Appendix A: Integration And Usage Tips - Intel SR1500 - AXXMINIDIMM DDR-2 RAID Controller Cache Memory Manual

Appendix A: Integration and Usage Tips

Appendix A: Integration and Usage Tips
This section provides a list of useful information that is unique to the Intel
SR1500 and should be kept in mind while integrating and configuring your Intel
S5000PAL.
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Only low-profile (1.2 in or 30.48 mm) DIMMs can be used in the server chassis.
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Processor fans are not supported and are not needed in the server chassis. The system
fan module and power supply fans provide the necessary cooling needed for the system.
Using a processor fan in this chassis may cause Intel
incorrectly monitor the system fans.
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The CPU air duct and air baffle must be used to maintain system thermals.
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The air dam on the CPU air duct must be in place for single processor configurations.
Once the air dam is removed, it cannot be re-installed.
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To maintain system thermals, all hard drive bays must be populated with either a hard
drive or drive blank.
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System fans are not hot-swappable
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Use of the screw found on the front edge of the top cover is required when the unit is
installed in a user accessible environment.
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A USB Floppy support kit is available for installing a slimline USB floppy drive in either
the slimline bay or in the first 3.5" hard drive bay. This kit has the following product order
code:
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The FRUSDR utility must be run to load the proper Sensor Data Records for the server
chassis onto the server board.
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Make sure the latest system software is loaded on the server. This includes system
BIOS, FRUSDR, BMC firmware, and hot-swap controller firmware. The latest system
software can be downloaded from
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/S5000PAL/
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