Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2
Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
SAS Disk Controller ........................................................................................ 1-2
SAS Expander ................................................................................................. 1-2
SATA .............................................................................................................. 1-2
NTB Connectivity ............................................................................................ 1-2
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-3
Rear Chassis Ports ......................................................................................... 1-3
Graphics Controller ......................................................................................... 1-3
1-3
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-3
SAS Subsystem .............................................................................................. 1-3
Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-3
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-3
1-4
Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-5
1-5
2-1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2
Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1
2-3
Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1
2-4
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2
Reduced Airflow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3
2-5
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3-1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2
Control Panel Button ....................................................................................... 3-1
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-1
3-3
Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-1
Power Fail ....................................................................................................... 3-1
Overheat/Fan Fail: .......................................................................................... 3-2
NIC1 ................................................................................................................ 3-2
NIC2 ................................................................................................................ 3-2
Heartbeat ......................................................................................................... 3-2
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-3
3-4
Drive Carrier LEDs .......................................................................................... 3-3
4-1
Warning Definition ........................................................................................... 4-1
Circuit Breaker ................................................................................................ 4-5
Equipment Installation ..................................................................................... 4-8
Restricted Area ................................................................................................ 4-9
Battery Handling ............................................................................................ 4-10
Backplane Voltage ........................................................................................ 4-13
Product Disposal ........................................................................................... 4-15
Hot Swap Fan Warning ................................................................................. 4-16
4-2
5-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2
Power Connections .................................................................................... 5-2
Fan Cabling ................................................................................................ 5-2
Control Panels ............................................................................................ 5-2
5-3
Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 5-6
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