Table Of Contents - Supermicro SUPERSERVER 8016B-TLF User Manual

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UPER ERVER 8016B-TLF User's Manual
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
SATA .............................................................................................................. 1-2
Rear I/O Ports ................................................................................................. 1-2
ATI Graphics Controller ................................................................................... 1-2
IPMI ................................................................................................................. 1-2
Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4
SATA Subsystem ............................................................................................. 1-4
Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-4
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-4
1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2-1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3
Reduced Airfl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 2-4
Installing the Inner Rails ................................................................................. 2-4
Installing the Outer Rails ................................................................................. 2-5
Locking Tabs .............................................................................................. 2-5
Installing the Server into the Rack .................................................................. 2-6
2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-7

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