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Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF ® and HC Installation Guide Part No: E72478-04 November 2018...
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Contents Using This Documentation ................. 9 Product Documentation Library ................. 9 Feedback ....................... 9 Installation Procedure .................. 11 Installation Procedure Overview ............... 11 Preparing for Server Installation ............... 13 Storage Server Physical Specifications .............. 13 Receiving and Unpacking Requirements ............ 14 Rack Space Requirements ................ 14 Maintenance Space Requirements .............. 14 Environmental Requirements ................ 15 Temperature Guidelines ................
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▼ Reset the Service Processor Using Oracle ILOM ........ 75 ▼ Reset the Service Processor From the Server Back Panel ...... 76 ▼ Recover the Root Account Password ........... 77 Resources for Troubleshooting and Diagnostics .......... 77 Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
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Contents Technical Support Information Worksheet .......... 78 Locating the System Serial Number ............ 79 Locating the Exadata Database Machine Rack Serial Numbers and JobID Label .................... 79 Site Planning Checklists ................... 81 Preparation Checklists .................. 81 Access Route and Data Center Checklist ........... 81 Data Center Environment Checklist ............ 82 Facility Power Checklist .................
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Using This Documentation Overview – Provides specifications and describes how to install and power on Oracle ■ Exadata Storage Server X7-2L for the first time. Audience – Technicians, administrators, developers, and authorized service providers who ■ need to perform the tasks or learn about the concepts in this document.
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This section provides an overview of the installation procedure. Review the entire installation procedure and find links to more information about each step. Installation Procedure Overview The following table lists the tasks you need to complete to install Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2L. Step...
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Installation Procedure Overview Step Description Links Troubleshoot installation issues. “Troubleshooting Installation Issues” on page 75 Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
“Optional Component Installation” on page 22 ■ “PCIe Cards” on page 23 ■ Storage Server Physical Specifications The following table lists the physical specifications for the Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7- 2L Extreme Flash (EF) and High Capacity (HC) systems. Dimension Server Specification Measurements...
Server Physical Specifications” on page You can install the server into a four-post rack cabinet that conforms to ANSI/EIA 310-D-1992 or IEC 60297 standards, such as Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 or Sun Rack II 1242. See “Rack Compatibility” on page The minimum ceiling height for the cabinet is 230 cm (90 inches), measured from the true floor or raised floor, whichever is higher.
Environmental Requirements Location Server Specification Front of the server 123.2 cm (48.5 inches) Environmental Requirements The following table describes the environmental requirements for the servers. Caution - Set conditions to the optimal temperature and humidity ranges to minimize the chance of downtime due to component failure. Operating the servers for extended periods at or near the operating range limits, or installing them in an environment where they remain at or near nonoperating range limits could significantly increase hardware component failure.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is easily generated and not easily dissipated in areas where the relative humidity level is below 35 percent. Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
Rackmountable servers and equipment, including Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2L, draw cool air in through the front of the rack and release warm air out the back of the rack. There is no airflow requirement for the left and right sides due to front-to-back cooling.
See the following additional power specifications. “Facility Power Guidelines” on page 19 ■ “Circuit Breaker and UPS Guidelines” on page 19 ■ “Grounding Guidelines” on page 19 ■ Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
80 percent of the branch circuit AC current rating. PDU power cords for the Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 and Sun Rack II are 4 meters (13.12 feet) long, and 1 to 1.5 meters (3.3 to 4.9 feet) of the cord might be routed in the rack cabinet. The installation site AC power receptacle must be within 2 meters (6.6 feet) of the rack.
All standards and certifications referenced are to the latest official version. For additional detail, contact your sales representative. ‡ Other country regulations/certifications may apply. Related Information Oracle Engineered System Safety and Compliance Guide, Compliance Model No.: ESY27 ■ Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
Shipping Inventory Important Safety Information for Oracle's Hardware Systems ■ Shipping Inventory Inspect the shipping cartons for evidence of physical damage. If a shipping carton appears damaged, request that the carrier agent be present when the carton is opened. Keep all contents and packing material for the agent inspection.
X7-2 EF and HC Service Manual. Supported components and their part numbers are subject to change over time and without notice. For the most up-to-date list, review the Oracle System Handbook, which is available from the My Oracle Support web site.
HBA card. Some PCIe cards require configuration, either when you install the server, or when you add or change them. For a list of PCIe cards, refer to the Product Notes for the related Oracle Server X7-2L at http://www.oracle.com/goto/x7-2l/docs.
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■ Storage Server Components The Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2L is an enterprise-class, two rack unit (2U) server that is available in two configurations: Extreme Flash (EF) and High Capacity (HC). They both use the same server but they are provisioned differently, as described in the following table.
EF Front Panel Features The following figure shows the status indicators (LEDs), connectors, and storage drives located on the front panel of Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2L EF with twelve storage drive slots with 12 drive slot fillers. For information about how to interpret the status indicators (LEDs), refer to the Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Service Manual.
■ EF Back Panel Features The following figure shows the Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2L EF back panel and the location of status indicators (LEDs), connectors, and PCIe slots. For information about how to interpret the status indicators (LEDs), refer to the Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Service Manual.
The following figure shows the status indicators (LEDs), connectors, and drives located on the front panel of Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2L HC with twelve 3.5-inch storage drives. For information about how to interpret the status indicators (LEDs), refer to the Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Service Manual.
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HC Front Panel Features Call Out Description Product Serial Number (PSN) label and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag Locate Button/LED: white Fault-Service Action Required LED: amber System OK LED: green On/Standby button Fault-Service Required LED: Top: Fan Module (amber) Fault-Service Required LED: Back: Power Supply (amber) Fault-Service Required LED: Overtemp Icon: System Over Temperature Warning (amber) SP OK LED: green DO NOT SERVICE LED: white...
■ HC Back Panel Features The following figure shows the Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2L HC back panel and the location of status indicators (LEDs), connectors, and PCIe slots. For information about how to interpret the status indicators (LEDs), refer to the Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Service Manual.
PCIe slot 5 PCIe slot 6 Serial management (SER MGT) RJ-45 serial port Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) service processor (SP) network management (NET MGT) RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T port Network (NET) 100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) port: NET 0 USB 3.0 connector System status LEDs: Locate Button/LED: white;...
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The procedures are the same for the HC server. Perform these procedures if you are inserting additional storage servers into your Exadata Database Machine configuration. For instructions on how to install the storage server into the Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242, refer to the Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide at http://www.oracle.com/goto/...
Install the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified for the server. For server environmental requirements, see “Environmental Requirements” on page Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
Equipment damage: Electrostatic damage can permanently disable the system or Caution - require repair by authorized service technicians. Before installing the server, read the safety information in the Oracle Engineered System Safety and Compliance Guide, Compliance Model No.: ESY27 and in the Important Safety Information for Oracle's Hardware Systems.
Rack Compatibility The rack into which you install Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2L must meet the requirements listed in the following table. Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 and Sun Rack II are compatible with both servers. For information about the racks, see “Preparing for Server...
Rackmount Kit Contents ‡ Depth is measured from front door handle to back door handle. The following table contains the Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 rack specifications: Requirement Specification Usable rack units Height 199.8 cm (78.66 inches) Width (with side panels) 60 cm (23.62 inches)
When moving the rack to a new location, including repacking, verify that the leveling Caution - feet are up before moving the rack. Related Information “Safety Precautions” on page 34 ■ Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
Install Mounting Brackets on the Server “Preparing for Server Installation” on page 13 ■ Rack cabinet documentation ■ Install Mounting Brackets on the Server To install the mounting brackets onto the sides of the storage server: Position a mounting bracket against the chassis so that the slide-rail lock is at the storage server front, and the five keyhole openings on the mounting bracket are aligned with the five locating pins on the side of the chassis.
Note - Load the rack from bottom to top. Ensure that there is enough vertical space in the cabinet to install the storage server. “Rack Compatibility” on page Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
Install AC Power Cables and Slide-Rails Place the Rackmounting Template against the front rails, aligning the bottom edge of the card with the bottom edge of the storage server, and measure up from the bottom of the Rackmounting Template. Mark the mounting holes for the front slide-rails. Mark the mounting holes for the back slide-rails.
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Install AC Power Cables and Slide-Rails 7079727 - Pwrcord, Jmpr, Bulk, SR2, 2m, C14RA, 10A, C13 ■ Install the slide-rails into the rack. Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
Attach the Slide-Rails “Attach the Slide-Rails” on page Attach the Slide-Rails Use this procedure to attach slide-rail assemblies to the rack. Before you install the slide-rails, be sure to install right-angle AC power cables (part Note - number 7079727 - Pwrcord, Jmpr, Bulk, SR2, 2m, C14RA, 10A, C13). In the 1000 mm rack, the standard rail kit slide-rails obstruct access to the front of the 15kVA and 22kVA Power Distribution Unit (PDU) electrical sockets.
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Attach the Slide-Rails Orient the slide-rail assembly so that the ball-bearing track is forward and locked in place. Callout Description Slide-rail Ball-bearing track Locking mechanism Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
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Attach the Slide-Rails Starting with either the left or right side of the rack, align the back of the slide-rail assembly against the inside of the back rack rail, and push until the assembly locks into place with an audible click. Align the front of the slide-rail assembly against the outside of the front rack rail, and push until the assembly locks into place with an audible click.
Push the slide-rails as far as possible into the slide-rail assemblies in the rack. Position the storage server so that the back ends of the mounting brackets are aligned with the slide-rail assemblies that are mounted in the rack. Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
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Install the Storage Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies Insert the mounting brackets into the slide-rails, and then push the storage server into the rack until the mounting brackets are flush with the slide-rail stops (approximately 30 cm, or 12 inches). Call Out Description Inserting mounting bracket into slide-rail...
Install the Cable Management Arm (Optional) Follow this procedure to install the cable management arm (CMA), which you can use to manage cables connected to the back of the storage server. Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
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Install the Cable Management Arm (Optional) Before you install the CMA, ensure that the right-angle AC power cables are long Note - enough to connect to the rackmounted servers when routed through the CMA. Unpack the CMA, which contains the following components. Call Out Description Connector A...
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The CMA has three cable covers, two with two hinges (one of which is shown in the Note - following figure), and one with a single hinge. All three cable covers are shown in the previous figure. Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
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Install the Cable Management Arm (Optional) Apply upward pressure to the outside edge of each hinge connector until the hinge connector comes off the hinge [frame 3]. Repeat Step 2a Step 2b to remove all three cable covers. One at a time, position each round cable cover horizontally over the hinges, and align the hinge connectors with the hinges.
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Insert CMA connector B into the front slot on the right slide-rail until it locks into place with an audible click [frames 1 and 2]. The connector B tab (see callout 1) goes into the slide-rail front slot (callout 2). Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
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Install the Cable Management Arm (Optional) Gently tug on the right side of the front slide bar to verify that connector B is properly seated. Call Out Description Connector B tab Right slide-rail front slot To install CMA connector C into the right slide-rail: Installing the Storage Server Into a Rack...
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Insert connector C into the right slide-rail until it locks into place with an audible click [frames 2 and 3]. Gently tug on the right side of the CMA back slide bar to verify that connector C is properly seated. Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
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Install the Cable Management Arm (Optional) To prepare CMA connector D for installation, remove the tape that secures the slide-rail latching bracket to connector D and ensure that the latching bracket is properly aligned with connector D [frames 1 and 2]. The CMA is shipped with the slide-rail latching bracket taped to connector D.
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“Stabilize the Rack” on page Slowly pull the server out of the rack until the slide-rails reach their stops. Inspect the attached cables for any binding or kinks. Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
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Install the Cable Management Arm (Optional) Verify that the CMA extends fully with the slide-rails. To return the storage server to the rack: Simultaneously pull and hold the two green release tabs (one on each side of the storage server) toward the front of the storage server while you push the storage server into the rack.
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Velcro straps. Route the cables through the cable troughs in this order: First through the front-most cable trough. Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
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Install the Cable Management Arm (Optional) Then through the small cable trough. Then through the back-most cable trough When securing the cables with the Velcro straps located on the front slide bar, ensure Caution - that the Velcro straps do not wrap around the bottom of the slide bar. Otherwise, expansion and contraction of the slide bar might be hindered when the server is extended from the rack and returned to the rack.
Disconnect all cables from the back of the server. If applicable, remove any additional Velcro straps that were installed to bundle the cables. Unwrap the six Velcro straps that are securing the cables. Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
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Remove the Cable Management Arm Open the three cable covers to the fully opened position. Remove the cables from the CMA and set them aside. To disconnect connector D: Press the green release tab (callout 1) on the slide-rail latching bracket toward the left and slide the connector D out of the left slide-rail [frames 1 and 2].
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(toward the left) on the slide-rail latching bracket release tab labeled PUSH (callout 2), and pull the latching bracket out of the left slide-rail and put it aside [frames 3 and 4]. Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
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Remove the Cable Management Arm To disconnect connector C: Place your left arm under the CMA to support it. Use your right thumb to push in (toward the right) on the connector C release tab labeled PUSH (callout 1), and pull connector C out of the right slide-rail [frames 1 and 2].
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Connector B release lever To disconnect connector A: Place your left arm under the CMA to support it and grasp the back end of connector A with your left hand. Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
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Remove the Cable Management Arm Use your right thumb to pull the connector A release lever to the right away from the left slide-rail (callout 1), and use your left hand to pull the connector out of the slide-rail [frames 1 and 2]. Call Out Description Connector A release lever...
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“Cabling Requirements” on page 67 ■ “Back Cable Connections and Ports” on page 68 ■ For detailed information about cabling the storage server in the Oracle Exadata Database ■ Machine, refer to the Oracle Exadata Database Machine System Overview at https:// docs.oracle.com/cd/E80920_01/index.htm.
■ server is running without affecting server operations. Oracle Dual Port QDR InfiniBand Adapter M4 Use an InfiniBand cable to connect each ■ adapter to each port InfiniBand switch on the back of the rack. For details on how to cable the adapters to the switches, refer to https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E80920_01/DBMSO/...
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The server goes into Standby power mode, and the Oracle ILOM service processor initializes when the AC power cables are connected to the power source. System messages...
The SER MGT RJ-45 port, located on the back panel, provides the default connection to the Oracle ILOM SP. For DTE to DTE communications, you can use a RJ-45 to DB-9 crossover adapter with a standard RJ-45 cable to achieve the required null modem configuration. See “Back Cable Connections and Ports”...
The NET MGT port, located on the back panel, provides an optional Ethernet connection from Oracle ILOM to the SP. The NET MGT port uses an RJ-45 cable for a 10/100/1000 BASE-T connection. If your network does not use a DHCP server, this port will not be available until you configure network settings through the SER MGT port.
10GBASE-T Green 10,000 Mbits/sec Powering On the Oracle Exadata Rack For instructions on how to power on the Oracle Exadata Rack, refer to the Oracle Exadata Database Machine Installation and Configuration Guide at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/ E80920_01/index.htm. Do not connect the power cords to the storage server until you have made the service Caution - processor (SP) and host networking cable connections.
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Back Cable Connections and Ports 1. The System OK LED blinks slowly (0.5 seconds on, 0.5 seconds off), and the SP OK LED remains lit (no blinking). 2. When the server successfully boots, the System OK LED remains lit. When the System OK LED and the SP OK LED indicators remain lit, the server is in Main power mode.
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Troubleshooting Oracle ILOM This section addresses two issues that might occur on the Oracle ILOM service processor (SP): You need to reset the Oracle ILOM SP to complete an upgrade or to clear an error. ■ Resetting the server SP automatically disconnects any current Oracle ILOM sessions and renders the SP unmanageable until the reset process is complete.
Reset the Service Processor From the Server Back Panel If the Oracle ILOM SP is hung and you cannot reset it using the Oracle ILOM web interface or the Oracle ILOM CLI command, use the following procedure to reset the SP from the server back panel.
To recover the root account password you need a local serial management port (SER MGT) connection to Oracle ILOM. If the Physical Presence State is enabled (the default) in Oracle ILOM, you must prove that you are physically present at the server.
Email address and phone number for you and a secondary contact Street address where the system is located Superuser password Summary of the problem and the work being done when the problem occurred Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
Locate the Customer Information Sheet (CIS) attached to your server packaging. This sheet ■ includes the serial number. From the Oracle ILOM web interface, go to the System Information → Summary ■ Information page in the Oracle ILOM web interface.
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This section provides checklists for site preparation. Preparation Checklists Complete the following checklists to ensure that your site meets the physical, electrical, and environmental requirements of the Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2L before you receive the server. “Access Route and Data Center Checklist” on page 81 ■...
Is airflow adequate to prevent hot spots? Can the data center continuously satisfy environmental requirements? Can more vented floor tiles be obtained if required? Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
Preparation Checklists Related Information “Environmental Requirements” on page 15 ■ “Ventilation and Cooling Requirements” on page 17 ■ Facility Power Checklist Complete the following checklist to ensure that the facility power requirements are met for the data center where the server is installed. Comment Facility Power Considerations Do you know the required operating voltage and...
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Can the customer provide a single PDU and its circuits to support the power requirements in case a PDU fails? Can the customer ensure power loads are evenly distributed across all circuits of a single PDU? Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
Related Information “Electrical Requirements” on page 18 ■ Oracle Engineered System Safety and Compliance Guide, Compliance Model No.: ESY27 ■ Logistics Checklist Complete the following checklist to ensure that the logistics requirements are met for the data center where the server will be installed.
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“Receiving and Unpacking Requirements” on page 14 ■ Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Service Manual ■ Oracle Engineered System Safety and Compliance Guide, Compliance Model No.: ESY27 ■ Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
Index Ethernet ports, 68, 71 cabling, 67 access route and data center checklist, 81 pinouts, 67 agency compliance, 20 airflow requirements, 17 facility power guidelines, 19 cable management arm (CMA) installing on storage server, 48 uninstalling, 60 cabling Gigabit Ethernet connectors, 71 required connections, 67 guidelines cabling, required cable connections, 67...
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(SER MGT), 27, 30 Access Route and Data Center Room, 81 power specifications, 67 Facility Power, 83 Logistics, 85 Rackmount, 84 Safety, 85 rack slide-rails, installing, 43 Oracle Exadata Storage Server X7-2 EF and HC Installation Guide • November 2018...
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Index SP reset using the pinhole button, 76 specifications agency compliance, 20 physical, 13, 83, 84 standby mode, when AC connected, 67 support worksheet, 78 temperature guidelines, 16 tools and equipment, needed for installation, 21 troubleshooting, 75 service processor connection, 75 unpacking guidelines, 14 USB ports, 68 output power, 70...
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