Table Of Contents - Supermicro SUPERSERVER 2028TP-DTR User Manual

SUPERSERVER 2028TP-DTR/DTTR/DTFR 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
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3
Graphics Controller ......................................................................................... 1-3
InfiniBand ........................................................................................................ 1-3
Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4
Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-4
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-4
Air Shrouds ..................................................................................................... 1-4
Mounting Rails ................................................................................................ 1-4
1-5 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-6
1-6 2U Twin: System Notes ................................................................................... 1-7
Nodes .............................................................................................................. 1-7
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-7
Hard Drive Backplane/Drives .......................................................................... 1-7
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
2-4 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3
Reduced Airflow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3
2-5 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4

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