Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................8
1.2 Unpacking the System .........................................................................................................8
1.3 System Features ..................................................................................................................9
Control Panel ....................................................................................................................10
Front Features ...................................................................................................................11
Rear Features ...................................................................................................................11
1.5 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................12
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................13
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................16
2.2 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................16
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................16
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................17
Airflow ............................................................................................................................17
Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................17
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................18
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................18
2.3 Installing the Rails ..............................................................................................................19
3.1 Removing Power ................................................................................................................21
3.2 Accessing the System ........................................................................................................21
Contents
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Preface