Table Of Contents - Supermicro SuperServer 1029P-MT User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................8
1.2 Unpacking the System .........................................................................................................8
1.3 System Features ..................................................................................................................9
1.4 Server Chassis Features ....................................................................................................10
Control Panel ....................................................................................................................10
Front Features ...................................................................................................................11
Rear Features ...................................................................................................................12
1.5 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................13
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................14
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................16
2.2 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................16
Choosing a Setup Location ...............................................................................................16
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................16
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................17
Rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................17
Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................17
Airflow ............................................................................................................................17
Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................17
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................18
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................18
2.3 Installing the Rails ..............................................................................................................19
Identifying the Rails ...........................................................................................................19
Inner Rails .........................................................................................................................20
Outer Rails ........................................................................................................................21
Installing the Chassis into a Rack .....................................................................................21
2.4 Installing the Server into a Rack ........................................................................................22
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack .............................................................................23
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation
3.1 Removing Power ................................................................................................................24
3.2 Accessing the System ........................................................................................................24
3.3 Motherboard Components ..................................................................................................25
Contents
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Preface