Table Of Contents - Supermicro SuperServer 420GH-TNGR User Manual

SuperServer 420GH-TNGR User's Manual
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................9
1.2 System Features ................................................................................................................10
Front View .........................................................................................................................10
Drive Carrier Indicators ..................................................................................................12
Rear View ..........................................................................................................................13
1.3 System Architecture ...........................................................................................................14
Main Component Locations ..............................................................................................14
Motherboard ...................................................................................................................14
Carrier Board ................................................................................................................15
System Block Diagram ......................................................................................................16
1.4 PCIe Mapping: Carrier Board and Motherboard ................................................................17
PCIe Mapping on Carrier Board .......................................................................................17
PCIe Mapping on Motherboard .........................................................................................18
1.5 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................19
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................20
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................21
2.2 Unpacking the System .......................................................................................................21
2.3 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................21
Choosing a Setup Location ...............................................................................................21
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................22
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................22
Rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................23
Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................23
Airflow ............................................................................................................................23
Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................23
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................23
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................23
2.4 Installing the Rails ..............................................................................................................24
2.5 Installing the Server ...........................................................................................................26
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