Table Of Contents - Supermicro SYS-521C-NR User Manual

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1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................8

1.2 Unpacking the System .........................................................................................................9

1.3 Server Chassis Features ....................................................................................................10

Front Features ...................................................................................................................10

Drive Carrier Indicators ..................................................................................................10

Control Panel ....................................................................................................................11

Rear Features ...................................................................................................................13

Power Supply Indicators ................................................................................................14

1.4 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................15

Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................16

2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................19

2.2 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................19

Choosing a Setup Location ...............................................................................................19

Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................20

Server Precautions ............................................................................................................20

Rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................20

Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................20

Airflow ............................................................................................................................20

Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................21

Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................21

Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................21

2.3 Installing the Rails ..............................................................................................................22

Identifying the Rails ...........................................................................................................22

Releasing the Inner Rail....................................................................................................23

Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails ....................................................................23

Installing the Inner Rails on the Chassis ..........................................................................24

Installing the Inner Rails ................................................................................................24

Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack ...........................................................................25

2.4 Installing the Server into the Rack .....................................................................................26

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