Table Of Contents - Supermicro SuperServer SYS-521E-WR User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................9
1.2 System Features ................................................................................................................10
Front View .........................................................................................................................10
Drive Carriers ....................................................................................................................11
Control Panel .................................................................................................................12
Rear View ..........................................................................................................................13
Top View ............................................................................................................................15
1.3 System Architecture ...........................................................................................................16
Printed Circuit Board Locations ........................................................................................16
1.4 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................17
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................18
Motherboard Block Diagram .............................................................................................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 .........................................................................................22
Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................22
Airflow ............................................................................................................................23
Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................23
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................23
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................23
2.4 Installing the Rails ..............................................................................................................24
Identifying the Rails ...........................................................................................................24
Releasing the Inner Rail....................................................................................................25
Installing the Inner Rails ...................................................................................................26
Installing the Outer Rails ...................................................................................................27
2.5 Installing the Chassis into a Rack ......................................................................................28
Removing the Chassis from the Rack ..............................................................................29
Contents
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Preface