Contacting Supermicro ........................................................................................................8
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................9
1.2 System Features ................................................................................................................10
Front View .........................................................................................................................10
Control Panel .................................................................................................................11
Rear View ..........................................................................................................................13
1.3 System Architecture ...........................................................................................................15
Main Components .............................................................................................................15
System Block Diagram ......................................................................................................17
1.4 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................18
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................19
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................21
2.2 Unpacking the System .......................................................................................................21
2.3 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................21
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................22
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................22
Airflow ............................................................................................................................23
Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................23
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................23
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................23
2.4 Rack Installation .................................................................................................................24
The Toolless Rail System ..................................................................................................24
Contents
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Preface
Preface