1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................8
1.2 System Features ..................................................................................................................9
Front View ...........................................................................................................................9
Drive Carriers ....................................................................................................................10
Control Panel .................................................................................................................11
Rear View ..........................................................................................................................12
Top View ............................................................................................................................14
1.3 System Architecture ...........................................................................................................15
Main Components .............................................................................................................15
1.4 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................16
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................17
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................20
2.2 Unpacking the System .......................................................................................................20
2.3 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................20
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................21
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................21
Airflow ............................................................................................................................22
Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................22
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................22
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................22
2.4 Installing the Rails ..............................................................................................................23
Identifying the Rails ...........................................................................................................23
3.1 Removing Power ...............................................................................................................28
3.2 Accessing the System ........................................................................................................29
Contents
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Preface