Table Of Contents - Supermicro A+ Server AS-2014CS-TR-EU User Manual

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Contacting Supermicro ........................................................................................................7

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

1.2 Unpacking the System .........................................................................................................8

1.3 System Features ..................................................................................................................9

1.4 Server Chassis Features ....................................................................................................10

Control Panel ....................................................................................................................10

Front Features ...................................................................................................................12

Drive Carrier Indicators ..................................................................................................12

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

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

1.5 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................15

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

2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................18

2.2 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................18

Choosing a Setup Location ...............................................................................................18

Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................19

Server Precautions ............................................................................................................19

Rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................19

Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................19

Airflow ............................................................................................................................19

Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................20

Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................20

Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................20

2.3 Installing the Rails ..............................................................................................................21

Identifying the Rails ...........................................................................................................21

Releasing the Inner Rail....................................................................................................22

Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails ....................................................................22

Installing the Inner Rails on the Chassis ..........................................................................23

Installing the Inner Rails ................................................................................................23

Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack ...........................................................................24

2.4 Installing the Server into the Rack .....................................................................................25

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