Table Of Contents - Supermicro SuperBlade User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview
1-2 Quick Start Setup
1-3 OfficeBlade and DatacenterBlade Systems
DataCenterBlade .................................................................................... 1-2
OfficeBlade ............................................................................................. 1-3
Twin Blades............................................................................................. 1-3
Software Mode Selection ........................................................................ 1-3
1-4 Product Checklist of Typical Components
1-5 Blade Enclosure Features
Power...................................................................................................... 1-8
Middle Plane ........................................................................................... 1-8
LEDs ....................................................................................................... 1-8
Enclosure Cooling................................................................................... 1-8
1-6 Power Supply Features
Power Supply Modules ........................................................................... 1-9
Power Cord .......................................................................................... 1-9
Power Supply Failure ......................................................................... 1-10
1-7 Special Design Features
Operating System Support.................................................................... 1-10
Remote Management ........................................................................... 1-10
Computing Density/Power .................................................................... 1-10
High-Efficiency Power Supplies ............................................................ 1-11
1-8 Returning Merchandise for Service
1-9 Contacting Supermicro
Chapter 2 System Safety
2-1 Electrical Safety Precautions
2-2 General Safety Precautions
2-3 Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
2-4 Operating Precautions
Chapter 3 Setup and Installation
3-1 Overview
3-2 Unpacking the System

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