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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
The Supermicro SuperBlade 6U Enclosures provide power, cooling, management and
network functions for multiple blade servers. They can house up to 10 or 14 blades.
In this manual, “blade” or “blade unit” refers to a single blade server. “Blade system” refers
to the enclosure, blades units, and various management and networking modules. "Modules"
refer to management, switch, network, or other specialized components.
Design Features
Status Indicators –
Two LEDs on the front of the enclosure provide power status and fault
status.
Operating Systems
– Microsoft Windows, VM Ware and Linux operating systems are
supported by the SuperBlade servers. Different operating systems can run on different blades
within the same enclosure.
Remote Management
– The Chassis Management Module (CMM) manages the enclosure
and individual blades. Chapter 5 and a separate CMM manual provide instruction.
Efficient Power
– Power supply modules are designed to operate up to 96% efficiency to
limit energy consumption and heat.
Safety Models
The following safety models associated with the SuperBlade 8U enclosure have been certified
as compliant with UL or CSA: B610-22, E614-22.