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Appendix D: JBOD Control Board--CB3
Appendix D
CSE-PTJBOD-CB3 Control Board
D.1 Overview
The CSE-PTJBOD-CB3 model JBOD control board allows the user to remotely control and
monitor the chassis resources using IPMI, such as powering on or off, controlling fan speeds
and reading temperature data from the backplane. It has been designed to utilize the most
up-to-date technology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance.
This manual reflects the revision 1.02 JBOD control board, the most current release available
at the time of publication. Refer to the Supermicro web site at www.supermicro.com for the
latest updates, compatible parts and supported configurations.
D.2 Safety Guidelines
ESD Safety Guidelines
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to
your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally
sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
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Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
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Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag.
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Handle the control board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or gold contacts.
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When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
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Put the control board and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
