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Preface
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2
Shipping List .................................................................................................... 1-1
Part Numbers .................................................................................................. 1-1
1-3
Where to get Replacement Components ........................................................ 1-2
1-4
Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-3
1-5
Returning Merchandise for Service
................................................................. 1-4
Chapter 2 System Safety
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2
Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-1
2-3
Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1
2-4
Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 2-2
2-5
General Safety Precautions
............................................................................ 2-3
2-6
System Safety ................................................................................................. 2-3
Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2
Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-2
3-3
Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
3-4
Drive Carrier LEDs .......................................................................................... 3-4
SAS Drives ...................................................................................................... 3-4
SCSI Drives ..................................................................................................... 3-4
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
4-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 4-1
Installation Procedures .................................................................................... 4-1
4-2
Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 4-2
4-3
Installing Hard Drives ...................................................................................... 4-3
4-4
Installing the Motherboard ..............................................................................
4-5
I/O shield .........................................................................................................
4-5
Permanent and Optional Standoffs .................................................................
4-5
4-5
Installing the Air Shroud
.................................................................................. 4-7
4-6
Installing System Fans .................................................................................... 4-9
4-7
Replacing the Power Supply ........................................................................4-11
4-8
Changing the Power Distributor .................................................................... 4-13