Supermicro Superserver 5025B-TB 213081 User Manual

Product codes
213081
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview 
......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Motherboard 
Features 
..................................................................................... 1-2
Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
Onboard SCSI (5025B-4 only) ........................................................................ 1-2
Onboard SATA ................................................................................................. 1-2
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2
ATI Graphics Controller ................................................................................... 1-3
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3
Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3
1-3 Server 
Chassis 
Features 
................................................................................ 1-5
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-5
SCSI Subsystem (5025B-4 only) .................................................................... 1-5
Control Panel .................................................................................................. 1-5
I/O Backplane .................................................................................................. 1-5
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-5
1-4 Contacting 
Supermicro 
.................................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2-1  Overview ............................................................................................................. 2-1
2-2 Unpacking 
the 
System 
.................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing 
for 
Setup 
......................................................................................... 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3
Reduced Airfl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3
2-4 
Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 2-4
Installing the Chassis Rails ............................................................................. 2-5
Installing the Rack Rails ................................................................................. 2-5
Installing the Server into the Rack .................................................................. 2-6