Supermicro 7046t-h6r User Guide

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1-1 Overview 

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1-2 Serverboard 

Features 

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Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2

Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2

SAS  ................................................................................................................ 1-2

Serial ATA  ....................................................................................................... 1-2

PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2

Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-2

Graphics Controller ......................................................................................... 1-3

Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3

1-3 

Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-3

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-3

Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-3

I/O Backplane .................................................................................................. 1-3

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-3

1-4 Contacting 

Supermicro 

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2-1 Overview 

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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 ................................................................................. 2-6

Installing the Server into the Rack .................................................................. 2-7

2-5 

Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-8

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