User Manual

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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
This user’s manual covers the MBI-6128R-T2/T2X MicroBlade module. This MicroBlade
module is a compact self-contained server that connects into a pre-cabled enclosure
that provides power, cooling, management and networking functions. One enclosure for
the MBI-6128R-T2/T2X MicroBlade module can hold twenty-eight blade units. The only
difference between these modules is that the MBI-6128R-T2X module uses 10Gbps
Ethernet ports whereas the MBI-6128R-T2 module uses only 1Gbps Ethernet ports.
In this manual, “blade system” refers to the entire system (including the enclosure and
blades units), “blade”, “MicroBlade” or “blade unit” refers to a single MicroBlade module
and “blade enclosure” is the chassis that the MicroBlades, power supplies and
MicroBlade modules are housed within.
Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been
certified for use with the MicroBlade (http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/
microblade.cfm).
Note: For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all
necessary drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.
• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.MicroBlade.com/support/manuals/
• Product drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com
• Product safety information: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/
safety_information.cfm
• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at:
[e-mail]
Note: A complete list of safety warnings is provided on the Supermicro web site at
http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm.