User`s manual

SUPERSERVER 6018R-WTR(T) USER'S MANUAL

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1

1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2

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

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

SAS/SATA........................................................................................................ 1-2

PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-3

Rear I/O Ports ................................................................................................. 1-3

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

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

Hard Drive Subsystem .................................................................................... 1-3

PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-3

Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-4

I/O Backplane .................................................................................................. 1-4

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-4

1-4 Advanced Power Management ....................................................................... 1-4

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) ................................................. 1-4

Manageability Engine (ME) ............................................................................. 1-4

1-5 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

2-4 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 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 ..................................................................................... 2-4

Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-4

2-5 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-5

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 2-5

Installing the Inner Rails ................................................................................. 2-5