Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Chapter 1
Architecture OverviewSun Fire X4600 Server
The Sun Fire X4600 server measures 4 rack-units (6.9 inches/176 mm) high, 17.5 inches (445 mm) wide, and
24.75 inches (629 mm) deep. It is a 4- to 16-way rack-optimized, x64-based system with a symmetric
multiprocessor. Cooling is accomplished with internal fans that direct airflow from the front to the back of the
chassis. I/O ports are located on the rear panel, with additional USB on the front panel. Access to the power
connections is at the rear of the server. Hard drives and optical storage are accessible from the front of the
server.
Figure 1-1: Front View of the Sun Fire X4600
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