SUPER MICRO Computer AS2042G72RF4 Preparing to Power On, Checking the Drives, Checking the Airflow

Chapter 2: Server Installation

2-6 Preparing to Power On

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS drives and SAS backplane have been properly installed and all connections have been made.

Checking the Drives

1.All drives are accessible from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD- ROM, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The SAS disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the top chassis cover.

2.A slim DVD-ROM should be preinstalled in your server. Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a DVD-ROM to the system.

3.Depending upon your system's configuration, your system may have one or more drives already installed. If you need to install SAS drives, please refer to Chapter 6.

Checking the Airflow

1.Airflow is provided by six 8-cm fans and an air shroud. The system component layout was carefully designed to direct sufficient cooling airflow to the components that generate the most heat.

2.Note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they do not block the airflow generated by the fans.

Providing Power

1.Plug the power cords from the power supplies unit into a high-quality power strip that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges.

2.It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

3.Finally, depress the power on button on the front of the chassis.

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