SUPER MICRO Computer 5017C-MTF, 5017C-MTRF Table of Contents

Table of Contents

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

1-2 Motherboard Features .....................................................................................1-2

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

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

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

I/O Ports ..........................................................................................................1-2

Graphics Controller .........................................................................................1-2

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

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

SATA Subsystem .............................................................................................1-3

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

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

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

1-4 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-5

2-1 Overview .........................................................................................................2-1

2-2 Unpacking the System ....................................................................................2-1

2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1

Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-1

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 Rear Inner Rails ........................................................................2-4

Installing the Rack Rails .................................................................................2-5

Installing the Server into the Rack .................................................................. 2-6

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

2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup ...................................................................2-8

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ........................................................................ 2-9

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