
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction to the SuperServer 6012P-6
1-1 Overview
The Supermicro SuperServer 6012P-6 is a high-end dual processor, 1U rackmount server that features some of the most advanced technology currently available. The SuperServer 6012P-6 is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC812S 1U rackmount chassis and the P4DPR-6GM+ dual Xeon processor mainboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the SuperServer 6012P- 6. (www.supermicro.com)
In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components may have been included with your SuperServer 6012P-6, as listed below:
!Up to two (2) 603-pin Intel Xeon 512K L2 cache processors of up to 3 GHz (optional)
!Two (2) CPU passive heatsinks (SNK-0039)
!Up to 12 GB ECC registered DDR-200 SDRAM main memory (optional)
!One (1) 3.5" slim floppy drive
!One (1) slim CD-ROM drive
!One "butterfly" riser card (CSE-RR1U-XLP)
!One (1) SCA SAF-TE compliant SCSI backplane
!Three (3) SCA 1-inch high SCSI drive carriers
!SCSI Accessories
One (1) internal 68-pin Ultra160 SCSI cable for SCA SCSI backplane One (1) set of SCSI driver diskettes
One (1) SCSI manual