Chapter 2: Server Installation

Checking the Components

1.You may have processors already installed to the serverboard. Each proces- sor needs its own heatsink. See Chapter 5 for instructions on processor and heatsink installation.

2.Your server system may have come with system memory already installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on adding system memory, refer to Chapter 5.

3.If desired, you can install add-on cards to the system. See Chapter 5 for details on installing PCI add-on cards.

4.Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not block- ing the chassis airflow. See Chapter 5 for details on cable connections. Also, check the air seals for damage. The air seals are located under the blower fan and beneath the frame cross section that separates the drive bay area from the serverboard area of the chassis.

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

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

Checking the Drives

1.For servicing the hard drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.

2.If you need to remove or install hard drives, please refer to Chapter 6.

Checking the Airflow

1.Airflow is provided by 4-cm counter-rotating fans. The system component layout was carefully designed to direct sufficient cooling airflow to the compo- nents 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.

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SUPER MICRO Computer 6016GT-TF-TC2, 6016XT-TF Checking the Drive Bay Setup, Checking the Components, Checking the Drives

6016XT-TF, 6016GT-TF-TM2, 6016GT-TF, 6016GT-TF-TC2 specifications

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