SUPER MICRO Computer 7045A-C3, 7045A-CT Table of Contents

SuperWorkstation 7045A-C3/7045A-CT User's Manual

Table of Contents

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

1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2

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

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

Onboard SAS .................................................................................................. 1-2

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

PCI Expansion Slots .......................................................................................1-2

Onboard Controllers/Ports ..............................................................................1-3

Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3

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

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

SAS Subsystem ..............................................................................................1-3

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

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

I/O Backplane ..................................................................................................1-4

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-4

1-4 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-6

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

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

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

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

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 Chassis Rails .............................................................................2-5