SUPER MICRO Computer SuperServer 5016I-TF Checking the Drive Bay Setup, Checking the Drives

SUPERSERVER 5016I-T/5016I-TF User's Manual

2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

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

Checking the Drives

1.All drives can be accessed from the front of the server. For servicing the DVD-ROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.

2.Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a DVD-ROM and/or floppy disk drive to the system.

3.Depending upon your system's configuration, your system may have one or two Serial ATA drives already installed. If you need to install Serial ATA drives, please refer to the appropriate section in Chapter 6.

Checking the Airflow

1.Airflow is provided by two 10-cm input fans. The system component layout was carefully designed to promote sufficient airflow through the small 1U rackmount space.

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.The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the power cord from the power supply unit into a high-quality power strip that of- fers protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

2.Finish by depressing the power button on the chassis control panel.

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