Chassis SC745 User's Manual Contents Contacting Supermicro........................................................................................................6 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview...............................................................................................................................7 1.2 Unpacking the System..........................................................................................................7 1.3 System Features...................................................................................................................8 1.4 Chassis Features..................................................................................................................9 Control Panel.......................................................................................................................9 Front Features...................................................................................................................10 Rear Features....................................................................................................................11 1.6 Returning Merchandise for Service....................................................................................12 Chapter 2 Rack Mount Installation 1.5 Where to Get Replacement Components...........................................................................12 2.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................13 2.2 Preparing for Rack Mounting..............................................................................................13 Choosing a Setup Location...............................................................................................13 Rack Precautions...............................................................................................................13 Server Precautions............................................................................................................14 Rack Mounting Considerations..........................................................................................14 Ambient Operating Temperature....................................................................................14 Airflow.............................................................................................................................14 Mechanical Loading.......................................................................................................14 Circuit Overloading.........................................................................................................15 Reliable Ground.............................................................................................................15 2.3 Chassis Preparation............................................................................................................16 2.4 Installing the Rails...............................................................................................................17 Identifying the Rails ..........................................................................................................17 Releasing the Inner Rails..................................................................................................17 Installing the Inner Rails....................................................................................................18 Assembling and Installing the Outer Rails........................................................................19 2.5 Installing the Server into the Rack......................................................................................20 Removing the Chassis from the Rack...............................................................................21 2.6 Control Panel Orientation...................................................................................................22 4