S UPER S ERVER 5017C-TF User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Motherboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2 Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2 Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2 Serial ATA ........................................................................................................
1-2 I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 1-2 1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-3 Graphics Controller ......................................................................................... 1-2 System Power ................................................................................................. 1-3 Serial ATA Subsystem ..................................................................................... 1-3 Control Panel ..................................................................................................
1-3 Rear I/O Panel ................................................................................................ 1-3 1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-5 Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-3 Chapter 2 Server Installation 2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1 2-2 Unpacking the System ....................................................................................
2-1 2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1 Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-1 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 Installing the Rack Rails ................................................................................. 2-5 Installing the Server Into the Rack ................................................................. 2-6 Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ........................................................... 2-7 2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-8 vi