Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction to the SuperServer 6040 1-1 Overview The Supermicro SuperServer 6040 is a high-end dual processor, 4U rackmount server that features some of the most advances technology currently available. The SuperServer 6040 is comprised of two main sub- systems: the SC840 4U rackmount chassis and the 370DE6 dual 370-pin Pentium III FCPGA processor mainboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the SuperServer 6040. In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components may have been included with your SuperServer 6040, as listed below.
Up to two (2) 370 Pentium III FCPGA processors* up to 4 GB registered, with ECC supported DIMM main memory One (1) 1.44" floppy drive One (1) slim CD-ROM drive One (1) Supermicro CD containing various drivers and utilities One (1) Control Panel PCB Rackmount hardware (with screws): Two (2) rack rail assemblies Four (4) brackets for mounting the rack rails to the rack One (1) SCA backpanel Four (4) SCA SCSI drive carriers SCSI Accessories One (1) internal and one (1) external Ultra160 SCSI cable One (1) set of SCSI driver diskettes One (1) SCSI manual One (1) System manual 1-1