Supermicro SuperServer SYS-111AD-HN2 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0a
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SYS-111AD-HN2

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Preface
Preface
About this Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides
information for the installation and use of the server. Installation and maintenance should be
performed by experienced technicians only.
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on supported memory, processors, and operating systems (http://www.supermicro.com).
Notes
For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all necessary
drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.
• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/
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• Product safety info: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
If you have any questions, please contact our support team at:
[email protected]m
This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro website
for possible updates to the manual revision level.
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Warnings
Special attention should be given to the following symbols used in this manual.
Warning! Indicates high voltage may be encountered when performing a procedure.
Warning! Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/property damage
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Preface
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview...............................................................................................................................8
1.2 System Features ..................................................................................................................9
Front View ...........................................................................................................................9
Control Panel.................................................................................................................10
Rear View..........................................................................................................................11
1.3 System Architecture ...........................................................................................................12
Main Components .............................................................................................................12
System Block Diagram......................................................................................................13
1.4 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................14
Quick Reference Table......................................................................................................15
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................17
2.2 Unpacking the System .......................................................................................................17
2.3 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................17
Choosing a Setup Location...............................................................................................17
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................18
Server Precautions............................................................................................................18
Rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................18
Ambient Operating Temperature....................................................................................18
 ............................................................................................................................19
Mechanical Loading.......................................................................................................19
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................19
Reliable Ground.............................................................................................................19
2.4 Installing the System into a Rack.......................................................................................20
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation
3.1 Removing Power ...............................................................................................................21
3.2 Accessing the System........................................................................................................22
Removing the Top Cover...............................................................................................22
3.3 Static-Sensitive Devices.....................................................................................................23
Precautions .......................................................................................................................23
3.4 Processor and Heatsink Installation...................................................................................24
Installing the LGA1700 Processor ....................................................................................25

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Installing the CPU Heatsink .........................................................................................27
3.5 Memory...............................................................................................................................29
Memory Support................................................................................................................29
Memory Installation Sequence..........................................................................................29
General Memory Population Requirements......................................................................29
General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance ................................................30
DIMM Installation ..............................................................................................................31
DIMM Removal .................................................................................................................31
3.6 Motherboard Battery...........................................................................................................32
3.7 Storage Drives....................................................................................................................33
Installing Drives.................................................................................................................33
Installing M.2 Solid State Drives.......................................................................................34
3.8 System Cooling ..................................................................................................................35
Fans ..................................................................................................................................35
Installing Fans................................................................................................................35
Air Shrouds .......................................................................................................................37
3.9 Expansion Cards ................................................................................................................38
Riser Cards .......................................................................................................................38
Installing Expansion Cards............................................................................................39
3.10 Power Supply ....................................................................................................................40
Power Supply Failure ....................................................................................................41
Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections
4.1 Power Connections ............................................................................................................42
4.2 Headers and Connectors ...................................................................................................44
4.3 Input/Output Ports ..............................................................................................................49
4.4 Front Control Panel ............................................................................................................52
4.5 Jumpers..............................................................................................................................55
4.6 LED Indicators....................................................................................................................58
Chapter 5 Software
5.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation.....................................................................................60
5.2 Driver Installation................................................................................................................62
5.3 SuperDoctor®5...................................................................................................................63
5.4 BMC....................................................................................................................................64
BMC ADMIN User Password ............................................................................................64
Chapter 6 Optional Components

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6.1 Storage Drive Options........................................................................................................65
6.2 Cable Management Arm.....................................................................................................66
6.3 TPM Security Module.........................................................................................................68
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support
7.1 Information Resources ........................................................................................................69
Website .............................................................................................................................69
Direct Links for the SYS-111AD-HN2 System...............................................................69
Direct Links for General Support and Information .......................................................69
7.2 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)........................................................................70
7.3 Troubleshooting Procedures ..............................................................................................71
No Power ..........................................................................................................................71
No Video ...........................................................................................................................72
System Boot Failure .........................................................................................................72
Memory Errors ..................................................................................................................72
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When the System Becomes Unstable ..............................................................................72
7.4 POST Codes ......................................................................................................................74
7.5 Crash Dump Using BMC....................................................................................................74
7.6 UEFI BIOS Recovery .........................................................................................................75
Overview ...........................................................................................................................75
Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image....................................................................................75
Recovering the Main BIOS Block with a USB Device......................................................75
7.7 CMOS Clear .......................................................................................................................80
7.8 Where to Get Replacement Components..........................................................................81
7.9 Reporting an Issue .............................................................................................................81
Technical Support Procedures ..........................................................................................81
Returning Merchandise for Service...................................................................................81
Vendor Support Filing System ..........................................................................................82
7.10 Feedback...........................................................................................................................82
Contacting Supermicro......................................................................................................83
Appendix A Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems
Appendix B System Specications
BSMI/RoHS .....................................................................................................................106

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Contacting Supermicro
Contacting Supermicro
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
This chapter provides a brief outline of the functions and features of the SuperServer®
SYS-111AD-HN2. This system is based on the X13SAZ-F motherboard and the CSE-510FT-
203B chassis.
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System Overview
Motherboard X13SAZ-F
Chassis CSE-510FT-203B
Processor
Support Single 12th/13th Generation Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 processor (LGA1700), up to 80W
Memory 󰀨
UDIMM with speeds up to 4000MT/s
Drive Support Two 2.5" hot-swap SATA3 drive bays
Expansion Slots One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (HHHL)
One M.2 M-Key PCIe 4.0 x4 (2280/22110)
I/O Ports
Two 2.5GbE LAN ports
One dedicated IPMI LAN port
Four USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
Two DisplayPort 1.4
One DVI-D port
One HDMI 2.0b port
One VGA (via BMC) port
Two Audio Connections (Mic-in/Line-out)
Onboard TPM 2.0
System Cooling Four 4cm PWM heavy duty fans with optimal fan speed control
One air shroud
Power One power supply default: 200W (80Plus Gold Level)
Form Factor 1U Rackmount 1.7 x 17.2 x 11.3in. / 43 x 437 x 287mm (HxWxD)
Notes: A Quick Reference Guide can be found on the product page of the Supermicro website.
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compliant with UL or CSA: 510-2, 510F-2, and 510F-S2X13.

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1.2 System Features
The following views of the system display the main features. Refer to Appendix B for additional
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Front View
Figure 1-1. Front View
System Features: Front
Feature Description
Control Panel One control panel (see Control Panel for details)
System Fans Three front internal fans
Logical Storage Drive Numbers
Item Description
0–1Two hot-swap 2.5" SATA3 drive bays
Control Panel
0
1
System Fans

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Control Panel
Control Panel Features
Feature Description
Information LED Alerts operator to several states, as noted in the table below.
NIC (LAN1) LED 
NIC (LAN2) LED 
HDD 
Power LED
Steady on – Power on
Blinking at 4Hz – Checking BIOS/BMC integrity
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Blinking at 1Hz and "i" LED red – Fault detected
Reset This button is used to reset the system.
Power button The main power switch applies or removes primary power from the power supply to the
server but maintains standby power. Hold for four seconds to force a shut-down.
Information LED
Color, Status Description
Red, solid An overheat condition has occurred.
Red, blinking at 1Hz Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan.
Blue, solid UID has been activated locally to locate the
server in a rack environment.
Blue, blinking at 1Hz UID has been activated using the IPMI to locate
the server in a rack environment.
Figure 1-2. Control Panel
Power
Power LED
Information LED
Reset
HDD
NIC LED
NIC LED

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Rear View
Figure 1-3. System: Rear View
System Features: Rear
Feature Description
Power Supply One power supply module
USB Four USB 3.2 ports
IPMI LAN Port One RJ45 dedicated IPMI LAN port
2.5GbE LAN Ports Two RJ45 2.5GbE LAN ports
DVI Port One DVI-D port for digital connection
VGA Port One VGA port
HDMI Port One HDMI 2.0b Port
Display Ports Two display 1.4 ports
Audio Connector Two audio connector (Mic-in/Line-out)
PCIe Slot One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (HHHL)
USB Ports
Power Supply
IPMI LAN Port
DVI Port
VGA Port Display Ports
2.5GbE LAN Ports
HDMI Port
Two Audio Connectors PCIe 5.0 x16 slot

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Figure 1-4. Main Component Locations
1.3 System Architecture
This section covers the locations of the system's main components.
Main Components
System Features: Top
Feature Description
Power Supply One power supply module (PWS-203-1H)
DIMM slots Four DIMM slots
Riser Card One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (HHHL)
Processor Single (LGA1700) 12th/13th Gen Core i9/i7/i5/i3 processor with heatsink
System Fans Four 4-cm dual counter-rotating PWM fans (FAN-0065L4)
Backplane 2-port 1U SAS3/SATA3 storage device backplane (BPN-SAS-510T)
Power Supply
Processor
System Fans
Backplane
System Fan
DIMM Slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (HHHL)

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System Block Diagram
The block diagram below shows the connections and relationships between the subsystems
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Figure 1-5. System Block Diagram
INTEL LGA1700
CPU
SVID
PCIe x16 SLOT PCIe5.0_x16/PCIe5.0_x8x8
Q670E
Intel PCH
PCIe4.0_x4
DDR5 (CHA)
IMVP9.1
M.2 M KEY
HDMI 2.0b
Digital port 2
Digital port 4
x8 DMI
8 GT/s
Display Port++
Display Port++
USB3.2
Type-A
Gen2 10 GT/s
eSPI
NCT6126D
HWM
LAN1
I225LM
PCIe2.0 x1
Realtek ALC8885-VD2
SN65DP159 Digital port 1
Digital port 3
DVI-D ASMK1442K
32.0GT/s
DDR5 (CHB)
DIMMA1
DIMMA2
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
16.0GT/s
4000MHz- ECC/Non-ECC
4000MHz- ECC/Non-ECC
Gen2 10 GT/s
Rear I/O
Rear I/O USB3.2
Type-A
USB3.2
Type-A
Gen2 10 GT/s
Gen2 10 GT/s
Rear I/O
Rear I/O USB3.2
Type-A
USB3.2
x2
Gen1 5 GT/s
Gen2 10 GT/s
Internal Header
USB3.2
x2
Internal Header
USB3.2
x2
480 MT/s
Internal Header
LAN2
I225LM
PCIe2.0 x1
Rear I/O
Rear I/O
DDI B
DDI C
DDI D
DDI E
USB3.2 Gen 2 [1]
USB2.0[1]
USB3.2 Gen 2 [2]
USB2.0[2]
USB3.2 Gen 2 [3]
USB2.0[3]
USB3.2 Gen 2 [4]
USB2.0[4]
USB3.2 Gen 2 [5:6]
USB2.0[5:6]
USB3.2 Gen 2 [7:8]
USB2.0[7:8]
USB2.0[9:12]
PCIe[1]
PCIe[2]
OCULINK
PCIe4.0 x4
PCIe x8 Slot
PCIe4.0 x4
Internal Header
SATA6 Gb/s
PCIe x8 Slot
PCIe4.0 x4
SATA 6 Gb/s SATA *4 Conn.
PCA9554APW 8 bit-GPIO P/H
Internal Header
Internal Header
PCIe[13:16]
SATA[3:0]
PCIe[21:24]
PCIe[25:28]
SATA[4:7]
SMBus
BMC
AST2600
X13SAZ-F SKU only
TRL8211F-CG
RGMIII X13SAZ-F SKU only
VGA Conn.
RGB
Rear I/O
X13SAZ-F SKU only
Rear I/O
FAN 4
FAN1~3, A, B
X13SAZ-F SKU only
Internal Header
Internal Header
USB 2.0[13:14]
PCIe[4]
SP339E
MAX3243E
COM
COM
RS-232 *2
RS-485/422/232 *2
Internal Header
Internal Header
FLASH
SPI 256Mb
TPM2.0 Header
TPM2.0
Audio FP
LINE OUT
MIC IN
Internal Header
Rear I/O
HD-A SPI
PWM, TACH
PWM, TACH

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Figure 1-6. Motherboard Layout
1.4 Motherboard Layout

shown. See the table on the following page for descriptions. For detailed descriptions, pinout
Chapter 4 or the Motherboard Manual.
JGP1
FANB
JBT1
J18
LED1 I-SATA3
I-SATA2
JNS1
JL1
JWD1
JPME2
JPWR1
JPG1
JD1
JSMB1
FANA
BT1
P1_NVME0
USB0/1
JDB2 JRF1 JRF2
USB2/3
MH1 FAN2 USB8/9 (3.2(10Gb))
JPI2C1
FAN3
FAN4
MH2
MH3
JPV1
JPH1
MH4
LAN1/LAN2
USB4/5 (3.2)
BMC_LAN
USB6/7 (3.2(10Gb))
HDMI/DP1
FAN1
BAR CODE
MAC CODE
IPMI CODE
JPL1 JPL2
DVI-D/VGA
JPW1
LEDBMC
BIOS LICENSE
X13SAZ REV: 1.01
DESIGNED IN USA
SP1
MH7
JMD1
M.2-C PCIe 4.0 x4
MH8
I-SATA1
I-SATA0
JPT1
JTPM1
JIPMB1
2280
PCH SLOT4 PCIe 4.0 X4 (IN X8)
COM3/4
COM1/2
P1 SLOT6 PCIe 5.0 X16
PCH SLOT7 PCIe 4.0 X4 (IN X8)
22110
LED3
MH6
JPAC1
JDB1
MH5
UID LED
UID SW
AUDIO FP
AUDIO MIC-IN
AUDIO LINE-OUT
DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 ALWAYS POPULATE BLUE SOCKET FIRST
CPU
JF1
JDB3
JDB4
USB10/11 (3.1 (5Gb))
SRW2
SRW1
SRW2
MB S/N
JWD1
JPME2
DIMMA2
DIMMA1
MH3
JL1
JPG1
FANA
MH1
JBT1
AUDIO FP
JPL1
SLOT7
JIPMB1
SLOT4
MH8
I-SATA0
JPI2C1
I-SATA2
USB4/5 (3.2)
DVI-D/VGA
HDMI/DP1
JPW1
AUDIO MIC-IN
FAN4
USB8/9 (3.2)
FAN3
USB0/1
JTPM1
FANB
JMD1
USB10/11
(3.2)
FAN1
LED3
JNS1
DIMMB2
DIMMB1
LAN1/2
JF1
LED1
JPH1
COM1/2
JPAC1
JGP1
MH4
BMC_LAN
USB6/7 (3.2)
UID LED
J18
USB2/3
MH6 MH5
UID SW
COM3/4
SLOT6
AUDIO LINE-OUT JPL2
MH3
MH4
JPV1
FAN2
JPT1
I-SATA1
I-SATA3
BT1
JRF1
Oculink (NVMe support)
JPWR1
JD1
JSMB1
LEDBMC
MH7
SP1
SRW1
SRW2

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Quick Reference Table
Jumper Description Default Setting (*)
JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal)
JNS1 NVMe/SATA Mode Select Pins 1-2: SATA (Customized BIOS Needed)
Pins 2-3: NVMe (Default)
JPAC1 Audio Enable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL1 LAN1 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPL2 LAN2 Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal)
JPT1 Onboard TPM Module Enable/Disable Pins 2-3 (Disabled)
JRF1 Slot6 PCIe Bifurcation
JRF1
Pins 1-2
Pins 2-3
JRF2
Pins 1-2
Pins 1-2
PEG
x16*
x8x8
JWD1 Watch Dog Timer Pins 1-2 (Reset)
LED Description Status
LED1 Power LED Solid Green: Power On
Blinking Green: S3 Status
LED3 BMC Power/Fan LED Solid Red: PWR Fail or FAN Fail
LED BMC BMC Heartbeat LED Blinking Green: BMC Normal
UID LED  
Connector Description
AUDIO FP Audio Front Panel Connector
AUDIO LINE-OUT Back panel Audio Line Out Port
AUDIO MIC-IN Back panel Audio Mic In Port
BT1 Extended CMOS Battery
BMC_LAN Dedicated BMC LAN Port
COM1/2, COM3/4 COM Headers (COM1/2 support RS-232/422/485, COM3/4 support RS-232)
DVI-D/VGA Digital Visual Interface/VGA Port (VGA via the BMC)
FAN1 - FAN4, FANA, FANB Fan Headers
HDMI/DP1 
I-SATA0-3 SATA 3.0 Ports
J18 Extended CMOS Battery Connector
JD1 Speaker Header (Pins 1–4: Speaker, Pins 3–4: Buzzer)
JF1 Front Control Panel Header
JGP1 General Purpose I/O Header
JIPMB1 4-pin BMC External I2C Header (for an IPMI card)
JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header

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Connector Description
JMD1 M.2 M-Key PCIe 4.0 x4 Slot (2280/22110 form factor)
JPH1 4-pin HDD Power Connector
JPI2C1 Power System Management Bus (SMB) I2C Header
JPV1 8-pin 12V DC Power Connector for CPU (Required) or alternative single power for special
enclosure when the 24-pin ATX power is not in use
JPW1 24-pin Power Connector
JPWR1 4-pin GPU Power Connector
JSMB1 System Management Bus Header
JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector
LAN1, LAN2 LAN Ports
MH1 - MH8 Mounting Holes
P1_NVME0 Oculink (NVMe Support)
SLOT4, SLOT7 PCIe 4.0 x4 (IN x8) Slots
SLOT6 PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot
SP1 Internal Buzzer/Speaker
UID SW 
USB0/1, USB2/3 Front Accessible USB 2.0 Header
USB4/5, USB6/7 Back Panel USB 3.2 (10Gb) Ports
USB8/9 Front Accessible USB 3.2 (10Gb) Header
USB10/11 Front Accessible USB 3.1 (5Gb) Header

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Chapter 2
Server Installation
2.1 Overview
This chapter provides advice and instructions for mounting your system in a server rack. If
your system is not already fully integrated with processors, system memory, etc., refer to
Chapter 3
Caution: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent such
damage to PCBs (printed circuit boards), it is important to use a grounded wrist strap, handle
all PCBs by their edges and keep them in anti-static bags when not in use.
2.2 Unpacking the System
Inspect the box in which the system was shipped, and note if it was damaged in any way.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the server. It should be situated
in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise, and

Be sure to read the precautions and considerations noted or in Appendix A.
2.3 Preparing for Setup
The box in which the system was shipped should include the rackmount hardware needed to
install it into the rack. Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation.
Choosing a Setup Location
• The system should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas

• Leave enough clearance in front of the rack so that you can open the front door completely
(~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow
󰀩
• This product should be installed only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment
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• This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace devices according to §2
of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
Rack Precautions
• 
the full weight of the rack rests on them.
• In single rack installations, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple rack in-
stallations, the racks should be coupled together.
• Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a server or other component from
the rack.
• You should extend only one server or component at a time - extending two or more simul-
taneously may cause the rack to become unstable.
Server Precautions
• Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Appendix A.
• Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails.
• 
way up.
• Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from power
surges and voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure.
• Allow any drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them.
• When not servicing, always keep the front door of the rack and all covers/panels on the
servers closed to maintain proper cooling.
Rack Mounting Considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of
the rack environment may be greater than the room's ambient temperature. Therefore,
consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with
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
special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines
are provided to ensure your safety:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
• 
with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or
servicing the unit in the rack.
• Slide rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a workspace.
Warning: Do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are designed to pull
the system from a rack only.
Slide rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a workspace.
Airow
               
operation is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due
to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry
󰀨
and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should
be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Ground
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself should be
grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the
direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power strips, etc.).

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Figure 2-1. Installing the System into a Rack
2.4 Installing the System into a Rack
The following is a basic guideline for installing the system into a rack with the rack mounting
hardware provided. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the

1. 
chassis into a rack.
2. Align the thru-holes of the chassis with the thru-holes of the rack.
3. Insert the mounting screws into the thru-holes in the front of the chassis and through the
thru-holes in the rack.
Warning: Do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are designed to pull
the system from a rack only.
Warning: Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the

stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.
Note: 