Supermicro SuperServer SSG-121E-NE316R User manual

USER’S MANUAL
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SSG-121E-NE316R

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PrefacePreface
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/
• Product drivers and utilities: https://www.supermicro.com/wdl
• 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.
Secure Data Deletion
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Lot9_Secure_Data_Deletion_Utility/
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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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview...............................................................................................................................9
1.2 System Features ................................................................................................................10
Front View .........................................................................................................................10
Drive Carrier Indicators..................................................................................................10
Control Panel.................................................................................................................11
Rear View..........................................................................................................................12
Power Supply Indicator..................................................................................................12
1.3 System Architecture ...........................................................................................................13
1.4 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................15
Quick Reference Table......................................................................................................16
Motherboard Block Diagram .............................................................................................17
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................18
2.2 Unpacking the System .......................................................................................................18
2.3 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................18
Choosing a Setup Location...............................................................................................18
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................19
Server Precautions............................................................................................................19
Rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................19
Ambient Operating Temperature....................................................................................19
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Mechanical Loading.......................................................................................................20
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................20
Reliable Ground.............................................................................................................20
2.4 Installing the Rails..............................................................................................................21
Identifying the Rails...........................................................................................................21
Releasing the Inner Rail....................................................................................................22
Installing the Inner Rails on the Server ............................................................................23
Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack...........................................................................24
2.5 Installing the Server into a Rack........................................................................................25
Removing the Server from the Rack ................................................................................26

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Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation
3.1 Removing Power ................................................................................................................27
3.2 Accessing the System........................................................................................................28
3.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation...................................................................................29
The 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor ....................................................................29
Overview of the CPU Socket ............................................................................................33
Overview of the Processor Carrier Assembly ...................................................................34
Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) with SP XCC and Carrier E1A.......35
Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) with SP MCC and Carrier E1B......36
Creating the Processor Carrier Assembly.........................................................................37
Creating the PHM .............................................................................................................41
Creating the PHM (1U Heatsink) ......................................................................................42
Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation........................................................................43
Preparing to Install the PHM into the CPU Socket...........................................................44
Installing the PHM into the CPU Socket...........................................................................46
Removing the PHM from the CPU Socket .......................................................................48
Removing the Processor Carrier Assembly from the PHM ..............................................50
Removing the Processor from the Processor Carrier Assembly ......................................51
3.4 Memory...............................................................................................................................52
Memory Support................................................................................................................52
DDR5 Memory Support for the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors....................52
Note: 1 DPC applies to 1 SPC (Sockets Per Channel) or 2 SPC implementation......52
Memory Population for the X13DSF-A Motherboard (with 32 DIMM Slots)..................53
DIMM Installation ..............................................................................................................54
DIMM Removal .................................................................................................................54
3.5 Motherboard Battery...........................................................................................................55
3.6 Storage Drives....................................................................................................................56
Installing Drives.................................................................................................................56
3.7 Backplanes..........................................................................................................................58
Standard Backplane..........................................................................................................59
3.8 System Cooling ..................................................................................................................61
Installing the Air Shrouds...............................................................................................62
3.9 Power Supply .....................................................................................................................63
Power Supply LEDs ..........................................................................................................63
3.10 PCI Expansion Cards .......................................................................................................65

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3.11 Cable Routing Diagram.....................................................................................................66
Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections
4.1 Power Connections ............................................................................................................67
4.2 Headers and Connectors ...................................................................................................68
4.3 Rear I/O Connectors ..........................................................................................................71
4.4 Connectors/Ports on the AOM-DSF-IO ..............................................................................72
4.5 Front Control Panel ............................................................................................................75
Front Control Panel LEDs.................................................................................................76
4.6 Jumpers..............................................................................................................................80
4.7 LED Indicators....................................................................................................................81
Chapter 5 Software
5.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation.....................................................................................82
5.2 Driver Installation................................................................................................................84
5.3 SuperDoctor®5...................................................................................................................85
5.4 BMC....................................................................................................................................86
BMC ADMIN User Password ............................................................................................86
Chapter 6 Optional Components
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6.2 Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)....................................................................................88
Requirements and Restrictions.........................................................................................88
Supported SSDs and Operating Sytems ..........................................................................88
Additional Information .......................................................................................................89
Hardware Key ...................................................................................................................89
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Status Indications..............................................................................................................95
Hot Swap Drives ...............................................................................................................95
Hot-unplug .....................................................................................................................95
Hot-plug .........................................................................................................................95
Related Information Links .................................................................................................95
6.3 TPM Security Module.........................................................................................................96

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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support
7.1 Information Resources ........................................................................................................97
Website .............................................................................................................................97
Direct Links for the SSG-121E-NE316R System ..........................................................97
Direct Links for General Support and Information .......................................................97
7.2 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC).........................................................................98
7.3 Troubleshooting Procedures .............................................................................................99
No Power ..........................................................................................................................99
No Video .........................................................................................................................100
System Boot Failure .......................................................................................................100
Memory Errors ................................................................................................................100
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When the System Becomes Unstable ............................................................................100
7.4 Crash Dump Using BMC...................................................................................................102
7.5 CMOS Clear .....................................................................................................................103
7.6 BMC Reset.......................................................................................................................103
7.7 Where to Get Replacement Components........................................................................104
7.8 Reporting an Issue ...........................................................................................................104
Technical Support Procedures ........................................................................................104
Returning Merchandise for Service.................................................................................104
Vendor Support Filing System ........................................................................................105
7.9 Feedback..........................................................................................................................105
Appendix A Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems
Appendix B System Specications

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Contacting Supermicro
Contacting Supermicro
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
This chapter provides an outline of the functions and features of the SuperStorage server
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System Overview
Motherboard X13DSF-A
Chassis CSE-126E32-R1K62P
Processors Dual 4th Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors with 4 UPI (16 GT/s max) and a
total of 160 Gen5 PCIe lanes in a Socket E (LGA-4677), supports 145 W-270 W TDP
Memory 32 DIMM slots, 1 DPC ECC DDR5 RDIMM/LRDIMM, supports 8 TB memory with speeds
up to 4800 MT/s
Storage 16 hot-swap E3.S (7.5 mm) NVMe drives
Two PCIe 3.0 (NVMe or SATA3 hybrid slots) with support of M-Key 2280 and 22110
Expansion Slots Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
Two PCIe 5.0 x16 AIOM slots
I/O Ports
Four USB 3.0 ports (two front, two rear)
One rear RJ45 dedicated 1 GbE IPMI port
One rear VGA port
One rear UID port
System Cooling Eight heavy duty 4-cm fans with optimal speed control
Two air shrouds
Power Two redundant 1600 W power supplies, 80 Plus Titanium level
Form Factor 1U; (WxHxD) 17.2" x 1.7" x 30.4" in. (438 x 44 x 773 mm)
A Quick Reference Guide can be found on the product page of the Supermicro website.
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compliant with: 126E32-R16X13.

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1.2 System Features
The following views of the system display the main features.
Front View
System Features: Front
Feature Description
Pull-out Tag Pull-out service or asset tag has the BMC password details
Control Panel Front control panel with LEDs and buttons (see Control Panel for details)
USB Ports Two USB 3.0 ports
Logical Storage Drive Numbers
Item Description
0-15 16 hot-swap E3.S (7.5 mm) NVMe drives
Drive Carrier Indicators
Each drive carrier has two LED indicators: an activity indicator and a status indicator. For
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Drive Carrier LED Indicators
Backplane LED Blinking Pattern Color and Pattern Remarks
Activity LED Activity Green blinking
No activity Green on
Status LED Identify Amber blinking Drive fault on
No identify 󰀨 Blinking 4 Hz
Figure 1-1. Front View
Pull-out Tag USB Ports
Control
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Control Panel
Control Panel Features
Feature Description
Reset/UID Button This button can also be used to reset the BMC. The reset button is used to reboot the
system.
Power Button The main power switch applies or removes primary power from the power supplies to the
server but maintains standby power.
Power LED Indicates power is being supplied to the system power supply units. This LED is illuminated
when the system is operating normally.
Drive Activity LED 
NIC1 LED 
NIC2 LED 
Information LED Alerts operator to several states, as noted in the table below.
Information LED
Color, Status Description
Red, continuously An overheat condition has occurred.
Red, blinking at 1 Hz Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan.
Red, blinking at 0.25 Hz Power failure, check for a non-operational power
supply.
Blue, solid UID has been activated locally to locate the
server in a rack environment.
Blue, blinking UID has been activated using the BMC to locate
the server in a rack environment.
Figure 1-2. Control Panel
Information LED
NIC2 LED
NIC1 LED
Drive Activity LED
Power LED
Power ButtonReset/UID Button

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Rear View
Figure 1-3. System: Rear View
System Features: Rear
Feature Description
Power Supplies Two redundant power supply modules (PSU1 on the right, PSU2 on the left)
IPMI Port Dedicated LAN port for IPMI; for indicator details, see BMC LAN LEDs
USB Ports Two USB 3.0 ports
VGA Port One video port
Expansion Slot Locations
Item Description
12PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (full-height, half length)
A1 A2 PCIe 5.0 x16 AIOM slots
Power Supply Indicator
Power Supply Indicator
LED Color and State Power Supply Condition
󰀨 No AC power to modules
Amber, solid AC cord unplugged and in redundant mode OR power supply critical events
causing a shutdown, failure, OCP, OVP, fan fail, OTP, UVP
Amber, blinking Power supply warning events where the power supply continues to operate: high
temperature, over voltage, under voltage, etc
Green, blinking 󰀨
Green, solid Output on, functioning normally
CPU1 CPU2
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A1
A2
VGA Port
USB Ports
Power Supply
(PSU2)
IPMI Port Power Supply
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1.3 System Architecture
This section shows the locations of the system's main components.
Figure 1-4. Main Component Locations
DIMM Slots
Processors
Power Supplies
Storage Backplanes
System Fans
Motherboard
M.2 Drives

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System Features: Top
Feature Description
Power Supplies Dual redundant modules, PWS-1K62A-1R
M.2 Drives Two M.2 NVMe/SATA drives
Motherboard X13DSF-A
DIMM Slots 32 DDR5 DIMM slots
Processors Dual 4th Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors (up to 270 W) with heatsinks,
SNK-P0087V
System Fans Eight 4-cm fans with optimal speed control, FAN-0210L4
Storage Backplanes Dual storage device backplane for 16 E3.S NVMe drives, BPN-E3S5-126ESN

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1.4 Motherboard Layout

shown. See the table on the following page for descriptions. For detailed descriptions, pinout
Chapter 4 or the Motherboard Manual.
Figure 1-5. Motherboard Layout
BMC
PCH
CPLD
BAR CODE
MAC CODE
MAC CODE
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LEDPWR
LEDBMC
FAN1
FAN2FAN3
FAN4
FAN5
FAN6
FAN7
FAN8
JFP1
JTPM1
JPW2
JPW1
JNCSI1
MT1_2
PSU2
PSU1
JL1
JIPMB1
JBT1
JRK1
JSB1
BT1
JRU1
MT1_1
MT2_1 MT2_2
JPW3
SATA 0~3 (JS1)
P2-AIOM PCIe 5.0 x16 (J7)
P1_PE1 0-15 (J1)
P1-DIMMA2 P1-DIMMA1
P1-DIMMC2 P1-DIMMC1
P1-DIMMB2 P1-DIMMB1
P1-DIMMD2 P1-DIMMD1
P2_NVME0/1
P2_NVME2/3 P2_NVME4/5 P2_NVME6/7
P2_NVME8/9 P2_NVME10/11
P1_NVME10/11
P1_NVME8/9
P1_NVME6/7
P1_NVME4/5
P1_NVME2/3
P2_PE1 0-15 (J3)
M.2-H1
M.2-H2
USB2/3 (3.0)
P1_NVME0/1
P1-AIOM PCIe 5.0x16 (J139)
P1-DIMMH1 P1-DIMMH2
P1-DIMMF1 P1-DIMMF2
P1-DIMMG1 P1-DIMMG2
P1-DIMME1 P1-DIMME2
P2-DIMMA2 P2-DIMMA1
P2-DIMMC2 P2-DIMMC1
P2-DIMMB2 P2-DIMMB1
P2-DIMMD2 P2-DIMMD1
P2-DIMMH1 P2-DIMMH2
P2-DIMMF1 P2-DIMMF2
P2-DIMMG1 P2-DIMMG2
P2-DIMME1 P2-DIMME2
CPU2
CPU1
P2-AIOM (J7)
P1-AIOM (J139)
M.2-H1M.2-H2
JSB1
SATA 0-3 (JS1)
JPW3
JPW2
PSU1
P1_NVME0/1
FAN8 FAN7 FAN6 FAN5 FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1
P1_NVME2/3 P1_NVME6/7
P1_NVME4/5 P1_NVME8/9
P1_NVME10/11
P2_NVME0/1
P2_NVME2/3
P2_NVME4/5
P2_NVME6/7
P2_NVME8/9
P2_NVME10/11
JRU1
LEDPWR
JFP1
JPW1
PSU2
USB2/3 (3.0)
JL1
JIPMB1
JNCSI1
JTPM1
LEDBMC
JBT1
JRK1

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Quick Reference Table
Jumper Description Default Setting
JBT1 CMOS Clear Open (Normal)
JRU1 UID LED/BMC Reset/System Reset Pins 1-2: UID LED/BMC
Pins 2-3: System Reset
LED Description Status
LEDBMC BMC Heartbeat LED Blinking Green: BMC Normal (Active),
Solid Green: During BMC Reset or during a Cold Reboot
LEDPWR Power LED LED On: Onboard Power On
Connector Description
BT1 Onboard CMOS Battery
FAN1 – FAN8 4-pin Cooling Fan Headers
JFP1 Front Control Panel Header with I²C
JIPMB1 4-pin BMC External I2C Header
JL1 Chassis Intrusion Header
JNCSI1 Network Controller Sideband Interface (NC-SI) Connector for BMC shared LAN
JPW1, JPW2 8-pin Power Connectors
JPW3 4-pin Power Connector
JRK1 Intel VROC Key Header
JSB1 Rear I/O Module Connector
JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector
M.2-H1, M.2-H2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA 3.0 Hybrid M.2 Slots (Support M-Key 2280 and 22110)
MT1_1, MT2_1;
MT1_2, MT2_2
MT1_1, MT2_1: M.2-H1 Mounting Holes;
MT1_2, MT2_2: M.2-H2 Mounting Holes
P1-AIOM (J139),
P2-AIOM (J7)
Supermicro Advanced Input/Output Module (AIOM) PCIe 5.0 x16 Connectors for rear I/O
support (OCP 3.0 SFF compliant)
P1_NVME0/1 –
P1_NVME10/11 Six PCIe 5.0 x8 MCIO Connectors supported by CPU1
P2_NVME0/1 –
P2_NVME10/11 Six PCIe 5.0 x8 MCIO Connectors supported by CPU2
P1_PE1 0-15 (J1) GenZ x16 Slot (PCIe 5.0) supported by CPU1
P2_PE1 0-15 (J3) GenZ x16 Slot (PCIe 5.0) supported by CPU2
PSU1, PSU2 Power Supply Unit Connectors for system power use
SATA 0-3 (JS1) SlimSAS LP Connector with support of four Intel PCH SATA 3.0 connections (Supports
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10)
USB2/3 (3.0) USB 3.0 Header for front panel USB 3.0 ports

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Motherboard Block Diagram
Figure 1-6. Motherboard Block Diagram
SATA
eSPI
USB3.0/2.0
PCH
PE[13]
AST2600A3
SPI
UPI2
UPI0
PE2
UPI1
USB2.0
[8,9]
DMI
PE1
CPU2CPU1
UPI0
UPI1
UPI2
BMC
SPI1FWSPI
SATA x4
SLOT2
CPU0 PE3 x16
JS1
CPU1 PE4 x16
CPU0 PE4 x16
SLOT1
GENZ-Riser
PE0
AIOM
REAR RJ45
Dedicated LAN
JLAN1
SLOT4
PCIe X16[0:15]
AIOM
P0_DIMMB1
P0_DIMMB2
P0_DIMMA1
P0_DIMMA2
P0_DIMMC1
P0_DIMMC2
DDR5 DIMM X2
DDR5 DIMM X2
DDR5 DIMM X2
DDR5 DIMM X2
DDR5 DIMM X2
DDR5 DIMM X2
P0_DIMMD1
P0_DIMMD2
P0_DIMME1
P0_DIMME2
P0_DIMMF1
P0_DIMMF2
DDR5 DIMM X2
P0_DIMMG1
P0_DIMMG2
DDR5 DIMM X2
P0_DIMMH1
P0_DIMMH2
P1_DIMMB1
P1_DIMMB2
P1_DIMMA1
P1_DIMMA2
P1_DIMMC1
P1_DIMMC2
DDR5 DIMM X2
DDR5 DIMM X2
DDR5 DIMM X2
DDR5 DIMM X2
DDR5 DIMM X2
DDR5 DIMM X2
P1_DIMMD1
P1_DIMMD2
P1_DIMME1
P1_DIMME2
P1_DIMMF1
P1_DIMMF2
DDR5 DIMM X2
P1_DIMMG1
P1_DIMMG2
DDR5 DIMM X2
P1_DIMMH1
P1_DIMMH2
J3
J1
J139
M.2 K-M#1
M.2 K-M#2
JMD1
JMD2
PE[8:11]
SATA/
PCIe x8
PCIe x4
PCIe x4
CPU1 PE3 x16
SLOT3
J7
DMI
JTPM1
Dedicated LAN
RTL8211F
SPI2I2C
MUX MUX
TPM
CPLD Boot Flash
BMC Boot Flash
TPM
JCOM1
COM CONN
CPLD
BIOS
eMMC
eMMC
NAND FLASH
3IPU3IPU
PE0PE1PE2
61xEP61xEP
MCIO
PE3 3EP4EP4EP
PCIe X16[0:15]
JUSB3
REAR USB CONN
REAR
REAR
JVGA1
VGA CONN
PE[16:19]
GENZ-Riser
PEx16 61xEP61xEP61xEP
JUSB2USB Header
USB3[0,1]
USB2[4,5]
USB3[2,3]
USB2[2,3]
SATA CONN [0:3]
61J71J12J02J81J91J51J41J11J01J31J21J
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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. If any equipment

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 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
(approximately 25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the
󰀩
• 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
the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (TMRA).

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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.).

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 work space.