Supermicro SYS-1018GR-T [4/140] Chapter 1 introduction

SUPERSERVER 1018GR-T Manual

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

PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2

I/O Ports ......................................................................................................... 1-2

IPMI ................................................................................................................. 1-3

1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4

SATA Subsystem ............................................................................................. 1-4

Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-4

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-4

1-4 GPU Subsystem .............................................................................................. 1-4

1-5 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-5

Chapter 2 Installation in a Rack

2-1 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1

Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-1

2-2 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-2

Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2

Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2

Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3

Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3

Reduced Airow ......................................................................................... 2-3

Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3

Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3

Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3

2-3 Installing the System into a Rack .................................................................. 2-4

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 2-4

Installing the Optional Inner Rail Extensions .................................................. 2-5

Assembling the Outer Rails ............................................................................ 2-6

Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack ......................................................... 2-7

Sliding the Chassis onto the Rack Rails ......................................................... 2-8

Installing the Server into a Two Post Rack ..................................................... 2-9