User`s guide

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About This Guide
This guide provides you with information on using and administering your SGI 1400
server.
Note: Qualified and trained service personnel should use the SGI 1400 Server Family
Maintenance and Upgrades Guide to perform procedures that require opening the system
and adding, removing, or replacing internal components.
The following topics are covered in this manual:
• Chapter 1, “Chassis Description,” describes the server chassis and its key
components.
• Chapter 2, “System Processor Board Description,” lists the major features of the
server system’s processor board (also called the baseboard).
• Chapter 3, “Configuration Software and Utilities,” describes the Power-on Self Test
(POST) and system configuration utilities.
• Chapter 4, “Solving Problems,” helps you identify and solve problems that might
occur while you are using the server system.
• Chapter 5, “Installing or Replacing Drives and Power Supplies,” describes the
server’s driveoptions and removal orreplacement procedures, plus information on
system power supplies and how to replace them.
• Appendix A lists environmental and regulatory information for the server.
• Appendix B describes the procedures for mounting the server in a 19-inch
equipment rack.
See the SGI 1400 Server Family Quick Start Guide for overview information on setting up
your server and getting started.