User`s guide

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Chapter 1
1. Chassis Description
The SGI 1400 server is shipped as either an upright (pedestal mode) unit, or it may be
ready for rack mounting (rack mode). Figure 1-1 shows examples of these
configurations. Table 1-1 provides the basic physical requirements for the server.
Instructionsformounting the serverin arack, areincludedin Appendix B. Notethat the
rack installation should be performed by a technically trained or certified installer.
The SGI 1400 family of servers includes products such as the SGI 1400M (which uses a
MicrosoftWindows operating system), and the SGI1400L whichuses aLinux operating
system.Whileitsoperatingsystem (OS)givesthe serveraparticularfunctionalinterface,
thebasichardwarefunctions,diagnostics,andconfigurationarethe same within theSGI
1400 server family. The generic terms “server” and “SGI 1400 server” are used
throughout this document, and apply to all systems in the SGI 1400 family of servers.
Table 1-1 SGI 1400 Server Physical Specifications
Specification Pedestal Mode Rack Mode
Height 48.26 cm (19 inches) 7u
Width 31.12 cm (12.25 inches) 19-inch rack
Depth 63.5 cm (25 inches) 25 inches
Weight 38.25 kg (85 lbs) minimum
configuration
45 kg (100 lbs) maximum
configuration
38.25 kg (85 lbs) minimum
45 kg (100 lbs) maximum
Required front
clearance
25.4 cm (10 inches) (inlet airflow
<35 ˚C / 95 ˚F)
25.4 cm (10 inches) (inlet airflow
<35 ˚C / 95 ˚F)
Required rear
clearance
20.3 cm (8 inches) (no airflow
restriction)
20.3 cm (8 inches) (no airflow
restriction)
Required side
clearance
0.0 cm/inches (additional side
clearance required for service)
N/A (must be removed for side
access)