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Configuration guide

Follow instructions in this section to remove and install supporting mounting configurations.

ThinkEdge SE100 node is designed to support the following mounting options:

  • Desktop mount: The node is oriented horizontally with rubber feet installed at the bottom side. For the locations and replacement of rubber feet, see Rubber feet replacement.

  • Rack mount: Up to three nodes can be installed to an 1U3N enclosure, and up to two nodes with expansion kit can be installed to an 1U2N enclosure. The enclosure can be installed to the rack. See Rack mount configuration.

  • Wall mount/ceiling mount: With node sleeve, the node can be mounted on the wall or the ceiling. See Wall mount/ceiling mount configuration.

  • DIN-rail mount: With node sleeve and DIN rail clips, the node can be mounted on a DIN rail. See DIN rail configuration.

Important
The mounting options of SE100 support different system configuration. For proper operation, see the following table for the supported configurations:
Table 1. Supported configurations of SE100 mounting options
 Desktop mountRack mount with 1U2N enclosureRack mount with 1U3N enclosureWall mount/ceiling mountDIN-rail mount
  • Expansion kit
√√ √√
Electrical input
  • 140W external power adapter*
√  √√
  • 300W external power adapter**
 √√  
System fan***
  • Node fan module
√  √√
  • Ethernet adapter blower fan
√√ √√
  • Enclosure fan module
 √√  

* When one or two 140W external power adapter are installed, keep ambient temperature lower than 45°C.

**When one or two 300W external power adapter are installed, keep ambient temperature lower than 35°C.

***Depending on the configuration, the server supports different kinds of system fans. Refer to System fan numbering for more information.