1U AMD Single-CPU CSE512 Server

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This article will show you details about the Thomas Krenn 1U AMD Single-CPU CSE512 Server.

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Server Details

Motherboard: Supermicro H8SCM-F Motherboard
Chassis: CSE-512L-260B
New with version 1.1:
- AMD Operon 4200 CPUs (Codename Valencia, 32nm process technology)
New with version 1.0:
- Supermicro H8SCM-F Motherboard with Full Integrated Management
- AMD Operon 4100 CPUs (Codename Lisbon, 45nm process technology)
- DDR3 ECC Registered RAM

Can the same battery be used for every Motherboard? Yes, all systems use a CR2032 battery.
Why is no Red Hat or Suse software available for this server / pc? Thomas Krenn servers / pcs are not officially certified by Red Hat or Suse certification programs. There would be no support by Red Hat or Suse in case of issues with the operating system.
What is the recommended ambient temperature and air humidity for this system? The recommended ambient temperature is between 20-22 degrees celsius, the max. air humidity 40%.
Can two 2,5" HDD Mounting Kits be used in a CSE512 chassis to install four 2,5" HDDs? No, although two Mounting Kits would fit in this chassis, the HDDs of one side could not be connected due to shortage of space.
Is it possible to install a Desktop Operating System on a Thomas Krenn Server? Desktop Operating Systems get not tested, as we do not support running them on Thomas Krenn servers. A proper operating is not guaranteed. An installation of a Desktop Operating System on a Thomas Krenn is at one's own risk and not supported by Thomas Krenn.
Is it possible to use the dedicated IPMI NIC as a normal NIC visible to the operating system? No, this dedicated NIC port can only be used for remote management purposes.
Is it possible to install a SATA flash module in this server if the server is already equipped with a RAID controller? No, this is not possible due to space limitations.