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... of the operating system 105 Specific problems and corrective actions 106 Appendix A: Server management tools Server management overview RAID configuration utilities Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility LSI 1068 SAS Configuration Utility LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility 111 113 114 114 116 117 Appendix B: Rack mount configuration Rack installation information Rack installation precautions...
... of the operating system 105 Specific problems and corrective actions 106 Appendix A: Server management tools Server management overview RAID configuration utilities Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility LSI 1068 SAS Configuration Utility LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility 111 113 114 114 116 117 Appendix B: Rack mount configuration Rack installation information Rack installation precautions...
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... Note: To purchase the any of the following hardware options, contact your local Acer representative. • Media storage • LSI 1068 SAS controller board provides both SAS and SATA2 support • LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID controller board supports: - Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 levels - In-band and out-band server management • ARMC...
... Note: To purchase the any of the following hardware options, contact your local Acer representative. • Media storage • LSI 1068 SAS controller board provides both SAS and SATA2 support • LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID controller board supports: - Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 levels - In-band and out-band server management • ARMC...
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Code 1 J7 to rear of a SAS ZCR (Zero Channel RAID) option card. HDD LED control via pin 11(default) Debug/diagnostic connector SAF-TE firmware flash connector Backplane board peering cable connector Power cable connectors ...
Code 1 J7 to rear of a SAS ZCR (Zero Channel RAID) option card. HDD LED control via pin 11(default) Debug/diagnostic connector SAF-TE firmware flash connector Backplane board peering cable connector Power cable connectors ...
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... controller board This controller board enables the installation of a SAS HDD. No. Code Description 1 SODIMM_CON1 Controller mainboard connector 2 JP3 SAS controller RAID jumper Set to Close 2-3 to enable firmware RAID/ 0 channel RAID support (default) 3 SAS1-1 SAS data cable connector 1 4 U1 LSI SAS 1068 chipset 5 SAS1-2 SAS data cable connector 2 6 SU3 Flash ROM 7 U5...
... controller board This controller board enables the installation of a SAS HDD. No. Code Description 1 SODIMM_CON1 Controller mainboard connector 2 JP3 SAS controller RAID jumper Set to Close 2-3 to enable firmware RAID/ 0 channel RAID support (default) 3 SAS1-1 SAS data cable connector 1 4 U1 LSI SAS 1068 chipset 5 SAS1-2 SAS data cable connector 2 6 SU3 Flash ROM 7 U5...
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For related instructions, go to the "RAID configuration utilities" section on page 114. 46 3 System upgrade 4 Align the new hard disk with the HDD carrier, then secure it with the four screws you removed in step 3-1. 5 Install the new hard drive into the cage. (1) Slide the drive into the cage with the carrier handle still extended. (2) Make sure that the drive is properly inserted before pushing the handle back until it clicks into place. 6 Set up the new hard drive's RAID configuration.
For related instructions, go to the "RAID configuration utilities" section on page 114. 46 3 System upgrade 4 Align the new hard disk with the HDD carrier, then secure it with the four screws you removed in step 3-1. 5 Install the new hard drive into the cage. (1) Slide the drive into the cage with the carrier handle still extended. (2) Make sure that the drive is properly inserted before pushing the handle back until it clicks into place. 6 Set up the new hard drive's RAID configuration.
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.../SATA2 cable to the signal connectors of the of the easy-swap HDDs. (3) Connect the other end of the SAS/SATA2 power cable to the "RAID configuration utilities" section on page 38. 5 Set up the new hard drive...
.../SATA2 cable to the signal connectors of the of the easy-swap HDDs. (3) Connect the other end of the SAS/SATA2 power cable to the "RAID configuration utilities" section on page 38. 5 Set up the new hard drive...
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... IDE Configuration submenu lets you define the parameter settings related to legacy (Compatible) or native (Enhanced) mode. Selecting the Enhanced mode will display the SATA RAID Enable field. Enable this option to enable support for SATA devices. Serial ATA Select whether to use the onboard SATA...
... IDE Configuration submenu lets you define the parameter settings related to legacy (Compatible) or native (Enhanced) mode. Selecting the Enhanced mode will display the SATA RAID Enable field. Enable this option to enable support for SATA devices. Serial ATA Select whether to use the onboard SATA...
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... hard drives. ASM (Acer Server Management) This utility allows a system administrator to the user documentation accompanying it. The two LSI utilities are only available when their corresponding SAS controller board option is listed in the table below. Proceed to configure RAID for details. Note: ... in a network environment through a single management station. 113 Server management overview The server management tools supported by the Altos G540 system is installed in the server. Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility LSI 1068 SAS Configuration Utility LSI MegaRAID SAS...
... hard drives. ASM (Acer Server Management) This utility allows a system administrator to the user documentation accompanying it. The two LSI utilities are only available when their corresponding SAS controller board option is listed in the table below. Proceed to configure RAID for details. Note: ... in a network environment through a single management station. 113 Server management overview The server management tools supported by the Altos G540 system is installed in the server. Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility LSI 1068 SAS Configuration Utility LSI MegaRAID SAS...
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... controller or through an external controller board option (LSI 1068 SAS controller or LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID controller). 114 Appendix A: Server management tools RAID configuration utilities RAID option for the Altos G540 system is already turned on the server and the monitor. Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility This section explains how to save the new SATA...
... controller or through an external controller board option (LSI 1068 SAS controller or LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID controller). 114 Appendix A: Server management tools RAID configuration utilities RAID option for the Altos G540 system is already turned on the server and the monitor. Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility This section explains how to save the new SATA...
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...and the monitor. 2 During POST, press Ctrl-I on the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM prompt. 115 To initialize the Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility: Note: There must be more than two SATA hard drives installed in the system, otherwise the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ...space bar to select the drives that came with more than two hard drives installed. 5 Press Enter to accept the RAID 1 volume capacity. 6 Press Enter, then Y to start creating the new RAID 1 volume. Create RAID Volume under the Disk/Volume Information. 7 Revert to the Main Menu and select 4. To create...
...and the monitor. 2 During POST, press Ctrl-I on the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM prompt. 115 To initialize the Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility: Note: There must be more than two SATA hard drives installed in the system, otherwise the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ...space bar to select the drives that came with more than two hard drives installed. 5 Press Enter to accept the RAID 1 volume capacity. 6 Press Enter, then Y to start creating the new RAID 1 volume. Create RAID Volume under the Disk/Volume Information. 7 Revert to the Main Menu and select 4. To create...
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...press Enter. 7 Press Esc twice, then select Save changes then exit this menu. To create a RAID 1 volume with a hot spare disk: 1 On the LSI Logic Config Utility, click SAS1068, then press Enter. 2 Select RAID Properties, then press Enter. 3 Select Create IM Volume, then press Enter. 4 Move the cursor ...To initialize the LSI Logic Config Utility: 1 Turn on the SAS BIOS prompt. To load the factory default RAID setting: 1 On the LSI Logic Config Utility, press Alt-N to create a RAID 1 volume when the LSI 1068 SAS controller board is already turned on, close all open applications, then restart...
...press Enter. 7 Press Esc twice, then select Save changes then exit this menu. To create a RAID 1 volume with a hot spare disk: 1 On the LSI Logic Config Utility, click SAS1068, then press Enter. 2 Select RAID Properties, then press Enter. 3 Select Create IM Volume, then press Enter. 4 Move the cursor ...To initialize the LSI Logic Config Utility: 1 Turn on the SAS BIOS prompt. To load the factory default RAID setting: 1 On the LSI Logic Config Utility, press Alt-N to create a RAID 1 volume when the LSI 1068 SAS controller board is already turned on, close all open applications, then restart...
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... system. Proceed to the user documentation that came with your OS for related instructions. If the server is installed. To load the factory default RAID setting: 1 On the Configuration menu, select Adapter Properties to display the current adapter settings. 2 Click Next to change the setting from No ...to Yes, then click Submit. 4 Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot the server. LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility This section explains how to launch the Configuration menu. Refer to the installation of Set Factory Defaults from No to Yes. The ...
... system. Proceed to the user documentation that came with your OS for related instructions. If the server is installed. To load the factory default RAID setting: 1 On the Configuration menu, select Adapter Properties to display the current adapter settings. 2 Click Next to change the setting from No ...to Yes, then click Submit. 4 Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot the server. LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility This section explains how to launch the Configuration menu. Refer to the installation of Set Factory Defaults from No to Yes. The ...
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...Refer to the user documentation that you want to add into the array. 6 After selecting the drives, click Accept DG, then Next. 7 Select the RAID Level you want to initialize the new logical drives. All the created logical drives will be listed. 11 Click on Home to revert to the...disk: 1 Access the Configuration menu. 2 Under Physical Drives, select a free disk marked as Hotsapare and highlighted in pink. Proceed to the installation of the RAID volume, click Accept, then Yes to save the configuration. 10 Click Yes to use. 8 Create the logical volume and specify its size on the Select...
...Refer to the user documentation that you want to add into the array. 6 After selecting the drives, click Accept DG, then Next. 7 Select the RAID Level you want to initialize the new logical drives. All the created logical drives will be listed. 11 Click on Home to revert to the...disk: 1 Access the Configuration menu. 2 Under Physical Drives, select a free disk marked as Hotsapare and highlighted in pink. Proceed to the installation of the RAID volume, click Accept, then Yes to save the configuration. 10 Click Yes to use. 8 Create the logical volume and specify its size on the Select...
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... H hard drive activity indicator, location 9 activity indicator, status 21 BIOS settings 83 install, easy-swap 47 install, hot-plug 45 RAID configuration 114 troubleshooting 107 hardware monitor 15 hardware options media storage 7 redundant modules 7 server management 7 hardware upgrade options 7 procedures 37 ...indicators front panel 21 HDD carrier 22 LAN port 22 power supply module 23 LSI Logic Config Utility 116 LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility 117 M mechanical specifications chassis 6 mainboard 6 media storage specification 4 upgrade option 7 memory BIOS settings 78 configuration...
... H hard drive activity indicator, location 9 activity indicator, status 21 BIOS settings 83 install, easy-swap 47 install, hot-plug 45 RAID configuration 114 troubleshooting 107 hardware monitor 15 hardware options media storage 7 redundant modules 7 server management 7 hardware upgrade options 7 procedures 37 ...indicators front panel 21 HDD carrier 22 LAN port 22 power supply module 23 LSI Logic Config Utility 116 LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility 117 M mechanical specifications chassis 6 mainboard 6 media storage specification 4 upgrade option 7 memory BIOS settings 78 configuration...
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... cable arm 130 mounting hole pattern 124 precautions 121 procedures 125 rack mount kit 122 screw types 123 RAID configuration LSI Logic Config Utility 116 LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility 117 Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility 114 rear panel 11 S SAS controller board board layout 18 install 62 mainboard slot 16 security...
... cable arm 130 mounting hole pattern 124 precautions 121 procedures 125 rack mount kit 122 screw types 123 RAID configuration LSI Logic Config Utility 116 LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility 117 Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility 114 rear panel 11 S SAS controller board board layout 18 install 62 mainboard slot 16 security...
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... events Wake on LAN 79 Wake on Ring 79 Wake on RTC alarm 79 Z ZCR compatible PCI-X slot 17 SAS ZCR option 17 Zero Channel RAID, see ZCR 17
... events Wake on LAN 79 Wake on Ring 79 Wake on RTC alarm 79 Z ZCR compatible PCI-X slot 17 SAS ZCR option 17 Zero Channel RAID, see ZCR 17