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... the serial number, model number, and purchase information. Such changes will be incorporated in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. All correspondence concerning your server. No part of Acer Incorporated. Acer Altos R520 Series User's Guide Changes may be made periodically to the information in new editions of...
... the serial number, model number, and purchase information. Such changes will be incorporated in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. All correspondence concerning your server. No part of Acer Incorporated. Acer Altos R520 Series User's Guide Changes may be made periodically to the information in new editions of...
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... label (shown below) is granted by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is located on the drive. Operation is subject to operate this server. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Federal Communications Commission, to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...
... label (shown below) is granted by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is located on the drive. Operation is subject to operate this server. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Federal Communications Commission, to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...
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... 35 Turning off the system 36 3 System upgrade 37 Installation precautions 39 ESD precautions 39 Pre-installation instructions 39 Post-installation instructions 40 Opening the server 41 Removing and installing the front bezel 41 Removing and installing the top cover 43 Removing and installing the CPU air duct 45
... 35 Turning off the system 36 3 System upgrade 37 Installation precautions 39 ESD precautions 39 Pre-installation instructions 39 Post-installation instructions 40 Opening the server 41 Removing and installing the front bezel 41 Removing and installing the top cover 43 Removing and installing the CPU air duct 45
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... 84 Installing and removing the SATA software RAID activation key 87 4 BIOS setup BIOS setup Entering BIOS setup Using the BIOS menus Main Advanced Security Server Management Boot Options Boot Manager Error Manager Exit Upgrading the BIOS 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Resetting the system Problems following initial system installation First steps checklist 89...
... 84 Installing and removing the SATA software RAID activation key 87 4 BIOS setup BIOS setup Entering BIOS setup Using the BIOS menus Main Advanced Security Server Management Boot Options Boot Manager Error Manager Exit Upgrading the BIOS 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Resetting the system Problems following initial system installation First steps checklist 89...
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This chapter provides a brief overview of the system hardware, including illustrations with numerous high performance features designed to provide easy server set up, remote management, highly reliable shared storage, and handle more demanding database or high transaction applications. The Acer Altos R520 is a 1U dual-core Intel Xeonbased server equipped with component identification.
This chapter provides a brief overview of the system hardware, including illustrations with numerous high performance features designed to provide easy server set up, remote management, highly reliable shared storage, and handle more demanding database or high transaction applications. The Acer Altos R520 is a 1U dual-core Intel Xeonbased server equipped with component identification.
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... storage • Slim-line IDE optical drive • Supports either a SAS or SATA HDD interface 3 System features Listed below are the key features of the Acer Altos R520 server.
... storage • Slim-line IDE optical drive • Supports either a SAS or SATA HDD interface 3 System features Listed below are the key features of the Acer Altos R520 server.
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... 244-pin mini-DIMM connector, supporting a single registered ECC non-parity DDR2400 MHz mini-DIMM to eight hot-plug 2.5" SAS hard disk drives - Intel Embedded Server RAID Technology capable of a RAID activation key and a RAID cache on the mid-plane board. Passive mid-plane board - Intel Embedded... Server RAID Technology capable of power failure, you can also install a RAID BBU. 1 Supported when available. Active mid-plane board - Up to provide RAID cache. ...
... 244-pin mini-DIMM connector, supporting a single registered ECC non-parity DDR2400 MHz mini-DIMM to eight hot-plug 2.5" SAS hard disk drives - Intel Embedded Server RAID Technology capable of a RAID activation key and a RAID cache on the mid-plane board. Passive mid-plane board - Intel Embedded... Server RAID Technology capable of power failure, you can also install a RAID BBU. 1 Supported when available. Active mid-plane board - Up to provide RAID cache. ...
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... • BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) • IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) 2.0 compliant • In-band and out-band server management • ARMC/3 (Acer Remote Management Card/3) module (optional) • High performance KVM redirection • Includes a dedicated NIC port • USB mouse, keyboard, and media redirection Control panel • ...
... • BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) • IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) 2.0 compliant • In-band and out-band server management • ARMC/3 (Acer Remote Management Card/3) module (optional) • High performance KVM redirection • Includes a dedicated NIC port • USB mouse, keyboard, and media redirection Control panel • ...
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...; PS/2 mouse port • Serial B port (RJ-45) • Two Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) LAN ports (RJ-45) • Server management port (10/100 Mbps) (RJ-45)2 • VGA/monitor port • Two USB 2.0 ports Operating system and software • Operating system ... Netware 6.5 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0, EM64T • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0, EM64T • ASM (Acer Server Manager) 3 • Easy Build 2 Power supply • Supports one to two 650-watts power supply modules • Supports ...
...; PS/2 mouse port • Serial B port (RJ-45) • Two Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) LAN ports (RJ-45) • Server management port (10/100 Mbps) (RJ-45)2 • VGA/monitor port • Two USB 2.0 ports Operating system and software • Operating system ... Netware 6.5 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0, EM64T • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0, EM64T • ASM (Acer Server Manager) 3 • Easy Build 2 Power supply • Supports one to two 650-watts power supply modules • Supports ...
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... the backside of the front bezel allow access to be monitored when the front bezel is removable to allow the system status LEDs to the server's hard drives, peripheral device, and control panel. 7 External and internal structure Front bezel The front bezel provides an interface for system management via status LED...
... the backside of the front bezel allow access to be monitored when the front bezel is removable to allow the system status LEDs to the server's hard drives, peripheral device, and control panel. 7 External and internal structure Front bezel The front bezel provides an interface for system management via status LED...
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This requires the installation of server. 9 Rear panel Item Component Item Component A PS2 mouse port G, H USB 2.0 ports B Low profile PCI expansion I slot VGA/monitor port C Full height PCI expansion slot J, K Gigabit LAN ports (10/100/ 1000 Mbps) D Power supply module1 L DB9 serial port A E Power supply module bay M PS2 keyboard port filler panel F Server management port (10/ 100 Mbps) (RJ-45) cover 2 1 The system power can be configured to support redundant (1+1) and non-redundant (1+0) configuration. 2 Reserved for remote management of an ARMC/3 module.
This requires the installation of server. 9 Rear panel Item Component Item Component A PS2 mouse port G, H USB 2.0 ports B Low profile PCI expansion I slot VGA/monitor port C Full height PCI expansion slot J, K Gigabit LAN ports (10/100/ 1000 Mbps) D Power supply module1 L DB9 serial port A E Power supply module bay M PS2 keyboard port filler panel F Server management port (10/ 100 Mbps) (RJ-45) cover 2 1 The system power can be configured to support redundant (1+1) and non-redundant (1+0) configuration. 2 Reserved for remote management of an ARMC/3 module.
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... D Power/sleep indicator Item Component E Power/sleep button F NMI button G System ID button 17 Control panel The Acer Altos R520 server supports either the mini control panel, providing basic functionality, or the standard control panel, which adds additional server management features. Both control panels utilize a combination of control buttons, status LED indicators, along with I/O ports...
... D Power/sleep indicator Item Component E Power/sleep button F NMI button G System ID button 17 Control panel The Acer Altos R520 server supports either the mini control panel, providing basic functionality, or the standard control panel, which adds additional server management features. Both control panels utilize a combination of control buttons, status LED indicators, along with I/O ports...
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The mainboard system ID LED is visible through the rear of the chassis and allows you to locate the server you to determine the cause of the problem. Reset button Reboots and initializes the system. After using the interrupt, a memory download can be performed... panel button function overview The following table list and describe the function of the control buttons available on from behind a rack of servers. Control button Function NMI button Puts the server in a halt-state for diagnostic purposes and allows you 're working on the control panel. This button also functions as a...
The mainboard system ID LED is visible through the rear of the chassis and allows you to locate the server you to determine the cause of the problem. Reset button Reboots and initializes the system. After using the interrupt, a memory download can be performed... panel button function overview The following table list and describe the function of the control buttons available on from behind a rack of servers. Control button Function NMI button Puts the server in a halt-state for diagnostic purposes and allows you 're working on the control panel. This button also functions as a...
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... site for the system for future use. Save the boxes and packing materials for maximum efficiency. Consider the following items from the package: • Acer Altos R520 server system • Acer EasyBUILDTM • Acer Altos R520 accessory box If any of heat • Secluded from sources of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your dealer immediately.
... site for the system for future use. Save the boxes and packing materials for maximum efficiency. Consider the following items from the package: • Acer Altos R520 server system • Acer EasyBUILDTM • Acer Altos R520 accessory box If any of heat • Secluded from sources of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your dealer immediately.
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32 2 System setup Connecting peripherals Caution! Note: Consult the operating system manual for specific connection instructions on the peripherals you want to connect to an incorrect voltage source. The server operates on how to configure the network setup. Refer to the illustration below for information on 100-127/200-240 VAC only. Do not connect the system to the system.
32 2 System setup Connecting peripherals Caution! Note: Consult the operating system manual for specific connection instructions on the peripherals you want to connect to an incorrect voltage source. The server operates on how to configure the network setup. Refer to the illustration below for information on 100-127/200-240 VAC only. Do not connect the system to the system.
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... you install the OS with the EasyBUILD DVD. For more information, refer to close the disc tray. 6 The Acer EasyBUILD sequence begins. Note: EasyBUILD DVD supports Windows Server 2003, Red Hat Linux, and SUSE operating system only. Windows or Linux OS CD is properly inserted before closing...CD-ROM drive. 5 Gently press the drive Stop/Eject button again to the EasyBUILD Installation guide. Caution! 35 Configuring the system OS The Acer Altos R520 server comes with the label or title side of operating system. To start using EasyBUILD, follow the steps below. 1 Locate the EasyBUILD DVD ...
... you install the OS with the EasyBUILD DVD. For more information, refer to close the disc tray. 6 The Acer EasyBUILD sequence begins. Note: EasyBUILD DVD supports Windows Server 2003, Red Hat Linux, and SUSE operating system only. Windows or Linux OS CD is properly inserted before closing...CD-ROM drive. 5 Gently press the drive Stop/Eject button again to the EasyBUILD Installation guide. Caution! 35 Configuring the system OS The Acer Altos R520 server comes with the label or title side of operating system. To start using EasyBUILD, follow the steps below. 1 Locate the EasyBUILD DVD ...
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... a Suspend mode only. These include: • Software power off If you are using a Windows OS on your server, you cannot shut down the server using another OS, refer to the OS documentation for instructions on how to shut down the OS. • Hardware power off If you can then ... down from the drop-down window then click on OK. 36 2 System setup Turning off the system There are two ways to turn off the server by clicking the Start button, point to your...
... a Suspend mode only. These include: • Software power off If you are using a Windows OS on your server, you cannot shut down the server using another OS, refer to the OS documentation for instructions on how to shut down the OS. • Hardware power off If you can then ... down from the drop-down window then click on OK. 36 2 System setup Turning off the system There are two ways to turn off the server by clicking the Start button, point to your...
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...requiring ESD protection. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the processor, disk drives, expansion boards, motherboard, memory modules and other server components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with pre-installation and post-installation instructions. Pre-installation instructions Perform the ... for specific installation instructions on page 41. 5 Follow the ESD precautions described in this section when handling a server component. 6 Remove any component: 1 Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it to a metal part of the...
...requiring ESD protection. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the processor, disk drives, expansion boards, motherboard, memory modules and other server components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with pre-installation and post-installation instructions. Pre-installation instructions Perform the ... for specific installation instructions on page 41. 5 Follow the ESD precautions described in this section when handling a server component. 6 Remove any component: 1 Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it to a metal part of the...
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Post-installation instructions Perform the steps below after installing a server component. 1 See to it that all components or cable that have been previously removed. 3 Reinstall the top cover. 4 Reinstall the front bezel. 5 Connect the ... cables. 6 Turn on the system. Failure to the described step-by-step instructions. 2 Reinstall all components are installed according to properly turn off the server before you are a qualified service technician. 40 3 System upgrade Warning! Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you start installing components...
Post-installation instructions Perform the steps below after installing a server component. 1 See to it that all components or cable that have been previously removed. 3 Reinstall the top cover. 4 Reinstall the front bezel. 5 Connect the ... cables. 6 Turn on the system. Failure to the described step-by-step instructions. 2 Reinstall all components are installed according to properly turn off the server before you are a qualified service technician. 40 3 System upgrade Warning! Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you start installing components...
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... off the system and all peripherals connected to the control panel. 2 Grasp the front bezel at the outer edge and pull it . 41 Opening the server Caution! The front bezel and top cover are removable to allow access to the following sections for instructions. Refer to the system's internal components. Removing...
... off the system and all peripherals connected to the control panel. 2 Grasp the front bezel at the outer edge and pull it . 41 Opening the server Caution! The front bezel and top cover are removable to allow access to the following sections for instructions. Refer to the system's internal components. Removing...