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... product from children. Keep batteries away from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a When the power cord or plug is 15 feet (4.6 meters). It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V ...extensive work by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Batteries may present a risk of power supply cord set (provided in fire. Maximum length is damaged or frayed. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in your area. 14...
... product from children. Keep batteries away from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a When the power cord or plug is 15 feet (4.6 meters). It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V ...extensive work by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Batteries may present a risk of power supply cord set (provided in fire. Maximum length is damaged or frayed. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in your area. 14...
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... module 20 System LED indicators 21 Front panel LED indicators 21 Hot-plug HDD LED indicator 22 LAN port LED indicators 22 Power supply module LED indicators 23 2 System setup 25 Setting up the system 27 Pre-installation requirements 27 Connecting peripherals 28 Turning on the ...system 29 Power-on problems 30 Configuring the system OS 31 Rack mount configuration 32 Turning off the system 33 3 System upgrade 35 Installation precautions...
... module 20 System LED indicators 21 Front panel LED indicators 21 Hot-plug HDD LED indicator 22 LAN port LED indicators 22 Power supply module LED indicators 23 2 System setup 25 Setting up the system 27 Pre-installation requirements 27 Connecting peripherals 28 Turning on the ...system 29 Power-on problems 30 Configuring the system OS 31 Rack mount configuration 32 Turning off the system 33 3 System upgrade 35 Installation precautions...
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... memory 55 Installing an expansion card 60 Installing the SAS controller board 62 Installing the BMC module 63 Installing the ARMC/3 module 64 Installing a redundant power supply module 66 4 System BIOS 69 BIOS overview 71 Entering BIOS setup 72 BIOS setup primary menus 72 BIOS setup navigation keys 73 Main menu 74...
... memory 55 Installing an expansion card 60 Installing the SAS controller board 62 Installing the BMC module 63 Installing the ARMC/3 module 64 Installing a redundant power supply module 66 4 System BIOS 69 BIOS overview 71 Entering BIOS setup 72 BIOS setup primary menus 72 BIOS setup navigation keys 73 Main menu 74...
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... • Parallel port • Four rear USB 2.0 ports • Two Gigabit LAN ports (RJ-45) Power supply and system fan • 610-watts power supply with redundant option • System fan with redundant option Hardware monitoring and server management • Winbond W83792D hardware... monitoring IC for voltage, temperature, and fan speed detection • LED indicators for constant monitoring of basic system function • Acer ...
... • Parallel port • Four rear USB 2.0 ports • Two Gigabit LAN ports (RJ-45) Power supply and system fan • 610-watts power supply with redundant option • System fan with redundant option Hardware monitoring and server management • Winbond W83792D hardware... monitoring IC for voltage, temperature, and fan speed detection • LED indicators for constant monitoring of basic system function • Acer ...
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... RAID controller board supports: - In-band and out-band server management • ARMC/3 (Acer Remote Management Card/3) module - Backup battery unit (BBU) option • Ultra 320 SCSI HBA (for backup devices only) • Redundant modules • Hot-swap redundant power supply • Redundant system fan • Server management • BMC (Baseboard Management Controller...
... RAID controller board supports: - In-band and out-band server management • ARMC/3 (Acer Remote Management Card/3) module - Backup battery unit (BBU) option • Ultra 320 SCSI HBA (for backup devices only) • Redundant modules • Hot-swap redundant power supply • Redundant system fan • Server management • BMC (Baseboard Management Controller...
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PS/2 mouse port Connects to disengage the module from the chassis. Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Component Description Power supply module release latch Push down the latch to a PS/2 mouse. Power supply module cord socket Connect the system power cord here. Monitor port Connects to a PS/2 keyboard. PS/2 keyboard Connects to monitors. port Parallel port Connects to serial devices. Main power Provides the system's main power supply module supply. Serial port Connects to parallel devices. 11 Rear panel No.
PS/2 mouse port Connects to disengage the module from the chassis. Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Component Description Power supply module release latch Push down the latch to a PS/2 mouse. Power supply module cord socket Connect the system power cord here. Monitor port Connects to a PS/2 keyboard. PS/2 keyboard Connects to monitors. port Parallel port Connects to serial devices. Main power Provides the system's main power supply module supply. Serial port Connects to parallel devices. 11 Rear panel No.
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... group (when rack-mounted) for purpose of the power supply module. (green) Redundant power supply module bay Accommodates an optional hot-swap redundant power supply module. PCI slot covers Protects the vacant expansion slots. Power supply module fault indicator Indicates the occurrence of a fault condition in the power supply module. (green/amber) Power supply module status indicator Indicates the status of identification...
... group (when rack-mounted) for purpose of the power supply module. (green) Redundant power supply module bay Accommodates an optional hot-swap redundant power supply module. PCI slot covers Protects the vacant expansion slots. Power supply module fault indicator Indicates the occurrence of a fault condition in the power supply module. (green/amber) Power supply module status indicator Indicates the status of identification...
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Component 1 Redundant power supply module bay 2 Air duct 3 Heat sink fan (HSF) assemblies 4 Release sliders for the 5.25-inch devices 5 Release sliders for the HDD cages 6 Mainboard 7 PCI slot lock levers 8 System fan Users have the option to purchase a redundant system fan unit. 13 Internal components No.
Component 1 Redundant power supply module bay 2 Air duct 3 Heat sink fan (HSF) assemblies 4 Release sliders for the 5.25-inch devices 5 Release sliders for the HDD cages 6 Mainboard 7 PCI slot lock levers 8 System fan Users have the option to purchase a redundant system fan unit. 13 Internal components No.
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... Network connection is established and is established. To purchase this option, contact your local Acer representative. Indicator Color Status Description Power Green On The system has AC power and is powered on the front panel allow the constant monitoring of basic system functions. LAN port 1/2...Blinking The system is installed on the: • Front panel • Hot-plug HDD carrier • LAN port • Power supply module Knowing what each LED indicator signifies can aid in problem diagnosis and troubleshooting. Status/fault1 Green On Amber On System in standby...
... Network connection is established and is established. To purchase this option, contact your local Acer representative. Indicator Color Status Description Power Green On The system has AC power and is powered on the front panel allow the constant monitoring of basic system functions. LAN port 1/2...Blinking The system is installed on the: • Front panel • Hot-plug HDD carrier • LAN port • Power supply module Knowing what each LED indicator signifies can aid in problem diagnosis and troubleshooting. Status/fault1 Green On Amber On System in standby...
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Off AC power is disconnected from the module. Amber On • Overvoltage • Overcurrent • Output short circuit Off AC power is disconnected from the module. Fault (bottom) Green On Input voltage requirements are met. 23 Power supply module LED indicators Indicator Color Status Description Status (top) Green On Output requirements are met.
Off AC power is disconnected from the module. Amber On • Overvoltage • Overcurrent • Output short circuit Off AC power is disconnected from the module. Fault (bottom) Green On Input voltage requirements are met. 23 Power supply module LED indicators Indicator Color Status Description Status (top) Green On Output requirements are met.
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... to page 39 for instructions. 2 Observe steps 2 through 5 of the previous section. 3 Connect the easy-swap HDD cables. (1) Connect the power connectors of the SAS/SATA2 cable to the power supply module HDD power cables. (2) Connect the data connectors of the SAS/SATA2 cable to the signal connectors of the of the easy-swap...
... to page 39 for instructions. 2 Observe steps 2 through 5 of the previous section. 3 Connect the easy-swap HDD cables. (1) Connect the power connectors of the SAS/SATA2 cable to the power supply module HDD power cables. (2) Connect the data connectors of the SAS/SATA2 cable to the signal connectors of the of the easy-swap...
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.... WARNING! Caution! Make sure that you are trained to service server systems and are properly grounded before handling a power supply module. 66 3 System upgrade Installing a redundant power supply module The Altos G540 supports two 610-watts hot-swap power supply modules. There are no serviceable parts inside the module. The system ships out with equipment capable of the...
.... WARNING! Caution! Make sure that you are trained to service server systems and are properly grounded before handling a power supply module. 66 3 System upgrade Installing a redundant power supply module The Altos G540 supports two 610-watts hot-swap power supply modules. There are no serviceable parts inside the module. The system ships out with equipment capable of the...
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67 To install a hot-swap power supply module: 1 Detach the cover from the chassis. Keep the cover for future reassembly. 2 Slide the module into the empty bay until you feel resistance, and it locks into place. 3 Verify that the power status indicators on the main power supply and on the newly installed redundant power supply are illuminated green.
67 To install a hot-swap power supply module: 1 Detach the cover from the chassis. Keep the cover for future reassembly. 2 Slide the module into the empty bay until you feel resistance, and it locks into place. 3 Verify that the power status indicators on the main power supply and on the newly installed redundant power supply are illuminated green.
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... and configured? • Are the BIOS configuration settings in boards sharing the same interrupt. Refer to turn the server on (power on add-in boards and peripheral devices correct? 103 Initial troubleshooting checklist Use the checklist below to the manufacturer's documentation that there...-240 V? • Are all peripheral cables correctly connected and secured? • Did you 're encountering. • AC power is available at the wall outlet? • Is the power supply module properly installed? • Is the system power cord properly plugged into the power supply module socket?
... and configured? • Are the BIOS configuration settings in boards sharing the same interrupt. Refer to turn the server on (power on add-in boards and peripheral devices correct? 103 Initial troubleshooting checklist Use the checklist below to the manufacturer's documentation that there...-240 V? • Are all peripheral cables correctly connected and secured? • Did you 're encountering. • AC power is available at the wall outlet? • Is the power supply module properly installed? • Is the system power cord properly plugged into the power supply module socket?
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...This section provides a detailed approach to the system and/or the peripheral device. 1 Turn off the system and any peripheral devices. If the power indicator did not light up status Caution: Before disconnecting any peripheral cables from the server, turn off the system and all external peripheral devices. 2...attempt to boot from a floppy diskette or from the hard drive, make sure there is no diskette in floppy drive and no disc in the power supply module cord socket. 4 Make sure the display monitor and keyboard are correctly connected to the system. 5 Turn on the display monitor. 6 Set ...
...This section provides a detailed approach to the system and/or the peripheral device. 1 Turn off the system and any peripheral devices. If the power indicator did not light up status Caution: Before disconnecting any peripheral cables from the server, turn off the system and all external peripheral devices. 2...attempt to boot from a floppy diskette or from the hard drive, make sure there is no diskette in floppy drive and no disc in the power supply module cord socket. 4 Make sure the display monitor and keyboard are correctly connected to the system. 5 Turn on the display monitor. 6 Set ...
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... populated according to the system guidelines. • Make sure that you have installed system compliant processors, and that the wall outlet has power. Power indicator does not light. FDD activity indicator does not light. 106 5 System troubleshooting Specific problems and corrective actions Listed below are set ... according to determine if one of your server and their possible solutions. Do the following : • Make sure the power supply module is properly installed. • Make sure the power cord is successful, install the cards back in cares and see if the system boots.
... populated according to the system guidelines. • Make sure that you have installed system compliant processors, and that the wall outlet has power. Power indicator does not light. FDD activity indicator does not light. 106 5 System troubleshooting Specific problems and corrective actions Listed below are set ... according to determine if one of your server and their possible solutions. Do the following : • Make sure the power supply module is properly installed. • Make sure the power cord is successful, install the cards back in cares and see if the system boots.
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... L LAN ports location 12 network connection indicator 22 network speed indicator 22 troubleshooting 108 LED 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...
... L LAN ports location 12 network connection indicator 22 network speed indicator 22 troubleshooting 108 LED 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...
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... 11 indicator, location 9 indicator, status 21 troubleshooting 106 turn off 33 turn on 29 power off via hardware 33 via software 33 power supply module fault indicator, description 23 fault indicator, location 12 install 66 redundant bay 13 release ...bridge 16 specification chipset 3 environmental 6 hardware monitoring 5 I/O ports 5 mechanical 6 media storage 4 memory 3 networking 4 operating system 5 PCI interface 4 power supply 5 processor 3 server management 5 system fan 5 video controller 4 status/fault indicator description 21 location 9 supervisor password 89 system boards ARMC/3 module 20...
... 11 indicator, location 9 indicator, status 21 troubleshooting 106 turn off 33 turn on 29 power off via hardware 33 via software 33 power supply module fault indicator, description 23 fault indicator, location 12 install 66 redundant bay 13 release ...bridge 16 specification chipset 3 environmental 6 hardware monitoring 5 I/O ports 5 mechanical 6 media storage 4 memory 3 networking 4 operating system 5 PCI interface 4 power supply 5 processor 3 server management 5 system fan 5 video controller 4 status/fault indicator description 21 location 9 supervisor password 89 system boards ARMC/3 module 20...
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... 37 expansion card 60 hard drive 41 installation precautions 37 memory 55 post-installation instructions 38 preinstallation instructions 38 processor 50 redundant power supply module 66 SAS controller board 62 T thermal grease 52 troubleshooting display problems 109 DVD-ROM drive problems 107 FAQ 106 FDD ...problem 106 hardware diagnostics 104 HDD problem 107 initial checklist 103 initial startup problems 102 memory problem 107 network problems 108 power indicator problem 106 software program problem 108 system reset 101 USB device problems 108 U UID switch 12 unit identification, see UID...
... 37 expansion card 60 hard drive 41 installation precautions 37 memory 55 post-installation instructions 38 preinstallation instructions 38 processor 50 redundant power supply module 66 SAS controller board 62 T thermal grease 52 troubleshooting display problems 109 DVD-ROM drive problems 107 FAQ 106 FDD ...problem 106 hardware diagnostics 104 HDD problem 107 initial checklist 103 initial startup problems 102 memory problem 107 network problems 108 power indicator problem 106 software program problem 108 system reset 101 USB device problems 108 U UID switch 12 unit identification, see UID...