AR360 F1 Series User Guide
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iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
iv • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length.
vi Additional safety information Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm.
vii If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort.
viii • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity.
ix Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
x Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
xi a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and b The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt. 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device.
xii inoperable. Under normal operation, both power supplies share the system loading. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Appareil à laser de classe 1 Attention : Radiation laser visible et invisible en cas d’ouverture. Éviter toute exposition aux rayons.
1 Overview External and internal structure Front panel Rear panel Internal components Mainboard 2 3 3 6 8 9 2 System setup Setting up the system Pre-installation requirements Connecting peripherals Turning on the system To power on the system: Power-on problems Configuring the system OS Turning off the system 3 System upgrades Installation precautions ESD precautions Pre-installation instructions Post-installation instructions Removal and replacement procedures Extend the server from the rack Power down
xiv Upgrading the system memory Installing a memory module: Removing a memory module: Installing an expansion card Installing a SAS card Installing the right riser card Rack installation information System rack installation Vertical mounting hole pattern Installing the system into the rack 51 58 60 61 61 63 66 67 69 70 4 System BIOS 77 Introduction The BIOS setup utility Changing configuration data Main setup Advanced Settings Boot Features Processor & Clock Options Advanced Chipset Control IDE/SATA con
xv Verifying the condition of the storage devices Confirming loading of the operating system Specific problems and corrective actions Appendix A: Server management tools Server management overview RAID configuration utilities Intel onboard SATA RAID Creation Adaptec onboard SATA RAID Creation Appendix B: Rack mount configuration Rack installation information System rack installation Vertical mounting hole pattern Installing the system into the rack Appendix C: Acer Smart Console Using Acer Smart Console
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1 System tour
2 1 System tour Overview The AR360 F1 is a high-performance 1U rack-mount dual-socket server that supports up to two new generations of Intel architecture processors (Intel® Xeon 5500 series and Intel® Xeon 5600 series processors), DDR3 memory technology, PCI Express Gen2 (5.0Gb/s) quad onboard gigabit Ethernet controllers with Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology I/OAT, VT-d and iSCSI boot and integrated BMC management feature.
3 External and internal structure Front panel The illustration below shows the system front panel. With 2.5-inch HDD bays No.
4 1 System tour No. Icon Component 7 HDD activity indicator 8 Power indicator 9 Hot-plug HDD activity indicator 10 Hot-plug HDD status indicator 11 Rack handles 12 2.
5 LED indicator LED color LED state Status System ID / status / fault indicator Blue On System ID button pressed Blue Blinking IPMI-activated system ID Red On CPU overheat Red Fast Blink (1x/sec) Fan failure Red Slow Blink (1x/4sec) Power failure Green On LAN Link / No Access (LAN1, Green Blinking LAN Access LAN2) N/A Off Disconnect / Idle LAN activity indicators
6 1 System tour Rear panel No. Component 1 Power supply modules 2 PS/2 mouse port 3 Server management port (RJ-45) (10/100 Mbps) 4 Low-profile PCI Express 2.0 x8 (x8 link) expansion slot 5 Full-height PCI Express 2.0 x16 (x16 link) expansion slot 6 Flex I/O expansion slot 7 System ID indicator 8 Gigabit LAN1 - 4 ports (10/100/1000 Mbps) 9 Monitor port 10 COM port 11 USB 2.
7 Rear panel LED indicator status LED indicator LED color LED state Status System ID LED N/A Off Normal Blue On System ID button pressed Blue Blinking IPMI-activated system ID LAN port LED indicators LED indicator LED color LED state Status RJ45 LED (Left) N/A Off No connection or 10 Mbps Green On 100 Mbps Amber On 1000 Mbps Green On Active connection Green Blinking Transmit/Receive activity RJ45 LED (Right)
8 1 System tour Internal components No.
9 Mainboard The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should look like the figure shown below.
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11 No. Connector Description 17 T-SGPIO1 Serial General Purpose Input/Output header 1 18 I-SATA0~5 SATA ports Note: I-SATA5 is reserved for an installed optical drive.
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13 Mainboard jumper settings No. Jumper Description Default Setting 1 JBT1 Clear CMOS Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of the CMOS contents. To clear CMOS, disconnect the power and short the CMOS pads with a metal object such as a small screwdriver.
14 1 System tour No. Jumper Description Default Setting 5 JPB BMC Enabled Pins 1~2 (enable) 6 JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1~2 (enable) 7 JPL1/ JPL2 GLAN1/GLAN2 Enable Pins 1~2 (enable) 8 JPRST1 BMC/PHY Enable Pins 1~2 (enable) 9 JWD Watch Dog Pins 1~2 (reset) Note: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.
15 Mainboard LEDs No.
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2 System setup
18 2 System setup Setting up the system Pre-installation requirements Selecting a site Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for maximum efficiency. Consider the following factors when choosing a site for the system: • Near a grounded power outlet. • Clean and dust-free. • Stable surface free from vibration. • Well-ventilated and away from sources of heat.
19 Connecting peripherals Caution: The server operates on 100-127/200-240 VAC only. Do not connect the system to an incorrect voltage source. Refer to the illustration below for specific connection instructions on the peripherals you want to connect to the system. Rear connections Note: Consult the operating system manual for information on how to configure the network setup.
20 2 System setup Turning on the system After making sure that you have properly set up the system and connected all the required cables, you can now power on the system. To power on the system: After plugging in the power cord, press the power button. The system starts up and displays a welcome message on the monitor. After that, a series of POST messages appears. The POST messages indicate if the system is running well or not.
21 • No power comes from the grounded power outlet. Have an electrician check your power outlet. • Loose or improperly connected internal power cables. Check the internal cable connections. If you are not confident to perform this step, ask a qualified technician to assist you. Warning! Make sure all power cords are disconnected from the electrical outlet before performing this task.
22 2 System setup Configuring the system OS Acer Smart Setup assists you to conveniently install your choice of operating system. Note: To purchase the Acer Smart Server Manager software, contact your local Acer representative. To start using Smart Setup, follow the steps below. 1 Locate the Smart Setup included in the system package. 2 If an optional DVD drive is not installed in the server, connect an external DVD drive to your system.
23 Turning off the system There are two ways to turn off the server — via software or via hardware. The software procedure below applies to a system running the Windows operating system. For further operating system shutdown procedures, refer to the related user documentation. To turn off the system via software: 1 Press + + on the attached keyboard or click Start on the Windows taskbar. 2 Select Shut Down. 3 Select Shut down from the drop-down window then click on OK.
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3 System upgrades
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27 Installation precautions Before you install any server component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with pre-installation and post-installation instructions. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the processor, disk drives, expansion boards, mainboard, memory modules and other server components.
28 3 System upgrades 4 Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface. 5 Open the system according to the instructions on page 32 6 Follow the ESD precautions described in this section when handling a server component. Post-installation instructions Perform the steps below after installing a server component. 1 See to it that all components are installed according to the described step-by-step instructions. 2 Reinstall all components or cable that have been previously removed.
29 Removal and replacement procedures Required tools You need the following items for some procedures: • T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver (included with the server) Preparation procedures To access some components and perform certain service procedures, you must perform one or more of the following procedures: • Extend the server from the rack If you are performing service procedures in an Acer branded, telco, or third-party rack cabinet, you can use the locking feature of the rack rails to support the server
30 3 System upgrades Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that the rack is adequately stabilized before extending a component from the rack. 3 After performing the installation or maintenance procedure, slide the server back into the rack, and then press the server firmly into the rack to secure it in place. Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when pressing the server rail- release latches and sliding the server into the rack.
31 Important: Pressing the UID button illuminates the blue UID LEDs on the front and rear panels. In a rack environment, this feature facilitates locating a server when moving between the front and rear of the rack. 4 Disconnect the power cord. The system is now without power. Remove the server from the rack To remove the server from a third-party rack: 1 Power down the server. 2 Extend the server from the rack 3 Disconnect the cabling and remove the server from the rack.
32 3 System upgrades Opening the server Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it. Read the “Preinstallation instructions” on page 27. You need to open the server before you can install additional components or access the system’s internal components. Refer to the following sections for instructions. Removing the top cover Note: Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 27.
33 Installing the top cover 1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 27. 2 Install the top cover. (1) Place the top cover on the chassis so that the tabs on the cover align with the slots on the chassis. (2) Slide the top cover toward the front of the chassis until it is fully closed.
34 3 System upgrades Configuring the storage devices The system supports up to four 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA hard disk drives. An optional optical drive can also be added to the server. Accessing the drive bays Since SAS/SATA drives have hot-plug capability, you do not need to access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace SAS/SATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions.
35 Determining drive status Each HDD carrier features two status LED indicators (see page 3) to display the hard drive status. If you are replacing a failed HDD, determine which drive has failed by checking the hot-plug HDD status indicators. 2.
36 3 System upgrades Removing and installing a 2.5” hard disk drive Removing a 2.5” hard disk drive with carrier 1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 27. 2 Remove the carrier with failed HDD. 3 Remove the HDD carrier. (1) Unlock the HDD carrier latch. (2) Slide the HDD carrier latch to release the lever. (3) Pull the lever up. (4) Grasp the lever and pull the carrier from the chassis. 4 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 28. Installing a 2.
37 3 Lock the HDD carrier. Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 28 Removing the 2.5” Carrier Cage 1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 27. 2 Observe the Pre-installation instructions on page 27. 3 Unplug the power and data cables from the cage drives. 4 Remove the four screws of the HDD cage (1). 5 Slide the HDD cage out of the system chassis (2). 6 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 28.
38 5 3 System upgrades Pull the tab away from the drive and push the drive out of the system.
39 Installing an optical drive 1 Remove the ODD slot cover if present. 2 Insert the ODD into the system chassis. The drive is properly inserted if you hear a click and the locking tab locks into place (1).
40 3 System upgrades 3 Plug the power and data cables to the new optical drive (2), (3). 4 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 28. Note: I-SATA5 port is reserved for connecting to the installed optical drive.
41 Installing and removing the power supply WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, the installation of power supply modules should be referred to individuals who are qualified to service server systems and are trained to deal with equipment capable of generating hazardous energy levels. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, observe the thermal labels on each power supply module. You can also consider wearing protective gloves.
42 3 System upgrades Power supply failure If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the power supply unit. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Acer. Replacing the power supply Press the main power button on the front of the chassis and then unplug the AC power cord to completely remove power from the system before removing the power supply. 1 Remove the AC power cord from the power supply. 2 Remove the power supply module.
43 4 Push the new power supply module into the power bay until it clicks into place. 5 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server by pushing the power on button. Replacing a system fan The system has four high-performance PWM fans to provide the cooling for the system. Fan speed may be controlled by a setting in BIOS (see Chapter 4). To replace a fan module: 1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 27.
44 3 System upgrades (2) Push the fan clip handles inwards and pull the fan up and away from the chassis.(2) 4 Install the new fan module. (1) Insert the new fan into the chassis and push downwards until firmly seated. (2) Connect the fan cable to the mainboard. 5 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 28.
45 Replacing the processor and heatsink Notes: • Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. • If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intelcertified multidirectional heatsink and fan only. • Make sure to install the serverboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsinks.
46 3 System upgrades 4 Using a screwdriver, loosen the heatsink screws from the mainboard. 5 Lift the heat sink away from the processor. 6 Lay down the heat sink in an upright position — with the thermal patch facing upward. Do not let the thermal patch touch the work surface. Installing a heatsink Caution: The heat sink has a thermal interface material (TIM) on the underside. Use caution so that you do not damage the TIM. If a protective film is installed on the TIM, remove it.
47 2 Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied. 3 Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the (preinstalled) heatsink retention mechanism. 4 Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug. Do not fully tighten the screws or you may damage the CPU.) 5 Add the two remaining screws then finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.
48 3 System upgrades Upgrading the processor Processor configuration guidelines The server supports two LGA 1366 processor sockets supporting dualcore or quad-core Intel Xeon processors. The supplied processors may be upgraded or additional processors installed. Observe the following guidelines when replacing or installing a processor. • Processor 1 socket must always be populated. If no processor is installed in this socket, the system will fail to boot.
49 (4) Grasp the installed processor by its edges and lift it out of its socket. (5) Store the old processor inside an anti-static bag. 7 Remove the new processor from its protective packaging. 8 Install the new processor. (1) Hold the processor by its edges. Make sure the alignment tabs on the socket fit the two notch located on the edge of the processor. The pins are keyed in such a way that you cannot install the processor in the wrong orientation without bending the pins.
50 3 System upgrades (4) Engage the load lever back into place. 9 Apply the thermal interface material. (1) Use an alcohol pad to wipe off the old thermal grease from both the heat sink and the processor socket retention plate. (2) Apply a thin layer of an approved thermal interface material before installing the heat sink. Make sure that only a very thin layer is applied so that both contact surfaces are still visible. 10 Install the heatsink (see “Installing a heatsink” on page page 46).
51 Upgrading the system memory System memory interface The system has eighteen DIMM slots. Each CPU controls nine slots. The DIMM slots support DDR3-1333 registered/unbuffered ECC memory modules. For single rank and dual rank RDIMM, a maximum 3 DIMMs per channel and a total 18 DIMMs can be supported. For UDIMMs and quad rank RDIMMs, only 2 DIMMs per channel are supported and maximum total 12 DIMMs. • Each CPU has three memory channels (channel 1, 2 and 3). • Each channel has 3 slots.
52 3 System upgrades 3. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs. 4. DIMM modules support 8 GB and 16 GB DIMMs (support depends on availability). 5. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs. 6. 3-DIMM per channel configuration is only available for single/dual rank RDIMM.
53 • Mirroring mode needs the channel 1 & channel 2 with identical DIMM. DIMM slot populations within a channel do not have to be identical but the same DIMM slot location across channel 1 and channel 2 must be the same. DIMM1A and DIMM2A should be the same type, size and manufacturer. DIMM1B and DIMM2B memory should be the same type, size and manufacturer. DIMM1C and DIMM2C memory should be the same type, size and manufacturer. • Same rule is applied to the CPU2.
54 3 System upgrades CPU1 CPU2 E X X X X X X NA NA NA F X X X X X X NA NA NA X X X X X X X X NA NA NA X X NA NA NA Note: 1. Place DIMMs in “X” location. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables. 2. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs. 3. DIMM modules support 8 GB and 16 GB DIMMs (support depends on availability). 4. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs. 5. 3-DIMM per channel configuration is only available for single/dual rank RDIMM.
55 Channel 1 DIMM slots Configuration C Channel 2 DIMM slots Channel 3 DIMM slots Notes 1C 1B 1A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A X X X X X X NA NA NA SR, DR RDIMMS ONLY Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in “X” location. 2. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables. 3. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs. 4. DIMM modules support 8 GB and 16 GB DIMMs (support depends on availability). 5. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs. 6.
56 3 System upgrades Sparing mode • In this mode, if system detects degrading memory and system still not crash, the data in failed channel will be copied to spare channel. Failed channel is then isolated and spare channel becomes active. But if any uncorrectable error happens before the isolation, it will still cause the system stop normal operation. • Channel 3 is the spare channel. Therefore, the effective size will be reduced by one-third.
57 Sparing mode dual processor configuration: CPU1 Config 1C 1B 1A 2C 2B CPU2 2A 3C 3B 3A 1C 1B 1A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A A X X X B X X X X X X X X X C X X X X X X D X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X E X X X X X X X X X F X X X X X X X X X X X X Note: 1. Place DIMMs in “X” location. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables. 2. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs. 3.
58 3 System upgrades Memory identification Generally, there are some memory information printed on the label of the DIMM module. Different vendors may have different formats but the convention is usually like this: Item Description Density 1GB, 2GB,4GB,8GB. Intel Xeon Processor 5500 Series CPU supports DIMM organized by 1Gb or 2Gb DRAM chips. Intel Xeon 5600 Series CPU supports DIMM organized by 1Gb, 2Gb or 4Gb DRAM chip.
59 1 Observe the pre-installation instructions on page 27. 2 Locate the DIMM slot on the mainboard. 3 Install the memory module. a Align then insert the DIMM into the socket (1). b Push the DIMM to the socket until the retaining clips snap inward (2). Note: The DIMM slot is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly. Reverse the orientation of the DIMM and insert it again.
60 3 System upgrades Removing a memory module: Important: Before removing any DIMM from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. 1 2 Remove the memory module. a Press the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to release the DIMM (1). b Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the DIMM slot (2). If you intend to install a new memory module, refer to the previous section.
61 Installing an expansion card Your server has a preinstalled riser card designed specifically for use in the 1U rackmount chassis. Depending on the type of riser card installed, you can install the following expansion cards: • • Left riser card (pre-installed) • PCIe® 2.0 x16 slot (left) • Acer Flex I/O slot (left) Right riser card (optional) • PCIe 2.0 x8 slot (right) Installing a SAS card 1 Observe the pre-installation instructions on page page 27.
62 3 System upgrades 3 Align the card in the system (1) then push the card into the slot (2). 4 Push the card I/O board to firmly seat it (1) and close the slider(2).
63 5 Connect the appropriate cables to the card. 6 Observe the post-installation instructions on page page 28. Installing the right riser card Important: The right side riser card should be low-profile with a length under 5.6” (14.2cm). Perform the following steps: 1 Observe the pre-installation instructions on page page 27.
64 2 3 System upgrades Insert the riser into the mainboard (1) and fasten the two (2) screws (2).
65 3 Slide the front locking latch in the direction shown (3) and remove the PCI slot shield. (4) 4 Insert the add-on card into the riser card (5) and slide the slot locking latch closed (6). 5 Observe the post-installation instructions on page 28.
66 3 System upgrades Rack installation information Rack installation precautions Follow the rack manufacturer's safety and installation instructions for proper rack installation. The following additional rack safety installation measures should be considered: • Anchor the equipment rack The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable suitable support to prevent the rack from falling over when one or more systems are fully extended out of the rack assembly.
67 • Circuit overloading Appropriate consideration should be given when connecting the supply circuit to the system to avoid any circuit overload. The system name plate rating should be used when addressing concerns about circuit overload. System rack installation The server should be mounted into a rack. A tool-less rack rail kit is available for installing system to a rack cabinet.
68 3 System upgrades The figure below shows the server in a rack-mount position.
69 Vertical mounting hole pattern The four vertical rails of the system rack contain mounting holes arranged in a manner shown in the figure below: The system occupies 2U in the rack. Count the U positions and hole numbers from the bottom up. The distance from the center of two holes with closer spacing to the center of the next pair is equivalent to 1U. Note: The unit of measurement used in this guide is "U" (1U = 1.75 inches or 44.45 mm).
70 3 System upgrades Installing the system into the rack Caution: To minimize the chances of injuries, make sure that two or more people help in installing the server. To install the system into a four-post rack 1 Confirm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identified. 2 Remove the inner rails from the mounting rails. a Extend the inner rail from the mounting rail until the rail release latch clicks (1). b Press the release latch (2) and slip the inner rail out.
71 3 4 Attach the front inner rails to both sides of the server. a Align the holes on the left and right front inner rails to the hooks on the left and right sides of the server (1). b Slide the rails to the front until the rails lock into place with an audible click. Attach the rear inner rails to both sides of the server. a Align the holes on the left and right rear inner rails to the hooks on the left and right sides of the server (2).
72 3 System upgrades 5 Count the U positions and hold numbers from the bottom up. The distance from the center of two holes with closer spacing to the center of the next pair is equivalent to 1U. 6 Install the mounting rails to the rack posts. a Align and insert the tabs on the left and right mounting rails to the front rack post mounting holes (1). Make certain the proper mounting holes on rack post are selected.
73 b Align and insert the tabs on the left and right mounting rails to the rear rack post mounting holes (2).
74 7 3 System upgrades Install the server into the rack. Insert the inner rails into the mounting rails, then push the server into the rack until you hear a click sound. Caution: To avoid personal injury, care should be taken when pressing the inner rail release latches and sliding the component into the rack.
75 8 For security purposes, tighten the right and left thumbscrews on the front panel to secure the server to the front of the rack as illustrated below.
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4 System BIOS
78 4 System BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the BIOS Setup Utility for your server. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. The BIOS setup utility To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, press the key while the system is booting up. Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames.
79 Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOSrelated issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Acer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating. This is to avoid possible boot failure.
80 4 System BIOS Main setup When you first enter the BIOS setup utility, you will enter the main setup screen. You can always return to the main setup screen by selecting the main tab on the top of the screen. The main BIOS setup screen is shown below. System Overview System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the key or the arrow keys to move between fields.
81 Logical Count: This item displays the number of CPU cores installed in your system as detected by the BIOS. System Memory This displays the size of memory available in the system as detected by the BIOS. Populated Size Displays the size of the memory modules installed in the system as detected by the BIOS. Available Size Displays the memory available for use.
82 4 System BIOS Advanced Settings Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press to access the submenu items: Boot Features Quick Boot: Skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. Quiet Boot: Allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of the normal POST messages. AddOn ROM Display Mode: Sets the display mode for Option ROM.
83 Bootup Num-Lock: Selects the Power-on state for Numlock key. Wait For 'F1' If Error: Forces the system to wait until the key is pressed if an error occurs. Interrupt 19 Capture: Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will capture Interrupt 19 at boot and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
84 4 System BIOS Processor & Clock Options This submenu displays the status of the processor as detected by the BIOS, including items such as the processor manufacturer, type, frequency, CPUID, Microcode Revision, Cache L1/L2/L3, Ratio Status, and Ratio Actual Value. The submenu also allows you to configure the processor and clock settings. Ratio to CMOS Setting: Select Manual to manually configure the CPU Ratio.
85 Important: The following feature is only available if supported by the processor and/or operating system. Hardware Prefetcher: If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache in the forward or backward manner to improve CPU performance. Important: The following feature is only available if supported by the processor and/or operating system.
86 4 System BIOS Important: The following feature is only available if supported by the processor and/or operating system. Simultaneous Multi-Threading: Set to Enabled to use simultaneous multi-threading technology, which will result in increased CPU performance. Active Processor Cores: Set to Enabled to use a processor's second core and beyond. The options are All, 1 and 2.
87 Advanced Chipset Control The items included in the Advanced Chipset Settings submenu are listed below: CPU Bridge Configuration QPI Links Speed: This feature selects QPI data transfer speed. Important: The following feature is only available when QPI Links Speed is set to Full Speed. QPI Frequency: This selects the desired QPI frequency. QPI L0s and L1: This enables the QPI power state to low power. L0s and L1 are automatically selected by the motherboard.
88 4 System BIOS Memory Frequency: This feature enables you to force a DDR3 frequency slower than what the system has detected. Memory Mode: Set the memory mode. • Independent - All DIMMs are available to the operating system. • Channel Mirror - The motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for redundancy. • Lockstep - The motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel.
89 "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value. NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Intel I/OAT: Significantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements, freeing resources for other tasks. DCA Technology: Select Enabled to use Intel's DCA (Direct Cache Access) Technology to improve data transfer effi ciency. DCA Prefetch Delay: A DCA Prefetch is used with TOE components to prefetch data in order to shorten execution cycles and maximize data processing effi ciency.
90 4 System BIOS perform better with a payload size of 256 MB, which inhibits the coalesce feature. Please refer to your add-on card user guide for the desired setting. SouthBridge configuration This feature allows you to configure the settings for the Intel ICH South Bridge chipset. USB Functions: This feature allows you to decide how many onboard USB ports to enable. Legacy USB Support: Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices.
91 BIOS EHCI Hand-Off: Enable or disable BIOS Enhanced Host Controller Interface support to provide a workaround solution for an operating system that does not have EHCI Hand-Off support. When enabled, the EHCI Interface will be changed from BIOS-controlled to OS-controlled.
92 4 System BIOS Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third IDE Master, and Fourth IDE Master: These settings allow you to set the parameters of the IDE slots. Press to activate the submenu screen for detailed options of these items. Set the configurations accordingly. Items included in the submenu are: • Type - Select the type of device connected to the system. • LBA/Large Mode - LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive.
93 • DMA Mode Select Description Auto Automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. SWDMA0 Use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 2.1 MBs. SWDMA2 Use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MBs. MWDMA0 Use Multi Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MBs. MWDMA1 Use Multi Word DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 13.3 MBs. MWDMA2 Use Multi-Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 16.
94 4 System BIOS PCI/PnP configuration Clear NVRAM: This feature clears the NVRAM during system boot. The options are No and Yes. Plug & Play OS: Yes allows the OS to configure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an oerating syste that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow the BIOS to configure all devices in the system. PCI Latency Timer: This feature sets the latency timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus.
95 Onboard LAN Option ROM Select: Select iSCSI to use the iSCSI Option ROM to boot the computing using a network device. Select PXE to use the PXE Option ROM to boot the computer using a network device. Boots Graphic Adapter Boot Priority: This feature allows you to select the graphics adapter to be used as the primary boot device.
96 4 System BIOS Hardware Health Configuration This feature allows you to monitor system health and review the status of each item as displayed. CPU Overheat Alarm: This option allows you to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which determines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possible CPU overheat. Warning: Any temperature that exceeds the CPU threshold temperature predefined by the CPU manufacturer may result in CPU overheat or system instability.
97 CPU Temperature/System Temperature: This feature displays current temperature readings for the CPU and the System. The following items will be displayed for your reference only: CPU Temperature: The CPU thermal technology that reports absolute temperatures (Celsius/Fahrenheit) has been upgraded to a more advanced feature by Intel in its newer processors. The basic concept is each CPU is embedded by unique temperature information that the motherboard can read.
98 4 System BIOS Note: The system may shut down if it continues for a long period to prevent damage to the CPU. The information provided above is for your reference only. For more information on thermal management, please refer to Intel’s Web site at www.intel.com. System Temperature: The system temperature will be displayed (in degrees in Celsius and Fahrenheit) as it is detected by the BIOS. Fan1 to Fan 8 Reading: This feature displays the fan speed readings from fan interfaces Fan1 through Fan8.
99 ACPI configuration Use this feature to configure Advanced configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. ACPI Aware O/S: ACPI Version Features: The options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0. Please refer to ACPI's website for further explanation: http:// www.acpi.info/. ACPI APIC Support: Select Enabled to include the ACPI APIC Table Pointer in the RSDT pointer list. Note: Only available when ACPI is enabled on an ACPI-aware operating system.
100 4 System BIOS High Performance Event Timer: Select Enabled to activate the highperformance event timer to produce periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a real-time clock does when synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU. The high-performance event timer is used to replace the 8254 programmable interval timer.
101 Security Settings The BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. Supervisor Password: This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Not installed means such a password has not been used. User Password: This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system. Not installed means such a password has not been used.
102 4 System BIOS User Access Level: (Available when Supervisor Password is set as above) Available options are: • Full Access - grants full User read and write access to the Setup Utility. • View Only - allows access to the Setup Utility but the fields cannot be changed. • Limited - allows only limited .elfis to be changed such as Date and Time • No Access - prevents User access to the Setup Utility.
103 Clear User Password: (Available only if User Password has been set) This item allows you to clear a user password after it has been entered. Password Check: If set to Setup, a password is required to enter the Setup Utility. If set to Always, the system will prompt for a password at bootup. Boot Sector Virus Protection: When Enabled, the BIOS displays a warning when any program (or virus) issues a disk format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive.
104 4 System BIOS System Management Settings Use this feature to configure System Management settings. Product Information This submenu displays the following product information.
105 • NIC2 Mac Address • IPMI Firmware Revision IP Address Source: Select how an IP address is assigned to a client computer or network device. Select DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to allow a client (computer or device) to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server that manages a pool of IP addresses and network information on a request and grant basis.
106 4 System BIOS Remote Access Configuration Remote Access: This allows you to enable Remote Access support. If Remote Access is set to Enabled, the following items will be displayed: Serial Port Number: This feature allows the user to decide which serial port to be used for Console Redirection. The options are COM 1 and COM2. Base Address, IRQ: This item displays the base address and IRQ of the serial port used for Console Redirection.
107 Sredir Memory Display Delay: Defines the length of time in seconds to display memory information. DMI Event Logging This submenu allows you to view and configure the system event log. View Event Log: View the System Event Log.
108 4 System BIOS Mark All Events as Read: Marks all events as read. Clear Event Log: This option clears the Event Log memory of all messages.
109 Boot Settings This submenu allows you to configure boot settings for the system. Retry Boot Devices: Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to attempt to reboot the system from all bootable devices after a boot failure. Boot Device Priority This feature allows you to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device.
110 4 System BIOS Hard Disk Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Disabled and a list of all hard disk drives that have been detected. • 1st Drive • 2nd Drive • 3rd Drive CD/DVD Drive This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available removable drives.
111 Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit: When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press .
112 4 System BIOS Discard Changes: Select this option and press to discard all the changes and return to the BIOS Setup Utility. Load Optimal Defaults: To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press . Then, select OK to allow the BIOS to automatically load optimal defaults to the BIOS settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.
113 Load Fail-Safe Defaults: To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press . The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance.
114 4 System BIOS
5 System troubleshooting
116 5 System troubleshooting Resetting the system Before going through in-depth troubleshooting, attempt first to reset the system using one of the methods below. To do this Press Soft boot reset to clear the system memory and reload the operating system. ++ Cold boot reset. Turn the system power off and then on. This clears system memory, restarts POST, reloads the OS and halts power to all peripherals.
117 BIOS error beep codes During POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those, which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the bootup procedure. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
118 5 System troubleshooting Initial troubleshooting checklist Use the checklist below to eliminate the possible cause for the problem you are encountering.
119 Hardware diagnostic testing This section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a hardware problem and its source. Checking the boot-up status Caution: Before disconnecting any peripheral cables from the system, turn off the system and any external peripheral devices. Failure to do so can cause permanent damage to the system and/ or the peripheral device. 1 Turn off the system and all external peripheral devices.
120 5 System troubleshooting Verifying the condition of the storage devices As POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of each mass storage device installed in the system. As each device is checked, its activity indicator should turn on green briefly. Check the activity indicators for the hard drive(s), DVD-ROM drive, and any other device you may have installed.
121 Specific problems and corrective actions Listed below are specific problems that may arise during the use of your server and their possible solutions. Power indicator does not light. Do the following: • Make sure the power supply module is properly installed. • Make sure the power cord is connected correctly. • Make sure that the wall outlet has power. Test it by plugging in another device. • Make sure the power indicator on the front panel is lit up green.
122 5 System troubleshooting Bootable DVD drive is not detected. Make sure the Boot option setting in the BIOS setup utility is configured to allow the DVD drive to be the first bootable device. Newly installed memory modules are not detected. Do the following: • Make sure the memory modules specifications comply with the system requirements. • Make sure the memory modules have been populated according to the system guidelines.
123 • Try a different version of the software to see if the problem is with the copy you are using. If the other version runs correctly on the system, contact your vendor about the defective software. System does not recognize all of the processors installed. Do the following: • Make sure the processor specifications comply with the system requirements. • Make sure the processor has been populated according to the system guidelines.
124 5 System troubleshooting 2 Verify that the add-in video controller card is fully seated in its slot. 3 Reboot the system for the changes to take effect. 4 If there are still no characters on the screen after you reboot the system, reboot it again. Take note of the beep codes emitted during POST. This information may be required if you seek technical assistance. If POST does not emit any beep code and characters still does not appear, the display monitor or the video controller may be defective.
Appendix A: Server management tools
126 Appendix A: Server management tools Server management overview The server management tools supported by this system are listed in the table below. Tool Function BIOS Setup Utility Configure different hardware components and system functions (memory, processor, and security settings). Please refer to the “4 System BIOS” on page 77 for details. Acer Smart Server Manager Remotely manage the server in a network environment through a single management station.
127 RAID configuration utilities Intel onboard SATA RAID Creation Configuring Intel onboard SATA RAID This section briefly shows how to create RAID volume with Intel onboard SATA RAID. To enable the Intel onboard SATA RAID controller 1 Turn on the server and the display monitor. If the server is already turned on, please close all open applications and then restart the server. 2 During POST, press to access the BIOS Setup Utility. 3 Select the Advanced > IDE/SATA Configuration submenu.
128 Appendix A: Server management tools Assigning Hot Spare drive The Intel onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility in POST does not provide the function to assign a hot spare driver. Please assign a hot spare driver with Intel onboard SATA RAID utility installed in the operating system. Adaptec onboard SATA RAID Creation Configuring Adaptec onboard SATA RAID This section explains briefly how to create a RAID volume with the Adaptec onboard SATA RAID.
129 6 Select Array Type. 7 Configure the array properties. 8 Press Done when finish. 9 Press Y when prompted by "Do you want to create an array? (Yes/ No):". 10 Press any key to continue. 11 Now that the RAID volume is created, you can press to exit. Assigning Hot Spare drive A hot spare is a hard disk drive that automatically replaces any failed drive in a RAID volume, and can subsequently be used to rebuild the RAID volume. 1 Select Array Configuration Utility option.
130 Appendix A: Server management tools
Appendix B: Rack mount configuration
132 Appendix B: Rack mount configuration Rack installation information Rack installation precautions Follow the rack manufacturer's safety and installation instructions for proper rack installation. The following additional rack safety installation measures should be considered: • Anchor the equipment rack The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable suitable support to prevent the rack from falling over when one or more systems are fully extended out of the rack assembly.
133 • Elevated operating ambient temperature The maximum operating temperature of the system is 35°C (95°F). Careful consideration should be given to installing the system in an environment compatible with the 35°C (95°F) maximum ambient temperature. • Reduced airflow The amount of airflow required for the safe operation of the equipment should not be compromised when installing the system in a rack. • Mechanical loading Exercise care when mounting the system in a rack to avoid any accidents.
134 Appendix B: Rack mount configuration System rack installation The server should be mounted into a rack. A tool-less rack rail kit is available for installing system to a rack cabinet. The figure below shows the server in a rack-mount position.
135 Vertical mounting hole pattern The four vertical rails of the system rack contain mounting holes arranged in a manner shown in the figure below: The system occupies 1U in the rack. Count the U positions and hole numbers from the bottom up. The distance from the center of two holes with closer spacing to the center of the next pair is equivalent to 1U. Note: The unit of measurement used in this guide is "U" (1U = 1.75 inches or 44.45 mm).
136 Appendix B: Rack mount configuration Installing the system into the rack Caution: To minimize the chances of injuries, make sure that two or more people help in installing the server. To install the system into a four-post rack 1 Confi rm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identified. 2 Remove the inner rails from the mounting rails. a Extend the inner rail from the mounting rail until the rail release latch clicks (1).
137 4 5 a Align the holes on the left and right front inner rails (1) to the hooks on the left and right sides of the server. b Slide the rails to the front until the rails lock into place with an audible click. Attach the rear inner rails to both sides of the server. a Align the holes on the left and right rear inner rails (2) to the hooks on the left and right sides of the server. b Secure the chassis with six screws (3) as illustrated. Install the mounting rails to the rack posts.
138 Appendix B: Rack mount configuration b Align and insert the tabs on the left and right mounting rails to the rear rack post mounting holes (2).
139 6 Install the server into the rack. Insert the inner rails into the mounting rails, then push the server into the rack until you hear a click sound. Caution: To avoid personal injury, care should be taken when pressing the inner rail release latches and sliding the component into the rack.
140 7 Appendix B: Rack mount configuration For security purposes, you can use screws to secure the chassis handles to the front of the rack as illustrated below.
Appendix C: Acer Smart Console
142 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console Using Acer Smart Console Acer Smart Console has a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) and a standard Internet browser. This article will help you become familiar with the Acer Smart Console. Each function will be described clearly. Acer Smart Console offers: System monitoring: Providing detailed information via a web UI, including system information readings, system health overview, sensor readings, and System Event Log readings.
143 Note: KVM Remote Console Redirection needs to run in a JAVA environment. Ensure the JAVA Runtime Environment Tool is installed. Accessing Acer Smart Console 1 Open your web browser and enter the system’s IP address. You will be prompted to enter a username and password. 2 Enter the root username and password in the login screen. 3 • Username: root • Password: superuser Click Login. The Acer Smart Console page appears. Note: The default username is root and the default password is superuser.
144 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console Acer Smart Console user interface The Acer Smart Console page opens once you have logged in. This page provides a central location for managing all connected servers. The user interface includes a system status alert indicator, function list, menu bar, function title, section information. System status The system status indicator, located in the upper left-hand corner of the Acer Smart Console page, monitors and displays the system health and stability.
145 Server Health Displays data related to the server's health, such as sensor readings and the event log. This menu has two options: Sensor Readings and Event Log. Sensor Readings Allows you to monitor status of the voltages of the power supply, the fan speed, processor and system temperature sensors. Sensor Display Color Indicates the health of the system processor, fan, temperature and voltage in a box displayed before each sensor category.
146 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console destination, please go to Alert section. To refresh the sensor status, just click Refresh. Event Log Provides a record of system events related to critical hardware components. It logs the events when the sensor triggers an abnormal state or is recovering from an abnormal state. When the log matches a pre-defined alert, the system will send out a notification automatically if pre-configured.
147 Configuration Allows you to designate email recipients for notification of system alerts, configure the Date and Time, configure the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) and RADIUS settings, configure the mouse mode settings, configure the network settings, configure the Dynamic DNS, configure the remote session settings, configure the SMTP email server settings, create an SSL certificate and manage users.
148 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console Alerts Allows you to designate up to 15 email recipients for notification of system alerts. When alerts occur, the system will send an email or a SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) trap containing the event detail to the designated recipients. The Alerts page allows you to do the following: • Modify: Change the email address or the destination server. • Send Test Alert: Send a test alert to the designated email address.
149 4 Enter a subject and message. 5 Click Save. Date and Time The Date and Time option allows you to set the BMC date and time. LDAP (if available) The LDAP option allows you to download the user account list and authentication from the LDAP server and create Acer Smart Console user accounts from this list.
150 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console Configuring LDAP settings 1 On the LDAP Settings page and check Enable LDAP Authentication. 2 Enter the required information to access the LDAP server. 3 Click Save. RADIUS The RADIUS option allows you to configure the RADIUS option. Configuring RADIUS 1 On the RADIUS Settings page check Enable RADIUS. 2 Enter the required information to access the RADIUS server. 3 Click Save.
151 Mouse mode The Mouse mode option allows you to set a mouse mode to control your mouse. Setting the mouse mode 1 2 Select a mouse mode from the Mouse Mode page. • Absolute: Select this setting when using a Microsoft Windows operating system. • Relative: Select this setting when using a Linux operating system. Click Save. Network The Network option allows you to configure and change the management network parameters.
152 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console settings by using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or manually. Configuring network settings 1 On the Network Settings page, select whether to obtain an IP address automatically or configure the network settings manually. 2 Click Save. Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS option allows you to configure and change the management network parameters.
153 Configuring Dynamic DNS 1 On the Dynamic DNS Settings page, check Enable Dynamic DNS. 2 Enter the required information to access the Dynamic DNS server. 3 Click Save. Remote Session The following options allow you to enable or disable encryption on KVM or Media data during a redirection session. Select the remote session then press Save. Configuring Remote Session settings 1 On the Remote Session page, select whether to enable KVM or Media Encryption. 2 Select a Virtual Media Attach Mode.
154 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console SMTP The SMTP option allows you to configure the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) mail server settings. Configuring the SMTP settings 1 On the SMTP Setting page, select a LAN channel number. 2 Enter the IP address of the SMTP server. 3 Enter the username and password. 4 Enter the email address for sending email notifications. 5 Enter the machine name. 6 Click Save.
155 SSL Upload The SSL Certificate option allows you to upload a SSL certificate manually. Uploading an SSL certificate 1 On the SSL Upload page, click Browse to locate the SSL certificate on your system. 2 Click Upload.
156 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console Users The Users option allows you to create, edit, delete, and view user accounts from the user list. To configure user accounts in the User List page, you can select from the following command buttons: • Delete User: Remove the user from the list. • Modify User: Edit the user profile. • Add User: Create a new user account. User Privileges The User List page includes a privilege setting for determining the maximum privilege a user can have to the system.
157 interfaces. Operator privilege can not disable individual channels or change user access privileges. • Administrator: The administrator privilege has full access and can configure the software and add users. Administrator privilege have access to all BMC commands, including configuration commands for disabling a communication channel. Modifying a user account 1 On the Users page click Modify User. 2 Enter the username. 3 Enter the password. 4 Re-enter the password.
158 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console KVM Remote Console Redirection The KVM Remote Console Redirection option allows you to start the KVM Remote Console utility and remotely manage the server using the monitor, mouse and keyboard as if you are connected directly to the server. Launching the KVM Remote Console utility On the KVM Remote Console Redirection page, click Launch Console. The web browser downloads and automatically launches the remote console application. The KVM Remote Console screen appears.
159 Launch SOL SOL allows you to launch the remote console by using Serial over LAN. Click Launch SOL. Select the Baud rate from the pull-down menu as your SOL transfer rate. Make sure that the Baud rate selected here matches the Baud Rate set in the BIOS. Once you have selected the Baud rate, and press Start to start the session. You can also press Stop to stop the SOL connection.
160 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console Virtual Media Floppy disk This floppy disk option allows you to upload and share images via the BMC. These images will then be emulated to the host server as USB applications. Perform the floppy disk operation On the floppy disk page select an image file, then click Upload to upload your image file to the server.
161 CD-ROM image This option allows you to upload and share images via the BMC. These images will then be emulated to the host server as USB applications. Perform the CD-ROM operation 1 On the CD-ROM Setting page, enter the share host server. 2 Enter the path to the CD-ROM image file. 3 Enter the user name (optional) and password (optional). 4 Click Save.
162 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console Maintenance Firmware Update Maintenance allows you to upgrade the BMC firmware (including Acer Smart Console and FRU information). Upgrading firmware 1 On the Maintenance page click Enter Update Mode. The Firmware Upload page appears. 2 Click Browse to locate the firmware image file. 3 Click Upload to upload the image file to the server. Unite reset Unite reset allows you to reboot the BMC (IPMI) Controller.
163 IPMI configuration IPMI Configuration allows you to save the current configuration settings or to restore the settings to a previously-saved state. Miscellaneous POST snooping POST snooping allows you to query the POST (Power-On Self Test) Snooping code for BIOS LPC Port80. KVM function description You can launch the KVM Remote Console utility from the Acer Smart Console Remote Control menu.
164 • Appendix C: Acer Smart Console English Keyboard: The screen above shows the Virtual Keyboard in English. Click any key on the keyboard for your BMC connection. Record This feature allows you to record media displays for your console redirection. Start recording: Click this item to start video recording on your remote server. Stop Recording:Click this item to stop video recording on your remote server. Playback This feature allows you to playback the media displays that you have recorded.
165 Macro hotkeys. • Macro Hotkeys: Click this item to display the macro hotkey pop-up submenu.
166 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console and then click Assign to assign the action to the hotkey. • Start: After an action is assigned to a hotkey, click Start to execute the command and complete the assignment. • Stop: After an action is assigned to a hot key, click Stop to cancel the selection. • Close: After configuring the hotkey settings, click Close to close this submenu. Preferences Display Recording Time: Check this box if you want video recording to be automatically turned off at a certain time.
167 From the language settings pop-up menu select the language you want to use for console redirection. The language options are: English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Korean, and Italian. Once you have selected a language to use, click OK. Window From the Preference submenu, click Window to display the submenu. The Window pop-up menu will open. Check this box to allow the display window to be automatically resized for best video display. Click OK to keep the selection.
168 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console Virtual Keyboard: Click this item to access the Virtual Keyboard submenu and use your virtual keyboard. Preferences submenu: Click this item to access the Preferences submenu. Full-screen Mode: Click this item to change the display window to the full-screen. Exit Remote Console: Click on this item to exit from the remote connection. User List: Click on this item to display the user list. Change Tool Bar Display: Click this item to change the tool bar display format.
169 Exit Yes: At the prompt, click Yes to exit from remote redirection. No: Click No to return to the current session.
170 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console
171 Index JP3 A JPB CMOS ME mode select ME recovery B backplane board 2.
172 Index mounting pattern precautions 132 RAID Volume creating 128 rear panel 6 S safety CD or DVD xii 69, 135 server management tools 126 system boards backplane board 13 mainboard 9 riser board 15 system fan modules 8 system tour 1, 17, 25, 77, 115
