Acer Altos R700 Series, Product Manual

Page 1: ...Altos R700 Chassis Subassembly Product guide...

Page 2: ...d to your computer All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval sy...

Page 3: ...at personal expense Class B equipment This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to pr...

Page 4: ...ption Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this server Use c...

Page 5: ...king label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will...

Page 6: ...indicating a need for service 12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Refer battery replacement...

Page 7: ...on Assembly Safety Instructions 18 Use Only for Intended Applications 18 Checking the Power Cord 19 Warnings and Cautions 19 Installing System Components 21 Remove the Cover 21 Remove the Processor Ai...

Page 8: ...VD CD ROM drive FDD Module 52 Replacing a PCI Add in Card 54 Replacing a 500 Watt Power Supply Module 56 Replacing a Power Supply Cage 57 Installing a Redundant Fan 59 Replacing the Fan Module 61 Repl...

Page 9: ...1 Chassis Description...

Page 10: ...One bay for optional tape drive comes with carrier and filler panel One 480 W SSI PFC non redundant power supply or a 500 W 1 0 SSI PFC redundant power supply with one module and one blank Two PCI ri...

Page 11: ...mline DVD CD ROM drive floppy disk drive module optional PCI add in cards Hard drive carriers over the four supplied 500 W power supply module for redundancy System fan for redundancy Other peripheral...

Page 12: ...Label Description A Power supply B PCI card bracket full lenght C Riser card assembly full lenght D PCI card bracket low profile E Server board accessory to system F PCI add in card accessory to syst...

Page 13: ...ntil it unsnaps from the chassis I Front panel board J Intrusion switch K Control panel L Flex bay optional DVD CD ROM drive FDD module available M Tape drive bay tape drive available from others N Ha...

Page 14: ...e drive not included Label Description A PCI card bracket low profile B RJ45 NIC 2 connector Green Status LED Yellow Status LED C Serial A port mounting hole cable not provided D PCI card bracket full...

Page 15: ...and Indicators Shown with optional DVD CD ROM drive floppy disk drive installed J RJ45 serial port K PS 2 mouse keyboard connector L RJ45 NIC 1 connector M SCSI channel A connector If available N Vide...

Page 16: ...1 Chassis Description 8 C Power sleep LED D Fixed disk drive status LED E System status LED F ID LED G ID button H Reset button I USB Connector J NMI button K Video Connector Label Description...

Page 17: ...k of servers Power sleep LED Continuous green light indicates the system has power applied to it Blinking green light Note 4 indicates the system is sleeping No light indicates the system does not hav...

Page 18: ...by the chipset If the system is powered down without going through BIOS the LED state in effect at the time of power off will be restored when the system is powered on until the BIOS clears it If the...

Page 19: ...ilable options Hot Swappable SCSI Hard Drives The chassis ships with four drive carriers for mounting SCSI hard drives in the hard drive bays For information on how to install these drives see Install...

Page 20: ...f It is NOT hot swappable For information on installation see Installing a DVD drive FDD or CD ROM drive FDD Module on page 39 500 Watt Redundant Power Supply The power supply consists of the power su...

Page 21: ...nt software When the cover is opened the switch located on the front panel board transmits a signal to the Baseboard Management Controller BMC on the server board where server management software proc...

Page 22: ...1 Chassis Description 14...

Page 23: ...2 Assembling the System...

Page 24: ...stem The following procedures help guide you through this assembly process and create your desired system configuration Note To maintain and ensure regulation compliance the fully integrated system sh...

Page 25: ...have the following supplies available Anti static wrist strap recommended Altos R700 accessory kit included Altos R700 Server Board Processors and memory you purchased separately to add to the server...

Page 26: ...product will most likely be non compliant with regional product laws and regulations Use Only for Intended Applications This product was evaluated as Information Technology Equipment ITE that may be...

Page 27: ...on It must have certification marks showing certification by an agency acceptable in your region The connector that plugs into the AC receptacle on the power supply must be an IEC 320 sheet C13 type f...

Page 28: ...AC power To disconnect power from the server you must unplug all AC power cords from the wall outlet or the chassis Warning Hazardous electrical conditions may be present on power telephone and commun...

Page 29: ...ton A with your left thumb slide the top cover back using the heel of your right hand on the blue pad Note A non skid surface or a stop behind the chassis may be needed if attempting to remove the top...

Page 30: ...rocessor Air Duct Lift the processor air duct out of the chassis Remove the Riser Cards 1 Insert your finger in the plastic loop On riser card A also grasp the opposite end at C 2 Pull straight up and...

Page 31: ...f it is installed remove the 100 pin flex circuit 3 At the end of the fan module closest to the chassis centerline push on the tab to release it from the chassis A 4 While pushing on the tab lift up o...

Page 32: ...occur 1 Ensure that the insulator sheet is seated securely over the standoffs is laying flat on the chassis floor and that the edge of the sheet is seated below the studs in the rear chassis wall 2 Re...

Page 33: ...using the three screws shipped in the chassis accessory kit 6 Install processors and memory following the directions on the Altos R700 Server Board Product Guide 7 If you only install one processor yo...

Page 34: ...2 Assembling the System 26 a Attach processor retention piece B to the server board C using the provided screws A b Put the air dam D into place...

Page 35: ...27 Routing Cables Label Description 1 Power Supply 2 SCSI Hard Disk Drives 3 DVD CD ROM FDD module 4 Tape Drive optional...

Page 36: ...y B To server board primary power connector from power supply C Floppy FP IDE flex circuit cable from server board to backplane D SCSI cable from server board to backplane E USB ribbon cable from fron...

Page 37: ...the Fan module Caution When installing the fan module avoid pinching cables routed in the area 1 Note the raised tabs on the chassis floor and the corresponding holes in the bottom of the fan module 2...

Page 38: ...2 until the latch snaps into place 5 Connect the fan power cables to the server board Connect Flex Circuit Cable 1 Remove the flex circuit cable from the cable bag in the accessory kit Connect the end...

Page 39: ...nd to the matching connector on the backplane Caution Ensure that each cable connector is properly seated in the board connector The connector should be parallel to its board connector and not cocked...

Page 40: ...ip It snaps into place over the backplane and flex circuit cable Connect Auxiliary Power Cables 1 Connect the auxiliary power cable to the 8 pin auxiliary power connector on the server board A 2 Conne...

Page 41: ...nector on the front panel Route the cable along the top of the fan module and connect it to the server board Make sure the cable does not lay on top of the corner of the backplane or it will get damag...

Page 42: ...between the memory connectors and the full height PCI riser through the clips on the side of the processor duct through the notch in the top of the power supply air baffle to the connector on the bac...

Page 43: ...et PCI add in cards must be installed on a riser card while the riser card is removed from the chassis If you do not have PCI cards to install proceed to Installing the Riser Cards on the Server Board...

Page 44: ...etainer clip E Ensure the clip is latched Installing the Riser Cards on the Server Board 1 Align the riser card connector with the server board slot 2 Firmly press the riser card straight down until i...

Page 45: ...d in the same manner Installing a Hard Drive The server can support up to seven hot swappable hard drives six hard drives in the drive bays plus one in the flex bay Label Description A Full length ris...

Page 46: ...air baffle A from the drive carrier by removing the four screws B from the slide track C 4 Store the air baffle for future reinstallation in the event you must operate your server without a drive in o...

Page 47: ...ier drive in the bay 11 Reinstall a carrier air baffle in any bays where you are not installing a carrier drive Installing a DVD drive FDD or CD ROM drive FDD Module Your server does not come with a D...

Page 48: ...he System 40 3 Insert the module into the flex bay and slide it back until you feel the connectors touch 4 With your thumbs positioned above the handle bar indentations D push the module in until it l...

Page 49: ...h your server board Install the Cover 1 Place the cover over the chassis 2 Slide it forwards until it latches into place Installing the Power Cord and Strain Relief Strap Note If you are placing the s...

Page 50: ...System 42 To release the plastic loop and free the cord squeeze the release lever D Install the Bezel Place the bezel between the chassis handles and push it toward the front of the chassis until it...

Page 51: ...3 Installing the System in a Rack...

Page 52: ...l shock hazard you must include a third wire safety grounding conductor with the rack installation If server power cords are plugged into AC outlets that are part of the rack then you must provide pro...

Page 53: ...exhaust a maximum of 2110 Btu s per hour for a fully loaded Altos R700 server It is important to note that this is the maximum and a minimum or typical system could be much less You may want to calcu...

Page 54: ...3 Installing the System in a Rack 46...

Page 55: ...4 Working Inside Your Server...

Page 56: ...ving the system cover to work inside the system observe these safety guidelines 1 Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system 2 Turn off the system by pressing the power button on the fron...

Page 57: ...f the chassis as close to the battery as possible Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace with only the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose o...

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Page 59: ...r drive or a carrier with air baffle installed 1 Before removing the cover to work inside the system observe the safety guidelines on page 48 2 Remove the bezel from the front of the chassis 3 Pull th...

Page 60: ...nto the drive bay see Installing a Hard Drive on page 37 9 Reinstall a carrier air baffle in any bays where you are not reinstalling a carrier drive Replacing a DVD CD ROM drive FDD Module CAUTION A D...

Page 61: ...ctor disengages 4 Slide the module out of the flex bay 5 On the replacement module rotate the handle bar down 6 Insert the replacement module into the flex bay and slide it back until you feel the con...

Page 62: ...4 Working Inside Your Server 54 Replacing a PCI Add in Card If you will be replacing a low profile PCI add in card see figure below...

Page 63: ...Open the retainer clip on the riser card retention bracket 4 Pull the PCI card out of the riser card assembly 5 Insert the edge connector of the replacement PCI card into the slot of the riser card w...

Page 64: ...provides a redundant 1 1 system Caution If you do not have the second redundant power supply module you must take the server out of service before replacing the single module 1 Squeeze the module hand...

Page 65: ...ower cord s from the power supply 3 Remove the power supply modules redundant power supply only 4 Remove the chassis cover 5 Remove the full height PCI riser card 6 Remove the fan module 7 Disconnect...

Page 66: ...hassis and slide it to the rear as far as it will go 14 Install the two screws at the rear of the chassis and the one screw at the fan end of the power supply 15 Plug the main power connector into the...

Page 67: ...rom the chassis 3 Remove the full height PCI riser card 4 Remove the flex circuit cable retention clip 5 Disconnect the flex circuit cable from the backplane 6 At the end of the fan module closest to...

Page 68: ...es in the fan module with the raised tabs on the chassis and lower the fan module onto the chassis floor 14 Slide the fan module toward the chassis sidewall until it has locked in place 15 Plug the fa...

Page 69: ...b to release it from the chassis A 7 While pushing on the tab lift up on the module to clear the retention stub 8 Slide the module towards the power supply until it comes free 9 Lift the fan module ou...

Page 70: ...y guidelines on page 48 2 Remove the cover from the chassis 3 Remove all hard drives and peripherals from their bays 4 Remove the full height PCI riser card assembly 5 Remove the fan module 6 Unplug a...

Page 71: ...Connect all cables to the board 11 Install the fan module 12 Install the full height PCI riser card 13 Install all hard drives and peripherals in their bays 14 Install the chassis cover Replacing a Fr...

Page 72: ...ront panel holes 7 Secure the board to the chassis with the thumbscrew 8 Plug the USB and backplane cables back into the front panel board 9 Replace the chassis cover Replacing a Server Board 1 Before...

Page 73: ...uds in the rear chassis wall and that the sheet is laying flat on the chassis floor 11 Place the new server board on the chassis standoffs being careful to position the board I O connectors in the rea...

Page 74: ...Server 66 15 Cable the new server board to the other system components 16 Install the fan module 17 Install the PCI riser cards 18 Replace the chassis cover 19 Connect any cables removed from the rea...

Page 75: ...Appendix A Equipment Log and Worksheets...

Page 76: ...e of this information when you run the SSU Item Manufacturer Name and Model Name Serial Number Date Installed Chassis Server Board Processor Speed and Cache Video Display Video Controller Keyboard Mou...

Page 77: ...69 DAT TApe Drive Item Manufacturer Name and Model Name Serial Number Date Installed...

Page 78: ...sage Worksheet 1 The combined power consumption on 5 V and 3 3 V should not be more then 150W Use the two worksheets in this section to calculate the total used by your configuration For current and v...

Page 79: ...ROM drive 0 60 3 5 inch tape drive or other peripheral 1st hot swap hard drive 2nd hot swap hard drive 3rd hot swap hard drive 4th hot swap hard drive 5th hot swap hard drive 6th hot swap hard drive 7...

Page 80: ...ltage level to arrive at a total combined power usage on the power supply Power Usage Worksheet 2 Caution Do not overload As an overall current usage limitation on the power supply do not exceed a com...