Acer Altos G5450 User Manual

Acer Altos G5450 Series
User’s Guide
Copyright © 2007 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved.
Acer Altos G5450 Series User’s Guide
Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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Acer Altos G5450 Series
Model Name : G5450
Part Number: MU.R2700.001
Purchase Date:
Place of Purchase:
Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other company’s product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.

Notices

FCC declaration of conformity

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.
The following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration:
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Product: Model number: Name of responsible party: Address of responsible party:
Contact person: Phone number: Fax number:
Server G5450 Acer America Corporation 2641 Orchard Parkway, San Jose
CA 95134, U. S. A. Mr. Young Kim 408-922-2909 408-922-2606

FCC notice

Class A devices do not have an FCC logo or FCC IDE on the label. Class B devices have an FCC logo or FCC IDE on the label. Once the class of the device is determined, refer to the following corresponding statement.
Class A equipment
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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at personal expense.
Notice: Shielded cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
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Notice: Peripheral devices
Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class A limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
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 conditions
This part 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 meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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 A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN.
PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS.
ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN.
VARO: LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE.
VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA
SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN.
VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN.
ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN.

Macrovision copyright protection notice

"U.S Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132."
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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CE Declaration of conformity

We,
Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited
3F, No. 168 Xizang Medium Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China
Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw
Hereby declare that:
Product: Trade name: Model number: SKU number:
Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue to comply with these requirements.
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards:
EN55022:1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003, AS/NZS CISPR22:2002, Class B
EN55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003
EN61000-3-2:2000, Class D
EN61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard:
EN60950-1:2001
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Director, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited November 20, 2007
Server Acer G5450 G54xx ("x" = 0~9, a~z, A~Z or blank)

Declaration of conformity for EU countries

Hereby, Acer, declares that this PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Russian regulatory certification compliance

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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.
CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device
Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit:
Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet.
Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the server.
If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.
CAUTION for accessibility
Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Usage warnings
Do not use this product near water. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged.
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.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface.
Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, hard drives, optical drives, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack.
Using electrical power
This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord.
If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.
Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating.
This product's power supply is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details.
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Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.
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, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length.
Safe listening
Follow these instructions, suggested by hearing experts,to protect your hearing.
Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion.
After setting the volume level, do not increase it after your ears adjust.
Limit the amount of time listening to music at high volume.
Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking near you.
Product servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when:
the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed
liquid was spilled into the product
the product was exposed to rain or water
the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged
the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service
the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions
Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.
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://global.acer.com/about/ sustainability.htm.
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Mercury advisory
For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at http://www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check http://www.lamprecycle.org.
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Tips and information for comfortable use

Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.
Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:
numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation
aching, soreness or tenderness
pain, swelling or throbbing
stiffness or tightness
coldness or weakness
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 sections provide 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. Observe the following tips:
Refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture.
Avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward.
Stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles.
Take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders.
Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders.
Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach.
If you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain.
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Taking care of your vision
Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following items provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain.
•Eyes
Rest your eyes frequently.
Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point.
Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.
•Display
Keep your display clean.
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.
Eliminate glare and reflections by: – placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or
any light source – minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds – using a task light – changing the display's viewing angle – using a glare-reduction filter – using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from
the display's top front edge
Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.
Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time.
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Developing good work habits
Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive:
Take short breaks regularly and often.
Perform some stretching exercises.
Breathe fresh air as often as possible.
Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.
Warning! We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises.
1 System tour 1
System specifications 3
Performance 3 Mechanical 6 Environmental 6 Hardware options 7
External and internal structure 8
Front bezel 8 Front panel 9 Rear panel 11 Internal components 13
System boards 14
Mainboard 14 Backplane board 17 BMC module 18 ARMC/3 module 19
System LED indicators 20
Front panel LED indicators 20 Hot-plug HDD LED indicator 21 LAN port LED indicators 21 Power supply module LED indicators 22
2 System setup 23
Setting up the system 25
Pre-installation requirements 25 Connecting peripherals 26 Turning on the system 27
Power-on problems 28 Configuring the system OS 29 Rack mount configuration 30 Turning off the system 31
Contents
3 System upgrade 33
Installation precautions 35
ESD precautions 35
Pre-installation instructions 36
Post-installation instructions 36 Opening the server 37
Removing the side panel 37
Removing the front bezel 38 Configuring the hard drive 39
Installing a HDD cage 39
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Removing a HDD cage 42
Installing an additional hard drive 43 Configuring a 5-25 inch storage device 46 Upgrading the processor 48 Upgrading the system memory 52
DIMM population guidelines 53
Removing a DIMM 56
Installing a DIMM 57 Installing an expansion card 58 Installing the BMC module 60 Installing the ARMC/3 module 61 Installing a redundant power supply module 65
4 System BIOS 67
BIOS overview 70 Entering BIOS setup 71
BIOS setup primary menus 71
BIOS setup navigation keys 72 Main menu 73 Advanced menu 74
Advanced Processor Options 74
Memory Configuration 76
Advanced Chipset Control 77
PCI Configuration 78
I/O Device Configuration 79
IDE Configuration 80
Floppy Configuration 82
Boot Configuration 83
DMI Event Logging 84 Security menu 86
Setting a system password 87
Changing a system password 88
Removing a system password 88 Server menu 89
System Management 90
Console Redirection 90
Event Log Configuration 92 Boot menu 93 Exit menu 94
5 System
troubleshooting 95
Resetting the system 97
Initial system startup problems 98 Initial troubleshooting checklist 99 Hardware diagnostic testing 100
Checking the boot-up status 100 Verifying the condition of the storage devices 101 Confirming loading of the operating system 101
Specific problems and corrective actions 102
Appendix A: Server management tools 107
Server management overview 109 RAID configuration utilities 110
Configuring Onboard SATA RAID 110 Configuring LSI MegaRAID SAS 8708ELP 111 Configuring LSI MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP 112
Appendix B: Rack mount configuration 115
Rack installation information 117
Rack installation precautions 117 Rack mount kit 118 Vertical mounting hole pattern 120
Rack installation procedures 121
Preparing the server for rack installation 121 Preparing the rack for server installation 123 Installing the server in the system rack 125 Installing the cable arm option 126
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Index 129
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1 System tour

The Acer Altos G5450 server is a fully modular
dual-processor system featuring the latest in
computing technology. It hosts a range of
powerful and flexible features designed to
meet the needs of various network
environments. From simple networking
functions to computing intensive applications,
the Altos G5450 delivers.

System specifications

This section lists down the impressive computing features of the Altos G5450 system.

Performance

Processor
Two socket F (1207-pin) AMD processor sockets supporting Dual­Core / Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processor
Up to 2x 1 MB L2 cache for dual-core processor
Up to 4x 512 KB L2 cache and 2MB L3 cache for quad-core processor
Support for the following AMD technologies:
HyperTransport™ technology
•AMD64 technology
AMD virtualization™ technology (AMD-V)
AMD PowerNow!™ technology
Enhanced virus pretection
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Chipset
NVIDIA nForce Professional 3600 media and communication processors (MCPs)
Memory
Supports DDR2-667 registered ECC modules
Eight DIMM slots per processor
Single-processor supports memory capacity of 32 GB
Dual-processor supports memory capacity of 64 GB
Supports dual-channel DDR2 memory per processor
Support Memory Sparing technology
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support depends on quad-core CPU available
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For more information on these AMD technologies, visit the AMD Opteron™ web site at http://www.amd.com/
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support depends on 4 GB DIMM available
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PCI interface
Five PCI bus slots
Two PCI Express x16 bus slots with, one x16 throughput and one x8 throughput
One PCI Express x8 bus slot with x4 throughput
Two 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bus slot
Video controller
Integrated XGI Z9s chipset with 16 MB DDR SDRAM
Optional add-on graphic card support
SATA Controller
Integrated six-ports SATA2 controller onboard
Integrated SATA S/W RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10
Networking
Two Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (RJ-45)
TCP Offload Engine (TOE) support
Baseboard Management Controller (optional)
Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) module (optional)
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 compliant
Media storage
Three 5.25-inch device bays support:
DVD-ROM, DVD-RW drive
DAT tape drive
AIT tape drive
LTO half-height tape drive
3.5” floppy disk drive (FDD) with FDD conversion kit
Two hard disk drive (HDD) cage bays support:
Hot-swap or easy-swap HDD cages
Up to eight SAS/SATA2 drive support (four drives per HDD cage)
I/O ports
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Two front USB 2.0 ports
PS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 mouse port
Two rear USB 2.0 ports
Two Gigabit LAN ports (RJ-45)
Serial port
Monitor port
Power supply and system fan
610-watts power supply with hot-swap redundant option
System fan with redundant or hot-swap redundant option
Hardware monitoring and server management
Winbond W83792G hardware monitoring IC for voltage, temperature, and fan speed detection
LED indicators for constant monitoring of basic system function
Acer Server Management (ASM) monitors potential problem spots in the network environment
Server Management Utilities and Applications
Acer EasyBuild™
Acer Server Management (ASM) 7.1
Acer eBusiness Value Pack (optional)
Acer eBusiness ValueSTOR (optional)
Operating system
Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003
Microsoft
•Red Hat
•Red Hat
•SUSE
•SUSE
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Windows® Server 2003 x64 Editions
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Enterprise Linux® 4.0
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Enterprise Linux® 4.0, x86-64
Linux® Enterprise Server 10.0
Linux® Enterprise Server 10.0, x86-64
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Mechanical

•Chassis
Tool-less chassis design for easy hardware access and configuration
Tower and rack-mount (5U, tray-less) setup options
•Dimensions
– Height: 445 mm (17.5 in) – Depth: 212 mm (8.3 in) – Width: 550 mm (21.6 in)
Mainboard
Dimensions (length x width): 304.8 x 330.2 mm (12 x 13 in)
Platform: Extended ATX (EATX)

Environmental

Temperature
Operating: +10° to +35°C with the maximum rate of change not to exceed 10° per hour.
Non-operating: -40° to +70°C
Humidity, non-operating : 90%, non-condensing @ 35°C
Vibration, operating: Half sine, 2g peak, 11 m/sec
System cooling: 2081.5 BTU/hour
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Hardware options

Note: To purchase the any of the following hardware options, contact your local Acer representative.
Media storage
LSI SAS controller board supports: – SAS and SATA2 – Software RAID controller 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 levels
LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID controller board supports:
– Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50 levels – Backup battery unit (BBU) option
Ultra 320 SCSI HBA (for backup devices only)
Redundant modules
Hot-swap redundant power supply
Redundant or hot-swap redundant system fan
Server management
Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) module
– Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0
compliant
– In-band and out-band server management
Acer Remote Management Card/3 (ARMC/3) module
– High performance Keyboard VGA Mouse (KVM) redirection – Includes a dedicated Network Interface Controller (NIC) port
– USB mouse, keyboard, and media redirection
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External and internal structure

Front bezel

1 System tour
No. Component
1 Side panel release button
2 Security keylock
This lock secures the bezel door to protect the server unit from unauthorized access.
3 LED indicator panel
For more information on the LED indicators description, go to page
20.
4 Bezel door

Front panel

No. Icon Component Description
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1 DVD-ROM drive Eject
button
2 DVD-ROM drive
activity indicator
3 DVD-ROM drive
mechanical eject hole
4 DVD-ROM drive Disk drive for reading CD, VCD, and
5 5.25-inch drive bay Allows installation of additional
6 Power indicator Indicates the system power status
7 HDD activity
indicator
Press this button to open the DVD drive tray.
When the LED indicator is lit, there is an ongoing DVD drive activity.
When the DVD drive tray get stucked, insert a paperclip to this hole to manually eject the tray.
DVD contents.
storage devices. Go to page 4 for a list of supported devices.
(green).
Indicates the status of a system hard drive (green/amber).
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No. Icon Component Description
8 Status/fault indicator Indicates the status of the system
operations (green/amber).
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9 LAN port 1/2 status
indicators
10 Hot-plug HDD
activity indicator
11 HDD cage Supports four hot-plug or
12 HDD cage bay Supports an optional four-bay HDD
13 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices.
14 Power button Press to turn the server on/off, or to
Indicate the system network connection status.
Indicates the status of a hot-plug HDD installed in the system (green /amber).
easy-swap SAS or SATA2 HDDs.
cage (hot-plug or easy-swap).
put it in standby mode.

Rear panel

No. Icon Component Description
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1 Power supply
module release latch
2 Power supply
module cord socket
3 Main power
supply module
4 PS/2 mouse
port
5 PS/2 keyboard
port
6 Serial port Connects to serial devices.
7 Monitor port Connects to monitors.
Push down the latch to disengage the module from the chassis.
Connect the system power cord here.
Provides the system’s main power supply.
Connects to a PS/2 mouse.
Connects to a PS/2 keyboard.
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No. Icon Component Description
8 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices.
1 System tour
9 Gigabit LAN
ports 1/2
10 Unit
identification (UID) switch/ indicator
11 PCI slot covers Protects the vacant expansion slots.
12 System fan Regulates the system airflow.
13 Redundant
power supply module bay
14 Power supply
module fault indicator
15 Power supply
module status indicator
Connects to an Internet or intranet network.
Press to mark a particular server unit within a server group (when rack-mounted) for purpose of identification during servicing or maintenance procedures. (blue)
Accommodates an optional hot-swap redundant power supply module.
Indicates the occurrence of a fault condition in the power supply module. (green/amber)
Indicates the status of the power supply module. (green)
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