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About This Manual

The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracles that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify that person or organization of the updates. Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.acnodes.com.

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FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and fount 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 maufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you would be required to correct the interference at your own expense.

California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials.

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicials. It provides information for the installation and use of the RMC 7152. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

The RMC 7152 is a 1U rackmount server. Please refer to our website for updates on supported processors.

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Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the server system and describes the main features of the Super X8DTL-i serverboard and the SC811TQ-520B chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the RMC 7152 into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system. If your server was ordered without the processor and memory components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system.

Chapter 4: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the RMC 7152.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X8DTL-i serverboard, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfiguring the serverboard.

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC811TQ-520B chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfiguring Serial ATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply units and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa- tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix B: Installing Windows

Appendix C: System Specifications

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview

The Acnodes RMC 7152 is a 1U rackmount server designed for optimal space efficiency. The RMC 7152 is comprised of two main subsystems: the SC811TQ-520B 1U chassis and the X8DTL-i serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the RMC 7152.

In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components may have been included with the RMC 7152, as listed below.

- Two passive CPU heatsinks

- One slim DVD-ROM drive

- One mini IDE to SATA adapter for DVD-ROM drive

- Two 10-cm blower fans

- One air shroud

- SAS/SATA Accessories: One internal SAS/SATA backplane Two SATA cables One SGPIO cable Two SATA drive carriers

- One PCI-Express riser card

- Rackmount hardware with screws

- One CD containing drivers and utilities

- RMC 7152 User's Manual

Note: "B" indicates black.

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1.2 Serverboard Features

The X8DTL-i is a dual processor serverboard based upon Intel's 5500 + ICH10R chipset. Below are the main features of the X8DTL-i.

Processor

The X8DTL-i supports single or dual two Intel® 5500 Series processors in LGA1366 sockets. Please refer to our

web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.Acnodes.com).

Memory

The X8DTL-i has six 240-pin DIMM slots that can support up to 24 GB of ECC registered DDR3-1333/1066/800

SDRAM.

Serial ATA

An on-chip (ICH10R) SATA controller is integrated into the X8DTL-i to provide a six-port, 3 Gb/sec SATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 supported. The SATA drives are hot-swappable units. For more information on SATA HostRAID confi guration, please refer to the Intel SATA HostRAID User's Guide posted on our website at http:// www.Acnodes.com/support/manuals.

Note: You must have RAID set up to enable the hot-swap capability of the SATA drives.

PCI Expansion Slots

The X8DTL-i has two PCI Express 2.0 x8 slots, one PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot, one PCI Express x4 slot and two PCI 33 MHz slots. The PCI-E x8 (in a x16 slot) may be populated with a riser card (included).

Backpanel Ports

Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two Gigabit LAN (NIC) ports.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors, a chassis intrusion header, autoswitching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The RMC 7152 is built on the 1U rackmount server chassis. The following is a general outline of the main features of the chassis.

System Power

For the RMC 7152, the chassis includes a single 520W power supply.

Serial ATA Subsystem

The chassis was designed to support two SATA hard drives. The SATA drives are hot-swappable units.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot- swap capability of the SATA drives.

Control Panel

The control panel provides important system monitoring and control information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive activ- ity and system overheat conditions. The control panel also includes a main power button and a system reset button.

Rear I/O Panel

The rear I/O panel accommodates one expansion card slot, one COM port (another is internal), two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, a graphics port and two Gb Ethernet ports.

Cooling System

The chassis has an innovative cooling design that features two 10-cm blower system cooling fans. The blower fans plug into a chassis fan header on the serverboard. A fan speed control setting in BIOS allows fan speed to be determined by system temperature.

1.4 Contacting Acnodes

HEADQUARTERS

Address: Acnodes Corp.

661 Brea Canyon Rd. Walnut, CA 91789

Tel: (909) 598-7388

Fax: (909) 598-0218

Email: info@acnodes.com

Website: www.acnodes.com

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CHAPTER 2

2.1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your RMC 7152 up and running. FOllowing the steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processor and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a serverboard, processor, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on installing specific components.

2.2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the server was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage, you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the server. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical nose and electromagnetic fields are generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the rack and server precations in the next section.

2.2 Preparing for Setup

The RMC 7152 does not ship with a rack rail hardware package as the system can be rack mounted without the use of rails. An optional rack rail package is available if you wish to order from Acnodes. Follow the steps in the order given to complete the installation process in a minimal amount of time. Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procdeure outlined in the sections that follow.

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2.4 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the RMC 7152 into a rack. If the system has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6.

There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. The following is a guideline for installing the unit into a rack with the rack rails provided with the system. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

Basic Installation Procedure

You should have received two rack rail assemblies with the RMC 7152. Each of these assemblies consist of two sections: an inner fixed chassis rail that secures to the unit (A) and an outer fi xed rack rail (B) that secures to the rail brackets. A sliding rail guide sandwiched between the two should remain attached to the fixed rack rail (see Figure 2-1). The A and B rails must be detached from each other to install.

To remove the fixed chassis rail (A), pull it out as far as possible - you should hear a "click" sound as a locking tab emerges from inside the rail assembly and locks the inner rail. Then depress the locking tab to pull the inner rail completely out. Do this for both the left and right side rack rail assemblies.

Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

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Installing the Chassis Rails

Position the fixed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the chassis making sure the five screw holes line up. Note that these two rails are left/right specific. Screw the rail securely to the side of the chassis (see Figure

2-2). Repeat this procedure for the other rail on the other side of the chassis. You will also need to attach the rail brackets when installing into a telco rack.

Locking Tabs: As you have seen, both chassis rails have a locking tab, which serves two functions. The first is to lock the server into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack, which is its normal position. Secondly, these tabs also lock the server in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing.

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Installing the Rack Rails

Determine where you want to place the RMC 7152 in the rack (see Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3). Position the fixed rack rail/sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide facing the inside of the rack. Screw the assembly securely to the rack using the brackets provided. Attach the other assembly to the other side of the rack, making sure that both are at the exact same height and with the rail guides facing inward.

Installing the Server Into the Rack

You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting). See Figure 2-3.

When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the locking tabs "click".

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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

If you are installing the RMC 7152 into a Telco type rack, follow the direc- tions given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only difference in the installation procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the rack. They should be spaced apart just enough to accomodate the width of the telco rack.

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2.5 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you install the server in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made.

Removing the Chassis Cover

1. Release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.

2. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a “click”)

3. Remove the screws from the rear lip of the chassis cover (See figure 2-5)

4. Release the top cover by pushing it away from you until it stops. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full acccess to the inside of the server.

Checking the Components

1. You may have processors already installed in the serverboard. Each processor should have its ownheatsink attatched.

2. The RMC 7152 server may have come with the system memory already installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in their slots.

3. If desired, you can install an add-on card to the system.

4. Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the airflow.

2.6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup

Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA drives have been properly installed and all essential connections have been made.

Checking the Drives

- For servicing the DVD-ROM and floppy drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover.

- The Serial ATA disk drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the top

chassis cover.

- Depending upon your system's configuration, your system may have one or two Serial ATA drives already installed.

If you need to install Serial ATA drives.

Checking the Airflow

- Airflow is provided by two 10-cm input fans. The system component layout was carefully designed to promote

sufficient airflow through the small 1U rackmount space.

- Also note that all power and data cables have been routed in such a way that they do not block the airflow gener-

ated by the fans.

Providing Power

- The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the power cord from the power supply unit

into a high-quality power strip that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges.

- It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

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CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM INTERFACE

3.1 Overview

There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the SATA drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.

3.2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button and a power on/offbutton.

The reset switch reboots the system

This is the main power switch, which is used to apply or turn off the main system power. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps the standby power supplied to the system.

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3.3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the RMC 7150 chassis has five LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.

Overheat/Fan Fail

When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure. When on continiously (on and not flashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly. This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists.

Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing.

Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing.

Channel activity for HDDs. This light indicates IDE drive activity when flashing.

Indicates power is being supplied to the system’s power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

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3-4 Serial ATA Drive Carrier LEDs

Each Serial ATA drive has both a green and a red LED.

- Green: Each SATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated, this green LED (on the front of the SATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

- Red: The red LED to indicate an SATA drive failure. If one of the SATA drives fail, you should be notified by your system management software. Please refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on replacing failed SATA drives.

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CHAPTER 4 SYSTEM SAFETY

4.1 Electrical Safety Precautions

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the RMC 7152 damage:

- Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room’s emergency power on/off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the system.

- Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.

- Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or installing main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules and floppy drive. When disconnecting power, you should first power down the system with the operating system first and then unplug the power cords of all the power supply units in the system.

- AWhen working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar with the power-off controls should be neaerby to switch off the power if necessary.

- Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. use extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with.

- Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators.

- The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets.

- This product may be connected to an IT power system. In all cases, make sure that the unit is also relably connected to Earth.

- Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities. This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

- DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - This server may have come equipped with a DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and haardous radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any unconventional way.

- Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) fuses on the mainboard must be replaced by trained service technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equicalent service technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalend as the one replaced. Contact technical support for details and support.

4.2 General Safety Precautions

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

- Keep the area around the RMC 7152 and free of clutter.

- The RMC 7152 weighs approximately 18 lbs. when fullyloaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight and lift with your legs.

- Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been removed away from the system or on a table so that they won’t accidentally be stepped on.

- Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.

- After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made.

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4.3 ESD Precautions

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards. The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:

- Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

- Keep all components and printed circuit baords (PCDs) in their antistatic bag.

- Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may retain a charge even if you are

wearing a wrist strap.

- Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or contacts.

- When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

- Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.

- For grouding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply,

the case, the mounting fasteners and the serverboard.

4.4 Operating Precautions

Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when it is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

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CHAPTER 5 ADVANCED SERVERBOARD SETUP

This chapter covers the steps required to install the serverboard into the chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have finished working with the serverboard to better cool and protect the system.

5.1 Handling the Serverboard

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very carefully (see previous chapter). To prevent the serverboard from bend- ing, keep one hand under the center of the board to support it when handling. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from electric static discharge.

Precautions

- Use a grounded wrist wrap strap designed to prevent ESD.

- Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag.

- Handle a board by its edges; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.

- When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

- Put the serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.

- For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the serverboard.

Unpacking

The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static discharge. When unpacking the board make sure the person handling it is static protected.

5.2 Server Installation

This section explains the first step of physically mounting it into the chassis. Following the steps in the order given will eliminate most common problems encountered in such an installation. To remove the serverboard, follow the procedure in reverse order.

Installing to the Chassis

1. Remove the screws from the rear lip of the chassis cover.

2. Release the top cover by pushing it away from you until it stops. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full access to the inside of the server.

3. Make sure that the I/O ports on the serverboard align properly with their respective holes in the I/O shield at the back of the chassis.

4. Carefully mount the serverboard to the serverboard tray by aligning the board holes with the raised metal standoffs that are visible to the chassis.

5. Insert screws into all the mounting holes on your serverboard that line up with the standoffs and tighten until snug.

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5.3 Connecting Cables

Now that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables.

Connecting Data Cables

The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from the back. If you need to disconnect any of these cables, you should take care to keep them routed as they were originally after reconnecting them.

The following data cables should be connected.

- DVD-ROM cable

- SATA drive cables

- Control Panel cable

Connecting Power Cables

It has a 24-pin primary power supply connector for connection to the ATX power supply. In addition, there are two 8-pin processor connectors that also must be connected to your power supply.

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RMC 7152

14” short depth serverRMC 7152

14” short depth server

RMC 7152

14” short depth server

5.4 Rear I/O Ports

The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification.

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