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Acer R720 Series manual To install the RAID cache

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To install the RAID cache:

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4 Gently pull the RAID cache upward to remove it from the slot (B).

5Close the clips.

6Replace the air baffles and CPU air duct.

7Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 36.

To install the RAID cache:

1Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 35.

2Remove the air baffles. See “To remove the small air baffle” section on page 45.

3Locate the RAID cache memory (DDR-2) slot on the SAS mid-plane board.

4Open the clips on the slot.

5Align then insert the RAID cache into the slot (A).

6Press the holding clips inward to lock the RAID cache in place (B).

Note: Both the RAID activation key and the RAID cache is required to activate the hardware RAID. For instructions on installing the RAID activation key, see page 92.

7 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 36.

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Acer R720 Series manual To install the RAID cache

Contents

User’s Guide Acer Altos R720 SeriesPlace of Purchase Copyright 2006 Acer Incorporated All Rights ReservedAcer Altos R720 Series User’s Guide Acer Altos R720 Model Name Part Number Purchase DateNotice Shielded cables NoticesFCC notice Class A equipmentNotice Canadian users Laser compliance statementUse conditions Important safety instructions e If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged Contents 2 System setup3 System upgrade 1 System tour5 Troubleshooting 4 BIOS setupAppendix B SAS hardware RAID rack installation guideconfiguration Appendix A Acer Altos R720Page 1 System tour Page Memory Features summaryProcessor ChipsetNetworking SAS controllerPCI I/O System fan Power supplyGraphic interface Baseboard Management ControllerOperating system and utilities Front bezel External and internal structureIcon Front panelIcon ComponentBelow table lists the functions of the front panel control buttons Front panel control button functionsFunction Status Front panel LED indicatorsindicator ColorDescription indicatorColor StatusDescription indicatorColor StatusComponent Rear panelComponent Color Rear panel LED indicatorsindicator FunctionDescription indicatorFunction ColorComponent Internal componentsComponent Description System boardsMainboard DescriptionDescription DescriptionItem Description Backplane and mid-plane boardSAS/SATA backplane board Front viewDescription Rear viewDescription Description SAS mid-plane boardDescription Description System diagnostic LEDsDescription Function System jumpersSettings Jumper name1 System tour 2 System setup Page Selecting a site Setting up the systemPre-installation requirements Checking the package contents2 System setup Connecting peripheralsTurning on the system To power on the systemPower-on problems Configuring the system OS Turning off the system 3 System upgrade Page ESD precautions Installation precautionsPre-installation instructions Post-installation instructions Unlocking the front bezel Opening the serverTo remove the front bezel Removing and installing the front bezel2 Slide the front bezel onto the chassis until it clicks into place To install the front bezelTo remove the top cover Removing and installing the top coverTo install the top cover To remove the CPU air duct Removing and installing the CPU air ductTo install the CPU air duct To remove the CPU air dam Removing the CPU air damTo remove the small air baffle Removing and installing the air bafflesTo remove the large air baffle To install the small air baffleTo install the large air baffle To remove a HDD Removing and installing storage devicesRemoving and installing a hard disk drive Determining drive statusTo install a HDD 6 Install a hard disk on the HDD carrier, then secure it with the four screws A that came with the HDD carrier B To remove a slim-line optical drive Removing and installing a slim-line optical drivePage To install a slim-line optical drive Page 12 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page To install a FDD in the optical drive bay Installing and removing a FDDTo install a FDD in a converted HDD bay Page 9 Secure the FDD into the carrier with the two screws that came with your diskette drive conversion kit To remove the FDD from a converted HDD bay To remove the FDD from the optical drive bayTo install a tape drive Installing a tape drivePage To install a sixth HDD Installing a sixth HDD4 Slide the sixth HDD bracket into the backplane board 3 System upgrade 8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on pageRemoving and installing the PCI riser assembly Removing and installing a PCI cardTo remove the PCI riser assembly 3 System upgrade 5 Lift the riser assembly from the chassis B6 Place the riser assembly on a clean, static-free work surface 8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on pageTo install the PCI riser assembly Removing and installing the PCI riser boardTo remove a PCI riser board To install a PCI riser boardTo remove a PCI card Removing and installing a PCI cardTo install a PCI card 9 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 6 Remove the filler panel C, if installed8 Close both retention clips To replace the system fan Replacing a system fan5 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 4 Install the new fan by sliding the new fan into an empty fan socket3 Grasp the defective fan and lift it up the fan bay CPU upgrading guidelines Upgrading the CPUTo remove a CPU To install a CPU 4 Lift the load plate A and remove the protective socket cover B Upgrading the system memory Memory module installation guidelinesDDR2 module population order To install DIMMsTo remove DIMMs To reconfigure the system memory Installing and removing a power supply To install a power supply module To remove a power supply module To remove an ARMC/3 module Removing and installing an ARMC/3 moduleTo install an ARMC/3 module 3 System upgrade 5 Install the NIC modulea Install the three standoffs to the mainboard 6 Observe the post-installation instructions described on pageTo remove the SAS mid-plane board Removing and installing the SAS mid-plane boardTo install the SAS mid-plane board To remove the SAS/SATA backplane board Removing and installing the SAS/SATA backplane boardTo install the SAS/SATA backplane board Removing and installing the RAID activation key Configuring the integrated SAS hardware RAID componentsTo remove the RAID activation key To install the RAID activation key Removing and installing the RAID cacheTo remove the RAID cache To install the RAID cache To remove the RAID BBU Removing and installing the RAID BBUTo install the RAID BBU 8 Replace the air baffles and CPU air duct 7 Connect the power cable between the BBU and the mid-plane board9 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 3 System upgrade4 BIOS setup Page BIOS setup Entering BIOS setup Press Esc to close the BIOS setup 101 Press F1 for General Help on using the BIOS setupPress F9 to load the default configuration Press F10 to save changes and close the BIOS setupMain Using the BIOS menusDescription EnabledEnabled ParameterAdvanced Parameter EnabledEnabled ProcessorEnabled DisabledEnabled EnabledProcessor # Information Parameter MemoryDescription Parameter Configure Memory RAS and PerformanceParameter DescriptionEnabled ATA ControllerEnabled EnabledParameter EnabledDisabled DisabledDisabled Mass StorageEnabled EnabledEnabled Serial PortSerial A Enable Enables or disables the onboard serial AEnabled USB ConfgurationEnabled EnabledAuto ParameterDescription Optionreserved for PCI address space below 4GB Description EnabledEnabled ParameterOption System Acoustic and Performance ConfigurationParameter DescriptionParameter SecurityNot Installed Not InstalledTo change the Administrator/User password To set a Administrator/User passwordTo remove the User password Server Management Description EnabledDisabled ParameterConsole Redirection 4 BIOS setup System InformationOption Boot OptionsParameter DescriptionOption BEV Device #Parameter DescriptionDescription ParameterOption 4 BIOS setup Boot ManagerError Manager Parameter ExitDescription Description Restore User DefaultRestores previously saved user default values ParameterTo upgrade the BIOS Upgrading the BIOSTo record the current BIOS settings To download the BIOS image file5 Troubleshooting Page Resetting the system TroubleshootingProblems following initial system installation First steps checklist Verifying proper operation of key system lights Hardware diagnostic testingPower indicator does not light Specific problems and corrective actionsConfirming loading of the OS HDD activity indicator does not light Server boot does not complete POSTServer does not recognize all of the processors installed FDD activity indicator does not lightODD tray cannot be ejected ODD optical disk drive activity indicator does not lightODD drive cannot read a disc Hard drives are not recognized Bootable CD drive is not detectedNew memory modules installed are not detected External device connected to a USB connector does not workNetwork activity indicator does not light Problems with the network Network status indicator does not lightDiagnostics pass but the connection fails The controller stopped working when an adapter was installedThere is problem with the application software Server hangs when the drivers are loadedNo characters appear on the screen System cooling fan do not rotate properly Characters are distorted or incorrectHave your fans speeded up in response to an overheating situation? 145 Check the followingHave your fans speeded up in response to a fan that has failed? BIOS POST error beep codes Error beep codesof beeps Troubleshooting BIOS POST error beep codesTroubleshooting action NumberCode ARMC/3 module error beep codesBeep Reason for the beeps and action to takeDiagnostic LED placement diagram Diagnostic POST code LEDscode Diagnostic LED DecoderCheckpoint Descriptioncode Diagnostic LED DecoderCheckpoint DescriptionDescription Diagnostic LED DecoderBoot Device Selection CheckpointDescription Diagnostic LED DecoderRuntime Phase/EFI Operating System Boot CheckpointDescription Diagnostic LED DecoderPre-EFI Initialization Module PEIM/Recovery CheckpointAppendix A Acer Altos R720 rack installation guidePage Equipment rack precautions Setting up the system rackElevated operating ambient temperature The figure below shows the Altos R720 server in a rack-mount position System rack installationVertical mounting hole pattern To install the system into a four-post rack Installing the system into the rack3 Do the same thing to the other mounting rail 3 Install the mounting rails to the rack posts 6 Fully extend the mounting rails on the rack Appendix A Acer Altos R720 rack installation guide4 Install the server into the rack 5 Attach the CMA cable management arm to the rear of the server 7 Route all cables through the cable clips Appendix A Acer Altos R720 rack installation guide Appendix B SAS hardware RAID configurationPage Starting integrated SAS hardware RAID configuration utility Configuring the integrated SAS hardware RAIDLoading factory default setting Creating and Initialing a RAID VolumeAppendix B SAS hardware RAID configuration Assigning a hot spare diskIndex Page