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  • Page 1 Altos R700 Chassis Subassembly Product guide...
  • Page 2 Serial Number: ___________________________________ 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.

  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    Notices 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.
  • Page 4 Notice: Shield cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class A or Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water.
  • Page 6 If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Notices FCC notice Important safety instructions 1 Chassis Description What Your Kit Includes Items You Must Purchase Separately Feature Summary System Components Chassis Front Panel and Peripheral Bays Chassis Back I/O Ports and Features Front Panel Controls and Indicators Peripherals 500 Watt Redundant Power Supply System Cooling Chassis Security...
  • Page 8 3 Installing the System in a Rack Equipment Rack Precautions 4 Working Inside Your Server Tools and Supplies Needed Safety: Before You Remove the Cover Warnings and Cautions Lithium Battery Replacement Replacing Components Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing a DVD/CD-ROM drive/FDD Module Replacing a PCI Add-in Card Replacing a 500 Watt Power Supply Module Replacing a Power Supply Cage...

  • Page 9: Chassis Description

    1 Chassis Description...

  • Page 10: What Your Kit Includes

    What Your Kit Includes Your Altos R700 server chassis kit is designed to support the Altos R700 Server Board. The fan module and riser cards are installed for shipment, but you must remove and reinstall them when you install the server board.

  • Page 11: Items You Must Purchase Separately

    Items You Must Purchase Separately The following components must be purchased separately: • Front bezel (optional) • Altos R700 Server Board • Minimum of one Intel® Xeon™ processor • Registered ECC DDR RAM memory DIMMs • SCSI hard disk drives (HDD) •...

  • Page 12: Feature Summary

    Feature Summary System Components Label Description Power supply PCI card bracket (full-lenght) Riser card assembly (full-lenght) PCI card bracket (low-profile) Server board (accessory to system) PCI add-in card (accessory to system) Riser card assembly (low-profile) Processor air duct 1 Chassis Description...

  • Page 13: Chassis Front Panel And Peripheral Bays

    Label Description Front panel board Intrusion switch Control panel Flex bay (optional DVD/CD-ROM drive/FDD module available) Tape drive bay (tape drive available from others) Hard drive bay (one of six, accessory to system) Backplane board Chassis Front Panel and Peripheral Bays To access the system controls and peripherals when a front bezel is installed, grasp the bezel and gently pull it towards you until it unsnaps from the chassis.

  • Page 14: Chassis Back I/O Ports And Features

    Label Description Flex bay (optional DVD/CD-ROM drive/FDD module shown installed) Front panel indicator lights Tape drive bay (tape drive not included) Chassis Back I/O Ports and Features Label Description PCI card bracket (low profile) RJ45 NIC 2 connector Green Status LED/ Yellow Status LED Serial A port mounting hole (cable not provided)

  • Page 15: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    Label Description RJ45 serial port PS/2 mouse/keyboard connector RJ45 NIC 1 connector SCSI channel A connector (If available) Video connector USB connector 1 Note: 480 Watt redundant power supply shown. Your power supply may be different. Front Panel Controls and Indicators Shown with optional DVD/CD-ROM drive/floppy disk drive installed.
  • Page 16 Label Description Power/sleep LED Fixed disk drive status LED System status LED ID LED ID button Reset button USB Connector NMI button Video Connector 1 Chassis Description...
  • Page 17 ID LED. The baseboard ID LED is visible through the rear of the chassis and allows you to locate the server you’re working on from behind a rack of servers. Continuous green light indicates the system has power applied to it.
  • Page 18 Set Fault Indication command to the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), or the system board must be used with the 2U Altos R700 hot swappable backplane. 3. Also off when the system is powered off or in a sleep state.

  • Page 19: Peripherals

    Peripherals The chassis provides external bays for peripherals that can be purchased separately and added to the system. The following describes the available options. Label Description Hard drive bays (6) Flex bay (1) DVD/CD-ROM drive/floppy disk drive module Tape drive Hard disk drive Hot Swappable SCSI Hard Drives The chassis ships with four drive carriers for mounting SCSI hard drives...

  • Page 20: Watt Redundant Power Supply

    The SCSI hard drives are hot swappable. When a drive fails, the SCSI backplane detects the failure, reports it, and powers down the failed drive. The drive fault LED becomes a continuous amber light. After the failed drive is removed and a new drive is inserted, there is a short wait before power is applied to the drive and the drive fault LED becomes a random blinking green light.

  • Page 21: Chassis Security

    pull cooling air through the chassis. The power supply contains a single fan for cooling. Chassis Security To help prevent unauthorized access to the system’s peripherals and control panel, install the optional front bezel, which provides a key lock. The chassis also includes a preinstalled intrusion switch for the top access cover that can be monitored by server management software.
  • Page 22 1 Chassis Description...

  • Page 23: Assembling The System

    2 Assembling the System...
  • Page 24 Before the Altos R700 can be installed for use, you must assemble the hardware components that make up your particular system. Additionally, you will want to add any peripherals and add-in cards purchased for the system. The following procedures help guide you through this assembly process and create your desired system configuration.

  • Page 25: Before You Begin

    Before beginning your work, make sure you 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 board •...

  • Page 26: Installation/Assembly Safety Instructions

    Installation/Assembly Safety Instructions Before you start the assembly process, you will need to make sure you follow certain basic safety precautions. Caution: Only technically qualified persons shall perform integration/ servicing of this chassis sub-assembly. Follow these guidelines to meet and maintain safety and product regulatory requirements when integrating this chassis subassembly.

  • Page 27: Checking The Power Cord

    Checking the Power Cord Warning: Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cords if they are not the exact type required. The power supply cords are the main disconnect to AC power. The socket outlets must be installed near the equipment and readily accessible.
  • Page 28 2 Assembling the System 3. Label and disconnect all peripheral cables and all telecommunication lines connected to I/O connectors or ports on the back of the chassis. 4. Provide some electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground—any unpainted metal surface—when handling components.

  • Page 29: Installing System Components

    Installing System Components Remove the Cover While pressing the blue latch button (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 cover on a flat surface.

  • Page 30: Remove The Processor Air Duct

    Remove the Processor Air Duct Lift the processor air duct out of the chassis. Remove the Riser Cards Insert your finger in the plastic loop. On riser card (A), also grasp the opposite end at (C). Pull straight up and remove the riser card from the chassis. 2 Assembling the System...

  • Page 31: Remove The Fan Module

    Discard the protective blocks. Remove the Fan module Lift the processor duct out of the chassis. If it is installed, remove the 100-pin flex circuit. At the end of the fan module closest to the chassis centerline, push on the tab to release it from the chassis (A). While pushing on the tab, lift up on the module to clear the retention stub.

  • Page 32: Install The Server Board

    Lift the fan module out of the chassis. Install the Server Board Caution: Do not install any server board support bumpers in the Altos R700 chassis. System components must be installed in the order presented below. If installed in a different order, component damage may occur.
  • Page 33 Attach the board to the chassis using the three screws shipped in the chassis accessory kit. Install processors and memory, following the directions on the Altos R700 Server Board Product Guide. If you only install one processor, you must install the processor air dam.
  • Page 34 Attach processor retention piece (B) to the server board (C) using the provided screws (A). Put the air dam(D) into place. 2 Assembling the System...

  • Page 35: Routing Cables

    Routing Cables Label Description Power Supply SCSI Hard Disk Drives DVD/CD-ROM/FDD module Tape Drive (optional)

  • Page 36: Connect Power Cables

    Label Description Front Panel Board Fan Module SCSI Backplane (shown horizontal for clarity) Server Board To backplane power connector from power supply To server board primary power connector from power supply Floppy/FP/IDE flex circuit cable from server board to backplane SCSI cable from server board to backplane USB ribbon cable from front panel board to server board...
  • Page 37 Connect the main server board power cable to the white 24-pin connector on the server board. Firmly press the two connectors together until they are fully seated. Install the Fan module Caution: When installing the fan module, avoid pinching cables routed in the area.
  • Page 38 While pressing down on the fan module, slide it in the direction of arrow (2) until the latch snaps into place. Connect the fan power cables to the server board. Connect Flex Circuit Cable Remove the flex circuit cable from the cable bag in the accessory kit.
  • Page 39 the backplane board and connect the other cable end 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 to one side. If in doubt, remove, reinsert, and recheck.
  • Page 40 Install the flex circuit cable retention clip. It snaps into place over the backplane and flex circuit cable. Connect Auxiliary Power Cables Connect the auxiliary power cable to the 8-pin auxiliary power connector on the server board (A). Connect the signal cable to the 5-pin signal connector on the server board (B).
  • Page 41 Finish Cable Routing Connect the USB cable to the USB connector 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 damaged when you install the top cover.
  • Page 42 If it isn’t installed, install the power supply air baffle. All cables from the power supply should route through the notch in the bottom of the baffle. Connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the server board. Route the cable 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 backplane board.

  • Page 43: Installing Peripherals

    Installing Peripherals Peripherals and add-in cards are not included in your system and must be purchased separately. The following sections describe how to install PCI add-in cards, hard disk drives, a DVD/CD-ROM drive/floppy disk drive, and a tape drive. Installing a PCI Card on a Riser Card The riser card nearest the chassis sidewall (see “Installing the Riser Cards on the Server Board”...

  • Page 44: Installing The Riser Cards On The Server Board

    Firmly push the PCI card’s edge connector into the riser card slot until it is fully seated. Close the retainer clip (E). Ensure the clip is latched. Installing the Riser Cards on the Server Board Align the riser card connector with the server board slot. Firmly press the riser card straight down until it is fully seated in the server board slot.

  • Page 45: Installing A Hard Drive

    Install the other riser card in the same manner. Label Description Full-length riser card Low-profile riser card 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.
  • Page 46 Caution: To allow proper airflow and server cooling, all drive bays must contain either a carrier with a hard drive installed or a carrier with an air baffle installed. If present, remove the front bezel. If the drive carrier is installed in the drive bay, remove it. Remove the air baffle (A) from the drive carrier by removing the four screws (B) from the slide track (C).

  • Page 47: Installing A Dvd Drive/Fdd Or Cd-Rom Drive/Fdd Module

    Align the holes in the drive to the holes in the drive carrier slide track (C), insert the screws (D) that you previously removed, and attach the carrier to the drive. Slide the carrier/drive all the way into the drive bay with the retention lever in the fully open position.
  • Page 48 Insert the module into the flex bay and slide it back until you feel the connectors touch. With your thumbs positioned above the handle bar indentations (D), push the module in until it locks in place. 2 Assembling the System...

  • Page 49: Finishing Installation

    Finishing Installation Installing a Serial A port in the Rear I/O Using a standard DH-10 to DB-9 COM cable, you may install a Serial A port in the opening provided in the rear I/O (see “Chassis Back I/O Ports and Features” on page 6). Connect the other end to the COM 1 serial port header on the server board (see the documentation that shipped with your server board).

  • Page 50: Install The Bezel

    2 Assembling the System 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 snaps into place.

  • Page 51: Installing The System In A Rack

    3 Installing the System in a Rack...

  • Page 52: Equipment Rack Precautions

    Your Altos R700 chassis comes equipped with a rack mount kit that can be configured for front-mount, mid-mount, or 4-post racks. An optional slide rail kit may be purchased separately. Equipment Rack Precautions Caution: ANCHOR THE EQUIPMENT RACK: The equipment rack must be...
  • Page 53 It must also include ventilation sufficient to 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.
  • Page 54 3 Installing the System in a Rack...

  • Page 55: Working Inside Your Server

    4 Working Inside Your Server...

  • Page 56: Tools And Supplies Needed

    This chapter describes how to replace components in your server after it has been set up. All references to left, right, front and rear are based on the reader facing the front of the chassis. Tools and Supplies Needed • Antistatic wrist strap (recommended) Safety: Before You Remove the Cover Before removing the system cover to work inside the system, observe...

  • Page 57: Warnings And Cautions

    Warnings and Cautions These warnings and cautions apply whenever you remove the chassis cover to access components inside the server. Only a technically qualified person should integrate and configure the server. Lithium Battery Replacement Caution: Refer to technically qualified persons only for replacement of battery.
  • Page 58 4 Working Inside Your Server VAROITUS: Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

  • Page 59: Replacing Components

    Replacing Components Replacing a Hard Drive CAUTION: To allow proper airflow and cooling during operation, all drive bays must contain either a carrier/drive or a carrier with air baffle installed. Before removing the cover to work inside the system, observe the safety guidelines on page 48.

  • Page 60: Replacing A Dvd/Cd-Rom Drive/Fdd Module

    Remove the hard drive from the carrier (A) by removing the four screws (D) from the slide track (C). Lift the drive out of the carrier (B). Remove the new hard drive from its wrapper and place it on an anti-static surface.
  • Page 61 Grasp the handle bar at both ends and firmly pull out to disengage the connector. (When you first pull, resistance will be high until the connector disengages.) Slide the module out of the flex bay. On the replacement module, rotate the handle bar down. Insert the replacement module into the flex bay and slide it back until you feel the connectors touch.

  • Page 62: Replacing A Pci Add-In Card

    4 Working Inside Your Server Replacing a PCI Add-in Card If you will be replacing a low-profile PCI add-in card, see figure below.
  • Page 63 If you will be replacing a full-length PCI add-in card, see figure below. Before removing the cover to work inside the system, observe the safety guidelines on page 48. Insert your finger in loop A and remove the riser card assembly that contains the add-in card you desire to replace.

  • Page 64: Replacing A 500 Watt Power Supply Module

    Insert the riser card connector in the server board slot while aligning the tabs on the rear retention bracket with the holes in the chassis. 10 10. Firmly press the riser card straight down until it is seated in the server board slot.

  • Page 65: Replacing A Power Supply Cage

    The power supply module is now functional and the power supply fault indicator should not be lit. Replacing a Power Supply Cage The following procedures apply to both the redundant and the non- redundant power supply. Unplug the power cord from the power source. At the rear of the server, release the strain relief(s) and unplug the power cord(s) from the power supply.
  • Page 66 11 At the fan end of the power supply, remove the screw (C) that attaches the power supply to the standoff in the chassis floor. 12 Lift the fan end of the power supply above the chassis standoff and slide it toward the front of the server (D). Lift the power supply out of the chassis (E).

  • Page 67: Installing A Redundant Fan

    21 21. Connect the power cord(s) to the power cord receptacle(s) and plug the cord(s) back into the power source. Installing a Redundant Fan Before removing the cover to work inside the system, observe the safety guidelines on page 48. Remove the cover from the chassis.
  • Page 68 10 Remove the fan blank from the fan module. 11 Connect the new fan’s cable to the connector on the fan module. 12 Insert the top of a new fan into the fan module and rotate the bottom in until tab (B) locks it in place. 13 Align the holes in the fan module with the raised tabs on the chassis and lower the fan module onto the chassis floor.

  • Page 69: Replacing The Fan Module

    20 Replace the chassis cover. Replacing the Fan Module Before removing the cover to work inside the system, observe the safety guidelines on page 48. Remove the cover from the chassis. Remove the full-height PCI riser card. Remove the flex circuit cable retention clip. Disconnect the flex circuit cable from the backplane.

  • Page 70: Replacing A Backplane Board

    15 Install the flex circuit cable retention clip. 16 Install the full-height PCI riser card. 17 Replace the chassis cover. Replacing a Backplane Board Before removing the cover to work inside the system, observe the safety guidelines on page 48. Remove the cover from the chassis.

  • Page 71: Replacing A Front Panel Board

    Install and tighten the thumscrew. Caution: Carefully route cables in their original paths to minimize airflow blockage and cooling problems. 10 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.

  • Page 72: Replacing A Server Board

    Unplug the USB and backplane cables from the front panel board (A). Remove the thumbscrew (B) from the board. Remove the front panel board from the chassis (C). Install the new board in the chassis being careful to insert the LED light pipes into the front panel holes.
  • Page 73 Remove any processors and DIMMs that you wish to use with the new board. (See the documentation that shipped with your server board.) Remove the three mounting screws that secure the server board to the chassis. Slide the board toward the front of the chassis until the I/O connectors are clear of the chassis I/O openings and lift it from the chassis.
  • Page 74 4 Working Inside Your Server 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 rear I/O of the chassis.

  • Page 75: Appendix A: Equipment Log And Worksheets

    Appendix A: Equipment Log and Worksheets...

  • Page 76: Equipment Log

    Equipment Log Use the blank equipment log provided here to record information about your system. You will need some of this information when you run the SSU. Manufacturer Item Name and Model Name Chassis Server Board Processor Speed and Cache Video Display Video Controller Keyboard...
  • Page 77 Manufacturer Item Name and Model Name DAT TApe Drive Date Serial Number Installed...

  • Page 78: Current Usage

    Current Usage Calculating Power Usage The total combined power consumption for your configuration must be less than 500W, with any combination of loads not to exceed maximum current on any one channel as defined in Power Usage Worksheet 1. The combined power consumption on 5 V and 3.3 V should not be more then 150W.
  • Page 79 Power Usage Worksheet 1 Device Boards, processors, and memory (get totals from your board manual) SCSI backplane and front panel 3.5-inch drive CD-ROM drive 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...

  • Page 80: Worksheet, Total Combined Power Used By The System

    Worksheet, Total Combined Power Used by the System From the previous worksheet, enter the total current for each column. Multiply the voltage by the total current to get the total wattage for each voltage level. Add the total wattage for each voltage level to arrive at a total combined power usage on the power supply.

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