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Asus Xeon 5U Rackmount Server AP1720-E1 User Manual

Asus Xeon 5U Rackmount Server AP1720-E1 User Manual

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  • Page 1 AP1720-E1 ® Dual Intel Xeon 5U Rackmount Server 533MHz Front Side Bus User Guide...
  • Page 2 ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ... v Safety information ... vi About this guide ... vii Chapter 1: Product introduction ... 1-1 1.1 System package contents ... 1-2 1.2 System specifications ... 1-3 1.3 Front panel features ... 1-4 1.4 Rear panel features ... 1-5 1.5 Internal features ...
  • Page 4 Contents 2.9 Cable connections ... 2-29 2.9.1 Motherboard connections ... 2-29 2.9.2 SCSI backplane connections ... 2-30 2.10 Removable components ... 2-36 2.10.1 Chassis fan ... 2-36 2.10.2 HDD fans ... 2-37 2.10.3 SCSI backplanes ... 2-39 2.10.4 Power supply module ... 2-41 2.10.5 Floppy disk drive ...

  • Page 5: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. •...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the AP1720-E1 server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 8 1. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard user guide This manual contains detailed information about the PC-DL Deluxe motherboard. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. viii...
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS AP1720-E1 user guide...

  • Page 10: System Package Contents

    System package contents Check your ASUS AP1720-E1 package with the items on the following table. The package contents vary for 8-SCSI, 4-SCSI, and 4-IDE HDD configurations. Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. Item Description 1) ASUS AK25 5U rackmount chassis with: •...

  • Page 11: System Specifications

    System specifications The ASUS AP1720-E1 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard. The server supports dual Intel processors in 604-pin sockets, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard. Chassis Pedestal or rackmount 5U with removable front door Motherboard ASUS PC-DL Deluxe (ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in)

  • Page 12: Front Panel Features

    Front panel features The AP1720-E1 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The bezel covers the system components on the front panel and serves as security. Open the bezel to access the front panel components. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, and four USB ports are located on the front panel.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Features

    Power supply module P/S2 mouse port P/S2 keyboard port Parallel port Serial ports IEEE 1394 port 4 USB 2.0 ports Gigabit LAN port Audio ports SCSI port (optional) ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server Power connector 12cm fan vent Chassis lock Expansion slots...

  • Page 14: Internal Features

    Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. AS8 (8-SCSI configuration) 1. Power supply cage 2. CD-ROM drive 3. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 4. first drive cage (upper) 5. second drive cage (lower) The lower 4-bay hot swap SCSI drive cage may be changed to an internal IDE drive cage (non-hot swap) if you wish to install long PCI cards.
  • Page 15 AS4 (4-SCSI configuration) AI4 (4-IDE configuration) ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server...

  • Page 16: Led Information

    LED information The barebone system comes with five LED indicators. Refer to the following table for the LED status description. Icon System Power LED HDD Access LED Message LED Hard disk drives Drive Status LED Drive Activity LED *SCSI Access Fault-Tolerant Enclosure The Power, HDD Access, and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is closed.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chassis cover The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. Simply push or slide mechanical bolts 2.1.1 Removing the side cover 1. Push up the chassis lock (blue bolt) on the rear panel to release the side cover. 2.

  • Page 19: Installing The Side Cover

    (three each on the top and bottom) of the cover must properly fit the designated holes. 2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 3. Push down the chassis lock to secure the side cover. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Information

    Motherboard information The barebone server comes with the ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by circles in the illustration below. Refer to the motherboard user guide for detailed information on the motherboard.

  • Page 21: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Before installing the CPU, remove the chassis fan attached to the inner side of the rear panel to allow enough space for the installation. Refer to section “2.10 Removable components” for instructions. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server ® Xeon™ Socket for CPU1...

  • Page 22: Installing A Cpu

    2.3.1 Installing a CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 604-pin CPU1 socket on the motherboard. Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way to the other side. Make sure that the socket lever is pushed back all the way, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.

  • Page 23: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    In case you need to remove and re-install the thermal plates, refer to the picture below for the correct matching of the motherboard and thermal plate holes. Motherboard hole ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server Standoff CPU thermal plate...
  • Page 24 Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan! To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink with fan assembly on top of the installed CPU1.
  • Page 25 5. Repeat steps 1 to 2 to install the heatsink and fan assembly for the second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the fan connector labeled CPUFAN2. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server CPUFAN1 cable plug CPUFAN2 cable plug...

  • Page 26: System Memory

    System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 4GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC2700/ PC2100 DDR DIMMs, and allow up to 5.33GB/s data transfer rate. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.

  • Page 27: Installing A Dimm

    1. While supporting the DIMM with your fingers, press the retaining clips outward simultaneously to release the DIMM from the socket. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server DDR DIMM notch Unlocked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip 2-11...

  • Page 28: Front Panel Assembly

    Front panel assembly 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). The front panel assembly is attached to the chassis through four hooked tabs on the left side and four hinge-like tabs on the right side.
  • Page 29 3. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. Hinge-like tab ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-13...

  • Page 30: Re-Installing The Front Panel Assembly

    2.5.2 Re-installing the front panel assembly To re-install the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): 1. Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis. 2. Swing the front panel to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the left side of the chassis until the tabs snap back in place.

  • Page 31: Inch Drives

    2. From the side of the drive bay, slide the drive bay lock by pushing it to the left to release the drive lock bar. Drive lock bar Drive bay lock ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-15...
  • Page 32 3. When released, pull up the drive bay lock bar. Underneath the lock bar are two pegs that match the holes on the drive bay. This mechanism secures the drive to the bay in place of screws. Drive bay holes 4.
  • Page 33 5.25-inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover. 10. Re-install the front panel assembly when done. Refer to section “2.5.2 Re-installing the front panel assembly” for instructions. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server Bay cover tabs 2-17...

  • Page 34: Hard Disk Drives

    Hard disk drives 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SCSI HDD To install a SCSI hard disk drive: 1. Open the front bezel to access the hot-swap drive trays. 2. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward.
  • Page 35 7. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-19...

  • Page 36: Installing An Ide Hdd

    2.7.2 Installing an IDE HDD If your system is an IDE model, your package comes with specially designed hard disk drive rails. Depending on which bay you wish to install your hard disk drive, the orientation of the drive rails vary so that the screw holes match those on the drive.
  • Page 37 6. Push the drive all the way to the depth of the bay until the rail locks clicks, indicating that the drive is securely in place. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server Hole 3 Hole 1 2-21...
  • Page 38 7. Connect the IDE and power cables to their corresponding connectors on the back of the drive. 8. Follow steps 2 to 6 if you wish to install other hard disk drives. 9. Re-install the front panel assembly when done. Installing into a bay on the second drive cage To install an internal drive : 1.
  • Page 39 7. Follow steps 2 to 5 if you wish to install other hard disk drives. 8. Re-install the side cover when done. Refer to section “21.2 Installing the side cover.” ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-23...
  • Page 40 Installing an HDD dummy cover Except on the 8-SCSI configuration model (AS8), the HDD dummy covers come pre-installed on the front panel bezel. In case you removed the covers, follow these steps to re-install them. To install an HDD dummy cover: 1.

  • Page 41: Expansion Cards

    Release the card lock by pressing the center tabs and pushing outward. Set the card lock aside for later use. Card lock tabs 2. Carefully install an expansion card making sure that it is properly seated on the slot. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-25...
  • Page 42 3. When the card is in place, secure it with the plastic card lock that you removed earlier. Card lock tab 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...

  • Page 43: Installing A Long Expansion Card

    3. When the card is inside the chassis, push down the end of the card until it is level with the PCI slot. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-27...

  • Page 44: Removing An Expansion Card

    4. Push the card connector into the PCI slot until it is securely seated. 5. When the card is in place, secure it with the plastic card lock that you removed earlier. 2.8.3 Removing an expansion card To remove an expansion card: 1.

  • Page 45: Cable Connections

    HDD fan 2 HDD fan 1 Front panel USB (4 ports) Refer to the motherboard user guide for detailed information on the connectors. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server Front panel 1394 Chassis intrusion Front panel LEDs 10. Secondary IDE (optical drive) 11.

  • Page 46: Scsi Backplane Connections

    2.9.2 SCSI backplane connections The SCSI backplane has four 68-pin SCSI connectors to support SCA SCSI hard disks. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SCSI hard disks. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD access, HDD failure, thermal failure, or fan failure.

  • Page 47: Back Side

    SCSI interfaces for the SCSI/RAID card and terminator, and SMBus connectors. The following picture shows a two-backplane configuration in a cascade connection. First SCSI backplane Cascade connection SCSI terminator Second SCSI backplane ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-31...
  • Page 48 One-backplane configuration In a one-backplane configuration: • the upper SCSI interface of the backplane connects to the SCSI/RAID card • a SCSI multi-mode terminator (LVD/SE) is connected to the lower SCSI interface of the backplane Power connectors (connect power plugs from the power supply) 68-pin SCSI connector (connects the SCSI cable...
  • Page 49 68-pin SCSI connector (connects the SCSI cable from the SCSI card) Second backplane 68-pin SCSI connector (with SCSI multi-mode terminator) ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server Fan connector (for HDD fan) SMBus connector (upper 6-1 pins) (connects the SMB cable from the...
  • Page 50 SCSI backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments The 6-pin jumper J1 on each of the SCSI backplanes allows you to define your desired SCSI configuration. The picture below shows the location of jumper J1 with pins 1-3 and 2-4 shorted.
  • Page 51 Non-Cascade configuration First backplane (BPB1) Second backplane (BPB2) SCSI ID7 is reserved for the SCSI card. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server J1 setting (1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted) Device SCSI ID# Drive Bay 1 Drive Bay 2 Drive Bay 3 Drive Bay 4...

  • Page 52: Removable Components

    2.10 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components: 1. Chassis fan 2. HDD fans 3.

  • Page 53: Hdd Fans

    Due to space constraints inside the chassis, some cables may interfere with the removal of the fan cage. To easily remove the fan cage, try to slightly push it inward (toward the motherboard) before pulling it out of the chassis. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-37...
  • Page 54 To re-install the HDD fan: 1. Re-connect the 3-pin fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane. 2. Hold the outer side of the HDD fan cage and hook the two side tabs to the inner edge of the drive cage. Make sure that the system cables are not caught up when you place the HDD fan.

  • Page 55: Scsi Backplanes

    NOT pull the cable itself. Doing so may damage the cable! 3. From the inner edge, push the backplane outward so that the outer edge protrudes slightly from the slot. 4. From the outer edge, firmly hold the backplane and carefully slide it out. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-39...
  • Page 56 To re-install a SCSI backplane: 1. Position the backplane into its slot with the component side facing the rear panel, and the power connectors on top. 2. Align the backplane with the rail- like dents on the slot to ensure that it fits securely.

  • Page 57: Power Supply Module

    24-pin ATX (motherboard power connector) 8-pin +12V AUX (motherboard power connector) 4-pin plug (optical drive) 2 x 4-pin plugs (first backplane, if present) 2 x 4-pin plugs (second backplane, if present) 4-pin plug (floppy disk drive) ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-41...
  • Page 58 Make sure to unplug ALL power cables from the system devices before removing the power supply module. To remove the power supply module: 1. Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the power supply metal plate. Do not remove the thumb screw from the metal plate. 2.
  • Page 59 At the same time, you may also push the top of the metal plate to fit it completely. 5. Secure the metal plate with the thumb screw. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server Hook matched to a hole 2-43...

  • Page 60: Floppy Disk Drive

    2.10.5 Floppy disk drive You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the floppy disk drive. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for instructions. To remove the floppy disk drive: 1. Remove the screw that secures the drive to the chassis.
  • Page 61 3. Carefully push the drive into the bay until the drive cage fits the front edge of the bay. 4. Secure the drive cage with a screw. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server Eject button Floppy drive power cable Floppy drive signal cable...

  • Page 62: Front I/O Board

    2.10.6 Front I/O board You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the front I/O board. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for instructions. To remove the front I/O board: 1. Remove the screw that secures the front I/O board bracket to the front panel.
  • Page 63 3. Insert the I/O board into the bay until the bracket fits the front edge of the bay. 4. Secure the I/O board bracket with a screw. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server Audio connector (black) USB 2.0 connectors (blue) 1394 connector (red) 2-47...

  • Page 64: Chassis Footpads And Roller Wheels

    2.10.7 Chassis footpads and roller wheels The barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis for stability. You need to remove these footpads if: • if you want to replace the footpads with the bundled roller wheels •...
  • Page 65 1. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the wheels to the bottom of the chassis. 3. Repeat step 2 to remove the other three roller wheels. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 2-49...
  • Page 66 2-50 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
  • Page 67 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install optional components and devices into the barebone server and create your desired configuration. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server...

  • Page 68: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    The items required for the optional configurations described in this chapter are not included in the standard barebone system package. These items are purchased separately. Installing a second SCSI drive cage Perform this installation if you wish to upgrade your 4-SCSI configuration system (AS4 model) to an 8-SCSI configuration.
  • Page 69 Protruding tabs SCSI drive tray support bracket ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server Screw holes Elongated holes for bracket Front screw holes...
  • Page 70 5. Insert the tabs into the holes. You may need to swing the bracket a bit from left to right and back to fully insert the tabs. 6. When the tabs are fully inserted in the holes, swing the bracket to the right until one side is flat to the chassis.

  • Page 71: Installing An Ide Drive Cage

    1. Position the drive cage into the bay with the screw hole tab on top and facing out. 2. Carefully slide the drive cage toward the front panel until it fits in place. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server 4-SCSI/4-IDE configuration Screw hole...
  • Page 72 3. Make sure that the drive cage is fits snugly to the bay as shown. The drive cage is properly installed when it is parallel to the front panel, and the screw hole matches the hole of the first drive cage.

  • Page 73: Mounting The System To A Rack

    Refer to the installation guide that came with the Rackmount Rail Kit for instructions on how to attach the rails and on the barebone server system and the corresponding rails on the industrial rack. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server Lock tab of top cover (bottom view)
  • Page 74 Chapter 3: Installation options...
  • Page 75 Appendix This appendix gives information on the power supply that came with the barebone server. ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server...

  • Page 76: General Description

    General description The server comes with an SSI-type 450W ATX power supply with universal AC input that includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has nine plugs labeled P1 to P10 (no P3). Take note of the devices to which you should connect the plugs. Motherboard 24-pin ATX power connector Motherboard 8-pin +12V AUX power connector Floppy disk drive...

  • Page 77: Specifications

    Min (A) +3.33V +12V -12V +5VSB Over-voltage protection Voltage Min (V) +3.33V +12V 13.3 +12V -13.3 +5VSB ASUS AP1720-E1 barebone server Nom (V) Max (V) 3.30 3.46 5.00 5.25 12.00 12.60 -12.20 -13.08 5.00 5.25 Max (A) Max. Load (W) 24.0...
  • Page 78 Chapter 3: Installation options...

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