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- Page 1 AP2400R ® ® Dual Pentium III 2U Rackmount Server Reference Guide...
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Page 2: Disclaimer/Copyrights
ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’... -
Page 3: Asus Contact Information
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Fax: +49-2102-442066 Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) Technical Support Hotline: MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0 Notebook: +49-2102-9599-10 Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 4: Fcc/Cdc Statements
FCC/CDC Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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 5: Safety Precautions
IC devices may be hot. Do not touch them. Check whether the fans are functioning properly. Tools Required You need a Philips (cross) screwdriver and a flat screwdriver to install or remove the components in the server. AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
Safet y Precautions Electrical Safety IMPORTANT • 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: Table Of Contents
Contents Disclaimer/Copyrights ..............2 ASUS Contact Information ............. 3 FCC/CDC Statements ..............4 Federal Communications Commission Statement ....4 Canadian Department of Communications Statement ....4 Safety Precautions ................. 5 Safeguards ................5 Operation Safety ............... 5 Tools Required ................5 Safety Precautions ................. - Page 8 Contents Chapter 2 Basic Operation ............. 19 Getting Started ................20 Connect a Monitor ..............20 Connect Power Cords ............. 20 Turn the Power ON ..............20 Check Power LED ..............20 Chapter 3 Hardware Setup ............. 21 Opening the Chassis Cover ............22 Under the Chassis Cover .............
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Page 9: Introduction
Introduction You are reading the AP2400R Server Reference Guide. This reference guide provides general and specific information about the AP2400R server. “About This Guide” contains an introduction on the contents of this document that include target audience, chapter description, and conventions used. -
Page 10: Audience
This chapter describes the external features of the AP2400R server. It includes specific sections that identify these features. 3. Chapter 2: Basic Operation This chapter tells how to get started with the AP2400R server. The basic operation includes connecting the cables and powering on the system. -
Page 11: Conventions
NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task. PHILIPS (CROSS) SCREW DRIVER: A tool required to install or remove the components in the server. STANDARD (FLAT) SCREW DRIVER: A tool required to install or remove the components in the server. AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 12: Package Contents
For use in one processor configuration Rackmount Rails R-20 Rackmount Kit User’s Manuals server, motherboard, CD-ROM Optional Components RAID Controller ASUS PCI-DA2200 RAID controller Processor Dual Pentium ® III up to 1GHz Memory Up to 4GB registered ECC SDRAM Hard Drive... -
Page 13: Chapter 1 System Overview
Chapter 1 System Over view This chapter describes the external features of the AP2400R server. It includes specific sections that identify these features. AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 14: Features
Features The AP2400R is configured for the ASUS CUR-DLSR smart motherboard that uses the ServerSet chipset from ServerWorks ®. The motherboard supports dual Pentium III processors to accelerate even the most complicated server tasks. The following are highlights to the server’s many features. For additional information, refer to the motherboard user’s manual that comes with the server package. -
Page 15: Front Panel
Front Panel The front panel of the AP2400R server allows easy access to the floppy, CD-ROM, and removable hard disk drives. The power button and the system LED indicators are also located on the front panel (see next page for descriptions). -
Page 16: Power Button And System Leds
Power Button and System LEDs The front panel includes system LEDs to indicate fan and thermal status, hard disk status, and system power status. 1-3. Hard Drive Power & Status LEDs 10. Power Supply Status & Failure LED 4-6. Hard Drive Power & Status LEDs 11. -
Page 17: Led Information
This LED goes off when you turn off the system. System Power Button The system power button is connected to the motherboard and is used for turning the system ON or OFF. AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide... - Page 18 Chapter 1: System Overview...
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Page 19: Chapter 2 Basic Operation
Chapter 2 Basic Basic Basic Basic Basic Operation Operation Operation Operation Operation This chapter tells how to get started with the AP2400R server. The basic operation includes connecting the cables and powering on the system. AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 20: Getting Started
Getting Star ted Before you turn on the server, make sure that you have completed the basic system connections. Follow these steps when starting the server. Connect a Monitor Connect a VGA-compatible monitor by plugging the 15-pin video cable to the video-out port Video-Out (VGA) Port (blue) on the back of the server. -
Page 21: Chapter 3 Hardware Setup
Chapter 3 Hardware Setup This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It also gives detailed information on the internal components and how to install them. AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 22: Opening The Chassis Cover
Opening the Chassis Cover The AP2400R chassis is a 2U form factor designed for easy assembly and disassembly, making the installation of internal components very convenient. At the top of the chassis is a rotating lock that secures the cover to the chassis. -
Page 23: Under The Chassis Cover
Under the Chassis Cover When you open the cover to the AP2400R, you will see several major parts as shown in the second picture below. 58cm 1. CPU Blower 2. CUR-DLSR Motherboard 3. Redundant Power Supplies 4. Three SCA bays 5. -
Page 24: Internal Components
Internal Components The AP2400R server interior comprise the motherboard and other parts that complete the system. 1. CPU Socket 1 2. CPU Socket 2 (for CPU terminator in 1 CPU configuration) 3. Memory Sockets for 1, 2, 3, or 4 DIMMs 4. -
Page 25: Motherboard Placement
NOTE The motherboard and other internal components of the AP2400R server are already installed as indicated in the section “Internal Components”. Refer to the motherboard user’s manual for detailed technical information about the motherboard. -
Page 26: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
Central Processing Unit (CPU) CPU Orientation A CPU has a mark (usually a notch or a gold mark) on one corner to help you identify the proper orientation and enable you to correctly install the CPU. Match the marked corner of the CPU with the marked corner on the socket to avoid damaging the CPU pins. -
Page 27: Cpu Heatsink
Socket Lever Heatsink Front Clip Attaching the Heatsink Back Clip Use a flat screwdriver to attach the back clip to the back of the CPU socket until it snaps in place. AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 28: Cpu Terminator
CPU T erminator CPU Terminator Placement When using only one processor socket, make sure to install an S370 processor terminator to the unused socket. Install a CPU terminator as you would install a CPU. Refer to the section “CPU Installation”. CPU Socket 2 with Installed Terminator CPU Socket 1 with... -
Page 29: Cooling Fans
Besides the CPU blower, a cooling fan is mounted on the PCI cage to decrease the temperature of PCI cards. Fan/thermal failures can be monitored through the LEDs on the front panel and/or by optional software. 8cm PCI Cage Fan AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 30: System Memory
System Memor y The motherboard has four Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets that support 3.3V Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) modules in 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB, or 1GB densities. DIMM Sockets Location Locate the DIMM sockets on the motherboard to install memory modules. -
Page 31: Riser Card / Expansion Card
The PCI cage then installs on the chassis in such a way that will at the same time insert the golden fingers of the riser card into the PCI slot on the motherboard. Expansion Card PCI Slot Riser Card AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 32: Scsi Backplane
SCSI Backplane The two SCSI backplane supports three Ultra160 SCA SCSI hard disks each for a total of six. The backplane design incorporates a hot-swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SCA SCSI hard disks. The LED connector on the backplane connects to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD access, HDD failure, thermal failure, and fan failure. -
Page 33: Connecting Cables
Floppy Cable Connect the floppy cable directly to the floppy drive connector. The slim-type floppy drive uses a flat Floppy Drive ribbon cable. It does not use the Connector standard floppy drive cable. Motherboard Floppy Drive Connector AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 34: Connecting Cables
Connecting Cables LED & SMB Cable Connect one end of the LED cable to the PANEL2 connector on the motherboard and the other cable to the SMB connector. LED Connector on LED Connector the Motherboard on the Backplane Cooling Fan Cables Connect the blower fan cable and PCI cage fan cable to the two chassis fan connectors on the... -
Page 35: Scsi Hard Disk Drives
After the drive is secured to the tray, carefully insert the drive into the bay, then push the levers back in place. IMPORTANT Make sure that the SCSI cable is connected to the motherboard and the backplane. Refer to the section “Connecting Cables”. AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide... - Page 36 SCSI Hard Disk Drives Inserting or removing an SCA hard disk is very simple using the hot- swap trays. Removing a Tray (1) Flip tray levers out (2) Pull tray out using both levers with both hands Inserting a Tray (1) Flip levers out (2) Push on both levers with both hands (3) Flip levers in until it snaps flush with the tray...
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Page 37: Floppy Drive
(compact version of the standard gray floppy drive cable). The white ribbon cable already includes power so there is no place for a separate floppy power connector. AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 38: Power Supply Connections
Power Supply Connections Power Supply Connection The power supply unit contains redundant power supplies and a housing with five connectors. The connection locations are shown here. (4) Left SCSI Board (5) SMBUS (bottom) (2) CD-ROM Drive (1) Right SCSI Board (3) Motherboard Power Input Chapter 3: Hardware Setup... - Page 39 ON. To remove a power supply module, squeeze the handle and push down to eject the individual power supply module. Then carefully pull out the power supply module. AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide...
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