Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto AP2400R del fabbricante Asus
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Dual Pentium ® III 2U Rackmount Server ® AP2400R Reference Guide.
2 Introduction: About This Manual Checklist Disclaimer/Copyrights No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a .
3 AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide Features ASUS Contact Information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Marketing Address: 150 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 12 T elephone: +886-2-2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.
4 Introduction: About This Manual Safeguards FCC/CDC Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15.
5 AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide Electrical Safety Safet y Precautions Safeguards Observe the following safety precautions when you are connecting or disconnecting any devices. Operation Safety T ools Required Y ou need a Philips (cross) screwdriver and a flat screwdriver to install or remove the components in the server .
6 Introduction: About This Manual Safet y Precautions Electrical Safety IMPORT ANT • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
7 AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide Contents Disclaimer/Copyrights .................................................................... 2 ASUS Contact Information ............................................................. 3 FCC/CDC Statements ......
8 Introduction: About This Manual Contents Chapter 2 Basic Operation ..................................................... 19 Getting Started ............................................................................. 20 Connect a Monitor ..........
9 AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide Y ou 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.
10 Introduction: About This Manual Contents Description This reference guide contains the following parts: 1. Introduction: About This Guide This part contains an introduction on the contents of this document that include target audience, chapter description, and conventions used.
11 AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide Conventions Symbols T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide. W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
12 Introduction: About This Manual Package Contents This section lists the items included in the server package. If you are assembling the server by yourself, make sure to prepare all the server components before starting. It saves you a lot of time not having to hunt down components when you need them.
13 AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide This chapter describes the external features of the AP2400R server . It includes specific sections that identify these features.
14 Chapter 1: System Overview Checklist Features The AP2400R is configured for the ASUS CUR-DLSR smart motherboard that uses the ServerSet TM chipset from ServerWorks ® . The motherboard supports dual Pentium III processors to accelerate even the most complicated server tasks.
AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide 15 Features 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).
16 Chapter 1: System Overview 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 4-6. Hard Drive Power & Status LEDs 7.
AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide 17 LED Information Hard Drive Power & Status LEDs The SCSI hard drives have individual LEDs. When a hard drive is installed, the specific LED for that hard drive is ON (steady green) under normal conditions. If there is a problem, the LED may turn to a steady amber .
18 Chapter 1: System Overview.
19 AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide This chapter tells how to get started with the AP2400R server . The basic operation includes connecting the cables and powering on the system.
20 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 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 (blue) on the back of the server .
21 AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide 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.
22 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup 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.
23 AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide 58cm 43cm 7 8 3 4 6 1 2 5 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 . 1. CPU Blower 2. CUR-DLSR Motherboard 3. Redundant Power Supplies 4.
24 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup 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.
25 AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide Motherboard Placement This section tells how the motherboard is placed into the chassis in case you need to remove and reinstall it in the future. The motherboard and other internal components of the AP2400R server are already installed as indicated in the section “Internal Components”.
26 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit (CPU) CPU Installation (1) Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90 ° - 100 ° angle.
27 AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide CPU Heatsink 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. Attaching the Heatsink Front Clip Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU.
28 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup CPU T erminator CPU Socket 2 with Installed T erminator CPU Socket 1 with Installed CPU and Heatsink CPU T erminator Placement When using only one processor socket, make sure to install an S370 processor terminator to the unused socket.
29 AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide Cooling Fans CPU Blower The blower shroud extends to the CPU area on the motherboard. The CPU blower module rests on the PCI cage and power supply with hooks on each side.
30 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup DIMM Installation (1) Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notches on the DIMM (indicated by white circles on the figure) match the breaks on the socket. (2) Carefully insert the DIMM on the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place.
31 AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide Riser Card / Expansion Card The motherboard has a 64-bit PCI expansion slot. The slot requires a PCI riser card to accommodate PCI expansion cards. The riser card comes mounted on the PCI cage. Riser Card The riser card inserts into the single PCI slot on the motherboard.
32 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup 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.
AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide 33 Connecting Cables SCSI Cable Connect the 68-pin SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the motherboard and the other end to the SCSI In connector on the backplane board. SCSI Connector on the Motherboard SCSI Connector on the Backplane IDE Cable Connect the IDE cable directly to the CD-ROM drive connector .
34 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup Connecting Cables LED & SMB Cable Connect one end of the LED cable to the P ANEL2 connector on the motherboard and the other cable to the SMB connector .
AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide 35 SCSI Hard Disk Drives The system comes with three externally accessible SCA hard drive bays on each side to make a total of six. Hot-Swap Drive T ray In each of the HDD bays is a hot-swap tray for mounting a hard disk drive.
36 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup SCSI Hard Disk Drives Inserting or removing an SCA hard disk is very simple using the hot- swap trays. Removing a T ray (1) Flip tray levers out ( 2 ) Pull tray out using .
AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide 37 CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Installation Place the CD-ROM drive in its bay and slide it inward. Secure the drive to the chassis with the four levers as indicated by the arrows. Connect the IDE and power cables to the CD-ROM.
38 Chapter 3: Hardware Setup Power Supply Connections Power Supply Connection The power supply unit contains redundant power supplies and a housing with five connectors.
AP2400R Hardware Reference Guide 39 Power Supply Removal The power supply is redundant and hot-swappable. Meaning that you can remove one module while the server is powered ON. T o remove a power supply module, squeeze the handle and push down to eject the individual power supply module.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Asus AP2400R è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Asus AP2400R - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Asus AP2400R imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Asus AP2400R ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Asus AP2400R, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Asus AP2400R.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Asus AP2400R. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Asus AP2400R insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
