Page 3 - Information for your safety and; Safety instructions; Turning the product off before cleaning
iii Information for your safety and comfort Visit http://registration.acer.com and discover the benefits of being an Acer customer. Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the ...
Page 4 - Using electrical power
iv • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product s...
Page 5 - Product servicing
v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that...
Page 7 - Finding your comfort zone
vii Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips:• refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning ba...
Page 8 - Developing good work habits
viii • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time. Developing g...
Page 9 - Regulations and safety notices; FCC notice; Notice: Shielded cables; Caution
ix Regulations and safety notices FCC notice 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This ...
Page 10 - Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens; Notice for Australia
x Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. N...
Page 11 - Laser compliance statement
xi 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic call...
Page 12 - Digital audio output statement; List of applicable countries
xii Prodotto laser di classe 1Attenzione: Radiazioni laser invisibili in caso d’apertura. Evitare l’esposizione ai raggi. Producto láser de Clase 1Precaución: Cuando está abierta, hay radiación láser. Evite una exposición al haz de luz. Produto Laser de Classe 1Precaução: Radiação laser invisível qu...
Page 13 - System tour
xiii Information for your safety and comfort iii Regulations and safety notices ix 1 System tour 1 System notes 2 Nodes 2 System power 2 SATA backplane, drives and RAID 2 External and internal structure 3 Front panel 3 Rear panel 5 Internal components 7 Mainboard 8 2 System setup 15 Setting up the s...
Page 14 - System BIOS
xiv Upgrading the processor 43 Upgrading the system memory 46 System memory interface 46 Memory population guide 46 4 System BIOS 55 Introduction 56 The BIOS setup utility 56 Changing configuration data 57 Main setup 57 System Overview 57 Advanced Settings 58 Boot Features 59 Power configuration 59 ...
Page 15 - Appendix A Server management tools
xv Appendix A Server management tools 93 Server management overview 94 RAID configuration utilities 95 Intel onboard SATA RAID Creation 95 Adaptec onboard SATA RAID Creation 96 Appendix B Rack mount configuration 99 Rack installation information 100 System rack installation 102 Vertical mounting hol...
Page 18 - System notes; Nodes
1 System tour 2 System notes The AW2000h is a 2U twin server system. With four mainboards incorporated into a single chassis acting as four separate nodes, there are several points you should keep in mind. The server has an integrated dual-port Gigabit Ethernet which supports Intel I/O Acceleration ...
Page 19 - External and internal structure; Front panel
3 External and internal structure Front panel The illustration below shows the system front panel. Item Icon Component 1 Power button/indicator 2 LAN activity indicator 3 Status/fault indicator 4 System ID button/indicator 5 Three 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays (A0 to A2) for node A 6 Three 3.5-inch h...
Page 20 - Front panel LED indicator status
1 System tour 4 Front panel LED indicator status 13 Server node A control panel 14 Server node B control panel 15 Thumbscrews for securing server to rack LED indicator LED color LED state Status Power indicator Green On S0: Power ON Green Blinking (1 Hz at 50% duty cycle) S1: Sleep N/A Off S4 N/A Of...
Page 21 - Rear panel
5 Rear panel No. Component 1 Server node module handle 2 Server node D 3 Server node release tab 4 Power supply module release latch 5 Dummy power supply module 6 Power supply module handle 7 Server management port (RJ-45) (10/100 Mbps) 8 PCI expansion slot 9 Server node B 10 Server node A 11 System...
Page 23 - Internal components
7 Internal components No. Component 1 Hard disk drives 2 System fan modules 3 Memory modules 4 Air duct 5 PCI riser board bracket assembly 6 Mainboard 7 Power supply module
Page 24 - Mainboard
1 System tour 8 Mainboard Both the AW170hd F1 and AW170hq F1 include an InfiniBand port at DDR (dual data rate) and QDR (quad data rate) speeds, respectively. InfiniBand is a scalable serial communications link intended for connecting processors with high-speed peripherals. (InfiniBand requires a QS...
Page 28 - Mainboard jumper settings
1 System tour 12 Mainboard jumper settings Note: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. No. Jumper Description Default Setting 1 JWD1 Enable/Disable/Reset Watch Dog Pins 1-2 (Reset) 2 JBT1 Clear CMOS Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of t...
Page 29 - Mainboard LEDs
13 Mainboard LEDs No. LED Description 1 LE4 System ID LED indicator (rear) 2 LEB1 InfiniBand link LED indicator (only available for AW170hd F1 and AW170hq F1) 3 LEB2 InfiniBand activity LED indicator (only available for AW170hd F1 and AW170hq F1) 4 LE2 BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator 5 LE3 HDD/SATA LED ...
Page 32 - Setting up the system; Pre-installation requirements; Selecting a site
2 System setup 16 Setting up the system Pre-installation requirements Selecting a site Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for maximum efficiency. Consider the following factors when choosing a site for the system: • Near a grounded power outlet. • Clean...
Page 33 - Connecting peripherals
17 Connecting peripherals Caution! The server operates on 100-127/200-240 VAC only. Do not connect the system to an incorrect voltage source. Refer to the illustration below for specific connection instructions on the peripherals you want to connect to the system. Note: Consult the operating system ...
Page 34 - Turning on the system; To power on the system:
2 System setup 18 Turning on the system After making sure that you have properly set up the system and connected all the required cables, you can now power on the system. To power on the system: After plugging in the power cord, press the power button for each node. Each node can be powered on or po...
Page 36 - Configuring the system OS
2 System setup 20 Configuring the system OS Acer Smart Setup assists you to conveniently install your choice of operating system. Note: To purchase the Acer Smart Setup software, contact your local Acer representative. To start using Acer Smart Setup, follow the steps below.1 Locate the Acer Smart S...
Page 37 - Turning off the system
21 Turning off the system There are two ways to turn off the server — via software or via hardware. The software procedure below applies to a system running the Windows operating system. For further operating system shutdown procedures, refer to the related user documentation. To turn off the system...
Page 40 - Installation precautions; ESD precautions
3 System upgrades 24 Installation precautions Before you install any server component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with pre-installation and post-installation instructions. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can...
Page 41 - Post-installation instructions
25 6 Follow the ESD precautions described in this section when handling a server component. Post-installation instructions Perform the steps below after installing a server component.1 See to it that all components are installed according to the described step-by-step instructions. 2 Reinstall all c...
Page 42 - Configuring the storage devices; Accessing the drive bays
3 System upgrades 26 Configuring the storage devices The system supports up to twelve 3.5-inch hot-plug SATA hard disk drives. An optional floppy drive or optical drive can also be added to the server. Accessing the drive bays Since SATA drives have hot-plug capability, you do not need to access the...
Page 43 - Determining drive status
27 • The hard disk drive carriers must be installed in the following order: Determining drive status Each HDD carrier features two status LED indicators (see page 4) to display the hard drive status. If you are replacing a failed HDD, determine which drive has failed by checking the status LED indic...
Page 44 - Hot-plug HDD carrier LED indicators
3 System upgrades 28 Hot-plug HDD carrier LED indicators Removing a hard disk drive with carrier 1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 24. 2 Remove the carrier with failed HDD. (1) Unlock the HDD carrier latch.(2) Slide the HDD carrier latch to release the lever. (3) Pull the lever and sli...
Page 45 - Installing a hard disk drive with carrier
29 Installing a hard disk drive with carrier 1 Slide the HDD carrier all the way into the drive bay. 2 Close the HDD carrier lever and push the HDD carrier until it locks into place. 3 Lock the HDD carrier. 4 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 25.
Page 46 - Installing and removing the power
3 System upgrades 30 Installing and removing the power supply The server has two power supply module bays on the rear panel that accept hot-pluggable power supply modules. The system ships out with only a single power supply module installed. You have the option to purchase an extra power supply mod...
Page 47 - Power supply failure; Replacing the power supply
31 Power supply failure If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the power supply unit. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Acer. Replacing the power supply Caution! Power supply hot-plug operations should be performed only if a failure occurs...
Page 49 - Replacing a server node
33 Replacing a server node If you need to replace a server node module, follow these steps:1 Turn off the power to the node module. 2 Press the tabs (1) on both sides and use the handles (2) to pull out and remove the node module. 3 Insert a new node module into the vacated server node bay.
Page 50 - Installing an expansion card; Installing a PCI add-on card
3 System upgrades 34 Installing an expansion card Your server has two preinstalled riser cards designed specifically for use in the 1U rackmount chassis. These riser cards allow two low-profile PCI Express x16 cards to fit inside the chassis. Installing a PCI add-on card A riser card has already bee...
Page 52 - Opening the server; Removing the top cover
3 System upgrades 36 Opening the server Caution! Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it. Read the “Pre-installation instructions” on page 24. You need to open the server before you can install additional components or access the system’s...
Page 53 - Installing the top cover; Installing and removing the air duct; Installing the air duct
37 Installing the top cover 1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 24. 2 Install the top cover. (1) Align the top cover tabs with the slots on the chassis.(2) Close the top cover. 3 Replace the two screws on the top cover. Installing and removing the air duct Caution! Always o...
Page 54 - Removing the air duct; Replacing a system fan; To replace a fan module:
3 System upgrades 38 Removing the air duct 1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 24. 2 Lift the air duct from the chassis. Replacing a system fan The system has a total of four high-performance fans to provide the cooling for the system. Fan speed may be controlled by a setti...
Page 56 - Removing the heatsink
3 System upgrades 40 Removing the heatsink Warning! We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or the CPU socket. 1 Remove power from the system and unplug the AC po...
Page 57 - Installing a heatsink
41 4 Lay down the heat sink in an upright position — with the thermal patch facing upward. Do not let the thermal patch touch the work surface. Installing a heatsink Caution! The heat sink has a thermal interface material (TIM) on the underside. Use caution so that you do not damage the TIM. If a pr...
Page 59 - Upgrading the processor; Processor configuration guidelines
43 Upgrading the processor Processor configuration guidelines Each server node supports two LGA 1366 processor sockets supporting dual-core or quad-core Intel Xeon processors. The supplied processors may be upgraded or additional processors installed. Observe the following guidelines when replacing ...
Page 62 - Upgrading the system memory; System memory interface; Independent mode
3 System upgrades 46 Upgrading the system memory System memory interface Each processor has three memory channels (1, 2 and 3 ) and each channel has two slots - A (PxDIMM1A, 2A, 3A in blue) and B (PxDIMM1B, 2B, 3B in black). So, the system has a total of twelve memory slots. The memory slots support...
Page 64 - Mirroring mode
3 System upgrades 48 Mirroring mode • For mirroring mode, the memory contains a primary image and a copy of the primary image. Therefore, the effective size of memory is reduced by at least one-half. • Channels 3 has no function and cannot be populated in this mode. • Follow the population rules des...
Page 65 - Lockstep mode
49 Lockstep mode • In Lockstep Channel Mode, each memory access is a 128-bit data access that spans Channel 1 and Channel 2. This is done to support SDDC for DRAM devices with 8-bit wide data ports. The same address is used on both channels such that an address error on any channel is detectable by ...
Page 66 - Sparing mode (only supported on Intel Xeon
3 System upgrades 50 configuration.5. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs. Sparing mode (only supported on Intel Xeon Processor 5600 Series CPUs ) • In this mode, if the system detects degrading memory and did not crash, the data in the failed channel will be copied to the spare channel. The failed channe...
Page 67 - Memory identification
51 Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in “X” location. 2. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables.3. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB DIMMS.4. The size of each DIMM must be the same across the configuration.5. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs. Memory identification Generally, there are som...
Page 68 - Installing a memory module
3 System upgrades 52 Installing a memory module Warning! Memory of the identical size, speed and organization must be installed in the same colored DIMM slots. 1 Locate the DIMM slot on the mainboard. 2 Install the memory module.a Align then insert the DIMM into the socket. b Push the DIMM to the so...
Page 69 - Removing a memory module
53 Removing a memory module Important: Before removing any DIMM from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. 1 Remove the memory module. a Press the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to release the DIMM. b Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it fr...
Page 72 - Introduction; The BIOS setup utility
4 System BIOS 56 Introduction This chapter describes the BIOS Setup Utility for your server. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the BIOS Setup Utility setup screens. The BIOS setup utility To enter the BIOS Setup Uti...
Page 73 - Changing configuration data; Main setup; System Overview; System Time/System Date
57 during the setup navigation process. These keys include <F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <Esc> and arrow keys. Changing configuration data The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the BIOS setup utility. This setup utility can be accesse...
Page 74 - Processor; System Memory; Advanced Settings
4 System BIOS 58 entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.) BIOS Build Ver: This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system. BIOS Build Date: This item displays the date this BIOS was completed. Processor The BIOS will ...
Page 75 - Boot Features; Power configuration
59 Boot Features Quick Boot: Skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. Quiet Boot: Allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages. Select Enabled to display the OEM logo instead of th...
Page 78 - Advanced Chipset Control; CPU Bridge configuration
4 System BIOS 62 dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. The options are Disable (Disable GV3) and Enable (Enable GV3). Intel C-STATE Tech: If Enabled, C-State is set by the system automatically to either C2, C3 or C4. C-State package limit setting: If set to Auto, th...
Page 80 - NorthBridge configuration
4 System BIOS 64 • Inlet Temperature - This is the temperature detected at the chassis inlet. Steps are in 0.5 °C increments. The default is [070]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value. • Temperature Rise - This is the temperature rise to the DIMM thermal zone. Step...
Page 81 - SouthBridge configuration
65 delay necessary cache accesses. This feature reduces or increases the frequency the system prefetches data. Intel VT-d: Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature of...
Page 82 - IDE/SATA configuration
4 System BIOS 66 Note: Only available when USB Functions is set to Enabled. USB 2.0 Controller: Select Enabled to activate the onboard USB 2.0 controller. Note: Only available when USB Functions is set to Disabled. Otherwise, this item will be set to Enabled by the BIOS. USB 2.0 Controller Mode: Thi...
Page 85 - PCI/PnP configuration
69 • S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives - Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect hard disk drive support. • 32Bit Data Transfer - Select Enable to enable the function of 32-bit IDE data t...
Page 86 - Super IO Device configuration
4 System BIOS 70 PCI-E Slot1 Option ROM: Select Enabled to enable PCI Express Slot1 Option ROM. This will boot the computer using a network interface unless PCI-E Slot 1 is populated with a graphics device. PCI IDE BusMaster: When Enabled, the BIOS uses PCI bus mastering for reading/writing to IDE d...
Page 87 - Hardware Health Configuration
71 Hardware Health Configuration This feature allows you to monitor system health and review the status of each item as displayed. CPU Overheat Alarm: This option allows you to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which determines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possib...
Page 90 - ACPI configuration
4 System BIOS 74 ACPI configuration Use this feature to configure Advanced configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. ACPI Aware O/S: Select Yes to enable ACPI support for an operating system that supports ACPI. Select No to disable ACPI support for an OS tha...
Page 91 - Security Settings
75 NUMA Support: Uses Non-Uniform Memory Access to improve CPU performance. High Performance Event Timer: Select Enabled to activate the High Performance Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia stre...
Page 93 - Server Management Settings; Product Information
77 Server Management Settings Use this feature to configure Server Management settings. Product Information This submenu displays the following product information. • System Product Name • System Serial Number • Base Board Product Name • Base Board Serial Number • UUID • NIC1 Mac Address/NIC2 Mac Ad...
Page 94 - IP Address
4 System BIOS 78 IP Address Note: This feature can be changed by the user when the IP Source is set to Static. The BIOS will automatically display the IP address of the machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated b...
Page 95 - Event Log Configuration
79 Serial Port Number: This feature allows the user to decide which serial port to be used for Console Redirection. The options are COM 1 and COM2. Base Address, IRQ: This item displays the base address and IRQ of the serial port used for Console Redirection. Serial Port Mode: Allows you to set the ...
Page 96 - Boot; Boot Device Priority
4 System BIOS 80 Boot This submenu allows you to configure boot settings for the system. Boot Device Priority This feature allows you to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. • 1st Boot Device • 2nd Boot Device • 3rd Boot Device
Page 97 - Hard Disk Drives; Removable Drives
81 Hard Disk Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Disabled and a list of all hard disk drives that have been detected. • 1st Drive • 2nd Drive • 3rd Drive Removable Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequenc...
Page 98 - Exit Options
4 System BIOS 82 Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit: When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system con...
Page 100 - Resetting the system
5 System troubleshooting 84 Resetting the system Before going through in-depth troubleshooting, attempt first to reset the system using one of the methods below. Initial system startup problems Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by an incorrect installation or configura...
Page 101 - Initial troubleshooting checklist
85 Initial troubleshooting checklist Use the checklist below to eliminate the possible cause for the problem you are encountering. • AC power available at the wall outlet? • Is the power supply module properly installed? • Is the system power cord properly plugged into the power supply module socket...
Page 102 - Hardware diagnostic testing; Checking the boot-up status
5 System troubleshooting 86 Hardware diagnostic testing This section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a hardware problem and its source. Checking the boot-up status Caution! Before disconnecting any peripheral cables from the system, turn off the system and any external peripheral de...
Page 104 - Specific problems and corrective
5 System troubleshooting 88 Specific problems and corrective actions Listed below are specific problems that may arise during the use of your server and their possible solutions. Power indicator does not light Do the following: • Make sure the power supply module is properly installed. • Make sure t...
Page 109 - Appendix A Server; management tools
Page 110 - Server management overview
Appendix A Server management tools 94 Server management overview The server management tools supported by this system are listed in the table below. Tool Function BIOS Setup Utility Configure different hardware components and system functions (memory, processor, and security settings). Please refer ...
Page 111 - RAID configuration utilities; Intel onboard SATA RAID Creation; Configuring Intel onboard SATA RAID
95 RAID configuration utilities Intel onboard SATA RAID Creation Configuring Intel onboard SATA RAID This section briefly shows how to create RAID volume with Intel onboard SATA RAID. To enable the Intel onboard SATA RAID controller 1 Turn on the server and the display monitor. If the server is alre...
Page 112 - Adaptec onboard SATA RAID Creation; Configuring Adaptec onboard SATA RAID
Appendix A Server management tools 96 8 Now that the RAID volume is created, you can press <ESC> or select option 5. Exit to exit. Assigning Hot Spare drive The Intel onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility in POST does not provide the function to assign a hot spare driver. Please assign a hot...
Page 115 - Appendix B R; ack mount
Page 116 - Rack installation information; Rack installation precautions
Appendix B Rack mount configuration 100 Rack installation information Rack installation precautions Follow the rack manufacturer's safety and installation instructions for proper rack installation. The following additional rack safety installation measures should be considered:• Anchor the equipment...
Page 118 - System rack installation
Appendix B Rack mount configuration 102 System rack installation The server should be mounted into a rack. A tool-less rack rail kit is available for installing system to a rack cabinet. The figure below shows the server in a rack-mount position.
Page 119 - Vertical mounting hole pattern
103 Vertical mounting hole pattern The four vertical rails of the system rack contain mounting holes arranged in a manner shown in the figure below: The system occupies 2U in the rack. Count the U positions and hole numbers from the bottom up. The distance from the center of two holes with closer sp...
Page 120 - Installing the system into the rack; To install the system into a four-post rack
Appendix B Rack mount configuration 104 Installing the system into the rack Caution! To minimize the chances of injuries, make sure that two or more people help in installing the server. To install the system into a four-post rack 1 Confirm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly ide...
Page 127 - Smart Console
Page 128 - Using Acer Smart Console; Software requirements
Appendix C: Acer Smart Console 112 Using Acer Smart Console Acer Smart Console has a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) and a standard Internet browser. This article will help you become familiar with the Acer Smart Console. Each function will be described clearly. Acer Smart Console offer...
Page 129 - Accessing Acer Smart Console
113 Note: KVM Remote Console Redirection needs to run in a JAVA environment. Ensure the JAVA Runtime Environment Tool is installed. Accessing Acer Smart Console 1 Open your web browser and enter the system’s IP address. You will be prompted to enter a username and password. 2 Enter the root username...
Page 130 - Acer Smart Console user interface; System status; System Information
Appendix C: Acer Smart Console 114 Acer Smart Console user interface The Acer Smart Console page opens once you have logged in. This page provides a central location for managing all connected servers. The user interface includes a system status alert indicator, function list, menu bar, function tit...
Page 131 - Server Health; Sensor Readings; Threshold
115 Server Health Displays data related to the server's health, such as sensor readings and the event log. This menu has two options: Sensor Readings and Event Log. Sensor Readings Allows you to monitor status of the voltages of the power supply, the fan speed, processor and system temperature senso...
Page 132 - Event Log
Appendix C: Acer Smart Console 116 destination, please go to Alert section. To refresh the sensor status, just click Refresh. Event Log Provides a record of system events related to critical hardware components. It logs the events when the sensor triggers an abnormal state or is recovering from an a...
Page 133 - Configuration
117 Configuration Allows you to designate email recipients for notification of system alerts, configure the Date and Time, configure the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) and RADIUS settings, configure the mouse mode settings, configure the network settings, configure the Dynamic DNS, con...
Page 134 - Alerts
Appendix C: Acer Smart Console 118 Alerts Allows you to designate up to 15 email recipients for notification of system alerts. When alerts occur, the system will send an email or a SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) trap containing the event detail to the designated recipients. The Alerts pag...
Page 135 - Date and Time
119 4 Enter a subject and message. 5 Click Save. Date and Time The Date and Time option allows you to set the BMC date and time. LDAP (if available) The LDAP option allows you to download the user account list and authentication from the LDAP server and create Acer Smart Console user accounts from t...
Page 136 - RADIUS
Appendix C: Acer Smart Console 120 Configuring LDAP settings 1 On the LDAP Settings page and check Enable LDAP Authentication. 2 Enter the required information to access the LDAP server. 3 Click Save. RADIUS The RADIUS option allows you to configure the RADIUS option. Configuring RADIUS 1 On the RAD...
Page 137 - Mouse mode; Network
121 Mouse mode The Mouse mode option allows you to set a mouse mode to control your mouse. Setting the mouse mode 1 Select a mouse mode from the Mouse Mode page.• Absolute: Select this setting when using a Microsoft Windows operating system. • Relative: Select this setting when using a Linux operati...
Page 138 - Dynamic DNS
Appendix C: Acer Smart Console 122 settings by using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or manually. Configuring network settings 1 On the Network Settings page, select whether to obtain an IP address automatically or configure the network settings manually. 2 Click Save. Dynamic DNS The Dyn...
Page 139 - Remote Session
123 Configuring Dynamic DNS 1 On the Dynamic DNS Settings page, check Enable Dynamic DNS. 2 Enter the required information to access the Dynamic DNS server. 3 Click Save. Remote Session The following options allow you to enable or disable encryption on KVM or Media data during a redirection session....
Page 140 - SMTP
Appendix C: Acer Smart Console 124 SMTP The SMTP option allows you to configure the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) mail server settings. Configuring the SMTP settings 1 On the SMTP Setting page, select a LAN channel number. 2 Enter the IP address of the SMTP server. 3 Enter the username and pa...
Page 141 - SSL Upload
125 SSL Upload The SSL Certificate option allows you to upload a SSL certificate manually. Uploading an SSL certificate 1 On the SSL Upload page, click Browse to locate the SSL certificate on your system. 2 Click Upload.
Page 142 - Users; User Privileges
Appendix C: Acer Smart Console 126 Users The Users option allows you to create, edit, delete, and view user accounts from the user list. To configure user accounts in the User List page, you can select from the following command buttons: • Delete User: Remove the user from the list. • Modify User: E...
Page 143 - Remote Control
127 that allows the user to change the behavior of the out-of-band interfaces. Operator privilege can not disable individual channels or change user access privileges. • Administrator: The administrator privilege has full access and can configure the software and add users. Administrator privilege h...
Page 144 - KVM Remote Console Redirection; Server Power Control
Appendix C: Acer Smart Console 128 KVM Remote Console Redirection The KVM Remote Console Redirection option allows you to start the KVM Remote Console utility and remotely manage the server using the monitor, mouse and keyboard as if you are connected directly to the server. Launching the KVM Remote...
Page 145 - Launch SOL
129 Launch SOL SOL allows you to launch the remote console by using Serial over LAN. Click Launch SOL. Select the Baud rate from the pull-down menu as your SOL transfer rate. Make sure that the Baud rate selected here matches the Baud Rate set in the BIOS. Once you have selected the Baud rate, and p...
Page 146 - Virtual Media; Floppy disk
Appendix C: Acer Smart Console 130 Virtual Media Floppy disk This floppy disk option allows you to upload and share images via the BMC. These images will then be emulated to the host server as USB applications. Perform the floppy disk operation On the floppy disk page select an image file, then clic...
Page 148 - Maintenance; Firmware Update; Unite reset
Appendix C: Acer Smart Console 132 Maintenance Firmware Update Maintenance allows you to upgrade the BMC firmware (including Acer Smart Console and FRU information). Upgrading firmware 1 On the Maintenance page click Enter Update Mode. The Firmware Upload page appears. 2 Click Browse to locate the f...
Page 149 - Miscellaneous; KVM function description; Virtual media
133 IPMI configuration IPMI Configuration allows you to save the current configuration settings or to restore the settings to a previously-saved state. Miscellaneous POST snooping POST snooping allows you to query the POST (Power-On Self Test) Snooping code for BIOS LPC Port80. KVM function descript...
Page 150 - Record; Macro
Appendix C: Acer Smart Console 134 • English Keyboard: The screen above shows the Virtual Keyboard in English. Click any key on the keyboard for your BMC connection. Record This feature allows you to record media displays for your console redirection. Start recording: Click this item to start video ...
Page 151 - Options
135 Macro hotkeys. • Macro Hotkeys: Click this item to display the macro hotkey pop-up submenu. The hotkeys include the following:• <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> • <Alt> + <Tab> • <Alt> + <Esc> • <Ctrl> + <Esc> • <Alt> + <Space> • <Alt>...
Page 152 - Preferences
Appendix C: Acer Smart Console 136 the selection. • Close: After configuring the hotkey settings, click Close to close this submenu. Preferences Display Recording Time: Check this box if you want video recording to be automatically turned off at a certain time. Once the automatic stop is selected, e...
Page 154 - User List; Capture
Appendix C: Acer Smart Console 138 Preferences submenu: Click this item to access the Preferences submenu. Full-screen Mode: Click this item to change the display window to the full-screen. Exit Remote Console: Click on this item to exit from the remote connection. User List: Click on this item to d...
Page 155 - Exit
139 Exit Yes: At the prompt, click Yes to exit from remote redirection. No: Click No to return to the current session.
Page 157 - Index
147 Index A Adaptec onboard SATA RAID configuring 96controller enabling 96 creation 96 Adaptec onboard SATA RAID Config-uration Utility entering 96 air duct 7 installing 37removing 38 B backplane board 2.5-inch HDD 12 button/indicator front system ID 3power 3 C configuring the system OS 20connector ...