Acer Altos R720 M2- Manuals

vii Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditio...

viii Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. Eyes ...

ix Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. Warning! ...

x Regulations and safety notices Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Compliant with Russian regulatory certification List of applicable countries E...

xi General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below infor...

xii Declaration of Conformity We , Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3120 E-mail: [email protected] Hereby declare that: Is compliant with the essential requirements ...

Contents Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information vi Disposal instructions vi Mercury advisory vi Tips and information for comfortable use vii Regulations and safety notices x Declaration of Conformity for EU countries x List of applicable cou...

3 Features summary Listed below are the key features of the Acer Altos R720 M2 server. Performance Processor • One or two Intel ® Xeon™ processors 5500 series • 256 KB/per core L2 cache • 4 (dual-core) / 8 (quad-core) MB L3 shared cache • 800/1066/1333 MHz DDR3 memory • Support for the following Int...

1 System tour 6 • Supports up to six 3.5-inch or sixteen 2.5-inch (with two 8-bay 2.5-inch hot-swappable disk cage) hot-plug SAS/SATA hard disk drives Power supply and cooling system • 750-watts 1+1 (85% power efficiency) power supply, AC input operating voltages 100~127 VAC and 200-240 VAC, frequen...

7 • Mainboard • Dimensions (length x width): 304.8 x 370.8 mm (12 x 14.6 in) Environmental • Temperature • Operating: +0° to +40°C +0° to +30°C (when SAS RAID cards are installed) • Non-operating: +20° to +70°C • Humidity, non-operating : 90%, non-condensing @ 25°C

1 System tour 8 External and internal structure Front bezel No. Icon Component 1 LAN1 activity indicator 2 LAN2 activity indicator 3 HDD activity indicator 4 Sysrem status indicator 5 System ID indicator 6 Power status indicator 7 Security keylock This lock on the front bezel prevents unauthorized a...

9 Front panel Illustration below shows system with a 2.5-inch HDD and a 3.5-inch hard disk drive configuration. No. Icon Component 1 Rack handle 2 3.5-inch hot-plug hard disk drive (HDD) bay 3 Monitor port 4 USB 2.0 ports 5 LAN1 activity indicator 6 LAN2 activity indicator 7 HDD activity indicator 8...

11 Rear panel No. Icon Component 1 PS2 mouse port 2 Gigabit LAN ports (10/100/1000 Mbps) 3 Serial port (COM A) 4 Server management port (RJ-45) (10/100 Mbps) 5 Serial port (COM B) 6 Low profile PCI expansion slot 7 Full height PCI expansion slot 8 Power supply module (default) 9 Power supply module ...

1 System tour 12 Internal components No. Component 1 Power supply module 2 PCI riser board bracket assembly 3 Mainboard 4 Memory modules 5 Air duct 6 System fan modules 7 Media drive cage 8 Hard disk drives

13 System boards Mainboard The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should look like the figure shown below.

1 System tour 18 Backplane board The system supports backplane board for 2-5-inch or 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA hard disk drives. Backplane board for 2.5-inch HDD No. Code Description 1 SF6 Fan 6 cable connector 2 SF5 Fan 5 cable connector 3 SF4 Fan 4 cable connector 4 SF3 Fan 3 cable connector 5 SF...

1 System tour 22 Riser board The two riser boards installed on the PCI riser board bracket assembly provides support for both full height and low profile expansion cards. Full height and low profile PCI-Express riser boards No. Code Description 1 PCI_3 PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot (PCI Express 2.0 x8 thr...

1 System tour 24 System LED indicators This section describes the different LED indicators located on • Front panel • Hot-plug HDD carrier • LAN port Knowing what each LED indicator signifies can aid in problem diagnosis and troubleshooting. Front panel LED indicators The following table list and de...

1 System tour 26 Hot-plug HDD carrier LED indicators Description 1 2 Green Red HDD present On Off HDD access Blink (4 Hz) Off HDD failure Off On HDD removed Off On HDD connected and rebuilding data On Blink (1 Hz) HDD locate Blink (4 Hz) Blink (4 Hz)

27 LAN port LED indicators No. Indicator Color State Description 1 Speed indicator N/A Off 10 Mbps connection Green On 100 Mbps connection Yellow On 1000 Mbps connection Note: The server management port does not support 1000 Mbps connection. 2 Link/ activity indicator Green On Active connection Blin...

31 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 and dust-free •...

2 System setup 32 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 op...

33 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: 1 Remove the front bezel. See “To remove the front bezel”section on page 41. 2 After plugging the power cord, wait 40 se...

35 Configuring the system OS Acer EasyBUILD TM allows you to conveniently install your choice of operating system. Note: To purchase the Acer EasyBUILD software, contact your local Acer representative. To start using EasyBUILD, follow the steps below. 1 Locate the EasyBUILD DVD included in the syste...

2 System setup 36 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 on Windows operating system. For further operating system shutdown procedures, refer to the related user documentation. To turn of...

39 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 damage the proces...

3 System upgrade 40 Pre-installation instructions Perform the steps below before you open the server or before your remove or replace any component: Warning! Failure to properly turn off the server before you start installing components may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the procedures describ...

41 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 40. You need to open the server before you can install additional components. The front bezel and top cover are remov...

3 System upgrade 42 2 Grasp the front bezel at the outer edge and pull it straight out. To install the front bezel: 1 Align the notch on the left side of the bezel to the guides on the rack handle. 2 Snap the bezel to the right side of the chassis.

43 Removing and installing the top cover To remove the top cover: 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Remove the top cover. (1) Remove the screw located on the top cover. (2) Slide the cover toward the back of the chassis until the cover disengage ...

3 System upgrade 44 To install the top cover: 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Install the top cover. (1) Place the top cover on the chassis so that the tabs on the cover align with the slots on the chassis, then slide the top cover toward the f...

45 Removing and installing the fan bay door You have to remove the fan bay door to replace the system fan module. See page 67 for detailed instructions on how to replace a system fan module. To remove the fan bay door: 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page...

3 System upgrade 46 To install the fan bay door: 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Install the fan bay door. (1) Align the notch on the fan bay door to the guides on the top cover. (2) Close the fan bay door. (3) Replace the two screws on the fan...

47 Removing and installing the air duct Caution! Always operate your server with the CPU air duct installed to ensure reliable and continued operation. You need to remove the air duct to perform the following procedures: • Removing and installing a processor • Removing and installing a memory module...

3 System upgrade 48 To install the air duct: 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Install the air duct. (1) Place the air duct over the two processor sockets. Caution! Do not pinch or unplug cables that may be near or under the air duct. (2) Secure ...

49 Configuring the storage devices The system accommodates slim-line optical drives and can support up to six 3.5-inch or sixteen 2.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA hard disk drives. An optional floppy drive or tape drive can also be added to the server. Caution! To ensure proper airflow and server cooling,...

3 System upgrade 50 • 2.5-inch hard disk drives must be installed in the following order. Determining drive status Each HDD carrier features two LED indicators to display the hard drive status. If you are replacing a failed HDD, determine which drive has failed by checking the drive status LED. For ...

3 System upgrade 58 Installing and removing an optical drive Note: The optical drive is not hot-pluggable. Before removing or replacing the drive, you must first power down the server, unplug the AC power cord from the system, and turn off all peripherals devices connected to the server. Caution! To...

3 System upgrade 62 To remove an optical drive: 1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Remove the front bezel. Perform the instructions described in “To remove the front bezel” section on page 41. 3 Remove the media drive cage. (1) Disconnect the VGA cable from the mainb...

65 Installing a tape drive To install a tape drive into the server, make sure you have the following items: • Tape drive kit • 3.5-inch half-height tape drive To purchase a tape drive kit, contact your local Acer representative. To install a tape drive 1 Perform the pre-installation instructions des...

67 Replacing a fan module Altos R720 M2 includes six system fan modules to provide adequate airflow and keep system running cool. System fan configuration guidelines • Use only Acer-qualified system fan modules. To purchase a system fan module, contact your local Acer representative. • System fan mo...

69 Upgrading the processor Processor configuration guidelines Altos R720 M2 supports two LGA 1366 processor sockets supporting dual-core or quad-core Intel Xeon processors. You have the option to upgrade the default processor or install a second one for a dual-processor configuration. Observe the fo...

3 System upgrade 74 To install a second processor: 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of the previous section. 2 Prepare the processor 2 socket for installation. (1) Refer to steps 4-1 and 4-2 of the previous section. (2) Remove the socket cap from the processor socket. 3 Install the new processor. Refer to ste...

75 Upgrading the system memory System memory interface Acer Altos R720 M2 has twelve DIMM slots. The DIMM slots are color-coded and are labeled DIMM A1, DIMM A2, DIMM B1, DIMM B2, DIMM C1, DIMM C2, DIMM D1, DIMM D2, DIMM E1, DIMM E2, DIMM F1, and DIMM F2. All twelve DIMM slots are shared by two proc...

3 System upgrade 76 System memory configuration guidelines • To ensure data integrity, use only Acer-approved 240-pin, DDR3 1333 MHz ECC unbuffered DIMM (UDIMM) or registered DIMM (RDIMM) modules. • If you are using a single-processor configuration, you should install the memory module into DIMM A1 ...

79 Mirrored or lockstep memory configuration Memory configuration guidelines • DIMM modules installed in channels A and B must be identical— A1 and B1 should be the same type, size and manufacturer. A2 and B2 memory should be the same type, size and manufacturer. • Channel C has no function in mirro...

81 Lockstep memory configuration Single processor configuration Dual processor configuration To install a memory module: Warning! Memory of the identical size, speed, and organization must be installed in the same colored DIMM slots. Processor 1 Processor 2 Total Memory DIMM A1 DIMM A2 DIMM B1 DIMM ...

83 To remove a memory module: Important: Before removing any DIMM from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. 1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 40. 2 Remove the air duct to access the DIMM slots. Perform the instructions described in “To r...

3 System upgrade 84 Installing an expansion card Altos R720 M2 has two PCI riser boards attached to a PCI riser board bracket assembly that support full height and low profile expansion cards. • Full height riser slot • Three PCI Express ® 2.0 x8 slots (PCI Express x8 throughput) • Low profile riser...

3 System upgrade 88 Installing the TPM module The optional TPM module allows system administrators to enhance the security of the Altos R720 M2 system. To install the TPM module: 1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Locate the TPM module connector. If necessary, remove...

3 System upgrade 90 To install a second power supply module: 1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 39. 2 If a filler panel is installed, remove the filler panel. (1) Using your thumb and index finger, squeeze the filler panel latch to release the filler panel from the chassis. (2) Pull the...

91 To remove a power supply module: Caution! Power supply hot-plug operations should be performed only if a failure occurs in the power supply. 1 If there are more than one power supply modules installed, determine which power supply module has failed. 2 Remove the AC power cord from the power suppl...

95 BIOS overview BIOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into the system's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility. You will need to run this utility under the following conditions. • When c...

4 System BIOS 96 Entering BIOS setup 1 Turn on the server and the monitor. If the server is already turned on, close all open applications, then restart the server. 2 During POST, press F2 . If you fail to press F2 before POST is completed, you will need to restart the server. The Setup Main menu wi...

97 BIOS setup navigation keys Use the following keys to move around the Setup utility. • Left and Right arrow keys – Move between selections on the menu bar. • Up and Down arrow keys – Move the cursor to the field you want. • PgUp and PgDn keys – Move the cursor to the previous and next page of a mu...

4 System BIOS 98 Main menu Parameter Description System Date Set the date following the month-day-year format. System Time Set the system time following the hour-minute-second format. BIOS Version Indicates the version number of the BIOS setup utility. BIOS Date Indicates the date when the BIOS setu...

99 Advanced menu The Advanced menu display submenu options for configuring the function of various hardware components. Select a submenu item, then press Enter to access the related submenu screen. Note: Setup options may vary depending on your hardware configuration.

4 System BIOS 104 Processor Power Management Parameter Description Option EIST (GV3) & C State Enables or disables the Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology (EIST) (GV3) & C State. Enabled Disabled EIST (GV3)* Enables or disables EIST (GV3). Enabled Disabled EIST PSD* Function Sets the EIST P...

113 PCI Configuration Parameter Description Option PCI Slot 1 to 5 Option ROM When enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM for the related PCI slot. Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN iSCSI Boot ROM Enables or disables the load of embedded Internet SCSI option ROM for the onboard ne...

4 System BIOS 114 SATA Configuration Parameter Description Option Serial ATA Enables or Disables the Serial ATA. Enabled Disabled Native Mode Operation Sets the Native Mode Operation. Auto Serial ATA SATA Controller Mode Option Sets the SATA Controller Mode Operation. Compatible Enhanced SATA RAID E...

115 SATA Port Parameter Description Option Type Selects the drive type. Auto User CD-ROM Multi-Sector Transfers Set the multi- sector transfer mode. Auto Disabled LBA Mode Control Selects the hard disk drive translation method. Enabled Disabled 32 Bit I/O Enables or disables the 32-bit data transfer...

117 I/O Device Configuration Parameter Description Option Serial Port A/B When enabled allows you to configure the serial port settings. When set to disabled, displays no configuration for the serial port. Enabled Disabled Base I/O Address Base I/O address and IRQ setting for the selected serial por...

4 System BIOS 118 Boot Configuration Parameter Description Option Boot-time Diagnostic Screen Choose whether to display the boot-time diagnostic screen during POST. Enabled Disabled POST Error Pause Select whether to pause POST when a POST error is detected. All, but Keyboard NumLock Select the NumL...

119 Thermal and Acoustic Configuration Parameter Description Option Open-loop Thermal Throttle Enables or disables open-loop thermal throttle control function when the projected memory temperature exceeds a predefined limit. Enabled Disabled Temperature Chassis Inlet Temperature detected at the chas...

121 Power menu Parameter Description Option Power On by RTC Alarm Enables or disables real time clock (RTC) to generate a wake event. When set to on, the RTC Alarm control select and Time option appears. Off On RTC Alarm control select* Sets the day of the month. 1-31/Everyday Time (hh:mm:ss)* Sets ...

123 Security menu The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. There are three types of passwords that you can set: • Supervisor password Entering this password will allow the user to access and change all settings in the Setu...

4 System BIOS 126 Server menu Parameter Description System Management Displays basic system ID information, as well as BIOS and BMC firmware versions. Press Enter to access the related submenu. Console Redirection Displays console redirection-related settings. Press Enter to access the related subme...

127 System Management Parameter Description Option System Manufacture Indicates the name of the manufacturer.

129 Console Redirection Parameter Description Option Console Redirection Select whether to enable console redirection. Console redirection enables users to manage the system from a remote location. Onboard COM A Onboard COM B Disabled Flow Control Assign control for the console redirection flow. Non...

131 Event Log Configuration Parameter Description Option Assert NMI on SERR Enables or disables the PCI bus system error (SERR) support. Enabled Disabled Assert NMI on PERR Enables or disables the PCI bus parity error (PERR) support. Note: This parameter is disabled when assert non-maskable interrup...

4 System BIOS 132 Boot menu The Boot menu allows you to set the drive priority during system boot-up. BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is not bootable. By default, the server searches for boot devices in the following order: 1 Optical drive 2 Hard drive 3 LAN device...

133 Exit menu The Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then press Enter . Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Saves changes made and close the BIOS setup. Exit Discarding Changes Discards changes made and close the BIOS setup. Lo...

137 Resetting the system Before going through in-depth troubleshooting, attempt first to reset the system using one of the methods below. = To do this Press Soft boot reset to clear the system memory and reload the operating system. Ctrl+Alt+Del Cold boot reset. Turn the system power off and then on...

5 System troubleshooting 138 Initial system startup problems Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by an incorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause. If the problem you are experiencing is with a specific software application, see ...

139 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 socke...

5 System troubleshooting 140 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 d...

149 Server management overview The server management tools supported by the Altos R720 M2 system is listed in the table below. Tool Function Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Use this tool to configure the different hardware components and system functions (memory, processor, and security settings). Go to ...

Appendix A: Server management tools 150 RAID configuration utilities RAID option for the Altos R720 M2 system is provided through either the onboard SATA controller or through an external controller board option (LSI MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2 RAID controller). Caution: Creating a RAID volume erases all d...

153 LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility This section explains how to create a RAID volume when the LSI MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2 RAID controller board is installed. To initialize the LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility: 1 Turn on the server and the display monitor. If the server is alread...

157 Rack installation information The Altos R720 M2 server system can also be mounted in a rack-model position. A rack mount kit is available for customers who want to convert system to rack-model design. To purchase a rack mount kit, contact your local Acer representative or order directly from htt...

159 System rack installation The Acer Altos R720 M2 server should be mounted into a rack. A tool-less rack rail and CMA (cable management arm) kit is available for installing system to a rack cabinet. The figure below shows the server in a rack-mount position.

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration 160 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 1U in the rack. Count the U positions and hole numbers from the bottom up. The distance from t...

161 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 Remove the inner rails from the mounting rails. (1) Extend the inner rail from the mounting rail until ...

171 Altos eXpress Console The Altos eXpress Console is a user-friendly, web-based solution for remotely controlling and managing Altos servers from your local computer. Features Listed below are the key features of the Altos eXpress Console. System monitoring Altos eXpress Console connects to an Alt...

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console 172 Security Altos eXpress Console offers SSL (Secured Socket Layer) service and auto session time-out. Users have added security when connecting to the console through HTTPS. In using KVM and media redirection, users can also encrypt data and web communication. Use...

173 Software installation Prerequisites on remote management PC Before installing Java tool and UPnP tool, make sure your system have the following configuration requirements: • Supported environments: Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, Windows 2000, 2003, 2008 Server. • JAVA recommended version 6 update ...

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console 174 Installing the UPnP tool Follow the instructions below to download and install the Intel Device Spy for UPnP Technologies tool. 1 Go to http://www.intel.com/. 2 Enter Intel® Tools for UPnP Technologies in the Search box. The download page updates from time to ti...

177 Using the Altos eXpress Console Accessing the Altos eXpress Console There are two ways to access the Altos eXpress Console. One way is to use the UPnP tool, or the other option is to use the Internet Explorer Web browser. To access the Altos eXpress Console using the UPnP tool: 1 Run the Intel D...

179 Altos eXpress Console user interface After you have successfully logged on to the console, the Altos eXpress Console page displays. The Altos eXpress Console user interface provides a central location for managing Altos servers. The user interface includes a system status alert indicator, functi...

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console 180 System status System status alert indicator, located on the upper left corner of the Altos eXpress Console page, displays the health and stability of the Altos server. The sensors on the server allows you to monitor the Altos server’s hardware parameters, such a...

181 Menu bar The menu bar, located on top of the Altos eXpress Console screen, allows you to control various Altos eXpress Console features. When you select an option from the menu bar, the Function title displays a brief description and the Function list displays menu options or commands for each m...

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console 182 System Information The System Information menu includes options that allow you to view general system information and the system FRU (field replaceable unit). Selecting the System Information menu displays the System Information and FRU Readings options on the l...

183 FRU Readings The FRU Readings option provides information about major system components, including chassis, mainboard, and product information.

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console 184 Server Health The Server Health menu displays data related to the Altos server’s health, such as the sensor reading and the event log. This menu includes two options: Sensor Readings and Event Log. Sensor Readings The Sensor Readings option allows you to monitor...

185 Sensor Display Color On the Sensor Readings page, the health condition of the system processor, fan, temperature, and voltage sensors is displayed before each sensor category. • Green - Indicates the server is in good health and no alerts were detected on the sensors. • Amber - Indicates at leas...

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console 186 Configuration The Configuration menu allows you to designate email recipients for notification of system alerts, configure the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) settings, configure the mouse mode settings, configure the network settings, configure the...

187 Alerts The Alerts option allows you to designate email recipients for notification of system alerts. You can designate up to fifteen email address recipients. When alerts occur, the server will send an email or an SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) trap containing the details, related to ...

189 LDAP The LDAP option allows you to download user account list and the authentication from the LDAP server and create Altos eXpress Console user account from this list. To configure the LDAP settings: 1 On the LDAP Settings page, click the “Enable LDAP Authentication” check box. 2 Enter the requi...

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console 190 Mouse mode The Mouse mode option allows you to set a mouse mode to control your mouse. To set the mouse mode: 1 On the Mouse Mode Setting page, select a mouse mode. • Absolute - Select this setting when using a Microsoft Windows operating system. • Relative - Se...

191 Network The Network option allows you to configure and change the network parameters. You can configure the network settings by using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or manually. To configure the network settings: 1 On the Network Settings page, select whether to obtain an IP address ...

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console 192 Remote Session The Remote Session option allows you to enable or disable encryption on KVM or Media data during a redirection session. To configure the Remote Session settings: 1 On the Remote Session page, select whether to enable KVM or Media Encryption. 2 Sel...

193 SMTP The SMTP option allows you to configure the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) mail server settings. To configure 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 user name and password. 4 Enter the email ad...

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console 194 SSL Certificate The SSL Certificate option allows you to upload or generate an SSL certificate manually. To upload an SSL certificate: 1 On the SSL Upload page, click Browse to locate the SSL certificate on your system. 2 Click Upload .

195 Users The Users option allows you to create, edit, delete, and view user accounts from the user control list. To configure user accounts in the User List page, you can select from the following command buttons: • Delete User - Removes the user from the control list. • Modify User - Edits the use...

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console 198 Event Action The Event Action option allows you to initiate actions on a sensor alert. Listed below are the four possible actions that you can allow when an event occurs. Action Description Global PEF Configuration The Global PEF (Platform Event Filter) configur...

199 Remote Control The Remote Control menu allows you to start a Remote Console session with the server and manage power remotely. This menu include two options: KVM Remote Console Redirection and Server Power Control.

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console 200 KVM Remote Console Redirection The KVM Remote Console Redirection option allows you to start the KVM Remote Console utility and remotely manage the Altos server using the monitor, mouse, keyboard as if you are connected directly to the server. To launch the KVM ...

201 Server Power Control The Server Power Control option allows you to perform a remote power on, power off, power cycle, and reset of your Altos server. To perform a remote power control operation: On the Server Power Control page, select an option, then click Perform Action .

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console 202 Maintenance The Maintenance menu allows you to perform upgrades of the BMC firmware and view the Altos eXpress Web UI and FRU information.

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console 204 Logout The Logout menu allows you to log out from the Altos eXpress Console.

205 KVM Remote Console utility You can launch the KVM Remote Console utility from the Altos eXpress Console Remote Control menu. The KVM Remote Console utility enables you to control any programs on the Altos server remotely, using a local keyboard, video and mouse.

207 Keyboard The Keyboard menu includes the following command options: • Hold Right Ctrl Key - Select this option before typing keys you want to combine with the right <Ctrl> key. • Hold Right Alt Key - Select this option before typing keys you want to combine with the right <Alt> key. •...

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console 208 Mouse The Mouse menu includes the Sync Cursor command that enables you to synchronize the client’s mouse cursor to be redirected to the mouse on the Altos server. Option The Option menu includes the following command options: • Bandwidth - Select auto-detect or ...

209 Help The Help menu displays the KVM Remote Console Utility version and copyright information.

211 Index Numerics 2.5-inch disk cage installing 55 2.5-inch HDD installing 52 removing 51 3.5-inch HDD installing 52 removing 51 A air duct installing 48 removing 47 Altos eXpress Console 169 accessing using UPnP tool 177 using Web browser 178 Configuration 186 Installation UPnP tool 174 installati...