AP8000 ® Dual Pentium III XeonTM Corporate Server Hardware Reference Guide
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Contents I. Introduction 1-1. How this Manual is Organized .......................................... 7 Symbols ........................................................................ 7 1-2. Component Checklist ........................................................ 8 Standard Components .................................................. 8 Optional Components ................................................... 8 1-3. Features ............................................................................
Contents Fixed Storage Device Tray ......................................... 24 Fixed Device Bay Cover Clips .................................... 24 Fixed Device Bay Cover ............................................. 24 4-7. Floppy Disk Drive and CD-ROM ..................................... 25 Floppy Disk Drive ........................................................ 25 CD-ROM Drive ............................................................ 25 4-8. Hot-Swap Trays .........................................
FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
I. Introduction You are reading the AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide. This hardware reference guide provides information and procedures on the various components used in this server. Some components shown in this reference guide are optional and may be individually purchased to complete the server. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.
I. Introduction Checklist I. Introduction • 1-2. Component Checklist If assembling this server by yourself, it is important to prepare all the server components before starting. This will save a great deal of time by not having to hunt down components. The following checklist provides a guideline as to the necessary components for a server.
I. Introduction • 1-3. Features AP8000 is a corporate server configured on the XG-DLS smart motherboard which uses the 440GX chipset from Intel and supports two Pentium® III/II XeonTM processors and 100MHz front side bus in order to handle even the most complicated server tasks.The following are highlights to this server’s many features. For additional features and details, read the motherboard User’s Manual included with this server package.
I. Introduction Safeguards I. Introduction • 1-4. Safeguards Observe the following safety instructions any time you are connecting or disconnecting any devices. Operation Safety IMPORTANT • Any operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced persons. • Before operating your server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged.
I. Introduction • 1-5. 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. • When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for those devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
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II. System Components • 2-1. Server Front Side The front side of the server is provided to show the front exterior components of this server. The chassis is made of strong rust-resistant metal and covered with a protective ivory surfacing. 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ATX Power Button Fixed Device Bays Metal Security Door Left Panel Knob Metal Door Lock Hot Swap Tray Chassis Stabilizer with Wheel Server Front Side AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide 13 Front Side II.
II. System Components • 2-2. Server Back Side 1 2 3 Back Side II. Components 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
II. System Components 4 1. 2. 3. 4. Redundant Power Supply Frame Fan Array Module Chassis Intrusion Switch I/O Device Panel Server Left Side Release Handle Control Board Fan Fan Array Module AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide 15 Back Back Side Side 2 Left Side 1 II. Components 3 II. Components • 2-3.
III. Basic Operation • 3-1. Starting the Server Turn ON the server by turning the power knob clockwise and pushing inwards momentarily. The power button will snap back when released because ATX power systems have an electrical ON/OFF switch unlike AT systems which require a permanent ON or OFF position. If the Power On LED does not light, make sure the power cord is connected to the system unit and to a working grounded outlet. IMPORTANT The power switch only turns off DC power (power supply output).
IV. Hardware Setup • 4-1. Opening the Chassis Chassis Panels There are two identical side panels on the chassis, one on each side. Each panel is secured by two screws on the back of the server (as circled) and also by a CAM. IV. Hardware Setup The CAM has a rotating knob with its own keylock. Turn the knob counterclockwise to release and clockwise to secure. The keylock can be used to keep the knob from being turned by unauthorized people.
IV. Hardware Setup • 4-2. Motherboard Motherboard Spacers Place four spacers in the areas circled on the chassis. Spacer Install the Baseboard Motherboard IV. Hardware Setup Place and tighten three captive nuts in the corner locations as circled. A metal baseboard is required to add stability to the motherboard. A rubber pad is placed between the metal board and motherboard to prevent shorting. Align the rubber pad over the metal baseboard so that the holes match.
IV. Hardware Setup CD-ROM Drive Cable Floppy Disk Drive Cable 68-pin SCSI Cable Power SW HDD LED Power LED Chassis Intrusion Connector Cable Device Cables CD-ROM Drive Cable Floppy Disk Drive Cable 68-pin SCSI Cable Cable Connections The cables connect to the motherboard as shown. The motherboard includes onboard SCSI with 68-pin and 50-pin SCSI connectors. RAID connections require an optional RAID card. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide 19 Motherboard IV.
IV. Hardware Setup • 4-3. Central Processing Unit (CPU) This server supports two processors which requires one retention mechanism for each processor. Before installing the CPU, secure the motherboard on the rubber pad and metal baseboard. (See page 18.) When only one processor is used, the other Slot 2 connector must be terminated with the provided front side bus termination module. Captive Nut Long Screw (aligned with spacers) Short Screw Install Retention Mechanisms Two Dots CPU IV.
IV. Hardware Setup Install Cartridge Lifters Each Xeon processor requires two lifters in order to allow safe removal of the processor. The lifters clamp onto the top holes on the cartridge corners. There is a left and a right side for the lifters. The left side has a single dot and the right side has two dots (when holding the motherboard with the ATX connectors to the left). Single Dot Install Retention Mechanism Cap IV.
IV. Hardware Setup • 4-4. Chassis Intrusion Switch The chassis provides a micro toggle switch that must be connected to the motherboard for the chassis intrusion detection to work. The motherboard will signal the ASMA software when the side panel is opened. The connection diagram is given here. Chassis Intrusion Switch IV.
IV. Hardware Setup Chassis Intrusion Connector The chassis intrusion switch is connected to the motherboard’s chassis intrusion connector through a single connector. Chassis Intrusion Connector • 4-5. Expansion Cards Contact CAUTION Make sure that the total amperage of your installed expansion cards does not exceed the system power specification. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide 23 Expansion Cards IV. Hardware Setup Expansion cards can be easily installed just like on any standard PC.
IV. Hardware Setup • 4-8. Fixed Storage Devices Fixed Storage Device Tray There are six screws provided (as circled) for mounting a 4inch device such as a floppy or hard disk drive. Four screws are provided (as boxed) for mounting a 6-inch device such as a CD-ROM or tape drive. Fixed Device Bay Cover Clips Fixed Storage Devices IV. Hardware Setup The device bay panel is held by two plastic clips on each side. Press these clips in with a screwdriver to release.
IV. Hardware Setup • 4-7. Floppy Disk Drive and CD-ROM Floppy Disk Drive The floppy drive fits in the topmost bay along with the power button. A metal clip on each side of the device tray secures the tray in place. Press inward to release the clips. The tray slides in or out on the side rails. Floppy Drive Spacer IV. Hardware Setup The CD-ROM drive can be installed as the floppy disk drive is installed.
IV. Hardware Setup • 4-8. Hot-Swap Trays Removing HotSwap Trays The main hard disks are mounted in internal hot-swap trays for easy replacement. A lock secures the handle and switches ON or OFF the power to the hard drive. To remove the tray, unlock the tray and pull on the handle. Lock/ Power ON Unlock/ Power OFF NOTE If using Ultra-wide devices, make sure the termination is disabled. Hot-Swap Trays IV.
IV. Hardware Setup Hot-Swap Tray Front Connections Seagate Cheetah (ST34501W) side opposite power & SCSI White Green Orange Brown Red Pin 1 Unused Black Activity Signal 8 4 2 1 Blue Yellow Red Black Pin 2 SCSI Address (ID#) The hot-swap tray provides wires for connecting the activity LED, power LED, SCSI ID, power, and SCSI signal. Connect the 8-pin connector to the SCSI Address pins according to the colors shown.
IV. Hardware Setup • 4-9. Hot-Swap Tray Connector Board The connector board is mounted on the hot-swap tray to interface with the SCSI backplane in the chassis. The connector board combines all the signal and power into one docking connector for a simple hot-swap unit.
IV. Hardware Setup • 4-10. SCSI Backplane The SCSI backplane of this server is comprised of two SCSI backplane boards with a 68-pin SCSI connector, power input, and SCSI ID dip switches on each SCSI backplane board. This configuration allows Ultra2 or Wide-SCSI hard disk drives to be docked into the server using a common connector. The female end is located on the SCSI backplane board, while the male end is located on the hot-swap tray.
IV. Hardware Setup Notch Out (top) Four SCSI Backplane Board Docking Connectors Notch Out (bottom) SCSI Backplane Board Front Side • 4-11. SCSI ID Setting All SCSI devices, including this motherboard with onboard SCSI, must have a SCSI identification number that is not in use by any other SCSI device. There are sixteen possible ID numbers, 0 through 15. SCSI ID settings are made through DIP switches located on the SCSI backplane board. SCSI ID Setting IV.
IV. Hardware Setup Using Cascaded SCSI Backplane Boards If installing five or more hard drives in the hot-swap bays, two SCSI backplane boards are required. A two-channel SCSI controller can combine two separate sets of hard drives through software RAID or by using a hardware RAID controller. Cascading the SCSI backplane boards can be done to use only a single channel on the SCSI controller. Separate Config. Cascade Config. Connected to SCSI Controller Top (BP4-1) IV.
IV. Hardware Setup • 4-12. SCSI Backplane Board Placement Installing & Removing SCSI Backplane Boards IV. Hardware Setup SCSI Backplane Board There are three screws on each side of the SCSI backplane board as shown by the arrows. Both sides of the chassis side panels must be removed to access these screws. Please note that notches on the top and bottom of the SCSI backplane board must be placed as shown in order to properly seat the SCSI backplane boards into the chassis.
IV. Hardware Setup SCSI Cables Plastic Keeper SCSI Hard Disk Connections The above picture gives an example of how the SCSI backplane looks with all its cables connected. AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide IV. Hardware Setup Make sure all SCSI cables are fixed with plastic keepers. If any SCSI cable is not flat, you may have trouble installing or removing the fan array module.
IV. Hardware Setup • 4-13. Circulation System Fans Control Board Release Handle Fan Module The server’s fan module is comprised of five 3-inch (8 cm) fans. The circulation system cools the hard disk drives by bringing fresh air in from the front and forcing the hot air out through the back. If an individual fan fails, the corresponding LED on the front of the server lights. Fan Replacement Circulation System IV. Hardware Setup The fan module can be removed by pulling the handle out.
IV. Hardware Setup • 4-14. Power Supply Redundant Power Supply This server has a special redundant power supply with specifications to handle this server’s requirements. A clearly marked label gives detailed specifications LED of the power supply. A power switch is not provided; therefore, it is necessary to remove the power cords before opening the side panel in order to turn OFF the standby power. LED IV.
IV. Hardware Setup Removing the Entire Power Supply Unit Remove the two boxed screws, slide out the power supply modules with the support brace to the insertion position and then remove the two circled screws. Screwdriver NOTE: A long screwdriver is required to reach into the chassis. After the support brace is removed, the power supply modules and the frame can be removed from the chassis. Power Supply IV.
IV. Hardware Setup Power Module Rating The redundant power supply consists of one frame and two identical ATX power modules. The power supply must be turned on or off through an ATX power switch connected to the motherboard’s panel connector. The power modules are rated at 400W each and have passive current sharing on all outputs. Each power module supplies up to 400W to share the load but two modules combined do not provide 800W. If one power module fails, 400W load is supported using one power module.
IV. Hardware Setup Power Supply Information Output Voltage Regulation, Ripple, and Noise Output Voltage Limits (Vdc) Output Ripple/Noise Min Nom Max Maximum 1 3.17V 3.30V 3.46V 50mVp-p 2 4.80V 5.00V 5.25V 50mVp-p 3 11.40V 12.00V 12.60V 120mVp-p 4 -4.75V -5.00V -5.25V 120mVp-p 5 -11.40V -12.00V -12.60V 120mVp-p Output Current Capacity Output Nom (Vdc) Max (A) Min (A) 1 3.3V *30.0 0.0 2 5.0V *40.0 3.0 3 12.0V 15.0 0.5 4 -5.0V 0.5 0.0 5 -12.0V 0.5 0.
IV. Hardware Setup Power Supply Requirement Power Supply Requirement Calculation Table Item Volts Amp x Qty. = Total Amp Watts (5V) Watts (12V) 5.0V 1.3 x = 12V 1.5 x = 5.0V x = 12V x = 5.0V x = 12V x = Floppy Drive 5.0V x = 12V x = System Fans 5.0V x = x = 3.3V x = 5.0V x = 12V x = CD-ROM Tape Drive 12V Other 0.3 0.6 120 7.2 Total Power AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide 39 Power Supply Info Hard Drive 230 IV.
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V. Appendix i. SCSI Cable Limits SCSI cables have a limit to the length that it may have. Exceeding the length may cause problems mounting or using any one of the SCSI devices. CAUTION Exceeding the SCSI cable limits may cause unreliable data transfers even if all the devices are mounted properly. Cable Limits 1) 12m (29.4ft) 2) 3m - 1.5m 3) 3m (9.8ft) 4) 3m - 1.5m 5) 3m (9.
V. Appendix ii. Glossary Byte (Binary Term) One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits. A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or other symbol. CHKDSK (Check Disk) An MS-DOS command that gives you information such as disk space, files, and directories on your hard disk drive. COM Port COM is a logical device name used to designate the computer serial ports. Pointing devices, modems, and infrared modules can be connected to COM ports.
V. Appendix PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus) PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. PCI is a standard widely used by expansion card manufacturers. Peripherals Peripherals are components on the outside of the computer such as a monitor, printer, keyboard, or mouse. Peripherals are attached to the computer via I/O ports. Peripheral devices allow your computer to perform an almost limitless variety of specialized tasks.
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