Acer AR585 F1 User manual

AR585 Series
User Guide

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Acer AR585 Series
User Guide
Acer AR585

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Information for your safety and
comfort
Safety instructions
Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Turning the product off before cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device
Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to
the power supply unit:
• Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC
power outlet.
• Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the
computer.
• If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the
system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.
CAUTION for accessibility
Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible
and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to
disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the
electrical outlet.
Warnings
• Do not use this product near water.
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product
falls, it could be seriously damaged.
• 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 should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

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• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into
the product.
• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage,
do not place the product on a vibrating surface.
• Never use this product under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating
environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or
damage rotor devices, hard drives, optical drives, and even exposure risk
from lithium battery pack.
• This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace devices
according to B2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display
Units.
Using electrical power
• This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult
your dealer or local power company.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
product where people will walk on the cord.
• If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total
ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total
rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse
rating.
• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too
many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch
circuit rating. If a power strip is used, the load should not exceed 80% of
the power strip's input rating.
• This product's power supply is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug.
The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet
is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. Do not insert
the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for
details.
Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is
not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.
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.

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• Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need
to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets
the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, VDE
approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length.
Product servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel when:
• the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed
• liquid was spilled into the product
• the product was exposed to rain or water
• the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged
• the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need
for service
• the product does not operate normally after following the operating
instructions
Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions,
since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal
condition.
This server should be located in a restricted access location or an area with similar
instruction.
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Caution: Use only a UL approved Laser Class I optical fiber transceiver with this
server. When an optical transceiver is used, a barrier should be provided to
cover the openings on the transceiver.

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Disposal instructions
Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global
environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste
from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit
www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm.

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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 device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Notice: Shielded cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables
to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. In compliance with FCC
regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices. A
dual-link cable is recommended for DVI output.
Notice: Peripheral devices
Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to
comply with the Class A limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation
with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications
Commission, to operate this computer.

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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.
Notice: Canadian users
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Compliant with Russian regulatory certification
Notice: BSMI
Laser compliance statement
The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD
drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO
BEAM.
Appareil à laser de classe 1
Attention : Radiation laser visible et invisible en cas d’ouverture. Éviter toute
exposition aux rayons.
Laserprodukt der Klasse 1
Achtung: Beim Öffnen werden unsichtbare Laserstrahlen freigelegt. Setzen Sie
sich diesen Strahlen nicht aus.
Prodotto laser di classe 1
Attenzione: Radiazioni laser invisibili in caso d’apertura. Evitare l’esposizione ai
raggi.

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Producto láser de Clase 1
Precaución: Cuando está abierta, hay radiación láser. Evite una exposición al haz
de luz.
Produto Laser de Classe 1
Precaução: Radiação laser invisível quando aberto. Evite exposição ao feixe.
Laserproduct klasse 1
Voorzichtig: Onzichtbare laserstraling indien geopend. Voorkom blootstelling
aan straal.
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries
Hereby, Acer, declares that this system is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
List of applicable countries
This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and
constraints in the country of use. For further information, please contact local
office in the country of use. Please see http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/
implem.htm for the latest country list.

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Contents
Information for your safety and comfort iii
Regulations and safety notices vii
1 System tour 1
System notes 2
External and internal structure 3
Front panel 3
Rear panel 6
Internal components 8
Mainboard layout 9
Mainboard jumper settings 12
Appendix A Server management tools 15
Server management overview 16
RAID configuration utilities 17
Adaptec Onboard SATA RAID Creation 17
MegaRAID 9260-8I SAS RAID Creation 19
Appendix B Acer Smart Console 21
Using Acer Smart Console 22
Software requirements 23
Accessing Acer Smart Console 23
Acer Smart Console user interface 24
System Information 24
Server Health 25
Configuration 28
Remote Control 41
Launch SOL 43
Virtual Media 44
Maintenance 46
KVM function description 47
Exit 53
Index 55

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1 System tour

1 System tour
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System notes
The AR585 is an outstanding 2U rack-mountable server that runs on
the AMD Opteron™6000 Series server platform. The following AMD
technologies are supported in this platform: AMD CoolCore™, AMD
PowerNow!™, Enhanced C1 state, AMD CoolSpeed, and APML (in
APML enabled platforms).
The AR585 targets small and medium businesses that require server
solution combined with performance, reliability and expandability.
AR585 is a flexible and high reliability rack server that satisfies growing
businesses and customers’ needs.
System features and support
• Four G34 CPU sockets supporting the AMD Opteron™6000 Series
processors
• AMD Embedded Enterprise Chipset (SR5690/SR5670 I/O bridge +
SP5100 south bridge)
• 32 quad channel DDR3 slots supporting up to 512 GB of RDDR3
modules or 128 GB of UDDR3 modules
• Support for high speed peripherals using PCI Express Generation 2
technology (two PCIe x16 slots, one PCIe x8 slot, and choice of one
PCIe x8 or one Flex I/O slot)
• Additional I/O option using one Universal I/O (UIO) expansion slot
• HyperTransport™3 Technology allows high speed interconnection
between the processors and the I/O devices
• Supports up to six 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hard disk drives
• One DVD-ROM optical drive
• I/O ports supported
• Four USB ports (two each on the front and rear panels)
• Two serial ports (one each on the front and rear panels)
• One video port (VGA)
• Two Gigabit LAN ports
• One dedicated IPMI LAN port
• One PS/2 mouse port, one PS/2 keyboard port
• One 1400 W power supply unit (PSU), support for redundant PSU

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External and internal structure
Front panel
No. Icon Component No. Icon Component
1 Default power
supply unit (PSU)
7 Overheating/fan
failure LED indicator
2 Redundant PSU bay 8 LAN port 1/2 activity
indicators
3 USB 2.0 ports 9 HDD activity
indicator
4 Serial port 10 Power indicator
5 Optical disc drive
(ODD)
11 Reset button
6 Power failure LED
indicator
12 Power button

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Control panel LED indicator status
13 3.5-inch hard disk
drive (HDD) bays
16 HDD release button
14 HDD access/failure
LED indicator
17 HDD security lock
15 HDD rebuild/spare
LED indicator
18 2.5-inch hard disk
drives
No. Function Icon Status Indicated behavior
1Power
failure
Red - On Power supply unit failure
2 Overheating
/fan failure
Red - On System temperature
safety threshold breach
Red - Blinking System fan failure
3 LAN port 1/2
activity
Green - Blinking Network activity on LAN
port 1 or 2
4 HDD activity Amber - Blinking Hard drive activity
5 Power state Green - On System is powered on
No. Icon Component No. Icon Component

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Hot-plug HDD carrier LED indicator status
Hard drive status
Hard drive access Green - Blinking Off
Hard drive failure Green - On for SAS HDD,
Off for SATA HDD
Red - On
Hard drive rebuilding Green - Blinking Red - Blinking
HDD hot spare Green - Blinking Red - Blinking

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Rear panel
No. Icon Component No. Icon Component
1 PS/2 mouse port 8 Expansion slot covers
2 PS/2 keyboard port 9 AC power plug for
the redundant PSU
3 Dedicated IPMI LAN
port (10/100)
10 AC power plug for
the default PSU
4 USB 2.0 ports 11 Gigabit LAN port link
indicator
5 Serial port 12 Gigabit LAN port
activity indicator
6 Video port (VGA) 13 IPMI LAN port
activity indicator
7 Gigabit LAN ports 14 IPMI LAN port link
indicator

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Rear panel LED indicator status
No. Function Status Indicated behavior
1 IPMI LAN port link Green 100 Mbps network link
Off 10 Mbps network link
2 IPMI LAN port
activity
Amber - Blinking Active connection
3 Gigabit LAN port
activity
Yellow - On Active connection
Yellow - Blinking Transmit/receive activity
4 Gigabit LAN port
link
Off 10 Mbps network link
Green 100 Mbps network link
Amber 1000 Mbps network link

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Internal components
No. Component
1 HDD backplane board
2 Default PSU
3 Mainboard
4 Air shroud
5 System fans