Asus 5U Tower Chassis Kit AK35 User manual

5U Tower Chassis Kit
AK35
User Guide

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Disclaimer/Copyrights
Product Name: ASUS AK35
Manual Edition: Revised edition V2 (E1235)
Release Date: May 2003
Copyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be
reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
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(“ASUS”).
ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied,
including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASUS, its directors, officers, employees, or agents
be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages
for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business and the like),
even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or
error in this manual or product.
Specifications and information contained in this manual ae furnished for informational use
only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a
commitment by ASUS. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described
in it.
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explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

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Contents
Disclaimer/Copyrights .....................................................................ii
Contents ......................................................................................... iii
Notices ............................................................................................v
Safety information ..........................................................................vi
About this guide............................................................................. vii
ASUS Contact Information ........................................................... viii
Chapter 1: Product introduction ......................................... 1-1
1.1 Package contents............................................................... 1-2
1.1.1 ASUS AK35 chassis kit .......................................... 1-2
1.1.2 Standard items....................................................... 1-2
1.1.3 Optional items........................................................ 1-2
1.2 System overview ................................................................ 1-3
1.3 Front panel features ........................................................... 1-4
1.4 Rear panel features............................................................ 1-5
1.5 Internal features ................................................................. 1-6
1.6 LED information.................................................................. 1-7
Chapter 2: Hardware setup.................................................. 2-1
2.1 Preparation......................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Tools to use............................................................ 2-2
2.1.2 System components and devices to install............ 2-2
2.2 Removing and installing the side cover.............................. 2-3
2.2.1 Removing the cover ............................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Installing the cover ................................................. 2-3
2.3 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 2-4
2.3.1 Motherboard dimensions ....................................... 2-4
2.3.2 Placement direction and screw holes .................... 2-5
2.3.3 Installing the motherboard ..................................... 2-6
2.4 Installing 5.25-inch drives................................................... 2-7
2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly ...................... 2-7
2.4.2 Installing a 5.25-inch drive ..................................... 2-8
2.5 Installing hard disk drives ................................................. 2-12
2.5.1 SCSI hard disk ..................................................... 2-12
2.5.2 IDE hard disk ....................................................... 2-14

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Contents
2.6 Installing or removing an expansion card......................... 2-16
2.6.1 Installing a standard size expansion card ............ 2-16
2.6.2 Installing a long expansion card .......................... 2-18
2.6.3 Removing an expansion card .............................. 2-19
2.7 Removable components................................................... 2-20
2.7.1 HDD blower ......................................................... 2-20
2.7.2 Chassis fan .......................................................... 2-21
2.7.3 Roller wheels ....................................................... 2-22
2.7.4 Power supply modules......................................... 2-23
2.8 Connecting the cables...................................................... 2-24
2.8.1 Motherboard connections .................................... 2-24
2.8.2 SCSI backplane connections ............................... 2-25
Appendix: Troubleshooting..................................................A-1
A.1 Simple fixes ........................................................................A-2

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Notices
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. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment 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 equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor
to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC
regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information
Electrical Safety
Operation Safety
IMPORTANT
•Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power
cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
• Toprevent electrical shockhazard, disconnectthepower cablefrom
the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the
system,ensure thatthe power cablesfor thedevices areunplugged
before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all
power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact
a qualified service technician or your dealer.
•Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by
certified or experienced engineers.
•Before operating the 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. If any
damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples
away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the
server on a stable surface.
IMPORTANT
This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and
plug for the user’s safety. Use the power cable with a properly
grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.
CAUTION

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About this guide
Contents
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: System overview
This chapter describes the general features of the AK35 barebone
server. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system components.
3. Appendix: Troubleshooting
This appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter
while using the AK35 barebone server. It lists the possible causes of
the problems and offers solutions. You may refer to this part and try to
solve simple problems before calling customer support.
Audience
This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users
with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server.
Conventions
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Informationto prevent damagetothe componentswhen
trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUSTfollow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.

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ASUS Contact Information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
General Tel: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected]
Technical Support
MB/Others (Tel): [phone] (English)
Notebook (Tel): [phone] (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel): [phone] (English)
Support Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.asus.com.tw
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected]
Technical Support
Support Fax: [phone]
General Support: [phone]
Web Site: www.asus.com
Support Email: [email protected]
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
General Email: [email protected] (for marketing requests only)
General Fax: [phone]
Technical Support
Support Hotline: Components: [phone]
Notebook PC: [phone]
Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/kontakt (for online support)
Web Site: www.asuscom.de
Support Fax: [phone]

1-1 ASUS AK35 chassis kit
This chapter describes the general features
of the AK35 chassis kit. It includes sections
on front panel, rear panel, and internal
features.
Chapter 1
Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2
1.1 Package contents
1.1.2 Standard items
1. Chassis kit including:
• power supply unit(s)
• SCSI backplane board
• CD-ROM drive
• floppy disk drive
• hot-swap HDD trays (6 units)
• SCSI-IDE HDD bridge board (6 units)
• chassis fan
• chassis roller wheels
2. Cables
• 6-pin SMBus cable
• BP-LED cable
• internal SCSI cable
• external SCSI cable
• chassis intrusion cable
• power cable
3. Component screws
4. ASUS AK35 Chassis Kit User Guide
1.1.3 Optional item
• ASUS AK35 5U Rackmount Rail Kit
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.1.1 ASUS AK35 chassis kit
The AK35 models are distinguished by the type of bundled HDD tray and
power supply. Refer to the following table to check the items that came
with the model you purchased.
Model HDD tray type Power supply unit(s)
AK35-SR5 SCSI 500W redundant (2 units)
AK35-SS4 SCSI 450W single
AK35-SS3 SCSI 320W single
AK35-AR5 ATA 500W redundant (2 units)
AK35-AR4 ATA 450W single
AK35-AR3 ATA 320W single

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1.2 Overview
The AK35 chassis kit is designed for easy configuration, flexibility, and
high reliability. The chassis may be set up as standalone or rack-mount.
Flexible expansion
Inside the stylish front bezel secured by a lock, the
front panel features easily accessible drives bays:
•a floppy drive bay
(floppy drive already installed)
•three 5.25-inch bays
(one occupied by a CD-ROM drive)
•six 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays with externally
removable trays
On the rear panel are slots for seven full-length
expansion cards, a slot for the motherboard rear
panel I/O, and a bay for two redundant power supply
modules or a standard power supply module.
A slot for an external SCSI interface is also available.
Strategic interior
Inside the chassis, the SCSI
backplane is installed and the
appropriate cables routed. The drive
and fan cages are strategically placed
to ensure proper system ventilation
and easy installation of components.
A plastic long-card support is provided
to stabilize and hold long expansion
cards in place.
The chassis supports an extended ATX form factor ASUS motherboards.
See the motherboard dimension requirements on page 2-4.
Front panel
Rear panel
Refer to the succeeding sections for a brief description of the basic
components that are pre-installed in the chassis.

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-4
1.3 Front panel features
The AK35 chassis kit displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The bezel
covers the system components on the front panel and serves as security.
Open the bezel to access the front panel components.
The front panel is designed to
allow convenient access to the
hard disk drives and other
external features. The power and
reset buttons, LED indicators,
CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, and
two USB ports are also located
on the front panel. For future
installation of 5.25 devices, two
drive bays are available.
Security lock
CD-ROM drive
Floppy disk drive
2 empty 5.25-inch bays
Reset button
Power button
Power LED
HDD access LED
Message LED
6 HDD Hot-swap trays
USB ports
Detachable front panel cover

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1.4 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, seven
full-length expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for
the system fan, and either two redundant power supply modules or a
standard power supply module.
System with redundant power supply modules
System with standard power supply module
Redundant power
supply modules
Slot for motherboard
rear panel I/O
Expansion slots
AC IN socket
(110V/220V autoswitching)
AC Power LED
12cm fan vent
Chassis lock
Chassis intrusion
switch (underneath)
High density 68-pin
SCSI connector
Standard power
supply module AC IN socket
(110V/220V autoswitching)

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6
1.5 Internal features
The chassis kit includes the basic components as shown in the picture
below.
System with standard power supply module
The power supply area differs depending on the power supply module
that came with the server you purchased.
System with redundant power supply modules
The picture below shows a system redundant power supply modules. All
other basic system components are the same as the above picture.
1. Power supply module
2. 5.25-inch drive cage
3. SCSI backplane board
4. 3.5-inch external drive cage
5. 12-cm hard drive blower
6. Plastic long-card support
7. Motherboard metal plate
8. Chassis fan
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1.6 LED information
The following table describes the LED indicators on the server front and
rear panels.
LED Status Description
Drive Status LED Green Installed HDD is in good condition;
supplied power is sufficient
Red HDD fails
Blinking red HDD is rebuilding using the RAID card
SCSI Access Fault-Tolerant Enclosure (SAFTE)
Drive Activity LED Blinking HDD read/write data
Power LED ON System power ON
Blinking Suspend mode
HDD Access LED OFF No activity
Blinking Read/write data into the HDD
Message LED OFF Normal; no incoming event
Blinking ASMS indicates a HW monitor event
Redundant power ON System power supply is ON
module LED OFF System power supply is OFF

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8

2-1 ASUS AK35 chassis kit
This chapter describes the internal
hardware components and provides the
installation procedures for additional system
components.
Chapter 2
Hardware setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-2
2.1 Preparation
Before proceeding, prepare everything that you might need to facilitate
installation.
2.1.1 Tools to use
1. Phillips head screw driver
2. Flat head screw driver
2.1.2 System components and devices to install
The following items are the basics that you need to install into the chassis
kit. You may need to install other devices depending on your configuration.
1. Motherboard
2. Hard disk drives
3. Drive cables
4. PCI add-on cards

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2.2 Removing and installing the side cover
2.2.1 Removing the cover
1. Loosen the two thumb screws
that secure the side cover.
2. Slide the side cover for about
half an inch toward the rear
until it is disengaged from the
chassis.
2.2.2 Installing the cover
1. Match and insert the hooks of the cover to the elongated holes on the
side of the chassis. All the six hooks (three each on the top and
bottom) of the cover must properly fit the designated holes.
2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place.
3. Tighten the thumb screws to secure the cover.
Hook on the cover
Hole on the side of the chassis
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Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-4
2.3 Motherboard installation
2.3.1 Motherboard dimensions
This chassis kit supports an ASUS motherboard that measures 12x13
inches (30.5 x 33 cm) for SCSI models, or 12x12 inches (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
for IDE models. Motherboards of smaller sizes will fit into the system
chassis. Refer to the motherboard user guide for more information on the
system requirements.
13 in (33 cm)
12 in (30.5 cm)
Make sure that the motherboard you intend to install into the chassis
does not exceed the maximum specified dimensions. Otherwise, it will
not fit into the chassis.
This section only describes how to install a supported motherboard into
the AK35 chassis kit. Refer to the motherboard user guide for
instructions on installing specific motherboard components.