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- Page 1 AP2300 ® Dual Pentium III Server Platform Hardware Reference Guide...
- Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
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Page 3: Asus Contact Information
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Fax: +49-2102-442066 Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) Technical Support Hotline: MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0 Notebook: +49-2102-9599-10 Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Symbols ............... 7 1-2 Component Checklist ............8 Standard components ..........8 Optional components ........... 8 1-3 Features ................9 Motherboard: ASUS CUR-DLS ........9 Chassis: AS-30 ............9 1-4 Safeguards ..............10 Operation Safety ............10 Tools Required ............10 1-5 Electrical Safety ...............11... - Page 5 Power Supply Mounting ..........38 Power Supply Information .......... 38 4-18 Power Supply Requirement ..........40 Power Supply Requirement Calculation Table ... 40 5. Appendix ................41 5-1 SCSI Cable Limits ............41 5-2 Glossary ................42 Index ................... 43 AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Page 6: Federal Communications Commission Statement
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 Regula- tions of the Canadian Department of Communications. AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 7: Introduction
1. Introduction You are reading the AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide. This hardware refer- ence guide provides information and procedures on the various components used in this server. Some components shown in this reference guide are op- tional and may be individually purchased to complete the server. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. -
Page 8: Component Checklist
Expansion Cards SCSI Terminator: Passive terminator for 68-pin SCSI cables User’s Manuals: CD-ROM, motherboard, hardware guide Optional components RAID Controller: PCI-DA2200 or DA-3000 RAID controller S370 CPU Terminator Rack-mount Rails: AS-30 rail kit AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 9: Features
1. Introduction • 1-3 Features The AP2300 is configured on the ASUS CUR-DLS smart motherboard which ® uses the ServerSet chipset from ServerWorks , supporting dual Pentium III processors and 133MHz Front Side Bus in order to accelerate even the most complicated server tasks. -
Page 10: Safeguards
IC devices may be hot. Do not touch them. Check whether the fans are functioning properly. Tools Required A Phillips (cross) screwdriver and a standard (flat) screwdriver are needed to install or remove the components in this server. AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 11: Electrical Safety
Before picking it up again, touch the antistatic bag and the metal frame of the system unit at the same time. • Handle the devices carefully in order to prevent permanent damage. AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... - Page 12 1. Introduction (This page was intentionally left blank) AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Page 13: System Overview
Hard Drive Access LED Floppy Disk Drive CD-ROM Drive Drive Expansion Bay Side Panel Handle Side Panel Screws 10. Metal Door Lock 11. Hot-Swap Trays 12. Hard Drive Fan Module 13. Chassis Stabilizers Server Front Side AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 14: Server Back Side
Alarm Reset Button PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse USB Ports 1 and 2, RJ45 Port (LAN) Serial Port COM1 Parallel Port Serial Port COM2 10. VGA Connector 11. Rear Fan Module 12. Chassis Stabilizer Server Back Side AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 15: Server Left Side
2. System Overview • 2-3 Server Left Side Power Supply Motherboard Chassis Intrusion Micro Switch Chassis Stabilizer Rear Fans Server Left Side AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 16: Basic Operation
Power Button Hard Drive Access LED LEDs • 3-3 BIOS Setup This server does not come with any pre-installed software. When booting your server for the first time, make BIOS settings by following the mother- board User’s Manual. AP2300 Reference Guide... -
Page 17: Hardware Setup
The side panels are secured by two large thumb screws on the front of the server, which can be turned with your fingers. Removing the Front Door Push down on the hinge spring to remove the front door. AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 18: Opening The Left Panel
There are four screws used to se- cure the fan into the individual frames. To replace the fan, re- move the screws. IMPORTANT: Usually, the rotation of the fan sends air toward the manufacturer’s la- bel on the center of the fan. AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 19: Rear Cooling Fan Control Board
The rear fan control board has DIP switches to allow controlling the control board status and the number of fans. DIP Switch SET1 Fan Control Board Setting ON (momentarily) Reset Control Board Normal (Default) SET2 SET3 SET4 Number of Fans 2 (Default) AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 20: Motherboard Placement
Be careful not to over- tighten the screws. Doing so may damage your motherboard. Chassis Intrusion Connector The two chassis intrusion switches are connected to the motherboard’s chassis intru- sion connector through a single connector. Chassis Intrusion Connector AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 21: Device Cables
Floppy Drive Cable IDE Cable 68-pin SCSI Cable 68-pin SCSI Cable Cable Connections The cables connect to the motherboard as shown. The motherboard includes onboard SCSI with two 68-pin SCSI connectors. RAID connections require a RAID card. AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 22: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
Because the CPU has a corner pin for two of the four corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown. Once completely inserted, close the socket’s lever while holding down the CPU. AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 23: Fan Heatsink
To install the fan heatsink, first align the fan heatsink over the mounted CPU. Attach the heatsink clip over the clip attach point as shown above. Connect the fan power plug to the motherboard. To remove the fan heatsink, reverse the installation procedure. AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 24: Chassis Intrusion Switch
ASMA software when the side panel is opened. The connection diagram is given here. Cable Chassis Intrusion Switches (one on each side) from the two Chassis Intrusion Switches Motherboard’s Chassis Intrusion Lead (No Connection) Chasis Signal AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 25: Expansion Cards
Expansion cards can be easily installed just like on any stan- dard PC. Up to 7 PCI cards can be installed. Contact CAUTION Make sure that the total amperage of your installed expansion cards does not exceed the system power specification. AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 26: Fixed Storage Device Tray
There are six screws provided (as circled) for mounting a 4 inch de- vice 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. AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 27: Fixed Storage Devices
A standard storage device spacer is used to cover the CD- ROM, tape drive, or additional CD-ROMs. You should purchase an extra spacer for each storage device. Floppy Drive Spacer Fixed Device Spacer AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 28: Five-Tray Hot-Swap Bay
Maximum uptime in a server requires devices that can be easily replaced or “swapped.” The main hard drives are mounted in internal hot-swap trays for easy replacement. The AP2300 hot-swap bay has two different models: Five-tray hot-swap bay and three-tray hot-swap bay. The 1.0 inch SCA hot-swap bay can accommodate five 1.0 inch hard disk drives. -
Page 29: Hot-Swap Tray
To remove the hot-swap bay, release the front cooling fans first by pressing the eject mechanism with a small screwdriver. Remove the six retaining screws as circled above and then the entire hot-swap bay can be slid out of the chassis. AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 30: Front Cooling Fans
The eject mechanism is behind a small hole as boxed on page 29. There are two individual 2 1/4 inch (6cm) fans secured by four screws on each fan. The ASMA (ASUS Server Management Agent) software will report an error message when any of these two fans malfunctions. -
Page 31: Front Cooling Fan Control Board
Hard disk drive is ready for operation Hard disk drive failure (*) Fast Flash RAID is rebuilding (*) Slow Flash Hot-spare hard disk drive ready (*) Fast Flash Hard disk drive failure/short circuits * Must work with ASMA software. AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 32: Scsi Backplane
1” Tray Connector #5B Connector #4 or 2 Fan Control Board Connector 1” Tray 1.6” Tray Connector #3 Connector #3B 1” Tray Connector #2 or 4 1” Tray 1.6” Tray Connector #1 or 5 Connector #1 AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 33: Scsi Id Setting
SCSI device. SCSI devices vary in how they set the ID number. Refer to the product manual for any additional devices that you may install for details on how to set its ID number. AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 34: Scsi Termination
SMB In connector on the DA-BP5E SCSI backplane board. Another SMBus device can be connected to the SMB Out connector on the backplane board. SMBus Connector SMBDATA SMB In SMBCLK SMB Out DA-BP5E SCSI CUR-DLS Motherboard Backplane Board AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 35: Redundant Power Supply
Before turning on the server, make sure the power input voltage is set to comply with the standard used in your country (220V- 240V or 110-120V). NOTE An optional 400W standard power supply module may be or- dered on demand. AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 36: Removing One Power Supply Module
Removing the Entire Power Supply Unit Unplug all power cords. Remove the four screws securing the power supply unit, and then slide the power supply unit toward the front of the chassis (as pointed). AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 37: Power Supply Information
The power system meets all applicable clauses for UL 1950 2nd edition without D3 deviations. The power system passes all tests for CUL and TUV safety. The power system, operating with resistive load, meets FCC class B and CISPR 22 class B conducted limits. AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 38: Standard Power Supply (Optional)
Output Voltage Regulation, Ripple, and Noise Output Voltage Limits (Vdc) Ripple/Noise Output Maximum 3.17V 3.30V 3.46V 50mV 4.80V 5.00V 5.25V 50mV 11.40V 12.00V 12.60V 120mV -4.50V -5.00V -5.50V 120mV -10.92V -12.00V -13.20V 120mV 4.75V 5.00V 5.25V 50mV AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... - Page 39 The power system meets all applicable clauses for UL 1950 2nd edition without D3 deviations. The power system passes all tests for CUL and TUV safety. The power system, operating with resistive load, meets FCC class B and CISPR 22 class B conducted limits. AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Page 40: Power Supply Requirement
5.0V 12.0V Tape Drive 5.0V 12.0V Floppy Drive 5.0V 12.0V System Fans 5.0V 12.0V Other 3.3V 5.0V 12.0V Total Power * With 2GB SDRAM memory and 2 CPU fans (each consuming about 2Watts on 12.0Volts) installed. AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 41: Appendix
Ultra-SCSI technology is unstable over long lengths, therefore stability will depend on the quality of your cable and devices. • A total of 7 “Narrow Fast SCSI” devices (ID0-ID7) may be connected to the 50-pin Narrow connector. AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... -
Page 42: Glossary
5. Appendix • 5-2 Glossary ASMA (Asus Server Management Agent) ASUS Server Management Agent is an SNMP software that provides hard- ware monitoring information to the Network Management Station (NMS). ASMA can report the computer fan speeds, working voltage, system tem- perature, and chassis intrusion events to the NMS. -
Page 43: Index
Device Cables 21 Power 13, 16 DFP 9 Left Panel 18 Drive Expansion Bay 13 Lock 13 ECC 9 Motherboard 8, 15 EMI 37, 39 Placement 20 Expansion Cards 8, 25 Spacers 20 Expansion Card Guide 15, 25 AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide... - Page 44 Rack-mount Rails 8, 9 Rear Cooling Fan Control Board Settings 19 Rear Fans 15 Right Panel 17 RJ45 Port 9, 14 Safeguards 10 SCA 29 Screws Side Panel 13 SCSI Backplane 9, 32 Cable Limits 41 AP2300 Hardware Reference Guide...