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Configuring the storage devices
The system accommodates slim-line optical drives and can support up
to eight 2.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA hard disk drives.
Caution!
To ensure proper airflow and server cooling, all drive
bays must contain either a carrier with a hard drive installed in it
or a hard disk carrier cover.
Removing and installing a hard disk drive
Hard disk drive configuration guidelines
Observe these guidelines when replacing or installing a hard disk drive.
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Use only Acer-qualified SAS or SATA HDDs. To purchase a SAS or
SATA HDD, contact your local Acer representative.
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Before removing a hard disk drive, make sure to back up all
important system files.
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Check hard disk drive status by checking the status LED indicators
on the HDD carrier.
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The hard disk drives must be installed in the following order.
Determining drive status
Each HDD carrier features two status 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 more information on
how to determine the drive status, refer to “Hot-plug HDD carrier LED
indicators” on page 23.
Summary of Contents for Altos R520 M2
Page 1: ...Acer Altos R520 M2 Series User s Guide ...
Page 14: ...xiv ...
Page 19: ...1 System tour ...
Page 35: ...17 54 U23 Broadcom BCM5221PHY chipset 55 U6 Intel 82576EB GbE chipset No Code Description ...
Page 43: ...2 System setup ...
Page 51: ...3 System upgrade ...
Page 95: ...4 System BIOS ...
Page 102: ...4 System BIOS 84 Processor Configuration ...
Page 108: ...4 System BIOS 90 Memory Configuration ...
Page 110: ...4 System BIOS 92 Advanced Chipset Configuration ...
Page 136: ...4 System BIOS 118 ...
Page 137: ...5 System troubleshooting ...
Page 149: ...Appendix A Server management tools ...
Page 158: ...Appendix A Server management tools 140 ...
Page 159: ...Appendix B Rack mount configuration ...
Page 160: ...This appendix shows you how to set up the Altos R520 M2 server in a rack mount configuration ...
Page 168: ...Appendix B Rack mount configuration 150 6 Fully extend the mounting rails on the rack ...
Page 172: ...Appendix B Rack mount configuration 154 ...
Page 173: ...Appendix C Altos eXpress Console ...
Page 174: ...This appendix provides information about the Altos eXpress Console utility ...
Page 214: ...Appendix C Altos eXpress Console 196 ...
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