Asus AP7500 User's Guide

R AP7500Pentium® II Corporate ServerHardware Reference Guide

10 AP7500 Hardware Reference GuideI. IntroductionSafety and WarningSafety and WarningObserve the following safety instructions any time you are connec

AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide 11I. IntroductionTools / PreparationI. IntroductionTools RequiredA few items are needed to install or remove the compo

12 AP7500 Hardware Reference GuideII. ComponentsServer Front SideServer Front SideThe front side of the server is provided to show the front exterior

AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide 13II. ComponentsServer Back SideServer Back SideThe back side of the server is provided to show the back exterior comp

14 AP7500 Hardware Reference GuideII. ComponentsChassis PanelsChassis PanelsThere are two identical side panels on the chassis, one on each side. Each

AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide 15II. ComponentsCirculation SystemCirculation SystemThe server’s air circulation system is comprised of five 3 inch (8

16 AP7500 Hardware Reference GuideII. ComponentsFixed Storage DevicesFixed Storage Device TrayInternal fixed storage devices are mounted on removable

AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide 17II. ComponentsFloppy / CD-ROMFixed Storage DevicesFloppy Drive and CD-ROMThe floppy drive fits in the topmost bay al

18 AP7500 Hardware Reference GuideII. ComponentsHot-Swap TraysHot-Swap TraysMaximum uptime in a server requires devices that can be easily replaced or

AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide 19II. ComponentsHot-Swap TrayHot-Swap Tray Front ConnectionsThe hot-swap tray provides wires for connecting the activi

AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide2User’s NoticeNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may bereproduced, transmitte

20 AP7500 Hardware Reference GuideII. ComponentsHot-Swap ConnectorHot-Swap Tray Connector BoardThe connector board is mounted on the hot-swap tray to

AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide 21II. ComponentsMotherboard SecureMotherboard SecuringRemove the fan module before installing or removing the motherbo

22 AP7500 Hardware Reference GuideII. ComponentsSCSI BackplaneSCSI BackplaneThe SCSI backplane of this server is comprised of two SCSI boards with aWi

AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide 23II. ComponentsSCSI ID SettingSCSI ID SettingSCSI ID settings are made through DIP switches located on the SCSI board

24 AP7500 Hardware Reference GuideII. ComponentsSCSI InformationSCSI ConnectionsYour server can support up to 15 user installed single-ended SCSI devi

AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide 25II. ComponentsCable ConnectionsThe cables connect to the motherboard as shown. The P2B-DS includesonboard SCSI with

26 AP7500 Hardware Reference GuideII. ComponentsConnections / FloppyII. System ComponentsCables connected to devicesPlastic KeeperSCSI CablesDevice Co

AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide 27II. ComponentsII. System ComponentsIDE Cable / CD-ROMIDE CablingProper IDE device operation requires that the IDE ri

28 AP7500 Hardware Reference GuideII. ComponentsUltra2 SCSI Disk DriveThe Ultra2 SCSI disk drive has separate signal and power connections. Thepower c

AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide 29II. ComponentsExpansion CardsII. System ComponentsExpansion CardsExpansion cards can be easily installed just like a

AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide 3ASUS Contact InformationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.MarketingAddress: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112Telephone: +

30 AP7500 Hardware Reference GuideII. ComponentsPower SupplyII. System ComponentsPower SupplyThis server has a special redundant power supply with spe

AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide 31II. ComponentsPower ModulesII. System ComponentsPower Module RatingThe redundant power supply consist of one frame a

32 AP7500 Hardware Reference GuideIII. Power InformationIII. Power Info.Starting / LEDStarting the ServerTurn ON the server by turning the power knob

AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide 33III. AppendixSCSI Cable LimitsIII. AppendixSCSI Cable LimitsSCSI cables have a limit to the length that it may have.

34 AP7500 Hardware Reference GuideIII. AppendixPower InformationIII. AppendixPower Supply InformationInput VoltageRange Min (V) Nom (V) Max (V)Range 1

AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide 35III. AppendixPower RequirementIII. AppendixPower Supply Requirement Calculation Table Item Volts Amp x Qty. = Total

36 AP7500 Hardware Reference GuideIII. AppendixGlossaryByte (Binary Term)One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits. A byte is used to represent asi

AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide 37III. AppendixIII. AppendixGlossaryPeripheralsPeripherals are components on the outside of the computer such as a mon

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AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide6FCC & DOC ComplianceFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operat

AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide 7I. IntroductionSections / SymbolsThis Reference GuideYou are reading the AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide. This hardwa

8 AP7500 Hardware Reference GuideI. IntroductionChecklistThis ServerThe AP7500 is a corporate server configured on the ASUS P2B-D2 smartmotherboard wh

AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide 9I. IntroductionFeaturesFeaturesThe following are highlights to this server’s many features. For additionalfeatures an