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AB7000 Series User Guide - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 2
Copyright © 2010. All Rights Reserved. Acer AB 7000 Series User Guide Acer AB 7000 Model Number : Serial Number: Purchase Date: Place of Purchase: - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 3
iii 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 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 4
. • 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 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 5
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 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 6
parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm. Mercury advisory For - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 7
vii If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use. Finding your comfort - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 8
viii • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 9
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 this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 10
x 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. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 11
item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. Telecom will - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 12
within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and b The equipment shall go guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing . Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 13
. 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 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 14
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safety notices ix 1 Document Description 1 About this Manual 2 Manual Organization 2 2 Chassis Enclosure 5 Introduction 6 External Installation 20 Configuring the CMM 21 CMM Functions 24 Firmware 27 Acer Smart Blade Console 28 Introduction 28 Network Connection/Login 28 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 16
via Virtual Media 103 Acer Smart Console 104 Configuring BMC the IPMI Settings 104 AB460 F1 147 External and Internal Structure 147 KVM Connector 149 Front Panel LED Indicators 149 Blade Unit Components 150 Mainboard 152 CMOS Clear 153 Memory Support 154 Memory Installation - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 17
AB460 F1 Onboard SAS RAID Configuration 201 AB2x280 F1 203 Internal and External Structure 203 Control Panel 203 Blade Unit Components 206 Mainboard 208 Memory Support F1 Onboard SATA RAID Configuration 256 Enabling Adaptec onboard SATA RAID 257 4 Networking Switch Modules Acer - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 18
xviii Login 276 Home Page 277 Top Page Links 278 Top LED Display 279 Left Side Tree 279 Middle Configuration Link Table 279 System Management Page 280 System Settings 281 File Management 284 Firmware Upgrade 286 Management Security 286 Syslog 296 ACL 299 WEBGUI Settings - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 19
Steps InfiniBand Modules Overview Installation and Configuration of InfiniBand Switch Modules Acer 4X QDR InfiniBand Switch Module Acer 4X QDR InfiniBand Switch Module with Integrated CMM 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager Acer Smart Blade Manager Introduction Blade System tab Text Console KVM console - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 20
xx Logon Management Virtual Media CMM Setting Connecting to the Slave CMM Appendix A: Troubleshooting BIOS POST Messages BIOS POST Codes Recoverable POST Errors Terminal POST Errors Index 575 577 578 579 581 582 587 587 587 597 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 21
1 Document Description - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 22
Manual This user guide is written for professional system integrators, Information Technology professionals, service personnel and technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the Acer maintenance and upgrade of the AB460 F1 and AB2x280 F1 server blades. Chapter 4: Networking - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 23
3 Chapter 5: Acer Smart Blade Manager This chapter details how to configure and use the Smart Blade Manger. Appendix A Provides information on troubleshooting, detailing BIOS post code error messages. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 24
4 1 Document Description - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 25
2 Chassis Enclosure - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 26
6 2 Chassis Enclosure Introduction The Acer AB7000 optimizes component efficiency by sharing the same power supply, management module, and switch module in a preconfigured form factor. The highly-integrated system design of - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 27
7 External and internal structure Front panel Figure 2-1. Front Panel (with AB460 F1 blades included) Front panel LED indicators Enclosure power supply LED descriptions are shown in the following table . LED Power Status LED (left LED) State Indication - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 28
8 2 Chassis Enclosure Fault LED (right LED) Yellow Over Temperature State in Switch Module (GbE, IB) or Power Supply Module Yellow Fan Failure (Flashing) Off Normal Rear Panel Figure 2-2. Rear Panel (with 1Gb/10Gb Ethernet module and CMM included) 1G PORT IN 10G PORT 3 2 1 Stack ID 4 3 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 29
U Up to 10 server blades The AB7000 can be configured with up to ten (10) blades. There are two blade options available: • AB460 F1 • AB2x280 F1 The blades may be configured in any required arrangement within the enclosure chassis. Warning! To maintain proper airflow all blade bays must have blades - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 30
10 Rear Modules 1G PORT IN 1G PORT IN 10G PORT 3 2 1 CX4 Stack ID 4 3 2 1 1 CX4 SFP RS232 4 2 2 Chassis Enclosure Figure 2-4. Rear Modules 3 RESET 1G PORT IN 10G PORT 3 2 1 Stack ID 4 3 2 1 RS232 1G PORT IN CX4 CX4 SFP 2 RESET CMM NA / NA 1 / 2 3 / 4 5 / 6 7 / 8 9 / 10 3 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 31
inches). • Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the behind or to the rear of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 32
12 2 Chassis Enclosure • This product is intended for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like). This is because the AB7000 enclosure does not provide any physical security measures. • This product is not suitable for use with - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 33
to cool before touching them. • Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. Rack Mounting Considerations Below are listed important considerations for rack mounting. Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 34
14 2 Chassis Enclosure power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (such as the use of power strips and so on). Note: It is recommended that you seek the advice and assistance of a licensed electrician that can advise you on best practices for ensuring that - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 35
15 Installing an enclosure: 1. Decide where you want to place the blade enclosure into the rack (see "Rack Mounting Considerations" in the previous section). 2. Position the Enclosure Template at the front of the enclosure to determine the locations of the screws for the enclosure rails (see Figure - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 36
16 2 Chassis Enclosure 5. (Optional step) Add the front left and right handles to the enclosure using five screws to secure each handle. Install a thumbscrew through the bottom hole of each handle (see Figure 2-7). Note: These handles are optional and need only be installed when mounting the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 37
17 Figure 2-8. Enclosure Installed into Rack - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 38
blade switches. Used in conjunction with the Web Interface or Acer Smart Blade Manager, the CMM provides administrator control over individual (functioning, blue-screen, powered down, BIOS and so on). It also supports Virtual Media (VM) redirection for CD, floppy and USB mass storage devices and - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 39
module, see Figure 2-9) Feature Management Capabilities Ports Basic Functions Supported System Management Power Consumption Operating System Description Can manage 10 Setting User Name and Password IP Address Acer Address Default Reset to root and superuser (case sensitive) Reset to 192.168. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 40
20 2 Chassis Enclosure Software Setting Default Subnet Mask Reset to 255.255.255.0 To reset these values, press and hold the Reset button for five seconds. USB Switch Figure 2-10. USB Switch on Rear of CMM The USB ports on the CMM can function in either 2.0 or 1.1 mode (the default is 1.1). - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 41
. The below procedure for this configuration just serves as a reference for getting the CMM setup. If your system has Linux OS, please follow similar instructions to get the CMM setup. Requirements are: • Computer system with LAN (RJ45) port • RJ -45 Ethernet cable The default IP of the CMM is - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 42
22 2 Chassis Enclosure 3. Choose "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" under the GENERAL tab and click on PROPERTIES (see Figure 2-11 ). Figure 2-11. Choose Internal Protocol - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 43
the same address range as the CMM (see Figure 2-12). Example: • IP address: 192.168.100.101 • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 • Default Acer: 192.168.100.1 Figure 2-12. Manually Configure the IP Address 5. Once the IP address for the computer system is configured, the CMM can be accessed through the web - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 44
all of the remote functions can be performed by one of three mechanisms: web-based access to the CMM module, access to the CMM using Acer Smart Blade Manager, a client tool implemented in Java. When the web based browser is used, the CMM acts as a web server, requiring a higher bandwidth connection - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 45
blades with a single keyboard/video/mouse setup. The maximum video resolution the KVM can support is 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz. To Use: Connect your keyboard, mouse and IP is initiated with the management software (Acer Smart Blade Manager or Acer Smart Blade Console). Attach the LAN cable to the LAN - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 46
26 2 Chassis Enclosure Monitoring Functions Used in conjunction with Acer Smart Blade Manager or Acer Smart Blade Console, the CMM module can monitor and provide information on the hardware health of the blade modules and the system as a whole. In - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 47
This firmware can be updated with the Acer Smart Blade Console. Within the utility, go to the MAINTENANCE > UPDATE FIRMWARE screen in the Acer Smart Blade Console. Here you can enter procedure. See the the user's manual for your purchased blade module on your system's CD-ROM for further details. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 48
(floppy, CD-ROM, removable disks and hard drives) or ISO images on a shared network drive to a blade server. Supported Browsers The following browsers have been tested for use with the Acer Smart Blade Console. It is recommended that you use the most current revision of the browser you choose. The - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 49
the CMM. Afterwards, you can change these values within the program (see "Device Settings" on page 57). Default Default IP Address Default Acer Address Default Subnet Mask Default username Default password Description 192.168.100.100 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 root superuser Home Page Figure 2-14 and - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 50
" on page 31 for details. Click on this icon to refresh theremote console preview screen. Use these icons to initiate the various functions in the Acer Smart Blade Console. See Main Menu Icons for details. Main Menu Icons The icons below in the following table cover the main functions of IPMI - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 51
for details. Log Out From any page, click on the LOG OUT icon at the top right of the screen to log out of the Acer Smart Blade Console. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 52
32 2 Chassis Enclosure Blade System The BLADE SYSTEM menu allows you to access and configure the various blades in your AB7000 system. Clicking the BLADE SYSTEM icon allows you to access the following screens through its sub-menus: • Blade • Power Supply • Gigabit Switch • InfiniBand Switch • CMM - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 53
33 Figure 2-15. Blade Status Screen 1 4 7 2 3 5 6 8 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Name Description Power On Click to apply power to (power up) a selected blade module. Power Off Click to remove power from a selected blade module. Reset Click this icon to reset a selected blade module. UID On - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 54
34 2 Chassis Enclosure Power Supply Click on POWER SUPPLY to reveal the POWER SUPPLY STATUS screen (Figure 2-16). The POWER SUPPLY option in the BLADE SYSTEM submenu allows you to check the status of all the power supplies in the system you are accessing. Power status (on or off), temperature, fan - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 55
35 Item 3 4 Name Description Power Supply Fan Speed Control If you change the FAN CONTROL option from AUTO CONTROL to MANUAL, you may alter the speed of the power supply fans by clicking one of the fan icons. Set to minimum speed by clicking the icon - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 56
Switch Links Click on a switch listed here to open another window that allows you to manage and configure that GbE switch. Note: Initially, you must manually enter the IP address for each GbE switch to gain access to it. Each IP address should be unique when there are multiple GbE switches - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 57
37 After gaining access to the GbE switch(es), you can use the reset button to reset their configurations to the default settings. The reset button will reset all GbE switch configurations, including IP address and so on. InfiniBand Switch Click on INFINIBAND SWITCH to reveal the INFINIBAND SWITCH - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 58
38 2 Chassis Enclosure Figure 2-19. CMM Status Screen 2 3 4 8 1 5 6 7 9 Item 1 2 3 4 Name Description CMM Operation Mode Use this control to specify either Enterprise Blade Mode or Office Blade Mode for your CMM Operation. Choose Enterprise Blade Mode for high performance operation or - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 59
NTP server that you want to synchronize with the CMM internal realtime clock. NOTE: Daylight savings time cannot be automatically adjusted. Please manually set up the UTC offset twice a year to compensate for daylight savings time. Secondary Time Server Enter the IP Address for the secondary - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 60
40 2 Chassis Enclosure Virtual Media The VIRTUAL MEDIA menu allows you to configure the various media and drive systems in your AB7000 system. Clicking the VIRTUAL MEDIA icon allows you to access the following screens through its sub-menus: • • CD-ROM • Drive Redirection • Options Floppy Disk The - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 61
remote host as "floppy". The floppy image uploaded should be in binary format with a maximum size of 1.44 MB. It will be loaded to the Acer CMM card and will be emulated to the host as a USB device. Virtual Drive Select a drive in the remote host as the destination drive to - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 62
42 2 Chassis Enclosure Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Name Description Active Image (Drive1) This box displays if any virtual device/image has been connected to the remote host. Active Image (Drive2) This box displays if any virtual device/image has been connected to the remote host. Image n Windows - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 63
43 Figure 2-22. Drive Redirections Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Name Description Active Image This box displays if any virtual device/image has (Drive1) been connected to the remote host. Active Image This box displays if any virtual device/image has (Drive2) been connected - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 64
44 2 Chassis Enclosure Options The OPTIONS selection in the VIRTUAL MEDIA submenu allows you to configure Virtual Media Options. The OPTIONS screen (Figure 2-23) and its controls (described in the following table) are shown below. Figure 2-23. Options Screen 1 2 3 Item 1 Name Virtual Media - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 65
45 System Health The SYSTEM HEALTH menu allows you to access and configure logs and alert settings in your AB7000 system. Clicking the SYSTEM HEALTH icon allows you to access the following screens through its sub-menus: • • Alert Settings System Event Log The SYSTEM EVENT LOG option in the SYSTEM - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 66
46 2 Chassis Enclosure Click on the three headings at the top of the list in the IPMI ALERT CONFIGURATION screen (Figure 2-25) to sort between the three categories. The three headings are: • Filter List - This list shows all filters. • Policy List - This list shows all policies. • LAN Destination - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 67
• Users & Groups • Permissions Change Password The CHANGE PASSWORDS screen (Figure 2-26) is where you can change the password used to access the Acer Smart Blade Console. Its controls are shown in the following table. Figure 2-26. Change Passwords Screen 1 2 3 Item 1 2 3 Name New Password Confirm - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 68
48 2 Chassis Enclosure Users & Groups The USERS & GROUPS screen (Figure 2-27) is where you specify and manage groups and users, which helps you manage the remote systems you are managing. Its controls are shown in the following table. Figure 2-27. Users and Groups Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 69
49 Item 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Name Description Email Address Type in the user's email address in this window (optional). Mobile Phone Type in the user's mobile phone number (optional). Group Membersh ip This field indicates the group that the user belongs to. To select a group, click on - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 70
50 2 Chassis Enclosure Item 16 17 Name Description Delete Click on this button to delete a user's or group information in the User/Group Management fields. Group Managem ent This window allows you to enter group information for better user management. Create and modify groups they same way - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 71
51 Item 1 2 3 4 5 Name Description Show Permissions for User/ Group Click on the pull-down arrow to activate the user/ group permissions selection menu. Update Click this icon to update the permissions information. Effective This field indicates the actual permissions a user or Permissions - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 72
button key is set, it will appear on the right upper corner of the remote monitor screen as shown in Figure 2-29. For further detailed instructions in creating button keys, please click on the CLICK HERE FOR HELP link. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 73
53 The controls found in the above sections are shown and described in detail in the following table. Figure 2-29. KVM Settings Screen 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 2 5 12 15 Item Name 1 User Selection 2 Update Description This field allows you to decide which group the user belongs to. Click - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 74
the user to select the data configured transmission settings from a pre-defined options list. The pre-configured settings will provide the best results because the compression and color depth settings will be adjusted for optimization based on the network speed indicated. 5 Network Once you - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 75
mouse mode. Enter the syntax of a button key in the box. For detailed instructions on creating button keys, please click on the "Click here for Help" link. Type in the name of a button key in the box. For detailed instructions on creating button keys, please click on the CLICK HERE FOR HELP link. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 76
the check box to allow your system to automatically set your mouse speed. Fixed Scaling You can also check the FIXED SCALING check box and manually set the mouse speed with the pull-down menu. Apply Click on this icon to enter your selections. Reset to defaults Click this icon to - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 77
57 Device Settings Use the DEVICE SETTINGS menu for configuring network, security and log settings for your AB7000 system. Clicking the DEVICE SETTINGS icon allows you to access the following screens through its sub-menus: • Network • Dynamic DNS • Security • Event Log Network Clicking the NETWORK - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 78
host name here. IP Address Enter the IP address for the remote host here. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the local network here. Acer IP Address Enter the local network router's IP address here to provide accessibility for users that are not connected to the local network. Primary DNS - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 79
59 Item 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Name Description Secondary DNS Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server in the box. It will be used when the Primary DNS Server cannot be contacted. Remote Console & HTTPS Port Enter the port numbers the remote host and the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 80
DNS. Dynamic DNS Server Link Click the www.dyndns.org: link to access the DynDNS web site. This is the server name where the DDNS Service is registered. DNS System If Dynamic DNS is enabled, you can select either CUSTOM or DYNAMIC from the pull-down menu. Select CUSTOM to use - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 81
61 Item 6 7 8 9 Name Description Password Enter the password for the remote host user. Check time (HH:MM) Enter the time the CMM first registers with the DNS server in the HH:MM format (such as: 07:25 or 19:30). Check Interval Enter the time interval for the IPMI to report to the Dynamic DNS - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 82
62 2 Chassis Enclosure Figure 2-33. Security Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Item 1 2 3 Name Description Force HTTPS for Web Access Check this box to enable Force HTTPS for Web Access. If enabled, you will need to use an HTTPS connection to access the web. KVM Encryption This - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 83
the IP ACCESS CONTROL. IP/Mask Enter the IP address or an IP address range for which the command(s) will be applied. Policy This item instructs the IPMI what to do with the matching packages. NOTE: The sequence or the order of the rules is important; rules are checked in ascending - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 84
log targets and assignments. Controls for this screen are shown and detailed in the following table. • Event Log Targets: This section allows you to manually set the event log targets and settings. • Event Log Assignments: This window allows you to specify the types and the destination for the event - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 85
65 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Name Description List oggingL Enabled Check this box to activate the event-logging list. To show the event log list, click on EVENT LOG under SYSTEM HEALTH. NOTE: The maximum number of log list entries is 1,000 events. Every entry that exceeds this limit will - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 86
the SNMP trap will be sent to. Community Enter the name of the community if the receiver requires a community string. Click here to view the Acer Blade System SNMP MIB Click this link to see the SNMP MIB. Event Log Check the check boxes in this section to include the Assignments - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 87
Information firmware. View he t Click on this link to view the XML file which contains Data File for product information that is needed for technical Support support. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 88
68 2 Chassis Enclosure Item 3 Name Connected Users Description List the name(s), the IP Address(es) and the status of the connect user(s). Event Log Clicking the EVENT LOG option in the MAINTENANCE submenu brings up the MAINTENANCE EVENT LOG LIST screen (Figure 2-36). This screen contains - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 89
69 Figure 2-37. Update Firmware Screen 1 2 3 Item 1 2 3 Name Firmware File Browse Button Upload Description Enter the name of the firmware you want to update or click BROWSE to select the file. Click the BROWSE button to select the firmware file. Click on the UPLOAD icon to upload the firmware - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 90
70 2 Chassis Enclosure Figure 2-38. Unit Reset Screen 1 2 3 4 Item 1 2 3 4 Name Description Reset Keyboard/ Click the RESET icon to reset the Keyboard/ Mosue (USB) Mouse. Reset USB Click the RESET icon to reset the USB module. Reset Video Engine Click the RESET icon to reset the Video - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 91
71 Remote Console This chapter covers the use of the Remote Console in the Acer Smart Blade Console. Activating the remote console may be done in two ways: • Home Page: On the HOME page, click on the CONSOLE icon in - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 92
72 2 Chassis Enclosure Figure 2-39. Remote Console Interface Screen 1 2 Item 1 2 Name Drive Screen Button Adjust Screen Button Description Click on this button to open and display the DRIVE REDIRECTION screen and its controls. See "Drive Redirection Screen" below for details. Click on this - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 93
Description 1 Connect Click this button to bring up a window with secondary Drive controls for Local Drive list, Refresh, Sending Commands and Write Support (see below for details on these controls). Once you have clicked CONNECT, users logged into remote servers will have access to the local - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 94
, erase and destroy data stored in the drive selected and therefore should only be used on drives with noncritical data. When WRITE SUPPORT is checked, a warning message will display. Read the warning message carefully before enabling this function. Sending Commands This functions allows the user - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 95
75 The following items are included in the OPTIONS Menu and described in more detail in the sections below: • Monitor Only • Exclusive Access • Readability Filter • Scaling • Local Cursor • Chat Window • Video Settings • Soft Keyboard • Local Keyboard • Hotkeys • Encoding Monitor Only Click MONITOR - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 96
76 2 Chassis Enclosure Scaling This item allows the user to scale the remote console screen to the desired size. Click on this button to access its submenu and select the desired setting from the options listed in the submenu: 25%, 50%, 100% and SCALE TO FIT. Local Cursor This item allows the user - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 97
77 Item 1 2 3 4 Name Title Bar Chat Window Frame User's Identity Label Chat Line Description This shows the IP address of the remote host you are connected to. This frame displays chat messages, including your own messages that have been sent to other users. This is a read-only test display area. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 98
45). Figure 2-44. Keys in English Soft Keyboard Figure 2-45. Soft Keyboard Language Selection Local Keyboard This item allows the user to manually change the local keyboard setting for interaction with a remote host. Use this function to change the language mapping of your browser machine running - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 99
79 After you've clicked the HOTKEY button, the submenu displays as shown in Figure 2-46. Figure 2-46. Hotkeys Encoding This item allows the user to set the video bandwidth and video quality parameters. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 100
Chassis Enclosure Power Supply Modules The AB7000 enclosure supports up to four 2500W power supply modules. An a power cord with a C19 connector (see "Power Cord" below for details). Acer's high-efficiency blade system power supplies deliver continuous redundant power at 94%+ peak efficiency. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 101
81 Feature Input AC Range Operating Conditions Fan Type Description 200-240VAC Temp: -5 to 50 C Humidity: 5 to 95% RH 4x 90mm fans - PFB0912DE-9E69 (8000 RPM) - QFR0912UHE-9E70 (8800 RPM) Power Supply Failure If a power supply or a fan in a power supply fails, the system management software will - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 102
82 2 Chassis Enclosure Removing a Power Supply First, make sure the power supply has been shut down. You can remove power from a power unit via your system management software. 1 Remove the power cord from the power supply unit. 2 Release the locking clip to unlock the power supply module (see - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 103
83 Power Supply Fans Each power supply unit has four rear fans. These fans are not hotswappable. If one fails, the power supply will continue to operate but you should replace the power supply unit at the earliest opportunity. If two or more fans fail, the power supply unit will shut down and the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 104
84 2 Chassis Enclosure Power Components Power components for the AB7000 system's power supplies are shown below in Figure 2-49 and described in the following table. Figure 2-49. Power Components 22 11 33 Item 1 2 3 Name Description PDU Power Distribution Unit (NEMA L6 Plug) Power Cord - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 105
85 power cord connects to a C20 type socket (IEC-60320-C20) for AC power on the power supply module. See Figure 2-49 for an example of a power cord. The plastic locking clip that partially covers the socket was designed to prevent the power supply module from being removed with the power cord still - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 106
86 2 Chassis Enclosure This will secure the power cord to the power supply and keep it from dislodging during operation. Figure 2-51. Power Cord Tie and Clamp Assembly - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 107
expand to double wide, remove the two screws that secure the center support to the inner enclosure then take out the center support. See Figure 2-53, Step 1 for details. 4. Remove the two the bottom bays use a guide pin and are not interchangeable with the upper bay spacers (see Figure 2-52 for details - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 108
88 2 Chassis Enclosure Modules in the upper left hand bays will have their release handles on the bottom, while all modules in the lower bays will have their release handles on the top. Placing modules in an "upside-down" orientation in the upper-left corner (only) does not affect their operation. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 109
89 Figure 2-53. Modifying for a Double-Wide Module Bay (Steps 1 & 2) Step 1 Center Support Screws (2) Center Support Step 2 Horizontal Spacer Screws (4) Horizontal Space - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 110
90 2 Chassis Enclosure Figure 2-54. Modifying for a Double-Wide Module Bay (Step 3 & 4) Step 3 Horizontal Spacer Screws (4) Horizontal Spacers (1) Step 4 Double-Wide Module - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 111
3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 112
in the same enclosure. A blade unit may be powered up in two ways: • Press the power button on the blade unit. • Use Acer Smart Blade Manager or the Acer Smart Blade Console to apply power using either a CMM module, or by the use of the onboard BMC chip in the blade module - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 113
93 Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure 1. Power down the blade unit (see "Powering Down a Blade Unit" above). 2. Squeeze both handles to depress the red sections then pull out both handles completely and use them to pull the blade unit from the enclosure. Note: Blade Modules can be Hot-Plugged - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 114
94 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Note: Blade Modules can be Hot-Plugged into the enclosure. Warning! Use extreme caution when inserting a blade module into the enclosure. If the blade's power connector becomes damaged, it can damage pins on other blade bays that it is inserted into. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 115
installed to the mainboard of each blade unit. See "AB460 F1" on page 147 or "AB2x280 F1" on page 203 for general information on the features of the blade units. Warning! These procedures should only be performed by a trained service technician. Allow the processor heatsink to cool before removing - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 116
from the socket, then lift the silver cover plate and remove the processor. Warning! This action should only be performed by a trained service technician. Installing a Processor 1. If present, remove the protective black PnP cap from the processor socket. 2. Raise the lever of the processor socket - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 117
97 Figure 3-57. Instaling a CPU Gold dot CPU key CPU pin Socket key Notched corner 6. Lower the socket lever until it locks. 7. To install the heatsink, apply thermal grease to the top of the processor. (If reinstalling a heatsink, first clean off the old thermal grease with a clean, lint-free cloth - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 118
98 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Installing DIMM Memory Modules 1. Power down the blade module (see "Powering Down a Blade Unit" on page 92). 2. Remove the blade from the enclosure and the cover from the blade (see "Removing/Replacing the Blade Cover" on page 93). 3. Insert each DIMM - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 119
99 Warning! To maintain proper airflow, all hard drive bays must have drive carriers or dummies inserted during operation. To remove a hard drive carrier, do the following: Removing a Hard Drive Carrier 1. Locate the colored "Open" button at the bottom of the drive carrier and press it with your - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 120
Confirm that you have the correct card and three (3) screws. 2 Following the instructions, remove the blade module and open the cover to access the mainboard. 3 In to the two connectors. 4 Using a Phillips screw driver, secure and tighten each screw one at a time. Do not overtighten the screws. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 121
101 Figure 3-60. Card Installation - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 122
102 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Installing the Operating System An operating system (OS) must be installed on each blade module. Blades with Microsoft Windows OS and blades with Linux OS can both occupy and operate within the same blade enclosure. There are several methods of - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 123
the PXE server to begin the boot/install. Installing via Virtual Media You can install the OS via Media Redirection through either the Acer Smart Blade Manager or the Acer Smart Blade Console. With this method, the OS is installed from an ISO image that resides on another system/blade. Refer to - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 124
for password configuration security to protect sensitive data transferring via Serial over LAN • Supports the following Management tools: Acer Smart Blade Manager, CLI (Command Line Interface) • RMCP+ protocol supported Configuring BMC the IPMI Settings With the BMC Controller chip built into the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 125
Configuring the IP/MAC Addresses Note: The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is on by default. To change the manufacturer default setting, please use the Acer Smart Blade Manager or the BIOS firmware. Using the BIOS Settings to set the IP/MAC Addresses 1 Go to the BIOS by pressing the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 126
in the "Password" box and click "Login." 3 The Home Page displays as follows. Note 1: To use the Acer Smart Blade Manager to access the BMC/IPMI settings, please refer to the"Acer Smart Blade Manager" on page 554. Note 2: The manufacturer default username and password are root and superuser. Once - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 127
107 1 2 Figure 3-62. IPMI Main Page 3 The IPMI Main page contains a submenu bar (Top), the Options window (Left), and the main display area (Right) 1 Submenu Bar (Callout #1) The submenu bar on the top lists the following submenus: Item System Information Server Health Configuration Remote - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 128
108 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Item Description Language This submenu allows the user to select a language setting. (Currently, only English is available.) ? Help Click this item to find an answer when you have a question. 2 Options window (Callout #2) The Options window on the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 129
109 1 2 3 Figure 3-63. Server Health The Server Health submenu (#1) contains: Sensor Readings, Sensor Readings with Thresholds, and Event Log. When clicking an item in the Options window on the left (#2), or on the Main Display area (#3), a pop-up menu will appear to display the category of sensor - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 130
110 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-64. Sensor Type Category 4 5 6 The Categories of Sensor Types (#4) The Sensor Type Category includes the following: • All Sensors: This item displays the readings for all sensors • Temperature Sensors: This item displays the system - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 131
111 Sensor Readings Display-All Sensors Figure 3-65. All Sensors 1 When you select All Sensors (#1) from the Sensor Type Category popup submenu, the sensor readings for the following items will be displayed as shown below: • CPU Temperature: This item displays the status of the CPU temperature. • - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 132
112 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Event Log This feature allows the user to configure Event Log settings. When you select Event Log (1) in Options Window and click on the item Event Log Category (2), the following event log categories displays in a pull-down submenu (3) as shown in the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 133
113 Figure 3-67. Event Log Status 1 3 2 7 4 5 6 8 4 Sensor Name: This item indicates the name of the sensor (device) to which the event occurred. 5 Sensor Type: This item indicates the type of the event. 6 Description: This item provides a brief description of the event. 7 Event Log: This - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 134
114 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Configuration This feature allows the user to configure various network settings. When you click on the Configuration icon (#1) on the submenu bar, the following screen will display: Figure 3-68. Configuration 1 2 3 The Configuration submenu includes - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 135
115 Note: To set up an email alert, please enter the IP address of your mail server in the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.) Configuration - Alerts This feature allows the user to configure time and date settings for the host server and client computer. When you click on the Time and Date icon - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 136
116 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Modifying Alerts When you select an item (2) and click on Modify (5), the Modify Alert submenu displays as shown below. Figure 3-70. Modifying Alerts To modify an alert, enter the information needed for the following items: • Alert Type: This item - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 137
117 Note: To set up an email alert, please enter the IP address of your mail server in the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.) Configuration - Time and Date Settings This feature allows the user to configure time and date settings for the host server and client computer. When you click on the Time - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 138
118 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation 7 Save: Click on this icon to save any changes done to the Time and Date settings Configuration - Light-Weight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Settings This feature allows the user to configure Light-Weight Directory Access Protocol (LDPA) settings. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 139
119 Configuration - Active Directory Settings This feature allows the user to configure Active Directory settings. When you click on the Active Directory icon in the Options window (1), the following screen will display. Figure 3-73. Configuration - Active Directory Settings 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 1 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 140
120 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Configuration - Active Directory - Advanced Settings This feature allows the user to configure Active Directory-Advanced settings. When you click on the Active Directory icon in the Options window (1) and checked the Enable box indicated on the previous - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 141
to Relative: Check the radio button to use the Relative mode for the Linux/Unix OS. Note: IPMI is an OS-independent platform, and KVM support is an added feature for IPMI. For your mouse to function properly, please configure the Mouse Mode settings (above) according to your OS type. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 142
above is checked, please enter your IP address in the box. 4 Subnet Mask: Enter the address for the subnet mask of your network. 5 Default Acer: Enter the IP address for the default gateway of your network. 6 Primary DNS Server: Enter the IP address of your primary domain name server. 7 Secondary - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 143
will always be seen in the system BIOS even when it is not active. • Auto Attach (Default): Select this mode to automatically enable virtual media support and make it available for remote access. Virtual devices will only be shown in the operating systems and BIOS when a device or an ISO image - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 144
124 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation access. Floppy Emulation (Callout #3): Click the pull-down menu to see the following: • Off (Default): Select this item to disable fl oppy emulation when you wish to connect the USB Flash drive via virtual media redirection. • On: Select this item to - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 145
125 2 Mail Server IP: Enter the SMTP Mail Server IP address for your network in the box. 3 Save: Click on this icon to save any changes to the SMTP setting. Configuration - SSL Upload Settings This feature allows the user to configure upload settings for encrypted data totransmit across the internet - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 146
126 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Configuration - Users Settings This feature allows you to change users settings. When you click on the Users icon in the Options window (1), the following screen will display. Figure 3-80. User Settings 2 3 1 6 7 8 5 4 1 Users: Select this item - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 147
icon to configure Remote Control settings. 2 (Launch) Remote Console: Click this button to launch Remote Console. 3 (Launch) SOL: Click this button to enable Serial_Over_LAN support. 4 (Server) Power Control: Click this button to display server power state and to configure server power settings. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 148
128 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation 5 Refresh: Click this button to refresh the page. 6 LogOut: Click this button to log out from the remote console. Remote Console This feature allows you to perform various activities on the server. When you click on the Remote Console icon in the Options - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 149
129 Figure 3-83. Java Started Remote Console - Video This feature allows you to configure video settings for your remote console. When you click on the Video icon in the Menu bar (1), the video settings of the remote console displays as shown below. Figure 3-84. Video 1 2 1 Video: Click this item to - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 150
130 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation 2 Video Options: The pull-down submenu contains the options listed below. • Pause: Click this item to freeze the screen. • Resume: Click this item to re-activate a frozen screen. • Refresh: Click this item to refresh the system. • Capture Current Screen: - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 151
131 window key press. • Callout# 3. Press and Release: Click on this option to press and release the left window key. • Right Window Key: Click on this item to display the Right Window Key submenu as follows: • Callout# 3. Hold down: Check this item to emulate right window key press. • Callout# 3. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 152
3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation • F1 • Pause • Keyboard pass-through: Click this item (1) to use your local keyboard for the remote console. Figure 3-87. Keyboard Pass-through. 1 Note: This feature-"Keyboard Pass-through" provides full keyboard support. It will send all keys, including - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 153
133 1 Soft Keyboard: Select the item Soft Keyboard (1) to use soft keyboard for the remote console as shown below. Figure 3-88. Soft Keyboard 1 3 2 2 Language: From the pull down menu, select the following language settings: English (United States), English (United Kingdom), Japanese, and Germany. 3 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 154
134 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-89. Mouse 1 2 The pull-down submenu contains the option listed below. Synchronize Mouse Cursor Alt+M (2): Click this item (or press and keys simultaneously) to synchronize your local mouse cursor and the mouse cursor of your remote - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 155
135 Figure 3-90. Media 1 2 Virtual Media Wizard (2): Click on this item on the pull-down submenu to launch the Virtual Media Wizard, which allows you to configure Virtual Media settings as shown below. Figure 3-91. Virtual Media Settings Virtual Media - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 156
136 1 3 5 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-92. Virtual Media 2 4 1 Floppy/USB Key Media: This item allows the user to configure the Floppy/ USB Key Media settings. You can choose from the following items: • Floppy Image • A (Disk Drive A of the remote console) • Browse: Click - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 157
will display. Figure 3-93. Launch SOL 1 2 1 Launch SOL: Click on this item in the left Options window to activate SOL(Serial Over LAN) support, which provides serial port connections over LAN and allows the user to access a host server via Console Redirection. It also allows a system administrator - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 158
138 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-94. SOL ConfirmationWindow 1 2 3 1 Security Warning: Once you've launched SOL, a security warning will appear, indicating that the application's digital signature cannot be verified 2 Always trust content from this publisher: Click on this item - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 159
139 Figure 3-95. Baud Rate 4 4 Click on the dropdown menu to pull down the Baud Rate submenu, which will allow you to select the Baud Rate for serial line transfer (see the following figure). - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 160
140 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-96. Setting the Baud Rate 6 5 5 Baud Rate (bps): You can select a Baud rate from the list as your SOL transfer rate. The options are: 9600 bps (bit-per-second), 19200 bps, 38400 bps, 57600 bps, 115200 bps, and default. Make sure that the Baud - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 161
141 Figure 3-97. Stop the SOL Session 7 7 You can also press to abort the SOL session. Server Power Control This feature allows you to configure power management settings for your remote console. When you click on the Remote Control icon in the Menu bar (1) to activate the Remote Control - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 162
142 2 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-98. Power Control 1 3 4 Click Server Power Control in the left Options Window (2) to display the Power Control submenu as shown above. (3): Power Control and Status: This submenu indicates the status and the current power control settings of - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 163
143 Maintenance Use this feature to manage and configure IPMI devices.When you click on the Maintenance icon (1) in the Menu bar, the Maintenance Main page will display. Figure 3-99. Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 Options: Click on the Options window on the left (2) to use Maintenance settings. The - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 164
144 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-100. Firmware Enter Update Mode: Click on this item to enter the update mode. Warning! Once you've entered the firmware update mode, the device will be reset even if you cancel the process of firmware updating. Notes: 1. When updating firmware, - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 165
145 Miscellaneous This feature allows the user to perform network activities.Click on the Miscellaneous icon (1) in the Menu bar to display the Miscellaneous page. Figure 3-101. Miscellaneous 1 2 Options: Click on the Options window on the left (2) to use Miscellaneous settings. The options include - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 166
146 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Language This feature allows you to configure Language Settings for your IPMI connections. Click on the Language icon (1) in the Menu bar to display the Language page as shown below. Figure 3-102. Language 1 2 Available Languages (2): The Available - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 167
experienced technicians only. See Figure 3-103 for a front view of the blade unit and the following table for its features. Figure 3-103. AB460 F1 Blade Control Panel 33 44 55 66 1 77 1 2 2 Item Function 1 Power Button 2 KVM Button State N/A N/A Description Turns blade module on and - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 168
148 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Item Function State 3 Power LED Green Orange 4 KVM/ID Blue LED Flashing Blue 5 Network/ Flashing IB LED Green Flashing Orange 6 System Red Fault LED 7 KVM N/A Connector Description Indicates power status "On" Indicates power status - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 169
, disconnect the cable then reconnect it to the new blade. See the Acer Smart Blade Console on page 28 for further details on using the KVM Steady On This LED illuminates red when a fatal error occurs. This may be the result of a memory error, a VGA error or any other fatal error that prevents the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 170
150 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Blade Unit Components Figure 3-104. Exploded View of AB460 F1 Blade Module 7 5 6 4 6 4 1 4 4 3 2 2 2 Main components of the AB460 F1 blade module are shown in Figure 3-104 and described in the following table. Item 1 2 3 Description Blade - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 171
151 Item 4 5 6 7 Description DIMMs (system memory) Airflow Deflector CPU Heatsinks Top Cover - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 172
152 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Mainboard Figure 3-105. AB460 F1 Mainboard 5 4 5 8 12 6 1 2 10 7 2 1 11 3 3 3 9 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 173
153 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description LGA 1366 CPU Sockets DIMM Slots 6 SAS2/SATA Hard Drive Bays InfiniBand Connectors (for InfiniBand cards) Gbx Connectors (for power and logic to backplane) ICH10 Intel 5500 chip Onboard Battery Front IO Module BIOS Chip LSI 2008 SAS2 Controller JPT1 ( - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 174
same manufacturer due to compatibility issues. Populating Memory Slots The mainboard of a AB460 F1 blade module has twelve memory slots, depending upon the blade model. Both interleaved and noninterleaved memory are supported, so you may populate any number of DIMM slots. Populating three slots at - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 175
155 Figure 3-106. 12-Slot DIMM Numbering Edge of Board DIMM3A DIMM3B DIMM2A DIMM2B DIMM1A DIMM1B Edge of Board Toward CPU DIMM1B DIMM1A DIMM2B DIMM2A DIMM3B DIMM3A Toward CPU - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 176
156 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Independent Mode: Single Processor Configuration Total Capacity DIMM 1B DIMM 1A DIMM 2B DIMM 2A DIMM 3B DIMM 3A 1GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 3GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 4GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 6GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 4GB 2GB 2GB 6GB - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 177
157 Independent Mode: Dual processor configuration. Total Capa city CPU1 CPU2 DIMM 1B 1A 2B 2A 3B 3A 1B 1A 2B 2A 3B 3A 2GB 1GB 1GB 3GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 4GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 6GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 8GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 9GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 178
158 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Total Capa city CPU1 CPU2 DIMM 1B 1A 2B 2A 3B 3A 1B 1A 2B 2A 3B 3A 16GB 8GB 8GB 24GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 32GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 48GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 64GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 72GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 179
159 Mirroring or Lockstep Mode: Single processor configuration Please follow the table as shown below. The same rules are applied to the CPU2 memory channel. For mirroring mode, there is a primary and a copy of the primary image. By this definition, the effective size of memory is reduced by at - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 180
160 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Mirroring or Lockstep Mode: Dual processor configuration Total Capaci ty CPU1 CPU2 DIMM 1B 1A 2B 2A 3B 3A 1B 1A 2B 2A 3B 3A 2GB 1GB 1GB 4GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 6GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 8GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 4GB 2GB 2GB - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 181
161 Sparing Mode: Single processor configuration For sparing mode, there is one or two memory modules as spared. By this definition, the effective size of memory is reduced by the capacity of one (when three memory modules installed) or two (when six memory modules installed) memory modules - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 182
162 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Total Capaci ty CPU1 CPU2 DIMM 1B 1A 2B 2A 3B 3A 1B 1A 2B 2A 3B 3A 12GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 6GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 12GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 18GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 24GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 183
163 Note: Though multiple DIMM memory module types and speeds may be supported, you need to use DIMM memory modules of the same speed and type. Hard Disk Drives The AB460 F1 blade unit accommodates up to six 2.5" SAS2/SATA hard disk drives, which are mounted in drive "carriers". The drives are - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 184
164 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Status HDD Failure HDD Rebuild HDD Locate (Blue) Red OFF ON Blink OFF OFF ON - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 185
System BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the BIOS for AB460 F1 blade modules. The AB460 F1 blade modules use a AMI™ ROM BIOS that is stored in a flash chip. This BIOS can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. BIOS BIOS - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 186
to update the BIOS used in the blade modules on occasion. However, it is recommended that you not update BIOS if you are not experiencing problems with a blade module. There are several methods you may use to upgrade (flash) your BIOS. After downloading the appropriate BIOS file (in a zip file - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 187
167 Flashing a BIOS using a Floppy Image File This method must be performed remotely. 1. Copy the image file from the zip file to your desktop. 2. Use the web browser or IPMIView to access your CMM remotely using its IP Address. 3. Go to the VIRTUAL MEDIA menu and select FLOPPY IMAGE UPLOAD. 4. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 188
168 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two ways: 1. By pressing immediately after turning the system on, or 2. When the message Press the key to enter Setup appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 189
169 Figure 3-109. Main Setup Menu Screen System Overview System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 190
170 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Speed: This item displays the speed of the CPU detected by the BIOS. Physical Count: This item displays the number of processors installed in your system as detected by the BIOS. Logical Count: This item displays the number of CPU cores installed in your - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 191
: Sets the display mode for Option ROM. Bootup Num-Lock: Selects the Power-on state for Numlock key. Wait For 'F1' If Error: Forces the system to wait until the key is pressed if an error occurs. Interrupt 19 Capture: Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 192
172 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Power configuration Power Button Function: If set to Instant_Off, the system will power off immediately when you press the power button. If set to 4_Second_Override, the system will power off when you press the power button for four seconds or longer. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 193
voltage during a Halt State. Important: The following feature is only available if supported by the processor and/or operating system. Hardware Prefetcher: If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache in the forward or - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 194
an attack. Important: The following feature is only available if supported by the processor and/or operating system. Simultaneous Multi-Threading : Set to Enabled to use simultaneous multi-threading technology, which will result in increased CPU performance. Active Processor Cores: Set to Enabled to - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 195
175 C6 State: This feature allows the user to decide how the onboard 5500 Series processor will act at C6 State. C-State package limit setting: If set to Auto, the BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package register. C1 Auto Demotion: When Enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 196
176 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation CPU Bridge configuration Figure 3-114. CPU Bridge Configuration QPI Links Speed: This feature selects QPI data transfer speed. Important: The following feature is only available when QPI Links Speed is set to Full Speed. QPI Frequency: This selects the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 197
177 Demand Scrubbing: A memory error-correction scheme where the processor writes corrected data back into the memory block from where it was read by the processor. Patrol Scrubbing: A memory error-correction scheme that works in the background looking for and correcting resident errors. Throttling - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 198
. This feature reduces or increases the frequency the system prefetches data. Intel VT-d: Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fullyprotected I/O resource - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 199
the coalesce feature. Please refer to your add-on card user guide for the desired setting. SouthBridge configuration This feature allows you to ports to enable. Legacy USB Support: Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices. If set to Auto, legacy USB support will be automatically enabled if a - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 200
2.0 Controller mode. BIOS EHCI Hand-Off: Enable or disable BIOS Enhanced Host Controller Interface support to provide a workaround solution for an operating system that does not have EHCI Hand-Off support. When enabled, the EHCI Interface will be changed from BIOS-controlled to OS-controlled. IDE - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 201
system must be equipped with a 48-bit LBA mode addressing. If not, contact your manufacturer or install an ATA/133 IDE controller card that supports 48-bit LBA mode. • Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) - Block Mode boosts the IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 202
of 32 bits. Enabled Enable 32-bit data transfer. • DMA oMde Select Description Auto Automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. SWDMA0 Use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 2.1 MBs. SWDMA2 Use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 203
183 disk drive support. • 32Bit Data Transfer - Select Enable to enable the function of 32 Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an oerating system that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow the BIOS to configure all devices in the system. PCI Latency Timer - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 204
184 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Super IO Device configuration Figure 3-119. Super IO Device configuration Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address: This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2. Select Disabled - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 205
: The options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0. Please refer to ACPI's website for further explanation: http:// www.acpi.info/. ACPI APIC Support: Select Enabled to include the ACPI APIC Table Pointer in the RSDT pointer list. Note: Only available when ACPI is enabled on an ACPIaware operating - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 206
Only available when ACPI is enabled on an ACPIaware operating system. NUMA Support: Uses Non-Uniform Memory Access to improve CPU performance. High Performance on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 207
187 Supervisor Password: This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor password has been entered for the system. User Password: This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 208
188 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Server Management Settings Use this feature to configure Server Management settings. Figure 3-122. Use this feature to configure Server Management settings. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 209
Static (Static Allocation) to allow the host server to allocate an IP address based on a table containing MAC Address/IP Address pairs that are manually entered (such as by a network administrator). Only clients with a MAC address listed in the MAC/ IP Address Table will be assigned an IP address - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 210
in dotted quad form (e.g., 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Acer Address: The BIOS will automatically display the Acer address of this machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). The value of - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 211
191 Remote Access Configuration Figure 3-124. Remote Access Configuration Remote Access: This allows you to enable Remote Access support. If Remote Access is set to Enabled, the following items will be displayed: Serial Port Number: This feature allows the user to decide which serial - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 212
and Installation Terminal Type: Allows you to select the target terminal type for Console Redirection. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support: Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Sredir Memory Display Delay: Defines the length of time in seconds to display memory - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 213
193 Boot Figure 3-126. Boot Setup This menu allows you to configure boot settings for the system. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 214
194 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Boot Device Priority This feature allows you to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. Figure 3-127. Boot Device Priority • 1st Boot Device • 2nd Boot Device • 3rd Boot Device • 4th Boot Device - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 215
195 Hard Disk Drives Figure 3-128. Hard Disk Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Disabled and a list of all hard disk drives that have been detected. • 1st Drive - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 216
196 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Removable Drives Figure 3-129. Removable Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available removable drives. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 217
197 CD/DVD Drive Figure 3-130. CD/DVD Drive This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available removable drives. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 218
198 Network Drives 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-131. Network Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from available network drives. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 219
199 Exit Options Figure 3-132. Exit Setup Menu Save Changes and Exit: When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 220
200 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Load Fail-Safe Defaults: To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press . The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 221
201 AB460 F1 Onboard SAS RAID Configuration This section briefly shows how to create RAID with onboard SAS RAID. Entering onboard SAS Configuration Utility To start the SAS - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 222
202 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation 9 The below warning message displayed. Please press + key or Space key to add the HDD to the RAID volume. WARNING! Data was found on the selected disk, this data will be lost when the volume is created! 10 Press C to commit the changes. 11 Select Save - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 223
and External Structure This chapter describes the AB2x280 F1 blade unit. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Control Panel Each blade has a similar control panel (Figure 3-103) with power on/ - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 224
204 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Item Function State Description 2 KVM N/A Button Initiates KVM function 3 Power LED Green Indicates power status "On" Orange Indicates power status "Off" (with power cables plugged in) 4 KVM/ID Blue Indicates KVM being utilized on blade - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 225
(Red) Steady On This LED illuminates red when a fatal error occurs. This may be the result of a memory error, a VGA error or any other fatal error that prevents the operating system the new blade. See the Acer Smart Blade Console on page 28 for further details on using the KVM function remotely. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 226
206 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Blade Unit Components Figure 3-134. Exploded View of AB2x280 F1 Blade Module 5 4 4 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 1 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 227
207 The main components of the AB2x280 F1 Blade Module are described in the following table. Item 1 2 3 4 5 Description Blade Unit/Module SATA Hard Drives (2 per blade node, 4 total) DIMMs (system memory, 8 per node) CPU Heatsinks (4) Top Cover - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 228
208 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Mainboard Figure 3-135. AB2x280 F1 Mainboard 4 4 10 5 8 11 7 10 5 8 11 7 6 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 9 3 3 9 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 229
209 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description CPU Sockets DIMM Slots Space for 2.5" SATA Hard Drive Gbx Connector (for power and logic to backplane) BIOS Chip Onboard Battery Intel 5500 Chip ICH10R Chip Front IO Module Matrox G200eW Graphics chip JPT1 (CMOS clear) Jumpers The jumpers present on - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 230
node) CPU Heatsinks (4) Top Cover Memory Support Each node of a AB2x280 F1 blade module supports up to 128GB/32GB of ECC Registered/ supported, so you may populate any number of DIMM slots. Populating slots at the same time with memory modules of the same size and of the same type will result - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 231
211 Figure 3-136. AB2x280 F1 DIMM Numbering DIMM3A DIMM2A DIMM1A DIMM1B For CPU2 CPU2 Toward CPU DIMM1B DIMM1A DIMM2A DIMM slot should be left unpopulated. Note: Though multiple DIMM memory module types and speeds may be supported, you need to use DIMM memory modules of the same speed and type. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 232
Memory Population The node has eight DIMM slots. Each CPU controls four DIMM slots. The DIMM slots support three channel DDR3-1333 registered/ unbuffered ECC memory modules. The farthest socket to CPU is socket A (in blue color), while the nearest one is socket B ( - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 233
213 Independent mode: Single Processor Configuration. Total Capacity 1GB 2GB 3GB 4GB 2GB 4GB 6GB 8GB 4GB 8GB 12GB 16GB 8GB 16GB 24GB 32GB 16GB 32GB 48GB 64GB DIMM 1B 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB DIMM 1A 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB DIMM 2A 1GB 1GB - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 234
214 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Independent Mode: Dual Processor Configuration Total Capacity DIMM 1B 2GB 3GB 4GB 6GB 8GB 1GB 4GB 6GB 8GB 12GB 16GB 2GB 8GB 12GB 16GB 24GB 32GB 4GB 16GB 24GB 32GB 48GB 64GB 8GB CPU 1 CPU2 1A 2A 3A 1B 1A 2A 3A 1GB 1GB - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 235
215 Total Capacity DIMM 1B 32GB 48GB 64GB 96GB 128GB 16GB CPU 1 CPU2 1A 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 2A 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 3A 16GB 16GB 16GB 1B 16GB 1A 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 2A 16GB 16GB 16GB 3A 16GB 16GB Mirroring or Lockstep mode: Single Processor Configuration Please follow the table - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 236
216 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Mirroring or Lockstep mode: Dual Processor Configuration Total Capacity DIMM 1B 2GB 4GB 4GB 8GB 8GB 16GB 16GB 32GB 32GB 64GB CPU1 1A 2A 3A 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 16GB 16GB 16GB - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 237
217 Total Capacity DIMM 1B DIMM 1A DIMM 2A DIMM 3A 48GB 16GB 16GB 16GB Sparing Mode: Dual Processor Configuration Total Capaci ty DIMM 1B 3GB 6GB 6GB 12GB 12GB 24GB 24GB 48GB 48GB 96GB CPU1 1A 2A 3A 1B 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 4GB 4GB - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 238
in. The six drives can be used to set up a RAID array (SATA RAID 0 or 1 only) or JBOD. AB2x280 F1 HDD Numbering Sequence Figure 3-137. AB2x280 F1 HDD Numbering Sequence 1 1 0 0 Warning! To maintain proper airflow hard drive bays must have drive carriers or dummies inserted during operation - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 239
219 AB2x280 F1 System BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the BIOS for AB2x280 F1blade modules. The AB2x280 F1blade modules use a AMI™ ROM BIOS that is stored in a flash - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 240
to update the BIOS used in the blade modules on occasion. However, it is recommended that you not update BIOS if you are not experiencing problems with a blade module. There are several methods you may use to upgrade (flash) your BIOS. After downloading the appropriate BIOS file (in a zip file - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 241
221 Flashing a BIOS using a Floppy Image File This method must be performed remotely. 1. Copy the image file from the zip file to your desktop. 2. Use the web browser or IPMIView to access your CMM remotely using its IP Address. 3. Go to the VIRTUAL MEDIA menu and select FLOPPY IMAGE UPLOAD. 4. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 242
222 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two ways: 1. By pressing immediately after turning the system on, or 2. When the message Press the key to enter Setup appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 243
223 Figure 3-139. Main Setup Menu Screen System Overview System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 244
224 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Speed: This item displays the speed of the CPU detected by the BIOS. Physical Count: This item displays the number of processors installed in your system as detected by the BIOS. Logical Count: This item displays the number of CPU cores installed in your - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 245
: Sets the display mode for Option ROM. Bootup Num-Lock: Selects the Power-on state for Numlock key. Wait For 'F1' If Error: Forces the system to wait until the key is pressed if an error occurs. Interrupt 19 Capture: Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 246
226 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Power configuration Power Button Function: If set to Instant_Off, the system will power off immediately when you press the power button. If set to 4_Second_Override, the system will power off when you press the power button for four seconds or longer. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 247
voltage during a Halt State. Important: The following feature is only available if supported by the processor and/or operating system. Hardware Prefetcher: If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache in the forward or - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 248
an attack. Important: The following feature is only available if supported by the processor and/or operating system. Simultaneous Multi-Threading : Set to Enabled to use simultaneous multi-threading technology, which will result in increased CPU performance. Active Processor Cores: Set to Enabled to - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 249
229 C6 State: This feature allows the user to decide how the onboard 5500 Series processor will act at C6 State. C-State package limit setting: If set to Auto, the BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package register. C1 Auto Demotion: When Enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 250
230 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation CPU Bridge configuration Figure 3-144. CPU Bridge Configuration QPI Links Speed: This feature selects QPI data transfer speed. Important: The following feature is only available when QPI Links Speed is set to Full Speed. QPI Frequency: This selects the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 251
231 Demand Scrubbing: A memory error-correction scheme where the processor writes corrected data back into the memory block from where it was read by the processor. Patrol Scrubbing: A memory error-correction scheme that works in the background looking for and correcting resident errors. Throttling - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 252
. This feature reduces or increases the frequency the system prefetches data. Intel VT-d: Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fullyprotected I/O resource - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 253
the coalesce feature. Please refer to your add-on card user guide for the desired setting. SouthBridge configuration This feature allows you to ports to enable. Legacy USB Support: Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices. If set to Auto, legacy USB support will be automatically enabled if a - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 254
2.0 Controller mode. BIOS EHCI Hand-Off: Enable or disable BIOS Enhanced Host Controller Interface support to provide a workaround solution for an operating system that does not have EHCI Hand-Off support. When enabled, the EHCI Interface will be changed from BIOS-controlled to OS-controlled. IDE - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 255
system must be equipped with a 48-bit LBA mode addressing. If not, contact your manufacturer or install an ATA/133 IDE controller card that supports 48-bit LBA mode. • Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) - Block Mode boosts the IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 256
of 32 bits. Enabled Enable 32-bit data transfer. • DMA oMde Select Description Auto Automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. SWDMA0 Use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 2.1 MBs. SWDMA2 Use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 257
237 disk drive support. • 32Bit Data Transfer - Select Enable to enable the function of 32 Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your system has an oerating system that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow the BIOS to configure all devices in the system. PCI Latency Timer - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 258
238 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Super IO Device configuration Figure 3-149. Super IO Device configuration Serial Port1 Address/ Serial Port2 Address: This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2. Select Disabled - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 259
: The options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0. Please refer to ACPI's website for further explanation: http:// www.acpi.info/. ACPI APIC Support: Select Enabled to include the ACPI APIC Table Pointer in the RSDT pointer list. Note: Only available when ACPI is enabled on an ACPIaware operating - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 260
Only available when ACPI is enabled on an ACPIaware operating system. NUMA Support: Uses Non-Uniform Memory Access to improve CPU performance. High Performance dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 261
241 Security The BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. Figure 3-151. Security Setup Menu Supervisor Password: This item indicates if a supervisor password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 262
242 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation be changed. • Limited - allows only limited .elfis to be changed such as Date and Time • No Access - prevents User access to the Setup Utility. Change User Password: Select this feature and press to access the submenu , and then type in a new - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 263
243 Server Management Settings Use this feature to configure Server Management settings. Figure 3-152. Use this feature to configure Server Management settings. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 264
Static (Static Allocation) to allow the host server to allocate an IP address based on a table containing MAC Address/IP Address pairs that are manually entered (such as by a network administrator). Only clients with a MAC address listed in the MAC/ IP Address Table will be assigned an IP address - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 265
in dotted quad form (e.g., 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Acer Address: The BIOS will automatically display the Acer address of this machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). The value of - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 266
Server Blades: Setup and Installation Remote Access Configuration Figure 3-154. Remote Access Configuration Remote Access: This allows you to enable Remote Access support. If Remote Access is set to Enabled, the following items will be displayed: Serial Port Number: This feature allows the user to - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 267
247 Terminal Type: Allows you to select the target terminal type for Console Redirection. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support: Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Sredir Memory Display Delay: Defines the length of time in seconds to display memory information. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 268
248 Boot 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-156. Boot Setup This menu allows you to configure boot settings for the system. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 269
249 Boot Device Priority This feature allows you to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. Figure 3-157. Boot Device Priority • 1st Boot Device • 2nd Boot Device • 3rd Boot Device • 4th Boot Device - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 270
250 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Hard Disk Drives Figure 3-158. Hard Disk Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Disabled and a list of all hard disk drives that have been detected. • 1st Drive - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 271
251 Removable Drives Figure 3-159. Removable Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available removable drives. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 272
252 CD/DVD Drive 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Figure 3-160. CD/DVD Drive This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available removable drives. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 273
253 Network Drives Figure 3-161. Network Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from available network drives. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 274
254 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Exit Options Figure 3-162. Exit Setup Menu Save Changes and Exit: When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 275
255 Load Fail-Safe Defaults: To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press . The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 276
256 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation AB2x280 F1 Onboard SATA RAID Configuration This section briefly shows as field from IDE to RAID. 5 Select Intel from the ICH Raid CodeBase option. 6 Press F10 and select Ok to save the setting and close the Setup Utility. Entering Intel onboard SATA RAID - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 277
submenu. 4 Change the setting of the Configure SATA#1 as field from IDE to RAID. 5 Select Adaptec in the ICH Raid CodeBase option. 6 Press F10. 7 Select Ok to save the setting and close the Setup Utility. Entering Adaptec onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility To start Adaptec onboard SATA RAID - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 278
258 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation Loading Adaptec Factory Default Setting Adaptec onboard SATA RAID utility does not provide an option for factory default setting. To reset onboard SATA RAID volume related configurations, please delete the existing onboard SATA RAID volumes. Creating an - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 279
259 6 Press Y when "Do you want to create a spare? (Yes/No):" displays. 7 Now a hot spare drive is created, you can press ESC to exit. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 280
260 3 Server Blades: Setup and Installation - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 281
4 Networking Switch Modules - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 282
262 4 Networking Switch Modules Acer 1/10Gb Ethernet Switch Module This chapter covers the setup and installation of the 1/10Gb Ethernet switch modules. The Acer 1/10Gb Ethernet switch module is a 1-Gbps Ethernet switch with three external 10-Gbps uplink and two external 1-Gbps Ethernet uplink - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 283
263 Installing/Removing a Switch Module Installing a Switch Module 1. Make sure the cover to the module has been installed before proceeding. Follow the anti-static precautions described in "Electrostatic discharge precautions" on page vii. 2. Remove the dummy cover from the bay you want to place - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 284
been installed and the handle locked, it will turn on and a POST test will run to verify it is working properly. If there are no problems the blue Init. OK LED on the module will illuminate and you will see an OK under INITIATED in the GBE SWITCH screen of the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 285
Module A Gigabit Ethernet switch module can be configured using two methods (as shown in Figure 4-164). You may configure it: • Through the Acer Smart Blade Console or Acer Smart Blade Manager (via the CMM module) • Directly through a command line (using a telnet interface or a serial console) The - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 286
that are initially set. Afterwards, you can change these values within the program. Address Default Setting Default IP Address 192.168.100.102 Default Acer Address 192.168.100.1 Default Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Note: If two switches are installed in a AB7000 system, you will have to change - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 287
267 Logging In to the Acer Smart Blade Manager: 1. Launch the Acer Smart Blade Manager in your PC, the LOGIN screen displays. Figure 4-165. Smart Blade Manager Login the default password is superuser. The Default IP address is 192.168.100.102. The Acer Smart Blade Manager screen is then displayed. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 288
268 4 Networking Switch Modules Figure 4-166. IPMI Blade System Screen 2. Clicking on a gigabit switch module will display the gigabit switch in the Gigabit Switch panel on the screen. You may make changes in the configuration of the GbE switch module in this panel to your needs. Figure 4-167. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 289
269 Address Default Setting Default IP Address 192.168.100.102 Default Acer Address 192.168.100.1 Default Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Note: If two GbE switches are installed in a AB7000 system, you will have to change - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 290
270 4 Networking Switch Modules 3. Choose the serial port connected with the switch and configure with the following parameters: Baudrate = 9600 Data bits = 8 Parity = None Stop bit = 1 4. This brings up the switch's command line interface for user login. 5. Enter username and password to login to - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 291
271 Internal and External Structure Figure 4-168. 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module Ports and Indicators 76 1G PORT IN 5 10G PORT 3 2 1 4 3 Stack ID 4 3 2 1 2 1 RS232 CX4 CX4 SFP 1G PORT IN 8 9 10 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Description RS-232 (COM) Serial Port Module Fault LED " - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 292
272 LED Indicators 4 Networking Switch Modules LED State Description RJ45 Link/Activity Green Solid denotes link established, no activity. Blinking denotes activity. Off indicates that no link is established. RJ45 Speed Amber/ Green/Off Amber denotes 1 Gbps speed. Green denotes 100 Mbps - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 293
273 ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF ON ON ON OFF ON ON OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON 9 OFF 10 ON 11 OFF 12 ON 13 OFF 14 ON 15 OFF 16 / Stacking Disabled. Ports The 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet switch module contains several frontmounted ports as described below - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 294
. This web-based interface also comes with several Layer3 features as well (such as wire speed routing, Differentiated services, multicast routing and so on). The Acer Switch firmware is implemented using open sources from OpenSSL, OpenSSH and other open source communities and is configured using - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 295
275 the switch through switching ports. Here the term switching ports refer to all internal and external 1G and 10G ports of the switch. Nomenclature The following nomenclature applies to screens found in this chapter: • Port */* - This indicates the stacking ID number, port number • Port Number GB - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 296
Login The initial login page is used to login to the Acer Switch web-based management utility for 10-Gbps switches. To login, enter your User Name and Password in the fields provided and press the LOGIN - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 297
Switch web-based interface utility. Figure 4-170. Acer Switch Home Page 2 1 4 3 Item 1 2 3 Name Description Top Page Links The Top Page Links are present both on the Home page and all other pages accessed and contain links to support pages or additional controls for all pages viewed with the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 298
the browser refresh button, this link refreshes only the contents of the middle of the page which has the active data. • Support - Click this link to get technical support for Acer Products. • Help - Click on this link to open a context specific help page that covers all the items on the page being - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 299
on the left side of the page provides quick access to the configuration pages. This tree is organized based on the features supported in the switch. The main features are categorized in the following groups. • System Management - System based configurations • Layer 2 Management - Layer 2 Protocols - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 300
280 4 Networking Switch Modules System Management Page Figure 4-172. System Management Page The SYSTEM MANAGEMENT page contains the following links: • "System Settings" on page 281 • "System Version" on page 283 • "File Management" on page 284 • "Firmware Upgrade" on page 286 • "Management - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 301
IP address mode Subnet Mask SNMP Engine ID Device contact Description A configurable name can be entered into this field for the switch. Either Manual or Automatic mode can be set for this parameter. Use this parameter to configure the subnet mask. This configures the SNMP Engine Identifier. Use - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 302
282 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Device Location Use this parameter to change the device location. PIM Mode Use this to configure the PIM status of the switch. Snoop forwarding You can use this parameter to change the Snoop Mode Fowarding Mode between MAC based and IP - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 303
283 System Version Figure 4-174. System Version Clicking the SYSTEM VERSION tab brings up the SYSTEM VERSION page. This page displays the hardware and firmware version of the switch. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 304
284 File Management 4 Networking Switch Modules Figure 4-175. File Management Clicking the FILE MANAGEMENT link brings up the FILE MANAGEMENT page. The FILE MANAGEMENT page helps you to manage the configuration files in the switch. This page provides three main features. • Save Configuration • - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 305
285 File Copy You can copy a local file to or from a remote TFTP server. This feature is useful to create a backup of configuration files remotely, and also to download configuration files from remote computers to the switch. You need to provide a local file name and also the remote TFTP server's IP - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 306
286 Firmware Upgrade 4 Networking Switch Modules Figure 4-176. Firmware Upgrade Clicking the FIRMWARE UPGRADE link brings up the FIRMWARE UPGRADE page. This page allows you to upgrade the firmware in normal or fallback memory. In stacking, the firmware is upgraded in all stack members - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 307
287 Management Security Basic Settings Figure 4-177. Management Security Basic Settings Clicking the MANAGEMENT SECURITY tab brings up the MANAGEMENT SECURITY BASIC SETTINGS page. This page allows you to setup the below listed basic security parameters see the following table. Parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 308
288 Management User Account 4 Networking Switch Modules Figure 4-178. Management User Account Configuration Clicking the LOCAL USERS tab brings up the MANAGEMENT USER ACCOUNT CONFIGURATION page. This page allows you to create or delete local user accounts. You need more than privilege Level_5 to - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 309
289 Radius Figure 4-179. Radius Server Configuration Clicking the RADIUS tab brings up the RADIUS SERVER CONFIGURATION page. This page allows you to configure the RADIUS server parameters as shown in the following table. Parameter Server ID IP Address Shared Secret Server Type Description This - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 310
290 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Response Time (secs) Retry Count Description This parameter specifies the maximum time that the Radius Server has to respond for a request from the Radius Client. This parameter specifies the maximum number of times a radius request is re-transmitted - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 311
291 Parameter Retries Description This parameter determines the number of times the switch searches the active TACACS server from the list of servers maintained. The allowed values are between 1 to 100. TACACS+ Server Configuration Figure 4-181. TACACS+ Servers Clicking the TACACS+ SERVERS tab - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 312
292 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Single Connection Specify Yes or No for a single TCP connection. If Yes, it establishes only a single TCP connection with a given TACACS server. Timeout The time for which the switch will wait for a response from the TACACS server before - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 313
through which the manager can access this switch. VLANs can be comma seperated or provided as range (for example 1,2,3 or 13 or 1,2-3). Services Allowed These control buttons are used to indicate the service type, and can be one or more of the following: TELNET, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP or ALL. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 314
294 SSH Configuration 4 Networking Switch Modules Figure 4-183. SSH Configuration Clicking the SSH tab brings up the SSH CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to configure the SSH (Secure Shell) version and keys. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter SSH Version - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 315
295 SSL Configuration Figure 4-184. SSL Configuration Clicking the SSL tab brings up the SSL CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to configure SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) parameters and generate SSL certificates for HTTPS. To configure SSL and enable HTTPS, follow the procedure below using this page. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 316
296 4 Networking Switch Modules a. Execute the below command in the Linux shell. openssl req -x509 -newkey rsa:1024 -keyout cakey.pem -out cGatewayt.pem b. Execute the below command also in a Linux shell. openssl x509 -req -in a.csr -out cert.pem -CA cGatewayt.pem -CAkey cakey.pem -CAcreateserial - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 317
297 Syslog Configuration Figure 4-185. Syslog Configuration Clicking the LOGGING tab brings up the SYSLOG CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to configure logging parameters. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Syslog Server IP Address Buffer Size Timestamp - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 318
LOCAL6, LOCAL7 and USER. This parameter helps you to select a particular trap type. The following types of traps are supported ALERTS, CRITICIAL, DEBUGGING, EMERGENCIES, ERROR, INFORMATIONAL, NOTIFICATION and WARNINGS. Syslog Mail Configuration Figure 4-186. Syslog Mail Configuration Clicking the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 319
299 Parameter Receiver Email ID Description This parameter specifies the receipent Email address for Syslog Emails. ACL The ACL link allows you to configure the Access Control List for the switch. You can configure ACL on the following three pages: • "MAC Based ACL" on page 299 • "IP Standard ACL - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 320
300 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Source and Destination MAC These fields specify both the Source MAC Address and Destination MAC Address, for which the access list must be applied. Both the Source and Destination MAC Addresses must be configured for the status of the access - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 321
301 Clicking the IP STANDARD ACL tab brings up the IP STANDARD ACL CONFIGURATION page, which displays the various ACL (Access Control List) parameters to configure the Standard IP access lists. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter ACL Number Action Source and - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 322
302 IP Extended ACL 4 Networking Switch Modules Figure 4-189. IP Extended ACL Configuration Clicking the IP EXTENDED ACL tab brings up the IP EXTENDED ACL CONFIGURATION page, which displays the various parameters required to configure the Extended IP access lists. The parameters for this page are - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 323
specifies the Message Type to be checked for ICMP Packets. This parameter specifies the Priority for the filter. This parameter specifies the Type of Service for the access list. This parameter indicates the TCP Ack Bit to be checked against the incoming packet. This parameter indicates the TCP - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 324
304 WEBGUI Settings 4 Networking Switch Modules Figure 4-190. Web Settings Clicking the WEB SETTINGS link brings up the WEB GUI SETTINGS page, which displays all basic Web GUI settings. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Session timeout Statistics Refresh - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 325
305 SNMP Figure 4-191. SNMP Agent Control Settings Clicking the SNMP link brings up the SNMP AGENT CONTROL SETTINGS page. SMIS supports the SNMP Agent or SNMP AgentX Sub-agent. The SNMP Agent or AgentX Sub-agent can be enabled or both can be disabled. The SNMP - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 326
306 4 Networking Switch Modules Configuration Page Description "SNMP View Tree Settings" on page 310 This page allows you to configure an SNMP view tree including VIEW NAME, SUB TREE, MASK, TYPE OF THE VIEW and STORAGE TYPE. "SNMP Target Address Settings" on page 311 This page allows you to - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 327
307 Clicking the COMMUNITY tab brings up the SNMP COMMUNITY SETTINGS page, which allows you to add SNMP managers or remove existing managers.. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Community index Community name Security Name Context Name Transport Tag Storage - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 328
308 SNMP Group Settings 4 Networking Switch Modules Figure 4-193. Group Settings Clicking the GROUP tab brings up the SNMP GROUP SETTINGS page. This page helps you map a combination of the SECURITY MODEL and the SECURITY NAME into a GROUP NAME, which is used to define an access control policy. In - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 329
309 SNMP Group Access Settings Figure 4-194. SNMP Group Access Settings Clicking the GROUP ACCESS tab brings up the SNMP GROUP ACCESS SETTINGS page, which displays the access rights of groups. Each entry is indexed by a GROUP NAME, a Context Prefix, a SECURITY MODEL and a SECURITY LEVEL. A proper - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 330
310 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Security Level Read View Write View Notify View Storage Type Description With this parameter the no-authentication option disables authentication. The AUTHENTICATION option enables Message digest (MD5) or Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) packet authentication. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 331
311 subtrees. The VIEW NAME is the name for a family of view subtrees. This page also displays the STORAGE TYPE of the VIEWTREE table. SNMP Group and SNMP Access settings have to be created prior to the Group View configuration. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 332
312 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the TARGET ADDRESS tab brings up the SNMP TARGET ADDRESS SETTINGS page, which configures SNMP target address parameters. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Target Name Target IP Address Target Timeout Target Retries - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 333
313 SNMP Target Parameter Settings Figure 4-197. SNMP Target Parameter Settings Clicking the TARGET PARAMETER tab brings up the SNMP TARGET PARAMETER SETTINGS page, which configures SNMP Target Address parameters. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 334
314 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Security Level Storage Type Description SECURITY LEVEL specifies the level of security used when generating SNMP messages. STORAGE TYPE can be configured as Volatile or NonVolatilE. SNMP User Settings Figure 4-198. SNMP Security Settings Clicking the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 335
315 Parameter Description Authentication Key The AUTHENTICATION KEY is the secret authentication key used for messages sent on behalf of this user to/from the SNMP. Privacy Protocol PRIVACY PROTOCOL is an indication of whether or not messages sent on behalf of this user to/from the SNMP are - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 336
316 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Notify Name Notify Tag Notify Type Storage Type Description NOTIFY NAME is a unique identifier associated with the entry. NOTIFY TAG contains a single tag value, which is used to select entries in the Target Address table. Any entry in the Target Address - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 337
317 Parameter Description Transport Domain This parameter allows you to specify the TCP. IP Address Type This parameter specifies IPv4 or IPv6 for the IP ADDRESS TYPE. Master IP Address This parameter specifies the Master Agent IP address. Master Port No This parameter specifies the Master - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 338
318 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the RMON BASIC SETTINGS page, which enables/disables the RMON feature using the RMON Status parameter. Event Configuration Figure 4-202. Event Configurations Clicking the EVENTS tab brings up the EVENT CONFIGURATIONS page, - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 339
319 Parameter Community Owner Last Time Sent Description This parameter specifies the SNMP community string used for this trap. This is relevant when an SNMP trap is requested for an event. For event type to display, TRAP and Log and TRAP Community must be configured. Also make sure the configured - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 340
320 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Interval This parameter specifies the time interval for which the alarm monitors the variable. Variable This parameter specifies the MIB object on which the alarm is set. Sample Type You can set this parameter to an Absolute Value or as - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 341
321 Ethernet Statistics Configuration Figure 4-204. Ethernet Statistics Configuration Clicking the ETHERNET STATISTICS tab brings up the ETHERNET STATISTICS CONFIGURATION page, which configures RMON Ethernet statistics parameters. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 342
322 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Owner Description This parameter specifies the owner string. History Control Configuration Figure 4-205. History Control Configuration Clicking the HISTORY tab brings up the HISTORY CONTROL CONFIGURATION page, which configures RMON history parameters. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 343
323 Parameter Owner Buckets Granted Status Description Denotes the owner of the RMON group of statistics. Denotes the number of buckets granted for collecting the RMON statistics. This parameter specifies the status of the History Control entry as either Valid or Invalid. QoS The QoS link of the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 344
324 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter System Control Status Description With this parameter SYSTEM CONTROL can Start or Shutdown QoS. This parameter allows enabling/disabling of the QoS status. QoS Classmap Settings Figure 4-207. QoS Classmap Settings Clicking the CLASSMAP tab brings up - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 345
325 Parameter Filter Type Description This parameter specifies the filter type associated with the Classmap. It can be set as either MAC filter (1) or IP filter (2). QoS Policymap Settings Figure 4-208. QoS Policymap Settings Clicking the POLICYMAP tab brings up the QOS POLICYMAP SETTINGS page, - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 346
Scheduling Algorithm Settings Clicking the COSQ ALGORITHM tab brings up the COSQ SCHEDULING ALGORITHM SETTINGS page, which allows you to choose the CoSQ (Class of Service Queue) scheduling algorithm for every port. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 347
327 Parameter Port Number Scheduling Algorithm Description This list of ports allows you to select from the port index for your selected algorithm. The SCHEDULING ALGORITHM can be selected as one of the following: • Strict Priority • Round Robin • Weighted Round Robin • Weighted Fair Queuein • - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 348
328 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter CoSQ Queue CoSQ Weight CoSQ Min Bandwidth CoSQ Max Bandwidth CoSQ Flag Description This parameter allows you to select between 0 to 7 for your COSQ QUEUE value. This parameter allows you to select between 0 to 15 for your COSQ WEIGHT value. This parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 349
329 Parameter Description NTP Status This field enables or disables NTP in the switch. Configure the NTP SERVERS section to enable NTP. Receive Server Update The value for this parameter could be Broadcast or Unicast. To process the broadcast NTP updates from the server, choose the Broadcast - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 350
Acer switch supports stacking of Acer switch units. Switch stacking is created by connecting switches in a daisy chain. One of the stacked switches is selected as a Master based on its configurations. The Master switch provides management support Stacking By default, Acer switches act as stand - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 351
331 The interface numbers change between stacking and non-stacking cases due to the switch ID. So configurations saved for stacking are not valid for non-stacking cases and vice versa. Note: If you choose stacking using the stack command from a non-stacking case, and the configurations are already - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 352
332 4 Networking Switch Modules Figure 4-212. Stacking Swtiches Note: In a stack only one switch can be configured as master. Otherwise the slave switches will not allow you to configure anything except stacking disabled. To login to slave switches, use a login name as "stackuser" and password as - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 353
333 The following pages are available for configuring Stack settings; • "Stack Configuration" on page 334 • "Stack Details" on page 335 • "Stack Counters" on page 337 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 354
334 Stack Configuration 4 Networking Switch Modules Figure 4-213. Stack Configuration Clicking the STACK SETTINGS tab brings up the STACK CONFIGURATION page, which configures the stacking feature. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Switch ID Ports Priority - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 355
335 Parameter Stacking Description This parameter enables or disables stacking. NOTE: Any change in stacking status requires a reboot of the switch. Stack Details Figure 4-214. Stack Details Clicking the STACK DETAILS tab brings up the STACK DETAILS page, which displays stacking details. The - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 356
336 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Stack MAC This parameter is used to specify the MAC address of this switch. This MAC address is used to communicate between stack member switches. Configured State This parameter is used to specify the priority of this switch. Current - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 357
337 Stack Counters Figure 4-215. Stack Counters Clicking the STACK COUNTERS tab brings up the STACK COUNTERS DETAILS page, which displays statistics for stacking ports. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port This parameter displays the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 358
338 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter InHCOctet Transmit Statistics OutOctet OutUcast OutDiscard OutErrors OutHCOctet Description This parameter displays the number of bytes received with HC. This parameter displays the number of bytes transmitted. This parameter displays the number of - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 359
339 Layer 2 Management The LAYER2 MANAGEMENT page has links to all pages with Layer2 controls. Figure 4-216. Layer2 Management Layer 2 Basic Settings Figure 4-217. MAC Address Table Settings Clicking the LAYER2 BASIC STTINGS link brings up the MAC ADDRESS TABLE SETTINGS page, which gives you the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 360
340 4 Networking Switch Modules Port Manager The PORT MANAGER link has links to the following web pages: • "Port Basic Settings" on page 341 • "Port Monitoring" on page 342 • "VLAN Traffic Class" on page 343 • "Port Control" on page 344 • "Rate Limiting" on page 346 Note: In all port based - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 361
341 Port Basic Settings Figure 4-218. Port Basic Settings Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the PORT BASIC SETTINGS page, which allows you to configure port status and mode information. This page also helps configuring priority and MTU. The parameters for this page are shown in the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 362
342 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description MTU This sets the MTU value. The Minimum is 90 and Maximum is 16338. A port must be administrativly down in order to change the MTU. Link Up/Down Trap This parameter enables or disables SNMP trap generation for port up and down events. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 363
343 Parameter Description Receive Monitoring This parameter enables or disables the receive monitoring. Trasmit Monitoring This parameter enables or disables the transmit monitoring. VLAN Traffic Class Figure 4-220. VLAN Traffic Class Mapping Clicking the TRAFFIC CLASS tab brings up the VLAN - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 364
344 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 Priority 5 Priority 6 Priority 7 Description This parameter chooses any traffic class 0 to 7 to map with priority 2. This parameter chooses any traffic class 0 to 7 to map with priority 3. This parameter chooses any - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 365
345 No-negotiation is chosen, then the speed of the link, FlowControl and duplex modes can be configured. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Port Mode Duplex Speed Flow Control Admin Status Flow Control Operation Status HOL Block Prevention Description This - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 366
346 Rate Limiting 4 Networking Switch Modules Figure 4-222. Rate Limiting Clicking the RATE LIMITING tab brings up the RATE LIMITING page (Figure 4-223), which allows you to configure rate limiting for the port interface. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 367
347 Parameter Egress Port Rate Limit Egress Port Burst Size Description This parameter allows you to specify the egress limit of packets per second. This parameter allows you to specify the egress limit of packet burst size. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 368
348 4 Networking Switch Modules VLAN The VLAN link allows to configure the VLAN information. VLAN configuration information has been provided in the following pages: • "VLAN Basic Settings" on page 348 • "Port Settings" on page 350 • "Static VLAN" on page 351 • "Protocol Group" on page 352 • "Port - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 369
VLAN ID This parameter specifies the largest (4094) valid VLAN ID, which this switch can accept, above which all will be discarded. Maximum Supported VLANs This parameter specifies the maximum number of VLANs that this device can scale. Number of VLANs in the System This parameter specifies the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 370
350 Port Settings 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the PORT SETTINGS tab brings up the VLAN PORT SETTINGS page, which is used to associate the VLAN ID to the port for Port based VLAN classification. While associating different ports to VLANs, you can also configure INGRESS FILTERING (at the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 371
351 Static VLAN Clicking the STATIC VLANS tab brings up the STATIC VLAN CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to configure the VLAN related information statically. Using the first table you can create new entries for uncreated VLANs. VLAN ID is the mandatory field in configuring a VLAN. You can also - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 372
352 Protocol Group 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the PROTOCOL GROUP tab brings up the VLAN PROTOCOL GROUP SETTINGS page, which is used to map Protocol Templates to Protocol Group Identifiers. The FRAME TYPE gives you the data-link encapsulation format. The PROTOCOL VALUE is the value of the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 373
353 MAC Based VLAN Clicking the MAC BASED VLAN tab brings up the VLAN PORT MAC MAP page, which allows you to configure MAC based VLANs. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Map Addr VLAN ID Description This parameter specifies the Port MAC-Map address. This - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 374
354 Unicast MAC 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the UNICAST MAC tab brings up the VLAN UNICAST MAC SETTINGS page, which allows you to configure the various parameters for VLAN Unicast MAC settings. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description VLAN ID - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 375
355 Wildcard Clicking the WILDCARD tab brings up the WILDCARD SETTINGS page, which configures wildcard MAC addresses and ports for VLANs. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Content ID Address Selection Ports Description This parameter allows you to select the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 376
356 Switch Port VLAN 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the SWITCH PORT FILTERING tab brings up the SWITCHPORT VLAN FILTERING page, which configures utility criteria for SwitchPort Vlan filtering. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter VLAN Port No. Utility - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 377
357 Dynamic Vlan The Dynamic VLAN link allows you to configure the Dynamic VLAN information. Dynamic VLAN configuration information has been provided in the following pages • "Dynamic VLAN Global Configuration" on page 357 • "Port Configuration" on page 358 • "GARP Timers" on page 359 Dynamic VLAN - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 378
358 Port Configuration 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the PORT SETTINGS link brings up the DYNAMIC VLAN PORT CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to configure parameters for Dynamic VLAN ports. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Port Dynamic VLAN Status - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 379
359 GARP Timers Clicking the GARP TIMERS tab brings up the GARP TIMERS CONFIGURATION page, which displays the various parameters for changing Garp times. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Port No Garp Join Time (msecs) Garp Leave Time (msecs) Garp Leave All - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 380
360 4 Networking Switch Modules RSTP The RSTP link provides links to the following configuration pages: • "RSTP Global Settings" on page 360 • "RSTP Basic Settings" on page 361 • "Port Settings" • "Port Status" on page 364 RSTP Global Settings Clicking the GLOBAL SETTINGS tab brings up the GLOBAL - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 381
361 RSTP Basic Settings Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the RSTP CONFIGURATION page, which displays the various parameters for RSTP configuration. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter System Control RSTP Status Compatibility Bridge Priority Transmit - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 382
362 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Default Path Cost Version Description This parameter allows you to configure the path cost either as a 16-bit value or a 32-bit value. This is provided mainly for backward compatibility with STAP. Port Settings Clicking the PORT SETTINGS tab brings up - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 383
363 Parameter Description Protocol Migration This parameter controls the migration from RSTP to STP, if the other side of the switch runs STP. The migration takes place only if this is Enabled. PortFast This parameter must be configured, if the corresponding port is an edge port. Point-to- - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 384
364 Port Status 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the PORT STATUS tab brings up the RSTP PORT STATUS page, which displays RSTP port specific information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Designated Root This parameter specifies the unique - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 385
365 Parameter Type Role Port State Description This parameter specifies the operational point-to-point status of the LAN segment attached to this port. It indicates whether a port is considered to have a Pointto-point connection or Shared Media. This parameter specifies the port's current role as - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 386
366 4 Networking Switch Modules MSTP The MSTP link leads you to the following configuration pages: • "MSTP Basic Settings" on page 366 • "MSTP Timers" on page 368 • "Port Configuration" on page 369 • "VLAN Mapping" on page 370 • "Port Settings" on page 371 • "CIST Port Status" on page 372 MSTP - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 387
367 Parameter Compatibility Bridge Priority Transmit Hold Count Default Path Cost Version Maximum Age (Seconds) Forward Delay (Seconds) Hop Counts (Seconds) Region Name Region Version Description This parameter allows you to choose to run the protocol in MSTP, RSTP or an STP compatible version. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 388
368 MSTP Timers 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the TIMERS tab brings up the TIMERS CONFIGURATION page, which configures the time for MAXIMUM HOP COUNT, FORWARD DELAY, MAXIMUM AGE, TRANSMIT HOLD AGE and HELLO TIME. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 389
369 Port Configuration Clicking the PORT CONFIGURATION tab brings up the CIST SETTINGS page, which sets the configuration per Port related to MSTP. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port This parameter specifies the port identifier. Admin - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 390
370 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Edge Status Point-to-Point Status Hello Time (Seconds) Auto Edge Status Restricted Role Restricted TCN Description This parameter must be configured if the corresponding port is an edge port. This parameter allows you to configure the ports explicitly as - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 391
371 Clicking the VLAN MAPPING tab brings up the VLAN MAPPING page, whose table contains one entry for each instance of MSTP. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter MSTP Instance ID Map VLAN Unmap VLAN Description This parameter specifies the Instance ID, which is - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 392
372 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Port MSTP Instance ID Port State Priority Cost Description This parameter specifies the interface index of the port on which MSTP is being run. This parameter specifies the instance ID of the STP that is associated with this instance. This parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 393
373 Parameter Description Designated Root This parameter specifies the unique Bridge Identifier of the Bridge recorded as the Root for the segment to which the port is attached. Designated Bridge This parameter specifies the Bridge Identifier of the bridge, which this port considers to be the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 394
374 4 Networking Switch Modules LA The LA link provides links to the following configuration pages: • "LA Basic Settings" on page 374 • "Interface Settings" on page 375 • "Port Settings" on page 376 • "Port Settings" on page 376 • "802.1x" on page 378 LA Basic Settings Clicking the BASIC - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 395
375 Interface Settings Clicking the INTERFACE SETTINGS tab brings up the PORT CHANNEL INTERFACE BASIC SETTINGS page, which allows you to configure port channels. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Port Channel ID Admin Status Description This parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 396
376 Port Settings 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the PORT SETTINGS tab brings up the LA PORT SETTINGS page, which configures LA properties at a per-port level. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Port Port Priority Mode Port Channel Timeout Description - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 397
377 Parameter Description Wait Time This parameter configures the waiting time for a port after receiving Partner information and before entering aggregation. Port State This parameter indicates the current state of the port with respect to Link Aggregation. The possible states are: • Up in - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 398
378 4 Networking Switch Modules 802.1x The 802.1x link provides link to the following configuration pages: • "Basic Settings" on page 378 • "Port Settings" on page 379 • "Timers" on page 381 • "Local AS" on page 382 • "MAC Session Info" on page 383 Basic Settings Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 399
379 Parameter Network Access Server ID Description This parameter specifies the Authenticator ID, which originates the Access-Request Packets. Port Settings Clicking the PORT SETTINGS tab brings up the 802.1X PORT SETTINGS page, which configures security information at the individual port levels - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 400
380 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Port Control This parameter specifies the control values of the Authenticator Port. The control values can be: • Force Authorize - All the traffic through this port will be allowed always. • Force Unauthorize - All the traffic through this - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 401
381 Timers Clicking the TIMERS tab brings up the 802.1X TIMER CONFIGURATION page, which configures Timer parameters at the individual port level. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Port Quiet Period (Seconds) Transmit Period (Seconds) Re-authentication Period - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 402
382 Local AS 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the LOCAL AS tab brings up the LOCAL AUTHENTICATION SERVER CONFIGURATION page, which configures Local Authentication Server information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter User Name Password Permission Port - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 403
383 MAC Session Info Clicking the MAC SESSION INFO tab brings up the MAC SESSION INFO page, which configures the supplicant MAC address. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Session Intialize Session ReAuthenticate Description This parameter is the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 404
384 4 Networking Switch Modules Filters The Filters link allows you to configure Layer 2 packet filtering. The Layer 2 packet filtering management has the following configuration pages: • "Unicast Filters" on page 384 • "Multicast Filters" on page 385 Unicast Filters Clicking the UNICAST FILTERS - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 405
385 Parameter Allowed Ports Status Description This parameter specifies the list of ports on which the received packet, with the above set MAC address (if received from the configured port) can be forwarded. You can choose to set this configuration to any one of the following types: • Other - For - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 406
386 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter VLAN ID MAC Address Receive Port Allowed Ports Forbidden Ports Status Description This parameter specifies the VLAN ID. This parameter specifies the destination MAC address of the received packet. This parameter specifies the port on which the packet was - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 407
387 Layer 3 Management The LAYER 3 MANAGEMENT home page has links to all Layer 3 features. IP The IP link enables you to perform IP related configuration. This can be done through the following pages. • "Vlan Interface" on page 388 • "IP V4 Interface Settings" on page 389 • "IP Route" on page 390 • - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 408
388 Vlan Interface 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the VLAN INTERFACE tab brings up the VLAN INTERFACE BASIC SETTINGS page, which allows configuring of L3 VLAN interfaces. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter VLAN Interface Admin State MTU Description - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 409
389 IP V4 Interface Settings Clicking the IPV4 ADDR CONF tab brings up the IPV4 INTERFACE SETTINGS page, which allowsyou to configure the IP address for L3 VLANs. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Interface VLAN ID This parameter specifies the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 410
you to configure the static IP routes. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Destination Network Subnet Mask Acer Interface Distance (Metric) Description This parameter specifies the network address for which the route is being added. This parameter indicates the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 411
391 LoopBack Basic Settings Clicking the LOOPBACK SETTINGS tab brings up the LOOPBACK BASIC SETTINGS page, which allows you to configure loopback IP interfaces. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description LoopBack Interface This parameter is the name of - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 412
392 4 Networking Switch Modules IP V6 The IPV6 link allows you to perform IPv6 related configurations. This can be accomplished through the following six pages. • "IPv6 Route Configuration" on page 392 • "IPv6 Interface" on page 393 • "ND Cache" on page 395 • "Address Settings" on page 396 • " - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 413
(Metric) Description This parameter indicates the routing protocol through which the route was learnt, if not manual. This cannot be configured. This parameter specifies the Next Hop Acer to reach the IP address. This parameter indicates the outgoing interface. This parameter denotes metric value - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 414
394 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Admin Oper RA Status Hop Limit Def-Rtr Time RA Rch Time RA Retrans Time Prefix-Adv Status RA Min RA Max DAD Retries Description This parameter indicates the Administrative Status of IPv6 on the Interface. This parameter specifies the Operational Status of - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 415
395 ND Cache Clicking the ND CACHE tab brings up the ND CACHE CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Interface VLAN ID This parameter indicates index of the VLAN interface. Destination This parameter specifies Destination IPv6 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 416
396 Address Settings 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the ADDRESS SETTINGS tab brings up the ADDRESS SETTINGS page, which allows you to configure address settings for IPv6. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Interface VLAN ID Address Prefix Length Address - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 417
397 Address Profile Clicking the ADDRESS PROFILE tab brings up the ADDRESS PROFILE SETTINGS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Profile ID This parameter specifies the index of the Address Profile entry. Adv Status This parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 418
398 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Valid Flag Preferred Flag Description This parameter specifies if the Valid Lifetime Flag is Variable or Fixed. This parameter specifies if the Preferred Lifetime Flag is Variable or Fixed. Prefix Settings Clicking the PREFIX SETTINGS tab brings up the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 419
399 DHCP Server The DHCP Server link helps you to manage the DHCP server in the switch through the following two pages: • "DHCP Basic Settings" on page 399 • "Pool Settings" on page 400 DHCP Basic Settings Clicking the DHCP SETTINGS tab brings up the DHCP BASIC SETTINGS page. The parameters for - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 420
400 Pool Settings 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the POOL SETTINS link brings up the DHCP POOL SETTINGS page, which allows you to configure the IP address pool that can be used by the DHCP server to allocate IP addresses. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 421
401 Parameter Lease Time Utilization Threshold Status Description This parameter specifies the time interval for which the IP address is valid. This parameter specifies the DHCP Pool Utilization Threshold value. This parameter specifies the status of the entry. DHCP Relay The DHCP Relay link - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 422
402 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Service DHCP-Relay This parameter specifies the DHCP relay status that can be enabled or disabled in the switch using this field. IP DHCP Relay You - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 423
403 Parameter Circuit ID Remote ID Description This parameter specifies the DHCP Relay Circuit identifer. This parameter specifies the Remote identifer. RIP The RIP link opens the following links for configuration of RIP protocol: • "RIP Basic Settings" on page 403 • "Interfaces" on page 404 • " - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 424
404 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Output-delay Neighbor Filter Auto-summary status Interfaces Description This parameter specifies the delay that needs to be enabled for RIP to split the periodic update packets before they are sent out. This parameter enables or disables neighbor - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 425
405 Parameter IP Address Status Split Horizon Default Route Installation Send Version Receive Version Route Age Timer Update Timer Garbage Timer Description This parameter specifies the IP address of the RIP interface. This parameter specifies the admin status of the interface. This parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 426
406 Neighbors List 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the NEIGHBORS tab brings up the RIP NEIGHBOR LIST page, which is used to configure the RIP neighbors, by configuring their IP address. The single parameter for this page is IP ADDRESS, which specifies the IP Address of the neighbor router to - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 427
407 Security Settings Clicking the SECURITY tab brings up the RIP SECURITY SETTING page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description IP Address This parameter displays the active RIP interfaces. You can select the interface for which you want to - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 428
408 Address Summarization 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the SUMMARIZATION tab brings up the RIP INTERFACE SPECIFIC ADDRESS SUMMARIZATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Interface This parameter specifies the Interface ID for - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 429
409 RIPng The RIP6 link allows you perform RIPv6 related configuration for the switch. This can be accomplished through the following two pages: • "RIP6 Interface" on page 409 • "Filters" RIP6 Interface Clicking the RIP6 INTERFACE tab brings up the RIP6 INTERFACE CONFIGURATION page. The parameters - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 430
410 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Def Rt Adv Prof Horizon Per-Updt Timer Trig-Dly Time Route Age Time Garbage Timer Filters Description This parameter indicates the default router lifetime to be placed in the Router Advertisements sent on the interface. This parameter specifies the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 431
411 Parameter Filter Address Filter Type Description This parameter specifies the FILTER ADDRESS for the RIP6 interface. This parameter specifies the FILTER TYPE for which RIP6 needs to be configured. OSPF The OSPF link allows you to configure the OSPF protocol through the following pages: • " - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 432
412 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the OSPF BASIC SETTINGS page. The parameters for this page are shown in . Parameter Description OSPF Status This parameter specifies the global status of the protocol in the switch. Router ID This parameter specifies - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 433
413 Area Clicking the AREA tab brings up the OSPF AREA CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Area ID Type Send Summary Router Default Cost Description This parameter specifies the identifier for the area. This parameter allows you to - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 434
414 Interface 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the INTERFACE tab brings up the OSPF INTERFACE CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Interface This parameter specifies the interface index of the port. Area ID This - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 435
415 Parameter Authentication Key IP Address Designated Router Status Description This parameter specifies the key required for authentication, if authentication is enabled on this interface. This parameter specifies the IP Address of the OSPF interface. This read-only field specifies the IP - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 436
416 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Transit Area ID This parameter specifies the transit area that the virtual link traverses. Neighbor Router ID This parameter specifies the router ID of the virtual neighbor. Authentication Type This parameter allows you to choose MD5, - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 437
417 Parameter Neighbor IP Address Priority Description This parameter specifies the neighbor router ID. This parameter specifies a number value for the router priority. OSPF RRD Route Configuration Clicking the RRD ROUTE tab brings up the OSPF RRD ROUTE CONFIGURATION page, which displays the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 438
418 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Route Metric This parameter specifies the ROUTE METRIC. Route Metric Type This parameter specifies the ROUTE METRIC TYPE. Route Tag This parameter specifies the ROUTE TAG. OSPF Area Aggregation Clicking the AGGREGATION tab brings up the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 439
419 Parameter Advertise External Tag Description This parameter specifies the advertise option as Advertise Matching or Do Not Advertise Matching. This parameter is not used by the OSPF protocol itself. It may be used to communicate information between AS boundary routers. The precise nature of - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 440
420 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Aggregation Effect This parameter specifies the Aggreation option as one of the following: • Advertise - When set to advertise and associated Area ID is 0.0.0.0, then the aggregated Type-5 are generated. Otherwise if the associated Area ID - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 441
421 OSPF V3 The OSPFv3 link allows you to configure the OSPFv3 protocol through the following pages: • "OSPFv3 Basic Settings" on page 421 • "Interface" on page 423 • "Area" on page 425 • "OSPF V3 External Aggregation" on page 426 OSPFv3 Basic Settings Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 442
the time interval in seconds a router will attempt to leave OverflowState. Demand Extension This parameter indicates the router's support for demand routing. Reference Bandwidth This parameter specifies Reference bandwidth in kilobits/seconds, for calculating default interface metrics. SPF - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 443
423 Interface Clicking the INTERFACE tab brings up the INTERFACE SETTINGS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter VLAN/Tunnel Identifier Area ID Interface Type Priority Transit Delay Description This parameter specifies the IPv6 interface over which OSPFv3 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 444
424 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Retransmission Interval This parameter indicates the number of seconds between the link-state advertisement retransmissions, for adjacencies belonging to the interface. Hello Interval This parameter indicates the length of time, in seconds - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 445
425 Area Clicking the AREA tab brings up the OSPFV3 AREA SETTINGS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Area ID Type Area Summary Stub Metric NSSA Translator Role Description This parameter uniquely identifies an area. This parameter indicates whether an - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 446
Modules Parameter NSSA Stability Interval Stub Metric Type Description This parameter specifies the number of seconds after an elected translator determines its services are no longer required, in which it must continue to perform its translation duties. This parameter specifies the type of metric - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 447
427 Parameter Description Area ID This parameter specifies the Area identifier. Aggregation Effect This parameter specifies the Aggreation option as one of the following: • Advertise - When set to advertise and the associated Area ID is 0.0.0.0, then aggregated Type-5 are generated. Otherwise - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 448
428 4 Networking Switch Modules BGP The BGP link allows you to configure the BGP protocol. Following are the configuration parameters available to manage BGP through this interface: • "BGP Basic Settings" on page 428 • "BGP Peer Configuration" on page 430 • "BGP MED Configuration" on page 431 • " - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 449
429 Parameter AS Number Synchronization Overlap Router Policy Default Local Preference Advertisement of Non-BGP Routes Always Compare MED Description This parameter specifies the autonomous system to which the switch is connected, which is a read-only field. The synchronization between IGP and BGP - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 450
430 BGP Peer Configuration 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the NEIGHBORS tab brings up the BGP PEER CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to configre BGP Neighbors. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter IP Address EBGP MultiHop Next Hop Keep Alive Time ( - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 451
431 Parameter Hold Time (Seconds) Remote AS Advertisement Interval (seconds) Status Description This parameter specifies the Hold time. This isthe timer interval that a BGP will wait, before it decides that a connection to the peer is torn down. This parameter represents the remote autonomous - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 452
432 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Remote AS IP Address Prefix IP Address Prefix Length Intermediate AS Direction Value Preference Status Description This parameter specifies the AS number from whichthe route update is received. This parameter specifies the IP address prefix for which the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 453
433 Clicking the LOCAL PREF tab brings up the BGP LOCAL PREFERENCE CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to configure the Local Preference value for routes. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Local Preference ID This parameter specifies the Local - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 454
434 BGP Filter 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the FILTERS tab brings up the BGP FILTER CONFIGURATION page, which is used to set the filters on the routes being learnt. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Filter ID Remote AS IP Address IP Address Prefix - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 455
435 Parameter Action Status Description With this parameter you can choose either to Allow (not to filter) or Deny (Filter) for the above configuration set. This parameter specifies the status of the entry. Route Aggregations Clicking the ROUTE AGGR tab brings up the BGP ROUTE AGGREGATION - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 456
436 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter IP Address Prefix Length Route Advertise Status Description This parameter, in combination with the IP Prefix, decides the aggregated route to be distributed by this switch. With this parameter you can either choose to advertise only the aggregated routes - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 457
437 Parameter Description Client to Client Reflection This parameter configures the Route Reflector to support route reflection to client peers. By default, the Route Reflector will reflect routes learnt from a client peer to all other client peers. If required, the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 458
438 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Best Path MED Confed Confederation Peers Description This parameter enables or disables MED comparison among paths learnt from confed peers. This parameter configures the ASs that belongs to the confederation. BGP Community Management Clicking the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 459
439 RRD Parameter Description Community Route This parameter configures an entry in the Additive or Configurations Delete Community table. Community Filter Configurations This parameter configures the permit or deny function for the community attribute while receiving or advertising. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 460
440 RRD Basic Settings 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the RRD BASIC SETTINGS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter RRD Status AS Number Router ID Description By enabling this parameter, Route Re-distribution can be - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 461
441 BGP Clicking the BGP tab brings up the RRD BGP CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to re-distribute the routes that are learnt through other routing protocols to BGP. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter BGP Status Default Metric Import Description This - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 462
can use this parameter to choose to import Direct routes, Static routes, OSPF routes and BGP routes to RIP. This parameter describes whether a tag is manually configured or automatically generated. This parameter indicates the route tag in case you configure - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 463
443 OSPF Clicking the OSPF tab brings up the RRD OSPF CONFIGURATION page, which allows you to e-distribute the routes that are learnt through other routing protocols to OSPF. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter OSPF Status Import Description This parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 464
444 • "RRD V6 OSPF" on page 446 • "RRD RIP" on page 447 RRD6 Basic Settings 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the RRD6 BASIC SETTINGS page, which has the single parameter option of changing the throat limit for RRD6. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 465
445 Filters Clicking the FILTERS tab brings up the RRD6 FILTER CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter IPv6 address Prefix Length Source Destination Action Description This parameter specifies the IPv6 Address. This parameter indicates the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 466
446 RRD V6 OSPF 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the OSPFV3 tab brings up the RRD6 OSPFV3 CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Status Import Description This parameter enables or disables redistribution for OSPFv3. With this parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 467
447 RRD RIP Clicking the RP6 tab brings up the RRD RIPV6 CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Status Default Metric Import Description This parameter enables or disables redistribution for RIP6. This parameter specifies the metric for the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 468
448 VRRP Basic Settings 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the VRRP BASIC SETTINGS page, whose single parameter allows you to specify the status of VRRP in the switch. VRRP Settings - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 469
449 Clicking the VRRP SETTINGS link brings up the VRRP SETTINGS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Virtual Router ID This parameter indicates the Virtual ID associated with each Virtual Router. Interface This parameter represents the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 470
450 Multicast 4 Networking Switch Modules MULTICAST HOME page has links to multicast features in the switch. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 471
451 GMP Snooping The GMP Snooping link allows you to configure GMP Snooping through the following pages: • "IGMP Snooping Configuration" on page 451 • "IGMP Snooping Timer" on page 453 • "IGMP Snooping Interface" on page 454 • "IGMP Snooping VLAN Router" on page 455 • "IGMP MAC Forwarding" on page - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 472
452 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Operational Status This parameter enables or disables IGMP snooping operationally in the switch. To enable IGS, GMRP status must be Disabled. Proxy Reporting This parameter indicates whether the proxy reporting in the IGMP snooping switch - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 473
453 IGMP Snooping Timer Clicking the TIMER tab brings up the IGMP SNOOPING TIMER CONFIGURATION page, which configures IGMP snooping timers. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Router Port This parameter specifies the interval for which the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 474
454 IGMP Snooping Interface 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the INTERFACE CONFIGURATION tab brings up the IGMP SNOOPING INTERFACE CONFIGURATION page, which configures IGMP snooping interface specific parameters. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 475
455 Parameter Querier Status Querier Interval(secs) Router Port List Current Version Current Querier Status Description This parameter specifies whether the IGMP snooping switch is enabled or disabled as a querier for a specific VLAN. This parameter specifies the time period for which general - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 476
456 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter VLAN ID Port List Description This parameter specifies the VLAN ID. This parameter specifies the ports on which routers are connected for a specific VLAN. IGMP MAC Forwarding Clicking the GROUP INFORMATION tab brings up the MAC BASED MULTICAST - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 477
457 Dynamic Multicast The Dynamic Multicast link allows you to configure Dynamic Multicast through the following pages: • "Global Configuration" on page 457 • "Dynamic Multicast Port Configuration" on page 458 Global Configuration Clicking the DYNAMIC MULTICAST tab brings up the DYNAMIC MULTICAST - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 478
458 4 Networking Switch Modules Dynamic Multicast Port Configuration Clicking the PORT SETTINGS tab brings up the DYNAMIC MULTICAST PORT CONFIGURATION page, which configures dynamic multicast at the port level. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 479
459 IGMP The IGMP page allows you to configure the IGMP protocol. The IGMP protocol in the switch can be configured through the following pages: • "Basic Settings" on page 459 • "Interface Configuration" on page 460 • "Group Information" on page 461 • "Source Information" on page 462 Basic Settings - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 480
460 Interface Configuration 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the INTERFACE CONFIGURATION tab brings up the IGMP INTERFACE CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Interface IGMP Status Operating Version Fast Leave Query Interval Query - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 481
461 Group Information Clicking the GROUP INFORMATION tab brings up the IGMP GROUP CONFIGURATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Interface Group Address Source Address Filter Mode Description This parameter specifies the interface index. This - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 482
462 Source Information 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the SOURCE INFORMATION tab brings up the IGMP SOURCE INFORMATION page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Group Address Interface Source Address Description This parameter specifies the IP multicast - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 483
463 PIM The PIM link allows you to perform PIM related configuration through the following pages: • "Basic Settings" on page 463 • "Component" on page 464 • "Interfaces" on page 465 • "Candidate RPs" on page 466 • "Threshold" on page 467 • "Static RP" on page 468 Basic Settings Clicking the BASIC - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 484
464 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Registration Stop Rate Limiting Period PMBR Status Static RP Description This parameter specifies the registration stop rate limiting period in seconds. This parameter allows you to enable or disable the PMBR status in the switch. This parameter allows - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 485
465 Parameter Description Candidate CRP Hold This parameter specifies the hold time of the component Time when it is a candidate RP in the local domain. Mode This parameter specifies the mode of the component. It can be Sparse or Dense. BSR Address This parameter specifies the IP address of - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 486
466 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Component ID This parameter specifies a number uniquely identifying the component. Hello Interval (Seconds) This parameter specifies the time interval between two successive Hello messages being sent by PIM on this interface. Join Prune - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 487
467 Parameter Component ID Group Address Group Mask RP Address Threshold Description This parameter specifies a number uniquely identifying the component. This parameter represents the multicast group, for which the switch advertises itself as the candidate RP. This parameter specifies the subnet - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 488
468 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Group Threshold Source Threshold Switching Period RP Threshold RP Switching Period Description This parameter is a bits-per-second (BPS) value that when it exceeds a certain value, initiates source specific counters for a particular group. This parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 489
469 Clicking the STATIC RP tab brings up the STATIC RP CONFIGURATION page, which configure static PIM RPs (Rendezvous Points). The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Component ID This parameter specifies a number uniquely identifying the component. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 490
470 DVMRP Basic Settings 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the BASIC SETTINGS tab brings up the DVMRP BASIC SETTINGS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter DVMRP Status Prune Lifetime (Seconds) Description DVMRP can be enabled or disabled in the switch - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 491
471 Interfaces Clicking the INTERFACES tab brings up the DVMRP INTERFACE SETTINGS page, which displays the following parameters: Interface, IP Address, and Metric. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Interface IP Address Metric Description This parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 492
472 Statistics 4 Networking Switch Modules The STATISTICS HOME page contains links to all statistical information for all switch features. Interface The Interface link allows you to configure the following pages: • "Interface Statistics" on page 473 • "Ethernet Statistics" on page 474 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 493
473 Interface Statistics Clicking the INTERFACE tab brings up the INTERFACE STATISTICS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Index MTU Speed (Bits Per Second) Received Octets Received Unicast Packets Received Nunicast Packets Received Discards Received - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 494
474 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Received Unknown This parameter specifies the number of packets Protocols received with an unknown protocol. Transmitted Octets This parameter specifies the number of bytes transmitted. Transmitted Unicast Packets This parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 495
475 Parameter Description Index This parameter specifies the port index. Alignment Errors This parameter specifies the number of alignment errors. Alighment errors generally indicate improper byte-alignment for Ethernet packets. FCS Errors This parameter specifies the number of packets - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 496
476 Parameter Symbol Errors Duplex Status Radius 4 Networking Switch Modules Description This parameter specifies the number of symbol errors. This parameter specifies the current status of duplex. Clicking the RADIUS link brings up the RADIUS SERVER STATISTICS page. The parameters for this page - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 497
477 Parameter Description No of Retransmitted Packets This parameter specifies the number of packets retransmitted. No of AccessAccept Packets This parameter specifies the number of accept packets. No of Access-Reject This parameter specifies the number of reject packets. Packets No of - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 498
478 TACACS+ Statistics 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the TACACS+ link brings up the TACACS+ STATISTICS page. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Authentication Starts Request This parameter specifies the number of authentication starts - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 499
479 Parameter Description Authentication Get This parameter specifies the number of authentication Pass Received get passes received. Authentication Get This parameter specifies the number of authentication Data Received get datas received. Authentication Errors Received This parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 500
480 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Accounting Stop Requests This parameter specifies the number of accounting stop requests. Accounting Success This parameter specifies the number of accounting Received successes received. Accounting Errors Received This parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 501
481 Clicking the RMON link brings up the RMON ETHERNET STATISTICS page, which displays RMON Ethernet statistics information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Index This parameter specifies the index. Port This parameter specifies the port. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 502
482 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter 256-511 Octets 512-1023 Octets 1024-1518 Octets Description This parameter specifies the number of Ethernet packets received with a size between 256 and 511 bytes. This parameter specifies the number of Ethernet packets received with a size between 512 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 503
483 SNMP Statistics The SNMP Statistics link allows you to configure SNMP Statistics through the following pages: • "Agent" on page 483 • "SNMP AgentX" on page 485 Agent Clicking the SNMP AGENT link brings up the SNMP STATISTICS page, which displays SNMP statistics. The parameters for this page are - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 504
484 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description SNMP Get Next PDU's This parameter specifies the number of SNMP Get Next PDU's. SNMP Set Request PDU's This parameter specifies the number of SNMP Set Request PDU's. SNMP Packet Output This parameter specifies the number of SNMP packets - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 505
485 SNMP AgentX Clicking the AGENTX link brings up the AGENTX SUBAGENT STATISTICS page (not shown), which displays Agentx Subagent information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Transmit Statistics Transmitted Packets This parameter specifies - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 506
486 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Received Statistics Received Packets This parameter specifies the number of packets received. Get Request PDU This parameter specifies the number of get request PDUs received. Get Next PDU This parameter specifies the number of get next - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 507
487 VLAN The VLAN link allows you to view VLAN statistics through the following pages: • "Current DB" on page 487 • "VLAN Port Statistics" on page 488 • "VLAN Multicast Table" on page 489 • "VLAN Counter Statistics" on page 490 • "VLAN Capabilities" on page 491 • "VLAN FDB Entries" on page 492 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 508
488 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Untagged Ports Status Description This parameter specifies the index of untagged member ports. This parameter specifies the VALN status. VLAN Port Statistics Clicking the PORT STATISTICS tab brings up the VLAN PORT STATISTICS page, which displays the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 509
489 Parameter Received Discards Received Overflow Transmitted Overflow Transmitted Overflow Discards Description This parameter specifies the number of received packets discarded. This parameter specifies the number of received overflow packets. This parameter specifies the number of transmit - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 510
490 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Egress Ports Ports Learnt Description This parameter specifies the indexes of egress ports. This parameter specifies the indexes of ports on this VLAN that are learned. VLAN Counter Statistics Clicking the COUNTER STATISTICS link brings up the VLAN - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 511
CAPABILITIES page, which displays the VLAN capabilities of the switch. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Extended Filtering Services Traffic Classes Static Entry Individual port IVL capable Description This parameter specifies the number of extended filtering - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 512
492 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter SVL capable Hybrid capable Configurable PVID Tagging Description This parameter specifies the number of SVL capables. This parameter specifies the number of Hybrid capables. This parameter specifies the number of Configurable PVID taggings. VLAN FDB - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 513
493 RSTP Statistics The RSTP STATISTICS link allows you to view RSTP statistics through the following pages: • "RSTP Information" on page 493 • "RSTP Port Statistics" on page 494 RSTP Information Clicking the INFORMATION tab brings up the RSTP INFORMATION page, which displays RSTP statistics. The - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 514
494 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Root Port Max Age Hello Time Hold Time Forward Delay Description This parameter specifies the index of the root port. This parameter specifies the max age in seconds. This parameter specifies the Hello time in seconds. This parameter specifies the hold - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 515
495 Parameter Description Received Configuration BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of config BPDUs received. Received TCN This parameter specifies the number of topology changed notifications received. Transmitted RST BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of RSTP BPDUs - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 516
496 4 Networking Switch Modules MSTP Statistics The MSTP Statistics link allows you to view MSTP statistics through the following pages: • "MSTP Information" on page 496 • "MSTP CIST Statistics" on page 497 • "MSTP MSTI Port Statistics" on page 499 MSTP Information Clicking the INFORMATION tab - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 517
497 Parameter Description Hold Time This parameter specifies the hold time in seconds. Max Age This parameter specifies the maximum age in seconds. Forward Delay This parameter specifies the forward delay in seconds. CIST Time Since Topology Change This parameter specifies the number of - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 518
498 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Received RST BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of RSTP BPDUs received. Received Config BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of config BPDUs received. Received TCN BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of topology change - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 519
499 MSTP MSTI Port Statistics Clicking the MSTI PORT STATISTICS tab brings up the MSTP MSTI PORT STATISTICS page, which displays MSTP MSTI port level statistics. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Instance This parameter specifies the MSTP - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 520
500 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Received BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of BPDUs received. Transmitted BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of BPDUs transmitted. Invalid Received BPDUs This parameter specifies the number of invalid BPDUs received. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 521
501 Parameter Description Port This parameter specifies the port index. Received PDUs This parameter specifies the number of LACP PDUs received. Received Marker PDUs This parameter specifies the number of Marker PDUs received. Received Marker Response This parameter specifies the number of - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 522
502 LA Neighbor Statistics 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the NEIGHBOR STATS tab brings up the LA NEIGHBOR STATISTICS INFORMATION page, which displays LACP neighbor statistics. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Port Index Partner SystemID Oper Key - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 523
503 802.1X Session Statistics Clicking the SESSION STATS tab brings up the 802.1X SESSION STATISTICS page, which displays 802.1x statistics information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Port This parameter specifies the port index. Session ID - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 524
504 802.1X Supplicant Statistics 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the SUPP SESSION STATS tab brings up the 802.1X SUPPLICANT SESSION STATISTICS page, which displays information about the 802.1x supplicant session. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Port - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 525
505 Parameter Description Eapol Resp FrTx This parameter specifies the number of the EAPOL response packet frame transmitted. Eapol ReqId FrRx This parameter specifies the number of the EAPOL request identifier packet received. Eapol Req FrRx This parameter specifies the number of the EAPOL - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 526
506 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the MAC SESSION STATS tab brings up the MAC SESSION STATISTICS page, which displays statistics information about 802.1x MAC sessions. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Supplicant MacAddr Frames Rx Frames Tx Session ID - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 527
507 IP The IP link allows you to view IP statistics through the following pages: • "ARP Cache" on page 507 • "ICMP Statistics" on page 508 ARP Cache Clicking the ARP CACHE tab brings up the ARP CACHE page, which displays ARP entries. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 528
508 4 Networking Switch Modules ICMP Statistics Parameter Interface MAC Address IP Address Media Type Description This parameter specifies the interface from which this ARP entry is learned. This parameter specifies the MAC address. This parameter specifies the IP address. This parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 529
509 Parameter Description Receive Destination This parameter specifies the number of received Unreachable destination unreachables. Received Redirect This parameter specifies the number of received redirects. Received Echo Requests This parameter specifies the number of echo requests.. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 530
510 4 Networking Switch Modules IPv6 The IPv6 link allows you to view IPv6 statistics through the following pages: • "IP V6 Interface Statistics" on page 510 • "ICMP V6 Statistics" on page 512 IP V6 Interface Statistics Clicking the IPV6 INTERFACE tab brings up the IPV6 INTERFACE STATISTICS page - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 531
511 Parameter Addr Errs Fwd Dgrams Unknown protos Discdrs Delivers Out Rqst Out Discards Out No Routes Reasm Reqds Reasm OKs Reasm Fails Frag OKs Frag Fails Frag Creates Rcvd Mcast Pkts Description This parameter specifies the number of IPv6 packets received with address errors. This parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 532
512 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Send Mcast Pkts Trunctd Pkts Description This parameter specifies the number of IPv6 multicast packets transmitted. This parameter specifies the number of packets truncated. ICMP V6 Statistics Clicking the ICMPV6 tab brings up the ICMPV6 STATISTICS page - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 533
513 Parameter Description In Time Excds This parameter specifies the number of receive timeouts. In Param Probs This parameter specifies the number of parameters probed. In PktTooBigs This parameter specifies the number of too big packets received. In Echos This parameter specifies the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 534
514 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description Out Param Probs This parameter specifies the number of parameters probed. Out Pkts Too Big This parameter specifies the number of too big packets transmitted. Out Echos This parameter specifies the number of echo requests transmitted. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 535
515 RIP Statistics Clicking the RIP link brings up the RIP INTERFACE STATISTICS page, which displays RIP statistics. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter IP Address Received Bad Packets Received Bad Routes Transmitted Updates Description This parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 536
516 4 Networking Switch Modules RIP6 The RIP6 link allows you to view RIP6 statistics through the following pages: • "RIP6 Interface Statistics" on page 516 • "RIP6 Route Information" on page 517 RIP6 Interface Statistics Clicking the INTERFACE STATISTICS tab brings up the RIP6 INTERFACE - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 537
517 Parameter In Unk-Cmd In Other-Ver In Discards Out Msg Out Req Out Resp Out TrigUpd Description This parameter specifies the number of RIPng unknown command packets received. This parameter specifies the number of RIPng other version packets received. This parameter specifies the number of - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 538
518 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the ROUTE INFORMATION tab brings up the RIP6 ROUTE INFORMATION page, which displays information about RIPng routes. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Destination Prefix-len Protocol Route-IfIndex Next-Hop Route-Metric - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 539
519 OSPF The OSPF link allows you to view OSPF statistics through the following pages: • "OSPF Route Information" on page 519 • "OSPF Link State DB" on page 520 OSPF Route Information Clicking the ROUTE INFORMATION tab brings up the OSPF ROUTE INFORMATION page, which displays information about OSPF - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 540
520 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Cost Type 2 Cost Interface Description This parameter specifies the cost. This parameter specifies the Type 2 cost. This parameter specifies the interface. OSPF Link State DB Clicking the LINK STATE DATABASE tab brings up the OSPF LINK STATE DATABASE - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 541
521 Parameter Sequence Checksum Age Description This parameter specifies the sequence number of this link state information. This parameter specifies the checksum. This parameter specifies the link state information age in seconds. OSPFv3 The OSPFv3 link allows you to view OSPFv3 statistics - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 542
522 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Destination Address Prefix Gateway Type Area ID Cost Interface Description This parameter specifies the destination address. This parameter specifies the prefix. This parameter specifies the gateway. This parameter specifies the type. This parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 543
523 Parameter Area ID Type Link State ID Router ID Sequence Checksum Age Description This parameter specifies the area identifier. This parameter specifies the link state type. This parameter specifies the link state identifier. This parameter specifies the router identifier. This parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 544
524 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description VRRP Global Statistics Checksum Errors This parameter specifies the number of checksum errors. Version Errors This parameter specifies the number of version errors. Virtual Router ID Errors This parameter specifies the number of Virtual - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 545
525 Parameter Authentication Type Mismatch Packet Length Errors Description This parameter specifies the number of authentication type mismatch received. This parameter specifies the number of VRRP packets received with invalid length. IGMP Snooping The IGMP link allows you to view IGMP - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 546
526 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter All Vlan ID Description This parameter gives you the option to clear all the IGMP statistics. This parameter give you the option to clear IGMP statistics for a particular VLAN. IGMP Snooping V1/V2 Statistics Clicking the IGS STATISTICS tab brings up the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 547
527 Parameter Description Group Queries Received This parameter specifies the number of group query packets received. Group and Source This parameter specifies the number of group and Queries Received source query packets received. IGMP Reports Received This parameter specifies the number of - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 548
528 IGMP Snooping V3 Statistics 4 Networking Switch Modules Clicking the IGS V3 STATISTICS tab brings up the IGMP SNOOPING V3 STATISTICS page, which displays IGMP snooping V3 statistics information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description VLAN ID - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 549
529 Parameter ALLOW Messages Received BLOCK Messages Received V3 Reports Sent Description This parameter specifies the number of allow messages received. This parameter specifies the number of block messages received. This parameter specifies the number of V3 reports transmitted. IGMP Statistics - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 550
530 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Group and Source Queries Received IGMP V1/V2 Reports Received IGMP V3 Reports Received General Queries Transmitted Group Queries Transmitted Group and Source Queries Transmitted Description This parameter specifies the number of group and source query - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 551
531 PIM The PIM link allows you to view PIM statistics through the following pages: • "PIM Interface Statistics" on page 531 • "PIM Neighbor Statistics" on page 532 • "PIM BSR Info" on page 533 • "PIM RP Set Information" on page 534 • "PIM Route Information" on page 535 PIM Interface Statistics - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 552
532 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Neighbor Count Query Interval DR address DR Priority Description This parameter specifies the neighbor count. This parameter specifies the query interval. This parameter specifies the DR address. This parameter specifies the DR priority. PIM Neighbor - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 553
533 Parameter Expiry Version Priority Mode Component Override Interval LAN Delay Description This parameter specifies the expiry. This parameter specifies the version. This parameter specifies the priority. This parameter specifies the mode. This parameter specifies the component. This parameter - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 554
534 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Description BSR This parameter specifies the BSR. BSR Address This parameter specifies the BSR address. Priority This parameter specifies the priority. Hash Mask Length This parameter specifies the Hash Mask Length. PIM RP Set Information - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 555
535 Parameter Hold Time Expiry Time Component Description This parameter specifies the Hold time in seconds. This parameter specifies the expiry time in seconds. This parameter specifies the component identifier. PIM Route Information Clicking the MROUTE INFO tab brings up the PIM ROUTE - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 556
536 Parameter Interface Up Time Expiry Time Receive Packets 4 Networking Switch Modules Description This parameter specifies the This parameter specifies the up time in seconds. This parameter specifies the expiry time in seconds. This parameter specifies the number of packets received. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 557
537 DVMRP The DVMRP link allows you to view DVMRP statistics through the following pages: • "DVMRP Routers" on page 537 • "DVMRP Multicast Routers" on page 538 • "DVMRP Prune Statistics" on page 539 DVMRP Routers Clicking the ROUTES tab brings up the DVMRP ROUTES page, which displays DVMRP routes - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 558
538 4 Networking Switch Modules Parameter Neighbor Interface Description This parameter specifies the neighbor address for this route. This parameter specifies the interface identifier. DVMRP Multicast Routers Clicking the MULTICAST ROUTES tab brings up the DVMRP MULTICAST ROUTES page, which - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 559
539 DVMRP Prune Statistics Clicking the PRUNE FORWARD tab brings up the DVMRP PRUNE STATISTICS page, which DVMRP prune statistics information. The parameters for this page are shown in the following table. Parameter Description Source Network Address This parameter specifies the source network - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 560
540 4 Networking Switch Modules Firmware Upgrading Procedures The procedures for firmware upgrading and using a fallback firmware image are listed below. Upgrading Firmware on the Switch using TFTP: To upgrade the switch's firmware, use the procedure below. 1. Copy the latest firmware to the TFTP - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 561
541 firmware image.Accessing the Switch Firmware through the Web-based Management Utility 1. Enter the IP address of the switch into the address bar of your browser and hit . 2. On the next screen, click on the SYSTEM link on the list on the left. The window to the right shows you the current - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 562
542 4 Networking Switch Modules Note: The numbers in the Product Type entry change depending upon the switch you are using. 3. Once the boot sequence is interrupted, it will display menuoptions as shown in. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 563
543 Use the "H" option to set hardware information by typing the character H. This will display the hardware information that can be changed as shown in. 4. To choose the boot from a fallback image, type the command: rflag=1 5. Type Save to save the hardware information. 6. Type Exit to exit the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 564
544 4 Networking Switch Modules Upgrading Fallback Firmware using TFTP: To upgrade fallback firmware using TFTP, use the procedure below. 1. Copy the latest firmware to the TFTP root directory on the TFTP server machine. 2. Make sure the upgraded TFTP server and switch both have network reach - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 565
545 Hit any key to stop autoboot: 5 3. Once the boot sequence is interrupted, it will display menu options.Use the "H" option to set hardware information by typing the character H. This will display the hardware information that can be changed. 4. Configure the IP address for this switch (only for - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 566
546 4 Networking Switch Modules 14. If the download fails, check the IP address, file name, network connections and configurations to reach the TFTP server. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 567
-based, point-to-point bidirectional serial link network communications architecture. Acer offers three different Infiniband modules: • 4X QDR (40 Gb/s) have an InfiniBand card installed on its mainboard. See "Appendix A: Troubleshooting" on page 581 for details on the Mezzanine HCA cards that are - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 568
your blade enclosure system. Use the same instructions below for installing either the pass-through Replace immediately with another module or with a dummy module cover to maintain airflow integrity. Acer 4X QDR InfiniBand Switch Module Figure 4-224. InfiniBand Switch Module 2 6 3 5 RESET - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 569
549 Item Description 1 System error. Fault LED (Red)1 2 System status. Ready LED (Green)2 3 External InfiniBand Port (16 QSFP ports for Q3636 and 18 QSFP ports for Q3618) 4 Per Port Dual-color LED, PHY link(Green)/Logic link(Amber)/ACT blinking(Green+Amber) 5 Module Release Handle 6 - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 570
550 4 Networking Switch Modules Acer 4X QDR InfiniBand Switch Module with Integrated CMM Figure 4-225. SBM-IBS-Q3616M InfiniBand Switch Module 25 3 5 RESET CMM NA / NA 1 / 2 3 / 4 5 / 6 7 / 8 9 / 10 8 1 10 7 4 KVM CMM - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 571
CMM, which cause the CMM to return to default settings. See Chapter 4, Section 4.1 of the AB7000 User's Manual for more information on the operation of the CMM itself, including instructions on how to use both the KVM and RJ45 connections. InfiniBand Switch LEDs SBM-IBS-Q3616/M InfiniBand switch - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 572
Networking Switch Modules LED State Indication Description Module Power LED (Green) Steady On Off Switch has power and is operational There is a problem with the power being supplied to the switch. Port Physical Link LED (Green) Steady On Physical link established Blink Physical link error - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 573
5 Acer Smart Blade Manager - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 574
visually for easy management and is useful for monitoring the status of each blade system. The application supports remote KVM and Virtual Media. In the Acer Smart Blade Manager device list you will see the Acer Blade Server icon for each CMM added. Double-click the icon to open the login screen - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 575
555 Blade System tab Once you log in successfully, you will be redirected to the Blade System tab. This is the main Acer Blade Server management User Interface. The upper part of the window displays the status of all blade systems being monitored. Any changes to a server will - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 576
rear images of the blade system. The front view shows blade system status while the rear view shows the status of the power supply, Acer switch, InfiniBand and CMM. A yellow border indicates which module is currently selected. Each module picture shows the current status of the blade system using - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 577
557 View Option: Allows you to show or hide the module status, picture and number. The different views are shown below. Right-click on a blade system picture to open a popup window to perform certain actions and power, ID and KVM functions. Blade Select a blade system to open the Blade UI in the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 578
558 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager ID: Shows the status of the ID LED. Check Enable to enable the ID. Once enabled, the ID LED on the blade - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 579
the DC current. (Only supported for 1400 W power supplies.) AC RMS current: Shows the AC RMS current. (Only supported for 1400 W power supplies.) the system load and optimize all fan speeds accordingly. Manual speed fan control mode allows you to manually adjust the speed of the power supply fans by - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 580
560 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager settings. After changing the fan speed, you should see the fan rpm change on the status screen. Note: These settings affect all - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 581
UI. Status Power Status: Shows the current power status of the selected Acer switch. Error LED: Indicates an Acer switch error. Initialized: Indicates that the Acer switch has been initialized. Switch Temp: Shows the Acer switch temperature status. 2.5V Status: Shows the status of the 2.5 voltage - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 582
more details, please refer to the Acer switch manual. With Acer switch configuration you can set the Acer switch data. IP: The IP address of the Acer switch configuration web engine. Netmask: Netmask address of the Acer switch. Acer: Acer address of the Acer switch. Datetime: Date and time settings - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 583
the username and password; it does not affect the Acer switch login to Acer Smart Blade Manager. The gigabit Pass Thru module has same UI as the Acer switch, excluding Acer switch configuration and Error LED. They share the same position in the Acer Blade Server enclosure. Voltage Shows the current - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 584
564 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager CMM Select one of the CMM modules to open the CMM UI. Status IP: Shows the CMM IP address. Master/Slave: Shows - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 585
cannot automatically be adjusted for daylight saving time. You will need to manually adjust the UTC offset twice a year to compensate for daylight saving time. Command Reset: Click to reset the CMM. Once clicked, Acer Smart Blade Manager will automatically close the session. Web Management: Click to - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 586
566 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager Slave CMM Selecting the Slave CMM gives you less information on the CMM. Only IP, Master/Slave and Status information is shown. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 587
567 Temperature: Shows the temperature status. Power Control Power On: Click to turn on the InfiniBand module. Power Off: Click to turn off the InfiniBand module. Reset: Click to reset the InfiniBand module. Voltage and Temperature Shows the readout of the current InfiniBand voltages and temperature - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 588
568 Failure Summary 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager The Failure Summary is a list of failures that occurred in the blade server. The failure table shows the failure level, source, item, - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 589
to perform power on, graceful shutdown, power down, reset, ID on and ID off functions by clicking the corresponding button. Note: The KVM function supports one blade system at a time. Power Supply Summary UI The Power Supply Summary gives an overview of all installed power supplies. You can view the - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 590
insufficient, it may not be possible to turn on additional blade systems. Switch Summary UI The Switch Summary gives an overview of up to two Acer switch (or gigabit pass thru) modules. You can see the voltages, temperatures and switch status in a single view. Click Web Management to open a browser - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 591
the UI. click Start at the bottom to initialize the text console connection. The UTF-8 checkbox allows you to select a different UTF-8 character set to support multiple languages. Click Stop to stop the text console. At the top are the Power and KVM control panels for the blade systems. The power - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 592
572 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager and power down. When a blade system is turned off, pressing the power button will turn on the blade system. KVM console The - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 593
the checkbox to allow your system to automatically set the mouse speed. Mouse Speed Fixed scaling: You can also check the Fixed Scaling checkbox and manually set the mouse speed using a pull-down menu. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 594
574 Event Log 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager Acer blade servers log system events using standard IPMI formats. To see the event logs, click the Event Log tab. Initially only SEL information will be - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 595
575 Logon Management The Logon Management tab displayes up to 63 user accounts. Click Get User button to retrieve the current user list. Each user has a User Name, Privilege Level and Enable field. The Privilege Level will be one of the following: • Administrator - able to access all functions. • - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 596
576 5 Acer Smart Blade Manager To create a new user, click New User. A New User dialog box opens and allows the adminstrator to enter the required information. Sequence - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 597
577 Virtual Media The CMM module supports the use of two virtual drives with the same function as a SIM IPMI device. Note: The virtual drive in the CMM module will be dedicated to the blade system currently selected for KVM. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 598
Smart Blade Manager The CMM Setting tab provides LAN configuration, SNMP setting and CMM information. LAN Configuration: Shows the current CMM IP address, Acer and Subnet Mask. The CMM IP type can be set as a DHCP or static address. SNMP: Lets you specify the SNMP destination address to receive - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 599
579 Connecting to the Slave CMM If you have installed two CMMs in one blade server, one should be assigned as the master CMM and the other as the slave CMM. You should connect to the master CMM for management purposes. However, you may also connect to the slave CMM to check event logs, manage login - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 600
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 602
582 Appendix A: Troubleshooting BIOS POST Messages During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is found, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. The following is a list of such BIOS messages. BIOS Message Description Failure Fixed Disk - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 603
583 BIOS Message Description System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS installed Default Setup Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 604
584 Appendix A: Troubleshooting BIOS Message Description System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed Shadow memory. Fixed Disk n Fixed disk n (0-3) identified. Invalid System Configuration Data Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data. I/O device IRQ conflict I/O device IRQ conflict error. - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 605
the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. Press to resume, to Setup, for previous Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press to start the boot process or to enter Setup and change the settings. Press to - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 606
586 Appendix A: Troubleshooting BIOS Message Description Press to enter Setup Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup. PS/2 Mouse: PS/2 mouse identified. Run - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 607
and terminal. Recoverable POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem. BIOS may also issue one of the following beep codes: • One long and two short beeps - video configuration error • One repetitive long beep - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 608
588 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Post Code Description 0Eh Initialize I/O component 0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE 10h Initialize Power Management 11h Load alternate registers with initial POST values 12h - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 609
extended memory for RomPilot 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST device initialization 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 47h Initialize I20 support 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 610
590 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Post Code Description 59h Initialize POST display service 5Ah Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" 5Bh Disable CPU cache 5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB 60h Test extended memory 62h - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 611
591 Post Code Description 82h Detect and install external RS232 ports 83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers 84h Detect and install external parallel ports 85h Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices 86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports. 87h Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices ( - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 612
592 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Post Code Description 9Dh Initialize security engine (optional) 9Eh Enable hardware interrupts 9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives A0h Set time of day - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 613
593 Post Code Description BFh Check virus and backup reminders C0h Try to boot with INT 19 C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h Initialize error display function C4h Initialize system error handler C5h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) C6h Initialize - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 614
594 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Post Code Description E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h Go - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 615
595 failed. For example, "2C 0002" means address line 1 (bit one set) has failed. "2E 1020" means data bits 12 and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower 16 bits. The BIOS also sends the bitmap to the port80 LED display. It first displays the checkpoint code, followed by a delay, the high- - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 616
596 Appendix A: Troubleshooting - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 617
Setup 168 Post Codes 587 Post Messages 582 Security 186 Server Management 188 Blade AB2x280 F1 203 AB460 F1 147 Configuration 9 C CMM 18 Acer Smart Blade Console 37 Acer Smart Blade Manager 564 Connecting to Slave - Acer Smart Blade Manager 579 Firmware 27 Firmware Update 68 Functions 24 Settings - Acer AB460 F1 | User Manual - Page 618
Local 25 Remote over IP 25 L LED AB2x280 F1 Front Panel 205 AB2x280 F1 HDD 218 AB460 F1 Front Panel 149 AB460 F1 HDD 163 Front panel 7 M Manual Organization 2 Memory Population Rules AB460 F1 154 Population R ules A B2x280 F1 212 Module Acer 1/10 Ethernet Switch 262 Configuring a Switch 265 Double
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AB7000 Series
User Guide