Mini server, BIG performance

The AC100 is the perfect first server for your small business. This tiny dynamo packs a wealth of enterprise level features – including Intel Xeon processors, ECC memory, built-in RAID support, and hot-swappable HDDs in an ultra-small form factor. Add-on low power components, an 80 PLUS® certified power supply and quiet fan design, and you can enjoy a true server built for your office environment.

AC100

True server performance With support for Intel Xeon processor E3 family processors the AC100 truly offers best-in-class performance for your office as well as the performance needed to run all your necessary backup and hosting applications.

Power saving technologies This mini-server supports low voltage memory and processors, and sports an 80 PLUS

power supply to ensure energy efficiency your business demands. The AC100 also is Energy Star® certified, meaning it meets the strict environmental regulations that help save your company money.

Enterprise class reliability The AC100 employs ECC memory and embedded RAID technologies to deliver enterprise-class reliability to your office. ECC, or error correcting code, memory employs a specific code to ensure information blocks are free of errors before reading. RAID protects critical data by writing your information across multiple drives with redundancy, so a single disk failure does not lead to data loss.

Enhanced accessibility The AC100 is certified to run numerous operating systems, including Windows and Linux Enterprise Server versions. With the preloaded version of Windows Server 2012 Essentials, AC100 also packs a handy network management interface – Acer ITSmart – to enable first time server users total ease of access for setting up and monitoring ones computing infrastructure

Microsoft® Windows® Server 2012 Essentials

Ideal as a first server for small businesses, Windows Small Business Server 2012 Essentials along with Acer ITSmart provides a cost-effective and easy-to-use solution to help protect data, organize and access business information from virtually anywhere, support the applications needed to run a business, and quickly connect to cloud-based services for e-mail, collaboration and CRM. Protect Business Data

• Computer Backups: Perform an automatic daily backup of the AC100 server as well as computers in the network.

• Simplified Recovery: Restore individual files, folders, an entire PC, or the entire Windows Small Business Server with quick, easy- to-use disaster recovery tools.

• Controlled Access: Decide who can create and access shared folders of documents and files from any computer in the network.

Simplify IT management with Acer ITSmart

• Peripherals: Printer sharing and fax notification functions allow administrators to quickly network and share office printers and fax machines in real-time.

• Server Health: Monitor CPU, hard disk, network, temperature, fan speed and voltage. Receive e-mail alerts when there is a hardware problem or critical issue.

• Power Saving: Administrators are able to create power saving rules across all PC computers in the network, and access PC computer power functions remotely with ITSmart vPro Management.

Increase Business Productivity

• Easy Manageability: Take advantage of the familiar Windows-based experience to effectively use the device right out of the box.

• Run the Necessary Applications: Have access to the large Windows Server 2008 R2 ecosystem of applications.

• Connection to Cloud-Based Services: Quickly connect to online services and applications

• Work Virtually Anywhere, Anytime: Access files and documents from inside and outside the office through any common web browser using Remote Web Access.

Greater Business Insight

• Information Organization: Streamline document access and control information sharing using a centralized data repository that can be accessed from any computer on the network.

Flexible use for your flexible office Perfect first server for SOHO / SMB

Small businesses and start ups who are thinking about getting a server, but may not have dedicated IT resources, may find the AC100S with preloaded Windows® Server 2012 Essentials and Acer ITSmart to be the perfect choice. Windows Server 2012 Essentials offers an intuitive interface for scheduling back ups across networks, sharing files and completing basic data management tasks. Different from a standard NAS, the OS can also install other applications to help small businesses customize their first server experience how they need. Acer ITSmart enhances this experience with a simple UI that provides a network overview, power management of all Windows-based clients, vPro support, and simple networked printer setup. Recommended configuration

• Intel Xeon processor E3 family

• 4 GB DDR3 ECC memory

• 2 x 1TB HDD (RAID 1, expandable to 4 HDDs)

• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials

• Acer ITSmart

Reliable and secure mini server

For customers looking to do more, the AC100 can also be configured as a fully functional server that is at home anywhere in the office – from the data center to the desk. Possible uses can be email, basic web hosting, light virtualization, and file and print services Recommended configuration

• Intel Xeon processor E3 family

• 4 GB DDR3 ECC memory

• 1TB HDD (additional 1 TB can be added if RAID desired)

• User choice of OS

File Server for SOHO/SMB

An attractive entry price point allows for the AC100 to fit in perfectly as an entry file server for SOHO / SMB looking to setup file sharing, data backup and client collaboration for your employees. Recommended configuration

• Intel Core processor i3 family

• 4 GB DDR3 ECC memory

• 2 x 2 TB HDDs

• User choice of file system

In a continuing effort to improve the quality of our products, information in this brochure is subject to change without notice. Images appearing are only representations of some of the configurations available for this model. Availability may vary depending on region. Acer disclaims any liability for errors and omissions in product descriptions.

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Acer recommends Microsoft® Windows® Server 2012 Essentials.

AC100 SPECIFICATIONS

Mainboard

Processor Intel Xeon E3 series, Intel Core i3, or Intel Pentium Processor

Number of processors 1

Number of cores 4 or 2

Memory 2 x 1333/1066 MHz DDR3 unbuffered ECC memory

Storage capacity Up to 4 x 3.5 hot-swappable SATA HDDs

Expansion slots 1 x PCIe® x8 slot (x8 connector)

Onboard ports Front:

• 2 x USB 2.0 ports

Rear:

• 1 x Video port

• 1 x eSATA port

• 1 x LAN network port

• 4 x USB 2.0 ports

• 1 x OS recovery pinhole

RAID2 Integrated Intel RAID 0, 1, 5 support (6 x 3 Gb/s SATA ports)

Network controller Single-port Gigabit Ethernet adapter

Power supply 200 W 80 PLUS® bronze-level energy efficient power supply

System cooling Active heat-sink and system fan

Security and service features

Administrator / user password Power-on password Setup password Chassis intrusion alert

Device boot control Door lock TPM3 Intel® vPro™ Management4

Chassis

Form factor Micro tower

Dimensions 200 (W) x 205 (D) x 200 (H) mm (7.9 x 8.1 x 7.9 inches) with bezel

Weight 6.67 kq (14.48 lbs) maximum with all components populated 5.1 kg (11.24 lbs) minimum with one hard drive

OS support

Microsoft® Windows® Server® 2012 Essentials Microsoft® Windows® Server® 2012 Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2011 Essentials

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Red Hat® Enterprise Server 6 SUSE® Linux® Enterprise Server 11 SP1

Server management utilities and applications

Acer Smart Setup Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) Acer ITSmart4

Warranty 1 year standard warranty of choose extended warranties and services5

Regulatory compliance

Emissions classification (EMC)

CE (Class B) FCC (Class B)

Industry standard compliance / safety

CB UL BSMI CCC

1. AC100 offers multiple configurations. Some features and options listed are available in certain configurations only. 2. RAID is only supported on Windows operating systems. 3. TPM can be installed by request, and is optional. 4. Intel® vPro™ Management is also integrated in Acer ITSmart, and requires vPro™ supported clients in order to leverage the relevant features. Please consult an authorized Intel or Acer representative for more information. 4. Acer ITSmart available only with Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials preloaded. 5. Extension warranty services may vary by country. Please contact an Acer authorized reseller for more information.