Advantech sky-8100 User Manual

1u carrier grade server based on processor intel xeon-d series

Hide thumbs

Table Of Contents

100

101

102

103

104

105

106

107

108

109

110

111

112

113

114

115

116

117

118

119

120

121

122

123

124

125

126

127

128

129

130

131

132

133

134

135

136

137

138

139

140

141

142

143

144

145

146

147

148

149

150

151

152

page of 152

/ 152
Contents
Table of Contents
Bookmarks

Table of Contents

Quick Links

Download this manual

SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229

Page I

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for Advantech sky-8100

Page 3: Revision History
Revision History Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Revision Modifications 12/29/2016 Initial draft version SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page I...
Page 4: Copyright And Trademarks
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2016 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice.
Page 5 If an Advantech product is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time and freight.
Page 6 We appreciate your valuable input in helping make our products and documentation better. Please send all such - in writing to: ncg@advantech.com SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page IV...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
2.3.13 UART Interface ..................47 2.3.14 System Management Bus (SMBus 2.0) ............. 48 2.3.15 Integrated 10GbE Controller ..............49 2.3.16 Dual 15 Gbps PHY – Inphi CS4227 ............50 SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 5...
Page 8 4.1.1.3 Attach the Cabinet (Outer) Member to the Rail ......... 89 4.1.1.4 Mount the Chassis into the Cabinet ..........90 4.1.2 Hard Drive ....................92 4.1.2.1 Hard Drive Replacement ..............92 SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 6...
Page 9 C.1 Redundant 650W AC PSU ................. 140 C.1.1 Current Drawn From AC Source ............... 140 C.1.2 Max Inrush Current Drawn From AC Source ..........140 C.1.3 Power Supplies Be Configured For Hot Failover ........140 C.2 Redundant 650W DC PSU ................. 142 SKY-8100 Manual V01 20160923...
Page 10 Appendix D Declaration of Conformity ......144 Appendix E Warranty and RMA ......... 146 Appendix F Glossary ............148 SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 8...
Page 11 Figure 2-20: Broadwell-DE LAN Implementation with Intel I350 Block Diagram ..51 Figure 2-21: Broadwell-DE LAN Implementation with Intel I210 Block Diagram ..52 Figure 2-22: Front View of SKY-8100 (Cover Closed) ..........54 Figure 2-23: Front View of SKY-8100 (Cover Opened) ..........54 Figure 2-24: Front Panel .....................
Page 12 Figure 4-27: Power Module Replacement ..............100 Figure 4-28: Air Filter ....................101 Figure 4-29: Air Filter Assembly ................101 Figure 4-30: PSU Modules ..................102 Figure 4-31: 2.5” HDD ....................103 SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 10...
Page 13 Figure A-12: CS4227 Chipset Upgrade (I2C1) ............125 Figure A-13: USB3.0 (USB1) ..................126 Figure A-14: Clear CMOS (CLS_CMOS1) ..............128 Figure A-15 : ME Mode Select (ME_MODE1) ............129 Figure A-16: LAN Port Reset (SW2) ................. 130 SKY-8100 Manual V01 20160923...
Page 14 LIST OF TABLES Table 1-1: Packaging List ................... 17 Table 1-2: PXE BIOS Options ..................25 Table 2-1: PCBA List for SKY-8100 System ............... 30 Table 2-2: Major Specification of SKY-8100MB ............30 Table 2-3: Summary of SKY-8100MB ................. 31 Table 2-4: Available Product Versions ................
Page 15 Table A-19: LAN Port Reset (SW2) Switch Setting ........... 130 Table B-1: BOIS POST Codes .................. 132 Table C-1: Maximum Input Current ................140 Table C-2: 650W AC Power Supply Specification ............. 141 Table C-3: 650W DC Power Supply Specification ............. 142 SKY-8100 Manual V01 20160923...
Page 17: Safety Introductions
Advantech intends to provide all necessary information to install and handle the SKY-8100 in this manual. Because of the complexity of this product and its various uses, we do not guarantee that the given information is complete. If you need additional information, contact your Advantech representative.
Page 18: Safety Precautions - Static Electricity
Doing so will discharge any static electricity that might have built up in your body. The SKY-8100 supports an ESC Ground lug for grounding of service and other technical staff at location B (see Section 2.4.2...
Page 19: Unpacking
“box” in the remainder of this document. When opening the box, you will find the SKY-8100 embedded in protective foam and the accessory box embedded to the foam. Remove the accessory box first and then pull out the unit including the protective foam using both hands.
Page 20: Installation And Configuration
Section 1.3.1 Rack Mounting The SKY-8100 server is designed to be installed in a standard 19-inch rack. Please follow the basic guidelines below for rack mounting: Mount the mounting ears on the each side of the unit using the screws included.
Page 21: Powering On
1.3.3 Connecting to Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse The SKY-8100 supports a VGA port and two USB ports at the rear of the unit for connection of a monitor, keyboard and mouse. Please refer to Section 2.4.2...
Page 22: Figure 1-3: Putty Session Configuration
The remainder of this section describes how to configure PuTTY on a Windows platform for connection with the SKY-8100 serial console as a reference. Other terminal programs may be used in a similar way as well.
Page 23: Figure 1-4: Putty Serial Configuration
Figure 1-4: PuTTY Serial Configuration Figure 1-5: PuTTY Keyboard Settings SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 21...
Page 24: Figure 1-6: Putty Colour Settings
BIOS has been optimized for minimum boot time. The BIOS will move through POST quickly and immediately try to boot an OS according to the selected boot options in the BIOS. SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 22...
Page 25: Installing An Os
- Install an image from a USB key - Install an OS via network boot. If you use Advantech’s services to pre-install an OS, you can skip the following section. 1.3.5.1 Pre-Installed reference OS If you receive this manual along with a sample unit, the system will have a reference OS installed by default.
Page 26: Installing An Os Via Network Boot
/ or Linux distribution. Please make sure you configure the network installer image properly for the Ethernet port / device of the SKY-8100 that you plan to use for the installation. SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 27: Booting An Os Via Network Boot
DHCP servers in your network. Note! The PXE client in the SKY-8100 sends the system’s GUID as part of the DHCP Request. Some boot servers have mechanisms to automatically configure the target OS image based on the client system’s GUID. Using this mechanism allows to use the same boot server for network booting of different devices / servers.
Page 28: Getting Help: Technical Support And Assistance
1.4 Getting Help: Technical Support and Assistance In case the unit you received is a sample for evaluation, please contact your Advantech representative. For production units, please follow the process below: Visit the Advantech web site at http://www.advantech.com/support to find the latest information about the SKY-8100 and related products.
Page 30: Overview
A management card provides 4 GbE Ethernet ports, 2 10GE ports, 2 USB and a TAM alarm module connector. The SKY-8100 is designed for NEBS Level 3 carrier grade environments and where limited rack space is available. Interoperability testing is performed with a wide selection of third-party PCIe card vendors.
Page 31: Sky-8100 System Architecture
2.2 SKY-8100 System Architecture This section describes the system architecture and functionality of SKY-8100. Figure 錯誤! 所指定的樣式的文字不存在文件中。-2 SKY-8100 System Architecture SKY-8100 Manual V04 20161115 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 29...
Page 32: Sky-8100 Board List
2.2.1 SKY-8100 Board List This section contains a summary of PCBA list in SKY-8100 1U system. Table 2-1: PCBA List for SKY-8100 System PCBA Function PCB Color / Layers Main Board. Includes Major CPU and NAMB-3260MB Green / 10 Chipset Design.
Page 33: Sky-8100Mb Hardware Functions
Support Intel PECI 3.0  Provides BMC Module Connection for System  LOM Module Connection Management Support Provides Infineon SLB9660TT1.2 / SLB9665TT2.0  TPM Module Connection Module Connection SKY-8100 Manual V04 20161115 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 31...
Page 34: Product Versions
2.2.4 Product Versions The SKY-8100 is available in the following standard configurations. Contact your Advantech representative for availability of other configuration options. Table 2-4: Available Product Versions Model Name Configurations SKY-8100AS-0000E 1U HPS w GSMB-3010/Xeon-D 1548 8C/STD AC/PCIEx8 SKY-8100BS-0000E 1U HPS w GSMB-3010/Xeon-D 1508 2C/STD AC/PCIEx8...
Page 35: Technical Specifications
Figure 2-3: System Dimensions 2.3.2 Regulatory Compliance The Advantech SKY-8100 meets the specifications and regulations for safety and EMC defined in this chapter. Please contact your Advantech representative for a copy of the declaration of conformity or detailed test reports. 2.3.2.1 Safety Table 2-5: Applicable Safety Regulations USA / Canada UL 60950-1 2 nd CEdition /CSA C22.2 No.
Page 36: Electromagnetic Compatibility
The CE marking on this product indicates that it is in compliance with the European Union EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, Safety Directive 2001/95/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, and RoHS (recast) Directive 2011/65/EU. SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 34...
Page 37: Block Diagram
2.3.3 Block Diagram This section describes detail block diagram and functionality of main board. Following diagram is mainboard block diagram. Figure 2-4: SKY-8100 Block Diagram SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 35...
Page 38: Processor(S)
Information on Pentium/Xeon-D processors supported will be added once launched by Intel. Other CPU SKUs can be supported on the SKY-8100 but thermal limitations and / or life cycle restrictions may apply. If you’re interested in the support of other CPU SKUs, please contact your Advantech representative.
Page 39: Ddr4 Memory System
2133 1866 RDIMM Dual Rank x4 16GB / 32GB 2133 1866 LRDIMM Quad Rank x4 32GB / 64GB 2133 2133 Figure 2-5: DIMM and CPU Location SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 37...
Page 40: Ddr4 Dimm Type And Configuration Priorities
16GB A /B 2Rx4 16GB 32GB 1Rx8 Non-ECC 2Rx8 16GB SO-DIMM 1Rx8 2Rx8 16GB 1Rx8 VLP-RDIMM 2Rx8 16GB 1Rx8 Non-ECC 2Rx8 16GB VLP-UDIMM 1Rx8 2Rx8 16GB SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 38...
Page 41: Ddr4 Dimm Population Configurations
Table 2-11: DIMM Configurations Table for One DIMM Socket per Channel Style 1N / 2N DIMM0 RDIMM SRx4, SRx8, DRx4, DRx8 Frequencies DDR4-1333, -1600, -1866, -2133, -2400 SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 39...
Page 42: Broadwell-De Ddr4 Dimm Location And Smbus Mapping
DDR4 DIMM A0 1010 000x (A0) SA[2:0]=”001” DDR4 DIMM A1 1010 001x (A2) SA[2:0]=”010” DDR4 DIMM B0 1010 010x (A4) SA[2:0]=”011” DDR4 DIMM B1 1010 011x (A6) SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 40...
Page 43: Validated Modules
2.3.7 USB The SKY-8100 supports four external USB3.0 ports which can be used to connect low, full and high speed devices. The 5V supply rail supplied to external devices is current limited by a self resetting, electronic fuse to 500mA.
Page 44: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) 3.0 Controllers
Controller Interface compliant to the EHCI 1.0 Specification. The EHCI supports up to six USB 3.0 root ports with 2 of these being used on the SKY-8100. The controller integrates a Rate-Matching Hub to support USB 1.1 devices. Universal Host Controller and Open Host Controller Interfaces are not supported by the PCH.
Page 45: Serial Ata(Sata) Controller
6.0Gb/s (600MB/s). The SATA controller supports two modes of operation—a native mode and an AHCI mode using memory space. The SATA ports are implemented per below table on the SKY-8100. Table 2-15: SATA Ports PCH Port...
Page 46: Figure 2-11: M.2 Ssds' Locations
Two M.2 SSDs are supported on the SKY-8100 located at CN17 and CN18 of server board as shown below. Figure 2-11: M.2 SSDs’ Locations The following table summarizes the drives validated on the SKY-8100: Table 2-16: Validated M.2 SSDs Vendor...
Page 47: Pci Express (Pcie) Gen3 Expansion
2.3.9 PCI Express (PCIe) Gen3 Expansion The SKY-8100 supports a total of two PCIe extension slots for 2 full height / full length PCIe cards. Each extension slot supports a PCIex8 gen3 interface. Figure 2-13: PCIe Cages (Top View) Advantech supplies power cables for 3pin and 4pin power connectors on PCIe cards compliant to the PCIe CEM specification.
Page 48: Figure 2-14: Broadwell-De Pcie Gen3 Expansion Gold Finger Location On
The total power budget available for PCIe cards in NEBS environments is 300W and 600W for non-NEBS environments (SKY-8100H system SKUs). Although the SKY-8100 has been carefully designed and validated to meet the PCIe card TDP budgets using worst case add-in card configurations available to Advantech, a validation and qualification for specific configurations is still required.
Page 49: Pci Express Gen2 Root Port
2.3.13 UART Interface - Two UART Ports Only Provide Transmit (TXD) and Receiver (RXD) Signals. - Default Baud Rate is 115200 and Be Set in BIOS. SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 47...
Page 50: System Management Bus (Smbus 2.0)
EXT I2C PCH SMBus (BMC I2C Ch4) HWM I2C (BMC I2C Ch2) (AST2400) NAMB-3260MB PMBus (BMC I2C Ch1) NAMB-3260LOM IPMB Figure 2-17: SKY-8100 System SMBus Block Diagram SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 48...
Page 51: Integrated 10Gbe Controller
- Auto-negotiation for backplane Ethernet (IEEE 802.3 Clause 73) - 10GBASE-KR interface to 10G SFI PHY (Inphi* CS4227) Figure 2-18: Broadwell-DE Integrated 10GbE Logical Block Diagram SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 49...
Page 52: Dual 15 Gbps Phy - Inphi Cs4227
- 10G Base-KR Auto-Negotiation and Coefficient Training - KR FEC - 16G/8G/4G/2G/1G Fibre Channel Rate Negotiation Figure 2-19: Broadwell-DE SFP+ Implementation with Inphi CS4227 Block Diagram SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 50...
Page 53: Quadl Port Gbe Lan Controller - Intel I350
- Virtualization: I/OAT, VMDq (8Qs per port), SR-IOV (PCI SIG complient) - Supports IEEE 1588 (TimeSynch) per Packet Figure 2-20: Broadwell-DE LAN Implementation with Intel I350 Block Diagram SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 51...
Page 54: Gbe Lan Controller - Intel I210
- Interrupt Moderation, VLAN support, IP Checksum Offload - ECC – Error Correcting Memory in Packet Buffers - PXE and iSCSI Boot Figure 2-21: Broadwell-DE LAN Implementation with Intel I210 Block Diagram SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 52...
Page 55: Hardware Monitor Chip - Nuvoton Nct7904D
2.3.19 Hardware Monitor Chip – NuvoTon NCT7904D Feature Details - Voltage Monitor - Temperature Monitor - PECI (PLATFORM ENVIRONMENT CONTROL INTERFACE) - Watch Dog Timer - Case Open SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 53...
Page 56: System Hardware Specificatoin
Figure 2-22: Front View of SKY-8100 (Cover Closed) Figure 2-22 shows the front view of the SKY-8100 with the front cover in the closed (up) position. The front LEDs are visible when the front cover is either closed or opened.
Page 57: Front Panel
Fan status LED indicating power, normal operation and failure statuses. Front swappable fan modules allow servicing without opening the top cover or removing the unit from the rack. SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 55...
Page 58: Status Leds
2.4.1.1 Status LEDs The SKY-8100 supports an array of status and alarm LEDs on both the front and rear panels. The LEDs are visible when the front cover is closed as well as when the front cover is open. Figure 2-25: Status LEDs (Front Panel)
Page 59 Each disk bay has an integrated disk tray that includes a Amber LEDs handle and locking mechanism, as well as the drive LEDs. Both of the LEDs show the disk tray status. SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 57...
Page 60: Rear Panel
10Gb SFP+ ports. Hot swappable, redundant AC or DC PSU. 2.4.2.1 Ethernet Connectors The SKY-8100 supports RJ-45 jacks on the rear panel with two LED indicators, shown Figure 2-27. The LED indicators show the status of output transmission. Figure 2-27: RJ-45 LEDs (Rear Panel) SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co.
Page 61: Table 2-20: Rj-45 Leds
Blinking Green 10Mbps Active Amber Green 100Mbps Linked Amber Blinking Green 100Mbps Active Green Green 1000Mbps Linked Green Blinking Green 1000Mbps Active LAN1~LAN2 LED No Link SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 59...
Page 62: Bios
2.4.3 BIOS The SKY-8100’s BIOS is based on Advantech’s APTIO BIOS and compliant to the UEFI, SMBIOS and ACPI specifications. The BIOS performs probing, initialization and configuration of the SKY-8100 and initializes the OS boot process at the end of POST (Power On Self Test).
Page 63: Table 2-21: Pcie Devices
B0:D31:F7 8086:0x2360 8086:0x23E0 reset ® Intel Management Engine B0:D22:F0 8086:0x2364 8086:0x23E4 Interface #1 (MEI #1) ® Intel Management Engine B0:D22:F1 8086:0x2365 8086:0x23E5 Interface #2 (MEI #2) SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 61...
Page 64: Advanced Platform Management
- Capability to log system events from the x86 host - Enhanced security (more information available under NDA) 2.4.4.1 Hardware and Environmental Monitoring BMC monitors all critical voltages on the SKY-8100: - Main system voltages (12V, 5V, 3.3V) - Standby voltages (5V_SB, 3.3V_SB)
Page 65: Figure 2-28: Thermal Sensor Locations
The BMC also monitors the fans: - Fans on fan modules - Fans integrated into PSUs (via PMBus) In addition, the BMC supervises critical status signals - CPU Error pins SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 63...
Page 66: Thermal Management
Fan is a fan control algorithm that provides proper cooling to the system while minimizing noise and maximizing fan MTBF. The Smart Fan parameters have been optimized for the SKY-8100 and are automatically loaded at system start time. The Smart Fan algorithm uses the CPU temperatures as basis as the CPUs are the hottest elements in the system under normal circumstances.
Page 67: Power Supplies
2.4.5 Power Supplies The SKY-8100 supports 650W redundant DC and AC power supplies. Technical specification for the power supply can be found in Appendix 2.4.5.1 AC PSU The system thermals are managed by the BMC using a Smart Fan algorithm. Smart Fan is a fan control algorithm that provides proper cooling to the system while minimizing noise and maximizing fan MTBF.
Page 68: Dc Psu
95°C 100°C 2000RPM 1500RPM After a shut down, the PSU module can be restarted via a cycle of the primary power or by Advanced Platform Management. SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 66...
Page 69: Product Labelling
2.4.6 Product Labelling The SKY-8100 contains a number of labels that help to identify the product as well as the MAC addresses used by the system. The type label is placed on the bottom side of the unit and other labels can be found inside the unit.
Page 70: Electronic Label: Fru Eeprom
2.4.6.1 Electronic Label: FRU EEPROM The SKY-8100 supports an onboard FRU EEPROM which can be accessed via the BMC using IPMI FRU Commands. The FRU EEPROM is compliant to the IPMI Specification. root@debian:/home/user# ipmitool fru FRU Device Description : Builtin FRU Device (ID 0)
Page 71: Advanced Platform Features
2.5 Advanced Platform Features 2.5.1 Intrusion Detection The SKY-8100 supports intrusion detection by default. Removing or lifting the top cover will activate an intrusion detection switch (location IS1). Chassis intrusion will be signaled via an IPMI event by the BMC.
Page 73: Bios Setup Menu
3.1 BIOS Setup Menu <Section is WiP and not up to date> This section describes the SKY-8100’s UEFI BIOS based on AMI’s APTIO BIOS. Users can modify BIOS settings and control the special features of the SKY-8100 using the BIOS setup menu. Note! Please note that Advantech supports shipping the SKY-8100 with custom BIOS defaults to simplify the deployment and integration for our customers.
Page 74: Main Setup Menu
Main Setup screen shown below. Users can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. Figure 3-3: BIOS Setup Main Screen SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 72...
Page 75: Setting System Time And Date
Please note that system time and date are set during manufacturing process according to factory’s local time zone. You may need to update system time to reflect the desired time zone when you receive the unit. SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 73...
Page 76: Platform Setup Menu
3.2.2.2 Trusted Computing Please note that Trusted Computing support is disabled by default in the factory defaults to save system boot time. Figure 3-5: Platform Setup: Security Screen SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 74...
Page 77: Usb Configuration
Shows Current TPM Owner 3.2.2.3 USB Configuration This sub menu allows you to change the settings used for USB. Figure 3-6: Platform Setup: USB Configuration Menu SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 75...
Page 78: Table 3-3: Usb Configuration Menu
Controls the hand off of EHCI Enabled EHCI Hand-Off ownership from BIOS to OS at Disabled boot time. Port 60/64 Enabled Enables / Disables keyboard Emulation Disabled emulation SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 76...
Page 79: Security Setup
Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. 3. The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length: 3 Maximum length: 20 SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 77...
Page 80: Save & Exit Menu
3.2.4 Save & Exit Menu The SKY-8100 BIOS allows users to store BIOS configuration results as “User Defaults.” Users can select “Save as User Defaults” to record all changes which had been made in previous pages as the default setting for further use.
Page 81: Firmware Upgrades
3.3 Firmware Upgrades Advanced Platform Management allows users to update the SKY-8100’s firmware via the BMC’s system or LAN interfaces using the HPM.1 protocol and related definitions. Firmware components supported include the BMC firmware itself as well as the system BIOS.
Page 82: Bmc Application
3.3.1 BMC Application Use the following command to perform a BMC firmware upgrade: #ipmitool –I lanplus –H <BMC IP> -U administrator –P advantech hpm upgrade <BMC image> -z 1500 #ipmitool –I lanplus –H <BMC IP> -U administrator –P advantech hpm...
Page 83: Bmc Bootloader
Figure 3-9: BMC Application Upgrade 3.3.2 BMC Bootloader Use the following command to perform a BMC bootloader upgrade: #ipmitool –I lanplus –H <BMC IP> -U administrator –P advantech hpm upgrade <BMC bootloader image> -z 1500 #ipmitool –I lanplus –H <BMC IP> -U administrator –P advantech hpm...
Page 84: Figure 3-10: Bmc Bootloader Upgrade
After BMC bootloader upgrade and activation are done, check the active BMC bootloader version to make sure it is consistent with the upgraded version: #ipmitool –I lanplus –H <BMC IP> -U administrator –P advantech hpm check Figure 3-10: BMC Bootloader Upgrade SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co.
Page 85: Bios
3.3.3 BIOS Use the following command to perform a BIOS upgrade: #ipmitool –I lanplus –H <BMC IP> -U administrator –P advantech hpm upgrade <BIOS image> -z 1500 #ipmitool –I lanplus –H <BMC IP> -U administrator –P advantech hpm activate Figure 3-11: BIOS Upgrade BIOS upgrade requires a reset of the x86 host to take effect.
Page 86: Bios Nvram
3.3.4 BIOS NVRAM Use the following command to perform a BIOS NVRAM upgrade: #ipmitool –I lanplus –H <BMC IP> -U administrator –P advantech hpm upgrade <BIOS NVRAM image> -z 1500 #ipmitool –I lanplus –H <BMC IP> -U administrator –P advantech hpm...
Page 87: Figure 3-13: Check Active Bios Nvram Version
After the system reboot is completed, users may check if the active BIOS NVRAM version is consistent with the upgraded NVRAM version: #ipmitool –I lanplus –H <BMC IP> -U administrator –P advantech hpm check Figure 3-13: Check Active BIOS NVRAM Version SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co.
Page 89: Installing Components
4.1 Installing Components 4.1.1 Server Slide The SKY-8100 is suitable for 20-inch server slide. The SB bracket is for EIA rail with 5/8” pitch and square holes, and can only be mounted behind the rail. You will need to purchase transfer bracket in order to mount SB bracket on the rail with round holes.
Page 90: Remove The Chassis (Inner) Member
Likewise, the head of stand-off can not exceed 2.0mm. Each side of chassis is highly suggested to use 3 of screws or standoffs for slide attachment. Figure 4-3: Mount the Inner Chassis SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 88...
Page 91: Attach The Cabinet (Outer) Member To The Rail
Push the safety lock forward to secure the bracket. It is important to check if the safety lock is in unlocked position before mounting the brackets. Figure 4-4: Install the Bracket Figure 4-5: Uninstall the Bracket SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 89...
Page 92: Mount The Chassis Into The Cabinet
1. The 100lb-grade SB Tool-less is designed and built for 1U and 2U chassis. Not recommended for 3U or above applications. 2. Standard screw kit does not apply to chassis which is designed to be screw mounted. SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 90...
Page 93: Figure 4-7: Sb Tool-Less Bracket
Figure 4-7: SB Tool-Less Bracket Note! SB tool-less bracket is built for EIA bracket with square holes at 5/8” pitch. It doesn’t work with 1/2” pitch. SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 91...
Page 94: Hard Drive
4.1.2 Hard Drive The SKY-8100 chassis supports up to two hot-swappable hard disk drives, which are accessible from the front of the chassis, as shown in Figure 4-8, and are accessible when the front cover is open. Figure 4-8: Hard Disk Drives 4.1.2.1 Hard Drive Replacement...
Page 95: Open The Hdd Tray
Figure 4-12: Open the HDD Tray 4.1.2.3 SAS Hard Drive Carriers 2.5” SAS hard drives are mounted in drive trays as shown below: Figure 4-13: SAS Hard Drive Tray Component SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 93...
Page 96: Pci Riser Card
Loosen the 3 screws shown circled in Figure 4-14. Push the PCIe bracket to the right and remove the PCIe cards. Figure 4-14: Riser Card Replacement SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 94...
Page 97: Dismounting Cards From The Pcie Component
4.1.3.3 Reassembling the PCIe Component into the Chassis Carefully reorient the component, and then seat the component into the chassis. Engage and tighten the 2 rear screws and the 1 top retaining screw. SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 95...
Page 98: Server Board
Insert the DIMM card to the DIMM slot. Press the DIMM card downwards until two side latches well lock the memory card. Figure 4-17: (A) Install Memory Card (B) Uninstall Memory Card SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 96...
Page 99: Msata Card Installation
Loosen the thumb screw (A) shown in Figure4-19. Figure 4-19: Filter Replacement 1 Remove the front bezel containing the filter component from the front panel. Figure 4-20: Filter Replacement 2 SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 97...
Page 100: Fan Replacement
Take out the filter. Figure 4-22: Filter Replacement 4 4.1.6 Fan Replacement Loosen the thumb screw (A) shown in Figure 4-23. Figure 4-23: Fan Replacement 1 SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 98...
Page 101: Figure 4-24: Fan Replacement 2
Loosen the screws (B & C) located at the diagonal corners of the fan to be replaced. Figure 4-25: Fan Replacement 3 Remove the fan by pulling it straight out of the chassis. Figure 4-26: Fan Replacement 4 SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 99...
Page 102: Power Module Replacement
1. Push the button (A) to the right located on the power module shown circled on Figure 4-27. Pull the power module out by holding the handle. Figure 4-27: Power Module Replacement SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 100...
Page 103: Replacing Frus
After inserting the air filter, tighten the thumb screws and close the front cover. SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 101...
Page 104: Psu Modules
7. The PSU module should start operation and the PSU Status LED PS6 should turn blue. You may want to check the PSU status via Advanced Platform Management and also clean the System Event Log. SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 102...
Page 105: Disk Drives
M.2 connector will flip the M.2 module upwards once the screw is lose. Extract the M.2 module Also refer to Section 4.1.4.2. SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 103...
Page 106: Rtc Battery
6. Reinstall the PCIe card cage and the top cover. Figure 4-32: Unlocking the Battery SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 104...
Page 107: Dimms
Note! The images below have been taken on another platform, not the SKY-8100. The DIMM density and space constraints on the SKY-8100 do not allow for images that give a detailed insight into the memory installation process. DIMM count, color and keying on the images may be different from SKY-8100. Yet, the same installation process applies.
Page 111: Table A-1: Server Board Assemblies List
External USB3.0 Pin Header SPI1, SPI2 SPI Socket for BIOS ATXPWR1 Standard ATX 24-Pin Power Connector ATX12V1 +12V CPU ATX 4-Pin Power Connector CLS_CMOS1 Clear CMOS Pin Header SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 109...
Page 112: Connectors
ME Mode Select (Flash Descriptor Security) Pin Header Management LAN Port Reset Switch A.2 Connectors The following connectors and descriptions are defined by Advantech. A.2.1 LOM Connectors (CN5) Figure A-2: LOM Connector (CN5) Table A-2: LOM Connector (CN5) Pin Definitions...
Page 113 BMC SMBus Data Signal EXT_SMBUS_ALE External SMBus Alert Signal SMBCLK_BMC BMC SMBus Clock Signal LOM_PS_ON# Turn off Power Supply from BMC HWM_ALERT# BMC SMBus Alert Signal SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 111...
Page 114 Reset Button Signal (to BMC) LOM_PE_CLK_TP PCIE Clock P ID_BUTTON ID Button Signal (to BMC) LOM_PE_CLK_TN PCIE Clock N LOM_PE_TP PCIE x1 TX+ for LOM Module VGA SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 112...
Page 115 PCH_USB2_P5 USB 2.0 Port 5 P PCH_USB2_P4 USB 2.0 Port 4 P PCH_USB2_N5 USB 2.0 Port 5 N PCH_USB2_N4 USB 2.0 Port 4 N +5V Power SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 113...
Page 116: The Cpld Jtag Connectors (Cn7)
+3.3V Aux +3.3V Aux Power JTAG_TMS Test Mode Select Pull High Pull High 4.7K to +3.3V Aux No Connection No Connection JTAG_TDI Test Data In Ground SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 114...
Page 117: The Rj-45 Console Connectors (Cn9)
Figure A-4: RJ-45 Console Connector (CN9) Table A-4: RJ-45 Connector (CN9) Pin Definitions Pin Number Pin Name Function COM1 Transmitted Data Ground Ground COM1 Received Data SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 115...
Page 118: The 2X10-Pin Front Panel Connectors (Cn11)
PWRBTN#_FP Power Button Signal +3.3V Aux +3.3V Aux Power ID_BUTTON# ID Button Signal CONN_SMBDAT SM Bus Data Signal Front Panel HW Monitor Chipset Reset FP_HWM_RST# Signal SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 116...
Page 119 COM2_TXD COM2 Transmitted Data COM2_RXD COM2 Received Data Ground Ground COM1_TXD COM1 Transmitted Data COM1_RXD COM1 Received Data No Connection No Connection No Connection No Connection SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 117...
Page 120: The 2X7-Pin Front Panel Connectors (Cn14)
Ground PWRBTN#_FP Power Button Signal RSTBTN#_FP System Reset Signal CONN_SMBDAT SMBus Data Signal CONN_SMBCLK SMBus Clock Signal +3.3V_SB 3.3V Aux Power PCH_SATA_LED# SATA HDD LED Signal SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 118...
Page 121: Power Button Signal Connectors (Cn16)
A.2.6 Power Button Signal Connectors (CN16) Figure A-7: Power Button Signal Connector (CN16) Table A-7: Power Button Connector (CN16) Pin Definitions Pin Number Pin Name Function PWRBTN# Power Button Signal Ground SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 119...
Page 122: The +12V Cpu Atx 4-Pin Power Connectors (Atx12V1)
Table A-8: Power Connector (ATX12V1) Pin Definitions Pin Number Pin Name Function Ground Ground 12V power for the CPU, AXG and fan connectors 12V power for the CPU, AXG and fan connectors SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 120...
Page 123: Pin Headers
A.3 Pin Headers The following pin headers and descriptions are defined by Advantech. A.3.1 TPM Module / Port-80 Pin Header (CN6) Figure A-9 : TPM Module/Port-80 (CN6) Table A-9: TPM Module/Port-80 (CN6) Pin Definitions Pin Number Pin Name Function L_FRAME#...
Page 125: External Fan Control Board Pin Header (Cn20)
+3.3V +3.3V Power HWM_RST# External HW Monitor Reset Signal Ground EXT_SMBUS_DATA External SMBus Data Signal EXT_SMBUS_SCL External SMBus Clock Signal +3.3V Aux +3.3V Aux Power Ground SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 123...
Page 126: Pin Header Upgrade For The Cpu Power Pwm Controller (Cn21)
Table A-11: CPU Power PWM Controller Upgrade (CN21) Pin Definitions Pin Number Pin Name Function VCORE_SMBCLK PWM Controller I2C Clock Signal VCORE_SMBDAT PWM Controller I2C Data Signal Ground No Connection SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 124...
Page 127: Pin Header Upgrade For The Cs4227 Chipset (L2C1)
Table A-12: CS4227 Chipset Upgrade (I2C1) Pin Definitions Pin Number Pin Name Function VCORE_SMBCLK CS4227 I2C Data Signal (1.8V) Ground VCORE_SMBDAT CS4227 I2C Clock Signal (1.8V) SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 125...
Page 128: Usb3.0 Pin Header (Usb1)
USB2.0 Differential Pair P2 No Connection USB2_N2 USB2.0 Differential Pair N2 Ground Ground USB3.0 Superspeed Transmitter USB3_TXP6 Differential Pair P6 USB3.0 Superspeed Transmitter USB3_TXP5 Differential Pair P5 SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 126...
Page 129 USB3.0 Superspeed Receiver Differential USB3_RXP5 Pair P5 USB3.0 Superspeed Receiver Differential USB3_RXN6 Pair N6 USB3.0 Superspeed Receiver Differential USB3_RXN5 Pair N5 +5V USB Power +5V USB Power SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 127...
Page 130: Clear Cmos Pin Header (Cls_Cmos1)
Broadwell-DE SoC Real Time Clock Reset PCH_RTC_RST# Signal Pull-Low Pull-Low 1K to Ground Table A-15: Jumper Settings for the Clear CMOS Pin Number Function Normal Operation Real Time Clock Reset SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 128...
Page 131: Me Mode Select Pin Header (Me_Mode1)
Table A-17: ME Mode Select (ME_MODE1) Pin Pairing Pin Pairing Function No Pairing Selected Disable Flash Descriptor Security (Default) Enable Security Measures Defined in the Flash Descriptor SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 129...
Page 132: Switch
A.4 Switch The following switch functions are defined by Advantech as follows. A.4.1 LAN Port Reset Switch (SW2) Figure A-16: LAN Port Reset (SW2) Table A-18: LAN Port Reset (SW2) Pin Definitions Pin Number Pin Name Function Ground LAN0_RST# Management LAN Chipset Reset Signal...
Page 134: Table B-1: Bois Post Codes
Pre-memory North Bridge initialization is started Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridgemodule 0x16 specific) Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridgemodule 0x17 specific) Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module 0x18 specific) SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 132...
Page 135 Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module 0x39 specific) Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module 0x3A specific) 0x3B Post-Memory South Bridge initialization is started SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 133...
Page 136 CPU DXE initialization is started 0x64 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific) 0x65 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific) 0x66 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific) SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 134...
Page 137 Driver connecting is started 0x92 PCI Bus initialization is started 0x93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization 0x94 PCI Bus Enumeration 0x95 PCI Bus Request Resources SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 135...
Page 138 Legacy Boot event 0xAF Exit Boot Services event 0xB0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin 0xB1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End 0XB2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 136...
Page 139 OS S3 wake vector call 0xE8 S3 Resume Failed 0xE9 S3 Resume PPI not Found 0xEA S3 Resume Boot Script Error 0xEB S3 OS Wake Error SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 137...
Page 142: Redundant 650W Ac Psu
The SKY-8100 is available with different power supply options. The specifications for the available power supplies on the standard product SKUs are listed below. Please consult your Advantech representative reg. other power supply options. C.1 Redundant 650W AC PSU C.1.1 Current Drawn From AC Source Input Current: The maximum input current shall be 10A/5A for each input voltage range of Table C-1.
Page 143: Table C-2: 650W Ac Power Supply Specification
100,000h @ 100% load @ 25°C with fan MTBF A. UL 60950-1 B. CUL C. TUV EN60950-1 D. CB Report Safety E. European Union CE Marking F. CCC G. AS/NZ H. Russia SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 141...
Page 144: Redundant 650W Dc Psu
1000Hz non-operation Shock: 10G operating, 50 non operating A. UL 60950-1 B. CUL Certifications C. TUV EN60950-1 D. CB Report E. European Union CE Marking SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 142...
Page 145 YM-2651WA01R Comment / Item Specification Conditions Input Brown Out Input Surge Input Transient Output Over voltage Protection Output Over current & Short circuit Thermal Fan failure SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 143...
Page 147 The SKY-8100 has been successfully tested for compliance to the regulations below. Should you need a signed copy of the declaration of conformity or the related test reports, please contact your Advantech representative. This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring.
Page 149 Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation.
Page 151 Power Supply Unit Pre-boot Execution Environment QuickAssist Technology QuickPath Interconnect RASUM Reliability, Availability, Serviceability, Usability, Maintainability RDIMM Registered DIMM RMCP Remote Management Control Protocol Receive Serial Attached SCSI SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 149...
Page 152 All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Advantech Co., Ltd. 2016 SKY-8100 Manual V05 20161229 Copyright 2016 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Page 150...

Advantech sky-8100 User Manual

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Chapter 2 Product Specification

Chapter 3 BIOS & BMC

Chapter 4 Setting up

Appendix A Connector Pinout and LED Information

Appendix B BIOS Post Code

Appendix C Power Supply Specification

Quick Links

Related Manuals for Advantech sky-8100

Summary of Contents for Advantech sky-8100

Table of Contents