ABLE OF ONTENTS ABLE OF ONTENTS About the Server Introduction System Features ........... . .1-1 Major Features: .
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ABLE OF ONTENTS I/O LED Description ..........1-7 LAN LED .
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ABLE OF ONTENTS Removing a Top Cover ..........2-7 Installing a Top Cover .
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ABLE OF ONTENTS Removing a 10G/40G SFP+ Mezzanine Card ....... . . 2-25 Installing a 10G/40G SFP+ Mezzanine Assembly .
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ABLE OF ONTENTS Removing a Hot Swap Fan Module........2-46 Installing a Hot Swap Fan Module .
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ABLE OF ONTENTS WHEA Support Screen..........3-11 Processor Configuration Screen .
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ABLE OF ONTENTS Secure Boot Menu Screen ..........3-48 Key Management Screen .
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ABLE OF ONTENTS Checkpoint Ranges ..........3-61 Standard Checkpoints .
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ABLE OF ONTENTS Power Button ............4-2 ID Button .
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ABLE OF ONTENTS Using the Web GUI ...........4-7 Login .
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ABLE OF ONTENTS Network ............4-27 PEF .
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ABLE OF ONTENTS Mainboard Connectors and Jumpers Connectors and Jumpers ..........5-1 Rail Kit Assembly Installation and Configuration Installing the Rails.
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ABLE OF ONTENTS Server Safety Information Safety Warnings and Cautions ......... . .9-1 Intended Application Uses .
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ABLE OF ONTENTS FCC Verification Statement (USA) ........10-1 Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity).
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ONVENTIONS Conventions Several different typographic conventions are used throughout this manual. Refer to the following examples for common usage. Bold type face denotes menu items, buttons and application names. Italic type face denotes references to other sections, and the names of the folders, menus, programs, and files. <Enter>...
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CRONYMS Acronyms EFINITION A signal is deasserted when in the inactive state. EFINITION Active-low signal names have “_L” appended to the Analog to Digital end of the signal mnemonic. Active-high signal names ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Deasserted have no “_L” suffix. To reduce confusion when referring Alerting Standard Forum to active-high and active-low signals, the terms one/ zero, high/low, and true/false are not used when...
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CRONYMS EFINITION Serial Over LAN UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Upper Critical Threshold User Datagram Protocol UNCT Upper Non-Critical Threshold UNRT Upper Non-Recoverable Threshold Watchdog Timer Word 16-bit quantity XVIII...
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AFETY NFORMATION Safety Information Important Safety Instructions Hazardous conditions, devices and cables: Hazardous elec- trical conditions may be present on power, telephone, and com- munication cables. Turn off the server and disconnect the power cord, telecommunications systems, networks, and Read all caution and safety statements in this document before modems attached to the server before opening it.
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AFETY NFORMATION with the pliers, never the wide sides. Gripping the wide sides can damage the contacts inside the jumper, causing intermittent problems with the function controlled by that jumper. Take care to grip with, but not squeeze, the pliers or other tool used to remove a jumper, or the pins on the board may bend or break.
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EVISION ISTORY About the Book This manual is written for system technicians who are responsi- ble for troubleshooting, upgrading, and repairing the server chassis. This document provides an overview of the hardware features of the chassis, troubleshooting information, and instructions on how to add and replace components of the multi-node server series.
BOUT THE ERVER NTRODUCTION 1.1. Introduction System Features (1) PCIe x8 G3 slot for Quanta LSI SAS/RAID, 10GbE SFP+, Infiniband mezzanine card The system comprises a 4U/28” long chassis using a standard Note: SSI mainboard. Some of the major features are as follows: Expansion cards are optional components.
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BOUT THE ERVER YSTEM EATURES Chassis Size (L x W x H) Cost-Optimized (lowerBOM vs. premiumEX) Ring architecture implementation, includes Directory Bit & 704 mm x 424 mm x 173.8 mm adds Home Snoop, Route Thru, and more Node IDs ...
BOUT THE ERVER ACKAGE ONTENTS 1.2. Package Contents The following list includes the package components for a 4U configuration: 4U chassis system Power cord (optional) CD (technical guide included) Rail kit Important: Server configurations may vary. Confirm your sales representa- tive for the exact items included in your order.
BOUT THE ERVER OUR OF THE YSTEM 1.3. A Tour of the System System Overview 2.5” HDD System Component Description ESCRIPTION The S400-X44E is available as a 2.5” HDD system. Fans Fan module cage 2.5” HDD System 2.5 Hard Drives 2.5”...
BOUT THE ERVER YSTEM RONT EATURES System Front Features 2.5” HDD Configuration (Continued) ESCRIPTION Configuration HDD Bays HDD array Tape Drive Bay Insert a tape drive here 2.5” HDD Configuration Control Panel Control Panel Features 2.5” HDD Configuration 2.5” HDD Configuration Control Panel Features ESCRIPTION Control Panel Features...
BOUT THE ERVER YSTEM EATURES Control Panel Features (Continued) Control Panel Features (Continued) ESCRIPTION ESCRIPTION Identification Push to activate ID LED LAN2 LED LAN access Button System Rear Features LAN3 LED LAN access LAN4 LED LAN access Configuration ID LED Lights for system identification HDD Activity Hard disk drive access...
BOUT THE ERVER OWER YSTEM I/O Features System Rear I/O Features (Continued) ESCRIPTION Identification Push to activate ID LED Button VGA port Connect a monitor to this port Power Sub-System System Rear I/O Features System Rear I/O Features ESCRIPTION Serial port Connect serial devices to this port SFP+ ports Connect SPF+ cables...
LED S BOUT THE ERVER TATUS EFINITIONS LED Status Definitions Power Supply Units by Model I/O LED Description MODEL AC INPUT (1) 1100W high efficiency PSU, 110/220V 100-240VAC (Default) I/O LED Description Note: OLOR ONDITION ESCRIPTION To use PSUs other than the models listed make sure to contact Blinking Unit selected for identification the system dealer first and obtain authorized approval.
LED S BOUT THE ERVER TATUS EFINITIONS LAN LED I/O LED Description (Continued) OLOR ONDITION ESCRIPTION The system mainboard has one I350 Ethernet controller and LAN Link two 1GbE ports. Each RJ45 connector has two built-in LEDs. Link/ LAN Access (off when there Green Blinking See the following illustration and table for details.
LED S BOUT THE ERVER TATUS EFINITIONS Control Panel LED Control Panel LED Description (Continued) OLOR ONDITION ESCRIPTION Control Panel LED Description Link LAN1 LED Green OLOR ONDITION ESCRIPTION LAN Access (off when there Blinking is traffic) System power on Power LED Green Link...
NSTALLING ARDWARE AFETY EASURES 2.1. Safety Measures WARNING! WARNING! Wear a grounded wrist strap. If none are available, discharge Always ask for assistance to move or lift the system. any personal static electricity by touching the bare metal chassis of the server case, or the bare metal body of any other grounded device.
NSTALLING ARDWARE RIVES 2.2. Hard Disk Drives Removing a 2.5” Swappable HDD Removing a 2.5” Swappable HDD Assembly from an HDD Tray 1. Press the tray handle button. 2. Pull the HDD tray handle open. Disassembling HDD Assembly 4. Remove the screws securing the HDD to the HDD tray. 5.
2.5” S HDD A NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING A WAPPABLE SSEMBLY Installing a 2.5” Swappable HDD Installing a 2.5” Swappable HDD Assembly into an HDD Tray Installing HDD Assembly 1. Insert the HDD assembly into the system. Make sure the hard drive is fully inserted. Assembling HDD Tray 2.
NSTALLING ARDWARE OWER UPPLY 2.3. Power Supply Unit CAUTION! DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING PSU AILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DAM AGE TO THE EQUIPMENT OR PERSONAL INJURY Note: The redundant power supply unit can be replaced without shut- ting down the system.
NSTALLING ARDWARE PERATOR ANEL 2.4. Operator Panel Removing a Operator Panel 2. Remove the operator panel assembly from the chassis. Assembly Prerequisite: Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover. 1. Disconnect the operator panel cable from the connector on mainboard.
NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING A PERATOR ANEL SSEMBLY Installing a Operator Panel 2. Install the operator panel assembly into the chassis. Assembly Prerequisite: Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover. 1. Secure the operator panel board on the panel housing. Installing the Operator Panel Assembly 3.
NSTALLING ARDWARE OVER 2.5. Top Cover Removing a Top Cover 3. Lift the top cover off the chassis. Prerequisite: Turn off the system and any attached peripherals. Unplug the AC power cables and disconnect all peripher- als, LAN lines and any other cables. 1.
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NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING A OVER 3. Install and secure the screw(s) into the top cover. Closing Top Cover...
NSTALLING ARDWARE ROCESSOR INKS 2.6. Processor Heat Sinks Removing a Processor Heat Sink WARNING! The heatsink remains hot after the system has been powered down. Allow sufficient time to cool before handling system compo- nents. Prerequisite: Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover. 1.
NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING A ROCESSOR Installing a Processor Heat Sink Note: To install a processor heat sink on processor number 2, see Installing an Air Baffle. Prerequisite: Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover. 1. Place the heat sink on the processor. Installing Heat Sink 2.
NSTALLING ARDWARE AFFLE 2.7. Air Baffle Removing an Air Baffle This procedure applies to the processor number 2 heat sink removal. See the numbering of the processors in Mainboard Connectors and Jumpers section. WARNING! The heatsink remains hot after the system has been powered down.
NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING AN AFFLE Installing an Air Baffle 2. Remove the heat sink assembly. 3. Release the air baffle from adhesive on top of the heat sink. This procedure applies to the processor number 2 heat sink air baffle. See the numbering of the processors in Mainboard Con- nectors and Jumpers section.
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NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING AN AFFLE 7. Secure heat sink assembly with captive screw(s) in the WARNING! order shown on the image Installing Heat Sink Assembly. Before installing an air baffle on heat sink, take a note of the AIR FLOW arrow on top of the heat sink to avoid blocking proper system cooling.
NSTALLING ARDWARE ROCESSORS 2.8. Processors Removing a Processor 2. Press the locking lever of the processor socket down and upwards. 3. Pull the locking lever fully open as shown. WARNING! The processor remains hot after the system has been powered down.
NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING A ROCESSOR 4. Press down on unlocking lever and lift load plate fully open. Installing a Processor Note: Use the socket cover to protect the socket when the socket is empty. 1. Remove the dust cover. Load Plate Opening 5.
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NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING A ROCESSOR 5. Press down on unlocking lever and lift load plate fully open. Release Unlocking Lever 3. Press the locking lever of the processor socket down and upwards. Load Plate Opening 4. Pull the locking lever fully open as shown. 6.
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NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING A ROCESSOR Note: Use the socket cover to protect the socket when the socket is empty. 9. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for the remaining processors. Installing Processor 8. Replace the processor bracket, unlocking and locking levers to lock the processor in place. Replacing Processor Bracket 2-17...
NSTALLING ARDWARE EMORY ODULES 2.9. Memory Modules WARNING! Mainboard is supplied with all DIMM slots populated with dummy DIMMs for proper air flow. When installing and replacing memory modules, only remove those dummy DIMMs that are to be directly replaced. All DIMM slots must be occupied at all times by either a memory module or dummy DIMM.
NSTALLING ARDWARE EMORY UPPORT Memory Support List Memory Population Configura- tions DIMM Configuration Parameters RDIMM Population Configurations within a Channel (Three Slots per Channel) ARAMETER OSSIBLE VALUE RDIMM (w/ECC) or UDIMM (w or ONFIGU DIMM Type DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM0 w/o ECC) or LRDIMM RATION PEED UMBER...
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NSTALLING ARDWARE EMORY OPULATION ONFIGURATIONS RDIMM Population Configurations within a Channel (Three Slots RDIMM Population Configurations within a Channel (Three Slots per Channel) (Continued) per Channel) (Continued) ONFIGU ONFIGU DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM0 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM0 RATION RATION PEED PEED UMBER UMBER ...
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NSTALLING ARDWARE EMORY OPULATION ONFIGURATIONS RDIMM Population Configurations within a Channel (Three Slots UDIMM Population Configurations within a Channel (Three Slots per Channel) (Continued) per Channel) ONFIGU ONFIGU DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM0 RATION DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM0 RATION PEED PEED UMBER UMBER ...
NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING EMORY ODULES Installing Memory Modules Prerequisite: Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover. 1. Press down on the two memory module slot levers (A). Push the memory module firmly into the memory module slot. The memory module partially ejects. The locking latches should automatically close over the edges of the memory board when fully inserted into the slot.
NSTALLING ARDWARE XPANSION ARDS 2.10. Expansion Cards Removing a 10G/40G SFP+ Mez- 1. Remove screw(s) from mezzanine assembly. zanine Card Prerequisite: Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover. Removing SFP+ Mezzanine Assembly 2. Disconnect the mezzanine card from the linking board. 2-25...
10G/40G SFP+ M NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING A EZZANINE SSEMBLY Installing a 10G/40G SFP+ Mez- 3. Disconnect the linking board from the mainboard connec- tor. zanine Assembly 4. Remove standoff(s) from the mainboard. 5. Remove the mezzanine card. Prerequisite: 6. Replace the I/O shield on the rear panel. Remove the top cover.
SAS M NSTALLING ARDWARE EMOVING A EZZANINE SSEMBLY Removing a SAS Mezzanine 2. Secure standoff(s) to the mainboard. Assembly Prerequisite: Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover. 1. Remove screw(s) from SAS mezzanine assembly. Installing a SFP+ Mezzanine Assembly 3.
SAS M NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING A EZZANINE SSEMBLY 3. Disconnect the linking board from the mainboard connec- 2. Removing the cabling of SAS 0-3 and SAS 4-7 from the tor. mini-SAS connectors on mainboard. 4. Remove the standoff(s) from the mainboard. 3.
GPGPU A NSTALLING ARDWARE EMOVING A SSEMBLY Removing a GPGPU Assembly 5. Secure the standoff(s) to the mainboard. Prerequisite: Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover. 1. Disconnect cable from GPGPU assembly. Installing a SAS Mezzanine Assembly 6. Connect linking board to the mainboard connector. 7.
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GPGPU A NSTALLING ARDWARE EMOVING A SSEMBLY 3. Remove screw(s) from GPGPU assembly. 5. Remove front and rear GPGPU brackets. Removing GPGPU Assembly Brackets Removing GPGPU Assembly Screw(s) 4. Disconnect GPGPU assembly from mainboard connector. 2-30...
GPGPU A NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING A SSEMBLY Installing a GPGPU Assembly 7. Connect GPGPU assembly to mainboard connector. Prerequisite: Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover. 6. Secure front and rear GPGPU brackets to the assembly. Securing GPGPU Assembly Screw(s) 8.
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GPGPU A NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING A SSEMBLY 9. If only one GPGPU card is installed, secure a dummy GPU bracket in adjacent slot. Connecting a GPGPU Cable to an Assembly 10.Connect cable to the GPGPU assembly. 2-32...
NSTALLING ARDWARE AINBOARD ODULE 2.11. Mainboard Module 2. Remove bridge bracket. Removing a Mainboard Module Prerequisite: Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover. Disconnect all cables from mainboard. Remove air duct. See Removing an Air Duct. Remove memory modules. See Removing Memory Mod- ules.
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NSTALLING ARDWARE EMOVING A AINBOARD ODULE 3. Guide cables away from mainboard assembly. 4. Remove screw(s) from both sides of the chassis. Removing Screws Guiding Cables 5. Remove screw(s) from all PCIe slot dust cover(s). 2-34...
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NSTALLING ARDWARE EMOVING A AINBOARD ODULE 6. Remove PCIe slot dust cover(s). 8. Remove mainboard module assembly. Rear Removing Dust Covers Mainboard Module Assembly Removal 7. Hold the hooks and pull the mainboard module assembly 9. Angle mainboard assembly 90° degrees on a surface with towards front panel to release from securing tabs on connectors on rear facing up.
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NSTALLING ARDWARE EMOVING A AINBOARD ODULE 11.Remove hooks. 13.Remove screw(s) from mainboard module. Removing Hooks from Middle Frame 12.Place mainboard on surface middle frame down. Removing Screws 2-36...
NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING A AINBOARD ODULE Installing a Mainboard Module 14.Slide mainboard to realase from pins. 1. Align pin holes on mainboard with pins on middle frame. 2. Install mainboard on middle frame. 3. Slide mainboard to secure to the pins on middle frame. Removing Mainboard Installing Mainboard on Middle Frame 2-37...
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NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING A AINBOARD ODULE 4. Install screw(s) to mainboard module. 5. Angle mainboard assembly 90° degrees on a surface with connectors on rear facing up. 6. IAlign hooks with screw holes on middle frame. 7. Install hooks. 8. nstall screw(s) to hooks on middle frame. Installing Hooks 9.
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NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING A AINBOARD ODULE 12.Align mainboard assembly with the tabs on chassis and 17.Install and secure PCIe slot dust covers to the chassis slots on rear panel. with the screw(s). CAUTION! O AVOID DAMAGING THE CABLES MAKE SURE THE CABLES WOULD NOT GET CAUGHT AT MAINBOARD ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION 13.Guide cables through the openings on the mainboard assembly.
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NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING A AINBOARD ODULE 18.Install screw(s) to the sides of the chassis. 21.Install and secure screw(s) to the bridge bracket. Installing Screws Installing Bridge Bracket 19.Align screw holes on bridge bracket with the screw holes on chassis. 22.Install cables to the connectors. See Cable Routing. 20.Install bridge bracket.
NSTALLING ARDWARE OWER ISTRIBUTION OARD 2.12. Power Distribution Board Removing a PDB Installing a PDB Prerequisite: 1. Align the holes in the PDB with the chassis pins. Remove the PSU(s) from the chassis. 2. Insert the chassis pins in the PDB holes. 1.
HDD B NSTALLING ARDWARE ACKPLANE 2.13. HDD Backplane Removing a HDD Backplane 3. ,Tilt and remove the HDD backplane from the chassis. Hooks Prerequisite: Front Remove the mainboard. See Removing a Mainboard Module. Remove all swappable HDD assemblies. Remove the optical drive assembly. Hooks 1.
HDD B NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING A ACKPLANE Installing a HDD Backplane 1. Align the HDD backplane at an angle to the chassis. 2. Insert the HDD backplane so it sits in the chassis guide slots. 3. Tilt and lift the HDD backplane over the hooks. Hooks Front Hooks...
NSTALLING ARDWARE 2.14. Air Duct Removing an Air Duct Installing an Air Duct Prerequisite: Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover. Prerequisite: Remove the top cover. See Removing a Top Cover. 1. Press the air duct tabs. 1. Remove the air duct from the chassis. WARNING! Air ducts are needed for the proper cooling of the system.
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NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING AN 1. Align the air duct with the middle bracket and insert the plastic tabs into the wells in the middle bracket. Installing the Air Duct 2. Install the air duct. 2-45...
NSTALLING ARDWARE ODULE 2.15. Hot Swap Fan Module Removing a Hot Swap Fan Mod- Installing a Hot Swap Fan Mod- 1. Push the release latches inwards. 1. Align the fan module with the fan cage. 2. Remove the fan module from the chassis. 2.
NSTALLING ARDWARE ODULE SSEMBLY 2.16. Fan Module Assembly Removing a Fan Cage 2. Remove the screw(s) from the top of the fan cage and remove the fan cage from the chassis. Prerequisite: Remove all the fan modules. 1. Remove the screw(s) from the front of the chassis. Fan Cage Front Panel Screws Removing Fan Cage 2-47...
NSTALLING ARDWARE NSTALLING A Installing a Fan Cage 4. Insert the screw(s) into the front of the chassis. 1. Align the fan cage with the chassis. 2. Insert the fan cage into the chassis. 3. Install and secure the screw(s) into the top of the fan cage.
NSTALLING ARDWARE ABLE OUTING 2.17. Cable Routing The following image illustrates cable routing in the system. 2X18pin MINI-SAS 4-7 Memory Memory SATA0 CPU1 SATA1 2X18pin MINI-SAS 0-3 1100W Hot Swap 1100W Hot Swap 1100W Hot Swap 1100W Hot Swap 1100W Hot Swap Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply...
BIOS BIOS S ETUP TILITY 3.1. BIOS Setup Utility Setup Page Layout The BIOS Setup utility is provided to perform system configura- tion changes and to display current settings and environment information. The BIOS Setup utility stores configuration settings in system The setup page layout is sectioned into functional areas.
BIOS BIOS S NTERING ETUP Keyboard Commands BIOS Setup Page Layout (Continued) UNCTIONAL ESCRIPTION The bottom right portion of the Setup screen provides a list of commands that are used to navigate through the Setup utility. The Keyboard Command Bar is located at the bottom Keyboard Com- right of the screen and continuously displays help for These commands are displayed at all times.
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BIOS EYBOARD OMMANDS Keyboard Commands (Continued) Keyboard Commands (Continued) PTION ESCRIPTION PTION ESCRIPTION The <Esc> key provides a mechanism for back- The <Tab> key is used to move between fields. ing out of any field. When the <Esc> key is Select For example, <Tab>...
BIOS ELECTION Menu Selection Bar Keyboard Commands (Continued) PTION ESCRIPTION Pressing <F9> causes the following to appear: The Menu Selection Bar is located at the top of the BIOS Setup Utility screen. It displays the major menu selections available to Load Optimized Defaults? the user.
BIOS CREEN Main Screen Information in the screen shots that is enclosed in brack- ets (< >) indicates text that varies, depending on the option(s) installed. For example <Current Date> is replaced by the actual current date. The Main screen is the screen that is first displayed when BIOS Information that is enclosed in square brackets ([]) in the ...
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BIOS CREEN Main Screen Fields (Continued) Main Screen Fields ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Access Information only. Displays the BIOS Ven- Information only. Displays the Level Access Level. BIOS Vendor. Core Ver- Information only. Displays the sion AMI BIOS Core version. Information only.
BIOS DVANCED CREEN Advanced Screen Advanced Screen ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS PCI Subsys- PCI, PCI-X and PCI The Advanced screen provides an access point to configure tem Settings Express Settings. several options. On this screen, the user selects the option that Trusted Com- Trusted Computing is to be configured.
BIOS DVANCED CREEN PCI Screen Advanced Screen (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS The PCI Screen provides fields to configure PCI add-in cards, Serial Port the onboard NIC controllers, and video options. To access this Serial Port Console Console Redirection. screen from the Main screen, select Advanced | PCI. Redirection Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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BIOS DVANCED CREEN PCI Express Settings Screen PCI Subsystem Settings Screen ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Change PCI Main Advanced Chipset Server Mgmt Boot Security Save & Exit PCI Express Express Devices Settings PCI Express Device Register Settings set Maximum Payload of PCI...
BIOS DVANCED CREEN WHEA Support Screen Trusted Computing Fields ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Enables or Disables Main Advanced Chipset Server Mgmt Boot Security Save & Exit BIOS support for secu- Security rity device.
BIOS DVANCED CREEN Processor Configuration Screen WHEA Support Fields ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS The Processor screen provides a place for the user to view the Enable or disable Win- processor core frequency, system bus frequency, and enable or dows Hardware Error disable several processor options.
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BIOS DVANCED CREEN Processor Configuration Fields (Continued) Processor Configuration Fields ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Enabled for Win- Socket 0 Socket specific dows XP and Linux CPU Infor- CPU Information. (OS optimized for mation Hyper-Threading Socket 1 Technology) and Socket specific CPU Infor- Disabled for other...
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BIOS DVANCED CREEN Processor Configuration Fields (Continued) Processor Configuration Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS XD can prevent When enabled, a certain classes VMM can utilize the Intel Virtual- [Disabled] of malicious buf- additional hardware ization Tech- fer overflow capabilities pro- [Enabled]...
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BIOS DVANCED CREEN Socket 0 CPU Information Screen Socket 0 CPU Information Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Information only. Main Advanced Chipset Server Mgmt Boot Security Save & Exit Recovery Microcode Displays the Micro- Patch...
BIOS DVANCED CREEN CPU Power Management Configuration Socket 0 CPU Information Fields (Continued) Screen ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Information only. L1 Code Displays the size of Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Cache Main Advanced Chipset Server Mgmt Boot Security Save &...
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BIOS DVANCED CREEN CPU Power Management Configuration Fields (Continued) CPU Power Management Configuration Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Option only show Long dura- Long duration [Disabled] Enable/Disable when “Processor tion power power limit in EIST [Enabled] Intel SpeedStep. Technology”...
BIOS DVANCED CREEN SATA Controller Screen SATA Controller Configuration Fields ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS The SATA Controller screen provides fields to configure SATA [Disabled] Select SATA Type hard disk drives. It also provides information on the hard disk SATA Mode (1) AHCI Mode. for onboard SATA [AHCI drives that are installed.
BIOS DVANCED CREEN SAS Configuration Screen SAS Configuration Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Information only. Main Advanced Chipset Server Mgmt Boot Security Save & Exit Recovery SAS Port 1 Displays the device SAS Configuraion on SAS Port 1.
BIOS DVANCED CREEN Intel TXT(LT-SX) Screen SAS Configuration Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Information only. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Server Mgmt Boot Security Save & Exit Recovery Displays the device on SAS Port 7. Intel TXT(LT-SX) Hardware Support SAS Port 7 Only displayed...
BIOS DVANCED CREEN USB Configuration Screen Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS The USB Configuration screen provides fields to configure the Information only. USB controller options. Chipset: TXT Displays the Chip- Feature set: TXT Feature. To access this screen from the Main screen, select Advanced | Only selectable USB Configuration.
BIOS DVANCED CREEN Super I/O Configuration Screen USB Configuration Fields ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS The Serial Ports screen provides fields to configure the Serial Information only. Dis- Port [COM Port]. play all of the USB Devices: devices attached. To access this screen from the Main screen, select Advanced | Enables Legacy Super IO Configuration.
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BIOS DVANCED CREEN Serial Port Configuration Screen Super I/O Configuration Fields ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Information only. Main Advanced Chipset Server Mgmt Boot Security Save & Exit Recovery Super IO Display Super IO Chip Serial Port 0 Configuration Enable or Disable Serial...
BIOS DVANCED CREEN Onboard Device Configuration Screen Onboard Device Configuration Fields ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS [Disabled] [Enabled Port 1 can only be With PXE] disabled if port 2 is Enable or Disable [Enabled Onboard disabled first. Without Onboard LAN port LAN port 1 This option only PXE] control for legacy...
BIOS DVANCED CREEN Console Redirection Screen Console Redirection Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS The settings spec- ify how the host computer and the remote computer Only accessible if Console (which the user is Console Redirec- Redirection using) will tion is set to Settings exchange data.
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BIOS DVANCED CREEN Console Redirection Settings Screen Console Redirection Settings Fields ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Emulation: ANSI: Extended ASCII char set. VT100: ASCII char set. [VT100] VT100+: Extends Terminal [VT100+] VT100 to support Type [VT-UTF8] color, function keys, etc. VT- [ANSI] UTF8: Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto...
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BIOS DVANCED CREEN Console Redirection Settings Fields (Continued) Console Redirection Settings Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS A parity bit can be Flow control can sent with the data prevent data loss bits to detect some from buffer over- transmission flow.
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BIOS DVANCED CREEN Out-of-Band Management (mgmt) Port Console Redirection Settings Fields Screen ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Microsoft Win- dows Emergency management Ser- vices (EMS) allows Out-of-Band [COM0] for remote man- Mgmt Port [COM1] agement of a Win- dows Server OS through a serial port.
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BIOS DVANCED CREEN Console Redirection Settings Fields (Continued) Console Redirection Settings Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Flow control can A parity bit can be prevent data loss sent with the data from buffer over- bits to detect some flow.
BIOS HIPSET CREEN Chipset Screen Chipset Fields ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS North Bridge North Bridge The Chipset screen provides an access point to configure sev- Parameters. eral options. On this screen, the user selects the option that is South Bridge to be configured. Configurations are performed on the selected South Bridge Parameters.
BIOS HIPSET CREEN North Bridge Screen North Bridge Configuration Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Decides priority [Offboard] between onboard VGA Priority [Onboard] and 1st offboard video device found. Information only. Total Memory Displays the Total Memory. Information only. Current Displays the Cur- Memory rent Memory Mode...
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BIOS HIPSET CREEN Intel(R) VT-d Screen North Bridge Configuration Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS If unsupported memory mode is selected, BIOS will use “Independent” as current memory mode during next [Indepen- boot. BIOS will not Select the mode dent] Memory use the user- [Mirroring] for memory initial-...
BIOS HIPSET CREEN South Bridge Screen Intel(R) VT-d Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Enable/Disable VT- d Engine Address [Disabled] ATS Support Translation Ser- [Enabled] vices (ATS) sup- port. South Bridge Screen South Bridge Configuration Fields ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Enable/Disable [Disabled] SCU devices Patsburg SCU [Enabled]...
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BIOS HIPSET CREEN USB Configuration Screen South Bridge Configuration Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Enable/Disable onboard SAS [Disabled] Onboard option rom if SAS Oprom Launch Storage [Enabled] OpROM is enabled. USB Config- USB Configuration. uration USB Configuration Screen USB Configuration Fields ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS...
BIOS HIPSET CREEN ME Subsystem Screen USB Configuration Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Disable the EHCI Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Enabled/Disabled Main Advanced Chipset Server Mgmt Boot Security Save & Exit Recovery EHCI Con- [Disabled] Controller would USB (EHCI) Sup-...
BIOS ERVER ANAGEMENT CREEN Server Management Screen ME Subsystem Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Information only. ME Vendor Displays the ME The Server Management screen displays information of the Label Vendor Label. BMC and allows the user to configure desired settings. ME FW Sta- Displays the ME To access this screen from the Main screen, select Server...
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BIOS ERVER ANAGEMENT CREEN Server Management Configuration Fields (Continued) Server Management Configuration Fields Options Options ETUP OMMENTS ETUP OMMENTS If enabled, starts Information only. BMC Self PASSED BIOS timer which Displays the BMC Test Status FAILED can only be shut off Self Test Status.
BIOS ERVER ANAGEMENT CREEN FRU Information Screen System Event Log Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS [Do Noth- Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Choose options for Main Advanced Chipset Server Mgmt Boot Security Save & Exit When SEL is ing] reactions to a full...
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BIOS ERVER ANAGEMENT CREEN FRU Information Fields (Continued) FRU Information Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Information only. Chassis Information only. System Prod- Displays the Sys- Product Displays the Chas- uct Name tem Product Name sis Product Name. Name.
BIOS ERVER ANAGEMENT CREEN BMC Network Configuration Screen BMC Network Configuration Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Information only. Current BMC Displays the cur- LAN Port rent BMC LAN State Port State. Select to configure LAN channel [Do Noth- parameters stati- cally or dynami- ing] Configura-...
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BIOS ERVER ANAGEMENT CREEN BMC Network Configuration Fields (Continued) BMC Network Configuration Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Gray-out if "Con- Enter IPv6 BMC Router IP IPv6 Gate- figuration source" LAN Default Gate- address Way Address = [Do Nothing] way.
BIOS PTION CREEN Boot Option Screen Boot Option Fields ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Number of sec- The Boot Options screen displays any bootable media encoun- Setup onds to wait for Prompt [<number>] setup activation Default = 5. tered during POST, and allows the user to configure desired Timeout key.
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BIOS PTION CREEN Boot Option Fields (Continued) Boot Option Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Default priority : Specifies the Boot USB Floppy Device Priority Only appears when Boot Option 1st Network Drive BBS sequence from at least one USB 2nd USB ...
BIOS ECURITY CREEN Security Screen Security Configuration Fields ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS The Security screen provides fields to enable and set the user Administra- Set Setup Adminis- and administrative password and to lockout the front panel but- tor Password trator Password. tons so they cannot be used.
BIOS ECURITY CREEN Secure Boot Menu Screen Security Boot Menu Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Information only. Secure Boot Displays the Secure Boot state. Secure Boot flow control. Secure Boot can be [Disabled] enabled only when Secure Boot Platform Key(PK) [Enabled] is enrolled and platform is operat-...
BIOS ECURITY CREEN Key Management Screen Key Management Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Force System to User Mode – install Enroll All all Factory Default Factory keys Default Keys (PK,KEK,db,dbx). Change takes effect after reboot This option only Force System to shows up instead Setup Mode - clear of [Enroll All Fac-...
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BIOS ECURITY CREEN Key Management Fields (Continued) Key Management Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Delete the Vari- Insert Factory This option will able from NVRAM. Default Keys or show up when Delete PK Removing PK will load from a file for- [Set new PK] reset System to matted as:...
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BIOS ECURITY CREEN Key Management Fields (Continued) Key Management Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Insert Factory Insert Factory Default Keys or Default Keys or load from a file for- load from a file for- matted as: matted as: 1.
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BIOS ECURITY CREEN Key Management Fields (Continued) Key Management Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Insert Factory Insert Factory Default Keys or Default Keys or load from a file for- load from a file for- matted as: matted as: 1.
BIOS CREEN Exit Screen Key Management Fields (Continued) ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS Insert Factory Default Keys or The Exit screen allows the user to choose to save or discard load from a file for- the configuration changes made on the other screens. It also matted as: provides a method to restore the server to the factory defaults 1.
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BIOS CREEN Exit Fields (Continued) Exit Fields ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS ETUP PTIONS OMMENTS [<Device Boot with Device Discard Exit system setup String 4>] <Device String 4> Changes without saving any and Exit changes. [<Device Boot with Device String 5>] <Device String 5> Save Reset the system Changes...
BIOS BIOS D OADING EFAULTS Loading BIOS Defaults Different mechanisms exist for resetting the system configura- tion to the default values. When a request to reset the system configuration is detected, the BIOS loads the default system configuration values during the next POST. The request to reset the system to the defaults can be sent in the following ways: A request to reset the system configuration can be gener- ...
BIOS BIOS U PDATE TILITY 3.2. BIOS Update Utility The flash ROM contains system initialization routines, the BIOS Onboard video BIOS, RAID BIOS, and other option Setup Utility, and runtime support routines. The exact layout is ROMS for the devices embedded on the server board. subject to change, as determined by BIOS.
BIOS ECOVERY Recovery Flow The system will automatically enter BIOS Setup menu and dis- play a Recovery page as follows: The BIOS has an embedded recovery technique in the 'boot Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. block'.
BIOS CMOS LEAR Clear CMOS 6. Set the BIOS recovery jumper back to default position and wait until the recovery process is completed. See Connectors and Jumpers and Figure . The following steps will load the BIOS defaults by jumber: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS ERVER ANAGEMENT 3.3. Server Management Serial Configuration Settings The BIOS supports many standard-based server management features and several proprietary features. The Intelligent Plat- form Management Interface (IPMI) is an industry standard and For optimal configuration of Serial Over LAN or EMP see the defines standardized, abstracted interfaces to platform man- BMC Specification.
BIOS PXE B Limitations Keystroke Mappings (Continued) ANSI E SCAPE INDOWS LATFORM ESIGN BIOS Console redirection terminates after an operating EQUENCE system has being loaded. The operating system is <ESC><Shift>or <ESC>3 responsible for continuing console redirection after that. <ESC><Shift>os <ESC>4 BIOS console redirection is a text console.
BIOS HECKPOINTS Checkpoints The BIOS supports legacy PXE option ROMs in legacy mode and includes the necessary PXE ROMs in the BIOS image for the onboard controllers. The legacy PXE ROM is required to boot a non-EFI operating system over the network. A checkpoint is either a byte or word value output to Debug port.
ERVER ANAGEMENT OFTWARE 4.1. Server Management Software Introduction Platform Event Filtering (PEF) to take selected actions for selected events, including NMI. Chassis management includes power control and a status report, front panel buttons and LED control. This section introduces the Baseboard Management Controller Watchdog and auto server restart and recovery.
RONT ANEL NTERFACE Front Panel User Interface Status LED, ID LED, and Heartbeat LED OLOR TATUS ESCRIPTION The BMC provides control panel interface functionality including System Event indicators (Fault/status and Identify LEDs) and buttons (Power/ Amber Blinking [4.1.57] (See following Sta- tus LED table.) ID).
LAN I NTERFACE console application to access the BMC and perform the follow- Status LED Activity (Continued) ing operations: TATUS ESCRIPTION CTIVITY Chassis control: obtain chassis status, reset and power-up the chassis Processor Thermal trip Obtain system sensor status SEL almost full ...
ERIAL RMCP+ Besides RMCP defined by DMTF, BMC also supports RMCP+ BMC supports IPMI 1.5/2.0 standard SEL operation. It can keep protocol defined in IPMI 2.0. to maximum 909 entries SEL log. Event happened in BIOS side will be logged by using Add SEL Entry command. BMC will Authentication Algorithm types supported: RAKP-none, ...
LATFORM VENT Platform Event BMC Firmware Update Platform Event Filter The BMC will allow users to upgrade firmware image on follow- ing entities: The BMC implements selectable action on an event or LAN alerting base on event. By default, no any PEF entries or ...
BMC R ECOVERY 4.2. BMC Recovery This section provides guidelines on BMC recovery process in The BMC recovery is complete. DOS, Linux, and Windows systems. Recovery Process in Windows Recovery Process in DOS System System To recover BMC on a DOS system, do as follows: To recover BMC on a Windows system, do as follows: 1.
ESMS RAPHICAL NTERFACE FOR 4.3. Web Graphical User Interface for ESMS Using the Web GUI Login The BMC firmware features an embedded web server enabling Enter the IP address or URL (default DHCP\static IP address) users to connect to the BMC using a Web browser (e.g. Micro- into the address bar of the web browser.
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OGIN No Access privilege levels do not allow access through the Click the Help button on the right corner of the page for assis- BMC web GUI. tance, the Refresh button to refresh the page, or the Logout button to exit. Main Web Page Login Web Page Main Web Page...
ASHBOARD Dashboard Device Information The Device Information displays the following information: The Dashboard page displays the overall information on status of the device. Device Information Page To open the Dashboard page, click Dashboard from the main menu. A sample screenshot of the Dashboard page is as fol- ESCRIPTION lows: Firmware Revision...
ASHBOARD Network Information Sensor Monitoring The Network Information of the device with the following fields Lists all the available sensors on the device. is shown in the following table. To edit the network Information, click Edit. The status column displays the state of the device as follows: Network Information ESCRIPTION TATUS...
ERVER NFORMATION Server Information Event Logs A graphical representation of all events incurred by various sen- The Server Information Group consists of the following three sors as well as occupied/available space in logs. Clicking on the items: color-coded rectangle in the Legend for the chart, allows to view a list of specific events only.
FRU I NFORMATION FRU Information A brief description of the fields is given in the following sections. Basic Information The FRU Information Page displays the BMC FRU file informa- tion. The information displayed in this page is Basic Informa- tion, Common Header Information, Chassis Information, Board Basic Information Information and Product Information of the FRU device.
FRU I NFORMATION Server Component Board Product Name Board Serial Number The Component Information page displays the CPU and mem- Board Part Number ory information. FRU File ID Board Extra Product Information Product Information Area Format Version ...
FRU I NFORMATION Server identify Component Information Page (Continued) ESCRIPTION The Server Identify page displays the indicator LED status. You Displays the following information: can select a Server Identify Operation to control the indicator Memory ID, LED. Status, Socket, ...
FRU I NFORMATION Server Health Group Server Identify Page (Continued) ESCRIPTION The Server Health Group consists of the following three items: Server identify LED operation with the following options: Sensor Readings Server Identify Oper- ation Event Log ...
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FRU I NFORMATION screenshot of Sensor Readings page is shown in the following When a specific type of sensor is selected, on the right hand image: side of the screen will be displayed the Thresholds for the sen- sor. The total of six thresholds are available as follows: Lower Non-Recoverable (LNR) ...
FRU I NFORMATION Event Log ings for the sensor. The following image shows and example widget: This page displays the list of event logs occurred by the differ- ent sensors on this device. Double click on a record to see the details of that entry.
ONFIGURATION ROUP Configuration Group Event Log Category ESCRIPTION Configuration Group page allows access to various configura- The type of filter listed. tion settings. A screenshot of the Configuration Group menu is Note: shown in the following figure: Once the Event Log category and Filter type are Filter Type selected, the list of events will be displayed with the Event ID, Time Stamp, Sensor Type, Sensor...
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ONFIGURATION ROUP This Active Directory Settings page as shown on the following Active Directory Settings Page (Continued) figure, allows to Configure Active Directory Server Settings. ESCRIPTION To open Active Directory Settings page, click Configuration > This ID identifies the role group in Active Direc- Role Group ID Active Directory from the main menu.
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ONFIGURATION ROUP 1. Click on Advanced Settings to open the Advanced Note: Active Directory Settings Page. IP address of Active Directory server: At least one Domain Con- troller Server Address must be configured. Advanced Active Directory Settings Page IP Address made of 4 numbers separated by dots as in ...
ONFIGURATION ROUP 10.In the Role Group Name field, enter the name that identi- To delete a Role Group fies the role group in the Active Directory. 17.In the Advanced Directory Settings Page, select the row that you wish to delete and click Delete Role Group. Note: Role Group Name is a string of 64 alpha-numeric charac- ...
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ONFIGURATION ROUP To open DNS Server Settings page, click Configuration > DNS DNS Server Settings Page (Continued) from the main menu. A sample screenshot of DNS Server Set- tings Page is shown in the screenshot below. ESCRIPTION It displays hostname of the device. If the Host Host Name setting is chosen as Manual, then specify the hostname of the device.
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ONFIGURATION ROUP Choose the option Direct Dynamic DNS to register with DNS Server Settings Page (Continued) direct dynamic DNS or choose DHCP Client FQDN to register through DHCP server. ESCRIPTION It lists the option for v6 DNS settings for the 4.
ONFIGURATION ROUP LDAP/E-Directory The fields of LDAP Settings Page are explained below. LDAP Settings Page The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is an application protocol for querying and modifying data of directory ESCRIPTION services implemented in Internet Protocol (IP) networks. To configure LDAP Advanced Settings.
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ONFIGURATION ROUP 2. To enable/disable LDAP Authentication, check or uncheck the Enable checkbox respectively. Note: Searchbase is a string of 4 to 63 alpha-numeric characters. Note: It must start with an alphabetical character. At login prompt, enter username to login as an LDAP group Special Symbols like dot(.), comma(,), hyphen(-), under- ...
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ONFIGURATION ROUP 16.In the LDAP Settings Page, select the row that you wish to delete and click Delete Role Group. Note: Role Group Name is a string of 64 alpha-numeric charac- ters. Special symbols hyphen and underscore are allowed. ...
ONFIGURATION ROUP Mouse Mode Mouse Mode Settings Page (Continued) ESCRIPTION Redirection Console handles mouse emulation from local win- Reset To Reset the modified changes. dow to remote screen in either of two methods. User has to be an Administrator to configure this option. Procedure: To open Mouse Mode page, click Configuration >...
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ONFIGURATION ROUP To open Network Settings page, click Configuration > Net- Network Settings Page (Continued) work from the main menu. A sample screenshot of Network Settings Page is shown in the screenshot below. ESCRIPTION This field displays the MAC Address of the MAC Address device.
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ONFIGURATION ROUP Network Settings Page (Continued) Network Settings Page (Continued) ESCRIPTION ESCRIPTION This option lists the following IPv6 configuration It lists the VLAN configuration settings. settings. VLAN Settings: To enable/disable the VLAN IPv6 Settings: This option is to enable the support for selected interface.
ONFIGURATION ROUP 6. If the IPv6 setting is enabled, enable or disable the option agement Settings Page is shown in the screen shot below along with an explanation of each of the tabs. Use DHCP for obtaining the IP address automatically. 7.
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ONFIGURATION ROUP This page contains the list of configured PEF’s. screenshot of Add Event Filter Page is in seen the screenshot below. PET Management - Event Filter ESCRIPTION This field displays the ID for the newly config- PEF ID ured PEF entry (read-only). Filter configuration Check box to enable the PEF settings.
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ONFIGURATION ROUP Event Filter Action is a mandatory field and checked by In the Slave Address/Software ID field, specify corre- default, which enable PEF Alert action (read-only). sponding I2C Slave Address or System Software ID. Select any one of the Power action either Power down, Choose the particular channel number that event mes- ...
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ONFIGURATION ROUP 12.Click on Cancel to cancel the modification and return to Note: Event filter list. Value ranges from 0 to 255. 13.In the Event filter list, click Modify to modify the existing filter. 14.In the Event filter list, click Delete to delete the existing fil- Event Data 1 Compare 1 &...
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ONFIGURATION ROUP PEF Management - Alert Policy (Continued) PEF Management - Alert Policy ESCRIPTION ESCRIPTION To choose a particular destination from the con- Displays Policy entry number for the newly con- Policy Entry # figured destination list. figured entry (read-only). Note: Policy Number Displays the Policy number of the configuration.
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ONFIGURATION ROUP 2. Select the slot and click Add to open the Add Alert Pol- 9. In the Alert String field, enable the check box if the Alert icy Entry Page as shown in the screenshot below. policy entry is Event Specific. 10.In the Alert String Key field, choose any one value that is used to look up the Alert String to send for this Alert Pol- icy entry.
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ONFIGURATION ROUP PEF Management LAN Destination Page PEF Management - LAN Destination (Continued) ESCRIPTION This page is used to configure the Event filter, Alert Policy and LAN destination. A sample screenshot of PEF Management Destination type can be either an SNMP Trap or an Email alert.
ONFIGURATION ROUP 1. In the LAN Destination Tab, choose the slot to be config- 7. In the Subject field, enter the subject. ured. This should be the same slot that you have selected 8. In the Message field, enter the message. in the Alert Policy Entry- Destination Selector field.
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ONFIGURATION ROUP To open RADIUS Settings page, click Configuration > RADIUS RADIUS Settings Page (Continued) from the main menu. A sample screenshot of RADIUS Settings Page is shown in the screenshot below. ESCRIPTION The Time out value in seconds. Note: Time Out Default Timeout value is 3seconds.
ONFIGURATION ROUP 2. Enter the port number in the Port Number field. The fields of Remote Session Settings Page are explained below. 3. Enter the time out value in seconds in the Time out field. 4. Enter the address of the server in the Server Address Remote Session Settings Page field.
ONFIGURATION ROUP 3. In Virtual media Attach mode, select Auto Attach or To open SMTP Settings page, click Configuration > SMTP Attach from the dropdown list as required. from the main menu. A sample screenshot of SMTP Settings Page is shown in the screenshot below. 4.
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ONFIGURATION ROUP SMTP Settings Page (Continued) SMTP Settings Page (Continued) ESCRIPTION ESCRIPTION Primary SMTP Server Lists the Primary SMTP Server configuration. The username to access SMTP Accounts. The 'IP address' of the SMTP Server. It is a man- Note: datory field. User Name can be of length 4 to 64 alpha- ...
ONFIGURATION ROUP 2. Enter the Sender Address in the specified field. 3. Enter the Machine Name in the specified field. Here, you can configure the Serial over LAN settings, select or 4. In Primary SMTP Server, enter the Server Address in change values for each attribute and click the Save button to the specified field.
ONFIGURATION ROUP Generate SSL option is used to generate the SSL certifi- SOL Settings Page (Continued) cate based on configuration details. ESCRIPTION View SSL option is used to view the uploaded SSL certifi- Select the IPMI Serial over LAN minimum user cate in readable format.
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ONFIGURATION ROUP SSL Certificate Configuration - Upload SSL (Continued) SSL Certificate Configuration - Generate SSL ESCRIPTION ESCRIPTION Current privacy key information will be displayed Current Privacy Key (read-only). Common name for which certificate is to be gen- erated. New Privacy Key Privacy key file should be of pem type.
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ONFIGURATION ROUP The fields of SSL Certificate Configuration – View SSL tab are SSL Certificate Configuration - Generate SSL (Continued) explained below. ESCRIPTION SSL Certificate Configuration – View SSL Validity of the certificate. Valid for Value ranges from 1 to 3650 days. ...
ONFIGURATION ROUP The City or Locality of the organization SSL Certificate Configuration – View SSL (Continued) The State or Province of the organization ESCRIPTION The Country of the organization This section display the information about the certificate issuer. The email address of the organization.
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ONFIGURATION ROUP To open User Management page, click Configuration > Users User Management Page (Continued) from the main menu. A sample screenshot of User Manage- ment Page is shown in the screenshot below. ESCRIPTION Displays if the SNMP status for the user is SNMP Status enabled or Disabled.
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ONFIGURATION ROUP 1. To add a new user, select a free slot and click Add User. This opens the Add User screen as shown in the screen- Note: shot below. Password is suggested to be at least 8 characters long for ...
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ONFIGURATION ROUP 10.In the Email ID field, enter the email ID of the user. If the 14.Select an existing user from the list and click Modify user forgets the password, the new password will be User. This opens the Add User screen as shown in the mailed to the configured email address.
ONFIGURATION ROUP Virtual Media Configure Virtual Media Devices (Continued) ESCRIPTION This page to configure Virtual Media device settings. If you The number of CD/DVD devices that support for change the configuration of the virtual media in this page, it CD/DVD devices Virtual Media redirection.
EMOTE ONTROL Remote Control List of Supported Client Operating Sys- tems The Remote Control consists of the following menu items. WinXP Console Redirection W2K3 - 32 bit Server Power Control W2K3 - 64 bit RHEL 4 - 32 bit ...
EMOTE ONTROL Browser Settings FC 12 - 32 FC 12 - 64 For Launching the KVM, pop-up block should be disabled. For FC 13 - 32 Internet explorer, enable the download file options from the set- tings. FC 13 - 64 ...
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EMOTE ONTROL The Console Redirection main menu consists of the following Video (Continued) menu items. ESCRIPTION Video This option is used to resume the Console Redi- Resume Redirection rection when the session is paused. Keyboard This option can be used to update the display Mouse Refresh Video ...
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EMOTE ONTROL Keyboard ESCRIPTION This menu item can be used to act as the right- Hold Right Ctrl Key side <CTRL> key when in Console Redirection. This menu item can be used to act as the right- Hold Right Alt Key side <ALT>...
EMOTE ONTROL Keyboard Layout Virtual Media (Continued) ESCRIPTION Keyboard Layout This menu item can be used to start or stop the CD/DVD Media redirection of a physical DVD/CD-ROM drive ESCRIPTION and cd image types such as iso. This option is used to detect keyboard layout This menu item can be used to start or stop the automatically.
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EMOTE ONTROL 1. Click Video Record > Settings to open the settings page Video Record as shown in the screenshot below. ESCRIPTION To view this menu option you must download the Java Media FrameWork (JMF). It can be down- loaded from the link Important http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/ download-142937.html...
EMOTE ONTROL Power Quick Buttons The power option is to perform any power cycle operation. Click The lower right of Console Redirection windows displays all the on the required option to perform the following operation. quick buttons. These quick buttons helps you to perform these Reset Server: To reboot the system without powering off (warm functions by just clicking them.
AINTENANCE ROUP screenshot of Power Control and Status page is shown in the Server Power Control (Continued) screenshot below. ESCRIPTION Click this option to perform the selected opera- Perform Action tion. Procedure: Select an action and click Perform Action to proceed with the selected action.
AINTENANCE ROUP Firmware Update System Administrator This wizard takes you through the process of firmware up gra- dation. A reset of the box will automatically follow if the upgrade is completed or cancelled. An option to preserve configuration will be presented. Enable it, if you wish to preserve configured settings through the upgrade.
AINTENANCE ROUP To open Firmware Update page, click Maintenance > Firm- Note: ware Update from the main menu. A sample screenshot of You can now follow the instructions presented in the subse- Firmware Update Page is shown in the screenshot below. quent pages to successfully update the card’s firmware.
User Privilege screenshot of Restore Factory Defaults Page is shown in the screenshot below. User Privilege IPMI RIVILEGE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN GUI P RIVILEGE DMINIST PERATO RATOR login BMC from Web GUI, SSH Restore Factory Defaults Page configure BMC from Web GUI Procedure: configure users from Web GUI...
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ONNECTORS AND UMPERS AINBOARD ONNECTORS AND UMPERS 5.1. Mainboard Connectors and Jumpers Connectors and Jumpers This section provides information on basic connectors and jumpers on system mainboard.
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ONNECTORS AND UMPERS ONNECTORS AND UMPERS Mainboard Connector and Jumper Locations 3 4 5 6 OCATION ONNECTOR AND UMPERS External USB Management Port a b c f g h LAN1 Port LAN2 Port ID Button CPU1 PCIe Mezzanine Slot Serial Port 19 20 PCIe Expansion Slots x8 in order a to h XDP JTAG Access to CPU1...
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ONNECTORS AND UMPERS ONNECTORS AND UMPERS Mainboard Connector and Jumper Locations (Continued) Mainboard Jumpers (Continued) OCATION ONNECTOR AND UMPERS UMPER EFAULT OCATION UNCTION OSITIONS ETTING Mainboard Battery BIOS RECOVERY JUMPER PCH / Heatsink Normal (sys- Mini-SAS Connector (HDD 0 to 3) tem) J1D3 J3E1 XDP X8 / X4 Mode Jumper...
SSEMBLY NSTALLATION AND ONFIGURATION 6.1. Installation and Configuration Installing the Rails 2. Slide the inner rails onto the chassis. 1. Press the latch and remove the inner rail. CLICK Slide Inner Rails Rails Rack Rails Securing the Inner Rails Latch Removing the Inner Rail...
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SSEMBLY NSTALLING THE AILS 3. Secure the rack rails to the rack. 5. Release the lock on the inner rail and slide the server into the rack. Lock Securing the Rack Rails 4. Align the slide rail with the inner rail. Inserting the Server 6.
(CMA) SSEMBLY NSTALLING THE ABLE ANAGEMENT Installing the Cable Management 3. Insert the CMA connector of the outer arm of the cable management arm into the right outer rail. Arm (CMA) Note: In these steps, left means left when looking at the server from the front.
(CMA) SSEMBLY EMOVING THE ABLE ANAGEMENT Removing the Cable Manage- 4. Insert the connector of the CMA into the CMA extension placed in the left outer rail in step 1. ment Arm (CMA) Note: In these steps, left means left when looking at the server from the front.
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(CMA) SSEMBLY EMOVING THE ABLE ANAGEMENT 3. Press the latch to remove the CMA connector of the inner 4. Press the latch to remove the CMA extension from the left arm of the CMA from the right inner rail. outer rail. Removing the CMA Connector Removing the CMA Extension...
ROUBLESHOOTING ROUBLESHOOTING 7.1. Troubleshooting System does not Boot after Initial System does not Boot after initial installation: Installation Power Cord Not Plugged In Processor Issues Power Cord Not Plugged In Memory Issues If the power supply cable is not plugged into the chassis power Monitor Issues ...
ROUBLESHOOTING ROUBLESHOOTING Power Supply, Chassis and Fan Issues Ensure that the power supply fan is running. Ensure that the air intakes for the fans are unobstructed. Ensure that the chassis and power supply is appropriate for system requirement. (Power Sub-System on page 1- Memory Issues Ensure that the chassis and power supply is appropriate If you have installed incompatible memory modules, the system...
ROUBLESHOOTING ROUBLESHOOTING System does not boot after Configu- Electrical Short or Overload ration Changes Remove non-essential items such as extra controller cards (e.g SAS 6G Mezz/B, 10G Mezz/B) or HDD devices to check for Hardware Changes shorts and overloads. If the system boots correctly, there may be a short or overload If the system does not boot after making changes to hardware associated with one of the components.
ROUBLESHOOTING ROUBLESHOOTING Installation Problems If you cannot access the BIOS Setup Utility, clear the CMOS by performing the following steps: Perform the following checks if you are troubleshooting an 1. Power down the server. Do not unplug the power cord. installation problem: 2.
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Installation and Assembly Safety Instructions Chapter 8...
NSTALLATION AND SSEMBLY AFETY NSTRUCTIONS NSTALLATION SSEMBLY AFETY NSTRUCTIONS 8.1. Installation Assembly Safety Instructions The power supply in this product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing only to qualified personnel. Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required. A product with more than one power supply will have a separate AC power cord for each supply.
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NSTALLATION AND SSEMBLY AFETY NSTRUCTIONS NSTALLATION SSEMBLY AFETY NSTRUCTIONS SAFETY STEPS: Whenever you remove the chassis covers to access the inside of the system, follow these steps: 1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system. 2. Turn off the system by pressing the power button. 3.
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NSTALLATION AND SSEMBLY AFETY NSTRUCTIONS NSTALLATION SSEMBLY AFETY NSTRUCTIONS For proper cooling and airflow, always reinstall the chassis covers before turning on the system. Operating the system without the covers in place can damage system parts. To install the covers: 1.
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NSTALLATION AND SSEMBLY AFETY NSTRUCTIONS NSTALLATION SSEMBLY AFETY NSTRUCTIONS The system is designed to operate in a typical office environment. Choose a site that is: Clean and free of airborne particles (other than normal room dust). Well ventilated and away from sources of heat including direct sunlight. ...
AFETY NFORMATION ERVER AFETY NFORMATION 9.1. Server Safety Information Safety Warnings and Cautions To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and equipment damage, read this document and observe all warn- ings and precautions in this guide before installing or maintain- To avoid personal injury or property damage, before you begin ing your server product.
AFETY NFORMATION NTENDED PPLICATION Intended Application Uses Indicates do not touch fan blades, may result in injury. This product was evaluated as Information Technology Equip- ment (ITE), which may be installed in offices, schools, computer Indicates to unplug all AC power cord(s) to discon- rooms, and similar commercial type locations.
AFETY NFORMATION QUIPMENT ANDLING RACTICES Equipment Handling Practices Site Selection The system is designed to operate in a typical office environ- Reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage: ment. Choose a site that is: Conform to local occupational health and safety require- ...
AFETY NFORMATION QUIPMENT ANDLING RACTICES CAUTION! CAUTION! O AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE CHECK THE POWER CORD OME POWER SUPPLIES IN SERVERS USE EUTRAL USING THAT WILL BE USED WITH THE PRODUCT AS FOLLOWS O AVOID RISK OF SHOCK USE CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH POWER SUPPLIES THAT USE EUTRAL USING...
AFETY NFORMATION YSTEM CCESS ARNINGS System Access Warnings CAUTION! NLESS YOU ARE ADDING OR REMOVING A HOT PLUG COMPONENT ALLOW THE SYSTEM TO COOL BEFORE OPENING THE COVERS AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF COMING INTO CONTACT WITH HOT COM PONENT DURING A HOT PLUG INSTALLATION BE CAREFUL WHEN CAUTION!
AFETY NFORMATION OUNT ARNINGS Rack Mount Warnings Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. The following installation guidelines are required by UL for Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack maintaining safety compliance when installing your system into should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due...
(ESD) AFETY NFORMATION LECTROSTATIC ISCHARGE Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) CAUTION! ISPOSE OF BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS CAUTION! CAUTION! CAN DAMAGE DRIVES BOARDS AND OTHER PARTS E REC OMMEND THAT YOU PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES AT AN WORK O NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE A BATTERY STATION F ONE IS NOT AVAILABLE PROVIDE SOME...
AFETY NFORMATION THER AZARDS Laser Peripherals or Devices CAUTION! O AVOID RISK OF RADIATION EXPOSURE AND OR PERSONAL INJURY Do not open the enclosure of any laser peripheral or device Laser peripherals or devices are not serviceable Return to manufacturer for servicing ...
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EGULATORY AND OMPLIANCE NFORMATION LECTROMAGNETIC OMPATIBILITY OTICES 10.1. Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices FCC Verification Statement Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the receiver is connected. (USA) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician ...
(CE D EGULATORY AND OMPLIANCE NFORMATION UROPE ECLARATION OF ONFORMITY Europe (CE Declaration of Con- BSMI (Taiwan) formity) The BSMI Certification Marking and EMC warning is located on the outside rear area of the product This product has been tested in accordance too, and complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and EMC Directive (89/336/EEC).
HS) C EGULATORY AND OMPLIANCE NFORMATION ESTRICTION OF AZARDOUS UBSTANCES OMPLIANCE modem telecommunication circuitry must be UL listed. In Hexavalent Chromium addition, the modem must have the appropriate telecom- Polybrominated Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) munications, safety, and EMC approvals for the region in which it is sold.
EGULATORY AND OMPLIANCE NFORMATION RODUCT EGULATORY OMPLIANCE ARKINGS 10.2. Product Regulatory Compliance Markings Product Regulatory Compliance Markings (Continued) This product is marked with the following product certification markings: VCCI Mark- Japan ing (Class A) Product Regulatory Compliance Markings EGULATORY EGION ARKING OMPLIANCE BSMI Certifi-...
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