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FWA9400
2U Rackmount
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User's Manual
Version 1.0
(Nov. 2017)

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  • Page 1 FWA9400 2U Rackmount Network Appliance User’s Manual Version 1.0 (Nov. 2017)
  • Page 2 No part of this publication may be reproduced, copied, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of IBASE Technology, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “IBASE”).

  • Page 3: Compliance

    0.1% by weight (1000 ppm) except for cadmium, limited to 0.01% by weight (100 ppm). • Lead (Pb) • Mercury (Hg) • Cadmium (Cd) • Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) • Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) • Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    You are not suggested to disassemble, repair or make any modification to the device. Disassembly, modification, or any attempt at repair could generate hazards and cause damage to the device, even bodily injury or property damage, and will void any warranty. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Caution

    Software in use (such as OS and application software, including the version numbers) 3. If repair service is required, you can download the RMA form at http://www.ibase.com.tw/english/Supports/RMAService/. Fill out the form and contact your distributor or sales representative. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Jumper & Connector Locations on Motherboard ........16 Jumper Quick Reference ..............17 Connectors Quick Reference ..............19 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ................23 Introduction ................... 24 BIOS Setup ................... 24 Main Settings ..................25 Advanced Settings ................26 FWA9400 User Manual...
  • Page 7 IntelRCSetup..................40 Server Management................41 Security Settings ................... 42 Boot Settings..................43 Save & Exit Settings................44 Appendix ...................... 45 I/O Port Address Map ................46 Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) ............... 49 Watchdog Timer Configuration .............. 51 FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 General Information

    Chapter 1 General Information The information provided in this chapter includes: • Features • Packing List • Optional Accessories • Specifications • Overview • Dimensions...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    1.1 Introduction FWA9400 series are specifically designed for the network security and management market. There are plenty of applications adopting network security or network management as listed below. Network Security Applications: • Firewall • Unified Threat Management (UTM) • Virtual Private Network (VPN) •...

  • Page 10: Features

    1 x PCIe (x8) expansion slot • 800W redundant power supply 1.3 Packing List Your FWA9400 package should include the items listed below. If any of the items below is missing, contact the distributor or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. •...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    (MGMT2 is shared with IPMI NC-SI port) 48 x RJ45 GbE LAN ports 64 x RJ45 GbE LAN ports Traffic LAN Port (6 x network module slots) (8 x network module slots) 2 x USB 2.0 2 x 3.5” hot-swappable HDD drive bay FWA9400 User Manual...
  • Page 12 5 ~ 90% at 45 °C (non-condensing) Humidity • Operating: 0.25 Grms / 3 ~ 500 Hz (Z-axis) Vibration • Protection Non-operating: 1.0 Grms / 3 ~ 500Hz (Z-axis) Shock Half-sinewave 50G Z-axis Protection All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Overview

    1.6 Overview Front View • FWA9400-SHD • FWA9400-NIC FWA9400-SHD and FWA9400-NIC are different in items 2 and 3. Name Name LCM Display with 5 buttons USB 2.0 Ports Network Module Slots: Console Port • FWA9400-SHD: Slots A ~ F •...
  • Page 14 General Information Rear View Name Name PCIe Card Slot VGA Port (via the optional IPMI module) System Fan Module Reduntant Power Supply Oblique View FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Dimensions

    1.7 Dimensions Unit: mm FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration

    Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration The information provided in this chapter includes: • Essential installations before you begin • Information and locations of connectors...

  • Page 17: Essential Installations Before You Begin

    2.1 Essential Installations Before You Begin For the network modules, HDD (only available for FWA9400-SHD), or the fan modules installations, you can directly install without disassemble the device. For the memory, CFast, PCIe cards or IPMI module, you need to disassemble the device cover before installations by removing 8 screws as shown below to pull out the lid.

  • Page 18: Cpu Installation / Replacement

    CPU overheating problem that would cause your system to hang or be unstable 2.1.2 Network Module Installation / Removal Release two screws of a network module and pull it out carefully as shown below for replacement and installation. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Memory Installation

    3. Gently push the module in an upright position until the ejector tabs of the memory slot close to hold the module in place when the module touches the bottom of the slot. To remove the module, press the ejector tabs outwards with your fingertips to eject the module. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Hdd Installation

    2.1.4 HDD Installation Remove 6 screws on the side (or 4 screws on the bottom) of the HDD tray, attach your HDD and tighten the screws. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Fan Module Installation

    2. Remove 4 screws on the rear side of the fan module, take out the fan, replace with a new one, and tighten these screws. 3. Put the fan module back to the device and fasten it by tightening the 2 screws mentioned in the step 1. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Setting The Jumper

    2.2 Setting the Jumper Set up and configure your FWA9400 by using jumpers for various settings and features according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you have doubts about the best configuration for your use. Jumpers are short-length conductors consisting of several metal pins with a non-conductive base mounted on the circuit board.

  • Page 23: Jumper & Connector Locations On Motherboard

    2.3 Jumper & Connector Locations on Motherboard Motherboard: MBD979 MB979 - top FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Jumper Quick Reference

    2.4 Jumper Quick Reference Function Connector Name Page ATX & AT Mode JP10 Clearing CMOS Data Flash Descriptor JP11 2.4.1 ATX & AT Mode (JP10) Function Pin closed Illustration AT Mode (Default) ATX Mode FWA9400 User Manual...
  • Page 25 2.4.2 Clearing CMOS Data (JP1) Function Pin closed Illustration Normal (Default) Clearing CMOS 2.4.3 Flash Descriptor (JP11) Function Pin closed Illustration No Security Override (Default) Security Override FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Connectors Quick Reference

    Channel B: J2, J59 Channel C: J3, J60 Channel D: J4, J61 DDR4 Slot Channel E: J5, J62 Channel F: J6, J63 Channel G: J7, J64 Channel H: J8, J65 Factory Use Only J14, J15, J30, J31, J49 FWA9400 User Manual...
  • Page 27 2.5.1 USB 2.0 Header (J10, J11, J12) Assignment Assignment Ground USB1- USB2+ USB1+ USB2- Ground 2.5.2 ATX 12V Power Connector (J74, J76) Assignment Assignment Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V Ground +12V FWA9400 User Manual...
  • Page 28 2.5.3 ATX 24-pin Power Connector (J73) Assignment Assignment 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V -12V Ground Ground PS-ON Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Power good 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V Ground FWA9400 User Manual...
  • Page 29 2.5.4 Fan Power Connector (FAN1, FAN2) FAN1 FAN2 Assignment Assignment Ground Rotation detection +12V Control 2.5.5 System Function Connector (J23) Assignment Assignment Power LED+ Speaker+ Power LED- (GND) Speaker- (GND) VCC5 ATXPWR_BTN# FRST_OUT HDD LED+ HDD LED- FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter describes the different settings available in the AMI BIOS that comes with the board. The topics covered in this chapter are as follows: • Main Settings • Advanced Settings • Chipset Settings • Security Settings •...

  • Page 31: Introduction

    These defaults have been carefully chosen by both AMI and your system manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Changing the defaults could make the system unstable and crash in some cases. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Main Settings

    System Language Choose the system default language. System Date Sets the date. Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. System Time Set the time. Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Advanced Settings

    3.4 Advanced Settings This section allows you to configure, improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Acpi Settings

    Enables / Disables BIOS ACPI auto Configuration configuration. Enable Hibernation Enables / Disables the system ability to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may not be effective with some OS. Lock Legacy Resources Enables / Disables Lock of Legacy Resources. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Nct5523D Super Io Configuration

    3.4.2 NCT5523D Super IO Configuration BIOS Setting Description Serial Ports Configuration Sets Parameters of Serial Ports. You can enable / disable the serial port and select an optimal settings for the Super IO device. FWA9400 User Manual...
  • Page 36 IO = 2F8h; IRQ = 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 • IO = 3E8h; IRQ = 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 • IO = 2E8h; IRQ = 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 FWA9400 User Manual...
  • Page 37 IO = 2F8h; IRQ = 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 • IO = 3E8h; IRQ = 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 • IO = 2E8h; IRQ = 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Nct7904D Hw Monitor

    Options: Disabled (default), 50°C, 60°C, 70°C, 80°C Temperatures / Voltages These fields are the parameters of the / Fan Speed hardware monitoring function feature of the motherboard. The values are read-only as monitored by the system and showing the PC health status FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Lan Bypass Configuration

    Custom Mode: All LAN ports can be configured independently. Disabled: System won’t reset and LAN • Watchdog Reset Signal bypass no functon when watchdog time out. • Restart: WDT triggers system restart. • LanBypass: WDT triggers LanBypass. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Serial Port Console Configuration

    Serial Port Console Configuration BIOS Setting Description Console Redirection Enables / Disables Console Redirection. Console Redirection Sets parameters of Console Redirection. Settings Legacy Serial Redirection Selects a COM por to display redirection of Port Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Iscsi Configuration

    3.4.6 iSCSI Configuration BIOS Setting Description iSCS Initiator Name The worldwide unique name of iSCSI initoator.Only IQN format is accepted. Range is from 4 to 223. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Network Stack Configuration

    Enables the support for IPv4 PXE Boot. If this is disabled, IPv4 PXE boot option will not be created. IPv6 PXE Support Enables the support for IPv6 PXE Boot. If this is disabled, IPv6 PXE boot option will not be created. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Csm Configuration

    PXE OpROM. Storage Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM. Video Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM. Other PCI devices Determines OpROM execution policy for devices other than network, storage or video. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Trusted Computing

    3.4.9 Trusted Computing BIOS Setting Description Security Device Enables / Disables BIOS support for security device. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Usb Configuration

    Enables / Disables I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. USB Transfer time-out Sets the time-out value 1, 5, 10 or 20 sec(s) for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers. FWA9400 User Manual...
  • Page 46 The maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. Auto uses default value. For a Root port, it is 100 ms. For a Hub port, the delay is taken from Hub descriptor. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Intelrcsetup

    Displays and provides option to change the processor settings. IIO Configuration Displays and provides option to change the IIO settings. PCH Configuration Displays and provides option to change the PCH settings. Reserve Memory Displays and provides option to change the memory settings. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Server Management

    Logs the report returned by BMC self test command. BMC Network Configure BMC network parameters. Configuration View System Event Log Press <Enter> to view the system event log records. BMC Warm Reset Press <Enter> to do warm reset BMC. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 49: Security Settings

    3.7 Security Settings BIOS Setting Description Administrator Password Sets an administrator password for the setup utility. User Password Sets a user password. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Boot Settings

    Selects the keyboard NumLock state. Quiet Boot Enables / Disables Quiet Boot option. Boot Mode Select Selects a Boot mode, Legacy / UEFI. Boot Option Priorities Sets the system boot order priorities for hard disk, CD/DVD, USB, Network. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Save & Exit Settings

    Restore Defaults Restores / Loads defaults values for all the setup options. Save as User Defaults Saves the changes done so far as user defaults. Restore User Defaults Restores the user defaults to all the setup options. FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Appendix

    Appendix This section provides the mapping addresses of peripheral devices and the sample code of watchdog timer configuration. • I/O Port Address Map • Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) • Watchdog Timer Configuration...

  • Page 53: I/O Port Address Map

    0x000070A0-0x000070A3 Standard SATA AHCI Controller 0x00007090-0x00007097 Standard SATA AHCI Controller 0x00007080-0x00007083 Standard SATA AHCI Controller 0x00007000-0x0000701F Standard SATA AHCI Controller 0x00000061-0x00000061 System speaker 0x000003F8-0x000003FF Communications Port (COM1) 0x000002F8-0x000002FF Communications Port (COM2) 0x00000040-0x00000043 System timer 0x00000050-0x00000053 System timer FWA9400 User Manual...
  • Page 54 Intel(R) C610 series/X99 chipset PCI Express Root Port #2 - 8D12 0x00000070-0x00000071 System CMOS/real time clock 0x00000074-0x00000077 System CMOS/real time clock 0x00000020-0x0000003D Programmable interrupt controller 0x000000A0-0x000000BD Programmable interrupt controller 0x000004D0-0x000004D1 Programmable interrupt controller 0x00000081-0x00000083 Direct memory access controller FWA9400 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Address Device Description 0x00000087-0x00000087 Direct memory access controller 0x00000089-0x0000008B Direct memory access controller 0x0000008F-0x0000008F Direct memory access controller 0x000000C0-0x000000DF Direct memory access controller FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Interrupt Request Lines (Irq)

    D PCI Express Root Port 3 - 6F09 IRQ 4294967274 Intel(R) Xeon(R) E7 v4/Xeon(R) E5 v4/Xeon(R) E3 v4/Xeon(R) D PCI Express Root Port 3 - 6F08 IRQ 4294967275 Intel(R) Xeon(R) E7 v4/Xeon(R) E5 v4/Xeon(R) E3 v4/Xeon(R) D PCI Express Root Port 2 - 6F07 FWA9400 User Manual...
  • Page 57 D PCI Express Root Port 2 - 6F04 IRQ 4294967293 Intel(R) Xeon(R) E7 v4/Xeon(R) E5 v4/Xeon(R) E3 v4/Xeon(R) D PCI Express Root Port 1 - 6F03 IRQ 4294967294 Intel(R) Xeon(R) E7 v4/Xeon(R) E5 v4/Xeon(R) E3 v4/Xeon(R) D PCI Express Root Port 1 - 6F02 FWA9400 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Watchdog Timer Configuration

    (NCT5523D_BASE) #define NCT5523D_DATA_PORT (NCT5523D_BASE+1) //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #define NCT5523D_REG_LD 0x07 //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #define NCT5523D_UNLOCK 0x87 #define NCT5523D_LOCK 0xAA //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned int Init_NCT5523D(void); void Set_NCT5523D_LD( unsigned char); void Set_NCT5523D_Reg( unsigned char, unsigned char); unsigned char Get_NCT5523D_Reg( unsigned char); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- #endif //__NCT5523D_H FWA9400 User Manual...
  • Page 59 (SIO == 0) printf("Can not detect Nuvoton NCT5523D, program abort.\n"); return(1); WDTInitial(); WDTEnable(10); WDTDisable(); return 0; //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- void WDTInitial(void) unsigned char bBuf; Set_NCT5523D_LD(0x08); //switch to logic device 8 bBuf = Get_NCT5523D_Reg(0x30); bBuf &= (~0x01); Set_NCT5523D_Reg(0x30, bBuf); //Enable WDTO //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- FWA9400 User Manual...
  • Page 60 //enable timer bBuf = Get_NCT5523D_Reg(0xF0); bBuf &= (~0x08); Set_NCT5523D_Reg(0xF0, bBuf); //count mode is second Set_NCT5523D_Reg(0xF1, NewInterval); //set timer //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- void WDTDisable(void) Set_NCT5523D_LD(0x08); //switch to logic device 8 Set_NCT5523D_Reg(0xF1, 0x00); //clear watchdog timer Set_NCT5523D_Reg(0x30, 0x00); //watchdog disabled //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- FWA9400 User Manual...
  • Page 61 Init_Finish; } NCT5523D_BASE = 0x2E; result = NCT5523D_BASE; ucDid = Get_NCT5523D_Reg(0x20); if (ucDid == 0xC4) //NCT5523D?? goto Init_Finish; } NCT5523D_BASE = 0x00; result = NCT5523D_BASE; Init_Finish: return (result); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- void Unlock_NCT5523D (void) outportb(NCT5523D_INDEX_PORT, NCT5523D_UNLOCK); outportb(NCT5523D_INDEX_PORT, NCT5523D_UNLOCK); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- FWA9400 User Manual...
  • Page 62 LD); Lock_NCT5523D(); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- void Set_NCT5523D_Reg( unsigned char REG, unsigned char DATA) Unlock_NCT5523D(); outportb(NCT5523D_INDEX_PORT, REG); outportb(NCT5523D_DATA_PORT, DATA); Lock_NCT5523D(); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned char Get_NCT5523D_Reg(unsigned char REG) unsigned char Result; Unlock_NCT5523D(); outportb(NCT5523D_INDEX_PORT, REG); Result = inportb(NCT5523D_DATA_PORT); Lock_NCT5523D(); return Result; //----------------------------------------------------------------------- FWA9400 User Manual...

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