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Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. HQ-Box User Manual Rev 1.05 20180510 Heptagon S Y S T E M S HQ-Box user’s manual...
Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. 1. Introduction The HQ-Box is a family of highly flexible embedded servers. The HQ-Box comes in two types of enclosures “Compact” and “Extended”. This manual refers to both types. The Compact version has a single extension slot which can accommodate either a PCIe add-on card, or two U.2 2.5”...
Disclaimer: Failure to follow the safety instructions can lead to injuries and/or damage of property. Heptagon Systems is not liable should safety instructions not be followed. Please refer to the Heptagon Systems Sales and Warranty terms and conditions for further information.
Australia and New Zealand (AU and NZ): It was tested and complies with AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015, Class B The HQ-Box EMC compliance was done with cables of 3 meter maximum length. HQ-Box is not intended to connect to cables longer than 3 m.
The device was tested and passed the following EU and AS/NZS directive safety tests: EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013 IEC 60950-1:2005 (Second Edition)+Am1:2009+Am2:2013 AS/NZS 60950.1: 2015 5. Package contents HQ-Box, in accordance to the ordered configuration • Packing list • Optional accessories •...
Expansion slot U.2 NVMe / 2.5” The HQ-Box server series offers a flexible and modular architecture, enabling full utilization of the Xeon-D SOC. The HQ-Box modularity enables flexibility in all major implementation junctions, accurately tailoring the HQ- Box to the exact needs of the client.
Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. 6.1. Front panel The Extended version is identical albeit the larger slot area which offers 3 slots for various combinations of PCIe 3.0 add-on card slots and U.2 drive bays.
3x M.2 expansion sockets + Mini PCIe socket • The HB-BDE motherboard carries 4 expansion sockets with various functionality: PCIe 3.0 x16 slot which accepts expansion modules. Heptagon Systems currently offers 6 expansion • modules. All Add-on cards can be of Full-Height Half-Length (FHHL) form factor.
Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. 6.3. Connectors and sockets Panel connectors Function Connector Description Audio Dual 3.5mm Audio Jack. Stereo out Mono microphone P9, P10 P9 - USB 3.0 ports 0 & 1 (directly from the SOC), Standard A-type P10 - USB 3.0 ports 2 &...
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Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. Panel connectors Function Connector Description 10G Ethernet HX-E10 or HX-E10 module has dual 10Gbe with dual SFP+ connector. HX-E10T HX-E10T, is a copper 10Gbe.
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Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. Panel connectors Function Connector Description External Fan The external fan is internally connected to P24 on motherboard. Pinout: 1: GND 2: +12V DC 3: TACH (input 3.3V signal) 4: PWM (output 3.3V signal)
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Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. Motherboard connectors and sockets Function Connector Description DRAM P3,P4,P5,P6 DIM288 sockets for DDR4, ECC. PCIe 3.0 PCIe 3.0 x16 Lane slot expansion slots PCIe 3.0 x4 Lane slot. Provided for PX-1M M.2 Adapter card...
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Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. Motherboard connectors and sockets Function Connector Description P23, P24, Mating connector: P25,P26 * Molex 22-01-2047 (housing) * Molex 08-50-0114 or 08-50-0113 (crimp terminals) Fan Connectors +12VDC PWM. Logic levels of PWM is 3.3V.
Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. 6.4. LED display. The HQ-Box front panel utilizes 4 RED/Green LEDs: Color Function (top to bottom) PWR (DS2) Red/Green Red when off, Green when on. Blinks R/G when the memory sub system is initializing.
Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. 6.5. DRAM Memory The HQ-Box has four DIMM-288 sockets for DDR4 2400 (or 2100) with ECC. Maximum memory capacity is 128GB. 6.5.1. DRAM insertion order is P5,P4,P6,P3 (where P5 is first). See drawing 2 below: Drawing 2: Motherboard DRAM location and insertion order 6.5.2.
Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. 6.6. On board storage and I/O expansion Drawing 3: M.2 and mPCIe slot location 6.6.1. Insertion order: 6.6.1.1. P29 is assembled above the Mini PCIe. Assemble the Mini PCIe (and the related uSim card when applicable) before mounting P29.
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Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. 6.6.6. M.2 Assembly instructions: Step Instructions Remove from the motherboard and lightly attach the spacer with a screw to the M.2 card: Gently insert the M.2 card to the slot, without dropping the spacer Tighten the screw –...
Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. 7. Assembly instructions The following sections describe the procedures of inserting and removing add-on cards and disk drives. 7.1. 2.5” Hard disk and SSD mounting 7.1.1.
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Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. 7.1.2.2. Standard cover opening: Drawing 8: Standard cover screws 7.1.2.3. Open the six perimeter screws (optionally 7). 7.1.2.4. For configuration with an internal drive only: open the drive reinforcement screw. (this is a dummy screw for configuration without drive).
7.2.3. Remove the slot bracket and install the add-on card. 7.2.4. Mount the Add-on card support. For half height cards add the appropriate extension. The Add-on card support is supplied with the HQ-Box. Additional parts can be ordered from the below table:...
Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. 8. Motherboard connector drawing Drawing 11: HB-BDE motherboard connectors Heptagon S Y S T E M S HQ-Box user’s manual...
Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. 9. External dimensions Drawing 12: HQ-Box external dimensions Heptagon S Y S T E M S HQ-Box user’s manual...
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