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RB238 2U Server
User Manual
RB238G13-U08
August 2019 Version 1.1
A document provides an overview of product features, functions, architecture, and support specifications

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  • Page 1 RB238 2U Server User Manual RB238G13-U08 August 2019 Version 1.1 A document provides an overview of product features, functions, architecture, and support specifications...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Links to third-party websites take you outside the Chenbro Micom Co., Ltd website. Chenbro Micom Co., Ltd has no control over and is not responsible for information outside the Chenbro Micom Co., Ltd website.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Revision History ..........................2 Copyright Notice ..........................2 CE Notice ............................2 FCC Notice ............................. 2 System Tour ............................6 Front panel identification ......................6 24-bay 2.5" HDD/SSD configuration ..........................6 Rear panel identification ........................ 7 Server components ........................8 24-bay 2.5"...
  • Page 4 System utilities ..........................31 BIOS setup ........................... 31 Accessing the BIOS setup menu screen ..........................31 Navigating the BIOS setup menu screen ........................... 33 Remote Flash BIOS ................................33 BIOS setup menu screen ......................34 Main menu ..................................34 Advanced menu ................................36 Chipset menu ..................................
  • Page 5 Cabling ............................131 Cabling overview ........................131 24-bay SAS/SATA/NVMe Storage ....................131 SAS expander board to HBA add-on card ........................132 8-CH NVMe BPB ................................133 16- CH SAS BPB to 8-CH NVMe BPB ..........................134 Front I/O Board ......................... 134 Specifications ..........................

  • Page 6: System Tour

    System Tour Front panel identification 24-bay 2.5" HDD/SSD configuration Item Description Item Description 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 1 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 16 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 2 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 17 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 3 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 18 2.5"...

  • Page 7: Rear Panel Identification

    Rear panel identification Item Description Redundant power supply unit 2 2.5" SATA HDD rear dummy cover RJ45 for BMC management LAN PCIe add-on card slots Rear UID button/LED 1G/10G LAN port 1 1G/10G LAN port 2 USB 3.0 port Debug UART VGA port Redundant power supply unit 1 System Tour 7...

  • Page 8: Server Components

    Server components 24-bay 2.5" HDD/SSD configuration Item Description 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD and NVMe SSD (24) 8-CH NVMe SSD backplane board (1) SAS expander board (1) System fan (4) Mainboard (1) RTC battery (1) M.2 SSD (2) PCIe add-on card (4) (support low profile PCIe add-on cards only) Heatsink (2) CPU (2)

  • Page 9: Mainboard Components

    Mainboard components Item Description Item Description PCIe x8 slot CPU2 socket PCIe x16 slot DIMM A1/A2/B1/C1 slots PCIe x16 slot DIMM J1/J2/K1/L1 slots PCIe x16 slot M.2 connectors CPU1 socket CPU2 storage connector CPU1 8-pin ATX power connector CPU2 storage connector DIMM D1/D2/E1/F1 slots CPU2 storage connector CPU1 storage connector...

  • Page 10: Sas Expander Board Components

    SAS expander board components Item Description Fan 1 connector Fan 2 connector SAS signal input connector SAS signal input connectors SAS signal output connectors Fan 3 connector Fan 4 connector Sideband signal connector BPB power connector System Tour 10...

  • Page 11: 16-Ch Sas Bpb Components

    16-CH SAS BPB components Item Description BPB power connector BPB power connector SATA/SAS signal connector Sideband signal connector SATA/SAS 9~24 connectors System Tour 11...

  • Page 12: 8-Ch Nvme Bpb Components

    8-CH NVMe BPB components Item Description BPB power connector Sideband signal connector 3~10 PCIe input signal connectors NVMe SSD 1~8 connectors System Tour 12...

  • Page 13: Fan Locations

    Fan locations Item Description Fan 1 Fan 2 Fan 3 Fan 4 DIMM slot locations System Tour 13...
  • Page 14 DIMM slots are labeled alphabetically (A through L) and must be populated sequentially, i.e. from A1 to A2 to B1 to C1, up to L1. There are six (6) channels per processor numbered sequentially from 1 to 6. Item Description Item Description CPU1 DIMM Slot 1...

  • Page 15: Status Led Indicators

    Status LED indicators The status LED indicators aid in problem diagnosis by indicating the status of system components and operations of the server. Front panel LED indicators Item Function Status Status Description System is off / No AC power System Power Blue Powered on Blue (blinking)

  • Page 16: Rear Panel Led Indicators

    Rear panel LED indicators Item Function Status Status Description Not installed / fault Green Active 1 and 2 Power Supply Amber Failure; AC cord unplugged / No AC power No connection NIC Link (left) Yellow (blinking) Linked and activity on the network No connection Green Linked to 100Mbps network...

  • Page 17: Serial Label Pull Tab

    Serial label pull tab The serial label pull tab contains important information about the server like the BMC username and password. To access the serial tab: Pull the serial label tab from the chassis. System Tour 17...

  • Page 18: Operations

    Operations Power down the server Before powering down the server for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a backup of critical server data and programs. IMPORTANT: When the server is in standby mode, auxiliary power is still being provided to the system.

  • Page 19: Wistron Bmc

    Wistron BMC management is a powerful tool that provides multiple ways to configure, update, monitor, and repair servers remotely. BMC (Standard) comes preconfigured on Chenbro servers without an additional cost or license. Using BMC To log-in, you need to enter your username and password. You can find this information printed in the serial label pull-tab (Link).

  • Page 20: Firmware Update

    To check the current firmware version that is installed in your server, from the BMC menu bar, click Maintenance > Firmware Information. The current firmware information will be displayed. Firmware Update Operations 20...
  • Page 21 To update the current firmware installed in your server, from the BMC menu bar, click Maintenance > Firmware Update. This wizard takes you through the process of updating the firmware. A reset of the server will automatically follow if the upgrade is completed or cancelled. An option to Preserve All Configuration is available.
  • Page 22 Click Preserve all Configuration to preserve all configuration. You can also customize which configuration is retained by clicking the Edit Preserve Configuration option. Operations 22...
  • Page 23 Click Browse to select firmware image, then click Upload. The following actions will be automatically executed: • Closing all active client requests • Preparing Device for Firmware Upgrade • Uploading Firmware Image NOTE: A popup window for uploading file will be displayed for http/https but in the case of TFTP files, the file is automatically uploaded displaying the status of upload.

  • Page 24: Hpm Firmware Update

    HPM Firmware Update To update the current HPM firmware installed in your server, from the BMC menu bar, click Maintenance > HPM Firmware Update. This wizard takes you through the process of updating the HPM firmware. A reset of the server will automatically follow if the upgrade is completed or cancelled.
  • Page 25 Click Preserve BIOS Configuration to preserve BIOS settings. Click Browse to select HPM firmware image, then click Upload. The following actions will be automatically executed: • Closing all active client requests • Preparing Device for Firmware Upgrade • Uploading Firmware Image NOTE: A popup window for uploading file will be displayed for http/https but in the case of TFTP files, the file is automatically uploaded displaying the status of upload.

  • Page 26: Remove The Top Covers

    Remove the top covers WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes, laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher.
  • Page 27 Slide the rear top cover back about 1.5 cm (0.5 in) then lift and remove the rear access panel. Turn the rear top cover over to locate the top cover label. This label provides information on installing various options, flexible memory configurations, and LED status indicators. Remove the front top cover: Press to unlock the metal tabs securing the front top cover to the chassis.

  • Page 28: Install The Top Covers

    Install the top covers WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes, laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher.
  • Page 29 Install the rear top cover: Place the rear top cover on top of the server and slide it toward the front of the server. The rear top cover locks into position. Push down the latch until it locks into place. Use two (2) screws to secure the rear top cover to the chassis.

  • Page 30: Setup

    Setup Overview Installing a server requires the following steps: Power up the server. Configure the server. Powering up the server The rack initiates an automatic power-up sequence when the server is installed. If the default setting is changed, use one of the following methods to power up the server: •...

  • Page 31: System Utilities

    System utilities BIOS setup Accessing the BIOS setup menu screen To access the BIOS setup menu screen, turn on the server. If the server is already turned on, save your data and close all open applications, then restart the server. During POST, press Esc.
  • Page 32 Some options (marked with a ►) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. System utilities 32...

  • Page 33: Navigating The Bios Setup Menu Screen

    • When you are making selections from a pop-up menu, closes the pop-up without making a selection. Remote Flash BIOS To remotely flash BIOS on RB238G13-U08 Server, contact your Chenbro Service Representative for a complete step-by-step instructions. System utilities 33...

  • Page 34: Bios Setup Menu Screen

    BIOS setup menu screen The screenshots used in this section are for illustration only. The values displayed may not be the same as those in your server. In the descriptive tables following each of the menu screen illustrations, settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Main menu Parameter Description...
  • Page 35 Parameter Description BIOS ACM Shows current BIOS ACM version. SINIT ACM Shows current SINIT ACM version. Memory Information Total Memory Size of system memory detected during boot-up. Usable Memory Size of system memory that can be used by server. System Language Sets the system language.

  • Page 36: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu Parameter Description Trusted Computing Trusted Computing Settings. SMART Settings System SMART Settings. Serial Port Console Serial Port Console Redirection. Redirection Option ROM Dispatch Policy Option ROM Dispatch Policy. PCI Subsystem Setting PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express Settings. Synchronize Time Synchronize BIOS time with the configuration.
  • Page 37 Advanced menu -> Trusted Computing Parameter Description Value Configuration Security Device Support Enable/Disable Security Device. Enabled NOTE: Your Computer will reboot during restart in Disabled order to change State of the Device. System utilities 37...
  • Page 38 Advanced menu -> SMART Settings Parameter Description Value SMART Self Test Run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Enabled Disabled System utilities 38...
  • Page 39 Advanced menu -> Serial Port Console Redirection Parameter Description Value Console Redirection Enable/Disable Console redirection function. Enabled Disabled Console Redirection Settings This setting specify the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computer should have the same or compatible setting.
  • Page 40 Serial Port Console Redirection -> Console Redirection Settings sub-menu Parameter Description Value COM0 Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type Select terminal type for emulation: VT100 VT100: ASCII char set. VT100+ VT100+: Extends VT100 to support color, VT-UTF8 function keys, etc. ANSI VT-UTF8: Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes.
  • Page 41 Parameter Description Value Parity Selects parity bit type to detect transmission None errors. Even Even: parity bit is 0 if the num of 1's in the data bits is even. Mark Odd: parity bit is 0 if num of 1's in the data bits is Space odd.
  • Page 42 Serial Port Console Redirection -> Legacy Console Redirection Settings sub-menu Parameter Description Value Legacy Console Redirection Settings COM0 Redirection COM Port Select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM messages. COM1 80x24 Resolution Select the Number of Rows and Columns supported in redirection on Legacy OS.
  • Page 43 Serial Port Console Redirection -> EMS Console Redirection Settings sub-menu Parameter Description Value Out-of-Band Mgmt Port Microsoft Windows Emergency Management COM0 Services (EMS) allows for remote management of COM1 a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Terminal Type Select terminal type for out-of band VT100 management: VT100+...
  • Page 44 Advanced menu -> Option ROM Dispatch Policy Parameter Description Value AMI ROM Dispatch Policy Shows AMI ROM Dispatch Policy Version information. Device Group Default ROM Policy (Selected at CSM Setup Page) Network Class Shows current parameters of Device Group default ROM Policy. Mass Storage Class Display Class Other Devices...
  • Page 45 Advanced menu -> PCI Subsystem Settings Parameter Description Value PCI Driver Version Shows AMI PCI Driver Version information. PCI Devices Common Settings: Above 4G Decoding Globally Enable or Disable 64bit capable devices Enabled to be decoded on Above 4G address space (Only Disabled if system supports 64 bit PCI decoding).
  • Page 46 Advanced menu -> Synchronize Time Configuration Parameter Description Please enable Network Stack. Shows information about the system’s Time Zone. NTP Server IP(IPv4) Shows information about the NTP Server IP (IPv4). Synchronize Time Time is synchronized with the NTP Server IP (IPv4). NTP Server IP(IPv6) Shows information about the NTP Server IP (IPv6).
  • Page 47 Advanced menu -> Network Stack Configuration Parameter Description Value Network Stack Enable/Disable UEFI Network Stack function. Enabled Disabled Ipv4 PXE Support Enable Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled IPV4 Enabled PXE boot option will not be created. Disabled NOTE: This information will only show when Network Stack is set to Enabled.
  • Page 48 Advanced menu -> CSM Configuration Parameter Description Value Compatibility Support Module Configuration CSM Support Enable/Disable CSM Support. Enabled Disabled CSM16 Module Version Show the CSM module version. INT19 Trap Response BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option Immediate ROM. Postponed Immediate: execute the trap right away.
  • Page 49 Parameter Description Value Video Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Do not Video OP-ROM. launch UEFI Legacy Other PCI devices Determines OP-ROM execution policy for Do not devices other than Network, Storage, or Video. launch UEFI Legacy System utilities 49...
  • Page 50 Advanced menu -> NVMe Configuration Parameter Description NVMe Configuration No NVME Device Found Shows information about NVMe device installed. NOTE: This information will only show when Storage OP-ROM is set to Legacy mode. System utilities 50...
  • Page 51 Advanced menu -> iSCSI Configuration Parameter Description iSCSI Initiator Name The worldwide unique name of iSCSI Initiator. Only IQN format is accepted. Range is from 4 to 223. Add an Attempt Add an attempt. Delete Attempt Delete one or more attempts. Change Attempt Order Change the order of Attempts using +/- keys.
  • Page 52 Advanced menu -> Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU Parameter Description Intel(R) VROC with VMD Shows Intel(R) VROC with VMD Technology Version Technology information. No RAID volumes on the Shows information about RAID volumes installed in the system system. No Intel VMD Controllers on Shows information about Intel VMD Controllers installed in the the system system.
  • Page 53 Advanced menu -> Driver Health Parameter Description Intel(R) VROC with VMD Provides Health Status for the Drivers/Controllers. Technology NOTE: Information shown on this page will depend on add-on Intel(R) DCPMEM Driver PCIE device and on-board device installed. Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Driver Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Driver...

  • Page 54: Chipset Menu

    Chipset menu Parameter Description PCH Configuration PCH Configuration settings. System utilities 54...
  • Page 55 Chipset menu -> PCH Configuration Parameter Description PCH Configuration PCH Devices Intel(R) IO Controller Hub devices settings. PCH SATA Configuration SATA Device Configuration settings. PCH sSATA Configuration s SATA Device Configuration settings. System utilities 55...
  • Page 56 PCH Configuration -> PCH Devices sub-menu Parameter Description Value PCH state after G3 Specify what state to go to when power is S0 State re-applied after a power failure (G3 state). S5 State Leave power state unchanged System utilities 56...
  • Page 57 PCH Configuration -> SATA Configuration sub-menu Parameter Description Value PCH SATA Configuration Configure SATA as Select an operating mode for the SATA device. AHCI RAID System utilities 57...
  • Page 58 PCH Configuration -> sSATA Configuration sub-menu Parameter Description Value PCH sSATA Configuration Configure sSATA as Select an operating mode for the sSATA device. AHCI RAID System utilities 58...

  • Page 59: Socket Configuration Menu

    Socket Configuration menu Parameter Description Processor Configuration Processor Configuration settings. Common RefCode Common RefCode Configuration settings. Configuration UPI Configuration UPI Configuration settings. Memory Configuration Memory Configuration settings. Advanced Power Management Advanced Power Management Configuration settings. Configuration System utilities 59...
  • Page 60 Socket Configuration menu -> Processor Configuration Parameter Description Value Processor Configuration Processor BSP Revision Per Socket Configuration Shows information about the installed processor. Processor Socket Shows Per Socket Configuration settings. Processor ID Processor Frequency Processor Max Ratio Processor Min Ratio Microcode Revision L1~L3 Cache RAM Processor 0 Version...
  • Page 61 Socket Configuration menu -> Common RefCode Configuration Parameter Description Value Enabled Numa Enable or Disable Non Uniform Memory Access (NUMA). Disabled System utilities 61...
  • Page 62 Socket Configuration menu -> UPI Configuration Parameter Description UPI Configuration UPI General Configuration UPI General Configuration settings. System utilities 62...
  • Page 63 UPI Configuration -> UPI General Configuration sub-menu Parameter Description UPI General Configuration UPI Status UPI Status settings. System utilities 63...
  • Page 64 UPI General Configuration -> UPI Status sub-menu Parameter Description UPI Status Number of CPU Shows UPI Status information. Number of IIO Current UPI Link Speed Current UPI Link Frequency System utilities 64...
  • Page 65 Socket Configuration menu -> Memory Configuration Parameter Description Value Integrated Memory Controller (iMC) Auto Enforce POR Enable or Disable Plan Of Record restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. Enable Enable: Enforces this feature. Disable Disable: Disables this feature. Auto: Sets it to the MRC default setting; current default is Enable.
  • Page 66 Memory Configuration -> Memory Topology sub-menu Parameter Description CPU1 DimmA1: DIMM is Shows DIMM population information. Present. DIMM Status: Enabled DIMM Detail: CPU1 DimmB1: DIMM is Present. DIMM Status: Enabled DIMM Detail: Empty Empty Empty Empty System utilities 66...
  • Page 67 Memory Configuration -> Memory RAS Configuration sub-menu Parameter Description Value Memory RAS Configuration Setup Mirror mode Enable or Disable Mirror Mode, which will set Enabled entire 1LM memory in system to be mirrored, Disabled consequently reducing the memory capacity by half.
  • Page 68 Socket Configuration menu -> Advanced Power Management Configuration Parameter Description Advanced Power Management Configuration CPU P State Control CPU P State Control Configuration settings. Package C State Control Package C State Control Configuration settings. System utilities 68...
  • Page 69 Advanced Power Management Configuration -> CPU P State Control sub-menu Parameter Description Value CPU P State Control Enabled SpeedStep (Pstates) Select whether to enable the Intel SpeedStep Technology. Disabled NOTE: After enabling IST in BIOS Setup, you need to enable it on your operating system as well.
  • Page 70 Advanced Power Management Configuration -> Package C State Control sub-menu Parameter Description Value Package C State Control Package C State Set the maximum Package C State Limit. C0~C10 No Limit – Set to No Limit value. No Limit Auto – Set to the maximum Package C State Auto limit.

  • Page 71: Server Management Menu

    Server Management menu Parameter Description BMC Self Test Status Shows BMC Self Test Status information. BMC Device ID Shows BMC Device ID information. BMC Device Revision Shows BMC Device Revision information. BMC Firmware Revision Shows BMC Firmware Revision information. IPMI Version Shows IPMI Version information.
  • Page 72 Server Management menu -> System Event Log Parameter Description Value Enabling/Disabling Options Enabled SEL Components Enable or disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot. Disabled Erase Settings Erase SEL Choose options for erasing SEL. When SEL is full Choose options for reactions to a full SEL. Do Nothing Erase Immediately...
  • Page 73 Server Management menu -> View FRU Information Parameter Description FRU Information Shows FRU information. System Manufacturer System Product Name System Version System Serial Number Board Manufacturer Board Product Name Board Version Board Serial Number Chassis Manufacturer Chassis Version Chassis Serial Number SDR Version System utilities 73...
  • Page 74 Server Management menu -> BMC Network Configuration Parameter Description Value BMC network configuration Configure IPV4 support Unspecified Configuration Address source Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Static Unspecified option will not modify any BMC Dynamic network parameters during BIOS phase.
  • Page 75 Parameter Description Value Configuration Address source Select to configure LAN channel parameters Unspecified statically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Static Unspecified option will not modify any BMC Dynamic network parameters during BIOS phase. BMC DHCP Dynamic Non-DHCP Current Configuration Address Shows the IPV6 configuration information.
  • Page 76 Server Management menu -> View System Event Log Parameter Description No. of log entries in SEL: Shows number of log entries in SEL. System utilities 76...

  • Page 77: Security Menu

    Security menu Parameter Description Administrator Password Set the administrator’s password. User Password Set the user’s password. HDD Security Configuration HDD Security Configuration for selected drive. Secure Boot Select to configure the secure boot function. Secure Flash Update Secure flash update configuration settings. System utilities 77...
  • Page 78 Security menu -> Secure Boot Parameter Description Value Secure Boot Enable or disable Secure Boot function. Secure Enabled Boot is Activated when platform key (PK) is Disabled enrolled, System mode is User/Deployed, and CSM function is disabled. Secure Boot Mode Select the secure boot mode when secure boot Standard function is enabled.
  • Page 79 Secure Boot -> Key Management sub-menu Parameter Description Value Factory Key Provision Install factory default Secure Boot keys when Enabled Disabled System is in Setup Mode. Restore Factory Keys Force System to User Mode. Install factory default Secure Boot key databases. Reset to Setup Mode Delete all Secure Boot key databases from NVRAM.
  • Page 80 Secure Boot -> Image Execution Policy sub-menu Parameter Description Value Option ROM Image Execution Policy per device path on Query User Security Violation. Deny Execute Removable Media Image Execution Policy per device path on Query User Security Violation. Deny Execute Fixed Media Image Execution Policy per device path on Query User...
  • Page 81 Security menu -> Secure Flash Update Parameter Description Value Signed BIOS Update Shows BIOS flash update configuration. FW Key Type FW Key Name FW Update Method FW Rollback Protection Flash Write Protection System utilities 81...

  • Page 82: Boot Menu

    Boot menu Parameter Description Value Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Set the number of seconds to wait for setup 1 ~ 65535 activation key. Bootup NumLock State Select to enable or disable the Num-Lock key during boot. Boot mode select Select boot mode.

  • Page 83: Wistron Menu

    Wistron menu Parameter Description Operating Mode Operating Mode settings. Device IO Setting Device IO Option Settings. System utilities 83...
  • Page 84 Wistron menu -> Operating Mode Parameter Description Value Operating Mode Operating Mode Settings. Default Mode Default Mode: Turbo Mode [Enable] Performance Package C State [Auto] Mode Link Frequency Select [Auto] Min Power Memory Frequency [Auto] Mode PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [Per-Port] Max Performance Mode: Turbo Mode [Enable]...
  • Page 85 Wistron menu -> Device IO Setting Parameter Description Value M.2 PCIE Slot 1 Enable or disable the M.2 Slot 1. Enabled Disabled M.2 PCIE Slot 2 Enable or disable the M.2 Slot 2. Enabled Disabled Slot 1/2/3/4 In auto mode the BIOS will remove the EXP port if Auto there is no device or errors on that device and the Enabled...

  • Page 86: Save & Exit Menu

    Save & Exit menu Parameter Description Save Changes and Exit Save changes made and exit system setup. Keyboard shortcut: F4. Discard Changes and Exit Discard changes made and exit system setup. Keyboard shortcut: Esc. Save Changes and Reset Save changes made and restart the system. Discard Changes and Reset Discard changes made and restart the system.

  • Page 87: System Upgrades

    System upgrades Required tools You need the following items for some procedures: • T-20 Torx screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver Safety considerations (Considérations de sécurité) Before performing service procedures, review all the safety information. The server should be installed in a restricted area that is accessible only to technicians. (Avant d'exécuter les procédures d’entretien, passez en revue toutes les informations de sécurité.

  • Page 88: Warnings And Cautions

    This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric shock hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not open this enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and servicing to qualified personnel. AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessure par électrocution, n'ouvrez pas ce boîtier.

  • Page 89: Preparation Procedures

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: • Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. • Connect the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

  • Page 90: 2.5" Hdd/Ssd Storage

    2.5" HDD/SSD storage WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes, laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher. CAUTION: Replace all cut cable ties during a removal and replacement procedure.
  • Page 91 Pull the latch handle to disengage the storage assembly from the backplane board. Pull the storage assembly out of the chassis. System upgrades 91...
  • Page 92 Remove the 2.5" HDD/SSD: Bottom up the HDD tray, and face the side without a concave slot of HDD tray as shown. Press your 2 thumbs on the HDD as shown. (Notice: please operate this on a stable surface in case the HDD dropping unexpectedly) Lift the side with a concave slot by your other fingers and release the HDD.
  • Page 93 Install the 2.5" HDD/SSD storage assembly: Insert the storage assembly into the chassis. Push the latch until the storage assembly locks into place. System upgrades 93...
  • Page 94 Power supply CAUTION: Replace all cut cable ties during a removal and replacement procedure. Failure to do so results in improper airflow that can lead to thermal damage. MISE EN GARDE: Lors d'une procédure de retrait et de remplacement, remplacez toutes les attaches de câbles coupées.
  • Page 95 To replace the component: Install the power supply: Push the new power supply into the power bay until it locks into place. System upgrades 95...

  • Page 96: Air Baffle

    Air baffle WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes, laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher. To remove the component: Power down the server (Link).
  • Page 97 To replace the component: Install the air baffle: Place the air baffle into its slot as shown. To avoid damage to the air baffle, make sure that the air baffle edge does not get stuck in between the latch of the power cable. Install the top covers (Link).

  • Page 98: Memory Options

    Memory options Memory controller is integrated in processor. • Support DDR4 2666/2400/2133/1866 MHz DIMM memory modules depending on the installed processor support specifications • Supports Registered (RDIMM) w/ECC and Load Reduced Dual In-line (LRDIMM) DIMM memory modules • Supports single-rank (SR), dual-rank (DR), quad-rank (QR) and octal-rank (8R) DIMM modules •...

  • Page 99: Memory Module Population Rules

    Memory module population rules Listed below are general Memory Module Population Rules supported by the processor for reference. There is no longer a need to install DIMMs in pairs in non-RAS modes. The same information is displayed alternatively by rank, by speed, or by quantity. That is, when viewing by rank, selecting a particular rank will then show the DIMM quantity vs DIMM speed tradeoff or combinations.

  • Page 100: Memory Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability (Ras) Features

    Memory Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) features The platform supports four different memory RAS modes: • Independent Channel Mode • Rank Sparing Mode • Mirror Mode between Channels • Lockstep Mode Within A Channel Below are the system level RAS Mode combination limitations: •...
  • Page 101 Mirror Mode between Channels In Mirrored Channel Mode, the memory contents are mirrored between Channels 0, 1 and 2 or Channels 3, 4 and 5. See Mirroring Population table below. Mirroring DIMM Population # of DIMMs Channel 0 Channel 1 Channel 2 Remarks to Mirror...

  • Page 102: Dimm Identification

    DIMM identification To determine DIMM characteristics, see the label attached to the DIMM and refer to the following illustration and table. Item Description Definition Capacity 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB Rank 1R = Single-rank 2R = Dual-rank 4R = Quad-rank 8R = Octal-Rank Data width on DRAM...

  • Page 103: Replacing The Dimm

    Replacing the DIMM WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes, laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher. CAUTION: To avoid ESD damage, when removing electrostatic-sensitive components from the failed mainboard, place the components on a static-dissipating work surface or inside separate antistatic bags.
  • Page 104 To replace the component: Install the DIMM: Insert the DIMM into its slot. Press the DIMM down until the holding clips latch into place. Install the air baffle (Link). Install the top covers (Link). System upgrades 104...

  • Page 105: M.2 Ssd Module

    M.2 SSD module WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes, laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher. CAUTION: To avoid ESD damage, when removing electrostatic-sensitive components from the failed mainboard, place the components on a static-dissipating work surface or inside separate antistatic bags.
  • Page 106 Remove the M.2 22110 SSD module from the mainboard: Remove one (1) screw securing the M.2 22110 SSD module to the mainboard. Detach the M.2 22110 SSD module from the mainboard. To replace the component: Install the M.2 22110 SSD module: Insert the M.2 22110 SSD module into its socket in the mainboard.

  • Page 107: M.2 2280 Ssd Module

    Install the top covers (Link). M.2 2280 SSD Module To replace the component: Power down the server (Link). Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server. Remove the top covers (Link). Remove the air baffle (Link). Remove the M.2 22110 SSD module (Link). Relocate the screw lock in the mainboard as shown: System upgrades 107...
  • Page 108 Install the M.2 2280 SSD module: Insert the M.2 2280 SSD module into its socket in the mainboard. Use one (1) screw to secure the M.2 2280 SSD module to the mainboard. To remove the component: Power down the server (Link). Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  • Page 109 Relocate the screw lock in the mainboard as shown: Install the air baffle (Link). Install the top covers (Link). System upgrades 109...

  • Page 110: Heatsink

    Heatsink WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes, laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher. To remove the component: Power down the server (Link).
  • Page 111 Detach the heatsink from the mainboard. To replace the component: Install the heatsink: Place the heatsink into the mainboard. NOTE: Before replacing the heat sink, clean the top surface of the CPU, then apply a generous layer of thermal paste. System upgrades 111...
  • Page 112 Tighten the four (4) captive screws to secure the heatsink to the mainboard. Follow the screw sequence indicated below. Install the air baffle (Link). Install the top covers (Link). System upgrades 112...

  • Page 113: Processor

    Processor WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes, laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor and mainboard, only authorized personnel should attempt to replace or install the processor in this server.
  • Page 114 Remove the processor assembly: Disengage the retaining clips securing the processor assembly to the heatsink. Detach the processor assembly from the heatsink. Remove the processor: Press both ends of the carrier to disengage the processor. Detach the processor from the carrier. System upgrades 114...
  • Page 115 To replace the component: Install the processor: Insert the processor into the carrier until it latches into place. Install the processor assembly: Place the heatsink into the processor assembly, making sure the retatining clips are properly aligned with their sockets, and press it down until it latches into place. Install the heatsink (Link).
  • Page 116 System upgrades 116...

  • Page 117: Pcie Add-On Card

    PCIe add-on card WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes, laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher. CAUTION: To avoid ESD damage, when removing electrostatic-sensitive components from the failed mainboard, place the components on a static-dissipating work surface or inside separate antistatic bags.
  • Page 118 To replace the component: Install the PCIe add-on card: Place the PCIe add-on card into the mainboard and push it down until it latches into place. Use one (1) screw to secure the PCIe add-on card bracket to the chassis. Install the air baffle (Link).

  • Page 119: Fan Module

    Fan module WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes, laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher. To remove the component: Power down the server (Link).
  • Page 120 To replace the component: Install the fan module: Insert the fan module into the fan carrier/bracket and push it down until it latches into place. Install the air baffle (Link). Install the top covers (Link). System upgrades 120...

  • Page 121: Fan Carrier/Bracket

    Fan carrier/bracket WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes, laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher. To remove the component: Power down the server (Link).
  • Page 122 To replace the component: Install the fan carrier/bracket: Insert the fan carrier/bracket and slide it until it latches into place. Tighten the two (2) thumbscrews to secure the fan carrier/bracket to the chassis. Connect the fan signal cable to the expander board. System upgrades 122...
  • Page 123 Install the fan modules (Link). Install the air baffle (Link). Install the top covers (Link). System upgrades 123...

  • Page 124: Sas Expander Board

    SAS expander board WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes, laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher. CAUTION: To avoid ESD damage, when removing electrostatic-sensitive components from the failed mainboard, place the components on a static-dissipating work surface or inside separate antistatic bags.
  • Page 125 To replace the component: Install the SAS expander board: Insert the SAS expander board into the 16-CH SAS backplane board and push until it latches into place. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the SAS expander board to the chassis. Connect all cables to the SAS expander board. Install the fan carrier/bracket (Link).

  • Page 126: System Battery

    System battery If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you might have to replace the battery that provides power to the real-time clock. Under normal use, battery life is 5 to 10 years. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.
  • Page 127 Remove the battery. To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure. For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider. System upgrades 127...

  • Page 128: Mainboard

    Mainboard WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes, laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher. CAUTION: To avoid ESD damage, when removing electrostatic-sensitive components from the failed mainboard, place the components on a static-dissipating work surface or inside separate antistatic bags.
  • Page 129 Remove the mainboard: Remove the eleven (11) screws securing the mainboard to the chassis. Detach the mainboard from the chassis. To replace the component: Install the mainboard: Place the mainboard into the chassis. Use eleven (11) screws to secure the mainboard to the chassis. System upgrades 129...
  • Page 130 Connect all cables to the mainboard. Install the PCIe add-on card (Link). Install the processor (Link). Install the heatsink (Link). Install the M.2 SSD module (Link). Install the DIMM (Link). Install the air baffle (Link). Install the top covers (Link). System upgrades 130...

  • Page 131: Cabling

    For information on cabling peripheral components, see the white paper on high-density deployment at the Chenbro Micom Co., Ltd website. CAUTION: When routing cables, always be sure that the cables are not in a position where they can be pinched or crimped.

  • Page 132: Sas Expander Board To Hba Add-On Card

    SAS expander board to HBA add-on card Description Part No. SAS Expander HBA Location Location C.A. Mini-SAS HD 1 to 1 CONN 126-25112-3000A0 CB1/CB2 Port 1/Port 2 Cabling 132...

  • Page 133: 8-Ch Nvme Bpb

    8-CH NVMe BPB Description Part No. MB Location 8-CH NVMe BPB Location Mini-SAS HD 8i R/A TO OCuLink 4i 126-23812-3001A0 J_MSHD1 CH15/CH16 X2, 360mm Mini-SAS HD 8i R/A TO OCuLink 4i 126-23812-3005A0 J_MSHD2 CH13/CH14 X2, 310mm Mini-SAS HD 8i R/A TO OCuLink 4i 126-23812-3004A0 J_MSHD3 CH7/CH8...

  • Page 134: 16- Ch Sas Bpb To 8-Ch Nvme Bpb

    16- CH SAS BPB to 8-CH NVMe BPB Description Part No. 16-CH SAS BPB 8-CH SAS BPB Location Location SAS to NVMe BPB I2C 126-23911-3001A0 Description Part No. SAS Expander MB Location Location SAS Expander to MB I2C 126-23811-3006A0 TP7018 Front I/O Board Description Part No.

  • Page 135: Specifications

    Specifications Environmental specifications Specification Value Temperature range* Operating** 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Non-operating -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) Relative humidity (noncondensing)*** Operating 8% to 90% Non-operating 5% to 95% EMC**** Classification of equipment Class A CISPR 32/EN 55032; CISPR 24/EN 55024; EN 61000-3-2/IEC 61000-3-2;...

  • Page 136: System Rating

    System rating Specification Value RB238G13-U08 100VAC-127VAC, 10A, 50/60Hz Input 200VAC-240VAC, 8A, 50/60Hz Specifications 136...

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