Table of Contents Preface ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ii About This Manual ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ iv Chapter 1� Product Features �������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1�1 Box Contents ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1 1.2 Specifications������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 1�3 Features ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Chapter 2� Hardware Setup ���������������������������������������������������������������� 7 2�1 Central Processing Unit Setup ����������������������������������������������������������7 2.1.1 Processor Installation ..................7 2.1.4 CPU heatsink....................
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3.5.1 Front Panel LED Definition ................37 3.5.2 Rear chassis LEDs ................... 37 3.5.3 Internal LED ...................... 38 3�6 HDD Backplane: 2 Bay ���������������������������������������������������������������������39 3.6.1 Placement: 2 Bay ..................... 39 3.6.2 Connector Location: 2 Bay Backplane............40 3�7 HDD Backplane: 20 Bay �������������������������������������������������������������������41 3.7.1 Placement: 20 Bay ...................
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Document Release History Release Date Version Update Content January User's Manual release to public. 2018 1. Specifications update October 2018 2. New Cover Safety Label update 2019 July BP update. 2019 November SW update. 2019...
Disclaimer AIC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the extent permitted by law, neither AIC or its affiliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages including downtime cost;...
Safety Instructions Before getting started, please read the following important cautions: • All cautions and warnings on the equipment or in the manuals should be noted. • Most electronic components are sensitive to electrical static discharge. Therefore, be sure to ground yourself at all times when installing the internal components. •...
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• If one of the following situations arise, the equipment should be checked by service personnel: 1. The power cord or plug is damaged. 2. Liquid has penetrated the equipment. 3. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. 4. The equipment does not work well or will not work according to its user manual. 5.
This document pellucidly presents a brief overview of the product design, device installation, and firmware settings for SB403-VG. For the latest version of this user's manual, please refer to the AIC website: https://www.aicipc.com/en/productdetail/51003.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features SB403-VG is a high density storage storage server that includes a mother board, a chassis, power supply, fan, and HDD backplane. For more information about our product, please visit our website at http://www.aicipc.com/en.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features 1.2 Specifications mm : 435 x 953 x 175.7 Insyde UEFI BIOS BIOS Type Dimensions (W x D x H) • ACPI • BIOS Boot inches : 17.1 x 37.5 x 6.9 • PXE...
Chapter 1. Product Features 1�3 Features SB403-VG is a reliable 4U storage server barebone with 60 hard drive disk bays that supports two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors. This barebone consists of Intel® Lewisburg C620 series chipset, onboard baseboard management controller for system...
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Front Panel SB403-VG provides 2 system buttons (Power & Reset) and 4 LED indicators (System power, LAN, System hard drive disk activity, Service ID). Power Button System Power LED LAN 1 LED LAN 2 LED...
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Rear Panel SB403-VG provides 3 LAN ports (10G SFP+ x 2, GbE RJ45 dedicated to BMC management), 2 USB 3.0 double stack Type A, 1 VGA port and 1 serial port.
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Major Components SB403-VG provides 1600W 1+1 redundant power supply 80+ Platinum and 4 hot swap fans (80 x 38mm) & 2 easy fans (60 x 38 mm).
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup This section describes a simple instruction guide for installing the hardware components on the serverboard system. Turn off and unplug all system and peripheral devices before proceeding. 2�1 Central Processing Unit Setup The serverboard supports dual Xeon scalable processors and Socket P0 (LGA-3647).
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Processor Socket Assembly: The server board includes two processor sockets (LGA-3647), supports one or two of the Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family and has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of up to 165W on selected models.
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup PHM Screw Installation Order: The PHM sits level with the processor socket assembly. The PHM is NOT installed properly if it does not sit level with the processor socket assembly. Once the PHM is seated over the processor socket assembly, the four heat sink torque screws must be secured in the following order as shown below.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�1�4 CPU heatsink CAUTION There may be possible thermal during physical contact with the heatsink. Avoid moving the heatsink after it has contacted the top of the CPU. Too much movement could disturb the layer of thermal compound, causing voids and leading to ineffective heat dissipation and component damage.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2 System Memory This server board supports up to twelve DDR4 2400 and 2666 Registered ECC DRAM/ Load-Reduced DIMM. JDIMML0 JDIMML0 JDIMMK0 JDIMMK0 JDIMMJ0 JDIMMJ0 JDIMMC0 JDIMMC0 JDIMMB0 JDIMMB0 JDIMMA0 JDIMMA0 CPU 1...
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2�2 DIMM Installation Step 1 Unlock the DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2 Insert the memory module into the slot. Make sure that the DIMM notch is accurately positioned.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�3 Removing and Installing the Top Cover 2�3�1 Installing the top cover Position the top cover onto the chassis and push horizontally towards the adjacent top cover to install. 2�3�2 Removing the top cover Step 1 Press the release button on both sides of the chassis.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�4 Removing and Installing the Hard Disk Drive 2�4�1 Installing the 3�5" hard disk tray Push the the hard drive disk tray into the chassis. 2�4�2 Removing the 3�5" hard disk drive tray Step 1 Place a finger inside the dent on the hard drive disk tray lever and pull upward.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�4�3 Installing the 2�5" HDD tray into the chassis Step 1 Insert the 2.5" HDD into the chassis until it clicks. Step 2 Close the tray lever. 2�4�4 Removing the 2�5" HDD tray out of the chassis Step 1 Push the release button on the tray lever.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�4�5 Installing the hard disk drive into the hard disk drive tray Match the dimples on the tray to insert the HDD. Make certain that the HDD is not damaged during installation or removal process.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�5 Removing and Installing the Fan Module 2�5�1 Installing/removing the fan Insert or pull the fan module to install or remove. Make certain to align the fan module to the appropriate slot. This information is provided for professional technicians only.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�5�2 Installing/removing the fan from the rear panel Secure or loosen the thumb screw x 1 on the fan module to install or remove. This information is provided for professional technicians only.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�6 Removing and Installing the Power Supply Unit Module 2�6�1 Installing the power supply Push the tray handle on the module to install. 2�6�2 Removing the power supply Step 1 Push the latch inward and hold the tray handle.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�7 Removing and Installing the Mother Board 2�7�1 Installing the mother board Step 1 Push the mother board into the chassis. Step 2 Secure the screw x 8 pcs on both sides (screw x 4 pcs on each side of the chassis.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�8 Removing and Installing the HDD Backplane Module 2�8�1 Installing the HDD backplane Push the backplane module into the chassis and close the tray lever to install. 2�8�2 Removing the HDD backplane Step 1 Open the lever on the backplane.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�9 Removing and Installing the Tool-less Blade Slide 1. Pulling out the inner slide rail Step 1 Press the trigger downward to release the inner side rail. Step 2 Pull the inner rail out of the blade slide.
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 3. Installing the outer cabinet to the slide rail Insert the stag into the upper and lower square holes on rail from the back of rail. Push the safety lock forward to secure the bracket. Make certain to check if the safety lock is in disenaged position before mounting the brackets.
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 4. Installing the chassis into the cabinet Insert the inner side of chassis into the cabinet. Check if the ball retainer is fully opened before installation. It may cause catastrophic damage to the chassis if ball retainer is not in fully open position while mounting the chassis.
Chapter 3.Hardware Settings SB403-VG User Manual 3�4 Connector and Jumper 3�4�1 Connector 6 SAS IOC Activity LED Header (J19) Power Connector (JPWR1, JPWR3 & JPWR4) +3.3V SAS_LED_GPIO16 SAS_LED_GPIO20 SAS_LED_GPIO17 SAS_LED_GPIO21 SAS_LED_GPIO18 SAS_LED_GPIO22 SAS_LED_GPIO19 SAS_LED_GPIO23 7 SAS IOC Error LED Header (J25) 2 Power Connector (JPWR2) +3.3V...
Chapter 3.Hardware Settings SB403-VG User Manual 3�4�2 Jumper 26 No Reboot(Watch Dog) Jumper (J26) SATA4 Pin-7 Power Header (J10) J26 (No Reboot) Setting Setting Short SATA4 pin-7 Power Short Enable Open Normal Default Open Disable Default 36 ME Force Recovery Mode Jumper (J3)
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 3.Hardware Settings 3�5 LEDs 3.5.1 Front Panel LED Definition Yellow The system is On. The system is in Standby; System is off, but Power Blinking has AC power. System has no AC power Blue UID activity is detected.
Chapter 3.Hardware Settings SB403-VG User Manual 3�5�3 Internal LED LAN2 10G LED LAN1 10G LED SFP+ LAN1 1G LED LAN2 1G LED LAN4 1G/10G LED LAN3 1G/10G LED BMC Heart Beat LED SAS IOC Status LED NVME Hot-Plug LED (PHY0~PHY7)
Chapter 3.Hardware Settings SB403-VG User Manual 3�6�2 Connector Location: 2 Bay Backplane Power (JP1 ) LED I/O (J3,J7) Fail LED (-) LED (+) 4V3 Fail in ACC LED (-) ACC LED input...
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 3.Hardware Settings 3�7�3 LEDs LED Definition Blue (On) HDD present Blue (Blinking) HDD activity detected or Locate HDD HDD Activity LEDs HDD no connect or p ower Off Normal Red (Blinking) Re-build status for RAID HDD Fault LEDs...
Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB403-VG User Manual This chapter demonstrates how to configure the UEFI BIOS settings in your system device. You can enter the BIOS screen during system startup. To enter BIOS configuration settings, •...
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings 4�2 BIOS Menu Press and to select the options of the menu bar. Press Enter to access the option screen. Menu Description Main Displays basic system information and date & time.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB403-VG User Manual 4�3 Main Main Option Key: 4�3�1 Main Main System time Configures the current time. System date Configures the current date.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB403-VG User Manual 4�4�4 SIO AST2500 SIO AST2500 Serial Port A Auto [Enable] Disable Base I/O Address [3F8] Interrupt IRQ3 [IRQ4] Serial Port B Auto [Enable] Disable Base I/O Address [2F8] Interrupt [IRQ3] IRQ4 Serial Port D...
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB403-VG User Manual 4.4.6 ME Configuration ME Configuration Altitude Min=0x0, Max=0xffff, [0x8000] Server ME General ME Configuration Configuration MCTP Bus Owner Min=0x0, Max=0xffff, [0x0] ME Initialization Min=0, Max=12, [2] Complete Timeout Enable HSIO [Enable] Disable...
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings 4.4.7 PCH Configuration PCH Configuration PCH Devices PCH state after G3 [S5] Last State SATA Controller [Enable] Disable Configure SATA as [AHCI] RAID Support Aggressive Link Power [Enable] Disable Management Port 0~7...
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings 4�8 Exit Exit Option Key: 4�8�1 Exit Save and Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit system setup and save your changes. Save Change Without Exit Save your changes without exiting the system. Exit Discarding Changes Discard your changes when existing the system.
Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Plugging the Ethernet LAN cable into the BMC LAN port. There are two methods to setup BMC IP: BMC management port 5�1 Method 1 (Use the BIOS Setup) 1.
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 3. Input the subnet mask address.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2 Method 2 (Use a Dos Tool - Syscheck) 1. Type in "sc –lanset." 2. Modify the IP setting. NOTE Type 1 for selecting static IP mode or Type 2 for selecting DHCP mode.
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 4. Input the submask address. The IP address below is an example using a default IP setting. Users are allowed to change the IP address for realistic use. 5. Finish the BMC IP configuration.
SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�3 Connect to BMC This feature works with JAVA 6 Runtime installed Console Environment. The IP address below is an example using the default IP setting. The IP address is configurable. 1. Open the browser and type in the default BMC IP address: 192.168.22.22 2.
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 3. Dashboard: 4. Sensor Readings: 5. Settings: Refer to AIC BMC User Guide for more information on AIC BMC.
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SB403-VG User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Mouse Mode setting: • For Windows OS environment, set mode to absolute. • For Linux OS environment, set mode to relative. • For SLES-11 OS environment, set mode to other modes. 6. Remote Control:...
A:>cd SB301C01 A:\ SB301C01>a.bat This is just an example. The latest BMC firmware version is available from the FAE or AIC website. 4. After updating BMC firmware, turn the power off and reset the system. NOTE 1. Do not EM386 in DOS Environmnet when updating firmware or you will recieve a failure 2.
Chapter 6� Technical Support Taiwain, Global Headquarters South California, United States Address: No� 152, Section 4, Address: 21808 Garcia Lane Linghang N� Rd, Dayuan District, City of Industry, CA 91789, Taoyuan City 337, Taiwan United States Tel: +886-3-433-9188 Toll free: +7-4997019998 Fax: +886-3-287-1818 Tel: +1-909-895-8989 Fax: +1-909-895-8989#157...
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