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 ���������������������������������������������������������������� 6 2�1 Central Processing Unit Setup ����������������������������������������������������������6 2.1.1 Processor Installation ..................6 2�2 System Memory Setup �����������������������������������������������������������������������9 2.2.1 DIMM Installation ....................9...
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3.6.5 Drive Slot Map ....................37 Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings ������������������������������������������� 38 4�1 Navigation Keys �������������������������������������������������������������������������������38 4�2 BIOS Menu �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������39 4�3 Main �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������40 4.3.1 Main ........................40 4�4 Advanced ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������41 4.4.1 iSCSI Configuration ..................41 4.4.2 Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU ................41 4.4.3 Trusted Computing ..................
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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 SB401-MN. For the latest version of this user's manual, please refer to the AIC website: https://www.aicipc.com/en/productdetail/51124.
SB401-MN User Manual SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features SB401-MN is a high density storage server that includes mother board, chassis, power supply, and HDD backplane. For more information about our product, please visit our website at http://www.aicipc.com/en. Before removing the subsystem from the shipping carton, visually inspect the physical condition of the shipping carton.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features 1.2 Specifications mm : 430 x 680 x 174.3 AMI UEFI BIOS BIOS Type Dimensions (W x D x H) • ACPI inches : 17 x 26.8 x 6.8 • PXE • WOL...
Chapter 1. Product Features 1�3 Features SB401-MN is a reliable 4U storage server barebone with 24 x 3.5” hot swap drive bays at the front and 2 x 2.5" hot swap drive bays at the rear. This product is designed to accommodate the serverboard, Mensa, which supports two Intel®...
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SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Front Panel Item Description Item Description Power Button System Alert LED Power Status LED System ID Button Drive Activity LED System Reset Button LAN Activity LED USB 3.0 Type A port Rear Panel ...
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SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Top View Item Description Mensa Motherboard 4 x 80x38mm easy swap fans...
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup SB401-MN 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 with Socket P0 (LGA-3647 Socket).
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SB401-MN 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 205W on selected models.
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SB401-MN 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.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2 System Memory Setup This server board supports 12 DIMM memory slots with 6 channel per CPU. 2�2�1 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.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2�2 DIMM Location The DIMMs are displayed on the Mensa board as DIMM F1, DIMM E1, DIMM D1, DIMM A1, DIMM B1, DIMM C1, DIMM C0, DIMM B0, and DIMM A0. To ensure satisfactory performance, you need to: ...
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2�3 DIMM Slot Installation Order Populate the DIMM slots according to the suggested order below to ensure a stable system performance. CPU 1 CPU0 DIMM_F1 DIMM_C0 DIMM_E1 DIMM_B0 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A0 2 DIMM DIMM_D1...
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SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup CPU 1 CPU0 DIMM_F1 DIMM_C0 DIMM_E1 DIMM_B0 DIMM_E1 DIMM_C0 DIMM_D1 DIMM_A0 DIMM_D1 DIMM_B0 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A0 CPU 1 CPU 0 10 DIMM DIMM_B1 DIMM_E0 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D0 DIMM_A1 DIMM_D0 DIMM_B1 DIMM_E0 DIMME_C1 DIMM_F0 CPU 1...
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�3 Top Cover Press the release button x 2 on both sides of the chassis. Slide the top cover towards the rear end of the system barebone. Lift the cover upward to remove.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�4 Power Supply Unit Module Push the ejector to release the module. Pull the handle to remove the module out of the chassis. Push the replaced power supply unit into the chassis. Ensure that the module is hooked into the cage.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�5 Fan Module 2�5�1 Fan Unplug the cables and connectors. Loosen the captive screw to remove the bracket holder. Pull the fan module from the node. Check to carefully dislodge the rubber connectors from the attached bracket.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�5�2 Optional Fan Dislodge the fan by loosening the captive screw on the fan module. Pull the module out of the chassis. NOTE The fan should be blowing toward the rear end of the chassis. If one of the fans is facing the wrong direction.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�6 Hard Disk Drive 2�6�1 HDD: 3�5-inch Press the release button the tray lever to loosen the lever. Pull the tray lever outward completely. Pull the tray out of the system.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�6�2 HDD: 2�5-inch Press the release button the tray lever to loosen the lever. Pull the tray lever outward completely. Pull the tray out of the system. Insert the hard disk drive into the tray. Ensure that the dimples on the tray match the hard disk drive.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�7 HDD Backplane Module Detach the cables and hard disk drives from the backplane module. Dislodge the screws on the module. Lift the module upward to remove. Insert the replaced HDD backplane into the chassis and secure the screws.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�8 Slide Rail Installation NOTE This sections provides a basic instruction for mounting the slide rail onto the system. Tool-less rails vary per order. The rail in this manaul may not exactly match the rail for your system.
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SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Install the inner rail onto the system barebone. Lock the keyholes and secure the screws. Keyhole screw Continue installing the outer rail bracket to the mounting frame. Attach the outer rail assembling to the frame and press the bracket to fix the rail onto the frame.
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SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Pull out the middle channel until the ball bearing retainer is locked forward. CAUTION Verify ball bearing retainer is locked forward. Slide the release tab and push barebone into rack. Make sure the barebone is...
Chapter 3� Hardware Settings SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings This section provides illustrations that display the internal jumpers, connectors, and system LED indicators on the Mensa motherboard. The motherboard layout and essential connectors are listed below for your reference.
Chapter 3. Hardware Settings SB401-MN User Manual 3�2 Motherboard Content List Connectors/Jumper/Header Location Connector/Jumper/Header Location Front Panel 4Px2_ATX_PWR PWCN2 SSI_FP Connector System FAN SYS_FAN_1 22 USB3.0-TYPE-RA TYPEA_USB3 Connectors Front USB3.0 4Px2_ATX_PWR PWCN3 USB3_FPIO2 Connector TYPE-A USB2.0 CPU FAN Connectors CPU0_FAN_1...
Chapter 3. Hardware Settings SB401-MN User Manual 3�5 Internal LED Indicator DIMM F1 DIMM E1 DIMM D1 DIMM C0 DIMM B0 DIMM A0 CPU 1 CPU 0 DIMM A1 DIMM B1 DIMM C1 DIMM D0 DIMM E0 PCIe 11 DIMM F0...
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SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings Signal +3V_AUX State Description The LED shuts off when the BMC BMC Heart Beat controller cannot be detected or BMC_HB_LED properly initiated. The LED blinks per second to Blinking Green indicate that the BMC controller is working normally.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�6�3 LED Indicator LED2 LED2 LED1 LED1 SASHD Status LED SASHD Status LED LED3 LED3...
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Chapter 3. Hardware Settings SB401-MN User Manual Blue (On) HDD present HDD Activity is detected or has locate HDD Activity LEDs Blue (Blinking) HDD(slow). HDD is not connected or is power off. No control bit is set or set by any of the following bits: 1.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�6�4 Jumper JMCU_RST JMCU_RST JMD_SEL JMD_SEL Open Normal, default JMCU_RST Close Reset MCU Open Normal, default JMD_SEL Close Boot loader mode 2.54mm Header for Front I/O – JFRONT Fan number select • Fan number select...
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Chapter 3. Hardware Settings SB401-MN User Manual • AT Mode Setting Description Remark AT_SEL_N Active Low • Mute SW Description Remark MUTE Input(-) Active Low...
Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB401-MN 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, •...
SB401-MN 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 Displays system information such as CPU bus speed, system memory speed, total...
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB401-MN User Manual 4�3 Main 4�3�1 Main Main Option Key: Option Key Descriptuon System time Configures current time. System date Configures current date.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB401-MN User Manual 4�4�5 S5 RTC Wake Settings S5 RTC Wake Settings Disable Fixed Time Dynamic Time Wake up hour Select 0-23. Wake up minute Wake System from S e l e c t 0 - 5 9 f o r Wake up Minute Minute.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings 4�4�9 Console Redirection Settings Serial Port for Out-Of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Services (EMS) Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port COM1 Terminal Type VT-UTF8 VT100 VT100+ ANSI Bits per Second 115200 9600 19200...
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB401-MN User Manual 4�4�12 S5 RTC Wake Setting S5 RTC Wake Settings CSM Support Enable Disable Option ROM Force BIOS Keep Current Messages Network Legacy Do not launch UEFI Storage Legacy Do not launch UEFI...
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB401-MN User Manual 4.5 Platform Configuration 4.5.1 Platform Configuration Platform Option Key: Option Key Description PCH Configuration Displays and provides option to change the PCH Settings. Miscellaneous Configuration Configures active video type. Server ME Configuration...
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings 4.5.2 PCH Configuration PCH Configuration Power On PCH Devices Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Last State PCI Express Root Enable Disable Port 1 Disable ASPM PCIE ASPM ASPM L1 ASPM Auto...
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings 4.6 Socket Configuration 4.6.1 Socket Configuration Socket Configuration Option Key: Option Key Description Processor Configuration Displays and provides option to change the Processor Settings. Common RefCode Displays and provides option to change the Common Configuration RefCode Settings.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings 4�7�2 System Event Log System Event Log Enable Disable Yes, on next Erase SEL reset Yes, on every reset Do Nothing SEL Components When SEL is Erase Full Immediately Disable Log EFI Status...
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings SB401-MN User Manual 4�8 Security 4�8�1 Security Security Option Key: Security Set administrator password in the Create New Password window. Administrator After you key in the password, the Confirm New Password window Password will pop out to ask for confirmation.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings 4�10 Save and Exit 4�10�1 Save and Exit Save and Exit Option Key: Save and Exit Save Changes and Exit system setup after saving the changes. Exit Discard Changes and Exit system setup without saving any changes.
Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�1 Login NOTE This feature works with the JAVA 6 run time installed console environment. The IP address below is an example using the default IP setting. The IP address is configurable Step 1 Open the browser then type in the default BMC IP address: 192.168.22.108...
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2 Web GUI 5�2�1 Menu Bar Click to select the options of the menu bar. Menu Description The Dashboard page gives the overall information about the Dashboard status of a device. The Sensor Readings page displays all the sensor related Sensor information.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�2 User Information and Quick Button The user information and quick access buttons are located at the top right corner. It displays the logged-in user, his/her privilege and the four quick buttons allowing you to perform different functions.
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SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�3 Dashboard The Dashboord page displays device, system, and network information. Click Dashboard on the menu bar to view the overall information of the server. 5�2�4 Sensor The Sensor page displays the status and records on related sensors.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�5 System Inventory The System Inventory page displays network information, including Vendor name, Model, and Sofware version. Click System Inventory on the menu bar to open. 5�2�6 FRU Information The FRU Information page displays Basic Information, Chassis Information, Board Information and Product Information of the FRU device.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�7 Logs and Reports The System Inventory page displays IPMI Event Log and Video Log. Click Logs and Reports from the menu bar select Event Log or Video Log to view the contents.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�8 Settings The Settings page displays the configuration settings for Date & Time, External User Services, KVM Mouse Setting, Log Settings, Media Redirection Settings, Network Settings, PAM Order Settings, Platform Event Filter, Services, SMTP Settings, SSL...
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SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Settings Menu and Option Keys: Settings Date and Time LDAP/E-directory Active directory Radius Settings Settings Settings External User General Advanced Services General Role General Role Radius Radius Settings Groups Settings Groups Settings...
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�9 Remote Control The Remote Control page displays the configuration for power control and remote KVM. Click Java Console to start the JViewer video redirection.
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SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Click Launch KVM to open the Remote KVM page.
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SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Procedure To Start KVM 1. Click Start KVM to start the H5Viewer video redirection. 2. Click Browse to select CD Image. 3. Click Start Media to redirect the selected CD image file to the Host.
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SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Remote KVM Menu and Option Key Button Description Start KVM Starts the H5Viewer video redirection. Stop KVM Stops the H5Viewer video redirection. Pause Video This option is used for pausing Console Redirection.
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SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Record This option is to start recording the screen. Video Stop Video Record This option is used to stop the recording. Recording Record This option is used to set Video Recording Duration.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�10 Power Control The Power Control page allows you to view and control the power of your server. To open Power Control, click Power Control from the menu bar. The various options of Power Control are given below.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�11 Chassis Identify Control The Chassis Identify Control page displays the BMC’s UID control information. Users can change the Identify LED behavior on this page. Click Chassis Identify Control from the menu bar. Select Off/On to control UID LED.
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SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�13 Maintenance This Maintenance page displays the configuration settings for Backup Configuration, Firmware Image Location, Firmware Information, BIOS Information, Fimware Update, Preserve Configuration, Restore Configuration, Restore Configuration, and Restore Factory Defaults.
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SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings Maintenance Procedure 1. Click Check All to backup the selected configuration items. The Backup Configuration page will appear Click Download Config Backup to save the backup file to the client system 2. Click OK to perform the backup action. The Backup file will be Configuration saved in the client system.
SB401-MN User Manual Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2�14 Sign out To log out of the BMC: Method 1: Click Sign out from the menu bar. The Logout dialog box will pop out. Method 2: Click the root quick button on the top right corner of the screen.
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