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HTCA-6600
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Rev 0.3
August 29
, 2016

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  • Page 1 Network Computing Platforms HTCA-6600 User Manual Rev 0.3 August 29 , 2016...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    Lanner Electronics Inc. Lanner Electronics Inc. reserves the right to revise this document and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Lanner Electronics Inc. to provide notification of such revision or change.
  • Page 3 Network Computing Platforms Online Resources The listed websites are links to the on-line product information and technical support. Resource Website Lanner www.lannerinc.com Product www.lannerinc.com/support/download-center Resources http://eRMA.lannerinc.com Acknowledgement Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corp. Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
  • Page 4 Network Computing Platforms not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
  • Page 5 Network Computing Platforms complete or intermittent failures. Be sure to follow ESD-prevention procedures when removing and replacing components to avoid these problems. Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good skin contact. If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching the metal part of the chassis. Periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should be between 1 and 10 megohms (Mohms).
  • Page 6 Network Computing Platforms Ne considerez jamais que l’alimentation est coupee d’un circuit, verifiez toujours le circuit. Cet appareil genere, utilise et emet une energie radiofrequence et, s’il n’est pas installe et utilise conformement aux instructions des fournisseurs de composants sans fil, il risque de provoquer des interferences dans les communications radio.
  • Page 7 Network Computing Platforms Un cable de mise a la terre est requis et la zone reliant les sections du conducteur doit faire plus de 4 mm2 ou 10 AWG. Procédure de mise à la terre pour source d’alimentation CC Procédure de mise à la terre pour source d’alimentation CC •...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Network Computing Platforms Table of Contents Revision History ......................2  Chapter 1: Introduction ....................10  System Specification....................10  Ordering Information (TBD) ................12  Package Contents (TBD) ..................12  Optional Accessories (TBD) ................12  Chapter 2: System Overview ..................13  Mechanical Drawing....................13  Block Diagram .....................14  Front I/Os ......................15  Rear I/Os ......................16 ...
  • Page 9 Network Computing Platforms Security ........................60  Boot........................61  Save & Exit ......................66  Appendix A: Programming Watchdog Timer ..............71  Appendix B: Setting up Console Redirection..............72  Appendix C: Programming Generation 3 LAN Bypass ..........73  Appendix D: Programming the LCM ................75  Appendix E: Terms and Conditions ................80 ...
  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Intel x86 motherboards and 6 swappable, front-panel I/O blades. The blades can be configured to max. 5 line cards and/or max. 2 x switches. Each I/O blade supports 4 x GbE LAN + 16 x 10GbE ports or 32 x 10GbE ports. HTCA-6600 also integrates switch fabric for enhanced communications between motherboards.
  • Page 11 Network Computing Platforms Intel QuickPath Interconnect up to 9.6GT/s link System Bus speeds BIOS Features AMI SPI Flash BIOS System Memory 16 x 288-pin DIMM DDR4 up to 2,133MHz registered DIMM sockets (each CPU supports 8 DIMMs) Supports up to 32GB each DIMM 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A port 6 x 3.5”...
  • Page 12: Ordering Information (Tbd)

    Network Computing Platforms Mounting Rackmount Options 0℃~40°C Environment Operating Temperature -20℃~70℃ (TBD) Non-operating Temperature Ambient 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Humidity Input AC 85~264V Power DC -36~-72V Power supply AC 1200 watt N+1 Redundant /each DC 1010 watt N+1 Redundant /each Certifications CE/FCC Class A/UL Green product...
  • Page 13: Chapter 2: System Overview

    Network Computing Platforms Chapter 2: System Overview Mechanical Drawing Unit: mm...
  • Page 14: Block Diagram

    Network Computing Platforms Block Diagram...
  • Page 15: Front I/Os

    Network Computing Platforms Front I/Os LCM with 4 x keypads Removable HDD/SSD 6 x 3.5” SATA HDD/SSD removable trays Trays Console 1 x RJ-45 console port 1 x RJ-45 LOM port 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A port Switch Blade Max. 2 x Switch Boards (swappable) LAN I/O Blades Max.
  • Page 16: Rear I/Os

    Network Computing Platforms Rear I/Os CPU Blades 6 x Swappable CPU blades Fans 5 x Cooling fans per CPU blade Power supply 5 x redundant power supply units...
  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Board Layout

    Network Computing Platforms Chapter 3: Board Layout Jumpers and Connectors on the Motherboard JFAN1-5 ATX2 ATX3 CONN3 J80PORT1 MGT1 ATX1&4 JRISER1 JSDO1 OPEN1 CONN1 JOPMA1 JSATA2 J26 & J28 JSPIROM CONN2 JTPM1 USB1...
  • Page 18 Network Computing Platforms MGT1: 2x6 pin header for RJ-45 LAN management port MGT1 Description Description MGT2_MDIP_0 MGT2_MDIN_0 MGT2_MDIP_1 MGT2_MDIN_1 MGT2_MDIP_2 MGT2_MDIN_2 MGT2_MDIP_3 MGT2_MDIN_3 MGT_LAN2_100# MGT_LAN2_ACT# MGT_LAN2_1G# P3V3_AUX ATX1~ATX4: four 8-pin ATX power connectors Description +12V +12V +12V +12V SATA1: 7-pin SATA signal connector for SATA storage device Description TX_P TX_M...
  • Page 19 Network Computing Platforms RX_M RX_P FAN1~5: 5-pin FAN connectors Description Ground RPM Sense RPM Sense PWM Status SW2: Reset Switch Description FP_RST_SEL SW1: PSON power switch for debug. Description FP_SWIN_R CONN2: PSON power switch Description FP_SWIN_R...
  • Page 20 Network Computing Platforms USB1: 2x5-pin internal USB pin header USB1 Description Description USB_VCC USB_VCC USBD0- USBD1- USBD0+ USBD1+ Ground Ground USB Port#1Ground USB Port#2 Ground OPMA1: OPMA socket for IPMI card.
  • Page 21 Network Computing Platforms CF1: CompactFlash card slot Description Description CD1- DATA3 DATA11 DATA4 DATA12 DATA5 DATA13 DATA6 DATA14 DATA7 DATA15 CE1# CE2# VS1# IOR# IOW# READY# CFVCC3 CFVCC3 CSEL VS2# RESET WAIT# INPACK# REG# DASP# DATA0 DIAG# DATA1 DATA8 DATA2 DATA9 DATA10 CD2-...
  • Page 22 Network Computing Platforms J27: Software reset Select front panel reset option Description Hardware Reset Software Reset J24:CMOS Jumper You may set jumper pins to clear CMOS Description Normal (Default) Clear CMOS OPEN1: Chassis Open Detect mainboard protection jumper. (a short-pin cap will be connected to the top compartment of the system chassis.
  • Page 23: Chapter 4: Hardware Setup

    Network Computing Platforms Chapter 4: Hardware Setup Preparing the Hardware Installation To access some components and perform certain service procedures, you must perform the following procedures first. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, please remove all power sources.
  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu And Heatsink

    Network Computing Platforms 3. Hold onto both captive screws and handles and lift them upwards at the same time. 4. Apply some force to pull the CPU blade out. Installing the CPU and Heatsink The motherboard supports dual 2011pin-R3 LGA sockets. Please follow the steps below for installing the processor.
  • Page 25 Network Computing Platforms 2. Hold and drag the load lever outwards. 3. Drag the load lever out of the latch. 4. Move the load lever as shown in the image below. 5. Once the cover is opened, you can install the CPU. Then, reverse the steps to securely lock the CPU socket.
  • Page 26 Network Computing Platforms 6. Prepare the supplied heat sink 7. Place the heat sink on top of the CPU socket. 8. Align the four screw holes around the socket. 9. Tighten the four screws to secure the heat sink.
  • Page 27: Installing The System Memory

    Network Computing Platforms Installing the System Memory Please follow the steps below to install the DIMM memory modules. 1. Power off the system and locate the DDR DIMM slot. 2. Pull open the DIMM slot latches 3. Align the DIMM module and make sure the notches of the module aligned with the socket keys in the slot.
  • Page 28: Replacing Cooling Fans

    Network Computing Platforms 3. Apply a screw to secure the IPMI card. Replacing Cooling Fans Cooling fans are wearable components and may have to be replaced eventually. Please follow the steps below to replace cooling fans. 1. Locate the cooling fans at the rear of CPU blades. The fans are covered by a bezel. 2.
  • Page 29: Installing Disk Drives

    Network Computing Platforms 2. Hold onto the loosened captive screw and remove the bezel. 3. Take the worn-out fan out of its place and insert a new fan back into the system. Installing Disk Drives The system provides six externally accessible disk drive bays on the front panel. Notably, the system requires 3.5”...
  • Page 30: Replacing Front Network I/O Blades & Switch Boards

    Network Computing Platforms 2. Open the lock outwards. 3. Pull the drive bay out and install a 3.5” SATA disk drive. Please keep in mind that the SATA connector of your SATA disk drive should point to the inside of the system. Replacing Front Network I/O Blades &...
  • Page 31: Replacing Power Supply Units

    Network Computing Platforms 2. Pull the two locks towards the directions as shown in the arrows of directions below. 3. Gently pull the board/blade out. Replacing Power Supply Units Power supply units may wear out eventually and have to be replaced. Please follow the steps below to replace a power supply unit.
  • Page 32 Network Computing Platforms 2. Pull the power supply unit out.
  • Page 33: Chapter 5: Bios Setup (Tbd)

    Network Computing Platforms Chapter 5: BIOS Setup (TBD) To enter the BIOS setup utility, simply follow the steps below: 1. Boot up the system. 2. Press <Delete> during the boot-up. Your system should be running POST (Power-On-Self-Test) upon booting up. 3.
  • Page 34: Main

    Network Computing Platforms Main The [Main] is the first setup screen when you enter BIOS. The [Main] displays general system and BIOS information and you may configure “System Date”, and “System Time”. BIOS Information BIOS Vendor: displays BIOS vendor information BIOS Version: displays BIOS version Build Date and Time: displays the date and time the BIOS was built.
  • Page 35: Advanced

    Network Computing Platforms Advanced Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Advanced] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you wish to configure. Super IO Configuration Press “Enter” to access configuration sub-menu for super IO chip parameters. You may access settings for Serial Port 1 or 2 or the Parallel port.
  • Page 36 Network Computing Platforms Once you have entered Super I/O configuration, you may choose to configure Serial Port 1 or 2, or the Parallel port. Super IO Configuration - Serial Port 1 Configuration Press “Enter” to enable or disable the Serial Port 1 (COM). Device setting is fixed as default.
  • Page 37 Network Computing Platforms Super IO Configuration - Serial Port 2 Configuration Once Serial Port 2 is accessed, you may press “Enter” to enable or disable the Serial Port 2 (COM). Device setting is fixed as default.
  • Page 38 Network Computing Platforms Parallel Port Configuration This option allows you to set parameters for parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Once Parallel Port is accessed, you may press “Enter” to enable or disable the Parallel Port. Device setting is fixed as default.
  • Page 39: Hw Monitor

    Network Computing Platforms HW Monitor This option allows you to view hardware health status.
  • Page 40: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Network Computing Platforms Serial Port Console Redirection This option allows you to configure parameters about serial port console redirection. Press “Enter” to access the submenu. select “Enabled” or “Disable” for COM port console redirection. Console Redirection: The default is “Enabled”.
  • Page 41: Com Console Redirection Settings

    Network Computing Platforms select this item to enter the setting sub-menu. Console Redirection Settings: COM Console Redirection Settings the emulation configuration. Select “VT100”, “VT100+”, “VT-UTF8” or Terminal Type: “ANSI”. VT100: ASCII character set VT100+: extends VT100 to support color function keys VT-UTF8: uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters onto 1 or more ANSI: Extended ASCII character set...
  • Page 42 Network Computing Platforms select “9600”, “19200”, “38400”, “57600”, or “115200” for bits per Bits per second: second. The Bps will determine serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds select the value for data bits.
  • Page 43 Network Computing Platforms a parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. Parity Bits: Select “None”, “Even”, “Odd”, “Mark” or “Space”. : stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. The standard is 1 stop bit. Stop Bits Communication with slow devices may require more than 1.
  • Page 44 Network Computing Platforms flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if Flow Control: the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. You may select “None” or “Hardware RTS/CTS”, depending on the circumstances. this option enables/disables VT-UTF8 combination key VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support: support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
  • Page 45 Network Computing Platforms : on this mode, when “Enabled”, only text will be sent. This is to capture Recorder Mode terminal data. select Function Key and Key Pad on Putty. You may select “VT100”, Putty KeyPad: “LINUX”, “XTERMR6”, “SCO”, “ESCN”, or “VT400”.
  • Page 46: Cpu Configuration

    Network Computing Platforms CPU Configuration This option allows you to configure CPU parameters. enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for hyper-threading Hyper-threading: technology) and disabled for other OS that are not optimized for this feature. When enabled, multiple threads will run simultaneously on each logical core.
  • Page 47 Network Computing Platforms Press ‘‘Enter’’ to choose ‘‘Enabled’’ or ‘‘Disabled’’. It is recommended to select ‘‘Enabled’’. number of cores to enable in each processor package. The Active Processor Cores: default is “All” for optimization.
  • Page 48 Network Computing Platforms You may press ‘‘Enter’’ to select the number of cores to be enabled. It is recommended to select ‘‘All’’ for optimization. an Intel hardware-based protection against malicious code. It will Execute Disable Bit: detect the memory in which a code can be executed or not. When enabled, it will prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3).
  • Page 49: Sata Configuration

    Network Computing Platforms SATA Configuration Press Enter to access items for SATA devices and settings. the selection to determine how SATA controllers operate. SATA Mode Selection:...
  • Page 50 Network Computing Platforms You may select ‘‘AHCI’’ or ‘‘RAID’’ mode. Please be noted that there must be two SATA disk drives installed in order to enable RAID mode. enable or disable the mSATA port mSATA:...
  • Page 51 Network Computing Platforms enable or disable the SATA1 port SATA1: enable or disable the SATA2 port SATA2:...
  • Page 52 Network Computing Platforms enable or disable the SATA3 port SATA3: enable or disable the SATA4 port SATA4:...
  • Page 53: Usb Configuration

    Network Computing Platforms USB Configuration This option allows you to configure USB device Settings. displays USB devices USB Devices: this function enables or disables legacy USB support. Auto option Legacy USB Support: disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. Disable option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
  • Page 54 Network Computing Platforms You may select ‘‘Enabled’’, ‘‘Disabled’’ or ‘‘Auto’’.
  • Page 55: Lan Boot Select

    Network Computing Platforms LAN Boot Select This option allows you to select one of the onboard LAN boot. Press “Enter” to access the sub-menu. the default is “Disabled” On Board LAN Boot:...
  • Page 56: Chipset

    Network Computing Platforms Chipset Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Chipset] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select ‘‘System Agent (SA) Configuration’’ or ‘‘PCH-IO Configuration’’. displays and provides options to configure system System Agent (SA) Configuration: agent (SA) parameters VT-d: select “Enabled”...
  • Page 57: Memory Configuration

    Network Computing Platforms Memory Configuration Memory Configuration provides memory configuration parameters.
  • Page 58: Pch-Io Configuration

    Network Computing Platforms Once accessed, information about memory frequency, total memory, and DIMM#1-4 status will be displayed. PCH-IO Configuration PCH-IO configuration provides PCH parameters.
  • Page 59 Network Computing Platforms Intel PCH RC Version: displays Intel PCH RC version Intel PCH SKU Name: displays PCH SKU name Intel PCH Rev ID: displays Intel PCH revision ID Restore On Power Loss: select “Restore On Power Loss” options: Power On, Power Off, or Last Status.
  • Page 60: Security

    Network Computing Platforms Security Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Security] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you want to configure. set administrator password. Once set, then this only limits Administrator Password: access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.
  • Page 61: Boot

    Network Computing Platforms Boot Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Boot] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you want to configure. select boot mode LEGACY or UEFI. Boot mode select:...
  • Page 62 Network Computing Platforms determine the device to be the first system boot device. Boot Option #1: determine the device to be the second system boot device. Boot Option #2:...
  • Page 63 Network Computing Platforms determine the device to be the third system boot device. Boot Option #3: specifies the boot device priority sequence from available USB Device BBS Priorities: USB drives.
  • Page 64 Network Computing Platforms set the device to be the first system boot device. Boot Option #1: determine the device to be the second system boot device. Boot Option #2:...
  • Page 65 Network Computing Platforms determine the device to be the third system boot device. Boot Option #3: determine the device to be the fourth system boot device. Boot Option #4:...
  • Page 66: Save & Exit

    Network Computing Platforms Save & Exit Use [<--] / [-->] to select [Save & Exit] setup screen. Under this screen, you may use [↑] [↓] to select an item you want to configure. exit system setup after saving the configuration changes Save Changes and Exit: exit system setup without saving the configuration changes Discard Changes and Exit:...
  • Page 67 Network Computing Platforms exit system setup without saving the configuration changes Discard Changes and Exit:...
  • Page 68 Network Computing Platforms restore/load factory default setting for all setup parameters. Restore Defaults:...
  • Page 69 Network Computing Platforms Boot Override You may select a device under “Boot Override” for this function.
  • Page 70 Network Computing Platforms...
  • Page 71: Appendix A: Programming Watchdog Timer

    Network Computing Platforms Appendix A: Programming Watchdog Timer A watchdog timer is a piece of hardware that can be used to automatically detect system anomalies and reset the processor in case there are any problems. Generally speaking, a watchdog timer is based on a counter that counts down from an initial value to zero. The software selects the counter’s initial value and periodically restarts it.
  • Page 72: Appendix B: Setting Up Console Redirection

    Network Computing Platforms Appendix B: Setting up Console Redirection Console redirection lets you monitor and configure a system from a remote terminal computer by re-directing keyboard input and text output through the serial port. These following steps illustrate how to use this feature. The BIOS of the system allows the redirection of console I/O to a serial port.
  • Page 73: Appendix C: Programming Generation 3 Lan Bypass

    2. Independent bypass status control for each pair up to a total of 4 pairs 3. Lanner Bypass Modules can bypass systems Ethernet ports on a host system during three instances: Just-on (Just-on is the brief moment when the internal power supply turns on and booting process starts), System off, or upon software request (during run-time).
  • Page 74 Network Computing Platforms http://www.lannerinc.com/download-center/ and browse the download center and look for Lanner LAN Bypass Watchdog User Manual under the Accessories folder. Fro a description of the physical LAN ports equipped with this function, refer to Front Panel Features in Chapter1 Introduction.
  • Page 75: Appendix D: Programming The Lcm

    • Parallel Text-based LCM: The LCM connects to the motherboard’s parallel port. The LCD screen can display 2 lines, 16 (or 20) characters per line. • USB and Serial Text or Graphic-based LCM: Our next generation LCM. Lanner engineers design a common source code to be deployed on these two differently interfaced LCM modules.
  • Page 76 Display Off turning off the LCM display Cursor Off/On NOT showing/showing the cursor on the LCM display Blinking off/On turning off/on the cursor blinking Writing “Lanner@Taiwan” displaying the specific sentences Reading “Lanner@Taiwan” reading the specific sentence CGram Test displaying the user-stored characters...
  • Page 77 Network Computing Platforms -LCM1 — Writing “Lanner@Taiwan” in line1. — To execute, please type: #./plcm_test -LCM1 -LCM2 — Writing “2013-11-05” in line 2. — To execute, please type: #./plcm_test -LCM2 Keypad — Get the keypad input: the 1st button is read in as Left, the 2nd button is read in as Up, the 3rd button is read in as Right, and the 4th button is read in as Down.
  • Page 78 Network Computing Platforms Virtualization Implemented by Parallel Port Pass Through By the utilization of the parallel port pass through, the Parallel Text-based LCM implements the following three kinds of virtualization in the Guest OS. - QEMU/KVM - Xen - VMWare Player Here, we take the Fedora 20 x86_64 operation system for instance to explain 3 virtualization respectively for parallel port pass through.
  • Page 79 Network Computing Platforms Setting --> VMWare Player’s setting page to select /dev/parport0 as parallel port device. (3) Open a terminal in the Guest OS and then issue the following commands to install Linux Kernel drivers. # modprobe parport # modprobe parport_pc # modprobe ppdev 4) Check that whether the /dev/parport0 exists or not.
  • Page 80: Appendix E: Terms And Conditions

    Network Computing Platforms Appendix E: Terms and Conditions Warranty Policy 1. All products are under warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. 2. The buyer will bear the return freight charges for goods returned for repair within the warranty period;...
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