Table of Contents Preface ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ii About This Manual ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ iv Chapter 1� Product Features �������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1�1 Box Content ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������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 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 2.2.1 Dual Processor ....................9...
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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.
HA201-PV. Chapter 1 Product Features HA201-PV is a flexible storage server barebone that is specifically designed to accommodate diverse corporations and enterprises for managing heavy workloads and multiple applications.
HA201-PV User Manual HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features HA201-PV is a 2U high density storage server with 24 hot swap bays for dual-port NVMe SSDs (U.2). For more information about our product, please visit our website at https://www.aicipc.com/en.
Chapter 1. Product Features 1�3 Features HA201-PV is a reliable 2U 2 node storage server barebone with 24 x 2.5-inch hotswap drives bays. This product is designed to accommodate the AIC-patented serverboard, Pavo, which supports two Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors and 16 DDR4 DIMM to offer greater perfomance, efficiency, and utility for our customers.
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HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Front Panel 24 x 2.5" hotswap drive bays Item Description System Power Button Secondary System Power LED System Warning LED Primary System Power LED System Warning LED Rear Panel Primary Node Secondary Node ...
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HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Major Components Top view Node top view...
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup HA201-PV User Manual 2�1 Central Processing Unit Setup The serverboard supports dual Xeon scalable processors and Socket P0 (LGA-3647). 2�1�1 Processor Installation To ensure a safe and easy setup, you need to prepare before installation: ...
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HA201-PV 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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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup HA201-PV User Manual 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 tightened in order as shown below.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup HA201-PV User Manual 2�2�3 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.
HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�3 Top Cover Step 1 Slide the top cover in the direction of the red arrow. Step 2 Lift the top cover upward to remove. This information is provided for professional technicians only.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup HA201-PV User Manual 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.
HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�5 Node 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.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup HA201-PV User Manual 2�6 Fan Module Initiate the removal of the fan by unplugging the cables and connectors from the fan. Extract the fan by carefully dislodging the rubber connectors on the fan from the securing bracket.
HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�7 Hard Disk Drive 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.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup HA201-PV User Manual 2�8 HDD Backplane Module Detach the cables and hard disk drives from the backplane module. Release the module by shifting the hook. Dislodge the screws on the module. Lift the module upward to remove.
HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�9 Slide Rail Installation Removing the inner slide rail. Pull the slide rail open by pressing the trigger downward. Pull chassis inner rail out Press the trigger down to release Mounting the inner side of the slide rail.
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup HA201-PV User Manual Attach the outer of 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. Be certain to check if the safety lock is in disenaged position before mounting the brackets.
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HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Mount the chassis into the cabinet. Insert the inner side of chassis into the cabinet. Check if the ball retainer is fully opened before installing the chassis. It may cause catastrophic damage to the chassis if ball retainer is not in fully open position while mounting the chassis.
Chapter 3� Motherboard Settings HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings This section describes the jumpers, internal connectors, and internal LED settings on the Pavo motherboard. The motherboard layout and jumper settings are listed below. 3�1 Block Diagram...
HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�2 Content List Connector and Header Location Connector and Header Location RJ45 Port for BMC management PMBUS Header COM Port by 3.5mm Phone Jack PCIe Slot (x24) 2 x USB 3.0 Type A...
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HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings A Clear CMOS Jumper (J10) E ME Recovery Mode Jumper (J35) Setting Setting Pin 1-2 Normal Default Short ME Recovery Mode Pin 2-3 Clear CMOS Open Normal Default B BMC Reset Jumper (J23)
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HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings J XDP Port Setting CPU0 Bypass chain control (J83) Setting Force Bypass of Pin 1-2 CPU0 Pin 2-3 Normal Default K XDP Port Setting CPU1 Bypass chain control (J84) Setting Force Bypass of...
HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�5 System LED Indicator 3�5�1 Front Panel Yellow System is On. System is in Standby; System is off, but has Power Blinking AC power. System has no AC power. Blue System ID activity is detected.
HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�5�3 Rear PCH LAN Green LAN1 activity is detected. LED5 LAN1 is not active. Green LAN1 link is detected. LED7 LAN1 is not linked. Green LAN0 activity is detected. LED6 LAN0 is not linked.
HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�5�4 Rear UID and Internal LED UID activity is detected. LED1 UID is not active. BMC Rack LAN activity is detected (Only for LED2 Rack). BMC Rack LAN is not active (Only for Rack).
HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�6�2 Connector and Jumper Power Supply Connector (JPWR4) 12V Output power connector (BM1,BM2) POS2 POS1 POS3 POS4 Front panel function connector (JFRONT) Power Supply Connector (JPWR1) Power IPMB Function (JPMB) Bezel function (JBEZ1,JBEZ2)
HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�7�3 LED Indicator SAS HD Link Status Green (On) Link up. Blue (Blinking) Activity detected. (LED_CN4, LED_ Link down. CN6, LED_CN7) Expander Blink Expander alive, 0.833Hz (12 seconds per Blue (Blinking) (LED2) cycle).
HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Settings 3�8�3 LED Indicator HDD Access Green (Blinking) HDD Activity (HDD_ACT_LED) Riser IO Activity Green (Blinking) IO Activity (ACT_LED) Status Green (On) PCIE Status (STS_LED) Power LED Green (On) Power On LED (PWR_LED) Motherboard ID LED (ID_...
Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 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, •...
HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�2 BIOS Setup 4�2�1 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.
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HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Step 2 There will be a message “Entering SETUP” displayed on the diagnostics screen. Step 3 Identify the BIOS version. NOTE For the official released version, the last digit of the BIOS version must end in a “0.“...
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HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Step 4 Load Optimal Default Setting. Step 5 Save the setting and exit the BIOS setup utility.
HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�3 Main Main Option Key: 4�3�1 Main Option Key Description System time Configures the current time. System date Configures the current date.
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HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Single Power Enable Disable Domain (SPD) Max Performance Boot performance Max Efficient mode Set by Intel Node Manager CPU P State Control Energy Enable Disable Efficient Turbo Turbo Mode Enable Disable CPU Flex Ratio...
HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4.4.4 PCH Configuration PCH Configuration PCH Devices PCH state after G3 Last State SATA Controller Configure SATA as AHCI RAID Support Aggressive Link Power Enable Disable Management Alternate Device ID on Enable...
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HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings Smart Response Enable Disable Technology PCH SATA Configuration 2 Seconds 4 Seconds RAID OROM prompt delay 6 Seconds 8 Seconds sSATA Controller Enable Disable Configure sSATA as AHCI RAID Support Aggressive Link Power...
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HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings SLP_LAN# Low on DC Enable Disable Power K1 off Enable Disable FPK Port 1-4 Enable Management Disable PCI Delay Enable Disable Optimization Compliance Test Enable Disable Mode PCI-E ASPM Support Per individual port...
HA201-PV User Manual Chapter 4. BIOS Configuration Settings 4�5 Security Security Option Key: 4�5�1 Security Security Current TPM Not Detected TPM 1.2 TPM 2.0 Device TrEE Protocol Version Available Hidden Availability Disable and No operation Enable and Activate Operation Deactivate...
HA201-PV 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 Save your changes without exiting the system. Exit Exit Discarding Discard your changes when existing the system.
HA201-PV Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�2 Login NOTE This feature works with JAVA 6 Runtime installed Console Environment The IP source default is DHCP. You can change the IP source to DHCP or Static by the BIOS utility or the system check.
HA201-PV Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�3 Web GUI 5�3�1 Menu Bar Click to select the options of the menu bar. Menu Description The Dashboard page gives the overall information about the status of Dashboard a device. Sensor The Sensor Readings page displays all the sensor related information.
HA201-PV Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�3�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.
HA201-PV Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�3�3 Dashboard: The Dashboard page gives the overall information about the status of adevice. 5�3�4 Sensor The Sensor Readings page displays all the sensor related information. 5�3�5 FRU Information The FRU Information page displays Basic Information, Chassis Information, Board Information and Product Information of the FRU device.
HA201-PV Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�3�6 Logs and Report The System Inventory page displays IPMI Event Log and Video Log. Click Logs and Reports from the menu bar. 5�3�7 Settings The Settings page allows you to access various configuration settings.
HA201-PV Chapter 5. BMC Configuration Settings 5�3�8 KVM Mouse Setting The KVM Mouse Setting page allows you to configure the mouse mode to relative, absolute, and other. • For Windows OS environment, set mode to absolute. • For Linux OS environment, set mode to relative.
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