Page 2
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 This page has been intentionally left blank www.kontron.com // 2...
Page 3
In cases of doubt, please contact Kontron. This user guide is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved by Kontron. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without the express written permission of Kontron.
Page 4
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (COLLECTIVELY, "HIGH RISK APPLICATIONS"). You understand and agree that your use of Kontron devices as a component in High Risk Applications is entirely at your risk. To minimize the risks associated with your products and applications, you should provide adequate design and operating safeguards.
Page 5
If you have any difficulties using this user guide, discover an error, or just want to provide some feedback, contact Kontron support. Detail any errors you find. We will correct the errors or problems as soon as possible and post the revised user guide on our website.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 Symbols The following symbols may be used in this user guide DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Therefore, in the interest of your own safety and of the correct operation of your new Kontron product, you are requested to conform with the following guidelines.
General Instructions on Usage In order to maintain Kontron’s product warranty, this product must not be altered or modified in any way. Changes or modifications to the product, that are not explicitly approved by Kontron and described in this user guide or received from Kontron Support as a special handling instruction, will void your warranty.
Page 9
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 Environmental protection is a high priority with Kontron. Kontron follows the WEEE directive You are encouraged to return our products for proper disposal. www.kontron.com // 9...
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 Table of Contents Symbols ..........................................6 For Your Safety ........................................7 High Voltage Safety Instructions .................................. 7 Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction ............................7 Lithium Battery Precautions ..................................8 General Instructions on Usage ..................................8 Quality and Environmental Management ..............................
Page 11
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.12.2. Installing a Rear Plate ..................................38 4.13. System Fan Modules .................................... 39 4.13.1. Removing a System Fan Module ..............................39 4.13.2. Installing a System Fan Module ..............................40 4.14. Power Supply Units ....................................41 4.14.1.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 6.4. Checking the Event Log ..................................74 6.4.1. Checking the system event log using Linux remote desktop ....................74 6.4.2. Checking the System Event Log using the WebGUI ........................75 6.4.3. Checking the Event Log using the BIOS Setup Utility ........................ 75 Block Diagram ....................................
Page 13
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 Figure 11: Installing an HDD Assembly ..............................26 Figure 12: Installing 3.5" HDD ..................................27 Figure 13: Removing a 3.5" Module ................................28 Figure 14: Installing a 2.5" HDD ................................... 29 Figure 15: Removing a 2.5" HDD .................................. 30 Figure 16: Removing a top Cover .................................
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 1/ Specifications and Regulatory information Table 1: Environmental Specifications Temperature range Specification Value Operating 0 - ~35°C Non-operating -20 - ~70°C Relative humidity (noncondensing) 0% - ~93% Non-operating All temperature ratings shown are for sea level. An altitude derating of 1°C per 304.8 m (1.8°F per 1,000 ft) to 3048 m (10,000 ft) is applicable.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 2/ Component Identification Figure 1: System Components Table 3: Main View Item Description System chassis 2.5" SSD (1) Power supply unit System fan module CPU fan module DIMM slot (2) 3.5"/ 2.5" HDD carrier (4) 3.5"HDD (4)
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 2.1. Front Panel Components Figure 2: Front Panel Table 4: Front View Item Description 3.5"/ 2.5" HDD bays USB 3.0 (2) HDD activity LED and system health LED Power button www.kontron.com // 16...
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 2.4. Board LEDs See the following illustrations to locate the LED indicator for IPMI and RJ45 (management network). 2.4.1. RJ45 Figure 4: RJ45 Connector Table 7: RJ45 Item Description NIC Link Speed LED NIC Link/Activity LED...
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 Item Description HDD activity LED and system health LED 10/100 M RJ45 (BMC) port – MGNT LAN 1G RJ45 ports – GLAN 2 Table 9: LED Function LED Name Voltage LED Color State Description...
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 2.5. System Board Components Figure 6: Board Components Table 10: Board Components Item Description CPU and memory power connector DIMM slot (2) CPU socket Power button USB 3.0 (2) MiniSAS connector SATA connector MB power connector M.2 connector...
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 2.6. System Components The following figure shows specific components of the server system. See the following figure and table to become familiar with the server components. Figure 7: System Components Table 11: System Components...
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 3/ Operations 3.1. Powering up the Server The following procedure assumes that at least one power cord is connected to the server to supply power to the server and that the server has been previously powered on.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4/ Installation 4.1. Safety Measures Static electricity discharges can damage computer components and electronic circuit boards. Working on computers that are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow these guidelines to avoid self-injury and damage to the computer: ...
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.4. Hard Disk Drives Figure 10: Removing an HDD Assembly Figure 11: Installing an HDD Assembly Verify that the drive is fully seated. www.kontron.com // 26...
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.5. Installing a 3.5" HDD Module To install a 3.5" HDD module: Open the front panel. Remove the HDD assembly from the chassis. Align the HDD in the HDD carrier with the connectors facing the opening of the carrier.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.6. Removing a 3.5" HDD Module To remove a 3.5" HDD module: Open the front panel. Remove the HDD assembly from the chassis. Remove the screws securing the HDD from the HDD carrier. Remove the HDD from the HDD carrier.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.7. Installing a 2.5" HDD module To install a 2.5" HDD module: Open a front panel. Remove the HDD assembly from the chassis. Align the HDD in the HDD carrier with the connectors facing the opening of the carrier.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.8. Removing a 2.5" HDD module To remove a 2.5" HDD module: Open the front panel. Remove the HDD assembly from the chassis. Remove the screws securing the HDD from the HDD carrier. Remove the HDD from the HDD carrier.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.9. Top Cover 4.9.1. Removing a top Cover To remove a top cover: Power off the server, and then detach the power cord from the power supply. Remove the screws securing the top cover and the chassis.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.9.2. Installing a top Cover To install a top cover: Align the top cover over the chassis. Slide the top cover as shown in the following illustration. Make sure the top cover is flush with the front of chassis.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.10. Solid State Drives 4.10.1. Removing an SSD Module To remove an SSD module: Power off the server, and then detach the power cord from the power supply. Remove the top cover. Remove the screws securing the SSD and the chassis.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.10.2. Installing an SSD Module To install an SSD module: Insert the SSD and align the screw holes on SSD with the holes on chassis. Secure the SSD and the chassis with screws. Figure 19: Installing an SSD Install the top cover.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.11. System Board Trays 4.11.1. Removing a System Board Tray To remove a system board tray: Power off the server, and then detach the power cord from the power supply. Remove the top cover.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.11.2. Installing a System Board Tray To prevent damage to the system board, do not force the system board assembly into the chassis. To install a system board tray: Align the system board assembly with the chassis bay. Make certain the system board components are clear of the chassis when installing the system board.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.12. Rear Plates 4.12.1. Removing a Rear Plate To remove a rear plate: Power off the server, and then detach the power cord from the power supply. Remove the top cover. Remove the system board tray.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.12.2. Installing a Rear Plate To install a rear plate: Align the screw holes on rear plate with the holes on chassis. Secure the rear plate and the chassis with screws. Figure 23: Installing a Rear Plate Install the system board tray.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.13. System Fan Modules 4.13.1. Removing a System Fan Module To remove a system fan module: Power off the server, and then detach the power cord from the power supply. Remove the top cover.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.13.2. Installing a System Fan Module To install a system fan module: Align the screw holes on the system fan module with the holes on rear plate. Secure the system fan module and the rear plate with screws.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.14. Power Supply Units 4.14.1. Removing a Power Supply Unit To remove a power supply unit: Power off the server, and then detach the power cord from the power supply. Remove the top cover.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.14.2. Installing a Power Supply Unit To install a power supply unit: Slide in the power supply until it is fully seated in the PSU bay. Figure 27: Installing a Power Supply Install the rear plate.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.15. M.2 Cards 4.15.1. Removing a M.2 Card To remove a M.2 card: Power off the server, and then detach the power cord from the power supply. Remove the top cover. Remove the system board tray.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.15.2. Installing a M.2 Card To install a M.2 card: Align the connector on the M.2 with the connector on the server board. Make sure the slits are aligned with the protrusions on the connector.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.16. SATADOMs 4.16.1. Removing a SATADOM To remove a SATADOM: Power off the server, and then detach the power cord from the power supply. Remove the top cover. Remove the system board tray. Disconnect the SATADOM power cable connecting to the system board.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.16.2. Installing a SATADOM To install a SATADOM: Align the connectors on SATADOM with the connectors on the system board. Install the SATADOM gently. Connect the SATADOM power cable to the system board. Figure 31: Installing a SATADOM Install the system board tray.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.17. Memory Modules 4.17.1. Removing a Memory Module The system board includes two DIMM slots for the installation of DDR4 2133/2400 MHz memory. To remove a memory module: Power off the server, and then detach the power cord from the power supply.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.17.2. Installing a Memory Module The system board includes 2 DIMM slots for the installation of DDR4 2133/2400 MHz memory. To install a memory module: Pull the locking latches of the DIMM slot outward.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.18. Heat Sinks Active heat sinks cool processors. To achieve optimal cooling performance, the underside of the heat sink must be properly attached to the processor with TIM. The mechanical performance of the heat sink is designed to meet the requirements of Intel processors.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.18.2. Removing a Heat Sink To remove a heat sink: Power off the server, and then detach the power cord from the power supply. Remove the top cover. Remove the system board tray. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the system board.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.19. Processor 4.19.1. Removing a Processor ESD protection must be worn during the procedure to avoid damaging the components. To remove a processor: Power off the server, and then detach the power cord from the power supply.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 Lift the processor out of the socket. Figure 38: Lifting the Processor 4.19.2. Installing a Processor ESD protection must be worn during the procedure to avoid damaging the components. To install a processor: Align the indents on processor with the corresponding tabs on socket.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 Lower the processor load plate over the processor. Push the right processor locking lever down and latch it into the locked position. Figure 40: Push the right Processor Locking down Install the heat sink.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.20. System Board Module 4.20.1. Removing a System Board Module To remove a system board module: Power off the server, and then detach the power cord from the power supply. Remove the top cover.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.20.2. Installing a System Board Module To install a system board module: Align the I/O ports on the system board with the slots on the system board tray. Slide the system board into position. Make sure the I/O ports are seated correctly.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 4.21. Powering on and selecting Boot Options Connect the Ethernet cable. Press Power On/Standby. During the initial boot: To modify the BIOS default settings, press DEL or ESC when prompted from the start-up sequence ...
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 Figure 44: System Fan and CPU Fan Cable Routing Table 13: Fan Cables Item Description Quantity System fan cable 1, from fan module to system board CPU fan cable 1, from heat sink to system board www.kontron.com...
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 Figure 45: MiniSAS Cable Routing Table 14: SAS Power Cables Item Description Quantity MiniSAS power cable 1, from HDD to PSU cable MiniSAS signal cable 1, from HDD to system board www.kontron.com // 59...
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 6/ Configuration 6.1. BMC 6.1.1. WebGUI Introduction The WebGUI is a friendly interface for the end users. A user can access the iBMC via a web browser, and then go through the server status and do many configurations to the IBMC.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 The default configuration should be selected when SDR is changed. 6.1.6.2. BMC FW Version The "Get Device ID" command (NetFn Application, Command 1) reports the firmware revision. The "Get Device ID" command also reports the auxiliary firmware revision.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 6.1.6.4. Updating BMC via a WebGUI To update BMC using the WebGUI: Log into the WebGUI using a web browser. Select the Firmware Update menu and click the Firmware Update button. Figure 49: Firmware Update Select HPM or AMI.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 After you click the Enter Update Mode button, please click Browse… button to select the firmware image to flash. If the file is invalid, a message from webpage window will notify you. If the file is valid, click Upload button.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 6.2. BIOS Settings There are eight menus in the BIOS setup utility, which appear in the following order: Main, Advanced, Chipset, Server Mgmt, GPNV Logs, Security, Boot, and Save & Exit. Use the arrow keys to navigate the menus or options that are listed on the menu.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 Table 18: System Event Log (POST) Sensor Sensor Sensor Event Event Event Description Name Type Number Type Data1 Data2 Data3 BIOS 0x0F 0x09 0x6F 0xC0 0x01 0xFF System firmware error. No POST system memory is physically Sensor installed in the system.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 The BIOS setup menu can be accessed through the BMC virtual KVM. To access the BIOS setup utility menus: Press the power button on the front control panel to power up the server. Press DEL or ESC during system boot when the Press <DEL> or <ESC> to enter setup displays.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 /S Display current system's BIOS ROM ID /R Preserve all SMBIOS structures during NVRAM programming. /Rn Preserve SMBIOS type N during Boot Block programming. /ECUF Update EC BIOS when newer version is detected.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 6.2.6.4. BIOS Jumpers This section provides information about the BIOS. See the following table to locate the BIOS maintenance jumpers. Table 21: BIOS Jumpers Jumper Description Jumper Adjustment ME FLASH 1-2: Security measures defined are set. (Default)
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 6.3. Checking the FW Version 6.3.1. Checking the BIOS Version using Linux Log into Linux. Open the terminal. Execute the dmidecode –t 0 command to display the BIOS version, as shown in the following figure.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 6.3.2. Checking the BIOS Version using the BIOS Setup Utility Log into the BIOS setup utility. Use the arrow keys to select the Main, menu to display the BIOS version as shown in the following figure.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 6.3.4. Checking the BMC Version using the WebGUI Log into the WebGUI. Check the BMC version in the Dashboard main menu, as shown in the following figure. Figure 58: WebGUI Dashboard 6.4. Checking the Event Log 6.4.1.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 6.4.2. Checking the System Event Log using the WebGUI To check the system event log using the web user interface: Log into the WebGUI. Click Server Health Event Log to display the system event log, as shown in the following figure.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 Use the arrow keys to select View System Event Log, and then press Enter. The "View System Event Log" displays. Figure 62: BIOS System Event Enter the BIOS setup, and then select the GPNV Logs menu.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 8/ Troubleshooting 8.1.1. Pre-diagnostic To avoid potential problems, Always read the warnings and cautionary information in the server documentation before removing, replacing, reseating or modifying system components. Important: Refer to the server documentation for information on procedures, hardware options, software tools and operating systems supported by the server.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 Observe the server LEDs and their statuses. See the LED Indicators for more information. 8.1.3. Prepare the Server for Diagnosis Be sure that the server is in the proper operating environment with adequate power, air conditioning, and humidity control.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 8.1.6. Battery Replacement If the server no longer automatically displays the correct date and time, you might need to replace the battery that provides power to the real-time clock. The computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline battery pack.
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 8.1.7. Firmware Update Tools This chapter describes the firmware the system firmware types, support OS, utility for firmware update and supported server mode. Table 22: Update Tools Firmware Supported OS Server Mode Firmware Tool Type Windows 8.1 (64bit)
ZINC CUBE C232 - Rev. 1.0 Appendix A: List of Acronyms Application Programming Interface Base Management Controller Command-Line Interface Computer-on-Module Error Checking and Correction Field Replaceable Unit Graphics Processing Unit HD/HDD Hard Disk /Drive PICMG Hardware Platform Management specification family...
ZINC CUBE C232 – Rev. 1.0 About Kontron Kontron is a global leader in embedded computing technology (ECT). As a part of technology group S&T, Kontron offers a combined portfolio of secure hardware, middleware and services for Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 applications. With its standard products and tailor-made solutions based on highly reliable state-of-the-art embedded technologies, Kontron provides secure and innovative applications for a variety of industries.