Advantech SKY-8232D User Manual

Compact 2u edge server based on dual 3rd gen intel xeon scalable processors

Hide thumbs

Table Of Contents

100

101

102

103

104

105

106

107

108

109

110

111

112

113

114

115

116

117

118

119

120

121

122

123

124

125

126

127

128

129

130

131

132

133

Table of Contents

Quick Links

Download this manual

SKY-8232D

Compact 2U Edge Server based on Dual

3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable

Processors

SKY-8232D Manual V01 20220210

Page I

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for Advantech SKY-8232D

Page 2 Revision History Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Revision Modifications First release 2022/03/10 Updated content 2022/04/11 SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page II...
Page 3 Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Page 4 If an Advantech product is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time and freight.
Page 5 We appreciate your valuable input in helping make our products and documentation better. Please send all such - in writing to: ciot@advantech.com SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page V...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
2.4.12 BIOS ......................48 2.4.12.1 Password Protection ............... 48 2.4.12.2 BIOS Defaults ................. 48 2.4.13 Advanced Platform Management ............... 49 2.4.13.1 Hardware and Environmental Monitoring ........49 SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 6...
Page 7 A.5.2 LED Definition ................... 111 A.6 RJ45 Management Ports ..................112 BIOS POST Code ............... 113 Power Supply Specification ..........121 C.1 Redundant 1200W AC PSU ................122 SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 7...
Page 8 C.2 Redundant 800W DC PSU ................. 124 Declaration of Conformity ..........126 Warranty and RMA ............128 Glossary ................130 SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 8...
Page 9 Figure 1-3: PuTTY Keyboard Settings ................ 21 Figure 1-4: PuTTY Colour Settings ................21 Figure 1-5: BIOS POST Screen .................. 22 Figure 2-1: Carrier Grade Server SKY-8232D ............. 27 Figure 2-2: System Dimensions .................. 31 Figure 2-3: Front Panel ....................32 Figure 2-4: Status LEDs (Front Panel) ................
Page 10 Figure A-2: USB Type A Connector ................108 Figure A-3: DisplayPort Connector ................110 Figure A-5: RJ45 10/100/1000Base-T Connector ............. 111 Figure A-6: RJ45 management port Connector ............112 SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 10...
Page 11 Table 3-17: Server Management Setup ..............86 Table 3-18: Post & Boot Menu ..................88 Table 3-19: CSM Configuration ................... 89 Table 3-20: Save & Exit Menu Options ............... 90 SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 11...
Page 12 Table A-7: RJ45 Management port Connector Pin Assignment ........ 112 Table B-1: BOIS POST Codes .................. 114 Table C-1: 1200W AC Power Supply Specification ........... 122 Table C-2: 800W DC Power Supply Specification ............. 124 SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 12...
Page 14: Safety Instructions
Advantech intends to provide all necessary information to install and handle the SKY-8232D in this manual. Because of the complexity of this product and its various uses, we do not guarantee that the given information is complete. If you need additional information, contact your Advantech representative.
Page 15: Safety Precautions - Static Electricity
16. The sound pressure level at the operator’s position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is no more than 70 dB (A). DISCLAIMER: The set of instructions is given according to IEC704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.
Page 16: Unpacking
Advantech representative. The SKY-8232D is packaged inside a single carton, collectively referred to as the “box” in the remainder of this document. When opening the box, you will find the SKY-8232D embedded in protective foam and the accessory box embedded to the foam.
Page 17: Installation And Configuration
The SKY-8232D comes as a pre-configured system with CPUs, memory and peripherals installed in the unit. In the rare case that you procured a barebone system or need to install components in the SKY-8232D for any other reason, please refer to Section 3.3.
Page 19: Powering On
Section 2.4 for the location of front and rear panel elements. 1.3.3 Connecting to Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse The SKY-8232D supports two VGA Ports and four USB ports for connection of a monitor, keyboard and mouse. Please refer to Section 2.4 for information on the location of the related connectors.
Page 20: Figure 1-1: Putty Session Configuration
Figure 1-1: PuTTY Session Configuration Figure 1-2: PuTTY Serial Configuration SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 20...
Page 21: Figure 1-3: Putty Keyboard Settings
Figure 1-3: PuTTY Keyboard Settings Figure 1-4: PuTTY Colour Settings SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 21...
Page 22: Installing An Os
- Install an OS image via Advantech remote storage from Advantech BMC Web Interface If you use Advantech’s services to pre-install an OS, you can skip the following section. 1.3.5.1 Pre-Installed reference OS If you receive this manual along with a sample unit, the system will have a reference OS installed by default.
Page 23: Installing And/Or Boot An Os From A Usb Key
/ or Linux distribution. Please make sure you configure the network installer image properly for the Ethernet port / device of the SKY-8232D that you plan to use for the installation. 1.3.5.4 Booting an OS via network boot The SKY-8232D supports booting over network via PXE.
Page 24: Table 1-2: Pxe Bios Options
DHCP required for PXE booting may conflict with existing DHCP servers in your network. The PXE client in the SKY-8232D sends the system’s GUID as part of the DHCP Request. Some boot servers have mechanisms to automatically configure the target OS image based on the client system’s GUID.
Page 25: Getting Help: Technical Support And Assistance
1.4 Getting Help: Technical Support and Assistance In case the unit you received is a sample for evaluation, please contact your Advantech representative. For production units, please follow the process below: Visit the Advantech web site at http://www.advantech.com/support to find the latest information about the SKY-8232D and related products.
Page 27: Overview
2.1 Overview The SKY-8232D is designed and optimized to meet the high availability and for business-critical use cases. It is based on 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, which not only upgrades the total core counts per each consumed power watt, but also provides a high performance and highly reliable platform for network edge, virtualization applications, telecom, and 5G private mobile network infrastructure.
Page 28: Product Versions
2.2 Product Versions The SKY-8232D is available in the following standard configurations. Contact your Advantech representative for availability of other configuration options. Table 2-1: Available Product Versions Model Name Configurations SKY-8232D Barebone Intel® C621A chipset, AC 1200W PSUs, 4 x 2.5" SATA SSD slots,...
Page 29: Technical Specifications
6x hot pluggable (6056) fans (Hot swappable and N+1 Chassis Fan redundant fan modules) Thermal Control Two separate thermal zones for motherboard and FL Cooling PCIe cards Reliability Resilient to single fan failure SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 29...
Page 30 ~18kg Security Lockable front bezel and chassis intrusion sensor NOTE! User can select to install two AC 1200W PSU as SKY-8232D AC system, or to install two DC 800W PSU as SKY-8232D DC system SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved...
Page 31: System Dimensions
2.3.2 System Dimensions The system dimensions (in mm) are shown below: Figure 2-2: System Dimensions SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 31...
Page 32: Detail Description
Power button / ID button / LED LCM Display (optional) Bezel Security Lock 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 ports and VGA port Service Tag Fan and storage status LED SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 32...
Page 33: Leds Details
2.4.1.1 LEDs Details The SKY-8232D supports an array of status LEDs and buttons at location A. The LEDs are visible when the front cover is closed as well as when the front cover is open. Figure 2-4: Status LEDs (Front Panel)
Page 34 Major Alarm (System Status LED) One system status LED in red color is provided for the SKY-8232D system chassis. The system status LED behavior is based on Platform Event Filtering (PEF) alert rules, which can be configured by user. The...
Page 35: Front Button Details
Reset Button 2.4.1.3 Fan Module Details The SKY-8232D has six hot swappable fan modules at the front. Each of the fan modules carries high performance fans for optimized air flow, and has an integrated fan status LED to simplify identifying a faulty module during service operation. To extract or install the fan module please loose the thumb screw and hold the handle to pull it out.
Page 36: Storage Led
DO NOT leave the slot empty when extracting the FAN module, the alternative FAN module MUST be inserted immediately. 2.4.1.4 Storage LED SKY-8232D contains two internal storages inside the system on the middle bar (refer 2.4.11 Internal storage). The status/activity LEDs of the two storages are shown in the front panel.
Page 37: Rear Panel
Or 2x PCIe x16 FH/FL + 2x PCIe x8 FH/FL slots 2x x PCIe x8 FH/HL slots 2x PCIe x8 LP expansion slots Or 1x PCIe x16 LP expansion slot 2x 2.5” SATA SSD Trays SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 37...
Page 38: Disk Bay Detail
2.4.2.1 Disk bay detail The SKY-8232D supports two hot swappable 2.5” HDDs/SSDs at the rear. Figure 2-9: Disk Bays Table 2-8: Disk Item Element Description Disk #1 2.5” Disk Tray Disk #2 2.5” Disk Tray Each Disk Bay has an integrated disk tray that includes a handle, button, as well as drive LEDs.
Page 39: Inside The System
Description Intrusion Switch Switch for chassis intrusion detection 2* 2.5” drive trays Rear HDD cage PCIe Card Cage 0 PCIe Card Cage For LP expansion slots SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 39...
Page 40: System Block Diagram
Cages hosting fan modules Fan Cages The air duct is underneath the middle bar MB1, and Airduct CG2. 2.4.4 System Block Diagram Figure 2-12: Block Diagram SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 40...
Page 41: Processor(S)
2.4.5 Processor(s) The SKY-8232D supports Dual 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors. The table below gives an overview of the processor SKUs for communication infrastructure which can be supported on the SKY-8232D: Table 2-11: 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors supported list...
Page 42: Memory
2.4.6 Memory A total of 32 DDR4 DIMMs are supported on the SKY-8232D. Two DIMM sockets per DDR4 Channel with total 16 DDR4 Channels supported for dual 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors. 2.4.6.1 Memory Sub-System - Dual 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors support 16x DDR4 Channels...
Page 43: Ddr4 Dimm Location And Smbus Mapping
SA[2:0]=010 CPU0/ CPU1 CHF DIMM1 SA[2:0]=011 CPU0/ CPU1 CHG DIMM0 SA[2:0]=100 CPU0/ CPU1 CHG DIMM1 SA[2:0]=101 CPU0/ CPU1 CHH DIMM0 SA[2:0]=110 CPU0/ CPU1 CHH DIMM1 SA[2:0]=111 SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 43...
Page 44: Validated Memory Modules
“1” and “2” at the rear Ethernet controllers. Connectors are located at (Refer to 2.4.2). Also, the SKY-8232D contains one management port which provides access to the BMC over LAN via NC-SI interfaces. Connectors are located at and labelled as “mgmt”...
Page 45: Figure 2-14: Pcie Cages (Top View)
The SKY-8232D has flexible SKUs for PCIe expansions. PCIe cage 0 supports 2x PCIe x8 LP Gen 4 expansion slots OR 1x PCIe x16 LP Gen 4expansion slot. PCIe cage 1 supports 1x FH/FL PCIe x16 Gen 4 slot + 1x FH/FL PCIe x8 Gen4 slots + 1x FH/HL...
Page 46: Tpm
2.4.9 TPM A 2.0 Trusted Platform Module is supported on the SKY-8232D. This module is TCG-compliant and has passed Common Criteria EAL4+ certification. 2.4.10 Mass Storage Two M.2 2280 SSDs are supported on the SKY-8232D located at underneath the PCIe cage CG2.
Page 47: Internal Storage
2.4.11 Internal Storage SKY-8232D supports two internal 2.5” SSD/HDD. They are located on the two sides of the middle bar. Their status LEDs are located at the front panel (2.4.1.4 Storage LED). Figure 2-15: Location of internal storages. SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co.
Page 48: Bios
2.4.12 BIOS The SKY-8232D BIOS is based on Advantech’s APTIO BIOS and compliant to the UEFI, SMBIOS and ACPI specifications. The BIOS performs probing, initialization and configuration of the SKY-8232D and initializes the OS boot process at the end of POST (Power On Self Test).
Page 49: Advanced Platform Management
- Enhanced security (more information available under NDA) For a detailed description of Advanced Platform Management features, the BMC commands and sensor lists please refer to the SKY-8232D BMC User’s Guide. 2.4.13.1 Hardware and Environmental Monitoring BMC monitors all critical voltages on the SKY-8232D: - Main system voltages (12V, 5V, 3.3V)
Page 50: Thermal Management
Fan is a fan control algorithm that provides proper cooling to the system while minimizing noise and maximizing fan MTBF. The Smart Fan parameters have been optimized for the SKY-8232D and are automatically loaded at system start time. The Smart Fan algorithm uses the CPU temperatures as basis as the CPUs are the hottest elements in the system under normal circumstances.
Page 51: Power Supplies
2.4.14 Power Supplies The SKY-8232D supports 1200W redundant AC and 800W redundant DC power supplies. Technical specification for the power supply can be found in Appendix 2.4.14.1 AC PSU Figure 2-17: AC PSU Details Table 2-14: AC PSU Details Item...
Page 52: Dc Psu
2. For 1+1 redundant system power, only ONE PSU is allowed to be extracted at one time. 3. DO NOT leave the slot empty when extracting the PSU, the alternative PSU MUST be inserted immediately for safety purpose. SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 52...
Page 53 2. Disconnect the power cord from equipment. 3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors. 4. Remove the earthed cable from the protective earthed terminal of the equipment. SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 53...
Page 54: Advanced Platform Features
2.5 Advanced Platform Features 2.5.1 Intrusion Detection The SKY-8232D supports intrusion detection by default. Removing or lifting the top cover will activate an intrusion detection switch (location IS1). Chassis intrusion will be signaled via an IPMI event by the BMC.
Page 55: Available Accessories And Related Products
2.6 Available Accessories and Related Products 2.6.1 Accessories The following accessories are available for ordering. Please contact your Advantech representative for a list of available and supported peripherals such as memory modules, hard disks and solid state drives. Table 2-16: Accessories...
Page 56: Related Products
The following related products are available for ordering. Table 2-18: Related Products Configurations Model Name SKY-8232D Barebone Intel® C621A chipset, AC 1200W PSUs, 4 x 2.5" SATA SSD slots, 4 x FH/FL PCIE Gen4 x16 slots, 2 x LP PCIE Gen x8 slots, SKY-8232DAS-A000E Or 2x FH|FL PCIe 4.0 x16 slots + 2x FH|FL PCIe 4.0 x8 slots...
Page 58: Jumper Settings
There are no jumpers on the SKY-8232D intended for customer use. 3.2 BIOS Setup Menu This section describes the SKY-8232D UEFI BIOS based on AMI’s APTIO BIOS. Users can modify BIOS settings and control the special features of the SKY-8232D using the BIOS setup menu. Note! Please note that Advantech supports shipping the SKY-8232D with custom BIOS defaults to simplify the deployment and integration for our customers.
Page 59: Figure 3-2: Bios Setup Screen Organization
Main Setup screen shown below. Users can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. Figure 3-3: BIOS Setup Main Screen SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 59...
Page 60: Table 3-1: Main Menu
Please note that system time and date are set during manufacturing process according to factory’s local time zone. You may need to update system time to reflect the desired time zone when you receive the unit. SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 60...
Page 61: Figure 3-4: Platform Setup: Main Screen
This sub menu allows you to change the settings used for the serial console. For example, users can define the terminal type, bits per second, data bits, parity, stop bits and others. Figure 3-5: Platform Setup: Serial Console Menu SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 61...
Page 62: Table 3-2: Serial Console Menu
Enable or disable Recorder Mode Enabled Resolution Disabled Enable or disable extended terminal 100x31 Enabled resolution Putty KeyPad VT100 Select FunctionKey and KeyPad on LINUX Putty. XTERMR6 ESCN VT400 SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 62...
Page 63: Figure 3-6: Platform Setup: Usb Configuration Menu
USB devices available only for EFI applications. If the OS doesn’t support EHCI, XHCI Hand-off Enabled Disabled BIOS will get the control. Port 60/64 Disabled Enables I/O port 60h/64h emulation SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 63...
Page 64: Figure 3-7: Platform Setup: Trusted Computing (Tpm1.2)
Options Security Device Disbale Enables or disables the support Support Enable for the TPM. None Enable or disable Security TPM State Disabled Device. NOTE: Your Computer SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 64...
Page 65: Figure 3-8: Platform Setup: Trusted Computing (Tpm2.0)
When system with TPM2.0 module installed, and the BIOS will auto detect it and the related setting will be shown in the BIOS setup menu as below. Figure 3-8: Platform Setup: Trusted Computing (TPM2.0) SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 65...
Page 66: Table 3-5: Trusted Computing Menu (Tpm2.0)
TPM 2.0 devices. If not Device Select TPM 2.0 found, TPM 1.2 devices will be Auto enumerated MSFT0101 TPM 2.0 HID Choose TPM 2.0 HID return value. PNP0C31 SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 66...
Page 67: Figure 3-9: Platform Setup: Virtualization
VMM through DMAR ACPI Tables. SR-IOV Support Disabled It allows a device to separate Enabled access to its resources among various PCIe hardware functions. SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 67...
Page 68: Figure 3-10: Platform Setup: Platform Management
C0/C1 state Package C State limit. The Package C C2 state "waking-up time" will be longer if State limit C6(non Package C state limit setting is SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 68...
Page 69: Figure 3-11: Platform Setup: Imanager Healther Guard
Enable or disable the WHEA Support Enabled support 3.2.2.7 Server iManager Health Guard To show the message gotten from iManager health guard. Figure 3-11: Platform Setup: Imanager Healther Guard SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 69...
Page 70: Figure 3-12: Hardware Setup
CPU Configuration Select sub-menu. Northbridge Select sub-menu. None Sorthbridge Select sub-menu. Intel NVMe Select sub-menu. Configuration Onboard Device Active Video Select active video type PCIE Device SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 70...
Page 71: Figure 3-13 Hardware Setup: Cpu Configuration
L3 Cache CPU signature Microcode Patch Socket 1 CPU Frequency Displays information on the Display only processor installed information Processor Cores Intel VT-x Technology L1 Code Cache SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 71...
Page 72: Figure 3-14: Hardware Setup: North Bridge
(MSR 1A4h [3]). 3.2.3.2 Northbridge This menu allows the configuration of the memory controller and related features of the SoC. Figure 3-14: Hardware Setup: North bridge SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 72...
Page 73: Figure 3-15: Hardware Setup: Dimm Information
Select to auto to enable the DDR4/5 Enabled Scrambler PCI Express Ports Select sub-menu. Configuration UPI Configuration Select sub-menu. 3.2.3.2.1 DIMM Information Figure 3-15: Hardware Setup: DIMM Information SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 73...
Page 74: Figure 3-16: Hardware Setup: Pci Express Ports Configuration
This sub-menu contains settings for the PCIe subsystem. Some menu items are referred to as “PCI” settings. Although the SKY-8232D does not implement a PCI bus, these settings still apply to the platform as PCIe is using the same configuration mechanism as PCI.
Page 75 Select PCIe port Bifurcation x8x4x4 for selected slot(s). x8x8 Auto Choose Link Speed for this PORT 2A Link Speed Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s) PCIe port. Gen 2 (5 GT/s) SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 75...
Page 76 Gen 2 (5 GT/s) PCIe port. Gen 3 (8 GT/s) Gen 4 (16 GT/s) Enable/Disable Intel® Disabled Volume Management Port 3B VMD Enabled Device Technology on specific root port SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 76...
Page 77 Gen 2 (5 GT/s) PCIe port. Gen 3 (8 GT/s) Gen 4 (16 GT/s) Auto IOU1 (IIO PCIe Port Select PCIe port Bifurcation x4x4x4x4 for selected slot(s). x4x4x8 x8x4x4 SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 77...
Page 78 Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s) Choose Link Speed for this PORT 2D Link Speed Gen 2 (5 GT/s) PCIe port. Gen 3 (8 GT/s) Gen 4 (16 GT/s) SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 78...
Page 79 Gen 2 (5 GT/s) PCIe port. Gen 3 (8 GT/s) Gen 4 (16 GT/s) Enable/Disable Intel® Disabled Port 3D VMD Volume Management Enabled Device Technology on SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 79...
Page 80: Figure 3-17: Hardware Setup: Upi Configuration
Link Frequency Select Select sub-menu. None 11.2GB/s Auto Disabled Link L0p Enable Enabled Auto Disabled Select S0/S5 for ACPI state after Link L1 Enable Enabled a G3 Auto SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 80...
Page 81: Figure 3-18: Hardware Setup: Southbridge
Select sub-menu. None Runtime Error Select sub-menu. Logging Power On Select S0/S5 for ACPI state after PCH state after G3 Power Off a G3 Last State SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 81...
Page 82: Figure 3-19: Hardware Setup: Sata Configuration
Port 0 sSATA Port 1 sSATA Port 2 sSATA Port 3 sSATA Port 4 sSATA Port 5 Disabled Enable or Disable SATA SATA Controller Enabled controller SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 82...
Page 83: Figure 3-20: Hardware Setup: Acpi Settings
Hot Plug #Port 0 sSATA Hot Plug #Port 1 sSATA Hot Plug #Port 2 sSATA Hot Plug #Port 3 3.2.3.3.2 ACPI Settings Figure 3-20: Hardware Setup: ACPI Settings SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 83...
Page 84: Figure 3-21: Hardware Setup: Runtime Error Logging
Figure 3-21: Hardware Setup: Runtime Error Logging Table 3-16: Runtime Error Logging Access / Group Setup Item Description Options Disable System error enabling and None System Errors Enable logging setup option SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 84...
Page 85: Figure 3-22: Hardware Setup: Nvme Configuration
Configuration Figure 3-23: Hardware Setup: Intel VROC 3.2.4 Server Management Setup The Server Mgmt menu supports configuring BMC related features such as OS Watchdog Timer, etc. SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 85...
Page 86: Figure 3-24: Sever Management Setup
Address DynamicBmc Unspecified option will not ation Dhcp modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase Erase Log Erase Log Options Self test Yes, On SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 86...
Page 87: Figure 3-25: Security Menu
1. If set the “Password Check” is [Setup], then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. 2. If set the “Password Check” is [Always], then this is a power on SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 87...
Page 88: Figure 3-26: Post And Boot Menu
Stack Enable/Disable IPv4 PXE boot Disabled support. If disabled, IPv4 PXE UEFI PXE Support Enabled boot support will not be available. Redfish Support Enable/Disable Redfish Disabled SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 88...
Page 89: Figure 3-27: Post And Boot Menu: Csm Configuration
Keep Current UEFI and This item allows to control the Legacy Boot option filter execution of legacy and UEFI Legacy Only compliant Option ROMs UEFI Only SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 89...
Page 90: Figure 3-28: Save & Exit Menu
3.2.7 Save & Exit Menu The SKY-8232D BIOS allows users to store BIOS configuration results as “User Defaults.” Users can select “Save as User Defaults” to record all changes which had been made in previous pages as the default setting for further use.
Page 91 This option allows you to override the Boot UEFI: < boot specified boot order and use a different Override device> boot device for the next boot. SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 91...
Page 92: Installing Components
M3 screws M3 screws Handle Button Hood latch Figure 3-29: Slide Top Cover Back SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 92...
Page 93: Reinstalling The Top Cover
To remove the middle bar, hold the handles at the two sides and lift it out from the chassis. To install the middle bar back, put it back by aligning the guide pins at the sides. Handle Handle Figure 3-30: Middle bar installation SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 93...
Page 94: Pcie Card Installation
○ Open the latch ○ if the card(s) is full length. Latch○ Latch○ Figure 3-32 PCIe Card Cage Assembly: PCIe cage latch SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 94...
Page 95: Figure 3-33: Pcie Card Cage Assembly: Pcie Slot Latch
Figure 3-35: PCIe Card Cage Assembly: PCIe cage guide pins 10. If used, connect the PCIe power cables to the external power adapter. The adapters are located as below. SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 95...
Page 96: 5Disk Installation
Locate the disk tray you want to install the disk. Push the tray’s button to open the tray handle. Figure 3-37: Opening the Disk Tray Grab the tray handle and pull it evenly towards you. SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 96...
Page 97: Ssd
Insert the M.2 SSD with an angle of approximate 33° in the slot. Press the M.2 SSD downwards. Install and fasten the fixing screw. Reinstall the PCIe card cage CG2, middle bar and top cover. SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 97...
Page 98: Memory Installation
Select DIMM orientation so that the keys in the DIMM module and socket match. Figure 3-42: DIMM Key Alignment Insert the DIMM from the top using the guide rails on the left and right of the DIMM sockets. SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 98...
Page 99: Figure 3-43: Dimm Insertion Into Slide Rails
DIMM evenly until the white latches fully close with a click. Figure 3-44: Seating the DIMM in the Socket In case you want to install another DIMM, repeat steps 1 to 5 accordingly. SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 99...
Page 100: Cpu Installation
The SKY-8232D normally ships as a pre-configured system with CPUs and memory installed. Installing CPUs requires trained personal, special tools and a full production environment. In the unlikely case that you need to install CPUs by yourself, please contact your Advantech representative as product warranty may be impacted.
Page 101: Firmware Upgrades
3.4 Firmware Upgrades Advanced Platform Management allows users to update the SKY-8232D firmware via the BMC’s system or LAN interfaces using the HPM.1 protocol and related definitions. Firmware components supported include the BMC firmware itself as well as the system BIOS.
Page 102: Psu Modules
The PSU module should start operation and the PSU Status LED should turn green You may want to check the PSU status via Advanced Platform Management and also clean the System Event Log. SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 102...
Page 103: Disk Drives
To replace a DIMM module, basically extract the DIMM module by pushing the DIMM socket latches outward. As the latches flip completely open, the DIMM module will be automatically extracted from the socket. Pull the DIMM module out vertically. SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 103...
Page 104: Figure 3-47: Unlocking And Removing A Dimm
Figure 3-47: Unlocking and Removing a DIMM To insert a new DIMM, please follow the process described in Section 3.3.6 SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 104...
Page 107: Console Port
A.1 Console Port SKY-8232D uses RJ45 connector for the console port at rear I/O panel. Figure A-1: RJ45 Console Connector Table A-1: Console Connector Pin Assignment Pin No. Signal Name Description Request To Send Data Terminal Ready Transmitted Data Digital Circuit Ground...
Page 108: Usb 3.0/2.0 Type A Connectors
A.2 USB 3.0/2.0 Type A Connectors SKY-8232D provides two USB 3.0 connectors, one is at the real I/O panel and another is at the front panel. And one USB 2.0 connector at the front panel. USB3.0 USB2.0 Figure A-2: USB Type A Connector Table A-2: USB 3.0 Type A Connector Pin Assignment or Pin Assignment...
Page 109: Table A-3: Usb 2.0 Type A Connector Pin Assignment Or Pin Assignment
USB Power (5V, 900mA, Fused) Power USB 2.0 Differential Pair Signals Digital Circuit Ground No connection No connection GND_DRAIN Digital Circuit Ground for Signal Return No connection No connection SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 109...
Page 110: Vga Connector
Blue video No Connection Ground Ground Ground Ground Power +5V DC Ground No Connection DDC_Data I²C data HSYNC Horizontal sync VSYNC Vertical sync DDC_CLK I²C clock SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 110...
Page 111: Rj45 10/100/1000Base-T Ports
A.5 RJ45 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports SKY-8232D has two 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 ports, these connectors can be found at rear panel. Speed Link/Active Figure A-5: RJ45 10/100/1000Base-T Connector A.5.1 Connector Pinout Table A-5: RJ45 10/100/1000Base-T Connector Pin Assignment Pin No. Signal Name Description...
Page 112: Rj45 Management Ports
A.6 RJ45 Management Ports SKY-8232D has one management port art ther rear I/O panel. Figure A-6: RJ45 management port Connector Table A-7: RJ45 Management port Connector Pin Assignment Pin No. Signal Name Description Media Dependent Interface [0]+ MDI[0]+ Media Dependent Interface [0]-...
Page 114: Table B-1: Bois Post Codes
Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module 0x16 specific) Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module 0x17 specific) Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module 0x18 specific) SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 114...
Page 115 Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module 0x39 specific) Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module 0x3A specific) 0x3B Post-Memory South Bridge initialization is started SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 115...
Page 116 CPU DXE initialization is started 0x64 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific) 0x65 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific) 0x66 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific) SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 116...
Page 117 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started 0x91 Driver connecting is started 0x92 PCI Bus initialization is started 0x93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization 0x94 PCI Bus Enumeration SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 117...
Page 118 Setup Input Wait 0xAC Reserved for ASL 0xAD Ready To Boot event 0xAE Legacy Boot event 0xAF Exit Boot Services event 0xB0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 118...
Page 119 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) 0xE1 S3 Boot Script execution 0xE2 Video repost 0xE3 OS S3 wake vector call 0xE8 S3 Resume Failed SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 119...
Page 120 Description 0xE9 S3 Resume PPI not Found 0xEA S3 Resume Boot Script Error 0xEB S3 OS Wake Error 0xF0 – 0xF4 Unused 0xf8 – 0xFA Unused SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 120...
Page 122: Redundant 1200W Ac Psu
The SKY-8232D is available with different power supply options. The specifications for the available power supplies on the standard product SKUs are listed below. Please consult your Advantech representative reg. other power supply options. C.1 Redundant 1200W AC PSU Table C-1: 1200W AC Power Supply Specification...
Page 123 GB 17625.1 – (Harmonics) CNCA Certification (China) Input Brown Out Input Surge Input Transient Protection Output Over voltage Output Over current & Short circuit Thermal Fan failure SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 123...
Page 124: Redundant 800W Dc Psu
Operatio n: 0.01g²/Hz at 5 Hz sloping to 0.02g²/Hz at 20 Hz, and maintaining 0.02g²/Hz from 20 Hz to 500 Hz. Non-Operation : 5Hz to 500Hz @ 0.5gRMS at 0.5 octave/min SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 124...
Page 125 GB 17625.1 – (Harmonics) CNCA Certification (China) Input Brown Out Input Surge Input Transient Protection Output Over voltage Output Over current & Short circuit Thermal Fan failure SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 125...
Page 127 The SKY-8232D has been successfully tested for compliance to the regulations below. Should you need a signed copy of the declaration of conformity or the related test reports, please contact your Advantech representative. This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring.
Page 129 Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation.
Page 131 Power Supply Unit Pre-boot Execution Environment QuickAssist Technology QuickPath Interconnect RASUM Reliability, Availability, Serviceability, Usability, Maintainability RDIMM Registered DIMM RMCP Remote Management Control Protocol Receive Serial Attached SCSI SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 131...
Page 132 Sensor Data Record SerDes Serializer/Deserializer Serial Over LAN Solid State Disk Software Trusted Platform Module Transmit UDIMM Unbuffered DIMM UHCI Universal Host Controller Interface Universal Serial Bus SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 132...
Page 133 All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Advantech Co., Ltd. 20 SKY-8232D Manual V02 20220411 Copyright 2022 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved Page 133...

Advantech SKY-8232D User Manual

Quick Links

Related Manuals for Advantech SKY-8232D

Summary of Contents for Advantech SKY-8232D

Table of Contents