In Win’s server website to download the latest updated version. SAFETY INFORMATION To ensure a safe and smooth operation of your In Win IW-RS212-04, it is essential that you choose an appropriate location for the system, provide an appropriate operating environment and supply an adequate amount power for all components of the system.
Installing or removing jumpers: A jumper is a short length conductor used to close, open or bypass part of an electronic circuit. Jumpers on In Win backplanes have a small tab on top that you can pick up with your fingertips. Grip the jumper carefully, and plug the jumper to cover the jumper pins on the backplane.
Material: SGCC Material Thickness: 1.0 mm Rail Kit Supports 20" or 28" tool-less & ball-bearing slide rail * The actual product is subject to change without prior notice. In Win Development Inc. reserves the right to make any final modifications.
General Information When you open the chassis, it should reflect the diagram’s image Rear top cover Middle top cover ATX or EEB Motherboard CRPS Redundant or Single module power supply PWM Fan (Max. 2pcs) 12 x 3.5” tool-less PWM Fan (Max. 3pcs) HDD trays Front Controls and indicators...
1.2.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators Name Color Status Description System is powered on Power On/Off Button with Blue Solid on System is not powered on NMI Button Press the button to activate user define System Reset Button Press the button to activate system reset Chassis ID Button with LED Blue Solid on...
The slot supports low profile cards. The bracket should 7 Low Profile PCI-E Slot be removed before using. This slot is for In Win OS disk backup module (option), OS HDD which supports two 2.5” 7mm SSDs and features hot- swap function.
2 Hardware Installation Removing and Installing a Hard Drive IW-RS212-04 is featured tool-less trays. Users no longer need to use screws to mount disks, and can swap drives faster. 2.1.1 Installing a Hard Drive Step 1: Press the release button then pull outward on the handle.
Step 3 Step 4 Push Insert the HDD 2.1.2 Removing a Hard Drive Step 1: Press the release button then pull outward on the handle. Step 2: Press the HDD out of the bottom of the tray with your fingers. Step 3: Pull out the hard drive.
Removing and Inserting the Top Cover Step 1: Press inward the button then lift the middle top cover up. Step 2: Loosen the screws of the rear top cover on the both sides, pull back the cover and lift to remove. Step 3: To insert the cover, place the cover at the rear and push it to the fitted location.
Removing and Installing the Fan Module IW-RS212-04’s built-in fan modules feature a tool-less design, which makes it easy to maintain. 2.3.1 Removing the Fan Module Step 1: Pull out the fan module from the fan slot. 2.3.2 Installing the Fan Module Step 1: Hold and put the fan module into the fan slot.
Removing and Installing the PSU Module The IW-RS212-04 built-in a redundant power supply unit. With this function, the system is capable of still functioning if one of the modules fail. To replace it, the user only needs to release the failed module, then insert a functional module.
Push Press NOTE: 1. The unit supports In Win PSU modules only, please do not attempt to insert any other brands of modules. 2. The two PSU modules’ output wattage must be the same. nstalling Slide Rail The IW-RS212-04 is a rackmount model, which support EIA-RS310D standard cabinets and chassis racks.
Step 1 ~ 2 Step 3 2.5.3 Attach the Inner Rail to the Chassis Step 1: Align the chassis sidewall standoffs to the inner rail keyholes. Slide the inner rail toward the front until the standoff snaps into place, securing the rail to the chassis.
2.5.4 Mount the Rail Bracket to the Cabinet Step 1: Extend the rail bracket over the rear rack of the cabinet. Step 2: Pull out the rear hook on the end of the outer rail, align and push the rail bracket pins into the post holes on the rack.
2.5.5 Insert the Chassis to the Cabinet Step 1: Pull out the middle rail to the stop position. Step 2: Move the ball bearing retainer to the front end of the middle rail, it should click into the locked position. Step 3: Insert the inner rails of the chassis into the middle rails on the both sides of the rack.
Before installing the motherboard, please find the IO shield from your motherboard package, and install it into the system IO window (Refer to 1.2.2). If you cannot find the IO shield, please check with your motherboard vendor, or contact In Win for IO shield OEM service.
2.7.2 Connecting LED, front control panel and front USB Refer to your motherboard user guide for pin functions and locations, then plug the connectors to the pins on the motherboard to activate the functions. LED Connector USB 3.0 Connector Name Abbreviation Color Front IO Indication...
4 Expander Board Introduction Location Description BP Golden Finger Connector IO Board Golden Finger Connector EFN1 Expander FAN Connector Single/Dual Power Module Select: Single: Jumper 1-2; Dual: Jumper 2-3 ICE Debug Port Smart Console Debug Port Key Features Reliable High Data Rate support (up to 12Gbps) - SAS 12Gbps support and SATA3 6Gbps support to provide a reliable high- performance data rate.
UART Usage 4.2.1 UART configuration RS-232 UART port on the expander module provides a serial connection for users to manage terminal applications such as: Tera Term, Hyper Term…etc. To manage Expander through the UART port, the settings below must be properly configured to function.
4.2.2 System Revision To check the Expander revision, type “rev” and “sys rev” to get the expander information such as Vendor ID, Firmware Version, SAS Address, …etc.
4.2.4 Disk PHY Status To monitor the SAS PHY status, type “Phyinfo” or “sys hdd” to check. Users can check the disk link status by using these commands.
4.2.5 Firmware Update In some occasions, when required, users can update expander firmware through UART port via Xmodem protocol. * A power interruption or failure during firmware upgrade will cause damage to the device or unrecoverable data errors. There are 2 firmwares for expander. Be sure these binary files are available in the host before conducting firmware updates.
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E. Click on “Open” to start the selected firmware transferring to SAS Expander. F. Terminal would then start firmware transfer. G. After firmware transfer is completed, type ‘reset’ command in terminal or power cycling system to activate the new firmware.
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4.2.5.2 SAS Expander MFG CFG Binary Update A. Similar to operation firmware upgrade, type “mfgdl” on console. B. Type “y” to commit MFG file upgrade. C. Select Xmodem as the file transfer protocol. D. Select the correct MFG, CFG file from the file browser. E.
5 Compatibility Lists To reach the best performance and avoid system failure, In Win strongly recommends users to choose the components from In Win’s compatibility list. All the components are tested in In Win’s lab, and assured the components are complementary with In Win’s chassis.
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SAS disk provides performance and reliability. SATA provides a cost selective option. 8. Are SAS and SATA disks compatible with both In Win IW-RS and IW-RJ series? A: Yes, In Win IW-RS and IW-RJ series support both SAS and SATA disks.
22. If I would like to modify the GUI, how can I access it? A: The copyright of the GUI is owned by In Win. If you want to amend anything of the GUI, please contact In Win sales for ODM services.
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