Desktop network appliance with intel atom c3000 series processor, four ddr4, six gbe ports, two 10gbe sfp+, two m.2, pcie mini, rack mount, and rohs compliant (86 pages)
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Summary of Contents for IEI Technology PUZZLE-7030A Series
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PUZZLE-7030A MODEL: PUZZLE-7030A 1U Network Appliance with Intel® Xeon® D Processor, Four DDR4, Eight 2.5 GbE Ports, Five 10GbE SFP+, PCIe x8, OCP 3.0, M.2, USB 3.0, Console Ports, Redundant PSU, Rack Mount, and RoHS Compliant User Manual Page i Rev.
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PUZZLE-7030A Revision Date Version Changes August 29, 2023 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
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PUZZLE-7030A Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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PUZZLE-7030A Manual Conventions WARNING Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. CAUTION Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or damaging the product. NOTE These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical information.
PUZZLE-7030A Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ......................1 1.1 O ........................2 VERVIEW 1.2 M ....................2 ODEL ARIATIONS 1.3 F ........................3 EATURES 1.4 F ......................4 RONT ANEL 1.5 R ......................5 ANEL 1.6 T ..................5 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS 1.7 D .......................
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PUZZLE-7030A 3.11 R ..................32 ESOURCE OWNLOAD 3.12 M ....................... 32 AINTENANCE 3.12.1 Power Supply Unit Replacement ..............33 4 BIOS ..........................34 4.1 I ......................35 NTRODUCTION 4.1.1 Starting Setup ....................35 4.1.2 Using Setup ....................35 4.1.3 Getting Help ..................... 36 4.1.4 Unable to Reboot after Configuration Changes ..........
PUZZLE-7030A 1.1 Overview Figure 1-1: PUZZLE-7030A Series The PUZZLE-7030A is a 1 U network appliance series powered by Intel® Xeon® D Processor series. It is optimized to host VNFs (Virtual Network Functions) and is ideal for SD-WAN. The PUZZLE-7030A supports eight copper 2.5GbE ports for high-speed network applications, and five 10GbE SFP+ connections.
PUZZLE-7030A 1.3 Features The PUZZLE-7030A features are listed below: Powered by Intel® Xeon® D Processor series Support four 2400/2933 MHz DDR4 ECC UDIMMs/RDIMMs (up to 256 GB) Support up to eight 2.5GbE connections via Intel® I225V Ethernet controllers ...
PUZZLE-7030A 1.4 Front Panel The overview of the front panel is shown in Figure 1-2 6 9 1 H 6 9 1 H Figure 1-2: PUZZLE-7030A Front Panel The states of the LED indicators located on the front panel are listed below. The system is turned off.
PUZZLE-7030A 1.5 Rear Panel An overview of the PUZZLE-7030A rear panel is shown in F igure 1-3 below. 6 9 1 H 6 9 1 Figure 1-3: PUZZLE-7030A Rear Panel 1.6 Technical Specifications The PUZZLE-7030A technical specifications are listed in Table 1-2. System Form Factor CPU (SoC)
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PUZZLE-7030A Networking 8 x Copper 2.5GbE LAN port (by Intel® I225V) 5 x 10GbE SFP+ Storage 2 x 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s HDD/SSD bay 2 x M.2 M key 2280 (SATA, PCIe Gen3 x2) Expansion PCIe PCIe x8: 1 x PCIe Gen4 x8 (FH) or 2 x PCIe Gen4 x4 (FH) OCP 3.0 1 x Standard OCP 3.0 slot...
PUZZLE-7030A Storage Temperature -10°C~50°C (14°F~122°F) Operating Humidity 5%~90%, non-condensing Safety By customer request Weight 8 kg Physical Dimensions 430 mm x 425 mm x 44.2 mm (W x D x H) Operating System Ubuntu, Linux based OS Table 1-2: Technical Specifications 1.7 Dimensions The physical dimensions are shown below: Figure 1-4: Physical Dimensions (millimeters)
PUZZLE-7030A 2.1 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during installation may result in permanent damage to the PUZZLE-7030A and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the PUZZLE-7030A. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the PUZZLE-7030A or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
PUZZLE-7030A 2.3 Packing List NOTE: If some of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the PUZZLE-7030A from or contact an IEI sales representative directly.
PUZZLE-7030A 2.4 Optional Items The following table lists the optional items that can be purchased separately. Optional Item Image Sliding rails (P/N: RAIL-B02) Console cable (USB to RJ-45) (P/N: 32013-004000-100-RS) Console cable (RS-232 DB-9 to RJ-45) (P/N: 32005-005100-100-RS) Page 11...
PUZZLE-7030A 3.1 Installation Precautions CAUTION! The PUZZLE-7030A series has more than one power supply connection point. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect all power sources before installing or servicing the PUZZLE-7030A series. During installation, be aware of the precautions below: ...
PUZZLE-7030A 3.2 Top Cover Removal Before installing or maintaining the internal components, the top cover must be removed from the PUZZLE-7030A. Follow the steps below to complete the task. Step 1: Remove the five retention screws indicated in Figure 3-1. Step 2: Slide the top cover towards the rear side and gently lift the top cover (Figure 3-1).
PUZZLE-7030A 3.3 DIMM Installation CAUTION: 1. To use one or two DIMM, be sure to install the memory module(s) in the blue slot(s). 2. For multi-channel configuration, always install the identical memory modules that feature the same capacity, timings, voltage, number of ranks and the same brand.
PUZZLE-7030A Step 3: Open the DIMM socket handles. Open the two handles outwards as far as they can. Step 4: Align the DIMM so the notch on the memory lines up with the notch on the memory socket. Step 5: Once aligned, press down until the DIMM is properly seated.
PUZZLE-7030A Step 3: Insert an HDD into the bracket until the HDD is properly connected to the SATA connector. Secure the HDD with four retention screws (M3*4). See Figure 3-5. Figure 3-4: Secure HDD to the Bracket Step 4: Re-connect the SATA connector module to the motherboard (Figure 3-5). Secure the bracket to the chassis with three screws removed previously.
PUZZLE-7030A 3.5 PCIe Expansion Card Installation The PUZZLE-7030A allows installation of one PCIe x8 card or two PCIe x4 cards. To install a PCIe expansion card, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Remove the top cover from the PUZZLE-7030A (refer to Section 3.2). Step 2: Remove the four expansion slot module retention screws indicated below.
PUZZLE-7030A Step 3: Push the expansion slot module to disconnect the module from the edge connector of the motherboard. Figure 3-7: Disconnect the Expansion Slot Module Step 4: Remove the blank bracket panel(s) that aligns with the PCIe slot for installing the expansion card.
PUZZLE-7030A Step 6: Place the expansion slot module back to the original position by hooking the slotted hole into the positioning stud in the chassis (Figure 3-9 A). Push the connector of the expansion slot module into the edge connector to install it. During installation, ensure that 1.
PUZZLE-7030A 3.6 OCP 3.0 Card Installation The PUZZLE-7030A has one OCP 3.0 slot that allows installation of OCP 3.0 compatible cards. To install an OCP 3.0 card, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Disconnect all power sources from the system. NOTE: To install or replace the OCP 3.0 card, the power supply must be fully disconnected before installation.
PUZZLE-7030A Figure 3-11: OCP 3.0 Card Installation 3.7 M.2 Module Installation To install an M.2 module, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Remove the top cover from the PUZZLE-7030A. See Section 3.2. Step 2: Remove the cover retention screw to remove the airflow cover. Step 3: Locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard.
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PUZZLE-7030A Step 4: Line up the notch on the module with the notch on the slot. Slide the M.2 module into the socket at an angle of about 20º. Step 5: Push the M.2 module down and secure it with the hold-down pin. Page 23...
PUZZLE-7030A 3.8 External Interface Connection The front panel has several external I/O ports. The pinouts of these I/O ports are listed in the following sections. 3.8.1 LAN Connection - 2.5GbE The 2.5GbE LAN connectors on the front panel allow connection to an external network. The pinouts of the LAN connectors are listed below.
PUZZLE-7030A 3.8.2 LAN Connection - 10GbE SFP+ The 10GbE SFP+ connectors on the front panel allow transfer rate of up to 10 gigabits per second. The pinouts of the 10GbE LAN connectors are listed below. Description Description SFP+_TX_FAULT SFP+_RX- SFP+_TX_DISABLE SFP+_RX+ SFP+_SDA SFP+_SCL...
PUZZLE-7030A 3.8.3 IPMI Connection Use the IPMI LAN connector on the front panel to connect an external network when an IPMI module is installed on the motherboard. The pinouts of the IPMI LAN connector are listed below. Description Description MDIA3- MDIA1+ MDIA3+ MDIA2+...
PUZZLE-7030A 3.8.4 Console Connection The PUZZLE-7030A has one RJ-45 console port on the front panel. The RJ-45 connector for the console port can be identified easily as the RJ-45 for the network has two LEDs on the port, while the connectors for the console port cables don’t. The pinouts of the console port are listed below.
PUZZLE-7030A 3.8.4.1 Enable Console Port When Booting To configure the PUZZLE-7030A to make it auto enable the console port when booting, follow the steps below. NOTE: This method only works in Linux Ubuntu, the default operating system. Step 1: Use a console cable to connect to one of the console port of the PUZZLE-7030A with your PC.
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PUZZLE-7030A Step 6: Enter the following command: sudo vi /lib/systemd/system/ttyS0.service Step 7: Ensure the information shown match the followings: [Unit] Description=Serial Console Service [Service] ExecStart=/sbin/getty -L 115200 ttyS0 vt102 Restart=always [Install] WantedBy=multi-user.target Step 8: Run the following commands one by one: sudo systemctl daemon-reload sudo systemctl enable ttyS0 sudo systemctl start ttyS0...
PUZZLE-7030A 3.9 Rack Mount The PUZZLE-7030A is shipped with two rack mount brackets that could be used to secure the system to the rack after mounting it with the optional sliding rails. To install the PUZZLE-7030A into a rack, please follow the steps below. WARNING: The provided rack mount brackets must be used with sliding rails.
PUZZLE-7030A 3.10 Power-On Procedure WARNING: Make sure a power supply with the correct input voltage is being fed into the system. Incorrect voltages applied to the system may cause damage to the internal electronic components and may also cause injury to the user. To power-on the PUZZLE-7030A please follow the steps below: Step 1: Connect the power source to both of the power inlets on the rear panel.
PUZZLE-7030A 3.11 Resource Download All the resources for the PUZZLE-7030A are available on IEI Resource Download Center (https://download.ieiworld.com). Type PUZZLE-7030A and press Enter to find all the relevant software, utilities, and documentation. Figure 3-16: IEI Resource Download Center 3.12 Maintenance WARNING: The following instructions should only be performed by an authorized and trained technician.
PUZZLE-7030A 3.12.1 Power Supply Unit Replacement To replace a failed power supply unit, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Turn off the PUZZLE-7030A. Disconnect the power cords, network cable(s), and any other connectors or cables from the PUZZLE-7030A. Step 2: Firmly press and hold the black button on back of PSU downwards.
PUZZLE-7030A 4.1 Introduction The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed. NOTE: Some of the BIOS options may vary throughout the life cycle of the product and are subject to change without prior notice.
PUZZLE-7030A Function Decrease the numeric value or make changes Esc key Main Menu – Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -- Exit current page and return to Main Menu F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu F2 key...
PUZZLE-7030A The following sections completely describe the configuration options found in the menu items at the top of the BIOS screen and listed above. 4.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information.
PUZZLE-7030A System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds. 4.3 Advanced Use the Advanced menu (BIOS Menu 2) to configure the peripheral devices through the following sub-menus: WARNING! Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system to malfunction.
PUZZLE-7030A Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] Use the Restore AC Power Loss BIOS option to specify what state the system returns to if there is a sudden loss of power to the system. Power Off The system remains turned off ...
PUZZLE-7030A Security Device Support [Enable] Use the Security Device Support option to configure support for the TPM. TPM support is disabled. Disable Enable TPM support is enabled. EFAULT 4.3.2 Hardware Monitor The Hardware Monitor menu (BIOS Menu 4) displays the system temperature and CPU fan speed.
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PUZZLE-7030A PC Health Status The following system parameters and values are shown. The system parameters that are monitored are: Temperatures: CPU1 temperature System temperature1 Fan Speeds: CPU Fan1 Speed CPU Fan2 Speed CPU Fan3 Speed System Fan1 Speed ...
PUZZLE-7030A 4.3.3 Serial Port Console Redirection The Serial Port Console Redirection menu (BIOS Menu 5) allows the console redirection options to be configured. Console redirection allows users to maintain a system remotely by re-directing keyboard input and text output through the serial port. Aptio Setup –...
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PUZZLE-7030A The target terminal type is VT-UTF8 VT-UTF8 ANSI The target terminal type is ANSI EFAULT Bits per second [115200] Use the Bits per second option to specify the serial port transmission speed. The speed must match the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. ...
PUZZLE-7030A Stop Bits [1] Use the Stop Bits option to specify the number of stop bits used to indicate the end of a serial data packet. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Sets the number of stop bits at 1. EFAULT ...
PUZZLE-7030A 4.4 Chipset Use the PCH-IO Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 7) to configure the PCH parameters. Aptio Setup – AMI Main Advanced Chipset Socket Server Mgmt Security Boot Save & Exit > PCH-IO Configuration PCH Parameters ------------------------------------------------- --------------------- Setup Warning: : Select Screen Setting items on this Screen to incorrect values ...
PUZZLE-7030A M.2 NGFF [PCIE Function] Use the M.2 NGFF option to configure the M.2 slots to PCIe mode or SATA mode. PCIE Function EFAULT Configures the M.2 slot to PCIe mode SATA Function Configures the M.2 slot to SATA mode 4.4.2 Controller SATA Configuration Use the Controller SATA Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 9) to change and/or set the configuration of the SATA devices installed in the system.
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PUZZLE-7030A SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Use the SATA Mode Selection option to configure SATA devices as normal IDE devices. AHCI EFAULT Configures SATA devices as AHCI device. RAID Configures SATA devices as RAID device. Hot Plug [Disabled] Use the Hot Plug option to enable or disable the hot plug function.
PUZZLE-7030A 4.5 Socket Use the Socket menu (BIOS Menu 10) to view detailed CPU specifications or enable the Intel Virtualization Technology. Aptio Setup – AMI Socket ---------------------------------------------------- Enable Hyper Threading Processor BSP Revision 606c1 – ICX-D LCC B (Software Method to Processor Socket Socket 0 Socket 1...
PUZZLE-7030A Intel® VT for Directed I/O [Enable] Use the Intel® VT for Directed I/O option to enable or disable Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d). Enables Intel® VT for Directed I/O Enable EFAULT Disable Disables Intel® VT for Directed I/O 4.6 Server Management Use the Server Management menu (BIOS Menu 11) to display the server management status and change the settings.
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PUZZLE-7030A Aptio Setup – AMI Server Mgmt Enabling/Disabling Options Change this to enable or SEL Components [Enabled] disable event logging for error/progress codes Erase Settings during boot. Erase SEL [No] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] --------------------- : Select Screen NOTE: All values changed here do not take effect ...
PUZZLE-7030A 4.6.2 BMC Network Configuration Use the BMC Network Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 13) to configure the BMC network parameters. Aptio Setup – AMI Server Mgmt BMC network configuration Select to configure LAN channel parameters Lan channel 1 statically or Configuration Address source [Unspecified] dynamically (by BIOS or...
PUZZLE-7030A Manually sets network Static parameters. If this option is selected, the following items will be configurable: *Station IP address *Subnet mask *Station MAC address *Router IP address *Router MAC address DynamicBmcDhcp Obtains BMC network parameters by BMC dynamically. ...
PUZZLE-7030A Administrator Password Use the Administrator Password to set or change a administrator password. User Password Use the User Password to set or change a user password. 4.8 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 15) to configure system boot options. Aptio Setup –...
PUZZLE-7030A 4.9 Save & Exit Use the Safe & Exit menu (BIOS Menu 16) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values and to save configuration changes. Aptio Setup – AMI Main Advanced Chipset Socket Server Mgmt Security Boot Save & Exit Save Options Reset the system after Save Changes and Reset...
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PUZZLE-7030A Restore Defaults Use the Restore Defaults option to load the optimal default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. F3 key can be used for this operation. Save as User Defaults Use the Save as User Defaults option to save the changes done so far as user defaults. ...
PUZZLE-7030A 5.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors The connector locations of the PUZZLE-7030A’s motherboard are shown below. The connector pinouts for these connectors are listed in the following sections. Page 57...
PUZZLE-7030A 5.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors Internal peripheral connectors on the motherboard and are only accessible when the motherboard is outside of the chassis. The table below shows a list of the connectors on the motherboard. Pinouts of these connectors can be found in the following sections. Connector Type Label...
PUZZLE-7030A 5.2.1 ATX Power Connector 1 (ATX1) Description Description +3.3 V +3.3 V +3.3 V +5 V PS-ON +5 V PW-OK +5VSB +5 V +12V +5 V +12V +5 V +3.3 V Table 5-1: ATX Power Connector 1 (ATX1) Pinouts 5.2.2 ATX Power Connector 2 (ATX2) PIN NO.
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PUZZLE-7030A DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment is in conformity with the following EU directives: EMC Directive 2014/30/EU Low-Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU RoHS II Directive 2015/863/EU If the user modifies and/or install other devices in the equipment, the CE conformity declaration may no longer apply.
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PUZZLE-7030A Español [Spanish] IEI Integration Corp declara que el equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική [Greek] IEI Integration Corp ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ ΕΞΟΠΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
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PUZZLE-7030A Româna [Romanian] IEI Integration Corp declară că acest echipament este in conformitate cu cerinţele esenţiale şi cu celelalte prevederi relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/CE. Slovensko [Slovenian] IEI Integration Corp izjavlja, da je ta opreme v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
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PUZZLE-7030A FCC WARNING This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that ...
PUZZLE-7030A B.1 Safety Precautions WARNING: The precautions outlined in this appendix should be strictly followed. Failure to follow these precautions may result in permanent damage to the PUZZLE-7030A. Please follow the safety precautions outlined in the sections that follow: B.1.1 General Safety Precautions Please ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to at all times.
PUZZLE-7030A B.1.2 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the PUZZLE-7030A result permanent damage PUZZLE-7030A and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the PUZZLE-7030A. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the PUZZLE-7030A is opened and any of the electrical components are handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
PUZZLE-7030A B.1.3 Product Disposal CAUTION: Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type; Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard (for example, in the case of some lithium battery types); Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion;...
PUZZLE-7030A B.2 Maintenance and Cleaning Precautions When maintaining or cleaning the PUZZLE-7030A, please follow the guidelines below. B.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning Prior to cleaning any part or component of the PUZZLE-7030A, please read the details below. The interior of the PUZZLE-7030A does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the PUZZLE-7030A interior.
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PUZZLE-7030A Swabs - Swaps moistened with rubbing alcohol or water are excellent tools for wiping hard to reach areas. Whenever possible, it is best to use lint free swabs such as foam swabs for cleaning. Page 74...
PUZZLE-7030A C.1 PEI Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description Memory not Installed Memory was installed twice (InstallPeiMemory routine in PEI Core called twice) Recovery started DXEIPL was not found DXE Core Firmware Volume was not found Recovery failed S3 Resume failed Reset PPI is not available C.2 DXE Beep Codes Number of Beeps...
PUZZLE-7030A D.1 RoHS II Directive (2015/863/EU) The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the RoHS II Directive (2015/863/EU). The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain substances in the product, and is applicable to RoHS II Directive (2015/863/EU).
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