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MCN-2610T
Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors CPU Sled
User's Manual
Manual Revision:
Revision Date:
Part No.:
Leading EDGE COMPUTING
1.0
April 3, 2019
50-1Z259-1000

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  • Page 1 MCN-2610T Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors CPU Sled User’s Manual Manual Revision: Revision Date: April 3, 2019 Part No.: 50-1Z259-1000 Leading EDGE COMPUTING...
  • Page 2: Preface

    MCN-2610T Preface Copyright © 2019 ADLINK Technology, Inc. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
  • Page 3 MCN-2610T Revision History Revision Release Date Description of Change(s) 2019-04-03 Initial release...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MCN-2610T Table of Contents Preface ..........................2 1 Overview .......................... 6 Introduction ..........................6 Specifications .......................... 7 CPU Sled Specifications........................7 1.2.1 CPU Sled Layout ..........................9 1.2.2 DPDK Support ..........................10 1.2.3 2 Getting Started........................11 Preparing the CPU Sled......................11 Installing the CPUs ..........................11 2.1.1...
  • Page 5 MCN-2610T UPI Status............................52 5.6.5 Memory Error Enabling........................53 5.6.6 PCIe Error Enabling.........................55 5.6.7 Server Mgmt ............................57 5.6.8 Security Menu ........................59 Secure Boot .............................60 5.7.1 Key Management ..........................61 5.7.2 Boot Menu..........................62 Save & Exit Menu ......................... 64 Safety Instructions ......................65 Consignes de Sécurité...
  • Page 6: Overview

    1 Overview 1.1 Introduction The ADLINK MCN-2610T is a high-performance CPU sled featuring dual Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors, interconnected by dual redundant switch modules when installed in the CSA-7400 Network Appliance. It is ideally suited for building next generation high- performance firewalls and virtualized telecom elements.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    MCN-2610T 1.2 Specifications 1.2.1 CPU Sled Specifications Core System Intel® Xeon® Silver 4110 Processor 2.10Hz (8C/16T) (2 per sled) Intel® Xeon® Silver 4114 Processor 2.20 GHz (10C/20T) Intel® Xeon® Gold 5120T Processor 2.20 GHz (14C/28T) Intel® Xeon® Gold 6130 Processor 2.10 GHz (16C/32T) Intel®...
  • Page 8 MCN-2610T Mechanical 211.3mmx 40.5mm x 444.3mm (W x H x D) Form Factor 0°C to +40°C Operating Temp. -40°C to +70°C Storage Temp. 10% to 80%, non-condensing Humidity RoHS compliant RoHS...
  • Page 9: Cpu Sled Layout

    MCN-2610T 1.2.2 CPU Sled Layout Backplane High Speed Connector M.2 SSD Intel® Xeon® E5 Memory DIMM Slots Intel® Xeon® E5 Memory DIMM Slots 2x 2.5 Drive Bays Dimensions in mm...
  • Page 10: Dpdk Support

    MCN-2610T 1.2.3 DPDK Support The Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) is a set of libraries and drivers for fast packet processing, and it can improve packet processing performance by up to ten times. The MCN- 2610T CPU sled is fully validated with DPDK and can provide a high throughput for data...
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    MCN-2610T 2 Getting Started 2.1 Preparing the CPU Sled The MCN-2610T is a single-system dual Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor compute node. 2.1.1 Installing the CPUs 1. Remove the protective covers from the sockets.
  • Page 12 MCN-2610T 2. Install the CPU to the CPU carrier by aligning the triangle on the CPU with the triangle on bracket. 3. Insert the CPU into the carrier so that the tabs are aligned as shown. You may need to flex the carrier to complete the installation.
  • Page 13 MCN-2610T 4. Install the heatsink onto the CPU carrier assembly by aligning the holes and tabs on the heatsink and bracket as marked in red and blue.
  • Page 14 MCN-2610T 5. Install the CPU/heatsink assembly by aligning the triangle on the CPU carrier with the triangle and beveled edge of the socket, and carefully installing the CPU/heatsink assembly. Secure it by tightening the captive screws in the order shown. Use a T30 torx screwdriver and tighten to the torque value marked on the heatsink.
  • Page 15: Installing Memory

    MCN-2610T 2.1.2 Installing Memory 1. Open the locking levers on both sides of each socket. 2. Align the memory module with the keys in the socket and press down firmly until both locking levers click into place. Step 2 Step 1...
  • Page 16: Installing A Sata Drive

    MCN-2610T 2.1.3 Installing a SATA Drive 1. Uninstall the drive bay by removing the four screws as shown below. 2. Insert two 2.5” SATA drives into the drive tray and secure them with 4 screws as shown. 3. Re-install the drive bay by securing the four screws removed in step 1 above.
  • Page 17: Installing An M.2 Ssd Module

    MCN-2610T 2.1.4 Installing an M.2 SSD Module 1. Insert the M.2 SSD module into the slot at a 15 degree angle to the board. 2. Gently press down on the module. 3. Use an M2.5 screw to secure the module to the board.
  • Page 18: Cpu Sled Front Panel

    MCN-2610T CPU Sled Front Panel The MCN-2610T provides I/O connections from the front panel. There are two 1GbE RJ-45 LAN ports, two USB 3.0 Type A ports, one VGA connector, and one RJ-45 console port as shown below. I/O port...
  • Page 19: Powering Up The Cpu Sled

    MCN-2610T 3 Powering Up the CPU Sled 3.1 Power-Up Behavior When power is supplied to the CSA-7400, all components will power up automatically. The behavior of the system when powered up is described below. 1. Cooling fans start speeding up as soon as power is applied to the system.
  • Page 20: Using The Cpu Sled

    MCN-2610T 4 Using the CPU Sled 4.1 Hot-Swapping the CPU Sled Before swapping the CPU Sled, the user must first shutdown the OS by executing a command from the OS or holding down the power button more than 4 seconds.
  • Page 21: Using Serial Console

    MCN-2610T 4.2 Using Serial Console The MCN-2610T sled supports one serial console port, which is shared between the host and the BMC. Selection pins are located on jumpers CN69 & CN70 to control serial console operation. To access the jumpers, remove the drive bay as described in 2.1.3 Installing a SATA Drive.
  • Page 22 MCN-2610T The serial console port is RJ45 form factor, and has a standard pin definition for the console port as below. LED # Description The serial port is set with the following parameters Type RS232 (COM) Baud Rate 115200 bps...
  • Page 23: Serial Over Lan Via Bmc

    MCN-2610T 4.3 Serial Over LAN via BMC The CPU board BMC provides a text-based Serial Over LAN (SOL) console. With SOL redirection system administrators can remotely view the text-based host console from anywhere and perform any task that doesn’t require a GUI.
  • Page 24: Configuring Bios For Sol

    MCN-2610T 4.3.2 Configuring BIOS for SOL Serial Port Console Redirection You can use this screen to select options for the serial port console redirection settings. Use the up and down < Arrow > keys to select an item. Use the < + > and < - > keys to change the value of the selected option.
  • Page 25: Firmware Upgrade

    MCN-2610T 4.4 Firmware Upgrade 4.4.1 Updating the BIOS Users can update the BIOS over various interfaces (Gigabit LAN, KCS). Updating the BIOS via Network with BMC Tool 1. Connect the BMC to the LAN, and check its IP address( Ex: 192.168.2.101);...
  • Page 26 MCN-2610T Updating BMC via Host 1. Copy the Yafuflash tool & BMC FW into Host OS. 2. Edit the Yafuflash config file. $ vi conf.ini = YES -kcs = YES = 192.168.2.101 3. Update the BMC via Host with the command below: Note: Must be a root user $ ./Yafuflash -ini conf.ini rom.ima...
  • Page 27: Bios Setup

    MCN-2610T 5 BIOS Setup 5.1 Entering BIOS Setup To enter the setup screen, follow these steps: 1. Power on the motherboard 2. Press the < Delete > key on your keyboard when you see the following text prompt: < Press DEL to enter Setup >...
  • Page 28: Setup Menu

    MCN-2610T 5.2 Setup Menu The Main BIOS setup menu is the first screen that you can navigate to. The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured. “Grayed” options cannot be configured, and “Blue” options can be. The right frame displays the key legend.
  • Page 29: Navigation

    MCN-2610T 5.3 Navigation The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of the BIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process. These keys include < F1 >, < F10 >, < Enter >, < ESC >, < Arrow > keys, and so on.
  • Page 30 MCN-2610T The < F1 > key allows you to display the General Help screen. Press the < F1 > key to open the General Help screen. The < F2 > key on your keyboard is the previous values key. It is not displayed on the key legend by default.
  • Page 31 MCN-2610T The < F3 > key on your keyboard is the optimized defaults key. To set the optimized defaults settings of the BIOS, press the < F3 > key on your keyboard. It is located on the upper row of a standard 101 keyboard. The optimized defaults settings allow the motherboard to boot up with the optimized defaults of options set.
  • Page 32: Main Setup

    MCN-2610T 5.4 Main Setup The Main Menu provides read-only information about system and also allows to set system’s date and time. Refer to the tables below. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Server...
  • Page 33: Bios Information

    MCN-2610T 5.4.1 BIOS Information BIOS Item Options Description BIOS Vendor Display vendor name of system Info only. American BIOS. Megatrends Core Version Displays the BIOS core version. Info only. x.yy Compliancy Displays the current UEFI Info only. UEFI w.x; PI y.z Specification version.
  • Page 34: System Date/System Time

    MCN-2610T 5.4.3 System Date/System Time Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the < Arrow > keys. Enter new values using the keyboard. Press the < Tab > key or the <...
  • Page 35: Advanced Menu

    MCN-2610T 5.5 Advanced Menu This menu contains the settings for most of the user interfaces in the system. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Main Advanced Server Security Boot Save & Exit Mgmt Above 4G Decoding...
  • Page 36: Network Stack Configuration

    MCN-2610T 5.5.1 Network Stack Configuration Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Network Stack Configuration Enable/Disable UEFI Network Stack Network Stack [Enabled] IPv4 PXE Support [Enabled] IPv6 PXE Support [Enabled] ><: Select Screen ^v: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
  • Page 37: Serial Port Console Redirection

    MCN-2610T 5.5.2 Serial Port Console Redirection Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port Console Redirection Console Redirection Enable or Disable. Console Redirection [Enabled] > Console Redirection Settings ><: Select Screen ^v: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
  • Page 38: Console Redirection Settings

    MCN-2610T 5.5.3 Console Redirection Settings Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Console Redirection Settings Emulation: ANSI: Extended ASCII char Terminal Type [VT100+] set. VT100: ASCII char Bits per second [115200] set. VT100+: Extends Data Bits...
  • Page 39 MCN-2610T BIOS Item Options Description Parity Configures if parity bit is generated None Even (transmit data) or checked. A parity bit can be sent with the data bits Mark to detect some transmission errors. Space Even: parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even.
  • Page 40: Trusted Computing

    MCN-2610T 5.5.4 Trusted Computing Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables or Disables TPM20 Device Found BIOS support for Vendor: IFX security device. O.S. Firmware Version: 7.61 will not show Security Device. TCG EFI Security Device...
  • Page 41 MCN-2610T BIOS Item Options Description SHA256 PCR bank Disabled Enables or disable the SHA-256 PCR bank. This option will only be Enabled displayed if the TPM supports SHA- 256. Note: The TPM only supports SHA-1 and SHA-256. If TPM support SHA- 384, SHA-512 or SM3, BIOS option will be shown for configuration.
  • Page 42: Intel© I210 Gigabit Network Connection

    MCN-2610T 5.5.5 Intel© I210 Gigabit Network Connection This setup page is shown when the “Network” setting on the Boot page is set to “UEFI”. When BIOS boots, it will launch the onboard Ethernet Controller I210 UEFI driver. The driver provides a setup page to configure Ethernet parameters and shows information about the Ethernet controller.
  • Page 43: Nic Configuration

    MCN-2610T 5.5.6 NIC Configuration Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Specifies the port speed used for the selected boot Link Speed [Auto Negotiated] protocol. Wake On LAN [Enabled] ><: Select Screen ^v: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
  • Page 44: Chipset Menu

    MCN-2610T 5.6 Chipset Menu Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Mgmt > CPU Configuration CPU Configuration > Memory Configuration parameters > UPI Configuration > Memory Error Enabling >...
  • Page 45 MCN-2610T BIOS Item Options Description SR-IOV Support Disable For enabling/disabling SR-IOV Support. Enable Intel© VT for Directed Disable For enabling/disabling Intel VT-d function. I/O (VT-d) Enable Automatic Board If “On” option is selected, the x86 shall be Power powered up automatically when the whole chassis is powered up or the board sled is inserted into the chassis.
  • Page 46: Cpu Configuration

    MCN-2610T 5.6.1 CPU Configuration Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset CPU Configuration Enables Hyper Threading (Software Method to Hyper-Threading [Enable] Enable/Disable Logical Execute Disable Bit [Enable] Processor threads. [Enable] Enable Intel(R) TXT [Disable] Numa [Enable]...
  • Page 47: Memory Configuration

    MCN-2610T 5.6.2 Memory Configuration Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Memory Configuration Displays memory topology with Dimm > Memory Topology population information Memory Frequency [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Rank Interleaving [Auto] ADDDC Sparing [Disable] Patrol Scrub...
  • Page 48 MCN-2610T BIOS Item Options Description Rank Interleaving Interleaving is performed on rank Auto 1-way Interleave to have different bandwidth. 2-way Interleave 4-way Interleave 8-way Interleave ADDDC Sparing This option is to enable/disable Disable Enable ADDDC sparing. Note: This option can’t be...
  • Page 49: Memory Topology

    MCN-2610T 5.6.3 Memory Topology Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Socket0.ChD.Dimm0 : 2132MT/s SRx4 16GB RDIMM Socket0.ChE.Dimm0 : 2132MT/s SRx4 16GB RDIMM Socket0.ChF.Dimm0 : 2132MT/s SRx4 16GB RDIMM ><: Select Screen ^v: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
  • Page 50: Upi Configuration

    MCN-2610T 5.6.4 UPI Configuration Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset UPI Configuration UPI Status Help > UPI Status Link Speed Mode [Fast] Link Frequency Select [Auto] KTI Prefetch [Enable] Stale AtoS [Disable] LLC dead line alloc [Enable] ><: Select Screen...
  • Page 51 MCN-2610T BIOS Item Options Description Stale AtoS The in-memory directory has three Disable Enable states: invalid (I), snoopAll (A), Auto and Shared (S). The snoopAll (A) means the data may exist in another socket or modified state. Shared (S) state means the data may be shared across one or more socket’s caches.
  • Page 52: Upi Status

    MCN-2610T 5.6.5 UPI Status Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset UPI Status ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of CPU Number of IIO UPI Link Speed Slow or 1S UPI Link Frequency Unknown or 1S ><: Select Screen ^v: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
  • Page 53: Memory Error Enabling

    MCN-2610T 5.6.6 Memory Error Enabling Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Memory Error Enabling Enable/Disable Memory ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Error Memory Error [Enable] Mem Corrected Error [Enable] Error Threshold Leaky bucket low bit Leaky bucket high bit ><: Select Screen...
  • Page 54 MCN-2610T BIOS Item Options Description Leaky bucket low bit Value range: 1 – 41 It is to set low bit for the leaky bucket algorithm which is used to check the data transmissions between CPU sockets and the memory controller.
  • Page 55: Pcie Error Enabling

    MCN-2610T 5.6.7 PCIe Error Enabling Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset PCIe Error Enabling Enable & escalate ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Correctable Errors to Corrected Error [Enable] error pins. PCIE Corrected Error [Enable] Error Threshold Mask Error Threshold...
  • Page 56 MCN-2610T BIOS Item Options Description Fatal Error Enable Disable It is for enabling/disable the escalation of PCIe fatal errors to error pins. Enable AER Corrected Error Disable For enabling or disabling PCIE AER correctable error reporting. Enable AER Advisory Nonfatal...
  • Page 57: Server Mgmt

    MCN-2610T 5.6.8 Server Mgmt This menu contains the settings for server management configuration in the system. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt PCIe Error Enabling Enable & escalate ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Correctable Errors to BMC Self Test Status PSAAED error pins.
  • Page 58 MCN-2610T BIOS Item Options Description OS Wdt Timer Configures OS Load watchdog timer’s 5 minutes timeout 10 minutes timeout value. 15 minutes 20 minutes OS Wdt Timer Policy Do Nothing Configure how the system should respond if the OS Load watchdog timer expires.
  • Page 59: Security Menu

    MCN-2610T 5.7 Security Menu This menu contains the settings for security in the system. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Main Advanced Server Mgm Security Boot Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is Only asked for when entering Setup.
  • Page 60: Secure Boot

    MCN-2610T 5.7.1 Secure Boot Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Secure Boot Secure Boot activated when System Mode User Platform Key(PK) is Secure Boot Not Active enrolled, System mode is Secure Boot Control [Disabled] User/Deployed, >...
  • Page 61: Key Management

    MCN-2610T 5.7.2 Key Management Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Key Management Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: Secure Boot variable Size Key# Key Source 1.Public Key Certificate in: > Platform Key(PK)
  • Page 62: Boot Menu

    MCN-2610T 5.8 Boot Menu This menu contains the settings for bootable devices in the system. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Main Advanced Server Mgm Security Boot Save & Exit Boot Configuration Select boot mode LEGACY...
  • Page 63 MCN-2610T BIOS Item Options Description Boot Option #1 ~ #7 #1: Network For boot priority setting. #2: Hard Disk #3: CD/DVD #4: USB Hard Disk #5: USB Key #6: USB CD/DVD #7: Built-in EFI Shell XXXX Drive BBS When the bootable device is...
  • Page 64: Save & Exit Menu

    MCN-2610T 5.9 Save & Exit Menu Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Main Advanced Server Mgm Security Boot Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after Discard Changes and Exit saving the changes.
  • Page 65: Safety Instructions

    MCN-2610T Safety Instructions For user safety, please read and follow all instructions, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES marked in this manual and on the associated equipment before handling/operating the equipment. 1. Read these safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this user’s manual for future reference.
  • Page 66 MCN-2610T 12. It is recommended that equipment be installed only in a server room or computer room where access is: Restricted to qualified service personnel or users familiar with restrictions applied to • the location, reasons therefor, and any precautions required;...
  • Page 67: Consignes De Sécurité Importantes

    MCN-2610T Consignes de Sécurité Importantes Pour assurer la sécurité de l’utilisateur, veuillez lire et suivre toutes les directives, ainsi que les AVERTISSEMENTS, MISES EN GARDE et REMARQUES de ce manuel et indiqués sur l’équipement associé avant de manipuler ou utiliser l’équipement.
  • Page 68 MCN-2610T 11. ATTENTION! L’équipement peut avoir plus d’une entrée d’alimentation. Pour réduire le risque d’électrocution, le personnel qualifié devrait déconnecter toutes les entrées d’alimentation avant de procéder à l’entretien. 12. Il est recommandé que l'équipement soit installé que dans une salle de serveur ou de la salle informatique où:...
  • Page 69: Getting Service

    5215 Hellyer Avenue, #110, San Jose, CA 95138, USA Tel: +1-408-360-0200 Toll Free: +1-800-966-5200 (USA only) Fax: +1-408-360-0222 Email: info@adlinktech.com ADLINK Technology (China) Co., Ltd. Address: 上海市浦东新区张江高科技园区芳春路 300 号 (201203) 300 Fang Chun Rd., Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong New Area Shanghai, 201203 China Tel: +86-21-5132-8988 Fax: +86-21-5132-3588 Email: market@adlinktech.com...

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