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-9040
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PUZZLE-9040 MODEL: PUZZLE-9040 2U Network Appliance with Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor, 16 DDR5, Two 1GbE Ports, Two 10GbE SFP+, PCIe x16, OCP 3.0, M.2, USB 3.0, Console Ports, Redundant PSU, Rack Mount, and RoHS Compliant User Manual Page i Rev. 1.01 – March 11, 2024...
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PUZZLE-9040 Revision Date Version Changes March 11, 2024 1.01 Updated Section 2.3: Packing List Updated Section 3.9: Rack Mount October 2, 2023 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
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PUZZLE-9040 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.
PUZZLE-9040 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.
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PUZZLE-9040 C ERROR BEEP CODE ....................55 C.1 PEI B ..................... 56 ODES C.2 DXE B ....................56 ODES D HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ............57 D.1 R HS II D (2015/863/EU) ............... 58 IRECTIVE D.2 C HS ......................59 HINA...
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PUZZLE-9040 List of Figures Figure 1-1: PUZZLE-9040 Series ....................2 Figure 1-2: PUZZLE-9040 Front Panel ..................4 Figure 1-3: PUZZLE-9040 Rear Panel ................... 5 Figure 1-4: Physical Dimensions (millimeters) ................8 Figure 3-1: Top Cover Removal ....................15 Figure 3-2: DIMM Slot Locations ....................16 Figure 3-3: Riser Card Assembly Retention Screws ..............
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PUZZLE-9040 List of Tables Table 1-1: Technical Specifications ....................7 Table 3-1: GbE Port Pinouts ......................22 Table 3-2: RJ-45 GbE Connector LEDs ..................22 Table 3-3: 10GbE Port Pinouts ....................23 Table 3-4: 10GbE SFP+ Connector LEDs ................... 23 Table 3-5: IPMI LAN Port Pinouts ....................
PUZZLE-9040 1.1 Overview Figure 1-1: PUZZLE-9040 Series The PUZZLE-9040 is a 2 U network appliance series powered by Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor series. It is optimized to host VNFs (Virtual Network Functions) and is ideal for SD-WAN. The PUZZLE-9040 supports two copper GbE ports for high-speed network applications, and two 10GbE SFP+ connections.
The overview of the front panel is shown in Figure 1-2 6 9 1 H 6 9 1 H Figure 1-2: PUZZLE-9040 Front Panel The states of the LED indicators located on the front panel are listed below. System off...
PUZZLE-9040 1.4 Rear Panel An overview of the PUZZLE-9040 rear panel is shown in F igure 1-3 below. 6 9 1 H 6 9 1 Figure 1-3: PUZZLE-9040 Rear Panel The states of the LED indicators located on the rear panel are listed below.
PUZZLE-9040 I/O and Indicators Console 1 x RJ-45 auto-switching console port 1 x USB Type-C 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s) port (Type-A) Indicator Front: 1 x Power LED, 1 x HDD Activity LED, 1 x Alert LED,...
PUZZLE-9040 and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the PUZZLE-9040. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the PUZZLE-9040 or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
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-9040 from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@ieiworld.com.
PUZZLE-9040 2.4 Optional Items The following table lists the optional items that can be purchased separately. Optional Item Image Sliding rails (P/N: 45009-0018C0-00-RS) 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 12...
Air Circulation: Make sure there is sufficient air circulation when installing the PUZZLE-9040. The PUZZLE-9040’s cooling vents must not be obstructed by any objects. Blocking the vents can cause overheating of the PUZZLE-9040. Leave at least 5 cm of clearance around the PUZZLE-9040 to prevent overheating. ...
Disconnect all power sources from the system before opening the top cover. Before installing or maintaining the internal components, the top cover must be removed from the PUZZLE-9040. Follow the steps below to complete the task. Step 1: Remove the 7 retention screws on the top panel.
To install the DIMM module, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Remove the top cover from the PUZZLE-9040. Please follow the instruction described in Section 3.2. Step 2: Locate the DIMM slots on the motherboard.
0: 3.4 PCIe Expansion Card Installation The PUZZLE-9040 allows installation of one PCIe x16 card. To install a PCIe expansion card, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Remove the top cover from the PUZZLE-9040 (refer to Section 3.2).
Re-install the riser card assembly into the PCIe slot, and secure it with the two screws removed previously. 3.5 OCP 3.0 Card Installation The PUZZLE-9040 has eight OCP 3.0 slots that allow installation of OCP 3.0 compatible cards. To install OCP 3.0 cards, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Disconnect all power sources from the system.
The M.2 slot is keyed in the M position and provide mounting screw position for 2280-size M.2 modules. To install an M.2 module, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Remove the top cover from the PUZZLE-9040. See Section 3.2. Step 2: Locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard.
3.7 U.2 Drive Installation Two 2.5" U.2 drives can be installed in the PUZZLE-9040. The drives are installed into the removable hard drive trays on the front panel. To install the U.2 drive into the system, follow the steps below.
PUZZLE-9040 Figure 3-8: Installing U.2 Drive Step 3: Secure the drive with the bracket by inserting four retention screws (M3*4) into the bottom of the drive ( F igure 3-9). 7 5 7 H 7 5 7 H 6 3 5 H Figure 3-9: U.2 Drive Retention Screws...
PUZZLE-9040 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 - GbE The 1GbE LAN connectors on the front panel allow connection to an external network.
PUZZLE-9040 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...
PUZZLE-9040 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 LOM_P0...
NDTR1 NSIN1 NSOUT1 NDSR1 NCTS1 Table 3-7: RJ-45 Console Port Pinouts The PUZZLE-9040 also has one USB Type-C console port on the front panel. The pinouts of the USB Type-C console port are listed below. Description Description USB_C_5V USB_C_5V USB_CC1...
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-9040 with your PC. Step 2: In your PC, go to Windows Device Manager and check for the serial line of the connected USB serial port.
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PUZZLE-9040 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:...
PUZZLE-9040 3.9 Rack Mount The PUZZLE-9040 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-9040 into a rack, please follow the steps below.
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-9040 please follow the steps below: Step 1: Connect the power source to both of the power inlets on the rear panel. Ensure to connect the power cord to a socket-outlet with earthing connection.
PUZZLE-9040 3.11 Resource Download All the resources for the PUZZLE-9040 are available on IEI Resource Download Center (https://download.ieiworld.com). Type PUZZLE-9040 and press Enter to find all the relevant software, utilities, and documentation. Figure 3-14: IEI Resource Download Center 3.12 Maintenance...
Firmly press and hold the side button on back of PSU inwards. Pull out power supply by pulling the black handle. Step 3: Insert new power supply into the PUZZLE-9040. Step 4: Connect the power cord to the PUZZLE-9040. Page 31...
Step 2: Gently pull the fan module out of the slot until it is completely detached. Step 3: Insert a new fan module into the PUZZLE-9040. Step 4: Turn the captive screw clockwise until firmly locked. 3.12.3 Jumper Settings To configure the jumper settings, please follow the steps below.
PUZZLE-9040 3.12.3.1 Clear CMOS If the PUZZLE-9040 fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS button clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, push the clear CMOS button for a few seconds.
PUZZLE-9040 3.12.3.2 Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper The Flash Descriptor Security Override jumpers (ME_CLEAR1 and ME_CLEAR2) allow users to enable or disable the ME firmware update. Refer to Figure 3-16 and Table 3-9 for the jumper location and settings. ME_CLEAR1...
PUZZLE-9040 4.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors The connector locations of the PUZZLE-9040’s motherboard are shown below. The connector pinouts for these connectors are listed in the following sections. Page 36...
PUZZLE-9040 4.2 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.
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PUZZLE-9040 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-9040 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...
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PUZZLE-9040 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-9040 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 ...
WARNING: The precautions outlined in this appendix should be strictly followed. Failure to follow these precautions may result in permanent damage to the PUZZLE-9040. 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.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the PUZZLE-9040. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the PUZZLE-9040 is opened and any of the electrical components are handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
PUZZLE-9040 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);...
B.2 Maintenance and Cleaning Precautions When maintaining or cleaning the PUZZLE-9040, please follow the guidelines below. B.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning Prior to cleaning any part or component of the PUZZLE-9040, please read the details below. The interior of the PUZZLE-9040 does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the PUZZLE-9040 interior.
PUZZLE-9040 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...
PUZZLE-9040 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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