BIOS Setup Menu ............................... 43 4.2.3 Main Setup Menu ............................... 44 4.2.4 Platform Setup Menu ............................44 4.2.4.1 SW Button Configuration ..........................45 4.2.4.2 SW GPIO Configuration ..........................46 4.2.5 Hardware Setup Menu ........................... 46 Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
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............................61 OWER UPPLY PECIFICATION ....................................63 ENSORS 5.5.1 Sensor List ................................63 5.5.2 Threshold Based Sensors ..........................68 5.5.2.1 Voltage Sensors ............................... 69 5.5.2.2 Temperature Sensors ........................... 70 5.5.2.3 PSU ..................................72 Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Table 5.5-2 Threshold Based Sensor Event Data Format ..................68 Table 5.5-3 Threshold Based Sensor Supported Events ..................68 Table 5.5-4 Voltage Sensor List ............................. 69 Table 5.5-5 Temperature Sensor List .......................... 70 Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
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BIOS Setup Menu ..........................56 Figure 4.3-2 BIOS Setup Menu ..........................57 Figure 4.3-3 BIOS Setup Menu ..........................58 Figure 5.1-1 Connector Location ..........................59 Figure 5.2-1 Serial Console Cable Overview......................60 Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
Copyright and Trademarks The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted by Advantech Co., Ltd. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd.
Caution! Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data. ATTENTION! Des précautions sont incluses pour vous aider à éviter d'endommager le matériel ou de perdre des données. Note! Notes provide additional information. Remarque! Les notes fournissent des informations supplémentaires. Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service. 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.
Product Configuration That This Manual Covers Figure 0-1 Product Configuration Revision History Table 0-1 Revision List Date Revision Modifications 2024-02-20 Initial version Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
- Advantech FWA-6172 Linux Platform Software Guide https://www.advantech.com/zh-tw/support/details/manual?id=1-2F9HOFL Please reach out to your Advantech representative if you need to refer to the mentioned document and image. Advantech Quick Start Linux Image Getting Started Guide Quick Start Linux Image...
National Electrical Code and NFPA 75. 22. RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA: The equipment should only be installed in a Restricted Access Area. 23. DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech disclaims all Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
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CC adaptée à une utilisation à une température de fonctionnement de 0 à 40 degrés C (minimum) avec une sortie nominale de 12 V CC, 80.5 à 97A. Si vous avez besoin d'aide supplémentaire, veuillez contacter Advantech pour plus d'informations. 4. Débranchez cet équipement de toute prise secteur avant de le nettoyer. Utilisez un chiffon humide.
22. ZONE D'ACCES RESTREINTE: L'équipement ne doit être installé que dans une zone d'accès restreint. 23. AVERTISSEMENT: Cet ensemble d'instructions est donné conformément à la CEI 704-1. Advantech décline toute responsabilité quant à l'exactitude des déclarations contenues dans ce document. 2.2 Declaration of Conformity 2.2.1 FCC Class A...
Le marquage CE sur ce produit indique qu'il est conforme à la Directive européenne sur la compatibilité électromagnétique 2014/30 / UE, Directive sur la sécurité 2014/35 / UE. Note! The equipment is operated and maintained only by professionals Remarque!L'équipement est exploité et entretenu uniquement par des professionnels Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
2.3 Unpacking The FWA-6172 is packaged within a double carton, collectively referred to as the "box" in the subsequent sections of this document. Upon opening the box, you will discover the FWA-6172 nestled in protective foam, with the accessory box similarly embedded within the foam. Begin by removing the accessory box first, followed by pulling out the top foam.
The FWA-6172 provides support for 1x VGA port and 2x USB ports to facilitate the connection of a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Refer to Figure 2.4-1 for precise information on the location of these connectors.
If your PC lacks an RS232 port, consider acquiring a USB-to-RS232 cable (Figure 2.4-3). Note that for the two RS232 ends of the cables, one should be male and the other female. The FWA-6172 also supports operation via a serial console port, suitable for situations without a connected monitor.
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For users intending to use PuTTY on a PC running Windows OS, the subsequent section outlines how to configure PuTTY on a Windows platform for connecting to the FWA-6172 serial console. Feel free to skip these steps if you have another preferred method, as other terminal programs can be used similarly.
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If you are using a Linux system, consult the "Common IPMI User Manual (Section 2.3)" for specific instructions. Figure 2.4-5 PuTTY Session Configuration Select “Serial” for the connection type. Figure 2.4-6 PuTTY Serial Configuration Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
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PuTTY Keyboard Settings Click the "Open" button, and a PuTTY terminal screen will be displayed. If you want to save the configuration for future use, click the "Save" button. Figure 2.4-8 PuTTY Keyboard Settings Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
2.4.3 Installation via iKVM The FWA-6172 is equipped with an Out-of-band (OOB) BMC that incorporates a Web UI, offering a broad spectrum of configuration options, including iKVM for graphic OS installations. To commence, configure the BMC IP within the BIOS (refer to Section 4.3.1) and then access it using...
Rackmount Kit Installation Slide rails installation instructions: 1. Align the holes on the slide rails with the holes on the sides of the FWA-6172. 2. Insert screws through the holes in the slide rails and into the corresponding holes on the appliance.
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Figure 2.4-11 Slide Rails Installation Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
FWA-6172 PSU. Additionally, ensure that the primary circuit and all power distribution are not overloaded. Inrush current and steady state power specifications for the FWA-6172 can be found at the label at the side of the unit.
Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors are equipped with Intel Quick Assist Technology (QAT Gen 4), enhancing encrypted packet throughput. The FWA-6172 platform features two integrated 1GbE wired networking ports, one dedicated IPMI port, and supports up to eight NMC expansion slots. Storage options encompass two M.2 2280 SSDs and two 2.5”...
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The FWA-6172 features a variety of status LEDs on the front panel of the system. Figure 3.2-3 Front LEDs Table 3.2-2 Status LEDs No. or Icon Software Software Description Name Controllable (Up to Down) Controllable SW_DEF led Green/Amber Solid On...
3.2.2 System Memory The FWA-6172 supports a total of 16 DDR5 DIMMs. Each processor socket accommodates one DIMM socket per DDR5 channel, and a total of 8 DDR5 channels are supported by each processor socket. The system supports up to 64GB of DDR5 RDIMM per socket, allowing for a total capacity of up to 1TB (4800/5600 MHz).
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5. Place your thumbs near the right and left ends of the DIMM and evenly press down until the white latches fully close with a click. Figure 3.2-9 Seating the DIMM in the Socket 6. If you intent to install additional DIMMs, repeat steps 1 to 5 accordingly. Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
3.2.4 CPU Installation Procedures The FWA-6172 supports dual Xeon Scalable processors. This section provides the necessary information for planning the installation of CPUs. Step 1: Assemble processor and carrier together. Ensure processor carrier codes are matched. (e.g. E1A/E1B/E1C code marking on processor and carrier) Step 2: If there is TIM (Thermal Interface Material) protective film on the base of heatsink, remove it.
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Step 5: Ensure that all four anti-tilt wires are in the unlocked positions on the heatsink. Step 6: Align pin 1 indicators on processor/carrier to bolster plate and verify PHM (Processor Heatsink Module) is sitting horizontally over bolster plate assembly. Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
3.2.5 2.5” SSD Installation Procedures FWA-6172 supports two hot-swappable 2.5 ” SATA and NVMe SSDs. Both 2.5” SSDs are accessible from the front panel. Step 1: Place the 2.5” SSD in the storage carrier, aligning the screw holes, and secure it with 4 screws.
Step 3: Press the carrier latch until the click sound is heard. 3.2.6 M.2 SSD Installation Procedures The FWA-6172 supports two M.2 2280 SATA and NVMe SSDs. Both M.2 slots are accessible on the management board. Step 1: Open the top cover, remove the 2.5” storage cage, and identify the locations of the M.2 slots on the management board.
M.2 SSD plug matches the foolproof protrusion of the slot. Step 3: Secure it with one screw properly. 3.3 Product Version/Ordering Information The FWA-6172 is offered in the following standard configurations. Table 3.3-1 Available Product Version Model Name Configurations...
Gen) 3.4.2 SPI TPM 2.0 The FWA-6172 supports a 2.0 Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Trusted Platform Module (TPM): A TPM is a dedicated hardware component or microcontroller that provides secure storage and cryptographic functions. It is designed to enhance the security of a computing platform by securely storing encryption keys, performing cryptographic operations, and verifying the integrity of the system.
Regular BIOS output as well as the setup menu are displayed via console port and please note that the FWA-6172 does not have any on-board POST Code LEDs. A special POST code adapter is required to retrieve BIOS error codes.
3.4.6 Power Supply Unit(s) The FWA-6172 supports 1200W 1+1 redundant PSU. Power-rating and technical specifications for the power supply can be found in Appendix 5.4. Figure 3.4-1 Redundant Power Supply Unit Caution! DO NOT remove the PSU before unplugging the power cable (power cord).
3.5 Advanced Platform Features The FWA-6172 supports intrusion detection by default. Removing or lifting the top cover will trigger an intrusion detection event. The BMC event will remain active even if the top cover is reinstalled. Please login in to the OS to run the following command:...
4.2 BIOS Setup Menu 4.2.1 BIOS Defaults The BIOS comes with a set of configuration parameters when shipped by Advantech referred to as “Optimized Defaults” or “factory defaults”. Users have the ability to modify BIOS settings via the setup menu either temporarily or permanently by saving the changes as “User defaults”.
4.2.2 BIOS Setup Menu This section provides information on the FWA-6172’s UEFI BIOS based on AMI’s APTIO BIOS. Users can adjust BIOS settings and manage the special features of the FWA-6172 using the BIOS setup menu. It's important to note that Advantech supports shipping the FWA-6172 with custom BIOS defaults to simplify the deployment and integration for our customers.
4.2.4 Platform Setup Menu Here, only "SW Button Configuration" and "SW GPIO Configuration" are described. For additional information, please refer to the "Common BIOS User Manual." Figure 4.2-3 Platform Setup Main Screen Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
Table 4.2-1 Platform Setup: SW Button Configuration Menu Items Setup item Access / Options Description Sleep Button / Set the SW Button as Sleep Button or Driver mode SW Button Mode Driver / or disable it. Disabled Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
Similarly, the terms “South Bridge” and “North Bridge” are legacy terms and do not represent the silicon implementation anymore. However, these terms are maintained for consistency with previous products to facilitate easier navigation for users. The submenus are described on the following pages. Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
Figure 4.2-6 Hardware Configuration Menu 4.2.5.1 Hardware Setup: CPU Configuration This menu provides an example of Eagle Stream CPU configuration. Figure 4.2-7 Chipset: Processor Configuration Menu Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
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DCU streamer prefetcher is an L1 data cache prefetcher (MSR 1A4h [2]). Enable or disable DCU IP Prefetcher feature. Enable DCU IP DCU IP prefetcher is an L1 data Prefetcher Disable cache prefetcher (MSR 1A4h [3]). Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
If rank sparing is enabled partial mirroring will not take effect. Enabling any type of Mirror Mode will disable XPT Prefetch." Enable Enable or Disable Non uniform Numa Memory Access (NUMA). Disable Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
Hardware Setup: South Bridge Configuration Table 4.2-5 Hardware Setup: South Bridge Configuration Menu Items Group Setup item Access / Options Description SATA Select sub-menu. Configuration Hardware ACPI Settings Select sub-menu. Runtime Error Select sub-menu. Logging Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
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This will configure SATA as RAID or AHCI RAID SATA Port 2 Display only Show current SATA devices in use on the SATA Port 3 Display only FWA-6172 SATA Port 4 Display only Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Designates this port as Hot Pluggable Disabled Enabled SATA Hot Plug #Port 3 Designates this port as Hot Pluggable Disabled Enabled SATA Hot Plug #Port 4 Designates this port as Hot Pluggable Disabled Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
4.2.7 Setup POST & Boot Menu Users can configure the system boot priority settings via the boot page. Please reference “Common BIOS User Manual”. (Note: FWA-6172 supports UEFI mode only; there is no legacy mode. CSM is not supported in FWA-6172 series)
Allows users to configure the system password. Please refer to the “Common BIOS User Manual”. 4.2.9 Save & Exit Menu Allows users to save BIOS configuration results and exit. Please refer to the “Common BIOS User Manual”. Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
4.3 Firmware Upgrades The FWA-6172 is equipped with BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) functionality. Firmware upgrades can be performed through BMC. First, you need to set the BMC IP address. The firmware can be upgraded using either the BMC Web interface or the ipmitool utility. Here are the instructions: 4.3.1 How to Access The BMC Web (Node Explorer)?
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2. Choose "BMC network configuration". Figure 4.3-2 BIOS Setup Menu 3. Set "Configuration Address" to "Static", and then enter the IP address, subnet mask, gateway and other relevant network information. Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
For more details, please refer to the “Common IPMI User Manual (Section 3)”. https://www.advantech.com/zh-tw/support/details/manual?id=1-2FZXUHT 4.4 DIMMs Population With regard to memory insertion order, please refer to Section 3.2.3 for better efficiency and performance. Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
Connector Name Function CN69 80-port Connector reserved for Advantech Service CN12 M.2 #1 Connector CN13 M.2 #2 Connector CN46 GenZ 4C Connector with Gen5 x16 Signal from CPU0 CN26 GenZ 4C Connector with Gen5 x16 Signal from CPU1 CN34 Chassis Intrusion Connector CN96, CN97 SlimSAS x4 connector for 2.5”...
5.4 Power Supply Specification The FWA-6172 is available with a redundant power supply solution. The specifications for the available power supply on the standard product SKU are listed below. Please consult your Advantech representative if you have further questions. Table 5.4-1 1200W AC Power Supply Specification...
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GB 9254 2008 (EMC) Certification (China) 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 Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Standby Power voltage 3.3V SB_3_3_PCH-VOL Standby PCH voltage 3.3V BAT_3_0-VOL Battery Backup voltage 3.3V PAY_3_3_EXT-VOL Payload Power voltage 3.3V C0_PVCCIN-VOL CPU PVCCIN voltage 1.83V C1_PVCCIN-VOL CPU PVCCIN voltage 1.83V C0_PVCC_FIVR-VOL CPU PVCCFA_EHV_FIVRA voltage 1.8V Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
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DIMM Module B1 Temperature C0_DIMM_D1-TMP DIMM Module B2 Temperature C0_DIMM_E1-TMP DIMM Module C1 Temperature C0_DIMM_F1-TMP DIMM Module C2 Temperature C0_DIMM_G1-TMP DIMM Module D1 Temperature C0_DIMM_H1-TMP DIMM Module D2 Temperature C1_DIMM_I1-TMP DIMM Module E1 Temperature Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
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PSU1 output voltage sensor PSU1_INTAKE-TMP PSU1 intake temperature PSU1_HOTSPOT-TMP PSU1 hot spot temperature PSU1_FAN-SPEED PSU1 FAN Speed sensor PSU2-FRU PSU FRU Device Locator 10 PSU2_IN-POWER PSU2 input power sensor PSU2_OUT-POWER PSU2 output power sensor Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
This avoids stuck temperature sensors. The same mechanism is implemented for “0xFF” and “0x00” temperature value readings. Table 5.5-5 Temperature Sensor List Sensor Name Nominal INLET-TMP OUTLET-TMP Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
5.5.2.3 PSU The used system power supply (PSU) provides an input and output current draw reading. Both power values are available to read and are supported by BMC as PSU current sensors. Copyright 2023 Advantech Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
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