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Foreword This manual is the technical product manual for the Gooxi Eagle Stream platform 2U general rackmount server. It primarily provides an overview and explanation of the product’s appearance, structure, hardware installation, and basic configuration. This manual is intended for reference and study by professional technical personnel. The product should only be installed and maintained by experienced technicians.
1. Product Introduction 1.1 Product Overview AS201-G4 Series 2U Dual-Socket Rackmount Server is a new-generation Eagle Stream platform product developed by Gooxi to meet the demands of internet services, (Internet Data Centers), cloud computing, enterprise markets, telecommunications applications. It is suitable for IT core workloads, cloud computing virtualization, high-performance computing, big data processing, enterprise or telecom operations, and other complex tasks.
8-Bay Front View 1-2 Vertical Slot Rear View 1-3 Horizontal Slot Rear View 1-4 1.2 Product Structure Eagle Stream 2U Dual-Socket Rackmount Server Exploded View (12-Bay Model Example)
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Structure diagram Name Name Hard Drive PCIe Expansion Slot Hard Drive Bracket Fan Bracket Module Backplane Top Cover Fan Module Power Frame M.2 SSD Slot Power Board CPU Heatsink Power Module Memory Module Air Duct Module Table 1-1...
1.3 Logical Structure The logic diagram of the AS201-G4 series dual-socket rackmount server is shown below: Motherboard logic block diagram Supports 4th/5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors with LGA4677 socket Each CPU supports 8 channels, with one DDR5 RDIMM/LRDIMM memory module per channel ...
2.1 Front Panel 2.1.1 Appearance 12x3.5-inch hard drive configuration Figure 2-1 Name Name Switch Panel VGA Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive USB 3.1 Port Table 2-1 2.1.2 Indicator lights and buttons Figure 2-2 Indicator/button Indicator/button GOOXI Logo Hard Drive Activity Indicator...
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Table 2-2 LED status description Logo Indicator/button Status description Gooxi logo Description of the power indicator light: Green (steady on): Indicates that the device has been powered on normally. Green (blinking): Indicates that the device is in standby. Green off: Indicates that the device is not powered on.
2.1.3 Interface Interface location Figure 2-3 Name Name VGA Port USB3.0 Interface Table 2-4 Interface description Name Type Description Used to connect display terminals, such as VGA Port DB15 monitors or KVMs USB3.1 Used to connect USB devices Interface Table 2-5...
When a single processor is configured, it must be installed in the CPU 0 socket Processors installed in the same server must be of the same model For specific optional components, please consult Gooxi sales Processor locations are shown in the figure below:...
Figure 2-7 2.4 Memory 2.4.1 Memory slot location This motherboard is based on the Eagle Stream platform and supports Intel® Xeon® Sapphire Rapids/Emerald Rapids CPUs. Each CPU supports 4 channels, with 2 DIMMs per channel. The motherboard supports up to 16 DIMMs and is compatible with DDR5 RDIMM memory, with supported frequencies of 4400/4800/5600 MHz.
Figure 2-8 2.4.2 Memory Installation Guidelines The motherboard supports DDR5 RDIMM memory, with supported memory speeds of 4400/4800/5600 MHz. Note: The same model of DDR5 memory must be used across the entire server, and all memory modules must run at the same speed. The operating speed is determined by the lowest of the following: The maximum memory speed supported by the specific CPU ...
2.5 Storage 2.5.1 Hard drive configuration Max Front Hard Max Rear Hard Configuration Description Drives Drives Rear Module: 2 Front: 12 x 3.5" SAS drives x 2.5" require 12 x 3.5-inch Slots 0–3 support Rear module optional SAS Drive SAS/SATA drives. supports passthrough Configuration...
When configuring with 2 power modules, supports 1+1 redundancy Power modules configured in the same server must be of the same model For specific optional system components, please consult Gooxi sales The power module locations are shown in the diagram below: ...
4Pin Rear Backplane Power Connector NIC Power Connector 8Pin Power Board Connector Motherboard to Power Communication Control Connector Front USB 3.0 Connector 8-Pin Power Board Connector Front VGA Connector 12-Pin Backplane Power Connector Riser Power Connector System Fan 6-Pin Connector System Fan 4-Pin Connector CPU0 PCIE5.0 Port3(lane0~7) X8 MCIO Connector CPU0 PCIE5.0 Port3(lane8~15) X8 MCIO Connector...
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Description Function Supports PCIe ×4 and SAS/SATA SFF-8639 U.2 Drive U.2 interfaces for connecting Connector HDD/SSD/NVMe Table 2-14 Bottom surface Figure 2-19 Description Function Temperature-controlle 1、2、3、4 For 4-pin fan interfaces d Fan Sockets Provide SAS/SATA x4 SFF-8654 Slimline 5、6、7 interfaces for connecting to Connectors PCH or HBA/RAID cards Backplane power transmission...
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SFF-8639 U.2 Drive Supports PCIe×4 U.2 interface for Connector connecting NVMe SSDs Table 2-16 Bottom surface Figure 2-21 Description Function Provides a PCIe×8 interface for MCIO Connector connecting CPU and NVMe SSD Used for CPLD programming and JTAG Debug Interface firmware upgrade Connects to PSU 4-pin plug to 4-pin Power Socket...
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Bottom surface Figure 2-23 Description Function 1, 2 7-pin SATA Connector Signal interface for SATA drives Backplane power transmission 5-pin Connector connector for 12V power delivery Used for CPLD programming and JTAG Debug Interface firmware upgrades Provides LED locating and fault SGPIO LED Signal indication for hard drives Table 2-20...
3. Installation Instructions 3.1 Chassis Top Cover Installation Step 1: Lift the slot at the opening position, push and lift it in the direction indicated by the diagram. Figure 3-1 3.2 Installation of Accessories 3.2.1 CPU installation Step 1: Install the retention clip. Tilt the CPU at an angle as shown in the illustration, aligning the A1 corner (triangle mark) with one end of the retention clip.
shown below) Figure 3-3 3.2.2 Heatsink installation Step 1: Remove the processor baffle (as shown in the figure below). Figure 3-4 Step 2: Install the CPU and heatsink onto the motherboard. Align the heatsink with the mounting standoffs on the CPU socket, then ...
Figure 3-5 CAUTION: The pins on the motherboard are very delicate and prone to damage. To avoid damaging the motherboard, please do not touch the processor or the processor socket contacts. 3.2.3 Memory installation The 8 memory slots controlled by CPU0 on the motherboard are: DIMM_A1, DIMM_B1, DIMM_C1, DIMM_D1, DIMM_E1, DIMM_F1, DIMM_G1, and DIMM_H1.
Figure 3-7 Note: Use memory modules with identical CAS latency values on this motherboard. We recommend using memory modules of the same capacity, frequency, and from the same manufacturer. In addition, it is necessary to specify: In the same channel, the memory module with the larger capacity must be inserted into the first slot.
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Figure 3-9 Step 2: Fasten the inner rails to the sides of the chassis. Figure 3-10 Step 3: Install the outer rails on the cabinet brackets and secure the screws. Figure 3-11 Note: When installing the guide rail, align it with the U-mark, and push it into place until you hear a click sound.
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Figure 3-12 Note: When you push the chassis forward, you will hear a snapping sound. If you can’t push it, you need to pull down the buckle of the inner rail to continue to push the chassis gently. Step 5: Push the chassis forward until it cannot slide and make sure that the ...
4. Configuration Instructions 4.1 Initial Configuration 4.1.1 Power on and start Before powering on, it is necessary to ensure that all configurations of the server are installed in accordance with the corresponding specifications and standards, and keep the server turned off but not unplugged from the power supply.
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Figure 4-1 PCH state after G3 PCH state setting after G3, the menu options are: S0: Power on and start up directly S5: You need to press the Power button to turn on the power leave power state unchanged: Leave the power state unchanged . Default: S0 Log in to the iBMC management interface to perform remote power-on and ...
Figure 4-3 The Main interface contains the basic information of the BIOS system, such as the BIOS version number, CPU model, memory capacity, and the system time can be set. For detailed instructions, please refer to the "BIOS User Manual". Navigation key description: ...
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Check the BMC IP address as follows: After the server is powered on, turn it on. Pay attention to the POST process when starting the server. In the lower left corner of the logo screen, the IP address is displayed. After the server powers on, pay attention to the POST process.
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When the "Configuration Address Source" option is set to "Unspecified," it will display the network parameters (IPv4) for the system's shared Ethernet port. The displayed information includes the current IP configuration method, BMC IP, subnet mask, MAC address, router IP, and router MAC. BMC Dedicated Management Channel ...
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port. BMC Dedicated Management Channel IPV6 Support Choose whether to support IPV6, the menu options are: Enabeld: support IPV6 Disabled: does not support IPV6 Default: Enabeld When changing from "Unspecified" to other parameters, saving and rebooting will result in the options reverting to the "Unspecified"...
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Figure 4-6 This page sets the IP address of the BMC management network port.
If the above steps do not resolve the issue, try replacing the monitor with a known working one to confirm if the original monitor is faulty. If the issue persists, please contact Gooxi's customer service department for resolution. Front Panel Indicator Lights Alarm Refer to the instructions in the manual to determine the specific alarm information indicated by the front panel lights and buttons.
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Set static or dynamic IP and ensure ping connectivity. If the web interface does not open, try using a newer version of Internet Explorer. If the problem is not resolved, please contact Gooxi’s customer service department for further assistance and resolution.
6. Scrap Recycling For environmental protection and resource reuse, we earnestly ask you to properly handle discarded server products. Before discarding the server, we recommend that you completely demagnetize the storage media, clear data, and physically destroy them to ensure that your personal data is not leaked.
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