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Version Number Updated By Description of Changes 01/29/2008 Alan Huckerby Author 04/10.2008 Alan Huckerby Author 10/01/09 Sean Legg Draft Update 10/26/2009 Alan Huckerby Update 01/12/2010 Alan Huckerby Update SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 8 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
3.1 Scope and Audience This manual provides information on the SV-2002-X2 Server. The rugged SV-2002-X2 Server allows for up to 16 cores in a 2U chassis as well as up to 64GB of RAM. The Server meets military standards such as shock, vibration, and humidity.
Operations Manual Chapter 1 Cautions and Warnings. Electronically distributed. Subject to user discretion when printed. SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 14 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
4.1.1 Safety Symbols and Labels These warnings and cautions indicate situations or practice that might result in property damage or injury. These hazard indicators are not present on all TAG products; they are only present where applicable. SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 15 of 84 Version 1.4.
These messages should be read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can help you avoid making mistakes. Notes are easy to recognize. The word “note” is written as “NOTE,” SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 16 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
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Operations Manual Chapter 2 SV-2002-X2 2U Server. Electronically distributed. Subject to user discretion when printed. SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 17 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Our rugged Servers are designed to meet and exceed many MIL- STD requirements to ensure survivability in the field. Figure 5-1 shows a SV-2002-X2 with off the shelf standard configuration. Figure 5-1 SV-2002-X2 (Front View) SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 18 of 84 Version 1.4.
Operations Manual 5.2 SV-2002-X2 Server All specifications detailed below are for the standardized version of the SV-2002-X2 5.2.1 Specifications Chassis & power supply: 2U Heavy-duty, 090inch Aluminum/Magnesium alloy, rack-mount chassis 3.5”H x 19”W x 20”D (approx) Redundant, Hot-Swap, auto-sensing power supplies ...
Non-operating temp range: -40-70°C Operating humidity: up to 90% non-condensing 5.2.3 SV-2002-X2 Server Highlights The SV-2002-X2 is unlike any other Server that is currently on the market. The SV-2002-X2 is ideal for use in deployable situations where the product’s compact size, high density...
Operations Manual 5.2.4 SV-2002-X2 Server Figure 5-2 SV-2002-X2 Server Components and Connectors (Front View) 5.3 Server Components This section provides an overview of the most common components installed in TAG rugged Servers. Information is also provided on how to identify specific components within your Server.
TAG technical support can assist you in determining the type and amount of system memory in your system. See “Contacting information on TAG on back page of this manual for information on how to contact Technical Support. For information on replacing or upgrading your system memory, refer to “Adding and...
Figure 5-4 Low Profile Internal Floppy Drive 5.6.2 SCSI HP 920 LTO-3 Ultrium tape drive The Ultrium 3 tape drive technology features a breakthrough in recording technology by SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 23 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Figure 5-5.5 Internal Tape Drive 5.6.3 D/DVD Drive The type of optical drive installed in your Server varies per configuration. Figure 5-6. Figure 5-6 Slot-loading low-profile DVD±R (DL)/-RAM/CD-RW Drive SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 24 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Swap a power supply module, refer to the Procedures Section of this manual Replacing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive55. Although most TAG power supplies for the 1U and 4U series Servers are similar in physical sizes, and physical characteristics, some Servers use smaller foot print power supplies.
Operations Manual Figure 5-7 Hot-Swap Power Supply NOTE: If your Server has two power input receptacles, then the Server is equipped with a redundant Hot-Swap power supply. SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 26 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
PCI I/O components that may be included with your Server. For detailed information on these components, refer to the manufacturers' websites, or contact TAG Technical Support at tech.support@tag.com. For more information, See back page of this document. 5.7.1 Adaptec 5805 SAS/SATA RAID Controller...
68-pin VHDCI external connector for Ultra320 SCSI (LVD) hard disks drives. NOTE: Serves as connection to Tape Drive Figure 5-9 Adaptec 29320 ALP-R SCSI Controller SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 28 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
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Operations Manual Chapter 3 Procedures Electronically distributed. Subject to user discretion when printed. SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 29 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
It lets you see all of the devices attached to your computer, and which resources they are each using. To access the Device Manager do the following: SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 30 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. (Figure 6-1). Figure 6-1 Control Panel 2. Double-click the System icon. (Figure 6-2). Figure 6-2 System Properties. SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 31 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Click it again to clear the check mark. Hidden devices include non-PnP devices and devices that have been physically removed from the computer but have not had their drivers uninstalled. SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 32 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
6.4 Working with Device Properties To display a device's properties do the following: 1. Access the Device Manager as described in steps 1 through 3 (Figure 6-4). Figure 6-4 Device Manager SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 33 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
3. Click Troubleshoot... to use the built-in mechanisms for detecting the nature of the problem. Other tabs include the Driver tab, which displays the details of the driver being used. SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 34 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
6.5.1 Using the Add New Hardware Wizard If the device is not working properly, try using the Add New Hardware Wizard. To run this wizard, do the following: SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 35 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
1. From the Start menu, point to Settings and then click Control Panel. (Figure 6-6). Figure 6-6 Control Panel 2. Double-click the Add Hardware icon. (Figure 6-7). Figure 6-7 Add hardware Wizard SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 36 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
To tell Windows that you have removed a legacy device, perform the following steps: 1. From the Start menu, point to Settings and then (Figure 6-8). click Control Panel. Figure 6-8 Control Panel SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 37 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Operations Manual 2. Double-click the System icon. (Figure 6-9). Figure 6-9 System Properties 3. Click the Hardware tab. SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 38 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Server was loaded and tested with all the devices initially installed in your system. If you desire to have the BIOS updated, consult TAG technical support in advance as updates to your approved BIOS may cause your system to become unstable or inoperable.
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Common disk types are: User-defined Cylinders, Heads, Sectors (CHS) values Auto-automatically detects hard disks parameters at every startup 1-46-predefined combinations of CHS values SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 41 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
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CD Floppy Hard Disk 6.7.1.8 Date and Time The Date and Time is set in the BIOS, stored in CMOS, and maintained by CMOS battery. SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 42 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
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CMOS setup, this will prevent the BIOS from assigning these reserved resources to PnP devices, a common example is a legacy sound card that needs IRQ 5 SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 43 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Operations Manual 6.8 Bios Configuration for SV-2002-X2 1. Press F2 to access the Main BIOS Page. On the Main Page, Select Quiet Boot then select Enable and press Enter. (Figure 6-11). Figure 6-11 Quiet Boot SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 44 of 84 Version 1.4.
Operations Manual 2. Back at the Main Screen press F9. On the drop down menu select and press YES. (Figure 6-12). Figure 6-12 Load Optimized Defaults SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 45 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Operations Manual 3. In the Advanced Menu scroll down and select Enhanced Intel press Enter. (Figure 6-13). Figure 6-13 Enhanced Intel SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 46 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Operations Manual 4. In the Enhanced Intel drop down menu select Disable and press Enter.. (Figure 6-14). Figure 6-14 Enhanced Intel, Disable SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 47 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Operations Manual 5. In Processor Confirmation screen select Deep C-state Support and press Enter. (Figure 6-15). Figure 6-15 Processor Confirmation Screen SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 48 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Operations Manual 6. In Deep C-state Support screen select Disable and press Enter. (Figure 6-16). Figure 6-16 Deep C-state Support Screen SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 49 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Operations Manual 8. In Intel Virtualization Technology drop down menu select Enabled and press Enter. (Figure 6-18). Figure 6-18 Intel Virtualization Technology SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 51 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Operations Manual 9. In Processor Confirmation screen drop down menu Save and Reset select Yes and press F10. (Figure 6-19) Figure 6-19 Save and Reset SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 52 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
DIMMs or other components. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 53 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Never slide memory modules or components over any surface. 6.10 Replacing a Hot-Swap Power Supply Module Your TAG Server was designed with the ability to Hot-Swap a power supply module without disconnecting system power. Refer to Figure 4- 12 and the steps that follow to Hot-Swap a power supply module.
You might also have to reconfigure your application software to operate without the removed drive. Therefore it is strongly recommended that you contact TAG Technical Support at tech.support@tag.com before attempting to Hot-Swap a hard drive.
CAUTION It is not safe to operate TAG Servers without the cover in place. Failure to take this precaution may result in personal injury and system damage.
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6. Remove the old battery. 7. Replace it with the new battery. 8. Replace the lid and power on the Server. 9. Enter the set-up mode of the Server. SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 58 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
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Operations Manual 10. Re-enter any applicable settings through the various BIOS menus. SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 59 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Tape Drive. 6.15.2 Install Tape Drive 7. Install the bottom cover and its four (4) retaining screws. 8. Replace the Tape Drive top cover. SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 60 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
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94) thumb screws. 10. Restore all power cables to their power source. .Power up the server and test the new Tape Drive. SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 61 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
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Operations Manual Chapter 4 RAID Electronically distributed. Subject to user discretion when printed. SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 62 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
5. RAID Level 50: Parity striped across all drives in a mirrored set; redundancy and performance You can manage RAID arrays with a RAID controller (hardware RAID) or with software alone (software RAID). SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 63 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
A RAID 5 array can preserve data if one drive fails. However, if two drives fail, all data in the array is lost. SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 64 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Please wait. Or press <Enter> Key to attempt loading the utility forcibly [Generally, not recommended]” 2. Select Array Configuration Utility from the menu and press Enter. (Figure 7-1). Figure 7-1 Array Configuration SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 65 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Enter. (Figure 7-2). Figure 7-2 Initialize Drives 4. Select Initialize all Hard Drives for the array, press Insert for each selected disk drive, then press Enter. (Figure 7-3). SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 66 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Before continuing back up any data you want to keep. (Figure 7-4). Figure 7-4 Initialization Warning 6. Press YES to continue. (Figure 7-5). Figure 7-5 Initialized 7. Press any key to continue SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 67 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
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Operations Manual 8. On the ACU screen select Create Array from the Main Menu and press Enter. (Figure 7-6). Figure 7-6 Create Array SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 69 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
9. Select the first Five (5) Hard Drives that were just initialized, press Insert for each selected disk drive, then press Enter. (Figure 7-7). Figure 7-7 Select Drives SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 70 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Operations Manual 11. In Array Label type a name and press Enter. (Figure 7-9). Figure 7-9 Array Label SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 72 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Operations Manual 12. Array Size Press Enter, then press Enter again to use the default granularity of GB. (Figure 7-10). Figure 7-10 Array Size SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 73 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Operations Manual 13. In Stripe Size scroll down and select (25 KB). (Figure 7.11). Figure 7-11 Stripe Size SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 74 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Operations Manual 14. In Read Caching scroll down and select Enable Max ID. (Figure 7-12). Figure 7-12 Read Caching SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 75 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Operations Manual 18. Press Enter to continue. (Figure 7-16). Figure 7-16 Press Enter SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 79 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Operations Manual 19. When a cache warning message displays, type Y. (Figure 7-18). Figure 7-17 Cache Warning SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 80 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Hot Spare. 21. After viewing the response press any key to return to the ACU Menu. Figure 7-18 Hot Spare Check SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 81 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
Also, dedicated hot spares that reside in the same storage enclosure typically have better performance global hot spares. than SV-2002-X2 Server Product Number-247 MNL-004 Page 83 of 84 Version 1.4. 01/12/2010...
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