ADLINK Technology MCS-2080 User manual

Leading EDGE COMPUTING
MCS-2080
2U Rackmount Media Cloud Server
with 8x Dual Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1585 v5 Family &
Dual Redundant Broadcom® Switch MXN-0410
User’s Manual
Manual Revision: 1.1
Revision Date: November 24, 2017
Part No.: 50-1Z234-1010

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Preface
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Revision History
Revision Release Date Description of Change(s)
1.0 2017-10-12 Initial release
1.1 2017-11-24 Remove power cord from packing list

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Table of Contents
Preface .................................................................................................................................. 2
1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 System Architecture ................................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Mechanical Overview............................................................................................................... 7
1.3.1 Front View (MCN-1500 CPU Sleds)..................................................................................................7
1.3.2 Rear View ..........................................................................................................................................7
1.3.3 Top View ............................................................................................................................................8
1.4 Mechanical Dimensions ...........................................................................................................9
1.5 Package Contents.................................................................................................................. 10
System Topology..........................................................................................................................11
1.6 ....................................................................................................................................................11
1.6.1 System Network Topology (MCS-2080 with MCN-1500) ................................................................11
1.6.2 PCIe Topology (MCS-2080 with MCN-1500)...................................................................................12
1.6.3 IPMI Topology (MCS-2080 with MCN-1500) ...................................................................................13
2 Specifications ................................................................................................................14
2.1 Chassis Module List............................................................................................................... 14
2.2 MCN-1500 CPU Node ........................................................................................................... 14
2.2.1 MCN-1500 Specifications ................................................................................................................14
2.2.2 MCN-1500 Front Panel....................................................................................................................15
2.2.3 MCN-1500 LEDs..............................................................................................................................15
2.2.4 Slot Layout with MCN-1500.............................................................................................................16
2.2.5 MCN-1500 Sled Layout ...................................................................................................................16
2.3 MXN-0410 Switch Node......................................................................................................... 17
2.3.1 MXN-0410 Specification ..................................................................................................................17
2.3.2 MXN-0410 Front Panel....................................................................................................................17
2.3.3 MCN-1500 LEDs..............................................................................................................................18
2.3.4 MXN-0410 Sled Layout ...................................................................................................................18
2.4 Fan Module ............................................................................................................................ 19
2.5 PSU Module........................................................................................................................... 19
2.6 Environmental ........................................................................................................................ 19
2.7 Software Support ................................................................................................................... 20
2.7.1 PacketManager................................................................................................................................20
2.7.2 MediaManager.................................................................................................................................20
3 Getting Started...............................................................................................................21
3.1 Assembling the MCS-2080 .................................................................................................... 21
3.1.1 Hot-plugging MCN-1500 sled ..........................................................................................................21
3.1.2 Installing and Removing an MCN-1500 Compute Node .................................................................21
3.1.3 Powering on MCS-2080 ..................................................................................................................22
3.2 Using the MCN-1500 ............................................................................................................. 23
3.2.1 Installing Memory.............................................................................................................................23
3.2.2 3.2.3 Installing mSATA Drives..........................................................................................................23
3.3 Using the MXN-0410 Switch Node ........................................................................................ 24
3.3.1 Hot-Swapping the MXN-0410 Switch ..............................................................................................24
3.3.2 Installing a MXN-0410 Switch..........................................................................................................24
3.4 Fan Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 25
3.5 Replacing a PSU.................................................................................................................... 27

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4 Operation and Maintenance ......................................................................................... 28
4.1 MXN-0410 Software Upgrade................................................................................................ 28
4.1.1 Upgrading the Software...................................................................................................................28
4.1.2 Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................................................28
4.2 Remote Managment via CMM ............................................................................................... 31
4.2.1 IPMI Topology..................................................................................................................................31
4.2.2 Configuring the CMM IP Address ....................................................................................................32
4.2.3 Using IPMItool .................................................................................................................................33
4.2.4 Using the Web UI.............................................................................................................................34
4.3 Serial over LAN via BMC ....................................................................................................... 41
4.3.1 Configuring the BMC IP Address.....................................................................................................41
4.3.2 Configuring BIOS for SOL ...............................................................................................................41
4.3.3 Configuring OS for SOL...................................................................................................................42
4.3.4 Establishing SOL Session ...............................................................................................................42
4.4 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................. 42
4.4.1 Updating MCN-1500 BIOS ..............................................................................................................42
4.4.2 Updating BMC .................................................................................................................................42
4.4.3 Updating the CMM Firmware...........................................................................................................43
5 MCN-1500 BIOS Setup .................................................................................................. 48
5.1 Entering BIOS Setup.............................................................................................................. 48
5.2 Setup Menu............................................................................................................................ 48
5.3 Navigation .............................................................................................................................. 49
5.3.1 Main Setup.......................................................................................................................................52
5.3.2 System & Board Info........................................................................................................................52
5.3.3 System Date/System Time ..............................................................................................................53
5.4 Advanced BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 53
5.4.1 PCH-FW Configuration....................................................................................................................54
5.4.2 AST1010 Super IO Configuration....................................................................................................55
5.4.3 Serial Port Console Redireciton ......................................................................................................57
5.4.4 CPU Configuration...........................................................................................................................60
5.4.5 SATA Configuration..........................................................................................................................61
5.4.6 Network Stack Configuration ...........................................................................................................63
5.4.7 CSM Configuration ..........................................................................................................................64
5.4.8 ADLINK IPMI Setting .......................................................................................................................65
5.5 Chipset................................................................................................................................... 67
5.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration....................................................................................................68
5.5.2 Graphics Configuration....................................................................................................................69
5.5.3 PEG port Configuration ...................................................................................................................71
5.5.4 Memory Configuration .....................................................................................................................72
5.5.5 PCH-IO Conifguration......................................................................................................................73
5.6 Server Mgmt .......................................................................................................................... 76
5.7 Security Setup........................................................................................................................ 77
5.8 Boot Setup ............................................................................................................................. 78
5.9 Save & Exit Menu .................................................................................................................. 80
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................. 83
Consignes de Sécurité Importantes ................................................................................. 85
Getting Service ................................................................................................................... 87

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1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
The ADLINK MCS-2080 is a so-called "3m" platform with the m’s standing for modular
architecture, designed for media and mass data processing. The MCS-2080 leverages
ADLINK’s Open Compute Carrier-grade to Edge Reference Architecture (OCCERA) design
for compute nodes, supporting the installation of either eight 1/4-width dual-system dual-
processor nodes (Intel® Xeon® E3). The Xeon® E3 systems have built-in hardware
acceleration units for video processing and are suitable for handling video transcoding and
analytics tasks. The Xeon® E3 systems provide high performance computing especially
suited to big data tasks.
The main features of the MCS-2080 are summarized as follows:
x16 systems (MCN-1500 compute node)
xIntel® Quick Sync Video technology with hardware assisted H265/VP9 transcoding
xBuilt-in dual redundant switches, each providing 16x 1G internal links to compute
nodes and 4x 10G uplinks
xEight PCIe x8 slots to meet expansion requirements
xSupports IPMI 2.0 specification to provide web-based intelligent system management
and support SOL on compute nodes
xAdaptive fan speeds to reduce the fan noise and power usage while ensuring system
health
xDual redundant power supply units with power health monitoring and abnormal
situation alert via IPMI interface

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1.2 System Architecture
MCN-1500
Fans
PCIe x8
MM-208
MB-200
MP-200
PSU
MXN-0410
CMM-1000
As shown in the above figure, there are a total of eight MCN-1500 compute nodes, each
node having two independent CPU systems. There are a total of eight PCIe x8 Gen3 slots
connected to the rear CPU system on each MCN-1500 CPU board.
There are also two switch nodes (MXN-0410) connected to the 16 CPU systems via 1G
Ethernet. Each MCN-1500 CPU system has two 1G Ethernet links connected to each of the
switch nodes, respectively. The MXN-0410 switch node has 4x 10G Ethernet uplinks for
communication with the outside world.
A Chassis Management Module (CMM) module is mounted on each switch node. The CMM
is connected via two IPMB buses to all board management controllers (BMCs) on the
compute nodes. The CMM collects thermal data from the BMCs and controls the fan speed
intelligently to meet system cooling requirements.

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1.3 Mechanical Overview
1.3.1 Front View (MCN-1500 CPU Sleds)
2x HDMI
2x USB 2.0
2x Power Buttons
2x Power LEDs
2x Status LEDs
2x Reset Buttons
1.3.2 Rear View
Power Module
2x 1GbE
Switch Node
Reset Button
CMM Warning LED
4x 10G SFP+
CMM Manager Port
1x USB Serial Console Port
Top: CMM Active/Standby LED
Bottom: Power LED
Note: An unpainted chassis is shown above for clarity.

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1.3.3 Top View
Compute Nodes
8x MCN-1500
6x Fans8x PCIe x8 slots
2x Switch Nodes
2x Power
Modules

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1.4 Mechanical Dimensions
Dimensions in mm
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1.5 Package Contents
Before opening, please check the shipping carton for any damage. If the shipping carton and
contents are damaged, notify the dealer for a replacement. Retain the shipping carton and
packing material for inspection by the dealer. Obtain authorization before returning any
product to ADLINK.
Check that the following items are included in the package. If there are any missing items,
contact your dealer:
xMCS-2080 Rackmount Network Appliance
xPacking checklist
xUSB console cable