Advantech HPC-7480 User manual

User Manual
HPC-7480
4U Tower/Rackmount Chassis
for EATX Serverboard with
8 Hot-swap Hard Drive Cages

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2011
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. 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
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Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. How-
ever, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringe-
ments of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
HPC-7480 is trademarks of Advantech Co., Ltd.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
On-line Technical Support
For technical support and service, please visit our support website at:
http://www.advantech.com/support
Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of pur-
chase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been
subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no
liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
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 defec-
tive, 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. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU
speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note
anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages you get when the problem
occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandise
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt)
in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date
is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.
Part No. 2006C74800 Edition 1
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Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equip-
ment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting
it fall may cause damage.
7. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned where the storage
temperature under 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F), it may damage the equip-
ment.
8. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment
from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
9. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
10. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
11. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
12. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source
to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
13. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
14. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
15. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to
the user's manual.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
16. Caution: The computer is provided with a battery-powered real-time clock cir-
cuit. There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. replace
only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacture. discard
used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.
17. THE COMPUTER IS PROVIDED WITH CD DRIVES COMPLY WITH APPRO-
PRIATE SAFETY STANDARDS INCLUDING IEC 60825.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
18. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation
19. Caution: Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis when-
ever you work with the hardware. do not make connections while the power is
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20. Caution: Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching
the motherboard, backplane, or add-on cards. modern electronic devices are
very sensitive to static electric charges. as a safety precaution, use a grounding
wrist strap at all times. place all electronic components on a static-dissipative
surface or in a static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis
21. Caution: Any unverified component could cause unexpected damage. to
ensure the correct installation, please always use the components (ex. screws)
provided with the accessory box.
A Message to the Customer
Advantech customer services
Each and every Advantech product is built to the most exacting specifications to
ensure reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of indus-
trial environments. Whether your new Advantech equipment is destined for the labo-
ratory or the factory floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the
reliability and ease of operation for which the name Advantech has come to be
known. Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Advantech's cus-
tomer services.
To ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instructions below
carefully.
Technical support
We want you to get the best performance possible from your products. If you run into
technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions,
you can easily find answers in your product documentation. These answers are nor-
mally a lot more detailed than the ones we can give over the phone.
Please consult this manual first. If you still cannot find the answer, gather all the infor-
mation or questions that apply to your problem, and with the product close at hand,
call your dealer. Our dealers are well trained and ready to give you the support you
need to get the most from your Advantech products. In fact, most problems reported
are minor and can be easily solved over the phone.
In addition, free technical support is available from Advantech engineers every busi-
nessday. We are always ready to give advice about application requirements or spe-
cific information on the installation and operation of any of our products.

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Initial Inspection
When you open the carton, please make sure that the following materials have been
shipped:
Standard Parts List
Chassis
–1 x HPC-7480 Chassis
Components
–1 x 665W PS2 power supply
–4 x 80*38mm 4-pin PWM fan (middle)
–8 x HDD tray
–1 x SAS/SATA hard drive backplane
–1 x Front I/O panel board
–1 x Front bezel with key
Accessories
–1 x Startup manual
–1 x Warranty card
–1 x Accessory box with a package of screws
–1 x Front panel cable
–2 x System fan cable(1 to 2)
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales repre-
sentative immediately. We have carefully inspected the HPC-7480 mechanically and
electrically before shipment. It should be free of marks and scratches and in perfect
working order upon receipt. As you unpack the HPC-7480, check it for signs of ship-
ping damage. (For example, damaged box, scratches, dents, etc.) If it is damaged or
it fails to meet the specifications, notify our service department or your local sales
representative immediately. Also, please notify the carrier. Retain the shipping carton
and packing material for inspection by the carrier. After inspection, we will make
arrangements to repair or replace the unit.

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ............................1
1.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................2
1.2 Specifications............................................................................................2
1.3 Power Supply Specifications.....................................................................2
Table 1.1: Power supply..............................................................2
1.4 Environment Specifications.......................................................................2
Table 1.2: Environment specifications.........................................2
1.5 Dimension Diagram...................................................................................3
Figure 1.1 Dimension Diagram....................................................3
Chapter 2 System Setup.......................................5
2.1 Overview...................................................................................................6
2.2 Removing the Chassis Cover....................................................................6
2.2.1 Disconnecting the Chassis from the Power Source......................6
2.2.2 Removing the Chassis Cover .......................................................6
Figure 2.1 Removing the Chassis Cover.....................................6
2.3 Accessing the Hot-Swappable Drive Trays...............................................7
2.3.1 Accessing and Installing Hard Drives ...........................................7
Figure 2.2 Removing Hard Drive Trays .......................................7
2.4 Installing Fixed Hard Drives in HPC-7480 Chassis Models ......................7
2.4.1 Disconnecting the Chassis from the Power Source......................7
Figure 2.3 Removing Hard Drive Trays .......................................8
2.5 Installing Hard Drives into the Drive Trays................................................8
2.5.1 Installing Hard Drives....................................................................8
Figure 2.4 Hard Drive Trays ........................................................8
2.6 Configuring the Storage Module ...............................................................8
2.6.1 Storage Module Options...............................................................8
2.6.2 Removing the Storage Module .....................................................9
Figure 2.5 Removing the Storage Module...................................9
2.6.3 Configuring the Storage Module for 5.25" Devices.......................9
Figure 2.6 Installing 5.25" Devices into the Storage Module.......9
2.7 Removing and Replacing the System Fans............................................10
2.7.1 Standard Cooling Systems .........................................................10
Figure 2.7 Removing the Middle Chassis Fans.........................10
2.8 Removing Rear Chassis Fans ................................................................10
Figure 2.8 Removing Rear Chassis Fans..................................10
2.9 Installing the Motherboard.......................................................................11
2.9.1 Prior to Installing the Motherboard..............................................11
2.9.2 Motherboard Installation .............................................................11
Figure 2.9 Installing the Motherboard........................................11
2.10 Installing Expansion Cards......................................................................12
2.10.1 Installing Expansion Cards .........................................................12
Figure 2.10Installing Expansion Cards.......................................12
Chapter 3 Operation............................................13
3.1 The Front Panel ......................................................................................14
3.1.1 Switch, Button and I/O Interfaces ...............................................14
3.1.2 LED Indicators for System Status...............................................14
Figure 3.1 Front control panel....................................................14
3.2 Control Panel Buttons .............................................................................15
3.3 Control Panel LEDs.................................................................................15

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Chapter 4 SATA/SAS Backplane....................... 17
4.1 SAS Backplane Specifications................................................................ 18
4.1.1 ESD Safety Guidelines............................................................... 18
4.1.2 General Safety Guidelines.......................................................... 18
4.1.3 An Important Note to Users........................................................ 18
4.1.4 Introduction to the SAS Backplane............................................. 18
4.1.5 Front Connectors........................................................................ 19
Figure 4.1 Front Connectors...................................................... 19
Table 4.1: Connectors and Jumpers......................................... 19
4.1.6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions........................................... 19
Table 4.2: Backplane Main Power 4-Pin Connector Pin
Definition .................................................................. 19
Table 4.3: Sideband Headers.................................................... 20
Table 4.4: I2C Connector Pin Definitions.................................. 20
4.1.7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions............................... 21
Figure 4.2 Front Jumpers.......................................................... 21
Table 4.5: Jumper Settings ....................................................... 22
Table 4.6: I2C and SGPIO Settings .......................................... 23
Table 4.7: SAS Port Connections in I2C and SGPIO Settings.. 23
Figure 4.3 Front Panel LEDs..................................................... 23
Table 4.8: Front Panel LEDs..................................................... 23
4.1.8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators......................................... 24
Figure 4.4 Rear Connectors...................................................... 24
Table 4.9: Rear SAS/SATA Connectors.................................... 24
Table 4.10:Rear LED Indicators................................................. 24
4.2 SATA Backplane Specifications.............................................................. 25
4.2.1 ESD Safety Guidelines............................................................... 25
4.2.2 General Safety Guidelines.......................................................... 25
4.2.3 An Important Note to Users........................................................ 25
4.2.4 Introduction to the SATA Backplane........................................... 25
4.2.5 Front Connectors and Jumpers.................................................. 26
Figure 4.5 Front Connectors...................................................... 26
Table 4.11:Connectors and Jumpers......................................... 26
4.2.6 Front Connector and Jumper Pin Definitions.............................. 26
Table 4.12:Backplane Main Power Connector Pin Definition..... 26
Table 4.13:SATA Activity LED Header Pin Definitions............... 27
4.2.7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions............................... 27
Figure 4.6 Front Jumpers.......................................................... 27
Table 4.14:Socket Settings ........................................................ 27
Figure 4.7 Front LEDs............................................................... 29
Table 4.15:Front Panel LEDs..................................................... 29
4.2.8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Rear Connectors............. 29
Figure 4.8 Rear Connectors...................................................... 29
Table 4.16:Rear SATA Connectors............................................ 29
Figure 4.9 Rear LEDs................................................................ 30
Table 4.17:Rear LED Indicators................................................. 30
Appendix A Chassis Screws................................. 31
A.1 Chassis Screws ...................................................................................... 32

Chapter 1
1General Information

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1.1 Introduction
HPC-7480 is a 4U-high rackmount industrial computer chassis for high-performance
and high-capacity computing applications. It meets a variety of application needs for
filing, printing, e-mail and web serving. This powerful computing platform is suitable
for mission-critical computer telephony applications, industrial automation, and fac-
tory management. A wide range of standard computing peripherals can be integrated
with the chassis to meet different application needs for operation under harsh condi-
tions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1.2 Specifications
Construction: Heavy-duty steel
Disk Drive Capacity: Three 5.25” disk drives
LED Indicators on Front Panel: Bi-color LEDs (green/red) for Power, Temper-
ature, and Fan status; single-color LEDs (green) for HDD activity and LAN sta-
tus.
Switch and Buttons on Front Panel: power switch, system reset button.
Front I/O Interfaces: two dual USB ports.
Cooling System: Four 80 mm x 38 mm hot-swappable cooling fans.
Air Filters: One easily-maintained filter, behind the front door.
Weight: 29.94 kg
Dimensions (W x H x D): 178 x 452 x 648 mm
1.3 Power Supply Specifications
1.4 Environment Specifications
Table 1.1: Power supply
Model 665 W PS2 power supply with 8cm fan
Watt 665 W AC-DC power supply
Input Rating 100 - 240 V, 50-60 Hz, 10-5 Amp
Output Voltage +3.3 V @ 24 A, +5V @ 30 A, 5 Vsb @ 6 A,
+12 V @ 54 A, -12 V @ 0.5 A,
Safety UL/TUV/CB/CCC
Table 1.2: Environment specifications
Environment Operating Non-operating
Temperature 0° C ~ 40° C -40° C ~ 70° C
Humidity 10 ~ 85% @ 40° C Non-Condensing 10 ~ 85% @ 40° C Non-Condensing

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Chapter 1 General Information
1.5 Dimension Diagram
Figure 1.1 Dimension Diagram
434.30 [17.10] 450.30 [17.73]
645.60 [25.42]
177 [6.97]
unit = mm [inch]

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Chapter 2
2System Setup

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2.1 Overview
The following procedures instruct users on how to install a backplane/motherboard,
add-on cards and disk drives into the HPC-7480. Please also refer to Appendix A,
Exploded Diagram, for the detailed parts of HPC-7480.
2.2 Removing the Chassis Cover
2.2.1 Disconnecting the Chassis from the Power Source
1. Turn off all peripheral devices and turn off the power supply to the HPC-7480.
2. Disconnect the AC power cords from the system.
3. Disconnect all cables and label the cables for easy identification.
After completing the above steps, you can remove the chassis cover and install com-
ponents and devices into the chassis as described in this chapter.
2.2.2 Removing the Chassis Cover
1. Press the release tab to unlock the cover.
2. The release tab will pop open as shown.
3. Slide the cover back and off of the chassis.
Figure 2.1 Removing the Chassis Cover
Caution! Use caution when installing or operating the components with the chas-
sis open. Be sure to turn off the power, unplug the power cord and
ground yourself by touching the metal chassis before you handle any
components inside the machine.
Warning! Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge when
handling components.
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Chapter 2 System Setup
2.3 Accessing the Hot-Swappable Drive Trays
Hot-swappable drives may be removed and installed from the chassis without power-
ing-down the system and without opening the chassis cover.
2.3.1 Accessing and Installing Hard Drives
1. Unlock and open the drive tray door as shown.
2. Press the release tab located on the drive tray door to release the drive tray
from its locking position.
3. Lift up the drive tray handle.
4. Pull the drive tray door downward and pull the drive tray out from the chassis.
(Note: The orientation of the picture shown below is for rack mount systems.)
Figure 2.2 Removing Hard Drive Trays
2.4 Installing Fixed Hard Drives in HPC-7480
Chassis Models
2.4.1 Disconnecting the Chassis from the Power Source
1. Turn off all peripheral devices and turn off the power supply to the HPC-7480.
2. Disconnect the AC power cord from the system.
3. Disconnect all cables and label the cables for easy identification.
4. Open the chassis cover as described in section 2.2.
5. Disconnect the wiring which the hard drive to either the motherboard or the
expansion card of the motherboard, depending upon your chassis model.
6. Unlock and open the drive tray door as shown.
7. Press the release tab located on the drive tray door to release the drive tray
from its locking position.
8. Lift up the drive tray handle.
9. Pull the drive tray door downward and pull the drive tray out from the chassis.
(Note: The orientation of the picture shown below is for rack mount systems.)
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Figure 2.3 Removing Hard Drive Trays
2.5 Installing Hard Drives into the Drive Trays
2.5.1 Installing Hard Drives
1. Remove the screws from the hard drive tray and set them aside for later use.
2. Remove the dummy drive from the hard drive tray.
3. Mount a hard drive into the hard drive tray
4. Replace the screws which were set aside earlier.
5. Install the hard drive into the chassis.
6. Push down the release tab over the newly installed hard drive.
7. Close the hard drive tray door.
Figure 2.4 Hard Drive Trays
2.6 Configuring the Storage Module
2.6.1 Storage Module Options
The storage module can configured to accommodate a variety of data storage
devices such as CD, IDE, DVD, tape and floppy drives. The chassis may be rotated
from a vertical tower position, to a horizontal rack mounting position to accommodate
use of these devices. The following configurations may be used in the HPC-7480
chassis:
5.25" Drives: Install any combination of three 5.25" devices.
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Removing the Dummy Drive Installing the Hard Drive
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2.6.2 Removing the Storage Module
1. Locate the release tab on top of the storage module as shown below. Press the
release tab to unlock the storage module.
2. Once unlocked, push the module forward and out of the chassis.
Figure 2.5 Removing the Storage Module
2.6.3 Configuring the Storage Module for 5.25" Devices
1. Remove the 5.25” drive trays from the storage module.
2. Remove the screws and drive tray brackets from the drive trays.
3. Install the 5.25” devices into the storage module.
4. Replace the module back into the chassis.
5. Ensure that the storage module is securely locked into position.
Figure 2.6 Installing 5.25" Devices into the Storage Module
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2.7 Removing and Replacing the System Fans
Before installing the motherboard in the chassis or accessing the motherboard after
installation, it is necessary to remove the system fans. One set is located at the rear
of the chassis, the other set is located in the middle of the chassis.
2.7.1 Standard Cooling Systems
HPC-7480 chassis include mid-chassis cooling fans, rear cooling fans and an air
shroud to channel air within the chassis.
Removing and Replacing Mid-chassis Fans
1. Press the release tab located on the left side of the middle chassis fan
2. While holding down the release tab, pull the fan upwards, and out of the chas-
sis.
3. When replacing the middle chassis fan, push the fan back into the fan module
slot until a click is heard, indicating that the fan has locked into position.
Figure 2.7 Removing the Middle Chassis Fans
2.8 Removing Rear Chassis Fans
1. Locate the release tab on the top of the chassis fan, at the rear of the chassis.
Push the release tab down to unlock the fan.
2. Once the fan is unlocked, tip it forward and out of the chassis.
3. When replacing the rear chassis fan, push the fan back into the fan module until
a click is heard, indicating that the fan has locked into position.
Figure 2.8 Removing Rear Chassis Fans
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Chapter 2 System Setup
2.9 Installing the Motherboard
2.9.1 Prior to Installing the Motherboard
Before the motherboard can be installed or removed, the middle and rear system
fans must be removed, as directed in sections 2.7.
Identify the locations of the following components:
Processor(s)
Mounting holes
Retention brackets
Type A (6-32) screws (included in the chassis accessory kit)
Obtain the following parts for the motherboard being used. These should be included
with the motherboard. (Refer to the motherboard documentation for details)
I/O shield
Chassis standoffs
Heatsink retention brackets
2.9.2 Motherboard Installation
Installing the Motherboard
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Lay the chassis on a flat surface.
3. Locate the mounting holes on the chassis.
4. Install the standoffs into the holes in the chassis.
5. Install the I/O shield as directed by the motherboard documentation.
6. Secure the heatsink to the motherboard as directed by the motherboard docu-
mentation.
7. Secure the motherboard to the chassis using Type A screws, which are in-
cluded in the chassis accessory kit. Do not exceed eight pounds of torque per
square inch when tightening down the motherboard.
8. Replace the middle and rear system fans as directed in section 2.7.
Figure 2.9 Installing the Motherboard

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2.10 Installing Expansion Cards
After installing the motherboard, expansion cards such as PCI cards may be installed
into the chassis.
2.10.1 Installing Expansion Cards
1. Locate the release tab on the top of the expansion card bracket
2. Gently apply pressure on the middle of the release tab to unlock the bracket as
shown.
Figure 2.10 Installing Expansion Cards
Warning! The system fans and chassis cover must be installed prior to operating
the system. Out-of-warranty damage may result if the system is oper-
ated without proper cooling protection in place.
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