Advantech FWA-3260 User manual

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USER MANUAL
REVISION 0.02 DATE 2016/03/02
FWA-3260
1U MIDDLE-RANGE NETWORK APPLIANCE
BASED ON INTEL®XEON®DPROCESSORS
SYSTEM ON CHIP

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Update BIOS setup menu based on BIOS ver. 1.04
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About this manual
Thank you for purchasing and using the Advantech FWA-3260.
The target audience of this manual includes users, administrators and technicians. This
publication is a useful reference when installing, configuring, operating and managing the
FWA-3260.
This manual is organized as follows:
•Section 1: Getting Started helps you with the first steps with the FWA-3260.
•Section 2: Product Specification provides a detailed description of the FWA-3260 and
its features.
•Section 3: Configuration and Service describes how to change the FWA-3260’s
configuration or how to install and service replaceable items.
•Section 4: Tips, Tricks and Troubleshooting provides best practices and other
information that may be helpful for operation and troubleshooting of the FWA-3260
•Appendices provide supplemental information referenced in the other sections of this
document.
Useful documents
If you cannot find the information you’re looking for or need more detailed information on a
specific topic, please refer to the list of additional documents and other sources of information
below. Please contact your Advantech representative if you need help on obtaining these
documents or still can’t find what you’re looking for.
- Advanced LAN Bypass User Manual
- Advantech IPMI User Manual
- Information on intel CPUs, Chipsets and NIC silicon can be found at www.intel.com
- FWA-3260 Reference Platform Software User’s Guide (for samples only)
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Warning! Warnings indicate conditions, which, if not observed, can cause
personal injury.
Caution! Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or
losing data.
Note! Notes provide additional information.

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Please let us know of any aspect of this product, including the manual, which could use
improvement or correction. We appreciate your valuable input in helping make our products
and documentation better.
Please send all such - in writing to: [e-mail]
Acknowledgements
Xeon, QuickAssist and Intel are trademarked by Intel Corp. All other product names or
trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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Table of Contents
1. GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................ 13
1.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................ 13
1.1.1 Safety Precautions per IEC704-1.................................................................... 13
1.1.2 Safety Precautions - Static Electricity............................................................. 14
1.2 UNPACKING .............................................................................................................. 14
1.3 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION............................................................................. 16
1.3.1 Rack Mounting ............................................................................................... 16
1.3.2 Powering On................................................................................................... 17
1.3.3 Connecting to the Console............................................................................. 17
1.3.4 Installing an OS............................................................................................... 20
1.3.4.1 Pre-Installed reference OS ............................................................................. 20
1.3.4.2 Installing and/or boot an OS from a USB key................................................. 20
1.3.4.3 Installing an OS via network boot .................................................................. 21
1.3.4.4 Booting an OS via network boot .................................................................... 21
1.4 GETTING HELP:TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE .................................................... 25
2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ..................................................................................... 26
2.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................................................ 26
2.2 PRODUCT VERSIONS ................................................................................................... 27
2.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 28
2.3.1 System dimensions......................................................................................... 30
2.3.2 Regulatory Compliance .................................................................................. 30
2.3.2.1 Safety.............................................................................................................. 30
2.3.2.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility....................................................................... 30
2.3.2.3 CE Mark .......................................................................................................... 31
2.4 DETAILED DESCRIPTION............................................................................................... 31
2.4.1 Front elements............................................................................................... 31
2.4.1.1 LED details...................................................................................................... 32
2.4.2 Rear Elements ................................................................................................ 32
2.4.3 System block diagram .................................................................................... 33
2.4.4 Processor(s).................................................................................................... 33
2.4.5 Memory.......................................................................................................... 34
2.4.6 Chipset............................................................................................................ 35
2.4.6.1 USB................................................................................................................. 35
2.4.6.2 SATA ............................................................................................................... 36
2.4.6.3 Legacy Functions and IO................................................................................. 37
2.4.7 Network interfaces (onboard) ....................................................................... 38
2.4.8 PCIe Expansion ............................................................................................... 38
2.4.9 TPM Module................................................................................................... 39
2.4.10 LCD Module.................................................................................................... 39
2.4.11 Mass Storage.................................................................................................. 39
2.4.12 BIOS................................................................................................................ 40
2.4.12.1 Password protection .................................................................................. 40
2.4.12.2 BIOS defaults .............................................................................................. 41
2.4.12.3 PCIe Tree..................................................................................................... 41

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2.4.13 Platform Management................................................................................... 42
2.4.14 Power Supplies............................................................................................... 45
2.4.14.1 Product Labelling........................................................................................ 45
2.4.14.2 Electronic label: FRU EEPROM.................................................................... 47
2.5 ADVANCED PLATFORM FEATURES ................................................................................. 48
2.5.1 Intrusion detection......................................................................................... 48
2.5.2 Watchdog....................................................................................................... 48
2.5.3 LAN Bypass..................................................................................................... 48
2.5.3.1 LAN Bypass Segments .................................................................................... 49
2.5.3.2 Bypass Watchdog Support ............................................................................. 49
2.5.3.3 LED Behaviour ................................................................................................ 49
2.6 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES AND RELATED PRODUCTS.......................................................... 50
2.6.1 Accessories..................................................................................................... 50
3. CONFIGURATION AND SERVICE............................................................................. 51
3.1 JUMPER SETTINGS...................................................................................................... 51
3.2 BIOS SETUP MENU.................................................................................................... 51
3.2.1 Main Setup Menu........................................................................................... 52
3.2.1.1 Setting System Time and Date ....................................................................... 53
3.2.2 Platform Setup Menu..................................................................................... 54
3.2.2.1 Serial Port Console Redirection...................................................................... 54
3.2.2.2 USB Configuration.......................................................................................... 56
3.2.2.3 Trusted Computing ........................................................................................ 58
3.2.2.4 H/W Monitor.................................................................................................. 60
3.2.2.5 Virtualization.................................................................................................. 60
3.2.2.6 Platform Management................................................................................... 61
3.2.3 Hardware........................................................................................................ 63
3.2.3.1 Hardware Setup: CPU Configuration.......................................................... 64
3.2.3.2 Hardware Setup: North Bridge Configuration............................................ 66
3.2.3.3 PCI Express Port Configuration ...................................................................... 67
3.2.3.4 QPI Configuration.......................................................................................... 68
3.2.3.5 Hardware Setup: South Bridge Configuration............................................ 70
3.2.3.6 USB Configuration......................................................................................... 72
3.2.3.7 ACPI Setting.................................................................................................... 72
3.2.3.8 Runtime Error logging .................................................................................... 73
3.2.4 Server Mgmt................................................................................................... 74
3.2.5 Security Setup ................................................................................................ 76
3.2.6 POST & Boot Menu ........................................................................................ 76
3.2.6.1 Compatibility Support Module (CSM) Configuration..................................... 78
3.2.7 Save & Exit Menu ........................................................................................... 79
3.3 INSTALLING COMPONENTS .......................................................................................... 80
3.3.1 Removing the top cover................................................................................. 80
3.3.2 Reinstalling the top cover .............................................................................. 81
3.3.3 Disk Installation.............................................................................................. 81
3.3.3.1 2.5” HDD drive............................................................................................ 81
3.3.3.2 M.2 SSD....................................................................................................... 86
3.3.4 Memory Installation....................................................................................... 87

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3.4 FIRMWARE UPGRADES................................................................................................ 90
3.4.1 BIOS................................................................................................................ 90
3.4.2 LAN Bypass..................................................................................................... 90
3.5 REPLACING FRUS....................................................................................................... 90
3.5.1 Disk drives ...................................................................................................... 90
3.5.1.1 2.5” HDD..................................................................................................... 91
3.5.1.2 M.2 SSD....................................................................................................... 91
3.5.2 CMOS Battery................................................................................................. 91
3.5.3 DIMMs............................................................................................................ 92
A. APPENDIX: CONNECTOR PINOUT AND LED INFORMATION..................................... 94
B. BIOS POST CODES................................................................................................. 97
C. APPENDIX: POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATION......................................................... 103
D. APPENDIX: DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ........................................................ 104
E. APPENDIX: WARRANTY AND RMA....................................................................... 105

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List of Figures
Figure 1 : Mounting ear thread holes ............................................................................................... 16
Figure 2: Mounting ear screws inserted but not fastened yet .......................................................... 16
Figure 3: PuTTY Session Configuration ............................................................................................. 18
Figure 4: PuTTY Serial Configuration ................................................................................................ 18
Figure 5: PuTTY Keyboard Settings................................................................................................... 19
Figure 6: PuTTY Colour Settings........................................................................................................ 19
Figure 7: BIOS POST screen (example).............................................................................................. 20
Figure 8: System Overview............................................................................................................... 27
Figure 9: System Dimensions ........................................................................................................... 30
Figure 10: System Front View........................................................................................................... 31
Figure 11: Front LEDs ....................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 12: System Rear View............................................................................................................ 32
Figure 13: Block diagram.................................................................................................................. 33
Figure 14: DIMM Location................................................................................................................ 35
Figure 15: m.2 SSD ........................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 16: Mass storage components............................................................................................... 40
Figure 17: Thermal Sensor Locations................................................................................................ 44
Figure 18: Type Label (bottom) ........................................................................................................ 45
Figure 19: Product Labels (internal) ................................................................................................. 46
Figure 20: Connectivity options of LAN ports in a bypass segment................................................... 48
Figure 21: Onboard LAN ports and bypass segments........................................................................ 49
Figure22: BIOS POST screen (example)............................................................................................. 51
Figure 23: BIOS Setup Screen Organization ...................................................................................... 52
Figure 24: BIOS Setup Main screen................................................................................................... 52
Figure25: Platform Setup Main screen ............................................................................................. 54
Figure 26: Platform Setup: Console Redirection Menu ..................................................................... 55
Figure 27: Platform Setup: USB Configuration Menu........................................................................ 57
Figure 28: Platform Setup: Trusted Computing ................................................................................ 58
Figure 29: Platform Setup: Trusted Computing with TPM2.0............................................................ 59
Figure 30: Platform Setup: H/W monitor ......................................................................................... 60
Figure 31: Platform Setup: Virtualization ......................................................................................... 61
Figure 32: Platform Setup: Platform Management........................................................................... 62
Figure 33: Hardware Configuration Menu ........................................................................................ 64
Figure 34: Chipset: Processor Configuration Menu........................................................................... 65
Figure 35: NorthBridge Configuration Menu .................................................................................... 66
Figure 36: Hardware Setup: PCI Subsystem...................................................................................... 67
Figure 37: Hardware Setup: QPI configuration ................................................................................. 69
Figure 38: Hardware Setup: South Bridge configuration................................................................... 70
Figure 39: Hardware Setup: SATA configuration .............................................................................. 71
Figure 40: Hardware Setup: USB configuration ................................................................................ 72
Figure 41: Hardware Setup: ACPI configuration ............................................................................... 73
Figure 42: Hardware Setup: Runtime Error logging configuration .................................................... 74
Figure 43: Server Mgmt configuration.............................................................................................. 75
Figure 44 Boot Configuration ........................................................................................................... 77
Figure 45: Post & Boot Setup: CSM Configuration Menu.................................................................. 78
Figure 46: Save & Exit Menu ............................................................................................................ 79
Figure 47: Top cover screw locations ( left/rear/right) ..................................................................... 80
Figure 48: Slide Top Cover back........................................................................................................ 81
Figure 49: Top Cover Flange Disengagement.................................................................................... 81
Figure 50: Screws for HDD mounting................................................................................................ 81

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Figure 51: HDD Carrier plate dampeners.......................................................................................... 82
Figure 52: Carrier plate and HDD alignment..................................................................................... 82
Figure 53: Screw insertion and fastening.......................................................................................... 83
Figure 54: HDD Carrier plate screw locations ................................................................................... 83
Figure 55: Insertion of the carrier into the chassis............................................................................ 84
Figure 56: SATA cabling.................................................................................................................... 85
Figure 57: SATA Connector keying.................................................................................................... 85
Figure 58: HDD Power cable............................................................................................................. 86
Figure 59: M.2 SSD mounting screw.................................................................................................86
Figure 60: m.2 SSD key alignment .................................................................................................... 87
Figure 61: M.2 SSD angled insertion................................................................................................. 87
Figure 62: M.2 SSD mounting........................................................................................................... 87
Figure 63: Opening DIMM latches.................................................................................................... 88
Figure 64: DIMM key alignment ....................................................................................................... 88
Figure 65: DIMM insertion into slide rails ........................................................................................ 89
Figure 66: Seating the DIMM in the socket....................................................................................... 89
Figure 67: Unlocking the battery...................................................................................................... 92
Figure 68 Battery Polarity ................................................................................................................ 92
Figure 69: Unlocking and removing a DIMM .................................................................................... 93
Figure 70: RJ45 Console connector................................................................................................... 94
Figure 71: Stacked USB Type A connector ........................................................................................ 95
Figure 72: RJ45 10/100/1000 Base-T connector ............................................................................... 95

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List of Tables
Table 1: Packaging List ..................................................................................................................... 15
Table 2: PXE BIOS Options................................................................................................................ 22
Table 3: System components ........................................................................................................... 27
Table 4: Available Product Versions .................................................................................................27
Table 5: Specifications...................................................................................................................... 29
Table 6: Applicable Safety Regulations............................................................................................. 30
Table 7: Applicable EMC Regulations ............................................................................................... 31
Table 8: Front elements ................................................................................................................... 32
Table 9: Rear elements .................................................................................................................... 32
Table 10: Xeon D SKUs for Network and Enterprise Storage Infrastructure...................................... 34
Table 11: DIMM mapping................................................................................................................. 35
Table 12: Validated DIMMs.............................................................................................................. 35
Table 13: USB Ports.......................................................................................................................... 35
Table 14: SATA Ports........................................................................................................................ 36
Table 15: Validated SATA drives....................................................................................................... 37
Table 16: COM Ports ........................................................................................................................ 37
Table 17: SMBus Devices.................................................................................................................. 38
Table 18: PCIe devices...................................................................................................................... 42
Figure 19: Display of CPU temperature ............................................................................................ 44
Table 20: Thermal Sensors ............................................................................................................... 45
Table 21: Product Labels .................................................................................................................. 47
Table 22: FRU Data Synced to the DMI Tables.................................................................................. 47
Table 23: Bypass States and LED behaviour...................................................................................... 50
Table 24: Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 50
Table 25: BIOS Setup: Main Menu.................................................................................................... 53
Table 26: Platform Setup: COM1 Console Redirection Menu Items.................................................. 56
Table 27: USB Configuration Menu .................................................................................................. 58
Table 28: Trusted Computing Menu ................................................................................................. 58
Table 29: Trusted Computing Menu with TPM2.0 ............................................................................ 60
Table 30: Virtualization Menu.......................................................................................................... 61
Table 31: Platform Management Menu ........................................................................................... 63
Table 32: Processor Configuration Menu ......................................................................................... 65
Table 33: Northbridge Configuration Menu ..................................................................................... 67
Table 34: Hardware Setup: PCI Subsystem Menu Items ................................................................... 68
Table 35: Hardware Setup: QPI configuration Menu Items .............................................................. 69
Table 36: Hardware Setup: South Bridge configuration Menu Items................................................ 71
Table 37: Hardware Setup: SATA configuration Menu Items............................................................ 71
Table 38: Hardware Setup: USB configuration Menu Items.............................................................. 72
Table 39: Hardware Setup: ACPI configuration Menu Items............................................................. 73
Table 40: Hardware Setup: Runtime Error logging Menu Items........................................................ 74
Table 41: Server Mgmt configuration Menu Items ........................................................................... 75
Table 42 Boot Configuration ............................................................................................................ 77
Table 43: CSM Configuration Menu.................................................................................................. 78
Table 44: Save & Exit Menu Options ................................................................................................ 80
Table 45: Console connector pin assignment ................................................................................... 94
Table 46: Stacked USB Type A connector pin assignment.................................................................95
Table 47: RJ45 10/100/1000 Base-T connector pin assignment........................................................ 96
Table 48: RJ45 connector LED indication .......................................................................................... 96
Table 49: BIOS POST Codes ............................................................................................................ 102
Table 50: Single AC Power Supply Specification ............................................................................. 103

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Glossary
ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface
APIC Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller
BIOS Basic Input Output System
BMC Baseboard Management Controller
CPU Central Processing Unit
EHCI Enhanced Host Controller Interface
FRU Field Replaceable Unit
FW Firmware
GbE Gigabit Ethernet
HPM Hardware Platform Management
HWM Hardware Monitor (chip)
IPMC Intelligent Platform Management Controller
IPMI Intelligent Platform Management Interface
LOM Lights Out Management
MAC Media Access Control
MTBF Mean Time Between Failures
NIC Network Interface Controller
NMC Network Mezzanine Card
NVRAM Non-volatile Random Access Memory
OOS Out Of Service
PCH Platform Controllers Hub
PCIe PCI Express
PECI Platform Environment Control Interface
PCI SIG PCI Special Interest Group
PICMG PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group
POST Power On Self Test
PSU Power Supply Unit
PXE Pre-boot Execution Environment
QAT QuickAssist Technology
QPI QuickPath Interconnect
RASUM Reliability, Availability, Serviceability, Usability, Maintainability
RDIMM Registered DIMM
RMCP Remote Management Control Protocol
RX Receive

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SAS Serial Attached SCSI
SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
SCSI Small Computer System Interface
SDR Sensor Data Record
SerDes Serializer/Deserializer
SOL Serial Over LAN
SSD Solid State Disk
SW Software
TPM Trusted Platform Module
TX Transmit
UDIMM Unbuffered DIMM
UHCI Universal Host Controller Interface
USB Universal Serial Bus

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1. GETTING STARTED
1.1 Safety Instructions
This section provides warnings that precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout this
manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of this equipment. You should also employ all other safety
precautions necessary for the operation of the equipment in your operating environment. If
you are not sure about the precautions applicable to your operating environment, please
contact your company’s safety administrator. For basic information you may also refer to the
safety precautions per IEC704-1 listed below although Advantech disclaims all responsibility
for the accuracy of any statements contained therein and its applicability for your specific
environment.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual
could result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Advantech intends to provide all necessary information to install and handle the FWA-3260 in
this manual. Because of the complexity of this product and its various uses, we do not
guarantee that the given information is complete. If you need additional information, contact
your Advantech representative.
The product has been designed to meet the standard industrial safety requirements. It must
not be used except in its specific area as specified in section 2.3.
Only personnel trained by Advantech or persons qualified in electronics or electrical
engineering are authorized to install, service or maintain the product. The information given in
this manual is meant to complete the knowledge of a specialist and must not be used as
replacement for qualified personnel. Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers.
Only factory authorized service personnel or other qualified service personnel may remove
equipment covers for internal subassembly or component replacement or any internal
adjustment.
Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification of the equipment or
the warranty may be voided. Contact your local Advantech representative for service and
repair to make sure that all safety features are maintained.
1.1.1 Safety Precautions per IEC704-1
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall
may cause damage.
5. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment
to the power outlet.
6. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over the
power cord.
7. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
8. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid
damage by transient over-voltage.
9. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
10. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened only by qualified service personnel.
11. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:
12. The power cord or plug is damaged.
13. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
14. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

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15. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according
16. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
17. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
18. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE
TEMPERATURE MAY GO BEYOND THE RANGE SPECIFIED IN Technical
Specifications. THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD
BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
19. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY
THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
20. The sound pressure level at the operator’s position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is no
more than 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: The set of instructions is given according to IEC704-1. Advantech disclaims all
responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.
1.1.2 Safety Precautions - Static Electricity
Follow instructions below to protect yourself from harm and the products from damage:
1. Be sure you are at an ESD workstation, or grounded with an ESD strap before opening
the top cover or installing/removing any unit accessible from the outside. Doing so will
discharge any static electricity that might have built up in your body.
2. Don’t touch any components inside the system while the system is on.
3. Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush of power
as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive electronic components.
4. When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove
the component's antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component
in the unit.
5. When transporting any electrical component, first place it in an antistatic container or
packaging.
1.2 Unpacking
Please check the delivery for completeness as you open the carton carefully. If any of the
items listed in Table 1 is missing or damaged, please contact your Advantech
representative.
When opening the box, you will find the FWA-3260 embedded in protective foam and the
accessory box embedded to the foam. Remove the accessory box first and then pull out the
unit including the protective foam using both hands. Now, remove the foam and the plastic
sleeve on the unit.
After unpacking the unit, please check for any visible damage of the unit and contact your
Advantech representative in case of any issue.
Please note that unless agreed otherwise power cords need to be ordered separately. Please
refer to section 2.6 for ordering information.

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Item
Qty.
Image
Description
Network
Appliance
FWA-3260
1
1U Middle-Range
Network Appliance
based on Intel® Xeon™D
processors
System On Chip
Console
cable
1
Adapter cable RJ45 to
DB9 2m for RS232.
HDD Carrier
plate
1
Carrier Plate for 2.5”
HDD
HDD Carrier
Screw Set
1
Screws (4pcs) for
mounting the HDD
carrier plate inside the
chassis
m.2 Screw
2
Screw for m.2 SSD
mounting
SATA Cable
1
SATA Cable for HDD
connection
Mounting
Ears
2
Mounting Ears for Rack
mounting
Mounting Ear
Screw Set
1
Screws (6pcs) for
mounting the ears on the
chassis
Table 1: Packaging List

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1.3 Installation and Configuration
The FWA-3260 comes as a pre-configured system with CPUs, memory and peripherals
installed in the unit. In the rare case that you procured a barebone system or need to install
components in the FWA-3260 for any other reason, please refer to section 3.
1.3.1 Rack Mounting
The FWA-3260 appliance is designed to be installed in a standard 19-inch rack. Please follow
the basic guidelines below for rack mounting:
1. Mount the mounting ears on the each side of the unit using the screws included.
1) Locate the threaded mount holes on the chassis on the side, close to the front
panel
Figure 1 : Mounting ear thread holes
2) Place the mounting ear over the holes and insert the three screws. Do not tighten
the screws immediately.
Figure 2: Mounting ear screws inserted but not fastened yet
3) After all screws have been inserted, hand tightened them using a PH2 screw driver
to ensure secure installation.
2. Ensure the rack is adequate for the unit (weight) and the application.
3. Use the mounting hardware recommended by the rack manufacturer to mount the unit in
the rack. Four mounting screws, compatible with the rack design, must be used and
hand tightened to ensure secure installation
4. While Advantech does not supply support brackets, slide rails are available for separate
order. Please refer to section 2.6 for options.
5. Choose a mounting location where all four mounting holes line up with those of the
mounting bars of the 19-inch cabinet.
6. Choose a mounting location that does not block any air inlet and air outlet areas of the
unit, It is also recommended to factor in heat generated by adjacent equipment and to
avoid exposure to direct sunlight when mounting the unit. If installed in a closed or multi-
unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be
greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the
equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum recommended ambient
temperature per section 2.3.
7. Route cables away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures and sources of noise.

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Make sure that cables do not block air inlet and outlet areas.
8. Reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment must be maintained.
1.3.2 Powering On
Before connecting the FWA-3260 to the power outlet, please make sure that the power
rating of the outlet and the FWA-3260’s PSU match. Please also make sure that the primary
circuit and all power distribution in not overloaded. Inrush current and steady state power
specifications for the FWA-3260 can be found in appendix C as well as the type label on the
bottom of the unit.
Connect the power cord to the PSU module and then to the power outlet. The System has a
DC on/off button next to the power connector.
The unit will automatically power on after power is supplied and push the DC on/off button
to on position one times. The green LED on the front panel should be lit as the unit is under
power.
Please refer to section 2.4 for the location of front and rear panel elements.
1.3.3 Connecting to the Console
FWA-3260 does not provide an interface for an external monitor in the standard
configuration. BIOS output as well as OS output are provided via a serial terminal connection
by default.
The remainder of this section describes how to configure PuTTY on a Windows platform for
connection with the FWA-3260 serial console as a reference. Other terminal programs may
be used in a similar way as well.
Open up PuTTY and begin the configuration as shown below. Please use the actual COM
port’s number on the client machine instead of “COM1”.
Specify “COM1”under serial line and “115200”for speed, no parity, no flow control.
Check Serial for connection type.
Check “VT100+” for keypad in the keyboard submenu
Check “Colour” or “Both” for “Indicate bolded text” in the colours submenu
Click the “Open”button and a PuTTY terminal screen will appear.

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Figure 3: PuTTY Session Configuration
Figure 4: PuTTY Serial Configuration

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Figure 5: PuTTY Keyboard Settings
Figure 6: PuTTY Colour Settings

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If the connection is successful you should be able to see the BIOS Power On (POST) screen
after powering the unit:
Figure 7: BIOS POST screen (example)
Please note that the BISO is doing some initial start up work while the console is still not
active. It may take a while until the BIOS POST screen appears. On the other hand, the BIOS
has been optimized for minimum boot time. The BIOS will move through POST quickly and
immediately try to boot an OS according to the selected boot options in the BIOS:
In case you would extend the time the BIOS displays the POST screen and waits for a key
press to enter the setup menu, you can do so via the BIOS setup menu. Please refer to
section 3.2 for details.
1.3.4 Installing an OS
Several options are available for OS installation:
- System comes with a preinstalled OS
- Install an image from a USB key
- Install an OS via network boot.
If you use Advantech’s services to pre-install an OS, you can skip the following section.
1.3.4.1 Pre-Installed reference OS
If you receive this manual along with a sample unit, the system will have a reference OS
installed by default. The unit will be ready to boot the reference OS from the mass storage
option selected.
1.3.4.2 Installing and/or boot an OS from a USB key
To install an OS via USB and/or boot the appliance from an USB stick, please make sure the
following BIOS options are configured properly:
Advanced Setup: USB Configuration: Mass Storage Driver = Enabled