AIC HA401-VG User manual

UM_HA401-VG_v1_031419
HA401-VG
Storage Server Barebone
User's Manual

Table of Contents
Preface������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i
Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ii
About This Manual������������������������������������������������������������������������������ iv
Chapter 1� Product Features ��������������������������������������������������������������1
1.1 Box Contents ...........................................................................................1
1.2 Specications ..........................................................................................2
1.3 Features ...................................................................................................3
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup ���������������������������������������������������������������� 8
2.1 Central Processing Unit Setup ............................................................... 8
2.1.1 Processor Installation ........................................................................................8
2.2 System Memory.....................................................................................11
2.2.1 DIMM Installation Order .................................................................................. 12
2.2.2 DIMM Installation ............................................................................................ 14
2.3 Top Cover ..............................................................................................15
2.3.1 Removing the Top Cover ................................................................................ 15
2.4 Power Supply Unit Module....................................................................15
2.4.1 Replacing the Power Supply Unit ................................................................... 15
2.5 Node ......................................................................................................16
2.5.1 Replacing the Node ........................................................................................ 16
2.6 Fan Module ............................................................................................16
2.6.1 Replacing the Fan............................................................................................ 16
2.7 Hard Disk Drive ......................................................................................17
2.7.1 Replacing the Internal 2.5" Hard Disk Drive ................................................... 17
2.7.2 Replacing the External 3.5" Hard Disk Drive ................................................. 17
2.8 HDD Backplane......................................................................................18
2.8.1 Replacing the HDD Backplane ........................................................................ 18
2.9 Expander Board Module ........................................................................18
2.9.1 Replacing the Expander Board........................................................................ 18
2.10 Slide Rail Installation...........................................................................19
Chapter 3� Motherboard Settings ����������������������������������������������������� 28
3.1 Motherboard Block Diagram.................................................................28
3.2 Motherboard Content List .....................................................................29

3.3 Motherboard Layout ..............................................................................30
3.4 Connector and Jumper.........................................................................31
3.4.1 Connector......................................................................................................... 31
3.4.2 Jumper ............................................................................................................ 37
3.5 System LED Indicator ..........................................................................38
3.5.1 Front Panel LED ............................................................................................... 38
3.5.2 Rear chassis LED............................................................................................. 38
3.5.3 Internal LED...................................................................................................... 39
3.6 HDD Backplane......................................................................................40
3.6.1 Placement ........................................................................................................ 40
3.6.2 Connector and Jumper.................................................................................... 41
3.6.3 System LED Indicator...................................................................................... 42
3.6.4 Drive Slot Map.................................................................................................. 44
3.7 Expander Board......................................................................................45
3.7.1 Placement ........................................................................................................ 45
3.7.2 Connector ........................................................................................................ 46
3.7.3 Jumper ............................................................................................................. 47
3.7.4 LED ................................................................................................................... 48
Chapter 4. BIOS Conguration Settings ������������������������������������������� 49
4.1 Navigation Keys.....................................................................................49
4.2 BIOS Setup .............................................................................................50
4.2.1 Menu................................................................................................................. 50
4.2.2 Startup.............................................................................................................. 50
4.3 Main .......................................................................................................53
4.3.1 Main.................................................................................................................. 53
4.4 Advanced................................................................................................54
4.4.1 Peripheral Conguration ................................................................................. 54
4.4.2 Video Conguration......................................................................................... 54
4.4.3 Socket Conguration....................................................................................... 54
4.4.4 PCH Conguration........................................................................................... 58
4.4.5 H2o IPMI Conguration................................................................................... 62
4.4.6 H2o Event Log Cong Manager ...................................................................... 63
4.5 Security ..................................................................................................64
4.5.1 Security ............................................................................................................ 64

4.6 Power......................................................................................................65
4.6.1 Power ............................................................................................................... 65
4.7 Boot ........................................................................................................66
4.7.1 Boot .................................................................................................................. 66
4.8 Exit..........................................................................................................67
4.8.1 Exit.................................................................................................................... 67
Chapter 5. BMC Conguration Settings�������������������������������������������� 68
5.1 Network Settings ...................................................................................68
5.2 Web GUI..................................................................................................71
5.2.1 Dashboard........................................................................................................ 72
5.2.2 Server Health - Sensor Readings.................................................................... 72
5.2.3 Settings ............................................................................................................ 72
5.2.4 KVM Mouse Setting......................................................................................... 73
5.2.5 Remote Control................................................................................................ 73
Chapter 6� Technical Support����������������������������������������������������������� 75

Copyright © 2019 AIC, Inc� All Rights Reserved�
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Document Release History
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Copyright
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
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or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the manufacturer.
Trademarks
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trademarks of their respective holders.
Changes
The material in this document is for information purposes only and is subject to change
without notice.
Warning
1. A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also
to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential
that only the supplied power cord be used.
2. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment.
3. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Disclaimer
AIC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
The information provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the
extent permitted by law, neither AIC or its afliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be
liable for incidental, special or consequential damages including downtime cost; lost
profits; damages relating to the procurement of substitute products or services; or
damages for loss of data, or software restoration. The information in this document
is subject to change without notice.
Instruction Symbols
Special attention should be given to the instruction symbols below.
NOTE This symbol indicates that there is an explanatory or
supplementary instruction.
CAUTION
This symbol denotes possible hardware impairment. Upmost
precaution must be taken to prevent serious harware damage.
WARNING
This symbol serves as a warning alert for potential body
injury. The user may suffer possible injury from disregard or
lack of attention.
Preface
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Before getting started, please read the following important cautions:
• All cautions and warnings on the equipment or in the manuals should be noted.
• Most electronic components are sensitive to electrical static discharge. Therefore, be
sure to ground yourself at all times when installing the internal components.
• Use a grounding wrist strap and place all electronic components in static-shielded
devices. Grounding wrist straps can be purchased in any electronic supply store.
• Be sure to turn off the power and then disconnect the power cords from your system
before performing any installation or servicing. A sudden surge of power could
damage sensitive electronic components.
• Do not open the system’s top cover. If opening the cover for maintenance is a must,
only a trained technician should do so. Integrated circuits on computer boards are
sensitive to static electricity. Before handling a board or integrated circuit, touch
an unpainted portion of the system unit chassis for a few seconds. This will help to
discharge any static electricity on your body.
• Place this equipment on a stable surface when install. A drop or fall could cause injury.
• Please keep this equipment away from humidity.
• Carefully mount the equipment into the rack, in such manner, that it won’t be
hazardous due to uneven mechanical loading.
• This equipment is to be installed for operation in an environment with maximum
ambient temperature below 35°C.
• The openings on the enclosure are for air convection to protect the equipment from
overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
• Never pour any liquid into ventilation openings. This could cause fire or electrical
shock.
• Make sure the voltage of the power source is within the specication on the label when
connecting the equipment to the power outlet. The current load and output power of
loads shall be within the specication.
• This equipment must be connected to reliable grounding before using. Pay special
attention to power supplied other than direct connections, e.g. using of power strips.
• Place the power cord out of the way of foot traffic. Do not place anything over the
power cord. The power cord must be rated for the product, voltage and current marked
on the product’s electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord
should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product.
• If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect the equipment from mains to
avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage.
• Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualied service personnel should
open the equipment.
Safety Instructions
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• If one of the following situations arise, the equipment should be checked by service
personnel:
1. The power cord or plug is damaged.
2. Liquid has penetrated the equipment.
3. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
4. The equipment does not work well or will not work according to its user manual.
5. The equipment has been dropped and/or damaged.
6. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
7. Please disconnect this equipment from the AC outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid or detergent for cleaning. The use of a moisture sheet or cloth is
recommended for cleaning.
• Module and drive bays must not be empty! They must have a dummy cover.
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Thank you for selecting and purchasing the HA401-VG.
This user's manual is provided for professional technicians to perform easy hardware
setup, basic system congurations, and quick software startup. This document pellucidly
presents a brief overview of the product design, device installation, and rmware settings
for HA401-VG. For the latest version of this user's manual, please refer to the AIC website.
Chapter 1 Product Features
HA401-VG is a flexible storage server barebone that is specifically designed to
accommodate diverse corporations and enterprises for managing heavy workloads and
multiple applications.
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
This chapter displays an easy installation guide for assembling the hardware in this
product. Utmost caution for proceeding to set up the hardware is highly advised. Most of
the components are highly fragile and vulnerable to exterior influence. Do not endanger the
device by placing the device in an unstable environment.
Chapter 3 Motherboard Settings
This chapter elaborates the overall layout of the server motherboard, including multifarious
connectors, jumpers, and LED descriptions. These descriptions assist users to congure
different settings and functions of the motherboard, as well as to conrm the location of
each connector and jumper.
Chapter 4 BIOS Conguration Settings
This chapter introduces the key features of BIOS, including the descriptions and option
keys for diverse functions. These details provide users to effortlessly navigate and
congure the input/output devices.
Chapter 5 BMC Conguration Settings
This chapter illustrates the diverse functions of IPMI BMC, including the details on logging
into the web page and assorted denitions. These descriptions are helpful in conguring
various functions through Web GUI without entering the BIOS setup. For more information
of BMC congurations, please refer to IPMI BMC (Aspeed2500) User's Manual for a more
detailed description.
Chapter 6 Technical Support
For more information or suggestion, please contact the nearest AIC corporation
representative in your district or visit the AIC website: http://www.aicipc.com/en. It is our
greatest honor to provide the best service for our customers.
About This Manual
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HA401-VG is a high density storage server that includes mother board, chassis, power
supply, and HDD backplane. For more information about our product, please visit our
website at http://www.aicipc.com/en.
Before removing the subsystem from the shipping carton, visually inspect the physical
condition of the shipping carton. Exterior damage to the shipping carton may indicate
that the contents of the carton are damaged. If any damage is found, do not remove
the components; contact the dealer where the subsystem was purchased for further
instructions. Before continuing, rst unpack the subsystem and verify that the number of
components in the shipping carton is accurate and in good condition
1�1 Box Contents
This product contains the components listed below.
Please conrm the number and the condition of the components before
installation.
• System barebone
(includes power supply, fan
& hard disk drive tray)
• Power cord (vary per region)
• Slide rail x 1 set (optional)
Product features are subject to change without notice�
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1.2 Specications
NOTE
This product does not support redundant function under 180 voltage AC inlet.
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
mm : 438 x 705 x 174.5
inches : 17.2 x 27.7 x 6.8
Motherboard
(per node) AICServer Board Virgo
Processor
(per node)
Processor
Support
Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
(Skylake and next gen. CPU)
Supports CPU TDP up to 165W
UPI Speeds10.4 GT/s, 9.6 GT/s
Socket Type Socket P0 (LGA-3647 Socket)
Chipset Support
(per node)Intel® Lewisburg C620 series PCH
System Memory
(per node)
1 x DIMM per channel
2400/2666MHz RDIMM/LRDIMM
(feature supports up to DDR4 2933MHz
by next gen. process upgrade)
- up to 192GB RDIMM SRx4
- up to 384GB RDIMM DRx4
- up to 1536GB RDIMM 3DS 8Rx4
- up to 768GB LRDIMM QRx4
- up to 1536GB LRDIMM 3DS 8Rx4
next gen. Purley Refresh CPU
Front Panel System power on/off
LEDs
A
B
Drive Bays
External 3.5" hot swap 24
Internal 2.5" 2+2 (7mm per node)
Backplane 1 x 24-port 12Gb SAS backplane
Expander Board
(per node) 1 x 48-port 12Gb SAS expander board
Expansion Slots
(per node) PCIe 3.0 2 x16 slots (LP)
3 x8 slots (LP)
System BIOS
BIOS TypeInsyde UEFI BIOS
BIOS
Features interface
redirection
Mode
On-board
Devices
SATA/SAS
Lewisburg PCH on-chip solution
2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s (by 2 x SATA 7 pin)
to 8 ports 12G SAS via 2 x SFF-8643 mini
SAS HD (optional)
BMC
Aspeed AST2500 Advanced PCIe Graphics &
Remote Management Processor
Serial over LAN
Network
Controllers
LAN Controller with dual 10GbE SFP+ +2x
(KR/SFI/XFI) or 1GbE (KX) (option)
management port
Graphics
Aspeed AST2500 Advanced PCIe Graphics &
Remote Management Processor
Rear I/O
(per node)
LAN
management
USB 2 x USB 3.0 Type A
VGA 1 x external DB-15 VGA port
Serial Port 1 x external DB-9 COM port
Power Supply
1300W 1+1 redundant power supply 80+ Platinum
System Cooling
(per node) 4 x 60x56mm easy swap fans
System
Management
Environmental
Gross Weight (w/ PSU & Rail)
kgs : 47
lbs : 104
Packaging
Dimensions(W x D x H)
mm : 657 x 940 x 468
inches : 25.8 x 37 x 18.4
Mounting Standard28" slide rail
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HA401-VG is a reliable 4U storage server barebone with 24 hotswap drives bays. This
product is designed to accommodate the AIC-patented serverboard, Virgo, which supports
two Intel®Xeon® Scalable Processors and 12 DDR4 DIMM to offer greater perfomance,
efciency, and utility for our customers. Featuring Intel® C620 Series Chipset, which is em-
phasized for its accelerated speed and expansion, this product enhances these advantag-
es by integrating flexible IO usage and system expansion into to provide greater bandwidth
and utilization.
In addition to the noteworthy features of the barebone, HA401-VG provides immediate and
efcient management with Onboard Baseboard Management Controller and greater I/O
extension. Featuring IPMI 2.0 and Aspeed AST2500 Advanced PCIe Graphics, the server
board offers support for iKVM, Media Redirection, Smash Support, IPMI over LAN, and Se-
rial over LAN.
• High-availability storage server optimized for mission-critical, enterprise-level storage
applications
• Fully redundant, fault-tolerant system supporting hot swappable compute nodes and
storage drives
• Two compute nodes, Active-Active conguration, each supporting two Intel® Xeon®
Scalable Processors
• 10GbE, PCIe NTB or SAS link between nodes for communication and fail-over
• Built-in Broadcom SAS3x48R SAS/SATA expander per node
• Intel® Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header to support Intel® Trusted Execution
Technology (TXT)
• 5 x PCIe 3.0 slots
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Front Panel
System LED Indicator and switch
Item Function
System Power
Node A
System Power LED for node A
System Warning LED for node A
Node B
System Power LED for node B
System Warning LED for node B
24 x 3.5" hot swap drive tray
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Rear Panel
Item Description
11300W 1+1 redundant power supply 80+ Platinum
21 x external DB-15 VGA port
31 x external DB-9 COM port
41 x 100Mbps RJ45 dedicated for BMC
management
5 2 x USB 3.0 Type A
62 x 10GbE SFP+
72 x Low-prole PCIe x16 slots
83 x Low-prole PCIe x8 slots
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
  

 

 

Node A (Secondary)
  
  
Node B (Primary)

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Node Top View
Item Description
94 x 60x56mm easy swap fans
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Top View
Item Description
10 1300W 1+1 redundant power supply 80+ Platinum
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Chapter 2. Hardware SetupHA401-VG User Manual
This section describes a simple instruction guide for installing the hardware components
on the serverboard system. Turn off and unplug all system and peripheral devices before
proceeding.
2�1 Central Processing Unit Setup
The serverboard supports dual Xeon scalable processors and Socket P0 (LGA-3647).
2�1�1 Processor Installation
To ensure a safe and easy setup, you need to prepare before installation:
 a T20 Torx screwdriver
 ESD wrist strap/mat and conductive foam pad
CAUTION
The pins of the processor socket are vulerable and easily susceptible to damage if ngers
or any foreign objects are pressed against them. Please keep the socket protective cover on
when the processor is not installed.
CAUTION
When unpacking a processor, hold the processor only by its edges to avoid touching the con-
tacts.
Standard Processor Assembly:
A standard processor assembly is comprised of PHM(Processor Heatsink Module)
components and processor socket assembly.
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Processor Socket Assembly:
The server board includes two processor sockets (LGA-3647), supports one or two of
the Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family and has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of
up to 165W on selected models.
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PHM Screw Installation Order:
The PHM sits level with the processor socket assembly. The PHM is NOT installed
properly if it does not sit level with the processor socket assembly. Once the PHM is
seated over the processor socket assembly, the four heat sink torque screws must be
secured in the following order as shown below.
Processor Heat Sink – Top View with Screw Tightening Order
CAUTION
Failure to tighten the heatsink screws in the specied order may cause damage to the
processor socket assembly. Heat sink screws should be tighted to 12 in-lbs torque
according to the ndicated order on the top of the heatsink label.
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