Cyphre BT1 User manual

BT1 Security Appliance
User Guide
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Publication Date:9/28/2018
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Table of Contents
Contacting Cyphre Security Solutions, LLC vii
Warning Statements (Déclarations d'avertissement) ix
1 About this Manual 1
1.1 Overview 1
1.1.1 Manual Organization 1
2 System Overview BT1 Security Appliance 3
2.1 Physical Installation Configurations 3
2.2 BT1 Security Appliance Chassis 3
2.3 BT1 Security Appliance in a Rack Mounted Optional Tray Accessory 3
2.4 Connecting External Devices 5
2.5 Front Panel 6
2.6 Rear Panel 6
2.7 Component Checklist 7
2.8 Processor 7
2.9 Power 8
2.10 ECC Memory 8
2.11 Storage 8
2.11.1 RAID 8
2.12 Density 8
2.13 System Environmentals 9
2.13.1 Space and Airflow Requirements 9
2.13.1.1 Adequate Airflow Example 9
2.13.2 Temperature Requirements 10
2.13.3 Power Requirements 10
2.13.3.1 Electrical Grounding Requirements 11
2.14 Hardware Components 12
2.14.1 The BT1 Security Appliance 12
2.15 Technical Specifications 24
2.16 Quick Start Guide 27
3 BT1 Installation 29
3.1 BT1 Installation Preparation 31
3.2 Prerequisite for installing the BT1 31
3.2.1 Before You Begin 31
3.3 BT1 Shipping Box Contents 32
3.4 Log in to the BT1 35
3.5 Powering Up an Appliance 36
Power Up Best Practice 36
3.5.1 Powering Up an Appliance after a Power Outage 38
3.6 Powering Down an Appliance 39
Power Down and Disconnect an Appliance Best Practice 39
3.7 BT1 Console 40
3.7.1 The Basics 40
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3.7.2 Connecting Directly with HDMI 41
3.7.3 USB Hub 41
3.7.4 Console Terminal Configuration Specifications 41
3.7.5 Physical Console Connection Options 41
3.8 Ethernet Ports 45
3.9 Connecting the BT1 to a Network 46
3.10 Installing the BT1 Optional Tray Accessory in a Rack 47
3.10.1 Specifications 48
3.10.2 Unpacking the Tray 48
3.10.3 Installing the Outer Rail Channels in a Rack 52
3.10.4 Re-installing the Inner Rail Slides 54
3.11 Installing a BT1 in an Optional Tray Accessory 56
3.12 Removing an Appliance from an Optional Tray Accessory 59
3.13 Removing the Appliance Cover 62
3.14 Reinstalling the Appliance Cover 64
3.15 Installing DIMMs 66
3.16 Hard Drive Assembly Removal 68
3.17 Hard Drive Assembly Installation 71
3.18 Hard Drive LED Indicators 73
3.19 Removing a Hard Drive from a Caddy 74
3.20 Installing a Hard Drive in Caddy 76
3.21 Power Supply Replacement 78
3.22 Fan Wall Replacement 83
3.23 Installing the Operating System 87
3.24 Operating System Installation with an External USB Device 88
3.24.1 Installation Files on the Install Media 88
3.24.2 Performing the Install 88
3.25 Operating System Network Installation 90
3.25.1 Advantages 90
3.25.2 Disadvantages 90
3.25.3 Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) 90
3.25.4 BOOTP / DHCP Configuration 90
3.26 RAID Controller Card Removal 92
To remove the RAID card: 93
3.27 RAID Controller Card Installation 96
Installing a Replacement Card 97
3.28 Configuring and Setting up RAID 100
4 System Setup 101
4.1 Entering System Setup 101
4.2 Editing the Setup Screens 101
4.3 Screen Navigation Keys 102
4.4 Viewing System Setup 103
4.5 The System Setup Navigation 105
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4.6 Exit System Setup 107
4.7 Upgrading the System Setup 108
4.8 Main Tab 109
4.8.1 U-Boot: Version 111
4.8.2 U-Boot: Build Date 112
4.8.3 Hardware: CPU 113
4.8.4 Hardware: Core 114
4.8.5 Hardware: Memory Type 115
4.8.6 Hardware: Memory Size 116
4.8.7 System Clock: Time 117
4.8.8 System Clock: Date 119
4.9 Advanced Tab 121
4.9.1 IO Settings: Device for IO 123
4.9.2 Memory Settings: Controller Interleaving 125
4.9.3 Advanced Memory Settings: Bank Interleaving 128
4.9.4 Advanced Memory Settings: ECC 130
4.10 Boot Tab 132
4.10.1 Boot Choices: Normal Boot 134
4.10.2 Boot Choices: Network Boot 135
4.10.3 Boot Choices: HD Installer 136
4.10.4 Boot Choices: Rescue Boot 138
4.10.5 Boot Options: Extra Boot Arguments 140
4.10.6 Network Configuration: Machine IP 142
4.10.7 Network Configuration: Server IP 144
4.10.8 Network Configuration: Boot File 146
4.10.9 Network Configuration: Ramdisk File 148
4.11 PCIe Tab 150
4.12 System Tab 151
4.13 RAID Tab 153
4.14 RAID Interface 154
5 About the IPMITool 157
5.1 IPMITool Command Syntax 158
5.2 IPMITool Description 158
5.3 IPMITool Security 160
5.4 IPMITool Command Syntax 161
5.5 Command: help 162
5.6 Command: bmc|mc 165
5.7 Command: channel 167
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5.8 info [channel number] 168
5.9 Command: getaccess <channel number> [userid] 169
5.10 Command: chassis 170
5.11 Command: event 173
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5.12 Command: exec <filename> 174
5.13 Command: fru 175
5.14 i2c <i2caddr> <read bytes> [<write data>] 177
5.15 Command: isol 178
5.16 Command: lan 179
5.17 Command: pef 182
5.18 Command: raw <netfn> <cmd> [data] 183
5.19 Command: sdr 184
5.20 Command: sel 186
5.21 Command: sensor 188
5.22 Command: session 189
5.23 Command: sol 190
5.24 user 192
6 Troubleshooting the BT1 193
6.1 Contacting Cyphre Customer Support 193
6.2 Symptom Information 193
6.3 Power Supply Diagnostics 195
6.4 Temperature Diagnostics 197
6.5 Ethernet 197
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Proprietary Notice
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The hardware or software
described in this document is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement. The
software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of those agreements. No part of
this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or any
means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and audio recording for any purpose other
than the purchaser's personal use without the written permission of Cyphre Security Solutions, LLC
(CSS), a RigNet subsidary.. Copyright © 2018 Cyphre Security Solutions, LLC. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
Cyphre Security Solutions, LLC (CSS), a RigNet subsidary., and the Cyphre logo are registered
trademarks, of Cyphre Security Solutions, LLC (CSS), a RigNet subsidary.
BT1™ is a registered trademark of Cyphre Security Solutions, LLC (CSS), a RigNet subsidary.
BT1 Security Appliance is Copyright © of Cyphre Security Solutions, LLC (CSS), a RigNet subsidary.
All brand or product names, other than Cyphre Security Solutions, LLC (CSS), a RigNet subsidary. or
Cyphre, referenced in this guide are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of their
respective holders in the United States and/or other countries.
IPMITool is licensed under the GNOME open source license agreement.
IPMITool man page is used with permission from Duncan Laurie.
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Contacting Cyphre Security Solutions, LLC
Headquarters
Cyphre Security Solutions, LLC (CSS), a RigNet subsidary.
15115 Park Row Suite 300
Houston, Texas 77084
Phone: [phone]
Help Desk: [e-mail]
Sales: [e-mail]
Web Site: www.cyphre.com
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Warning Statements (Déclarations d'avertissement)
The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations
which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact
©2018 Cyphre Security Solutions, LLC. Customer Support for assistance. Only certified technicians
should attempt to install or configure components.
Read this chapter in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the BT1.
These warnings may also be found on our web site at www.cyphre.com.
En Français
Les énoncés suivants sont des avertissements fournis par l'industrie à l'utilisateur afin de le prévenir
des situations qui peuvent occasionner des dommages corporels. Si vous avez des questions ou
éprouvez des difficultés, contactez le service à la clientèle pour de l’assistance. Seul des techniciens
certifiés devraient tenter d'installer ou de configurer les composants.
Lire ce chapitre dans son intégralité avant d'installer ou de configurer les composants dans le
serveur BT1 Security Appliance.
Vous pouvez retrouver ces mises en garde sur notre site Web au www.cyphre.com.
Warning Definitions
Warning!
This symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Prior to
working on, equipment, be aware of hazards involved with electricity and electrical circuits. Review
the standard best practices for preventing accidents.
En Français
Définitions d’avertissement
Avertissement!
Ce symbole signifie un danger. Vous êtes dans une situation qui pourrait entraîner des
blessures corporelles. Avant de travailler sur de l'équipement soyez conscient des risques liés à
l'électricité et les circuits électriques. Passez en revue les meilleures pratiques de prévention des
accidents.
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Extended Slide Rails Warning
!
The weight of the appliance on extended slide rails can be enough to overturn an
equipment rack. Do not place objects on the BT1 Optional Tray Accessory or use it as a
step.
Avertissement concernant les glissières du tendeur
!
Le poids du serveur sur des glissières prolongées du tendeur peut suffire à renverser
un support d’équipement. Ne placez aucun objet sur le plateau BT1 ou ne pas s’en
servir comme une marche.
Installation Instructions
!
Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.
Instructions d'installation
!
Lisez les instructions d'installation avant de connecter le système à la source
d'alimentation.
Circuit Breaker
!
This product relies on the facility's installation for short-circuit (over-current) protection.
Ensure that the protective device is rated no greater than: 250 V, 20 A.
Disjoncteur
!
Ce produit repose sur l'installation de l’équipement de protection de court-circuit
(surintensité). Assurez-vous que le dispositif de protection est non supérieur à 250 V,
20 A.
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Power Disconnection Warning
!
The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord
removed from the power supply before accessing the appliance interior to install or
remove system components.
Avertissement concernant la coupure d’alimentation
!
Le système doit être déconnecté de toutes les sources d'alimentation et le cordon
d'alimentation retiré de l'alimentation avant d'accéder à l'intérieur du serveur pour
installer ou supprimer des composants du système.
Equipment Installation
!
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this
equipment.
Installation de l'équipement
!
Seul le personnel formé et qualifié doit être autorisé à installer, remplacer ou réparer
cet appareil.
Restricted Area
!
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area
can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of
security. (This warning does not apply to workstations.)
Espace réservé
!
Cet appareil est conçu pour une installation dans des zones d'accès restreint. Une zone
d'accès restreint est accessible uniquement par l'utilisation d'un outil spécial, des
verrous et clés, ou d'autres moyens de sécurité. (Cet avertissement ne s'applique pas
aux postes de travail.)
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Battery Handling
!
CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Manipulation des batteries
!
ATTENTION RISQUE D'EXPLOSION SI LA BATTERIE EST REMPLACÉE PAR UN TYPE
INCORRECT. JETEZ LES PILES USAGÉES SELON LES INSTRUCTIONS.
Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes
!
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Se conformer aux codes électriques locaux et nationaux
!
L’installation de l'équipement doit être conforme aux codes électriques locaux et
nationaux.
Product Disposal
!
Disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and
regulations.
Élimination des déchets
!
L'élimination de ce produit doit être manipulé selon les lois et règlements nationaux.
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Fan Replacement Warning
!
The fans might still be turning when you remove the fan assembly from the chassis.
Keep fingers, screwdrivers, and other objects away from the openings in the fan
assembly.
Avertissement concernant le remplacement du ventilateur
!
Les ventilateurs peuvent toujours se tourner lorsque vous retirez l'assemblage du
ventilateur du châssis. Gardez les doigts, tournevis, et autres objets loin des ouvertures
dans l’assemblage du ventilateur.
Power Cable
!
When installing the product, use the provided or designated connection cables and
power cables. Using any other cables could cause a malfunction or a fire.
Câble d'alimentation
!
Lors de l'installation du produit, utiliser des câbles de connexion fournis ou désignés et
de câbles électriques. L'utilisation d'autres câbles pourrait provoquer un
dysfonctionnement ou un incendie.
Power Distribution Placement
!
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Emplacement de l'unité de distribution de l'alimentation
!
La prise de courant doit être installée près de l'équipement et doit être facilement
accessible.
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1 About this Manual
1 About this Manual
This user guide covers the BT1, a security appliance. This is a compact self-contained appliance that
connects into a pre-cabled enclosure that provides power, cooling, management and networking
functions.
In this manual, security appliance refers to the entire system. Enclosure or chassis is the chassis in
which the main board and its components are housed.
1.1 Overview
This manual is written for professional system integrators, Information Technology professionals,
service personnel and technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the Cyphre
Security Solutions, LLC (CSS), a RigNet subsidary. BT1. Installation and maintenance should be
performed by experienced professionals. Though we encourage you to be as familiar with the
functionality and components of the BT1, our intent is to have a serviceable replacement available
for you if in the unlikely event a BT1 fails or operates below expected measures.
Review the sections below to become generally familiar with this manual. It is available online in
HTML5 or as PDF on http://www.cyphre.com/userguide/.
1.1.1 Manual Organization
Contacting Cyphre
You will find address and phone numbers for ©2018 Cyphre Security Solutions, LLC. if you have
questions concerning sales or technical support. We are here for you 24 x 7 x 365.
Warning Statements
We want to be sure you are informed first about dangers to your person and how to prevent or avoid
damage to your BT1. Please review these carefully and become familiar with your local electrical and
environmental regulations.
User Guide Overview
The chapter covers the purpose and sections in this guide.
System Overview BT1
You should familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of a BT1 and its uses in the
data center. The topics discuss powering up in general terms.
Installation
Refer to this chapter for details and procedures on installing the BT1 in an optional tray accessory,
into a rack system, field replacement of a BT1 and the BT1 components.
System Setup
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Refer to this chapter for in depth details and procedures on installing the BT1 into a rack system.
Learn about connecting to a network and bringing the system online.
IPMITool
The IPMITool is covered in this chapter. Functionality, commands, and a brief history of IPMITool is
included.
Troubleshooting
This chapter covers the troubleshooting process for a BT1.
Glossary
List of terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in this manual.
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2 System Overview BT1 Security Appliance
This section describes the major hardware features of the BT1 Security Appliance, including front
panel controls, rear panel connectors, and internal subsystems.
2.1 Physical Installation Configurations
The BT1 Security Appliance can be configured in two ways:
lSingle Chassis
lRack mounted using the optional tray accessory
2.2 BT1 Security Appliance Chassis
The single appliance configuration of the BT1 Security Appliance contains a complete standalone
appliance.
The front panel features, including power button, hard disk trays, and front USBconnector, are
shown in Figure 2 - 5: - Front Panel
The rear panel contains the connectors for video, Ethernet, USB, serial communication, and AC
power. See Figure 2 - 6: - BT1 Rear Panel .
Figure 2 - 1: BT1 Security Appliance Chassis
2.3 BT1 Security Appliance in a Rack Mounted Optional Tray Access-
ory
The optional tray accessory enables rack mounting of two BT1 Security Appliances into a standard
data center rack. The optional tray accessory includes side mounting slide rails, and a front panel
bezel.
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Figure 2 - 2: BT1 Security Appliance in Side-by-Side Optional Tray Accessory
Figure 2 - 3: BT1 Security Appliance Front Panel with Bezel Accessory
Figure 2 - 4: BT1 Security Appliance Rear Panel
Table 2 - 1. describes the indicators on the system front and rear panels.
LED Color Description
Hard drive indicators
(Qty 4. 1 Per hard
drive)
Green steady Hard drive is quiesced
Green flashing Hard drive has activity
Red steady Hard drive has an error.
Red flashing Hard drive is in RAID rebuild mode.
1 gigabit RJ45 Link
Indicators
Enet1 and Enet2
Green steady
(Left side)
The Ethernet link is up and connected to another device.
Negotiated link speed is 1 Gbps.
Table 2 - 1. Front-and Rear Panel LED Indicators
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