IBASE Technology FWA8708-C User manual

FWA8708-C
FWA8708-H
1U Rackmount
Network Appliance
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
(Dec. 2018)

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Copyright
©2018 IBASE Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.
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this document without prior notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the information in
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IBASE assumes no liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from
misapplication or inability to use the product or the information contained herein, nor for any
infringements of rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
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Compliance
This product has passed CE tests for environmental specifications and limits. This
product is in accordance with the directives of the Union European (EU). If users
modify and/or install other devices in this equipment, the CE conformity declaration
may no longer apply.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
WEEE
This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste, in
accordance with the EU directive of for waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE - 2012/19/EU). Instead, it should be disposed of by
returning it to a municipal recycling collection point. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Green IBASE
This product is compliant with the current RoHS restrictions and
prohibits use of the following substances in concentrations exceeding
0.1% by weight (1000 ppm) except for cadmium, limited to 0.01% by
weight (100 ppm).
•Lead (Pb)
•Mercury (Hg)
•Cadmium (Cd)
•Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+)
•Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
•Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE)

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Important Safety Information
Carefully read the precautions before using the device.
Environmental conditions:
•Lay the device horizontally on a stable and solid surface in case the device may
fall, causing serious damage.
•Slots and openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these
openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the device for ventilation.
NEVER INSERT OBJECTS OF ANY KIND INTO THE VENTILATION
OPENINGS.
•Use this product in environments at ambient temperatures 0˚C ~ 40˚.
•DO NOT LEAVE THIS DEVICE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -20˚C OR ABOVE 70˚C. This
could damage the device. The device must be used in a controlled environment.
Care for your IBASE products:
•Before cleaning the device, turn it off and unplug all cables such as power in case
a small amount of electrical current may still flow.
•Use neutral cleaning agents or diluted alcohol to clean the device chassis with a
cloth. Then wipe the chassis with a dry cloth.
•Vacuum the dust with a computer vacuum cleaner to prevent the air vent or slots
from being clogged.
WARNING
Attention during use:
•Do not use this product near water.
•Do not spill water or any other liquids on your device.
•Do not place heavy objects on the top of the device.
•Operate this device from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power available, consult your distributor or local
power company.
•Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
•If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of the
product plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its limits.
•When handling processor chips or memory modules, avoid touching their pins or
gold fingers. Put modules or peripherals back into antistatic bags when they are
not in use or not installed in the chassis.
Avoid Disassembly
Do not disassemble, repair or make any modification to the device. Disassembly,
modification, or any attempt at repair could generate hazards and cause damage to
the device, even bodily injury or property damage, and will void any warranty.

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CAUTION
Danger of explosion if internal lithium-ion battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Under no
circumstances should the Lithium battery cell be shorted; otherwise the battery cell
may heat up or cause potential burn hazards.
Warranty Policy
•IBASE standard products:
24-month (2-year) warranty from the date of shipment. If the date of shipment
cannot be ascertained, the product serial numbers can be used to determine
the approximate shipping date.
•3rd-party parts:
12-month (1-year) warranty from delivery for the 3rd-party parts that are not
manufactured by IBASE, such as CPU, memory, HDD, power adapter, panel
and touchscreen.
＊PRODUCTS, HOWEVER, THAT FAILS DUE TO MISUSE, ACCIDENT,
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR SHALL BE
TREATED AS OUT OF WARRANTY AND CUSTOMERS SHALL BE BILLED
FOR REPAIR AND SHIPPING CHARGES.
Technical Support & Services
1. Visit the IBASE website at www.ibase.com.tw to find the latest information about
the product.
2. If you need any further assistance from your distributor or sales representative,
prepare the following information of your product and elaborate upon the
problem.
•Product model name
•Product serial number
•Detailed description of the problem
•The error messages in text or in screenshots if there is any
•The arrangement of the peripherals
•Software in use (such as OS and application software, including the version
numbers)
3. If repair service is required, you can download the RMA form at
http://www.ibase.com.tw/english/Supports/RMAService/. Fill out the form and
contact your distributor or sales representative.

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Table of Contents
Compliance....................................................................................................iii
Important Safety Information.......................................................................iv
WARNING ......................................................................................................iv
CAUTION ........................................................................................................v
Warranty Policy..............................................................................................v
Technical Support & Services ......................................................................v
Chapter 1 General Information................................................................1
1.1 Introduction.............................................................................................2
1.2 Features..................................................................................................3
1.3 Packing List ............................................................................................3
1.4 Optional Accessories ..............................................................................4
1.5 Specifications..........................................................................................4
1.6 Overview.................................................................................................7
1.7 Dimensions.............................................................................................9
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration.......................................................10
2.1 Installation / Replacement.....................................................................11
2.1.1 Network Module Installation / Removal...................................12
2.1.2 HDD Installation / Removal.....................................................12
2.1.3 Memory Installation / Replacement.........................................14
2.1.4 IPMI Module Installation / Replacement..................................15
2.1.5 Fan Module Installation / Removal..........................................16
2.1.6 Redundant Power Supply Unit Installation / Replacement......16
2.2 Pinout for Console Port.........................................................................16
2.3 Setting the Jumper................................................................................17
2.4 Jumper & Connector Locations on Motherboard...................................18
2.5 Jumper Quick Reference ......................................................................20
2.5.1 AT & ATX Mode (JP2)..........................................................20
2.5.2 PEG Configuration (JBAT1, JBAT2).....................................21
2.5.3 Clearing CMOS Data (JBAT3) .............................................22
2.5.4 Clearing ME Register (JBAT4).............................................23
2.6 Connectors Quick Reference................................................................24
2.6.1 External Power Switch Connector (J2).................................25

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2.6.2 USB 2.0 Connector (J15).....................................................26
2.6.3 PM Bus Port (J20)................................................................27
2.6.4 System Function Connector (JP3)........................................28
2.6.5 Digital I/O Connector (JP4) ..................................................29
2.6.6 External SATA Power Connector (CN1, CN4, CN5).............30
2.6.7 LCM Connector (CN7) .........................................................31
2.6.8 ATX Power Connector (J1, J18)...........................................32
2.6.9 Fan Connector (FAN_CPU1, FAN1, FAN2, FAN3, FAN4)....33
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup............................................................................34
3.1 Introduction...........................................................................................35
3.2 BIOS Setup...........................................................................................35
3.3 Main Settings........................................................................................36
3.4 Advanced Settings................................................................................37
3.4.1 CPU Configuration..................................................................37
3.4.2 Trusted Computing.................................................................38
3.4.3 SATA Configuration................................................................39
3.4.4 Smart Settings........................................................................39
3.4.5 NCT5523D Super I/O Configuration .......................................40
3.4.6 NCT7904D HW Monitor..........................................................43
3.4.7 LAN Bypass Configuration......................................................44
3.4.8 Serial Port Console Redirection..............................................45
3.4.9 USB Configuration..................................................................47
3.5 Security Settings...................................................................................48
3.6 Boot Settings.........................................................................................49
3.7 Save & Exit Settings..............................................................................50
Appendix ......................................................................................................51
A. I/O Port Address Map............................................................................52
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)...............................................................54
C. Digital I/O Sample Code........................................................................57
D. Watchdog Timer Configuration..............................................................62

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Chapter 1
General Information
The information provided in this chapter includes:
•Features
•Packing List
•Optional Accessories
•Specifications
•Overview
•Dimensions

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1.1 Introduction
FWA8708 series are specifically designed for the network security and
management market. There are plenty of applications adopting network
security or network management as listed below.
•FWA8708-C
•FWA8708-H
Network Security Applications:
•Firewall
•Unified Threat Management (UTM)
•Virtual Private Network (VPN)
•Proxy Server
•Caching Server
Network Management Applications:
•Load balancing
•Quality of Service
•Remote Access Service
The FWA networking appliance product line covers the spectrum from offering
platforms designed for:
•SOHO
•SMB
•Enterprise
Each product is designed to address the distinctive requirements of its
respective market segment from cost effective entry-level solutions to high
throughput and performance-bound systems for the enterprise level.

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1.2 Features
•8th Gen. Intel®Xeon®/ Core™i7/i5/i3 processor with up to 6 cores plus
C246 or H310 PCH
•6 x RJ45 GbE + 2x SFP GbE on board (SFP for FWA8708-C only)
•4 or 2 x DDR4 DIMM, expandable up to 64 GB (ECC or non-ECC)
•Optional IPMI 2.0 module (for FWA8708-C only)
•Optional NIC slot (for FWA8708-C only)
•1 x Mini-PCIe and 1 x M.2 M2280 expansion slots
1.3 Packing List
Your product package should include the items listed below. If any of the
items below is missing, contact the distributor or the dealer from whom you
purchased the product.
Models with a single PSU:
•FWA8708 x 1
•250W Full Range ATX Power Supply x 1
•Power Cord (180 cm) x 1
•Rack Mount Bracket x 2
Models with 1+1 redundant PSU:
•FWA8708 x 1
•300W 1+1 Redundant Power Supply Unit x 1
•Power Cord (180 cm) x 2
•Rack Mount Bracket x 2

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1.4 Optional Accessories
IBASE provide optional accessories as follows. Please contact us or your
dealer if you need any.
•Console Cable (160 cm, PK1-51)
•IPMI Module (IDN100)
•VGA Cable (40 cm, VGA21A)
•NIC Modules:
IBN-R420BN (4 x RJ45 GbE, Non-Bypass)
IBN-R420B (4 x RJ45 GbE, 2 Bypass Segment)
IBN-R840N (8 x RJ45 GbE, Non-Bypass)
IBN-R840 (8 x RJ45 GbE, 4 Bypass Segment)
IBN-S400 (4 x GbE SFP, Non-Bypass)
IBN-S800 (8 x GbE SFP, Non-Bypass)
IBN-P400D (2 x 10GbE SFP+, Non-Bypass)
IBN-P400Q (4 x 10GbE SFP+, Non-Bypass)
IBN-S420D (2 x GbE SFP, 1 Bypass Segment)
IBN-S420Q (4 x GbE SFP, 2 Bypass Segment)
IBN-P420D (2 x 10GbE SFP+, 1 Bypass Segment)
IBN-P420Q (4 x 10GbE SFP+, 2 Bypass Segment)
IBN-F200 (2 x 25GbE SFP+, Non-Bypass)
1.5 Specifications
Product Name
FWA8708-C
FWA8708-H
System
Motherboard
MBN805C
MBN805H
Operating
System
•Windows 10 (64-bit)
•Linux Ubuntu 16.04
CPU
8th Gen. Intel®Xeon® / Core™
i7/i5/i3 LGA1151
8th Gen. Intel®Core™ i7/i5/i3
LGA1151
Chipset
Intel®C246 PCH
Intel®H310 PCH
Memory
4 x DDR4 DIMM up to 2666
MHz; max. 64 GB UDIMM
(ECC or non-ECC)
2 x DDR4 DIMM up to 2666
MHz; max. 32 GB UDIMM
(ECC or non-ECC)
Network
•6 x Intel®I210AT GbE
controller
•2 x Intel®I210IS GbE
controller
6 x Intel®I211AT GbE
controller

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Product Name
FWA8708-C
FWA8708-H
Storage
•1 x 3.5” or 2 x 2.5” SATA
drive bay (Optional)
•1 x M.2 M2280 slot with
PCIe (x4) & SATA signal
1 x 3.5” or 2 x 2.5” SATA drive
bay (Optional)
IPMI
IPMI module compliant with
IPMI 2.0 (Optional)
N/A
Super I/O
Nuvoton NCT5523D
Bypass
2 x segment, LAN3 & LAN4, LAN5 & LAN6
Power Supply
•Single PSU: Full range 250W ATX power supply unit
•1+1 RPSU: 300W 1+1 redundant power supply unit
Power
Requirement
100 ~ 240V AC
BIOS
AMI BIOS
Watchdog
Watchdog Timer 256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min
Chassis
Steel with textured black paint
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
438 x 44 x 422 mm (17.24” x 1.73” x 16.61”)
Weight
9 kg (19.84 lb)
Certificate
CE / FCC Class A
Front I/O Ports
LCM
1 x LCM 16x2 dots with 4 keypads
LED
3 x LEDs for power, HDD, status
Console
1 x Console port
Management
Port (MGMT)
1 x MGMT (LAN1 shared with IPMI NC-SI port)
Ethernet Port
•Up to 6 x RJ45 GbE + 2 x
SFP LAN ports
•1 x network module slot for
an IBN card, with up to 16
GbE ports in total (Optional)
Up to 6 x RJ45 GbE LAN ports
GPIO
1 x user self-defined GPIO button
USB
2 x USB 3.0
IBN Card
IBN module tray (Optional)
N/A
Rear I/O Ports
AC Inlet
•Single PSU: 1 x 100 ~ 240V AC Inlet, full range 250W ATX
power supply
•1+1 RPSU: 2 x 100 ~ 240V AC Inlet, with 2 hot-swappable
300W power supply modules

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Product Name
FWA8708-C
FWA8708-H
Display
1 x VGA port (reserved and optional) via the onboard pin header
Fan
3 x system fans
Expansion
•2 x PCIe (x8) slot
•1 x Mini-PCIe slot with PCIe
& SATA
•1 x M.2 M2280 with PCIe
(x4) & SATA
•1 x PCIe (x8) slot
•1 x Mini-PCIe slot with
SATA only
Environment
Temperature
•Operating: 0 ~ 40 °C (32 ~ 104 °F)
•Storage: -20~ 70 °C (-4 ~ 158 °F)
Relative
Humidity
5 ~ 90% at 45 °C (non-condensing)
Vibration
Protection
•Operating: 0.25 Grms / 3 ~ 500 Hz (Z-axis)
•Non-operating: 1.0 Grms / 3 ~ 500Hz (Z-axis)
Shock
Protection
Sawtooth wave 40G (X/Y/Z-axis)
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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1.6 Overview
Front View
•FWA8708-C
•FWA8708-H
No.
Name
No.
Name
1
LCM Display with 4 buttons
5
USB 3.0 Ports
2
Console Port
6
GbE LAN Ports
3
LED Indicators
(From top to bottom: Status,
HDD, Power)
7
Reserved Area for IBN module
(for FWA8708-C only)
4
User Self-Defined GPIO
Button

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Rear View
•Single Power Supply Unit
•Redundant Power Supply Unit
No.
Name
No.
Name
1
PCIe (x8) Expansion Card Slot
4
Power Switch
2
VGA Port
(via an onboard pin-header or
via the optional IPMI module)
5
Single Power Supply Unit
3
System Fan Modules
6
Reduntant Power Supply
Oblique View
•FWA8708-C
•FWA8708-H

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1.7 Dimensions
Unit: mm

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Chapter 2
Hardware Configuration
The information provided in this chapter includes:
•Installation / Replacement
•Information and locations of connectors

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2.1 Installation / Replacement
For the hot-swappable HDD or the IBN Network Interface Modules
installations, you can directly install without remove the device cover.
For the memory, M.2, PCIe expansion card or the optional IPMI module, you
need to remove 8 screws as shown below to pull out the lid.
Configuration inside:
Areas B allows for optional IBN modules, two 2.5” or one 3.5” HDD/SSD. Area
A allows for optional two 2.5” or one 3.5” HDD/SSD, or for expansion cards.

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2.1.1 Network Module Installation / Removal
Note: IBN module is purchasable and applicable for FWA8708-C only.
Release two screws of a network module and pull it out carefully as shown
below for replacement and installation.
2.1.2 HDD Installation / Removal
After you remove the device cover, you can see the optional areas A and B as
shown below allowing for optional HDD/SSD and expansion cards installation.
If you need to install or replace an HDD/SDD, follow the instructions below for
installation.

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1. Remove 4 screws to loose each 3.5” or 2.5” HDD/SSD tray from the
bottom of the device.
2. Unplug the SATA power and data cable. Remove 4 screws for each 3.5”
or 2.5” HDD/SSD to free up the HDD/SSD from the tray.
3.5” HDD/SSD:
2.5” HDD/SSD:
3. Take out the HDD and install a new one onto the tray. Fasten 4 screws
back for each HDD.
4. Secure the tray with HDD from the bottom of the device. Note the screw
holes for different sizes of HDD/SSD as ilustrated below.