IBASE Technology FWA8800-SHD User manual

FWA8800
1U Rackmount
Network Appliance
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
(Oct. 2018)

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Copyright
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this document without prior notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the information in
the document is correct; however, IBASE does not guarantee this document is error-free.
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.................................................................................................6
1.7 Dimensions.............................................................................................8
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration.........................................................9
2.1 Installation / Replacement.....................................................................10
2.1.1 Network Module Installation / Removal...................................11
2.1.2 HDD Installation / Removal.....................................................11
2.1.3 Memory Installation / Replacement.........................................13
2.1.4 IPMI Module Installation / Replacement..................................14
2.1.5 Fan Module Installation / Removal..........................................15
2.1.6 Redundant Power Supply Unit Installation / Replacement......15
2.2 Setting the Jumper................................................................................16
2.3 Jumper & Connector Locations on Motherboard...................................17
2.4 Jumper Quick Reference ......................................................................18
2.5 Connectors Quick Reference................................................................20
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup............................................................................28
3.1 Introduction...........................................................................................29
3.2 BIOS Setup...........................................................................................29
3.3 Main Settings........................................................................................30

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3.4 Advanced Settings................................................................................31
3.4.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................32
3.4.2 NCT5523D Super IO Configuration ........................................33
3.4.3 NCT7904D HW Monitor..........................................................36
3.4.4 Serial Port Console Configuration...........................................37
3.4.5 CPU Configuration..................................................................40
3.4.6 NVMe Configuration ...............................................................40
3.4.7 USB Configuration..................................................................41
3.4.8 PCIE Slot Configuration..........................................................42
3.4.9 LAN Bypass Configuration......................................................43
3.5 Security Settings...................................................................................44
3.6 Boot Settings.........................................................................................45
3.7 Save & Exit Settings..............................................................................46
3.8 Event Logs............................................................................................47
3.8.1 Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings .....................................48
3.8.2 View SMBIOS Event Log Settings..........................................49
3.9 Server Management..............................................................................50
3.9.1 System Event Log ..................................................................51
3.9.2 BMC Network Configuration ...................................................52
Appendix ......................................................................................................53
A. I/O Port Address Map............................................................................54
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)...............................................................57
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration..............................................................58

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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
FWA8800 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.
•FWA8800-SHD
•FWA8800-NIC
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
•AMD EPYC™Embedded 3201 processor
•4 x DDR4 DIMM up to 2667 MHz; max. 64 GB UDIMM (ECC or
non-ECC) or 128 GB RDIMM
•2 x network modules with up to 16 GbE ports
•Optional 2 x hot-swappable 2.5" drive bays
•Optional IPMI 2.0 module
•1 x M.2 M2280 slot and 1 x PCIe (x8) expansion slot
•300W 1+1 redundant power supply
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:
•FWA8800 x 1
•Full Range 250W ATX Power Supply x 1
•Power Cord (180 cm) x 1
•Rack Mount Bracket x 2
Models with 1+1 redundant PSU:
•FWA8800 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-F200 (2 x 25GbE SFP28, Non-Bypass)
1.5 Specifications
Product Name
FWA8800-SHD
FWA8800-NIC
System
Motherboard
MBN806
Operating
System
•Linux Ubuntu 16.04 / 17.04 / 17.10
•Linux Kernel 4.9
CPU
AMD EPYC™ Embedded 3201 processor
Memory
4 x DDR4 DIMM up to 2667 MHz; max. 64 GB UDIMM (ECC or
non-ECC) or 128 GB RDIMM
Storage
2 x 2.5” hot-swappable HDD
2 x 2.5” or 1 x 3.5” internal
HDD (Optional)
Network
1 x Intel®I210AT GbE controller
2 x IBN card for up to 16 GbE ports
Super I/O
Nuvoton NCT5523D
IPMI
IPMI module compliant with IPMI 2.0 (Optional)
Power Supply
•Single PSU: Full range 250W ATX power supply unit
•1+1 RPSU: 300W 1+1 redundant power supply unit

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Product Name
FWA8800-SHD
FWA8800-NIC
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 500 mm (17.24”x 1.73” x 19.68”)
Weight
12 kg (26.4 lb)
Certificate
CE / FCC Class A
Front I/O Ports
LCM
1 x LCM 16x2 dots with 4 keypads
Console
1 x Console port
Management
Port (MGMT)
1 x MGMT ports
Ethernet Port
Up to 16 x RJ45 GbE LAN ports (2 x network module slots)
USB
2 x USB 2.0
HDD
2 x 2.5” hot-swappable drive
bay
2 x 2.5” or 1 x 3.5” internal
driver bay (Optional)
Rear I/O Ports
AC Inlet
•Single PSU: 1 x 100 ~ 240V AC Inlet
•1+1 RPSU: 2 x 100 ~ 240V AC Inlet with 2 hot-swappable
power supply modules
Display
1 x VGA port (based on the optional IPMI module)
Fan
3 x system fan
Expansion
1 x PCIe (x8) slot
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 (non-operating)
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Front View
•FWA8800-SHD
•FWA8800-NIC
No.
Name
No.
Name
1
LCM Display with 4 buttons
5
Console Port
2
Network Module Slots
6
USB 2.0 Ports
3
2.5” Hot-Swappable Drive Bay
(for FWA8800-SHD only)
7
User Self-Defined GPIO
Button
4
Management Port
8
LED Indicators
(From top to bottom: Status,
HDD, Power)

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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 the optional IPMI module)
5
Single Power Supply Unit
3
System Fan Modules
6
Reduntant Power Supply
Oblique View
•FWA8800-SHD
•FWA8800-NIC

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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 FWA8800 hot-swappable HDD (only available for FWA8800-SHD), 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.
This is illustrated by the example of FWA8800-SHD
Configuration inside:
Areas A allows for NIC modules and 2.5” how-swappable HDD/SSD. Area B-1
allows for optional internal two 2.5” or one 3.5” HDD/SSD and Area B-2 is for
an expansion card installation.

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2.1.1 Network Module Installation / Removal
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
FWA8800-SHD hot-swappable HDD:
1. Push the latch outwards to release and take out the HDD tray.
2. Remove 4 screws on both lateral sides of the HDD tray, attach your HDD
and tighten the screws.
Note: FWA8800-NIC

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FWA8800-NIC Internal HDD:
1. After you’ve removed the lid of the system, remove the indicated 4 screws
to free up the internal HDD and the bracket.
2. Unplug the SATA power and data cable, and remove 4 screws for each
HDD for replacement.
3. Take out the HDD and install a new one onto the tray. Fasten 4 screws
back for each HDD.
4. Secure the HDD and the bracket back to the system.

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2.1.3 Memory Installation / Replacement
If you need to install or replace a memory module, follow the instructions
below for installation after you remove the device cover.
1. Press the ejector tab of the memory slot down and outwards with your
fingertips.
2. Hold the memory module and align the key of the module with that on the
memory slot.
3. Gently push the module in an upright position until the ejector tabs of the
memory slot close to hold the module in place when the module touches
the bottom of the slot.
To remove the module, press the ejector tabs outwards with your fingertips to
eject the module.