IBASE Technology FWA8408 User manual

FWA8408
FWA8406
1U Rackmount
Network Appliance
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
(Aug. 2017)

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Copyright
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this document without prior notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the information in
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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
You are not suggested to 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 ..............................................................................3
1.5 Specifications..........................................................................................4
1.6 Overview.................................................................................................6
1.7 Dimensions.............................................................................................8
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration.......................................................12
2.1 Essential Installations Before You Begin...............................................13
2.1.1 CPU Installation / Replacement..............................................14
2.1.2 Memory Installation / Replacement.........................................15
2.1.3 HDD Installation / Replacement..............................................16
2.1.4 CF Card & IPMI Module Installation / Replacement................18
2.1.5 Fan Module Installation / Replacement...................................19
2.1.6 Redundant Power Supply Unit Installation / Replacement......19
2.1.7 IBN Module Installation / Replacement...................................20
2.2 Setting the Jumpers..............................................................................21
2.2.1 How to Set Jumpers ...............................................................21
2.3 Jumper & Connector Locations on Motherboard ...................................22
2.4 Jumpers Quick Reference.....................................................................24
2.4.1 ME Register Clearance (JBAT3)..........................................24
2.4.2 CMOS Data Clearance (JBAT4)...........................................25
2.5 Connectors Quick Reference................................................................26
2.5.1 System Function Connector (JP3)........................................27
2.5.2 Digital I/O Port (JP4)............................................................29

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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup............................................................................30
3.1 Introduction...........................................................................................31
3.2 BIOS Setup...........................................................................................31
3.3 Main Settings........................................................................................32
3.4 Advanced Settings................................................................................33
3.4.1 CPU Configuration..................................................................33
3.4.2 Trusted Computing.................................................................34
3.4.3 SATA Configuration................................................................35
3.4.4 SMART Setting.......................................................................35
3.4.5 NCT5523D Super IO Configuration ........................................36
3.4.6 Hardware Monitor...................................................................39
3.4.7 LAN Bypass Configuration......................................................40
3.4.8 Console Port Configuration.....................................................40
3.4.9 USB Configuration..................................................................42
3.5 Security Settings...................................................................................43
3.6 Boot Settings.........................................................................................44
3.7 Save & Exit Settings..............................................................................45
3.8 Server Management..............................................................................46
3.8.1 BMC SOL Function.................................................................47
3.8.2 BMC Network Configuration ...................................................48
Appendix ......................................................................................................49
A. I/O Port Address Map............................................................................50
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)...............................................................55
C. Digital I/O Sample Code........................................................................59
D. Watchdog Timer Configuration..............................................................64

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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
FWA8408 & FWA8406 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.
FWA8408 & FWA8406 include the following models:
•FWA8408 (with a single PSU)
•FWA8408-RPSU (with 1+1 redundant PSU)
•FWA8406 (with a single PSU)
•FWA8406-RPSU (with 1+1 redundant PSU)
Photo of FWA8408
Photo of FWA8406
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
•1U rackmount platform designed with Intel®Xeon®6th Gen. Core™
i7/i5/i3 processor
•DDR4 DIMM 2133 MHz (ECC supported per CPU SKUs)
•GbE LAN ports with 2 advanced LAN Bypass pairs
•Optional IPMI 2.0 module to output through VGA port for FWA8408
•CF slot and PCIe (x8) expansion slot(s)
•250W single power supply or 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:
•FWA8408 / FWA8406 x 1
•Power Cord x 1
•CPU Heatsink x 1
•Rack Mount Bracket x 2
Models with 1+1 redundant PSU:
•FWA8408-RPSU / FWA8406-RPSU x 1
•Power Cord x 2
•CPU Heatsink x 1
•Rack Mount Bracket x 2
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)
•VGA Cable (40 cm, VGA21A)

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1.5 Specifications
Product Name
FWA8408
FWA8406
System
Motherboard
MBN800-8L
MBN800-6L
Operating
System
•Windows 10 (64-bit)
•Linux Ubuntu 16.04.3
CPU
Intel®Xeon®/ 6th Gen. Core™
i7/i5/i3 processor LGA1151
Intel®6th Gen. Core™ i7/i5/i3
processor LGA1151
Chipset
Intel®C236 PCH
Intel®H110 PCH
Memory
4 x DDR4 DIMM 2133 MHz,
expandable to 64 GB
* ECC supported per CPU
SKUs
2 x DDR4 DIMM 2133 MHz,
expandable to 32 GB
(non-ECC)
Storage
•2 x 2.5” / 3.5” HDD or SSD drive bay
•On-board CF slot
Network
8 x Intel®I210AT GbE
6 x Intel®I211AT GbE
Bypass
2 x segments (LAN1 / LAN2 & LAN3 / LAN4)
NIC Slot
1 x IBN card series
N/A
Super I/O
Nuvoton NCT5523D
IPMI
IPMI module compliant with
IPMI 2.0 (Optional)
N/A
Power Supply
•Full range 250W ATX power supply
•For RPSU type: Full range 300W 1+1 redundant power
supply
Power
Requirement
100 ~ 240V AC
BIOS
AMI BIOS
TPM
1.2
Watchdog
Watchdog Timer 256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min
Chassis
Steel with textured black color 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 / LVD

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Product Name
FWA8408
FWA8406
Front I/O Ports
Console
1 x Console port
Traffic LAN
Port
8 x RJ45 GbE LAN ports
6 x RJ45 GbE LAN ports
USB
2 x USB 3.0
Rear I/O Ports
AC Power
Inlet
•1 x AC inlet 100 ~ 240V, full range 250W, single power
supply (for FWA8408 & FWA8406)
•2 x AC inlet 100 ~ 240V, full range 300W, 1+1 redundant
power supply (for FWA8408-RPSU & FWA8406-RPSU)
CF
1 x CF slot
Display
1 x VGA port (Reserved and optional)
Fan
3 x system fan module
Expansion
•1 or 2 x PCIe (x8) slot
•1 x mini-PCIe slot with
PCIe, USB & SATA
•1 x M.2 M2280
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%
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
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Front View
No.
Name
No.
Name
1
LCM Display with 4 buttons
5
Reserved Area
(FWA8408: for IBN module or
HDD
FWA8406: for HDD)
2
LED Indicators
(from top to bottom: Status,
HDD, Power)
6
USB 3.0 Ports
3
Console Port
7
Factory Default Button
(GPIO Signal)
4
GbE LAN Ports
Oblique View
•FWA8408 / FWA8408-RPSU
•FWA8406 / FWA8406-RPSU

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Rear View
•Models with redundant PSUs (FWA8408-RPSU / FWA8406-RPSU)
•Models with a single PSU (FWA8408 / FWA8406)
No.
Name
No.
Name
1
Expansion Slots
4
Power Switch
2
VGA Port
(Reserved & optional)
5
Single PSU / Reduntant PSU
3
System Fans
6
Alarm Beep Switch*
* The alarm beep switch allows you to turn on or off the alarm beep sound that
goes off as one of the redundant power supplies is out of work.

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1.7 Dimensions
Unit: mm
•FWA8408-RPSU

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Unit: mm
•FWA8408

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Unit: mm
•FWA8406-RPSU

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Unit: mm
•FWA8406

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Chapter 2
Hardware Configuration
The information provided in this chapter includes:
•Essential installations before you begin
•Information and locations of connectors

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2.1 Essential Installations Before You Begin
For installation or replacement of CPU, memory modules, HDD/SSD, CF card,
IPMI card & mini-PCIe card (IPMI & mini-PCIe slots are both available for
FWA8408 only), fans, you need to disassemble the device cover first by
loosening 6 screws. This is illustrated by the example of FWA8408 as below.
Configuration inside FWA8408 & FWA8406:
Areas A and B allow for optional HDD/SSD and expansion cards installation.