Kontron CG2400 Operator's manual

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User Documentation - CG2400
Product description
Overview
Specifications
Platform components
Product architecture
Description of system access methods
Recommended technical expertise
Getting started
Getting started - Application installation and performance benchmarking
Planning
Environmental considerations
Power consumption and power budget
MAC addresses
PCI mapping
Platform, modules and accessories
Material, information and software required
Hardware compatibility list
User Documentation - CG2400User Documentation - CG2400
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Validated operating systems
Security
Installing
Mechanical installation and precautions
ESD protections
Unboxing
Components installation and assembly
Airflow
Rack installation
Cabling
Software installation and deployment
Preparing for installation
Installing an operating system on a server
Verifying installation
Common software installation
Configuring
Configuration of system access methods
Configuring and managing users
Baseboard management controller - BMC
Configuring the network time protocol - NTP
Basic BIOS option configuration
Customizing platform data
Network infrastructure integration
Configuring the BMC when in non-redundant PSU configuration
Operating
Default user names and passwords
Accessing platform components
Accessing the operating system of a server
Accessing the BIOS
Accessing a BMC
Platform power management
Monitoring
Monitoring sensors
Sensor list
Interpreting sensor data
Configuring and using SNMP traps
System Inventory
Maintenance
System event log
Components replacement
BIOS backup and restore
Upgrading
Platform cooling and thermal management
Managing customer-specific sensors
Troubleshooting
Collecting diagnostics
Recovering corrupted BIOS
Factory default
Support information
Knowledge base
Raid Controller SNMP
Application notes
Secure Erase
StorCLI utility
Software RAID (VRoC)
CG2400 in 10/100Mbps infrastructure
Provisioning custom secure boot keys
Generating custom secure boot keys
Reference guides
Supported IPMI commands
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Supported Redfish commands
SNMP OID list
Parallel configuration
CG2400 SNMP - BMC User guide
BIOS configuration of CG2300 compared to CG2400
Document symbols and acronyms
Safety and regulatory information
Warranty and support
Product descriptionProduct description
{This article briefly describes the physical product, features and main options.}
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CG2400 Carrier Grade Server
Main applications
Main features
CG2400 Carrier Grade ServerCG2400 Carrier Grade Server
The Kontron CG2400 carrier grade 2U server is the 8th generation of Kontron platforms designed to meet NEBS-3/ETSI
certification. This ruggedized yet sophisticated server has evolved to support more than your classic telco system used by
communications service providers.
Main applicationsMain applications
Most telecom fixed-wireless central office or mission-critical edge use cases that require High Availability
Applications for security, fintech, surveillance, deep learning data and video analytics
“Always-on” applications in harsh environments: manufacturing, industrial, oil and gas, utility and military
Speeding up complex computations of various neural networks for deep learning inference applications (including
image recognition, object detection and data analytics) thanks to Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors featuring Intel®
Deep Learning Boost
Deployment streamlining of deep learning inference of int8 data types thanks to Intel’s distribution of the
OpenVINO™ toolkit
Main featuresMain features
Can withstand harsh environments: dust, high altitude, fire hazard, high-risk earthquakes and high ambient
temperatures
Compact 2U, 20-inch-deep form factor
Dual 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors (code-named Cascade Lake)
Dual redundant AC or DC power options
Hot-swappable and redundant power supply modules and fans
High memory, flexible I/O and storage options
Up to six hot-swappable 2.5-inch hard disk drives
Up to two M.2 NVMe or SATA storage modules
Up to seven PCIe expansion slots to integrate most I/O acceleration PCIe cards
Auxiliary power for one 75W+ PCIe card provided directly by an internal Power Distribution Board
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Scalable architecture enabling support of a variety of operating systems
OverviewOverview
Children
Specifications
Platform components
Product architecture
Description of system access methods
Recommended technical expertise
SpecificationsSpecifications
{This article details dimensions, shipping weights, environmental specifications and power consumption and lists key
hardware and software features.}
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CG2400 key hardware features
CG2400 key software features
CG2400 physical dimensions
CG2400 packaging physical dimensions
CG2400 shipping weights
CG2400 environmental specifications
CG2400 key hardware featuresCG2400 key hardware features
FeatureFeature DescriptionDescription
System Designed to meet NEBS GR-63 and GR-1089
RoHS 6/6 compliant
Extended lifecycle (5-7 years)
Chassis Ruggedized 2U x 508 mm (20 in)
Locking cover provides protection during hot-swap of system fans
Post plated external sheet metal
Front panel buttons Power on/off
System reset
Chassis ID
Front panel LEDs Power status
Chassis identification
System status
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System status
Fan status
HDD activity/fault
NIC activity
Telco alarm LEDs (Critical, Major, Minor, Power)
NOTE NOTE : LED populated, feature available via firmware update - future plan.
Storage Up to six hot-swappable 2.5” SATA SSDs or SAS HDDs
NOTE NOTE : SAS drive support requires an additional PCIe RAID or HBA controller.
Refer to the Hardware compatibility list
Various third-party HW SAS/RAID controllers supported
Refer to the Hardware compatibility list
Internal flash storage supported - M.2 SATA or NVMe (2280)
Refer to the Hardware compatibility list
Integrated SATA 6 Gbps controller with RAID (SW)
Two front access SD card slots
On-board hybrid
RAID support
Implemented through C622 chipset – on the motherboard
6-port SATA with RAID 0/1/10 support built-in
HW RAID adapter
support
Optional SAS/HW RAID controller with six internal ports and maintenance-free (SuperCap)
backup (flash-based)
Using a PCIe slot: slot 3 is preferred (mounting bracket included within chassis)
Optional SuperCap has its own bracket and separate chassis location
System cooling Six 80-mm hot-swappable, redundant fans
Power Dual redundant 850W AC hot-swappable power supplies, 80Plus® Platinum
Dual redundant 850W DC hot-swappable power supplies
Common 850W Power Distribution Board (PDB)
PMBus 1.2 specification support
Internal auxiliary power cable for high-power PCIe card
Power consumption Refer to Power consumption and power budget
Baseboard Kontron KMB-IXS100 server board
SSI EEB (12 in x 13 in) form factor
Processor Two LGA3647 (Square socket) supporting Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors
Refer to the Hardware compatibility list
Chipset Intel® C622 Chipset (PCH)
Memory 16 DIMM slots – 1 or 2 DIMM slots/channel – 6 memory channels per processor
Support for registered DDR4 memory (RDIMM) and load reduced DDR4 memory (LRDIMM)
Memory DDR4 data transfer rate of up to 2933 MT/s*
Refer to the Hardware compatibility list
* The maximum supported memory speed depends on the processor installed in the system.
I/O Supports two PCIe risers (4 FL/FH cards) and 3 LP adapters for a total of 7 PCIe Gen 3 cards (6
with I/O, 1 without)
Two riser options for each of the two PCIe slots
2 slot FL/FH PCIe x8 passive (right side* - Gen3)
2 slot FL/FH PCIe x8 passive (left side* - Gen3)
1 slot FL/FH PCIe x16 passive (right side* - Gen3)
1 slot FL/FH PCIe x16 passive (left side* - Gen3)
Front panel: one serial port (RJ45 connector), one USB 2.0 port
Rear panel: four USB 3.0 ports, one 1000BASE-T network port, two 10GBASE-T network ports,
one VGA port, one TAM dry relay connector
* Right or left-side orientation as looking from the front of the chassis
Server
management
Integrated BMC, see details in CG2400 key software features
IPMI 2.0
WebUI with KVM and Media Redirection are included in base system
NOTE NOTE : No need for additional module (e.g. AXXRMM4LITE in previous CG platform
generation)
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generation)
Telco alarm
management
Relay connector on rear panel supports central office alarm systems
NOTE NOTE : available via firmware update - future plan
Video Integrated 2D video graphics controller
NOTES: NOTES:
1. SATA rotating HDDs are not recommended for use in this system because they are sensitive to rotational vibration
from system fan blades and other HDDs.
2. Drives can consume up to 12W of power each. Drives used in this system must be specified to run at a maximum
ambient temperature of 40ºC.
CG2400 k CG2400 k ey software featuresey software features
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FeatureFeature DescriptionDescription
Platform
management
Integrated BMC – this subsystem consists of communication buses, sensors, system BIOS, and server
management firmware; it supports standard IPMI features as well as OEM (supplemental) features
that are not part of IPMI
IPMI 2.0 feature support
Firmware update and maintenance
Fan monitoring
Hot-swap fan support
Integrated keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM)
KVM redirection
Power supply redundancy monitoring and support
Management support for Power Management Bus (PMBus) 1.2 compliant power supplies
Front panel management including system status LED and chassis ID LED (turned on/off using a
front panel button or command)
Embedded Web server UI
Enhancements to embedded Web server:
Human-readable SEL
Additional system configurability
Additional system monitoring capabilities
Acoustic management
Power Node Manager support
Thermal management support
BMC system management health monitoring
E-mail alerting
Integrated remote media redirection
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
System globally unique identifier (GUID) storage and retrieval
IPMI 2.0 features
IPMI watchdog timer
Messaging support, including command bridging and user/session support
Chassis device functionality, including power/reset control and BIOS boot flags support
System Event Log (SEL) device functionality
Access to system Sensor Data Records (SDRs)
Sensor device management and polling to monitor and report system health
Serial over LAN (SOL)
ACPI state synchronization to state changes provided by the BIOS
IPMI interfaces:
Host interfaces including system management software (SMS) with receive message queue support
and server management mode (SMM)
Intelligent Platform Management Bus (IPMB) interface
LAN interface that supports the IPMI over LAN protocol (RMCP, RMCP+)
Operating
system
Refer to Validated operating systems
Thermal
management
Platform Environment Control Interface (PECI) for thermal management support
CPU thermal management
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ChassisChassis Measurements (mm [in])Measurements (mm [in]) NotesNotes
Depth 508 [20] max. Body
Width 435.3 [17.14] max. Body
Height 87.6 [3.45] max. Body
Side clearance 25 [1] Between rack mounting points
Front clearance 76 [2] Recommended
Rear clearance 92 [3.6] Recommended
CG2400 packaging physical dimensionsCG2400 packaging physical dimensions
Depth (mm [in])Depth (mm [in]) Width (mm [in])Width (mm [in]) Height (mm [in])Height (mm [in])
675 [26.57] 550 [21.65] 210 [8.27]
CG2400 s CG2400 s hipping weights hipping weights
ComponentComponent Weight (kg)Weight (kg) Weight (lb)Weight (lb)
System weight – full configuration (all PCIe adapters, AC or DC PS) 20.0 44.0
System weight – base configuration (as shipped from factory) 14.0 30.8
Packaging (box + foam + bag) 2.8 6.2
Power supply (AC or DC) 1.1 2.4
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EnvironmentEnvironment SpecificationSpecification
Temperature,
operating
-5ºC to +55ºC (+23ºF to +131ºF)
Temperature, non-
operating
-40ºC to +70ºC (-40ºF to +158ºF)
Humidity, operating 5% to 85%
Humidity, non-
operating
95%, non-condensing
Altitude, operating -60 m to 1,800 m (-197 ft to 5,906 ft) without temperature derating
3,900 m (12,795 ft) 40ºC
Vibration, operating This product meets operational random vibration
Test profile based on GR-63, clause 5.4.2 Office vibration levels and ETSI EN 300 019-1-4
Vibration, non-
operating
This product meets transportation and storage random vibration
Test profile based on GR-63, clause 5.4.3 Transportation vibration - packaged equipment
and ETSI EN 300 019-2-2 class 2.3
Shock, operating This product meets operational shock standards
Test profile based on ETSI EN 300 019-2-3 class 3.2 (IEC 60068-2-27)
Drop/free fall This product meets GR-63, clause 4.3.1
Electrostatic
discharge
This product meets 8 kV contact, 15 kV air discharge using IEC 61000-4-2 test method
WEEE This product complies with EU directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
Platform componentsPlatform components
{This article describes the platform's various components: panels, LEDs, modules, fans and power supply units.}
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Platform front panel
Platform rear panel
Platform fan module
Power supply units
AC power subsystem
Voltage and current requirements
DC power subsystem
Voltage and current requirements
Platform button and LED behavior
Front panel
Rear panel
Platform front panelPlatform front panel
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ItemItem DescriptionDescription ItemItem DescriptionDescription
AA Front panel control buttons, status indicator
and telco alarm LEDs
CC USB 2.0 port
BB RJ45 serial port DD Bezel captive screw
ItemItem DescriptionDescription ItemItem DescriptionDescription
AA Drive slot 5 GG Front panel control buttons, status indicator and telco
alarm LEDs
BB Drive slot 4 HH RJ45 serial port
CC Drive slot 3 II USB 2.0 port
DD Drive slot 2 JJ SD flash card slots
EE Drive slot 1 KK SD flash module LED
FF Drive slot 0 LL ESD ground strap attachment
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ItemItem DescriptionDescription ItemItem DescriptionDescription
AA Power button GG Minor alarm (amber)
BB System reset button HH Power alarm (amber)
CC System status LED II Drive activity LED
DD Fan status LED JJ NIC activity LED
EE Critical alarm (amber or red) KK Chassis ID button
FF Major alarm (amber or red) LL NMI button
Platform rear panelPlatform rear panel
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ItemItem DescriptionDescription ItemItem DescriptionDescription
AA Right 1 2-slot FL/FH PCIe assembly (slots 6
and 7)
JJ GbE NIC2
BB Thumb screw to secure right PCIe assembly
(A)
KK GbE NIC1
CC LP PCIe adapter (slot 5) LL USB0 and USB1 (both USB 3.0 and USB0 is the one on
top)
DD LP PCIe adapter (slot 4) MM RMM4 dedicated server management NIC
EE Thumb screw to secure left PCIe assembly (F) NN USB2 and USB3 (both USB 2.0 and USB2 is the one on
top)
FF Left 1 2-slot FL/FH PCIe assembly (slots 1 and
2)
OO Video connector
GG Power supply 1 (shown with DC power supply
installed)
PP TAM dry relay connector
HH Optional power supply 2 (shown with filler
panel)
QQ Power supply LED signals
II Chassis ground lug RR Power supply 1 (shown with AC power supply installed)
NOTES:NOTES:
1. Right and left notation for PCIe assemblies are established while facing the front of the system.
2. In non-redundant configurations, power supply slot 2 must have a filler panel installed.
Platform fan modulePlatform fan module
The CG2400 platform is equipped with a module containing 6 hot - swappable fan s. N o service interruption is usually
required t o replace the fans. Follow the instructions below to service a fan.
Step_1 Press the quick release button (A) located on the top cover.
Step_2 Slide the top cover (B) back to the support cross bar so the fan s and the CPU cables behind them are visible.
Step_3 Remove the fan (D) by grasping both sides of the f an assembly, using the plastic finger guard (C) on the left
side and pulling the fan out of the metal enclosure that houses the fan s and the power cables.
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Power supply unitsPower supply units
AC power subsystemAC power subsystem
The AC power subsystem has up to two redundant AC power supply units and a power distribution board (PDB). Although
this power supply output can deliver up to 850 W, the estimated maximum system power draw stated on the system
rating label (located on the top cover) is calculated using a theoretical maximum configuration. A typical maximum
configuration will consume much less power.
The AC input power supply subsystem has the following features:
850 W power module output capability throughout the full AC input voltage range
Power Good indication LEDs
Predictive fan failure warning
Internal cooling fans with multi-speed capability
AC_OK circuitry for brownout protection and recovery
Brownout protection and recovery
Built-in load sharing capability
Built-in overload protection capability
Onboard field replaceable unit (FRU) information
PMBus 1.2 interface for server management functions
Integrated handle for hot-swappable insertion/extraction
The power supply module contains one 40-mm fan
Voltage and current requirementsVoltage and current requirements
The AC power supply input connector is an IEC320 C14 standard AC inlet connector.
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Line voltageLine voltage
Nominal 110 Vrms (low line)Nominal 110 Vrms (low line)
Minimum 90 V rms
Rated 100-127 V rms
Maximum 132 V rms
Nominal 220 Vrms (high line)Nominal 220 Vrms (high line)
Minimum 180 V rms
Rated 200-240 V rms
Maximum 264 V rms
Start-up voltage 85 Vrms ±5 Vrms
Power off voltage 75 Vrms ±5 Vrms
Line currentLine current
Maximum 12 A at 100 Vrms / 6 A at 200 Vrms
FrequencyFrequency
Minimum 47 Hz
Rated 50/60 Hz
Maximum 63 Hz
DC power subsystemDC power subsystem
The DC power subsystem consists of up to two DC power supply modules capable of operating in redundant mode, and a
power distribution board (PDB). Although this power supply output can deliver up to 850 W, the estimated maximum
system power draw stated on the system rating label (located on the top cover) is calculated using a theoretical
maximum configuration. A typical maximum configuration will consume much less power.
The DC input power supply subsystem has the following features:
850 W power module output capability throughout the full DC input voltage range
Power Good indication LEDs
Predictive fan failure warning
Internal cooling fans with multi-speed capability
DC_OK circuitry for brownout protection and recovery
Built-in load sharing capability
Built-in overload protection capability
Onboard field replaceable unit (FRU) information
PMBus 1.2 interface for server management functions
Integrated handle for hot-swappable insertion/extraction
The power supply module contains one 40-mm fan
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Voltage and current requirementsVoltage and current requirements
NOTE NOTE : The maximum current listed in the table below is the maximum current the system will draw from the power
supply at -48 V input voltage.
DC input voltageDC input voltage
Nominal -48 VDC
Minimum 1-40 VDC
Rated -48 VDC to -72 VDC
Maximum -75 VDC
DC input currentDC input current
Maximum 30 A at -40 VDC , 15 A at -72 VDC
1 The minimum steady-state DC input voltage at which the equipment remains fully operational is -40 VDC .
Platform button and LED behaviorPlatform button and LED behavior
Front panelFront panel
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ItemItem Button/LEDButton/LED
descriptiondescription
ColorColor ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription
AA Power/sleep (on
button)
Green On Legacy power on / ACPI S0 state
Green Blinking Sleep / ACPI S1 state
- Off Power off / ACPI S4 or S5 state
BB System reset
button
Button only, no LED
CC System status Green On System ready / normal operation
Green Blinking System ready, but degraded
Amber On Critical or non-recoverable condition
Amber Blinking Non-critical alarm
- Off System not ready: POST / system stop
DD Fan status Amber On Fan fault
- Off Fan subsystem OK - no fault
E E Critical alarm
NOTE NOTE : Not
supported
Amber/Red
Amber is default
On Critical level condition asserted
- Off No critical level condition or condition
deasserted
F F Major alarm
NOTE NOTE : Not
supported
Amber/Red
Amber is default
On Major level condition asserted
- Off No major level condition or condition
deasserted
GG Minor alarm
NOTE NOTE : Not
supported
Amber On Minor level condition asserted
- Off No minor level condition or condition
deasserted
HH Power alarm
NOTE NOTE : Not
supported
Amber On Power sub-system condition asserted
- Off No power condition or condition deasserted
II Drive activity Green Blinking Hard disk drive activity
Amber On Hard disk drive fault
- Off No access and no hard disk drive fault
JJ NIC1/NIC2 activity Green On LAN link for NIC1 and NIC2
Green Blinking LAN activity for NIC1 and NIC2
- Off Idle / no link
KK Chassis ID (on
button)
White On Chassis identification active via command or
button
- Off Chassis identification inactive
LL NMI button Button only, no LED
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ItemItem SignalSignal
namename
DescriptionDescription
AA Power
button
Toggles the system power on/off, also functions as a sleep button if enabled by an ACPI-
compliant operating system. A status LED is embedded in this button.
BB System
reset
button
Reboots and initializes the system.
KK Chassis ID
button
Toggles the front panel chassis ID LED and the rear server board chassis ID LED on/off. The front
panel LED is embedded in the button.
ItemItem LED descriptionLED description ColorColor ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription
A, B, C, D, E, F A, B, C, D, E, F 2.5-in HDD
2.5-in SSD
Green Solid HDD present
Blinking HDD activity
Amber Solid HDD fault
Green Off SSD present
Blinking SSD activity
Amber Solid SSD fault
HH RJ45 serial port No LED
Serial over RJ45 port
KK SD flash module Green Off No SD card activity
Blinking SD card activity
Rear panelRear panel
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ItemItem LED descriptionLED description ColorColor ConditionCondition DescriptionDescription
J,K J,K Link activity (left)
NIC1 and NIC 2
Green Off No link established
Solid Link is established
Blinking Link activity
Link speed (right)
NIC 1 and NIC 2
Green Solid 10 Gbps
Yellow Solid 1 Gbps
M M Link activity (left)
Dedicated management NIC
Green Off No link established
Solid Link is established
Blinking Link activity
Link speed (right)
Dedicated management NIC
Green Solid 1000 Mbps
Yellow Solid 100 Mbps
AC power supply conditionAC power supply condition Dual-color LEDDual-color LED
No AC power to all PSUs Off
No AC power to this PSU only (for 1+1 configuration) 0.5 Hz blinking red
AC present / only 5 Vsb on (PSU off) 1 Hz blinking green
Power supply AC output on and OK Green
Power supply failure Red
Power supply warning 0.5 Hz blinking red/green*
* Blinking frequency: 1 Hz (0.5 s red / 0.5 s green)
DC power supply conditionDC power supply condition Dual-color LEDDual-color LED
No DC power to all PSUs Off
No DC power to this PSU only (for 1+1 configuration) 0.5 Hz blinking red
DC present/only standby output on 1 Hz blinking green
Power supply DC output on and OK Green
Power supply failure Red
Power supply warning 0.5 Hz blinking red/green*
* Blinking frequency: 1 Hz (0.5 s red / 0.5 s green)
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Product architectureProduct architecture
{This article provides visual representations of the system's architecture and network interconnections as well as block
diagrams.}
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Internal connections
Network planes
Block diagram
Internal connectionsInternal connections
Network planesNetwork planes
The CG2400 platform provides 2 network planes.
Network planesNetwork planes DescriptionDescription Speed (GbE)Speed (GbE) ComponentComponent
accessaccess
Default networkDefault network
schemescheme
Management
plane
The management plane carries
platform administrative traffic.
This plane is used to support
hardware management,
configuration and
health/thermal/power
monitoring.
1 BMC DHCP
Data plane The data plane carries customer
data application traffic. This
plane is used to deliver service to
end users.
10 Server, BMC DHCP
Block diagramBlock diagram
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This block diagram summarizes the connections within the platform.
Description of system access methodsDescription of system access methods
{This article lists interface access methods and their intended uses based on various use cases.}
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Paths to the operating system
Paths to the BIOS
Paths to the management interface (BMC)
To configure, monitor and troubleshoot the CG2400 platform and its components, several interfaces can be used:
Operating system Operating system – through the management plane, data plane, serial port or VGA connection of the platform
BIOS BIOS – through the management plane, serial port or VGA connection of the platform
Management interface (BMC) Management interface (BMC) – through the management plane of the platform
Paths to the operating systemPaths to the operating system
For any type of connection to a server, an operating system (OS) must be installed. Redirection to the serial port must be
configured in the OS. If the system delivered has an OS installed by Kontron, console redirection will be enabled by default.
To access the operating system through one of the paths, refer to Accessing the operating system of a server .
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