Kontron NSC2U User manual

Kontron IP Network Server NSC2U
Document Revision 3.5

December 2010
Revision History
Revision
Date
Comments
1.0 6/14/2007 Initial Production version
2.0 3/13/2008 Updated to reflect added support for Xeon 5400 processor series; updates to spares section; format/structure
changes.
2.1 3/13/2008 Includes ordering details for L5410 processor (NDA).
2.2 3/28/2008 Updated for public availability of L5410 processor support.
2.3 4/7/2008 Updated Processor section, regarding heatsinks.
3.0 8/29/2008 Updated to reflect added SATA drive support and basic rail
kit support. System PID/MM#s replaced with new ones.
3.1 1/31/2009
Added EPSD rails section to Appendix A; updated
processor section with latest steppings; updated RAID BBU
spare to Li-Ion version; updated SSD spare information;
replaced Intel references with Kontron references.
3.2 5/13/2009 Removed MM# references from Kontron products. Noted
discontinuance of AXXBASICRAIL and AXXHERAIL.
3.3 6/29/2009 Removed MM# references from Intel-sourced SKUs. All
SKUs are now orderable directly from Kontron.
3.4 11/10/2009 Replaced AXXMINIDIMM with AXXMINIDIMM512 due to
EOL of previous part.
3.5 12/20/2010 Added NSCSASBKPLNSW spare.
Copyright ©2010, Kontron

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Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................4
II. ORDERING NSC2U SYSTEM SKUS....................................................................5
III. ORDERING NSC2U SPARES/ACCESSORIES.................................................10
IV. QUAD PORT BYPASS NIC CAPABILITY.........................................................13
APPENDIX A. RACK MOUNTING OPTIONS FOR 1U AND 2U COMMUNICATIONS
RACK MOUNT SERVERS............................................................................................15

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I. Introduction
Product Description:
The IP Network Server NSC2U system is the second generation product of 2U IP
Network Server products, having long product life and 20-inch depth chassis. This
server combines network port density and processor performance in a compact 2U
package. The NSC2U supports a number of processor speeds for the Quad-Core Intel®
Xeon®5300 and 5400 series processors, coupling high performance with power
efficiency to provide improved performance-per-watt over previous-generation rack-
mount servers. The NSC2U also supports a number of processor speeds for the Dual-
Core Intel®Xeon®5100 series processors.
The NSC2U is an excellent choice for network data applications with large I/O
requirements, while providing extended lifecycle support, DC power capabilities,
compact form factor, and the ruggedness found on carrier-grade servers. Ideal for
network security, it is an excellent choice for intrusion detection/intrusion prevention,
VPN/firewall, and unified threat management solutions. In addition, it is a valuable
platform for running Telco SoIP, including IMS, IPTV, Video on Demand (VoD), SIP
application servers, IP-PBX, and IP-PSTN Gateways. Other network applications well-
suited for this platform are enterprise application acceleration and content caching.
More detailed product information is available at the following link on the Kontron
website:
http://us.kontron.com/products/systems+and+platforms/communication+rackmount+servers/ip+
network+servers/ip+network+server+nsc2u.html
Purpose of this Document:
This document provides details on what parts are available for ordering of the IP
Network Server NSC2U production systems and associated accessories and spares.
Included are the necessary order codes and other important configuration information
related to the ordering of the product.
Supported third-party components are not covered by this document, and may be found
in the Tested Hardware and Operating System List (THOL) for this product.

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II. Ordering NSC2U System SKUs
The NSC2U System SKUs that can be ordered are listed below:
Product Code Description Min. Order
Qty.
NSCA0202W IP Network Server NSC2U,
Base Model 0 with AC Power Supply 1
NSCD0202W IP Network Server NSC2U,
Base Model 0 with DC Power Supply 1
See the NSC2U Base Model 0 Configuration table further down in this section for a
list of components included in each base model 0 SKU.
The NSC2U system SKUs are ordered using the Product Code as the order number.
Production SKUs are offered as either an AC or DC version. The Product Identification
code, or PID, of all SKUs contains either the letter “A” for AC or “D” for DC as the 4th
digit of the PID.
All Production SKUs are base model 0 SKUs, (no processor, heatsink, memory, hard
drive, power cord, operating system, or plug-in adapters are provided). Those
components must be ordered separately as Accessories from Kontron or from third
party vendors listed in the Tested Hardware and Operating System List (THOL).
Power cords are not included with the Mod 0 system. For AC Power cords, order the
following North American power cable using the provided product code. This power
cable is RoHS-compliant.
Product Code
Comments
1-340000-0 This AC power cable can be ordered by North America
(NA) customers. International customers should procure
their specific power cords directly.
Note: Ensure that customers have the appropriate technical support and contact before
placing their first order.

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NSC2U Base Model 0 Configuration:
All Production SKUs are base model 0 SKUs (no processor, heatsink, memory, hard drive,
power cord, operating system, or plug-in adapters are provided). Those components must be
ordered separately as Accessories from Kontron or from third party vendors listed in the Tested
Hardware and Operating System List (THOL).
The table below lists which components are included in the base model 0 SKUs and which ones
must be ordered separately or as optional accessories.
Component Description
AC
Mod 0
Configuratio
n
DC
Mod 0
Configuratio
n
AC power supply (600 W) 1 included -
DC power supply (600 W) - 1 included
Filler Panel in 2
nd
power supply bay 1 included
Chassis (sheet metal, top cover, PCI carrier) 1 included
Bezel (unpainted) 1 included
Server Board T5000PAL 1 included
PCI Riser FH-FL (two PCI-Express and one PCI-X slots) 1 included
PCI Riser LP (two PCI-Express slots) 1 included
FB-DIMM slots (memory not included) 8 included
Trays for hot-swap 2.5” SAS Hard Disk Drives 6 included
Filler Panel in optical device bay 1 included
Rear Panel GbE NIC (Cu) ports (via Server Board) 2 included
Server Deployment Toolkit (CD) 1 included
Quick Start Guide 1 included
Power Cable Purchase separately
1
SW RAID 0/1/10 Supported
HW RAID 5 Optional Accessory
2
Mounting kit for Z-U130 Solid State Drives Optional Accessory
2
Intel® Remote Management Module 2 Optional Accessory
2
PCI-X FH-FL Riser (3 PCI-X slots) Optional Accessory
2
Ethernet I/O Module (dual Gigabit rear ports) Optional Accessory
2
SAS I/O Expansion Module (x4 external rear port) Optional Accessory
2
Rack Mount Kits Optional Accessory
4
Rail Enabling Kit (to enable AXXBASRAIL13,
AXXHERAIL2, AXXBASICRAIL, and AXXHERAIL kits) Optional Accessory
4
Processor (refer to “Details on Ordering Processors”) Purchase separately
5
Heatsink (copper required) Accessory or purchase separately
Memory Purchase separately
5
Hard Disk Drive Purchase separately
5
Optical Drive Purchase separately
5
Accessories for NIC
-
in
-
Front Capability
3
Quad Port Bypass Adapter (Copper) Optional Accessory
3
Quad Port Bypass Adapter (Fiber) Optional Accessory
3
Quad NIC-in-Front Mounting Kit (Copper) Optional Accessory
3
Quad NIC-in-Front Mounting Kit (Fiber) Optional Accessory
3
1Refer to AC power cord accessory in this section
2Refer to “Production Spares/Accessories List” in section III
3Refer to “Quad Port Bypass NIC Capability” in section IV
4Refer to “Rack Mounting Options” in the Appendix
5Should be purchased separately (parts not listed in this document)

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Notes on the NSC2U Model 0 Configuration and Options:
PCI Risers
oThe base configuration comes standard with two PCI Risers supporting up to
five PCI slots. These include:
One low-profile riser supporting two PCI-Express (PCIe) slots
One full-height, full-length riser supporting three slots: two PCIe x4
and one PCI-X.
oAdditional full-height, full-length risers (below) are supported and available as
accessories (refer to “Production Spares/Accessories List” in section III).
PCI-X (active): three independent PCI-X, each with maximum 133 MHz
PCI-X (passive): two PCI-X with maximum 100 MHz and one PCI-X
(66 MHz) all on a shared PCI bus
HW RAID
oWhile SW RAID 0/1/10 is supported on the base configuration, HW RAID 5
support can be enabled via a set of optional accessories (refer to “Production
Spares/Accessories List” in section III).
oComponents required are NSCRAID01W (NSC2U RAID5 Kit – includes the I-
Button (license), battery cable) and the AXXMINIDIMM512 (512 MB Mini
DIMM registered DDR-2 for RAID cache).
oAn additional option is the AXXRSBBU3 (Intel® RAID Smart Battery Backup
module provides up to 72 hours of cache memory retention when used with
AXXMINIDIMM512). The cable to connect the battery is included in the
NSCRAID01W kit.
Note: The AXXRSBBU3 is now a Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) version that replaces
the previous Ni-Mh version. A firmware update is required to enable the Li-
Ion version and is posted in the Downloads/Software section of the NSC2U
product page on the Kontron website.
Flash Drives
oThe Embedded USB (EUSB) Flash Drive from Smart Modular Technologies
is supported in the system:
Available from SMART Modular Technologies or Kontron
Multiple drive capacities supported. Refer to the ‘Tested Hardware
and Operating System List’ (THOL) for details on supported SKUs.
A special mounting kit, TMWVSSDRIVE01W, is required in order to
mount the drive inside the chassis (refer to “Production
Spares/Accessories List” in section III).
Product information is available at:
http://www.smartmodular.com/product/product.cfm?productID=65
Replaces the former Intel® Z-U130 Value Solid State Drive

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IO Option Modules
oThese modules, available as optional accessories, attach to the system board
via a proprietary connector, and provide additional IO through the rear
bulkhead.
The AXXGBIOMO option module provides two Gigabit Ethernet NICs.
The AXXSASIOMOD option module provides one x4 external SAS
port.
oFor ordering details, refer to “Production Spares/Accessories List” in section
III.
Quad Port Bypass NIC Capability
oThe NSC2U is capable of supporting up to eight ports of front or rear-
accessible Gigabit Ethernet (either Copper or Fiber) using Quad NIC adapters
designed by Intel. Optional accessories are available to enable these
features. For more information and ordering details, refer to “Quad Port
Bypass NIC Capability” in section IV.
Rack Mounting Options
oRack mounting kits for 2-post or 4-post, 19-inch or 23-inch racks are offered
by Kontron for this product. These include TMLCMOUNT21,
TMLPMOUNT41, TMLPMOUNT51, TMLPMOUNT52, and TMLPSLIDE01.
The Rail Enabling Kit (TMLREK01) is not required for these rack mount kits.
Please refer to Appendix A to determine the correct options to suit your
needs. For ordering details, refer to “Production Spares/Accessories
List” in section III.
oIf AXXBASRAIL13, AXXHERAIL2, AXXBASICRAIL, or AXXHERAIL from Intel
will be used, then a Rail Enabling Kit (TMLREK01) must be purchased from
Kontron to enable support of these rails.
For ordering details, refer to “Production Spares/Accessories List” in
section III.
Hard Drive Support
oThe NSC2U supports 2.5” SAS or SATA hard disk drives (purchased
separately). Please refer to the NSC2U Tested Hardware and Operating
System List (THOL) for a complete list of supported drives.

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Details on Ordering Processors:
The NSC2U supports the Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 5400 and 5300 processor series, as well
as selected SKUs from the Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® 5100 series processors.
Intel®Xeon®Processors Supported by NSC2U:
Processor
Number Cores Speed TDP FSB Kontron P/N
Intel
P/N
Intel
MM#
E5440
Quad 2.83 GHz 80W 1333 MHz K00008-001 AT80574KJ073N 898592
L5410
Quad 2.33 GHz 50W 1333 MHz K00029-001 AT80574JJ053N 898603
Legacy
E5345 Quad 2.33 GHz 80W 1333 MHz N/A HH80563QJ0538M 891115
E5335
Quad 2.00 GHz 80W 1333 MHz
N/A
HH80563QJ0418M 891116
51
40
Dual 2.33 GHz 65W 1333 MHz
N/A
HH80556KJ0534M 891730
5130
Dual 2.00 GHz 65W 1333 MHz
N/A
HH80556KJ0414M 891731
LV 5128
Dual 1.86 GHz 40W 1066 MHz
N/A
HH80556JH0364M 891704
Notes:
All above processors are on Intel’s long life roadmap.
The E5440 or L5410 processors are recommended with the NSC2U for highest
performance and longest availability and support. They are orderable from Kontron or
Intel using the indicated part numbers.
The above 5300 and 5100 processor SKUs are also supported on the NSC2U for legacy
purposes, and are orderable from Intel only.
Heatsinks
oOnly Tray processors are recommended with this product. The processor thermal
solution for this server must include the use of a copper heat sink (e.g. see
NSCSNKCLP01 in the Spares/Accessories list below). There are no clips needed
for this heat sink, since the heat sink includes captive screws.
oThe boxed processors previously listed in the “supported” table have been
removed since these now include an aluminum heat sink which does not provide
sufficient heat dissipation to meet thermal requirements. For this reason, Kontron
does not recommend the use of Boxed processors with this product.

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III. Ordering NSC2U Spares/Accessories
Below are the Spares parts and Accessories that may be ordered with the NSC2U system.
Please read the following notes regarding this parts list.
Spares: Any of these items may be ordered as ‘Spares’ for part replacement purposes.
Accessories: Some of these items are not included in the NSC2U Mod0 base model,
but may be ordered as ‘Accessories’ to upgrade the base model with additional
features.
3rd Party Accessories: For a listing of compatible 3rd party accessories, please refer to
the Tested Hardware and Operating System List (THOL) document.
Product Code Description Contents
Included in
Base Model
(Y/N)
Min.
Order
Qty
TLIACPSU003 TIGI2U AC Power Supply AC power supply Y (one in AC
SKU)
1
TLIDCPSU003 TIGI2U DC Power Supply DC power supply,
input power connector Y (one in DC
SKU) 1
NSCSNKCLP01 NSC2U Processor Heatsink Heat sink (copper) N 1
NSCBEZEL01W NSC2U Bezel (Unpainted), 12-pack Unpainted Bezel,
packaged in cartons
of 12 Y
(one bezel)
12
(order in
multiples
of 12)
NSCESCBLNK01W NSC2U Blank Escutcheons (unpainted)
– 48 pack
Unpainted blank
escutcheon panel
(filler panel if front-
NICs are not present)
2 blank panels
installed in base
model
48
(order in
multiples
of 48)
HW RAID
NSCRAID01W
NSC2U RAID5 Kit
Enables full intelligent SAS RAID solution
engineered around the Intel® 80333 I/O
Processor @ 500MHz. Note: enabling RAID
capability also requires mini DIMM – Intel
AXXMINIDIMM512 (or qualified 3rd party
mini DIMM).
I-Button (license),
battery cable (battery
or mini-DIMM not
included) N 1
AXXRSBBU3
Intel® RAID Smart Battery Backup
Module:
For use with Intel® Integrated Server RAID
(requires NSCRAID01W plus mini DIMM),
provides up to 72 hours of cache memory
retention when used with
AXXMINIDIMM512.
Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) version
Note: requires firmware update (posted
on product web page on Kontron site)
Battery backup kit N
5
(order in
multiples
of 5)
AXXMINIDIMM512 512 MB Mini DIMM registered DDR-2
for RAID cache. Note: enabling RAID
capability also requires Intel RAID
Activation Key– NSCRAID01W
Mini-DIMM N
5
(order in
multiples
of 5)