Kontron ZINC CUBE C232 User manual

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High Risk Applications Hazard Notice
THIS DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE ARE NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED OR INTENDED FOR USE
OR RESALE FOR THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, THE NAVIGATION, CONTROL OR
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS FOR AIRCRAFT OR OTHER TRANSPORTATION, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, LIFE
SUPPORT OR LIFE SUSTAINING APPLICATIONS, WEAPONS SYSTEMS, OR ANY OTHER APPLICATION IN A
HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT, OR REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE, OR IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF
PRODUCTS COULD LEAD DIRECTLY TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (COLLECTIVELY, "HIGH RISK APPLICATIONS").
You understand and agree that your use of Kontron devices as a component in High Risk Applications is entirely at
your risk. To minimize the risks associated with your products and applications, you should provide adequate design
and operating safeguards. You are solely responsible for compliance with all legal, regulatory, safety, and security
related requirements concerning your products. You are responsible to ensure that your systems (and any Kontron
hardware or software components incorporated in your systems) meet all applicable requirements. Unless otherwise
stated in the product documentation, the Kontron device is not provided with error-tolerance capabilities and cannot
therefore be deemed as being engineered, manufactured or setup to be compliant for implementation or for resale as
device in High Risk Applications. All application and safety related information in this document (including application
descriptions, suggested safety measures, suggested Kontron products, and other materials) is provided for reference
only.

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Revision History
Revision Brief Description of Changes Date of Issue Author/
Editor
1.0 Initial Issue 2018-June-14 HJS
Terms and Conditions
Kontron warrants products in accordance with defined regional warranty periods. For more information about
warranty compliance and conformity, and the warranty period in your region, visit http://www.kontron.com/terms-
and-conditions.
Kontron sells products worldwide and declares regional General Terms & Conditions of Sale, and Purchase Order
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Symbols
The following symbols may be used in this user guide
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE indicates a property damage message.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Electric Shock!
This symbol and title warn of hazards due to electrical shocks (> 60
V) when touching
products or parts of products
. Failure to observe the precautions indicated and/or
pr
escribed by the law may endanger your life/health and/or result in damage to your
material.
ESD Sensitive Device!
This symbol and title inform that the electronic boards and their components are sensitive
to static electricity. Care must therefore be
taken during all handling operations and
inspections of this product in order to ensure product integrity at all times.
HOT Surface!
Do NOT touch! Allow to cool before servicing.
Laser!
This symbol inform of the risk of exposure to laser beam and light emitting devices (LEDs)
from an electrical device. Eye protection per manufacturer notice shall review before
servicing.
This symbol indicates general information about the product and the user guide.
This symbol also indicates detail information about the specific product configuration.
This symbol precedes helpful hints and tips for daily use.

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For Your Safety
Your new Kontron product was developed and tested carefully to provide all features necessary to ensure its
compliance with electrical safety requirements. It was also designed for a long fault-free life. However, the life
expectancy of your product can be drastically reduced by improper treatment during unpacking and installation.
Therefore, in the interest of your own safety and of the correct operation of your new Kontron product, you are
requested to conform with the following guidelines.
High Voltage Safety Instructions
As a precaution and in case of danger, the power connector must be easily accessible. The power connector is the
product’s main disconnect device.
Warning
All operations on this product must be carried out by sufficiently skilled personnel only.
Electric Shock!
Before installing a non hot-swappable Kontron product into a system always ensure that
your mains power is switched off. This also applies to the installation of piggybacks. Serious
electrical shock hazards can exist during all installation, repair, and maintenance operations
on this product. Therefore, always unplug the power cable and any other cables which
provide external voltages before performing any work on this product.
Earth ground connection to vehicle’s chassis or a central grounding point shall remain
connected. The earth ground cable shall be the last cable to be disconnected or the first
cable to be connected when performing installation or removal procedures on this product.
Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction
ESD Sensitive Device!
Electronic boards and their components are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore, care
must be taken during all handling operations and inspections of this product, in order to
ensure product integrity at all times.
Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not used for operational purposes unless it is
otherwise protected.
Whenever possible, unpack or pack this product only at EOS/ESD safe work stations. Where a safe work station is not
guaranteed, it is important for the user to be electrically discharged before touching the product with his/her hands
or tools. This is most easily done by touching a metal part of your system housing.
It is particularly important to observe standard anti-static precautions when changing piggybacks, ROM devices,
jumper settings etc. If the product contains batteries for RTC or memory backup, ensure that the product is not placed
on conductive surfaces, including anti-static plastics or sponges. They can cause short circuits and damage the
batteries or conductive circuits on the product.

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Lithium Battery Precautions
If your product is equipped with a lithium battery, take the following precautions when replacing the battery.
Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly.
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Replace only with same or equivalent battery type recommended by the
manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
General Instructions on Usage
In order to maintain Kontron’s product warranty, this product must not be altered or modified in any way. Changes or
modifications to the product, that are not explicitly approved by Kontron and described in this user guide or received
from Kontron Support as a special handling instruction, will void your warranty.
This product should only be installed in or connected to systems that fulfill all necessary technical and specific
environmental requirements. This also applies to the operational temperature range of the specific board version
that must not be exceeded. If batteries are present, their temperature restrictions must be taken into account.
In performing all necessary installation and application operations, only follow the instructions supplied by the
present user guide.
Keep all the original packaging material for future storage or warranty shipments. If it is necessary to store or ship
the product then re-pack it in the same manner as it was delivered.
Special care is necessary when handling or unpacking the product. See Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction.
The length of power or I/O cables must not exceed 3 meters and no line leaves the building.
Quality and Environmental Management
Kontron aims to deliver reliable high-end products designed and built for quality, and aims to complying with
environmental laws, regulations, and other environmentally oriented requirements. For more information regarding
Kontron’s quality and environmental responsibilities, visit http://www.kontron.com/about-kontron/corporate-
responsibility/quality-management.
Disposal and Recycling
Kontron’s products are manufactured to satisfy environmental protection requirements where possible. Many of the
components used are capable of being recycled. Final disposal of this product after its service life must be
accomplished in accordance with applicable country, state, or local laws or regulations.
WEEE Compliance
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive aims to:
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Reduce waste arising from electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)
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Make producers of EEE responsible for the environmental impact of their products, especially
when the product become waste
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Encourage separate collection and subsequent treatment, reuse, recovery, recycling and sound
environmental disposal of EEE
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Improve the environmental performance of all those involved during the lifecycle of EEE

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Environmental protection is a high priority with Kontron.
Kontron follows the WEEE directive
You are encouraged to return our products for proper disposal.

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Table of Contents
Symbols.................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
For Your Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................................................7
High Voltage Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................................7
Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction ............................................................................................................................................7
Lithium Battery Precautions.......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
General Instructions on Usage..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Quality and Environmental Management................................................................................................................................................ 8
Disposal and Recycling.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
WEEE Compliance.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Table of Contents.............................................................................................................................................................................................10
List of Tables .....................................................................................................................................................................................................12
List of Figures....................................................................................................................................................................................................12
1/ Specifications and Regulatory information .............................................................................................................................14
1.1. European Union Regulatory Notice......................................................................................................................................................14
2/ Component Identification ...............................................................................................................................................................15
2.1. Front Panel Components........................................................................................................................................................................16
2.2. Rear Panel Components.........................................................................................................................................................................17
2.3. Storage Drive LEDs...................................................................................................................................................................................17
2.4. Board LEDs .................................................................................................................................................................................................18
2.4.1. RJ45 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................18
2.5. System Board Components..................................................................................................................................................................20
2.6. System Components ...............................................................................................................................................................................21
3/ Operations ...........................................................................................................................................................................................23
3.1. Powering up the Server..........................................................................................................................................................................23
3.2. Powering down the Server...................................................................................................................................................................23
3.2.1. Shutting down the Server ..................................................................................................................................................................23
4/ Installation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................24
4.1. Safety Measures ......................................................................................................................................................................................24
4.2. Identifying the Contents of the Server Shipping Carton ............................................................................................................24
4.3. Front Panels..............................................................................................................................................................................................25
4.4. Hard Disk Drives ......................................................................................................................................................................................26
4.5. Installing a 3.5" HDD Module ............................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.6. Removing a 3.5" HDD Module..............................................................................................................................................................28
4.7. Installing a 2.5" HDD module ...............................................................................................................................................................29
4.8. Removing a 2.5" HDD module..............................................................................................................................................................30
4.9. Top Cover ....................................................................................................................................................................................................31
4.9.1. Removing a top Cover ..........................................................................................................................................................................31
4.9.2. Installing a top Cover.......................................................................................................................................................................... 32
4.10. Solid State Drives ..................................................................................................................................................................................33
4.10.1. Removing an SSD Module................................................................................................................................................................ 33
4.10.2. Installing an SSD Module ................................................................................................................................................................34
4.11. System Board Trays .............................................................................................................................................................................. 35
4.11.1. Removing a System Board Tray...................................................................................................................................................... 35
4.11.2. Installing a System Board Tray......................................................................................................................................................36
4.12. Rear Plates............................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
4.12.1. Removing a Rear Plate...................................................................................................................................................................... 37

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4.12.2. Installing a Rear Plate.......................................................................................................................................................................38
4.13. System Fan Modules............................................................................................................................................................................39
4.13.1. Removing a System Fan Module ...................................................................................................................................................39
4.13.2. Installing a System Fan Module....................................................................................................................................................40
4.14. Power Supply Units ...............................................................................................................................................................................41
4.14.1. Removing a Power Supply Unit.......................................................................................................................................................41
4.14.2. Installing a Power Supply Unit ......................................................................................................................................................42
4.15. M.2 Cards..................................................................................................................................................................................................43
4.15.1. Removing a M.2 Card .........................................................................................................................................................................43
4.15.2. Installing a M.2 Card..........................................................................................................................................................................44
4.16. SATADOMs...............................................................................................................................................................................................45
4.16.1. Removing a SATADOM ......................................................................................................................................................................45
4.16.2. Installing a SATADOM.......................................................................................................................................................................46
4.17. Memory Modules...................................................................................................................................................................................47
4.17.1. Removing a Memory Module ..........................................................................................................................................................47
4.17.2. Installing a Memory Module...........................................................................................................................................................48
4.18. Heat Sinks ................................................................................................................................................................................................49
4.18.1. Installing a Heat Sink.........................................................................................................................................................................49
4.18.2. Removing a Heat Sink.......................................................................................................................................................................50
4.19. Processor ..................................................................................................................................................................................................51
4.19.1. Removing a Processor .......................................................................................................................................................................51
4.19.2. Installing a Processor....................................................................................................................................................................... 52
4.20. System Board Module.........................................................................................................................................................................54
4.20.1. Removing a System Board Module..............................................................................................................................................54
4.20.2. Installing a System Board Module .............................................................................................................................................. 55
4.21. Powering on and selecting Boot Options ...................................................................................................................................... 56
4.22. Installing the Operating System ...................................................................................................................................................... 56
5/ Cabling ...................................................................................................................................................................................................57
5.1. Internal System Cable Routing .............................................................................................................................................................57
6/ Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................................................61
6.1. BMC................................................................................................................................................................................................................61
6.1.1. WebGUI Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................61
6.1.2. IP Address.................................................................................................................................................................................................61
6.1.3. User Name and Password ..................................................................................................................................................................61
6.1.4. Web Browser ..........................................................................................................................................................................................61
6.1.5. Logging in .................................................................................................................................................................................................61
6.1.6. Updating the Firmware........................................................................................................................................................................61
6.2. BIOS Settings.............................................................................................................................................................................................66
6.2.1. BIOS Setup Menus ................................................................................................................................................................................66
6.2.2. POST Error Message ...........................................................................................................................................................................66
6.2.3. Entering the Pop-up Boot Menu .....................................................................................................................................................68
6.2.4. Entering PXE Boot................................................................................................................................................................................68
6.2.5. Entering the BIOS Setup Menu.........................................................................................................................................................68
6.2.6. BIOS Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................................69
6.3. Checking the FW Version ...................................................................................................................................................................... 72
6.3.1. Checking the BIOS Version using Linux.......................................................................................................................................... 72
6.3.2. Checking the BIOS Version using the BIOS Setup Utility ......................................................................................................... 73
6.3.3. Checking the BMC Version using Linux ......................................................................................................................................... 73
6.3.4. Checking the BMC Version using the WebGUI ............................................................................................................................ 74

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6.4. Checking the Event Log .........................................................................................................................................................................74
6.4.1. Checking the system event log using Linux remote desktop ................................................................................................ 74
6.4.2. Checking the System Event Log using the WebGUI...................................................................................................................75
6.4.3. Checking the Event Log using the BIOS Setup Utility................................................................................................................75
7/ Block Diagram ....................................................................................................................................................................................78
8/ Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................................ 79
8.1.1. Pre-diagnostic........................................................................................................................................................................................ 79
8.1.2. Symptom Collection ............................................................................................................................................................................ 79
8.1.3. Prepare the Server for Diagnosis....................................................................................................................................................80
8.1.4. Performing Processor Procedures in the Troubleshooting Process ..................................................................................80
8.1.5. Breaking the Server down to the Minimum Hardware Configuration ................................................................................80
8.1.6. Battery Replacement ...........................................................................................................................................................................81
8.1.7. Firmware Update Tools......................................................................................................................................................................82
Appendix A: List of Acronyms.....................................................................................................................................................................83
About Kontron ..................................................................................................................................................................................................84
List of Tables
Table 1: Environmental Specifications Temperature range1..............................................................................................................14
Table 2: Mechanical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................14
Table 3: Main View ...........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Table 4: Front View..........................................................................................................................................................................................16
Table 5: Rear View............................................................................................................................................................................................17
Table 6: Drive LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................................................17
Table 7: RJ45.......................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Table 8: LED Indicator .....................................................................................................................................................................................18
Table 9: LED Function......................................................................................................................................................................................19
Table 10: Board Components.......................................................................................................................................................................20
Table 11: System Components......................................................................................................................................................................21
Table 12: Cable Routing...................................................................................................................................................................................57
Table 13: Fan Cables .......................................................................................................................................................................................58
Table 14: SAS Power Cables.........................................................................................................................................................................59
Table 15: SATA Cable.......................................................................................................................................................................................60
Table 16: BIOS Menus .....................................................................................................................................................................................66
Table 17: SMBIOS Event Log .........................................................................................................................................................................66
Table 18: System Event Log (POST)...........................................................................................................................................................68
Table 19: Select Boot Device ........................................................................................................................................................................68
Table 20: Flash Commands..........................................................................................................................................................................70
Table 21: BIOS Jumpers...................................................................................................................................................................................71
Table 22: Update Tools..................................................................................................................................................................................82
List of Figures
Figure 1: System Components......................................................................................................................................................................15
Figure 2: Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................................................................16
Figure 3: Rear Panel.........................................................................................................................................................................................17
Figure 4: RJ45 Connector ...............................................................................................................................................................................18
Figure 5: System Board LED Indicator .......................................................................................................................................................18
Figure 6: Board Components .......................................................................................................................................................................20
Figure 7: System Components .....................................................................................................................................................................21
Figure 8: Opening a Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Figure 9: Closing a Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 10: Removing an HDD Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................26

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Figure 11: Installing an HDD Assembly......................................................................................................................................................26
Figure 12: Installing 3.5" HDD....................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 13: Removing a 3.5" Module............................................................................................................................................................28
Figure 14: Installing a 2.5" HDD ...................................................................................................................................................................29
Figure 15: Removing a 2.5" HDD ..................................................................................................................................................................30
Figure 16: Removing a top Cover .................................................................................................................................................................31
Figure 17: Installing a top Cover..................................................................................................................................................................32
Figure 18: Removing an SSD.........................................................................................................................................................................33
Figure 19: Installing an SSD ..........................................................................................................................................................................34
Figure 20: Removing a Board Tray............................................................................................................................................................. 35
Figure 21: Installing a System Board Tray............................................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 22: Removing a Rear Plate .............................................................................................................................................................. 37
Figure 23: Installing a Rear Plate ...............................................................................................................................................................38
Figure 24: Removing a Fan Module...........................................................................................................................................................39
Figure 25: Installing a Fan Module.............................................................................................................................................................40
Figure 26: Removing a Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................................41
Figure 27: Installing a Power Supply.........................................................................................................................................................42
Figure 28: Removing a M.2 Card.................................................................................................................................................................43
Figure 29: Installing a M.2 Card ..................................................................................................................................................................44
Figure 30: SATADOMs ....................................................................................................................................................................................45
Figure 31: Installing a SATADOM.................................................................................................................................................................46
Figure 32: Removing a Memory Module.................................................................................................................................................. 47
Figure 33: Installing a Memory Module ...................................................................................................................................................48
Figure 34: Installing a Heat Sink .................................................................................................................................................................49
Figure 35: Removing a Heat Sink ................................................................................................................................................................50
Figure 36: Removing a Processor................................................................................................................................................................51
Figure 37: Push first the right Processor Locking up and then then lift the processor Load plate ......................................51
Figure 38: Lifting the Processor ................................................................................................................................................................. 52
Figure 39: Installing a Processor................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Figure 40: Push the right Processor Locking down ............................................................................................................................. 53
Figure 41: Removing a Board Module .......................................................................................................................................................54
Figure 42: Installing a System Board Module........................................................................................................................................ 55
Figure 43: PSU Cable Routing .......................................................................................................................................................................57
Figure 44: System Fan and CPU Fan Cable Routing.............................................................................................................................58
Figure 45: MiniSAS Cable Routing ..............................................................................................................................................................59
Figure 46: SSD SATA Cable routing............................................................................................................................................................60
Figure 47: Linux Terminal .............................................................................................................................................................................62
Figure 48: BMC updated................................................................................................................................................................................63
Figure 49: Firmware Update........................................................................................................................................................................64
Figure 50: Select HPM or AMI ......................................................................................................................................................................64
Figure 51: Enter Update Mode .....................................................................................................................................................................64
Figure 52: Click Update .................................................................................................................................................................................. 65
Figure 53: Click Proceed.................................................................................................................................................................................65
Figure 54: Device has been reset ............................................................................................................................................................... 65
Figure 55: Linux Terminal.............................................................................................................................................................................. 72
Figure 56: BIOS Main....................................................................................................................................................................................... 73
Figure 57: Ipmitool with Linux ..................................................................................................................................................................... 73
Figure 58: WebGUI Dashboard ....................................................................................................................................................................74
Figure 59: System Event Log........................................................................................................................................................................74
Figure 60: WebGUI Event Log .......................................................................................................................................................................75
Figure 61: BIOS Setup Event Log ..................................................................................................................................................................75
Figure 62: BIOS System Event ..................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Figure 63: SMBIOS ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Figure 64: View SMBIOS Event.....................................................................................................................................................................77
Figure 65: System Board Diagram .............................................................................................................................................................78

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1/ Specifications and Regulatory information
Table 1: Environmental Specifications Temperature range1
Specification Value
Operating 0 - ~35°C
Non-operating -20 - ~70°C
Relative humidity
(noncondensing)
Non-operating
0% - ~93%
1All temperature ratings shown are for sea level. An altitude derating of 1°C per 304.8 m (1.8°F per 1,000 ft) to 3048 m (10,000 ft) is
applicable. No direct sunlight allowed.
Table 2: Mechanical Specifications
Specification Value
Height 217 mm/225 with feet
Depth 245 mm/263 mm with screws for
PCIe
Width 225 mm
1.1. European Union Regulatory Notice
Products bearing the CE marking comply with one or more of the following EU Directives as may be applicable:
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Compliance with these directives is assessed using applicable European Harmonized Standards.

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2/ Component Identification
Figure 1: System Components
Table 3: Main View
Item Description
1 System chassis
2 2.5" SSD (1)
3 Power supply unit
4 System fan module
5 CPU fan module
6 DIMM slot (2)
7 3.5"/ 2.5" HDD carrier (4)
8 3.5"HDD (4)
9 2.5"HDD (4) (optional)
10 SATADOM (1) (optional)
11 M.2 card
12 System board

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2.1. Front Panel Components
Figure 2: Front Panel
Table 4: Front View
Item Description
1 3.5"/ 2.5" HDD bays
2 USB 3.0 (2)
3 HDD activity LED and system health LED
4 Power button

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2.2. Rear Panel Components
Figure 3: Rear Panel
Table 5: Rear View
Item Description
1 VGA port
2 USB 2.0 ports (2)
3 USB 3.0 (2)
4 1G RJ45 ports (2)
5 10/100 M RJ45 (BMC) port
6 Kensington security slot
7 power socket
2.3. Storage Drive LEDs
Table 6: Drive LEDs
LED Appearance Description
Off HDD not present or not active
Green blinking HDD read/write activity

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2.4. Board LEDs
See the following illustrations to locate the LED indicator for IPMI and RJ45 (management network).
2.4.1. RJ45
Figure 4: RJ45 Connector
Table 7: RJ45
Item Description
1 NIC Link Speed LED
2 NIC Link/Activity LED
Figure 5: System Board LED Indicator
Table 8: LED Indicator
Item Description
1 Power button

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Item Description
2 HDD activity LED and system health LED
3 10/100 M RJ45 (BMC) port – MGNT LAN
4 1G RJ45 ports – GLAN 2
Table 9: LED Function
LED Name Voltage
Sources
LED Color State Description
S3_LED (LED 3) P3V3_AUX Green On S5 status
— Off Not S5 status
GLAN 2 Active
(Right)
P3V3_AUX Green Blink Activity
— Off Not activity
GLAN 2 Link
(Left)
P3V3_AUX Green On Link at 1000 Mbps
Amber On Link at 10/100 Mbps
— Off No link
MGNT LAN
Active
P3V3_AUX Green Blink LAN access
— Off No traffic
MGNT LAN Link P3V3_AUX Amber On Link is OK
— Off Disconnection
System power
OK (LED 9)
P3V3_AUX Amber On All of power OK
— Off One of power is fail
Power button
(SW 2)
P3V3_AUX Green On DC status
Amber On AC status
BMC heartbeat
(LED 1)
P3V3_AUX Green On BMC is ready
— Off BMC is not ready
HDD activity
LED (LED 12
Upper)
P3V3 Green Blink The drive is active
— Off The drive is not active
Health LED (LED
12 Lower)
P3V3_AUX Red Solid Error occur when fan, voltage, temp and
other sensor abnormal event log be recorded
Green Solid System is OK

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2.5. System Board Components
Figure 6: Board Components
Table 10: Board Components
Item Description
1 CPU and memory power connector
2 DIMM slot (2)
3 CPU socket
4 Power button
5 USB 3.0 (2)
6 MiniSAS connector
7 SATA connector
8 MB power connector
9 M.2 connector
10 PCIe x16 slot
11 CPU fan connector
12 System fan connector
13 1G RJ45 ports (2)
14 10/100 M RJ45 (BMC) port (1) and USB 3.0 ports (2)
15 USB 2.0 ports (2)
16 VGA port