Lanner FX-3230 User manual

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Network Appliance
Platform
FX-3230
User Manual
Version: 1.0
Date of Release:2019-02-14

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is a description of these icons:
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special attention to while using the product.
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that could damage your property or product.
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Resources
URL
Lanner
http://www.lannerinc.com
Product Resource
http://www.lannerinc.com/download-center
RMA
http://eRMA.lannerinc.com
This document is copyrighted © 2020 by Lanner Electronics Inc. All rights are reserved. The original
manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any
time without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means
without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer. Information provided in this manual is
intended to be accurate and reliable. However, the original manufacturer assumes no responsibility for its
use, nor for any infringements upon the rights of third parties that may result from such use.
Intel® and Intel® Xeon® are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other
countries.
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All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions for passing included
the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. In order to protect the product from being
damaged by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of CE-
compliant industrial enclosure products.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. The operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. The operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to
correct the interference at their own expense.
Follow these guidelines to ensure general safety:
Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free during and after installation.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in the chassis. Fasten your tie or scarf and
roll up your sleeves.
Wear safety glasses if you are working under any conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
Disconnect all power by turning off the power and unplugging the power cord before installing or
removing a chassis or working near power supplies
Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.
Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit; always check the circuit.

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In order not to result in potential electric shock or fire, please avoid improper use narrated below:
Replacing a battery with an incorrect type (e.g. in the case of certain lithium battery types), which can
defeat a safety guard.
Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, which can
result in an explosion.
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment, which can result in an
explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of
flammable liquid or gas.
Lithium Battery Caution:
Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
Installation only by a trained electrician or only by an electrically trained person who knows all English
Installation and Device Specifications which are to be applied.
Do not carry the handle of power supplies when moving to another place.
Electrical equipment generates heat. Ambient air temperature may not be adequate to cool equipment
to acceptable operating temperatures without adequate circulation. Be sure that the room in which you
choose to operate your system has adequate air circulation.
Ensure that the chassis cover is secure. The chassis design allows cooling air to circulate effectively. An
open chassis permits air leaks, which may interrupt and redirect the flow of cooling air from internal
components.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD damage occurs
when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent failures.
Be sure to follow ESD-prevention procedures when removing and replacing components to avoid these
problems.
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good skin contact. If no wrist strap is
available, ground yourself by touching the metal part of the chassis.
Periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should be between 1 and 10
megohms (Mohms).
Environment:
Do not install and/or operate this unit in any place that flammable objects are stored or used in.
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack
environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing
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by the manufacturer.
Installation of the equipment (especially in a rack) should consider the ventilation of the system’s intake
(for taking chilled air) and exhaust (for emitting hot air) openings so that the amount of air flow required
for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
To avoid a hazardous load condition, be sure the mechanical loading is even when mounting.
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect
that overloading of the circuits might have on over-current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate
consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable earthing should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections
other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).
Installation & Operation:
The installation of this product must be performed by trained specialists; otherwise, a non-specialist
might create the risk of the system’s falling to the ground or other damages.
Lanner Electronics Inc. shall not be held liable for any losses resulting from insufficient strength for
supporting the system or use of inappropriate installation components.
Suivez ces consignes pour assurer la sécurité générale :
Laissez la zone du châssis propre et sans poussière pendant et après l’installation.
Ne portez pas de vêtements amples ou de bijoux qui pourraient être pris dans le châssis. Attachez votre
cravate ou écharpe et remontez vos manches.
Portez des lunettes de sécurité pour protéger vos yeux.
N’effectuez aucune action qui pourrait créer un danger pour d’autres ou rendre l’équipement
dangereux.
Coupez complètement l’alimentation en éteignant l’alimentation et en débranchant le cordon
d’alimentation avant d’installer ou de retirer un châssis ou de travailler à proximité de sources
d’alimentation.
Ne travaillez pas seul si des conditions dangereuses sont présentes.
Ne considérez jamais que l’alimentation est coupée d’un circuit, vérifiez toujours le circuit. Cet appareil
génère, utilise et émet une énergie radiofréquence et, s’il n’est pas installé et utilisé conformément aux
instructions des fournisseurs de composants sans fil, il risque de provoquer des interférences dans les
communications radio.
Risque d’explosion si la pile est remplacée par une autre d’un mauvais type.
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L’installation doit être effectuée par un électricien formé ou une personne formée à l’électricité
connaissant toutes les spécifications d’installation et d’appareil du produit.
Ne transportez pas l’unité en la tenant par le câble d’alimentation lorsque vous déplacez l’appareil.
La machine ne peut être utilisée qu’à un lieu fixe comme en laboratoire, salle d’ordinateurs ou salle de
classe.
L’équipement électrique génère de la chaleur. La température ambiante peut ne pas être adéquate pour
refroidir l’équipement à une température de fonctionnement acceptable sans circulation adaptée. Vérifiez
que votre site propose une circulation d’air adéquate.
Vérifiez que le couvercle du châssis est bien fixé. La conception du châssis permet à l’air de
refroidissement de bien circuler. Un châssis ouvert laisse l’air s’échapper, ce qui peut interrompre et
rediriger le flux d’air frais destiné aux composants internes.
Les décharges électrostatiques (ESD) peuvent endommager l’équipement et gêner les circuits
électriques. Des dégâts d’ESD surviennent lorsque des composants électroniques sont mal manipulés et
peuvent causer des pannes totales ou intermittentes. Suivez les procédures de prévention d’ESD lors du
retrait et du remplacement de composants.
Portez un bracelet anti-ESD et veillez à ce qu’il soit bien au contact de la peau. Si aucun bracelet n’est
disponible, reliez votre corps à la terre en touchant la partie métallique du châssis.
Vérifiez régulièrement la valeur de résistance du bracelet antistatique, qui doit être comprise entre 1 et
10 mégohms (Mohms).
Avant d’allumer l’appareil, reliez le câble de mise à la terre de l’équipement à la terre.
Une bonne mise à la terre (connexion à la terre) est très importante pour protéger l’équipement contre
les effets néfastes du bruit externe et réduire les risques d’électrocution en cas de foudre.
Pour désinstaller l’équipement, débranchez le câble de mise à la terre après avoir éteint l’appareil.
Un câble de mise à la terre est requis et la zone reliant les sections du conducteur doit faire plus de 4
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Desserrez la vis du terminal de mise à la terre.
Branchez le câble de mise à la terre à la terre.
L’appareil de protection pour la source d’alimentation CC
doit fournir 30 A de courant.
Cet appareil de protection doit être branché à la source
d’alimentation avant l’alimentation CC.
Lithium Battery Caution: There is danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type. Dispose batteries according to manufacturer's instructions.
Disposal of a BATTERY into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a BATTERY can
result in an EXPLOSION.
Leaving a BATTERY in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment can result in an
EXPLOSION or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
A BATTERY subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an EXPLOSION or the leakage of
flammable liquid or gas.
Suitable for installation in Information Technology Rooms in accordance with Article 645 of the National
Electrical Code and NFPA 75.
Peut être installé dans des salles de matériel de traitement de l'information conformément à l'article 645 du
National Electrical Code et à la NFPA 75.
The machine can only be used in a restricted access location, such as labs or computer facilities with the
proper authorization.
This equipment must be grounded. The power cord for product should be
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Package Content......................................................................................................................... 11
Ordering Information ................................................................................................................. 11
Optional Accessories .................................................................................................................. 11
System Specifications ................................................................................................................. 12
Front Panel ................................................................................................................................. 13
Rear Panel................................................................................................................................... 15
Block Diagram............................................................................................................................. 16
Motherboard Layout .................................................................................................................. 17
Internal Jumper & Connectors ................................................................................................... 18
Opening the Chassis ................................................................................................................... 24
Installing the CPU ....................................................................................................................... 25
Installing the Disk Drive(s) .......................................................................................................... 31
Installing the NIC Modules ......................................................................................................... 32
Replacing the Cooling Fans......................................................................................................... 34
Replacing the Power Supply Units.............................................................................................. 36
Installing mSATA......................................................................................................................... 37
Installing the System Memory.................................................................................................... 38
Mounting the System ................................................................................................................. 39
Main Setup ................................................................................................................................. 46

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Advanced Setup.......................................................................................................................... 48
Platform Setup............................................................................................................................ 71
Socket Setup............................................................................................................................... 75
Server Mgmt............................................................................................................................... 85
Security....................................................................................................................................... 90
Boot Setup .................................................................................................................................. 93
Save and Exit Setup .................................................................................................................... 94
Why Dual BIOS?.......................................................................................................................... 97
How Dual BIOS Works ................................................................................................................ 98
Warranty Policy ........................................................................................................................ 102
RMA Service.............................................................................................................................. 102
RMA Service Request Form ...................................................................................................... 103

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The FX-3230 is a secure, high-performance and high-capacity 2U rackmount storage gateway appliance
built with Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family (Skylake-SP). It comes with Intel® QuickAssist
Technology and can be configured with up to 320GB of system memory, 4x 3.5” swappable HDD bays, 1x
onboard mSATA slot, 4x GbE RJ45 or 4x 10G SFP+, 4x NIC module slots, 1x RJ45 & 1x mini USB consoles
and 1x IPMI.
Your package contains the following items:
1x FX-3230 Network Appliance
2x US Power Cord
1x Console Cable (RS232)
1x LAN Cable (Cross-over)
1x LAN Cable (Straight)
1x Ear Kit
SKU No.
Main Features
FX-3230A
Intel C626 + 4x 10G SFP+ with LED + BMC,4x NIC Module Slots
FX-3230B
Intel C621 + 4x GbE RJ45 MGMT,4x NIC Module Slots
FX-3230C
Intel C627 + 4x 10G SFP+ with LED + BMC, 4x NIC Module Slots
Note: If any component is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately for
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Form Factor
2U 19“ Rackmount
Processor Options
Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family
(Skylake-SP)
Platform
CPU Socket
1x LGA3647
Chipset
Intel® C621/626/627
Security Acceleration
Intel® QuickAssist Technology (By SKU)
BIOS
AMI SPI Flash BIOS
Technology
DDR4 2666 MHz REG DIMM
System Memory
Max. Capacity
320GB
Socket
10 x 288pin DIMM
Ethernet Ports
4x GbE RJ45 Intel® or
4x 10G SFP+ Lewisburg internal MAC
(By SKU)
Networking
Bypass
Depends on NIC module specifications
NIC Module Slot
4
LOM
IO Interface
1x RJ45 (By SKU)
OPMA slot
IPMI Chip onboard (SKU A &C)
Reset Button
1
LED
Power/Status/Storage
Power Button
1x ATX Power Switch
I/O Interface
Console
1x RJ45
1x mini USB Console (By SKU)
USB
2x USB 3.0
LCM Module
N/A (Optional)
Display
1x VGA (Internal Pin Header)
Power input
AC power inlet on PSU
Storage
HDD/SSD Support
4x 3.5” swappable
Onboard Slots
1x mSATA
PCIe
1x PCI-E*8 FH/HL (Optional)
Expansion
mini-PCIe
N/A
SIM card Slot
N/A
Watchdog
YES
Miscellaneous
Internal RTC with Li Battery
YES
TPM
YES (Optional)
Processor
Passive CPU heat sink
Cooling
System
4x individual hot-swappable cooling
fans with smart fan
Temperature
0~40ºC Operating
-20~70ºC Non-Operating
Environmental Parameters
5~90% Operating
5~ 95% Non-Operating
Humidity (RH)
System Dimensions
(WxDxH)
438 x 600 x 88 mm
Weight
13kg
Package Dimensions
(WxDxH)
935x588x258mm
Weight
20kg
Power
Type/Watts
550W 1+1 Redundant PSUs
Input
AC 100~240V @47~63 Hz
Approvals and Compliance
CE/FCC Class A

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The block diagram indicates how data flows among components on the motherboard. Please refer to the
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The motherboard layout shows the connectors and jumpers on the board. Refer to the following picture as
a reference of the pin assignments and the internal connectors.
ATX1 ATX4 ATX5 ATX6
CONN1
ATX2 ATX3
JATX3
JPWR1
SW1
JRST1
JNMI1
JLCM1
JVGA1
LED1 JCOM2
JATX2
JATX8
LED_BMC2
JSATAPWR1 JTPM1J80P1
JDUAL1
JSPIROM1 JSATA4 JSATA3
JSATA2 JSATA1
JCMOS1
JOPEN1
JGP1
JSFI1
JSFI2
JSFI3
JFAN4
JFAN3
LED14
JMSATA1
JFAN2
JFAN1

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JRST1:
Setting
Description
Setting
Description
1.2
HW reset
2.3
SW reset

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Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
DAC_RO
2
GND
3
DAC_GO
4
GND
5
DAC_BO
6
GND
7
HSYNC_O
8
9
VSYNC_O
10
GND
11
DDC_DATA
12
DDC_CLK
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
GND
2
+P5V
3
GND
4
+P5V_SB
5
GND
6
+P12V_STBY_PSU
7
GND
8
+P12V_STBY_PSU
JTPM1: Supports TPM 1.2 & 2.0
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
IRQ_SERIAL
2
LPC_LFRAME#
3
LPC_LAD0
4
CLK_24M_LPC
5
LPC_LAD1
6
+P3V3_AUX
7
LPC_LAD2
8
9
LPC_LAD3
10
+P3V3
11
TPM_RST#
12
GND
JVGA1
ATX6: 8-Pin Power Connector

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Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
GND
2
+P12V_1_STBY
3
GND
4
+P12V_1_STBY
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
GND
2
+12V
3
GND
4
+12V
5
GND
6
+12V
7
GND
8
+12V
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
GND
2
+P12V_2_STBY
3
GND
4
+P12V_2_STBY
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
GND
2
12V
3
RPM Sense
4
RPM Sense
5
WM Status
JATX8: 4 pin Power Connector (12V standby)
JATX2 & JATX4: 8 pin Power Connector
JATX9: 4 pin Power Connector (12V standby)
JSATA1~JSATA4: SATA Port
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
GND
2
TX_P
3
TX_N
4
GND
5
RX_N
6
RX_P
7
GND
JFAN1~4: FAN Connector
JNMI1:
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
GND
2
NMIBTN#
1
1 2