Siemens SIMATIC IPC RW-545A User manual

Workstation SIMATIC IPC RW-545A
SIMATIC
Industrial PC
Workstation
SIMATIC IPC RW
-545A
Operating Instructions
A5E52943278
-AA
Preface
Product description
1
Safety instructions
2
Unpacking and installing
the device
3
Connecting the device
4
Commissioning the device
5
Operating the device
6
Expanding and assigning
parameters to the device
7
Device maintenance and
repair
8
Technical specifications
9
Dimension drawings
10
Standards and approvals
11
Hardware description
A
Technical support
B
Markings and symbols
C
08/2023

Siemens AG
Digital Industries
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A5E52943278-AA
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Preface
Technical knowledge required for using these operating instructions
These operating instructions contain all the information you need for the installation,
electrical connection, commissioning, and device expansion of the SIMATIC IPC RW-545A,
and to maintain and repair the device.
The information in these operating instructions is intended for personnel with qualified
expertise in the following areas:
•Mounting of industrial PCs and accessories
•Electrical installation
•Commissioning of industrial PCs
•Microsoft operating systems
•IT administration and network engineering
•Service and maintenance of industrial PCs
General knowledge in the field automation control engineering is recommended.
Range of validity of these operating instructions
These operating instructions are valid for all order versions of the SIMATIC IPC RW-545A.
History
Currently released versions of these operating instructions:
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Comments
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First edition
Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions constitute one element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be connected
to an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is necessary
and only when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network segmentation)
are in place.
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For additional information on industrial security measures that may be implemented, please
visit (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
Siemens' products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are
available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no
longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customers' exposure to
cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
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Table of contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Product description .............................................................................................................................. 11
1.1 Important instructions and manuals for operating the device.............................................. 11
1.2 Product highlights.............................................................................................................. 12
1.3 Scope of application .......................................................................................................... 15
1.4 External design of the device ............................................................................................. 15
1.4.1 Front panel ........................................................................................................................ 15
1.4.2 Drive cage ......................................................................................................................... 16
1.4.2.1 Drive cage type A ............................................................................................................... 16
1.4.2.2 Drive cage type B ............................................................................................................... 18
1.4.3 Rear of the device .............................................................................................................. 19
1.4.4 Device ports ....................................................................................................................... 20
1.4.4.1 Connections on the front of the device ............................................................................... 20
1.4.4.2 Connections on the rear of the device ................................................................................ 21
1.4.4.3 Connection of power supply unit 550 W ............................................................................. 22
1.4.4.4 Connection of power supply unit 850 W ............................................................................. 23
1.4.4.5 Connection of power supply unit 700 W (2 modules, each 700 W, redundant) .................... 23
1.4.5 Operator controls............................................................................................................... 24
1.4.5.1 On-off button and reset button .......................................................................................... 24
1.4.5.2 Alarm reset button for power supply unit 700 W (2 modules, each 700 W, redundant) ....... 25
1.4.5.3 On-off switch for power supply unit 550 W ........................................................................ 25
1.4.5.4 On-off switch for power supply unit 850 W ........................................................................ 26
1.4.5.5 Switching off the power supply unit 700 W (2 modules, each 700 W, redundant) ............... 26
1.4.6 Status displays ................................................................................................................... 27
1.4.6.1 System status displays ....................................................................................................... 27
1.4.6.2 Status displays of the LAN ports ......................................................................................... 29
1.4.6.3 Status displays of power supply unit 700 W (2 modules, each 700 W, redundant) ............... 30
1.4.6.4 Status displays on removable tray for drives ....................................................................... 30
1.5 Internal construction of the device ..................................................................................... 31
1.6 Accessories and replacement parts ..................................................................................... 32
1.6.1 Hardware accessories......................................................................................................... 32
1.6.2 Software accessories .......................................................................................................... 35
2 Safety instructions ............................................................................................................................... 37
2.1 General safety instructions ................................................................................................. 37
2.2 Safety instructions on transport and storage....................................................................... 40
2.3 Safety instructions for assembly ......................................................................................... 42
2.4 Safety instructions on ambient and environmental conditions ............................................ 44
2.5 Safety instructions for I/O devices ....................................................................................... 46
2.6 Safety instructions on device and system extensions .......................................................... 47

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3 Unpacking and installing the device ................................................................................................... 51
3.1 Unpacking the device ........................................................................................................ 51
3.1.1 Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................... 51
3.1.2 Checking the delivery package ........................................................................................... 52
3.1.3 Device identification data .................................................................................................. 53
3.2 Mounting the device .......................................................................................................... 54
3.2.1 Mounting types ................................................................................................................. 54
3.2.2 Securing the device ........................................................................................................... 55
4 Connecting the device ......................................................................................................................... 57
4.1 Country-specific information on supply voltage .................................................................. 57
4.2 Connection of equipotential bonding line........................................................................... 58
4.3 Connecting power supply units .......................................................................................... 58
4.3.1 Connecting the power supply unit 550 W ........................................................................... 58
4.3.2 Connecting the power supply unit 850 W ........................................................................... 60
4.3.3 Connecting the power supply unit 700 W (2 modules, each 700 W, redundant) .................. 61
4.4 Connecting I/O devices ...................................................................................................... 62
4.4.1 Connecting external devices .............................................................................................. 62
4.4.2 Connecting audio devices .................................................................................................. 63
4.4.3 Connecting several monitors (multi-monitoring) ................................................................ 63
4.4.3.1 Connecting monitors for using the NVIDIA T400 graphics card ........................................... 63
4.4.3.2 Connecting monitors for using the NVIDIA RTX A2000 graphics card .................................. 65
4.4.3.3 Connecting monitors for using the NVIDIA RTX A4000 graphics card .................................. 67
4.4.3.4 Connecting monitors for using the NVIDIA RTX A5000 graphics card .................................. 69
4.5 Connecting the device to networks .................................................................................... 71
4.6 Securing the cables ............................................................................................................ 72
5 Commissioning the device .................................................................................................................. 73
5.1 Switching on the device ..................................................................................................... 73
5.2 Configuring automatic switch-on of device ........................................................................ 73
5.3 Switching off the device .................................................................................................... 74
6 Operating the device ........................................................................................................................... 77
6.1 Opening the front door ...................................................................................................... 77
6.2 Multi-monitoring ............................................................................................................... 77
6.3 Drive configurations .......................................................................................................... 78
6.3.1 RAID1 system .................................................................................................................... 78
6.3.2 System with 2 drives .......................................................................................................... 78
6.4 Onboard RAID system ........................................................................................................ 78
6.4.1 Display of a defective drive of an onboard RAID system ...................................................... 78
6.4.2 Onboard RAID1 system: Installation options for SATA drives ............................................... 79
6.4.3 Operating onboard RAID system ......................................................................................... 79
6.4.3.1 Setting up the onboard RAID system in the firmware (Create Volume) ................................ 79
6.4.3.2 Monitoring the onboard RAID system with "Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage
Management" .................................................................................................................... 81
6.4.3.3 Integrating a new drive into an onboard RAID system ......................................................... 82
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6.4.4 Data synchronization in the RAID system ............................................................................ 84
6.5 Monitoring of the device .................................................................................................... 84
6.5.1 Monitoring functions ......................................................................................................... 84
6.6 Remote maintenance of the device .................................................................................... 86
6.6.1 Remote maintenance functions .......................................................................................... 86
6.6.2 Remote maintenance with Intel® AMT ................................................................................ 86
6.6.2.1 Procedure for using Intel® AMT .......................................................................................... 86
6.6.2.2 Device requirements for remote maintenance with Intel® AMT ........................................... 86
6.6.2.3 Activate Intel® AMT ........................................................................................................... 87
6.6.2.4 Logging onto MEBx (assigning password)........................................................................... 88
6.6.2.5 Configuring the AMT functions in the options of the MEBx ................................................. 89
6.6.2.6 Reset Intel® AMT functions to default settings and disabling iAMT ...................................... 89
6.6.2.7 Disabling Intel® AMT access to the firmware/BIOS settings .................................................. 90
6.7 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) .......................................................................................... 90
7 Expanding and assigning parameters to the device ........................................................................... 93
7.1 Open the device ................................................................................................................ 93
7.2 Installing and removing expansion cards ............................................................................ 94
7.2.1 Information on using expansion cards ................................................................................ 94
7.2.2 Installing expansion cards .................................................................................................. 94
7.2.3 Removing expansion cards ................................................................................................. 95
7.3 Installing and removing memory modules .......................................................................... 95
7.3.1 Information on using memory modules .............................................................................. 95
7.3.2 Installing memory modules ................................................................................................ 97
7.3.3 Removing memory modules............................................................................................... 99
7.4 Connecting a USB stick to the internal interface ................................................................ 100
7.5 Installing and removing a graphics card............................................................................ 102
7.5.1 Installing a graphics card .................................................................................................. 102
7.5.2 Removing a graphics card ................................................................................................ 104
7.6 Installing and removing drives ......................................................................................... 104
7.6.1 Installing drives in drive cage type A ................................................................................. 104
7.6.1.1 Installation options for drives with drive cage type A ........................................................ 104
7.6.1.2 Change 2.5" and 3.5" drive in removable tray ................................................................... 106
7.6.1.3 Installing a 5.25" mounting frame for removable tray ....................................................... 108
7.6.1.4 Installing a backplane for removable tray ......................................................................... 110
7.6.1.5 Removing a backplane for removable tray ........................................................................ 112
7.6.2 Installing drives in drive cage type B ................................................................................. 114
7.6.2.1 Installation options for drives with drive cage type B......................................................... 114
7.6.2.2 Change 2.5" and 3.5" drive in assembly kit for 5.25" tray .................................................. 116
7.6.3 Installing a 5.25" drive ..................................................................................................... 119
7.6.4 Install the internal drive on the side panel of the device .................................................... 121
7.6.5 Install M.2 NVMe SSD....................................................................................................... 123
8 Device maintenance and repair ......................................................................................................... 125
8.1 Safety instructions for repairs ........................................................................................... 125
8.2 Maintenance intervals ...................................................................................................... 125
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8.3 Removing and installing hardware ................................................................................... 126
8.3.1 Front fan maintenance .................................................................................................... 126
8.3.1.1 Removing the fan cover from the front fan ....................................................................... 126
8.3.1.2 Changing the filter mat of the front fan ............................................................................ 126
8.3.1.3 Changing the front fan .................................................................................................... 127
8.3.2 Change the fan on drive cage type A ................................................................................ 129
8.3.3 Changing the backup battery ........................................................................................... 130
8.3.4 Replacing the power supply unit ...................................................................................... 132
8.3.4.1 Replacing the power supply unit 550 W ............................................................................ 132
8.3.4.2 Replacing the power supply unit 850 W ............................................................................ 133
8.3.4.3 Replacing the module of the redundant power supply unit 700 W .................................... 134
8.3.4.4 Changing the enclosure of the redundant power supply unit 700 W ................................. 135
8.3.5 Replacing the processor ................................................................................................... 136
8.3.6 Replacing the motherboard .............................................................................................. 137
8.4 Installing the operating system, software, and driver ........................................................ 138
8.4.1 Restoring the operating system and partitions with the SIMATIC IPC USB flash drive .......... 138
8.4.2 Installing a new Microsoft® Windows® operating system .................................................. 139
8.4.3 Installing software and drivers ......................................................................................... 139
8.5 Configuring firmware/BIOS .............................................................................................. 140
8.6 Recycling and disposal ..................................................................................................... 140
9 Technical specifications ..................................................................................................................... 141
9.1 Applicability of technical specifications ............................................................................ 141
9.2 General technical specifications ....................................................................................... 141
9.3 Current and power requirements and power supply units ................................................. 144
9.3.1 Current and power requirements of the system components ............................................ 144
9.3.2 Technical specifications of the 550 W power supply unit .................................................. 145
9.3.3 Technical specifications of the 850 W power supply unit .................................................. 146
9.3.4 Technical specifications of the 700 W power supply unit (2 modules, each 700 W,
redundant) ...................................................................................................................... 146
9.4 Electromagnetic compatibility .......................................................................................... 147
9.5 Climatic and mechanical environmental conditions .......................................................... 148
9.6 Technical specifications of the drives ................................................................................ 149
9.7 Technical specifications of the motherboard..................................................................... 149
9.7.1 General technical specifications of the motherboard ........................................................ 149
9.7.2 Technical specifications of the expansion card slots .......................................................... 150
9.8 Technical specifications of graphic ................................................................................... 152
9.9 Technical specifications of the connections ...................................................................... 155
9.9.1 Technical specifications of the connections on the device ................................................. 155
9.9.2 Technical specifications of the plug connectors for the power supply of graphics cards ..... 157
9.10 Technical specifications of the telescopic rails .................................................................. 157
9.11 Technical specifications of the operating systems ............................................................. 158
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10 Dimension drawings .......................................................................................................................... 159
10.1 Dimension drawing of the device ..................................................................................... 159
10.2 Dimension drawing of the Tower Kit ................................................................................ 160
10.3 Dimension drawing of the expansion cards ...................................................................... 161
10.4 Dimension drawing for drill holes for telescopic rails ........................................................ 162
11 Standards and approvals ................................................................................................................... 163
11.1 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................ 163
11.1.1 ISO 9001 certificate ......................................................................................................... 163
11.1.2 Software license agreements ........................................................................................... 163
11.1.3 UL approval ..................................................................................................................... 163
11.1.4 UKCA marking ................................................................................................................. 163
11.1.5 FCC Rules (USA) ............................................................................................................... 164
11.1.6 ICES Compliance (Canada) ............................................................................................... 164
11.1.7 RCM (Australia / New Zealand) ......................................................................................... 164
11.1.8 Eurasion Customs Union EAC ........................................................................................... 164
11.1.9 KC Mark (Korea) ............................................................................................................... 165
11.2 Directives and declarations .............................................................................................. 165
11.2.1 CE marking ...................................................................................................................... 165
11.2.2 EMC directive: Electromagnetic compatibility ................................................................... 165
11.2.3 Low-voltage guideline ...................................................................................................... 165
A Hardware description ........................................................................................................................ 167
A.1 Motherboard ................................................................................................................... 167
A.1.1 Layout of the motherboard .............................................................................................. 167
A.2 Expansion cards ............................................................................................................... 168
A.2.1 Interrupt assignment of the slots for expansion cards ....................................................... 168
A.2.2 Exclusive PCI hardware interrupt ...................................................................................... 169
A.3 System resources ............................................................................................................. 169
A.3.1 Currently allocated system resources ................................................................................ 169
A.3.2 I/O address allocation ....................................................................................................... 170
A.3.3 Interrupt assignments ...................................................................................................... 171
A.3.4 Memory address assignments .......................................................................................... 171
A.4 Assignment of expansion interfaces to the software in the TIA Portal (CP assignment) ...... 173
B Technical support .............................................................................................................................. 175
B.1 Service and support ......................................................................................................... 175
B.2 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 176
B.2.1 Problems with device functions ........................................................................................ 176
B.2.2 Problems when booting the device .................................................................................. 177
B.2.3 Problems with RAID systems ............................................................................................ 178
B.2.4 Problems when using expansion cards ............................................................................. 178
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C Markings and symbols ....................................................................................................................... 181
C.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................... 181
C.2 Symbols for safe use and disposal .................................................................................... 181
C.3 Symbols for operator controls .......................................................................................... 181
C.4 Symbols of certificates and approvals ............................................................................... 182
C.5 Interface icons ................................................................................................................. 183
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 185
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Product description
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1.1 Important instructions and manuals for operating the device
Documentation
Contents
Source
Operating instructions
•Product description
•Technical specifications
•Installation of the device
•Operation of the device
•Installing and removing hardware
•Dimension drawings
•Online in the "Rack PC" section
under:
Documentation for SIMATIC
Industrial PC
(http://www.siemens.com/simatic
-ipc-doku-portal)
Quick Install Guide
Information on:
•Link and QR code to the online form for the
quality control notification in the SIEMENS After
Sales Information System (ASIS)
•Operating Instructions of the device
•Installation of the device
•Connecting the device to the power supply unit
•Connecting I/O devices
•Switching the device on
•Supplied in printed form with the
device
User manual (UM) for the
motherboard
Information on:
•Firmware description
•Description of the motherboard
•Description of the interfaces on the
motherboard
•Online at: User Manual
Mainboard SMS-680-A1
(https://support.industry.siemens.
com/cs/ww/en/view/109822600)
Name of the file:
Mainboard_SMS-680-A1_UM.pdf
Windows® operating system
Information on:
•Commissioning the operating system
•Restoring the operating system
•Configuration of the operating system
•Online at:
Microsoft® Windows® 10
(https://support.industry.siemens.
com/cs/ww/en/view/109749498)
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1.2 Product highlights
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Documentation
Contents
Source
SIMATIC IPC Creating a
bootable USB flash drive
Information on:
•Creating a bootable USB flash drive for recovery
of operating system, software and drivers
•Online at:
SIMATIC IPC Creating a bootable
USB flash drive
(https://support.industry.siemens.
com/cs/ww/en/view/109811224)
SIMATIC NET
Industrial communication
•Online at:
SIMATIC NET
(http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/au
tomation/en/industrielle-
kommunikation/Seiten/Default.as
px)
1.2 Product highlights
The SIMATIC IPC RW-545A is a high-performance industrial PC as workstation in 19" rack
format (4 U). It is perfectly suited for high-performance industrial PC applications.
Device view
Note
Depending on the configuration ordered the features and illustrations described in this
manual may differ from the features of your device.
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Maximum industrial compatiblity for 24-hour continuous use in industrial environments
•Independent product design with a user-friendly enclosure concept and front design
•Rugged all-metal enclosure, coated over its entire surface (blue chromated) and/or
enameled on the outside to protect against corrosion and dirt
•High EM compatibility for use in industrial, business and commercial areas
•Maximum processor performance (in full configuration) without loss of performance
(throttling) at up to 40 °C ambient temperature
•Dust protection through overpressure venting concept with front-side fan and dust filter
•Low noise impact thanks to closed-loop fan
•Protection against vibration and shock through corresponding drive cage (type B) and card
retainer
High productivity through fast data processing
•12th generation Intel® processors: Core i9, Core i7, Core i5 or Core i3 up to 16 cores / 24
threads
•Graphics controller (770) integrated in processor up to 4 K Ultra HD resolution
•Maximum performance, e.g. through Intel R680E chipset, DDR5 memory with support of
dual channel technology
•High data transfer rates, e.g. via PCI Express Technology Gen 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20
Gbps), M.2 NVMe SSD
•Powerful graphics cards for high-performance graphics processing (3D) as well as for
simulation and AI applications
•Hard drives with a capacity of up to 4 TB for the storage of larger data volumes and
greater reliability
•Solid-state drive with up to 1024 GB as a fast replacement for hard disk drives for
increased data security
Reduction in standstill times thanks to high system availability and security
•Secure 24h operation (high MTBF, speed-controlled fans)
•RAID1 configuration: Data mirroring on two drives (HDD or SSD), also in removable trays
(hot-swap) and optionally with additional SSD (for operating system)
•Hot swap in the RAID system: Replacing the drive (HDD) during operation. The rebuild
process onto the hot-spare drive (HDD) starts automatically
•3.5" HDD/HDD Enterprise or 2.5" SSD or M.2 NVMe SSD as RAID configurations
•Rapid identification and replacement of the drive in the event of a fault thanks to alarm
displays for RAID configurations and unique numbering
•Status display (front LEDs) for Ethernet; alarm display for fan, temperature, watchdog and
drives in RAID configurations
•Remote control and remote maintenance through iAMT (Intel® Active Management
Technology)
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•Redundant AC power supply with "hot swap" functionality (optional): Replacement of
power supply module during operation
•Access protection for the front removable trays, control elements (power, reset), USB
interfaces, dust filter and front fan by means of locked fan cover and lockable front door
•The enclosure cover can only be opened when the front door is open
•Up to two secured internal USB slots in the device, for software dongle, for example
•Service-friendly device configuration (modifications, service), e.g. installation of drives,
replacement of filter or front fan without tools
Time savings due to high flexibility in commissioning, use and service
•High expandability through integrated interfaces:
–2 x Intel® 1 Gb Ethernet
–1 x Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet
–2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (front)
–4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A (rear of the device)
–2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C (rear of the device)
–2 x USB 2.0 (internal)
–4 x graphics interfaces
–Audio
–7 x slots for PCI and PCI-Express
•Multi Monitoring: Up to 7 x DisplayPort or 8 x DVI-D via onboard graphics and graphics
card (optional, via adapter in some cases) or 7 x VGA via adapter
•Graphics card (optional) for high-performance graphics processing (3D) as well as for
simulation and AI applications
•Can be used in different positions with telescopic rails or as an industrial tower PC (tower
kit optional)
•Pre-installed and activated operating systems:
–Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC (64-bit)
•Fast restoration of the delivery state by restoring from USB stick
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1.3 Scope of application
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1.3 Scope of application
The SIMATIC IPC RW-545A offers system integrators, electrical panel builders, plant builders
and machine builders a 19" rack PC platform for high-performance applications and IT
applications on the control and cell level for:
•Industrial image processing and AI applications
•Process, visualization and simulation applications
•Quality assurance and monitoring tasks
•Measurement, control and rule-based tasks
•Data acquisition and management
The SIMATIC IPC has CE certification for use in the industrial sector as well as in residential
and commercial areas and small businesses. In addition to the industrial applications,
therefore, it can also be used in building automation or in public facilities.
1.4 External design of the device
1.4.1 Front panel
Front: Front door is closed
①
19" mounting bracket with handle
②
Fan cover of front fan with openings for ventilation of the device
(locked by front door)
③
System status displays (Page 27)
④
Front door: lockable, protection against unauthorized access
⑤
Lock
•
Key vertical: open
•Key horizontal: closed
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Front: Front door is open
①
Locking screw of the enclosure cover
②
On-off button, see Operator controls (Page 24)
③
Rese pushbutton, see Operator controls (Page 24)
④
Drive cage (in this case type A); depending on the expansion variant, see:
•Drive cage (Page 16)
⑤
Interfaces on the front of the device, see Device ports (Page 20)
⑥
Front fan support
1.4.2 Drive cage
1.4.2.1 Drive cage type A
Drives and mounting locations in the drive cage type A
The drive cage type A is located behind the front door.
You can install drives in removable trays, in which the drives are easily accessible from the
outside without opening the device.
The removable trays can be locked, thus protecting the drives from unauthorized access.
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(0)
Mounting location 0 for:
•2.5" drive in removable tray
•3.5" drive in removable tray
(1)
Mounting location 1 for:
•2.5" drive in removable tray
•3.5" drive in removable tray
(2)
Mounting location 2 for:
•2.5" drive in removable tray
•3.5" drive in removable tray
(3)
Mounting location 3 (5.25" tray) for:
•5.25" mounting frame with removable tray for 2.5" and 3.5" drives
•5.25" drive or 5.25" component
(A)
Cover of the mounting frame for removable tray (Page 108)
(B)
Cover
(C)
Removable tray
(D)
Cover
Components of the removable tray
(1)
Status display (Page 30)
(2)
Status display (Page 30)
(3)
Number of the mounting location (here: Mounting location 0)
(4)
Lock
See also
Installation options for drives with drive cage type A (Page 104)
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1.4.2.2 Drive cage type B
Drives and mounting locations in the drive cage type B
The drive cage type B is located behind the front door.
In drive cage type B, drives are fixed-mounted internally and provided with a drive cover on
the outside to prevent access.
The drives are particularly well protected against vibration and oscillation ("vibration-
dampened drive cage").
(0)
Mounting location 0 (5.25" tray) for:
•2.5" drive in the assembly kit
•3.5" drive in the assembly kit
•5.25" drive or 5.25" component
(1)
Mounting location 1 (5.25" tray) for:
•2.5" drive in the assembly kit
•3.5" drive in the assembly kit
•5.25" drive or 5.25" component
(2)
Mounting location 2 (5.25" tray) for:
•2.5" drive in the assembly kit
•3.5" drive in the assembly kit
•5.25" drive or 5.25" component
(A)
Cover (if no drive is installed) or drive cover
(B)
Cover
See also
Installation options for drives with drive cage type B (Page 114)
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1.4.3 Rear of the device
①
Connection for functional earthing, see "Connection of equipotential bonding line (Page 58)"
②
•
COM 2, optional (above)
•COM 1, optional, (below)
③
Drill holes for attaching the retainer for the internal USB stick
④
Opening, prepared for Kensington lock
⑤
Slot brackets or connections of inserted expansion cards
⑥
Fixing screws for strain relief (Page 72)
⑦
Connections on the rear of the device (Page 21)
⑧
Power supply unit (power supply unit 850 W in this case, see also:
• "Connection of power supply unit 550 W (Page 22)"
• "Connection of power supply unit 850 W (Page 23)"
• "Connection of power supply unit 700 W (2 modules, each 700 W, redundant) (Page 23)")
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1.4.4 Device ports
1.4.4.1 Connections on the front of the device
There are two USB connection sockets on the front of the device behind the front panel.
Observe the technical specifications of the connections on the device (Page 155).
No.
Connection socket
①
USB 3.1 Gen 1; Type A (X66)
SuperSpeed backwards compatible to USB 3.0 / 2.0 / 1.1; each 900 mA / high
current
1
②
USB 3.1 Gen 1; Type A (X67)
SuperSpeed backwards compatible to USB 3.0 / 2.0 / 1.1; each 900 mA / high
current
1
1 Sum of the currents on the USB interfaces of the device
(including the internal USB interfaces) ≤ 3 A
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