Siemens SIMATIC IPC647E User manual

SIMATIC IPC647E
SIMATIC
Industrial PC
SIMATIC IPC647E
Operating Instructions
09/2022
A5E52254141
-AA
Preface
Product description
1
Safety instructions
2
Installing and connecting
the device
3
Commissioning the device
4
Operating the device
5
Expanding and assigning
parameters to the device
6
Device maintenance and
repair
7
Technical specifications
8
Dimension drawings
9
Standards and approvals
10
Hardware description
A
Technical support
B
Markings and symbols
C

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avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
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maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems. The permissible
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editions.

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Preface
Technical knowledge required for the use of these operating instructions
These operating instructions contain all the information you need for the installation,
electrical connection, commissioning and expansion of the SIMATIC IPC647E 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 IPC647E.
History
Currently released versions of these operating instructions:
Version
Comments
10/2018
First edition
08/2022
General update
Addition: Information about SIMATIC IPC647E with AI Unit NVIDIA A2

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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.
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
Feed visit (https://www.siemens.com/cert).
Disclaimer for third-party software updates
This product includes third-party software. Siemens AG only provides a warranty for
updates/patches of the third-party software, if these have been distributed as part of a
Siemens software update service contract or officially released by Siemens AG. Otherwise,
updates/patches are undertaken at your own risk. You can find more information about our
Software Update Service offer on the Internet at OSD: Software Update Service (SUS)
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109759444).

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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.............................................................................................................. 13
1.3 Scope of application .......................................................................................................... 15
1.4 External design of the device ............................................................................................. 16
1.4.1 Front panel........................................................................................................................ 16
1.4.2 Drive cage type A............................................................................................................... 18
1.4.3 Drive cage type B............................................................................................................... 20
1.4.4 Rear of the device .............................................................................................................. 21
1.4.5 Connections ...................................................................................................................... 22
1.4.5.1 Device ports....................................................................................................................... 22
1.4.5.2 Power supply connections.................................................................................................. 24
1.4.6 Operator controls............................................................................................................... 25
1.4.7 Status displays................................................................................................................... 27
1.4.7.1 System status displays ....................................................................................................... 27
1.4.7.2 Status display of the Ethernet interface .............................................................................. 28
1.4.7.3 Status display of redundant power supply .......................................................................... 29
1.4.7.4 Status displays on removable tray for drives ....................................................................... 29
1.5 Internal construction of the device ..................................................................................... 30
1.6 Accessories and replacement parts..................................................................................... 31
1.6.1 Hardware accessories......................................................................................................... 31
1.6.2 Software accessories.......................................................................................................... 34
2 Safety instructions............................................................................................................................... 35
2.1 General safety instructions................................................................................................. 35
2.2 Safety instructions on transport and storage....................................................................... 38
2.3 Safety instructions for assembly......................................................................................... 40
2.4 Safety instructions on ambient and environmental conditions ............................................ 42
2.5 Safety instructions for I/O devices....................................................................................... 44
2.6 Safety instructions on device and system extensions .......................................................... 46

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3 Installing and connecting the device .................................................................................................. 49
3.1 Preparing for installation.................................................................................................... 49
3.1.1 Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................... 49
3.1.2 Checking the delivery package ........................................................................................... 51
3.1.3 Device identification data .................................................................................................. 52
3.2 Mounting the device.......................................................................................................... 54
3.2.1 Mounting types ................................................................................................................. 54
3.2.2 Securing device ................................................................................................................. 55
3.3 Connecting the device ....................................................................................................... 56
3.3.1 Country-specific information on supply voltage.................................................................. 56
3.3.2 Connection of equipotential bonding line........................................................................... 57
3.3.3 Connecting the power supply ............................................................................................ 57
3.3.3.1 Connect single power supply (AC)...................................................................................... 57
3.3.3.2 Connecting a redundant power supply (AC) ....................................................................... 59
3.3.4 Connecting I/O devices ...................................................................................................... 61
3.3.4.1 Connecting external devices .............................................................................................. 61
3.3.4.2 Connecting audio devices .................................................................................................. 61
3.3.4.3 Connecting several monitors (multi-monitoring) ................................................................ 62
3.3.5 Connecting the device to networks .................................................................................... 63
3.3.6 Securing the cables............................................................................................................ 64
4 Commissioning the device .................................................................................................................. 65
4.1 Switching on the device..................................................................................................... 65
4.2 Configuring automatic switch-on of device ........................................................................ 65
4.3 Switching off the device .................................................................................................... 66
5 Operating the device ........................................................................................................................... 68
5.1 Opening the front door...................................................................................................... 68
5.2 Multi-monitoring ............................................................................................................... 68
5.3 Drive configurations .......................................................................................................... 69
5.3.1 RAID1 system .................................................................................................................... 69
5.3.2 System with 2 drives.......................................................................................................... 70
5.4 RAID systems ..................................................................................................................... 71
5.4.1 Onboard RAID system ........................................................................................................ 71
5.4.1.1 Setting up the onboard RAID system in the firmware (Create Volume) ................................ 71
5.4.1.2 Monitoring the onboard RAID system with "Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage
Management".................................................................................................................... 73
5.4.1.3 Integrating a new drive into an onboard RAID system......................................................... 73
5.4.2 Hardware RAID system....................................................................................................... 76
5.4.2.1 Software and documentation for the hardware RAID system............................................... 76
5.4.2.2 Installing the hardware RAID adapter card.......................................................................... 76
5.4.2.3 Configuring the hardware RAID system .............................................................................. 79
5.4.2.4 Monitor hardware RAID system with "maxView Storage Manager". ..................................... 81
5.4.3 Data synchronization in the RAID system............................................................................ 84

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5.5 Monitoring of the device.................................................................................................... 85
5.5.1 Monitoring functions ......................................................................................................... 85
5.5.2 SIMATIC IPC DiagBase ........................................................................................................ 87
5.5.3 SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor ................................................................................................... 87
5.6 Remote maintenance of the device .................................................................................... 88
5.6.1 Remote maintenance functions and device requirements for remote maintenance ............. 88
5.6.2 Remote maintenance with Intel® AMT................................................................................ 89
5.6.2.1 Enable Intel® AMT control on the device ............................................................................ 89
5.6.2.2 Activate Intel® AMT ........................................................................................................... 89
5.6.2.3 Configuring Intel® AMT...................................................................................................... 90
5.6.2.4 Reset Intel® AMT functions to default settings and disabling iAMT...................................... 92
5.6.2.5 Disabling Intel® AMT access to the firmware/BIOS settings.................................................. 93
5.7 Trusted Platform Module (TPM).......................................................................................... 94
5.8 AI Unit NVIDIA A2 .............................................................................................................. 95
6 Expanding and assigning parameters to the device ........................................................................... 97
6.1 Open the device ................................................................................................................ 97
6.2 Installing and removing expansion cards ............................................................................ 98
6.2.1 Remove the bus frame ....................................................................................................... 98
6.2.2 Installing expansion cards ................................................................................................ 100
6.2.3 Removing expansion cards............................................................................................... 104
6.3 Installing and removing memory modules........................................................................ 106
6.3.1 Information on using memory modules............................................................................ 106
6.3.2 Installing memory modules.............................................................................................. 108
6.3.3 Removing memory modules............................................................................................. 110
6.4 Connecting a USB stick to the internal interface................................................................ 111
6.5 Installing and removing an optional graphics card ............................................................ 112
6.5.1 Installing the optional graphics card................................................................................. 112
6.5.2 Removing the optional graphics card................................................................................ 113
6.6 Installing and removing drives ......................................................................................... 114
6.6.1 Installing drives in drive cage type A................................................................................. 114
6.6.1.1 Installation options for drives with drive cage type A ........................................................ 114
6.6.1.2 Change 2.5" and 3.5" drive in removable tray ................................................................... 115
6.6.1.3 Installing a backplane for removable tray ......................................................................... 118
6.6.1.4 Removing a backplane for removable tray ........................................................................ 121
6.6.2 Installing drives in the drive cage type B ........................................................................... 123
6.6.2.1 Installation options for drives with drive cage type B......................................................... 123
6.6.2.2 Removing and installing the 3.5" drive in the drive bay..................................................... 125
6.6.3 Removing and installing a 2.5" drive (internal) via drive cage............................................ 128
6.6.4 Install M.2 NVMe SSD....................................................................................................... 130

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7 Device maintenance and repair......................................................................................................... 132
7.1 Safety instructions for repairs........................................................................................... 132
7.2 Maintenance intervals...................................................................................................... 132
7.3 Removing and installing hardware ................................................................................... 133
7.3.1 Front fan maintenance .................................................................................................... 133
7.3.1.1 Remove the fan cover of the front fan .............................................................................. 133
7.3.1.2 Change the filter mat of the front fan............................................................................... 134
7.3.1.3 Changing the front fan .................................................................................................... 134
7.3.2 Changing the backup battery ........................................................................................... 136
7.3.3 Replacing the single power supply ................................................................................... 138
7.3.4 Changing the module of the redundant power supply ...................................................... 140
7.3.5 Changing the enclosure of the redundant power supply (AC) ........................................... 141
7.3.6 Replacing the processor ................................................................................................... 143
7.3.7 Replacing the AI Unit NVIDIA A2....................................................................................... 145
7.3.8 Replacing the fan and NVIDIA A2 Tensor Core GPU of the AI Unit NVIDIA A2 ..................... 148
7.3.9 Replacing the motherboard.............................................................................................. 150
7.4 Installing operating system, software and drivers ............................................................. 152
7.4.1 Restoring or installing the operating system..................................................................... 152
7.4.2 Installing software and drivers ......................................................................................... 152
7.5 Configuring firmware/BIOS .............................................................................................. 152
7.6 Backing up data and changing partitions.......................................................................... 152
7.7 Recycling and disposal ..................................................................................................... 152
8 Technical specifications..................................................................................................................... 153
8.1 Applicability of technical specifications ............................................................................ 153
8.2 General technical specifications ....................................................................................... 153
8.3 Current and power requirements and power supply ......................................................... 156
8.3.1 Current and power requirements of the system components ............................................ 156
8.3.2 Technical specifications of the single power supply (400 W) ............................................. 158
8.3.3 Technical specifications of the redundant power supply (350 W) ...................................... 158
8.4 Electromagnetic compatibility.......................................................................................... 159
8.5 Climatic and mechanical and ambient conditions ............................................................. 159
8.6 Technical specifications of the drives................................................................................ 161
8.7 Technical specifications of the motherboard..................................................................... 161
8.8 Technical specifications of the expansion card slots.......................................................... 162
8.9 Technical specifications of the hardware RAID adapter card.............................................. 168
8.10 Technical specifications of graphic ................................................................................... 168
8.11 Technical specifications of the NVIDIA A2 Tensor Core GPU............................................... 170

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8.12 Technical specifications of the interfaces.......................................................................... 171
8.12.1 Technical specifications of the connections on the device................................................. 171
8.12.2 Technical specifications of the connectors for the power supply of optional graphics
cards ............................................................................................................................... 172
8.13 Technical specifications of the telescopic rails .................................................................. 172
8.14 Technical specifications of the operating systems............................................................. 173
9 Dimension drawings .......................................................................................................................... 174
9.1 Dimension drawing of the device ..................................................................................... 174
9.2 Dimension drawing of the expansion cards ...................................................................... 176
9.3 Dimension drawing for drill holes for telescopic rails ........................................................ 176
10 Standards and approvals ................................................................................................................... 177
10.1 Certificates and approvals ................................................................................................ 177
10.1.1 ISO 9001 certificate ......................................................................................................... 177
10.1.2 Software license agreements ........................................................................................... 177
10.1.3 UL approval ..................................................................................................................... 177
10.1.4 UKCA marking ................................................................................................................. 177
10.1.5 FCC Rules (USA)............................................................................................................... 178
10.1.6 ICES Compliance (Canada) ............................................................................................... 178
10.1.7 RCM (Australia / New Zealand) ......................................................................................... 178
10.1.8 EAC (Eurasian Conformity) ............................................................................................... 179
10.1.9 KC Mark (Korea)............................................................................................................... 179
10.1.10 BIS (India)........................................................................................................................ 179
10.1.11 Marine approvals ............................................................................................................. 179
10.2 Directives and declarations .............................................................................................. 181
10.2.1 CE marking ...................................................................................................................... 181
10.2.2 Electromagnetic compatibility.......................................................................................... 181
10.2.3 Low-voltage guideline...................................................................................................... 181
10.2.4 RoHs directive.................................................................................................................. 181
A Hardware description ........................................................................................................................ 182
A.1 Motherboard ................................................................................................................... 182
A.1.1 Layout of the motherboard .............................................................................................. 182
A.1.2 Position of the interfaces on the motherboard.................................................................. 183
A.2 Bus board and bus frame ................................................................................................. 184
A.2.1 Structure of the bus board ............................................................................................... 184
A.2.2 Components of the bus frame.......................................................................................... 184
A.3 Interrupt assignment ....................................................................................................... 186
A.3.1 Interrupt assignment of expansion card slots on the bus board......................................... 186
A.3.2 Exclusive PCI hardware interrupt ...................................................................................... 187
A.4 System resources............................................................................................................. 188
A.4.1 Currently allocated system resources................................................................................ 188
A.4.2 I/O address allocation....................................................................................................... 188
A.4.3 Interrupt assignments...................................................................................................... 189
A.4.4 Memory address assignments .......................................................................................... 191

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B Technical support .............................................................................................................................. 192
B.1 Service and support ......................................................................................................... 192
B.2 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 193
B.2.1 Problems with device functions........................................................................................ 193
B.2.2 Problems when booting the device .................................................................................. 194
B.2.3 Problems with RAID systems ............................................................................................ 195
B.2.4 Problems when using expansion cards ............................................................................. 195
C Markings and symbols....................................................................................................................... 197
C.1 Overview......................................................................................................................... 197
C.2 Symbols for safe use and disposal .................................................................................... 197
C.3 Symbols for operator controls .......................................................................................... 197
C.4 Symbols of certificates and approvals............................................................................... 198
C.5 Interface icons ................................................................................................................. 199
Index.................................................................................................................................................. 200

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Product description
1
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 hard-
ware
•Dimension drawings
•Supplied data storage medium
•Online in the "Rack PC" section
under:
Documentation for SIMATIC In-
dustrial 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 noti-
fication in the SIEMENS After
Sales Information System (ASIS)
•Operating Instructions of the de-
vice
•Installation of the device
•Steps for connecting the device
to the power supply
•Connecting I/O devices
•Switching the device on
•Supplied in printed form with the
device
•Supplied data storage medium
Firmware/BIOS descrip-
tion
Information on:
•Important firmware settings
•Firmware settings in the delivery
state
•
Boot modes
•Supplied data storage medium
•Online at:
Firmware/BIOS description
(https://support.industry.siemens.
com/cs/ww/en/view/109760621)

Product description
1.1 Important instructions and manuals for operating the device
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Documentation
Contents
Source
Windows® operating
system
Information on:
•Commissioning the operating
system
•Restoring the operating system
•Configuration of the operating
system
•Supplied data storage medium
•Online at:
Microsoft® Windows® 10
(https://support.industry.siemens.
com/cs/ww/en/view/109749498)
Microsoft® Windows® Server
2016
(https://support.industry.siemens.
com/cs/ww/en/view/109760563)
Microsoft® Windows® Server
2019
(https://support.industry.siemens.
com/cs/ww/en/view/109773882)
SIMATIC IPC DiagBase
Information on:
•Temperature monitoring
•Fan monitoring
•Monitoring drives
•Watchdog
•Operating hours counter
•
Battery monitoring
•Supplied data storage medium
•Online at:
SIMATIC IPC DiagBase
(https://support.industry.siemens.
com/cs/ww/de/view
/109749690/en)
SIMATIC IPC DiagMoni-
tor
Monitoring functions such as with
SIMATIC IPC DiagBase with addi-
tional extended functions
•Online at:
SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor
(https://support.industry.siemens.
com/cs/ww/en/view/39129913)
SIMATIC IPC Image &
Partition Creator
Information on:
•Backup and recovery of files, di-
rectories, drive partitions
•Online at:
SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition
Creator
(https://support.industry.siemens.
com/cs/de/de/view/109780775)
SIMATIC NET
Industrial communication
•Online at:
SIMATIC NET
(http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/au
tomation/en/industrielle-kommu-
nikation/Seiten/Default.aspx)
See also
SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/109780775)

Product description
1.2 Product highlights
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1.2 Product highlights
The SIMATIC IPC647E is a high-performance industrial PC in 19" installation format (2 U). It is
perfectly suited for PC applications with high-level industry functionality.
Device view
Note
Depen
ding on the configuration ordered the features and illustrations described in this
manual may differ from the features of your device.
Maximum industrial compatiblity for 24-hour continuous use in industrial environments
•Maximum processor performance (in full version) without loss of performance (throttling)
at up to 50° C ambient temperature
•Fully coated surfaces that repel dirt and corrosion
•Rugged all-metal enclosure, fully coated (blue-chromed) and painted on the outside to
protect from corrosion and dirt with high EMC
•Suitable for installation in space-saving switchgear cabinet measuring only 500 m in depth
•Dust protection through overpressure venting concept with front-side fan and dust filter
•Protection against vibration and shock through corresponding hard drive retainer and card
hold-down mechanism

Product description
1.2 Product highlights
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High productivity through fast data processing
•8th and 9th generation Intel® processors: Xeon, Core i7, Core i5 or Core i3 with up to 8
cores / 16 threads
•Graphics controller (630/P630) integrated in the processor up to 4 K Ultra HD resolution
•Maximum performance, e.g. through Intel C246 chipset, DDR4 memory with support of
dual channel technology
•High data transfer rates, e.g. via PCI Express Technology Gen 3, USB 3.1 Gen 2
SuperSpeed + (10 Gbps), M.2 NVME SSD
•Optional: AI Unit with NVIDIA A2 Tensor Core GPU for versatile inference acceleration in
industrial AI applications
•Low noise impact thanks to closed-loop fan
High system availability thanks to minimization of standstill times (availability depending on
configuration)
•High data security through RAID systems: Onboard RAID system or hardware RAID system
•RAID1 system: Data mirroring on two SATA or SAS drives, including in removable racks,
and optionally with additional SSD (for operating system)
•Hot swap (swapping of drive during operation) in removable drive bays in RAID systems
•Fast identification and swapping of drives under error conditions through alarm LEDs for
RAID systems
•Efficient event diagnostics through the SIMATIC IPC DiagBase or DiagMonitor monitoring
software (optional)
•Remote control and remote maintenance of the device through iAMT (Intel® Active
Management Technology)
•SSD as 2.5" SATA or M.2 NVMe and ECC memory (optional)
•Replacement of power supply module for redundant power supply in runtime
Differentiated safety concepts
•Lockable front door for component protection against unauthorized access, e.g.
–Software dongle in USB connection behind the front door
–Front fan can only be replaced when front door is open
–All components inside the device can only be accessed when front door is open
•Device monitoring through operating displays on the front for Ethernet; alarms for fans,
temperature, Watchdog and drives in RAID1 systems

Product description
1.3 Scope of application
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High investment protection
•Platform with embedded Intel components for long-term stability
•Availability: 3 to 6 years
•Assured spare parts availability: 5 years after product phase-out
•Certified for worldwide marketing (cULus)
•Support of legacy interfaces (COM)
•Compatible installation across device generations
•Worldwide service and support
User-friendly application scenarios for commissioning, use and service
•High flexibility and expandability thanks to integrated interfaces and up to 4 slots (PCI and
PCI Express)
•Pre-installed and activated operating system
•Fast restoration of delivery state of the operating system (with supplied data storage
medium)
•Universal use as industrial workstation or industrial server
•Gbit LAN with teaming capability (3 x LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps connections)
•Service-friendly device configuration (modifications, service), e.g. replacement of filter or
front fan without tools
•Flexible usage options with telescopic rails
1.3 Scope of application
The SIMATIC IPC offers system integrators, cabinet designers, system engineers and machine
designers a 19" rack PC platform for high-performance applications and IT applications on the
control and cell level for:
•Process and visualization applications
•Industrial image processing and AI 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.

Product description
1.4 External design of the device
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1.4 External design of the device
1.4.1 Front panel
Front: Front door is closed
①
Fan cover of front fan with openings for ventilation of the device
(locked by front door)
②
System status displays (Page 27)
③
Front door: lockable, protection against unauthorized access
④
Lock
•
Key vertical: open
•
Key horizontal: closed
⑤
19" mounting bracket with handle

Product description
1.4 External design of the device
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Front: Front door is open
①
On-off button, see Operator controls (Page 25)
②
Reset button, see Operator controls (Page 25)
③
Drive cage (in this case type A); depending on the expansion variant, see:
•Drive cage type A (Page 18)
•
Drive cage type B (Page 20)
④
Interfaces on the front of the device, see Device ports (Page 22)

Product description
1.4 External design of the device
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1.4.2 Drive cage type A
Drives and mounting locations in the drive cage type B
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.
(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 (internal) for:
•
2.5" drive internal via drive cage
(3)
Mounting location 3 (internal) for:
•
2.5" drive internal via drive cage
(A)
Cover
(B)
Removable tray or blanking panel (if no removable tray present)

Product description
1.4 External design of the device
SIMATIC IPC647E
Operating Instructions, 09/2022, A5E52254141-AA 19
Components of the removable tray
(1)
Status display (Page 29)
(2)
Status display (Page 29)
(3)
Number of the mounting location (here: Mounting location 0)
(4)
Lock
See also
Installation options for drives with drive cage type A (Page 114)

Product description
1.4 External design of the device
SIMATIC IPC647E
20 Operating Instructions, 09/2022, A5E52254141-AA
1.4.3 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 the drive cage type B, drives are permanently installed internally and are provided with a
drive bezel from the outside and are therefore not accessible.
The drives are particularly well protected against vibration and oscillation ("vibration-
dampened drive cage").
In addition, up to 2 drives can be installed internally with mounting brackets above the drive
cage type B.
(0)
Mounting location 0 for:
•3.5" drive in the drive bay of the drive cage
(1)
Mounting location 1 for:
•3.5" drive in the drive bay of the drive cage
(2)
Mounting location 2 (internal) for:
•
2.5" drive internal via drive cage
(3)
Mounting location 3 (internal) for:
•2.5" drive internal via drive cage
(A)
Cover
See also
Installation options for drives with drive cage type B (Page 123)