Z Microsystems ZX2 User manual

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ZX2 : ZX SERIES SERVER
Rugged Rack Mounted Workstations & Servers for Deployed Applications
USER MANUAL

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Regulatory Information
REGULATORY
WARNING
Doc# 27-0041UM Rev B Issued 7/13/2012
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO, DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S POLARIZED
AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS ALL THREE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK OF UNIT). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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CAUTION
ZX2
ZX Series Server
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unit.
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15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to
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energy, and, if not installed and used in
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Doc# 27-0041UM Rev B Issued 7/13/2012
Table of Contents
 
 ...........................................................................................................................................................
1.1 About This Manual.............................................................................................................................................
  ..............................................................................................................................................5
 .............................................................................................................................................................................
2.1 ZX2 Assembly Parts .......................................................................................................................................... 
  ....................................................................................................................7
 ..................................................................................................................................... 
.......................................................................................................................................... 
  ..................................................................................................................
3.2 Removing & Installing Memory DIMM.................................................................................................................
3.3 Changing or Installing a PCI Card ......................................................................................................................9
  ...............................................................................................................9
  ..................................................................................................................
  ............................................................................................................
 ........................................................................................................11
 .........................................................................................................11
.................................................................................................................................................................12
  ...........................................................................................................................12
 .................................................................................................................12
  .......................................................................................................13
 ............................................................................................................. 13
................................................................................................................................................................
  ............................................................................................................
 ...................................................................................................................................15
........................................................................................................................................................
  .................................................................................................................17
......................................................................................................................................................................
 ..................................................................................................... 
 .......................................................................................................... 19
  ......................................................................................................................................19
  .........................................................................

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Doc# 27-0041UM Rev B Issued 7/13/2012
1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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www.zmicro.com. For further
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
DANGER:

• 
the ZX2 Server.
• 

storm.
• 
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
• 
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Warnings and Caution Alerts
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


This section will provide information and assistance with the following topics:
•About This Manual
•
Additional Assistance for the ZX2: ZX Series Server, or other server congurations can be found on the Z
Microsystem’s website along with highly customizable integration options for a wide range of platforms
and applications.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.2 Product Description
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




Highlights
 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
sible USB slots
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
ZX2

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SETUP

NOTE: For the fastest and easiest installation
of the ZX2 Server, follow the Installation Guide
provided with your Server Station.
2.2 INSTALLING THE ZX2 STATION IN A RACK
2.1 SHIPMENT CONTENTS



TRANSPORTATION TIP: Remember to save
the unit’s original shipping materials. It may be
necessary to move the unit at a later date.
This section will provide information and assistance with the following topics:
•
•
•
Using assembly hardware that does
not match specifications may
damage internal components.
WARNING



[phone][e-mail].
•ZX2 Station
•
•Installation Guide

7
SETUP
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2.3 ZX2 CONNECTIONS GUIDE
Required Cables/Connectors
• 
•Video Signal Cable (DVI, BNC)
• 
Preparations




NETWORK ETHERNET PORT
AC/DC POWER CONNECTORS
USB 2.0 PORTS
KEYBOARD PORT
MONITOR PORT
MOUSE PORT PRINTER PORT
**Other ZX2 Server congurations available. Above is a sample conguration with a Supermicro X7DA8 motherboard and dual redundant
military power supplies with EMI lter.
ZX2 POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS
Multiple power supply congurations are available for Z Microsystem’s ZX2 Server Stations. A typical dual-
redundant removeable AC power supply jack is pictured in the full ZX2 conguration above. If needed, a single,
xed DC power supply may be purchased. Contact your Z Microsystems Sales Representative for further
questions, order information, and the latest updates and technology.
DC Power Conguration
Schematic outlines for AC/DC power
supply congurations can be found in
section 8.2.2 of the Appendix.
AUDIO PORTS
Dual Redundant AC Power Conguration

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CONFIGURATIONS
Required Tools
•
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
This section will provide information and assistance with the following topics:
•
•
•
•
•
Preparations




the unit.



the unit.



3.1 REMOVING TOP COVER OF ZX2 STATION
3.2 REMOVING/INSTALLING MEMORY DIMM



3. Install the new Memory DIMM by


firmly inserting.



towards the Memory DIMM.


DIMM. Gently remove the Memory DIMM
from its slot

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3.4 RE-INSTALLING TOP COVER OF ZX2 STATION










or the unit.
3.3 CHANGING OR RE-INSTALLING A PCI CARD























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3.6 INSTALLING A NEW POWER SUPPLY MODULE






the module.


module to the ZX2 station.



NOTE: Different power supply options are
available. Step 3 (below) is an example of
dual redundant power supplies with military
connectors. Step 4 (below) is an example
of dual redundant power supplies with IEC
connectors.
3.5 REMOVING A POWER SUPPLY MODULE



2. Insert a finger into the handle and



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module away of the ZX2 station.
NOTE: If one of the power supply modules is
removed, then the system will still operation
with only one remaining power supply.
WARNING: A failed power supply will be
identied by an audible alarm.