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User Manual SAF51003I Network Appliance Platform E052018-CS-R01
How to Use This Guide This guide includes detailed information on the Network Appliance Platform, including how to install components and maintain the system. To deploy this device effectively and ensure trouble-free operation, you should first read the relevant sections in this guide so that you are familiar with all the features. Who Should Read This guide is for system technicians who are responsible for installing, maintaining, this Guide? and troubleshooting this Network Security Platform.
How to Use This Guide Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information: Note: Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features or instructions. Caution: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or damage the system or equipment. Warning: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury. Revision History This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.
Contents Section I How to Use This Guide 3 Contents 5 Figures 8 Tables 9 Getting Started 10 1 System Overview Section II 11 Introduction 12 Front Panel Features 12 Rear Panel Features 12 System Board Layout 13 System Block Diagram 14 System Specifications 15 2 System Components 16 Power Supply 17 System Memory 17 M.
Contents Appliance Cooling Requirements 23 Removing the Top Cover 24 4 Server Connections Section III Section IV 25 Grounding the Device 26 Connecting Power and Powering On 27 Connecting to the Console Port 27 Connecting to 1000BASE-T Network Ports 29 System Configuration 31 5 BIOS Setup Access 32 BIOS Introduction 33 Accessing the BIOS Setup Menu 33 BIOS Setup Utility Keyboard Commands 34 6 BIOS Settings 36 Main Menu 37 Advanced Menu 38 IntelRCSetup 39 Security menu 40
Contents C LED Control Utility 48 D Safety and Regulatory Information 49 – 7 –
Figures Figure 1: SAF51003I Front Panel Features 12 Figure 2: SAF51003I Rear Panel Features 12 Figure 3: System Board 13 Figure 4: System Block Diagram 14 Figure 5: AC/DC Power Adapter 17 Figure 6: DIMM Slot 17 Figure 7: M.
Tables Table 1: SAF51003I Specifications 15 Table 2: Console Cable Wiring 28 Table 3: Maximum Twisted-Pair Copper Cable Lengths 29 Table 4: RJ-45 Port Status LEDs 30 Table 5: BIOS Setup Utility Commands 34 – 9 –
Section I Getting Started This section provides an overview of the Network Appliance Platform and introduces some basic concepts.
1 System Overview This chapter includes the following sections: ■ “Introduction” on page 12 ■ “Front Panel Features” on page 12 ■ “Rear Panel Features” on page 12 ■ “System Board Layout” on page 13 ■ “System Block Diagram” on page 14 ■ “System Specifications” on page 15 – 11 –
Chapter 1 | System Overview Introduction Introduction The SAF51003I Network Appliance Platform is an open server appliance based on standard Intel® x86 communications hardware. The system includes internal eMMC and M.2 SSD disk drives, all contained within a desktop form-factor. Front Panel Features Figure 1: SAF51003I Front Panel Features 1 2 1. 3 4 5 Power Status LED 4. DMZ Port Status LED 2. Custom-defined Status LEDs 5. LAN Ports 1-8 Link Status LEDs 3.
Chapter 1 | System Overview System Board Layout System Board Layout Figure 3: System Board 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 14 13 12 11 10 1. Fan power connectors 8. 2.5” 500 GB HDD 2. DDR SODIMM slot 9. Reset button 3. CPU and heatsink 10. Console port 4. System battery 11. USB slot 5. HDD/SSD power connector 12. RJ-45 WAN and DMZ ports 6. SATA III ports 13. RJ-45 LAN ports 7. M.2 SSD card slot 14.
Chapter 1 | System Overview System Block Diagram System Block Diagram Figure 4: System Block Diagram – 14 –
Chapter 1 | System Overview System Specifications System Specifications Table 1: SAF51003I Specifications Item Specification Form-Factor Compact desktop Dimensions (W x D x H): 300 x 200 x 38.5 mm (11.81 x 7.87 x 1.52 inches) Weight 1.58 kg (3.48 lb) CPUs SoC, Intel® Atom™ Processor for Communications C3000 Series (FCBGA, 14nm), supports 2-4 cores, 2.2 GHz (turbo 2.4 GHz) Memory Sockets: 2 x 260pin DDR4 SODIMM slots Type: DDR4 1866/2133/2400 MT/s (64GB max) Local Storage 1 x M.
2 System Components This chapter includes the following sections: ■ “Power Supply” on page 17 ■ “System Memory” on page 17 ■ “M.
Chapter 2 | System Components Power Supply Power Supply The server system includes an external AC/DC power adapter. The power adapter connects to an AC power source in the range 110 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Figure 5: AC/DC Power Adapter 1 2 1. AC power cord socket 2. DC power connector System Memory The server has one DIMM memory slot. The slot accepts a 260-pin DDR4 SODIMM. You can install up to a maximum of 32GB. Figure 6: DIMM Slot 1 2 1. DIMM slot 2.
Chapter 2 | System Components M.2 Solid-State Drives (SSDs) M.2 Solid-State Drives (SSDs) The server supports a single SSD (32GB default) in compact M.2 form factor for local storage. The 2242/2280 type SSD card installs into the M.2 SATA III slot on the system board. Figure 7: M.2 SSD Slot on System Board 1 2 3 1. M.2 securing screw 3. M.2 slot 2. SSD 2280/22110 M.2 card Mini PCIe Slot The server supports one standard Mini PCIe slot for add-in cards.
Chapter 2 | System Components System Battery System Battery The server system includes one lithium battery. If the system no longer displays the correct date and time, the system battery may need to be replaced. Be sure to replace the battery with the same type, a CR2032 lithium battery. Warning: Risk of fire if the battery is installed incorrectly. Figure 9: System Battery 1 1.
Section II Installation Procedures This section provides details on installing server hardware.
3 Chassis Installation This chapter includes the following sections: ■ “General Installation Guidelines” on page 22 ■ “Installation Precautions” on page 22 ■ “Installing the Server Appliance on a Desktop” on page 23 ■ “Appliance Cooling Requirements” on page 23 ■ “Removing the Top Cover” on page 24 – 21 –
Chapter 3 | Chassis Installation General Installation Guidelines General Installation Guidelines Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location. ■ The installation location should: ■ be able to maintain its temperature within 0 to 45 °C (32 to 113 °F) and its humidity within 10% to 90%, non-condensing. ■ provide adequate space (approximately five centimeters or two inches) on all sides for proper air flow. ■ be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the device.
Chapter 3 | Chassis Installation Installing the Server Appliance on a Desktop Installing the Server Appliance on a Desktop The server appliance can be installed on a desktop or shelf. To install the appliance on a desktop, follow these steps: 1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the device. Figure 10: Installing the Appliance on a Desktop 1 1. Adhesive feet. 2.
Chapter 3 | Chassis Installation Removing the Top Cover Removing the Top Cover To access internal components of the appliance, the top cover must be removed. Figure 11: Removing the Top Cover 3 1 2 1 2 1. Side panel screws (2) 3. Open direction 2. Bottom panel screws (2) 1. Unscrew the two side panel screws and two bottom panel screws. 2. Push the cover towards the rear until it is free. 3. Lift the cover off to remove it.
4 Server Connections This chapter includes the following sections: ■ “Grounding the Device” on page 26 ■ “Connecting Power and Powering On” on page 27 ■ “Connecting to the Console Port” on page 27 ■ “Connecting to 1000BASE-T Network Ports” on page 29 – 25 –
Chapter 4 | Server Connections Grounding the Device Grounding the Device The rear panel of the server appliance includes a single-screw grounding terminal. The surface area around this terminal is not painted in order to provide for a good connection. The terminal must be connected to ground to ensure proper operation and to meet electromagnetic interference (EMI) and safety requirements. Figure 12: Grounding the Device 1 2 1. Grounding terminal 2.
Chapter 4 | Server Connections Connecting Power and Powering On Connecting Power and Powering On The server needs to be powered from the included AC/DC power adapter. Before connecting the AC/DC power adapter to an AC power source, first verify that the external AC power source can provide 110 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To connect the server to a power source: 1. Connect the AC/DC power adapter to the DC power jack on the device. Figure 13: Connecting Power to the Server 1 2 1. DC power jack 2.
Chapter 4 | Server Connections Connecting to the Console Port Figure 14: Connecting to the Console Port 1 1. Console port The following table describes the pin assignments used in the console cable.
Chapter 4 | Server Connections Connecting to 1000BASE-T Network Ports 2. Attach the other end of the serial cable to the Console port on the server. 3. Configure the PC’s COM port required settings using VT-100 terminal emulator software (such as HyperTerminal) running on the management PC. 4. Press the Enter key on the management PC to access the BIOS.
Chapter 4 | Server Connections Connecting to 1000BASE-T Network Ports Figure 15: Connecting to 1000BASE-T RJ-45 Ports 1 1. RJ-45 network port 2. Attach the other end to an RJ-45 port on the server. 3. As a connection is made, the status LEDs on the server port will turn on to indicate that the connection is valid. Table 4: RJ-45 Port Status LEDs LED Condition Status Status (link/activity) On/Blinking Green The port has a valid 1 Gbps link. Blinking indicates traffic passing through the port.
Section III System Configuration This section provides a description of system software configuration.
5 BIOS Setup Access This chapter includes the following sections: ■ “BIOS Introduction” on page 33 ■ “Accessing the BIOS Setup Menu” on page 33 ■ “BIOS Setup Utility Keyboard Commands” on page 34 – 32 –
Chapter 5 | BIOS Setup Access BIOS Introduction BIOS Introduction The American Megatrends Inc. (AMI) BIOS software handles all basic communications between the CPUs and peripherals, as well as including code that supports advanced server system features. You can configure the BIOS settings through its menu-driven interface and then save the configuration into memory. Note: You can access the system BIOS and configure settings with or without an operating system installed on the server.
Chapter 5 | BIOS Setup Access BIOS Setup Utility Keyboard Commands 3. When the BIOS boot message is displayed, press on the keyboard to enter the BIOS setup menu. Figure 17: BIOS Setup Menu Access 4. The BIOS main menu displays and you can view settings and make configuration changes. Figure 18: BIOS Main Menu BIOS Setup Utility Keyboard Commands The AMI BIOS setup utility uses only the connected computer keyboard for menu navigation and configuration settings.
Chapter 5 | BIOS Setup Access BIOS Setup Utility Keyboard Commands Table 5: BIOS Setup Utility Commands (Continued) Key Action + (plus key) Scrolls forward through setting options of the highlighted field. - (minus key) Scrolls backward through setting options of the highlighted field. Displays help navigation. Loads the previously used configuration. Loads optimized default values. Saves the configuration and exits the setup utility.
6 BIOS Settings This chapter includes the following sections: ■ “Main Menu” on page 37 ■ “Advanced Menu” on page 38 ■ “IntelRCSetup” on page 39 ■ “Security menu” on page 40 ■ “BOOT Menu” on page 41 ■ “Save and Exit Menu” on page 42 – 36 –
Chapter 6 | BIOS Settings Main Menu Main Menu The main menu describes general system information. Figure 19: BIOS Main Menu This menu includes the following items: ■ BIOS Vendor — American Megatrends. ■ BIOS Version — The BIOS version. ■ Build Date and Time — Shows the BIOS build date and time. ■ Access Level — Displays the access rights of the current BIOS user. ■ Total Memory — Displays the total system memory. ■ System Language — Selects the display language for the BIOS.
Chapter 6 | BIOS Settings Advanced Menu Advanced Menu The Advanced menu includes items for Trusted Computing and other system features. Figure 20: BIOS Advanced Menu This menu includes the following items: ■ Trusted Computing — Trusted Computing settings. ■ ACPI Settings — The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) settings. ACPI is the standard method for computers to discover and configure hardware components. ■ HW Monitor — Information on hardware health status.
Chapter 6 | BIOS Settings IntelRCSetup ■ Network Stack Configuration — Enables the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) network boot option. ■ CSM Configuration — Compatibility Support Module (CSM) configuration. Settings for CSM provide support for legacy operating systems that are not UEFI compatible. ■ SDIO Configuration — Configures settings for access to SD storage devices. ■ USB Configuration — Configures settings for USB controllers and ports.
Chapter 6 | BIOS Settings Security menu ■ CK420 Configuration — Enables spread spectrum support for the clock generator to reduce system EMI. ■ Miscellaneous Configuration — Settings for other Intel chipset parameters. ■ Wake on LAN Configuration — Enables network interface Wake on LAN function to power on the system. ■ North Bridge Chipset Configuration — Configures parameters for the processor memory, PCI bus connections, and AGP graphics functions.
Chapter 6 | BIOS Settings BOOT Menu Figure 22: BIOS Security Menu BOOT Menu The Boot menu allows you to set the boot device priority sequence and various other parameters.
Chapter 6 | BIOS Settings Save and Exit Menu This menu includes the following items: ■ Setup Prompt Timeout — The number of seconds to wait for the keystroke to enter the BIOS setup menu. (Range: 1-65535 seconds) ■ Bootup NumLock State — Sets the keyboard Numlock state. ■ Quiet Boot — Sets the screen display during boot-up. When set to disabled, the system displays POST messages. When set to enabled, the system logo is displayed.
Chapter 6 | BIOS Settings Save and Exit Menu ■ Discard Changes and Exit — Discards the current changes, and exits the BIOS setup utility. ■ Save Changes and Reset — Saves the current changes and reboots the server. ■ Discard Changes and Reset — Discards the current changes and reboots the server. ■ Save Changes — Saves the current BIOS settings. ■ Discard Changes — Discards the current changes. ■ Restore Defaults — Restores the BIOS configuration to factory default values.
Section IV Appendices This section provides additional information and includes these items: ■ “Troubleshooting” on page 45 ■ “Installing the Intel Driver” on page 47 ■ “LED Control Utility” on page 48 ■ “Safety and Regulatory Information” on page 49 – 44 –
A Troubleshooting When possible, before checking specific troubleshooting options, always look for POST messages by first rebooting the server using one of these methods: ■ Reset the system through OS software. ■ Power down by removing power to the unit. Power Supply If the server does not power on, check these items: ■ Make sure power is available at the source outlet. ■ Look for loose power cord connections. Note: If you cannot isolate the power problem, the power adapter may be defective.
Appendix A | Troubleshooting Network Connections ■ Check to be sure the ambient temperature is not too high. ■ Make sure all fans are running properly. ■ Check the fan settings in the BIOS. The fans might need to run at a higher speed. ■ Make sure that airflow around the server is not obstructed. Network Connections If there are problems with network connections, check these items: ■ Verify that the server and attached device are powered on.
B Installing the Intel Driver If after installing the Linux OS some RJ-45 ports cannot be found, download and install the latest Intel ixgbe driver for your OS. For example, you install Ubuntu 16.04.4 and find that ports LAN1–LAN8 can be used by the built-in Intel igb driver, but the WAN and DMZ ports cannot be found in the OS. In this case, download and install the latest Intel ixgbe driver. The Intel ixgbe driver and related information can be found at the following URL: https://downloadcenter.intel.
C LED Control Utility The custom-defined Status LEDs can be controlled using a software utility. If you do not have the Utility file, contact Edgecore sales or technical support. Figure 25: Status LEDs 1 1. Status 1 and Status 2 LEDs 1. Make sure you have the Utility file, which includes two files; devmen2.c and test_led.py. 2. At the Linux command line, type gcc -o devmem2 devmem2.c to compile. 3. Execute test_led.py to see detailed information and how to use the utility.
D Safety and Regulatory Information FCC Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Appendix D | Safety and Regulatory Information ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ LVD: ■ Electrostatic Discharge according to IEC 61000-4-2:2008 ED. 2.0 Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to IEC 61000-4-3:2010 ED. 3.2 Electrical fast transient/burst according to IEC 61000-44:2012 ED. 3.0 Surge immunity test according to IEC 61000-4-5:2014 ED. 3.0 Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radiofrequency fields: IEC 61000-4-6:2013 ED. 4.
Appendix D | Safety and Regulatory Information ■ This unit operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to IEC 60950. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to which it is connected also operates under SELV conditions. France and Peru only This unit cannot be powered from IT† supplies.
Appendix D | Safety and Regulatory Information ■ Le coupleur d’appareil (le connecteur du groupe et non pas la prise murale) doit respecter une configuration qui permet un branchement sur une entrée d’appareil EN 60320/IEC 320. ■ La prise secteur doit se trouver à proximité de l’appareil et son accès doit être facile. Vous ne pouvez mettre l’appareil hors circuit qu’en débranchant son cordon électrique au niveau de cette prise.
Appendix D | Safety and Regulatory Information ■ Das Gerät muß an eine geerdete Steckdose angeschlossen werden, welche die internationalen Sicherheitsnormen erfüllt. ■ Der Gerätestecker (der Anschluß an das Gerät, nicht der Wandsteckdosenstecker) muß einen gemäß EN 60320/IEC 320 konfigurierten Geräteeingang haben. ■ Die Netzsteckdose muß in der Nähe des Geräts und leicht zugänglich sein.
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