AIC SB121-PH User manual

UM_SB121-PH_v.5_05280218

SB121-PH

Storage Server Barebone

User's Manual

contents

CONTENTS

PREFACE �� i

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS �� ii

CHAPTER OVERVIEW �� iv

Chapter 1� Product Features �� 1

1�1 Box Content ��1

1.2 Specications ��2

1�3 Features ��3

Chapter 2� Hardware Setup �� 7

2�1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ��7

2�2 System Memory ��14

2�3 Removing and Installing the Chassis Top Cover ��18

2�4 Removing and Installing the Disk Drive ��19

2�5 Removing and Installing the Fan Module ��20

2�6 Removing and Installing the Power Supply Unit Module ��22

2�7 Replacing the PCIe Card and Riser Assembly ��23

2�8 Tool-less Blade Slide Installation ��26

Chapter 3� Motherboard Settings �� 30

3�1 Motherboard Block Diagram ��30

3�2 Motherboard Layout ��31

3�3 Motherboard Content List ��32

3�4 Internal Connectors/Jumpers ��33

3�5 System LEDs ��40

Chapter 4. BIOS Conguration Settings �� 43

4�1 BIOS Setup ��43

4�2 Updating BIOS ��45

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Chapter 5. BMC Conguration Settings �� 47

5�1 Method 1 (Use the BIOS Setup) ��47

5�2 Method 2 (Use a Dos Tool - Syscheck) ��50

5�3 Connect to BMC ��52

5�4 Updating BMC Firmware ��57

Chapter 6� Hardware Information �� 58

6�1 Backplane ��58

6�2 Drive Slot Map ��61

Chapter 7� Technical Support�� 62

This document contains proprietary information about AIC products

and is not to be disclosed or used except in accordance with

applicable agreements.

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PREFACE

• Copyright

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted

in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo-static, recording or otherwise,

without the prior written consent of the manufacturer.

• Trademarks

All products and trade names used in this document are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective holders.

• Changes

The material in this document is for information purposes only and is subject to change

without notice.

• Warning

1. A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also

to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that

only the supplied power cord be used.

2. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment.

3. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

• Disclaimer

AIC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The

information provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the extent

permitted by law, neither AIC or its affiliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be liable for

incidental, special or consequential damages including downtime cost; lost profits; damages

relating to the procurement of substitute products or services; or damages for loss of data,

or software restoration. The information in this document is subject to change without

notice.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Before getting started, please read the following important cautions:

• All cautions and warnings on the equipment or in the manuals should be noted.

• Most electronic components are sensitive to electrical static discharge. Therefore, be

sure to ground yourself at all times when installing the internal components.

• Use a grounding wrist strap and place all electronic components in static-shielded

devices. Grounding wrist straps can be purchased in any electronic supply store.

• Be sure to turn off the power and then disconnect the power cords from your system

before performing any installation or servicing. A sudden surge of power could damage

sensitive electronic components.

• Do not open the system’s top cover. If opening the cover for maintenance is a must,

only a trained technician should do so. Integrated circuits on computer boards are

sensitive to static electricity. Before handling a board or integrated circuit, touch

an unpainted portion of the system unit chassis for a few seconds. This will help to

discharge any static electricity on your body.

• Place this equipment on a stable surface when install. A drop or fall could cause injury.

• Please keep this equipment away from humidity.

• Carefully mount the equipment into the rack, in such manner, that it won’t be

hazardous due to uneven mechanical loading.

• This equipment is to be installed for operation in an environment with maximum

ambient temperature below 35°C.

• The openings on the enclosure are for air convection to protect the equipment from

overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

• Never pour any liquid into ventilation openings. This could cause fire or electrical

shock.

• Make sure the voltage of the power source is within the specification on the label

when connecting the equipment to the power outlet. The current load and output

power of loads shall be within the specification.

• This equipment must be connected to reliable grounding before using. Pay special

attention to power supplied other than direct connections, e.g. using of power strips.

• Place the power cord out of the way of foot traffic. Do not place anything over the

power cord. The power cord must be rated for the

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• product, voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical ratings label. The voltage

and current rating of the cord should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked

on the product.

• If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect the equipment from mains to avoid

being damaged by transient over-voltage.

• Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified service personnel should

open the equipment.

• If one of the following situations arise, the equipment should be checked by service

personnel:

1. The power cord or plug is damaged.

2. Liquid has penetrated the equipment.

3. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

4. The equipment does not work well or will not work according to its user manual.

5. The equipment has been dropped and/or damaged.

6. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

7. Please disconnect this equipment from the AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid

or detergent for cleaning. The use of a moisture sheet or cloth is recommended for

cleaning.

• Module and drive bays must not be empty! They must have a dummy cover.

Product features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

CAUTION :

risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

After performing any installation or servicing, make sure the

enclosure are lock and screw in position, turn on the power.

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Chapter 1 Product Features

CHAPTER OVERVIEW

Chapter 1 Product Features

SB121-PH is a flexible storage server barebone that is specifically designed to

accommodate diverse corporations and enterprises for managing heavy workloads

and multiple applications.

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

This chapter displays an easy installation guide for assembling the hardware in this

product. Utmost caution for proceeding to set up the hardware is highly advised.

Most of the components are highly fragile and vulnerable to exterior inuence. Do

not endanger the device by placing the device in an unstable environment.

Chapter 3 Motherboard Settings

This chapter elaborates the overall layout of the motherboard that had been

designed for the the server, which include multifarious connectors, jumpers, and

LED descriptions. These descriptions assist in configuring various settings in the

motherboard.

Chapter 5 BIOS Configuration Settings

This chapter introduces the key features of BIOS, including the descriptions and

option keys for discrete functions. These details provide users to maintain and

congure input/output devices.

Chapter 5 BMC Configuration Settings

This chapter illustrates the diverse functions of IPMI BMC, including the details on

logging into the web page and assorted denitions. These descriptions are helpful

in conguring various functions through Web GUI without entering the BIOS setup.

For more information about BMC configurations, please refer to IPMI BMC

(Aspeed2400) User's Manual for a more detailed description.

Chapter 6 Hardware Information

This chapter elaborates the overall layout of the hardware for this product,

including information for various connectors and LEDs. These elaborations are

useful in conguring your hardware.

Chapter 6 Technical Support

For more information or suggestion, please verify and contact the nearest AIC

corporation representative in your district by email or phone or visit the AIC

website. It is our pleasure to oer the best service for our customers.

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1�1 Box Content

Before removing the subsystem from the shipping carton, visually inspect the physical

condition of the shipping carton. Exterior damage to the shipping carton may indicate that the

contents of the carton are damaged. If any damage is found, do not remove the components;

contact the dealer where the subsystem was purchased for further instructions. Before

continuing, first unpack the subsystem and verify that the number and quality in the shipping

carton is correct and in good condition.

• Enclosure( Power supply, fan, 10 x 2.5'' HDD tray included)

• Power cord • Screws kit x 1set

• Slide rail x 1set

♦ PACKAGE CONTENT MAY VARY PER REGION.

Chapter 1� Product Features

• 2.5" HDD Tray

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction

1.2 Specications

Dimensions

(W x D x H)

mm : 438 x 787.4 x 44.4

inches : 17.2 x 31 x 1.75

Motherboard

AIC Server Board Phoenix

Processor

Support

product family

QPI Speeds 9.6 GT/s, 8.0 GT/s, 7.2 GT/s

Socket Type Socket R3 (FCLGA2011-3)

Chipset Support

System Memory

(4 memory channels per CPU; 2 channels with 2DPC and

2 channels with 1DPC)

- 384GB DDR4 2133/1866 RDIMM DRx4

- 96GB DDR4 2133/1866 RDIMM SRx4

- 768GB DDR4 2133/1866 LRDIMM QRx4

- 1536GB DDR4 2133/1866 LRDIMM 3DS 8Rx4

Front Panel

LEDs

Drive Bays

External 2.5" hot swap 10

Backplane

1 x 10-port 6Gb SAS backplane with 3 SFF-8087 connectors

Expansion Slots PCIe 3.0 4 x8

Riser Card

(included)

PSG-RC-TO1U-40-110

System BIOS

BIOS Type

FLASH Interface

BIOS

Features

interface

redirection

Mode

Rear I/O

LAN

2 x 10GbE SFP+

2 x RJ45

USB

2 x USB 3.0 Type A

VGA

1 x DB-15

Serial Port

1 x DB-9

Power Supply

System Cooling

6 x 40x56mm 21500/18000 rpm hot swap fan modules

System

Management

Environmental

non-condensing

Gross Weight

(w/ PSU & Rail)

kgs : 24

lbs : 53

Packaging

Dimensions

(W x D x H)

mm : 590 x 1130 x 273

inches : 23.2 x 44.5 x 10.7

Mounting

Standard 28" tool-less slide rail

On-board

Devices

SATA

Built-in SATA controller with RAID support on

IPMI

Aspeed AST2400 Advanced PCIe Graphics &

Remote Management Processor

Serial over LAN

Network

Controllers

dual port, SFP+, PCIe v2.0 (5.0GT/s)

single port GbE controller, PCIe v2.1,

2.5 GT/s, x1

I217-LM, single port GbE, 1 Gbps

Graphics

Aspeed AST2400 Advanced PCIe Graphics &

Remote Management Processor

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1�3 Features

SB121-PH is a reliable 1U storage server barebone with 12 hotswap drives bays. This

product is designed to accommodate the AIC-patented serverboard, Phoenix, which

supports two Intel® Xeon® Processors E5-2600 v3 and v4 processors and 12 DDR4

DIMM to oer greater perfomance, eciency, and ulity for our customers. Featur-

ing Intel® C612 Series Chipset, which is emphasized for its maximized bandwidth and

stablility, this product enhances these advantages by integrang exible IO usage and

system expansion into to provide greater bandwidth and ulizaon.

In addion to the noteworthy features of the barebone, SB121-PH provides immedi-

ate and ecient management with Onboard Baseboard Management Controller and

greater I/O extension. Featuring IPMI 2.0 and Aspeed AST2400 Advanced PCIe Graph-

ics, the server board oers support for iKVM, Media Redirecon,Smash Support, IPMI

over LAN, and Serial over LAN.

• 1U 10-Bay storage server with the exceptionally high storage density

• Supports two Intel® Xeon® Processors E5-2600 v3/v4 product family

• With Intel® C612 Series Chipset to provide 5+ years product life cycle

• Flexible IO usage with Max IO™ to support up to 4 COTS PCIe 3.0 cards in a 1U

• Onboard Baseboard Management Controller for system management and

IPMI control

• Two 10GbE SFP+ ports

• Front-to-back airflow and hot swap redundant fans to provide optimal thermal

conditions

• Customizable to meet your requirements

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Front Panel

2 x 2.5'' OS Drive Bays

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Rear Panel

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Chapter 1 Product Features

Major Components



Expansion add-on card



AIC Server Board Phoenix



650W 1+1 redundant



6 x 40 x 56mm hot swap fans



External 2.5” hot swap x 10

  





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2�1 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.1.1 Removing the Central Processing Unit

Step 1 Remove the heatsink. The heatsink is attached to the server board or

processor socket with captive fasteners. Use a #2 Phillips* screwdriver to

loosen the screws x 4 located on the heatsink corners diagonally using the

following procedure (1a) to (1b).

(1a) Use a #2 Phillips* screwdriver and start with screw 1 and loosen it by

giving it two rotations and stop (see letter A).

(1b) Proceed to screw 2 and loosen it by giving it two rotations and stop (see

letter B). Similarly, loosen screws 3 and 4. Repeat steps A and B by giving

each screw two rotations each time until all the screws are loosened.

(1c) Lift the heatsink upward (see letter C).

Chapter 2� Hardware Setup

R

EM

OVE

REMOVE

LGA20

11-3

** SUPPLIER IDENTI

FI

C

A

TION HERE **

INSTALL PROCESSOR B

EFOR

E

REMOVING COVER

SAVE AN

D

REPLACE

COVER

IF P

ROCESSOR IS REMOVE

D

Processor

Socket

2

3

1

4

A

B

C

IMPORTANT :

Do not fully loosen.

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REMOVE

LGA2011-3

** SUPPLIER IDENTIFIC

ATION HERE **

INSTALL PROCESSOR BEFORE

REMOVING COVER

SAVE AND REPLACE COVER

IF PROCESSOR IS REMOVED

A

REMOVE

LGA2011-3

** SUPPLIER IDENTIFIC

ATION HERE **

INSTALL PROCESSOR BEFORE

REMOVING COVER

SAVE AND REPLACE COVER

IF PROCESSOR IS REMOVED

B

Step 2 Unlatch the CPU Load Plate by following procedures (2a) to (2b).

(2a) Push the lever handle labeled “OPEN 1st” (see letter A)

down and towards the CPU socket. Rotate the lever handle upward.

(2b) Repeat the steps for the second lever handle (see letter B).

Step 3 Open the load plate.

(3a) Rotate the right lever handle down until it releases the Load Plate

(see letter A).

(3b) While holding down the lever handle, lift open the Load Plate with

your hand (see letter B).

Step 4 Remove the processor from the socket.

B

REMOVE

LGA2011-3

** SUPPLIER IDENTIFIC

ATION HERE **

INSTALL PROCESSOR BEFORE

REMOVING COVER

SAVE AND REPLACE COVER

IF PROCESSOR IS REMOVED

A

NOTE :

Remove the processor by carefully lifting it out of the socket, taking care

NOT to drop the processor and not touching any pins inside the socket.

Install the socket cover if a replacement processor is not going to be installed.

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2.1.2 Installing the Processor

CAUTION :

Processor must be appropriate: You may damage the server board if

you install a processor that is inappropriate for your server.

CAUTION :

ESD and handling processors: Reduce the risk of electrostatic

discharge (ESD) damage to the processor by doing the following:

(1) Touch the metal chassis before touching the processor or

server board. Keep part of your body in contact with the metal

chassis to dissipate the static charge while handling the processor.

(2) Avoid moving around unnecessarily.

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Step 1 Remove the processor from its package by following procedures (1a) to

(1b).

(1a) Carefully remove the protective cover from the backside of the CPU.

taking care not to touch any CPU contacts (see letter A).

(1b) Orient the processor with the socket so that the processor cutouts match

the four orientation posts on the socket (see letter B). Verify the location

of a gold key at the corner of the processor (see letter C). Carefully place

(Do NOT drop) the CPU into the socket.

CAUTION :

The pins inside the CPU socket are extremely sensitive. Other than

the CPU, no object should make contact with the pins inside the

CPU socket. A damaged CPU socket pin may render the socket inoperable,

and will produce erroneous CPU or other system errors if used.

NOTE :

The underside of the processor has components that may damage the

socket pins if installed improperly. The processor must align correctly

with the socket opening before installation. DO NOT DROP the

processor into the socket.

NOTE :

When possible, a CPU insertion tool should be used when installing the

CPU.

A

B

C

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Step 2 Remove the socket cover from the load plate.

Step 3 Close the load plate.

Step 4 Secure the Load Plate.

(4a) Push downward on the locking lever on the CLOSE 1st side (see letter A).

Slide the tip of the lever under the notch in the load plate (see letter B).

Make sure the load plate tab engages under the socket lever when fully

closed.

(4b) Repeat the steps to latch the locking lever on the other side (see letter C).

Latch the levers in the order as demonstrated.

NOTE :

The socket cover should be saved and re-used should the processor

need to be removed at anytime in the future.

Save the

protective

cover.

A

B

C

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Step 5 Installing the heatsink on top of the processor.

(5a) If present, remove the protective film covering the thermal interface

material on the bottom side of the heatsink (see letter A).

(5b) Align the heatsink fins to the front and back of the chassis for correct

airflow. The airflow goes from front-to-back of the chassis (see letter B).

(5c) Each heatsink has four captive fasteners and should be tightened

diagonally using the following procedure:

(5c-1) Using a #2 Phillips* screwdriver, start with screw 1 and engage

screw threads by giving it two rotations and stop (see letter C) (Do

not fully tighten).

(5c-2) Proceed to screw 2 and engage screw threads by giving it two

rotations and stop (see letter D). Similarly, engage screws 3 and 4.

(5c-3) Repeat steps C and D by giving each screw two rotations each time

until each screw is lightly tightened up to a maximum of 8 inch-lbs

torque (see letter E).

NOTE :

The processor heatsink for CPU1 and CPU2 is different. FXXCA91X91HS is

for CPU1, while FXXEA91X91HS2 is for CPU2. Mislocating the heatsink

will cause serious thermal damage.

C

Processor

Socket

AIRFLOW

Chassis Front

2

3

1

4

A

B

TIM

D

CAUTION:

Do not over-tighten fasteners.

E

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