Chenbro RB238 Series, RB238G13-U08 User Manual
RB238 2U Server
RB238G13-U08 User Manual
August 2019 Version 1.1
A document provides an overview of product features, functions, architecture, and support specifications
Revision History
Date
Version
Updates
Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the RB238G13-U08 Server User
Manual.
10/03/2019 V1.00
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CE Notice
Warning: This equipment is compliant with Class A of EN55032. In a residential environment,
this equipment may cause radio interference.
Avertissement: Cet équipement est conforme à la classe A de la norme EN55032. Dans un
environnement résidentiel, cet équipement peut provoquer des interférences radio.
FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Table of Contents
Revision History ............................................................................................................................. 2
Copyright Notice ............................................................................................................................ 2
CE Notice ....................................................................................................................................... 2
FCC Notice ..................................................................................................................................... 2
System Tour ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Front panel identification .............................................................................................................. 6
24-bay 2.5" HDD/SSD configuration .................................................................................................................................. 6
Rear panel identification ................................................................................................................ 7
Server components ........................................................................................................................ 8
24-bay 2.5" HDD/SSD configuration .................................................................................................................................... 8
Mainboard components ................................................................................................................ 9
SAS expander board components ................................................................................................. 10
16-CH SAS BPB components ....................................................................................................... 11
8-CH NVMe BPB components ....................................................................................................... 12
Fan locations ............................................................................................................................... 13
DIMM slot locations .................................................................................................................... 13
Status LED indicators ................................................................................................................... 15
Front panel LED indicators ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Rear panel LED indicators .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Serial label pull tab ...................................................................................................................... 17
Operations ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Power down the server ................................................................................................................ 18
Using Power Control function through BMC ..................................................................................................................... 18
Wistron BMC ............................................................................................................................... 19
Using BMC ......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Firmware Information ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
Firmware Update .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
HPM Firmware Update ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Remove the top covers ................................................................................................................ 26
Install the top covers ................................................................................................................... 28
Setup .............................................................................................................................................. 30
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 30
Powering up the server ................................................................................................................ 30
Powering on and selecting boot options in BIOS setup .................................................................................................... 30
Table of Contents 3
System utilities ................................................................................................................................ 31
BIOS setup ................................................................................................................................... 31
Accessing the BIOS setup menu screen ............................................................................................................................ 31
Navigating the BIOS setup menu screen ........................................................................................................................... 33
Remote Flash BIOS ............................................................................................................................................................ 33
BIOS setup menu screen .............................................................................................................. 34
Main menu ........................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Advanced menu ................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Chipset menu .................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Socket Configuration menu ............................................................................................................................................... 59
Server Management menu ............................................................................................................................................... 71
Security menu ................................................................................................................................................................. 77
Boot menu ....................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Wistron menu ................................................................................................................................................................. 83
Save & Exit menu .............................................................................................................................................................. 86
System upgrades ............................................................................................................................. 87
Required tools ............................................................................................................................. 87
Safety considerations (Considérations de sécurité) ....................................................................... 87
Preventing electrostatic discharge .................................................................................................................................... 87
Symbols on equipment ..................................................................................................................................................... 87
Warnings and cautions ...................................................................................................................................................... 88
Preparation procedures ............................................................................................................... 89
2.5" HDD/SSD storage .................................................................................................................. 90
Air baffle ..................................................................................................................................... 96
Memory options .......................................................................................................................... 98
Memory module population rules .................................................................................................................................... 99
Memory Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) features ................................................................................. 100
DIMM identification ........................................................................................................................................................ 102
Replacing the DIMM .................................................................................................................. 103
M.2 SSD module ........................................................................................................................ 105
M.2 22110 SSD Module ................................................................................................................................................... 105
M.2 2280 SSD Module ..................................................................................................................................................... 107
Heatsink .................................................................................................................................... 110
Processor................................................................................................................................... 113
PCIe add-on card ....................................................................................................................... 117
Fan module ............................................................................................................................... 119
Fan carrier/bracket .................................................................................................................... 121
SAS expander board................................................................................................................... 124
System battery .......................................................................................................................... 126
Mainboard ................................................................................................................................ 128
Table of Contents 4
Cabling ......................................................................................................................................... 131
Cabling overview ....................................................................................................................... 131
24-bay SAS/SATA/NVMe Storage .............................................................................................. 131
SAS expander board to HBA add-on card ........................................................................................................................ 132
8-CH NVMe BPB .............................................................................................................................................................. 133
16- CH SAS BPB to 8-CH NVMe BPB ................................................................................................................................ 134
Front I/O Board ......................................................................................................................... 134
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 135
Environmental specifications ..................................................................................................... 135
Server specifications .................................................................................................................. 135
System rating ............................................................................................................................. 136
5
System Tour
Front panel identification
24-bay 2.5" HDD/SSD configuration
Item Description Item Description
1 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 1 16 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 16
2 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 2 17 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 17
3 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 3 18 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 18
4 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 4 19 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 19
5 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 5 20 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 20
6 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 6 21 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 21
7 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 7 22 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 22
8 2.5" NVMe SSD slot 8 23 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 23
9 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 9 24 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 24
10 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 10 25 USB 2.0 port
11 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 11 26 Serial label pull tab
12 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 12 27 USB 2.0 port
13 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 13 28 Reset button
14 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 14 29 UID button/LED
15 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD slot 15 30 Power button/LED
System Tour 6
Rear panel identification
Item Description
1 Redundant power supply unit 2
2 2.5" SATA HDD rear dummy cover
3 RJ45 for BMC management LAN
4 PCIe add-on card s lots
5 Rear UID button/LED
6 1G/10G LAN port 1
7 1G/10G LAN port 2
8 USB 3.0 port
9 Debug UART
10 VGA port
11 Redundant power supply unit 1
System Tour 7
Server components
24-bay 2.5" HDD/SSD configuration
Item Description
1 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD and NVMe SSD (24)
2 8-CH NVMe SSD backplane board (1)
3 SAS expander board (1)
4 System fan (4)
5 Mainboard (1)
6 RTC battery (1)
7~8 M.2 SSD (2)
9 PCIe add-on card (4)
(support low profi le PCIe add-on cards only)
10 Heatsink (2)
CPU (2)
11 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD dummy cover (1)
12 Redundant power supply unit (2)
14 DIMM slots (16)
15 16-CH HDD/SSD backplane board (1)
NOTE: Boards shown in blue color will change to green color during mass production.
System Tour 8
Mainboard components
Item Description Item Description
1 PCIe x8 slot 13 CPU2 socket
2 PCIe x16 slot 14 DIMM A1/A2/B1/C1 slots
3 PCIe x16 slot 15 DIMM J1/J2/K1/L1 slots
4 PCIe x16 slot 16 M.2 connector s
5 CPU1 socket 17 CPU2 storage connector
6 CPU1 8-pin ATX power connec tor 18 CPU2 storage connector
7 DIMM D1/D2/E1/F1 slots 19 CPU2 storage connector
8 CPU1 storage connector 20 Front board USB 2 s ignals connector
9 DIMM G1/G2/H1/I1 slots 21 Front board side-band signal
connector
10 24-pin ATX power connector 22 BPB side-band signal connector
11 RPSU side-band signal connector 23 RTC battery socket
12 CPU2 8-pin ATX power conn ector 24 TPM connector
System Tour 9
SAS expander board components
Item Description
1 Fan 1 connector
2 Fan 2 connector
3 SAS signal input c onnector
4 SAS signal input c onnectors
5 SAS signal output c onnectors
6 Fan 3 connector
7 Fan 4 connector
8 Sideband signal connector
9 BPB power connector
System Tour 10
16-CH SAS BPB components
Item Description
1 BPB power connector
2 BPB power connector
3 SATA/SAS signal connector
4 Sideband signal connector
5 SATA/SAS 9~24 connectors
System Tour 11
8-CH NVMe BPB components
Item Description
1 BPB power connector
2 Sideband signal connector
3~10 PCIe input signal connectors
11 NVMe SSD 1~8 connectors
System Tour 12
Fan locations
Item
Description
1 Fan 1
2 Fan 2
3 Fan 3
4 Fan 4
DIMM slot locations
System Tour 13
DIMM slots are labeled alphabetically (A through L) and must be populated sequentially, i.e.
from A1 to A2 to B1 to C1, up to L1. There are six (6) channels per processor numbered
sequentially from 1 to 6.
Item Description Item Description
A1 CPU1 DIM M S lot 1 G1 CP U 2 D IMM Slot 1
A2 CPU1 DIM M S lot 2 G2 CP U 2 D IMM Slot 2
B1 CPU1 DIMM Slot 3 H1 CPU2 DIMM Slot 3
C1 CPU1 DIMM Slot 4 I1 CPU2 DIMM Slot 4
D1 C PU1 DIMM Slot 5 J1 CPU2 DIMM Slot 5
D2 C PU1 DIMM Slot 6 J2 CPU2 DIMM Slot 6
E1 CPU1 DIMM Slot 7 K1 CPU2 DIMM Slot 7
F1 CPU1 DIMM Slot 8 L1 CPU2 DIMM Slot 8
System Tour 14
Status LED indicators
The status LED indicators aid in problem diagnosis by indicating the status of system
components and operations of the server.
Front panel LED indicators
Item Function Status Status Description
Off
1* System Power
2* Unit identification
3 HDD activity indic a tor
4* System status indicator
5 and 6 LAN activity indic a tor
7 HDD cage status indicator
8 HDD cage activity in dicator
NOTE: *This LED is hardware and software controll ed.
Blue
Blue (blinking)
Off
Blue
Off
Amber (blinking)
Off
Red
Off
Green
Green (blinking)
Off
Blue
Off
Green
Red (solid)
Red (4Hz-blinking)
Red (1Hz-blinking)
System is off / N o AC power
Powered on
Stand by
UID is off
UID is on
No HDD installed
HDD is active
System is off/normal
System fault
No connection
Linked to network
Network is active
No HDD installed
HDD is installed
HDD not active
HDD is active
HDD error
Locate
Re-build
System Tour 15
Rear panel LED indicators
Item Function Status Status Description
Off
1 and 2 Power Supply
3 NIC Link (left)
4 NIC L ink (right)
5* Unit identification
NOTE: *This LED is hardware and software controlled.
Green
Amber
Off
Yellow (blinkin g )
Off
Green
Amber
Yellow
Off
Blue
Not installed / fa ult
Active
Failure; AC cord unplugged / No AC
power
No connection
Linked and activ ity on the network
No connection
Linked to 100Mbps network
Linked to 1G network
Linked to 10G network
UID is off
UID is on
System Tour 16
Serial label pull tab
The serial label pull tab contains important information about the server like the BMC
username and password.
To access the serial tab:
A. Pull the serial label tab from the chassis.
System Tour 17
Operations
IMPORTANT:
Power down the server
Before powering down the server for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a
backup of critical server data and programs.
the system.
When the server is in standby mode, auxiliary power is still being provided to
To power down the server, use one of the following methods:
• Press and release the Power On/Standby button.
This method initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server
enters standby mode.
• Press and hold the Power On/Standby button for more than 4 seconds to force the server
to enter standby mode.
This method forces the server to enter standby mode without properly exiting applications
and the OS. If an application stops responding, you can use this method to force a
shutdown.
• Use a virtual power button selection through BMC.
This method initiates a controlled remote shutdown of applications and the OS before the
server enters standby mode.
Before proceeding, verify that the server is in standby mode by observing that the system
power LED is amber.
Using Power Control function through BMC
The following options are available when using Power Control function through BMC:
• Power On—Similar to press and release of the Power On/Standby button
• Power Off—Similar to the press and hold of the Power On/Standby button more than 4
seconds.
• Power Cycle—Power off and then power on the server
• Hard Reset—A forced reboot that does not reach standby
Operations 18
Wistron BMC
BMC is a remote server management processor embedded on the system boards of
RB238G13-U08 servers. BMC enables the monitoring and controlling of servers from remote
locations. Wistron BMC management is a powerful tool that provides multiple ways to
configure, update, monitor, and repair servers remotely. BMC (Standard) comes preconfigured
on Chenbro servers without an additional cost or license.
Using BMC
To log-in, you need to enter your username and password. You can find this information
printed in the serial label pull-tab (Link).
Firmware Information
Operations 19
To check the current firmware version that is installed in your server, from the BMC menu bar,
click Maintenance > Firmware Information.
The current firmware information will be displayed.
Firmware Update
Operations 20
To update the current firmware installed in your server, from the BMC menu bar, click
Maintenance > Firmware Update.
This wizard takes you through the process of updating the firmware. A reset of the server will
automatically follow if the upgrade is completed or cancelled. An option to Preserve All
Configuration is available. Enable it, if you wish to preserve configured settings through the
upgrade.
WARNING: After entering update mode widgets, other web pages and services will not work.
All open widgets will be closed automatically. If upgrade process is cancelled in the middle of
the wizard, the device will be reset.
AVERTISSEMENT: Une fois dans les widgets en mode de mise à jour, les autres pages Web
et services ne fonctionneront pas. Tous les widgets ouverts seront fermés automatiquement.
Si le processus de mise à niveau est annulé au milieu des procédures de l'assistant, le
périphérique sera réinitialisé.
NOTE: The firmware upgrade process is a crucial operation. Make sure that the chances of
a power or connectivity loss are minimal when performing this operation.
Once you enter into Update Mode and choose to cancel the firmware flash operation, the
BMC must be reset. This means that you must close the Internet browser and log back onto
the BMC before you can perform any other types of operations.
Once Firmware upgrade using web is started, the regular IPMI command will not be allowed
for safety concern if Enable IPMI Command handling during flashing support is disabled in
project configuration.
Operations 21
1. Click Preserve all Configuration to preserve all configuration. You can also customize
which configuration is retained by clicking the Edit Preserve Configuration option.
Operations 22
2. Click Browse to select firmware image, then click Upload. The following actions will be
automatically executed:
• Closing all active client requests
• Preparing Device for Firmware Upgrade
• Uploading Firmware Image
NOTE: A popup window for uploading file will be displayed for http/https but in the case
of TFTP files, the file is automatically uploaded displaying the status of upload.
3. Click Start firmware update to start the firmware update. A pop-up window will ask for
your confirmation to proceed with the update.
4. Click OK to start the firmware update.
The firmware update page will now be disabled and you will not be able to perform any other
tasks until firmware upgrade is completed and the device is rebooted.
Operations 23
HPM Firmware Update
WARNING: After entering update mode widgets, other web pages and services will not work.
To update the current HPM firmware installed in your server, from the BMC menu bar, click
Maintenance > HPM Firmware Update.
This wizard takes you through the process of updating the HPM firmware. A reset of the server
will automatically follow if the upgrade is completed or cancelled. An option to Preserve BIOS
Configuration is available. Enable it, if you wish to preserve BIOS settings during BIOS update.
All open widgets will be closed automatically. If upgrade process is cancelled in the middle of
the wizard, the device will be reset.
AVERTISSEMENT: Une fois dans les widgets en mode de mise à jour, les autres pages Web
et services ne fonctionneront pas. Tous les widgets ouverts seront fermés automatiquement.
Si le processus de mise à niveau est annulé au milieu des procédures de l'assistant, le
périphérique sera réinitialisé.
NOTE: The firmware upgrade process is a crucial operation. Make sure that the chances of
a power or connectivity loss are minimal when performing this operation.
Once you enter into Update Mode and choose to cancel the HPM firmware flash operation,
the BMC must be reset. This means that you must close the Internet browser and log back
onto the BMC before you can perform any other types of operations.
Once HPM Firmware upgrade using web is started, the regular IPMI command will not be
allowed for safety concern if Enable IPMI Command handling during flashing support is
disabled in project configuration.
Operations 24
Click Preserve BIOS Configuration to preserve BIOS settings.
1.
2. Click Browse to select HPM firmware image, then click Upload. The following actions will
be automatically executed:
• Closing all active client requests
• Preparing Device for Firmware Upgrade
• Uploading Firmware Image
NOTE: A popup window for uploading file will be displayed for http/https but in the case
of TFTP files, the file is automatically uploaded displaying the status of upload.
3. Click Start firmware update to start the HPM firmware update. A pop-up window will ask
for your confirmation to proceed with the update.
4. Click OK to start the HPM firmware update.
The firmware update page will now be disabled and you will not be able to perform any other
tasks until firmware upgrade is completed and the device is rebooted.
Operations 25
Remove the top covers
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes,
laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, take the appropriate anti-static
precautions before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper
grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
MISE EN GARDE: Pour éviter d’endommager les composants électriques, prenez les
précautions antistatiques appropriées avant de commencer toute procédure d’installation, de
retrait ou de remplacement. Une mise à la terre incorrecte peut provoquer une décharge
électrostatique.
CAUTION: Do not operate the server with the top cover open or removed. Operating the
server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal
damage.
MISE EN GARDE: N'utilisez pas le serveur si le panneau d'accès est ouvert ou retiré. Utiliser
le serveur de cette manière entraîne un flux d’air inapproprié et un refroidissement inadéquat
pouvant entraîner des dommages thermiques.
To remove the component:
A. Power down the server (Link).
B. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
C. Remove the rear top cover:
1. Remove the two (2) screws securing the rear top cover to the chassis.
2. Press to unlock the latch securing the rear top cover to the chassis.
3. Pull the latch to disengage the rear top cover from the chassis.
Operations 26
Slide the rear top cover back about 1.5 cm (0.5 in) then lift and remove the rear access
4.
panel.
Turn the rear top cover over to locate the top cover label. This label provides information on
installing various options, flexible memory configurations, and LED status indicators.
D. Remove the front top cover:
1. Press to unlock the metal tabs securing the front top cover to the chassis.
2. Slide the front top cover back about 1.5 cm (0.5 in) then lift and remove the front top
cover.
Operations 27
Install the top covers
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire les risques de blessures causés par des surfaces chaudes,
laissez les disques et les composants internes du système refroidir avant de les toucher.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, take the appropriate anti-static
precautions before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper
grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
MISE EN GARDE: Pour éviter d’endommager les composants électriques, prenez les
précautions antistatiques appropriées avant de commencer toute procédure d’installation, de
retrait ou de remplacement. Une mise à la terre incorrecte peut provoquer une décharge
électrostatique.
CAUTION: Do not operate the server with the top cover open or removed. Operating the
server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal
damage.
MISE EN GARDE: N'utilisez pas le serveur si le panneau d'accès est ouvert ou retiré. Utiliser
le serveur de cette manière entraîne un flux d’air inapproprié et un refroidissement inadéquat
pouvant entraîner des dommages thermiques.
To install the component:
A. Install the front top cover:
1. Place the front top cover on top of the server and slide it toward the front of the
server until it latches into place.
Operations 28
B. Install the rear top cover:
1. Place the rear top cover on top of the server and slide it toward the front of the server.
The rear top cover locks into position.
2. Push down the latch until it locks into place.
3. Use two (2) screws to secure the rear top cover to the chassis.
Operations 29
Setup
Overview
Installing a server requires the following steps:
A. Power up the server.
B. Configure the server.
Powering up the serve r
The rack initiates an automatic power-up sequence when the server is installed. If the default
setting is changed, use one of the following methods to power up the server:
• Use Power Control function through BMC web interface.
• Press and release the Power On/Standby button.
When the server goes from the standby mode to the full power mode, the system power LED
changes from off to solid green.
Powering on and selecting boot options in BIOS setup
A. Press the Power On/Standby button.
B. During the initial boot, press the Esc key in the Wistron POST screen to enter the BIOS
menu screen. By default, the menus are in the English language.
C. Go to the Boot menu screen and select the desired Boot Option Priority.
D. Press F4 to Save & Exit and continue the booting process using the device you have
chosen.
Setup 30
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