The contents in this publication have been thoroughly checked and considered accurate. The
publisher and manufacturer of this product, Lanner Electronics, is not responsible for any
violation of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use. Neither does Lanner
Electronics assume any responsibility for any inaccuracies contained in this manual, nor make
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Lanner reserves the right to make improvements to this document and/or this product at any
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Radio Frequency Emissions Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the digital device limits pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when operate in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference, in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his expense.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
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. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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Safety Instructions
The following information relates to the safety of installation and maintenance personnel. Read
all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment, especially before
connecting the power adapter.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment:
Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and
injury to persons.
Do not apply power into FW-7890 before installation or when disconnecting this
product from its original system setup.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this
product near water.
Locate a safe and dry location to place this product. Keep it away from wet
surfaces/surroundings.
Never push an object of any kind into this product through openings or empty slots, as
you may damage parts.
Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces. Do not allow anything to
rest on the power cabling or allow it to be abused by persons walking on it.
Distance your working area from moist floors, ungrounded power extension cables, and
unavailable safety grounds.
Avoid installation of this product during a lighting storm.
Damages caused by electrostatic discharge may result in total or intermittent system
failures. To minimize the possibility of ESD damage, an anti-static strap is highly
recommended.
When cleaning or servicing this unit, avoid using highly toxic or aerosol cleaners. Use a
clean damp cloth when wiping its surfaces.
Do not place this device in a tight and sealed location. Place the unit where it can access
sufficient airflow to its vent holes (openings along its sides). Never block or cover these
openings.
Do not disassemble this product on your own.
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Getting Technical Assistance
Should you encounter questions or problems with your FW-7890, Lanner Electronics is ready
to assist you within the guidelines of our product support programs. First, check the electronic
product documentation for assistance. If you still cannot find the solution to your problem,
contact Lanner sales team with the following information handy:
FW-7890 model name
Part number
Local network configuration details
The abnormal behavior and/or error messages reported by your network system
Your questions, or a description of the problem you are experiencing
Call, fax, or e-mail Lanner Electronics for technical support.
Phone: 886-2-8692-6060
Fax: 886-2-8692-6101
E-mail: sales@lannerinc.com
About this Manual
This target audience of this manual includes users, administrators and technicians. This
publication is a useful reference when installing, configuring, operating and managing the
FW-7890. This breakdown and short descriptions of this manual’s contents are as follows:
Chapter 1 – Introduction provides an overview of the FW-7890 19” 2U
Rackmount network security appliance, including its related features,
application usage and technical specifications list. The chapter also
guides users through the pre and post installation process by listing safety
tips plus an overall detailed description of the control board and system
and their vital components.
Chapter 2 – Introduce Hardware Installation
Chapter 3 – Award BIOS Setup
Appendix A –summarizes the specification of the power supply
Appendix B –Watchdog Timer Introduction
Appendix C –Console Redirection
Appendix D– LCD Module and Key Pad
Appendix E –LAN Bypass Function
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Table of Contents
Copyright and Disclaimers....................................................................................................ii
A p p e n d i x D ..................................................................................................................44
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LCD Module and Key Pad For FW-7890...........................................................................44
A p p e n d i x E...................................................................................................................44
LAN Bypass Function.........................................................................................................44
Warranty Policy 47
RMA Service 47
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1.1 Introduction
C h a p t e r 1
Getting Started
The FW-7890 is a 2U rackmount network security solution targeting the Enterprise market.
The FW-7890 supports dual socket 604 for Intel Xeon processor with 800MHz FSB. It is
designed with an Intel E7520 as its northbridge and Intel 6300ESB as its southbridge.; All
Gigabit ports to be connected from the northbridge with six PCI-E x4, ensuring maximum
throughput and performance. For extra flexibility and scalability, the FW-7890 has a Mini PCI
slot and two PCI-X slot, users can expand their specifications and performance by simply
adding add-on cards to the slot. FW-7890 has four built-in DDRII SDRAM DIMM sockets
onboard, enough for even the most intensive network security applications. The FW-7890 is a
powerful and flexible unit that can meet the vast and various hardware requirement and
performance needs of System Integrators, OEM customers and software developers.
1.1.1 Features
Listed below are the key features of FW-7890.
Supports 2 * SATA removable3.5” HDD
Supports Dual Socket 604 for Intel Xeon processor.Up to 3.6GHz at FSB 800MHz
Supports four DDR II DIMM socket (240-pin) up to 8GB DDR SDRAM.
Supports 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports, with six Marvell 88E8062 chipset. It supports 12
Multi-Homing, Residential Gateway, Router and many more…
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1.2 Technical Specifications
Model Name FW-7890A FW-7890B
SBC
SBC
CPU
Chipset
Security Processor
BIOS
Memory
Network interface
Storage
I/O Interface
Expansion Slot
MB-X77A MB-X77B
Dual Intel ® Xeon Processor, up to 3.6G with 1M L2,
800 FSB, and Hyper-Threading Technology with 64-
Extended Memory
Intel E7520 / Intel 6300ESB / Winbond W83627HF
Cavium CN1010 N/A
Award BIOS
Four 240-pin DDR-II DIMM socket, up to 8GB at
400 MHz (ECC, Registered Required)
Marvell 88E8062 PCI-E X 4 dual Gigabit controller
via six PCI-E X 4 interface up to 12 * gigabit RJ-45
Connector
Two CompactFlash TypeII Socket and Two
removable 3.5” Hard Driver Bay via Serial ATA
Interface
One RJ-45 Console port and One USB 2.0 Port
Two PCI-X Slots (Low Profile Only, 90mm width
maximum)
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RTC
Power
Form Factor
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity
Chassis Material
Dimension
Net Weight
Certification
Software support
Internal RTC with LI battery
2U Redundant Power Supply with input Voltage :
100VAC-240VAC and Frequency :47Hz-63Hz
Mechanical/ Environmental
19” 2U Rackmount
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0
C – 40 oC
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-20
C – 70 oC
5% - 95% RH, non-condersing
SPGC
550x431x88 mm
22.2 KGS
CE, FCC CLASS A
Linux 6.5 and above, Windows 2000/2003/ XP
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1.3 Packing Contents
Carefully unpack your package and make sure that you have the following items.
FW-7890 Network security Platform x 1 pcs
Console cable(RJ-45) x 1 pcs
1.8 meters long cross-over Ethernet cable x 1 pcs
1.8 meters long straight-through Ethernet cable x 1 pcs
Face panel name plate label x 1 pcs
Power cable x 2 pcs
Drivers and User’s Manual CD x 1 pcs
Screw Set
CPU Cooler x 2 pcs
Slid & Bracket Set
If you find anything missing or damaged, promptly contact your dealer for assistance.
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1.4 MB-X77 System Board
MB-X77 is the system board bundled with the FW-7890 Network security platform. The
succeeding sections list all MB-X77 related jumper settings and connector pin assignments.
1.4.1 Board Layout
F AN1,2
CF1
F AN3
PME1
PCIXA1
PSBP1
PSC1
LUSBCOM1
PCIEA1
PLRS1
SATA2
SATA1
Figure 3 – MB-X77 Jumpers and Connectors
PS4S1
PCIEA2PCIEA3
IDEB1
PCIB1
USBF1
LPTA1
COMB1
PKMB1
PS4S2`
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1.4.2 Jumper Settings and I/O Connector
The onboard jumper settings and I/O connector of MB-X77 are custom-tailored to fit the
FW-7890 functionality. Changing the jumper settings may result in system malfunction or
unforeseen damages.
Jumper Settings and I/O Connector Summary for MB-X77
JUMPER FUNCTION
PLRS1 Power LED,HD LED,Reset,Speaker Connector(11 Pin 2.54mm)
1 Data Carrier Detect (DCDB #
2 Data Set Ready (DSRB #
3 Receive Data
4 Request To Send (RTSB #
5 Transmit Data
6 Clear To Send
7 Data Terminal Ready (DTRB #
8 Ring Indicator (RIB #
9 Ground