TAG SV-2003-X2 User Manual

SV-2003-X2 Server Operations Manual

TAG

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Dulles, VA

20166

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1 Copyright © 2008 Technology Advancement Group®, Inc.

(TAG®)

All rights reserved. This publication and its contents are proprietary to TAG. No part of
this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written
permission of TAG, 22355 TAG Way, Dulles, Virginia 20166-9310.

TAG has made every effort to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material
in this document. TAG shall not be liable for errors contained herein. The information in
this document is subject to change without notice. TAG makes no warranty of any kind
with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

1.1 Trademarks

All trademarks, marks, names, or product names referenced in this publication are the
property of respective owners, and TAG neither endorses nor otherwise sponsors any
such products or services referred to herein.

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2 About This Manual

2.1 Scope and Audience

This manual provides information on the SV­2003-X2 Server. The SV-2003-X2 Server
allows for up to 8 cores in a 2U chassis as well
as up to 64GB of RAM. Each server features
(2) Dual Core LV Xeon processors to maximize
processing performance, while reducing power
dissipation. Each server is capable of handling
(2) Quad-Core Xeon processors.

The dual server suite meets military standards
such as shock, vibration, and humidity. TAG
built the SV-2003-X2 to relieve potential
problems with a single failing power supply and
to create a product that end users can rely on.
The SV-2003-X2 is ideal for transit case and
deployable situations where such high density
computing minimizes size, weight, and power.

2.1.1 Organization

This manual is divided into the following
chapters and appendix:

• Chapter 1 Cautions and Warnings when
handling the SV-2003-X2 Server.

• Chapter 2 provides detailed information on the
external and internal server components.

• Chapter 3 provides procedures for replacing
Hot-Swappable and LRU components, as well
as for replacing or adding system memory.

• Chapter 4 provides a high-level overview that
defines RAID, the advantages and
disadvantages of various RAID levels, and
guidelines to observe when implementing
RAID.

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2.2 About TAG

2.2.1 Summary of Qualifications

Providing engineering services and solutions
for our national defense and homeland security
is a responsibility that we don't take lightly.
TAG is a recognized industry leader in
developing defense technologies and
advanced electronics that support some of the
most complex solutions for battlespace
information networks and management
systems in the world.

Our customers depend on our expertise to
translate functional requirements and
performance objectives into specific design
criteria for individual elements and sub­systems that comprise larger mission critical
systems. For more than twenty years, we have
dedicated our experience in engineering to the
design of innovative rugged solutions for
military and government, and to providing a
wide range of enterprise services and
Information Assurance in support of the
Defense Information Systems Agency's (DISA)
Net-Centric initiatives.

2.2.2 Core Competencies

TAG designs, manufactures, and supports
advanced communications electronics as well
as integrates, operates, and supports the users
of defense communication and information
networks for several technology programs in
the United States and abroad. TAG has two
operating segments consisting of the Tactical
Systems and Information and Engineering
Services business units;

Tactical Systems provides mechanical,
electrical, and thermal engineering for the
design and development of MIL-STD certified
electronic data enabled systems that are built
for in-theater survivability and communication
capability over joint enterprise platforms such

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as DSN, GIG, STEP, GBS, and JTRS. This
includes the custom ruggedization of
commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and non­developmental items (NDI). TAG's mechanical
engineering division designs and fabricates
custom hardened enclosures, using high
performance metal materials, to house and
protect a variety of sensitive devices and
controls. TAG's electrical engineering division
designs programmable power solutions and
advanced sensor technologies including digital
receivers, advanced digital signal processors
and thermal detection systems. TAG's thermal
engineering applies survivability techniques to
ensure systems and instruments are designed
to withstand harsh environmental conditions
encountered by land-based, airborne, and
shipboard system in operations

Information and Engineering Services provides
a wide range of customer support operations,
enterprise network and communications
engineering services combining the experience
and expertise required to achieve network and
communication interoperability for component
hardware and software elements. This includes
design, simulation, analysis, and testing of the
components or systems for the support of
command and control operations. Our team of
national security cleared network engineering
professionals provides planning support for
information systems, architectures, and
networks while developing strategies that lay
the groundwork for sound technical
foundations for programmatic plans. Our
expertise in analyzing, designing,
implementing, and managing network,
telecommunication and security solutions
addresses the full lifecycle approach to
providing mission oriented enterprise class
services

.

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Document Revision History

Date Version

Number

Updated By Description of

Changes

02/14/2008 1.0 Alan Huckerby Author
03/20/2008 1.1 Alan Huckerby Author

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Table of Contents

Contents

1 Copyright © 2008 Technology Advancement Group®, Inc. (TAG®) ............................ 2

1.1 Trademarks ............................................................................................................ 2

2 About This Manual ....................................................................................................... 3

2.1 Scope and Audience .............................................................................................. 3 

2.1.1Organization ...................................................................................................... 3

2.2 About TAG .............................................................................................................. 4

2.2.1Summary of Qualifications ................................................................................ 4 

2.2.2Core Competencies .......................................................................................... 4 

3 Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................... 12

3.1 Types of warnings used in this manual ................................................................... 12

3.1.1Safety Symbols and Labels ............................................................................... 12

3.1.2Conventions ...................................................................................................... 12

4 Server Overview .......................................................................................................... 15

4.1 Product Information ................................................................................................ 15

4.2 SV-2003-X2 Server ................................................................................................ 15 

4.2.1Specifications .................................................................................................... 15

4.2.2Additional Specifications ................................................................................... 16

4.2.3Server Highlights ............................................................................................... 17

4.2.4SV-2003-X2 Server ........................................................................................... 17

4.3 Server Components ................................................................................................ 17

4.3.1Motherboard and Type ..................................................................................... 18

4.3.2SV-2003-X2 Server Motherboard ...................................................................... 18

4.3.3Connector and Component Locations ............................................................... 19

4.4 System Memory ...................................................................................................... 20

4.4.1Identifying System Memory ............................................................................... 20

4.5 TAG Approved BIOS .............................................................................................. 21

4.5.1Common BIOS Settings .................................................................................... 21

4.6 Identifying your I/O Connectors .............................................................................. 24

4.7 Standard Server Components ................................................................................ 25

4.7.1CD/DVD Drive ................................................................................................... 25

4.7.2Dual-redundant, auto-sensing power supply ..................................................... 26

4.8 PCI I/O Expansion Cards ....................................................................................... 27

4.8.1Adaptec PCI-Express RAID Controller .............................................................. 27

4.8.2PCI Audio Card ................................................................................................. 28

4.8.3Intel Remote Management Module ................................................................... 28

5 Procedures .................................................................................................................. 31

5.1 Installing Red Hat 4.5 for S5000PAL and Adaptec 3805 system ............................ 31

5.2 Server Startup ........................................................................................................ 50 

5.3 Server Shutdown .................................................................................................... 50

5.3.1BIOS Configuration for SV-2003-X3 .................................................................. 51

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5.4 Upgrading Memory and Replacing Hot-Swap and LRU Components .................... 58

5.4.1Preventing Static Electricity ............................................................................... 58

5.5 Replacing a Hot-Swap Power Supply Module ........................................................ 59

5.6 Replacing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive .......................................................................... 60

5.6.1147GB SAS Hard Drive ..................................................................................... 61

5.7 Removing the Server Cover ................................................................................... 61

5.8 Adding or Replacing System Memory .................................................................... 62 

5.8.1Install system memory. ..................................................................................... 63

6 RAID ............................................................................................................................ 65

6.1 RAID Defined .......................................................................................................... 65

6.1.1Reasons for RAID ............................................................................................. 66

6.1.2RAID Level 0 ..................................................................................................... 66

6.1.3RAID Level 1 ..................................................................................................... 66

6.2 Configuring RAID 1 ON ADAPTEC 3805 ............................................................... 68

6.2.1 72

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List of Figures

Figure 4-1 SV-2003-X2 Server Components and Connectors (Front View) ................. 17

Figure 4-2 Server Mother Board .................................................................................... 18

Figure 4-3 Server Mother Board .................................................................................... 19

Figure 4-4 I/O Connectors ............................................................................................. 25

Figure 4-5 Slot-loading low-profile DVD±R (DL)/-RAM/CD-RW Drive ........................... 25

Figure 4-6 Hot-Swap Power Supply .............................................................................. 27

Figure 5-1 Confirm Boot order ....................................................................................... 31

Figure 5-2 Introductory Screen ...................................................................................... 32

Figure 5-3 Loading Drivers ............................................................................................ 32

Figure 5-4 Welcome Screen .......................................................................................... 33

Figure 5-5 Language Screen ......................................................................................... 33

Figure 5-6 Keyboard Selection ...................................................................................... 34

Figure 5-7 Search for previously installed installations .................................................. 34

Figure 5-8 Disk Partitioning Setup ................................................................................. 35

Figure 5-9 Disk Partition Warning ................................................................................. 35

Figure 5-10 Automatic partitioning ................................................................................ 36

Figure 5-11 Automatic Partitioning (Warning) ............................................................... 36

Figure 5-12 Disk Setup .................................................................................................. 37

Figure 5-13 Boot Loader Configuration ......................................................................... 37

Figure 5-14 Firewall Configuration ................................................................................ 38 

Figure 5-15 Additional Language Support ..................................................................... 38

Figure 5-16 Time Zone Selection .................................................................................. 39

Figure 5-17 Set Root Password .................................................................................... 39 

Figure 5-18 Set Root Password (Confirmation) ............................................................. 40

Figure 5-19 Package Installation Defaults ..................................................................... 40

Figure 5-20 About to Install ........................................................................................... 41

Figure 5-21 Installation .................................................................................................. 41

Figure 5-22 Still Installing Buttons are disabled. ........................................................... 42

Figure 5-23 Installation Complete ................................................................................. 42

Figure 5-24 System Check ............................................................................................ 43

Figure 5-25 Welcome .................................................................................................... 43

Figure 5-26 License Agreement .................................................................................... 44

Figure 5-27 Set Date and Time ..................................................................................... 44

Figure 5-28 Set Display Color and Resolution. ............................................................. 45

Figure 5-29 Set Color Depth ......................................................................................... 45

Figure 5-30 Display ....................................................................................................... 46

Figure 5-31 System User (Non Administrative) ............................................................. 46

Figure 5-32 Personal user Account ............................................................................... 47

Figure 5-33 Additional CDs ........................................................................................... 47

Figure 5-34 Finish Setup ............................................................................................... 48

Figure 5-35 Log In Screen ............................................................................................. 48

Figure 5-36 Log in Screen ............................................................................................. 49

Figure 5-37 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................ 51

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Figure 5-38 Processor Configuration ............................................................................. 51

Figure 5-39 Processor Configuration ............................................................................. 52

Figure 5-40 Memory Configuration ................................................................................ 52

Figure 5-41 ATA Controller Configuration ..................................................................... 53

Figure 5-42 Serial Port Configuration ............................................................................ 53

Figure 5-43 Floppy/USB Configuration .......................................................................... 54

Figure 5-44 PCI Configuration ....................................................................................... 54

Figure 5-45 System Acoustic Configuration .................................................................. 55

Figure 5-46 Security ...................................................................................................... 55

Figure 5-47 Server Management .................................................................................. 56

Figure 5-48 Boot Order. ................................................................................................ 56

Figure 5-49 Save Changes ........................................................................................... 57

Figure 5-50 Grounding Wrist Strap ............................................................................... 58

Figure 5-51 Hot-Swap of 2U Server Power Supply Module .......................................... 60

Figure 5-52 147GB SAS HDD (Removed from HD Carrier) .......................................... 61

Figure 5-53 DIMM Module Bank ................................................................................... 63

Figure 6-1 RAID Level 1 (Mirroring) .............................................................................. 67 

Figure 6-2 Raid Setup Utility ......................................................................................... 68

Figure 6-3 Array Configuration Utility ............................................................................ 68 

Figure 6-4 Create Array ................................................................................................. 69

Figure 6-5 Select Both Drives ....................................................................................... 69

Figure 6-6 Highlight RAID ............................................................................................. 70

Figure 6-7 Array Properties ........................................................................................... 70

Figure 6-8 Array Properties ........................................................................................... 71

List of Tables

Table 4-1 Mother Server Board Components ................................................................ 20

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Chapter 1

Cautions and Warnings.

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3 Safety Instructions

3.1 Types of warnings used in this manual

Read this manual thoroughly, paying special attention to
the cautions and warnings.

3.1.1 Safety Symbols and Labels
DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

These warnings and cautions indicate
situations or practice that might result in
property damage.

3.1.2 Conventions

3.1.2.1 Important Messages

Important messages appear where
mishandling of components is possible or when
work orders can be misunderstood. These
messages also provide vital information
associated with other aspects of system
operation. The word “important” is written as
“IMPORTANT,” both capitalized and bold and
is followed by text in italics. The italicized text
is the important message.

3.1.2.2 Warnings

Warnings appear where overlooked details
may cause damage to the equipment or result
in personal injury. Warnings should be taken
seriously. Warnings are easy to recognize. The
word “warning” is written as “WARNING,” both
capitalized and bold and is followed by text in
italics. The italicized text is the warning
message.

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3.1.2.3 Cautions

Cautionary messages should also be heeded
to help you reduce the chance of losing data or
damaging the system. Cautions are easy to
recognize. The word “caution” is written as
“CAUTION,” both capitalized and bold and is
followed by text in italics. The italicized text is
the cautionary message.

3.1.2.4 Notes

Notes inform the reader of essential but non­critical information. These messages should be
read carefully as any directions or instructions
contained therein can help you avoid making
mistakes. Notes are easy to recognize. The
word “note” is written as “NOTE,”

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4 Server Overview

4.1 Product Information

This chapter provides an introductory overview
of the TAG family of rugged servers. TAG
servers are highly customizable; the specific
components vary depending on the mission
requirements. Your system may contain
components not described in this chapter. For
detailed information on these components,
refer to the manufactures website or contact
TAG Technical Support at

[e-mail].

TAG's rugged servers combine Intel®
technology with state-of-the-art mechanical,
thermal and electrical engineering to create
customized systems that perform above and
beyond end user or program specifications.
Our rugged servers are designed to meet and
exceed many MIL-STD requirements to ensure
survivability in the field.

4.2 SV-2003-X2 Server

4.2.1 Specifications

Chassis & power supply:

• 2U Heavy-duty, .090inch
Aluminum/Magnesium alloy, strain hardened
and stabilized rack-mount chassis

• Chassis is designed to EIA-310-D Standards

• 3.5”H x 19”W x 24”D

• Redundant, Hot-Swap, auto-sensing power

supplies

• Cooling system developed specifically for
harsh environments

• Front accessible on/off switches

Intelligent Fan Controller

• Acoustically optimized, environmentally aware

Processor & Cache:

• (2) Dual Core Intel Xeon 5138 CPU’s

Motherboard and On-board Features:

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• Intel 5000P chipset, 1333MHz FSB

• On-board ATI graphics controller with 16MB

RAM

• On-board SATA controllers

• (2) 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports

• One serial port (RJ-45 connection

• (2) USB 2.0 ports front, (2) USB 2.0 ports rear

• PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse port

• Expandable to 32GB FBDIMM

System Components:

• 8GB FB DIMM

• (2) 400GB Hot-Swap, removable SAS hard

drives with rugged metal carriers and receivers

• (2) Additional hard drive expansion bays

• PCI Audio card

• Intel remote server management module

• Low-profile DVD±RW(DL),-RAM,CD-RW drive

• PCI Express SAS RAID controller (Support for

RAID 0,1, and 5)

4.2.2 Additional Specifications

• Total Weight: 42lbs

• Input Voltage Range: 115 Vrms nominal, 98 to

138 Vrms (-15%, +20%)

• Input Frequency Range: 60 Hz nominal, 56.4
to 63.6 Hz (- 6%, + 6%)

• Maximum Operating Power: 494.4 Watts

• Maximum Operating Current: 4.12 Amps

• Typical Operating Power: 410.4 Watts

• Typical Operating Current: 3.42 Amps

• Idle Power: 367 Watts

• Idle Current: 3.059 Amps

• AC Input Power Connector: IEC 320

• PFC: .97 Typical

• Operating Temp Range: 0-50°C

• Non-Operating Temp range: -40-70°C

• Operating Humidity: up to 90% non-

condensing

• Shock: Designed to meet MIL-STD-901D
Grade B

• Vibration: Designed to meet MIL-STD-167-1

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4.2.3 Server Highlights

• The SV-2003-X2 is unlike any other server that
is currently on the market. The SV-2003-X2 is
ideal for use in deployable situations where the
product’s compact size, high density
computing, minimized size, weight, and power
make for a highly portable, rugged and reliable
system

• Designed to meet MIL-STD-901D, MIL-STD­810F, MIL-STD-167, MIL-STD-461E, and MIL­STD-740

• Contains an intelligent fan controller
(acoustically optimized, environmentally aware)

• The chassis is made of environmentally
protected 5052 aluminum-alloy strain hardened
and stabilized chassis

• Proven to function in extreme operating
temperature ranges

4.2.4 SV-2003-X2 Server

Figure 4-1 SV-2003-X2 Server Components and Connectors (Front View)

4.3 Server Components

This section provides an overview of the most
common components installed in TAG rugged
servers. Information is also provided on how to
identify specific components within your server.
For detailed information on the specific
components installed in your server, refer the
manufactures website.

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4.3.1 Motherboard and Type

The version of an Intel server motherboard can
be determined by decoding the last three digits
of the board part number.

For example: For the product C44686-703, the
number following the "-" is as follows:

7 = Fabrication (FAB) Number
03 = Revision 3.

The board part number can be found on the
motherboard. The board part number can also
be determined by using Intel Server
Management software.

4.3.2 SV-2003-X2 Server Motherboard

Figure 4-2 shows the primary components of the motherboard.

Figure 4-2 Server Mother Board

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4.3.3 Connector and Component Locations

Figure 4.3 shows the board layout of the server
board. Each connector and major component
is identified by a number or letter, and a
description is given below in Table 4.3.

Figure 4-3 Server Mother Board

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Table 4-1 Mother Server Board Components

4.4 System Memory

The type and amount of system memory, or
RAM (random access memory), on your server
depends on the motherboard installed and how
it was configured.

4.4.1 Identifying System Memory

Refer to your Motherboard and Type on Page

19.” Once you have identified the
motherboard, TAG technical support can assist
you in determining the type and amount of
system memory in your system. See
“Contacting information on TAG on back page
of this manual for information on how to
contact Technical Support.

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For information on replacing or upgrading your
system memory, refer to “Adding and
Replacing System Memory on page 58.”

4.5 TAG Approved BIOS

The BIOS (basic input/output system) is the
program stored on the CMOS that the server's
microprocessor uses to get the system started
after you turn it on. The BIOS also manages
data flow between the computer's operating
system and attached devices such as the hard
disk, video adapter, keyboard, and mouse.

CAUTION: The BIOS installed on your

server was loaded and tested with all the
devices initially installed in your system. If
you desire to have the BIOS updated,
consult TAG technical support in advance
as updates to your approved BIOS may
cause your system to become unstable or
inoperable.

4.5.1 Common BIOS Settings

Printer Parallel Port-Uni., Bi-directional, Disable, Enable, ECP, EPP

4.5.1.1 Printer Parallel Port Uni., Bi-Directional, Disable,
Enable, ECP, EPP.

Settings in the CMOS enable you to configure
a parallel port to use Enhanced Parallel Port
(EPP) or Enhanced Parallel Port (ECP). ECP.
EPP and ECP are bi-directional standards,
operate in 8-bit, and allow data transfer speed
of approximately 2 MB/s. Some of the main
differences are that ECP supports Direct
Memory Access (DMA) and data compression,
which enables higher transfer rates.

It is also possible to completely disable the
parallel port in the BIOS. Most BIOS' allow you
to set the DMA channel, when the port mode is
set to ECP.

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4.5.1.2 Com / Serial Port

Most personal computers have two serial ports.
In the BIOS you can assign
COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4 to serial port 1 or

2.
Most BIOS' also allow you to set the I/O and

IRQ but this is mostly done automatically.

4.5.1.3 Hard Drives

Most modern BIOS' allow automatic detection
of disk parameters. The settings can be
individually configured for the primary master
and slave device and the secondary master
and slave device. The following are some of
the primary settings that apply to hard drives
as well as CD/DVD-ROM drives, tape backup
drive, etc.

Common disk types are:

• User-defined Cylinders, Heads, Sectors (CHS)
values

• Auto-automatically detects hard disks
parameters at every startup

• 1-46-predefined combinations of CHS values

• CDROM-used for AT Attachment Packet

Interface (ATAPI) CD-ROM drives

• ARMD-used for ATAPI ZIP and LS 120 drives

• DVDROM

Size - Determines the capacity of the drive CHS

values

• Number of Cylinders

• Number of Heads

• Number of Sectors

• LBA (Large Block Addressing)-technology to

overcome the 528 MB limit

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