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HQ-Box User Manual

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Introduction
The HQ-Box is a versatile embedded server available in Compact and Extended versions. The Compact version supports a single PCIe add-on card or two U.2 2.5” drives, while the Extended version offers three extension slots. The manual covers safety, product description, assembly instructions, and mechanical drawings.

Safety Instructions
Emphasizes adherence to safety guidelines to prevent injuries and property damage. Key points include operating within specified conditions, ensuring proper grounding, using anti-static equipment, and following installation instructions. Only qualified personnel should service the product.

Electromagnetic Compatibility
The HQ-Box complies with EMC directives for industrial use in the EU, USA, Australia, and New Zealand, designed for use with cables up to 3 meters.

Safety Compliance
The device meets EU and AS/NZS safety standards, ensuring safe use under specified conditions.

Package Contents
Includes the HQ-Box, a packing list, and optional accessories based on the ordered configuration.

Product Description
The HQ-Box series is designed for flexibility and long-term reliability, utilizing a modular architecture and high-quality components like ceramic capacitors. It supports Xeon-D SOC and offers various expansion options.

Assembly Instructions
Guidance on mounting hard disks, SSDs, and add-on cards, ensuring proper installation and maintenance.

CMOS Reset and Motherboard Connector Drawing
Details procedures for resetting CMOS and provides diagrams for motherboard connectors.

External Dimensions
Includes mechanical drawings for installation and integration purposes.

Motherboard Connectors and Sockets
Details various connectors and sockets on the HQ-Box motherboard, including DIMM sockets for DDR4 ECC memory, PCIe 3.0 expansion slots, SATA III ports, M.2 sockets, and Mini PCIe sockets. Instructions emphasize the need to temporarily remove certain parts to access others.

LED Display
The HQ-Box front panel features four LEDs indicating power status, SATA activity, BMC UID, and BMC initialization, with specific color-coded functions for easy identification.

DRAM Memory
The HQ-Box supports up to 128GB of DDR4 memory across four DIMM-288 sockets, with specific insertion order and pairing requirements for DRAM modules.

Onboard Storage and I/O Expansion
Instructions for assembling M.2 and Mini PCIe cards, including the use of spacers and screws, with specific standoff and screw parts available as kits.

Assembly Instructions
Detailed procedures for mounting 2.5” HDD/SSD drives and inserting add-on cards, including steps for opening and closing the top cover and securing add-on cards.

CMOS Reset
Procedure involves powering off the HQ-Box, pressing the RST button, and reconfiguring BIOS settings, with a step-by-step guide to restoring default BIOS parameters.

Motherboard Connector Drawing
Provides a visual guide to the layout and location of various components.

External Dimensions
Includes a drawing of the HQ-Box's external dimensions, offering a visual reference for its size and form factor.

Copyright Notice
The document is copyrighted by Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd, with restrictions on duplication and modification without consent.

Catalog excerpts

Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. HQ-Box User Manual HQ-Box user’s manual

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Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. HQ-Box user’s manual

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Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. 1. Introduction The HQ-Box is a family of highly flexible embedded servers. The HQ-Box comes in two types of enclosures “Compact” and “Extended”. This manual refers to both types. The Compact version has a single extension slot which can accommodate either a PCIe add-on card, or two U.2 2.5” drives (either PCIe or SATA). The Extended version has three extension slots allowing up to 3c PCIe Add-on cards, 4x U.2 2.5 drive slots, and many combinations of PCIe slots and U2. Drives. The manual is divided into the following...

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Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. 2. Safety instructions There are not enough words to describe the importance of safety. Please invest the time to read the chapter below, compiled for your own safety. Disclaimer: Failure to follow the safety instructions can lead to injuries and/or damage of property. Heptagon Systems is not liable should safety instructions not be followed. Please refer to the Heptagon Systems Sales and Warranty terms and conditions for further information. This product was designed and built in accordance with the safety requirements...

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Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. 2.1. Caution – Hot surface The left side (as seen from the panel) of the HQ-Box is a hot surface 2.2. Recycling and battery replacement If the product contains a battery: • Replace only with the correct type of battery as advised in the product manual. Failure to do so may result in a fire and/or explosion. • Please recycle the battery as instructed by local authorities. Do not dispose in an ordinary rubbish bin. Recycling: All Heptagon Systems packaging materials are made from recyclable products. Please consult your...

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HEPTAGON SYSTEMS Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. cidafcTcwsSYSTEMS 4. Safety compliance The device was tested and passed the following EU and AS/NZS directive safety tests: EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013 IEC 60950-1:2005 (Second Edition)+Am1:2009+Am2:2013 AS/NZS 60950.1: 2015 5. Package contents • HQ-Box, in accordance to the ordered configuration • Packing list • Optional accessories HQ-Box user’s manual HEPTAGON SYSTEMS

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HEPTAGON SYSTEMS Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. cidafcTcws SYSTEMS DiagramPCIe 3.0 x 16 Expansion slot Motherboard: HB-BDE M.2 M 10G ETH expansion slot HX-E10 or HX-E10T (Or Custom) PCIe 3.0 x 4 Expansion slot Isolated Digital I/O Expansion slot U.2 NVMe / 2.5” U.2 NVMe / 2.5” The HQ-Box server series offers a flexible and modular architecture, enabling full utilization of the Xeon-D SOC. The HQ-Box modularity enables flexibility in all major implementation junctions, accurately tailoring the HQ-Box to the exact needs of the client. The HQ-Box was designed for many years...

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Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. The Extended version is identical albeit the larger slot area which offers 3 slots for various combinations of PCIe 3.0 add-on card slots and U.2 drive bays. HQ-Box user’s manual

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HEPTAGON SYSTEMS Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. SYSTEMS The HQ-Box motherboard, HB-BDE, features the following: • Xeon-D 1500 SOC. All series members are supported, from 25W to 65W. • 128GB DDR4 total memory, 4x DIMM288 with ECC for improved reliability. • 3x M.2 expansion sockets + Mini PCIe socket The HB-BDE motherboard carries 4 expansion sockets with various functionality: • PCIe 3.0 x16 slot which accepts expansion modules. Heptagon Systems currently offers 6 expansion modules. All Add-on cards can be of Full-Height Half-Length (FHHL) form factor. • 10G Ethernet slot...

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HEPTAGON SYSTEMS Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. cidafcTcws SYSTEMS Panel connectors Function Audio Dual 3.5mm Audio Jack. Stereo out Mono microphone P9 - USB 3.0 ports 0 & 1 (directly from the SOC), Standard A-type P10 - USB 3.0 ports 2 & 3 (through a hub), Standard A-type Dual 1Gbe RJ45 with Green/Yellow leds. Green - Link, Yellow - Activity 2x10, 2.54mm connector for flat cable. Pinout: • IN[0:7], Digital inputs, signal between 4.9..24V is logic high, 0..0.5V is logic low. 2KV isolation. • OUT[0:7], open drain up to 24VDC. 2KV isolation. • +5V_ISO 50mA, +5VDC isolated...

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Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. Panel connectors Function 10G Ethernet Description HX-E10 module has dual 10Gbe with dual SFP+ connector. HX-E10T, is a copper 10Gbe. Note: 10G Ethernet is an optional function. Power connector DC 13.6V-24V, Mate with Phoenix Contact 1911871 Supply cable should be at least 20AWG stranded wire for 1m supply cable. Note that two wires are required on each side. RS-232/485 By default, the serial DB9 cable assembly is connected to the CPU RS-232 channels (P13, P14 on the motherboard). These connectors supply RX/TX connectivity....

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Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. Panel connectors Function Description The external fan is internally connected to P24 on motherboard. Pinout: 1: GND 2: +12V DC 3: TACH (input 3.3V signal) 4: PWM (output 3.3V signal) It mates with: Molex 43025-0400 (Rec housing 4P) Molex 43030-0010 (crimp terminal) Power button Push button. Press for 5 seconds to turn off Standard VGA display over DB15 connector. Maximum Display resolution: 1920x1200 32bpp@60Hz • Supported widescreen resolutions: – WXGA: 1280x800 32/16bpp @60Hz – WXGA+ : 1440x900 32/16bpp @60Hz – WSXGA+...

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HEPTAGON SYSTEMS Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. cidafcTcwsSYSTEMS Motherboard connectors and sockets Function Connector DRAM PCIe 3.0 expansion slots SATA III ports Mini PCIe socket Description DIM288 sockets for DDR4, ECC. PCIe 3.0 x16 Lane slot PCIe 3.0 x4 Lane slot. Provided for PX-1M M.2 Adapter card SATA-0, 7-pin SATA connector SATA-1, 7-pin SATA connector (Not assembled) SATA-2, 7-pin SATA connector SATA-3, 7-pin SATA connector SATA-4, 7-pin SATA connector M.2 B-Key Half Card with uSIM (U29). Note: If M.2, P29 is mounted, you have to temporary remove it in order to...

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