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S2600GZ and S2600GL

S2600GZ and S2600GL

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Introduction
This document provides the technical product specification for the Intel® Server Board S2600GZ/GL, detailing its features, architecture, and management functionalities.

Product Overview
The server board supports Intel® Xeon® processors and various memory configurations, with component identification and mechanical drawings included.

Product Architecture Overview
Details processor support, socket assembly, thermal design power, core features, supported technologies, and integrated memory controller.

System Security
Includes BIOS password protection, TPM module support, and Intel® Trusted Execution Technology.

Technology Support
Outlines support for Intel® Virtualization Technology and Intelligent Power Node Manager, specifying hardware requirements.

Platform Management Functional Overview
Discusses Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware features, including IPMI 2.0, power control sources, and system fan management.

Disclaimers
Emphasizes no licenses are granted and Intel assumes no liability for use in mission-critical applications.

Appendices Overview
Includes detailed information on POST Code Diagnostic LED Decoder, POST Code Errors, and Supported Intel® Server Systems.

Server Board Use Disclaimer
Highlights the need for adequate airflow for cooling and Intel's non-responsibility for failures outside published limits.

Memory Configuration Overview
Details memory configurations, DIMM population rules, operating modes, and error handling for the server boards.

Processor Integrated I/O Module (IIO)
Integrates features like PCI Express interfaces and supports up to 40 PCIe lanes.

Network Interface
Includes an Intel Ethernet Controller I350-AM4 with four Ethernet ports and pre-assigned MAC addresses.

Conclusion
Summarizes the architecture and features of the Intel Server Board S2600GZ/GL, focusing on memory error handling, I/O module capabilities, PCIe support, and network interface configurations.

Specifications
Lists technical specifications including DDR2/3 interface, ADCs, fan tachometers, and various I/O ports.

Remote Keyboard, Video, Mouse, and Storage (KVMS) Support
Details USB interface support, video compression, and encryption for remote management.

System Security
Describes BIOS password protection, TPM module support, and Intel® Trusted Execution Technology.

Intel® Virtualization Technology Overview
Enhances virtualization capabilities with VT-d, VT-c, and VT-x features.

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager
Addresses power and cooling challenges by monitoring power consumption and controlling power allocation.

Platform Management Functional Overview
Integrates hardware and software components for system health monitoring and thermal management.

Power Control Initiators
Outlines various power control initiators including external signals and internal subsystems.

BMC Watchdog
Provides an automatic recovery mechanism for system or component failures.

Fault Resilient Booting (FRB)
Allows a multiprocessor system to boot even if the bootstrap processor fails.

Sensor Monitoring
BMC monitors system hardware components and translates information into IPMI sensors.

System Event Log (SEL)
Stores system events in non-volatile storage, accessible regardless of system power state.

System Fan Management
BMC controls and monitors system fans, optimizing cooling and noise levels.

Thermal Sensor Input to Fan Speed Control
BMC uses IPMI sensors to control fan speeds based on thermal conditions.

Memory Thermal Throttling
Supports thermal management through throttling of system memory.

Messaging Interfaces
BMC supports communication interfaces including IPMB, LAN, and USB.

IPMI-over-LAN Protocol Overview
Details capabilities and configurations of LAN channels in server management.

Platform Management Functional Overview
Includes ARP, ICMP, VLAN, SSH, SOL 2.0, PEF, LAN alerting, and embedded web server support.

Embedded Platform Debug
Captures low-level diagnostic data for enhanced debugging by Intel engineers.

Data Center Management Interface (DCMI)
Supports simplified management in Internet Portal Data Centers.

Lightweight Directory Authentication Protocol (LDAP)
Supported by the BMC for authentication and authorization.

Advanced Management Feature Support (RMM4)
Enhances management features with KVM and media redirection capabilities.

Remote Device Operation
Supports use of remote and local devices simultaneously, with media redirection for secure sessions.

Boot and Installation
Remotely mounted devices are recognized by the system's OS and BIOS for installation.

Power Connectors
Features multiple power connectors for main power, riser cards, and peripheral devices.

Front Panel Headers and Connectors
Includes a 30-pin SSI compatible front panel header for various features.

System Status LED
Provides visual feedback on system health with different colors and blink rates.

Critical System Errors and Indicators
Outlines critical errors that can halt the system and conditions leading to shutdowns.

Connector and Header Overview
Includes connectors for USB, video, and storage devices with pin-out tables.

Fan and Serial Port Connectors
Supports six system fans and two serial port connectors with pin-out details.

Reset and Recovery Jumpers
Describes jumper blocks for system recovery and password clearing procedures.

Light Guided Diagnostics
Includes LED indicators for troubleshooting system conditions.

Power Supply Specification Guidelines
Provides guidelines for stable power requirements and voltage regulation.

Power Supply Specifications
Details voltage requirements, capacitive loading, grounding, stability, and noise specifications.

BIOS Setup Utility
Allows configuration of system settings with navigation options and screen categories.

Main Screen Overview
Provides information on user login level, platform ID, BIOS version, and memory options.

Advanced Screen Overview
Allows configuration of system components including processor, power, memory, and storage settings.

Processor Configuration Options
Includes options for QPI Link Frequency, Turbo Boost, SpeedStep, Hyper-Threading, and virtualization technologies.

Power & Performance Configuration
Offers profiles for performance or energy efficiency optimization.

Memory Configuration Overview
Details memory settings, operating modes, and error checking features.

Mass Storage Controller Configuration
Covers configuration of onboard mass storage controllers and RAID capabilities.

PCI Configuration
Includes options for memory mapping, onboard video, and PCIe tuning.

Legacy VGA Socket Configuration
Discusses configuration of Legacy VGA video output for PCIe slots.

Dual Monitor Video Configuration
Allows enabling of both onboard and add-in video adapters.

NIC Configuration
Outlines configuration options for onboard and IO Module NICs.

Option ROMs
Available for PXE, discs, and FCoE protocols with specific configurations.

Wake on LAN (PME)
Enables or disables PCI PME function for Wake on LAN capability.

Network Interface Controllers (NIC) Configuration
Details configuration options for onboard and IO Module NICs.

IO Module Configuration
Describes types of IO Modules and configuration options.

NIC Controller Options
Provides options to enable or disable onboard NIC controllers.

Infiniband Option ROM
Options to enable or disable Infiniband Controller Option ROM and FlexBoot.

Port Configuration
Options to enable or disable specific ports on NICs.

Serial Port Configuration
Details configuration options for Serial A and Serial B ports.

USB Configuration
Outlines USB controller options and bootability settings.

System Acoustic and Performance Configuration
Includes options for thermal control and fan speed management.

Security Screen
Allows setting of passwords, TPM state, and front panel lockout options.

Server Management Screen Overview
Provides configuration options for error handling, power management, and system monitoring.

Console Redirection
Allows remote management of the server by redirecting console output to a serial port.

Flow Control
Options include None and RTS/CTS for preventing data overrun.

Baud Rate
Options for serial port transmission speed.

Terminal Type
Character formatting options for remote terminal applications.

Legacy OS Redirection
Enables legacy OS redirection on a serial port.

Terminal Resolution
Options for terminal screen area size.

System Information
Displays part numbers, serial numbers, and firmware revisions.

BMC LAN Configuration
Allows configuration of BMC Baseboard LAN channel and Intel® RMM4 LAN channel.

Gateway IPv6 Address
Allows viewing and editing of the Gateway IPv6 address for the Baseboard LAN.

IPv6 Prefix Length
Users can view or edit the IPv6 Prefix Length.

Intel® RMM4
Displays the presence of Intel® RMM4 components.

IP Source
Determines whether IP parameters for IPv4 addressing can be edited.

IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP
Specifies IPv4 addressing details for the Intel® RMM4 DMN LAN.

IPv6 Source
Determines the editability of IPv6 parameters for the Intel® RMM4 DMN LAN.

IPv6 Address and Gateway IPv6
Specifies IPv6 addressing details.

BMC DHCP Host Name
Editable when at least one IP Source or IPv6 Source is set to Dynamic.

User ID and Privilege
Allows selection and configuration of user IDs and their privileges.

User Status and User Name
Enables or disables LAN access for users and allows editing of user names.

User Password
Allows setting a new password with a maximum length of 15 characters.

Boot Options Screen
Displays bootable media and allows configuration of boot order.

System Boot Timeout
Configurable timeout for BIOS pause at the end of POST.

Boot Timeout and System Early POST Timeout
Allows configuration of a boot timeout before loading third-party option ROMs.

Boot Order Configuration
Users can set the boot order for various device types.

EFI Boot Options
Users can add or delete EFI boot options.

USB Boot Priority
Determines whether newly discovered USB devices are prioritized.

Static Boot Order
Retains boot order positions for devices even if removed from the system.

Device Order Screens
Separate screens for configuring the boot order of different device types.

EFI Boot Option Management
Procedures for managing EFI boot options.

Boot Manager Screen
Displays available boot devices for immediate booting.

Error Manager Screen
Provides information on POST Error Codes.

Save & Exit Screen
Allows users to save or discard configuration changes.

Integration and Usage Tips
Guidelines for handling server components and achieving optimal performance.

Integrated BMC Sensor Tables
Information on BMC core sensors and their capabilities.

Error Codes
Lists error codes related to DIMM failures, SPD failures, BIOS settings corruption, and TPM device issues.

POST Error Beep Codes
Indicate error conditions before system video initialization.

Supported Systems
Outlines supported Intel® Server Systems and their features.

System Features
Includes support for Intel® Xeon® processors, memory configurations, and storage options.

Glossary
Provides definitions for technical terms and acronyms used in the document.

Reference Documents
Lists various reference documents related to the Intel® Server Board S2600GZ/GL.

Catalog excerpts

Intel® Server Board S2600GZ/GL Technical Product Specification

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Revision History Intel® Server Board S2600GZ/GL TPS Revision History Date January 2012 Modifications First public release. Deleted section 6.9.2 Fan Profile. Deleted chapter 11 - Environmental Limits Specification. Added chapter 12 - BIOS Setup Utility. ® Added Figure 17. Intel Server Board S2600GZ/GL PCI Layout. Added support for Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v2 product family Updated memory support tables Corrected POST code table - E0h – E3h Updated reference documents table Corrected Table 39 - pin out for on-board 7-pin SATA connectors. Updated PCIe Gen 3 support verbiage – section 3.2.5...

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Intel® Server Board S2600GZ/GL TPS Disclaimers INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL PRODUCTS. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN INTEL'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR SUCH PRODUCTS, INTEL ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER AND INTEL DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, RELATING TO SALE AND/OR USE OF INTEL PRODUCTS INCLUDING LIABILITY OR WARRANTIES RELATING TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT...

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