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Doc# 27-0041UM Rev B Issued 7/13/2012

SETUP

2.0 SeTUP

NOTE:  For the fastest and easiest  installation 
of the ZX2 Server, follow the Installation Guide 
provided with your Server Station.  

2.2 INSTALLING ThE ZX2 STATION IN A RACk

2.1 ShIPMENT CONTENTS

ensure all of the following parts are included in the package received from Z Microsystems. 
Verify all parts have not been damaged during shipment. If any of the parts are missing or 
damaged, immediately contact Z Microsystems Customer Service at 858-831-7040.

TRANSPORTATION TIP: Remember to save 
the unit’s original shipping materials. It may be 
necessary to move the unit at a later date.

This section will provide information and assistance with the following topics:

 ZX2 Assembly parts

 ZX2 Cable Connections Outline

 ZX2 Connection Setup

Using assembly hardware that does 

not match specifications may 

damage internal components.

WARNING

For rail installation instructions please refer to the Installation Guide that is included with your ZX Series Server. This guide will contain steps for mounting 
and installing the ZX Server with sliding guide rails and other custom rack features. Hardware specifications may vary based on ZX series and rack depth.

If the procedure outlined in the included installation guide does not work for your particular configuration or was not included in your ZX product 
packaging, please contact for documentation assistance at 

(858) 831-7039

 or you can email us at 

[email protected]

.

 ZX2 Station

 Power Cable(s) (May be standard IeC or MIL-Connect AC or DC option)

 Installation Guide

Summary of Contents for ZX2

Page 1: ...Microsystems Inc 9820 Summers Ridge Road San Diego CA 92121 T 858 831 7000 F 858 831 7001 www zmicro com ZX2 ZX Series Server Rugged Rack Mounted Workstations Servers for Deployed Applications User Manual ...

Page 2: ...rver 1 Use the power and video cables supplied with the product to help prevent interference with radio and television reception The use of cables and adapters may cause interference with electronic equipment in the vicinity of this unit 2 This equipment has been designed to meet severe conditions in military environments as specified in MIL STD 810G MIL STD 461F and DO 160F 3 This equipment is de...

Page 3: ...ly Module 10 3 6 Installing a New Power Supply Module 10 3 7 Removing the Lockable Face Plate Cover 11 3 8 Installing ther Lockable Face Plate Cover 11 4 0 Operations 12 4 1 Powering on the ZX2 Station 12 4 2 ZX2 Status Information Indicators 12 4 3 Removing the TranzPak2 Storage Module 13 4 4 Inserting a TranzPak2 Storage Module 13 5 0 Maintenance 14 5 1 5 2 Cleaning and Maintaining the ZX2 14 6 ...

Page 4: ...d added ease in the installation and operation of the ZX2 Server 1 0 Product overview DANGER To avoid shock hazard Do not remove the covers around the ZX2 Server Do not connect or disconnect the ZX2 Server during an electrical storm The power cord plug must be connected to a properly wired and grounded power outlet Any equipment to which the ZX2 Server will be attached must also be connected to pr...

Page 5: ...ides a filtered dust door with a systems status display to quickly monitor the status of the rugged server Dual redundant 650W AC power supplies insure minimal system down time with fail over support while supporting the power requirements of the latest multi core processors and high end PCI Express graphics cards Z Microsystems engineers are experts in the design of systems that reduce the risk c...

Page 6: ...d assistance with the following topics ZX2 Assembly parts ZX2 Cable Connections Outline ZX2 Connection Setup Using assembly hardware that does not match specifications may damage internal components WARNING For rail installation instructions please refer to the Installation Guide that is included with your ZX Series Server This guide will contain steps for mounting and installing the ZX Server wit...

Page 7: ... Above is a sample configuration with a Supermicro X7DA8 motherboard and dual redundant military power supplies with EMI filter ZX2 Power Supply Options Multiple power supply configurations are available for Z Microsystem s ZX2 Server Stations A typical dual redundant removeable AC power supply jack is pictured in the full ZX2 configuration above If needed a single fixed DC power supply may be pur...

Page 8: ...nit 2 Using one thumb push slightly down on the front edge of the top and the other hand to pull the top from the rear or the unit 3 Pull the top back to clear the side tongues from the grooves in the casing and lift the top away 3 1 removing top cover of zx2 station 3 2 REMOVING INSTALLING MEMORY dimm 1 Each of the Memory DIMM slots is equipped with locking latches to secure the Memory DIMM in pl...

Page 9: ... screwdriver to remove the attachment screws to the small black retainers located around the card Remove retainers with your fingers 3 Carefully and gently pull the PCI card away from the unit Be very careful not to bend or twist the card as damage may occur 4 Using a Philips screwdriver remove the attachment screw for the selected placeholder plate Remove the plate and install your PCI card 5 Aft...

Page 10: ...ions are available Step 3 below is an example of dual redundant power supplies with military connectors Step 4 below is an example of dual redundant power supplies with IEC connectors 3 5 Removing a power supply module 1 Using a Flathead screwdriver remove both screws from the rear top plate of the Power Supply module 2 Insert a finger into the handle and begin to pull the module from the station ...

Page 11: ... Cover is an option available only to certain models 1 The face plate cover has small flanges on the left side that perfectly fit within corresponding slots on the left support bracket 3 Align the flanges on the left side of the face plate cover with their corresponding slots on the left support bracket 4 When the left flanges are secured in the support bracket position the right side of the face ...

Page 12: ...mber 5V standby available system is in standby meaning OFF mode 2 Green system is ON 3 OFF system is not connected to an AC power source Power Switch OT Over Temp LED 1 OFF system temperature is normal 2 Red system temperature is reaching critical condition User intervention is needed LAN LED 1 and 2 1 Blinking green LAN port is connected and functioning normally 2 OFF LAN port is not connected an...

Page 13: ...locking handle until it snaps into place 4 3 Removing the Tranzpak2 storage Module 1 Slide the locking catch towards the right to allow the locking handle to spring open 3 Push the locking handle to the left This will disconnect the TranzPak2 from the rear connector 4 Gently but firmly begin to pull the TranzPak2 module out as it slides off the grounding contacts 5 When the TranzPak2 module is fai...

Page 14: ...2 Server Unplug the ZX2 server from the power outlet before cleaning To clean the surface of the ZX2 lightly dampen a soft clean cloth with water or mild detergent and wipe the surface gently 5 2 Replacing the zx2 air filter This section will provide information and assistance with the following topics Cleaning the ZX2 Server Replacing the ZX2 Air Filter 1 Remove the unit face plate by releasing t...

Page 15: ...lluminated LED s hear the hum of fans or other moving internal components 3 Check that power to the power supply is engaged 4 Check that the power source e g socket extension cord or other source is live and receiving power itself 5 If none of the above resolve the problem contact Z Microsystems Customer Service Department System Beeps Note the number of beeps and or its sequence The motherboard s...

Page 16: ...uch of the following informationa s possible 1 Model and serial number for the label on the monitor 2 Purchase P O 3 Description of the problem 4 Computer type and model 5 System configuration hardware fitted etc 6 System BIOS version number 7 Operating System and version number 8 Display driver version number 9 Video Adapter Type Customer Feedback We value feedback on our products their performan...

Page 17: ...iod from the date the product is shipped This means that the ship date on y our invoice is your product ship date unless Z Microsystems informs you otherwise During the warranty period Z Microsystems will provide warranty service under the type of warranty purchased for the product Replacement parts will assume the remaining warranty of the parts they replace If a product does not function as warr...

Page 18: ...mately 35 lbs Storage Option SATA or SAS Environmental Operating Temp 0 to 50 Celsius Non Op Temp 40 to 70 Celsius Op Humidity Up to 95 relative humidity per MIL STD 801F section 507 4 optional conformal coated boards required Up to 95 relative humidity per MIL STD 810F section 507 4 for 48 hours with non conformal coated boards Operating Altitude Up to 10 000 ft Non Op Altitude Up to 40 000 ft Vi...

Page 19: ...19 Doc 27 0041UM Rev B Issued 7 13 2012 8 2 Mechanical outlines FOR the ZX2 Station APPENDIX 8 2 1 ZX2 Station Top View SIDE View ...

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Page 21: ...ad San Diego CA 92121 T 858 831 7000 F 858 831 7001 www zmicro com Z Microsystems Inc 9820 Summers Ridge Road San Diego CA 92121 Phone 858 831 7000 Fax 858 831 7001 Website www zmicro com Copyright 2012 Z Microsystems Inc All Rights Reserved ...

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