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User Guide
Ultrastar® Transporter
Regulatory Models: DCS0030
D018-000881-000 Version 01
January 2024

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Revision History.............................................................................................................................................................................................. iv Notices.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... v Points of Contact.......................................................................................................................................................................................... vi
Chapter 1. Overview.............................................................................................................. 1
Ultrastar Transporter Appliance Description...........................................................................................................................2 Electrical Specification............................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Environmental Specification.................................................................................................................................................................3 Mechanical Specification........................................................................................................................................................................3 System Specification.................................................................................................................................................................................4 Ultrastar Transporter Physical Design......................................................................................................................................... 5
LED Identification.............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 System Level Block Diagram................................................................................................................................................... 8 Supported Operating Systems..........................................................................................................................................................9 Supported SKUs...........................................................................................................................................................................................9 List of CRUs.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 2. Components.................................................................................................... 12
NVMe 15.36TB Solid State Drive (SSD)................................................................................................................................... 13 SSD Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD).............................................................................................................................................................. 14 M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) Specifications................................................................................................................ 14
Host Bus Adapter (HBA)...................................................................................................................................................................... 15 HBA Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Network Interface Card (NIC)........................................................................................................................................................... 16 NIC Specifications...........................................................................................................................................................................16
Power Supply Unit (PSU).....................................................................................................................................................................17 PSU Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................... 17

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DDR4 RDIMM Description..................................................................................................................................................................18 DDR4 RDIMM Specifications.................................................................................................................................................18
System Fan Module.................................................................................................................................................................................19 System Fan Module Specifications...................................................................................................................................19
Rail Kit............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Rail Kit Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................20
Chapter 3. Management....................................................................................................21
Configuration and Initial Bring Up............................................................................................................................................... 22 Configuration...................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Connecting the Ultrastar Transporter System and Entering Bios Setup............................................. 22
Operating System Installation......................................................................................................................................................... 25 Updating the Motherboard Firmware........................................................................................................................................26
Upgrading the BIOS Firmware.............................................................................................................................................26 Upgrading the BMC Firmware............................................................................................................................................. 26 Upgrading the CPLD Firmware........................................................................................................................................... 26 Motherboard 10GBase-T Driver Update................................................................................................................................. 29 Atto Storage Add in Card Firmware Update....................................................................................................................... 29 Mellanox Ethernet Adapter Utilities and Firmware Install...........................................................................................31 Advanced BIOS Settings.................................................................................................................................................................... 39 WDC SN740 Management.................................................................................................................................................................41 WDC SN650 NVMe SSD Firmware Update........................................................................................................................48 Configure Software RAID Set......................................................................................................................................................... 48 Removing a RAID Volume................................................................................................................................................................... 51 Front Panel LCD Display Setup.....................................................................................................................................................52 Power Up/Down.............................................................................................................................................................................. 52 I2C Interface....................................................................................................................................................................................... 54 USB Interface.....................................................................................................................................................................................55
Chapter 4. Safety............................................................................................................... 56

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Electrostatic Discharge......................................................................................................................................................................... 57 Optimizing Location.................................................................................................................................................................................57 Power Connections..................................................................................................................................................................................57 Power Cords..................................................................................................................................................................................................58 Rack-Mountable Systems.................................................................................................................................................................. 58 Replaceable Batteries............................................................................................................................................................................58 Safety and Service.................................................................................................................................................................................. 59 Safety Warnings and Cautions...................................................................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 5. Regulatory........................................................................................................61
Country Certifications............................................................................................................................................................................ 62 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Class A Compliance.....................................................................................62 Regulatory Statement of Compliance.......................................................................................................................................63 Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity)................................................................................................................................... 63 FCC Class A Notice............................................................................................................................................................................... 64 ICES-003 Class A Notice--Avis NMB-003, Classe A................................................................................................. 64 Japanese Compliance Statement, Class A ITE................................................................................................................ 64 Korean KCC Notice, Class A........................................................................................................................................................... 64 Scandinavian Safety Warnings.......................................................................................................................................................65 Taiwan Warning Label Statement, Class A ITE.................................................................................................................65

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Revision History

Date January 2024

Revision 01

Revision History
Notes Initial Release

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Notices

Notices
Western Digital Technologies, Inc. or its affiliates' (collectively "Western Digital") general policy does not recommend the use of its products in life support applications wherein a failure or malfunction of the product may directly threaten life or injury. Per Western Digital Terms and Conditions of Sale, the user of Western Digital products in life support applications assumes all risk of such use and indemnifies Western Digital against all damages.
This document is for information use only and is subject to change without prior notice. Western Digital assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance or use of this material.
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© 2024 Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

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Points of Contact

Points of Contact
For further assistance with a Western Digital product, contact Western Digital Datacenter Platforms technical support. Please be prepared to provide the following information, as applicable: part number (P/N), serial number (S/N), product name and/or model number, software version, and a brief description of the issue.
Website: https://portal.wdc.com/s/
Email: enteprisesupport@wdc.com
UK Import Representation Contact
Western Digital UK Limited PO Box 471 Leatherhead KT22 2LU UK
Telephone: +44 1372 366000
EU Import Representation Contact
Western Digital EU Limited PO Box 13379 Swords, Co Dublin, Ireland

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Overview
This section provides an overview of the design and features of the Ultrastar® Edge portable storage server, the components within it, and the environment in which it operates.
In This Chapter:
- Ultrastar Transporter Appliance Description........................................................ 2 - Electrical Specification.................................................................................................. 3 - Environmental Specification........................................................................................ 3 - Mechanical Specification..............................................................................................3 - System Specification......................................................................................................4 - Ultrastar Transporter Physical Design.....................................................................5 - Supported Operating Systems................................................................................... 9 - Supported SKUs...............................................................................................................9 - List of CRUs.......................................................................................................................9
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1. Overview 1.1 Ultrastar Transporter Appliance Description

1.1 Ultrastar Transporter Appliance Description

The Ultrastar Transporter is a 2U, rack mountable unit designed to address high performance highcapacity data transfers between edge locations, datacenter locations, and anywhere in between. The Ultrastar Transporter meets the increasing demand for high-capacity data transport and provides a secure solution for multi-cloud, or multi-datacenter, workflows. Configured with up to 368TB1 of fast NVMeTM storage and a 12 core CPU, the Ultrastar Transporter is capable of transferring large datasets (residing in one, or multiple locations) more rapidly than online data transfer alternatives.

Data Ingest & Storage

Security

Portability

The Ultrastar Transporter

The Ultrastar Transporter

The Ultrastar Transporter fits

provides a PCIe Gen4 connection contains multiple security features within a standard 19 in. rack on

to each of its drives. Utilizing

designed to ensure the safety of an L-bracket or shelf or on a

twenty four (24) SN650 15.36TB user data, including an onboard table top. With a base enclosure

NVMe SSDs for a total raw data TPM 2.0 module to keep data weight of 13.15 kg / 29 lbs. and

storage capacity of 368TB.

secure against intrusion during carrying handle, the enclosure is

Combining the high-speed ingest ingest. In addition, the aluminum designed to be carried, installed,

capabilities of the 200Gb Dual case and bezel screws provide and maneuvered by a single

port QSFP112 Ethernet controller a tamper-evident barrier to the individual.

with high-capacity storage, the enclosure's internal components.

Ultrastar Transporter is designed

for fast, efficient performance.

Features

· 368TB max data storage capacity

· Integrated six-button LCD display · Two (2) 10GBase-T Ethernet ports (LOM)

· Intel® Ice Lake 4310 2.10GHz, 12C · Twenty four (24) Western Digital · Two (2) 64GB DDR4 ECC DRAM

CPU

SN650 15.36TB NVMe SSDs

· Two (2) Western Digital 2TB

· Mellanox® ConnectX7®

· Serial console port via a DTE

SN740 2TB M.2 SSD boot drives MCX755106AC-HEA 200Gb Dual DB-9 connector

port QSFP112 Ethernet adapter

· 1300W CRPS power supply with · Horizontal Power Distribution Power Distribution Board (PDB)

1.

One terabyte (TB) is equal to one trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less due to operating environment.

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1. Overview 1.2 Electrical Specification

1.2 Electrical Specification
Table 2: Electrical Specifications Specification
Max Power Consumption Input Voltage
PSU Connector Type Inrush Current Maximum
PSU Efficiency

Value 1300W 100 - 240VAC, auto-ranging
C14 AC line inrush current will not exceed 40A peak, for up to one-quarter of the AC cycle.
80PLUS Titanium

1.3 Environmental Specification

Environmental Specifications

Table 3: Environmental Specifications

Specification Temperature

Non-Operational -5°C to 63°C

Temperature De-rating

N/A

Relative Humidity

8-85% Non-Condensing

Altitude

0 m to 13,106 m / 0 ft to 42,998.68 ft

Cooling

N/A

Operational 5° to 35°C 1°C per 300m above 900m 8-85% Non-Condensing 0 m to 3,050 m / 0 ft to 10,006.56 ft 5 System Fan Modules

1.4 Mechanical Specification

Table 4: Mechanical Specifications Specification
System Weight
System Dimensions
Required Rack Depth Required Rack Width
Rack Units (U)

Value 13.15 kg / 29 lbs.
W: 431.8 mm x L: 509 mm x H: 88.1 mm W: 17 in. x L: 20.03 in. x H: 3.46 in.
508 mm / 20 in. of usable rack space, door to door 483 mm /19 in. with 465mm / 18.31in. ± 1.5mm
nominal hole spacing. See EIA-310 Rack Standard 2U

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1. Overview 1.5 System Specification

Specification Adjustable Rail Spacing

Value 711.2 mm ­ 914.4 mm / 28 in. ­ 36 in.

1.5 System Specification

Table 5: System Specifications

Specification Data Transfer Rate PCIe Gen4

Value

Max Raw Data Storage Capacity

368TB using Western Digital SN650 15.36TB NVMe SSDs

Drives 24x Western Digital SN650 15.36TB NVMe SSDs

Boot Drives 2x Western Digital SN740 2TB M.2 SSDs

CPU Intel Ice Lake, 4310 2.10GHz, 12C CPU

Memory 2x 64GB DDR4 ECC DRAM

· VGA (15-pin) port · 2x USB 3.0 ports I/O · 2x 10GBase-T Ethernet (LOM) ports · 2x 200G QSFP112 ports · DB-9 serial console port

Data Ingest

Mellanox® ConnectX7® MCX755106AC-HEA 200Gb Dual port QSFP112 Ethernet controller

Management 2x 10GBase-T Ethernet (LOM)

Cooling 5x 60mm fans

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1. Overview 1.6 Ultrastar Transporter Physical Design

1.6 Ultrastar Transporter Physical Design
This section shows the dimensions and layout of the primary physical features of the Ultrastar Transporter.
Figure 2: Ultrastar Transporter Dimensions

Figure 3: Ultrastar Transporter Primary External Features

Figure 4: Ultrastar Transporter Rear Ports and Features

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1. Overview 1.6 Ultrastar Transporter Physical Design

1.6.1LED Identification
The Ultrastar Transporter has a number of LEDs that display various system statuses.
Front LED Locations
Figure 5: Front LED Locations

Table 6: Front LED Identification

#

LED Name

1

Power

2

Fault

3

User Defined

4

User Defined

5

On-board Button Module

6

On-board Button Module

7

On-board Button Module

Color Green
Amber
User Defined Green/Red User Defined Green/Red White/Backlit
(Red X) White/Backlit
(Arrows) White/Backlit (Green Check)

Behavior Solid - Power Off - No fault Solid - System fault User Defined
User Defined
Long Press - Power Off Multifunction System Navigation (Up, Down, Left, Right) Power On

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Rear LED Locations
Figure 6: Rear LED Locations

1. Overview 1.6 Ultrastar Transporter Physical Design

Table 7: Rear LED Identification

#

LED Name

1

Power Supply Fault/ Output Status

2

10GBase-T Ethernet Connectors Speed

3

10GBase-T Ethernet Connectors Link/Activity

4

NIC Link/Activity

Color Green/ Amber
Green/ Amber
Green/ Amber
Green/ Amber

Behavior
Solid Green ­ On and providing power to the system Blink Green @ 1 Hz ­ AC Present/Only 5VSB on (power supply off) Solid Amber - Fault on power supply
Speed: Green ­ Highest supported data rate (10Gbps) Amber ­ Mid-range supported data rate (1Gbps) Off ­ Lowest supported data rate (100Mbps)
Link/Activity: Solid ­ LAN link is established Blink ­ Transmitting or receiving activity Off ­ LAN link is not established
Green Solid ­ LAN link is established Green blink ­ Transmitting or receiving activity Amber blink @ 4Hz - Indicates a problem with the link Off ­ Link is not established

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1. Overview 1.6 Ultrastar Transporter Physical Design

1.6.2System Level Block Diagram
The system block diagram for the Ultrastar Transporter is a conceptual depiction of the communication and power relationships between major components within the system.
Figure 7: System Block Diagram

Table 8: Port Accessibility Externally Accessible
DB-9 Serial Console Port Two (2) 10GBase-T Ethernet Ports
Two (2) QSFP112 Ports VGA Port
Two (2) USB 3.0 Ports

Not Externally Accessible BMC Management (RJ45) Port Two (2) 1000Base-T Ethernet Ports
Two (2) USB 2.0 Ports

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1. Overview 1.7 Supported Operating Systems

1.7 Supported Operating Systems
The following table lists the operating systems tested on the Ultrastar Transporter.

Operating System Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Server

Kernel 5.x

1.8 Supported SKUs
The following table lists the versions of Western Digital product that are supported by this document.

Table 10: System Configurations
System Ultrastar Transporter-24 RK 3211 TAA 368.64TB RI-1DW/D ISE

Volume 368TB

Part Number 1ES2367

1.9 List of CRUs

Table 11: List of Replaceable Components

Component

Packaged Dimensions

Ultrastar Transporter System Packaging

W: 608.3 mm x L: 533.4 mm x H: 266.7 mm
W: 23.95 in x L: 21 in x H: 10.5 in

Commercial Case

W: 673.1 mm x L: 622.3 mm x H: 266.7 mm
W: 26.5 in x L: 24.5 in x H: 10.5 in

Commercial Case Packaging

W: 673.1 mm x L: 622.3 mm x H: 266.7 mm
W: 26.5 in x L: 24.5 in x H: 10.5 in

Rail Kit

W: 869.95 mm x L: 193.80 mm x H: 177.8 mm
W: 34.25 in x L: 7.63 in x H: 7.0 in

Standard Power Cable

W: 330.2 mm x L: 254 mm x H: 101.6 mm
W: 13 in x L: 10 in x H: 4 in

Packaged Weight

Part Number

2.97 kg / 6.55 lbs

1EX3120

11.92 kg / 26.3 lbs

1EX3090

1.95 kg / 4.3 lbs

1EX3118

4.71 kg / 10.4 lbs

1EX2861

0.85 kg / 1.88 lbs

1EX3121

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1. Overview 1.9 List of CRUs

Component
PDU Power Cable
DB-9 to USB Adapter Cable
RJ45 CAT5E Cable
QSFP28 to QSFP28 Cable
SlimSAS 300 mm Cable
SlimSAS 500 mm Cable
Gospower Power Supply Unit (PSU) 1300W Titanium Motherboard Replacement
Motherboard/CPU Kit with Heat Sink
Atto S4FF PCIe Switch HBA

Packaged Dimensions
W: 330.2 mm x L: 254 mm x H: 101.6 mm
W: 13 in x L: 10 in x H: 4 in
W: 330.2 mm x L: 254 mm x H: 101.6 mm
W: 13 in x L: 10 in x H: 4 in
W: 330.2 mm x L: 254 mm x H: 101.6 mm
W: 13 in x L: 10 in x H: 4 in
W: 330.2 mm x L: 254 mm x H: 101.6 mm
W: 13 in x L: 10 in x H: 4 in
W: 330.2 mm x L: 254 mm x H: 101.6 mm
W: 13 in x L: 10 in x H: 4 in
W: 330.2 mm x L: 254 mm x H: 101.6 mm
W: 13 in x L: 10 in x H: 4 in
W: 152.4 mm x L: 101.6 mm x H: 101.6 mm
W: 6 in x L: 4 in x H: 4 in
W: 558.8 mm x L: 457.2 mm x H: 69.85 mm
W: 22 in x L: 18 in x H: 2.75 in
W: 558.8 mm x L: 457.2 mm x H: 69.85 mm
W: 22 in x L: 18 in x H: 2.75 in
W: 330.2 mm x L: 254 mm x H: 101.6 mm
W: 13 in x L: 10 in x H: 4 in

Packaged Weight

Part Number

0.71 kg / 1.6 lbs

1EX0084

0.26 kg / 0.59 lbs

1EX3119

Est. 0.85 kg / 1.88 lbs 1EX0102

Est. 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs 1EX2705

Est. 0.48 kg / 1.05 lbs 1EX2870

Est. 0.48 kg / 1.05 lbs 1EX2873

Est. 1.4 kg / 3.1 lbs

1EX3103

Est. 2.26 / kg 5 lbs 1EX3104

Est. 3.4 kg / 7.5 lbs 1EX3105

Est. .92 kg / 2.05 lbs 1EX3106

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1. Overview 1.9 List of CRUs

Component
NVMe 15.36TB Solid State Drive (SSD)

Packaged Dimensions
W: 285.75 mm x L: 163.32 mm x H: 69.85 mm
W: 11.25 in x L: 6.43 in x H: 2.75 in

Packaged Weight Est. 1.74 kg / 3.84 lbs

Part Number
1EX3107

PCIe M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)

W: 330.2 mm x L: 254 mm x H: 101.6 mm
W: 13 in x L: 10 in x H: 4 in

Est. 0.32 kg / 0.72 lbs 1EX3108

System Fan Assembly

W: 330.2 mm x L: 254 mm x H: 101.6 mm
W: 13 in x L: 10 in x H: 4 in

Est. 0.64 kg / 1.43 lbs 1EX3109

Drive Pack with Back Plane (No Drives)

W: 330.2 mm x L: 254 mm x H: 101.6 mm
W: 13 in x L: 10 in x H: 4 in

Est. 0.53 kg / 1.17 lbs 1EX3110

Handle Assembly with LCD Display

W: 457.2 mm x L: 152.4 mm x H: 101.6 mm
W: 18 in x L: 6 in x H: 4 in

Est. 0.72 kg / 1.6 lbs 1EX3111

64GB DDR4-3200 RDIMM

W: 152.4 mm x L: 101.6 mm x H: 101.6 mm
W: 6 in x L: 4 in x H: 4 in

Est. 0.46 kg / 1.02 lb 1EX3112

Mellanox CX-7 2 x 200GB NIC

W: 330.2 mm x L: 254 mm x H: 101.6 mm
W: 13 in x L: 10 in x H: 4 in

Est. 0.77 kg / 1.7 lbs 1EX3113

TPM Module 2.0

W: 152.4 mm x L: 101.6 mm x H: 101.6 mm
W: 6 in xL: 4 in x H: 4 in

Est. 0.32 kg / 0.72 lbs 1EX3114

Intel VROC Premium

W: 152.4 mm x L: 101.6 mm x H: 101.6 mm
W: 6 in xL: 4 in x H: 4 in

Est. 0.3 kg / 0.67 lbs 1EX3115

Internal Cable Kit

W: 330.2 mm x L: 254 mm x H: 101.6 mm
W: 13 in x L: 10 in x H: 4 in

Est. 0.81 kg / 1.79 lbs 1EX3117

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This section provides information about the major internal and external components of the Ultrastar Transporter portable storage server.
In This Chapter:
- NVMe 15.36TB Solid State Drive (SSD)................................................................. 13 - M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)....................................................................................... 14 - Host Bus Adapter (HBA)..............................................................................................15 - Network Interface Card (NIC).................................................................................... 16 - Power Supply Unit (PSU).............................................................................................17 - DDR4 RDIMM Description.......................................................................................... 18 - System Fan Module...................................................................................................... 19 - Rail Kit............................................................................................................................... 20
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2. Components 2.1 NVMe 15.36TB Solid State Drive (SSD)

2.1 NVMe 15.36TB Solid State Drive (SSD)
The Ultrastar Transporter is configured with twenty four (24) Western Digital SN650 15.36TB NVMe Solid State Drives (SSDs). The NVMe 15.36TB SSD offers improved performance consistency, high storage utilization, and are optimized for moving large datasets fast and efficiently. The drives are connected directly to drive planes in groups of four (4) that are seated on a horizontal Power Distribution Board (PDB).

2.1.1SSD Specifications

Table 12: NVMe 15.36TB Solid State Drive (SSD) Specification Summary

Specification

Value

Part Number

1EX3107

Number per Enclosure

24

Dimensions

W: 69.85 mm x L: 100.45 mm x H: 15 mm /
W: 2.74 in x L: 3.95 in x H: 0.59 in

Capacity per drive

15.36TB

Interface

PCIe Gen4 NVMe

Physical Mounting

Drive plane

Component Weight

149 g / .328 lbs

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2.2 M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)

2. Components 2.2 M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)

The Ultrastar Transporter contains two (2) Western Digital SN740 2TB M.2 SSD boot drives that hold the operating system.
2.2.1 M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) Specifications

Table 13: M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) Specification Summary

Specification Part Number

Value 1EX3108

Number per Enclosure

2

Dimensions

W: 22 mm x L: 80 mm /
W: 0.86 in x L: 3.15 in

Capacity

2TB per drive

Form Factor

M.2

Interface

PCIe Gen4 NVMe

Component Weight

5.4 g / 0.19 oz

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2.3 Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

2. Components 2.3 Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

The Ultrastar Transporter contains two (2) Atto® S4FF HBAs that provide the connection between all of the system drives. Each HBA handles the connections for twelve (12) drives.
2.3.1HBA Specifications

Table 14: Host Bus Adapter (HBA) Specification Summary

Specification Part Number

Value 1EX3106

Number per Enclosure

2

Dimensions

W: 68.90 mm x L:167.65 mm /
W:2.71 in x L: 6.6 in

Connectors

Four (4) (SFF-8654)

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2.4 Network Interface Card (NIC)

2. Components 2.4 Network Interface Card (NIC)

The Ultrastar Transporter contains a Mellanox® ConnectX7® 200Gb Dual port QSFP112 Ethernet controller that controls the wired network connections. The dual 200Gb-capable port can be accessed from the rear of the system.
2.4.1NIC Specifications

Table 15: Network Interface Card (NIC) Specification Summary

Specification

Value

Part Number

1EX3113

Number per Enclosure

1

Dimensions

W: 68.9mm x L: 167.65mm /
W: 2.71in x L: 6.6in

Port Configuration

Dual QSFP112

Data Rate Per Port

200Gb

System Interface Type

PCIe Gen4 PCIe

Component Weight

54.43 g / 1.92 oz

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2. Components 2.5 Power Supply Unit (PSU)

2.5 Power Supply Unit (PSU)

The Ultrastar Transporter contains a 1300W PSU requiring an input voltage between 100 - 240VAC, auto-ranging. The PSU is 80PLUS Titanium certified and utilizes a C14 power cable receptacle.

2.5.1 PSU Specifications

Table 16: Power Supply Unit (PSU) Specification Summary Specification Part Number
Number per Enclosure

Value 1EX3103
1

Dimensions

W: 40 mm x L: 240 mm x H: 100 mm / W: 1.57 in x L: 9.44 in x H: 3.93 in

Power Output Input Voltage

1300W 100 - 240VAC, auto-ranging

Output Voltage

12.2V (main) 12.2Vsb (standby)

kVA
PSU Efficiency Connector Type Component Weight

10% load (0.9 PF) = 0.944 kVA 20% load (0.95 PF) = 0.8947 kVA 50% load (0.98 PF) = 0.8673 kVA 100% load (0.99 PF) = 0.8585 kVA
80PLUS Titanium C14
1.67 kg / 3.7 lbs

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2.6 DDR4 RDIMM Description

2. Components 2.6 DDR4 RDIMM Description

The Ultrastar Transporter contains two (2) 64GB DDR4 RDIMMs installed into slots C1 and G1. The RDIMMs are prepopulated into the approved configuration to maximize system performance.

2.6.1 DDR4 RDIMM Specifications

DDR4 RDIMM Specification Summary
Specification Part Number Number per Enclosure
Dimensions
Memory Voltage Speed
DDR

Value 1EX3112
2 W: 18.75 mm x L: 133.35 mm
/ W: .72 in x L: 5.25 in
64GB 1.2V 3200 MHz DDR4

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2.7 System Fan Module

2. Components 2.7 System Fan Module

The Ultrastar Transporter contains five (5) internal fan modules mounted behind the drive plane to maintain proper cooling across the entire system and its components.
2.7.1 System Fan Module Specifications

Table 18: System Fan Module Specification Summary Specification Part Number
Number per Enclosure

Value 1EX3109
5

Dimensions

W: 38 mm x L: 60 mm x H: 60 mm / W: 1.5 in x L: 2.36 in x H: 2.36 in

Fan RPMs Acoustics Rated Voltage Component Weight

16,000 RPM 66.0 dB(A)
12V 130 g / 4.59 oz

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2.8 Rail Kit

2. Components 2.8 Rail Kit
The Ultrastar Transporter can be installed into a rack using rack mounted rails. The rail kit contains a set of two 2U, shelf-style rails with spring-loaded inner arms that accommodate different rack rail lengths. The rails include mounting hardware with captive screws to secure the rails and system in place.

2.8.1 Rail Kit Specifications

Table 19: Rail Kit Specification Summary Specification Part Number
Number Per Enclosure Rail Length
Component Weight

Value 1EX2861 1 Pair w/ mounting hardware 711.2 mm / 28 in (min) - 914.4 mm / 36 in (max) 5.26 kg / 11.6 lbs

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The Ultrastar Transporter Appliance contains a number of components with firmware that can be upgraded, configured, or reloaded, depending on the maintenance need. This section provides the steps required to successfully power up, install an operating system, and manage the Ultrastar Transporter.
In This Chapter:
- Configuration and Initial Bring Up.......................................................................... 22 - Operating System Installation.................................................................................. 25 - Updating the Motherboard Firmware....................................................................26 - Motherboard 10GBase-T Driver Update...............................................................29 - Atto Storage Add in Card Firmware Update.......................................................29 - Mellanox Ethernet Adapter Utilities and Firmware Install.............................. 31 - Advanced BIOS Settings............................................................................................ 39 - WDC SN740 Management......................................................................................... 41 - WDC SN650 NVMe SSD Firmware Update.........................................................48 - Configure Software RAID Set...................................................................................48 - Removing a RAID Volume........................................................................................... 51 - Front Panel LCD Display Setup............................................................................... 52
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3.1 Configuration and Initial Bring Up
3.1.1Configuration
The following is required to operate the system: · Standard Power Cable ­ 120/240 VAC · VGA Monitor · USB Mouse & Keyboard · RJ45 CAT5E Cable · Direct Attach Copper Cable · DB9 to USB-A Cable (depending on connection method)
Refer to the following image when connecting the power and data cables.
Figure 16: Location of I/O Connections

3.1.2Connecting the Ultrastar Transporter System and Entering Bios Setup
Step 1: There are two methods to connect the Ultrastar Transporter system. · Method 1 - Connect the system using VGA/USB: a. Attach a console display to the VGA port on the rear of the system. b. Attach a keyboard and mouse to the USB 3.0 ports. c. Connect a RJ45 CAT5E Cable to the left-most 10GBase-T port. d. Connect a Direct Attach Copper Cable to the high speed 200Gb QSFP112 port. e. Connect the power cable. Note: The power supply is auto ranging so can handle 240 VAC input.
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· Method 2 - Connect the system to a host using the DB9 to USB-A Cable:
Note: This method requires a host with terminal emulations with a keyboard, mouse, and display.
a. Attach the supplied DB9 to USB-A Cable to the serial port on the rear of the system. b. Plug the other end of the DB9 to USB-A Cable to the host and use a terminal to log
into the Serial port. c. Connect a RJ45 CAT5E Cable to the left-most 10GBase-T port. d. Connect a Direct Attach Copper Cable to the high speed 200Gb QSFP112 port. e. Connect the power cable.
Note: The power supply is auto ranging so can handle 240 VAC input.
f. Verify that the following terminal settings for the serial port have been applied before logging in.  Baud Rate: 115200  Data: 8 bit  Parity: Parity  Stop: 1 bit  Flow Control: none
Step 2: Boot the Ultrastar Transporter and enter BIOS setup. a. Boot server by pressing the on-board Power button.
Figure 17: Power Button Location

b. While the system is booting, press the DEL or DELETE on the keyboard to enter BIOS setup.

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Figure 18: Initial BIOS Screen

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3.2 Operating System Installation
Installing an Operating System
To install an Operating System on the Ultrastar Transporter, navigate to the BIOS Boot options by using the arrow keys on the keyboard. Set the boot order for either <USB> or <PXE> and follow the OS vendor's installation instructions.
Figure 19: Boot Options

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3.3 Updating the Motherboard Firmware
The following section provides information on updating the BIOS, BMC, and CPLD on the ASRock Rack SPC621D8-2L2T Motherboard.
Important: The Ultrastar Transporter ships with the latest version of approved firmware customized specifically for the Ultrastar Transporter. The standard FW provided by ASRock Rack cannot not be used in place of what is provided on the WDC support portal (https:// portal.wdc.com/s/).
Note: The current firmware level is: · BIOS Version - L1.41Z · BMC Version - 4.03.00 · CPLD Version - V007
The majority of the firmware upgrade processes on a unit's IPMI GUI web interface are described by the ASRock Rack FAQ as provided at the following location: https://www.asrockrack.com/support/faq.asp. To upgrade the firmware via the Server Management Utility, download the latest asrrmgmttool_<version>.zip utility from the WDC support portal to a remote server on the same network as the IPMI port of the units to be upgraded. In the event a firmware upgrade is required on an Ultrastar Transporter with an existing firmware level beyond what is posted to the WDC support portal, follow the steps below.
3.3.1Upgrading the BIOS Firmware
To upgrade the firmware via the IPMI web interface, see the ASRock Rack FAQ section Steps to update BIOS firmware via IPMI webUI. If programming via command line, use the help command from the asrrmgmttool utility:
./asrrmgmttool -h
3.3.2Upgrading the BMC Firmware
To upgrade the firmware via the IPMI web interface, please see the ASRock Rack FAQ section BMC Firmware Update by IPMI AST2500. Follow the ASRockRack FAQ link (above) to see the section BIOS/ BMC FW mass update via Asrrmgmttool for instructions on implementing mass firmware updates using the tool GUI application. If programming via command line, use the help command from the asrrmgmttool utility:
./asrrmgmttool -h

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3.3.3Upgrading the CPLD Firmware
The CPLD firmware is very rarely be changed and therefore is not described in the ASRock Rack FAQs. The upgrade paths supported at this time are via the Ultrastar Transporter's IPMI Web Interface and via the asrrmgmttool command line.
3.3.3.1Upgrading the CPLD Firmware (IPMI Web Interface)
Step 1: To access the IPMI Web Interface, login to the Ultrastar Transporter's web interface via a web browser and type in the units IPMI IP address. Example: https://< IPMI IP Address.
Step 2: Select Maintenance and CPLD Update.

Step 3: Browse to the CPLD image downloaded from the portal and select Start CPLD update.
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Step 4: Once the Firmware has been uploaded to the unit, select Proceed.

3.3.3.2Upgrading the CPLD Firmware (Command Line)
If programming via command line, first verify the CPLD Firmware version with the following command from the asrrmgmttool utility:
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3. Management 3.4 Motherboard 10GBase-T Driver Update

./asrrmgmttool cpld_update get_fw_ver -h <IPMI IP Address> -u <Username ­ default admin> -p <Password ­ default admin or password>
Upgrade the CPLD Firmware with the following command:
./asrrmgmttool cpld_update -f <Firmware file provided by the portal in *.jed format> -h
<IPMI IP Address> -u <Username ­ default admin> -p <Password ­ default admin or password>
A full AC power cycle is required on the device to see the new CPLD firmware version as identified above.
3.4 Motherboard 10GBase-T Driver Update
The Intel X710 Ethernet Controller is installed for LAN on Motherboard functionality. This chip requires the Intel Driver. Install the X710 i40e-2.22.18 driver for Linux. https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/18026/intel-network-adapter-driver-for-pcie-40gigabit-ethernet-network-connections-under-linux.html
#apt install update #apt install build-essential -y
Verify the version of gcc install #gcc -version #mkdir x710 #cd x710
Move the downloaded driver package from $HOME/Downloads to the current directory. Extract the driver bundle #tar -xvzf downloaded_file.tar.gz
Navigate to the folder that is created #cd downloaded_file
Compile the driver #cd src #apt install make #make install
Reboot the system and verify the driver was installed correctly
#modinfo i40e
3.5 Atto Storage Add in Card Firmware Update
The Atto S4FF PCIe Switch Add in Card will have the latest firmware installed on it when the system arrives. This section is included for when the firmware is updated by the vendor.
Atto Switch firmware download
Prerequisites

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3. Management 3.5 Atto Storage Add in Card Firmware Update

$sudo apt-get install make gcc
Firmware Driver
lnx_drv_envmsc1_1020b5.tgz #tar xvzf ./ lnx_drv_envmsc1_1020b5.tgz #cd lnx_drv_envmsc1_1020b5 and install the driver #./install.sh
This will install the driver. Atto CLI tools Atinfo Examples:
· Controller info · atinfo -i controller
Figure 23: Atto Controller Information

Atflash Examples:
· Check flash version · atflash -p

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Figure 24: Check Atto Card Firmware Level

Update Flash atflash -f flsbundle_envmscl_2023_07_21beta
Figure 25: Flash Atto Card Firmware

3.6 Mellanox Ethernet Adapter Utilities and Firmware Install
Install utilities for Ubuntu Obtain address for Mellanox Network Controller root@Transformer:/home/hgst# lspci | grep -I Mellanox Figure 26: Network Controller Device ID
Determine what the network configuration is with "ip a" Figure 27: Network Configuration

The 10G RJ45 Ethernet connections have an IP address assigned. There are two 1G Ethernet interfaces that show up but are not accessible on the back panel.
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Network Adapter Updates
Network Adapter Management Download Browse to the following web site and download the Linux tools in DEB format. https://network.nvidia.com/products/adapter-software/firmware-tools/
Figure 28: Ethernet management tools download

Unpack the tgz file with the mft management tool From your ~/home/Download directory
Install gcc make dkms #apt-get install gcc make dkms -y

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Figure 29: Install Mellanox management tools

Figure 30: Install Mellanox Management Tools
Network Adapter Ubuntu 22.04 Driver Download
Download the appropriate driver in tgz format. https://network.nvidia.com/products/ethernet-drivers/linux/mlnx_en/

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Figure 31: Mellanox Driver Download

Unpack the driver
#tar xvzf ./mlnx_en-23.07-0.5.1.2-ubuntu22.04-x86_64.tgz #cd ./mlnx-en-23.07-0.5.1.2-ubuntu22.04-x86_64 #./install

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Figure 32: Mellanox Driver Download

Restart the driver
Verify the ethernet interfaces are up #lshw -c network -short

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$ethtool -i <interface_name> | grep driver -A1 # mlxfwmanager Figure 35: mlxfwmanager output
Network Adapter Firmware Download
Downloaded Mellanox firmware: Model: MCX755106AC-HEA PSID=MT_0000001045 https://network.nvidia.com/support/firmware/connectx7/ Figure 36: Mellanox Firmware Download

Unzip the firmware package

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Obtain the correct device name using the following command: # mlxfwmanager
Figure 38: mlxfwmanager current version

Figure 39: Mellanox Ethernet Adapter PCIe Device
Update the firmware Figure 40: Mellanox Ethernet Controller Firmware Update

When complete, follow the instructions to reset the network adapter

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# mlxfwreset ­d 51:00.0 reset Figure 41: Reset Mellanox Ethernet Controller

#mlxfwmanager Figure 42: Mellanox Ethernet Controller Updated Firmware

Managing networks with netplan on Ubuntu22.04 Edit the yaml file in /etc/netplan to add the static IP address
Important: The correct number of spaces and indentation is important ­ otherwise, an error will occur which looks like Invalid YAML at /etc/netplan//01-network-manager-all.yaml :
network: ethernets: eno1: dhcp4: true version: 2 renderer: NetworkManager
# netplan generate # netplan apply Type the following to get connection details from the Ethernet interface
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# ethtool eno1
3.7 Advanced BIOS Settings
The following section covers advanced BIOS settings that are required to configure the M.2 and data drive RAID sets.
Figure 43: VMD Technology

VMD for the M.2 SSD's is enable to allow for a RAID1 configuration of the Operating System. VMD for Storage expansion is enabled for PCIe slots 3 and 7. The CfgBar and MemBar 1 and 2 are preset to values to allow the correct resources to be allocated when the Ubuntu 22.04.3 Operating System boots up.
Figure 44: VMD Enabled for M.2 and PCIe Slot 3

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Figure 45: VMD Enabled for PCIe Slot 7

3. Management 3.7 Advanced BIOS Settings

Advanced ­ Intel Virtual RAID on CPU
M.2 modules configured as RAID1 Figure 46: VROC Configured for M.2 RAID1
VROC configuration showing 24 NVME SSD's that can be configured as a RAID 1,2,5 Set
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Figure 47: VROC Configured for NVMe SSD's

3. Management 3.7 Advanced BIOS Settings

Boot ­ CSM Compatibility
CSM needs to be Disabled to run in UEFI mode. If it is enabled or custom, the BIOS will hang when VMD is enabled. Figure 48: Compatibility Support Module
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3.8 WDC SN740 Management
The following procedure provides the necessary information needed to update the firmware on the Western Digital SN740 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD.
Configuring the M.2 modules for RAID1 Operating System Installation
Figure 49: Create RAID1 Volume on 2 - M.2 Modules

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Figure 50: Name M.2 RAID1 Volume

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Figure 51: Select RAID1 Volume

3. Management 3.8 WDC SN740 Management

Select the SSD's - The M.2 modules will be part of one VMD. Do not select span VMD Controllers

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Figure 52: Select M.2's for RAID1 Volume

3. Management 3.8 WDC SN740 Management

Scroll down and select Create Volume

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Figure 53: Create RAID1 Volume

3. Management 3.8 WDC SN740 Management

Confirm you want to create a new volume on the RAID1 M.2 modules Figure 54: Confirm RAID1 Volume creation

The RAID1 volume will show up as a valid RAID Volume

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Figure 55: RAID1 Volume created

3. Management 3.8 WDC SN740 Management

ESC up to main menu and save changes and exit
WDC SN740 Firmware Download and Install
Install nvme-cli utility Login as root
$sudo -s #apt update #apt install nvme-cli -y
Verify the m.2 module is installed #nvme list M.2 information is displayed.
Figure 56: M.2 Information

Create a temporary directory

#mkdir tmp

Download the firmware file Copy to the tmp directory

#cp 73116100.fluf tmp/ #cd tmp #nvme fw-download /dev/nvme0n1

- - fw=./ 73110100.fluf

Firmware download success Activate the firmware

#nvme fw-commit /dev/nvme0n1 - - slot 1 - - action 1

Reboot the server. Verify the firmware is installed on the M.2 module

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3. Management 3.9 WDC SN650 NVMe SSD Firmware Update

#nvme list
3.9 WDC SN650 NVMe SSD Firmware Update
Make sure the SSDs are found by the controller #nvme list Figure 57: NVMe Storage

Use the following to download new firmware to the SSDs #nvme -fw-download -fw=./coffeebay_GN_RA410001.vpkg /dev/nvmeXn1 Then commit the firmware #nvme -fw-commit /dev/nvmeXn1 -slot 2 -action 1 The SSDs in Transporter will have Instant Secure Erase (ISE). Reboot the server.
3.10 Configure Software RAID Set
Verify the devices with the following command. These devices will be used as arguments when configuring the VROC RAID volumes. Pay particular attention to the devices assigned to the SN740 M.2 modules and not use these when creating a RAID volume on the U.2 SN650 NVMe SSDs installed in the system.
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Figure 58: NVMe Storage

3. Management 3.10 Configure Software RAID Set

Verify the software RAID devices are found The OS NVMe device should show up as /dev/md126 as shown below: Figure 59: OS RAID1 volume
Install mdadm #apt update #apt install mdadm -y To verify the SSDs are assigned to the VMD controllers type the following command: # mdadm ­detail-platform There are three separate VMD controllers used in the system, two have the storage controllers with 12 SSDs each, and the third has the M.2 modules attached. A VMD RAID volume can be created spanning the two storage controllers or up to 5 RAID5 volumes can be created.
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Figure 60: VMD/VROC Devices

3. Management 3.10 Configure Software RAID Set

Special commands and arguments are required to create a VROC RAID volume from NVMe devices attached to a VMD Controller. If the two M.2 modules have been configured into a RAID1 set, then the next available device is imsm1. # mdadm -C /dev/md/imsm1 /dev/nvme[2-26]n1 -n 24 -e imsm Continue creating array? Y Mdadm: container /dev/md/imsm1 prepared. Next, a RAID 5 volume is created. # mdadm -C /dev/md/md1 /dev/md/imsm1 -n 24 -l 5 The following device should be created. /dev/md1 The 24 SSDs are now in a RAID 5 configuration To see the status of the initialization # cat /proc/mdstat The actual device may be named differently. In my case, the device created was /dev/md124 To see what the current rate of speed the system is using for initialization, type # cat /sys/block/md124/md/sync_speed_min 1000 (system) To speed up the initialization, type the following command: # echo 5000000 > /sys/block/md124/md/sync_speed_min
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This will substantially improve the initialization time. Make an ext4 file system on the 320 TB array #mkfs.ext4 ­F /dev/md124 Create a directory to mount the software RAID volume. /mnt/raid5 Mount the filesystem #mount /dev/md124 /mnt/raid5 Verify the new space is available #df -h -x /dev/tmpfs -x tmpfs Check the progress of the raid set initialization with: #cat /proc/mdstat
3.11 Removing a RAID Volume
Once a RAID volume is no longer being used and you want to remove it, use the following commands. Important: This will remove access to ALL data on the SSD volume.
Unmount the file system #umount /dev/md124 Determine the RAID device #cat /proc/mdstat Stop the mdadm RAID device #mdadm --stop /dev/md124 Remove mdadm RAID device #mdadm --remove /dev/md124 Zero the superblocks on the SSDs #mdadm --zero-superblock /dev/nvme1n1 /dev/nvme2n1 /dev/nvme3n1 /dev/nvme4n1 ... Verify the RAID device was removed #lsblk #cat /proc/mdstat

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3.12 Front Panel LCD Display Setup
Figure 61: Front Panel LCD Display

The Ultrastar Transporter's handle has an integrated 4-Line, 6-Button LCD display module. The primary function of the module is to power up/down/reset the system and enable user interaction with the system. It has two interfaces: an I2C interface that communicates with the unit's fan control module, and a USB interface that connects to a USB port on the motherboard. In Ubuntu Linux, the display module is typically enumerated as /dev/ttyACM0. Reference documentation, open source files, and example code for the Front Panel LCD module can be found at the following locations:
· Download files - https://www.crystalfontz.com/product/cfa835tfk-display-graphic-lcd-244x68 Navigate to the File and Downloadssection.
· Custom firmware examples - https://github.com/crystalfontz/CFA10052-Custom-Firmware-Example · Code examples - https://github.com/crystalfontz/cfa_linux_examples · CFA835 Datasheet - https://www.crystalfontz.com/products/document/4716/
CFA835_Datasheet_083122.pdf
Note: By default, normal Linux users do not have access to open serial devices for read/write access. One solution is to run lcd communication code as sudo. However, for best security practice, the user should be added to the dialout group. All users in the dialout group have open/read/write access to serial devices without using the sudo command. This can be done by executing the following command:
$ sudo usermod -a -G dialout [username]
Where [username] should be replaced with the user who should have dialout access. Log off and back onto the system. Serial devices should now be accessible to userland code for the user you just added to dialout.
3.12.1Power Up/Down
The Ultrastar Transporter is powered up, powered down, and reset via the Green Check and Red X buttons on the LCD module. The functionality of the buttons is programmed during manufacturing, and will override any functionality the buttons may have in your LCD control program.
Note: System Power Up, Power Down, and Reset are all activated with a long-press with the following timing:
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Table 20: Button Timing User Behavior
Press Green Check .25 seconds Press and hold Green Check 4 seconds Press and hold Red X 4 seconds

System State Off On On

Result System Powers Up
System Resets System Powers Down

Important:
It is critical that the LCD display's I/O configuration is configured properly to enable these ATX power control signals. If the LCD module gets corrupted, symptoms may include not powering up, powering down, or resetting properly.

The LCD module can be returned to its proper state over the USB communication path by opening a handle to the device and issuing an ATX_FUNCTIONALITY (0x1C) command. See CFA835 datasheet for details on this command. See the following image for an example code snippet that properly configures ATX functionality.
Figure 62: ATX Power Up/Down/Reset Code Example

To ensure this configuration change persists across LCD module resets, save the current LCD state to its non-volatile memory. Upon next reset of the LCD module, the following settings will be restored.
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Figure 63: Restored Settings

3. Management 3.12 Front Panel LCD Display Setup

3.12.2I2C Interface
The system's fan control module communicates directly with the LCD module over an I2C interface. The fan control module has direct control over LEDs #1 and #2 (see: Front LED Locations (page 6) ) to relay power and fault status information to the user. LEDs #3 and #4 are user-controlled via the USB interface.
Important: It is critical that the display's I2C address is 0x44 so that the fan control module can communicate with the LCD module properly. This address is programmed during manufacturing and should never change. If the address does get corrupted, symptoms may include errant power/fault status LED operation, and lack of Western Digital logo displaying on the LCD module during boot. The I2C address can be updated over the USB port by opening a handle to the device and issuing a PCMD2_CONFIGURE_INTERFACE command including 0x44 as the I2C address. See the CFA835 Datasheet for details on this command. See the following image for an example code snippet that properly configures the I2C address for the CFA835.
Figure 64: Configuring LCD Module I2C Address

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To ensure this configuration change persists across LCD module resets, save the current LCD state to its non-volatile memory. Upon next reset of the LCD module, the following settings will be restored.
Figure 65: Restored Settings

3.12.3USB Interface
The remaining two user-controlled LEDs (#3 and #4), and all display functionality including pixel state and key press detection can be controlled via a userland program. Display functionality includes but is not limited to:
· Powering up/down the system (the LCD module is configured for this during manufacture) · Clearing the display · Place text at a given (x ,y) cell location · Turn on/off user-controlled LEDs · Detect key presses Below is an example code snippet to write a character string at a given (x, y) cell location on the LCD module.
Figure 66: Writing Character String to an (x, y) Cell Location

Contact Western Digital if further assistance is required.

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In This Chapter:
- Electrostatic Discharge............................................................................................... 57 - Optimizing Location......................................................................................................57 - Power Connections.......................................................................................................57 - Power Cords.................................................................................................................... 58 - Rack-Mountable Systems.......................................................................................... 58 - Replaceable Batteries..................................................................................................58 - Safety and Service........................................................................................................59 - Safety Warnings and Cautions................................................................................ 59
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4.1 Electrostatic Discharge
CAUTION Electrostatic discharge can harm delicate components inside Western Digital products. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a discharge of stored static electricity that can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. It occurs when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent failures. Wear an ESD wrist strap for installation, service and maintenance to prevent damage to components in the product. Ensure the antistatic wrist strap is attached to a chassis ground (any unpainted metal surface). If possible, keep one hand on the frame when you install or remove an ESD-sensitive part. Before moving ESD-sensitive parts, place them in ESD static-protective bags until you are ready to install the part.
4.2 Optimizing Location
· Failure to recognize the importance of optimally locating your product, and failure to protect against electrostatic discharge (ESD) when handling your product, can result in lowered system performance or system failure.
· Do not position the unit in an environment with extreme high temperatures or extreme low temperatures. Be aware of the proximity of the unit to heaters, radiators, and air conditioners.
· Position the unit so that there is adequate space around it for proper cooling and ventilation. · Keep the unit away from direct strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, and electronic/electrical
equipment that generate electrical noise. · Do not place this product on an unstable surface. The product may fall, causing damage to the product. · Set up the unit on a stable surface, resting in the horizontal position, with the top or bottom side facing
up. · Do not set up or use the Ultrastar Transporter in the upright position. This may cause the unit to tip over
and result in personal injury or damage to the unit.
4.3 Power Connections
Be aware of the ampere limit on any power supply or extension cables being used. The total ampere rating being pulled on a circuit by all devices combined should not exceed 80% of the maximum limit for the circuit.
CAUTION The power outlet must be easily accessible and close to the unit.
Always use properly grounded, unmodified electrical outlets and cables. Ensure all outlets and cables are rated to supply the proper voltage and current.
This unit has a power supply connection; the power cord must be removed from the power supply to completely remove power from the unit. There is no switch or other disconnect device.

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When power cycling the unit, wait 10 seconds before re-applying power. Failure to do so may cause the enclosure to boot up in an inaccessible state. If this is encountered, remove power, wait 10 seconds, and then reapply power.
4.4 Power Cords

Use only tested and approved power cords to connect to properly grounded power outlets or insulated sockets of the rack's internal power supply.
If an AC power cord was not provided with your product, purchase one that is approved for use in your country or region.
CAUTION To avoid electrical shock or fire, check the power cord(s) that will be used with the product as follows:
· The power cord must have an electrical rating that is greater than that of the electrical current rating marked on the product.
· Do not attempt to modify or use the AC power cord(s) if they are not the exact type required to fit into the grounded electrical outlets.
· The power supply cord(s) must be plugged into socket-outlet(s) that is / are provided with a suitable earth ground.
· The power supply cord(s) is / are the main disconnect device to AC power. The socket outlet(s) must be near the equipment and readily accessible for disconnection.
4.5 Rack-Mountable Systems
CAUTION: Always install rack rails and storage enclosure according to Ultrastar Transporter product documentation. Follow all cautions, warnings, labels, and instructions provided within the rackmount instructions.
Reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
Observe the maximum rated ambient temperature, which is specified in the product documentation.
For safe operation of the equipment, installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow is not impeded so that the safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
4.6 Replaceable Batteries
If an equipment is provided with a replaceable battery, and if replacement by an incorrect type could result in an explosion (for example, with some lithium batteries), the following applies:
· if the battery is placed in an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA, there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in both the operating and servicing instructions;
· if the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipment, there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in the servicing instructions.
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CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF THE USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
4.7 Safety and Service

4. Safety 4.7 Safety and Service

All maintenance and service actions appropriate to the end-users are described in the product documentation. All other servicing should be referred to a Western Digital-authorized service technician.

To avoid shock hazard, turn off power to the unit by unplugging the power cord before servicing the unit. Use extreme caution around the chassis because potentially harmful voltages are present.
When replacing a hot-plug power supply, unplug the power cord to the power supply being replaced before removing it from the Ultrastar Transporter.
The power supply in this product contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the power supply. Hazardous voltage, current and energy levels are present inside the power supply. Return to manufacturer for servicing.

Use caution when accessing part of the product that are labeled as potential shock hazards, hazardous access to moving parts such as fan blades.
4.8 Safety Warnings and Cautions
To avoid personal injury or property damage, before you begin installing the product, read, observe, and adhere to all of the following safety instructions and information. The following safety symbols may be used throughout the documentation and may be marked on the product and/or the product packaging. CAUTION Indicates the presence of a hazard that may cause minor personal injury or property damage if the CAUTION is ignored. WARNING Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in serious personal injury if the WARNING is ignored.
Indicates potential hazard if indicated information is ignored.
Indicates shock hazards that result in serious injury or death if safety instructions are not followed.
Indicates do not touch fan blades, may result in injury.

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Indicates disconnect all power sources before servicing.

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In This Chapter:
- Country Certifications................................................................................................. 62 - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Class A Compliance..........................62 - Regulatory Statement of Compliance................................................................... 63 - Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity)................................................................ 63 - FCC Class A Notice......................................................................................................64 - ICES-003 Class A Notice--Avis NMB-003, Classe A......................................64 - Japanese Compliance Statement, Class A ITE................................................. 64 - Korean KCC Notice, Class A.....................................................................................64 - Scandinavian Safety Warnings................................................................................ 65 - Taiwan Warning Label Statement, Class A ITE..................................................65
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5. Regulatory 5.1 Country Certifications

5.1 Country Certifications

Ultrastar Transporter
The Ultrastar Transporter (DCS0030) complies to the latest country certifications:

Table 21: Ultrastar Transporter Country Certifications

Country/Region Australia/New Zealand

RCM

Authority or Mark

Europe

EN 62368-1 2nd Edition

Europe CE

CE - EN55032/EN55024

Japan

VCCI

Korea

KCC

Taiwan

BSMI

United Kingdom

UKCA

USA/Canada

UL 62368-1, FCC/ICES-001

5.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Class A Compliance
The (DCS0030) complies with and conforms to the latest international standards as applicable:
Emissions
· AS/NZS CISPR 32 · BSMI_CNS13438-1 · CE ­ EMC Directive 2014/30/EU · CISPR 32 · EN 55032 · FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Subpart B · ICES-003 Issue 7 · KSC9832 · VCCI V-3
Immunity
· EN 55035 · EN 61000-3-2 Harmonic Current Emissions · EN 61000-3-3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker · EN 61000-4-2 ESD · EN 61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity · EN 61000-4-4 EFT · EN 61000-4-5 Surge · EN 61000-4-6 RF Common Mode

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5. Regulatory 5.3 Regulatory Statement of Compliance

· EN 61000-4-8 Power Frequency Magnetic Field · EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips and Interruptions · KSC9835
5.3 Regulatory Statement of Compliance
Product Name: Ultrastar Transporter System Regulatory Model: DCS0030 Electromagnetic Compatibility Emissions: Class A
This product has been tested and evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (ITE) at accredited thirdparty laboratories for all safety, emissions and immunity testing required for the countries and regions where the product is marketed and sold. The product has been verified as compliant with the latest applicable standards, regulations and directives for those regions/countries. The suitability of this product for other product categories other than ITE may require further evaluation.
The product is labeled with a unique regulatory model that is printed on the label and affixed to every unit. The label will provide traceability to the regulatory approvals listed in this document. The document applies to any product that bears the regulatory model and type names including marketing names other than those listed in this document.
Safety Compliance
· BSMI CNS14336 · CE ­ Low Voltage Directive · CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1 · EN 62368-1 · IEC 60950-1 · IEC 62368-1 · IS 13252(PART 1):2010/ IEC 60950-1 · NOM-019-SCFI-1998 · UL 60950-1
Note: During safety certification, system was tested at a max temperature of 43C to verify system has additional margin to comply to safety standards at an elevated temperature.

5.4 Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity)
Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this system to the applicable Council Directives of the European Union, including the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU) and the Low Voltage Directive (2014/30/EU). A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the applicable directives has been made and is on file at Western Digital Europe.
· Ecodesign Directive (2019/424/EU) · RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
UK Import Representation Contact
Western Digital UK Limited PO Box 471

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5. Regulatory 5.5 FCC Class A Notice

Leatherhead KT22 2LU UK
Telephone: +44 1372 366000
EU Import Representation Contact
Western Digital EU Limited PO Box 13379 Swords, Co Dublin, Ireland
5.5 FCC Class A Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: 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 it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Western Digital may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate equipment.

5.6 ICES-003 Class A Notice--Avis NMB-003, Classe A
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
5.7 Japanese Compliance Statement, Class A ITE
The following Japanese compliance statement pertains to VCCI EMI regulations:

English translation:
This is a Class A product based on the Technical Requirement of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology (VCCI). In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions.

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5.8 Korean KCC Notice, Class A

5. Regulatory 5.8 Korean KCC Notice, Class A

English translation: NOTICE Class A equipment (equipment for business use). This equipment has been evaluated for its suitability for use in a business environment. When used in a residential environment, there is a concern of radio interference.
5.9 Scandinavian Safety Warnings
Apparatets stikprop skal tilsluttes en stikkontakt med jord som giver forbindelse til stikproppens jord. Laite on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag
5.10 Taiwan Warning Label Statement, Class A ITE
English translation: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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5. Regulatory 5.10 Taiwan Warning Label Statement, Class A ITE

English translation:
Please read the following instructions carefully
1. Do not place the device in a humid place. 2. Check the voltage before connecting to the power source. 3. When the device is not in use, please unplug the power cord to avoid injury due to unstable voltage. 4. Do not spill any liquid into the equipment to avoid short circuits. 5. For safety reasons, only practitioners who have received professional training can open the device. 6. Please do not adjust or repair the powered equipment by yourself to ensure your safety. 7. If you are accidentally injured, please find emergency personnel to give you proper first aid immediately.
Don't ignore your injury because of the minor injury.

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