Getting Started With the SEL-3355-2

What You Will Need

Required Items:

• SEL-3355-2 Computer
• Power cable(s)
• Monitor with DisplayPort or DVI cable
• USB keyboard
• USB mouse
• Phillips® screwdriver
• 1/8-inch slotted screwdriver

Optional Items:

• Ethernet cable
• USB storage device
• SEL Computing Products Literature and Software DVD
• USB CD/DVD Drive

What Is Included

Verify that the following items are included:

• Operating System DVD (if ordered with Windows Server)
• SEL Computing Products Literature and Software DVD
• SEL-3355-2 Computer
• Computing Platform Security Tips document

Product Overview

The SEL-3355-2 is a rack-mountable rugged computer designed for extreme environments. It features:

• Intel® Xeon E3 processor
• Four 2.5" SATA drive bays with hot-swap and RAID capabilities
• Six USB 3.1 ports
• Five PCI expansion card slots
• Two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
• Dual, redundant power supplies with hot-swap
• Watchdog timer for automatic recovery from system lockup
• Three display interfaces supporting simultaneous independent displays
• HD Audio inputs and output

Front Panel Features:

• LAMP TEST Button: Programmable as an on/off or reset button.
• ENABLED and ALARM LEDs: Indicate operational status.
• ETHERNET Status Indicators: Link (LNK) and Activity (ACT) LEDs for Ethernet ports.
• SERIAL Status Indicators: Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX) LEDs for serial ports.
• PINHOLE Button: Reset and power functions.
• HDD Activity Indicator: Illuminates when SATA drives are accessed.
• AUXILIARY Status Indicators: Three programmable, bicolor LEDs.
• USB Ports: Two USB 3.1 ports.
• SATA Drive Bay: Removable cover plate for front access to SATA drives.

Rear Panel Features:

• DVI-D Ports: For connecting digital monitors (DVI or HDMI adapter).
• ETH1 and ETH2: Onboard Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
• USB Ports: Four USB 3.1 peripherals at the rear panel.
• AUDIO Ports: Line Input (blue), Line Output (green), and Microphone Input (pink).
• COM1 and COM2: Standard EIA-232 serial ports with configurable +5 Vdc power on Pin 1.
• DISPLAYPORT: For connecting DisplayPort monitors.
• ALARM: Form C alarm contact output.
• PCI Expansion Slots: For installing SEL or third-party PCI or PCI Express expansion cards.
• Earth Ground Terminal Screw: For earth ground connection.
• POWER Supply Modules: Rated input voltage marked near terminals.

Procedure Overview

This guide covers the following primary tasks:

• Unpack and Setup
• First Boot
• Install Expansion Cards
• Install Operating System
• Install Applications
• Create a Backup With SEL BaRT
• Long-Term Storage

Unpack and Setup

Verify that the correct number and type of power supplies are installed.

Step 1: Connect the keyboard and mouse to any of the USB ports.

Step 2: Connect the monitor(s) to the video ports (DVI-D or DisplayPort).

Step 3: Connect an Ethernet cable to either ETH1 or ETH2 for network access. The LEDs indicate link and activity.

Step 4: Connect to serial ports COM 1 or COM 2 if needed. These ports support various data rates and parity settings.

Step 5: Connect wires to the compression terminal block for the Alarm contact using a 1/8-inch slotted screwdriver. The contact can be wired normally closed or normally open.

Step 6: Power the SEL-3355-2 using a single or dual redundant power supply. Check the power supply labeling for rated input voltage.

Step 7: Wire the power cable to the compression terminal block using a 1/8-inch slotted screwdriver.

Step 8: Attach the compression terminal block to the power supply. Disconnecting this block will disconnect power.

First Boot

For SEL-3355-2 With Microsoft Windows

Upon initial startup, configure the operating system, including creating a user account and password. Verify that all SATA drives are installed and correctly configured, and that all hardware and software packages are installed.

Hard Drive(s) Verification:

1. Click the Start button, type 'partition', and select 'Create and format hard disk partitions'.
2. In Disk Management, verify that a disk is listed for each SATA drive ordered with the system.
3. If drives are not displayed, open the SATA drive bay on the front panel and verify installation.
4. If drives are installed but not displayed, turn off the computer, pull out and reinstall each drive one at a time, then restore power and verify again.
5. If drives are still not present, contact customer service.

Hardware Verification:

1. Click the Start button, type 'device', and select 'Device Manager'.
2. In Device Manager, check for missing device drivers (e.g., under 'Other devices' or 'Unknown device'). Install drivers from the Literature and Software DVD if necessary.
3. Verify the number of serial and Ethernet ports by checking 'Network adapters' and 'Ports (COM & LPT)'.

Software Verification:

1. Click the Start button, type 'programs and features', and select 'Programs and Features'.
2. Verify that all ordered software packages are listed.

For an SEL-3355-2 With No Operating System

If no bootable operating system is installed, the system boots to an EFI Shell.

SATA Drive Verification (No OS):

1. Restart the SEL-3355-2 and press F2 to enter BIOS setup.
2. In System Configuration, select 'SATA Configuration' and verify that SATA drives are listed in Slots 1-4.
3. If drives are not listed, follow steps 4-6 from the 'Hard Drive(s) Verification' section above.

Install Expansion Cards

The SEL-3355-2 supports PCI Express (PCIe) and legacy PCI cards.

1. Remove power and the top cover of the SEL-3355-2.
2. Remove the cover plate from the desired expansion slot.
3. Ensure the expansion card is completely inserted into the slot before securing it with the retaining screw.
4. Replace the top cover.

Refer to the expansion card's documentation for specific software or driver installation instructions.

Install Operating System

To install an operating system from a DVD:

1. Attach an external DVD-ROM drive to a USB port.
2. Insert the installation DVD and start/restart the SEL-3355-2. The system should boot from the DVD automatically.
3. If the system does not boot from the DVD, restart and press F5 to load the Boot Menu. Select the DVD-ROM drive and press Enter.

Note: If the DVD-ROM drive is not listed or does not boot, it may be incompatible or the DVD may not be bootable.

After OS installation, install SEL System Monitor (SysMon) and SEL drivers from the Literature and Software DVD.

Install Applications

For additional applications, use an external USB DVD-ROM drive or a USB drive for file transfer. Ensure the system is protected from malware by scanning USB drives with antivirus software.

Create a Backup With SEL BaRT

It is recommended to create a backup of the configured SEL-3355-2 using the SEL Backup and Recovery Tool (SEL BaRT), included on the Literature and Software DVD. SEL BaRT allows for disk backups to be stored on a USB storage device.

Long-Term Storage

The SEL-3355-2 has a battery for its real-time clock. If the unit is stored for over a year without power, the battery may deplete and should be replaced.

Technical Support

For questions or comments, contact Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.:

• Address: 2350 NE Hopkins Court, Pullman, WA 99163-5603 U.S.A.
• Tel: +1.509.338.3838
• Fax: +1.509.332.7990
• Internet: selinc.com/support
• Email: info@selinc.com