Seeed reServer Mini Edge Server for High Performance Computing Application User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Seeed
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Seeed reServer Mini Edge Server for High Performance Computing Application
reServer is based on an ODYSSEY X86 v2 board and powered by the latest Intel® CoreTM 11th Gen. processor and Intel® UHD Graphics or Intel® Iris Xe Graphics, which delivers high CPU and AI performance for various applications. It has two high-speed 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet ports and supports hybrid connectivity including BLE and WIFI. Meanwhile, reServer is of compact design to work efficiently in almost any scenario. The neat structure of reServer also makes it simple to access to the hard drives, memory and PCIe slots which allows easy installation, upgrades and maintenance.
Having dual SATA III 6.0Gbps data connectors, reServer is able to equip up to two 3.5″/2.5″ SATA internal hard disk drives to acquire more storage. It also has M.2 connectors to connect to various SSDs for faster read and write speeds.
Features
- Powered by the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ CPU and Intel® UHD Graphics or Intel® Iris Xe Graphics.
- Rich peripherals including dual® 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet ports, USB 3.2 Type A port, USB 2.0 Type-A port, HDMI port and DP port
- Support hybrid connectivity including BLE and WIFI
- Dual SATA III 6.0 Gbps data connectors for 3.5″/2.5″ SATA hard disk drives with enough space inside the enclosure to store them both
- M.2 B-Key/ M-Key/ E-Key for expandability such as SSD
- Pre-installed Windows 10 Enterprise (Unactuated), also support another Windows OS and Linux OS
Specification
Comparison
Quick Start with reServer
If you want to get started with reServer in the fastest and easiest way, you can follow the guide below. reServer before reading this part.
Hardware Required
For this part, we will introduce how to install or replace some hardware inside reServer. If there are no needs for you, please skip it. You might follow the Assembly Guide Manual attached at the end of this page to access to the main board of
DDR4 Installation
DDR4-3200MT/s has been pre-installed for all versions of reServer but you can
also add a new DDR4 to the other channel or replace the pre-installed one with
your own to expand memory. The dual-channel SO-DIMM slots support DDR4
3200MT/s up to 64GB in total.
SSD Installation
A NV Me SSD has been pre-installed for all versions of reServer, while, still,
the M.2
M-Key 2242/2280(PCIe 3.0 x4) allows you to replace it with the SSD you desire.
WIFI Module Installation
All versions of reServer have installed 2230 Dual Band WIFI AX201 Module at
M.2 E-Key 2242/2280(PCIe 3.0×4). If you want to replace the pre-installed WIFI
Module, feel free to follow the steps below.
Step 1. Remove the SSD from M.2 M-Key slot.
Step 2. Take off the WIFI antenna cable and remove the pre-installed WIFI
Module from M.2 E-Key
Step 3. Install the new WIFI Module and connect the WIFI antenna cable
back to it.
Step 4. Install the SSD back to M.2 M-Key.
Note: reServer is shipped with two 2.⅘GHz WiFi Antennas, you can attach
the
antenna to the adapter which connects with the antenna cable of the WiFi
module inside the reServer to achieve better WiFi connectivity
HDD Installation
reServer supports installing two 3.5″/2.5″ internal hard disk drives to
acquire more storage. (The HDDs are not included in reServer) Please follow
the steps to install the HDDs.
Step 1. Remove the screws and pull out the brackets
Step 2. Attach the HHDs to the brackets with screws
Step 3. Push the HDD brackets down to connect the HHDs with the SATA
ports.
Step 4. Fix the HDD brackets with screws
Hardware Connection
For this part, we will introduce the interface connection of reServer. There are two versions of reServer. Please note that different versions might have different interfaces.
Display Connection
There are three methods for reServer to connect to a display while the third
method is only for High-performing versions.
Method 1. HDMI Port、
Method 2. DP Port
Keyboard and Mouse Connection
Connect keyboard and mouse through USB ports. There are one USB 3.2 port and one USB 2.0 port for Basic versions while there are one USB 3.2 port and two USB 2.0 ports for High-performing versions. Basic version
Power Connection
There are two methods to power up reServer, and the second one is only for
Highperforming versions.
Method 1. Simply connect AC-DC power adapter (included in the product box)
with AC power cord (Out of the product box but still in the package), then
connect it to 12V DC Jack of reServer. Method 2. Connect USB Type-C charging
cable (Not included in reServer) to the Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C port (This
port is only available with High-performing versions)
Operation System Installation
For all versions of reServer, Windows 10 Enterprise (Unactuated) has been preinstalled, you can simply boot it up and activate the OS. However, reServer still supports another Windows OS and, also, Linux OS, so you can cover the preinstalled OS with the one you want.
Note: 5G Band(W52): indoor use only
Warming
he user’s manual or instruction manual shall include the following statement
in a prominent location in the text of the manual:
This device needs to be used at a distance greater than 20cm.
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, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is needed.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
And the following additional information shall be contained in the user or instruction manual:
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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body.