IbaDeskline SAS Industrial Computer

IbaDeskline SAS Industrial Computer

Basic Product Information

Product positioning: ibaDeskline SAS is a high-performance tower computer designed specifically for industrial scenarios. Its core is used for industrial system debugging, measurement data recording, and analysis. It is compatible with IBA's full range of professional software and has high stability, scalability, and redundancy design. It is suitable for industrial environments that require high equipment reliability.

Model difference:

|Model | Processor | Memory | Expansion Slot | Graphics Card | USB Interface Configuration|

|IbaDeskline SAS | Xeon E3 | 8GB DDR3 | 1 x PCIe x16 (SAS-RAID controller)+5 x PCIe (iba measurement card) | Intel P4600/P4700 | Back 2 x USB 2.0+4 x USB 3.0, Top 2 x USB 3.0, Built in 1 x USB (dongle)|

|IbaDeskline SAS PCI | Core 2 Quad Q9400 | 8GB DDR2 | 1 x PCIe x16 (SAS-RAID controller)+1 x PCIe x4 (optional dedicated graphics card)+5 x PCI (iba measurement card) | Intel GMA 3100 | Back 6 x USB 2.0, Top 4 x USB 2.0, Built in 1 x USB (dongle)|

Core advantages: Supports RAID redundant storage and redundant power supply, hard disk hot swappable and replaceable, temperature and power failure monitoring functions, pre installed industrial grade operating system, compatible with IBA professional software, meeting the high reliability and scalability requirements of industrial scenarios.

Core Hardware and Functional Characteristics

Hardware Configuration

Category specific parameters

Processor ibaDeskline SAS: Xeon E3; ibaDeskline SAS PCI：Core 2 Quad Q9400

Memory ibaDeskline SAS: 8GB DDR3-RAM; ibaDeskline SAS PCI：8GB DDR2-RAM

Storage comes standard with 1 × 300GB SAS hard drive, expandable to 7 hard drives; Support SSD upgrade (480GB enterprise SAS SSD)

Network 2 × 1Gbit/s Ethernet interface (10/100/1000Mbps adaptive)

Audio ibaDeskline SAS: 7.1 channel HD audio; IbaDeskline SAS PCI: 5.1-channel HD audio

Video output ibaDeskline SAS: 1 × VGA+1 × HDMI/DVI; IbaDeskline SAS PCI: 1 x VGA (optional dedicated graphics card expansion)

Standard power supply: 90-264V AC/110-374V DC, maximum 400W;

RAID version: 100-240V AC, redundant 500W (dual power module)

Core Functions

Storage redundancy: Supports RAID 1 (mirroring) and RAID 6 (distributed parity) upgrades, achieved through a dedicated upgrade kit (RAID 1:43.000370; RAID 6:43.000371), with hard disk hot swappable replacement;

Fault monitoring: Optional ibaOut Temp (order number 11.110001) and ibaOut State (order number 11.110002) monitoring cards are available to monitor temperature and power status in real-time, and output error signals through LEDs and relays/pins;

System Recovery: Equipped with a Recovery DVD, it can quickly install the operating system and hardware drivers, and supports Windows Embedded Standard 7 and Windows Server 2008/2012 (R2);

Flexible Expansion: Supports the installation of IBA measurement cards, dedicated graphics cards (NVIDIA Quadro, PCIe x1 interface), and other expansion hardware to meet the needs of different industrial applications;

Multi language support: The operating system comes pre installed with 6 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian), and other languages can be added later.

Installation and System Configuration

Installation Requirements

Installation surface: horizontal, anti slip, no vibration, such as workbench or rack;

Space requirement: Reserve ≥ 150mm heat dissipation space on the back of the device to ensure air circulation;

Environmental requirements: working temperature 0-55 ℃, avoiding dust, moisture, and corrosive gases;

Power requirements: Connect to a grounded power outlet, and it is recommended to use a terminal block or UPS with overvoltage protection.

System Installation (via Recovery DVD)

Insert the Recovery DVD, set the BIOS to boot from the DVD, and press any key when "PRESS ANY KEY TO BOOT FROM DVD" appears;

Select system language (supports 6 languages), time format, and keyboard layout;

Enter the product key (required for Windows Server 2008/2012, not required for Windows Embedded Standard 7);

Partition configuration (6 options available):

Method 1: Allocate all new hard drives as system disks;

Method 2: Install the system after partitioning the new hard drive;

Method 3/4: Restore the corresponding operating system on the hard drive of the existing system;

Method 5/6: Replace the original operating system (such as Win7 with Server 2008);

Installation completed: The system automatically copies files and restarts twice, taking approximately 30-40 minutes throughout the process.

Hardware Expansion Installation

Safety prerequisite: Turn off the device power → unplug the power cord → wait for the component to cool down → release static electricity (touch the grounded metal);

Open the side panel: Loosen the 2 screws that fix the side panel on the back of the device → Push the side panel backwards → Lift it up and remove it;

Install extended hardware:

Expansion card (PCIe/PCI): Insert into the corresponding slot and secure the buckle;

Hard drive: Install onto the hard drive bracket, connect the data cable and power cable;

Dedicated graphics card (ibaDeskline SAS PCI only): Insert into the reserved PCIe x4 slot and connect to a DVI/VGA adapter;

Restore device: Reinstall the side panel and tighten the screws → Connect the power cord and peripherals.

Equipment Structure and Monitoring Components

Appearance and Internal Structure

Front: Built in optical drive (with write function), hard drive slot (supporting 1-7 hard drives);

Top: USB interface (divided by model 2.0/3.0), headphone/microphone interface, power button, reset button;

Back: power switch and socket, network interface, USB interface, video output interface, expansion slot, grounding terminal;

Internal: Power supply unit (dual module for redundant models), PCIe/PCI expansion slot, hard disk controller, 12cm cooling fan, built-in USB interface (for software encryption dongle).

Fault Monitoring Components

Monitoring card model, core functions, interface specifications, output characteristics

IbaOut Temp monitors temperature and power status, dual relay output 2-pin connector power failure/outage: POWER switch closed;

Normal temperature: Both switches are disconnected;

Overtemperature: TEMP switch closed;

Contact capacity: 60V/400mA

IbaOut State monitors temperature and power status, distinguishing error types. 6-pin connectors output power failure, overheating, and other states through different pin combinations;

Contact capacity: 220V DC/300mA

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Routine maintenance process

Remove all removable storage media (DVDs, memory cards, etc.);

Turn off the operating system → turn off the device power → unplug the power cord;

Remove the side panel (left or both sides);

Perform maintenance operations (cleaning dust, inspecting fans, replacing components);

Reinstall the side panel → connect the power cord → power on test.

Power replacement (redundant version)

Fault diagnosis: The green indicator light of the power module is off or the device emits a buzzing alarm;

Replacement steps: Loosen the fixing screws of the power module → Pull out the faulty module directly → Insert a new module of the same model → Tighten the fixing screws (supports hot swapping, no need to shut down).

RAID System Recovery (Hard Disk Failure)

Fault diagnosis: The device beeps an alarm, and the faulty hard drive is not displayed in maxView Storage Manager;

Recovery steps:

Hot swappable replacement of faulty hard drives (only applicable to qualified professionals);

Start maxView Storage Manager and log in with the administrator account (administrator/xadmin);

Select the new hard drive ->click "Initialize" to initialize ->click "Spare Management" ->select "Global" ->confirm completion;

Check the "Tasks" column to monitor the reconstruction progress, and close the software after completion.

Summary of Technical Parameters

Category specific indicators

Physical parameter dimensions: 460mm (height) × 205mm (width) × 490mm (depth);

Weight: Standard 16kg, RAID 1 19kg, RAID 6 20kg (including packaging/documentation)

Electrical parameter power supply: Standard model 90-264V AC/110-374V DC (47-63Hz), maximum 400W;

RAID model 100-240V AC (47-63Hz), redundant 500W;

Fan current: 40-400mA

Environmental parameters operating temperature: 0-55 ℃; Storage/transportation temperature: -25-70 ℃;

Humidity: DIN 40040 Class F (no condensation); Protection level: IP20

Extended parameter hard disk expansion: 1-7 SAS hard disks (300GB/600GB/900GB optional), supporting SSD upgrade;

Slot Expansion: PCIe x16/x4/x1, PCI (by model)