Fujitsu Siemens Computers PRIMERGY RX100 S4 User manual

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PRIMERGY RX100 S4 User’s Guide
Areas Covered
Before Reading This Manual
This section explains the notes for your safety and conventions used in this manual.
Make sure to read this section.
Chapter 1 Overview
This chapter explains component names and basic operations of this server, as well as an
overview of the software provided with this server. In addition, the workflow, from placing the
server to starting the operation, is also described.
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation
This chapter explains the preparation on the server and cautions necessary before OS
installation. Please read this chapter before starting installation.
Chapter3 OS Installation Using ServerStart
This chapter explains how to install the OS in the server using ServerStart.
Chapter4 Manual OS Installation
This chapter explains how to install the OS in the server without using ServerStart.
Chapter5 Operations after OS Installation
This chapter explains the operations to be performed after OS installation. Make sure to
perform those operations before operating the server.
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools
For stable PRIMERGY server operations, we recommend that high reliability tools be installed.
This chapter explains the installation and necessary settings of high reliability tools.
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options
This chapter explains how to install internal options on this server.
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities
This chapter explains how to make the environment settings necessary to operate the server and
how to use each utility.
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance
This chapter explains the operations that become necessary after starting to use this server as
well as daily care and maintenance.
Appendix
This appendix explains the specifications for the server and internal options. It also covers how
to recycle the products.

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Before Reading This Manual
■Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries.
Intel, Xeon, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the
USA and other countries.
Linux is a trademark or registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the USA and other countries.
Red Hat and all Red Hat-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. in the
United States and other countries.
BrightStor and ARCserve are registered trademarks of CA, Inc.
Other product names used are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers.
Other products are copyrights of their respective manufacturers.
All Rights Reserved, Copyright© FUJITSU LIMITED 2007
Screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
For Your Safety...
This manual contains important information, required to operate the server safely.
Thoroughly review the information in this manual before using the server. Especially note the points under "Safety Precautions", and only
operate the server with a complete understanding of the material provided.
This manual and "Safety Precautions" should be kept in an easy-to-access location for quick reference when using this server.
Data Backup
To protect data stored in this device (including basic software such as the operating system and application software), perform backup and
other necessary operations. Note that data protection is not guaranteed when repairs are performed. It is the customer's responsibility to
maintain backup copies in advance.
In case of data loss, Fujitsu assumes no liability for data maintenance or restoration and damages that occur as a result of the data loss for any
reason, except for items covered under warranty.
High Safety
The Products are designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated or general use, including without limitation, general office use,
personal use, household use, and ordinary industrial use, but are not designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated for use
accompanying fatal risks or dangers that, unless extremely high safety is secured, could lead directly to death, personal injury, severe physical
damage, or other loss (hereinafter "High Safety Required Use"), including without limitation, nuclear reaction control in nuclear facility,
aircraft flight control, air traffic control, mass transport control, medical life support system, missile launch control in weapon system. You
shall not use this Product without securing the sufficient safety required for the High Safety Required Use. If you wish to use this Product for
High Safety Required Use, please consult with our sales representatives in charge before such use.
Problems may occur with this device in the event of an instantaneous voltage drop of the power supply due to lightening, etc. To prevent an
instantaneous voltage drop of power supply, we recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply system.

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PRIMERGY RX100 S4 User’s Guide
Remarks
■Warning Descriptions
Various symbols are used throughout this manual. These are used to emphasize important points for your
safety and that of others. The following are the symbols and their meanings. It is important to fully
understand these symbols before reading this manual.
The following symbols are used to indicate the type of warning or caution being described.
■Symbols
Symbols used in this manual have the following meanings.
■Key Descriptions/Operations
Keys are represented throughout this manual in the following manner:
E.g.: [Ctrl] key, [Enter] key, [→] key, etc.
The following indicate pressing several keys at once:
E.g.: [Ctrl] + [F3] key, [Shift] + [↑] key, etc.
■CD-ROM Drive and DVD-RAM Drive Descriptions
In this manual, both CD-ROM and DVD-RAM drives are described as "CD-ROM drive". Unless
otherwise noted, a CD-ROM drive can also mean a DVD-RAM drive.
Ignoring this symbol could be potentially lethal.
Ignoring this symbol may lead to injury and/or damage the server or internal options.
A triangle mark emphasizes the urgency of the WARNING and CAUTION.
Details are described next to the triangle.
A barred circle ( ) warns against certain actions (Do Not).
Details are described next to the circle.
A black circle indicates actions that must be taken.
Details are described next to the black circle.
These sections explain prohibited actions and points to note when using this device.
Make sure to read these sections.
These sections explain information needed to operate the hardware and software properly.
Make sure to read these sections.
→This mark indicates reference pages or manuals.

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■Entering Commands (Keys)
Command entries are displayed in the following way:
• At each blank in command line (such as pointed place above), press the [Space] key once.
• When using Windows, commands are not case sensitive.
• CD-ROM drive names are shown as [CD-ROM drive]. Enter your drive name according to your
environment.
[CD-ROM drive]:\setup.exe
■Screen Shots and Figures
Screen shots and figures are used as visual aids throughout this manual. Windows, screens, and file
names may vary depending on the OS, software, or configuration of the server used. Figures in this
manual may not show cables that are actually connected for convenience of explanation.
■Consecutive Operations
Consecutive operations are described by connecting them with arrows (→).
Example: Procedure of clicking the [Start] button, pointing to [Programs], and clicking [Accessories]
↓
Click [Start] →[Programs] →[Accessories].

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■Abbreviations
The following expressions and abbreviations are used throughout this manual.
*1: Unless otherwise specified, R2 is also included in "Windows Server 2003 x64".
*2: Unless otherwise specified, R2 is also included in "Windows Server 2003".
■Server Types
Server types are described as follows.
table: Abbreviations of Product Names
Product name Expressions and abbreviations
PRIMERGY RX100 S4 This server or the server
Microsoft®Windows Server®2003, Standard x64
Edition Windows Server 2003 x64 *1
Windows
Server
2003 *2
Windows
Microsoft®Windows Server®2003, Standard
Edition
Windows Server 2003, Standard
Edition
Microsoft®Windows Server®2003 R2, Standard
x64 Edition Windows Server 2003 R2 x64
Microsoft®Windows Server®2003 R2, Standard
Edition Windows Server 2003 R2
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Server Windows 2000 Server
Microsoft®Windows®Preinstallation
Environment Windows PE
Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional Windows XP Professional
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional Windows 2000 Professional
Red Hat®Enterprise Linux®ES (v.4 for x86)
Linux
Red Hat®Enterprise Linux®ES (v.4 for EM64T)
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Service Pack 4 Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Service
Pack
Microsoft®Windows Server®2003 Service Pack 1 Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
table: Server Types
Type Expressions and abbreviations
Servers without an internal hard disk unit Diskless type

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Reference Information
■Software Manuals
Software Manual contains other reference information and cautions for ServerStart not described in this
manual. Please read it before using ServerStart.
Software Manual is contained as a "README.TXT" file in the root directory on the ServerStart CD-
ROM. Use a text editor to read it.
■Latest Information about Software Provided with This Server
For the latest information regarding ServerStart and other software provided with this server, refer to the
Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Warning and Caution Labels
Warning and caution labels are found on the server.
Do not remove or stain these labels.

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PRIMERGY RX100 S4 User’s Guide
Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 RX100 S4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.2 Supplied Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
1.2.2 High Reliability Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
1.2.3 Installing High Reliability Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
1.3 Component Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.3.1 Server (Front View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
1.3.2 Server (Rear View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
1.3.3 Server (Internal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
1.3.4 Baseboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
1.4 Standard Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1.4.1 Open the Rack Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
1.4.2 Turning On the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
1.4.3 Turning Off the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
1.4.4 Inserting and Ejecting a CD-ROM (DVD-RAM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
1.5 Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation
2.1 Preparation on the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2.1.1 Installing Internal Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
2.1.2 Hardware Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
2.2 Selecting the Installation Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
2.3 Precautions on Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
2.3.1 Installation Partition Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
2.3.2 Notes on Configuring RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
2.3.3 Notes on a Multiple LAN Adapter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
2.3.4 Cautions for Using ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
2.3.5 Expansion Cards Supported by ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
2.3.6 Cautions for Manual Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
2.4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer . . . . . 49
2.4.1 Installing ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
2.4.2 Uninstalling ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
2.4.3 Creating the ServerStart Floppy Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart
3.1 Guided Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
3.1.1 Starting Up the Guided Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
3.1.2 Opening/Creating a Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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3.1.3 RAID and Disk Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
3.1.4 OS Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
3.1.5 Application Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
3.1.6 Closing/Saving the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
3.1.7 Starting OS Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
3.2 Preparation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
3.2.1 Starting Up the Preparation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
3.2.2 Configuring Settings in Wizards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
3.2.3 Closing/Saving the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
3.2.4 Starting OS Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
3.3 Expert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
3.3.1 Starting Up the Expert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
3.3.2 Disk Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
3.3.3 OS Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
3.3.4 Application Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
3.3.5 Starting OS Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
3.4 Remote Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
3.4.1 Overview of Remote Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
3.4.2 System Requirements for Remote Resource/PXE Servers . . . . . . . . . . . 87
3.4.3 Preparation of the PXE Server (When the PXE Server is Used) . . . . . . . 89
3.4.4 Preparation of Remote Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
3.4.5 Starting Remote Installation Using a PXE Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
3.4.6 Starting Remote Installation Using a Remote Resource Server . . . . . . . 101
3.5 Installation on Multiple (the Second and Subsequent) Servers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
3.5.1 Preparation for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
3.5.2 Installation in Guided Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
3.5.3 Installation in Preparation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation
4.1 Creating Driver Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
4.1.1 Required Driver Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
4.1.2 How to Create Driver Disks [FloppyBuilder function] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
4.2 Starting Manual Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
4.2.1 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
4.2.2 Installing Windows Server 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
4.2.3 Installing Windows 2000 Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
4.2.4 Installing Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
4.3 Installing the LAN Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
4.3.1 Installing the LAN Driver (Windows Server 2003 x64) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
4.3.2 Installing the LAN Driver (Windows Server 2003) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
4.3.3 Installing the LAN Driver (Windows 2000 Server) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
4.3.4 Latest Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation
5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
5.1.1 How to Obtain Memory Dump for
Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 x64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
5.1.2 How to Obtain Memory Dump for
Windows 2000 Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
5.2.1 Creating the Automated System Recovery (ASR) Set
(For Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 x64) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
5.2.2 Creating a System Recovery Disk (For Windows 2000 Server) . . . . . . .145
5.3 Storing the System Configuration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
5.3.1 Storing the BIOS Information and the Remote Management Controller
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
5.3.2 Recovering the BIOS Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
5.3.3 Recovering the Remote Management Controller Information . . . . . . . .149
5.4 Creating Maintenance Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
5.4.1 Creating a Hardware Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
5.4.2 Creating a DOS Floppy Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
5.5 Notes before Operating the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
5.5.1 Applying the Hotfix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
5.5.2 Auto-run Function from CD-ROM Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
5.5.3 Drive Letter Assignment in Expert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
5.5.4 Notes on Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) . . . . . . . . . . . .157
5.5.5 Turning the Power On via a LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
5.5.6 Other Notes on Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
5.6 LAN Driver Advanced Setup [BACS] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
5.6.1 BACS Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
5.6.2 VLAN Setup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
5.6.3 Cautions for Onboard LAN Driver Ver9.25.0.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
5.7 LAN Driver Advanced Setup [Intel® PROSet] . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
5.7.1 Intel® PROSet Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
5.7.2 Cautions for PG-185x/186x/188x/189x/286x LAN Driver V10.3 . . . . . . .166
5.7.3 Teaming Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
5.7.4 VLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools
6.1 RAID Management Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
6.1.1 Installing RAID Management Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
6.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
6.2.1 Installing ServerView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
6.2.2 Setting Required after Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
6.3 Solving Problems Early [DSNAP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
6.3.1 Installing DSNAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

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6.3.2 How to Use DSNAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options
7.1 Before Installing Internal Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
7.2.1 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
7.3 Installing Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
7.3.1 Where to Install Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
7.3.2 Installable Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
7.3.3 How to Install/Remove Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
7.3.4 Defective Memory Disconnection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
7.4 Installing Expansion Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
7.4.1 Where to Install an Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
7.4.2 Installable Expansion Cards and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
7.4.3 How to Install an Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
7.5 Installing an Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
7.5.1 Installable CD-ROM Drive Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
7.5.2 How to Install the Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
7.6 Installing an Internal Hard Disk Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
7.6.1 Installation Location of Internal Hard Disk Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
7.6.2 Installable Internal Hard Disk Units and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
7.6.3 How to Install the Internal Hard Disk Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
7.6.4 Replacing Internal Hard Disk Unit at Failure
(Only for array configurations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
7.7 Connection of Optional Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
7.7.1 Connecting an External SCSI Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities
8.1 Jumper Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
8.1.1 Jumper Location and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
8.2 BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
8.2.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
8.2.2 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
8.2.3 Standard IDE Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
8.2.4 Boot Options Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
8.2.5 Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
8.2.6 Peripheral Configuration Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
8.2.7 PCI Configuration Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
8.2.8 Advanced System Configuration Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
8.2.9 Power On/Off Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
8.2.10 IPMI Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
8.2.11 Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
8.2.12 Server Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

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8.2.13 Exit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance
9.1 Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
9.1.1 Checking the Server Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
9.1.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
9.2 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
9.2.1 Hardware Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
9.2.2 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
9.2.3 Software Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
9.3 System Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
9.3.1 How to Use Server Management Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
9.3.2 Viewing the System Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
9.3.3 Saving/Deleting the System Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
9.4 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
9.4.1 Hardware Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
9.4.2 Security against Unauthorized Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250
9.4.3 Security When Disposing of the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
9.5 Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
9.5.1 Importance of Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
9.5.2 Backup Devices, Software and Their Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
9.6 Restoring the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
9.6.1 For Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2003 x64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256
9.6.2 For Windows 2000 Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257
9.7 Reinstalling the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
9.7.1 Checking before OS Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
9.7.2 Reinstallation Using ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
9.8 Maintenance Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
9.8.1 Maintenance Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259
9.8.2 Contacting Maintenance Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260
Appendix
A Server Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
A.1 Diskless Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
B Specifications for Internal Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
B.1 Memory Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263
B.2 Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
B.3 Internal Hard Disk Unit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
B.4 Power Cord Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265
C Remote Control Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
C.1 Preparation for Using Remote Control Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267
C.2 Remote Power Supply Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
D Remote Management Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
D.1 Overview of the Remote Management Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273

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D.2 Preparation for Using Remote Management Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
D.3 Window of the Remote Management Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
D.4 Remote Management Ctrl Upgrade kit (PG-RMCU1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
D.5 Notes on Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
E External Floppy Disk Drive (USB) Notes on Usage . . . . . . . . 279
F Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280

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Overview
This chapter explains component names and
basic operations of this server, as well as an
overview of the software provided with this
server. In addition, the workflow, from placing the
server to starting the operation, is also
described.
1.1 RX100 S4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.2 Supplied Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.3 Component Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.4 Standard Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1.5 Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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1.1 RX100 S4
This server has the following features.
■High Reliability
●Disk Array System Configuration
A disk array system (RAID1) can be configured using the onboard SAS controller.
●Redundancy Function
By configuring the disk array system, when the hard disk unit has failed, replacing the hard disk and
performing recovery operation is possible for the internal hard disk unit without turning off the power
source of the server and the peripheral devices (hot pluggable).
●Hardware and Software Designed for Data Security
The locks on the rack and security (password) setting in the BIOS Setup Utility protect hardware and
data assets in the server against theft, ensuring data security with high reliability.
●Proactive Fan Function
When a fan fails or the ambient temperature rises, the system fan speed is increased automatically to
avoid increase in temperature in the server, ensuring stable server operation.
●High Reliability Tools
High reliability tools offer stable system operation. For information about high reliability tools, refer to
"1.2.2 High Reliability Tools" (pg.20).
■High-speed Processing
●Intel®Xeon®Processor/Intel®Pentium®D Processor/Intel®Celeron®D
Processor are installed
One of the following items is installed; high speed data processing Intel®Xeon®Processor, Intel®
Pentium®D Processor, or Intel®Celeron®D Processor.
Intel®Xeon®Processor and Intel® Pentium®D Processor are dual core processor, and dual core works
physically as two CPUs.
●PCI-Express and PCI-X
A PCI-X bus with a maximum data transmission speed of 533MB/sec is installed in this server enabling
high-speed data transmission.
Furthermore, a PCI Slot Conversion kit (optional) has PCI-Express bus with a maximum data
transmission speed of 2.5GB/sec and PCI-X bus with a maximum data transmission speed of 800MB/
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Overview
●DDR2 SDRAM Memory
DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-4200) is installed in this server as a memory module, which enables a high-speed
memory access.
■Compact Design and Scalability
●Space Saving 1U Design
This server is slim, with a thickness of 1U. The server, display device, keyboard, and external SCSI
options fit in a 19-inch rack, which saves the installation space.
●Maximum Memory Size of 8GB
In addition to the preinstalled 512MB memory, the system supports up to 8GB memory.
●Maximum Hard Disk Size of 293.6GB
Up to two internal hard disk units can be installed in the 3.5-inch storage bays and the hard disk size can
be increased up to 293.6GB.
●Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit (or internal DVD-RAM drive unit)
One optional CD-ROM drive unit (or internal DVD-RAM drive unit) can be installed in the server.
●Two PCI Slots
The server has two 64-bit, 66MHz PCI slots.
When a PCI Slot Conversion kit (optional) is installed, PCI-Express correspondent expansion card can
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1.2 Supplied Software
ServerStart for supporting setup and high reliability tools for avoiding problems during
server operation are supplied with this server.
1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart
ServerStart is a setup support tool that helps to install PRIMERGY.
It offers easy server installation and proper installation of recommended drivers.
■Installing Using ServerStart
Using ServerStart when installing OS offers the following merits.
User definition, access privileges, network settings
Install
ServerStart
Auto setup
Not using ServerStart
Using ServerStart
&
Setup
It is necessary to input successively for installation,
resulting in more mistakes and longer time
Example:
Operations such as setting IP address,
creating users, and registering computer
name are required
Auto installation of recommended drivers (SCSI, LAN,
etc.) enables high reliable installation
High reliability tools can be installed
automatically *1
Example:
Operations during OS installation are automated *2
High reliability tools are software with comprehensive strength that enable
stable system operation of the server management
Some input (License window, etc.) and media repositioning is excluded
*1
*2
Complicated hardware configuration (RAID configuration, etc.)
Automatic RAID configuration is possible

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Overview
●Supporting OS
Using ServerStart V6.609, the following OSs can be installed.
• Microsoft®Windows Server®2003, Standard Edition
• Microsoft® Windows Server®2003, Enterprise Edition
• Microsoft® Windows Server®2003, Standard x64 Edition
• Microsoft® Windows Server®2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
• Microsoft® Windows Server®2003 R2, Standard Edition
• Microsoft® Windows Server®2003 R2, Enterprise Edition
• Microsoft® Windows Server®2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition
• Microsoft® Windows Server®2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition
• Microsoft® Windows®2000 Server, SP4 already applied.
• Microsoft®Windows®2000 Advanced Server, SP4 already applied.
ServerStart does not support to install Linux.
The OS which is not supported by the server cannot be installed.
●Configuration File (SerStartBatch.ini)
A configuration file stores the server setup information configured in ServerStart. To create a
configuration file, use the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with this server. Store only one file on each
floppy disk. Do not set the ServerStart floppy disk to the write-protected state.
You can use any name for the configuration file. However, the file must be installed in the server as
"SerStartBatch.ini". When installing the configuration file, make sure to save it as "SerStartBatch.ini" on
the ServerStart floppy disk.
Start up ServerStart, insert the ServerStart floppy disk containing "SerStartBatch.ini", and click [Start] to
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■Intuitive User Interface
The intuitive user interface allows you to easily set the necessary information.
●Main Window
When ServerStart is started, the following window appears. The window and tool bar differ depending
on the mode.
●Toolbar
In Guided Mode/Expert Mode
While the wizard is running, do not click the icons to move to the previous or next page or to
the upper tier. To move to a different window, click the [Previous], [Up], or [Next] button at the bottom of
the wizard window.
Brings you to
the next page.
Brings you up
one tier.
Brings you to
the main screen.
Ends ServerStart. Changes the size
of icons.
Brings you to
the previous page.
Resets the status
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●Wizard Window
Clicking a wizard displays a wizard window.
Set items in the wizard window. To move to a step in the next wizard window, click the operation button
at the bottom of the window. Clicking [help] displays a tip for setting the item.
■Network Configuration
ServerStart can configure a network at server installation.
For details on available network patterns, refer to "Using ServerStart to Configure the Network".
■Automatic Driver Installation
Recommended drivers for automatically recognized expansion cards are installed with the server. This
prevents possible mistakes in driver installation, such as installation of an older version or drivers which
were not supplied with this server.
■Automatic RAID Configuration
By specifying the RAID type and the number of hard disk units before starting installation using an
onboard SAS controller, a disk array can be configured without starting the RAID utility.
■Remote Installation
ServerStart can store resources necessary for installation, such as the OS and Service Pack, in a different
server on the network and install the OS via the network. This method is useful when the server does not
have a CD-ROM or floppy disk drive.

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1.2.2 High Reliability Tools
High reliability tools are a comprehensively useful set of software for stable system operations of the
server. The following tools have respective roles to manage normal operations or recovery from errors:
• Server Monitoring Tool
• System Diagnosis Support Tools
• LAN Driver Advanced Setup Tools
■Server Monitoring Tools
The server monitoring tools monitor the hardware status on behalf of the administrator and notify him/
her in the event of an error.
●Early Detection of a Server Failure [ServerView]
ServerView is software that protects important server resources by monitoring whether the server
hardware is in a normal state. When using ServerView, the server hardware is monitored all the time. If
an error that could cause trouble is detected, the administrator is notified in real-time. This allows the
server administrator to remove a system error early and avoid trouble.
For notes on ServerView safety, refer to "ServerView User's guide".
●Early Detection of a Disk Problem [RAID Management Tool]
RAID Management Tool is software that performs array configurations, disk initialization, and storage
system monitoring. When an event occurs, it leaves an event log in the event viewer's application logs.
At the same time, a pop-up window indicates a hard disk failure, rebuild status, etc.
■System Diagnosis Support Tools
The system diagnosis support tool is for supporting system diagnosis during normal operation or in the
event of trouble.
●Early Solution to Problems [DSNAP]
DSNAP is a command line utility that collects all the troubleshooting information. System file
configuration information, major registry settings, and event logs can be collected easily from the
command line.
DSNAP is used for a support engineer to understand your system software configuration and settings
correctly and ensure smooth investigations when a problem occurs in your Windows Server 2003/
Windows 2000 Server system. Provide this with memory dump to your support engineer.
■LAN Driver Advanced Setup Tools
LAN Driver Advanced Setup Tool sets details on the LAN, including the use of the Teaming function
and VLAN configuration.