Fujitsu PRIMEQUEST 480 Guide

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SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDE

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FOR SAFE OPERATION
This manual contains important information regarding the use and handling of this
product. Read this manual thoroughly. Pay special attention to the section "NOTE ON
SAFETY" Use the product according to the instructions and information available in
this manual. Keep this manual handy for further reference.
Fujitsu makes every effort to prevent users and bystanders from being injured or from
suffering damage to their property. Use the product according to this manual.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
This product is designed and manufactured for use in standard applications such as
office work, personal device, household appliance, and general industrial
applications. This product is not intended for use in nuclear-reactor control systems,
aeronautical and space systems, air traffic control systems, mass transportation
control systems, medical devices for life support, missile launch control systems or
other specialized uses in which extremely high levels of reliability are required, the
required levels of safety cannot be guaranteed, or a failure or operational error could
be life-threatening or could cause physical injury (referred to hereafter as "high-risk"
use). You shall not use this product without securing the sufficient safety required for
high-risk use. If you wish to use this product for high-risk use, please consult with
sales representatives in charge before such use.

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RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
The following notice is for EU users only.
The following notice is for USA users only.
Laser standards
WARNING: This is a product which meets Class A of EN55022. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
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 not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This equipment includes Class 1 laser products and complies with FDA Radiation Performance
Standards, 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, and the International Laser Safety Standards
IEC60825-1: 2001.

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TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
zMicrosoft, Windows, MS, Windows NT, and Windows Server are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
zLinux is a trademark or registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States
and other countries.
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registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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Corporation.
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in the United States and other countries.
zAll other product names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
zSystem and product names in this manual are not always noted with trademark or
registered trademark symbols (™), ().
The contents of this manual shall not be disclosed in any way or reproduced in any
media without the express written permission of Fujitsu Limited.
All Rights Reserved, Copyright FUJITSU LIMITED 2005

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Revision History
(1/1)
Edition Date Revised section
(Added/ Deleted/ Altered) (Note) Details
01 2005-07-11 — —
02 2005-09-16 All chapters (correction)
Section 9.3 (addition)
Technical brushup
Addition of description
for cluster of Windows
Note: In this table, the revised section is indicated by its section number in the current
edition.
An asterisk (*) indicates a section in the previous edition.

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Preface
1
This manual describes conditions and points for consideration for PRIMEQUEST
system operation design and provides related essential notes.
The manual is intended for system administrators. Read the manual together with the
reference manuals cited in it.
This section explains
zStructure and Contents of This Manual
zOther Reference Manuals
zText Conventions
zSyntax of the Command Line Interface (CLI)
zEnvironmental Requirements for Using This Product
zConventions for Alert Messages
Structure and Contents of This Manual
This manual is organized as described below.
CHAPTER 1 PRIMEQUEST Overview
Describes features of the main unit and software.
CHAPTER 2 General Hardware Configuration
Describes the hardware mounted in the main unit.
CHAPTER 3 General Software Configuration
Describes the OS, firmware, supplied software, and software that can be linked.
CHAPTER 4 Hardware System Management
Describes the basic mechanism related to hardware system management, functions of
the Management Board (MMB) that manages the main unit as a whole, and functions
of the Primequest Server Agent (PSA) managed by the MMB.
CHAPTER 5 Business LAN Management by GSWB
Describes network system construction with the optional GSWB and management
mechanism.

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CHAPTER 6 Redundant Configuration
Describes the redundant configuration of main unit components, including the
mirrored configuration and redundant LANs and HDDs.
CHAPTER 7 Hot Swapping
Describes hot swapping of hardware components of the main unit.
CHAPTER 8 Partition
Describes how to set up and operate partitions of the main unit and describes the
necessary items for determining the partition configuration.
CHAPTER 9 Clustering
Describes clustering and provides essential notes on configuring a cluster system.
CHAPTER 10 Backup and Restoration
Describes system maintenance by explaining the necessity of backups, how to back
up and restore the PRIMEQUEST system, and other such topics.
CHAPTER 11 Considerations for Maintenance
Describes the system maintenance considerations that must be made during system
design.
Appendix A Software Supplied with PRIMEQUEST Hardware
Describes the software supplied with the PRIMEQUEST.
Appendix B Status Confirmation from LED
Describes the LED displays on the PRIMEQUEST operator panel (OPL).
Glossary
Explains the terms used in this manual.
Index
Provides keywords and corresponding reference page numbers so that the reader can
easily search for items in this manual as necessary.

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Other Reference Manuals
The following manuals are provided for reference:
a) Printed manuals
PRIMEQUEST 480/440 Installation Manual (C122-E001EN)
b) PDF manuals included on the PRIMEQUEST Manual CD-ROM disk (C122-
E013EN-C2)
PRIMEQUEST 480/440 Installation Planning Manual (C122-H001EN)
PRIMEQUEST 480/440 Installation Manual (C122-E001EN)
PRIMEQUEST 480/440 Operation Manual (C122-E002EN)
PRIMEQUEST 480/440 Reference Manual: GUI/Commands (C122-E003EN)
PRIMEQUEST 480/440 Reference Manual: Messages/Logs (C122-E004EN)

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Text Conventions
This manual uses the following fonts and symbols to express specific types of
information.
Syntax of the Command Line Interface (CLI)
The command syntax is described below.
Command syntax
The command syntax is as follows:
zA variable that requires input of a value must be enclosed in < >.
zAn optional element must be enclosed in [ ].
zA group of options for an optional keyword must be enclosed in [ ] and delimited
by |.
zA group of options for a mandatory keyword must be enclosed in { } and delimited
by |.
Environmental Requirements for Using This Product
This product is a computer which is intended to be used in a computer room. For
details on the operational environment, see the PRIMEQUEST 480/440 Installation
Planning Manual (C122-H001EN).
Fonts/symbols Meaning Example
Italic Indicates names of manuals. See the PRIMEQUEST 480/440
System Design Guide.
" "
Indicates names of chapters,
sections, items, buttons, or
menus.
See CHAPTER 5, "Business
LAN Management by GSWB."
[]
Indicates window names,
window button names, tab
names, and dropdown menu
selections.
Click the [OK] button.
The command syntax is shown in a frame such as this one.

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Conventions for Alert Messages
This manual uses the following conventions to show alert messages. An alert message
consists of an alert signal and alert statements.
Alert messages in the text
In the text, alert messages are indented to distinguish then from regular text. A wider
space precedes and follows the message to show where the message begins and ends.
Reader Feedback
This indicates a hazardous situation could result in serious personal
injury if the user does not perform the procedure correctly.
This indicates a hazardous situation could result in minor or
moderate personal injury if the user does not perform the procedure
correctly. This signal also indicates that damage to the product or
other property may occur if the user does not perform the procedure
correctly.
This indicates information that could help the user to use the
product more effectively.
Certain tasks in this manual should only be performed by a certified service engineer.
Users must not perform these tasks. Incorrect operation of these tasks may cause
electric shock, injury, or fire.
zInstallation and reinstallation of all components, and initial settings
zRemoval of front, rear, or side covers
zMounting/de-mounting of optional internal devices
zPlugging or unplugging of external interface cards
zMaintenance and inspections (repairing, and regular diagnosis and maintenance)
• In this manual, it is assumed that two BMMs (optional products) can be connected to a single I/O
unit; this is reflected both in the explanations and in the figures included in this manual. At
present, however, the PRIMEQUEST 480/400 series supports only connection to one BMM
(BMM#0) per I/O unit.
• The screen images in this manual may be different from the actual screen images.
• If you find any errors or unclear statements in this manual, please fill in the "Reader's Comment
Form" sheet at the back of this manual and forward it to the address indicated at the bottom of
the sheet.
• This manual is subject to revision without prior notice.

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Alert Labels
The following labels are attached to this product:
These labels provide information to the users of this product.
• Main unit
Do not peel off the labels.
Front view

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Rear view
Unit rear

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• Extended Power Cabinet
• Extended I/O cabinet
Front view Rear view
Front view Rear view

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•PCI_Box
Left side view
Front view (without cover)

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Product Handling
3
Maintenance
Remodeling/Rebuilding
Certain tasks in this manual should only be performed by a certified service
engineer. Users must not perform these tasks. Incorrect operation of these tasks
may cause electric shock, injury, or fire.
zInstallation and reinstallation of all components, and initial settings
zRemoval of front, rear, or side covers
zMounting/de-mounting of optional internal devices
zPlugging or unplugging of external interface cards
zMaintenance and inspections (repairing, and regular diagnosis and maintenance)
The following tasks regarding this product and the optional products provided from
Fujitsu should only be performed by a certified service engineer. Users must not
perform these tasks. Incorrect operation of these tasks may cause malfunction.
zUnpacking optional adapters and such packages delivered to the users
Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the equipment.
Using this product after modifying or overhauling may cause unexpected injury or
damage to the property, the user, or bystanders.