Fujitsu PRIMEQUEST 500A Series User manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL

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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.
zRed Hat, RPM, and all Red-Hat-based marks and logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
zSUSE is a trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
zIntel, Xeon, and Itanium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
zEthernet is a registered trademark of Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. and Xerox Corporation
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 (™), (®).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The product includes software provided by third parties in addition to that provided
by Fujitsu Ltd. You are granted permission to use the third parties' software subject to
the terms and conditions below. If you acquire the source code of the software to
which the following terms and conditions apply, refer to LICENSE1_EN.pdf and
LICENSE2_EN.pdf, which are provided with the 'PRIMEQUEST Manuals'
(C122-E013-C2).
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND FUJITSU LIMITED MAKES NO
WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO ANY MATTER
WHATSOEVER REGARDING TO THIS SOFTWARE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL FUJITSU LIMITED BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM
FROM A THIRD PARTY, OR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF
USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT,
NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE, COPYING, MODIFICATION OR
DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE.
Fujitsu Ltd, April 2006

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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 2005-2008

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Revision History
Edition Date Revised section
(Added/ Deleted/ Altered)
(Note) Details
01 2005-07-11 ⎯ ⎯
02 2005-09-16 All chapters
(correction)
CHAPTER 3 and 4
(correction)
Technical brushup
Addition of description for
Windows version
03 2005-10-31 All chapters (correction) Error corrections
04 2006-02-20 All chapters (correction) Addition of description for
PRIMEQUEST 420
05 2006-04-17 CHAPTER 2 (correction)
CHAPTER 2 (correction)
CHAPTER 4, Appendix E
(correction)
Addition of notes for network
settings
Correction of the procedures
for Linux installation
Addition of notes for PSA
installation
06 2006-08-11 All chapters (correction)
CHAPTER 2 (correction)
APPENDIX A (correction)
APPENDIX D (correction)
Addition of description for
PRIMEQUEST 500 series
Addition of description for
SUSE
Addition of description and
notes for XPAR setting
Addition of description for
software programs supplied
with the PRIMEQUEST
hardware
Correction of description for
the EFI driver setting
Addition of notes on replacing
an FC card
07 2007-03-05 CHAPTER 4, APPENDIX E
(correction)
Correction of description for
Watchdog setting

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Edition Date Revised section
(Added/ Deleted/ Altered)
(Note) Details
08 2007-08-31 Section 4.8 (correction) Addition of description for
Linux dump function kdump
09 2008-03-10 Entire manual (addition) Addition of description for
PRIMEQUEST 580A/540A/
520A
10 2008-04-10 Entire manual (correction) Technical brushup
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 the preparation for PRIMEQUEST installation,
PRIMEQUEST power-on/off sequences, initialization procedures, and software
installation methods. This manual is intended for system administrators.
This section explains
zStructure and Contents of this Manual
zOther Reference Manuals
zAbbreviations
zText Conventions
zSyntax of the Command Line Interface (CLI)
zNotes Regarding Notations Used in This Manual
zConventions for Alert Messages
zEnvironmental Requirements for Using This Product
zReader Feedback
Structure and Contents of this Manual
This manual is organized as described below:
CHAPTER 1 PRIMEQUEST Overview
Provides an overview of the hardware, software, and network connections and
describes the workflow leading up to the initiation of operation.
CHAPTER 2 Setup
Describes how to perform the setup procedures required after installing the main unit.
CHAPTER 3 Operating System Installation
Describes the operating systems that can be installed, types of installation methods,
and operating system installation procedures.
CHAPTER 4 Work Required After Operating System Installation
Describes how to install and set up various software programs after installing the
operating system.
CHAPTER 5 Security Setup
Describes the SNMP and security settings.

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CHAPTER 6 GSWB Initialization
Describes the initial settings required for using the optional GSWB product.
Appendix A Software Programs Supplied with the PRIMEQUEST
Hardware
Describes the software programs supplied with PRIMEQUEST.
Appendix B Installation Procedure
Provides instructions applicable to PRIMEQUEST installation.
Appendix C Power Control
Describes power-on and power-off.
Appendix D Installation in the SAN Boot Environment
Describes how to set up the SAN boot environment.
Appendix E Setting Item List
Provides lists of default values for the MMB (server management unit) and PSA
(PRIMEQUEST Server Agent).
Appendix F Overall View of Management LAN IP Addresses
Describes the IP addresses used for PRIMEQUEST.
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) PDF manuals included on the PRIMEQUEST Manuals CD-ROM disk
(C122-E013-C2)
Title Description Manual code
PRIMEQUEST 580A/540A/580/
540/480/440 System Design
Guide
Explains requirements, considerations, and notes
on the system operation design of the
PRIMEQUEST 580A/540A/580/540/480/440.
C122-B001EN
PRIMEQUEST 580A/540A/580/
540/480/440 Installation
Planning Manual
Explains specifications and requirements for
installation sites that are applicable to the
installation of the PRIMEQUEST 580A/540A/
580/540/480/440.
C122-H001EN
PRIMEQUEST 520A/520/420
System Design Guide Explains requirements, considerations, and notes on the system operation design of the
PRIMEQUEST 520A/520/420.
C122-B009EN
PRIMEQUEST 520A/520/420
Installation Planning Manual Explains specifications and requirements for installation sites that are applicable to the
installation of the PRIMEQUEST 520A/520/420.
C122-H002EN
PRIMEQUEST 500A/500/400
Series Installation Manual Explains the setup of the PRIMEQUEST, including the preparation for the installation,
initial settings, and software installation.
C122-E001EN
PRIMEQUEST 580A/540A/
520A/500/400 Series Reference
Manual: Basic Operation/GUI/
Commands
Explains operations, setup methods, and the
system management method that are required for
the system operation of the PRIMEQUEST. The
explanation covers basic operations and functions
of the MMB, PSA, and EFI.
C122-E003EN
PRIMEQUEST 500A/500/400
Series Reference Manual: Tools/
Operation Information
Explains system maintenance, Hot Plug, REMCS,
and LEDs and other information required for
system operation. Also, the manual provides
supplementary information such as information
on the physical locations of components.
C122-E074EN
PRIMEQUEST 500A/500/400
Series Reference Manual:
Messages/Logs
Explains measures to be taken against problems
that occur during operation and describes various
types of messages.
C122-E004EN
PRIMEQUEST GSWB User's
Manual Explains the requirements, points to consider, and notes concerning installing and operating GSWB,
an optional product.
C122-E028EN
SPARC Enterprise/
PRIMEQUEST Common
Installation Planning Manual
Explains basic information and policy on
installation planning and facilities planning that
are required for the installation of the SPARC
Enterprise series and PRIMEQUEST series.
C120-H007EN
PRIMEQUEST 580A/540A
Dynamic Partitioning (DP)
Manual
Explains the Dynamic Partitioning (DP) function
which the PRIMEQUEST 580A/540A supports. C122-E085EN

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Abbreviations
In this manual, the product names are abbreviated as follows:
*1: Version-independent abbreviation
*2: A description in the form of "RHEL5.x (IPF)" indicates an updated version.
Text Conventions
This manual uses the following fonts and symbols to express specific types of
information.
Title Description
Red Hat®Enterprise Linux®AS (v.4 for Itanium) Red Hat (*1)
Red Hat®Enterprise Linux®5 (for Intel Itanium)
Red Hat®Enterprise Linux®AS (v.4 for Itanium) RHEL-AS4 (IPF)
Red Hat®Enterprise Linux®5 (for Intel Itanium) RHEL5 (IPF) (*2)
SUSE™ Linux Enterprise Server 9 for Itanium Processor Family SUSE
SUSE™ Linux Enterprise Server 10 for Itanium Processor Family (*)
SUSE™ Linux Enterprise Server 9 for Itanium Processor Family SUSE9
SUSE™ Linux Enterprise Server 10 for Itanium Processor Family SUSE10
Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional Windows XP
Microsoft®Windows®XP Home Edition
Microsoft®Windows Server®2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-
based Systems Windows
Windows Server 2003
Microsoft®Windows Server®2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-
based Systems
Microsoft®Windows Server®2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Windows
Windows Server 2008
Fonts/symbols Meaning Example
Italic Indicates names of manuals. See the PRIMEQUEST 580A/540A/580/
540/480/440 System Design Guide.
" " Indicates names of manuals, chapters, sections, items,
buttons, or menus.
See Chapter 5, "System Maintenance."
[]
Indicates window names,
window button names, tab
names, and dropdown menu
selections.
Click the [OK] button.

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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 |.
Notes Regarding Notations Used in This Manual
zItems marked with "Linux" apply to both Red Hat®Enterprise Linux®AS (v.4 for
Itanium), Red Hat®Enterprise Linux®5 (for Intel Itanium) SUSE™Linux
Enterprise Server 9 for Itanium Processor Family, SUSE™Linux Enterprise
Server 10 for Itanium Processor Family.
zThe IO Unit is indicated as "IOU" in the MMB Web-UI and in the figures shown in
this manual.
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.
The command syntax is shown in a frame such as this one.
This indicates a hazardous situation that could result in serious personal
injury if the user does not perform the procedure correctly.
This indicates a hazardous situation that 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
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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.
The important alert messages are listed in the "Important Alert Messages" table in the
section titled, "NOTE ON SAFETY." after "Preface."
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 following manuals:
zPRIMEQUEST 580A/540A/580/540/480/440 Installation Planning Manual
(C122-H001EN)
zPRIMEQUEST 520A/520/420 Installation Planning Manual (C122-H002EN).
Reader Feedback
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
IO Unit and IOX; this is reflected both in the explanations and in the figures included in this
manual. The PRIMEQUEST 400 series supports only connection to one BMM (BMM#0) per
IO Unit and IOX.
• In this manual, the term BP (BackPlane) used in descriptions for the PRIMEQUEST 480/440
series actually stands for MP (MidPlane).
• 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.
• The PDF version of this manual is best viewed in Adobe®Reader®with a magnification
of 100% and Single Page for the page layout.

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NOTE ON SAFETY
2
Important Alert Messages
This manual provides the following important alert signals:
This indicates a hazardous situation that 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.
Task Warning Page
Normal
operation Malfunction
The MMB Web-UI (Web user interface) supports the
following browsers. Note that other browsers may not
correctly display the Web UI.
zMicrosoft®IE (Internet Explorer) v5.5 (SP2) or later
zNetscape v7.02 or later
P.2-9
Data destruction
When power to the main processing unit is turned off in an
operation from the MMB, only the following LEDs of the
OPL and the MMB stay lit:
zMMB-Ready LED of the OPL
zPower LED of the MMB
zReady LED of the MMB
zActive LED of the MMB
Before turning off the main power (UPS, power
distribution box, circuit breaker switches, etc.), be sure to
confirm that all LEDs other than the above are off.
Otherwise, turning off the main power may cause damage
to data.
P.C-6
P.C-8
Data destruction
Before shutting down power, make sure the following
events have occurred; otherwise, data may be destroyed:
zAll applications have completed processing.
zNo user is using a component.
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Normal
operation Malfunction
When performing the following operations, set Boot
Watchdog [Disable]:
zCD-ROM boot
zStartup in single user mode
zBackup and restore using SystemcastWizard
If the operation above is performed with Boot Watchdog
set [Enable], operating system restart is repeated for the
specified number of times, after which a specified action
(Stop rebooting and Power Off, Stop rebooting, or
Diagnostic Interrupt assert) is performed. The retry count
for restarting the operating system and the action to be
performed are determined according to the settings of the
[ASR (Automatic Server Restart) Control] window of the
MMB.
At this time, by clicking the [Apply] button after checking
the [Cancel Boot Watchdog] check box in the [ASR
(Automatic Server Restart) Control] window of the MMB,
Boot Watchdog can forcibly be set to [Disable].
P.4-102
Task Warning Page

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Alert Labels
The following labels are attached to this product:
These labels provide information to the users of this product.
PRIMEQUEST 580A/540A/580/540/480/440
• Main unit
Do not peel off the labels.

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• Extended Power Cabinet

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• Extended I/O Cabinet

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• PCI_Box