Fujitsu Primergy RX100 S4 User manual

PRIMERGY RX100 S4 Server
Operating manual
Edition November 200

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RX100 S4 Operating manual
Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Documentation overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3 Notational conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.4 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2 Installation steps: Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3 Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.3 FCC Class A Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.4 Transporting the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.5 Rack installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.6 Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4 Hardware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.1 Installation steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.2 Unpacking the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.3 Installing/removing the server in/from the rack . . . . . . . 35
4.3.1 Rack requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.3.2 Installation in PRIMECENTER/DataCenter Rack . . . . . . . . 39
4.3.3 Installation in 3rd party racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.3.4 Inserting the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.4 Connecting devices to the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.4.1 Connecting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.5 Connecting the server to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.6 Instructions for connecting/disconnecting cables . . . . . . 47

Operating manual RX100 S4
Contents
5 Starting up and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.1 Controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.1.1 Front of server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.1.2 Rear of server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.2 Switching the server on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.3 Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.3.1 Hard disk drive write cache . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.3.2 Configuration with ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.3.3 Configuration without ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.4 Cleaning the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6 Property and data protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.1 BIOS Setup security functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7 Troubleshooting and tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7.1 Power on indicator remains unlit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7.2 Server switches itself off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.3 Screen remains blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.4 Flickering stripes on monitor screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.5 No screen display or display drifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.6 No mouse pointer displayed on screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.7 Incorrect date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.8 System will not boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.9 Error message on screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8 Hot pluggable hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8.1 Handling HDD modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
8.1.1 Installing/removing HDD/dummy unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

RX100 S4 Operating manual
Contents
Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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1Introduction
The PRIMERGY RX100 S4 server is an Intel-based server for small and
medium-sized networks and can be used in the rack systems made by Fujitsu
Siemens Computers GmbH and in current standard rack systems made by
various other manufacturers.
Thanks to its highly developed hardware and software components, the
PRIMERGY RX100 S4 server offers a high level of data security and availability.
These include the ServerView server management software, Prefailure
Detection and Analysing (PDA) and Automatic Server Reconfiguration and
Restart (ASR&R).
Security functions in the BIOS Setup and on the system board protect the data
on the server against manipulation. Additional security is provided by the
lockable rack door.
The server occupies 1 height unit in the rack.
1.1 Documentation overview
IPRIMERGY manuals are available in PDF format on the ServerBooks
DVD, which is part of the ServerView Suite provided with each server
system.
These PDF files can also be downloaded from the Internet free of
charge: At http://manuals.fujitsu-siemens.com you will find an overview
page showing the online documentation available on the Internet. You
can go to the PRIMERGY Server documentation by clicking on industry
standard servers.
Concept and target groups for this manual
This operating manual describes how to install, set up and operate your server.
This manual is intended for those people responsible for installing the hardware
and ensuring that the system runs smoothly. The manual contains all the infor-
mation required to install and operate your PRIMERGY RX100 S4.
A knowledge of hardware and data transmission, as well as basic knowledge of
the operating system used, is necessary to fully understand the various
expansion options. You should also have a good working knowledge of the
English language.

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Documentation overview Introduction
Additional server documentation
The PRIMERGY RX100 S4 documentation also includes:
– “Quick Start Hardware - PRIMERGY RX100 S4” (leaflet)
– “Quick Start Software - PRIMERGY ServerView Suite” (leaflet)
– “Warranty” manual (print version supplied with the system, PDF file available
on the ServerBooks DVD supplied)
– “Safety notes and other important information” manual (print version
supplied with the system, PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD
supplied)
– “Ergonomics” manual (PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD supplied)
– “Returning used devices” manual (PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD
supplied)
– “Helpdesk” (leaflet with worldwide helpdesk telephone numbers)
– “PRIMERGY RX100 S4 Server System Options Guide” (PDF file available
on the ServerBooks DVD supplied)
– Technical Manual for the D2532 system board (PDF file available on the
ServerBooks DVD supplied)
– “BIOS Setup” (PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD supplied)
– "ServerView Suite" includes the ServerStart Disc, the ServerBooks DVD and
the print version of the "Primergy ServerView Suite - ServerStart" manual.
The PDF file of the manual is also available on the ServerBooks DVD.
IIf you need a replacement copy of the ServerBooksCD send the details
of your server to the following e-mail address:
[email protected]
– “Global Array Manager Client Software User’s Guide” (PDF file available on
the ServerBooks DVD supplied)
– “Global Array Manager Server Software User’s Guide” (PDF file available on
the ServerBooks DVD supplied)
– “LSI SATA Software RAID User’s Guide” (PDF file available on the
ServerBooks DVD supplied)

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Introduction Features
Further sources of information:
– Technical Manual for the relevant rack
– Manual for the monitor
– Manual on ServerView Server Management
– Manual for the remote testing and diagnostic system RemoteView
– Documentation for boards and drives
– Documentation for your operating system
– Information files on your operating system
(See also “Literature” on page 77.)
1.2 Features
System board
The features of the system board are described in the technical manual for the
system board D2532 for the hardware and in the “BIOS Setup” for the firmware
(see “Literature” on page 77).
Hard disk drives
Two basic versions of the server are available, fitted with either SATA or SAS
hard disk drives.
SAS server version:
The server has a drive cage in which one or two SAS hard disk drive modules
can be inserted. Each hard disk drive (HDD) module can accept an SAS hard
disk drive with a maximum height of 1 inch. The module is connected to the SAS
backplane without cables via the SAS interface. This allows hard disk drive
modules to be easily plugged in or removed. If the server has a corresponding
RAID configuration, defective HDD modules can also be replaced during
operation.
SATA server version:
With the standard design, the server has a drive cage in which up to two SATA
hard disk drives with an "easy change" drive frame and a maximum height of
1 inch are fitted. There is a wire connection to the controller. Defective HDD
modules cannot be replaced during operation.

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Features Introduction
The server can optionally be upgraded with a SATA backplane. The SATA hard
disk drive modules then have a wireless connection via the SATA interface. This
allows hard disk drive modules to be easily plugged in or removed. If the server
has a corresponding RAID configuration, defective HDD modules can also be
replaced during operation.
Onboard SAS controller with Integrated Mirroring Enhanced functionality
An 8-channel SAS controller with "Integrated Mirroring Enhanced" (IME)
functionality is fitted to operate the two hard drives. IME also provides RAID
functionality for configuring the internal hard drives (RAID level 0, 1, 1E).
IA separate utility is available to the controller for IME configuration.
Further information can be found in the "Integrated RAID for SAS User’s
Guide" (on the ServerBooks DVD under "Controllers").
Onboard SATA controller
A 2-channel SATA controller is fitted to operate the two hard drives. LSI SATA
Software RAID supports RAID level 0 and 1.
IThe controller has its own configuration utility. Further information can be
found in the "Embedded SATA Software RAID for ICH7R User’s Guide"
(on the ServerBooks DVD under "Controllers").
Accessible drives
An installation slot is provided for a slimline CD/DVD drive (optional). The
accessible drive installed here cannot be replaced during operation.
Power supply
The server has a built-in power supply unit, which automatically sets itself to a
mains voltage in the range 100 V - 127 V or 200 V - 240 V.