Fujitsu Primergy RX100 S5 User manual

PRIMERGY RX100 S5 Server
Operating manual
Edition December 2007

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RX100 S5 Operating manual
Contents
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Concept and target groups for this manual . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Documentation overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.4 Notational conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.5 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2 Installation steps, overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3 Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.1 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.2 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.3 FCC Class A Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.4 Transporting the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.5 Rack installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.6 Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4 Hardware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.1 Unpacking the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.2 Installing/removing the server in/from the rack . . . . . . . 41
4.2.1 Rack requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.2.2 Installation in PRIMECENTER/DataCenter rack . . . . . . . . . 45
4.2.3 Installation in 3rd party racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.2.4 Inserting the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.3 Connecting devices to the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4.3.1 Connecting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.4 Connecting the server to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Operating manual RX100 S5
Contents
4.5 Instructions for connecting/disconnecting cables . . . . . . 54
5 Starting up and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.1 Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.1.1 Front of server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.1.1.1 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.1.1.2 Indicators on the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.1.1.3 Indicators on the accessible drives/components . . . . . . . 59
5.1.2 Rear of server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5.2 Switching the server on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.3 Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
5.3.1 Hard disk drive write cache . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
5.3.2 Configuring the onboard SATA controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5.3.3 Configuring the onboard SAS controller with “Integrated
Mirroring Enhanced” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5.3.4 Configuration with ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.3.5 Configuration without ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.4 Cleaning the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
6 Property and data protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6.1 BIOS Setup security functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
7 Troubleshooting and tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
7.1 Power-on indicator remains unlit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
7.2 Server switches itself off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
7.3 Screen remains blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
7.4 Flickering stripes on monitor screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
7.5 No screen display or display drifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
7.6 No mouse pointer displayed on screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
7.7 Incorrect date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
7.8 System will not boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
7.9 Error message on screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Contents
8 CSS components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
8.1 Hot-plug HDD modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8.1.1 HDD module and dummy module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
8.1.2 Handling hard disk drives and HDD modules . . . . . . . . . . 80
8.1.3 Removing/installing the dummy module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.1.4 Installing the HDD module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
8.1.5 Removing the HDD module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
8.2 Replacement of non-hot-plug components . . . . . . . . . 87
8.2.1 Opening the server and identifying the defective CSS
component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
8.2.2 Replacing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
8.2.2.1 Removing a defective memory module . . . . . . . . . . . 89
8.2.2.2 Installing a new memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
8.2.3 Replacing a system fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
8.2.4 Replacing an expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
8.2.4.1 Removing a riser module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
8.2.4.2 Removing a defective expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
8.2.4.3 Installing a new expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
8.2.4.4 Installing a riser module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
8.2.5 Assembling the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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1 Preface
The PRIMERGY RX100 S5 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 S5 server offers a high level of data security and availability.
These include the ServerView server management software, Prefailure
Detection and Analysis (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 Concept and target groups for this manual
This operating manual describes how to install, set up and operate your server.
This operating manual is intended for those responsible for installing the
hardware and ensuring that the system runs smoothly. It contains all the infor-
mation you need to put your PRIMERGY RX100 S5 server blade into operation.
To understand the various expansion options, you will need to be familiar with
the fields of hardware and data transmission and you will require a basic
knowledge of the underlying operating system.

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Documentation overview Preface
1.2 Documentation overview
More information on your PRIMERGY RX100 S5 can be found in the following
documents:
– “Quick Start Hardware - PRIMERGY RX100 S5” leaflet (only included as a
printed copy)
– “Quick Start Software - Quick Installation Guide” leaflet (only included as a
printed copy)
– “Safety notes and other important information” manual
– “Warranty” manual
– “Customer Self Service (CSS)” manual
– “Ergonomics” manual
– “Returning used devices” manual
– “Helpdesk” leaflet
– Technical manual for the system board D2542
– “PRIMERGY RX100 S5 Server Operating Manual”
– “PRIMERGY RX100 S5 Server Options Guide”
– “BIOS Setup V4.06 / FirstBIOS Desktop Pro V5.0 /TrustedCoreTM V6.0”
manual
– “Embedded MegaRAID Software User’s Guide”
– “SAS/SATA Controller MegaRAID 1064 / 1068 / 1078 Installation Guide”
– “ServerView RAID User's Guide”

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Preface Documentation overview
IPRIMERGY manuals are available in PDF format on the ServerBooks
DVD. The ServerBooks DVD is part of the ServerStart Suite supplied with
every server.
The PDF files of the manuals can also be downloaded free of charge
from the Internet. The overview page showing the online documentation
available on the Internet can be found using the URL:
http://manuals.fujitsu-siemens.com. The PRIMERGY server documentation
can be accessed using the Industry standard servers navigation option.
If you need a replacement copy of the ServerBooks DVD, send the
details of your server to the following e-mail address: Reklamat-PC-
[email protected]
Further sources of information:
– Manual for the monitor
– Documentation for boards and drives
– Documentation for your operating system
– Information files on your operating system

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Features Preface
1.3 Features
Customer Self Service (CSS)
The Fujitsu Siemens Computers Customer Self Service (CSS) concept enables
you to identify and replace the affected component yourself in the case of
certain error scenarios.
In the CSS concept, you can replace the following components yourself in the
event of an error:
– Hot-plug hard disk drives
– Memory modules
– System fans
– Expansion cards
For information on replacing these components, see chapter “CSS compo-
nents” on page 77.
CSS indicators on the control panel and on the back of the PRIMERGY server
provide you with information if a CSS event arises (for more information on the
behavior of these indicators, see chapter “Starting up and operation” on
page 55 and the “Customer Self Service (CSS)” manual on the ServerBooks
DVD).
You can also fit your server with a ServerView Local Service Panel, which
enables you to identify the type of component affected by the error directly on
the server (for more information , see the “Customer Self Service (CSS)”
manual on the ServerBooks DVD).
In addition, CSS errors are displayed in ServerView S2, the server
management software from Fujitsu Siemens Computers.
In the event of errors, ServerView S2 refers you directly to the affected
component and its order information in the Illustrated Spares catalog of the
server in question.

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Preface Features
System board
The features of the system board are described in the technical manual for the
system board D2542 for the hardware and in the “BIOS Setup” for the firmware.
TPM (optional)
The system board is optional equipped with a TPM (Trusted Platform Module)
by the manufacturer. This module enables programs from third party manufac-
turers to store key information (e.g. drive encryption using Windows Bitlocker
Drive Encryption).
The TPM is activated via the BIOS system (for more information, refer to the
Fujitsu Siemens Computers BIOS manual).
VCAUTION!
– When using the TPM, note the program descriptions provided by the
third party manufacturers.
– You must also create a backup of the TPM content. To do this, follow
the third party manufacturer's instructions. Without this backup, if the
TPM or the system board is faulty you will not be able to access your
data.
– If a failure occurs, please inform your service about the TPM
activation before it takes any action, and be prepared to provide them
with your backup copies of the TPM content.

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Features Preface
Hard disk drives
Two basic versions of the server are available, fitted with either SATA or SAS
hard disk drives.
– Server with SATA hard disk drives:
With the standard design, the server has a drive cage in which up to two
SATA hard disk drives with an EasyChange installation frame and a
maximum height of 1 inch are fitted. There is a wire connection to the
controller. Defective hard disk drives cannot be replaced during operation.
The server can optionally be upgraded with a SATA backplane. Up to two
SATA HDD modules can then be used in the drive cage. Each HDD module
can accommodate a SATA hard disk drive with a maximum height of 1 inch.
The module is connected to the SATA backplane wirelessly. This allows HDD
modules to be plugged in and pulled out easily. If the server has a corre-
sponding RAID configuration, defective HDD modules can also be replaced
during operation.
– Server with SAS hard disk drives:
Up to two SAS HDD modules can be used in the drive cage. Each HDD
module can accommodate a SAS hard disk drive with a maximum height of
1 inch. The modules are connected to the SAS backplane wirelessly. This
allows HDD modules to be plugged in or pulled out easily. If the server has
a corresponding RAID configuration, defective HDD modules can also be
replaced during operation.

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Preface Features
Onboard SATA controller
A SATA controller is fitted to operate the two SATA hard drives. The LSI
Embedded MegaRAID software supports RAID levels 0 and 1.
IThe controller has its own configuration utility. More detailed information
may be found in the “Embedded MegaRAID Software User’s Guide”
manual (on the ServerBooks DVD under “Controllers”).
Onboard SAS controller with Integrated Mirroring Enhanced functionality
A SAS controller with “Integrated Mirroring Enhanced” (IME) functionality is
fitted to operate the two SAS hard drives. IME supports RAID level 0 and 1 for
the internal hard disk drives.
IThe controller makes a separate utility available for IME configuration.
For further information, refer to the “SAS/SATA Controller MegaRAID
1064 / 1068 / 1078 Installation Guide” on the ServerBooks DVD (select
“Controllers” from the menu).
Accessible drives/components
A number of mounting locations are available:
– An installation slot for a ServerView Local Service Panel (optional)
– An installation slot for a slimline DVD drive (option)
The accessible drives/components integrated in this locations 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.

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Features Preface
High level of availability and data security
When memory data is accessed, 1-bit errors in the main memory are identified
and automatically corrected with the ECC (Error Correcting Code) method.
ASR&R (Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart) restarts the system in
the event of an error and automatically "hides" the defective system compo-
nents.
The PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analysis) technology from Fujitsu Siemens
Computers analyzes and monitors all components that are critical for system
reliability.
The onboard RAID controller supports the RAID levels 0 and 1, thus increasing
system availability and reliability.
The hot-plug HDD modules provide additional availability.

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Preface Features
iRMC S2 with integrated service LAN port
IThe features of the iRMC S2 Advanced Video Redirection and Remote
Storage are available as an option.
The iRMC S2 (integrated Remote Management Controller) is a BMC with
integrated service LAN port and expanded functionality that was previously only
available with additional plug-in cards. In this way, the iRMC S2 enables
complete control of PRIMERGY servers, regardless of system status, and thus
particularly the control of PRIMERGY servers that are in the “out-of-band”
system status.
Major functions supported by the iRMC S2 include the following:
●Browser access via iRMC's own Web server
●Secure communication (SSH, SSL)
●Power Management for the managed server (depending on its system
status)
●Connecting virtual drives as remote storage
●Text-based and graphic console bypass (Advanced Video Redirection)
●Command Line Interface (CLP)
●Simple, interactive or script-based iRMC S2 configuration
●Customer Self Service (CSS)
●iRMC-s own user management
●Multi-computer, global iRMC user administration using an LDAP Directory
Service
●Automatic network configuration via DNS / DHCP
●Power supply of the iRMC S2 via the system standby supply
●Full-coverage alarm management
●System Event Log (SEL) reading and processing
More information about the iRMC S2 can be found in the “iRMC S2 - integrated
Remote Management Controller” manual.

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Features Preface
Server management
Server management is implemented using the supplied ServerView software in
conjunction with PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analysis) technology from
Fujitsu Siemens. PDA reports the threat of a system error or overload at an early
stage, allowing preventive measures to be taken.
ServerView enables the management of all PRIMERGY servers in the network
via a central console. ServerView supports the following functions:
●Round-the-clock monitoring, regardless of server status
●High-performance, graphical console bypass (AVR) protected by
HTTPS/SSL (128-bit)
●Remote storage via USB
●Remote power on (Wake On LAN)
●Temperature monitoring of the CPU, the system board and the surrounding
area
●Monitoring of PCI bus loading
●Detailed status and error reports for bus systems, processors and main
memory
●Watchdog timer for Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart (ASR&R)
in the event of failure of memory modules or processors
●Power monitoring
●End-of-life monitoring of fans with prompt notification before failure
●Watchdog timer for monitoring the operating system and applications with
ASR&R
Further information on the ServerView server management is provided in the
associated documentation.
ServerStart
You can configure the PRIMERGY server quickly and precisely with the
ServerStart software provided. User-guided menus are available for installing
the server operating system (for further details see section “Configuring the
server” on page 67).

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Preface Features
Service and support
PRIMERGY servers are service-friendly and modular, enabling quick and easy
maintenance.
The handles and locks (touch point) on the various hot pluggable components
are colored green to ensure simple and immediate recognition.
In order to prevent the components from being damaged by incorrect handling
when they are being installed and removed, the areas of all components that
can be touched without damaging them are also marked green.
PRIMERGY diagnostic LEDs fitted on the system board show which component
on the board (memory module, CPU, fan, expansion cards) is not functioning
properly.
The Flash EPROM program supplied with the Fujitsu Siemens Computers
utilities supports a fast BIOS update.
With the iRMC S2 (integrated Remote Management Controller) on the
system board and the optional remote testing and diagnostic system
ServerView Remote Management, the PRIMERGY RX100 S5 server can also
be maintained and serviced remotely. This enables remote diagnosis for system
analysis, remote configuration and remote restart should the operating system
or hardware fail.

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Features Preface
ServerView Remote Management
ServerView Remote Management is the remote management solution from
Fujitsu Siemens Computers for PRIMERGY servers. ServerView Remote
Management and the relevant hardware components integrated on the system
board allow remote monitoring and maintenance as well as fast restoration of
operation in the event of errors.
Remote monitoring and maintenance avoids time-consuming and costly on-site
repairs and reduces service costs. This leads to a reduction in the total cost of
ownership and an excellent return on investment for the remote management
solution.
The administrator can access all system information and information from the
sensors such as fan speeds or voltages via the iRMC S2's Web interface (see
section “iRMC S2 with integrated service LAN port” on page 15). He can also
start the text-based or graphic console bypass (Advanced Video Redirection,
AVR) and get information about remote storage.
IThe features of the iRMC S2 Advanced Video Redirection and Remote
Storage are available as an option.

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Preface Notational conventions
1.4 Notational conventions
The following notational conventions are used in this manual:
Text in italics indicates commands or menu items.
“Quotation marks” indicate names of chapters and terms that are being
emphasized.
Êdescribes activities that must be performed in the order
shown.
VCAUTION! pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol.
Failure to observe this warning may endanger your life,
destroy the system or lead to the loss of data.
Iindicates additional information, notes and tips.

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Technical data Preface
1.5 Technical data
Electrical data
Rated voltage range 100 V - 127 V or 200 V - 240 V
Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Rated current in the basic configuration 100 V - 240 V / 1.8 A - 0.8 A
Max. rated current 100 V - 240 V / 4 A - 2 A
Effective power 177 W
Apparent power 183 VA
Heat dissipation 637 kJ/h (604 btu/h)
Main power fuse 16 A (6.3 A)
Protection class I