Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX2450 M1 User manual

FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY RX2450 M1
Upgrade and Maintenance Manual
Upgrade and Maintenance Manual - English
09/2021

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Welcome
Congratulations from Fujitsu on purchasing your new PRIMERGY server.
Product name: PRIMERGY RX2450 M1
Compliance model name: RX2450

Before reading this manual
For your safety
This manual contains important information for safely and correctly using this
product.
Carefully read the manual before using this product. Pay particular attention to
the accompanying manual "Safety Notes and Regulations" and ensure that
these safety notes are understood before using the product. Keep this manual
and the "Safety Notes and Regulations" manual in a safe place for easy
reference while using this product.
Radio interference
This product is a "Class A" ITE (Information Technology Equipment). In a
domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case
the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
VCCI-A
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors
The aluminum electrolytic capacitors used in the printed circuit board
assemblies of the product and in the mouse and keyboard are limited-life
components. Use of these components beyond their operating life may result
in electrolyte leakage or depletion, potentially causing emission of foul odor or
smoke.
As a guideline, in a normal office environment (25 °C) operating life is not
expected to be reached within the maintenance support period (5 years).
However, operating life may be reached more quickly if, for example, the
product is used in a hot environment. The customer shall bear the cost of
replacing replaceable components which have exceeded their operating life.
Note that these are only guidelines, and do not constitute a guarantee of
trouble-free operation during the maintenance support period.
High safety use
This product has been designed and manufactured to be used in commercial
and/or industrial areas as a server.
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The product is not suitable for use at visual display workplaces according to §2
of the Workplace Regulations (applies to all server systems except TX server
systems).
When used as visual display workplace, it must not be placed in the direct field
of view to avoid incommoding reflections (applies only to TX server systems).
The device has not been designed or manufactured for uses which demand an
extremely high level of safety and carry a direct and serious risk of life or body
if such safety cannot be assured.
These uses include control of nuclear reactions in nuclear power plants,
automatic airplane flight control, air traffic control, traffic control in mass
transport systems, medical devices for life support, and missile guidance
control in weapons systems (hereafter, "high safety use"). Customers should
not use this product for high safety use unless measures are in place for
ensuring the level of safety demanded of such use. Please consult the sales
staff of Fujitsu if intending to use this product for high safety use.
Measures against momentary voltage drop
This product may be affected by a momentary voltage drop in the power supply
caused by lightning. To prevent a momentary voltage drop, the use of an
uninterruptible power supply is recommended.
(This notice follows the guidelines of Voltage Dip Immunity of Personal
Computer issued by JEITA, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association.)
Technology controlled by the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade
Control Law of Japan
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Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law of Japan. Documents which
contain such technology should not be exported from Japan or transferred to
non-residents of Japan without first obtaining authorization in accordance with
the above law.
Harmonic Current Standards
This product conforms to harmonic current standard JIS C 61000-3-2.
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Only for Japan: About SATA HDDs
The SATA version of this server supports HDDs with SATA/BC-SATA storage
interfaces. Please note that the usage and operation conditions differ
depending on the type of HDD used.
For more information on the usage and operation conditions of each available
type of HDD, see the following internet address:
https://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/harddisk/
Only for Japan:
Shielded LAN cables should be used in this product.
UK Importer information
Fujitsu Services Limited
22 Baker Street, London, W1U 3BW, United Kingdom
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Version history
Issue
number
Issue date Description
V 1.0 03/2021 Initial release
V 2.0 09/2021 PDUAL CP100 added
Examples for cable routing SATA RAID
configurations added
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Content
1 Introduction 15
1.1 Concept and target groups of this manual 15
1.2 Notational conventions 15
2 Before you start 17
2.1 Basic information 17
2.1.1 Proceeding 17
2.1.2 Installing optional components 17
2.1.3 Replacing a defective component 18
2.2 Classification of procedures 18
2.2.1 Assignment of unit categories 18
2.2.2 Customer Replaceable Units (CRU) 18
2.2.3 Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) 19
2.2.4 Field Replaceable Units (FRU) 20
2.3 Average task duration 21
2.4 Tools you need at hand 22
2.5 Documentation overview 22
2.5.1 Downloading manuals 22
2.5.2 List of documents 23
3 Important information 25
3.1 Introduction 25
3.2 Safety instructions 25
3.2.1 Basic safety instructions 25
3.2.2 Before starting up 26
3.2.3 Installation and operation 26
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3.2.4 Batteries 29
3.2.5 Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices (ESD modules) 29
3.2.6 Transporting the server 31
3.2.7 Installing the server in the rack 32
3.2.8 Other important information 32
3.3 CE conformity 33
3.4 FCC Class A Compliance Statement 33
3.5 Environmental protection 34
4 Basic hardware procedures 37
4.1 Using diagnostic information 37
4.1.1 Locating the defective server 37
4.1.2 Locating the defective component 37
4.2 Shutting down the server 37
4.3 Disconnecting the power cord 38
4.3.1 Disconnecting the power cord (AC PSU) 38
4.4 Getting access to the component 39
4.4.1 Safety notes 39
4.4.2 Extending the server out of the rack 40
4.4.3 Removing the server from the rack 41
4.4.4 Removing the top cover 43
4.5 Reassembling 44
4.5.1 Safety notes 44
4.5.2 Installing the top cover 44
4.5.3 Installing the server in the rack 45
4.5.4 Sliding the server into the rack 47
4.6 Connecting the power cord 48
4.6.1 Connecting the power cord 48
4.7 Switching on the server 49
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4.8 Handling riser modules 50
4.8.1 Positions of riser modules 50
4.8.2 Removing a riser module 50
4.8.3 Installing a riser module 54
4.9 Handling the air duct 61
4.9.1 Positions of riser modules 61
4.9.2 Removing the air ducts 62
4.9.3 Installing the air duct 63
5 Basic software procedures 67
5.1 Starting the maintenance task 67
5.1.1 Backing up the setting information of BIOS or BMC 67
5.1.2 Verifying and configuring the backup software solution 67
5.1.3 Switching on the ID indicators 67
5.2 Completing the maintenance task 68
5.2.1 Updating or recovering the BIOS and BMC 68
5.2.2 Enabling Option ROM scan 69
5.2.3 Verifying the system time settings 70
5.2.4 Viewing and clearing the System Event Log (SEL) 70
5.2.5 Updating the NIC configuration file in a Linux environment 71
5.2.6 Performing a RAID array rebuild 72
5.2.7 Looking for the MAC address of a LAN controller 73
5.2.8 Switching off the ID identicators 74
6 Power supply unit (PSU) 75
6.1 Safety notes 75
6.2 Basic information 75
6.3 Redundant power supply 76
6.3.1 Installing a hot-plug PSU 76
6.3.2 Removing a hot-plug PSU 79
6.3.3 Replacing a hot-plug PSU 80
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7 Hard disk drive (HDD) / solid state disk (SSD) 83
7.1 Safety notes 83
7.2 Basic information 84
7.3 2.5-inch HDD/SSD configurations 84
7.3.1 Overview of configurations 84
7.3.1.1 Configuration with 24 HDD/SSD modules 84
7.3.2 Installing 2.5-inch HDD/SSD modules 85
7.3.3 Removing 2.5-inch HDD/SSD modules 91
7.3.4 Replacing a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module 93
7.3.5 Replacing the HDD backplane 95
8 Fans 99
8.1 Safety notes 99
8.2 Basic information 99
8.3 Replacing a fan module 100
9 Expansion cards and riser cards 103
9.1 Safety notes 103
9.2 Basic information 103
9.3 Expansion cards in riser modules 105
9.3.1 Installing a RAID controller in riser module 1 105
9.3.2 Removing a RAID controller from riser module 1 107
9.3.3 Replacing a RAID controller from riser module 1 109
9.3.4 Installing an expansion card in riser module 2 110
9.3.5 Removing an expansion card from riser module 2 115
9.3.6 Replacing an expansion card from riser module 2 116
9.3.7 Examples for cable routing 118
9.3.7.1 SATA RAID configurations of 16 HDDs/SSDs 118
9.3.7.2 SATA RAID configurations of 20 HDDs/SSDs 122
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9.4 GPU cards in riser modules 125
9.4.1 Installing a GPU card in riser module 1 125
9.4.2 Removing a GPU card from riser module 1 129
9.4.3 Replacing a GPU card from riser module 1 132
9.4.4 Installing a GPU card in riser module 2 133
9.4.5 Removing a GPU card from riser module 2 136
9.4.6 Replacing a GPU card from riser module 2 139
9.5 Riser cards 140
9.5.1 Replacing the riser card from riser module 1 140
9.5.2 Replacing the riser card from riser module 2 142
9.6 AOC card 144
9.6.1 Replacing the AOC card 144
9.7 Handling SFP+ transceiver modules 147
9.7.1 Installing SFP+ transceiver modules 147
9.7.2 Removing SFP+ transceiver modules 152
10 Main memory 157
10.1 Safety notes 157
10.2 Basic information 158
10.2.1 Slots and features 158
10.2.2 General memory population rules 159
10.3 Installing memory modules 160
10.4 Removing memory modules 163
10.5 Replacing memory modules 164
11 Processor (CPU) 167
11.1 Safety notes 167
11.2 Basic information 168
11.3 Replacing a CPU or heat sink 169
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12 Front panel 181
12.1 Safety notes 181
12.2 Basic information 181
12.3 Replacing the front panel 182
13 System board and components 191
13.1 Safety notes 191
13.2 Basic information 191
13.3 CMOS battery 192
13.3.1 Replacing the CMOS battery 192
13.4 System board 194
13.4.1 Replacing the system board 194
14 Appendix A 199
14.1 Mechanical overview 199
14.1.1 Server front 199
14.1.2 Server rear 200
14.1.3 Server interior 201
14.2 Connectors and indicators 202
14.2.1 System board 202
14.2.1.1 System board H12DSU-iN 202
14.2.2 Server front 206
14.2.2.1 Indicators on the front panel 206
14.2.2.2 Indicators on hot-plug HDD / SSD / PCIe SSD modules 208
14.2.3 Server rear 209
14.2.3.1 Connectors on the server rear 209
14.2.3.2 Indicators on the I/O panel 210
14.2.3.3 LAN indicators 211
14.2.3.4 Indicator on hot-plug PSU 212
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14.2.4 Acoustic indicators 213
14.3 Onboard settings 215
14.4 Minimum startup configuration 216
15 Appendix B 219
15.1 Supplied documents 219
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1 Introduction
1.1 Concept and target groups of this manual
This upgrade and maintenance manual provides instructions for the following
procedures:
–Upgrading the server configuration by adding optional hardware
components.
–Upgrading the server configuration by replacing existing hardware
components with superior ones.
–Replacing defective hardware components.
This manual focuses on on-site maintenance tasks.
CAUTION
The document at hand comprises procedures of a wide range of
complexity.
▶Check the profile of qualification for technicians before assigning
tasks.
▶Before you start, carefully read "Classification of procedures" on
page 18.
1.2 Notational conventions
The following notational conventions are used in this manual:
Text in bold Indicates references to names of interface
elements.
Text in monospace Indicates commands and text to be entered by
the user.
"Quotation marks" Indicate names of chapters and terms that are
being emphasized.
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▶ Describes activities that must be performed in
the order shown.
[Abc] Indicates keys on the keyboard.
CAUTION
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.
Indicates additional information, notes and tips.
Indicates the procedure category in terms of
complexity and qualification requirements, see
"Classification of procedures" on page 18.
Indicates the average task duration, see
"Average task duration" on page 21.
Introduction
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2 Before you start
2.1 Basic information
2.1.1 Proceeding
Before you start any upgrade or maintenance task, proceed as follows:
▶Carefully read the safety instructions, see "Important information" on
page 25.
▶Make sure that all necessary manuals are available, see "Documentation
overview" on page 22. Print the PDF files if required.
▶Make yourself familiar with the procedure categories, see "Classification of
procedures" on page 18.
▶Ensure that all required tools are available, see "Tools you need at hand" on
page 22.
2.1.2 Installing optional components
The operating manual of your server gives an introduction to server features
and provides an overview of available hardware options.
For the latest information on hardware options, see the hardware
configurator of your server, available online at the following address:
https://www.fujitsu.com/fts/products/computing/servers/primergy/
index.html
For Japan:
https://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/primergy/
Please contact your local Fujitsu customer service partner for details on how to
order expansion kits or spare parts.
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2.1.3 Replacing a defective component
The status indicators on the front panel and on components report defective
hardware components that need to be replaced, see "Connectors and
indicators" on page 202.
2.2 Classification of procedures
2.2.1 Assignment of unit categories
The complexity of maintenance procedures varies significantly. Procedures
have been assigned to one of three unit categories, indicating the level of
difficulty and required qualification.
At the beginning of each procedure, the involved unit category is indicated by
one of the symbols introduced in this section.
Please ask your local Fujitsu service center for more information.
2.2.2 Customer Replaceable Units (CRU)
Customer Replaceable Units (CRU)
Customer Replaceable Units are intended for customer self service and may
be installed or replaced as hot-plug components during operation.
Components that the customer is entitled to replace may differ
according to the service form in his country.
For Japan:
https://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/primergy/support/
repair.html
Hot-plug components increase system availability and guarantee a high degree
of data integrity and fail-safe performance. Procedures can be carried out
without shutting down the server or going offline.
Before you start
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Components that are handled as Customer Replaceable Units
–Hot-plug HDD/SSD modules
–Hot-plug PCIe SSD modules
–Hot-plug PSUs
Peripherals that are handled as Customer Replaceable Units
–Keyboard
–Mouse
2.2.3 Upgrade and Repair Units (URU)
Upgrade and Repair Units (URU)
Upgrade and Repair Units are non hot-plug components that can be ordered
separately to be installed as options (Upgrade Units) or are available to the
customer through customer self service (Repair Units).
For Japan, customer allows only upgrade. For upgrade units as
customer replaceable, see:
https://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/primergy/
Server management error messages and diagnostic indicators on the
front panel and system board will report defective Upgrade and Repair
Units as customer replaceable CSS components.
Upgrade and repair procedures involve shutting down and opening the server.
CAUTION
The device may be seriously damaged or cause damage if it is opened
without authorization or if repairs are attempted by unauthorized and
untrained personnel.
Before you start
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Components that are handled as Upgrade Units
–Expansion cards
–Memory modules
–Add-on card
–PCIe riser modules
Components that are handled solely as Repair Units
–CMOS battery
2.2.4 Field Replaceable Units (FRU)
Field Replaceable Units (FRU)
Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units involves complex
maintenance procedures on integral server components. Procedures will
require shutting down, opening and disassembling the server.
CAUTION
Maintenance procedures involving Field Replaceable Units must be
performed exclusively by Fujitsu service personnel or technicians
trained by Fujitsu. Please note that unauthorized interference with the
system will void the warranty and exempt the manufacturer from all
liability.
Components that are handled as Field Replaceable Units
–CPU (replacement)
–HDD backplane
–PCIe riser card
–Front panel
–System board
–Memory modules
Before you start
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