Fujitsu Primergy RX300 S3 User manual

PRIMERGY RX300 S3
Operating Manual
Edition December 2006

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RX300 S3 Operating manual
Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Overview of the Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3 Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.4 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2 Installation Steps: Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3 Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.2 CE Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.3 Transporting the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.4 Notes on Installing into the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.5 Environment Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.1 Unpacking the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.2 Installing/Removing the Server into/from the Rack . . . . . 34
4.2.1 Mounting into the PRIMECENTER/DataCenter Rack . . . . . . 38
4.2.2 Mounting into 3rd-Party Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.2.3 Installing the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.3 Connecting Devices to Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4.4 Connecting the Server to the Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.5 Instructions on Connecting and Disconnecting Cables . . 47
5Preparation for Use and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.1 Operating and Indicator Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.1.1 The Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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5.1.2 The Rear Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.1.3 Indicators on the hot-plug CPU and System Fans . . . . . . . 57
5.2 Switching the Server ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.3 Configuring the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.3.1 Configuration with ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.3.2 Configuration without ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5.4 Starting up Hot-Plug PCI Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.5 Cleaning the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6 Property and Data Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.1 BIOS Setup Security Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7Troubleshooting and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.1 Power-On Indicator Remains Dark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.2 The Server switches itself OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.3 The Monitor Remains Dark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.4 Flickering Stripes Across the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.5 No Monitor Display or the Display Drifts . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.6 No Mouse Pointer Displayed on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . 69
7.7 The Floppy Disk Cannot be Read or Written . . . . . . . . . 70
7.8 Incorrect Time and/or Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
7.9 System Fails to Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
7.10 Drives Are Reported as „Dead“ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
7.11 Added Drive Reported Defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
7.12 Hot-Plug PCI Error Indicator Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7.13 Hot-Plug PCI Power Indicator not Lighting after Replacing the
Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7.14 Error Messages on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
8 Hot-plug Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
8.1 Hot-plug Power Supply Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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8.1.1 Removing the Dummy Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
8.1.2 Adding a hot-plug Power Supply Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8.1.3 Replacing a Hot-plug Power Supply Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8.2 Hot-plug Hard Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
8.2.1 Handling Hard Disk Drives/HDD Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
8.2.2 Removing/installing the dummy module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8.2.3 Installing/Removing HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
8.2.4 Hot-swap for HDD Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
8.3 Replacing a Hot-plug Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
8.3.1 Replacing the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
8.4 Replacing hot-plug PCI Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
8.4.1 Mounting the PCI board into the pull out aid . . . . . . . . . . 94
8.5 Opening/Closing the Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

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1Introduction
The PRIMERGY RX300 S3 server is an Intel-based server for mid-size
networks and large companies. The server is suitable for use as a file server
and also as an application, information or Internet server.
The PRIMERGY RX300 S3 server offers a high level of reliability and avail-
ability through highly developed hardware and software components. These
include hot-plug hard disk drive modules, redundant CPU fans, system fans and
power supply units, and hot-plug PCI slots, the ServerView Suite 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 the
lockable rack door.
The rack model occupies 2 height units (HU) in the rack.
1.1 Overview of the Documentation
IPRIMERGY manuals are available in PDF format on the
ServerBooks DVD. The ServerBooks DVD is part of the ServerView Suite
delivered with each server system.
The PDF files for the manuals can also be downloaded free of charge
from the Internet. The overview page showing the online documentation
available in the Internet can be found via the URL:
http://manuals.fujitsu-siemens.com (click industry standard server).
Concept and Target Group of this Manual
This operating manual describes how to install, how to operate and how to
expand your server.
This operating manual is intended for those responsible for installing the
hardware and operating the system. The manual contains all the information
required for mounting and operating your PRIMERGY RX300 S3 .
Knowledge of hardware and data transmission is required, as well as basic
knowledge of the operating system used.

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Overview of the Documentation Introduction
Additional server documentation
The PRIMERGY RX300 S3 documentation also includes:
– “Quick Start Hardware - PRIMERGY RX300 S3 ” (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)
– Technical Manual for the D2119 system board (PDF file available on the
ServerBooks DVD supplied)
– “BIOS Setup” (PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD supplied)
–“
PRIMERGY RX300 S3 Server Options Guide”(PDF file available on
the ServerBooks DVD)
IThe “Options Guide”describes the server expansion and modifi-
cation options.
–“ServerView Suite”includes the ServerStart Disc 1, the ServerStart Disc 2
and the ServerBooks DVD. The PDF version of the “PRIMERGY ServerView
Suite - ServerStart”user manual is also available on the
ServerBooks DVD.
IIf you need a replacement copy of the -ServerBooks DVD, send the
details of your sever to the following e-mail address: Reklamat-PC-
[email protected]
–“Global Array Manager Client Software User’s Guide”(PDF file available on
the ServerBooks DVD)
–“Global Array Manager Server Software User’s Guide”(PDF file available on
the ServerBooks DVD)
–“Integrated Mirroring User’s Guide”(PDF file available on the ServerBooks
DVD)
IIf you need a backup of the ServerBooks-DVD send the details of your
server via email address: [email protected].

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Further sources of information
–technical manual for the rack
–manual for the monitor
–server management manual ServerView
–manual for the Remote Test and Diagnostic System RemoteView
–in the documentation for the boards and drives
–operating system documentation
–information files of your operating system
(see also “Related Publications”on page 103).
1.2 Features
System board
The features of the system board (D2119 are described in the technical manual
for the system board in relation to the hardware and in the BIOS setup manual
(see “Related Publications”on page 103).
Slots for additional boards
There are up to fife extension slots for additional controller boards on the system
board of the server:
Figure 1: PCI slots: basic configuration
LAN 1 LAN 2
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* The hot-plug functionality are indicated by two LEDs (6 and 7) on each slot
(see section “The Rear Side”on page 56).
Pos. Slot No. Type Features PCI-Board
11 standard PCI X
64 bit/133 MHz
low-profile
22
33 hot-plug * PCI express x4
44
5 5 standard PCI express x8
Table 1: PCI slots: basic configuration

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Optionally the possibility exists to install full height PCI boards only. In this case
three standard slots via a 3-way riser card are available:
Figure 2: PCI slots: optional configuration
Hard disk drives
The server provides two drive cages for one of the following hard disk drive
configurations:
that can accommodate
●3.5-inch SAS/SATA hard disk drives: up to six (2x3) hard disk drive modules
(HDD modules), each accomodating one 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hard disk drive
with a maximum height of 1 inch
●2.5-inch SAS hard disk drives: up to twelf (2x6) HDD modules, each
accomodating one 2.5-inch SAS hard disk drive with a maximum height of
15 mm
The module is connected to the SAS/SATA backplane without cables. This
allows hard disk drive modules to be simply plugged in or pulled out (for further
details see section “Hot-plug Hard Disk Drives”on page 77).
The hard disk drive system is designed for SAS/SATA with a seperate channel
for each of the hard disk drives.
Pos. Slot
No.
Type Features PCI board
16
standard 64 bit/133 MHz
short,
full height
27
3 8 full length,
full height
Table 2: PCI slots: optional configuration
LAN 1 LAN 2
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If the server has a corresponding RAID configuration, defective HDD modules
can also be exchanged online (hot-swap).
Onboard SAS controller with IME functionality
For operating internal hard disk drives the SAS controller with Integrated
Mirroring Enhanced functionality is available. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced
offers additionally RAID 0,1 functionality for the internal disk configuration (IME
level 1).
ITo configure Integrated Mirroring Enhanced the controller has its own
RAID-Select Utility. For further information see “Integrated Mirroring
User’s Guide“on the ServerBooks DVD (choose Controllers from the
menu).
Onboard RAID5 processor
The RAID functionality of the onboard SAS controller can be upgraded: The
RX300 S3 comes with an onboard RAID5 processor which can be activitated
via an optional upgrading kit (SAS MegaRAID PCI Express). RAID level 0, 1,
10, 5 and 50 are supported. You find further information in the Options Guide
(see “Related Publications”on page 103).
Accessible drives / components
Various mounting locations are available:
–one location for a 3.5 inch slimline 1.44 MB floppy disk drive (optionally) or
for a LocalView module (optionally)
–one location for a slimline DVD-/DVD-ROM drive (optionally)
The accessible drives integrated in this locations cannot be replaced online.
A USB tape drive can be installed optionally in the left drive cage (see also the
configurator under “Related Publications”on page 103). As a result, two
mounting locations are occupied in the drive cage:
I–In case of 3.5-inch HDD configurations these mounting locations are
no longer available for HDD modules.
The magnetic tape drive cannot be replaced online.

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USB interface
The two USB interfaces on the front of the server supports activities carried out
by the service technician. The maximum length of the external cable are three
meters.
Power supply
In its basic configuration, the server has a hot-plug multi-range power supply
unit that adjusts automatically to any power voltage in the range from 100 V -
240 V. An additional power supply unit can be installed optionally in order to
ensure redundancy of the power supply. If one power supply unit fails, the
redundant configuration ensures operation can continue uninterrupted. The
defective power supply unit can be replaced online (for further details see
section “Hot-plug Power Supply Units”on page 75).
Ventilation
The server is cooled by one or two fan units (redundant configuration). One fan
unit with three CPU fans and one system fan is integrated in the standard
system fan configuration. If two fan units are installed, each of them form a
redundant unit.
If one fan in one redundant unit fails, the other fan unit ensures operation can
continue uninterrupted. The defective fan can be replaced online (for further
details see section “Replacing a Hot-plug Fan”on page 88).
Every processor has a heatpipe. The processors are cooled additionally by the
three and/or six CPU fans in the fan units.
High level of availability and reliability
When memory data is accessed, 1-bit errors in the main memory are recog-
nized and automatically corrected with the ECC (Error Correcting Code)
method. The patented memory scrubbing function regularly starts up the EDC
mechanism and thus ensures continuous data integrity.
The memory modules used support SDDC technology (Chipkill™), which in
addition increases the effectiveness of the monitoring and correction of memory
errors.
Support is likewise provided for hot-spare memory technology, in which a
memory bank is used like a replacement bank. If a memory module fails, the
bank with the defective memory is automatically deactivated and the
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appropriately in the BIOS; see BIOS Setup under “Related Publications”on
page 103). The deactivated memory bank is no longer used and the faulty
memory module can be replaced at the next opportunity. In order to be able to
use the hot-spare memory function, all occupied memory banks must have an
identical memory configuration.
ASR&R (Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart) restarts the system in
the case of an error and automatically „hides“the defective system components.
The PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analyzing) technology from Fujitsu Siemens
Computers analyzes and monitors all components important for system
reliability.
Optional RAID functionality of the onboard SAS controller supports RAID Levels
0, 1, 10, 5 and 50 and increase system availability.
The hot-plug HDD modules provide additional availability.
Server management
Server management is implemented with the aid of the supplied ServerView
software and PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analyzing) technology from Fujitsu
Siemens Computers. PDA reports the threat of a system error or overloading
early on so that preventative measures can be taken.
ServerView enables the management of all PRIMERGY servers in the network
via a central console. The following key features are supported among others
by ServerView in this context.
●Remote power-on (Wake On LAN)
●Temperature monitoring of the CPU and the surrounding area
●Monitoring of the utilization of the PCI buses
●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
●Early detection of a defective fan
●Watchdog timer for operating system monitoring and application monitoring
with ASR&R

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Further information on ServerView server management is provided in the
associated documentation (see “Related Publications”on page 103).

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ServerStart
You can configure the PRIMERGY server quickly and purposefully 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 60).
Service and support
PRIMERGY servers are service-friendly and modular, thus enabling quick and
simple maintenance.
The handles and locks (touch points) of the different hot-plug components are
colored green to ensure simple and immediate recognition.
In order to avoid damage to components by incorrect handling when they are
being installed and removed, green highlighting also identifies the component
areas that can be touched without causing damage to the respective
component.
PRIMERGY Diagnostic LEDs arranged on the system board identify the
component (memory module, CPU) on the system board that is not functioning
correctly.
The flash EPROM program supplied with the Fujitsu Siemens Computers
utilities supports a fast BIOS update.
The integrated Remote Management Cotnroller (iRMC) as well as the optional
remote test and diagnostics system allow the PRIMERGY RX300 S3 server to
be maintained from remote locations. Remote diagnosis can be performed as a
result for system analysis, remote configuration and remote restart should the
operating system or hardware fail.
RemoteView
RemoteView is the remote management solution from Fujitsu Siemens
Computers for Intel-based PRIMERGY systems. RemoteView and the relevant
hardware components integrated on the system board allow remote monitoring
and maintenance as well as fast restoration of operability in the event of errors.

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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.
RemoteView helps
●switch ON/OFF the system remotely
●monitor systems and analyze the cause of faults
●prepare error resolution or to have this process initiated independently if
possible
●identify potential sources of error
●configure the system
●adjust system settings and initiate system restarts from a remote location

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1.3 Notational Conventions
The following notational conventions are used in this manual:
1.4 Technical Data
Electrical data (hot-swap power supply unit)
National and international standards
text in italics indicate commands, menu items or software programs
„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
Power supply unit Multi-range
Rated voltage range 100 V - 240 V
Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Rated current in basic configuration: 4,2 A - 1,4 A / 100 V - 240 V
Max. rated current 8,5 A - 3,8 A / 100 V -240 V
Effective power 681 W
Apparent power 689 VA
Heat dissipation 2452 kJ/h (2324 btu/h)
Main power fuse 16 A
Protection class I
Product safety IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1 / UL 60950-1,
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1

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Mechanical values
Weight
approx. 25 kg (depending on the configuration)
Ventilation clearance
at least 200 mm on the front and on the rear side
Ergonomics EK1-ITB 2000
Electromagnetic compatibility FCC class A
VCCI class A /JEIDA
CNS 13438 class A
C-Tick class A
Interference emission EN 55022 class A
Harmonic current EN 61000-3-2
Flicker EN 61000-3-3
Interference immunity EN 55024
International standards FCC class A
VCCI class A / JEIDA
C-Tick class A
BSMI class A
CE label according to EU direc-
tives
Low-Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
(product safety)
Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC
Width (without front panel) 445 mm
Total depth (with front panel) 785 mm
Height 85 mm bzw. 2HE
Installation depth 745 mm
cabling depth in the rack 100,0 mm (1000 mm Rack empfohlen)

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Environmental conditions
Condensation during operation must be avoided!
Noise level
Environment class 3K2
Environment class 2K2
EN 60721 section 3-3
EN 60721 section 3-2
Temperature:
Operation (3K2)
Transport (2K2)
15°C .... 35°C
- 25°C .... 60°C
Humidity 10% .... .85%
Sound power level LWAd (ISO 9296) ≤7,1 B (standby)
≤ 7,3 B (operating)
Sound pressure level at bystander position
LpAm (ISO 9296)
≤57 dB(A) (standby)
≤ 58 dB(A) (operating)