Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User manual

PRIMERGY RX600 S3 SAS
Operating manual
Edition December 2006

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RX600 S3 SAS Operating manual
Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Documentation overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.3 Notational conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.4 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2 Overview of installation steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3 Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.2 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.3 FCC Class A Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.4 Transporting the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.5 Notes on installing in the rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.6 Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4 Hardware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.1 Installation steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.2 Unpacking the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.3 Installing the server in the rack/removing the server from the
rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.3.1 Installing the server in the PRIMECENTER Rack . . . . . . . . 41
4.3.2 Mounting in the DataCenter Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.3.3 Installation in 3rd party racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.3.4 Inserting the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.4 Connecting devices to the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.5 Connecting the server to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.6 Connecting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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4.7 Notes on connecting/disconnecting cables . . . . . . . . . 50
5 Startup and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1 Controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1.1 Front of server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1.1.1 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.1.1.2 Indicators on the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.1.1.3 Indicators on the accessible drives/components . . . . . . 55
5.1.1.4 Indicators on the hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.1.1.5 Indicator on the hot-plug fan units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.1.2 Rear of server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.1.2.1 LAN indicators on the connection panel . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.1.2.2 ID indicator and ID button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5.1.2.3 Indicators on the hot pluggable power supply units . . . . . 62
5.2 Switching the server on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5.3 Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.3.1 Configuring the PCI SAS RAID Controller . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.3.2 Configuration with ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
5.3.3 Configuration without ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
5.4 Cleaning the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
6 Property and data protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
6.1 Mechanical Access Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
6.2 BIOS Setup security functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7 Troubleshooting and tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
7.1 Power on indicator remains unlit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
7.2 Server switches itself off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7.3 Screen remains blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7.4 Flickering stripes on monitor screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
7.5 No screen display or display drifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
7.6 Incorrect date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
7.7 Drives reported as “dead” when starting system . . . . . . 74

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7.8 Added drive reported as defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
7.9 Error messages on screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
7.10 Error messages on the control panel (LocalView) . . . . . . 75
8 Hot plug components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
8.1 Replacing hot-plug power supply units . . . . . . . . . . . 77
8.2 Replacing hot-plug fan units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
8.3 Hot-plug hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
8.3.1 Handling HDD modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.3.2 Installing/removing HDD/dummy unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
8.4 Hot-plug memory boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
8.4.1 Removing a hot-plug memory board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
8.4.2 Removing the dummy unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
8.4.3 Installing a hot-plug memory board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
8.5 Hot-plug PCI boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
8.5.1 Removing hot-plug PCI boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
8.5.2 Removing the dummy unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
8.5.3 Installing hot-plug PCI boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
8.6 Opening/closing the housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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1Introduction
The PRIMERGY RX600 S3 SAS server is an Intel-based server for mid-size
and large companies. It is suitable for use both as a file server, and as an appli-
cation, information, or Internet server. It is used as a rack model.
Thanks to its highly developed hardware and software components, the server
offers a high level of data security and availability. These include hot-plug hard
disk drive modules, hot-plug system fans and power supply units, hot-plug PCI
slots, hot-plug memory boards, the server management software ServerView,
Prefailure Detection and Analyzing (PDA), and Automatic Server Reconfigu-
ration 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 rack's
lockable door.
The server occupies 4 height units (HU) in the rack.
1.1 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.

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Documentation overview Introduction
Concept and target group 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. It contains all of the information
required to install and operate your system.
Knowledge of hardware and data transmission, as well as basic knowledge of
the operating system used, is necessary to understand fully the various
expansion options. You should also have a good working knowledge of the
English language.
Additional server documentation
The PRIMERGY RX600 S3 SAS documentation also includes:
– “Quick Start Hardware - PRIMERGY RX600 S3 SAS” (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 D2630 system board (PDF file available on the
ServerBooks DVD supplied)
– “BIOS Setup” (PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD supplied)
– “PRIMERGY RX600 S3 SAS 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:
[email protected]

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Introduction Documentation overview
– “MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapters” (PDF file available on the ServerBooks
DVD)
– “MegaRAID Device Driver Installation” (PDF file available on the ServerBooks
DVD)
– “MegaRAID Configuration Software” (PDF file available on the ServerBooks
DVD)
– “ServerView RAID 2.0 User Manual” (PDF file available on the ServerBooks
DVD)
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 109.)

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Features Introduction
1.2 Features
System board
The features of the system board are described in the technical manual for the
system board D2630 for the hardware and in the “BIOS Setup” for the firmware
(see “Literature” on page 109).
Hot-plug PCI slots
In addition to two standard PCI slots, the server also has five hot-plug PCI slots.
Of these five hot-plug PCI slots, one is already contains the PCI SAS RAID
Controller and is not available, one is available for a PCI-X board, and three are
available for PCI Express boards. These hot-plug PCI slots allow you to install
and remove boards while the server is online, provided that the operating
system supports this functionality (for more details, see section “Hot-plug PCI
boards” on page 90).
Hard disk drives
The server has a drive slot on the front, in which up to eight 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. This allows you to simply plug in or pull
out the HDD modules (for more details, see section “Hot-plug hard disk drives”
on page 80).
The hard disk subsystem is designed for SAS, with one channel for each hard
disk drive.
If the server has a corresponding RAID configuration, faulty HDD modules can
also be replaced while the server is online (hot-plug).
An external SCSI interface is also offered optionally to allow external storage
subsystems to be connected. You will find further information in the Options
Guide (see “Literature” on page 109).

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Introduction Features
PCI SAS RAID Controller in its designated PCI slot no. 4
A PCI SAS RAID Controller is provided in the designated slot (no. 4), which
allows you to use eight SAS hard disk drives. RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 and 50 are
supported. A BBU protects the contents of the memory if a power failure occurs.
Accessible drives/components
A number of mounting locations are available:
– A slot for a LocalView module (standard)
– A slot for a slimline CD or DVD drive (standard)
– A slot for a 5.25-inch SCSI magnetic tap drive (optional)
The accessible drives/components integrated here cannot be replaced while
the server is online.
Power supply
The server has two hot-pluggable power supply units, which automatically set
to a voltage range of 200 V - 240 V. This ensures a redundant power supply. If
one power supply unit fails, the other then ensures that the server can continue
to operate as normal. The faulty power supply unit can be replaced while the
server is online (for more details, see section “Replacing hot-plug power supply
units” on page 77).
Cooling
The system is cooled by four hot-plug system fans (redundant configuration).
Each fan unit contains two system fans. Cooling is regulated and adjusted using
temperature sensors. If a failure occurs or if a temperature sensor is removed,
the affected system fans operate at maximum rotation speed to ensure the
highest possible level of protection for the hardware. When the housing cover is
off, all system fans operate at maximum rotation speed
If a system fan fails, the server can still continue operating as normal. A faulty
fan unit can be replaced while the server is online (for more details, see section
“Replacing hot-plug fan units” on page 79).

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Features Introduction
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. The
patented memory scrubbing function starts the EDC (Error Detection Code)
mechanism on a regular basis and thus ensures continuous data integrity.
The memory modules used support Chipkill technology.
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 faulty memory is deactivated, and the replacement bank is
activated in its place (provided that is has been configured accordingly in the
BIOS). 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.
Memory boards can be protected against failure either by mirroring (Memory
Mirroring, requires two or four boards) or by Memory RAID (requires four
boards). These two processes cannot be used simultaneously.
Hot-plug functionality allows you to replace or add memory boards while the
server is online (see “Hot-plug memory boards” on page 86).
ASR&R (Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart) restarts the system in
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 that are critical for system
reliability.
The PCI SAS RAID Controller in its designated PCI slot 4 supports RAID level
0, 1, 10, 5 and 50, and thus increases the system's level of availability and data
security.
Additional security is provided by the hot-pluggable modules, fans, power
supply units, and PCI boards.

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Introduction Features
Server management
Server management is implemented using the ServerView software supplied, in
conjunction with PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analyzing) technology from
Fujitsu Siemens Computers. PDA reports the threat of a system error or
overload to the system administrator 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. The following key features, among other, are supported
by ServerView in this context.
●Remote power on (Wake On LAN)
●Temperature monitoring of the CPU and the surrounding area
●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 monitoring of the operating system and applications with
ASR&R
Further information about ServerView server management is provided in the
associated documentation (see “Literature” on page 109).
ServerStart
The ServerStart software supplied allows you to configure your PRIMERGY
server quickly and correctly. User-guided menus are available to help you install
the server operating systems (for more details, see Section “Configuring the
server” on page 65).

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Features Introduction
Service and support
PRIMERGY servers are service-friendly and modular, enabling quick and easy
maintenance.
The handles and locking mechanisms (touch points) are colored so that they
can be quickly and easily identified. Blue touch points indicate components that
can be replaced without any tools. Green touch points indicate hot-plug
component, which can be replaced or added without tools while the server is
online (see also “Hot plug components” on page 77).
The LocalView module on the front of the server allows you to check the status
of the essential system components at any time without opening the housing.
For more information about LocalView, see “Literature” on page 109.
The diagnostic LEDs on the hot-plug components (power supply units, fans, PCI
boards, memory boards, HDD modules) provide additional information.
The Global Flash tool supplied with the utilities from Fujitsu Siemens Computers
supports a fast remote BIOS update using the LAN interface. The BIOS can be
updated locally via USB. The optional RemoteView remote testing and
diagnostics system allows you to maintain your server remotely.
RemoteView
RemoteView is the remote management solution from Fujitsu Siemens
Computers for PRIMERGY systems. RemoteView 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.
The RemoteView tool provides you with a comprehensive remote testing and
diagnostics package. Remote monitoring and maintenance avoids time-
consuming and costly on-site repairs and reduces service costs. This reduces
the total cost of ownership and ensures an excellent return on investment for the
remote management solution.

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Introduction Notational conventions
RemoteView helps you to:
●Switch the system on and off remotely
●Monitor systems and analyze the cause of faults
●Prepare error resolution and, where possible, to initiate this process
independently
●Identify potential sources of error
●Configure the system
●Adjust system settings and initiate system restarts from a remote location
Fore more information about RemoteView, see “Literature” on page 109.
A Remote Service Board (RSB) can also be used in conjunction with
RemoteView. This enables remote diagnosis for system analysis, remote config-
uration and remote restart should the operating system or hardware fail. For
more information about RSB, see the Options Guide.
1.3 Notational conventions
The following notational conventions are used in this manual:
Italics indicate commands, menu items or software programs.
“Quotation marks” indicate names of chapters and terms that need to be
emphasized.
Êindicates activities that must be performed in the order
given.
VATTENTION! indicates that, if you ignore the information given at this
point, your health, the correct functioning of your
system or the security of your data may be at risk.
IIndicates supplementary information, remarks and tips.

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Technical data Introduction
1.4 Technical data
Electrical data (hot-plug power supply unit)
Compliance with regulations and standards
Rated voltage range 200 V - 240 V
Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Rated current with basic configuration 1.6 A (240 V)
Max. rated current 4.75 A (240 V)
Effective power 1000 W
Apparent power 1140 VA
Heat dissipation 3600 KJ/h (3412 BTU)
Main power fuse 16 A
Protection class I
Product safety and
ergonomics
IEC 60950 / EN 60950, UL/CSA 60950,
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950 3rd. Ed.
Electromagnetic
Compatibility
FCC Class A
VCCI Class A (JEIDA)
AS/NZS CISPR 22 class A (C-Tick)
CNS 13438 Class A (BSMI)
CFR47, part 15, subpart B,
Class A / ICES-003 Class A
Interference
emissions
EN 55022 class A
Harmonic current EN 6100-3-2 JEIDA
Flicker EN 61000-3-3
Interference immunity EN 55024
CE marking
to EU directives
Low-Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC
(Product safety)

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Introduction Technical data
Mechanical values
Weight
Approx. 39 kg (depending on configuration).
Ventilation clearance
At least 200 mm on the front and rear.
Ambient conditions
Condensation during operation must be avoided!
Noise level
Width 482.6 mm
Depth 737.0 mm
Height 176.0 mm (4HE)
Installation depth in rack 700.0 mm
Cable depth in rack 100.0 mm (1000 mm rack recommended)
Environment class 3K2
Environment class 2K2
EN 60721 / IEC 721 Part 3-3
EN 60721 / IEC 721 Part 3-2
Temperature:
Operation (3K2) 10 °C .... 35 °C
Transport (2K2) -25 °C .... 60 °C
Humidity 10% ... 85%
Sound power level LWAd (ISO 9296) ≤7.0 B (in operation)
Sound pressure level at adjacent workstation
LpAm (ISO 9296) ≤57 dB(A) (in operation)

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2 Overview of installation steps
This chapter contains an overview of the steps required to install your server.
Links guide you to the sections where you can find more detailed information
about the individual installation steps:
ÊFirst, it is essential that you familiarize yourself with the safety instructions in
Chapter “Important information” on page 21.
ÊTransport the server to the location in which you want to install it
ÊUnpack all parts, check the contents of the package for visible transport
damage, and check whether the items delivered match the details on the
delivery note (see Section “Unpacking the server” on page 36).
ÊMake sure that all necessary manuals (see “Additional server documen-
tation” on page 8) are available; print out the PDF files if required.
ÊInstall the server in the rack (see section “Installing the server in the
rack/removing the server from the rack” on page 37).
ÊWire the server. Follow the instructions in sections “Connecting devices to
the server” on page 46 and “Notes on connecting/disconnecting cables” on
page 50.
ÊConnect the server to the mains (see section “Connecting the server to the
mains” on page 48).
ÊFamiliarize yourself with the controls and displays on the front and rear of the
server (see section “Controls and displays” on page 51).

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Overview of installation steps
ÊConfigure the server and install the desired operating system and applica-
tions. Essentially, you have two options here:
– Remote configuration and installation with ServerStart:
With the ServerStart Disc 1 provided, you can configure the server and
install the operating system in a convenient manner.
You will find details about how to operate ServerStart, as well as some
additional information in the “ServerView Suite - ServerStart” manual,
which is provided as a PDF file.
Configuration information can also be found in section “Configuration
with ServerStart” on page 66.
– Local configuration and installation with or without ServerStart (see
section“Configuration with ServerStart” on page 66 or “Configuration
without ServerStart” on page 67).