Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User manual

PRIMERGY
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 Server
Operating Manual
Joachim Pichol
Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Paderborn
33094 Paderborn
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Edition July 2006

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Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Overview of the Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.3 Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.4 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2 Overview of Installation Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3 Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1 Notes on Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2 CE Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.3 FCC Class A Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.4 Transporting the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.5 Notes on Installing into the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.6 Environmental Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.1 Installation Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.2 Unpacking the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3 Installing/Removing the Server into the Rack . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3.1 Mounting into the PRIMECENTER Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.3.2 Mounting into the DataCenter Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.3.3 Mounting into 3rd-Party Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.3.4 Installing the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.4 Connecting Devices to the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.5 Connecting the Server to the Mains Voltage . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.6 Connecting the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.7 Hints: Connecting/Disconnecting Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5 Commissioning and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.1 Operating and Indicator Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.1.1 The Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.1.1.1 Operating Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.1.1.2 Indicators on the Operating Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1.1.3 Indicators on the Accessible Drives/Components . . . . . . . . 53
5.1.1.4 Hard Disk Drive Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.1.1.5 Indicators on the Hot-plug Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.1.2 The Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.1.2.1 LAN Indicators on the Connection Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.1.2.2 ID indicator and ID button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.1.2.3 Indicators on the Hot-plug Power Supply Units . . . . . . . . . 60

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5.2 Switching the Server ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5.3 Configuring the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5.3.1 Configuring the SCSI RAID Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5.3.2 Configuration with ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5.3.3 Configuration without ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.4 Cleaning the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
6 Property and Data Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.1 Mechanical Access Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.2 BIOS Setup Security Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7 Problem Solutions and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.1 Power-on Indicator Remains Dark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.2 The Server Switches itself OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
7.3 The Monitor Remains Dark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
7.4 Flickering Stripes across the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
7.5 No Monitor Display or Display Drifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
7.6 Time and/or Date are Incorrect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
7.7 System Fails to Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7.8 Drives "dead" at System Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7.9 Added Drive Defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7.10 Error Messages on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
7.11 Error Messages on the Control Panel (LocalView) . . . . . . . 73
8 Hot-plug Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
8.1 Replacing a Hot-plug Power Supply Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
8.2 Replacing a Hot-plug System Fan Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
8.3 Hot-plug Hard Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8.3.1 Handling HDD Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
8.3.2 Installing/Removing a HDD/Dummy Module . . . . . . . . . . 80
8.4 Hot-plug Memory Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
8.4.1 Removing a Hot-plug Memory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
8.4.2 Removing the Dummy Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
8.4.3 Inserting a Hot-plug Memory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
8.5 Hot-plug PCI Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
8.5.1 Removing Hot-plug PCI Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
8.5.2 Removing the Dummy Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
8.5.3 Inserting a Hot-plug PCI Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
8.6 Opening/Closing the Casing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Related publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

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1Introduction
The PRIMERGY RX600 S3 server is an Intel-based server for mid-size and
large companies. The server is suitable for use as a file server and also as an
application, information or Internet server. It is available as a rack model.
The PRIMERGY RX600 S3 server offers a high level of reliability and availability
through highly developed hardware and software components. These include
hot-plug hard disk drive modules, hot-plug system fans and power supply units,
hot-plug PCI slots and memory boards, 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.
This server occupies 4 height units (HU) in the rack.
1.1 Overview of the Documentation
IPRIMERGY manuals are available in PDF format on the ServerBooks CD
which is part of the PRIMERGY 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 on the Internet can be found via the URL:
http://manuals.fujitsu-siemens.com (choose: industry standard servers).

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Overview of the Documentation Introduction
Concept and Target Group of this Manual
This operating manual describes how to install, commission and operate your
server.
It is intended for those responsible for installing the hardware and ensuring that
the system runs smoothly. The manual contains all of the information required
for installing your PRIMERGY RX600 S3 server.
To understand the different expansion options it is necessary to have a
knowledge of hardware and data transmission, as well as basic knowledge of
the operating system used.
Additional Components of the Server Documentation
The PRIMERGY RX600 S3 documentation comprises the following manuals:
– "Quick Start Hardware - PRIMERGY RX600 S3" (poster)
– "Quick Start Software - PRIMERGY ServerView Suite" (poster)
– "Warranty" manual (print version delivered together with the system, PDF
file available on the ServerBooks CD also delivered with the system)
– "Safety" manual (print version always delivered together with the system,
PDF file available on the ServerBooks CD)
– "Ergonomics" manual (PDF file available on the ServerBooks CD)
– "Helpdesk" (poster with worldwide helpdesk telephone numbers)
– Technical Manual for the D2352 system board (PDF file available on the
ServerBooks CD)
– "D2352 BIOS Setup Utility" (PDF file available on the ServerBooks CD)
– "PRIMERGY RX600 S3 Server Options Guide" (PDF file available on the
ServerBooks CD)
IIn the Options Guide, the server extension and modification possibil-
ities are described.
– "ServerView Suite" includes the ServerStart CD, the ServerBooks CD and the
ServerSupport CDs. The PDF version of the user manual "PRIMERGY -
ServerView Suite - ServerStart" is also available on the ServerBooks CD.
IIf you need a backup of the ServerBooks CD, send the details of your
server via email address: [email protected].

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Introduction Overview of the Documentation
– "MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapters" (PDF file available on the ServerBooks
CD)
– "MegaRAID Device Driver Installation" (PDF file available on the ServerBooks
CD)
– "MegaRAID Configuration Software" (PDF file available on the ServerBooks
CD)
– "Global Array Manager Client Software User’s Guide" (PDF file available on
the ServerBooks CD)
– "Global Array Manager Server Software User’s Guide" (PDF file available on
the ServerBooks CD)
Other Sources of Information
– Technical manual for the rack
– Manual for the monitor
– Manual for ServerView server management software
– Manual for the remote test and diagnostic system RemoteView
– Documentation for the boards and drives
– Documentation for your operating system
– Information files for your operating system
(see also “Related publications” on page 107)

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Features Introduction
1.2 Features
System Board
The features of the system board (D2352) are described in the technical manual
for the system board in relation to the hardware and in the BIOS setup manual for
the firmware (see “Related publications” on page 107).
Hot-Plug PCI Slots
In addition to two standard PCI slots, the server also comprises five hot-plug
PCI slots (for one PCI-X board and four PCI Express boards) that allow boards
to be installed and removed online, assuming the operating system supports
this functionality (for further information see section “Hot-plug PCI Boards” on
page 88).
Hard Disk Drives
The server has a drive bay that can each accommodate up to five ULTRA 320-
SCSI hard disk drive modules. Each hard disk drive module (HDD module) can
accommodate a SCSI hard disk drive with an SCA (Single Connector
Attachment) interface and a maximum height of 1 inch. The module is
connected to the SCSI backplane without cables via the SCA interface. 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 78).
The hard disk drive system is designed for Ultra3 SCSI and is operated using
two channels with three (channel A) and two (channel B) hard disk drives each.
The hard disk drives can either be operated in "pure" SCSI mode by the
onboard controller (see “SCSI Controller” on page 9) or by an additional RAID
controller (see “MegaRAID RoMB Controller” on page 9).
With a RAID controller and the corresponding RAID configuration, defective
HDD modules may be replaced while the system is running (hot-plug).
An external SCSI interface is also offered optionally to allow external storage
subsystems to be connected.

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Introduction Features
SCSI Controller
For operating internal hard disk drives or an internal magnetic tape drive, an
onboard 2-channel Ultra320 LSI SCSI controller is available. Alternatively, an
external storage subsystem (e.g. magnetic tape drive) may be connected to the
second channel at the rear of the server. If both channels are already being
used internally, an additional SCSI controller must be built into a PCI slot.
MegaRAID RoMB Controller
RAID functionality is assured by a MegaRAID controller which is configured as
"RAID on Mother Board" (RoMB) by default. If the server was ordered with the
RAID option, activation of the RoMB controller is performed "ex factory" by
means of an activation key on the system board. RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 50 are
supported. The MegaRAID RoMB controller uses the onboard Ultra320 SCSI
controller by means of a logic specially integrated on the system board.
Optionally, a BBU is available for the RoMB controller to secure memory
contents in case of a power failure.
Accessible Drives/Components
Various mounting locations are available:
– one location with a LocalView module (standard)
– one location for a slimline CD or DVD drive (standard)
– one location for a SCSI 5,25-inch magnetic tape drive (option)
The accessible drives/components integrated in these locations cannot be
replaced while the system is up and running.
Power Supply
The server has two hot-plug power supply units that adjust automatically to any
power voltage in the range from 200 V - 240 V. Thus, redundancy of the power
supply is ensured. If one power supply unit fails, the second unit will maintain
uninterrupted operation. The defective power supply unit can be replaced online
(for further details see section “Replacing a Hot-plug Power Supply Unit” on
page 75).

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Ventilation
The server is cooled by means of four hot-plug system fans (redundant config-
uration). Two fans each are contained in one fan unit. Fan control is performed
via temperature sensors. If a sensor fails or is removed, the relevant system
fans run at maximum speed to ensure optimum hardware protection. If the
server cover is removed, all system fans are operated at maximum speed.
In case of a defective fan, uninterrupted operation is ensured. A defective fan
unit can be replaced online (for further details see section “Replacing a Hot-plug
System Fan Unit” on page 77).
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
(Error Detection Code) mechanism 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 defective memory is automatically deactivated and the
replacement bank is activated in its place (assuming it has been configured
appropriately 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 secured against failure either by memory mirroring (two
or four boards required) or by memory RAID (four boards required). Both
methods cannot be used simultaneously.
With the hot-plug function, memory boards may be replaced or added while the
system is up and running (see “Hot-plug Memory Boards” on page 84).
ASR&R (Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart) restarts the system in
the case of an error and automatically "hides" the defective system compo-
nents.
The PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analyzing) technology from Fujitsu Siemens
Computers analyzes and monitors all components important for system
reliability.