Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX600 S4 User manual

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PRIMERGY RX600 S4 User's Guide
Areas Covered
Before Reading This Manual
This section explains the notes for your safety and conventions used in this manual.
Chapter 1 Overview
This chapter explains component names and basic operations of this server, as well as an
overview of the software provided with this server. In addition, the workflow, from placing the
server to starting the operation, is also described.
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation
This chapter explains the preparation and cautions for the server before OS installation. Observe
this chapter before starting installation.
Chapter 3 OS Installation
This chapter explains how to install the OS in the server using ServerStart.
Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation
This chapter explains the operations to be performed after OS installation. Be sure to perform
these operations before operating the server.
Chapter 5 High Reliability Tools
For stable PRIMERGY server operations, we recommend that high reliability tools be installed.
This chapter explains the installation and necessary settings of high reliability tools.
Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options
This chapter explains how to install and remove the various hardware options.
Chapter 7 Configuring Hardware and Utilities
This chapter explains how to make the environment settings necessary to operate the server and
how to use each utility.
Chapter 8 Operation and Maintenance
This chapter explains the operations that become necessary after starting to use this server as well
as daily care and maintenance.
Appendix
This appendix explains the specifications for the server and for its internal options.

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Before Reading This Manual
Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the USA
and other countries.
Intel, Xeon are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the USA and other
countries.
Linux is a trademark or registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the USA and other countries.
Red Hat and all Red Hat-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. in the
USA and other countries.
Other product names used are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers.
Other products are copyrights of their respective manufacturers.
All Rights Reserved, Copyright© FUJITSU LIMITED 2008
Screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
For Your Safety...
This manual contains important information, required to operate the server safely.
Thoroughly review the information in this manual before using the server. Especially note the points under "Safety Precautions", and only
operate the server with a complete understanding of the material provided.
This manual and "Safety Precautions" should be kept in an easy-to-access location for quick reference when using this server.
Safety of Laser
This product contains Class 1 laser product, which is compatible with U.S. FDA 21 CFR, Subchapter J and International Standard IEC 60825-
1. Do not look at the light source of laser beam directly. Doing so may lead to visual damage.
Data Backup
To protect data stored in this device (including basic software and application software), perform backup and other necessary operations.
Note that data protection is not guaranteed when repairs are performed. It is the customer's responsibility to maintain backup copies in
advance.
In case of data loss, Fujitsu assumes no liability for data maintenance or restoration and damages that occur as a result of the data loss for any
reason, except for items covered under warranty.
High Safety
The Products are designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated or general use, including without limitation, general office use,
personal use, household use, and ordinary industrial use, but are not designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated for use
accompanying fatal risks or dangers that, unless extremely high safety is secured, could lead directly to death, personal injury, severe physical
damage, or other loss (hereinafter "High Safety Required Use"), including without limitation, nuclear reaction control in nuclear facility,
aircraft flight control, air traffic control, mass transport control, medical life support system, missile launch control in weapon system. You
shall not use this Product without securing the sufficient safety required for the High Safety Required Use. If you wish to use this Product for
High Safety Required Use, please consult with our sales representatives in charge before such use.
Problems may occur with this device in the event of an instantaneous voltage drop of the power supply due to lightning, etc. To prevent an
instantaneous voltage drop of the power supply, we recommend that you use an uninterruptible power supply system.

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PRIMERGY RX600 S4 User's Guide
Remarks
Warning descriptions
Various symbols are used throughout this manual. These are used to emphasize important points for
your safety and that of others. The following are the symbols and their meanings. Fully understand these
symbols when reading this manual.
The following symbols are used to indicate the type of warning or caution being described.
Symbols
Symbols used in this manual have the following meanings.
Key descriptions / operations
Keys are represented throughout this manual in the following manner.
E.g.: [Ctrl] key, [Enter] key, [→] key, etc.
The following indicate pressing several keys at once:
E.g.: [Ctrl] + [F3] key, [Shift] + [↑] key, etc.
DVD-ROM drive description
DVD-ROM drive is described as "CD/DVD drive" herein.
Failure to observe this warning may cause serious injury or death, and/or destroy the system.
Failure to observe this warning may lead to injury, destruction of the system, or loss of data.
A triangle mark emphasizes the urgency of the WARNING and CAUTION. Details are
described next to the triangle.
A barred circle ( ) warns against certain actions (Do Not). Details are described next to the
circle.
A black circle indicates actions that must be taken. Details are described next to the black
circle.
These sections explain prohibited actions and points to note when using this device. Make
sure to read these sections.
These sections explain information needed to operate the hardware and software properly.
Make sure to read these sections.
→This mark indicates reference pages or manuals.

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Entering commands (Keys)
Command entries are displayed in the following way.
• At each blank in a command line (as pointed out above), press the [Space] key once.
• When using Windows or DOS OS, commands are not case sensitive.
• CD/DVD drive names are shown as [CD/DVD drive]. Enter your drive name according to your
environment.
[CD/DVD drive]:\setup.exe
Screen shots and figures
Screen shots and figures are used as visual aids throughout this manual. Windows, screens, and file
names may vary depending on the OS, software, or configuration of the server used. Figures in this
manual may not show cables that are actually connected for convenience of explanation.
Consecutive operations
Consecutive operations are described by connecting them with "–".
Server types
Server type is described as follows.
Example: Procedure of clicking the [Start] button, pointing to [All Programs], and clicking [Accessories]
↓
Click [Start] –[All Programs] –[Accessories].
table: Server type
Type Expressions and abbreviations
Server without an internal hard disk Diskless type

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Abbreviations
The following expressions and abbreviations are used throughout this manual.
*1: Unless otherwise noted, Windows Server 2003 can also mean Windows Server 2003 x64.
table: Abbreviations of product names
Product name Expressions and abbreviations
PRIMERGY RX600 S4 RX600 S4 or the server
Microsoft®Windows Server®2003, Standard Edition Windows Server 2003 Windows
Microsoft®Windows Server®2003, Enterprise Edition
Microsoft®Windows Server®2003 R2, Standard Edition Windows Server 2003 R2
Microsoft®Windows Server®2003 R2, Enterprise Edition
Microsoft®Windows Server®2003, Standard x64 Edition Windows Server 2003 x64*1
Microsoft®Windows Server®2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
Microsoft®Windows Server®2003 R2, Standard x64
Edition
Windows Server 2003 R2 x64
Microsoft®Windows Server®2003 R2, Enterprise x64
Edition
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Server Windows 2000 Server
Microsoft®Windows®Preinstallation Environment Windows PE
Microsoft®Windows Vista®Business Windows Vista
Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional Windows XP Professional
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft®Windows Server®2003 Service Pack Service Pack
Microsoft®Windows Server®2003 x64 Service Pack
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (v.4 for x86) Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (v.4 for EM64T)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (for x86)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (for Intel64)

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Reference Information
Software manuals
Software Manual contains other reference information and cautions for ServerStart not described in this
manual. Please read it before using ServerStart.
Software Manual is contained as a "README.TXT" file in the root directory on PRIMERGY Startup
Disc. Use a text editor to read it.
Latest information about software provided with this server
For the latest information regarding ServerStart and other software provided with this server, refer to the
Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Warning and Caution Labels
Warning and caution labels are found on the server.
Do not remove or stain these labels.

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PRIMERGY RX600 S4 User's Guide
Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 RX600 S4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.2 Supplied Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
1.2.2 High Reliability Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
1.2.3 Installing High Reliability Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
1.3 Component Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1.3.1 Server (front view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
1.3.2 Server (rear view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
1.3.3 Server (internal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
1.3.4 Baseboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
1.3.5 Memory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
1.4 Standard Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1.4.1 Opening the Rack Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
1.4.2 Turning On the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
1.4.3 Turning Off the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
1.4.4 Inserting and Ejecting a CD/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
1.4.5 How to Use the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
1.5 Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation
2.1 Preparation on the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
2.1.1 Installing Internal Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
2.1.2 Hardware Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
2.2 Selecting an Installation Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
2.2.1 Supported OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
2.2.2 Installation Modes of ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
2.3 Precautions on Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
2.3.1 Installation Partition Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
2.3.2 Notes on Configuring RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
2.3.3 Cautions for Using ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
2.3.4 Automatic Driver Installation with ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Chapter 3 OS Installation
3.1 Quick Installation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3.2 Expert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
3.2.1 Starting Up the Expert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
3.2.2 Disk Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
3.2.3 OS Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

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3.2.4 Application Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
3.2.5 Starting OS Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation
4.1 Memory Dump / Paging File Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
4.1.1 How to Obtain Memory Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
4.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
4.2.1 Creating the Automated System Recovery (ASR) Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
4.3 Storing the System Configuration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
4.3.1 Storing the BIOS Information and the Remote Management Controller
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
4.3.2 Recovering the BIOS Information and the Remote Management Controller
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
4.4 Creating Maintenance Tools and Driver Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
4.4.1 Installing ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
4.4.2 Startup Method for FloppyBuilder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
4.4.3 Creating "Server Management Tools" Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
4.4.4 Creating Driver Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
4.4.5 Creating a DOS Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
4.5 Notes before Operating the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
4.5.1 Auto-run Function from CD/DVD Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
4.5.2 Drive Letter Assignment in the Expert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
4.5.3 Notes on Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
4.5.4 Turning the Power On via a LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
4.5.5 Other Notes on Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
4.6 LAN Driver Advanced Setup [Intel®PROSet] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
4.6.1 Intel® PROSet Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
4.6.2 Cautions for Onboard/PG-28xx LAN Driver V12.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
4.6.3 Teaming Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
4.6.4 VLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Chapter 5 High Reliability Tools
5.1 RAID Management Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
5.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
5.2.1 Installing ServerView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
5.2.2 Setting Required after Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
5.3 Maintenance Support Tool [HRM/Server] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
5.3.1 Installing HRM/Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
5.3.2 How to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
5.4 Solving Problems Early [DSNAP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
5.4.1 Installing DSNAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
5.4.2 How to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options
6.1 Before Installing Internal Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
6.2 Removing and Attaching Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
6.2.1 Removing the Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
6.3 Installing CPUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
6.3.1 Installation Location of CPUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
6.3.2 Installable CPUs and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
6.3.3 How to install CPUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
6.3.4 Defective CPU Disconnection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
6.4 Installing Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
6.4.1 Installation Location of Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
6.4.2 Installable Memory Modules and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
6.4.3 Memory Redundant Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
6.4.4 How to Install Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
6.4.5 Defective Memory Disconnection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
6.5 Installing Expansion Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
6.5.1 Installation Location of Expansion Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
6.5.2 Installable Expansion Cards and Notes on Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
6.5.3 How to Install Expansion Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
6.5.4 How to Replace Expansion Cards in Hot-Pluggable PCI Slots . . . . . . . .134
6.6 Installing Internal Hard Disk Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
6.6.1 Installation Locations of Internal Hard Disk Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
6.6.2 Installable Internal Hard Disk Units and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
6.6.3 How to Install Internal Hard Disk Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
6.6.4 How to Remove the Internal Hard Disk Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
6.7 Installing a 5-inch Internal Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
6.7.1 Installation Location of a 5-inch Internal Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
6.7.2 Installable 5-inch Internal Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
6.7.3 How to Install a 5-inch Internal Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
6.8 Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Chapter 7 Configuring Hardware and Utilities
7.1 Jumper Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
7.1.1 Jumper Location and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
7.2 BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
7.2.1 Starting and Exiting BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
7.2.2 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
7.2.3 SATA Port 1 Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
7.2.4 Boot Features Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
7.2.5 Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
7.2.6 Peripheral Configuration Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
7.2.7 Advanced System Configuration Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
7.2.8 Advanced Memory Configuration Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

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7.2.9 Advanced Processor Configurations Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
7.2.10 PCI Configuration Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
7.2.11 Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
7.2.12 Power Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
7.2.13 Server Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
7.2.14 CPU Status Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
7.2.15 Memory Status Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
7.2.16 PCI Status Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
7.2.17 Console Redirection Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
7.2.18 IPMI Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
7.2.19 Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
7.2.20 Exit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Chapter 8 Operation and Maintenance
8.1 Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
8.1.1 Checking the Server Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
8.1.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
8.1.3 Replacement of Consumable Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
8.2 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
8.2.1 Hardware Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
8.2.2 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
8.2.3 Software Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
8.3 System Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
8.3.1 How to Refer to Event Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
8.3.2 Deleting the System Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
8.4 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
8.4.1 Hardware Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
8.4.2 Security against Unauthorized Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
8.4.3 Security When Disposing of the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
8.5 Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
8.5.1 Importance of Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
8.5.2 Backup Devices, Software and Their Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
8.6 Restoring the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
8.6.1 For Windows Server 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
8.7 Reinstalling the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
8.7.1 Checking before OS Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
8.8 Maintenance Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
8.8.1 Contacting Maintenance Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Appendix
A Server Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
B Specifications for Internal Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
B.1 CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

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B.2 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
B.3 Memory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
B.4 Internal Hard Disk Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
B.5 Power Cord Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
C External Floppy Disk Drive (USB) Notes on Usage . . . . . . . . 214
D Remote Control Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
D.1 Preparation for Using Remote Control Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
D.2 Remote Power Supply Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
E Remote Management Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
E.1 Overview of the Remote Management Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
E.2 Preparation for Using Remote Management Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
E.3 Window of the Remote Management Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
E.4 Remote Management Ctrl Upgrade kit (PG-RMCU2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
F Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

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Chapter 1
Overview
This chapter explains component names and
basic operations of this server, as well as an
overview of the software provided with this
server. In addition, the workflow, from placing
the server to starting the operation, is also
described.
1.1 RX600 S4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.2 Supplied Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.3 Component Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1.4 Standard Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1.5 Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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1.1 RX600 S4
This server is an entry-level server with high-speed processing and cost-
effectiveness, having the following features.
High reliability
zAdvanced memory protection functions
This server supports Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) function with fully-buffered memory. For
the entire memory, you can also set the memory sparing function or memory mirroring function; both
are supported to enable data restoration when a memory error occurs.
zDisk array configuration
As a standard feature, a SAS array controller card (MegaRAID SAS) is installed in the server to
configure an array system. With the array configuration, you can continue the operation without
stopping the system even when a hard disk unit fails. (It is, however, required to replace the failed hard
disk unit as soon as possible.)
zRedundant function
The memory, internal hard disk units, power supply units, and system fans support the redundant
function.
Even when an error occurs in a power supply unit or a system fan, you can replace it without stopping
the system.
With configured disk array systems, you can replace and restore hard disk units without turning off the
server and peripheral devices when the hard disk in the server is failed (hot-pluggable, except of RAID
0).
zHardware and software designed for data security
This server is designed to provide provisions for data securities to guard the hardware and data assets
with systems, such as a lock for the rack door and a password for BIOS Setup Utility.
zProactive fan function
Stable system operation is performed with automatically increasing the rotating speed of the system fan
to control temperature in the server as a fan fails or the ambient temperature rises.
zHot-pluggable PCI slots
The PCI slot 1 through 4 are hot-pluggable PCI slots. If an expansion card is damaged, you can replace
the card without turning off the server and its peripheral devices (only available for Windows Server
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zHigh reliability tools
High reliability tools, such as ServerView which is the tool for monitoring the server status, offer further
stable system operation. Refer to "1.2.2 High Reliability Tools" (Jpg.19) for details.
High-speed processing
zIntel®Xeon®Processor
For high-speed data processing, the server is installed with two dual core Intel®Xeon®processors or
quad core Intel®Xeon®processors as a standard feature, and can have up to four of them.
zPCI-Express slot
This server is equipped with PCI-Express buses with the maximum data transfer speed of 2.5Gbps
(bidirectional) per lane to enable high speed data transfer.
Excellent scalability
zMaximum 128GB memory size
In addition to 4GB memory installed as a standard feature, the memory size can be extended up to
128GB with four memory boards.
zMaximum eight internal hard disk units
Up to eight internal hard disk units can be installed in 2.5-inch storage bays.
zSeven PCI slots
The server has seven PCI-Express slots. Functions can be added by using expansion cards.
z5-inch internal option bay
The server has a 5-inch storage bay, and a 5-inch internal option can be installed to accommodate
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1.2 Supplied Software
The following software is supplied together with the server. ServerStart supports
setting up the system and high reliability tools to prevent troubles while server system
is running.
1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart
ServerStart is an initial setup support tool for PRIMERGY. It offers simple procedures for setup and
proper installation for recommended drivers.
Setting up with ServerStart
When performing the OS installation with ServerStart, drivers which are corresponding to the
automatically recognized expansion cards will be installed by ServerStart. In addition, high reliability
tools and array controller management tools are automatically installed. It prevents the related errors.
It is recommended to perform the OS installation by using ServerStart.
ServerStart
Auto setup
Using ServerStart
Automatic RAID configuration
Automatic installation of recommended drivers
Automatic installation of high reliability tools
are available.
Example:
Automated operations such as OS installation.
Complicated hardware settings such as RAID configuration
User definition, access policies and network settings
Manual settings for each item
resulting in leading mistakes and taking time for server installation.
Install
Not using ServerStart
Example:
IP address settings, creation of user,
registration of computer name, and etc.
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`Some operations such as a license window and media replacements are required to be performed
manually.
`High reliability tools are software with comprehensive strength for stable system operation of the
server management.
Merit with ServerStart setup
zNetwork configuration
ServerStart can configure a network on server installation. For details on available network patterns,
refer to "Using ServerStart to Configure the Network".
zAutomatic driver installation
Recommended drivers for automatically recognized expansion cards are installed with the server. This
prevents possible mistakes in driver installation, such as installation of an older version or drivers which
were not supplied with this server.
zAutomatic RAID configuration
Even without RAID utility, a disk array can be configured by specifying a RAID type and the number of
hard disk units.
Intuitive user interface
The intuitive user interface allows you to easily set the necessary information.
zMain window
When ServerStart starts up, the following window appears. The window and tool bar differ, depending
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zTool bar
For the Expert mode
`While the wizard is running, do not click the icon to move to the previous or next window or
to upper tree level. To move to a different window, click the [Previous], [Up], or [Next] button at the
bottom of the wizard window.
zWizard window
Clicking a wizard displays a wizard window.
Set each item in the wizard window. To move to a step in the next wizard window, click the operation
button at the bottom of the window. Clicking [help] displays an explanation for setting the item.
Goes to the
next page.
Returns to
the main screen.
Ends ServerStart.
Changes the size
of icons.
Returns to the
previous page.
Resets the status
function.
Goes to one tier
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1.2.2 High Reliability Tools
High reliability tools provide comprehensive supports for stable system operations of the server. The
following tools have individual management function through normal operations to restoration from
errors:
• Server monitoring tools
• System diagnosis support tool
• LAN driver advanced setup tool
Server monitoring tools
The server monitoring tools monitor the hardware status and notify the event of an error when irregular
status occurs.
zEarly detection of a server failure [ServerView]
ServerView monitors the server status to protect important server resources. The server hardware keeps
under observation all the time and a potential irregular status will be notified in timely manner when it is
detected. A corrective action can be taken in early stage and eliminate the system error before growing a
serious matter.
`For notes of security for ServerView, refer to " ●Security" in Section "1.1.7 Note", ServerView User's
Guide.
zMaintenance support tool [HRM/server]
HRM/server performs the server maintenance operation promptly and surely to retain stable system
operation.
zEarly detection of a disk problem [RAID management tool]
RAID management tool monitors a configured disk array performance. When an event occurs, it leaves
an event log in the event viewer's application logs. At the same time, a pop-up window indicates a hard
disk failure, rebuild status, etc.
System diagnosis support tool
The system diagnosis support tools boost device management in order to perform stable server
operation.
zEarly solution to problems [DSNAP]
DSNAP is a command line utility for collectively acquiring failure analysis information. Command line
operation makes easy to set the configuration information of the system file and major registries, and
collect the event log. When a problem occurs in your Windows Server 2003 system, DSNAP is used for
a support engineer to understand your system software configuration and settings correctly and to
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LAN driver advanced setup tool
This tool sets details on the LAN.
zIntel®PROSet
Intel®PROSet is a tool for detailed LAN settings when you use Teaming function or configure VLAN.
1.2.3 Installing High Reliability Tools
Collective installation of all high reliability tools, provided with PRIMERGY, may be made by
specifying them in "Application Wizard".
The following high reliability tools are installed with ServerStart.
I : Installed automatically
N: Installed if selected (Not selected by default)
S: Installed if selected (Selected by default)
M: Install manually.
`Linux does not support batch installation with ServerStart.
`ServerView is required configuration after installation even when the high reliability tools have been
installed at once with ServerStart. Refer to "Chapter 5 High Reliability Tools" (Jpg.101).
table: High reliability tools installation
High reliability tool ServerStart installation
Quick Installation mode Expert mode
RAID management tool / ServerView (for Apache) I S
RAID management tool / ServerView (for IIS) M N
HRM/server I N
DSNAP I S
Intel®PROSet II