Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX600 S4 User manual

PRIMERGY RX600 S4 Server
Operating manual
Edition April 2008

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RX600 S4 Operating manual
Contents
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Concept and target groups for this manual . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Documentation overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.4 Notational conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.5 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2 Overview of the installation steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3 Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.1 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.2 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.3 FCC Class A Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.4 Transporting the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.5 Notes on installing in the rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.6 Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4 Hardware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.1 Unpacking the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.2 Rack installation/removal of server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.2.1 Mounting in the PRIMECENTER Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.2.2 Installation in the DataCenter Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.2.3 Installation in 3rd party racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.2.4 Inserting the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.3 Connecting devices to the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.4 Connecting the server to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.5 Connecting the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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4.6 Notes on connecting/disconnecting cables . . . . . . . . . . 54
5 Starting up and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.1 Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.1.1 Front of server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.1.1.1 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.1.1.2 Indicators on the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.1.1.3 Indicators on the accessible drives/components . . . . . . . 59
5.1.1.4 Indicators on the HDD modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.1.1.5 Indicator on the fan modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5.1.2 Rear of server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.1.2.1 LAN indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.1.2.2 CSS indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5.1.2.3 Global Error indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5.1.2.4 ID indicator and ID button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.1.2.5 Indicators on the hot-plug power supply units . . . . . . . . . 66
5.2 Switching the server on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
5.3 Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.3.1 Configuring onboard SAS RAID controller . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.3.2 Configuration with ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.3.3 Configuration without ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
5.4 Cleaning the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6 Property and data protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6.1 Mechanical access protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6.2 BIOS Setup security functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
7 Troubleshooting and tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
7.1 Power-on indicator remains unlit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
7.2 Server switches itself off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
7.3 Screen remains blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
7.4 Flickering stripes on monitor screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
7.5 No screen display or display drifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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7.6 Incorrect date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7.7 Drives reported as “dead” when starting system . . . . . . 78
7.8 Added drive reported as defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7.9 Error message on screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
8 CSS components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.1 Hot-plug components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
8.1.1 Replacing the hot-plug power supply unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
8.1.2 Replacing hot-plug CPU fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
8.1.3 Replacing hot-plug main memory fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
8.1.4 Hot-plug hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
8.1.4.1 Handling hard disk drives and HDD modules . . . . . . . . 90
8.1.4.2 Removing/installing the dummy module . . . . . . . . . . . 91
8.1.4.3 Installing/removing the HDD module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
8.1.5 Hot-plug expansion cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
8.1.5.1 Removing a hot-plug expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
8.1.5.2 Removing a dummy module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
8.1.5.3 Installing a hot-plug expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
8.2 Replacement of non-hot-plug components . . . . . . . . . 105
8.2.1 Replacing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
8.2.1.1 Removing the memory board in question . . . . . . . . . . 107
8.2.1.2 Removing a defective memory module . . . . . . . . . . . 109
8.2.1.3 Installing a new memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
8.2.1.4 Reinstalling the memory board in question . . . . . . . . . 112
8.3 Opening/closing the housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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1 Preface
The PRIMERGY RX600 S4 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 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 HDD
modules, hot-plug system fans and power supply units, and also hot-plug PCI
slots, the Server Management Software ServerView, "Prefailure Detection and
Analysis" (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.
The server occupies 4 height units (HU) in the rack.
1.1 Concept and target groups for this manual
This operating manual describes how to install, set up and operate your server.
This operating manual is intended for those responsible for installing the
hardware and ensuring that the system runs smoothly. It contains all the infor-
mation you need to put your PRIMERGY RX600 S4 into operation.
To understand the various expansion options, you will need to be familiar with
the fields of hardware and data transmission and you will require a basic
knowledge of the underlying operating system.

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Documentation overview Preface
1.2 Documentation overview
More information on your PRIMERGY RX600 S4 can be found in the following
documents:
– “Quick Start Hardware - PRIMERGY RX600 S4” leaflet (only included as a
printed copy)
– “Quick Start Software - Quick Installation Guide” leaflet (only included as a
printed copy)
– “Safety notes and other important information” manual
– “Warranty” manual
– “Customer Self Service (CSS)” manual
– “Ergonomics” manual
– “Returning used devices” manual
– “Helpdesk” leaflet
– Technical manual for the system board D2244
– “PRIMERGY RX600 S4 Server Operating Manual”
– “PRIMERGY RX600 S4 Server Options Guide”
– “Fujitsu Siemens Computers Phoenix Trusted CoreTM BIOS” manual
– "Integrated RAID for SAS User’s Guide"
– “ServerView RAID User's Guide”
– “Integrated Mirroring User’s Guide”
IPRIMERGY manuals are available in PDF format on the ServerBooks
DVD. The ServerBooks DVD is part of the ServerView 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.
If you need a replacement copy of the ServerBooks DVD, send the
details of your server to the following e-mail address: Reklamat-PC-
[email protected]

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Preface Features
Further sources of information:
– Manual for the monitor
– Documentation for boards and drives
– Documentation for your operating system
– Information files on your operating system
1.3 Features
Customer Self Service (CSS)
The Fujitsu Siemens Computers Customer Self Service (CSS) concept enables
you to identify and replace the affected component yourself in the case of
certain error scenarios.
In the CSS concept, you can replace the following components yourself in the
event of an error:
– Hot-plug hard disk drives
– Hot-plug power supply units
– Memory modules
– System fans
– Expansion cards
For information on replacing these components, see chapter “CSS compo-
nents” on page 81.
CSS indicators on the control panel and on the back of the PRIMERGY server
provide you with information if a CSS event arises (for more information on the
behavior of these indicators, see chapter “Starting up and operation” on
page 55 and the "Customer Self Service (CSS)" manual on the ServerBooks
DVD).
You can also fit your server with a ServerView Local Service Panel, which
enables you to identify the type of component affected by the error directly on
the server (for more information, see the "Customer Self Service (CSS)" manual
on the ServerBooks DVD).
In addition, CSS errors are displayed in ServerView S2, the server
management software from Fujitsu Siemens Computers.

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Features Preface
In the event of errors, ServerView S2 refers you directly to the affected
component and its order information in the Illustrated Spares catalog of the
server in question.
System board
The features of the system board are described in the technical manual for the
system board D2244 for the hardware and in the “BIOS Setup” for the firmware.
Hot-plug PCI slots
The server has three standard PCI slots and four hot-plug PCI slots. These hot-
plug PCI slots allow installation and removal of boards during operation when
the operating system supports this function (for further details see section “Hot-
plug expansion cards” on page 97).
Hard disk drives
The server is equipped with a drive bay in which up to 8 SAS HDD modules can
be inserted. Each HDD module can accommodate an SAS hard disk drive with
a 2.5-inch format. The modules are connected to the SAS backplane wirelessly.
This allows HDD modules to be plugged in or pulled out easily.
The hard disk system is designed for SAS with one channel for each hard disk
drive.
If the server has the corresponding RAID configuration, HDD modules can also
be replaced during operation.
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.
Onboard SAS RAID controller
There is an onboard SAS RAID controller for operating eight SAS hard disk
drives. RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 and 50 are supported.
A BBU backs up the memory contents also in the event of power failure (option).

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Preface Features
Accessible drives/components
A number of mounting locations are available:
– An installation slot for a ServerView Local Service Display (standard)
– An installation slot for a slimline CD/DVD drive (option)
– A 5.25-inch bay for a magnetic tape drive (option)
The accessible drives/components integrated in this locations cannot be
replaced during operation.
Power supply
The server has two hot-plug power supply units that automatically switch to a
mains voltage of 110 V - 240 V. This ensures redundant power supply. If one
power supply unit is defective, the other then guarantees unimpaired operation.
The faulty power supply unit can be replaced during operation (for further details
see section “Replacing the hot-plug power supply unit” on page 82).
Cooling
Each processor has a heat sink. Further cooling for the installed processors is
provided by four hot-plug CPU fans (redundant configuration). Two CPU fans
are mounted in each fan module.
Temperature sensors variably adjust the fans. If a temperature sensor fails or is
removed, the CPU fans affected run at maximum speed so as to provide the
greatest possible protection for the hardware. When the housing is open, all the
CPU fans run at maximum speed.
If a CPU fan fails, unimpaired further operation is ensured. A defective fan
module can be replaced during operation (for further details see “Replacing hot-
plug CPU fans” on page 84).
The main memory is cooled by two fan units. Each fan unit consists of two
separate hot-plug fans. If one fan in a redundant unit fails, the system is able to
continue operating without limitations. If a fan fails, it can be replaced while the
system is running (for further details see section “Replacing hot-plug main
memory fans” on page 86).

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Features Preface
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 regularly starts up the EDC mechanism
(Error Detection Code) and thus ensures continuous data integrity.
The memory modules used support SDDC technology (Chipkill™), which
further increases the effectiveness of memory error monitoring and correction.
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 (provided it has been configured for 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 modules can be protected against failure through mirroring (memory
mirroring, requires two or four memory modules).
ASR&R (Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart) restarts the system in
the event of an error and automatically "hides" the defective system compo-
nents.
The PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analysis) technology from Fujitsu Siemens
Computers analyzes and monitors all components that are critical for system
reliability.
The onboard SAS controller supports the RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5 and 50, thus
increasing system availability and reliability.
Additional reliability is provided by the hot-plug HDD modules, fans, power
supply units and expansion cards.

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Preface Features
iRMC S2 with integrated service LAN port
IThe features of the iRMC S2 Advanced Video Redirection and Remote
Storage are available as an option.
The iRMC S2 (integrated Remote Management Controller) is a BMC with
integrated service LAN port and expanded functionality that was previously only
available with additional plug-in cards. In this way, the iRMC S2 enables
complete control of PRIMERGY servers, regardless of system status, and thus
particularly the control of PRIMERGY servers that are in the “out-of-band”
system status.
Major functions supported by the iRMC S2 include the following:
●Browser access via iRMC's own Web server
●Secure communication (SSH, SSL)
●Power Management for the managed server (depending on its system
status)
●Power Consumption Management
●Connecting virtual drives as remote storage
●Text-based and graphic console bypass (Advanced Video Redirection)
●Command Line Interface (CLP)
●Simple, interactive or script-based iRMC S2 configuration
●Customer Self Service (CSS)
●iRMC-s own user management
●Multi-computer, global iRMC user administration using an LDAP Directory
Service
●Automatic network configuration via DNS / DHCP
●Power supply of the iRMC S2 via the system standby supply
●Full-coverage alarm management
●System Event Log (SEL) reading and processing
More information about the iRMC S2 can be found in the “iRMC S2 - integrated
Remote Management Controller” manual.

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Features Preface
Server management
Server management is implemented using the ServerView software supplied
combined with PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analysis) technology from Fujitsu
Siemens Computers. PDA reports the threat of a system error or overload 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 functions and others are supported by
ServerView:
●Round-the-clock monitoring, regardless of server status
●High-performance, graphical console bypass (AVR) protected by
HTTPS/SSL (128-bit)
●Remote storage via USB
●Remote power on (Wake On LAN)
●Automatic switch-off when the housing is opened (housing monitoring)
●Temperature monitoring of the CPU and the surrounding area
●Watchdog timer for Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart (ASR&R)
in the event of failure of memory modules or processors
●Power monitoring
●End-of-life monitoring of fans with prompt notification before failure
●Watchdog timer for monitoring the operating system and applications with
ASR&R
Further information on the ServerView server management is provided in the
associated documentation.

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Preface Features
ServerStart
You can configure the PRIMERGY server quickly and precisely 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 69).
Service and support
PRIMERGY servers are service-friendly and modular, enabling quick and easy
maintenance.
For easier and immediate recognition, handles and locks (touch points) are
color coded. Blue touch points are for components that can be replaced without
tools. Green touch points are for hot-plug components that can be replaced or
inserted during operation without the need for tools (see also “CSS compo-
nents” on page 81).
You can use the ServerView Local Service Display on the front panel of the
server to check the status of the key system components at any time without
opening the housing. Further information on ServerView Local Service Display
is provided in the associated documentation.
For further information, please refer to the diagnosis LEDs on the hot-plug
components (power supply unit, fans, expansion cards, HDD modules).
The Global Flash program supplied with the Fujitsu Siemens Computers utilities
supports a fast remote BIOS update via the LAN interface; the BIOS can be
updated locally via USB. The optional RemoteView remote testing and
diagnostic system enables you to remotely maintain your server.

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Features Preface
ServerView Remote Management
ServerView Remote Management is the remote management solution from
Fujitsu Siemens Computers for PRIMERGY servers. ServerView Remote
Management 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.
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.
The administrator can access all system information and information from the
sensors such as fan speeds or voltages via the iRMC S2's Web interface (see
section “iRMC S2 with integrated service LAN port” on page 13). He can also
start the text-based or graphic console bypass (Advanced Video Redirection,
AVR) and get information about remote storage.
IThe features of the iRMC S2 Advanced Video Redirection and Remote
Storage are available as an option.

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Preface Notational conventions
1.4 Notational conventions
The following notational conventions are used in this manual:
1.5 Technical data
Electrical data (hot-plug power supply unit)
Text in italics indicates commands or menu items.
“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.
Rated voltage range 110 V - 240 V
Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Rated current with basic configuration 1.6 A (240 V)
Max. rated current 5.0 A (240 V)
Effective power 1150 W
Apparent power 1195 VA
Heat dissipation 4140 KJ/h (3924 BTU)
Main power fuse 16 A
Protection class I

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Technical data Preface
Compliance with regulations and standards
Mechanical values
Product safety and
ergonomics
IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1, UL/CSA 60950-1,
CNS 14336 / GB 4943 / EN 50371
Electromagnetic
compatibility
Interference
emissions
EN 55022 class A; FCC class A; CNS 13438 class A;
VCCI class A; AS/NZS CISPR 22 class A;
GB 9254 class A; GB 17625; ETSI EN 300 386 V1.3.1
Interference
immunity
EN 55024, EN 300386
Harmonic current EN 61000-3-2
Flicker EN 61000-3-3
CE marking to EU
directives
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
(product safety)
Electromagnetic compatibility 2004/108/EC
Environmental
conditions
ETSI 300 019-2-3 Class 3.1 (T3.1)
Noise emission ETSI 300 753 Class 3.1
Width 482.6 mm
Depth 737.0 mm
Height 176.0 mm (4 HU)
Installation depth in rack 700.0 mm
Cable depth in rack 100.0 mm (1000 mm rack recommended)

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Preface Technical data
Weight
Approx. 40 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
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 (standby)
< 7.0 B(operation)
Sound pressure level at bystander position LpAm
(ISO 9296) (at < 23 °C)
< 55 dB (A) (standby)
< 55 dB (A)(operation)