Fujitsu PRIMERGY TX140 S2 User manual

Operating Manual - English
PRIMERGY TX140 S2
Server
Operating Manual
July 2013

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Before reading this manual
For your safety
This manual contains important information for safely and correctly using this
product.
Carefully read the manual before using this product. Pay particular attention to
the accompanying manual "Safety Notes and Regulations" and ensure these
safety notes are understood before using the product. Keep this manual and the
manual "Safety Notes and Regulations" in a safe place for easy reference while
using this product.
Radio interference
This product is a "Class A" ITE (Information Technology Equipment). In a
domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case
the user may be required to take appropriate measures. VCCI-A
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors
The aluminum electrolytic capacitors used in the product's printed circuit board
assemblies and in the mouse and keyboard are limited-life components. Use of
these components beyond their operating life may result in electrolyte leakage
or depletion, potentially causing emission of foul odor or smoke.
As a guideline, in a normal office environment (25°C) operating life is not
expected to be reached within the maintenance support period (5 years).
However, operating life may be reached more quickly if, for example, the
product is used in a hot environment. The customer shall bear the cost of
replacing replaceable components which have exceeded their operating life.
Note that these are only guidelines, and do not constitute a guarantee of
trouble-free operation during the maintenance support period.
High safety use
This product has been designed and manufactured to be used in commercial
and/or industrial areas as a server.
When used as visual display workplace, it must not be placed in the direct field
of view to avoid incommoding reflections (applies only to TX server systems).
The device has not been designed or manufactured for uses which demand an
extremely high level of safety and carry a direct and serious risk of life or body
if such safety cannot be assured.

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automatic airplane flight control, air traffic control, traffic control in mass
transport systems, medical devices for life support, and missile guidance
control in weapons systems (hereafter, "high safety use"). Customers should
not use this product for high safety use unless measures are in place for
ensuring the level of safety demanded of such use. Please consult the sales
staff of Fujitsu if intending to use this product for high safety use.
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This product may be affected by a momentary voltage drop in the power supply
caused by lightning. To prevent a momentary voltage drop, use of an AC
uninterruptible power supply is recommended.
(This notice follows the guidelines of Voltage Dip Immunity of Personal
Computer issued by JEITA, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology
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Only for the Japanese market: About SATA hard disk drives
The SATA version of this server supports hard disk drives with SATA / BC-SATA
storage interfaces. Please note that the usage and operation conditions differ
depending on the type of hard disk drive used.
Please refer to the following internet address for further information on the
usage and operation conditions of each available type of hard disk drive:
http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/harddisk/
Only for the Japanese market:
IAlthough described in this manual, some sections do not apply to the
Japanese market. These options and routines include:
– USB Flash Module (UFM)
– CSS (Customer Self Service)

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Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.1 Concept and target groups for this manual . . . . . . . . . 11
1.2 Documentation overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.3 Notational conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2 Functional overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2 Server specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3 Installation steps, overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4 Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.1 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.2 ENERGY STAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.3 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.4 FCC Class A Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.5 Transporting the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.6 Notes on installing the server in the rack . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4.7 Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5 Hardware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.1 Unpacking the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.2 Setting up the floorstand model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.3 Installing/removing the rack model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.4 Connecting devices to the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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5.5 Connecting the server to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.5.1 Using cable ties (standard PSU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.5.2 Using cable ties (hot-plug PSU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.6 Notes on connecting/disconnecting cables . . . . . . . . . . 56
6 Starting up and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.1 Access to the drives (floorstand model) . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.1.1 Enabling access to the accessible drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.1.2 Enabling access to the HDD modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.2 Control elements and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.2.1 Front of the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.2.1.1 ID card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.2.1.2 Control elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.2.1.3 Indicators on the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.2.1.4 Indicators on the drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
6.2.2 Rear of server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
6.2.2.1 Indicators on the connector panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
6.3 Switching the server on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6.4 Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6.4.1 Configuring the onboard SATA controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6.4.2 Configuring the SAS/SATA RAID controller . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
6.4.3 Configuring the server and installing the operating system
with the ServerView Installation Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6.4.4 Configuring the server and installing the operating system
without the ServerView Installation Manager . . . . . . . . . . . 76
6.5 Cleaning the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
7 Property and data protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7.1 BIOS Setup security functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
8 Troubleshooting and tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.1 Power-on indicator remains unlit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.2 Server switches itself off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
8.3 Screen remains blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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8.4 Flickering stripes on monitor screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.5 No screen display or display drifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.6 No mouse pointer displayed on screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.7 Incorrect date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
8.8 Drives reported as “dead” when starting system . . . . . . 84
8.9 Added drive reported as defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
8.10 Error message on screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
8.11 Expansion cards or onboard devices not recognized . . . . 85
8.12 Temperature warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
8.13 No effect of keyboard or mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
8.14 Optical drive cannot read data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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1 Introduction
The PRIMERGY TX140 S2 is the ideal robust and cost-efficient server for small
and medium-sized businesses (SMB) or branch offices. It offers best Intel®
Xeon®E3 performance and solid expandability thanks to hot-plug storage
drives.
The optionally redundant power supply and a choice of different RAID
controllers ensure high availability and peace of mind. Thanks to its compact
housing and extremely low operating noise the server is ideally suited for
showrooms or offices, for example under the desk. The optional support of
legacy PCI adapter cards makes the PRIMERGY TX140 S2 optimally suited for
special solutions, such as telephone or security systems.
Furthermore, the comprehensive Fujitsu ServerView®Suite provides support
for administrators during server installation, deployment and administration.
The PRIMERGY TX140 S2: an excellent long-term investment.
The floorstand model can be converted to a rack model using an optional
conversion kit. The rack model occupies 4 height units 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
information you need to put your PRIMERGY TX140 S2 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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1.2 Documentation overview
More information on your PRIMERGY TX140 S2 can be found in the following
documents:
– "Quick Start Hardware - PRIMERGY TX140 S2" leaflet
– "ServerView Quick Start Guide"
– "Safety Notes and Regulations" manual
"安全上のご注意 " for the Japanese market
– "Warranty" manual
"保証書 " for the Japanese market
– "ServerView Suite Local Service Concept - LSC" manual
– "Returning used devices" manual and "Service Desk" leaflet
"サポート＆サービス " for the Japanese market
– "PRIMERGY TX140 S2 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual"
– "D3239 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY TX140 S2 Reference Manual"
IAll documentation on PRIMERGY hardware and ServerView software is
available online from the Fujitsu manuals server at:
–http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com (EMEA market)
–http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual (Japanese market)
The complete PRIMERGY documentation set can also be downloaded
as a DVD ISO image at:
–ftp://ftp.ts.fujitsu.com/images/serverview/manuals (EMEA market)
–http://jp.fujitsu.com/primergy/downloads (Japanese market)
IFor the Japanese market:
Before using the product, please check for additional information that
may be available under the following URL:
http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/products/note/

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Further sources of information:
– ServerView Suite Glossary
– Manual for the monitor
– Documentation for the boards and drives
– Operating system documentation
– Information files in your operating system
1.3 Notational conventions
The following notational conventions are used in this manual:
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.

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2 Functional overview
This section provides information on the features and technical data of the
PRIMERGY TX140 S2 server. For information on key characteristics and layout
of the system board, see the "PRIMERGY TX140 S2 Server Upgrade and
Maintenance Manual".
2.1 Features
Intel®Xeon®, Pentium®, or Core i3 processor
The server has an Intel®Xeon®, Pentium®, or Core i3 processor for high-speed
data processing.
Customer Self Service (CSS)
The PRIMERGY 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 HDD/SSD modules
– Hot-plug power supply units
– Memory modules
– Expansion cards
For information on replacing these components, see the "PRIMERGY
TX140 S2 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual".
CSS indicators on the control panel and on the back of the PRIMERGY server
provide you with information if a CSS event arises.
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.
In addition, CSS errors are displayed in the ServerView Operations Manager,
the server management software from Fujitsu.

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In the event of errors, the ServerView Operations Manager refers you directly
to the affected component and its order information in the Illustrated Spares
catalog of the server in question. (This feature is not available for the Japanese
market.)
IFurther information on the CSS concept is provided in the "PRIMERGY
ServerView Suite Local Service Concept - LSC" manual.
For the latest information on optional products provided for the TX140 S2
see the configurator of the server:
http://ts.fujitsu.com/products/standard_servers/index.html
(for the EMEA market)
http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/system/
(for the Japanese market)
System board
The features of the system board are described in the "PRIMERGY TX140 S2
Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual" for the hardware and in the "D3239
BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY TX140 S2 Reference Manual" for the
firmware.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for safer storage of keys can be implemented
as an option. This module enables programs from third party manufacturers to
store key information (e.g. drive encryption using Windows Bitlocker Drive
Encryption).
The TPM is activated via the BIOS system (for more information, refer to the
"D3239 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY TX140 S2 Reference Manual").
VCAUTION!
– When using the TPM, note the program descriptions provided by the
third party manufacturers.
– You must also create a backup of the TPM content. To do this, follow
the third party manufacturer's instructions. Without this backup, if the
TPM or the system board is faulty you will not be able to access your
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– If a failure occurs, please inform your service about the TPM
activation before it takes any action, and be prepared to provide them
with your backup copies of the TPM content.
Hard disk drives
The server is shipped with one of the following drive cages:
– For up to four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hard disk drives:
Up to four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD modules can be used in the drive cage.
Each HDD module can accommodate an SAS/SATA hard disk drive with a
maximum height of 1 inch. The HDD modules are connected to the
SAS/SATA backplane wirelessly. This allows HDD modules to be plugged in
or pulled out easily.
IUp to four SATA hard disk drives are controlled by the onboard SATA
controller. An additional SAS/SATA RAIDcontroller must be installed
to control additional SATA hard disk drives or SAS hard disk drives.
IConfigurations with Eco SATA can only be mixed with BC SATA HDD
type. SAS and BC SATA drives with the same size can be mixed, but
not used in the same logical RAID volume.
– For up to eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hard disk drives or 2.5-inch SATA SSD
drives:
Up to eight 2.5-inch HDD/SSD modules can be used in the drive cage. Each
module can accommodate SAS/SATA hard disk drive or an SATA SSD drive
with a 2.5-inch format. The HDD/SSD modules are connected to the
SAS/SATA backplane wirelessly. This allows modules to be plugged in or
pulled out easily.
IUp to eight SAS/SATA hard disk drives are controlled by the
SAS/SATA RAID controller already installed.
IConfigurations with Eco SATA can only be mixed with BC SATA HDD
type. SAS and BC SATA drives with the same size can be mixed, but
not used in the same logical RAID volume.
Hybrid configurations of SATA HDD and SATA SSD modules are supported.
If the server has the corresponding RAID configuration, the HDD modules can
also be replaced during operation.

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Onboard SATA controller
A SATA controller is integrated on the system board; up to four SATA hard disk
drives can be connected to the controller. The LSI Embedded MegaRAID
software (SATA Software RAID) supports RAID levels 0, 1 and 10.
For more information on configuring the controller, see section "Configuring the
onboard SATA controller" on page 73.
SAS/SATA RAID controller
The server is available with the following SAS/SATA RAID controllers for
operating the internal SAS/SATA hard disk drives:
– Modular RAID 0/1 controller with "Integrated Mirroring Enhanced"
(SAS IME) for SAS1.0
RAID levels 0, 1 and 1E are supported for internal hard disk drive
configurations.
– Modular RAID 0/1 controller with "MegaRAID functionality"
(SAS MegaRAID) for SAS1.0 and SAS2.0
RAID levels 0, 1,10 and 1E are supported for internal hard disk drive
configurations.
– Modular RAID 5/6 controller with "MegaRAID functionality"
(SAS MegaRAID) for SAS1.0 and SAS2.0
RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 1E, 5, 50, 6 and 60 are supported for internal hard disk
drive configurations. As an option, a battery backup unit (BBU) or a flash
backup unit (FBU) can save the memory content even if the power fails.
Cache memory size of 512 Mbyte or 1 Gbyte is available.
IFor more information on configuring the controller, see section
"Configuring the SAS/SATA RAID controller" on page 74.
Further information on SAS/SATA RAID controllers is provided in the
"Modular RAID Controller Installation Guide" (on the Fujitsu manuals
server under Industry Standard Servers - Expansion Cards - Storage Adapters
- LSI RAID / SCSI Controllers).
Further information on other SAS/SATA RAID controllers (e.g. for
operating external SAS/SATA hard disk drives or tape drives) is available
on the Fujitsu manuals server under Industry Standard Servers - Expansion
Cards - Storage Adapters - LSI RAID / SCSI Controllers.

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Accessible drives
The server has three 5.25-inch bays that can be used in various ways:
The individual bays can be equipped with any 3.5-inch drives (height:1.6 inch).
You can install a multibay (DVD-LSD/LSP) in the top bay. You can install a
slimline DVD drive and the ServerView Local Service Display or ServerView
Local Service Panel in the multibay (DVD-LSD/LSP).
As an option for the top bay, a slimline DVD / backup drive cage is available.
IPlease note the following:
– A DVD drive must have been installed in order to operate the server.
– The accessible drives cannot be replaced during operation.
– You are required to open the drive cover of system when you access
to the 5.25 inch drives.
Power supply
In its basic configuration the server has a standard power supply unit or a hot-
plug power supply unit that adjusts automatically to any mains voltage in the
range 100 V - 240 V. Besides the hot-plug power supply unit, a second hot-plug
power supply unit can be installed optionally to serve as a redundant power
supply. If one power supply unit fails, the second power supply unit in the
redundant configuration ensures operation can continue uninterrupted.

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High level of availability and data security
When memory data is accessed, 1-bit errors are identified in the main memory
and automatically corrected with the error correcting code (ECC) method.
ASR&R (Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart) restarts the system in
the event of an error and automatically "hides" the defective system
components.
The PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analysis) technology from Fujitsu analyzes
and monitors all components that are critical for system reliability.
A RAID controller supports different RAID levels and increase the availability
and data security of the system.
The hot-plug HDD modules provide additional availability.