Intel MFSYS25V2 User manual

Intel® Modular Server System Service Guide
A Guide for Technically Qualified Assemblers of Intel®Identified
Subassemblies/Products
Intel Order Number E70616-004

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Preface
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing and using the Intel® Modular Server System.
This manual is written for system technicians who are responsible for troubleshooting,
upgrading, and repairing modular server systems. This document provides reference
information, feature information, and step-by-step instructions for adding and replacing
components in the Intel® Modular Server System. For the latest version of this manual,
see:
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/highlights/server/mfsys25
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/highlights/server/mfsys35.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the modular server system. This includes a list of
the modular server system features, illustrations of the product, and product diagrams to
help you identify components and their locations.
Chapter 2 provides instructions for adding and replacing components. It provides step-by-
step instructions and diagrams for installing or replacing components such as the fans,
power supplies, hard drives, compute modules, and other components.
Chapter 3 provides instructions and information on using the modular server system. This
includes information for powering on and powering off the modular server system and
installing an operating system.
Chapter 4 provides information and instructions on how to use the Intel® Modular Server
Control user interface to configure the modular server system. This includes step-by-step
instructions and screenshots for configuring the system components, updating the modular
server system firmware, and monitoring system health.
Chapter 5 provides information to assist you in troubleshooting the Intel® Modular Server
System. This includes information on hardware diagnostics as well as a list of possible
solutions for problems like no video display, no available storage, network problems, and
several other possible issues.
The back of this manual provides technical specifications, regulatory information, ‘getting
help’ information, and the warranty.

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Safety Information
Important Safety Instructions
Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing any of the
instructions. See also Intel®Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information at:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
Lesen Sie zunächst sämtliche Warn- und Sicherheitshinweise in diesem Dokument, bevor
Sie eine der Anweisungen ausführen. Beachten Sie hierzu auch die Intel®Server Boards
and Server Chassis Safety Information unter:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm
Consignes de sécurité
Lisez attention toutes les consignes de sécurité et les mises en garde indiquées dans ce
document avant de suivre toute instruction. Consultez Intel®Server Boards and Server
Chassis Safety Information sur le site:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm
Instrucciones de seguridad importantes
Lea todas las declaraciones de seguridad y precaución de este documento antes de realizar
cualquiera de las instrucciones. Vea Intel®Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety
Information en:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-010770.htm
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Warnings
These warnings and cautions apply whenever you remove the compute module enclosure
cover to access components inside the system. Only a technically qualified person should
maintain or configure the system.
Heed safety instructions: Before working with your server product, whether you are
using this guide or any other resource as a reference, pay close attention to the safety
instructions. You must adhere to the assembly instructions in this guide to ensure and
maintain compliance with existing product certifications and approvals. Use only the
described, regulated components specified in this guide. Use of other products/
components will void the UL listing and other regulatory approvals of the product and
will most likely result in noncompliance with product regulations in the region(s) in which
the product is sold.
System power on/off: The power button DOES NOT turn off the system AC power. To
remove power from the system, you must unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet
or the chassis. Make sure the AC power cord is unplugged before you open the chassis,
add, or remove any components.
Hazardous conditions, devices and cables: Hazardous electrical conditions may be
present on power, telephone, and communication cables. Turn off the system and
disconnect the power cord, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems attached
to the system before opening it. Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage can
result.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ESD protection: ESD can damage disk drives,
boards, and other parts. We recommend that you perform all procedures in this document
only at an ESD workstation. If one is not available, provide some ESD protection by
wearing an anti-static wrist strap attached to chassis ground (any unpainted metal surface)
on your system when handling parts.
ESD and handling electronic devices: Always handle electronic devices carefully. They
can be extremely sensitive to ESD. Do not touch the connector contacts.
Installing or removing jumpers: A jumper is a small plastic encased conductor that slips
over two jumper pins. Some jumpers have a small tab on top that you can grip with your
fingertips or with a pair of fine needle nosed pliers. If your jumpers do not have such a
tab, take care when using needle nosed pliers to remove or install a jumper; grip the
narrow sides of the jumper with the pliers, never the wide sides. Gripping the wide sides
can damage the contacts inside the jumper, causing intermittent problems with the
function controlled by that jumper. Take care to grip with, but not squeeze, the pliers or
other tool you use to remove a jumper, or you may bend or break the pins on the board.
Reinstalling enclosure cover: To protect internal components and for proper cooling and
airflow, the compute module should not be inserted into the chassis with the cover
removed; operating it without the enclosure cover in place can damage system parts.

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Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................iii
About this Manual ................................................................................................................. iii
Manual Organization ............................................................................................................. iii
Safety Information ...................................................................................................... v
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................. v
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise ................................................................................................ v
Consignes de sécurité ........................................................................................................... v
Instrucciones de seguridad importantes ................................................................................v
Warnings............................................................................................................................... vi
Modular Server System Features .............................................................................. 1
Modular Server System Feature Overview ............................................................................2
Intel®Modular Server Systems Content and References .....................................................3
Additional Information and Software...................................................................................... 6
Major Components ...............................................................................................................7
Front View ................................................................................................................................... 7
Rear View ................................................................................................................................. 11
Front Chassis Connectors and Indicators............................................................................ 13
Compute Module Connectors and Indicators ........................................................................... 14
Back Chassis Connectors and Indicators............................................................................ 15
Rack Mount Options ............................................................................................................16
Hardware Installations and Upgrades .................................................................... 17
Before You Begin .................................................................................................................17
Tools and Supplies Needed ......................................................................................................17
Chassis References .................................................................................................................. 17
Installing the Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25/MFSYS35
in a Rack ......................................................................................................................17
Installation Guidelines ............................................................................................................... 17
Installing Temporary Handles on System ................................................................................. 18
Mounting System in Rack ......................................................................................................... 19
Hot-Swap Module Installation and Removal Guidelines ......................................................19
Replacing the Management Module ....................................................................................20
Removing the Management Module ......................................................................................... 20
Installing the Management Module ........................................................................................... 21
Installing and Removing an Ethernet Switch Module ..........................................................23
Installing an Ethernet Switch Module ........................................................................................ 23
Removing an Ethernet Switch Module ...................................................................................... 24
Installing and Removing a Storage Control Module ............................................................ 26
Installing a Storage Control Module .......................................................................................... 26

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Removing a Storage Control Module ....................................................................................... 27
Installing and Removing the Backup Battery....................................................................... 29
Installing a Backup Battery ....................................................................................................... 29
Removing a Backup Battery ..................................................................................................... 30
Installing and Removing a Power Supply Module ............................................................... 32
Installing a Power Supply Module ............................................................................................ 33
Removing a Power Supply Module .......................................................................................... 34
Replacing a Main Cooling Module ....................................................................................... 35
Removing a Main Cooling Module ............................................................................................ 36
Installing a Main Cooling Module .............................................................................................. 37
Replacing the I/O Cooling Module ....................................................................................... 37
Removing the I/O Cooling Module ............................................................................................ 38
Installing the I/O Cooling Module ..............................................................................................39
Installing and Removing Hard Drives .................................................................................. 39
Installing a 2.5-inch Hard Drive into the Storage Bay ............................................................... 40
Removing a 2.5-inch Hard Drive from the Storage Bay ........................................................... 43
Installing a 3.5-inch Hard Drive into the Storage Bay ............................................................... 46
Removing a 3.5-inch Hard Drive from the Storage Bay ........................................................... 49
Installing and Removing an Intel® Compute Module .......................................................... 52
Installing an Intel®Compute Module ........................................................................................ 52
Removing an Intel®Compute Module ...................................................................................... 53
Removing and Installing the 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Bay Module .................................... 54
Removing the 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Bay Module ............................................................... 54
Installing the 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Bay Module ................................................................. 55
Removing and Installing the 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Bay Module .................................... 57
Removing the 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Bay Module ............................................................... 57
Installing the 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Bay Module ................................................................. 58
Replacing the Midplane ....................................................................................................... 60
Removing the Midplane ............................................................................................................ 60
Installing the Midplane .............................................................................................................. 63
Using the Modular Server System ...........................................................................67
Minimum Hardware Requirements ...................................................................................... 67
Starting Up Server System .................................................................................................. 67
Installing an Operating System ........................................................................................... 67
Monitoring the Server System ............................................................................................. 68
Shutting Down the Server System ...................................................................................... 68
Using the Intel® Modular Server Control User Interface .......................................69
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 69
System Configuration Requirements ................................................................................... 70
Setting Up a Remote Connection ........................................................................................ 71
Remote Client System Requirements ..................................................................................... 72
Log in to the Intel® Modular Server Control ......................................................................... 72
Layout and Key Navigation Features .................................................................................. 74

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Chassis Front .......................................................................................................................78
System .................................................................................................................................79
Intel®Compute Module View .................................................................................................... 79
Storage Configuration ............................................................................................................... 84
Intel®Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module 1 and 2 ...................................................................... 104
Chassis Back .....................................................................................................................110
Intel® Storage Control Module 1 and 2 .................................................................................. 111
Intel® Management Module .................................................................................................... 115
Intel® Modular Server Fans and Power Supplies ................................................................... 118
Reports ..............................................................................................................................119
Storage Layout ....................................................................................................................... 120
Events .................................................................................................................................... 122
Dashboard .............................................................................................................................. 124
Diagnostics ............................................................................................................................. 125
Settings ..............................................................................................................................129
Storage Drive Caching Options .............................................................................................. 129
Storage Redundancy Check Options ..................................................................................... 130
IP Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 131
Date and Time ........................................................................................................................ 133
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) ..................................................................... 135
User Accounts ........................................................................................................................ 139
LDAP .................................................................................................................................... 139
Event Policies ......................................................................................................................... 140
Notification .............................................................................................................................. 142
Import/Export .......................................................................................................................... 144
Language Option Setting ........................................................................................................144
Feature Activation ................................................................................................................... 145
Firmware Updates .................................................................................................................. 146
Restore System Settings ........................................................................................................148
Access Online Help ...........................................................................................................150
Log Out from the Intel® Modular Server Control ................................................................150
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 151
First Steps Checklist ..........................................................................................................151
Specific Issues and Corrective Actions ..............................................................................151
Chassis Fan Module Not Functioning ..................................................................................... 152
Cannot Connect to the Management Module ......................................................................... 152
Cannot Connect to a Compute Module .................................................................................. 152
Cannot Connect a Compute Module to a Storage Control Module ........................................ 153
Diagnostic LED Information .................................................................................................... 153
A Product Regulatory Requirements ................................................................... 157
Regulatory and Certification Information ...........................................................................157
Product Regulatory Compliance ........................................................................................157
Product Regulatory Compliance Markings ........................................................................159
Regulated Specified Components ..................................................................................... 165
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices .............................................................................. 166

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FCC Verification Statement (USA) ......................................................................................... 166
B Installation/Assembly Safety Instructions .......................................................171
English ............................................................................................................................... 171
Deutsch ............................................................................................................................. 173
Français ............................................................................................................................. 176
Español ............................................................................................................................. 178
Italiano ............................................................................................................................... 180
C Safety Information ..............................................................................................183
English ............................................................................................................................... 183
Server Safety Information ....................................................................................................... 183
Safety Warnings and Cautions ............................................................................................... 183
Intended Application Uses ......................................................................................................184
Site Selection .......................................................................................................................... 184
Equipment Handling Practices ............................................................................................... 184
Power and Electrical Warnings ............................................................................................... 184
System Access Warnings ....................................................................................................... 185
Rack Mount Warnings ............................................................................................................186
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ................................................................................................ 186
Other Hazards ........................................................................................................................ 187
Deutsch ............................................................................................................................. 188
Sicherheitshinweise für den Server ........................................................................................ 188
Sicherheitshinweise und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen ..................................................................... 188
Zielbenutzer der Anwendung .................................................................................................. 189
Standortauswahl ..................................................................................................................... 189
Handhabung von Geräten ...................................................................................................... 189
Warnhinweise für den Systemzugang .................................................................................... 191
Elektrostatische Entladungen (ESD) ...................................................................................... 192
Andere Gefahren .................................................................................................................... 193
Français ............................................................................................................................. 194
Consignes de sécurité sur le serveur ..................................................................................... 194
Sécurité: avertissements et mises en garde ........................................................................... 194
Domaines d’utilisation prévus ................................................................................................. 194
Sélection d’un emplacement .................................................................................................. 195
Pratiques de manipulation de l’équipement ............................................................................ 195
Décharges électrostatiques (ESD) ......................................................................................... 198
Autres risques ......................................................................................................................... 199
Español ............................................................................................................................. 200
Información de seguridad del servidor ................................................................................... 200
Advertencias y precauciones sobre seguridad ....................................................................... 200
Aplicaciones y usos previstos ................................................................................................. 200
Selección de la ubicación ....................................................................................................... 201
Manipulación del equipo ......................................................................................................... 201
Advertencias el acceso al sistema ......................................................................................... 203
Descarga electrostática (ESD) ............................................................................................... 204