MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR User manual

1MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server
MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server
Product Guide

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Contents
1 Important Safety Information ........................................................................7
Important Safety Information................................................................................................... 7
Intended Application Uses....................................................................................................... 7
Safety Instructions and Information......................................................................................... 7
Checking the Power Cords ...................................................................................................... 7
Multiple Power Cords .............................................................................................................. 7
Earth Grounded Socket-Outlets............................................................................................... 8
Before You Remove the Access Cover ................................................................................... 8
Power Supply Modules............................................................................................................ 8
Fans ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) .................................................................................................. 8
Cooling and Airflow.................................................................................................................. 9
Lifting and Moving ................................................................................................................... 9
Equipment Rack Precautions................................................................................................... 9
2 Getting Started..............................................................................................11
Selecting a Site ...................................................................................................................... 11
Space and Power Requirements ........................................................................................... 11
General Site Criteria............................................................................................................... 12
Turning On the Server and Running the Power-On Self-Test (POST).................................... 12
Hot Keys for POST................................................................................................................. 13
Installing the Service Partition (Recommended).................................................................... 13
Installing the Operating System............................................................................................. 14
System Security..................................................................................................................... 14
Using Passwords .............................................................................................................. 15
3 System Management....................................................................................17
Baseboard Management Controller....................................................................................... 17
Field Replaceable Units and Sensor Data Records ........................................................... 17
System Event Log............................................................................................................. 17
Platform Event Management ............................................................................................ 18
Emergency Management Port .......................................................................................... 18
Intel® Server Management .................................................................................................... 18
Using the System Setup Utility.............................................................................................. 19
Creating SSU Diskettes..................................................................................................... 19
Running the SSU............................................................................................................... 19
Working with the GUI ....................................................................................................... 20
Customizing the SSU Interface ......................................................................................... 20
Exiting the SSU ................................................................................................................. 21
Setting Boot Device Priority................................................................................................... 21
Setting Passwords and Security Options............................................................................... 21
Setting the Admin Password ............................................................................................ 21
Setting the User Password ............................................................................................... 21
Setting Security Options ................................................................................................... 22
Viewing the System Event Log ............................................................................................. 22
Viewing FRU Information....................................................................................................... 22
Viewing Sensor Data Records ............................................................................................... 23
Saving and Restoring the System Configuration ................................................................... 23
Saving a Configuration ...................................................................................................... 24
Restoring a Configuration.................................................................................................. 24
Alerting for Platform Events................................................................................................... 24
Setting Up Paging Alerts ................................................................................................... 24

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Setting Up LAN Alerts....................................................................................................... 25
Managing the Server Remotely ............................................................................................. 26
Setting Up Remote LAN Access....................................................................................... 26
Setting Up Remote Modem or Serial Access ................................................................... 27
4 Installing and Removing Components ........................................................ 29
Removing and Installing the Bezel......................................................................................... 29
Memory ................................................................................................................................ 29
Installing DIMMs............................................................................................................... 29
Removing DIMMs............................................................................................................. 30
Hot-Swap SCSI Drives ........................................................................................................... 31
Checking a Hot-Swap SCSI Drive Status Indicator............................................................ 31
Installing a Hot-Swap Drive in a Carrier............................................................................. 32
Removing a Hot-swap Drive from a Carrier ...................................................................... 33
Removing and Installing Hot-Swap Disk Drives ................................................................ 34
DC Power Supplies................................................................................................................ 35
Checking the Power Status LEDs.......................................................................................... 35
Removing a Power Supply Module................................................................................... 36
Installing a Power Supply Module..................................................................................... 36
PCI Add-In Boards.................................................................................................................. 37
Operating System Support for Hot-Plug Add-In Boards......................................................... 38
Checking the Status Indicators for a Hot-Plug Add-In Board............................................. 38
Installing a Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Board .............................................................................. 39
Removing a Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Board ............................................................................ 40
Cooling System Fans ............................................................................................................ 40
Checking a Fan Status Indicator........................................................................................ 41
Removing a Fan Module ................................................................................................... 42
Installing a Fan Module ..................................................................................................... 42
5 Solving Problems ..........................................................................................43
Resetting the System ............................................................................................................ 43
Initial System Startup............................................................................................................. 43
Running New Application Software....................................................................................... 43
Application Software Checklist ......................................................................................... 43
After the System Has Been Running Correctly................................................................. 44
Monitoring POST ................................................................................................................... 44
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights............................................................. 44
Confirming Loading of an Operating System......................................................................... 44
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions............................................................................. 45
Power Light Does Not Light.............................................................................................. 45
No Beep Codes ................................................................................................................. 45
No Characters Appear on Screen...................................................................................... 45
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect ............................................................................... 46
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly .................................................................. 46
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light .................................................................... 46
Hard Drive Activity Light Does Not Light .......................................................................... 47
CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light ................................................................... 47
Network Problems................................................................................................................. 47
The server hangs when the drivers are loaded. ................................................................ 47
Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails........................................................................ 47
The Link LED does not light. ............................................................................................. 47
The Activity LED doesn’t light........................................................................................... 47
The onboard network interface controller (NIC) stopped
working when an add-in adapter was installed. ................................................................ 48
The add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause. ......................................... 48

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PCI Installation Tips ............................................................................................................... 48
Problems with Application Software...................................................................................... 48
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected....................................................................................... 48
A Server Description.........................................................................................49
Feature Summary .................................................................................................................. 49
Chassis Access...................................................................................................................... 50
Main Chassis Components.................................................................................................... 51
Electronics Bay Components................................................................................................. 51
Front Control Panel ................................................................................................................ 52
Rear Panel.............................................................................................................................. 53
Power Supplies...................................................................................................................... 53
System Cooling...................................................................................................................... 53
Server Board Set Features..................................................................................................... 54
Baseboard Connector and Component Locations ................................................................. 55
Baseboard Jumpers............................................................................................................... 56
Boot Block Jumpers .............................................................................................................. 56
Main Jumpers........................................................................................................................ 56
Serial Port B Jumpers ............................................................................................................ 57
DIMM Memory...................................................................................................................... 57
Onboard Video ....................................................................................................................... 57
Network Interface Controllers................................................................................................ 58
NIC Connector and Status LEDs ....................................................................................... 58
Network Teaming Features............................................................................................... 59
Adapter Fault Tolerance .................................................................................................... 59
Preferred Primary Adapter ............................................................................................... 59
Adaptive Load Balancing ................................................................................................... 60
Cisco Fast EtherChannel ................................................................................................... 60
ACPI....................................................................................................................................... 60
Hyper-Threading Technology ................................................................................................. 60
B Regulatory Information.................................................................................61
Product Regulation Compliance Information ......................................................................... 61
Product Safety................................................................................................................... 61
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Emissions ............................................................ 61
Electromagnetic Compatibility - Immunity ........................................................................ 61
Power Line Harmonics / Voltage Flicker ........................................................................... 61
Regional EMC Compliance Information................................................................................. 62

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Figures
1. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200.......................................................................................... 11
2. Attaching the Bezel to the Chassis ................................................................................ 29
3. Installing Memory........................................................................................................... 30
4. Removing DIMMs .......................................................................................................... 31
5. Hot-Swap SCSI Drive Bay and Status Indicators............................................................ 31
6. Removing a Plastic Air Bafe from a Carrier .................................................................. 32
7. Installing a SCSI Hard Disk Drive in a Carrier.................................................................. 33
8. Removing a Drive Carrier ............................................................................................... 34
9. Installing a Drive Carrier ................................................................................................. 34
10. Power and Standby LEDs............................................................................................... 35
11. Removing a Power Supply Module ................................................................................ 36
12. PCI Add-In Board Locations............................................................................................ 37
13. Status Indicators for Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Boards .......................................................... 38
14 Installing a Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Board ........................................................................... 39
15. Removing a Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Board ......................................................................... 40
16 Fan Status Indicator........................................................................................................ 41
17. Removing and Installing a Fan Module .......................................................................... 42
18. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server Hot-Swap Access ................................................. 50
19. Chassis with Bezel and Access Covers Removed ......................................................... 51
20. Electronics Bay Internal Components ............................................................................ 51
21. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Front Control Panel ......................................................... 52
23. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server Rear Panel View ................................................... 53
23. Baseboard Connector and Component Locations.......................................................... 55
24. Baseboard Jumpers ....................................................................................................... 56
Tables
1. Safety Symbols ................................................................................................................ 7
2. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server Physical Specications ......................................... 11
3. Hot Keys......................................................................................................................... 13
4. Software Security Features............................................................................................ 14
4. Software Security Features (Continued) ........................................................................ 15
5. LED States for Hot-Swap SCSI Drive Status.................................................................. 32
6. LED Power Supply Status Indicators ............................................................................. 35
7. LED Hot-Plug PCI Status Indicators .............................................................................. 38
8. Feature Summary........................................................................................................... 49
9. Front Control Panel Features.......................................................................................... 52
10. Server Board Set Features ............................................................................................. 54
11. Boot Block Jumper Descriptions.................................................................................... 56
12. Main Jumper Descriptions ............................................................................................. 57
13. Serial Port B Jumper Descriptions ................................................................................. 57
14. Product Regulatory Compliance Markings ..................................................................... 61
15. Regional EMC Compliance Information ......................................................................... 62

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1 Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Only a technically qualied person shall access, integrate, congure, and service this product.
Intended Application Uses
This product was evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (ITE), which may be
installed in ofces, schools, computer rooms, and similar commercial type locations. The
suitability of this product for other Product Categories and Environments (such as medical,
industrial, alarm systems, and test equipment), other than an ITE application, may require
further evaluation.
Safety Instructions and Information
To avoid personal injury or property damage, before you begin installing the product, read,
observe, and adhere to all of the following safety instructions and information. The following
safety symbols may be used throughout this product guide, and may be marked on the
product and or its packaging.
Table 1. Safety Symbols
CAUTION Indicates the presence of a hazard that may cause minor personal injury or
property damage if the CAUTION is ignored.
WARNING Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in serious injury or death if the
WARNING is ignored.
Checking the Power Cords
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord(s), if
they are not the exact type required. If a power cord(s) supplied is not compatible with the
AC wall outlet in your region, get one that meets the following criteria:
• The power cord must be properly rated for the AC voltage in your region.
• The power cord plug cap must have an electrical current rating that is at least 125% of
the electrical current rating of the product.
• The power cord plug cap that plugs into the wall socket-outlet must have a grounding-
type male plug designed for use in your region.
• The power cord must have safety certifications for your region, and shall be marked
with the certification markings.
• The power cord plug cap that plugs into the AC receptacle on the power supply must
be an IEC 320, sheet C13, type female connector.
• In Europe, the power cord must be less than 4.5 meters (14.76 feet) long, and it must
be flexible <HAR> (harmonized) or VDE certified cordage to comply with the chassis’
safety certifications.
The power supply cord(s) is the main disconnect device to AC power. The socket outlet(s)
shall be near the equipment and shall be readily accessible for disconnection.
Multiple Power Cords
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, disconnect all AC power cords before accessing inside the
system.

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Earth Grounded Socket-Outlets
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, the system power cord(s) must be plugged into socket-outlet(s)
that is provided with a suitable earth ground. The system will be provided with the following
marking:
Connect only to properly earthed socket outlet.
Before You Remove the Access Cover
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or property damage, the following safety instructions apply whenever
accessing inside the product:
• Turn off all peripheral devices connected to this product.
• Turn off the system by pressing the power button on the front of the product.
• Disconnect the AC power by unplugging all AC power cords from the system or wall
outlet.
• Disconnect all cables and telecommunication lines that are connected to the system.
• Retain all screws or other fasteners when removing access cover(s). Upon completion
of accessing inside the product, refasten access cover with original screws or fasten-
ers.
• Do not access inside power supply. There are no serviceable parts in the power supply.
Return to manufacturer for servicing.
Power Supply Modules
CAUTION
Power supply modules have double-pole/neutral fusing.
Fans
WARNING
To avoid injury do not contact moving fan blades.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
CAUTION
Perform the procedures in this chapter only at an electrostatic discharge (ESD) workstation,
because the server components can be extremely sensitive to ESD. If no such station is available,
you can reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge ESD damage by doing the following:
• Wear an antistatic wrist strap and attach it to a metal part of the server.
• Touch the metal on the server chassis before touching the server components.
• Keep part of your body in contact with the metal server chassis to dissipate the static
charge while handling the components. Avoid moving around unnecessarily.
• Hold the server components (especially boards) only by the edges.
• Place the server components on a grounded, static-free surface. Use a conductive foam
pad if available but not the component wrapper.
• Do not slide the components over any surface.

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Cooling and Airflow
CAUTION
For proper cooling and airow, always install all access covers before turning on the system.
Operating the system for longer than ve minutes without the covers in place can cause
overheating and damage to system components.
Lifting and Moving
CAUTION
Do not attempt to lift or move the server by the handles on the power supplies.
Equipment Rack Precautions
Follow the rack manufacturer’s safety and installation instructions for proper rack installation.
The following additional rack safety installation measures shall be considered:
CAUTION
The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable suitable support to prevent the rack
from falling over when one or more systems are fully extended out of the rack assembly.
You must also consider the weight of any other devices installed in the rack assembly. The
equipment rack must be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
CAUTION
You are responsible for installing an AC power disconnect for the entire rack unit. This main
disconnect must be readily accessible, and it must be labeled as controlling power to the
entire unit, not just to the system(s).
CAUTION
To avoid the potential for an electrical shock hazard, the rack assembly itself must be suitably
earth grounded, according to your local regional electrical codes. This typically will require
the rack to have its own separate earth ground. We recommend you consult your local
approved electrician.
CAUTION
The system is designed to operate on a 20A AC voltage source that is provided with 20A
over current protection. If the AC source for the rack exceeds 20A over current protection,
each system must be provided with 20A or less over current supplemental protection. The
supplementary over current protection must have the appropriate regional safety certifications
for the over current application.
CAUTION
The operating temperature of the system, when installed in the rack, must not go below
10° C (50° F) or rise above 35° C (95° F). Extreme fluctuations in temperature may cause a
variety of problems in system, and safety limits may be broken.
CAUTION
The equipment rack must provide sufficient airflow to the front of the system to maintain
proper cooling. The rack selected and the ventilation provided must be suitable to the
environment in which the system will be used.

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2 Getting Started
Selecting a Site
This section describes the space and power requirements and general site criteria for
installing the server.
Figure 1. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server
Space and Power Requirements
Table 2. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server Physical Specications
Specication Rack Mode Only
Height 7 inches (178 mm) (4u)
Width 17.5 inches (445 mm)
Depth 28.0 inches (711 mm)
Weight 57 pounds (25.9 kg), minimum configuration
88 pounds (39.9 kg), maximum configuration
Required front clearance 3 inches (76 mm), inlet airflow <35° C (95° F)
Required rear clearance 4.5 inches (114 mm), no airflow restriction
Required side clearance 1 inch (25 mm)
Power requirements
Voltage (110)
Voltage (220)
Frequency
90 Vrms min, 132 Vrms max, 8 Arms*
180 Vrms min, 264 Vrms max, 4 Arms*
47 Hz min, 63 Hz max
* Amperage is total system power, with two or three power supply modu-
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General Site Criteria
The server operates reliably within normal office environmental limits. Select a site that meets
these criteria:
• Near a properly grounded, three-pronged power outlet.
– In the United States and Canada: a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 100-120 V and for 200-240 V.
– In other geographic areas: a properly grounded outlet in accordance with the local
electrical authorities and electrical code of the region.
• Clean and relatively free of excess dust.
• Well ventilated and away from sources of heat, with the ventilating openings on the
server kept free of obstructions.
• Maximum ambient air temperature should not exceed 35° C (95° F).
• Away from sources of vibration or physical shock.
• Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields and noise caused by electrical devices such
as elevators, copy machines, air conditioners, large fans, large electric motors, radio and
TV transmitters, and high-frequency security devices.
• Access space provided so the server power cords can be unplugged from the power
supply or the wall outlet; this is the only way to remove AC power from the server.
• Clearance provided for cooling and airflow.
Turning On the Server
and Running the Power-On Self-Test (POST)
Each time you start the server, the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs automatically. POST is
stored in flash memory. To start the server, do the following:
1. Make sure all external devices, such as a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, are connected.
2. If a drive protection card or diskette is present in the diskette drive, remove it.
3. Plug the video monitor power cord into the power source or wall outlet. Turn on the video
monitor.
4. Plug the AC power cords into the power connectors on the back of the chassis and into
the power source or wall outlet.
5. If the server does not turn on when you plug it into the AC outlet, press the on/off power
button on the front panel.
6. Verify that the main power LED on the front panel is lit .
7. Insert the MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server Platform System Resource CD into the CD-
ROM drive.
After a few seconds, POST begins and a splash screen is displayed (if the splash screen is
disabled in BIOS Setup, a diagnostics screen is displayed). POST discovers, configures, and
tests the processors, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. The length of
time needed to complete POST depends on the amount of memory installed and the number
of option boards installed.
8. Shortly after the splash screen is displayed, POST displays the message “Press <F2>
to enter Setup…” at the bottom of the screen. If you enter BIOS Setup, the Service Partition,
or the Adaptec SCSISelect Utility, when you exit those features, the server might
reboot.
9. After POST completes, the system beeps once and then searches all boot devices in the
order dened by the boot priority settings in the BIOS. The system nds, loads, and runs
the limited operating system on the System Resource CD.

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 NOTE
If there is no device with a bootable operating system, the boot process continues, the
system beeps once, and the following message is displayed:
Operating System not found
If you have a device with a bootable operating system but see this message anyway, reboot
and use BIOS Setup to make sure your boot device settings are correct.
Hot Keys for POST
Table 3 lists the hot keys you can use during POST to access setup utilities and alter the
normal POST execution.
Table 3. Hot Keys
To Do This: Press These Keys:
Abort memory test during POST. <Space>
Press while BIOS is updating memory size on
screen.
Resume after a POST error is displayed. (The
system pauses after displaying an error.)
<F1>
Enter BIOS Setup during POST. <F2>*
Boot to the service partition. <F4>*
Boot from a network using Preboot Execution
Environment (PXE).
<F12>*
Remove the splash screen to view the diag-
nostic messages during POST and display a
menu for selecting the boot device.
<ESC>*
Note: Using BIOS Setup, you can enable the Boot-
Time Diagnostic Screen, in which case POST does
not display the splash screen.
Note: If you use the displayed menu to change the
boot device, the change affects the current boot
only.
Enter the Adaptec SCSISelect Utility during POST. <Ctrl+A>*
* Press any of these keys when the prompt “Press <F2> to enter Setup…” is displayed.
Installing the Service Partition (Recommended)
When you are setting up your server system, you can install a service partition on your hard
drive. The service partition, in conjunction with Intel® Server Management (ISM) software,
provides emergency remote management and remote server setup. The service partition
lets you remotely access a local partition on the server and identify and diagnose server
health issues by using either a modem or network connection. The service partition uses
approximately 30 to 40 MB of hard disk space.
 NOTE
MAXDATA strongly recommends that you install the service partition before installing an operating
system. If you skip this step now, and later decide to install a service partition, any operating
system or other data on the drive will be lost. To create and format the service partition:
1. Boot the server to the System Resource CD.
2. From the menu, select Utilities and press the <Enter> key.
3. Select Run Service Partition Administrator and press the <Enter> key.
4. From the list of available items, select Create Service Partition-first time.
5. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. These instructions prompt you to
reboot the server. It will reboot from the CD-ROM.

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6. After the system reboot, select the Utilities menu and press the <Enter> key.
7. Select Run Service Partition Administrator and press the <Enter> key.
8. Select Format Service Partition and Install Software.
9. Remove the System Resource CD from the CD-ROM drive and exit from the menu
screen.
You can now install the operating system.
Installing the Operating System
The System Resource CD contains a limited operating system with enough functionality to
boot the server and to copy and use the utilities and other files from the CD. This limited
operating system is not intended to be used to run applications. To run your server and
applications, you must install the operating system of your choice on the server. Follow the
installation instructions that came with the operating system.
System Security
Table 4 summarizes the security features provided by the BIOS to prevent unauthorized or
accidental access to the system. You can enable these features using the Security section
of BIOS Setup. Most of the features can also be enabled using the System Setup Utility
(SSU). Additional information on passwords is provided following the table.
Table 4. Software Security Features
Feature Description
Secure Mode To enable secure mode: Set a user password.
To enter secure mode, do one of the following:
• Press the hot-key combination for secure mode. You can specify a hot-
key combination, which must consist of Ctrl+Alt plus one alphanumeric
character.
• Let the inactivity timer time out. If you don’t touch the keyboard during the
time-out period, the system enters secure mode automatically. You can set
the time-out period from two minutes to 120 minutes.
• Power on or reset the system. The system automatically enters secure
mode on power up.
When the system is in secure mode:
• Onboard video is blanked, if enabled.
• Diskette drive is write protected, if enabled.
• Power, Sleep, and Reset buttons on the front panel are disabled.
• Mouse and keyboard input are ignored, except for entering a password.
• The keyboard LEDs ash.
Secure Mode Boot To enable, do both of the following:
• Set a user password.
• Enable Secure Mode Boot.
To activate: Power on or reset the server.
When enabled:
• If booting from drive A: the user must enter a password. After the user
enters the password, the system continues with the boot process. The
system doesn’t enter secure mode until activated by the hot-key or timer.
• If the system is not booting from drive A: the system boots normally. No
password is required, and the system enters secure mode automatically.
The system boots according to the boot device priority set in BIOS Setup.
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Table 4. Software Security Features (Continued)
Feature Description
Fixed Disk Boot Sec-
tor Write Protect
To enable, do the following:
• Set Fixed Disk Boot Sector to Write Protect in the Security section of BIOS
Setup.
To activate: Power on or reset the server.
When enabled: Write protects the master boot record of the IDE hard disk drive
when the system boots from drive A:. Prevents viruses from corrupting the boot
sector under DOS. Works only with IDE drives.
Power Switch
Inhibit
To enable: Enable Power Switch Inhibit.
To activate: Power on or reset the server.
When enabled: The power switch can’t be used to power off the system.
Using Passwords
Passwords are up to seven characters long; may use only the alphanumeric characters a-z,
A-Z, and 0-9; and are not case sensitive.
You set administrator and user passwords in BIOS Setup and in the SSU. When you have
either password set, you must enter that password to do any of the following:
• Enter BIOS Setup and the SSU.
• Boot the server from drive A: when Secure Boot Mode is enabled.
• Boot the server when Password on Boot is enabled.
• Exit secure mode.
When you have both a user and an administrator password set, you may enter either
password. However, if you enter the user password for BIOS Setup or the SSU, you will be
able to modify only the time, date, language, user password, secure mode timer, and secure
mode hot-key. To modify any other features, you must enter the administrator password.
You can clear a password by setting it to a blank string. If you forget your passwords, you
can use the Password Clear jumper to clear the passwords on the next boot.
Password on Boot To enable, do all of the following:
• Set a user password.
• Enable Password on Boot.
• Disable Secure Mode Boot.
To activate: Power on or reset the server.
When enabled: The user must enter a password to boot the system. The system
boots according to the boot device priority set in BIOS Setup.

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3 System Management
Baseboard Management Controller
The MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 server incorporates a baseboard management controller
(BMC), which is a dedicated microcontroller for system management activities. The BMC
performs the following functions:
• Monitors system components and sensors, including processors, memory, fans,
power supplies, temperature sensors, and chassis intrusion sensors.
• Manages nonvolatile storage for the system event log (SEL), sensor data records (SDRs),
and baseboard field-replaceable unit (FRU) inventory.
• Interfaces with the emergency management port (EMP) and LAN1 port to send alerts
and interact with remote management systems.
• Provides the main front panel control functions (power on/off, reset, and so on).
Field Replaceable Units and Sensor Data Records
Field replaceable units (FRUs) are major modules in the chassis that contain active electronic
circuitry. FRUs can store information – such as board serial number, part number, name, and
asset tag – that can be read using the System Setup Utility. The BMC stores FRU information
for the baseboard in a nonvolatile storage component on the board.
The BMC uses Sensor Data Records (SDRs) to identify the sensors in the system for
monitoring. SDRs provide a list of the sensors, their characteristics, location, type, and
type-specific information, such as default threshold values, factors for converting a sensor
reading into the appropriate units (mV, rpm, degrees Celsius), and information on the types
of events that a sensor can generate. The BMC stores SDR information in a nonvolatile
storage component on the baseboard.
System Event Log
The BMC manages a system event log (SEL), where it records significant or critical system
events. Such events include temperatures and voltages out of range, fan failures, and other
sensor-related events. The BIOS, software, add-in cards, and other devices can also log
events by sending messages to the BMC. The SEL is stored in nonvolatile storage.
You can view the current contents of the SEL by using the System Setup Utility .

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Platform Event Management
Events can trigger alerts and other actions by the BMC. The server is configured with the
following set of standard events:
• Temperature sensor out of range
• Voltage sensor out of range
• Fan failure
• Chassis intrusion
• Power supply fault
• BIOS uncorrectable ECC error
• BIOS POST error
• Processor fault resilient booting (FRB) failure
• Fatal nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) from a source other than the front panel switch
• Watchdog timer reset, power down, or power cycle
• System restart (reboot)
Alerts can take either of these forms:
• Platform event pages − the BMC dials a paging service and sends a predefined paging
string. To use platform event paging (PEP), you must attach an external modem to the
emergency management port (COM2).
• BMC LAN alerts − the BMC sends an alert to a predefined destination on the LAN.
You can configure PEP and BMC LAN alerts by using the System Setup Utility .
Emergency Management Port
The emergency management port (EMP) refers to the use of the COM2 port, with either
an external modem or direct serial connection, for remote management. The BMC controls
the port and interfaces with remote access software, such as the Direct Platform Control
application in Intel® Server Management. You can congure the EMP by using the System
Setup Utility .
Intel® Server Management
Intel® Server Management (ISM) is a system management package that is included on the
System Resource CD or on a separate ISM CD. ISM applications interact with the integrated
hardware system management features of the server to allow you to monitor and manage
a server from a remote workstation:
• Remote connection from a Windows®-based client workstation over a LAN, or over
a modem or direct serial connection to the emergency management port on the server.
• Real-time monitoring and alerting for server hardware sensors.
• Emergency management when the server is off (but still connected to AC power) lets
you verify the state of the server, diagnose hardware problems, and power on/off or
reset the server.
• Run the System Setup Utility to change the server configuration.
• Run diagnostics tools similar to those used during factory testing.
ISM depends on a service partition on the server that you are managing. The service partition
is a special disk partition on the system drive that contains a ROM-DOS operating system and
DOS-based utilities, including the System Setup Utility, FRU/SDR Load Utility, and Remote
Diagnostics. The server can be booted to the service partition, either locally or remotely, to
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Using the System Setup Utility
The System Setup Utility (SSU) is located on the System Resource CD-ROM shipped with
the server.
Run the System Setup Utility to:
• Set boot device priority
• Set passwords and security options
• View system events
• View FRU information
• View sensor data records
• Update system firmware and BIOS
• Save and restore the system configuration
• Set up the server to send alerts for platform events
• Set up the server for remote management
Using either the System Setup Utility or BIOS Setup, you can specify the boot device
sequence and set up system passwords and security options. Both utilities access the
same stored configuration data for these items, and the result of making a change to these
settings using either utility is identical.
The SSU consists of a collection of task-oriented modules plugged into a common frame-
work called the Application Framework (AF). The Application Framework provides a launching
point for individual tasks and a location for setting customization information.
Creating SSU Diskettes
You can run the SSU directly from the Utilities menu of the System Resource CD-ROM,
from a set of DOS diskettes, or from the service partition of the hard disk.
If you choose to run the SSU from a set of DOS diskettes, you must create the SSU diskettes
from the Resource CD-ROM as follows:
1. Boot to the System Resource CD-ROM.
2. Choose Create Diskettes > Create Diskettes by Device/Function > System Setup
Utility.
3. Follow the instructions displayed.
Alternatively, if you have a workstation with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system,
you can insert the CD into that system and create the diskettes on that system.
Running the SSU
When the SSU starts in the default local execution mode, the SSU accepts input from the
keyboard or mouse. The SSU presents a VGA-based GUI on the primary monitor.
If you run the SSU from read-only media, such as the CD-ROM, you cannot save user
preference settings (such as screen colors).
The SSU supports ROM-DOS version 6.22. The SSU will not operate from a “DOS box”
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To start the SSU:
1. Start the SSU using one of the following methods:
− From diskettes: Insert the first SSU diskette in drive A and boot the server from the
diskette. You are prompted to insert the second diskette. After loading completes the
SSU starts automatically.
− From the System Resource or ISM CD-ROM: Boot the server to the System Resource
CD and start the SSU from the Utilities menu.
− From the Service Partition: Boot the server to the Service Partition and execute the
following DOS commands:
C:\> cd ssu
C:\SSU> ssu.bat
2. The mouse driver loads if it is available; press <Enter> to continue.
3. When the SSU title appears on the screen, press <Enter> to continue.
Working with the GUI
You can access features of the GUI using the mouse or keyboard:
• Mouse − Click once to choose menu items and buttons or to select items in a list, such
as the Available Tasks list. To run a list item, such as one of from the Available Tasks
list, select the item and click OK or double-click the item.
• Keyboard − Use the tab and arrow keys to highlight buttons and press the spacebar
or <Enter> to execute. You can also execute a menu or button by using the <Alt> key
in combination with the underlined letter in the name of the menu or button.
You can have more than one task open at the same time, although some tasks might require
complete control to avoid possible conflicts. The tasks achieve complete control by keeping
the task as the center of operation until you close the task window.
The SSU has a build-in help system, which you access by clicking a Help button or choosing
the Help menu.
Customizing the SSU Interface
The SSU lets you customize your interface using the Preferences section of the main window.
The AF sets these preferences and saves them in the AF.INI file so that they take effect the
next time you start the SSU. There are four user customizable settings:
• Color − lets you change the default colors associated with different items on the
screen using predefined color combinations. The color changes take effect imme-
diately.
• Mode − lets you set the desired expertise level: novice, intermediate, or expert.
The expertise level determines which tasks are visible in the Available Tasks section and
which actions each task performs. For a new mode setting to take effect, you must exit the
SSU and restart it.
• Language − lets you change the text in the SSU to the appropriate language. For a
new language setting to take effect, you must exit the SSU and restart it.
• Other − lets you show or hide the status bar at the bottom of the SSU main window.
The change takes effect immediately.
 NOTE
If you run the SSU from read-only media (CD-ROM, for example), these preferences are lost
when you exit the SSU.