Stratus ftServer 2600 Instruction Manual

Stratus Technologies
R639-01A
Stratus®ftServer®2600, 4500, and 6300 Systems:
Operation and Maintenance Guide

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Manual Name:
Stratus ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 Systems: Operation and Maintenance Guide
Part Number: R639
Revision Number: 01A
Software Release Number: ftServer System Software for the Windows Operating System, Release Number: 6.1.0
Publication Date: May 2011
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© 2011 Stratus Technologies Bermuda, Ltd. All rights reserved.

Contents iii
Contents
Preface ix
1. Overview of ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 Systems 1-1
System Features 1-1
System Design 1-1
CPU-I⁄O Enclosures: Front 1-3
CPU-I/O Enclosures: Rear 1-5
Interior Components 1-6
Description of System Components 1-8
Peripheral Components 1-10
System CRUs 1-10
2. Hardware Operation 2-1
Standby Power 2-1
System Power 2-2
Starting Up the System 2-2
Shutting Down the System 2-3
Fan Speed 2-4
3. Troubleshooting the Hardware 3-1
Information About Troubleshooting 3-1
System Administration Documentation 3-2
Status LEDs and System Buttons 3-2
System Front Panel LEDs 3-4
CPU-I/O Enclosure Status LEDs 3-5
Memory Fault LEDs 3-8
Buttons on the CPU-I/O Enclosure 3-8
LEDs on the Back of the CPU-I/O Enclosure 3-9
Hard Disk Drive Status LEDs 3-10
Ethernet and VTM Port LEDs 3-12
Modem Assembly: Status LEDs 3-14

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Power Distribution Unit Status LEDs 3-17
General Hard Disk Drive Problems and Solutions 3-19
DVD Drive Problems and Solutions 3-20
Using the NMI Button to Create a Dump File 3-21
4. General Servicing Information 4-1
Unpacking CRUs 4-1
Storing CRUs 4-2
Repacking CRUs 4-3
Replacing a CRU 4-3
General Safety Precautions 4-4
5. Installing and Replacing System Components 5-1
Before Replacing CRUs 5-2
Removing the Bezel 5-4
Removing and Replacing a Front Panel 5-6
Removing and Replacing a CPU-I/O Enclosure 5-8
Removing and Replacing a CPU-I/O Enclosure Cover 5-15
Removing the Plenum 5-18
Replacing the System Backplane Assembly 5-19
Replacing and Adding DIMMs 5-24
Removing and Replacing the CPU-I/O Enclosure Fan Assembly 5-30
Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Fan 5-32
Removing and Installing a Low-Profile PCI Adapter 5-34
Replacing a PCI Riser Assembly and Its Adapters 5-38
Removing and Inserting an Internal Hard Disk Drive 5-44
Removing and Replacing a DVD Drive 5-46
Replacing or Installing a Modem Assembly 5-48
Removing and Replacing a PDU 5-51
Index Index-1

Figures v
Figures
Figure 1-1. ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 Systems 1-2
Figure 1-2. ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 Systems: Front View 1-4
Figure 1-3. ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 Systems: Rear View 1-5
Figure 1-4. CPU-I/O Enclosure: Interior Components, Model 2600 1-6
Figure 1-5. CPU-I/O Enclosure: Interior Components, Models 4500
and 6300 1-7
Figure 3-1. System Front Panel LEDs 3-4
Figure 3-2. CPU-I/O Enclosure LEDs and Buttons (Bezel Removed) 3-6
Figure 3-3. Hard Disk Drive LEDs 3-10
Figure 3-4. Ethernet and VTM Ports: Status LEDs 3-13
Figure 3-5. Modem Assembly: Status LEDs 3-15
Figure 3-6. PDU Status LEDs 3-17
Figure 4-1. Shipping Impact Indicators 4-2
Figure 5-1. Replacing the System Bezel 5-5
Figure 5-2. Replacing the Front Panel 5-7
Figure 5-3. Disconnecting a CPU-I/O Enclosure 5-9
Figure 5-4. Loosening the Front Release Levers on an Enclosure 5-10
Figure 5-5. Disengaging the Safety Lever on an Enclosure 5-11
Figure 5-6. Aligning the CPU-I/O Enclosure 5-13
Figure 5-7. Engaging the Release Levers on an Enclosure 5-14
Figure 5-8. Removing an Enclosure Cover 5-16
Figure 5-9. Replacing an Enclosure Cover 5-17
Figure 5-10. Replacing the Plenum 5-19
Figure 5-11. Replacing the System Backplane Assembly 5-22
Figure 5-12. DIMM Slot Numbering in Single-Processor Systems
(Viewed from Front) 5-25
Figure 5-13. DIMM Slot Numbering in Dual-Processor Systems
(Viewed from Front) 5-26
Figure 5-14. DIMM Ejector Levers 5-28
Figure 5-15. Replacing the CPU-I/O Enclosure Fan Assembly 5-31
Figure 5-16. Removing the Power Supply Fan 5-33
Figure 5-17. Replacing a Power Supply Fan 5-34
Figure 5-18. Removing the PCI Adapter Bracket 5-36
Figure 5-19. Removing the PCI Adapter from the PCI Slot 5-37
Figure 5-20. Removing the PCI Bulkhead Bracket Screws 5-39
Figure 5-21. Loosening the Captive Screw on the Motherboard 5-40
Figure 5-22. Removing the Bracket from the PCI Riser Assembly 5-41

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Figure 5-23. Removing an Adapter from the Connector on the PCI
Riser 5-42
Figure 5-24. Inserting a Full-Height Adapter into the PCI Riser 5-43
Figure 5-25. Replacing a Disk Drive 5-45
Figure 5-26. Replacing a DVD Drive 5-47
Figure 5-27. Replacing the Modem Assembly 5-49
Figure 5-28. Removing the Metal Plate Over the Modem Connector 5-50
Figure 5-29. Replacing a PDU 5-52

Tables vii
Tables
Table 1-1. Customer-Replaceable Units 1-10
Table 3-1. System Front Panel LEDs 3-5
Table 3-2. CPU-I/O Enclosure LEDs 3-7
Table 3-3. Power Supply LED 3-9
Table 3-4. Hard Disk Drive LEDs 3-10
Table 3-5. Ethernet Port and VTM Port Activity LED States 3-14
Table 3-6. Ethernet Port and VTM Port Connection Speed LED
States 3-14
Table 3-7. Modem Assembly: LED States 3-16
Table 3-8. Model AA-P87600 PDU Status LEDs 3-18
Table 3-9. Troubleshooting Disk Drives 3-19
Table 3-10. Troubleshooting the DVD Drive 3-21
Table 5-1. Memory Fault LEDs 5-29

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Preface ix
Preface
The Stratus ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 Systems: Operation and Maintenance
Guide
(R639) describes how to operate and maintain an ftServer 2600, 4500, or 6300
system. It explains how to start up and shut down the system, how to interpret system
operational status based on the state of the light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and how to
remove and replace the customer-replaceable units (CRUs).
This document is intended for anyone who monitors and maintains ftServer 2600,
4500, or 6300 system hardware.
Revision Information
This manual is a revision. It notes support of the ftScalable Storage G2 storage
systems.
Notation Conventions
This document uses the notation conventions described in this section.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings, cautions, and notes provide special information and have the following
meanings:
WARNING
!
A warning indicates a situation where failure to take
or avoid a specified action could cause bodily harm
or loss of life.
CAUTION
!
A caution indicates a situation where failure to take or
avoid a specified action could damage a hardware device,
program, system, or data.
NOTE
A note provides important information about the operation
of an ftServer system.

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Typographical Conventions for Windows
The following typographical conventions are used in this document:
•The bold font emphasizes words in text or indicates text that you type, the name of
a screen object, or the name of a programming element. For example:
Before handling or replacing system components, make sure that you are
properly grounded by using a grounded wrist strap.
In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab.
Call the RegisterDeviceNotification function.
•The italic font introduces new terms and indicates programming and command-line
arguments that the user supplies. For example:
Many hardware components are
customer-replaceable units (CRUs), which
can be replaced on-site by system administrators with minimal training or tools.
copy
filename1 filename2
Pass a pointer for the NotificationFilter parameter
•The monospace font indicates sample program code and output, including
message text. For example:
#include <iostream.h>
The operation completed successfully.
Typographical Conventions for Linux
The following typographical conventions are used in this document:
•The bold font emphasizes words in text. For example:
Before handling or replacing system components, make sure that you are
properly grounded by using a grounded wrist strap.
•The italic font introduces new terms. For example:
Many hardware components are
customer-replaceable units (CRUs), which
can be replaced on-site by system administrators with minimal training or tools.
•The monospace font represents text that would appear on your display screen. The
monospace bold font represents text you must type in examples that contain both
user input and system output. The monospace italic font represents terms in
command lines that are to be replaced by literal values.
For example:

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To display the state of a CPU enclosure, type a command in the following
format:
/opt/ft/bin/ftsmaint ls n
If you type /opt/ft/bin/ftsmaint ls 0 at the prompt, the following
output appears:
H/W Path : 0
Description : CPU Node Assembly
.
.
.
•The percent sign (%) and number sign (#) are standard default prompt signs that
have a specific meaning at a Linux command prompt. Although a prompt is
sometimes shown at the beginning of a command line as it would appear on the
screen, you do not type it.
–%indicates you are logged in to a user account and are subject to certain
access limitations.
–#indicates you are logged in to the system administrator account and have
superuser access. Users of this account are referred to as root. The #prompt
sign used in an example indicates the command can only be issued by root.
Getting Help
If you have a technical question about ftServer system hardware or software, try these
online resources first:
•Online documentation at the StrataDOC Web site. Stratus provides
complimentary access to StrataDOC, an online-documentation service that
enables you to view, search, download, and print customer documentation. You
can access StrataDOC at the following Web site:
http://stratadoc.stratus.com
A copy of StrataDOC on supported media for your system is included with this
release. To order additional copies of the StrataDOC media or to obtain copies of
printed manuals, do one of the following:
– If you are in North America, call the Stratus Customer Assistance
Center (CAC) at [phone] or [phone], 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
– If you are located outside North America, contact your nearest Stratus sales
office, CAC office, or distributor; for CAC phone numbers outside the U.S., see
http://www.stratus.com/go/support/ftserver/location.

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•Online support from Stratus Customer Service. You can find the latest technical
information about an ftServer system through online product support at the Stratus
Technical Support Web site:
http://www.stratus.com/go/support
•Online product support for Microsoft®products. Your primary source for
support is the computer manufacturer who provided your software, or an
authorized Microsoft Support Provider. You can also find the latest technical
information about Microsoft Windows®and other Microsoft products through online
product support at the Microsoft Help and Support Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/
•Online product support for Red Hat® Linux®products. Your primary source for
support is the manufacturer who provided your software, or Red Hat Global
Support Services. You can also find the latest technical information about Red Hat
Enterprise and Standard Linux through online product support at the Red Hat
Support Web site:
http://www.redhat.com/apps/support/
If you are unable to resolve your questions with the help available at these online sites,
and the ftServer system is covered by a service agreement, please contact the Stratus
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) or your authorized Stratus service representative.
For information about how to contact the CAC, see the following Web site:
http://www.stratus.com/go/support/ftserver/location

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Commenting on the Documentation
To provide corrections and suggestions on the documentation, send your comments in
one of the following ways:
•By clicking the site feedback link at the bottom of a Help topic. Information to
identify the topic is supplied in the StrataDOC Web Site Feedback form.
•By email to [e-mail]. If it is possible, please include specific
information about the documentation on which you are commenting:
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– For online documentation, include the Help subject and topic title.
This information will assist Stratus Information Development in making any needed
changes to the ftServer system documentation. Your assistance is most appreciated.
Regulatory Notice
All regulatory notices are provided in the site planning guide for your system.

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Overview of ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 Systems 1-1
Chapter 1
Overview of ftServer 2600, 4500, and
6300 Systems1-
The following topics provide an overview of ftServer systems:
•“System Features” on page 1-1
•“System Design” on page 1-1
•“System CRUs” on page 1-10
System Features
Stratus ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 systems contain redundant (duplexed)
components that process the same instructions simultaneously (in
lockstep ). If one of
the duplexed components fails, its partner continues operating, eliminating system
downtime and data loss.
Stratus failsafe software adds a layer of security to the lockstep technology, preventing
many software errors from resulting in outages. Software issues are captured,
analyzed, and reported to Stratus, allowing support personnel the ability to address
software problems before they recur. Stratus’ hardened device drivers further enhance
the reliability of the operating system environment on ftServer systems.
Optional support by the
Stratus ActiveService Network (ASN) provides remote service
and incident management of the system by the Stratus Customer Assistance
Center (CAC) or your authorized Stratus service representative.
Many components of the ftServer systems are
customer-replaceable units (CRUs),
which allow easy removal and replacement of faulty components by on-site personnel
with minimal training or tools. See “Description of System Components” on page 1-8
for more information.
System Design
Each ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 system is rack-mounted and consists of a chassis,
two CPU- I ⁄O enclosures, a front panel assembly with a DVD drive and USB port, a
backplane assembly with an optional modem for connecting to the ASN network, and
peripheral components.

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ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 systems come in the following processor configurations:
•ftServer 2600 systems: single-processor
•ftServer 4500 systems: single-processor or dual-processor
•ftServer 6300 systems: dual-processor
Figure 1-1 shows a front view of an ftServer 2600, 4500, or 6300 system with a bezel.
Four light pipes on the upper right side of the bezel provide a view of the system status
LEDs when the bezel is installed.
Figure 1-1. ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 Systems
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System Design
Overview of ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 Systems 1-3
The following subsections provide more system design information.
•“CPU-I⁄O Enclosures: Front” on page 1-3
•“CPU-I/O Enclosures: Rear” on page 1-5
•“Description of System Components” on page 1-8
•“Peripheral Components” on page 1-10
CPU-I⁄O Enclosures: Front
Each ftServer 2600, 4500, or 6300 system comprises a minimum of two
CPU- I ⁄Oenclosures
. Each CPU- I ⁄O enclosure contains a CPU element and an
I/O element joined to the same board. The elements are numbered as follows:
•Upper enclosure: CPU element - 0 and I/O element - 10
•Lower enclosure: CPU element - 1 and I/O element - 11
Figure 1-2 shows a front view of the two CPU- I ⁄O enclosures in a system, without the
bezel installed.
Both CPU-I/O enclosures are powered by a single power button (number 10 in
Figure 1-2) that is located on the bottom of the system front panel.
One of the I/O elements is the
primary (or active ) I/O element, while the other is the
secondary I/O element. The primary I/O element drives control of the video, USB ports,
COM ports, DVD drive, and modem (if attached). The PRIMARY system LED (see
Figure 3-2 and Table 3-2) indicates which CPU-I/O enclosure contains the primary I/O
element. (The primary CPU element may reside in the same CPU-I/O enclosure as the
primary I/O element, or it may reside in the other CPU-I/O enclosure.)
NOTE
For the sake of simplicity, this manual uses the term
primary (or active ) enclosure in some cases to indicate
the CPU-I/O enclosure in which the primary I/O element
resides.

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Figure 1-2. ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 Systems: Front View
1CPU element 0, I/O element 10 7 Front panel LEDs
2 CPU element 1, I/O element 11 8 USB port
3 System ID button (magnifying glass icon) 9 Front panel
4 CPU-I/O enclosure LEDs 10 Power button
5 NMI (dump) button 11 Internal disk drives (16) or
disk drive blanks
6 DVD drive 12 Release levers (4)

System Design
Overview of ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 Systems 1-5
CPU-I/O Enclosures: Rear
Figure 1-3 shows a rear view of the CPU- I ⁄O enclosures. See “Description of System
Components” on page 1-8 for a brief synopsis of some of the components identified in
the figure.
Figure 1-3. ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 Systems: Rear View
1 USB ports (3) 8 Power supply LED (2)
2 Modem and telephone port (on the side)
A modem is an optional component, so the
telephone port is not present if there is no
modem.
9 Ethernet ports (4)
3 PCI adapter slot 3 (PCIe or PCI-X). Not
available on ftServer 2600 systems.
10 CPU-I/O enclosure blue system
identifier LED (2)
4 PCI adapter slot 4 (PCIe or PCI-X). Not
available on ftServer 2600 systems.
11 VTM Ethernet port (2)
5 PCI adapter slot 1 (PCIe) 12 System backplane
6 PCI adapter slot 2 (PCIe) 13 Serial (COM) ports (2)
7 CPU-I/O enclosure power receptacle (2) 14 VGA (monitor) port
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Interior Components
Figure 1-4 shows the interior of an ftServer 2600 system CPU- I ⁄Oenclosure.
Figure 1-4. CPU-I/O Enclosure: Interior Components, Model 2600
1 Power supply fan 4 Low-profile PCI adapters (2 max.)
2 CPU-I/O enclosure fan assembly (4) 5 DIMMs (6 max.)
3 Plenum 6 Disk drives (8 max.)
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2
3
4
5
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