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PRIMERGY RX300 S3
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Edition December 2006

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  • Page 1 PRIMERGY RX300 S3 Operating Manual Edition December 2006...
  • Page 2 Gesellschaft für Technik-Dokumentation mbH www.cognitas.de Copyright and Trademarks Copyright © 2006 Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH. All rights reserved. Delivery subject to availability; right of technical modifications reserved. All hardware and software names used are trademarks of their respective manufacturers.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......7 Overview of the Documentation ....7 Features .
  • Page 4 Contents 5.1.2 The Rear Side ......5.1.3 Indicators on the hot-plug CPU and System Fans ..Switching the Server ON and OFF .
  • Page 5 Contents 8.1.1 Removing the Dummy Module ....8.1.2 Adding a hot-plug Power Supply Unit ....8.1.3 Replacing a Hot-plug Power Supply Unit .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The server is suitable for use as a file server and also as an application, information or Internet server. The PRIMERGY RX300 S3 server offers a high level of reliability and avail- ability through highly developed hardware and software components. These...
  • Page 8 Additional server documentation The PRIMERGY RX300 S3 documentation also includes: – “Quick Start Hardware - PRIMERGY RX300 S3 ” (leaflet) – “Quick Start Software - PRIMERGY ServerView Suite” (leaflet) – “Warranty” manual (print version supplied with the system, PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD supplied) –...

  • Page 9: Features

    Introduction Features Further sources of information – technical manual for the rack – manual for the monitor – server management manual ServerView – manual for the Remote Test and Diagnostic System RemoteView – in the documentation for the boards and drives –...
  • Page 10 Features Introduction Pos. Slot No. Type Features PCI-Board PCI X standard 64 bit/133 MHz low-profile hot-plug * PCI express x4 standard PCI express x8 Table 1: PCI slots: basic configuration * The hot-plug functionality are indicated by two LEDs (6 and 7) on each slot (see section “The Rear Side”...
  • Page 11 Introduction Features Optionally the possibility exists to install full height PCI boards only. In this case three standard slots via a 3-way riser card are available: LAN 1 LAN 2 Figure 2: PCI slots: optional configuration Pos. Slot Type Features PCI board short, full height...
  • Page 12 Features Introduction If the server has a corresponding RAID configuration, defective HDD modules can also be exchanged online (hot-swap). Onboard SAS controller with IME functionality For operating internal hard disk drives the SAS controller with Integrated Mirroring Enhanced functionality is available. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced offers additionally RAID 0,1 functionality for the internal disk configuration (IME level 1).
  • Page 13 Introduction Features USB interface The two USB interfaces on the front of the server supports activities carried out by the service technician. The maximum length of the external cable are three meters. Power supply In its basic configuration, the server has a hot-plug multi-range power supply unit that adjusts automatically to any power voltage in the range from 100 V - 240 V.
  • Page 14 ASR&R (Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart) restarts the system in the case of an error and automatically „hides“ the defective system components. The PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analyzing) technology from Fujitsu Siemens Computers analyzes and monitors all components important for system reliability.
  • Page 15 Introduction Features Further information on ServerView server management is provided in the associated documentation (see “Related Publications” on page 103). Operating manual RX300 S3...
  • Page 16 BIOS update. The integrated Remote Management Cotnroller (iRMC) as well as the optional remote test and diagnostics system allow the PRIMERGY RX300 S3 server to be maintained from remote locations. Remote diagnosis can be performed as a result for system analysis, remote configuration and remote restart should the operating system or hardware fail.
  • Page 17 Introduction Features Remote monitoring and maintenance avoids time-consuming and costly on-site repairs and reduces service costs. This leads to a reduction in the total cost of ownership and an excellent return on investment for the remote management solution. RemoteView helps switch ON/OFF the system remotely monitor systems and analyze the cause of faults prepare error resolution or to have this process initiated independently if...

  • Page 18: Notational Conventions

    Notational Conventions Introduction Notational Conventions The following notational conventions are used in this manual: text in italics indicate commands, menu items or software programs „Quotation marks“ indicate names of chapters and terms that are being emphasized Ê describes activities that must be performed in the order shown CAUTION! pay particular attention to texts marked with this...
  • Page 19 Introduction Technical Data Ergonomics EK1-ITB 2000 Electromagnetic compatibility FCC class A VCCI class A /JEIDA CNS 13438 class A C-Tick class A Interference emission EN 55022 class A Harmonic current EN 61000-3-2 Flicker EN 61000-3-3 Interference immunity EN 55024 International standards FCC class A VCCI class A / JEIDA C-Tick class A...
  • Page 20 Technical Data Introduction Environmental conditions Environment class 3K2 EN 60721 section 3-3 Environment class 2K2 EN 60721 section 3-2 Temperature: Operation (3K2) 15°C ..35°C Transport (2K2) - 25°C ..60°C Humidity 10% ..85% Condensation during operation must be avoided! Noise level ≤...

  • Page 21: Installation Steps: Overview

    Installation Steps: Overview In this chapter you will find an overview of the steps necessary to install your server system. Links guide you to sections where you can find more detailed information on the individual steps: Ê At first, please take notice of chapter “Important Notes”...
  • Page 22 Installation Steps: Overview – Local configuration and installation with and/or without ServerStart (see section “Configuration with ServerStart” on page 60 and/or section “Configuration without ServerStart” on page 61). For further information on remote or local installation of the server please refer to the ServerStart manual. The manual contains a “Quick Step Guide“.

  • Page 23: Important Notes

    Important Notes In this chapter you will find essential information regarding safety when working with your server. Safety The following safety notes are also provided in the “Safety ” manual. This device complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment.
  • Page 24 Safety Important Notes Before operating the device CAUTION! During installation and before operating the device, observe the instructions on environmental conditions for your device (see section “Technical Data” on page 20). If the device is brought in from a cold environment, condensation may form both inside and on the outside of the machine.
  • Page 25 Important Notes Safety CAUTION! Always connect the device and the attached peripherals to the same power circuit. Otherwise you run the risk of losing data if, for example, the central processing unit is still running but the peripheral device (e.g. storage subsystem) has failed during a power outage. Data and signal cables must be adequately shielded.
  • Page 26 Safety Important Notes CAUTION! The warranty expires if the device is damaged during the installation or replacement of system expansions. Only install system expansions that satisfy the requirements and rules governing safety and electromagnetic compatibility and relating to telecommunications terminal equipment. If you install other expan- sions, you may damage the system or violate the safety regulations and regulations governing RFI suppression.
  • Page 27 Important Notes Safety You protect the CD-/DVD-ROM drive and prevent mechanical damage, as well as premature wearing of the CDs, by observing the following suggestions: – Only insert the CDs in the drive when needed and remove them after use. –...
  • Page 28 Safety Important Notes Replace the lithium battery on the system board in accordance with the instructions in the technical manual for the system board (see “Related Publications” on page 103). If possibly inserted auxiliary boards contain batteries/accus the appropiate references in the associated manuals are to be considered.

  • Page 29: Ce Certificate

    Important Notes CE Certificate Use a grounding cable designed for this purpose to connect yourself to the system unit as you install components. Place all components on a static-safe base. You will find a detailed description for handling ESD components in the relevant European or international standards (EN 61340-5-1, ANSI/ESD S20.20).

  • Page 30: Transporting The Server

    Transporting the Server Important Notes Transporting the Server CAUTION! Only transport the server to the new site in its original packaging or in packaging that protects it from knocks and jolts. Do not unpack the server until it is at its installation location. If you need to lift or transport the server, ask other people to help you.

  • Page 31: Environment Protection

    Environment Protection Environment Protection Environmentally-friendly product design and development This product has been designed in accordance with the Fujitsu Siemens Computers standard for “environmentally friendly product design and devel- opment”. This means that key factors such as durability, selection and labeling of materials, emissions, packaging, ease of disassembly and recycling have been taken into account.
  • Page 32 Details regarding the return and recycling of devices and consumables within Europe can also be found in the “Returning used devices” manual, via your local Fujitsu Siemens Computers branch or from our recycling center in Paderborn: Fujitsu Siemens Computers Recycling Center D-33106 Paderborn Tel.

  • Page 33: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation CAUTION! Please note the safety instructions in chapter “Important Notes” on page Do not expose the server to extreme environmental conditions (see section “Technical Data” on page 18). Protect it from dust, humidity, and heat. Never expose a HDD module to a temperature shock (see section “Handling Hard Disk Drives/HDD Modules”...

  • Page 34: Unpacking The Server

    Unpacking the Server Hardware Installation Unpacking the Server CAUTION! Please note the safety instructions in chapter “Important Notes” on page If you need to lift or transport the server, ask other people to help you. Do not unpack the server until it is at its installation location. Ê...
  • Page 35 The power is supplied via the socket strips available in the rack. The main features of the rack systems of the Fujitsu Siemens Computers are: PRIMECENTER Rack –...
  • Page 36 Installing/Removing the Server into/from the Rack Hardware Installation 3rd-Party Rack Certain boundary conditions are to be fulfilled: – Installation dimensions (see the dimensions shown in figure 4 on page 37). rack front side rack rear side rack depth (comparison PRIMECENTER Rack 940/1000 mm) rack width (comparison PRIMECENTER Rack 700 mm) clearance of the 19-inch installation level front 19-inch installation level...
  • Page 37 Hardware Installation Installing/Removing the Server into/from the Rack In principle the ventilation concept plans that the necessary cooling is reached by the horizontal self-ventilation of the installed devices (air flow from the front to the rear). – Power supply. For the installation in 3rd-Party Racks it is to be made certain that appro- priate socket strips are present.

  • Page 38: Mounting Into The Primecenter/Datacenter Rack

    Installing/Removing the Server into/from the Rack Hardware Installation 4.2.1 Mounting into the PRIMECENTER/DataCenter Rack For mounting the server into the PRIMECENTER/DataCenter Rack the following parts are necessary: – support bracket – one left and one right telescopic rail (assembled) – M5-10 screws including plugwashers –...
  • Page 39 Hardware Installation Installing/Removing the Server into/from the Rack Figure 6: Removing the outermost telescopic rail Ê Open the telescopic rail completely (1). Ê Unlock the outermost telescopic rail (2) and remove it. Ê Repeat the steps with the second telescopic rail. To fasten the telescopic rails, no flange nuts are necessary since the rails are equipped with threaded holes.
  • Page 40 Installing/Removing the Server into/from the Rack Hardware Installation Mounting the telescopic rails on Vario Rails Figure 7: Mounting the left telescopic rail in the PRIMECENTER/DataCenter Rack Ê Position (1) the left rail onto the support bracket (b) by inserting the small horizontal lead (c) in the corresponding hole.

  • Page 41: Mounting Into 3Rd-Party Racks

    Hardware Installation Installing/Removing the Server into/from the Rack 4.2.2 Mounting into 3rd-Party Racks For mounting the server into the 3rd-Party Rack the following parts are necessary: – one left and one right telescopic rail (assembled) – M5-10 screws including plugwashers –...

  • Page 42: Installing The Server

    Installing/Removing the Server into/from the Rack Hardware Installation Rack with clearance depth differing from 735 mm For rack systems with clearance depth differing from 735 mm a length adjustment of the delivered rails is to be made before mounting it into the rack. This length adjustment is possible within the scope of the slide element.
  • Page 43 Hardware Installation Installing/Removing the Server into/from the Rack Figure 9: Installing the server CAUTION! At least two people are needed to position the server in the rack. Ê Insert the prepared server into the projecting internal telescopic rails (1) until the rails click into place.

  • Page 44: Connecting Devices To Server

    Connecting Devices to Server Hardware Installation Connecting Devices to Server The ports for external devices are on the rear of the server. Which additional ports are available on your server depends on the options and/or the PCI boards installed. The standard ports (figure 10) are marked with symbols, and some are color- coded.

  • Page 45: Connecting The Server To The Line Voltage

    Hardware Installation Connecting the Server to the Line Voltage You find two additional USB ports (1) on the front of the server (figure 11). Figure 11: Front side: USB ports 3 and 4 Connecting the keyboard, mouse and monitor Ê Connect the monitor, the keyboard and mouse to the standard ports of the server (see table and figure 10 on page 44).
  • Page 46 Connecting the Server to the Line Voltage Hardware Installation CAUTION! The server automatically sets itself to a voltage in the range of 200 V - 240 V. Make sure that your local voltage is within this range. Figure 12: Connecting the server to the line voltage Ê...

  • Page 47: Instructions On Connecting And Disconnecting Cables

    Hardware Installation Connecting and Disconnecting Cables Instructions on Connecting and Disconnecting Cables CAUTION! Be sure to read the documentation for the peripheral devices before connecting them. Do not connect or disconnect data cables during a thunderstorm. When removing a cable, always hold it by the plug. Never unplug a cable by pulling at the cable itself.

  • Page 49: Preparation For Use And Operation

    Preparation for Use and Operation CAUTION! Please note the safety instructions in chapter “Important Notes” on page Operating and Indicator Elements 5.1.1 The Front The operating and indicator elements on the front side are show in figure 13 on page Operating elements ON/OFF button When the system is switched OFF, it can be switched ON again by...
  • Page 50 Operating and Indicator Elements Preparation for Use and Operation Identification (ID) button The ID indicators on the front and on the rear of the server lights up (blue) when the ID button is pressed. The two ID indicators are synchronized. Figure 13: The front side HDD BUSY indicator Drive access indicator...
  • Page 51 Preparation for Use and Operation Operating and Indicator Elements Drive access indicator (green) An internal SAS drive (HDD) is being accessed. Global Error indicator Does not light when the system is ok. No service incident or critical event has occurred. Lights orange when a prefailure event has been recognized.
  • Page 52 Operating and Indicator Elements Preparation for Use and Operation Indicators on the optional USB hot-plug tape drive 1 2 3 Figure 14: USB Hot-plug tape drive Clean indicator Media indicator Drive indicator Table 4: Hard disk drive indicators Figure 15: 3.5-inch HDD module: indicators Operating manual RX300 S3...
  • Page 53 Preparation for Use and Operation Operating and Indicator Elements Figure 16: 2.5-inch HDD module: indicators HDD BUSY green – lights: HDD in active phase – does not light: HDD inactive HDD FAULT (in conjunction with a RAID controller) orange – does not light: No HDD Error –...

  • Page 54: The Rear Side

    Operating and Indicator Elements Preparation for Use and Operation 5.1.2 The Rear Side LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 1 LAN 2 Figure 17: Connection panel: indicators 1 - 4: Indicators on the connection panel (see page 5, 6: Indicators on the hot-plug PCI slots (see page 7, 8: Indicators on the hot-plug PSU (see...
  • Page 55 Preparation for Use and Operation Operating and Indicator Elements ID indicator (blue) Lights blue when the system has been selected by pressing the ID button on the front. To deactivate, press the button again. The ID indicator on the front also lights up at the same time. The two ID indicators are synchronized.
  • Page 56 Operating and Indicator Elements Preparation for Use and Operation Indicators on hot-plug PCI slots The indicators on these slots behave differently depending on whether (table or not (table 6 on page 57) the operating system supports hot-plug functionality: Power Error Status description indicator indicator...

  • Page 57: Indicators On The Hot-Plug Cpu And System Fans

    Preparation for Use and Operation Operating and Indicator Elements Power Error Status description indicator indicator (6)/(green) (5)/(orange) does not does not Device switched OFF. light light lights does not Device operating. light PCI slot powered up. Table 6: Operating system without hot-plug functionality: hot-plug PCI indicator modes Indicators on hot-plug power supply unit Color State...

  • Page 58: Switching The Server On And Off

    Switching the Server ON and OFF Preparation for Use and Operation Switching the Server ON and OFF CAUTION! If after switching ON the server there is nothing but flickering stripes on the screen, switch the server OFF immediately (see section “Flickering Stripes Across the Monitor”...
  • Page 59 Preparation for Use and Operation Switching the Server ON and OFF Other ON/OFF options In addition to the ON/OFF button, the server can be switched ON and OFF in the following ways: – Specified switch-on time/switch-off time The server is switched ON or OFF at a time specified in the ServerView program.

  • Page 60: Configuring The Server

    Configuring the Server Preparation for Use and Operation Configuring the Server This section contains information about configuring the server and installing the operating system. Make sure that the energy saving functions are disabled in the BIOS Setup during server operation. 5.3.1 Configuration with ServerStart Configuring IME (RAID Level 1)

  • Page 61: Configuration Without Serverstart

    Preparation for Use and Operation Configuring the Server 5.3.2 Configuration without ServerStart Configuring IME (RAID Level 1) The server is equipped with an onboard SAS controller with Integrated Mirroring Enhanced functionality. To configure Integrated Mirroring Enhanced the controller has its own RAID-Select Utility.

  • Page 62: Starting Up Hot-Plug Pci Slots

    Starting up Hot-Plug PCI Slots Preparation for Use and Operation Starting up Hot-Plug PCI Slots CAUTION! Please note the safety instructions in chapter “Important Notes” on page In addition to standard slots, the server also has two hot-plug PCI slots. These hot-plug PCI slots allow boards to be installed and removed during operation assuming the operating system supports this functionality.

  • Page 63: Cleaning The Server

    Preparation for Use and Operation Cleaning the Server Cleaning the Server CAUTION! Switch the server off and pull the power plug(s) out of the grounded-contact power socket. Do not clean any interior parts yourself; leave this job to a service technician.

  • Page 65: Property And Data Protection

    Property and Data Protection The server is protected against unauthorized access by means of the lockable rack door. To protect your system and data internally against unauthorized access, you can use the BIOS Setup security functions. BIOS Setup Security Functions The Security menu in BIOS Setup offers you various options for protecting your data from unauthorized access.
  • Page 66 BIOS Setup Security Functions Property and Data Protection Preventing unauthorized writings of floppy disks To activate this protection, select the value Disabled for the Diskette Write field in the Security menu. Protecting BIOS from being overwritten To activate this protection, select the value Disabled for the Flash Write field in the Security menu.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting And Tips

    Troubleshooting and Tips CAUTION! Observe the safety information in the „Security“ manual and in chapter “Important Notes” on page If a problem occurs, try to resolve it as described: – in this chapter, – in the documentation for the attached devices, –...

  • Page 68: The Server Switches Itself Off

    The Server switches itself OFF Troubleshooting and Tips The Server switches itself OFF Server management has detected an error Ê Check the error list or the ErrorLog file in the ServerView program, and attempt to eliminate the error. The Monitor Remains Dark Monitor is switched OFF Ê...

  • Page 69: Flickering Stripes Across The Monitor

    Troubleshooting and Tips Flickering Stripes Across the Monitor Flickering Stripes Across the Monitor CAUTION! Switch OFF the server immediately. Risk of damaging the server. Monitor does not support the set horizontal frequency Ê Find out which horizontal frequency your monitor screen supports. You will find the horizontal frequency (also known as line frequency or horizontal deflection frequency) in the documentation for your monitor.

  • Page 70: The Floppy Disk Cannot Be Read Or Written

    The Floppy Disk Cannot be Read or Written Troubleshooting and Tips Mouse controller disabled The mouse controller on the system board must be enabled if you use the supplied mouse. Ê Check in the BIOS Setup that the mouse controller is Enabled. The Floppy Disk Cannot be Read or Written Ê...

  • Page 71: Drives Are Reported As „Dead

    Troubleshooting and Tips Drives Are Reported as „Dead“ 7.10 Drives Are Reported as „Dead“ This error message may occur when the onboard SAS controller supports RAID functionality or the server has a PCI RAID controller: RAID controller configuration incorrect Ê Check and correct the settings for the drives with the RAID controller utility. Further information is provided in the manual on the RAID controller.

  • Page 72: Hot-Plug Pci Error Indicator Lighting

    Hot-Plug PCI Error Indicator Lighting Troubleshooting and Tips 7.12 Hot-Plug PCI Error Indicator Lighting MRL sensor was pressed without authorization The locking slide for the relevant hot-plug PCI board bay was activated without authorization. CAUTION! The locking slide may only be activated if both indicators for the relevant PCI slot are not lighting.

  • Page 73: Error Messages On The Monitor

    Troubleshooting and Tips Error Messages on the Monitor Power failure during enable sequence The enable sequence was aborted. The PCI board was either not installed correctly (tilted) or the PCI board is defective. Ê Remove and insert the PCI board correctly. Ê...

  • Page 75: Hot-Plug Components

    Hot-plug Components This chapter describes how to handle hot plug components and/or how to modify your server hardware. The hot swap procedure (online replacement) increases the availability of the system operation and guarantees a high degree of data integrity and fail-safe performance.

  • Page 76: Adding A Hot-Plug Power Supply Unit

    Hot-plug Power Supply Units Hot-plug Components 8.1.2 Adding a hot-plug Power Supply Unit Ê Insert the second power supply unit, lock it in the free location (see section “Replacing a Hot-plug Power Supply Unit”) and connect it to the line voltage (see section “Connecting the Server to the Line Voltage”...

  • Page 77: Hot-Plug Hard Disk Drives

    Hot-plug Hard Disk Drives Up to six 3,5-Zoll SAS/SATA hard disk drives or twelf 2,5-Zoll SAS hard disk drivescan be installed in the PRIMERGY RX300 S3 server. The hard disk drives are mounted on a carrier that allows defective drives to be replaced or new drives to be added online (hot-swap).

  • Page 78: Removing/Installing The Dummy Module

    Hot-plug Hard Disk Drives Hot-plug Components 8.2.2 Removing/installing the dummy module Free slots are provided with a dummy module that must be removed before installing an additional HDD module. Removing/installing the 3.5-inch dummy module Figure 19: Removing the 3.5-inch dummy module Ê...
  • Page 79 Hot-plug Components Hot-plug Hard Disk Drives Removing/installing the 2.5-inch dummy module Figure 20: Removing the 2.5-inch dummy module Ê Press both tabs on the dummy module together until the locking mechanism disengages (1) and remove the dummy module from the mounting location (2).

  • Page 80: Installing/Removing Hdd Module

    Hot-plug Hard Disk Drives Hot-plug Components 8.2.3 Installing/Removing HDD Module CAUTION! Under no circumstances should you remove a HDD module while the system is in operation if you are not sure that the hard disk drive is operated by a RAID controller and belongs to a disk array that is operating in RAID level 1,5 or 10.
  • Page 81 Hot-plug Components Hot-plug Hard Disk Drives The hard disk drives that can be ordered for the PRIMERGY RX300 S3 are delivered as HDD modules, with the hard disk drives preinstalled on carriers. The hard disk drive may only be removed from the carrier by personnel with the...
  • Page 82 Hot-plug Hard Disk Drives Hot-plug Components Figure 22: 2.5-inch HDD module and dummy cover HDD module (hard disk drive carrier with installed hard disk drive) Indicators HDD busy (LED green HDD fault (LED orange) Description see table on page 52 in section „Hard disk drive indicators“.
  • Page 83 Hot-plug Components Hot-plug Hard Disk Drives Unlocking the 3.5-inch HDD module Figure 23: Unlocking the 3.5-inch HDD module Ê Open the locking mechanism by pressing the locking button (1). Ê Push the handle of the HDD module fully in the direction of the arrow. If the HDD modules are provided with a transport lock (1 in the next figure) remove these before you open the locking mechanism.
  • Page 84 Hot-plug Hard Disk Drives Hot-plug Components Unlocking the 2.5-inch HDD module Figure 25: Unlocking the 2.5-inch HDD module Ê Open the locking mechanism by pressing the locking button (1). Ê Push the handle of the HDD module fully in the direction of the arrow (2). Operating manual RX300 S3...
  • Page 85 Hot-plug Components Hot-plug Hard Disk Drives Installing the 3.5-inch HDD module Figure 26: Installing the 3.5-inch HDD module Ê Unlock the HDD module as described in “Unlocking the 3.5-inch HDD module” on page Ê Carefully push the HDD module into the empty slot (1) until it stops. Ê...
  • Page 86 Hot-plug Hard Disk Drives Hot-plug Components Installing the 2.5-inch HDD module In case of 2.5-inch HDD configurations, no further 3.5-inch HDD modules can be installed. Figure 27: Installing the 2.5-inch HDD module Ê Unlock the HDD module as described in “Unlocking the 2.5-inch HDD module”...

  • Page 87: Hot-Swap For Hdd Modules

    Hot-plug Components Hot-plug Hard Disk Drives 8.2.4 Hot-swap for HDD Modules CAUTION! The hot-swap function (online replacement) can only be performed if the RAID is configured appropriately. Only remove a HDD module during operation if the drive is not being accessed.

  • Page 88: Replacing A Hot-Plug Fan

    Hot-plug Fans Hot-plug Components Replacing a Hot-plug Fan CAUTION! The actions described in this section may only be performed by personnel with the appropriate technical training. Any unauthorized openings and improper repairs could expose the user to risks (electric shock, fire hazards) and could also damage the equipment. Please observe the safety information in chapter “Important Notes”...

  • Page 89: Replacing The Fan

    Hot-plug Components Hot-plug Fans 8.3.1 Replacing the Fan Ê Remove the housing cover (see section “Opening/Closing the Housing” on page 95). Fan 1 CPU Fan 3 CPU Fan 2 CPU Fan 1 sys Fan 4 CPU Fan 2 sys Fan 6 CPU Fan 5 CPU Front Figure 28: Arrangement of the fans...

  • Page 90: Replacing Hot-Plug Pci Boards

    Hot-plug PCI Boards Hot-plug Components Ê Place the removed fan away from the server. CAUTION! Never place the removed/defective fan within the server, thus preventing a short circuit. Ê Pull the green handle of the new fan, insert the fan into the fan cartridge and push the handle into position to engage the locking mechanism.
  • Page 91 Hot-plug Components Hot-plug PCI Boards Ê You should read the accompanying documentation supplied with the board beforehand. Only PCI boards of the same type and with the same settings may be exchanged. If the boards do not match, the new board will not be commissioned.
  • Page 92 Hot-plug PCI Boards Hot-plug Components Figure 30: Installing hot-plug PCI board Ê Move the locking slide on the card guide in the direction of the rear side (1). CAUTION! The locking slide may only be moved if both indicators for the relevant PCI slot are not lighting.
  • Page 93 Hot-plug Components Hot-plug PCI Boards Ê Lift the green movable snap-fits not more than 1 mm, and take the PCI board off. Ê Mount the new PCI board into the pull out aid as described in the next section. Ê Insert the pre-assembled PCI board into the hot-plug PCI slot. Ê...

  • Page 94: Mounting The Pci Board Into The Pull Out Aid

    Hot-plug PCI Boards Hot-plug Components 8.4.1 Mounting the PCI board into the pull out aid Before installing the PCI board, it must be mounted into the pull out aid: Figure 31: Mounting the PCI board into the pull out aid Ê...

  • Page 95: Opening/Closing The Housing

    Hot-plug Components Opening/Closing the Housing Opening/Closing the Housing CAUTION! The actions described in this section may only be performed by personnel with the appropriate technical training. Any unauthorized openings and improper repairs could expose the user to risks (electric shock, fire hazards) and could also damage the equipment. Please observe the safety information in chapter “Important Notes”...

  • Page 97: Abbreviations

    Abbreviations Alternating Current ANSI American National Standard Institut ASR&R Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart Advanced Technology Attachments BIOS Basic Input-Output System Baseboard Management Controller Cache Coherency Compact Disk CD-ROM Compact Disk-Read Only Memory Cylinder Head Sector CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Communication Central Processing Unit Operating manual...
  • Page 98 Abbreviations Direct Current DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module Dual Inline Package Direct Memory Access Desktop Management Interface Error Checking and Correcting Extended Capabilities Port EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory ElectroMagnetic Compatibility) Emergency Management Port Enhanced Parallel Port ElectroStatic Discharge Front Panel Controller Operating manual RX300 S3...
  • Page 99 Abbreviations Field Replaceable Unit Front Side Bus Global Array Manager Graphical User Interface Hard Disk Drive Hot-Swap Controller I²C Inter-Integrated Circuit Input/Output Intelligent Chassis Management Identification Intergrated Drive Electronics Intergrated Mirroring Enhanced Interrupt Request Line Local Area Network Operating manual RX300 S3...
  • Page 100 Abbreviations Logical Block Address Liquid Crystal Display Logical Unit Number Low-Voltage Differential SCSI Multi Mode Faser Manually Retention Latch Non Maskable Interrupt NVRAM Non Volatile Random Access Memory Operating System Peripheral Component Interconnect Prefailure Detection and Analysing POST Power ON Self Test RAID Redundant Arrays of Independent Disks Operating manual...
  • Page 101 Abbreviations Random Access Memory Read-Only Memory Remote Service Board Real Time Clock RTDS Remote Test- und Diagnose-System SAF-TE SCSI Accessed Fault-Tolerance Enclosures Serial Attached SCSI SATA Serial ATA Single Bit Error Single Connector Attachment SCSI Small Computer System Interface SDDC Single Device Data Correction Sensor Data Record SDRAM...
  • Page 102 Abbreviations System Event Log System Management Interrupt System Setup Utility SVGA Super Video Graphics Adapter Universal Serial Bus Video Graphics Adapter Operating manual RX300 S3...

  • Page 103: Related Publications

    The actual version of the necessary manuals can be downloaded free of charge from the Internet. The overview page showing the online documentation available in the Internet can be found via the URL: http://manuals.fujitsu-siemens.com (choose: industry standard servers). Safety notes and other important information Warranty...
  • Page 104 Related Publications [13] RemoteView User Manual [14] PRIMERGY RX300 S3 Options Guide [15] System Board D2119 Technical Manual [16] BIOS-Setup Reference Manual [17] Integrated Mirroring User’s Guide [18] Global Array Manager Client Software User’s Guide [19] Global Array Manager Server Software User’s Guide...

  • Page 105: Index

    Index cables 3rd-Party Rack external devices installing in connectors requirements power supply Consumables control panel accessible drives correcting error CD-ROM DVD-ROM fans floppy disk drive tape drive acclimatization time data manipulation ASR&R data protection availability DataCenter Rack requirements delivery note BIOS devices security functions...
  • Page 106 Index display drifts indicator 50, drive "dead" drive defective floppy disk cannot be read or Global Array Manager (GAM) written Global Error incorrect PCI board installed indicator 50, 51, MRL sensor illegally activated graphics card no mouse pointer power failure during enable sequence hard disk drive screen remains dark...
  • Page 107 Index does not light when board replaced Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (error) (IME) 60, hot-plug PCI slot startup Labels hot-spare memory LAN active memory module indicator hot-swap LAN connection online replacement indicator housing light-emitting diode (LED) closing lithium battery opening LocalView module low-voltage directive 18, indicator 50, 51, mains voltage...
  • Page 108 Index housing configuring operating system not configured for hard disk installing drive operation RAID level operation elements Recycling devices overloading redundancy fans power supply packaging 31, reliability PCI hot-plug software RemoteView installing replacing PCI slot hot-plug PCI board hot-plug requirements 3rd-Party Rack ports DataCenter Rack...
  • Page 109 Index environmental conditions startup height units hot-plug PCI slot hot-plug power supply unit server ID button support bracket indicators 49, switching OFF installing server keyboard port switching ON LAN port server monitor port switch-OFF time mouse port define NMI button 49, switch-ON time noise level define...
  • Page 110 Index weight Operating manual RX300 S3...
  • Page 111 Comments Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH User Documentation Suggestions 81730 München Germany Corrections Fax: 0 700 / 372 00000 e-mail: manuals@fujitsu-siemens.com http://manuals.fujitsu-siemens.com Submitted by Comments on PRIMERGY RX300 S3 Betriebsanleitung RX300 S3...
  • Page 113 Information on this document On April 1, 2009, Fujitsu became the sole owner of Fujitsu Siemens Compu- ters. This new subsidiary of Fujitsu has been renamed Fujitsu Technology So- lutions. This document from the document archive refers to a product version which was released a considerable time ago or which is no longer marketed.

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