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PRIMERGY BX600 S3
Basic Unit
Operating Manual
Edition January 2009

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  • Page 1 PRIMERGY BX600 S3 Basic Unit Operating Manual Edition January 2009...

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks

    Gesellschaft für Technik-Dokumentation mbH www.cognitas.de Copyright and Trademarks Copyright © 2009 Fujitsu Technology Solutions 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 Preface ......7 Overview of the Documentation ....8 Features .
  • Page 4 BIOS Setup Security Functions Server Blades ......71 Fitting rules ......73 Adding a Server Blade to the Basic Unit .
  • Page 5 Fibre Channel I/O Blades 4/4 Gbit Fibre Channel Switch Blade (Brocade SilkWorm 4016 4D) ....102 2/4 Gbit Fibre Channel Switch Blade (Brocade SilkWorm 4016) ....104 2 Gbit Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Blade .
  • Page 6 Time and Date Are Not Correct ....149 14.10 Server Blade Does Not Boot ....149 14.11 Defective Drive .

  • Page 7: Preface

    19-inch rack systems. Figure 1: PRIMERGY BX600 S3 Basic Unit The PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit occupies seven height units in the rack and can accommodate up to ten server blades of different models and configu- rations.

  • Page 8: Overview Of The Documentation

    This operating manual is intended for those responsible for installing the hardware and operating the system. The manual contains all the information required for mounting and operating your PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit. For a brief overview of the installation steps please see chapter...
  • Page 9 User Interface Description“ (PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD supplied) – „PRIMERGY BX Blade Server Systems: LAN Switch Blade - User Interface Description“ (PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD supplied) – „PRIMERGY BX Blade Server Systems: Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 - Hardware Installation Guide“...

  • Page 10: Features

    157. Communication Interfaces The PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit has four slots on the back for installing different types of I/O blades which allow the installed server blades to be connected to the Ethernet LAN or to SAN environments. The connections can be implemented via switch blades and/or pass-thru blades.
  • Page 11 All switch blades are hot-swappable. By installing two switch blades, redundant LAN connections can be provided for the server blades. Fibre Channel I/O Blades The following I/O blades are available for connecting the server blades to SAN environments: 2/4 Gbit Fibre Channel Switch Blade Brocade SilkWorm 4016 –...
  • Page 12 KVM Blade For administering the server blades, the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit offers a KVM blade, which allows the individual server blades to be connected to a console.
  • Page 13 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 Technology Solutions analyzes and monitors all components relevant for system reliability.
  • Page 14 (touch points) of the locking mechanisms for the different compo- nents have the color green. The flash EPROM program supplied with the Fujitsu Technology Solutions utilities supports fast BIOS update. The two redundant and hot-swappable management blades with independent management LAN and COM ports ensure complete remote control.

  • Page 15: Notational Conventions

    Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol. Failure to observe this warning may endanger your life, damage the server, or lead to loss of data. This symbol introduces supplementary information, remarks and tips.

  • Page 16: Technical Data

    Max. rated current Max. active power Max. apparent power Thermal dissipation Protection class Electrical Data (basic unit without server blades) Power consumption Thermal dissipation Compliance Standards Product safety and ergonomics IEC 60950 / EN 60950 UL 1950 3rd Edition, Electromagnetic compatibility...
  • Page 17 Preface Certification Product safety Global Europe Germany USA/Canada Japan Australia Taiwan Mechanical Values Width Installation depth Height Weight max. 131,5 kg (depending on the configuration) Environmental Conditions Environment class 3K2 Environment class 2K2 Temperature: Operation (3K2) Transport (2K2) Relative humidity Condensation during operation must be avoided.
  • Page 18 Technical Data Noise Level Sound power level L Sound pressure level L measured according to ISO 7779 and declared according to ISO 9296 Operating Manual Preface 8,7 B (operating) 70 dB (operating) BX600 S3...

  • Page 19: Overview: Installation Steps

    BX600 S3 basic unit (see chapter page 49). Ê Insert the server blades into the slots in the front of the BX600 S3 basic unit (see chapter 7 on page Ê Configure the management blades (see section can perform further administration of the blade server system via LAN.
  • Page 20 If you wish to install an operating system that is not supported by Server- View Installation Manager, you can perform the installation directly without using ServerView Installation Manager.

  • Page 21: Important Notes

    If you have any questions, please contact your sales outlet or the customer service center of Fujitsu Technology Solutions. CAUTION! The actions described in these instructions should only be performed by technicians, service personnel or technical specialists.
  • Page 22 For the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 unit only 2100W PSUs are allowed (Product no. A3C40073262)! The 1200W PSUs of the PRIMERGY BX600 S1 basic unit is not allowed for the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit. The 2100W PSU is not allowed for the PRIMERGY BX600 S1 basic unit.
  • Page 23 126). Make sure that the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit is connected to the mains for at least one minute before pressing the power ON/OFF button to switch the system ON. The server automatically adjusts to a mains voltage of 200 - 240 V.
  • Page 24 Notes on Safety CAUTION! Install only system extensions that satisfy the requirements and rules governing safety and electromagnetic compatibility and relating to telecommunications terminal equipment. If you install other exten- sions, you may damage the system or violate the safety regulations and regulations on RFI suppression.

  • Page 25: Components With Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices

    Important Notes Other Important Notes: Keep this operating manual and all additional documentation together with the device. If you pass on the device to third parties, you should also pass on the complete documentation. Components With Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-sensitive components are identified by the following sticker: Figure 2: ESD label When you handle components fitted with ESDs, you must observe the following points under all circumstances:...

  • Page 26: Ce Certificate

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Fujitsu Technology Solutions is not responsible for any radio or television inter- ference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substi- tution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those...

  • Page 27: Transporting The Basic Unit

    Transporting the Basic Unit CAUTION! Transport the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit only in its original packaging or in a packaging which protects it from knocks and jolts. Do not unpack the basic unit until you have finished transporting it.
  • Page 28 The power connection for the rack must be installed by an authorized technician (electrician). If the server is integrated in a (rack) installation that receives power from an industrial (public) power supply network with the IEC309 connector, the (public) power supply protection must comply with the requirements for the non-industrial (public) power supply networks for the type-A connector.

  • Page 29: Environmental Protection

    Environmental Protection Environmentally Friendly Product Design and Development This product has been designed in accordance with the Fujitsu Technology Solutions standards for ”environmentally friendly product design and develop- ment“. This means that the designers have taken into account important criteria...
  • Page 30 Environmental Protection Returning Used Electrical and Electronic Devices in EU Countries – Separate collection Users of electrical and electronic devices are obligated to collect used devices separately. Electrical (electronic) used devices may not be disposed of together with unsorted household refuse. The separate collection is a condition for reuse, recycling and utilisation of used electrical (electronic) devices, which ensures the protection of resources.
  • Page 31 Local Contacts For details on take-back and reuse of devices and consumables within Europe, contact your Fujitsu Technology Solutions branch office/subsidiary or our recycling centre in Paderborn: Fujitsu Technology Solutions...

  • Page 33: Installing The Hardware

    Installing the Hardware CAUTION! Please note the safety instructions in the page Do not expose the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit to extreme environ- mental conditions (see from dust, moisture, and heat. Installation Steps The installation steps are described in detail in the following sections of this...

  • Page 34: Unpacking The Basic Unit

    CAUTION! Please note the safety instructions in the page Do not unpack the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit until you have finished transporting it. We recommend that you do not throw away the original packaging material! It may be required for future transportation.

  • Page 35: Installing The System In The Rack

    Installing the System in the Rack CAUTION! For safety reasons, at least two people are required to install the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit because of its weight and size. Please observe the safety precautions and references to rack instal- lation in the chapter “Important Notes”...
  • Page 36 The rails have with a linear alignment option to also allow adjustment to different rack depths. – No support for the cable management delivered with the mounting kit. This cable management is customized for the Fujitsu Technology Solutions PRI- MECENTER rack. – Climatic conditions.
  • Page 37 Installing the Hardware In principle the ventilation concept allows for the necessary cooling through horizontal self-ventilation of the installed devices (air flow from the front to the rear). – Power supply. For installation in 3rd-party racks, you must ensure that appropriate socket strips are present.

  • Page 38: Mounting The Assembly Kit

    (see also “Related Publications” on page To mount the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit in the rack, you must first mount two support brackets on the rear left support upright of the rack. The first one must be mounted level with the lower edge of the device, while the second must be mounted level with the upper edge of the first.
  • Page 39 Installing the Hardware Note that the second bracket will be mounted level with the upper edge of the first support bracket mounted (see Figure 7: Mounting the left carrier rail Ê Undo the six screws (1) for adjusting the rail length and place the guide lugs (a) in the corresponding holes of the support brackets.

  • Page 40: Mounting/Removing The Basic Unit

    Mounting/Removing the Basic Unit CAUTION! For safety reasons, at least two people are required to mount or remove the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit because of its weight and size. Please note the relevant safety instructions in in the Rack” on page Before lifting the basic unit into the rack, remove server blades, fan units and power supplies from the basic unit to reduce weight.

  • Page 41: Connecting External Devices

    Ê Pull out the basic unit and carefully remove it from the rack. Connecting External Devices The external connectors of the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit are located on the rear of the basic unit. The external connectors of the server blades are located on the front of the basic unit.
  • Page 42 NET3, Connectors of various types I/O blades, connected to the optional I/O modules of the NET4 server blades. These I/O blades can be Ethernet or Fibre Channel switch blades or pass-thru blades, see I/O Blades” on page Serial port connector on management blade 2 (see also Standard serial port, management communication port.

  • Page 43: Cable Routing

    PCI Cards with Cable at the Front If a PCI expansion module is installed in a server blade, you will have to connect the PCI port with an external device on the back of the rack. To route the cable...
  • Page 44 Connecting External Devices Figure 11: Cable routing from the front to the back of the server (top view) Server blades with a PCI I/O controller should be fitted in the middle of the basic unit (slots 5 and 6) to keep the cable bend radius as large as possible.

  • Page 45: Instructions On Connecting And Disconnecting Cables

    Installing the Hardware 4.4.2 Instructions on Connecting and Disconnecting Cables CAUTION! Make sure you read the documentation on the devices before connecting them. Do not connect or disconnect data cables during a thunderstorm. When removing a cable, always hold it by the plug. Connect and disconnect the cables in the order described below.

  • Page 46: Connecting The System To The Mains

    Make sure you observe the information on determining how many power supply units are required (see Concept” on page Due to the high power requirements of the BX600 S3 blade server, you must be careful when arranging the power cabling. Please notice the information that purpose in page 126).
  • Page 47 Installing the Hardware Figure 12: Connecting the basic unit to the mains Ê First connect the C19 connector of the power cables to the power supply units of the basic unit (1), and then plug the power plug (2) into the USV, power distribution unit (PDU) or into an external socket.

  • Page 49: Preparation For Use And Operation

    All unoccupied component slots are fitted with corresponding dummy modules to ensure that the electromagnetic emission properties of the system are observed and that the system components are cooled properly. Figure 13: PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit BX600 S3 chapter “Important Notes”...

  • Page 50: Operating And Indicator Elements Of The Basic Unit

    Operating and Indicator Elements Operating and Indicator Elements of the Basic Unit 5.1.1 The Front Figure 14: System operating and indicator elements on the front Power indicator (bicolor LED) Lights amber: Lights green: System power ON/OFF button When the basic unit is switched OFF, pressing the power button for 2 seconds will switch it ON.
  • Page 51 Preparation for Use and Operation Front identify/Fault indicator (amber LED) Unlit: Lights amber: Blinks amber: Front identify button Pressing this button lights up the integrated front identify indicator. The front and rear identify indicators will be synchronized. BX600 S3 Operating and Indicator Elements The system is normal and not highlighted.

  • Page 52: The Rear

    Operating and Indicator Elements 5.1.2 The Rear Figure 15: System operating and indicator elements on the rear Rear identify button Pressing this button lights up the rear identify indicator. The front and rear identify indicators will be synchronized. Rear identify/Fault indicator (green LED) Lights green: Blinks green: Figure...

  • Page 53: Switching The Basic Unit On/Off

    Preparation for Use and Operation Switching the Basic Unit ON/OFF CAUTION! Make sure that the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit is connected to the mains for at least one minute before pressing the power ON/OFF button to switch the system ON.
  • Page 54 The basic unit must be powered ON. The server blade can be switched ON and OFF in the following ways: – To switch ON the server blade, press the power button of the server blade (see the manual for the relevant server blade type).

  • Page 55: Management Blade Configuration

    Preparation for Use and Operation Management Blade Configuration The two redundant management blades provide functionality for remote control PRIMERGY BX600 S3 of the “Management Blade” on page 113 Systems: RemoteView Management Blade - User Interface Description“ manual). To commission the basic unit, the LAN parameters of the management blades must be set using a local client computer.
  • Page 56 Management Blade Configuration Once you have opened the HyperTerminal session the welcome screen of the console menu will be displayed (see Figure 16: Welcome screen Ê Log in as root. The initial password reads root. CAUTION! Change the root password as soon as possible (see to do so may result in unauthorized access and loss of customer data.
  • Page 57 Preparation for Use and Operation Ê Enter 1 to call up the Management Agent menu. The Management Agent menu looks like this: Figure 18: Management Agent menu. Ê Enter 1 to call up the Management Agent Information menu. The Management Agent Information menu provides access to the parameters required by the LAN connection.
  • Page 58 Management Blade Configuration Figure 19: Management Agent Information menu Follow the steps below to make the management blade accessible via the LAN. Ê Select 1 to set the IP address of the management blade. Ê Select 2 to enter the network mask of your subnet. Ê...
  • Page 59 The management blade can now be accessed via the LAN. For more informa- tion on the management blade configuration, see the manual Blade Server Systems: RemoteView Management Blade - User Interface Description”. Information on the configuration of the various switch blade...

  • Page 60: Updating System Components

    – Updating the firmware of the server blade with TFTP (see below). Proceed as follows: Ê Install your TFTP server software and start it. Ê Download the firmware file(s) for the TFTP update from the Fujitsu Techno- logy Solutions download server http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/com/support/downloads.html.
  • Page 61 Figure 21: Updating the server blade BIOS via the web interface Ê In the TFTP Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the TFTP server which provides the BIOS image file for the server blade firmware.

  • Page 62: Updating The Management Blade Firmware

    Ê Check the LAN connection by pinging the relevant management blade. Ê Enter the IP address of the TFTP server which provides the BMC image file for the management blade firmware. Enter the path and the file name of the image file for the management blade.
  • Page 63 Figure 23: Updating the management blade firmware via the web interface Ê Make sure that both management blades are connected to the LAN. Ê Enter the IP address of the TFTP server on which the image file for the mana- gement blade firmware is provided.

  • Page 64: Updating The Switch Blade Firmware

    Ê In the management blade console, select the menu item Console Redirection. ⎜ Console Redirection Table ⎜ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⎟ ⎜ (1) Console Redirect Server Blade ⎜ (2) Console Redirect Switch Blade ⎜ (3) Set Return Hotkey , Ctrl+(a character) : 0 ⎜ Enter selection or type (0) to quit: 2 Ê...
  • Page 65 Ê Check the newly created LAN connection by pinging the switch blade on the client system. Ê Install your TFTP server software and start it. Ê Download the firmware file for the TFTP update from the Fujitsu Technology Solutions download server at http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/com/support/downloads.html.
  • Page 66 Ê Start an Internet browser on the client server. Enter the IP address specified above in the address field. Enter the user name and password admin. The home page is displayed.
  • Page 67 Preparation for Use and Operation Figure 25: Transferring the new operation code image file Ê Click Transfer from Server. Ê Wait a few minutes until the update process is complete. Refresh the browser for viewing. Ê Select the new image file in the pop-up window (red arrow) and click Apply Changes.

  • Page 69: Property And Data Protection

    Property and Data Protection The lockable rack door protects the server against unauthorized access. To protect your system and data internally against unauthorized access, you can use the BIOS Setup security functions. Further security options can also be set in the installed operating system. If you wish to do this, consult your network administrator or refer to the documentation for the corresponding operating system.

  • Page 71: Server Blades

    Server Blades This chapter describes how to install and uninstall server blades and server blade dummy modules in the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit, and what you need to be aware of when doing this. The information necessary for installing and operating the various server blade models can be found in separate manuals (see “Related Publications”...
  • Page 72 Server Blades The 4-way server blade is twice the height and occupies two slots (figure 28). Figure 28: PRIMERGY BX630 scalable server blade (4-way configuration Operating Manual BX600 S3...

  • Page 73: Fitting Rules

    Server Blades Fitting rules On the front of the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit are ten slots for server blades (numbered 1 - 10 from left to right). Figure 29: BX600 S3 basic unit with ten 2-way server blades All ten slots are connected to the infrastructure modules on the back of the BX600 S3 basic unit via the midplane of the BX600 S3 basic unit: –...

  • Page 74: Adding A Server Blade To The Basic Unit

    If you want to add a server blade, you must first remove the dummy module from the corresponding slot. section “Components With Elec-...
  • Page 75 Ê Remove the dummy module completely from the slot (3). CAUTION! Keep the dummy module for future use. If the server blade is removed and not replaced with a new server blade, then the dummy module must be reinstalled for cooling, to comply with the applicable EMC regulations (regulations on electromagnetic compatibility) and for fire protection.
  • Page 76 Sensitive Devices” on page Figure 31: Turning the eject handles into the unlocked position (2-way server blade) Ê Press the touch points on the inside of the eject handles (1) of the server blade to disengage the locking mechanism of the handles.
  • Page 77 Figure 32: Inserting the server blade Ê Push the server blade into the slot as far as possible while keeping the eject handles in the unlocked position. Please make sure you install the server blade in the right direction.
  • Page 78 Sensitive Devices” on page When you remove the server blade and do not replace it with a new one, you must insert a dummy module in the empty slot. Make sure that the dummy module engages in the slot correctly.

  • Page 79: Ethernet Lan I/O Blades

    Ethernet LAN I/O Blades This chapter outlines the main features of the Ethernet LAN I/O blades available with the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 blade server. For each switch blade it describes the indicator and connection elements of the control and connection panel. This chapter also describes the port assignment to the server blades and how to install and uninstall the switch blades in the basic unit.

  • Page 80: Gbit Ethernet Lan Switch Blade (Sb9) 6X1Gbit

    The Gbit Ethernet LAN switch blade (SB9) 6x1Gbit supports layer 2/3/4 func- tionality and offers the following connections: – 10 internal 1Gbit downlink ports to the server blades – 6 external 1Gbit uplink ports via RJ45 connectors Operating and Indicator Elements...

  • Page 81: Gbe Intelligent Blade Panel (Ibp) 10/6

    The information necessary for configuring and operating the Gbit Ethernet LAN switch blade (SB9) 6x1Gbit can be found in the manual „PRIMERGY BX Blade Server Systems: LAN Router and Switch Blade - User Interface Description“, “Related Publications” on page GbE Intelligent Blade Panel (IBP) 10/6 The GbE Intelligent Blade Panel (IBP) 10/6 is a LAN connection module in- between a pass-thru and a switch.

  • Page 82: Gbit Ethernet Lan Switch Blade (Sb9) 6X1 Gbit + 2X10 Gbit

    The Gbit Ethernet LAN switch blade (SB9) 6x1 Gbit + 2x10 Gbit supports layer 2/3/4 functionality and offers the following connections: – 10 internal 1-Gbit downlink ports to the server blades – 6 external 1-Gbit uplink ports via RJ45 connectors –...
  • Page 83 The information necessary for configuring and operating the Gbit Ethernet LAN switch blade (SB9) 6x1 Gbit + 2x10 Gbit can be found in the manual „PRIMERGY BX Blade Server Systems: LAN Router and Switch Blade - User Interface Description“, see...

  • Page 84: Gbit Ethernet Lan Switch Blade (Sb9F) 12X1 Gbit

    The Gbit Ethernet LAN Switch Blade (SB9F) 12 x 1 Gbit supports layer 2/3/4 functionality and offers the following connections: – 30 internal 1-Gbit downlink ports to the server blades – 12 external 1-Gbit uplink ports via RJ45 connectors The Gbit Ethernet LAN Switch Blade (SB9F) must only be installed in...

  • Page 85: Gbe Intelligent Blade Panel (Ibp) 30/12

    The IBP 30/12 offers the following connections: – 30 internal 1Gbit downlink ports to the server blades – 12 external 1Gbit uplink ports via RJ45 connectors It provides the same control and connection panel as the...

  • Page 86: Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040

    Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 provides the following features: – 10 internal 1Gbit downlink ports to the server blades – 1 console port – 2 external 10/100/1000BASE-T copper Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports –...
  • Page 87 Glows green or Link fault. amber The information necessary for configuring and operating the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 can be found in the manual „PRIMERGY BX Blade Server Systems: Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040“, see page 157). BX600 S3 Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 “Related Publications”...

  • Page 88: Gbit Switch Blade 10/2

    10 Gbit Switch Blade 10/2 10 Gbit Switch Blade 10/2 The 10 Gbit switch blade 10/2 is designed to transport all blade server I/O, including network and storage, between the server blades and their associated I/O devices. The 10 Gbit switch blade 10/2 provides the following features: –...

  • Page 89: Operating And Indicator Elements

    Ethernet I/O Blades Operating and Indicator Elements Figure 38: 10 Gbit Switch Blade 10/2 Left CX4 port indicator (green LED) Glows: CX4 link established Blinks: CX4 link active Right CX4 port indicator (green LED) Glows: CX4 link established Blinks: CX4 link active CX4 ports Console port link indicator (green LED) Glows:...

  • Page 90: Ethernet Lan Pass-Thru Blade

    Figure 39: Control and connection panel of the Ethernet LAN Pass-Thru-Blade The following display and control elements are available: 1 ... 10 RJ45 connectors The RJ45 connectors are assigned to the server blades in accordance with their numbering (for server blade slot numbering see page 73).

  • Page 91: Port Assignment Of The Lan Switch Blades

    Ethernet I/O Blades Port Assignment of the LAN Switch Blades For each of the ten server blade slots, connections to a maximum of 6 ports of the onboard LAN controller and to 2 ports of the optional Gigabit Ethernet daughter card are available in the BX600 S3 basic unit. With 4-way server blades, the number of connections increases accordingly.
  • Page 92 Configuration with Ten 2-way Server Blades, each with Two Onboard LAN Ports The following figure illustrates the assignment of the I/O blades to the LAN ports of the server blades in a configuration with ten 2-way server blades. I/O blade NET1 I/O blade NET2...
  • Page 93 Switch Blade SB9F NET1 Figure 42: LAN port assignment with Switch Blade SB97 – BX620 S4 Server Blade The Gbit Ethernet LAN Switch Blade (SB9F) 12 x 1 Gbit must only be installed in slots NET1 and NET2.
  • Page 94 Configuration with Five 4-way Server Blades The following figure illustrates the assignment of the switch blades to the LAN ports of the server blades in a configuration with five 4-way server blades. I/O blade 1 A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B...
  • Page 95 Configuration with a Combination of 2-way and 4-way Server Blades The following figure illustrates the assignment of the I/O blades to the LAN ports of the server blades in a configuration with two 4-way server blades and six 2- way server blades.

  • Page 96: Installing An I/O Blade

    Installing an I/O Blade 8.10 Installing an I/O Blade CAUTION! Read the safety information and the information on handling electro- static-sensitive components in the trostatic-Sensitive Devices” on page I/O blades must always be installed in slots NET1 and NET3 first (see page 91).
  • Page 97 Ethernet I/O Blades Figure 46: Disengaging the dummy module Ê Swing the handle (a) in the direction of the arrow (2) until the locking mechanism of the dummy module disengages. Figure 47: Removing the dummy module Ê Remove the dummy module from the slot (2). CAUTION! Keep the dummy module for future use.
  • Page 98 Installing an I/O Blade Inserting the I/O Blade CAUTION! Read the safety information and the information on handling electro- static-sensitive components in the static-Sensitive Devices” on page Ê Remove the I/O blade from its package. Figure 48: Disengaging the I/O blade Ê...
  • Page 99 Ethernet I/O Blades Figure 49: Inserting the I/O blade (a = green touch point) Ê Push (1) the I/O blade as far as possible into the desired slot (here slot 2). Ê Swing up (2) the eject handle (a) of the I/O blade until the locking mechanism of the I/O blade engages.

  • Page 101: Fibre Channel I/O Blades

    Fibre Channel I/O Blades This chapter describes the Fibre Channel I/O blades that are available for the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 blade server. It outlines the most important features and the external ports of the individual I/O blades, the internal port assignment to the server blades and how to install and uninstall the server blades in the basic unit.

  • Page 102: 4/4 Gbit Fibre Channel Switch Blade (Brocade Silkworm 4016 4D)

    4/4 Gbit Fibre Channel Switch Blade (Brocade SilkWorm 4016 4D) in the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit. It offers a maximum of ten internal fabric ports to the server blades and a maximum of six external fabric ports for a fast and reliable connection to a SAN.

  • Page 103: Bx600 S3 Operating Manual

    Fibre Channel I/O Blades Control and Connection Panel Figure 51: Control and connection panel of the 4/4 Gbit Fibre Channel Switch Blade External FC connection (6x) socket for LWL or SWL FC SFP module (see page 107). RJ45 LAN connection with two integrated status LEDs (see items 6 and 7) FC switch blade voltage status display (green LED) lights up when the basic unit is switched on (12 V input voltage present).

  • Page 104: 2/4 Gbit Fibre Channel Switch Blade (Brocade Silkworm 4016)

    The 2/4 Gbit Fibre Channel Switch Blade (Brocade SilkWorm 4016) differs from the 4/4 Gbit Fibre Channel Switch Blade in the maximum possible transfer rates. It offers transfer rates of 2 Gbit/s via the internal ports to the server blades, and 4 Gbit/s via the external ports.

  • Page 105: Gbit Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Blade

    SFP module Figure 52: Fibre Channel pass-thru blade The PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit can be fitted with one or two FC pass-thru blades. The slots for these blades are on the back of the system unit (NET 3 and...

  • Page 106: Gbit Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Blade

    Fibre Channel active indicator (green LED) Fibre Channel SFP connector Slot for Fibre Channel SFP module (see the server blade slots on the front of the BX600 S3 system (see The following table shows the conditions of the Fibre Channel ports indicated by the LEDs.

  • Page 107: Fibre Channel Sfp Module

    Figure 54: Fibre Channel SFP connector Inserting a Fibre Channel SFP module For each server blade connected via Fibre Channel, SFP modules must be plugged into the appropriate FC pass-thru blade slots. For information on the port assignment see section “Port Assignment”...
  • Page 108 Fibre Channel SFP Module Fibre Channel I/O Blades Removing an SFP Module Figure 56: Removing an SFP module Ê Swivel the locking clip in the direction of the arrow (1) to disengage the locking mechanism of the SFP module and pull it out of the slot (2). Operating Manual BX600 S3...

  • Page 109: Port Assignment

    FC switch blades must always be installed in slot NET3 first. This ensures that port A of the FC daughter cards is connected if redundant Fibre Channel connections are not used. If Gigabit Ethernet daughter cards are installed in the server blades, LAN switch blades (see page 90) must be installed in slots NET3 and NET4.
  • Page 110 Configuration with Ten 2-way Server Blades The illustration below shows the assignment of Fibre Channel I/O blades to the fabric ports of the server blades in a configuration with ten 2-way server blades. FC I/O Blade NET3 FC I/O Blade NET4...
  • Page 111 Fibre Channel I/O Blades Configuration with Five 4-way Server Blades Because a 4-way server blade occupies two slots in the blade server chassis, there are four connections for four Fibre Channel ports available for a 4-way server blade. To use these connections, two FC daughter boards must be installed on the 4-way server blade (see manual for the relevant server blade type).

  • Page 112: Fc I/O Blade Installation

    FC I/O blade installation FC I/O Blade Installation CAUTION Fibre Channel I/O blades must always be installed in slot NET3 first (see page 109). The installation and removal of FC switch blades takes place in the same way as the installation of Ethernet LAN I/O blades (see I/O Blade”...

  • Page 113: Management Blade

    Figure 60: Management blade slots Important note: Management blades to be used in the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit must have order number A3C40073243. Compatibility with the S1 model management blade used in the PRIMERGY BX600 basic unit is not provided.

  • Page 114: Control And Connection Panel

    Control and Connection Panel 10.1 Control and Connection Panel Figure 61: Management blade control and connection panel The following indicator and connection elements are provided: Serial port connector Standard serial port, management communication port. LAN connector (with two integrated LAN status LEDs (see next positions 3 and 4)) LAN port, RJ45, 10/100 MB management LAN.
  • Page 115 LAN active indicator (amber LED) Lights amber: The LAN is active. Blinks amber: Boot up power ready indicator. I2C connector Proprietary I2C (IPMI) connector for Fujitsu Technology Solutions service applications. Failure indicator (amber LED) Dark: This management blade is OK (see table below).

  • Page 116: Exchanging A Management Blade

    Exchanging a Management Blade 10.2 Exchanging a Management Blade CAUTION! Read the safety information and the information on handling electrosta- tic-sensitive components in the Sensitive Devices” on page Removing the Management Blade Figure 62: Disengaging the management blade Ê Press the spring on the underside of the eject handle to unlock it. section “Components With Electrostatic- Operating Manual Management Blade...
  • Page 117 Management Blade Figure 63: Disengaging the management blade Ê Swing the eject handle of the management blade in the direction of the arrow until the locking mechanism disengages and the blade is ejected a few cen- timeters. BX600 S3 Exchanging a Management Blade Operating Manual...
  • Page 118 Exchanging a Management Blade Figure 64: Removing the management blade Ê Remove the management blade from the slot. CAUTION! Both management blades must always be plugged in to ensure cooling, to comply with the applicable EMC regulations (regulations on electro- magnetic compatibility) and for fire protection.

  • Page 119: Kvm Blade

    KVM Blade For administering the server blades, the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit offers a KVM blade, which allows the individual server blades to be connected to a console. Figure 65: Position of the KVM blade The following models are available: –...
  • Page 120 When you press the ID button, the ID LEDs on the control panel on the front of the server blade and on the KVM blade are switched on or off. The ID LEDs on the KVM blade and on the control panel of the blade server are synchronized.

  • Page 121: Adv. Kvm Blade

    (Global View) is invoked via the Web interface of the management blade. For more information on the adv. KVM blade see the manual Server Systems: RemoteView Management Blade - User Interface Descrip- tion". Control Panel of the Adv. KVM Blade Figure 67: Adv.
  • Page 122 Adv. KVM Blade Rear ID button If you press the ID button, the ID LED on the rear lights up. The front and the rear ID LEDs are synchronized. Rear ID/error LED (green LED) Glows green: Blinks green: KVM connector Supports the connection of a VGA monitor, PS2 keyboard and PS2 mouse via a special cable (see LAN connection (with two integrated LAN status LEDs (see the...

  • Page 123: Digital Kvm Blade

    – Password-protected user authentication You can also connect cables from the BX600 digital KVM switch to a KVM appliance such as the Fujitsu Technology Solutions s3-1621 Console Switch. This capability allows you to create large combinations of servers and switches that you can manage from a common access point or over your IP network.
  • Page 124 Digital KVM Blade Control panel of the digital KVM blade Figure 68: Digital KVM blade LAN connection LAN port, RJ45, 10/100 Mbit/s. LED A: LED B: Power indicator Glows: Blinks: KVM connection Offers support for VGA and PS2 keyboard and mouse via a special cable (see figure 10 on page console switch.

  • Page 125: Power Supply Concept

    Power Supply Concept In the basic configuration, the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit contains two hot swap power supply units (PSU1 and PSU2 in units adapt automatically to any voltage within the range 200 V - 240 V. PSU4 PSU2...

  • Page 126: Notes On Power Cabling

    12.1 Notes on power cabling Due to the high power requirements of the BX600 S3 blade server, you must be careful when arranging the power cabling. Be sure to take into account local conditions such as mains voltage and UPS solution.
  • Page 127 Power Supply Concept Notes on power cabling Single basic unit with a 3-phase input Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Figure 71: Single basic unit with a 3-phase input This power cabling option provides you with additional phase redundancy for high-availability configurations.
  • Page 128 Notes on power cabling Single basic unit with a single UPS Figure 72: Single basic unit with a single UPS A fully equipped BX600 S3 basic unit populated with four power supply units requires approximately 5120 Watts (power factor 0.96). Therefore you need a UPS with sufficient output to power a BX600 S3 basic unit.
  • Page 129 Power Supply Concept Single basic unit with two UPSs Figure 73: Single basic unit with two UPSs If you need higher availibility, you can connect a single BX600 S3 basic unit to two UPS devices. In this case you must take into account that each UPS must provide approximately 5120 Watts to power the basic unit, even if the mains supply and one UPS were to fail.
  • Page 130 Notes on power cabling Two basic units with two UPSs Figure 74: Two basic units with two UPSs You can connect two basic units to two UPS devices as shown in this case you must take into account that each UPS must provide approximately 10240 Watts to power both basic units, if required.

  • Page 131: Power Supply Units

    ID, and fault data are stored in a VPD EEPROM module and can be recalled via the IIC bus. The PSU status can be displayed in the server management software ServerView. Each power supply unit has a large fan on the front (A) and two smaller fans on...
  • Page 132 On/off display (green LED) Lights up when the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit is switched on. Fault display (amber LED) Lights up if a fault occurs on the power supply unit or if a fan Mains power supply display (green LED) Lights up when the mains connection is re-established.

  • Page 133: 12.2.1 Replacing A Power Supply Unit

    Power Supply Concept 12.2.1 Replacing a Power Supply Unit If a power unit fails, the front orange ID LED blinks in the system unit operator panel. The defective power unit can be replaced while the basic unit is still running. CAUTION Do not, under any circumstances, remove a fan module if a power supply unit fails!
  • Page 134 Power Supply Units Power Supply Concept Figure 77: Disengaging the power supply unit (a = green touch point) Ê Press the locking button (a) to disengage the locking mechanism of the PSU handle. Operating Manual BX600 S3...
  • Page 135 Power Supply Concept Power Supply Units Figure 78: Removing the power supply unit Ê Swivel the handle completely in the direction of the arrow to unlock the PSU from the chassis Operating Manual BX600 S3...

  • Page 136: 12.2.2 Adding A Power Supply Unit

    CAUTION! Read the safety information in the page All unoccupied PSU slots in the blade server system are fitted with PSU dummy modules emission properties of the system are observed and that the system components are properly cooled.
  • Page 137 Power Supply Concept CAUTION! Because of chassis airflow disruption, the power supply unit slot should not be vacant and/or uncovered for more than five minutes when the system power is ON. Exceeding the five-minute limit may damage com- ponents. Each PSU dummy module includes three fans respectively. There is one LED indicator (1 on module for monitoring the status of built-in fans.

  • Page 139: Ventilation Concept

    The fan units are accessible from the rear of the system and contain two fans each. Figure 81: PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit: fan units When a fan in a fan or power supply unit/PSU dummy module fails, the amber...

  • Page 140: The Fan Unit

    The Fan Unit 13.1 The Fan Unit The fan unit includes two redundant fans. There are four LED indicators monitoring. Figure 82: The fan unit Fan condition Present and OK Not present Present and failed Table 2: Fan unit indicators In addition, for each fan in the unit an error LED driven by backup capacitor is available.

  • Page 141: 13.1.1 Replacing The Fan Unit

    Ventilation Concept 13.1.1 Replacing the Fan Unit CAUTION! If a system error has occurred and the front identify/fault LED is blinking, the error must be resolved before any additional components are added or removed. Make sure that all necessary power supply units are inserted and functioning before you remove and/or install one of the fan units! CAUTION! The system can continue operating without one fan.
  • Page 142 The Fan Unit Ventilation Concept Figure 84: Removing the fan unit Ê Swivel the handle completely down to disengage the locking mechanism and pull out the rear fan unit. To mount a fan unit, follow these instructions in the reverse order. Operating Manual BX600 S3...

  • Page 143: 13.1.2 Replacing A Fan In The Unit

    Ventilation Concept The Fan Unit 13.1.2 Replacing a Fan in the Unit Figure 85: Disengaging the fan unit (a = green touch point) Ê Pull (1) the locking handle (green) to disengage the fan. Ê Remove the fan from the unit (2). To mount a fan, follow these instructions in the reverse order.

  • Page 145: Troubleshooting And Tips

    Ê Make a note of the steps and the circumstances that led to the fault. Also make a note of any error messages displayed. Ê Switch OFF the defective server blade or the system. Ê Contact your customer service. 14.1...

  • Page 146: Front Or Rear Identify/Fault Led Blinks Amber

    Troubleshooting and Tips 14.2 Front or Rear Identify/Fault LED Blinks Amber If the front or rear identify/fault indicator blinks amber (see and Indicator Elements of the Basic Unit” on page described below may have occurred in the system: One of the power supply units fails The PSU status LED is unlit and/or the PSU fan failure LED blinks green if there is an error in the corresponding power supply unit, e.g.

  • Page 147: Bx600 S3 Operating Manual

    Server management has detected an error Ê In the ServerView program, check the error list or the error log file with the SCU utility and try to eliminate the error (see manual Server Systems: RemoteView Management Blade - User Interface Descrip- tion”). 14.4...

  • Page 148: Flickering Stripes On The Monitor Screen

    14.5 Flickering Stripes on the Monitor Screen CAUTION! Switch OFF the server blade immediately. 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 the line frequency or horizontal deflection frequency) in the documentation for your monitor.

  • Page 149: Floppy Disk Cannot Be Read/Written

    Ê Set the time and/or date in the operating system or in the BIOS Setup for the corresponding server blade. If the time and date are repeatedly wrong when you switch on your server blade, you must change the lithium battery (see the manual for the relevant server blade type).
  • Page 150 Troubleshooting and Tips Added drive is identified as defective The RAID controller is not configured for the drive. The drive was probably installed while the system was switched off. Ê You can configure the RAID controller for the drive after its installation using the relevant utility.

  • Page 151: Abbreviations

    Abbreviations ASR&R Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart Advanced Technology Attachment BIOS Basic Input-Output System Baseboard Management Controller Compact Disk Communauté Européenne Communication Central Processing Unit DBMS Database Management System Double Data Rate (RAM) DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module...
  • Page 152 Abbreviations Error Correcting Code Error Detection Code Elektrostatisch gefährdete Bauelemente Electromagnetic Compatibility Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit Electrostatic Discharge Fibre Channel Field Replaceable Unit Global Array Manager GBIC GigaBit Interface Converter Hard Disk Drive Height Unit Input/Output Inter-Integrated Circuit Operating Manual BX600 S3...
  • Page 153 Identification Integrated Drive Electronics Internet Protocol IPMI Intelligent Platform Management Interface iSCSI Internet SCSI Keyboard Vide Mouse Local Area Network Liquid Crystal Display Light-Emitting Diode Manually Retention Latch Network Interface Card Non Maskable Interrupt Peripheral Component Interconnect Prefailure Detection and Analyzing BX600 S3 Operating Manual Abbreviations...
  • Page 154 Redundant Arrays of Independent Disks Read-Only Memory Storage Area Network Serial Attached SCSI SATA Serial ATA Single Connector Attachment SCSI Small Computer System Interface Server Configuration Utility Small Form Factor Pluggable Spanning Tree Protocol Uninterruptible Power Supply Universal Serial Bus Operating Manual BX600 S3...
  • Page 155 unterbrechungsfreie Stromversorgung, TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol TCP/IP Offload Engine Video Graphics Adapter Vital Product Data Wakeup on LAN BX600 S3 Operating Manual Abbreviations...

  • Page 157: Related Publications

    The PDF files for the manuals can also be downloaded free of charge from the Internet. The overview page showing the online documentation available on the Internet can be found at: http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com (select: industry standard servers). Safety notes and other important information...
  • Page 158 RemoteView User Manual [17] PRIMERGY RemoteDeploy User Guide [18] PRIMERGY BX Blade Server Systems: RemoteView Management Blade - User Interface Description User Guide [19] PRIMERGY BX Blade Server Systems: LAN Router and Switch Blade - User Interface Description User Guide...
  • Page 159 [24] PRIMERGY BX Blade Server Systems: Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 System Message Guide [25] Brocade SilkWorm 4016 Switch QuickStart Guide [26] BIOS Integrated iSCSI Boot for PRIMERGY Servers Installation and Configuration [27] BX600 Digital KVM Switch Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 161: Index

    OFF Error Correcting Code ESD (devices sensitive to electrostatic discharge) ESD-sensitive devices Operating Manual...
  • Page 162 OFF FC switch blade Control panel Installing Port assignment FCC statement Fibre Channel...
  • Page 163 ServerView supported functions ServerView Installation Manager SFP module Standard KVM blade...
  • Page 164 Index Switch-Blade SB9F 12x1 Gbit switch-OFF time define switch-ON time define switching OFF system switching ON system system connecting mains voltage front height units indicators installing operating elements power supply rear routing cables switches itself OFF (error) switching OFF switching ON unpacking ventilation system power LED...

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