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PRIMERGY BX960 S1

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Operating Manual
July 2010

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  • Page 1: Server Blade

    Operating Manual - English PRIMERGY BX960 S1 Server Blade Operating Manual July 2010...

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks

    – The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice. – Fujitsu assumes no liability for damages to third party copyrights or other rights arising from the use of any information in this manual. – No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Fujitsu.
  • Page 3 Before reading this manual For your safety This manual contains important information for safely and correctly using this product. Carefully read the manual before using this product. Pay particular attention to the accompanying manual "Safety notes and other important information" and ensure these safety notes are understood before using the product.
  • Page 4 (hereafter, "high safety use"). Customers should not use this product for high safety use unless measures are in place for ensuring the level of safety demanded of such use. Please consult the sales staff of Fujitsu if intending to use this product for high safety use.
  • Page 5 Only for the Japanese market: Although described in this manual, some sections do not apply to the Japanese market. These options and routines include: – USB Flash Module (UFM) – CSS (Customer Self Service) – Replacing the lithium battery Operating Manual BX960 S1...
  • Page 6 Operating Manual BX960 S1...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......11 Concept and target groups for this manual ..11 Documentation overview .
  • Page 8 Contents Switching the Server Blade on and off ... . . 47 Configuring the Server Blade ....48 5.3.1 Preparing for local installation .
  • Page 9 Contents Boot Manager menu ..... . 96 6.10 Error Manager window ..... 97 6.11 Exit menu .
  • Page 10 Contents Operating Manual BX960 S1...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction The PRIMERGY BX960 S1 server blade is an Intel-based quad-socket server blade. It is ideal for use in data centers belonging to enterprises or Internet service providers, and makes an excellent large application server, terminal server for compute-intensive applications or DBMS server.

  • Page 12: Documentation Overview

    Industry standard servers navigation option. For the Japanese market please use the URL: http://primeserver.fujitsu.com/primergy/manual.html. More information on your PRIMERGY BX960 S1 can be found in the following documents: – "Quick Start Software - Quick Installation Guide" DVD booklet (only included as a printed copy with the PRIMERGY ServerView Suite) –...

  • Page 13: Performance Features

    Concept - LSC" manual on the ServerView Suite DVD 2). In addition, CSS errors are displayed in the ServerView Operations Manager, the server management software from Fujitsu. In the event of errors, the ServerView Operations Manager refers you directly to the affected component and its order information in the Illustrated Spares catalog of the server in question.
  • Page 14 Performance features System board The features of the system board are described in the technical manual for the system board D2873 for the hardware and in the BIOS Setup chapter of this manual for the firmware. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for safer storage of keys can be implemented as an option.
  • Page 15 Performance features If a server blade is configured with up to four mezzanine cards, this does not exclude other configurations for any of the other server blades in a BX900 S1 system unit. If you want to install mezzanine cards in server blades, the system unit must be fitted with the corresponding Fibre Channel, Infiniband and/or Ethernet connection blades.
  • Page 16 ASR&R (Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart) restarts the system in the event 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 that are critical for system reliability.
  • Page 17 Server management is implemented using the ServerView Operations Manager supplied and the PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analysis) technology from Fujitsu. PDA reports the threat of a system error or overload at an early stage, allowing preventive measures to be taken.
  • Page 18 Performance features ServerView Installation Manager You can configure the PRIMERGY server quickly and precisely with the ServerView Installation Manager software provided. User-guided menus are available for installing the server operating system (for further details see section "Configuring the Server Blade" on page 48).

  • Page 19: Notational Conventions

    Notational conventions Notational conventions The following notational conventions are used in this manual: indicates commands or menu items. Text in italics "Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters and terms that are being emphasized. Ê describes activities that must be performed in the order shown.

  • Page 20: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Electrical data Energy consumption 1,178 W (fully equipped)* Heat dissipation 4,241 kJ/h* * applies to processors up to 105 W Compliance with regulations and standards Product safety and IEC 60950-1/2 / EN 60950-1/2, UL/CSA 60950-1/2, CNS 14336 / GB 4943 / EN 50371 ergonomics Electromagnetic FCC class A...
  • Page 21 Technical data Certification Product safety approved with the PRIMERGY BX900 S1 system unit Global Germany GS, CE USA/Canada /CSA Japan VCCI China/Taiwan BSMI Mechanical specifications Width 45 mm Depth 508 mm Height 420 mm (2 bays in the system unit) Weight Max.
  • Page 22 Technical data Operating Manual BX960 S1...

  • Page 23: Overview: Installation Steps

    Overview: Installation steps This chapter contains an overview of the steps necessary to install your Server Blade. The cross-references take you to the sections containing more detailed information on the relevant installation step: Ê First read the chapter "Important notes" from page 25, particularly the...
  • Page 24 – Local installation with or without ServerView Installation Manager Local installation is the least convenient method. It is only recommended if the requirements for remote installation and cloning are not met. If you want to install an operating system that is not supported by ServerView Installation Manager, you can of course install it directly without ServerView Installation Manager.

  • Page 25: Important Notes

    Important notes This chapter provides safety instructions which you must observe when handling your server. Safety instructions The following safety instructions are also provided in the manual "Safety notes and other important information". This device meets the relevant safety regulations for IT equipment. If you have any questions about whether you can install the server in the intended environment, please contact your sales outlet or our customer service team.
  • Page 26 Safety instructions Before starting up 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 server has been moved from a cold environment, condensation may form both inside and on the outside of the machine.
  • Page 27 Safety instructions CAUTION! In emergencies (e.g. damaged casing, control elements or power cable, penetration of liquids or foreign bodies), switch off the device immediately, unplug it from the grounded power outlets, and contact your customer service center. Proper operation of the device (in accordance with IEC 60950-1/EN 60950-1) is only ensured if the casing is fully assembled and the rear covers for the installation bays are in place (electric shock, cooling, fire protection, interference suppression).
  • Page 28 Safety instructions Batteries CAUTION! Incorrect replacement of batteries may lead to a risk of explosion. The batteries may only be replaced with identical batteries or with a type recommended by the manufacturer (see the technical manual for the system board). Do not throw batteries into the trash can.
  • Page 29 Safety instructions Working with CDs/DVDs/BDs and optical drives When working with devices with optical drives, these instructions must be followed. CAUTION! Only use CDs/DVDs/BDs that are in perfect condition, in order to prevent data loss, equipment damage and injury. Check each CD/DVD/BD for damage, cracks, breakages etc. before inserting it in the drive.
  • Page 30 Safety instructions Do not contaminate the CD/DVD/BD surface with fingerprints, oil, dust, etc. If dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth, wiping from the center to the edge. Do not use benzene, thinners, water, record sprays, antistatic agents, or silicone-impregnated cloth. Be careful not to damage the CD/DVD/BD surface.
  • Page 31 Safety instructions Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices Modules with electrostatic-sensitive devices are identified by the following sticker: Figure 1: ESD label When you handle components fitted with ESDs, you must always observe the following points: Switch off the system and remove the power plugs from the power outlets before installing or removing components with ESDs.

  • Page 32: Ce Conformity

    CE conformity Other important information: During cleaning, observe the instructions in section "Cleaning the Server Blade" on page Keep this operating manual and the other documentation (such as the technical manual, documentation DVD) close to the device. All documentation must be included if the equipment is passed on to a third party.

  • Page 33: Notes On Installation In The System Unit

    A short circuit on these contacts may damage the system. Environmental protection Environmentally-friendly product design and development This product has been designed in accordance with the Fujitsu standard for "environmentally friendly product design and development". This means that key factors such as durability, selection and labeling of materials, emissions, packaging, ease of dismantling and recycling have been taken into account.
  • Page 34 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 branch or from our recycling center in Paderborn: Fujitsu Technology Solutions Recycling Center D-33106 Paderborn Tel.

  • Page 35: Installing The Hardware

    Installing the hardware CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Important notes" on page Do not expose the server to extreme environmental conditions (see "Ambient conditions" on page 21). Protect the server from dust, humidity and heat. Make sure that the server is acclimatized for the time indicated in this table before putting it into operation.

  • Page 36: Unpacking The Server

    Unpacking the server Unpacking the server CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in "Safety instructions" on page The server must always be lifted or carried by at least two people. (For the Japanese market, please refer to " 安全上の注意およびその他の 重要情報 ".) Do not unpack the server until it is at its installation location.
  • Page 37 Installing the Server Blade in the system unit Removing dummy modules Any unused slots on the front of the system unit are fitted with appropriate dummy modules to comply with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations and to ensure sufficient cooling of the system components. To add a BX960 S1 server blade, you must first remove dummy modules from the relevant slots.
  • Page 38 Installing the Server Blade in the system unit Installing the dummy module To install the dummy module, follow the same procedure as for removing it, except in reverse order. Installing the Server Blade CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions and information in section "Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices"...

  • Page 39: Connecting Devices

    Connecting devices Figure 4: Locking the Server Blade Ê Pull the release lever up until it engages. Removal is carried out in reverse order. CAUTION! If you remove a BX960 S1 server blade and do not replace it with a new one, you must install dummy modules to comply with the regulations regarding electromagnetic compatibility and to ensure sufficient cooling of the system components.
  • Page 40 Connecting devices – Ethernet and/or fiber-channel connection blades for connection to a LAN or You can find information about the external ports of the BX900 S1 system unit in the relevant operating manual. The front of the server blade has a port for a special Y cable, which provides 4 USB ports, 1 VGA port and 1 serial port.

  • Page 41: Instructions For Connecting/Disconnecting Cables

    Instructions for connecting/disconnecting cables Instructions for connecting/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 42 Instructions for connecting/disconnecting cables Operating Manual BX960 S1...

  • Page 43: Installation And Operation

    Installation and operation CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Important notes" on page Control and display elements Figure 6: Control and display elements ID card CSS indicator Mezzanine 2 and 4 indicator Global Error indicator Mezzanine 1 and 3 indicator ID button with ID indicator NIC indicator On/Off button with power-on indicator...
  • Page 44 Control and display elements Control elements On/Off button When the system is switched off, it can be switched on again by pressing the On/Off button. When the system is operating, pressing the On/Off button will switch off the system. CAUTION! Risk of loss of data! The On/Off button does not disconnect the server from the mains voltage.
  • Page 45 Control and display elements Global Error indicator (orange) – Lights up orange if a prefailure event has been detected that requires (precautionary) service intervention. – Flashes orange if an error was detected that requires service intervention. – Does not light up if there is no critical event. If the event is still acute after a power failure, the indicator is activated after the restart.
  • Page 46 Control and display elements Status indicators LEDs* (green) – Lights up to indicate a network connection. – Flashes to indicate an active network connection. – Does not light up if there is no network connection. ID card You can pull out the ID card (see figure 6 on page 43) as far as it will go and push it back in again.

  • Page 47: Switching The Server Blade On And Off

    Switching the Server Blade on and off Switching the Server Blade on and off CAUTION! If you switch the server blade on and flickering stripes appear on the connected monitor, switch the server blade off again immediately (see chapter "Troubleshooting and tips" on page 103).

  • Page 48: Configuring The Server Blade

    Configuring the Server Blade Configuring the Server Blade This section contains information about configuring the server blade and installing the operating system. The operating system can be installed in various ways: – Local installation with or without the ServerView Installation Manager You can find information on local installation in the following sections.

  • Page 49: Configuring The Server And Installing The Operating System With The Serverview Installation Manager

    Configuring the Server Blade The controller has its own configuration utility. For further information, refer to the “Embedded MegaRAID Software User’s Guide” (on the ServerView Suite DVD 2 under Industry Standard Servers - Expansion Cards - Storage Adapters - LSI RAID / SCSI Controllers). Descriptions of operating systems not covered in the controller manual are provided in the corresponding readme files on the driver CDs.

  • Page 50: Configuring The Server And Installing The Operating System Without Serverview Installation Manager

    Configuring the Server Blade 5.3.4 Configuring the server and installing the operating system without ServerView Installation Manager onboard SATA controller, configuring Configure the controller as described in section "Configuring the onboard SATA controller" on page Installing the operating system Ê Insert the DVD for the operating system you want to install. Ê...

  • Page 51: Cleaning The Server Blade

    Cleaning the Server Blade Cleaning the Server Blade CAUTION! Switch off the server blade and remove it from the system unit (see page 38). Do not clean any interior parts of the server blade yourself; leave this job to a service technician. Do not use abrasive powder or detergents which dissolve plastic to clean the housing exterior.
  • Page 52 Cleaning the Server Blade Operating Manual BX960 S1...

  • Page 53: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup BIOS setup provides settings for system functions and the hardware configuration for your system. Any changes you make take effect as soon as you save the settings and quit BIOS setup. The individual menus in BIOS setup provide settings for the following areas: Main –...

  • Page 54: Navigating The Bios Setup

    Navigating the BIOS setup Navigating the BIOS setup 6.1.1 Open the BIOS setup Ê Start the system and wait until the screen output appears. Ê Press the [F2] function key. Ê If a setup password is assigned, enter this password and confirm with the [Enter] key.

  • Page 55: Screen Design

    Navigating the BIOS setup Ê To start the BIOS setup, select the Setup parameter and confirm your selection with the [Enter] key. 6.1.3 Screen design Figure 7: Example for a BIOS setup screen The BIOS setup screen is divided into the following areas: 1 Menu bar The menu bar is used to select the different BIOS setup menus.

  • Page 56: Bios Setup With Incorrect Settings

    Navigating the BIOS setup 4 Operations area The operations area lists the keys available for use with BIOS setup. 6.1.4 BIOS setup with incorrect settings If an incorrect setting in BIOS setup prevents the system boot and the system cannot be booted three times in a row, the default BIOS setup settings will be applied once, the next time the system is started.

  • Page 57: System Information Window

    System Information window System Information window The System Information window displays an overview about the system configuration. This includes CPU, memory, IO and iRMC configuration data. Figure 8: "System Information" window Operating Manual BX960 S1...

  • Page 58: Main Menu

    Main menu Main menu The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only available under special preconditions. Figure 9: "Main" menu System Time / System Date Displays the current date/time set on the system. The system time has the format HH:MM:SS, and the system date has the format MM/DD/YYYY.

  • Page 59: Boot Features

    Main menu Refer to the system board manual for information on how to replace the lithium battery. Boot Features Calls a submenu used to select system boot settings (see "Boot Features" on page 59). Total Memory Indicates the size of the usable system memory. 6.3.1 Boot Features The following parameters can be set in this menu.
  • Page 60 Main menu Disabled The boot logo is displayed on the screen. The system will switch to displaying the start information if the [ESC] key is pressed or errors occur. Boot Menu Specifies whether the boot menu can be invoked during the POST process by pressing the [F12] key.

  • Page 61: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu Advanced menu CAUTION! Only change the default settings if required for a special purpose. Incorrect settings in this menu can result in malfunctions on your computer! Figure 10: "Advanced" menu Advanced Peripheral Configuration Calls a submenu used to adjust settings for ports and controllers (see "Advanced Peripheral Configuration"...

  • Page 62: Advanced Peripheral Configuration

    Advanced menu Advanced Processor Configuration Calls a submenu used to make additional processor settings (see "Advanced Processor Configuration" on page 71). The adjustment options available in this submenu depend on the processor being used. Advanced PCI Configuration Calls a submenu used to set up the PCI slots and PCI components on the system board (see "Advanced PCI Configuration"...
  • Page 63 Advanced menu iRMC The serial interface can only be used by the iRMC. The operating system cannot use this serial interface. USB Host Controller Specifies whether the USB controller is enabled or disabled. If this function is disabled, the USB controller will not be recognized by any operating system.
  • Page 64 Advanced menu LAN 1 Controller Specifies whether or not the LAN 1 controller on the system board is available. Disabled The LAN remote controller is not available. Enabled The LAN remote controller is available. Port 1 Remote Boot (LAN 1) Enables or disables the boot from LAN 1 Controller port 1.
  • Page 65 Advanced menu Disabled, PXE, iSCSI SATA Controller Enables or disables the onboard SATA controller. SATA Controller Mode The following modes are supported by the SATA controller. SW RAID ® SATA controller will be in RAID mode and the Intel RAID for Serial ATA option ROM will be executed.
  • Page 66 Advanced menu The following modes are supported by the 10 GbE mezzanine card controller. Mezz x Ethernet 10 GbE Controller 2 Specifies whether the 10 GbE mezzanine card controller is activated (enabled) or not (disabled). Port 1 Remote Boot Port 2 Remote Boot Specifies whether OPROM of port n is active during the POST (PXE or iSCSI) or not (Disabled).

  • Page 67: Advanced System Configuration

    Advanced menu 6.4.2 Advanced System Configuration The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only available under special preconditions. I/OAT ® Used to support I/OAT (Intel I/O Acceleration Technology) for a network controller. Additional hardware capabilities will improve the application performance and application response time.
  • Page 68 Advanced menu Memory Redundancy Memory capacity can be reserved for possible error treatment. For detailed instructions refer to the corresponding technical manual of the system board. Disabled Deactivates this function. Sparing The BIOS uses a memory bank as a reserve for the case that too many correctable errors occur in another memory bank.
  • Page 69 Advanced menu 2Way The memory accesses for each CPU will be distributed to the incorporated memory controllers. The memory population must be identical for each memory controller. 4Way The memory accesses for each of the 2 CPU will be distributed to the incorporated memory controllers.
  • Page 70 Advanced menu Memory Throttling Memory throttling is a technique which helps to avoid memory modules to overheat. It does so by distributing memory accecsses more evenly over time. Enabled Use memory throttling. Disabled Do not use memory throttling. Memory Power Mode The memory modules may operate at different speeds (frequencies).

  • Page 71: Advanced Processor Configuration

    Advanced menu 6.4.4 Advanced Processor Configuration The following parameters can be set in this submenu. Some of them are only available under special preconditions. CPU Mismatch Detection Checking of the processor data (processor type and speed) can be enabled or disabled. The check ascertains whether the processor data has changed between two system starts.
  • Page 72 Advanced menu Possible speed settings vary with CPU(s) and chipset so different values are displayed depending on your system. Choose one of the values to explicitly set the speed the QPI links will be run at. Enhanced SpeedStep Defines the processor voltage and frequency. EIST (Enhanced Intel ®...
  • Page 73 Advanced menu Simultaneous Multithreading Hyper-threading technology allows a single physical processor core to appear as several logical processors. With this technology the operating system can better utilize the internal processor resources, which in turn leads to increased performance. The advantages of this technology can only be used by an operating system which supports ACPI.
  • Page 74 Advanced menu NX Memory Protection Defines the protection for executable memory areas (anti-virus protection). The function is only effective if it is also supported by the operating system. Enabled Enables the operating system to switch on the function Execute Disable. Disabled Prevents the operating system from being able to switch on the function Execute Disable.

  • Page 75: Advanced Pci Configuration

    Advanced menu Disabled Accesses are not redirected. 6.4.5 Advanced PCI Configuration Slot3-U-IO-Blade Option ROM Scan Slot6-L-IO-Blade Option ROM Scan Enables or disables the Option ROM Scan for the IO blade in the selected slot. Due to the limited IO space, it may not possible to enable all Option ROMs simultaneously.

  • Page 76: Security Menu

    Security menu Security menu The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only available under special preconditions. Figure 11: "Security" menu The system shuts down after three times password attempts. If this happens, turn off the server, turn it back on, and then enter the correct password. If you forgot your password and cannot start the server, change the jumper setting on the system board to reset the password.
  • Page 77 Security menu User Password Indicates the current status of the user password. Not Installed No user password is assigned. Installed A user password is assigned. Set Supervisor Password When you press the [Enter] key, a window opens where you can define the supervisor password.

  • Page 78: Tpm (Trusted Platform Module) Settings

    Security menu Disabled The system boots without a password having to be entered. First Boot Password has to be entered before OS boot just once after power Every Boot Password has to be entered on every boot. TPM (Security Chip) Settings Opens the submenu used to activate TPM (Trusted Platform Module) and adjust TPM settings (see "TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Settings"...
  • Page 79 Security menu Current TPM State Indicates the current state of the TPM. The state can take the following values: Disabled and Activated Disabled and Deactivated Enabled and Activated Enabled and Deactivated If the TPM is disabled by the Security Chip parameter (see above), the TPM state will always be Disabled and Deactivated.

  • Page 80: Server Menu

    Server menu Server menu The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only available under special preconditions. Figure 12: "Server" menu O/S Boot Timeout Specifies whether the system is restarted if the server management process (ServerView Agent) is unable to establish a connection with the iRMC.
  • Page 81 Server menu Enabled The iRMC restarts the system on O/S Boot Timeout, because it assumes an operating system start-up error. – If Enabled is set, the server may not operate as intended. For example, the server may automatically turn off or restart without any commands.
  • Page 82 Server menu Allowed values are: 1 min. to 30 min. Pressing the [+] key or the [- ] key increases or decreases this value. Power Cycle Delay Specifies the minimum time that must be expired before the system can be switched on again after it has been switched off. Allowed values are: 0 sec.

  • Page 83: Cpu Status

    Server menu Memory Status Calls a submenu used to make settings for the memory status (see "Memory Status" on page 84). PCIe Status Calls a submenu used to make settings for the PCIe status (see "PCIe Status" on page 85). Console Redirection Calls a submenu used to make settings for the terminal communication (see...

  • Page 84: Memory Status

    Server menu 6.6.2 Memory Status In this submenu the memory modules can be marked as faulty. Faulty memory modules are no longer used when the system is rebooted if at least one error- free bank is available. The memory capacity is reduced accordingly. DIMM-xx Displays the current status of the memory modules.

  • Page 85: Pcie Status

    Server menu 6.6.3 PCIe Status This submenu displays the current status of the mezzanine cards and IO blades card in the slots. Slot 1-MEZZ1 Slot 2-MEZZ2 Slot 3-U-IO-Blade Slot 4-MEZZ3 Slot 5-MEZZ4 Slot 6-L-IO-Blade Displays the current status of the mezzanine cards or IO bladeIO blades in this slot.

  • Page 86: Ipmi

    Server menu Allowed values are: 9600, 19.2 k, 38.4 K, 57.6 K, 115.2 K The data is transferred to the terminal at the rate set. Protocol Displays the assigned console type. This setting must be identical on both terminal and server. Allowed values are: VT100, PC ANSI, VT100+, VT-UTF8 The assigned console is used to transfer the data to the terminal.
  • Page 87 Server menu Disabled The system start-up is not stopped when the iRMC reports an error to the BIOS. The error is only displayed. Enabled If the iRMC reports an error to the BIOS, the system start-up is stopped after the self-test. MMB Time Sync Specifies whether the iRMC loads date and time from management blade or not.
  • Page 88 Server menu Overwrite If the System Event Log is full, additional events overwrite the oldest entries in the System Event Log. In this case, newer events are more important than older events. Maintain If the System Event Log is full, no further events are entered. The System Event Log file must be cleared first before additional events can be entered.
  • Page 89 Server menu Management LAN Port Specifies which LAN interface can be used by the iRMC. The iRMC and the onboard LAN can share the LAN interface or the iRMC can use a separate LAN interface. The Management LAN interface is indicated by the a screw-wrench icon.
  • Page 90 Server menu Enabled The DHCP support for the iRMC is enabled. Local IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address will be requested from the DHCP server. Local IP Address Specifies IP address of the iRMC. Numeric values from 0 to 255 are possible. Subnet Mask Specifies the subnet mask of the iRMC.

  • Page 91: Power Menu

    Power menu Power menu The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only available under special preconditions. Figure 13: "Power" menu Power-on Source Specifies whether the switch on sources for the system are managed by the BIOS or the ACPI operating system.
  • Page 92 Power menu Disabled The system cannot be switched on via a LAN controller. Enabled The system can be switched on via a LAN controller. Power-on Source: Remote Determines whether the system can be switched on via serial interface. Disabled The system cannot be switched on via serial interface. Enabled The system can be switched on via serial interface.
  • Page 93 Power menu All wake up sources are reconfigured during the short initialization process. The system can be woken up via LAN etc. When Disabled is set, the system can only be woken up using the power- on button. Operating Manual BX960 S1...

  • Page 94: Boot Options Menu

    Boot Options menu Boot Options menu The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only available under special preconditions. Figure 14: "Boot Options" menu System Boot Timeout This option allows to configure the number of seconds the BIOS pauses at the end of POST.
  • Page 95 Boot Options menu The boot device is assigned to the selected Boot Option #. The number of boot devices in this list can be increased or decreased by using the parameter Add New Boot Option or Delete Boot Option described below. CDROM Order / Network Device Order / Hard Disk Order These parameters are only displayed if the specific device class (CDROM / Network Device / Hard Disk) is found in the system.

  • Page 96: Boot Manager Menu

    Boot Manager menu Boot Manager menu This menu displays the currently configured boot devices. Figure 15: "Boot Manager" menu A boot attempt can be started immediately from a specific device. Ê Press the cursor keys Ê or Ë to select a specific boot device. Ê...

  • Page 97: Error Manager Window

    Error Manager window 6.10 Error Manager window The Error Manager window displays a tabulated list of errors in the working area. Figure 16: Error Manager" window The table contains the error code, the severity, and the instance which has caused the error. Ê...

  • Page 98: Exit Menu

    Exit menu 6.11 Exit menu The following parameters can be set in this menu. Figure 17: Example: Screenshot for the "Exit" menu Save Changes & Exit To save the current menu entries and exit the BIOS setup, select Save Changes & Exit and Yes. The system will be rebooted and the new settings will be effective.
  • Page 99 Exit menu Get Default Values To reset all BIOS setup menus to use default values, select Get Default Values and Yes. To exit the BIOS setup with these settings, select Save Changes & Exit and Yes. Load Previous Values To load the values for all menus that were active when BIOS setup was started, select Load Previous Values and Yes.
  • Page 100 Exit menu Operating Manual BX960 S1...

  • Page 101: Property And Data Protection

    Property and data protection The lockable rack door protects the server against unauthorized access. To protect the system and data internally against unauthorized access, you can activate the security functions of the BIOSSetup. BIOS Setup security functions The Security menu in the BIOS Setup provides you with various options for protecting your data from unauthorized access.
  • Page 102 BIOS Setup security functions Preventing unauthorized writing to 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 103: Troubleshooting And Tips

    Troubleshooting and tips CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the "Safety notes and other important information" manual and in chapter "Important notes" on page If a fault occurs, attempt to resolve it using the measures described: – in this chapter, –...

  • Page 104: Flickering Stripes On Monitor Screen

    Flickering stripes on monitor screen Screen has gone blank Ê Press any key on the keyboard. Ê Deactivate screen saver. Enter the appropriate password. Brightness control is set to dark Ê Set the brightness control on the monitor to light. For detailed information, refer to the operating manual supplied with your monitor.

  • Page 105: No Screen Display Or Display Drifts

    No screen display or display drifts No screen display or display drifts The wrong horizontal frequency or resolution has been selected for the monitor or for the application program. 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 106: Hard Disk Drive Error Messages At System Boot

    Hard disk drive error messages at system boot Power budget limit value exceeded Ê Check whether the power budget limit value set in the management blade has been exceeded. You may need to install an additional power supply unit. Hard disk drive error messages at system boot Various hard disk drive error messages may appear when the system is rebooted.

  • Page 107: Added Drive Reported As Defective

    Added drive reported as defective Added drive reported as defective RAID controller is not configured for this drive The drive was probably installed when the system was switched off. Ê Reconfigure the RAID controller for the drive using the corresponding utility. Information is provided in the documentation for the RAID controller.
  • Page 108 Error message on screen Operating Manual BX960 S1...

  • Page 109: Replacing Css Components

    CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Important notes" on page In the PRIMERGY BX960 S1 server, the following components are considered to be CSS components: – Non-hot-plug components – SSD drives – Memory modules These components can be changed by you in the event of an error.

  • Page 110: Ssd Drive

    SSD drive SSD drive One or two 2.5-inch SSD drives can be installed. The SSD drives are installed in a special mezzanine carrier instead of mezzanine card 1. Figure below shows a mezzanine carrier that is fitted with one SSD drive. Figure 18: Mezzanine carrier with space for two SSD modules on top of each other SSD backplane SSD module (SSD = Solid State Disk)

  • Page 111: Opening The Server Blade

    SSD drive 9.1.1 Opening the server blade Ê Exit all applications and shut down the server blade correctly. If your operating system has not switched off the server, press the on/off button on the server blade control panel. Removing the server blade from the system unit Figure 19: Removing the server blade Ê...
  • Page 112 SSD drive Removing the cover Figure 20: Removing the cover Ê Press the touch points (1) of the cover to disengage it, and slide back the cover as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow (2). Ê...

  • Page 113: Replacing The Ssd Drive

    SSD drive 9.1.2 Replacing the SSD drive This section describes how to replace the SSD drive in bay SSD0. The SSD drive in bay SSD1 is replaced in the same way. Removing an SSD drive Figure 21: Removing the mezzanine cards carrier Ê...
  • Page 114 SSD drive Figure 22: Removing the SSD drive mounting frame. Ê Press the guide element (1) of the SSD drive inward to disengage the locking hooks (2) and thus unlock the drive. Ê Keep the guide element pressed and slide the SSD drive out of the mounting frame (3).
  • Page 115 SSD drive Installing an SSD drive Figure 24: Fitting the SSD drive into the guide element. Ê Fit the SSD drive into the green plastic guide element. The 4 clips of the guide elements (see circles) must engage in the holes of the SSD drive. Operating Manual BX960 S1...
  • Page 116 SSD drive Figure 25: Inserting the SSD drive in the mounting frame. Ê Slide the SSD drive with the guide element into the mounting frame. Make sure that the clips of the guide element (see circles) engage in the openings of the mounting frame (1).
  • Page 117 SSD drive Figure 26: Installing the mezzanine cards carrier Ê Install the mezzanine cards carrier in the server blade housing. As you do this, the riser cards are inserted in the corresponding system board slots. Make sure that the coding on the carrier matches that on the server blade housing, see circles.

  • Page 118: Closing The Server Blade

    SSD drive 9.1.3 Closing the server blade Figure 27: Closing the server blade Ê Place the server blade cover on the housing about 1-2 cm from the frame so that it lies flush on both sides. Ê Slide the cover forward in the direction of the arrow until it engages. Ê...

  • Page 119: Index

    Index Boot Retry Counter acclimatization time Action Cables Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch disconnecting Advanced Memory Configuration cables Advanced Memory Options connecting Advanced menu CDROM Order Advanced Peripheral CE marking 20, Configuration certification Advanced Processor product safety Configuration 62, Change TPM State Advanced System Configuration 61, Class A Compliance Statement clean...
  • Page 120 Index DHCP external devices DIMM Status connect Direct Cache Access Discard Changes & Exit Fast Boot Disconnecting fault cables drifting display on monitor disposal, devices drive defective Drive incorrect date "dead" incorrect time drive no display on monitor defective screen remains blank dummy module screen shows flickering install...
  • Page 121 Index install mezzanine card dummy module Mezzanine Card Controller installation steps for the server blade mezzanine carrier overview remove installation steps, overview Mode Installing the operating system monitor integrated Remote Management display drifts Controller no display IPMI 83, IPMI Status Network Device Order iRMC S2 notational conventions...
  • Page 122 Index Power-on Source serial number 36, Server Remote electrical data Wake Up Timer safety standards product name 36, transportation property protection server Protocol configuration correcting faults data protection QPI Frequency Select dimensions QPI Link Speed product name property protection serial number RAID controller is not configured for switches itself off (error) this drive...
  • Page 123 Index Solid State Disk SRIOV Support SSD module unauthorized access install unpacking, server Subnet Mask USB Boot Priority Supervisor Password USB Devices switch-off time USB Front defining USB Host Controller switch-on time USB port defining USB Speed switching off User Password system switching on ventilation clearance...
  • Page 124 Index Operating Manual BX960 S1...

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