Page 1 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Areas Covered Before Reading This Manual This section explains the notes for your safety and conventions used in this manual. Chapter 1 Overview This chapter explains component names and basic operations of this server, as well as an overview of the software provided with this server.
Page 2: For Your Safety
It is the customer's responsibility to maintain backup copies in advance. In case of data loss, Fujitsu assumes no liability for data maintenance or restoration and damages that occur as a result of the data loss for any reason, except for items covered under warranty.
Page 3 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Remarks ■ Warning Descriptions Various symbols are used throughout this manual. These are used to emphasize important points for your safety and that of others. The following are the symbols and their meanings. Ignoring this symbol could be potentially lethal.
Page 4 Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Accessories]. ■ Product Names The following expressions and abbreviations are used throughout this manual. table: Abbreviations of Product Names Product name Expressions and abbreviations PRIMERGY RX600 S2 This server or the server ® ™ Windows Server 2003, Windows...
Page 5: Reference Information
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ■ Server Types Server types are described as follows. table: Server Types Expressions and Type abbreviations Servers without an internal hard disk Diskless Type Reference Information ■ Software Manuals Software Manual contains other reference information and cautions for ServerStart not described in this manual.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 RX600 S2 ..........14 1.2 Supplied Software .
Page 8 3.1.3 RAID Wizard ..........63 3.1.4 Disk Wizard .
Page 9 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting ..... . 134 5.1.1 How to Obtain Memory Dump For Windows Server 2003 ...134 5.1.2 How to Obtain Memory Dump For Windows 2000 Server .
Page 10 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.1 Before Installing Internal Options ..... . 178 7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover ....180 7.2.1 Removing the Top Cover .
Page 11 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 8.3 BIOS Setup Utility ........237 8.3.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility .
Page 12 9.8.2 Contacting Maintenance Support ......285 Appendix A Server Specifications ....... . 288 A.1 Diskless Type .
Page 13: Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview This chapter explains component names and basic operations of this server, as well as an overview of the software provided with this server. In addition, the workflow, from placing the server to starting the operation, is also described.
Page 14: Rx600 S2
Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 RX600 S2 This server has the following features. ■ High Reliability ● Advanced Memory Protection Functions The server supports the Chipkill function using PC2-3200-compliant memory (DDR2 400MHz SDRAM). Further, the server supports the spare memory function, the memory mirroring function, and the memory RAID function, one of which can be selectively configured for the whole memory.
Page 15 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ■ High-speed Processing ® ● 64-bit Intel Xeon™ Processors ® ™ The server can have up to four 64-bit Intel Xeon processors MP for high-speed data processing (two processors in standard servers). The server supports the Hyper-Threading function that uses one physical CPU as two logical CPUs, providing high-efficiency and high-speed processing.
Page 16: Supplied Software
Chapter 1 Overview 1.2 Supplied Software ServerStart for supporting setup and high reliability tools for avoiding problems during server operation are supplied with this server. 1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart ServerStart is a setup support tool that helps to install PRIMERGY. It offers easy server installation and proper installation of recommended drivers.
Page 17 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ● Configuration File (SerStartBatch.ini) A configuration file stores the server setup information configured in ServerStart. To create a configuration file, use the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with this server. Store only one file on each floppy disk.
Page 18 Chapter 1 Overview ● Tool Bar In Guide/Expert Mode Brings you to Brings you to Changes the size Ends ServerStart. the next page. the previous page. of icons. Brings you to Brings you up Resets the status ON/OFF of the tree display is set. the main screen.
Page 19: High Reliability Tools
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ■ Network Configuration ServerStart can configure a network at server installation. For details on available network patterns, refer to "Using ServerStart to Configure the Network". ■ Automatic Driver Installation Recommended drivers for automatically recognized expansion cards are installed with the server. This prevents possible mistakes in driver installation, such as installation of an older version or drivers which were not supplied with this server.
Page 20 Chapter 1 Overview ■ System Diagnosis Support Tools The system diagnosis support tools are for supporting system diagnosis during normal operation or in the event of trouble. ● Solving Problems Early [DSNAP] DSNAP is a command line utility for collectively acquiring failure investigation information. Command line operation makes easy to set the configuration information of the system file and major registries, and collect the event log.
Page 21: Installing High Reliability Tools
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 1.2.3 Installing High Reliability Tools You can install all high reliability tools provided with PRIMERGY by specifying them in "Application Wizard" when the OS is installed with ServerStart. After manual OS installation, high reliability tools can be installed all at once, just as they are installed during OS installation with ServerStart.
Page 22: Component Names And Functions
Chapter 1 Overview 1.3 Component Names and Functions This section explains the component names and functions of the server and baseboard. 1.3.1 Server (Front View) a CD-ROM drive bay Reads data or programs from a CD-ROM. b CD-ROM access LED This LED blinks when data is being read from a CD-ROM.
Page 23 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide The display may not be functioning properly, depending the OS in use. Use the video connec- tor in the rear side. g USB connectors ( Connects peripheral equipment conforming to the USB standard. h Hard disk access LED ( This LED is lit when data is being written to or read from the hard disk.
Page 24: Server (Rear View)
Chapter 1 Overview o System Reset button ( Press to reset and restart the system. Do not restart the system when the Hard disk access LED is blinking. Data in the hard disk may be damaged. p Fan modules This server has four system fans by default, and a redundant function is effective. q Fan module failure LED Indicates fan modules status.
Page 25 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide b Video connector ( Connects display cable. c USB connector ( Connects peripheral equipment conforming to the USB standard. d LAN (10/100/1000BASE-T) connector ( Connects an Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable. For 1000Mbps connection, a category 5 enhanced cable is required.
Page 26: Server (Internal)
Chapter 1 Overview 1.3.3 Server (Internal) a 5-inch storage bay Contains a 5-inch internal optional device. b 3.5-inch storage bay Contains a 3.5-inch internal optional device. c CPU Socket Installs the CPU. Two sockets are installed by default. d PCI Slot Contains extension cards that enhance the server functions.
Page 27: Baseboard
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 1.3.4 Baseboard a SCSI Connector channel A An internal hard disk unit is plugged in. b Onboard RAID Battery Backup Unit Connector An onboard RAID battery backup unit is plugged in. This is preinstalled. c SCSI Connector channel B An internal hard disk unit is plugged in.
Page 28: Memory Board
Chapter 1 Overview h PCI Slots Contains an expansion card. PCI slots (1 to 7) are numbered from bottom to top in the above figure. i Real-time clock battery j SATA connector k Front Panel connector l DC Power connectors m Processor socket Installs the CPU.
Page 29 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide d Power button ( Press this button to perform a hot-insertion or hot-removal of a Memory Board. After replacing the memory, press this button to turn on. e Power LED ( Green light turns on when the Memory Board is powered on.
Page 30: Standard Operations
Chapter 1 Overview 1.4 Standard Operations This section explains such standard operations as turning the server on/off and inserting/ejecting CD-ROMs. 1.4.1 Opening the Rack Door This section explains how to open the front and rear doors of the 40U standard rack. Refer to the manual included with the rack for procedures on opening other rack doors.
Page 31 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Turn the handle in the direction of the arrow and pull it forward. Turn and then pull ■ Opening the Rear Door Turn the rack key and pull the rack handle up.
Page 32: Turning On The Server
When operating the device outside of this operating environment, the server may operate improperly, damage data etc. Furthermore, Fujitsu cannot be held responsible for any related damage, malfunction, or loss of data, etc. • The fans rotate at high speed immediately after the server is turned on, but this is not defective.
Page 33 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Press the power switch on the front of the server. The server's power LED is lit green. When the power is turned on, the server performs Power On Self Tests (POST). If any abnormalities are detected by POST, error messages are displayed ("9.2.2 Error Messages"...
Page 34: Turning Off The Server
Chapter 1 Overview 1.4.3 Turning Off the Server • Follow the procedures below to turn off the server. Data can be lost if these procedures are not followed correctly. • In the event of smoke or sparks, immediately unplug the electric cord. Failure to do so could lead to a fire or electrocution.
Page 35 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ■ Cautions when Turning the Power Off If you press the power switch for four seconds or more, the server turns off forcedly. If you press the power switch for four seconds or more while the OS is running, the server turns off without performing the shutdown process, which may lead to the destruction of hard disk data.
Page 36: Inserting And Ejecting A Cd-Rom
Chapter 1 Overview 1.4.4 Inserting and Ejecting a CD-ROM This section explains how to insert and eject a CD-ROM. When using CD-ROMs, note the following points to avoid failures: ■ Cautions for Handling Drives • Use the drive in a dry place with low airborne dust levels. Entry of water, a paper clip, or other liquids or metal objects can cause electric shock or failures.
Page 37 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide • Do not store CD-ROMs in areas of high temperature exposed to direct sunlight for many hours or near heating appliances. ■ Inserting the CD-ROM Make sure the server is turned on and press the CD-ROM eject button.
Page 38: How To Use The Lcd Panel
Chapter 1 Overview ■ Ejecting the CD-ROM To eject the CD-ROM, check that the CD-ROM access LED is off and then press the CD-ROM eject button. 1.4.5 How to Use the LCD Panel This server is equipped with an LCD that displays the server status. This lets you check the server status on the LCD, both when the system is operating normally and when an error occurs, and promptly take the necessary action.
Page 39 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide To retract the LCD panel, simply reverse the pulling-out procedure. At this time, make sure the panel is facing straight upwards before retracting it. ● Operation of the LCD Panel Display Cursor keys Usually, the initial screen is displayed on the LCD. Use the cursor keys at the side of the display to see various information messages.
Page 40 When the system is in operation, the information displayed on the LCD panel changes in the following button. "initial screen" → "system information" → "user-defined information" → order by pressing "error log" → "BIOS POST code". FUJITSU is stopped being pressed. ROOM21 * The display is an example.
Page 41 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide System Event Log Message entries: 40 is stopped being pressed. Keeps pressing Keeps pressing OFF by power switch 27.07.2005 21:10:15 Keeps pressing System Event Log System Event Log Message 1 of 16 Message 40 of 40...
Page 42: Workflow
Chapter 1 Overview 1.5 Workflow To start the server operation, perform the following procedures. Installing the server Referring to "Safety Precautions" and "Start Guide" install the server to a suitable place. Preparing the server - Install hardware options - Set hardware Referring to "2.1 Preparation on the server", "Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options"...
Page 43 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation This chapter explains the preparation on the server and cautions necessary before OS installation. Please read this chapter before starting installation. 2.1 Preparation on the Server ......2.2 Selecting the Installation Method .
Page 44: Preparation On The Server
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.1 Preparation on the Server Before starting installation, install internal options to the server and perform necessary hardware settings. 2.1.1 Installing Internal and External Options Internal options are classified into those that must be installed before the OS installation and those that must be installed after the OS installation.
Page 45: Lan Cable
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ■ Cautions for Installing a Memory Module This server supports up to 32GB of memory. However, the maximum installable size varies depending on the OS. Furthermore, since the server uses part of the memory as PCI resources, the maximum available size is limited.
Page 46: Hardware Settings
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.1.2 Hardware Settings Before starting installation, set necessary hardware, such as the BIOS Setup Utility. ■ Boot Maintenance Manager ● Changing the Boot Drive To change the boot drive, use the Boot Maintenance Manager. For the changing procedures, refer to "8.2.3 Boot Maintenance Manager"...
Page 47 This server supports onboard SCSI array controller and the array system is configured by default. Use the Web BIOS to check or change the array configuration. Check or change the configuration as necessary before the OS installation, referring to "PRIMERGY RX600 S2 Onboard SCSI RAID User's Guide".
Page 48: Selecting The Installation Method
To set up multiple servers with the same model and configuration, refer to "3.5 Installation on Multiple (the Second and Subsequent) Servers" ( pg.106). Linux For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY What OS will you use? website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 49: Precautions On Installation
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 2.3 Precautions on Installation Read the following notes before starting OS installation. 2.3.1 Installation Partition Size For installation using ServerStart, the installation partition size can be set as follows, depending on the OS to be installed and format.
Page 50: Notes On Configuring Raid
• RAID level 5 (recommended): 3 to 5 units • RAID level 10: 4 units ■ Array Configuration For details on the array configuration, refer to "PRIMERGY RX600 S2 Onboard SCSI RAID User’s Guide". ■ Checking before OS Installation ●...
Page 51: Cautions For Using Serverstart
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 2.3.4 Cautions for Using ServerStart ■ Operating ServerStart Most ServerStart operations are performed with the mouse. Items may not be moved with the [Tab] key or cursor keys. Be sure to use the mouse when operating ServerStart.
Page 52: Expansion Cards Supported By Serverstart
■ Notes on Using an onboard SCSI array controller The onboard SCSI array controller must be configured before the OS is installed. To check the onboard SCSI array controller settings, start up WebBIOS. For more details, refer to "PRIMERGY RX600 S2 Onboard SCSI RAID User’s Guide".
Page 53: Preparation For Using Serverstart On A Client Computer
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 2.4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer When using the preconfiguration mode for setting installation information in advance or when creating a driver disk using the FloppyBuilder function, install ServerStart on the client computer.
Page 54 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation Click [Next]. The [License Agreement] window appears. Select [I accept the license agreement] and click [Next]. The [User Information] window appears. Enter the user information of the software and click [Next]. The [Destination Folder] window appears. Specify the installation folder and click [Next].
Page 55 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Specify whether or not to copy the contents of the CD. When you select [Yes] for "enable the use of ServerStart without CD.", you can start the preconfiguration mode on the client computer without using the CD-ROM.
Page 56: Uninstalling Serverstart
Select [Fujitsu ServerStart] and click [Remove] (or [Modify]). When the uninstallation is executed successfully, Fujitsu ServerStart is deleted. If [ServerStart - remote installation] has been installed using ServerStart, "FjPXEServer" seems undeleted. Leave it and complete the operation.
Page 57 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart This chapter explains how to install the OS in the server using ServerStart. 3.1 Guided Mode ....... . . 3.2 Preconfiguration Mode .
Page 58: Chapter 3 Os Installation Using Serverstart
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1 Guided Mode In guided mode, follow the wizard to specify hardware configuration and the OS to be installed, save the information necessary for installation in a configuration file, and install the OS. 3.1.1 Starting Up the Guided Mode Start up the guided mode.
Page 59 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide The network setting window for remote installation appears. Click [OK]. The [Initialization of ServerStart core running] window appears and the ServerStart initialization process starts. Depending on the hardware configuration, this process may take a few minutes.
Page 60 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart When the process is completed, the [Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk] window appears. Click [Build a ServerStart Floppy Disk]. " Creation of a ServerStart floppy disk starts. When the creation is completed, the Floppy disk has "...
Page 61 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Click [Prepare & initiate an unattended installation of (OS)]. The guided mode for the selected OS starts up. Start up the wizards to set items in the following procedures. Exiting the wizard returns the display to the guided mode window.
Page 62: Open/Create A Configuration File
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1.2 Open/create a Configuration File Open a configuration file. Or create a new one. Click [Start here to create a complete configuration file]. The [Open ServerStart Configuration File] window appears. Once a configuration file is opened, another file cannot be opened until you click [Close and save Configuration File].
Page 63: Raid Wizard
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 3.1.3 RAID Wizard Configure RAID. Click [RAID Wizard: Settings for the RAID system]. The [RAID Configuration] window appears. Only array controllers already installed are displayed. The number of hard disk units connected to the array controller is displayed.
Page 64: Disk Wizard
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1.4 Disk Wizard Create and format hard disk partitions. The disk wizard starts up with the default settings. Be sure to click [MODIFY] to check the settings. Change them as necessary. Click [Disk Wizard: Hard disk partitioning and formatting]. The [Disk Overview] window appears.
Page 65 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Add a partition 1. Click [ADD]. The [Disk Configuration] window appears. 2. Set items and click [continue]. The new partition is added to the partition list. Remove a partition 1. Select the partition to remove and click [REMOVE].
Page 66: Os Installation Wizard
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1.5 OS Installation Wizard Set computer information, user information, and the network protocol. ServerStart can configure multiple network patterns. When configuring a domain controller, refer to "Using ServerStart to Configure the Network". The setup window differs depending on the OS to be installed. The following describes operations on Windows Server 2003.
Page 67 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide When using the CD-ROM applied Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003, select the [(OS) including SP1] menu from the [Operating System Type] list. The [Installation Directory and Time Zone] window appears. Set items and click [Next].
Page 68 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Set items and click [Next]. The [Network Protocol] window appears.
Page 69 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Set items and click [Next]. The [Software Components] window appears.
Page 70 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Set items and click [Next]. The [Services] window appears. Set items and click [leave wizard]. The OS installation wizard closes.
Page 71: Application Wizard
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 3.1.6 Application Wizard Specify installation of supplied applications such as high reliability tools. Click [Application Wizard: Select additional software components]. The application wizard appears. From the [Installable applications] list, select applications to be installed and click [>>].
Page 72: Close/Save The Configuration File
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1.7 Close/save the Configuration File When settings in all wizards are completed, save the configuration file. Click [Close and save Configuration File]. The [Save ServerStart Configuration File] window appears. Click [Save As]. The configuration file is saved. You can specify any name for the configuration file.
Page 73 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide After 10 seconds, installation starts automatically. • When RAID has been configured, the system restarts. • If a message prompting you to insert the Service Pack CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK]. This message does not appear when Service Pack is not selected.
Page 74: Preconfiguration Mode
For Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Professional, and if the contents of the ServerStart CD-ROM has been copied to the computer 1. Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears.
Page 75 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Click [FloppyBuilder]. The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears. Click [ServerStart Status Diskette]. A message prompting you to insert the floppy disk appears. Insert the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with the server and click [OK]. Set the ServerStart floppy disk in the write-enabled state.
Page 76 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Select the OS to be installed. The [Preparing the Installation] window appears.
Page 77: Configure Settings In Wizards
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 3.2.2 Configure Settings in Wizards Click the wizards to set items in the following procedures. For setting procedures, refer to description on guided mode wizards ("3.1.2 Open/create a Configuration File" ( pg.62) to "3.1.6 Application Wizard"...
Page 78: Close/Save The Configuration File
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.2.3 Close/save the Configuration File When settings in all wizards are completed, save the configuration file. Click [Close and save Configuration File]. The [Save ServerStart Configuration File] window appears. Click [Save As]. The [ServerStart Session IP Settings] window appears. Set items when performing remote installation.
Page 79: Starting Os Installation
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 3.2.4 Starting OS Installation Install the OS to the server using the created configuration file. During installation, do not use the mouse or keyboard unless it is necessary for installation operations. Otherwise, installation may fail.
Page 80 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart • If a message prompting you to insert the ServerView CD-ROM appears, insert the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD and click [OK]. This message does not appear when ServerView will not be installed or the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD has been inserted already.
Page 81: Expert Mode
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 3.3 Expert Mode In expert mode, start up Disk Manager, format the installation partition, and install the Use the expert mode only when you want to perform installation while maintaining the existing partitions. Use the guided mode for normal installation.
Page 82 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [Click here to prepare and/or initiate an operating system installation]. The [Select the operating system to be installed] window appears. Click [Special Hints on Operating System Installation] and read the contents. Important information such as limitations on disk configuration is described. Click [MS Windows Operating Systems].
Page 83: Disk Manager
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 3.3.2 Disk Manager Start up Disk Manager and format the installation partition. Click [Use Disk Manager to partition and format your disk drives]. Disk Manager starts up. Format the OS installation partition. Select the OS installation partition and click the [Partition] menu →...
Page 84: Os Installation Wizard
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.3.3 OS Installation Wizard Set computer information, user information, and the network protocol. ServerStart can configure multiple network patterns. When configuring a domain controller, refer to "Using ServerStart to Configure the Network". The setting window differs depending on the OS to be installed. The following describes operations on Windows Server 2003.
Page 85: Application Wizard
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Set items and click [leave wizard]. The display returns to the expert mode window. 3.3.4 Application Wizard Specify installation of supplied applications such as high reliability tools. For details on the application wizard, refer to "3.1.6 Application Wizard" ( pg.71).
Page 86 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Enter the file name and click [Save As]. Installation starts automatically. • If a message prompting you to insert the Service Pack CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK]. This message does not appear when Service Pack is not selected. •...
Page 87 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide When a message on installation completion appears, press any key. Restart the system. Click [Start] → [Shutdown]. Select [Restart] and click [OK]. The system restarts. When the system restarts, log on to the server using the Administrator account for the local computer.
Page 88: Remote Installation
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.4 Remote Installation ServerStart supports remote installation. Before performing remote installation, be sure to read "Cautions for Remote Installation" in the online help. 3.4.1 Overview of Remote Installation Remote installation is a method to save resources necessary for installation, such as the OS and Service Pack, in a different server on the network and install them via the network.
Page 89 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ● Remote Installation Using a PXE Server In remote installation using a PXE server, the network startup (PXE) function of the PXE server starts up the target server and performs installation in preconfiguration mode. This method is used when the target server does not have a CD-ROM or floppy disk drive.
Page 90: System Requirements For Remote Resource/Pxe Servers
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.4.2 System Requirements for Remote Resource/PXE Servers Because remote installation is performed via a network, the environment must have at least one Windows server and a local area network. In addition, the following environment is required. ■...
Page 91: Preparation Of The Pxe Server (When The Pxe Server Is Used)
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ● Checking Server Free Space The following table shows the amount of free space required for each installation resource. table: Free Space Required for Resources Resource Required free space ServerStart About 650MB Windows Server 2003...
Page 92 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [Add or Remove Windows Components]. Click the [Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)] service from [Network Services]. The DHCP service is installed. Create and configure a DHCP scope so that the IP address can be distributed. ■...
Page 93 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Select the installation folder and click [Next]. To change the installation folder, click [Browse] and select the folder. The [Select Features] window appears. Configure [ServerStart - remote installation] so that it will be installed. Clicking [Disk Cost] displays the following widow where you can check the amount of free...
Page 94 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [Next]. The [contents tree] window appears. Configure the ServerStart image necessary for network startup (PXE) and click [Next]. The [Useraccount for access to the content tree] window appears.
Page 95 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Specify the user account for the content tree and click [Next]. The [PXE server] window appears. Select [yes] when the PXE server performs the DHCP service or select [no] when the DHCP and PXE servers are configured separately. Then click [Next].
Page 96: Checking Services
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [show Readme file]. The [Readme] window appears. Read the text. When you finish, click [ ] in the upper-right corner of the window to close the [Readme] window. Click [Next]. The image file is copied. The image file copying process takes about 10 to 20 minutes.
Page 97 Guest account to obtain the image via network startup (PXE). → → → Click [Start] [Programs] [Accessories] [Windows Explorer] and move to the TFTP path (the default is C:\Program Files\Fujitsu Siemens\DeploymentService\tftp). Right-click the TFTP folder and click [Properties].
Page 98: Preparation Of Remote Resources
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click the [Security] tab, add the Guest account, and set the "Read and execute", "View folder contents list", and "Read" access permissions. The preparation of the PXE server has been completed. Then, perform "3.4.4 Preparation of Remote Resources" ( pg.98). 3.4.4 Preparation of Remote Resources Store resources to be installed on the remote resource server (PXE server) before starting installation.
Page 99: Starting Remote Installation Using A Pxe Server
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 3.4.5 Starting Remote Installation Using a PXE Server Perform remote installation using a PXE server in the following procedures. Checking the Network Startup (PXE) Setting Checking the MAC Address Creating a Configuration File (Setting of remote installation) Starting remote Installation ■...
Page 100 On the PXE server, start up ServerStart. If ServerStart has already been started, you do not have to restart it. If it is not started, click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. The [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears.
Page 101 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Configure remote installation. 1. Enter the "MAC address of target system". 2. Select the "PRIMERGY model type". 3. Specify the "Configuration File" containing the installation settings. Click [Start Installation]. Installation starts. All disk contents on the target server are deleted.
Page 102: Starting Remote Installation Using A Remote Resource Server
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Turn on the target server. It is started up via the network (PXE) and installation starts. When the resources have been copied, the "Preparation for automatic OS installation has completed." message appears. Subsequent installation is performed automatically. When the installation is completed, an installation completion message appears on the target server.
Page 103 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ■ Checking Remote Resources Check that the remote resource server is shared properly. Start up "Command Prompt" on the remote resource server. Enter the following and press the [Enter] key. prompt:>net share Check that the created shared folder is displayed properly.
Page 104 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [MS Windows Operating Systems]. The [Install Microsoft Windows Operating System Installation] window appears. Select the OS to install and the mode. Set items in wizards and save the configuration file. For settings in wizards, refer to "3.1 Guided Mode" ( pg.58) or "3.3 Expert Mode" ( pg.81). Set items in wizards and save the configuration file.
Page 105 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Click [Start]. Installation starts. At steps where the CD-ROM for resources such as the OS to be installed is necessary, the resource is automatically acquired from the resource server via the network. Eject the CD-ROM and floppy disk and click [OK].
Page 106: Installation On Multiple (The Second And Subsequent) Servers
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.5 Installation on Multiple (the Second and Subsequent) Servers This chapter explains how to perform installation on multiple servers using ServerStart. By editing the configuration file created for installation on the first server, you can use it for installation on other servers of the same model and configuration.
Page 107: Installation In Guided Mode
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 3.5.2 Installation in Guided Mode Edit the configuration file and perform installation in guided mode. Turn on the server and insert the ServerStart CD-ROM immediately after that. ServerStart starts up and a message appears prompting you to insert the ServerStart floppy disk.
Page 108: Installation In Preconfiguration Mode
When the CD has been copied on Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Professional 1. Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. When Windows NT is used or CD has not been copied 1.
Page 109 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Insert the ServerStart floppy disk copied in the preparatory procedure into the floppy disk drive and click [Start here to configuration file]. The [Open ServerStart Configuration File] window appears. Specify "SerStartBatch.ini" on drive A and click [Create].
Page 110 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart...
Page 111: Chapter 4 Manual Os Installation
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation This chapter explains how to install the OS without using ServerStart. 4.1 Creating Driver Disks ......112 4.2 Starting Manual Installation .
Page 112: Creating Driver Disks
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.1 Creating Driver Disks When installing the OS manually, it is necessary to create driver installation disks beforehand. Also, driver disks must be created when you add an expansion card during server operation. 4.1.1 Required Driver Disks Prepare for the floppy disks in advance to create the driver disks.
Page 113: For Windows 2000 Server
Fibre Channel Controller (PG-FC201) PG-FC201 Windows 2000/2003 Drivers Disk V5.20a8 SAF-TE Driver SAF-TE Driver V1.0.0.0 Other expansion cards Driver supplied with the expansion card *1: Created by the ServerStart FloppyBuilder function For the latest drivers, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 114: How To Create Driver Disks [Floppybuilder Function]
● For Creation on a Client Computer When the CD has been copied on Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Professional Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears.
Page 115 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide When Windows NT is used or the CD has not been copied Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM into the client computer. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. ● For Creation on the Server Please confirm the floppy disk drive of the USB connection has been connected before turning on the power supply of the Serve.
Page 116 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Click [OK]. The [Initializing ServerStart] window appears and the ServerStart initialization process starts. Depending on the hardware configuration, this process may take a few minutes. When the process is completed, the [Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk] window appears. Click [or Insert a ServerStart Floppy Disk to Start ServerStart].
Page 117 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ■ Creating Driver Disks Start up ServerStart and confirm that the [Welcome to ServerStart] window is displayed. Click [FloppyBuilder]. The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears. Select the Drivers Diskettes for Windows Server 2003/Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 x64.
Page 118: Starting Manual Installation
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.2 Starting Manual Installation This section explains the procedures for installing the OS manually. Please confirm the floppy disk drive of the USB connection has been connected before turning on the power supply of the Server. 4.2.1 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Create driver disks.
Page 119 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 2. When the "Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:" message appears, insert the driver disk created from the driver’s CD and press the [Enter] key. The following message appears.
Page 120: Installing Windows Server 2003
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 5. Click the [Driver] tab and click [Update Driver]. The "Device Driver Upgrade Wizard" window appears. 6. Check [No, not this time] and click [Next]. 7. Click [Next]. 8. Select [Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)] and click [Next]. 9.
Page 121 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Install the Drivers manually. 1. When the following message appears, press the [S] key. To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S.
Page 122: Installing Windows 2000 Server
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Install the SAF-TE driver. 1. Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM into the drive of the server. When the ServerStart window appears, exit ServerStart. 2. Click [Start] → [Administrative Tools] → [Computer Management]. 3. Click [Device Manager]. 4.
Page 123 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide The [Windows 2000 Server Setup] window appears. Immediately, the following message appears at the bottom of the window. Press the [F6] key. Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver ...
Page 124 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Install the ChipSet driver. 1. Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM into the drive of the server. When the ServerStart window appears, exit ServerStart. 2. Execute the following command on the ServerStart CD-ROM. [CD-ROM drive] :\DRV\ChipSet\Intel\General\W32\infinst_autol.exe The installation wizard starts up. 3.
Page 125: Installing Linux
The installation of Windows 2000 Server has completed. ● Before Starting Operation After OS installation, refer to "Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation" ( pg.133) and perform the necessary procedures. 4.2.4 Installing Linux For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 126: Installing The Lan Driver
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.3 Installing the LAN Driver This section explains the procedure for installing the driver. In addition to the case where the OS is installed manually, the driver must be installed when a LAN card is added. 4.3.1 Installing the LAN Driver (Windows Server 2003 x64) Perform the following procedures on all LAN device names under [Network adapters] in [Device Manager].
Page 127: Installing The Lan Driver (Windows Server 2003)
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 4.3.2 Installing the LAN Driver (Windows Server 2003) The LAN driver installation procedure differs depending on whether the network adapter was recognized during the OS installation. For the following LAN cards, the network adapter is recognized when the card is mounted during OS installation.
Page 128: Updating Lan Drivers
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation When the LAN driver is installed to [Other devices] before updating the driver for the network adapter recognized immediately after the OS installation When driver installation starts, the following window appears. Clicking [Finish] displays the [Help and Support Center] window. Click [X] to close the window. After installation, the "!"...
Page 129 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ■ Installing the LAN Driver Perform the following procedures on each [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices] in [Device Manager]. Insert the driver disk created from the ServerStart CD-ROM into the server. For the onboard LAN, insert the ServerStart CD-ROM.
Page 130: Installing The Lan Driver (Windows 2000 Server)
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.3.3 Installing the LAN Driver (Windows 2000 Server) Insert the driver disk created from the ServerStart CD-ROM into the server. Right-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop and select [Manage] from the displayed menu. Click [Device Manager].
Page 131: Latest Drivers
Intel(R) PRO/1000 P Dual Port Server Adapter PG-1862 Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter PG-1882 Intel(R) PRO/1000 MF Server Adapter PG-1892 Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Server Adapter 4.3.4 Latest Drivers For the latest drivers, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 132 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation...
Page 133 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation This chapter explains the operations to be performed after OS installation. Be sure to perform these operations before operating the server. 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting ....134 5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery .
Page 134: Chapter 5 Operations After Os Installation
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting Before starting operating this server, configure the setting for obtaining memory dump. The setting procedure varies between Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Server. ● Memory Dump If memory dump is set, debugging information will be automatically saved when a STOP error (fatal system error) occurs in the system.
Page 135 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide • Memory dump file: Depending on the used amount of kernel-mode address space during STOP ● Small Memory Dump Minimum amount of useful information for problem identification is recorded. If this option is specified, a new file is created each time the system unexpectedly stops.
Page 136 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Set as follows: 1. In the [Write debugging information] section, select the memory dump file type. • Small memory dump (64KB) Minimum information is recorded to the memory dump file. Each time a fatal error occurs, a new file is created in the directory specified in [Small dump directory].
Page 137 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Click the [Advanced] tab. Click [Change] in the [Virtual memory] section. The [Virtual Memory] window appears. Specify the drive where the paging file is to be created. In [Drive], select the drive where the system is installed.
Page 138: How To Obtain Memory Dump For Windows 2000 Server
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Select [Custom size] and enter a value in [Initial size]. The value depends on the type of the set dump file. Specify a value larger than the value shown in [Recommended] in [Total paging file size for all drives].
Page 139 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide • Required size Installed physical memory × 1.3 Complete memory dump cannot be used on the computer in which the 2GB or more RAM is installed. ● Kernel Memory Dump Information of only kernel memory space is recorded. When the system unexpectedly stops, the process that records information to the log file is speeded up.
Page 140 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click the [Advanced] tab and click [Startup and Recovery]. The [Startup and Recovery] window appears. Set as follows: 1. In the [Write debugging information] section, select the memory dump file type. • Small memory dump (2MB or more) Minimum information is recorded to the memory dump file.
Page 141 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ■ Paging File Setting Set up the paging file according to the following procedures: Log on to the server with administrator privileges. Check free space of the drive where the system is installed. ■ Check the required amount of free space according to "...
Page 142 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [Change] in the [Virtual memory] section. The [Virtual Memory] window appears. Specify the drive where the paging file is to be created. In [Drive], select the drive where the system is installed. The selected drive is displayed in [Drive] in [Paging file size for selected drive]. Specify the [Initial size].
Page 143: Creating A Disk For System Recovery
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery If the installation of the OS was performed manually, create a system recovery disk. If the system file, system configuration or environment setting change at startup, etc., are damaged, such data can be reconstructed using the recovery information stored in the created system recovery disk.
Page 144: Creating A System Recovery Disk For Windows 2000 Server
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation When the process is completed, a message appears. Eject the floppy disk according to the message and put a label on it. Label Example: "Windows Automated System Recovery Disk: Backup.bkf, Created at 12:00 04/ 01/2003"...
Page 145: Storing The System Configuration Information
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 5.3 Storing the System Configuration Information Before starting operations, store the configuration information of the BIOS Setup Utility. By storing this information, the system can be recovered with the stored information in case of a system failure (such as when the information is deleted due to the drain of the built-in battery).
Page 146: How To Store The Bios Information
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.3.1 How to Store the BIOS Information Store the BIOS information according to the following procedures. Before starting the operation, if the "OS Boot Monitoring" function of ServerView is enabled, disable it (it is disabled by default). If you start up the system while the "OS Boot Monitoring"...
Page 147: How To Recover The Bios Information
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 5.3.2 How to Recover the BIOS Information If the information configured with the BIOS Setup Utility was deleted due to a drain of the built-in server battery, etc., restore the BIOS information according to the following procedures.
Page 148: Creating Maintenance Tools
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.4 Creating Maintenance Tools This section explains how to create tools for maintaining the server. Maintenance tools are created with the FloppyBuilder function of ServerStart. With the FloppyBuilder function of ServerStart, you can create the following tool: •...
Page 149 For Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Professional, and if the contents of the ServerStart CD-ROM has been copied to the computer Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. For Windows NT, or if the ServerStart CD-ROM has not been copied to the computer Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM into the client computer's CD-ROM drive.
Page 150 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [OK]. The [Initializing ServerStart] window appears and the ServerStart initialization process starts. Depending on the hardware configuration, this process may take a few minutes. When the process is completed, the [Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk] window appears. Click [or Insert a ServerStart Floppy Disk to Start ServerStart].
Page 151 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ■ Creating a DOS Floppy Disk Start up ServerStart and confirm that the [Welcome to ServerStart] window is displayed. Click [FloppyBuilder]. The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears. Click [DOS Diskette]. Insert the prepared floppy disk by following the message.
Page 152: Notes Before Operating The Server
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.5 Notes Before Operating the Server This section explains the settings required before starting to operate the server. For the respective settings, refer to "First Step Guide". • If a LAN card was added, install a driver according to "4.3 Installing the LAN Driver" ( pg.126). •...
Page 153: Notes On Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide You cannot change the drive letters for the system and boot drive. ■ For Windows Server 2003 Click [Start] → [Administrative Tools] → [Computer Management]. Click [Disk Management]. Right-click the partition to change the letter and click [Change Drive Letter and Path].
Page 154 Configuration Using ServerView For details about ServerView, refer to the "ServerView User's Guide". This setting can be found in "3.2.4 Serious Error Handling (ASR)". Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerView] → [ServerView] to start ServerView. Click [ServerView] → [Action].
Page 155: Turning The Power On Via A Lan
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 5.5.5 Turning the Power On via a LAN You can turn the power on the server from a client (via a LAN) by utilizing the Wakeup on LAN (WOL) function. Be sure to install ServerView to control the power supply via a LAN.
Page 156 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation ● Unintentional Power-off Prevention We recommend the installation of a special power supply device (such as a distribution board) to prevent unplanned power shut-offs.
Page 157: Lan Driver Advanced Setup [Bacs]
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 5.6 LAN Driver Advanced Setup [BACS] BACS is an integrated GUI application consisting of programs such as BASP (Broadcom Advanced Server Program) that provides the load balancing feature, etc., by teaming up multiple adapters. BACS is used in the following situations: •...
Page 158 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [Next]. License agreement window appears. Click [I accept the terms in the license agreement] and click [Next]. Custom Set up window appears. Click [Install]. Click [OK]. Click [Finish]. ■ For Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server If the OS was installed using ServerStart, "BACS"...
Page 159: Load Balance
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Executet the following file contained in the ServerStart CD-ROM. [CD-ROM drive]: \PROGRAMS\GENERAL\Broadcom\MgmtApps\setup.exe The installer starts up. Proceed the installation by following the window instructions. When the window below appears during the installation procedure, check [BASP] and click [Next].
Page 160 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [Create a Team] from the [Tools] menu. Specify [Name] and [Team Type] for the team in the [New Team Configuration] window.
Page 161 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Select an adapter to add to the created team from [Available adapters], click the [ ] and [ ] buttons, and move the adapter to [Load Balance Members] or [Standby Member]. When adding adapter "[0005] Broadcom NetXreme Gigabit Ethernet", the following message appears but click [Yes ] and go to the next step.
Page 162: Vlan Setup Procedure
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.6.3 VLAN Setup Procedure Start up BACS. The procedure differs depending on the OS being used. For Windows Server 2003 1. Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Broadcom Control Suite 2]. For Windows 2000 Server 1.
Page 163: Cautions On Using The Teaming (Slb (Auto-Fallback Disable)) Function
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 5.6.4 Cautions on Using the Teaming (SLB (Auto-Fallback Disable)) Function When a primary adapter is recovered from a failure during standby operation, auto-fallback is not performed for the primary adapter. Communication is continued with the standby adapter.
Page 164 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Select the Team name of the Teamed Up adapter, and click [Fallback] from the [Team Properties] tab in the right pane of the window. Confirm that the mark moved from the standby adapter to the primary adapter and communication is maintained.
Page 165: Lan Driver Advanced Setup [Intel® Proset]
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 5.7 LAN Driver Advanced Setup ® [Intel PROSet] ® "Intel PROSet" is a tool for configuring details on the LAN driver. This is used in the following cases. • Use the Teaming function between LAN cards or between a LAN card and the onboard LAN •...
Page 166: Notes On Referring To The Intel® Proset Help Topics
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation ■ For Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server If the OS is installed using ServerStart, Intel® PROSet is already installed with the driver. If the OS is installed manually, Intel® PROSet will not be installed. Execute the following file contained in the ServerStart CD-ROM.
Page 167: Cautions For Pg-1852/1862/188X/189Xlan Driver V9.2
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 5.7.3 Cautions for PG-1852/1862/188x/189xLAN Driver V9.2 ■ Event Log Once a Team is setup, multiple identical logs from the same source that starts with the following log may be stored in the system log file of the event viewer at system start-up.
Page 168: Vlan
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation ■ Teaming Configuration Procedure ® Start up Intel PROSet. The procedure differs depending on the OS being used. For Windows Server 2003 1. Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Intel(R) PROSet Wired]. For Windows 2000 Server 1.
Page 169: Local Address Setting
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ■ VLAN Configuration Procedure ® Start up Intel PROSet. The procedure differs depending on the OS being used. For Windows Server 2003 1. Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Intel(R) PROSet Wired]. For Windows 2000 Server 1.
Page 170: Jumbo Frame
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [Apply]. 5.7.7 Jumbo Frame 1000BASE-T/1000BASE-SX supports Jumbo frame. When using Jumbo frame, construct the Jumbo frame network using only devices that support Jumbo frame and apply the settings that will enable Jumbo frame. Configure setting for Jumbo frame according to the following procedures.
Page 171 Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools For stable PRIMERGY server operations, we recommend that high reliability tools be installed. This chapter explains the installation and necessary settings of high reliability tools. 6.1 RAID Management Tool [Global Array Manager] ..172 6.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] .
Page 172: Raid Management Tool [Global Array Manager]
Enter a name in the [Open:] field as follows and click [OK]. [CD-ROM drive]: \PROGRAMS\GENERAL\LSI\GAM\install.bat Installation starts and the wizard window appears. For subsequent procedures, refer to "PRIMERGY RX600 S2 Onboard SCSI RAID User’s Guide". ● When an error screen appears after installation (Windows Server 2003 only) If Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 is applied, the following message may appear.
Page 173: Server Monitoring Tool [Serverview]
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 6.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] ServerView constantly monitors the status of the servers' hardware in the network and provides a console with which the administrator can check the status of all the servers at a glance. When using ServerView, the server hardware is monitored all the time.
Page 174: Installing Serverview
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools ● Voltage Monitoring ServerView monitors the voltage. In an environment where ServerView is not applied, voltage irregularities cannot be detected during operation. In order to detect the problem, the server must reboot to run the BIOS Setup Utility or the Server Management Tools. As leaving the voltage surges, the server may malfunction or data loss may occur.
Page 175 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ■ Boot Monitoring Setting We recommend enabling the "Boot Monitoring" function after ServerView is installed. For setting procedures and explanation on the function, refer to "[Restart Settings] Tab" of "3.2.4 Serious Error Handling" in "ServerView User’s Guide".
Page 176: Solving Problems Early [Dsnap]
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools 6.3 Solving Problems Early [DSNAP] DSNAP is a tool for collectively acquiring failure investigation information such as server environment information. OS installation using ServerStart If the OS is installed using ServerStart, DSNAP is installed with the OS and other high reliability tools. 6.3.1 Installing DSNAP When installing DSNAP separately, copy the following file stored in the ServerStart CD-ROM into the server's hard disk.
Page 177: Installing Internal Options
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options This chapter explains how to install and remove the various internal options. 7.1 Before Installing Internal Options ....178 7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover .
Page 178: Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.1 Before Installing Internal Options The following types of internal options can be installed in this server. "Memory board" 5-inch storage bay (Internal 5-inch option) Memory Expansion card 3.5-inch storage bay (Internal hard disk unit) If the optional devices listed below are purchased, refer to the following to check the packaged items before installing.
Page 179 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide • Before installing/removing internal options to/from the server, turn off the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices. Also unplug all power cables from the outlet. Failure to do so can cause electric shock ("1.4.3 Turning Off the Server"...
Page 180: Removing And Attaching The Top Cover
Slide the server. Hold the handles from inside and pull the server out toward you until it clicks, so that it locks. For details on how to slide the server out of the rack, refer to “PRIMERGY RX600 S2 Rack Mount Guide“.
Page 181: Attaching The Top Cover
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide Loosen the (two) screws on the front side. Slide the top cover to the direction of the arrow, and then remove it from the server. Top cover Attaching the Top Cover To attach the top cover, simply reverse the removal procedures.
Page 182: Installing Cpus
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.3 Installing CPUs The server can have up to four CPUs by adding optional CPUs. • Before installing or removing a CPUs, turn off the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices. Also unplug all power cables from the outlet.
Page 183: Installable Cpus And Notes
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide 7.3.2 Installable CPUs and Notes Installable CPUs The following CPUs can be installed in this server. Table: Installable CPUs Product name Model Processor Xeon MP 3.16GHz/1MB PG-FG207 Processor Xeon MP 3.66GHz/1MB PG-FG208 Processor Xeon MP 3.33GHz/8MB...
Page 184 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Remove the upper processor air baffle. Insert your fingers in the hole in the top of the baffle, and then lift the baffle up to remove it by pushing the latches inward. Processor air baffle Push the latches inward Remove the memory board and dummy cover of the memory boards.
Page 185 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide Remove the dummy heat sink. Turn the four fastened screws in the direction of the arrow and remove them. Dummy Heat sink Release the lever on the CPU socket. Pull up to open the socket lever fully. A CPU cannot be installed unless the socket lever is fully open.
Page 186 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Install the CPU. Align the triangle on the CPU socket (pin no. 1 marking) with the triangle on the CPU. Insert the pins into the socket, and then return the socket lever to the original position. Pin no.1 marking •...
Page 187 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide Install the VRM. The installing location differs depending on where the CPU was added. Install the VRM in the VRM slot at the wall side of the server when you added CPU3, install the VRM in the VRM slot at center side of the server when you added CPU4.
Page 188: Defective Cpu Disconnection Function
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Install the upper processor air baffle. Insert the latches on the sides of the baffle into the sides of the server, and then insert the notches on the front side of the baffle into the front of the server to install the cover. Install the cable through the sides of the baffle.
Page 189 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide Replacing the Defective CPU Replace the defective CPU with a new one according to "7.3.3 How to Install CPUs" ( pg.183). After replacing the CPU, start the BIOS Setup Utility and change the [Processor Retest] setting on the [Processor] menu from [Disabled] to [Enabled].
Page 190: Installing Memory Modules
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.4 Installing Memory Modules Additional memory will help increase the amount of data that can be read at a time and improve the server processing capability. • When installing or removing a Memory Modules, turn off the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices.
Page 191: Where To Install The Memory Modules
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide 7.4.1 Where to Install the Memory Modules Install memory modules in the memory slots on the memory board. One memory board is installed by default, and up to four memory boards can be installed in this server.
Page 192: Memory Redundant Functions
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Notes When Installing Memory Identifying Memory Modules Check that the number beginning with "CA" (e.g., CA05946-E101) printed on the label is the same on the two DIMMs. Be sure to use a pair of modules with the same number. If the DIMMs have identification labels, be sure to install a pair of DIMMs with the same capacity with the label placed in the same location.
Page 193 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide Memory Mirroring Function Memory mirroring uses two or four memory boards. The available capacity (logical capacity) of the memory is the half of that of the physical memory. One memory board is set as primary and the other as secondary.
Page 194 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Select [View Configuration Detail] and press the [Enter] key. The View Configuration Detail submenu window appears. Check that [Configuration Possible] and [Hot Replace] are set to [Yes]. If [No] is displayed, the memory modules were not installed correctly. Install them correctly according to the installation conditions.
Page 195 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide Install memory modules according to the installation conditions. Start the BIOS Setup Utility. Select the [Memory] menu, [Configure System RAS and Performance], and then press the [Enter] key. Select [Desired Memory Configuration], and press the [Enter] key. Select [RAID], and press the [Enter] key.
Page 196 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options • Install memory modules with the same capacity in Bank 1 and 2 on the memory board. There are no restrictions among memory boards. • Install the memory boards in the order of Memory Board A (the standard board), Memory Board B, Memory Board C, and Memory Board D.
Page 197: How To Install Memory Modules
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide 7.4.4 How to Install Memory Modules Turn off the server and connected devices, and unplug all power cables from the outlet. Remove the top cover. "7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover" (pg.180) Touch a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity.
Page 198 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options To remove the dummy cover of the memory board Press the lock at the center of the dummy cover and lift the dummy cover up to remove. Memory board Dummy cover Remove the memory cover from the memory board. 1.
Page 199 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide To replace the memory module, open outward the retention clips on both sides of the slot. • Make sure not to open the clips outward too quickly because the memory module may pop up, which could cause damage.
Page 200: Defective Memory Disconnection Function
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.4.5 Defective Memory Disconnection Function This server is equipped with a defective memory disconnection function. This function disconnects the memory judged to be defective (abnormal) during Power On Self Test (POST) to start the server. When POST is executed, if the memory capacity is discovered to be smaller than the capacity of the memory installed, there is a possibility of memory defect.
Page 201 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide Check the status of the memory board power LED. If it is lit, press the power button of the memory board that contains the defective memory. Check that the power LED of the memory board is turned off.
Page 202 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Install the memory board in the server. Press the board firmly until the handle locks to mount it. The memory board cannot be powered on if the handle doesn't lock. Press the power button of the memory board. The power LED flashes and then stays lit.
Page 203: Installing Expansion Cards
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide 7.5 Installing Expansion Cards This section explains the types of expansion card, notes and installation procedures. • When installing or removing an expansion card, turn off the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices. Also unplug all power cables from the outlet.
Page 204: Where To Install An Expansion Card
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.5.1 Where to Install an Expansion Card This server has seven PCI slots to accommodate up to seven expansion cards. PCI slot 7 PCI-X 64bit 100MHz PCI slot 6 Non hot-pluggable Hot-pluggable PCI slot 5 PCI slot 4 PCI-Express x4 PCI slot 3...
Page 205 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide Hot Swappable PCI Slots The PCI slots 1 through 5 of this server are hot-swappable PCI slots. If an expansion card has a failure, you can replace the failed expansion card without turning off this server and its peripheral devices.
Page 206: Installable Expansion Cards And Notes On Installation
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.5.2 Installable Expansion Cards and Notes on Installation Installable Expansion Cards Up to seven expansion cards listed in the following table can be installed in the server. Table: List of Installable Expansion Cards Number of Installable card (Model name) PCI bus Remarks...
Page 207 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide Notes on Installing Expansion Cards Install installable expansion cards only. Also, check the following notes in advance. Card-specific cautions Before installing an expansion card, refer to the notes in the user's guide supplied with the card and notes supplied with the server.
Page 208 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options ISDN cards The ISDN card (PG-1651) has a terminal resistor. The rosette or card farthest from the DSU must be enabled. Installing the Remote Service Board Notes Before Installing When installing the remote service board, note the following points: •...
Page 209 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide "Remote service board" Server control cable Server control connecter (4-pins) "Base board" Server control connecter (3-pins) After attaching the top cover of the server, connect the following cables. For how to connect cables, refer to the manual provided with the remote service board.
Page 210: How To Install Expansion Cards
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options To use the remote service board, ServerView is required. Be sure to install it. For how to install ServerView, refer to "6.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView]" ( pg.173). For the remote service board functions, refer to "ServerView User's Guide." When the remote service board is connected, the monitor brightness may become lower.
Page 211 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide When installing a card in Slot 1 through 5, remove the dummy card from the PCI card holder and install the expansion card on the PCI card holder. 1. Lift the stopper latches or slightly bend the PCI card holder outward to remove the dummy card.
Page 212: How To Replace Expansion Cards In The Hot-Swappable Pci Slots
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Firmly press the expansion card or the PCI card holder into the connector of the PCI slot and rotate the retention latch to the down position to lock. When installing a card in Slot 1 through 5, install the PCI card holder. Rotate the PCI card holder cover and the retention latch to the down position and slide down the PCI card holder handle.
Page 213 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide Remove the top cover without turning off the server. "7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover" (pg.180) • When sliding the server out of the rack, make sure that the cables on the backside, such as the power cable, are not unplugged or become entangled.
Page 214: Installing Internal Hard Disk Units
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.6 Installing Internal Hard Disk Units This section explains how to install internal hard disk units. • Install our genuine internal hard disk units only. Failure to do so may cause a device failure, fire, or electric shock. •...
Page 215: Installable Internal Hard Disk Units And Notes
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide 7.6.2 Installable Internal Hard Disk Units and Notes Before installing an internal hard disk unit, check the following points. Installable Internal Hard Disk Units The following types of SCSI hard disks can be installed in this server.
Page 216: How To Install Internal Hard Disk Units
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options SCSI ID and Order of Installation The numbers and SCSI IDs of the 3.5-inch storage bays are as follows. The SCSI IDs for internal hard disk units are set automatically. SCSI A-ch (0ch) SCSI B-ch (1ch) Install internal hard disk units in the following order.
Page 217: How To Remove Internal Hard Disk Units
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide Install the internal hard disk unit into the server unit. 1. Push the unit into the 3.5-inch storage bay with the handle of the internal hard disk unit open. 2. Close the handle to secure.
Page 218: Replacing The Failed Internal Hard Disk Unit
When an array system (RAID1/5/10) is configured with the SCSI RAID of this server, a failed hard disk unit can be replaced and the system restored without turning off the server and peripheral devices (hot swappable/hot pluggable). For array systems, refer to "PRIMERGY RX600 S2 Onboard SCSI RAID Users Guide".
Page 219: Installing 5-Inch Internal Device
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide 7.7 Installing 5-inch Internal Device This section explains how to install a 5-inch internal device unlike external devices, an internal device does not need to be connected to the outlet because its power is supplied from the server. In addition, it offers the advantage of saving space.
Page 220: Installable 5-Inch Internal Devices And Notes
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.7.2 Installable 5-inch Internal Devices and Notes This section describes the installable 5-inch internal devices and notes. Check this section before installing. Installable 5-inch Internal Devices The following types of 5-inch internal devices can be installed in this server. Table: Installable 5-inch Internal Devices Product name Model...
Page 221 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide Remove the dummy unit. Push out the dummy unit slowly, keeping the latches on the 5-inch storage bay rails on both sides of the dummy unit pressed inward, and then pull it out towards you.
Page 222 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Attach the removed 5-inch storage bay rails to the 5-inch internal device to be added. Remove the cable. Remove the power cable, the SCSI cables (A and B), the signal cable for the baseboard, and the SATA cable.
Page 223 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide Remove the upper processor air baffle from the server. Insert your fingers in the hole in the top of the baffle, and then lift the baffle up to remove it by pushing the latches inward.
Page 224 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Install the upper processor air baffle. Insert the latches on the sides of the baffle into the sides of the server, and then insert the notches on the front side of the baffle into the front of the server to install the cover. Install the cable through the sides of the baffle.
Page 225 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide Connect a power cable and a SCSI cable to the 5-inch internal device. Connect the end with the terminator of the SCSI cable to the 5-inch internal device. Power cable SCSI cable End with the terminal resistor Push in the 5-inch internal device all the way to install it completely.
Page 226: Connecting External Scsi Devices
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.8 Connecting External SCSI Devices This section explains connection of external SCSI devices. 7.8.1 Connecting a Hard Disk Cabinet When a RAID Ctrl 2-Channel 128MB w/ BBU (PG-142E3) is used, a hard disk cabinet (PRIMERGY SX30) can be connected to configure a large-capacity array system.
Page 227: Connecting External Scsi Devices
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User's Guide 7.8.2 Connecting External SCSI Devices External SCSI devices with different SCSI IDs are connected in a daisy chain as shown in the following figure. Up to two external SCSI devices can be connected. SCSI card (PG-128)
Page 228 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options...
Page 229: Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware And Utilities
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities This chapter explains how to make the environment settings necessary to operate the server and how to use each utility. 8.1 Jumper Settings ....... 230 8.2 Configuring Boot Settings .
Page 230: Jumper Settings
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.1 Jumper Settings The BIOS can be set through the jumper settings. 8.1.1 Jumper Location The jumper of the server is located on the baseboard as shown below. J4A1 J4A2 J4A3 J4A4 J8C1 J8C2 J8C3...
Page 231: Jumper Settings
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 8.1.2 Jumper Settings The meaning and setting value of jumper are as follows: table: Jumper Settings Jumper meaning setting value Description J4A1 BIOS password 1-2 (default) To delete or disable the password, set "2- 3".
Page 232: Configuring Boot Settings
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.2 Configuring Boot Settings The boot settings, such as the boot device selection and the timeout period for automatic startup, can be configured in the Boot Manager and the Boot Maintenance Manager. 8.2.1 System Options Menu Turn on the server.
Page 233: Boot Manager
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 8.2.2 Boot Manager In the Boot Manager, select the boot device. Turn on the server and start up the System Options menu. "8.2.1 System Options Menu" (pg.232) Press the [ ↓ ] key to select [Boot Manager] and press the [Enter] key in the System Options menu.
Page 234: Boot Maintenance Manager
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.2.3 Boot Maintenance Manager In the Boot Maintenance Manager, the boot settings, such as the boot device order and the timeout period for automatic OS startup, can be configured. Turn on the server and start up the System Options menu. "8.2.1 System Options Menu"...
Page 235: Boot Options
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ■ Boot Options Sets the boot device order and priority. Select [Boot Options] and press the [Enter] key. The [Boot Options] menu appears. Boot Options Go Back Main Pag > Go Back Main Page > Add Boot Option >...
Page 236: Set Time Out Value
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities When the whole boot order is complete, select [Apply Changes] and press the [Enter] key. Select [Go To Back Main Page] and press the [Enter] key. The boot order is modified and the screen returns to the Boot Maintenance Manager menu. ●...
Page 237: Bios Setup Utility
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 8.3 BIOS Setup Utility This section explains settings for the BIOS Setup Utility. 8.3.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility The following explains how to start and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. ■ How to Start the BIOS Setup Utility Turn on the server and start up the System Options menu.
Page 238 Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities The BIOS Setup Utility is started up and the BIOS Setup Utility screen appears. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Memory Devices Server Security Save, Restore & Exit Main Set General System Parameters Current BIOS Version Bios VersionSHW40.86B.P.04.02.0012 System Data [MM/DD/YYYY]...
Page 239 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide If you selected [Save Changes & Exit] from the [Exit] menu: • Select [Yes] to exit. After saving changes to settings, the BIOS Setup Utility closes and the server restarts. • Select [No] not to exit.
Page 240: Main Menu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.3.2 Main Menu The [Main] menu is displayed when you start the BIOS Setup Utility. Settings for time and date and for the drives are configured on the [Main] menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Memory Devices...
Page 241: Processor Menu
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 8.3.3 Processor Menu The CPU information is displayed on the [Processor] menu, and you can change the settings here. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Memory Devices Server Security Save, Restore & Exit Processor Examine and set system Processor parameters.
Page 242: Memory Menu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities ■ Processor #1 to 4 Information Screen The information on selected Processor number is displayed. table: Items on the Processor #1 to 4 Information Submenu Processor Family The information on the processor family is displayed. Maximum Frequency The maximum frequency of installed CPU is displayed.
Page 243: Configure System Ras And Performance Submenu
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide table: Items on the Memory Menu Item Settings Description View and Configure Memory Configure the settings for memory boards. Press the [Enter] key to display "8.3.6 Board A View and Configure Memory Board Submenu" ( pg.244).
Page 244: View And Configure Memory Board Submenu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities table: Items on the View Configuration Details Item Description Configuration Possible Availability of selected memory configuration is displayed. Sparing Availability of spare memory with the current memory configuration is displayed. Hot Replace Availability of Hot Replace with the current memory configuration is displayed. Hot Add Availability of Hot Add with the current memory configuration is displayed.
Page 245: Devices Menu
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 8.3.7 Devices Menu Settings for devices are configured on the [Devices] menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Memory Devices Server Security Save, Restore & Exit Devices Examine and set system parameters for built-in Examine and set IDE controller parameters.
Page 246 Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities table: Items on the Devices Menu Item Settings Description Configuration for USB controller USB Controller Enable Set to enable the USB controller. Enabled（unchangeable） USB 2.0 Controller Disabled（unchangeable） Set whether or not to enable the USB 2.0 controller.
Page 247: Server Menu
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 8.3.8 Server Menu Settings for server are configured on the [Server] menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Memory Devices Server Security Save, Restore & Exit Server Examine and set server management parameters. Enable pauses and displays SETUP enter or...
Page 248: Asr&R Submenu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.3.9 ASR&R Submenu Settings for booting control are configured on the [ASR&R] submenu. table: Items on the ASR&R Submenu Item Settings Description O/S Boot Timeout • Enabled Set whether or not to enable the "OS Boot Monitoring"...
Page 249: Console Redirection Submenu
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 8.3.10 Console Redirection Submenu Settings for console redirection are configured on the [Console Redirection] submenu. table: Items on the Console Redirection Submenu Item Settings Description COM1 Console Redirection Console Redirection • Enabled Set whether or not to enable the console redirection.
Page 250: Lan Management Submenu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.3.12 LAN Management Submenu Settings for onboard LAN are configured on the [LAN Management] submenu. table: Items on the LAN Management Submenu Item Settings Description Static IP Enable • Enabled Set whether or not to enable the static IP address •...
Page 251: Security Menu
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 8.3.14 Security Menu Settings for security are configured on the [Security] menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Memory Devices Server Security Save, Restore & Exit Security Examine and set security options. Indicates the status of administrator Administrator Password is Not Installed password.
Page 252: Save, Restore & Exit Menu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.3.15 Save, Restore & Exit Menu Exit the BIOS Setup Utility from the [Save, Restore & Exit] menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Memory Devices Server Security Save, Restore & Exit Save, Restore & Exit Save, restore values and/or exit BIOS Setup.
Page 253: Operation And Maintenance
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance This chapter explains the necessary operations after starting to use this server as well as daily care and maintenance. 9.1 Daily Maintenance ......254 9.2 Troubleshooting .
Page 254: Chapter 9 Operation And Maintenance
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.1 Daily Maintenance This section explains how to check the status of the operating server, as well as how to perform daily maintenance. 9.1.1 Checking the Server Condition ■ Checking Each LED This server is equipped with LEDs that display various hardware conditions. Check the server status via each LED after starting the server.
Page 255: Cleaning The Keyboard
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ■ Cleaning the Server Interior In dusty environments, dust deposits in the server. Dust deposits may cause a server failure, fire, or electric shock. To keep the PRIMERGY server in good condition, use a vacuum cleaner periodically to remove dust deposits.
Page 256 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance Remove the ball and rinse it with water. Flip the mouse over to remove the ball. Afterwards, wash it with water. Clean the inside of the mouse. Wipe the inside of the mouse, the roller, and the bottom cover with a damp cloth. Roller Insert the ball and apply the cover.
Page 257: Troubleshooting
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 9.2 Troubleshooting This section explains the resolutions when the server is not running properly or when error messages are displayed. For each situation, refer to the following. If the problem is not resolved after performing the following troubleshooting, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information"...
Page 258 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ● A temperature warning is output to the hardware event log and OS event log, or ServerView issues a notification of a temperature warning such as by a popup message. The above log is output or the above notification is issued by ServerView when the ambient temperature is within 30 to 35 °C, which is near the upper limit of the temperature boundaries (10 to 35 °C).
Page 259 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ● The screen display is distorted. The screen display may be distorted during 3D program execution or the 3D program may terminate abnormally. If this occurs, set Color quality in screen properties to anything other than True Color (32 bits).
Page 260: Error Messages
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.2.2 Error Messages ■ POST Error Messages This section explains error messages of Power On Self Test (POST: a device check performed during the server startup). If an error occurs during POST, the following messages are displayed. When checking/changing the settings of the BIOS Setup Utility, refer to "8.3 BIOS Setup Utility"...
Page 261 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide table: List of POST Errors Error Message Description Code 0146 Insufficient Memory to Shadow PCI PCI ROM error. Check that the PCI card is mounted properly. If the message still appears, the PCI card or the PCI slot must be replaced.
Page 262 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance table: List of POST Errors Error Message Description Code 0192 L3 cache size mismatch Processors with different L3-cache sizes are installed. Confirm that all the CPUs mounted are of the same model. After the confirmation, start the BIOS Setup Utility, set [Processor Retest] on the [Processor] menu to [Enabled], and reboot the system.
Page 263 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide table: List of POST Errors Error Message Description Code 8420 Intelligent System Monitoring Chassis Baseboard error. The baseboard must be replaced. Opened Contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of "Start Guide". 84F2 Baseboard Management Controller...
Page 264: Server Management Tools Error Messages
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance table: List of POST Errors Error Message Description Code 85FD System Memory not configured The memory configuration set in BIOS does not match the installed memory configuration. Confirm the memory information of each memory board using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Page 265: Software Troubleshooting
Windows Server 2003 Installation CD-ROM is inserted. To eliminate this problem, physically format the hard disk drive to delete the previous information and start up ServerStart. For physical formatting, refer to "PRIMERGY RX600 S2 Onboard SCSI RAID User’s Guide".
Page 266 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Error Messages during Installation The following error messages may appear during installation using ServerStart. Check the corrective action against the relevant error. ● "WzDiskAdmin: System Error! ......, Last Error: The device is not ready." appears Optional SCSI devices (e.g., hard disk cabinet, MO disk unit, or DAT unit) may be connected.
Page 267 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ■ Error Window Appears after LAN Driver Installation (on Windows Server 2003) The following window may appear when the installation of the LAN driver to the [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices] starts. This is because the LAN driver for the network adapter recognized immediately after the OS installation is not updated.
Page 268 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Event Log Errors after Installation After installation, the following events may be displayed in Event Viewer. Check and perform the corrective action against the relevant event. table: List of Event Log Errors That Can Occur after Installation Description Cause and corrective action This computer is a domain PDC at the...
Page 269: Restoring The System
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ● Reducing the installed memory to collect the memory dump There must be enough free disk space that matches the size of the installed memory; therefore, reduce the installed memory to a collectable size. Check the memory dump settings when changing the installed memory size.
Page 270 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ SNMP Service does not Startup Regardless of whether the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is installed, if the SNMP service is not started, perform the following procedure to start the SNMP service: Click [Start] → [Management tools] → [Computer Management] in this order. Select [Services] from the [Services and Applications] menu.
Page 271: System Event Log
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 9.3 System Event Log To operate system event log, use Server Management Tools. When the area for writing to the system event log is full, the server is set to automatically overwrite older event logs. For details on this setting, refer to "8.3 BIOS Setup Utility" ( Pg.237).
Page 272 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance Enter the following command and press the [Enter] key. C:\cd smtool C:\SMTOOL\>IPMIVIEW.EXE The menu window of Server Management Tools appears. FUJITSU SIEMENS IPMI-Tool - Vn.nn COMPUTERS General Information Temperature Information Fan Information Voltage Information Powersupply Information...
Page 273: Viewing The System Event Log
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 9.3.2 Viewing the System Event Log Viewing the system event log is performed from System Event Log (SEL) of Server Management Tools. Start Server Management Tools. The menu window of Server Management Tools appears. Use the [↑] and [↓] keys to select [System Event Log (SEL)], and press the [Enter] key.
Page 274 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance Insert [Server Management Tools work FD] in the floppy disk drive. Enter the name of the file to save the system event log to, and press the [Enter] key. A:\SEL.LOG The system event log is saved to the floppy disk under the specified file name. ■...
Page 275: Security
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 9.4 Security Security features are provided in order to protect the server hardware and software from theft. Additional security functions, which prevent unauthorized use, provided by the BIOS Setup Utility are also available to help maintain a highly reliable data security system.
Page 276: Administrator Password
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ● Administrator Password This is the password that only allows the administrator to set up this server. Unless the set password is entered, the BIOS Setup Utility cannot be used. ● User Password The password required to use the server. Unless the set password is entered, the OS cannot be booted. To restrict OS booting, set [Password on boot] to [Enabled] in the [Security] menu of the BIOS Setup Utility.
Page 277: Security When Disposing The Server
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide The system shuts down after three invalid password entries. 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 baseboard to reset the passwords.
Page 278: Backup
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.5 Backup This server utilizes high-reliability components and hard disks, however, as a precautionary measure, it is recommended that periodic backups be taken of the data. 9.5.1 Importance of Backups A backup of data stored on the server is required for data restoration in the event of server trouble resulting in a system failure or accidental data loss due to operational errors.
Page 279 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ● Head Cleaning Airborne dust and dust from the magnetic media can collect on the head of the magnetic tape device. To remove this dust, head cleaning must be implemented. Implement head cleaning when the device displays a cleaning request.
Page 280 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ● Ejecting Media after a Backup Some backup software products provide functions for ejecting media after a backup is completed. Such functions will rewind the tape after a backup is completed and then eject the media from the drive. Be sure to execute this function for autoloader/library devices.
Page 281: Restoring The System
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 9.6 Restoring the System In the unfortunate event where the system file, system configuration, or environment changes during startup are corrupted, use the repair information stored on the recovery disk created at the installation to restore the system.
Page 282: For A Windows 2000 Server
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance Insert the ASR floppy disk and follow the window instructions. Install the driver. For details on how to install the driver, refer to step 4 of "4.2.1 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64" ( Pg.118) or "4.2.2 Installing Windows Server 2003" ( Pg.120). Follow the window instructions to restore the system.
Page 283: Reinstalling The Os
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 9.7 Reinstalling the OS This section explains the procedure for reinstalling the OS. 9.7.1 Checking before OS Reinstallation ■ Removing the Optional Devices Remove the following optional devices before reinstalling the OS. Install or connect them after OS installation.
Page 284: Maintenance Service
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.8 Maintenance Service This section explains the details of the maintenance service. If the cause of the failure is uncertain or if the original condition cannot be restored, contact the seller or your maintenance engineer. 9.8.1 Maintenance Service ■...
Page 285: Contacting Maintenance Support
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide 9.8.2 Contacting Maintenance Support Before contacting maintenance support, check the following. For the maintenance support, refer to "Contact Information" in "Start Guide". ● Item • Model name and product ID of the server They are described on the label on the server. For the label location, refer to "Start Guide".
Page 286 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance...
Page 287: Appendix
Appendix This appendix explains the specifications for the server and for its internal options. A Server Specifications ......288 B Specifications for Internal Options .
Page 288: A Server Specifications
A　Server Specifications Server Specifications This section explains the specifications for the server. Diskless Type table: Server Specifications - Diskless Type Item Functions and Specifications Product ID PGR6022AA PGR6024AA PGR6026AA ® ® ® 64-bit Intel Xeon™ Processor MP 64-bit Intel Xeon™ Processor MP 64-bit Intel Xeon™...
Page 289: B Specifications For Internal Options
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Specifications for Internal Options This section explains the specifications for internal options for the server. When you have bought a internal option as a standard option, check that the package contains the following items before use. Should it happen that items are missing, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information"...
Page 290: Memory
B　Specifications for Internal Options Memory ■ Package • Memory modules (2) ■ Specifications table: Memory Specifications Item Function and Specifications Product Name Memory Module-2GB Memory Module-4GB Models PG-RM2BD PG-RM4BD 1GB PC2-3200 Registered DIMM × 2 2GB PC2-3200 Registered DIMM × 2 Composition Capacity Clock frequency...
Page 291: Internal Hard Disk Units
PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Internal Hard Disk Units ■ Package • Hard disk unit (1) ■ Specifications table: Internal Hard Disk Unit Specifications Item Function and Specification Models PG-HDH71V PG-HDH41V PG-HDH31V PG-HDH75V PG-HDH45V Interface Ultra320 SCSI Storage media 3.5-inch hard disk Memory capacity 73.4GB...
Page 292: Power Cord Selection
B　Specifications for Internal Options Power Cord Selection The power cord for this unit has been packed separately and has been selected according to the country of destination. It must be used to prevent electric shock. Use the following guidelines if it is necessary to replace the original cord set.
Page 293 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide ● For units set at 230 V (outside of the United States and Canada): Use a cord set consisting of a minimum AWG according to the table above and a grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 250 V. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed and should be marked HAR.
Page 294: C Recycling
C　Recycling Recycling This section explains how to recycle this server. ■ Disposing of the Server When scrapping this server, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of "Start Guide". This server must be disposed of as industrial waste. Furthermore, if the server is disposed of as it is, someone else may gain access to the information contained on the hard disks.
Page 295 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Index Boot settings......232 Active Directory..... 265 Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply .
Page 296 External SCSI devices ....226 Location ......219 SCSI ID .
Page 297 PRIMERGY RX600 S2 User’s Guide Precautions ..... . 49 Cautions ......51 Preparation .
Page 299 FUJITSU LIMITED • 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 without the prior written...

Fujitsu Primergy RX600 S2 User Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 2 Checking Befor os Installation

Chapter 3 OS Installation Using Serverstart

Chapter 4 Manual os Installation

Chapter 5 Operations after os Installation

Chapter 6 High Reliabillity Tools

Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options

Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities

Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance

Appendix

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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