Options Guide - EnglishPRIMERGY TX300 S6 Server Options GuideEdition August 2010
Options Guide TX300 S6Contents
100 Options Guide TX300 S6Conversion from a floorstand model to a rack modelÊ If necessary, lay the server on its right-hand side. Get a second person
TX300 S6 Options Guide 101Conversion from a floorstand model to a rack modelÊ Slide the foot mounting rail backward (2) until the hooks (a) disengage.
102 Options Guide TX300 S6Conversion from a floorstand model to a rack modelÊ Turn the dummy covers removed beforehand through 90° to the left.Ê Insta
TX300 S6 Options Guide 103Conversion from a floorstand model to a rack modelFigure 76: Fastening the rail adapter (shown rail adapter left)Ê Fasten th
104 Options Guide TX300 S6Conversion from a floorstand model to a rack modelTo enable the rack model to be shown correctly in ServerView Management us
TX300 S6 Options Guide 10511 CompletionV CAUTION!Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Safety instructions" on page 19.11.1 Instal
106 Options Guide TX300 S6Installing the fan carrier CompletionFigure 79: Connecting the power cableÊ Fasten the fan carrier with thethree knurled scr
TX300 S6 Options Guide 107Completion Floorstand model11.2 Floorstand model11.2.1 Mounting the server feetFigure 80: Mounting the server feetÊ If requi
108 Options Guide TX300 S6Floorstand model Completion11.2.2 Attaching the front coverReattach the front cover after installing/removing accessible dri
TX300 S6 Options Guide 109Completion Floorstand modelFigure 83: Attaching the HDD coverÊ Hook the drive cover in place at the top and press it against
TX300 S6 Options Guide 111 PrefaceWith top dual processor performance, the PRIMERGY TX300 S6 tower server is an all-purpose server for medium sized co
110 Options Guide TX300 S6Floorstand model Completion11.2.3 Closing the serverI The left side cover closes easily when the server is in the horizontal
TX300 S6 Options Guide 111Completion Rack model11.3 Rack model11.3.1 Attaching the rack front coverReattach the rack front cover after implementing th
112 Options Guide TX300 S6Rack model Completion11.3.2 Closing the serverÊ Pull the locking lever as far as it will go and insert the top cover (see al
TX300 S6 Options Guide 113Completion Rack modelFigure 87: Inserting the server (b)Ê Extend the telescopic rails completely to the front (1).I They mus
114 Options Guide TX300 S6Rack model Completion
TX300 S6 Options Guide 11512 Appendix12.1 CablingYou will find suggestions for cabling on the next pages.
116 Options Guide TX300 S6Cabling AppendixFigure 88: Server with 3.5-inch SAS HDDs and 3.5-inch SAS HDD extension boxLegend:PowerSAS/SATAUSB / VGAData
TX300 S6 Options Guide 117Appendix CablingFigure 89: Server with 3.5-inch SAS HDDs and SAS backupLegend:PowerSAS/SATAUSB / VGADataCOM 1COM 2USBUSBVGAC
118 Options Guide TX300 S6Cabling AppendixFigure 90: Server with 3.5-inch SAS HDDs and USB backupLegend:PowerSAS/SATAUSB / VGADataCOM 1COM 2USBUSBVGAC
TX300 S6 Options Guide 119Appendix CablingFigure 91: Server with 2.5-inch SAS HDDs and 2.5-inch HDD extension boxLegend:PowerSAS/SATAUSB / VGADataCOM
12 Options Guide TX300 S6Concept and target groups Preface1.1 Concept and target groupsThis Options Guide shows you how to extend and upgrade your ser
120 Options Guide TX300 S6Cabling AppendixFigure 92: Server with 2.5-inch SAS HDDs (onboard SAS) and 2.5-inch HDD extension boxLegend:PowerSAS/SATAUSB
TX300 S6 Options Guide 121IndexAaccessible drivesattaching EasyClick rails 58detaching EasyClick rails 57DVD burner 14DVD drive 14equipping bays 54, 5
122 Options Guide TX300 S6Indexinstalling LSP 60Multibay 2 68installing 70Nnotational conventions 16Rrack front coverattaching 111removing 34rack mode
TX300 S6 Options Guide 13Preface Documentation overviewI PRIMERGY manuals are available in PDF format on the ServerView Suite DVD 2. The ServerView S
14 Options Guide TX300 S6Expansions and conversions Preface1.3 Expansions and conversionsMain memoryThe system board offers 18 slots for memory module
TX300 S6 Options Guide 15Preface Expansions and conversionsLSD/LSPThe system board supports the CSS (Customer Self Service) functionality (description
16 Options Guide TX300 S6Notational conventions Preface– If a failure occurs, please inform your service about the TPM activation before it takes any
TX300 S6 Options Guide 172ProcedureV CAUTION!● The actions described in this manual shall be performed by technical specialists. A technical speciali
18 Options Guide TX300 S6Procedure
TX300 S6 Options Guide 193 Safety instructionsI The following safety instructions are also provided in the manual "Safety Notes and Regulations&
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20 Options Guide TX300 S6Safety instructionsBefore starting upV CAUTION!● During installation and before operating the device, observe the instruction
TX300 S6 Options Guide 21Safety instructionsV CAUTION!● Ensure that the power sockets on the device and the properly grounded power outlets are freel
22 Options Guide TX300 S6Safety instructionsV CAUTION!● Proper operation of the system (in accordance with IEC 60950-1/2 resp. EN 60950-1/2) is only
TX300 S6 Options Guide 23Safety instructionsV CAUTION!● Install the screw removed during installation/detaching Internal Options in former device/pos
24 Options Guide TX300 S6Safety instructions● Shocks and vibrations are also to be avoided.● Do not insert any objects other than the specified CDs/DV
TX300 S6 Options Guide 25Safety instructionsI You can prevent damage from the optical drive and the CDs/DVDs/BDs, as well as premature wear of the di
26 Options Guide TX300 S6Safety instructions● Wear a suitable grounding cable that connects you to the external chassis of the system unit.● Always ho
TX300 S6 Options Guide 274 PreparationV CAUTION!● Before removing or attaching covers, turn off the server, all peripheral devices, and any other conn
28 Options Guide TX300 S6Floorstand model Preparation4.1 Floorstand modelI For some expansions and conversions, it is advisable to lay the server on i
TX300 S6 Options Guide 29Preparation Floorstand model4.1.2 Removing the front coverRemove the front cover when making the following routines:– Install
TX300 S6 Options GuideBefore reading this manualFor your safetyThis manual contains important information for safely and correctly using this product.
30 Options Guide TX300 S6Floorstand model PreparationFigure 4: Pulling out the locking buttonsÊ Pull out the two green locking buttons (1).Figure 5: R
TX300 S6 Options Guide 31Preparation Floorstand model4.1.3 Removing the server feetFigure 6: Removing the server feetÊ If necessary, remove the server
32 Options Guide TX300 S6Rack model Preparation4.2 Rack modelÊ Terminate all applications and shut down the server correctly.Ê If your operating syste
TX300 S6 Options Guide 33Preparation Rack modelRemoving the server from the rack and opening the serverDepending on how accessible the server is in th
34 Options Guide TX300 S6Rack model Preparation4.2.2 Removing the rack front coverYou remove the rack front cover when making the following routines:–
TX300 S6 Options Guide 35Preparation Removing the fan carrier4.3 Removing the fan carrierFigure 10: Disconnecting the power cableÊ Disconnect the powe
36 Options Guide TX300 S6Removing the fan carrier PreparationFigure 11: Removing the fan carrierÊ Push the fan carrier in the direction of the front s
TX300 S6 Options Guide 375Main memoryV CAUTION!● Before installing/removing memory to/from the server, turn off the server, all peripheral devices, an
38 Options Guide TX300 S6Memory modules Main memory5.1 Memory modulesThe system board offers 18 slots for memory modules. 9 memory slots can be used i
TX300 S6 Options Guide 39Main memory Memory modulesFigure 12: Extract from the configurator (EMEA market)I The current configurator can be found unde
Options Guide TX300 S6These uses include control of nuclear reactions in nuclear power plants, automatic airplane flight control, air traffic control,
40 Options Guide TX300 S6Expanding the main memory Main memory5.2 Expanding the main memoryÊ Open the server and remove the fan carrier as described i
TX300 S6 Options Guide 416 ProcessorsV CAUTION!● Before installing/removing processors to/from the server, turn off the server, all peripheral devices
42 Options Guide TX300 S6Installing a second processor Processors6.1 Installing a second processorThe system board can be upgraded with a second proce
TX300 S6 Options Guide 43Processors Installing a second processorFigure 16: Opening the processor holder and removing the socket coverÊ Press the spri
44 Options Guide TX300 S6Installing a second processor ProcessorsFigure 17: Inserting and locking the processorÊ Hold the processor between your thumb
TX300 S6 Options Guide 45Processors Installing a second processorFigure 18: Removing the protective coverÊ Remove the protective cover on the undersid
46 Options Guide TX300 S6Installing a second processor ProcessorsFigure 19: Mounting and locking the heat sinkÊ Align the heat sink on the processor s
TX300 S6 Options Guide 47Processors Replacing the processor6.2 Replacing the processorV CAUTION!Only processors of the same type may be used on the sy
48 Options Guide TX300 S6Replacing the processor ProcessorsRemoving an old processorFigure 21: Removing an old processorÊ Press the spring clip downwa
TX300 S6 Options Guide 49Processors Replacing the processorInserting and locking a new processorFigure 22: Inserting and locking a new processorÊ Hold
TX300 S6 Options GuideOnly for the Japanese market:I Although described in this manual, some sections do not apply to the Japanese market. These optio
50 Options Guide TX300 S6Replacing the processor ProcessorsFigure 23: Applying and distributing thermal pasteÊ Apply a small amount of thermal paste t
TX300 S6 Options Guide 51Processors Replacing the processorMounting and locking the heat sinkFigure 24: Mounting and locking the heat sinkÊ Align the
52 Options Guide TX300 S6Replacing the heat sink Processors6.3 Replacing the heat sinkÊ Open the server and remove the fan carrier as described in the
TX300 S6 Options Guide 537 Accessible drives and LSD/LSPV CAUTION!● Before installing/removing an accessible drive to/from the server, turn off the se
54 Options Guide TX300 S6Equipping of the bays Accessible drives and LSD/LSP7.1 Equipping of the baysThree 5.25-inch bays are available for accessible
TX300 S6 Options Guide 55Accessible drives and LSD/LSP Equipping of the baysRecommended equipping of the bays: Order Installed accessible driveBay Max
56 Options Guide TX300 S6Accessible 5.25-inch drive Accessible drives and LSD/LSP7.2 Accessible 5.25-inch driveÊ Open the server and remove the the fr
TX300 S6 Options Guide 57Accessible drives and LSD/LSP Accessible 5.25-inch driveFigure 27: Detaching the EasyClick rails from the dummy coverÊ Detach
58 Options Guide TX300 S6Accessible 5.25-inch drive Accessible drives and LSD/LSP7.2.2 Installing an accessible 5.25-inch driveFigure 28: Attaching th
TX300 S6 Options Guide 59Accessible drives and LSD/LSP Multibay 17.3 Multibay 1Ê Open the server and remove the the front cover or the rack front cove
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60 Options Guide TX300 S6Multibay 1 Accessible drives and LSD/LSPFigure 30: Sliding the LSP in the 3.5-inch frameÊ Slide the LSD/LSP in the 3.5-inch f
TX300 S6 Options Guide 61Accessible drives and LSD/LSP Multibay 1Figure 32: Fastening the 3.5-inch frame with LSP in Multibay 1Ê Fasten the 3.5-inch f
62 Options Guide TX300 S6Multibay 1 Accessible drives and LSD/LSPFigure 34: Connecting the PS adapter cable to the DVD driveÊ Connect the PS adapter c
TX300 S6 Options Guide 63Accessible drives and LSD/LSP Multibay 1Figure 35: Inserting the DVD drive module in the Multibay 1Ê From the front, insert t
64 Options Guide TX300 S6Multibay 1 Accessible drives and LSD/LSP7.3.2 Installing Multibay 1Figure 37: Connecting the SATA cable to the DVD driveÊ Pul
TX300 S6 Options Guide 65Accessible drives and LSD/LSP Multibay 1Figure 38: Installing Multibay 1Ê Push Multibay 1 fully into bay 3 until the EasyClic
66 Options Guide TX300 S6Multibay 1 Accessible drives and LSD/LSPFigure 39: Connecting the PS adapter cable to the power cableÊ Connect the PS adapter
TX300 S6 Options Guide 67Accessible drives and LSD/LSP Multibay 1Figure 41: Connecting the I2C cable to the LSP/LSDÊ Remove the cable tie of the I2C c
68 Options Guide TX300 S6HDD extension box Accessible drives and LSD/LSP7.4 HDD extension boxIn the base units two 5.25-inch bays for accessible drive
TX300 S6 Options Guide 69Accessible drives and LSD/LSP HDD extension box7.4.1 Multibay 2Multibay 2 contains one bay for a LSP or LSD, one bay for a DV
TX300 S6 Options GuideContents1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111.1 Concept and ta
70 Options Guide TX300 S6HDD extension box Accessible drives and LSD/LSP7.4.1.1 Installing Multibay 2When installing Multibay 2, proceed in a similar
TX300 S6 Options Guide 71Accessible drives and LSD/LSP HDD extension boxFigure 44: Cabling SAS cableÊ Connect the SAS cable included to the connector
72 Options Guide TX300 S6HDD extension box Accessible drives and LSD/LSPÊ Close the server, connect it to the power outlet, and switch it on as descri
TX300 S6 Options Guide 73Accessible drives and LSD/LSP HDD extension box7.4.2.1 Installing 2.5 inch HDD extension boxFigure 46: Connecting PS adapter
74 Options Guide TX300 S6HDD extension box Accessible drives and LSD/LSPFigure 47: Cabling 2.5-inch HDD extension boxÊ Connect the PS adapter cables t
TX300 S6 Options Guide 758 Expansion cards and BBUV CAUTION!● Before installing/removing expansion cards to/from the server, turn off the server, all
76 Options Guide TX300 S6Installing expansion cards Expansion cards and BBU8.1 Installing expansion cardsThe system board has seven PCI Express slots.
TX300 S6 Options Guide 77Expansion cards and BBU Installing expansion cardsÊ Open the server as described in the chapter "Preparation" on pa
78 Options Guide TX300 S6Installing expansion cards Expansion cards and BBUFigure 50: Installing an expansion cardÊ Carefully press the new expansion
TX300 S6 Options Guide 79Expansion cards and BBU Installing a BBU8.2 Installing a BBUV CAUTION!● Do not connect the cable using excessive force, the c
Options Guide TX300 S6Contents6 Processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416.1 Installing a secon
80 Options Guide TX300 S6Installing a BBU Expansion cards and BBUThe BBU carrier plate can accommodate up to three BBUs. Figure 52: Position of used h
TX300 S6 Options Guide 81Expansion cards and BBU Installing a BBUFigure 53: Fastening BBUs onto the BBU carrier plateÊ Fasten each BBU onto the BBU ca
82 Options Guide TX300 S6Installing a BBU Expansion cards and BBUFigure 54: Connecting the cable to the BBUÊ Connect the BBU cables to the BBUs.V CAUT
TX300 S6 Options Guide 83Expansion cards and BBU Installing a BBUFigure 55: Inserting the BBU carrier plateÊ Insert the BBU carrier plate in the reces
84 Options Guide TX300 S6Installing a BBU Expansion cards and BBUFigure 56: Fastening the BBU carrier plateÊ Close the BBU carrier plate at the top on
TX300 S6 Options Guide 85Expansion cards and BBU Installing a BBUFigure 57: Opening the cable coverÊ Loosen the knurled screw on the cable cover (1) a
86 Options Guide TX300 S6Installing a BBU Expansion cards and BBUFigure 59: Routing the first and second BBU cableÊ Route the first and the second BBU
TX300 S6 Options Guide 87Expansion cards and BBU Installing a BBUFigure 60: Removing the voltage converter holderTo route the third BBU cable, the vol
88 Options Guide TX300 S6Installing a BBU Expansion cards and BBUFigure 61: Threading the third BBU cable through the cable openingÊ Thread the third
TX300 S6 Options Guide 89Expansion cards and BBU Installing a BBUFigure 62: Reinserting the voltage converter holderÊ Reinsert the voltage converter h
TX300 S6 Options GuideContents11 Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10511.1 Installing the fa
90 Options Guide TX300 S6Installing a BBU Expansion cards and BBUFigure 63: Securing the voltage converter holderÊ Secure the voltage converter holder
TX300 S6 Options Guide 91Expansion cards and BBU Installing a BBUFigure 64: Inserting and fastening the cable coverÊ Insert the cable cover in the rec
92 Options Guide TX300 S6Installing a BBU Expansion cards and BBU
TX300 S6 Options Guide 939 Further optionsV CAUTION!Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Safety instructions" on page 19.9.1 TPMT
94 Options Guide TX300 S6TPM Further optionsFigure 66: Inserting the TPM spacer on the system boardÊ Insert the TPM spacer into the hole on the system
TX300 S6 Options Guide 95Further options TPMFigure 67: Securing the TPMÊ Insert the TPM on the system board (1).Ê Fasten the TPM with the special scre
96 Options Guide TX300 S6USB Flash Module (UFM) Further options9.2 USB Flash Module (UFM)The server can be equipped with a USB Flash Module (UFM).Figu
TX300 S6 Options Guide 97Further options USB Flash Module (UFM)Figure 70: Connecting the UFM to the system boardÊ Connect the USB Flash Module to the
98 Options Guide TX300 S6USB Flash Module (UFM) Further options
TX300 S6 Options Guide 9910 Conversion from a floorstand model to a rack modelV CAUTION!Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Safety in
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