Fujitsu RX300 S7 Installation Guide

Operating Manual - EnglishPRIMERGY RX300 S7Server Operating manualEdition April 2012

Operating Manual RX300 S7Contents

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 111 IntroductionThe PRIMERGY RX300 S7 is a dual socket rack server, focusing on versatility and scalability. The new modular

12 Operating Manual RX300 S7Introduction1.2 Documentation overviewMore information on your PRIMERGY RX300 S7 can be found in the following documents:–

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 13IntroductionI PRIMERGY manuals are available in PDF format on the ServerView Suite DVD 2. The ServerView Suite DVD 2 is pa

14 Operating Manual RX300 S7Introduction1.3 Notational conventionsThe following notational conventions are used in this manual:Text in italics indicat

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 152 Functional overviewThis section provides information on the features and technical data of the PRIMERGY RX300 S7 server.

16 Operating Manual RX300 S7Functional overviewI Further information on the CSS concept is provided in the "PRIMERGY ServerView Suite Local Servi

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 17Functional overview– If a failure occurs, please inform your service about the TPM activation before it takes any action,

18 Operating Manual RX300 S7Functional overview● 16*2.5-inch SAS/SATA hard disk drives:up to sixteen (4x4) HDD modules, each with a 2.5-inch SAS/SATA

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 19Functional overviewFurther information on SAS/SATA RAID controllers is provided in the "Modular RAID Controller Insta

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20 Operating Manual RX300 S7Functional overviewCoolingThe Cool-safe™ cooling concept with improved air flow cooling technology (honeycomb design) ensu

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 21Functional overviewThe PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analysing) technology from Fujitsu analyzes and monitors all componen

22 Operating Manual RX300 S7Functional overviewiRMC S3 with integrated management LAN connectorThe iRMC S3 (integrated Remote Management Controller) i

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 23Functional overviewServer managementServer management is implemented using the ServerView Operations Manager supplied and

24 Operating Manual RX300 S7Functional overviewServerView Installation ManagerYou can configure the PRIMERGY server quickly and precisely with the Ser

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 25Functional overviewServerView Remote ManagementServerView Remote Management is the remote management solution from Fujitsu

26 Operating Manual RX300 S7Functional overview2.2 Server specificationThis section explains the specifications for the server. The specifications for

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 27Functional overviewInterfacesOnboard or integrated controllersUSB connectors 10 x USB 2.0 (2 x front, 4 x rear, 2 x inter

28 Operating Manual RX300 S7Functional overviewSlotsDrive baysLAN Controller Intel Ethernet Controller I350, 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet (I/O acce

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 29Functional overviewOperating PanelAccessible drive bays 1 x 5.25-inch for LTO drive or1 x 3.5-inch for DAT/RDX drive or1

RX300 S7 Operating ManualBefore reading this manualFor your safetyThis manual contains important information for safely and correctly using this produ

30 Operating Manual RX300 S7Functional overviewDimensions / Weight Ambient conditionsCondensation during operation must be avoided!Noise levelThe acou

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 31Functional overviewElectrical data (hot-plug power supply unit)Screen resolutionDepending on the operating system used the

32 Operating Manual RX300 S7Functional overviewCompliance with regulations and standardsProduct safety and ergonomicsInternational IEC 60950-1 2ed.Eur

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 333 Installation steps, overviewThis chapter contains an overview of the steps necessary to install your server. Links take

34 Operating Manual RX300 S7Installation steps, overviewÊ Configure the server and install the desired operating system and applications. The followin

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 354 Important informationIn this chapter you will find essential information regarding safety when working on your server.4.

36 Operating Manual RX300 S7Important informationBefore starting upV CAUTION!● During installation and before operating the device, observe the instru

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 37Important informationV CAUTION!● Ensure that the power sockets on the device and the properly grounded power outlets are f

38 Operating Manual RX300 S7Important informationV CAUTION!● Proper operation of the system (in accordance with IEC 60950-1/2 resp. EN 60950-1/2) is o

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 39Important informationV CAUTION!● Install the screw removed during installation/detaching Internal Options in former device

Operating Manual RX300 S7These uses include control of nuclear reactions in nuclear power plants, automatic airplane flight control, air traffic contr

40 Operating Manual RX300 S7Important informationWorking with CDs/DVDs/BDs and optical drivesWhen working with devices with optical drives, these inst

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 41Important information● Do not contaminate the CD/DVD/BD surface with fingerprints, oil, dust, etc. If dirty, clean with a

42 Operating Manual RX300 S7Important informationModules with Electrostatic-Sensitive DevicesModules with electrostatic-sensitive devices are identifi

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 43Important informationOther important information:● During cleaning, observe the instructions in section "Cleaning the

44 Operating Manual RX300 S7Important information4.4 FCC Class A Compliance StatementIf there is an FCC statement on the device, it applies to the pro

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 45Important information4.5 Transporting the serverV CAUTION!Only transport the server in its original packaging or in packag

46 Operating Manual RX300 S7Important information4.6 Notes on installing the server in the rackV CAUTION!● For safety reasons, at least two people are

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 47Important information4.7 Environmental protectionEnvironmentally-friendly product design and developmentThis product has b

48 Operating Manual RX300 S7Important informationLabels on plastic casing partsPlease avoid sticking your own labels on plastic parts wherever possibl

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 495 Hardware installationV CAUTION!● Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Important information" on page

RX300 S7 Operating ManualOnly for the Japanese market:I Although described in this manual, some sections do not apply to the Japanese market. These op

50 Operating Manual RX300 S7Hardware installation5.1 Unpacking the serverV CAUTION!Follow the safety instructions in "Introduction" on page

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 51Hardware installation5.2 Installing/removing the server in/from the rackV CAUTION!● Please observe the safety information

52 Operating Manual RX300 S7Hardware installationThe main features of Fujitsu rack systems are as follows:– rail systems that can be mounted without t

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 53Hardware installation5.3 Connecting devices to the serverThe connectors for external devices are on the front and rear of

54 Operating Manual RX300 S7Hardware installationOne optional video connector (1), one optional Front LAN connector (2) and two additional USB connect

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 55Hardware installation5.4 Connecting the server to the mainsIn its basic configuration level the server has a hot-plug powe

56 Operating Manual RX300 S7Hardware installation5.4.1 Using the cable clampYou can secure the power cords in a cable clamp to ensure that the insulat

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 57Hardware installation5.5 Notes on connecting/disconnecting cablesV CAUTION!Always read the documentation supplied with the

58 Operating Manual RX300 S7Hardware installationInformation for ensuring electromagnetic compatibilityAll data and signal cables must have sufficient

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 596 Starting up and operationV CAUTION!Please note the safety instructions in chapter "Important information" on p

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60 Operating Manual RX300 S7Starting up and operationID cardYou can pull out the ID card as far as it will go and push it back again.The ID card conta

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 61Starting up and operationRST Reset buttonPressing the reset button reboots the system.V CAUTION!Risk of loss of data!ID ID

62 Operating Manual RX300 S7Starting up and operation6.1.1.2 Indicators on the control panelPower-on indicator (two colors)Lights up green when the se

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 63Starting up and operationCSS CSS indicator (yellow)– Lights up yellow if a prefailure event was detected for a CSS compone

64 Operating Manual RX300 S7Starting up and operation6.1.1.3 Indicators on the drivesOptical drive activity indicatorLights up green when the storage

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 65Starting up and operationSolid state disk indicatorsFigure 7: Indicators on the SSD modules1LED greenBUSY– Lights up: SSD

66 Operating Manual RX300 S7Starting up and operation6.1.2 Rear of serverCSS, Global Error and ID indicatorsFigure 8: Indicator on the connection pane

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 67Starting up and operationCSS CSS indicator (yellow)– Lights up yellow if a prefailure event was detected for a CSS compone

68 Operating Manual RX300 S7Starting up and operationLAN indicatorsFigure 9: Indicators on the connection panel: LAN indicatorsI Depending on the sett

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 69Starting up and operationIndicators on the hot-plug power supply unit Figure 10: Indicator on hot-plug power supply unit1

RX300 S7 Operating ManualContents1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111.1 Concept and ta

70 Operating Manual RX300 S7Starting up and operation6.1.3 Indicators of the hot-plug fansA status indicator (LED on the system board) is assigned to

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 71Starting up and operation6.2 Switching the server on and offV CAUTION!● If nothing appears on the screen but flickering st

72 Operating Manual RX300 S7Starting up and operationÊ Follow the on-screen instructions (see also section "Configuring the server and installing

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 73Starting up and operationThe server automatically reboots following a power failure (depending on the settings in the BIOS

74 Operating Manual RX300 S7Starting up and operation6.3 Configuring the serverThis section contains information about configuring the server and inst

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 75Starting up and operation6.3.2 Configuring the SAS/SATA RAID controllerThe server has a SAS/SATA RAID controller with &quo

76 Operating Manual RX300 S7Starting up and operation6.3.3 Configuring the server and installing the operating system with the ServerView Installation

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 77Starting up and operation6.3.4 Configuring the server and installing the operating system without the ServerView Installat

78 Operating Manual RX300 S7Starting up and operation6.4 Cleaning the serverV CAUTION!Switch off the server and disconnect the power plugs from the pr

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 797 Property and data protectionThe rack model is protected against unauthorized access by a lockable rack door.To protect y

Operating Manual RX300 S7Contents5.5 Notes on connecting/disconnecting cables . . . . . . . . . . 576 Starting up and operation . . . . .

80 Operating Manual RX300 S7Property and data protection

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 818 Troubleshooting and tipsV CAUTION!Follow the safety instructions in the "Safety notes and regulations" manual

82 Operating Manual RX300 S7Troubleshooting and tips8.2 Server switches itself offServer Management has detected an errorÊ Check the error list of Sys

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 83Troubleshooting and tips8.4 Flickering stripes on monitor screenV CAUTION!Switch off the server immediately. Risk of damag

84 Operating Manual RX300 S7Troubleshooting and tips8.6 Incorrect date and timeÊ Set the date and time in the operating system or in the BIOS Setup un

RX300 S7 Operating Manual 85Troubleshooting and tips8.9 Added drive reported as defectiveRAID controller is not configured for this driveThe drive was

86 Operating Manual RX300 S7Troubleshooting and tipsÊ Although continued use within the temperature boundaries poses no problems within itself, recons

RX300 S7 Operating ManualContents8.9 Added drive reported as defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858.10 Error message on screen .