PRIMERGY TX120 Server Operating ManualEdition July 2007
10 Operating Manual TX120Features Introduction1.2 FeaturesSystem boardThe features of the system board are described in the technical manual for the s
TX120 Operating Manual 11Introduction FeaturesHDD expansion box and accessible drivesTwo mounting locations are available:– a 3.5-inch bay for an HDD
12 Operating Manual TX120Features IntroductioniRMC with integrated service LAN portI The features of the iRMC Advanced Video Redirection and Remote St
TX120 Operating Manual 13Introduction FeaturesServer ManagementServer Management is implemented using theServerView software supplied combined with PD
14 Operating Manual TX120Features IntroductionService and supportPRIMERGY servers are service-friendly and modular, thus enabling quick and simple mai
TX120 Operating Manual 15Introduction Notational conventions1.3 Notational conventionsThe following notational conventions are used in this manual:Tex
16 Operating Manual TX120Technical data Introduction1.4 Technical dataElectrical dataCompliance with regulations and standardsRated voltage range 100
TX120 Operating Manual 17Introduction Technical dataMechanical valuesWeightApprox. 10 kg (depending on configuration).Ventilation clearanceAt least 20
TX120 Operating Manual 192 Installation steps, overviewThis chapter contains an overview of the steps necessary to install your server. Links guide yo
Comments… Suggestions… Corrections…The User Documentation Department would like toknow your opinion of this manual. Your feedback helpsus optimize our
20 Operating Manual TX120Installation steps, overviewÊ Configure the server and install the desired operating system and applica-tions. The following
TX120 Operating Manual 213 Important informationIn this chapter you will find essential information regarding safety when working on your server.3.1 S
22 Operating Manual TX120Safety Important informationBefore starting upV CAUTION!● During installation and before operating the device, observe the in
TX120 Operating Manual 23Important information SafetyV CAUTION!● Ensure that the power sockets on the device and the grounded shock-proof sockets are
24 Operating Manual TX120Safety Important informationV CAUTION!● Proper operation of the system (in accordance with IEC 60950-1/EN 60950-1) is only en
TX120 Operating Manual 25Important information SafetyBatteriesV CAUTION!● Incorrect replacement of batteries may lead to a risk of explosion. The batt
26 Operating Manual TX120Safety Important informationWorking with CDs/DVDs and CD/DVD drivesWhen working with devices with CD/DVD drives, these instru
TX120 Operating Manual 27Important information SafetyModules with Electrostatic-Sensitive DevicesModules with electrostatic-sensitive devices are iden
28 Operating Manual TX120CE conformity Important informationOther important information:● During cleaning, observe the instructions in section “Cleani
TX120 Operating Manual 29Important information Transporting the server● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.● Increase the separation between e
TX120 Operating ManualContents1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.1 Documentation ov
30 Operating Manual TX120Environmental protection Important information3.5 Environmental protection Environmentally-friendly product design and develo
TX120 Operating Manual 31Important information Environmental protectionLabels on plastic casing partsPlease avoid sticking your own labels on plastic
TX120 Operating Manual 334 Hardware installationV CAUTION!● Follow the safety instructions in the chapter “Important information” on page 21.● Do not
34 Operating Manual TX120Unpacking the server Hardware installation4.1 Unpacking the serverV CAUTION!Follow the safety instructions in the “Important
TX120 Operating Manual 35Hardware installation Setting up the server4.2 Setting up the serverÊ Install the server. I Note that the server may be opera
36 Operating Manual TX120Setting up the server Hardware installation4.2.1 Positioning the server verticallyV CAUTION!If the server is positioned verti
TX120 Operating Manual 37Hardware installation Setting up the serverAdjusting the width of the stabilizersFigure 3: Adjusting the width of a stabilize
38 Operating Manual TX120Setting up the server Hardware installationPlacing the server on the stabilizersFigure 4: Placing the server on stabilizersÊ
TX120 Operating Manual 39Hardware installation Setting up the server4.2.2 Positioning the server horizontallyV CAUTION!If the server is positioned hor
Operating Manual TX120Contents5 Starting up and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435.1 Opening the drive cover .
40 Operating Manual TX120Connecting devices to the server Hardware installation4.3 Connecting devices to the serverThe ports for external devices are
TX120 Operating Manual 41Hardware installation Connecting the server to the mains4.4 Connecting the server to the mainsThe server is fitted with a bui
42 Operating Manual TX120Notes on connecting/disconnecting cables Hardware installation4.5 Notes on connecting/disconnecting cablesV CAUTION!Always re
TX120 Operating Manual 435 Starting up and operationV CAUTION!Follow the safety instructions in chapter “Important information” on page 21.5.1 Opening
44 Operating Manual TX120Controls and displays Starting up and operation5.2 Controls and displays5.2.1 Front of serverFigure 9: Front of server1 HDD F
TX120 Operating Manual 45Starting up and operation Controls and displaysControlsOn/Off buttonWhen the system is switched off, it can be switched on ag
46 Operating Manual TX120Controls and displays Starting up and operationIndicators on the control panelPower-on indicator (dual color)Lights orange wh
TX120 Operating Manual 47Starting up and operation Controls and displaysCD/DVD indicatorLights up green when the storage medium is being accessed.Indi
48 Operating Manual TX120Controls and displays Starting up and operation5.2.2 Rear of serverFigure 10: LAN indicators1 LAN link/Active indicator (stan
TX120 Operating Manual 49Starting up and operation Switching the server on and off5.3 Switching the server on and offV CAUTION!If nothing appears on t
TX120 Operating ManualContents8 Hot-plug hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618.1 Handling hard disk drives
50 Operating Manual TX120Switching the server on and off Starting up and operationSwitching the server OFFPower-on indicator (item 5 in figure 9 on pa
TX120 Operating Manual 51Starting up and operation Configuring the server5.4 Configuring the serverThis section contains information about configuring
52 Operating Manual TX120Cleaning the server Starting up and operationTo find out how to operate ServerStart and for further information, refer to the
TX120 Operating Manual 536 Property and data protection6.1 Mechanical access protectionThe lock and drive cover can be used to restrict access to the
TX120 Operating Manual 557 Troubleshooting and tipsV CAUTION!Follow the safety instructions in the “Safety notes and other important information” manu
56 Operating Manual TX120Server switches itself off Troubleshooting and tips7.2 Server switches itself offServer Management has detected an errorÊ Che
TX120 Operating Manual 57Troubleshooting and tips Flickering stripes on monitor screen7.4 Flickering stripes on monitor screenV CAUTION!Switch off the
58 Operating Manual TX120No mouse pointer displayed on screen Troubleshooting and tips7.6 No mouse pointer displayed on screenMouse driver not loadedÊ
TX120 Operating Manual 59Troubleshooting and tips Drives reported as “dead” when starting system7.8 Drives reported as “dead” when starting systemThis
TX120 Operating Manual 618 Hot-plug hard disk drivesI Upgrades, updates and replacement of non-hot-pluggable components are described in the “Options
62 Operating Manual TX120Handling hard disk drives and HDD modules Hot-plug hard disk drives8.1 Handling hard disk drives and HDD modulesHard disk dri
TX120 Operating Manual 63Hot-plug hard disk drives Removing/Installing the dummy module8.2 Removing/Installing the dummy moduleFree slots are provided
64 Operating Manual TX120Installing/Removing the HDD module Hot-plug hard disk drives8.3 Installing/Removing the HDD moduleUnlocking the HDD moduleFig
TX120 Operating Manual 65Hot-plug hard disk drives Installing/Removing the HDD moduleInstalling the HDD moduleFigure 13: Installing the HDD moduleÊ Un
66 Operating Manual TX120Installing/Removing the HDD module Hot-plug hard disk drivesRemoving the HDD moduleV CAUTION!● Only remove a HDD module durin
TX120 Operating Manual 67Hot-plug hard disk drives Installing/Removing the HDD moduleÊ Install the new HDD module, as described in “Unlocking the HDD
TX120 Operating Manual 69AbbreviationsACAlternating CurrentACPIAdvanced Configuration and Power InterfaceANSIAmerican National Standards InstituteASR&
TX120 Operating Manual 71 IntroductionThe PRIMERGY TX120 server is an Intel-based server for small and medium-sized networks and can be used in the ho
70 Operating Manual TX120AbbreviationsDCDirect CurrentDIMMDual Inline Memory ModuleDIPDual Inline PackageDMADirect Memory AccessDMIDesktop Management
TX120 Operating Manual 71AbbreviationsESDElectroStatic Discharge (elektrostatische Entladung)FATFile Allocation TableFPCFront Panel ControllerFRUField
72 Operating Manual TX120AbbreviationsIECInternational Electrotechnical CommissionIMEIntegrated Mirroring EnhancedIPMIIntelligent Platform Management
TX120 Operating Manual 73AbbreviationsNMINon Maskable InterruptNTFSNew Technology File SystemNVRAMNon Volatile Random Access MemoryOSOperating SystemP
74 Operating Manual TX120AbbreviationsRTDSRemote Test- und Diagnose-SystemSAF-TESCSI Accessed Fault-Tolerance EnclosuresSASSerial Attached SCSISATASer
TX120 Operating Manual 75AbbreviationsSVGASuper Video Graphics AdapterUSBUniversal Serial BusVGAVideo Graphics AdapterWOLWakeup on LANZCRZero Channel
TX120 Operating Manual 77LiteraturePRIMERGY server manuals are also available as PDF files on the ServerBooks DVD. The ServerBooks DVD is part of the
78 Operating Manual TX120Literature[12] PRIMERGY ServerView Suite ServerView S2Server ManagementUser manual[13] PRIMERGY ServerView Suite ServerView
TX120 Operating Manual 79IndexAaccessible drivesCD-RW 11DVD-RW 11magnetic tape drive 11acclimatization time 33, 62Advanced Video Redirection 12ambient
8 Operating Manual TX120Documentation overview IntroductionConcept and target groups for this manualThis operating manual describes how to install, se
80 Operating Manual TX120Indexenvironmental protection 30errordrifting display on monitor 57drive “dead” 59drive defective 59incorrect date 58incorrec
TX120 Operating Manual 81IndexLAN port 12service 40standard 40LAN transfer rate indicator 48laser information 26light emitting diode (LED) 26lithium b
82 Operating Manual TX120Indexsaving energy 30screenerror message 59flickering 57remains blank 56shows flickering stripes 57security function 7serial
TX120 Operating Manual 9Introduction Documentation overview– “Integrated RAID for SAS User’s Guide” (PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD supplie
Comments to this Manuals