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PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8
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  • Page 1 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual - English PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual August 2015...

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks

    – The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice. – Fujitsu assumes no liability for damages to third party copyrights or other rights arising from the use of any information in this manual. – No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Fujitsu.
  • Page 3 Before reading this manual For your safety This manual contains important information for safely and correctly using this product. Carefully read the manual before using this product. Pay particular attention to the accompanying manual "Safety Notes and Regulations" and ensure these safety notes are understood before using the product.
  • Page 4 Please consult the sales staff of Fujitsu if intending to use this product for high safety use. Measures against momentary voltage drop This product may be affected by a momentary voltage drop in the power supply caused by lightning.

  • Page 5: Version History

    Only for the Japanese market: Although described in this manual, some sections do not apply to the Japanese market. These options and routines include: – CSS (Customer Self Service) Version history Issue number Reason for update 0.5 / 19-07-2013 Preliminary review version 1.0 / 09-2013 Initial version Minor corrections, removed sections on GPGPU...
  • Page 6 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Inhalt Introduction ......31 Before you start ......33 Classification of procedures .
  • Page 8 Inhalt Extending / removing the server from the rack ..64 4.4.1 Preliminary steps ......65 4.4.2 Extending the server out of the rack .
  • Page 9 Inhalt 4.10 Closing the server ..... . . 98 4.10.1 Rack model ......98 4.10.1.1 Installing the rack mounting frame .
  • Page 10 Inhalt Completing the maintenance task ....134 5.2.1 Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and iRMC . . . 134 5.2.1.1 Updating or recovering the system board BIOS ..134 5.2.1.2 Updating or recovering the iRMC .
  • Page 11 Inhalt Power supply ......161 Basic information ..... . . 162 6.1.1 PSU installation sequence .
  • Page 12 Inhalt 7.2.4.3 16x 2.5-inch HDD / SSD SAS backplane cabling ..193 7.2.4.4 HDD / SSD naming scheme ....196 7.2.5 24x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs (6 SAS backplanes) .
  • Page 13 Inhalt 3.5-inch HDD configurations ....241 7.3.1 3.5-inch HDD backplane overview ....241 7.3.2 4x 3.5-inch HDDs (1 SAS backplane) .
  • Page 14 Inhalt 7.3.10 Upgrading to 8x 3.5-inch HDD configurations ..272 7.3.10.1 Preliminary steps ..... . 272 7.3.10.2 Removing the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover .
  • Page 15 Inhalt 7.4.5 Installing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box ..295 7.4.5.1 Preliminary steps ..... . . 295 7.4.5.2 Removing accessible drive dummy covers .
  • Page 16 Inhalt SAS expander board ..... 309 7.5.1 Installing the SAS expander board ....309 7.5.1.1 Preliminary steps .
  • Page 17 Inhalt 8.3.3 Replacing rear fan modules ....339 8.3.3.1 Preliminary steps ..... . . 339 8.3.3.2 Removing rear fan modules .
  • Page 18 Inhalt 9.3.1.4 Installing the Modular LAN controller ... . 369 9.3.1.5 Concluding steps ..... . 371 9.3.1.6 Concluding software tasks .
  • Page 19 Inhalt SAS RAID controller in PCI slot 10 ....425 9.5.1 Additional information on SAS 3.0 RAID controllers ..425 9.5.2 Installing the SAS RAID controller .
  • Page 20 Inhalt 9.6.6 Replacing a BBU ......456 9.6.6.1 Preliminary steps ..... . 456 9.6.6.2 Removing a BBU module from the chassis .
  • Page 21 Inhalt Processors ......485 11.1 Basic information ..... . . 485 11.1.1 Supported processors .
  • Page 22 Inhalt Accessible drives ..... . . 529 12.1 Basic information ..... . . 530 12.2 Installing accessible drives .
  • Page 23 Inhalt 12.5.2.5 Installing accessible drive dummy covers ..567 12.5.2.6 Concluding steps ..... . . 567 12.5.3 Replacing a slimline ODD or LSD .
  • Page 24 Inhalt 12.7 Slimline ODD in 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box ..588 12.7.1 Installing the slimline ODD ....588 12.7.1.1 Preliminary steps .
  • Page 25 Inhalt 13.2 Front LAN connector ..... . 618 13.2.1 Installing the front LAN connector ....618 13.2.1.1 Preliminary steps .
  • Page 26 Inhalt 13.3.2.4 Reassembling the front panel module ... . 641 13.3.2.5 Reinstalling the front panel module ... . . 641 13.3.2.6 Concluding steps .
  • Page 27 Inhalt 14.3.2 Removing the TPM board ....666 14.3.2.1 Preliminary steps ..... . . 667 14.3.2.2 Removing the TPM board .
  • Page 28 Inhalt 14.6 Replacing the system board ....684 14.6.1 Preliminary steps ......686 14.6.2 Removing the system board .
  • Page 29 Inhalt 16.2.8 SAS cabling with 8x 3.5-inch HDDs and 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box ....745 16.2.9 SAS cabling with 8x 3.5-inch HDDs and 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box .
  • Page 30 Inhalt Appendix ......769 17.1 Mechanical overview ..... 769 17.1.1 Server front .

  • Page 31: Introduction

    Introduction This Upgrade and Maintenance Manual provides instructions for the following procedures: Upgrading the server configuration by adding optional hardware ● components Upgrading the server configuration by replacing existing hardware ● components with superior ones. Replacing defective hardware components ● This manual focuses on on-site maintenance tasks.
  • Page 32 Introduction Notational conventions The following notational conventions are used in this manual: Text in italics indicates commands or menu items indicates system output fixed font indicates text to be entered by the user semi-bold fixed font "Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters and terms that are being emphasized describes activities that must be performed in the order Ê...

  • Page 33: Before You Start

    Your server’s operating manual gives an introduction to server features and provides an overview of available hardware options. Use the Fujitsu ServerView Suite management software and iRMC web frontend to prepare hardware expansions. ServerView Suite documentation is available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com...
  • Page 34 Before you start Please contact your local Fujitsu customer service partner for details on how to order expansion kits or spare parts. Use the Fujitsu Illustrated Spares Catalog to identify the required spare part and obtain technical data and order information.

  • Page 35: Classification Of Procedures

    At the beginning of each procedure, the involved unit type is indicated by one of the symbols introduced in this section. Please ask your local Fujitsu service center for more detailed information. 2.1.1 Customer Replaceable Units (CRU)

  • Page 36: Upgrade And Repair Units (Uru)

    Before you start 2.1.2 Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Upgrade and Repair Units are non hot-plug components that can be ordered separately to be installed as options (Upgrade Units) or are available to the customer through customer self service (Repair Units). Server management error messages and diagnostic indicators on the front panel and system board will report defective Upgrade and Repair Units as customer replaceable CSS components.

  • Page 37: Field Replaceable Units (Fru)

    Maintenance procedures involving Field Replaceable Units must be performed exclusively by Fujitsu service personnel or technicians trained by Fujitsu. Please note that unauthorized interference with the system will void the warranty and exempt the manufacturer from all liability. Components that are handled as Field Replaceable Units –...

  • Page 38: Average Task Duration

    Before you start Average task duration Average task duration: 10 minutes The average task duration including preliminary and concluding steps is indicated at the beginning of each procedure next to the procedure class. Refer to table 1 on page 38 for an overview of steps taken into account for calculating the average task duration: Step...

  • Page 39: Tools You Need At Hand

    Before you start Tools you need at hand When preparing the maintenance task, ensure that all required tools are available according to the overview below. You will find a list of required tools at the beginning of each procedure. Screw driver / Screw Usage Type...
  • Page 40 Before you start Screw driver / Screw Usage Type Bit insert M3 x 4.5 mm Phillips UFM nylon (white) PH1 / (+) No. 1 screw A3C40109082 M2.5 x 4 mm (silver) Phillips TFM module PH1 / (+) No. 1 C26192-Y10- C103 M3 x 4 mm flat head screw...

  • Page 41: Documents You Need At Hand

    For the Japanese market please use the following address: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/ Document Description "Quick Start Hardware - PRIMERGY TX300 S8" leaflet Quick installation poster for initial operation, available online "Quick Start Hardware - PRIMERGY RX350 S8" leaflet Information on initial server setup and "ServerView Suite Quick Start...
  • Page 42 Management Controller" User Guide Spare parts identification and information system (EMEA market only), available for online use or download (Windows OS) at Illustrated Spares catalog http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com/illustrated_spares or from the CSS component view of the ServerView Operations Manager Glossary available online "Warranty"...
  • Page 43 Before you start Document Description – RAID documentation, available online at under http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com Industry standard servers - Expansion Cards - Storage Adapters, e.g.: – "Integrated RAID for SAS" User Guide – "LSI MegaRAID - SAS Software" User Guide Additional documentation –...
  • Page 44 Before you start Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 45: Important Information

    Important information CAUTION! Before installing and starting up a device, please observe the safety instructions listed in the following section. This will help you to avoid making serious errors that could impair your health, damage the device and endanger the data base. Keep this manual and the other documentation (such as the operating manual) close to the device.
  • Page 46 Important information Before starting up During installation and before operating the device, observe the instructions ● on environmental conditions for your device. If the device is brought in from a cold environment, condensation may form ● both inside and on the outside of the device. Wait until the device has acclimatized to room temperature and is absolutely dry before starting it up.
  • Page 47 Important information Always connect the server and the attached peripherals to the same power ● circuit. Otherwise you run the risk of losing data if, for example, the server is still running but a peripheral device (e.g. memory subsystem) fails during a power outage.
  • Page 48 Important information Only set screen resolutions and refresh rates that are specified in the ● operating manual for the monitor. Otherwise, you may damage your monitor. If you are in any doubt, contact your sales outlet or customer service center. Before installing/removing internal options to/from the server, turn off the ●...
  • Page 49 Important information All batteries containing pollutants are marked with a symbol (a crossed-out ● garbage can). In addition, the marking is provided with the chemical symbol of the heavy metal decisive for the classification as a pollutant: Cd Cadmium Hg Mercury Pb Lead Working with optical disk drives and media When working with optical disk drives, these instructions must be followed.
  • Page 50 Important information As a precaution, remove disks from the optical disk drive when the ● drive is not to be used for a long time. Keep the optical disk tray closed to prevent foreign matter, such as dust, from entering the optical disk drive.
  • Page 51 Important information Laser information The optical disk drive complies with IEC 60825-1 laser class 1. CAUTION! The optical disk drive contains a light-emitting diode (LED), which under certain circumstances produces a laser beam stronger than laser class 1. Looking directly at this beam is dangerous. Never remove parts of the optical disk drive casing! Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices Modules with electrostatic-sensitive devices are identified by the following...
  • Page 52 If you need to lift or transport the server, ask other people to help you. ● Because the PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 is large and heavy, at least two people are needed. Never lift or carry the device by the handles on the front panel.

  • Page 53: Ce Conformity

    Important information If the server is integrated into an installation that draws power from an ● industrial power supply network with an IEC309 type connector, the power supply's fuse protection must comply with the requirements for non- industrial power supply networks for the type A connector. CE conformity The system complies with the requirements of the EC directives 2004/108/EC regarding "Electromagnetic Compatibility"...

  • Page 54: Environmental Protection

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ● Fujitsu is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Fujitsu. The correction of interferences caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
  • Page 55 Important information Energy-saving information Devices that do not need to be constantly switched on should be switched off until they are needed as well as during long breaks and after completion of work. Packaging information This packaging information doesn’t apply to the Japanese market. Do not throw away the packaging.
  • Page 56 Details regarding the return and recycling of devices and consumables within Europe can also be found in the "Returning used devices" manual, via your local Fujitsu branch or from our recycling center in Paderborn: Fujitsu Technology Solutions Recycling Center D-33106 Paderborn Tel.

  • Page 57: Basic Hardware Procedures

    Basic hardware procedures Using diagnostics information Use the Fujitsu ServerView Suite management software to plan the upgrade or replacement of hardware components. Please refer to the following ServerView Suite topics: – Operation – Maintenance It is recommended to prepare local maintenance tasks using remote diagnostics procedures, as described in the "ServerView Suite Local Service Concept...

  • Page 58: Determining The Error Class

    Basic hardware procedures Figure 3: ID indicator on connector panel When working in a datacenter environment, switch on the ID indicator on the front and rear connector panels of the server for easy identification. Ê Press the ID button on the front panel (1) or use the iRMC web frontend or ServerView Operations Manager user interface to switch on the system ID indicator LEDs (2).

  • Page 59: Global Error Indicator

    Basic hardware procedures 4.1.2.1 Global Error indicator Figure 4: Global Error indicator on front panel Ê Check the Global Error indicator on the front or connector panel of the server: Indicator Status Description no critical event (non CSS component) prefailure detected (non CSS component), orange on requires (precautionary) service Global error...

  • Page 60: Customer Self Service (Css) Indicator

    Basic hardware procedures 4.1.2.2 Customer Self Service (CSS) indicator Figure 5: CSS error indicator in front panel Ê Check the CSS indicator on the front panel or connector panel of the server: Indicator Status Description no critical event (CSS component) yellow on prefailure detected (CSS component) CSS indicator...

  • Page 61: Local Diagnostic Indicators On The System Board

    Basic hardware procedures 4.1.3.2 Local diagnostic indicators on the system board For a detailed overview of local diagnostic indicators and controls on the system board, please refer to section "Onboard indicators and controls" on page 779. Using the Indicate CSS button Ê...

  • Page 62: Shutting Down The Server

    Basic hardware procedures Shutting down the server CAUTION! For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important information" on page This step is only required when upgrading or replacing non-hot plug components. Ê Inform the system administrator that the server will be shut down and put offline.

  • Page 63: Disconnecting The Server From The Mains

    Basic hardware procedures Disconnecting the server from the mains Figure 7: Opening the PSU cable bracket Ê Press down on the release tab (1) until the loop on the PSU cable bracket disengages (2). Figure 8: Removing the power cord from the PSU cable bracket (A) Ê...

  • Page 64: Extending / Removing The Server From The Rack

    Basic hardware procedures Figure 9: Removing the power cord from the PSU cable bracket (B) Ê Pull the loop on the PSU cable bracket further back as shown (1). Ê Remove the power cord from the PSU cable bracket (2) and disconnect it from the PSU.

  • Page 65: Preliminary Steps

    Basic hardware procedures 4.4.1 Preliminary steps "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 63 Ê Ê Remove all remaining external cables from the rear connector panel and expansion cards. For further information, refer to section "Connectors and indicators"...

  • Page 66: Removing The Server From The Rack

    Basic hardware procedures 4.4.3 Removing the server from the rack CAUTION! At least two people are needed to lift the server out of the rack cabinet. (For the Japanese market, please refer to " 安全上のご注意 ".) For configurations below 32 kg: At least two people are needed to lift the server out of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 67 Basic hardware procedures Ê Shut down the server and remove external cables as described in section "Preliminary steps" on page Ê Unlatch and pull the server out of the rack as described in section "Extending the server out of the rack" on page Figure 11: Removing the server from the rack Ê...

  • Page 68: Opening The Server

    In order to comply with applicable EMC regulations (regulations on ● electromagnetic compatibility) and satisfy cooling requirements, the PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 server must not run while the side cover is removed. For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important...

  • Page 69: Removing The Id Card

    Basic hardware procedures Ê Open the locking lever (1). This will slide the top cover back disengaging the locking mechanism (2). Figure 13: Removing the top cover (rack server) Ê Remove the top cover. 4.5.1.2 Removing the ID card Figure 14: Removing the ID card (rack server) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 70: Removing The Rack Mounting Frame

    Basic hardware procedures Ê Remove the ID card from the server. It may be necessary to pull out on the ID card rather firmly. However, do not apply excessive force. 4.5.1.3 Removing the rack mounting frame The rack front cover consists of a plastic frame and two rack mounting brackets.
  • Page 71 Basic hardware procedures Figure 16: Removing the rack mounting frame (B) Ê Press down on the locking latch while slightly folding out the rack front cover. Figure 17: Removing the rack mounting frame (C) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 72: Tower Model

    Basic hardware procedures Ê Press up on the plastic frame to disengage the bottom locking latch (1). Ê Detach and remove the rack front cover to the front (2). 4.5.2 Tower model 4.5.2.1 Unlocking the server Figure 18: Removing the key (A) Ê...
  • Page 73 Basic hardware procedures Figure 19: Removing the key (B) Ê Remove the key from the server rear. Figure 20: Unlocking the server Ê Insert the key into the lock on the server front. Ê Turn the key clockwise to unlock the front and side covers (1). Ê...

  • Page 74: Removing The Side Cover

    Basic hardware procedures 4.5.2.2 Removing the side cover Figure 21: Removing the side cover (tower server) Ê Open the locking lever (1). This will slide the side cover back disengaging the locking mechanism (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 75 Basic hardware procedures Figure 22: Removing the side cover (tower server) Ê Remove the side cover. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 76: Removing The Id Card

    Basic hardware procedures 4.5.2.3 Removing the ID card Figure 23: Removing the ID card (tower server) Ê Remove the ID card from the server. It may be necessary to pull out on the ID card rather firmly. However, do not apply excessive force. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 77: Removing Accessible Drive And Hdd Bay Covers

    Basic hardware procedures 4.5.2.4 Removing accessible drive and HDD bay covers Figure 24: Removing the accessible drive bay cover Ê Press up on the locking latch (1) and fold out the accessible drive bay cover (2). Ê Remove the accessible drive bay cover from the front cover. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 78 Basic hardware procedures Figure 25: Removing the HDD bay cover Ê Pull out on the handle on the upper edge of the HDD bay cover. Ê Fold out and remove the HDD bay cover from the front cover. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 79 Basic hardware procedures Storing the accessible drive bay cover Figure 26: Storing the accessible drive bay cover Ê Place the accessible drive bay cover on the HDD bay cover as shown (1). Ê Press in on the bottom edge of the accessible drive bay cover until it snaps in place (2).

  • Page 80: Removing The Front Cover

    Basic hardware procedures 4.5.2.5 Removing the front cover Figure 27: Removing the front cover (tower server) Ê Pinch the locking clips to disengage the front cover (1, see close-up) while slightly pulling out. Ê Carefully fold out the bottom end of the front cover (2). Ê...

  • Page 81: Handling Fan Holders

    Basic hardware procedures Handling fan holders Ê Please proceed as described in sections "Replacing the system fan holder" on page 329 "Replacing the rear fan holder" on page 340. Handling the system air duct 4.7.1 Removing the system air duct Figure 28: Detaching the system air duct Ê...
  • Page 82 Basic hardware procedures Figure 29: Removing the system air duct Ê Hold the air duct by the two green grips (see orange arrows) and lift it out of the chassis in a vertical motion. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 83: Installing The System Air Duct

    Basic hardware procedures 4.7.2 Installing the system air duct Figure 30: Mounting the system air duct (A) Ê Ensure that the air duct spacer has been installed in the system as described in section "Mounting the system board" on page 691.
  • Page 84 Basic hardware procedures Figure 31: Mounting the system air duct (B) Ê Ensure that the two centering bolts on the rear fan holder properly engage with the center holes on the air duct (see close-ups). Ê Ensure that the locking latch (L) on the air duct has properly engaged. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 85: Handling The System Board Carrier

    Basic hardware procedures Handling the system board carrier 4.8.1 Removing the system board carrier Figure 32: Removing the system board carrier (A) Ê Remove three screws from the system board carrier. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 86 Basic hardware procedures Figure 33: Removing the system board carrier (B) Ê Slide the system board carrier towards the server front as far as it will go. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 87 Basic hardware procedures Figure 34: Removing the system board carrier (C) Ê Hold the system board carrier by its two handle recesses and lift it out of the chassis. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 88: Installing The System Board Carrier

    Basic hardware procedures 4.8.2 Installing the system board carrier Figure 35: Mounting the system board carrier (A) Ê Hold the system board carrier by its two handle recesses and lower it into the chassis as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 89 Basic hardware procedures Figure 36: Mounting the system board carrier (B) Ê Slide the system board carrier towards the server rear until the latch on the carrier properly engages in the slot on the rear server floor. CAUTION! Ensure not to trap or pinch any cables running through the cable exit from the power backplane.
  • Page 90 Basic hardware procedures Figure 37: Mounting the system board carrier (C) Ê Secure the system board carrier with three M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 91: Handling Accessible Drive Bays

    Basic hardware procedures Handling accessible drive bays 4.9.1 Opening the accessible drive locking bar 4.9.1.1 Tower servers Figure 38: Opening the accessible drive locking bar Ê Press out on the locking latch to disengage the accessible drive locking bar (1). Ê...

  • Page 92: Rack Servers

    Basic hardware procedures 4.9.1.2 Rack servers Figure 39: Opening the accessible drive locking bar (rack systems) Ê Pull up on the locking latch to disengage the accessible drive locking bar (1). Ê Fold out the accessible drive locking bar (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 93: Closing The Accessible Drive Locking Bar

    Basic hardware procedures 4.9.2 Closing the accessible drive locking bar 4.9.2.1 Tower servers Figure 40: Closing the accessible drive locking bar Ê Close the locking bar until it locks in place (see close-up). 4.9.2.2 Rack servers Figure 41: Closing the accessible drive locking bar (rack systems) Ê...

  • Page 94: Accessible Drive Filler Covers

    Basic hardware procedures 4.9.3 Accessible drive filler covers 4.9.3.1 Removing accessible drive filler covers Figure 42: Removing an accessible drive filler cover Ê Hold the accessible drive filler cover by its two handle recesses and pull it out of the desired installation bays. CAUTION! Always replace filler covers into unused drive bays to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.

  • Page 95: Installing Accessible Drive Filler Covers

    Basic hardware procedures 4.9.3.2 Installing accessible drive filler covers Figure 43: Installing an accessible drive filler cover Ê Hold the accessible drive filler cover (C26361-K644-C933) by its two handle recesses and insert it into the empty installation bays with the punched-out arrow symbol facing up (see close-up).

  • Page 96: Accessible Drive Covers

    Basic hardware procedures 4.9.4 Accessible drive covers 4.9.4.1 Removing accessible drive covers Figure 44: Removing an accessible drive covers Removing accessible drive covers is illustrated by the example of the tower server. In case of the rack front cover, the procedure is identical. Ê...

  • Page 97: Installing Accessible Drive Covers

    Basic hardware procedures 4.9.4.2 Installing accessible drive covers Figure 45: Installing accessible drive covers Installing accessible drive covers is illustrated by the example of the tower server. In case of the rack front cover, the procedure is identical. Ê Ensure that an accessible drive filler cover has been installed in every empty drive bay.

  • Page 98: Closing The Server

    In order to comply with applicable EMC regulations (regulations on ● electromagnetic compatibility) and satisfy cooling requirements, the PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 server must not run while the top / side cover is removed. For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important...
  • Page 99 Basic hardware procedures Ê Ensure that the rack mounting brackets properly engage on both sides of the chassis as shown in the close-up. Figure 47: Installing the rack mounting frame (B) Ê Ensure that the rack mounting brackets properly engage on both sides of the chassis as shown.

  • Page 100: Installing The Id Card

    Basic hardware procedures 4.10.1.2 Installing the ID card Figure 48: Installing the ID card (rack server) Ê Insert and slide the ID card into its slot (1) until it locks in place as shown (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 101: Mounting The Top Cover

    Basic hardware procedures 4.10.1.3 Mounting the top cover Figure 49: Mounting the top cover (rack server) (A) Ê Open the locking lever on the top cover. Ê Lower the top cover onto the chassis, recessed by 2 cm. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 102 Basic hardware procedures Figure 50: Mounting the top cover (rack server) (B) Ê Close the locking lever on the top cover (1). This will slide the top cover shut engaging the locking mechanism (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 103: Tower Model

    Basic hardware procedures 4.10.2 Tower model 4.10.2.1 Mounting the front cover Figure 51: Mounting the front cover (tower server) (A) Ê Hook the two tabs on the upper end of the front cover into the notches in the chassis. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 104 Basic hardware procedures Figure 52: Mounting the front cover (tower server) (B) Ê Fold down the front cover (1) until the locking clip on the bottom edge of the front cover engage (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 105: Installing Accessible Drive And Hdd Bay Covers

    Basic hardware procedures 4.10.2.2 Installing accessible drive and HDD bay covers Figure 53: Installing the HDD bay cover Ê Insert the HDD bay cover into the front cover as shown (1). Ê Fold in the HDD bay cover until it locks in place (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 106 Basic hardware procedures Figure 54: Installing the accessible drive bay cover Ê Insert the accessible drive bay cover into the front cover as shown (1). Ê Fold in the accessible drive bay cover until it locks in place (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 107: Installing The Id Card

    Basic hardware procedures 4.10.2.3 Installing the ID card Figure 55: Installing the ID card (rack server) Ê Insert and slide the ID card into its slot (1) until it locks in place as shown (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 108: Mounting The Side Cover

    Basic hardware procedures 4.10.2.4 Mounting the side cover Figure 56: Mounting the side cover (tower server) (A) Ê Open the locking lever on the side cover. Ê Fit the side cover on the chassis, recessed by 2 cm. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 109 Basic hardware procedures Figure 57: Mounting the side cover (tower server) (B) Ê Close the locking lever on the side cover (1). This will slide the top cover shut engaging the locking mechanism (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 110: Locking The Server

    Basic hardware procedures 4.10.2.5 Locking the server Figure 58: Locking the server Ê If required by security regulations, lock the server: Ê Insert the key into the lock on the server front (1). Ê Turn the key counter-clockwise to lock the front and side covers (2). Ê...
  • Page 111 Basic hardware procedures Figure 59: Storing the key ring (A) Ê Insert the key ring into the slot on the server rear as shown. Figure 60: Storing the key ring (B) Ê Turn the key ring clockwise by 90 degrees (1) until it latches in place as shown (2).

  • Page 112: Handling The Anti-Tilt Bracket

    Basic hardware procedures 4.11 Handling the anti-tilt bracket 4.11.1 Installing the anti-tilt bracket Figure 61: Installing the anti-tilt bracket (A) Ê Fit the anti-tilt bracket onto the bottom edge of the server rear as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 113 Basic hardware procedures Figure 62: Installing the anti-tilt bracket (B) Ê Secure the anti-tilt bracket on the rear of the server with two knurled thumb screws. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 114: Removing The Anti-Tilt Bracket

    Basic hardware procedures 4.11.2 Removing the anti-tilt bracket Figure 63: Removing the anti-tilt bracket Ê Loosen the two knurled thumb screws on the anti-tilt bracket (1). Ê Remove the anti-tilt bracket from the rear of the server (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 115: Mounting The Server In The Rack

    Basic hardware procedures 4.12 Mounting the server in the rack 4.12.1 Seating the server on the rack rails CAUTION! At least two people are needed to position the server on the rack rails. (For the Japanese market, please refer to " 安全上のご注意 ".) For configurations below 32 kg: At least two people are needed to lift the server into the rack cabinet.
  • Page 116 Basic hardware procedures CAUTION! Additionally, a lifter is required in the following cases: – The server weighs more than 50 kg. – The server weighs more than 21 kg and is to be installed above the height of 25 U. When using a lifter, this installation procedure needs to be carried out by maintenance personnel.

  • Page 117: Sliding The Server Into The Rack

    Basic hardware procedures Ê Fold down the server (3). Ensure that all six rack mounting bolts are properly seated in the mounting points on the telescopic rails and that the locking bars engage (4). 4.12.2 Sliding the server into the rack Figure 65: Sliding the server into the rack Ê...

  • Page 118: Connecting The Server To The Mains

    4.13 Connecting the server to the mains The PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 server can be equipped with up to four hot-plug PSU modules that automatically adjust to any mains voltage in the range of 100 VAC to 240 VAC. Power redundancy is possible in various PSU configurations (see section "PSU installation sequence"...
  • Page 119 Basic hardware procedures Ê Press down on the locking lever on the PSU cable bracket (1) and pull the loop away from the PSU cable bracket anchorage as far as it will go (2). Figure 67: Mounting the PSU cable bracket (A) Ê...
  • Page 120 Basic hardware procedures Figure 68: Mounting the PSU cable bracket (B) Ê Clip the PSU cable bracket into the mounting hole on the power supply module as shown (see close-up). Once attached, a PSU cable bracket cannot be removed from the PSU module anymore.

  • Page 121: Securing A Power Cord In The Psu Cable Bracket

    Basic hardware procedures 4.13.1.2 Securing a power cord in the PSU cable bracket Figure 69: Securing power cords (A) Ê Connect the power cords to the power supply units (1). Ê Run the power cord through the PSU cable bracket as shown (2). Ê...
  • Page 122 Basic hardware procedures Ê Slide the loop on the PSU cable bracket onto the cord grip as shown. Figure 71: Securing power cords (C) Ê Ensure that the loop on the PSU cable bracket is properly seated on the cord grip (1).

  • Page 123: Switching On The Server

    In order to comply with applicable EMC regulations (regulations on electromagnetic compatibility) and satisfy cooling requirements, the PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 server must not run while the top / side cover is removed. After connecting the server to the mains, it will take about 60 seconds ●...

  • Page 124: Concluding Software Tasks

    Basic hardware procedures 4.15 Concluding software tasks Ê Perform the following software tasks to put the server back in operation: – "Resetting the boot retry counter" on page 140 – "Verifying the system time settings" on page 148 – "Viewing and clearing the System Event Log (SEL)" on page 149 –...

  • Page 125: Basic Software Procedures

    Basic software procedures Starting the maintenance task 5.1.1 Suspending BitLocker functionality BitLocker Drive Encryption provides protection for operating system and data drives by encrypting the contents and requiring users to authenticate their credentials to access the information. In the scenario described here, BitLocker uses the compatible Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to detect if the computer's startup process has been modified from its original state.
  • Page 126 For further information on how to suspend BitLocker drive encryption, please refer to the Microsoft TechNet library at http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc731549.aspx. Fujitsu service partners will find additional information (also available in Japanese) on the Fujitsu Extranet web pages. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 127: Disabling Svom Boot Watchdog Functionality

    Basic software procedures 5.1.2 Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality The ServerView Operations Manager boot watchdog determines whether the server boots within a preset time frame. If the watchdog timer expires, the system will automatically reboot. 5.1.2.1 Viewing boot watchdog settings Viewing boot watchdog settings in the BIOS Ê...

  • Page 128: Configuring Boot Watchdog Settings

    Basic software procedures 5.1.2.2 Configuring boot watchdog settings If the system is to be started from removable boot media for firmware upgrade purposes, the Boot watchdog needs to be disabled before starting maintenance task. Otherwise, the Boot watchdog might initiate a system reboot before the flash process is complete.

  • Page 129: Removing Backup And Optical Disk Media

    For further information on "forcible" tape ejection, please refer to the "Tape Facts" guide available to Fujitsu service partners from the following https address: https://partners.ts.fujitsu.com/com/service/ps/Servers/PRIMERGY/Pages/ TapeFacts.aspx...

  • Page 130: Note On Server Maintenance In A Multipath I/O Environment

    Using Update Manager Express Ê If performing an offline BIOS / firmware update, first of all prepare the ServerView Update DVD or USB stick: Ê Download the latest ServerView Update DVD image from Fujitsu: for the EMEA market ftp://ftp.ts.fujitsu.com/images/serverview for the Japanese market: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/products/note/svsdvd/dvd/...
  • Page 131 Basic software procedures Ê Prepare your Update DVD or USB stick as described in the "Local System Update for PRIMERGY Servers" user guide. Ê Boot the server from the prepared Update DVD or USB stick: DVD: Ê Switch on the server. Ê...
  • Page 132 Basic software procedures Ê Switch on the server. Ê Right after switching on the server, insert the ServerView Suite DVD into the DVD drive and close the drive tray. If the server does not boot from DVD, proceed as follows: Ê...

  • Page 133: Switching On The Id Indicator

    Basic software procedures 5.1.6 Switching on the ID indicator When working in a datacenter environment, switch on the ID indicator on the front and rear connector panels of the server for easy identification. For further information, refer to section "Locating the defective server" on page 57 or to the "ServerView Suite Local Service Concept (LSC)"...

  • Page 134: Completing The Maintenance Task

    (EMEA market) http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/downloads/ (Japanese market) Fujitsu does not assume responsibility for any damage done to the server or for the loss of any data resulting from BIOS updates. 5.2.1.1 Updating or recovering the system board BIOS BIOS flash procedure Ê...
  • Page 135 Basic software procedures Ê Restart the server. The system will detect the USB stick. If the BIOS cannot identify the USB stick, the pop-up message Failed to boot for Emergency flash. Please Reset now. will show up in the center of the screen. Ê...

  • Page 136: Verifying System Information Backup / Restore

    Basic software procedures Ê Press the Power On / Off button. The system starts the POST process. In iRMC recovery mode, the “FUJITSU” logo does not show up. The system will detect the USB stick. If the BIOS cannot identify the USB stick, the pop-up message Failed to boot for Emergency flash.

  • Page 137: Updating Raid Controller Firmware

    Chassis IDPROM: Restore successful After replacing the Chassis ID EPROM In case of the PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 server, the Chassis ID EPROM is integrated on the front panel board. Ê Check the SEL log files as described in section "Viewing and clearing the...

  • Page 138: Enabling Option Rom Scan

    Basic software procedures Using the flash tool The latest firmware files are available as ASPs (Autonomous Support Packages) for Windows or as DOS tools from the Fujitsu support web pages at: http://ts.fujitsu.com/support/ (EMEA market) http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/downloads/ (Japanese market) Ê Select Drivers & Downloads.

  • Page 139: Verifying And Configuring The Backup Software Solution

    Procedures may differ depending on the backup software. For details, refer to the dedicated documentation provided separately. Further information on suitable backup software solutions and related documentation is available to Fujitsu service partners from the Fujitsu Extranet web pages. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 140: Resetting The Boot Retry Counter

    Ê Re-enable backup drives and revise backup software settings and cronjobs. Detailed information on suitable backup software solutions and related documentation is available to Fujitsu service partners from the Fujitsu Extranet web pages 5.2.6 Resetting the boot retry counter The boot retry counter is decremented from its preset value every time the POST watchdog initiates a system reboot.
  • Page 141 Basic software procedures If the customer knows about the original boot retry values, proceed as follows to reset or configure the boot retry counter: Resetting the boot retry counter in the BIOS Ê Enter the BIOS. Ê Select the Server Mgmt menu. Ê...

  • Page 142: Resetting The Error Status After Replacing Memory Modules Or Processors

    Using ServerView Maintenance Tools (Windows only) Ê Launch the ServerView Maintenance Tools: – Windows Server 2008 R2 and below: Start > (All) Programs > Fujitsu > ServerView Suite > Agents > Maintenance Tools – Windows Server 2012 and above: Start > Apps > Fujitsu > Maintenance Tools Ê...

  • Page 143: Processors

    Using ServerView Maintenance Tools (Windows only) Ê Launch the ServerView Maintenance Tools: – Windows Server 2008 R2 and below: Start > (All) Programs > Fujitsu > ServerView Suite > Agents > Maintenance Tools – Windows Server 2012 and above: Start > Apps > Fujitsu > Maintenance Tools...
  • Page 144 Basic software procedures Ê Choose the CPU status tab. Ê Select the CPU which shows the pre-failure status. Ê Click on Reset Status. Ê Ensure that all pre-fail / fail status issues have been resolved in ServerView Operations Manager. Using the command line (Linux only) Proceed as follows to reset the error counter of a specific processor: Ê...

  • Page 145: Performing A Fan Test After Replacing A Defective Fan

    Basic software procedures Ê Ensure that all pre-fail / fail status issues have been resolved in ServerView Operations Manager. 5.2.8 Performing a fan test after replacing a defective fan After replacing a defective system fan or power supply unit containing a defective fan, the fan error indicators will stay lit until the next fan test.

  • Page 146: Enabling Svom Boot Watchdog Functionality

    Basic software procedures Ê After the fan test is complete, restore the time setting to its initial value and click Save Page. For more detailed information, refer to the "ServerView Operations Manager" user guide. For the Japanese market: Executing the fan test via Chassis ID Prom Tool Please follow the instructions provided separately.

  • Page 147: Enabling Replaced Components In The System Bios

    Basic software procedures 5.2.10 Enabling replaced components in the system BIOS When a processor, an expansion card, or a memory module fails, the defective component will be set to Disabled or Failed in the system BIOS. The server will then reboot with only the intact hardware components remaining in the system configuration.

  • Page 148: Verifying The System Time Settings

    Basic software procedures Ê Select the Advanced menu. Ê Under Memory Status verify that none of the memory modules are marked as Failed. Ê Save your changes (if applicable) and exit the BIOS. For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, refer to your server’s "BIOS Setup Utility"...

  • Page 149: Viewing And Clearing The System Event Log (Sel)

    Basic software procedures 5.2.13 Viewing and clearing the System Event Log (SEL) 5.2.13.1 Viewing the SEL You can view the System Event Log (SEL) using the ServerView Operations Manager or the ServerView iRMC web frontend: Viewing the SEL in ServerView Operations Manager Ê...

  • Page 150: Clearing The Sel

    Basic software procedures Viewing the SEL using the iRMC web frontend Ê Enter the ServerView iRMC web frontend. Ê Select the Event Log and choose the Internal Event Log submenu. Ê Under Internal Event Log Content the SEL is being displayed. In order to filter the list, select the check boxes next to the desired event types and press Apply for the changes to take effect.
  • Page 151 Basic software procedures Procedures may differ depending on your Linux OS or the definition file on the client system. Use the following information as reference. Ask the system administrator to change the definition file. Ê After replacing a network controller or the system board, switch on and boot the server as described in section "Switching on the server"...

  • Page 152: Resuming Bitlocker Functionality

    For further information on how to resume BitLocker drive encryption, please refer to the Microsoft TechNet library at http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc731549.aspx. Fujitsu service partners will find additional information (also available in Japanese) on the Fujitsu Extranet web pages. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 153: Performing A Raid Array Rebuild

    Basic software procedures 5.2.16 Performing a RAID array rebuild After replacing a hard disk drive that has been combined into a RAID array, RAID rebuild will be performed completely unattended as a background process. Ê Ensure that the RAID array rebuild has started normally. Wait until the progress bar has reached at least one percent.

  • Page 154: Looking Up Mac Addresses

    Basic software procedures 5.2.17.1 Looking up MAC addresses Ê Enter the ServerView iRMC web frontend. Ê Select the System Information menu. Ê Under Network Inventory, you will find detailed information on each network controller in the managed PRIMERGY server, including its MAC address. This information is only available with the iRMC S4 or above.

  • Page 155: Using The Chassis Id Prom Tool

    After replacing the Chassis ID EPROM, system information has to be entered using the Chassis ID Prom tool. The tool and further instructions are available to maintenance personnel from the Fujitsu Technology Solutions Extranet: https://partners.ts.fujitsu.com/com/service/ps/Servers/PRIMERGY/ Ê Select your PRIMERGY system from the main area of the page.

  • Page 156: Configuring Lan Teaming

    Basic software procedures ® Note on Cool-safe Advanced Thermal Design (ATD) ® If the Cool-safe Advanced Thermal Design (ATD) option is available and has been enabled for your server, please set information within the Chassis ID Prom Tool accordingly. The ATD option can only be ordered from the manufacturer as a factory preset.

  • Page 157: After Replacing / Upgrading Lan Controllers

    Basic software procedures 5.2.19.1 After replacing / upgrading LAN controllers Please note when re-using a replaced LAN controller: Ê Confirm with the customer whether the LAN controller you have replaced has been used as part of a LAN teaming configuration. Ê...

  • Page 158: Switching Off The Id Indicator

    Basic software procedures 5.2.20 Switching off the ID indicator Press the ID button on the front panel, or use the iRMC web frontend or ServerView Operations Manager to switch off the ID indicator after the maintenance task has been concluded successfully. For further information, refer to section "Locating the defective server"...
  • Page 159 On Windows-based servers with ServerView agents installed, proceed as follows: Ê Click Start, point to All Programs, and then point to Fujitsu - ServerView Suite - Agents - Maintenance Tools. Ê In the Maintenance Tools menu pane, click the Chassis Model Configuration tab.
  • Page 160 Basic software procedures Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 161: Power Supply

    This chapter provides information on how to install, remove or replace power supply units (PSU) and how to replace the power backplane. The PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 server can be equipped with up to four hot-plug PSU modules. Power redundancy is possible in various PSU configurations (see section "PSU installation sequence"...

  • Page 162: Basic Information

    Power supply Basic information Three different types of PSU modules are available for the TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 server systems: PSU module 450 W S26113-E575-V52 / A3C40161429 PSU module 800 W S26113-E574-V52 / A3C40161428 ("Platinum" model) PSU module 800 W S26113-E615-V50 / A3C40169522 ("Titanium"...
  • Page 163 Power supply CAUTION! PSU modules automatically adjust to any mains input voltage within a certain range. You may only operate the server if its rated voltage range corresponds to the local mains voltage. Please note that PSU module types support different mains input voltage ranges: PSU module type Mains input voltage range PSU module 450 W...

  • Page 164: Psu Installation Sequence

    Power supply 6.1.1 PSU installation sequence Figure 74: PSU overview default alternative Config. PSU 1 PSU 2 PSU 3 PSU 4 configuration configurations 450 W basic configuration redundant non-redundant 450 W 450 W 1+1 / 450 W 900 W redundant non-redundant 450 W 450 W...

  • Page 165: Assembly Rules

    Power supply For detailed information on PSU configuration settings, please refer to the "iRMC S4 - Integrated Remote Management Controller" user guide. 6.1.2 Assembly rules – Mixed assembly of hot-plug PSU modules with different power ratings (450 W and 800 W) is not supported. –...

  • Page 166: Installing Psu Modules

    Power supply Indicator Status Description Server is switched on and functioning green on properly green Server is switched off, main voltage is flashing present (Standby mode) PSU operating status PSU failure (over / under voltage, over orange on temperature or fan failure) orange Overload warning flashing...
  • Page 167 Power supply Ê Press in on both locking latches on the PSU dummy module (1) and carefully detach the dummy module from its slot (2). Figure 77: Removing a PSU dummy module (B) Ê Remove the dummy module from its slot. CAUTION! Keep the dummy cover for future use.

  • Page 168: Installing A Psu Module

    Power supply 6.2.2 Installing a PSU module Figure 78: Installing a PSU module Ê Insert the PSU module into its slot. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 169: Concluding Steps

    Power supply Figure 79: Installing a PSU module Ê Push the PSU module into its slot (1) as far as it will go until the locking latch snaps in place (2). CAUTION! Ensure that the PSU module properly engages in its slot and is locked in position in order to prevent it from sliding out of the chassis during transportation.

  • Page 170: Removing Psu Modules

    Power supply Removing PSU modules Customer Replaceable Unit Average task duration: (CRU) 5 minutes Tools: tool-less Note for servers using CMA (Cable Management Arm) Since the installed CMA is blocking PSU modules, additional steps are required in order to remove or replace PSU modules: Ê...

  • Page 171: Removing A Psu Module

    Power supply 6.3.2 Removing a PSU module Figure 80: Removing a PSU module (A) Ê Fold up the handle on the PSU module (1). Ê Press in on the green locking latch (2). Figure 81: Removing a PSU module (B) Ê...

  • Page 172: Installing A Psu Dummy Module

    Power supply 6.3.3 Installing a PSU dummy module Figure 82: Installing a PSU dummy module (A) Ê Insert the PSU dummy module into the empty PSU slot with the impressed arrow symbol facing up (see close-up). Figure 83: Installing a PSU dummy module Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 173: Replacing Psu Modules

    Power supply Ê Push the PSU dummy module into its slot until it locks in place. CAUTION! Always install dummy modules into unused PSU slots to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements. Replacing PSU modules Customer Replaceable Unit Average task duration: (CRU) 5 minutes...

  • Page 174: Preliminary Steps

    Power supply 6.4.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page 57 Ê Ê Remove the AC power cord from its cable bracket and disconnect it from the PSU module to be replaced as described in section "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 6.4.2 Removing the defective PSU module Ê...

  • Page 175: Replacing The Power Backplane

    Power supply Replacing the power backplane Field Replaceable Unit Average task duration: (FRU) 50 minutes Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 6.5.1 Preliminary steps You are advised to perform this routine with the server in its horizontal position.

  • Page 176: Removing The Power Backplane

    Power supply Ê Remove all rear expansion cards from the system board as described in section "Removing expansion cards" on page 357. Ensure to take note of the expansion cards’ mounting positions and cable connections for reassembly. The following components may remain on the system board: –...
  • Page 177 Power supply Figure 85: Detaching the power backplane Ê Remove five screws from the power backplane. Figure 86: Removing the power backplane Ê Remove the defective power backplane from the chassis. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 178: Installing The Power Backplane

    Power supply 6.5.3 Installing the power backplane Power backplane A3C40141596 Figure 87: Mounting the power backplane (A) Ê Lower the new power backplane onto the five spacer bolts on the chassis floor (see circles). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 179 Power supply Figure 88: Mounting the power backplane (B) Ê Lower the new power backplane into the chassis. Ê Secure the power backplane on the spacer bolts with five screws (see circles). Figure 89: Cabling the power backplane (A) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 180 Power supply Ê Reconnect all cables to the power backplane: Connector Cable Power cable T26139-Y3952-V601 System power cable T26139-Y3758-V9 PSU signal cable T26139-Y4027-V1 Ê Fold and run the cables through the cable clamps on the server floor as shown (see close-up). Figure 90: Cabling the power backplane (B) Ê...

  • Page 181: Concluding Steps

    Power supply Ê Run the GPGPU card power cables through the cable clamps on the server floor as shown. For further information on GPGPU card installation and cabling, please refer to section "Installing a GPGPU / coprocessor card" on page 382.
  • Page 182 Power supply Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 183: Hard Disk Drives / Solid State Drives

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives This chapter provides information on how to install or remove hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) modules and how to replace SAS backplanes and the SAS expander board. For information on SAS RAID controllers, please refer to chapter "Expansion cards and backup units"...

  • Page 184: Basic Information

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Never attempt to disassemble a hard disk or solid state drive. ● For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important ● information" on page Basic information For best performance, the following mounting sequence is recommended: –...

  • Page 185: Inch Hdd / Ssd Configurations

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 2.5-inch HDD / SSD configurations 7.2.1 2.5-inch HDD / SSD backplane overview Figure 91: 2.5-inch SAS backplanes - Rack version Figure 92: 2.5-inch SAS backplanes - Tower version 1 / 2 SAS backplanes 1 and 2 in HDD cage 1 (basic configuration) 3 / 4 SAS backplanes 3 and 4 in optional HDD cage 2 5 / 6...

  • Page 186: Sas 3.0 Hdd / Ssd Backplane Cabling

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.2 SAS 3.0 HDD / SSD backplane cabling Figure 93: SAS 3.0 backplane cabling Ê Connect the SAS 3.0 cables to connector X5 on each SAS 3.0 backplane: SAS configuration required SAS cable Cabling plan SAS 2.0 RAID controllers SAS 2.0 / 3.0 cable...
  • Page 187 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Out-of-Band cabling This step only applies to SAS configurations involving SAS 3.0 backplanes and SAS 2.0 RAID controllers D2616 or D2607. Figure 94: SAS 3.0 Out-of-Band cable T26139-Y4015-V601 Figure 95: SAS 3.0 Out-of-Band cabling (A) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 188 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Connect the SAS 3.0 Out-of-Band cable T26139-Y4015-V601 to connector X11 on each SAS 3.0 backplane: Out-of-Band cable SAS backplane Cabling plan connector SAS 3.0 backplane 1 End connector connector X11 16.2.13 SAS 3.0 backplane 2 Middle connector connector X11 Figure 96: SAS 3.0 Out-of-Band cabling (B)

  • Page 189: 8X 2.5-Inch Hdds / Ssds (2 Sas Backplanes)

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.3 8x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs (2 SAS backplanes) 7.2.3.1 Mounting order for 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs Figure 97: Mounting order: up to 8x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs 7.2.3.2 8x 2.5-inch HDD / SSD SAS backplane cabling Before connecting SAS cables to the controller, bend the cables as needed in order to reduce strain on the controller.
  • Page 190 Hard disk drives / solid state drives SAS cabling with SAS 2.0 controller and two SAS 3.0 backplanes This cabling configuration includes Out-of-Band monitoring with SAS 2.0 RAID controllers D2616 and D2607. Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan SAS 2.0 / 3.0 cable Connector MLC 1 on SAS 3.0 backplane 1...

  • Page 191: Hdd / Ssd Naming Scheme

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.3.3 HDD / SSD naming scheme Figure 98: Naming scheme: 8x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs (2 SAS backplanes) Logical drive Position ServerView RAID Manager display name number HDD vendor name (0) HDD vendor name (1) HDD vendor name (2) HDD vendor name (3) HDD vendor name (4)

  • Page 192: 16X 2.5-Inch Hdds (4 Sas Backplanes)

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.4 16x 2.5-inch HDDs (4 SAS backplanes) 7.2.4.1 Mounting order for 2.5-inch SAS 2.0 HDDs / SSDs Figure 99: Mounting order: up to 16x 2.5-inch SAS 2.0 HDDs / SSDs 7.2.4.2 Mounting order for 2.5-inch SAS 2.0 / SAS 3.0 HDDs / SSDs Figure 100: Mounting order: 16x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs (8x SAS 3.0 / 8x SAS 2.0) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 193: 16X 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Sas Backplane Cabling

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives HDD # Backplane type (orange) 2 SAS 3.0 HDD / SSD backplanes 9-16 (white) 2 SAS 2.0 HDD / SSD backplanes 7.2.4.3 16x 2.5-inch HDD / SSD SAS backplane cabling Before connecting SAS cables to the controller, bend the cables as needed in order to reduce strain on the controller.
  • Page 194 Hard disk drives / solid state drives SAS cabling with one SAS 3.0 controller and one SAS 2.0 controller Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan Connector MLC 1 on SAS 3.0 cable SAS 3.0 backplane 1 SAS 3.0 controller 1 Y4040-V8 connector X5 in PCI slot 10...
  • Page 195 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Power cabling Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan SAS backplane 1 connector X6 (SAS 2.0) / X10 (SAS 3.0) (HDDs 1, 5, 9, 13) Cable connector P2 SAS backplane 2 connector X6 (SAS 2.0) / X10 (SAS 3.0) (HDDs 2, 6, 10, 14)

  • Page 196: Hdd / Ssd Naming Scheme

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.4.4 HDD / SSD naming scheme Figure 101: Naming scheme: 16x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs (4 SAS backplanes) With two SAS controllers Logical drive Position ServerView RAID Manager display name number HDD vendor name (0) Ctrl (0) HDD vendor name (1) Ctrl (0)
  • Page 197 Hard disk drives / solid state drives With SAS expander board Logical drive Position ServerView RAID Manager display name number HDD vendor name (1:0) HDD vendor name (1:1) HDD vendor name (1:2) HDD vendor name (1:3) HDD vendor name (1:4) HDD vendor name (1:5) HDD vendor name (1:6) HDD vendor name (1:7)

  • Page 198: 24X 2.5-Inch Hdds / Ssds (6 Sas Backplanes)

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.5 24x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs (6 SAS backplanes) 7.2.5.1 Mounting order for 2.5-inch SAS 2.0 HDDs / SSDs Figure 102: Mounting order: up to 24x 2.5-inch SAS 2.0 HDDs / SSDs (Rack) Figure 103: Mounting order: up to 24x 2.5-inch SAS 2.0 HDDs / SSDs (Tower) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 199: Mounting Order For 2.5-Inch Sas 2.0 / Sas 3.0 Hdds / Ssds

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.5.2 Mounting order for 2.5-inch SAS 2.0 / SAS 3.0 HDDs / SSDs Figure 104: Mounting order: 24x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs (8x SAS 3.0 / 16x SAS 2.0) (Rack) Figure 105: Mounting order: 24x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs (8x SAS 3.0 / 16x SAS 2.0) (Tower) HDD # Backplane type (orange)

  • Page 200: 24X 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Sas Backplane Cabling

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.5.3 24x 2.5-inch HDD / SSD SAS backplane cabling Before connecting SAS cables to the controller, bend the cables as needed in order to reduce strain on the controller. Bend the SAS cables as close to their shrink tubes as possible.
  • Page 201 Hard disk drives / solid state drives SAS cabling with SAS expander board, one SAS 3.0 controller and one SAS 2.0 controller Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan Connector MLC 1 on SAS 3.0 cable SAS 3.0 backplane 1 SAS 3.0 controller 1 Y4040-V8 connector X5...
  • Page 202 Hard disk drives / solid state drives SAS cabling with SAS expander board and one SAS 2.0 controller Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan SAS 2.0 cable Connector X1 on SAS 2.0 backplane 1 Y3963-V112 SAS expander board connector X1 SAS 2.0 cable Connector X2 on...
  • Page 203 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Power cabling Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan SAS backplane 1 connector X6 (SAS 2.0) / X10 (SAS 3.0) (HDDs 1, 7, 13, 19) Cable connector P2 SAS backplane 2 connector X6 (SAS 2.0) / X10 (SAS 3.0) (HDDs 2, 8, 14, 20)

  • Page 204: Hdd / Ssd Naming Scheme

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.5.4 HDD / SSD naming scheme Figure 106: Naming scheme: 24x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs (6 SAS backplanes) (Rack) Figure 107: Naming scheme: 24x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs (6 SAS backplanes) (Tower) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 205 Hard disk drives / solid state drives With SAS expander board and two SAS controllers Logical drive Position ServerView RAID Manager display name number HDD vendor name (0) Ctrl (0) HDD vendor name (1) Ctrl (0) HDD vendor name (2) Ctrl (0) HDD vendor name (3) Ctrl (0)
  • Page 206 Hard disk drives / solid state drives With SAS expander board and one SAS controller Logical drive Position ServerView RAID Manager display name number HDD vendor name (1:0) HDD vendor name (1:1) HDD vendor name (1:2) HDD vendor name (1:3) HDD vendor name (1:4) HDD vendor name (1:5) HDD vendor name (1:6)

  • Page 207: Installing 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Modules

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.6 Installing 2.5-inch HDD / SSD modules Customer Replaceable Unit Average task duration: (CRU) 5 minutes Tools: tool-less 7.2.6.1 Preliminary steps Ê When working on a tower server, open the HDD bay cover as described in section "Removing accessible drive and HDD bay covers"...

  • Page 208: Installing A 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Dummy modules have been installed into unused HDD / SSD bays. Before installing an additional HDD / SSD, the dummy module needs to be removed from the desired drive bay. Ê Press in on the locking clips on left side of the dummy module to disengage the locking mechanism (1).
  • Page 209 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 110: Inserting the 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module Ê Insert the HDD / SSD module into a drive bay and carefully push back as far as it will go. Figure 111: Closing the 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module locking lever Ê...

  • Page 210: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.6.4 Concluding steps Ê When working on a tower server, close the HDD bay cover as described in section "Installing accessible drive and HDD bay covers" on page 105. Ê Please observe the notes on RAID rebuild in section "Performing a RAID array rebuild"...

  • Page 211: Removing A 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives In order to permanently remove an operational HDD module that is part of a RAID array from the server, you first need to delete the array using ServerView RAID Manager. CAUTION! All data on all HDDs / SSDs in the array will be lost! Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID array.
  • Page 212 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Wait about 30 seconds to allow the hard disk drive to spin down. This is not necessary when removing a solid state drive. Figure 113: Removing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module Ê...

  • Page 213: Installing A 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Dummy Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.7.3 Installing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD dummy module CAUTION! If the removed HDD / SSD module is not replaced immediately, always replace a dummy module into the unused HDD / SSD bay to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.

  • Page 214: Replacing A 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.8 Replacing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module Customer Replaceable Unit Average task duration: (CRU) 5 minutes Tools: tool-less CAUTION! Only remove an HDD / SSD module during operation if the drive is ●...

  • Page 215: Removing A 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.8.2 Removing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module Ê Remove the HDD / SSD module to be replaced from the server as described in section "Removing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module" on page 211.

  • Page 216: Removing The 2.5-Inch Hdd Bay Top Cover

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Disconnect all cables from the defective SAS backplane. 7.2.9.2 Removing the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover The 2.5-inch HDD front panel does not need to be removed in order to replace a 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane. In the figures, the front panel has been removed for illustration purposes only.
  • Page 217 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 116: Removing the intrusion switch holder (B) Ê Slide back the intrusion switch holder until it disengages from the HDD bay top cover (1). Ê Remove the intrusion switch holder (2) and set aside. Ê...
  • Page 218 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 117: Removing the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover (A) Ê Remove five screws from the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover. Figure 118: Removing the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover (B) Ê Remove the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover from the chassis. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 219: Removing A 2.5-Inch Hdd Drive Cage

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.9.3 Removing a 2.5-inch HDD drive cage The 2.5-inch HDD front panel does not need to be removed in order to replace a 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane. In the figures, the front panel has been removed for illustration purposes only.

  • Page 220: Replacing A 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Sas Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.9.4 Replacing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD SAS backplane Figure 120: Removing the defective 2.5-inch HDD / SSD SAS backplane (A) Ê Remove two screws from the defective 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane. Figure 121: Removing the defective 2.5-inch HDD / SSD SAS backplane (B) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 221 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Fold up the defective 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane (1) and at a slight angle, remove it from the guides on the HDD cage (2). Figure 122: 4x 2.5-inch HDD / SSD SAS 2.0 backplane (A3C40125908) Figure 123: 4x 2.5-inch HDD / SSD SAS 3.0 backplane (A3C40157842) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 222 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 124: Mounting the new 2.5-inch HDD / SSD SAS backplane (A) Ê At a slight angle, fit the new 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane into the two guides on the HDD cage (1, see close-up). Ê...
  • Page 223 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 125: Mounting the new 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane (B) Ê Secure the 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane in the extension box with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 224: Mounting The Second 2.5-Inch Hdd Drive Cage

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.9.5 Mounting the second 2.5-inch HDD drive cage The 2.5-inch HDD front panel does not need to be removed in order to replace a 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane. In the figures, the front panel has been removed for illustration purposes only.
  • Page 225 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 127: Mounting the second 2.5-inch HDD drive cage (B) Ê Lower the 2.5-inch HDD cage into the right HDD installation bay as shown. Ê Ensure that the four rubber bolts on the bottom of the cage properly engage with the corresponding dents in the chassis floor.

  • Page 226: Mounting The 2.5-Inch Hdd Bay Top Cover

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.9.6 Mounting the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover The 2.5-inch HDD front panel does not need to be removed in order to replace a 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane. In the figures, the front panel has been removed for illustration purposes only.
  • Page 227 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 129: Mounting the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover (B) Ê Secure the HDD bay top cover to the chassis with five M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Figure 130: Installing the intrusion switch holder (A) Ê...

  • Page 228: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Slide the intrusion switch holder under the front chassis rim as far as it will go (2). Figure 131: Installing the intrusion switch holder (B) Ê Secure the intrusion switch holder on the HDD bay top cover with one M3 x 4.5 mm screw.

  • Page 229: Upgrading To 16X 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Configurations

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.10 Upgrading to 16x 2.5-inch HDD / SSD configurations Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 20 minutes Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 7.2.10.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 125 Ê...

  • Page 230: Removing The 8X 2.5-Inch Hdd Front Panel

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.10.2 Removing the 8x 2.5-inch HDD front panel Figure 132: Removing the 8x 2.5-inch HDD front panel Ê Remove four screws from the 8x 2.5-inch HDD front panel. Ê Pull up on the 8x 2.5-inch HDD front panel to disengage it from the chassis. Ê...

  • Page 231: Removing The 2.5-Inch Hdd Bay Top Cover

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.10.3 Removing the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover Figure 133: Removing the intrusion switch holder (A) Ê Remove one screw from the intrusion switch holder as shown. Figure 134: Removing the intrusion switch holder (B) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 232 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Slide back the intrusion switch holder until it disengages from the HDD bay top cover (1). Ê Remove the intrusion switch holder (2) and set aside. Ê Leave the intrusion switch cable connected to the system board. Figure 135: Removing the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover (A) Ê...
  • Page 233 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 136: Removing the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover (B) Ê Remove the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover from the chassis. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 234: Mounting The Second 2.5-Inch Hdd Drive Cage

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.10.4 Mounting the second 2.5-inch HDD drive cage Figure 137: Mounting the second 2.5-inch HDD drive cage (A) Ê Locate the four rubber bolts on the bottom of the cage and the corresponding dents in the chassis floor. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 235 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 138: Mounting the second 2.5-inch HDD drive cage (B) Ê Lower the 2.5-inch HDD cage into the right HDD installation bay as shown. Ê Ensure that the four rubber bolts on the bottom of the cage properly engage with the corresponding dents in the chassis floor.

  • Page 236: Mounting The 2.5-Inch Hdd Bay Top Cover

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.10.5 Mounting the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover Figure 139: Mounting the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover (A) Ê Lower the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover onto the HDD installation bays. Ê Ensure that the four rubber bolts on top of the cage properly engage with the corresponding dents in the HDD bay top cover.
  • Page 237 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 140: Mounting the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover (B) Ê Secure the HDD bay top cover to the chassis with five M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Figure 141: Installing the intrusion switch holder (A) Ê...

  • Page 238: Installing The 16X 2.5-Inch Hdd Front Panel

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Slide the intrusion switch holder under the front chassis rim as far as it will go (2). Figure 142: Installing the intrusion switch holder (B) Ê Secure the intrusion switch holder on the HDD bay top cover with one M3 x 4.5 mm screw.
  • Page 239 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 144: Installing the 16x 2.5-inch HDD front panel Ê Locate the three hooks on the HDD front panel (see close-up and black numbers 1-3). Ê Locate the corresponding installation slots on the server front (see white numbers 1-3).

  • Page 240: Cabling The Sas Backplanes

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 145: Securing the 16x 2.5-inch HDD front panel Ê Firmly press down on the HDD front panel until its upper edge is flush with the chassis (see arrow). Ê Secure the HDD front panel to the server front with four M3 x 4.5 mm screws (see circles).

  • Page 241: Inch Hdd Configurations

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Install HDD / SSD modules or HDD dummy modules into the additional HDD slots as described in sections "Installing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module" on page 208 "Installing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD dummy module" on page 213.

  • Page 242: 4X 3.5-Inch Hdds (1 Sas Backplane)

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 147: 3.5-inch SAS backplanes - Tower version with 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box SAS backplane 1 in HDD cage 1 (basic configuration) SAS backplane 2 in HDD cage 2 (optional) SAS backplane 3 in optional 2x / 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension boxes 7.3.2 4x 3.5-inch HDDs (1 SAS backplane) 7.3.2.1...

  • Page 243: 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Sas Backplane Cabling

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.2.2 4x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane cabling Before connecting SAS cables to the controller, bend the cables as needed in order to reduce strain on the controller. Bend the SAS cables as close to their shrink tubes as possible. SAS cabling Cable Cabling...

  • Page 244: 8X 3.5-Inch Hdds (2 Sas Backplanes)

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Logical drive Position ServerView RAID Manager display name number HDD vendor name (0) HDD vendor name (1) HDD vendor name (2) HDD vendor name (3) 7.3.3 8x 3.5-inch HDDs (2 SAS backplanes) 7.3.3.1 Mounting order for 3.5-inch HDDs Figure 150: Mounting order: up to 8x 3.5-inch HDDs Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 245: 8X 3.5-Inch Hdd Sas Backplane Cabling

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.3.2 8x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane cabling Before connecting SAS cables to the controller, bend the cables as needed in order to reduce strain on the controller. Bend the SAS cables as close to their shrink tubes as possible. SAS cabling Cable Cabling...

  • Page 246: Hdd Naming Scheme

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.3.3 HDD naming scheme Figure 151: Naming scheme: 8x 3.5-inch HDDs (2 SAS backplanes) Logical drive Position ServerView RAID Manager display name number HDD vendor name (0) HDD vendor name (1) HDD vendor name (2) HDD vendor name (3) HDD vendor name (4) HDD vendor name (5)

  • Page 247: 10X 3.5-Inch Hdds (3 Sas Backplanes)

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.4 10x 3.5-inch HDDs (3 SAS backplanes) 7.3.4.1 Mounting order for 3.5-inch HDDs Figure 152: Mounting order: up to 10x 3.5-inch HDDs (Rack) Figure 153: Mounting order: up to 10x 3.5-inch HDDs (Tower) 7.3.4.2 10x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane cabling Before connecting SAS cables to the controller, bend the cables as...
  • Page 248 Hard disk drives / solid state drives SAS cabling Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan SAS cable Connector X1 on SAS backplane 1 Y3963-V151/V101 SAS expander board connector X1 SAS cable Connector X2 on SAS backplane 2 Y3963-V151/V101 SAS expander board connector X1 16.2.8...

  • Page 249: Hdd Naming Scheme

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.4.3 HDD naming scheme Figure 154: Naming scheme: 10x 3.5-inch HDDs (3 SAS backplanes) (Rack) Figure 155: Naming scheme: 10x 3.5-inch HDDs (3 SAS backplanes) (Tower) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 250: 12X 3.5-Inch Hdds (3 Sas Backplanes)

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Logical drive Position ServerView RAID Manager display name number HDD vendor name (1:0) HDD vendor name (1:1) HDD vendor name (1:2) HDD vendor name (1:3) HDD vendor name (1:4) HDD vendor name (1:5) HDD vendor name (1:6) HDD vendor name (1:7) HDD vendor name (1:8)

  • Page 251: 12X 3.5-Inch Hdd Sas Backplane Cabling

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 157: Mounting order: up to 12x 3.5-inch HDDs (Tower) 7.3.5.2 12x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane cabling Before connecting SAS cables to the controller, bend the cables as needed in order to reduce strain on the controller. Bend the SAS cables as close to their shrink tubes as possible.
  • Page 252 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Power cabling Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan SAS backplane 1 connector X7 (HDDs 1, 4, 7, 10) Cable connector P1 SAS backplane 2 connector X7 HDD power cable Power backplane (HDDs 2, 5, 8, 11) 16.2.5 Y3952-V601...

  • Page 253: Hdd Naming Scheme

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Connect the 8-pin connector on power cable T26139-Y3939-V202 to power backplane connector X22 (1). Ê Connect the 4-pin connector X1 to SAS backplane connector X7 (2). Ê Store the remaining cable end (connector X2) under the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box as shown (3).

  • Page 254: Installing 3.5-Inch Hdd Modules

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Logical drive Position ServerView RAID Manager display name number HDD vendor name (1:0) HDD vendor name (1:1) HDD vendor name (1:2) HDD vendor name (1:3) HDD vendor name (1:4) HDD vendor name (1:5) HDD vendor name (1:6) HDD vendor name (1:7) HDD vendor name (1:8)

  • Page 255: Removing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Dummy Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.6.2 Removing a 3.5-inch HDD dummy module Figure 161: Removing a 3.5-inch dummy module Dummy modules have been installed into unused HDD bays. Before installing an additional HDD, the dummy module needs to be removed from the desired drive bay.

  • Page 256: Installing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.6.3 Installing a 3.5-inch HDD module Figure 162: Opening the 3.5-inch HDD module locking lever Ê While pressing down on the locking button (1) fold up the lever (2). Figure 163: Inserting the 3.5-inch HDD module Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 257: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Insert the HDD module into a drive bay and carefully push back as far as it will go. Figure 164: Closing the 3.5-inch HDD module locking lever Ê Fold down the lever to lock the HDD module in place. 7.3.6.4 Concluding steps Ê...

  • Page 258: Removing 3.5-Inch Hdd Modules

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.7 Removing 3.5-inch HDD modules Customer Replaceable Unit Average task duration: (CRU) 5 minutes Tools: tool-less 7.3.7.1 Preliminary steps Ê If the HDD / SSD module to be removed is combined into a RAID array, please proceed as follows: RAID level Procedure...

  • Page 259: Removing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê When working on a tower server, open the HDD bay cover as described in section "Removing accessible drive and HDD bay covers" on page 7.3.7.2 Removing a 3.5-inch HDD module Figure 165: Disconnecting a 3.5-inch HDD module Ê...
  • Page 260 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 166: Removing a 3.5-inch HDD module Ê Pull the HDD module completely out of its bay. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 261: Installing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Dummy Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.7.3 Installing a 3.5-inch HDD dummy module CAUTION! If the removed HDD module is not replaced immediately, always replace a dummy module into the unused HDD / SSD bay to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements. Figure 167: Installing a 3.5-inch HDD dummy module Ê...

  • Page 262: Replacing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Module

    Only remove an HDD / SSD module during operation if the drive is ● not currently being accessed. Observe the indicators on the HDD module, as described in the "PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 Server" operating manual". Under no circumstances should you remove an HDD / SSD module ●...

  • Page 263: Removing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.8.2 Removing a 3.5-inch HDD module Ê Remove the HDD module to be replaced from the server as described in section "Removing a 3.5-inch HDD module" on page 259. 7.3.8.3 Installing a 3.5-inch HDD module Ê...

  • Page 264: Removing The 3.5-Inch Hdd Bay Top Cover

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Disconnect all cables from the defective SAS backplane. 7.3.9.2 Removing the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover Figure 168: Removing the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (A) Ê Remove five screws from the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (see blue arrows). Ê...
  • Page 265 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 169: Removing the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (B) Ê Slide back the intrusion switch holder until it disengages from the HDD bay top cover (1). Ê Remove the intrusion switch holder (2) and set aside. Ê...
  • Page 266 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 170: Removing the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (C) Ê Carefully fold up the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover to disengage it from the SAS backplane below (1). Ê Remove the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover from the chassis (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 267: Removing The Defective 3.5-Inch Hdd Sas Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.9.3 Removing the defective 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Figure 171: Removing the defective 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Ê Pull up on the SAS backplane and remove it from the HDD bay in a vertical motion.

  • Page 268: Mounting The New 3.5-Inch Hdd Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.9.4 Mounting the new 3.5-inch HDD backplane Figure 172: 4x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane (A3C40125920) Figure 173: Mounting the new 4x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 269 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Fit the HDD backplane into the guide on the outer wall of the HDD bay (see close-up) and lower it into the bottom rim. Figure 174: Mounting the new 4x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Ê...

  • Page 270: Mounting The 3.5-Inch Hdd Bay Top Cover

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.9.5 Mounting the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover Figure 175: Mounting the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (A) Ê At a slight angle, fit the HDD bay top cover under the front chassis rim (1). Ê...
  • Page 271 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 176: Mounting the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (B) Ê Place the intrusion switch holder on the HDD bay top cover as shown (1). Ê Slide the intrusion switch holder under the front chassis rim as far as it will go (2).

  • Page 272: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Secure the HDD bay top cover to the chassis with five M3 x 4.5 mm screws (see blue arrows). Ê Secure the intrusion switch holder on the HDD bay top cover with one M3 x 4.5 mm screw (see orange arrow).

  • Page 273: Removing The 3.5-Inch Hdd Bay Top Cover

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Extending / removing the server from the rack" on page 64 "Opening the server" on page 68 Ê "Removing the system air duct" on page 81 Ê...
  • Page 274 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 179: Removing the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (B) Ê Slide back the intrusion switch holder until it disengages from the HDD bay top cover (1). Ê Remove the intrusion switch holder (2) and set aside. Ê...
  • Page 275 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 180: Removing the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (C) Ê Carefully fold up the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover to disengage it from the SAS backplane below (1). Ê Remove the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover from the chassis (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 276: Removing The 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Front Panel

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.10.3 Removing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD front panel Figure 181: Removing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD front panel (A) Ê Remove four screws from the 4x 3.5-inch HDD front panel. Figure 182: Removing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD front panel (B) Ê...

  • Page 277: Mounting The Second 3.5-Inch Hdd Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.10.4 Mounting the second 3.5-inch HDD backplane Figure 183: Adding HDD mounting rails Ê Add eight HDD mounting rails to the HDD bays and HDD bay top cover as shown (see arrows). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 278 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 184: 4x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane (A3C40125920) Figure 185: Mounting the second 4x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Ê Fit the HDD backplane into the guide on the outer wall of the right HDD bay (see close-up) and lower it into the bottom rim.

  • Page 279: Installing The 8X 3.5-Inch Hdd Front Panel

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.10.5 Installing the 8x 3.5-inch HDD front panel Figure 186: 8x 3.5-inch HDD front panel (C26361-K644-B918) Figure 187: Installing the 8x 3.5-inch HDD front panel Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 280 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Locate the three hooks on the HDD front panel (see close-up and black numbers 1-3). Ê Locate the corresponding installation slots on the server front (see white numbers 1-3). Ê Fit the three hooks on the HDD front panel into the slots in the server front. Figure 188: Securing the 8x 3.5-inch HDD front panel Ê...

  • Page 281: Mounting The 3.5-Inch Hdd Bay Top Cover

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.10.6 Mounting the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover Figure 189: Mounting the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (A) Ê At a slight angle, fit the HDD bay top cover under the front chassis rim (1). Ê...
  • Page 282 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 190: Mounting the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (B) Ê Place the intrusion switch holder on the HDD bay top cover as shown (1). Ê Slide the intrusion switch holder under the front chassis rim as far as it will go (2).

  • Page 283: Cabling The Sas Backplanes

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Secure the HDD bay top cover to the chassis with five M3 x 4.5 mm screws (see blue arrows). Ê Secure the intrusion switch holder on the HDD bay top cover with one M3 x 4.5 mm screw (see orange arrow).

  • Page 284: Hdd Extension Boxes

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives HDD extension boxes 7.4.1 HDD extension box overview 7.4.1.1 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box Bays 2+3 Figure 192: 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box - Rack version Bays 2+3 Figure 193: 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box - Tower version The 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box occupies accessible drive bays 2 and 3.

  • Page 285: 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.1.2 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Bays 2+3 Figure 194: 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box - Rack version Bays 2+3 Figure 195: 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box - Tower version The 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box occupies accessible drive bays 2 and 3.

  • Page 286: 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.1.3 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Bays 1-3 Figure 196: 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box - Rack version Bays 1-3 Figure 197: 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box - Tower version The 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box occupies accessible drive bays 1, 2 and 3.

  • Page 287: Installing The 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.2 Installing the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 10 minutes Tools: Slotted screw driver (for bending in or out accessible drive mounting brackets) 7.4.2.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality"...

  • Page 288: Installing The 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.2.4 Installing the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Figure 198: Checking mounting bracket positions Ê Using a screw driver, bend the mounting brackets of the middle installation bay outwards (see close-up): Ê Bend up the upper two mounting brackets (see blue arrows). Ê...

  • Page 289: Cabling The 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 199: Inserting the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Ê Insert the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box into installation bays 2 and 3 and carefully push in until its front screw hole lines up with the centering pin on the locking bar.

  • Page 290: Installing Hdd Modules Into The 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.2.6 Installing HDD modules into the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê Install HDD modules or HDD dummy modules into the additional HDD slots as described in sections "Installing a 3.5-inch HDD module"...

  • Page 291: Removing The 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.3 Removing the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 10 minutes Tools: tool-less 7.4.3.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 125 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê...

  • Page 292: Installing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 200: Removing the HDD extension box Ê Carefully pull the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box out of its installation bays. Ê Engage the locking bar as described in section "Closing the accessible drive locking bar"...

  • Page 293: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.3.4 Concluding steps "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 Ê "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Mounting the server in the rack"...

  • Page 294: Removing The 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.4.2 Removing the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Ê Unlock and pull the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box out of its installation bays as described in section "Removing the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box" on page 291.

  • Page 295: Installing The 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Mounting the server in the rack" on page 115 "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 118 Ê 7.4.5 Installing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU)

  • Page 296: Installing The 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.5.4 Installing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Figure 201: Checking mounting bracket positions Ê Using a screw driver, bend the mounting brackets of the top and middle installation bays outwards: Ê Bend up the upper four mounting brackets (see blue arrows). Ê...

  • Page 297: Cabling The 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 202: Festplatten-Erweiterungsbox einsetzen Ê Insert the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box into installation bays 1 to 3 and carefully push in until the front screw hole on the front panel frame lines up with the centering pin on the locking bar.

  • Page 298: Installing Hdd Modules Into The 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.5.6 Installing HDD modules into the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê Install HDD modules or HDD dummy modules into the additional HDD slots as described in sections "Installing a 3.5-inch HDD module"...

  • Page 299: Removing The 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Extending / removing the server from the rack" on page 64 "Opening the server" on page 68 Ê "Removing the system air duct" on page 81 Ê...

  • Page 300: Installing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.6.3 Installing accessible drive dummy covers Ê Install accessible drive filler covers into empty drive bays as described in section "Accessible drive filler covers" on page Ê Install accessible drive covers into the front cover as described in section "Accessible drive covers"...

  • Page 301: Removing The 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives "Removing the system air duct" on page 81 Ê "Removing the system fan holder" on page 330 Ê 7.4.7.2 Removing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Ê Unlock and pull the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box out of its installation bays as described in section "Removing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box"...

  • Page 302: Installing The 8X 2.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.8 Installing the 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 10 minutes Tools: Slotted screw driver (for bending in or out accessible drive mounting brackets) 7.4.8.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality"...

  • Page 303: Installing The 8X 2.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.8.3 Installing the 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box Figure 204: Checking mounting bracket positions Ê Using a screw driver, bend the mounting brackets of the middle installation bay outwards (see close-up): Ê Bend up the upper two mounting brackets (see blue arrows). Ê...

  • Page 304: Cabling The 8X 2.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 205: Inserting the HDD extension box Ê Insert the 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box into installation bays 2 and 3 and carefully push in until the front screw hole on the front panel frame lines up with the centering pin on the locking bar.

  • Page 305: Installing Hdd Modules Into The 8X 2.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.8.5 Installing HDD modules into the 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê Install HDD modules or HDD dummy modules into the additional HDD slots as described in sections "Installing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module"...

  • Page 306: Removing The 8X 2.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.9 Removing the 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 10 minutes Tools: tool-less 7.4.9.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 125 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê...

  • Page 307: Installing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 206: Removing the HDD extension box Ê Carefully pull the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box out of its installation bays. Ê Engage the locking bar as described in section "Closing the accessible drive locking bar"...

  • Page 308: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.9.4 Concluding steps "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 Ê "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Mounting the server in the rack"...

  • Page 309: Sas Expander Board

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.10.2 Removing the 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box Ê Unlock and pull the 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box out of its installation bays as described in section "Removing the 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box" on page 306.

  • Page 310: Preliminary Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.5.1.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 125 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 63 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Extending / removing the server from the rack"...
  • Page 311 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 207: Installing SAS expander board spacer bolts (A) Ê Locate the four mounting bolts (see arrows). Figure 208: Installing SAS expander board spacer bolts (B) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 312: Installing The Sas Expander Board

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Screw the four SAS expander board spacer bolts onto the mounting bolts as shown: Spacer bolts with shoulder screw caps Spacer bolt with screw thread Ê Reinstall the system board carrier as described in section "Installing the system board carrier"...
  • Page 313 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 210: Installing the SAS expander board (A) Ê Ensure that the four expander board spacer bolts have been installed in the chassis as described in section "Installing SAS expander board spacer bolts" on page 310.

  • Page 314: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 211: Installing the SAS expander board (B) Ê Slide the expander board to the right as far as it will go (1). The shoulder screw caps on the expander board spacer bolts will lock in the narrow ends of the keyhole slots on the spacer board (see close-up).

  • Page 315: Removing The Sas Expander Board

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.5.2 Removing the SAS expander board Field Replaceable Unit Average task duration: (FRU) 10 minutes Tools: tool-less 7.5.2.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 125 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê...

  • Page 316: Removing The Sas Expander Board

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.5.2.2 Removing the SAS expander board Figure 212: Installing accessible drive covers Ê Loosen the captive knurled thumb screw on the SAS expander board (1). Ê Slide the expander board to the left as far as it will go (2). The shoulder screw caps on the expander board spacer bolts will rest in the wide ends of the keyhole slots on the spacer board (see close-up).

  • Page 317: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 213: Installing accessible drive covers Ê Remove the SAS expander board from the chassis Ê Change SAS cabling according to the new server configuration as described in sections "2.5-inch HDD / SSD configurations" on page 185 "3.5-inch HDD configurations"...

  • Page 318: Replacing The Sas Expander Board

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.5.3 Replacing the SAS expander board Field Replaceable Unit Average task duration: (FRU) 10 minutes Tools: tool-less 7.5.3.1 Preliminary steps "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 63 Ê...

  • Page 319: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.5.3.4 Concluding steps Ê Reconnect all cables on the SAS expander board to their original positions. "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 Ê "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê...
  • Page 320 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 321 Fans This chapter provides information on how to replace system fan modules and fan holders. Safety notes CAUTION! Do not damage or modify internal cables or devices. Doing so may ● cause a device failure, fire, or electric shock. Devices and components inside the server remain hot after ●...

  • Page 322: Basic Information

    Fans Basic information Figure 214: Fan module A3C40133739 Figure 215: High performance fan module A3C40171937 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 323 Fans – The PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 server contains four hot-pluggable system fan modules. – Two optional hot-pluggable rear fan modules can be added to the system for fan redundancy. – An air duct bridging the system and rear fan holders directs the airflow directly onto the CPU heat sinks and memory slots.

  • Page 324: System Fans

    Fans System fans 8.2.1 Replacing system fan modules Customer Replaceable Unit Average task duration: (CRU) 5 minutes Tools: tool-less 8.2.1.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page 57 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Extending / removing the server from the rack" on page 64 Ê...

  • Page 325: Removing System Fan Modules

    Fans 8.2.1.2 Removing system fan modules CAUTION! Do not remove the air duct in order to replace fan modules! In the below figures, the air duct has only been removed for illustration purposes. Figure 217: Removing a system fan module (A) Ê...
  • Page 326 Fans Figure 218: Removing a system fan module (B) Ê Lift the fan module out of its bay in the system fan holder. Ê Install the new fan module immediately as described in section "Installing system fan modules" on page 327.

  • Page 327: Installing System Fan Modules

    Fans 8.2.1.3 Installing system fan modules Figure 219: Installing a system fan module (A) Ê Fit the new fan module into its bay in the system fan holder as shown with its label facing the server rear. A high performance fan module (A3C40171937) is required in fan position 4 in some configurations involving one or two GPGPU / coprocessor cards.
  • Page 328 Fans Figure 220: Installing a system fan module (B) Ê Gently press down on the fan module until it locks in place. Ê Ensure that the connector on the fan module properly engages with the fan connector on the system board (see close-up). Ê...

  • Page 329: Concluding Steps

    Fans 8.2.1.4 Concluding steps "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Mounting the server in the rack" on page 115 Ê Reconnect all external cables to the server rear. "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 118 Ê...

  • Page 330: Removing The System Fan Holder

    Fans 8.2.2.2 Removing the system fan holder Figure 221: Removing the system fan holder (A) Ê Press in on the two locking tabs (1) while slightly lifting up the system fan holder (2) Figure 222: Removing the system fan holder (B) Ê...

  • Page 331: Installing The System Fan Holder

    Fans 8.2.2.3 Installing the system fan holder Figure 223: Mounting the system fan holder (A) Ê Insert the system fan holder into its two guides. Figure 224: Mounting the system fan holder (B) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 332: Rear Fans

    Fans Ê Carefully lower the fan holder into the chassis (1) until the two locking tabs (2, see close-ups) engage. Ê Ensure that the connectors on the fan modules properly engage with the fan connectors on the system board. 8.2.2.4 Concluding steps "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 333: Installing A Rear Fan Module

    Fans 8.3.1.2 Installing a rear fan module CAUTION! – Do not remove the air duct in order to install fan modules! In the below figures, the air duct has only been removed for illustration purposes. – For fan redundancy and in order to satisfy cooling requirements, always install both rear fan modules.
  • Page 334 Fans Ê Ensure that the connector on the fan module properly engages with the fan connector on the system board (2, see close-up). Ê Ensure that the new fan module spins up. Figure 226: Installing a rear fan module (B) Ê...

  • Page 335: Concluding Steps

    Fans 8.3.1.3 Concluding steps "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Mounting the server in the rack" on page 115 Ê Reconnect all external cables to the server rear. "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 118 Ê...

  • Page 336: Removing A Rear Fan Module

    Fans 8.3.2.2 Removing a rear fan module CAUTION! Do not remove the air duct in order to remove fan modules! In the below figures, the air duct has only been removed for illustration purposes. Figure 227: Removing a rear fan module (A) Ê...
  • Page 337 Fans Figure 228: Removing a rear fan module (B) Ê Lift the fan module out of its bay in the system fan holder. Ê Install the new fan module immediately as described in section "Installing a rear fan module" on page 333.

  • Page 338: Concluding Steps

    Fans Figure 229: Removing a rear fan module (B) Ê Before replacing the rear fan holder, remove the second rear fan module accordingly. 8.3.2.3 Concluding steps "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Mounting the server in the rack"...

  • Page 339: Replacing Rear Fan Modules

    Fans 8.3.3 Replacing rear fan modules Customer Replaceable Unit Average task duration: (CRU) 5 minutes Tools: tool-less 8.3.3.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page 57 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Extending / removing the server from the rack" on page 64 Ê...

  • Page 340: Replacing The Rear Fan Holder

    Fans 8.3.4 Replacing the rear fan holder Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 5 minutes Tools: tool-less 8.3.4.1 Preliminary steps Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Extending / removing the server from the rack" on page 64 Ê...
  • Page 341 Fans Ê Pull the locking lever (1) while slightly lifting up the rear fan holder (2). Figure 231: Removing the rear fan holder (B) Ê Lift up and disengage the rear fan holder. Ê Ensure that the four hooks on the fan holder rest in the wide ends of the keyhole slots on the server rear (see close-up).

  • Page 342: Installing The Rear Fan Holder

    Fans 8.3.4.3 Installing the rear fan holder Figure 232: Mounting the rear fan holder (A) Ê Lower the rear fan holder into the chassis. Ê Fit the four hooks on the rear fan holder into the keyhole slots in the chassis. Ê...

  • Page 343: Concluding Steps

    Fans Figure 233: Installing the rear fan holder (B) Ê Ensure that the new rear fan holder is properly seated in the chassis (1) and that the latch on the locking lever (2) has properly engaged in the slot on the server rear.
  • Page 344 Fans Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 345: Expansion Cards And Backup Units

    Expansion cards and backup units This chapter provides information on how to install, remove or replace expansion cards and backup units. Safety notes CAUTION! Do not damage or modify internal cables or devices. Doing so may ● cause a device failure, fire, or electric shock. Devices and components inside the server remain hot after ●...

  • Page 346: Basic Information

    Expansion cards and backup units Basic information The system board is equipped with ten expansion slots: Slot 10 Slot 8 Slot 6 Slot 4 Slot 9 Slot 7 Slot 5 Slot 3 Slot 1 Slot 2 Figure 234: PCI slot overview Mechanical Electrical PCI slot...
  • Page 347 SAS RAID controller Expansion card overview For the latest information on supported expansion cards, refer your server’s hardware configurator available online at the following address: for the EMEA market: http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/products/computing/servers/primergy/tower/tx300/ http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/products/computing/servers/primergy/rack/rx350/ for the Japanese market: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/system/ Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 348 Expansion cards and backup units Slot number Priority Expansion card Fixation with 1 CPU with 2 CPUs Card Max. Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Type Model Order Graphics Locking Nvidia NVS300 cards Nvidia Tesla K20 / K20X Nvidia Tesla K40 Intel Xeon Phi 3120P Intel Xeon Phi 5110P...

  • Page 349: Standard Expansion Cards

    Expansion cards and backup units Standard expansion cards 9.2.1 Installing expansion cards Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 10 minutes Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 9.2.1.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 125 Ê...

  • Page 350: Preparing The Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.2.1.2 Preparing the expansion card Standard expansion card CAUTION! In order to satisfy cooling requirements, ensure to use a perforated full height slot bracket (C26192-Y35-C20). Figure 236: Mounting the PCI slot bracket (A) Ê Place the controller on the mounting tabs on the slot bracket. Ê...
  • Page 351 Expansion cards and backup units USB 3.0 interface card D3305 CAUTION! The USB 3.0 interface card D3305 comes pre-assembled with a full height slot bracket. When replacing the slot bracket, ensure to use the original M3 x 5 mm screws. Standard M3 screws may damage onboard components.
  • Page 352 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 239: Mounting the PCI slot bracket (B) Ê Secure the slot bracket to the controller with the two M3 x 5 mm screws contained in the expansion card kit. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 353: Removing Pci Slot Bracket

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.2.1.3 Removing PCI slot bracket Figure 240: Removing the PCI slot bracket (A) Ê Press out on the locking latch to disengage the PCI slot bracket locking bar (1, see close-up). Ê Fold up (2) and remove (3) the PCI slot bracket locking bar. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 354: Installing An Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 241: Removing the PCI slot bracket (B) Ê Remove the slot bracket. CAUTION! Keep the slot bracket for further use. Always replace slot brackets into unused PCI slot openings to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements. 9.2.1.4 Installing an expansion card Ê...
  • Page 355 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 242: Installing the expansion card Ê Carefully insert the expansion card into the desired PCI slot and press down firmly until it is fully seated in the slot. For slot preferences, please refer to section "Basic information"...

  • Page 356: Connecting Cables To The Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Secure InfiniBand cards with one M3 x 4.5 mm screw each. In case of all other standard expansion cards, fixation with the locking bar is sufficient. Ê Insert (1) and close the PCI slot bracket locking bar (2) until the latch locks in place (see close-up).

  • Page 357: Removing Expansion Cards

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê If applicable, restore LAN teaming configurations as described in section "After replacing / upgrading LAN controllers" on page 157. 9.2.2 Removing expansion cards Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 5 minutes Tools: tool-less 9.2.2.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality"...

  • Page 358: Removing An Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.2.2.2 Removing an expansion card Figure 244: Removing an expansion card (A) Ê If applicable, remove SFP+ transceiver modules from the expansion card. Ê Press out on the locking latch to disengage the PCI slot bracket locking bar (1, see close-up).
  • Page 359 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 245: Removing an expansion card (B) Ê Carefully pull up on the expansion card in a vertical motion and remove it from its slot. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 360: Installing A Pci Slot Bracket

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.2.2.3 Installing a PCI slot bracket CAUTION! Always replace slot brackets into unused PCI slot openings to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements. Figure 246: Installing a PCI slot bracket (A) Ê Insert a PCI slot bracket into the unused PCI slot opening. Figure 247: Installing a PCI slot bracket (B) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 361: Replacing Expansion Cards

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Insert (1) and close the PCI slot bracket locking bar (2) until the latch locks in place (see close-up). 9.2.2.4 Concluding steps "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê...

  • Page 362: Removing An Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units "Locating the defective server" on page 57 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 63 Ê Ê Remove all external cables from the expansion card to be replaced. Ê...

  • Page 363: Connecting Cables To The Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.2.3.4 Connecting cables to the expansion card Ê If applicable, connect internal cables to the expansion card. For a complete cabling overview, please refer to section "Cabling overviews" on page 738. 9.2.3.5 Connecting a backup unit to the expansion card Ê...

  • Page 364: Installing The Modular Lan Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units Configuration of network settings should be performed by the customer. For further information, please refer to section "Note on network settings recovery" on page 361. Ê If applicable, restore LAN teaming configurations as described in section "After replacing / upgrading LAN controllers"...

  • Page 365: Preliminary Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.1.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 125 Ê "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 127 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 63 Ê...
  • Page 366 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 250: Mounting the PCI slot bracket (B) Ê Secure the slot bracket to the controller with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Connecting the NCSI sideband cable to the Modular LAN controller Connecting the NCSI sideband cable is only necessary in order to use the Modular LAN controller as a shared LAN interface, that allows both, management and dedicated LAN connections.
  • Page 367 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 252: Connecting the NCSI sideband cable to the Modular LAN controller Ê Connect the NCSI sideband cable to the Modular LAN controller: Connector Cable 20-pin connector NCSI sideband cable T26139-Y4015-V101 For a complete cabling overview, please refer to section "Cabling overviews"...

  • Page 368: Removing Pci Slot Bracket

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.1.3 Removing PCI slot bracket Figure 253: Removing the PCI slot bracket (A) Ê Press out on the locking latch to disengage the PCI slot bracket locking bar (1, see close-up). Ê Fold up (2) and remove (3) the PCI slot bracket locking bar. Figure 254: Removing the PCI slot bracket (B) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 369: Installing The Modular Lan Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Remove the slot bracket. CAUTION! Keep the slot bracket for further use. Always replace slot brackets into unused PCI slot openings to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements. 9.3.1.4 Installing the Modular LAN controller Ê...
  • Page 370 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 256: Securing the Modular LAN controller Ê Insert (1) and close the PCI slot bracket locking bar (2) until the latch locks in place (see close-up). Ê If applicable, install SFP+ transceiver modules into the Modular LAN controller.

  • Page 371: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 257: Connecting the NCSI sideband cable to the system board Ê Connect the loose end of the NCSI sideband cable to the system board: Connector Cable NC-SI NCSI sideband cable T26139-Y4015-V101 9.3.1.5 Concluding steps "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 372: Concluding Software Tasks

    Expansion cards and backup units "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 118 Ê Ê In order to configure an expansion card that has been installed or replaced, the card’s Option ROM has to be enabled in the system board BIOS. If applicable, proceed as described in section "Enabling Option ROM scan"...

  • Page 373: Removing The Modular Lan Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.2 Removing the Modular LAN controller Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 5 minutes Tools: tool-less 9.3.2.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 125 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê...

  • Page 374: Removing The Modular Lan Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.2.2 Removing the Modular LAN controller Figure 258: Detaching the Modular LAN controller Ê If applicable, remove SFP+ transceiver modules from the Modular LAN controller. Ê Press out on the locking latch to disengage the PCI slot bracket locking bar (1, see close-up).
  • Page 375 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 259: Disconnecting the NCSI sideband cable Ê Disconnect the NCSI sideband cable from the system board. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 376 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 260: Removing the Modular LAN controller Ê Carefully pull up on the Modular LAN controller in a vertical motion and remove it from its slot. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 377: Installing A Pci Slot Bracket

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.2.3 Installing a PCI slot bracket CAUTION! Always replace slot brackets into unused PCI slot openings to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements. Figure 261: Installing a PCI slot bracket (A) Ê Insert a PCI slot bracket into the unused PCI slot opening. Figure 262: Installing a PCI slot bracket (B) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 378: Replacing The Modular Lan Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Insert (1) and close the PCI slot bracket locking bar (2) until the latch locks in place (see close-up). 9.3.2.4 Concluding steps "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê...

  • Page 379: Removing The Modular Lan Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units "Locating the defective server" on page 57 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 63 Ê Ê Remove all external cables from the expansion card to be replaced. Ê...

  • Page 380: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.3.4 Concluding steps "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Mounting the server in the rack" on page 115 Ê...

  • Page 381: Gpgpu / Coprocessor Cards In Pci Slots 6 And 8

    Expansion cards and backup units GPGPU / coprocessor cards in PCI slots 6 and 8 PCI slots 6 and 8 are the preferred slots for GPGPU cards (General Purpose Graphics Processing Units) and coprocessor cards. Figure 263: Coprocessor card Intel Xeon Phi 3120P / 5110P / 7120P Figure 264: GPGPU card Nvidia TESLA K20 / K20X / K40 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 382: Gpgpu / Coprocessor Card Overview

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.1 GPGPU / coprocessor card overview Product Coprocessor / Max. Cabling number GPGPU card Power required plan S26361- Intel Xeon Phi 3120P D3260-V312 300 W 16.2.22 Intel Xeon Phi 31S1P D3260-V313 270 W 16.2.22 Intel Xeon Phi 5110P D3260-V511 225 W 16.2.21...

  • Page 383: Preliminary Software Tasks

    – "Getting started with accelerator cards - Intel Xeon Phi Coprocessor Card" Both documents are available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com (http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/ primergy/manual/ for the Japanese market). Ê Before installing a GPGPU or coprocessor card, perform the following mandatory tasks as described in your card’s "Getting started with accelerator cards"...

  • Page 384: Connecting Gpgpu / Coprocessor Card Power Cables To The Power Backplane

    Expansion cards and backup units "Removing the system air duct" on page 81 Ê "Removing the system fan holder" on page 330 Ê 9.4.2.3 Connecting GPGPU / coprocessor card power cables to the power backplane Field Replaceable Unit Average task duration: (FRU) additional 30 minutes Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No.
  • Page 385 Expansion cards and backup units Basic power cabling for GPGPU / coprocessor cards Figure 265: GPGPU / coprocessor card power cable (T26139-Y3946-V701) Figure 266: Connecting GPGPU / coprocessor card power cables to the power backplane Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 386 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Connect the GPGPU power cables to the power backplane: Connector Cable GPGPU / coprocessor card power cable T26139-Y3946-V701 Additional power cabling for high performance coprocessor cards This description applies only to high performance coprocessor cards Intel Xeon Phi 3120P / 31S1P / 7120P.
  • Page 387 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 268: Installing power cable T26139-Y3952-V701 (A) Ê Disconnect the HDD power cable T26139-Y3952-V601 from power backplane connector X21 (1) and the SAS backplanes and remove it from the system. Ê Connect the HDD / GPGPU / coprocessor card power cable T26139-Y3952- V701 to power backplane connector X21 (2).

  • Page 388: Removing Pci Slot Brackets

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Run the two 4-conductor cables with white 4-pin connectors towards the drive cages and connect them to up to two SAS backplanes (see orange arrow). Ê Run the two 6-conductor cables with black 6-pin connectors along the power backplanes and through the cable clamps as shown (see blue arrows).
  • Page 389 Expansion cards and backup units Ensure that the GPGPU / coprocessor card power cables have been connected to the power backplane as described in section "Connecting GPGPU / coprocessor card power cables to the power backplane" on page 384. Ê Press out on the locking latch to disengage the PCI slot bracket locking bar (1, see close-up).

  • Page 390: Preparing The Gpgpu / Coprocessor Card Mounting Bracket

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.2.5 Preparing the GPGPU / coprocessor card mounting bracket Figure 272: GPGPU / coprocessor card mounting brackets for Nvidia TESLA K20 / K20X cards C26361-K644-C860 for Intel Xeon Phi cards C26361-K644-C861 Part numbers do not apply to the Japanese market. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 391 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 273: Preparing the GPGPU / coprocessor card mounting bracket Ê If applicable, attach the twist-lock cable holder C26192-Y53-C56 to the GPGPU / coprocessor card mounting bracket as shown. Ê Align the cable holder in the middle of the two notches and right below the part number impression.

  • Page 392: Installing The Gpgpu / Coprocessor Card Mounting Bracket

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.2.6 Installing the GPGPU / coprocessor card mounting bracket for Intel Figure 274: Installing the coprocessor card mounting bracket (Intel) (A) for Nvidia Figure 275: Installing the GPGPU card mounting bracket (Nvidia) (A) Ê Place the GPGPU / coprocessor card mounting bracket in the gap next to PCI slot 9 (1).
  • Page 393 Expansion cards and backup units for Intel Figure 276: Installing the coprocessor card mounting bracket (Intel) (B) for Nvidia Figure 277: Installing the GPGPU card mounting bracket (Nvidia) (B) Ê Hook in the GPGPU / coprocessor card mounting bracket under the upper rim of the side chassis wall as shown (1).
  • Page 394 Expansion cards and backup units for Intel Figure 278: Installing the coprocessor card mounting bracket (Intel) (C) for Nvidia Figure 279: Installing the GPGPU card mounting bracket (Nvidia) (C) Ê Slide the mounting bracket towards the server front as far as it will go. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 395: Installing A Gpgpu Or Coprocessor Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.2.7 Installing a GPGPU or coprocessor card Figure 280: Routing the PSU signal cable Ê Check the position of PSU signal cable T26139-Y4027-V1. CAUTION! The PSU signal cable must be laid as shown and must not cover the condenser.
  • Page 396 Expansion cards and backup units for Intel Figure 281: Installing the coprocessor card (Intel) for Nvidia Figure 282: Installing the GPGPU card (Nvidia) Ê Carefully insert the GPGPU / coprocessor card into PCI slot 6 and press down firmly until it is fully seated in the slot. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 397 Expansion cards and backup units for Intel Figure 283: Securing the coprocessor card (Intel) (A) for Nvidia Figure 284: Securing the GPGPU card (Nvidia) (A) Ê Secure the GPGPU / coprocessor card to the upper rear edge of the chassis with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws.
  • Page 398 Expansion cards and backup units for Intel Figure 285: Securing the coprocessor card (Intel) (B) for Nvidia Figure 286: Securing the GPGPU card (Nvidia) (B) Ê Slide the GPGPU / coprocessor card mounting bracket towards the server rear until it touches the card. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 399 Expansion cards and backup units for Intel Figure 287: Securing the coprocessor card (Intel) (C) for Nvidia Figure 288: Securing the GPGPU card (Nvidia) (C) Ê Secure the GPGPU / coprocessor card to the mounting bracket. Intel cards Nvidia cards M3 x 4 mm flat head screw M3 x 4.5 mm Screw...
  • Page 400 Expansion cards and backup units for Intel Figure 289: Securing the coprocessor card (Intel) (D) for Nvidia Figure 290: Securing the GPGPU card (Nvidia) (D) Ê Secure the GPGPU / coprocessor card mounting bracket on the chassis wall with one M3 x 4.5 mm screw. Use the right screw thread.
  • Page 401 Expansion cards and backup units Installing a secondary GPGPU / coprocessor card for Intel Figure 291: Installing the secondary coprocessor card (Intel) for Nvidia Figure 292: Installing the secondary GPGPU card (Nvidia) Ê If applicable, insert the second GPGPU / coprocessor card into PCI slot 8 and press down firmly until it is fully seated in the slot.

  • Page 402: Cabling The Gpgpu / Coprocessor Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.2.8 Cabling the GPGPU / coprocessor card for Intel Figure 293: Cabling the primary coprocessor card (Intel) for Nvidia Figure 294: Cabling the primary GPGPU card (Nvidia) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 403 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Connect power cables to the GPGPU / coprocessor card: – For Intel Xeon Phi 5110P and Nvidia cards: Cable Connector 8-pin connector T26139-Y3946-V701 6-pin connector For further information, please refer to cabling plan "Cabling of standard GPGPU / coprocessor cards"...
  • Page 404 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 295: Routing the GPGPU card power cable Ê For configurations with one GPGPU / coprocessor card: Secure the loose ends of the unused GPGPU card power cable behind the cable guide as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 405 Expansion cards and backup units for Intel Figure 296: Cabling the secondary coprocessor card (Intel) for Nvidia Figure 297: Cabling the secondary GPGPU card (Nvidia) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 406 Expansion cards and backup units Ê If applicable, power cabling of a second GPGPU / coprocessor card is performed according to the primary card: – For Intel Xeon Phi 5110P and Nvidia cards: Cable Connector 8-pin connector T26139-Y3946-V701 6-pin connector For further information, please refer to cabling plan "Cabling of standard GPGPU / coprocessor cards"...
  • Page 407 Expansion cards and backup units for Intel Figure 298: Securing the GPGPU power cable (Intel) for Nvidia Figure 299: Securing the GPGPU power cable (Nvidia) Ê Insert both power cables into the twist-lock cable holder. Ê Twist both ends of the twist-lock cable holder. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 408: Installing The Gpgpu Air Duct

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.2.9 Installing the GPGPU air duct Figure 300: GPGPU air duct GPGPU air duct C26361-K644-B871 GPGPU air duct base C26361-K644-C870 / -C871 GPGPU air duct top cover C26361-K644-C872 Part numbers do not apply to the Japanese market. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 409 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 301: Installing the GPGPU air duct (A) Ê From the middle of the server, slide the GPGPU air duct base into the chassis as shown. CAUTION! Ensure that no system board components are being damaged! Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 410 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 302: Fully inserted GPGPU air duct Figure 303: Installing the GPGPU air duct (B) Ê Ensure that the GPGPU air duct base is properly seated in the chassis as shown above. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 411 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 304: Installing the system fan holder (A) Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 in order to secure the GPGPU air duct base: Ê...
  • Page 412 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 305: Installing the system fan holder (B) Ê Ensure that the fan connector on the fan holder is properly seated in the dedicated opening in the GPGPU air duct (A, see close-up). Ê Ensure that the system fan holder locks in place on both ends. To do so, slightly move the GPGPU air duct to the left and right (see orange arrows) until the V-shaped groove (B) fully rests in the dedicated opening in the GPGPU air duct base.
  • Page 413 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 306: Routing the GPGPU card power cable in the air duct (1 card) Figure 307: Routing the GPGPU card power cables in the air duct (2 cards) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 414 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Run the GPGPU power cables through the semicircular cable inlet in the GPGPU air duct base: cable routing with with one GPGPU / coprocessor card cable routing with with two GPGPU / coprocessor cards Figure 308: Installing the GPGPU air duct top cover (A) GPGPU air duct top cover (C26361-K644-C872) The part number does not apply to the Japanese market.
  • Page 415 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 309: Installing the GPGPU air duct top cover (B) Ê Fit the GPGPU air duct top cover onto the GPGPU air duct base. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 416 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 310: Installing the GPGPU air duct top cover (C) Figure 311: Installing the GPGPU air duct top cover (D) Ê Ensure that all centering bars on the GPGPU air duct base and top cover are are properly seated: 3 centering bars on the side, 2 on top 1 centering bar on the lower edge...
  • Page 417 Expansion cards and backup units For configurations with two GPGPU / coprocessor cards Figure 312: Preparing the GPGPU air duct top cover for two GPGPU / coprocessor cards Ê Bend out the blind cover on the GPGPU air duct by 90 degrees as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 418: Installing The System Air Duct

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 313: Installing the GPGPU air duct top cover (2 cards) Ê The bent out blind cover rests against the second GPGPU card as shown. 9.4.2.10 Installing the system air duct Figure 314: Installing the rear fan holder Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 419 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Install the rear fan holder and redundant fan modules as described in sections "Installing the rear fan holder" on page 342 "Installing rear fan modules" on page 332. Figure 315: System air duct System air duct C26361-K644-C961 Rev. B The part number does not apply to the Japanese market.
  • Page 420 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 316: Breaking out the GPGPU card blind cover (A) Ê If applicable, break out the blind cover from the system air duct (see circled joints). The blind cover has already been removed in case of the system air duct contained in the GPGPU kit.
  • Page 421 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 317: Breaking out the GPGPU card blind cover (B) The opening is intended for the GPGPU air duct. Figure 318: Installing the system air duct Ê Install the system air duct into the chassis as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 422: Installing Perforated Drive Cover Modules

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.2.11 Installing perforated drive cover modules In order to satisfy GPGPU / coprocessor card cooling requirements, two perforated drive cover modules must be mounted in accessible drive bays 1 and 2. Perforated drive cover module A3C40140230 Figure 319: Installing perforated drive cover modules (A) Ê...

  • Page 423: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Insert the perforated drive cover modules into drive bays 1 and 2 and carefully push in until they are flush with the server front (2). Figure 320: Installing perforated drive cover modules (B) Ê Close the locking bar until it locks in place. 9.4.2.12 Concluding steps "Closing the server"...

  • Page 424: Replacing A Gpgpu / Coprocessor Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.3 Replacing a GPGPU / coprocessor card Field Replaceable Unit Average task duration: (FRU) 15 minutes Tools: Coprocessor card Intel Xeon Phi: – Phillips PH1 / (+) No. 1 screw driver GPGPU card Nvidia TESLA / GRID: –...

  • Page 425: Installing The System Fan Holder

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.3.6 Installing the system fan holder Ê Proceed as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331. 9.4.3.7 Installing the system air duct Ê Proceed as described in section "Installing the system air duct" on page 9.4.3.8 Concluding steps Ê...

  • Page 426: Installing The Sas Raid Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.2 Installing the SAS RAID controller Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 15 minutes Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 9.5.2.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 125 Ê "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality"...

  • Page 427: Preparing The Sas Raid Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.2.2 Preparing the SAS RAID controller Figure 321: SAS RAID controller with RAID card holder (C26361-K644-B944) Figure 322: Installing the RAID card holder Ê Place the controller on the mounting tabs on the slot bracket (1). Ê...

  • Page 428: Installing The Sas Raid Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.2.3 Installing the SAS RAID controller Ê Remove the SAS RAID controller from its protective packaging. For further instructions regarding controller settings, please refer to the accompanying documentation. Ê If applicable, attach the required slot bracket to the expansion card as described in section "Preparing the SAS RAID controller"...

  • Page 429: Connecting Cables To The Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 324: Securing the SAS RAID controller Ê Secure the RAID controller with the captive screw on the RAID card holder. 9.5.2.4 Connecting cables to the expansion card Ê Connect SAS cables to the SAS RAID controller. For a complete cabling overview, please refer to section "Cabling overviews"...

  • Page 430: Removing The Sas Raid Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê After installing or replacing a Modular RAID controller, update the firmware as described in section "Updating RAID controller firmware" on page 137. Ê In order to configure an expansion card that has been installed or replaced, the card’s Option ROM has to be enabled in the system board BIOS.

  • Page 431: Removing The Sas Raid Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.3.2 Removing the SAS RAID controller Figure 325: Removing the SAS RAID controller (A) Ê Disconnect the SAS cables from the SAS RAID controller. Ê Loosen the captive screw on the RAID card holder. Figure 326: Removing the SAS RAID controller (B) Ê...

  • Page 432: Replacing The Sas Raid Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.3.3 Concluding steps "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Mounting the server in the rack" on page 115 "Connecting the server to the mains"...

  • Page 433: Removing The Defective Sas Raid Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.4.2 Removing the defective SAS RAID controller Ê Remove the defective SAS RAID controller as described in section "Removing the SAS RAID controller" on page 430. Ê If the RAID card holder on the defective controller is to be reused, remove it from the board as described in section "Preparing the SAS RAID controller"...

  • Page 434: Backup Units

    The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) or Flash Backup Unit (FBU) backs up the memory contents of the connected SAS RAID controller in the event of a power failure. The PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 server can accommodate up to three backup units.

  • Page 435: Installing A Bbu

    Expansion cards and backup units Mounting position for first BBU / FBU Mounting position for second BBU / FBU Mounting position for third BBU / FBU 9.6.2 Installing a BBU Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 5 minutes Tools: tool-less CAUTION! For further safety information, please refer to chapter...

  • Page 436: Preparing The Bbu

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.2.2 Preparing the BBU Figure 328: Connecting the BBU cable Ê Connect the BBU cable (T26139-Y3987-V2) to the BBU board (Lx-25343-xxx, BBU08) as shown. CAUTION! Make sure that the connector side with the three dots points towards you (see close-up).

  • Page 437: Installing The Bbu Holder Into The Chassis

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê At a slight angle, fit the BBU under the right retaining bracket on the BBU holder (1). Ê Fold down the BBU until it locks in place (2). 9.6.2.3 Installing the BBU holder into the chassis Figure 330: Mounting the BBU holder (A) Note the positions of the fixation bolts on the chassis floor (A-C) and corresponding keyhole slots on the BBU holder.
  • Page 438 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Insert the BBU holder into the chassis so that the three fixation bolts on the chassis floor rest in the wide ends of the keyhole slots on the holder. Ê Slide the BBU holder under the system board as far as it will go (1). The fixation bolts on the chassis floor will lock in the narrow ends of the keyhole slots on the BBU holder.

  • Page 439: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 333: Routing the BBU cable Ê Run the BBU cable through the cable guide (G) and along the drive bays as shown. 9.6.2.4 Concluding steps "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 Ê "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 440: Installing An Fbu

    Ê If the BBU status does not change after 12 hours, please try to initiate the recalibration process manually using the ServerView RAID Manager. If this procedure still does not fix the BBU status, please contact your local Fujitsu customer service partner. 9.6.3 Installing an FBU...

  • Page 441: Preliminary Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.3.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 127 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 63 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Extending / removing the server from the rack"...
  • Page 442 Expansion cards and backup units SAS RAID controller D3116 Figure 334: TFM module kit TFM kit (LSZ:L3-25419-01) Three spacer bolts and six screws Figure 335: Mounting the TFM module (A) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 443 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Fit the three spacer bolts on the SAS RAID controller as shown and secure each with a screw from the TFM kit. Figure 336: Mounting the TFM module (B) Ê Attach the TFM module to the RAID controller as shown. Ê...
  • Page 444 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 337: Mounting the TFM module (C) Ê Connect the FBU adapter cable (T26139-Y4032-V1) to the TFM module. Ê Reinstall the SAS RAID controller as described in sections "Installing the SAS RAID controller" on page 426 "Installing expansion cards"...
  • Page 445 Expansion cards and backup units SAS RAID controller D3216 Figure 338: TFM 4G / 8G kit TFM 4G / 8G kit (LSZ:03-25444-05 / LSZ:03-25444-01) Two spacer bolts and four screws Figure 339: Mounting the TFM (A) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 446 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Fit the two spacer bolts on the SAS RAID controller as shown and secure each with a screw from the TFM kit. Figure 340: Mounting the TFM module (B) Ê Attach the TFM module to the RAID controller as shown. Ê...

  • Page 447: Preparing The Fbu

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Reinstall the SAS RAID controller as described in sections "Installing the SAS RAID controller" on page 426 "Installing expansion cards" on page 349. Ê Connect the SAS cables to their original connectors on the SAS RAID controller.
  • Page 448 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 343: Installing the FBU in the FBU holder (B) Ê Ensure that the FBU is properly seated in the FBU holder as shown. Figure 344: Connecting the FBU adapter cable to the FBU Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 449: Installing The Fbu Holder Into The Chassis

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Connect the cable end on the FBU module to the FBU adapter cable as shown: RAID controller / TFM module TFM adapter cable Cabling plan D3116 SAS RAID controller T26139-Y4032-V1 16.2.23 TFM (LSZ:L3-25419-01) D3216 PRAID EP400i SAS 3.0 RAID controller TFM 4G (LSZ:03-25444-05) T26139-Y4031-V103...
  • Page 450 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 346: Mounting the FBU holder (B) Ê Insert the FBU holder into the chassis so that the three fixation bolts on the chassis floor rest in the wide ends of the keyhole slots on the holder. Ê...

  • Page 451: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 347: Routing the FBU cable Ê Run the FBU cable through the cable guide (G) and along the drive bays as shown. 9.6.3.5 Concluding steps "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 Ê "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 452: Removing A Bbu

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.4 Removing a BBU Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 5 minutes Tools: tool-less CAUTION! Do not throw battery backup units into the trash can. Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste.

  • Page 453: Removing The Bbu Holder From The Chassis

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.4.2 Removing the BBU holder from the chassis Figure 348: Removing the BBU holder from the chassis Ê Carefully disconnect the BBU cable from the RAID controller. Ê Remove the BBU cable from the cable guide. Ê...

  • Page 454: Removing An Fbu

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.5 Removing an FBU Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 5 minutes Tools: tool-less CAUTION! Do not throw battery backup units into the trash can. Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste.

  • Page 455: Removing The Fbu Holder From The Chassis

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.5.2 Removing the FBU holder from the chassis Figure 349: Removing the FBU holder from the chassis Ê Carefully disconnect the FBU cable from the RAID controller. Ê Remove the FBU cable from the cable guide. Ê...

  • Page 456: Replacing A Bbu

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.6 Replacing a BBU Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 10 minutes Tools: tool-less CAUTION! Do not throw battery backup units into the trash can. Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste.

  • Page 457: Removing The Bbu From The Bbu Holder

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.6.3 Removing the BBU from the BBU holder Figure 350: Removing the BBU from the BBU holder (A) Ê Press out on the right retaining bracket on the BBU holder to disengage the locking mechanism while pulling up on the BBU. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 458 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 351: Removing the BBU from the BBU holder (B) Ê Fold up the BBU (1) and at a slight angle remove it from the BBU holder (2). Figure 352: Disconnecting the BBU cable from the BBU Ê...

  • Page 459: Installing A New Bbu Module

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.6.4 Installing a new BBU module Ê Install the new BBU into the BBU holder as described in section "Preparing the BBU" on page 436. Ê Install the BBU holder into the chassis as described in section "Installing the BBU holder into the chassis"...

  • Page 460: Replacing An Fbu

    Ê If the BBU status does not change after 12 hours, please try to initiate the recalibration process manually using the ServerView RAID Manager. If this procedure still does not fix the BBU status, please contact your local Fujitsu customer service partner. 9.6.7 Replacing an FBU...

  • Page 461: Removing An Fbu Module From The Chassis

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.7.2 Removing an FBU module from the chassis Ê Remove the FBU module from the chassis as described in section "Removing an FBU" on page 454. 9.6.7.3 Removing the FBU from the FBU holder Figure 353: Disconnecting the FBU adapter cable from the FBU Ê...

  • Page 462: Installing A New Fbu Module

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 354: Removing the FBU from the FBU holder Ê At a slight angle, slide the FBU from under the retaining brackets of the FBU holder and remove it. 9.6.7.4 Installing a new FBU module Ê...

  • Page 463: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.7.5 Concluding steps "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 Ê "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Installing the SAS expander board" on page 309 (if applicable) Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê...

  • Page 464: Removing The Tfm Module

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Open the side / top cover as described in section "Opening the server" on page "Removing the system air duct" on page 81 Ê "Removing the system fan holder" on page 330 Ê Ê Disconnect the SAS cables from the SAS RAID controller. Ê...
  • Page 465 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 357: Removing the TFM module (RAID controller D3116) Figure 358: Removing the TFM module (RAID controller D3216) Ê Remove the upper screws from TFM spacer bolts. Ê Remove the TFM module from the SAS RAID controller. Leave the TFM spacer bolts on the SAS RAID controller.

  • Page 466: Installing The Tfm Module

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.8.3 Installing the TFM module Ê Install the new TFM module onto the existing TFM spacer bolts as described in section "Installing a TFM module" on page 441. 9.6.8.4 Concluding steps Ê Reinstall the SAS RAID controller as described in sections "Installing the SAS RAID controller"...

  • Page 467: Main Memory

    Main memory This section provides information on how to install, remove or replace memory modules. Safety notes CAUTION! Do not install unsupported third party memory modules. For further ● information on supported memory modules, refer to section "Basic information" on page 468.

  • Page 468: Memory Sequence

    Main memory 10.1 Basic information – The system board is equipped with 24 memory connectors (12 connectors per CPU). – In mono processor configurations only 12 memory connectors are usable. – The system has to be equipped with at least one memory module per processor.
  • Page 469 Main memory – If memory modules with different capacities are used: – Populate modules with higher capacities first. – Within a channel, populate modules in descending order of capacity. – If memory modules with different speeds are used, the lowest clock rate applies for all DIMMs.

  • Page 470: Independant Channel Mode

    Main memory 10.1.1.2 Independant Channel mode Channel DIMM 1A 2A 1B 2B 1D 2D 1C 2C 1E 2E 1F 2F 1H 2H 1G 2G Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 471: Mirrored Channel And Performance Modes

    Main memory Notes on Independant Channel mode – Configurations marked in grey are only possible with registered DIMMs (RDIMMS and LR-DIMMs) 10.1.1.3 Mirrored Channel and Performance modes Channel DIMM 1A 2A 1B 2B 1D 2D 1C 2C 1E 2E 1F 2F 1H 2H 1G 2G Notes on Mirrored Channel and Performance modes...

  • Page 472: Rank Sparing Mode

    Main memory 10.1.1.4 Rank Sparing mode Single-/Dual-Rank RDIMMs Channel DIMM 1A 2A 1B 2B 1D 2D 1C 2C 1E 2E 1F 2F 1H 2H 1G 2G # DIMMs Dual CPU configuration (if all modules are of the same capacity) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 473 Main memory 1A 2A 1B 2B 1D 2D 1C 2C 1E 2E 1F 2F 1H 2H 1G 2G DIMM DIMM Dual CPU configuration Dual CPU configuration (if modules are of different capacities) (if modules are of different capacities) For detailed population rules, refer to section "Notes on Rank Sparing mode"...
  • Page 474 Main memory Quad-Rank RDIMMs Channel DIMM 1A 2A 1B 2B 1D 2D 1C 2C 1E 2E 1F 2F 1H 2H 1G 2G # DIMMs Dual CPU configuration (if all modules are of the same capacity) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 475 Main memory 1A 2A 1B 2B 1D 2D 1C 2C 1E 2E 1F 2F 1H 2H 1G 2G DIMM DIMM Dual CPU configuration Dual CPU configuration (if modules are of different capacities) (if modules are of different capacities) Notes on Rank Sparing mode –...

  • Page 476: Installing Memory Modules

    Main memory – In order to satisfy cooling requirements, populate memory channels on alternating sides of the processor: Order CPU 1 CPU 2 Channel A Channel E Channel C Channel G Channel B Channel F Channel D Channel H 10.2 Installing memory modules Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration:...

  • Page 477: Installing A Memory Module

    Main memory 10.2.2 Installing a memory module Ê Identify the correct memory slot according to the mounting order described in section "Memory sequence" on page 468. Figure 360: Installing memory modules (A) Ê Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. For lack of space, it is necessary to remove the left rear fan (fan 5) in order to install or remove memory modules in channels E and F.

  • Page 478: Concluding Steps

    Main memory Ê Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector (see close-up). Figure 362: Installing memory modules (C) Ê Press down on the memory module until the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module.

  • Page 479: Removing Memory Modules

    Main memory 10.3 Removing memory modules Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 5 minutes Tools: tool-less 10.3.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 125 Ê "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 127 Ê "Locating the defective server" on page 57 Ê...

  • Page 480: Removing A Memory Module

    Main memory 10.3.2 Removing a memory module Ê Identify the desired memory slot according to the mounting order described in section "Memory sequence" on page 468. CAUTION! Ensure to maintain an operational configuration when removing memory modules. For additional information, please refer to section "Basic information"...

  • Page 481: Concluding Steps

    Main memory Figure 364: Removing memory modules (B) Ê Remove the ejected memory module. 10.3.3 Concluding steps "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Mounting the server in the rack"...

  • Page 482: Replacing Memory Modules

    Main memory 10.4 Replacing memory modules Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 10 minutes Tools: tool-less 10.4.1 Preliminary steps Ê Identify the defective memory slot using the server management software. "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 125. Ê "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 127.

  • Page 483: Removing The Defective Memory Module

    Main memory 10.4.2 Removing the defective memory module "Removing memory modules" on page 479 Ê 10.4.3 Installing a new memory module "Installing memory modules" on page 476 Ê 10.4.4 Concluding steps "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server"...
  • Page 484 Main memory Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 485: Supported Processors

    Processors This section provides information on how to install, remove and replace processors and processor heat sinks. Safety notes CAUTION! Do not install unsupported processors. For further information on ● supported processors, refer to section "Basic information" on page 485. Circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed and ●...

  • Page 486: Processor Locations

    Processors 11.1.2 Processor locations CPU 2 CPU 1 Figure 365: CPU locations on system board D2949 11.2 Installing processors Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 20 minutes Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver CAUTION! Processors are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge and must be handled with care.

  • Page 487: Installing A Processor

    Processors 11.2.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 125 Ê "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 127 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 63 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Extending / removing the server from the rack"...
  • Page 488 Processors Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Open 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê The socket release lever will slightly lift up (2). Figure 367: Opening socket release lever 2 Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Close 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1).
  • Page 489 Processors Figure 368: Opening the load plate (A) Ê Push down on the first socket release lever (1) to lift the load plate away from the socket (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 490 Processors Figure 369: Opening the load plate (B) Ê Fully open the load plate. CAUTION! Be careful not to touch or bend the spring contacts on the processor socket! Ê Make sure that the load plate is in the fully open position. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 491 Processors Figure 370: Installing the processor Ê Hold the processor with your thumb and index finger. Ê Make sure that the four notches on the processor align with the posts on the socket (see close-up). Ê Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding it in the socket. CAUTION! –...
  • Page 492 Processors Figure 371: Closing the load plate Ê Carefully lower the load plate over the processor. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 493 Processors Figure 372: Removing the protective socket cover Ê When closing the load plate, the protective socket cover will automatically detach. Ê Remove the socket cover and save it for future use. CAUTION! Always replace the socket cover if you remove the processor from the socket! Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 494 Processors Figure 373: Closing socket release lever 2 Ê Fully close and hold shut the load plate. Ê Close the socket release lever marked Close 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab to lock down the load plate (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 495: Concluding Steps

    Processors Figure 374: Closing socket release lever 1 Ê Close the socket release lever marked Open 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab (2). Ê If applicable, install the second processor accordingly. 11.2.3 Concluding steps "Installing processor heat sinks" on page 519 Ê...

  • Page 496: Removing Processors

    Processors Ê If available, update the system board BIOS and the iRMC to the latest version as described in section "Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and iRMC" on page 134. "Enabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 146 Ê...

  • Page 497: Removing A Processor

    Processors "Removing the system air duct" on page 81 Ê "Removing processor heat sinks" on page 523 Ê 11.3.2 Removing a processor This description applies to the following procedures: – Removing CPU 2 from a dual-processor configuration – Removing CPUs from a defective system board (see section "Swapping processors"...
  • Page 498 Processors Figure 376: Opening socket release lever 2 Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Close 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê Fully fold back the second socket release lever (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 499 Processors Figure 377: Opening the load plate (A) Ê Push down on the socket release lever marked Open 1st (1) to lift the load plate away from the socket (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 500 Processors Figure 378: Opening the load plate (B) Ê Fully open the load plate. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 501 Processors Figure 379: Removing the processor Ê Carefully remove the defective processor from its socket in a vertical motion. CAUTION! Be careful not to touch or bend the spring contacts on the processor socket. Ê Thoroughly clean residual thermal paste from the processor surface using a lint-free cloth.
  • Page 502 Processors Ê Store the processor in a save place for later reuse. CAUTION! Processors are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge and must be handled with care. After a processor has been removed from its protective sleeve or from its socket, place it upside down on a nonconducting, antistatic surface.
  • Page 503 Processors Figure 381: Attaching the protective socket cover (A) Ê Carefully lower the protective socket cover onto the CPU socket in a vertical motion until it snaps in place. CAUTION! Always replace the socket cover if you remove the processor from the socket! Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 504 Processors Figure 382: Attaching the protective socket cover (B) Ê Ensure that the protective socket cover is properly installed on the socket as shown above. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 505 Processors Figure 383: Closing socket release lever 2 Ê Fully close and hold shut the load plate. Ê Close the socket release lever marked Close 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab to lock down the load plate (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 506: Concluding Steps

    Processors Figure 384: Closing socket release lever 1 Ê Close the socket release lever marked Open 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab (2). 11.3.3 Concluding steps "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server"...

  • Page 507: Upgrading Or Replacing Processors

    Processors 11.4 Upgrading or replacing processors Field Replaceable Unit Average task duration: (FRU) 20 minutes Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver CAUTION! Processors are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge and must be handled with care. After a processor has been removed from its protective sleeve or from its socket, place it upside down on a nonconducting, antistatic surface.

  • Page 508: Upgrading Or Replacing A Processor

    Processors 11.4.2 Upgrading or replacing a processor 11.4.2.1 Removing the processor Figure 385: Opening socket release lever 1 Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Open 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê The socket release lever will slightly lift up (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 509 Processors Figure 386: Opening socket release lever 2 Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Close 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê Fully fold back the second socket release lever (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 510 Processors Figure 387: Opening the load plate (A) Ê Push down on the socket release lever marked Open 1st (1) to lift the load plate away from the socket (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 511 Processors Figure 388: Opening the load plate (B) Ê Fully open the load plate. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 512 Processors Figure 389: Removing the processor Ê Carefully remove the processor from its socket in a vertical motion. CAUTION! Be careful not to touch or bend the spring contacts on the processor socket. Ê Thoroughly clean residual thermal paste from the processor surface using a lint-free cloth.

  • Page 513: Installing The Processor

    Processors CAUTION! Processors are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge and must be handled with care. After a processor has been removed from its protective sleeve or from its socket, place it upside down on a nonconducting, antistatic surface. Never push a processor over a surface.
  • Page 514 Processors Ê Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding it in the socket. CAUTION! – Ensure that the processor is level in the socket. – Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the processor socket. –...
  • Page 515 Processors Figure 392: Closing socket release lever 2 Ê Fully close and hold shut the load plate. Ê Close the socket release lever marked Close 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab to lock down the load plate (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 516: Concluding Steps

    Processors Figure 393: Closing socket release lever 1 Ê Close the socket release lever marked Open 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab (2). 11.4.3 Concluding steps "Installing processor heat sinks" on page 519 Ê "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê...
  • Page 517 Processors "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 118 Ê When the system is powered on after a CPU has been replaced or upgraded, the Global Error indicator will start flashing with the error message CPU has been changed. This only indicates that the CPU configuration has been altered.

  • Page 518: Handling Processor Heat Sinks

    Processors 11.5 Handling processor heat sinks Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 15 minutes Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) if thermal paste is involved Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 11.5.1 Preliminary steps "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê...

  • Page 519: Installing Processor Heat Sinks

    Processors 11.5.2 Installing processor heat sinks Figure 394: Standard processor heat sink Figure 395: High performance processor heat sink Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 520: Preparing The Heat Sink And Processor

    Processors Two different processor heat sinks are available for the TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 servers: – Xeon E5-2643 V2 (Ivy Bridge) 3.5 GHz, 130 W, 6 Core High performance V26898-B977-V3 heat sink – Xeon E5-2637 V2 (Ivy Bridge) 3.5 GHz, 130 W, 4 Core Standard heat sink V26898-B977-V1 all other approved CPUs...

  • Page 521: Installing The Heat Sink

    Processors When reusing a heat sink Ê Ensure that all residual thermal paste has been thoroughly cleaned off the copper surface of the heat sink. Ê Apply thermal paste to the processor surface as described in section "Applying thermal paste" on page 526.
  • Page 522 Processors Ê Carefully seat the heat sink on the four threaded holes as shown (see close- up). CAUTION! – Ensure that the screws on the heat sink are properly seated on the threaded holes. – Ensure that the heat sink cooling fins match the direction of the airflow! Figure 398: Installing the heat sink (B) Ê...

  • Page 523: Removing Processor Heat Sinks

    Processors 11.5.3 Removing processor heat sinks Figure 399: Removing the processor heat sink (A) Ê Loosen the four captive screws on the heat sink in a crossover pattern (1-4). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 524 Processors Figure 400: Removing the processor heat sink (B) Ê Carefully turn the heat sink back and forth to detach it from the processor (1). This may be necessary due to the adhesive quality of the thermal paste located between the heat sink and processor. CAUTION! Pay special attention not to damage any system board components surrounding the processor socket.

  • Page 525: Replacing Processor Heat Sinks

    Processors 11.5.4 Replacing processor heat sinks 11.5.4.1 Removing the processor heat sink Ê Remove the processor heat sink as described in section "Removing processor heat sinks" on page 523. 11.5.4.2 Applying thermal paste Ê Apply thermal paste to the processor surface as described in section "Applying thermal paste"...

  • Page 526: Applying Thermal Paste

    Processors 11.6 Applying thermal paste Field Replaceable Unit Average task duration: (FRU) 5 minutes Tools: tool-less – For the Japanese market, the service engineer must follow the instruction provided separately. – If the processor upgrade or replacement kit contains a new CPU heat sink, a thin layer of thermal compound has already been pre-applied to its lower surface.

  • Page 527: Tx300 S8 / Rx350 S8 Upgrade And Maintenance Manual

    Processors Figure 402: Applying thermal paste Ê Apply a dot of thermal paste to the center of the processor surface as shown. Two graduation marks on the syringe equal the correct amount of thermal paste for one processor. CAUTION! Do not mix different types of thermal paste. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 528 Processors Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 529: Accessible Drives

    Accessible drives This chapter provides information on how to install, remove or replace SATA optical disk drives (ODDs), SAS / USB backup drives and the Local Service Display (LSD). Safety notes CAUTION! Before installing an accessible drive, acquaint yourself with the ●...

  • Page 530: Basic Information

    Accessible drives 12.1 Basic information Accessible drive bays PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 server offers three 5.25-inch accessible drive bays for optical disk drives and backup drives: 5.25 inch x 1.6 inch Figure 403: Accessible drives mounting order (tower server) 5.25 inch x 1.6 inch...
  • Page 531 Accessible drives Mounting order for accessible drives 5.25“ SL ODD Bay 1 5.25“ x 1.6“ 5.25“ x 1.6“ 5.25“ x 1.6“ 3.5“ HDD 3.5“ LSD 3.5“ HDD Bay 2 5.25“ x 1.6“ 5.25“ SL ODD 3.5“ HDD 8 x 2.5“ HDD 3.5“...
  • Page 532 Accessible drives Order Accessible drive Drive bay Max. Occupied Interface Bay 3 USB 2.0 RDX backup drive if occupied: 1.6" x 5.25" USB 3.0 Bay 2 or 1 8x 2.5-inch HDD Bays 2+3 3.2" x 5.25" Extension box 2x 3.5-inch HDD Extension box LSD in 2x 3.5-inch Bays 1+2,...

  • Page 533: Installing Accessible Drives

    Accessible drives 12.2 Installing accessible drives Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 10 minutes Tools: Slotted screw driver (for bending in or out accessible drive mounting brackets) 12.2.1 Preliminary steps "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains"...

  • Page 534: Installing An Accessible Drive

    Accessible drives 12.2.3 Installing an accessible drive Installing an ODD / backup drive 12.2.3.1 Figure 406: Checking mounting bracket positions (Example: ODD installation, bay 1) Ê Ensure that the four mounting brackets in the desired accessible drive bay have not been bent out. If necessary, proceed as follows: Ê...

  • Page 535: Installing Mounting Brackets To Rdx And Dat72 Backup Drives

    Accessible drives Figure 407: Inserting the accessible drive Ê Insert the accessible drive into its installation bay and carefully push in until its front screw hole lines up with the centering pin on the locking bar. Ê Engage the locking bar as described in section "Closing the accessible drive locking bar"...
  • Page 536 Accessible drives Figure 408: Backup drive mounting brackets Figure 409: Screw holes on backup drive mounting brackets Ê Note the screw hole description stamped onto the mounting bracket: Ê Use the square screw hole for RDX backup drives (see blue arrow). Ê...
  • Page 537 Accessible drives Figure 410: Securing mounting brackets to an RDX backup drive Ê Secure the backup drive mounting brackets to the RDX backup drive with two M3 x 4.5 screws per bracket as shown (screw torque: 0.6 Nm). Figure 411: Securing mounting brackets to a DAT72 backup drive Ê...
  • Page 538 Accessible drives Figure 412: RDX backup drive with mounting brackets Figure 413: DAT72 backup drive with mounting brackets Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 539: Cabling The Accessible Drive

    Accessible drives 12.2.4 Cabling the accessible drive The cabling list number and cabling plan sections in the allocation tables below refer to chapter "Cabling" on page 735. 12.2.4.1 SATA ODD 3.5-inch HDD configurations Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan SATA cable System board...
  • Page 540 Accessible drives Ê Connect the SATA and power cables according to your configuration as shown in the tables above. Figure 414: Routing cables Ê Run SATA cable T26139-Y3958-V205 along the drive bays and through the cable clamp on the server floor as shown (1). Ê...

  • Page 541: Usb Backup Drive

    Accessible drives 12.2.4.2 USB backup drive Notes on RDX drive USB cabling: – A USB 2.0 RDX drive may be replaced by a USB 3.0 RDX drive with previous cabling. – A USB 3.0 RDX drive may be connected to a USB 2.0 cable with limited performance.
  • Page 542 Accessible drives 2.5-inch HDD configurations (4 SAS backplanes, up to 8 HDDs) Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan System board USB 2.0 cable connector USB INT 1 Y3973-V96 USB backup drive (6-pin connector) 16.2.1 (Type B connector) USB 3.0 cable USB 3.0 PCI card Y4039-V100 (Type A connector)

  • Page 543: Sas Backup Drives With Separate Power Supply

    Accessible drives Figure 415: Routing cables Ê Run the USB and power cables through the cable clamps (see arrows) as shown. SAS backup drives with separate power supply 12.2.4.3 This description applies to the following LTO drive types: – LTO3 –...
  • Page 544 Accessible drives Ê Connect the SAS and power cables according to your configuration as shown in the tables above. Figure 416: Routing cables Ê Run the SAS and power cables through the cable clamps (see arrows) as shown. The power connector on SAS / power cable Y3969-V401 (X) remains unused.

  • Page 545: Sas Backup Drives With Sas Power Supply

    Accessible drives 12.2.4.4 SAS backup drives with SAS power supply This description applies to the following LTO drive types: – LTO4 (IBM) – LTO5 – LTO6 Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan System board connector SAS 1-4 16.2.1 (P2, 36-pin Mini SAS SAS Backup Drive SAS backup drive...

  • Page 546: Removing Accessible Drives

    Accessible drives 12.2.5 Concluding steps "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 Ê "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Mounting the server in the rack" on page 115 "Connecting the server to the mains"...

  • Page 547: Removing An Accessible Drive

    Accessible drives "Opening the server" on page 68 Ê The front cover only needs to be removed in order to install accessible drive dummy covers (see section "Installing accessible drive dummy covers" on page 548). If the accessible drive is replaced after being removed, leave the front cover installed.

  • Page 548: Installing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Accessible drives Ê Carefully pull the accessible drive out of its installation bay. Ê Engage the locking bar as described in section "Closing the accessible drive locking bar" on page 12.3.3 Installing accessible drive dummy covers Ê Install accessible drive filler covers as described in section "Accessible drive filler covers"...

  • Page 549: Replacing Accessible Drives

    Accessible drives 12.4 Replacing accessible drives Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 15 minutes Tools: Slotted screw driver (for bending in or out accessible drive mounting brackets) 12.4.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page 57 Ê "Removing backup and optical disk media"...

  • Page 550: Slimline Odd And Lsd In Multibay Box

    Accessible drives 12.4.3 Installing an accessible drive Ê Install the new accessible drive into the empty slot as described in section "Installing an accessible drive" on page 534. Ê Reconnect all cables to their original accessible drive connectors as described in section "Cabling the accessible drive"...

  • Page 551: Preliminary Steps

    Accessible drives 12.5.1.1 Preliminary steps "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 63 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Extending / removing the server from the rack" on page 64 "Opening the server"...
  • Page 552 Accessible drives Figure 419: Disassembling the slimline ODD dummy module Ê Disengage (1) and remove (2) the slimline ODD dummy insert (metal part) from the slimline ODD installation frame (A3C40053093-R). Figure 420: Mounting the slimline ODD in the installation frame (A) Ê...
  • Page 553 Accessible drives Figure 421: Mounting the slimline ODD in the installation frame (B) Ê Ensure that the ODD is properly seated in the installation frame as shown above. Figure 422: Mounting the slimline ODD module in the Multibay box Ê Insert the slimline ODD module into the Multibay box (1) and push back until the locking tab (2) engages.
  • Page 554 Accessible drives Figure 423: Mounting the slimline ODD in the installation frame (B) Ê Connect cables to the slimline ODD: Cabling Cable list no. Slimline ODD SATA power cable 8A / 8B (T26139-Y3986-V302 / T26139-Y3986-V305) SATA cable (T26139-Y3958-V205) The cabling list numbers refers to section "List of used cables"...

  • Page 555: Installing The Lsd Module Into The Multibay Box

    Accessible drives 12.5.1.3 Installing the LSD module into the Multibay box Figure 424: Inserting the LSD module into the 3.5-inch installation frame Ê From the front, slide the LSD module into the 3.5-inch installation frame (C26361-K644-B437-*-Y155) until the locking latch (see circle) engages. Figure 425: Installing the 3.5-inch installation frame in the Multibay box (A) Ê...

  • Page 556: Removing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Accessible drives Figure 426: Installing the 3.5-inch installation frame in the Multibay box (B) Ê Secure the installation frame in the Multibay box with two screws (M3 x 6 mm) on either side. Ê Before inserting the Multibay box into the chassis, connect the LSD cable to the LSD module: Cabling Cable...

  • Page 557: Installing The Multibay Box

    Accessible drives 12.5.1.5 Installing the Multibay box Figure 427: Checking mounting bracket positions Ê Ensure that the four mounting brackets in the desired accessible drive bay have not been bent out. If necessary, proceed as follows: Ê Using a screw driver, bend the mounting brackets of the upper installation bay inwards, so that their sides are flush with the bay walls (see close-up).
  • Page 558 Accessible drives Figure 428: Multibay-Box einsetzen Ê Insert the Multibay box into installation bay 1 and carefully push in until its front screw hole lines up with the centering pin on the locking bar. Ê Engage the locking bar as described in section "Closing the accessible drive locking bar"...

  • Page 559: Cabling The Slimline Odd And Lsd

    Accessible drives 12.5.1.6 Cabling the slimline ODD and LSD The cabling list number and cabling plan sections in the allocation tables below refer to chapter "Cabling" on page 735. Slimline SATA ODD Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan SATA cable System board Slimline ODD...

  • Page 560: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives Figure 429: Routing cables Ê Run SATA cable T26139-Y3958-V205 along the drive bays and through the cable clamp on the server floor as shown. Ê Run the SATA cable through the cable guide. 12.5.1.7 Concluding steps "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 Ê...

  • Page 561: Removing A Slimline Odd Or Lsd

    Accessible drives 12.5.2 Removing a slimline ODD or LSD Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 10 minutes Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 12.5.2.1 Preliminary steps "Removing backup and optical disk media" on page 129 Ê...

  • Page 562: Removing The Multibay Box

    Accessible drives 12.5.2.2 Removing the Multibay box Ê Remove all cables from the slimline ODD. Ê Remove the LSD cable from system board connector SMB 1. Ê Disengage the accessible drive locking bar as described in section "Opening the accessible drive locking bar" on page Figure 430: Removing the Multibay box Ê...

  • Page 563: Removing The Slimline Odd From The Multibay Box

    Accessible drives 12.5.2.3 Removing the slimline ODD from the Multibay box Figure 431: Removing the slimline ODD from the Multibay box Ê Press up on the locking tab to disengage the slimline ODD module (1). Ê From inside the Multibay box, press out on the slimline ODD module and pull it out of its bay (2).
  • Page 564 Accessible drives Figure 432: Removing the slimline ODD from its installation frame Ê Disengage (1) and remove (2) the slimline ODD from its installation frame. Figure 433: Mounting the slimline ODD dummy insert in the installation frame Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 565: Removing The Lsd Module From The Multibay Box

    Accessible drives Ê Fit the slimline ODD dummy insert into the slimline ODD installation frame. Ê Ensure that the four pins on the frame (see arrows) engage with the side holes on the dummy insert. Ê Insert the slimline ODD dummy module into the Multibay box and push back until the locking tab engages as shown in figure 422 on page 553.
  • Page 566 Accessible drives Figure 435: Removing the 3.5-inch installation frame from the Multibay box (B) Ê Slide the 3.5-inch installation frame out of the Multibay box as shown. Figure 436: Removing the LSD module from the 3.5-inch installation frame Ê Press in on the locking latch (see close-up) to disengage the LSD module (1).

  • Page 567: Installing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Accessible drives Ê Pull the LSD module out of the 3.5-inch installation frame (2). Ê If the removed LSD module is not to be replaced by a new module, reinstall the LSD dummy cover. 12.5.2.5 Installing accessible drive dummy covers if the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box is to be reinstalled in the system, the following description does not apply.

  • Page 568: Replacing A Slimline Odd Or Lsd

    Accessible drives 12.5.3 Replacing a slimline ODD or LSD Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 10 minutes Tools: – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver – Slotted screw driver (for bending in or out accessible drive mounting brackets) 12.5.3.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server"...

  • Page 569: Removing The Slimline Odd From The Multibay Box

    Accessible drives 12.5.3.3 Removing the slimline ODD from the Multibay box Ê Remove the defective slimline ODD from the Multibay box as described in section "Removing the slimline ODD from the Multibay box" on page 563. 12.5.3.4 Removing the LSD module from the Multibay box Ê...

  • Page 570: Slimline Odd And Lsd In 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Accessible drives 12.6 Slimline ODD and LSD in 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box 12.6.1 Installing the slimline ODD or LSD Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 10 minutes Tools: Slotted screw driver (for bending in or out accessible drive mounting brackets) 12.6.1.1 Preliminary steps "Shutting down the server"...

  • Page 571: Installing The Slimline Odd Into The Extension Box

    Accessible drives 12.6.1.2 Installing the slimline ODD into the extension box Figure 437: Removing the slimline ODD dummy module Ê Press up on the locking tab to disengage the slimline ODD dummy module (1). Ê From inside the HDD extension box, press out on the ODD dummy module and pull it out of its bay (2).
  • Page 572 Accessible drives Figure 438: Disassembling the slimline ODD dummy module Ê Disengage (1) and remove (2) the slimline ODD dummy insert (metal part) from the slimline ODD installation frame (A3C40053093-R). Figure 439: Mounting the slimline ODD in the installation frame (A) Ê...
  • Page 573 Accessible drives Figure 440: Mounting the slimline ODD in the installation frame (B) Ê Ensure that the ODD is properly seated in the installation frame as shown above. Figure 441: Mounting the slimline ODD in the installation frame (B) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 574 Accessible drives Ê Connect cables to the slimline ODD: Cabling Cable list no. Slimline ODD SATA power cable 8A / 8B (T26139-Y3986-V302 / T26139-Y3986-V305) SATA cable (T26139-Y3958-V205) The cabling list numbers refers to section "List of used cables" on page 736.

  • Page 575: Installing The Lsd Module Into The Hdd Extension Box

    Accessible drives 12.6.1.3 Installing the LSD module into the HDD extension box Figure 443: Removing the LSD dummy cover plate (A) Ê Carefully bend out the LSD dummy cover plat (1) and disengage its right edge (2). Figure 444: Removing the LSD dummy cover plate (B) Ê...

  • Page 576: Removing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Accessible drives Figure 445: Inserting the LSD module Ê Insert the LSD module into its installation bay and push in until it locks in place. Ê Before inserting the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box into the chassis, connect the LSD cable to the LSD module: Cabling Cable list no.

  • Page 577: Installing The 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Accessible drives Removing accessible drive covers Ê Remove accessible drive covers from installation bays 2 and 3 as described in section "Accessible drive covers" on page 12.6.1.5 Installing the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Ê Prepare the accessible drive mounting brackets and install the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box into installation bays 2 and 3 as described in section "Installing the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box"...

  • Page 578: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives Figure 446: Routing cables Ê Run SATA cable T26139-Y3958-V205 along the drive bays and through the cable clamp on the server floor as shown. Ê Run the SATA cable through the cable guide. 12.6.1.7 Concluding steps "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 Ê...

  • Page 579: Removing The Slimline Odd Or Lsd

    Accessible drives 12.6.2 Removing the slimline ODD or LSD Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 10 minutes Tools: tool-less 12.6.2.1 Preliminary steps "Removing backup and optical disk media" on page 129 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê...

  • Page 580: Removing The Slimline Odd From The Extension Box

    Accessible drives 12.6.2.3 Removing the slimline ODD from the extension box Figure 447: Removing the slimline ODD Ê Press up on the locking tab to disengage the slimline ODD module (1). Ê From inside the HDD extension box, press out on the slimline ODD module and pull it out of its bay (2).
  • Page 581 Accessible drives Figure 448: Removing the slimline ODD from its installation frame Ê Disengage (1) and remove (2) the slimline ODD from its installation frame. Figure 449: Mounting the slimline ODD dummy insert in the installation frame Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 582 Accessible drives Ê Fit the slimline ODD dummy insert into the slimline ODD installation frame. Ê Ensure that the four pins on the frame (see arrows) engage with the side holes on the dummy insert. Figure 450: Mounting the slimline ODD module in the HDD expansion box Ê...

  • Page 583: Removing The Lsd Module From The Extension Box

    Accessible drives 12.6.2.4 Removing the LSD module from the extension box Figure 451: Removing the LSD module Ê From the rear side of the extension box, press in on the locking latch (see close-up) to disengage the LSD module (1). Ê...
  • Page 584 Accessible drives Figure 452: Removing the slimline ODD from its installation frame Ê Fit one edge of the LSD dummy cover plate into the LSD slot (1) as shown. Ê Fold in the dummy cover plate (2). Figure 453: Mounting the slimline ODD dummy insert in the installation frame Ê...

  • Page 585: Installing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Accessible drives 12.6.2.5 Installing accessible drive dummy covers if the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box is to be reinstalled in the system, the following description does not apply. Please proceed as described in section "Installing the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box" on page 288.

  • Page 586: Replacing The Slimline Odd Or Lsd

    Accessible drives 12.6.3 Replacing the slimline ODD or LSD Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 10 minutes Tools: Slotted screw driver (for bending in or out accessible drive mounting brackets) 12.6.3.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page 57 Ê...

  • Page 587: Removing The Slimline Odd From The Hdd Extension Box

    Accessible drives 12.6.3.3 Removing the slimline ODD from the HDD extension box Ê Remove the defective slimline ODD from the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box as described in section "Removing the slimline ODD from the extension box" on page 580. 12.6.3.4 Removing the LSD module from the HDD extension box Ê...

  • Page 588: Installing The Slimline Odd

    Accessible drives 12.7 Slimline ODD in 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension 12.7.1 Installing the slimline ODD Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 10 minutes Tools: – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver – Slotted screw driver (for bending in or out accessible drive mounting brackets) 12.7.1.1 Preliminary steps "Shutting down the server"...

  • Page 589: Installing The Slimline Odd Into The Hdd Extension Box

    Accessible drives 12.7.1.2 Installing the slimline ODD into the HDD extension box Figure 454: Removing the slimline ODD mounting bracket Ê Remove two screws from the slimline ODD mounting bracket. Ê Remove the slimline ODD mounting bracket. Figure 455: Installing the slimline ODD mounting bracket on the ODD (A) Ê...
  • Page 590 Accessible drives Ê Fit the mounting bracket on the slimline ODD as shown. Ê Ensure that the two pins (P) on the mounting bracket properly engage with the screw holes in the drive. Figure 456: Installing the slimline ODD mounting bracket on the ODD (B) Ê...
  • Page 591 Accessible drives Ê Hook the two latches on the left edge of the slimline ODD into the metal guides on the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box as shown (see close-up). Figure 458: Installing the slimline ODD on the HDD extension box (B) Ê...
  • Page 592 Accessible drives Ê Secure the slimline ODD mounting bracket on the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Figure 460: Removing the slimline ODD dummy module Ê Connect cables to the slimline ODD: Cabling Cable list no.

  • Page 593: Removing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Accessible drives 12.7.1.3 Removing accessible drive dummy covers Removing accessible drive filler covers Ê Remove accessible drive filler covers from installation bays 1, 2 and 3 as described in section "Accessible drive filler covers" on page CAUTION! Always replace filler covers into unused drive bays to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.

  • Page 594: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives Figure 461: Routing cables Ê Run SATA cable T26139-Y3958-V205 along the drive bays and through the cable clamp on the server floor as shown. Ê Run the SATA cable through the cable guide. 12.7.1.6 Concluding steps "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 Ê...

  • Page 595: Removing The Slimline Odd

    Accessible drives 12.7.2 Removing the slimline ODD Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 10 minutes Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 12.7.2.1 Preliminary steps "Removing backup and optical disk media" on page 129 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê...

  • Page 596: Removing The Slimline Odd From The Extension Box

    Accessible drives 12.7.2.3 Removing the slimline ODD from the extension box Figure 462: Removing the slimline ODD from the extension box (A) Ê Remove two screws from the slimline ODD mounting bracket. Figure 463: Removing the slimline ODD from the extension box (B) Ê...
  • Page 597 Accessible drives Figure 464: Removing the mounting frame from the slimline ODD Ê Remove the slimline ODD mounting bracket from the slimline ODD. Figure 465: Reinstalling the slimline ODD mounting frame on the HDD expansion box Ê If the removed slimline ODD is not to be replaced by a new drive, reinstall the slimline ODD mounting bracket on the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box.

  • Page 598: Installing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Accessible drives 12.7.2.4 Installing accessible drive dummy covers if the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box is to be reinstalled in the system, the following description does not apply. Please proceed as described in section "Installing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box" on page 296.

  • Page 599: Replacing The Slimline Odd

    Accessible drives 12.7.3 Replacing the slimline ODD Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 10 minutes Tools: – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver – Slotted screw driver (for bending in or out accessible drive mounting brackets) 12.7.3.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server"...

  • Page 600: Removing The Slimline Odd From The Hdd Extension Box

    Accessible drives 12.7.3.3 Removing the slimline ODD from the HDD extension box Ê Remove the defective slimline ODD from the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box as described in section "Removing the slimline ODD from the extension box" on page 596. 12.7.3.4 Installing the slimline ODD into the HDD extension box Ê...

  • Page 601: Replacing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors This chapter provides information on how to replace the front panel module and optional front LAN connector board and front VGA connector. Safety notes CAUTION! When inserting the front panel module into the server, ensure not to ●...

  • Page 602: Preliminary Steps

    Front panel and external connectors Note on system information backup / restore The front panel module contains the Chassis ID EPROM that contains system information like server name and model, housing type, serial number and manufacturing data. To avoid the loss of non-default settings when replacing the system board, a backup copy of important system configuration data is automatically stored from the system board NVRAM to the Chassis ID EPROM.

  • Page 603: Removing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors 13.1.2 Removing the front panel module 13.1.2.1 Removing front panel cables from the system board Figure 466: Disconnecting the front LAN board Ê If applicable, disconnect the front LAN board from the system board: Ê Press in on the locking latch on the front LAN board holder (1, see close- up).
  • Page 604 Front panel and external connectors Ê Disconnect the front LAN cable from the front LAN board. Ê Remove the front LAN board from the chassis and set aside. Figure 468: Disconnecting the front VGA cable Ê If applicable, disconnect the front VGA cable from the system board (see close-up).

  • Page 605: Removing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors Ê Disconnect the front panel cable from the system board (see close-up). Ê Remove all front panel cables from the cable guide. 13.1.2.2 Removing the front panel module Figure 470: Removing the front panel module The front cover (tower server) / rack mounting frame (rack server) does not need to be removed in order to replace the front panel module.
  • Page 606 Front panel and external connectors Unlocking and securing the front panel and accessible drives is illustrated by the example of tower servers. In case of rack servers, the accessible drive locking bar is located on the side of the drive bay. In this case, proceed as follows: Figure 471: Removing the front panel module (rack systems) Ê...

  • Page 607: Removing Cables From The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors 13.1.2.3 Removing cables from the front panel module Figure 472: Removing the front panel cable Ê Remove the front panel cable from the defective front panel module as shown. Ê If the front LAN connector has been installed in the defective front panel module, remove the cable as described in section "Removing the front LAN connector"...

  • Page 608: Replacing The Front Panel Module Cover

    Front panel and external connectors 13.1.3 Replacing the front panel module cover Removing and mounting the front panel module cover is required if installing or removing optional front LAN or front VGA connectors. 13.1.3.1 Removing the front panel module cover Figure 473: Removing the front panel module cover (A) Ê...

  • Page 609: Mounting The Front Panel Module Cover

    Front panel and external connectors Figure 474: Removing the front panel module cover (B) Ê Remove the front panel module cover from the front panel frame. 13.1.3.2 Mounting the front panel module cover Figure 475: Mounting the front panel module cover Ê...

  • Page 610: Installing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors Ê Fold in the front panel module cover (2) until the left locking latch engages with the front panel frame (3). 13.1.4 Installing the front panel module 13.1.4.1 Connecting cables to the front panel module Ê...

  • Page 611: Installing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors 13.1.4.2 Installing the front panel module Figure 477: Installing the front panel module Ê Insert the front panel module into its installation bay and carefully push in until the front screw hole on the front panel frame lines up with the centering pin on the locking bar.
  • Page 612 Front panel and external connectors Figure 478: Securing the front panel module Ê Close the locking bar until it locks in place. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 613 Front panel and external connectors Unlocking and securing the front panel and accessible drives is illustrated by the example of tower servers. In case of rack servers, the accessible drive locking bar is located on the side of the drive bay. In this case, proceed as follows: Figure 479: Securing the front panel module (rack systems) Ê...

  • Page 614: Connecting Front Panel Cables To The System Board

    Front panel and external connectors 13.1.4.3 Connecting front panel cables to the system board Figure 480: Securing front panel cables Ê Run the front panel cables through the cable guide as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 615 Front panel and external connectors Figure 481: Connecting front panel cables to the system board Ê Connect the front panel cable and front VGA cable (if applicable to the system board): Connector Cable FRONTPANEL Front panel cable T26139-Y4015-V1 FRONT VGA Front VGA cable T26139-Y3994-V101 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 616 Front panel and external connectors Figure 482: Connecting the front LAN cable to the front LAN board Ê If applicable, connect the front LAN cable to front LAN board D2935. Figure 483: Connecting the front LAN board to the system board Ê...

  • Page 617: Concluding Steps

    Front panel and external connectors 13.1.5 Concluding steps "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 Ê "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Mounting the server in the rack"...

  • Page 618: Front Lan Connector

    Front panel and external connectors 13.2 Front LAN connector 13.2.1 Installing the front LAN connector Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 10 minutes Tools: Slotted screw driver for breaking out the front LAN cover plate 13.2.1.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality"...

  • Page 619: Installing The Front Lan Connector

    Front panel and external connectors Figure 484: Breaking out the front LAN cover plate Ê Break out the front LAN cover plate on the front panel cover. Please note that once removed, the front LAN cover plate cannot be refitted. 13.2.1.4 Installing the front LAN connector Figure 485: Front LAN cable T26139-Y4025-V1 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 620 Front panel and external connectors Figure 486: Mounting the front LAN connector (A) Ê Run the front LAN cable through the mounting bracket on the front panel frame as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 621: Reassembling The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors Figure 487: Mounting the front LAN connector (B) Ê Carefully snap the front LAN cable connector into the mounting bracket (see close-up). 13.2.1.5 Reassembling the front panel module "Mounting the front panel module cover" on page 609 Ê...

  • Page 622: Preparing The Front Lan Board

    Front panel and external connectors 13.2.1.7 Preparing the front LAN board Figure 488: LAN board kit Front LAN board D2935 Part number: S26361-D2935-A11 Front LAN board holder Part number: A3C40126757 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 623 Front panel and external connectors Figure 489: Assembling the front LAN board (A) Ê Insert and push the front LAN board into the front LAN holder (A3C40126757) until the two locking pins in the holder snap in place. Figure 490: Assembling the front LAN board (B) Ê...

  • Page 624: Connecting Front Panel Cables To The System Board

    Front panel and external connectors 13.2.1.8 Connecting front panel cables to the system board Figure 491: Securing front panel cables Ê Run the front panel cables through the cable guide as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 625 Front panel and external connectors Figure 492: Connecting front panel cables to the system board Ê Connect the front panel cable and front VGA cable (if applicable to the system board): Connector Cable FRONTPANEL Front panel cable T26139-Y4015-V1 FRONT VGA Front VGA cable T26139-Y3994-V101 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 626 Front panel and external connectors Figure 493: Connecting the front LAN cable to the front LAN board Ê Connect the front LAN cable to front LAN board D2935. Figure 494: Connecting the front LAN board to the system board Ê Connect front LAN board D2935 to the system board: Connector Cable Front LAN cable T26139-Y4025-V1...

  • Page 627: Concluding Steps

    Front panel and external connectors 13.2.1.9 Concluding steps "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 Ê "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Mounting the server in the rack"...

  • Page 628: Removing The Front Lan Connector

    Front panel and external connectors Ê Connect a client computer (e.g. notebook) to the front management LAN connector. It is not possible to simultaneously access the iRMC S4 from the front and rear management LAN connectors. As soon as a LAN cable is connected to the front management LAN connector, the iRMC S4 cannot be accessed via the rear management LAN connector.

  • Page 629: Removing And Preparing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors "Removing the system fan holder" on page 330 Ê 13.2.2.2 Removing and preparing the front panel module "Removing front panel cables from the system board" on page 603 Ê "Removing the front panel module" on page 605 Ê...

  • Page 630: Replacing The Front Lan Connector And Board

    Front panel and external connectors 13.2.2.5 Reinstalling the front panel module "Installing the front panel module" on page 611 Ê 13.2.2.6 Concluding steps "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 Ê "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê...

  • Page 631: Removing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors "Removing the system air duct" on page 81 Ê "Removing the system fan holder" on page 330 Ê 13.2.3.2 Removing the front panel module "Removing the front panel module" on page 603 Ê 13.2.3.3 Removing the defective front LAN connector "Removing the front LAN connector"...

  • Page 632: Front Vga Connector

    Front panel and external connectors Ê If applicable, restore LAN teaming configurations as described in section "After replacing / upgrading LAN controllers" on page 157. Ê If BitLocker functionality is used and has been disabled before starting the maintenance task: "Resuming BitLocker functionality"...

  • Page 633: Removing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors 13.3.1.2 Removing the front panel module "Removing front panel cables from the system board" on page 603 Ê "Removing the front panel module" on page 605 Ê 13.3.1.3 Preparing the front panel module "Removing the front panel module cover" on page 608 Ê...

  • Page 634: Installing The Front Vga Connector

    Front panel and external connectors 13.3.1.4 Installing the front VGA connector Figure 497: Front VGA cable T26139-Y3994-V101 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 635 Front panel and external connectors Figure 498: Preparing the front VGA cable Ê Remove the two hexagon bolts (UNC #4-40, V26827-B408-V989) from the VGA connector. Figure 499: Mounting the front VGA connector Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 636: Reassembling The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors Ê Run the front VGA cable through the mounting bracket on the front panel frame as shown (1). Ê Secure the front VGA connector with two hexagon bolts (2, see close-up). 13.3.1.5 Reassembling the front panel module "Mounting the front panel module cover"...
  • Page 637 Front panel and external connectors Figure 501: Connecting front panel cables to the system board Ê Connect the front panel cable and front VGA cable (if applicable to the system board): Connector Cable FRONTPANEL Front panel cable T26139-Y4015-V1 FRONT VGA Front VGA cable T26139-Y3994-V101 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 638 Front panel and external connectors Figure 502: Connecting the front LAN cable to the front LAN board Ê If applicable, connect the front LAN cable to front LAN board D2935. Figure 503: Connecting the front LAN board to the system board Ê...

  • Page 639: Removing The Front Vga Connector

    Front panel and external connectors 13.3.1.8 Concluding steps "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 Ê "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Mounting the server in the rack"...

  • Page 640: Removing And Preparing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors 13.3.2.2 Removing and preparing the front panel module "Removing front panel cables from the system board" on page 603 Ê "Removing the front panel module" on page 605 Ê "Removing the front panel module cover" on page 608 Ê...

  • Page 641: Replacing The Front Vga Connector

    Front panel and external connectors 13.3.2.4 Reassembling the front panel module "Mounting the front panel module cover" on page 609 Ê 13.3.2.5 Reinstalling the front panel module "Installing the front panel module" on page 611 Ê 13.3.2.6 Concluding steps "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 Ê...

  • Page 642: Removing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors Ê Bring the server to its horizontal position. "Opening the server" on page 68 Ê "Removing the system air duct" on page 81 Ê "Removing the system fan holder" on page 330 Ê 13.3.3.2 Removing the front panel module "Removing the front panel module"...
  • Page 643 Front panel and external connectors Ê After replacing the front LAN board in a server running Linux OS, update its MAC address in the related NIC definition file as described in section "Updating the NIC configuration file in a Linux environment" on page 150.
  • Page 644 Front panel and external connectors Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 645: System Board And Components

    System board and components This chapter provides information on how to replace the system board and system board components as its CMOS battery, the USB Flash Module (UFM) and the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Safety notes CAUTION! Devices and components inside the server remain hot after ●...

  • Page 646: Preliminary Steps

    For further safety information, please refer to section "Environmental ● protection" in the PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 Operating Manual. Ensure to insert the CMOS battery the with the positive pole ●...

  • Page 647: Removing The Battery

    System board and components 14.1.2 Removing the battery Figure 505: Replacing the CMOS battery Ê Press out on the locking spring to eject the depleted CMOS battery (1). Ê If the CMOS battery cannot be ejected this way, use a toothpick (recommended) or similar tool as a lever: Insert the toothpick between the battery and locking spring as shown (2).

  • Page 648: Installing The Cmos Battery

    System board and components 14.1.3 Installing the CMOS battery Figure 506: Installing the CMOS battery Ê At a slight angle, fit the new CMOS battery into its socket as shown (1). CAUTION! Ensure to insert the CMOS battery with the positive pole (label side) facing up as shown (see close-up).

  • Page 649: Installing The Ufm Board

    System board and components 14.1.4 Concluding steps Ê Dispose of the CMOS battery in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste. "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Mounting the server in the rack"...

  • Page 650: Installing The Ufm Board

    System board and components "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 63 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Extending / removing the server from the rack" on page 64 Ê Open the side / top cover as described in section "Opening the server"...
  • Page 651 System board and components Figure 508: UFM mounting location Figure 509: UFM mounting location (detail) UFM mounting location on the system board: UFM connector Cut-out for UFM spacer Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 652: Concluding Steps

    System board and components Figure 510: Installing the UFM board Ê Connect the UFM board to the system board, snapping in the UFM spacer. 14.2.1.3 Concluding steps "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê...

  • Page 653: Removing The Ufm Board

    System board and components 14.2.1.4 Software configuration In order to setup the ESXi configuration, the VMware ESXi Recovery Tools CD is required. An ISO image of the CD is available from the Fujitsu service partners portal at the following https address: https://globalpartners.ts.fujitsu.com/com/service/ps/Servers/PRIMERGY/ Pages/default.aspx.

  • Page 654: Removing The Ufm Board

    System board and components "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 63 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Extending / removing the server from the rack" on page 64 Ê Open the side / top cover as described in section "Opening the server"...

  • Page 655: Concluding Steps

    System board and components Figure 512: Removing the UFM board (B) Ê The UFM spacer remains on the system board. 14.2.2.3 Concluding steps "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Mounting the server in the rack"...

  • Page 656: Replacing The Ufm Board

    System board and components 14.2.3 Replacing the UFM board Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 15 minutes Tools: – Combination pliers and flat nose pliers – Phillips PH1 / (+) No. 1 screw driver 14.2.3.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 125 Ê...

  • Page 657: Reinstalling The Ufm

    System board and components 14.2.3.3 Reinstalling the UFM Figure 513: Preparing the new UFM board Ê Remove the nylon screw from the new UFM board (1). Ê Remove the UFM spacer (2). Figure 514: Installing the UFM board (A) Ê Fit the new UFM board on the UFM connector and the remaining UFM spacer.
  • Page 658 System board and components Figure 515: Installing the UFM board (B) Ê Secure the UFM board to the UFM spacer with the nylon screw. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 659 System board and components Destroying the defective UFM board CAUTION! The UFM board contains customer information (e.g. IP address, license numbers). After replacing the UFM, hand the defective UFM board over to the customer. If the customer requests disposal of the defective UFM board, proceed as follows: Figure 516: Destroying the defective UFM board Ê...

  • Page 660: Concluding Steps

    "Resuming BitLocker functionality" on page 152 14.2.3.5 Software configuration In order to setup the ESXi configuration, the VMware ESXi Recovery Tools CD is required. An ISO image of the CD is available from the Fujitsu service partners portal at the following https address: https://globalpartners.ts.fujitsu.com/com/service/ps/Servers/PRIMERGY/ Pages/default.aspx.

  • Page 661: Installing The Tpm Board

    System board and components 14.3 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) This section provides information on how to install, remove or replace the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). 14.3.1 Installing the TPM board Field Replaceable Unit Average task duration: (FRU) 10 minutes Tools: – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver –...

  • Page 662: Installing The Tpm Board

    System board and components 14.3.1.2 Installing the TPM board Figure 517: TPM kit TPM kit (S26361-F3299-E2): TPM module S26361-D2727-A10 TPM spacers Use the white TPM spacer (A3C40106008). The black TPM spacer is not used in this server. TPM special screw C26192-Y10-C176 TPM bit insert for TPM special screw Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 663 System board and components Figure 518: TPM mounting location TPM mounting location on the system board: TPM connector Cut-out for TPM spacer Figure 519: Installing the TPM spacer Ê Snap the TPM spacer into the cut-out in the system board. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 664 System board and components Figure 520: Installing the TPM board Ê Connect the new TPM board to the system board. Figure 521: TPM bit insert Ê Attach the TPM bit insert or TPM module fixing tool (Japanese market) to a bit screw driver.

  • Page 665: Concluding Steps

    System board and components Figure 522: Securing the TPM board Ê Secure the TPM board with the TPM screw using the TPM bit insert. Do not fasten the screw too firmly. Stop as soon as the head of the screw lightly touches the TPM board. 14.3.1.3 Concluding steps "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 666: Removing The Tpm Board

    System board and components Ê Under Pending TPM operation, select the desired TPM operation mode. Ê Save your changes and exit the BIOS. For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, refer to the "D2949 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8"...

  • Page 667: Preliminary Steps

    For further information on how to disable BitLocker drive encryption, please refer to the Microsoft Knowledge Base. Fujitsu service partners will find additional information (also available in Japanese) on the Fujitsu Extranet web pages. Ê Disable TPM in the system board BIOS. Proceed as follows: Ê...

  • Page 668: Removing The Tpm Board

    System board and components "Locating the defective server" on page 57 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 63 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Extending / removing the server from the rack" on page 64 Ê...
  • Page 669 System board and components Figure 523: Removing the TPM screw Ê Locate the slotted lower end of the TPM screw (1). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 670 System board and components Ê Carefully loosen the TPM screw using a thin slotted screw driver (e.g. watchmaker's screw driver) or the dedicated TPM screw driver (Japanese market) (2). CAUTION! Ensure to turn the screw counter-clockwise in order to remove it! Slowly and carefully increase the pressure on the screw until it begins to turn.

  • Page 671: Replacing The Tpm Board

    System board and components 14.3.2.3 Concluding steps "Installing the system board" on page 691 Ê "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 Ê "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê...

  • Page 672: Preliminary Steps

    System board and components 14.3.3.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 125 Ê "Locating the defective server" on page 57 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 63 Ê Ê...

  • Page 673: Onboard Sas Enabling Key

    System board and components Ê The TPM spacer is already present on the system board. Ê Reinstall the TPM board as described in section "Installing the TPM board" on page 661. 14.3.3.4 Concluding steps "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 Ê...

  • Page 674: Installing The Onboard Sas Enabling Key

    System board and components Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Extending / removing the server from the rack" on page 64 Ê Open the side / top cover as described in section "Opening the server" on page "Removing the system air duct" on page 81 Ê...

  • Page 675: Concluding Steps

    System board and components Figure 528: Onboard SAS enabling key mounting location Ê Connect the onboard SAS enabling key to system board connector UGP-ROM. 14.4.1.3 Concluding steps "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê...

  • Page 676: Removing The Onboard Sas Enabling Key

    System board and components 14.4.2 Removing the onboard SAS enabling key Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 5 minutes Tools: tool-less 14.4.2.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 125 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê...

  • Page 677: Removing Onboard Sas Enabling Key

    System board and components 14.4.2.2 Removing onboard SAS enabling key Figure 529: Onboard SAS enabling key mounting location Ê Firmly pull up on the release lash until the onboard SAS enabling key pops out of its connector. 14.4.2.3 Concluding steps "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 678: Replacing The Onboard Sas Enabling Key

    System board and components 14.4.3 Replacing the onboard SAS enabling key Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 5 minutes Tools: tool-less 14.4.3.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 125. Ê "Locating the defective server" on page Ê "Shutting down the server"...

  • Page 679: Irmc Microsd Card

    System board and components 14.5 iRMC microSD card The iRMC microSD card is necessary for using the Embedded Lifecycle Management (eLCM) functionality of the iRMC. It requires a valid eLCM license key, which is always purchased together with the iRMC microSD card and activated through the iRMC web frontend.

  • Page 680: Installing The Irmc Microsd Card

    System board and components 14.5.1.2 Installing the iRMC microSD card Figure 530: iRMC microSD card Figure 531: Installing the iRMC microSD card Ê With the label facing up, insert the iRMC microSD card into the microSD card slot (1) until it locks in place (2). The onboard position of the microSD card slot can be found in section "Connectors and indicators on the system board"...

  • Page 681: Concluding Steps

    System board and components 14.5.1.3 Concluding steps "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Mounting the server in the rack" on page 115 "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 118 Ê...

  • Page 682: Removing The Irmc Microsd Card

    System board and components 14.5.2.2 Removing the iRMC microSD card Figure 532: Removing the iRMC microSD card Ê To eject the iRMC microSD card, gently push it in and then let go (1). Ê Pull the iRMC microSD card straight out of its slot (2). Destroying the defective iRMC microSD card CAUTION! The iRMC microSD card contains customer information.

  • Page 683: Replacing The Irmc Microsd Card

    System board and components 14.5.3 Replacing the iRMC microSD card Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 5 minutes Tools: Side-cutting pliers 14.5.3.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page 57 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 62 Ê...

  • Page 684: Replacing The System Board

    System board and components 14.6 Replacing the system board Field Replaceable Unit Average task duration: (FRU) 60 minutes Tools: – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver – Magnifying glass for inspecting CPU socket springs (recommended) If a TPM module is installed: –...
  • Page 685 System board and components CAUTION! – Before replacing the system board, ask the customer whether TPM functionality is used. – If the customer is using TPM functionality, remove the TPM from the old system board and install it on the new system board. Advise your contact persons that they must provide you with TPM backup copies.

  • Page 686: Preliminary Steps

    System board and components 14.6.1 Preliminary steps Ê Ensure to note down your current network settings in the operating system. For further information, please refer to section "Note on network settings recovery" on page 685. "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 125 Ê...

  • Page 687: Removing The System Board

    System board and components 14.6.2 Removing the system board Ê Remove all cables from the system board. Ê Remove the following components from the system board as shown in the related sections: – Heat sink: see section "Removing processor heat sinks" on page 523 Leave the processor on the defective board for now.
  • Page 688 System board and components Figure 533: Detaching the system board (A) Ê Remove the spacer as shown and set aside. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 689 System board and components Figure 534: Detaching the system board (B) Ê Remove eleven screws from the system board (see circles). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 690 System board and components Figure 535: Detaching the system board (C) Ê Slightly lift up the system board by the memory module ejectors and a PCI slot (1) in order to detach it from the centering bolts (C). Ê Carefully shift the system board towards the server front until the plug shells disengage from the cut-outs in the connector panel (2).

  • Page 691: Installing The System Board

    System board and components Ê Hold the defective system board by the memory module ejectors and a PCI slot and at a slight angle lift it out of the chassis. Ê If applicable, remove the TPM board as described in section "Removing the TPM board"...
  • Page 692 System board and components Figure 538: Installing the system board (B) Ê Carefully shift the system board towards the server rear until the plug shells engage with the cut-outs in the connector panel (1). Ê Lower the system board onto the centering bolts (C). Ensure that the system board is properly seated on both centering bolts.
  • Page 693 System board and components Figure 539: Securing the system board (A) Ê Secure the system board with eleven screws (M3 x 6 mm, C26192-Y10- C68) (see circles). Screw torque: 0.6 Nm (not applicable for the Japanese market) Tighten the screws in a cross diagonal pattern. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 694 System board and components Figure 540: Securing the system board (B) Ê Screw in the air duct spacer as shown. Screw torque: 1.0 Nm (not applicable for the Japanese market). Ê Verify the settings on the new system board (jumpers). For a detailed description, please refer to section "Onboard settings"...

  • Page 695: Swapping Processors

    System board and components 14.6.3.2 Swapping processors Preparing the processor socket load plates on the new system board Figure 541: Opening socket release lever 1 (new system board) Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Open 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1).
  • Page 696 System board and components Figure 542: Opening socket release lever 2 (new system board) Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Close 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê Fully fold back the second socket release lever (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 697 System board and components Figure 543: Opening the load plate (A) Ê Push down on the first socket release lever (1) to lift the load plate away from the socket (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 698 System board and components Figure 544: Opening the load plate (B) Ê Fully open the load plate. CAUTION! Be careful not to touch or bend the spring contacts on the processor socket! Ê Make sure that the load plate is in the fully open position. Ê...
  • Page 699 System board and components Removing processors from the defective system board Ê Carefully remove the processors from their sockets on the defective system board as described in section "Removing a processor" on page 497. Remove and reinstall one processor at a time. Do not remove the second processor from the defective system board until the first processor has been installed on the new system board.
  • Page 700 System board and components Ê Carefully close the load plate over the empty processor socket. CAUTION! Be careful not to touch or bend the spring contacts on the processor socket. Figure 546: Attaching the protective socket cover (A) Ê Carefully lower the protective socket cover onto the CPU socket in a vertical motion until it snaps in place.
  • Page 701 System board and components Figure 547: Attaching the protective socket cover (B) Ê Ensure that the protective socket cover is properly installed on the socket as shown above. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 702 System board and components Figure 548: Closing socket release lever 2 Ê Fully close and hold shut the load plate. Ê Close the socket release lever marked Close 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab to lock down the load plate (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 703 System board and components Figure 549: Closing socket release lever 1 Ê Close the socket release lever marked Open 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 704: Connecting Cables To The System Board

    System board and components 14.6.3.3 Connecting cables to the system board Figure 550: Connecting cables to the system board (A) Ê Run the cables through the cable guide (G) as shown. Ê Fold the PSU signal cable (T26139-Y4027-V1) as shown. Ensure that it lays flat against the system board (see close-up).
  • Page 705 System board and components Figure 551: Connecting cables to the system board (B) Ê If applicable, run the front LAN cable through the cable guide (G) as shown. Ê Connect the front LAN board to the system board: Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-)
  • Page 706 System board and components Figure 552: Connecting cables to the system board (C) Ê Run the SAS and intrusion switch cables through the cable clamps (C) on the HDD cage and the cable guide (G) as shown. Ê Connect the SAS cable (if applicable for your configuration) and intrusion switch cable to the system board.

  • Page 707: Concluding Steps

    Ê If applicable, activate TPM functionality in the system BIOS under Security > TPM (Security Chip) Setting > Security Chip. For more information, refer to the "D2949 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 Reference Manual". Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 708 System board and components Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Mounting the server in the rack" on page 115 Ê Reconnect all external cables. "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 118 Ê Ê Update the system board BIOS and iRMC to the latest version as described in section "Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and iRMC"...
  • Page 709 Converting a tower server to a rack server Upgrade and Repair Unit Average task duration: (URU) 20 minutes Tools: – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver – Slotted screw driver Safety notes For further information, please refer to chapter "Important information"...

  • Page 710: Removing The Right Side Cover

    Converting a tower server to a rack server Ê Remove all accessible drives, extension boxes and filler covers as described in the following sections: – "Removing accessible drives" on page 546 – "Accessible drive filler covers" on page 94 – "HDD extension boxes"...
  • Page 711 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 554: Removing the right side cover (B) Ê Slide the right side cover towards the server rear as far as it will go. Ê Ensure that the three hooks on the right side cover rest in the wide ends of the slots on the upper chassis edge (see close-up).
  • Page 712 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 555: Removing the right side cover (C) Ê Remove the three hooks on the right side cover from the slots on the upper chassis edge: Ê Using a slotted screw driver, slightly pry up on the middle hook until it disengages (1).
  • Page 713 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 556: Removing the right side cover (D) Ê Ensure that all cables and components are properly secured inside the server and that there are no loose pieces. Ê Carefully turn the server upside down. At least two people are needed to turn over a fully equipped server.

  • Page 714: Removing The Accessible Drive Cage

    Converting a tower server to a rack server 15.3 Removing the accessible drive cage Figure 557: Detaching the accessible drive cage (A) Ê Remove two screws from the bottom side of the server as shown. Ê Bring the server back to its horizontal position. At least two people are needed to turn over a fully equipped server.
  • Page 715 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 558: Detaching the accessible drive cage (B) Ê Remove two screws from the right chassis edge as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 716 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 559: Detaching the accessible drive cage (C) Ê Remove two screws from the top edge of the chassis as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 717 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 560: Removing the accessible drive cage (A) Ê Slightly lift up the accessible drive cage to disengage its front bottom edge from the slot on the chassis floor (1). Ê Slide the accessible drive cover from under the chassis frame as shown (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 718 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 561: Removing the accessible drive cage (B) Ê Lift the accessible drive cage out of the chassis. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 719: Converting The Accessible Drive Cage

    Converting a tower server to a rack server 15.4 Converting the accessible drive cage Figure 562: Converting the accessible drive cage (A) Ê Turn the accessible drive cover with its "RACK" stamping facing up (1, see close-up). Ê Remove the threaded bolt from the upper edge of the accessible drive cage (2).
  • Page 720 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 563: Converting the accessible drive cage (B) Ê Reinstall the threaded bolt on the side of the accessible drive cage as shown (see close-up). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 721: Reinstalling The Accessible Drive Cage

    Converting a tower server to a rack server 15.5 Reinstalling the accessible drive cage Figure 564: Mounting the accessible drive cage (A) Ê With its "RACK" stamping facing up (see close-up), lower the accessible drive cage into the chassis. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 722 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 565: Mounting the accessible drive cage (B) Ê Slide the accessible drive cage towards the server front as far as it will go. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 723 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 566: Reinstalling the accessible drive cage (C) Ê Ensure that the front bottom edge on the accessible drive cover properly engages in the slot in the chassis floor. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 724 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 567: Securing the accessible drive cage (A) Ê Secure the accessible drive cage with two screws on the upper chassis edge. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 725 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 568: Securing the accessible drive cage (B) Ê Secure the accessible drive cage with two screws on the right chassis edge as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 726 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 569: Securing the accessible drive cage (C) Ê Ensure that all cables and components are properly secured inside the server and that there are no loose pieces. Ê Carefully turn the server upside down. At least two people are needed to turn over a fully equipped server.

  • Page 727: Removing Glider Feet

    Converting a tower server to a rack server 15.6 Removing glider feet Figure 570: Removing glider feet Ê Using a slotted screw driver, slightly pry up on each glider foot until it detaches. Ê Bring the server back to its horizontal position. At least two people are needed to turn over a fully equipped server.

  • Page 728: Reinstalling Accessible Drives

    Converting a tower server to a rack server 15.8 Reinstalling accessible drives Figure 571: Reinstalling accessible drives Ê Reinstall the front panel module (rotated by 90 degrees) as described in section "Installing the front panel module" on page 610. Ê Reinstall all accessible drives into their original bays (rotated by 90 degrees) according to the mounting sequence in table 5 on page 531.

  • Page 729: Assembling The Rack Front Cover

    Converting a tower server to a rack server Ê If applicable, reinstall all hard disk drives and HDD dummy modules into their original slots in the HDD extension box as described in the following sections: – "Installing 2.5-inch HDD / SSD modules" on page 207 –...
  • Page 730 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 573: Installing rack mounting brackets (A) Ê Fit the rack mounting bracket on the two hooks on the rack front bezel (see arrows). Figure 574: Installing rack mounting brackets (B) Ê Firmly press down on the rack mounting bracket until it is fully seated in the rack front bezel.
  • Page 731 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 575: Installing accessible drive dummy covers Ê Reinstall all accessible drive dummy covers into their original locations (rotated by 90 degrees): Ê Ensure that an accessible drive filler cover has been installed in every empty drive bay.

  • Page 732: Concluding Steps

    Ê Mount the support bracket and rack mounting rails in the rack as described in the "Rack Mounting Kit - RMK-F2 Drop-In" Mounting Instructions. The document is available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com (http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/ for the Japanese market). The printed poster is contained in the rack mounting kit.
  • Page 733 Converting a tower server to a rack server Ê Update your server’s chassis information on the Chassis ID EPROM integrated into the front panel board. For further information on how to obtain and use the ChassisId_Prom Tool, refer to section "Using the Chassis ID Prom Tool"...
  • Page 734 Converting a tower server to a rack server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 735: Cabling

    Cabling Safety notes CAUTION! Always hold cables by their connectors when disconnecting them. ● Never pull on the cable to disconnect cables. Ensure that none of the cables are scraped, strained or otherwise ● damaged while replacing system components. Immediately replace cables with damaged shielding. ●...

  • Page 736: List Of Used Cables

    Cabling 16.1 List of used cables The numbers in the cable list correspond to those shown in the cabling plans below. Number Name Length Routing (T26139-) 750 / 550 / Power backplane to SAS HDD Power Cable Y3952-V601 450 mm backplanes / HDD ext.
  • Page 737 Cabling Number Name Length Routing (T26139-) 250 mm Y3963-V112 Y3963-V101 320 mm SAS backplane to SAS Y3963-V151 SAS Cable expander board or SAS Y3963-V103 controller 470 mm Y3963-V153 620 mm Y3963-V107 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension Multilane SAS Cable 420 mm Y3963-V201 box to SAS expander board or SAS controller...

  • Page 738: Cabling Overviews

    Cabling 16.2 Cabling overviews The numbers in the cabling plans correspond to those shown in the list of used cables above. 16.2.1 Basic cabling This cabling overview includes the following components: – Intrusion switches – Accessible drives – ODD / USB / SAS backup drives –...

  • Page 739: Power Cabling With 8X 3.5-Inch Hdds And Sas Expander Board

    Cabling 16.2.2 Power cabling with 8x 3.5-inch HDDs and SAS expander board Power Backplane PWRPB X22 / X23 System Board D2949 PSU CONTROL 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 PWR HDD / ODD 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 1 SAS Expander Board Figure 578: Power cabling: 8x 3.5"...

  • Page 740: Power Cabling With 4X 3.5-Inch Hdds And Accessible Drives

    Cabling 16.2.3 Power cabling with 4x 3.5-inch HDDs and accessible drives Power Backplane Drive Bay 1 SATA ODD Drive Bay 2 USB Backup Drive X22 / X23 Drive Bay 3 SAS Backup Drive System Board D2949 4x 3.5-inch HDD 5 / 7 Backplane 1 PSU CONTROL PWR HDD / ODD...

  • Page 741: Power Cabling With 4X 3.5-Inch Hdds And Multibay Box

    Cabling 16.2.4 Power cabling with 4x 3.5-inch HDDs and multibay box Power Backplane Drive Bay 1 Multibay Box Slimline ODD X22 / X23 Drive Bay 2 Accessible Drive System Board D2949 Drive Bay 3 PSU CONTROL SAS Backup Drive 5 / 7 Power cable according to accessible drive PWR HDD / ODD...

  • Page 742: Power Cabling With 8X 3.5-Inch Hdds And 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Cabling 16.2.5 Power cabling with 8x 3.5-inch HDDs and 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Power Backplane Drive Bays 1-3 4x 3.5-inch HDD Extension Box Slimline ODD HDD Backplane X22 / X23 System Board D2949 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 PSU CONTROL PWR HDD / ODD 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 1...

  • Page 743: Power Cabling With 8X 3.5-Inch Hdds And 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Cabling 16.2.6 Power cabling with 8x 3.5-inch HDDs and 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Power Backplane Drive Bays 2-3 2x 3.5-inch HDD Extension Box Slimline ODD X22 / X23 HDD Backplane System Board D2949 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 PSU CONTROL PWR HDD / ODD 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 1...

  • Page 744: Sas Cabling With 8X 3.5-Inch Hdds

    Cabling 16.2.7 SAS cabling with 8x 3.5-inch HDDs 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 SAS Controller 1 (PCI Slot 10) MLC 2 MLC 1 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 1 Figure 583: SAS cabling: 8x 3.5" HDDs Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 745: X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Cabling 16.2.8 SAS cabling with 8x 3.5-inch HDDs and 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box SAS Controller 1 Drive Bays 2-3 (PCI Slot 10) 2x 3.5-inch HDD Extension Box MLC 2 Slimline ODD MLC 1 HDD Backplane 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 1 MLC 2...

  • Page 746: Sas Cabling With 8X 3.5-Inch Hdds And 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Cabling 16.2.9 SAS cabling with 8x 3.5-inch HDDs and 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box SAS Controller 1 Drive Bays 1-3 (PCI Slot 10) 4x 3.5-inch HDD Extension Box MLC 2 Slimline ODD MLC 1 HDD Backplane 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 1 MLC 2...

  • Page 747: Sas Expander Board

    Cabling 16.2.10 Power cabling with 8x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs and SAS expander board Power Backplane PWRPB X22 / X23 System Board D2949 PSU CONTROL 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 (SAS 2.0) PWR HDD / ODD X14 (SAS 3.0) (SAS 2.0) X10 (SAS 3.0) 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 1...

  • Page 748: Power Cabling With 8X 2.5-Inch Hdds / Ssds And Accessible Drives

    Cabling 16.2.11 Power cabling with 8x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs and accessible drives Power Backplane Drive Bay 1 Optical Disk Drive Drive Bay 2 USB Backup Drive X22 / X23 Drive Bay 3 SAS Backup Drive System Board D2949 PSU CONTROL 4x 2.5-inch HDD 5 / 7 Backplane 2...

  • Page 749: Power Cabling With 16X / 24X 2.5-Inch Hdds / Ssds And Backup Drives

    Cabling 16.2.12 Power cabling with 16x / 24x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs and backup drives System Board D2949 Drive Bay 1 Optical Disk Drive PSU CONTROL Drive Bay 2 USB Backup Drive PWR HDD / ODD 5 / 7 Drive Bay 3 SAS Backup Drive Drive Bays 2-3 8x 2.5-inch...

  • Page 750: Sas 2.0 Cabling With 8X 2.5-Inch Sas 2.0 Hdds / Ssds And Two Sas 3.0 Backplanes

    Cabling 16.2.13 SAS 2.0 cabling with 8x 2.5-inch SAS 2.0 HDDs / SSDs and two SAS 3.0 backplanes System Board D2949 4x 2.5-inch HDD SAS 3.0 Backplane 2 SMB4 SAS 2.0 Controller 1 4x 2.5-inch HDD (PCI Slot 10) SAS 3.0 Backplane 1 MLC 2 MLC 1 Figure 589: SAS 2.0 cabling with two SAS 3.0 backplanes...

  • Page 751: Sas 2.0 Cabling With 16X 2.5-Inch Hdds / Ssds And Two Sas Controllers

    Cabling This cabling plan applies to SAS 3.0 RAID controller D3216 (PRAID EP400i / EP420i). 16.2.15 SAS 2.0 cabling with 16x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs and two SAS controllers 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 4 SAS Controller 2 (PCI Slot 3) MLC 2 4x 2.5-inch HDD MLC 1...

  • Page 752: Sas 3.0 / 2.0 Cabling With 16X 2.5-Inch Hdds / Ssds And Two Sas Controllers

    Cabling 16.2.16 SAS 3.0 / 2.0 cabling with 16x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs and two SAS controllers 4x 2.5-inch HDD SAS 2.0 Backplane 4 SAS 2.0 Controller 2 (PCI Slot 3) MLC 2 4x 2.5-inch HDD MLC 1 SAS 2.0 Backplane 3 4x 2.5-inch HDD SAS 3.0 Backplane 2 SAS 3.0 Controller 1...

  • Page 753: One Sas Controller And Sas Expander Board

    Cabling 16.2.17 SAS 2.0 cabling with 16x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs, one SAS controller and SAS expander board 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 4 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 3 MLC 2 MLC 1 SAS Expander Board 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 SAS Controller 1 (PCI Slot 10) MLC 2...

  • Page 754: Sas 2.0 Cabling With 24X 2.5-Inch Hdds / Ssds Two Sas Controllers And Sas Expander Board

    Cabling 16.2.18 SAS 2.0 cabling with 24x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs, two SAS controllers and SAS expander board 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 6 SAS Controller 2 4x 2.5-inch HDD (PCI Slot 3) Backplane 5 MLC 2 MLC 1 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 4 4x 2.5-inch HDD MLC 2...

  • Page 755: Sas 3.0 / 2.0 Cabling With 24X 2.5-Inch Hdds / Ssds Two Sas Controllers, Sas Expander Board

    Cabling 16.2.19 SAS 3.0 / 2.0 cabling with 24x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs, two SAS controllers, SAS expander board 4x 2.5-inch HDD SAS 2.0 Backplane 6 SAS 2.0 Controller 2 4x 2.5-inch HDD (PCI Slot 3) SAS 2.0 Backplane 5 MLC 2 MLC 1 4x 2.5-inch HDD...

  • Page 756: One Sas Controller And Sas Expander Board

    Cabling 16.2.20 SAS 2.0 cabling with 24x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs, one SAS controller and SAS expander board 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 6 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 5 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 4 4x 2.5-inch HDD MLC 2 Backplane 3 MLC 1 SAS Expander Board 4x 2.5-inch HDD...

  • Page 757: Cabling Of Standard Gpgpu / Coprocessor Cards

    Cabling 16.2.21 Cabling of standard GPGPU / coprocessor cards Power Backplane PWRPB System Board D2949 PSU CONTROL 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 PWR HDD / ODD GPGPU Card 1 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 1 GPGPU Card 2 Figure 597: Standard GPGPU / coprocessor card cabling Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 758: Cabling Of High Performance Gpgpu / Coprocessor Cards

    Cabling 16.2.22 Cabling of high performance GPGPU / coprocessor cards Power Backplane PWRPB System Board D2949 PSU CONTROL HDD Backplane 2 3.5-inch 2.5-inch PWR HDD / ODD 6-pin 8-pin GPGPU Card 1 6-pin HDD Backplane 1 6-pin 3.5-inch 2.5-inch 8-pin GPGPU Card 2 6-pin...

  • Page 759: Sas 2.0 Bbu / Fbu Cabling

    Cabling 16.2.23 SAS 2.0 BBU / FBU cabling SAS Controller 1 (PCI Slot 10) MLC 2 MLC 1 BBU / FBU 2 BBU / FBU 22/23 SAS Controller 2 (PCI Slot 2) MLC 2 MLC 1 BBU / FBU 1 BBU / FBU 22/23 External SAS...

  • Page 760: Sas 3.0 Fbu Cabling

    Cabling 16.2.24 SAS 3.0 FBU cabling SAS 3.0 Controller FBU 03 (top) (PCI Slot 10) MLC 2 FBU 03 (middle) MLC 1 PRAID FBU 03 (bottom) Figure 600: SAS 3.0 FBU cabling 16.2.25 Modular LAN NCSI sideband cabling System Board D2949 Modular LAN NC-SI Controller...

  • Page 761: Replacing The Intrusion Switch Cable

    Cabling 16.3 Replacing the intrusion switch cable Field Replaceable Unit Average task duration: (FRU) 10 minutes Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 16.3.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page Ê "Shutting down the server" on page Ê...

  • Page 762: Removing The Intrusion Switch Cable

    Cabling 16.3.2 Removing the intrusion switch cable Figure 602: Disconnecting the intrusion switch cable Ê Disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the system board. Ê Remove the intrusion switch cable from the cable guide (G) and the two cable clamps (C) on the HDD cage. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 763 Cabling Figure 603: Removing the intrusion switch holder (A) Ê Remove one screw from the intrusion switch holder as shown. Replacing the intrusion switch cable is illustrated by the example of the 2.5-inch HDD model. In case of the 3.5-inch HDD model, the procedure is identical, although the HDD bay top cover looks slightly different: Figure 604: Intrusion switch holder in 3.5-inch HDD configurations...
  • Page 764 Cabling Figure 605: Removing the intrusion switch cable (B) Ê Slide back the intrusion switch holder until it disengages from the HDD bay top cover (1). Ê Remove the defective intrusion switch holder (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

  • Page 765: Installing The Intrusion Switch Cable

    Cabling 16.3.3 Installing the intrusion switch cable Figure 606: Attaching a rubber bumper to the front intrusion switch In case of rack server configurations, a rubber bumper needs to be attached to the front intrusion switch as described below. When working on a tower server, please skip this step.
  • Page 766 Cabling Figure 607: Installing the intrusion switch cable (A) Ê Place the new intrusion switch holder on the HDD bay top cover as shown (1). Ê Slide the intrusion switch holder under the front chassis rim as far as it will go (2).
  • Page 767 Cabling Ê Secure the intrusion switch holder on the HDD bay top cover with one M3 x 4.5 mm screw. Figure 609: Connecting the intrusion switch cable Ê Run the intrusion switch cable through the cable clamps (C) on the HDD cage and the cable guide (G).

  • Page 768: Concluding Steps

    Cabling 16.3.4 Concluding steps "Installing the system fan holder" on page 331 Ê "Installing the system air duct" on page 83 Ê "Closing the server" on page 98 Ê Ê When working on a rack-mounted server: "Mounting the server in the rack" on page 115 "Connecting the server to the mains"...

  • Page 769: Mechanical Overview

    Appendix 17.1 Mechanical overview 17.1.1 Server front 2.5-inch HDD / SSD model Figure 610: PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 front - 2.5-inch HDD / SSD model Pos. Component Reference 2.5-inch hard disk drives / "8x 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs solid state drives / dummy (2 SAS backplanes)"...
  • Page 770 Front panel module: "Replacing the front VGA connector" on Front VGA connector page 641 (optional) 3.5-inch HDD model Figure 611: PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 front - 3.5-inch HDD model Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 771 Appendix Pos. Component Reference 3.5-inch hard disk drives / "3.5-inch HDD configurations" on dummy modules page 241 Local service display "Accessible drive bays" on page 530 module (LSD) ID card "Opening the server" on page 68 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box with LSD "HDD extension boxes"...

  • Page 772: Server Rear

    Appendix 17.1.2 Server rear Figure 612: PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 rear Pos. Component Reference Power supply units 1-2 "Replacing PSU modules" on page 173 Power supply units 3-4 Expansion cards "Replacing expansion cards" on page 361 (slots 1-4) USB connectors 1-4 "I/O panel connectors"...

  • Page 773: Server Interior

    "Replacing a GPGPU / coprocessor card" (slots 6-9) for GPGPU on page 424 cards 17.1.3 Server interior Figure 613: PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8 interior (example: 2.5-inch HDD tower model) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 774 Appendix Pos. Component Reference Optional rear fans "Replacing rear fan modules" on page 339 (fans 5-6) Expansion card slots 1-4 "Replacing expansion cards" on page 361 Memory modules "Replacing memory modules" on (channels E/F) page 482 Processor 2 / "Installing processors" on page 486 CPU heat sink Expansion card slots 10 "Replacing expansion cards"...

  • Page 775: Configuration Tables

    Appendix 17.2 Configuration tables 17.2.1 Hard disk drives / solid state drives mounting order Please refer to chapter "Hard disk drives / solid state drives" on page 183. 17.2.2 Memory board configuration table Please refer to chapter "Main memory" on page 467.

  • Page 776: Connectors And Indicators

    Appendix 17.3 Connectors and indicators 17.3.1 Connectors and indicators on the system board 17.3.1.1 Onboard connectors Figure 614: Internal connectors of system board D2949 No. Print Description FAN6 Fan connectors for hot-pluggable rear fans FAN5 HDD LED (not used) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...
  • Page 777 Appendix No. Print Description NC-SI NCSI connector for Modular LAN cards Onboard SAS connector (needs to be enabled SAS 1-4 with onboard SAS enabling key) USB STICK (not used) SMB 4 (not used) SATA 1 SATA connector for accessible SATA drives INTRUSION Intrusion switch cable connector FAN1...

  • Page 778: Onboard Settings

    Appendix 17.3.1.2 Onboard settings Figure 615: Onboard settings on system board D2949 Setting Status Description Default: Password delete and Recovery BIOS options disabled RCVR: Recovery BIOS enabled Jumper settings PWD SKIP: Password delete enabled This jumper setting will permanently delete the current BIOS password and apply default BIOS settings.

  • Page 779: Onboard Indicators And Controls

    Appendix 17.3.1.3 Onboard indicators and controls Figure 616: Onboard indicators and Indicate CSS button No. Description Indicate CSS button Using the Indicate CSS button Ê Shut down and power off the server. Ê Disconnect the AC power cords from the system. It is mandatory to disconnect power cords in order to use the Indicate CSS functionality.
  • Page 780 Appendix Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct" on page Ê Press the Indicate CSS button (1) to highlight defective components. Component LEDs LEDs A, B and C are visible from the outside on the server rear. All other LEDs are only visible if the server cover has been opened.

  • Page 781: I/O Panel Connectors

    Depending on BIOS settings, the shared LAN connector may also be used as a management LAN connector. For further information, please refer to the "D2949 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY TX300 S8 / RX350 S8" manual. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 782: I/O Panel Indicators

    Appendix The serial connector COM1 can be used as default interface or to communicate with the iRMC S4. The chipset offers two integrated USB 2.0 Rate Matching Hubs (RMHs). that enable lower power requirements and manages the transition of the communication data rate from the high speed of the host controller to the lower speed of USB full speed / low speed devices.
  • Page 783 Appendix Indicator Status Description No critical event (non-CSS component) Prefailure detected Global error orange on (non-CSS component) indicator orange Non-CSS component failure flashing No critical event (CSS component) yellow on Prefailure detected (CSS component) CSS indicator yellow CSS component failure flashing Server has been highlighted using ServerView Operations Manager, the...

  • Page 784: Psu Indicator

    Appendix 17.3.1.6 PSU indicator Figure 619: PSU indicator Indicator Status Description Server is switched on and functioning green on properly green Server is switched off, main voltage is flashing present (Standby mode) PSU operating status PSU failure (over / under voltage, over orange on temperature or fan failure) orange...

  • Page 785: Connectors And Indicators On The Front Panel

    Appendix 17.3.2 Connectors and indicators on the front panel 17.3.2.1 Front panel connectors Figure 620: Front panel connectors Pos. Component Reference "Replacing the front VGA Video connector (VGA) (optional) connector" on page 641 "Replacing the front LAN Front LAN connector (optional) connector and board"...

  • Page 786: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    Appendix 17.3.2.2 Front panel controls and indicators Figure 621: Front panel controls and indicators Local diagnostic indicators Pos. Indicator Status Description HDD / SSD HDD / SSD, SAS / SATA backplane or orange on error indicator RAID controller failure detected Hot-plug PSU module failure detected PSU error orange on...
  • Page 787 Appendix Status indicators Pos. Indicator Status Description Server has been highlighted using ServerView Operations Manager, the ID indicator blue on iRMC web frontend, or the ID button on the front panel for easy identification No critical event (CSS component) yellow on Prefailure detected (CSS component) CSS indicator yellow...
  • Page 788 Appendix Pos. Indicator Status Description green on Server is switched on and running. Server is switched off, but mains voltage is present (standby mode). After connecting the server to the orange on mains, it will take about 60 seconds until the server will switch into standby mode.
  • Page 789 Appendix iRMC-related status signals Global error ID indicator Description indicator A remote connection has been established. Local VGA output has blue flashing been disabled during the remote session. An emergency flash of the iRMC blue flashing orange flashing firmware is in progress. Buttons Pos.

  • Page 790: Minimum Startup Configuration

    Appendix 17.4 Minimum startup configuration Field Replaceable Units (FRU) If the server does not start up or other problems occur, it may be necessary to take the system down to its most basic configuration in order to isolate the defective component. The minimum startup configuration consists of the following components and cables: Component...
  • Page 791 Appendix Ê Take the system down to its minimum startup configuration. Ê Reconnect the AC power cords to the power supply units and secure them with PSU cable brackets as described in section "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 118.
  • Page 792 Appendix Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S8 / RX350 S8...

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