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PRIMERGY BX620 S4
2-way Server Blade
Options Guide
Edition May 2007

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  • Page 1 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 2-way Server Blade Options Guide Edition May 2007...
  • Page 2 Gesellschaft für Technik-Dokumentation mbH www.cognitas.de Copyright and Trademarks Copyright © 2007 Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH. All rights reserved. Delivery subject to availability; right of technical modifications reserved. All hardware and software names used are trademarks of their respective manufacturers.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ......5 Documentation Overview ....5 Extensions and Conversions .
  • Page 4 Contents Storage Modules ......43 Storage Module Variants ....44 Replacing a Storage Module .

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface The PRIMERGY BX620 S4 2-way Server Blade is an Intel-based server blade with outstanding network qualities. Combined with Gbit Ethernet LAN SB9F switch blades, it offers LAN connections via 6 onboard Ethernet channels in the BX600 S3 basic unit. The server blade can also be operated in the BX600 S2 basic unit, in which case, however, only 2 of the 6 onboard Ethernet channels of the server blade can be used.
  • Page 6 – “Helpdesk” (leaflet with worldwide helpdesk telephone numbers) – “BIOS Setup” (PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD supplied) – “PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade Operating Manual” (PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD supplied) – The “ServerView Suite” contains the ServerStart CD and the ServerBooks DVD as well as the printed version of the “PRIMERGY ServerView Suite - Server-...

  • Page 7: Extensions And Conversions

    Preface Extensions and Conversions Extensions and Conversions Second Processor If only one processor is installed in your server blade, you can upgrade it to include a second one. You may only use processors of the same type in the server blade. The second processor must have the same clock frequency as the first.

  • Page 8: Structure Of The Server Blade

    Structure of the Server Blade Preface Structure of the Server Blade Figure 1: PRIMERGY BX620 S4 server blade figure 1 shows the positions of the most important components of the BX620 S4 2-way server blade. Options Guide BX620 S4...
  • Page 9 Preface Structure of the Server Blade Sockets for FBD memory modules Heat sink of the first processor Control panel board with foil cable 2.5-inch hard disk module 1 (SAS or SATA) 2.5-inch hard disk module 2 (SAS or SATA) Storage module Socket for second processor Dummy heat sink I/O daughter card (Fibre Channel or Gigabit Ethernet), optional...

  • Page 10: Notational Conventions

    Notational conventions Preface The switch settings have the following meanings: Switch 1 Delete password enabled Delete password disabled Switch 2 Clear CMOS memory enabled Clear CMOS memory disabled Switch 3 Restore system BIOS enabled Restore system BIOS disabled Switch 4 Top block swap enabled Top block swap disabled Switch 5...

  • Page 11: Procedure

    Procedure CAUTION! The activities described in this manual should only be performed by engineers, service personnel or technical specialists. Equipment repairs should only be performed by qualified staff. Any failure to observe the guidelines in this manual, and any unautho- rized opening or improper repairs could endanger the user (through electric shock, fire hazards) or damage the equipment.

  • Page 13: Notes On Safety

    Notes on Safety The following safety instructions are also provided in the manual “Safety notes and other important information”. This device complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment, including electronic office machines for use in an office environment.
  • Page 14 Notes on Safety Installation and Operation CAUTION! Read the notes on installation and operation in the operating manual for your BX600 basic unit (see “Related publications” on page 59). When installing the server blade in the basic unit, beware of the energy hazard at the midplane conctacts.
  • Page 15 Notes on Safety CAUTION! The components marked with a warning label (e.g. lightning symbol) may only be opened, removed, or exchanged by authorized, qualified personnel, with the exception of the hot-plug/hot-swap components. If you cause a defect on the device by installing or exchanging system extensions, the warranty will be invalidated.
  • Page 16 Notes on Safety Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices Modules with electrostatic-sensitive devices are identified by the following sticker: Figure 2: ESD label When you handle components fitted with ESDs, you must always observe the following points: Switch off the system and remove the power plugs from the power outlets before installing or removing components with ESDs.

  • Page 17: Preparation

    Preparation CAUTION! Please observe the safety information in the chapter “Notes on Safety” page 13ff. Opening the Server Blade Ê Exit all applications and shut down the server blade correctly. Ê Press the On/Off button on the server blade control panel. Removing the Server Blade from the Basic Unit Ê...
  • Page 18 Opening the Server Blade Preparation Figure 4: Removing the server blade Ê Pull the server blade out of the basic unit. Options Guide BX620 S4...
  • Page 19 Preparation Opening the Server Blade Removing the Cover Figure 5: Removing the cover Ê Press the two touch points (1) of the cover simultaneously to disengage it, and slide back the cover as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow (2). Ê...

  • Page 21: Processors

    Processors CAUTION! Make sure you observe the safety notes in the chapter “Notes on Safety” on page Processors are components which are extremely sensitive to electro- static discharge and must be handled with caution. When you take a processor out of its protective wrapper or out of a socket, place it on an insulated, antistatic surface with the smooth side down.
  • Page 22 Installing a Second Processor Processors Removing the Dummy Heat Sink Figure 6: Removing the dummy heat sink Ê Undo the two screws which fasten the dummy processor heat sink and remove it. Options Guide BX620 S4...
  • Page 23 Processors Installing a Second Processor Installing the Processor Figure 7: Releasing the locking lever of the processor socket Ê Press the locking lever of the processor socket out of its locking position (arrows) and swivel it upward. Figure 8: Opening the locking frame of the processor socket Ê...
  • Page 24 Installing a Second Processor Processors Figure 9: Inserting the processor Ê Place the processor in the socket, making sure the marks on the processor point to the corresponding marks on the socket (a). Options Guide BX620 S4...
  • Page 25 Processors Installing a Second Processor Figure 10: Closing the locking frame of the processor socket Ê Close the locking frame of the processor socket (1), swivel the locking lever downward (2) and lock it under the small clip (a) that is attached to the socket.
  • Page 26 Installing a Second Processor Processors Installing the Heat Sink Figure 11: Removing the plastic cover Ê Pick up the heat sink and remove the transparent protective cover over the thermal paste on the bottom of the heat sink. Options Guide BX620 S4...
  • Page 27 Processors Installing a Second Processor Figure 12: Fastening the processor heat sink Ê Place the heat sink on the CPU and fix it by fastening the four premounted screws in diagonally opposite sequence. CAUTION! If you do not add a second CPU to the server blade, a dummy heat sink must be installed in the second CPU socket to make sure that all server blade modules are cooled sufficiently.

  • Page 29: Main Memory

    Main Memory CAUTION! Please observe the safety information in the chapter “Notes on Safety” page 13ff. The server blade supports up to 32 GB main memory. It offers eight DIMM slots which can be fitted with FBD533/ PC2-4200F memory modules (FBD = Fully Buffered DIMM) in pairs.

  • Page 30: Fitting Rules

    Fitting Rules Main Memory Fitting Rules Slot 1 FB-DIMM 4 Slot 0 FB-DIMM 2 Slot 1 FB-DIMM 4 Slot 0 FB-DIMM 2 Slot 1 FB-DIMM 3 Slot 0 FB-DIMM 1 Slot 1 FB-DIMM 3 Slot 0 FB-DIMM 1 Branch 0 Branch 1 Memory Controller Figure 14: Fitting sequence...
  • Page 31 Main Memory Fitting Rules Memory Mirroring Memory mirroring requires that branches 0 and 1 are fitted with two identical pairs of DIMM modules. The memory mirroring functionality is configured in the system BIOS. The following tables show the configurations for memory mirroring. The same color means the same capacity, speed and organization of the DIMM modules: Branch 0 Branch 1...

  • Page 32: Upgrading / Exchanging Main Memory

    Upgrading / Exchanging Main Memory Main Memory Upgrading / Exchanging Main Memory Ê Remove the server blade from the basic unit and open it as described in the chapter “Preparation” on page 17f. Figure 15: Removing a memory module Ê Flip the fastening tabs on each side of the slot outward (1). Ê...
  • Page 33 Main Memory Upgrading / Exchanging Main Memory Ê Close the server blade, insert it in the basic unit and switch on the server blade as described in chapter “Completion” on page 53ff. Options Guide BX620 S4...

  • Page 35: Optional I/O Module

    Optional I/O Module The PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade can be equipped with an additional I/O module. For this purpose, the server blade offers a special slot for an extension board (daughter card) (see figure 21 on page 40). The following I/O daughter cards are available for the BX620 S4 Server Blade: –...
  • Page 36 Optional I/O Module 2 Gbit Fibre Channel daughter card (PCI-X) Figure 17: 2 Gbit Fibre Channel daughter card (PCI-X) The 2 Gbit FC daughter card (PCI-X) provides two independent serial 2-Gbit/s FC ports. It is fitted with a QLogic ISP2312 chip and supports the storage subsystems S80, FibreCAT CXx00, AX100, Symmetrics and FC4700.
  • Page 37 Optional I/O Module 4 Gbit Fibre Channel daughter card (PCIe) Figure 18: 4 Gbit Fibre Channel daughter card (PCIe) The 4 Gbit FC daughter card (PCIe) provides two independent serial 1/2/4- Gbit/s FC ports. It is fitted with an Emulex chip and supports multiple FC storage subsystems with the correponding versions.
  • Page 38 Optional I/O Module 1 Gbit Ethernet daughter card (PCIe) Figure 19: Gigabit Ethernet daughter card (PCIe) The 1 Gbit Ethernet daughter card (PCIe) has two Broadcom 5708S chips and provides two 1 Gbit/s Ethernet ports. The module also supports TOE (TCP/IP Offload Engine) and iSCSI.
  • Page 39 Optional I/O Module 10 Gbit Ethernet daughter card (PCIe) Figure 20: 10 Gbit Ethernet daughter card (PCIe) The 10 Gbit Ethernet daughter card (PCIe) provides two 10 Gbit/s Ethernet ports. This module also supports TOE (TCP/IP Offload Engine) and iSCSI. The 10 Gbit Ethernet daughter card (PCIe) can only be used in combi- nation with the 10 Gbit switch blade 10/2.

  • Page 40: Installing An I/O Daughter Card

    Installing an I/O Daughter Card Optional I/O Module Installing an I/O Daughter Card CAUTION! Please observe the safety information in the chapter “Notes on Safety” page 13ff. Ê Remove the server blade from the basic unit and open it as described in the chapter “Preparation”...
  • Page 41 Optional I/O Module Installing an I/O Daughter Card Figure 22: Installing an I/O daughter card Ê Fasten the I/O daughter card with three screws. Options Guide BX620 S4...

  • Page 43: Storage Modules

    Storage Modules In the BX620 S4 server blade, the hard disk controller is mounted on a replaceable storage module which can be installed and removed on the front side of the server blade without having to take off the housing cover. The following figure shows the position of the storage module in the open server blade.

  • Page 44: Storage Module Variants

    Storage Module Variants Storage Modules Storage Module Variants This section introduces the different storage modules and describes the instal- lation of the optional extensions. BX620 S4 SATA Storage Module Figure 24: BX620 S4 SATA Storage Module SATA controller Connection to the system board Front panel Options Guide BX620 S4...
  • Page 45 Storage Modules Storage Module Variants BX620 S4 SAS Storage Module This storage module supports RAID 1 with Advanced Error Logging. Figure 25: BX620 S4 SAS Storage Module SAS controller Connection to the system board Front panel Options Guide BX620 S4...
  • Page 46 Storage Module Variants Storage Modules BX620 S4 SAS/PCI-X Storage Module This storage module supports RAID 1 with Advanced Error Logging and allows the installation of a low-profile PCI-X card. Figure 26: BX620 S4 SAS/PCI-X Storage Module SAS controller Connection to the system board Front panel PCI-X riser card How to install a PCI card is described under...
  • Page 47 Storage Modules Storage Module Variants BX620 S4 SAS/PCI Express Storage Module This storage module supports RAID 1 with Advanced Error Logging and allows the installation of a low-profile PCI Express card. Figure 27: BX620 S4 SAS/PCI Express Storage Module SAS controller Connection to the system board Front panel PCI Express riser card...
  • Page 48 Storage Module Variants Storage Modules To install a PCI card in the storage module, proceed as follows: Ê Undo the screw which secures the front panel of the storage module. Figure 28: Opening the front panel Ê Open out the front panel to the left. Figure 29: Installing the PCI Card Ê...
  • Page 49 Storage Modules Storage Module Variants BX620 S4 SAS/RAID Storage Module This storage module supports RAID 0, 1 as standard and optionally RAID 5 with a 256 MB DDR2 Cache/iTBBU card. Figure 30: BX620 S4 SAS/RAID Storage Module SAS controller Connection to the system board Riser card for a BBU card Front panel Socket for the RoMB activation key...
  • Page 50 Storage Module Variants Storage Modules To install a BBU card in the storage module, proceed as follows: Figure 31: Installing the RoMB Activation Key Ê Place the RoMB activation key into the round socket (arrow). CAUTION! The labeling of the RoMB activation key must must face upward. Options Guide BX620 S4...

  • Page 51: Replacing A Storage Module

    Storage Modules Replacing a Storage Module Figure 32: Installing the BBU Card Ê Push the BBU card into the slot on the riser card (1) as far as it will go. Ê Let the two ejection tabs on the right and left engage in the notches of the BBU card (2).
  • Page 52 Replacing a Storage Module Storage Modules Removal Ê Undo the two screws (1) which fasten the storage module to the frame of the server blade. Ê Undo the screw (1) on the front panel of the storage module. Figure 33: Undoing the Screws on the Storage Module Ê...

  • Page 53: Completion

    Completion CAUTION! Please observe the safety information in the chapter “Notes on Safety” page 13ff. Closing the Server Blade Figure 35: Closing the server blade Ê Place the cover of the server blade on the housing at a distance of 1-2 cm from the frame, such that the cover lies flush with the edges on both sides.

  • Page 55: Abbreviations

    Abbreviations ASR&R Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart Advanced Technology Attachment BIOS Basic Input-Output System Compact Disk Communication Central Processing Unit DBMS Database Management System Dual Core Double Data Rate (RAM) DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module Digital Versatile Disk Error Correcting Code Error Detection Code Options Guide BX620 S4...
  • Page 56 Abbreviations Electromagnetic Compatibility Electrostatic Discharge Fully Buffered DIMMs Fibre Channel Front Side Bus Global Array Manager Hard Disk Drive Height Unit Input/Output Identification Integrated Drive Electronics Internet Protocol iSCSI Internet Small Computer System Interface over IP Local Area Network Options Guide BX620 S4...
  • Page 57 Abbreviations Liquid Crystal Display Light-Emitting Diode Manually Retention Latch Network Interface Card Non Maskable Interrupt Peripheral Component Interconnect Prefailure Detection and Analyzing POST Power On Self Test Power Supply Unit RAID Redundant Arrays of Independent Disks Read-Only Memory Storage Area Network Serial Attached SCSI SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment...
  • Page 58 Abbreviations Single Connector Attachment SCSI Small Computer System Interface Server Configuration Utility Small Form Factor Pluggable TCP/IP Offload Engine Universal Serial Bus Video Graphics Adapter Vital Product Data Wakeup on LAN Options Guide BX620 S4...

  • Page 59: Related Publications

    The current versions of the required manuals may be downloaded for free from the Internet as PDF files. The overview page showing the online documentation available on the Internet can be found at the URL: http://manuals.fujitsu- siemens.com. The server PRIMERGY documentation can be accessed using the Industry standard servers navigation option.
  • Page 60 Related publications [12] PRIMERGY BX600 S3 Basic Unit Operating Manual [13] PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Operating Manual [14] PRIMERGY ServerView Suite ServerStart User Manual [15] PRIMERGY ServerView Suite ServerView S2 Servermanagement User Manual [16] PRIMERGY ServerView Suite ServerView Servermanagement User Manual...

  • Page 61: Index

    Index Batterie main memory upgrade meaning of the symbols daughter card 1 Gbit Ethernet (PCIe) 10 Gbit Ethernet (PCIe) notational conventions 2 Gbit Fibre Channel (PCI-X) 4 Gbit Fibre Channel (PCIe) processor Fibre Channel upgrade documentation overview dummy heat sink server blade close components...
  • Page 63 Information on this document On April 1, 2009, Fujitsu became the sole owner of Fujitsu Siemens Compu- ters. This new subsidiary of Fujitsu has been renamed Fujitsu Technology So- lutions. This document from the document archive refers to a product version which was released a considerable time ago or which is no longer marketed.

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