Page 1 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Areas Covered Before Reading This Manual This section explains the notes for your safety and conventions used in this manual. Chapter 1 Overview This chapter explains component names and basic operations of this server, as well as an overview of the software provided with this server.
Page 2 It is the customer's responsibility to maintain backup copies in advance. In case of data loss, Fujitsu assumes no liability for data maintenance or restoration and damages that occur as a result of the data loss for any reason, except for items covered under warranty.
Page 3 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Remarks ■ Warning Descriptions Various symbols are used throughout this manual. These are used to emphasize important points for your safety and that of others. The following are the symbols and their meanings. Ignoring this symbol could be potentiality lethal.
Page 4 ■ Product Names The following expressions and abbreviations are used throughout this manual. table: Abbreviations of Product Names Product name Expressions and abbreviations PRIMERGY TX200 S2 This server or the server ® ™ Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition or Windows...
Page 5 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide table: Abbreviations of Product Names Product name Expressions and abbreviations ® ® Service Pack Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (v2.1 for x86) Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (v2.1 for x86)
Page 7: Table Of Contents
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 Server Setup Checksheet Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 TX200 S2 ..........14 1.2 Supplied Software .
Page 8 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1 Guided Mode ......... 60 3.1.1 Starting Up the Guided Mode .
Page 9 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 Server Setup Checksheet 4.3 Installing the LAN Driver ......127 4.3.1 Installing the LAN Driver (Windows Server 2003) .
Page 10 6.3 Solving Problems Early [DSNAP] ..... . . 172 Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options 7.1 Before Installing Hardware Options ..... 174 7.2 Removing and Attaching Covers .
Page 11 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 Server Setup Checksheet 8.2.2 Main Menu ..........234 8.2.3 IDE Drive Submenu .
Page 12 9.7.2 Reinstallation Using ServerStart ....... 293 9.8 Changing OS Settings ....... . 294 9.8.1 For Windows Server 2003 .
Page 13: Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview This chapter explains component names and basic operations of this server, as well as an overview of the software provided with this server. In addition, the workflow, from placing the server to starting the operation, is also described.
Page 14: Tx200 S2
Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 TX200 S2 This server has the following features. ■ High Reliability ● Advanced Memory Protection Functions The server supports the Chipkill function using PC2700-compliant memory (DDR 333 SDRAM) (256MB DIMM is not supported) and spare memory function to enable data recovery in the event of a memory error.
Page 15 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ● PCI-X The server uses PCI-X buses with a maximum data transfer speed of 1066MB/sec. ● Ultra320 SCSI The Ultra320 SCSI interface, which provides a maximum data transfer speed of 320MB/sec, is supported, ensuring high-speed data transfer during disk access.
Page 16: Supplied Software
Chapter 1 Overview 1.2 Supplied Software ServerStart for supporting setup and high reliability tools for avoiding problems during server operation are supplied with this server. 1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart ServerStart is a setup support tool that helps to install PRIMERGY. It offers easy server installation and proper installation of recommended drivers.
Page 17 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ● Configuration File (SerStartBatch.ini) A configuration file stores the server setup information configured in ServerStart. To create a configuration file, use the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with this server. Store only one file on each floppy disk.
Page 18 Chapter 1 Overview ● Tool Bar In Guide/Expert Mode Brings you to Brings you to Changes the size Ends ServerStart. the next page. the previous page. of icons. Brings you to Brings you up Resets the status ON/OFF of the tree display is set. the main screen.
Page 19: High Reliability Tools
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Network Configuration ServerStart can configure a network at server installation. For details on available network patterns, refer to "Using ServerStart to Configure the Network". ■ Automatic Driver Installation Recommended drivers for automatically recognized expansion cards are installed with the server. This prevents possible mistakes in driver installation, such as installation of an older version or drivers which were not supplied with this server.
Page 20 Chapter 1 Overview ■ System Diagnosis Support Tools The system diagnosis support tools are for supporting system diagnosis during normal operation or in the event of trouble. ● Solving Problems Early [DSNAP] DSNAP is a command line utility for collectively acquiring failure investigation information. It makes easy to collect system file configuration information, setting major registries, and command line operation of the event log.
Page 21: Installing High Reliability Tools
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 1.2.3 Installing High Reliability Tools You can install all high reliability tools provided with PRIMERGY by specifying them in "Application Wizard" when the OS is installed with ServerStart. After manual OS installation, high reliability tools can be installed all at once, just as they are installed during OS installation with ServerStart.
Page 22: Component Names And Functions
Chapter 1 Overview 1.3 Component Names and Functions This section explains the component names and functions of the server and baseboard. 1.3.1 Server (Front View) a b c d e f g h Drive cover Pull the drive cover down to the lower end of the server.
Page 23 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide e Maintenance switch This switch is used only by maintenance personnel. Do not touch this. f System status LED ( This LED lights or blinks in amber when an error is detected in the server components. If this LED lights or blinks, contact your maintenance engineer or device administrator.
Page 24 Chapter 1 Overview ■ Inside the Hard Disk Cover Hard disk cover Remove the hard disk cover. a 3.5-inch storage bay Contains an internal hard disk. b Hard disk access display LED ( This LED is lit green when data is being written to or read from the hard disk. table: Meaning of the Hard Disk Access Display LED LED status Hard disk access status...
Page 25: Server (Rear View)
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 1.3.2 Server (Rear View) Power supply unit (non redundant) Power supply unit (redundant) a Power supply unit When Power Supply Conversion kit is used, two power supply units are installed to enable the redundant power function.
Page 26 Chapter 1 Overview f Power supply unit status LED (on the redundant power supply only) This LED is on, depending on the power supply unit status as follows. table: Meaning of the Power Supply Unit Status LED LED status Power supply unit status Lights in red Failure detected Power off or normal power supply...
Page 27 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide n LAN (10/100/1000BASE-T) port ( An Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable is plugged in. For 1000Mbps connection, a category 5 enhanced cable is required. For 10Mbps/100Mbps connection, a category 5 or higher cable is required.
Page 28: Server (Internal)
Chapter 1 Overview 1.3.3 Server (Internal) Rear Front a Power supply unit b 5-inch storage bay Contains a 5-inch internal optional device. c 3.5-inch storage bay Contains an internal hard disk. d System fan Two fans are installed by default. When Power Supply Conversion kit is used, four fans are installed to enable the redundant function.
Page 29: Baseboard
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 1.3.4 Baseboard a Parallel port A parallel port cable is plugged in when an optional parallel port is used. b Memory slot Contains memory. One memory bank consists of Slots A and B in this server. Be sure to install a pair of memory modules.
Page 30 Chapter 1 Overview j Internal power port An RSB power cable is plugged in when a remote service board is installed. k Server control port A server control cable is plugged in when a remote service board is installed. l PCI slot Contains an expansion card.
Page 31: Standard Operations
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 1.4 Standard Operations This section explains such standard operations as turning the server on/off and inserting/ejecting CD-ROMs. 1.4.1 Sliding the Drive Cover Turn the drive cover key counterclockwise to unlock the cover. Drive cover key Slide the drive cover.
Page 32: Opening The Rack Door
Chapter 1 Overview 1.4.2 Opening the Rack Door This section explains how to open the front and rear doors of the 40U standard rack. Refer to the manual included with the rack for procedures on opening other rack doors. ■ Opening the Front Door Turn the rack key and pull the rack handle up.
Page 33 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Opening the Rear Door Turn the rack key and pull the rack handle up. Turn the handle in the direction of the arrow and pull it forward. Turn and then pull Unless you are inserting/removing media or turning the power on/off, keep the door closed. Doing so blocks electric waves from cell phones, etc.
Page 34: Turning On The Server
When operating the device outside of this operating environment, the server may operate improperly, damage data etc. Furthermore, Fujitsu cannot be held responsible for any related damage, malfunction, or loss of data, etc. • The fans rotate at high speed immediately after the server is turned on, but this is not defective.
Page 35 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Press the power switch on the front of the server. The server's power LED is lit green. When the power is turned on, the server performs Power On Self Tests (POST). If any abnormalities are detected by POST, error messages are displayed ("9.2.2 Error Messages"...
Page 36: Turning Off The Server
Chapter 1 Overview 1.4.4 Turning Off the Server • Follow the procedures below to turn off the server. Data can be lost if these procedures are not followed correctly. • In the event of smoke or sparks, immediately unplug the electric cord. Failure to do so could lead to a fire or electrocution.
Page 37: Inserting And Ejecting A Floppy Disk
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Cautions when Turning the Power Off (When the OS is Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server) • For Windows Server 2003 "Do Nothing", "Prompt Input", "Standby", "Hibernation", or "Shutdown" can be specified as the operating mode of the power switch in the OS settings (normally, "Shutdown"...
Page 38 Chapter 1 Overview ■ Inserting the Floppy Disk Insert the floppy facing the label up into the floppy disk drive at the side with a shutter. It makes a clicking sound and, the floppy disk eject button pops out. Floppy disk ■...
Page 39: Inserting And Ejecting A Cd-Rom
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 1.4.6 Inserting and Ejecting a CD-ROM This section explains how to insert and eject a CD-ROM. When using CD-ROMs, note the following points to avoid failures: ■ Cautions for Handling CD-ROMs • Do not put labels, or apply ink or pencil, to both sides of the CD-ROM.
Page 40 Chapter 1 Overview ■ Inserting the CD-ROM Make sure the server is turned on and press the CD-ROM eject button. The CD-ROM tray comes out. CD-ROM eject button Place the CD-ROM (label side up) onto the tray. CD-ROM Move the tray back. Push the tray gently until it clicks into position.
Page 41: Workflow
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 1.5 Workflow To start the server operation, perform the following procedures. Installing the server Referring to "Safety Precautions" and "Start Guide" install the server to a suitable place. Preparing the server - Install hardware options - Set hardware Referring to "2.1 Preparation on the server", "Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options"...
Page 42 Chapter 1 Overview...
Page 43 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation This chapter explains the preparation on the server and cautions necessary before OS installation. Please read this chapter before starting installation. 2.1 Preparation on the Server ......2.2 Selecting the Installation Method .
Page 44: Chapter 2 Checking Before Os Installation
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.1 Preparation on the Server Before starting installation, install internal options to the server and perform necessary hardware settings. 2.1.1 Installing Internal Options Internal options are classified into those that must be installed before the OS installation and those that must be installed after the OS installation.
Page 45 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide table: Maximum Installable Size and Maximum Available Size Installed memory Available memory size size Windows 2000 Advanced Server 3.0GB or smaller Same as the installed memory size Windows Server 2003, Enterprise 3.5 to 6.0GB Installed memory size - (0.1 to 0.6GB) Edition *1: Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition support up to 4GB of memory.
Page 46: Hardware Settings
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.1.2 Hardware Settings Before starting installation, set necessary hardware, such as the BIOS Setup Utility. ■ BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility must be set in the following cases. For details on how to set the BIOS Setup Utility, refer to "8.2 BIOS Setup Utility"...
Page 47 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide You can turn the power on from a client (via a LAN) by utilizing the Wakeup On LAN (WOL) function. Refer to "5.5.5 Turning the Power On via a LAN" ( pg.155). Be sure to install ServerView to control the power supply via a LAN.
Page 48: Selecting The Installation Method
To set up multiple servers with the same model and configuration, refer to "3.5 Installation on Multiple (the Second and Subsequent) Servers" ( pg.108). Linux For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY What OS will you use? website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 49: Precautions On Installation
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 2.3 Precautions on Installation Read the following notes before starting OS installation. 2.3.1 Installation Partition Size For installation using ServerStart, the installation partition size can be set as follows, depending on the OS to be installed and format.
Page 50: Notes On Configuring Raid
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.3.2 Notes on Configuring RAID Take the following notes when you configure a RAID system. ■ Hardware Configuration • Only internal hard disk units can be used. • Be sure to use hard disk units of the same model and with the same capacity. •...
Page 51: Notes On A Multiple Lan Adapter Configuration
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Checking before OS Installation • When a RAID-configured disk is used Unnecessary partition information and array configuration information is sometimes written to hard disks that have been previously used and problems that cannot be anticipate may occur with the same data.
Page 52 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation ■ Exiting ServerStart After operation in guided or expert mode, exiting ServerStart restarts the system. Remove disks from the floppy disk and CD-ROM drives and click [OK]. When the display on the screen disappears, turn off the system.
Page 53: Expansion Cards Supported By Serverstart
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 2.3.5 Expansion Cards Supported by ServerStart ServerStart supports automatic driver installation for the following expansion cards. table: Automatic Expansion Card Driver Installation Name Model Onboard FDD/IDE Onboard LAN Onboard VGA RAID Card PG-140D1 PG-142E3 LAN Card...
Page 54: Preparation For Using Serverstart On A Client Computer
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer When using the preconfiguration mode for setting installation information in advance or when creating a driver disk using the FloppyBuilder function, install ServerStart on the client computer. ●...
Page 55 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Click [Next]. The [License Agreement] window appears. Select [I accept the license agreement] and click [Next]. The [User Information] window appears. Enter the user information of the software and click [Next]. The [Installation Folder] window appears.
Page 56 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation Specify whether or not to copy the contents of the CD. When you select [Yes] for "enable the use of ServerStart without CD.", you can start the preconfiguration mode on the client computer without using the CD-ROM. If you select [Yes], specify the target folder.
Page 57: Uninstalling Serverstart
Select [Fujitsu ServerStart] and click [Remove] (or [Modify]). When the uninstallation is executed successfully, Fujitsu ServerStart is deleted. If [ServerStart - remote installation] has been installed using ServerStart, "FjPXEServer" seems undeleted. Leave it and complete the operation.
Page 58 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation...
Page 59 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart This chapter explains how to install the OS in the server using ServerStart. 3.1 Guided Mode ....... . . 3.2 Preconfiguration Mode .
Page 60: Chapter 3 Os Installation Using Serverstart
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1 Guided Mode In guided mode, follow the wizard to specify hardware configuration and the OS to be installed, save the information necessary for installation in a configuration file, and install the OS. 3.1.1 Starting Up the Guided Mode Start up the guided mode.
Page 61 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide The network setting window for remote installation appears. Click [OK]. The [Initialization of ServerStart core running] window appears and unattended installation will be started. Depending on the hardware configuration, this process may take a few minutes.
Page 62 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart When the process is completed, the [Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk] window appears. Click [Build a ServerStart Floppy Disk]. " Creation of a ServerStart floppy disk starts. When the creation is completed, the Floppy disk has "...
Page 63 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Click [Prepare & initiate an unattended installation of (OS)]. The guided mode for the selected OS starts up. Start up the wizards to set items in the following procedures. Exiting the wizard returns the display to the guided mode window.
Page 64: Open/Create A Configuration File
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1.2 Open/create a Configuration File Open a configuration file. Or create a new one. Click [Start here to create a complete configuration file]. The [Open ServerStart Configuration File] window appears. Once a configuration file is opened, another file cannot be opened until you click [Close and save Configuration File].
Page 65: Raid Wizard
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 3.1.3 RAID Wizard Configure RAID. When changing the RAID card, delete the physical pack beforehand. For details on how to delete a physical pack, refer to "PRIMERGY ServerBooks" supplied with the server, and "Supplement" supplied with options.
Page 66: Disk Wizard
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1.4 Disk Wizard Create and format hard disk partitions. The disk wizard starts up with the default settings. Be sure to click [MODIFY] to check the settings. Change them as necessary. Click [Disk Wizard: Hard disk partitioning and formatting]. The [Disk Overview] window appears.
Page 67 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Add a partition 1. Click [ADD]. The [Disk Configuration] window appears. 2. Set items and click [continue]. The new partition is added to the partition list. Remove a partition 1. Select the partition to remove and click [REMOVE].
Page 68: Os Installation Wizard
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1.5 OS Installation Wizard Set computer information, user information, and the network protocol. ServerStart can configure multiple network patterns. When configuring a domain controller, refer to "Using ServerStart to Configure the Network". The setup window differs depending on the OS to be installed. The following describes operations on Windows Server 2003.
Page 69 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Set items and click [Next]. The [Installation Directory and Time Zone] window appears. Set items and click [Next]. The [User Name] window appears. Set items and click [Next]. The [Display Settings] window appears.
Page 70 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Set items and click [Next]. The [Network Protocol] window appears.
Page 71 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Set items and click [Next]. The [Software Components] window appears.
Page 72 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Set items and click [Next]. The [Services] window appears. Set items and click [leave wizard]. The OS installation wizard closes.
Page 73: Application Wizard
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 3.1.6 Application Wizard Specify installation of supplied applications such as high reliability tools. Click [Application Wizard: Select additional software components]. The application wizard appears. From the [Installable applications] list, select applications to be installed and click [>>].
Page 74: Close/Save The Configuration File
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1.7 Close/save the Configuration File When settings in all wizards are completed, save the configuration file. Click [Close and save Configuration File]. The [Save ServerStart Configuration File] window appears. Click [Save As]. The configuration file is saved. You can specify any name for the configuration file.
Page 75 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide After 10 seconds, installation starts automatically. • When RAID has been configured, the system restarts. • If a message prompting you to insert the Service Pack CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK]. This message does not appear when Service Pack is not selected.
Page 76: Preconfiguration Mode
For Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Professional, and if the contents of the ServerStart CD-ROM has been copied to the computer 1. Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears.
Page 77 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Click [FloppyBuilder]. The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears. Click [ServerStart Status Diskette]. A message prompting you to insert the floppy disk appears. Insert the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with the server and click [OK]. Set the ServerStart floppy disk in the write-enabled state.
Page 78 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Select the OS to be installed. The [Preparing the Installation] window appears.
Page 79: Configure Settings In Wizards
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 3.2.2 Configure Settings in Wizards Click the wizards to set items in the following procedures. For setting procedures, refer to description on guided mode wizards ("3.1.2 Open/create a Configuration File" ( pg.64) to "3.1.6 Application Wizard"...
Page 80 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [Save As]. The [ServerStart Remote Installation IP Settings] window appears. Set items when performing remote installation. Click [Set]. The configuration file is saved. You can specify any name for the configuration file. However, OS installation is possible only when it is saved as "SerStartBatch.ini".
Page 81: Starting Os Installation
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 3.2.4 Starting OS Installation Install the OS to the server using the created configuration file. During installation, do not use the mouse or keyboard unless it is necessary for installation operations. Otherwise, installation may fail.
Page 82 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart • If a message prompting you to insert the ServerStart CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK]. When a message prompting you to insert the OS CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK]. After files are copied, a message prompting you to insert the ServerStart CD-ROM appears.
Page 83: Expert Mode
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 3.3 Expert Mode In expert mode, start up Disk Manager, format the installation partition, and install the Use the expert mode only when you want to perform installation while maintaining the existing partitions. Use the guided mode for normal installation.
Page 84 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Select the OS to install. Click [Install MS Windows Server 2003 interactively (expertise required)]. The expert mode starts. Start up the configuration tools to set items in the following procedures. Exiting a tool returns to the display to the expert mode window.
Page 85: Disk Manager
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 3.3.2 Disk Manager Start up Disk Manager and format the installation partition. Click [Use Disk Manager to partition and format your disk drives]. Disk Manager starts up. Format the OS installation partition. Select the OS installation partition and click the [Partition] menu →...
Page 86: Os Installation Wizard
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.3.3 OS Installation Wizard Set computer information, user information, and the network protocol. ServerStart can configure multiple network patterns. When configuring a domain controller, refer to "Using ServerStart to Configure the Network". The setting window differs depending on the OS to be installed. The following describes operations on Windows Server 2003.
Page 87: Application Wizard
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Set items and click [leave wizard]. The display returns to the expert mode window. 3.3.4 Application Wizard Specify installation of supplied applications such as high reliability tools. For details on the application wizard, refer to "3.1.6 Application Wizard" ( pg.73).
Page 88 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Enter the file name and click [Save As]. Installation starts automatically. • If a message prompting you to insert the Service Pack CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK]. This message does not appear when Service Pack is not selected. •...
Page 89 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide When a message on installation completion appears, press any key. Restart the system. Click [Start] → [Shutdown]. Select [Restart] and click [OK]. The system restarts. When the system restarts, log on to the server using the Administrator account for the local computer.
Page 90: Remote Installation
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.4 Remote Installation ServerStart supports remote installation. Before performing remote installation, be sure to read "Cautions for Remote Installation" in the online help. 3.4.1 Overview of Remote Installation Remote installation is a method to save resources necessary for installation, such as the OS and Service Pack, in a different server on the network and install them via the network.
Page 91 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ● Remote Installation Using a PXE Server In remote installation using a PXE server, the network startup (PXE) function of the PXE server starts up the target server and performs installation in preconfiguration mode. This method is used when the target server does not have a CD-ROM or floppy disk drive.
Page 92: System Requirements For Remote Resource/Pxe Servers
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.4.2 System Requirements for Remote Resource/PXE Servers Because remote installation is performed via a network, the environment must have at least one Windows server and a local area network. In addition, the following environment is required. ■...
Page 93: Preparation Of The Pxe Server (When The Pxe Server Is Used)
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ● Checking Server Free Space The following table shows the amount of free space required for each installation resource. table: Free Space Required for Resources Resource Required free space ServerStart About 650MB Windows Server 2003...
Page 94 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [Add or Remove Windows Components]. Click the [Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)] service from [Network Services]. The DHCP service is installed. Create and configure a DHCP scope so that the IP address can be distributed. ■...
Page 95 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Select the installation folder and click [Next]. To change the installation folder, click [Browse] and select the folder. The [Select Features] window appears. Configure [ServerStart - remote installation] so that it will be installed. Clicking [Disk Cost] displays the following widow where you can check the amount of free...
Page 96 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [Next]. The [contents tree] window appears. Configure the ServerStart image necessary for network startup (PXE) and click [Next]. The [Useraccount for access to the content tree] window appears.
Page 97 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Specify the user account for the content tree and click [Next]. The [PXE server] window appears. Select [yes] when the PXE server performs the DHCP service or select [no] when the DHCP and PXE servers are configured separately. Then click [Next].
Page 98 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [show Readme file]. The [Readme] window appears. Read the text. When you finish, click [ ] in the upper-right corner of the window to close the [Readme] window. Click [Next]. The image file is copied. The image file copying process takes about 10 to 20 minutes.
Page 99 Guest account to obtain the image via network startup (PXE). → → → Click [Start] [Programs] [Accessories] [Windows Explorer] and move to the TFTP path (the default is C:\Program Files\Fujitsu Siemens\DeploymentService\tftp). Right-click the TFTP folder and click [Properties].
Page 100: Preparation Of Remote Resources
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click the [Security] tab, add the Guest account, and set the "Read and execute", "View folder contents list", and "Read" access permissions. The preparation of the PXE server has been completed. Then, perform "3.4.4 Preparation of Remote Resources" ( pg.100). 3.4.4 Preparation of Remote Resources Store resources to be installed on the remote resource server (PXE server) before starting installation.
Page 101: Starting Remote Installation Using A Pxe Server
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 3.4.5 Starting Remote Installation Using a PXE Server Perform remote installation using a PXE server in the following procedures. Checking the Network Startup (PXE) Setting Checking the MAC Address Creating a Configuration File (Setting of remote installation) Starting remote Installation ■...
Page 102 On the PXE server, start up ServerStart. If ServerStart has already been started, you do not have to restart it. If it is not started, click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. The [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears.
Page 103 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Configure remote installation. 1. Enter the "MAC address of the target system". 2. Select the "PRIMERGY model type". 3. Specify the "Configuration file" containing the installation settings. Click [Start Installation]. Installation starts. All disk contents on the target server are deleted.
Page 104: Starting Remote Installation Using A Remote Resource Server
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Turn on the target server. It is started up via the network (PXE) and installation starts. When the resources have been copied, the "Preparation for automatic OS installation has completed." message appears. Subsequent installation is performed automatically. When the installation is completed, an installation completion message appears on the target server.
Page 105 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Starting Installation Start installation from the target server. ● In Guided Mode/Expert Mode Turn on the server and insert the ServerStart CD-ROM immediately. ServerStart starts up and a message appears prompting you to insert the ServerStart floppy disk.
Page 106 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Set items in wizards and save the configuration file. For settings in wizards, refer to "3.1 Guided Mode" ( pg.60) or "3.3 Expert Mode" ( pg.83). Set items in wizards and save the configuration file. When using the remote floppy, specify the path to the shared folder for the remote floppy as the configuration file saving location.
Page 107 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Eject the CD-ROM and floppy disk and click [OK]. The system restarts. When the installation is completed, an installation completion message appears on the target server. Press any key on the target server. Restart the system on the target server.
Page 108: Installation On Multiple (The Second And Subsequent) Servers
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.5 Installation on Multiple (the Second and Subsequent) Servers This chapter explains how to perform installation on multiple servers using ServerStart. By editing the configuration file created for installation on the first server, you can use it for installation on other servers of the same model and configuration.
Page 109: Installation In Guided Mode
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 3.5.2 Installation in Guided Mode Edit the configuration file and perform installation in guided mode. Turn on the server and insert the ServerStart CD-ROM immediately after that. ServerStart starts up and a message appears prompting you to insert the ServerStart floppy disk.
Page 110: Installation In Preconfiguration Mode
When the CD has been copied on Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Professional 1. Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. When Windows NT is used or CD has not been copied 1.
Page 111 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Insert the ServerStart floppy disk copied in the preparatory procedure into the floppy disk drive and click [Start here to configuration file]. The [Open ServerStart Configuration File] window appears. Specify "SerStartBatch.ini" on drive A and click [Create].
Page 112 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart...
Page 113: Chapter 4 Manual Os Installation
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation This chapter explains how to install the OS without using ServerStart. 4.1 Creating Driver Disks ......114 4.2 Starting Manual Installation .
Page 114: Creating Driver Disks
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.1 Creating Driver Disks When installing the OS manually, it is necessary to create driver installation disks beforehand. Also, driver disks must be created when you add an expansion card during server operation. ■ Preparation for Creating Driver Disks You need floppy disks for driver disks.
Page 115: Required Driver Disks
Standard driver provided with the OS Fibre Channel Controller (PG-FC106) PG-FC106 Windows 2000/2003 Drivers Disk V5.10a10 Other expansion cards Driver supplied with the expansion card *1: Created from the ServerStart CD-ROM For the latest drivers, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 116: How To Create Driver Disks
When the CD has been copied on Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Professional Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. When Windows NT is used or the CD has not been copied Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM into the client computer.
Page 117 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Click [OK]. The [Initializing ServerStart] window appears and unattended installation will be started. Depending on the hardware configuration, this process may take a few minutes. When the process is completed, the [Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk] window appears.
Page 118 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation ■ Creating Driver Disks Start up ServerStart and confirm that the [Welcome to ServerStart] window is displayed. Click [FloppyBuilder]. The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears. Click [Drivers Diskettes]. The [FloppyBuilder Driver Disk] window appears. Click the type of the driver you want to create. Click the driver disk you want to create.
Page 119: Starting Manual Installation
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 4.2 Starting Manual Installation This section explains the procedures for installing the OS manually. 4.2.1 Installing Windows Server 2003 Create driver disks. Prepare necessary drivers before installing Windows Server 2003. Some drivers are created from the ServerStart CD-ROM. For how to create driver disks, refer to "4.1 Creating Driver Disks"...
Page 120 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 2. When the "Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:" message appears, insert the driver disk created from the ServerStart CD-ROM and press the [Enter] key. The following message appears. You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.
Page 121 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 4. When the following message appears, press the [S] key. The driver you provided seems to be newer than the Windows default driver. Follow the instructions from the setup program to continue the installation procedure.
Page 122: Installing Windows 2000 Server
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Installing high reliability tools. To ensure stable server operation, refer to "Chapter 6 High Reliability Tool" ( pg.167) and install high reliability tools. When a RAID card is used, RAID Management Tool (Global Array Manager) also install at the same time. When manually installing RAID Management Tool, refer to "6.1.1 Installing RAID Management Tool (Global Array Manager)"...
Page 123 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 2. When the "Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:" message appears, insert the driver disk created from the ServerStart CD-ROM and press the [Enter] key. The following message appears.
Page 124 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Install the SAF-TE driver. 1. Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM into the drive of the server. When the ServerStart window appears, exit ServerStart. 2. Right-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop and click [Manage] from the displayed menu.
Page 125 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide When Service Pack 4 is not applied 1. Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM into the drive of the server. When the ServerStart window appears, exit ServerStart. 2. Right-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop and click [Manage] from the displayed menu.
Page 126: Installing Linux
The installation of Windows 2000 Server has completed. ● Before Starting Operation After OS installation, refer to "Chapter 6 High Reliability Tool" ( pg.167) and perform the necessary procedures. 4.2.3 Installing Linux For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 127: Installing The Lan Driver
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 4.3 Installing the LAN Driver This section explains the procedure for installing the driver. In addition to the case where the OS is installed manually, the driver must be installed when a LAN card is added.
Page 128 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation • When a recognized network adapter is not present ■ Perform " Installing the LAN Driver" ( pg.129) on [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices]. When the LAN driver is installed to [Other devices] before updating the driver for the network adapter recognized immediately after the OS installation When driver installation starts, the following window appears.
Page 129 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Click [Close] to close the properties window. ■ Installing the LAN Driver Perform the following procedures on each [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices] in [Device Manager]. Insert the driver disk created from the ServerStart CD-ROM into the server.
Page 130: Installing The Lan Driver (Windows 2000 Server)
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.3.2 Installing the LAN Driver (Windows 2000 Server) Insert the driver disk created from the ServerStart CD-ROM into the server. For the onboard LAN, insert the ServerStart CD-ROM. Right-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop and select [Manage] from the displayed menu.
Page 131: Latest Drivers
The "Digital signature was not found" message may appear. If it appears, click [Yes] to continue the operations. When the [Overwriting the Files] window appears, normally do not overwrite the files (select [Do not overwrite all files]). 4.3.3 Latest Drivers For the latest drivers, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 132 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation...
Page 133 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation This chapter explains the operations to be performed after OS installation. Be sure to perform these operations before operating the server. 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting ....134 5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery .
Page 134: Chapter 5 Operations After Os Installation
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting Before start operating this server, configure the setting for obtaining memory dump. The setting procedure varies between Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Server. ● Memory Dump If memory dump is set, debugging information will be automatically saved when a STOP error (fatal system error) occurs in the system.
Page 135 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ● Small Memory Dump Minimum amount of useful information for problem identification is recorded. If this option is specified, a new file is created each time the system unexpectedly stops. History of such files is stored in the directory displayed in [Small dump directory].
Page 136 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Set as follows: 1. In the [Write debugging information] section, select the memory dump file type. • Small memory dump (64KB) Minimum information is recorded to the memory dump file. Each time a fatal error occurs, a new file is created in the directory specified in [Small dump directory].
Page 137 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Click the [Advanced] tab. Click [Change] in the [Virtual memory] section. The [Virtual Memory] window appears. Specify the drive where the paging file is to be created. In [Drive], select the drive where the system is installed.
Page 138: How To Obtain Memory Dump For Windows 2000 Server
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Select [Custom size] and enter a value in [Initial size]. The value depends on the type of the set dump file. Specify a value larger than the value shown in [Recommended] in [Total paging file size for all drives].
Page 139 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide • Required size Installed physical memory × 1.3 ● Kernel Memory Dump Information of only kernel memory space is recorded. When the system unexpectedly stops, the process that records information to the log file is speeded up. According to the amount of memory installed in the server, available area of 50 to 800MB is required for the paging file in the boot volume.
Page 140 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click the [Advanced] tab and click [Startup and Recovery]. The [Startup and Recovery] window appears. Set as follows: 1. In the [Write debugging information] section, select the memory dump file type. • Small memory dump (2MB or more) Minimum information is recorded to the memory dump file.
Page 141 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Paging File Setting Set up the paging file according to the following procedures: Log on to the server with administrator privileges. Check free space of the drive where the system is installed. ■ Check the required amount of free space according to "...
Page 142 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [Change] in the [Virtual memory] section. The [Virtual Memory] window appears. Specify the drive where the paging file is to be created. In [Drive], select the drive where the system is installed. The selected drive is displayed in [Drive] in [Paging file size for selected drive]. Specify the [Initial size].
Page 143: Creating A Disk For System Recovery
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery If the installation of the OS was performed manually, create a system recovery disk. If the system file, system configuration or environment setting change at startup, etc., are damaged, such data can be reconstructed using the recovery information stored in the created system recovery disk.
Page 144: Creating A System Recovery Disk For Windows 2000 Server
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation When the process is completed, a message appears. Eject the floppy disk according to the message and put a label on it. Label Example: "Windows Automated System Recovery Disk: Backup.bkf, Created at 12:00 04/ 01/2003"...
Page 145: Storing The System Configuration Information
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 5.3 Storing the System Configuration Information Before starting operations, store the configuration information of the BIOS setup utility. By storing this information, the system can be recovered with the stored information in case of a system failure (such as when the information is deleted due to the drain of the built-in battery).
Page 146: How To Store The Bios Information
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.3.1 How to Store the BIOS Information Store the BIOS information according to the following procedures. Before starting the operation, if the "OS Boot Monitoring" function of ServerView is enabled, disable it (it is disabled by default). If you start up the system while the "OS Boot Monitoring"...
Page 147: How To Recover The Bios Information
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 5.3.2 How to Recover the BIOS Information If the information configured with the BIOS setup utility was deleted due to a drain of the built-in server battery, etc., restore the BIOS information according to the following procedures.
Page 148: Creating Maintenance Tools
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.4 Creating Maintenance Tools This section explains how to create tools for maintaining the server. Maintenance tools are created with the FloppyBuilder function of ServerStart. With the FloppyBuilder function of ServerStart, you can create the following tools: •...
Page 149 For Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Professional, and if the contents of the ServerStart CD-ROM has been copied to the computer Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. For Windows NT, or if the ServerStart CD-ROM has not been copied to the computer Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM into the client computer's CD-ROM drive.
Page 150 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [OK]. The [Initializing ServerStart] window appears and unattended installation will be started. Depending on the hardware configuration, this process may take a few minutes. When the process is completed, the [Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk] window appears. Click [or Insert a ServerStart Floppy Disk to Start ServerStart].
Page 151: Creating A Hardware Configuration Tool
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Creating a DOS Floppy Disk Start up ServerStart and confirm that the [Welcome to ServerStart] window is displayed. Click [FloppyBuilder]. The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears. Click [DOS Diskette]. Insert the prepared floppy disk by following the message.
Page 152 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Perform the subsequent operations according to the messages on the window. The floppy disk will be formatted automatically and file copying will start. The respective tools will be created automatically. When a message appears indicating that the disk is created, click [OK] and eject the disk.
Page 153: Notes Before Operating The Server
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 5.5 Notes Before Operating the Server This section explains the settings required before starting to operate the server. For the respective settings, refer to "First Step Guide". • If a LAN card was added, install a driver according to "4.3 Installing the LAN Driver" ( pg.127).
Page 154: Auto-Run Function From Cd-Rom Drives
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.5.2 Auto-run Function from CD-ROM Drives Perform the following procedures to change the settings of the auto-run function from the CD-ROM drives after server installation: Make the registry editable, and change the value of AutoRun of the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\CDRom To enable auto-run, set the value of Autorun to "1", and to disable auto-run, set the value to "0".
Page 155: Notes On Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Right-click the partition to change the letter and select [Change Drive Letter and Path]. The [Change Drive Letter and Path] window appears. Click [Edit]. The [Change Drive Letter or Path] window appears. Change the drive letter.
Page 156: Other Notes On Operation
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation When the power cable is disconnected from the server or the server is powered off due to power interruption, restart the server. Unless the server is restarted, the WOL function will be disabled. Only the onboard LAN supports the WOL function on this server. Make sure you connect the onboard LAN to a control power supply via a LAN.
Page 157: Lan Driver Advanced Setup [Bacs]
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 5.6 LAN Driver Advanced Setup [BACS] BACS is an integrated GUI application consisting of programs such as BASP (Broadcom Advanced Server Program) that provides the load balancing feature, etc., by teaming up multiple adapters. BACS is used in the following situations: •...
Page 158: Vlan Setup Procedure
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation The installer starts up. Proceed the installation by following the window instructions. When the window below appears during the installation procedure, check [BASP] and click [Next]. 5.6.2 VLAN Setup Procedure Start up BACS. The procedure differs depending on the OS being used. For Windows Server 2003 1.
Page 159 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Specify [VLAN ID] and [VLAN Name] in the [Add VLAN] window. The [VLAN ID] should be identical with the switch setting. The [VLAN Name] does not need to be identical with the switch setting. You cannot use a "VLAN ID" or "VLAN Name" that has already been used. Enter another set value.
Page 160: Lan Driver Advanced Setup [Intel® Proset]
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.7 LAN Driver Advanced Setup ® [Intel PROSet] ® "Intel PROSet" is a tool for configuring details on the LAN driver. This is used in the following cases. • Use the Teaming function between LAN cards or between a LAN card and the onboard LAN •...
Page 161: Notes On Referring To The Intel® Proset Help Topics
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ® 5.7.2 Notes on Referring to the Intel PROSet Help Topics When referring to help topics, note the following points. • Do not use the driver downloaded from the Intel Corporation online service page on this server.
Page 162: Teaming Function
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.7.4 Teaming Function ■ Notes When using the Teaming function, note the following points. • You require Service Pack 2 or later for Windows 2000 Server. • For AFT/ALB/FEC/GEC type, you can incorporate up to four LAN ports into one team and two ports for a SFT type team.
Page 163: Vlan
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Select a Teaming type with which you want to create a Team. Select the following depending on the Teaming type selected accordingly: • AFT type: "Adapter fault tolerance" • ALB type: "Adaptive load balancing" • SFT type: "Switch fault tolerance"...
Page 164: Local Address Setting
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [Add VLAN]. The following message may be displayed at the time. In such a case, click [Yes]. You need to connect with the switch that supports IEEE VLANs (802.1Q). Do you want to enable QOS Packet Tagging? Specify [ID] and [Name].
Page 165: Jumbo Frame
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 5.7.7 Jumbo Frame 1000BASE-T/1000BASE-SX supports Jumbo frame. When using Jumbo frame, construct the Jumbo frame network using only devices that support Jumbo frame and apply the settings that will enable Jumbo frame. Configure setting for Jumbo frame according to the following procedures.
Page 166 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation...
Page 167: Chapter 6 High Reliability Tool
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tool For stable PRIMERGY server operations, we recommend that high reliability tools be installed. This chapter explains the installation and necessary settings of high reliability tools. 6.1 RAID Management Tool [Global Array Manager] ..168 6.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] .
Page 168: Raid Management Tool [Global Array Manager]
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tool 6.1 RAID Management Tool [Global Array Manager] RAID Management Tool is software that perform array configuration, disk initialization and disk array monitoring when using RAID card. For more details, refer to "PRIMERGY ServerBooks" supplied with the server, and "Supplement" supplied with options.
Page 169: Settings When Using Raid Management Tool In Linux
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ When an error screen appears after installation (Windows Server 2003 only) If Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 is applied, when restarting after installing/uninstalling RAID Management Tool (Global Array Manager) the following message may appear.
Page 170: Server Monitoring Tool [Serverview]
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tool 6.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] ServerView constantly monitors the status of the servers' hardware in the network and provides a console with which the administrator can check the status of all the servers at a glance. In addition, if an error occurs, the administrator will be notified in real-time to take immediate action.
Page 171 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Notes on Using the Console Redirection Function When performing console redirection using ServerView RemoteControleService in this server, connect UPS and external modem devices to serial connector 2 (COM2). For details about RemoteControleService functions refer to "Chapter 5 Using RemoteControleService" in the...
Page 172: Solving Problems Early [Dsnap]
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tool 6.3 Solving Problems Early [DSNAP] DSNAP is a tool for collectively acquiring failure investigation information such as server environment information. Batch installation using ServerStart If the OS is installed using ServerStart, DSNAP are batch installed with the OS and other high reliability tools.
Page 173 Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options This chapter explains how to install and remove the various hardware options. 7.1 Before Installing Hardware Options ....174 7.2 Removing and Attaching Covers .
Page 174: Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options
Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options 7.1 Before Installing Hardware Options The following types of hardware options can be installed in this server. 5 inch storage bay (internal 5 inch SCSI option) Memory Expansion card 3.5 inch storage bay (internal hard disk unit) If devices listed below are optionally purchased, refer to the following to check the packaged items before installing.
Page 175 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide • When installing/removing hardware options to/from the server, turn off the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices. Also unplug all power cables from the outlet. Failure to do so can cause electric shock ("1.4.4 Turning Off the Server"...
Page 176: Removing And Attaching Covers
Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options 7.2 Removing and Attaching Covers Remove covers to install hardware options. Perform the following procedures to remove covers. • When removing or attaching covers, turn off the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices. Also unplug all power cables from the outlet.
Page 177 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Remove the side cover. 1. Release the side cover lock on the rear side (1) and remove the screw (2). Turn the side cover key counterclockwise to unlock the cover. Side cover key 2. Slowly slide the side cover to the rear side, and then tilt it toward you to remove it...
Page 178 Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options Remove the front cover. 1. The front cover is fastened with two stoppers. Pull the stoppers to remove at the bottom of the server. Stoppers 2. Lift the front cover upward to remove. Remove the front cover as necessary, e.g., when you install a 5-inch internal device. ■...
Page 179: Removing The Top Cover Of The Rackmount Type
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Installing the front cover When attaching the front cover, insert the intrusion switch on the front side into the hole in the cover. Before attaching, check that the hook on the top is securely hooked.
Page 180 Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options Slide the server. Hold the handles from inside and pull the server out toward you until it clicks, so that it locks in place on the rails on both sides. Lock Lock Remove the top cover. The procedures for removing the top cover is the same as that for removing the side cover.
Page 181: Installing A Cpu
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.3 Installing a CPU The server can have up to two CPUs by adding an optional CPU. • When installing or removing a CPU, turn off the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices. Also unplug all power cables from the outlet.
Page 182: Where To Install Cpus
Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options 7.3.1 Where to Install CPUs Install the CPU sockets in order of socket 0 to 1. An additional CPU is installed in CPU socket 1. CPU socket 0 is installed with a CPU by default. After installing the CPU, install the CPU fan supplied with the CPU.
Page 183: How To Install A Cpu
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.3.3 How to Install a CPU Turn off the server and connected devices, and unplug all power cables from the outlet. Remove the side cover "7.2 Removing and Attaching Covers" (pg.176) Touch a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity.
Page 184 Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options Remove the CPU fan holder. Latch Latch Release the lever on the CPU socket. Pull up to open the socket lever fully. A CPU cannot be installed unless the socket lever is fully open. Socket lever •...
Page 185 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Install the CPU. Align the triangle on the CPU socket (pin 1 marking) with the triangle on the CPU, and insert the pins into the socket. Return the socket lever to the original position. Pin 1 marking Socket lever •...
Page 186 Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options Install the CPU fan. 1. Remove the dummy cover from the CPU fan holder. Dummy cover 2. Pull the CPU fan lever and install the CPU fan in the CPU fan holder. CPU fan...
Page 187 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 3. Return the lever to fasten the CPU fan. Install the CPU fan holder to the server. To attach it, simply reverse the removal procedure. • When installing the CPU fan holder, make sure not to damage the cables.
Page 188: Defective Cpu Disconnection Function
Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options 7.3.4 Defective CPU Disconnection Function This server is equipped with the defective CPU disconnection function. This function disconnects the CPU judged to be defective (abnormal) during Power On Self Test (POST) and start the server. On two-CPU servers, if one CPU is defective, the other CPU starts up the server.
Page 189: Installing Memory Modules
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.4 Installing Memory Modules Additional memory will help to increase the amount of data to read at a time and improve the server processing capability. • When installing or removing a memory module, turn off the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices.
Page 190: Where To Install The Memory Module
Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options 7.4.1 Where to Install the Memory Module Install memory modules to the memory slots in the server. One memory bank consists of Slots A and B in this server. To add more memory, install a pair of memory modules, each having the same capacity, to the corresponding slots in the sequence of Bank 2, Bank 1, and Bank 0.
Page 191 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Notes When Installing Memory The memory used in this server is composed of a pair of DIMM. Make sure to install a pair of DIMMs, each having the same capacity. ● Identifying Memory Modules Check that the number beginning with "CA"...
Page 192: How To Install Memory Module
Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options 7.4.3 How to Install Memory Module Turn off the server and connected devices, and unplug all power cables from the outlet. Remove the side cover. "7.2 Removing and Attaching Covers" (pg.176) Touch a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity. Remove the ventilation system cover above the memory slots.
Page 193 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Open the retention clips on both sides of the slot and insert the memory module. Align a notch of the memory module to correspond with the memory slot and insert the module perpendicularly to the slot.
Page 194: Defective Memory Disconnection Function
Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options 7.4.4 Defective Memory Disconnection Function This server is equipped with the defective memory disconnection function. This function disconnects the memory judged to be defective (abnormal) during Power On Self Test (POST) to start the server. When POST is executed, if the memory capacity is discovered to be smaller than the capacity of the memory installed, there is a possibility of memory defect.
Page 195: Installing An Expansion Card
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.5 Installing an Expansion Card This section explains the types of expansion card, notes and installation procedures. • When installing or removing an expansion card, turn off the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices. Also unplug all power cables from the outlet.
Page 196: Where To Install An Expansion Card
Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options 7.5.1 Where to Install an Expansion Card The server has five PCI slots to accommodate up to five expansion cards. Rear Front ↓Baseboard PCI slot 5 (32bit33MHz) PCI slot 4 (64bit133MHz) PCI slot 3 (64bit133MHz) PCI slot 2 (64bit100MHz) PCI slot 1 (64bit100MHz) The clock frequency depends on the number and specifications of the expansion cards installed.
Page 197: Installable Expansion Cards And Notes On Installation
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.5.2 Installable Expansion Cards and Notes on Installation ■ Installable Expansion Cards Up to five expansion cards listed on the following table can be installed in the server. table: List of Installable Expansion Cards Number...
Page 198 Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options ■ Notes on Installing Expansion Cards • Install installable expansion cards only. • Before installing an expansion card, refer to "PRIMERGY ServerBooks" supplied with the server, and "Supplement" supplied with options. Also, check the following for respective expansion cards. ●...
Page 199 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ● When a RAID Ctrl 2-Channel 128MB w/ BBU (PG-142E3) is Installed and an Internal Hard Disk Unit is Connected When connecting to the internal hard disk after installing the RAID Ctrl 2-Channel 128MB w/ BBU (PG-142E3), it is necessary to reconnect the SCSI cable of the internal hard disk from the onboard connector to the RAID card.
Page 200 Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options ● When the Eth. Ctrl 1000-BASE-T Cu (PG-1852) is Installed in Slot 5 Before installing the Eth. Ctrl 1000-BASE-T Cu (PG-1852) in Slot 5, remove the cover from the Eth. Ctrl 1000-BASE-T Cu (PG-1852). Cover Screws When installing the card to the PCI board, use the four stoppers to fasten the card.
Page 201 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ● Connecting the Server Control Cable and Internal Power Cable When installing the remote service board, the server control cable and internal power cable need to be connected. Connect the cables that came with the remote service board as shown in the figure below: the server control cable and internal power cable connected to the ports on the remote service board and the ports on the baseboard respectively.
Page 202: How To Install An Expansion Card
Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options To make it easier to connect the server control cable into the server control port, apply pressure from the cable side to the port side. To use the remote service board, ServerView is required. Be sure to install it. For how to install ServerView, refer to "6.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView]"...
Page 203 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide When installing a card in Slot 5, remove the dummy card from the PCI board and install the expansion card to the PCI board. 1. Lift the stopper latches or slightly bend the PCI board outward to remove the PCI dummy card.
Page 204 Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options Firmly press the expansion card into the connector of the PCI slot and put the slide lock back in place to lock. Slide lock Attach the side cover. ■ Removing the Expansion Card To remove the expansion card, simply reverse the installation procedures.
Page 205: Installing Internal Hard Disk Units
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.6 Installing Internal Hard Disk Units This section explains how to install internal hard disk units. • When installing or removing internal hard disk units, turn off the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices. Also unplug all power cables from the outlet.
Page 206: Where To Install Internal Hard Disk Units
Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options 7.6.1 Where to Install Internal Hard Disk Units Install internal hard disk units in 3.5-inch storage bay. By, installing the optional internal hard disk unit conversion kit, it becomes possible to convert a 5 inch storage bay to a 3.5 inch storage bay.
Page 207: Installable Internal Hard Disk Units And Notes
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.6.2 Installable Internal Hard Disk Units and Notes Before installing an internal hard disk unit, check the following points. ■ Installable Internal Hard Disk Units The following types of SCSI hard disks can be installed in this server.
Page 208 Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options ■ SCSI ID and Order of Installation The numbers and SCSI IDs of the 3.5-inch storage bays are as follows. The SCSI IDs for internal hard disk units are set automatically. [Standard drive cage (1ch)] [With Upgrade kit 6 hard disks [With internal hard disk 2 channel (2x3)]...
Page 209 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Connections Internal hard disk units are connected as described below. For an array type (array system configuration) install the RAID Ctrl 0-Channel 128MB w/ BBU in PCI slot 1. For a basic RAID card conversion kit, install the RAID Ctrl 2-Channel 128MB w/ BBU (PGB1U42E3) in PCI slot 1.
Page 210 Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options [RAID Ctrl 2-Channel 128MB w/ BBU (PG-142E3)] Terminal resistor Secondary IDE connector RAID Ctrl 2-Channel 128MB w/ BBU (PG-142E3) SCSI connector B Terminal resistor Secondary IDE connector RAID Ctrl 2-Channel 128MB w/ BBU (PG-142E3) SCSI connector B...
Page 211: How To Install The Internal Hard Disk Unit
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.6.3 How to Install the Internal Hard Disk Unit Turn off the server and connected devices, and unplug all power cables from the outlet. Slide the drive cover up. When the drive cover is locked, unlock the drive cover before sliding it up.
Page 212: How To Remove The Internal Hard Disk Unit
Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options Install the internal hard disk unit into the server unit. Push the unit into the bay with the handle up and pull down the handle to secure. Handle Attach the hard disk cover. 7.6.4 How to Remove the Internal Hard Disk Unit Turn off the server and connected devices, and unplug all power cables from the outlet.
Page 213: Replacing The Failed Internal Hard Disk Unit
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Install a dummy unit or a new hard disk unit. Attach the hard disk cover. 7.6.5 Replacing the Failed Internal Hard Disk Unit When an array system is configured with this server, a failed hard disk unit can be replaced and the restoration can be performed without turning off the server and peripheral devices (hot swappable/hot pluggable).
Page 214: Installing 5-Inch Internal Options
Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options 7.7 Installing 5-inch Internal Options This section explains how to install a 5-inch internal device like DAT(72) unit. Unlike external devices, internal device does not need to be connected to the outlet because its power is supplied from the server. In addition, it offers the advantage of space saving.
Page 215: Installable 5-Inch Internal Devices And Notes
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.7.2 Installable 5-inch Internal Devices and Notes This section explains installable 5-inch internal devices, SCSI IDs, and connections. Check this section before installing. ■ Installable 5-inch Internal Devices The following types of 5-inch internal devices can be installed in this server.
Page 216 Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options [Onboard SCSI connector] Terminal resistor Secondary IDE connector SCSI connector B [Internal hard disk unit bay conversion kit] Secondary IDE connector SCSI connector A SCSI connector B...
Page 217: How To Install The 5-Inch Internal Device
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide [SCSI Ctrl U160(PG-128)] Terminal resistor Secondary IDE connector SCSI Ctrl U160(PG-128) SCSI connector A SCSI connector B 7.7.3 How to Install the 5-inch Internal Device Perform the following procedures to install a 5-inch internal device. When installing the internal hard disk unit conversion kit the procedures vary.
Page 218 Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options Remove the dummy unit. Pull the dummy unit out slowly towards you, keeping the tabs on the 5-inch storage bay rails (on both sides) pressed inward. Tabs Be sure to keep the removed dummy units for later use. Detach the 5-inch storage bay rails from the removed dummy unit.
Page 219 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Install the internal device to the 5-inch storage bay. Push it into the bay to install the internal device until it clicks. Remove the ventilation system cover on the system fan. Ventilation system cover Connect a SCSI cable to the 5-inch internal devices.
Page 220: How To Install The Internal Hard Disk Unit Bay Conversion Kit
Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options Connect the SCSI cable to the onboard SCSI port or the SCSI Ctrl U160 (PG- 128). When connecting to the onboard SCSI port Onboard SCSI connector B When connecting to the SCSI Ctrl U160 For how to install a SCSI Ctrl U160, refer to "7.5.3 How to Install an Expansion Card" ( pg.202).
Page 221 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Remove the two dummy units. Pull the dummy unit out slowly towards you, keeping the latches on the 5-inch storage bay rails (on both sides) pressed inward. Latches Be sure to keep the removed dummy units for later use.
Page 222 Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options Install the internal hard disk unit bay conversion kit. Push it into the 5-inch bay until it clicks. Remove the ventilation system cover on the system fan. Ventilation system cover...
Page 223 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Connect the SCSI cable, power cable, and SMB cable to the internal hard disk unit bay conversion kit. Internal hard disk unit bay conversion kit SCSI cable SMB cable Power cable Install the cable clamp to the SMB cable connector to fasten the SMB cable.
Page 224 Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options Connect the SCSI cable to the onboard SCSI or RAID Ctrl 2-Channel 128MB w/ BBU (PG-142E3). When connecting to the onboard SCSI port Onboard SCSI connector B When connecting to the RAID Ctrl 2-Channel 128MB w/ BBU For how to install the RAID Ctrl 2-Channel 128MB w/ BBU, refer to "7.5.3 How to Install an Expansion Card"...
Page 225: Installing A Parallel Port
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.8 Installing a Parallel Port When a parallel port is necessary, install an optional parallel port. For the parallel port location, refer to "1.3.2 Server (Rear View)" ( pg.25). • When installing or removing a parallel port, turn off the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices.
Page 226 Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options Remove the parallel port connector panel from the rear side. Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the hole at the center of the panel. Move the screwdriver to the right and left and pull the panel off. [Rear] Connect a parallel cable to the onboard parallel connector and attach the connector of the cable to the rear panel.
Page 227: Connecting External Scsi Devices
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.9 Connecting External SCSI Devices This section explains connection of external SCSI devices. 7.9.1 Connecting a Hard Disk Cabinet When a RAID Ctrl 2-Channel 128MB w/ BBU (PG-142E3) is used, a hard disk cabinet (PRIMERGY SX30) can be connected to configure a large-capacity array system.
Page 228 Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options ■ Notes on Connecting External SCSI Devices ● Terminal Resistor Install a terminal resistor to the external SCSI device at the end of the daisy chain. Alternatively, use the auto termination function of the external SCSI device. Be sure to use the terminal resistor supplied with a SCSI device only on that device.
Page 229: Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware And Utilities
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities This chapter explains how to make the environment settings necessary to operate the server and how to use each utility. 8.1 Switch Settings ....... . 230 8.2 BIOS Setup Utility .
Page 230: Switch Settings
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.1 Switch Settings The BIOS password setting can be deleted through the switch block settings. Do not change the switch settings except when deleting the BIOS password. 8.1.1 Switch Location and Settings ■ Switch Location The switch block of the server is located on the baseboard as shown below.
Page 231: Bios Setup Utility
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.2 BIOS Setup Utility This section explains settings for the BIOS Setup Utility and items regarding each setting. 8.2.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility The following explains how to start and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Page 232 Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities While the message "<F2> BIOS Setup / <F12> BOOT Menu" is displayed, pressing the [F12] key causes the Boot Menu screen to appear when POST completes. Boot Menu 1. CD-ROM Drive 2. +Diskette 3. +Hard Drive 4.
Page 233 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Use the [↑] [↓] keys to select the exit mode. To save configuration changes before exiting: Move the cursor to [Save Changes & Exit] and press the [Enter] key. The message "Save configuration changes and exit now?" is displayed.
Page 234: Main Menu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.2.2 Main Menu The [Main] menu is initially displayed when you start the BIOS Setup Utility. Settings for time and date and for the drives are configured on the [Main] menu. table: Items on the Main Menu Item Setting Description...
Page 235: Ide Drive Submenu
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.2.3 IDE Drive Submenu Sets the type and operating mode for connected IDE devices. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Exit Secondary Master [CD-ROM] Item Specific Help Type: [Auto] Transfer Mode: [Disabled] LBA Translation:...
Page 236: Boot Options Submenu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.2.4 Boot Options Submenu Sets system startup options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Exit Boot Options Item Specific Help POST Errors: [Halt On All Errors] Keyboard Check: [Enabled] SM Error Halt: [Disabled] Fast Boot: [Disabled] Quiet Boot:...
Page 237: Advanced Menu
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide table: Items on the Boot Options Submenu Item Setting Description Boot Sequence • CD-ROM Drive The order of reading the OS is set by pressing [Enter]. • Diskette Use the [+] [-] keys to change the order of priority for the •...
Page 238: Peripheral Configuration Submenu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities table: Items on the Advanced Menu Item Setting Description Multiprocessor Specification 1.4 (Fixed Indicates the multiprocessor table version in use. parameter) The multiprocessor table is necessary for the operating system for multiprocessors to recognize the system's multiprocessor specifications.
Page 239 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide table: Items on the Peripheral Configuration Submenu Item Setting Description Parallel Mode • Printer Sets the data transfer mode of the parallel port. • Bidirection (at the time of purchase) • EPP • ECP Diskette Controller •...
Page 240: Pci Configuration Submenu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.2.7 PCI Configuration Submenu Configures the PCI device. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Exit PCI Configuration Item Specific Help > PCI SLOTS Configuration: > PCI IRQ Configuration: Help Change Values Select Item Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu...
Page 241: Advanced System Configuration Submenu
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.2.8 Advanced System Configuration Submenu This menu performs CPU, memory and USB related settings. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Exit Advanced System Configuration Item Specific Help PCI Bus Parity Checking: [Enabled] Memory Redundancy:...
Page 242 Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities table: Items on the Advanced System Configuration Submenu Item Setting Description NX Memory Protection Disabled (Fixed Configures the CPU internal setting. parameter) CPU MC Status Clear Next Boot (Fixed Configures the CPU internal setting. parameter) Enhanced SpeedStep Disabled (Fixed...
Page 243: Power On/Off Submenu
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.2.9 Power On/Off Submenu Configures power On/Off settings. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Exit Advanced System Configuration Item Specific Help Power Off Source Software: [Enabled] Power Button: [Enabled] Power On Source [Bios Controlled]...
Page 244: Ipmi Submenu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities table: Items on the Power On/Off Submenu Item Setting Description Power Failure Recovery • Always On Sets whether to turn the power on or off after a • Always Off temporary main power outage due to power •...
Page 245: Security Menu
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide table: Items on the IPMI Submenu Item Setting Description LAN Setting Configure the network. Press the [Enter] key to display the [LAN Setting] submenu. Set the following items. Local IP address Set the IP address of the onboard LAN.
Page 246 Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities table: Items on the Security Menu Item Setting Description Set System Password Sets a system password. Setting a system password makes it necessary to enter the password in order to access this server. A setup password must be specified. Press the [Enter] key to display the password input window.
Page 247: Server Menu
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.2.12 Server Menu The [Server] menu sets the server options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Exit O/S Boot Timeout: [Disabled] Item Specific Help Action: [Reset] Timeout Value: ASR&R Boot Delay: Power Cycle Delay:...
Page 248 Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities table: Items on the Server Menu Item Setting Description ASR&R Boot Delay • 2 (at the time of purchase) Sets the standby time for startup after shutdown due • 1–30 to trouble (such as overheating) in minutes. The system restarts after the set standby time.
Page 249 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Console Redirection Submenu This submenu configures detailed settings for console redirection. table: Items on the Console Redirection Menu Item Setting Description Console Redirection • Disabled (at the time of Sets whether to enable or disable console redirection.
Page 250: Exit Menu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.2.13 Exit Menu This menu exits the BIOS Setup Utility. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Exit Item Specific Help Save Changes & Exit Discard Changes & Exit Get Default Values Load Previous Values Help Change Values Select Item...
Page 251: Scsi Setup Utility
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.3 SCSI Setup Utility This section explains settings for the SCSI Setup Utility and items regarding each setting. 8.3.1 Starting and Exiting the SCSI Setup Utility The following explains how to start and exit the SCSI Setup Utility.
Page 252 Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities Operations on the submenu are the same as those on the [Main] menu. Use the [↑] [↓] [←] [→] keys to select the item whose setting is to be changed. Press the [Enter] key. The setting to be changed is displayed.
Page 253: Main Menu
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.3.2 Main Menu The [Main] menu is displayed when you start the SCSI Setup Utility. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPT BIOS-IME-n.nn.nn <Boot Adapter List> <Global Properties> LSI Logic Host Bus Adapters Adapter...
Page 254: Boot Adapter List
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.3.3 Boot Adapter List A list of Boot Adapters is displayed. Press the [F2] key from the [Main] menu window, select [Boot Adapter List] and press the [Enter] key to display the window. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPT BIOS-IME-n.nn.nn Boot Adapter List Insert=Add an adapter Delete=Remove an adapter...
Page 255: Global Properties
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.3.4 Global Properties A list of Boot Adapters is displayed. Press the [F2] key from the [Main] menu window, select [Global Properties] and press the [Enter] key to display the window. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPT BIOS-IME-n.nn.nn...
Page 256: Adapter Properties
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.3.5 Adapter Properties Detailed configuration information of SCSI adapters on the SCSI bus is set. Press the [F2] key from the [Main] menu window, select [Adapter] and press the [Enter] key to display the window. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPT BIOS-IME-n.nn.nn Adapter Properties...
Page 257 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Device Properties Submenu Select [Device Properties] in the [Adapter Properties] window and press the [Enter] key to display the submenu. table: Items on the Device Properties Submenu Item Setting Description Restore Defaults Reads default values for the controller.
Page 258: Formatting Hard Disks Physically
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.3.6 Formatting Hard Disks Physically On this server, physical formatting cannot be performed from SCSI Setup Utility menus. When a hard disk must be formatted physically, perform the following procedures to run the SCSI Low-Level Format Utility.
Page 259 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance This chapter explains the necessary operations after starting to use this server as well as daily care and maintenance. 9.1 Daily Maintenance ......260 9.2 Troubleshooting .
Page 260: Chapter 9 Operation And Maintenance
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.1 Daily Maintenance This section explains how to check the status of the operating server, as well as how to perform daily maintenance. 9.1.1 Checking the Server Condition ■ Checking Each LED This server is equipped with LEDs that display various hardware conditions. Check the server status via each LED after starting the server.
Page 261: Cleaning
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ● When a System Fan Fails To verify the position of the faulty system fan, use ServerView or check the status LED of the system fan in the server. For faulty fans, refer to "Contact Information" in "Start Guide", and contact your maintenance engineer and have it replaced as soon as possible.
Page 262 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Cleaning the Server Interior In dusty environments, dust deposits in the server. Dust deposits may cause a server failure, fire, or electric shock. To keep the PRIMERGY server in good condition, use a vacuum cleaner periodically to remove dust deposits.
Page 263 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Remove the ball and rinse it with water. Flip the mouse over to remove the ball. Afterwards, wash it with water. Clean the inside of the mouse. Wipe the inside of the mouse, the roller, and the bottom cover with a damp cloth.
Page 264 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Optional Devices For cleaning optional devices, refer to "PRIMERGY ServerBooks" supplied with the server, and "Supplement" supplied with options.
Page 265: Troubleshooting
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 9.2 Troubleshooting This section explains the resolutions when the server is not running properly or when error messages are displayed. For each situation, refer to the following. If the problem is not resolved after performing the following troubleshooting, refer to "Contact Information" in "Start Guide", and contact your maintenance engineer.
Page 266 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ● The server does not recognize the connected RS-232C device. • Check whether serial port 1 has been set to be used as a server management port. Through configuration with the BIOS Setup Utility, Serial Port 1 on the server can be used as a server management port.
Page 267 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ● Typing the keyboard does not display any characters, or the mouse cursor does not move. Check to see whether the keyboard and mouse are connected properly. If they are not connected, turn the server off and then connect the cables to the server. For the connection location, refer to "Start Guide".
Page 268: Error Messages
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ SCSI Device (Internal/External) ● The unit does not operate properly. • Check to see whether the internal cable is connected properly. If it is not connected, correctly connect the internal cable. For the connection location, refer to "7.7.2 Installable 5-inch Internal Devices and Notes"...
Page 269 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide table: List of POST Errors Message Description Critical memory error occurred - system halted The memory is abnormal. Power off the server and turn it back on. If the message still appears, check the error log and replace Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn the faulty memory.
Page 270 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance table: List of POST Errors Message Description Check date and time settings The set date and time is invalid. Start the BIOS Setup Utility and then enter the current date and time. If the message still appears, the keyboard must be replaced.
Page 271 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide table: List of POST Errors Message Description System Management Configuration changed The hardware configuration changed or is invalid. If this is displayed right after changing the hardware configuration, disregard it. If the same message is displayed again, check the...
Page 272 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance table: List of POST Errors Message Description Operating system not found The OS to start cannot be found. Check to see whether a floppy disk is unnecessarily inserted, whether the cables of each device are connected correctly, or whether the hard disk was successfully accessed during POST.
Page 273 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Server Management Tools Error Messages The following error messages may appear while executing Server Management Tools. In such cases, perform the corresponding resolutions. If messages other than the following are displayed, refer to "Contact Information" in "Start Guide", and contact your maintenance engineer.
Page 274: Software Troubleshooting
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.2.3 Software Troubleshooting This section explains software related troubleshooting. For troubles during OS installation or system operation, refer to the following contents. ■ Trouble at a ServerStart Startup ● After a boot from the ServerStart CD-ROM, nothing is displayed on the screen.
Page 275 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Error Messages during Installation The following error messages may appear during installation using ServerStart. Check the corrective action against the relevant error. ● "WzDiskAdmin: System Error! ......, Last Error: Device preparations are not complete. " is displayed Optional SCSI devices (e.g., hard disk cabinet or DAT unit) may be connected.
Page 276 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Error Window Appears after LAN Driver Installation (on Windows Server 2003) The following window may appear when the installation of the LAN driver to the [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices] starts. This is because the LAN driver for the network adapter recognized immediately after the OS installation is not updated.
Page 277 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Event Log Errors after Installation After installation, the following events may be displayed in Event Viewer. Check and perform the corrective action against the relevant event. table: List of Event Log Errors That Can Occur after Installation...
Page 278 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ● Reducing the installed memory to collect the memory dump There must be enough free disk space that matches the size of the installed memory; therefore, reduce the installed memory to a collectable size. Check the memory dump settings when changing the installed memory size. For setting procedures, refer to "5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting"...
Page 279 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ SNMP Service does not Startup Regardless of whether the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is installed, if the SNMP service is not started, perform the following procedure to start the SNMP service: Click [Start] → [Management tools] → [Computer Management] in this order.
Page 280: System Event Log
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.3 System Event Log To operate system event log, use Server Management Tools. When the area for writing to the system event log is full, the server is set to automatically overwrite older event logs. For details on this setting, refer to "8.2.10 IPMI Submenu" ( Pg.244) under the [Advanced] menu of the BIOS Setup Utility.
Page 281 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Enter the following command and press the [Enter] key. A:\SMTOOL\>IPMIVIEW.EXE The menu window of Server Management Tools appears. FUJITSU SIEMENS IPMI-Tool - Vn.nn COMPUTERS General Information Temperature Information Fan Information Voltage Information Powersupply Information System Event Log (SEL)
Page 282: Viewing The System Event Log
The menu window of Server Management Tools appears. Use the [↑] and [↓] keys to select [System Event Log (SEL)], and press the [Enter] key. When the [SYSTEM EVENT LOG (SEL)] window is displayed, check the event log list. FUJITSU SIEMENS SYSTEM EVENT LOG (SEL) COMPUTERS...
Page 283 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Enter the name of the file to save the system event log to, and press the [Enter] key. The system event log is saved to the floppy disk under the specified file name. ■ Deleting the System Event Log Start Server Management Tools.
Page 284: Security
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.4 Security Security features are provided in order to protect the server hardware and software from theft. Additional security functions, which prevent unauthorized use, provided by the BIOS Setup Utility are also available to help maintain a highly reliable data security system.
Page 285: Security Against Unauthorized Use
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Rack Type Lock the rack door to protect the hardware in the rack from theft or tampering. To close the rack door, shut the door and return the rack handle, and turn the rack key.
Page 286 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Setting a Password The password is set in the BIOS Setup Utility. For details on the BIOS Setup Utility, refer to "8.2.11 Security Menu" ( Pg.245). Start the BIOS Setup Utility. "8.2.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility" (Pg.231) Select the [Security] menu and select the type of password to set.
Page 287: Security When Disposing The Server
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 9.4.3 Security When Disposing the Server ■ Notes regarding the Deletion of Data from the Hard Disk When Disposing or Transferring the Server When disposing or transferring a server that has been used, the data in the hard disk may be read and used unscrupulously.
Page 288: Backup
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.5 Backup This server utilizes high-reliability components and hard disks, however, as a precautionary measure, it is recommended that periodic backups be taken of the data. 9.5.1 Importance of Backups A backup of data stored on the server is required for data restoration in the event of server trouble resulting in a system failure or accidental data loss due to operational errors.
Page 289 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ● Head Cleaning Airborne dust and dust from the magnetic media can collect on the head of the magnetic tape device. To remove this dust, head cleaning must be implemented. Implement head cleaning when the device displays a cleaning request.
Page 290 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ● Ejecting Media after a Backup Some backup software products provide functions for ejecting media after a backup is completed. Such functions will rewind the tape after a backup is completed and then eject the media from the drive. Be sure to execute this function for autoloader/library devices.
Page 291: Restoring The System
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 9.6 Restoring the System In the unfortunate event where the system file, system configuration, or environment changes during startup are corrupted, use the repair information stored on the recovery disk created at the installation to restore the system.
Page 292: For A Windows 2000 Server
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.6.2 For a Windows 2000 Server ● Items Required • Windows 2000 Server CD-ROM • Windows 2000 Server system recovery disk (created beforehand) • Windows 2000 Server First Step Guide Follow "Windows 2000 Server First Step Guide" to start Windows 2000 Server setup.
Page 293: Reinstalling The Os
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 9.7 Reinstalling the OS This section explains the procedure for reinstalling the OS. 9.7.1 Checking before OS Reinstallation ■ Removing the Optional Devices Remove the following optional devices before reinstalling the OS. Install or connect them after OS installation.
Page 294: Changing Os Settings
When you will reduce the number of CPUs from two to one or disable Hyper- Threading, change the OS to the uni-processor kernel. For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com). Hyper-Threading is enabled at the time of purchase. For functions and settings of Hyper-Threading, refer to "8.2.8 Advanced System Configuration Submenu"...
Page 295 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide In search method selection, select [Display known drivers for this device and select a driver from the list.] and click [Next]. The [Select Device Driver] window appears. Select [Show all hardware of this device class]. From the [Manufacturers] list, select [(Standard computer)].
Page 296 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance Click [Yes]. The computer shuts down and restarts automatically. Add an optional CPU or change the Hyper-Threading setting in the BIOS Setup Utility. "7.3 Installing a CPU" (Pg.181) "8.2.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility" (Pg.231) "8.2.8 Advanced System Configuration Submenu"...
Page 297: Maintenance Service
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide 9.9 Maintenance Service This section explains the details of the maintenance service. If the cause of the failure is uncertain or if the original condition cannot be restored, contact the seller or your maintenance engineer.
Page 298: Contacting Maintenance Support
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.9.2 Contacting Maintenance Support Before contacting maintenance support, check the following. For the maintenance support, refer to "Contact Information" in "Start Guide". ● Item • Model name and product ID of the server They are described on the label on the server. For the label location, refer to "Start Guide". •...
Page 299: Appendix
Appendix This appendix explains the specifications for the server and for its hardware options. A Server Specifications ......300 B Specifications for Hardware Options .
Page 300: A Server Specifications
A　Server Specifications Server Specifications This section explains the specifications for the server. Diskless Type table: Server Specifications - Diskless Type Item Functions and Specifications Product ID PGQT2027A PGQT2025A PGQT2023A PGUT2023A ® ® 64-bit Intel Xeon™ 64-bit Intel Xeon™ ® Standard Processor 3.60E GHz/ Processor 3.20E GHz/ 64-bit Intel...
Page 301: Scsi Type
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide SCSI Type table: Server Specifications - SCSI Type Item Functions and Specifications Product ID PGQT2023G ® Standard 64-bit Intel Xeon™ Processor 3.0E GHz/2MB With the – conversion kit modules Number of multiplication 512MB (256MB DDRI 333 SDRAM-DIMM × 2) Standard 512MB / 1GB / 2GB (DIMM ×...
Page 302: B Specifications For Hardware Options
B　Specifications for Hardware Options Specifications for Hardware Options This section explains the specifications for hardware options for the server. When you have bought a hardware option as a standard option, check that the package contains the following items before use. Should it happen that items are missing, refer to "Contact Information"...
Page 303: Internal Hard Disk Units
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Internal Hard Disk Units ■ Package • Hard disk unit (1) ■ Specifications table: Internal Hard Disk Unit Specifications Model PG-HDH71K PG-HDH41K PG-HDH31K PG-HDH75K Interface Ultra320 SCSI Storage media 3.5-inch hard disk 73.4GB 146.8GB 300GB 73.4GB...
Page 304: Power Cord Selection
B　Specifications for Hardware Options Power Cord Selection The power cord for this unit has been packed separately and has been selected according to the country of destination. It must be used to prevent electric shock. Use the following guidelines if it is necessary to replace the original cord set.
Page 305 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ● For units set at 230 V (outside of the United States and Canada): Use a cord set consisting of a minimum AWG according to the table above and a grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 250 V. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed and should be marked HAR.
Page 306: C Using The Server Management Port
C　Using the Server Management Port Using the Server Management Port This server supports the remote control function. When a personal computer (PC) is connected to the server management port of this server with an RS-232C cross cable, the PC can be used to control (turn on/off and reset) the server power supply.
Page 307: Connecting The Server To A Pc
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Connecting the Server to a PC Connect the server to a PC using an RS-232C cross cable. [Server - Rear] RS-232C cross cable Server management port [PC - Rear] Serial port Configuring the Terminal Software (PC) Perform the settings to enable use of the remote control function using terminal software on the PC.
Page 308: Remote Power Supply Control
C　Using the Server Management Port (Window example) Remote Power Supply Control The server power supply can be remote-controlled with the terminal software on the PC. The menus to be displayed differ depending on whether the server is on or off. ■...
Page 309 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide ● When the server is on The following window appears. The server can be reset, restarted, or turned off. ****************************************** Welcome to System TX200 S2 BMC FW: 0n.nn SDRR: nn.nn State: On (na = Currently not available)
Page 310 C　Using the Server Management Port ● When the server is off The following window appears. The server can be turned on. ****************************************** Welcome to System TX200 S2 BMC FW: 0n.nn SDRR: nn.nn State: On (na = Currently not available) ****************************************** REMOTE MAINTENANCE MENU na Immediate Power Down na Immediate Reset...
Page 311: D Recycling
PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Recycling This section explains how to recycle this server. ■ Disposing of the Server When scrapping this server, refer to "Contact Information" in "Start Guide", and contact your sales representative or maintenance engineer. This server must be disposed of as industrial waste.
Page 312 D　Recycling...
Page 313 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Index Configuration file Close/save ..... . .74 Active Directory..... 274 Open/create .
Page 314 How to Create Driver Disks ... . 114 Windows 2000 Server ..135, 139 Memory Dump Setting ....134 Windows Server 2003 .
Page 315 PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User’s Guide Windows Update ....153 Saving logs ......282 SCSI cable .
Page 317 FUJITSU LIMITED • 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 without the prior written...

Fujitsu PRIMERGY TX200 S2 User Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 2 Checking before os Installation

Chapter 3 OS Installation Using Serverstart

Chapter 4 Manual os Installation

Chapter 5 Operations after os Installation

Chapter 6 High Reliability Tool

Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options

Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities

Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance

Appendix

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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