Page 1 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual - English PRIMERGY CX272 S1 Server Node Upgrade and Maintenance Manual February 2014...
Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks
– The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice. – Fujitsu assumes no liability for damages to third party copyrights or other rights arising from the use of any information in this manual. – No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Fujitsu.
Page 3 The device has not been designed or manufactured for uses which demand an extremely high level of safety and carry a direct and serious risk of life or body if such safety cannot be assured. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 4 Please consult the sales staff of Fujitsu if intending to use this product for high safety use. Measures against momentary voltage drop This product may be affected by a momentary voltage drop in the power supply caused by lightning.
Page 5 Only for the Japanese market: Although described in this manual, some sections do not apply to the Japanese market. These options and routines include: – CSS (Customer Self Service) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 6: Version History
Version history Version history Issue number Reason for update 1.0 / April 2013 Initial release 2.0 / July 2013 Chapter 6.1 3.0 / February 2014 Chapter 5.2.9 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Removing the server node from the Dual Node Cluster Server ......42 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 8 Viewing and clearing the System Event Log (SEL) ..87 5.2.7.1 Viewing the SEL ......87 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 9 Removing an expansion card ....120 6.3.3.3 Installing an expansion card ....121 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 10 Concluding steps ......149 Removing memory modules ....151 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 11 Installing the CMOS battery ....186 9.1.4 Concluding steps ......187 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 12 Connectors and indicators on the system board ..225 11.2.1.1 Onboard connectors ..... 225 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 13 LAN indicators ......230 11.3 Minimum startup configuration ....232 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 14 Contents Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 15: Introduction
"Documents you need at hand" on page CAUTION! The document at hand comprises procedures of a wide range of complexity. Check the profile of qualification for technicians before assigning tasks. Before you start, carefully read "Classification of procedures" on page Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 16: Where To Find Which Information
For information on documents you need to have with you when leaving for maintaining a server see "Documents you need at hand" on page All documentation on PRIMERGY hardware and ServerView software is available online from the Fujitsu manuals server at: – (global market) http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com –...
Page 17: Notational Conventions
"Classification of procedures" on page 20 indicates the average task duration, see "Average task duration" on page 22 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 18 Introduction Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 19: Before You Start
"Tools you need at hand" on page Installing optional components The "PRIMERGY CX272 S1 Server Node Operating manual" gives an introduction to server features and provides an overview of available hardware options. Use the Fujitsu ServerView Suite management software to prepare hardware expansions.
Page 20: Classification Of Procedures
Before you start Please contact your local Fujitsu customer service partner for details on how to order expansion kits or spare parts. Use the Fujitsu Illustrated Spares Catalog to identify the required spare part and obtain technical data and order information.
Page 21: Upgrade And Repair Units (Uru)
Components that are handled as Upgrade Units – Expansion cards – Battery backup units – Memory modules – USB Flash Module (UFM) Components that are handled solely as Repair Units – CMOS battery Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 22: Field Replaceable Units (Fru)
Maintenance procedures involving Field Replaceable Units must be performed exclusively by Fujitsu service personnel or technicians trained by Fujitsu. Please note that unauthorized interference with the system will void the warranty and exempt the manufacturer from all liability. Components that are handled as Field Replaceable Units –...
Page 23: Tools You Need At Hand
Tools you need at hand When preparing the maintenance task, ensure that all required tools are available according to the overview below. You will find a list of required tools at the beginning of each procedure. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 24 SW5 / PZ2 M3 x 4.5 mm Phillips UFM nylon (white) screw PH1 / (+) No. 1 A3C40109082 HDD Bracket A3C40160157 node kit QPN: MS30040FEQ0 Table 2: List of required tools and used screws Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 25 3.5" card kit MS0605FD40 #S2LR L6/2 NODE/2 PSU w/o Expander B. SKD #S2LR L6/2 A3C40151505 NODE/2 PSU w/o MS06025FD10 Expander B. SKD COUNTERSINK SCREW 6#32 Table 2: List of required tools and used screws Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 26: Documents You Need At Hand
– Unless stated otherwise, all manuals are available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com under Industry standard servers or from the ServerView Suite DVD 2 supplied with your PRIMERGY server. For the Japanese market please use the following address: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/ Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 27: Documents For The Server Node
ServerView Suite DVD 2, online, or as a " 安全上のご注意 " for the printed copy Japanese market "PRIMERGY CX272 S1 Server available from the ServerView Suite DVD 2 Node" Operating Manual or online "D3306 BIOS Setup Utility for Information on configurable BIOS options PRIMERGY CX272 S1"...
Page 28: Documents For The Dual Node Cluster Server
ServerView Suite "PRIMERGY CX420 S1 Dual available from the ServerView Suite DVD 2 Node Cluster Server" Operating or online Manual Table 4: Documentation you need at hand for the Dual Node Cluster Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 29: Important Information
Failure to do so can cause electric shock or damage. Before starting up During installation and before operating the device, observe the instructions ● on environmental conditions for your device. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 30 Ethernet cabling has to comply with EN 50173 and EN 50174-1/2 standards ● or ISO/IEC 11801 standard respectively. The minimum requirement is a Category 5 shielded cable for 10/100 Ethernet, or a Category 5e cable for Gigabit Ethernet. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 31 Failure to do so can cause electric shock. Do not damage or modify internal cables or devices. Doing so may cause a ● device failure, fire, or electric shock and will void the warranty and exempt the manufacturer from all liability. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 32 Cd Cadmium Hg Mercury Pb Lead Working with optical disk drives and media When working with optical disk drives, these instructions must be followed. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 33 If dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth, wiping from the center to the edge. Do not use benzene, thinners, water, record sprays, antistatic agents, or silicone-impregnated cloth. Be careful not to damage the CD/DVD/BD surface. ● Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 34 1. Looking directly at this beam is dangerous. Never remove parts of the optical disk drive casing! Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices Modules with electrostatic-sensitive devices are identified by the following sticker: Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 35 Place all the components on a pad which is free of electrostatic charge. ● For a detailed description of how to handle ESD components, see the relevant European or international standards (EN 61340-5-1, ANSI/ESD S20.20). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 36 If the server is integrated into an installation that draws power from an ● industrial power supply network with an IEC309 type connector, the power supply's fuse protection must comply with the requirements for non- industrial power supply networks for the type A connector. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 37: Ce Conformity
Important information CE conformity The system complies with the requirements of the EC directives 2004/108/EC regarding "Electromagnetic Compatibility" and 2006/95/EC "Low Voltage Directive". This is indicated by the CE marking (CE = Communauté Européenne). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 38: Fcc Class A Compliance Statement
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ● Fujitsu is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Fujitsu. The correction of interferences caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
Page 39: Environmental Protection
Important information Environmental protection Environmentally-friendly product design and development This product has been designed in accordance with the Fujitsu standard for "environmentally friendly product design and development". This means that key factors such as durability, selection and labeling of materials, emissions, packaging, ease of dismantling and recycling have been taken into account.
Page 40 Details regarding the return and recycling of devices and consumables within Europe can also be found in the "Returning used devices" manual, via your local Fujitsu branch or from our recycling center in Paderborn: Fujitsu Technology Solutions Recycling Center D-33106 Paderborn Tel.
Page 41: Basic Hardware Procedures
Ê Press the On/Off button either on the rear or on the corresponding front panel to shut down the server node. If the system is running an ACPI-compliant operating system, pressing the On / Off button will perform a graceful shutdown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 42: Removing The Server Node From The Dual Node Cluster Server
Follow the safety instructions in chapter "Important information" on ● page Figure 2: Removing the server node Ê Undo the locking mechanism (1) of the release lever and pull the server node out of the slot (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 43: Removing The Air Duct Brackets
(1). Ê Remove the air duct front bracket and the air duct rear bracket (2). Remove two screws from the air duct middle bracket (3). Ê Ê Remove the air duct middle bracket (4). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 44: Removing The Air Duct
Ê Slide the air duct out of the loops (see circles) and lift the air duct from the chassis. Removing the memory slot air ducts Figure 5: Removing the memory slot air ducts Ê Push the air ducts together (1) and pull them out (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 45: Installing The Memory Slot Air Ducts
Basic hardware procedures Installing the memory slot air ducts Figure 6: Mounting places for the memory slot air ducts 1 Air duct "L" 2 Air duct "R" Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 46 Ê Press down on the air ducts until they snap into the securing clips (2). Ensure to install the air ducts at the correct location as shown. The arrow on the air ducts has to show in the same direction as the arrow on the heat sinks. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 47: Installing The Air Duct Brackets
Ê Secure each air duct brackets to the chassis with four screws (two on each side) (1). Ê Secure the air duct middle bracket to the chassis with two screws (2). Screw type: M3 x 4.0 mm Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 48: Installing The Air Duct Bracket And The Optional Hdd Holder
Ê Install the air duct bracket middle in the middle of the air duct (see circle). Figure 11: Installing the optional HDD holder Ê Install the optional HDD holder above the front end of the air duct. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 49: Installing The Air Duct
Ê Lower the air duct onto the air duct brackets. Ensure that the air duct engages onto the centering bolts and that the air duct hooks in the loops on the air duct brackets (see circles). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 50: Removing The Tray Bracket And The Riser Card Bracket
You have to remove the tray bracket first because it overlaps with the riser card bracket. Figure 13: Removing the screws from the tray bracket Ê Remove the five screws of the tray bracket (see circles). Ê Remove the tray bracket to the right. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 51 Basic hardware procedures Figure 14: Removing the screws from the riser card bracket Ê Remove the two screws of the riser card bracket (see circles). Ê Remove the riser card bracket to the left. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 52: Installing Optional Hard Disks
Basic hardware procedures 4.11 Installing optional hard disks Figure 15: Positioning the optional hard disks Ê Position the optional HDDs into the carrier. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 53 Basic hardware procedures Figure 16: Assembling the optional hard disks Ê Assemble the 2 optional HDDs with 8 screws. Screw type: 0.4 Nm Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 54 Basic hardware procedures Figure 17: Connecting the cable to the optional hard disks Ê Insert the vertical type cable to HDD 1 and the right angle type cable to HDD 2. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 55 Basic hardware procedures Figure 18: Fastening the optional hard disks Ê Fasten the HDD carrier with 2 screws (see circles). Screw torque: 0.6 Nm Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 56 Basic hardware procedures Figure 19: Installing the expander card Ê Place the expander module to the chassis. Ensure that the expander card bracket engages onto the centering bolt (see circle). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 57 Basic hardware procedures Figure 20: Connecting optional hard disks Ê Connect the HDD power cables to the connectors of the expander board. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 58 Basic hardware procedures Figure 21: Securing screws Ê Secure the five screws of the riser module. Screw torque: 0.6 Nm Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 59: Installing The Sas Board
Installing the SAS board Figure 22: Installing SAS cables Ê Install the SAS cables to the expander board. Make sure to install the SAS cables to the expander board before you install the expander board. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 60 Basic hardware procedures Figure 23: Installing the expander board Ê Install the expander board. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 61 Basic hardware procedures Figure 24: Connecting the SAS board Ê Connect the SAS board (PSAS CP200i) to SAS cables. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 62 Basic hardware procedures Figure 25: Installing the SAS board Ê Install the SAS board (PSAS CP200i) as described in chapter "SAS RAID controller on PCI slot 2" on page 123. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 63: Installing The Expander Card
Basic hardware procedures 4.13 Installing the expander card Figure 26: Parts for installation of the expander board Riser card bracket Expander board expander riser board Table 5: Parts for installing the expander board Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 64 Basic hardware procedures Figure 27: Installing the expander riser board Ê Install the expander riser board to the expander board. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 65 Figure 28: Securing expander board with expander riser board to the riser module bracket Ê Secure the expander card and the installed expander riser board into its bracket with the screws (see circles). Screw torque: 0.6 Nm Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 66 Basic hardware procedures Figure 29: Installing the expander board Ê Place the expander module to the chassis. Ensure that the expander card bracket engages onto the centering bolt (see circle). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 67 Basic hardware procedures Figure 30: Securing the expander board Ê Place the expander board onto the air duct bracket and secure the screws at the rear (see circles). Screw torque: 0.6 Nm Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 68: Removing The Riser Module
Basic hardware procedures 4.14 Removing the riser module Figure 31: Removing the riser module Ê Remove the five screws from the riser module. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 69 Basic hardware procedures Figure 32: Removing the riser module (B) Ê Remove the riser module and pull the riser card out of its slot. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 70: Installing The Riser Module
Basic hardware procedures 4.15 Installing the riser module Figure 33: Installing the riser module Ê Replace the riser module. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 71 Basic hardware procedures Figure 34: Removing the riser module Ensure that the module engages onto the centering bolt (see close-up). Ê Secure the riser module with five screws. Screw type: 6-32 x 5.0 mm Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 72: Installing The Server Node In The Dual Node Cluster Server
Figure 35: Installing the server node Ê Push the server node at the handle into the Dual Node Cluster Server until the locking mechanism snaps into place. Ê If applicable, connect all external cables to the server node. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 73: Switching On The Server Node
Ê Press the On/Off button either on the rear or on the corresponding front panel to start up the server node. The power-on indicator is lit green. For further information, refer to section"Connector panel" on page 228. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 74: Concluding Software Tasks
"Viewing and clearing the System Event Log (SEL)" on page 87 – "Updating the NIC configuration file in a Linux environment" on page 88 – "Performing a RAID array rebuild" on page 89 – "Looking up changed MAC / WWN addresses" on page 90 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 75: Basic Software Procedures
CAUTION! An incomplete firmware upgrade process may render the server inaccessible or result in damaged / destroyed hardware. Timer settings can be configured in the BIOS or using the ServerView BMC web frontend: Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 76 Ê Under OS Watchdog Timer select the Disabled setting. Ê Save your changes and exit the BIOS. For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, refer to the "System Board D3306 BIOS Setup Utility" reference manual. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 77: Completing The Maintenance Task
The data on the USB stick will be fully erased and overwritten. Make sure, that all data are saved before. Ê Unzip the downloaded zip file from CX272 S1 / D3306 Flash BIOS for USB Image. Ê Double-click the *.exe file in the unzipped files.
Page 78 Maintenance Manual "PRIMERGY CX420 S1 Dual Node Cluster Server". Ê Press the On / Off button to start up the server. The system will detect the USB stick and the BIOS recovery process will be performed. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 79: Updating Or Recovering The Bmc
Ê Choose one of the following options from the update tool menu to start the BMC update process: Normal Choose this option to update an existing system board. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 80 BMC recovery state. Ê Press the Power On / Off button. The system starts the POST process. In BMC recovery mode, the “FUJITSU” logo does not show up. Ê The system will detect the USB stick.
Page 81: Updating Raid Controller Firmware
"Local System Update for PRIMERGY Servers" user guide Using the flash tool The latest firmware files are available as ASPs (Autonomous Support Packages) for Windows or as DOS tools from the Fujitsu support web pages at: http://ts.fujitsu.com/support/ (EMEA market) (Japanese market) http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/downloads/...
Page 82: Enabling Boot Watchdog Functionality
Ê Under Watchdog Settings ensure that the check box next to Boot Watchdog is selected. From the drop down list choose Reset and specify the desired timeout delay. Ê Click Apply for the changes to take effect. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 83: Enabling Replaced Components In The System Bios
In this case, the operation mode will automatically revert to Independent Channel Mode. For detailed information on memory operation modes available for your server, refer to section "Operation modes" on page 145. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 84: Verifying The System Time Settings
If your IT infrastructure relies on universally accepted time standards, set the System Time to UTC (Universal Time, Coordinated) instead. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) can be considered equivalent to UTC. Ê Save your changes and exit the BIOS. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 85: Viewing And Clearing The System Event Log (Sel)
ServerView Suite DVD 2 supplied with your PRIMERGY server. 5.2.7.2 Clearing the SEL You can clear the System Event Log (SEL) using the ServerView BMC web frontend: Ê Enter the ServerView BMC web frontend. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 86: Updating The Nic Configuration File In A Linux Environment
Ê Select Keep Configuration and Ignore to complete the boot process. Ê Use the vi text editor to specify the MAC address in the HWADDR section of the ifcfg-eth<x> file: Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 87 If the system board or network controller offers multiple LAN ports, it is necessary to update the remaining ifcfg-eth<x> definition files accordingly. Ê Update the NIC configuration file to reflect the new card sequence and MAC address. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 88: Performing A Raid Array Rebuild
RAID array rebuild is complete. Depending on the hard disk drive capacity the overall process can take up to several hours, in some cases even days. You may notice a slight performance impact during rebuild. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 89: 5.2.10 Looking Up Changed Mac / Wwn Addresses
Ê Under Emulex Adapters in the System you will find all available Emulex adapters and their WWN addresses. Ê Note down the new 16-digit WWN address. Ê Press [Esc] to exit the Emulex BIOS utility. Ê Inform the customer about the changed WWN address. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 90: 5.2.11 Using The Chassis Id Prom Tool
After replacing the system board, system information has to be entered using the ChassisId_Prom Tool. The tool and further instructions are available to maintenance personnel from the Fujitsu Technology Solutions Extranet: http://partners.ts.fujitsu.com/com/service/intelservers/tools For the Japanese market, follow the instructions provided separately.
Page 91: 5.2.12 Configuring Lan Teaming
LAN teaming configuration. Ê If LAN teaming has been active, you will need to restore the configuration using the LAN driver utility after replacing the system board. For details, refer to the relevant LAN driver manual. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 92 Basic software procedures Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 93: Expansion Cards
If devices are installed or disassembled using methods other than ● those outlined in this chapter, the warranty will be invalidated. For further information, please refer to chapter "Important ● information" on page Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 94: Basic Information
With two riser modules, the system offers three PCIe slots: Figure 40: PCI slot overview Slot Type Function PCIe x8 10 Gbit Ethernet controller PCIe x8 SAS 6Gb/sec (PSAS CP200i) PCIe x16 For all controller except SAS Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 95 For the latest information on supported expansion cards, refer your server’s hardware configurator available online at the following address: for the EMEA market: http://ts.fujitsu.com/products/standard_servers/tower/primergy_cx272s1.html for the Japanese market: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/system/ Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 96: Additional Tasks
Ê Secure the slot bracket to the controller with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Removal is carried out in reverse order. For a more detailed description on how to install a slot bracket on a controller, please see next sections. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 97: Sas Raid Controller
Ê Place the controller on the mounting tabs on the slot bracket. Figure 42: RAID / SAS controller - Mounting the slot bracket (B) Ê Secure the slot bracket to the controller with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 98: Network Adapter D3035
(see close-up). Figure 44: Fastening the slot bracket - D3035 Ê Secure the slot bracket to the controller with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 99: Network Adapter D3045
Ê Hinge the slot bracket to the plug shell as shown (1). Ê Fold the slot bracket towards the controller until the threaded mounting tab is aligned with the screw hole on the controller (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 100 Expansion cards Figure 47: Fastening the slot bracket - D3045 Ê Secure the slot bracket to the controller with one M3 x 4.5 mm screw. Figure 48: Assembled network adapter D3045 Assembled network adapter D3045 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 101: Network Adapter D2755
Ê Carefully shift the slot bracket towards the controller until the plug shells engage with the cut-outs in the slot bracket connector panel (2). Ê Ensure that the ESD springs on the plug shells properly engage with the slot bracket as shown (see close-ups). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 102 Expansion cards Figure 50: Fastening the slot bracket - D2755 Ê Secure the slot bracket to the controller with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Figure 51: Assembled network adapter D2755 Assembled network adapter D2755 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 103: Handling Sfp+ Transceiver Modules
Expansion cards 6.2.2 Handling SFP+ transceiver modules 6.2.2.1 Installing SFP+ transceiver modules Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less Preparing the SFP+ transceiver module Figure 52: Removing the protective optical port plug Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 104 – Save the protective port plug for future use. Figure 53: Unlatching the locking bail Ê Carefully unlatch and fold down the locking bail on the SFP+ transceiver module. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 105 Ê Insert and slide the SFP+ transceiver module into the socket connector as far as it will go. If only one slot is equipped with a SFP+ transceiver module, use the primary right connector as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 106 Ê Carefully fold up and latch the locking bail. Figure 56: Attaching the protective optical port plug Ê If the SFP+ transceiver module is not immediately connected to an LC connector, attach the protective optical port plug to the transceiver optical bores. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 107 Expansion cards Installing the secondary SFP+ transceiver module Figure 57: Installing the secondary SFP+ transceiver module Ê If applicable, install the secondary SFP+ transceiver module accordingly. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 108: Removing An Sfp+ Transceiver Module
(URU) Tools: tool-less Figure 58: Removing the protective optical port plug Ê If present, remove the protective optical port plug from the SFP+ transceiver module. CAUTION! Save the protective port plug for future use. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 109 Expansion cards Figure 59: Unlatching the locking bail Ê Carefully unlatch and fold down the locking bail on the SFP+ transceiver module to eject the transceiver from the socket connector. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 110 Ê Pull the SFP+ transceiver module out of its socket connector. Ê Reattach the protective optical port plug to the transceiver optical bores. Place the removed SFP+ transceiver module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 111: Replacing Sfp+ Transceiver Modules
Ê Inform the customer about changed WWN and MAC addresses. For further information, refer to section "Looking up changed MAC / WWN addresses" on page By replacing SFP+ transceiver modules, WWN (World Wide Name) and MAC (Media Access Control) addresses will change. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 112: Expansion Cards In Pci Slot 1
If devices are installed or disassembled using methods other than ● those outlined in this chapter, the warranty will be invalidated. Follow the safety instructions in chapter"Important information" on ● page Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 113: Installing Expansion Cards
"Shutting down the server node" on page 41 Ê "Removing the server node from the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 42 Ê "Removing the riser module" on page 68 Ê "Removing SAS RAID controller" on page 130 (if applicable) Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 114: Removing The Slot Bracket
Ê Slide out the lower slot bracket (2). CAUTION! Keep the slot bracket for further use. Always replace slot brackets into the unused PCI slot openings to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 115: Installing Expansion Cards
103. Figure 62: Installing expansion cards (A) Ê Carefully insert the expansion card into the PCI slot (2) and press it firmly (1). For slot preferences, please refer to section "Basic information" on page Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 116: Concluding Steps
"Switching on the server node" on page 73 Ê "Updating RAID controller firmware" on page 83 (if applicable) Ê "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page 84 Ê "After replacing / upgrading LAN controllers" on page 92 (if applicable) Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 117: Removing Expansion Cards
Ê Remove all external cables from the server node. "Removing the server node from the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 42 Ê "Removing the riser module" on page 68 Ê "Removing SAS RAID controller" on page 130 (if applicable) Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 118: Removing An Expansion Card
Ê Remove the screw from the expansion card slot bracket (1). Ê Carefully remove the expansion card from its slot (2). Ê If applicable, remove SFP+ transceiver modules from the expansion card, as described in section "Removing an SFP+ transceiver module" on page 108. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 119: Installing The Slot Bracket
(if applicable) Ê "Installing the riser module" on page 70 Ê "Installing the server node in the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 72 Ê "Switching on the server node" on page 73 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 120: Replacing Expansion Cards
Ê Remove the defective expansion card as described in "Removing expansion cards" on page 117. Ê If applicable, remove SFP+ transceiver modules from the expansion card, as described in section "Removing an SFP+ transceiver module" on page 108. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 121: Installing An Expansion Card
"Installing SFP+ transceiver modules" on page 103. Ê If applicable, connect internal cables to the expansion card. For a complete cabling overview, please refer to section "Cabling overview" on page 221. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 122: Concluding Steps
"After replacing / upgrading LAN controllers" on page 92 (if applicable) Ê "Updating the NIC configuration file in a Linux environment" on page 88 Ê "Looking up changed MAC / WWN addresses" on page 90 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 123: Sas Raid Controller On Pci Slot 2
If devices are installed or disassembled using methods other than ● those outlined in this chapter, the warranty will be invalidated. Follow the safety instructions in chapter"Important information" on ● page Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 124: Installing Sas Raid Controller
Ê Locate the desired server node with the ID button. "Shutting down the server node" on page 41 Ê "Removing the server node from the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 42 Ê "Removing the riser module" on page 68 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 125: Removing The Slot Bracket
Expansion cards 6.4.1.2 Removing the slot bracket Figure 66: Removing the slot bracket (A) Ê Remove the screw from the upper slot bracket. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 126 Ê Slide out the upper slot bracket. CAUTION! Keep the slot bracket for further use. Always replace slot brackets into the unused PCI slot openings to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 127: Connecting Cables To The Sas Raid Controller
Figure 68: Connecting cables to the SAS RAID controller Ê Connect the SAS cables to SAS connector MLC 1 (1) and MLC 2 (2). For a complete cabling overview, please refer to section "Cabling overview" on page 221. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 128: Installing A Sas Raid Controller
Figure 69: Installing a SAS RAID controller (A) Ê Carefully insert the expansion card into the PCI slot (2) and press it firmly (1). For slot preferences, please refer to section "Basic information" on page Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 129: Concluding Steps
"Installing the server node in the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 72 Ê Ê Reconnect all external cables. "Switching on the server node" on page 73 Ê "Updating RAID controller firmware" on page 83 Ê "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page 84 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 130: Removing Sas Raid Controller
Ê Ê If applicable, remove all external cables from the server node. "Removing the server node from the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 42 Ê "Removing the riser module" on page 68 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 131: Removing Sas Raid Controller
Expansion cards 6.4.2.2 Removing SAS RAID controller Figure 71: Removing SAS RAID controller (A) Ê Remove the screw from the SAS RAID controller slot bracket. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 132 Expansion cards Figure 72: Removing the SAS RAID controller (B) Ê Carefully remove the expansion card from its slot. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 133: Disconnecting Cables From The Sas Raid Controller
Figure 73: Disconnecting cables from the SAS RAID controller Ê Disconnect the SAS cables from the SAS connector MLC 1 (1) and MLC 2 (2). Ê Connect the SAS cables as described in section "Cabling overview" on page 221. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 134: Installing The Slot Bracket
Perform the following steps: "Installing the riser module" on page 70 Ê "Installing the server node in the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 72 Ê "Switching on the server node" on page 73 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 135: Replacing Sas Raid Controller
Ê Re-connect the disconnected SAS cables as described in section "Connecting cables to the SAS RAID controller" on page 127 For a complete cabling overview, please refer to section "Cabling overview" on page 221. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 136: Concluding Steps
"Installing the server node in the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 72 Ê Ê Reconnect all external cables. "Switching on the server node" on page 73 Ê "Updating RAID controller firmware" on page 83 Ê "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page 84 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 137: Riser Card
"Removing the server node from the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 42 Ê "Removing the riser module" on page 68 Ê "Removing expansion cards" on page 117 (if applicable) Ê "Removing SAS RAID controller" on page 130 (if applicable) Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 138: Removing The Riser Card
Figure 75: Removing the riser card (A) Ê Remove the screw (1). Ê Slide the riser card towards the slot brackets (2). Figure 76: Removing the riser card (B) Ê Pull the riser card out of its bracket. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 139: Installing The Riser Card
Figure 78: Installing the riser card (A) Ê Install the riser card into its bracket (1). Make sure that the riser card engages onto the centering bolts. Ê Slide the riser card to the left (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 140: Concluding Steps
"Installing the server node in the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 72 Ê Ê If applicable, reconnect all external cables. "Switching on the server node" on page 73 Ê "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page 84 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 141: Main Memory
Pressing out the securing clips on the memory module connector will ● eject the installed memory module. To prevent damage and injuries eject memory modules carefully without applying excessive force. For further information, please refer to chapter "Important ● information" on page Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 142: Basic Information
– Install modules with higher capacities first. – Within a channel, install modules in descending order of capacity. – If memory modules with different speeds are used, the lowest clock rate applies for all DIMMs. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 143 CPU0 or E+F, G+H CPU1 - Rank sparing mode is supported with min. 2x 1R/2R or 2x 4R modules per channel for RDIMM or LRDIMM - SDDC (Chipkill) is supported for memory modules, Figure 80: Memory overview Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 144 Table 7: S2L DIMM population rules for CPU0 CPU1 DIMM slots Ch E1 Ch E2 Ch F1 Ch F2 Ch G1 Ch G2 Ch H1 Ch H2 Table 8: S2L DIMM population rules for CPU1 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 145: Operation Modes
Performance Channel Mode In this configuration, the memory module population ex factory is spread across all channels. The BIOS is set to the max. performance for memory. Minimum configuration is: 4x identical modules per CPU. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 146: Rank Sparing Mode
CPU0 Ch A1 Ch A2 Ch B1 Ch B2 Ch C1 Ch C2 Ch D1 Ch D2 CPU1 Ch E1 Ch E2 Ch F1 Ch F2 Ch G1 Ch G2 Ch H1 Ch H2 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 147 CPU0 Ch A1 Ch A2 Ch B1 Ch B2 Ch C1 Ch C2 Ch D1 Ch D2 CPU1 Ch E1 Ch E2 Ch F1 Ch F2 Ch G1 Ch G2 Ch H1 Ch H2 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 148: Installing Memory Modules
"Removing the air duct brackets" on page 43 Ê "Removing the memory slot air ducts" on page 44 Ê Ê Identify the correct memory slot according to the mounting order described in section "Memory sequence" on page 142. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 149: Installing A Memory Module
"Installing the air duct brackets" on page 47 Ê "Installing the air duct" on page 49 Ê "Installing the server node in the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 72 Ê Ê If applicable, reconnect all external cables. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 150 "Switching on the server node" on page 73 Ê "Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and BMC" on page 77 Ê applicable) "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page 84 Ê "Verifying the memory mode" on page 85 (if applicable) Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 151: Removing Memory Modules
Ê Identify the desired memory slot according to the mounting order described in section "Memory sequence" on page 142. CAUTION! Ensure to maintain an operational configuration when removing memory modules. For additional information, please refer to section "Operation modes" on page 145. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 152: Removing A Memory Module
"Installing the server node in the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 72 Ê Ê If applicable, reconnect all external cables. "Switching on the server node" on page 73 Ê "Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and BMC" on page 77 Ê applicable) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 153 Main memory "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page 84 Ê "Verifying the memory mode" on page 85 (if applicable) Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 154: Replacing Memory Modules
Ê Remove the defective memory module as described in section "Removing memory modules" on page 151. 7.4.3 Installing a memory module Ê Install the new memory module as described in section "Installing memory modules" on page 148. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 155: Concluding Steps
"Switching on the server node" on page 73 Ê "Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and BMC" on page 77 Ê applicable) "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page 84 Ê "Verifying the memory mode" on page 85 (if applicable) Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 156 Main memory Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 157: Processors
Never touch the underside of the processor. Even minor soiling such ● as grease from the skin can impair the processor’s operation or destroy the processor. For further information, please refer to chapter "Important ● information" on page Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 158: Basic Information
– Intel Xeon E3-2600 processor series CPUs – Socket type: LGA 2011 package – Thermal Design Power (TDP) class: up to 135 W 8.1.2 Processor location CPU 1 CPU 0 Figure 85: CPU slots on system board D3306 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 159: Replacing Processors
"Shutting down the server node" on page 41 Ê "Removing the server node from the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 42 Ê "Removing the air duct" on page 44 Ê "Removing the air duct brackets" on page 43 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 160: Removing The Processor Heat Sink
Removing the processor heat sink from CPU0 Figure 86: Removing the processor heat sink CPU0 (A) Ê Carefully press on the middle of the heat sink and loosen the four captive screws in a crossover pattern according to the numbering. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 161 Ê Lift the heat sink out of the chassis (2). Ê Thoroughly clean residual thermal paste from the surface of the heat sink and the processor using a lint-free cloth. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 162: Removing The Processor Heat Sink From Cpu1
Removing the processor heat sink from CPU1 Figure 88: Removing the processor heat sink CPU1 (A) Ê Carefully press on the middle of the heat sink and loosen the four captive screws in a crossover pattern according to the numbering. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 163 Ê Lift the heat sink out of the chassis (2). Ê Thoroughly clean residual thermal paste from the surface of the heat sink and the processor using a lint-free cloth. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 164: Removing The Processor
Figure 90: Opening socket release lever 1 Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Open 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê The socket release lever will slightly lift up (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 165 Ê Fully fold back the second socket release lever (2). Figure 92: Opening the load plate (A) Ê Push down on the socket release lever marked Open 1st (1) to lift the load plate away from the socket (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 166 Processors Figure 93: Opening the load plate (B) Ê Fully open the load plate. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 167 After a processor has been removed from its protective sleeve or from its socket, place it upside down on a nonconducting, antistatic surface. Never push a processor over a surface. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 168: Installing The Processor
– Never touch the underside of the processor. Even minor soiling such as grease from the skin can impair the processor’s operation or destroy the processor. – Ensure not to scrape or dent the processor edges. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 169 Ê Carefully lower the load plate over the processor. CAUTION! Always replace the socket cover if you remove the processor from the socket! Figure 97: Closing socket release lever 2 Ê Fully close and hold shut the load plate. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 170 (2). Figure 98: Closing socket release lever 1 Ê Close the socket release lever marked Open 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 171: Applying Thermal Paste
In order to determine the correct amount of thermal paste (equal to 1.0 gram), divide the grey area of the syringe up into two equal segments. Add graduation marks to the syringe using a permanent marker to help you apply the thermal paste. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 172 Figure 100: Applying thermal paste Ê Apply a small streak of thermal paste (1.0 gram, see description above) to the center of the processor surface as shown. CAUTION! Do not mix different types of thermal paste. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 173: Installing The Processor Heat Sink
Processors 8.2.6 Installing the processor heat sink 8.2.6.1 Installing the processor heat sink on CPU0 Figure 101: Processor heat sink for CPU0 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 174 Ê Carefully seat the heat sink on the four threaded holes as shown. CAUTION! – Ensure that the screws on the heat sink are properly seated on the threaded holes (see circles). – Ensure that the heat sink cooling fins match the direction of the airflow! Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 175 To avoid inclining of the heat sink carefully press on the middle of the heat sink. Ê Fasten the four captive screws on the heat sink in a crossover pattern according to the numbering (screw torque: 1.0 Nm, not applicable for the Japanese market). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 176: Installing The Processor Heat Sink On Cpu1
Processors 8.2.6.2 Installing the processor heat sink on CPU1 Figure 104: Processor heat sink for CPU1 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 177 Ê Carefully seat the heat sink on the four threaded holes as shown. CAUTION! – Ensure that the screws on the heat sink are properly seated on the threaded holes (see circles). – Ensure that the heat sink cooling fins match the direction of the airflow! Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 178: Concluding Steps
"Installing the air duct" on page 49 Ê "Installing the server node in the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 72 Ê "Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and BMC" on page 77 Ê applicable) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 179 Processors "Switching on the server node" on page 73 Ê "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page 84 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 180: Replacing The Processor Heat Sink
"Shutting down the server node" on page 41 Ê "Removing the server node from the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 42 Ê "Removing the air duct" on page 44 Ê "Removing the air duct brackets" on page 43 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 181: Installing The Processor Heat Sink
Ê Remove the protective cover from the heat sink. Ensure not to touch the thermal paste on the bottom of the heat sink. Ê Install the processor heat sink as described in section "Installing the processor heat sink" on page 173. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 182: Concluding Steps
"Installing the server node in the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 72 Ê "Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and BMC" on page 77 Ê applicable) "Switching on the server node" on page 73 Ê "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page 84 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 183: System Board And Components
(CMOS battery). This cell lasts up to ten years, depending on ambient temperature and use. If the CMOS battery is depleted or falls below minimum voltage levels, it need to be replaced immediately. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 184: Preliminary Steps
For further safety information, please refer to section "Environmental ● protection" in the PRIMERGY CX272 S1 Operating Manual. Ensure to insert the CMOS battery the with the positive pole ● facing up! 9.1.1...
Page 185: Removing The Cmos Battery
System board and components 9.1.2 Removing the CMOS battery Figure 108: Removing the CMOS battery Ê Pull the holder in the direction of the arrow (1) Ê Pull out the depleted CMOS battery of its socket (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 186: Installing The Cmos Battery
Ê Insert the new CMOS battery into its socket as shown. CAUTION! Ensure to insert the CMOS battery with the positive pole (label side) facing to you as shown (see close-up). Make sure that the CMOS battery engages into the hole. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 187: Concluding Steps
"Installing the server node in the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 72 Ê Ê If applicable, reconnect all external cables. "Switching on the server node" on page 73 Ê "Verifying the system time settings" on page 86 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 188: Usb Flash Module (Ufm)
"Shutting down the server node" on page 41 Ê Ê If applicable, remove all external cables from the server node. "Removing the server node from the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 42 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 189: Installing The Ufm Board
System board and components 9.2.1.2 Installing the UFM board Figure 110: UFM kit USB Flash Module (UFM) UFM nylon screw Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 190 System board and components Figure 111: UFM mounting location UFM mounting location on the system board: UFM spacer UFM connector Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 191 System board and components Figure 112: Installing the UFM board (A) Ê Connect the UFM board to the system board. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 192: Concluding Steps
"Installing the server node in the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 72 Ê Ê If applicable, reconnect all external cables. "Switching on the server node" on page 73 Ê "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page 84 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 193: Software Configuration
"Shutting down the server node" on page 41 Ê Ê If applicable, remove all external cables from the server node. "Removing the server node from the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 42 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 194: Removing The Ufm Board
System board and components 9.2.2.2 Removing the UFM board Figure 114: Removing the UFM board (A) Ê Remove the nylon screw on the defective UFM board (1). Ê Disconnect and remove the defective UFM board (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 195: Concluding Steps
Perform the following procedures: "Installing the server node in the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 72 Ê Ê If applicable, reconnect all external cables. "Switching on the server node" on page 73 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 196: Replacing The Ufm Board
The UFM board contains customer information (e.g. IP address, license numbers). After replacing the UFM, hand the defective UFM board over to the customer. If the customer requests disposal of the defective UFM board, proceed as follows: Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 197 System board and components Figure 116: Destroying the defective UFM board Ê Use a pair of combination pliers (1) and flat nose pliers (2) to break the UFM board in half as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 198: Concluding Steps
Ê Right after switching on the server, insert the "Recovery Tool CD" into the DVD drive and close the drive tray. Ê The server should now boot from the "Recovery Tool CD". Ê Follow the on-screen instructions. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 199: Replacing The System Board
"Shutting down the server node" on page 41 Ê Ê If applicable, remove all external cables from the server node. "Removing the server node from the Dual Node Cluster Server" on page 42 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 200: Replacing The System Board
"Removing memory modules" on page 151 Ê Ensure to take note of the memory modules’ mounting positions for reassembly. "Removing the processor heat sink" on page 160 Ê "Removing the UFM board" on page 194 (if applicable) Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 201: Removing The System Board
Figure 117: Removing the system board (A) Ê Remove eight screws from the system board (see circles). Figure 118: Removing the system board (B) Ê Slightly lift up the system board (1) by the memory module ejectors. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 202: Installing The System Board
Ê At a slight angle, lower the system board into the chassis (1). Ê Carefully shift the system board in the direction of the arrow until the plug shells engage with the cut-outs in the connector panel (2). Ê Lower the system board down. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 203 System board and components Figure 120: Installing the system board (B) Ê Secure the system board with eight screws (see circles). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 204: Swapping The Processor
Figure 121: Opening socket release lever 1 (new system board module) Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Open 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê The socket release lever will slightly lift up (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 205 Figure 122: Opening socket release lever 2 (new system board) Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Close 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê Fully fold back the second socket release lever (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 206 System board and components Figure 123: Opening the load plate (A) Ê Push down on the first socket release lever (1) to lift the load plate away from the socket (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 207 Do not use the spare system board if any irregularities are visible. Possible damages: – Contact spring is bent backwards upon itself – Contact spring tip position is shifted or out of alignment Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 208 "Removing the processor" on page 164. CAUTION! Remove and reinstall one processor at a time. Do not remove the second processor from the defective system board until the first processor has been installed on the new system board. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 209 Ê Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding it in the socket. CAUTION! – Ensure that the processor is level in the socket. – Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the processor socket. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 210 – Ensure not to scrape or dent the processor edges. Figure 126: Closing the load plate Ê Carefully lower the load plate over the processor. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 211 Ê When closing the load plate, the protective socket cover will automatically detach. Ê Remove the socket cover and save it for future use. CAUTION! Always replace the socket cover if you remove the processor from the socket! Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 212 Ê Fully close and hold shut the load plate. Ê Close the socket release lever marked Close 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab to lock down the load plate (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 213 "Installing the processor heat sink" on page 173. Installing protective socket covers on the defective system board module Since the defective system board is sent back for repair, protect the delicate processor socket springs with a socket cover. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 214 System board and components Figure 130: Closing the load plate Ê Carefully close the load plate over the empty processor socket. CAUTION! Be careful not to touch or bend the spring contacts on the processor socket. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 215 System board and components Figure 131: Attaching the protective socket cover (A) Ê Carefully lower the protective socket cover onto the CPU socket in a vertical motion until it snaps in place. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 216 System board and components Figure 132: Attaching the protective socket cover (B) Ê Ensure that the protective socket cover is properly installed on the socket as shown above. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 217 Ê Fully close and hold shut the load plate. Ê Close the socket release lever marked Close 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab to lock down the load plate (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 218: Completing System Board
"Installing a memory module" on page 149 Ê Install the memory modules into their original slots. Ê Reconnect all cables to the system board. For a complete cabling overview, please refer to section "Cabling overview" on page 221. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 219: Concluding Steps
"Updating the NIC configuration file in a Linux environment" on page "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page 84 Ê Ê If applicable, restore LAN teaming configurations as described in section "After replacing the system board" on page Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 220 System board and components Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 221: Cabling
35 HDD rubber screw M3s HDD bracket node A3C40166501 FBA03014010 25 HDD rubber screw M3 Expander card kit A3C40151509 MS30040FEQ0 Countersink screw M3 Expander card kit A3C40166503 MS30054H320 Expander board to brackets Table 10: List 2of used cables Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 222: Cabling
Cabling 10.2 Cabling 10.2.1 Cabling without expander 3.5-inch chassis (with SAS RAID controller) Figure 135: 3.5-inch HDD configuration - SAS RAID controller Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 223: Appendix
Appendix 11.1 Mechanical overview 11.1.1 Server node interior Figure 136: PRIMERGY CX272 S1 server node interior Pos. Component Riser module with 2x PCIe x8 for low profile expansion cards PCIe slots for expansion cards and SAS RAID controller Mounting place for USB Flash Module (UFM)
Page 224: 11.1.2 Server Node Rear
Appendix 11.1.2 Server node rear Figure 137: PRIMERGY CX272 S1 server node rear 1 USB connectors 5 Management LAN connector 2 SAS connector 6 Standard LAN connector (LAN2) 3 Serial connector COM1 7 Shared LAN connector (LAN1) (turquoise) 4 Video connector (blue)
Page 225: Connectors And Indicators
Appendix 11.2 Connectors and Indicators 11.2.1 Connectors and indicators on the system board 11.2.1.1 Onboard connectors Figure 138: Internal connectors of system board D3306 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 226: Onboard Settings
PCI-E Gen3 x16 Riser slot - LP ME RVCR (J9) ME FIRMWARE UPDATE JUMPER 11.2.1.2 Onboard settings ME FIRMWARE UPDATE JUMPER Location Jumper Function Default position setting ME IN FORCE UPDATE MODE NORMAL MODE Table 11: ME firmware update jumper Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 227 COM port is used by system. NORMAL Table 13: Rear COM port switch jumper BIOS RECOVER MODE JUMPER Location Jumper Function Default position setting BIOS IN RECOVER MODE NORMAL MODE Table 14: BIOS recovery mode jumper Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 228: 11.2.2 Connector Panel
Appendix 11.2.2 Connector panel 11.2.2.1 Controls and indicators Figure 139: Controls and indicators of the server node 1 ID indicator (blue) 2 On/Off button / Power-on indicator (green) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 229: 11.2.2.2 Control Elements
Lights up blue when the system has been selected by pressing on the ID button in the chassis frontpanel. The ID indicator can also be activated via the BMC Web interface and its status reported to the BMC. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 230: 11.2.2.4 Lan Indicators
Steady yellow signal in the event of a LAN transfer rate of 100 Mbit/s Remains dark in the event of a LAN transfer rate of 10 Mbit/s. Steady green signal when a LAN connection exists. link/transfer Remains dark when no LAN connection exists. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 231 Depending on the settings in the BIOS, the standard LAN connector 1 may also be used as a service LAN connector. You will find further information in the "D3306 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY CX272 S1" manual. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 232: Minimum Startup Configuration
"Switching on the server node" on page CAUTION! Since the fan module is not included in the minimum startup configuration, the server must be shut down immediately after the diagnostic process is complete (POST phase has been passed). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 233 Appendix The minimum startup configuration must be used exclusively for diagnostic purposes by maintenance personnel, never in daily operation! Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...
Page 234 Appendix Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX272 S1...

Fujitsu PRIMERGY CX272 S1 Upgrade And Maintenance Manual

1 Introduction

2 Before You Start

3 Important Information

4 Basic Hardware Procedures

5 Basic Software Procedures

6 Expansion Cards

7 Main Memory

8 Processors

9 System Board and Components

10 Cabling

11 Appendix

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