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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. In addition, the workflow, from placing the
server to starting the operation, is also described.
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.
Chapter 3
OS Installation
This chapter explains how to install the OS in the server using ServerStart.
Chapter 4
Operations after OS Installation
This chapter explains the operations to be performed after OS installation. Be sure to perform
those operations before operating the server.
Chapter 5
High Reliability Tools
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.
Chapter 6
Installing Internal Options
This chapter explains how to install internal options.
Chapter 7
Configuring Hardware and Utilities
This chapter explains how to make the environment settings necessary to operate the server and
how to use each utility.
Chapter 8
Operation and Maintenance
This chapter explains the operations that become necessary after starting to use this server as
well as daily care and maintenance.
Appendix
This appendix explains the specifications for the server and for its internal options.
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  • Page 1 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 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: For Your Safety

    Note that data protection is not guaranteed when repairs are performed. 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 RX300 S4 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. Fully understand these symbols when reading this manual.
  • Page 4 Entering commands (keys) Command entries are displayed in the following way. • At each blank in a command line (as pointed out above), press the [Space] key once. • When using Windows or DOS OS, commands are not case sensitive. •...
  • Page 5 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Abbreviations The following expressions and abbreviations are used throughout this manual. table: Abbreviations of Product names Product name Expressions and abbreviation PRIMERGY RX300 S4 This server or the server ® ® Windows Server 2008 Microsoft...

  • Page 6: Reference Information

    Latest information about software provided with this server For the latest information regarding ServerStart, ServerView, and other software provided with this server, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com). Warning and Caution Labels Warning and caution labels are found on the server.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 RX300 S4 ..........14 1.2 Supplied Software .
  • Page 8 Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation 4.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting ..... . . 74 4.1.1 How to Obtain Memory Dump ....... . . 74 4.2 Creating Backup Data for System Recovery .
  • Page 9 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 5.4.1 Installing DSNAP ......... . .131 5.4.2 How to Use .
  • Page 10 7.2.2 Main Menu ..........186 7.2.3 Standard IDE Submenu .
  • Page 11 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 8.8.1 Contacting Maintenance Support .......242 Appendix A Server Specifications .

  • 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: Rx300 S4

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 RX300 S4 This server has the following features. High reliability Advanced memory protection function The server supports the Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) function using PC2-5300F (DDR 2- 667) compliant memory (Fully Buffered DIMM). Also, memory mirroring and memory sparing functions are supported to enable data recovery in the event of a memory error.
  • Page 15 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide High-speed processing ® ® Intel Xeon processors ® ® The server can have up to two Intel Xeon processors for high-speed data processing (one processor in standard servers). PCI-Express, PCI-X The server uses PCI-Express buses with a maximum data transfer speed per one lane and one direction of 2.5Gbps and PCI-X bus with a maximum data transfer speed of 1066Mbps, which provide high-speed...

  • Page 16: Supplied Software

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.2 Supplied Software The following software is supplied together with the server. ServerStart supports setting up the system and high reliability tools prevent troubles while server system is running. 1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart ServerStart is an initial setup support tool for PRIMERGY. It offers simple procedures for setup and proper installation for recommended drivers.
  • Page 17 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Some operations such as a license window and media replacements are required to be performed manually. High reliability tools are software with comprehensive strength for stable system operation of the server management. Merit with ServerStart setup Network configuration (only for Windows Server 2003) ServerStart can configure a network on server installation.
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 Overview Intuitive user interface The intuitive user interface allows you to easily set the necessary information. Main window When ServerStart starts up, the following window appears. The window and tool bar differ, depending on the mode. Tool bar For the expert mode Goes to the Returns to the...

  • Page 19: High Reliability Tools

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Wizard window Clicking a wizard displays a wizard window. Set each item in the wizard window. To move to a step in the next wizard window, click the operation button at the bottom of the window. Clicking [help] displays an explanation for setting the item.
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 Overview For notes of security for ServerView, refer to "● Security" in Section "1.1.7 Note", ServerView User's Guide. Maintenance support tool [HRM/server] HRM/server performs the server maintenance operation promptly and surely to retain stable system operation. Early detection of a disk problem [RAID Management Tool] RAID Management Tool monitors a configured disk array performance.

  • Page 21: Installing High Reliability Tools

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 1.2.3 Installing High Reliability Tools Collective installation all high reliability tools, provided with PRIMERGY, may be made by specifying them in "Application Wizard". The following high reliability tools are installed with ServerStart. table: High reliability tools installation...
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 Overview When IIS is not found in the system, ServerView Web-Server is installed even if "ServerView Console (for IIS)" is selected. ServerView Console (for Apache) is selected by default. To install ServerView Console (for IIS), select "ServerView Console (for IIS)". If "ServerView Console (for IIS)"...

  • Page 23: Component Names And Functions

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 1.3 Component Names and Functions This section explains the component names and functions of the server. 1.3.1 Server (Front View) a Hard disk status display LED ( Indicates the state of the internal hard disk unit. The following shows the meaning of each LED.

  • Page 24: Power Led

    Chapter 1 Overview d Power LED ( ) It is lit depending on the power supply status of the server as follows. table: Power status LED status Power status The power does not supplied. Amber Normal status (standby mode) Green Normal status (operating mode) e Hard disk access LED ( This LED lights up green when data is being written to or read from the hard disk.

  • Page 25: Server (Rear View)

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 1.3.2 Server (Rear View) a Power supply unit slot 1 (installed standardly) One power supply unit is installed by default. b Power supply unit failure LED The LED indicates the power supply unit status. When a failure occurs, this LED lights up amber.
  • Page 26 Chapter 1 Overview j Serial port (9 pins) ( Cables of peripheral equipment conforming to the RS-232C standard such as modems are plugged in. This port can also be used as a server management port by changing BIOS setting. For how to use the server management port, refer to "Appendix C Remote Control Function" ( p.251) k Display connector (15 pins) ( A display cable is plugged in.

  • Page 27: Server (Internal)

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 1.3.3 Server (Internal) [Front] [Rear] a System fan The system fan has a redundant configuration and a failed system fan can be replaced while the system is running. Contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of the "Start Guide" for the system fan replacement.

  • Page 28: Baseboard

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.3.4 Baseboard [Rear] [Front] a USB FRONT connector Connect a cable for the USB connector on the front of the server. b USB connector Connect a USB cable when installing an internal USB backup device. c SATA1 connector Connect a SATA cable of the CD/DVD drive.

  • Page 29: Standard Operations

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 1.4 Standard Operations This section explains standard server operations, including how to turn the server on/ off and handle a CD/DVD. 1.4.1 Opening the Rack Door This section explains how to open the front and rear doors of the 40U standard rack.
  • Page 30 Chapter 1 Overview Turn the handle in the direction of the arrow and pull it forward. Turn and then pull Opening the rear door Turn the rack key to unlock and pull the rack handle up.

  • Page 31: 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. • Be sure to wait for 10 seconds or more after shutdown before turning the server on.

  • Page 32: Turning Off The Server

    Chapter 1 Overview 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 Test (POST). If any abnormalities are detected by POST, error messages are displayed. "8.2.2 Error Messages"...

  • Page 33: Inserting And Ejecting A Cd/Dvd

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Turn off the display and peripheral devices. The time to turn off the server can be set with the ASR setting (on the [Power On/Off] tab) using ServerView. For details, refer to "3.4 Serious Error Handling (ASR)" in "ServerView User's Guide".
  • Page 34 Chapter 1 Overview Cautions when handling media • When removing a disc from its case, press the central disc holder to release the disc as shown in the figure below, then just lift the disc up. • Hold CDs/DVDs by their edges to avoid contact with the disc surface. •...
  • Page 35 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Pull the CD/DVD tray out. CD/DVD tray Place the CD/DVD at the center of the tray. While supporting the CD/DVD tray, push the tray until it clicks into position. Label side up CD/DVD tray If the CD/DVD is placed improperly when the tray is pushed into the unit, the CD/DVD or the drive may be damaged.
  • Page 36 Chapter 1 Overview Move the tray back. Push the tray gently until it clicks into position. CD/DVD tray Ejecting the CD/DVD To eject the CD/DVD, press the CD/DVD eject button in the same way as steps 1 to 2 in " Inserting the CD/DVD"...

  • Page 37: Workflow

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 1.5 Workflow Use the following workflow from server installation to start of operation. Installing the server Refer to "Safety Precautions" and "Start Guide" to install the server on a suitable location. Preparing the server - Install internal options - Set configurations of hardware Refer to "2.1 Preparation on the Server", "Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options"...
  • Page 38 Chapter 1 Overview...

  • Page 39: Chapter 2 Checking Before Os Installation

    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 an Installation Method .

  • Page 40: Preparation On The Server

    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 Options For procedures for installing internal options, refer to "Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options" ( p.133). Installing optional external devices When installing an OS with optional external devices connected, check the following.

  • Page 41: Lan Cable

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Cautions for installing a memory module For this server, the maximum installable memory varies depending on the OS. Furthermore, since the server uses part of the memory as PCI resources, the maximum available capacity is limited.

  • Page 42: Hardware Settings

    Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.1.2 Hardware Settings The BIOS Setup Utility must be used in the following cases. For details on how to use the BIOS Setup Utility, refer to "7.2 BIOS Setup Utility" ( p.183). Changing the boot drive To change the boot drive, start up the BIOS Setup Utility, select [Boot Option], and set the boot drive in the [Boot Options] submenu under the [Main] menu.

  • Page 43: Selecting An Installation Method

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 2.2 Selecting an Installation Method When install the OS with ServerStart, there are multiple installation methods. Prior to OS installation, choose a method. 2.2.1 Supported OS The following OS can be installed with using ServerStart V7.808.

  • Page 44: Expert Mode

    Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation Expert mode In this mode, start up Disk Manager and format the partition where your OS is installed prior to installation of the OS. Select the expert mode only when installing the OS while maintaining the existing partitions.

  • Page 45: Precautions On Installation

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 2.3 Precautions on Installation Observe all the following notes before starting OS installation. 2.3.1 Installation Partition Size The installation partition sizes are stated as below when using ServerStart to install your OS. • Maximum size: 2TB •...
  • Page 46 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation When RAID-configured hard disk unit is used Hard disk units that have been used before may have unwanted partition information or array configuration information, which may cause unexpected problems. If you connect any hard disk units with usage history to this server, format them at low level on another system before connecting them to the server.

  • Page 47: Cautions For Using Serverstart

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 2.3.3 Cautions for Using ServerStart Observe the cautions described below when the OS installation is performed with ServerStart. Operating ServerStart Mainly, a mouse is used for ServerStart operations. In some cases, operation with the [Tab] key or cursor are not available.

  • Page 48: Automatic Driver Installation With Serverstart

    Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation Adapter numbers For ServerStart, onboard multiple LAN adapters (network adapter) may be configured on OS installation wizard. To configure multiple LAN cards, select the adapter numbers in order of Adapter 1 and Adapter 2, and enter settings for each adapter.

  • Page 49: Chapter 3 Os Installation

    Chapter 3 OS Installation This chapter explains how to install the OS in the server using ServerStart. 3.1 Quick Installation Mode ......3.2 Expert Mode .

  • Page 50: Quick Installation Mode

    Chapter 3 OS Installation 3.1 Quick Installation Mode In this quick installation mode, the OS is installed after configuring minimum required settings. To install the OS quickly and easily, use the quick installation mode. Confirm that the USB floppy disk drive is connected before turning on the server power. When installing Windows Server 2008 in Quick installation mode, full installation is performed.
  • Page 51 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Insert the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with the server. Make sure that "on local drive (floppy/USB stick)" and "A:" are selected and click [Continue]. Set the ServerStart floppy disk in the write-enabled state. When installing the OS not using the ServerStart floppy disk, select [RAM disk] and click [Cre- ate].
  • Page 52 Chapter 3 OS Installation Click [Accept]. The [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. Select [Quick Installation (Windows only)] and click [Next]. The [Select the Boot Controller and Boot Disk] window appears.
  • Page 53 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Set configuration of the RAID and disks and click [Next]. To install the OS while maintaining the established RAID environment Select [Logical Disk 0] and specify partition size to be created. One partition can be created. Select [Logical Disk 0] even if the RAID is not required to be created.
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 OS Installation Select the OS to be installed and click [Next]. The [Configure your unattended Windows Installation] window appears. Set the items and click [Next]. The [Summary] window appears. Confirm the settings and click [Start Installation]. Click [Start now]. Installation starts.
  • Page 55 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide When a message prompts you to insert the OS CD/DVD, insert the CD/DVD and click [OK]. For Windows Server 2008 1. Insert the OS CD/DVD (Installation disc). Copying files starts. After files are copied, a message prompts you to eject the CD/DVD and floppy disk.
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 OS Installation Restart the system. For Windows Server 2008 The system automatically restarts when a message notifies completion of installation. After restarting, enter the set password to login. For Windows Server 2003 Press the [Enter] key when a message notifies completion of installation. Click [Start] –...

  • Page 57: Expert Mode

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 3.2 Expert Mode In the expert mode, start up Disk Manager, format the installation partition, and install the OS. Use this mode only when you want to perform installation while maintaining the existing partitions. Windows Server 2008 cannot be installed in Expert mode.
  • Page 58 Chapter 3 OS Installation Set the ServerStart floppy disk, provided with the server, and ensure that "Removable media" and "A:" are selected. Click [Create]. Insert the ServerStart floppy disk with its write-protect disabled. When installing the OS not using the ServerStart floppy disk, select [RAM disk] and click [Cre- ate].
  • Page 59 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Click [Accept]. The [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. Select [Expert Installation] and click [Next]. The [Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk] window appears.
  • Page 60 Chapter 3 OS Installation Click [Build a ServerStart Floppy Disk]. Creation of a ServerStart floppy disk starts. When the creation is completed, the "Floppy disk has been created." message appears. Click [OK]. The [Please Select your Keyboard] window appears. Select your keyboard language from the drop-down list and click [OK]. The subsequent start procedure may take several minutes.
  • Page 61 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Click [Install MS (OS) interactively (expertise required)]. The expert mode starts. Start up the configuration tools to set items. Exiting a tool returns to the display to the expert mode window. Make sure to open the menu of each wizard and confirm the settings.

  • Page 62: Disk Manager

    Chapter 3 OS Installation 3.2.2 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 63: Os Installation Wizard

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 3.2.3 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 setup windows vary depending on the OS to be installed. For example, operation on Server 2003 R2 is given below.
  • Page 64 Chapter 3 OS Installation The [Computer Identification] window appears. Set items and click [next]. The [Installation Directory and Time Zone] window appears.
  • Page 65 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Set items and click [next]. The [User Name] window appears. Set items and click [next]. The [Display Settings] window appears. Set items and click [next]. The [Network Protocol] window appears.
  • Page 66 Chapter 3 OS Installation Set items and click [next]. The [Software Components] window appears. If Windows Server 2003 R2 is selected at the Computer Identification, R2 components are always copied to the hard disk. To install the components, click [Properties] and check t box of the components to be installed.
  • Page 67 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Set items and click [next]. The [Services] window appears. Simple Network Management Protocol is always installed. Click [Properties] to change the set- tings. Set items and click [leave wizard]. The display returns to the expert mode window.

  • Page 68: Application Wizard

    Chapter 3 OS Installation 3.2.4 Application Wizard Set configurations for installation of supplied applications such as high reliability tools. Open those windows and confirm the settings carefully. Click [Application Wizard: Select additional software components]. The application wizard appears. From the list in [Installable applications], select application software to be installed and click [>>].

  • Page 69: Starting Os Installation

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 3.2.5 Starting OS Installation Install the OS to the server. Notes on the Installation When the installation partition is not empty, a confirmation message appears. Unless otherwise considered as problem, click [OK] to continue the installation procedure.
  • Page 70 Chapter 3 OS Installation When a message prompts you to insert the OS CD/DVD, insert the CD/DVD and click [OK]. For Windows Server 2003 / Windows Server 2003 x64 1. Insert the OS CD/DVD (Installation disc). The license agreement window appears. 2.
  • Page 71 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Perform settings for ServerView. Refer to "2.4 Checking after Installation" in "ServerView User's Guide" to perform the necessary settings. The server setup and OS installation have been completed. Refer to "Chapter 4 Operations after OS...
  • Page 72 Chapter 3 OS Installation...
  • Page 73 Chapter 4 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. 4.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting ....4.2 Creating Backup Data for System Recovery .

  • Page 74: Chapter 4 Operations After Os Installation

    Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation 4.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting Before starting operating this server, configure the setting for obtaining memory dump. Memory dump Debugging information, when memory dump has been set, will be automatically saved in case that a STOP error (fatal system error) occurs in the system.
  • Page 75 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Kernel memory dump Information of only kernel memory space is recorded. The file is stored in the directory displayed in the [Dump file] box. Capacity required for kernel memory dump is as follows: • Paging file: Depending on installed physical memory amount For memory of 256 to 1,373MB - Installed physical memory ×...
  • Page 76 Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation Click the [Advanced] tab and click [Settings] in [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. • Complete memory dump (Recommended) The whole system memory information is recorded to the memory dump file.
  • Page 77 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Paging file setting Set up the paging file according to the following procedures: Log on to the server with the administrator account. Check free space of the drive where the system has been installed. Check the required free space according to "...
  • Page 78 Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation Click the [Advanced] tab. For Windows Server 2008 For Windows Server 2003...
  • Page 79 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Click [Change] in the [Virtual memory] section. The [Virtual Memory] window appears. For Windows Server 2008 If [Automatically manage paging file size for all drivers] is checked, uncheck it. For Windows Server 2003 Select the drive where the paging file is to be created.
  • Page 80 Chapter 4 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. Set a value larger than the value shown in [Recommended] in [Total paging file size for all drives].

  • Page 81: Creating Backup Data For System Recovery

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 4.2 Creating Backup Data for System Recovery After OS installation is complete, create backup data for system recovery, which enables the system to be recovered if an error occurred. After OS installation or changing the system configuration, make sure to perform this procedure to create backup data.

  • Page 82: Windows Server 2003

    Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation Creating backup data Perform backup for the whole server configuration according to the following procedure. Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [Windows Server Backup]. Select [Backup Once] from the operation menu. Select [Full server] in [Select backup configuration]. Select [Remote shared folder] in [Specify destination type].
  • Page 83 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Click [Finish]. Backup process starts. If a message prompts you to insert a floppy disk, insert the floppy disk and click [OK]. Automated system recovery disk is created. When the process is completed, a message appears. Eject the floppy disk according to the message and put a label on it.

  • Page 84: Storing The System Configuration Information

    Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation 4.3 Storing the System Configuration Information Before starting operations and when changing the system configuration information, store the configuration information. By storing this information, the system can be recovered with the stored information in case of a system failure (such as when the baseboard fails).

  • Page 85: Storing The Bios Information And The Remote Management Controller Information

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 4.3.1 Storing the BIOS Information and the Remote Management Controller Information Store the BIOS information and the Remote Management Controller information according to the following procedures. Confirm that the USB floppy disk drive is connected before turning on the server power.

  • Page 86: Recovering The Bios / Remote Management Information

    Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation Confirm that the stored information files are created. Enter the following command to display the stored information files which are created. A:\SMT>dir The BIOS information has been stored. The server can now be turned off safely. 4.3.2 Recovering the BIOS / Remote Management Information If the information configured with the BIOS Setup Utility was deleted due to a drain of the built-in...
  • Page 87 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Do not input the file extension at the end of a file name. The file name is given as "cmosfile" when a file name is not input. If the BIOS information is restored correctly, the following message appears.

  • Page 88: Creating Maintenance Tools And Driver Disks

    Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation 4.4 Creating Maintenance Tools and Driver Disks This section explains how to create the server maintenance tools and driver disks with FloppyBuilder function of ServerStart. With FloppyBuilder function of ServerStart, you can create the following tools: •...
  • Page 89 A massage appears that "The publisher could not be verified. Are you sure you want to run this software?" 2. Click [Run]. Execute "SeStSetup.exe" in the disk when [Fujitsu ServerStart Setup] window is not displayed. Check the checkbox of [Classic] only and click [OK].

  • Page 90: Uninstalling Serverstart

    ServerStart has been installed to the client computer. Uninstalling ServerStart Uninstall ServerStart on the client computer according to the following procedure when necessary. Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [Fujitsu Siemens ServerStart] – [Uninstall ServerStart]. Click [OK]. When the uninstallation is executed successfully, ServerStart is deleted.

  • Page 91: Startup Method For Floppybuilder

    Set the PRIMERGY Startup Disc to the client computer. Once "PRIMERGY Startup Disk" window appears, exit the window. Click [Start] − [All Programs] − [Fujitsu Siemens ServerStart] – [ServerStart (Start from DVD)]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears.
  • Page 92 Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation For creation on the server Turn on the power of the server and set PRIMERGY Startup Disc. ServerStart starts up and select media window for the configuration file appears. Select [RAM Disk] and click [Next]. The [Initialization of ServerStart core running] window appears and the initialization operation launches.
  • Page 93 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Select [Expert Installation] and click [Next]. The [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. Click [FloppyBuilder]. The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears.

  • Page 94: Creating "Server Management Tools" Disk

    Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation 4.4.3 Creating "Server Management Tools" disk Start up ServerStart and confirm that the FloppyBuilder window is displayed. Click [Server Management Tools]. Click the tool to be created. Insert the prepared floppy disk by following the message. Perform the subsequent operations according to the messages on the window.

  • Page 95: Creating A Dos Diskette

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 4.4.5 Creating a DOS Diskette For DOS data stored into the floppy disk, refer to the file in the following folder of the PRIMERGY Startup Disc. [CD/DVD drive]:\FreeDOS To create a DOS diskette, prepare an unused floppy disk.

  • Page 96: Notes Before Operating The Server

    Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation 4.5 Notes before Operating the Server This section explains the settings required before starting to operate the server. For details on the settings, refer to the following URL. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/2003/Library/default.mspx For the settings of the installed application software supplied with the server, refer to the manuals of each of them.

  • Page 97: Notes On Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)

    4.5.4 Using the Fiber Channel Controller (PG-FC202) To use the Fiber Channel Controller (PG-FC202), the driver needs to be updated after installing the OS. You can use the driver supplied with the Fiber Channel Controller or download it from the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).

  • Page 98: Turning The Power On Via A Lan

    Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation 4.5.5 Turning the Power On via a LAN You can turn the power on the server from a client (via a LAN) by utilizing the Wakeup on LAN (WOL) function. Be sure to install ServerView to control the power supply via a LAN. When the power cable is disconnected from the server or the server is powered off due to power interruption, restart the server.
  • Page 99 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Click [Next]. The [Select Disks] window appears. Specify the desired size in [Select the amount of space in MB]. The total value of the current partition size and the value that is specified in [Select the amount of space in MB] is displayed in [Total volume size in megabytes (MB)].
  • Page 100 Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation Right-click the volume to be reduced, and click [Shrink Volume]. The [Shrink <Selected volume>:] window appears. Size of available shrink space can be restricted if snapshots or pagefiles are enabled on the volume. Specify the desired size in [Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB]. The partition size after changing is displayed in [Total size after shrink in MB].

  • Page 101: Other Notes On Operation

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 4.5.7 Other Notes on Operation Unnecessary files After OS installation is completed, folders named Runonce and Runonce 2 may be left in the drive where the OS has been installed. Delete these folders since those are not necessary for the system operation.

  • Page 102: Lan Driver Advanced Setup [Bacs]

    Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation LAN Driver Advanced Setup [BACS] BACS is an integrated GUI application consisting of programs such as Broadcom Advanced Server Program (BASP) that provides load balancing features, etc., by teaming up multiple adapters. BACS is used in the following situations: •...

  • Page 103: Bacs Installation

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 4.6.2 BACS Installation If [Broadcom Control Suite 2] is not displayed in the [Control Panel], install BACS according to the following installation procedures: Execute the following file contained in the PRIMERGY Startup Disc. For Windows Server 2008 (64-bit) [CD/DVD drive]:\PROGRAMS\General\Broadcom\w2k8\MgmtApps_x64\setup.exe...

  • Page 104: Teaming

    Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation 4.6.3 Teaming Notes The following are notes on using teaming via BACS. For details, refer to BACS help. However, when the content of help and this manual differ, follow the instructions in this manual. •...
  • Page 105 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide For Smart Load Balancing, one NIC can be set as a standby member. If all the primary members fail, the same MAC address or IP address is taken over to the standby member to continue the communication (fail-over).
  • Page 106 Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation When the link status of the primary member is restored, the primary member returns to active status, and the standby member returns to inactive status (fallback). [Auto-Fallback mode] PRIMERGY L2 Switch SLB Team NIC1 Primary member (Operation) NIC2...
  • Page 107 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide PRIMERGY L2 Switch LACP Team NIC1 LACP NIC2 FEC/GEC Generic Trunking In this mode, configure a team using FEC/GEC Generic Trunking. All the team members must be connected to the same switch where FEC/GEC Generic Trunking is set.
  • Page 108 Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation Team setting procedure Log in with Administrator or same privileges. Click [Start] – [Control Panel] – [Broadcom Control Suite 3]. Broadcom Control Suite 3 starts. The onboard LAN name that is displayed in BACS 3 may differs depending on the server. Click [Team Management].
  • Page 109 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Click [Next]. The [Team Name] window appears. Enter a team name, and click [Next]. The [Team Type] window appears. Select the team type, and click [Next]. Select the team type from the following. • Smart Load Balancing (TM) and Failover (SLB) •...
  • Page 110 Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation The [Assigning Team Members] window appears. The following is an explanation for when selecting [Smart Load Balancing (TM) and Failover (SLB)] as an example. Select the adapter to be incorporated in the Team from the [Available Adapters] list, and click [Add].
  • Page 111 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Click [Next]. For Smart Load Balancing (TM) and Failover (SLB) The [Designating a Standby Member] window appears. Go to Step 10. For other modes The [Configure VLAN Support] window appears. Go to Step 12. Set for the standby member, and click [Next].
  • Page 112 Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation When setting for VLAN, select [Add VLAN]. when not setting, select [Skip manage VLAN]. Then click [Next]. When selecting [Add VLAN] The [Naming] window appears. Go to Step 13. When selecting [Skip manage VLAN] Go to Step 17.
  • Page 113 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide When setting the VLAN type as tagged, select [Tagged]. When setting the VLAN type untagged, select [Untagged]. Then click [Next]. When selecting [Tagged] The [Tag Value] window appears. Go to Step 15. When selecting [Untagged] The [Additional VLANs] window appears.
  • Page 114 Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation When creating an additional VLAN, select [Yes]. When finishing adding a VLAN, select [No]. Then click [Next]. When selecting [Yes] Repeat Steps 13 to 15. When selecting [No] The [Commit changes] window appears. Go to Step 17. Select [Commit changes to system and Exit the wizard] and click [Finish].

  • Page 115: Vlan

    VLAN, make sure to use BACS. • On a VLAN, only use IP protocols. When LLC and the LNDFC protocols are installed by the Fujitsu communication control service, VLAN and these protocols are bound (connected) unconditionally. Therefore, release the bind of VLAN and these protocols in the system where protocols other than IP and VLAN are installed at the same time.
  • Page 116 Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation Select a LAN port that configures a VLAN from the list on the left side of the window, and click [Create a VLAN] in the [Teams] menu. The [Welcome to the Broadcom Teaming Wizard] window appears. Click [Next].
  • Page 117 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Specify a team name and click [Next]. When creating a new VLAN, a team whose member is one port is set. The [VLAN Naming] window appears. Enter a VLAN name, and click [Next]. The [Tagging] window appears.

  • Page 118: Lan Driver Advanced Setup [Intel Proset]

    Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation 4.7 LAN Driver Advanced Setup ® [Intel PROSet] ® "Intel PROSet" is a tool for configuring details on the LAN driver. It is used in the following cases. • When using the Teaming function between LAN cards •...

  • Page 119: Teaming

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Select [Accept] and click [Next]. Select all the following items, and click [Next]. • "Driver" ® • "Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager" • "Advanced Network Service" Click [Install]. Click [Finish]. 4.7.2 Teaming Notes ®...
  • Page 120 Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation Only a link down error between a LAN card (onboard LAN) and the switch it connects with, and the equivalent errors lead to switching of the route. Therefore, if only the switch or LAN card (onboard LAN) is partially damaged and the route being used is normal at the link level, the route will not be switched in the team, but the communication using team may become an error.
  • Page 121 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide IEEE802.3ad dynamic link aggregation Select this mode when connecting a team to a switch which supports IEEE802.3ad compliant Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP). In this mode, all adapters must run at the same speed, and all ports in the team must be connected to the same switch.

  • Page 122: Event Logs

    Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation • "Team: (Team Name)" Upper protocols will be bound with the main virtual adapter. They cannot be bound with the LAN card included in a Team. The IP address can be set in the main virtual adapter. Event logs When configuring a team, the following event logs will be generated (source: iANSMiniport).

  • Page 123: Vlan

    [Device Manager] or [Network Connections]. • On a VLAN, only use IP protocols. When LLC and the LNDFC protocols are installed by the Fujitsu communication control service, these protocols are bound (connected) unconditionally. Therefore, release the bind of VLAN and these protocols in the system where these protocols and VLAN are installed at the same time.
  • Page 124 Chapter 4 Operations after OS Installation...
  • Page 125 Chapter 5 High Reliability Tools 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. 5.1 RAID Management Tool ......126 5.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] .

  • Page 126: Chapter 5 High Reliability Tools

    Chapter 5 High Reliability Tools 5.1 RAID Management Tool RAID Management Tool performs configuration, initialization and monitoring of the hard disk array. For details, refer to the manual in the Array Controller Document & Tool CD. OS installation using ServerStart When the OS has been installed using ServerStart, RAID Management Tool has been also installed together with the OS as well as other high reliability tools.

  • Page 127: Server Monitoring Tool [Serverview]

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 5.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] ServerView constantly monitors the hardware status of each server in the network and, at the same time, provides a console which enables to recognize the status of all the servers promptly. ServerView keeps the server hardware under monitoring all the time.

  • Page 128: Installing Serverview

    Chapter 5 High Reliability Tools Voltage monitoring ServerView monitors the voltage. In an environment where ServerView is not in use, voltage surge cannot be detected during operation. The server must restart as those errors are detected by using the BIOS Setup Utility or Server Management Tools. Voltage surges may result in malfunction or data loss. Power supply monitoring ServerView monitors the power supply.

  • Page 129: Setting Required After Installation

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 5.2.2 Setting Required after Installation Perform necessary operations after ServerView installation referring to "2.4 Setting after Installation" in "ServerView User's Guide". Boot monitoring setting It is recommended to enable the "Boot Monitoring" function after ServerView is installed. For setting procedures and explanation on the function, refer to "[Restart Settings] Tab"...

  • Page 130: Maintenance Support Tool [Hrm/Server]

    Chapter 5 High Reliability Tools 5.3 Maintenance Support Tool [HRM/ Server] HRM/server supports quick and proper maintenance operation to achieve high server operation stability. 5.3.1 Installing HRM/Server When installed using ServerStart When the OS has been installed using ServerStart, HRM/server has been also installed together with the OS as well as other high reliability tools.

  • Page 131: Solving Problems Early [Dsnap]

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 5.4 Solving Problems Early [DSNAP] DSNAP is a tool for collectively acquiring failure investigation information such as server environment information. OS installation using ServerStart When the OS has been installed using ServerStart, DSNAP has been also installed together with the OS as well as other high reliability tools.
  • Page 132 Chapter 5 High Reliability Tools...

  • Page 133: Installing Internal Options

    Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options This chapter explains how to install internal options. 6.1 Before Installing Internal Options ....134 6.2 Attaching/Removing Each Cover ....136 6.3 Installing the CPU .

  • Page 134: Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options

    For stable use of the server, use the devices described in the system configuration figure when adding optional devices (internal/external options and USB devices etc.). Fujitsu does not warrant operation of the server when using unauthorized third party optional devices.
  • Page 135 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide • Devices inside the server remain hot after shutdown. Wait for a while after shutdown before installing or removing internal options. • The circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed and can be damaged by static electricity.

  • Page 136: Attaching/Removing Each Cover

    Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options 6.2 Attaching/Removing Each Cover When installing internal options, remove the top cover and fan duct. See below how to remove each cover. • Before attaching/removing the top cover and fan duct, turn off the server and all peripheral devices.
  • Page 137 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Slide out the server. Hold the handle and slide out the server until it clicks, and the server is locked on the rail on both sides. Lock Handles • Be careful not to pinch fingers or clothes when sliding out the server or pushing it back.

  • Page 138: How To Remove The Fan Duct

    Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options 6.2.2 How to Remove the Fan Duct Turn off the power and all peripheral devices, and pull the server out from the rack to remove the top cover. "6.2.1 How to Remove the Top Cover" (p.136) Touch a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity.

  • Page 139: Installing The Cpu

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 6.3 Installing the CPU Up to two CPUs can be installed on this server by installing an optional CPU. • Before installing/removing the CPU, turn off the server and all peripheral devices. Also unplug all power cables from the server ( "1.4.3 Turning Off the Server"...

  • Page 140: Installable Cpus And Notes

    Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options 6.3.2 Installable CPUs and Notes Installable CPUs The following types of CPUs can be installed on this server. When installing an optional CPU, the two CPUs must have the same product name (same frequency/cache size). table: List of Installable CPUs Product name Product ID...
  • Page 141 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Move the socket lever sideways and slowly move it up. Socket lever Open the socket cover. Press the socket cover tab with an index finger to open it. Do not touch any parts other than the socket cover at this time.
  • Page 142 Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options Install the heat sink. Check the direction by referring to the label attached to the heat sink, and install it on the CPU with screws to secure it. Tighten the screws little by little diagonally. Heat sink AIRFLOW AIRFLOW...

  • Page 143: Defective Cpu Disconnection Function

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 6.3.4 Defective CPU Disconnection Function This server has a defective CPU disconnection function. This function disconnects the CPU judged to be defective (causing an error) during Power On Self Test (POST) and start the server. When two CPUs are installed and one of them is defective, the server starts with the other CPU.

  • Page 144: Installing Memory Modules

    Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options 6.4 Installing Memory Modules Additional memory modules will help increase the amount of data that can be read at a time and improve the server processing capability. • Before installing or removing memory modules, turn off the server and all peripheral devices.

  • Page 145: Installation Locations Of Memory Modules

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 6.4.1 Installation Locations of Memory Modules The memory modules installed in this server are composed of two Dual In-Line Memory Modules (DIMM), the two DIMMs are configured as one pair. Installing memory modules in the slots of the memory board and then install the memory boards in the memory board slots on the baseboard.

  • Page 146: Installable Memory Board/Memory Modules, And Notes

    Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options When installing one memory board Pair memory modules with the same capacity in a memory bank, and install the memory modules in ascending order of memory capacity from memory bank 1 – memory bank 2 – memory bank 3. 6.4.2 Installable Memory Board/Memory Modules, and Notes Installable memory board/memory modules...

  • Page 147: Memory Redundant Function

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide • Identification label patterns When a memory module is viewed with the corner circled in the above figure to the lower left, identification labels are applied in any of the following patterns. table: Identification Label Patterns...
  • Page 148 Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options Select [Advanced System Configuration] in the [Advanced] menu, and press the [Enter] key. "7.2.5 Advanced Menu" (p.190) Select the [Memory Redundancy] item, and press the [Enter] key. Select [Mirroring], and press the [Enter] key. Select [Save Changes & Exit] in the [Exit] menu and press the [F10] key. A message confirming whether to save the BIOS setting change is displayed.

  • Page 149: Memory Sparing Function

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Memory sparing function Change settings with the BIOS setup utility to use the memory sparing function. A spare memory pair is reserved by this function without using a bank of the installed memory module. The available memory capacity (logical capacity) is two-thirds of the physical capacity.

  • Page 150: How To Install Or Remove Memory Modules

    Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options 6.4.4 How to Install or Remove Memory Modules • After the server shutdown, memory modules remain very hot. Wait for a sufficient period of time after the server shutdown before removing memory modules. Failure to do so may cause burns. Turn off the power and all peripheral devices, and pull the server out from the rack to remove the top cover.
  • Page 151 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Install or remove memory modules in the memory board. When installing memory modules Keep the levers on both sides of the slot where the memory module is to be installed open, and insert the memory module vertically in the memory slot while lining up the notch.

  • Page 152: How To Install Memory Board 2

    Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options Save the BIOS configuration data. "4.3 Storing the System Configuration Information" (p.84) 6.4.5 How to Install Memory Board 2 This section explains how to add a memory module in optional memory board 2. Turn off the power and all peripheral devices, and pull the server out from the rack to remove the top cover.

  • Page 153: Defective Memory Disconnection Function

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Save the BIOS configuration data. "4.3 Storing the System Configuration Information" (p.84) 6.4.6 Defective Memory Disconnection Function This server is equipped with the defective memory (RAM module) disconnection function. This function disconnects the memory bank (two DIMMs) judged to be defective (causing an error) during Power On Self Test (POST) and start the server.

  • Page 154: Installing Expansion Cards

    Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options 6.5 Installing Expansion Cards This section contains notes concerning types of expansion cards, various specific expansion cards, and how to install them. • Before installing an expansion card, turn off the server and all peripheral devices, and unplug the power cables from the outlet ( "1.4.3 Turning Off the Server"...

  • Page 155: Installation Location Of Expansion Cards

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 6.5.1 Installation Location of Expansion Cards This server is equipped with seven PCI slots, and a maximum of seven expansion cards can be installed. [Rear] PCI slot 7 (PCI-Express×4) PCI slot 6 (PCI-Express×4) PCI slot 5 (PCI-Express×4)

  • Page 156: Installable Expansion Cards And Notes

    Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options 6.5.2 Installable Expansion Cards and Notes This section explains expansion cards that can be installed in this server and notes on the installation. Installable expansion cards table: Installable expansion cards with standard installation Product name Product ID Remarks SAS RAID Ctrl...
  • Page 157 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Installation location and order of expansion cards Install each expansion card in the PCI slots in the number order described in the following table and install them according to the installation order. Expansion cards will not operate normally unless installed in the specified locations.
  • Page 158 Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options Installing/Removing SCSI Ctrl U320 lp (PG-2281L) or SAS RAID Ctrl (PG- 244CL, PG-248G2L) Configuration information on the device changes by installing the SCSI Ctrl U320 lp (PG-2281L) or SAS RAID Ctrl (PG-244CL) in the server because the bridge circuits are installed in the insides of the cards.

  • Page 159: How To Install Expansion Cards

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 6.5.3 How to Install Expansion Cards This section explains how to install expansion cards. Turn off the power and all peripheral devices, and pull the server out from the rack to remove the top cover.
  • Page 160 Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options Attach the expansion card to the PCI slot, and fasten it with the screw removed in Step 4. Expansion card When installing the SAS RAID Ctrl (PG-248G2L, PG-248CL, PG-244CL) Make sure to install the battery backup unit provided in the server and connect the battery backup unit cable.

  • Page 161: How To Install A Battery Backup Unit (Bbu)

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 6.5.4 How to Install a Battery Backup Unit (BBU) When installing the SAS RAID Ctrl (PG-248G2L, PG-248CL, PG-244CL), make sure to install the provided battery backup unit. Installation procedure is as follows. Installation location of a battery backup unit Install the battery backup unit in the carrier location as shown below.
  • Page 162 Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options Install the battery backup unit in the battery holder. Align the battery backup unit bottom with the hole location of the battery holder, insert the upper part in the tabs. It locks with a click. Secure the battery backup unit with the tabs.
  • Page 163 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Connect the SAS RAID Ctrl and the battery backup unit with a battery backup unit cable. A battery backup unit cable is provided with the battery backup unit. Connect the battery backup unit cable checking its direction.

  • Page 164: Installing Internal Hard Disk Units

    Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options 6.6 Installing Internal Hard Disk Units This section explains how to install internal hard disk units. • Before installing an internal hard disk unit, turn off the server and all peripheral devices, and unplug all power cables from the server. Failure to do so may cause electric shock ( "1.4.3 Turning Off the Server"...

  • Page 165: Installation Locations Of Internal Hard Disk Units

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 6.6.1 Installation Locations of Internal Hard Disk Units Install the internal hard disk unit in a 3.5-inch storage bay at the front of server. Up to six units can be installed. When an internal backup device is installed, a maximum of four internal hard disk units can be installed.

  • Page 166: How To Install Internal Hard Disk Units

    Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options Replacing defective internal hard disk units (for array configuration only) When an array system is configured, if one hard disk unit fails, you can replace it and perform recovery functions without turning off the power of the server and peripheral devices (hot swap/hot plug support). For details, refer to the manual on the "Array Controller Documents &...

  • Page 167: How To Remove Internal Hard Disk Units

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Install the internal hard disk unit. 1. Insert the internal hard disk unit in the 3.5-inch storage bay with its handle raised. 2. Insert firmly by lowering the handle. Handle How to remove internal hard disk units Open the rack door.

  • Page 168: Installing An Internal Backup Device

    Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options 6.7 Installing an Internal Backup Device Internal backup device can be installed in a 3.5 inch storage bay. • Before installing the internal backup device, turn off the server and all peripheral devices, and unplug the power cables from the outlet. Failure to do so may cause electric shock ( "1.4.3 Turning Off the Server"...

  • Page 169: Installable Internal Backup Devices

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 6.7.2 Installable Internal Backup Devices The following internal backup device can be installed. For details about the internal backup device, refer to the internal backup device manual. table: List of internal backup devices Product name...

  • Page 170: How To Install An Internal Backup Device

    Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options 6.7.3 How to Install an Internal Backup Device Turn off the power and all peripheral devices, and pull the server out from the rack to remove the top cover. "6.2.1 How to Remove the Top Cover" (p.136) Touch a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity.
  • Page 171 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Remove cable cover at the side of the device. The cable cover can be removed by pushing the two tabs at the side of the body. Cable cover Remove all the internal hard disk units and the dummy units.
  • Page 172 Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options Remove the USB unit. 1. Push the ejector in the direction of the arrow (on the front) while holding up the USB unit lock (green) inside of the server to unlock it. unit lock Ejector 2.
  • Page 173 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Tilt the rear SAS backplane towards the back. SAS Backplane Install the internal backup device to bay 2 and bay 3. 1. Connect the power cable and the USB cable to the connectors of the internal backup device and put them through the hole at the back of the 3.5-inch storage...
  • Page 174 Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options 4. Turn back the SAS backplane and close the two holders at the back of the right and left 3.5-inch storage bay. Pass cables through here. 5. Connect each cable that was removed in Step 8. Power cable SAS cable USB cable...
  • Page 175 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Pull the SAS cable through the side of the device and attach the cable cover that was removed in Step 5. Attach the fan cage and all the fans. To attach them, simply perform the removal procedure in reverse.

  • Page 176: Installing Power Supply Units

    Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options 6.8 Installing Power Supply Units One power supply unit (PSU) is installed in this server by default. Up to two PSUs can be installed. By installing two PSUs, the redundant power feature can be enabled. This section contains notes on adding a PSU, and explains the procedures for installation, removal, and replacement.

  • Page 177: Installable Power Supply Units

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 6.8.2 Installable Power Supply Units The following PSUs can be installed in this server. table: Installable PSUs Product name Product ID PG-PU125 Power Supply Module 6.8.3 How to Install the Power Supply Unit This section explains how to install power supply units.
  • Page 178 Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options Install the PSU. Hold the PSU with both hands and insert it straight into the PSU slot. When installing the PSU, be sure to confirm that the connector of the PSU is not damaged or bent.

  • Page 179: Replacing The Psu During Redundant Operation

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Install a new PSU or dummy unit. 6.8.4 Replacing the PSU during Redundant Operation When an optional PSU is installed and the redundant feature is enabled, if one PSU fails, the lamp (green) on the defective PSU turns off. The defective PSU can be replaced without shutting down the server.
  • Page 180 Chapter 6 Installing Internal Options...

  • Page 181: Chapter 7 Configuring Hardware And Utilities

    Chapter 7 Configuring Hardware and Utilities This chapter explains how to make the environment settings necessary to operate the server and how to use each utility. 7.1 Switch Block Settings ......182 7.2 BIOS Setup Utility .

  • Page 182: Switch Block Settings

    Chapter 7 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 7.1 Switch Block Settings This section explains the switch block settings for this server. Switch block location The switch block is located on the baseboard as shown below. [Front] [Rear] Switch block Switch block settings The switch block settings are as follows: table: Switch block settings Switch...

  • Page 183: Bios Setup Utility

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 7.2 BIOS Setup Utility This section explains how to make settings in the BIOS Setup Utility, and the items of each setting. 7.2.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility The following explains how to start and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
  • Page 184 Chapter 7 Configuring Hardware and Utilities The [Main] menu screen may not appear although the [F2] key is pressed. In this case, press the [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Delete] keys simultaneously and restart the server, then start the BIOS Setup. If you press the [F12] key while the message "<F2>...
  • Page 185 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide How to exit the BIOS Setup Utility Use the [←] [→] keys to display the [Exit] menu. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Exit Item Specific Help Save Changes & Exit Discard Changes & Exit...

  • Page 186: Main Menu

    Chapter 7 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 7.2.2 Main Menu The [Main] menu is displayed initially when you start the BIOS Setup Utility. Settings for the time and date and for the drives are configured on the [Main] menu. System Time: [HH:MM:SS] System Date: [MM:DD:YYYY]...

  • Page 187: Standard Ide Submenu

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 7.2.3 Standard IDE Submenu This submenu appears when selecting [Standard IDE] from the [Main] menu. Use this submenu to set the type and operating mode for connected IDE devices. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Standard IDE:...

  • Page 188: Boot Options Submenu

    Chapter 7 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 7.2.4 Boot Options Submenu This submenu appears when selecting [Boot Options] from the [Main] menu. Use this submenu to set system startup options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Boot Options Item Specific Help POST Errors: [Halt On All Errors] Keyboard Check: [Enabled]...
  • Page 189 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide table: Items on the Boot Options Submenu Item Setting Description Boot Menu Enabled (Unchangeable) Sets whether or not to enable the Boot menu. MultiBoot for HDs Enabled (Unchangeable) Sets whether or not to enable selection of which hard disk unit to load the OS from, when multiple hard disk units are installed.

  • Page 190: Advanced Menu

    Chapter 7 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 7.2.5 Advanced Menu The [Advanced] menu sets the peripheral device and PCI device options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Exit Item Specific Help Setup Warning Setting items on this menu to incorrect values may cause your system to malfunction.

  • Page 191: Peripheral Configuration Submenu

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 7.2.6 Peripheral Configuration Submenu This submenu appears when selecting [Peripheral Configuration] from the [Advanced] menu. Sets the serial port, parallel port, etc. The items not listed in the figure below can be displayed using the scroll bar.
  • Page 192 Chapter 7 Configuring Hardware and Utilities table: Items on the Peripheral Configuration Submenu Item Setting Description Parallel Mode Bidirection (Unchangeable) Sets the data transfer mode of the parallel port. Appears when [Enabled] or [Auto] is selected for [Parallel]. • 378h,IRQ7 (Initial Parallel Address Sets the parallel port address.

  • Page 193: Pci Configuration Submenu

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 7.2.7 PCI Configuration Submenu This submenu appears when selecting [PCI Configuration] from the [Advanced] menu. Use this submenu to configure the PCI device. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced PCI Configuration Item Specific Help > PCI SLOTS Configuration: >...

  • Page 194: Advanced System Configuration Submenu

    Chapter 7 Configuring Hardware and Utilities PCI IRQ Configuration submenu Use this submenu to set PCI IRQ for each PCI slot. table: Items on the PCI IRQ Configuration Submenu Item Setting Description PCI IRQ Line 1 Auto (Unchangeable) Sets which PCI IRQ is allocated to which PCI slot. PCI IRQ Line 2 PCI IRQ Line 3 PCI IRQ Line 4...
  • Page 195 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide table: Items on the Advanced System Configuration Submenu Item Setting Description BIOS Work Space Location Expansion ROM Area Sets memory space for BIOS operation. (Unchangeable) Memory Redundancy • Disabled (Initial value) Sets whether or not to use the memory mirroring •...

  • Page 196: Power On/Off Submenu

    Chapter 7 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 7.2.9 Power On/Off Submenu This submenu appears when selecting [Power On/Off] from the [Advanced] menu. Use this submenu to configure the power on/off settings. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Advanced System Configuration Item Specific Help Power off Source Software: [Enabled]...

  • Page 197: Ipmi Submenu

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 7.2.10 IPMI Submenu This submenu appears when selecting [IPMI] from the [Advanced] menu. Use this submenu to configure the integrated Remote Management Controller (iRMC) settings. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced IPMI Item Specific Help SEL Load...

  • Page 198: Security Menu

    Chapter 7 Configuring Hardware and Utilities LAN Settings submenu Use this submenu to set the LAN when remote controlled by the RemoteControlService. table: Items on the LAN Settings Submenu Item Setting Description DHCP • Disabled (Initial value) Sets whether or not to acquire LAN IP address of •...
  • Page 199 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide table: Items on the Security Menu Item Setting Description Setup Password Displays whether or not the setup password required for the setup is set. When the password is not set, "Not Installed" is displayed. When the password is set, "Installed"...

  • Page 200: Tpm (Security Chip) Setting Submenu

    Chapter 7 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 7.2.12 TPM (Security Chip) Setting Submenu This submenu appears when selecting [TPM (Security Chip) Setting] from the [Security] menu. Use this submenu to set TPM (Security Chip). PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security TPM (Security Chip) Setting Item Specific Help Security Chip : [Disabled]...
  • Page 201 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide When rebooting after the settings of the [Change TPM State] item is changed, the BIOS Setup Utility may start up after POST finishes. In this case, select the [Physical Presence operations] submenu, and perform [Execute] in the following displayed window.

  • Page 202: Server Menu

    Chapter 7 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 7.2.13 Server Menu The [Server] menu sets the server options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Exit Item Specific Help O/S Boot Timeout: [Disabled] Action: [Reset] Timeout Value: ASR&R Boot Delay: Power Cycle Delay: Boot Retry Counter: Temperature Monitoring: [Disabled]...
  • Page 203 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide table: Items on the Server Menu Item Setting Description Action • Continue Sets the action to take if OS boot monitoring times • Reset (Initial value) out. • Power Cycle Timeout Value • 0 (Initial value) Sets the timeout period.

  • Page 204: Cpu Status Submenu

    Chapter 7 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 7.2.14 CPU Status Submenu This submenu appears when selecting [CPU Status] from the [Server] menu. Use this submenu to set whether or not to allow the use of the installed CPU. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server CPU Status Item Specific Help...

  • Page 205: Memory Status Submenu

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 7.2.15 Memory Status Submenu This submenu appears when selecting [Memory Status] from the [Server] menu. Use this submenu to set whether or not to allow the use of the installed memory modules. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility...

  • Page 206: Pci Status Submenu

    Chapter 7 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 7.2.16 PCI Status Submenu This submenu appears when selecting [PCI Status] from the [Server] menu. Use this submenu to set whether or not to allow the use of the installed expansion card. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server PCI Status Item Specific Help...

  • Page 207: Console Redirection Submenu

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 7.2.17 Console Redirection Submenu This submenu appears when selecting [Console Redirection] from the [Server] menu. Use this submenu to configure detailed settings for console redirection. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Console Redirection Item Specific Help Console Redirection:...

  • Page 208: Exit Menu

    Chapter 7 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 7.2.18 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 Change Values Select Item Select Menu...
  • Page 209 Chapter 8 Operation and Maintenance This chapter explains the operations necessary after starting to use this server as well as daily care and maintenance. 8.1 Daily Maintenance ......210 8.2 Troubleshooting .

  • Page 210: Chapter 8 Operation And Maintenance

    This section explains how to check the status of the operating server, as well as how to perform daily maintenance. Information for PRIMERGY For the latest information on PRIMERGY, update modules, drivers and the software, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website. http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/server/ia/driver/ Regarding BIOS and firmware, contact to Fujitsu Support Office.

  • Page 211: Cleaning The Server

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Cleaning the server Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. For stains that do not come off with a dry cloth, wipe with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent. Once the stain has been removed, wipe off any remaining detergent with a cloth dampened with water.

  • Page 212: Replacement Of Consumable Parts

    Chapter 8 Operation and Maintenance 8.1.3 Replacement of Consumable Parts Consumable parts are required to be replaced to maintain performance and function. Users are responsible of procurement and replacement of consumable parts. For procurement, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of "Start Guide". For replacement procedures, refer to the "6.5.4 How to Install a Battery Backup Unit (BBU)"...

  • Page 213: Troubleshooting

    When contacting an office listed in the "Contact Information" of the "Start Guide", refer to "8.8.1 Contacting Maintenance Support" ( p.242) and collect the required information. Information for PRIMERGY For the latest information on PRIMERGY, update modules, drivers and the software, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website. http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/server/ia/driver/ Regarding BIOS and firmware, contact to Fujitsu Support Office.
  • Page 214 Chapter 8 Operation and Maintenance A temperature warning is output to the hardware event log and OS event log, or ServerView issues a notification of a temperature warning such as by a popup message. The above log is output or the above notification is issued by ServerView when the ambient temperature is within 30 to 35°C, which is near the upper limit of the temperature boundaries (10 to 35°C).
  • Page 215 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide • There may be an error in the system area of the memory. Contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of the "Start Guide". Typing the keyboard does not display any characters, or the mouse cursor does not move.

  • Page 216: Error Messages

    Memory decreased in Size The memory is abnormal. Power off the server and turn it back on. If the message still appears, check the error log and replace Non Fujitsu Siemens Memory Module the faulty memory. detected Warranty restricted! System battery is dead - Replace and run The battery is abnormal.
  • Page 217 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide table: List of POST error messages Message Description System CMOS checksum bad - Default The CMOS is abnormal. Correct the current settings with the configuration used BIOS Setup Utility or configure the settings at the time of purchase.
  • Page 218 Chapter 8 Operation and Maintenance table: List of POST error messages Message Description Verify CPU Frequency selection in Setup The CPU is abnormal. Power off the server and turn it back on. If the message still appears, check the error log and replace the CPU if it is at fault.
  • Page 219 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide table: List of POST error messages Message Description Application CPU timeout error The CPU is abnormal. Power off the server and turn it back on. If the message still appears, check the error log and replace the CPU if it is at fault.
  • Page 220 Chapter 8 Operation and Maintenance table: List of POST error messages Message Description iRMC reports sensor status: CRITICAL The voltage is abnormal. Power off the server and unplug the Voltages power cable. After that, turn the power back on. If the message still appears, the baseboard must be replaced.

  • Page 221: Server Management Tools Error Messages

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Server Management Tools error messages The following error messages may appear while executing Server Management Tools. Perform the corresponding resolution listed in the table. If messages other than the following are displayed, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of the "Start Guide".

  • Page 222: Software Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8 Operation and Maintenance 8.2.3 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 PRIMERGY Startup Disc, nothing is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 223 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Application software which uses tftp client function (tftp.exe) does not operate properly For the system on which Windows Server 2003 is installed, since the tftp client function (tftp.exe) is not installed by default, and application software which uses the tftp client function (tftp.exe) does not operate properly.
  • Page 224 Chapter 8 Operation and Maintenance This error results from that the LAN driver for the network adapter recognized immediately after the OS installation is not updated. Clicking [Finish] in this window displays the [Help and Support Center] window. Click [X] to close this window.

  • Page 225: Restoring The System

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Collecting memory dump to other than the system drive If the memory dump is set to be collected to the system drive (C:\), change the settings so that the memory dump can be saved to a drive other than the system drive. For setting procedures, refer to "4.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting"...
  • Page 226 Chapter 8 Operation and Maintenance Time display in Linux OS environment Difference in time between the OS and the hardware clock Since the software clock on OS is employed but not the hardware clock functioned in the server for time display in Linux environment, time -lag may occur between the OS and the hardware clock.
  • Page 227 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Warning Messages of ServerView Remote Connector When ServerView Agent for Windows is installed, and the system is highly-loaded during startup, the following warning message may be recorded on the Application Event Log at server startup.
  • Page 228 Chapter 8 Operation and Maintenance 1. Click [Start] – [Control Panel] – [Administrative Tools] – [Services] – [ServerView Remote Connector]. 2. Select [Restart Service] in the operation menu. ● When using Power Monitor Start the Power Monitor from the ServerView S2. Select the server for which you want to check the ServerView Remote Connector service operation, from the left side frame.

  • Page 229: System Event Log

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 8.3 System Event Log This section explains how to refer to and operate system event logs. 8.3.1 How to Refer to Event Logs ServerView S2 is used for reference of system event logs. A summary of reference procedures is described below.

  • Page 230: Security

    Chapter 8 Operation and Maintenance 8.4 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 231: Security Against Unauthorized Use

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 8.4.2 Security against Unauthorized Use A password can be set to prevent unauthorized use of the server. When a password is set, the server is accessible only to the users who know the password. The password is set in the BIOS Setup Utility. For details on the BIOS Setup Utility, refer to "7.2.11 Security Menu"...
  • Page 232 Chapter 8 Operation and Maintenance 2. In the [Confirm New Password] field, enter the password you have entered in Step 1 and press the [Enter] key. [System Password] or [Setup Password] on the [Security] menu shows [Installed]. When only the user or administrator password is set, the same setting items are accessible to both users and administrators.

  • Page 233: Security When Disposing Of The Server

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 8.4.3 Security When Disposing of the Server Notes regarding the deletion of data from the hard disk when disposing of or transferring the server When disposing of or transferring a server that has been used, the data in the hard disk may be read and used unscrupulously.

  • Page 234: Backup

    Chapter 8 Operation and Maintenance 8.5 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. 8.5.1 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 235 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Notes on operating backups Notes on operating backups are as follows. For details, refer to the device manuals and Readme.txt included in the device driver. 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.
  • Page 236 Chapter 8 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 237: Restoring The System

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 8.6 Restoring the System If the system is damaged, use the backup data created after installation to restore the system. Create a recovery disk when you have installed an OS or changed the system configuration. Refer to "4.2 Creating Backup Data for System Recovery"...
  • Page 238 Chapter 8 Operation and Maintenance Click [Repair your computer] displayed in the bottom left of the window. Click [Windows Complete PC Restore]. Specify the backup type, and click [Next]. When backup data is in a folder on another machine, or when the backup data is not the latest data, select [Restore specific backup].

  • Page 239: For Windows Server 2003

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Perform the settings as required, and click [Next]. The restoration settings completion window appears. Click [Finish]. The restoration start window appears. Check the checkbox, and click [OK]. System restoration starts. After the restoration has completed, the system is automatically rebooted. After rebooting, the system is restored using the backup data.
  • Page 240 LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver For the procedure for installing a driver, refer to the following "OS Installation Manually". http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/server/ia/driver/ Follow the window instructions to restore the system. • When replacing the floppy disk is required, replace it following the instructions.

  • Page 241: Reinstalling The Os

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 8.7 Reinstalling the OS This section explains the procedure for reinstalling the OS. 8.7.1 Checking before OS Reinstallation Optional devices For notes on installing the OS again with optional devices installed or connected, refer to "2.1.1 Installing Options"...

  • Page 242: Maintenance Service

    Chapter 8 Operation and Maintenance 8.8 Maintenance Service If the cause of the failure is uncertain or if the original condition cannot be restored, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of the "Start Guide". 8.8.1 Contacting Maintenance Support For "Contact Information", refer to "Start Guide".

  • Page 243: Appendix

    Appendix This appendix explains the specifications for the server and for its internal options. A Server Specifications ......244 B Specifications for Internal Options .

  • Page 244: A Server Specifications

    Appendix Server Specifications This section explains the specifications for the server. The specifications for this server are liable to be updated without any notice. Please be forewarned. table: Server Specifications. Item Functions and Specifications Type Diskless Type Product name PRIMEGRY RX300 S4 Product ID PGUR3041A3 Chipset...
  • Page 245 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide table: Server Specifications. Item Functions and Specifications Weight Max. 30kg 445 (483) × 720 (792) × 88 (mm) (2U) Dimension (W × D × H) ( ): including protrusion Noise 52dB The function can be enhanced by Remote Management Ctrl Upgrade kit (PG-RMCU2). For details, refer to "Appendix D Remote Management Controller"...

  • Page 246: B Specifications For Internal Options

    Appendix Specifications for Internal Options This section explains the specifications for internal options for the server. When you have bought an internal option as a standard option, check that the package contents the following items before use. Should it happen that items are missing, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information"...

  • Page 247: Memory

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Memory Package • Memory module (2) Specifications table: Memory Specifications Item Function and Specifications Product name Memory Module-1GB Memory Module-2GB Memory Module-4GB Memory Module-8GB Product ID PG-RM1CG PG-RM2CG PG-RM4CG PG-RM8CG 512MB DDR2-667 1GB DDR2-667 FBD...

  • Page 248: Internal Hard Disk Units

    Appendix Internal Hard Disk Units Package • Internal hard disk unit (1) Specifications table: Internal Hard Disk Unit Specifications Item Function and Specifications HDD SAS 15k 73GB HDD SAS 15k 147GB HDD SAS 15k 300GB Product name hot plug 3.5inch hot plug 3.5inch hot plug 3.5inch Product ID...

  • Page 249: Power Cord Selection

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide 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 250 Appendix For the United Kingdom Should the plug on the flexible cord not be of the type for your socket outlets, do not use an adapter but remove the plug from the cord and discard. Carefully prepare the end of the supply cord and fit a suitable plug.

  • Page 251: C Remote Control Function

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Remote Control Function This server supports a remote control function. When a personal computer (PC) is connected to the serial 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 (remote control).
  • Page 252 Appendix Connecting the server to a PC Connect the server to a PC using an RS-232C cross cable. Server (Rear) Serial Port RS-232C cross cable PC (Rear) Serial Port Configuring the terminal software (PC) Perform settings for the remote control function using terminal software on the PC. Port configuration Configure the port on the PC as follows: table: Port Settings...

  • Page 253: Remote Power Supply Control

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Remote Power Supply Control This section explains how to control the server power supply remotely. The server power supply can be remote-controlled with the terminal software on the PC. Starting up the remote controller Start up the terminal software.
  • Page 254 Welcome to PRIMERGY Remote Manager Firmware Revision x.xxA (x.xx) SDRR *.** ID 0203 RX300S4 Firmware built xxx xx xxxx xx:xx:xx * **************************************** System Type : PRIMERGY RX300 S4 System ID : xxxxxxxx System Name : RX300S4-2 (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) System OS : xxxxxxxx System Status: OK...
  • Page 255 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Select a menu and press the corresponding number key. "*" is displayed in the bracket of unavailable menu. table: Remote Control Menu Menu name Operation Immediate Power Off Turns the server off. Immediate Reset Resets the server.

  • Page 256: D Remote Management Controller

    Appendix Remote Management Controller This section explains functions and features of the Remote Management Controller (iRMC) and the optional Remote Management Controller Upgrade (PG-RMCU2). Overview of the Remote Management Controller This server has the Remote Management Controller (iRMC2) on the baseboard. The Remote Management Controller makes the high-quality, high-reliability remote service board function possible.

  • Page 257: Preparation For Using Remote Management Controller

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Preparation for Using Remote Management Controller To enable the Remote Management Controller, perform the following procedure. • Configuring the BIOS • Connecting the Server to a PC Configuring the BIOS To use the function of the Remote Management Controller, perform the following setting using the BIOS Setup Utility.

  • Page 258: Window Of The Remote Management Controller

    Appendix Window of the Remote Management Controller The Remote Management Controller uses the Web interface function. The following window appears when starting the Remote Management Controller. The following functions are available. table: Functions of the Remote Management Controller Item Description System Information Displays information of the system on which the Remote Management Controller is running.

  • Page 259: Remote Management Controller Upgrade (Pg-Rmcu2)

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide For usage of the Remote Management Controller, refer to "Remote Management Controller User's Guide". Comparison with server management function of ServerView ServerView, software provided with the server, can manage the server remotely if OS is normally operating.
  • Page 260 Appendix Remote storage function This is a function to recognize the external memory device connected by using the console redirection function as a remote device of the server. The configuration of the remote storage function is shown in the figure below. CD-ROM drive Accessing as the remote drive Floppy disk drive...

  • Page 261: E Notes On Using External Fdd (Usb)

    PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Notes on Using External FDD (USB) This section explains notes on using a USB floppy disk drive. Notes on FDD (USB) recognition at server startup If the FDD (USB), with a floppy disk inserted, is not connected at server startup, BIOS cannot recognize the FDD (USB).

  • Page 262: F Recycling

    Appendix Recycling This section explains how to recycle this server. Disposing of the server When scrapping this server, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of "Start Guide". This server must be disposed of as industrial waste. Furthermore, if the server is disposed of as it is, someone else may gain access to the information contained on the hard disks.
  • Page 263 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Index CPU Status Submenu....204 Creating Driver Disks ....94 Advanced Menu .
  • Page 264 Inlet ....... 25 Memory Modules ....144 Installation Defective Memory Disconnection Function DSNAP .
  • Page 265 PRIMERGY RX300 S4 User's Guide Power supply monitoring....128 Installation..... . .128 Power supply unit .
  • Page 267 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...

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