Preface The PRIMERGY TX150 S6 server is an Intel-based server for small and mid- size networks. The server is suitable for use as a file server and also as an appli- cation, information or Internet server. It is available as a floorstand or rack model.
Preface Expansions and conversions Expansions and conversions Main memory expansion The system board supports up to 16 Gbyte main memory. 4 slots (2 memory banks with 2 slots each) are provided for the main memory. Each memory bank can be populated with 512 Mbyte, 1 Gbyte, 2 Gbyte or 4 Gbyte unbuffered DDR2 memory modules.
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Expansions and conversions Preface Additional expansion cards in the PCI slots The system board offers six PCI slots: – 3 x PCI (32 Bit / 33 MHz) – 2 x PCI Express x8 – 1 x PCI Express x4 SATA Software RAID Only possible in SATA base units: the SATA SW RAID 5 functionality will be activated by installing a license key (RAID key).
Preface Notational conventions Notational conventions The following notational conventions are used in this manual: Text in italics indicates commands or menu items. “Quotation marks” indicate names of chapters and terms that are being emphasized. Ê describes activities that must be performed in the order shown.
Procedure CAUTION! ● The actions described in this manual should only be performed by technical specialists. Repairs to the device that do not relate to CSS failures must only be ● carried out by service personnel. Please note that unauthorized inter- ference with the system will void the warranty and exempt the manufacturer from all liability.
Safety instructions The following safety instructions are also provided in the manual “Safety notes and other important information”. This device meets the relevant safety regulations for IT equipment. If you have any questions about whether you can install the server in the intended environment, please contact your sales outlet or our customer service team.
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Safety instructions Before starting up CAUTION! ● During installation and before operating the device, observe the instructions on environmental conditions for your device. If the device is brought in from a cold environment, condensation may ● form both inside and on the outside of the device. Wait until the device has acclimatized to room temperature and is absolutely dry before starting it up.
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Safety instructions CAUTION! ● Ensure that the power sockets on the device and the grounded shock- proof sockets are freely accessible. The On/Off button or the main power switch (if present) does not ● isolate the device from the mains power supply. To disconnect it completely from the mains power supply, unplug all network power plugs from the grounded shockproof sockets.
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Safety instructions CAUTION! ● Proper operation of the system (in accordance with IEC 60950-1/EN 60950-1) is only ensured if the casing is completely assembled and the rear covers for the installation slots have been fitted (electric shock, cooling, fire protection, interference suppression).
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Safety instructions Working with CDs/DVDs and CD/DVD drives When working with devices with CD/DVD drives, these instructions must be followed. CAUTION! Only use CDs/DVDs that are in perfect condition in your server's ● CD/DVD drive, in order to prevent data loss, equipment damage and injury.
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Safety instructions Modules with electrostatic-sensitive devices Modules with electrostatic-sensitive devices are identified by the following sticker: Figure 1: ESD label When you handle components fitted with ESDs, you must always observe the following points: Switch off the system and remove the power plugs from the power outlets ●...
Preparation CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter “Safety instructions” on page 15 et seq.. Floorstand model 4.1.1 Opening the server Ê Exit all applications and shut down the server properly. Ê Press the On/Off button if the server has not been switched off by the operating system.
Floorstand model Preparation 4.1.2 Removing the front cover Remove the front cover when making the following extensions and upgrades: – Installation of further accessible drives – Conversion from a floorstand model to a rack model Ê Remove the hard disk cover as shown in figure 6 on page Figure 3: Removing the front cover Ê...
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Preparation Floorstand model Figure 5: Loosening the lower hooks Ê Push the drive cover upward (1). Ê Press the two touch points of the lower hooks (2+3) inward and pull out the front cover sideward (4). Options Guide TX150 S6...
Floorstand model Preparation 4.1.3 Removing the hard disk cover The hard disk cover has to be removed before installing further hard disk drives: Ê Exit all applications and shut down the server properly. Ê Press the On/Off button if the server has not been switched off by the operating system.
Preparation Rack model Rack model Ê Exit all applications and shut down the server properly. Ê Press the On/Off button if the server has not been switched off by the operating system. Ê Pull all power connectors out of the power outlets. 4.2.1 Opening the server Figure 7: Loosening the knurled screws...
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Rack model Preparation Figure 8: Removing the server from the rack cabinet Ê Disconnect all cables on the rear of the server. Ê On the telescopic rails remove one screw on either side of the server (1). Ê Release the locking mechanism (2a + 2b) of both rails and carefully pull the server out of the rack (3) as far as it will go.
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Preparation Rack model Figure 9: Removing the top cover Ê Unlock the top cover by removing the two screws on the server rear (1). Ê Push the top cover to the rear approxiate 2 cm (2). Ê Lift off the top cover upwards (3). Options Guide TX150 S6...
Rack model Preparation 4.2.2 Removing the rack front cover The rack front cover has to be removed before installing further accessible drives. Figure 10: Removing the rack front cover Ê Remove two knurled screws on either side (1). Ê Remove the rack front cover to the front (2). Figure 11: Removing the plastic front cover Ê...
Main memory CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter “Safety instructions” on page 15 et seq.. The system board supports up to 16 Gbyte main memory. 4 slots (2 memory banks with 2 slots each) are provided for the main memory. Each memory bank can be populated with 512 Mbyte, 1 Gbyte, 2 Gbyte or 4 Gbyte unbuffered DDR2 memory modules.
Expanding/replacing the main memory Main memory The following table shows the prescribed equipping order: DIMM 1A DIMM 2A DIMM 1B DIMM 2B single channel equipped empty empty empty single/dual equipped equipped equipped empty channel dual channel equipped empty equipped empty equipped equipped equipped...
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Main memory Expanding/replacing the main memory Figure 14: Installing a memory module Ê Fold the assembly brackets outwards on both sides of the corresponding slot. Ê Carefully press the memory module into the slot (1) until the fastening tabs on both sides of it engage (2). Ê...
Accessible drives CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter “Safety instructions” on page 15 et seq.. Three 5.25-inch bays are available for accessible drives. In these bays you can install a DVD/DVD-RW drives, magnetic tape drives, a multibay (slimline DVD and FDD/ServerView Local Service Panel) or a hard disks extension box (only SAS base units).
Installing an accessible 5.25-inch drive Accessible drives Installing an accessible 5.25-inch drive Ê Open the server and remove the front cover or the rack front cover as described in the chapter “Preparation” on page 21 et seq.. New 5.25-inch drives are supplied without EasyClick rails. Before installing a new drive you must therefore remove the EasyClick rails from the dummy cover and mount the EasyClick rails on the new drive.
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Accessible drives Installing an accessible 5.25-inch drive CAUTION! Keep the dummy cover in a safe place. If you remove the accessible drive again and do not replace it with a new one, the dummy cover must be reinstalled to comply with EMC regulations and to satisfy cooling require- ments and fire protection measures.
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Installing an accessible 5.25-inch drive Accessible drives You will find in the following figures which holes and screws should be used for the magnetic tape dives. Figure 19: Attaching the EasyClick rails - tape drives LTO Ultrium 2HH / 3FH Figure 20: Attaching the EasyClick rails - tape drives VXA-2 and DDS Gen5 Options Guide TX150 S6...
Accessible drives Installing a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive Installing a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive The 3.5-inch bay for the optional floppy disk drive is positioned between the hard disks cage and the 5.25-inch bays for accessible drives. Ê Open the server and remove the front cover or the rack front cover as described in the chapter “Preparation”...
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Installing a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive Accessible drives Figure 22: Installing the floppy disk drive in the drive holder Ê Position the new floppy disk drive in the drive holder (1) and fasten it with two screws on each side (2). Figure 23: Mounting the floppy disk drive holder Ê...
Accessible drives Installing a hard disks extension box Installing a hard disks extension box In the SAS base units two 5.25-inch bays for accessible drives can be used to install a hard disks extension box. Two variants of the hard disks extension box are available: –...
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Installing a hard disks extension box Accessible drives Variant 1 Figure 24: Variant 1 - Attaching the EasyClick rails Ê Screw the EasyClick rails onto either side of the hard disks extension box using two M3 screws for each rail. Use the holes marked above (see the circles) for this purpose.
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Accessible drives Installing a hard disks extension box Figure 25: Taking out the dummy Ê Take the dummy out of the frame by extracting sideward the frame until the four noses of the frame disengage. CAUTION! Keep the dummy for future use. If you remove the slimline drive again and do not replace it with a new one, the dummy must be reinstalled to comply with EMC regulations and to satisfy cooling requirements and fire protection measures.
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Installing a hard disks extension box Accessible drives Figure 27: Slimline DVD with cables Ê Connect the SATA cable and the PS adapter cable to the rear side of the slimline DVD drive (see the cabling plans in the Appendix). Ê...
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Accessible drives Installing a hard disks extension box Power/ Strom Figure 28: Variant 1 - Connectors of the HDD backplane Ê Connect the power cable plug P2 to the power connector of the HDD backplane on the rear side of the hard disks extension box. Ê...
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Installing a hard disks extension box Accessible drives Variant 2 Figure 29: Variant 2 - Attaching the EasyClick rails Ê Screw the EasyClick rails onto either side of the hard disks extension box using three M3 screws for each rail. Use the holes marked above for this purpose.
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Accessible drives Installing a hard disks extension box power Figure 30: Variant 2 - Connectors of the HDD backplane Ê Connect the PS adapter cable to the power connectors of the HDD backplanes on the rear side of the hard disks extension box. Ê...
Installing the multibay Accessible drives Installing the multibay Ê Open the server and remove the front cover or the rack front cover as described in the chapter “Preparation” on page 21 et seq.. Ê Remove the dummy cover from one 5.25-inch bay for accessible drives: Ê...
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Accessible drives Installing the multibay CAUTION! Keep the dummy for future use. If you remove the slimline drive again and do not replace it with a new one, the dummy must be reinstalled to comply with EMC regulations and to satisfy cooling requirements and fire protection measures.
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Installing the multibay Accessible drives Ê Attach the front cover or rack front cover, close the server, connect it to the power outlet, and switch it on as described in the chapter “Completion” on page 85 et seq.. Options Guide TX150 S6...
ServerView Local Service Panel CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter “Safety instructions” on page 15 et seq.. It is possible to install a ServerView Local Service Panel (LSP) in the bay at the top of the hard disks extension box for 3.5“ hard disks or in the lower bay of the multibay.
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Installing a LSP ServerView Local Service Panel Figure 33: Removing the dummy cover Ê Press the locking bar of the dummy cover inward and push the dummy cover out of the bay frontward. CAUTION! Keep the dummy cover in a safe place. If you remove the ServerView Local Service Panel again and do not replace it with a new one, the dummy cover must be reinstalled to comply with EMC regulations and to satisfy cooling requirements and fire protection measures.
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ServerView Local Service Panel Installing a LSP Figure 34: Installing the ServerView Local Service Panel Ê Push the ServerView Local Service Panel from the front side into the bay. Ê Push the hard disks extension box fully into the bay until the EasyClick rails lock in place.
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Installing a LSP ServerView Local Service Panel Installing in multibay Ê Open the server as described in the chapter “Preparation” on page 21 seq.. Ê Disconnect all cables at the rear side of the multibay. Notice the cabling. Ê Press inward on the two metal tongues of the EasyClick rails until the locking mechanism disengages.
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ServerView Local Service Panel Installing a LSP Figure 36: ServerView Local Service Panel frame Figure 37: Inserting the ServerView Local Service Panel in the frame Ê Push the ServerView Local Service Panel from the front side into the frame. Ê Detach the EasyClick rails from the multibay by removing the two screws on each side.
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Installing a LSP ServerView Local Service Panel Figure 38: Inserting the ServerView Local Service Panel in the multibay Ê Push the ServerView Local Service Panel from the rear side into the multibay. Ê Fasten the ServerView Local Service Panel with two screws on each side to the multibay.
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ServerView Local Service Panel Installing a LSP Ê Connect all cables to the rear side of the multibay (see the cabling plans in the Appendix). Ê Connect the data cable with the ServerView Local Service Panel and the connector X3 in the operating panel module (see the cabling plans in the Appendix).
Expansion cards in the PCI slots CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter “Safety instructions” on page 15 et seq.. The system board offers six PCI slots: Slot 6 PCIe x8 Slot 5 PCIe x8 Slot 4 PCIe x4 Slot 3 PCI 32 Bit / 33 MHz Slot 2...
Installing an expansion card Expansion cards in the PCI slots Installing an expansion card Ê Open the server as described in the chapter “Preparation” on page 21 seq.. Figure 41: Removing the rear cover Ê Swing the locking swivel in the direction of the arrow (1). Ê...
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Expansion cards in the PCI slots Installing an expansion card Figure 42: Installing an expansion card Ê Install the expansion card in the PCI slot and press it carefully into the associated plug-in location on the system board (1) until it engages properly. Ê...
PCI slot assembly Expansion cards in the PCI slots PCI slot assembly Slot 5 (PCIe) is the default slot for the boot controller. If the boot controller should be operated in an other PCIe slot, it is necessary to set the PCI scan for this slot to "enabled"...
Expansion cards in the PCI slots Installing a BBU Installing a BBU You can install up to two Battery Backup Units (BBU). Ê Open the server as described in the chapter “Preparation” on page 21 seq.. Figure 43: Connecting the cable to the BBU Ê...
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Installing a BBU Expansion cards in the PCI slots BBU 2 BBU 1 Figure 44: Position screws Ê Lay the server on the side. Ê Position the BBU on the inner side of the housing bottom (the first BBU in the front range, a second BBU in the middle range).
SATA SW RAID CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter “Safety instructions” on page 15 et seq.. The SATA SW RAID 5 functionality will be activated by installing a license key (RAID key). Inserting the RAID key Ê Open the server as described in the chapter “Preparation”...
External interfaces CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter “Safety instructions” on page 15 et seq.. 10.1 Installing the COM2 interface Ê Open the server as described in the chapter “Preparation” on page 21 seq.. Figure 47: COM2 interface Ê...
Installing a parallel interface External interfaces 10.2 Installing a parallel interface Ê Open the server as described in the chapter “Preparation” on page 21 seq.. Figure 48: Removing the system fan holder Ê Disconnect the system fan cable from the connector FAN1 SYS on the system board (see circle).
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External interfaces Installing a parallel interface Figure 49: Breaking off the interface plate Ê Break off the interface plate using a screwdriver. Figure 50: Fastening the plug connector at the rear of the housing Ê Feed the plug connector through the notch at the rear of the housing. Ê...
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Installing a parallel interface External interfaces Figure 51: Routing the cable Ê Route the cable as shown in the photo. Ê Connect the cable’s connector to the parallel port connector on the system board. Ê Reinstall the system fan holder. The proper holder position can best be judged from the outside at the rear side of the server.
Conversion standard PS to hot- plug PS CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter “Safety instructions” on page 15 et seq.. The standard power supply can be replaced by a hot-plug power supply. The hot-plug power supply consists of up to two power supply modules. The upgrade kit contains only one power supply module (for power supply redundancy the second power supply module must be additionally ordered).
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Conversion standard PS to hot-plug PS Figure 52: Loosening the screws Ê Remove the five screws (1) which attach the adapter plate of the standard power supply to the housing. Figure 53: Taking out the standard power supply Ê Slide the standard power supply somewhat toward the inside (1) to detach it from the brackets in the side cover and take it out toward the side (2).
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Conversion standard PS to hot-plug PS Figure 54: Installing the Power backplane in the PS cage Ê Insert the Power backplane in the PS cage. Ê Push the Power backplane in direction of the arrows until the three bolts of the PS cage engage.
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Conversion standard PS to hot-plug PS Figure 55: Installing the PS cage Ê Push the PS cage from inside into the bay. In the floorstand model the Power backplane is positioned under the top cover, and in the rack model at the right-hand side cover (seen from front side).
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Conversion standard PS to hot-plug PS Figure 56: Fastening the PS cage in the housing Ê Fasten the PS cage in the housing with one screw M3x4.5 mm (see the circle). Figure 57: Fastening the PS cage at the rear side Ê...
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Conversion standard PS to hot-plug PS Figure 58: Inserting the power supply module Ê Push the power supply module in the left side (floorstand model) or bottom side (rack model) bay. Ê Lift the green handle somewhat upwards so that the forked levers (see the arrows) can fit to the locking rail.
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Conversion standard PS to hot-plug PS Figure 59: Locking the power supply module Ê Push the green handle downward until the locking slide (see the arrow) engages. Ê Plug the power cord to the connector of the power supply module. Ê...
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Conversion standard PS to hot-plug PS Figure 60: Installing the dummy cover Ê If you have not ordered a second power supply module, install the dummy cover in the second bay: Hook the top side of the dummy cover into the chassis, after this swivel the dummy cover down and fasten it with one screw (see the arrow) to the housing.
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Conversion standard PS to hot-plug PS Mounting the anti-tilt bracket (only floorstand model) Ê Attach the left-hand side cover as described in section “Closing the server” on page Figure 61: Mounting the anti-tilt bracket Ê Position the server on the anti-tilt bracket in the way that the rubber feet of the server fit into the openings of the bracket (1).
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Conversion standard PS to hot-plug PS Figure 62: Fastening the anti-tilt bracket Ê Fasten the anti-tilt bracket using the two knurled screws (1). Ê Close the server, connect it to the power outlet, and switch it on as described in the chapter “Completion”...
Conversion from a floorstand model to a rack model CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter “Safety instructions” on page 15 et seq.. Ê Open the server and remove the front cover as described in the chapter “Preparation” on page 21et seq..
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Conversion from a floorstand model to a rack model Figure 64: Removing the screws Ê Remove the two screws at the rear side. Figure 65: Removing the right-hand side cover Ê Lift the hook up slightly using a screwdriver. Ê Push the right-hand side cover in the direction of the arrow. Ê...
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Conversion from a floorstand model to a rack model Ê Lay the server on its right-hand side. CAUTION! Get a second person to help you do this. The server can weigh up to 40 Figure 66: Removing the rubber feet Ê...
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Conversion from a floorstand model to a rack model The drive cage for the accessible drives is constructed in such a way that the accessible drives and the operating panel module can be taken out simply, turned through 90° to the left, and then be reinstalled. Ê...
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Conversion from a floorstand model to a rack model Ê Attach the rack front cover, close the server, connect it to the power outlet, and switch it on as described in the chapter “Completion” on page 85et seq.. To enable the rack model to be presented correctly in ServerView, proceed as follows: Ê...
Completion CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter “Safety instructions” on page 15 et seq.. 13.1 Floorstand model 13.1.1 Attaching the hard disk cover After you have installed further hard disk drives, reattach the hard disk cover. Figure 68: Attaching the hard disk cover Ê...
Floorstand model Completion 13.1.2 Attaching the front cover After you have installed further accessible drives, reattach the front cover. Figure 69: Attaching the front cover Ê Press the three hooks (1) on the right side in the recesses of the housing. Ê...
Completion Floorstand model 13.1.3 Closing the server Figure 70: Attaching the left-hand side cover Ê Position the left-hand side cover in such a way that it protrudes approxiate 2 cm at the rear (1). Shut the left-hand side cover. Ê Push the left-hand side cover all the way forward (2). Figure 71: Fastening the left-hand side cover Ê...
Rack model Completion 13.2 Rack model 13.2.1 Attaching the rack front cover Reattach the rack front cover after implementing the following extensions: – Installation of further accessible drives – Conversion from a floorstand model to a rack model Figure 72: Attaching the plastic front cover Ê...
Completion Rack model Figure 73: Attaching the rack front cover Ê Attach the rack front cover from the front (1). Ê Attach the rack front cover using two screws on each side (2). 13.2.2 Closing the server Figure 74: Mounting the top cover Ê...
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Rack model Completion Ê Push the top cover all the way forward (2). Ê Fasten the top cover with two screws (3). If you have not removed the server from the rack cabinet, please skip this page. CAUTION! At least two people are required to install the server in the rack cabinet. Do not use the handles on the rack front cover to lift the server into the rack.
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Completion Rack model Ê Secure the server to the telescopic rails using two M3x6 screws for each side one (3). The following steps can then be carried out by one person only. Ê Release the locking mechanism of both rails (4a + 4b) and insert the server completely into the rack (5).
Abbreviations Alternating Current ANSI American National Standards Institute ASR&R Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart BIOS Basic Input-Output System Cache Coherency Compact Disk CD-ROM Compact Disk-Read Only Memory Cylinder Head Sector CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Communication Central Processing Unit Direct Current DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module Options Guide...
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Abbreviations Dual Inline Package Direct Memory Access Desktop Management Interface Error Checking and Correcting Extended Capabilities Port EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory Elektrostatisch Gefährdete Bauteile (components in danger of electro- static discharge) Emergency Management Port Enhanced Parallel Port Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (electromagnetic compatibility) Electrostatic Discharge Front Panel Controller Field Replaceable Unit...
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Abbreviations Global Array Manager Graphical User Interface Hard Disk Drive Hot-Swap Controller I²C Inter-Integrated Circuit Input/Output Intelligent Chassis Management Identification Integrated Drive Electronics IOOP Intelligent Organization of PCI iRMC integrated Remote Management Controller Interrupt Request Line Local Area Network Logical Block Address Options Guide TX150 S6...
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Abbreviations Liquid Crystal Display Logical Unit Number Low-Voltage Differential SCSI Optical Waveguide Multi Mode Faser Manual Retention Latch Non Maskable Interrupt NVRAM Non Volatile Random Access Memory Operating System Peripheral Component Interconnect Prefailure Detection and Analyzing POST Power ON Self Test RAID Redundant Arrays of Independent Disks Random Access Memory...
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Abbreviations Read-Only Memory Remote Service Board Real Time Clock RTDS Remote Test and Diagnosis System SAF-TE SCSI Accessed Fault-Tolerance Enclosures Serial Attached SCSI SATA Serial ATA Single Bit Error Single Connector Attachment SCSI Small Computer System Interface Sensor Data Record SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory System Event Log...
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Abbreviations System Setup Utility SVGA Super Video Graphics Adapter Universal Serial Bus Video Graphics Adapter Zero Channel RAID Options Guide TX150 S6...
Index accessible drives 9, main memory 9, meaning of the symbols notational conventions COM2 interface 10, conversion of floorstand model to rack parallel interface 10, model 10, PCI slots conversion standard PS to hot-plug PS 10, rack front cover 28, RAID key DVD drive ServerView Local Service Panel 9,...