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PRIMERGY RX300 S7
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Edition June 2013

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual - English PRIMERGY RX300 S7 Server Operating manual Edition June 2013...

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks

    – The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice. – Fujitsu assumes no liability for damages to third party copyrights or other rights arising from the use of any information in this manual. – No part of this manual may be reproduced in any without the prior written permission of Fujitsu.
  • Page 3 (applies only to TX server systems). The device has not been designed or manufactured for uses which demand an extremely high level of safety and carry a direct and serious risk of life or body if such safety cannot be assured. Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 4 Please consult the sales staff of Fujitsu if intending to use this product for high safety use. Measures against momentary voltage drop This product may be affected by a momentary voltage drop in the power supply caused by lightning.
  • Page 5 Only for the Japanese market: Although described in this manual, some sections do not apply to the Japanese market. These options include: – CSS (Customer Self Service) Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 6 Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the server to the power source ..57 5.4.1 Connecting the server to the mains ....57 Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 8 No screen display or display drifts ....87 Incorrect date and time ..... 88 Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 9 No effect of keyboard or mouse ....90 8.14 Optical drive cannot read data ....90 Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 10 Contents Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction The PRIMERGY RX300 S7 is a dual socket rack server, focusing on versatility and scalability. The new modular concept supports excellent expandability with up to 16 hard disk drives, up to 7 PCIe Gen 3 cards and up 768 GB RAM, all in one single 2 height units (HU) rack housing.

  • Page 12: Documentation Overview

    Introduction Documentation overview More information on your PRIMERGY RX300 S7 can be found in the following documents: – "Quick Start Hardware - PRIMERGY RX300 S7" leaflet (only included as a printed copy) – "Quick Start Software - Quick Installation Guide" DVD booklet (only included with the ServerView Suite as a printed copy) –...
  • Page 13 Internet. The overview page showing the online documentation available on the Internet can be found using the URL (for EMEA market): http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com. The PRIMERGY server documentation can be accessed using the Industry standard servers navigation option. For the Japanese market: Please refer to the following URL for the latest product manuals: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/...

  • Page 14: Notational Conventions

    CAUTION! pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol. Failure to observe this warning may endanger your life, destroy the system or lead to the loss of data. indicates additional information, notes and tips. Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 15: Functional Overview

    Functional overview This section provides information on the features and technical data of the PRIMERGY RX300 S7 server. For information on key characteristics and layout of the system board, see the "PRIMERGY RX300 S7 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual". Features...
  • Page 16 System board The features of the system board are described in the "D2939 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY RX300 S7 Reference Manual" for the firmware. USB Flash Module (UFM) (option) The system board is equipped with a UFM slot by the manufacturer.
  • Page 17 15 mm, and a 5.25-inch LTO drive. 12*2.5-inch SAS/SATA hard disk drives: ● up to twelve (3x4) HDD modules, each with a 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hard disk drive with a maximum height of 15 mm. Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 18 The module is connected to the SAS/SATA backplane without cables. This allows HDD modules to be simply plugged in or pulled out (for further details see the "PRIMERGY RX300 S7 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual"). The hard disk subsystem is designed for SAS/SATA, each with one channel for each hard disk drive.
  • Page 19 If a power supply unit fails, the redundant configuration assures continued operation. The defective power supply unit can be replaced during operation (for further details see the "PRIMERGY RX300 S7 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual").
  • Page 20 Defective fans can be replaced during operation (for further details see the "PRIMERGY RX300 S7 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual"). Each processor has a heat sink. High level of availability and data security When memory data is accessed, 1-bit errors are identified in the main memory and automatically corrected with the error correcting code (ECC) method.
  • Page 21 "hides" the defective system components. The PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analysing) technology from Fujitsu analyzes and monitors all components that are critical for system reliability. The RAID functionality of the SAS RAID controller increases the availability of the system.
  • Page 22 Server management is implemented using the ServerView Operations Manager supplied and the PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analysis) technology from Fujitsu. PDA reports the threat of a system error or overload at an early stage, allowing preventive measures to be taken.
  • Page 23 BIOS update. With the iRMC S3 (integrated Remote Management Controller) on the system board, the PRIMERGY RX300 S7 server can also be maintained and serviced remotely. This enables remote diagnosis for system analysis, remote configuration and remote restart should the operating system or hardware fail.
  • Page 24 ServerView Remote Management ServerView Remote Management is the remote management solution from Fujitsu for PRIMERGY servers. ServerView Remote Management and the relevant hardware components integrated on the system board allow remote monitoring and maintenance as well as fast restoration of operation in the event of errors.

  • Page 25: Server Specification

    Memory Mirroring with identical modules in both channel pairs of a bank (4 modules per bank), Rank sparing or Performance Mode with the spare rank module having identical or larger memory capacity than all the other ranks on the same channel. Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 26 Mbit/s Ethernet (I/O acceleration), in addition 2 x 1 Gbit/s as default. Modular On-Board LAN with upgrade options to 4 x 1 Gbit/s or 2 x 10 Gbit/s. PXE-Boot via LAN from PXE server, iSCSI boot (also diskless). Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 27 RAID level: 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 60, 512 MB Cache, Optional BBU (based on LSI SAS2108). RAID 5/6 Ctrl., HDD SAS 6 Gb, Fujitsu , 8 ports int. RAID level: 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 60, 1024 MB Cache, Optional FBU (based on LSI SAS2208).
  • Page 28 Power-on indicator (orange / yellow / green) HDD/SSD error indicator (orange) PSU error indicator (orange) Temperature error indicator (orange) CPU error indicator (orange) Memory error indicator (orange) Fan error indicator (orange) ID indicator (blue) CSS indicator (yellow) Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 29 EN 60721 / IEC 721 Part 3-3 Environment class 2K2 EN 60721 / IEC 721 Part 3-2 Temperature: Operation (3K2) 10°C ... 35°C Transport (2K2) - 25°C ... 60°C Humidity 10% ... 85% (non condensing) Condensation during operation must be avoided! Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 30 – Only one expansion card (slot 7 has to be used) In low noise mode, the CPU performance is limited by P15 (performance state 15). When the environment temperature exceeds 25°C , the LNM is automatically disabled until the temperature is below this point again. Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 31 Electrical data (optional DC hot-plug power supply unit) Rated voltage range -40.5 V ... -57 V Frequency Max. rated current 23.8 A - 16.4 A / 40.5 V - 57 V Effective power 800 W Main power fuse 16 A Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 32 24 bit 1600x1200 16 bit 1920x1080 16 bit If you are using an external graphics controller, you will find details of supported screen resolutions in the Operating Manual or Technical Manual supplied with the graphics controller. Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 33 47CFR part 15 Class A / ICES-003 Taiwan CNS 13438 Class A China GB 9245 / GB 17625 Japan VCCI Class A / JEITA Korea KN 22 / KN 24 CE marking to EU Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC directives Electromagnetic compatibility 2004/108/EC Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 34 Functional overview Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 35: Installation Steps, Overview

    Ê Connect the server to the mains (see "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 57). Ê Familiarize yourself with the controls and indicators on the front and rear of the server (see section "Controls and indicators" on page 63). Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 36 You will find more information on installing the server remotely or locally in the "ServerView Suite Installation Manager" user’s guide (on the ServerView Suite DVD 2 under Industry Standard Servers - Software - ServerView Suite - Server Installation and Deployment). Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 37: Important Information

    Before installing/removing internal options to/from the server, turn off ● the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices. Also unplug all power cords from the power outlet. Failure to do so can cause electric shock. Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 38 This device must only be connected to properly grounded power ● outlets or insulated sockets of the rack's internal power supply with tested and approved power cords. Ensure that the device is connected to a properly grounded power ● outlet close to the device. Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 39 Before removing the airduct unplug all network power plugs from the ● properly grounded power outlets (rotating fans). Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 40 Do not touch the circuitry on boards or soldered parts. Hold the ● metallic areas or the edges of the circuit boards. Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 41 ● concerning special waste. Replace the lithium battery on the system board in accordance with ● the instructions in the "PRIMERGY RX300 S7 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual". All batteries containing pollutants are marked with a symbol (a ● crossed-out garbage can). In addition, the marking is provided with...
  • Page 42 Keep the optical disk tray closed to prevent foreign matter, such as dust, from entering the optical drive. Hold CDs/DVDs/BDs by their edges to avoid contact with the disk ● surface. Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 43 The optical drive contains a light-emitting diode (LED), which under certain circumstances produces a laser beam stronger than laser class 1. Looking directly at this beam is dangerous. Never remove parts of the optical drive casing! Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 44 ● Place all the components on a pad which is free of electrostatic charge. ● For a detailed description of how to handle ESD components, see the relevant European or international standards (EN 61340-5-1, ANSI/ESD S20.20). Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 45: Energy Star

    CPU utilization levels. CE conformity The system complies with the requirements of the EC directives 2004/108/EC regarding "Electromagnetic Compatibility" and 2006/95/EC "Low Voltage Directive". This is indicated by the CE marking (CE = Communauté Européenne). Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 46: Fcc Class A Compliance Statement

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ● Fujitsu is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Fujitsu. The correction of interferences caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

  • Page 47: Transporting The Server

    Do not unpack the server until it is at its installation location. If you need to lift or transport the server, ask other people to help you. Never lift or carry the device by the Quick Release Levers (QRLs) on the front panel. Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 48: Notes On Installing The Server In The Rack

    If the server is integrated into an installation that draws power from an ● industrial power supply network with an IEC309 type connector, the power supply's fuse protection must comply with the requirements for non-industrial power supply networks for the type A connector. Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 49: Environmental Protection

    Important information Environmental protection Environmentally-friendly product design and development This product has been designed in accordance with the Fujitsu standard for "environmentally friendly product design and development". This means that key factors such as durability, selection and labeling of materials, emissions, packaging, ease of dismantling and recycling have been taken into account.
  • Page 50 Details regarding the return and recycling of devices and consumables within Europe can also be found in the "Returning used devices" manual, via your local Fujitsu branch or from our recycling center in Paderborn: Fujitsu Technology Solutions Recycling Center D-33106 Paderborn Tel.

  • Page 51: Hardware Installation

    Table 1: Acclimatization time In the table "Acclimatization time", the temperature difference refers to the difference between the operating environment temperature and the temperature to which the server was exposed previously (outside, transport or storage temperature). Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 52: Unpacking The Server

    The product name and serial number of the product can be found on the ID card (see section "Front of server" on page 63). Ê Notify your supplier immediately should you discover that the items delivered do not correspond to the delivery note. Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 53: Installing/Removing The Server In/From The Rack

    If several units are simultaneously extended out of the rack, there is a risk that the rack could tip over. Fujitsu rack systems The rack systems from Fujitsu support the installation of PRIMERGY servers: – PRIMECENTER rack – PRIMECENTER M1 rack –...
  • Page 54 Hardware installation The main features of Fujitsu rack systems are as follows: – rail systems that can be mounted without tools – support systems having a linear alignment feature to ensure that they can be adjusted to different rack depths Asymmetrical PRIMECENTER Rack and DataCenter Rack provide an enhanced cable management in the lateral rack area.

  • Page 55: Connecting Devices To The Server

    The connectors for external devices are on the front and rear of the server. The additional connectors available on your server depend on the expansion cards installed. For further information refer to the "PRIMERGY RX300 S7 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual".
  • Page 56 Ê Connect the power cable of the monitor to the mains socket strip of the rack. CAUTION! The rated current for the monitor is indicated on the technical data label on the monitor or in the operating manual for the monitor. Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 57: Connecting The Server To The Power Source

    A second hot-plug power supply unit can be added to ensure a redundant power supply. If one power supply unit is defective, the other then guarantees unimpaired operation. Each hot-plug power supply unit can be replaced during operation (see the "PRIMERGY RX300 S7 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual"). CAUTION! The server is automatically set to a mains voltage in the range 100 V - 240 V.

  • Page 58: Rx300 S7

    Ê Attach the connector with the 2 screws (2). Ê Connect the wire labeled "Ground" to an appropriate earth ground. Ê Connect the other two wires of the power cable to the current bar on the rack (see Technical Manual of the rack). Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 59: Using The Cable Clamp

    Figure 5: Cable clamp (example AC power supply unit) Ê Pull the cable clamp up (1). Ê Thread the power cord through the cable clamp (2). Ê Press the cable clamp down until it engages to secure the cable (3). Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 60: Notes On Connecting/Disconnecting Cables

    Ê Disconnect the relevant cables from the server and all the peripherals. For connecting or disconnecting LAN cables, the server does not need to be powered off. To avoid loss of data teaming function has to be enabled. Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 61 All data and signal cables must have sufficient shielding. The use of cable type S/FTP Cat5 or better is recommended. Use of unshielded or badly shielded cables may lead to increased emission of interference and/or reduced fault-tolerance of the device. Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 62 Hardware installation Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 63: Starting Up And Operation

    6.1.1 Front of server Figure 6: Front side: indicators and controls 1 HDD/SSD activity indicator 5 Power-on indicator 2 Reset button 6 On/Off button 3 ID indicator 7 NMI button 4 ID button 8 CSS indicator Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 64: Control Elements

    The On/Off button does not disconnect the server from the mains voltage. To disconnect from the mains completely, remove the power plug(s). NMI button CAUTION! Do not press! Risk of loss of data! The NMI button may only be used by service personnel. Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 65 Pressing the reset button reboots the system. CAUTION! Risk of loss of data! ID button Lights up (blue) on the front and on the rear of the server when the ID button is pressed. Both ID indicators are synchronized. Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 66: Indicators On The Control Panel

    The indicator also lights up in standby mode. You can find more details on the indicated errors in the System Event Log (SEL), on the ServerView Local Service Panel, in the ServerView Operations Manager or via the iRMC S3's Web interface. Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 67 ID button. To deactivate, press the button again. The ID indicator can also be activated via the ServerView Operations Manager and the iRMC S3 Web interface and its status reported to the ServerView Operations Manager and the iRMC S3. Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 68: Indicators On The Drives

    – Lights up: HDD Faulty or Rebuild Stopped (drive defective/needs replacing, a rebuild process was stopped or the HDD module is not correctly inserted) – Slow flashing: HDD Rebuild (the data is being restored after changing a drive) – Fast flashing: HDD Identify Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 69 – Lights up: Faulty or Rebuild Stopped (drive defective/needs replacing, a rebuild process was stopped or the module is not correctly inserted) – Slow flashing: Rebuild (the data is being restored after changing a drive) – Fast flashing: Identify Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 70: Rear Of Server

    The indicator also lights up in standby mode. You can find more details on the indicated errors in the System Event Log (SEL), on the ServerView Local Service Panel, in the ServerView Operations Manager or via the iRMC S3's Web interface. Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 71 ID button. To deactivate, press the button again. The ID indicator can also be activated via the ServerView Operations Manager and the iRMC S3 Web interface and its status reported to the ServerView Operations Manager and the iRMC S3. Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 72 Depending on the settings in the BIOS, the standard LAN connector 1 may also be used as a service LAN connector. You will find further information in the "D2939 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY RX300 S7 Reference Manual". Operating Manual...
  • Page 73 Flashes orange when a predictable error has been detected, but the power supply unit is still running. Lights up orange in case of OCP/OVP or when the fan of the power supply unit has failed. Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 74: Indicators Of The Hot-Plug Fans

    The respective LED is set with commands in Server Management. LED (orange) Meaning does not light up Fan is operational flashing Fan failure lights up Fan prefailure Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 75: Switching The Server On And Off

    "Safety Precautions". When operating the device outside of this operating environment, the server may operate improperly and data loss may occur. Furthermore, Fujitsu cannot be held responsible for any related damage, malfunction, or loss of data, etc.
  • Page 76 – Ring indicator The server is switched on by an internal or external modem. – Wake up On LAN (WOL) The server is switched on by a command via the LAN (Magic Packet™). – After power failure Operating Manual RX300 S7...
  • Page 77 When the operating mode is set to "Stand by" or "Hibernate", the system may operate improperly or hard disk data may be corrupted. For details about operating mode settings, refer to the manual supplied with the OS. Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 78: Configuring The Server

    Descriptions of operating systems not covered in the controller manual are provided in the corresponding readme under: http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/server/ia/driver/index.html (for the EMEA market). http://www.fmworld.net/cgi-bin/drviasearch/drviaindex.cgi (for the Japanese market). In the system BIOS the onboard SAS/SATA controller can be configured as "RAID" (default) or "non-RAID". Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 79: Configuring The Sas/Sata Raid Controller

    DVD 2 under Industry Standard Servers - Expansion Cards - Storage Adapters - LSI SAS / SCSI RAID Controllers). Descriptions of operating systems not covered in the controller manual are provided in the corresponding readme under: http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/server/ia/driver/index.html (for the EMEA market). http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/downloads/ (for the Japanese market). Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 80: Configuring The Server And Installing The Operating System With The Serverview Installation Manager

    If you are using the ServerView Installation Manager, you can skip the following section on how to configure the server and install the operating system. Continue from section "Cleaning the server" on page Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 81: Configuring The Server And Installing The Operating System Without The Serverview Installation Manager

    RAID controller" on page Installing the operating system Ê Insert the CD/DVD for the operating system you want to install. Ê Reboot the server. Ê Follow the instructions on screen and in the manual for the operating system. Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 82: Cleaning The Server

    Clean the keyboard and the mouse with a disinfecting cloth. Wipe the server and monitor casing with a dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a cloth that has been moistened in a mild domestic detergent and then carefully wrung out. Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 83: Property And Data Protection

    By combining these options, you can also achieve optimum protection for your system. A detailed description of the Security menu and how to assign passwords can be found in the "D2939 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY RX300 S7 Reference Manual". Operating Manual...
  • Page 84 Property and data protection Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting And Tips

    Power supply overloaded Ê Disconnect the server power plug(s) from the grounded power outlet(s). Ê Wait a few minutes before you plug it/them into the grounded power outlet(s) again. Ê Switch on your server. Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 86: Server Switches Itself Off

    (if it is plugged in with a connector). If a separate graphics card is installed in the server, then the monitor cable must be connected to the graphics card. Ê Switch on the monitor and the server. Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 87: Flickering Stripes On Monitor Screen

    Ê Refer to the documentation for your operating system or the software for the screen controller for details of how to set the correct horizontal frequency for your monitor, and follow the procedure accordingly. Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 88: Incorrect Date And Time

    If the date and time are still wrong after the server has been switched off and back on again, replace the lithium battery (for a description refer to the PRIMERGY RX300 S7 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual) or contact our customer service team.

  • Page 89: Added Drive Reported As Defective

    30 to 35°C, which is near the upper limit of the temperature boundaries (10 to 35°C). This is to notify the administrator before the ambient temperature actually exceeds the range of the temperature boundaries. Operating Manual RX300 S7...

  • Page 90: No Effect Of Keyboard Or Mouse

    Ê Check to see whether the CD/DVD/BD is not dirty. If the CD/DVD/BD is dirty, wipe it in a radial way with a soft, dry cloth. Ê Check to see whether the CD/DVD/BD is not scratched or bent. If scratched or damaged, replace the CD/DVD/BD. Operating Manual RX300 S7...

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