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  • Page 1 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Contents Contents...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Shutting Down the Server ........................34 4 Server Platform Utilities BIOS Setup Utility ..........................35 BIOS Setup Utility Page Layout ......................35 Keyboard Commands ..........................36 Console Redirection ..........................37 Serial Configuration Settings .........................37 Keystroke Mappings ..........................38 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 4 Setup Alias Keys ............................38 Limitations .............................38 Interface to Server Management ......................38 Sample Setup for Console Redirection ....................38 Server Configuration .........................38 Console Configuration ........................39 LSI Logic MPT SCSI Utility ........................40 System Configuration Wizard (SCW) .....................42 Starting the System Configuration Wizard ....................43 Using the Server Configuration Wizard Option ..................43 Configuring Channels ..........................45 LAN Channel Configuration Screen 1 - LAN IP Setup ................45...
  • Page 5 7 Regulatory and Integration Information Product Regulatory Compliance ......................77 Product Safety Compliance ......................77 Product EMC Compliance ........................77 Product Regulatory Compliance Markings ....................77 Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices ....................77 Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity) ....................77 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 6: Power Supply Indicators ..................................................................................................................25

    Figures 1. PLATINUM 7200 IR Server Front View ...................13 2. Front Components ..........................15 3. Front Panel Controls and Indicators ....................16 4. Local Control Panel .........................18 5. Rear Platform Features ........................20 6. Power Supply Indicators ........................25 7. Hard Disk Drive Carrier ........................27 8.
  • Page 7: Safety Information

    1 Safety Information This document applies to MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Boards, MAXDATA PLATINUM Server Chassis (pedestal and rack-mount) and installed peripherals. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and equipment damage, read this document and observe all warnings and precautions in this guide before installing or maintaining your MAXDATA PLATINUM server product.
  • Page 8: General Warnings

    General Warnings The power supply in this product contains no user-serviceable parts. There may be more than one supply in this product. Refer servicing only to qualified personnel. Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required.
  • Page 9: Site Selection

    Do not attempt to modify or use an AC power cord if it is not the exact type required. A separate AC cord is required for each system power supply. Some power supplies in MAXDATA PLATINUM Servers use Neutral Pole Fusing. To avoid risk of shock use CAUTION when working with power supplies that use Neutral Pole Fusing.
  • Page 10: Power Cord Warnings

    Power Cord Warnings If an AC power cord was not provided with your product, purchase one that is approved for use in your country. CAUTION To avoid electrical shock or fire, check the power cord(s) that will be used with the product as follows: •...
  • Page 11: Rack Mount Warnings

    1. Check first to make sure you have not left loose tools or parts inside the system. 2. Check that cables, add-in boards, and other components are properly installed. 3. Attach the covers to the chassis according to the product instructions. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 12: Laser Peripherals Or Devices

    Laser Peripherals or Devices CAUTION To avoid risk of radiation exposure and/or personal injury: • Do not open the enclosure of any laser peripheral or device. • Laser peripherals or devices are not user serviceable. • Return to manufacturer for servicing. Safety Information...
  • Page 13: Platform Description

    PCI-X and PCI-Express add-in cards; hot-swap, redundant power supply modules; hot swap, redundant cooling fans, hot-plug memory with RAS features, and hot-swap hard disk drives. The server platform is shown below. Figure 1. PLATINUM 7200 IR Server Front View MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 14: Platform Features

    Platform Features The platform features are outlined in the following table. Table 2. Chassis Feature Summary Feature Description Dimensions (4U rack- Height: 6.8 inches (173 mm) mount platform) Width: 17.6 inches (447 mm) Depth: 27.8 inches (706 mm) Weight of fully configured system: 90 lbs (40 kg) Clearance •...
  • Page 15: Platform Front

    Table 3. Front Components Item Description CD-ROM / DVD-ROM drive bay 5 ¼ peripheral bay Video connector USB 2.0 ports Front control panel. Standard control panel shown. Hot-swap fan modules Hot-swap disk drives MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 16: Standard Control Panel

    Standard Control Panel The standard control panel provides a user interface for system management via switches and status LEDs. The control panel also contains the speaker. Figure 3 shows the location of the buttons and status LEDs on the standard control panel. Figure 3.
  • Page 17 Press to reset the system. System Power button Press to turn the system power on or off. System ID button Press to turn the System ID LED on or off. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 18: Local Control Panel

    Local Control Panel M L K J I Figure 4. Local Control Panel Table 5. Local Control Panel Item Feature Description LCD display Video display Scroll up button Press to scroll up on the LCD. Scroll down button Press to scroll down on the LCD. Back button Press to move to the previous LCD screen.
  • Page 19 A predictive hard drive/slot Blinking failure or rebuild in process. (~1 Hz) Amber Fast Blinking Hard drive rebuild interrupted (~2.5 Hz) or rebuild on empty slot. System Reset button Resets the system. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 20: Platform Rear

    Platform Rear Figure 5 shows the features on the chassis back panel. Figure 5. Rear Platform Features Table 6. Rear Platform Features Item Description Serial port connector. Emergency Management Port access is provided through the serial port. PCI Slots Slot 1 PCI-Express x8 (hot-plug) Slot 2 PCI-X 133 MHz, 64-bit (hot-plug)
  • Page 21: Processors

    Log (SEL) and the BIOS disables the memory DIMM and/or the Memory Board. Upon subsequent reboots, this memory is not initialized unless the BIOS setup option “Retest all system memory” or “Retest board memory” is selected. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 22: Available Memory Configurations

    Available Memory Configurations Four memory configurations are available in the BIOS Setup utility. • Maximum Performance: Maximum Performance is the default configuration in BIOS setup. With this configuration, the BIOS first attempts to configure the Memory Boards as four- way interleaved. If four-way interleaving cannot be accomplished, it will attempt to two-way interleave.
  • Page 23  NOTE Memory Hot Add must be supported by the operating system in order to perform this function. Check for any operating system restrictions. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 24: Power Subsystem

    Power Subsystem The power subsystem consists of the following: • Power supply modules • Plug-in VRM converters • The Power Distribution Board The power subsystem can be configured with two power supply modules installed for 1+1 redundancy at 220 VAC. Power Supply Modules The output rating of the power supply is 1470 W when operated between 170 VAC and 264 VAC.
  • Page 25: Power Supply Indicators

    AC power cord is plugged in to an active AC power source.  NOTE Proper system cooling requires that a power supply be installed in each power supply bay at all times. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 26: Cooling Subsystem

    Cooling Subsystem CAUTION The chassis top cover must be installed for proper system cooling. Cooling components must be hot- swapped within two minutes. This time period applies only to the time that the cooling component is physically removed, not from the time of failure. The cooling subsystem consists of hot-swap, redundant (2+2) fans.
  • Page 27: Peripherals

    The system supports a single 5 ¼” half height device mounted in the front of the chassis. A SCSI tape backup device could be used and cabled to the SCSI Channel B on the Main Board. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 28: Platform Board Set

    Platform Board Set The board set consists of the following boards: • One Main Board • One to four Memory Boards In addition, the server contains the following system boards: • Front Panel Board • SCSI Backplane Board • Power distribution Board •...
  • Page 29: Main Board

    Serial-ATA, Ultra320 SCSI, dual flash memory components for BIOS, and RAID On Motherboard (ROMB). D E F G CPU 3 CPU 4 CPU 2 CPU 1 Figure 8. Main Board Component Locations MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 30: Main Board Component Locations

    Table 11. Main Board Component Locations Item Description Item Description Generic Communication Module Memory Board Slot B (GCM) RAID Activation Key DC power connectors PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 7) Power Distribution Board (PDB) signal connector PCI-X 100 MHz (Slot 6) Processor socket 1 PCI Express x4 - Hot Plug (Slot 5) Processor socket 2...
  • Page 31: Raid Support

    RAID Smart Battery maintains the contents of the DIMM. It keeps the DIMM in self-refresh mode until power is restored. After power is restored, the data is safely written to drives, maintaining the integrity of the disk array. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 32: Memory Board

    Memory Board Up to four Memory Boards can be installed. Each Memory Board has four DIMM sockets and supports two DDR2 channels with two DIMMs per channel. The Memory Boards support both single-rank and double-rank registered DIMMs. Unbuffered DIMMs are not supported. The Memory Boards connect to the Main Board through x16 PCI-Express connectors.
  • Page 33: Starting Up And Shutting Down The Server

    If this device is not available, it will move to the second device. It will continue to move down the list until it reaches the first available device. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 34: Shutting Down The Server

    Shutting Down the Server 1. Exit the operating system (if applicable) 2. Press and hold the power button until the server shuts down. CAUTION Powering down the server with the power button does not remove all power from the system. The +3.3 V standby power is still available to the system even when it is not running.
  • Page 35: Server Platform Utilities

    It displays keys relevant to the current page and mode. Status Bar The Status Bar is on the bottom line of the screen. The status value “NV” indicates you have made changes to Setup that have not been saved. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 36: Keyboard Commands

    Keyboard Commands The bottom right portion of the Setup screen provides a list of commands that are used to navigate through the BIOS Setup Utility. These commands are context sensitive. The Keyboard Command Bar supports the following key presses: Table 14. BIOS Setup: Keyboard Commands Option Description <Enter>...
  • Page 37: Console Redirection

    BIOS supports multiple consoles, some of which are in graphics mode and some in text mode. The graphics consoles can display the logo while the text consoles receive the redirected text. The console redirection ends at the beginning of the Legacy OS boot (INT 19h). MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 38: Keystroke Mappings

    Keystroke Mappings During console redirection, the remote terminal (which may be a dumb terminal or a system with a modem running a communication program) sends keystrokes to the local server. The local server passes video back over this same link. The keystroke mappings follow VT-UTF8 format with the following extensions.
  • Page 39: Console Configuration

    8. Leave the default settings for the other boxes. Click “Ok” to accept the settings and enter the Hyperterminal screen. 9. Power on the server. The console starts displaying the redirection once the video synchronizes on the server. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 40: Lsi Logic Mpt Scsi Utility

    LSI Logic MPT SCSI Utility The LSI Logic MPT SCSI Utility provides a way to configure SCSI features. This configuration utility is accessed by pressing <Ctrl>-<C> during POST, right after the memory test but before entering the System Options Menu screen. Press <F2>...
  • Page 41 If you made changes before choosing to exit this menu, the Exit menu provides three options: “<Cancel Exit>”, “<Save Changes then exit this menu>”, and “<Discard changes then exit this menu>”. To exit the utility, select “<Exit the Configuration Utility>”. After exiting, the system will reboot. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 42: System Configuration Wizard (Scw)

    The SCW and MAXDATA Server Management (MSM) can each be used to configure the firmware on the server, but these items only need to be configured once. If you are installing the MAXDATA Server Management software on this server, you do not need to use the SCW to configure LAN channel 1, the serial channel, or users.
  • Page 43: Starting The System Configuration Wizard

    BIOS and the BMC. The SCW asks first if MAXDATA Server Management is installed on this server. If you select Yes, the SCW does not ask you about configuring LAN channel 1, the serial channel, or users. If you select No, you are given the option to configure these items through the SCW.
  • Page 44 • Load SDRs only onto this server: When this box is checked, the SCW will ask you questions about the SDRs and will load them based on how you answer those questions. • Load FRUs and SDRs onto this server: The FRUs and SDRs are loaded based on the master.cfg file found in the \FRUSDR folder in the Server Deployment Toolkit CD.
  • Page 45: Configuring Channels

    The Subnet Mask IP address is entered as a dotted decimal IP address, such as 255.255.255.0. This option is available only if Static IP is selected. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 46 • Gateway IP Address: The Gateway IP Address edit box allows you to enter the Gateway IP address for this LAN channel. The Gateway IP Address is the logical or Internet address of the router. The Gateway IP Address is entered as a dotted decimal IP address, such as 10.0.0.254. This option is available only if Static IP is selected.
  • Page 47: Lan Channel Configuration Screen 2 - Server Management And Serial Over Lan Setup

    SOL Baud Rate: The SOL Baud Rate dropdown list allows you to set SOL baud rate desired. The valid choices are 9600 bps, 19.2 kbps, 38.4 kbps, 57.6 kbps or 115.2 kbps. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 48: Lan Channel Configuration Screen 3 - Lan Alerting Setup

    LAN Channel Configuration Screen 3 - LAN Alerting Setup This screen allows you to continue to enter the necessary settings to configure the specified LAN channel. • Enable LAN Alerting: Allows you to configure the LAN alert settings for this LAN channel on the server.
  • Page 49: Configuring The Serial/Modem Channel

    This string is transmitted every time a Platform Event Page is sent. This string is sent before the paging string to indicate to the modem how to dial. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 50: Serial/Modem Configuration Screen 2 - Configuring Remote Server Management Options For A Serial / Modem Connection

    Serial/Modem Configuration Screen 2 - Configuring Remote Server Management Options for a Serial / Modem Connection This screen allows you to continue to enter the necessary settings to configure the serial/modem channel. • Enable Access: The Enable Access checkbox allows you to enable or disable Serial/Modem connectivity.
  • Page 51: Serial/Modem Configuration Screen 3 - Configuring Alerting Over A Serial/Modem Connection

    See “LAN Channel Configuration Screen 3 - LAN Alerting Setup” for further information. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 52: Select Users To Configure Screen

    Select Users to Configure Screen The Configure Users Screen provides a mechanism for configuring user access to LAN and Serial/ Modem channels. A maximum of four users are supported by the PLATINUM 7200 IR Server. The screens allow configuration of user settings like username, password and the per-channel configuration for each user.
  • Page 53 Enable Telnet for this User: The Enable Telnet for this User checkbox is provided to Enable Telnet feature for this user on the Advanced MM LAN Channel. This option is available only on the platform configuration that uses the Management Module - Advanced Edition. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 54: Configuring The Advanced Features

    Configuring the Advanced Features Advanced Features are configured through three main screens and several sub-screens. Each screen displays the configuration options for one or more of the advanced features. The Advanced Features are available only on the platform configuration that uses the Management Module - Advanced Edition. Advanced Features Configuration Screen 1: SNMP , KVM, Telnet The first Advanced Features Configuration screen allows you to enable and/or configure the SNMP (simple Network Management Protocol), KVM (Keyboard/Video/Mouse) and Telnet advanced...
  • Page 55: Advanced Features Configuration Screen 2: Http Settings

    To Address: The To Address edit box is the email address of where the emails are being sent • Subject: The Mail Subject edit box is where the subject of the email can be entered. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 56: Saving The Configuration To A Disk

    Saving the Configuration to a Disk When you have completed the data entry portion of the SCW, you are prompted to save the configuration to a CD-ROM drive or to a USB flash memory device. This allows future servers to be configured identically to this server, using the silent mode of the SCW.
  • Page 57: User Serviceable Platform Components

    The server comes with a removable top cover that allows the PCI cards, Memory Boards, and the system fans to be hot-swapped, and the system components to be serviced. With the exception of the components described in this chapter, all servicing must be done by a qualified service technician. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 58: Removing The Top Cover

    Removing the Top Cover To remove the top cover, follow these instructions: 1. Observe the safety precautions, warnings, and cautions described in “Safety Information”. 2. If the chassis is rack-mounted, slide the chassis out far enough to expose the entire top cover. 3.
  • Page 59: Hot-Swapping A System Fan Assembly

    Figure 11. System Fan Location and Removal 5. Open the handle on the replacement fan assembly. 6. Slide the replacement fan into the fan bay. 7. Push the handle closed until it clicks into place. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 60: Hot-Swapping Hard Disk Drives

    Hot-swapping Hard Disk Drives The server supports five hot-swap drive carriers. Each carrier holds a standard one-inch high SCSI-2 or SCSI-3 hard drive. The procedures in this section describe how to determine drive status, remove a faulty drive, and install a new drive. If a drive is in a redundant configuration, you can install or replace a hot-swap hard disk drive without powering down the server.
  • Page 61: Removing A Hard Disk Drive

    2. With the drive carrier handle fully open, slide the drive carrier all the way into the drive bay in the chassis. 3. Use the handle to push the carrier until it docks in the chassis, then close the drive carrier handle. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 62: Hot-Swapping Power Supplies

    Hot-swapping Power Supplies If your server is configured with two power supplies, you can replace a failed or failing power supply without powering down the server. CAUTION Because of chassis airflow disruption, a power supply bay should never be vacant for more than two minutes when the server power is on.
  • Page 63: Installing And Removing Pci Cards

    Press the cover into the slot. Rotate the bracket at the rear of the card slot into the down position. To install a replacement PCI card: see “Installing a Hot-plug PCI Add-in Card”. 12. Install the top cover. For instructions, see “Installing the Top Cover”. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 64: Removing Hot-Plug Pci Card With Hardware Hot-Plug Interface

    Removing Hot-plug PCI Card with Hardware Hot-Plug Interface CAUTION Only PCI add-in cards in PCI slots 1 through 5 are hot-swappable. If you are adding or removing a PCI card from PCI slot 6 or 7, see “Removing a Non-Hot-Plug PCI Card” and “Installing a Non-Hot-Plug PCI Card”.
  • Page 65: Installing A Hot-Plug Pci Add-In Card

    You may need to remove the adapter, wait for the LED to turn off, and re-start the hot insertion. 12. Install the top cover. For instructions, see “Installing the Top Cover”. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 66: Removing A Non-Hot-Plug Pci Card

    Removing a Non-Hot-Plug PCI Card PCI cards installed in slots 1 through 5 are hot-swappable. If you are adding or removing a card from one of these slots, you can do so without powering down the server. If you wish to do so, follow the instructions under “Removing Hot-plug PCI Card with Operating System Hot-Plug Interface”...
  • Page 67: Installing And Removing The Fibre Channel Module

    11. Install the Memory Board or Memory Board air baffle into Slot C. For instructions, see “Cold Insertion of a Memory Board”. 12. Install the top cover. For instructions, see “Installing the Top Cover”. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 68: Installing The Fibre Channel Module

    Installing the Fibre Channel Module 1. Observe the safety precautions, warnings, and cautions described in “Safety Information”. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system. 3. Power down the system and unplug both AC power cords. 4. Remove the top cover. For instructions, see “Removing the Top Cover”. 5.
  • Page 69: Removing Memory Board Air Baffle

    3. Insert the Memory Board air baffle into the Memory Board slot with the arrow on the tab pointing to the right. The Memory Board air baffle will lock into the Memory Board slot. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 70: Hot Removal Of A Memory Board

    Hot Removal of a Memory Board  NOTE If you remove a Memory Board from your server, you must either replace it with a replacement Memory Board or you must install a Memory Board air baffle. If the Memory Board is installed in a system that is powered on, the following steps are required to ensure proper hot removal so that the system will not crash: 1.
  • Page 71: Hot Insertion Of A Memory Board

    8. Align the ends in the card guides and slide the Memory Board into the Memory Board slot. 9. Push the handle down into the fully-locked position. 10. Install the top cover. For instructions, see “Installing the Top Cover”. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 72: Installing And Removing Dimms

    Installing and Removing DIMMs To remove or install the DIMMs, remove the Memory Board from the chassis and install the DIMMs on the Memory Board, then reinstall the Memory Board. Be sure to follow the “Rules for Adding Memory”. CAUTION Do not attempt to hot remove or hot add a Memory Board in a non-redundant configuration.
  • Page 73: Installing Dimms

    Press on the tab. 11. Install the Memory Board. For instructions, see “Hot Insertion of a Memory Board” or “Cold Insertion of a Memory Board”, depending on your server configuration. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 74: Removing Dimms

    Removing DIMMs CAUTION Use extreme care when removing DIMMs. Too much pressure can damage the connector. Apply only enough pressure on the plastic levers to release the DIMM. 1. Remove the top cover. For instructions, see “Removing the Top Cover”. 2.
  • Page 75: Replacing The Cmos Battery

    7. Without pulling up on the battery, push the battery toward the larger prongs until the edge of the battery clears the small prongs. 8. Maintain pressure on the battery while pulling up on the released edge of the battery to lift it from the server. See Figure 13. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...
  • Page 76 CAUTION Do not attempt to pull the battery up until it is pushed clear of the smaller prongs. Doing so may damage the battery holder on the Main Board. Figure 13. Removing the Battery 9. Dispose of the battery according to local ordinance. 10.
  • Page 77: Regulatory And Integration Information

    Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity) This product has been tested in accordance to, and complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/ EEC) and EMC Directive (89/336/EEC). The product has been marked with the CE Mark to illustrate its compliance. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6...

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