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Page 1: Product Guide
MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server Product Guide MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... - Page 2 Contents...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Viewing FRU Information....................... 22 Viewing Sensor Data Records ....................23 Saving and Restoring the System Configuration ..............23 Saving a Configuration ...................... 24 Restoring a Configuration....................24 Alerting for Platform Events....................24 Setting Up Paging Alerts ....................24 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... - Page 4 Setting Up LAN Alerts....................... 25 Managing the Server Remotely ..................... 26 Setting Up Remote LAN Access..................26 Setting Up Remote Modem or Serial Access ..............27 4 Installing and Removing Components ............29 Removing and Installing the Bezel..................29 Memory ..........................29 Installing DIMMs.......................
- Page 5 Product Regulation Compliance Information ................. 61 Product Safety........................61 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Emissions ............61 Electromagnetic Compatibility - Immunity ................ 61 Power Line Harmonics / Voltage Flicker ................61 Regional EMC Compliance Information ................. 62 MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server...
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Page 6: Removing A Plastic Air Baffle From A Carrier .................................................................. 32
19. Chassis with Bezel and Access Covers Removed ............51 20. Electronics Bay Internal Components ................51 21. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Front Control Panel ............52 23. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server Rear Panel View ........... 53 23. Baseboard Connector and Component Locations ............55 24. Baseboard Jumpers ....................... 56 Tables Safety Symbols ........................ -
Page 7: Important Safety Information
The power supply cord(s) is the main disconnect device to AC power. The socket outlet(s) shall be near the equipment and shall be readily accessible for disconnection. Multiple Power Cords WARNING To avoid electrical shock, disconnect all AC power cords before accessing inside the system. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... -
Page 8: Earth Grounded Socket-Outlets
Earth Grounded Socket-Outlets WARNING To avoid electrical shock, the system power cord(s) must be plugged into socket-outlet(s) that is provided with a suitable earth ground. The system will be provided with the following marking: Connect only to properly earthed socket outlet. Before You Remove the Access Cover WARNING To avoid personal injury or property damage, the following safety instructions apply whenever... -
Page 9: Cooling And Airflow
The equipment rack must provide sufficient airflow to the front of the system to maintain proper cooling. The rack selected and the ventilation provided must be suitable to the environment in which the system will be used. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... - Page 10 Important Safety Information...
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Page 11: Getting Started
This section describes the space and power requirements and general site criteria for installing the server. Figure 1. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server Space and Power Requirements Table 2. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server Physical Specifications Specification Rack Mode Only Height 7 inches (178 mm) (4u) Width 17.5 inches (445 mm) -
Page 12: General Site Criteria
6. Verify that the main power LED on the front panel is lit . 7. Insert the MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server Platform System Resource CD into the CD- ROM drive. After a few seconds, POST begins and a splash screen is displayed (if the splash screen is disabled in BIOS Setup, a diagnostics screen is displayed). -
Page 13: Hot Keys For Post
NOTE MAXDATA strongly recommends that you install the service partition before installing an operating system. If you skip this step now, and later decide to install a service partition, any operating system or other data on the drive will be lost. To create and format the service partition: 1. -
Page 14: Installing The Operating System
6. After the system reboot, select the Utilities menu and press the <Enter> key. 7. Select Run Service Partition Administrator and press the <Enter> key. 8. Select Format Service Partition and Install Software. 9. Remove the System Resource CD from the CD-ROM drive and exit from the menu screen. -
Page 15: Using Passwords
To modify any other features, you must enter the administrator password. You can clear a password by setting it to a blank string. If you forget your passwords, you can use the Password Clear jumper to clear the passwords on the next boot. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... - Page 16 Getting Started...
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Page 17: System Management
3 System Management Baseboard Management Controller The MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 server incorporates a baseboard management controller (BMC), which is a dedicated microcontroller for system management activities. The BMC performs the following functions: • Monitors system components and sensors, including processors, memory, fans, power supplies, temperature sensors, and chassis intrusion sensors. -
Page 18: Platform Event Management
Platform Event Management Events can trigger alerts and other actions by the BMC. The server is configured with the following set of standard events: • Temperature sensor out of range • Voltage sensor out of range • Fan failure • Chassis intrusion •... -
Page 19: Using The System Setup Utility
If you run the SSU from read-only media, such as the CD-ROM, you cannot save user preference settings (such as screen colors). The SSU supports ROM-DOS version 6.22. The SSU will not operate from a “DOS box” running under an operating system such as Windows ® MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... -
Page 20: Working With The Gui
To start the SSU: 1. Start the SSU using one of the following methods: − From diskettes: Insert the first SSU diskette in drive A and boot the server from the diskette. You are prompted to insert the second diskette. After loading completes the SSU starts automatically. -
Page 21: Exiting The Ssu
4. Enter the new password (or leave blank to clear). 5. Confirm the password by entering it again (or leave blank to clear). 6. Click OK to save the password and return to the Security window. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... -
Page 22: Setting Security Options
Setting Security Options To set the security options: 1. In the Security window, click the Options button. 2. For each option, select the desired setting from the list. The options are: • Security Hot Key: The key combination that can be used to put the server into secure mode. -
Page 23: Viewing Sensor Data Records
You can also restore the information from a saved configuration file. NOTE BIOS passwords are stored in the file. Restoring a configuration can change passwords on a server. EMP and LAN passwords are not stored in the file. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... -
Page 24: Saving A Configuration
Saving a Configuration To save the system configuration: 1. From the SSU Main window, choose Config Save/Restore. (Configuration Save/Restore is available only in Expert mode.) 2. Click Save To File and specify a filename and location. Restoring a Configuration To restore the system configuration from a file: 1. -
Page 25: Setting Up Lan Alerts
• Gateway IP Address: the IP address of the router for this server. • Subnet Mask: the IP address for the server’s subnet. The server uses this to decide if the alert destination is on the same subnet. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... -
Page 26: Managing The Server Remotely
8. In the Alert IP Address box, fill in the IP address of the system you want to receive alerts from this server. If you want the alert to be broadcast to an entire subnet, enter the IP address for the subnet. 9. -
Page 27: Setting Up Remote Modem Or Serial Access
• Direct Connect: the COM2 port on the server is connected by a serial cable to the remote system. • Modem Connect: the COM2 port on the server is connected to a modem. 9. Click Save to save the changes. 10. Click Close to return to the PEM window. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... - Page 28 System Management...
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Page 29: Installing And Removing Components
1. Bank 1: DIMMs #1, 2, 3, and 4 2. Bank 2: DIMMs #5, 6, 7, and 8 3. Bank 3: DIMMs #9, 10, 11, and 12 Always fill banks completely. Partially filled banks are ignored by the system. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... -
Page 30: Removing Dimms
To install DIMMs: 1. Remove the memory board, and place the board component-side up on a nonconductive, static-free surface. 2. Holding the DIMM only by its edges, remove it from its antistatic package. Figure 3. Installing Memory 3. Open the plastic ejector levers at each end of the DIMM socket on the memory board. 4. -
Page 31: Hot-Swap Scsi Drives
LEDs, open the access door on the right side of the bezel. � � � Figure 5. Hot-Swap SCSI Drive Bay and Status Indicators Bezel LED status indicators Access door, hot-swap drive bay Table 5 lists the LED states and the drive status indicated by each state. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... -
Page 32: Installing A Hot-Swap Drive In A Carrier
Table 5. LED States for Hot-Swap SCSI Drive Status LED State Status Solid green The hard drive is present and powered on. Flashing green The hard drive is active. Solid yellow There is an asserted fault status on the hard drive. Flashing yellow A rebuild of the hard drive is in progress. -
Page 33: Removing A Hot-Swap Drive From A Carrier
2. Remove the four screws that secure the drive to the carrier. 3. Place the drive on an antistatic surface. 4. If you are going to reinstall the carrier without a drive, you must first replace the air baffle in the carrier. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... -
Page 34: Removing And Installing Hot-Swap Disk Drives
Removing and Installing Hot-Swap Disk Drives CAUTION Do not leave any drive slots without a drive or air baffle installed in the carrier. An empty carrier installed in a drive slot reduces cooling efficiency and can affect performance or cause damage due to overheating. -
Page 35: Dc Power Supplies
If all power supply modules are functioning and all power cables from the power distribution board are properly connected to the baseboard and other components, but the server still won’t power on, replace the power supply bay. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... -
Page 36: Removing A Power Supply Module
Removing a Power Supply Module To remove a power supply module: 1. Remove the bezel. � � � � Figure 11. Removing a Power Supply Module Power supply module Locking tab Captive screw Handle 2. Loosen the captive screw that retains the power supply module. CAUTION To avoid damaging the module, do not tilt or twist the power supply module as you pull it from the power supply bay. -
Page 37: Pci Add-In Boards
The green LED on the power supply module should be illuminated. 5. Tighten the captive screw that retains the power supply module. 6. Install the bezel. PCI Add-In Boards The MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 server supports four hot-plug PCI add-in boards and four non-hot-plug PCI add-in boards. � �... -
Page 38: Operating System Support For Hot-Plug Add-In Boards
Operating System Support for Hot-Plug Add-In Boards Some operating systems support hot-plugging PCI add-in boards and some do not. Operating system support is provided by a driver that you must install when setting up your server. Hot-plug drivers are available on the System Resource CD in the Drivers directory. The driver files on the CD include information on installing and using the hot-plug software. -
Page 39: Installing A Hot-Plug Pci Add-In Board
8. Close the front and rear latches. 9. Install the rear access cover. 10. Turn on power to the add-in board using the PCI hot-plug application software on your system. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... -
Page 40: Removing A Hot-Plug Pci Add-In Board
Removing a Hot-Plug PCI Add-In Board To remove a hot-plug PCI add-in board: 1. Remove the rear access cover . 2. If the LED for the slot indicates that power to the slot is on, turn it off by using the PCI hot-plug application software on your system . -
Page 41: Checking A Fan Status Indicator
When a fan is not functioning normally, the indicator is illuminated; otherwise, the indicator is not illuminated. A fan failure is also indicated by the general system fault LED located on the front panel. Figure 16. Fan Status Indicator Fan status indicator MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... -
Page 42: Removing A Fan Module
Removing a Fan Module To remove a fan: 1. Remove the rear access cover . 2. Grasp the fan module and pull it straight out of the fan assembly. Figure 17. Removing and Installing a Fan Module Airflow direction indicator Installing a Fan Module ... -
Page 43: Solving Problems
Application Software Checklist q Does the system meet the minimum hardware requirements for the software? See the software documentation. q If you are running the software from a diskette, were the files copied to the diskette correctly? MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... -
Page 44: After The System Has Been Running Correctly
q If you are running the software from a CD-ROM disk, is the disk scratched or dirty? q If you are running the software from a hard drive, is the software correctly installed? Were all necessary procedures followed and files installed? q Are the correct device drivers installed? q Is the software correctly configured for the system? q Are you using the software correctly? -
Page 45: Specific Problems And Corrective Actions
Are the brightness and contrast controls on the video monitor properly adjusted? q Are the video monitor switch settings correct? q Is the video monitor signal cable properly installed? q Is the onboard video controller enabled? MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... -
Page 46: Characters Are Distorted Or Incorrect
If you are using an add-in video controller board, do the following: 1. Verify that the video controller board is fully seated in the PCI add-in board connector (and verify that the video monitor is plugged in to the active video controller). 2. -
Page 47: Hard Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
For more information on crossover cabling, see your hub or switch documentation. The Activity LED doesn’t light. q Make sure you’ve loaded the correct network drivers. q The network might be idle. Try accessing a server. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... -
Page 48: The Onboard Network Interface Controller (Nic) Stopped Working When An Add-In Adapter Was Installed
The onboard network interface controller (NIC) stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed. q Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard NIC. q Make sure your PCI BIOS is current. Try the “PCI Installation Tips” below. q Make sure the other adapter supports shared interrupts. -
Page 49: A Server Description
A Sever Description This chapter provides a general description of the MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 server. Feature Summary Table 8 summarizes the features of the MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 server platform. Table 8. Feature Summary Feature Description Rack mount Compact 4U design (7 inches high and 28 inches deep). -
Page 50: Chassis Access
Chassis Access The MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 server provides easy access for changing hot-swap devices: • A door in the bezel provides access to hot-swap disk drives. • Removing the bezel, which simply pulls off, provides access to hot-swap power supplies. -
Page 51: Main Chassis Components
Electronics Bay Components Figure 20 shows the electronics bay with the access cover, memory board, and air baffle removed. � � � � Figure 20. Electronics Bay Internal Components Processor board Hot-plug PCI slots Baseboard Non-hot-plug PCI slots MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... -
Page 52: Front Control Panel
Front Control Panel Figure 21 and Table 9 describe the features of the front control panel of the MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 server platform. � � � � � � � � � � � � � Figure 21. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Front Control Panel Table 9. -
Page 53: Rear Panel
Rear Panel Figure 22 describes the features of the rear panel of the MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 server platform. Figure 22. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server Rear Panel View Power supply AC inlet 1 LAN2 Gbit port Power supply AC inlet 2... -
Page 54: Server Board Set Features
Server Board Set Features The server board set for the MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 server consists of a baseboard, memory board, and processor board. Table 10 lists the major features of the server board set. Table 10. Server Board Set Features... -
Page 55: Baseboard Connector And Component Locations
Baseboard Connector and Component Locations Figure 23 identifies the connectors and major components on the MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 server baseboard. � � � � � � � � � � �� � �� � �� � �� � �� �... -
Page 56: Baseboard Jumpers
Disable jumper and the BMC Force Update jumper are special purpose jumpers that you should use only when instructed to do so by an MAXDATA support document. When you do need to enable any of these features, use one of the spares from JP4 pins 1 and 2 or JP25 pins 7 and 8. -
Page 57: Serial Port B Jumpers
CRT and LCD monitors up to 100 Hz vertical refresh rate The baseboard supports disabling of the onboard video through BIOS Setup or when a plug- in video card is installed in any of the PCI slots. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... -
Page 58: Network Interface Controllers
SCSI Controller The baseboard includes an embedded Adaptec 7899 SCSI controller, which contains two independent SCSI channels. You can disable the SCSI controller in BIOS Setup. Both channels support 16-bit SE or LVD SCSI operations at the following speeds: • Ultra160 (160 MB/sec) •... -
Page 59: Network Teaming Features
If a Preferred Primary is not selected, Intel PRO set will attempt to select the best adapter, ® based on adapter model and speed. MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... -
Page 60: Adaptive Load Balancing
This technology is enabled on MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server as default. The customer can enable/disable this feature in the BIOS Setup in the section Main > Processor Settings > HyperThreading... -
Page 61: B Regulatory Information
European Union EN61000-3-2 / EN61000-3-3 International IEC61000-3-2 Japan JEIDA Table 14. Product Regulatory Compliance Markings Country Markings on Product or Packaging Marking Description European Union / Declaration of Conformity Mark Nordics Germany System Safety Compliance Mark MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 Server... -
Page 62: Regional Emc Compliance Information
Regional EMC Compliance Information Table 15. Regional EMC Compliance Information Country Compliance Information FCC Verification Notice (Class A) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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