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PRIMERGY BX922 S2

Server Blade

Operating Manual
Edition February 2010

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  • Page 1: Server Blade

    PRIMERGY BX922 S2 Server Blade Operating Manual Edition February 2010...

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks

    Gesellschaft für Technik-Dokumentation mbH www.cognitas.de Copyright and Trademarks Copyright © 2010 Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH. All rights reserved. Delivery subject to availability; right of technical modifications reserved. All hardware and software names used are trade names and/or trademarks of their respective...
  • Page 3 Before reading this manual For your safety This manual contains important information for safely and correctly using this product. Carefully read the manual before using this product. Pay particular attention to the accompanying manual "Safety notes and other important information" and ensure these safety notes are understood before using the product.
  • Page 4 (hereafter, "high safety use"). Customers should not use this product for high safety use unless measures are in place for ensuring the level of safety demanded of such use. Please consult the sales staff of Fujitsu if intending to use this product for high safety use.
  • Page 5 Only for the Japanese market: Although described in this manual, some sections do not apply to the Japanese market. These options and routines include: – USB Flash Module (UFM) – CSS (Customer Self Service) – Conversion of standard power supply to hot-plug power supply –...
  • Page 6 Operating Manual BX922 S2...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......11 Concept and target groups for this manual ..11 Documentation overview .
  • Page 8 Contents Switching the Server Blade on and off ... . . 47 Configuring the Server Blade ....48 5.3.1 Preparing for local installation .
  • Page 9 Contents Property and data protection ....83 BIOS Setup security functions ....83 Troubleshooting and tips .
  • Page 10 Contents Operating Manual BX922 S2...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction The PRIMERGYBX922 S2 server blade is an Intel-based dual-socket server blade. It is ideal for use in data centers belonging to enterprises or Internet service providers, and makes an excellent large application server, terminal server for compute-intensive applications or DBMS server. Security functions in the BIOS Setup protect the data on the server blade from unauthorized changes.

  • Page 12: Documentation Overview

    Industry standard servers navigation option. For the Japanese market please use the URL: http://primeserver.fujitsu.com/primergy/manual.html. More information on your PRIMERGY BX922 S2 can be found in the following documents: – "Quick Start Software - Quick Installation Guide" DVD booklet (only included as a printed copy with the PRIMERGY ServerView Suite) –...

  • Page 13: Performance Features

    Service Concept - LSC" manual on the PRIMERGY ServerView Suite DVD 2). In addition, CSS errors are displayed in the ServerView Operations Manager, the server management software from Fujitsu. In the event of errors, the ServerView Operations Manager refers you directly to the affected component and its order information in the Illustrated Spares catalog of the server in question.
  • Page 14 Performance features Introduction System board The features of the system board are described in the technical manual for the system board D2861 for the hardware and in the BIOS Setup manual for the firmware. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for safer storage of keys can be implemented as an option.
  • Page 15 Introduction Performance features If you want to install mezzanine cards in server blades, the system unit must be fitted with the corresponding Fibre Channel, Infiniband and/or Ethernet connection blades. You can find detailed information about the equipping rules for connection blades in the operating manual for the BX900 system unit.
  • Page 16 Performance features Introduction The PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analyzing) technology from Fujitsu Technology Solutions analyzes and monitors all components that are critical for system reliability. iRMC S2 with integrated service LAN connector The features of the iRMC S2 Advanced Video Redirection and Remote Storage are available as an option.
  • Page 17 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 18 Performance features Introduction Service and support PRIMERGY servers are service-friendly and modular, thus enabling quick and simple maintenance. The two redundant hot-pluggable management blades of the PRIMERGY BX900 S1 system unit, with independent LAN and COM ports for management, enable comprehensive remote administration of the server blade.

  • Page 19: Notational Conventions

    Introduction Notational conventions Notational conventions The following notational conventions are used in this manual: indicates commands or menu items. Text in italics "Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters and terms that are being emphasized. Ê describes activities that must be performed in the order shown.

  • Page 20: Technical Data

    Technical data Introduction Technical data Electrical data Energy consumption 370 W (fully equipped)* Heat dissipation 1,332 kJ/h* * applies to processors up to 95 W Compliance with regulations and standards Product safety and IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1, UL/CSA 60950-1, CNS 14336 / GB 4943 / EN 50371 ergonomics Electromagnetic...
  • Page 21 Introduction Technical data Certification Product safety approved with the PRIMERGY BX900 basic system Global Germany GS, CE USA/Canada /CSA Japan VCCI China/Taiwan BSMI Mechanical specifications Width 45 mm Depth 508 mm Height 210.5 mm (1 bay in the system unit) Weight Max.
  • Page 22 Technical data Introduction Operating Manual BX922 S2...

  • Page 23: Overview: Installation Steps

    Overview: Installation steps This chapter contains an overview of the steps necessary to install your Server Blade. The cross-references take you to the sections containing more detailed information on the relevant installation step: Ê First read the chapter "Important notes" from page 25, particularly the...
  • Page 24 Overview: Installation steps – Local installation with or without ServerStart/Installation Manager Local installation is the least convenient method. It is only recommended if the requirements for remote installation and cloning are not met. If you want to install an operating system that is not supported by ServerStart, you can of course install it directly without ServerStart.

  • Page 25: Important Notes

    Important notes This chapter provides safety instructions which you must observe when handling your server. 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.
  • Page 26 Safety instructions Important notes Before starting up CAUTION! During installation and before operating the device, observe the instructions on environmental conditions for your device (see section "Technical data" on page 20). If the server has been moved from a cold environment, condensation may form both inside and on the outside of the machine.
  • Page 27 Important notes Safety instructions CAUTION! In emergencies (e.g. damaged casing, control elements or power cable, penetration of liquids or foreign bodies), switch off the device immediately, unplug it from the grounded power outlets, and contact your customer service center. Proper operation of the device (in accordance with IEC 60950-1/EN 60950-1) is only ensured if the casing is fully assembled and the rear covers for the installation bays are in place (electric shock, cooling, fire protection, interference suppression).
  • Page 28 Safety instructions Important notes Batteries CAUTION! Incorrect replacement of batteries may lead to a risk of explosion. The batteries may only be replaced with identical batteries or with a type recommended by the manufacturer (see the technical manual for the system board).
  • Page 29 Important notes Safety instructions Under certain circumstances, sharp CD/DVD/BD fragments can pierce the cover of the optical drive (equipment damage) and can fly out of the device (danger of injury, particularly to uncovered body parts such as the face or neck). High humidity and airborne dust levels are to be avoided.
  • Page 30 Safety instructions Important notes To avoid dust, damage, and deformation, keep the CD/DVD/BD in its case whenever it is not in use. Do not store CDs/DVDs/BDs at high temperatures. Areas exposed to prolonged direct sunlight or near heating appliances are to be avoided.

  • Page 31: Ce Conformity

    Important notes CE conformity Switch off the system and remove the power plugs from the power outlets before installing or removing components with ESDs. You must always discharge static build-up (e.g. by touching a grounded object) before working with such components. Any devices or tools that are used must be free of electrostatic charge.

  • Page 32: Fcc Class A Device

    FCC class A device Important notes FCC class A device Warning! This is class A product, which may cause radio interference in a domestic environment. If this is the case, the user may be required to take adequate measures. Transporting the Server Blade CAUTION! Only transport the server blade in its original packaging or in suitable packaging which protects it from knocks and jolts.

  • Page 33: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection 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 34 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 35: Installing The Hardware

    Installing the hardware CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Important notes" on page Do not expose the server to extreme environmental conditions (see "Ambient conditions" on page 21). Protect the server from dust, humidity and heat. Make sure that the server is acclimatized for the time indicated in this table before putting it into operation.

  • Page 36: Unpacking The Server

    Unpacking the server Installing the hardware Unpacking the server CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in chapter "Important notes" on page The server must always be lifted or carried by at least two people. (For the Japanese market, please refer to " 安全上の注意およびその他の 重要情報...
  • Page 37 Installing the hardware Installing the Server Blade in the system unit Removing the dummy module Any unused slots on the front of the system unit are fitted with appropriate dummy modules to comply with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations and to ensure sufficient cooling of the system components. To add a server blade, you must first remove a dummy module from the relevant slot.
  • Page 38 Installing the Server Blade in the system unit Installing the hardware Installing the dummy module To install the dummy module, follow the same procedure as for removing it, except in reverse order. Installing the Server Blade CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions and information in section "Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices"...
  • Page 39 Installing the hardware Installing the Server Blade in the system unit Figure 4: Locking the Server Blade Ê Pull the release lever up until it engages. Removal is carried out in reverse order. CAUTION! If you remove a server blade and do not replace it with a new one, you must install a dummy module to comply with the regulations regarding electromagnetic compatibility and to ensure sufficient cooling of the system components.

  • Page 40: Connecting Devices

    Connecting devices Installing the hardware Connecting devices All connections that are required to operate the server blade are made via the midplane of the PRIMERGY BX900 system unit. When the server blade is installed, midplane contacts automatically establish connections to the infrastructure modules on the rear of the system unit: –...

  • Page 41: Instructions For Connecting/Disconnecting Cables

    Installing the hardware Instructions for connecting/disconnecting cables Instructions for connecting/disconnecting cables CAUTION! Be sure to read the documentation for the peripheral devices before connecting them. Do not connect or disconnect data cables during a thunderstorm. When removing a cable, always hold it by the plug. Never unplug a cable by pulling at the cable itself.
  • Page 42 Instructions for connecting/disconnecting cables Installing the hardware Operating Manual BX922 S2...

  • Page 43: Installation And Operation

    Installation and operation CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Important notes" on page Control and display elements Figure 6: Control and display elements I/O indicator: fabric 1 Global Error indicator I/O indicator: fabric 2 ID button with ID indicator I/O indicator: fabric 3/4 On/Off button with power-on indicator CSS indicator...
  • Page 44 Control and display elements Installation and operation Control elements On/Off button When the system is switched off, it can be switched on again by pressing the On/Off button. When the system is operating, pressing the On/Off button will switch off the system. The On/Off button does not disconnect the server from the mains voltage.
  • Page 45 Installation and operation Control and display elements Global Error indicator (orange) – Lights up orange if a prefailure event has been detected that requires (precautionary) service intervention. – Flashes orange if an error was detected that requires service intervention. – Does not light up if there is no critical event. If the event is still acute after a power failure, the indicator is activated after the restart.
  • Page 46 Control and display elements Installation and operation Status indicators for the I/O fabrics* (green) – Lights up to indicate a network connection. – Flashes to indicate an active network connection. – Does not light up if there is no network connection. * The three I/O fabrics of the server blade are: Fabric 1: onboard LAN controller Fabric 2: mezzanine card 1...

  • Page 47: Switching The Server Blade On And Off

    Installation and operation Switching the Server Blade on and off Switching the Server Blade on and off CAUTION! If you switch the server blade on and flickering stripes appear on the connected monitor, switch the server blade off again immediately (see chapter "Troubleshooting and tips"...

  • Page 48: Configuring The Server Blade

    Configuring the Server Blade Installation and operation Configuring the Server Blade This section contains information about configuring the server blade and installing the operating system. The operating system can be installed in various ways: – Local installation with or without the ServerView Installation Manager You can find information on local installation in the following sections.

  • Page 49: Configuring The Server And Installing The Operating System With The Serverview Installation Manager

    Installation and operation Configuring the Server Blade The controller has its own configuration utility. For further information, refer to the “Embedded MegaRAID Software User’s Guide” (on the PRIMERGY ServerView Suite DVD 2 under Industry Standard Servers - Expansion Cards - Storage Adapters - LSI RAID / SCSI Controllers). Descriptions of operating systems not covered in the controller manual are provided in the corresponding readme files on the driver CDs.

  • Page 50: Configuring The Server And Installing The Operating System Without Serverview Installation Manager

    Configuring the Server Blade Installation and operation 5.3.4 Configuring the server and installing the operating system without ServerView Installation Manager onboard SATA controller, configuring Configure the controller as described in section "Configuring the onboard SATA controller" on page Installing the operating system Ê...

  • Page 51: Cleaning The Server Blade

    Installation and operation Cleaning the Server Blade Cleaning the Server Blade CAUTION! Switch off the server blade and remove it from the system unit (see page 38). Do not clean any interior parts of the server blade yourself; leave this job to a service technician.
  • Page 52 Cleaning the Server Blade Installation and operation Operating Manual BX922 S2...

  • Page 53: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup BIOS Setup You can set the system functions and the hardware configuration of a server blade in the BIOS Setup. The range of BIOS parameters displayed can vary according to the configuration. The default settings are effective when the server blade is delivered. You can change these settings in the BIOS Setup.
  • Page 54 BIOS Setup Advanced – Advanced Settings (continued) USB Devices [ 64] SATA AHCI Enable [ 64] LAN Controller n [ 64] Port n Remote Boot [ 65] Mezzanine card n: type Remote Boot [ 65] Advanced System Configuration [ 64] High Precision Event Timer [ 66] I/OAT [ 66] Advanced Memory Options [ 64]...
  • Page 55 BIOS Setup Server – Server Configuration O/S Boot Timeout [ 72] Action [ 72] Timeout Value [ 73] ASR&R Boot Delay [ 73] Power Cycle Delay [ 73] Temperature Monitoring [ 73] Boot Retry Counter [ 73] CPU STATUS [ 73] CPU 1 Status / CPU 2 Status [ 74] Memory Status [ 73] CPU 1: DIMM x,y / CPU 2: DIMM x,y [ 74]...

  • Page 56: Access

    Access BIOS Setup Server – Server Configuration (continued) IPMI Specification Version [ 79] iRMC Hardware [ 79] iRMC Firmware Version [ 79] Boot – Boot Priority Order 1st Boot Device / 2nd Boot Device / 3rd Boot Device [ 80] Exit –...

  • Page 57: Operation

    BIOS Setup Operation Operation The BIOS Setup screen is structured as follows: Figure 7: "Main" menu of the BIOS Setup Menu bar You select the required menu (SysInfo, Main, Advanced, ...) in the menu bar using the arrow keys À and Â. Workspace The information for the selected menu is displayed and settings are provided in the workspace (on the left of the screen).
  • Page 58 Operation BIOS Setup Square brackets ([ ]) surrounding a parameter value indicate that this value can be changed using the [+] and [-] keys. If the parameter comprises several input areas, e.g. time and date entries, you can use the [Tab] key to move between the individual areas. An asterisk (*) in front of a menu item indicates configuration conflicts that must be resolved.

  • Page 59: Sysinfo Menu

    BIOS Setup SysInfo menu SysInfo menu Figure 8: "SysInfo" BIOS Setup menu, page 1 System Information, Page 1 Displays information concerning the BIOS, CPU and various IDs. Operating Manual BX922 S2...
  • Page 60 SysInfo menu BIOS Setup Figure 9: "SysInfo" BIOS Setup menu, page 2 System Information, Page 2 Displays information on LAN MAC addresses (including the LAN MAC address of the iRMC) and COM ports. Operating Manual BX922 S2...

  • Page 61: Main Menu

    BIOS Setup Main menu Main menu Figure 10: "Main" menu of the BIOS Setup System Time / System Date Sets the system time and the system date. The system time format is HH:MM:SS. The system date format is WeekdayMM/DD/YYYY. By pressing Ú, [Tab] or Í+[Tab] you can position the cursor within the relevant input field and configure the values using [+] or [-].

  • Page 62: Boot Features Menu

    Main menu BIOS Setup Boot Features Calls a submenu with the options during the boot process (see page 62). System Memory / Extended Memory Shows the size of the available main memory. 6.4.1 Boot Features menu POST Errors Specifies whether the system will be stopped (Enabled) or not (Disabled) if an error occurs during the boot process.

  • Page 63: Advanced Menu

    BIOS Setup Advanced menu Advanced menu Figure 11: "Advanced" BIOS Setup menu Reset Configuration Data Specifies whether the configuration data is reinitialized when the server blade is started. Once the server blade is started, the plug&play functionality determines the new configuration data and initializes the installed boards and drives with this.

  • Page 64: Peripheral Configuration

    Advanced menu BIOS Setup Advanced System Configuration Calls a submenu for configuring the PCI slots and PCI components on the motherboard (see page 66). Advanced Memory Options Calls a submenu for specifying the memory properties (see page 66). Advanced Processor Options Calls a submenu for specifying the CPU properties (see page 67).
  • Page 65 BIOS Setup Advanced menu Disabled No port is activated. Port 1 PORT 1 is activated. Port 1 & 2 Both ports are activated. Port n Remote Boot Specifies whether onboard LAN n OPROM is active during the POST. Disabled The function is deactivated. PXE is activated.

  • Page 66: Advanced System Configuration

    Advanced menu BIOS Setup 6.5.2 Advanced System Configuration The "Advanced System Configuration" submenu contains the following items: High Precision Event Timer Specifies whether the High Precision Event Timer for time-critical applications (e.g. multimedia applications) is activated (Enabled) or deactivated (Disabled). I/OAT ®...

  • Page 67: Advanced Processor Options

    BIOS Setup Advanced menu 6.5.4 Advanced Processor Options You can specify the CPU properties using the menu items in this submenu. CPU Mismatch Detection Specifies whether the system checks for identical processors (Enabled) or not (Disabled) during the POST. Core Multi-Processing Specifies whether multiple processor cores within one physical CPU are activated (Enabled) or deactivated (Disabled).
  • Page 68 Advanced menu BIOS Setup Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Specifies whether the CPU reads two cache lines ahead (Enabled) or just one (Disabled). Hardware Prefetch Specifies whether a hardware prefetch is activated (Enabled) or deactivated (Disabled). The use of this option depends on the various performance results for different applications.

  • Page 69: Security Menu

    BIOS Setup Security menu Security menu Figure 12: "Security" BIOS Setup menu Supervisor Password / User Password Shows whether the corresponding password has been assigned (Installed) or not (Not Installed). Set Supervisor Password Used for setting up or changing a user's password. To delete a supervisor password, open the window for assigning passwords and press Return twice.

  • Page 70: Power Menu

    Power menu BIOS Setup Power menu Figure 13: "Power" BIOS Setup menu Power-on Source Specifies whether power-on sources for ACPI operating systems are controlled by the BIOS or by the operating system. BIOS Controlled Power-on sources are controlled by the BIOS. Switching on via LAN or timer is permitted.
  • Page 71 BIOS Setup Power menu Always On Switches the system on. Previous State Switches to the state the system was in before the power failure. Operating Manual BX922 S2...

  • Page 72: Server Menu

    Server menu BIOS Setup Server menu Figure 14: "Server" BIOS Setup menu O/S Boot Timeout Specifies whether a reset is performed (Enabled) or not (Disabled) after a specified timeout if the operating system could not be started. Action Sets the action for a timeout of the operating system boot watchdog timer.
  • Page 73 BIOS Setup Server menu Power Cycle Perform a cold boot (Power Off / Power On). This item is only displayed if "O/S Boot Timeout" is set to Enabled. Timeout Value Sets the boot watchdog timer of the operating system in minutes (0 ...

  • Page 74: Cpu Status

    Server menu BIOS Setup 6.8.1 CPU STATUS CPU 1 Status / CPU 2 Status Specifies the status of the installed CPUs. The status of an unpopulated CPU socket cannot be changed. Enabled The service processor stops the CPU upon request. Disabled The function is not activated.

  • Page 75: Pci Status

    BIOS Setup Server menu 6.8.3 PCI Status Shows the current status of the PCI adapters in the slots. Slot x No errors were reported for this slot. The PCI adapter in this slot can be used without restriction. Failed An error was detected for this slot. The PCI adapter in this slot may have a problem.

  • Page 76: Console Redirection

    Server menu BIOS Setup 6.8.4 Console Redirection Port Specifies the port for communication with the terminal (Serial 1 or Disabled). The Disabled setting switches the terminal functionality off. When set to Disabled the other items in this submenu disappear. Baud Rate Defines the specified baud rate (115.2K, 57.6K, 38.4K, 19.2K, 9600).

  • Page 77: Ipmi

    BIOS Setup Server menu 6.8.5 IPMI SM Error Halt Specifies the behavior during a system management error or during configuration changes. Disabled A warning message is displayed. Enabled Stops and shows Setup entries or a boot prompt. Load iRMC Default Values Specifies whether Event Logging is to load the manufacturer's settings (does not apply to entries that were configured by the BIOS Setup utility).

  • Page 78: Lan Settings

    Server menu BIOS Setup 6.8.5.1 LAN Settings Management LAN Specifies whether communication between a remote system and the local iRMC is possible (Enabled) or not (Disabled). Management LAN Port Specifies which LAN port (LAN 1, LAN 2) of the iRMC service LAN is used.

  • Page 79: Ipmi Status

    BIOS Setup Server menu Gateway Address Entry for configuring the iRMC gateway address (192.168.002.203). It is recommended to use the same settings as those used for the network card. This item is only hidden if "Service LAN" is set to Disabled. It is grayed out if "DHCP"...

  • Page 80: Boot Menu

    Boot menu BIOS Setup Boot menu Figure 15: "Boot" BIOS Setup menu 1st Boot Device / 2nd Boot Device / 3rd Boot Device Specifies the order in which the available devices are accessed during the boot process. Operating Manual BX922 S2...

  • Page 81: Exit Menu

    BIOS Setup Exit menu 6.10 Exit menu Figure 16: "Exit" BIOS Setup menu Save Changes and Exit Saves all parameter changes of the current session and exits the BIOS Setup. Discard Changes and Exit Discards all parameter changes of the current session and exits the BIOS Setup.
  • Page 82 Exit menu BIOS Setup Operating Manual BX922 S2...

  • Page 83: Property And Data Protection

    Property and data protection The lockable rack door protects the server against unauthorized access. To protect the system and data internally against unauthorized access, you can activate the security functions of the BIOSSetup. BIOS Setup security functions The Security menu in the BIOS Setup provides you with various options for protecting your data from unauthorized access.
  • Page 84 BIOS Setup security functions Property and data protection Preventing unauthorized writing to floppy disks To activate this protection, select the value Disabled for the Diskette Write field in the Security menu. Protecting BIOS from being overwritten To activate this protection, select the value Disabled for the Flash Write field in the Security menu.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting And Tips

    Troubleshooting and tips CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the "Safety notes and other important information" manual and in chapter "Important notes" on page If a fault occurs, attempt to resolve it using the measures described: – in this chapter, –...

  • Page 86: Flickering Stripes On Monitor Screen

    Flickering stripes on monitor screen Troubleshooting and tips Screen has gone blank Ê Press any key on the keyboard. Ê Deactivate screen saver. Enter the appropriate password. Brightness control is set to dark Ê Set the brightness control on the monitor to light. For detailed information, refer to the operating manual supplied with your monitor.

  • Page 87: No Screen Display Or Display Drifts

    Troubleshooting and tips No screen display or display drifts No screen display or display drifts The wrong horizontal frequency or resolution has been selected for the monitor or for the application program. Ê Find out which horizontal frequency your monitor screen supports. You will find the horizontal frequency (also known as line frequency or horizontal deflection frequency) in the documentation for your monitor.

  • Page 88: Hard Disk Drive Error Messages At System Boot

    Hard disk drive error messages at system boot Troubleshooting and tips Power budget limit value exceeded Ê Check whether the power budget limit value set in the management blade has been exceeded. You may need to install an additional power supply unit. Hard disk drive error messages at system boot Various hard disk drive error messages may appear when the system is...

  • Page 89: Added Drive Reported As Defective

    Troubleshooting and tips Added drive reported as defective Added drive reported as defective RAID controller is not configured for this drive The drive was probably installed when the system was switched off. Ê Reconfigure the RAID controller for the drive using the corresponding utility. Information is provided in the documentation for the RAID controller.
  • Page 90 Error message on screen Troubleshooting and tips Operating Manual BX922 S2...

  • Page 91: Replacing Css Components

    CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Important notes" on page In the PRIMERGY BX922 S2 server, the following components are considered to be CSS components: – Non-hot-plug components – SSD drives – Memory modules These components can be changed by you in the event of an error.

  • Page 92: Ssd Hard Disks

    SSD hard disks Replacing CSS components SSD hard disks One or two 2.5-inch SSD hard disk drives can be installed in the PRIMERGY BX922 S2 dual-socket server blade. SSD1 SSD0 Figure 17: Numbering of the SSD hard disks The SSD hard disks are installed on top of each other in a frame. The first SSD hard disk (SSD0) is installed in the bottom part of the frame, the second (SSD1) in the top part.
  • Page 93 Replacing CSS components SSD hard disks Figure 18: 2.5-inch SSD hard disk with mounting frame and connection cable SSD hard disk Guide element for fixing the SSD hard disk in the mounting frame Mounting frame Connection for combination plugs (SATA and power supply) Connection cable (SATA and power supply with combination plug) Operating Manual BX922 S2...

  • Page 94: Opening The Server Blade

    SSD hard disks Replacing CSS components 9.1.1 Opening the server blade Ê Exit all applications and shut down the server blade correctly. If your operating system has not switched off the server, press the on/off button on the server blade control panel. Removing the server blade from the system unit Figure 19: Removing the server blade Ê...
  • Page 95 Replacing CSS components SSD hard disks Removing the cover Figure 20: Removing the cover Ê Press the touch points (1) of the cover to disengage it, and slide back the cover as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow (2). Ê...

  • Page 96: Replacing The Ssd Hard Disk

    SSD hard disks Replacing CSS components 9.1.2 Replacing the SSD hard disk This section describes how to replace the SSD hard disk in bay SSD0. The SSD hard disk in bay SSD1 is replaced in the same way. Removing an SSD hard disk Figure 21: Disconnecting the connection cables of the SSD hard disk from the system board.
  • Page 97 Replacing CSS components SSD hard disks Figure 22: Removing the SSD hard disk mounting frame. Ê Press on the touch point (1) to release the SSD hard disk mounting frame and slide it as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow. Ê...
  • Page 98 SSD hard disks Replacing CSS components Figure 23: Removing the SSD hard disk mounting frame. Ê Press the guide element (1) of the SSD hard disk inward to disengage the locking hooks (2) and thus unlock the disk. Ê Keep the guide element pressed and slide the SSD hard disk out of the mounting frame (3).
  • Page 99 Replacing CSS components SSD hard disks Installing an SSD hard disk Figure 25: Fitting the SSD hard disk into the guide element. Ê Fit the SSD hard disk into the green plastic guide element. The 4 clips of the guide elements (see circles) must engage in the holes of the SSD hard disk. Figure 26: Inserting the SSD hard disk in the mounting frame.
  • Page 100 SSD hard disks Replacing CSS components Figure 27: Connecting the cables to the SSD hard disk Ê Connect the combination plug of the connection cables. Figure 28: Base plate for mounting the SSD hard disk mounting frame The SSD hard disk mounting frame is mounted onto a mounting plate that is located at the front of the server blade behind the control panel.
  • Page 101 Replacing CSS components SSD hard disks Figure 29: Connecting the cables to the SSD hard disk Ê Place the mounting frame on the mounting plate with an offset of approx. 1 cm and push it as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow (1). The mounting frame clicks into place in its final position.

  • Page 102: Closing The Server Blade

    SSD hard disks Replacing CSS components Ê Connect the SATA cable and the power cable of the SSD hard disk to the connectors on the system board. 9.1.3 Closing the server blade Figure 31: Closing the server blade Ê Place the server blade cover on the housing about 1-2 cm from the frame so that it lies flush on both sides.

  • Page 103: Index

    Index correcting faults acclimatization time CSS indicator 45, Advanced Video Redirection ambient conditions data changes ASR&R data protection availability data security date, incorrect delivery note BIOS Disconnecting security functions cables BIOS Setup disposal, devices access Drive Advanced menu, memory "dead" configuration drive Advanced menu, Peripheral...
  • Page 104 Index Error Correcting Code error message on screen system error ESD (electrostatic-sensitive information, additional devices) install expansion card dummy module external devices installation steps for the server blade connect overview installation steps, overview installing fault hard disk drives drifting display on monitor Installing the operating system drive defective integrated Remote Management...
  • Page 105 Index PDA 15, technical data ports troubleshooting unpacking power-on indicator ventilation clearance product name weight property protection server blade close connection panel RAID controller is not configured for control panel this drive controls recycling devices dummy module regulations and standards hard disk drives Remote Storage indicators...
  • Page 106 Index system does not boot system password target group Technical data technical data time, incorrect tips transport damage troubleshooting troubleshooting, server Trusted Platform Module unauthorized access unpacking, server USB port ventilation clearance weight Operating Manual BX922 S2...

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