Page 1 Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools For stable PRIMERGY server operations, we recommend that high reliability tools be installed. This chapter explains the installation and necessary settings of high reliability tools. Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options This chapter explains how to install and remove the various internal options.
Page 2: For Your Safety
Before Reading This Manual For Your Safety... This manual contains important information, required to operate the server safely. Thoroughly review the information in this manual before using the server. Especially note the points under "Safety Precautions", and only operate the server with a complete understanding of the material provided. This manual and "Safety Precautions"...
Page 3 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Remarks Warning Descriptions Various symbols are used throughout this manual. These are used to emphasize important points for your safety and that of others. The following are the symbols and their meanings. Ignoring this symbol could be potentially lethal.
Page 4: Server Type
Entering Commands (Keys) Command entries are displayed in the following way. • In the areas of the "↑" mark, press the [Space] key once. • When using Windows or DOS OS, commands are not case sensitive. • CD-ROM drive names are shown as [CD-ROM drive]. Enter your drive name according to your environment.
Page 5: Reference Information
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Product Names The following expressions and abbreviations are used throughout this manual. table: Abbreviations of Product Names Product name Expressions and abbreviations PRIMERGY RX600 S3 This server or the server ® Windows Server 2003 R2...
Page 6 Warning and Caution Labels Warning and caution labels are found on the server. Do not remove or stain these labels.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
1.1 RX600 S3 ........
Page 8 3.1.2 Open/create a Configuration File ....... 64 3.1.3 RAID and Disk Wizard ........65 3.1.4 OS Installation Wizard .
Page 9 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting ..... . 138 5.1.1 How to Obtain Memory Dump for Windows Server 2003 ... .138 5.1.2 How to Obtain Memory Dump for Windows 2000 Server .
Page 10 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.1 Before Installing Internal Options ..... . 182 7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover ....184 7.2.1 Removing the Top Cover .
Page 11 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 8.1.2 Jumper Settings ..........237 8.2 Configuring Boot Settings .
Page 12 9.7 Reinstalling the OS ........289 9.7.1 Checking before OS Reinstallation .
Page 13: Chapter 1 Overview
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Page 14: Rx600 S3
Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 RX600 S3 This server has the following features. High Reliability Advanced Memory Protection Functions The server supports the SDDC (Single Device Data Correction) function using PC2-3200-compliant memory (DDR2 400MHz SDRAM). Further, the server supports the spare memory function, the memory mirroring function, and the memory RAID function, one of which can be selectively configured for the whole memory.
Page 15 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide High-speed Processing ® ® Dual Core Intel Xeon Processors ® ® The server can have up to four dual core Intel Xeon processors for high-speed data processing (two processors in standard servers). PCI-Express, PCI-X The server is equipped with PCI-Express buses with a maximum data transfer speed of 2.5Gbps (bidirectional) per lane and PCI-X buses with a maximum data transfer speed of 1066MBps, both ensuring high-speed data transfer.
Page 16: Supplied Software
ServerStart for supporting setup and high reliability tools for avoiding problems during server operation are supplied with this server. 1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart ServerStart is a setup support tool that helps to install PRIMERGY. It offers easy server installation and proper installation of recommended drivers. Installing ServerStart...
Page 17 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Supported OS The following OSs can be installed using ServerStart V6.606. ® ™ • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition ® ™ • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition ® ™ • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition ®...
Page 18: Main Window
Chapter 1 Overview Intuitive User Interface The intuitive user interface allows you to easily set the necessary information. Main Window When ServerStart is started, the following window appears. The window and tool bar differ depending on the mode. Tool Bar In Guide/Expert Mode Brings you to Brings you to...
Page 19: Network Configuration
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Wizard Window Clicking a wizard displays a wizard window. Set items in the wizard window. To move to a step in the next wizard window, click the operation button at the bottom of the window. Clicking the [help] button displays a tip for setting the item.
Page 20: High Reliability Tools
Chapter 1 Overview 1.2.2 High Reliability Tools High reliability tools are a comprehensively useful set of software for stable system operations of the server. The following tools have respective roles to manage normal operations or recovery from errors: • Server monitoring tools •...
Page 21: Installing High Reliability Tools
LAN for using the Teaming function or when it is used for configuring a VLAN. 1.2.3 Installing High Reliability Tools You can install all high reliability tools provided with PRIMERGY by specifying them in "Application Wizard" when the OS is installed is initiated with ServerStart.
Page 22: Component Names And Functions
Chapter 1 Overview 1.3 Component Names and Functions This section explains the component names and functions of the server and baseboard. 1.3.1 Server (Front View) a CD-ROM drive bay Reads data or programs from a CD-ROM. b CD-ROM access LED This LED blinks when data is being read from a CD-ROM.
Page 23: Video Connector
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide f Video connector ( Connects display cable. The display may not be functioning properly, depending the OS in use. Use the video connec- tor in the rear side. g USB connectors ( Connects peripheral equipment conforming to the USB standard.
Page 24: System Power Button
Chapter 1 Overview n System Power button ( Press to turn the system power on or off. Do not turn the server off when the Hard disk access LED is blinking. Data in the hard disk may be damaged. o System Reset button ( Press to reset and restart the system.
Page 25: Server (Rear View)
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 1.3.2 Server (Rear View) a Serial port connector ( Connects cables of peripheral equipment conforming to the RS-232C standard such as modems. b Video connector ( Connects display cable. c USB connector ( Connects peripheral equipment conforming to the USB standard.
Page 26: System Id Led
Chapter 1 Overview g Power supply unit status LED Indicates Power supply unit activity status. table: Meaning of the Power Supply Unit Status LED State Right LED, Idle On (Green) Center LED Failure Blinking (Amber) Left LED Normal operation On (Green) No power is supplied h System ID LED button When pressing this button, the front and rear LEDs are lit blue so that the locations of devices...
Page 27: Server (Internal)
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 1.3.3 Server (Internal) a 5-inch storage bay Contains a 5-inch internal optional device. b 3.5-inch storage bay Contains a 3.5-inch internal optional device. c CPU Socket Installs the CPU. Two sockets are installed by default.
Page 28: Baseboard
Chapter 1 Overview 1.3.4 Baseboard a SCSI Connector channel A An internal hard disk unit is plugged in. b Onboard RAID Battery Backup Unit Connector An onboard RAID battery backup unit is plugged in. This is preinstalled. c SCSI Connector channel B An internal hard disk unit is plugged in.
Page 29: Memory Board
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide h Switch Block For details about switch settings, refer to "8.1 Jumper Settings" ( pg.236). i PCI Slots Contains an expansion card. PCI slots (1 to 7) are numbered from bottom to top in the above figure.
Page 30: Power Button
Chapter 1 Overview d Power button ( Press this button to perform a hot-insertion or hot-removal of a Memory Board. After replacing the memory, press this button to turn on. e Power LED ( Green light turns on when the Memory Board is powered on. The light turns off when the power is not detected on all boards.
Page 31: Standard Operations
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 1.4 Standard Operations This section explains such standard operations as turning the server on/off and inserting/ejecting CD-ROMs. 1.4.1 Opening the Rack Door This section explains how to open the front and rear doors of the 40U standard rack.
Page 32 Chapter 1 Overview Turn the handle in the direction of the arrow and pull it forward. Turn and then pull Opening the Rear Door Turn the rack key and pull the rack handle up.
Page 33: Turning On The Server
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Turn the handle in the direction of the arrow and pull it forward. Turn and then pull Unless you are inserting/removing media or turning the power on/off, keep the door closed. Doing so blocks electric waves from cell phones, etc.
Page 34 Chapter 1 Overview Press the power switch on the front of the server. The server's power LED is lit green. When the power is turned on, the server performs Power On Self Tests (POST). If any abnormalities are detected by POST, error messages are displayed ("9.2.2 Error Messages" ( pg.265)).
Page 35: Turning Off The Server
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 1.4.3 Turning off the Server • Follow the procedures below to turn off the server. Data can be lost if these procedures are not followed correctly. • In the event of smoke or sparks, immediately unplug the electric cord.
Page 36 Chapter 1 Overview Cautions when Turning the Power Off If you press the power switch for four seconds or more, the server turns off forcedly. If you press the power switch for four seconds or more while the OS is running, the server turns off without performing the shutdown process, which may lead to the destruction of hard disk data.
Page 37: Inserting And Ejecting A Cd-Rom
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 1.4.4 Inserting and Ejecting a CD-ROM This section explains how to insert and eject a CD-ROM. Unless otherwise noted, a CD-ROM can also mean a DVD-RAM. When using a CD-ROM, note the followings to avoid a failure: Cautions for Handling CD-ROM Drive •...
Page 38 Chapter 1 Overview Inserting the CD-ROM Make sure the server is turned on and press the CD-ROM eject button. The CD-ROM tray comes out a little. CD-ROM eject button Pull the CD-ROM tray out. Place the CD-ROM (label side up) onto the tray. While supporting the CD-ROM tray, push the CD-ROM until it clicks into position.
Page 39: How To Use The Lcd Panel
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Ejecting the CD-ROM To eject the CD-ROM, check that the CD-ROM access LED is off and then press the CD-ROM eject button. 1.4.5 How to Use the LCD Panel This server is equipped with an LCD that displays the server status. This lets you check the server status on the LCD, both when the system is operating normally and when an error occurs, and promptly take the necessary action.
Page 40: System Information
Chapter 1 Overview To retract the LCD panel, simply reverse the pulling-out procedure. At this time, make sure the panel is facing straight upwards before retracting it. Operation of the LCD Panel Display Cursor keys Usually, the initial screen is displayed on the LCD. Use the cursor keys at the side of the display to see various information messages.
Page 41 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Information Display Order on the LCD Panel When the system is in operation, the information displayed on the LCD panel changes in the following order by pressing button. "initial screen" → "system information" → "user-defined information" →...
Page 42 Chapter 1 Overview System Event Log Message entries: 40 Releases Keeps pressing Keeps pressing OFF by power switch 27.07.2005 21:10:15 Keeps pressing System Event Log System Event Log Message 1 of 16 Message 40 of 40 Releases Releases Housing open Proc 2 IERR 27.07.2005 10:23:40 27.07.2005 13:16:03...
Page 43: Workflow
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 1.5 Workflow To start the server operation, perform the following procedures. Installing the server Refer to "Safety Precautions" and "Start Guide" to install the server to a suitable place. Preparing the server - Install hardware options - Set hardware Refer to "2.1 Preparation on the server", "Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options"...
Page 44 Chapter 1 Overview...
Page 45 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation This chapter explains the preparation on the server and cautions necessary before OS installation. Please read this chapter before starting installation. 2.1 Preparation on the Server ......2.2 Selecting the Installation Method .
Page 46: Chapter 2 Checking Before Os Installation
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.1 Preparation on the Server Before starting installation, install internal options to the server and perform necessary hardware settings. 2.1.1 Installing Internal and External Options Internal options are classified into those that must be installed before the OS installation and those that must be installed after the OS installation.
Page 47: Lan Cable
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Cautions for Installing a Memory Module This server supports up to 32 GB of memory. However, the maximum installable size varies depending on the OS. Furthermore, since the server uses part of the memory as PCI resources, the maximum available size is limited.
Page 48: Hardware Settings
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.1.2 Hardware Settings Before starting installation, set necessary hardware, such as the BIOS Setup Utility. Boot Maintenance Manager Changing the Boot Drive To change the boot drive, use the Boot Maintenance Manager. For the changing procedures, refer to "8.2.3 Boot Maintenance Manager"...
Page 49 This server supports onboard SCSI array controller and the array system is configured by default. Use the Web BIOS to check or change the array configuration. Check or change the configuration as necessary before the OS installation, referring to "PRIMERGY RX600 S3 Onboard SCSI RAID User's Guide".
Page 50: Selecting The Installation Method
To set up multiple servers with the same model and configuration, refer to "3.5 Installation on Multiple (the Second and Subsequent) Servers" ( pg.109). Linux For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY What OS will you use? website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 51: Precautions On Installation
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 2.3 Precautions on Installation Read the following notes before starting OS installation. 2.3.1 Installation Partition Size For installation using ServerStart, the installation partition size can be set as follows, depending on the OS to be installed and format.
Page 52: Notes On A Multiple Lan Adapter Configuration
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation Array Configuration For details on the array configuration, refer to "PRIMERGY RX600 S3 Onboard SCSI RAID User’s Guide". Checking before OS Installation When a RAID-configured disk is used Before using a RAID-configured disk, delete a physical pack. For details on deleting a physical pack, refer to "PRIMERGY RX600 S3 Onboard SCSI RAID User’s Guide".
Page 53 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide ServerStart CD-ROM ServerStart supplied with the server is two-CD set (Disc 1 and Disc 2). Disc 1 is used to create the configuration file and install the OS. Disc 2 is used when you are requested to insert it during installation.
Page 54: Expansion Cards Supported By Serverstart
Notes on Using an onboard SCSI array controller The onboard SCSI array controller must be configured before the OS is installed. To check the onboard SCSI array controller settings, start up WebBIOS. For more details, refer to "PRIMERGY RX600 S3 Onboard SCSI RAID User’s Guide".
Page 55: Preparation For Using Serverstart On A Client Computer
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 2.4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer When using the preparation mode for setting installation information in advance or when creating a driver disk using the FloppyBuilder function, install ServerStart on the client computer.
Page 56 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM Disc 1 into the client computer. The [Fujitsu Siemens ServerStart Setup] window appears. When the [Fujitsu Siemens ServerStart Setup] window does not appear, execute "SeStSetup.exe" in the CD-ROM. Check a only [Classic] and click [OK]. The Setup window appears.
Page 57: Uninstalling Serverstart
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Specify the installation folder and click [Next]. To change the installation folder, click [Browse] and select the folder. The [Ready to Install the Application] window appears. Click [Next]. Installation is executed. If a message prompts you to restart the system before or after installation, eject the CD-ROM and restart the system according to the message.
Page 58 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation...
Page 59 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart This chapter explains how to install the OS in the server using ServerStart. 3.1 Guided Mode ....... . . 3.2 Preparation Mode .
Page 60: Chapter 3 Os Installation Using Serverstart
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1 Guided Mode In guided mode, follow the wizard to specify hardware configuration and the OS to be installed, save the information necessary for installation in a configuration file, and install the OS. 3.1.1 Starting Up the Guided Mode Start up the guided mode.
Page 61 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide The network setting window for remote installation appears. Click [OK]. The [Initialization of ServerStart core running] window appears and the ServerStart initialization process starts. Depending on the hardware configuration, this process may take a few minutes.
Page 62 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart When the process is completed, the [Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk] window appears. Click [Build a ServerStart Floppy Disk]. " Creation of a ServerStart floppy disk starts. When the creation is completed, the Floppy disk has "...
Page 63 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Click [Prepare & initiate an unattended installation of (OS)]. The guided mode for the selected OS starts up. Start up the wizards to set items in the following procedures. Exiting the wizard returns the display to the guided mode window.
Page 64: Open/Create A Configuration File
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1.2 Open/create a Configuration File Open a configuration file. Or create a new one. Click [Start here to create a complete configuration file]. The [Open ServerStart Configuration File] window appears. Once a configuration file is opened, another file cannot be opened until you click [Close and save Configuration File].
Page 65: Raid And Disk Wizard
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 3.1.3 RAID and Disk Wizard Configure RAID, and create and format hard disk partitions. Click [RAID and Disk Wizard: RAID configuration and hard disk partitioning / formatting]. The [Configuration for Disks and RAID Controllers] window appears.
Page 66 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Installation While Maintaining the Established RAID Environment Select [Logical Drive View] on the [Configuration for Disks and RAID Controllers] window. Add a partition 1. Click [Add Partition]. A partition is added. Add required partitions. 2.
Page 67: Configuring Raid
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Configuring RAID Select [Mass Storage Controller View] on the [Configuration for Disks and RAID Controllers] window. Click [Details]. As the default values are configured, confirm the settings and modify them as necessary. Add partitions as necessary.
Page 68: Os Installation Wizard
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 2. Click [Details] and modify the settings as necessary. The partition configuration is displayed. As the default values are configured, confirm the settings and modify them as necessary. 3.1.4 OS Installation Wizard Set computer information, user information, and the network protocol. ServerStart can configure multiple network patterns.
Page 69 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide If the password differs between [Password for Administrator account] and [Please repeat Pass- word], an error dialog window appears. Enter the password correctly. The [Computer Identification] window appears. Set items and click [Next]. When using the CD-ROM applied Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003, select the [(OS) including SP1] menu from the [Operating System Type] list.
Page 70 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Set items and click [Next]. The [User Name] window appears. Set items and click [Next]. The [Display Settings] window appears. Set items and click [Next]. The [Network Protocol] window appears.
Page 71 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Set items and click [Next]. The [Software Components] window appears.
Page 72 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart If Windows Server 2003 R2 is selected at the Computer Identification, R2 components are always copied to the hard disk. To install the components, click [Properties] and check the components to be installed. Set items and click [Next]. The [Services] window appears.
Page 73: Application Wizard
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 3.1.5 Application Wizard Specify installation of supplied applications such as high reliability tools. Click [Application Wizard: Select additional software components]. The application wizard appears. From the [Installable applications] list, select applications to be installed and click [>>].
Page 74: Close/Save The Configuration File
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1.6 Close/save the Configuration File When settings in all wizards are completed, save the configuration file. Click [Close and save Configuration File]. The [Save ServerStart Configuration File] window appears. Click [Save As]. The configuration file is saved. You can specify any name for the configuration file.
Page 75 CD-ROM and click [OK]. 3. If a message prompts you to insert the ServerView CD-ROM, insert the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD and click [OK]. 4. If a message prompts you to insert the Service Pack CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK].
Page 76 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Restart the system. Click [Start] → [Shutdown]. Select [Restart] and click [OK]. The system restarts. When the system restarts, log on to the server using the Administrator account for the local computer. The server setup and OS installation have been completed. Refer to "Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation"...
Page 77: Preparation Mode
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 3.2 Preparation Mode In preparation mode, set and save the information necessary for installation in a configuration file on a client computer (with a CD-ROM drive and 10MB or more of free space). Set the saved configuration file on the server for installation.
Page 78 Click [ (HOME)] on the tool bar. The display returns to the [Welcome to ServerStart] window. Click [Click here to prepare an operating system installation for a PRIMERGY Server]. The [Select an Operating System] window appears. Before starting installation, click [Special Hints on Operating system Installation] and read the contents.
Page 79: Configure Settings In Wizards
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Select the OS to be installed. The [Preparing the Installation] window appears. 3.2.2 Configure Settings in Wizards Click the wizards to set items in the following procedures. For setting procedures, refer to description on guided mode wizards ("3.1.2 Open/create a Configuration File" ( pg.64) to "3.1.5 Application Wizard"...
Page 80: Close/Save The Configuration File
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.2.3 Close/save the Configuration File When settings in all wizards are completed, save the configuration file. Click [Close and save Configuration File]. The [Save ServerStart Configuration File] window appears. Click [Save As]. The [ServerStart Session IP Settings] window appears. Set items when performing remote installation.
Page 81: Starting Os Installation
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 3.2.4 Starting OS Installation Install the OS to the server using the created configuration file. During installation, do not use the mouse or keyboard unless it is necessary for installation operations. Otherwise, installation may fail.
Page 82 3. If a message prompts you to insert the ServerView CD-ROM, insert the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD and click [OK]. This message does not appear when the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD has been inserted already. 4. If a message prompts you to insert the Service Pack CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK].
Page 83: Expert Mode
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 3.3 Expert Mode In expert mode, start up Disk Manager, format the installation partition, and install the Use the expert mode only when you want to perform installation while maintaining the existing partitions. Use the guided mode for normal installation.
Page 84 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [Click here to prepare and/or initiate an operating system installation]. The [Select the operating system to be installed] window appears. Click [Special Hints on Operating System Installation] and read the contents. Important information such as limitations on disk configuration is described. Click [MS Windows Operating Systems].
Page 85: Disk Manager
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 3.3.2 Disk Manager Start up Disk Manager and format the installation partition. Click [Use Disk Manager to partition and format your disk drives]. Disk Manager starts up. Format the OS installation partition. Select the OS installation partition and click the [Partition] menu →...
Page 86: Os Installation Wizard
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.3.3 OS Installation Wizard Set computer information, user information, and the network protocol. ServerStart can configure multiple network patterns. When configuring a domain controller, refer to "Using ServerStart to Configure the Network". The setting window differs depending on the OS to be installed. The following describes operations on Windows Server 2003 R2.
Page 87: Application Wizard
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Set items and click [Next]. The [Software Components] window appears. If Windows Server 2003 R2 is selected at the Computer Identification, R2 components are always copied to the hard disk. To install the components, click [Properties] and check the components to be installed.
Page 88 CD-ROM and click [OK]. 2. If a message prompts you to insert the ServerView CD-ROM, insert the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD and click [OK]. 3. If a message prompts you to insert the Service Pack CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK].
Page 89 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide When a message prompts you to insert the OS CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK]. For Windows 2000 Server / Windows Server 2003 / Windows Server 2003 x64 1. Insert the OS CD-ROM (Installation CD-ROM).
Page 90: Remote Installation
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.4 Remote Installation ServerStart supports remote installation. Before performing remote installation, be sure to read "Cautions for Remote Installation" in the online help. 3.4.1 Overview of Remote Installation Remote installation is a method to save resources necessary for installation, such as the OS and Service Pack, in a different server on the network and install them via the network.
Page 91: System Requirements For Remote Resource/Pxe Servers
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Remote Installation Using a Remote Resource Server In remote installation using a remote resource server, ServerStart starts up on the target server. Procedures for starting installation are the same as those in normal installation (preparation, guided, and expert modes).
Page 92 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Checking the Number of Servers • When you have only one server, use it as the remote resource server, PXE server, and DHCP service server. Check it for the required amount of free space. •...
Page 93: Preparation Of The Pxe Server (When The Pxe Server Is Used)
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 3.4.3 Preparation of the PXE Server (When the PXE Server is Used) When performing remote installation using a PXE server, preparatory procedures, such as installing ServerStart, are required. Perform the following procedures to prepare the PXE server.
Page 94 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Installing ServerStart Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD-ROM into the PXE server. The [ServerStart Launcher] window appears. When the [ServerStart Launcher] window does not appear, execute "SeStSetup.exe" in the CD- ROM. Check [Classic+Remote Installation (OS)], [PXE Server] and [Data packages for Remote Installation (OS)], and click [OK].
Page 95 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Select the LAN controller to use and click [Next]. The [proxy DHCP Configuration] window appears. Select [Yes] to run the DHCP service on the PXE server or select [No] to run the DHCP service on the other server on the network, and click [OK].
Page 96 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Select the installation folder, configure ServerStart image that is required for network booting (PXE), and click [Next]. To change the installation folder, click [Browse] and select the folder. The [Select Features] window appears. Clicking [Disk Cost] displays the following window where you can check the amount of free space.
Page 97 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Click [Next]. The [Useraccount for access to the ServerStart Data packages] window appears. Clicking [Create New User] displays the [Create New User] window. Configure each item to create a new user. Enter a user name and a password, and click [Next].
Page 98 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Enter the user information of the software and click [Next]. The [Destination Folder] window appears. Specify the installation folder and click [Next]. To change the installation folder, click [Browse] and select the folder. The [Select Features] window appears. Clicking [Disk Cost] displays the following window where you can check the amount of free space.
Page 99: Checking Services
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Checking Services Checking [PXE Services] and [TFTP Service] Right-click the [My Computer] icon and click [Manage]. Select [Services] from [Services and Applications]. On the Services list, check that PXE Services and TFTP Service have been installed and started.
Page 100 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Setting TFTP TFTP is an FTP service function that requires no authentication. In remote installation, the TFTP service is used to distribute the boot image required for startup. For the TFTP path, set the appropriate access rights for the Guest account to obtain the image via network startup (PXE).
Page 101: Preparation Of Remote Resources
• CD-ROM for the OS to be installed • Service Pack CD-ROM for the OS to be installed • ServerStart floppy disk • PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD (for installing ServerView) • SCSI Array Controller Document & Tool CD (for RAID configuration) • Others Create a shared folder for storing resources.
Page 102: Creating A Configuration File
If ServerStart has already been started, you do not have to restart it. If it is not started, click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu Siemens ServerStart] → [ServerStart(start from HD)]. The [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. Click [Click here to prepare an operating system installation for a PRIMERGY Server]. The [Select an Operating System] window appears.
Page 103 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Click the OS to install. The [Preparing the Installation] window appears. If a configuration file has already been created, go to Step 6. Set items in wizards to create a configuration file. Refer to "3.2.2 Configure Settings in Wizards" ( pg.79). Set items in wizards and save the configuration file.
Page 104 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Configure remote installation. 1. Enter the "MAC address of target system". 2. Select the "PRIMERGY model type". 3. Specify the "Configuration File" containing the installation settings. Click [Start Installation]. Installation starts. All disk contents on the target server are deleted.
Page 105: Starting Remote Installation Using A Remote Resource Server
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Turn on the target server. It is started up via the network (PXE) and installation starts. When the resources have been copied, the "Preparation for automatic OS installation has completed." message appears. Subsequent installation is performed automatically.
Page 106 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Start up "Command Prompt" on the remote resource server. Enter the following and press the [Enter] key. prompt:>net share Check that the created shared folder is displayed properly. For the net command, refer to Windows Help. Starting Installation Start installation from the target server.
Page 107 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Click [Click here to prepare and/or initiate an operating system installation]. The [Select the operating system to be installed] window appears. Click [Special Hints on Operating System Installation] and read the contents. Important information such as limitations on disk configuration is described.
Page 108 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Set the created configuration file and click [OK]. The [Initialization of ServerStart core running] window appears and the ServerStart initialization process starts. Depending on the hardware configuration, this process may take a few minutes. When the process is completed, the [ServerStart Unattended Mode] window appears.
Page 109: Installation On Multiple (The Second And Subsequent) Servers
If ServerStart floppy disks are not supplied, prepare as many floppy disks as there are servers. • PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD (for installing ServerView) • SCSI Array Controller Document & Tool CD (for RAID configuration) • Service Pack CD-ROM for the installed OS Preparatory Procedure Perform the following procedure before installation.
Page 110: Installation In Guided Mode
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.5.2 Installation in Guided Mode Edit the configuration file and perform installation in guided mode. Confirm that the floppy disk drive for USB connection has been connected before turning on the server. Turn on the server and insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD-ROM immediately after that.
Page 111: Installation In Preparation Mode
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Settings values in wizards Setting items in wizards are set to the values set on the first server. For installation on subse- quent servers, you must change the following items in the “OS installation wizard”. For other items, change the settings as necessary.
Page 112 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Specify "SerStartBatch.ini" on drive A and click [Create]. The display returns to the preparation mode window. For procedures from setting wizards to completion of installation, refer to "3.2 Preparation Mode" ( pg.77). When performing remote installation, refer to "3.4 Remote Installation" ( pg.90). Settings values in wizards Setting items in wizards are set to the values set on the first server.
Page 113: Chapter 4 Manual Os Installation
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation This chapter explains how to install the OS without using ServerStart. 4.1 Creating Driver Disks ......114 4.2 Starting Manual Installation .
Page 114: Creating Driver Disks
SCSI array controller card (PG-142E3) SCSI card (PG-1281) Standard driver provided with the OS Onboard LAN PRIMERGY RX600S3 Onboard LAN Windows 2003 x64 Drivers Disk Ver.9.25 LAN card (PG-1862 / PG-1882 / PG-1892) PG-185x/186x/188x/189x LAN Driver Windows 2003 for x64 Edition Drivers Disk Ver.10.3...
Page 115: For Windows 2000 Server
Standard driver provided with the OS Fibre Channel Controller (PG-FC202) PG-FC202 Windows 2000/2003 Drivers Disk V5.30a2 SAF-TE Driver SAF-TE Driver V1.0.0.0 Other expansion cards Driver supplied with the expansion card For the latest drivers, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 116: How To Create Driver Disks [Floppybuilder Function]
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.1.2 How to Create Driver Disks [FloppyBuilder function] Driver disks are created from the ServerStart CD-ROM using the ServerStart FloppyBuilder function. The FloppyBuilder function is available in the following environments. • Starting up the ServerStart system on a client computer (Recommended) •...
Page 117 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Insert the attached [ServerStart floppy disk] into the server's floppy disk drive. Then make sure "Removable media" and "A:" are selected and click [Create]. A network setup window for remote installation appears. If a configuration file already exists in the ServerStart floppy disk and [OK] is clicked without clicking [Create], the [ServerStart Unattended Mode] window appears.
Page 118 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Creating Driver Disks Start up ServerStart and confirm that the [Welcome to ServerStart] window is displayed. Click [FloppyBuilder]. The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears. Select the Drivers Diskettes for Windows Server 2003/Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 x64. The [FloppyBuilder Driver Disk] window appears.
Page 119: Starting Manual Installation
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 4.2 Starting Manual Installation This section explains the procedures for installing the OS manually. Confirm that the floppy disk drive for USB connection has been connected before turning on the server. USB Floppy Disk Drive It is strongly recommended that only products listed on the following website are connected to the server.
Page 120 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Insert the Windows Server 2003 x64 CD-ROM. Turn on the server and insert the Windows Server 2003 x64 CD-ROM immediately into the CD- ROM drive. When the active area is specified on the hard disk, the following message appears. Press any key to boot from CD..
Page 121 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Install the ChipSet driver. 1. Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD-ROM into the drive of the server. When the ServerStart window appears, exit ServerStart. 2. Execute the following command on the ServerStart CD-ROM. [CD-ROM drive] :\DRIVERS\ChipSet\Intel\E8501\infinst_autol.exe The installation wizard starts up.
Page 122: Installing Windows Server 2003
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation The installation of Windows Server 2003 x64 has completed. Before Starting Operation After OS installation, refer to "Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation" ( pg.137) and perform the necessary procedures. 4.2.2 Installing Windows Server 2003 For details on the OS settings, refer to the following URL.
Page 123 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Install the Drivers manually. 1. When the following message appears, press the [S] key. To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S.
Page 124: Before Starting Operation
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Install the Graphic driver. 1. Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD-ROM into the drive of the server. When the ServerStart window appears, exit ServerStart. 2. Execute the following command on the CD-ROM. [CD-ROM drive] :\DRIVERS\VIDEO\Radeon\Setup.exe The installation wizard starts up.
Page 125: Installing Windows 2000 Server
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 4.2.3 Installing Windows 2000 Server Create driver disks. Prepare necessary drivers before installing Windows 2000 Server. Some drivers used with Windows 2000 Server are created from the ServerStart CD-ROM. For how to create driver disks, refer to "4.1 Creating Driver Disks" ( pg.114).
Page 126 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 2. When the "Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:" message appears, insert the driver disk created from the ServerStart CD-ROM and press the [Enter] key. The following message appears. You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows 2000, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.
Page 127 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 4. Double-click [TOSHIBA SAF-TE SCSI Processor Device] under [System devices]. The properties window appears. 5. Click the [Driver] tab and click [Update Driver]. The "Upgrade Device Driver Wizard" window appears. 6. Click [Next]. 7. Select [Display a list of known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific] and click [Next].
Page 128: Installing Linux
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.2.4 Installing Linux For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 129: Installing The Lan Driver
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 4.3 Installing the LAN Driver This section explains the procedure for installing the driver. In addition to the case where the OS is installed manually, the driver must be installed when a LAN card is added.
Page 130: Installing The Lan Driver (Windows Server 2003 X64)
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation When a recognized network adapter is not present Perform Installing the LAN Driver on [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices]. When the LAN driver is installed to [Other devices] before updating the driver for the network adapter recognized immediately after the OS installation When driver installation starts, the following window appears.
Page 131 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Double-click a LAN device name under [Network adapters]. Names of the LAN devices are displayed as follows. table: LAN device name LAN cards LAN device name Onboard LAN (1000BASE-T) Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PG-1862 Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Network Connection...
Page 132: Installing The Lan Driver (Windows Server 2003)
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Remove the driver disk and restart the system. After LAN driver installation, names of the LAN devices are displayed as follows. table: LAN device name LAN cards LAN device name Onboard LAN (1000BASE-T) Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PG-2861 Intel(R) PRO1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter PG-1862...
Page 133 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Click [Close] to close the properties window. Installing the LAN Driver Perform the following procedures on each [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices] in [Device Manager]. Insert the driver disk created from the ServerStart CD-ROM into the server.
Page 134: Installing The Lan Driver (Windows 2000 Server)
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.3.3 Installing the LAN Driver (Windows 2000 Server) Insert the driver disk created from the ServerStart CD-ROM into the server. Right-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop and select [Manage] from the displayed menu. Click [Device Manager].
Page 135: Latest Drivers
Intel(R) PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter PG-1862 Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter PG-1882 Intel(R) PRO/1000 MF Server Adapter PG-1892 Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Server Adapter 4.3.4 Latest Drivers For the latest drivers, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 136 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation...
Page 137 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation This chapter explains the operations to be performed after OS installation. Be sure to perform these operations before operating the server. 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting ....138 5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery .
Page 138: Chapter 5 Operations After Os Installation
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting Before starting operating this server, configure the setting for obtaining memory dump. Memory Dump If memory dump is set, debugging information will be automatically saved when a STOP error (fatal system error) occurs in the system.
Page 139 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Small Memory Dump Minimum amount of useful information for problem identification is recorded. If this option is specified, a new file is created each time the system unexpectedly stops. History of such files is stored in the directory displayed in [Small dump directory].
Page 140 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Set as follows: 1. In the [Write debugging information] section, select the memory dump file type. • Small memory dump (64KB) Minimum information is recorded to the memory dump file. Each time a fatal error occurs, a new file is created in the directory specified in [Small dump directory].
Page 141 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Click the [Advanced] tab. Click [Change] in the [Virtual memory] section. The [Virtual Memory] window appears. Specify the drive where the paging file is to be created. In [Drive], select the drive where the system is installed.
Page 142: How To Obtain Memory Dump For Windows 2000 Server
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Select [Custom size] and enter a value in [Initial size]. The value depends on the type of the set dump file. Specify a value larger than the value shown in [Recommended] in [Total paging file size for all drives].
Page 143 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Complete memory dump cannot be used on the computer in which the 2GB or more RAM is installed. Kernel Memory Dump Information of only kernel memory space is recorded. When the system unexpectedly stops, the process that records information to the log file is speeded up.
Page 144 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click the [Advanced] tab and click [Startup and Recovery]. The [Startup and Recovery] window appears. Set as follows: 1. In the [Write debugging information] section, select the memory dump file type. • Small memory dump (2MB or more) Minimum information is recorded to the memory dump file.
Page 145 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Paging File Setting Set up the paging file according to the following procedures: Log on to the server with administrator privileges. Check free space of the drive where the system is installed. Check the required amount of free space according to "...
Page 146 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [Change] in the [Virtual memory] section. The [Virtual Memory] window appears. Specify the drive where the paging file is to be created. In [Drive], select the drive where the system is installed. The selected drive is displayed in [Drive] in [Paging file size for selected drive]. Specify the [Initial size].
Page 147: Creating A Disk For System Recovery
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery If the installation of the OS was performed manually, create a system recovery disk. If the system file, system configuration or environment setting change at startup, etc., are damaged, such data can be reconstructed using the recovery information stored in the created system recovery disk.
Page 148: Creating A System Recovery Disk For Windows 2000 Server
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation When the process is completed, a message appears. Eject the floppy disk according to the message and put a label on it. Label Example: "Windows Automated System Recovery Disk: Backup.bkf, Created at 12:00 04/ 01/2003"...
Page 149: Storing The System Configuration Information
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 5.3 Storing the System Configuration Information Before starting operations, store the configuration information of the BIOS Setup Utility. By storing this information, the system can be recovered with the stored information in case of a system failure (such as when the information is deleted due to the drain of the built-in battery).
Page 150: How To Store The Bios Information
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.3.1 How to Store the BIOS Information Store the BIOS information according to the following procedures. Before starting the operation, if the "OS Boot Monitoring" function of ServerView is enabled, disable it (it is disabled by default). If you start up the system while the "OS Boot Monitoring"...
Page 151: How To Recover The Bios Information
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 5.3.2 How to Recover the BIOS Information If the information configured with the BIOS Setup Utility was deleted due to a drain of the built-in server battery, etc., restore the BIOS information according to the following procedures.
Page 152: Creating Maintenance Tools
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.4 Creating Maintenance Tools This section explains how to create tools for maintaining the server. Maintenance tools are created with the FloppyBuilder function of ServerStart. With the FloppyBuilder function of ServerStart, you can create the following tool: •...
Page 153 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Starting ServerStart For Creation on a Client Computer Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD-ROM into the client computer. Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu Siemens ServerStart] → [ServerStart(Start from CD)]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears.
Page 154 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [OK]. The [Initializing ServerStart] window appears and the ServerStart initialization process starts. Depending on the hardware configuration, this process may take a few minutes. When the process is completed, the [Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk] window appears. Click [or Insert a ServerStart Floppy Disk to Start ServerStart].
Page 155 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Creating a DOS Floppy Disk Start up ServerStart and confirm that the [Welcome to ServerStart] window is displayed. Click [FloppyBuilder]. The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears. Click [DOS Diskette]. Insert the prepared floppy disk by following the message.
Page 156: Notes Before Operating The Server
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.5 Notes Before Operating the Server This section explains the settings required before starting to operate the server. For details on the settings, refer to the following URL. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/2003/Library/default.mspx • If a LAN card was added, install a driver according to "4.3 Installing the LAN Driver" ( pg.129). •...
Page 157: Auto-Run Function From Cd-Rom Drives
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 5.5.2 Auto-run Function from CD-ROM Drives Perform the following procedures to change the settings of the auto-run function from the CD-ROM drives after server installation: Make the registry editable, and change the value of AutoRun of the following...
Page 158: Notes On Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation For Windows 2000 Server Right-click [My Computer] icon on the desktop and select [Manage]. Click [Disk Management]. Right-click the partition to change the letter and select [Change Drive Letter and Path]. The [Change Drive Letter and Path] window appears. Click [Edit].
Page 159: Turning The Power On Via A Lan
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Click the [Restart Settings] tab. Configure the settings as follows, depending on the OS. For Windows Server 2003/Linux Set [Actions after Power Failure] to [Restore the server]. For Windows 2000 Server Set [Actions after Power Failure] to [Restore the state before power failure].
Page 160: Other Notes On Operation
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation BIOS Setup Utility Setting When power management is performed via a LAN, configure the settings as follows using the BIOS Setup Utility. This is set to "Enabled" by default. Start the BIOS Setup Utility. "8.3.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility"...
Page 161: Lan Driver Advanced Setup [Bacs]
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 5.6 LAN Driver Advanced Setup [BACS] BACS is an integrated GUI application consisting of programs such as BASP (Broadcom Advanced Server Program) that provides the load balancing feature, etc., by teaming up multiple adapters. BACS is used in the following situations: •...
Page 162 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [Next]. License agreement window appears. Click [I accept the terms in the license agreement] and click [Next]. Custom Set up window appears. Click [Next]. Proceed the installation by following the window instruction.
Page 163: Load Balance
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide For Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server If the OS was installed using ServerStart, "BACS" is already installed with the driver. If the OS was installed manually, BACS is not installed. Execute the following file contained in the ServerStart Disc 1 CD-ROM.
Page 164 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [Create a Team] from the [Tools] menu. Click [Expert Mode] on the [Welcome to the Broadcom Teaming Wizard] window.
Page 165 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Specify [Name] and [Team Type] for the team in the [New Team Configuration] window. Do not select [Link Aggregation (802.3ad)] for [Team Type]. Select an adapter to add to the created team from [Available adapters], click...
Page 166 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation When adding adapter "[0005] Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet", the following message appears but click [Yes] and go to the next step. "[0005] Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet" (port LAN A) is connected to BMC (micro controller for server management) and can control power supply and other functions via a LAN.
Page 167: Vlan Setup Procedure
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 5.6.3 VLAN Setup Procedure Start up BACS. The procedure differs depending on the OS being used. For Windows Server 2003 1. Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Broadcom Control Suite 2]. For Windows 2000 Server 1.
Page 168 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Specify [Team Name], [VLAN ID] and [VLAN Name] in the [Create New VLAN] window. The [Team Name] is not displayed when the [Add VLAN] window is displayed. The [VLAN ID] should be identical with the switch setting. The [VLAN Name] does not need to be identical with the switch setting.
Page 169: Cautions On Using The Teaming (Slb (Auto-Fallback Disable)) Function
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 5.6.4 Cautions on Using the Teaming (SLB (Auto-Fallback Disable)) Function When a primary adapter is recovered from a failure during standby operation, auto-fallback is not performed for the primary adapter. Communication is continued with the standby adapter.
Page 170 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Select the Team name of the Teamed Up adapter, and click [Fallback] from the [Team Properties] tab in the right pane of the window. Confirm that the mark moved from the standby adapter to the primary adapter and communication is maintained.
Page 171: Lan Driver Advanced Setup [Intel® Proset]
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 5.7 LAN Driver Advanced Setup ® [Intel PROSet] ® "Intel PROSet" is a tool for configuring details on the LAN driver. This is used in the following cases. • Use the Teaming function between LAN cards or between a LAN card and the onboard LAN •...
Page 172: Cautions For Pg-185X/186X/188X/189X/286X Lan Driver V10.3
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.7.2 Cautions for PG-185x/186x/188x/189x/286x LAN Driver V10.3 Event Log Once a Team is setup, multiple identical logs from the same source that starts with the following log may be stored in the system log file of the event viewer at system start-up. Source iANSMiniport Type...
Page 173 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide • The team cannot be configured with only Broadcom onboard LANs. It is necessary to incorporate in Intel LAN card more than one port. • Make sure to set any port of the Intel LAN card as [Set Primary]. To configure it, click the [Settings] tab and [Modify Team...], select the LAN card, and click [Set Primary].
Page 174: Vlan
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [OK] to close the property window for the LAN adapter. When the Teaming setting is completed, the following virtual adapter will be created. • "Team:(Team Name)" Upper protocols will be bound with the main virtual adapter. You cannot bind them with the LAN card consisting of a Team.
Page 175: Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools For stable PRIMERGY server operations, we recommend that high reliability tools be installed. This chapter explains the installation and necessary settings of high reliability tools. 6.1 RAID Management Tool [Global Array Manager] ..176 6.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] .
Page 176: Raid Management Tool [Global Array Manager]
[CD-ROM drive]:\RAIDTOOL\GAM\Windows\install.bat Installation starts and the wizard window appears. For subsequent procedures, refer to "PRIMERGY RX600 S3 Onboard SCSI RAID User's Guide" in the SCSI Array Controller Document & Tool CD. When an error screen appears after installation (Windows Server 2003 only) If Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 is applied, the following message may appear on restarting after installing/uninstalling RAID Management Tool (Global Array Manager).
Page 177: Server Monitoring Tool [Serverview]
Importance of Monitoring the Server with ServerView For safe operation of PRIMERGY, always monitor the server using ServerView. Even if the server is operated in the redundancy configuration, overlooking or neglecting errors could result in a system stop or data loss.
Page 178: Installing Serverview
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools Power Supply Monitoring ServerView monitors the power supply. In an environment where ServerView is not applied, power supply irregularities cannot be detected during operation. In order to detect the problem, the server must reboot to run the BIOS Setup Utility or the Server Management Tools. System stops due to power supply failures cannot be prevented.
Page 179: Solving Problems Early [Dsnap]
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 6.3 Solving Problems Early [DSNAP] DSNAP is a tool for collectively acquiring failure investigation information such as server environment information. OS installation using ServerStart If the OS is installed using ServerStart, DSNAP is installed with the OS and other high reliability tools.
Page 180 Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools...
Page 181: Installing Internal Options
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options This chapter explains how to install and remove the various internal options. 7.1 Before Installing Internal Options ....182 7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover .
Page 182: Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.1 Before Installing Internal Options The following types of internal options can be installed in this server. "Memory board" 5-inch storage bay (Internal 5-inch option) Memory Expansion card 3.5-inch storage bay (Internal hard disk unit) If the optional devices listed below are purchased, refer to the following to check the packaged items before installing.
Page 183 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide • 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 cables from the outlet. Failure to do so can cause electric shock ("1.4.3 Turning off the Server"...
Page 184: Removing And Attaching The Top Cover
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover Before you install internal options other than an internal hard disk unit, remove the top covers. • Before removing or attaching covers, turn off the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices.
Page 185: Attaching The Top Cover
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide Loosen the (two) screws on the front side. Slide the top cover to the direction of the arrow, and then remove it from the server. Top cover Attaching the Top Cover To attach the top cover, simply reverse the removal procedures.
Page 186: Installing Cpus
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.3 Installing CPUs The server can have up to four CPUs by adding optional CPUs. • Before installing or removing a CPU, turn off the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices. Also unplug all power cables from the outlet.
Page 187: Installable Cpus And Notes
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide 7.3.2 Installable CPUs and Notes Installable CPUs The following CPUs can be installed in this server. table: Installable CPUs Product name Model Processor Xeon MP 3.66GHz / 1MB PG-FG218 Processor Xeon 7041 3GHz / 2 x 2MB...
Page 188 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Remove the upper processor air baffle. Insert your fingers in the hole in the top of the baffle, and then lift the baffle up to remove it by pushing the latches inward. Processor air baffle Push the latches inward Remove the memory board and dummy cover of the memory boards.
Page 189 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide Remove the dummy heat sink. Turn the four fastened screws in the direction of the arrow and remove them. Dummy Heat sink Release the lever on the CPU socket. Pull up to open the socket lever fully. A CPU cannot be installed unless the socket lever is fully open.
Page 190 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Install the CPU. Align the triangle on the CPU socket (pin no. 1 marking) with the triangle on the CPU. Insert the pins into the socket, and then return the socket lever to the original position. Pin no.1 marking •...
Page 191 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide Install the VRM. The installing location differs depending on where the CPU was added. Install the VRM in the VRM slot at the wall side of the server when you added CPU3, install the VRM in the VRM slot at center side of the server when you added CPU4.
Page 192: Defective Cpu Disconnection Function
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Install the upper processor air baffle. Insert the latches on the sides of the baffle into the sides of the server, and then insert the notches on the front side of the baffle into the front of the server to install the cover. Install the cable through the sides of the baffle.
Page 193 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide Replacing the Defective CPU Replace the defective CPU with a new one according to "7.3.3 How to Install CPUs" ( pg.187). After replacing the CPU, start the BIOS Setup Utility and change the [Processor Retest] setting on the [Processor] menu from [Disabled] to [Enabled].
Page 194: Installing Memory Modules
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.4 Installing Memory Modules Additional memory will help increase the amount of data that can be read at a time and improve the server processing capability. • When installing or removing a memory module, turn off the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices.
Page 195: Where To Install The Memory Modules
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide 7.4.1 Where to Install the Memory Modules Install memory modules in the memory slots on the memory board. One memory board is installed by default, and up to four memory boards can be installed in this server.
Page 196: Memory Redundant Functions
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Notes When Installing Memory Identifying Memory Modules Check that the number beginning with "CA" (e.g., CA05946-E101) printed on the label is the same on the two DIMMs. Be sure to use a pair of modules with the same number. If the DIMMs have identification labels, be sure to install a pair of DIMMs with the same capacity with the label placed in the same location.
Page 197: Installation Conditions
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide Memory Mirroring Function Memory mirroring uses two or four memory boards. The available capacity (logical capacity) of the memory is the half of that of the physical memory. One memory board is set as primary and the other as secondary.
Page 198: Bios Settings
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Select [View Configuration Detail] and press the [Enter] key. The View Configuration Detail submenu window appears. Check that [Configuration Possible] and [Hot Replace] are set to [Yes]. If [No] is displayed, the memory modules were not installed correctly. Install them correctly according to the installation conditions.
Page 199 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide Install memory modules according to the installation conditions. Start the BIOS Setup Utility. Select the [Memory] menu, [Configure System RAS and Performance], and then press the [Enter] key. Select [Desired Memory Configuration], and press the [Enter] key. Select [RAID], and press the [Enter] key.
Page 200 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options • Install memory modules with the same capacity in Bank 1 and 2 on the memory board. There are no restrictions among memory boards. • Install the memory boards in the order of Memory Board A (the standard board), Memory Board B, Memory Board C, and Memory Board D.
Page 201: How To Install Memory Modules
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide 7.4.4 How to Install Memory Modules Turn off the server and connected devices, and unplug all power cables from the outlet. Remove the top cover. "7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover" (pg.184) Touch a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity.
Page 202 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options To remove the dummy cover of the memory board Press the lock at the center of the dummy cover and lift the dummy cover up to remove. Memory board Dummy cover Remove the memory cover from the memory board. 1.
Page 203 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide To replace the memory module, open outward the retention clips on both sides of the slot. • Make sure not to open the clips outward too quickly because the memory module may pop up, which could cause damage.
Page 204: Defective Memory Disconnection Function
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.4.5 Defective Memory Disconnection Function This server is equipped with a defective memory disconnection function. This function disconnects the memory judged to be defective (abnormal) during Power On Self Test (POST) to start the server. When POST is executed, if the memory capacity is discovered to be smaller than the capacity of the memory installed, there is a possibility of memory defect.
Page 205 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide Check the status of the memory board power LED. If it is lit, press the power button of the memory board that contains the defective memory. Check that the power LED of the memory board is turned off.
Page 206 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Install the memory board in the server. Press the board firmly until the handle locks to mount it. The memory board cannot be powered on if the handle doesn't lock. Press the power button of the memory board. The power LED flashes and then stays lit.
Page 207: Installing Expansion Cards
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide 7.5 Installing Expansion Cards This section explains the types of expansion card, notes and installation procedures. • When installing or removing an expansion card, turn off the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices. Also unplug all power cables from the outlet.
Page 208: Where To Install An Expansion Card
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.5.1 Where to Install an Expansion Card This server has seven PCI slots to accommodate up to seven expansion cards. PCI slot 7 PCI-X 64bit 100MHz PCI slot 6 Non hot-pluggable Hot-pluggable PCI slot 5 PCI slot 4 PCI-Express x4 PCI slot 3...
Page 209 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide Hot Swappable PCI Slots The PCI slots 1 through 5 of this server are hot-swappable PCI slots. If an expansion card has a failure, you can replace the failed expansion card without turning off this server and its peripheral devices.
Page 210: Installable Expansion Cards And Notes On Installation
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.5.2 Installable Expansion Cards and Notes on Installation Installable Expansion Cards Up to seven expansion cards listed in the following table can be installed in the server. table: List of Installable Expansion Cards Number Installable card (Model name) PCI bus Remarks of cards...
Page 211 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide Notes on Installing Expansion Cards Install installable expansion cards only. Also, check the following notes in advance. Card-specific cautions Before installing an expansion card, refer to the notes in the user's guide supplied with the card and notes supplied with the server.
Page 212 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Reset the expansion ROM, which is set in the step 1, to [Disabled]. Start the BIOS Setup Utility, select the [PCI] submenu from the [Devices] menu, and set [Enable Slot n ROM] (n indicates the number of the slot whose setting is changed in step1) to [Disabled]. Installing the Remote Service Board Notes Before Installing When installing the remote service board, note the following points:...
Page 213 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide "Remote service board" Server control cable Server control connecter (4-pins) "Base board" Server control connecter (3 pins) After attaching the top cover of the server, connect the following cables. For how to connect cables, refer to the manual provided with the remote service board.
Page 214: How To Install Expansion Cards
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options To use the remote service board, ServerView is required. Be sure to install it. For how to install ServerView, refer to "6.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView]" ( pg.177). For the remote service board functions, refer to "ServerView User's Guide." When the remote service board is connected, the monitor brightness may become lower.
Page 215 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide When installing a card in Slot 1 through 5, remove the dummy card from the PCI card holder and install the expansion card on the PCI card holder. 1. Lift the stopper latches or slightly bend the PCI card holder outward to remove the dummy card.
Page 216: How To Replace Expansion Cards In The Hot-Swappable Pci Slots
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Firmly press the expansion card or the PCI card holder into the connector of the PCI slot and rotate the retention latch to the down position to lock. When installing a card in Slot 1 through 5, install the PCI card holder. Rotate the PCI card holder cover and the retention latch to the down position and slide down the PCI card holder handle.
Page 217 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide Remove the top cover without turning off the server. "7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover" (pg.184) • When sliding the server out of the rack, make sure that the cables on the backside, such as the power cable, are not unplugged or become entangled.
Page 218: Installing Internal Hard Disk Units
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.6 Installing Internal Hard Disk Units This section explains how to install internal hard disk units. • Install our genuine internal hard disk units only. Failure to do so may cause a device failure, fire, or electric shock. •...
Page 219: Installable Internal Hard Disk Units And Notes
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide 7.6.2 Installable Internal Hard Disk Units and Notes Before installing an internal hard disk unit, check the following points. Installable Internal Hard Disk Units The following types of SCSI hard disks can be installed in this server.
Page 220: How To Install Internal Hard Disk Units
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options SCSI ID and Order of Installation The numbers and SCSI IDs of the 3.5-inch storage bays are as follows. The SCSI IDs for internal hard disk units are set automatically. SCSI A-ch (0ch) SCSI B-ch (1ch) Install internal hard disk units in the following order.
Page 221: How To Remove Internal Hard Disk Units
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide Install the internal hard disk unit into the server unit. 1. Push the unit into the 3.5-inch storage bay with the handle of the internal hard disk unit open. 2. Close the handle to secure.
Page 222: Replacing The Failed Internal Hard Disk Unit
When an array system (RAID1/5/10) is configured with the SCSI RAID of this server, a failed hard disk unit can be replaced and the system restored without turning off the server and peripheral devices (hot swappable/hot pluggable). For array systems, refer to "PRIMERGY RX600 S3 Onboard SCSI RAID Users Guide".
Page 223: Installing 5-Inch Internal Device
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide 7.7 Installing 5-inch Internal Device This section explains how to install a 5-inch internal device unlike external devices, an internal device does not need to be connected to the outlet because its power is supplied from the server. In addition, it offers the advantage of saving space.
Page 224: Installable 5-Inch Internal Devices And Notes
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.7.2 Installable 5-inch Internal Devices and Notes This section describes the installable 5-inch internal devices and notes. Check this section before installing. Installable 5-inch Internal Devices The following types of 5-inch internal devices can be installed in this server. table: Installable 5-inch Internal Devices Product name Model...
Page 225 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide Remove the dummy unit. Push out the dummy unit slowly, keeping the latches on the 5-inch storage bay rails on both sides of the dummy unit pressed inward, and then pull it out towards you.
Page 226 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Attach the removed 5-inch storage bay rails to the 5-inch internal device to be added. Remove the cable. Remove the power cable, the SCSI cables (A and B), the signal cable for the baseboard, and the SATA cable.
Page 227 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide Remove the upper processor air baffle from the server. Insert your fingers in the hole in the top of the baffle, and then lift the baffle up to remove it by pushing the latches inward.
Page 228 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options For Tape Drv DAT72 36GB internal Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the baseboard. For the location of the USB connector, refer to "1.3.4 Baseboard" ( pg.28). Install the upper processor air baffle. Insert the latches on the sides of the baffle into the sides of the server, and then insert the notches on the front side of the baffle into the front of the server to install the cover.
Page 229 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide Install the 5-inch internal device in the 5-inch storage bay. To make it easier to connect the cables, do not slide the device all the way in. 5-inch Internal devices Connect a power cable and a SCSI cable or USB cable to the 5-inch internal device.
Page 230 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Push in the 5-inch internal device all the way to install it completely. Push the device until it locks with a clicking sound. Install the top cover.
Page 231: Installing The Internal Dvd-Ram Unit
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide 7.8 Installing the Internal DVD-RAM Unit A preinstalled CD-RAM drive unit can be changed to the internal DVD-RAM unit. • 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 cables from the outlet.
Page 232: How To Install Dvd-Ram Unit
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.8.2 How to Install DVD-RAM Unit Turn off the server and connected devices, and unplug all power cables from the outlet. Remove the top cover. "7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover" (pg.184) Touch a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity. Remove all SATA and power cables connected to the CD-ROM unit.
Page 233: Connecting External Scsi Devices
This section explains connection of external SCSI devices. 7.9.1 Connecting a Hard Disk Cabinet When a RAID Ctrl 2-Channel 128MB w/ BBU (PG-142E3) is used, a hard disk cabinet (PRIMERGY SX30) can be connected to configure a large-capacity array system.
Page 234: Connecting External Scsi Devices
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.9.2 Connecting External SCSI Devices External SCSI devices with different SCSI IDs are connected in a daisy chain as shown in the following figure. Up to two external SCSI devices can be connected. SCSI card (PG-1281) Server External SCSI option SCSI cable...
Page 235: Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware And Utilities
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities This chapter explains how to make the environment settings necessary to operate the server and how to use each utility. 8.1 Jumper Settings ....... 236 8.2 Configuring Boot Settings .
Page 236: Jumper Settings
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.1 Jumper Settings The BIOS can be set through the jumper settings. 8.1.1 Jumper Location The jumper of the server is located on the baseboard as shown below. J4A1 J4A2 J4A3 J4A4 J8C1 J8C2 J8C3...
Page 237: Jumper Settings
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 8.1.2 Jumper Settings The meaning and setting value of jumper are as follows: table: Jumper Settings Jumper meaning setting value Description J4A1 BIOS password 1-2 (default) To delete or disable the password, set "2- 3".
Page 238: Configuring Boot Settings
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.2 Configuring Boot Settings The boot settings, such as the boot device selection and the timeout period for automatic startup, can be configured in the Boot Manager and the Boot Maintenance Manager. 8.2.1 System Options Menu Turn on the server.
Page 239: Boot Manager
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 8.2.2 Boot Manager In the Boot Manager, select the boot device. Turn on the server and start up the System Options menu. "8.2.1 System Options Menu" (pg.238) Press the [ ↓ ] key to select [Boot Manager] and press the [Enter] key in the System Options menu.
Page 240: Boot Maintenance Manager
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.2.3 Boot Maintenance Manager In the Boot Maintenance Manager, the boot settings, such as the boot device order and the timeout period for automatic OS startup, can be configured. Turn on the server and start up the System Options menu. "8.2.1 System Options Menu"...
Page 241: Boot Options
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Boot Options Sets the boot device order and priority. Select [Boot Options] and press the [Enter] key. The [Boot Options] menu appears. Boot Options Go Back To Main Page > Go Back To Main Page >...
Page 242: Set Time Out Value
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities Changing the Order of the Boot Devices Select [Change Boot Order] and press the [Enter] key. The Change Boot Order screen appears. The devices are listed in the boot order from the top. Select [Change <1st/2nd/3rd/4th> Boot option order] and press the [Enter] key. Then select the boot device and press the [Enter] key.
Page 243: Bios Setup Utility
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 8.3 BIOS Setup Utility This section explains settings for the BIOS Setup Utility. 8.3.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility The following explains how to start and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. How to Start the BIOS Setup Utility Turn on the server and start up the System Options menu.
Page 244 Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities Key Operations in the BIOS Setup Utility The roles of the keys used for setting the BIOS Setup Utility are as follows: table: List of Key Operations on the BIOS Setup Utility Window Description [Esc] Ends this utility.
Page 245: Main Menu
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 8.3.2 Main Menu The [Main] menu is displayed when you start the BIOS Setup Utility. Settings for time and date and for the drives are configured on the [Main] menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor...
Page 246: Processor Menu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.3.3 Processor Menu The CPU information is displayed on the [Processor] menu, and you can change the settings here. Processor Examine and set system Processor parameters. Frequency at which processors currently run. Core Frequency 3.66GHz Bus Frequency 667MHz...
Page 247 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide table: Items on the Processor Menu Item Settings Description Adj. Cache Line Prefetch • Enabled These are CPU internal settings. The • Disabled (initial value) performance may improve if this item is set to Enabled.
Page 248: Memory Menu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.3.4 Memory Menu Settings for memory are configured on the [Memory] menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Memory Devices Server Security Save, Restore & Exit Memory Examine and set system Memory parameters. Total good memory from all slots available for use by the system.
Page 249: Configure System Ras And Performance Submenu
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 8.3.5 Configure System RAS and Performance Submenu Settings for memory configuration are configured on the [Configure System RAS and Performance] submenu. table: Items on the Configure System RAS and Performance Submenu Item Settings Description Hardware Memory Test •...
Page 250: View And Configure Memory Board Submenu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.3.6 View and Configure Memory Board Submenu Settings for memory boards are configured on the [View and Configure Memory Board] submenu. table: Items on the View and Configure Memory Board Submenu Item Settings Description Board Status •...
Page 251: Devices Menu
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 8.3.7 Devices Menu Settings for devices are configured on the [Devices] menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Memory Devices Server Security Save, Restore & Exit Devices Examine and set system parameters for built-in Examine and set IDE controller parameters.
Page 252 Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities table: Items on the Devices Menu Item Settings Description Configuration for USB controller USB Controller Enable Enabled (unchangeable) Set to enable the USB controller. USB 2.0 Controller Disabled (unchangeable) Set whether or not to enable the USB 2.0 controller.
Page 253: Server Menu
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 8.3.8 Server Menu Settings for server are configured on the [Server] menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Memory Devices Server Security Save, Restore & Exit Server Examine and set server management parameters. Enable pauses and displays SETUP enter or...
Page 254: Asr&R Submenu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.3.9 ASR&R Submenu Settings for booting control are configured on the [ASR&R] submenu. table: Items on the ASR&R Submenu Item Settings Description O/S Boot Timeout • Enabled Set whether or not to enable the "OS Boot •...
Page 255: Console Redirection Submenu
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 8.3.10 Console Redirection Submenu Settings for console redirection are configured on the [Console Redirection] submenu. table: Items on the Console Redirection Submenu Item Settings Description COM1 Console Redirection Console Redirection • Enabled Set whether or not to enable the console •...
Page 256: Lan Management Submenu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.3.12 LAN Management Submenu Settings for onboard LAN are configured on the [LAN Management] submenu. table: Items on the LAN Management Submenu Item Settings Description Static IP Enable • Enabled Set whether or not to enable the static IP address •...
Page 257: Security Menu
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 8.3.14 Security Menu Settings for security are configured on the [Security] menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Memory Devices Server Security Save, Restore & Exit Security Examine and set security options. Indicates the status of administrator...
Page 258: Save, Restore & Exit Menu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.3.15 Save, Restore & Exit Menu Exit the BIOS Setup Utility from the [Save, Restore & Exit] menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Memory Devices Server Security Save, Restore & Exit Save, Restore & Exit Save, restore values and/or exit BIOS Setup.
Page 259 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance This chapter explains the necessary operations after starting to use this server as well as daily care and maintenance. 9.1 Daily Maintenance ......260 9.2 Troubleshooting .
Page 260: Chapter 9 Operation And Maintenance
This section explains how to check the status of the operating server, as well as how to perform daily maintenance. Information for PRIMERGY For the latest information on PRIMERGY, update modules, drivers and the software, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website. http://primergy.fujitsu.com 9.1.1 Checking the Server Condition...
Page 261 Cleaning the Server Interior In dusty environments, dust deposits in the server. Dust deposits may cause a server failure, fire, or electric shock. To keep the PRIMERGY server in good condition, use a vacuum cleaner periodically to remove dust deposits.
Page 262: Troubleshooting
• Error messages: "9.2.2 Error Messages" • Software problems: "9.2.3 Software Troubleshooting" Information for PRIMERGY For the latest information on PRIMERGY, update modules, drivers and the software, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com). 9.2.1 Hardware Troubleshooting This section explains hardware related troubleshooting. If it does not operate properly or if a failure is suspected, check the following.
Page 263 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide A temperature warning is output to the hardware event log and OS event log, or ServerView issues a notification of a temperature warning such as by a popup message. The above log is output or the above notification is issued by ServerView when the ambient temperature is within 30 to 35 °C, which is near the upper limit of the temperature boundaries (10 to 35 °C).
Page 264 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance Typing the keyboard does not display any characters, or the mouse cursor does not move. Check to see whether the keyboard and mouse are connected properly. If they are not connected, turn the server off and then connect the cables to the server. For the connection location, refer to "Start Guide". The screen shakes.
Page 265: Error Messages
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 9.2.2 Error Messages POST Error Messages This section explains error messages of Power On Self Test (POST: a device check performed during the server startup). If an error occurs during POST, the following messages are displayed.
Page 266 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance table: List of POST Errors Error Message Description Code 0146 Insufficient Memory to Shadow PCI PCI ROM error. Check that the PCI card is mounted properly. If the message still appears, the PCI card or the PCI slot must be replaced.
Page 267 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide table: List of POST Errors Error Message Description Code 0192 L3 cache size mismatch Processors with different L3-cache sizes are installed. Confirm that all the CPUs mounted are of the same model. After the confirmation, start the BIOS Setup Utility, set [Processor Retest] on the [Processor] menu to [Enabled], and reboot the system.
Page 268 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance table: List of POST Errors Error Message Description Code 8420 Intelligent System Monitoring Chassis Baseboard error. The baseboard must be replaced. Opened Contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of "Start Guide". 84F2 Baseboard Management Controller failed to respond 84F3 Baseboard Management Controller in...
Page 269: Server Management Tools Error Messages
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide table: List of POST Errors Error Message Description Code 85FD System Memory not configured The memory configuration set in BIOS does not match the installed memory configuration. Confirm the memory information of each memory board using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Page 270: Software Troubleshooting
Windows Server 2003 Installation CD-ROM is inserted. To eliminate this problem, physically format the hard disk drive to delete the previous information and start up ServerStart. For physical formatting, refer to "PRIMERGY RX600 S3 Onboard SCSI RAID User’s Guide".
Page 271 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Error Messages during Installation The following error messages may appear during installation using ServerStart. Check the corrective action against the relevant error. "Operating System not found" appears when the system restarts after file copy from the CD-ROM The following problems should be considered.
Page 272 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance Error Window Appears after LAN Driver Installation (on Windows Server 2003) The following window may appear when the installation of the LAN driver to the [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices] starts. This is because the LAN driver for the network adapter recognized immediately after the OS installation is not updated.
Page 273 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Event Log Errors after Installation After installation, the following events may be displayed in Event Viewer. Check and perform the corrective action against the relevant event. table: List of Event Log Errors That Can Occur after Installation...
Page 274: Restoring The System
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance Reducing the installed memory to collect the memory dump There must be enough free disk space that matches the size of the installed memory; therefore, reduce the installed memory to a collectable size. Check the memory dump settings when changing the installed memory size. For setting procedures, refer to "5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting"...
Page 275 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide SNMP Service does not Startup Regardless of whether the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is installed, if the SNMP service is not started, perform the following procedure to start the SNMP service: For Windows Server 2003 Click [Start] →...
Page 276 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance • Procedure for prohibiting the time on the OS from being written to the hardware clock When you do not want the time on the OS to be written to the hardware clock at an OS shutdown, comment the following line out in /etc/rc0.d/S01halt.
Page 277: System Event Log
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 9.3 System Event Log To operate system event log, use Server Management Tools. When the area for writing to the system event log is full, the server is set to automatically overwrite older event logs. For details on this setting, refer to "8.3.13 SEL Logging Submenu" ( Pg.256) of the Server menu in BIOS Setup Utility.
Page 278 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance Enter the following command and press the [Enter] key. C:\cd smtool C:\SMTOOL\>IPMIVIEW.EXE The menu window of Server Management Tools appears. FUJITSU SIEMENS IPMI-Tool - Vn.nn COMPUTERS General Information Temperature Information Fan Information Voltage Information Powersupply Information System Event Log (SEL) FRU Information (ID Proms) User Management...
Page 279: Viewing The System Event Log
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 9.3.2 Viewing the System Event Log Viewing the system event log is performed from System Event Log (SEL) of Server Management Tools. Start Server Management Tools. The menu window of Server Management Tools appears. Use the [↑] and [↓] keys to select [System Event Log (SEL)], and press the [Enter] key.
Page 280 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance Insert [Server Management Tools work FD] in the floppy disk drive. Enter the name of the file to save the system event log to, and press the [Enter] key. A:\SEL.LOG The system event log is saved to the floppy disk under the specified file name. Deleting the System Event Log Start Server Management Tools.
Page 281: Security
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 9.4 Security Security features are provided in order to protect the server hardware and software from theft. Additional security functions, which prevent unauthorized use, provided by the BIOS Setup Utility are also available to help maintain a highly reliable data security system.
Page 282: Administrator Password
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance Administrator Password This is the password that only allows the administrator to set up this server. Unless the set password is entered, the BIOS Setup Utility cannot be used. User Password The password required to use the server. Unless the set password is entered, the OS cannot be booted. To restrict OS booting, set [Password on boot] to [Enabled] in the [Security] menu of the BIOS Setup Utility.
Page 283: Security When Disposing The Server
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide The system shuts down after three invalid password entries. If this happens, turn off the server, turn it back on, and then enter the correct password. If you forgot your password and cannot start the server, change the jumper setting on the baseboard to reset the passwords.
Page 284: Backup
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.5 Backup This server utilizes high-reliability components and hard disks, however, as a precautionary measure, it is recommended that periodic backups be taken of the data. 9.5.1 Importance of Backups A backup of data stored on the server is required for data restoration in the event of server trouble resulting in a system failure or accidental data loss due to operational errors.
Page 285 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Notes on Operating Backups Notes on operating backups are as follows. For details, refer to the device manuals. Head Cleaning Airborne dust and dust from the magnetic media can collect on the head of the magnetic tape device. To remove this dust, head cleaning must be implemented.
Page 286: Data Storage
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance Ejecting Media after a Backup Some backup software products provide functions for ejecting media after a backup is completed. Such functions will rewind the tape after a backup is completed and then eject the media from the drive. Be sure to execute this function for autoloader/library devices.
Page 287: Restoring The System
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 9.6 Restoring the System In the unfortunate event where the system file, system configuration, or environment changes during startup are corrupted, use the repair information stored on the recovery disk created at the installation to restore the system.
Page 288: For A Windows 2000 Server
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance Install the driver. For details on how to install the driver, refer to step 4 of "4.2.1 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64" ( Pg.119) or "4.2.2 Installing Windows Server 2003" ( Pg.122). Follow the window instructions to restore the system. •...
Page 289: Reinstalling The Os
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 9.7 Reinstalling the OS This section explains the procedure for reinstalling the OS. 9.7.1 Checking before OS Reinstallation Removing the Optional Devices Remove the following optional devices before reinstalling the OS. Install or connect them after OS installation.
Page 290: Maintenance Service
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.8 Maintenance Service This section explains the details of the maintenance service. If the cause of the failure is uncertain or if the original condition cannot be restored, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of "Start Guide". Before contact them, refer to "10 Support &...
Page 291: Contacting Maintenance Support
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide 9.8.2 Contacting Maintenance Support Before contacting maintenance support, check the followings. For the maintenance support, refer to "Contact Information" in "Start Guide". • Model name and product ID of the server They are described on the label on the server. For the label location, refer to "Start Guide".
Page 292 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance...
Page 293: Appendix
Appendix This appendix explains the specifications for the server and for its internal options. A Server Specifications ......294 B Specifications for Internal Options .
Page 294: A Server Specifications
Appendix Server Specifications This section explains the specifications for the server. Diskless Type table: Server Specifications - Diskless Type Item Functions and Specifications Product ID PGUR6034A PGUR6032A ® ® ® ® Standard Intel Xeon Processor 7041 (3 GHz/2 x 2 MB) × 2 Intel Xeon Processor MP (3.66 GHz/1 MB) ×...
Page 295 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Supported OS The following OSs are supported. • Windows 2000 Server (SP 4) • Windows 2000 Advanced Server (SP 4) • Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (SP 1 or later) • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (SP 1 or later) •...
Page 296: B Specifications For Internal Options
Appendix Specifications for Internal Options This section explains the specifications for internal options for the server. When you have bought an internal option as a standard option, check that the package contains the following items before use. Should it happen that items are missing, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information"...
Page 297: Memory Board
PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Memory Board Package • Memory board (1) Specifications table: Memory Board Specifications Item Function and Specifications Product Name Memory Expansion Board Models PG-RB106 DIMM slots PC2-3200 Registered DIMM × Internal Hard Disk Units Package • Hard disk unit (1)
Page 298: Power Cord Selection
Appendix Power Cord Selection The power cord for this unit has been packed separately and has been selected according to the country of destination. It must be used to prevent electric shock. Use the following guidelines if it is necessary to replace the original cord set.
Page 299 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide For units set at 230 V (outside of the United States and Canada): Use a cord set consisting of a minimum AWG according to the table above and a grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 250 V. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed and should be marked HAR.
Page 300: C Recycling
Appendix Recycling This section explains how to recycle this server. Disposing of the Server When scrapping this server, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of "Start Guide". This server must be disposed of as industrial waste. Furthermore, if the server is disposed of as it is, someone else may gain access to the information contained on the hard disks.
Page 301 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Index Boot settings......238 Active Directory..... 270 Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply .
Page 302 Installation procedure ....224 Location ......223 Fan monitoring.
Page 303 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User’s Guide Precautions ..... . 51 Cautions ......52 Preparation .
Page 305 PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User's Guide B7FH-4151-01EN-00 Issued on September, 2006 Issued by FUJITSU LIMITED • 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.

Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX600 S3 User Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 2 Checking before os Installation

Chapter 3 OS Installation Using Serverstart

Chapter 4 Manual os Installation

Chapter 5 Operations after os Installation

Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools

Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options

Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities

Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance

Appendix

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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