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Before Reading This Manual
Chapter 1
Overview
Chapter 2
Checking before OS Installation
Chapter 3
OS Installation Using ServerStart
Chapter4
Manual OS Installation
Chapter5
Operations after OS Installation
Chapter 6
High Reliability Tools
Chapter 7
Installing Internal Options
Chapter 8
Hardware Configuration/Utilities
Chapter 9
Operation and Maintenance
Appendix
This section explains the notes for your safety and conventions used in this manual. Make sure
to read this section.
This chapter explains component names of this server blade as well as an overview of the
software provided with this server blade. In addition, the workflow, from placing the server to
starting the operation, is also described.
This chapter explains the preparation on the server and cautions necessary before OS
installation. Please read this chapter before starting installation.
This chapter explains how to install the OS in the server using ServerStart.
This chapter explains how to install the OS on the server without using ServerStart.
This chapter explains the operations to be performed after OS installation. Be sure to perform
those operations before operating the server.
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.
This chapter explains how to install internal options on this server.
This chapter explains how to make the environment settings necessary to operate the server
blade.
This chapter explains the maintenance to be performed after server operations start.
This appendix explains the specifications for the server and internal options. It also covers how
to recycle the products.
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  • 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 internal options on this server.

  • 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 BX620 S3 Server Blade 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. Fully understand these symbols when reading this manual.
  • Page 4 This server or the server (Refers to the entire blade server.) PRIMERGY BX600 S2 Blade Server Chassis System Unit PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade BX620 S3 Server Blade or server blade PRIMERGY BX600 Switchblade Switch Blade 10+3 x 10/100/1000TX layer2 PRIMERGY BX600 FC Pass-Thru Blade...
  • Page 5 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide table: Abbreviations of Product Names Product names Expressions and abbreviations ® ™ Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard x64 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Edition or Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Standard x64 Edition ®...

  • Page 6: Reference Information

    ■ Latest Information about Software Provided with This Server For the latest information regarding ServerStart and other software provided with this server, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com). Warning and Caution Labels Warning and caution labels are found on the server.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 BX600 Blade Server ........14 1.2 Supplied Software .
  • Page 8 3.2 Preconfiguration Mode ....... . 63 3.2.1 Starting Up the Preconfiguration Mode ......63 3.2.2 Configure Settings in Wizards .
  • Page 9 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting ..... . 126 5.1.1 How to Obtain Memory Dump...
  • Page 10 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.1 Before Installing Internal Options ..... . 174 7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover ....176 7.2.1 How to Remove the Top Cover .
  • Page 11 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.2.8 Server Menu ..........217 8.2.9 ASR&R Submenu .

  • Page 12: Specifications For Internal Options

    9.8.2 Contacting Maintenance Support ......274 9.9 Maintenance & Notes ....... . . 275 9.9.1 Operations after Replacement of a SAS Module or an Expansion Card Slot Module .
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Overview This chapter explains the component names of this server blade as well as an overview of the software provided with this server blade. In addition, the workflow, from placing the server blade to starting the operation, is also described. 1.1 BX600 Blade Server .

  • Page 14: Chapter 1 Overview

    This blade server has the following features. ■ High Performance / High Integration PRIMERGY BX600 is a blade server that consists of a chassis and multiple blades. It is a sophisticated high-performance blade server that enables you to efficiently install a server blade, monitoring device, LAN switching hub, power supply unit, fan, fibre channels, and so on in a 7U (height: approx.

  • Page 15: High Reliability

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ● Management Blade (Monitoring Device) This blade is used to monitor the power supply, fan, and temperature in each blade and the chassis. It is equipped with a dedicated CPU, LAN, and serial ports. This blade is independent of the server blade, ensuring stable system operation.
  • Page 16 SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface and fibre channel interface (optional). Up to 10 server blades can be installed in the PRIMERGY BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit (19- inch rack width, 7U) depending on system configurations.
  • Page 17 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ● High Scalability This server blade has high-density functions, ensuring the configuration of a large-capacity and extensible system. • Up to 16 GB of memory can be installed for each server blade. • Up to two 2.5-inch internal hard disk units can be installed in each server blade.

  • Page 18: 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 Using ServerStart...
  • Page 19 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ● Supporting OS Using ServerStart V6.606, the following OSs can be installed. ® • Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003, Standard Edition ® • Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003, Enterprise Edition ® • Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003, Standard x64 Edition ®...
  • Page 20 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. ●...

  • Page 21: Service Pack

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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 [help] displays a tip for setting the item.

  • Page 22: High Reliability Tools

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.2.2 High Reliability Tools High reliability tools are software with comprehensive strength that enable stable system operation of the server management. The following tools have respective roles to manage normal operations or recovery from errors: • Server Monitoring Tools •...

  • Page 23: Installing High Reliability Tools

    VLAN, etc. using the onboard LAN. 1.2.3 Installing High Reliability Tools You can install all high reliability tools provided with PRIMERGY by specifying them in the "Application Wizard" when installing the OS with ServerStart. The following high reliability tools are installed.

  • Page 24: Component Names And Functions

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.3 Component Names and Functions This section explains the component names and functions of the server blade. 1.3.1 Front View of Server Blade a Expansion Card Slot When the expansion card slot module is installed, a PCI-Express or PCI-X expansion card can be installed.
  • Page 25 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 1. Press the KVM select switch for 5 seconds or longer and release it. The KVM select LED is lit. 2. Press the KVM select switch again within 3 seconds, and wait for 5 seconds or longer before release it.
  • Page 26 Chapter 1 Overview i Hard disk status LED Indicates the state of the internal hard disk unit installed where the LED is located. The following shows the meanings of each LED. • Hard disk access LED (Upper) This LED lights green when data is being written to or read from the hard disk. •...

  • Page 27: Internal View Of Server Blade

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 1.3.2 Internal View of Server Blade [Front] [Rear] a Expansion Card Slot b Chassis connector The following major signals are assigned to this connector. • LAN port 1 / LAN port 2 (1G bps) The onboard LAN port 1 and LAN port 2 are connected to the network blade (NET 1/2) on the rear of the chassis via the middle plane.

  • Page 28: Baseboard

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.3.3 Baseboard [Front] [Rear] a Expansion board slot b Switch block For details about switch settings, refer to "8.1 Switch Block Settings" ( pg.206). c Memory slots d CPU sockets e SAS connector 1 This connector is connected to 2.5-inch storage bay 1. f SAS connector 2 This connector is connected to 2.5-inch storage bay 2.

  • Page 29: Workflow

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 1.4 Workflow Use the following workflow from server installation to start of operation. Installing the server Referring to "Safety Precautions" and "Start Guide", install the server to a suitable place. Preparing the server...
  • Page 30 Chapter 1 Overview...

  • Page 31: Checking Before Os Installation

    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 32: Chapter 2 Checking Before Os Installation

    → "Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options" ( pg.173) • Installing blades, Power Supply Unit, and Fan Unit on the chassis → "Chapter 4 Installing Options" in "BX620 S3 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide" ● Internal options that must be installed after the OS Installation •...
  • Page 33 DVD-ROM drive to the server blade to be installed. Use the USB Cable to connect them before turning the power on the server blade. It is strongly recommended that only products listed on the PRIMERGY website (http:// primergy.fujitsu.com) are connected to the server.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation ● Cautions Applicable When the OS is Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition / Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition / Windows 2000 Advanced Server When installing 4GB or more of memory in a server, the /PAE option in the "Boot.ini" file must be specified.

  • Page 35: Hardware Settings

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 2.1.2 Hardware Settings Before starting installation, set necessary hardware, such as the BIOS Setup Utility. ■ Switch Block Settings Perform and confirm physical setting for the switch block of the server blade. An improper setting will cause the server blade not to run or malfunction.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation ● Using a CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Drive for USB (Change of Device Priority Sequence) When using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM for USB, change the device priority sequence in the [Boot] menu of the BIOS Setup Utility. For more details about changing the boot drive, refer to "8.2.15 Boot Device Priority Submenu"...

  • Page 37: 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.95). Linux For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY What OS will you use? website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).

  • Page 38: Precautions On Installation

    Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 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. table: Installation Partition Size Windows Server Windows Server...

  • Page 39: Notes On Configuring Raid

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 2.3.2 Notes on Configuring RAID RAID can be configured with hard disk units connected to the SAS controller on the baseboard. For available RAID level, configuration of RAID and cautions, refer to "Integrated Mirroring SAS User’s Guide"...

  • Page 40: Onboard Controller And Expansion Cards Supported By Serverstart

    Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation ■ Switching the Mode When opening the configuration file and inputting information in the installation fields in the wizard, do not switch any other mode by manipulating the tree or by any other means (e.g. do not start up the Windows 2000 Server guided mode during Windows Server 2003 guided mode operation).

  • Page 41: Cautions For Manual Installation

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 2.3.6 Cautions for Manual Installation ■ Installing Windows 2000 Server To install Windows 2000 Server directly, you have to use Service pack 4 integrated OS media or install Service Pack 4 or newer Service Pack.

  • Page 42: Preparation For Using Serverstart On A Client Computer

    Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer When using the preconfiguration mode for setting installation information in advance or when creating a driver disk using the FloppyBuilder function, install ServerStart on the client computer. Using ServerStart on the server ServerStart can be installed to the server where Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 is installed.
  • Page 43 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM Disc 1 into the client computer. The [ServerStart Launcher] window appears. When the [ServerStart Launcher] window does not appear, execute "SeStSetup.exe" in the CD- ROM. Check a only [Classic] and click [OK].

  • Page 44: Uninstalling Serverstart

    Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 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 45 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 Preconfiguration Mode .

  • Page 46: 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 47 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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 48 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 49 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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 50: 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 51: Raid And Disk Wizard

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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 52 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 53: Configuring Raid

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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.
  • Page 54 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.

  • Page 55: Os Installation Wizard

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 3.1.4 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 setup window differs depending on the OS to be installed. The following describes operations on Windows Server 2003 R2.
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 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. The [Installation Directory and Time Zone] window appears. Set items and click [Next].
  • Page 57 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Set items and click [Next]. The [Network Protocol] window appears.
  • Page 58 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Set items and click [Next]. The [Software Components] window appears.
  • Page 59 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 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 60: Application Wizard

    Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 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 61: Close/Save The Configuration File

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 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.
  • Page 62 2. If a message prompts you to insert the Array Controller Document & Tool CD, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK]. 3. If a message prompts you to insert the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD, insert the CD and click [OK].

  • Page 63: Preconfiguration Mode

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 3.2 Preconfiguration Mode In preconfiguration 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 64 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 65: Configure Settings In Wizards

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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"...

  • Page 66: 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 67 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 68 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM and click [OK]. For Windows 2000 / Windows Server 2003 / Windows Server 2003 x64 Insert the OS CD-ROM (Installation CD-ROM). For Windows Server 2003 R2 / Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Insert the OS CD-ROM (Installation CD-ROM) Disc 1.

  • Page 69: Expert Mode

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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 70 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 71: Disk Manager

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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 72: 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 73: Application Wizard

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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 74 1. If a message prompts you to insert the Array Controller Document & Tool CD, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK]. 2. If a message prompts you to insert the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD, insert the CD and click [OK].
  • Page 75 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide When a message prompts you to insert the OS CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK]. For Windows 2000 / Windows Server 2003 / Windows Server 2003 x64 Insert the OS CD-ROM (Installation CD-ROM).

  • Page 76: 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 77: System Requirements For Remote Resource/Pxe Servers

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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 (preconfiguration, guided, and expert modes).

  • Page 78: Windows Server 2003 Service Pack

    Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart ■ Checking Server Free Space Decide a server to use as a remote resource server / PXE server and check it for enough free space for storing resources. ● Checking the Number of Servers •...

  • Page 79: Preparation Of The Pxe Server (When The Pxe Server Is Used)

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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 80 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart ■ Installing ServerStart Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD-ROM into the client computer. 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 81 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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 82 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 83 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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 84 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 85: Checking Services

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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 86 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart ● Checking the DHCP Service Perform the following check only when the PXE server performs the DHCP service. On the PXE server, click [Start] → [Programs] → [Administrative Tools] → [DHCP] to start up the DHCP administrative tool. Click [Server Options] and check that the "060 ClassID"...

  • Page 87: 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) • Array Controller Document & Tool CD (for RAID configuration) • Others Create a shared folder for storing resources.

  • Page 88: Starting Remote Installation Using A Pxe Server

    Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.4.5 Starting Remote Installation Using a PXE Server Perform remote installation using a PXE server in the following procedures. Checking the Network Startup (PXE) Setting Checking the MAC Address Creating a Configuration File (Setting of remote installation) Starting remote Installation ■...
  • Page 89 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 90 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 91: Starting Remote Installation Using A Remote Resource Server

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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 92 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart ■ Checking Remote Resources Check that the remote resource server is shared properly. 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.
  • Page 93 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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 94 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Turn on the server and insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD-ROM immediately. ServerStart starts up and a message prompts you to insert the ServerStart floppy disk. Set the created configuration file and click [OK]. The [Initialization of ServerStart core running] window appears and the ServerStart initialization process starts.

  • Page 95: 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) • Array Controller Document & Tool CD (for RAID configuration) • Service Pack CD-ROM for the installed OS ■...

  • Page 96: 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. Connect the USB CD-ROM drive and USB floppy disk drive to the server blade. Use the USB Cable to connect the USB CD-ROM drive and USB floppy disk drive. For more information on the connection procedure, refer to "Start Guide".

  • Page 97: Installation In Preconfiguration Mode

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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 98 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Specify "SerStartBatch.ini" on drive A and click [Create]. The display returns to the preconfiguration mode window. For procedures from setting wizards to completion of installation, refer to "3.2 Preconfiguration Mode" ( pg.63). When performing remote installation, refer to "3.4 Remote Installation" ( pg.76). Settings values in wizards Setting items in wizards are set to the values set on the first server.

  • Page 99: Manual Os Installation

    Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation This chapter explains how to install the OS without using ServerStart. 4.1 Creating Driver Disks ......100 4.2 Starting Manual Installation .

  • Page 100: Chapter 4 Manual Os Installation

    Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.1 Creating Driver Disks When installing the OS manually, it is necessary to create driver installation disks beforehand. Also, driver disks must be created when you add an expansion card during server operation. 4.1.1 Required Driver Disks You need floppy disks for driver disks.

  • Page 101: How To Create Driver Disks [Floppybuilder Function]

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ For Windows Server 2003 table: Drivers Required for Installing Windows Server 2003 Expansion board / onboard controller Driver Chipset Driver provided with the Server Start CD-ROM Graphic controller Driver provided with the Server Start CD-ROM...
  • Page 102 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation ■ Starting ServerStart If ServerStart has already been started, it is not necessary to restart it. If it has not, start it up according to the following procedures: ● For Creation on a Client Computer Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD-ROM into the client computer.
  • Page 103 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 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.
  • Page 104 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.

  • Page 105: Starting Manual Installation

    Prepare the necessary drivers before installing Windows Server 2003 x64. Some drivers are created from the ServerStart CD-ROM, or download file from the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com). For details about how to create driver disks, refer to "4.1 Creating Driver Disks" ( pg.100).
  • Page 106 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Turned on the server and configure RAID. If RAID is not required to be configured, proceed to step 4. Turn on the server to display the following message and press the [Ctrl] + [C] key to start up the BIOS Utility.
  • Page 107 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 4. When the following message appears, press the [S] key. The driver you provided seems to be newer than the Windows default driver. 5. Follow the instructions in the window to perform installation The message which prompts you to set the floppy disk appears during the installation, set the driver disk and push the [Enter] key.

  • Page 108: Installing Windows Server 2003

    Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Install the LAN driver advanced set up tool. For information about onboard LAN driver advanced setup tool, refer to "5.6.1 BACS Installation" ( pg.151). For information about LAN card advanced setup tool, refer to "5.7.1 Intel®...
  • Page 109 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Insert the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM. Turn on the server and insert the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM immediately into the CD-ROM drive. Check there are no floppy disks in the floppy disk drive. When the active area is specified on the hard disk, the following message appears.
  • Page 110 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Follow the instructions from the setup program to continue the installation procedures. If a message indicating that the driver has failed in the Windows logo test for validating the compatibility with Windows appears, select [Yes] to continue the installation procedure. Apply Windows Server 2003 Service Pack.

  • Page 111: Installing Windows 2000 Server

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Install the LAN driver advanced set up tool. For information about onboard LAN driver advanced setup tool, refer to "5.6.1 BACS Installation" ( pg.151). For information about LAN card advanced setup tool, refer to "5.7.1 Intel®...
  • Page 112 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation The [Windows 2000 Server Setup] window appears. Immediately, the following message appears at the bottom of the window. Press the [F6] key. Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...
  • Page 113 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Apply Windows 2000 Service Pack. For details, refer to the description in the window. Drivers may be replaced with those in the Service Pack during Service Pack application. For more details, refer to the manual supplied with the hardware.
  • Page 114 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4. Double-click [USB 2.0 Root Hub] under [Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller]. The properties window appears. 5. Click the [Driver] tab and click [Update Driver]. The "Device Driver Upgrade Wizard" window appears. 6. Click [Next]. 7.

  • Page 115: Installing Linux

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ● Before Starting Operation After OS installation, refer to "Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation" ( pg.125) and perform necessary operations. 4.2.4 Installing Linux For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).

  • Page 116: Installing The Lan Driver

    4.3 Installing the LAN Driver This section explains the procedure for installing the driver. For the latest drivers, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com). 4.3.1 Checking Network Adapter The driver installation procedure differs depending on whether the network adapter was recognized during the OS installation.

  • Page 117: Updating Lan Drivers

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide • When a recognized network adapter is present Perform "4.3.2 Updating LAN Drivers" ( pg.117) on the LAN device name under [Network adapters], then "4.3.3 Installing the LAN Driver" ( pg.119) on [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices].
  • Page 118 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Double-click the icon of the LAN device. The properties are displayed. Click the [Driver] tab and click [Updating Driver]. The [Hardware Update Wizard] window appears. Select [Install from the list or specified location] and click [Next]. Select [Not searching and select installing driver] and click [Next].

  • Page 119: Installing The Lan Driver

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Click the [Driver] tab and click [Update Driver]. The [Hardware Update Wizard] window appears. Select [Install the software automatically] and click [Next]. The driver will be installed. Click [Finish]. Click [Close]. Confirm that all the LAN adapters with the updated driver are updated properly.

  • Page 120: For Windows Server 2003

    Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Click [Finish]. Click [Close] to exit the properties window. Eject the ServerStart CD-ROM and restart the server blade. ■ For Windows Server 2003 Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD-ROM into the server. Click [Start] → [Administrative Tools] → [Computer Management]. Click [Device Manager].
  • Page 121 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Click [Next]. Select [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)] and click [Next]. The [Identify Driver File] window appears. Select [CD-ROM drive] in [Optional search locations:] and click [Next]. Detected drivers are displayed.

  • Page 122: Installing The Fibre Channel Driver

    Driver This section explains how to install a fibre channel driver when the Fibre Channel Expansion Board is extended. The latest drivers, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com). 4.4.1 Windows Server 2003 x64 Create the driver disk. Windows Server 2003 x64 takes different measures in creating driver disks.

  • Page 123: Windows Server 2003

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Click [Use Disk]. Enter floppy disk drive (A:\) in "Copy files from manufacture" and click [OK]. Driver installation starts. Click [Finish]. Click [Exit]. Detected drivers are displayed. 4.4.2 Windows Server 2003 Insert the driver disk created from the ServerStart CD-ROM into the server.

  • Page 124: Windows 2000 Server

    Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.4.3 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]. Two ports of the fibre channel, which is installed in the 2Gbit/s FC I/O Module, are displayed with the names below.
  • Page 125 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 ....126 5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery .

  • Page 126: Chapter 5 Operations After Os Installation

    Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting Before start operating this server, configure the setting for obtaining memory dump. The setting procedure varies between Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Server. ● 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 127 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ● Kernel memory dump Information of only kernel memory space is recorded. The file is stored in the directory displayed in the [Dump file] box. Capacity required for kernel memory dump is as follows: •...
  • Page 128 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click the [Advanced] tab and click [Settings] in [Startup and Recovery]. The [Startup and Recovery] window appears. Perform the following setting procedures. 1. In the [Write debugging information] section, select the memory dump file type. •...
  • Page 129 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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.
  • Page 130 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]. Select [Custom size] and enter a value in [Initial size].

  • Page 131: How To Obtain Memory Dump For Windows 2000 Server

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Restart the system. The setting is enabled after the system is restarted. 5.1.2 How to Obtain Memory Dump For Windows 2000 Server Check the following settings before starting configuration to obtain memory dump.
  • Page 132 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation • Included information Common header, minidump header, kernel module, memory information, processor information, process information, thread information, stack page, unloaded module information • Required size 2MB or more ■ Memory Dump File Setting Set up the memory dump file according to the following procedures: Log on to the server with administrator privileges.
  • Page 133 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Perform the following setting procedures. 1. In the [Write debugging information] section, select the memory dump file type. • Complete memory dump (Recommended) The whole system memory information is recorded to the memory dump file.
  • Page 134 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click the [Advanced] tab and click [Performance Options]. The [Performance Options] window appears. 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 135 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Save the settings. Click [Set] in the [Paging file size for selected drive] section. The settings are saved, and the value specified is displayed in [Paging File Size] of [Drive]. Click [OK] to close the [Virtual Memory] window.

  • Page 136: Creating A Disk For System Recovery

    Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery If the installation of the OS was performed manually, create a system recovery disk. Use the USB Cable to connect the USB CD-ROM drive and USB floppy disk drive. For more information on the connection procedure, refer to "Start Guide".

  • Page 137: Creating A System Recovery Disk For Windows 2000 Server

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 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/ 01/2005.

  • Page 138: Storing The System Setting Information

    Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.3 Storing the System Setting 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 139: How To Store The Bios Information With Server Management Tools

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 5.3.1 How to Store the BIOS Information with Server Management Tools Store the BIOS information according to the following procedures: Before starting the system from the "Server Management Tools" disk, if the ServerView "OS Boot Monitoring"...

  • Page 140: Recovering Bios Information With Server Management Tools

    Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.3.2 Recovering BIOS Information with Server Management Tools 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: Do not turn off the server during a program run.

  • Page 141: Creating Maintenance Tools

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 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 tools: •...
  • Page 142 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation ■ 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 143 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Click [OK]. The [Initialization of ServerStart core running] window appears and unattended installation will be started. 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.
  • Page 144 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation ■ Creating a Hardware Configuration Tools Start up ServerStart and confirm that the [Welcome to ServerStart] window is appears. Start up ServerStart and click [FloppyBuilder]. The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears. Click [Hardware Configuration Tool]. Click the tool you want to create.

  • Page 145: Creating A Dos Floppy Disk

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 5.4.2 Creating a DOS Floppy Disk For DOS data stored into the floppy disk, refer to the file in the following folder of the ServerStart CD- ROM. [CD-ROM drive]:\FreeDOS To create a DOS floppy disk, you need an unused floppy disk. Prepare it in advance.

  • Page 146: 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 or 1 Gbit/s Ethernet I/O Module was added, install a driver according to "4.3 Installing the LAN Driver"...

  • Page 147: Auto-Run Function From Cd-Rom Drives

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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 148: Notes On Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)

    Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 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]. The [Change Drive Letter or Path] window appears. Change the drive letter. 5.5.4 Notes on Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Note the following points when using an advanced uninterruptible power supply (referred to as UPS...

  • Page 149: Using Network Startup (Pxe)

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 5.5.5 Using Network Startup (PXE) The server blade obtains a boot image via network, and supports PXE (Preboot eXecution Environment) to be booted. ● For more details on setting, refer to " Performing Remote Installation" ( pg.36).
  • Page 150 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation ■ Notes on KVM Switch • After the KVM switching, you may not be able to enter the first key entry using the keyboard. Enter the key entry again. • In the Windows or Linux system, if the KVM switch is operated while the [NumLock], [CapsLock], and [ScrollLock] LEDs are on by pressing their keys on the keyboard connected to the chassis, those LEDs may go off.

  • Page 151: Lan Driver Advanced Setup [Bacs]

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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 152 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 instructions.

  • Page 153: Vlan Setup Procedure

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ For Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server If the OS is installed using ServerStart, "BACS" is already installed with the driver. If the OS is installed manually, BACS will not be installed.
  • Page 154 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Specify [VLAN ID] and [VLAN Name] in the [Add VLAN] window. The [VLAN ID] should be identical with the switch setting. The [VLAN Name] does not need to be identical with the switch setting. You cannot use a "VLAN ID"...

  • Page 155: Lan Driver Advanced Setup

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 5.7 LAN Driver Advanced Setup ® "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 a LAN expansion board •...

  • Page 156: Notes On Referring To The Intel® Proset Help Topics

    Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation ® 5.7.2 Notes on Referring to the Intel PROSet Help Topics When referring to help topics, note the following points. • Do not use the driver downloaded from the Intel Corporation online service page on this server. •...
  • Page 157 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide • ALB: IP, IPX (NCP) Only a link down error between a LAN card (onboard LAN) and the switch it connects with, and the equivalent errors lead to switching of the route. Therefore, if only the switch or LAN card (onboard LAN) is partially damaged and the route being used is sound at the link level, the route will not be switched in the team, but the communication with the Team may become an error.

  • Page 158: Event Logs

    Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation ■ Deleting a Team Follow the steps below to delete a Team. Log on to the server blade with administrator privileges. Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [Intel ® PROSet Wired], and start ®...
  • Page 159 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide table: Event log messages Type Message Information The primary adapter at the next priority level is preferentially handled: (Adapter name) Information The secondary adapter at the next priority level is preferentially handled: (Adapter name)

  • Page 160: Vlan

    A VLAN is usually controlled by switch setting. A device can belong to only one VLAN for each LAN card. This driver enables you to configure multiple VLANs on one LAN card. This driver also supports the VLAN defined in IEEE802.1Q. PRIMERGY Server Switch VLAN10,20,30 (IEEE802.1Q support)

  • Page 161: Creating A Vlan

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide • On a VLAN do not use protocols other than IP. Installing the LLC and LNDFC protocols using the Fujitsu communication control service will cause them to be bound (connected) unconditionally with the VLAN. In a system where protocols other than IP are installed with a VLAN, release the bind between the protocols and the VLAN.

  • Page 162: Local Address Setting

    Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation ■ Deleting a VLAN Follow the steps below to delete a VLAN. Log on to the server blade with administrator privileges. Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [Intel ® PROSet Wired], and start ®...

  • Page 163: Jumbo Frame

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 5.7.6 Jumbo Frame Gigabit Ethernet supports Jumbo Frame. When using Jumbo frame, construct the Jumbo frame network using only devices that support Jumbo frame, and apply the settings that will enable Jumbo frame.
  • Page 164 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation...

  • Page 165: 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] ..166 6.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] .

  • Page 166: Raid Management Tool [Global Array Manager]

    Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools 6.1 RAID Management Tool [Global Array Manager] RAID Management Tool is software that performs array configuration, disk initialization and disk array monitoring. For more details, refer to "MegaRAID SAS User’s Guide" of the Array Controller Document & Tool CD. OS installation using ServerStart If the OS is installed using ServerStart, RAID Management Tool is installed with the OS and other high reliability tools.
  • Page 167 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ● 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 168: 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 169: Installing Serverview

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ● Voltage Monitoring ServerView monitors the voltage. In an environment where ServerView is not applied, voltage 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. As leaving the voltage surges, the server may malfunction or data loss may occur.

  • Page 170: Setting Required After Installation

    Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools 6.2.2 Setting Required after Installation Perform necessary operations after ServerView installation referring to "2.4 Checking after Installation" in "ServerView User’s Guide". ■ Boot Monitoring Setting We recommend enabling the "Boot Monitoring" function after ServerView is installed. For setting procedures and explanation on the function, refer to "[Restart Settings] Tab"...

  • Page 171: Solving Problems Early [Dsnap]

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade 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 172 Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools...
  • Page 173 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options This chapter explains how to install internal options on this server blade. 7.1 Before Installing Internal Options ....174 7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover .

  • Page 174: 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 on this server blade. Expansion board Memory modules Expansion card slot module Internal hard disk units • When installing or removing internal options, make sure to remove the server blade from the chassis.
  • Page 175 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide • The internal components such as the radiation fin remain hot just after the server blade was removed from the chassis. When installing or removing internal options, turn the server blade off, and wait for a while to begin operations.

  • Page 176: Removing And Attaching The Top Cover

    Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover This section explains how to remove and attach the top cover. • When installing or removing the top cover, make sure to remove the server blade from the chassis. Failure to do so may cause electric shock. For details on how to remove the server blade from the chassis, refer to "BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide".
  • Page 177 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ How to Attach the Top Cover To attach the top cover, simply reverse the removal procedures. Make sure that no tools or unnecessary components were left inside the server before attaching the top cover back into place.

  • Page 178: Installing A Cpu

    Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.3 Installing a CPU This server blade can have up to two CPUs by adding an optional CPU. • When installing or removing the CPU, make sure to remove the server blade from the chassis. Failure to do so may cause electric shock. For details on how to remove the server blade from the chassis, refer to "BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide".

  • Page 179: Available Cpus And Notes

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 7.3.2 Available CPUs and Notes ■ Available CPUs The following optional CPU types can be used for this server blade. As the additional CPU(s), install CPUs of the same model. table: List of Available CPUs...

  • Page 180: How To Install A Cpu

    Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.3.3 How to Install a CPU Turn off the server blade. → "3.3 Turning off the Server" in "BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide" Touch a metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity. Remove the server blade from the chassis to install a CPU.
  • Page 181 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Release the socket lever and the CPU fastener. 1. Unhook the socket lever, and pull it up carefully. 2. Pull up the CPU fastener. Socket lever CPU fastener Install the CPU. 1. Remove the cover attached to the CPU.
  • Page 182 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Return the CPU fastener and the socket lever to their original positions. 1. Close the CPU fastener. 2. Close the socket lever to fasten the CPU. Socket lever CPU fastener Attach the heat sink. Remove the grease cover on the back before attaching the heat sink. Tighten screws Tighten screws Carefully tighten the heat sink screws in a cross pattern.

  • Page 183: Defective Cpu Disconnection Function

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 7.3.4 Defective CPU Disconnection Function This server is equipped with the defective CPU disconnection function. This function disconnects the CPU judged to be defective (abnormal) during Power On Self Test (POST) to start the server. On two CPU servers, if one CPU is defective, the other CPU starts up the server.

  • Page 184: Installing Memory Modules

    Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.4 Installing Memory Modules Additional memory will help to increase the amount of data to read at a time and improve the server processing capability. • When installing or removing the memory modules, make sure to remove the server blade from the chassis.

  • Page 185: Location Of Memory Module Installation

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 7.4.1 Location of Memory Module Installation Install memory modules to the memory slots in the server blade. Each memory bank consists of slot 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 on this server blade. To add more memory, install memory modules in pairs, each having the same capacity, to the corresponding slots in the sequence of Bank 1, Bank 2, Bank 3, and Bank 4, in ascending order of their capacity.
  • Page 186 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options ■ Notes on Installing Memory Modules ● Identifying Memory Modules Make sure to install a pair of DIMMs, each having the same capacity. Check that the number beginning with "CA" (e.g., CA05946-E101) printed on the label is same on the two DIMMs. Be sure to use a pair of modules with the same number.
  • Page 187 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ Memory Redundancy Function The memory redundancy function (memory mirroring function) can be set for this server blade. When the memory redundancy function is enabled, a mirrored set containing two identical memory banks is configured.

  • Page 188: How To Install/Remove Memory Module

    Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.4.3 How to Install/Remove Memory Module This section explains how to install and remove memory modules. Turn off the server blade. → "3.3 Turning off the Server" in "BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide" Touch a metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.

  • Page 189: Defective Memory Disconnection Function

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Install the server blade to the chassis. → "4.2 Installing Server Blades" in "BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide" 7.4.4 Defective Memory Disconnection Function This server blade is equipped with the defective memory (RAM module) disconnection function.

  • Page 190: Installing An Expansion Card

    Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.5 Installing an Expansion Card This server blade can be equipped with one expansion card using the expansion card slot module. This section explains the types of expansion card, installation procedures, and notes on expansion cards. •...

  • Page 191: Available Expansion Card Slot Modules/Expansion Cards And Notes

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 7.5.2 Available Expansion Card Slot Modules/Expansion Cards and Notes ■ Available Expansion Card Slot Modules table: Available expansion card slot module Product name Model Remarks Expansion Card Slot Module PGBCS103 64-bit 133MHz, PCI-X...

  • Page 192: How To Install An Expansion Card

    Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.5.3 How to Install an Expansion Card To install the PCI-X and PCI-Express cards, perform the same procedures. Touch the metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity. Remove the expansion card slot module from the server blade. "7.5.4 How to Install an Expansion Card Slot Module"...

  • Page 193: How To Install An Expansion Card Slot Module

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 7.5.4 How to Install an Expansion Card Slot Module Turn off the server blade. → "3.3 Turning off the Server" in "BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide" Touch a metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.
  • Page 194 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Install the expansion card slot module in the server blade. Insert the expansion card slot module to the back of the slot and close the cover to make sure that it is fully inserted in the connector for the expansion card slot module. Expansion card slot module connector Cover...
  • Page 195 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ How to Remove an Expansion Card Slot Module To remove the expansion card slot module, simply reverse the installation procedures.

  • Page 196: Installing An Expansion Board

    Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.6 Installing an Expansion Board One expansion board (daughter card) can be installed in this server blade. When the expansion board is installed, you can connect to fibre channel devices, etc. through the network blade such as the FC Pass-Thru Blade (option). •...

  • Page 197: Available Expansion Boards

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 7.6.2 Available Expansion Boards The table below lists the expansion boards available on this server blade. table: Available Expansion Boards Product name Model 2 Gbit/s FC I/O Module PG-FCD101 PG-FCD102 1Gbit/s Ethernet I/O Module...
  • Page 198 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Fix the expansion board using the screws supplied with the board. Screws Attach the top cover. "7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover" (pg.176) Install the server blade to the chassis. → "4.2 Installing Server Blades" in "BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide" To connect the expansion board to a fibre channel device, install the Fibre Channel expansion board in the server blade and the FC Pass-Thru Blade in the chassis, then install the SFP module (option.

  • Page 199: Installing An Internal Hard Disk Unit

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 7.7 Installing an Internal Hard Disk Unit This section explains how to install internal hard disk units. • When installing or removing the units, make sure to remove the server blade from the chassis. Failure to do so may cause electric shock.

  • Page 200: Location Of Internal Hard Disk Units Installation

    Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.7.1 Location of Internal Hard Disk Units Installation Install the internal hard disk unit in the order of bay numbers (1 → 2). [Server blade (Front view)] 2.5-inch storage bay 2 2.5-inch storage bay 1 7.7.2 Available Internal Hard Disk Units and Notes ■...

  • Page 201: How To Install The Internal Hard Disk Unit

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 7.7.3 How to Install the Internal Hard Disk Unit Turn off the server blade. → "3.3 Turning off the Server" in "BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide" Touch a metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.

  • Page 202: Replacing The Failed Internal Hard Disk Unit

    Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options ■ How to Remove the Internal Hard Disk Unit Turn off the server blade. → "3.3 Turning off the Server" in "BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide" Touch a metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity. Remove the internal hard disk unit.

  • Page 203: Bios Setting With Expansion Card Installed

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 7.8 BIOS Setting with Expansion Card Installed In this server blade, you need to change the settings of the BIOS Setup Utility according to installation conditions when installing the 2Gbit/s FC I/O Module (PG- FCD101/PG-FCD102), 1Gbit/s Ethernet I/O Module (PG-LND101), Eth.

  • Page 204: Connection Examples Of An External Option Device

    Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.9 Connection Examples of an External Option Device This section explains the connection modes of external optional devices. 7.9.1 Connection of a Backup Cabinet Connect the backup cabinet to the SCSI connector on the rear of the chassis. The following shows a connection example: Internal hard disk units Chassis...

  • Page 205: Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/ Utilities This chapter explains how to make the environment settings necessary to operate the server blade. 8.1 Switch Block Settings ......206 8.2 BIOS Setup Utility .

  • Page 206: Switch Block Settings

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.1 Switch Block Settings This section explains how to set the switch block. • When setting the switch block, be sure to turn the server blade off, and then remove the server blade from the chassis. Failure to do so may cause electric shock.

  • Page 207: Bios Setup Utility

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.2 BIOS Setup Utility This section explains settings for the BIOS Setup Utility and items regarding each setting. 8.2.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility The following explains how to start and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
  • Page 208 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities ■ Key Operations with 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 Role [F1] Displays help information.
  • Page 209 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Use the [↑] [↓] keys to select the exit mode. To save configuration changes before exiting: Move the cursor to [Save Changes & Exit] and press the [Enter] key. The message "Save configuration changes and exit now?" is displayed.

  • Page 210: Main Menu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.2 Main Menu The [Main] menu window is initially displayed when you start the BIOS Setup Utility. Settings for time and date and for the drives are configured in the [Main] menu window. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security...

  • Page 211: Advanced Menu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.2.3 Advanced Menu This menu configures the server management and peripheral devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Exit Advanced Settings Configure the MP Specification revision level. Some operating WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections systems will require may cause system to malfunction.

  • Page 212: Peripheral Configuration Submenu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.4 Peripheral Configuration Submenu This submenu appears when [Peripheral Configuration] is selected from the [Advanced] menu. It configures a serial port. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Allows BIOS to Select Peripheral Configuration Serial Port1 Base Addresses.

  • Page 213: Usb Configuration Submenu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ USB Configuration Submenu table: Items on the USB Configuration Submenu Item Setting Description Module Version Displays the USB code version of the AMI BIOS. USB Devices Enabled Displays the number of the connected USB devices.

  • Page 214: Pci Configuration Submenu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.5 PCI Configuration Submenu This submenu appears when [PCI Configuration] is selected from the [Advanced] menu. It configures the PCI device. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Exit Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Has to be enabled, for PCI Configuration booting from internal SATA or SAS- Hard Disk...

  • Page 215: Cpu Configuration Submenu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.2.6 CPU Configuration Submenu This submenu appears when [CPU Configuration] is selected from the [Advanced] menu. It configures CPU settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Exit This should be enabled...

  • Page 216: Security Menu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.7 Security Menu This menu configures the security features. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Install or Change the Security Settings password. Supervisor Password :Not Installed User Password :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password Select Screen...

  • Page 217: Server Menu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.2.8 Server Menu This menu configures memory and CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Exit Wait for F1 Server Configuration key to be Post Errors [Enabled] pressed if error occurs.

  • Page 218: Asr&R Submenu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.9 ASR&R Submenu This submenu appears when [ASR&R] is selected from the [Server] menu. It configures ASR&R settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Exit Enable/Disable OS ASR&R Boot Watchdog Timer OS Boot Watchdog Timer [Disabled] Timer Count Down Value [10minutes]...
  • Page 219 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide table: Items on the ASR&R Submenu Item Setting Description OS Boot Watchdog Timer • Disabled Sets whether to enable or disable the OS Boot (at the time of purchase) Monitoring function, when ServerView is installed •...
  • Page 220 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities table: Items on the ASR&R Submenu Item Setting Description Boot Retry Counter • No Retry Sets the maximum number of retries to boot the • Retry1 time operating system within the range of 0 to 7. •...

  • Page 221: Cpu Status Submenu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.2.10 CPU Status Submenu This submenu appears when [CPU Status] is selected from the [Server] menu. It configures CPU status setting. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Exit If a CPU is failed but...

  • Page 222: Memory Status Submenu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.11 Memory Status Submenu This submenu appears when [Memory Status] is selected from the [Server] menu. It configures the memory setting. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Exit If enabled the whole Memory Status memory will be scrubbed to prevent Memory Mirror...

  • Page 223: Console Redirection Submenu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.2.12 Console Redirection Submenu This submenu appears when [Console Redirection] is selected from the [Server] menu. It configures detailed settings for console redirection. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Exit...

  • Page 224: System Information Submenu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.13 System Information Submenu This submenu appears when [System Information] is selected from the [Server] menu. It configures System Information setting. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Exit System Information Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.00GHz Frequency :3.00GHz FSB Speed...

  • Page 225: Boot Menu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.2.14 Boot Menu This menu sets OS startup options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Select Power-on state Boot Settings for Numlock. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives...

  • Page 226: Boot Device Priority Submenu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.15 Boot Device Priority Submenu This submenu appears when [Boot Device Priority] is selected from the [Boot] menu. It sets from which drive and in which order the OS should be read. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Server...

  • Page 227: Exit Menu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.2.16 Exit Menu This menu exits the BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Save Changes and Exit changes. Discard Changes and Exit...

  • Page 228: Fast!Util Utility

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.3 Fast!UTIL Utility This section explains how to configure the Fast!UTIL utility, which sets a Fibre Channel Expansion Board, as well as the set items. 8.3.1 Starting and Exiting the Fast!UTIL Utility The following explains how to start and exit the Fast!UTIL Utility. ■...
  • Page 229 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide For details on the FC Pass-Thru Blade installation location, refer to "BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide". The main menu appears. Qlogic Fast!UTIL Version n.nn Selected Adapter Adapter Type I/O Address...

  • Page 230: Changing Settings

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities ● Changing Settings Use the [↓] [↑] keys to select the item whose setting is to be changed. Pressing the [↓] [↑] keys moves the selected item upward and downward. Press the [Enter] key. When an item with a submenu is selected, the submenu appears. When an item without a submenu is selected, the setting is changed.
  • Page 231 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ How to Exit the Fast!UTIL Utility Select [Exit Fast!UTIL] from the main menu, and press the [Enter] key. The following window appears. Exit Fast!UTIL Reboot System Return to Fast!UTIL Select [Reboot System] or [Return to Fast!UTIL].

  • Page 232: Main Menu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.3.2 Main Menu After starting the Fast!UTIL utility and selecting the Fibre Channel Expansion Board port; this menu first appears. Qlogic Fast!UTIL Version n.nn Selected Adapter Adapter Type I/O Address QLA23nn 9n00 Fast!UTIL Options Configuration Settings Scan Fibre Devices Fibre Disk Utility Loopback Data Test...

  • Page 233: Configuration Settings Menu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.3.3 Configuration Settings Menu Configures the Host Bus Adapter (HBA) connected to the fibre channel device. Qlogic Fast!UTIL Version n.nn Selected Adapter Adapter Type I/O Address QLA23nn 9n00 Configuration Settings Host Adapter Settings...

  • Page 234: Host Adapter Settings Submenu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.3.4 Host Adapter Settings Submenu Configures HBA operations. Qlogic Fast!UTIL Version n.nn Selected Adapter Adapter Type I/O Address QLA23nn 9n00 Host Adapter Settings BIOS Address: **** BIOS Revision: n.nn Adapter Serial Number: nnnnnn Interrupt Level: Adapter Port Name: ************** Host Adapter BIOS: Disabled...

  • Page 235: Selectable Boot Settings Submenu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide table: Items on the Host Adapter Settings Submenu Item Setting Description Connection Options • 0 Select a connection option. • 1 (at the time of • 0 purchase) When connecting to Fibre Channel Arbitrated •...

  • Page 236: Advanced Adapter Settings Submenu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.3.6 Advanced Adapter Settings Submenu Performs detailed settings for HBA operations. Qlogic Fast!UTIL Version n.nn Selected Adapter Adapter Type I/O Address QLA23nn 9n00 Advanced Adapter Settings Execution Throttle: Luns per Target: Enable LIP Reset: Enable LIP Full Login: Enable Target Reset: Login Retry Count: Port Down Retry Count:...
  • Page 237 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide table: Items on the Advanced Adapter Settings submenu Item Setting Description Login Retry Count • 8 (at the time of Specify the number of times the software tries to purchase) log in the device.
  • Page 238 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities...

  • Page 239: Operation And Maintenance

    Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance This chapter explains the maintenance to be performed after server operations start. 9.1 Daily Maintenance ......240 9.2 Troubleshooting .

  • Page 240: Chapter 9 Operation And Maintenance

    9.1 Daily Maintenance This section explains how to perform maintenance during operations. ● PRIMERGY information The latest PRIMERGY, Update module, driver, and software information is available at the address below. Use as necessary. http://primergy.fujitsu.com 9.1.1 Checking the Server Condition Use the status LED and server monitoring tool to check the server status.

  • Page 241: Troubleshooting

    If the problem is not resolved after performing troubleshooting, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of the "Start Guide". ● PRIMERGY information The latest PRIMERGY, Update module, driver, and software information is available at the address below. Use as necessary. http://primergy.fujitsu.com 9.2.1 Hardware Troubleshooting This section explains hardware related troubleshooting.
  • Page 242 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance • Check to see whether the power cable of the chassis is properly connected to the outlet. For details, refer to the "Start Guide". ● The server blade will not turn on, or the KVM select LED blinks Check whether the number of installed server blades exceeds the limit.
  • Page 243 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ● There are problems accessing the management interface The management interface of the switch board can be accessed from anywhere in the connected network using Telnet, Web browser, or SNMP-based network management software.
  • Page 244 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Display ● The display will not turn on Check to see whether the power cable of the display is properly connected to the outlet. For instructions on connecting the power cable, refer to the "Start Guide" as well as the manual of the display.

  • Page 245: Floppy Disk Drive

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ Floppy Disk Drive ● Cannot read or write to the floppy disk Prolonged use of the floppy disk drive accumulates dust on the device head (the part which reads/writes data). A dirty head can impair the ability to read/write data to/from a floppy disk correctly.

  • Page 246: Error Messages

    Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.2.2 Error Messages This section explains the error messages for this server. ■ POST Error Messages If an error occurs during Power On Self Test, a device check performed during the server startup, (POST), the messages below appear. When checking/changing the settings of the BIOS Setup Utility, refer to "8.2 BIOS Setup Utility"...
  • Page 247 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide table: List of POST Error Messages Message Contents and troubleshooting NVRAM Checksum Bad, NVRAM Cleared A NVRAM checksum error has occurred. Replace the server blade. Contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of the "Start Guide".

  • Page 248: Server Management Tools Error Messages

    Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance table: List of POST Error Messages Message Contents and troubleshooting Warning:DIMM Type Mismatch, has Log. The Varying types of memory modules have been installed together. DIMM has been Disabled! Check the system event log and replace memory in the bank. Warning:Memory Mirror Feature could not be Since the memory configuration is invalid, the memory enabled.
  • Page 249 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide table: Server Management Tools: List of Error Messages Message Description ERROR:Fail to write 1st CMOS data into system. The following are possible causes. Check the floppy disk status again. ERROR:Fail to write 2nd CMOS data into •...

  • Page 250: Software Troubleshooting

    Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.2.3 Software Troubleshooting This section explains software related troubleshooting. For troubles during OS installation or system operation, refer to the following. ■ Trouble during ServerStart Startup ● After booting from the ServerStart CD-ROM, nothing is displayed on the screen This problem may occur if the hard disk drive still contains previous information.
  • Page 251 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ Error Messages during Installation The following error messages may appear during installation using ServerStart. $$Check the solution to the relevant problem. ● "Operating System not found" appears when the system restarts after file copy from the CD-ROM The Active flag may be specified.
  • Page 252 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 253 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ Event Log Errors after Installation After Windows installation, the following events may be displayed in Event Viewer. Check and perform the corrective action against the relevant event. table: Error events at installation...

  • Page 254: Restoring The System

    Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Cannot Collect the Memory Dump If the memory dump file cannot be created, perform the following procedures. ● Correcting the settings If the memory dump cannot be collected, check the settings of the paging file and memory dump file. For setting procedures, refer to "5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting"...
  • Page 255 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ Failed in Remote Installation If remote installation fails, check the following. ● Checking Services Check that the DHCP, PXE Service, and TFTP Service are running. For checking procedures, refer to "3.4 Remote Installation" ( pg.76).
  • Page 256 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Event Log Errors Detected during Execution of the Domain Controller When this server blade configures a disk array with the onboard SCSI array controller and the domain controller function is used in Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server, the warning message below may be recorded in the OS event log at startup.
  • Page 257 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ● Changing the Time Settings for the OS and Hardware Clock In a Linux environment, the time displayed on the OS (the software clock value on the OS) is written to the hardware clock in the server when the OS is shut down.

  • Page 258: System Event Log

    Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.3 System Event Log To operate system event log, use Server Management Tools. This section explains how to use Server Management Tools. The server settings are set so that when the System event log area in the server becomes full a new event log is automatically written over the old log ares.

  • Page 259: Starting And Exiting Server Management Tools

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 9.3.2 Starting and Exiting Server Management Tools The steps for starting and exiting Server Management Tools are as follows: ■ Preparation for Using Server Management Tools To use Server Management Tools, prepare the "Server Management Tools" disk supplied with the server at hand.
  • Page 260 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance When the DOS prompt window appears, enter the following command and press the [Enter] key. Enter the following command and press the [Enter] key. A:\>ipmiview Server Management Tools menu appears. FUJITSU SIEMENS IPMI-Tool - Vn.nn COMPUTERS General Information Temperature Information...

  • Page 261: Viewing/Saving/Deleting The System Event Log

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 9.3.3 Viewing/Saving/Deleting the System Event Log Viewing, saving, and deleting the system event log is performed in the System Event Log (SEL) window. ■ Starting the [SYSTEM EVENT LOG (SEL)] Window Start Server Management Tools.
  • Page 262 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Deleting Logs When number of system event logs reaches the maximum (254 logs), the oldest log is overwritten with the newest log. Periodically start Server Management Tools to check the system event log and save/delete logs as necessary.

  • Page 263: Security

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 9.4 Security Security features are provided in order to protect the server blade hardware and software resources from theft. Additional security functions provided by the BIOS Setup Utility, etc. are also available to help maintain a highly reliable data security system.

  • Page 264: Setting A Password

    Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Setting a Password Start the BIOS Setup Utility. "8.2.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility" (pg.207) Use the [←] [→] keys to select [Security] from the [Main] menu and press the [Enter] key. The [Security] menu appears.
  • Page 265 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide The system shuts down after three invalid password entries. If this happens, turn off the server blade, turn it back on, and then enter the correct password. If you forgot your password and cannot start the server blade, clear the CMOS with the jumper pin on the server blade to delete the password.

  • Page 266: Security When Disposing Of The Server

    Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.4.3 Security When Disposing of the Server ■ Notes regarding the Deletion of Data from the Hard Disk When Disposing of or Transferring the Server When disposing of or transferring a server that has been used, the data in the hard disk may be read and used for unforeseen purposes.

  • Page 267: Backup

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 9.5 Backup This server blade utilizes high reliability components and hard disks, however, as a precautionary measure, it is recommended that periodic backups be made of the data. 9.5.1 Importance of Backups If the data on the server is backed up, it can be restored from the backup data in the event of data corruption in hard disk units due to hardware failures or operational errors.
  • Page 268 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Notes on Operating Backups Notes on using 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 269 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide ● Ejecting Media after Backup Some backup software products provide functions for ejecting media after backup is completed. Such functions will rewind the tape after backup is completed and then eject the media from the drive.

  • Page 270: Restoring The System

    Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.6 Restoring the system In the event of the system file, system configuration, or environment changes during startup being corrupted, use the repair information stored on the recovery disk created at the installation to restore the system. Create a recovery disk when you have installed an OS or changed the system configuration.

  • Page 271: For Windows 2000 Server

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 9.6.2 For Windows 2000 Server • Items Required • Windows 2000 Server CD-ROM • Windows 2000 Server system recovery disk (created beforehand) Insert the Windows 2000 Server CD-ROM after turning on the server.

  • Page 272: Reinstalling The Os

    Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.7 Reinstalling the OS This section explains the procedure for reinstalling the OS. 9.7.1 Checking before OS Reinstallation ■ Deletion of Data from the Disk Reinstalling a disk will delete all the contents of that disk. Please be careful. Save the necessary data and system configuration in a different location.

  • Page 273: Maintenance Service

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 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".

  • Page 274: Contacting Maintenance Support

    Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.8.2 Contacting Maintenance Support Before contacting maintenance support, check the following. For the maintenance support, refer to the "Contact Information" of the "Start Guide". • Model name and product ID of the chassis They are indicated on the label on the chassis. For the label location, refer to the "Start Guide". •...

  • Page 275: Maintenance & Notes

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide 9.9 Maintenance & Notes This section explains the details of the maintenance & notes. 9.9.1 Operations after Replacement of a SAS Module or an Expansion Card Slot Module If the SAS module or the expansion card slot module is replaced due to an error when the array controller function is used for this server blade, the logical drive of the array controller is initialized again after replacement.
  • Page 276 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance...

  • Page 277: Appendix

    Appendix This appendix explains the specifications for the server and internal options. It also covers how to recycle the products. A Server Specifications ......278 B Specifications for Internal Options .

  • Page 278: A Server Specifications

    Appendix Server Specifications This section explains the specifications for the server blade. Diskless type table: Diskless Type Server Specifications Item Functions and Specifications Model PGUX6231A   Type Dual Core Intel Xeon Processor 5050 3GHz/2 × 2MB Frequency/cache Number of 1 (Max.2) installations 1GB (512MB memory ×...

  • Page 279: B Specifications For Internal Options

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Specifications for Internal Options This section explains the specifications and packaged items of internal options for the server blade. When you have bought an internal option as a standard option, check the contents of each optional package before use.

  • Page 280: Memory Specifications

    Appendix Memory Specifications ■ Package • RAM modules (2) ■ Specifications table: Memory Specifications Item Functions and Specifications Product name Memory Module-1GB Memory Module-2GB Memory Module-4GB Model PG-RM1CD PG-RM2CD PG-RM4CD 512MB FB-DIMM × 2 1GB FB-DIMM × 2 2GB FB-DIMM × 2 Component Capacity Clock frequency...

  • Page 281: Fibre Channel Expansion Board Specifications

    PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Fibre Channel Expansion Board Specifications ■ Package • 2 Gbit/s FC I/O Module (1) • Fixing screws (3) • SFP modules (2)* *: Provided only with 2 Gbit/s FC I/O Module (PG-FCD101). ■ Specifications...

  • Page 282: 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 283 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Index CPU Configuration Submenu ...215 CPU socket ..... .27, 28 Advanced Adapter Settings Submenu .
  • Page 284 Expansion cards Replacing the failed unit ... . 202 Available Expansion Card ..191 Specifications ....280 How to Install .
  • Page 285 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User’s Guide Server blade power LED....25 Server blade power switch ....25 Paging File Setting Server Management Tools .
  • Page 286 Numerics 2.5-inch storage bay ....26, 27...
  • Page 287 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User's Guide B7FH-4341-01EN-00 Issued on July, 2006 Issued by FUJITSU LIMITED • The contents 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.

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