Page 1 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Areas Covered Before Reading This Manual This section explains the notes for your safety and conventions used in this manual. Make sure to read this section. Chapter 1 Overview This chapter explains component names of this Server Blade as well as an overview of the software provided with this Server Blade.
Page 2: For Your Safety
Note that data protection is not guaranteed when repairs are performed. It is the customer's responsibility to maintain backup copies in advance. In case of data loss, Fujitsu assumes no liability for data maintenance or restoration and damages that occur as a result of the data loss for any reason, except for items covered under warranty.
Page 3 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Content of this manual This Server Blade cannot be installed on chassis other than PRIMERGY BX600 S2/BX600 S3. This manual explains about installing the Server Blade on a PRIMERGY BX600 S3 Chassis. If installing it on a PRIMERGY BX600 S2 chassis, the following restrictions are imposed.
Page 4 ■ Symbols Symbols used in this manual have the following meanings: Expressions Meaning These sections explain prohibited actions and points to note when using this device. Make sure to read these sections. These sections explain information needed to operate the hardware and software properly. Make sure to read these sections.
Page 5 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ Abbreviations The following expressions and abbreviations are used throughout this manual. table: Abbreviations of Product Names Product names Expressions and abbreviations PRIMERGY BX600 This server or the server (Refers to the entire blade server.)
Page 6: Reference Information
■ Latest information about software provided with this server For the latest information regarding ServerStart, ServerView 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 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 BX600 Blade Server ........14 1.2 Supplied Software .
Page 8 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.1 Creating Driver Disks ........64 4.1.1 Required Driver Disks .
Page 9 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 5.7.4 VLAN ........... .123 5.7.5 Local Address Setting .
Page 10 7.8 BIOS Setting with Expansion Card Installed ....164 7.9 Connection Examples of an External Option Device ..165 7.9.1 Connection of a Backup Cabinet ......165 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.1 Switch Block Settings .
Page 11 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 9.6 Restoring the system ....... . . 218 9.6.1 For Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2003 x64 .
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
Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 BX600 Blade Server 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 S4 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 Chapter 1 Overview ● Monitoring and remote operations using the Management Blade The Management Blade enables you to monitor blades and the power supply unit, fan, and temperature in the Chassis. You can also turn on the Chassis and Server Blades remotely from the management terminal via the Management Blade.
Page 17 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 32 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
Chapter 1 Overview 1.2 Supplied Software The following software is supplied together with the server. ServerStart supports setting up the system and high reliability tools prevent troubles while server system is running. 1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart ServerStart is an initial setup support tool for PRIMERGY. It offers simple procedures for setup and proper installation for recommended drivers.
Page 19: Network Configuration
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Some operations such as a license window and media replacements are required to be performed manually. High reliability tools are software with comprehensive strength for stable system operation of the server management. ■ Merit with ServerStart setup ●...
Page 20 Chapter 1 Overview ■ Intuitive user interface The intuitive user interface allows you to easily set the necessary information. ● Main window When ServerStart starts up, the following window appears. The window and tool bar differ, depending on the mode. ●...
Page 21: High Reliability Tools
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide ● Wizard window Clicking a wizard displays a wizard window. Set each item 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 an explanation for setting the item.
Page 22: System Diagnosis Support Tools
Chapter 1 Overview For notes of security for ServerView, refer to "● Security" in Section "1.1.7 Note", ServerView User’s Guide. ● Maintenance support tool [HRM/server] HRM/server performs the server maintenance operation promptly and surely to retain stable system operation. ● Early detection of a disk problem [RAID Management Tool] RAID Management Tool monitors a configured disk array performance.
Page 23: Installing High Reliability Tools
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 1.2.3 Installing High Reliability Tools Collective installation all high reliability tools may be made by specifying them in "Application Wizard". The following high reliability tools are installed with ServerStart. table: High reliability tools installation...
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 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide When the following operations are performed, the same function as the maintenance switch can be used. 1. Press the KVM select switch for 5 seconds or longer and release it. The KVM select LED is lit.
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 S4 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 to LAN port 6 (1Gbps) The onboard LAN port 1 to LAN port 6 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" ( P. 168). 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 S4 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: Chapter 2 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: Preparation On The Server
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.1 Preparation on the Server Before starting installation, install internal options to the server and perform necessary hardware settings. 2.1.1 Installing Internal Options Before installing internal options, refer to each option manual and be sure to read the notes. ●...
Page 33 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ USB floppy disk drive and USB CD/DVD drive To use the PRIMERGY Startup Disc, connect the USB floppy disk drive and USB CD/DVD drive to the Server Blade to be installed. Use the USB Cable to connect them before turning the power on the Server Blade.
Page 34 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation ● Cautions applicable when the OS is Windows Server 2003 R2 / Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition / Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition 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 S4 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 an USB CD/DVD drive (change of device priority sequence) When using the USB CD/DVD drive, 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" ( p.188).
Page 37: Selecting The Installation Method
When installing the OS for the first time, there are multiple installation methods. Refer to the following to decide on the method. Linux For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu What OS will you use? PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 38: Supported Os
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.2.1 Supported OS The following OS can be installed with using ServerStart V6.711. ® ® • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition ® ® • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition ® ® • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition ®...
Page 39: Precautions On Installation
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 2.3 Precautions on Installation Read the following notes before starting OS installation. 2.3.1 Installation Partition Size For installation using ServerStart, the installation partition size can be set as follows. • Maximum size: 2TB •...
Page 40: Notes On A Multiple Lan Adapter Configuration
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.3.3 Notes on a Multiple LAN Adapter Configuration Using the OS installation wizard of ServerStart, you can configure multiple LAN adapters (network adapters) on the system. However, there are the following limitations. ● Adapter numbers To configure multiple LAN adapters (PG-2861L/PG-LND201, etc.), select the adapter numbers in order of Adapter 1 and Adapter 2, and enter settings for each adapter.
Page 41: Setting Up The Printer
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ License for use of system for ServerStart "License for Use of System for ServerStart" linked from the ServerStart startup window is a license for use of Windows PE contained in ServerStart of the PRIMERGY Startup Disc. Windows PE for starting up ServerStart can be only used for installing Windows Server 2003 R2 and Windows Server 2003, provided under a separate legal license.
Page 42: Onboard Controller And Expansion Cards Supported By Serverstart
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.3.5 Onboard Controller and Expansion Cards Supported by ServerStart ServerStart supports automatic driver installation for the following expansion cards. table: Automatic Expansion Card Driver Installation Name Model Onboard SAS (array) controller PCI-E Onboard LAN PCI-E Onboard VGA Eth.
Page 43: Chapter 3 Os Installation Using Serverstart
Chapter 3 OS Installation using ServerStart This chapter explains how to install the OS in the server using ServerStart. 3.1 Quick Installation Mode ......3.2 Expert Mode .
Page 44: Quick Installation Mode
Chapter 3 OS Installation using ServerStart 3.1 Quick Installation Mode In this quick installation mode, the OS is installed after configuring minimum required settings. To install the OS quickly and easily, use the quick installation mode. Connect the USB CD/DVD drive and USB floppy disk drive to the Server Blade. Use the USB cable to connect the USB CD/DVD drive and USB floppy disk drive.
Page 45 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Insert the ServerStart floppy disk. Make sure that "on local drive (floppy/USB stick)" and "A:" are selected and click [Continue]. Set the ServerStart floppy disk in the write-enabled state. The [Initialization of ServerStart core running] window appears and the ServerStart initialization process starts.
Page 46 Chapter 3 OS Installation using ServerStart Click [Accept]. The [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. Select [Quick Installation (Windows only)] and click [Next]. The [Select the Boot Controller and Boot Disk] window appears.
Page 47 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Set configuration of the RAID and disks and click [Next]. To install the OS while maintaining the established RAID environment Select [Logical Disk 0] and specify partition size to be created. One partition can be created. Select [Logical Disk 0] even if the RAID is not required to be created.
Page 48 Chapter 3 OS Installation using ServerStart Select the OS to be installed and click [Next]. The [Configure your unattended Windows Installation] window appears. Set the items and click [Next]. The [Summary] window appears. Confirm the settings and click [Start Installation]. Click [Start now].
Page 49 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Eject the CD/DVD and floppy disk and click [OK]. The system is restarted. The system continues the installation operation after restart. Setup of OS GUI and installation of LAN utility, Service Pack, and Active Directory are performed automatically.
Page 50: Expert Mode
Chapter 3 OS Installation using ServerStart 3.2 Expert Mode In the expert mode, start up Disk Manager, format the installation partition, and install the OS. Use this mode only when you want to perform installation while maintaining the existing partitions. 3.2.1 Starting Up the Expert Mode Start up the expert mode.
Page 51 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Set the ServerStart floppy disk, and ensure that "Removable media" and "A:" are selected. Click [Continue]. The [Initialization of ServerStart core running] window appears and the ServerStart initialization process starts. Depending on hardware configuration, this process may take a few minutes. After completion, the license agreement window appears.
Page 52 Chapter 3 OS Installation using ServerStart Select [Expert Installation] and click [Next]. 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 been created."...
Page 53 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 observe them carefully. Important information such as limitations on configuration of hard disk units is described.
Page 54: Disk Manager
Chapter 3 OS Installation using ServerStart 3.2.2 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 55: Os Installation Wizard
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 3.2.3 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 setup windows vary depending on the OS to be installed. For example, operation on Server 2003 R2 is given below.
Page 56 Chapter 3 OS Installation using ServerStart The [Computer Identification] window appears. Set items and click [next]. The [Installation Directory and Time Zone] window appears.
Page 57 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Set items and click [next]. The [User Name] window appears. Set items and click [next]. The [Display Settings] window appears. Set items and click [next]. The [Network Protocol] window appears.
Page 58 Chapter 3 OS Installation using ServerStart 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 t box of the components to be installed.
Page 59 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Set items and click [next]. The [Services] window appears. Simple Network Management Protocol is always installed. Click [Properties] to change the set- tings. Set items and click [leave wizard]. The display returns to the expert mode window.
Page 60: Application Wizard
Chapter 3 OS Installation using ServerStart 3.2.4 Application Wizard Set configurations for installation of high reliability tools. Open those windows and confirm the settings carefully. Click [Application Wizard: Select additional software components]. The application wizard appears. From the list in [Installable applications], select application software to be installed and click [>>].
Page 61: Starting Os Installation
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 3.2.5 Starting OS Installation Install the OS to the server. Notes on the Installation When the installation partition is not empty, a confirmation message appears. Unless otherwise considered as problem, click [OK] to continue the installation procedure.
Page 62 Chapter 3 OS Installation using ServerStart When a message prompts you to insert the OS CD/DVD, insert the CD/DVD and click [OK]. For Windows Server 2003 / Windows Server 2003 x64 1. Insert the OS CD/DVD (Installation disc). The license agreement window appears. 2.
Page 63: Manual Os Installation
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation This chapter explains how to install the OS without using ServerStart. 4.1 Creating Driver Disks ......4.2 Starting Manual Installation .
Page 64: Chapter 4 Manual Os Installation
Onboard VGA Onboard LAN controller Driver provided with the PRIMERGY Startup Disc Onboard array controller PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Onboard SAS/RAID Driver for Windows Server 2003 x64 V1.25.05.00 Driver provided with the PRIMERGY Startup Disc Eth. Ctrl 2x1Gbit PCI-E 1000-BASE-T lp (PG-2861L)
Page 65: How To Create Driver Disks [Floppybuilder Function]
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 PRIMERGY Startup Disc Onboard VGA Driver provided with the PRIMERGY Startup Disc...
Page 66 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Click [Start] − [All Programs] − [Fujitsu Siemens ServerStart] – [ServerStart (Start from DVD)]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. ● For creation on the server Connect the USB CD/DVD drive and USB floppy disk drive to the Server Blade.
Page 67 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Click [Accept]. The [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. Click [Expert Installation] and click [OK]. The [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. Eject the ServerStart floppy disk.
Page 68 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 [Drivers Diskettes (for Windows Server 2003)] or [Drivers Diskettes (for Windows Server 2003 x64)].
Page 69: Starting Manual Installation
Create driver disks. Prepare the necessary drivers before installing Windows Server 2003 x64. Some drivers are created from the PRIMERGY Startup Disc, 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" ( p.64).
Page 70 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation After the [Windows Server 2003 x64 Setup] window appears, press the [F6] key. 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... This message will be displayed for a short time after the setup window (blue screen) appears.
Page 71 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 3. Click [Next]. Follow the instructions in the window to perform installation. 4. When the "InstallShieled(R) wizard has completed" message appears, eject the PRIMERGY Startup Disc from the CD/DVD drive and click [Finish] to restart the system.
Page 72: Installing Windows Server 2003
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.2.2 Installing Windows Server 2003 Create driver disks. Prepare necessary drivers before installing Windows Server 2003. Some drivers are created from the PRIMERGY Startup Disc. For how to create driver disks, refer to "4.1 Creating Driver Disks" ( p.64). Connect the USB CD/DVD drive and USB floppy disk drive to the Server Blade.
Page 73 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Install the Drivers for onboard array controller manually. 1. When the following message appears, press the [S] key. To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S.
Page 74: Installing Linux
The installation of Windows Server 2003 has completed. ● Before starting operation After OS installation, refer to "Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation" ( p.85) and perform necessary operations. 4.2.3 Installing Linux For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 75: 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 76: Updating Lan Drivers
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation • When a recognized network adapter is present Perform "4.3.2 Updating LAN Drivers" ( p.76) on the LAN device name under [Network adapters], then "4.3.3 Installing the LAN Driver" ( p.79) on [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices].
Page 77 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Insert the PRIMERGY Startup Disc. 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].
Page 78 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation When AFT is already created, the virtual adapter below exists. Do not select it. •Intel(R) Advanced Network Service Virtual Adapter Insert the PRIMERGY Startup Disc. Double-click the icon of the LAN device. The properties are displayed. Click the [Driver] tab and click [Updating Driver].
Page 79: Installing The Lan Driver
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 4.3.3 Installing the LAN Driver Perform the following procedures for all the [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices] in [Device Manager]. ■ For Windows Server 2003 x64 ● For Onboard LAN Insert the PRIMERGY Startup Disc.
Page 80 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Click [Finish]. Click [Close] to exit the properties window. Eject the PRIMERGY Startup Disc and restart the Server Blade. ● For 1Gbit/s Ethernet I/O Module (PG-LND201) Insert the PRIMERGY Startup Disc. The following EXE is executed. \DRIVERS\LAN\Broadcom\Ext\W2K3x64\DrvInst\setup.exe Click [Next].
Page 81 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Double-click [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices]. The properties window for the Ethernet controller appears. Click [Reinstall Driver] in the [General] tab window. The [Device Driver Upgrade Wizard] window appears. Select "Install from the list or specified location" and click [Next].
Page 82: Installing The Fibre Channel Driver
4.4.1 Windows Server 2003 x64 Create the driver disk. Windows Server 2003 x64 takes different measures in creating driver disks. Create as follows using the PRIMERGY Startup Disc or downloaded file from the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com). Creating from PRIMERGY Startup Disc Copy all the files stored in the following folder.
Page 83: Windows Server 2003
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Select "Not searching, and select installation driver”, and click [Next]. Click [Use Disk]. Enter floppy disk drive (A:\) in "Copy files from manufacture" and click [OK]. Driver installation starts. Click [Finish]. Click [Exit].
Page 84 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation...
Page 85 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 ....5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery .
Page 86: 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 87 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 88 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 89 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 90 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 91 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Restart the system. The setting is enabled after the system is restarted. ■ Rebooting after OS dump setting Rebooting may not be executed when the server fails even if rebooting has been set after obtaining dumping.
Page 92: 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 93 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 94: 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 95: How To Store The Bios Information With Server Management Tools
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 operating, if the ServerView "OS Boot Monitoring" function is enabled, disabled it (it is "Disabled"...
Page 96: 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 97: Creating Maintenance Tools
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 98 A massage appears that "The publisher could not be verified. Are you sure you want to run this software?" 2. Click [Run]. Execute "SeStSetup.exe" in the disk when [Fujitsu ServerStart Setup] window is not displayed. Check the checkbox of [Classic] only and click [OK].
Page 99: Uninstalling Serverstart
ServerStart has been installed to the client computer. ■ Uninstalling ServerStart Uninstall ServerStart on the client computer according to the following procedure when necessary. Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [Fujitsu Siemens ServerStart] – [Uninstall ServerStart]. Click [OK]. When the uninstallation is executed successfully, ServerStart is deleted.
Page 100: Creating "Server Management Tools" Disk
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.4.2 Creating "Server Management Tools" Disk Start up ServerStart and confirm that the FloppyBuilder window is displayed. Click [Server Management Tools]. Click the tool to be created. Insert the prepared floppy disk by following the message. Perform the subsequent operations according to the messages on the window.
Page 101: Notes Before Operating The Server
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 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 102: Notes On Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation ■ For Windows Server 2003 Click [Start] – [Administrative Tools] – [Computer Management]. Click [Disk Management]. Right-click the partition to change the letter and click [Change Drive Letter and Path]. The [Change Drive Letter and Path] window appears. Click [Edit].
Page 103: Using Network Startup (Pxe)
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 5.5.4 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 " Booting the Server Blade with PXE" ( p.36).
Page 104 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation • If KVM switching is frequently performed during Windows booting, the keyboard or mouse may be recognized improperly, and i8042prt.sys may generate error logs in the event viewer system log. If the keyboard and mouse operate properly, those logs can be ignored. If they do not operate properly, restart the system and they will be recognized normally.
Page 105: Lan Driver Advanced Setup [Bacs]
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 106 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 107 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ For Windows Server 2003 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. Execute the following file contained in the PRIMERGY Startup Disc.
Page 108: Teaming Function
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.6.2 Teaming Function In this Server Blade, teaming is possible with any Intel/Broadcom adapter. ■ Create a team Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [Broadcom] – [Broadcom Control Suite2]. Broadcom Control Suite2 starts. Click [Tools] – [Create a Team]. The [Broadcom Teaming Wizard] window appears.
Page 109 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Click [Next]. The [Creating/Modifying a Team: Team Name] window appears. Assign your team a unique name, and click [Next]. The [Creating/Modifying a Team: Team Type] window appears.
Page 110 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Select the type of team you want to create, and click [Next]. An explanation for when [Smart Load Balancing (TM) and Failover (SLB)] is selected is explained in the example. The [Creating/Modifying a Team: Assigning Team Members] window appears. Specify which adapters to include in the team, and click [Next].
Page 111 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Specify whether you want a standby member for the team, and click [Next]. The [Creating/Modifying a Team: Configuring LiveLink] window appears. You can select Auto-Fallback Disable Mode if you use the member as a standby member.
Page 112 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Specify whether you want to create a VLAN, and click [Next]. The completion window appears. Click [Finish]. The following window appears. Click [Yes]. The following window appears.
Page 113 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Click [OK]. Returns to the initialization screen. Some adapters that have been selected are displayed as one virtual adapter when completing the team settings. ■ Delete a team Click [Start] – [All Programs] – [Broadcom] – [Broadcom Control Suite2].
Page 114: Vlan Setup Procedure
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.6.3 VLAN Setup Procedure Start up BACS. Click [Start] – [Control Panel] – [Broadcom Control Suite 2]. Right-click a LAN adapter or the Team name of a Teamed Up adapter and click [Create VLAN] or [Add VLAN] from the displayed menu. A LAN adapter is displayed with a mark.
Page 115 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Click [Next]. The [Creating/Modifying a VLAN: Naming] window appears. Enter the VLAN Name, click [Next]. The [Creating/Modifying a VLAN: Tagging] window appears. You cannot use a "VLAN Name" that has already been used. Enter another set value.
Page 116 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation When selecting "Tagged" The [Creating/Modifying a VLAN: Tag Value] window appears. 1. Specify the VLAN tag value (1 to 4094), and click [Next]. 2. Click [OK]. The [Creating/Modifying a VLAN: Additional VLANs] window appears. Select [Yes] when adding another VLAN or select [No] when adding additional VLANs has completed, and click [Next].
Page 117 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide When adding a team has completed, select the procedure in the above window, and click [Finish]. The following window appears. Click [Yes]. The following window appears. Click [OK].
Page 118: Lan Driver Advanced Setup [Intel® Proset]
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.7 LAN Driver Advanced Setup ® [Intel PROSet] ® "Intel PROSet" is a tool for configuring details on the LAN driver. This is used in the following cases. • Use the Teaming function between LAN cards •...
Page 119: Notes On Referring To The Intel® Proset Help Topics
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide ® 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 120 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 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 121: Event Logs
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ 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 122 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 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) Warning The primary adapter could not detect the next probe: (Adapter name) Cause: The team may be divided into groups.
Page 123: Vlan
• 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...
Page 124: Creating A Vlan
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation • You can only set ten or less VLANs to a LAN port. • For Windows Server 2003, configure maximum four VLANs that enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP in the entire system. ■ Creating a VLAN Follow the steps below to create a VLAN.
Page 125: Local Address Setting
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ 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 126: Jumbo Frame
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 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. Configure setting for Jumbo frame according to the following procedures. Log on to the Server Blade with administrator privileges.
Page 127 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 ......128 6.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] .
Page 128: Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools 6.1 RAID Management Tool RAID Management Tool is software that performs array configuration, disk initialization and disk array monitoring. Refer to the manual in the "Array Controller Document and Tool CD" for installation procedures and use. 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 129: Server Monitoring Tool [Serverview]
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 6.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] ServerView constantly monitors the status of the servers' hardware in the network and provides a console with which the administrator can check the status of all the servers at a glance. When using ServerView, the server hardware is monitored all the time.
Page 130: Installing Serverview
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools ● Temperature monitoring ServerView monitors the temperature. In an environment where ServerView is not applied, the increased temperature inside the server, due to the fan problem described above, cannot be detected and the system stop cannot be prevented. In order to detect the problem, the server must reboot to run the BIOS Setup Utility or the Server Management Tools.
Page 131: Setting Required After Installation
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 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 132: Maintenance Support Tool [Hrm/Server]
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools 6.3 Maintenance Support Tool [HRM/server] HRM/server is software that supports quick and proper maintenance work to ensure stable system operation. 6.3.1 Installing HRM/server ● When installed using ServerStart If the OS is installed using ServerStart, HRM/server will be installed at once with the OS and other high reliability tools.
Page 133: Solving Problems Early [Dsnap]
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 6.4 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 134 Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools...
Page 135: Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options This chapter explains how to install internal options on this Server Blade. 7.1 Before Installing Internal Options ....136 7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover .
Page 136: Before 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 137 For secure use of PRIMERGY, use the product shown in the system configuration diagram when installing optional products (such as internal/external optionals and USB devices etc). Note that FUJITSU does not guarantee any server operations if any third party optional devices are used.
Page 138: 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 S3 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide".
Page 139 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 Blade before attaching the top cover back into place.
Page 140: 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 S3 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide".
Page 141: Available Cpus And Notes
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 142: 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 S3 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 143 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 144 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 Heat sink...
Page 145: Defective Cpu Disconnection Function
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 146: 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 147: Location Of Memory Module Installation
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 148 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 149 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 150: 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 S3 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide" Touch a metal part of the Chassis to discharge static electricity.
Page 151: Defective Memory Disconnection Function
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Install the Server Blade to the Chassis. → "4.2 Installing Server Blades" in "BX600 S3 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 152: 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 153: Available Expansion Card Slot Modules/Expansion Cards And Notes
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 154: 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 155: How To Install An Expansion Card Slot Module
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 S3 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide" Touch a metal part of the Chassis to discharge static electricity.
Page 156 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 157: Installing An Expansion Board
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 7.6 Installing an Expansion Board One expansion board can be installed in this Server Blade. When the expansion board is installed, you can connect to external devices, etc. through the Network Blade. • When installing or removing an expansion board, make sure to remove the Server Blade from the Chassis.
Page 158: Available Expansion Boards
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 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 PG-FCD201 4Gbit/s FC I/O Module (*1) 2Gbit/s FC I/O Module PG-FCD102 1Gbit/s Ethernet I/O Module PG-LND201 *1: If installing this expansion board, it cannot be installed in a BX600 S3 Chassis.
Page 159 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Fix the expansion board using the screws supplied with the board. Screws Attach the top cover. "7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover" (p.138) Install the Server Blade to the Chassis. → "4.2 Installing Server Blades" in "BX600 S3 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide"...
Page 160: Installing An Internal Hard Disk Unit
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 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. For details on how to remove the Server Blade from the Chassis, refer to "BX600 S3 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide".
Page 161: Location Of Internal Hard Disk Units Installation
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 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 162: How To Install The Internal Hard Disk Unit
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.7.3 How to Install the Internal Hard Disk Unit Turn off the Server Blade. → "3.3 Turning Off the Server" in "BX600 S3 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide" Touch a metal part of the Chassis to discharge static electricity. Remove the dummy unit from the bay to accommodate an internal hard disk unit.
Page 163: Replacing The Failed Internal Hard Disk Unit
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ How to remove the internal hard disk unit Turn off the Server Blade. → "3.3 Turning Off the Server" in "BX600 S3 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide" Touch a metal part of the Chassis to discharge static electricity.
Page 164: Bios Setting With Expansion Card Installed
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 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 4Gbit/s FC I/O Module (PG- FCD201), 2Gbit/s FC I/O Module (PG-FCD102), 1Gbit/s Ethernet I/O Module (PG- LND201), Eth.
Page 165: Connection Examples Of An External Option Device
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 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 card installed in the expansion card slot module.
Page 166 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options...
Page 167: 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 ......168 8.2 BIOS Setup Utility .
Page 168: 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 169: Bios Setup Utility
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 170 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 171 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 172: 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 173: Advanced Menu
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 174: 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 175: Usb Configuration Submenu
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 176: 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 177: Cpu Configuration Submenu
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 178: 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 179: Server Menu
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 180: 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 181 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide table: Items on the ASR&R Submenu Item Setting Description OS Boot Watchdog Timer • Disabled (Initial value) Sets whether to enable or disable the OS Boot • Enabled Monitoring function, when ServerView is installed to the OS.
Page 182 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 183: Cpu Status Submenu
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 184: 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 Scrubbing...
Page 185: Console Redirection Submenu
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 186: 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 187: Boot Menu
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 188: 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 189: Exit Menu
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 190 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities...
Page 191: Operation And Maintenance
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance This chapter explains the maintenance to be performed after server operations start. 9.1 Daily Maintenance ......192 9.2 Troubleshooting .
Page 192: Chapter 9 Operation And Maintenance
This section explains how to perform maintenance during operations. ● PRIMERGY information For the latest information on PRIMERGY, update modules, drivers and the software, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website. http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/server/ia/driver/ Regarding BIOS and firmware, contact to Fujitsu Support Office. Refer to the following website.
Page 193: Troubleshooting
Maintenance Support" ( p.221) and collect the required information. ● PRIMERGY information For the latest information on PRIMERGY, update modules, drivers and the software, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website. http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/server/ia/driver/ Regarding BIOS and firmware, contact to Fujitsu Support Office. Refer to the following website.
Page 194: Server Blade
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Server Blade ● The Server Blade will not turn on, or the power LED on the front of the Server Blade does not light up • Check whether the Server Blade is securely installed in the Server Blade slot of the Chassis. •...
Page 195 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 196 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 197: Floppy Disk Drive
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 198: 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), deal with it according to the following table. When checking/changing the settings of the BIOS Setup Utility, refer to "8.2 BIOS Setup Utility"...
Page 199 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 200: 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 201 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 202: 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 contents. ■ Trouble at a ServerStart startup ● After a boot from PRIMERGY Startup Disc, nothing is displayed on the screen.
Page 203: Windows Server 2003
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ Application software which uses tftp client function (tftp.exe) does not operate properly For the system on which Windows Server 2003 is installed, since the tftp client function (tftp.exe) is not installed by default, and application software which uses the tftp client function (tftp.exe) does not operate properly.
Page 204 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance This error results from that the LAN driver for the network adapter recognized immediately after the OS installation is not updated. Clicking [Finish] in this window displays the [Help and Support Center] window. Click [X] to close this window.
Page 205: Restoring The System
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide ● Collecting memory dump to other than the system drive If the memory dump is set to be collected to the system drive (C:\), change the settings so that the memory dump can be saved to a drive other than the system drive. For setting procedures, refer to "5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting"...
Page 206 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Time display in Linux OS environment ● Difference in time between the OS and the hardware clock Since the software clock on OS is employed but not the hardware clock functioned in the server for time display in Linux environment, time -lag may occur between the OS and the hardware clock.
Page 207: System Event Log
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 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 areas.
Page 208: Starting And Exiting Server Management Tools
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 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 of the server at hand. Use the USB Cable to connect to the floppy disk drive to the Server Blade.
Page 209: Key Operations
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 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...
Page 210: Viewing/Saving/Deleting The System Event Log
■ Starting the [SYSTEM EVENT LOG (SEL)] window Start Server Management Tools. Select [System Event Log (SEL)], and press the [Enter] key. The [SYSTEM EVENT LOG (SEL)] window appears. FUJITSU SIEMENS SYSTEM EVENT LOG (SEL) COMPUTERS 004 MMM-DD-YYYY HH:MM:SS [*****] ****************************************...
Page 211 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ 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 212: Security
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.4 Security Security features are provided in order to protect the Server Blade hardware and software resources from theft. Additional security functions against unauthorized use provided by the BIOS Setup Utility, etc. are also available to help maintain a highly reliable data security system.
Page 213: Setting A Password
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ Setting a password Start the BIOS Setup Utility. "8.2.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility" (p.169) Use the [←] [→] keys to select [Security] from the [Main] menu and press the [Enter] key.
Page 214: Security When Disposing Of The Server
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 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 215: Backup
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 216 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 217 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 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 218: 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 219: Reinstalling The Os
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 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 Reinstallation deletes all disk contents. Save the necessary data and system configuration in a different location.
Page 220: Maintenance Service
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.8 Maintenance Service This section explains the details of the maintenance service. If the cause of the failure is uncertain or if the original condition cannot be restored, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information". For details about contact information, refer to the "Start Guide".
Page 221: Contacting Maintenance Support
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 9.8.2 Contacting Maintenance Support Before contacting maintenance support, check the following. Fill in the "Configuration Sheet" and "Accident Sheet" of "Configuration Sheets". ■ Item • Model name and product ID of the Chassis They are indicated on the label on the Chassis.
Page 222: Maintenance & Notes
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 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 223: Appendix
Appendix This appendix explains the specifications for the server and internal options. It also covers how to recycle the products. A Server Blade Specifications ..... . . 224 B Specifications for Internal Options .
Page 224: A Server Blade Specifications
Appendix Server Blade Specifications This section explains the specifications for the Server Blade. table: Server Blade Specifications Item Functions and Specifications Product Name PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade Type Diskless type Product ID PGUX624CA Chipset Intel 5000P + ESB2 Standard Dual Core Intel®...
Page 225 *1 *2 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (for x86) *1 *2 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (for Intel64) *1: For details about supported versions, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/server/ia/). *2: The VM function is not supported.
Page 226: B Specifications For Internal Options
Appendix 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. Should it happen that items are missing, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information"...
Page 227: Memory Specifications
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 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 Memory Module-8GB Product ID PG-RM1CE PG-RM2CE PG-RM4CE PG-RM8CE...
Page 228: Expansion Card Slot Module Specifications
Appendix Expansion Card Slot Module Specifications ■ Package • Expansion card slot module (1) ■ Specifications table: Expansion card slot module specifications Item Contents Product name Expansion Card Slot Module Product ID PGBCS103 PGBCS104 PCI-X (64bit 133MHz) × 1 PCI-Express (x4) × 1 PCI slot 40 ×...
Page 229: C External Floppy Disk Drive (Usb) Notes On Usage
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide External Floppy Disk Drive (USB) Notes on Usage The section explains notes on the usage of USB connected floppy disk drive. ■ Notes on floppy disk drive recognition at server startup If the floppy disk drive (USB), with a floppy disk inserted, is not connected at server startup, BIOS cannot recognize the floppy disk drive (USB).
Page 230: D About Switch Blade (Pg-Sw107) Connection
Appendix About Switch Blade (PG-SW107) Connection Explanation about connecting this Server Blade's onboard LAN to BX600 Switch Blade (PG-SW107) and LAN number relation. table: Relation of connection when installing a Switch Blade (PG-SW107) Network blade LAN number Server blade slot Address Slot Port...
Page 231 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide table: Relation of connection when installing a Switch Blade (PG-SW107) Network blade LAN number Server blade slot Address Slot Port Physical Web-UI BIOS NET1 No.1 NIC1 LAN1 NET2 No.2 NIC2 LAN2 Small NET1 No.3...
Page 232 Appendix This Server Blade's onboard LAN has 6 ports, the sequence depends on the OS or manner the LAN driver was installed. When planning a network, pay attention to the LAN numbers, device names in the OS, and local area connection names above. If the OS is Windows, the MAC address, device name, and local connection name can be checked with the "ipconfig /all"...
Page 233: E Recycling
PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide 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.
Page 234 Appendix...
Page 235 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide Index Creating Maintenance Tools ... . .97 Creating the Automated System Recovery Advanced Menu ....173 (ASR) Set .
Page 236 Memory Dump ....86, 204 Memory Dump File Setting ... . . 87 Fan monitoring.
Page 237 PRIMERGY BX620 S4 Server Blade User’s Guide RAID Management Tool ... 22, 128 How to Attach ....139 Recovering the BIOS Information .
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Fujitsu Primergy BX620 S4 User Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 2 Checking before os Installation

Chapter 3 OS Installation Using Serverstart

Chapter 4 Manual os Installation

Chapter 5 Operations after os Installation

Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools

Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options

Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities

Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance

Appendix

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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