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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
Chapter 2
Checking before OS Installation
Chapter3
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 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 necessary operations after starting to use this server as well as daily
care and maintenance.
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 This chapter explains the operations to be performed after OS installation. Be sure to perform those operations before operating the server. 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 S2 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 ■ Entering Commands (Keys) Command entries are displayed in the following way: • At each blank in a command line (such indicated above), press the [Space] key once. • When using Windows, commands are not case sensitive. • CD-ROM drive names are shown as [CD-ROM drive]. Enter your drive name according to your environment.
  • Page 5 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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 This server or the server PRIMERGY BX600 (Refers to the entire blade server.)

  • 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 S2 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 ....... . 64 3.2.1 Starting Up the Preconfiguration Mode ......64 3.2.2 Configure Settings in Wizards .
  • Page 9 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 4.4.4 Latest Drivers ..........126 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting .
  • Page 10 7.3 Installing a CPU ........171 7.3.1 Location of CPU Installation .
  • Page 11 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.2.13 Boot Device Priority Submenu ....... .212 8.2.14 Security Menu .
  • Page 12 9.7 Reinstalling the OS ........270 9.7.1 Checking before OS Reinstallation .

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Overview

    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: Bx600 Blade Server

    This server has the following features. ■ Blade Server PRIMERGY BX600 is a blade server that consists of a chassis and multiple blades. It is a sophisticated high-performance server that enables you to efficiently install a server, 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 S2 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 SCSI interface (Ultra320) 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: Supplied Software

    ServerStart for supporting setup and high reliability tools for avoiding problems during server operation are supplied with this server. 1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart ServerStart is a setup support tool that helps to install PRIMERGY. It offers easy server installation and proper installation of recommended drivers. ■ Installing ServerStart...
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 Overview ● Configuration File (SerStartBatch.ini) A configuration file stores the server setup and client information configured in ServerStart. To create a configuration file, use the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with this server. Store only one file on each floppy disk.

  • Page 19: Network Configuration

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ● Toolbar In Guided Mode / Expert Mode Brings you to Brings you to Changes the size Ends ServerStart. the next page. the previous page. of icons. Brings you to Brings you up Resets the status ON/OFF of the tree display is set.

  • Page 20: Remote Installation

    Chapter 1 Overview ■ Automatic Driver Installation Recommended drivers for automatically recognized expansion cards are installed with the server. This prevents possible mistakes in driver installation, such as installation of an older version or drivers which were not supplied with this server. ■...

  • Page 21: Installing High Reliability Tools

    PROSet is a tool for setting details for using the Teaming function or configuring a VLAN. 1.2.3 Installing High Reliability Tools You can install all high reliability tools provided with PRIMERGY by specifying them in "Application Wizard" when the OS is installed with ServerStart.

  • Page 22: Component Names And Functions

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.3 Component Names and Functions This section explains the component names and functions of the server blade. 1.3.1 Front View of Server Blade a Hard disk status display LED ( Indicates the state of the internal hard disk unit installed at the location of the LED. The following shows the meanings of each LED.

  • Page 23: Daughter Card Active Link Display Led

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide d Daughter card active link display LED ( This LED is on, depending on the daughter card status as follows. table: Daughter card active link display LED LED status Description Lights green One of two ports is establishing a link.

  • Page 24: Server Blade Power Led

    Chapter 1 Overview h Server blade power LED ( ) It is lit or blinks depending on the server blade power status as follows. table: Server blade power LED LED status Description The power is not supplied to the server blades. (The chassis power is not turned on.) Lights green The power is turned on.

  • Page 25: Internal View Of Server Blade

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 1.3.2 Internal View of Server Blade a Daughter card slot Install a daughter card. 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 26: Baseboard

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.3.3 Baseboard [Rear] [Front] a Memory slots b CPU sockets c SCSI connector 1 This connector is connected to 3.5-inch storage bay 1. d SCSI connector 2 This connector is connected to 3.5-inch storage bay 2. e Bridge port connector This bridge port is installed when an expansion card is installed.

  • Page 27: Workflow

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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 28 Chapter 1 Overview...
  • Page 29 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 30: Chapter 2 Checking Before Os Installation

    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 "PRIMERGY ServerBooks" supplied with the server, and "Supplement" supplied with each option. ● Internal options that must be installed before the OS installation Install the internal options in the server blades, and install the blades and options on the chassis.
  • Page 31 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 32 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation ● Cautions Applicable When the OS is Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition or Windows 2000 Advanced Server In the cases below, editing "Boot.ini" file is required. For the procedure for editing the "Boot.ini" file, refer to the manual supplied with the OS.

  • Page 33: Hardware Settings

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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 34 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 "8.2.13 Boot Device Priority Submenu"...

  • Page 35: Scsi Setup Utility

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ SCSI Setup Utility The SCSI Setup Utility is used for configuring the onboard SCSI of this server. When setting or checking before installation, perform the required operations referring to "8.3 SCSI Setup Utility" ( pg.215).

  • Page 36: 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.97). Linux For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY What OS will you use? website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).

  • Page 37: Precautions On Installation

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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, depending on the OS to be installed and format.

  • Page 38: Notes On Configuring Raid

    Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.3.2 Notes on Configuring RAID Take the following notes when you configure a RAID system with internal hard disk units. ■ Hardware Configuration When the OS is installed using ServerStart, only one RAID card can be installed. If you need more cards, install them after OS installation.

  • Page 39: Cautions For Using Serverstart

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 2.3.4 Cautions for Using ServerStart ■ Operating ServerStart Most ServerStart operations are performed with the mouse. Items may not be moved with the [Tab] key or cursor keys. Be sure to use the mouse when operating ServerStart.

  • Page 40: Cautions For Manual Installation

    Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.3.6 Cautions for Manual Installation ■ Checking Onboard Array Controller Setting Disk array configuration on the onboard SCSI array controller must be completed before the OS is installed. To check the onboard SCSI array controller configuration, start up the SCSI Setup Utility. For more details, refer to "8.3 SCSI Setup Utility"...

  • Page 41: Preparation For Using Serverstart On A Client Computer

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 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.
  • Page 42 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation Click [Next]. The [License Agreement] window appears. Select [I accept the license agreement] and click [Next]. The [User Information] window appears. Enter the user information of the software and click [Next]. The [Installation Folder] window appears. Specify the installation folder and click [Next].

  • Page 43: Uninstalling Serverstart

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide On WindowsNT, the CD-ROM is not copied. You must click [No]. The ServerStart CD-ROM is required to start ServerStart. Click [Next]. Installation is executed. If a message prompting you to restart the system appears before or after installation, eject the CD-ROM and restart the system according to the message.
  • Page 44 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation...
  • 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

    It is strongly recommended that only products listed on the following website are connected to the server. PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com) 3.1.1 Starting Up the Guided Mode When you do not configure an array but will perform installation to a server with configured arrays, remove the array before starting up ServerStart.
  • Page 47 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Insert the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with the server. Make sure that "Removable media" and "A:" are selected and click [Create]. Set the ServerStart floppy disk in the write-enabled state. The network setting window for remote installation appears.
  • 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 been created."...
  • Page 49 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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 file. 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 Wizard

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 3.1.3 RAID Wizard Configure RAID. Click [RAID Wizard: Setting for the RAID system]. The [RAID Configuration] window appears. Only array controllers already installed are displayed. The number of hard disk units connected to the array controller is displayed.

  • Page 52: Disk Wizard

    Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1.4 Disk Wizard Create and format hard disk partitions. The disk wizard starts up with the default settings. Be sure to click [MODIFY] to check the settings. Change them as necessary. When restarting the disk wizard after the settings are completed in the guided mode under the disk wizard, save the configuration file.
  • Page 53 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Add, remove, or modify partitions as necessary. Partition size of the FAT file system When "FAT" is selected in [File system] and a value equal to or more than 4095MB or "Auto- matic setting" is specified in [Partition size], the size of created partitions will be 4095MB.
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Modify the partition configuration 1. Select the partition to modify and click [MODIFY]. The [Disk Configuration] window appears. 2. Set each item. • Guided mode After setting each item, click [leave wizard] to exit the disk wizard. When restarting the disk wizard that ended once, save the configuration file.

  • Page 55: Os Installation Wizard

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 3.1.5 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.
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Set items and click [Next]. The [Installation Directory and Time Zone] window appears. Set items and click [Next]. The [User Name] window appears. Set items and click [Next]. The [Display Settings] window appears.
  • Page 57 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Set items and click [Next]. The [Services] window appears. Set items and click [leave wizard]. The OS installation wizard closes.

  • Page 60: Application Wizard

    Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1.6 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 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 3.1.7 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 • If a message prompting you to insert the ServerView CD-ROM appears, insert the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD supplied with the server blade and click [OK]. This message does not appear when ServerView will not be installed or the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD has been inserted already.
  • Page 63 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide When the system restarts, log on to the server using the Administrator account for the local computer. The server setup and OS installation have been completed. Refer to "Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation" ( pg.127) and perform necessary procedures...

  • Page 64: Preconfiguration Mode

    Using the USB CD-ROM Drive / USB Floppy Disk Drive It is strongly recommended that only products listed on the following website are connected to the server. PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com) 3.2.1 Starting Up the Preconfiguration Mode Start up the preconfiguration mode.
  • Page 65 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide When Windows NT is used, or if the CD has not been copied 1. Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM into the client computer's CD-ROM drive. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears.
  • Page 66 Click [Click here to prepare an operating system installation for a PRIMERGY Server]. The [Prepare the installation of an operating system for PRIMERGY Servers] window appears. Before starting installation, click [Cautions for Installation] and read the contents. Important information such as limitations on disk configuration is described.

  • Page 67: Configure Settings In Wizards

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 3.2.2 Configure Settings in Wizards Click the wizards to set items in the following procedure. For setting procedures, refer to description on guided mode wizards ("3.1.2 Open/create a Configuration File" ( pg.50) to "3.1.6 Application Wizard"...

  • Page 68: 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 69: Starting Os Installation

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 3.2.4 Starting OS Installation Install the OS to the server using the created configuration file. During installation, do not use the mouse or keyboard unless it is necessary for installation operations. Otherwise, installation may fail.
  • Page 70 • If a message prompting you to insert the ServerView CD-ROM appears, insert the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD supplied with the server blade and click [OK]. This message does not appear when ServerView will not be installed or the PRIMERGY Document &...

  • Page 71: Expert Mode

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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 72 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Select your keyboard language from the dropdown list and click [OK]. The subsequent start procedure may take several minutes. The [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. Click [Click here to prepare and/or initiate an operating system installation]. The [Select the operating system to be installed] window appears.

  • Page 73: Disk Manager

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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 74: 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.

  • Page 75: Application Wizard

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Set items and click [leave wizard]. The display returns to the expert mode window. 3.3.4 Application Wizard Specify installation of supplied applications such as high reliability tools. For details on the application wizard, refer to "3.1.6 Application Wizard" ( pg.60).
  • Page 76 • If a message prompting you to insert the ServerView CD-ROM appears, insert the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD supplied with the server blade and click [OK]. This message does not appear when ServerView will not be installed or the PRIMERGY Document &...
  • Page 77 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide When a confirmation message to restart appears, click [Restart]. The system restarts and installs high reliability tools. Installation is performed automatically. When a message on installation completion appears, press any key. Restart the system.

  • Page 78: Remote Installation

    It is strongly recommended that only products listed on the following website are connected to the server. PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com) 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 79 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ● Remote Installation Using a PXE Server In remote installation using a PXE server, the network startup (PXE) function of the PXE server starts up the target server and performs installation in preconfiguration mode. This method is used when the target server does not have a CD-ROM or floppy disk drive.

  • Page 80: System Requirements For Remote Resource/Pxe Servers

    Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.4.2 System Requirements for Remote Resource/PXE Servers Because remote installation is performed via a network, the environment must have at least one Windows server and a local area network. In addition, the following environment is required. ■...

  • Page 81: Preparation Of The Pxe Server (When The Pxe Server Is Used)

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ● Checking Server Free Space The following table shows the amount of free space required for each installation resource. table: Free Space Required for Resources Required free Resource space ServerStart About 650MB Windows Server 2003...
  • Page 82 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [Add or Remove Windows Components]. Click the [Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)] service from [Network Services]. The DHCP service is installed. Create and configure a DHCP scope so that the IP address can be distributed. ■...
  • Page 83 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Select the installation folder and click [Next]. To change the installation folder, click [Browse] and select the folder. The [Select Features] window appears. Configure [ServerStart - remote installation] so that it will be installed.
  • Page 84 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [Next]. The [contents tree] window appears. Configure the ServerStart image necessary for network startup (PXE) and click [Next]. The [User account for access to the contents tree] window appears.
  • Page 85 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Specify the user account for the content tree and click [Next]. The [PXE Server] window appears. Select [yes] when the PXE server performs the DHCP service or select [no] when the DHCP and PXE servers are configured separately. Then click [Next].

  • Page 86: Checking Services

    Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [Show Readme file]. The [Readme] window appears. Read the text. When you finish, click [ ] in the upper-right corner of the window to close the [Readme] window. Click [Next]. The image file is copied. The image file copying process takes about 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Page 87 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ● 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.

  • Page 88: 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 supplied with the server blade (for installing ServerView) • Others Create a shared folder for storing resources.

  • Page 89: Starting Remote Installation Using A Pxe Server

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 3.4.5 Starting Remote Installation Using a PXE Server Perform remote installation using a PXE server in the following procedure. Checking the Network Startup (PXE) Setting Checking the MAC Address Creating a Configuration File...
  • Page 90 Click [Click here to prepare an operating system installation for a PRIMERGY Server]. The [Prepare the installation of an operating system for PRIMERGY Servers] window appears. Click [Creation of a ServerStart Configuration file for the installation of an Microsoft Windows Operating System].
  • Page 91 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Configure remote installation. 1. Enter the "MAC address of the target system". 2. Select the "PRIMERGY model type". 3. Specify the "Configuration file" containing the installation settings.
  • Page 92 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [Start Installation]. Installation starts. All disk contents on the target server are deleted. The [ServerStart Boot Manager] window appears. Check that the status is "Waiting for client". 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."...

  • Page 93: Starting Remote Installation Using A Remote Resource Server

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 3.4.6 Starting Remote Installation Using a Remote Resource Server In remote installation using a remote resource server, installation is performed using shared resources on the remote resource server. Perform "3.4.4 Preparation of Remote Resources" ( pg.88) before starting installation.
  • Page 94 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart ■ Starting Installation Start installation from the target server. ● In Guided Mode / Expert Mode Connect the USB CD-ROM drive and USB floppy disk drive to the target 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 95 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Set items in wizards and save the configuration file. For settings in wizards, refer to "3.1 Guided Mode" ( pg.46) or "3.3 Expert Mode" ( pg.71). Set items in wizards and save the configuration file. When using the remote floppy, specify the path to the shared folder for the remote floppy as the configuration file saving location.
  • Page 96 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart ● In Preconfiguration Mode Create a configuration file. For the creation procedure, refer to "3.2 Preconfiguration Mode" ( pg.64). Specify the shared name of the prepared shared folder instead of the local CD-ROM as instal- lation source information.

  • Page 97: 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 supplied with the server blade (for installing ServerView) • Service Pack CD-ROM for the OS to be installed ■...

  • Page 98: 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 99: Installation In Preconfiguration Mode

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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 100 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Start up 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: When the CD has been copied on Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Professional 1.

  • Page 101: Manual Os Installation

    Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation This chapter explains how to install the OS without using ServerStart. 4.1 Creating Driver Disks ......102 4.2 Starting Manual Installation .

  • Page 102: 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. ■ Preparation for Creating Driver Disks You need floppy disks for driver disks.

  • Page 103: Required Driver Disks

    OS standard *1: Created from the ServerStart CD-ROM or the downloaded file from Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http:// primergy.fujitsu.com). For details about how to create, refer to "4.4.1 Windows Server 2003 x64" ( pg.124). ■ For Windows Server 2003 table: Drivers Required for Installing Windows Server 2003...
  • Page 104 Windows 2000, V1.09.11 2 Gbit/s FC I/O Module Fibre Channel Daughter Card Driver for Windows 2000/ 2003, V9.0.0.12 Chipset Intel E7520/E7320 Chipset for Windows 2000/2003 *1: Created from the ServerStart CD-ROM For the latest drivers, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).

  • Page 105: How To Create Driver Disks

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 4.1.2 How to Create Driver Disks Driver disks are created from the ServerStart CD-ROM using the ServerStart FloppyBuilder function. ■ 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: ●...
  • Page 106 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation If a configuration file already exists in the ServerStart floppy disk and [OK] is clicked without clicking [Create], the [ServerStart Unattended Mode] window appears. Make sure to click [Exit]. The [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. If [Start] is clicked in the [ServerStart Unattended Mode] window, the installation of the server will start and all disk contents will be deleted.
  • Page 107 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ Creating Driver Disks Start up ServerStart and confirm that the [Welcome to ServerStart] window is displayed. Click [FloppyBuilder]. The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears. Click [Drivers Diskettes]. The [FloppyBuilder Driver Disk] window appears.

  • Page 108: Starting Manual Installation

    It is strongly recommended that only products listed on the following website are connected to the server. PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com) When using the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, the Windows 2000 Server can be manually installed only from the CD-ROM of the Windows 2000 Server to which Service Pack 3 or later has been applied.

  • Page 109: Installing Windows Server 2003 X64

    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.102).

  • Page 110: Installing Windows Server 2003

    Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 6. If "Connect Windows Update to search software?" message appears, check "No, not this time". 7. Click [Next]. 8. Select [Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced)] and click [Next]. 9. Select [Find an optimum driver (Recommended)] and click [Next]. 10.
  • Page 111 S. 2. When the "Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:" message appears, insert the "PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Onboard SCSI/RAID Driver for Windows 2003, V1.09.11" driver disk created from the ServerStart CD-ROM, and press the [Enter] key.
  • Page 112 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Install the chipset driver. 1. Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM into the drive of the server. When the ServerStart window appears, exit ServerStart. 2. Execute the following command on the ServerStart CD-ROM. [CD-ROM drive]:\DRIVERS\ChipSet\Intel\infinst_autol.exe The installation wizard starts up. 3.

  • Page 113: Installing Windows 2000 Server

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide When console redirection is valid for BIOS Setup Utility setting (the set value at the time of purchase is enabled), the Emergency Management Service (EMS), which uses serial port A on Windows Server 2003 is enabled if manual installation is performed as in the above procedure.
  • Page 114 S. 2. When the "Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:" message appears, insert the "PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Onboard SCSI/RAID Driver for Windows 2000, V1.09.11" driver disk created from the ServerStart CD-ROM, and press the [Enter] key.
  • Page 115 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 2. Execute the following command on the ServerStart CD-ROM. [CD-ROM drive]:\DRIVERS\ChipSet\Intel\infinst_autol.exe The installation wizard starts up. 3. Click [Next]. Follow instructions in the window to perform installation. 4. When the "InstallShield(R) wizard has completed." message appears, remove the ServerStart CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive and click [Finish] to restart the system.

  • Page 116: Installing Linux

    Perform the necessary procedures. 4.2.4 Installing Linux For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com). 4.2.5 Installing the Class Driver for Unknown Device After Windows 2000 Server was installed, GEM318 (SAF-TE controller) is recognized as an unknown device.
  • Page 117 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Copy the files below stored in the "[CD-ROM drive]:\DRIVERS\DriverLess\W2k" folder of the ServerStart CD-ROM to "C:\winnt\inf". "stmscsi.cat" "stmscsi.inf" Right-click [My Computer] icon on the desktop and click [Manage]. Click [Device Manager]. Double-click [SDR GEM318 SCSI Processor Device] under [Other devices].

  • Page 118: Installing The Lan Driver

    Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.3 Installing the LAN Driver This section explains the procedure for installing the driver. 4.3.1 Checking Network Adapter The driver installation procedure differs depending on whether the network adapter was recognized during the OS installation. Log on to the server blade with administrator privileges.

  • Page 119: Updating Lan Drivers

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide • When a recognized network adapter is present Perform "4.3.2 Updating LAN Drivers" ( pg.119) on the LAN device name under [Network adapters], then "4.3.3 Installing the LAN Driver" ( pg.121) on [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices].
  • Page 120 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM to the server. 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 121: Installing The Lan Driver

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Double-click the icon of the LAN device. The properties are displayed. Click the [Driver] tab and click [Update Driver]. The [Hardware Update Wizard] window appears. Select [Install the software automatically] and click [Next].
  • Page 122 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Click [Next]. Drivers installation starts. Click [Finish]. Click [Close] to exit the properties window. Eject the ServerStart CD-ROM and restart the server blade. ■ For Windows Server 2003 The driver installation procedure varies depending on whether the network adapter is recognized at OS installation.

  • Page 123: Latest Drivers

    The "Digital signature was not found" message may appear. If it appears, click [Yes] to continue the operations. When the [Overwriting the Files] window appears, normally do not overwrite the files (select [Do not overwrite all files]). 4.3.4 Latest Drivers The latest drivers, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).

  • Page 124: Installing The Fibre Channel Driver

    Windows Server 2003 x64 takes different measures in creating driver disks. Create as follows using the ServerStart CD-ROM or downloaded file from the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com). Creating from ServerStart CD-ROM Copy all the files stored in the following folder.

  • Page 125: Windows Server 2003

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 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 "Fibre Channel Daughter Card Driver for Windows 2000/2003, V9.0.0.12"...

  • Page 126: Windows 2000 Server

    Select [Floppy disk drive] in [Search location options] and click [Next]. Message "The next device driver was found." appears. Click [Next]. The driver will be installed. Click [Finish]. Click [Close]. 4.4.4 Latest Drivers The latest drivers, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
  • Page 127 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 ....128 5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery .

  • Page 128: 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 129 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ● Small Memory Dump Minimum amount of useful information for problem identification is recorded. If this option is specified, a new file is created each time the system unexpectedly stops. History of such files is stored in the directory displayed in [Small dump directory].
  • Page 130 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Perform the following setting procedures. 1. In the [Write debugging information] section, select the memory dump file type. • Small memory dump (64KB) Minimum information is recorded to the memory dump file. Each time a fatal error occurs, a new file is created in the directory specified in [Small dump directory].
  • Page 131 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Click the [Advanced] tab. Click [Change] in the [Virtual memory] section. The [Virtual Memory] window appears. Specify the drive where the paging file is to be created. In [Drive], select the drive where the system is installed.

  • Page 132: How To Obtain Memory Dump For Windows 2000 Server

    Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Select [Custom size] and enter a value in [Initial size]. The value depends on the type of the set dump file. Specify a value larger than the value shown in [Recommended] in [Total paging file size for all drives].
  • Page 133 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide • Required size Installed physical memory x 1.3 ● Kernel Memory Dump Information of only kernel memory space is recorded. When the system unexpectedly stops, the process that records information to the log file is speeded up. According to the amount of memory installed in the server, available area of 50 to 800MB is required for the paging file in the boot volume.
  • Page 134 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click the [Advanced] tab and click [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. • Small memory dump (2MB or more) Minimum information is recorded to the memory dump file.
  • Page 135 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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 136 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Specify the drive where the paging file is to be created. In [Drive], select the drive where the system is installed. The selected drive is displayed in [Drive] in [Paging file size for selected drive]. Specify the [Initial size].

  • Page 137: Creating A Disk For System Recovery

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery If the installation of the OS was performed manually, create a system recovery disk. If the system file, system configuration or environment setting change at startup, etc., are damaged, such data can be reconstructed using the recovery information stored in the created system recovery disk.

  • Page 138: Creating A System Recovery Disk For Windows 2000 Server

    Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation When the process is completed, a message appears. Eject the floppy disk according to the message and put a label on it. Label example: Windows Automated System Recovery Disk: Backup.bkf, Created at 12:00 04/ 01/2005 Click [OK] to exit [Backup Utility].

  • Page 139: Storing The System Setting Information

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 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 140: How To Store The Bios Information With Server Management Tools

    Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation • If an error message appears while running Server Management Tools, respond to the message ■ according to " Server Management Tools Error Messages" ( pg.248). • Do not recover information on other server blades or BIOS backup data of a different version. The system status may become unstable.

  • Page 141: Recovering Bios Information With Server Management Tools

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Check that the storing information file is created. Enter the following command and press the [Enter] key. A:\SMT\>dir Check that "SAVECMOS.BIN" and "nvram.enu" are created. Storing procedure is completed. The server can now be turned off safely.
  • Page 142 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation When the DOS prompt window appears, enter the following command and press the [Enter] key. A:\SMT\>dir Check that BIOS save information files "SAVECMOS.BIN" and "nvram.enu" are stored in the floppy disk. Do not recover BIOS backup data of a different version or information on other server blades. The system status may become unstable.

  • Page 143: Creating Maintenance Tools

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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 144: Creating A Dos Floppy Disk

    Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.4.1 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. If ServerStart has already been started, it is not necessary to restart it.
  • Page 145 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ● For Creation on the Server 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 146 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [or Insert a ServerStart Floppy Disk to Start ServerStart]. The [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. Eject the ServerStart floppy disk. ■ Creating a DOS Floppy Disk Start up ServerStart and confirm that the [Welcome to ServerStart] window is appears. Click [FloppyBuilder].

  • Page 147: Creating A Hardware Configuration Tool

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Perform the subsequent operations according to the messages on the window. The floppy disk will be formatted automatically and file copying will start. The DOS floppy disk will be created automatically. When a message appears indicating that creating the disk is completed, click [OK] and eject the disk.

  • Page 148: 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 the respective settings, refer to "First Step Guide". • 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 149: Drive Letter Assignment In Expert Mode

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 5.5.3 Drive Letter Assignment in Expert Mode In expert mode, you cannot specify a drive letter to a particular partition arbitrarily. Drive letters specified with Disk Manager in expert mode will be sequentially assigned from the first partition with "C, D, E..."...

  • Page 150: Notes On Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)

    Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 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 afterward). ■ UPS Shutdown Time Setting Specify enough time for the UPS power-off time (time from the shutdown direction to the actual power- off).

  • Page 151: Using Network Startup (Pxe)

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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.34).
  • Page 152 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 153: Lan Driver Advanced Setup

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 5.6 LAN Driver Advanced Setup ® LAN driver advanced setup uses [Intel PROSet]. 5.6.1 Intel® PROSet ® ■ Intel PROSet Installation ® When the OS is installed using ServerStart, "Intel PROSet" is installed with the driver. When Windows ®...

  • Page 154: Teaming Function

    Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.6.2 Teaming Function ■ Notes The notes on using the teaming function are as follows: ® For more details, refer to [Help] in Intel PROSet. • The teaming function is available only for Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Server (SP2 or later necessary).
  • Page 155 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ Creating a Team Follow the steps below to create a Team. Log on to the server blade with administrator privileges. Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [Intel ® PROSet Wired], and start ®...

  • Page 156: Event Logs

    Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [Delete team]. The confirmation message appears. Click [OK]. ® Click [OK] to exit Intel PROSet. Restart the server blade. Creating an AFT, ALB, or SFT team in Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server causes a virtual adapter (Intel(R) Advanced Network Service Virtual Adapter) to be created in [Device Manager], [Network and Dial-up Connections], or [Network Connection] of the system.
  • Page 157 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ Notes • When the teaming function normally starts running, event logs (ID = 6 to 8) are stored at boot of the system. This is not a problem; no action is required.

  • Page 158: 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 159: Creating A Vlan

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ Creating a VLAN Follow the steps below to create a VLAN. Log on to the server blade with administrator privileges. Set the port of the Switch Blade connected to each LAN port or the port of an external switching hub, so that a VLAN tag frame can be transferred.

  • Page 160: 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 161: Jumbo Frame

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 5.6.5 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 162 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation...

  • Page 163: 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 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] ....164...

  • Page 164: Server Monitoring Tool [Serverview]

    Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools 6.1 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. In addition, if an error occurs, the administrator will be notified in real-time to take immediate action.
  • Page 165 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ Notes on Using the Console Redirection Function On Windows Server 2003 servers, the serial port cannot be used for console redirection using RemoteControlService supplied with ServerView. For information on RemoteControlService, refer to...

  • Page 166: Solving Problems Early [Dsnap]

    Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools 6.2 Solving Problems Early [DSNAP] DSNAP is a tool for collectively acquiring failure investigation information such as server environment information. 6.2.1 Installing DSNAP ■ For Windows Server 2003 x64 Copy the following file stored in the ServerStart CD-ROM into the hard disk of the server blade. [CD-ROM drive]: \PROGRAMS\Japanese\DSNAPx64\DSNAPx64.EXE ■...
  • Page 167 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options This chapter explains how to install internal options on this server blade. Contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of "Start Guide" regarding installation and removal of internal options. 7.1 Before Installing Internal Options ....168 7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover .

  • Page 168: 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. Daughter card Memory modules Internal hard disk unit Internal hard disk unit or Expansion card slot module •...
  • Page 169 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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 170: 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 171: Installing A Cpu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 7.3 Installing a CPU This server can have up to two CPUs using 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.

  • Page 172: Available Cpus And Notes

    • For Windows For details about how to change the OS, refer to "9.8 Changing OS Settings" ( pg.271). • For Linux Customers using the Linux distribution are advised to refer to the following. The Fujitsu PRIMERGY website:http://primergy.fujitsu.com...

  • Page 173: How To Install A Cpu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 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.
  • Page 174 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Install the CPU. 1. Align the pin 1 marking (small triangle) on the CPU socket with the triangle on the CPU, and insert the CPU cautiously on the socket. 2. Return the socket lever to fasten the CPU. Pin 1 Pin 1 marking Socket lever...

  • Page 175: Defective Cpu Disconnection Function

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ How to Remove a CPU To remove a CPU, simply reverse the installation procedures. 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.

  • Page 176: 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 177: Location Of Memory Module Installation

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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, and 5/6 on this server. To add more memory, install by a pair of memory modules, each having the same capacity, to the corresponding slots in the sequence of Bank 0, Bank 1, and Bank 2, in ascending order of their capacity.

  • Page 178: How To Install / Remove Memory Module

    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 179 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Remove the top cover. "7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover" (pg.170) Install or remove memory modules. • Installing Insert a memory module properly into the memory slot. The levers close. If the levers are not closed completely, push them with your fingers.

  • Page 180: Defective Memory Disconnection Function

    Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.4.4 Defective Memory Disconnection Function This server blade is equipped with the defective memory (RAM module) disconnection function. This function disconnects memory blocks (two DIMMs) judged to be defective (abnormal) during Power On Self Test (POST) to start the server blade. When POST is executed, if the memory capacity is discovered to be smaller than the capacity of the memory installed, there is a possibility of memory defect.

  • Page 181: Installing An Expansion Card

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 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 182: Available Expansion Card Slot Modules / Expansion Cards And Notes

    Eth. Ctrl 2 x 1000-BASE-T Cu PG-1862 1000BASE-T, Dual Port For the latest information of the expansion card supported in this server blade, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com). ■ Notes on Installing Expansion Cards ● Notes on Array Configuration When installing an expansion card slot module in the server blade with internal hard disk units used in the array configuration, you cannot use the array (RAID) mode for the remaining internal hard disk unit.

  • Page 183: How To Install An Expansion Card

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 7.5.3 How to Install an Expansion Card Touch the metal part of the chassis to discard static electricity. Remove the expansion card slot module cover. Remove the screws, slide the cover to the left, and then pull it out.

  • Page 184: How To Install An Expansion Card Slot Module

    Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 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. Remove the server blade to install an expansion card slot module in, from the chassis.
  • Page 185 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Do not touch the bridge board pin. Press the base of the bridge board to the back, and securely connect it to the connector. Install the expansion card slot module in the server blade.

  • Page 186: Installing A Daughter Card

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

  • Page 187: Available Daughter Cards

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 7.6.2 Available Daughter Cards The table below lists the daughter cards available on this server. table: Available Daughter Cards Product name Model PG-FCD101 2Gbit/s FC I/O Module PG-LND101 1Gbit/s Ethernet I/O Module 7.6.3 How to Install a Daughter Card Turn off the server blade.
  • Page 188 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Fix the daughter card using the screws supplied with the card. Screws Attach the top cover. "7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover" (pg.170) Install the server blade to the chassis. → "4.2 Installing Server Blade" in "BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide" To connect the daughter card to a fibre channel device, install the 2 Gbit/s FC I/O Module in the server blade and the FC Pass-Thru Blade in the chassis, then install the SFP module (supplied with the 2 Gbit/s FC I/O Module) in the FC Pass-Thru Blade.

  • Page 189: Installing An Internal Hard Disk Unit

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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 190: 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 (Forint view)] 3.5-inch storage bay 2 3.5-inch storage bay 1 When installing an expansion card slot module, the internal hard disk unit can be installed to bay 1 only.

  • Page 191: How To Install The Internal Hard Disk Unit

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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 192: 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 193: Bios Setting With Expansion Card Installed

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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), 1Gbit/s Ethernet I/O Module (PG-LND101), Eth.

  • Page 194: Connection Examples Of An External Option Device

    Connect the backup cabinet to the SCSI connector on the rear of the chassis. The following shows a connection example: Internal hard disk unit Chassis Middle Baseboard plane Backup cabinet (PRIMERGY SX10: PG-R1BC4) SCSI cable Server blade * (PG-CBLS001 / PG-CBLS002: Sold separately) SCSI Ctrl U160 (PG-128) Expansion Card Slot Module (PG-CS102)

  • Page 195: Hardware Configuration

    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 ......196 8.2 BIOS Setup Utility .

  • Page 196: Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities

    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 197: Bios Setup Utility

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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 198 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities ■ Key Operations with the BIOS Setup Utility The roles of the keys used for using the BIOS Setup Utility are as follows: table: List of Key Operations on the BIOS Setup Utility Window Role [F1] Displays help information.

  • Page 199: Main Menu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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 200 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities table: Items on the Main Menu Item Setting Description BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version of the server blade. BMC F/W Version Displays the BMC firmware version of the server blade. System Time Present time The system time is set in "hours:minutes:seconds" format.

  • Page 201: Advanced Menu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.2.3 Advanced Menu This menu configures the server management and peripheral devices. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit Multiprocessor Specification [1.4] Reset Configuration Data [No] Quiet Boot [Disabled] CPU Configuration...

  • Page 202: Cpu Configuration Submenu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.4 CPU Configuration Submenu Appears when [CPU Configuration] is selected from the [Advanced] menu. This submenu configures CPU setting. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit NX Support [Disabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Hardware Prefetch [Enabled] Adjacent Sector Prefetch [Enabled]...

  • Page 203: Server Management Submenu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.2.5 Server Management Submenu Appears when [Server Management] is selected from the [Advanced] menu. This submenu configures start setting. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit Server Management OS Boot Watchdog Timer...
  • Page 204 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities table: Items on the Server Management Submenu Item Setting Description Sets the monitoring time of the "OS Boot Timer Count Down Value • 2 Minutes • 5 Minutes Monitoring" function. Displayed only when [OS • 10 Minutes (at the time Boot Watchdog Timer] is set to [Enabled].

  • Page 205: Console Redirection Submenu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.2.6 Console Redirection Submenu Appears when [Console Redirection] is selected from the [Advanced] menu. This submenu configures detailed settings for console redirection. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit Console Redirection...

  • Page 206: Advanced Chipset Feature Submenu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.7 Advanced Chipset Feature Submenu Appears when [Advanced Chipset Feature] is selected from the [Advanced] menu. This submenu configures a chipset in detail. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit Advanced Chipset Feature USB Function [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]...

  • Page 207: Peripheral Configuration Submenu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.2.8 Peripheral Configuration Submenu Appears when [Peripheral Configuration] is selected from the [Advanced] menu. This submenu configures a serial port. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit Peripheral Configuration Serial Port1 (Address/IRQ)

  • Page 208: Pci Configuration Submenu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.9 PCI Configuration Submenu Appears when [PCI Configuration] is selected from the [Advanced] menu. Configures the PCI device. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit PCI Configuration Onboard SCSI BIOS OPROM [Enabled] Onboard LAN1 OPROM [Enabled] Onboard LAN2 OPROM [Enabled]...

  • Page 209: Server Submenu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.2.10 Server Submenu Appears when [Server] is selected from the [Advanced] menu. Configures memory and CPU. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit Server Memory Scrubbing [Enabled] Memory Spare [Disabled] DIMM 1,2...

  • Page 210: Power Menu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.11 Power Menu Configures power supply settings. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit APM 1.2 Interface [Disabled] After Power Failure [Last State] Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Load defaults Save and Exit Exit v0n.nn (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 211: Boot Menu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.2.12 Boot Menu Sets OS startup options. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Removable Drives CD/DVD Drives Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field...

  • Page 212: Boot Device Priority Submenu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.13 Boot Device Priority Submenu Appears when [Boot Device Priority] is selected from the [Boot] menu. Sets from which drive and in which order the OS should be read. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit Boot Device Priority...

  • Page 213: Security Menu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.2.14 Security Menu This menu configures the security features. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit Supervisor Password :Not Installed User Password :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password...

  • Page 214: Exit Menu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.15 Exit Menu This menu exits the BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help...

  • Page 215: Scsi Setup Utility

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.3 SCSI Setup Utility This section explains settings for the SCSI Setup Utility and items regarding each setting. When an array is configured with the onboard SCSI array controller, settings in the SCSI Setup Utility must be made.
  • Page 216 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities Select the menu or adapter to configure. • Pressing the [Esc] key when the cursor is at the header moves the cursor to the adapter list area. Use the [←] and [→] keys to select between [Boot Adapter List] and [Global Properties]. •...
  • Page 217 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Press the [Esc] key. The [Exit] window appears. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IMx.xx.xx Are you sure you want to exit? <Cancel Exit> <Exit the Configuration Utility> Save changes then exit this menu...

  • Page 218: Main Menu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.3.2 Main Menu This section explains items on the [Main] menu. The [Main] menu has three submenus. To select a submenu, move the cursor to the submenu and press the [Enter] key. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IM.nn.nn <Boot Adapter List>...
  • Page 219 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide table: Items on the Main Menu Item Description SCSI adapter Selecting an adapter name displays the submenu for setting detailed configuration names information of the SCSI adapter on the SCSI bus. "8.3.5 Adapter Properties Menu" (pg.222) Adapter Displays the name of the SCSI adapter.

  • Page 220: Boot Adapter List Menu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.3.3 Boot Adapter List Menu Configures startups from the SCSI adapter. Select this menu from the header of the [Main] menu. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IMn.nn.nn Boot Adapter List Insert=Add an adapter Delete=Remove an Adapter Adapter DEV/ Boot...

  • Page 221: Global Properties Menu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.3.4 Global Properties Menu Configures SCSI BOIS operation during POST. Select this menu from the header of the [Main] menu. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IMn.nn.nn Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed...

  • Page 222: Adapter Properties Menu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.3.5 Adapter Properties Menu Sets detailed configuration information on each SCSI adapter. From the list area on the [Main] menu, select the SCSI adapter to configure. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IMn.nn.nn Adapter Properties Adapter Dev/ Func...
  • Page 223 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide table: Items on the Adapter Properties Menu Item Setting Description CHS Mapping SCSI Plug and Play Sets the CHS information mapping method. Mapping (Fixed parameter) • SCSI Plug and Play Mapping Uses an optimized CHS mapping method.

  • Page 224: Device Properties Submenu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.3.6 Device Properties Submenu Configures devices connected to SCSI adapters. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IMn.nn.nn Device Properties SCSI Device Restore Mt/Sec MB/Sec Data Scan Scan Dis- SCSI Queue Identifer Defaults Width LUNs>0 connect TimeOut Tags <Defaults>...

  • Page 225: Raid Properties Submenu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.3.7 RAID Properties Submenu Sets when configuring an array with the onboard SCSI array controller. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IMn.nn.nn RAID Properties Array: SCSI ID: Size(MB): SCSI Device Identifier Array...

  • Page 226: Creating A Disk Array

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities ■ Creating a Disk Array Only a RAID1 disk array can be created with the onboard SCSI array controller. Use two internal hard disk units of the same type and capacity to create a RAID1 disk array. Do not use internal hard disk units different in type from each other.

  • Page 227: Deleting A Disk Array

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ Deleting a Disk Array Select [RAID Properties] submenu from the [Adapter Properties] menu. "8.3.5 Adapter Properties Menu" (pg.222) Select [Delete Array] and press the [Enter] key. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IMn.nn.nn...
  • Page 228 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities ■ Performing Physical Format Insert the "Server Management Tools" disk and turn the server on. When a command prompt is displayed, enter the following command and press the [Enter] key. A:\SMTOOL\>ASPIFMT.EXE The SCSI Low-Level Format Utility starts up. Use the [↑] [↓] keys to select the hard disk to be formatted physically.

  • Page 229: Fast!Util Utility

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.4 Fast!UTIL Utility This section explains how to configure the Fast!UTIL utility, which sets a 2 Gbit/s FC I/O Module, as well as the set items. 8.4.1 Starting and Exiting the Fast!UTIL Utility The following explains how to start and exit the Fast!UTIL Utility.
  • Page 230 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 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 QLA23nn An00 Fast!UTIL Options Configuration Settings Scan Fibre Devices Fibre Disk Utility...

  • Page 231: Changing Settings

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ● 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.
  • Page 232 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities ■ 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 233: Main Menu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.4.2 Main Menu After starting the Fast!UTIL utility and selecting the Fibre Channel Daughter Card port; this menu first appears. Qlogic Fast!UTIL Version n.nn Selected Adapter Adapter Type I/O Address QLA23nn An00 Fast!UTIL Options...

  • Page 234: Configuration Settings Menu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.4.3 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 An00 Configuration Settings Host Adapter Settings Selectable Boot Settings Restore Default Settings Raw Nvram Data Advanced Adapter Settings...

  • Page 235: Host Adapter Settings Submenu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.4.4 Host Adapter Settings Submenu Configures HBA operations. Qlogic Fast!UTIL Version n.nn Selected Adapter Adapter Type I/O Address QLA23nn An00 Host Adapter Settings BIOS Address: **** BIOS Revision: n.nn Adapter Serial Number: nnnnnn...

  • Page 236: Selectable Boot Settings Submenu

    Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 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 • 2 Loop (FC-AL), use this setting.

  • Page 237: Advanced Adapter Settings Submenu

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 8.4.6 Advanced Adapter Settings Submenu Performs detailed settings for HBA operations. Qlogic Fast!UTIL Version n.nn Selected Adapter Adapter Type I/O Address QLA23nn An00 Advanced Adapter Settings Execution Throttle: Luns per Target: Enable LIP Reset:...
  • Page 238 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 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. • 0–255 Port Down Retry Count •...

  • Page 239: Operation And Maintenance

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

  • Page 240: Chapter 9 Operation And Maintenance

    Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.1 Daily Maintenance This section explains how to perform the maintenance during operations. 9.1.1 Checking the Server Condition Use the status LED and server monitoring tool to check the server status. ■ Checking Each LED This server is equipped with LEDs that display various hardware conditions.

  • Page 241: Troubleshooting

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 9.2 Troubleshooting This section explains the resolutions when the server is not running properly or when error messages are displayed. For each situation, refer to the following. If the problem is not resolved after performing the following troubleshooting, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information"...
  • Page 242 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ● The server blade is not turned on, or the KVM select LED blinks Check whether the number of installed server blades exceeds the limit. For details, refer to "Chapter 4.2 Installing Server Blades" in "BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide"...
  • Page 243 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ● There is a problem of access to 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 does not power 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 "Start Guide" as well as the manual of the display.

  • Page 245: Floppy Disk Drive

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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. Clean the head once every three months.

  • 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 (POST: a device check performed during the server startup), 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 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide table: List of POST Error Messages Message Contents Warning:Memory Mirror Feature could not be Since the memory configuration is invalid, the memory hot enabled. spare function is not available. When using the memory hot spare function, check that two or more memory banks of the same size are installed, and reboot the server blade.

  • Page 248: Server Management Tools Error Messages

    Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance table: List of POST Error Messages Message Contents Resource Conflict A conflict occurred between resources. Replace the server blade. Contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of Static Resource Conflict "Start Guide". PCI I/O conflict:[BB:DD:FF] PCI setting is abnormal.

  • Page 249: Software Troubleshooting

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 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 the ServerStart CD-ROM, nothing is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 250 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Error Messages during Installation The following error messages may appear during installation using ServerStart. Check the corrective action against the relevant error. ● "WzDiskAdmin: Partition detected! Please delete all partition before starting Configuration" is displayed. Run the guided mode or preconfiguration mode again.
  • Page 251 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ 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 252 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ 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 Description Cause and corrective action The device ****, did not respond This message may appear when an expansion card such as a during the timeout time.

  • Page 253: Restoring The System

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ 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.
  • Page 254 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ 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.78). ●...
  • Page 255 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ 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 256 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Time Display in Linux OS Environment ● Difference in Time between the OS and the Hardware Clock During OS operation in a Linux environment, the software clock on the OS, rather than the hardware clock in the server, is used to display the time.

  • Page 257: System Event Log

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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. 9.3.1 Server Management Tools Server Management Tools perform the followings to the event log stored in the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC: a micro-controller used for managing the baseboard environment, such as its temperature and voltage sensors).

  • Page 258: 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 supplied with the server "...

  • Page 259: Key Operations

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Only the following functions are supported by Server Management Tools: • System Event Log (SEL) Operations of other items are not ensured. ● Key Operations The following shows the key operations in the menu window of Server Management Tools.

  • Page 260: Viewing/Saving/Deleting The System Event Log

    Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 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. Select [System Event Log (SEL)], and press the [Enter] key.
  • Page 261 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ Deleting Logs When 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 it as necessary.

  • Page 262: 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 provided by the BIOS Setup Utility, etc. are also available to help maintain a highly reliable data security system.

  • Page 263: Setting A Password

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ■ Setting a Password Start the BIOS Setup Utility. "8.2.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility" (pg.197) Use the [←] [→] keys to select [Security] from the [Main] menu and press the [Enter] key.

  • Page 264: Security When Disposing Of The Server

    Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Changing and Deleting Password If a password is already set, you can change or delete it in [Change Supervisor (User) Password]. When changing a password, enter a new one in the [Enter New Password] field on the password entry screen.

  • Page 265: Backup

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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 266 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 267 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide ● Ejecting Media after a Backup Some backup software products provide functions for ejecting media after a backup is completed. Such functions will rewind the tape after a backup is completed and then eject the media from the drive.

  • Page 268: Restoring The System

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

  • Page 269: For Windows 2000 Server

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 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) • Windows 2000 Server First Step Guide Follow "Windows 2000 Server First Step Guide" to start Windows 2000 Server setup.

  • Page 270: 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 Disc 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 271: Changing Os Settings

    In Windows, modify the OS settings; the OS can be changed to the multi-processor kernel. For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com). Hyper-Threading is enabled at the time of purchase. For functions and settings of Hyper-Threading, refer to "8.2.4 CPU Configuration Submenu"...

  • Page 272: For Windows 2000 Server

    Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.8.2 For Windows 2000 Server Change OS settings in the following procedures, then add a CPU or change the Hyper-Threading setting. Start Windows 2000 Server. Start up Device Manager. 1. Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel]. 2.
  • Page 273 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Select [Display all hardware in this device class]. From the [Manufacturer] list, select [(Standard computer)]. Select either of the following from [Model]. • [ACPI multi-processor PC] to change the OS to the multi-processor kernel •...

  • Page 274: Maintenance Service

    Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.9 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 the seller or your maintenance engineer. 9.9.1 Maintenance Service ■...

  • Page 275: Contacting Maintenance Support

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 9.9.2 Contacting Maintenance Support Before contacting maintenance support, check the following. For the maintenance support, refer to "Contact Information" in "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 "Start Guide".

  • Page 276: Maintenance & Notes

    This section explains the details of the maintenance & Notes. 9.10.1 Hard Disk Failure is Detected If hard disk failure is detected during POST, the BX620 S2 Server Blade onboard SCSI array controller stops with the following message. Warning!: The array is degraded. Press [Ctrl] [A] to continue after insert Floppy Disk.
  • Page 277 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Specify the ID of the defective internal hard disk unit ID where "Failed" appears at both "Previous Physical Disk States" and "Current Physical Disk States" on the screen. In the above screen example, ID1 is defective. Viewed from the front of the server, the right hard disk is ID0, and the left hard disk is ID1.

  • Page 278: Operation After Maintenance Replacement Of Server Blade

    Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.10.2 Operation after maintenance Replacement of Server Blade If the server blade is replaced due to an error when the onboard SCSI array controller function is used for this server blade, the logical drive of the array controller is initialized again after replacement of the server blade.

  • Page 279: Appendix

    Appendix This appendix explains the specifications for the server and internal options. It also covers how to recycle the products. A Server Specifications ......280 B Specifications for Internal Options .

  • Page 280: A Server Specifications

    A Server Specifications Server Specifications This section explains the specifications for the server. Diskless Type table: Diskless Type Server Specifications Item Functions and Specifications Model PGUX6221A Frequency/cache 64-bit Intel® Processor Xeon® MP 3.0GHz/2MB Number of multiplication 1 (Max.2) 1GB (512MB memory × 2) Standard Memory Adding size...

  • Page 281: B Specifications For Internal Options

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Specifications for Internal Options This section explains the specifications and packaged items of internal options for the server. When you have bought a internal option as a standard option, check that the package contains the packaged items for each option before use. Should it happen that items are missing, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information"...

  • Page 282: Memory Specifications

    B Specifications for Internal Options 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-RM1BC PG-RM2BC PG-RM4BC 512MB-DDR2 DIMM × 2 1GB-DDR2 DIMM × 2 2GB-DDR2 DIMM ×...

  • Page 283: Gbit/S Fc I/O Module Specifications

    PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide 2 Gbit/s FC I/O Module Specifications ■ Package • 2 Gbit/s FC I/O Module (1) • Fixing screws (3) • SFP modules (2) ■ Specifications table: 2 Gbit/s FC I/O Module Specifications Item...

  • Page 284: C Recycling

    C Recycling 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 285 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Index Creating a Hardware Configuration Tool . . .147 Creating a System Recovery Disk Active Directory..... 249 Windows Server 2003 .
  • Page 286 Fast!UTIL Utility ..... 229 KVM select LED ..... 23 Changing settings .
  • Page 287 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User’s Guide Setting......263 Exiting......259 User Password .
  • Page 289 PRIMERGY BX620 S2 Server Blade User's Guide B7FH-3281-02EN-00 Issued on November, 2005 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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