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  • Page 1 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual - English FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY RX2520 M1 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual Edition December 2014...

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks

    – The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice. – Fujitsu assumes no liability for damages to third party copyrights or other rights arising from the use of any information in this manual. – No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Fujitsu.
  • Page 3 Before reading this manual For your safety This manual contains important information for safely and correctly using this product. Carefully read the manual before using this product. Pay particular attention to the accompanying manual "Safety Notes and Regulations" and ensure these safety notes are understood before using the product.
  • Page 4 Please consult the sales staff of Fujitsu if intending to use this product for high safety use. Measures against momentary voltage drop This product may be affected by a momentary voltage drop in the power supply caused by lightning.
  • Page 5 Only for the Japanese market: Although described in this manual, some sections do not apply to the Japanese market. These options and routines include: – CSS (Customer Self Service) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 6: Version History

    Version history Issue number Reason for update Review Initial release February 2014 Corrections April 2014 3.5-inch HDD versions May 2014 Conversion May 2014 Corrections, LED December 2014 Added hint for LTO3 cabling, revised cable plans, revised sections related to BitLocker functionality, reivsed section "Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and iRMC", added section "Resetting the error status after replacing memory modules or...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......23 Notational conventions ....24 Before you start .
  • Page 8 Contents Disconnecting power cords ....52 Getting access to the component ....53 4.4.1 Extending the server out of the rack .
  • Page 9 Contents 5.2.7 Resetting the error status after replacing memory modules or processors ......84 5.2.7.1 Memory modules .
  • Page 10 Contents Replacing a hot-plug power supply unit ... 109 6.4.1 Preliminary steps ......109 6.4.2 Removing the defective hot-plug power supply unit .
  • Page 11 Contents 7.2.2.1 Preliminary steps ..... . . 127 7.2.2.2 Removing a 2.5-inch dummy module ... . 128 7.2.2.3 Installing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module .
  • Page 12 Contents 7.4.3 Replacing the 12x 3.5 inch HDD backplane ..151 7.4.3.1 Preliminary steps ..... . 151 7.4.3.2 Removing a pass-through/expander board .
  • Page 13 Contents 9.3.1.2 Removing the slot bracket ....184 9.3.1.3 Installing an expansion card ....184 9.3.1.4 Concluding steps .
  • Page 14 Contents 9.5.2.4 Connecting the FBU cable to the FBU ... 203 9.5.2.5 Installing the FBU holder onto the air duct ..203 9.5.2.6 Installing the air duct with an FBU .
  • Page 15 Contents 10.4.3 Installing a new memory module ....229 10.4.4 Concluding steps ......229 Processors .
  • Page 16 Contents 12.1 Basic informations ..... . 254 12.2 Installing a Local Service Display (LSD) module ..255 12.2.1 Preliminary steps .
  • Page 17 Contents 12.6.2.2 Removing the ODD carrier ....277 12.6.2.3 Removing the ODD ..... 278 12.6.2.4 Installing the ODD dummy module .
  • Page 18 Contents 12.12 Replacing the LTO drive in 2.5-inch version ..308 12.12.1 Preliminary steps ......308 12.12.2 Removing the defective LTO drive .
  • Page 19 Contents 13.3.1.4 Concluding steps ..... . . 327 13.4 Front panel module on ear 3.5-inch version ..327 13.4.1 Replacing the front panel module .
  • Page 20 Contents 14.4.2.2 Removing the TPM ..... 354 14.4.2.3 Concluding steps ..... . 356 14.4.3 Replacing the TPM .
  • Page 21 Contents 15.2.2.2 Multicage in bay 4/5 ..... 377 15.2.2.3 Panelhousing in bay 5 ....378 15.2.2.4 Concluding steps .
  • Page 22 Contents Appendix ......411 17.1 Mechanical overview ..... 411 17.1.1 Server front .

  • Page 23: Introduction

    Introduction This Upgrade and Maintenance Manual provides instructions for the following procedures: Upgrading the server configuration by adding optional hardware ● components Upgrading the server configuration by replacing existing hardware ● components with superior ones. Replacing defective hardware components ● This manual focuses on on-site maintenance tasks.

  • Page 24: Notational Conventions

    Introduction Notational conventions The following notational conventions are used in this manual: indicates commands or menu items Text in italics indicates system output fixed font indicates text to be entered by the user semi-bold fixed font "Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters and terms that are being emphasized describes activities that must be performed in the order Ê...

  • Page 25: Before You Start

    The operating manual of your server gives an introduction to server features and provides an overview of available hardware options. Use the Fujitsu ServerView Suite management software and the iRMC web frontend to prepare hardware expansions. ServerView Suite documentation is available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com...
  • Page 26 Japanese market: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/system/ Please contact your local Fujitsu customer service partner for details on how to order expansion kits or spare parts. Use the Fujitsu Illustrated Spares Catalog to identify the required spare part and obtain technical data and order information.

  • Page 27: Classification Of Procedures

    At the beginning of each procedure, the involved unit type is indicated by one of the symbols introduced in this section. Please ask your local Fujitsu service center for more detailed information. 2.1.1 Customer Replaceable Units (CRU)

  • Page 28: Upgrade And Repair Units (Uru)

    Before you start 2.1.2 Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Upgrade and Repair Unit (URU) Upgrade and Repair Units are non hot-plug components that can be ordered separately to be installed as options (Upgrade Units) or are available to the customer through customer self service (Repair Units). Server management error messages and diagnostic indicators on the front panel and system board will report defective Upgrade and Repair Units as customer replaceable CSS components.

  • Page 29: Field Replaceable Units (Fru)

    Maintenance procedures involving Field Replaceable Units must be performed exclusively by Fujitsu service personnel or technicians trained by Fujitsu. Please note that unauthorized interference with the system will void the warranty and exempt the manufacturer from all liability. Components that are handled as Field Replaceable Units –...

  • Page 30: Tools You Need At Hand

    Before you start Step included Explanation Shutdown time depends on hardware and software configuration and may vary significantly. Server shutdown Software tasks necessary before maintenance are described in section "Starting the maintenance task" on page 67". Rack removal, Making the server available, removing the disassembly server from the rack (if applicable) Transporting the server to the service table...
  • Page 31 Before you start Screw driver / Bit insert / Screw Usage Type torque HDD cages to chassis, Multibay and M3 x 4.5 mm Hexagonal cross Panelhousin (silver) 0.6 Nm C26192-Y10-C67 Slot bracket to chassis, Fan box System Hexagonal cross M3 x 6 mm board, Front (silver) panel (2.5-...
  • Page 32 Before you start Screw driver / Bit insert / Screw Usage Type torque Hexagonal cross M3 x 3.5 mm Slot bracket to controller C26192-Y10- board 0.4 Nm C151 ODD latch M2 x 5 mm (delivered Cross with the (silver) 0.2 Nm accessory C26192-Y10-C63 pack)
  • Page 33 Before you start Screw driver / Bit insert / Screw Usage Type torque Philips M2.5 x 4 mm (silver) 0.4 Nm Hexagon bolt Front VGA UNC 4-40 (silver) V26827-B408- 0.6 Nm V989 Countersink ODD (3.5- M2 x 3 mm (silver) screw cross H inch HDD C26192-Y10-C112...

  • Page 34: Documents You Need At Hand

    Industry standard servers. For the Japanese market please use the following address: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/ Document Description "Quick Start Hardware - FUJITSU Quick installation poster for initial operation, Server PRIMERGY RX2520 M1" available online leaflet "ServerView Quick Start Guide" Information on initial server setup and "ServerView クイックスタート...
  • Page 35 Description Spare parts identification and information system (EMEA market only), available for online use or download (Windows OS) at Illustrated Spares catalog http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com/illustrated_spares or from the CSS component view of the ServerView Operations Manager Glossary available online Important information on warranty "Warranty"...
  • Page 36 Before you start Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 37: Important Information

    Important information CAUTION! Before installing and starting up a device, please observe the safety instructions listed in the following section. This will help you to avoid making serious errors that could impair your health, damage the device and endanger the data base. Keep this manual and the other documentation (such as the technical manual, documentation DVD) close to the device.
  • Page 38 Important information If the device is brought in from a cold environment, condensation may form ● both inside and on the outside of the device. Wait until the device has acclimatized to room temperature and is absolutely dry before starting it up. Material damage may be caused to the device if this requirement is not observed.
  • Page 39 Important information Ethernet cabling has to comply with EN 50173 and EN 50174-1/2 standards ● or ISO/IEC 11801 standard respectively. The minimum requirement is a Category 5 shielded cable for 10/100 Ethernet, or a Category 5e cable for Gigabit Ethernet. Route the cables in such a way that they do not create a potential hazard ●...
  • Page 40 Important information Do not damage or modify internal cables or devices. Doing so may cause a ● device failure, fire, or electric shock and will void the warranty and exempt the manufacturer from all liability. Devices inside the server remain hot after shutdown. Wait for a while after ●...
  • Page 41 Important information Working with optical disk drives and media When working with optical disk drives, these instructions must be followed. CAUTION! Only use CDs/DVDs/BDs that are in perfect condition, in order to ● prevent data loss, equipment damage and injury. Check each CD/DVD/BD for damage, cracks, breakages etc.
  • Page 42 Important information Do not contaminate the CD/DVD/BD surface with fingerprints, oil, ● dust, etc. If dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth, wiping from the center to the edge. Do not use benzene, thinners, water, record sprays, antistatic agents, or silicone-impregnated cloth. Be careful not to damage the CD/DVD/BD surface.
  • Page 43 Important information Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices Modules with electrostatic-sensitive devices are identified by the following sticker: Figure 1: ESD label When you handle components fitted with ESDs, you must always observe the following points: Switch off the system and remove the power plugs from the power outlets ●...
  • Page 44 If you need to lift or transport the server, ask other people to help you. ● Because the PRIMERGY RX2520 M1 is large and heavy, at least two people are needed. Never lift or carry the device by the handles on the front panel.

  • Page 45: Energy Star

    Important information ENERGY STAR Products that have been certified compliant with ENERGY STAR and identified as such are in full compliance with the specification at shipping. Note that energy consumption can be affected by software that is installed or any changes that are made to the hardware configuration or BIOS or energy options subsequently.

  • Page 46: Fcc Class A Compliance Statement

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ● Fujitsu is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Fujitsu. The correction of interferences caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

  • Page 47: Environmental Protection

    Important information Environmental protection Environmentally-friendly product design and development This product has been designed in accordance with the Fujitsu standard for "environmentally friendly product design and development". This means that key factors such as durability, selection and labeling of materials, emissions, packaging, ease of dismantling and recycling have been taken into account.
  • Page 48 Details regarding the return and recycling of devices and consumables within Europe can also be found in the "Returning used devices" manual, via your local Fujitsu branch or from our recycling center in Paderborn: Fujitsu Technology Solutions Recycling Center D-33106 Paderborn Tel.

  • Page 49: Basic Hardware Procedures

    Basic hardware procedures Using diagnostics information Use the Fujitsu ServerView Suite management software to plan the upgrade or replacement of hardware components. Please refer to the following ServerView Suite topics: – Operation – Maintenance It is recommended to prepare local maintenance tasks using remote diagnostics procedures, as described in the "ServerView Suite Local Service Concept...

  • Page 50: Determining The Error Class

    Basic hardware procedures 4.1.2 Determining the error class The Local Service Concept (LSC) allows you to identify defective server components. Failure events are assigned to one of two error classes: – Global Error events that need to be resolved by maintenance personnel –...

  • Page 51: Locating The Defective Component

    Basic hardware procedures 4.1.3 Locating the defective component After determining the error class by the CSS or Global Error indicators (see section "Determining the error class" on page 50) local diagnostic indicators on the front panel and system board allow you to identify the defective component. For further information, refer to the "ServerView Suite Local Service Concept (LSC)"...

  • Page 52: Disconnecting Power Cords

    Basic hardware procedures Ê Switch on the ID indicator on the front and rear connector panels of the server as described in section "Locating the defective server" on page Disconnecting power cords Removing the server from the mains If there are installed two power supplies remove both power cords. Figure 2: Removing the power cord from the PSU cable clamp Ê...

  • Page 53: Getting Access To The Component

    Basic hardware procedures Getting access to the component CAUTION! Before removing or installing covers, turn off the server and all ● peripheral devices. Also unplug all power cables from the outlet. Failure to do so can cause electric shock. In order to comply with applicable EMC regulations (regulations on ●...
  • Page 54 Basic hardware procedures Figure 3: Extending the server out of the rack Ê Remove all remaining external cables from the rear connector panel and expansion cards (see section "Connectors and indicators" on page 415). Ê If you are not using a cable mounting arm (CMA kit), ensure that the rear cables are long enough not to be strained or damaged when extending the server out of the rack.

  • Page 55: Removing The Server From The Rack

    Basic hardware procedures 4.4.2 Removing the server from the rack In most cases maintenance tasks can be performed while the server is extended from the rack. However, depending on accessibility or security guidelines, it may make sense to completely remove the server from the rack cabinet for maintenance purposes.

  • Page 56: Opening The Server

    Basic hardware procedures When using a lifter, this removal procedure needs to be carried out by maintenance personnel. Figure 4: Removing the server from the rack Ê Release the locking bars on both rails (1). Ê Lift up the front of the server as shown so that the front and middle rack mounting bolts are disengaged from the mounting points on the telescopic rails (2).

  • Page 57: Removing The Housing Cover

    In order to comply with applicable EMC regulations (regulations on ● electromagnetic compatibility) and satisfy cooling requirements, the PRIMERGY RX2520 M1 server must not run while the housing cover is removed. For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important ●...

  • Page 58: Removing The Air Duct

    Basic hardware procedures 4.4.3.2 Removing the air duct Figure 6: Removing the air duct CAUTION! Be careful with the FBU cable. If there is a FBU installed, follow the procedure that is described in section "Removing the air duct with an FBU" on page 207 first.

  • Page 59: Reassembling

    Basic hardware procedures Reassembling 4.5.1 Installing the air duct Figure 7: Installing the air duct guiding points Regard that the air duct engages in the guiding points. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 60: Closing The Server

    In order to comply with applicable EMC regulations (regulations on ● electromagnetic compatibility) and satisfy cooling requirements, the PRIMERGY RX2520 M1 server must not run while the housing cover is removed. For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important ●...

  • Page 61: Mounting The Housing Cover

    Basic hardware procedures 4.5.2.1 Mounting the housing cover Figure 9: Mounting the housing cover Ê Open the locking lever on the top cover. Ê Fit the housing cover on the chassis, aligning it according to the edge guide marking on the upper server surface. Ê...
  • Page 62 Basic hardware procedures For configurations below 55 kg: At least three people are needed to lift the server into the rack cabinet. For configurations above 55 kg: At least four people are needed to lift the server into the rack cabinet. Additionally, a lifter is required in the following cases: –...
  • Page 63 Basic hardware procedures Figure 10: Mounting the server onto the rack rails Ê Fully extend the telescopic rails until they lock in place (1). Ê At a slight angle, lower the server onto the rear mounting point on the telescopic rails (2). Ê...

  • Page 64: Sliding The Server Into The Rack

    "Connecting the server to the power source" on page Connecting the server to the power source The PRIMERGY RX2520 M1 server is equipped with up to two standard power supplies unit that automatically adjusts to any mains voltage in the range of 100 VAC to 240 VAC or up to two DC hot-plug power supply unit that adjusts automatically to any power voltage in the range from -40.5 V to -57 V.
  • Page 65 Basic hardware procedures Connecting power cords to the mains CAUTION! The power supply automatically adjusts to any mains voltage in the range of 100 VAC to 240 VAC. You may only operate the server if its rated voltage range corresponds to the local mains voltage. Figure 12: Securing power cord Ê...

  • Page 66: Switching On The Server

    In order to comply with applicable EMC regulations (regulations on electromagnetic compatibility) and satisfy cooling requirements, the PRIMERGY RX2520 M1 server must not run while the housing cover is removed. After connecting all power cords, wait at least 60 seconds before ●...

  • Page 67: Basic Software Procedures

    Basic software procedures Starting the maintenance task 5.1.1 Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality BitLocker Drive Encryption provides protection for operating system and data drives by encrypting the contents and requiring users to authenticate their credentials to access the information. On the operating system drive, BitLocker uses the compatible Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to detect if the computer's startup process has been modified from its original state.

  • Page 68: Disabling Svom Boot Watchdog Functionality

    BitLocker setup wizard, modify the BitLocker Group Policy settings. For further information on how to disable or suspend BitLocker drive encryption, please refer to the Microsoft Knowledge Base. Fujitsu service partners will find additional information (also available in Japanese) on the Fujitsu Extranet web pages. 5.1.2...

  • Page 69: Configuring Boot Watchdog Settings

    Basic software procedures Ê Under Watchdog Settings, you can obtain detailed information about the current watchdog status, time out intervals and actions that are triggered if watchdog time outs are exceeded. For detailed information on iRMC settings, refer to the "Integrated Remote Management Controller"...
  • Page 70 Basic software procedures Configuring boot watchdog settings using the iRMC web frontend Ê Enter the ServerView iRMC web frontend. Ê Select the Server Management menu. Ê Under Watchdog Settings select Continue from the Boot Watchdog drop down list. Ê Click Apply for the changes to take effect. For detailed information on iRMC settings, refer to the "Integrated Remote Management Controller"...

  • Page 71: Removing Backup And Optical Disk Media

    For further information on "forcible" tape ejection, please refer to the "Tape Facts" guide available to Fujitsu service partners from the following https address: https://partners.ts.fujitsu.com/com/service/ps/Servers/PRIMERGY/Pages/ TapeFacts.aspx...

  • Page 72: Note On Server Maintenance In A Multipath I/O Environment

    Using Update Manager Express Ê If performing an offline BIOS / firmware update, first of all prepare the ServerView Update DVD or USB stick: Ê Download the latest ServerView Update DVD image from Fujitsu: for the EMEA market ftp://ftp.ts.fujitsu.com/images/serverview for the Japanese market: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/products/note/svsdvd/dvd/...
  • Page 73 Basic software procedures DVD: Ê Switch on the server. Ê Right after switching on the server, insert the Update DVD into the DVD drive and close the tray. USB: Ê Connect the USB stick to the server. Ê Switch on the server. If the server does not boot from DVD or USB stick, proceed as follows: Ê...

  • Page 74: Switching On The Id Indicator

    Basic software procedures Ê Reboot the server, e.g. by pressing the reset button on the front or switching the server off and then on again after a few seconds. Ê Once the server has been started, press [F12] to enter the boot menu. Ê...

  • Page 75: Completing The Maintenance Task

    (EMEA market) (Japanese market) http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/downloads/ Fujitsu does not assume responsibility for any damage done to the server or for the loss of any data resulting from BIOS updates. 5.2.1.1 Updating or recovering the system board BIOS BIOS flash procedure Ê...

  • Page 76: Updating Or Recovering The Irmc

    Basic software procedures 5.2.1.2 Updating or recovering the iRMC iRMC flash procedure Ê Prepare a USB stick including the bootable iRMC firmware update image. Ê Connect the USB stick to the USB port. Ensure that only the USB device with the iRMC firmware is connected to the USB port.

  • Page 77: Verifying System Information Backup / Restore

    Ê Press the Power On / Off button. The system starts the POST process. In iRMC recovery mode, the “FUJITSU” logo does not show up. Ê The system will detect the USB stick.
  • Page 78 Chassis ID EPROM has been restored to the system board: Chassis IDPROM: Restore successful After replacing the Chassis ID EPROM In case of the PRIMERGY RX2520 M1 server, the Chassis ID EPROM is integrated on the front panel board. Ê Check the SEL log files as described in section "Viewing and clearing the...

  • Page 79: Updating Raid Controller Firmware

    "Local System Update for PRIMERGY Servers" user guide Using the flash tool The latest firmware files are available as ASPs (Autonomous Support Packages) for Windows or as DOS tools from the Fujitsu support web pages at: (EMEA market) http://ts.fujitsu.com/support/ http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/downloads/ (Japanese market) Ê...

  • Page 80: Enabling Option Rom Scan

    Basic software procedures 5.2.4 Enabling Option ROM scan In order to configure an expansion card that has been installed or replaced, the card’s Option ROM has to be enabled in the system board BIOS. The card’s firmware is called by the system BIOS upon reboot and can be entered and configured.

  • Page 81: Verifying And Configuring The Backup Software Solution

    Procedures may differ depending on the backup software. For details, refer to the dedicated documentation provided separately. Further information on suitable backup software solutions and related documentation is available to Fujitsu service partners from the Fujitsu Extranet pages. Re-enabling backup drives...

  • Page 82: Resetting The Boot Retry Counter

    Basic software procedures 5.2.6 Resetting the boot retry counter The boot retry counter is decremented from its preset value every time the POST watchdog initiates a system reboot. When the value has reached ’0’, the system will shut down and power off. 5.2.6.1 Viewing the boot retry counter The current boot retry counter status is available in the BIOS:...
  • Page 83 Basic software procedures Resetting the boot retry counter using the ServerView Operations Manager Ê In the ServerView Operations Manager Administration view, select Server Configuration. Ê If more than one server is managed in SVOM, select the target server and click Next. Ê...

  • Page 84: Resetting The Error Status After Replacing Memory Modules Or Processors

    Using ServerView Maintenance Tools (Windows only) Ê Launch the ServerView Maintenance Tools: – Windows Server 2008 R2 and below: Start > (All) Programs > Fujitsu > ServerView Suite > Agents > Maintenance Tools – Windows Server 2012 and above: Start > Apps > Fujitsu > Maintenance Tools Ê...

  • Page 85: Processors

    Using ServerView Maintenance Tools (Windows only) Ê Launch the ServerView Maintenance Tools: – Windows Server 2008 R2 and below: Start > (All) Programs > Fujitsu > ServerView Suite > Agents > Maintenance Tools – Windows Server 2012 and above: Start > Apps > Fujitsu > Maintenance Tools...
  • Page 86 Basic software procedures Ê Choose the CPU status tab. Ê Select the CPU which shows the pre-failure status. Ê Click on Reset Status. Ê Ensure that all pre-fail / fail status issues have been resolved in ServerView Operations Manager. Using the command line (Linux only) Ê...

  • Page 87: Enabling Svom Boot Watchdog Functionality

    Basic software procedures 5.2.8 Enabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality If ServerView Operations Manager boot watchdog functionality has been disabled for firmware upgrade purposes (see section 5.1.2 on page 68), it has to be re-enabled to complete the maintenance task. Timer settings can be configured in the BIOS or using the ServerView iRMC web frontend: Configuring boot watchdog settings in the BIOS Ê...

  • Page 88: Verifying The Memory Mode

    Basic software procedures Ê Select the Advanced menu. Ê Select the status menu of the desired component: – Processors: CPU Status This option is only available for multi-processor systems. – Memory: Memory Status – Expansion cards: PCI Status Ê Reset replaced components to Enable. Ê...

  • Page 89: Verifying The System Time Settings

    Basic software procedures 5.2.11 Verifying the system time settings This task only applies to Linux environments. After the system board has been replaced, the system time is set automatically. By default, the RTC (Real Time Clock) time standard is set as the local time. If a Linux OS is used and the hardware clock has been configured as UTC (Universal Time, Coordinated) in the operating system, the BMC local time may not be mapped correctly.

  • Page 90: Viewing And Clearing The System Event Log (Sel)

    Basic software procedures 5.2.12 Viewing and clearing the System Event Log (SEL) 5.2.12.1 Viewing the SEL You can view the System Event Log (SEL) using the ServerView Operations Manager or the ServerView iRMC web frontend: Viewing the SEL in ServerView Operations Manager Ê...

  • Page 91: Clearing The Sel

    Basic software procedures Viewing the SEL using the iRMC web frontend Ê Enter the ServerView iRMC web frontend. Ê Select the Event Log and choose the Internal Event Log submenu. Ê Under Internal Event Log Content the SEL is being displayed. In order to filter the list, select the check boxes next to the desired event types and press Apply for the changes to take effect.
  • Page 92 Basic software procedures Procedures may differ depending on your Linux OS or the definition file on the client system. Use the following information as reference. Ask the system administrator to change the definition file. Ê After replacing a network controller or the system board, switch on and boot the server as described in section "Switching on the server"...

  • Page 93: Enabling Bitlocker Functionality

    For further information on how to enable or resume BitLocker drive encryption, please refer to the Microsoft Knowledge Base. Fujitsu service partners will find additional information (also available in Japanese) on the Fujitsu Extranet web pages. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 94: Performing A Raid Array Rebuild

    Basic software procedures 5.2.15 Performing a RAID array rebuild After replacing a hard disk drive that has been combined into a RAID array, RAID rebuild will be performed completely unattended as a background process. Ê Ensure that the RAID array rebuild has started normally. Wait until the progress bar has reached at least one percent.

  • Page 95: Looking Up Wwn Addresses

    Basic software procedures Ê Under Network Inventory, you will find detailed information on each network controller in the managed PRIMERGY server, including its MAC address. This information is only available with the iRMC S4 or above. Only network controllers supporting the Command Line Protocol (CLP) will be displayed.
  • Page 96 Basic software procedures Ê Note down the new 16-digit WWN address found under Adapter Port Name. Ê Press [Esc] to return to the main menu and exit the QLogic BIOS utility. Ê Inform the customer about the changed WWN address. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 97: Using The Chassis Id Prom Tool

    After replacing the Chassis ID EPROM, system information has to be entered using the Chassis ID Prom tool. The tool and further instructions are available to maintenance personnel from the Fujitsu Technology Solutions Extranet: https://partners.ts.fujitsu.com/com/service/ps/Servers/PRIMERGY/ Ê Select your PRIMERGY system from the main area of the page.

  • Page 98: Configuring Lan Teaming

    Basic software procedures 5.2.18 Configuring LAN teaming Use ServerView Operations Manager to obtain detailed information on existing LAN teams: Ê In ServerView Operations Manager Single System View select System Status from the Information / Operation menu. Ê Under Network Interfaces select LAN Teaming. Ê...

  • Page 99: Switching Off The Id Indicator

    Basic software procedures 5.2.19 Switching off the ID indicator Press the ID button on the front panel, or use the iRMC web frontend or ServerView Operations Manager to switch off the ID indicator after the maintenance task has been concluded successfully. For further information, refer to section "Locating the defective server"...
  • Page 100 Basic software procedures For detailed information on iRMC settings, refer to the "Integrated Remote Management Controller" user guide. Executing the fan test via ServerView Operations Manager Ê Open the ServerView Operations Manager and log in. Ê Under Administration select Server Configuration. Ê...

  • Page 101: Power Supply Units

    ● information" on page Basic information The PRIMERGY RX2520 M1 server can be equipped: – with up to two power supply units that automatically adjust to any mains voltage in the range of 100 VAC to 240 VAC Power redundancy is possible with two power supply units . The effective power of the power supply units may not differ.

  • Page 102: Power Supply Unit Configurations

    Power supply units 6.1.1 Power supply unit configurations Figure 14: Hot-plug power supply units: 450 W AC (1), 800 W AC (2), 800 W-Titanium AC (3) All different hot-plug power supply units are to install, to remove or to replace in the same way. 6.1.2 Assembly rules –...

  • Page 103: Power Supply Unit Slots

    Power supply units 6.1.3 Power supply unit slots PSU 1 PSU 2 Figure 15: Power supply unit slots Installing hot-plug power supply units Customer Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (CRU) Tools: tool-less 6.2.1 Preliminary steps No steps needed. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 104: Removing The Dummy Cover

    Power supply units 6.2.2 Removing the dummy cover Figure 16: Removing the dummy cover Ê Press in on both release latches (1) and remove the dummy cover (2). CAUTION! Keep the dummy cover for future use. If a power supply unit is removed and not immediately replaced by a new one, a dummy cover must be replaced in the slot to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.

  • Page 105: Installing A Hot-Plug Power Supply Unit

    Power supply units 6.2.3 Installing a hot-plug power supply unit Figure 17: Installing the hot-plug power supply unit Ê Push the power supply unit into its bay (1) as far as it will go until the release latch snaps in place (2). Ê...

  • Page 106: Removing A Hot-Plug Power Supply Unit

    Power supply units Removing a hot-plug power supply unit Customer Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (CRU) Tools: tool-less Note for servers using CMA (Cable Management Arm) Regarding of removing power supply units, additional tasks are needed, due to an interference between CMA stopper and the power supply units. Ê...

  • Page 107: Removing A Hot-Plug Power Supply Unit

    Power supply units 6.3.2 Removing a hot-plug power supply unit Figure 18: Removing the hot-plug power supply unit Ê Push the handle of the power supply unit halfway upward in the direction of the arrow (1). Ê Push the green release latch in direction of the arrow (2). Ê...

  • Page 108: Installing A Dummy Cover

    Power supply units 6.3.3 Installing a dummy cover Figure 19: Installing a dummy cover Ê Insert the dummy cover into the empty bay with the impressed arrow symbol facing up. Ê Press in on both release latches on the dummy cover (1) and carefully insert the dummy cover into its bay (2) until it locks in place.

  • Page 109: Replacing A Hot-Plug Power Supply Unit

    Power supply units Replacing a hot-plug power supply unit Customer Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (CRU) Tools: tool-less CAUTION! When replacing a power supply unit in a non-redundant power supply ● configuration, the server must be switched off first. Replace the power supply unit after specifying the one that breaks ●...

  • Page 110: Installing The New Hot-Plug Power Supply Unit

    Power supply units 6.4.3 Installing the new hot-plug power supply unit Figure 20: Installing the hot-plug power supply unit Ê Insert the power supply unit into its slot. Ê Push the power supply unit into its slot (1) as far as it will go until the locking latch snaps in place (2).

  • Page 111: Upgrading A Power Supply From 450 W To 800 W

    Power supply units Upgrading a power supply from 450 W to 800 W Basic information CAUTION! No mixed power supply configuration is allowed. Customer Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (CRU) Tools: tool-less 6.5.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê...

  • Page 112: Installing The New Hot-Plug Power Supply Unit

    Power supply units 6.5.3 Installing the new hot-plug power supply unit Figure 21: Installing the hot-plug power supply unit Ê Insert the power supply unit into its bay. Ê Push the power supply unit into its bay (1) as far as it will go until the release latch snaps in place (2).

  • Page 113: Concluding Steps

    Power supply units 6.5.4 Concluding steps "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê "Enabling BitLocker functionality" on page 93 Ê Replacing the power backplane Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (FRU) Tools: tool-less 6.6.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server"...

  • Page 114: Disconnecting Cables

    Power supply units 6.6.2 Disconnecting cables Figure 22: Disconnecting cables from the power backplane Ê Remove the cables from the power backplane. 6.6.3 Removing the power backplane Figure 23: Removing the power backplane (A) Ê Unlock the locking mechanism of the power backplane. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...
  • Page 115 Power supply units Figure 24: Removing the power backplane (B) Ê Fold the power backplane in the direction of the arrow. Ê Push the power backplane upward. Ê Remove the power backplane. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 116: Installing The Power Backplane

    Power supply units 6.6.4 Installing the power backplane Figure 25: Installing the power backplane (A) Ê Insert the new power backplane into the guiding hooks of the chassis (1). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...
  • Page 117 Power supply units Figure 26: Installing the power backplane (B) Ê Slide the power backplane downward in the guiding hooks. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 118: Reconnecting Cables

    Power supply units Figure 27: Locking the power backplane Ê Press the power backplane in the direction of the arrow to lock it. 6.6.5 Reconnecting cables Figure 28: Connecting cables Ê Connect the cables. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 119: Concluding Steps

    Power supply units 6.6.6 Concluding steps "Installing the air duct" on page 59 Ê "Mounting the housing cover" on page 61 Ê "Sliding the server into the rack" on page 64 Ê If the server has been completely removed from the rack for maintenance purposes, reinstall and secure it in the rack as described in section "Mounting the server in the rack"...
  • Page 120 Power supply units Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 121: Hard Disk Drives / Solid State Drives

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Safety notes CAUTION! The hard disk drive must not be removed from the installation frame ● by anyone except a service technician. HDD / SSD modules must all be marked clearly so that they can be ●...

  • Page 122: Basic Procedures

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Basic procedures – Solid state drives (SSDs) are always equipped before installing hard disk drives – Solid state drives are only available for 2.5-inch HDD versions – Hard disk drives / solid state drives with different capacities are installed from highest to lowest capacity.

  • Page 123: Hdd / Ssd Mounting Order For 4X 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Configuration

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.1.1 HDD / SSD mounting order for 4x 2.5-inch HDD / SSD configuration Figure 29: 2.5-inch HDD / SSD mounting order configuration 2 and 3 Mounting order Bay number 7.2.1.2 HDD / SSD naming scheme for 4x 2.5-inch HDD / SSD configuration The HDD / SSD numbering as listed in the ServerView RAID Manager differs from the HDD mounting order:...

  • Page 124: Hdd / Ssd Mounting Order For 8X 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Configurations

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.1.3 HDD / SSD mounting order for 8x 2.5-inch HDD / SSD configurations Figure 30: 2.5-inch HDD / SSD mounting order configuration 4 Figure 31: 2.5-inch HDD / SSD mounting order configuration 6 Figure 32: 2.5-inch HDD / SSD mounting order configuration 5 Mounting order Bay number...

  • Page 125: Hdd / Ssd Mounting Order For 12X 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Configuration

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs RAID RAID Channel Channel Manager # Manager # Table 5: HDD naming scheme 7.2.1.5 HDD / SSD mounting order for 12x 2.5-inch HDD / SSD configuration Figure 33: 2.5-inch HDD / SSD mounting order configuration 7 Mounting order Bay number 7.2.1.6...

  • Page 126: Hdd / Ssd Mounting Order For 16X 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Configuration

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs HDD bay RAID Manager # [10] [11] Table 6: HDD naming scheme 7.2.1.7 HDD / SSD mounting order for 16x 2.5-inch HDD / SSD configuration Figure 34: 2.5-inch HDD / SSD mounting order configuration 8 Mounting order Bay number 7.2.1.8...

  • Page 127: Installing 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Modules

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs HDD bay RAID Manager # [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] Table 7: HDD naming scheme 7.2.2 Installing 2.5-inch HDD / SSD modules Customer Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (CRU) Tools: tool-less 7.2.2.1...

  • Page 128: Removing A 2.5-Inch Dummy Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.2.2 Removing a 2.5-inch dummy module Figure 35: Removing a 2.5-inch dummy module Ê Press both tabs together (1) and pull the dummy module out of its bay (2). CAUTION! Save the dummy module for future use. Always replace dummy modules into unused HDD / SSD bays to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.

  • Page 129: Installing A 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.2.3 Installing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module Figure 36: Opening the 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module locking lever Ê Pinch the green locking clips (1) and open the locking lever (2). Figure 37: Inserting the 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 130: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Insert the HDD module into a drive bay and carefully push back as far as it will go (1). Ê Close the locking lever to lock the hard disk drive in place (2). 7.2.2.4 Concluding steps "Performing a RAID array rebuild"...

  • Page 131: Removing A 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives CAUTION! All data on all HDDs / SSDs in the array will be lost! Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID array. For further information, please refer to the "ServerView Suite RAID Management"...

  • Page 132: Installing A 2.5-Inch Dummy Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 39: Removing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module Ê Pull the HDD / SSD module completely out of its bay. 7.2.3.3 Installing a 2.5-inch dummy module CAUTION! If the removed HDD / SSD module is not replaced immediately, always replace a dummy module into the unused HDD / SSD bay to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.

  • Page 133: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 40: Installing a 2.5-inch dummy module Ê Slide the dummy module into the drive bay until it locks in place. 7.2.3.4 Concluding steps "Performing a RAID array rebuild" on page 94 Ê 3.5-inch HDD / SSD configurations 7.3.1 Mounting order for 3.5-inch HDDs...

  • Page 134: Hdd Mounting Order For 8X 3.5-Inch Hdd Configuration

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.1.1 HDD mounting order for 8x 3.5-inch HDD configuration Figure 41: 3.5-inch HDD mounting order configuration 1 Mounting order Bay number 7.3.1.2 HDD naming scheme for 8x 3.5-inch HDDconfiguration The HDD numbering as listed in the ServerView RAID Manager differs from the HDD mounting order: 3.5-inch HDDs / SSDs HDD bay...

  • Page 135: Hdd Naming Scheme For 8X 3.5-Inch Hddconfiguration

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.1.3 HDD mounting order for 12x 3.5-inch HDD configurations Figure 42: 3.5-inch HDD mounting order configuration 9 Mounting order Bay number 7.3.1.4 HDD naming scheme for 12x 3.5-inch HDD configurations The HDD numbering as listed in the ServerView RAID Manager differs from the HDD mounting order: 3.5-inch HDDs / SSDs HDD bay...

  • Page 136: Installing 3.5-Inch Hdd Modules

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.2 Installing 3.5-inch HDD modules Customer Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (CRU) Tools: tool-less 7.3.2.1 Preliminary steps Ê Locate the correct drive bay as described in section "3.5-inch HDD / SSD configurations" on page 133.

  • Page 137: Installing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives CAUTION! Save the dummy module for future use. Always replace dummy modules into unused HDD bays to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements. 7.3.2.3 Installing a 3.5-inch HDD module Figure 44: Opening the 3.5-inch HDD module locking lever Ê...

  • Page 138: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Insert the HDD module into a drive bay and carefully push back as far as it will go (1). Ê Fold back the lever to lock the HDD module in place (2). 7.3.2.4 Concluding steps "Performing a RAID array rebuild"...

  • Page 139: Removing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives In order to permanently remove an operational HDD module that is part of a RAID array from the server, you first need to delete the array using ServerView RAID Manager or BIOS Uility. CAUTION! All data on all HDDs in the array will be lost! Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID array.

  • Page 140: Installing A 3.5-Inch Dummy Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.3.3 Installing a 3.5-inch dummy module CAUTION! If the removed HDD module is not replaced immediately, always replace a dummy module into the unused HDD bay to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements. Figure 47: Installing a 3.5-inch dummy module Ê...

  • Page 141: Preliminary Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives CAUTION! Only remove an HDD / SSD module during operation if the drive is ● not currently being accessed. Observe the indicators on the HDD module, as described in the operating manual of your server. Under no circumstances should you remove an HDD / SSD module ●...

  • Page 142: Replacing Sas / Sata Hdd / Ssd Backplanes

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Replacing SAS / SATA HDD / SSD backplanes 7.4.1 Replacing the 4x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (FRU) Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 7.4.1.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server"...

  • Page 143: Removing The 4X 2.5-Inch Sas Hdd Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.1.2 Removing the 4x 2.5-inch SAS HDD backplane Figure 48: Disconnecting cables from the 4x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Ê Disconnect all cables from the 4x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane: – SAS / SATA cable –...

  • Page 144: Installing The 4X 2.5-Inch Hdd Sas Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.1.3 Installing the 4x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Figure 50: Installing the 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Ê Insert the 4x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane in that way that it is in the guiding recesses (see circles).

  • Page 145: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Reconnect all cables to the 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane: – Power cable C4 to SAS backplane connector X6 – If applicable power cable C5 to SAS backplane connector X9 – SAS cable to backplane connectors X1 For a complete cabling overview, please refer to section "List of used cables"...

  • Page 146: Removing The 12X2.5-Inch Hdd Sas Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Remove all HDD / SSD modules from the server as described in section "Removing 2.5-inch HDD / SSD modules" on page 130. CAUTION! Ensure that all hard disk drives are uniquely identified so that you can reinsert them into their original bays after replacing the HDD backplane.
  • Page 147 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 53: Removing the 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane (A) Ê Remove the three screws of the 12x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane (see circles). Ê Shift the backplane slightly to the left to disengage the nose (1) Figure 54: Removing the 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane (B) Ê...

  • Page 148: Installing The 12X 2.5-Inch Hdd Sas Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê At a slight angle, unhinge the 12x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane from the guides on the drive cage and remove it. 7.4.2.3 Installing the 12x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Figure 55: Installing the 12x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane (A) Ê...
  • Page 149 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 56: Fastening the 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane (A) Ê Secure the 12x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane with the three screws. Figure 57: Connecting cables to the 12x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Ê Reconnect all cables to the 12x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane: –...
  • Page 150 Hard disk drives / solid state drives – SAS cable C9 connected to SAS controller connector MLC1 to primary backplane connectors X1 – SAS cable C9 connected to SAS controller connector MLC2 to secondary backplane connectors X2 For a complete cabling overview, please refer to section "List of used cables"...

  • Page 151: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.2.4 Concluding steps "Installing the fan box" on page 171 Ê "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê "Installing 2.5-inch HDD / SSD modules" on page 127 Ê "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê...

  • Page 152: Removing A Pass-Through/Expander Board

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.3.2 Removing a pass-through/expander board Figure 58: Disconnecting the SAS cables Ê Disconnect the SAS cables from the pass-through/expander board. Ê If you want to remove the 3.5-inch HDD backplane, remove the OOB cable Figure 59: Removing the pass-through/expander board Ê...

  • Page 153: Removing The 3.5-Inch Hdd Sas / Sata Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Push the holder few millimeters in the direction of the arrow (2). Ê Remove the pass-through/expander board (3). 7.4.3.3 Removing the 3.5-inch HDD SAS / SATA backplane Figure 60: Disconnecting cables from the 3.5-inch HDD SAS / SATA backplane Ê...

  • Page 154: Installing The 3.5-Inch Hdd Sas / Sata Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Remove the 3.5-inch HDD SAS / SATA backplane. 7.4.3.4 Installing the 3.5-inch HDD SAS / SATA backplane Figure 62: Installing the 3.5-inch HDD SAS / SATA backplane (A) Ê At a slight angle insert the 3.5-inch HDD SAS / SATA backplane between the punching and the centering pin.
  • Page 155 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 63: Installing the 3.5-inch HDD SAS / SATA backplane (B) Ê Fasten the 3.5-inch HDD SAS / SATA backplane with four screws. Ê Reconnect the power cables to the 3.5-inch HDD SAS / SATA backplane (1).

  • Page 156: Installing The Pass-Through/Expander Board

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.3.5 Installing the pass-through/expander board Figure 64: Installing the pass-though/expander board Ê Insert the pass-through/expander board (1). Ê Insert the holder (2). Ê Push the holder in place so that the board is fastened (3). Ê...

  • Page 157: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 65: Reconnecting the cables to the pass-through/expander board Ê Reconnect the SAS cables to the 3.5-inch HDD SAS / SATA backplane: – Cable C24 from connector MLC1 on the RAID controller to connector X1 front on the pass-through/expander board (1).

  • Page 158: Hdd Cage

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives HDD cage 7.5.1 Removing a HDD cage Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (FRU) Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Figure 66: Disconnecting cables from the 4x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Ê...

  • Page 159: Installing A Hdd Cage

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 67: Removing the 4x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Ê Remove the screw. Ê Push the HDD cage out. 7.5.2 Installing a HDD cage Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (FRU) Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...
  • Page 160 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 68: Removing the 4x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Ê Insert the HDD cage. Ê Fasten the HDD cage with the screw. Figure 69: Reconnecting cables to the 4x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Ê...
  • Page 161 Hard disk drives / solid state drives – Power cable C4 to SAS backplane connector X6 – If applicable power cable C5 to SAS backplane connector X9 – SAS cable to backplane connectors X1 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...
  • Page 162 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 163: System Fan

    System fan Safety notes CAUTION! Do not damage or modify internal cables or devices. Doing so may ● cause a device failure, fire, or electric shock. Devices and components inside the server remain hot after ● shutdown. After shutting down the server, wait for hot components to cool down before installing or removing internal options.

  • Page 164: Replacing The System Fan

    System fan Replacing the system fan Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less 8.2.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page 49 Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 53 Ê "Locating the defective component" on page 51 Ê...
  • Page 165 System fan Figure 70: Removing a system fan Ê Take the system fan by the green touch points. Ê Lift the system fan out of the fan box. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 166: Installing A System Fan

    System fan 8.2.3 Installing a system fan Figure 71: Installing a system fan module Ê Insert the system fan as shown. Ê Press down on the system fan until it locks. 8.2.4 Concluding steps "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê When a system fan module fails, the remaining fans will start operating at full speed.

  • Page 167: Removing The Fan Box

    System fan Removing the fan box Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: screw driver, hexagonal cross SW5 8.3.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page 49 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê "Disconnecting power cords" on page 52 Ê...

  • Page 168: Removing The Fan Box

    System fan 8.3.2 Removing the fan box FAN4 FAN2 Figure 72: Removing a fan module Ê Take the two system fans by the green touch points and lift the system fans out of the fan box. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...
  • Page 169 System fan Figure 73: Removing the fan box Ê Remove the two screws. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...
  • Page 170 System fan Figure 74: Removing the fan box Ê Take the fan box by the green touch points and lift the fan box out of the chassis. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 171: Installing The Fan Box

    System fan 8.3.3 Installing the fan box Figure 75: Installing the fan box Ê Take the fan box by the green touch points and insert the fan box. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 172: Concluding Steps

    System fan Figure 76: Installing the fan box Ê Fasten the fan box with the 2 screws. Ê Install the two fan modules see section "Installing a system fan" on page 166. 8.3.4 Concluding steps "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê "Connecting the server to the power source"...

  • Page 173: Expansion Cards And Backup Units

    Expansion cards and backup units Safety notes CAUTION! Do not damage or modify internal cables or devices. Doing so may ● cause a device failure, fire, or electric shock. Devices and components inside the server remain hot after ● shutdown. After shutting down the server, wait for hot components to cool down before installing or removing internal options.
  • Page 174 Expansion cards and backup units Slot 6 Slot 5 Slot 4 Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 7 Figure 77: PCI slot overview Mechanical Electrical PCI slot Type Function connector interface PCIe Gen 2 CPU1 PCIe Gen 3 CPU1 PCIe Gen 3 CPU1 PCIe Gen 3...
  • Page 175 Expansion cards and backup units Expansion card overview and installations sequence Expansion card Slot number priority with CPU1 with CPU2 CPU1 Type/Model Max# Slot 1 Slot2 Slot3 Slot4 Slot5 Slot6 Slot7 Card order PCIe USB 3.0 USB 3.0 PCIe x1 adapter card SAS/RAID RAID Ctrl SAS 6G...
  • Page 176 The list may be changed due to new controllers. For the latest information on supported expansion cards, refer your server’s hardware configurator available online at the following address: for the EMEA market: http://ts.fujitsu.com/products/standard_servers/index.htm for the Japanese market: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/system/ Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 177: Handling Slot Brackets

    Expansion cards and backup units Handling slot brackets Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 9.2.1 Installing a slot bracket 9.2.1.1 Installing a standard slot bracket Figure 78: Installing a standard slot bracket (A) Ê...
  • Page 178 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 79: Installing a standard slot bracket (B) Ê Secure the slot bracket to the controller with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 179: Installing A Slot Bracket To The Network Adapter D2755

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.2.1.2 Installing a slot bracket to the Network adapter D2755 Figure 80: Network adapter D2755 - Mounting the slot bracket (A) Ê Place the controller on the mounting tabs on the slot bracket (1). Ê Carefully shift the slot bracket towards the controller until the plug shells engage with the cut-outs in the slot bracket connector panel (2).
  • Page 180 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 81: Network adapter D2755 - Mounting the slot bracket (B) Ê Secure the slot bracket to the controller with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Figure 82: Network adapter D2755 - Mounting the slot bracket (C) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 181: Installing A Slot Bracket To The Usb 3.0 Interface Card D3305

    Expansion cards and backup units Assembled network adapter D2755 9.2.1.3 Installing a slot bracket to the USB 3.0 interface card D3305 CAUTION! The USB 3.0 interface card D3305 comes pre-assembled with a full height slot bracket. When replacing the slot bracket, ensure to use the original M3 x 5 mm screws.

  • Page 182: Removing A Slot Bracket

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 84: Mounting the PCI slot bracket (B) Ê Secure the slot bracket to the controller with the two M3 x 5 mm screws contained in the expansion card kit. 9.2.2 Removing a slot bracket Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU)

  • Page 183: Expansion Cards

    Expansion cards and backup units Expansion cards 9.3.1 Installing expansion cards Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Software: 5 minutes Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 9.3.1.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê...

  • Page 184: Removing The Slot Bracket

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.1.2 Removing the slot bracket Figure 85: Removing the slot bracket Ê Remove the screw. Ê Remove the slot bracket. CAUTION! Keep the slot bracket for further use. Always replace slot brackets into unused PCI slot openings to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.

  • Page 185: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 86: Installing the expansion card Ê Carefully insert the expansion card into the desired PCI slot and press down firmly until it is fully seated in the slot. Ê Fasten the expansion card with the screw. Ê...

  • Page 186: Removing Expansion Cards

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê If applicable, "Enabling Option ROM scan" on page "Enabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 87 Ê "Enabling BitLocker functionality" on page 93 Ê 9.3.2 Removing expansion cards Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No.
  • Page 187 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 87: Removing an expansion card Ê If applicable, "Removing an SFP+ transceiver module" on page 216. Ê Remove the screw. Ê Carefully remove the expansion card from its slot. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 188: Installing A Pci Slot Bracket

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.2.3 Installing a PCI slot bracket CAUTION! Always replace slot brackets into unused PCI slot openings to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements. Figure 88: Installing a slot bracket Ê Insert a slot bracket into the unused PCI slot opening. Ê...

  • Page 189: Replacing Expansion Cards

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.3 Replacing expansion cards Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Software: 5 minutes Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Note on network settings recovery When replacing network controllers or the system board, network configuration settings in the operating system will be lost and replaced by default values.

  • Page 190: Installing An Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê If the slot bracket on the defective expansion card is to be reused, remove it from the board as described in section "Removing the slot bracket" on page 184. 9.3.3.3 Installing an expansion card Ê...

  • Page 191: Sas Raid Controller In Pci Slot 7

    Expansion cards and backup units SAS RAID controller in PCI slot 7 9.4.1 Installing the SAS RAID controller Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (URU) Software: 5 minutes Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 9.4.1.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality"...

  • Page 192: Installing The Sas Raid Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Place the controller on the mounting tabs on the slot bracket (1). Ê Secure the slot bracket to the controller with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws (2). 9.4.1.3 Installing the SAS RAID controller Ê...

  • Page 193: Connecting Cables To The Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.1.4 Connecting cables to the expansion card Ê Connect SAS cables to the SAS RAID controller. For a complete cabling overview, please refer to section "List of used cables" on page 393. 9.4.1.5 Connecting a backup unit to the expansion card Ê...

  • Page 194: Removing The Sas Raid Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.2 Removing the SAS RAID controller Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 9.4.2.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality"...

  • Page 195: Removing The Sas Raid Card Holder

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Loosen the screw on the RAID card holder (1). Ê Carefully pull up on the SAS RAID controller in a vertical motion and remove it from its slot (2). 9.4.2.3 Removing the SAS RAID card holder Figure 92: Removing the RAID card holder Ê...

  • Page 196: Replacing The Sas Raid Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.3 Replacing the SAS RAID controller Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Software: 5 minutes Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 9.4.3.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê...

  • Page 197: Removing The Defective Sas Raid Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.3.2 Removing the defective SAS RAID controller "Removing the SAS RAID controller" on page 194 Ê Ê If the RAID card holder on the defective controller is to be reused, remove it from the board as described in section "Removing the SAS RAID card holder"...

  • Page 198: Backup Units

    Expansion cards and backup units Backup Units 9.5.1 Basic information The Flash Backup Unit (FBU) backs up the memory contents of the connected SAS RAID controller in the event of a power failure. The PRIMERGY RX2520 M1 server can accommodate up to two backup units. Figure 93: FBU mounting positions Mounting position for first FBU Mounting position for second FBU...

  • Page 199: Preliminary Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units CAUTION! For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important information" on page 9.5.2.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 68 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê "Disconnecting power cords" on page 52 Ê...
  • Page 200 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 95: Mounting the TFM kit (A) Ê Fit the spacer bolts on the TFM on SAS RAID controller. Ê Secure the TFM on the controller with the three screws . Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 201: Preparing The Fbu

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.2.3 Preparing the FBU Figure 96: Installing the FBU in the FBU holder (A) Ê At a slight angle, fit the FBU under both retaining brackets of the FBU holder as shown. Ê Push in the FBU until it locks in place. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...
  • Page 202 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 97: Installing the FBU in the FBU holder (B) Ê Ensure that the FBU is properly seated in the holder. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 203: Connecting The Fbu Cable To The Fbu

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.2.4 Connecting the FBU cable to the FBU Figure 98: Connecting the FBU adapter cable to the FBU Ê Connect the cable end on the FBU module to the FBU adapter cable as shown. 9.5.2.5 Installing the FBU holder onto the air duct Figure 99: Installing the FBU holder (A) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 204 Expansion cards and backup units Note the positions of the fixation bolts on the air duct and keyhole slots on the FBU holder. Figure 100: Installing the FBU holder (B) Ê Thread the FBU cable through the gap in the air duct. Figure 101: Installing the FBU holder (C) Ê...

  • Page 205: Installing The Air Duct With An Fbu

    Expansion cards and backup units The hooks on the air duct will lock in the narrow ends of the keyhole slots on the FBU holder. Ê Ensure that the locking handle on the FBU holder properly snaps in place . 9.5.2.6 Installing the air duct with an FBU Figure 102: Connecting the FBU to the controller...

  • Page 206: Removing A Fbu

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.3 Removing a FBU Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less CAUTION! Do not throw backup units into the trash can. Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste. For further safety information, please refer to section "Environmental protection"...

  • Page 207: Removing The Air Duct With An Fbu

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.3.2 Removing the air duct with an FBU Figure 103: Disconnecting the FBU cable Ê Carefully disconnect the FBU cable from the RAID controller (see arrow). 9.5.3.3 Removing the FBU holder from the air duct Figure 104: Removing the FBU holder from the air duct Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 208: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Lift up the green locking handle on the FBU holder (1) while sliding the FBU holder to the left as far as it will go (2). After that, the hooks on the air duct will rest in the wide ends of the keyhole slots on the holder.
  • Page 209 Expansion cards and backup units "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê "Disconnecting power cords" on page 52 Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 53 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 210: Removing A Fbu From The Air Duct

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.4.2 Removing a FBU from the air duct "Removing the FBU holder from the air duct" on page 207 Ê 9.5.4.3 Disconnecting the FBU cable from the FBU Figure 105: Disconnecting the FBU adapter cable from the FBU Ê...

  • Page 211: Removing The Fbu From The Holder

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.4.4 Removing the FBU from the holder Figure 106: Removing the FBU from the holder Ê Pull the FBU at a slight angle out of the holder. 9.5.4.5 Installing a new FBU "Connecting the FBU cable to the FBU" on page 203 Ê...

  • Page 212: Handling Sfp+ Transceiver Modules

    Expansion cards and backup units "Switching on the server" on page 66 Ê Ê If applicable, "Updating RAID controller firmware" on page "Enabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 87 Ê Handling SFP+ transceiver modules For Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) configurations, the Ethernet server adapter is equipped with one or two SFP+ (small form-factor pluggable) transceiver modules.
  • Page 213 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Remove the SFP+ transceiver module from its protective packaging. Ê Remove the optical port plug from the new / additional SFP+ transceiver module. CAUTION! – Always keep the protective port plugs attached to the transceiver optical bores and fiber-optic cable connectors until you are ready to make a connection.
  • Page 214 Expansion cards and backup units Inserting the SFP+ transceiver module Figure 109: Inserting the SFP+ transceiver module Ê Insert and slide the SFP+ transceiver module into the socket connector as far as it will go. If only one slot is equipped with a SFP+ transceiver module, use the primary connector as shown.
  • Page 215 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Carefully fold up and latch the locking bail. Figure 111: Attaching the protective optical port plug Ê If the SFP+ transceiver module is not immediately connected to an LC connector, attach the protective optical port plug to the transceiver optical bores.

  • Page 216: Removing An Sfp+ Transceiver Module

    Expansion cards and backup units Installing the secondary SFP+ transceiver module Figure 112: Installing the secondary SFP+ transceiver module Ê If applicable, install the secondary SFP+ transceiver module accordingly. 9.6.2 Removing an SFP+ transceiver module Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tool: tool-less...
  • Page 217 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 113: Removing the protective optical port plug Ê If present, remove the protective optical port plug from the SFP+ transceiver module. CAUTION! Save the protective port plug for future use. Figure 114: Unlatching the locking bail Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 218: Replacing Sfp+ Transceiver Modules

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Carefully unlatch and fold down the locking bail on the SFP+ transceiver module to eject the transceiver from the socket connector. Figure 115: Removing the SFP+ transceiver Ê Pull the SFP+ transceiver module out of its socket connector. Ê...
  • Page 219 Expansion cards and backup units Removing SFP+ transceiver modules Ê Remove the defective SFP+ transceiver module(s) as described in section "Removing an SFP+ transceiver module" on page 216. Installing SFP+ transceiver modules Ê Unpack the new SFP+ transceiver module. Ê Verify that the new SFP+ transceiver module is the same type of transceiver you are replacing.
  • Page 220 Expansion cards and backup units Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 221: Main Memory

    Main memory Safety notes CAUTION! Do not install unsupported third party memory modules. For further ● information on supported memory modules, refer to section "Basic information" on page 222. Memory modules remain hot after shutdown. Wait for components to ● cool down before installing or removing memory modules to prevent burns.

  • Page 222: Basic Information

    Main memory 10.1 Basic information DIMM 1A DIMM 2A DIMM 1B DIMM 2B DIMM 1C DIMM 2C DIMM 2F DIMM 1F DIMM 2E DIMM 1E DIMM 2D DIMM 1D Figure 116: Memory overview – The system board is equipped with 12 memory slots (6 connectors per CPU).

  • Page 223: Memory Sequence

    Main memory 10.1.1 Memory sequence 10.1.1.1 Population rules – Populate memory slot 1 / channel A (DIMM 1A) first. – In case of dual processor configurations, populate memory slot 1 / channel D (DIMM 1D) second. – Within all channels, memory slot 1 must be populated prior to slot 2. (for all CPUs).

  • Page 224: Independant Channel Mode

    Main memory 10.1.1.2 Independant Channel mode CPU1 CPU2 Channel DIMM #DIMMs mono CPU configuration #DIMMs dual CPU configuration 10.1.1.3 Performance modes CPU1 CPU2 Channel DIMM #DIMMs mono CPU configuration #DIMMs dual CPU configuration Notes on Mirrored Channel and Performance modes –...

  • Page 225: Installing Memory Modules

    Main memory 10.2 Installing memory modules Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less 10.2.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 68 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê...

  • Page 226: Concluding Steps

    Main memory Figure 118: Installing memory modules (B) Ê Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the slot. Ê Press down on the memory module until the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module. 10.2.3 Concluding steps "Reassembling"...

  • Page 227: Removing Memory Modules

    Main memory 10.3 Removing memory modules Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less 10.3.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 68 Ê "Locating the defective server" on page 49 Ê...

  • Page 228: Concluding Steps

    Main memory Figure 120: Removing memory modules (B) Ê Remove the ejected memory module. 10.3.3 Concluding steps "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê "Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and iRMC" on page 75 Ê...

  • Page 229: Removing The Defective Memory Module

    Main memory "Shutting down the server" on page Ê "Disconnecting power cords" on page 52 Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 53 Ê 10.4.2 Removing the defective memory module Ê Remove the defective memory module as described in section "Removing a memory module"...
  • Page 230 Main memory Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 231: Processors

    Processors Safety notes CAUTION! Do not install unsupported processors. For further information on ● supported processors, refer to section "Basic information" on page 232. Circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed and ● can be damaged by static electricity. Always discharge static build-up (e.g.

  • Page 232: Basic Information

    Processors 11.1 Basic information The system board D3169 offers two sockets for Intel Xeon processors. 11.1.1 Supported processors – Intel Xeon E5-2500 processor series CPUs – Socket type: LGA 2011 package – Thermal Design Power (TDP) class: up to 95 W 11.1.2 Processor locations CPU 2 CPU 1...

  • Page 233: Installing Processors

    Processors 11.2 Installing processors Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 15 minutes (URU) Software: 5 minutes Tool: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver CAUTION! Processors are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge and must be handled with care. After a processor has been removed from its protective sleeve or from its socket, place it upside down on a nonconducting, antistatic surface.

  • Page 234: Removing The Protective Cover

    Processors 11.2.2.1 Removing the protective cover Figure 122: Opening socket release lever Ê Unlatch the socket release lever by pushing it down and away from the socket (1) and then swivel it up (2)K Figure 123: Opening the load plate Ê...

  • Page 235: Installing The New Processor

    Processors Figure 124: Removing the protective cover Ê Remove the black protective cover from the processor socket. 11.2.2.2 Installing the new processor Figure 125: Installing the processor Notice the coding! Ê Hold the processor with your thumb and index finger. Ê...
  • Page 236 Processors Make sure that the recesses on the processor are aligned with the corresponding markings on the socket. CAUTION! – Ensure that the processor is level in the socket. – Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the processor socket. –...

  • Page 237: Concluding Steps

    Processors Figure 127: Closing the socket release lever Ê Close the socket release lever (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab (2) to lock down the load plate. Ê If applicable, install the second processor accordingly. 11.2.3 Concluding steps "Installing processor heat sinks"...

  • Page 238: Removing Processors

    Processors 11.3 Removing processors Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 15 minutes (URU) Software: 5 minutes Tool: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 11.3.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 68 Ê...
  • Page 239 Processors Figure 128: Opening socket release lever Ê Unlatch the socket release lever by pushing it down and away from the socket (1) and then swivel it up (2). Figure 129: Opening the load plate Ê Open the load plate of the processor socket. CAUTION! Handle the locking frame carefully.
  • Page 240 Processors Figure 130: Removing the processor Ê Carefully remove the defective processor from its socket in a vertical motion. CAUTION! Be careful not to touch or bend the spring contacts on the processor socket. Ê Thoroughly clean residual thermal paste from the processor surface using a lint-free cloth.

  • Page 241: Installing The Protective Cover

    Processors 11.3.2.1 Installing the protective cover Figure 131: Attaching the protective socket cover Ê Carefully lower the protective socket cover onto the processor socket in a vertical motion until it snaps in place. Notice the coding! Figure 132: Closing the load plate Ê...

  • Page 242: Concluding Steps

    Processors Figure 133: Close the socket release lever Ê Close the socket release (1) lever and latch it under the load plate retention tab to lock down the load plate (2). 11.3.3 Concluding steps "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê...

  • Page 243: Preliminary Steps

    Processors CAUTION! Processors are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge and must be handled with care. After a processor has been removed from its protective sleeve or from its socket, place it upside down on a nonconducting, antistatic surface. Never push a processor over a surface.
  • Page 244 Processors "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê Ê If applicable, "Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and iRMC" on page 75 "Switching on the server" on page 66 Ê When the system is powered on after a CPU has been replaced or upgraded, the Global Error indicator will start flashing with the error message CPU has been changed.

  • Page 245: Handling Processor Heat Sinks

    Processors 11.5 Handling processor heat sinks Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 15 minutes (FRU) if thermal paste is involved Upgrade and Repair Unit (URU) Tool: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 11.5.1 Preliminary steps "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê...

  • Page 246: Preparing The Heat Sink And Processor

    Processors 11.5.2.1 Preparing the heat sink and processor When installing a new heat sink Figure 135: Removing the protective heat sink cover Ê Remove the protective cover from the heat sink. CAUTION! Ensure not to touch the heat-conductive paste on the bottom of the heat sink.

  • Page 247: Installing The Heat Sink

    Processors 11.5.2.2 Installing the heat sink Figure 136: Installing the heat sink Ê Align the heat sink with the uncovered copper heat pipes (H, see above) facing towards the PSU. Ê Carefully seat the heat sink on the four threaded holes as shown (see close- up).

  • Page 248: Removing Processor Heat Sinks

    Processors 11.5.3 Removing processor heat sinks Figure 137: Removing the processor heat sink (A) Ê Loosen the four captive screws on the heat sink in a crossover pattern (1-4). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 249: Replacing Processor Heat Sinks

    Processors Figure 138: Removing the processor heat sink (B) Ê Carefully turn the heat sink back and forth to detach it from the processor (1). This may be necessary due to the adhesive quality of the thermal paste located between the heat sink and processor. CAUTION! Pay special attention not to damage any system board components surrounding the processor socket.

  • Page 250: Applying Thermal Paste

    Processors 11.5.4.2 Applying thermal paste Ê Apply thermal paste to the processor surface as described in section "Applying thermal paste" on page 251. If the processor upgrade or replacement kit contains a new CPU heat sink, a thin layer of thermal compound has already been pre-applied to its lower surface.

  • Page 251: Applying Thermal Paste

    Processors 11.6 Applying thermal paste Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (FRU) Tool: tool-less – For the Japanese market, the service engineer must follow the instruction provided separately. – If the processor upgrade or replacement kit contains a new CPU heat sink, a thin layer of thermal compound has already been pre-applied to its lower surface.
  • Page 252 Processors Figure 140: Applying thermal paste Ê Apply a dot of thermal paste to the center of the processor surface as shown. Two graduation marks on the syringe equal the correct amount of thermal paste for one processor. CAUTION! Do not mix different types of thermal paste. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 253: Accessible Drives

    Accessible drives Safety notes CAUTION! Before installing an accessible drive, acquaint yourself with the ● drive's user documentation. When inserting an accessible drive into the server, ensure not to ● pinch or strain any connected cables. When installing an accessible drive, hold it by its sides. Applying force ●...

  • Page 254: Basic Informations

    12.1 Basic informations Mounting order for accessible drives in the front panel cage PRIMERGY RX2520 M1 server offers one 5.25-inch accessible drive bays for optical disk drives and backup drives: Figure 141: Accessible drives in front panel cage No. Accessible drive Max.

  • Page 255: Installing A Local Service Display (Lsd) Module

    Accessible drives Figure 143: Accessible drive (RDX) in HDD bay for 2.5-in HDD version Mounting order for accessible drives in the HDD bays for 3.5-inch version RIMERGY RX2520 M1 server offers one 5.25-inch accessible drive bays for optical disk drives Figure 144: Accessible drive 3.5-in HDD version 12.2 Installing a Local Service Display (LSD)

  • Page 256: Removing The Lsd Dummy Cover

    Accessible drives "Getting access to the component" on page 53 Ê "Removing the fan box" on page 168 Ê 12.2.2 Removing the LSD dummy cover Figure 145: Removing the LSD dummy cover Ê Take the LSD dummy cover by the two recessed grips and pull out the LSD dummy cover.

  • Page 257: Installing A Lsd Module

    Accessible drives 12.2.3 Installing a LSD module Figure 146: Installing the LSD module Ê Insert the LSD module into the bay and push in until it locks in place. Figure 147: Installing the LSD module Ê Connect the LSD cable to the LSD module (1). Ê...

  • Page 258: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives 12.2.4 Concluding steps "Installing the fan box" on page 171 Ê "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê "Enabling BitLocker functionality" on page 93 Ê 12.3 Removing a LSD module Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (URU)

  • Page 259: Removing The Lsd Module

    Accessible drives 12.3.2 Removing the LSD module Figure 148: Removing the LSD cable Ê Remove the LSD cable from the LSD module (1) and the connector on the system board (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...
  • Page 260 Accessible drives Figure 149: Unlocking the LSD module Ê Press in on the locking latch to disengage the LSD module. Figure 150: Unlocking the LSD module Ê Pull the LSD module out of the bay. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 261: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives Figure 151: Insert the LSD dummy cover Ê Insert the LSD dummy cover into the bay. 12.3.3 Concluding steps "Installing the fan box" on page 171 Ê "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê...

  • Page 262: Preliminary Steps

    Accessible drives 12.4.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê "Disconnecting power cords" on page 52 Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 53 Ê "Removing the fan box" on page 168 Ê...

  • Page 263: Preliminary Steps

    Accessible drives 12.5.1.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê "Disconnecting power cords" on page 52 Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 53 Ê "Removing the fan box" on page 168 Ê...

  • Page 264: Preparing An Odd

    Accessible drives Figure 153: Removing the dummy module Ê Pull the ODD dummy module out. 12.5.1.3 Preparing an ODD Figure 154: Location for the unused ODD latch Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...
  • Page 265 Accessible drives Ê Take the ODD latch from its place on the bottom of the front panel module. For the Japanese market: You can find the ODD latch in the delivered accessory kit. Figure 155: Installing the ODD latch Ê Mount the ODD latch to the ODD (1) and secure it with two screws (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 266: Installing An Odd

    Accessible drives 12.5.1.4 Installing an ODD Figure 156: Installing the ODD Ê Insert the ODD into the bay and push in until it locks in place. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 267: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives Figure 157: Installing the ODD Ê Run the SATA and power cables through the ODD bay opening as shown. Ê Connect the power cable to the ODD (1). Ê Connect the SATA cable to the ODD (2). 12.5.1.5 Concluding steps "Installing the fan box"...

  • Page 268: Preliminary Steps

    Accessible drives Tools: Torx Plus 6 screw driver 12.5.2.1 Preliminary steps Ê Ask the system administrator to eject all remaining backup or optical media from the backup or optical disk drive before removing it from the server. "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê...
  • Page 269 Accessible drives Figure 159: Removing the ODD latch Ê Remove the two screws (1). Ê Remove the ODD latch on the rear of the ODD (2). Ê Fix the ODD latch in the bottom of the front panel module see figure 154 on page 264.

  • Page 270: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives Figure 160: Installing the ODD dummy module Ê Insert the ODD dummy module. 12.5.2.3 Concluding steps "Installing the fan box" on page 171 Ê "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê...

  • Page 271: Preliminary Steps

    Accessible drives 12.5.3.1 Preliminary steps Ê Ask the system administrator to eject all remaining backup or optical media from the backup or optical disk drive before removing it from the server. "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Shutting down the server"...

  • Page 272: Preliminary Steps

    Accessible drives Tools: Phillips PH0 / (+) No. 0 screw driver 12.6.1.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê "Disconnecting power cords" on page 52 Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 53 Ê...
  • Page 273 Accessible drives Figure 162: Removing the ODD carrier Ê Pull out the ODD carrier. Figure 163: Removing the ODD carrier front Ê Remove the ODD carrier front. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 274: Installing An Odd Into The Odd Carrier

    Accessible drives 12.6.1.3 Installing an ODD into the ODD carrier Figure 164: Installing the ODD Ê Insert the ODD. Ê Fasten the ODD with two screws. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 275: Installing An Odd

    Accessible drives Figure 165: Installing the ODD carrier front Ê Install the ODD carrier front. 12.6.1.4 Installing an ODD Figure 166: Installing the ODD Ê Run the SATA and power cables through the ODD bay opening as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 276: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives Ê Connect the power cable to the ODD (1). Ê Connect the SATA cable to the ODD (2). Figure 167: Installing the ODD Ê Insert the ODD into the bay and push in until it locks in place (3). 12.6.1.5 Concluding steps "Installing the fan box"...

  • Page 277: Preliminary Steps

    Accessible drives 12.6.2.1 Preliminary steps Ê Ask the system administrator to eject all remaining backup or optical media from the backup or optical disk drive before removing it from the server. "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Shutting down the server"...

  • Page 278: Removing The Odd

    Accessible drives Figure 169: Removing the ODD carrier Ê Pull out the ODD carrier. 12.6.2.3 Removing the ODD Figure 170: Removing the ODD Ê Disconnect the SATA cable (2) and the power cable (1). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...
  • Page 279 Accessible drives Figure 171: Removing the ODD carrier front Ê Remove the ODD carrier front. Figure 172: Removing the ODD Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 280: Installing The Odd Dummy Module

    Accessible drives Ê Remove the two screws). Ê Remove the ODD. 12.6.2.4 Installing the ODD dummy module Figure 173: Installing the ODD dummy Ê Insert the ODD dummy module. Ê Fasten the ODD dummy with two screws Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 281: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives Figure 174: Installing the ODD carrier front Ê Install the ODD carrier front. Figure 175: Installing the ODD carrier 12.6.2.5 Concluding steps "Installing the fan box" on page 171 Ê "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê...

  • Page 282: Replacing An Odd

    Accessible drives "Enabling BitLocker functionality" on page 93 Ê 12.6.3 Replacing an ODD Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (URU) Tools: Phillips PH0 / (+) No. 0 screw driver 12.6.3.1 Preliminary steps Ê Ask the system administrator to eject all remaining backup or optical media from the backup or optical disk drive before removing it from the server.
  • Page 283 Accessible drives "Enabling BitLocker functionality" on page 93 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 284: Installing A Rdx Drive In 2.5-Inch Version

    Accessible drives 12.7 Installing a RDX drive in 2.5-inch version Notes on RDX drive USB cabling: – A USB 2.0 RDX drive may be replaced by a USB 3.0 RDX drive with previous cabling. – A USB 3.0 RDX drive may be connected with a USB 2.0 cable to an onboard USB 2.0 connector with limited performance.
  • Page 285 Accessible drives Figure 176: Inserting the RDX drive in the drive cage Ê Insert the RDX drive into the bay and push in. Figure 177: Fastening the RDX drive in the drive cage Ê Fasten the RDX drive with 4 screws in the drive cage. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 286: Installing The Rdx Drive

    Accessible drives 12.7.3 Installing the RDX drive Figure 178: Installing the RDX drive Ê Insert the RDX with the drive cage in the bay. Ê Insert the HDD cage in bay1 see "Installing a HDD cage" on page 159. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 287: Connecting The Rdx Drive

    Accessible drives 12.7.4 Connecting the RDX drive 12.7.4.1 Connecting the RDX drive to the system board Figure 179: Connecting the cables to the RDX drive Ê Fasten the drive cage with the screw (1). Ê Connecting the power cable C5 to the RDX drive (2). Ê...
  • Page 288 Accessible drives Figure 180: Installing the RDX drive cage Ê Fasten the drive cage with the screw. Figure 181: Connecting the USB cable to the USB 3.0 interface card Ê Connecting the power cable C5 to the RDX drive (1). Ê...

  • Page 289: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives 12.7.5 Concluding steps "Installing the fan box" on page 171 Ê "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê "Switching on the server" on page 66 Ê "Verifying and configuring the backup software solution" on page 81 Ê...
  • Page 290 Accessible drives Figure 182: Removing the cables from the RDX drive Ê Removing the screw that fasten the drive cage(1). Ê Disconnecting the USB cable (2). Ê Disconnecting the power cable (3). Figure 183: Unlocking the drive cage Ê Remove the drive cage. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 291: Removing A Rdx Drive Out Of The Cage

    Accessible drives 12.8.3 Removing a RDX drive out of the cage Figure 184: Removing the 4 screws Ê Remove the 4 screws from the drive cage Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...
  • Page 292 Accessible drives Figure 185: Installing tape drive dummy cover Ê Insert the tape drive dummy cover into the drive cage. Figure 186: Installing tape drive dummy module Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 293: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives Ê Fasten the tape drive dummy module with 2 screws. Ê Insert the drive cage into bay 2, for further information see sectjon "Installing the RDX drive" on page 286. Ê Insert the HDD cage into bay 1, for further information see sectjon "Installing a HDD cage"...

  • Page 294: Removing The Defective Rdx Drive

    Accessible drives "Disconnecting power cords" on page 52 Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 53 Ê "Removing the fan box" on page 168 Ê 12.9.2 Removing the defective RDX drive "Removing the drive cage" on page 289 Ê "Removing a RDX drive out of the cage"...

  • Page 295: Preliminary Steps

    Accessible drives 12.10.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Locating the defective server" on page 49 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê "Disconnecting power cords" on page 52 Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 53 Ê...

  • Page 296: Removing The Tape Drive Dummy Module

    Accessible drives Figure 188: Removing the cover plate Ê Remove the cover plate. 12.10.3 Removing the tape drive dummy module Figure 189: Removing the tape drive dummy module Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 297: Installing A Lto Drive In The Cage

    Accessible drives Ê Remove the four screws. Ê Pull out the tape drive dummy module. 12.10.4 Installing a LTO drive in the cage Figure 190: Inserting the LTO drive Ê Insert the LTO drive into the bay and push in. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...
  • Page 298 Accessible drives Figure 191: Fastening the LTO drive in the drive cage Ê Fasten the LTO drive with 4 screws in the drive cage using the upper screw holes. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 299: Installing The Lto Cage

    Accessible drives Figure 192: Connecting the cover plate Ê Connect the cover plate to the LTO drive. 12.10.5 Installing the LTO cage Figure 193: Inserting the LTO cage Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...
  • Page 300 Accessible drives Ê Push the LTO cage into the bay. Figure 194: Connecting the cables to the LTO4/5 Ê Fasten the drive cage with the screw (1). Ê For LTO4/5 drives: Connect the cable to the LTO drive (2), to the power cable (3) and to the system board (4) as shown in figure 194.

  • Page 301: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives 12.10.6 Concluding steps "Installing the fan box" on page 171 Ê "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê "Switching on the server" on page 66 Ê "Verifying and configuring the backup software solution" on page 81 Ê...

  • Page 302: Removing The Drive Cage

    Accessible drives 12.11.2 Removing the drive cage Figure 196: Unlocking the drive cage Ê Remove the screw that fixed the drive cage in the bay (1). Ê Remove the cable from the LTO drive (2). Figure 197: Removing the drive cage Ê...

  • Page 303: Removing A Lto Drive Out Of The Cage

    Accessible drives 12.11.3 Removing a LTO drive out of the cage Figure 198: Removing the cover plate Ê Remove the cover plate from the drive cage. Figure 199: Removing the screws Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...
  • Page 304 Accessible drives Ê Remove the four screws. Figure 200: Removing the LTO drive Ê Pull the LTO drive out. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 305: Installing The Tape Drive Dummy Module

    Accessible drives 12.11.4 Installing the tape drive dummy module Figure 201: Installing the tape drive dummy module (A) Ê Push the tape drive dummy module into the drive cage. Figure 202: Installing the tape drive dummy module (B) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...
  • Page 306 Accessible drives Ê Fasten the tape drive dummy module in the drive cage with 4 screws. Figure 203: Installing the cover plate Ê Fasten the cover plate. Figure 204: Installing the drive cage with the tape drive dummy module Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 307: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives Ê Push the drive cage in. Ê Fasten the drive cage with the screw see also "Installing the LTO cage" on page 299. 12.11.5 Concluding steps "Installing the fan box" on page 171 Ê "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê...

  • Page 308: Replacing The Lto Drive In 2.5-Inch Version

    Accessible drives 12.12 Replacing the LTO drive in 2.5-inch version Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (URU) Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 12.12.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Locating the defective server" on page 49 Ê...
  • Page 309 Accessible drives "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê "Switching on the server" on page 66 Ê "Verifying and configuring the backup software solution" on page 81 Ê "Enabling BitLocker functionality" on page 93 Ê...
  • Page 310 Accessible drives Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 311: Front Panel And External Connectors

    Front panel and external connectors Safety notes CAUTION! When inserting the front panel module into the server, ensure not to ● pinch or strain any connected cables. Circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed and ● can be damaged by static electricity. Always discharge static build-up (e.g.

  • Page 312: Preliminary Steps

    Front panel and external connectors To avoid the loss of non-default settings when replacing the system board, a backup copy of important system configuration data is automatically stored from the system board NVRAM to the Chassis ID EPROM. After replacing the system board the backup data is restored from the Chassis ID board to the new system board.

  • Page 313: Removing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors 13.1.1.2 Removing the front panel module Figure 205: Disconnecting the front panel cable Ê Disconnect the front panel cable from the system board (1). Ê If applicable, disconnect the front VGA cable from the system board see section "Removing the front VGA cable"...
  • Page 314 Front panel and external connectors Figure 206: Connecting the front panel cable to the front panel module Ê Connect the front panel cable to the new front panel module as shown. Figure 207: Connecting the front panel cable Ê Insert the front panel module into the front panel cage and carefully push in until it locks in place.

  • Page 315: Concluding Steps

    Front panel and external connectors Figure 208: Connecting front panel cables Ê Connect the front panel cable to the system board. Ê Run the front panel cable through the cable clamps as shown. Ê If applicable, connect the front VGA cable to the front VGA connector of the system board as described in section "Installing the front VGA connector"...

  • Page 316: Front Vga Connector

    Front panel and external connectors "Enabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 87 Ê "Enabling BitLocker functionality" on page 93 Ê 13.2 Front VGA connector 13.2.1 Installing the front VGA connector Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (FRU) Tools: Socket screw driver (5 mm) Wrench key for UNC #4-40 hexagon bolts 13.2.1.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality"...

  • Page 317: Preparing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors 13.2.1.3 Preparing the front panel module Figure 209: Breaking out the front VGA cover plate Ê Break out the VGA cover plate on the front panel cover. Please note that once removed, the VGA cover plate cannot be refitted.

  • Page 318: Re-Installing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors Figure 211: Mounting the front VGA connector Ê Insert the front VGA connector with the longer connector side to the left. Ê Fasten the front VGA connector in the front panel module with two hexagon bolts.

  • Page 319: Concluding Steps

    Front panel and external connectors Figure 212: Connecting front panel cables Ê Connect the front VGA cable to the system board. Ê Run the front VGA cable through the cable clamps as shown. 13.2.1.6 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures: "Installing the fan box"...

  • Page 320: Preliminary Steps

    Front panel and external connectors Tools: Socket screw driver (5 mm) Wrench key for UNC #4-40 hexagon bolts 13.2.2.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Locating the defective server" on page 49 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê...

  • Page 321: Removing The Front Vga Connector

    Front panel and external connectors 13.2.2.3 Removing the front VGA connector Figure 214: Removing front VGA connector from the front panel module Ê Remove two hexagon bolts. Ê Push the VGA connector out of the front panel module. 13.2.2.4 Re-installing the front panel module "Installing the front panel module"...

  • Page 322: Replacing The Front Vga Connector

    Front panel and external connectors 13.2.3 Replacing the front VGA connector Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 15 minutes (FRU) Tools: Socket screw driver (5 mm) Wrench key for UNC #4-40 hexagon bolts 13.2.3.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê...

  • Page 323: Front Panel Cage

    Front panel and external connectors "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê "Switching on the server" on page 66 Ê "Enabling BitLocker functionality" on page 93 Ê 13.3 Front panel cage 13.3.1 Replacing the front panel cage Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 10 minutes...
  • Page 324 Front panel and external connectors Multicage Figure 215: Removing the multicage Ê Remove the two screws. Ê Push the multicage out of the chassis frontward. Ê Remove the installed modules. – "Removing the front panel module" on page 313 – "Removing the ODD"...

  • Page 325: Re-Installing The Front Panel Cage

    Front panel and external connectors Panelhousing Figure 216: Removing the panelhousing Ê Remove the screw. Ê Push the panelhousing out of the chassis frontward. "Removing the front panel module" on page 313 Ê 13.3.1.3 Re-installing the front panel cage Multicage Ê...
  • Page 326 Front panel and external connectors Figure 217: Inserting the front panel cage Ê Insert the front panel cage. Ê Fasten the front panel cage with two screws Panelhousing "Installing the front panel module" on page 313 Ê Figure 218: Inserting the front panel cage Ê...

  • Page 327: Concluding Steps

    Front panel and external connectors 13.3.1.4 Concluding steps Ê Connect all cables from the modules that are installed in the front panel cage. – Front panel cable: – Front VGA cable: – ODD cable: – LSD cable: "Installing the fan box" on page 171 Ê...

  • Page 328: Preliminary Steps

    Front panel and external connectors CAUTION! For that reason the front panel module and system board must not be replaced simultaneously! In this case, restoring the system configuration data on the system board would fail. 13.4.1.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê...
  • Page 329 Front panel and external connectors Figure 220: Removing the screws Ê Remove the two screws. Figure 221: Ê Carefully pull out the cable. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 330: Installing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors 13.4.1.3 Installing the front panel module Figure 222: Connecting the front panel cable to the front panel module Ê Thread in the cable as shown. Figure 223: Installing the front panel to the ear Ê Insert the front panel on the ear. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...
  • Page 331 Front panel and external connectors Figure 224: Inserting the screws Ê Fasten the front panel with two screws. Figure 225: Connecting the front panel cable Ê Insert the cable into the connector on the system board (1). Ê Close the connector (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 332: Concluding Steps

    Front panel and external connectors Figure 226: Connecting front panel cables Ê Run the front panel cable through the cable clamps as shown. 13.4.1.4 Concluding steps "Installing the fan box" on page 171 Ê "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê...

  • Page 333: System Board And Components

    System board and components Safety notes CAUTION! Devices and components inside the server remain hot after ● shutdown. After shutting down the server, wait for hot components to cool down before installing or removing internal options. Circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed and ●...

  • Page 334: Replacing The Cmos Battery

    System board and components The onboard SAS enabling key enables the SAS functionality of the Onboard controller. 14.2 Replacing the CMOS battery Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less; recommended: tooth pick Safety notes CAUTION! The CMOS battery must be replaced with an identical battery or with ●...

  • Page 335: Removing The Battery

    System board and components 14.2.2 Removing the battery Figure 227: Replacing the CMOS battery Ê Press out on the locking spring to eject the depleted CMOS battery (1). Ê If the CMOS battery cannot be ejected this way, use a toothpick (recommended) or similar tool as a lever: Insert the toothpick between the battery and locking spring as shown (2).

  • Page 336: Installing The Cmos Battery

    System board and components 14.2.3 Installing the CMOS battery Figure 228: Installing the CMOS battery Ê At a slight angle, fit the new CMOS battery into its socket as shown (1). CAUTION! Ensure to insert the CMOS battery with the positive pole (label side) facing up as shown (see close-up).

  • Page 337: Usb Flash Module (Ufm)

    System board and components "Switching on the server" on page 66 Ê "Verifying system information backup / restore" on page 77 Ê "Verifying the system time settings" on page 89 Ê 14.3 USB Flash Module (UFM) This section provides information on how to install, remove or replace the USB Flash Module (UFM).

  • Page 338: Installing The Ufm

    System board and components 14.3.1.2 Installing the UFM Figure 229: UFM kit USB Flash Module (UFM) UFM spacer UFM nylon screw Figure 230: UFM mounting location Cut-out for UFM spacer UFM connector Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 339: Concluding Steps

    System board and components Figure 231: Installing the UFM Ê Connect the UFM to the system board, snapping in the UFM spacer. 14.3.1.3 Concluding steps "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê...

  • Page 340: Removing The Ufm

    System board and components Ê The server should now boot from the "Recovery Tool CD". Ê Follow the on-screen instructions. 14.3.2 Removing the UFM Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (FRU) Tools: Phillips PH0 / (+) No. 0 screw driver 14.3.2.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality"...

  • Page 341: Removing The Ufm

    System board and components 14.3.2.2 Removing the UFM Figure 232: Removing the UFM (A) Ê Remove the nylon screw on the defective UFM (1). Ê Disconnect and remove the defective UFM (2). Ê The UFM spacer remains on the system board. 14.3.2.3 Concluding steps "Reassembling"...

  • Page 342: Preliminary Steps

    System board and components Tools: – Phillips PH0 / (+) No. 0 screw driver – combination pliers and flat nose pliers 14.3.3.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 68 Ê...
  • Page 343 System board and components Ê Remove the UFM spacer (2). Figure 234: Installing the UFM (B) Ê Fit the new UFM on the UFM connector and the remaining UFM spacer (1). Ê Secure the UFM to the UFM spacer with the nylon screw (2). Destroying the defective UFM CAUTION! The UFM contains customer information (e.g.
  • Page 344 System board and components Figure 235: Destroying the defective UFM Ê Use a pair of combination pliers (1) and flat nose pliers (2) to break the UFM in half as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 345: Concluding Steps

    System board and components 14.3.3.4 Concluding steps "Installing the air duct" on page 59 Ê "Mounting the housing cover" on page 61 Ê "Sliding the server into the rack" on page 64 Ê If the server has been completely removed from the rack for maintenance purposes, reinstall and secure it in the rack as described in section "Mounting the server in the rack"...

  • Page 346: Trusted Platform Module (Tpm)

    System board and components 14.4 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 14.4.1 Installing the TPM Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Software: 5 minutes Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Installing the TPM: – Bit screw driver –...

  • Page 347: Installing The Tpm

    System board and components 14.4.1.2 Installing the TPM Figure 236: TPM kit TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Special screw for TPM TPM spacer TPM bit insert for TPM special screw The black TPM spacer is not used in this server. Figure 237: TPM mounting location TPM connector Cut-out for TPM spacer Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 348 System board and components Figure 238: Installing the TPM spacer Ê Snap the TPM spacer into the cut-out in the system board. Figure 239: TPM bit insert Ê Attach the TPM bit insert or TPM module fixing tool (Japanese market) to a bit screw driver.

  • Page 349: Concluding Steps

    System board and components Figure 240: Securing the TPM Ê Connect the new TPM to the system board. Ê Secure the TPM with the TPM screw using the TPM bit insert. Do not fasten the screw too firmly. Stop as soon as the head of the screw lightly touches the TPM.
  • Page 350 Ê Save your changes and exit the BIOS. For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, refer to the corresponding BIOS Setup Utilty reference manual available online at http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/. "Switching on the server" on page 66 Ê "Enabling BitLocker functionality" on page 93 Ê...

  • Page 351: Removing The Tpm

    System board and components 14.4.2 Removing the TPM Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 30 minutes (FRU) Tools: Removing the system board: – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Removing the TPM: – flat nose pliers – thin slotted screw driver (2 x 0.4 mm) For the Japanese market: –...

  • Page 352: Preliminary Steps

    For further information on how to disable BitLocker drive encryption, please refer to the Microsoft Knowledge Base. Fujitsu service partners will find additional information (also available in Japanese) on the Fujitsu Extranet web pages. Ê Disable TPM in the system board BIOS. Proceed as follows: Ê...
  • Page 353 For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, refer to the corresponding BIOS Setup Utilty reference manual available online at (http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/. "Locating the defective server" on page 49 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê...

  • Page 354: Removing The Tpm

    System board and components 14.4.2.2 Removing the TPM "Removing the defective system board" on page 366. Ê Ê Lay the system board on a soft, antistatic surface with its component side facing down. Figure 241: Removing the TPM screw Ê Locate the slotted lower end of the TPM screw (1). Ê...
  • Page 355 System board and components Figure 242: Removing the TPM spacer Ê Using a pair of flat nose pliers, press together the hooks on the TPM spacer (see close-up) and remove it from the system board. If the TPM is to be replaced, the TPM spacer may remain on the system board.

  • Page 356: Concluding Steps

    System board and components 14.4.2.3 Concluding steps "Installing the fan box" on page 171 Ê "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê "Switching on the server" on page 66 Ê 14.4.3 Replacing the TPM Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 40 minutes (FRU)

  • Page 357: Removing The Tpm

    System board and components "Locating the defective server" on page 49 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê "Disconnecting power cords" on page 52 Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 53 Ê "Removing the fan box" on page 168 Ê...

  • Page 358: Concluding Steps

    System board and components 14.4.3.4 Concluding steps "Installing the fan box" on page 171 Ê "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê "Switching on the server" on page 66 Ê "Enabling BitLocker functionality" on page 93 Ê...

  • Page 359: Installing The Onboard Sas Enabling Key

    System board and components 14.5.1.2 Installing the onboard SAS enabling key Figure 244: onboard SAS enabling key Ê Locate the onboard SAS enabling key mounting location on the system board. Figure 245: Onboard SAS enabling key mounting location Ê Connect the onboard SAS enabling key to system board connector "SKU key".

  • Page 360: Concluding Steps

    System board and components 14.5.1.3 Concluding steps "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê "Switching on the server" on page 66 Ê "Enabling BitLocker functionality" on page Ê 14.5.2 Removing the onboard SAS enabling key Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (FRU)

  • Page 361: Removing Onboard Sas Enabling Key

    System board and components 14.5.2.2 Removing onboard SAS enabling key Figure 246: onboard SAS enabling key mounting location Ê Firmly pull up on the release lash until the onboard SAS enabling key pops out of its connector. 14.5.2.3 Concluding steps "Reassembling"...

  • Page 362: Preliminary Steps

    System board and components 14.5.3.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Locating the defective server" on page Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê "Disconnecting power cords" on page 52 Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 53 Ê...
  • Page 363 System board and components Tools: Replacing the system board: – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver – Magnifying glass for inspecting processor socket springs (recommended) Replacing the TPM: – Bit screw driver – TPM bit insert – thin slotted screw driver (2 x 0.4 mm) For the Japanese market: –...
  • Page 364 System board and components If the contact persons DO NOT have a backup copy available, inform them that replacing the TPM will cause to lose all data. Note on system information backup / restore The front panel module contains the Chassis ID EPROM that contains system information like server name and model, housing type, serial number and manufacturing data.

  • Page 365: Preliminary Steps

    System board and components 14.6.1 Preliminary steps "Note on network settings recovery" on page 364 Ê "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 68 Ê "Locating the defective server" on page 49 Ê...

  • Page 366: Removing The Defective System Board

    System board and components 14.6.2 Removing the defective system board Ê Remove all cables from the system board. Ê Remove the following components from the system board as shown in the related sections: – Heat sink: see section "Removing processor heat sinks" on page 248 Leave the processor on the defective board for now.
  • Page 367 System board and components Figure 247: Detaching the system board Ê Remove 11 screws from the system board (see circles). If there was an SAS RAID controller installed the screw (1) is already removed. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...
  • Page 368 System board and components Figure 248: Removing the system board Ê Slightly lift up the system board by the memory module ejectors and a PCI slot in order to detach it from the centering bolts (C). Ê Carefully shift the system board towards the server front until the plug shells disengage from the cut-outs in the connector panel (1).

  • Page 369: Installing The System Board

    System board and components 14.6.3 Installing the system board 14.6.3.1 Mounting the system board Figure 249: Installing the system board Ê Hold the new system board by the memory module ejectors and a PCI slot. CAUTION! – Do not lift or handle the system board by any of its heat sinks! –...

  • Page 370: Swapping Processors

    System board and components Figure 250: Securing the system board Ê Secure the system board with 11 screws (M3 x 6 mm, C26192-Y10-C68) (see circles). If you want to install a SAS RAID controller, do not insert the screw markt with (1). Screw torque: 0.6 Nm (not applicable for the Japanese market) Tighten the screws in a cross diagonal pattern.

  • Page 371: Concluding Steps

    System board and components Removing processors from the defective system board Ê Carefully remove the processors from their sockets on the defective system board as described in "Removing a processor" on page 238. CAUTION! Remove and reinstall one processor at a time. Do not remove the second processor from the defective system board until the first processor has been installed on the new system board.
  • Page 372 System board and components – UFM: install the UFM spacer to the system board and install the UFM see section "Installing the UFM" on page 337 – TPM (if applicable): see section "Installing the TPM" on page 346 "Installing the power backplane" on page 116 Ê...

  • Page 373: Conversion Configurations

    Conversion configurations Safety notes CAUTION! For further information, please refer to chapter "Important ● information" on page 15.1 Basic information 15.1.1 Supported conversions Start Configuration Final Configuration Upgrade kit # 8x 3.5-inch 12x 3.5-inch S26361-F1480-L119 8x 2.5-inch HDD S26361-F1373-L424 4x 2.5-inch 12x 2.5-inch S26361-F1373-L427 4x 2.5-inch HDD...

  • Page 374: Sas Cabling

    Conversion configurations 12x 3.5-inch n.a. 15.1.2 SAS cabling Config Cable from X1 rear pass-through MLC1 -SAS controller board X1 front pass-through MLC2 -SAS controller board X1 - 4x 2.5-inch HDD Bpl SAS1-4 system board 2 (with X1 - 4x 2.5-inch HDD Bpl MLC1 -SAS controller controller) X1 - 4x 2.5-inch HDD Bpl...

  • Page 375: Basic Procedures

    Conversion configurations 15.2 Basic Procedures 15.2.1 Removing the front cover 2.5-inch version Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: Slotted screw driver The removing of the front cover for all versions is to proceed in the same way. 15.2.1.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality"...

  • Page 376: Removing The

    Conversion configurations 15.2.1.2 Removing the front cover Figure 251: Removing the rack front cover (A) Ê Disengage all tabs of the front cover. Figure 252: Removing the rack front cover (B) Ê Carefully remove the front cover. Do not damage the hooks of the front cover.

  • Page 377: Installing The Front Cover 2.5-Inch Version

    Conversion configurations "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê "Enabling BitLocker functionality" on page 93 Ê 15.2.2 Installing the front cover 2.5-inch version Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less 15.2.2.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality"...

  • Page 378: Panelhousing In Bay 5

    Conversion configurations Ê Insert the front cover starting with the right side. Regard the noses see close-up. Regard that all tabs will be engaged in the recesses. 15.2.2.3 Panelhousing in bay 5 Figure 254: Installing the front cover for configurations with the small front panel cage Ê...

  • Page 379: Converting

    Conversion configurations 15.3 Converting 15.3.1 3.5-inch HDD versions 15.3.1.1 Configuration 1 to configuration 9 Figure 255: 8x 3.5-inch HDD version Figure 256: 12x 3.5-inch HDD version 15.3.1.2 Steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê...
  • Page 380 Conversion configurations "Removing the fan box" on page 168 Ê Ê Remove the pass-through board, see section "Removing a pass- through/expander board" on page 152. Ê Install the expander board, see section "Installing the pass- through/expander board" on page 156. Figure 257: HDD dummy lock Ê...

  • Page 381: Inch Hdd Versions

    Conversion configurations Remove the ID card and save the ID-card with the server. Ê 15.3.2 2.5-inch HDD versions cage 1 cage 2 cage 3 cage 4 cage 5 Figure 258: Cage numbers for HDDs and front panel 15.3.2.1 Configuration 2 to configuration 4 The configuration 2 must include a SAS controller.

  • Page 382: Steps

    Conversion configurations 15.3.2.2 Steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê "Disconnecting power cords" on page 52 Ê Ê Remove all external cables. "Getting access to the component" on page 53 Ê...

  • Page 383: Steps

    Conversion configurations Figure 261: 4x 2.5-inch version Figure 262: 12x 2.5-inch version 15.3.2.4 Steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê "Disconnecting power cords" on page 52 Ê Ê Remove all external cables. "Getting access to the component"...

  • Page 384: Configuration 2 To Configuration 3

    Conversion configurations Ê For more information about the cabling see "Configuration 7" on page 407. "Installing the fan box" on page 171 Ê "Reassembling" on page 59 Ê Ê Connect all external cables. "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê...

  • Page 385: Steps

    Conversion configurations 15.3.2.6 Steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê "Disconnecting power cords" on page 52 Ê Ê Remove all external cables. "Getting access to the component" on page 53 Ê...

  • Page 386: Configuration 3 To Configuration 6

    Conversion configurations 15.3.2.7 Configuration 3 to configuration 6 Figure 265: 4x 2.5-inch version + LTO Figure 266: 8x 2.5-inch version + LTO 15.3.2.8 Steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê...

  • Page 387: Configuration 4 To Configuration 7

    Conversion configurations "Installing the front cover 2.5-inch version" on page 377 Ê Ê Remove the ID card from the multicage and insert the ID card into the slot in the panelhousing. Ê For more information about the cabling see "Configuration 6" on page 405.

  • Page 388: Steps

    Conversion configurations 15.3.2.10 Steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê "Disconnecting power cords" on page 52 Ê Ê Remove all external cables. "Getting access to the component" on page 53 Ê...

  • Page 389: Configuration 4 To Configuration 8

    Conversion configurations 15.3.2.11 Configuration 4 to configuration 8 Figure 269: 8x 2.5-inch HDD version Figure 270: 16x2.5-inch HDD version 15.3.2.12 Steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê "Disconnecting power cords" on page 52 Ê...

  • Page 390: Configuration 7 To Configuration 8

    Conversion configurations "Installing the 12x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane" on page 148 Ê Ê Install the panelhousing, see "Re-installing the front panel cage" on page 325 Ê Installing the HDD modules or HDD dummy modules, see "Installing a 2.5- inch HDD / SSD module" on page 129 "Installing a 2.5-inch dummy module"...

  • Page 391: Steps

    Conversion configurations Figure 272: 16x 2.5-inch HDD version 15.3.2.14 Steps "Disabling or suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 67 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 51 Ê "Disconnecting power cords" on page 52 Ê Ê Remove all external cables. "Getting access to the component" on page 53 Ê...
  • Page 392 Conversion configurations "Connecting the server to the power source" on page 64 Ê Ê Update your server’s chassis information on the Chassis ID EPROM integrated into the front panel board. For further information on how to obtain and use the ChassisId_Prom Tool, refer to section "Using the Chassis ID Prom Tool"...

  • Page 393: Cables

    Cables This chapter provides information on how to connect, disconnect and route cables. Safety notes CAUTION! Always hold cables by their connectors when disconnecting them. ● Never pull on the cable to disconnect cables. Ensure that none of the cables are scraped, strained or otherwise ●...
  • Page 394 Cables Configuration Cable No Name Routing number 2 3 4 5 T26139- Front panel to COMMON o o o o Y4015-V1 system board CBL SAS 4x 2.5-inch SAS T26139- 2XMINI BP to 12x2.5- Y3963-V111 inch SAS BP CBL SAS T26139- SAS BP to SAS 2XMINI Y3963-V101...

  • Page 395: Inch Version

    Cables Configuration Cable No Name Routing number 2 3 4 5 C18 CBL T26139- LTO to system MSAS- Y3969-V351 board HDDA C21 CBL T26139- FBU to controller o o o o FBU02 Y4032-V3 external HDDs C22 CBL T26139- USB3.0 cable for USB3.0A Y4039-A80 RDX3.0 drive...
  • Page 396 Cables Configuration No Name Cable number Routing C21 CBL FBU02 T26139- FBU to controller Y4032-V3 external HDDs CBL PWR T26139-Y3986- 3.5-inch HDD 2CO 400 V302 backplane to ODD CBL SAS2- T26139- Y4040- Pass- SAS3 300 through/expander board to SAS controller Table 11: List of used cables Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 397: Cabling Plans

    Cables 16.2 Cabling plans 16.2.1 Configuration 1 8x 3.5-inch HDD model with opt. ODD Power OP_on_ear+ Backpl l 1x USB ODD (opt.) Data SAS BP 12 x 3.5“ X17 - PWR Pass- through SB D3169 board Frontpanel SMB 1 SATA 2 PWR HDD/ODD1 PWR HDD/ODD2 SMB 4...
  • Page 398 Cables 16.2.2 Configuration 2 4x 2.5-inch HDD model with onboard SAS/SATA controller Power Backpl Frontpanel + 2x USB Front VGA (optional) (opt.) Data (opt.) SAS BP D3169 SB 4 x 2.5“ Frontpanel Front VGA SMB 1 SATA 2 PWR HDD/ODD1 PWR HDD/ODD2 SMB 4 USB INT 1...
  • Page 399 Cables 4x 2.5-inch HDD model with SAS controller Power Backpl l Frontpanel + 2x USB Front VGA (optional) (opt.) Data (opt.) SAS BP SB D3169 4 x 2.5“ Frontpanel Front VGA SMB 1 SATA 2 PWR HDD/ODD1 PWR HDD/ODD2 SMB 4 USB INT 1 SAS 1-4 MLC1...

  • Page 400: Configuration

    Cables 16.2.3 Configuration 3 4x 2.5-inch HDD model with LTO4/5 drive Power Backpl l Frontpanel + 2x USB Front VGA (optional) (opt.) Data (opt.) SAS BP SB D3169 4 x 2.5“ Frontpanel Front VGA SMB 1 SATA 2 PWR HDD/ODD1 PWR HDD/ODD2 SMB 4 USB INT 1...
  • Page 401 Cables 4x 2.5-inch HDD model with LTO3 drive Power Backpl Frontpanel + 2x USB Front VGA (optional) Front LAN (optional) (opt.) (opt.) Data SAS BP 4 x 2.5“ Frontpanel Front VGA Front LAN SMB 1 SATA 2 PWR HDD/ODD LTO 3 (opt.) SAS 1-4 MLC1...

  • Page 402: Configuration

    Cables 16.2.4 Configuration 4 8x 2.5-inch HDD model Power Backpl l Frontpanel + 2x USB Front VGA (optional) (opt.) Data (opt.) SAS BP SB D3169 4 x 2.5“ Frontpanel Front VGA SMB 1 SATA 2 PWR HDD/ODD1 PWR HDD/ODD2 SAS BP SMB 4 USB INT 1 4 x 2.5“...

  • Page 403: Configuration

    Cables 16.2.5 Configuration 5 8x 2.5-inch HDD with optional RDX drive via onboard controller(USB2.0) Power Backpl l Frontpanel + 2x USB Front VGA (optional) (opt.) Data (opt.) SAS BP SB D3169 4 x 2.5“ Frontpanel Front VGA SMB 1 SATA 2 PWR HDD/ODD1 PWR HDD/ODD2 SMB 4...
  • Page 404 Cables 8x2.5-inch HDD model with optional RDX drive via interface card (USB 3.0) Power Backpl l Frontpanel + 2x USB Front VGA (optional) (opt.) Data (opt.) SAS BP SB D3169 4 x 2.5“ Frontpanel Front VGA SMB 1 SATA 2 PWR HDD/ODD1 PWR HDD/ODD2 RDX3.0...

  • Page 405: Configuration

    Cables 16.2.6 Configuration 6 8x 2.5-inch HDD model with LTO4/5 tape drive Power Backpl l Frontpanel + 2x USB Front VGA (optional) SAS BP 4 x 2.5“ SB D3169 SAS BP 4 x 2.5“ Frontpanel Front VGA SMB 1 SATA 2 PWR HDD/ODD1 PWR HDD/ODD2 SMB 4...
  • Page 406 Cables 8x 2.5-inch HDD model with LTO3 tape drive Power Backpl Frontpanel + 2x USB Front VGA (optional) Front LAN (optional) SAS BP 4 x 2.5“ SAS BP 4 x 2.5“ Frontpanel Front VGA Front LAN SMB 1 SATA 2 PWR HDD/ODD SAS 1-4 LTO 3...

  • Page 407: Configuration

    Cables 16.2.7 Configuration 7 12x 2.5-inch HDD model Power Backpl l Frontpanel + 2x USB Front VGA (optional) (opt.) Data (opt.) SAS BP SB D3169 12 x2.5“ Frontpanel Front VGA SMB 1 SATA 2 PWR HDD/ODD1 PWR HDD/ODD2 SMB 4 USB INT 1 SAS 1-4 MLC1...

  • Page 408: Configuration

    Cables 16.2.8 Configuration 8 16x 2.5-inch HDD model Power Backpl l Frontpanel + 2x USB Front VGA (optional) SAS BP 4 x 2.5“ SAS BP SB D3169 12 x2.5“ Frontpanel Front VGA SMB 1 SATA 2 SMB 4 PWR HDD/ODD1 PWR HDD/ODD2 USB INT 1 SATA 1-4...

  • Page 409: Configuration

    Cables 16.2.9 Configuration 9 12x 3.5-inch HDD model Power OP_on_ear Backpl + 1x USB SAS BP 12 x 3.5“ Expander SB D3169 board Frontpanel SMB 1 SATA 2 PWR HDD/ODD1 PWR HDD/ODD2 SMB 4 rear front USB INT 1 SAS 1-4 MLC1 SAS2.0 MLC2...
  • Page 410 Cables Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 411: Appendix

    Appendix 17.1 Mechanical overview 17.1.1 Server front Figure 286: Server front side 2.5-inch version Figure 287: Server front side 3.5-inch version (8x 3.5-inch version) Pos. Component LSD module Front panel module Optical disk drive Space for hard disc drives and backup drives (depending on the configuration) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 412: Server Rear

    Appendix 17.1.2 Server rear Figure 288: PRIMERGY RX2520 M1 rear Pos. Component Power supply unit Optional expansion card VGA video connector LAN connectors CSS / Global Error / ID indicators Serial connector USB connectors 1-4 Optional expansion card Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 413: Server Interior

    Appendix 17.1.3 Server interior Figure 289: PRIMERGY RX2520 M1 interior (example: 2.5-inch HDD model) Pos. Component Power supply units Processor / CPU heat sink Fans Front panel module bay HDD / SSD drive bay Memory slots Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 414: Configuration Tables

    Appendix 17.2 Configuration tables 17.2.1 Hard disk drives / solid state drives mounting order Please refer to chapter "Hard disk drives / solid state drives" on page 121. 17.2.2 Memory board configuration table Please refer to chapter "Main memory" on page 221.

  • Page 415: Connectors And Indicators

    Appendix 17.3 Connectors and indicators 17.3.1 Connectors and indicators on the system board 17.3.1.1 Onboard connectors USB INT1 (mech. x8) Slot 6* PCIe x8 Front VGA Front Panel USB INT2 FAN 5 HDD/ODD1 (mech. x8) HDD/ODD2 Slot 5* PCIe x8 SMB 1 PWR CTRL Frontpanel...
  • Page 416 Appendix No. Print Description PWR CTRL Power management connector ATX power supply connector PWR HDD/ODD 1 PWR HDD/ODD 2 Front VGA Front panel VGA connector SMB 1 LSD module Frontpanel Front panel connector (2.5-inch version) USB INT 1 / 2 USB 2.0 connectors for USB backup drives Frontpanel Front panel connector (3.5-inch version)

  • Page 417: Onboard Indicators And Controls

    Appendix 17.3.1.2 Onboard indicators and controls USB INT1 (mech. x8) Slot 6* PCIe x8 Front VGA Front Panel USB INT2 HDD/ODD1 (mech. x8) HDD/ODD2 Slot 5* PCIe x8 SMB 1 PWR CTRL Frontpanel iRMC Battery iRMC micro CPU 1 DIMM 1A Management CPU 1 DIMM 2A CPU 1 DIMM 1B...

  • Page 418: Connectors And Indicators On The I/O Panel

    S4 ok flashing green on power supply OK orange on power supply error 17.3.2 Connectors and indicators on the I/O panel 17.3.2.1 I/O panel connectors Figure 292: PRIMERGY RX2520 M1 rear Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 419: I/O Panel Indicators

    Appendix Video connector (blue) Shared LAN connector (LAN 1) Management LAN connector Serial connector COM1(turquoise) Standard LAN connector (LAN 2) 6 4 USB connectors (black) Depending on BIOS settings, the shared LAN connector may also be used as a management LAN connector. For further information, please refer to the corresponding BIOS Setup Utility reference manual.
  • Page 420 Appendix Indicator Status Description no critical event (non CSS component) prefailure detected (non CSS Global error orange on component) indicator orange non CSS component failure flashing no critical event (CSS component) yellow on prefailure detected (CSS component) CSS indicator yellow CSS component failure flashing server has been highlighted using...

  • Page 421: Connectors And Indicators On The Front Panel

    Appendix 17.3.3 Connectors and indicators on the front panel 17.3.3.1 Front panel connectors (2.5-inch HDD version) Figure 294: Front panel connectors Front VGA Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 422: Front Panel Connector (3.5-Inch Hdd Version)

    Appendix 17.3.3.2 Front panel connector (3.5-inch HDD version) Figure 295: Front panel on ear connector Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M1...

  • Page 423: Front Panel Controls And Indicators (2.5-Inch Hdd Version)

    Appendix 17.3.3.3 Front panel controls and indicators (2.5-inch HDD version) Figure 296: Front side: indicators and controls 1 HDD/SSD activity indicator 9 Temperature error indicator 2 Reset button 10 Fan error indicator 3 ID indicator 11 Global Error indicator 4 ID button 12 Memory error indicator 5 Power-on indicator 13 PSU error indicator...
  • Page 424 Appendix Local diagnostic indicators Pos. Indicator Status Description HDD error HDD / SSD, SAS / SATA backplane or orange on indicator RAID controller failure detected Hot-plug PSU module failure detected PSU error orange on Only available in redundant PSU indicator configurations.
  • Page 425 Appendix Pos. Indicator Status Description no critical event (non CSS component) prefailure detected (non CSS Global error orange on component) indicator orange non CSS component failure flashing HDD / SSD green activity data access in progress flashing indicator green on server is switched on and running server is switched off, but mains voltage is present (standby mode)

  • Page 426: Front Panel Controls And Indicators (3.5-Inch Hdd Version)

    Appendix Buttons Pos. Button Function This button highlights the ID indicator on the front and ID button I/O panels for easy server identification. This button is used to reboot the system. It can be pressed using the end of a paper clip. Reset button CAUTION! Risk of data loss!
  • Page 427 Appendix 1 Power-off indicator (AC 5 NMI button connected 2 On/Off button / Power-on 6 Global Error indicator indicator 3 ID button / ID indicator 7 CSS indicator 4 HDD/SSD activity indicator 8 Reset button Status indicators Pos. Indicator Status Description server has been highlighted using ServerView Operations Manager, iRMC...
  • Page 428 Appendix Pos. Indicator Status Description green on server is switched on and running server is switched off, but mains voltage is present (standby mode) After connecting the server to the Power-off mains it takes about 60 secondes indicator (AC until the server enters the connected) standby mode.
  • Page 429 Appendix Buttons Pos. Button Function This button highlights the ID indicator on the front and ID button I/O panels for easy server identification. This button is used to reboot the system. It can be pressed using the end of a paper clip. Reset button CAUTION! Risk of data loss!

  • Page 430: Onboard Settings

    Appendix 17.4 Onboard settings USB INT1 (mech. x8) Slot 6* PCIe x8 Front VGA Front Panel USB INT2 HDD/ODD1 (mech. x8) HDD/ODD2 Slot 5* PCIe x8 SMB 1 PWR CTRL Frontpanel iRMC Battery iRMC micro CPU 1 DIMM 1A Management CPU 1 DIMM 2A CPU 1 DIMM 1B FAN 4...

  • Page 431: Minimum Startup Configuration

    Appendix Setting Status Description Default: Password delete and Recovery BIOS options disabled Password skip enabled Password This jumper setting will Skip/Recovery permanently delete the current BIOS BIOS password and apply default BIOS settings. Recovery BIOS enabled Default BIOS- Flash Write Protect Flash Write Protect enabled Default...
  • Page 432 Appendix Component Notes System board no TPM, UFM or expansion cards installed CPU with CPU heat sink 1 memory module installed in DIMM slot 1A Front panel module Power supply unit Table 12: Minimum startup configuration - components Cable Notes Front panel cable Power cable Table 13: Minimum startup configuration - cables...

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