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PRIMERGY BX960 S1

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Operating Manual
May 2011

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  • Page 1: Server Blade

    Operating Manual - English PRIMERGY BX960 S1 Server Blade Operating Manual May 2011...

  • 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 (hereafter, "high safety use"). Customers should not use this product for high safety use unless measures are in place for ensuring the level of safety demanded of such use. Please consult the sales staff of Fujitsu if intending to use this product for high safety use.
  • 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: – USB Flash Module (UFM) – CSS (Customer Self Service) – Replacing the lithium battery Operating Manual BX960 S1...
  • Page 6 Operating Manual BX960 S1...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......9 Concept and target groups for this manual ..9 Documentation overview .
  • Page 8 Contents Switching the Server Blade on and off ... . . 45 Configuring the Server Blade ....46 5.3.1 Preparing for local installation .

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction The PRIMERGY BX960 S1 server blade is an Intel-based quad-socket server blade. It is ideal for use in data centers belonging to enterprises or Internet service providers, and makes an excellent large application server, terminal server for compute-intensive applications or DBMS server.

  • Page 10: Documentation Overview

    Industry standard servers navigation option. For the Japanese market please use the URL: http://primeserver.fujitsu.com/primergy/manual.html. More information on your PRIMERGY BX960 S1 server blade can be found in the following documents: – "Quick Start Software - Quick Installation Guide" DVD booklet (only included as a printed copy with the ServerView Suite) –...

  • Page 11: Performance Features

    (for more information, see the "ServerView Suite Local Service Concept - LSC" manual on the ServerView Suite DVD 2). In addition, CSS errors are displayed in the ServerView Operations Manager, the server management software from Fujitsu. Operating Manual BX960 S1...
  • Page 12 Performance features In the event of errors, the ServerView Operations Manager refers you directly to the affected component and its order information in the Illustrated Spares catalog of the server in question. (This feature is not available for the Japanese market.) System board The features of the system board are described in the technical manual for the...
  • Page 13 Performance features – 10 Gbit/s Ethernet mezzanine card with 2 ports (Intel 82599EB controller) – 8 Gbit/s fiber-channel card with 2 ports (compatible with Emulex LPe12002) If a server blade is configured with up to four mezzanine cards, this does not exclude other configurations for any of the other server blades in a BX900 S1 system unit.
  • Page 14 ASR&R (Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart) restarts the system in the event of an error and automatically "hides" the defective system components. The PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analyzing) technology from Fujitsu Technology Solutions analyzes and monitors all components that are critical for system reliability.
  • Page 15 Server management is implemented using the ServerView Operations Manager supplied and the PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analysis) technology from Fujitsu. PDA reports the threat of a system error or overload at an early stage, allowing preventive measures to be taken.
  • Page 16 Performance features ServerView Installation Manager You can configure the PRIMERGY server quickly and precisely with the ServerView Installation Manager software provided. User-guided menus are available for installing the server operating system (for further details see section "Configuring the Server Blade" on page 46).

  • Page 17: Notational Conventions

    Notational conventions Notational conventions The following notational conventions are used in this manual: indicates commands or menu items. Text in italics "Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters and terms that are being emphasized. Ê describes activities that must be performed in the order shown.

  • Page 18: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Electrical data Energy consumption 1,178 W (fully equipped)* Heat dissipation 4,241 kJ/h* * applies to processors up to 105 W Compliance with regulations and standards Product safety and IEC 60950-1/2 / EN 60950-1/2, ergonomics UL/CSA 60950-1/2, CNS 14336 / GB 4943 / EN 50371 Electromagnetic compatibility FCC class A CNS 13438 class A;...
  • Page 19 Technical data Certification Product safety approved with the PRIMERGY BX900 S1 system unit Global Germany GS, CE USA/Canada /CSA Japan VCCI China/Taiwan BSMI Mechanical specifications Width 45 mm Depth 508 mm Height 420 mm (2 bays in the system unit) Weight Max.
  • Page 20 Technical data Operating Manual BX960 S1...

  • Page 21: Overview: Installation Steps

    Overview: Installation steps This chapter contains an overview of the steps necessary to install your Server Blade. The cross-references take you to the sections containing more detailed information on the relevant installation step: Ê First read the chapter "Important notes" from page 23, particularly the...
  • Page 22 – Local installation with or without ServerView Installation Manager Local installation is the least convenient method. It is only recommended if the requirements for remote installation and cloning are not met. If you want to install an operating system that is not supported by ServerView Installation Manager, you can of course install it directly without ServerView Installation Manager.

  • Page 23: Important Notes

    Important notes This chapter provides safety instructions which you must observe when handling your server. Safety instructions The following safety instructions are also provided in the manual "Safety Notes and Regulations" or " 安全上のご注意 ". This device meets the relevant safety regulations for IT equipment. If you have any questions about whether you can install the server in the intended environment, please contact your sales outlet or our customer service team.
  • Page 24 Safety instructions Before starting up CAUTION! During installation and before operating the device, observe the instructions on environmental conditions for your device (see section "Technical data" on page 18). If the server has been moved from a cold environment, condensation may form both inside and on the outside of the machine.
  • Page 25 Safety instructions CAUTION! In emergencies (e.g. damaged casing, control elements or power cable, penetration of liquids or foreign bodies), switch off the device immediately, unplug it from the grounded power outlets, and contact your customer service center. Proper operation of the device (in accordance with IEC 60950-1/EN 60950-1) is only ensured if the casing is fully assembled and the rear covers for the installation bays are in place (electric shock, cooling, fire protection, interference suppression).
  • Page 26 Safety instructions Batteries CAUTION! Incorrect replacement of batteries may lead to a risk of explosion. The batteries may only be replaced with identical batteries or with a type recommended by the manufacturer (see the technical manual for the system board). Do not throw batteries into the trash can.
  • Page 27 Safety instructions Working with CDs/DVDs/BDs and optical drives When working with devices with optical 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. before inserting it in the drive.
  • Page 28 Safety instructions 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 29 Safety instructions 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 before installing or removing components with ESDs.

  • Page 30: Ce Conformity

    CE conformity Other important information: During cleaning, observe the instructions in section "Cleaning the Server Blade" on page Keep this operating manual and the other documentation (such as the technical manual, documentation DVD) close to the device. All documentation must be included if the equipment is passed on to a third party.

  • Page 31: Notes On Installation In The System Unit

    A short circuit on these contacts may damage the system. 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 32 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 33: Installing The Hardware

    Installing the hardware CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Important notes" on page Do not expose the server to extreme environmental conditions (see "Ambient conditions" on page 19). Protect the server from dust, humidity and heat. Make sure that the server is acclimatized for the time indicated in this table before putting it into operation.

  • Page 34: Unpacking The Server

    Unpacking the server Unpacking the server CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in "Safety instructions" on page The server must always be lifted or carried by at least two people. (For the Japanese market, please refer to " 安全上の注意 ".) Do not unpack the server until it is at its installation location. Ê...
  • Page 35 Installing the Server Blade in the system unit Removing dummy modules Any unused slots on the front of the system unit are fitted with appropriate dummy modules to comply with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations and to ensure sufficient cooling of the system components. To add a BX960 S1 server blade, you must first remove dummy modules from the relevant slots.
  • Page 36 Installing the Server Blade in the system unit Installing the dummy module To install the dummy module, follow the same procedure as for removing it, except in reverse order. Installing the Server Blade CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions and information in section "Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices"...

  • Page 37: Connecting Devices

    Connecting devices Figure 4: Locking the Server Blade Ê Pull the release lever up until it engages. Removal is carried out in reverse order. CAUTION! If you remove a BX960 S1 server blade and do not replace it with a new one, you must install dummy modules to comply with the regulations regarding electromagnetic compatibility and to ensure sufficient cooling of the system components.
  • Page 38 Connecting devices – Ethernet and/or fiber-channel connection blades for connection to a LAN or You can find information about the external ports of the BX900 S1 system unit in the relevant operating manual. The front of the server blade has a port for a special Y cable, which provides 4 USB ports, 1 VGA port and 1 serial port.

  • Page 39: Instructions For Connecting/Disconnecting Cables

    Instructions for connecting/disconnecting cables Instructions for connecting/disconnecting cables CAUTION! Be sure to read the documentation for the peripheral devices before connecting them. Do not connect or disconnect data cables during a thunderstorm. When removing a cable, always hold it by the plug. Never unplug a cable by pulling at the cable itself.
  • Page 40 Instructions for connecting/disconnecting cables Operating Manual BX960 S1...

  • Page 41: Installation And Operation

    Installation and operation CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Important notes" on page Control and display elements Figure 6: Control and display elements ID card CSS indicator Mezzanine 2 and 4 indicator Global Error indicator Mezzanine 1 and 3 indicator ID button with ID indicator NIC indicator On/Off button with power-on indicator...
  • Page 42 Control and display elements Control elements On/Off button When the system is switched off, it can be switched on again by pressing the On/Off button. When the system is operating, pressing the On/Off button will switch off the system. CAUTION! Risk of loss of data! The On/Off button does not disconnect the server from the mains voltage.
  • Page 43 Control and display elements Global Error indicator (orange) – Lights up orange if a prefailure event has been detected that requires (precautionary) service intervention. – Flashes orange if an error was detected that requires service intervention. – Does not light up if there is no critical event. If the event is still acute after a power failure, the indicator is activated after the restart.
  • Page 44 Control and display elements Status indicators LEDs* (green) – Lights up to indicate a network connection. – Flashes to indicate an active network connection. – Does not light up if there is no network connection. ID card You can pull out the ID card (see figure 6 on page 41 above) as far as it will go and push it back in again.

  • Page 45: Switching The Server Blade On And Off

    Switching the Server Blade on and off Switching the Server Blade on and off CAUTION! If you switch the server blade on and flickering stripes appear on the connected monitor, switch the server blade off again immediately (see chapter "Troubleshooting and tips" on page 53).

  • Page 46: Configuring The Server Blade

    Configuring the Server Blade Configuring the Server Blade This section contains information about configuring the server blade and installing the operating system. The operating system can be installed in various ways: – Local installation with or without the ServerView Installation Manager You can find information on local installation in the following sections.

  • Page 47: Configuring The Server And Installing The Operating System With The Serverview Installation Manager

    Configuring the Server Blade The controller has its own configuration utility. For further information, refer to the “Embedded MegaRAID Software User’s Guide” (on the ServerView Suite DVD 2 under Industry Standard Servers - Expansion Cards - Storage Adapters - LSI RAID / SCSI Controllers). Descriptions of operating systems not covered in the controller manual are provided in the corresponding readme files on the driver CDs.

  • Page 48: Configuring The Server And Installing The Operating System Without Serverview Installation Manager

    Configuring the Server Blade 5.3.4 Configuring the server and installing the operating system without ServerView Installation Manager onboard SATA controller, configuring Configure the controller as described in section "Configuring the onboard SATA controller" on page Installing the operating system Ê Insert the DVD for the operating system you want to install. Ê...

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Server Blade

    Cleaning the Server Blade Cleaning the Server Blade CAUTION! Switch off the server blade and remove it from the system unit (see page 36). Do not clean any interior parts of the server blade yourself; leave this job to a service technician. Do not use abrasive powder or detergents which dissolve plastic to clean the housing exterior.
  • Page 50 Cleaning the Server Blade Operating Manual BX960 S1...

  • Page 51: Property And Data Protection

    Property and data protection The lockable rack door protects the server against unauthorized access. To protect the system and data internally against unauthorized access, you can activate the security functions of the BIOSSetup. BIOS Setup security functions The Security menu in the BIOS Setup provides you with various options for protecting your data from unauthorized access.
  • Page 52 BIOS Setup security functions Preventing unauthorized writing to floppy disks To activate this protection, select the value Disabled for the Diskette Write field in the Security menu. Protecting BIOS from being overwritten To activate this protection, select the value Disabled for the Flash Write field in the Security menu.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting And Tips

    Troubleshooting and tips CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the "Safety notes and regulations" manual or " 安全上のご注意 " and in chapter "Important notes" on page If a fault occurs, attempt to resolve it using the measures described: – in this chapter, –...

  • Page 54: Flickering Stripes On Monitor Screen

    Flickering stripes on monitor screen Screen has gone blank Ê Press any key on the keyboard. Ê Deactivate screen saver. Enter the appropriate password. Brightness control is set to dark Ê Set the brightness control on the monitor to light. For detailed information, refer to the operating manual supplied with your monitor.

  • Page 55: No Screen Display Or Display Drifts

    No screen display or display drifts No screen display or display drifts The wrong horizontal frequency or resolution has been selected for the monitor or for the application program. Ê Find out which horizontal frequency your monitor screen supports. You will find the horizontal frequency (also known as line frequency or horizontal deflection frequency) in the documentation for your monitor.

  • Page 56: Hard Disk Drive Error Messages At System Boot

    Hard disk drive error messages at system boot Power budget limit value exceeded Ê Check whether the power budget limit value set in the management blade has been exceeded. You may need to install an additional power supply unit. Hard disk drive error messages at system boot Various hard disk drive error messages may appear when the system is rebooted.

  • Page 57: Added Drive Reported As Defective

    Added drive reported as defective Added drive reported as defective RAID controller is not configured for this drive The drive was probably installed when the system was switched off. Ê Reconfigure the RAID controller for the drive using the corresponding utility. Information is provided in the documentation for the RAID controller.
  • Page 58 Error message on screen Operating Manual BX960 S1...

  • Page 59: Replacing Css Components

    CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Important notes" on page In the PRIMERGY BX960 S1 server, the following components are considered to be CSS components: – Non-hot-plug components – SSD drives – Memory modules These components can be changed by you in the event of an error.

  • Page 60: Ssd Drive

    SSD drive SSD drive One or two 2.5-inch SSD drives can be installed. The SSD drives are installed in a special mezzanine carrier instead of mezzanine card 1. Figure below shows a mezzanine carrier that is fitted with one SSD drive. Figure 7: Mezzanine carrier with space for two SSD modules on top of each other SSD backplane SSD module (SSD = Solid State Disk)

  • Page 61: Opening The Server Blade

    SSD drive 8.1.1 Opening the server blade Ê Exit all applications and shut down the server blade correctly. If your operating system has not switched off the server, press the on/off button on the server blade control panel. Removing the server blade from the system unit Figure 8: Removing the server blade Ê...
  • Page 62 SSD drive Removing the cover Figure 9: Removing the cover Ê Press the touch points (1) of the cover to disengage it, and slide back the cover as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow (2). Ê...

  • Page 63: Replacing The Ssd Drive

    SSD drive 8.1.2 Replacing the SSD drive This section describes how to replace the SSD drive in bay SSD0. The SSD drive in bay SSD1 is replaced in the same way. Removing an SSD drive Figure 10: Removing the mezzanine cards carrier Ê...
  • Page 64 SSD drive Figure 11: Removing the SSD drive mounting frame. Ê Press the guide element (1) of the SSD drive inward to disengage the locking hooks (2) and thus unlock the drive. Ê Keep the guide element pressed and slide the SSD drive out of the mounting frame (3).
  • Page 65 SSD drive Installing an SSD drive Figure 13: Fitting the SSD drive into the guide element. Ê Fit the SSD drive into the green plastic guide element. The 4 clips of the guide elements (see circles) must engage in the holes of the SSD drive. Operating Manual BX960 S1...
  • Page 66 SSD drive Figure 14: Inserting the SSD drive in the mounting frame. Ê Slide the SSD drive with the guide element into the mounting frame. Make sure that the clips of the guide element (see circles) engage in the openings of the mounting frame (1).
  • Page 67 SSD drive Figure 15: Installing the mezzanine cards carrier Ê Install the mezzanine cards carrier in the server blade housing. As you do this, the riser cards are inserted in the corresponding system board slots. Make sure that the coding on the carrier matches that on the server blade housing, see circles.

  • Page 68: Closing The Server Blade

    SSD drive 8.1.3 Closing the server blade Figure 16: Closing the server blade Ê Place the server blade cover on the housing about 1-2 cm from the frame so that it lies flush on both sides. Ê Slide the cover forward in the direction of the arrow until it engages. Ê...

  • Page 69: Index

    Index delivery note acclimatization time Disconnecting Advanced Video Redirection cables ambient conditions disposal, devices ASR&R Drive availability "dead" drive defective dummy module batteries install BIOS server blade security functions BIOS update Electrical data Cables electromagnetic compatibility 18, disconnecting electrostatic-sensitive devices cables (ESD) connecting...
  • Page 70 Index Low Voltage Directive 18, fault drifting display on monitor management LAN connector drive defective meaning of the symbols incorrect date mezzanine card incorrect time mezzanine carrier no display on monitor remove screen remains blank monitor screen shows flickering display drifts stripes no display system does not boot...
  • Page 71 Index saving energy service LAN connector Screen setup password flickering slot, expansion card screen Solid State Disk error message SSD module remains blank install shows flickering stripes switch-off time security functions defining setup password switch-on time system password defining unauthorized access switching off serial number 34, system...
  • Page 72 Index weight Operating Manual BX960 S1...

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