Primera Technology RX300 S2 manual

1 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 Ar eas Co v er ed Before Reading This Manual This section explains the notes for your safety and conventions used in this manual. Make sure to read this section. Chapter 1 Overview This chapter explains component name s and basic operations of this server , as well as an overview of the softwar[...]

2 Bef or e R eading T his Manual ■ T rademarks Chipkill, PS/2, and VGA are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United S tates. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT , and Windows Server are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United S tates and other countries. Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks or trade[...]

3 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Remarks ■ W arning De scriptions V arious symbo ls are used thro ughout thi s manual. Thes e are used to emphas ize importan t points for your safety and that of othe rs. The following are the symbols and their meani ngs. The following sy mbols are used to indic ate the ty pe of warning or cauti on being descr[...]

4 ■ Screen Sh ots and F igures Screen shots and figures are used as visual aids throughout this manual . Wi ndows, screens, and file names may vary depending on the OS, software, or configu ration of the server u sed. Figures in this manual may not show cables that are actually c onnected for convenie nce of explanation. ■ Consecuti ve Operatio[...]

5 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Reference Information ■ Software Manuals Software Manual contains othe r reference information and caut ions for ServerStart not de scribed in this manual. Please read it before using Serve rStart. Software Manual is c ontained as a "README.T XT" file in the root directory on the ServerStart CD- ROM.[...]

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7 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Contents Chapter1 Ove rv iew 1. 1 RX300 S2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 1.2 Su ppl ied Soft ware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 1.2.1 Setup Su pport T ool - S erverS tart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

8 3.1.3 RAID wi zard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 3.1.4 Di sk wi zard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 3.1.5 OS In stallation Wiz ard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

9 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Cha pte r 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging F ile Setti ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 0 5.1.1 How to Obt ain Memory Dump For Wi ndows Server 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . 130 5.1.2 How to Obt ain Memory Dump For Wi ndows 2000 Server . . . . . . . . . . . 134 5.2 Creat ing[...]

10 Cha p ter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.1 Before Installing Internal O ption s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 7.2 Removing and Attaching the T op Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 7.2.1 Ho w to R emove the T op Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 7.3 Installing a CPU . . . . . [...]

11 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Cha pte r 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.1 Swit ch Block Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 8.2 BIOS Setup Utili ty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 8.2.1 St arting a nd Exiti ng the BIOS Setup Util ity . . . . . . . . . [...]

12 9.7 Reinstalling the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 9.7.1 Ch ecking be fore OS Rei nstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 9.7.2 Re installation Using Se rverS tart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 9.8 Changing OS Settings . . . . . .[...]

13 Chapter1 Ov er view This chapter explains component names and basic operations of this server , as well as an overview of the softwa re provided with this server . In addition, the wo rkflow , from placing the server to starting t he operation, is also described. 1.1 RX300 S2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

14 Chapter1 Overview 1 .1 RX300 S2 This serve r has the follo wing features . ■ High Rel iability ● Advanced M emory P rotection Function The server supports the Chip kill function using PC2-3200-compliant memory (DDR2 SDRAM) and the spare memory f unction (depending on the memory c onfiguration) to e nable data rec overy in the event of a memo[...]

15 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 User ’s Guide 1 Overview ■ High-speed Proce ssing ● 64-bit Int el  Xeo n  Processors The server can have up to two 64-bit Intel® Xeon™ processors for hi gh-speed data processing ( one processor in standard se rvers). The server supports the Hyper -Threading function t hat uses one physi cal CPU as two logical CPU[...]

16 Chapter1 Overview 1 .2 Supplied Software ServerS tart for supporting setu p and high reliability tools for avoiding problems during server opera tion are suppl ied with thi s server . 1.2.1 Setup Support T ool - ServerStart ServerStart is a setup support tool that helps to install PRIMERGY . It offers easy server installation and proper instal l[...]

17 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 User ’s Guide 1 Overview ● Configur ation File (S erStartB atch.ini) A configuration file stores the serv er setup and client information configu red in ServerStart. T o create a configuration file, use the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with this server . Store only one fil e on each floppy disk. Do not set the ServerS t[...]

18 Chapter1 Overview ● T oolbar In Guided Mode/Expert Mode  While the wizard is running, do not click the icons on the tool bar to move to the previous or next window. T o move to a dif ferent window, cl ick the [Previous], [Up], or [Next] button at the bottom of the wizard window. ● Wizard Win dow Clicking a wiza rd displays a wiz ard windo[...]

19 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 User ’s Guide 1 Overview ■ Automatic D river Installati on Recommended drivers for automaticall y recognized expansion ca rds are installed with the server . This prevents possible mistakes in driver instal lation, such as installation of an olde r version or drivers which were not supplied wi th this server . ■ Automatic[...]

20 Chapter1 Overview ■ System Dia gnosis Suppo rt T ools The system diagnosis support tool is for supporting sy stem diagnosis during normal operation or in the event of trouble. ● Solving Problem s Early [DSNAP] DSNAP is a command line util ity that c ollects all the fa ilure investigation i nformation. System file configuration informati on, [...]

21 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 User ’s Guide 1 Overview 1.2.3 Installing High Reliability T ools Y ou can install all high reliability tools provided with PRIMERGY by specify ing them in "Applicat ion W izard" when the OS i s installed is initiat ed with ServerSt art. After manual OS install ation, high reliabi lity tools ca n be installed all at[...]

22 Chapter1 Overview 1 .3 Component Names and Functions This secti on explains the component name s and functions of the server . 1.3.1 Server (Front V iew) a 3.5-inch stora ge bay Install the inte rnal hard disk unit or internal backup devic e into the server unit. b Floppy d isk drive W rites/reads data to /from a floppy disk. c System id entific[...]

23 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 User ’s Guide 1 Overview  When the hard disk acce ss LED lig hts, do not reset t he syste m. Data in the ha rd disk may be damaged. i Maintenanc e switch ( ) This switch is used only by maint enance personnel. Do not touch this. j CD-ROM drive Reads data or programs from a CD-ROM. k USB connector ( ) Connects peripheral eq[...]

24 Chapter1 Overview 1.3.2 Server (Rear View) a Power supp ly unit 1 (inst alled as sta ndard) One power supply unit is installed by default. Up to two units can be installed. Adding a power supply unit enable s the redundant power supply function. b Power supply unit failur e LED The LED indica tes the power supply unit status. c Power status LED [...]

25 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 User ’s Guide 1 Overview g PCI slot h Inlet Power cables are pl ugged in. i Rear maint enance LED / Syst em identifi cation LED ( ) This LED lights amber when the server is not turned on (standby mode). When the server is turned on and an error is detecte d in a server component, this LED lights or blink s amber (OFF in norma[...]

26 Chapter1 Overview 1.3.3 Server (Internal) a Power supp ly unit b Memory slot Contains memory . c CPU socket Install the CPU. One socket is installed by default. Up to two sockets can be installed. d System fan The system fan has a redundant confi guration and a failed system fan can be re placed while the system is running. Contact an of fice li[...]

27 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 User ’s Guide 1 Overview 1.3.4 Baseboard a PCI slot Contains an expansion card. b Parallel port conn ector Parallel port expansion kit is plugged in. c Memory slot Contains memory . One m emory bank consists of Slots A and B in this server . Be sure to install a pair of memory module s. d Switch block For details about switch[...]

28 Chapter1 Overview g Power conn ector1 h Power conn ector2 i Power conn ector3 j USB connector k Control p anel connector l IDE connecto r An IDE cable of the internal CD-ROM drive is plugged in. m Floppy d isk drive conn ector A floppy disk dr ive cable is plugged in. n SMB connec tor o SCSI conn ector A An internal hard d isk unit is plugged in[...]

29 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 User ’s Guide 1 Overview 1 .4 Standar d Oper a tions This sect ion explai ns sta ndard server operations, including ho w to turn th e server on/ off and to insert/eject a flo ppy disk. 1.4.1 Opening the Rack Door This section expla ins how to open the front and rear doors of the 40U standard rack. Refer to the manual included[...]

30 Chapter1 Overview 2 T urn the handl e in the direct ion of the arrow and pull it for ward. ■ Opening the Rear Door 1 T urn the rack k ey and pull the rac k handle up. T urn and then pull[...]

31 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 User ’s Guide 1 Overview 2 T urn th e handle in the directio n of the a rrow and pu ll it forward.  Unless you are inserting/removing media or turning the power on/off, keep the rack door closed. Doing so blocks electric waves from cell phones, etc.  Do not lose the keys. If the key is lost, contact an office listed in [...]

32 Chapter1 Overview 1 Open the rack do or . 2 Make sure that the f loppy disk drive and CD -ROM drives are empty . 3 T urn on the dis play and peripher al devices. 4 Press the pow er switch on t he front of the se rver . The server's power LE D is lit green. When the powe r is turned on, the server pe rforms Power On Self T ests (POST). If an[...]

33 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 User ’s Guide 1 Overview 1.4.3 T urning Off the Server 1 Make sure that the f loppy disk drive and CD -ROM drives are empty . 2 Shut down the OS. In the following cases, the server is turned off after the OS is shut down (Ste p 3 is not necessary). • W indows OS • When ServerV iew is installed In other cases, shut down th[...]

34 Chapter1 Overview ■ Cautions for T urning the P ower On/Off (for a Windows O S) For the power switch of t his server , you ca n specify the f ollowing operation modes depe nding on the OS settings. • For W indows Server 2003 "Do Nothing", "Prompt Input", "S tandby", "Hibernation", or "Shutdown&quo[...]

35 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 User ’s Guide 1 Overview ■ Inserting the Flo ppy Disk 1 Insert the f loppy disk int o the floppy disk drive from the s hutter side. When clicking into place, the floppy disk eject button pops out. ■ Ejecting the Floppy Disk 1 Make sure that the f loppy disk access LED is o ff. Press the floppy disk eject button. The flopp[...]

36 Chapter1 Overview 1.4.5 Inserting and Ejecting a CD-ROM This section expla ins how to insert and e ject a CD-ROM. ■ Cautions for Hand ling CD-ROM Drive • Use the d rive in a dr y place with low airborne d ust levels . Entry of water, a paper clip, o r other liqu ids or metal objects can cause elec tric shock or failures. • Do not use the d[...]

37 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 User ’s Guide 1 Overview ■ Inserting th e CD -ROM 1 Make sure the server is turned o n and p ress the CD- ROM eject bu tton. The CD- ROM tr ay comes ou t a little. 2 Pull the C D-ROM tray out. 3 Place the C D-ROM at the cent er of the tray . While supporting the CD-ROM tray , push the tra y until it c licks into position. C[...]

38 Chapter1 Overview  If the CD-ROM is placed improperly w hen the tray is pushed into the unit, the CD-ROM or the drive m ay be dam aged.  Be careful not to touch th e lens of the C D-ROM drive. 4 Move the tray back . Push the tray gently until it clicks into position.  Push the cent er of the CD -ROM un it bezel gent ly unt il the tray c[...]

39 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 User ’s Guide 1 Overview 1.5 W or kf lo w Use the follo wing workf low from ser ver installation to start of operatio n. Referring to "2.2 Selecting the Installation Method", decide what installation method to use. ServerStart, a software that enables everything from OS installation/setup to the installation of high[...]

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41 Chapter 2 Chec king bef or e OS Installa tion This chapter explains the preparation on the server and cautions necessary before OS installation. Please read this chapter before starting inst allation. 2.1 Prep aration on the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 2.2 Selecting the I nstalla tion Method . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

42 Chapter 2 Che cking bef ore OS Inst allation 2 .1 Pr epar ation on the Ser v er Before st arting instal lation, in stall internal opt ions to the serv er and perform necessary hardware sett ings. 2.1.1 Installing Internal Options Internal options are classifie d into those that must be installed before the OS installati on and those that must be[...]

43 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 2 Checking before OS Installation ■ Cautions fo r Installi ng a Memory Modu le This server supports up to 16GB of memory . However , the maximum installable size varies depending on the OS. Furthermore, since the server uses p art of the memory as PCI resources, the maximum available size is limited. The foll[...]

44 Chapter 2 Che cking bef ore OS Inst allation  Connecting to the Internet during setup can cause security problems. Do not connect to the Inter net until the setup completes. 2.1.2 Hardware Settings Before starting inst allation, set nece ssary hardware, such as the BIOS Setup Utili ty . ■ BIOS Setup Uti lity The BIOS Setup Utility must be s[...]

45 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 2 Checking before OS Installation 2 Check the MAC addres s. Start up the server from the net work. The MAC address is displayed as shown below . The MAC address is required for remote installation . Wri te it down.  Y ou can turn the power on fr om a client (via a LAN) by utilizing the W akeup on LAN (WOL) f[...]

46 Chapter 2 Che cking bef ore OS Inst allation 2 .2 Selecting the Installation Method When installing the OS for the first time, the re are multiple installation methods. Refer to the follo wing to decid e on the m ethod.  T o set up multiple servers with the same model and configuration, refer to "3.5 Installation on Multiple (the Second [...]

47 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 2 Checking before OS Installation 2 .3 Pr ecautions on Installa tion Read the fol lowing notes before st arting OS ins talla tion. 2.3.1 Installation P artition Size For installation using ServerStart, the installation pa rtition size can be set as follows, dependi ng on the OS to be installed and format. ● N[...]

48 Chapter 2 Che cking bef ore OS Inst allation 2.3.2 Notes on Configuring RAID T ake the following notes when you c onfigure a RAID syste m. ■ Hardware Conf iguration • Only interna l hard disk units can be used. • Be sure to use hard disk units of the same model and with the same capa city . • Up to six hard d isk units can be instal led.[...]

49 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 2 Checking before OS Installation ■ Checking befo re OS Installa tion • When a RAID-configured disk is used When using a configured disk, delete a phy sical pack in advance. For how to dele te a physical pack, refer to "PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Onboard SCSI RAID User's Guide". • Number of disk uni[...]

50 Chapter 2 Che cking bef ore OS Inst allation ■ License for Use of System fo r ServerStart "License for Use of System for ServerS tart" linked from the ServerStart startu p window is a license fo r use of W indows PE contained in the ServerS tart CD-ROM. W indows PE for starting up ServerStart ca n be only used for installing W indows[...]

51 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.3.6 Cautions for Manual Installation ■ Cautions fo r SC SI Array Contro ller The onboard SCSI arra y controller must be configured before t he OS is installed. T o check the onboard RAID card configuration, start up W ebBIOS. For more details, refer to "PRIMERGY RX300 [...]

52 Chapter 2 Che cking bef ore OS Inst allation 2 . 4 Pr epar a tion f or Using Ser v erStar t on a Client Computer When using t he preconfigu ration mode for setting ins talla tion informa tion in advanc e or when creat ing a driver d isk using th e FloppyBuild er function, instal l ServerS ta rt on the clien t computer . ● System Requir ements [...]

53 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 2 Checking before OS Installation 3 Click [Next]. The [License Agre ement] window appears. 4 Select [I accept the li cense agreement ] and click [N ext]. The [User Information] window a ppears. 5 Enter the user inform ation of the software and click [Next]. The [Installation Folder] window appears. 6 S pecify t[...]

54 Chapter 2 Che cking bef ore OS Inst allation  On Wi ndowsNT , the CD-ROM is not cop ied. Y ou must cl ick [No]. The ServerS tart CD-ROM is required to start Ser verSt art. 9 Click [Next]. Installation is exe cuted.  If a messag e prompti ng you t o restart the sy stem appears befo re or after i nstallation, eject the CD-ROM and rest art th[...]

55 Chapter 3 OS Installa tion Using Ser v erStar t This chapter exp lains how to install the OS in the server using ServerS tart. 3.1 Guided mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 3.2 Preconfig uration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 3.3 E xpert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

56 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 3 .1 Guided mode In guided mode , follow the wizard to specify hardware config uration and the OS to be installed, save the inform ation necessa ry for installation in a con figuration file, and install the OS. 3.1.1 Starting Up the Guided Mode Start up the guided mode. 1 T urn on the serv er and ins[...]

57 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart The network setting window for remote installa tion appears. 3 Click [OK]. The [Initializa tion of ServerS tart core running] window appe ars and unattended i nstallation will be started. Depen ding on the hardware c onfigurations, this process may take a fe w minutes.[...]

58 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art When the process is co mpleted, the [Create a ServerSta rt Floppy Disk] window appea rs. 4 Click [B uild a Serve rS tart Floppy Di sk]. Creation of a ServerS tart floppy disk starts. When the creat ion is completed, the "Floppy disk has been created." message appea rs. 5 Click [OK]. "P[...]

59 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 9 Click th e OS to inst all. 10 Click [Prepare & init iate an una ttended installation of (OS) ]. The guided mode for the selected OS starts up. Start up the wi zards t o set i tems i n the fo llowin g proc edures . Exiting the wiza rd returns the display to the guided m[...]

60 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 3.1.2 Open/create a Configuration File Open a configurati on file. Or create a new file. 1 Click [S tart have to c reate a com plete config uration file] . The [Open ServerS tart Configuration File] window appears.  Once a config uration file is op ened, another fi le cannot be open ed until you c[...]

61 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 3.1.3 RAID wizard Configure RAID. 1 Click [R AID Wizard : Setting for the RAID syste m]. The [RAID Configuration] window appears. Only array controllers already installed are displayed. The number of hard di sk units connected to the array c ontroller is display ed.  If y[...]

62 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 3.1.4 Disk wizard Create and format hard disk partitions.  The disk wizard starts up with the default settings. Be sure to click [MODIFY] to check the settings. Change them as necessary . 1 Click [D isk Wizard : Hard disk p artitio ning and formatt ing]. The [Disk Overview] window appears.  Whe[...]

63 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart Add a partition 1. Click [Add]. The [Disk Configurati on] window appears. 2. Set items and click [continue]. The new partition is added to the parti tion list. Remove a partition 1. Select the partition to remove and click [REMOVE]. The partition i s removed. Modify the part[...]

64 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 3.1.5 OS Installation Wizard Set computer information, user information, and t he network protocol. ServerStart can configure multiple network patterns. When configuring a domain cont roller , refer to "Using ServerStart to conf igure the Network".  The set up window differs depending on[...]

65 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 3 Set items an d click [Ne xt]. The [Installation Directory and Ti me Zone] window appears. 4 Set items an d click [Ne xt]. The [User Name] window appea rs. 5 Set items an d click [Ne xt]. The [Display Settings] window appear s.[...]

66 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 6 Set items an d click [Ne xt]. The [Network Protocol] window appears.[...]

67 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 7 Set items an d click [Ne xt]. The [Software Components] window a ppears.[...]

68 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 8 Set items an d click [Ne xt]. The [Services] window appe ars. 9 Set items a nd click [leave wizard]. The OS installation wizard closes.[...]

69 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 3.1.6 Application Wizard Specify install ation of supplied applications such as high relia bility tools. 1 Click [A pplicati on Wizard: Se lect additi onal sof tware component s]. The appl ication w izard app ears. 2 From the [Inst allable appli cations] li st, select applic[...]

70 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 3.1.7 Close/save the Configuration File When settings in all wizards are completed , save the configuration file. 1 Click [Close a nd save Con figuration F ile]. The [Save ServerSt art Configuration File] window appears. 2 Click [Save As]. The configuration file is saved.  Y ou can spec ify any na[...]

71 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 2 Click [S tart now].  Clicking [St art now] deletes all disk contents and starts installation. Click [S top] when you do not perform installation . After 10 seconds, installation start s automatically . • When RAID has been configured, the system restarts. • If a mes[...]

72 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art The server setup a nd OS installation have been completed. Refer t o "Cha pter 5 O perati ons af ter OS Instal lation " (  pg.129) and perform necessary procedures before starting server operati ons.[...]

73 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 3 .2 Pr econfigur a tion Mode In preconfi guration mode , set and save the informati on necessary fo r instal lation in a configura tion file on a client comput er (with a CD- ROM drive and 10MB or more of free space). Set the saved configura tion file on th e server fo r in[...]

74 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 2 Click [Floppy Builder]. The [ServerS tart FloppyBuilde r] window appears. 3 Click [ServerSt art S tatus Diskette F loppy Disk] . A message prompting y ou to insert the floppy disk appears. 4 Insert the ServerS tart floppy disk supplie d with the se rver and clic k [OK].  Set the ServerS tart flo[...]

75 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 9 Select the O S to be installed. The [Preparing Instal lation] window appears.[...]

76 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 3.2.2 Configure Settings in Wizards Click the wizards to set ite ms in the following procedures. For setti ng procedures, refer to descri ption on guided mode wizards ("3.1.2 Open/cre ate a Configuration File" (  pg.60) to "3. 1.6 Application W izard" (  pg.69)). Exiting a w[...]

77 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 3.2.3 Close/save the Configuration File When settings in all wizards are completed , save the configuration file. 1 Click [Close an d save Con figuration F ile]. The [Save ServerS tart Configuration File] window appears. 2 Click [Save As]. The [ServerS tart Remote Installat [...]

78 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 3.2.4 Starting OS Installation Install the OS to the server using the create d configuration file. During installation, do not use the mouse or key board unless it is necessary for install ation operations. Otherwise, installation may fail. 1 T urn on the serv er and insert th e ServerS tart CD-ROM i[...]

79 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart • If a message prompting you to insert the ServerStart CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK]. 4 When a mes sage prompti ng you to in sert the OS CD-ROM app ears, insert the CD-ROM an d click [OK]. After files are c opied, a message prompting you to insert t he S[...]

80 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 3 .3 Exper t Mode In expert m ode, start up Disk M anager , format the installation partition, an d install the OS. Use the expert mode only when y ou want to perform installation while maintaining the existing partitions . Use the gu ided mode for norma l installation. 3.3.1 Starting Up the Expert M[...]

81 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 8 Click [MS Windo ws Operatin g Systems] . The [Microsoft W indows O perating System Instal lation] window appears. 9 Select the O S to install. 10 Click [Install MS Wind ow Server 20 03 interact ively (expe rtise require d)]. The expe rt mod e starts . Start up the configu [...]

82 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 3.3.2 Disk Manager Start up Disk Manager and format the installation partition. 1 Click [U se Disk Manage r to parti tion and format your disk drive s]. Disk Manager starts up. 2 Format the OS installation partition. Select the OS inst allation partition and click the [Parti tion] menu → [Format ].[...]

83 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 3.3.3 OS Installation Wizard Set computer information, user information, and the network protocol. ServerStart can configure multiple network patterns. When configuring a domain cont roller , refer to "Using ServerStart to conf igure the Network".  The setting w[...]

84 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 10 Set items a nd click [leave wizard]. The display returns to the expert mode window . 3.3.4 Application Wizard Specify insta llation of supplied a pplications such as high reliability tools. For details on the application wizard, refer to "3.1.6 Appl ication W izard" (  pg.69). 3.3.5 S[...]

85 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 3 Enter the file name an d click [Save As ]. Installation starts a utomatically . • If a message prompting you to insert the Service Pack CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK]. This message does not a ppear when Service Pac k is not selected. • If a message pr[...]

86 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 8 When a confirm ation message to restart appears, click [Res tart]. The system restarts and install s high reliability tools. Installation is perf ormed automatically . 9 When a message o n instal lation compl etion appears , press any key . 10 Restart the sy stem. Click [Start] → [Shutdown]. Sele[...]

87 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 3 .4 R emote Installation ServerS ta rt support s remote inst allat ion.  Before performing remote installation, be sure to read "Cautions for Remote Installation" in the online help. 3.4.1 Overview of Remote Installation Remote installation is a method to save [...]

88 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art ● Remote Instal lation Using a Remote Resource Server In remote installation using a remote resourc e server , ServerStart starts up on the target server . Procedures for starting installat ion are the same as those in normal installation (preconfig uration mode, guided mode, and expert mode). Once[...]

89 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart ■ Checking S erver Free Space Decide a server to use as a remote resource server / PXE server an d check it for enough free space for storing resources. ● Checking the Numb er of Servers • When you have onl y one server , use it as the remote resource server , PXE serv[...]

90 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 3.4.3 Preparation of the PXE Se rver (When the PXE Server is Used) When performing remote insta llation using a PXE serv er , preparatory procedures, such as in stalling ServerStart , are required. Perform the following procedures to prepare the PXE server . ■ Starting the DHCP S ervice Check that [...]

91 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart ■ Installing Server Start 1 Insert the ServerS tart CD-ROM into the PXE se rver . The [ServerSta rt Launcher] window appears. When the [ServerS tart Launcher] window do es not appear , execute "Launcher .exe" in the CD- ROM. 2 Click [OK]. The W indows installer s[...]

92 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 6 Select the in stallation folde r and click [Ne xt]. T o change the installation folde r , click [Browse] and select the folder . The [Select Features] window appears. Configure [ServerS tart - remote instal lation] so that it will be installed. Clicking [Disk Cost] displays the following widow wher[...]

93 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 7 Click [Next]. The [content tre e] window appears. 8 Configure t he ServerS tart image n ecessary fo r network startup ( PXE) and click [Next]. The [User account for access to the contents tree] window appears.[...]

94 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 9 S pecify the user acc ount for the cont ent tree and cli ck [Next]. The [PXE Server] window appears. 10 Select [ye s] when the PXE server pe rforms the DHCP service o r select [no ] when the DHCP and PXE servers are con figured separately . Th en click [Next]. The [PXE Server] window appears. 11 Wh[...]

95 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 13 Click [Show Readm e file]. The [Readme] window appea rs. Read the text. When you finish, click [ ] in the upper -right corner of the window to close the [Readme] window . 14 Click [Next]. The im age file is cop ied. The image file copyi ng process takes about 10 to 20 min[...]

96 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art ● Checking the DHC P Service Perform the following check only when the PXE server performs the DHCP service. 1 On the PXE server , click [S tart] → [Program s] → [Adminis trative T ools] → [DHCP] to start up the DHCP a dministrative tool. 2 Click [Server Options] an d check th at the "06[...]

97 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 3 Click the [Sec urity] tab, add the Guest account, an d set the "R ead & Execu te", "List Fol der Content s", and "Rea d" access permi ssions. The preparation of the PXE server has be en completed. Then, perform "3.4.4 Preparation of R[...]

98 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 3.4.5 Starting Remote Instal lation Using a PXE Server Perform remote installation using a PXE server in the follo wing procedures. ■ Checking the Netwo rk Startup (PXE) Setting Remote installation using a PXE server is performed via th e onboard LAN. Enable the network startup (PXE) of the target [...]

99 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 2 Click [Click her e to prepare an operating system in stallation for a PRIM ERGY Server]. The [Prepare the installat ion of an operating system for PRIMERGY Servers] window appears. 3 Click [C reation of a Se rverS tart Conf iguration f ile for the in stall ation of an Micr[...]

100 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 7 Configure re mote installation. 1. Enter the "MAC address of the target system". 2. Select the "PRIMERGY model type". 3. S peci fy the "Configuration file" containing the installation settings.[...]

101 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 8 Click [S tart Inst allati on]. Installation starts. All disk conte nts on the target server are de leted. The [ServerS tart Boot Manager] window a ppears. Check that the status is "W aiting for c lient". 9 T urn on the t arget server . It is started up via the n[...]

102 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 3.4.6 Starting Remote Inst allation Using a Remote Resource Server In remote install ation using a remote resource server , installation is pe rformed using shared resourc es on the remote resource server . Perform "3.4.4 Preparati on of Remote Resources" (  pg. 97) before starting inst[...]

103 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart ■ Checking Re mote Resources Check that the remote resource serve r is shared properly . 1 S tart up "Com mand Prom pt" on the remo te resource server . En ter the following and press the [ Enter] key . prompt :>net share Check that the created share d folder[...]

104 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 4 Click [MS Windo ws Operatin g Systems] . The [Microsoft W indows O perating System Instal lation] window appears. 5 Select t he OS to i nstal l and the m ode. 6 Set items i n wizards and s ave the config uration fil e. For settings in wizards, refer to "3.1 Guided mode" (  pg.56) or &[...]

105 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 4 Click [S tart]. Installation starts. At steps where the CD-ROM for resources such as the OS t o be installed is necessary , the resource is automatic ally acquire d from the resource server via the network. 5 Eject the CD-ROM and fl oppy disk and cli ck [OK]. The system r[...]

106 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art 3 .5 Installa tion on Multiple (the Second and Subsequent) Ser v er s This chapte r explains how to perform ins tallat ion on multip le servers us ing ServerS tart. By editing the configu ration fil e created for instal lation on t he first ser ver , you can use it for i nstalla tion on other se rve[...]

107 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 3.5.2 Installation in Guided Mode Edit the configuration fil e and perform installation in guided mode. 1 T urn on the serv er and insert th e ServerS tart CD-ROM immedi ately . ServerStart starts up and a message a ppears prompting you to insert the ServerS tart floppy dis[...]

108 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art Settings values in wizards  Setting items in wizards are se t to the values set on the first se rver . For insta llation on sub se- quent servers, you must change the foll owing items in the "OS inst allation wizard". For othe r items, c hange the s etting as necessary. Y ou do not need[...]

109 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerS tart 3 Insert the Serv erS tart flopp y disk copied in the pr eparatory proce dure into the floppy d isk drive and click [S tart here to co nfiguration file ]. The [Open ServerSta rt Configuration File] window appears. 4 S pecify "SerS tartBatch.i ni" on drive A and cl[...]

110 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using S erverSt art[...]

111 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installa tion This chapter explains how to initiate the install the OS without us ing ServerS tart. 4.1 Creating Driver Di sks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 2 4.2 S tarting Manual Installat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 17 4.3 Inst alling the LAN Dr iver . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

112 Chapter 4 Ma nual OS Inst allati on 4 .1 Cr eating Driv er Disks When installing the OS manua lly , it is necessa ry to crea te driver in stallation disks beforehand. Also, driv er disks must be created when you add a n expansi on card during serv er operation. ■ Preparation for Crea ting Driver Disks Y ou need floppy disks for driver disks. [...]

113 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 4 Manual OS Installation 4.1.1 Required Driver Disks The driver disks to be created dif fer depending on the OS to be installed. ■ For Windows Serve r 2003 * Created from the ServerStart CD-ROM ■ For Windows 2000 S erver * Created from the ServerStart CD-ROM  The latest drivers, refer to the Fujitsu PRI[...]

114 Chapter 4 Ma nual OS Inst allati on 4.1.2 How to Create Driver Disks Driver disks are created from the ServerS tart CD-ROM using the ServerSt art FloppyBuilder function. If ServerSta rt has already be en started, it is not nece ssary to restart it. If it has not, perform the foll owing startup procedures. ■ Starting ServerSta rt ● For C rea[...]

115 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 4 Manual OS Installation 3 Click [OK]. The [Initializa tion of ServerS tart core running] window appe ars and unattended i nstallation will be started. Depending on the hardware configurati on, this process may ta ke a few minutes. When the process is complete d, the [Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk] window a[...]

116 Chapter 4 Ma nual OS Inst allati on ■ Creat ing Driver Di sks Start up ServerStart a nd confirm that the [W elcome to ServerS tart] window is display ed. 1 Click [Floppy Builder]. The [ServerS tart FloppyBuilde r] window appears. 2 Click [Drivers Diskettes]. The [FloppyBuil der Driver Disk] window appears. 3 Click th e type of the driver you [...]

117 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 4 Manual OS Installation 4 .2 Star ting Manual Installation This section explains the procedu res for installing the OS manu ally . 4.2.1 Installing Windows Server 2003 1 Create dri ver disk s. Prepare necessary dri vers before installing W indows Server 2003. Some drivers are crea ted from the ServerS tart CD[...]

118 Chapter 4 Ma nual OS Inst allati on 2. When the "Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardw are support disk into Drive A:" message appears, insert the driver d isk created from the ServerS tart CD-ROM and press the [Enter] key . The following message appears. 3. Select the following and press the [Enter] key . 4. When[...]

119 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 4 Manual OS Installation 7 Insta ll the chip set driver . 1. Insert the ServerS tart CD-ROM into the drive of the server . When the ServerSta rt window appears, exit ServerSt art. 2. Execute the follow ing command on the ServerS tart CD-ROM. [CD-ROM drive]:DRIVERSChipSetIntelinfinst_autol.exe The installat[...]

120 Chapter 4 Ma nual OS Inst allati on ● Before Start ing Operation After OS installation , refer to the fol lowing and perform the nec essary procedures. • Installation of high reliability tools T o ensure stable server operation, refer to "Chapter 6 High Reliability T ools" (  pg.167) and install high reliability tools. • &quo[...]

121 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 4 Manual OS Installation 2. When the "Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplie d hardware suppo rt disk into Drive A:" message appears, insert the driver disk created from the ServerS tart CD-ROM and press the [Enter] key . The following message appears. 3. Select the follow ing and press [...]

122 Chapter 4 Ma nual OS Inst allati on 3. Click [Device Manager] from the displayed list. 4. Double-click [TOSHIBA S AF-TE SCSI Processor Device] under [System devices]. The properties window appears. 5. Click the [Driver] tab and click [Update Driver]. The [Device Driver Upgrade W izard] window appears. 6. Click [Next]. 7. Select [Find an optimum[...]

123 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 4 Manual OS Installation The installation of W indows 2000 Server has completed. ● Before Start ing Operation After OS installatio n, refer to the fol lowing and perform the ne cessary procedures. • High reliability tool installation T o ensure stable server operation, refer to "Chapter 6 High Reliabi[...]

124 Chapter 4 Ma nual OS Inst allati on 4 .3 Installing the LAN Driv er This section explains the proced ure for installing t he driver . In addition to the case where the OS is installed manually , the driver mu st be installed when a LA N card is added. 4.3.1 Installing the LAN Dr iver (Windows Server 2003) The LAN driver inst allation procedure [...]

125 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 4 Manual OS Installation • When a recognized network ada pter is not present Perform " ■ Installing the LAN Driver" (  pg.126) o n [Ethernet controlle r] under [Other devices]. When the LAN driver is i nstalled to [Other devi ces] before updating the driver for the ne twork adapter recognized [...]

126 Chapter 4 Ma nual OS Inst allati on 6 Click [Close] t o close the p roperties w indow . ■ Installing the LAN Driver Perform the following proc edures on each [Ethe rnet controller] under [Oth er devices] in [Device Manager]. 1 Insert the dr iver disk cr eated from the Se rverS tart CD- ROM into the ser ver . For the onboard LA N, insert th e [...]

127 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 4 Manual OS Installation 4.3.2 Installing the LAN Dr iver (Windows 2000 Server) 1 Insert the dr iver disk cr eated from the Se rverS tart CD -ROM into the ser ver . For the o nboard LA N, insert th e ServerS tart CD-ROM. 2 Right-cl ick the [My Compu ter] icon on th e desktop and sel ect [Manage] fr om the disp[...]

128 Chapter 4 Ma nual OS Inst allati on  After LAN driver installation, names of the LAN devices are displ ayed as follows. ■ When a LA N Card is Added The following window may appear at system startup after addition of a LAN c ard. Perform the appropriate procedure ac cording to the displayed window . • When the "New Hardware Detection[...]

129 Chapter 5 Oper a tions after OS Installa tion This chapter explains the operations to be performed after OS inst a llation. Be sure to perform these operations before operating the server . 5.1 Memory Du mp/Paging File Set ting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recover y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 5[...]

130 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on 5 .1 Memor y Dump/P a ging File Setting Before st art operating this se rver , configure t he setting for obtaini ng memory dump. The settin g procedur e varies be tween Window s Server 200 3 and Win dows 2000 Server . ● Memory Dump If memory dump is set, debugging information will be auto matica[...]

131 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 5 Operations after OS Inst allation ● Small Memory Du mp Minimum amoun t of usef ul inform ation for problem identifi cation is recorded. I f this opti on is s pecified, a new file is created eac h time the system unexpectedly stops. History of such files is stored in the direc tory displaye d in [Small dump[...]

132 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on 5 Set as follows. 1. In the [Write debugging information] section, select the memory dump file type. • Small memory dump (64KB) Minimum information is recorded to the memory dump file. Each time a fatal error occurs, a ne w file is created in the directory specified in [Small dump directory]. •[...]

133 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 5 Operations after OS Inst allation 5 Click the [Adv anced] tab. 6 Click [Change] in th e [Virtual memory] sec tion. The [V irtual Memory] window a ppears. 7 S pecify the driv e where the pag ing file i s to be created. In [D rive], selec t the dr ive wh ere the system i s inst alled. The selected dr ive is di[...]

134 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on 8 Select [C ustom size] an d enter a value i n [Initial size]. The value depe nds on the type of the set dump file. Specify a value la rger than the value shown in [Reco mmended] in [T otal paging file size for all drives].  Whe n a smaller value is specified for the paging file size, performanc[...]

135 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 5 Operations after OS Inst allation • Required size Installed physica l memory x 1.3 ● Kernel Memory Dump Information of only kerne l memory space is recorded. When the system unexpectedly stops, the process that records informat ion to the log file is speeded up. Accordi ng to the amount of memory install[...]

136 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on 5 Click the [Adv anced] tab and click [S tartup and Recov ery]. The [Startup and Recovery] window appears. 6 Set as follows. 1. In the [Write debugging information] section, select the memory dump file type. • Small memory dump (2MB or more) Minimum information is recorded to the memory dump file[...]

137 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 5 Operations after OS Inst allation ■ P aging Fil e Setting Set up the paging file according to the following procedures. 1 Log on to the server with adminis trator privile ges. 2 Check free space of the dr ive where the sys tem is installed. Check the required amount of free space ac cording to " ■ C[...]

138 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on 6 Click [Change] in th e [Virtual memory] sec tion. The [V irtual Memory] window a ppears. 7 S pecify the driv e where the pag ing file i s to be created. In [Drive], select th e drive where the sy stem is installed. The selected dr ive is displayed in [Drive] in [Paging file size for selected driv[...]

139 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 5 Operations after OS Inst allation 14 Rest art the system. The setting is enabled after the system is restarted.[...]

140 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on 5 .2 Cr ea ting a Disk f or System Re c ove r y If the inst allation of the OS was performed ma nually , create a system rec overy disk.  If the system file, system configuration or environment setting change at startup, etc., are damaged, such data can be reconstructed using the recovery inform[...]

141 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 5 Operations after OS Inst allation 8 When the proc ess is completed, a me ssage app ears. Eject the flopp y disk according to the message and pu t a label on it. Label example: W indows Automated System Recovery Disk: Backup. bkf, Created at 12:00 04/ 01/2003 9 Click [OK] to e xit [Backup Ut ility]. 10 Click [...]

142 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on 5 .3 Storing the System Setting Inf or mation Before starting o perations, store the c onfiguration informatio n of the BIO S setup utility . By sto ring this info rmation, th e system can be reco vered with t he stored informati on in case of a sys tem failur e (such as when the i nformation i s d[...]

143 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 5 Operations after OS Inst allation 5.3.1 How to Store th e BIOS Information Store the BIOS information ac cording to the following procedures.  Before starting the operation, if the "OS Boot Monitoring" function of ServerView is enabled, disable it (it is disabled by default). If you start up the[...]

144 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on 5.3.2 How to Recover the BIOS Information If the information configure d with the BIOS setup utility was deleted due to a dra in of the built-in server battery , etc., restore the BIOS information according to the following procedures.  Do not turn off the server during a program run.  Before[...]

145 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 5 Operations after OS Inst allation 5 .4 Cr ea ting Maintenance T ools This secti on explains how to create too ls for maint aining th e server . Maintenanc e tools are crea ted with the Fl oppyBuilder f unction of Ser verS tart. W ith the FloppyBuilder func tion of ServerStart, y ou can create the following t[...]

146 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on ■ Starting ServerSta rt ● For C reation on a Clien t Computer When the CD has been copie don W indow s 2000 Pro fessional/W indow s XP Professi onal 1 Click [S tart] → [Programs ] → [Fujitsu ServerS tart] → [Serve rS tart]. ServerStart sta rts up and the [W elcome to ServerSta rt] window [...]

147 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 5 Operations after OS Inst allation 3 Click [OK]. The [Initializ ation of ServerS tart core running] window appe ars and unattended i nstallation will be started. Depending on the hardware configurati on, this process may ta ke a few minutes. When the process is complete d, the [Create a ServerStart Floppy Dis[...]

148 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on ■ Creating a DOS Fl oppy Disk Start up ServerStart a nd confirm that the [W elcome to ServerS tart] window is display ed. 1 Click [Floppy Builder]. The [ServerS tart FloppyBuilde r] window appears. 2 Click [DOS Diske tte]. Insert the prepare d floppy disk by following the message. 3 Perform the p[...]

149 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 5 Operations after OS Inst allation 5.4.2 Creating a Hardware Configuration T ool This section expla ins how to create a Hardware Configuration T ool from the ServerS tart CD-ROM. Prepare floppy disks as many as the tools you want to create before hand. T ypes of a Hardware Configurat ion T ool vary by model. [...]

150 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on 5 .5 Notes Bef or e Oper a ting the Ser v er This secti on explains the settings required before starti ng to operate the s erver . For the respective settings, refer to "First Step Guide". • If a LAN car d was added, install a driver according t o "4.3 Installing the LAN Driver&qu[...]

151 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 5 Operations after OS Inst allation 5.5.3 Drive Letter Assi gnment in Expert Mode In expert mode, you cannot specify a drive letter to a part icular partition arbitrari ly . Drive letters specified with Disk Manager in expert mode will be sequentially assigned from the first part ition with "C, D, E...&qu[...]

152 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on 5.5.4 Notes on Advanced Unin terruptible Power Supply (UPS) Note the following points when using an advanc ed uninterruptible powe r supply (referre d to as UPS afterward). ■ UPS Shutdown Time Setting Specify enough ti me for the UPS power-of f time (time from the shutdown direction to the ac tua[...]

153 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 5 Operations after OS Inst allation ■ BIOS Setup Uti lity Setting When power management is performed via a LAN, configure the settings as follows using the BIOS Setup Utility . The power management via a LAN is set to "Enabled" by defaul t. 1 S tart the BIOS Setup Utility .  "8.2.1 Start in[...]

154 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on 5 .6 LAN Driv er Advanced Setup [B A CS] BACS is an inte grated GUI application c onsisting of programs s uch as BASP (Broadcom Ad vanced Server Program) t hat provides the load b alancing featu re, etc., by teaming up mul tiple adapte rs. BACS is used in the following situations. • Use the teami[...]

155 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 5 Operations after OS Inst allation 2 The inst aller st arts up. Proceed the i nstal lation by foll owing the wi ndow instructions . When the window below appears during the installa tion procedure, check [BASP] and click [Next]. 5.6.2 Load Balance Once a W indows Server 2003 or W indows 2000 Server T eam is c[...]

156 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on 2 Click [C reate T eam] from the [T ools] menu. 3 S pecify [Name] and [T eam T ype] for the te am in the [Confi gure New T eam] window .[...]

157 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 5 Operations after OS Inst allation 4 Select an ad apter to add to the created team from [Avai lable adapter s], click the [ ] an d [ ] buttons, and move the adapte r to [Load Balan ce member] or [S tandby member].  Whe n adding ada pter "[0005] Broa dcom NetXreme Gigab it Ethernet", the following[...]

158 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on 5.6.3 VLAN Setup Procedure 1 S tart up BAC S. The procedure diffe rs depending on th e OS being used. For Windows Server 2003 1. Click [S tart] → [Control Panel] → [Broadcom Control Suite 2]. For Windows 2000 Server 1. Click [S tart] → [Settings] → [Control Panel]. The [Control Panel ] wind[...]

159 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 5 Operations after OS Inst allation 5.6.4 Cautions on Using the T eaming (SLB (Auto-F allback Disable)) F unction When a primary adapter is reco vered from a failure during standby opera tion, auto-fallback is not performed for the pri mary adapter . Communication is continued with the standby adapter . T o re[...]

160 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on 4 Select the T eam name of the T eamed Up ada pter , an d click [Fallback] from the [T eam Properties] t ab in the ri ght pane of th e window . Check that the mark moved from the standby adapte r to the primary adapter and communication is maintain ed.[...]

161 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 5 Operations after OS Inst allation 5 .7 LAN Driv er Advanced Setup [Intel ® PR OSet] "Intel ® PROSet" i s a tool for confi guring det ails on the LAN driver . This is used i n the following situ ations. • U se the T eaming function be tween LAN ca rds or betwe en a LAN ca rd and the onboard LAN [...]

162 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on 5.7.2 Notes on Referring to the Intel ® PROSet Help T opics When referring to he lp topics, note the following points. • Do not use the driver downloaded from the Intel Corporation online service page on t his server . • If the descrip tions in the help and this manual vary , give priority to [...]

163 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 5 Operations after OS Inst allation 5.7.4 T eaming F u nction ■ Notes When using the T eaming function, note the foll owing points. • Y ou require Service Pack 2 or later for W indows 2000 Server . • For AFT /ALB/FEC /GEC type, you can in corporate up to four LA N ports into one team and two ports for a [...]

164 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on 4 Select a T eaming type wi th which you wan t to create a T eam. Select the following depending on the T eaming type selected acc ordingly . • AFT type : "Adapter fault tole rance" • ALB type: "Adapt ive load balancing" • SFT type: "Switch fault toleran ce" • [...]

165 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 5 Operations after OS Inst allation 3 Click [Add VLAN]. The follow ing message may be displayed at the time. In such a case, cli ck [Y es]. 4 S pecify [ID] and [Name]. Then cl ick [OK]. The [ID] should be ident ical with the switch setting. The [Name] does not nee d to be identical with the switch settin g. 5 [...]

166 Chapter 5 Oper ations af ter OS Inst allati on 5.7.7 Jumbo Frame 1000BASE-T/1000BASE-SX supports Jumbo frame. When using Jumbo frame, construct the Jumbo frame network using only device s that support Jumbo frame and apply the settings that will e nable Jumbo frame. Configure setting for Jumbo frame according to the foll owing procedures. 1 S t[...]

167 Chapter 6 High R elia bility T ools For stable PRIMERGY se rver operations, we recommend that high rel iability tools be installed. This chapter explains the installation and necessary settings of high reliability tools. 6.1 S erver Moni toring T ool [ServerView] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 6.2 Solving Probl ems Early [DS NAP] . . . . .[...]

168 Chapter 6 High Reliability T ools 6 .1 Ser v er Monitoring T ool [Ser v erV iew] ServerV iew constant ly monitors t he status of the servers' hardware in the ne twork and provides a console wit h which the admi nistrator c an check the st atus of all the servers at a glance. In a ddition, if an e rror occurs, the administr ator will be not[...]

169 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 6 High Reliability T ools 6 .2 Solving Pr oblems Ear l y [DSNAP] DSNAP is a tool for collectiv ely acquir ing failure in vestigation in formation s uch as server env ironment in formation. ■ Installi ng DSNAP Copy the "DSNAP .EXE" file stored in the "PROGRAMSJapaneseDSNAP" folder of th[...]

170 Chapter 6 High Reliability T ools[...]

171 Chapter 7 Installing Inter nal Options This chapter explains how to install internal options on the server . Contac t an of fice listed in the "Contact Information" of the "S tart Guide" regarding installation and removal of internal options. 7.1 B efore Ins talling Interna l Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172[...]

172 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions 7 .1 Bef or e Installing Inter nal Options The follow ing types of int ernal options can be inst alled on thi s server . CPU Expansion card [With internal backup device] [With basic card slot conversion kit] Internal hard disk unit Power supply unit Internal backup device Memory module CPU Expansion card [[...]

173 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7  When installing or removing devices, mak e sure to use the removed screws on the same location and devices that were last installed or removed. Failure to do so may damage the device.  The types of installable options described in this manual are subject to change without n[...]

174 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions 7 .2 R emo ving and Attaching the T op Co v er Remove the to p cover to inst all int ernal option s. Perform the following pr ocedures to remo ve the top cover . 7.2.1 How to Remove the T op Cover 1 Open the rack do or .  "1.4.1 Opening the Rack Door" (pg.29) 2 T urn off the server an d periph[...]

175 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 6 Slide the server . Hold the handles and pull the server out toward y ou until it clicks, so that it locks in place on the rail on the right. 7 While pres sing the lef t and right buttons, slide the top c over backward . 8 Pull up the top cover slo wly , and rem ove it from the s[...]

176 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions 7 .3 Installing a CPU The server ca n have up to two CPU s by adding an opti onal CPU. 7.3.1 CPU Installation Locations CPU socket 0 is instal led with a CPU by default. Install a optional CPU in CPU socket 1. • Befor e installation or removal, turn off the server and all peripheral devices . Also unplug[...]

177 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 7.3.2 Available CPUs an d Notes on Installation ■ Avai lable CPUs The following CPUs can be installed on thi s server . The additional CPU must be the same model (with the same frequency /cache size) as the existing CPU. ■ Contents of Opti onal CPU P ackage Before installing C[...]

178 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions 7.3.3 How to Install a CPU 1 T urn th e power off and r emove the top cover .  "7.2 Removing and Attaching the T op Cover" (pg.174) 2 T ouch a me tal p art of the serv er to discharg e stati c electrici ty . 3 Remove th e ventilation system co ver . Pull up and remove the ventilation sy stem c[...]

179 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 5 Release the soc ket lever . Slide the socket lever to the side and lift it slowly to release it. 6 Insta ll the CPU. 1. Align the pin 1 marking (small triangle) on the CPU socket w ith the trian gle on the CPU, and insert the pins into the socket. 2. Return the socket lever to f[...]

180 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions 7 Insta ll the heat si nk. Attach the heat sink to the installe d CPU and fasten it with the screws. Carefully t ighten the screws in di agonal order . 8 Atta ch the ventil ation system cov er and top cover .  "7.2 Removing and Attaching the T op Cover" (pg.174) 9 Return the server to the rack[...]

181 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 7.3.4 Defective CPU Disconnection Function This server is equipped with the defecti ve CPU disconnection function. This function disconne cts the CPU judged to b e defective (abnormal ) during Power On Self T est (POST) to start the server . On two-CPU servers, if one CPU is defec[...]

182 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions 7 .4 Installing Memor y Modules Additional m emory will h elp to incre ase the am ount of da ta to read at a time and improve the se rver processin g capability . • Befor e installation or removal, turn off the server and all peripheral devices . Also unplug all power cables from the server . Fa ilure to[...]

183 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 7.4.1 Location and Order of Memory Module Installation Install memory modules in the memory slots on the ba seboard. One memory bank consists of Slots A and B on this server . ■ Installat ion Order T o install memory modules, install by a pair of memory modules, each having the [...]

184 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions ■ Identifying Me mory Modu les When installing memory modules check tha t the number beginning with "CA" (e.g., CA05946-E101) printed on the label is identic al on the two DIMMs. Be sure to install a pair of modules with the same number . If the DIMMs have ide ntification labels, be sure to ins[...]

185 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 7.4.3 How to Install/ Remove Memory Modules 1 T urn th e power off and r emove the top cover .  "7.2 Removing and Attaching the T op Cover" (pg.174) 2 T ouch a me tal p art of the serv er to discharg e stati c electrici ty . 3 Remove th e ventilation system co ver . P[...]

186 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions 5 Open the levers on b oth sides of the slot an d insert the memory module. Align a notch of t he memory module to c orrespond with the memory slot and insert the module perpendicularly to the slot. When the module is correctly inse rted, the levers on both sides will close. Check to see whet her the modul[...]

187 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 7.4.4 Defective Memory Disconnection F unction This server is equipped with the defecti ve memory disconnection function. This function disconnects memory blocks (two DIMMs) judged to be defective (abnormal) during Power On Self T est (POST) to start the server . When POST is exec[...]

188 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions 7 .5 Installing Expansion Car ds This sect ion explai ns the types of expansi on card, in stall ation procedu res, and note s on expansion cards. • Before installation, turn off the server and peripheral devices. Unplug the power cables from the outlets (  "1.4.3 Turning Of f the Server" (pg[...]

189 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 7.5.1 Where to Instal l an Expansion Card This server has five standard PCI slots .Up to five expansion card s can be installed. When this server is equipped with the optional basic card slot conversion kit, up to three expansion c ards can be installe d. ■ PCI Slot Specificatio[...]

190 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions • In W indows 2000 Server , expansion cards inserted in PCI Slots 4 and 5 are displayed on the [Hardware Removal] window; howe ver , they ca nnot be removed. Be sure not to remove the expansion cards. • Some applications do not support the PHP function. Che ck whether your applicat ion supports this fu[...]

191 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 7.5.2 Installable Expans ion Cards and Notes on Installation This section explains expansion ca rds that can be installed on this server and provides notes on installation. ■ Installable Expansion Card s ● When Instal led as Standa rd ● With Basic Card Slot Conversion Kit *1[...]

192 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions ● When Inst alled as Stan dard -: Not installable. ● With Basic Card Slot Conversion Kit *1: The PG-1862 cannot be installed together with other LAN cards. ■ Notes on Insta lling Expan sion Cards ● Driver For expansion card dri vers, refer to "2.3.5 Expansion Cards Supported by ServerSt art&qu[...]

193 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 • Precautions for OS installatio n In addition to th e completion of RAID car d configuration, the hard disk under the RAID card must be initialized or the bac kground initialization process must be started be fore the OS is installed. When the OS is installed using ServerSt art[...]

194 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions • Where to conne ct the remote service board control cable Connect the internal power ca ble and server control cable supplied with the remote service board as shown in the figure below .  T o use the remote service board, ServerView is required. Be sure to install it. For how to install ServerView , [...]

195 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 7.5.3 How to Install an Expansion Card This section expla ins how to install an expansion card. ■ Installin g an Expansio n Card in Slots 1 to 3 (Standard) 1 T urn of f the server and peripheral dev ices and remove the top cover .  "7.2 Removing and Attaching the T op Co[...]

196 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions 5 Atta ch the top cover .  "7.2 Removing and Attaching the T op Cover" (pg.174)  Be sure to keep the removed slot cover for later use.  T o remove the expansion card, simply reverse the installation procedures. ■ Installin g an Expansio n Card in Slots 4 and 5 (Standard) 1 T urn of f t[...]

197 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 4 Atta ch the expa nsion card to th e PCI card hold er . 1. Slide the L-shape parts of the PCI card holder downw ard, and pull out the holder . 2. Attach the expansion card in the PCI card holder , slide the L-shape parts of the PCI card holder from the top, and then fix the expan[...]

198 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions 5 While hol ding the L-shape part s of the PCI ca rd holder , securel y place the holder into the original PCI slot.  Hold down on the L- shape par ts of the PCI card holder to proper ly install the PCI card holder into the PC I slot. 6 Return the sl ide lock and ha ndle to the ori ginal posit ions. 7 A[...]

199 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 ■ Installin g an Expansio n Card in Slots 6 to 8 (With Basic Ca rd Slot Conversion Kit ) 1 T urn of f the server and peripheral dev ices and remove the top cover .  "7.2 Removing and Attaching the T op Cover" (pg.174) 2 T ouch a me tal p art of the serv er to discha[...]

200 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions 5 Atta ch an expans ion card. Securely a ttach the expansion card to the connec tor of the riser card , and fix it with t he screws removed in step 4.  Insert the expansion card to the connector of the ris er card. T hen remov e it on ce and attach i t to the connect or of the ris er card again. 6 Attac[...]

201 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 7 .6 Installing an Inter nal Har d Disk Unit This secti on explains how to inst all inter nal hard disk un its. • Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and unplug the power cables. Failure to do so may cause electric shock (  "1.4.3 Turning Of f the Server" (p[...]

202 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions 7.6.1 Internal Hard Disk Unit Installation Positions and Order Instal l inter nal hard dis k units in 3.5 -inch s torage bays in t he fro nt of th e serv er . When the server is insta lled with an interna l backup device, y ou can install up to three internal hard disk units. ■ Installati on Order Instal[...]

203 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 7.6.2 Available Internal Hard Disk Units ■ Available Inte rnal Hard Di sk Units Up to six internal hard disk units can be installed in 3.5-inc h storage bays. ■ Contents of th e Optional Intern al Hard Disk Unit Package Before ins talling inter nal hard dis k units, refe r to [...]

204 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions 4 Insta ll an interna l hard disk uni t in 3.5-inc h storage bay . 1. While pulling up the handle, insert the internal hard disk unit in the 3.5-inch storage bay . 2. Push down the hand le and securely insert the disk unit into the bay . ■ How to Rem ove the Inte rnal Hard Dis k Unit 1 T urn off the serv[...]

205 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 ■ Replacing th e Failed Internal Hard Disk Uni t When an array sy stem (RAID1/5/10) is configured with the onboard SCSI array cont roller on this server , a failed hard disk unit can be replaced and restorati on can be performed without turning off the server and peripher al dev[...]

206 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions 7 .7 Installing Inter nal Backup De vice Y ou can inst all the internal backup device us ing the 3.5-in ch storage bay . 7.7.1 Internal Backup Device Installation Positions and Notes When a cus tom-ma de internal b ackup device is purchas ed, it is a ttached to 3. 5-inch sto rage bays 4 and 5.  A SCSI c[...]

207 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 7.7.2 Available Intern al Backup Devices On this server , you can install the internal backup device s using the 3.5-inch storage bay . For more information on th e internal backup d evice, refer to t he user guide provided with the internal backup device. 7.7.3 Installing Intern [...]

208 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions 4 Insta ll an interna l backup devi ce. 1. Insert the internal backup device wi th the handle ra ised. 2. Pull down the ha ndle and securely insert the device. 5 Remove th e SCSI cable u sed to conn ect the S CSI back panel to t he baseboard. 6 Connect the S CSI cable su pplied with the internal ba ckup de[...]

209 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 7 .8 Installing a P ar allel P or t This secti on explains how to inst all an exten sion par allel port (o ption). 7.8.1 P arallel Port Installation P osition The parallel port option is instal led in PCI Slot 5 (standard). 7.8.2 Available parallel port The following type s of par[...]

210 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions 7.8.3 How to Install a Parallel P o rt 1 T urn of f the server and peripheral dev ices and remove the top cover .  "7.2 Removing and Attaching the T op Cover" (pg.174) 2 T ouch a me tal p art of the serv er to discharg e stati c electrici ty . 3 Release th e slide lock in slot 5 (1), a nd remo[...]

211 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 5 Connect the c able of the p arallel po rt option to the baseboard connec tor . 6 Atta ch the top cover .  "7.2 Removing and Attaching the T op Cover" (pg.174) [Baseboard] Parallel por t connector [Rear][...]

212 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions 7 .9 Installing a P ow er Suppl y Unit One power supp ly unit is ins talle d in this serv er by default. Up t o two unit s can be installed. Adding one po wer supply unit enables you to use th e redundant power supply function. This section provides notes on adding a power supply unit and explains how to i[...]

213 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 7.9.3 How to Install the Power Supply Unit This section expla ins how to install and remove the power supply unit. 1 T urn of f the server and peripheral dev ices and unplu g the power cables from the inlet.  "1.4.3 T urning Off the Serve r" (pg.33) 2 Remove th e dumm[...]

214 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions ■ How to Remove the Power Supply Uni t 1 T urn th e server o ff.  "1.4.3 T urning Off the Serve r" (pg.33) 2 Disconnec t the power cabl e from the inle t. 3 While pressin g the lever, remove the power supply u nit. Hold the handle on the power supply unit and pull the unit towards you. While[...]

215 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 7. 1 0 R eplacing System F an This serve r support s the redundant sys tem fan functi on. Even if one of the system fans fails, th e system will continue t o operate. When a system fa n causes a fault , the LED of the s ystem fan blink s amber . If the LED l ights am ber , the sys[...]

216 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions 7. 1 1 Connection of an Optional De vices This secti on explains the connectio n of optional de vices. 7.11.1 Connection Examples of Internal Option Devices The following shows connection examples of inte rnal option devices. Connection condi tions vary depending on example s. See each example. ■ Install[...]

217 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 7.11.2 Connecting External SCSI Options ■ Connection of a Hard Disk C abinet to Config ure a Larg e-capacity Array Syst em Connect the hard disk cabinet as shown below . ■ Connection of a Backup Cabinet Connect the backup cabine t as shown below . SCSI cable (PG-CBLS004 / PG-C[...]

218 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions ■ Connection of Other Exter nal SCSI Options External SCSI options with dif ferent SCSI-IDs are connecte d in a daisy chain as shown in the fol lowing figure. Up to two devices can be connect ed. ■ Notes on C onnecting Exte rnal SC SI Options ● SCSI-ID Setting Do not use the same setting for dif fere[...]

219 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide Installing Internal Options 7 ● Daisy Chain Connection Daisy chain connec tion is impossible between devices with dif ferent SCSI interfaces. Use a SCSI card separately for connection. DL T and L TO library devices cannot be connected in a d aisy chain. Hard disk cabinet PG-R1DC7 (VHDCI 68 pins) RAID Ctrl 2-[...]

220 Chapter 7 Installing Internal O ptions[...]

221 Chapter 8 Har d war e Configur ation/ Utilities This chapter explains how to make the environment settings nec essary to operate the server . 8.1 Switch Bl ock Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 8.2 B IOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 3[...]

222 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuratio n/Utilities 8 .1 Switch Bloc k Settings The BIOS passwor d setting can be can celed throu gh the switch block setting s. ■ Switch Location The switch block of the server is located on the baseboard (  "1.3.4 Baseboard" (pg.27)) as shown below . ■ Switch Settings The following shows the descriptio[...]

223 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8 .2 BIOS Setup Utility This secti on explains settings for the BIOS Setu p Utility and i tems regardin g each setting. 8.2.1 Starting and Exiti ng the BIOS Setup Utility The following expl ains how to start and e xit the BIOS Setup Utilit y . ■ How to Start the BIOS Setup [...]

224 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuratio n/Utilities  When the [F2] key is pressed , the [Main menu] wi ndow ma y not appe ar . In this cas e, press the [ Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Delete] k eys at the same time t o restart t he system and boot the BIOS s etup.  Whil e the message "<F2> BIOS Setup / <F12> BOOT Menu" i s displayed, pre[...]

225 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities ■ How to Exit the BIOS Setu p Utility 1 Use the [ ← ] [ → ] keys to disp lay the [Ex it] menu. 2 Use the [ ↑ ] [ ↓] keys to select the exit mo de. • T o save configuration changes before exiting. Move the cursor to [Save Changes & Exit] and press the [Enter] k[...]

226 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuratio n/Utilities 8.2.2 Main Menu The [Main] menu window is initially displa yed when you start the BIOS Setup Utility . Settings for time and date and for the drives are confi gured in the [Main] menu window . table: Items on the Main Menu Item Setting Description Sy st em T ime Present tim e The system tim e is set i[...]

227 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.3 IDE Drive 1/IDE Drive 2/IDE Drive 3/IDE Drive 4 Submenu Appear s when [I DE Driv e1/2/3 /4] is s elected f rom the [ Main] menu. Sets the type and operat ing mode for connected IDE devices. table: Items of IDE Drive 1/2/3/4 Menu Window Item Setting Description T ype Aut[...]

228 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuratio n/Utilities 8.2.4 Boot Options Submenu Appear s when [Boo t Opti ons] is sel ected fr om th e [Main ] men u. Sets system startup options. table: Items on the Boot Options Submenu Item Setting Description POST Errors Halt On All Errors (Fixed parameter) Sets whether or not to sto p the boot process and shut down t[...]

229 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities Boot Menu Enabled (F ixed parameter) Sets whether to enable or disable the boot menu. MultiBoot for HDs • Disabled (at the time of purcha se) • Enabled Sets whether or not it is possible to specify the order of hard disks to boot the operating system (OS) when several har[...]

230 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuratio n/Utilities 8.2.5 Advanced Menu Configures peripheral and PCI device s. table: Items on the Advanced Menu Item Setting Description Peripheral Configuration [Enter] Configures the serial port, parallel port, etc.  "8.2.6 Peripheral Configuration Su bmenu" (pg.23 1) PCI Configuration [Enter] Configures[...]

231 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.6 Peripheral Configuration Submenu Appears when [Periphera l Configuration] is selecte d from the [Advanced] menu. Config ures th e serial p ort, para llel port , etc. The items not indic ated below are di splayed using the scroll bar . table: Items on the Peripheral Conf[...]

232 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuratio n/Utilities Parallel Mode • Printer • Bidirection (at the time of purchase) •E P P •E C P Sets the data transfer mode of the parallel port. Diskette Controller • Enabled (at the tim e of purcha se) • Disabled Sets whether to enable or disable the floppy disk controller . Floppy T ype Local (Fixed para[...]

233 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.7 PCI Configuration Submenu Appears when [PCI Configura tion] is selected from the [Advanced] menu. Configures the PCI device. table: Items on the PCI Configuration Submenu Item Setting Description PCI SLOTS Configuration [Enter] Configures the PCI slots.  " ■ P[...]

234 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuratio n/Utilities ■ PCI SL OTS Configu ration Subme nu Configures the PCI slots. ■ PCI IRQ Con figuration Submenu Sets PCI IRQs for the PCI slo ts. table: Items on the PCI SLOTS Configuration Submenu Item Setting Description PCI Slot 1 Configuration Option ROM Scan • Disabled (at the time of purcha se) • Enable[...]

235 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.8 Advanced System Configuration Submenu Appears when [Advanced System Configuration] is sel ected from the [Advance d] menu. Configures additional setting s. table: Items on the Advanced System Configuration Submenu Item Setting Description PCI Bus Parity Checking Enabled[...]

236 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuratio n/Utilities CPU Halt Mode (C1E) Standard (Fixed param eter) Configures the CPU internal setting. NX Mem ory Protection Disabled (Fixed parameter) CPU MC Status Clear Next Boot (Fixed parameter) Enhanced SpeedStep Disabled (Fixed parameter) Configures the CPU internal setting. Note:  This ite m is display ed on[...]

237 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.9 Power On/Off Submenu Appears when [Power On/Of f] is selected from th e [Advanced] menu. Configures power On/Off sett ings. table: Items on the Power On/Off Submenu Item Setting Description Power Off Source - - Software • Disabled • Enabled (at the time of purcha se[...]

238 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuratio n/Utilities 8.2.10 IPMI Submenu Appear s when [IPM I] i s selec ted fro m the [Advan ced] m enu. Configures the Baseboard Management Cont roller (BMC). W ake Up Time - Configures the power-on tim e setting using the timer. W ake Up Mode - Specifies the power-on interval using the timer . Power Failure Recovery ?[...]

239 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities ■ LAN Settings Submenu Performs LAN settings to enable remote operations using RemoteCo ntrolService. System E vent Log [Enter] Displays the SEL contents. The system event log this subm enu displays is a reference SEL. T o display SEL in detail, refer to "9.3 System Ev[...]

240 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuratio n/Utilities 8.2.11 Security Menu Configures the security features. table: Items on the Security Menu Item Setting Description Setup Password - Displays w hether a setup password is specified. [Not installed] appears when the password is not set, and [Installed] appears when it is set. System Pa ssword - Displays [...]

241 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities System L oad • Standard (at the time of purcha se) • Diskette/CDROM Lock Sets whether to enable or disable system startup from a floppy disk or CD-ROM. Setup Prompt • Disabled • Enabled (at the time of purcha se) Sets whether or not to display a setup message "&l[...]

242 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuratio n/Utilities 8.2.12 Server Menu Configures server settings. table: Items on the Server Menu Item Setting Description O/S Boot Timeout • Disabled (at the time of purcha se) • Enabled Sets whether to enable or disable the OS Boot Monitoring function, when ServerV iew is installed to the OS. If for some reason bo[...]

243 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities Action • Continue • Reset (at the time of purcha se) • Power Cycle Sets the operation to be performed when a tim eout occurs during OS boot monitoring. Timeout V alue • 0 (at the time of purcha se) • 1–100 When [O/S Boot Timeout] is set to [Enabled], the system re[...]

244 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuratio n/Utilities 8.2.13 CPU Stat us Submenu Appear s when [ CPU Statu s] is s elected fr om the [ Server ] menu . This submenu sets whether or not to allow the use of the installed CPU. table: Items on the CPU S tatus Submenu Item Setting Description CPU 0 Status Enabled (Fixed parameter) Sets whether or not to allow [...]

245 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.14 Memory St atus Submenu Appears when [Memory Status] is select ed from the [Server] menu. This submenu sets whether or not to allow the use of the installed memory . table: Items on the Memory S tatus Submenu Item Setting Description Memory Module 0A Enabled (Fixed para[...]

246 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuratio n/Utilities 8.2.15 Console Redirection Submenu Appears when [Console Re direction] is selected f rom the [Server] menu. This submenu configures detailed setti ngs for console redirection. table: Items on the Console Redirection Submenu Item Setting Description Console Redirection • Disabled (at the tim e of pur[...]

247 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities Baud Rate • 1200 • 2400 • 4800 • 9600 (at the time of purcha se) • 19.2K • 38.4K • 57.6K • 1 15.2K Sets the baud rate for console redirection. This item appears when [Console Redirection] is set to [Enabled]. Protocol • VT100 • VT100, 8bit • PC-ANSI, 7bi[...]

248 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuratio n/Utilities 8.2.16 RomPilot Submenu Appear s when [ RomP ilot] is select ed from the [Serv er] me nu. This server cannot use this. table: Items on the RomPilot Submenu Item Setting Description RomPilot Support Disabled (Fixed parameter) Sets whether or not to use RomPilot. Reset on lost connection • Disabled ?[...]

249 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities Subnet mask/Gateway address - Sets the address of the subnet mask and default gateway used in [Local IP address]. This item appears when [Rom Pilot Support] is set to [Enabled]. Front End n Mode • Disabled (at the time of purcha se) • Enabled Specifies a type of the termi[...]

250 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuratio n/Utilities 8.2.17 Exit Menu This menu exits the BIOS Setup Utility . table: Items on the Exit Menu Item Description Save Changes & Exit Saves the current settings on the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup Utility . T he server restarts at the sam e time. Discard Changes & Exit Exits the BIOS Setup Utility wit[...]

251 Chapter 9 Oper a tion and Maintenance This chapter explains the operations necessary after st arting to use this server as well as daily care and maintenance. 9.1 Daily Maint enance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 2 9.2 T roubleshoot ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 6 9.3 System[...]

252 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance 9 .1 Dail y Maintenance This sect ion explain s how to check the stat us of the operat ing server , as well as how to perform daily ma intenance . 9.1.1 Checking the Server Condition Use the status LED or server monitoring tool t o check the server status. ■ Checking Ea ch LED This server is equipped with[...]

253 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Cleaning the Server Interior In dusty environments, dust deposits on the serve r . Dust deposits may cause a server failure, fire, or electric shock. T o keep the PRIMERGY serve r in good condition, use a vacuum cleaner periodically to remove dust deposits. Cleaning compone nts [...]

254 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance ■ Cleaning the M ouse W ipe the surfac e with a soft, dry cloth. If the tra cking ball does not spin or roll smoothly , remove the ball and clean it. ● Cleaning Metho d 1 Remove the cov er from under the mo use. Remove the cover under the mouse by rotat ing it in the direction of the arrow . 2 Remove th[...]

255 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Cleaning the Floppy Disk Dr ive Prolonged use of the floppy disk drive accumulates dust on the device head (the part whi ch reads/writes data). A dirty hea d can impair the ability to rea d/write data to/from a floppy disk corre ctly . Clean the head once ever y three months. ?[...]

256 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance 9 .2 T r oubleshooting This sect ion explai ns the resol utions when the server i s not runni ng properly or w hen error messa ges are display ed. For each situation, refer to the foll owing. If the problem is not resolved after performing the following troubleshooting, contac t an office listed in the &quo[...]

257 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance ● A temperature warning is output to the hardwa re event log an d OS event log, or ServerV iew issues a not ification of a temperatur e warning such as b y a popup message. The above log is output or the above notification is issued by ServerV iew when the ambient temperature is w[...]

258 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance ● T yping the keyboa rd does not display any ch aracters, or t he mouse cursor does not move. Check to see whe ther the k eyboard and mouse are conn ected prop erly . If t hey are not connected, turn t he server off and then con nect the cables to the server . For the connection locati on, refer to "[...]

259 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ SC SI Device (Interna l/External) ● The unit d oes not opera te properly . • Check to see whether the inte rnal cable is connected properly . If it is not connected, correct ly connect the cable . • Check to see whether the SCSI IDs and terminator are set properly . If the[...]

260 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance 9.2.2 Error Messages This section expla ins the error messages for t his server . ■ POST Error Message s When an error occurs during POST (Power On Self T est: a device check perfo rmed during the server startup process) on this server , take the corresponding corrective ac tions described in the table be[...]

261 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance One or more RDRA M devices are not used The mem ory is abnorm al. If mem ory that is not supported by this server is installed, replace it with supported m emory . One or more RDRA M devices have bad architecture/timing One or more RDRA M devices are disabled There are more than 32 [...]

262 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance Diskette drive A error Check the settings of [Diskette A] or [Diskette B] on the"8.2.2 Main Men u" (  pg.226) of the BIOS Setup Utility . Check to see whether the floppy disk drive cable is connected properly . Diskette drive B error Incorrect Drive A - run SET UP Correct the settings of [Diske[...]

263 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Server Manage ment T o ols Error Mes sages The following error messages may appe ar while executing Server Management T ools. Perform the corresponding resolution listed in the table. If messages other than the following are display ed, contact an office li sted in the "Con[...]

264 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance ERROR:Fail to create data file. The following are possible causes. Check the floppy disk status again. • The floppy disk is write-protected. Disable the write-protect and retry . • The floppy disk is not inserted into the floppy disk drive. Insert the proper floppy disk, and then retry . • The floppy [...]

265 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.2.3 Software T roubleshooting This section expla ins software related t roubleshooting. For troubles du ring OS installation or sy stem operation, refer to the following cont ents. ■ T rouble at a Se rverStart Startup ● After a b oot from t he Serve rStart CD -R OM, nothi ng i[...]

266 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance ■ Error Messages du ring Installa tion The following error messages may a ppear during installation using ServerS tart. Check the correctiv e action against t he relevant error . ● "WzDisk Admin: S ystem E rror! .... .......... ........, L ast Erro r: The d evice is not ready ." ap pears. Opti[...]

267 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance This is because the LAN driver for the networ k adapter recognized immediately aft er the OS installation is not updated. Clicking [Finish] in this window displa ys the [Help and Support Center] window . Click [X] to close this window . The "!" mark is displayed at the LAN[...]

268 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance ■ Event Log Errors after Instal lation After install ation, t he foll owin g events may be d isplayed in Even t V i ewer . Check and perfor m the corrective ac tion against the rel evant event. ■ Cannot co llect the memo ry dump If the memory dump file cannot be crea ted, perform the following procedure[...]

269 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance ● Collect memory dump to other than the system drive If the memory d ump was set to be collec ted to the sy stem drive (C:), chang e the settings so that the memory dump can be saved to a drive o ther than the sy stem drive. For setting procedure s, refer to "5.1 Memory Dump[...]

270 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance ■ F ails in Remote Inst allation If remote installat ion fails, check t he following. ● Checking Servi ces Check that the DHCP , PXE Service, and TFT P Service are running. For checking proced ures, refer to "3.4 Re mote Installation" (  p g.87). ● Setting TFTP T o access TFTP Servic e, a[...]

271 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ SNMP Service Startu p F ails Regardless of whether the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is installed, if the SNMP service is not started, perform the followi ng procedure to start the SNMP service. ● For Windows Serv er 2003 1 Click [S tart] → [Admi nistrati ve T oo[...]

272 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance ● Changing th e Time Sett ings for the OS a nd Hardware C lock In a Linux environment , the time display ed on the OS (the software clock value on the OS) is written to the hardware clock on the server when the OS is shut down. • Procedure for prohibiting the time on the OS from being written to the har[...]

273 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance 9 .3 System Ev ent Log T o operate system event l og, use Server Management T ools.  When the area for writing to the sy stem event log is full, the server is set to automatically overwrite older event logs. For details on this setting, refer to "8.2.10 IPMI Submenu" ( [...]

274 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance 1 Insert the " Server Manageme nt T ools " disk suppli ed with this s erver and turn the power on. The system will boot from the floppy disk and the DOS prompt is displayed. 2 Enter the followin g command an d press the [Enter ] key . A: SMT OOL >IPMIVIEW .EXE The menu window of Server Mana[...]

275 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.3.2 Viewing the System Event Log V iewing the system event log is performed from System Eve nt Log (SEL) of Server Manage ment T ools. 1 S tart Serve r Management T ools. The menu window of Server Management T ools appears. 2 Use the [ ↑ ] and [ ↓ ] keys to select [Syst em Eve[...]

276 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance 9.3.3 Saving/Deleting the System Event Log When the system event log is full, the old est log is overwritten with the newest log. Periodica lly check the system event log and save/de lete as necessary . ■ Saving the Sys tem Event Log 1 S tart Serve r Management T ools. The menu window of Server Management[...]

277 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance 9 .4 Security Security f eatures are prov ided in order to protect the serv er hardware and s oftware from theft. Additional security functions, which pre vent unauthorized use , provided by the BIOS S etup Utility a re also ava ilable to help maintain a high ly reliable d ata secur[...]

278 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance 9.4.2 Security against Unauthorized Use A password can be set to prevent unauthorized use of the serve r . When a password is set, the server is accessible only to the users who know the password. The password is set in the BIOS Setup Utility . For details on the BIOS Setup Utility , refer to "8.2.1 1 [...]

279 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance  When only the user or administrator password is set, the same setting items are accessible to both users and administrators.  When both passwords are set, users can set dates and user passwords only . ■ Deleting / Changi ng P assword T o delete or c hange a password, select[...]

280 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance 9.4.3 Security When Disposing the Server ■ Notes regardin g the Deleti on of Da ta from the Ha rd Disk When Disposing or T ransf erring t he Server When disposing or transferring a server that has been use d, the data in the hard disk may be read and used unscrupulously . T o prevent confidential or impor[...]

281 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.5 B ac k up This server utilizes high reliability co mponen ts and hard disks, however , as a precautio nary measure, it is recommended th at periodic ba ckups be t aken of the data. 9.5.1 Importance of Backups A backup of data stored on the server i s required for data re storati[...]

282 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance ● Managing Media Li fespans Media is a consumable product that must be r eplaced regularly . Continued use of media exceeding its life span can have negat ive effec ts on the device (e .g. increase the speed of dust accu mulation). The lifespan of media varies dependi ng on the environment and operation c[...]

283 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance ● Data Storage When storing data for long periods of time, store the media in a location least affec ted by temperature, humidity , and magnetic fields.[...]

284 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance 9 .6 R estoring the System In the unfo rtunate eve nt where the system file, system con figuration, o r environme nt changes dur ing startup are corrup ted, use the repair info rmation store d on the recovery dis k created at the instal lation to res tore the system.  Create a recovery disk when y ou hav[...]

285 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.6.2 F or Windows 2000 Server ● Items Required • W indows 2000 Server CD-ROM • W indows 2000 Server system recovery disk (created beforehand) • W indows 2000 Server First Step Guide 1 Follow "W indows 2000 Ser ver First S tep Guide " to star t Windows 2000 Server [...]

286 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance 9 .7 R einstalling the OS This section explains the proced ure for rein stalling the OS. 9.7.1 Checking before OS Reinstallation ■ Removing the Optio nal Device s Remove the following optional devices before reinstallation. In stall or connect the m after OS installation. • Optional SCSI devic e (hard d[...]

287 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance 9 .8 Changing OS Settings This secti on explains the procedure for changing OS set tings. When you have cha nged to enable Hyper -Threading usi ng the BIOS se tting af ter star ting operatio n in a one CPU conf iguration or when you add a CPU, c hange the OS to the mult i-processo r[...]

288 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance 9.8.2 F or Windows 2000 Server Change OS settings in the following procedure, then add a CPU or c hange the Hype r-Threading setting. 1 S tartup Win dows 2000 Serve r . 2 S tart up Devi ce Manager . 1. Click [S tart] → [Settings] → [Control Panel]. 2. Double-click the [Sy stem] icon. 3. Select the [Hard[...]

289 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance • [ACPI multi-processor PC] to change the OS to the multi-processor kernel • [ACPI uni-processor PC] to change the OS to the uni-processor kernel  If the wr ong model is selected, th e system does not oper ate properly. Y ou must rein stall the OS in some ca ses. T ake great [...]

290 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance 6 Shut down and t urn the server of f. 1. Click [Close]. The [System Settings Change] window appear s. 2. Click [Y es]. The computer shuts down and restarts automatical ly . 7 Add an optional CPU or ch ange the Hyper -Threadin g setting in the BIOS Setup Utility .  "7.3 Installing a CPU" (pg.17[...]

291 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s Guide 9 Operation and Maintenance 9 .9 Maintenance Ser vice This secti on explains the detai ls of the maint enance servi ce. If the cause of the failure is uncert ain or if the or iginal condi tion cannot be restored, contact the seller or an office listed in the "Co ntact Information" of the "S tart[...]

292 Chapter 9 Oper ation and Mai ntenance • Environmental setting s of the server • LED statuses  Print and fill in the "Configuration Sheet" of the "Configuration Sheets" and the "Accident Sheet".[...]

293 Appendix This appendix explains the specifications for the server and internal options. It also covers how to recycle the products. A Server S pecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 B Specifications for Inte rnal Option s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 C Using the Server M anagement Port . . . . . . .[...]

294 A Server S pecifications A Ser v er Specifications This secti on explains the specifi cations for th e server . The specific ations for the se rver are subjec t to change for the purpose of im provement wi thout prior notice . table: Server S pecifications Item Functions and S pecifications T ype Diskles s type Model PGUR3023AA CPU Standard 64-[...]

295 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s G uide Appendix A B Specifica tions f or Inter nal Options This secti on explains the specifi cations for ha rdware options for the server . When you have boug ht a hardware opti on as a sta ndard option, c heck that the package contains the following item s before u se. Should it happen that items a re missing, con[...]

296 B S pecificati ons for Intern al Options B.3 I nternal Hard Disk Unit Specifications ■ Pa c k a g e • Intern al hard disk unit (1) ■ Specifications *1: The value indica tes mem ory capac ity of the form atted hard di sk (1GB = 10003 by tes). *2: The value indica tes power consu mption per 1GB . *3: A ho t plug carrier is no t included. B.[...]

297 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s G uide Appendix A B.5 Power Cord Selection The power cord for this unit has been packed separa tely and has been select ed according to the country of destination. I t must be used to prevent e lectric shock. Use t he following guideline s if it is necessary to replace the original c ord set. The female receptacl e [...]

298 B S pecificati ons for Intern al Options ■ F or the United Kingdom Should the plug on t he flexible cord not be of the ty pe for your soc ket outlets, do not use an adapter but remove th e plug fro m the cord and discar d. Carefully pre pare the end of the su pply cord and fit a suit able plug.  The wires in this mains lead are colored in [...]

299 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s G uide Appendix A C Using the Ser v er Mana gement Po r t This server supports the re mote contr ol function. When a persona l computer (PC ) is connecte d to the server mana gement port of thi s server wi th an RS-232C cr oss cable, th e PC can be used to c ontrol (turn on /off and reset) the server pow er supply .[...]

300 C Using the S erver Manage ment Port C.2 Connecting the Server to a PC Connect the server to a PC using an RS-232C cross cable.  T ake the following steps in the BIOS Setup Utility .  "8.2.6 Peripheral Configuration Submenu" (  pg.231) of the [Advanced] menu • Set [Ser ial1] to [Disabled]. • Set [Ser ial Multiplexer] to [[...]

301 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s G uide Appendix A C.3 Configuring the T erm inal Software (PC) T o use the remote c ontrol function, speci fy the baud ra te and flow control method for the terminal software on the PC. Set up the PC ports as shown below . (The server ports are fixed to the set values below .) (W indow example) table: Configuring th[...]

302 C Using the S erver Manage ment Port C.4 Remote Power Supply Control The server power suppl y can be re mote-controlled with the terminal software on the PC. The menus to be displaye d differ de pending on whether the server is on or of f. ■ Start ing Up the Remote Cont roller 1 S tart up t he terminal soft ware. 2 When "Login :" ap[...]

303 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s G uide Appendix A ■ Each Menu The menus and their operations are as fol lows. ● When the ser ver is on The following window appears. The serve r can be reset, restarted, or turned of f. ● When the ser ver is off ****************************************** Welcome to System RX300S2 BMC FW: 0x.xx SDRR: xx.xx Stat[...]

304 C Using the S erver Manage ment Port Entering "0" exits the remote control func tion and displays the prompt. table: Description for each menu Menu Operation Imm ediate Power Down T urns the server off. Enabled only when the server is turn ed on. Imm ediate Reset Resets the server . Enabled only when the server is turn ed on. Graceful[...]

305 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 Use r ’s G uide Appendix A D R ec yc ling This section explains ho w to recycle this server. ■ Disposing of t he Server When scrapping this server , contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of the "Start Guide". This server must be disposed of as industrial waste. Furthermore, if the server[...]

306 D Recycling[...]

307 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 User ’s Guide Inde x A Act ive Dire ctor y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Adv anced Men u . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Advanced System Configuration subm enu 235 Application wizard Expe rt m ode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Guided m ode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 [...]

308 Floppy Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Ejec ting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Ins erti ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 G Guided m ode . . . . . . . . . [...]

309 PRIMERGY RX300 S2 User ’s Guide N Notes on a mult iple LAN adapter conf iguration Adapter numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Not es o n UP S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Notes o n 24-hour Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 153 O Onboard LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Onboard LAN Advanced Setup .[...]

310 Cautions W hen Using Serv erS tart . . . . . 4 9 Supported expansion cards . . . . . . . . . . 50 Ser verV iew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 168, 252 Boot Mo nitor ing Sett ing . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Settings Re quired Before Oper ating the Serv er. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 SNM P se rvic e . . . . . .[...]

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