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Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation

2.4 Preparation for Using ServerStart

on a Client Computer

When using the preconfiguration mode for setting installation information in advance

or when creating a driver disk using the FloppyBuilder function, install ServerStart on

the client computer.

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System Requirements for Client Computers

Client computers must satisfy the following requirements.

2.4.1 Installing ServerStart

If a different version of ServerStart has been installed, uninstall it. The FloppyBuilder function or

installation wizard may not operate properly on a different version.

For details on how to uninstall ServerStart, refer to "2.4.2 Uninstalling ServerStart" (

pg.51).

Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD-ROM into the client computer.

The [ServerStart Launcher] window appears.

When the [ServerStart Launcher] window does not appear, execute "Launcher.exe" in the CD-

ROM.

Hardware

Personal computers operated with Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000
Professional

(A CD-ROM drive and 10MB or more of free space are required.)

Software

Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or later

Summary of Contents for Primergy RX100 S3

Page 1: ...plains how to install the OS on the server without using ServerStart Chapter5 Operations after OS Installation This chapter explains the operations to be performed after OS installation Be sure to perform those operations before operating the server Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools For stable PRIMERGY server operations we recommend that high reliability tools be installed This chapter explains the...

Page 2: ...tem and application software perform backup and other necessary operations Note that data protection is not guaranteed when repairs are performed It is the customer s responsibility to maintain backup copies in advance In case of data loss Fujitsu assumes no liability for data maintenance or restoration and damages that occur as a result of the data loss for any reason except for items covered und...

Page 3: ...M Drive and DVD ROM Drive Descriptions In this manual both CD ROM and DVD ROM drives are described as CD ROM drives Unless otherwise noted a CD ROM drive can also mean a DVD ROM drive Ignoring this symbol could be potentially lethal Ignoring this symbol may lead to injury and or damage the server or internal options A triangle mark emphasizes the urgency of the WARNING and CAUTION Details are desc...

Page 4: ...p exe Screen Shots and Figures Screen shots and figures are used as visual aids throughout this manual Windows screens and file names may vary depending on the OS software or configuration of the server used Figures in this manual may not show cables that are actually connected for convenience of explanation Consecutive Operations Consecutive operations are described by connecting them with arrows...

Page 5: ... x64 Edition or Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition or Windows Server 2003 R2 Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Windows 2000 Server Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment Windows PE Microsoft Windows XP Professional Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Wind...

Page 6: ...a README TXT file in the root directory on the ServerStart CD ROM Use a text editor to read it Latest Information about Software Provided with This Server For the latest information regarding ServerStart and other software provided with this server refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website http primergy fujitsu com Warning and Caution Labels Warning and caution labels are found on the server Do not re...

Page 7: ...g before OS Installation 2 1 Preparation on the Server 40 2 1 1 Installing Internal Options 40 2 1 2 Hardware Settings 41 2 2 Selecting the Installation Method 43 2 3 Precautions on Installation 44 2 3 1 Installation Partition Size 44 2 3 2 Notes on Configuring RAID 45 2 3 3 Notes on a Multiple LAN Adapter Configuration 45 2 3 4 Cautions for Using ServerStart 46 2 3 5 Expansion Cards Supported by ...

Page 8: ...Remote Resources 97 3 4 5 Starting Remote Installation Using a PXE Server 98 3 4 6 Starting Remote Installation Using a Remote Resource Server 101 3 5 Installation on Multiple the Second and Subsequent Servers 105 3 5 1 Preparation for Installation 105 3 5 2 Installation in Guided Mode 106 3 5 3 Installation in Preconfiguration Mode 107 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4 1 Creating Driver Disks 11...

Page 9: ...ion from CD ROM Drives 153 5 5 2 Drive Letter Assignment in Expert Mode 154 5 5 3 Notes on Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS 155 5 5 4 Turning the Power On via a LAN 155 5 5 5 Other Notes on Operation 156 5 6 LAN Driver Advanced Setup BACS 157 5 6 1 BACS Installation 157 5 6 2 Load Balance 159 5 6 3 VLAN Setup Procedure 162 5 6 4 Cautions on Using the Teaming SLB Auto Fallback Disable Func...

Page 10: ...ng an Internal Hard Disk Unit 195 7 6 1 Installation Location of Internal Hard Disk Unit 195 7 6 2 Installable Internal Hard Disk Units 196 7 6 3 How to Install the Internal Hard Disk Unit 197 7 7 Connection of Optional Devices 199 7 7 1 Connecting an External SCSI Option 199 Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8 1 BIOS Setup Utility 202 8 1 1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility 2...

Page 11: ...259 9 4 3 Security When Disposing of the Server 261 9 5 Backup 262 9 5 1 Importance of Backups 262 9 5 2 Backup Devices Software and Their Operations 262 9 6 Restoring the System 265 9 6 1 For Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 x64 265 9 6 2 For Windows 2000 Server 266 9 7 Reinstalling the OS 267 9 7 1 Checking before OS Reinstallation 267 9 7 2 Reinstallation Using ServerStart 267 9 8 Changi...

Page 12: ... Hard Disk Unit Specifications 277 B 5 Power Cord Selection 277 C Remote Control Function and Console Redirection 279 C 1 Connecting the Server to a PC 279 C 2 Operating the Remote Control Utility 279 D Recycling 282 ...

Page 13: ...is server as well as an overview of the software provided with this server In addition the workflow from placing the server to starting the operation is also described 1 1 RX100 S3 14 1 2 Supplied Software 16 1 3 Component Names and Functions 23 1 4 Standard Operations 29 1 5 Workflow 37 ...

Page 14: ...nformation about high reliability tools refer to 1 2 2 High Reliability Tools pg 20 High speed Processing Intel Pentium D processor Intel Pentium 4 processor Intel Celeron D processor has been installed Either an Intel Pentium D processor Intel Pentium 4 processor or Intel Celeron D processor has been installed to allow high speed data processing An Intel Pentium D processor is a dual core process...

Page 15: ... Memory Size of 8GB In addition to the preinstalled 512MB memory the system supports up to 8GB memory Maximum Hard Disk Size of 600GB Up to two internal hard disk units can be installed in the 3 5 inch storage bays The hard disk size can be increased up to 600GB Internal CD ROM Drive Unit or Internal DVD ROM Drive Unit One optional CD ROM drive unit or internal DVD ROM drive unit can be installed ...

Page 16: ...o setup Not using ServerStart Using ServerStart Setup It is necessary to input successively for installation resulting in more mistakes and longer time Example Operations such as setting IP address creating users and registering computer name are required Auto installation of recommended drivers SCSI LAN etc enables high reliable installation High reliability tools can be installed automatically 1...

Page 17: ...stalled Configuration File SerStartBatch ini A configuration file stores the server setup information configured in ServerStart To create a configuration file use the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with this server Store only one file on each floppy disk Do not set the ServerStart floppy disk to the write protected state You can use any name for the configuration file However the file must be in...

Page 18: ...ow Wizard Window Clicking a wizard displays a wizard window Set items in the wizard window To move to a step in the next wizard window click the operation button at the bottom of the window Clicking help displays a tip for setting the item Brings you to the next page Brings you up one tier Brings you to the main screen Ends ServerStart Changes the size of icons Brings you to the previous page Rese...

Page 19: ... or drivers which were not supplied with this server Automatic RAID Configuration When an onboard SCSI array controller is used specify the RAID type and the number of hard disk units before starting installation A disk array can be configured without starting the RAID utility Remote Installation ServerStart can store resources necessary for installation such as the OS and Service Pack in a differ...

Page 20: ...ailure ServerView ServerView is software that protects important server resources by monitoring whether the server hardware is in a normal state When using ServerView the server hardware is monitored all the time If an error that could cause trouble is detected the administrator is notified in real time This allows the server administrator to remove a system error early and avoid trouble Early Det...

Page 21: ...tly and ensure smooth investigations when a problem occurs in your Windows Server 2003 Windows 2000 Server system Pass the information along with memory dumps to your maintenance personnel LAN Driver Advanced Setup Tools LAN Driver Advanced Setup Tool sets details on the LAN including the use of the Teaming function and VLAN configuration Broadcom Advanced Control Suite BACS BACS is a tool for set...

Page 22: ...efault Intel PROSet will be installed when an optional LAN card is installed and a driver is correctly applied Linux does not support batch installation with ServerStart ServerView must be configured after installation even when the high reliability tools have been installed at once with ServerStart Refer to Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools pg 169 table High reliability tool installation High Reli...

Page 23: ...n the hard disk may be damaged e System identification LED button When pressing this button the front and rear system identification LEDs are lit blue so that the locations of devices being maintained can be determined f Power switch Do not turn the server off when the hard disk access display LED is blinking Data in the hard disk may be damaged g Maintenance switch This switch is used only by mai...

Page 24: ...ned on This is lit amber when the server is not turned on standby mode This does not light when the power cable is unplugged from the outlet 1 3 2 Server Rear View a Inlet AC power cables are plugged in b USB connector Connects peripheral equipment conforming to the USB standard 2 0 or 1 1 c LAN connector A An Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cable is plugged in For 1000Mbps connection a cable conformi...

Page 25: ...mber When the server is turned on and ServerView has been installed this LED is lit in amber during onboard SCSI array controller logical drive initialization rebuilding This LED lights or blinks in amber when the server is turned on and an error is detected in the server components If this LED lights or blinks other than drive initialization rebuilding contact an office listed in the Contact Info...

Page 26: ...on of the server Expansion cards with the PCI bus interface can be installed in the PCI slots b Memory slots Contains memory c CPU One CPU is installed by default on this server d System fan Contact an office listed in the Contact Information of Start Guide for the system fan replacement a b c d Rear ...

Page 27: ...er cables of remote service board e Server control connector Connect server control cables of remote service board f JP4 Fixed g Fan 4 5 connector The system fan 4 5 cable is plugged in h ATX power connector The power unit cable is plugged in i Front panel connector The front panel cable is plugged in j SCSI connector The internal hard disk unit cable is plugged in a e d b c m n o g f h j i k l p ...

Page 28: ...lugged in m Fan 3 connector The system fan 3 cable is plugged in n IDE connector for CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive IDE cables for optional internal CD ROM drive internal DVD ROM drive are plugged in o Fan 1 connector The system fan 1 cable is plugged in p Memory slots Contains memory ...

Page 29: ... to turn the server on off and how to insert eject a floppy disk 1 4 1 Opening the Rack Door This section explains how to open the front and rear doors of the 40U standard rack Refer to the manual included with the rack for procedures on opening other rack doors Opening the Front Door 1 Turn the rack key and pull the rack handle up ...

Page 30: ...30 Chapter 1 Overview 2 Turn the handle in the direction of the arrow and pull it forward Opening the Rear Door 1 Turn the rack key and pull the rack handle up Turn and then pull ...

Page 31: ...n the server on when the temperature is in its operating environment range 10 35 C For details about the operating environment refer to Start Guide and Safety Precautions When operating the device outside of this operating environment the server may operate improperly data may be damaged etc Furthermore Fujitsu cannot be held responsible for any related damage malfunction or loss of data etc The f...

Page 32: ...any abnormalities are detected by POST error messages appear 9 2 2 Error Messages pg 240 The time to turn off the server can be set with the ASR setting on the Power On Off tab using ServerView supplied with this server For details refer to 3 2 Settings for Server Monitoring in ServerView User s Guide on the PRIMERGY Document Tool CD If you press the F8 key right after the POST memory amount check...

Page 33: ...ower On Off tab using ServerView supplied with this server For details refer to 3 2 Settings for Server Monitoring in ServerView User s Guide on the PRIMERGY Document Tool CD If you press the F8 key right after the POST memory amount check the Boot Menu is displayed where you can change the boot disk How to Start the BIOS Setup Utility pg 202 In the event of smoke or sparks immediately unplug the ...

Page 34: ...the OS 1 4 4 Inserting and Ejecting a CD ROM DVD ROM CD ROM drive and DVD ROM drive are available as options for this server Unless otherwise noted a CD ROM drive also means a DVD ROM drive When using CD ROMs note the following points to avoid failures For DVD ROM drive refer to the manual supplied with the internal DVD ROM drive unit Cautions for Handling CD ROM Drive Use the drive in a dry place...

Page 35: ...avy objects on it Do not use a ball point pen or pencil on the label printed side Do not apply stickers to the label side Abnormal vibration can occur due to eccentricity When the CD ROM is moved from a cold place into a warm place dew condensation may occur resulting in data read errors If this is the case wipe droplets away with a dry soft cloth and let the unit dry naturally Do not use a hair d...

Page 36: ...y when the tray is pushed into the unit the CD ROM or the drive may be damaged Be careful not to touch the lens of the CD ROM drive 4 Move the tray back Push the tray gently until it clicks into position Ejecting the CD ROM To eject the CD ROM press the CD ROM eject button EJECT in the same way as steps 1 to 2 in Inserting the CD ROM pg 35 CD ROM tray Label side up CD ROM tray ...

Page 37: ... ServerStart is used to perform installation Checking precautions on installation Before installing the OS check the precautions on installation by referring to 2 3 Precautions on Installation Procedures before operation Before operating the server refer to Chapter 5 Operations after OS installation High reliability tool installation When the OS is installed manually it is necessary to install hig...

Page 38: ...38 Chapter 1 Overview ...

Page 39: ...on the server and cautions necessary before OS installation Please read this chapter before starting installation 2 1 Preparation on the Server 40 2 2 Selecting the Installation Method 43 2 3 Precautions on Installation 44 2 4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer 48 ...

Page 40: ... USB floppy disk drive ServerStart floppy disk or driver disk is used to install the OS Connect the USB floppy disk drive in advance Options That Must be Installed after the OS Installation Optional SCSI devices Internal hard disk units where the OS is not installed If an internal option device that must be installed after the OS installation has been already installed remove the device install th...

Page 41: ...he Internet until the setup completes If the OS is installed or applications are automatically installed without connecting the LAN cable to the LAN card an error may be recorded in the event viewer after setup completes 2 1 2 Hardware Settings Before starting installation set necessary hardware such as the BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility must be set in the following c...

Page 42: ...ed for remote installation Write it down You can turn the power on from a client via a LAN by utilizing the Wakeup On LAN WOL function Refer to 5 5 4 Turning the Power On via a LAN pg 155 Be sure to install ServerView to control the power supply via a LAN Unless ServerView is installed the server is not turned off automatically after shutting down the OS SCSI Setup Utility The SCSI Setup Utility i...

Page 43: ...16 Installation While Maintaining the Established RAID Environment In guided mode or preconfiguration mode select Logical Drive View at Raid and Disk Configuration Wizard in the Configuration for Disks and RAID Controllers window and install the OS Installation Using ServerStart While Maintaining the Existing Partitions In expert mode of ServerStart start up Disk Manager format the installation pa...

Page 44: ...artition is the partition for startup Minimum information required for startup such as ntldr is stored The OS partition is the partition for installing the OS In either of the following cases specify a partition size up to 2TB When the same partition is specified as the OS and BOOT partitions When different partitions are specified as the OS and BOOT partitions The OS cannot be installed in a part...

Page 45: ...erver format them at low level on another system before connecting them to the server For low level formatting refer to the manual supplied with the other system to be used When formatting hard disk units that have been used in this server at low level refer to 8 2 7 Formatting Hard Disks Physically pg 230 To remove disks When configuring RAID in ServerStart the array initialization utilizes the b...

Page 46: ...g information you must save the configuration file If you do not save the configuration file clicking Cancel will delete any changes that have been made Installing Windows 2000 Server To install Windows 2000 Server you have to use Service Pack 4 integrated OS media or select Windows 2000 Server Service Pack 4 at the Application Wizard menu Exiting ServerStart After operation in guided or expert mo...

Page 47: ...u have to use Service pack 4 integrated OS media or install Service Pack 4 or newer Service Pack And please install hotfix module named KB904374 after OS installation Please find out hotfix module of your language version from the following folder on ServerStart CD CD ROM drive HOTFIX W2K Cautions on Restarting In the course of installation a message appears to indicate that the setup program rest...

Page 48: ... version of ServerStart has been installed uninstall it The FloppyBuilder function or installation wizard may not operate properly on a different version For details on how to uninstall ServerStart refer to 2 4 2 Uninstalling ServerStart pg 51 1 Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD ROM into the client computer The ServerStart Launcher window appears When the ServerStart Launcher window does not appear...

Page 49: ...cense agreement and click Next The User Information window appears 5 Enter the user information of the software and click Next The Destination Folder window appears 6 Specify the installation folder and click Next To change the installation folder click Browse and select the folder For Windows 2000 The Select Features window appears For Windows XP The Ready to Install the Application window appear...

Page 50: ...er The target folder must have enough free space to copy the contents of the CD ROM 9 Click Next Installation is executed If a message prompts you to restart the system before or after installation eject the CD ROM and restart the system according to the message After restarting the system insert the ServerStart CD ROM and start installation again If the This program does not respond message appea...

Page 51: ... or Remove Programs on some operating systems 3 Select Fujitsu ServerStart and click Remove or Modify When the uninstallation is executed successfully Fujitsu ServerStart is deleted If ServerStart remote installation has been installed using ServerStart FjPXEServer seems undeleted Leave it and complete the operation On Windows 2000 Professional clients Add or Remove Applications may become unable ...

Page 52: ...52 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation ...

Page 53: ...Start This chapter explains how to install the OS in the server using ServerStart 3 1 Guided Mode 54 3 2 Preconfiguration Mode 71 3 3 Expert Mode 79 3 4 Remote Installation 86 3 5 Installation on Multiple the Second and Subsequent Servers 105 ...

Page 54: ...allation in a configuration file and install the OS 3 1 1 Starting Up the Guided Mode Start up the guided mode Please confirm the floppy disk drive of the USB connection has been connected before turning on the power supply of the Server 1 Turn on the server and insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD ROM immediately ServerStart starts up and a message prompts you to insert the ServerStart floppy disk ...

Page 55: ...media and A are selected and click Create Set the ServerStart floppy disk in the write enabled state The network setting window for remote installation appears 3 Click OK The Initialization of ServerStart core running window appears and the ServerStart initialization process starts Depending on the hardware configuration this process may take a few minutes ...

Page 56: ...rd language from the drop down list and click OK The subsequent start procedure may take several minutes The Welcome to ServerStart window appears 7 Click Click here to prepare and or initiate an operating system installation The Select the operating system to be installed window appears Click Special Hints on Operating System Installation and read the contents Important information such as limita...

Page 57: ...mode for the selected OS starts up Start up the wizards to set items in the following procedures Exiting the wizard returns the display to the guided mode window 㪦㫇㪼㫅㪆㪺㫉㪼㪸㫋㪼㩷㪺㫆㫅㪽㫀㪾㫌㫉㪸㫋㫀㫆㫅㩷㪽㫀㫃㪼㪦㪪㩷㫀㫅㫊㫋㪸㫃㫃㪸㫋㫀㫆㫅㩷㫎㫀㫑㪸㫉㪻㪘㫇㫇㫃㫀㪺㪸㫋㫀㫆㫅㩷㫎㫀㫑㪸㫉㪻㪚㫃㫆㫊㪼㪆㫊㪸㫍㪼㩷㪺㫆㫅㪽㫀㪾㫌㫉㪸㫋㫀㫆㫅㩷㪽㫀㫃㪼㪪㫋㪸㫉㫋㫀㫅㪾㩷㪦㪪㩷㫀㫅㫊㫋㪸㫃㫃㪸㫋㫀㫆㫅㪩㪘㪠㪛㩷㪸㫅㪻㩷㪛㫀㫊㫂㩷㫎㫀㫑㪸㫉㪻䋨㪺㫆㫅㫅㪼㪺㫋㪼㪻㩷㪻㫀㫊㫂㫊㩷㪸㫉㪼㩷㪻㫀㫊㫇㫃㪸㫐㪼㪻䋩 ...

Page 58: ... here to create a complete configuration file The Open ServerStart Configuration File window appears Once a configuration file is opened another file cannot be opened until you click Close and save Configuration File 2 Select the configuration file and click Create The RAID and Disk Wizard starts up automatically 3 1 3 RAID and Disk Wizard pg 59 ...

Page 59: ...ay controllers already installed are displayed 2 Select the method of RAID configuration To install the OS while maintaining the established RAID environment Select Logical Drive View and add partitions as necessary For more details refer to Installation While Maintaining the Established RAID Environment pg 60 To configure RAID Select Mass Storage Controller View and add controllers as necessary F...

Page 60: ...guration is displayed As the default values are configured confirm the settings and modify them as necessary Partition size of the FAT file system When FAT is selected in File system and a value equal to or more than 4090MB or Auto matic setting is specified in Partition size the size of created partitions will be 4090MB The following limits apply to the volume label length A volume label longer t...

Page 61: ...ass Storage Controller View on the Configuration for Disks and RAID Controllers window Click Details As the default values are configured confirm the settings and modify them as necessary Add partitions as necessary Add a partition 1 Click Add Partition A partition is added Add required partitions ...

Page 62: ...mation user information and the network protocol ServerStart can configure multiple network patterns When configuring a domain controller refer to Using ServerStart to Configure the Network The setup window differs depending on the OS to be installed The following describes operations on Windows Server 2003 R2 To install another OS interpret Windows Server 2003 R2 as your OS 1 Click Operating Syst...

Page 63: ...assword in Password for Administrator account and Please repeat Password and click Next If the password differs between Password for Administrator account and Please repeat Pass word an error dialog window appears Enter the password correctly The Computer Identification window appears ...

Page 64: ...ROM applied Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003 select the OS including SP1 menu from the Operating System Type list The Installation Directory and Time Zone window appears 4 Set items and click Next The User Name window appears 5 Set items and click Next The Display Settings window appears ...

Page 65: ...65 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 6 Set items and click Next The Network Protocol window appears ...

Page 66: ...66 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 7 Set items and click Next The Software Components window appears ...

Page 67: ... R2 components are always copied to the hard disk To install the components click Properties and check the components to be installed 8 Set items and click Next The Services window appears SNMP Service is always installed Click Properties to change the settings if needed 9 Set items and click leave wizard The OS installation wizard closes ...

Page 68: ...onents The application wizard appears 2 From the Installable applications list select applications to be installed and click Set all applications to be installed on the Selected applications list Fujitsu ServerView Broadcom Advanced Control Suite BACS and RAID Management Tool are always installed in guided mode In expert mode the selection can be released 3 Click leave wizard The application wizar...

Page 69: ...only when it is saved as SerStartBatch ini When installing the OS make sure to save it as Ser StartBatch ini on the ServerStart floppy disk 3 1 7 Start OS Installation Install the OS to the server During installation do not use the mouse or keyboard unless it is necessary for installation operations Otherwise installation may fail 1 Click Click here to Start the Installation of OS The ServerStart ...

Page 70: ...t the OS CD ROM Installation CD ROM Disc 2 After files are copied a message prompts you to insert the ServerStart CD ROM 4 Insert the ServerStart CD ROM and click OK The License Agreement window appears 5 Click I agree After files are copied a message prompts you to eject the CD ROM and floppy disk 6 Eject the CD ROM and floppy disk and click OK Then the system is restarted The system continues th...

Page 71: ...all it and install the proper version For details on how to uninstall ServerStart refer to 2 4 2 Uninstalling ServerStart pg 51 3 2 1 Starting Up the Preconfiguration Mode Start up the preconfiguration mode 1 Start up ServerStart If ServerStart has already been started it is not necessary to start it up again If it has not start it up according to the following procedures If the contents of the Se...

Page 72: ... has been created message appears 5 Click OK 6 Click HOME on the tool bar The display returns to the Welcome to ServerStart window 7 Click Click here to prepare an operating system installation for a PRIMERGY Server The Select an Operating System window appears Before starting installation click Special Hints on Operating system Installation and read the contents Important information such as limi...

Page 73: ...73 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 9 Select the OS to be installed The Preparing the Installation window appears ...

Page 74: ...to description on guided mode wizards 3 1 2 Open create a Configuration File pg 58 to 3 1 5 Application Wizard pg 68 Exiting a wizard returns the display to the preconfiguration mode window 㪦㫇㪼㫅㪆㪺㫉㪼㪸㫋㪼㩷㪺㫆㫅㪽㫀㪾㫌㫉㪸㫋㫀㫆㫅㩷㪽㫀㫃㪼㪦㪪㩷㫀㫅㫊㫋㪸㫃㫃㪸㫋㫀㫆㫅㩷㫎㫀㫑㪸㫉㪻㪘㫇㫇㫃㫀㪺㪸㫋㫀㫆㫅㩷㫎㫀㫑㪸㫉㪻㪚㫃㫆㫊㪼㪆㫊㪸㫍㪼㩷㪺㫆㫅㪽㫀㪾㫌㫉㪸㫋㫀㫆㫅㩷㪽㫀㫃㪼㪪㫋㪸㫉㫋㫀㫅㪾㩷㪦㪪㩷㫀㫅㫊㫋㪸㫃㫃㪸㫋㫀㫆㫅㪩㪘㪠㪛㩷㪸㫅㪻㩷㪛㫀㫊㫂㩷㫎㫀㫑㪸㫉㪻㪘㪺㫋㫀㫍㪸㫋㪼㩷㪪㪼㫉㫍㪼㫉㪪㫋㪸㫉㫋㩷㫀㫅㩷㫋㪿㪼㩷㫊㪼㫉㫍㪼㫉 ...

Page 75: ... ServerStart Configuration File window appears 2 Click Save As The ServerStart Session IP Settings window appears 3 Set items when performing remote installation 4 Click Set The configuration file is saved You can specify any name for the configuration file However OS installation is possible only when it is saved as SerStartBatch ini When installing the OS make sure to save it as SerStartBatch in...

Page 76: ...ts you to insert the ServerStart floppy disk 2 Insert the ServerStart floppy disk containing the created configuration file and click OK Set the ServerStart floppy disk in the write enabled state If it is write protected installation will fail The Initializing ServerStart window appears and the ServerStart initialization process starts Depending on the hardware configuration this process may take ...

Page 77: ...erver 2003 R2 x64 Insert the OS CD ROM Installation CD ROM Disc 1 If a message prompts you to insert the Disc 2 eject the Disc 1 and insert the OS CD ROM Installation CD ROM Disc 2 After files are copied a message prompts you to insert the ServerStart CD ROM 6 Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD ROM and click OK The License Agreement window appears 7 Click I agree After files are copied a message pro...

Page 78: ...S Installation Using ServerStart The server setup and OS installation have been completed Refer to Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation pg 133 and perform necessary procedures before starting server operations ...

Page 79: ...tart floppy disk supplied with the server Make sure that Removable media and A are selected and click Create The network setting window for remote installation appears Set the ServerStart floppy disk in the write enabled state 3 Click OK The Initialization of ServerStart core running window appears and the ServerStart initialization process starts Depending on the hardware configuration this proce...

Page 80: ...s limitations on disk configuration is described 8 Click MS Windows Operating Systems The Microsoft Windows Operating System Installation window appears 9 Select the OS to install 10 Click Install MS Windows Server 2003 interactively expertise required The expert mode starts Start up the configuration tools to set items in the following procedures Exiting a tool returns to the display to the exper...

Page 81: ...mat the OS installation partition Select the OS installation partition and click the Partition menu Format The Format Partition window appears Be sure to specify the active partition on drive C Partitions equal to or larger than 4096MB cannot be FAT formatted 3 Set items and click Format The partition is formatted 4 When the formatting is completed click the File menu Exit Disk Manager closes and ...

Page 82: ...ration file 2 Click No The Windows Server 2003 Installation window appears 3 Enter the password in Password for Administrator account and Please repeat Password and click Next If the password differs between Password for Administrator account and Please repeat Pass word an error dialog window appears Enter the password correctly The Computer Identification window appears 4 Set items and click Next...

Page 83: ...ow 3 3 4 Application Wizard Specify installation of supplied applications such as high reliability tools For details on the application wizard refer to 3 1 5 Application Wizard pg 68 3 3 5 Start OS Installation Install the OS to the server When the installation partition is not empty a confirmation message appears If it does not matter click OK to continue the installation procedure If an incorrec...

Page 84: ... Controller Document Tool CD V6 0L10 insert the CD ROM and click OK 2 If a message prompts you to insert the PRIMERGY Document Tool CD insert the CD and click OK 3 If a message prompts you to insert the Service Pack CD ROM insert the CD ROM and click OK 4 For Windows Server 2003 x64 a message prompts you to insert the ServerStart Disc 2 and restart the system Insert the ServerStart Disc 2 and rest...

Page 85: ...age prompts you to eject the CD ROM and floppy disk 7 Eject the CD ROM and floppy disk and click OK Then the system is restarted The system continues the installation operation after restart OS GUI setup LAN utility installation Service Pack installation and Active Directory installation are performed automatically 8 When a confirmation message to restart appears click Restart The system restarts ...

Page 86: ...n the network and install them via the network If a remote resource server is configured you can install the same resources to multiple servers This method is useful in configuring multiple servers Target Server and Remote Resource Server PXE Server A server to which resources are installed is called a target server A server that stores resources necessary for remote installation is called a remot...

Page 87: ...you have multiple servers select one for performing the DHCP service and another for storing remote resources Remote Installation Using a Remote Resource Server In remote installation using a remote resource server ServerStart starts up on the target server Procedures for starting installation are the same as those in normal installation preconfiguration guided and expert modes Once installation s...

Page 88: ...source server PXE server and check it for enough free space for storing resources Checking the Number of Servers When you have only one server use it as the remote resource server PXE server and DHCP service server Check it for the required amount of free space When you have multiple servers Check if a server performing the DHCP service exists If not decide a server for the DHCP service When there...

Page 89: ...esources Resource Required free space ServerStart Disc1 approx 650MB ServerStart Disc 2 approx 450MB Windows Server 2003 644MB Windows 2000 Server 472MB Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 389MB Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 433MB Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition Disc 1 609MB Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition Disc 2 125MB Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition Disc1 610MB Windows Serv...

Page 90: ...e network If the DHCP service function is not installed perform the following procedures to install the DHCP service The following procedures are examples for Windows Server 2003 1 Click Start Control Panel Add or Remove Applications 2 Click Add or Remove Windows Components Click the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP service from Network Services The DHCP service is installed 3 Create and c...

Page 91: ...hen the ServerStart Launcher window does not appear execute Launcher exe in the CD ROM 2 Click OK The Windows installer starts and the Setup window appears 3 Click Next The License Agreement window appears 4 Select I accept the license agreement and click Next The User Information window appears 5 Enter the user information of the software and click Next The Destination Folder window appears ...

Page 92: ...k Browse and select the folder The Select Features window appears Configure ServerStart remote installation so that it will be installed To install Windows Server 2003 x64 configure Microsoft Windows Server x64 Edition Remote install as well Clicking Disk Cost displays the following window where you can check the amount of free space ...

Page 93: ...uide 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 7 Click Next The contents tree window appears 8 Configure the ServerStart image necessary for network startup PXE and click Next The Useraccount for access to the content tree window appears ...

Page 94: ...er performs the DHCP service or select no when the DHCP and PXE servers are configured separately Then click Next The PXE server window appears 11 When there are multiple LAN ports click select select the LAN controller on the LAN controller selection screen and click Next The Important hint window appears 12 Click Next The Ready to Install the Application window appears ...

Page 95: ...ied The image file copying process takes about 10 to 20 minutes The installation completes when the installation completion window appears 15 Click Start Shutdown Select Restart and click OK The system restarts Checking Services Checking PXE Services and TFTP Service 1 Right click the My Computer icon and click Manage 2 Select Services from Services and Applications On the Services list check that...

Page 96: ... server option is added Setting TFTP TFTP is an FTP service function that requires no authentication In remote installation the TFTP service is used to distribute the boot image required for startup For the TFTP path set the appropriate access rights for the Guest account to obtain the image via network startup PXE 1 Click Start Programs Accessories Windows Explorer and move to the TFTP path the d...

Page 97: ...arting installation For sharing resources log on to the remote resource PXE server with the Administrator account 1 Prepare resources required for installation CD ROM for the OS to be installed Service Pack CD ROM for the OS to be installed ServerStart floppy disk PRIMERGY Document Tool CD for installing ServerView SCSI Array Controller Document Tool CD V6 0L10 for RAID configuration Others 2 Crea...

Page 98: ...nformation to LAN cards Check the MAC address on each target server Write down the MAC address of the onboard LAN For details on how to check the MAC address of an onboard LAN refer to 2 1 2 Hardware Settings pg 41 Creating a Configuration File You can create a configuration file on a client computer before starting installation For the procedure refer to 3 2 1 Starting Up the Preconfiguration Mod...

Page 99: ...appears 3 Click Microsoft Windows Server Operating System Preparing and or initiating a Remote Installation The Microsoft Windows Operating System Installation window appears 4 Click the OS to install The Preparing the Installation window appears If a configuration file has already been created go to Step 6 5 Set items in wizards to create a configuration file Refer to 3 2 2 Configure Settings in ...

Page 100: ...of target system 2 Select the PRIMERGY model type 3 Specify the Configuration File containing the installation settings 8 Click Start Installation Installation starts All disk contents on the target server are deleted The ServerStart Boot Manager window appears Check that the status is Waiting for client ...

Page 101: ...5 Operations after OS Installation pg 133 and perform necessary procedures before starting server operations 3 4 6 Starting Remote Installation Using a Remote Resource Server In remote installation using a remote resource server installation is performed using shared resources on the remote resource server Perform 3 4 4 Preparation of Remote Resources pg 97 before starting installation Configuring...

Page 102: ...pears and the ServerStart initialization process starts Depending on the hardware configuration this process may take a few minutes When the process is completed the Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk window appears 3 Click Build a ServerStart Floppy Disk Creation of a ServerStart floppy disk starts When the creation is completed the Floppy disk has been created message appears When the remote flopp...

Page 103: ...loppy disk and click OK The system restarts When the installation is completed an installation completion message appears on the target server 9 Press any key on the target server 10 Restart the system on the target server The server setup and OS installation have been completed Refer to Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation pg 133 and perform necessary procedures before starting server opera...

Page 104: ...e network 5 Eject the CD ROM and floppy disk and click OK The system restarts When the installation is completed an installation completion message appears on the target server 6 Press any key on the target server 7 Restart the system on the target server The server setup and OS installation have been completed Refer to Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation pg 133 and perform necessary proced...

Page 105: ...t work 3 5 1 Preparation for Installation Required Software The following software is required for installation on the second and subsequent servers Be sure to have these items close at hand CD ROM for the OS to be installed ServerStart CD ROM ServerStart floppy disk A ServerStart floppy disk containing the configuration file used for installation on the first server B ServerStart floppy disks sup...

Page 106: ...is completed the Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk window appears 4 Click or insert a Server Start Floppy Disk to Start Server Start The Welcome to ServerStart window appears 5 Click Click here to prepare and or initiate an operation system installation The Select the operating system to be installed window appears 6 Click MS Windows Operating Systems The Microsoft Windows Operating System Installa...

Page 107: ...arts up when it is installed However be sure to follow these installation procedures Performing the procedure in 3 2 1 Starting Up the Preconfiguration Mode pg 71 deletes the contents of the ServerStart floppy disk making the disk unavailable for installation on multiple servers 1 Start up ServerStart If ServerStart has already been started you do not have to restart it If it is not started perfor...

Page 108: ...es set on the first server For installation on subse quent servers you must change the following items in the OS installation wizard For other items change the settings as necessary You do not need to start up wizards where no settings will be changed If the settings for the first server are not reflected to wizards perform the procedures from copying the floppy disk over again table Settings to b...

Page 109: ... Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation This chapter explains how to install the OS without using ServerStart 4 1 Creating Driver Disks 110 4 2 Starting Manual Installation 116 4 3 Installing the LAN Driver 127 ...

Page 110: ...rovided with the Server Start CD ROM Prepare for it in advance For Windows Server 2003 x64 1 Created by the ServerStart FloppyBuilder function table Drivers Required for Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Expansion card onboard controller Driver Chipset Driver provided with the Server Start CD ROM Graphic controller Standard driver provided with the OS Onboard SCSI controller Standard driver provi...

Page 111: ...188x 189x LAN Driver Windows 2000 2003 Drivers Disk Ver10 1 1 SCSI Ctrl U160 lp PG 1301L Standard driver provided with the OS GEM318 driver Driver provided with the Server Start CD ROM Other expansion cards Driver supplied with the expansion card table Drivers Required for Installing Windows 2000 Server Expansion card onboard controller Driver Chipset Driver provided with the Server Start CD ROM G...

Page 112: ...n for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer pg 48 If a different version of ServerStart has been installed uninstall it and install the proper version For details on how to uninstall ServerStart refer to 2 4 2 Uninstalling ServerStart pg 51 ServerStart cannot be started with Windows Server 2003 x64 Please start ServerStart by client computer or Server in which Windows Server 2003 Windows 2000 Ser...

Page 113: ...rverStart starts up and a message prompts you to insert the ServerStart floppy disk 2 Insert the attached ServerStart floppy disk into the server s floppy disk drive Then make sure Removable media and A are selected and click Create A network setup window for remote installation appears If a configuration file already exists in the ServerStart floppy disk and OK is clicked without clicking Create ...

Page 114: ...zation process starts Depending on the hardware configuration this process may take a few minutes When the process is completed the Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk window appears 4 Click or Insert a ServerStart Floppy Disk to Start ServerStart The Welcome to ServerStart window appears 5 Eject the ServerStart floppy disk ...

Page 115: ...0 Server or Windows Server 2003 x64 The FloppyBuilder Driver Disk window appears 3 Click the type of the driver you want to create 4 Click the driver disk you want to create Follow the message and insert a floppy disk 5 Perform the procedures following the messages on the window The floppy disk will be formatted automatically and file copying will start The driver disk is automatically created Whe...

Page 116: ...Turn on the server to display the following message and press the Ctrl C key to start up the SCSI Setup Utility RAID 1 is configured For more details refer to 8 2 6 Configuring and Deleting the Array System pg 229 Turn off the server after configuring the array system 3 Prepare the Windows Server 2003 x64 CD ROM Turn on the server and insert the Windows Server 2003 x64 CD ROM immediately into the ...

Page 117: ...k Next 7 Click Next 8 Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and click Next 9 Click Don t search I will choose the driver to install 10 Select FSC SCSI Termination Module GEM 318 and click Next Installation starts When it is completed a completion message appears 11 Click Finish 12 Click Close to close the properties window 8 Install the ChipSet driver 1 Insert the ServerStart Di...

Page 118: ...1 CD ROM 3 Click Start Run enter a file name as follows and click OK CD ROM drive Programs SCSICONF setreg bat When the registry settings are completed the following message appears 4 Press the Enter key The message window closes The new registry settings are enabled after restarting the system 4 2 2 Installing Windows Server 2003 For details on the OS settings refer to the following URL http www ...

Page 119: ...Windows Server 2003 CD ROM Turn on the server and insert the Windows Server 2003 CD ROM immediately into the CD ROM drive Confirm that the floppy drive is empty When the active area is specified on the hard disk the following message appears Pressing any key while this message is displayed boots the system from the CD ROM 5 The Windows Server 2003 setup window appears Immediately the following mes...

Page 120: ...k created from the ServerStart CD ROM For more details refer to 4 3 Installing the LAN Driver pg 127 9 Install the LAN driver advanced set up tool For information about onboard LAN driver advanced setup tool refer to 5 6 1 BACS Installation pg 157 For information about LAN card advanced setup tool refer to 5 7 1 Intel PROSet Installation pg 165 10 Install the GEM318 driver To specify additional SC...

Page 121: ...se to close the properties window 11 Install the ChipSet driver 1 Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD ROM into the drive of the server When the ServerStart window appears exit ServerStart 2 Execute the following command on the CD ROM CD ROM drive DRIVERS ChipSet Intel E7230 Setup exe The installation wizard starts up 3 Click Next Follow the instructions in the window to perform installation 4 When th...

Page 122: ...ver and insert the Windows 2000 Server CD ROM immediately into the CD ROM drive Check there are no floppy disks in the floppy disk drive When the active area is specified on the hard disk the following message appears Pressing any key while this message is displayed boots the system from the CD ROM 5 The Windows 2000 Server Setup window appears Immediately the following message appears at the bott...

Page 123: ...3 Installing the LAN Driver pg 127 9 Install the LAN driver advanced set up tool For information about onboard LAN driver advanced setup tool refer to 5 6 1 BACS Installation pg 157 For information about LAN card advanced setup tool refer to 5 7 1 Intel PROSet Installation pg 165 10 Install the GEM318 driver 1 Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD ROM into the drive of the server When the ServerStart w...

Page 124: ...When the InstallShield R wizard has completed message appears eject the ServerStart CD ROM from the CD ROM drive and click Finish to restart the system 12 Install the Display driver 1 Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD ROM into the drive of the server When the ServerStart window appears exit ServerStart 2 Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and click Manage from the displayed menu 3 Clic...

Page 125: ...rts When it is completed a completion message appears 11 Click Finish 12 Click Close to close the properties window When Service Pack 4 is not applied 1 Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD ROM into the drive of the server When the ServerStart window appears exit ServerStart 2 Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and click Manage from the displayed menu 3 Click Device Manager from the displ...

Page 126: ...Server has completed Before Starting Operation After OS installation refer to Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation pg 133 and perform the necessary procedures 4 2 4 Installing Linux For the use of Linux refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website http primergy fujitsu com ...

Page 127: ...ork adapters Names of the LAN devices are displayed as follows 4 Insert the driver disk created from the ServerStart CD ROM into the server 5 Click Update Driver in the Driver tab window The Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard window appears 6 Check No not this time and click Next 7 Select Install the software automatically Recommended and click Next The driver will be installed 8 Click Finish 9...

Page 128: ...apter is recognized when the card is mounted during OS installation PG 1852 PG 1862 1 Click Start Administrative Tools Computer Management 2 Click Device Manager On the Device Manager list check if a recognized network adapter is present Window example When a recognized network adapter is present Network adapters appears When a recognized network adapter is present Perform Updating LAN Drivers pg ...

Page 129: ...yed properly when all LAN drivers are installed and the system is restarted Updating LAN Drivers Perform the following procedures on all LAN device names under Network adapters in Device Manager 1 Double click a LAN device name under Network adapters Names of the LAN devices are displayed as follows 2 Insert the driver disk created from the ServerStart CD ROM into the server 3 Double click the ico...

Page 130: ... the General tab window The Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard window appears 4 Select Install the software automatically Recommended and click Next The driver will be installed 5 Click Finish 6 Click Close to close the properties window 7 Remove the driver disk and restart the system After LAN driver installation names of the LAN devices are displayed as follows table LAN device name LAN cards...

Page 131: ...ck Ethernet controller under Other devices The properties window for the Ethernet controller appears 5 Click Reinstall Driver in the General tab window The Device Driver Upgrade Wizard window appears 6 Click Next 7 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device Recommended and click Next The Identify Driver File window appears 8 Select Floppy disk drive in Search location options and click Next...

Page 132: ...dow prompts you to insert the Intel PRO Adapter CD ROM or floppy disk or Intel PRO 1000 Disk Driver Insert the driver disk created from the ServerStart CD ROM and install the driver After LAN driver installation names of the LAN devices are displayed as follows 4 3 4 Latest Drivers For the latest drivers refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website http primergy fujitsu com table LAN device name LAN card...

Page 133: ...hese operations before operating the server 5 1 Memory Dump Paging File Setting 134 5 2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery 143 5 3 Storing the System Configuration Information 145 5 4 Creating Maintenance Tools 148 5 5 Notes Before Operating the Server 153 5 6 LAN Driver Advanced Setup BACS 157 5 7 LAN Driver Advanced Setup Intel PROSet 165 ...

Page 134: ... for operations OS applications etc 5 1 1 How to Obtain Memory Dump for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 x64 Check the following settings before starting configuration to obtain memory dump Checking Hard Disk Free Space To obtain memory dump sufficient hard disk capacity is required for creating paging files and memory dump files The obtainable dump types and required hard disk capacity...

Page 135: ... Memory Dump Minimum amount of useful information for problem identification is recorded If this option is specified a new file is created each time the system unexpectedly stops History of such files is stored in the directory displayed in Small dump directory Paging file 2MB or more Memory dump file 64KB or 128KB Memory Dump File Setting Set up the memory dump file according to the following pro...

Page 136: ...mall memory dump 64KB Minimum information is recorded to the memory dump file Each time a fatal error occurs a new file is created in the directory specified in Small dump directory 2 In Dump file or Small dump directory specify the directory to save the memory dump file with its full path In case of kernel memory dump or complete memory dump if Overwrite any existing file is checked debugging inf...

Page 137: ...ree space of the drive where the system is installed Check the required amount of free space according to Checking Hard Disk Free Space pg 134 If the drive has no free space refer to Cannot Collect the Memory Dump pg 250 3 Click Start Control Panel System The System Properties window appears 4 Click the Advanced tab and click Settings in Performance The Performance Options window appears 5 Click t...

Page 138: ... paging file size performance may be affected For maximum system efficiency be sure to set Initial size with a value larger than the Recom mended size described in Total paging file size for all drives The recommended size is total memory installed in the system x 1 5 However if a program consuming a large amount of memory is regularly used set a larger size as required 9 Enter a value in Maximum ...

Page 139: ...r all virtual address pages that are not paged out during STOP Required size Installed physical memory 1 3 Complete memory dump cannot be used on the computer in which the 2GB or more RAM is installed Kernel Memory Dump Information of only kernel memory space is recorded When the system unexpectedly stops the process that records information to the log file is speeded up According to the amount of...

Page 140: ...ed Check the required amount of free space according to Checking Hard Disk Free Space pg 139 If the drive has no free space refer to Cannot Collect the Memory Dump pg 250 3 Click Start Settings Control Panel 4 Double click the System icon The System Properties window appears 5 Click the Advanced tab and click Startup and Recovery The Startup and Recovery window appears 6 Set as follows 1 In the Wr...

Page 141: ...lose the Startup and Recovery window 8 Click OK to close the System Properties window 9 Restart the system The setting is enabled after the system is restarted Paging File Setting Set up the paging file according to the following procedures 1 Log on to the server with administrator privileges 2 Check free space of the drive where the system is installed Check the required amount of free space acco...

Page 142: ...l paging file size for all drives When a smaller value is specified for the paging file size performance may be affected We recommend to specify the paging file size larger than the recommended value 9 Specify the Maximum size Specify a value larger than the Initial size 10 Save the settings Click Set in the Paging file size for selected drive section The settings are saved and the value specified...

Page 143: ...2003 create a system recovery set To do this you need an unused formatted floppy disk and a medium to store back up files 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tool Backup The Backup or Recovery Wizard window appears 2 Click Next The Backup or Recovery window appears 3 Select Create a backup of files and settings and then click Next The Items to Create Backups window appears 4 Select All t...

Page 144: ...en created Store the automated system recovery set just created in a secure location 5 2 2 Creating a System Recovery Disk For Windows 2000 Server After setting up Windows Server 2000 create a system recovery disk To do this you need an unused formatted floppy disk 1 Put a label showing Windows 2000 system recovery disk onto a floppy disk and insert it into the floppy disk drive 2 Click Start Prog...

Page 145: ... or changed As the stored system configuration information will be used during maintenance etc send it to your maintenance engineer Cautions The Server Management Tools disk is exclusive to this server Do not use it on other systems Otherwise the systems may be damaged Only the information that is configured with the BIOS Setup Utility can be stored recovered The BIOS information in internal SCSI ...

Page 146: ...ect a keyboard Select 1 for Japanese keyboard or select 2 for English keyboard Japanese keyboard is selected by default 3 When the DOS prompt window appears enter the following command and press the Enter key A SMT biossave bat If storing has already been performed with Server Management Tools the stored file must exist in the floppy disk In this case overwriting the file may lead to incompletion ...

Page 147: ...ServerView User s Guide 1 Turn on the server and insert the Server Management Tools disk into the floppy disk drive The window for selecting a keyboard appears 2 Select a keyboard Select 1 for Japanese keyboard or select 2 for English keyboard Japanese keyboard is selected by default 3 When the DOS prompt window appears confirm that the BIOS stored information files are in the floppy disk Enter th...

Page 148: ...forehand Install it according to 2 4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer pg 48 If ServerStart of a different version is installed in the computer make sure to uninstall the ServerStart Then perform installation again For details on how to uninstall ServerStart refer to 2 4 2 Uninstalling ServerStart pg 51 ServerStart cannot be started up on the server in which Windows Server 200...

Page 149: ... on the power supply of the Server 1 Turn on the server and insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD ROM immediately after that ServerStart starts up and a message prompts you to insert the ServerStart floppy disk 2 Insert the attached ServerStart floppy disk into the server s floppy disk drive Then make sure Removable media and A are selected and click Create A network setup window for remote installatio...

Page 150: ...tialization process starts Depending on the hardware configuration this process may take a few minutes When the process is completed the Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk window appears 4 Click or Insert a ServerStart Floppy Disk to Start ServerStart The Welcome to ServerStart window appears 5 Eject the ServerStart floppy disk ...

Page 151: ...rStart FloppyBuilder window appears 2 Click Hardware Configuration Tools 3 Click the tool you want to create Insert the prepared floppy disk by following the message 4 Perform the subsequent operations according to the messages on the window The floppy disk will be formatted automatically and file copying will start The respective tools will be created automatically When a message appears indicati...

Page 152: ...it If it has not start it up according to the following procedures 1 Start up ServerStart and click FloppyBuilder For details on procedures for starting up ServerStart refer to Starting ServerStart pg 149 2 Click DOS Diskette Insert the prepared floppy disk by following the message 3 Perform the subsequent operations according to the messages on the window The floppy disk will be formatted automat...

Page 153: ...t or DAT connect it according to Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options pg 175 For the settings for the installed applications supplied with the product refer to the manuals of each application 5 5 1 Auto run Function from CD ROM Drives Perform the following procedures to change the settings of the auto run function from the CD ROM drives after server installation 1 Make the registry editable and c...

Page 154: ...ive letters for the system and boot drive For Windows Server 2003 1 Click Start Administrative Tools Computer Management 2 Click Disk Management 3 Right click the partition to change the letter and click Change Drive Letter and Path The Change Drive Letter and Path window appears 4 Click Edit The Change Drive Letter or Path window appears 5 Change the drive letter For Windows 2000 Server 1 Right c...

Page 155: ...ftware PowerChute Network Shutdown PowerChute Business Edition 1 Start the BIOS Setup Utility 8 1 1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility pg 202 2 Select the Power On Off submenu from the Advanced menu and press the Enter key The Power On Off submenu window appears 3 Set Power Failure Recovery to Always On 4 Save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility 5 5 4 Turning the Power On via a LAN Yo...

Page 156: ...er via a LAN refer to Performing Remote Installation pg 41 5 5 5 Other Notes on Operation Unnecessary Files After OS installation is completed folders named Runonce and Runonce 2 may be left in the drive where the OS is installed Delete these folders since you do not need them for the system operation Notes on 24 hour Operation Automated System Operation To provide an extra margin of safety agains...

Page 157: ...her advanced setups of the onboard LAN Use of Intel PROSet Use Intel PROSet pg 165 to perform the following advanced setups of a LAN card Use the Teaming function between LAN cards or between a LAN card and the onboard LAN Setup a VLAN using a LAN card Perform the other advanced setups of a LAN card 5 6 1 BACS Installation If Broadcom Control Suite 2 is not displayed in the Control Panel install B...

Page 158: ...Operations after OS Installation 2 Click Next License agreement window appears 3 Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next Custom Set up window appears 4 Click Install 5 Click OK 6 Click Finish ...

Page 159: ...stallation procedure check BASP and click Next 5 6 2 Load Balance Once a Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server Team is created virtual adapters BASP Virtual Adapter will be created in the Device Manager and or Network and Dial up Connections of the system Do not disable or delete a virtual adapter from the Device Manager or Network and Dial up Connections When deleting a virtual adapter make ...

Page 160: ...r 5 Operations after OS Installation 2 Click Create a Team from the Tools menu 3 Specify Name and Team Type for the team in the New Team Configuration window Do not select Link Aggregation 802 3ad from Team Type ...

Page 161: ...essage appears but click Yes and go to the next step 0005 Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ether net port LAN A is connected to BMC micro controller for server management and can con trol power supply and other functions via a LAN When a team is created communication function with BMC is not inherited to other adapters 5 Click Apply to apply the settings After the network is temporarily disconnected a w...

Page 162: ...name of a Teamed Up adapter and click Add VLAN from the displayed menu A LAN adapter is displayed with a mark The Team name of a Teamed Up adapter is displayed with a mark 3 Specify VLAN ID and VLAN Name in the Create New VLAN window The VLAN ID should be identical with the switch setting The VLAN Name does not need to be identical with the switch setting You cannot use a VLAN ID or VLAN Name that...

Page 163: ...procedure differs depending on the OS being used For Windows Server 2003 1 Click Start Control Panel Broadcom Control Suite 2 For Windows 2000 Server 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Start up Broadcom Control Suite 2 2 Confirm that communication is performed with the Standby Adapters on the Teamed Up adapter tree The currently communicated adapter is displaye...

Page 164: ...5 6 5 Cautions for Onboard LAN Driver Ver8 39 1 0 Event Log Once a Team and VLAN are setup multiple logs that start with the following log may be stored in the system log file of the event viewer at system start up Since such event logs will be stored even if the Teaming function and VLAN function are operated normally ignore them Source Blfm ID 8 Type Error Description Could not bind to adapter D...

Page 165: ...N Perform the other advanced setups of the onboard LAN 5 7 1 Intel PROSet Installation If the tabs such as Link Teaming and VLANs are not displayed in the property of LAN adapters which can be selected from the Device Manager install Intel PROSet according to the following installation procedures 1 Execute the following file contained in the ServerStart Disc 1 CD ROM For Windows Server 2003 x64 CD...

Page 166: ... Connections When deleting a virtual adapter make sure to use Intel PROSet When the Teaming function is being used you can only use the following protocols For AFT SFT Static link type IP NetBEUI IPX NCP IPX NetBIOS For ALB type IP IPX NCP When the Teaming function is being used you cannot use the hardware assist function of IPSEC Do not use this function even if the function is installed in all c...

Page 167: ...e being used is sound at the link level the route will not be switched in the team but the communication with the Team may become an error Teaming Configuration Procedure 1 Start up Intel PROSet The procedure differs depending on the OS being used For Windows Server 2003 Click Start Administrative Tools Computer Management For Windows 2000 Server Click Start Programs Administrative Tools Computer ...

Page 168: ...ete a VLAN from the Device Manager or Network and Dial up Connections VLAN Configuration Procedure 1 Start up Intel PROSet The procedure differs depending on the OS being used For Windows Server 2003 Click Start Administrative Tools Computer Management For Windows 2000 Server Click Start Programs Administrative Tools Computer Management 2 Click Device Manager and double click a LAN card to setup a...

Page 169: ...ns we recommend that high reliability tools be installed This chapter explains the installation and necessary settings of high reliability tools 6 1 RAID Management Tool Global Array Manager 170 6 2 Server Monitoring Tool ServerView 171 6 3 Solving Problems Early DSNAP 174 ...

Page 170: ...ll programs before starting installation Installation will fail if Event Viewer or Computer Management is run 1 Log on to the server with administrator privileges 2 Insert the SCSI Array Controller Document Tool CD V6 0L10 Click Start Run 3 Enter a name in the Open field as follows and click OK CD ROM drive RAIDTOOL GAM Windows install bat Installation starts and the wizard window appears For subs...

Page 171: ...f the RAID errors In an environment where ServerView is not applied the administrator is not notified of the RAID errors Leaving the RAID error unattended may lead to a system stop with multiple dead drives Memory Monitoring ServerView monitors the memory In an environment where ServerView is not applied a memory single bit error cannot be detected during operation In order to detect the error the...

Page 172: ...s due to power supply failures cannot be prevented 6 2 1 Installing ServerView When Installed Using ServerStart If the OS is installed using ServerStart ServerView will be installed at once with the OS and other high reliability tools Manual Install Linux ServerView cannot be installed using ServerStart To install ServerView into Windows Server 2003 x64 or a Linux system refer to Installing in Ser...

Page 173: ...verView installation referring to 2 4 Checking after Installation in ServerView User s Guide Boot Monitoring Setting We recommend enabling the Boot Monitoring function after ServerView is installed For setting procedures and explanation on the function refer to Restart Settings Tab of 3 2 4 Serious Error Handling in ServerView User s Guide ...

Page 174: ...hard disk CD ROM drive PROGRAMS Japanese DSNAPx64 DSNAPx64 EXE For Windows Server 2003 Windows 2000 Server When installing DSNAP separately copy the following file stored in the ServerStart Disc 1 CD ROM into the server s hard disk CD ROM drive PROGRAMS Japanese DSNAP DSNAP EXE 6 3 2 How to Use For Windows Server 2003 x64 Refer to the following file stored in the ServerStart Disc 1 CD ROM Use a te...

Page 175: ...his server 7 1 Before Installing Internal Options 176 7 2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover 178 7 3 Installing Memory Modules 181 7 4 Installing Expansion Cards 185 7 5 Installing an Internal CD ROM Drive Unit 192 7 6 Installing an Internal Hard Disk Unit 195 7 7 Connection of Optional Devices 199 ...

Page 176: ...erver is turned on As the air duct assures smooth air flow inside the server unit do not remove it When installing removing internal options to from the server turn off the server all peripheral devices and any other connected devices Also unplug all power cables from the server Failure to do so may cause electric shock 1 4 3 Turning Off the Server pg 33 Do not disassemble the PSU Doing so may cau...

Page 177: ...ered parts of internal options are exposed They can be damaged by static electricity Before handling them first touch a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity Do not touch the circuitry on boards or soldered parts Hold the metallic areas or the edges of the circuit boards If devices are installed using the methods other than those outlined in this chapter or disassembled the warr...

Page 178: ...and remove all cables e g SCSI and LAN cables from the server 1 4 3 Turning Off the Server pg 33 3 Loosen the two screws on the front of the server When removing or attaching the top cover turn off the server and all peripheral devices Also unplug all power cables from the server Failure to do so may cause electric shock 1 4 3 Turning Off the Server pg 33 Use tip preventive stabilizers when instal...

Page 179: ...ly to remove from the rack 7 Loosen the screw on the rear of the server When sliding the server or pushing it back be careful not to pinch fingers or clothes Failure to do so may cause injury If the server is pulled too much it may fall and cause injury When pulling out the server from the rack make sure to hold the rear half of the server A spring inside the rail may cause the server to fall Lock...

Page 180: ...r To attach the top cover simply reverse the removal procedures Make sure that no tools or unnecessary components were left inside the server before attaching the top cover back into place When sliding the server backward press the locks on both of the rails to unlock Before turning on the server make sure that the top cover is attached Top cover ...

Page 181: ...down before installing or removing memory Failure to do so may cause burns When installing or removing memory modules make sure to remove the screws on the specified points only Failure to do so may cause injury Also it may cause failures Touch only the specified part of the printed circuit board Failure to do so may cause injury Also it may cause failures The circuit boards and soldered parts of ...

Page 182: ...f DIMM 1A 1B 2A and 2B starting with the least capacity 7 3 2 Installable Memory Modules The following memory module types can be used on this server Package Before installing memory modules refer to Appendix B 1 Memory Specifications pg 275 to check the contents of the package table List of Installable Memory Modules Product name Model Remarks Memory Module 512MB PG RM51BE 512MB 512MB DIMM 1 Memo...

Page 183: ...mory module properly into the memory slot The levers close If the levers are not closed completely push them with your fingers Removing Open the levers on both ends 4 Check that the memory module is inserted all the way 5 Attach the top cover 7 2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover pg 178 Make sure not to open the clips outward too quickly because the memory module may pop up which could cause da...

Page 184: ...y of memory defect You can check the slot location whose memory is defective during POST or from the system event log For the system event log checking procedures refer to 9 3 2 Viewing the System Event Log pg 256 If the defective memory is discovered replace it and then restart the server Removing the Defective Memory Module Replace the defective memory with a new one according to 7 3 3 How to In...

Page 185: ...m to the PCI local bus specifications Rev 2 2 Turn off the server and peripheral devices and unplug the power cables from the outlet Failure to do so may cause electric shock 1 4 3 Turning Off the Server pg 33 The circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed They can be damaged by static electricity Before handling them first touch a metal part of the server to discharge stati...

Page 186: ...ble table List of Installable Expansion Cards Installable expansion card Model name Number of cards Remarks Remote Service Board PG RSB103L 1 2 SCSI Ctrl U160 lp PG 1301L 1 For an internal hard disk unit and an external SCSI option Ultra 160 SCSI LowProfile Eth Ctrl 1000 BASE T Cu lp PG 1892L 2 2 1000BASE T LowProfile Eth Ctrl 1000 BASE SX Fibre LC lp PG 1882L 2 1000BASE SX LowProfile Eth Ctrl 2x1...

Page 187: ...l supplied with the expansion card Installing Remote Service Board Notes on Installation For preparation of the Remote Service Board installation and its installation procedures refer to the manual supplied with the Remote Service Board Do not connect the Remote Service Board AC adapter before installing the Remote Service Board to the server and closing the top cover of the server Doing so may ca...

Page 188: ...ct the server control cable supplied with the Remote Service Board to the server control connector as shown below When using the Remote Service Board make sure to install ServerView Rear Server control connector PCI riser card locking frame Remote Service Board Internal power connector ...

Page 189: ...a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity 3 Loosen the screws on the rear side of the server and remove the PCI riser card locking frame 4 Install an expansion card to the PCI riser card locking frame Installing a card to PCI slot 2 Installing a card to PCI slot 1 Remove the PCI slot cover and install an expansion card Screws Rear PCI riser card locking frame Expansion card Expans...

Page 190: ...cover for later use 5 When installing a LowProfile card fasten the expansion card and Extension slot cover before installation to the slot 1 1 Fasten them with the screws supplied with the Extension slot cover 2 Insert the expansion card securely into slot 1 Extension slot cover LowProfile slot cover Expansion card LowProfile Extension slot cover Expansion card LowProfile ...

Page 191: ...onfirm the system resource information On the Advanced menu of the BIOS Setup Utility set and confirm the following items Set Reset Configuration Data to Yes 8 1 5 Advanced Menu pg 208 Make sure that the PCI IRQ Line n n is 1 to 8 is Auto on the PCI Configuration submenu 8 1 7 PCI Configuration Submenu pg 211 How to Remove an Expansion Card To remove the expansion card simply reverse the installat...

Page 192: ...the manual supplied with the internal DVD ROM drive unit to check the contents of the package Before installation or removal turn off the server and all peripheral devices Also unplug all power cables from the server Failure to do so may cause electric shock 1 4 3 Turning Off the Server pg 33 When installing a CD ROM drive hold it by the side Applying force to the top may cause failures The circui...

Page 193: ...p cover 7 2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover pg 178 2 Touch a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity 3 Loosen the screws of the dummy unit and remove the dummy unit Slide the dummy unit backward and lift it up Be sure to keep the removed dummy units for later use 4 Install the CD ROM drive unit Insert the stopper latches of the CD ROM drive unit into slots of the server Screw...

Page 194: ...forward tighten the screws and connect IDE cable and power cable 6 Attach the top cover 7 2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover pg 178 How to Remove the CD ROM Drive Unit To remove the CD ROM drive unit simply reverse the installation procedures Screw IDE㩷cable Power cable ...

Page 195: ... not touch the circuitry on boards or soldered parts Hold the metallic areas or the edges of the circuit boards Before removing the unit turn the power off and wait for about 30 seconds until the disk stops completely Rough handling of the hard disk unit can damage the stored data To cope with any unexpected problems always back up important data When backing up data to another hard disk unit you ...

Page 196: ...7 to check the contents of the package Connections The following shows connection of the internal hard disk unit table List of Installable Hard Disk Units Product name Model Overview HDD U320 10k 73GB hot plug 1 PG HDH71V 73 4GB 10 000rpm 3 5 inch Ultra320 SCSI HDD U320 10k 147GB hot plug 1 PG HDH41V 146 8GB 10 000rpm 3 5 inch Ultra320 SCSI HDD U320 10k 300GB hot plug 1 PG HDH31V 300GB 10 000rpm 3...

Page 197: ...ve the dummy unit from the bay where an internal hard disk unit will be installed A dummy unit is installed in a bay where internal hard disk unit is not installed Pressing the tabs on both sides of the dummy unit inward pull it out forward Be sure to keep the removed dummy units for later use 4 Install the internal hard disk unit to the server Insert the internal hard disk unit all the way into t...

Page 198: ...r pg 33 2 Touch a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity 3 Remove the internal hard disk unit Pressing the tab on the front of the internal hard disk unit hold up the handle 1 and pull it forward 2 Hold the internal hard disk unit with both hands to pull it out 4 Install a new internal hard disk unit or a dummy unit 7 6 3 How to Install the Internal Hard Disk Unit pg 197 Tab 1 Ha...

Page 199: ...kup cabinet as shown below Only a single backup cabinet can be connected to the server Notes on External SCSI Options SCSI ID Setting Note that the settings of each device do not overlap SCSI Cable Select appropriate SCSI cables to connect the external SCSI option as usage table List of SCSI Cables Connector types Length Model Remarks VHDCI 68 pin Half pitch 68 pin 1 8m PG CBLS007 Option VHDCI 68 ...

Page 200: ...200 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options ...

Page 201: ...r 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities This chapter explains how to make the environment settings necessary to operate the server and how to use each utility 8 1 BIOS Setup Utility 202 8 2 SCSI Setup Utility 222 ...

Page 202: ...OOT Menu is displayed on the screen The Main menu window appears when the POST completes When the Main menu window does not appear When the Main menu window does not appear because the F2 is pressed at wrong timing press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to restart the system then start the BIOS Setup Utility Item Specific Help Select Item Select Menu Change Values Select Sub Menu Enter F1...

Page 203: ...ing the BIOS Setup Utility are as follows table List of Key Operations on the BIOS Setup Utility Window Key Description F1 Displays Help Esc Ends this utility In the case of a submenu it returns to the previous menu Scrolls through the menu option list Switches between menus Changes the value of an item Enter Selects an item In items in which is displayed the submenu appears F7 Sets each item to i...

Page 204: ...r No and press the Enter key If you selected Save Changes Exit from the Exit menu Select Yes to exit After saving changes to settings the BIOS Setup Utility closes and the server restarts Select No not to exit The display returns to the BIOS Setup Utility window If you selected Discard Changes Exit from the Exit menu Select Yes to save changes before exit The BIOS Setup Utility closes and the serv...

Page 205: ... network synchronized time system NTP etc System Date Present date The system date is set in month day year format For example September 20 2005 is set as 09 20 2005 Standard IDE Sets the type and operating mode for connected IDE devices Press the Enter key to display the 8 1 3 Standard IDE Submenu pg 206 window Boot Options Sets system startup options Press the Enter key to display the 8 1 4 Boot...

Page 206: ...A Direct Memory Access data transfer mode The fastest DMA transfer mode among connected IDE devices is automatically set Password Status Not Supported Displays the security information of connected hard disk This is not supported Change Password Press Enter Sets the hard disk password If the hard disk password is set the password is required to start the BIOS Setup Utility and the system This is n...

Page 207: ... the logo screen instead of POST information Boot Menu Disabled Enabled Initial value Sets whether or not to display the boot drive selection window after POST By selecting the boot drive from the Boot Menu window startup can be done from the selected boot drive regardless of the Boot Sequence setting NumLock Auto Initial value On Off The state of the NumLock during activation MultiBoot for HDs En...

Page 208: ...Submenu pg 211 window Advanced System Configuration Configures additional settings Press the Enter key to display the 8 1 8 Advanced System Configuration Submenu pg 212 window Power On Off Configures power On Off settings Press the Enter key to display the 8 1 9 Power On Off Submenu pg 213 window IPMI Configures server management settings Press the Enter key to display the 8 1 10 IPMI Submenu pg 2...

Page 209: ...Disabled Enabled Initial value Sets whether or not to enable the USB controller 2 0 standard You can set this item only when USB Enable Ports is set to All USB BIOS Supported Devices Auto Unchangeable Sets whether the USB device can be used on the OS that does not support USB You can set this item only when USB Enable Ports is set to All USB Boot Delay Os Unchangeable Sets the delay time by the se...

Page 210: ...oller LAN 1 Remote Boot Disabled Initial value PXE Sets whether or not to perform a network boot This function allows booting the server via the network It is used for remote installation of the OS etc You can set this item only when LAN Controller is set to LAN1 or LAN 1 2 LAN 2 Remote Boot Disabled Initial value PXE Sets whether or not to perform a network boot This function allows booting the s...

Page 211: ...bmenu window Option ROM SCAN PCI slot 1 2 Enabled Disabled Initial value Sets whether or not to initialize the extended ROM in each PCI slot PCI IRQ Configuration Sets PCI IRQs for the PCI slots Press the Enter key to display the PCI IRQ Configuration submenu window PCI IRQ Line 1 8 Auto Unchangeable Sets the PCI IRQ Item Specific Help Select Item Select Menu Change Values Select Sub Menu Enter F1...

Page 212: ...the system may not start CPU Mismatch Detection Enabled Unchangeable Sets whether to enable or disable checking the CPU type and frequency CPU Halt Mode CIE Standard Initial value Enabled Configures the CPU internal setting This item is displayed only when Intel Pentium 4 processor is installed CPU Thermal Management Standard Initial value Enabled Configures the CPU internal setting This item is d...

Page 213: ...ote Disabled Initial value Enabled Sets whether or not the power is turned on when the modem connected to the serial port receives a ring signal LAN Disabled Enabled Initial value Sets whether or not to enable the power to be turned on via LAN Wake Up Timer Disabled Unchangeable Sets whether or not the power is turned on at a certain time or after a certain time has passed A separate program is ne...

Page 214: ...e to power interruption etc Note For UPS scheduled operation set to Always On Otherwise the power may not be turned on at the specified time table Items on the IPMI Submenu Item Setting Description SEL Load Displays the usage of event log space as a percentage Clear System Event Log Disabled Initial value Enabled Sets whether or not to clear the event log table Items on the Power On Off Submenu It...

Page 215: ... Enter key to display the system event log window Display previous and subsequent entries using keys SDRR Browser Displays sensor information The SDRR Browser is displayed by pressing Enter LAN Setting Configures the network Press the Enter key to display the LAN Setting submenu Set the following items Local IP Address Sets the IP address of the onboard LAN Note Set an IP address different from th...

Page 216: ...d can be locked while initializing expansion card When the expansion card that can execute the setup during system start up is installed the setting of the expansion card can be protected by locking the keyboard You can set this item only when Setup Password is specified Set System Password Sets a system password Setting a system password makes it necessary to enter the password in order to access...

Page 217: ...set this item only when System Password Mode is set to System System Load Standard Initial value Diskette CDROM Lock Sets whether to enable or disable system startup from a floppy disk or CD ROM Setup Prompt Disabled Enabled Initial value Sets whether or not to display a setup message F2 BIOS Setup F12 BOOT Menu on the POST window during system startup Virus Warning Disabled Unchangeable Sets whet...

Page 218: ...o disable the OS Boot Monitoring function If the system is started with this function enabled the server may automatically turn off or restart improperly When setting this function refer to ServerView User s Guide to fully learn about its specifications in order to use it properly with the correct settings Action Continue Reset Initial value Power Cycle Sets the operation when the OS did not boot ...

Page 219: ...Sets whether or not to diagnose the BootDevice when restarting with ASR R Temperature Monitoring Disabled Initial value Enabled Sets whether or not the server can be turned on when the temperature is not in its operating environment range 10 35 C CPU Status Press the Enter key to display the CPU Status Submenu pg 219 window Memory Status Press the Enter key to display the Memory Status Submenu pg ...

Page 220: ...ed the items are not displayed Media Type Serial Initial value LAN Sets the connection type for console redirection Port Serial1 Displays the serial port to be used for console redirection Baud Rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 Initial value 19 2K 38 4K 57 6K 115 2K Sets the speed of the console redirection connection in bps Protocol VT100 VT100 8bit PC ANSI 7bit PC ANSI VT100 Initial value Sets the consol...

Page 221: ...Default Values Returns to the server s default values for all items However since some items differ from the initial values which are the settings at the time of purchase after returning to default settings it is necessary to change to the initial values Load Previous Values Sets all items to the values before the last changes by reading from CMOS Current setting values are discarded Item Specific...

Page 222: ...ssary Changing Settings 1 Use the keys to select the item whose setting is to be changed The and keys move the cursor up and down and the and keys move the cursor to the left and right 2 Press the Enter key When an item with a submenu is selected the submenu appears When an item without a submenu is selected the setting is changed LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPT BIOS IME x xx xx Boot ...

Page 223: ...xit without saving configuration changes 1 Select Discard changes then exit this menu and press the Enter key The changes are discarded 2 Select Exit the Configuration Utility and press the Enter key The SCSI Setup Utility closes table List of Key Operations on the SCSI Setup Utility Window Key Roles of key Home End Moves the cursor to an item Changes the setting value of an item Enter Selects an ...

Page 224: ...evel of the SCSI controller NVM Displays whether or not the SCSI controller has NVRAM for storing settings On this server Yes is displayed Boot Order Displays the boot order of SCSI controllers When the server starts up startable SCSI devices connected to SCSI controllers are searched for in ascending numerical order SCSI devices start up in order of detection LSI Logic Control Displays whether or...

Page 225: ...Current Status On Sets whether the SCSI controller BIOS is enabled or disabled Next Boot ON Unchangeable Sets whether to enable or disable the SCSI controller BIOS at the next startup LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPT BIOS IME x xx xx Boot Adapter List Insert Add an adapter Hit Insert to select an adapter from this list Adaapter PCI DEV Boot Current Next Bus Func Order Status Boot 1020 ...

Page 226: ...tartup screen Negotiate with devices Supported Unchangeable Sets whether or not to set the transfer rate between the SCSI card and SCSI devices Video Mode Color Unchangeable Sets the screen color scheme to color or monochrome Support Interrupt Hook interrupt the Default Unchangeable Sets whether or not to support interruption channels Restore Defaults Reads default values for the controller LSI Lo...

Page 227: ...able Sets whether or not the SCSI Setup Utility supports removable disk units such as MO drives CHS Mapping SCSI Plug and Play Mapping Unchangeable Specifies the mapping method of CHS information Spinup Delay Secs 2 Initial value 1 15 Specifies the boot interval of devices Secondary Cluster Server No Unchangeable Sets whether to enable or disable the secondary cluster server Termination Control Au...

Page 228: ...his device at startup Scan LUNs 0 Yes Unchangeable Sets whether or not to scan LUN 1 and subsequent LUNs at startup Dis connect On Unchangeable Sets whether or not to permit disconnection during command execution SCSI Timeout 10 Specifies the timeout period during command execution Queue Tags On Unchangeable Sets whether or not to support tagged command queues table Items on the RAID Properties Su...

Page 229: ...Select the RAID Properties submenu from the Adapter Properties menu and press the Enter key RAID Properties submenu window appears 3 Select Array Disk of which SCSI ID is 0 and press the key to change No to Yes When the key is pressed the following message appears 4 Press the F3 key 5 Select Array Disk of which SCSI ID is 1 and press the key to change No to Yes The following message may appear whi...

Page 230: ... Utility Physical format deletes all data on the selected hard disk Make a backup before using this function Physical format of a hard disk takes time Once started it cannot be aborted Perform it when you have enough time Do not turn off or reset the server during physical formatting Otherwise the hard disk may be damaged The Server Management Tools disk attached to the server is required Please h...

Page 231: ...key to set it 5 Press the Tab key to move to the Format button Press the Space key A confirmation message is displayed 6 Read the message select Format again and press the Space key Physical formatting starts When the physical formatting completes a completion message appears 7 Check that Failed Formatting Drive s indicates none Select Exit and press the Space key 8 Select Exit again and press the...

Page 232: ...232 Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities ...

Page 233: ...ary after starting to use this server as well as daily care and maintenance 9 1 Daily Maintenance 234 9 2 Troubleshooting 236 9 3 System Event Log 254 9 4 Security 258 9 5 Backup 262 9 6 Restoring the System 265 9 7 Reinstalling the OS 267 9 8 Changing OS Settings 268 9 9 Maintenance Service 271 ...

Page 234: ...hich enables early detection This allows the server administrator to remove a system error early and avoid trouble For an overview and installation of ServerView and other high reliability tools refer to 1 2 2 High Reliability Tools pg 20 and Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools pg 169 9 1 2 Cleaning Clean the server regularly Clean the server as follows Cleaning the Server Wipe with a soft dry cloth ...

Page 235: ...move dust between memory modules and between expansion cards Remove dust from the connector before adding a memory module or an expansion card Internal hard disk units CD ROM drive units Remove dust deposits from units and devices Tape devices are particularly susceptible to dust and may cause failures Install them in a clean environment Be careful when removing components such as CPUs memory modu...

Page 236: ...ng This section explains hardware related troubleshooting If hardware does not operate properly or if a failure is suspected check the following For optional devices refer to PRIMERGY ServerBooks supplied with the server and Supplement supplied with option Server The server does not power on or the power LED on the front of the server does not light up Check to see whether the power cable is prope...

Page 237: ...adjustments For details refer to the manual of the display There may be an error in the system area of the memory Contact an office listed in the Contact Information of Start Guide Typing using the keyboard does not display any characters or the mouse cursor does not move Check to see whether the keyboard and mouse are connected properly If they are not connected turn the server off and then conne...

Page 238: ...to see whether the internal cable is connected properly If it is not connected correctly connect the internal cable For the connection location refer to 7 7 Connection of Optional Devices pg 199 System Fan The server has five system fans Contact an office listed in the Contact Information of Start Guide when a system fan fails The system fan cable has been disconnected Connect the cable as follows...

Page 239: ...ration where the onboard SCSI array controller is used the initialization process of the array controller logical drive starts This is because the data consistency information which records whether the write data are correctly written on the hard disk in the past is saved on the baseboard Because the information is lost by replacement the initialization is performed automatically to be consistent ...

Page 240: ...ent log and replace the memory modules If the message still appears the baseboard must be replaced Contact an office listed in the Contact Information of Start Guide Shadow RAM Failed at offset h Extended RAM Failed at address line h Memory type mixing detected A memory error has occurred Check that the correct CPUs are installed If the message still appears the baseboard must be replaced Contact ...

Page 241: ...r off and unplug the power cables from the server Turn the server back on If the message still appears the baseboard must be replaced Contact an office listed in the Contact Information of Start Guide Diskette drive A error Check the settings on the 8 1 2 Main Menu pg 205 of the BIOS Setup Utility Check to see whether the floppy disk drive cable is connected properly If the message still appears c...

Page 242: ... message still appears contact an office listed in the Contact Information of Start Guide Allocation error static node An error has occurred in the onboard device or expansion card Replace the device or expansion card If the message still appears contact an office listed in the Contact Information of Start Guide Baseboard Management Controller has detected an error Check the system event log and r...

Page 243: ... status again The floppy disk is not inserted into the floppy disk drive Insert the proper floppy disk and then retry The floppy disk is write protected Disable the write protect and retry There is an error in the contents of the floppy disk Create the Server Management Tools disk again If this occurred while recovering BIOS information configure the information using the BIOS Setup Utility Then s...

Page 244: ...disk drive 2 Press the Ctrl A keys The utility starts up and its screen appears 3 Confirm the message displayed at the bottom of the screen 4 Check the message and respond to it The countermeasures to be taken vary depending on the displayed message When the message is Fatal Error happened Please call support engineer Do not start up the system and contact an office listed in the Contact Informati...

Page 245: ... the Ctrl A key and close the message If one of the hard disk units fails the status for the logical drive becomes Critical and the drive is put under non redundant operation When you repeat the startup with one hard disk unit removed the system pauses with the message every time during the startup Install a new hard disk unit in the removed hard disk unit bay and execute Rebuild as soon as possib...

Page 246: ...end or Close Message Mylex Global Array Manager Server SNMP Service Trouble at a ServerStart Startup After a boot from the ServerStart CD ROM nothing is displayed on the screen This problem may occur if the hard disk drive still contains previous information In that case this problem will occur when the Windows Server 2003 Installation CD ROM is inserted To eliminate this problem physically format...

Page 247: ...e Specify the installation partition size correctly For details on the installation partition size refer to 2 3 1 Installation Partition Size pg 44 Error 1920 Service PXE Services failed to start appears during preconfigured installation The system installed with the preconfigured settings PXE server may not be connected to the network Check the LAN cable connection and click Rerun An application ...

Page 248: ... all LAN drivers are installed and the system is restarted For details on LAN driver installation refer to 4 3 2 Installing the LAN Driver Windows Server 2003 pg 128 Application Error in the OS Installation Wizard in ServerStart Preconfiguration Mode Executing the preconfiguration mode on a client computer installed with Microsoft Visual Studio 6 0 Service Pack 5 will cause an application error In...

Page 249: ...me source Cause An NTP was selected as a component Corrective action ServerStart cannot configure the NTP server automatically due to the absence of items for specifying it After OS installation perform the following procedure to specify the time server 1 Start SNTP server operation on another machine Assume that the SNTP server address is 172 22 78 246 2 Enter the following at a command prompt ne...

Page 250: ...duce the installed memory to collect the memory dump To obtain memory dump regardless of the installed memory size reduce the installed memory to an obtainable size Check the memory dump settings when changing the installed memory size For setting procedures refer to 5 1 Memory Dump Paging File Setting pg 134 Change the write type of the debugging information If the memory dump cannot be collected...

Page 251: ...ress checking procedures refer to Performing Remote Installation pg 41 in 2 1 2 Hardware Settings pg 41 Checking LAN Cable Connection Check that the LAN cable is connected to the LAN card corresponding to the specified MAC address and that the LAN card is connected to the network An Error Occurs during Backup on Windows Server 2003 The following error messages may appear during backup by the OS s ...

Page 252: ...m the Services and Applications menu 3 From the details select SNMP Service 4 Select Start from the Action menu To have the service automatically started each time the OS starts double click SNMP Service from the details and select Automatic for the Startup type setting on the displayed window Time Display in Linux OS Environment Difference in Time between the OS and the Hardware Clock During OS o...

Page 253: ...the OS from being written to the hardware clock When you do not want the time on the OS to be written to the hardware clock at an OS shutdown comment the following line out in etc rc0 d S01halt runcmd Syncing hardware clock to system time sbin hwclock CLOCKFLAGS runcmd Syncing hardware clock to system time sbin hwclock CLOCKFLAGS Procedure for reflecting the hardware clock value to the time on the...

Page 254: ...roller on the baseboard that manages temperature and voltage sensors Viewing the system event log Saving the system event log Deleting the System Event Log When a system event log occurs save the log using Server Management Tools and contact an office listed in the Contact Information of Start Guide The Server Management Tools disk supplied with this server is for use with this server only Do not ...

Page 255: ...ser s Guide 1 Turn on the server and insert the Server Management Tools disk into the floppy disk drive The window for selecting a keyboard appears 2 Select a keyboard Select 1 for the Japanese keyboard or 2 for the English keyboard The Japanese keyboard is selected by default 3 Enter the following command and press the Enter key A SMT IPMIVIEW EXE The IPMI Tool window appears Only the following f...

Page 256: ...ools The menu window of Server Management Tools appears 2 Use the and keys to select System Event Log SEL and press the Enter key The SYSTEM EVENT LOG SEL window appears 3 Use the following key operations to scroll the window and check the contents PageUp PageDown Ctrl Home Ctrl End 4 To exit the system event log press the Esc key 004 MMM DD YYYY HH MM SS 003 MMM DD YYYY HH MM SS 002 MMM DD YYYY H...

Page 257: ...w appears 3 Press the F2 key 4 Enter the name of the file to save the system event log to and press the Enter key The system event log is saved to the floppy disk under the specified file name Deleting the System Event Log 1 Start Server Management Tools The menu window of Server Management Tools appears 2 Use the and keys to select System Event Log SEL and press the Enter key The SYSTEM EVENT LOG...

Page 258: ...section explains the hardware security features Lock the rack door to protect the hardware in the rack from theft To close the rack door shut the door and return the rack handle and turn the rack key Do not lose the rack key If the key is lost contact an office listed in the Contact Information of Start Guide For instructions on opening the rack door refer to 1 4 1 Opening the Rack Door pg 29 The ...

Page 259: ... to use the server Unless the set password is entered part of the BIOS Setup Utility and the OS cannot be started up Setting a Password The password is set in the BIOS Setup Utility For details on the BIOS Setup Utility refer to 8 1 11 Security Menu pg 216 1 Start the BIOS Setup Utility 8 1 1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility pg 202 2 Use the keys to select Security from the Main menu Th...

Page 260: ...the Enter New Password field To delete the password enter nothing and perform Step 4 3 In the Confirm New Password field enter the password you have entered in Step 2 To delete the password enter nothing and perform Step 4 4 Press the Enter key When you delete the password System Password or Setup Password on the Security menu shows Not installed The system shuts down after three invalid password ...

Page 261: ...longer exists but in reality the data is simply no longer accessible to the OS and it is still accessible to malicious individuals that can restore the data Therefore if confidential or important data is saved to the hard disk in addition to the operations mentioned above it is recommended to use third party tools or services to wipe the data completely from the disk to prevent its restoration Whe...

Page 262: ... Backup Devices Software and Their Operations A backup of data stored on the server is required for data restoration in the event of server trouble resulting in a system failure or accidental data loss due to operational errors If the data on the server is backed up it can be restored from the backup in the event of hardware failures or data corruption in hard disks due to operational errors If ba...

Page 263: ... it is recommended that they be replaced sooner than later To manage the lifespan write the use start date on the media Rotating Media Perform backup operations using multiple mediums on a rotating basis When using a single media cartridge repeatedly backup data can be temporarily lost in the event the backup fails Also if the hard disk fails during backup the backup data cannot be recovered Avoid...

Page 264: ...unction may cause the media to eject from an internal device of the server and hit the chassis door If this is the case open the door when ejecting or do not eject the media Media Label Types and Positions When writing information such as the name on media use the label that came with the media The area in which a label can be posted on the media of each device varies Failing to post labels in the...

Page 265: ...nd Backup media created beforehand Driver disk onboard SCSI For how to create driver disks refer to 4 1 Creating Driver Disks pg 110 1 Insert the Windows Server 2003 CD ROM after turning on the server Check that there is not already a floppy disk inserted in the floppy disk drive at this time 2 When a message prompting you to press the F6 key appears immediately after the start of setup press the ...

Page 266: ...o select restoration 3 Follow the message on the setup window to restore the system Notes on system restoration The system may return to the initial installation conditions depending on the restoration information used In this case the system must be configured after system restoration Windows 2000 Server may have to be reinstalled if system files or system information are severely damaged If this...

Page 267: ...a from the Disc Reinstallation deletes all disk contents Be careful Save the necessary data and system configuration in a different location Other Notes Any remaining notes are the same as those for initial installation Make sure to check the settings in advance 9 7 2 Reinstallation Using ServerStart When the previous installation was performed in guided mode or preconfiguration mode the ServerSta...

Page 268: ... For Windows 2000 Server Change the OS settings according to the following procedures If you have changed the OS settings from enable to disable change the OS to the uni processor kernel If you have changed it from disable to enable change the OS to the multi processor kernel 1 Start Windows 2000 Server 2 Start up Device Manager 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click the System icon 3...

Page 269: ...facturers list select Standard computers Select either of the following from Models 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 wrong model is selected the system does not operate properly You must reinstall the OS in some cases Take great care when changing the OS 4 Click Next The Start Device Dri...

Page 270: ...r shuts down and restarts automatically 7 Add an optional CPU or change the Hyper Threading setting in the BIOS Setup Utility 8 1 1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility pg 202 8 1 8 Advanced System Configuration Submenu pg 212 8 Restart the system When the OS starts up check that the item under Computer is changed in Device Manager of Control Panel ...

Page 271: ...rts free of charge and with higher priority Customers not signed up for our hardware maintenance contract will be separately charged for operation cost and maintenance parts Replacing non durable components To ensure stable operation of the server system it is recommended that a maintenance service agreement be purchased Lifetime of Non durable Components The lifetime of such components is calcula...

Page 272: ...rver For the label location refer to Start Guide Hardware configuration Types and locations of internal options Configuration information BIOS Setup Utility settings OS LAN WAN system configuration Phenomena what happened when doing what what was displayed etc Date time of occurrence Environmental settings of the server LED status Print and fill in the Configuration Sheet and Accident Sheet of Con...

Page 273: ...the specifications for the server and internal options It also covers how to recycle the products A Server Specifications 274 B Specifications for Internal Options 275 C Remote Control Function and Console Redirection 279 D Recycling 282 ...

Page 274: ...OM drive unit 3 5 inch storage bay 2bays hot pluggable Standard Option Adding size 73GB 147GB 300GB 10 000rpm Ultra320 SCSI Maximum 600GB 300GB 2 Disk array Expansion slots PCI 2 64bit 66MHz One slot is for a LowProfile PCI card only 1 Floppy disk drive Option USB floppy disk drive Network LAN 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T 1 PCI E LAN 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T 1 PCI E Standard with baseboard...

Page 275: ...ge before use Should it happen that items are missing contact an office listed in the Contact Information of the Start Guide B 1 Memory Specifications Package RAM module 1 Specifications table Memory Specifications Item Functions and Specifications Product name Memory Module 512MB Memory Module 1GB Memory Module 2GB Model PG RM51BE PG RM1BE PG RM2BE Modules 512MB DIMM 1 1GB DIMM 1 2GB DIMM 1 Capac...

Page 276: ...chanism Optical pickup using a laser diode Data transfer rate Max 3 600KB sec 24 on the outside to 10 on the inside Access Time 115msec average Disk loading mechanism Manual tray loading Disk clamp mechanism Ball clamp Dimension drive only 128 4 129 9 13 2mm W D H Weight excluding a medium About 170g table Internal DVD ROM Drive Unit Specifications Item Functions and Specifications Model PG DVA102...

Page 277: ... States and Canada Use a UL listed and CSA labeled cord set consisting of a three conductor cord with a maximum length of 15 feet For units which stand on a desk or table type SVT or SJT cord sets should be used For units which stand on the floor only SJT type cord sets should be used The cord set must be selected according to the current rating for your unit Please consult the table below for the...

Page 278: ...his appliance may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is colored Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or colored Green or Green and Yellow The wire which is colored Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N o...

Page 279: ...unction via RS 232C the terminal software on the PC must have the same communication speed and flow control mode settings as those on the Remote Control Utility C 1 Connecting the Server to a PC Connect the server to a PC using a cross cable C 2 Operating the Remote Control Utility The following explains how to operate the Remote Control Utility In the BIOS Setup Utility perform the following sett...

Page 280: ...ollowing message appears 2 Enter the following command Remote Enter The following message appears 3 Enter the following command Remote Enter The following menu appears The State line in the message will show either of the following Login Password table Messages in the Main Menu Window Message Status ON The server is turned on OFF The server is turned off REMOTE MAINTENANCE MENU 1 Immediate Power D...

Page 281: ...ng command y Enter 2 Immediate Reset The server will be restarted 3 Graceful Power Down The server will be turned off When Windows is running the server is turned off after the OS is shut down When the Do you really want to do this y n appears enter the following command y Enter When Windows is running System shutdown due to software command in 60 second Press Cancel to abort appears in the popup ...

Page 282: ...ting or deleting files may not avoid the risk that the data is restored and used for wrongful purposes If confidential or private information is saved in order to make it impossible to be restored it is recommended to use third party data wiping tools Disposing of Used up Batteries Used up batteries must be disposed of as industrial waste and therefore require special processing Let a licensed ind...

Page 283: ...n Off Submenu 213 Security Menu 216 Server Menu 218 Standard IDE submenu 206 Starting 202 BMC 254 Boot monitoring setting 173 C Cautions on Power Operation 34 CD ROM 34 Ejecting 36 Insert 35 CD ROM Drive Unit Troubleshooting 238 Cleaning the server interior 235 Configuration file Close save 69 75 Open create 58 Configuring a network 19 Connection Examples of Optional Devices 199 Console redirectio...

Page 284: ...hard disk unit 195 Installable Internal Hard Disk Units 196 Installation Location 195 Installing 197 Removing 198 Specifications 277 K Keyboard connector 25 L LAN connector 24 Locking the rack door 258 M Maintenance switch 23 Maintenance Tools 148 Manual installation 47 Linux 126 Windows Server 2003 116 118 Windows Server 2003 x64 116 118 Windows 2000 Server 122 Memory Dump 134 Memory Dump File Se...

Page 285: ...g the system 265 For Windows Server 2003 265 For Windows 2000 Server 266 S SCSI Cable 199 SCSI card 186 187 Connections 199 SCSI Setup Utility 222 Adapter Properties 227 Boot Adapter List 225 Changing settings 222 Device Properties Submenu 228 Exiting 223 Global Properties 226 Main menu 224 Roles of keys 223 Starting 222 SCSI ID 199 Security 258 Hardware 258 Software 259 Serial port 25 Server Clea...

Page 286: ...oting 236 Turning off the server 33 Turning on the server 31 Turning the Power On via a LAN 155 U UPS 155 USB connector 23 24 V Voltage monitoring 172 W Wakeup On LAN 155 Wakeup On LAN function 42 Numerics 3 5 inch storage bay 23 ...

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