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Chapter 6

High Reliability Tools

For stable PRIMERGY server operations, we

recommend that high reliability tools be installed.

This chapter explains the installation and

necessary settings of high reliability tools.

6.1 RAID Management Tool [Global Array Manager]

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6.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView]

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6.3 Solving Problems Early [DSNAP]

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Summary of Contents for BX620 S3

Page 1: ...tallation This chapter explains 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 ...

Page 2: ...a stored in this device including basic software such as the operating system 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 occu...

Page 3: ... F3 key Shift key etc CD 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...

Page 4: ...explanation Consecutive Operations Consecutive operations are described by connecting them with arrows Abbreviations The following expressions and abbreviations are used throughout this manual Example Procedure of clicking the Start button pointing to Programs and clicking Accessories Click Start Programs Accessories table Abbreviations of Product Names Product names Expressions and abbreviations ...

Page 5: ...3 Enterprise x64 Edition Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition or Windows Server 2003 x64 1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Windows 2000 Server Windows 2000 Server Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server Windows 2000 Advanced ...

Page 6: ...he 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 remove or stain these la...

Page 7: ...llation Method 37 2 3 Precautions on Installation 38 2 3 1 Installation Partition Size 38 2 3 2 Notes on Configuring RAID 39 2 3 3 Notes on a Multiple LAN Adapter Configuration 39 2 3 4 Cautions for Using ServerStart 39 2 3 5 Onboard Controller and Expansion Cards Supported by ServerStart 40 2 3 6 Cautions for Manual Installation 41 2 4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer 42 2 4...

Page 8: ...rting Remote Installation Using a Remote Resource Server 91 3 5 Installation on Multiple the Second and Subsequent Servers 95 3 5 1 Preparation for Installation 95 3 5 2 Installation in Guided Mode 96 3 5 3 Installation in Preconfiguration Mode 97 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4 1 Creating Driver Disks 100 4 1 1 Required Driver Disks 100 4 1 2 How to Create Driver Disks FloppyBuilder Function 1...

Page 9: ... DOS Floppy Disk 145 5 5 Notes Before Operating the Server 146 5 5 1 Applying the Hotfix 146 5 5 2 Auto run Function from CD ROM Drives 147 5 5 3 Drive Letter Assignment in Expert Mode 147 5 5 4 Notes on Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS 148 5 5 5 Using Network Startup PXE 149 5 5 6 Other Notes on Operation 149 5 6 LAN Driver Advanced Setup BACS 151 5 6 1 BACS Installation 151 5 6 2 VLAN S...

Page 10: ...ion Card 192 7 5 4 How to Install an Expansion Card Slot Module 193 7 6 Installing an Expansion Board 196 7 6 1 Location of Expansion Board Installation 196 7 6 2 Available Expansion Boards 197 7 6 3 How to Install an Expansion Board 197 7 7 Installing an Internal Hard Disk Unit 199 7 7 1 Location of Internal Hard Disk Units Installation 200 7 7 2 Available Internal Hard Disk Units and Notes 200 7...

Page 11: ...9 1 1 Checking the Server Condition 240 9 2 Troubleshooting 241 9 2 1 Hardware Troubleshooting 241 9 2 2 Error Messages 246 9 2 3 Software Troubleshooting 250 9 3 System Event Log 258 9 3 1 Server Management Tools 258 9 3 2 Starting and Exiting Server Management Tools 259 9 3 3 Viewing Saving Deleting the System Event Log 261 9 4 Security 263 9 4 1 Hardware Security 263 9 4 2 Security against Unau...

Page 12: ...d Slot Module 275 Appendix A Server Specifications 278 A 1 Diskless type 278 B Specifications for Internal Options 279 B 1 CPU Specifications 279 B 2 Memory Specifications 280 B 3 Internal Hard Disk Unit Specifications 280 B 4 Fibre Channel Expansion Board Specifications 281 B 5 Expansion Card Slot Module Specifications 281 C Recycling 282 ...

Page 13: ... blade as well as an overview of the software provided with this server blade In addition the workflow from placing the server blade to starting the operation is also described 1 1 BX600 Blade Server 14 1 2 Supplied Software 18 1 3 Component Names and Functions 24 1 4 Workflow 29 ...

Page 14: ... installed as standard BX620 S3 Server Blade This server blade contains a CPU memory and a hard disk in the unit 42 476 286mm Network Blade This is an option that can be connected to LAN port and Fibre Channel devices Refer to the manual provided with each network blade for details about network blades that are not described in this manual Switch Blade This is a LAN switching hub that supports a G...

Page 15: ...r serial port High Reliability Redundant Function This server enables a redundant configuration for fan power supply unit optional and Management Blade The Management Blade supports the standard redundant configuration in which one unit manages the entire system in the master mode and another one is on standby in the slave mode In this configuration if the master Management Blade causes a failure ...

Page 16: ...width 7U depending on system configurations High speed Processing Dual Core Intel Xeon Processors The server supports up to two Dual Core Intel Xeon processors for high speed data processing A Dual Core processor functions as two physical CPUs The server supports the Hyper Threading function that uses one physical CPU as two logical CPUs providing high efficiency and high speed processing PCI Expr...

Page 17: ...talled network extension from an expansion card and connection to the backup device are enabled High Reliability You can specify a password so that only a specific person can use the server blade The server supports the Chipkill function using PC2 4200 compliant memory DDR2 533 SDRAM and the spare memory function depending on the memory configuration to enable data recovery in the event of a memor...

Page 18: ...rStart 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 19: ...rver Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server ServerStart does not support to install Linux Configuration File SerStartBatch ini A configuration file stores the server setup and client information configured in ServerStart To create a configuration file use the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with this server Store only one file on each floppy disk Do not set the ServerStart floppy disk to the writ...

Page 20: ...the wizard is running do not click the icons on the tool bar to move to the previous or next window or to the upper tree level To move to a different window click the Previous Up or Next button at the bottom of the wizard window 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 Resets the stat...

Page 21: ...etwork patterns refer to Using ServerStart to Configure the Network Automatic Driver Installation Recommended drivers for automatically recognized expansion cards are installed with the server This prevents possible mistakes in driver installation such as installation of an older version or drivers which were not supplied with this server Remote Installation ServerStart can store resources necessa...

Page 22: ...stem error early and avoid trouble Early Detection of a Disk Problem RAID Management Tool RAID Management Tool is software that monitors the disk array RAID Management Tool runs as a Windows Server 2003 Windows 2000 Server system service When an event occurs it leaves an event log in the event viewer s application logs At the same time a pop up window indicates a hard disk failure rebuild status e...

Page 23: ... in the Application Wizard when installing the OS with ServerStart The following high reliability tools are installed A Installed in any case N Installed if selected Not selected by default S Installed if selected Selected by default 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 Ser...

Page 24: ... display LED This LED is on depending on the expansion board status as follows e KVM select switch Switches the KVM keyboard display and mouse for each server blade Pressing this switch connects KVM input output of the selected server blade to the connectors installed in the chassis When this switch is pressed twice for 5 seconds or longer the maintenance switch function NMI function can be used W...

Page 25: ...his case contact an office listed in the Contact Information of Start Guide or device administrator Blinks green amber Blinks when a BMC error was detected with KVM selected or when the maximum installable number for the server blades was exceeded In this case contact an office listed in the Contact Information of Start Guide or device administrator table Server blade power LED LED status Descript...

Page 26: ... disk status LED Lower This LED lights or blinks depending on the hard disk status described below j 2 5 inch storage bay Install the hard disk unit Up to two hard disk units can be installed in this server blade k Release latch This latch is used when installing removing a server blade table Hard disk status LED LED status Description Off Normal mode Lights red Error detected in the hard disk Fla...

Page 27: ... is connected to the switch in the chassis Switching the KVM enables you to use the KVM signal of the server blade from each connector of the chassis c Expansion board slot Install an expansion board d Port 1 for I O expansion board and port 2 for I O expansion board Ports Max 2 ports for I O expansion board Fibre Channel Expansion Board LAN Expansion Board These ports are connected to the network...

Page 28: ...6 c Memory slots d CPU sockets e SAS connector 1 This connector is connected to 2 5 inch storage bay 1 f SAS connector 2 This connector is connected to 2 5 inch storage bay 2 g Connector for expansion card slot module When an expansion card slot module is installed this connector is connected to the expansion card slot module a b c d e f g Front Rear ...

Page 29: ... high reliability tools to be performed in one operation comes with this server It is recommended that 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 installati...

Page 30: ...30 Chapter 1 Overview ...

Page 31: ...n on the server and cautions necessary before OS installation Please read this chapter before starting installation 2 1 Preparation on the Server 32 2 2 Selecting the Installation Method 37 2 3 Precautions on Installation 38 2 4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer 42 ...

Page 32: ...nit and Fan Unit on the chassis Chapter 4 Installing Options in BX620 S3 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide Internal options that must be installed after the OS Installation Hard disk without OS installed Optional SCSI devices If an internal option device that must be installed after the OS installation has been already installed remove the device install the OS then reinstall the device LAN ...

Page 33: ...more since the server uses part of the memory as PCI resources the maximum available size is limited The following shows the maximum installable size and the maximum available size 1 When installing 4GB or more of memory in a server the PAE option in the Boot ini file must be specified except Windows Server 2003 x64 Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 2 When installing 8GB or more of memory in a server app...

Page 34: ...ual supplied with the OS The Boot ini file is an important file for the system If the file is edited improperly the system may not start up Edit it carefully A Boot ini file description example For OS is Windows 2000 Advanced Server Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition For OS is Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition operating systems multi 0 disk 0 rdisk 0 partition 1 WINNT Microsoft Windows...

Page 35: ... during POST even after setup was performed normally the setup contents may not be stored in CMOS The built in battery may be drained Contact an office listed in the Contact Information of the Start Guide Do not modify the item indicated Fixed parameter in 8 2 BIOS Setup Utility pg 207 The device may not run normally Changing the Boot Drive To change the boot drive start up the BIOS Setup Utility ...

Page 36: ...he 1 Gbit s Ethernet I O Module 1 Take the following steps in the BIOS Setup Utility Set PXE IBA CE slot nnnn v to the highest level in the boot priority sequence For more details about changing the boot drive refer to 8 2 15 Boot Device Priority Submenu pg 226 The boot priority sequence can be changed from Web UI or CLI for the Management Blade Refer to BX600 Management Blade Hardware Guide 2 Che...

Page 37: ...g 18 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 start up Disk Manager format the installation partition and i...

Page 38: ...tion size directly The BOOT partition 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 ...

Page 39: ...pter 1 and Adapter 2 and enter settings for each adapter Note that the order of adapter numbers is not necessarily the same as the onboard LAN port numbers This means that the setting for Adapter 1 is not always applied to LAN port 1 of the onboard LAN After installing the OS check the LAN adapters to make sure that they are configured as intended 2 3 4 Cautions for Using ServerStart Operating Ser...

Page 40: ...e system Remove disks from the floppy disk and CD ROM drives and click OK When the display on the screen disappears turn off the system License for Use of System for ServerStart License for Use of System for ServerStart linked from the ServerStart startup window is a license for use of Windows PE contained in the ServerStart CD ROM Windows PE for starting up ServerStart can be only used for instal...

Page 41: ... Onboard Array Controller Setting Disk array configuration on the onboard array controller must be completed before the OS is installed For more details refer to Integrated Mirroring SAS User s Guide in the Array Controller Document Tool CD Free Space Required for Installation The partition where the OS is installed must have enough free space for obtaining memory dump For more details refer to 5 ...

Page 42: ...ll ServerStart Note that ServerStart cannot be installed to the server where Windows Server 2003 x64 is installed 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...

Page 43: ...ppears When the ServerStart Launcher window does not appear execute SeStSetup exe in the CD ROM 2 Check a only Classic and click OK 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 44: ...ystem restarts insert the ServerStart CD ROM and start installation again If the This program does not respond message appears during restart operation click Exit to continue the restart operation When the installation is completed the completion window appears 8 Click Exit ServerStart has been installed to the client computer 2 4 2 Uninstalling ServerStart Perform the following procedure to unins...

Page 45: ...rStart This chapter explains how to install the OS in the server using ServerStart 3 1 Guided Mode 46 3 2 Preconfiguration Mode 63 3 3 Expert Mode 69 3 4 Remote Installation 76 3 5 Installation on Multiple the Second and Subsequent Servers 95 ...

Page 46: ...and USB floppy disk drive to the server blade Use the USB Cable to connect the USB CD ROM drive and USB floppy disk drive For more information on the connection procedure refer to Start Guide 2 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 3 Insert the ServerStart floppy disk supplied wi...

Page 47: ...g ServerStart The network setting window for remote installation appears 4 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 48: ...d language from the drop down list and click OK The subsequent start procedure may take several minutes The Welcome to ServerStart window appears 8 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 limitat...

Page 49: ...guided mode for the selected OS starts up Start up the wizards to set items in the following procedures Exiting the wizard returns the display to the guided mode window Open create configuration file OS installation wizard Application wizard Close save configuration file Starting OS installation RAID and Disk wizard connected disks are displayed ...

Page 50: ... 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 51 ...

Page 51: ...nly array 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 52 To configure RAID Select Mass Storage Controller View and add controllers as nece...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...elect Mass 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 54: ...OS Installation Using ServerStart 2 Click Details and modify the settings as necessary The partition configuration is displayed As the default values are configured confirm the settings and modify them as necessary ...

Page 55: ...ng 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 System Wizard Operating system parameters The Windows Installation window appears 2 Enter the password in Password for Administrator account and Please repeat Password and click Next If the password differs between Password fo...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...57 PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User s Guide 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 6 Set items and click Next The Network Protocol window appears ...

Page 58: ...58 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 7 Set items and click Next The Software Components window appears ...

Page 59: ...cation 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 60: ...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 61: ...sible 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 Server...

Page 62: ...D ROM Installation CD ROM Disc 2 After files are copied a message prompts you to insert the ServerStart CD ROM 4 Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 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 the i...

Page 63: ...install it and install the proper version For details on how to uninstall ServerStart refer to 2 4 2 Uninstalling ServerStart pg 44 ServerStart can be installed to the server where Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 is installed Note that ServerStart cannot be installed to the server where Windows Server 2003 x64 is installed 3 2 1 Starting Up the Preconfiguration Mode Start up the preconf...

Page 64: ... 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 65: ...in the following procedures For setting procedures refer to description on guided mode wizards 3 1 2 Open create a Configuration File pg 50 to 3 1 5 Application Wizard pg 60 Exiting a wizard returns the display to the preconfiguration mode window Open create configuration file OS installation wizard Application wizard Close save configuration file Starting OS installation RAID and Disk wizard Acti...

Page 66: ... is saved as SerStartBatch ini When installing the OS make sure to save it as SerStartBatch ini on the ServerStart floppy disk 3 2 4 Starting OS Installation Install the OS to the server using the created configuration file During installation do not use the mouse or keyboard unless it is necessary for installation operations Otherwise installation may fail 1 Connect the USB CD ROM drive and USB f...

Page 67: ...he system restarts 2 If a message prompts you to insert the Array Controller Document Tool CD insert the CD ROM and click OK 3 If a message prompts you to insert the ServerView CD ROM insert the PRIMERGY Document Tool CD and click OK This message does not appear when the PRIMERGY Document Tool CD has been inserted already 4 If a message prompts you to insert the Service Pack CD ROM insert the CD R...

Page 68: ... the CD ROM and floppy disk 9 Eject the CD ROM and floppy disk and click OK The system restarts The system continues the installation operation after restart OS GUI setup LAN utility installation Service Pack installation and Active Directory installation are performed automatically 10 When a confirmation message appears on restart click Restart The system restarts and installs high reliability to...

Page 69: ...nsert the ServerStart floppy disk 3 Insert the ServerStart 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 4 Click OK The Initialization of ServerStart core running window appears and the ServerStart initialization process sta...

Page 70: ...s limitations on disk configuration is described 9 Click MS Windows Operating Systems The Microsoft Windows Operating System Installation window appears 10 Select the OS to install 11 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 expe...

Page 71: ... 2 Format 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 close...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...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 60 3 3 5 Start OS Installation Install the OS to the server Notes on the Installation When the installation partition is not empty a confirmation message appears If it does not matter click OK to continue the installation proce...

Page 74: ...ay Controller Document Tool CD 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 restart th...

Page 75: ...ied a message 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...

Page 76: ...an start up a target server through network startup PXE is called a PXE server Installation Method Remote installation uses a PXE or a remote resource server Remote Installation Using a PXE Server In remote installation using a PXE server the network startup PXE function of the PXE server starts up the target server and performs installation in preconfiguration mode This method is used when the ta...

Page 77: ...r and a local area network In addition the following environment is required Remote Resource PXE Server Requirements Notes on the PXE server Check that no other PXE server exists on the same LAN Servers installed with software with the PXE function such as SystemcastWizard SystemcastWizard Professional Quick Recovery Manager or the Microsoft RIS function cannot be used as a PXE server table System...

Page 78: ...resource size Check that the remote resource server PXE server has enough free space free space greater than the space required for the resources When the amount of free space is insufficient you must use more remote resource servers table Free Space Required for Resources Resource Required free space ServerStart Disc 1 approx 650MB ServerStart Disc 2 approx 450MB Windows Server 2003 644MB Windows...

Page 79: ...running on the same 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 instal...

Page 80: ...M 2 Check Classic Remote Installation OS PXE Server and Data packages for Remote Installation OS and click OK For Classic Remote Installation OS and Data packages for Remote Installation OS check the items of the corresponding OS The setup window appears 3 Click Next The Destination Folder window appears 4 Select the installation folder and click Next To change the installation folder click Browse...

Page 81: ...rver on the network and click OK The Ready to Install the Application window appears 7 Click Install Installation starts When the installation is completed the InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears 8 Click finish The setup window appears 9 Click Next The License Agreement window appears 10 Select I accept the license agreement and click Next The User Information window appears 11 Enter the...

Page 82: ... configure ServerStart image that is required for network booting PXE and click Next To change the installation folder click Browse and select the folder The Select Features window appears Clicking Disk Cost displays the following window where you can check the amount of free space ...

Page 83: ...re each item to create a new user 14 Enter a user name and a password and click Next The Ready to Install the Application window appears 15 Click Install Installation starts When the installation is completed the InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears 16 Click finish The setup window appears 17 Click Next The License Agreement window appears 18 Select I accept the license agreement and clic...

Page 84: ...he Application window appears 22 Click Next Installation is executed If a message prompting you to restart the system appears before or after installation eject the CD ROM and restart the system according to the message When the system restarts insert the ServerStart CD ROM and start installation again If the This program does not respond message appears during restart operation click Exit to cont...

Page 85: ...sing ServerStart 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 PXE Services and TFTP Service have been installed and started ...

Page 86: ... 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 87: ...ver before starting 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 Array Controller Document Tool CD for RAID configuration Others 2 Crea...

Page 88: ...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 35 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 89: ...ing System window 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 Conf...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...to Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation pg 125 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 87 before starting installation ...

Page 92: ...ert the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with the server Make sure that Removable media and A are selected and click Create The network startup setting window for remote installation appears 2 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 When the p...

Page 93: ...source information 8 Click Click here to Start the Installation of OS Installation starts At steps where the CD ROM for resources such as the OS to be installed is necessary the resource is automatically acquired from the resource server via the network 9 Eject the CD ROM and floppy disk and click OK The system restarts When the installation is completed an installation completion message appears ...

Page 94: ...d the ServerStart Unattended Mode window appears 5 Click Start Installation starts At steps where the CD ROM for resources such as the OS to be installed is necessary the resource is automatically acquired from the resource server via the network 6 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 ...

Page 95: ...thod will not 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 flop...

Page 96: ...n 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 5 Click or insert a Server Start Floppy Disk to Start Server Start The Welcome to ServerStart window appears 6 Click Click here to prepare and or initiate an operation system installation The Select the operating system to be...

Page 97: ...re to follow these installation procedures Performing the procedure in 3 2 1 Starting Up the Preconfiguration Mode pg 63 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 perform the following startup procedures 1 Inser...

Page 98: ...ms 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 be Changed for Installation on Subsequent Servers Window name Setting item name Remarks User Informat...

Page 99: ...nstallation This chapter explains how to install the OS without using ServerStart 4 1 Creating Driver Disks 100 4 2 Starting Manual Installation 105 4 3 Installing the LAN Driver 116 4 4 Installing the Fibre Channel Driver 122 ...

Page 100: ...ith the Server Start CD ROM Prepare for it in advance For Windows Server 2003 x64 table Drivers Required for Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Expansion board onboard controller Driver Chipset Driver provided with the Server Start CD ROM Graphic controller Driver provided with the Server Start CD ROM Onboard LAN controller Driver provided with the Server Start CD ROM Onboard SAS array controller ...

Page 101: ...r provided with the Server Start CD ROM Graphic controller Driver provided with the Server Start CD ROM Onboard LAN controller Driver provided with the Server Start CD ROM Onboard SAS array controller Onboard SAS array controller Driver Windows 2000 2003 Drivers Disk V1 21 13L10 2Gbit s FC I O Module PG FCD101 PG FCD102 2 Gbit s FC I O Module Driver Windows 2000 2003 Drivers Disk v9 0 0 12 LAN car...

Page 102: ...rive For more information on the connection procedure refer to Start Guide 2 Turn on the server and insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD ROM immediately ServerStart starts up and a message appears prompting you to insert the ServerStart floppy disk 3 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 netw...

Page 103: ...d 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 5 Click or Insert a ServerStart Floppy Disk to Start ServerStart The Welcome to ServerStart window appears 6 Eject the ServerStart floppy disk ...

Page 104: ...dows 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 subsequent operations according to the messages on the window The floppy disk will be formatted automatically and file copying will start The driver disk is automatically created When...

Page 105: ...products shipped after October 2002 are already applied to Service Pack 3 as well as the volume licensed Windows 2000 Server CD ROM However the volume license also provides Windows 2000 Server CD ROM not applied to Service Pack 3 You can confirm whether Service Pack 3 or later is applied using the label of your Windows 2000 Server CD ROM 4 2 1 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Installation Proced...

Page 106: ...his message will be displayed for a short time after the setup window blue screen appears Press the F6 key immediately after the window turns blue 6 Install the Drivers for onboard array controller manually 1 When the following message appears press the S key 2 When the Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer supplied hardware support disk into Drive A message appears insert the driver disk cr...

Page 107: ... appears eject the ServerStart CD ROM from the CD ROM drive and click Finish to restart the system 9 Install the Graphic 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 VIDEO ES1000 setup exe The installation wizard starts up 3 Click Next Follow the ins...

Page 108: ... set Com Port Address to Disabled in the Console Redirection submenu of the Advanced menu 8 2 12 Console Redirection Submenu pg 223 1 Create driver disks Prepare necessary drivers before installing Windows Server 2003 Some drivers are created from the ServerStart CD ROM For how to create driver disks refer to 4 1 Creating Driver Disks pg 100 2 Connect the USB CD ROM drive and USB floppy disk drive...

Page 109: ... supplied hardware support disk into Drive A message appears insert the driver disk created and press the Enter key The following message appears 3 Select following item and press the Enter key 4 When the following message appears press the S key 5 Follow the instructions in the window to perform installation The message which prompts you to set the floppy disk appears during the installation set ...

Page 110: ...he ServerStart CD ROM from the CD ROM drive and click Finish to restart the system 10 Install the Graphic 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 ServerStart CD ROM CD ROM drive DRIVERS VIDEO ES1000 setup exe The installation wizard starts up 3 Click Next Follow instructio...

Page 111: ...how to create driver disks refer to 4 1 Creating Driver Disks pg 100 2 Connect the USB CD ROM drive and USB floppy disk drive to the server blade Use the USB Cable to connect the USB CD ROM drive and USB floppy disk drive For more information on the connection procedure refer to Start Guide 3 Turned on the server and configure RAID If RAID is not required to be configured proceed to step 4 Turn on...

Page 112: ... The message which prompts you to set the floppy disk appears during the installation set the driver disk and push the Enter key 7 Follow the instructions from the setup program to continue the installation procedures Cautions on Restarting In the course of installation a message appears to indicate that the setup program restarts Wait until it restarts automatically Press F6 if you need to instal...

Page 113: ...2 Execute the following command on the ServerStart CD ROM CD ROM drive DRIVERS VIDEO ES1000 setup exe The installation wizard starts up 3 Click Next Follow instructions in the window to perform installation When the installation is completed the completion window appears 4 Eject the ServerStart CD ROM from the CD ROM drive click Finish and restart the system 11 Install the LAN driver Use the Serve...

Page 114: ...evices The properties window appears 5 Click Reinstall Driver in the General tab window The Device Driver Upgrade Wizard window appears 6 Click Next 7 Select Install an optimum driver Recommended and click Next The Identify Driver File window appears 8 Check CD ROM drive in Search location options and click Next Detected drivers are displayed 9 Click Next Driver installation starts When it is comp...

Page 115: ...anual OS Installation Before Starting Operation After OS installation refer to Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation pg 125 and perform necessary operations 4 2 4 Installing Linux For the use of Linux refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website http primergy fujitsu com ...

Page 116: ...he network adapter was recognized during the OS installation 1 Log on to the server blade with administrator privileges 2 Click Start Administrative Tools Computer Management 3 Click Device Manager On the Device Manager list check if a recognized network adapter is present 4 Double click Ethernet controller under Other devices The properties window for the Ethernet controller appears When a recogn...

Page 117: ...tion the mark is displayed at the LAN device name in Device Manager Device names are displayed properly when all LAN drivers are installed and the system is restarted When a recognized network adapter is not present Perform 4 3 3 Installing the LAN Driver pg 119 on Ethernet controller under Other devices 4 3 2 Updating LAN Drivers Perform the following procedure on all LAN device names under Netwo...

Page 118: ... 12 Eject ServerStart CD ROM and reboot the server blade For Windows Server 2003 Windows 2000 Server 1 Double click a LAN device name under Network adapters Names of the LAN devices are displayed as follows When AFT is already created the virtual adapter below exists Do not select it Intel R Advanced Network Service Virtual Adapter 2 Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD ROM or floppy disk of the LAN d...

Page 119: ...rnet controller under Other devices in Device Manager For Windows Server 2003 x64 1 Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD ROM into the server 2 Click Start Administrative Tools Computer Management 3 Click Device manager 4 Double click Ethernet controller under Other devices The properties window for the Ethernet controller appears 5 Click Driver tab and click Updating drivers Welcome to Hardware updati...

Page 120: ...ecommended and click Next The driver will be installed 7 Click Finish 8 Click Close to close the properties window 9 Eject the ServerStart CD ROM and restart the server blade For Windows 2000 Server 1 Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD ROM into the server 2 Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Manage from the displayed menu 3 Click Device Manager As many Ethernet controller ite...

Page 121: ... all Ethernet controller items 12 Eject the ServerStart CD ROM and restart the server blade Confirm that all the LAN adapters with the updated driver are updated properly After LAN driver installation names of the LAN devices are displayed as follows Do not specify a lower value in Receiving descriptor for the properties of the LAN adapter The Digital signature was not found message may appear If ...

Page 122: ...ebsite Copy all the files stored in the Driver Folder FCD to the floppy disk 2 Insert the driver disk created from the ServerStart CD ROM into the server 3 Click Start Administrative Tools Computer Management 4 Click Device Manager Two ports of the fibre channel which is installed in the 2Gbit s FC I O Module are displayed with the names below QLogic Fibre Channel Adapter or QLogic QLA23xx PCI Fib...

Page 123: ... Click Device Manager Two ports of the fibre channel which is installed in the 2Gbit s FC I O Module are displayed with the names below Fibre channel controller under Other devices Double click each fibre channel controller and perform the following Steps 4 to 8 on all fibre channel ports 4 Double click the icon of the fibre channel controller The properties window appears 5 Click the Driver tab a...

Page 124: ...roller under Other devices Double click each fibre channel controller and perform the following Steps 4 to 10 on all fibre channel ports 4 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver The Start Device Driver Upgrade Wizard window appears 5 Click Next The Install Hardware Device Driver window appears 6 Select Find an optimum driver Recommended and click Next The Identify Driver File window appears ...

Page 125: ... perform these operations before operating the server 5 1 Memory Dump Paging File Setting 126 5 2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery 136 5 3 Storing the System Setting Information 138 5 4 Creating Maintenance Tools 141 5 5 Notes Before Operating the Server 146 5 6 LAN Driver Advanced Setup BACS 151 5 7 LAN Driver Advanced Setup 155 ...

Page 126: ... for operations OS applications etc 5 1 1 How to Obtain Memory Dump For Windows Server 2003 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 are...

Page 127: ...inimum 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 followi...

Page 128: ...memory dump file Each time a fatal error occurs a new file is created in the directory specified in Small dump directory Kernel memory dump Only kernel memory is recorded to the memory dump file 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 ...

Page 129: ...es 2 Check free space of the drive where the system is installed Check the required amount of free space according to Checking Hard Disk Free Space pg 126 If the drive has no free space refer to Event Log Errors after Installation pg 253 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 ...

Page 130: ... 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 131: ...n Common header all virtual address pages that are not paged out during STOP Required size Installed physical memory x 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 ...

Page 132: ...he following procedures 1 Log on to the server with administrator privileges 2 Check free space of the drive where the memory dump file is to be stored Check the required amount of free space according to Checking Hard Disk Free Space pg 131 If the drive has no free space refer to Event Log Errors after Installation pg 253 3 Click Start Settings Control Panel 4 Double click the System icon The Sys...

Page 133: ...ve 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 information is overwritten to the specified file every time 7 Click OK to close 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 Sett...

Page 134: ... system is installed The selected drive is displayed in Drive in Paging file size for selected drive 8 Specify the Initial size The value depends on the type of the set dump file Specify a value larger than the value shown in Recommended in Total paging file size for all drives When a smaller value is specified for the paging file size performance may be affected We recommend to specify the paging...

Page 135: ...le size for selected drive section The settings are saved and the value specified is displayed in Paging File Size of Drive 11 Click OK to close the Virtual Memory window 12 Click OK to close the Performance Options window 13 Click OK to close the System Properties window 14 Restart the system The setting is enabled after the system is restarted ...

Page 136: ...003 Windows Server 2003 x64 After setting up Windows Server 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 Ne...

Page 137: ...system recovery set has been 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 2000 Server 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 dis...

Page 138: ...l be used during maintenance etc send it to your maintenance personnel Preparation for Using Server Management Tools Use the USB Cable to connect to the USB floppy disk drive to the server blade For more information on the connection procedure refer to Start Guide Before using Server Management Tools prepare the Server Management Tools disk supplied with the server at hand Cautions Server Manageme...

Page 139: ...anagement 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 When the DOS prompt window appears enter the following command and press the Enter key A SMT read bat If storing has already been performed with Server Management Tools the sto...

Page 140: ...resuming operation For details of ServerView refer to 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 the Japanese keyboard or 2 for the English keyboard The Japanese keyboard is selected by default 3 When the DOS prompt window appears enter the following...

Page 141: ...mended the system started on the server using the ServerStart CD ROM When creating the tools on a client computer install ServerStart on the computer beforehand Install ServerStart according to 2 4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer pg 42 If ServerStart of a different version is installed in the computer make sure to uninstall the ServerStart Then perform installation again For...

Page 142: ...to Start Guide 2 Turn on the server and insert the ServerStart CD ROM immediately ServerStart starts up and a message appears prompting you to insert the ServerStart floppy disk 3 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...

Page 143: ...window appears and unattended installation will be started 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 5 Click or Insert a ServerStart Floppy Disk to Start ServerStart The Welcome to ServerStart window appears 6 Eject the ServerStart floppy disk ...

Page 144: ...r window appears 2 Click Hardware Configuration Tool 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 indicating that creating the...

Page 145: ...disk Prepare it in advance 1 Click FloppyBuilder For details on procedures for starting up ServerStart refer to Starting ServerStart pg 142 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 automatically and file copying will start The DOS floppy disk will be cr...

Page 146: ...plying the Hotfix A hotfix needs to be applied in order to operate the server For the hotfix use the ServerStart Disc 1 CD ROM supplied with the server Installing Windows Server 2003 Please install hotfix module named KB912944 after Windows 2003 Server OS installation Please find out hotfix module of your language version from the following folder on ServerStart CD For Windows Server 2003 CD ROM d...

Page 147: ...specify a drive letter to a particular partition arbitrarily Drive letters specified with Disk Manager in expert mode will be sequentially assigned from the first partition with C D E when installation is completed and an unused drive letter will be assigned to the CD ROM drive To change the drive letter perform the following procedures after installation You cannot change the drive letters for th...

Page 148: ...gement software Power Supply Control by UPS The following settings are required to power the server on automatically using the UPS management software PowerChute Network Shutdown PowerChute Business Edition at power recovery or during scheduled operation For details refer to the manuals for UPS and UPS management software For Windows Server 2003 Linux 1 Start ServerView and click Recovery ASR in t...

Page 149: ...was turned on may cause PXE not to boot due to the Switch Blade not having been started The PXE boot function is not available for the LAN port of the 1 Gbit s Ethernet I O Module 5 5 6 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 f...

Page 150: ...lLock keys again If KVM switch is operated frequently during Linux booting the keyboard or mouse may not be used after booting without being recognized Reboot the server so that the keyboard or mouse will operate properly When either the keyboard or mouse cannot be used log on remotely via the network then reboot the server If KVM switching is frequently performed during Windows booting the keyboa...

Page 151: ...setups of the onboard LAN Use of Intel PROSet Use Intel PROSet pg 155 to perform the following advanced setups of a LAN card Use the Teaming function between LAN cards Setup a VLAN using a LAN card Use the Jumbo frame 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 BACS according to t...

Page 152: ...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 Next Proceed the installation by following the window instructions ...

Page 153: ... by following the window instructions When the window below appears during the installation procedure check BASP and click Next 5 6 2 VLAN Setup Procedure 1 Start up BACS The procedure differs depending on the OS being used For Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 x64 1 Click Start Control Panel Broadcom Control Suite 2 For Windows 2000 Server 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel The Control Pa...

Page 154: ...e 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 has already been used Enter another set value 4 When the setting for the team is completed click OK 5 Click Apply to apply the settings After the network is temporarily disconnected a window is displayed Click Yes Y ...

Page 155: ...LAN card and a LAN expansion board 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 ROM drive Tools GEN...

Page 156: ... the high speed teaming function When ALB is being used you cannot use Windows Load Balancing Service WLBS or Network Load Balancing NLB Up to four LAN ports are available for each AFT ALB team configuration Up to two teams can be configured in the same system Each system has different limitations for the number of available LAN ports Up to two LAN ports are available for each SFT team configurati...

Page 157: ...Control Panel Intel PROSet Wired and start Intel PROSet 3 Select a LAN adapter to incorporate in a Team and right click it 4 Click Create New Team in Add to Team Teaming Up Wizard appears 5 Select a Teaming type with which you want to create a Team AFT type Adapter fault tolerance ALB type Adaptive load balancing SFT type Switch fault tolerance Do not select other team types 6 Click Next 7 Select ...

Page 158: ...following event logs will be generated source i ANSMiniport table Event log messages ID Type Message 6 Information The primary adapter has been initialized Adapter name 7 Information The adapter has been initialized Adapter name 8 Information Team name The team has been initialized 10 Information The current primary adapter is changed from the next adapter Adapter name 11 Warning The next adapter ...

Page 159: ... start Intel PROSet 6 Select the replaced LAN adapter and right click it 7 Select Remove from team The confirmation message may appear Click OK to continue processing 8 Delete a LAN adapter from the team re select the LAN adapter moved outside the team and right click it 9 Select Add to team and incorporate the replaced LAN adapter in the team again 10 Click OK to exit Intel PROSet 20 Information ...

Page 160: ...ance and security A VLAN has a function that logically groups users and devices simplifying a network management between buildings A VLAN is usually controlled by switch setting A device can belong to only one VLAN for each LAN card This driver enables you to configure multiple VLANs on one LAN card This driver also supports the VLAN defined in IEEE802 1Q Notes For more details refer to Help in In...

Page 161: ...connected to each LAN port or the port of an external switching hub so that a VLAN tag frame can be transferred 3 Click Start Settings Control Panel Intel PROSet Wired and start Intel PROSet 4 Select a LAN adapter to set up a VLAN and right click it A VLAN cannot be set to an adapter composing a team 5 Click Add VLAN 6 Specify ID and Name Then click OK The ID should be identical with the switch se...

Page 162: ...ill be displayed Click OK 6 Click OK to exit Intel PROSet 7 Restart the server blade 5 7 5 Local Address Setting Follow the steps below to specify a local address 1 Log on to the server blade with administrator privileges 2 Click Start Settings Control Panel Intel PROSet Wired and start Intel PROSet 3 Select a LAN adapter to set the local address and click the Advanced tab 4 Specify a local addres...

Page 163: ...mbo frame and apply the settings that will enable Jumbo frame Configure setting for Jumbo frame according to the following procedures 1 Log on to the server blade with administrator privileges 2 Click Start Settings Control Panel Intel PROSet Wired and start Intel PROSet 3 Select a LAN adapter to perform configuration and click the Advanced tab 4 Set to the required value in Jumbo Frame 5 Click OK...

Page 164: ...164 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation ...

Page 165: ...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 166 6 2 Server Monitoring Tool ServerView 168 6 3 Solving Problems Early DSNAP 171 ...

Page 166: ...r follow the procedures below Before installing Global Array Manager check that TCP IP is installed and works properly 1 Log on to the server with administrator privileges Exit all programs before starting installation Installation will fail if Event Viewer or Computer Management is run 2 Connect the USB CD ROM drive to the server blade Use the USB Cable to connect the USB CD ROM drive For more in...

Page 167: ...3 only If Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 is applied the following message may appear on restarting after installing uninstalling RAID Management Tool Global Array Manager There is no problem with operations Click Close Message to close the message In order to protect the computer this program is terminated by Windows Name SNMP Service ...

Page 168: ...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 server mus...

Page 169: ... Server Management Tools System stops 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 When Installed Manually Linux ServerView cannot be installed using ServerStart To install ServerView manually into a Linux system...

Page 170: ...allation 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 4 Serious Error Handling ASR in ServerView User s Guide ...

Page 171: ...into the server s 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...

Page 172: ...172 Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools ...

Page 173: ...al Options 174 7 2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover 176 7 3 Installing a CPU 178 7 4 Installing Memory Modules 184 7 5 Installing an Expansion Card 190 7 6 Installing an Expansion Board 196 7 7 Installing an Internal Hard Disk Unit 199 7 8 BIOS Setting with Expansion Card Installed 203 7 9 Connection Examples of an External Option Device 204 ...

Page 174: ...emove the server blade from the chassis refer to BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide In the array system configuration RAID1 you can replace the internal hard disk unit without turning the power off Do not install unauthorized third party internal options Doing so may cause a device failure fire or electric shock Do not damage or modify internal cables or devices Doing so may cause a ...

Page 175: ...st after the server blade was removed from the chassis When installing or removing internal options turn the server blade off and wait for a while to begin operations 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 chassis to discharge static electricity Do not touch the circuitry o...

Page 176: ...4 2 Installing Server Blades in BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide 4 While pressing the buttons slide the top cover a little backward and carefully pull it up When installing or removing the top cover make sure to remove the server blade from the chassis Failure to do so may cause electric shock For details on how to remove the server blade from the chassis refer to BX600 S2 Blade Se...

Page 177: ...ow to Attach the Top Cover 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 Before turning on the server make sure that the top cover is attached ...

Page 178: ...e the server blade from the chassis refer to BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide Do not install unauthorized third party CPUs Doing so may cause failures Do not use CPUs that differ in frequency An error message appears on the BIOS screen The circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed They can be damaged by static electricity Before handling them first touch a m...

Page 179: ...ll CPUs of the same model Packaged items of the optional CPU Before installing a CPU refer to B 1 CPU Specifications pg 279 to check the contents of the optional package table List of Available CPUs Product name Model Remarks Processor Xeon 5050 3GHz 2 2MB PG FG33M 3 00GHz 2 2MB Dual core Processor Xeon 5060 3 20GHz 2 2MB PG FG33N 3 20GHz 2 2MB Dual core Processor Xeon 5080 3 73GHz 2 2MB PG FG33P ...

Page 180: ...uch a metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity 3 Remove the server blade from the chassis to install a CPU 4 2 Installing Server Blades in BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide 4 Remove the top cover 7 2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover pg 176 5 Remove the dummy CPU cover 6 Remove the CPU slot cover Dummy CPU cover Loosen the screws CPU slot cover ...

Page 181: ...er and pull it up carefully 2 Pull up the CPU fastener 8 Install the CPU 1 Remove the cover attached to the CPU 2 Check the marking small triangle on the CPU and on the CPU socket 3 Align the markings and insert the CPU cautiously When installing the CPU in the socket be careful not to bend pins of the CPU socket 2 Socket lever CPU fastener 1 Marking ...

Page 182: ... Cover pg 176 12 Install the server blade to the chassis 4 2 Installing Server Blades in BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide 13 Turn on the server blade and check the BIOS Setup Utility settings Start the BIOS Setup Utility and select the Server menu the CPU Status submenu to check that CPUn Status n slot number is set to Enabled If the CPU is set to Disabled change the setting to Ena...

Page 183: ...in the BIOS Setup Utility 8 2 10 CPU Status Submenu pg 221 Replacing the Defective CPU Replace the defective CPU with a new one according to 7 3 3 How to Install a CPU pg 180 After replacing the CPU start the BIOS Setup Utility and select the Server menu the CPU Status submenu to check that CPU n Status n is the number of the replaced CPU is set to Enabled If the item is set to Disabled change the...

Page 184: ...g 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 There is chance of injury if screws other than those on the specified points are removed It may also damage the server Touch only the specified part of the printed circuit board Failure to do so may cause injury It may also damage the server T...

Page 185: ...rver blade consists of two the Dual In Line Memory Modules DIMM in pairs and memory modules are extended in pairs The following memory module types can be used on this server blade Packaged items of optional memory Before installing memory modules refer to B 2 Memory Specifications pg 280 to check the contents of the optional package table List of Available Memory Modules Product name Model Remark...

Page 186: ...heck that the number beginning with CA e g CA05946 E101 printed on the label is same on the two DIMMs Be sure to use a pair of modules with the same number If the DIMMs have identification labels be sure to install a pair of DIMMs with the same capacity with the label placed on the same location The figure below shows the identification label location Identification label ...

Page 187: ...ry bank the mirrored set is automatically restored Installation Conditions Install the memory module according to the following conditions I Install memory module Do not install memory module Install memory modules of the same model to the four slots that make up one mirror set The capacity of two mirror sets can be different BIOS Settings After installing the memory module perform the following s...

Page 188: ...are Guide 4 Remove the top cover 7 2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover pg 176 5 Install or remove memory modules Installing Insert a memory module properly into the memory slot The levers close If the levers are not closed completely push them with your fingers Removing Open the levers on both ends 6 Check that the memory module is inserted all the way 7 Attach the top cover 7 2 Removing and At...

Page 189: ...heck the slot location that has defective memory 9 2 2 Error Messages pg 246 9 3 System Event Log pg 258 If defective memory is discovered replace it and then restart the server blade Replacing the Defective Memory Replace the defective memory with a new one according to 7 4 3 How to Install Remove Memory Module pg 188 After replacing the memory module start the BIOS Setup Utility and select the S...

Page 190: ... server blade from the chassis Failure to do so may cause electric shock For details on how to remove the server blade from the chassis refer to BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide 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 chassis to discharge static electricity D...

Page 191: ...Supported by ServerStart pg 40 Notes on Each Card Before installing an expansion card refer to the notes in the manual supplied with the card SCSI Card Connection of a SCSI device Connect the SCSI device supported by this server to the SCSI card Operations of unsupported SCSI devices are not guaranteed table Available expansion card slot module Product name Model Remarks Expansion Card Slot Module...

Page 192: ...w to Install an Expansion Card Slot Module pg 193 3 Remove the screw and remove the slot cover 4 Install the expansion card to the PCI slot 1 Securely insert the expansion card in the PCI slot Insert the expansion card with its circuitry side facing downwards 2 Secure the expansion card using the screw Secure the expansion card using the screw removed in step 3 How to Remove an Expansion Card To r...

Page 193: ...erver System Unit Hardware Guide 2 Touch a metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity 3 Remove the server blade to install an expansion card slot module in from the chassis 4 2 Installing Server Blades in BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide 4 Remove the top cover 7 2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover pg 176 5 Remove the screw and remove the expansion card slot module...

Page 194: ...ew removed in Step 5 8 Attach the top cover 7 2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover pg 176 9 Install the server blade to the chassis 4 2 Installing Server Blades in BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide 10 Turn on the server blade and check the BIOS Setup Utility settings Referring to 7 8 BIOS Setting with Expansion Card Installed pg 203 confirm whether the setting satisfies card insta...

Page 195: ... PRIMERGY BX620 S3 Server Blade User s Guide 1 7 Installing Internal Options How to Remove an Expansion Card Slot Module To remove the expansion card slot module simply reverse the installation procedures ...

Page 196: ... the server blade from the chassis Failure to do so may cause electric shock For details on how to remove the server blade from the chassis refer to BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide 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 static electricit...

Page 197: ...rt of the chassis to discharge static electricity 3 Remove the server blade from the chassis to install an expansion board 4 2 Installing Server Blades in BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide 4 Remove the top cover 7 2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover pg 176 5 Install the expansion board Check that the expansion board is securely inserted to the slot table Available Expansion Board...

Page 198: ...rd for 2 Gbit s FC I O Module PG FCD101 in the FC Pass Thru Blade For details refer to BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hard ware Guide To connect the expansion board to the fibre channel device use the Fibre Channel Setup Util ity Fast UTIL Utility to perform the appropriate setting For details refer to 8 3 Fast UTIL Utility pg 228 9 Turn on the server blade and check the BIOS Setup Utility sett...

Page 199: ...mportant data When backing up data to another hard disk unit you should make backups on a file or block basis Use the unit in a dry place with low airborne dust levels Use the device on a shock and vibration free surface Keep the device away from direct sunlight radiators or other heat sources Do not use the unit in a place where the temperature is extremely high or low or experiences extreme temp...

Page 200: ...s on Using the Onboard Array Controller When manually installing the OS the array must be configured under the onboard array controller before installation To enable the RAID1 array configuration the array must be initialized after its configuration is completed For more details on how to create the array configuration and initialize the array refer to Integrated Mirroring SAS User s Guide in the ...

Page 201: ...y unit from the bay to accommodate an internal hard disk unit A dummy unit is inserted into a bay not occupied by an internal hard disk unit Pull the dummy unit out towards you with its tabs being pressed inward Be sure to keep the removed dummy units for later use 4 Install the internal hard disk unit into the server blade 1 Insert the internal hard disk unit in the bay while the cover of the int...

Page 202: ... hands to pull it out 4 Install a new internal hard disk unit or a dummy unit 7 7 3 How to Install the Internal Hard Disk Unit pg 201 Replacing the Failed Internal Hard Disk Unit When an array system RAID1 is configured with this server a failed hard disk unit can be replaced and the restoration can be performed without turning off the server and peripheral devices hot swappable hot pluggable For ...

Page 203: ...conditions when installing the 2Gbit s FC I O Module PG FCD101 PG FCD102 1Gbit s Ethernet I O Module PG LND101 Eth Ctrl 2 x 1Gbit PCI E 1000 BASE T lp PG 2861L of an expansion card slot module or SCSI Ctrl U160 lp PG 1301L For a device that starts the OS use the BIOS Setup Utility to set the optional ROM OPROM to Enabled For more details on the setting procedures refer to 8 2 5 PCI Configuration S...

Page 204: ...ices 7 9 1 Connection of a Backup Cabinet Connect the backup cabinet to the SCSI connector on the rear of the chassis The following shows a connection example Baseboard Mid plane SCSI Cable PG CBLS001 PG CBLS002 Sold separately PRIMERGYSX10 PG R1BC4 Internal hard disk units SCSI Ctrl U160 lp PG 1301L Expansion Card Slot Module PCI X PGBCS103 Server blade Chassis ...

Page 205: ...8 Hardware Configuration Utilities This chapter explains how to make the environment settings necessary to operate the server blade 8 1 Switch Block Settings 206 8 2 BIOS Setup Utility 207 8 3 Fast UTIL Utility 228 ...

Page 206: ...lectric shock For details on how to remove the server blade from the chassis refer to BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide table Switch Block Settings Switch No Description Switch 1 Sets whether or not to delete a password ON Deletes the password OFF Does not delete the password Default Switch 2 Sets whether or not to clear the information stored on the CMOS ON Clears the information s...

Page 207: ...On the Server in BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide 3 After the memory capacity is displayed if Press F2 to run Setup Press F12 for BBS POPUP appears on the screen press the F2 key The Main menu appears BIOS Version nnnn BMC F W Version nnnn System Time hh mm ss System Date xxx mm dd yyyy Sync RTC with Mgmt Blade Enabled System Memory Size 3072MB v0n nn C Copyright 1985 2004 American...

Page 208: ... end of an item Enter Selects a set item For items displayed with displays the submenu When a submenu is displayed pressing the Esc key returns to the menu window Changes the value of an item F2 F3 Changes the color of the BIOS setting window F7 Sets the set values of all the items to the stored values F9 Sets all the items to the initial values F10 Saves the settings and exits the BIOS Setup Util...

Page 209: ...the Enter key The message Configuration has not been saved Save before exiting is displayed 3 Use the keys to move the cursor to Yes or Cancel and press the Enter key When selected Save Changes Exit Select Yes to exit After saving changes to settings the BIOS Setup Utility closes and the server restarts To return to the BIOS Setup Utility without exiting this program select Cancel When selected Di...

Page 210: ...s set If a highly precise system time is necessary install a network synchronized time system NTP etc System Date Present date The system date is set in month day year format For example April 20 2006 is set as 04 20 2006 This can be set when Sync RTC with Mgmt Blade is set to Disabled Sync RTC with Mgmt Blade Disabled Enabled at the time of purchase Sets whether or not to synchronize the time bet...

Page 211: ... Peripheral Configuration Submenu pg 212 PCI Configuration Enter Configures the PCI device 8 2 5 PCI Configuration Submenu pg 214 CPU Configuration Enter Configures CPU 8 2 6 CPU Configuration Submenu pg 215 Exit Reset Configuration Data No CPU Configuration Peripheral Configuration PCI Configuration v0n nn C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Exi...

Page 212: ...e of purchase 2F8 IRQ 3 3E8 IRQ 4 2E8 IRQ 3 Sets the I O port address and IRQ level of the serial port USB Configuration Enter Configure the USB device USB Configuration Submenu pg 213 Main Security Exit Boot Server Peripheral Configuration Serial 1 Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 v0n nn C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Allows BIOS to Select...

Page 213: ...er Sets whether or not to use the USB connected keyboard and mouse This item appears when USB Functions is set to 4 USB Ports USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Enter Press Enter key to display the USB Mass Storage Device Configuration submenu This item appears when the device is connected via USB USB Mass Storage Reset Delay 20Sec Fixed parameter Sets the number of seconds to wait for a respon...

Page 214: ...at the time of purchase Enabled Daughter Board OPROM Disabled at the time of purchase Enabled Onboard LAN1 Controller Disabled Enabled at the time of purchase Onboard LAN2 Controller Disabled Enabled at the time of purchase Exit v0n nn C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Main Security Exit Boot Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI Configuration Onboard Disk OPROM Enabled Onboard LAN 1 ...

Page 215: ... of the security function to avoid buffer overflow Intel R SpeedStep tm tech Maximum Minimum Automatic Disabled at the time of purchase Sets the CPU power saving function This item is not supported when the optional 3 2GHz CPU is used Intel R C STATE tech Disabled Fixed parameter Sets the function to optimize the performance and power status by moving the CPU status according to the load Exit v0n ...

Page 216: ...uthorized Use pg 263 Clear User Password Enter Selecting this item and pressing the Enter key will delete the user password This item appears when User Password is specified Password Check Setup at the time of purchase Always Sets the scope protected by the password This item appears when Supervisor Password or User Password is specified Setup When starting the BIOS Setup Utility entering the pass...

Page 217: ...Submenu pg 221 Memory Status Enter Configures a memory setting 8 2 11 Memory Status Submenu pg 222 Console Redirection Enter Configures console settings 8 2 12 Console Redirection Submenu pg 223 System Information Enter Configures system settings 8 2 13 System Information Submenu pg 224 Exit Server Configuration Post Errors Enabled v0n nn C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UT...

Page 218: ...SR R OS Boot Watchdog Timer Disabled v0n nn C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Enable Disable OS Boot Watchdog Timer Boot Retry Counter Retry 3 times ASR R Boot Delay Minute 2 After Power Failure Last State F1 Esc Select Item Select Screen Change Option General Help Exit F10 Save and Exit Tab Select Field Timer Count Down Value 10minutes Timer Count Action Rese...

Page 219: ...OS Boot Monitoring function If the system is started with this function enabled the server may automatically turn off or restart improperly If the OS Boot Monitoring function is needed it should be reset to enabled before resuming normal server operation 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 ...

Page 220: ...andby time After Power Failure Stay Off Last State at the time of purchase Power On Sets the server operation when power supply is restored after power failure or turning on the main power of the chassis Stay Off The power stays turned off Last State The power state before the power failure is restored Power On The power is turned on Note When a UPS scheduled operation is performed in an OS such a...

Page 221: ...led may enhance processing performance by allowing maximum use of the CPU resources Note Some operating systems and applications do not support the Hyper Threading function When setting Hyper Threading to Enabled confirm that the Hyper Threading function is supported in the OS vendor and application vendor Main Advanced Security Exit Boot Exit CPU Status CPU1 Status Enabled v0n nn C Copyright 1985...

Page 222: ...t memory function installing ServerView is necessary DIMM 1 2 Enabled Fixed parameter Displays the memory status After replacing memory set to Enabled DIMM 3 4 DIMM 5 6 DIMM 7 8 Main Advanced Security Exit Boot Exit Memory Status v0n nn C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server If enabled the whole memory will be scrubbed to prevent uncorrectable memory errors Memory ...

Page 223: ...ears when Com Port Address is set to On board COM A Flow Control XON XOFF Fixed parameter Sets flow control when console redirection is set Only XON XOFF is available in this server blade This item appears when Com Port Address is set to On board COM A Mode Standard Enhanced at the time of purchase Sets whether or not to continue console redirection after POST when console redirection is set This ...

Page 224: ...PU stepping Cache L1 Displays the L1 cache Cache L2 Displays the L2 cache On Board LAN1 Mac Address Displays the MAC address of On Board LAN1 On Board LAN2 Mac Address Displays the MAC address of On Board LAN2 Main Advanced Security Exit Boot Exit System Information Manufacturer Intel Brand String Genuine Intel R CPU 3 00GHz Frequency 3 00GHz FSB Speed 666NHz Stepping F62 Cache L1 32 KB Cache L2 4...

Page 225: ...ld be read 8 2 15 Boot Device Priority Submenu pg 226 Hard Disk Drives Enter Sets the priority sequence for each device Removable Drives and CD DVD Drives are displayed when the USB device is connected Removable Drives CD DVD Drives Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives v0n nn C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Exit Boot Server Boot Settings Boo...

Page 226: ...IC CDR 1 SCSI ID LUN Network MBAv Network MBAv 2 Sets the boot priority sequence for each device Use the keys to change the order of priority for the selected device while shifting it one by one You can also replace the priority order between two devices specified in the steps below 1 Select the first device to change the priority sequence and press the Enter key 2 Select a device to replace the p...

Page 227: ...t settings Previously saved settings remain valid Load Previous Value Sets all set values to the currently stored values Get Default Values Loads and displays the default settings for the server Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Load Previous Value Get Default Values v0n nn C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Exit Boot Server Exit Op...

Page 228: ... Setup Utility For details refer to 7 8 BIOS Setting with Expansion Card Installed pg 203 1 During server blade startup POST press the Ctrl Q keys while the message Press CTRL Q for Fast UTIL is displayed on the screen The Select Host Adapter window appears 2 Select an I O port to configure a Fibre Channel Expansion Board and press the Enter key table Installation locations of I O Port and FC Pass...

Page 229: ...ast UTIL Version n nn Use Arrow keys to move cursor Enter to select option ESC to backup Fast UTIL Options Selected Adapter Adapter Type I O Address QLA23nn 9n00 Configuration Settings Scan Fibre Devices Fibre Disk Utility Loopback Data Test Select Host Adapter Exit Fast UTIL Qlogic Fast UTIL Version n nn Use Arrow keys to move cursor Enter to select option ESC to backup Configuration Settings Sel...

Page 230: ...isplayed if provided otherwise a change item is displayed For a change item use the keys to select the set value and press the Enter key 4 After setting is completed press the Esc key The following window appears 5 Select Save Changes The set value is changed and the screen returns to the previous menu For details on how to exit the Fast UTIL utility refer to How to Exit the Fast UTIL Utility pg 2...

Page 231: ...Utility 1 Select Exit Fast UTIL from the main menu and press the Enter key The following window appears 2 Select Reboot System or Return to Fast UTIL Reboot System Exit the Fast UTIL utility and reboot the server blade Return to Fast UTIL Returns to the main menu Reboot System Return to Fast UTIL Exit Fast UTIL ...

Page 232: ... 233 Scan Fibre Devices Scans the fibre channel loop with a loop ID and displays the connected fibre channel device Fibre Disk Utility Perform low level format the connected fibre channel device and verify it Loopback Data Test Executes a loopback test Select Host Adapter Returns to the Host Adapter Selection window Exit Fast UTIL Exits the Fast UTIL utility Qlogic Fast UTIL Version n nn Use Arrow...

Page 233: ...ress the Enter key to display the submenu 8 3 5 Selectable Boot Settings Submenu pg 235 Restore Default Settings Initializes HBA settings Raw Nvram Data Displays the settings stored in the NVRAM in hexadecimal notation The set contents cannot be changed Advanced Adapter Settings Performs detailed settings excluding Host Adapter Settings Press the Enter key to display the submenu 8 3 6 Advanced Ada...

Page 234: ...ice to the port extension kit used in ETERNUS3000 model 50 set this item to Enabled otherwise set to Disabled Hard Loop ID 0 at the time of purchase 0 125 Sets the ID of the fibre channel device when Adapter Hard Loop ID is set to Enabled Note When connecting the fibre channel device to the port extension kit used in ETERNUS3000 model 50 specify the ID which is unique in AL Otherwise set to 0 Spin...

Page 235: ...ime of purchase Specifies the HBA data rate 0 Connected with 1G bps 1 Connected with 2G bps 2 Selected automatically table Items on the Selectable Boot Settings Submenu Item Setting Description Selectable Boot Enabled Disabled at the time of purchase Sets whether or not to start the OS from the fibre channel device table Items on the Host Adapter Settings Submenu Item Setting Description Qlogic Fa...

Page 236: ...of LUNs to 0 Enable LIP Reset No at the time of purchase Yes Determines the type to reset the loop initialization process LIP when the OS starts the bus reset routine Yes The driver starts global LIP resetting and clears the reservation of the target device No The driver starts global LIP resetting in the full login mode Enable LIP Full Login Yes at the time of purchase No Instructs the ISP chip t...

Page 237: ...rchase Supplies supplemental error information and debug information to the OS RIO Operation Mode 0 at the time of purchase 5 6 Specify the Reduced Interrupt Operation RIO mode if it is supported by the software driver The RIO mode enables you to send the completion of multiple commands into a single interrupt 0 Interrupts each time I O is completed 5 Interrupts when the interrupt delay timer ends...

Page 238: ...238 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration Utilities ...

Page 239: ...tenance to be performed after server operations start 9 1 Daily Maintenance 240 9 2 Troubleshooting 241 9 3 System Event Log 258 9 4 Security 263 9 5 Backup 267 9 6 Restoring the system 270 9 7 Reinstalling the OS 272 9 8 Maintenance Service 273 9 9 Maintenance Notes 275 ...

Page 240: ... Server System Unit Hardware Guide Server Monitoring Tool ServerView ServerView is software that monitors whether the server hardware is in a normal state to protect important server resources When using ServerView the server hardware is monitored all the time Early detection of errors is made possible because if an error that could cause trouble is detected the administrator is notified in real t...

Page 241: ...9 2 1 Hardware Troubleshooting This section explains hardware related troubleshooting If it does not operate properly or if a failure is suspected check the following For optional devices refer to the manual included with the optional device Chassis The main power of the chassis will not turn on or the power LED on the front of the chassis does not light up Check to see whether the power cable of ...

Page 242: ...N does not operate properly The Switch Blade may not be running properly Check the Switch Blade settings Switch Blade If there is a problem with network connection first check the wiring and confirm that the device is normally connected to network If the error still occurs refer to the following Switch indicator diagnosis There is a device connected to a port of the Switch Blade but the link LED i...

Page 243: ...after waiting for a while Do you use a spanning tree Check the connection state 30 seconds after the cable has been connected Cannot access the setup screen of the Switch Blade in the serial port connection of the Management Blade Check that serial port and terminal emulator settings are correct by referring to BX600 S2 Blade Server System Unit Hardware Guide Forgot or lost your password Restore t...

Page 244: ... error in the system area of the memory Contact an office listed in the Contact Information of the Start Guide Typing 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 connect the cables to the server For the connection procedures refer to the Start...

Page 245: ... OS Check the settings For details refer to the manual supplied with the CD ROM drive Check to see whether the CD ROM is inserted properly If it is not correctly insert the CD ROM so that the label is facing up Check to see that the CD ROM is not dirty If it is dirty wipe it with a soft dry cloth Check to see that the CD ROM is not scratched or bent If scratched or damaged replace the CD ROM The u...

Page 246: ...e message still appears the server blade must be replaced Contact an office listed in the Contact Information of the Start Guide Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device and press a key No drive to boot OS is detected Check to see whether the drives hard disk CD ROM drive floppy disk drive etc and cables to be used for booting have no error If the message s...

Page 247: ...between PCI settings or an error has occurred Replace the server blade Contact an office listed in the Contact Information of the Start Guide PCI ROM conflict PCI IRQ conflict PCI IRQ routing table error No enough Space to copy PCI Option ROM Warning Now CPU1 Max support Freq doesn t match with last time Press F1 use the present CPU1 or shutdown to change CPU1 A CPU error has occurred Correct the ...

Page 248: ...ent log and replace memory in the bank table Server Management Tools List of Error Messages Message Description Write protect error writing drive A Abort Retry Fail The inserted floppy disk is write protected Disable the write protect and then press the R key Not ready writing drive A Abort Retry Fail The floppy disk is not inserted into the floppy disk drive Insert the proper floppy disk Server M...

Page 249: ... proper floppy disk and then retry There is an error in the contents of the floppy disk Create the Server Management Tools floppy disk again If this occurred while recovering BIOS information configure the information using the BIOS Setup Utility Then store the BIOS information ERROR Fail to write 2nd CMOS data into system ERROR Fail to write ESCD data into system ERROR Fail to write SEEPROM data ...

Page 250: ...lation Automatic logon fails during Windows 2000 setup During OS installation ServerStart installs applications and hardware utilities supplied with the OS Installation subsequent restart and logon are performed automatically as necessary In rare cases however automatic logon is not performed and the logon window appears In this window use the user name and password you have set before starting in...

Page 251: ...er may not be connected to the network Check the LAN cable connection and click Rerun An application where the tftp client function tftp exe is used does not operate properly In the system in which Windows Server 2003 is installed the tftp client function tftp exe is not installed by default and the application where the tftp client function tftp exe is used does not operate properly To use the tf...

Page 252: ... installation refer to 4 3 3 Installing the LAN Driver pg 119 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 Install ServerStart in a client computer in a different environment or use the guided mode on this server ...

Page 253: ...action ServerStart cannot configure the NTP server 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 the command prompt net time setsntp 172 22 78 246 w32tm s 172 22 78 246 Note The server blade p...

Page 254: ...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 126 Changing the write type of the debugging information Windows Server 2003 Windows 2000 Server If the memory dump cannot...

Page 255: ... of the server For the MAC address checking procedures refer to Performing Remote Installation pg 36 Checking LAN Cable Connection Check that the LAN cable is correctly connected to the Switch Blade connected to the specified MAC address and that it is connected to the network An error occurs during backup on Windows Server 2003 In Windows Server 2003 the following error message may appear when sp...

Page 256: ... the service 1 Start Disk Management Windows Server 2003 Click Start Administrative Tools Computer Manage Windows 2000 Server Right click the My Computer icon and click Management 2 Select Services from 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 Ser...

Page 257: ...me on 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 ...

Page 258: ...When an event log occurs save the log using Server Management Tools and contact an office listed in the Contact Information in the Start Guide The system event log of this server blade can be viewed from the management terminal via the Management Blade BX600 Management Blade Hardware Guide The Server Management Tools disk is for this server blade only Do not use those tools on other systems If it ...

Page 259: ...at the ServerView OS Boot Monitoring function is disabled default setting is Disabled If you start up the system while the OS Boot Monitoring function remains enabled the operation of the server blade may become unpredictable at such times as an abrupt power interruption or restart If the OS Boot Monitoring function is needed it should be reset to enabled before resuming normal server operation Fo...

Page 260: ...red Key Operations The following shows the key operations in the menu window of Server Management Tools Exiting Server Management Tools Press the Esc key once in the menu window of Server Management Tools The power can be turned off when the DOS prompt is displayed table List of Server Management Tools key operations Key Roles of key Selects an item Enter Executes the selected item Esc Exits Serve...

Page 261: ...g Logs 1 Press the F2 key in the System Event Log SEL window 2 Enter the name of the file to save the log and press the Enter key The logs are saved on a floppy disk with the file name specified in step 2 table List of System Event Log SEL window key operations Key Roles of keys PageUp PageDown Ctrl Home Ctrl End Scrolls the screen Esc Ends the System Event Log SEL window and returns to the Server...

Page 262: ...og and save delete logs as necessary The following shows the steps for deleting an event log 1 Press the F3 key in the System Event Log SEL window The following window appears 2 Press the Enter key This deletes the system event log If you continue operations with event logs full it is difficult to remedy a fault Event logs should be periodically saved and deleted FUJITSU SIEMENS COMPUTERS ENTER Cl...

Page 263: ... blade When a password is set the server is accessible to only the users who know the password The password is set in the BIOS Setup Utility For details on the BIOS Setup Utility refer to 8 2 BIOS Setup Utility pg 207 Password Types The following two types of password can be set in this server blade The type of password defines the privileges of server operations Supervisor Password Administrator ...

Page 264: ...assword setting press the Esc key 6 In the Confirm New Password field enter the password you have entered in Step 4 and press the Enter key Display in Supervisor Password or User Password changes from Not Installed to Installed Logging on with the user password enables you to set the user password only Changing and Deleting a Password If a password is already set you can change or delete it in Cha...

Page 265: ...urn it back on and then enter the correct password If you forgot your password and cannot start the server blade clear the CMOS with the jumper pin on the server blade to delete the password After the CMOS has been cleared restore the BIOS settings 8 1 Switch Block Settings pg 206 After this return jumper settings to the original settings and use this utility to set a password ...

Page 266: ...ists but in reality the data is simply no longer accessible to the OS However 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 When dis...

Page 267: ...permanently For anxiety free system operation be sure to perform periodic backups of the system 9 5 2 Backup Devices Software and Their Operations Backup operations differ depending on network operating systems applications and system operations Contact an office listed in the Contact Information in the Start Guide and make backups using the following items Backup device e g DAT72 unit Backup soft...

Page 268: ...e replaced sooner than later As a guide to when the lifespan of the media will expire write the date it was first used 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 rec...

Page 269: ...some servers this function may cause the media to be ejected from an internal device of the server and hit the chassis cover If this is the case open the cover 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 Fai...

Page 270: ...d array For details on the driver to be used refer to 4 2 2 Installing Windows Server 2003 pg 108 For how to create driver disks refer to 4 1 Creating Driver Disks pg 100 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 immediate...

Page 271: ...ss the R key and select restoration 3 Follow the messages on the setup window to restore the system Notes on system restoration When the system is restored some information may be restored to the newly installed state It is necessary to reset after system restoration If the damage to the system file or system information is severe reinstalling Windows 2000 Server may be required In this case refer...

Page 272: ...hose 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 ServerStart floppy disk used in that installation can be used again When the reinstallation is performed with the same configuration as that for the previous installation you do not have to edit the ...

Page 273: ...ed for operation cost including the maintenance parts separately Replacing non durable components To ensure stable operation of the server system it is recommended that a maintenance service agreement be purchased For details on the lifetime of non durable components refer to the following Lifetime of non durable components The lifetime of such components is calculated based on appropriate usage e...

Page 274: ... options Configuration information of server blade Set values with BIOS Setup Utility SCSI Setup Utility settings OS used in server blade LAN WAN system configuration Phenomena what happened when doing what what was displayed etc Date time of occurrence Environmental settings of the server LED statuses Maintenance Work Note the following points for maintenance work The settings will revert to the ...

Page 275: ...hether data was written correctly on internal hard disk unit in the past is stored in the SAS module or the expansion card slot module As the information is lost due to replacement the initialization is automatically executed to ensure the data integrity You can restore this information using maintenance tool just before the replacement and write back after the replacement however if you cannot re...

Page 276: ...276 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ...

Page 277: ...dix This appendix explains the specifications for the server and internal options It also covers how to recycle the products A Server Specifications 278 B Specifications for Internal Options 279 C Recycling 282 ...

Page 278: ...ng on resolution and OS CD ROM drive Type CD ROM DVD ROM drive unit USB external option 1 2 5 inch storage bay 2 bays All bays support hot plug Standard Option Adding size 36GB 73GB 10 000rpm SAS Maximum 146GB 73GB 2 Disk array Standard Onboard SCSI array controller Expansion card slot For expansion board PCI X 64bit 133MHz 1 or PCI Express x8 1 For PCI card Standard None Option PCI X 64bit 133MHz...

Page 279: ... package before use Should it happen that items are missing contact an office listed in the Contact Information of Start Guide B 1 CPU Specifications Package CPU 1 Heat sink 1 Specifications table CPU Specifications Item Functions and Specifications Product name Processor Xeon 5050 3GHz 2 2MB Processor Xeon 5060 3 20GHz 2 2MB Processor Xeon 5080 3 73GHz 2 2MB Model PG FG33M PG FG33N PG FG33P Clock...

Page 280: ...B Memory Module 4GB Model PG RM1CD PG RM2CD PG RM4CD Component 512MB FB DIMM 2 1GB FB DIMM 2 2GB FB DIMM 2 Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB Clock frequency 533MHz Number of pins 240 pins table Internal Hard Disk Unit Specifications Item Functions and Specifications Product name HDD SAS 10k 36GB hot plug 2 5inch HDD SAS 10k 73GB hot plug 2 5inch Model PG HDD61A PG HDD71A Interface Serial Attached SCSI SAS Stor...

Page 281: ...ations Product name 2Gbit s FC I O Module Model PG FCD101 PG FCD102 Host bus specifications Interface PCI X bus Rev 1 0a PCI bus Rev 2 2 Compatible with logical specifications 64 bit 133MHz Data transfer rate Max 1GB sec At PCI X bus 133MHz operation Data transfer system Bus master DMA 5 channels Fibre Channel specifications Topology Fabric FC AL Arbitrated Loop Transmission specifications Connect...

Page 282: ...ing 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 indu...

Page 283: ...location 178 Installation Order 178 Specifications 279 CPU Configuration Submenu 215 CPU socket 27 28 CPU Status Submenu 221 Creating a DOS Floppy Disk 145 Creating a Hardware Configuration Tool 141 Creating a System Recovery Disk Windows Server 2003 136 Windows 2000 Server 137 Creating Driver Disks 100 Creating Maintenance Tools 141 Creating the Automated System Recovery ASR Set 136 D Defective C...

Page 284: ...ddress Setting 162 Notes on Referring to Help Topics 156 Teaming 156 VLAN 160 Internal Hard Disk Unit Available Internal Hard Disk Units 200 How to Install 201 How to Remove 202 Installation location 200 Replacing the failed unit 202 Specifications 280 I O expansion board port 27 K KVM select LED 25 KVM select switch 24 L LAN active link display LED 24 LAN Driver Advanced Setup 155 Intel PROSet 15...

Page 285: ...nector 28 Security Against unauthorized use 263 Hardware 263 When disposing of the server 266 Security Menu 216 Selectable Boot Settings Submenu 235 Selecting the installation method 37 Server blade power LED 25 Server blade power switch 25 Server Management Tools 138 258 Error Messages 248 How to Exit 260 How to Start 259 Server Menu 217 Server Monitoring Tool 168 Installation 169 Server Monitori...

Page 286: ...286 Numerics 2 5 inch storage bay 26 27 ...

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