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Chapter 4

SV-2003-X2 Server

Part Number: 1006446

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Version 1.0. 10/30/07

Select

Disable

for Write Caching and press

Enter

. Then select

Quick Init

and press

Enter twice

to continue. (Figure 6-8)

Figure 6-8

Array Properties

A warning will appear, press

Enter

to create

the RAID.

Summary of Contents for SV-2003-X2

Page 1: ...SV 2003 X2 Server Operations Manual TAG 22355 TAG Way Dulles VA 20166 ...

Page 2: ...fort to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document TAG shall not be liable for errors contained herein The information in this document is subject to change without notice TAG makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose 1 1 Trademarks All trademar...

Page 3: ...to relieve potential problems with a single failing power supply and to create a product that end users can rely on The SV 2003 X2 is ideal for transit case and deployable situations where such high density computing minimizes size weight and power 2 1 1 Organization This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendix Chapter 1 Cautions and Warnings when handling the SV 2003 X2 Server ...

Page 4: ... we have dedicated our experience in engineering to the design of innovative rugged solutions for military and government and to providing a wide range of enterprise services and Information Assurance in support of the Defense Information Systems Agency s DISA Net Centric initiatives 2 2 2 Core Competencies TAG designs manufactures and supports advanced communications electronics as well as integr...

Page 5: ...ons encountered by land based airborne and shipboard system in operations Information and Engineering Services provides a wide range of customer support operations enterprise network and communications engineering services combining the experience and expertise required to achieve network and communication interoperability for component hardware and software elements This includes design simulatio...

Page 6: ... 2003 X2 Server Part Number 1006446 Page 6 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 Document Revision History Date Version Number Updated By Description of Changes 02 14 2008 1 0 Alan Huckerby Author 03 20 2008 1 1 Alan Huckerby Author ...

Page 7: ...Specifications 16 4 2 3 Server Highlights 17 4 2 4 SV 2003 X2 Server 17 4 3 Server Components 17 4 3 1 Motherboard and Type 18 4 3 2 SV 2003 X2 Server Motherboard 18 4 3 3 Connector and Component Locations 19 4 4 System Memory 20 4 4 1 Identifying System Memory 20 4 5 TAG Approved BIOS 21 4 5 1 Common BIOS Settings 21 4 6 Identifying your I O Connectors 24 4 7 Standard Server Components 25 4 7 1 C...

Page 8: ...ctricity 58 5 5 Replacing a Hot Swap Power Supply Module 59 5 6 Replacing a Hot Swap Hard Drive 60 5 6 1 147GB SAS Hard Drive 61 5 7 Removing the Server Cover 61 5 8 Adding or Replacing System Memory 62 5 8 1 Install system memory 63 6 RAID 65 6 1 RAID Defined 65 6 1 1 Reasons for RAID 66 6 1 2 RAID Level 0 66 6 1 3 RAID Level 1 66 6 2 Configuring RAID 1 ON ADAPTEC 3805 68 6 2 1 72 ...

Page 9: ...e 5 11 Automatic Partitioning Warning 36 Figure 5 12 Disk Setup 37 Figure 5 13 Boot Loader Configuration 37 Figure 5 14 Firewall Configuration 38 Figure 5 15 Additional Language Support 38 Figure 5 16 Time Zone Selection 39 Figure 5 17 Set Root Password 39 Figure 5 18 Set Root Password Confirmation 40 Figure 5 19 Package Installation Defaults 40 Figure 5 20 About to Install 41 Figure 5 21 Installa...

Page 10: ...igure 5 46 Security 55 Figure 5 47 Server Management 56 Figure 5 48 Boot Order 56 Figure 5 49 Save Changes 57 Figure 5 50 Grounding Wrist Strap 58 Figure 5 51 Hot Swap of 2U Server Power Supply Module 60 Figure 5 52 147GB SAS HDD Removed from HD Carrier 61 Figure 5 53 DIMM Module Bank 63 Figure 6 1 RAID Level 1 Mirroring 67 Figure 6 2 Raid Setup Utility 68 Figure 6 3 Array Configuration Utility 68...

Page 11: ...Operations Manual SV 2003 X2 Server Part Number 1006446 Page 11 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 Chapter 1 Cautions and Warnings Electronically distributed Subject to user discretion when printed ...

Page 12: ... where mishandling of components is possible or when work orders can be misunderstood These messages also provide vital information associated with other aspects of system operation The word important is written as IMPORTANT both capitalized and bold and is followed by text in italics The italicized text is the important message 3 1 2 2 Warnings Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause d...

Page 13: ... easy to recognize The word caution is written as CAUTION both capitalized and bold and is followed by text in italics The italicized text is the cautionary message 3 1 2 4 Notes Notes inform the reader of essential but non critical information These messages should be read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can help you avoid making mistakes Notes are easy to recognize ...

Page 14: ...Operations Manual SV 2003 X2 Server Part Number 1006446 Page 14 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 Chapter 2 SV 2003 X2 Server Electronically distributed Subject to user discretion when printed ...

Page 15: ...the art mechanical thermal and electrical engineering to create customized systems that perform above and beyond end user or program specifications Our rugged servers are designed to meet and exceed many MIL STD requirements to ensure survivability in the field 4 2 SV 2003 X2 Server 4 2 1 Specifications Chassis power supply 2U Heavy duty 090inch Aluminum Magnesium alloy strain hardened and stabili...

Page 16: ...tel remote server management module Low profile DVD RW DL RAM CD RW drive PCI Express SAS RAID controller Support for RAID 0 1 and 5 4 2 2 Additional Specifications Total Weight 42lbs Input Voltage Range 115 Vrms nominal 98 to 138 Vrms 15 20 Input Frequency Range 60 Hz nominal 56 4 to 63 6 Hz 6 6 Maximum Operating Power 494 4 Watts Maximum Operating Current 4 12 Amps Typical Operating Power 410 4 ...

Page 17: ...L STD 740 Contains an intelligent fan controller acoustically optimized environmentally aware The chassis is made of environmentally protected 5052 aluminum alloy strain hardened and stabilized chassis Proven to function in extreme operating temperature ranges 4 2 4 SV 2003 X2 Server Figure 4 1 SV 2003 X2 Server Components and Connectors Front View 4 3 Server Components This section provides an ov...

Page 18: ...ts of the board part number For example For the product C44686 703 the number following the is as follows 7 Fabrication FAB Number 03 Revision 3 The board part number can be found on the motherboard The board part number can also be determined by using Intel Server Management software 4 3 2 SV 2003 X2 Server Motherboard Figure 4 2 shows the primary components of the motherboard Figure 4 2 Server M...

Page 19: ...f 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 4 3 3 Connector and Component Locations Figure 4 3 shows the board layout of the server board Each connector and major component is identified by a number or letter and a description is given below in Table 4 3 Figure 4 3 Server Mother Board ...

Page 20: ... on your server depends on the motherboard installed and how it was configured 4 4 1 Identifying System Memory Refer to your Motherboard and Type on Page 19 Once you have identified the motherboard TAG technical support can assist you in determining the type and amount of system memory in your system See Contacting information on TAG on back page of this manual for information on how to contact Te...

Page 21: ...If you desire to have the BIOS updated consult TAG technical support in advance as updates to your approved BIOS may cause your system to become unstable or inoperable 4 5 1 Common BIOS Settings Printer Parallel Port Uni Bi directional Disable Enable ECP EPP 4 5 1 1 Printer Parallel Port Uni Bi Directional Disable Enable ECP EPP Settings in the CMOS enable you to configure a parallel port to use E...

Page 22: ... master and slave device and the secondary master and slave device The following are some of the primary settings that apply to hard drives as well as CD DVD ROM drives tape backup drive etc Common disk types are User defined Cylinders Heads Sectors CHS values Auto automatically detects hard disks parameters at every startup 1 46 predefined combinations of CHS values CDROM used for AT Attachment P...

Page 23: ...ence This setting is used to control the order that the BIOS uses during the boot process to look for a boot device from which to load the operating system For example CD Floppy Hard Disk 4 5 1 7 Date and Time The Date and Time is set in the BIOS stored in CMOS and maintained by CMOS battery 4 5 1 8 Passwords In most cases a user startup password and a supervisor setup password can be set in the C...

Page 24: ...anually assigned to a particular device using Device Manager Windows will write this information to the ESCD on shutdown thereby preventing the BIOS from assigning the same IRQ to a PnP device at startup You can also reserve IRQs for non PnP devices in the CMOS setup this will prevent the BIOS from assigning these reserved resources to PnP devices a common example is a legacy sound card that needs...

Page 25: ...onnectors 4 7 Standard Server Components The following sections provide information on the standard system components installed on TAG servers 4 7 1 CD DVD Drive The type of optical drive installed in your server varies per configuration Figure 4 5 Figure 4 5 Slot loading low profile DVD R DL RAM CD RW Drive ...

Page 26: ...e device and drain the power source by turning the server on after the power supply has been disconnected Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury due to electrical shock To satisfy reliability requirements TAG servers are designed with Hot Swappable power supplies If in the event of a power supply module failure or if the power source fails and only one module is receiv...

Page 27: ...I O components that may be included with your server For detailed information on these components refer to the manufacturers websites or contact TAG Technical Support at tech support tag com For more information See back page of this document 4 8 1 Adaptec PCI Express RAID Controller The Adaptec RAID 3805 is an 8 port controller that supports SATA and SAS drives It features Adaptec RAID Code ARC w...

Page 28: ...er Connects administrators to remote servers over a secured connection to monitor system health and perform a variety of maintenance tasks with a supported web browser Soft Keyboard via KVM Multiple language support Customized Branding Promotes OEM brand through selection of icons colors and logos on user interface Remote KVM provides full keyboard mouse and video access to the server over the LAN...

Page 29: ...0 30 07 Security SSL SSH KVM Encryption authentication using LDAP or RADIUS Remote Management power control or reset remote servers monitor system sensors and view the hardware event log SMASH CLP WS MAN Email Alert sends system administrators notifications via email of system changes ...

Page 30: ...Chapter 3 SV 2003 X2 Server Part Number 1006446 Page 30 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 Chapter 3 Procedures Electronically distributed Subject to user discretion when printed ...

Page 31: ... and Adaptec 3805 system 1 Make sure that the supplied floppy is in a USB floppy drive and attached to the system be sure the DVD is in the DVD ROM 2 With the hard drives set in RAID enter BIOS and confirm the boot order IDE PM MATSHITACD AAR 3805 PCI E RAI IBA GE Slot 0500 v Y E DATAUSB FDU EFI Shell Figure 5 1 Figure 5 1 Confirm Boot order 3 Once the computer boots to the Red Hat Enterprise Linu...

Page 32: ... Page 32 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 This will trigger the automated format and install onto the RAID After the install is complete the DVD will eject and boot into the Linux OS Figure 5 2 Introductory Screen 4 Press Enter Figure 5 3 Loading Drivers ...

Page 33: ...ersion 1 0 10 30 07 After the drivers have been installed you will see the full welcoming screen that will allow you to install the full version of Linux 4 5 Figure 5 4 Welcome Screen 5 Press Next This will take you to the language screen Figure 5 5 Language Screen ...

Page 34: ...46 Page 34 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 6 At the language screen select English English and Press Next Figure 5 6 Keyboard Selection 7 Select the appropriate keyboard selection and press Next Figure 5 7 Search for previously installed installations ...

Page 35: ... 1 0 10 30 07 8 At the keyboard screen and after keyboard is chosen the system will automatically search for previously installed configurations Press Next Figure 5 8 Disk Partitioning Setup 9 Select Automatic Partitioning and Press Next Figure 5 9 Disk Partition Warning ...

Page 36: ...Select YES and Press Next Figure 5 10 Automatic partitioning At the Automatic partitioning screen Select Remove all Partitions on this system Ensure that both driver sda 139784 MB ADAPTEC RAID stripe and Review and modify if needed the partitions created are checked Press Next Figure 5 11 Automatic Partitioning Warning ...

Page 37: ...6446 Page 37 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 11 At the Automatic Partitioning screen a further warning will appear Select YES and Press Next Figure 5 12 Disk Setup 12 Leave the settings on default and Press Next Figure 5 13 Boot Loader Configuration ...

Page 38: ...f 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 13 Leave the settings on default and Press Next Figure 5 14 Firewall Configuration 14 Check Enable Fire Wall Press Next Figure 5 15 Additional Language Support 15 At the Additional Language Support screen Check English USA Press Next ...

Page 39: ...003 X2 Server Part Number 1006446 Page 39 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 Figure 5 16 Time Zone Selection 16 At the Time Zone Selection screen Select America New York Eastern Time Press Next Figure 5 17 Set Root Password ...

Page 40: ...0 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 17 Enter and confirm account password Must enter Password as Password selection Press Next Figure 5 18 Set Root Password Confirmation 18 Confirm Root User password selection Press Next Figure 5 19 Package Installation Defaults ...

Page 41: ...f 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 19 On the Package Installation Default screen Select Install Default Software Packages Press Next Figure 5 20 About to Install CAUTION Once you click Next there is no undo 20 Press NEXT to begin installation Figure 5 21 Installation ...

Page 42: ...03 X2 Server Part Number 1006446 Page 42 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 21 Press Next Figure 5 22 Still Installing Buttons are disabled Figure 5 23 Installation Complete 22 Remove all diskettes or CD ROMs Press REBOOT 23 ...

Page 43: ...Chapter 3 SV 2003 X2 Server Part Number 1006446 Page 43 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 Figure 5 24 System Check Figure 5 25 Welcome 24 Press Next ...

Page 44: ...ver Part Number 1006446 Page 44 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 Figure 5 26 License Agreement Check YES If you agree to the licensing agreement Press Next Figure 5 27 Set Date and Time 25 Set Date and Time for the system Press Next ...

Page 45: ...er 1006446 Page 45 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 Figure 5 28 Set Display Color and Resolution 26 Press Next Figure 5 29 Set Color Depth 27 Change the Resolution to 1024 x 768 Your displays optional resolution Default is 1024 x 768 Press Next ...

Page 46: ...ter 3 SV 2003 X2 Server Part Number 1006446 Page 46 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 Figure 5 30 Display 28 Select Color display and Resolution Press Next Figure 5 31 System User Non Administrative 29 Press Next ...

Page 47: ...erver Part Number 1006446 Page 47 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 Figure 5 32 Personal user Account 30 Create a Personal User Account Click Continue and Press Next Figure 5 33 Additional CDs 31 Installation as required Press Next ...

Page 48: ...Chapter 3 SV 2003 X2 Server Part Number 1006446 Page 48 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 Figure 5 34 Finish Setup 32 Press Next Figure 5 35 Log In Screen 33 Enter User name ...

Page 49: ...Chapter 3 SV 2003 X2 Server Part Number 1006446 Page 49 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 Figure 5 36 Log in Screen 34 Enter Password Installation Complete ...

Page 50: ...tem will go thru Power On self Test POST no action is required at this time 4 At windows dialog box press Ctrl Alt Delete at once to login 5 Type in the correct user name and password and then press enter to login 6 Once the operator is logged on to the unit they could use the computer as they wish NOTE Assuming the server is not connected to any network 5 3 Server Shutdown 1 The operator needs sa...

Page 51: ...rsion 1 0 10 30 07 5 3 1 BIOS Configuration for SV 2003 X3 1 On the Main page change Quiet Boot to Disable Set the System date and time Figure 5 11 Figure 5 37 BIOS Setup 2 No changes for Processor Configuration Figures 5 12 5 13 Figure 5 38 Processor Configuration ...

Page 52: ...Chapter 3 SV 2003 X2 Server Part Number 1006446 Page 52 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 Figure 5 39 Processor Configuration 3 No changes for Memory Configuration Figure 5 14 Figure 5 40 Memory Configuration ...

Page 53: ...ber 1006446 Page 53 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 4 No changes for ATA Controller Configuration Figure 5 15 Figure 5 41 ATA Controller Configuration 5 No changes for Serial Port Configuration Figure 5 16 Figure 5 42 Serial Port Configuration ...

Page 54: ...Part Number 1006446 Page 54 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 6 No changes for USB Configuration Figure 5 17 Figure 5 43 Floppy USB Configuration 7 No changes are necessary for PCI Configuration Figure 5 18 Figure 5 44 PCI Configuration ...

Page 55: ... 55 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 8 No changes for System Acoustic and Performance Configuration Figure 5 19 Figure 5 45 System Acoustic Configuration 9 No changes for Security Figure 5 20 Figure 5 46 Security 10 No changes for Server Management Figure 5 21 ...

Page 56: ...X2 Server Part Number 1006446 Page 56 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 Figure 5 47 Server Management 11 Set boot order as follows DVD IDE PS RAID AAR 3805 LAN IBA GE and finally the EFI Shell Figure 5 22 Figure 5 48 Boot Order ...

Page 57: ...Chapter 3 SV 2003 X2 Server Part Number 1006446 Page 57 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 12 Select Save changes and Exit Figure 5 23 Figure 5 49 Save Changes ...

Page 58: ...scharge ESD ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge sensitive components in your server To prevent ESD damage follow these guidelines before opening the server case 1 Turn off the server and unplug the power cord before opening the case 2 Wear a grounding wrist strap and attach it to a bare metal part of the server workbench or other grounded connection Figure 5 50 Grounding Wrist Strap...

Page 59: ... Your TAG server was designed with the ability to Hot Swap a power supply module without disconnecting system power Refer to Figure 4 12 and the steps that follow to Hot Swap a power supply module NOTE If you need to remove both modules you must shutdown the system unplug the power source from the unit and drain the systems onboard battery by pressing the on off switch and holding it in place for ...

Page 60: ...lacement module into the power supply 6 Press firmly and evenly on the power module until you feel the module seat in the back of the power supply 5 6 Replacing a Hot Swap Hard Drive The system s hard drive Hot Swap feature enables you to remove a hard drive without shutting down the operating system or turning off the system power The way in which you remove a hard drive depends on the applicatio...

Page 61: ...ur application software to operate without the removed drive Therefore it is strongly recommended that you contact TAG Technical Support at tech support tag com before attempting to Hot Swap a hard drive For more information on contact information see document back page 5 6 1 147GB SAS Hard Drive Figure 5 52 147GB SAS HDD Removed from HD Carrier 5 7 Removing the Server Cover The location of the mo...

Page 62: ...own and all power sources have been disconnected from the server prior to removing or replacing system memory Failure to do so could result in serious injury from electrical shock CAUTION Printed circuit boards and hard drives contain electronic components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity Ordinary amounts of static from your clothes or the work environment can destroy components ...

Page 63: ...all system memory Unlatch both DIMM socket levers as shown in Figure 4 14 Figure 5 53 DIMM Module Bank 1 Note the location of the alignment notch 2 Align the notches on the new module with the notches on the memory and press it firmly into the bank NOTE The tabs on the sides of the memory module should secure the DIMM automatically When the DIMM locks into place you will hear a click ...

Page 64: ...Chapter 4 SV 2003 X2 Server Part Number 1006446 Page 64 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 Chapter 4 RAID Electronically distributed Subject to user discretion when printed ...

Page 65: ... if you have physical disk 1 and physical disk 2 those two disks appear to the host system as one disk RAID consists of different levels which determine how the data is placed in the array Each RAID level has specific data protection and system performance characteristics The following are commonly used SCSI RAID levels 1 RAID Level 0 Striping good performance no redundancy 2 RAID Level 1 Mirrorin...

Page 66: ...o allow the host to access disks simultaneously 6 1 2 RAID Level 0 RAID Level 0 is not redundant hence does not truly fit the RAID acronym In Level 0 data is split across drives resulting in higher data throughput Since no redundant information is stored performance is very good but the failure of any disk in the array results in all data loss This level is commonly referred to as striping 6 1 3 R...

Page 67: ...Chapter 4 SV 2003 X2 Server Part Number 1006446 Page 67 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 Figure 6 1 RAID Level 1 Mirroring ...

Page 68: ...sion 1 0 10 30 07 6 2 Configuring RAID 1 ON ADAPTEC 3805 1 When prompted press Ctrl A to enter the RAID menu Figure 6 2 Figure 6 2 Raid Setup Utility 1 Select Array Configuration Utility from the menu then press Enter Figure 6 3 Figure 6 3 Array Configuration Utility ...

Page 69: ...446 Page 69 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 3 Select Create Array from the menu and press Enter Figure 6 4 Figure 6 4 Create Array 2 Press the Space bar twice to select both drives Then press Enter to continue Figure 6 5 Figure 6 5 Select Both Drives ...

Page 70: ...SV 2003 X2 Server Part Number 1006446 Page 70 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 3 Highlight RAID 1 Mirror press Enter Figure 6 6 Figure 6 6 Highlight RAID 4 Press Enter to continue Figure 6 7 Figure 6 7 Array Properties ...

Page 71: ...006446 Page 71 of 72 Version 1 0 10 30 07 5 Select Disable for Write Caching and press Enter Then select Quick Init and press Enter twice to continue Figure 6 8 Figure 6 8 Array Properties 6 A warning will appear press Enter to create the RAID ...

Page 72: ...nical Support USA 1 800 TAG TECH Outside USA While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this literature TAG assumes no responsibility and disclaims and liability for damage resulting from use of this information or for any errors or omissions ...

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