Fujitsu PRIMERGY CX2550 M1, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...Operating Manual English FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY CX2550 M1 Server Node Operating Manual Edition October 2014 ...

Page 2: ...pyright and Trademarks Copyright 2014 Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH All rights reserved Delivery subject to availability right of technical modifications reserved All hardware and software names used are trademarks of their respective manufacturers The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice Fujitsu assumes no liability for damages to third party copyrights or other rights ...

Page 3: ...e components beyond their operating life may result in electrolyte leakage or depletion potentially causing emission of foul odor or smoke As a guideline in a normal office environment 25 C operating life is not expected to be reached within the maintenance support period 5 years However operating life may be reached more quickly if for example the product is used in a hot environment The customer...

Page 4: ...ter issued by JEITA the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Technology controlled by the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law of Japan Documents produced by Fujitsu may contain technology controlled by the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law of Japan Documents which contain such technology should not be exported from Japan or transferred to non ...

Page 5: ...5 3 Installation steps overview 19 4 Important information 21 4 1 Safety instructions 21 4 2 CE conformity 29 4 3 FCC Class A Compliance Statement 30 4 4 Transporting the server node 31 4 5 Environmental protection 31 5 Hardware installation 33 5 1 Unpacking the server node 34 5 2 Connecting devices to the server node 35 5 3 Notes on connecting disconnecting cables 37 6 Starting up and operation 3...

Page 6: ...controller 46 6 3 2 Configuring the SAS SATA RAID controller 46 6 3 3 Operating system installation 47 6 4 Cleaning the server node 48 7 Property and data protection 49 7 1 BIOS Setup security functions 49 8 Troubleshooting and tips 51 8 1 Power on indicator remains unlit 51 8 2 Server node switches itself off 51 8 3 Screen remains blank 52 8 4 Flickering stripes on monitor screen 52 8 5 No screen...

Page 7: ...eon processor E5 2600 v3 product family 64 DDR4 memory DIMMs and up to 24 storage drives in a condensed 2 U rack enclosure With a huge performance potential high energy efficiency and at the same time attractive investment costs the PRIMERGY CX2550 M1 provides great versatility to match even ambitious workloads The highly compact server node occupies the half width of one height unit HU in the ser...

Page 8: ...PRIMERGY CX2550 M1 Server Node is a multi node system For information on the server enclosure please refer to the following manuals Quick Start Hardware PRIMERGY CX400 M1 Server Node FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY CX400 M1 Server Enclosure Operating Manual FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY CX400 M1 Server Enclosure Upgrade and Maintenance manual I All documentation on PRIMERGY hardware and ServerView software is a...

Page 9: ...ng system documentation Information files in your operating system 1 3 Notational conventions The following notational conventions are used in this manual Text in italics indicates commands or menu items Quotation marks indicate names of chapters and terms that are being emphasized Ê describes activities that must be performed in the order shown V CAUTION pay particular attention to texts marked w...

Page 10: ...10 Operating Manual CX2550 M1 Introduction ...

Page 11: ... cards PCIe 3 0 x16 via riser card Onboard SATA controller A SATA controller is integrated on the system board up to six SATA HDDs or SSDs can be connected to the controller The software SATA Software RAID supports RAID levels 0 and 1 For more information on configuring the controller see section Configuring the SAS SATA RAID controller on page 46 SAS SATA RAID controller The server node is availa...

Page 12: ... of availability and data security When memory data is accessed 1 bit errors are identified in the main memory and automatically corrected with the error correcting code ECC method A RAID controller supports different RAID levels and increase the availability and data security of the system The hot plug HDD modules provide additional availability iRMC S4 with integrated management LAN connector Th...

Page 13: ...i computer global iRMC S4 user administration using an LDAP Directory Service Automatic network configuration via DNS DHCP Power supply of the iRMC S4 via the system standby supply Full coverage alarm management System Event Log SEL reading and processing IPMI support CIM WS MAN support Internal Event Log for user login logout auditing More information about the iRMC S4 can be found in the iRMC S4...

Page 14: ...n a wider temperature range of 5 C to 40 C V CAUTION In a system that has the Cool safe Advanced Thermal Design Option only components that support the higher operating range my be installed Further information on this is available in the configurator This option can only be ordered from the manufacturer and is indicated by the logo on the identification rating plate ...

Page 15: ... Chipset Intel C610 Processor quantity and type 2 x Intel Xeon processor E5 2600v3 product family Memory slots 16 4 channels per CPU with 8 DIMMs per CPU 16 DIMM in total Memory slot type DDR4 Memory capacity min max 16 GB 1024 GB Memory protection Advanced ECC SDDC Chipkill Memory notes Supports LV R DIMM LV LR DIMM USB connectors 2 x USB 3 0 Graphics 15 pin 1 x VGA LAN Ethernet RJ 45 2 x Gbit s ...

Page 16: ...0 compatible SATA Controller Intel C610 for up to 6 x SATA HDDs SSDs SW Raid 0 1 RAID controllers RAID Ctrl SAS SATA 12 Gbit s Fujitsu PRAID CP400i 8 ports int RAID level 0 1 1E 10 5 No BBU support RAID 5 6 Ctrl SAS SATA 12 Gbit s Fujitsu PRAID EP420i 8 ports int RAID level 0 1 10 5 50 6 60 2 GB RAID 5 6 Ctrl SAS SATA 12 Gbit s Fujitsu PRAID EP400i 8 ports int RAID level 0 1 10 5 50 6 60 1 GB Opti...

Page 17: ...en Identification blue Rack W x D x H 1 HU half wide 175 5 mm x 520 mm x 40 8 mm Weight 4 kg full populated incl PCI expansion cards SKD 2 kg Weight notes actual weight may vary depending on configuration Environment class 3K2 Environment class 2K2 EN 60721 IEC 721 Part 3 3 EN 60721 IEC 721 Part 3 2 Temperature Operation 3K2 5 C 40 C with Cool safe ATD 10 C 35 C without Cool safe ATD Maximum tempe...

Page 18: ...2 2 No 60950 1 07 2ed UL 60950 1 2ed Taiwan CNS 14336 China GB 4943 Electromagnetic compatibility International CISPR 22 Europe EN 55022 Class A EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 ETSI 300386 USA Canada 47CFR part 15 Class A ICES 003 Taiwan CNS 13438 Class A China GB 9245 GB 17625 Japan VCCI Class A JEITA Korea KN 22 KN 24 CE marking to EU directives Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Electromagneti...

Page 19: ... whether the items delivered match the details on the delivery note see section Unpacking the server node on page 34 Ê Make sure that you have all necessary manuals see Documentation overview on page 8 print out the PDF files if required Ê Components that have been ordered additionally may be delivered loose with the server node For mounting refer to the original component documentation Ê Wire the...

Page 20: ...ion are included in the ServerView Suite Installation Manager user s guide on the Fujitsu manuals server under x86 Servers Software ServerView Suite Server Installation and Deployment Configuration information can also be found in section Operating system installation on page 47 Local configuration and installation with or without the ServerView Installation Manager see section Configuring the ser...

Page 21: ...e performed by technical specialists A technical specialist is a person who is trained to install the server including hardware and software Repairs to the device that do not relate to CSS failures shall be performed by service personnel Please note that unauthorized interference with the system will void the warranty and exempt the manufacturer from all liability Any failure to observe the guidel...

Page 22: ...jolts Installation and operation V CAUTION This unit should not be operated in ambient temperatures above 35 C For servers with Cool safe Advanced Thermal Design the ambient temperature can increase to 40 C If the unit is integrated into an installation that draws power from an industrial power supply network with an IEC309 connector the power supply s fuse protection must comply with the requirem...

Page 23: ...ded Ethernet cabling has to comply with EN 50173 and EN 50174 1 2 standards or ISO IEC 11801 standard respectively The minimum requirement is a Category 5 shielded cable for 10 100 Ethernet or a Category 5e cable for Gigabit Ethernet Route the cables in such a way that they do not create a potential hazard make sure no one can trip over them and that they cannot be damaged When connecting the serv...

Page 24: ...void if the server node is damaged during installation or replacement of system expansions Only set screen resolutions and refresh rates that are specified in the operating manual for the monitor Otherwise you may damage your monitor If you are in any doubt contact your sales outlet or customer service center Before installing removing internal options to from the server node turn off the server n...

Page 25: ...s or with a type recommended by the manufacturer refer to the FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY CX2550 M1 Server Node Upgrade and Maintenance Manual Do not throw batteries into the trash can Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste Replace the lithium battery on the system board in accordance with the instructions in the FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY CX2550 M1 Se...

Page 26: ...pment damage and can fly out of the device danger of injury particularly to uncovered body parts such as the face or neck High humidity and airborne dust levels are to be avoided Electric shocks and or server node failures may be caused by liquids such as water or metallic items such as paper clips entering a drive Shocks and vibrations are also to be avoided Do not insert any objects other than t...

Page 27: ...pe the CD DVD BD with a soft dry cloth then let it air dry Do not dry the CD DVD BD using devices such as a hair dryer To avoid dust damage and deformation keep the CD DVD BD in its case whenever it is not in use Do not store CDs DVDs BDs at high temperatures Areas exposed to prolonged direct sunlight or near heating appliances are to be avoided I You can prevent damage from the optical drive and ...

Page 28: ...ays discharge static build up e g by touching a grounded object before working with such components Any devices or tools that are used must be free of electrostatic charge Wear a suitable grounding cable that connects you to the external chassis of the system unit Always hold components with ESDs at the edges or at the points marked green touch points Do not touch any connectors or conduction path...

Page 29: ...e and Maintenance manual documentation DVD close to the device All documentation must be included if the equipment is passed on to a third party 4 2 CE conformity The system complies with the requirements of the EC directives 2004 108 EC regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility and 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive and the directive of the European Parliament and Council 2011 65 EU This is indicated...

Page 30: ...ul interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receive...

Page 31: ... into account This saves resources and thus reduces the harm done to the environment Further information can be found at http ts fujitsu com products standard_servers index html for the EMEA market http jp fujitsu com platform server primergy concept for the Japanese market Energy saving information Devices that do not need to be constantly switched on should be switched off until they are needed ...

Page 32: ...ecycling and disposal Please handle returns recycling and disposal in accordance with local regulations Details regarding the return and recycling of devices and consumables within Europe can also be found in the Returning used devices manual via your local Fujitsu branch or from our recycling center in Paderborn Fujitsu Technology Solutions Recycling Center D 33106 Paderborn Tel 49 5251 525 1410 ...

Page 33: ... and heat Make sure that the server node is acclimatized for the time indicated in this table before putting it into operation In the table Acclimatization time the temperature difference refers to the difference between the operating environment temperature and the temperature to which the server node was exposed previously outside transport or storage temperature Temperature difference C Minimum...

Page 34: ... the server node to the place where you want to set it up Ê Unpack all individual parts Keep the original packaging in case you want to transport the server node again applies only to EMEA market Ê Check the delivery for any damage during transport Ê Check whether the items delivered match the details on the delivery note Ê Notify your supplier immediately should you discover that the items delive...

Page 35: ...d Maintenance Manual The standard connectors are marked with symbols and some are color coded Figure 2 Connection panel of the server node I Some of the devices that can be connected may require the installation and setting up of special software e g drivers see the documentation for the connected device Ê Connect the desired devices to the server node 1 Shared LAN connector LAN 1 4 2 x USB 3 0 co...

Page 36: ...rd is installed in a slot the graphic controller on the system board is automatically deactivated The corresponding video connector can not be used Plug the video cable of the monitor into the video connector of the graphics card Ê Connect the power cord of the monitor to the mains socket strip of the rack I The rated current for the monitor is indicated on the technical data label on the monitor ...

Page 37: ... cables Ê Turn off all power and equipment switches Ê Disconnect all power plugs from the properly grounded power outlets Ê Connect all cables to the server node and peripherals Ê Plug all data communication cables into the utility sockets Ê Plug all power cords into the properly grounded power outlets Disconnecting cables Ê Turn off all power and equipment switches Ê Disconnect all power plugs fr...

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Page 39: ...dicators 6 1 1 Controls and indicators on the server node Figure 3 Controls and indicators of the server node I The server nodes are controlled via related operating panel areas on the front side of the CX400 M1 server enclosure See FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY CX400 M1 Server Enclosure Operating Manual 1 RST button 3 ID indicator 2 Global error indicator 4 CSS inidicator ...

Page 40: ...detected that requires precautionary service intervention Flashes orange if an error was detected that requires service intervention Does not light up if there is no critical event If the event is still acute after a power cycle the indicator is activated after the restart The indicator also lights up in standby mode You can find more details on the indicated errors in the System Event Log SEL in ...

Page 41: ...hat you can fix yourself for reasons of precaution with the CSS concept Flashes yellow if an error was detected that you can fix yourself with the CSS concept Does not light up when the supervised components are OK If the event is still acute after a power cycle the indicator is activated after the restart The indicator also lights up in standby mode ...

Page 42: ...rence Manual No Indicator Description 1 LAN link transfer Steady green signal when a LAN connection exists Remains dark when no LAN connection exists 2 LAN speed For System LAN Steady yellow signal in the event of a LAN transfer rate of 1 Gbit s Steady green signal in the event of a LAN transfer rate of 100 Mbit s Remains dark in the event of a LAN transfer rate of 10 Mbit s For Management LAN Ste...

Page 43: ...connect the server node from the mains voltage To completely disconnect it from the mains voltage remove the power plug s from the socket s Do not move strike or shake the server node when it is turned on This can damage the hard disk in the server node and cause data loss Turn the server node on when the temperature is in its operating environment range 10 C 40 C For details on the operating envi...

Page 44: ...market please refer to はじめにお読みください Ê Insert ServerView Suite DVD in the DVD drive Ê Follow the on screen instructions see also section Configuring the server node on page 46 System already installed The server node is switched on performs a system test and boots the operating system I In the case of configurations with a large memory size the boot process may be prolonged and the screen may remain...

Page 45: ... by holding down the On Off button approximately 4 5 seconds V CAUTION There is a risk that data may be lost iRMC S4 iRMC S4 offers various options for switching the server on and off e g via the Power On Off page of the iRMC S4 Web interface V CAUTION when turning the power off Windows Server 2008 The operation of the power switch can be specified as Do Nothing Stand by Hibernate and Shutdown dep...

Page 46: ...wnloaded free of charge from the Internet The overview page showing the online documentation available on the Internet can be found using the URL for EMEA market http manuals ts fujitsu com The PRIMERGY server documentation can be accessed using the x86 Servers navigation option For the Japanese market please use the URL http jp fujitsu com platform server primergy manual I For RAID management use...

Page 47: ...e sure that none of the servers from your network has been dedicated to be a PXE server Ê Press the On Off button item 2 in figure 3 on page 39 Your PRIMERGY CX2550 M1 server node will boot from the local disk image Ê Follow the on screen instructions iSCSI boot iSCSI Internet SCSI is a protocol for linking servers and data storage facilities similar to the Fibre Channel Protocol FCP iSCSI means S...

Page 48: ...agents that contain abrasives or may corrode plastic Ensure that no liquid enters the system Ensure that the ventilation areas of the server node and the monitor are clear Do not use any cleaning sprays including flammable types It may cause a device failure or a fire Clean the keyboard and the mouse with a disinfecting cloth Wipe the server node and monitor casing with a dry cloth If particularly...

Page 49: ...7 1 BIOS Setup security functions The Security menu in BIOS Setup offers various options for protecting your data from unauthorized access By combining these options you can also achieve optimum protection for your system I A detailed description of the Security menu and how to assign passwords can be found in the D3343 BIOS Setup Utility for FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY CX2550 M1 Reference Manual ...

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Page 51: ...cator remains dark after you switch on your device Power cable incorrectly connected Ê Make sure that the power cable s is are correctly connected to the server node and the grounded power outlet s Power supply overloaded Ê Disconnect the server node power plug s from the grounded power outlet s Ê Wait a few minutes before you plug it them into the grounded power outlet s again Ê Switch on your se...

Page 52: ...nitor Power cable or monitor cable not connected Ê Switch off the monitor and the server node Ê Check whether the power cable is properly connected to the monitor and to the grounded power outlet Ê Check whether the monitor cable is properly connected to the server node and monitor if it is plugged in with a connector If a separate graphics card is installed in the server node then the monitor cab...

Page 53: ...rrect horizontal frequency for your monitor and follow the procedure accordingly 8 5 No screen display or display drifts The wrong horizontal frequency or resolution has been selected for the monitor or for the application program Ê Find out which horizontal frequency your monitor screen supports You will find the horizontal frequency also known as line frequency or horizontal deflection frequency...

Page 54: ... still wrong after the server node has been switched off and back on again replace the lithium battery for a description refer to the FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY CX2550 M1 Server Node Upgrade and Maintenance Manual or contact our customer service team 8 7 System will not boot The system will not boot after installing a new hard disk drive SAS configuration incorrect Ê Check the settings for the hard d...