RX2540 M2
Upgrade and Maintenance Manual
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Basic software procedures
DVD:
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Switch on the server.
Ê
Right after switching on the server, insert the Update DVD into the
DVD drive and close the tray.
USB:
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Connect the USB stick to the server.
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Switch on the server.
If the server does not boot from DVD or USB stick, proceed as follows:
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Reboot the server, e.g. by pressing the reset button on the front or
switching the server off and then on again after a few seconds.
Ê
Once the server has been started, press
[F12]
to enter the boot menu.
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Use the
Ê
and
Ë
cursor keys to select your DVD drive or USB stick as
boot device and press
[ENTER]
.
The server will now boot from the Update DVD or USB stick.
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After the boot process is complete, select your preferred GUI language.
The Update Manager Express main window will be displayed.
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Finish the intended maintenance task.
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For further information, refer to the "Local System Update for
PRIMERGY Servers" user guide.
Using PrimeCollect
To start PrimeCollect, proceed as follows:
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Before using PrimeCollect in an offline environment, properly shut down the
server and disconnect all external I/O connections (like LAN, FC or SAS
cables) from the system. Only keep mouse, keyboard, video cable and AC
power cord connected.
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Ensure that all external I/O connections are uniquely identified so that
you can reconnect them into their original locations after concluding
the task.
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Switch on the server.
Ê
Right after switching on the server, insert the ServerView Suite DVD into the
DVD drive and close the drive tray.
If the server does not boot from DVD, proceed as follows:
Summary of Contents for PRIMERGY RX2540 M2
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