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PRIMERGY RX800 S2/S3 Server   

Options Guide

Joachim Pichol
Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Paderborn
33094 Paderborn
e-mail: email: manuals@fujitsu-siemens.com
Tel.: 05251 14888-18
Fax: (++49) 700 / 372 00001
 
Sprachen:  En          

Edition March 2007

Summary of Contents for PRIMERGY RX800 S2

Page 1: ...ERGY RX800 S2 S3 Server Options Guide Joachim Pichol Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Paderborn 33094 Paderborn e mail email manuals fujitsu siemens com Tel 05251 14888 18 Fax 49 700 372 00001 Sprachen En Edition March 2007 ...

Page 2: ... To ensure a consistently high quality standard and user friendliness this documentation was created to meet the regulations of a quality management system which complies with the requirements of the standard DIN EN ISO 9001 2000 cognitas Gesellschaft für Technik Dokumentation mbH www cognitas de Copyright and Trademarks cognitas Gesellschft für Technik Dokumentation mbH 2007 Pfad D Aktuelles_Proj...

Page 3: ...4 2 Opening the cover 21 4 3 Removing the bezel 23 5 Main memory 25 5 1 Fitting rules 26 5 2 Upgrading exchanging main memory 28 5 3 Installing a memory card 29 6 Processors 31 6 1 Installing additional processors 32 6 2 Replacing the processor 38 7 Adapters 41 7 1 Installing adapters 42 7 2 Installing a ServeRAID 8i adapter 42 8 Completion 45 8 1 Closing the server 45 8 2 Mounting the server in t...

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Page 5: ...on with four nodes can be assembled The assembly procedure is described in the Operating Manual Generally speaking base unit and extension unit upgrade and conversion is done in the same way However there are exceptions to this rule which are explained in the appropriate chapter s 1 1 Documentation overview I PRIMERGY manuals are available in PDF format on the ServerBooks CD which is part of the P...

Page 6: ...r PRIMERGY RX800 S3 PDF file available on the ServerBooks CD supplied Service Supplement for PRIMERGY RX800 S2 S3 PDF file available on the ServerBooks CD supplied RemoteView Management Board RSA II User Manual PDF file available on the ServerBooks CD supplied ServeRAID 8i HDD Controller User Manual PDF file available on the ServerBooks CD supplied ServerView Suite includes the ServerStart CD the ...

Page 7: ...scribed in chapter Main memory on page 25 I The hot plug memory card exchange and upgrade procedure is described in the Operating Manual Processors In the basic configuration base extension unit the system comes with two microprocessors You can install up to four microprocessors to further enhance performance and symmetric multiprocessing SMP capability You may only use processors of the same type...

Page 8: ...nal disk arrays If you want to connect additional external disk arrays up to four 2 channel PCI RAID adapters may optionally be installed per scalable partition PCI Fibre Channel adapters Up to four 1 channel Fibre Channel PCI adapters for subsystems and SAN Storage Area Network may optionally be installed per scalable partition Single port or dual port PCI LAN adapters The server comes with an in...

Page 9: ...i adapter is optionally available However in a multi node configuration a maximum of two adapters is allowed to handle up to 12 hard disk drives I In a 16 way configuration a ServeRAID 8i adapter is installed in both base units Consequently no more optional adapters are allowed for any of the two extension units ServeRAID 8i upgrade is described in chapter Adapters on page 41 I An BBU Battery Back...

Page 10: ... manual Italics indicate commands menu items or software programs Quotation marks indicate names of chapters and terms that need to be emphasized Ê indicates an activity that must be performed V CAUTION indicates that if you ignore the information given at this point your health the correct functioning of your system or the security of your data may be at risk I indicates supplementary information...

Page 11: ...rtant notes on page 9ff Ê Make sure that all the manuals you need see Documentation overview on page 1 are available printing out the PDF files if necessary You will definitely need the Operating Manual for the server Ê Shut down the server correctly switch it off unplug all connectors remove the server from the rack and open the server as described in the chapter Preparation on page 19ff Ê Extend...

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Page 13: ...questions as to whether you can set up the device in your particular environment please contact your sales outlet or our customer service center V CAUTION The activities described in this manual may only be performed by specialist technical personnel Equipment repairs must only be performed by qualified staff Any unauthorized opening or improper repairs could endanger the user through electric sho...

Page 14: ... in packaging which protects it from knocks and jolts Installation and operation V CAUTION If the rack model is integrated in an installation that receives power from an industrial public power supply network with the IEC309 connector the public power supply protection must comply with the requirements for the non industrial power supply networks for the type A connector The server automatically a...

Page 15: ... account Route the cables in such a way that they do not form a potential hazard tripping and cannot be damaged When connecting the device refer to the relevant notes in the Operating Manual Do not connect or disconnect any data transmission cables during a thunderstorm lightning hazard Be careful to ensure that no objects e g jewelry paper clips etc or liquids get inside the device electric shock...

Page 16: ...tning symbol may only be opened removed or exchanged by authorized qualified personnel Exception You may exchange hot plug power supply units If you cause a defect on the device by installing or exchanging system extensions the warranty will be invalidated You may only set the resolutions and refresh rates specified in the Operating Manual for your monitor Otherwise you may damage the monitor If y...

Page 17: ... of the drive cause damage to the device and be thrown out of the device therefore causing injury to uncovered body parts particularly the face or neck I To protect the CD DVD drive and prevent mechanical damage as well as premature wearing of the CDs DVDs you should observe the following advice Only insert the CDs DVDs in the drive when needed and remove them after use Store the CDs DVDs in suita...

Page 18: ...ninstalling components You must always 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 touc...

Page 19: ...s and thus reduces the harm done to the environment Notes on Saving Energy Devices that do not have to be on permanently should not be switched on until they need to be used and should be switched off during long breaks and on completion of work Notes on Dealing with Consumables Please dispose of printer consumables and batteries in accordance with local government regulations Do not throw batteri...

Page 20: ...se the country specific return and collection systems available to you see Local Contacts on page 17 The return of used devices which pose a health or safety risk for human beings due to soiling during use may be refused Reuse recycling and utilisation By actively using the offered return and collection systems you make your contribution to the reuse recycling and utilisation of electrical electro...

Page 21: ...plies to Germany Private consumers can return batteries at the point of sale or the immediate vicinity thereof free of charge exception starter batteries The final consumer is obligated to return defective or used batteries to the seller or to the return points established for this purpose Local Contacts For details on take back and reuse of devices and consumables within Europe contact your Fujit...

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Page 23: ...er plugs and disconnect all cables 4 1 Removing the server from the rack In the majority of cases it makes sense to remove the server from the rack V CAUTION At least two people are needed to lift the server off the telescopic rails The rack may tip over if more than one heavy unit is being removed Figure 4 Removing the server from the rack Ê Undo the knurled screws 1 and pull the server carefully...

Page 24: ...sport handles are no longer at hand carry the server by the front handles and by the rear of the chassis Figure 5 Lifting the server off the telescopic rails Ê Release the retention latch on both telescopic rails lift the server off the rails and carry it to a location with a clean surface Ê Remove the blue handles by unscrewing their wheels I Alternatively you may rotate the blue handles to a dow...

Page 25: ...I The following steps require only one person To remove the cover complete the following steps Ê Lift the cover release latch see figure 6 Figure 6 Removing the cover server front shown without bezel The cover slides to the rear approximately 13 mm 0 5 inch ...

Page 26: ...f the server With the exception of the microprocessor tray all other server components are now accessible see figure 7 Figure 7 Server with cover open and components accessible Ê If microprocessors are to be upgraded or exchanged please proceed to the following section Removing the bezel on page 23 fans 92 mm power supplies fans 80 mm PCI X cards memory cards A B ServeRAID 8i adapter ...

Page 27: ...ge Therefore if other components are planned for installation leave the bezel in its place To remove the bezel please proceed as follows Ê Grasp the bezel with both hands at the top and bottom edges of the chassis see arrows in figure 8 and pull the bezel away from the server Figure 8 Removing the bezel server shown without side parts ...

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Page 29: ...ating Manual supplied with the server The server supports 333 MHz 1 8V 240 pin PC2 3200 single ranked double data rate DDR II registered synchronous dynamic random access memory SDRAM with error correcting code ECC DIMMs These DIMMs must be compatible with the latest PC2 3200 SDRAM Registered DIMM specifications DIMMs with a capacity of 2 GB and 4 GB are allowed Each system board supports a maximu...

Page 30: ...port memory mirroring To use the hot add and hot swap memory features you must recon figure your server using the Configuration Setup Utility program You can configure your server to use memory mirroring and memory scrubbing For more details on software memory configuration see the Operating Manual The following illustration shows how to install a DIMM on a memory card The installation procedure i...

Page 31: ... order shown in table 2 You must install at least one pair of DIMMs on each memory card I Add odd numbered DIMMs to each available memory card first then add the even numbered pairs Memory cards A and B are contained in the basic configuration see double lines in the table In memory card A DIMM pair 1 and 3 memory bank 1 is included in the basic configuration of each base unit or extension unit Me...

Page 32: ...open retention levers etc Ê Place the memory card on a flat static protective surface with the DIMM connectors facing up Ê Open the retaining clips on each end of the DIMM connector see figure 10 V CAUTION To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors open and close the clips gently Ê If an existing DIMM is to be replaced gently pull it out of the connector Figure 10 R...

Page 33: ...ocked position when the DIMM is seated in the connector If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips the DIMM has not been correctly inserted open the retaining clips remove the DIMM and then reinsert it Ê Install the memory card see next section 5 3 Installing a memory card Ê Make sure that the locking lever on the edge of the memory card is fully open and insert the memory card int...

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Page 35: ...ket place it on an insulated antistatic surface with the smooth side down Never slide a processor over a surface Each microprocessor socket must be populated with either a micropro cessor baffle or a heat sink and microprocessor to ensure the server operates properly The basic configuration includes two microprocessors no 1 and 2 on the system board Microprocessors must be installed in the order s...

Page 36: ...stem board can be upgraded to include up to four processors V CAUTION Always use processors of the same type All processors must have the same frequency and cache size Preparation removing cover fans and memory cards Ê Follow the instructions in chapter Preparation on page 19ff Ê Remove all fans and memory cards from the server see figure 13 Figure 13 Removing fans and memory cards server front sh...

Page 37: ...l out the microprocessor tray until it stops and then reposition your hands to grasp the body of the tray Ê Press in on the retention latches on each side of the tray then pull the tray out the rest of the way Figure 14 Removing the microprocessor tray server front shown without bezel Microprocessor tray lever Microprocessor tray lever Microprocessor tray retention latch both sides of tray Air baf...

Page 38: ...es_Projekt PRIMERGY RX800S3 og_rx800s3_us RX800S2uS3_og_us k06 Removing the baffles Ê Lift the air baffle out of the microprocessor tray see figure 15 Figure 15 Removing the air baffle out of the microprocessor tray F R O N T Heat sink Microprocessor Microprocessor baffle VRM 4 Air baffle F R O N T F R O N T F R O N T ...

Page 39: ... Press down on one side of the heat sink retention clip to release it from the side of the socket then repeat the process on the opposite side Ê Rotate the heat sink retention clip forward to its fully open position Ê Remove the protective cover tape or label from the surface of the micropro cessor socket if any is present Ê Lift the microprocessor release lever to the fully open position approxi ...

Page 40: ... excessive force when pressing it into the socket Ê Position the microprocessor over the microprocessor socket as shown in the following illustration Carefully press the microprocessor into the socket Figure 18 Inserting the microprocessor into the socket Ê Close the microprocessor release lever to secure the microprocessor Ê Remove the heat sink from its package and remove the cover from the bott...

Page 41: ...raight down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the VRM simultaneously The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the VRM is seated in the connector Reinstalling the microprocessor tray fans and memory cards Reinstall all components in reverse order Ê Install the air baffle in the microprocessor tray Ê Place the air baffle on top of the heat sinks and the microproce...

Page 42: ...s of the processor to be replaced see figure 16 on page 35 remove its heat sink I The thermal adhesive material securing the heat sink to the micropro cessor might have formed a strong bond Gently rotate the heat sink back and forth to help break this bond When the heat sink moves back and forth easily the bond is broken Ê Remove the old microprocessor from the microprocessor socket V CAUTION If a...

Page 43: ...the heat sink I Use a clean area of the cleaning pad to wipe the thermal grease from the microprocessor make sure that all of the thermal grease is removed Ê Dispose of the cleaning pad after all of the thermal grease is removed Ê Use the thermal grease syringe to place 16 uniformly spaced dots of 0 01 mL each on the top of the microprocessor see figure 19 I 0 01mL is one tick mark on the syringe ...

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Page 45: ...d PCI X adapters In addition to the six PCI X slots there is a dedicated PCI X slot for the ServeRAID 8i HDD adapter see Installing a ServeRAID 8i adapter on page 42 The following illustration shows the connectors on the PCI X board Figure 20 PCI X connectors slots PCI X slot 6 266 MHz 64 bit PCI X slot 5 266 MHz 64 bit PCI X slot 4 266 MHz 64 bit PCI X slot 3 266 MHz 64 bit PCI X slot 2 266 MHz 6...

Page 46: ...down during the installation procedure no operating system prerequisites and other restrictions apply and may thus be skipped in the Operating Manual description Ê Follow the instructions in chapter Completion on page 45ff 7 2 Installing a ServeRAID 8i adapter V CAUTION If you plan to install a ServeRAID 8i adapter in a server that contains data back up the data first When the ServeRAID 8i adapter...

Page 47: ...erveRAID 8i adapter by the top edge or upper corners of the adapter and remove it from the package using the plastic handle Ê Plug the battery cable into its power source on the adapter card see figure 21 I An BBU Battery Backup Unit is integrated in the ServeRAID 8 i adapter to protect its memory contents in the event of a power failure Lithium battery exchange is described in the Service Supplem...

Page 48: ... the metal locking clasp is at the rear of the server then press the ServeRAID 8i adapter firmly into the connector see figure 22 V CAUTION Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the server or the ServeRAID 8i adapter Figure 22 Installing a ServeRAID 8i adapter Ê Re connect the cables to the connectors on the I O board Ê Follow the instructions in chapter Completion on page 45ff A C D C ServeR...

Page 49: ...rver Ê Place the cover release latch in the open up position see figure 23 Figure 23 Mounting the housing cover Ê Insert the bottom tabs of the top cover into the matching slots in the server chassis see arrows in figure 23 Ê Press down on the cover release latch to lock the cover in place Ê Replace the bezel if you removed it ...

Page 50: ...X800S3 og_rx800s3_us RX800S2uS3_og_us k08 8 2 Mounting the server in the rack The following steps are described in the Operating Manual in the chapter Installing the Server Ê Install the server in the rack I This step requires at least two persons Ê Connect the cables and the power cords Ê Plug in the power plugs and switch the server on ...

Page 51: ...s Institute ASR R Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart BBU Battery Backup Unit BIOS Basic Input Output System BMC Baseboard Management Controller BTU British Thermal Unit CC Cache Coherency CD Compact Disk CD ROM Compact Disk Read Only Memory CHS Cylinder Head Sector CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor ...

Page 52: ...cessing Unit DC Direct Current DDR Double Data Rate DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DIP Dual Inline Package DMA Direct Memory Access DMI Desktop Management Interface DVD Digital Versatile Disk ECC Errror Checking and Correcting ECP Extended Capabilities Port EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory EFI Extensible Firmware Interface EIA Electronic Industries Alliance ...

Page 53: ...arallel Port EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory ESD ElectroStatic Discharge FAT File Allocation Table FPC Front Panel Controller FRU Field Replaceable Unit FSB Front Side Bus GAM Global Array Manager GUI Graphical User Interface HDD Hard Disk Drive HSC Hot Swap Controller HU Height Unit ...

Page 54: ...uit I O Input Output ICM Intelligent Chassis Management ID Identification IDE Integrated Drive Electronics IEC International Electrotechnical Commission IME Integrated Mirroring Enhanced IPMI Intelligent Platform Management Interface IRQ Interrupt Request Line LAN Local Area Network LBA Logical Block Address LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode LP Low Profile ...

Page 55: ...ti Mode Faser NMI Non Maskable Interrupt NTFS New Technology File System NVRAM Non Volatile Random Access Memory OS Operating System PAM Promise Array Management PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PDA Prefailure Detection and Analysing PDF Portable Data Format POST Power ON Self Test PS 2 Personal System 2 ...

Page 56: ...triction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances Waste from Electric and Electronic Equipment EU Directive ROM Read Only Memory RoMB RAID on Mother Board RSA Remote Service Adapter RSB Remote Service Board RTC Real Time Clock RTDS Remote Test und Diagnose System SAF TE SCSI Accessed Fault Tolerance Enclosures SAN Storage Area Network SAS Serial Attached SCSI SATA Serial Advanced Technology Atta...

Page 57: ...chronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SEL System Event Log S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology SMI System Management Interrupt SSU System Setup Utility SVGA Super Video Graphics Adapter USB Universal Serial Bus VGA Video Graphics Adapter VRM Voltage Regulator Module WEEE Waste from Electric and Electronic Equipment EU Directive ...

Page 58: ...54 Abbreviations cognitas Gesellschft für Technik Dokumentation mbH 2007 Pfad D Aktuelles_Projekt PRIMERGY RX800S3 og_rx800s3_us RX800S2uS3_og_us abk WOL Wakeup on LAN ZCR Zero Channel RAID ...

Page 59: ...ilable on the Internet can be found via the URL http manuals fujitsu siemens com choose industry standard servers 1 Safety Technical Manual 2 Ergonomics Technical Manual 3 Warranty Technical Manual 4 PRIMERGY RX800 S3 Operating Manual 5 PRIMERGY RX800 S2 S3 Service Supplement 6 PRIMERGY RX800 S2 S3 RemoteView Management Board RSA II User Manual 7 PRIMERGY RX800 S2 S3 ServeRAID 8i HDD Controller Us...

Page 60: ...kt PRIMERGY RX800S3 og_rx800s3_us RX800S2uS3_og_us lit 10 PRIMERGY ServerView Suite ServerView S2 Server Management User Manual 11 PRIMERGY ServerView Suite ServerView Server Management User Manual 12 19 Inch Rack Technical Manual 13 DataCenter Rack Technical Manual 14 PRIMECENTER Rack Technical Manual ...

Page 61: ...on material 2 L legend 6 light emitting diode LED 13 lithium battery replacing 12 M main memory 28 memory modules 28 N notational conventions 6 note on the laser 13 P processor replacing 38 upgrading 3 32 R RAM upgrading 3 removing housing cover 21 replacing battery 12 lithium battery 12 memory modules 28 processor 38 S saving energy 15 sticker 15 T target group 1 U upgrading accessible drives 3 c...

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Page 65: ...S3 Server Options Guide Comments Suggestions Corrections Submitted by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH User Documentation 33094 Paderborn Germany Fax 49 700 372 00001 email manuals fujitsu siemens com http manuals fujitsu siemens com ...

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