Page 1 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Areas Covered Before Reading This Manual This section explains the notes for your safety and conventions used in this manual. Make sure to read this section. Chapter 1 Overview This chapter explains component names and basic operations of this server, as well as an overview of the software provided with this server.
Page 2: For Your Safety
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 occur as a result of the data loss for any reason, except for items covered under warranty.
Page 3 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Remarks ■ Warning Descriptions Various symbols are used throughout this manual. These are used to emphasize important points for your safety and that of others. The following are the symbols and their meanings. Ignoring this symbol could be potentially lethal. Ignoring this symbol may lead to physical injury and/or damage the server or hardware options.
Page 4 ■ Screen Shots and Figures Screen shots and figures are used as visual aids throughout this manual. Windows, screens, and file names may vary depending on the server. Figures in this manual may not show cables that are actually connected for convenience of explanation. ■...
Page 5: Reference Information
■ 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.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 RX200 S2 ..........14 1.2 Supplied Software .
Page 8 3.1.3 RAID wizard ..........59 3.1.4 Disk wizard .
Page 9 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting ..... . 128 5.1.1 How to Obtain Memory Dump For Windows Server 2003 ...128 5.1.2 How to Obtain Memory Dump For Windows 2000 Server .
Page 10 7.4 Installing Memory Modules ......174 7.4.1 Where to Install the Memory Modules ......175 7.4.2 Installable Memory Modules and Notes .
Page 11 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.2.15 LAN Setting Submenu ........229 8.2.16 Console Redirection Submenu .
Page 12 9.9 Maintenance Service ....... . . 285 9.9.1 Maintenance Service ........285 9.9.2 Contacting Maintenance Support .
Page 13: Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview This chapter explains component names and basic operations of this server, as well as an overview of the software provided with this server.In addition, the workflow, from placing the server to starting the operation, is also described. 1.1 RX200 S2 .
Page 14: Rx200 S2
Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 RX200 S2 This server has the following features. ■ High Reliability ● Advanced Memory Protection Function The server supports the Chipkill function using PC2-3200-compliant memory (DDR2 400 SDRAM) to enable data recovery in the event of a memory error. ●...
Page 15 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ High-speed Processing ● 64-bit Intel® Xeon™ Processors The server can have up to two 64-bit Intel® Xeon™ processors for high-speed data processing (one processor in standard servers). The server supports the Hyper-Threading function that uses one physical CPU as two logical CPUs, providing high-efficiency and high-speed processing.
Page 16: Supplied Software
Chapter 1 Overview 1.2 Supplied Software ServerStart for supporting setup and high reliability tools for avoiding problems during server operation are supplied with this server. 1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart ServerStart is a setup support tool that helps to install PRIMERGY. It offers easy server installation and proper installation of recommended drivers.
Page 17 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ● 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.
Page 18: Network Configuration
Chapter 1 Overview ● Tool Bar In Guided Mode / Expert Mode Brings you to Brings you to Changes the size Ends ServerStart. the next page. the previous page. of icons. Brings you to Brings you up Resets the status ON/OFF of the tree display is set.
Page 19: High Reliability Tools
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ 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. ■...
Page 20: Installing High Reliability Tools
Chapter 1 Overview ■ System Diagnosis Support Tools The system diagnosis support tool is for supporting system diagnosis during normal operation or in the event of trouble. ● Solving Problems Early [DSNAP] DSNAP is a command line utility that collects all the failure investigation information. System file configuration information, major registry settings, and event logs can be collected easily from the command line.
Page 21: Component Names And Functions
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 1.3 Component Names and Functions This section explains the component names and functions of the server. 1.3.1 Server (Front View) gh i a Power supply unit LED table: Power supply unit status LED status Power supply unit status Lights green The unit is operating normally.
Page 22 Chapter 1 Overview g System identification LED (ID) This LED is used for maintenance. When pressing this button, the front and rear system identification LEDs are lit blue so that the locations of devices being maintained can be determined. Also, the [System Identification LED Display] button of ServerView can be used to light them. h Hard disk access display LED ( ) This LED lights green when data is being written to or read from the hard disk.
Page 23: Server (Rear View)
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide o USB connector ( Connects peripheral equipment conforming to the USB standard (2.0 or 1.1). p 3.5-inch storage bay Contains an internal hard disk unit. q Inlet AC power cables are plugged in. 1.3.2 Server (Rear View) b c d a LAN connector A ( An Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable is plugged in.
Page 24: Power Supply Unit Led
Chapter 1 Overview d System identification LED ( This LED is used for maintenance. When pressing this button, the front and rear system identification LEDs are lit blue so that the locations of devices being maintained can be determined. Also, the [System Identification LED Display] button of ServerView can be used to light them.
Page 25: Server (Internal)
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 1.3.3 Server (Internal) a PCI slot Contains extension cards that enhance the server functions. Expansion cards with the PCI bus interface can be installed in the PCI slots. b Memory slot Contains memory. c CPU socket Install the CPU.
Page 26: Baseboard
Chapter 1 Overview 1.3.4 Baseboard [Rear] [Front] a Memory slot Contains memory. One memory bank consists of Slots A and B on this server. Be sure to install a pair of memory modules. b CPU socket 0 c CPU socket 1 Install the CPU.
Page 27 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide k Internal power connector An internal power supply cable is plugged in when a remote service board is installed.For more ● details, refer to " Remote Service Board" ( pg.182) in "7.5.2 Installable Expansion Cards and Notes".
Page 28: Standard Operations
Chapter 1 Overview 1.4 Standard Operations This section explains standard server operations, including how to turn the server on/ off and to insert/remove a floppy disk. 1.4.1 Opening the Rack Door This section explains how to open the front and rear doors of the 40U standard rack. Refer to the manual included with the rack for procedures on opening other rack doors.
Page 29 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Turn the handle in the direction of the arrow and pull it forward. Turn and then pull ■ Opening the Rear Door Turn the rack key and pull the rack handle up.
Page 30: Turning On The Server
When operating the device outside of this operating environment, the server may operate improperly, damage data etc. Furthermore, Fujitsu cannot be held responsible for any related damage, malfunction, or loss of data, etc. • The fans rotate at high speed immediately after the server is turned on, but this is not defective.
Page 31 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Open the rack door. "1.4.1 Opening the Rack Door" (pg.28) Make sure that the floppy disk drive and CD-ROM drives are empty. Turn on the display and peripheral devices. Press the power switch on the front of the server. The power switch lights green.
Page 32: Turning Off The Server
Chapter 1 Overview 1.4.3 Turning Off the Server • In the event of smoke or sparks, immediately unplug the electric cord. Failure to do so may lead to a fire or electrocution. • When turning off the server, be sure to follow the procedures described in this section.
Page 33: Inserting And Ejecting A Floppy Disk
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Cautions for Turning the Power On/Off (for a Windows OS) • For Windows Server 2003 "Do Nothing", "Prompt Input", "Standby", "Hibernation", or "Shutdown" can be specified as the operating mode of the power switch in the OS settings (normally, "Shutdown" is specified). •...
Page 34: Inserting And Ejecting A Cd-Rom
Chapter 1 Overview ■ Ejecting the Floppy Disk Make sure that the floppy disk access LED is off. Press the floppy disk eject button. The floppy disk is ejected. Floppy disk access LED Floppy disk eject button • Do not eject the floppy disk while the floppy disk access LED is on. The data stored on the floppy disk may be damaged.
Page 35 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Cautions for Handling CD-ROMs • When removing the disk from the case, pull the disk up while pressing the center holder of the case as shown in the figure below. • Hold the CR-ROM on its edge to avoid contact with the disk surface. •...
Page 36 Chapter 1 Overview Place the CD-ROM at the center of the tray. While supporting the CD-ROM tray, push the tray until it clicks into position. Label side up CD-ROM tray If the CD-ROM is placed improperly when the tray is pushed into the unit, the CD-ROM or the drive may be damaged.
Page 37: Workflow
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 1.5 Workflow Use the following workflow from server installation to start of operation. Installing the server Referring to "Safety Precautions" and "Start Guide", install the server to a suitable place. Preparing the server - Install internal options - Set hardware Referring to "2.1 Preparation on the server", "Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options", and "Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities", prepare the server.
Page 38 Chapter 1 Overview...
Page 39 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation This chapter explains the preparation on the server and cautions necessary before OS installation. Please read this chapter before starting installation. 2.1 Preparation on the Server ......2.2 Selecting the Installation Method .
Page 40: Chapter 2 Checking Before Os Installation
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.1 Preparation on the Server Before starting installation, install internal options to the server and perform necessary hardware settings. 2.1.1 Installing Internal Options Internal options are classified into those that must be installed before the OS installation and those that must be installed after the OS installation.
Page 41: Lan Cable
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Cautions for Installing a Memory Module This server supports up to 16GB of memory. However, the maximum installable size varies depending on the OS. Furthermore, since the server uses part of the memory as PCI resources, the maximum available size is limited.
Page 42: Hardware Settings
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.1.2 Hardware Settings Before starting installation, set necessary hardware, such as the BIOS Setup Utility. ■ BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility must be set in the following cases. For details on how to set the BIOS Setup Utility, refer to "...
Page 43: Scsi Setup Utility
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and turn off the server. You can turn the power on/off from a client (via a LAN) by utilizing the Wakeup on LAN (WOL) function. This function is enabled at the time of purchase. For more details, refer to "5.5.5 Turning the Power On/Off via a LAN"...
Page 44: Selecting The Installation Method
To set up multiple servers with the same model and configuration, refer to "3.5 Installation on Multiple (the Second and Subsequent) Servers" ( pg.104). Linux For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY What OS will you use? website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 45: Precautions On Installation
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 2.3 Precautions on Installation Read the following notes before starting OS installation. 2.3.1 Installation Partition Size For installation using ServerStart, the installation partition size can be set as follows, depending on the OS to be installed and format. table: Installation Partition Size Available size Windows Server 2003...
Page 46: Notes On Configuring Raid
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.3.2 Notes on Configuring RAID Take the following notes when you configure a RAID system. ■ Hardware Configuration • Only internal hard disk units can be used. • Be sure to use hard disk units of the same model and with the same capacity. •...
Page 47: Cautions For Using Serverstart
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 2.3.4 Cautions for Using ServerStart ■ Operating ServerStart Most ServerStart operations are performed with the mouse. Items may not be moved with the [Tab] key or cursor keys. Be sure to use the mouse when operating ServerStart. ■...
Page 48: Expansion Cards Supported By Serverstart
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.3.5 Expansion Cards Supported by ServerStart ServerStart supports automatic driver installation for the following expansion cards. table: Automatic Expansion Card Driver Installation Name Model Onboard FDD/IDE Onboard SCSI Onboard LAN Onboard VGA RAID Ctrl 2-Channel 128 MB w/ BBU PG-142E3 Fibre Channel Controller PG-FC106...
Page 49: Preparation For Using Serverstart On A Client Computer
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 2.4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer When using the preconfiguration mode for setting installation information in advance or when creating a driver disk using the FloppyBuilder function, install ServerStart on the client computer. ●...
Page 50 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation Click [Next]. The [License Agreement] window appears. Select [I accept the license agreement] and click [Next]. The [User Information] window appears. The setting for this item cannot be changed. Enter the user information of the software and click [Next]. The [Installation Folder] window appears.
Page 51: Uninstalling Serverstart
Select [Fujitsu ServerStart] and click [Remove] (or [Modify]). When the uninstallation is executed successfully, Fujitsu ServerStart is deleted. If [ServerStart - remote installation] has been installed using ServerStart, "FjPXEServer" seems undeleted. Leave it and complete the operation.
Page 52 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation...
Page 53 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart This chapter explains how to install the OS in the server using ServerStart. 3.1 Guided Mode ....... . . 3.2 Preconfiguration Mode .
Page 54: Chapter 3 Os Installation Using Serverstart
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1 Guided Mode In guided mode, follow the wizard to specify hardware configuration and the OS to be installed, save the information necessary for installation in a configuration file, and install the OS. 3.1.1 Starting Up the Guided Mode Start up the guided mode.
Page 55 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide The network setting window for remote installation appears. Click [OK]. The [Initialization of ServerStart core running] window appears and unattended installation will be started. Depending on the hardware configurations, this process may take a few minutes.
Page 56 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart When the process is completed, the [Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk] window appears. Click [Build a ServerStart Floppy Disk]. Creation of a ServerStart floppy disk starts.When the creation is completed, the "Floppy disk has been created."...
Page 57 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Click [Prepare & initiate an unattended installation of (OS)]. The 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 RAID wizard Disk wizard...
Page 58: Open/Create A Configuration File
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1.2 Open/create a Configuration File Open a configuration file. Or create a new file. Click [Start have 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].
Page 59: Raid Wizard
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 3.1.3 RAID wizard Configure RAID. Click [RAID Wizard: Setting for the RAID system]. The [RAID Configuration] window appears. Only array controllers already installed are displayed. The number of hard disk units connected to the array controller is displayed. If you open a configuration file that has been created before, displayed settings may differ from the previously set values.
Page 60: Disk Wizard
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1.4 Disk wizard Create and format hard disk partitions. The disk wizard starts up with the default settings. Be sure to click [MODIFY] to check the settings. Change them as necessary. Click [Disk Wizard: Hard disk partitioning and formatting]. The [Disk Overview] window appears.
Page 61 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Add, remove, or modify partitions as necessary. Partition size of the FAT file system When "FAT" is selected in [File system] and a value equal to or more than 4095MB or "Auto- matic setting" is specified in [Partition size], the size of created partitions will be 4095MB. The following limits apply to the volume label length.
Page 62: Os Installation Wizard
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart If you are in guided mode and want to start up the disk wizard again after exiting the wizard, save the configuration file. ServerStart may restart when the disk wizard restarts. If this occurs, open the configuration file you have saved and start setting from the item where you have discontinued.
Page 63 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide The [Computer Identification] window appears. Set items and click [Next]. The [Installation Directory and Time Zone] window appears. Set items and click [Next]. The [User Information] window appears.
Page 64 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Set items and click [Next]. The [Display Settings] window appears. Set items and click [Next]. The [Network Protocol] window appears.
Page 65 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Set items and click [Next]. The [Software Components] window appears.
Page 66 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Set items and click [Next]. The [Services] window appears. Set items and click [leave wizard]. The OS installation wizard closes.
Page 67: Application Wizard
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 3.1.6 Application Wizard Specify installation of supplied applications such as high reliability tools. Click [Application Wizard: Select additional software components]. The application wizard appears. From the [Installable applications] list, select applications to be installed and click [>>].
Page 68: Close/Save The Configuration File
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1.7 Close/save the Configuration File When settings in all wizards are completed, save the configuration file. Click [Close and save Configuration File]. The [Save ServerStart Configuration File] window appears. Click [Save As]. The configuration file is saved. You can specify any name for the configuration file.
Page 69 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Click [Start now]. Clicking [Start now] deletes all disk contents and starts installation. Click [Stop] when you do not perform installation. After 10 seconds, installation starts automatically. • When RAID has been configured, the system restarts. •...
Page 70 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart When the system restarts, log on to the server using the Administrator account for the local computer. The server setup and OS installation have been completed. Refer to "Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation" ( pg.127) and perform necessary procedures before starting server operations.
Page 71: Preconfiguration Mode
When the CD has been copied on Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Professional 1. Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. When Windows NT is used, or if the CD has not been copied 1.
Page 72 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [FloppyBuilder]. The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears. Click [ServerStart Status Diskette]. A message prompting you to insert the floppy disk appears. Insert the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with the server and click [OK]. Set the ServerStart floppy disk in the write-enabled state. Creation of a ServerStart floppy disk starts.
Page 73 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Select the OS to install. The [Preparing the Installation] window appears.
Page 74: Configure Settings In Wizards
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.2.2 Configure Settings in Wizards Click the wizards to set items in the following procedures. For setting procedures, refer to description on guided mode wizards ("3.1.2 Open/create a Configuration File" ( pg.58) to "3.1.6 Application Wizard" ( pg.67)).
Page 75: Close/Save The Configuration File
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 3.2.3 Close/save the Configuration File When settings in all wizards are completed, save the configuration file. Click [Close and save Configuration File]. The [Save ServerStart Configuration File] window appears. Click [Save As]. The [ServerStart Remote Installation IP Settings] window appears. Set items when performing remote installation.
Page 76: Starting Os Installation
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 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. When you do not configure an array but will perform installation to an array-configured server, remove the array before starting up ServerStart.
Page 77 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Click [Start]. Installation starts. • When RAID has been configured, the system restarts. • If a message prompting you to insert the Service Pack CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK]. This message does not appear when Service Pack is not selected. •...
Page 78: Expert Mode
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.3 Expert Mode In expert mode, start up Disk Manager, format the installation partition, and install the Use the expert mode only when you want to perform installation while maintaining the existing partitions. Use the guided mode for normal installation. 3.3.1 Starting Up the Expert Mode Start up the expert mode.
Page 79 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Click [MS Windows Operating Systems]. The [Microsoft Windows Operating System Installation] window appears. Select the OS to install. Click [Install MS Window 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 expert mode window.
Page 80: Disk Manager
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.3.2 Disk Manager Start up Disk Manager and format the installation partition. Click [Use Disk Manager to partition and format your disk drives]. Disk Manager starts up. Format the OS installation partition. Select the OS installation partition and click →...
Page 81: Os Installation Wizard
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 3.3.3 OS Installation Wizard Set computer information, user information, and the network protocol. ServerStart can configure multiple network patterns. When configuring a domain controller, refer to "Using ServerStart to configure the Network". The setting window differs depending on the OS to be installed. The following describes operations on Windows Server 2003.
Page 82: Application Wizard
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Set items and click [leave wizard]. The display returns to the expert mode window. 3.3.4 Application Wizard Specify installation of supplied applications such as high reliability tools. For details on the application wizard, refer to "3.1.6 Application Wizard" ( pg.67). 3.3.5 Starting OS Installation Install the OS to the server.
Page 83 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Enter the file name and click [Save As]. Installation starts automatically. • If a message prompting you to insert the Service Pack CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK]. This message does not appear when Service Pack is not selected. •...
Page 84 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart When a confirmation message to restart appears, click [Restart]. The system restarts and installs high reliability tools. Installation is performed automatically. When a message on installation completion appears, press any key. Restart the system. Click [Start] →...
Page 85: Remote Installation
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 3.4 Remote Installation ServerStart supports remote installation. Before performing remote installation, be sure to read "Cautions for Remote Installation" in the online help. 3.4.1 Overview of Remote Installation Remote installation is a method to save resources necessary for installation, such as the OS and Service Pack, in a different server on the network and install them via the network.
Page 86 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart In addition to the PXE server, a "remote resource server" that stores remote resources and a "DHCP server" that performs the DHCP service are required for remote installation using a PXE server. When you have only one server, store remote resources on the PXE server to install the DHCP service. When you have multiple servers, select one for performing the DHCP service and another for storing remote resources.
Page 87: System Requirements For Remote Resource/Pxe Servers
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 3.4.2 System Requirements for Remote Resource/PXE Servers Because remote installation is performed via a network, the environment must have at least one Windows server and a local area network. In addition, the following environment is required. ■...
Page 88: Preparation Of The Pxe Server (When The Pxe Server Is Used)
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart ● Checking Server Free Space The following table shows the amount of free space required for each installation resource. table: Free Space Required for Resources Resource Required free space About 650MB ServerStart 644MB Windows Server 2003 472MB Windows 2000 Server 433MB...
Page 89 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Click [Add or Remove Windows Components]. Click the [Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)] service from [Network Services]. The DHCP service is installed. Create and configure a DHCP scope so that the IP address can be distributed. ■...
Page 90 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Select the installation folder and click [Next]. To change the installation folder, click [Browse] and select the folder. The [Select Features] window appears. Configure [ServerStart - remote installation] so that it will be installed. Clicking [Disk Cost] displays the following widow where you can check the amount of free space.
Page 91 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Click [Next]. The [contents tree] window appears. Configure the ServerStart image necessary for network startup (PXE) and click [Next]. The [User account for access to the content tree] window appears.
Page 92 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Specify the user account for the content tree and click [Next]. The [PXE Server] window appears. Select [yes] when the PXE server performs the DHCP service or select [no] when the DHCP and PXE servers are configured separately. Then click [Next]. The [PXE Server] window appears.
Page 93: Checking Services
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Click [Show Readme file]. The [Readme] window appears. Read the text. When you finish, click [ ] in the upper-right corner of the window to close the [Readme] window. Click [Next]. The image file is copied. The image file copying process takes about 10 to 20 minutes.
Page 94 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart ● Checking the DHCP Service Perform the following check only when the PXE server performs the DHCP service. On the PXE server, click [Start] → [Programs] → [Administrative Tools] → [DHCP] to start up the DHCP administrative tool. Click [Server Options] and check that the "060 ClassID"...
Page 95: Preparation Of Remote Resources
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Click the [Security] tab, add the Guest account, and set the "Read & Execute", "List Folder Contents", and "Read" access permissions. The preparation of the PXE server has been completed. Then, perform "3.4.4 Preparation of Remote Resources" ( pg.95). 3.4.4 Preparation of Remote Resources Store resources to be installed on the remote resource server (PXE server) before starting installation.
Page 96: Starting Remote Installation Using A Pxe Server
On the PXE server, start up ServerStart. If ServerStart has already been started, it is not necessary to restart it. If it is not started, click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. The [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears.
Page 97 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Click [Click here to prepare an operating system installation for a PRIMERGY Server]. The [Prepare the installation of an operating system for PRIMERGY Servers] window appears. Click [Creation of a ServerStart Configuration file for the installation of an Microsoft Windows Operating System].
Page 98 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Configure remote installation. 1. Enter the "MAC address of the target system". 2. Select the "PRIMERGY model type". 3. Specify the "Configuration file" containing the installation settings.
Page 99 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 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". Turn on the target server. It is started up via the network (PXE) and installation starts. When the resources have been copied, the "Preparation for automatic OS installation has completed."...
Page 100: Starting Remote Installation Using A Remote Resource Server
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 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.95) before starting installation. ■...
Page 101 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Checking Remote Resources Check that the remote resource server is shared properly. Start up "Command Prompt" on the remote resource server. Enter the following and press the [Enter] key. prompt:>net share Check that the created shared folder is displayed properly. For the net command, refer to Windows Help.
Page 102 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [MS Windows Operating Systems]. The [Microsoft Windows Operating System Installation] window appears. Select the OS to install and the mode. Set items in wizards and save the configuration file. For settings in wizards, refer to "3.1 Guided Mode" ( pg.54) or "3.3 Expert Mode" ( pg.78). Set items in wizards and save the configuration file.
Page 103 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 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. Eject the CD-ROM and floppy disk and click [OK]. The system restarts.
Page 104: Installation On Multiple (The Second And Subsequent) Servers
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.5 Installation on Multiple (the Second and Subsequent) Servers This chapter explains how to perform installation on multiple servers using ServerStart. By editing the configuration file created for installation on the first server, you can use it for installation on other servers of the same model and configuration.
Page 105: Installation In Guided Mode
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 3.5.2 Installation in Guided Mode Edit the configuration file and perform installation in guided mode. 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. Insert the ServerStart floppy disk copied in the preparatory procedure into the floppy disk drive and click [Create].
Page 106: Installation In Preconfiguration Mode
When the CD has been copiedon Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Professional 1. Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. When Windows NT is used, or if the CD has not been copied 1.
Page 107 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Insert the ServerStart floppy disk copied in the preparatory procedure into the floppy disk drive and click [Start here to configuration file]. The [Open ServerStart Configuration File] window appears. Specify "SerStartBatch.ini" on drive A and click [Create]. The display returns to the preconfiguration mode window.
Page 108 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart...
Page 109: Chapter 4 Manual Os Installation
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation This chapter explains how to install the OS without using ServerStart. 4.1 Creating Driver Disks ......110 4.2 Starting Manual Installation .
Page 110: Creating Driver Disks
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.1 Creating Driver Disks When installing the OS manually, it is necessary to create driver installation disks beforehand. Also, driver disks must be created when you add an expansion card during server operation. ■ Preparation for Creating Driver Disks You need floppy disks for driver disks.
Page 111: Required Driver Disks
LAN card (PG-1852/PG-1862/ Ver8.3 PG-1882L/PG-1892L) Fibre Channel Controller (PG-FC106) PG-FC106 Windows 2000/2003 Drivers Disk V5.10a10 Other expansion cards Driver supplied with the expansion card *1: Created from the ServerStart CD-ROM The latest drivers, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 112: How To Create Driver Disks
When the CD has been copied on Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Professional Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. When Windows NT is used, or if the CD has not been copied Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM into the client computer.
Page 113 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Click [OK]. The [Initialization of ServerStart core running] 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. Click [or Insert a ServerStart Floppy Disk to Start ServerStart].
Page 114 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Click [FloppyBuilder]. The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears. Click [Drivers Diskettes]. The [FloppyBuilder Driver Disk] window appears. Click the type of the driver you want to create. Click the driver disk you want to create. Follow the message and insert a floppy disk. Perform the subsequent operations according to the messages on the window.
Page 115: Starting Manual Installation
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 4.2 Starting Manual Installation This section explains the procedures for installing the OS manually. 4.2.1 Installing Windows Server 2003 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"...
Page 116 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 2. When the "Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:" message appears, insert the onboard SCSI array controller driver disk created from the ServerStart CD-ROM and press the [Enter] key. The following message appears.
Page 117: Installing Windows 2000 Server
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Install the chipset driver. 1. Insert the ServerStart 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\ChipSet\Intel\infinst_autol.exe The installation wizard starts up. 3.
Page 118 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Insert the Windows 2000 Server CD-ROM. Turn on the server and insert the Windows 2000 Server CD-ROM immediately into the CD-ROM drive. Check there are no floppy disks in the floppy disk drive. When the active area is specified on the hard disk, the following message appears.
Page 119 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Cautions on Restarting In the course of installation, a message appears to indicate that the setup program restarts. Wait until it restarts automatically. Install the chipset driver. 1. Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM into the drive of the server. When the ServerStart window appears, exit ServerStart.
Page 120: Installing Linux
To ensure stable server operation, refer to "Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools" ( pg.159) and install high reliability tools. • "Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation" ( pg.127) Perform the necessary procedures. 4.2.3 Installing Linux For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 121: Installing The Lan Driver
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 4.3 Installing the LAN Driver This section explains the procedure for installing the driver. In addition to the case where the OS is installed manually, the driver must be installed when a LAN card is added. 4.3.1 Installing the LAN Driver (Windows Server 2003) The LAN driver installation procedure differs depending on whether the network adapter was recognized during the OS installation.
Page 122: Updating Lan Drivers
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation • When a recognized network adapter is not present ■ Perform " Installing the LAN Driver" ( pg.123) on [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices]. When the LAN driver is installed to [Other devices] before updating the driver for the network adapter recognized immediately after the OS installation When driver installation starts, the following window appears.
Page 123: Installing The Lan Driver (Windows 2000 Server)
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Click [Close] to close the properties window. ■ Installing the LAN Driver Perform the following procedures on each [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices] in [Device Manager]. Insert the driver disk created from the ServerStart CD-ROM into the server. Double-click [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices].
Page 124 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Click [Device Manager]. As many [Ethernet controller] items as the installed LAN ports are displayed under [Other devices]. Double-click each [Ethernet controller] item and perform the following Steps 4 to 11 on all LAN ports. Double-click [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices].
Page 125: Latest Drivers
The "Digital signature was not found" message may appear. If it appears, click [Yes] to continue the operations. When the [Overwriting the Files] window appears, normally do not overwrite the files (select [Do not overwrite all files]). 4.3.3 Latest Drivers The latest drivers, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 126 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation...
Page 127 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation This chapter explains the operations to be performed after OS installation. Be sure to perform these operations before operating the server. 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting ....128 5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery .
Page 128: Chapter 5 Operations After Os Installation
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting Before start operating this server, configure the setting for obtaining memory dump. The setting procedure varies between Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Server. ● Memory Dump If memory dump is set, debugging information will be automatically saved when a STOP error (fatal system error) occurs in the system.
Page 129 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ● Small 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]. •...
Page 130 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Set as follows. 1. In the [Write debugging information] section, select the memory dump file type. • Small memory dump (64KB) Minimum information is recorded to the memory dump file. Each time a fatal error occurs, a new file is created in the directory specified in [Small dump directory].
Page 131 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Click the [Advanced] tab. Click [Change] in the [Virtual memory] section. The [Virtual Memory] window appears. Specify the drive where the paging file is to be created. In [Drive], select the drive where the system is installed. The selected drive is displayed in [Drive] in [Paging file size for selected drive].
Page 132: How To Obtain Memory Dump For Windows 2000 Server
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Select [Custom size] and enter a value in [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].
Page 133 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide • Required size Installed physical memory x 1.3 ● 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 to the amount of memory installed in the server, available area of 50 to 800MB is required for the paging file in the boot volume.
Page 134 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click the [Advanced] tab and click [Startup and Recovery]. The [Startup and Recovery] window appears. Set as follows. 1. In the [Write debugging information] section, select the memory dump file type. • Small memory dump (2MB or more) Minimum information is recorded to the memory dump file.
Page 135 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Paging File Setting Set up the paging file according to the following procedures. Log on to the server with administrator privileges. 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"...
Page 136 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [Change] in the [Virtual memory] section. The [Virtual Memory] window appears. Specify the drive where the paging file is to be created. In [Drive], select the drive where the system is installed. The selected drive is displayed in [Drive] in [Paging file size for selected drive]. Specify the [Initial size].
Page 137 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Restart the system. The setting is enabled after the system is restarted.
Page 138: Creating A Disk For System Recovery
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery If the installation of the OS was performed manually, create a system recovery disk. If the system file, system configuration or environment setting change at startup, etc., are damaged, such data can be reconstructed using the recovery information stored in the created system recovery disk.
Page 139: Creating A System Recovery Disk For Windows 2000 Server
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide When the process is completed, a message appears. Remove the floppy disk according to the message and put a label on it. Label example: Windows Automated System Recovery Disk: Backup.bkf, Created at 12:00 04/ 01/2003 Click [OK] to exit [Backup Utility].
Page 140: Storing The System Setting Information
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.3 Storing the System Setting Information Before starting operations, store the configuration information of the BIOS setup utility. By storing this information, the system can be recovered with the stored information in case of a system failure (such as when the information is deleted due to the drain of the built-in battery).
Page 141: How To Store The Bios Information
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 5.3.1 How to Store the BIOS Information Store the BIOS information according to the following procedures. Before starting the operation, if the "OS Boot Monitoring" function of ServerView is enabled, disable it (it is disabled by default). If you start up the system while the "OS Boot Monitoring"...
Page 142 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Turn on the server and insert the "Server Management Tools" disk into the floppy disk drive. When the DOS prompt window appears, enter the following command and press the [Enter] key. A:\SMTOOL\>biosrest.bat The following procedures differ depending on the BIOS setting to be restored. When the network startup (PXE) is disabled (disabled at the time of purchase) If the BIOS information is restored correctly, the following message appears.
Page 143: Creating Maintenance Tools
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 5.4 Creating Maintenance Tools This section explains how to create tools for maintaining the server. Maintenance tools are created with the FloppyBuilder function of ServerStart. With the FloppyBuilder function of ServerStart, you can create the following tools. •...
Page 144 When the CD has been copied on Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Professional Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. When Windows NT is used, or if the CD has not been copied Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM into the client computer.
Page 145 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Click [OK]. The [Initialization of ServerStart core running] 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. Click [or Insert a ServerStart Floppy Disk to Start ServerStart].
Page 146: Creating A Hardware Configuration Tool
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation ■ Creating a DOS Floppy Disk Start up ServerStart and confirm that the [Welcome to ServerStart] window is displayed. Click [FloppyBuilder]. The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears. Click [DOS Diskette]. Insert the prepared floppy disk by following the message. Perform the procedures following to the messages on the window.
Page 147 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 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 the disk is created, click [OK] and eject the disk.
Page 148: Notes Before Operating The Server
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.5 Notes Before Operating the Server This section explains the settings required before starting to operate the server. For the respective settings, refer to "First Step Guide". • If a LAN card was added, install a driver according to "4.3 Installing the LAN Driver" ( pg.121). •...
Page 149: Drive Letter Assignment In Expert Mode
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 5.5.3 Drive Letter Assignment in Expert Mode In expert mode, you cannot 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..."...
Page 150: Notes On Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.5.4 Notes on Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Note the following points when using an advanced uninterruptible power supply (referred to as UPS afterward). ■ UPS Shutdown Time Setting Specify enough time for the UPS power-off time (time from the shutdown direction to the actual power- off).
Page 151 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ BIOS Setup Utility Setting When power management is performed via a LAN, configure the settings as follows using the BIOS Setup Utility. This is set to "Enabled" by default. Start the BIOS Setup Utility. "8.2.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility"...
Page 152: Other Notes On Operation
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 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 for the system operation. ■...
Page 153: Lan Driver Advanced Setup
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 5.6 LAN Driver Advanced Setup ® Use Intel PROSet for LAN driver advanced setup. ® 5.6.1 Intel PROSet ® ■ Intel PROSet Installation ® If the OS is installed using ServerStart, Intel PROSet is already installed with the driver. If Windows ®...
Page 154: Cautions For Pg-1852/1862/188X/189Xlan Driver V8.3
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation • The controllers of the onboard LAN and LAN cards are as follows. table: Controller being used LAN cards Controller being used ® Onboard LAN (1000BASE-T) Intel 82547GB ® PG-1852 Intel 82540EM ® PG-1862 Intel 82546EB ®...
Page 155 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide • When the Teaming function is being used, you cannot use Windows Load Balancing Service (WLBS) and Network Load Balancing (NLB). • PG-1852 does not become a member of a Team. • If FEC/GEC type is selected, you can only use the switch for link aggregation. •...
Page 156: Vlan
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [OK]. When the Teaming setting is completed, the following virtual adapter will be created. • Intel(R) Advanced Network Services Virtual Adapter Upper protocols will be bound with the main virtual adapter. You cannot bind them with the LAN card consisting of a Team. The IP address can be set in the main virtual adapter.
Page 157: Local Address Setting
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Click [OK]. When setup of the VLAN is completed, the following virtual adapter will be created. • "Intel(R) Advanced Network Services Virtual Adapter" Upper protocols will be bound with the main virtual adapter. You cannot bind them with the LAN card consisting a VLAN.
Page 158 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation...
Page 159: Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools
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 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] ....160 6.2 Solving Problems Early [DSNAP] .
Page 160: Server Monitoring Tool [Serverview]
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools 6.1 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] ServerView constantly monitors the status of the servers' hardware in the network and provides a console with which the administrator can check the status of all the servers at a glance. In addition, if an error occurs, the administrator will be notified in real-time to take immediate action.
Page 161 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Notes on Using the Console Redirection Function On Windows Server 2003 servers, the serial port cannot be used for console redirection using RemoteControlService supplied with ServerView.For information on RemoteControlService, refer to "ServerView User's Guide".
Page 162: Solving Problems Early [Dsnap]
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools 6.2 Solving Problems Early [DSNAP] DSNAP is a tool for collectively acquiring failure investigation information such as server environment information. ■ Installing DSNAP Copy the "DSNAP.EXE" file stored in the "\PROGRAMS\Japanese\DSNAP" folder of the ServerStart CD-ROM into the server's hard disk.
Page 163 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options This chapter explains how to install internal options on this server. Contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of the "Start Guide" regarding installation and removal of internal options. 7.1 Before Installing Internal Options ....164 7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover .
Page 164: Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.1 Before Installing Internal Options The following types of internal options can be installed on this server. Expansion card Power supply unit Memory module [Front] Internal hard disk unit Internal CD-ROM drive unit When installing or removing devices, make sure to use the removed screws on the same location and devices that were last installed or removed.
Page 165 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide • Devices inside the server remain hot after shutdown. Wait for a while after shutdown before installing or removing internal options. • 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 electricity.
Page 166: Removing And Attaching The Top Cover
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover Remove the top cover to install internal options. Perform the following procedures to remove the top cover. • When removing or attaching the top cover, turn off the server and all peripheral devices.
Page 167 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Pull out the server until it locks into position. Lock • When pulling the server out or pushing it back, be careful not to pinch fingers or clothes. While pulling the locks on both sides, pull the server a little to release the locks. Release •...
Page 168 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Loosen the screw on the rear of the server. Slide the top cover slowly to the rear and lift it to remove from the server. Top cover ■ How to Attach the Top Cover To attach the top cover, simply reverse procedures in "7.2.1 How to Remove the Top Cover" ( pg.166). Notes on installing the server on the rack Pull part A on the slide rail (on both sides) toward the front of the slide rail until it stops.
Page 169: Installing A Cpu
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.3 Installing a CPU The server can have up to two CPUs by adding an optional CPU. • Before installation or removal, turn off the server and all peripheral devices. Also unplug all power cables from the server ( "1.4.3 Turning Off the Server" (pg.32)).
Page 170: Installable Cpus And Notes
● For Windows For how to change the OS, refer to "9.8 Changing OS Settings" ( pg.281). ● For Linux Customers using the Linux distribution OS are advised to refer to the following. The Fujitsu PRIMERGY website:http://primergy.fujitsu.com...
Page 171: How To Install A Cpu
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.3.3 How to Install a CPU This section explains how to install a CPU. Turn the power off and remove the top cover. "7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover" (pg.166) Touch a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity. Remove the CPU duct (1) and then the socket cover (2).
Page 172 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Install the CPU. 1. Align the pin 1 marking (small triangle) on the CPU socket with the triangle on the CPU, and insert the pins into the socket. 2. Return the socket lever to fasten the CPU. Pin 1 marking •...
Page 173: Defective Cpu Disconnection Function
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Initialize the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD). On the [Advanced] menu of the BIOS Setup Utility, set [Reset Configuration Data] to [Yes]. → [Reset Configuration Data] in "8.2.5 Advanced Menu" ( pg.215) Store the BIOS settings. "5.3 Storing the System Setting Information"...
Page 174: Installing Memory Modules
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.4 Installing Memory Modules Additional memory will help to increase the amount of data to read at a time and improve the server processing capability. • Before installation or removal, turn off the server and all peripheral devices. Also unplug all power cables and AC adapters from the server ( "1.4.3 Turning Off the Server"...
Page 175: Where To Install The Memory Modules
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.4.1 Where to Install the Memory Modules Install memory modules in the memory slots on the baseboard. One memory bank consists of Slots A and B on this server. Memory Slot B1 Memory bank1 Memory Slot A1 Memory Slot B2 Memory bank2 Memory Slot A2...
Page 176 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options ■ Notes on Installing Memory Modules ● Identifying Memory Modules When installing memory modules check that the number beginning with "CA" (e.g., CA05946-E101) printed on the label is identical on the two DIMMs. Be sure to install a pair of modules with the same number.
Page 177: How To Install/Remove Memory Modules
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.4.3 How to Install/Remove Memory Modules This section explains how to install/remove memory modules. Turn the power off and remove the top cover. "7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover" (pg.166) Touch a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity. Install or remove memory modules.
Page 178: Defective Memory Disconnection Function
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.4.4 Defective Memory Disconnection Function This server is equipped with the defective memory (RAM module) disconnection function. This function disconnects the memory block judged to be defective (abnormal) during Power On Self Test (POST) to start the server. When POST is executed, if the memory capacity is discovered to be smaller than the capacity of the memory installed, there is a possibility of memory defect.
Page 179: Installing Expansion Cards
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.5 Installing Expansion Cards This section explains the types of expansion card, installation procedures, and notes on expansion cards. • Before installation, turn off the server and peripheral devices. Unplug the power cables from the outlets. Failure to do so may cause electric shock ( "1.4.3 Turning Off the Server"...
Page 180: Installable Expansion Cards And Notes
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.5.2 Installable Expansion Cards and Notes This section explains expansion cards that can be installed on this server and provides notes on installation. ■ Installable Expansion Cards Up to two expansion cards listed on the following table can be installed in the server. table: List of Installable Expansion Cards Number Installable expansion card (Model name)
Page 181: Notes On Installation
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Notes on Installation ● Drivers For expansion card drivers, refer to "2.3.5 Expansion Cards Supported by ServerStart" ( pg.48). ● Notes on Each Card For notes of specific expansion cards, refer to the manuals supplied with the card and the notes provided with the server.
Page 182 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options ● Fibre Channel Controller The CD-ROM drive unit may not be recognized at the next startup after installation of Fibre Channel Controller (PG-FC106) in a Windows Server 2003 server. Perform the following steps, then it will be recognized.
Page 183: How To Install An Expansion Card
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide • Where to connect the remote service board control cable Connect the internal power cable and server control cable supplied with the remote service board as shown in the figure below. [Rear] Card locking frame Remote Service Board Server control cable Internal power cable...
Page 184 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Remove the card locking frame. 1. Hold the card locking frame by both ends where green "LIFT UP" stickers are applied. 2. Twist your wrists inward and lift the frame gently with your fingers. Remove it carefully. Parts in the frame may come off. Card locking frame Gently lift upward Green stickers (LIFT UP)
Page 185 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide When installing a low profile card in PCI slot 1, fasten the expansion card and extension slot cover with the screw. Use the screw that comes with the extension slot cover. (This step is unnecessary for installing a full height expansion card.) Expansion Card (LowProfile) Extension...
Page 186 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Turn the card locking frame over and align the connectors. Install the card locking frame by pushing on the green "PUSH" sticker area, then tighten the screws. Green stickers (PUSH) Card locking frame port Attach the top cover and return the server back into the rack. "7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover"...
Page 187: Installing An Internal Cd-Rom Drive Unit
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.6 Installing an Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit This section explains the procedure for installing a CD-ROM drive. • Before installation or removal, turn off the server and all peripheral devices. Also unplug all power cables from the server. Failure to do so may cause electric shock ( "1.4.3 Turning Off the Server"...
Page 188: How To Install An Internal Cd-Rom Drive Unit
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.6.2 How to Install an Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit This section explains how to install an internal CD-ROM drive unit. Turn the power off and remove the top cover. "7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover" (pg.166) Touch a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity.
Page 189 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Connect the IDE and power cables. Connect the IDE and power cables in the server into the connectors on the rear of the CD-ROM drive. Power cable IDE cable Connector Attach the top cover and return the server back into the rack. "7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover"...
Page 190 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Remove the internal CD-ROM drive unit. Moving the lever in the direction of the arrow ejects the internal CD-ROM drive unit a little out of the bay. Remove the drive unit. Lever Internal CD-ROM drive unit Install the dummy CD-ROM or a new internal CD-ROM drive unit.
Page 191: Installing An Internal Hard Disk Unit
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.7 Installing an Internal Hard Disk Unit This section explains the procedure for installing internal hard disk units. • 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 electricity.
Page 192: Where To Install Internal Hard Disk Units
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.7.1 Where to Install Internal Hard Disk Units Install internal hard disk units in 3.5-inch storage bays in the front of the server. ■ Installation Order The numbers and SCSI IDs of the 3.5-inch storage bays are as follows. [Front] CD-ROM(Option) (Option)
Page 193: How To Install An Internal Hard Disk Unit
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Connections The figure below shows the connection of internal hard disk units. Bay1 Bay2 SCSI ID: 1 SCSI ID: 0 SCSI cable: Standard Onboard SCSI connector Baseboard [Rear] 7.7.3 How to Install an Internal Hard Disk Unit This section explains how to install an internal hard disk unit.
Page 194 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Install the internal hard disk unit into the server. With the handle on the internal hard disk unit in the raised position, insert the unit all the way into the bay. Handle Push down the handle on the internal hard disk unit until it clicks into position. Handle ■...
Page 195: Replacing The Failed Internal Hard Disk Unit
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Install a new internal hard disk unit or a dummy unit. "7.7.3 How to Install an Internal Hard Disk Unit" (pg.193) ■ Replacing the Failed Internal Hard Disk Unit When an array system (RAID1) is configured with the onboard SCSI array controller on this server, a failed hard disk unit can be replaced and restoration can be performed without turning off the server and peripheral devices (hot swappable/hot pluggable).
Page 196: Installing A Power Supply Unit
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.8 Installing a Power Supply Unit One power supply unit is installed in this server by default. Up to two units can be installed. When the server has two power supply units, the redundant power supply function is enabled.
Page 197: Installable Power Supply Unit
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.8.2 Installable Power Supply Unit The following power supply unit can be installed on this server. table: List of Installable Power Supply Units Product name Model Remarks Power Supply Module PG-PU116 7.8.3 How to Install a Power Supply Unit This section explains how to install a power supply unit.
Page 198 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Install the power supply unit. Hold the power supply unit with both hands. Insert it straight into the power supply unit slot and slide the unit slowly. Power supply unit Remove the protective sticker from the inlet. This step is unnecessary for custom-made power supply units.
Page 199: Replacing A Power Supply Unit When The Redundant Function Is Enabled
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.8.4 Replacing a Power Supply Unit when the Redundant Function is Enabled When the system power supply redundant function is enabled, a failed power supply unit can be replaced without turning off the server. After removing the power supply unit, be sure to install a new unit. ■...
Page 200: Replacing System Fans
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.9 Replacing System Fans This server supports the redundant system fan function. Even if one of the system fans fails, the system will continue to operate. ServerView allows you to identify which system fan has failed. Contact an office listed in the "Contact Information"...
Page 201: Connection Of Optional Devices
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 7.10Connection of Optional Devices This section explains connection of optional devices. 7.10.1 Connecting External SCSI Options The following gives examples of external SCSI device connection. Note that each connection has conditions. ■ Connection of a Backup Cabinet Connect a backup cabinet as shown in the figure below.
Page 202: Scsi Cable
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options ■ Connection of Other External SCSI Options External SCSI options with different SCSI-IDs are connected in a daisy chain as shown in the following figure. Up to two devices can be connected. <Server> <External SCSI devices> SCSI Ctrl U160 lp SCSI Cable (GP5-846: Option) SCSI Cable...
Page 203: Daisy Chain Connection
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ● Daisy Chain Connection Daisy chain connection is impossible between devices with different SCSI interfaces. Use a SCSI card for such devices. DLT library device cannot be connected in a daisy chain.
Page 204 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options...
Page 205: Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/ Utilities This chapter explains how to make the environment settings necessary to operate the server. 8.1 Jumper Pin Settings ......206 8.2 BIOS Setup Utility .
Page 206: Jumper Pin Settings
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.1 Jumper Pin Settings The jumper pin settings are as follows. ■ Jumper Pin Locations The jumper pins are located on the baseboard as shown below. [Rear of baseboard]...
Page 207: Jumper Settings
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Jumper Settings The jumper settings are as follows. table: Jumper Settings Setting at the Jumper Setting Contents time of purchase The server starts up with the normal BIOS information. The server starts up with the stored BIOS information.
Page 208: Bios Setup Utility
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2 BIOS Setup Utility This section explains settings for the BIOS Setup Utility and items regarding each setting. 8.2.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility The following explains how to start and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. ■...
Page 209 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ● Key Operations in the BIOS Setup Utility The roles of the keys used for using the BIOS Setup Utility are as follows. table: List of Key Operations on the BIOS Setup Utility Window Role Displays or hides detailed information.
Page 210 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities Use the [↑] [↓] keys to select the exit mode. • To save configuration changes before exiting. Move the cursor to [Save Changes & Exit] and press the [Enter] key. The message "Save configuration changes and exit now?" is displayed. •...
Page 211: Main Menu
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.2.2 Main Menu The [Main] menu window is initially displayed when you start the BIOS Setup Utility. Settings for time and date and for the drives are configured in the [Main] menu window. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security...
Page 212: Primary Master Submenu
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.3 Primary Master Submenu Appears when [Primary Master] is selected from the [Main] menu. Sets the type and operating mode for the connected internal hard disk unit. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Primary Master [CD-ROM] Item Specific Help Type: [Auto] Transfers mode:...
Page 213: Boot Options Submenu
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.2.4 Boot Options Submenu Appears when [Boot Options] is selected from the [Main] menu. Sets system startup options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Boot Options Item Specific Help POST Errors: [Enabled] Keyboard Check: [Enabled] SM Error Halt: [Disabled] Quick Boot: [Disabled]...
Page 214: Boot Sequence Submenu
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities ■ Boot Sequence Submenu Sets the order of selected drives to boot the OS. table: Items on the Boot Sequence Submenu Item Description (The boot order is described.) • [+] [-] keys: Changes the order of priority for the selected device. •...
Page 215: Advanced Menu
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.2.5 Advanced Menu Configures peripheral and PCI devices. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Exit Item Specific Help Setup Warning Setting items on this menu to incorrect values may cause your system to malfunction. Peripheral Configuration PCI Configuration Advanced System Configuration...
Page 216: Peripheral Configuration Submenu
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.6 Peripheral Configuration Submenu Appears when [Peripheral Configuration] is selected from the [Advanced] menu. Configures the serial port, parallel port, etc. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Peripheral Configuration Item Specific Help Serial: [Auto] Serial Multiplexer: [System] Floppy Type: [Local] Diskette Controller: [Enabled]...
Page 217: Pci Configuration Submenu
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.2.7 PCI Configuration Submenu Appears when [PCI Configuration] is selected from the [Advanced] menu. Configures the PCI device. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced PCI Configuration Item Specific Help Ethernet on Board PCI Device, Embedded LSI SCSI 1020 PCI IRQ Configuration PCI Slots Configuration Change Values...
Page 218: Ethernet On Board Submenu
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities ■ Ethernet on Board Submenu Configures the LAN controller on the baseboard. Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2 have the same setting values. table: Items on the Ethernet on Board Submenu Item Setting Description Ethernet on Board Sets whether to enable or disable the LAN Enabled (Fixed parameter) controller on the baseboard.
Page 219: Advanced System Configuration Submenu
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.2.8 Advanced System Configuration Submenu Appears when [Advanced System Configuration] is selected from the [Advanced] menu. Configures additional settings. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Advanced System Configuration Item Specific Help CPU Settings: USB 1.1 Host Controller: [Enabled] USB 2.0 Host Controller: [Enabled]...
Page 220: Cpu Settings Submenu
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities ■ CPU Settings Submenu Configures the CPUs. table: Items on the CPU Settings Submenu Item Setting Description CPU Mismatch Detection Enabled (Fixed parameter) Sets whether to enable or disable the CPU clock frequency checking. Hyper-Threading • Disabled Sets whether or not to run one CPU as a dual- •...
Page 221: Power On/Off Submenu
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.2.9 Power On/Off Submenu Appears when [Power On/Off] is selected from the [Advanced] menu. Configures power On/Off settings. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Power On/Off Item Specific Help Power On Source Remote: [Enabled] Resume On Times: [Off] Resume Time: [00:00:00]...
Page 222: Security Menu
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.10 Security Menu Configures the security features. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Exit Item Specific Help Setup Password Not installed System Password Not installed Set Setup Password: [Enter] Set System Password: [Enter] Setup Password Lock: [Standard] System Password Mode: [System]...
Page 223 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide table: Items on the Security Menu Item Setting Description Virus Warning Disabled (Fixed parameter) Sets whether or not to check for changes in the boot sector of the hard disk drive after the previous system startup. If the boot sector is changed without a clear reason, it is necessary to scan the system for computer viruses with a virus detection program.
Page 224: Server Menu
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.11 Server Menu Configures the server settings. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Exit Item Specific Help O/S Boot Timeout: [Disabled] Mode [Continue] Timeout value ASR&R Boot Delay(min): Power Cycle Delay: Boot Retry Counter: Diagnostic System: [Disabled] Critical Temperature Monitoring:[Disabled] Memory scrub:...
Page 225 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide table: Items on the Server Menu Item Setting Description Mode • Continue (at the time of Sets the operation to be performed when a timeout purchase) occurs during OS boot monitoring. • Reset • Continue: The boot sequence is continued. •...
Page 226: Ipmi Submenu
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.12 IPMI Submenu Appears when [IPMI] is selected from the [Server] menu. Configures the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server IPMI Item Specific Help IPMI Specification Version BMC Firmware n.nn.nnnnnnnn Clear System Event Log [Disabled] Event Log Full Mode [Overwrite]...
Page 227: Cpu Status Submenu
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.2.13 CPU Status Submenu Appears when [CPU Status] is selected from the [Server] menu. This submenu sets whether or not to allow the use of the installed CPU. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server CPU Status Item Specific Help CPU 0 Status: [Enabled] CPU 1 Status:...
Page 228: Memory Status Submenu
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.14 Memory Status Submenu Appears when [Memory Status] is selected from the [Server] menu. This submenu sets whether or not to allow the use of the installed memory. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Memory Status Item Specific Help ChannelA DIMM A1: [Enabled]...
Page 229: Lan Setting Submenu
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.2.15 LAN Setting Submenu Appears when [LAN Setting] is selected from the [Server] menu. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Console Redirection Item Specific Help local IP Address: [nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn] Subnet Mask: [nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn] Gateway Address: [nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn] User ID 1 Password Change Values Info Select Item...
Page 230: Console Redirection Submenu
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.16 Console Redirection Submenu Appears when [Console Redirection] is selected from the [Server] menu. This submenu configures detailed settings for console redirection. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Console Redirection Item Specific Help Console Redirection Port: [Disabled] Port: Serial Media Type: [Serial]...
Page 231 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide table: Items on the Console Redirection Submenu Item Setting Description Baud Rate • 300 Sets the baud rate for console redirection. • 1200 This item appears when [Console Redirection Port] • 2400 is set to [Enabled]. •...
Page 232: Exit Menu
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.2.17 Exit Menu Exits BIOS Setup. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Exit Save Changes & Exit Item Specific Help Discard Changes & Exit Get Default Values Load Previous Values Save Changes Change Values Info Select Item Setup Defaults Exit...
Page 233: Scsi Setup Utility
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.3 SCSI Setup Utility This section explains settings for the SCSI Setup Utility and items regarding each setting. When an array is configured with the onboard SCSI array controller, settings in the SCSI Setup Utility must be made. 8.3.1 Starting and Exiting the SCSI Setup Utility The following explains how to start and exit the SCSI Setup Utility.
Page 234 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities ● Key Operations in the SCSI Setup Utility table: List of Key Operations on the SCSI Setup Utility Window Role [↑] [↓] [←] [→] Moves the cursor to the item to set. [+] [–] [Home] Moves the cursor to the top item on the screen. [End] Moves the cursor to the bottom item on the screen.
Page 235 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide • To exit the SCSI Setup Utility Select [Exit the Configuration Utility] and press the [Enter] key. The SCSI Setup Utility closes and the system restarts. • To return to the [Main] menu Select [Cancel Exit] and press the [Enter] key. •...
Page 236: Main Menu
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.3.2 Main Menu This section explains items on the [Main] menu. The [Main] menu has three submenus. To select a submenu, move the cursor to the submenu and press the [Enter] key. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IMn.nn.nn <Boot Adapter List>...
Page 237 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide table: Items on the Main Menu Item Description SCSI adapter Selecting an adapter name displays the submenu for setting detailed configuration names information of the SCSI adapter on the SCSI bus. "8.3.5 Adapter Properties Menu" (pg.240) Adapter Displays the name of the SCSI adapter.
Page 238: Boot Adapter List Menu
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.3.3 Boot Adapter List Menu Configures startups from the SCSI adapter. Select this menu from the header of the [Main] menu. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IMx.xx.xx Boot Adapter List Insert=Add an adapter Delete=Remove an Adapter Adapter DEV/ Boot...
Page 239: Global Properties Menu
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.3.4 Global Properties Menu Configures SCSI BOIS operation during POST. Select this menu from the header of the [Main] menu. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IMx.xx.xx Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [Yes] Boot Information Display Mode [Verbose]...
Page 240: Adapter Properties Menu
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.3.5 Adapter Properties Menu Sets detailed configuration information on each SCSI adapter. From the list area on the [Main] menu, select the SCSI adapter to configure. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IMx.xx.xx Adapter Properties Adapter Dev/ Func...
Page 241: Device Properties Submenu
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.3.6 Device Properties Submenu Configures devices connected to SCSI adapters. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IMx.xx.xx Device Properties SCSI Device Restore Mt/Sec MB/Sec Data Scan Scan Dis- SCSI Queue Identifer Defaults Width LUNs>0 connect TimeOut Tags...
Page 242: Raid Properties Submenu
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities 8.3.7 RAID Properties Submenu Sets an array configured with the onboard SCSI array controller. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IMx.xx.xx RAID Properties Array: SCSI ID: Size(MB): SCSI Device Identifier Array Status Predict Size DISK? Spare Failure (MB)
Page 243: Creating A Disk Array
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Creating a Disk Array Only a RAID1 disk array can be created with the onboard SCSI array controller. Use two internal hard disk units of the same type and with the same capacity to create a RAID1 disk array.
Page 244: Formatting Hard Disks Physically
Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities Select [Delete Array] and press the [Enter] key. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IMx.xx.xx <Next Array> <Delete Array> <Add/Delete Hot Spare> <Activate Array> RAID Properties Array: SCSI ID: Size(MB): SCSI Device Identifier Array Status Predict Size DISK?
Page 245 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Use the [↑] [↓] keys to select the hard disk to format physically. Press the [Space] key to set it. Press the [Tab] key to move to the [Format] button. Press the [Space] key. A confirmation message is displayed. Read the message, select [Format] again, and press the [Space] key.
Page 246 Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities...
Page 247: Operation And Maintenance
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance This chapter explains the operations necessary after starting to use this server as well as daily care and maintenance. 9.1 Daily Maintenance ......248 9.2 Troubleshooting .
Page 248: Chapter 9 Operation And Maintenance
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.1 Daily Maintenance This section explains how to check the status of the operating server, as well as how to perform daily maintenance. 9.1.1 Checking the Server Condition Use the status LED or server monitoring tool to check the server status. ■...
Page 249: Cleaning The Keyboard
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Cleaning the Server Interior In dusty environments, dust deposits in the server. Dust deposits may cause a server failure, fire, or electric shock. To keep the PRIMERGY server in good condition, use a vacuum cleaner periodically to remove dust deposits.
Page 250: Cleaning The Mouse
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Cleaning the Mouse Wipe the surface with a soft, dry cloth. If the tracking ball does not spin or roll smoothly, remove the ball and clean it. ● Cleaning Method Remove the cover from under the mouse. Remove the cover under the mouse by rotating it in the direction of the arrow.
Page 251: Cleaning The Floppy Disk Drive
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Cleaning the Floppy Disk Drive Prolonged use of the floppy disk drive accumulates dust on the device head (the part which reads/writes data). A dirty head can impair the ability to read/write data to/from a floppy disk correctly. Clean the head once every three months.
Page 252: Troubleshooting
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.2 Troubleshooting This section explains the resolutions when the server is not running properly or when error messages are displayed. For each situation, refer to the following. If the problem is not resolved after performing the following troubleshooting, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information"...
Page 253 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ● A temperature warning is output to the hardware event log and OS event log, or ServerView issues a notification of a temperature warning such as by a popup message. The above log is output or the above notification is issued by ServerView when the ambient temperature is within 30 to 35 °C, which is near the upper limit of the temperature boundaries (10 to 35 °C).
Page 254: Floppy Disk Drive
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Floppy Disk Drive ● Cannot read or write to the floppy disk. The head may be dirty. Clean the drive using a cleaning disk. For cleaning methods, refer to "9.1.2 Cleaning" ( pg.248). ● Cannot write to the floppy disk.
Page 255: Error Messages
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 9.2.2 Error Messages This section explains the error messages on this server. ■ POST Error Messages When an error occurs during Power On Self Test (POST: device check performed during the server startup process), take the corresponding corrective actions described in the table below. table: List of POST Error Messages Message Description...
Page 256 Contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of the "Start Guide". "7.4 Installing Memory Modules" (pg.174) Non Fujitsu Siemens Memory Module The memory is abnormal. Check to see that the jumper pin settings or detected - Warranty restricted! BIOS Setup Utility settings are correct.
Page 257 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide table: List of POST Error Messages Message Description Memory configuration has changed - If this error occurs after addition of memory modules, change [Reset Run SETUP Configuration Data] on the "8.2.5 Advanced Menu" ( pg.215) to [Yes] in the BIOS Setup Utility.
Page 258 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance table: List of POST Error Messages Message Description CPU fan speed has exceeded the A CPU fan is abnormal. warning threshold Check for objects hindering CPU fan rotation. If the message still appears, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of the CPU fan speed has exceeded the "Start Guide".
Page 259: Server Management Tools Error Messages
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Server Management Tools Error Messages Error messages may appear while executing Server Management Tools. Perform the corresponding resolution listed in the table. If messages other than the following are displayed, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information"...
Page 260: Software Troubleshooting
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.2.3 Software Troubleshooting This section explains software related troubleshooting. For troubles during OS installation or system operation, refer to the following contents. ■ Trouble at a ServerStart Startup ● After a boot from the ServerStart CD-ROM, nothing is displayed on the screen.
Page 261 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Error Window Appears after Installation or Uninstallation of ServerView or RAID Management Tool (Global Array Manager) on Windows Server 2003 Systems with Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 may display the following popup message at the next startup after installation or uninstallation of ServerView or RAID Management Tool.
Page 262 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Error Window Appears after LAN Driver Installation (on Windows Server 2003) The following window may appear when the installation of the LAN driver to the [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices] starts. This is because the LAN driver for the network adapter recognized immediately after the OS installation is not updated.
Page 263 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Event Log Errors after Installation After Windows installation, the following events may be displayed in Event Viewer. Check and perform the corrective action against the relevant event. table: Error Events at Installation Description Cause and corrective action The device nnnn, did not respond This message may appear when an expansion card such as a during the timeout time.
Page 264 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ● Reduce the installed memory to 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"...
Page 265 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Fails in Remote Installation If remote installation fails, check the following. ● Checking Services Check that the DHCP, PXE Service, and TFTP Service are running. For checking procedures, refer to "3.4 Remote Installation" ( pg.85). ●...
Page 266 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ● For Windows 2000 Server Right-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop and click [Manage] from the displayed menu. Select [Services] from the [Services and Applications] menu. From the details, select [SNMP Service]. Select [Start] from the [Action] menu. To have the service automatically started each time the OS starts, double-click [SNMP Service] from the details, and select [Automatic] for the [Startup type] setting on the displayed window.
Page 267: System Event Log
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 9.3 System Event Log To operate system event log, use Server Management Tools. 9.3.1 How to Use Server Management Tools This section explains how to use Server Management Tools. Server Management Tools can operate event logs stored in the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC: a micro-controller on the baseboard that manages temperature and voltage sensors).
Page 268 The system will boot from the floppy disk and the DOS prompt is displayed. Enter the following command and press the [Enter] key. A:\SMTOOL\>IPMIVIEW.EXE The menu window of Server Management Tools appears. FUJITSU SIEMENS IPMI-Tool - Vx.xx COMPUTERS General Information...
Page 269: Viewing The System Event Log
The menu window of Server Management Tools appears. Use the [↑] and [↓] keys to select [System Event Log (SEL)], and press the [Enter] key. The [SYSTEM EVENT LOG (SEL)] window appears. FUJITSU SIEMENS SYSTEM EVENT LOG (SEL) COMPUTERS 004 MMM-DD-YYYY HH:MM:SS [*****] XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...
Page 270: Saving/Deleting The System Event Log
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.3.3 Saving/Deleting the System Event Log When the system event log is full, the oldest log is overwritten with the newest log. Periodically check the system event log and save/delete as necessary. ■ Saving the System Event Log Start Server Management Tools.
Page 271: Security
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 9.4 Security Security features are provided in order to protect the server hardware and software from theft. Additional security functions, which prevent unauthorized use, provided by the BIOS Setup Utility are also available to help maintain a highly reliable data security system.
Page 272: Security Against Unauthorized Use
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.4.2 Security against Unauthorized Use A password can be set to prevent unauthorized use of the server. When a password is set, the server is accessible only to the users who know the password. The password is set in the BIOS Setup Utility. For details on the BIOS Setup Utility, refer to "8.2.10 Security Menu"...
Page 273 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide When only the user or administrator password is set, the same setting items are accessible to both users and administrators. When both passwords are set, users can set dates and user passwords only. ■ Changing/Deleting a Password Set Setup(System) Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password...
Page 274: Security When Disposing The Server
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.4.3 Security When Disposing the Server ■ Notes regarding the Deletion of Data from the Hard Disk When Disposing or Transferring the Server When disposing or transferring a server that has been used, the data in the hard disk may be read and used unscrupulously.
Page 275: Backup
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 9.5 Backup This server utilizes high reliability components and hard disks, however, as a precautionary measure, it is recommended that periodic backups be taken of the data. 9.5.1 Importance of Backups If the data on the server is backed up, it can be restored from the backup data in the event of data corruption in hard disk units due to hardware failures or operational errors.
Page 276 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Notes on Operating Backups Notes on operating backups are as follows. For details, refer to the device manuals. ● Head Cleaning Airborne dust and dust from the magnetic media can collect on the head of the magnetic tape device. To remove this dust, head cleaning must be implemented.
Page 277 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ● Ejecting Media after a Backup Some backup software products provide functions for ejecting media after a backup is completed. Such functions will rewind the tape after a backup is completed and then eject the media from the drive. Be sure to execute this function for autoloader/library devices.
Page 278: Restoring The System
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.6 Restoring the System In the unfortunate event where the system file, system configuration, or environment changes during startup are corrupted, use the repair information stored on the recovery disk created at the installation to restore the system. Create a recovery disk when you have installed an OS or changed the system configuration.
Page 279: For Windows 2000 Server
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 9.6.2 For Windows 2000 Server ● Items Required • Windows 2000 Server CD-ROM • Windows 2000 Server system recovery disk (created beforehand) • Windows 2000 Server First Step Guide Follow "Windows 2000 Server First Step Guide" to start Windows 2000 Server setup.
Page 280: Reinstalling The Os
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.7 Reinstalling the OS This section explains the procedure for reinstalling the OS. 9.7.1 Checking before OS Reinstallation ■ Removing the Optional Devices Remove the following optional devices before reinstallation. Install or connect them after OS installation.
Page 281: Changing Os Settings
It is recommended that users of the Linux type or Linux array type refer to the Linux manual supplied with the server. Customers using the Linux distribution OS on a diskless type server are advised to refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 282: For Windows 2000 Server
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.8.2 For Windows 2000 Server Change OS settings in the following procedure, then add a CPU or change the Hyper-Threading setting. Startup Windows 2000 Server. Start up Device Manager. 1. Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel]. 2.
Page 283 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 3. Select [Display all hardware in this device class]. From the [Manufacturers] list, select [(Standard computer)]. Select either of the following from [Models]. • [ACPI multi-processor PC] to change the OS to the multi-processor kernel •...
Page 284 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance Shut down and turn the server off. 1. Click [Close]. The [System Settings Change] window appears. 2. Click [Yes]. The computer shuts down and restarts automatically. Add an optional CPU or change the Hyper-Threading setting in the BIOS Setup Utility.
Page 285: Maintenance Service
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 9.9 Maintenance Service This section explains the details of the maintenance service. If the cause of the failure is uncertain or if the original condition cannot be restored, contact the seller or an office listed in the "Contact Information" of the "Start Guide". 9.9.1 Maintenance Service ■...
Page 286: Contacting Maintenance Support
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.9.2 Contacting Maintenance Support For "Contact Information", refer to "Start Guide". Before contacting maintenance support, check the following. ● Item • Model name and product ID of the server They are described on the label on the server. For the label location, refer to "Start Guide". •...
Page 287: Maintenance & Notes
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 9.10Maintenance & Notes This section explains the details of the maintenance & Notes. 9.10.1 Hard disk failure is detected If hard disk failure is detected during POST, the RX200 S2 on-board SCSI array controller stops with the following message.
Page 288 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance If the message "OK. You can boot system. Please check HDD status after boot." appears, remove the defective hard disk following the procedures below. Investigate the hard disk ID where "Failed" appears at both "Previous Physical Disk States" and "Current Physical Disk States"...
Page 289: Operation After Baseboard Replacement
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 9.10.2 Operation after Baseboard Replacement If the baseboard is replaced due to an error when the on-board SCSI array controller function is used for this server, the logical drive of the array controller is initialized again after replacement. This is because the data integrity information showing whether data was written correctly in the past is stored in the baseboard.
Page 290: Note On System Event Log During Power-On
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.10.5 Note on System Event Log during Power-ON Immediately after power-on, the following message log may remain while other memory error logs do not remain in the system event log. Even if this system event log is logged, a memory error does not actually occur, and there is no operational problem.
Page 291: Appendix
Appendix This appendix explains the specifications for the server and internal options. It also covers how to recycle the products. A Server Specifications ......292 B Specifications for Internal Options .
Page 292: A Server Specifications
A Server Specifications Server Specifications This section explains the specifications for the server. table: Server Specifications - Diskless Type Item Functions and Specifications Type Diskless type Model PGUR2023AA Standard 64-bit Intel® Processor Xeon™ 3E GHz / 2MB With the 64-bit Intel® Processor Xeon™ 3.20E GHz / 2MB conversion kit 64-bit Intel®...
Page 293: B Specifications For Internal Options
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Specifications for Internal Options This section explains the specifications for internal options for the server. When you have bought a internal option as a standard option, check that the package contains the following items before use. Should it happen that items are missing, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information"...
Page 294: Internal Cd-Rom Drive Unit Specifications
B Specifications for Internal Options Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit Specifications ■ Package • CD-ROM ATAPI (1) ■ Specifications table: Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit Specifications Item Functions and Specifications Model PG-CD321 Interface IDE (ATAPI) Media CD-ROM (12cm) Format CD-ROM Reading mechanism Optical pickup using a laser diode Data transfer speed Max.
Page 295: Power Cord Selection
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Power Cord Selection The power cord for this unit has been packed separately and has been selected according to the country of destination. It must be used to prevent electric shock. Use the following guidelines if it is necessary to replace the original cord set.
Page 296 B Specifications for Internal Options ■ For the United Kingdom Should the plug on the flexible cord not be of the type for your socket outlets, do not use an adapter but remove the plug from the cord and discard. Carefully prepare the end of the supply cord and fit a suitable plug.
Page 297: C Remote Control Function And Console Redirection
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Remote Control Function and Console Redirection When a personal computer (PC) is connected to the serial port of this server with a cross cable, the server can be turned on/off or reset from the PC via RS-232C (remote control function).
Page 298: Connecting The Server To A Pc
C Remote Control Function and Console Redirection Connecting the Server to a PC Connect the server to a PC using a cross cable. The server (rear) Serial port Cross cable Personal computer Serial port In the BIOS Setup Utility, perform the following setting. •...
Page 299 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Enter the following command. Remote [Enter] The following message appears. Password> Enter the following command. Remote [Enter] The following menu appears. ******************************************* Welcome to System RX200 S2 BMC FW: *.** SDRR: *.** State: Off (na = Currently not available) ******************************************* REMOTE MAINTENANCE MENU (1) Immediate Power Down...
Page 300: Switching Between Functions
C Remote Control Function and Console Redirection table: Menu Items and Operations Menu Operation Operation after selecting the item (5) Power On The server will be turned on. (6) View System The event log will be Event log (SEL) displayed. The menu closes.
Page 301: D Recycling
PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Recycling This section explains how to recycle this server. ■ Disposing of the Server When scrapping this server, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of the "Start Guide". This server must be disposed of as industrial waste. Furthermore, if the server is disposed of as it is, someone else may gain access to the information contained on the hard disks.
Page 302 D Recycling...
Page 303 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Index Installing ......171 Removing ..... . .173 Active Directory.
Page 304 　 IPMI Submenu..... . 226 Guided mode ......54 Jumbo Frame .
Page 305 PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Preparation of the PXE server..88 PXE server requirements ... .87 Opening the Rack Door ....28 Remote resource server requirements .
Page 306 　 Storing the BIOS Information ... 141 System Diagnosis Support Tools ..20 System event log ....267 Deleting .
Page 307 FUJITSU LIMITED • The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice. • Fujitsu assumes no liability for damages to third party copyrights or other rights arising from the use of any information in this manual. • No part of this manual may be reproduced in any without the prior written...

Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 2 Checking before os Installation

Chapter 3 OS Installation Using Serverstart

Chapter 4 Manual os Installation

Chapter 5 Operations after os Installation

Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools

Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options

Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities

Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance

Appendix

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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