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Upgrade and Maintenance Manual - English PRIMERGY BX920 S4 Server Blade Upgrade and Maintenance Manual February 2014...
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– 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 form without the prior written permission of Fujitsu.
Page 3 Before reading this manual For your safety This manual contains important information for safely and correctly using this product. Carefully read the manual before using this product. Pay particular attention to the accompanying manual "Safety Notes and Regulations" and ensure these safety notes are understood before using the product.
Page 4 Please consult the sales staff of Fujitsu if intending to use this product for high safety use. Measures against momentary voltage drop This product may be affected by a momentary voltage drop in the power supply caused by lightning.
Page 5 Only for the Japanese market: Although described in this manual, some sections do not apply to the Japanese market. These options and routines include: – CSS (Customer Self Service) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ......19 Notational conventions ....20 Before you start .
Page 8 Contents Shutting down the server blade ....53 Removing a server blade ....54 4.4.1 Preliminary steps .
Page 9 Contents 5.2.4 Updating mezzanine card firmware ....80 5.2.5 Enabling Option ROM scan ....82 5.2.6 Verifying and configuring the backup software solution .
Page 10 Contents 6.3.4 Installing the 2.5-inch dummy module ... . . 110 6.3.5 Concluding steps ......110 Replacing a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module .
Page 11 Contents 7.2.2 Installing the SAS RAID HDD module ....144 7.2.2.1 Required tools ......144 7.2.2.2 Preliminary steps .
Page 12 Contents 8.1.1.5 Rank Sparing Mode (single rank (1R) and dual rank (2R) RDIMM modules) ..... . 169 8.1.1.6 Rank Sparing Mode for quad rank (4R) and octa rank (8R) LRDIMM modules (minimizing waste of spare memory) .
Page 13 Contents Upgrading or replacing processors ....198 9.4.1 Required tools ......198 9.4.2 Preliminary steps .
Page 14 Contents 10.2.3.1 Required tools ......222 10.2.3.2 Preliminary steps ..... . 222 10.2.3.3 Removing the UFM .
Page 15 Contents 11.1 Replacing the server blade ....252 Appendix ......255 12.1 Mechanical overview .
Page 16 Contents Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 17: Version History
Version history Issue number Reason for update 1.0 / January 2014 Initial release 2.0 / February 2014 Chapter 5.2.15 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 18 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 19: Introduction
Introduction This Upgrade and Maintenance Manual provides instructions for the following procedures: Upgrading the server configuration by adding optional hardware ● components Upgrading the server configuration by replacing existing hardware ● components with superior ones. Replacing defective hardware components ● This manual focuses on on-site maintenance tasks.
Page 20: Notational Conventions
Introduction Notational conventions The following notational conventions are used in this manual: Text in italics indicates commands or menu items indicates system output fixed font indicates text to be entered by the user semi-bold fixed font "Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters and terms that are being emphasized describes activities that must be performed in the order Ê...
Page 21: Before You Start
Japanese market: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/system/ Please contact your local Fujitsu customer service partner for details on how to order expansion kits or spare parts. Use the Fujitsu Illustrated Spares Catalog to identify the required spare part and obtain technical data and order information.
Page 22 LEDs on the front panel report defective hardware components that need to be replaced. For further information on the controls and indicators of your server, refer to the "PRIMERGY BX920 S4 Server Blade Operating Manual" and section "Connectors and indicators" on page 258.
Page 23: Classification Of Procedures
At the beginning of each procedure, the involved unit type is indicated by one of the symbols introduced in this section. Please ask your local Fujitsu service center for more detailed information. 2.1.1 Customer Replaceable Units (CRU)
Page 24: Upgrade And Repair Units (Uru)
Before you start 2.1.2 Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Upgrade and Repair Units are non hot-plug components that can be ordered separately to be installed as options (Upgrade Units) or are available to the customer through customer self service (Repair Units). Server management error messages and diagnostic indicators on the front panel and system board will report defective Upgrade and Repair Units as customer replaceable CSS components.
Page 25: Field Replaceable Units (Fru)
Maintenance procedures involving Field Replaceable Units must be performed exclusively by Fujitsu service personnel or technicians trained by Fujitsu. Please note that unauthorized interference with the system will void the warranty and exempt the manufacturer from all liability. Components that are handled as Field Replaceable Units –...
Page 26: Average Task Duration
Before you start Average task duration Average task duration: 10 minutes The average task duration including preliminary and concluding steps is indicated at the beginning of each procedure next to the procedure class. Refer to table 1 on page 26 for an overview of steps taken into account for calculating the average task duration: Step...
Page 27: Tools You Need At Hand
Before you start Tools you need at hand When preparing the maintenance task, ensure that all required tools are available according to the overview below. You will find a list of required tools at the beginning of each procedure. Screw driver / Screw Usage Type...
Page 28: Documents You Need At Hand
– Ensure to store all printed manuals enclosed with your server in a save place for future reference. – Unless stated otherwise, all manuals are available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com under Industry standard servers. For the Japanese market please use the following address: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/...
Page 29 Important safety information, available online, or as a printed copy " 安全上のご注意 " for the Japanese market "PRIMERGY BX920 S4 Server available online Blade" Operating Manual "D3142 BIOS Setup Utility for Information on configurable BIOS options PRIMERGY BX920 S4"...
Page 30 " サポート＆サービス " for the Japanese market – "iRMC S4" user guide available online – RAID documentation, available online at under http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com Industry standard servers - Expansion Cards - Storage Adapters Additional documentation For the Japanese market please use the following address: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primer...
Page 31: Important Information
Important information CAUTION! Before installing and starting up a device, please observe the safety instructions listed in the following section. This will help you to avoid making serious errors that could impair your health, damage the device and endanger the data base. Safety instructions The following safety instructions are also provided in the manual "Safety Notes and Regulations"...
Page 32 Important information Wait until the device has acclimatized to room temperature and is absolutely dry before starting it up. Material damage may be caused to the device if this requirement is not observed. Transport the device only in the original packaging or in packaging that ●...
Page 33 Important information Ethernet cabling has to comply with EN 50173 and EN 50174-1/2 standards ● or ISO/IEC 11801 standard respectively. The minimum requirement is a Category 5 shielded cable for 10/100 Ethernet, or a Category 5e cable for Gigabit Ethernet. Route the cables in such a way that they do not create a potential hazard ●...
Page 34 Important information Do not damage or modify internal cables or devices. Doing so may cause a ● device failure, fire, or electric shock and will void the warranty and exempt the manufacturer from all liability. Devices inside the server remain hot after shutdown. Wait for a while after ●...
Page 35 Important information Working with optical disk drives and media When working with optical disk drives, these instructions must be followed. CAUTION! Only use CDs/DVDs/BDs that are in perfect condition, in order to ● prevent data loss, equipment damage and injury. Check each CD/DVD/BD for damage, cracks, breakages etc.
Page 36 Important information Do not contaminate the CD/DVD/BD surface with fingerprints, oil, ● dust, etc. If dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth, wiping from the center to the edge. Do not use benzene, thinners, water, record sprays, antistatic agents, or silicone-impregnated cloth. Be careful not to damage the CD/DVD/BD surface.
Page 37 Important information Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices Modules with electrostatic-sensitive devices are identified by the following sticker: Figure 1: ESD label When you handle components fitted with ESDs, you must always observe the following points: Switch off the system and remove the power plugs from the power outlets ●...
Page 38: Ce Conformity
Important information Transporting the server Only transport the device in its original packaging or in packaging that ● protects it from impacts and jolts. For the Japanese market, transporting the device in its original packaging does not apply. Do not unpack the device until it is at its installation location. ●...
Page 39: Fcc Class A Compliance Statement
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ● Fujitsu is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Fujitsu. The correction of interferences caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
Page 40: Environmental Protection
Important information Environmental protection Environmentally-friendly product design and development This product has been designed in accordance with the Fujitsu standard for "environmentally friendly product design and development". This means that key factors such as durability, selection and labeling of materials, emissions, packaging, ease of dismantling and recycling have been taken into account.
Page 41 Details regarding the return and recycling of devices and consumables within Europe can also be found in the "Returning used devices" manual, via your local Fujitsu branch or from our recycling center in Paderborn: Fujitsu Technology Solutions Recycling Center D-33106 Paderborn Tel.
Page 42 Important information Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 43: Basic Hardware Procedures
The "PRIMERGY BX920 S4 Server Blade Operating Manual" gives an introduction to server blade features and provides an overview of available hardware options. Use the Fujitsu ServerView Suite management software to plan the upgrade or replacement of hardware components. Please refer to the following ServerView Suite topics: –...
Page 44 Basic hardware procedures Figure 2: Connectors on the management blade Ê Connect the FST to the management LAN connector. Customers must use the Up port (4) while the Down port (5) is reserved for service personnel. – If two management blades are installed, connect the FST to the master management blade.
Page 45: Locating The Defective Server Blade
ServerView Operation Manager user interface to switch on the ID indicator (2). For further information, refer to the "ServerView Suite Local Service Concept (LSC)" manual available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com (EMEA market) or http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/ (Japanese market). Ê When using management blade web interface to toggle the ID indicator,...
Page 46: Determining The Error Class
Basic hardware procedures 4.1.3 Determining the error class The Local Service Concept (LSC) allows you to identify defective server blade components. Failure events are assigned to one of two error classes: – Global Error events that need to be resolved by maintenance personnel –...
Page 47: Global Error Indicator
Basic hardware procedures 4.1.3.1 Global Error indicator Figure 4: Global Error indicator on front panel Ê Check the Global Error indicator on the front of the server blade: Indicator Status Description no critical event (non CSS component) prefailure detected (non CSS component), Global error orange on requires (precautionary) service intervention...
Page 48: Customer Self Service (Css) Indicator
Basic hardware procedures 4.1.3.2 Customer Self Service (CSS) indicator Figure 5: CSS error indicator in front panel Ê Check the CSS indicator on the front panel of the server blade: Indicator Status Description no critical event (CSS component) yellow on prefailure detected (CSS component) CSS indicator yellow...
Page 49: Locating The Defective Component
Basic hardware procedures 4.1.4 Locating the defective component After determining the error class by the CSS or Global Error indicators (see section 4.1.3 on page 46) local diagnostic indicators on the system board allow you to identify the defective component. For further information, refer to the "ServerView Suite Local Service Concept (LSC)"...
Page 50: Component Leds
Basic hardware procedures Ê Open the server blade as described in section "Opening the server blade" on page Ê Press the Indicate CSS button (1) to highlight defective components. Component LEDs LEDs C to G are visible from the frontside. All other LEDs are only visible if the server blade cover has been removed.
Page 51 Basic hardware procedures Indicator Status Description Mezzanine card 2 operational Mezzanine card 2 orange on Mezzanine card 2 failure CPU 1 operational CPU 1 orange on CPU 1 failure CPU 2 operational CPU 2 orange on CPU 2 failure In addition to local diagnostic indicators, CSS or Global Error LEDs indicate, if the defective component is a customer replaceable unit or if a service technician needs to be dispatched to replace the part (see section...
Page 52: Opening The Rack Door
If applicable, turn the door knob counter-clockwise by 180 degrees. Ê Open the left-hand door first, then the right-hand door. For further information, refer to the "PRIMECENTER" assembly guide available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com. 4.2.2 Opening the rack door of a PRIMECENTER M1 rack The following description only applies to the new PRIMECENTER M1 rack.
Page 53: Shutting Down The Server Blade
Basic hardware procedures Shutting down the server blade CAUTION! For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important information" on page Ê Inform the system administrator that the server blade will be shut down and put offline. Ê Terminate all applications. Ê...
Page 54: Removing A Server Blade
Basic hardware procedures Removing a server blade CAUTION! For safety information, please refer to chapter "Important information" on page 4.4.1 Preliminary steps Ê If applicable, open the rack door as described in section "Opening the rack door" on page Ê Shut down and power off the server blade as described in section "Shutting down the server blade"...
Page 55: Removing The Server Blade From The System Unit
Basic hardware procedures 4.4.2 Removing the server blade from the system unit Ê Shut down the server blade as described in section "Preliminary steps" on page Figure 8: Removing the server blade from the system unit Ê Push the release lever (1) up slightly to unlock the ejection lever (2). Ê...
Page 56: Opening The Server Blade
Basic hardware procedures Opening the server blade CAUTION! For safety information, please refer to chapter "Important information" on page Removing the cover Figure 9: Removing the cover Ê Push the locking lever in the direction of the arrow (1). Slide the housing cover backwards as far as possible (2). Ê...
Page 57: Closing The Server Blade
In order to comply with applicable EMC regulations (regulations on ● electromagnetic compatibility) and satisfy cooling requirements, the PRIMERGY BX920 S4 server blade must not run while the cover is removed. For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important ●...
Page 58: Installing The Server Blade In The System Unit
Basic hardware procedures Installing the server blade in the system unit CAUTION! Note the safety instructions and the information on handling ● electrostatically sensitive devices in section "Safety instructions" on page Note the population rules for power supply units and fan modules to ●...
Page 59 Basic hardware procedures Ê Open the release lever. Ê Push the server blade as far as possible into the slot. Figure 12: Locking the Server Blade Ê Pull the release lever up until it engages. It is not a breakdown though the power supply of the server blade intermittently repeats turning on/cutting when "Automatic inventory collection (Automatic Inventory Retrieval)"...
Page 60: Switching On The Server Blade
● In order to comply with applicable EMC regulations (regulations on electromagnetic compatibility) and satisfy cooling requirements, the PRIMERGY BX920 S4 server blade must not run while the cover is removed. Follow the safety instructions in chapter "Important information" on ●...
Page 61: Concluding Software Tasks
Basic hardware procedures Concluding software tasks Ê Perform the following software tasks to put the server blade back in operation: – "Resetting the boot retry counter" on page 84 – "Verifying the system time settings" on page 88 – "Viewing and clearing the System Event Log (SEL)" on page 89 –...
Page 62: Closing The Rack Door
Basic hardware procedures 4.10 Closing the rack door 4.10.1 Closing the rack door of a PRIMECENTER rack The PRIMECENTER rack is equipped with a split front door. The left-hand door contains an interlocking system that can be locked and opened with a key. Optionally, a revolving door knob can be mounted for key-less locking.
Page 63: Basic Software Procedures
Basic software procedures Starting the maintenance task 5.1.1 Launching a video redirection to a server blade The management blade web interface uses the iRMC Advanced Video Redirection (AVR) function to provide a virtual console for the server blades. AVR allows you to control the mouse and keyboard of the managed server blade from your FST and to show the current graphical and text output from the managed server blade.
Page 64: Checking The Server Blade Status Via Irmc
Basic software procedures Ê Click the [+] button in the Server Blade Status title bar to expand the server blade list. The over all status of the installed server blades is indicated by the icons in the Health column. For the meaning of the icons, refer to the Help – On Page function of the management blade web interface.
Page 65: Saving Bios Settings
Saving BIOS settings The description for saving the BIOS settings can be found in chapter „Save & Exit menu“ in the "D3142 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY BX920 S4" reference manual. For the Japanese market, follow the instructions provided separately.
Page 66: Disabling Bitlocker Functionality
Basic software procedures Ê Click the Video Redirection button in the status frame of the server blade menu. Ê Click Virtual Media Wizard in the menu bar of the video redirection window. For further information on iRMC Virtual Media function refer to the "Integrated Remote Management Controller"...
Page 67: Disabling Boot Watchdog Functionality
BitLocker setup wizard, modify the BitLocker Group Policy settings. For further information on how to disable BitLocker drive encryption, please refer to the Microsoft Knowledge Base. Fujitsu service partners will find additional information (also available in Japanese) on the Fujitsu Extranet web pages. 5.1.7...
Page 68 Ê Save your changes and exit the BIOS. For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, refer to the "D3142 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY BX920 S4" reference manual. Configuring boot watchdog settings using the management blade web interface Ê...
Page 69: Verifying And Configuring The Backup Software Solution
Procedures may differ depending on the backup software. For details, refer to the dedicated documentation provided separately. Further information on suitable backup software solutions and related documentation is available to Fujitsu service partners from the Fujitsu Extranet pages. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 70: Note On Server Maintenance In A Multipath I/O Environment
Continue as follows: Ê If performing an offline driver update, first of all prepare the ServerView Update DVD: Ê Download the latest ServerView Update DVD image from the Fujitsu FTP server at ftp://ftp.ts.fujitsu.com/images/serverview. Ê Burn the image to a DVD.
Page 71: Note On Server Maintenance In A Multipath I/O Environment
This is a known restriction of Windows PE with Multipath drivers. Before using the ServerView Update DVD or PrimeCollect in an offline environment, Fujitsu recommends to properly shut down the server and to disconnect all external I/O connections (like LAN or FC cables) from the system.
Page 72 Continue as follows: Ê If performing an offline BIOS / firmware update, first of all prepare the ServerView Update DVD: Ê Download the latest ServerView Update DVD image from the Fujitsu FTP server at: ftp://ftp.ts.fujitsu.com/images/serverview Ê Burn the image to a DVD.
Page 73 Basic software procedures Ê After the update or diagnostic procedure has been completed, shut down the server, reconnect all external I/O connections and bring the system back to normal operation. Ê If necessary, perform this procedure for all remaining servers within the Multipath environment.
Page 74: Switching On The Id Indicator
Basic software procedures 5.1.11 Switching on the ID indicator When working in a datacenter environment, switch on the ID indicator on the front of the server blade for easy identification. Using the ID button on the front panel Ê Press the ID button on the front panel to switch on the ID indicator. When the ID button is pushed for five seconds or more and separated, it lights to blue.
Page 75: Completing The Maintenance Task
(EMEA market) http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/downloads/ (Japanese market) Fujitsu does not assume responsibility for any damage done to the server or for the loss of any data resulting from BIOS updates. 5.2.1.1 Updating or recovering the system board BIOS TFTP update procedure Ê...
Page 76 Basic software procedures CAUTION! Do not interrupt the BIOS update process after it has started. If the process is interrupted, the BIOS may be permanently corrupted. BIOS recovery procedure For the Japanese market, follow the instructions provided separately. Ê Prepare a USB stick with the following files: –...
Page 77 Basic software procedures Ê Switch off the server blade as described in section "Shutting down the server blade" on page Ê Remove the Y cable. Ê Deactivate the BIOS Recovery Flash Bit Enabled option in the management blade Boot Options menu. Ê...
Page 78: Updating Or Recovering The Irmc
Basic software procedures Ê Remove the server blade from the system unit as described in section "Removing a server blade" on page Ê Open the server blade as described in section "Opening the server blade" on page Ê Turn switch 3 of the user DIP switch bank to OFF, see section "Onboard settings"...
Page 79 Basic software procedures iRMC recovery procedue The iRMC recovery is performed via the FlashDisk menu executed from a bootable USB memory stick. For detailed information refer to the "Integrated Remote Management Controller" user guides available online. For the Japanese market, follow the instructions provided separately. Ê...
Page 80: Restoring Bios Settings
5.2.2 Restoring BIOS settings The description for restoring the BIOS settings can be found in chapter „Flash BIOS Update“ in the "D3142 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY BX920 S4" reference manual. For the Japanese market, follow the instructions provided separately.
Page 81 "Local System Update for PRIMERGY Servers" user guide Using the flash tool The latest firmware files are available as ASPs (Autonomous Support Packages) for Windows or as DOS tools from the Fujitsu support web pages at http://ts.fujitsu.com/support/. Ê Select Drivers & Downloads.
Page 82: Enabling Option Rom Scan
Basic software procedures The status of the component will then be set to ok. To see the new status you must refresh the Driver Monitor view with Refresh. 5.2.5 Enabling Option ROM scan In order to configure a mezzanine card that has been installed or replaced, the card’s Option ROM has to be enabled in the system board BIOS.
Page 83: Verifying And Configuring The Backup Software Solution
Procedures may differ depending on the backup software. For details, refer to the dedicated documentation provided separately. Further information on suitable backup software solutions and related documentation is available to Fujitsu service partners from the Fujitsu Extranet pages. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 84: Resetting The Boot Retry Counter
69, it has to be re-enabled to complete the maintenance task. Ê Re-enable backup drives and revise backup software settings and cronjobs. Detailed information on suitable backup software solutions and related documentation is available to Fujitsu service partners from the Fujitsu Extranet pages 5.2.7...
Page 85 Basic software procedures If the system boots up and no further errors occur within 6 hours after that successful boot attempt, the boot retry counter will automatically be reset to its default value. Please take into account, that the specified number of boot attempts can only be determined after this period of time.
Page 86: Enabling Boot Watchdog Functionality
Ê Save your changes and exit the BIOS. For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, refer to the "D3142 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY BX920 S4" reference manual. Configuring boot watchdog settings using the management blade web interface Ê...
Page 87: Enabling Replaced Components In The System Bios
Ê Reset replaced components to Enable. Ê Save your changes and exit the BIOS. For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, refer to the "D3142 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY BX920 S4" reference manual. 5.2.10 Verifying the memory mode If a memory module fails, the server blade will reboot and the defective module will be disabled.
Page 88: Verifying The System Time Settings
Ê Save your changes (if applicable) and exit the BIOS. For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, refer to the "D3142 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY BX920 S4" reference manual. 5.2.11 Verifying the system time settings This task only applies to Linux environments.
Page 89: Viewing And Clearing The System Event Log (Sel)
Ê Save your changes and exit the BIOS. For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, refer to the "D3142 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY BX920 S4" reference manual. 5.2.12 Viewing and clearing the System Event Log (SEL) 5.2.12.1 Viewing the SEL...
Page 90: Saving The Sel
Basic software procedures Ê Under Maintenance select System Event Log. Ê Select the message type(s) you want to display: – Critical events – Major events – Minor events – Informational events Note on the SVOM Driver Monitor The Driver Monitor view gives you an overview of the monitored components as well as the associated events contained in the system event log on the managed server.
Page 91: Clearing The Sel
The iRMC web interface opens, where you can administer the server blade remotely. Ê Open the Event Log – IPMI SEL content menu. For further information refer to the "Integrated Remote Management Controller" user guides available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com (EMEA market) or (Japanese http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/ market): 5.2.12.3 Clearing the SEL...
Page 92 Basic software procedures In order to prevent communication problems, it is necessary to update the changed MAC address stored in the related ifcfg-eth<x> definition file. To update the MAC address, proceed as follows: Procedures may differ depending on your Linux OS or the definition file on the client system.
Page 93: Enabling Bitlocker Functionality
Ê Follow the instructions in the BitLocker Setup wizard. For further information on how to enable BitLocker drive encryption, please refer to the Microsoft Knowledge Base. Fujitsu service partners will find additional information (also available in Japanese) on the Fujitsu Extranet web pages. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 94: Performing A Raid Array Rebuild
Basic software procedures 5.2.15 Performing a RAID array rebuild After replacing a hard disk drive that has been combined into a RAID array, RAID rebuild will be performed completely unattended as a background process. Ê Ensure that the RAID array rebuild has started normally. Wait until the progress bar has reached at least one percent.
Page 95: Looking Up Wwn Addresses
Basic software procedures Ê Switch on or restart your server blade. Ê As soon as the startup screen appears, press the [F2] function key to enter the BIOS. Ê Depending on the number of network controllers in your system, you will find one or several Port Configuration menu items.
Page 96: Using The Chassis Id Prom Tool
After replacing the server blade, system information has to be entered using the ChassisId_Prom Tool. The tool and further instructions are available to maintenance personnel from the Fujitsu Technology Solutions Extranet: http://partners.ts.fujitsu.com/com/service/intelservers/tools For the Japanese market, follow the instructions provided separately.
Page 97: After Replacing The Server Blade
Basic software procedures Ê If LAN teaming has been active, you will need to restore the configuration using the LAN driver utility after replacing the LAN/CNA controller. Ensure that the controllers have been assigned as primary or secondary according to your requirements. For details, refer to the relevant LAN/CNA driver manual.
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Page 99: Hard Disk Drives / Solid State Drives
Hard disk drives / solid state drives Safety notes CAUTION! The hard disk drive or solid state drive must not be removed from the ● installation frame by anyone except a service technician. The HDD/SSD modules (drives) must all be marked clearly so that ●...
Page 100 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Do not use the device in extremely hot or cold locations, or locations ● with extreme temperature changes. Never attempt to disassemble the hard disk drive or solid state drive. ● Follow the safety instructions in chapter "Important information"...
Page 101: Basic Information
Basic information The hard disk drives or solid state drives which can be ordered for the PRIMERGY BX920 S4 are supplied already mounted in an installation frame so that defective drives can be replaced and new drives can be added during operation.
Page 102: General Equipping Rules
Hard disk drives / solid state drives 6.1.1 General equipping rules Figure 15: Numbering of HDD/SSD bays – Solid state drives (SSDs) are always equipped before installing hard disk drives. – If only one HDD/SSD module is installed, the HDD/SSD module will be installed in position 0.
Page 103: Installing A 2.5-Inch Hdd/Ssd Module
Hard disk drives / solid state drives Installing a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module Customer Replaceable Units (CRU) Average task duration: 5 minutes 6.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Main steps: tool-less ● 6.2.2 Preliminary steps Perform the following procedures: "Opening the rack door"...
Page 104 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 16: Removing the 2.5-inch dummy module Ê Press both tabs on the dummy module together until the locking mechanism disengages (1). Ê Pull the dummy module out of the bay (2). CAUTION! Store the dummy module in a safe place.
Page 105: Installing The 2.5-Inch Hdd/Ssd Module
Hard disk drives / solid state drives 6.2.4 Installing the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module Figure 17: Unlocking the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module Ê Release the locking mechanism as follows: 1. Press the two green tabs of the locking lever together (1). 2. Push the handle of the HDD/SSD module fully in the direction of the arrow (2).
Page 106 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 18: Installing the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module Ê Carefully push the HDD/SSD module into the empty bay until it stops. Figure 19: Installing the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module Ê Push the handle completely in the direction of the arrow until the locking mechanism engages.
Page 107: Concluding Steps
Hard disk drives / solid state drives 6.2.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures: "Closing the rack door" on page 62 Ê Ê If applicable, please observe the notes on RAID rebuild in section "Performing a RAID array rebuild" on page 94 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 108: Removing A 2.5-Inch Hdd/Ssd Module
Hard disk drives / solid state drives Removing a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module Customer Replaceable Units (CRU) Average task duration: 5 minutes Only applicable for removing non-defective HDD/SSD modules: Ê Set the drive to "Offline" via the software (RAID controller configuration software), before removing an HDD/SSD module that is not defective.
Page 109: Removing The 2.5-Inch Hdd/Ssd Module
Hard disk drives / solid state drives 6.3.3 Removing the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module Figure 20: Unlocking the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module Ê Release the locking mechanism as follows: 1. Press the two green tabs of the locking lever together (1). 2. Push the handle of the HDD/SSD module fully in the direction of the arrow (2).
Page 110: Installing The 2.5-Inch Dummy Module
Hard disk drives / solid state drives 6.3.4 Installing the 2.5-inch dummy module Figure 21: Installing the 2.5-inch dummy module Ê Push the dummy module into the empty bay until it engages. 6.3.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures: "Closing the rack door" on page 62 Ê...
Page 111: Replacing A 2.5-Inch Hdd/Ssd Module
Hard disk drives / solid state drives Replacing a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module Customer Replaceable Units (CRU) Average task duration: 5 minutes CAUTION! Only remove an HDD/SSD module during operation if the drive is not ● currently being accessed. Observe the indicators for the corresponding HDD/SSD modules, see "Indicators on the hot-plug HDD/SSD module"...
Page 112: Preliminary Steps
Hard disk drives / solid state drives 6.4.2 Preliminary steps Perform the following procedures: "Opening the rack door" on page 52 Ê "Locating the defective server blade" on page 45 Ê "Locating the defective component" on page 49 Ê 6.4.3 Removing the defective 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module Ê...
Page 113: Replacing Hdd/Ssd Backplanes
Hard disk drives / solid state drives Replacing HDD/SSD backplanes Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average hardware task duration: 15 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 6.5.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing the SAS backplane: ● –...
Page 114: Removing The Hdd/Ssd Backplane
Hard disk drives / solid state drives 6.5.3 Removing the HDD/SSD backplane Figure 22: Removing the HDD/SSD backplane Ê Lift the HDD/SSD backplane up and remove it from the fixing brackets (1). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 115: Installing The Hdd/Ssd Backplane
Hard disk drives / solid state drives 6.5.4 Installing the HDD/SSD backplane There are two variants of HDD/SSD backplanes available, PCH and SAS backplanes. While PCH backplanes are used to connect SATA drives, SAS backplanes can be used to connect to SAS drives. Figure 23: Labeling of a PCH HDD/SSD backplane Both backplane variants have the same form factor, so note the labeling (see ovals).
Page 116: Concluding Steps
Hard disk drives / solid state drives 6.5.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Close the server blade as described in section "Closing the server blade" on page Ê Reinstall and secure the server blade in the system unit as described in section "Installing the server blade in the system unit"...
Page 117: Expansion Cards And Backup Units
Expansion cards and backup units Safety notes CAUTION! Do not damage or modify internal cables or devices. Doing so may ● cause a device failure, fire, or electric shock. Devices and components inside the server blade remain hot after ● shutdown.
Page 118: Mezzanine Cards
Expansion cards and backup units Mezzanine cards 7.1.1 Basic information One or two mezzanine cards can be installed in a BX920 S4 server blade. Additional Fibre Channel, SAS, Ethernet and/or Infiniband I/O channels can be set up using these cards. All mezzanine cards have the same form factor.
Page 119 Expansion cards and backup units The figure below shows the two kinds of unpopulated carriers for mezzanine cards. All installation/removal procedures are identical for both carriers. Figure 26: Carrier for mezzanine cards with two "x8" riser cards Figure 27: Carrier for mezzanine cards with one "x8" and one "x16" (2) riser card Note the numbering of the mezzanine card slots.
Page 120: Installing Riser Cards
Expansion cards and backup units 7.1.1.1 Installing riser cards Figure 28: Installing the riser card x8 Ê Connect the riser card to the carrier. Make sure that the green clips click into place. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 121 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 29: Installing the riser card x16 Ê Connect the riser card to the carrier. Make sure that the green clips click into place. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 122: Removing Riser Cards
Expansion cards and backup units 7.1.1.2 Removing riser cards Figure 30: Removing the riser card x8 Ê Remove the riser card from the holder at the slot of mezzanine card 2. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 123 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 31: Removing the riser card x16 Ê Remove the riser card from the holder. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 124: Population Rules For Mezzanine Cards
Expansion cards and backup units 7.1.1.3 Population rules for mezzanine cards Figure 32: Slot numbering for mezzanine cards The slots of the mezzanine cards in the server blade are connected to certain connection blade slots on the back of the system unit. You therefore need to observe how the connection blade slots are populated on the back of the system unit when installing mezzanine cards.
Page 125: Expansion Cards And Backup Units
Expansion cards and backup units System unit Server Mezzanine card blade Connection blade slots CB2: Onboard - - - CB1: 1Gb Ethernet or 1Gb Ethernet or CNA- Fabric 1 controller 10 Gb Ethernet 10Gb Ethernet CB3: CB4: 1Gb Ethernet or 1Gb Ethernet or Eth 1Gb 4port or 10Gb Ethernet or...
Page 126 Expansion cards and backup units If an FC mezzanine card is installed in slot 1, at least one FC connection ● blade must be installed in fabric 2. If an Infiniband mezzanine card is installed in slot 1, an Infiniband connection ●...
Page 127 "SAS RAID HDD module" on page 143. For the latest information on supported expansion cards, refer to your server’s hardware configurator available online at the following address: for the EMEA market: http://ts.fujitsu.com/products/standard_servers/tower/primergy_bx920s3.html for the Japanese market: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/system/ Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 128 Expansion cards and backup units Population rules for mezzanine cards in the BX400 S1 system unit The connection blade slots of the BX400 S1 system unit are numbered as follows. CB 1 (Fabric 1) CB 2 (Fabric 2) CB 3 (Fabric 3) CB 4 (Fabric 3) Figure 34: Connection blade slots (BX400 S1 system unit) The table below shows the connections of the connection blade slots to the slots...
Page 129 Expansion cards and backup units If an FC mezzanine card is installed in slot 1, at least one FC connection ● blade must be installed in CB slot 2 of the system unit. If a 1 Gb Ethernet mezzanine card is installed in slot 2 of a server blade, at ●...
Page 130: Installing Mezzanine Cards
Expansion cards and backup units 7.1.2 Installing mezzanine cards Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 7.1.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing mezzanine cards: tool-less ● 7.1.2.2 Preliminary steps Before installing an expansion card, perform the following steps:...
Page 131: Installing A Mezzanine Card
Expansion cards and backup units 7.1.2.3 Installing a mezzanine card The following section illustrates how to install a mezzanine card in slot 2. Removing the mezzanine cards carrier Figure 35: Removing the mezzanine cards carrier Ê Remove the mezzanine cards carrier from the server blade housing by lifting it up, keeping it as horizontal as possible.
Page 132 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 36: Removing the riser card Ê Remove the riser card from the holder at the slot of mezzanine card 2. Figure 37: Inserting the mezzanine card Ê Place the mezzanine card on the two guide pins (1) at the slot of mezzanine card 2 and press the mezzanine card down so that it clicks into place between the two clips (2).
Page 133 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 38: Reconnecting the riser card Ê Connect the riser card to the mezzanine card. Make sure that the green clips click into place. Mezzanine card 1 is fastened to the carrier with the component side facing downward.
Page 134 Expansion cards and backup units Installing the mezzanine card carrier Figure 39: Installing the mezzanine cards carrier Ê Install the carrier with the mezzanine cards in the server blade housing. As you do this, the riser cards are inserted in the corresponding system board slots.
Page 135: Concluding Steps
Expansion cards and backup units 7.1.2.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Close the server blade as described in section "Closing the server blade" on page Ê Reinstall and secure the server blade in the system unit as described in section "Installing the server blade in the system unit"...
Page 136: Removing Mezzanine Cards
Expansion cards and backup units 7.1.3 Removing mezzanine cards Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) average hardware task duration: 5 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 7.1.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Removing expansion cards: tool-less ● 7.1.3.2 Preliminary steps Before removing an expansion card, perform the following steps:...
Page 137: Removing A Mezzanine Card
Expansion cards and backup units 7.1.3.3 Removing a mezzanine card The following section illustrates how to remove a mezzanine card in slot 2. Removing the mezzanine card carrier Figure 40: Removing the mezzanine cards carrier Ê Remove the carrier from the server blade housing by lifting it up, keeping it as horizontal as possible.
Page 138 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 42: Removing the mezzanine card Ê Press the two clips (1) and remove the mezzanine card (2). Figure 43: Reconnecting the riser card Ê Connect the riser card to the mezzanine card. Make sure that the green clips click into place.
Page 139: Concluding Steps
Expansion cards and backup units 7.1.3.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Close the server blade as described in section "Closing the server blade" on page Ê Reinstall and secure the server blade in the system unit as described in section "Installing the server blade in the system unit"...
Page 140: Replacing Mezzanine Cards
Expansion cards and backup units 7.1.4 Replacing mezzanine cards Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 7.1.4.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing expansion cards: tool-less ● 7.1.4.2 Preliminary steps Note on network settings recovery...
Page 141: Removing A Mezzanine Card
Expansion cards and backup units Ê Remove the server blade from the system unit as described in section "Removing the server blade from the system unit" on page Ê Open the server blade as described in section "Opening the server blade" on page Ê...
Page 142 Expansion cards and backup units Ê After replacing a network controller in a server blade running Linux OS, update its MAC address in the related NIC definition file as described in section "Updating the NIC configuration file in a Linux environment" on page Ê...
Page 143: Sas Raid Hdd Module
Expansion cards and backup units SAS RAID HDD module 7.2.1 Basic information A SAS RAID HDD module can be installed in a BX920 S4 server blade to provide SAS RAID connections to SAS HDD/SSD drives. The SAS RAID HDD module is also used to establish connection to the SAS connection blade via SAS Expander mezzanine card, see section "Mezzanine cards"...
Page 144: Installing The Sas Raid Hdd Module
Expansion cards and backup units 7.2.2 Installing the SAS RAID HDD module Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 7.2.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing SAS RAID HDD module: tool-less ●...
Page 145: Installing The Sas Raid Hdd Module
Expansion cards and backup units 7.2.2.3 Installing the SAS RAID HDD module The following procedure is identical for both variants of SAS RAID HDD modules. Figure 45: Connecting the SAS RAID HDD module to the riser card Ê Connect the SAS RAID HDD module to the riser card. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 146: Concluding Steps
Expansion cards and backup units Figure 46: Installing the SAS RAID HDD module Ê Push the SAS RAID HDD module under the three plastic catches of the holder (see ovals) (1). Ê Connect the riser card to the SAS connector on the system board (2). 7.2.2.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task:...
Page 147: Removing The Sas Raid Hdd Module
Expansion cards and backup units Ê If BitLocker functionality is used and has been disabled before starting the maintenance task, re-enable BitLocker as described in section "Enabling BitLocker functionality" on page Ê Please observe the notes on RAID rebuild in section "Performing a RAID array rebuild"...
Page 148: Removing The Sas Raid Hdd Module
Expansion cards and backup units Ê Remove the server blade from the system unit as described in section "Removing the server blade from the system unit" on page Ê Open the server blade as described in section "Opening the server blade" on page 7.2.3.3 Removing the SAS RAID HDD module...
Page 149 Expansion cards and backup units Ê If BitLocker functionality is used and has been disabled before starting the maintenance task, re-enable BitLocker as described in section "Enabling BitLocker functionality" on page Ê Please observe the notes on RAID rebuild in section "Performing a RAID array rebuild"...
Page 150: Replacing The Sas Raid Hdd Module
Expansion cards and backup units 7.2.4 Replacing the SAS RAID HDD module Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 7.2.4.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing SAS RAID HDD module: tool-less ●...
Page 151: Replacing The Sas Raid Hdd Module
Expansion cards and backup units 7.2.4.3 Replacing the SAS RAID HDD module The following procedure is identical for both variants of SAS RAID HDD modules. Ê Remove the defective SAS RAID HDD module as described in section "Removing the SAS RAID HDD module" on page 147.
Page 152: Installing The Fbu (Flash Backup Unit)
Expansion cards and backup units 7.2.5 Installing the FBU (Flash Backup Unit) Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 7.2.5.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing FBU: tool-less ●...
Page 153: Installing The Fbu
Expansion cards and backup units 7.2.5.3 Installing the FBU The FBU requires the SAS RAID HDD module with 512 MB cache installed, see section "SAS RAID HDD module" on page 143. Figure 48: Installing the FBU Ê Slide the FBU module to the frame rail (1). Ê...
Page 154: Concluding Steps
Expansion cards and backup units Figure 49: Connecting the FBU Ê Connect the FBU to the SAS RAID HDD module (see circle). 7.2.5.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Close the server blade as described in section "Closing the server blade"...
Page 155: Removing The Fbu (Flash Backup Unit)
Expansion cards and backup units 7.2.6 Removing the FBU (Flash Backup Unit) Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 7.2.6.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing FBU: tool-less ●...
Page 156: Removing The Fbu
Expansion cards and backup units 7.2.6.3 Removing the FBU Figure 50: Connecting the FBU Ê Disconnect the FBU from the SAS RAID HDD module (see circle). Figure 51: Installing the FBU Ê Unclasp the plastic bracket (1) and remove the FBU (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 157: Concluding Steps
Expansion cards and backup units 7.2.6.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Close the server blade as described in section "Closing the server blade" on page Ê Reinstall and secure the server blade in the system unit as described in section "Installing the server blade in the system unit"...
Page 158: Replacing The Fbu (Flash Backup Unit)
Expansion cards and backup units 7.2.7 Replacing the FBU (Flash Backup Unit) Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 7.2.7.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing FBU: tool-less ●...
Page 159: Removing The Fbu
Expansion cards and backup units 7.2.7.3 Removing the FBU Figure 52: Connecting the FBU Ê Disconnect the defective FBU from the SAS RAID HDD module (see circle). Figure 53: Installing the FBU Ê Unclasp the plastic bracket (1) and remove the defective FBU (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 160: Installing The Fbu
Expansion cards and backup units 7.2.7.4 Installing the FBU Figure 54: Installing the FBU Ê Slide the FBU module to the frame rail (1). Ê Fold down the FBU (2). The FBU clicks into place in its final position. Figure 55: Connecting the FBU Ê...
Page 161: Concluding Steps
Expansion cards and backup units 7.2.7.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Close the server blade as described in section "Closing the server blade" on page Ê Reinstall and secure the server blade in the system unit as described in section "Installing the server blade in the system unit"...
Page 162 Expansion cards and backup units Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 163: Main Memory
Main memory Safety notes CAUTION! Do not install unsupported third party memory modules. For further ● information on supported memory modules, refer to section "Basic information" on page 164. Memory modules remain hot after shutdown. Wait for components to ● cool down before installing or removing memory modules to prevent burns.
Page 164: Basic Information
Main memory Basic information – The system board is equipped with 12 memory connectors (6 connectors per CPU). – In mono processor configurations only 6 memory connectors are usable. – The system has to be equipped with at least one memory module per processor.
Page 165 Main memory – Within a channel, populate modules in descending order of capacity. – If memory modules with different speeds are used, the lowest clock rate applies for all DIMMs. Regardless of the mode, all DIMMs will run at the highest common frequency that is allowed by the SPD Data of the DIMMs and the maximum speed of the selected configuration.
Page 166: Independant Channel Mode
Main memory 8.1.1.2 Independant Channel mode CPU 1 CPU 2 Channel Slot descriptor 1A 2A 1B 2B 1C 2C 2F 1F 2E 1E 2D 1D # DIMMS 1 CPU populated 2 CPU populated All empty DIMM sockets must be fitted with dummy DIMMs. Once the DIMM sockets have been fitted with DIMMs and dummy DIMMs, the air cowl must be laid over the DIMM slots.
Page 167: Mirrored Channel Mode
Main memory 8.1.1.3 Mirrored channel mode CPU 1 CPU 2 Channel Slot descriptor 1A 2A 1B 2B 1C 2C 2F 1F 2E 1E 2D 1D # DIMMS 1 CPU populated 2 CPU populated All empty DIMM sockets must be fitted with dummy DIMMs. Once the DIMM sockets have been fitted with DIMMs and dummy DIMMs, the air cowl must be laid over the DIMM slots.
Page 168: Performance Channel Mode
Main memory 8.1.1.4 Performance channel mode CPU 1 CPU 2 Channel Slot descriptor 1A 2A 1B 2B 1C 2C 2F 1F 2E 1E 2D 1D # DIMMS 1 CPU populated 2 CPU populated All empty DIMM sockets must be fitted with dummy DIMMs. Once the DIMM sockets have been fitted with DIMMs and dummy DIMMs, the air cowl must be laid over the DIMM slots.
Page 169: Rank Sparing Mode (Single Rank (1R) And Dual Rank (2R) Rdimm Modules)
Main memory 8.1.1.5 Rank Sparing Mode (single rank (1R) and dual rank (2R) RDIMM modules) CPU 1 CPU 2 Channel Slot descriptor 1A 2A 1B 2B 1C 2C 2F 1F 2E 1E 2D 1D # DIMMS 1 CPU populated 1 CPU populated All empty DIMM sockets must be fitted with dummy DIMMs.
Page 170: Rank Sparing Mode For Quad Rank (4R) And Octa Rank (8R) Lrdimm Modules (Minimizing Waste Of Spare Memory)
Main memory 8.1.1.6 Rank Sparing Mode for quad rank (4R) and octa rank (8R) LRDIMM modules (minimizing waste of spare memory) CPU 1 CPU 2 Channel Slot descriptor 1A 2A 1B 2B 1C 2C 2F 1F 2E 1E 2D 1D # DIMMS 1 CPU populated 2 CPU populated...
Page 171: Dummy Dimm Modules
Main memory 8.1.1.7 Dummy DIMM modules All empty DIMM slots must be fitted with dummy DIMM modules to ensure sufficient cooling of the system. Figure 57: Dummy DIMM module Dummy modules are installed and removed in the same way as the DIMM modules as described in sections "Installing a memory module"...
Page 172: Installing Memory Modules
Main memory Installing memory modules Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 15 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 8.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing memory modules: tool-less ● 8.2.2 Preliminary steps Before installing a memory module, perform the following steps: Ê...
Page 173: Installing A Memory Module
Main memory Ê If applicable, remove the dummy DIMM module. 8.2.3 Installing a memory module Ê Identify the correct memory slot according to the mounting order described in section "Memory sequence" on page 164. Ê If required, remove the mezzanine carrier for better handling of the DIMMs of CPU 1.
Page 174: Concluding Steps
Main memory 8.2.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the air cowls as described in section "Installing the air cowls" on page 181. Ê If applicable, reinstall the mezzanine carrier as described in section "Installing mezzanine cards"...
Page 175: Removing Memory Modules
Main memory Removing memory modules Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 15 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 8.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Removing memory modules: tool-less ● 8.3.2 Preliminary steps Before removing a memory module, perform the following steps: Ê...
Page 176: Removing A Memory Module
Main memory 8.3.3 Removing a memory module Ê Identify the desired memory slot according to the mounting order described in section "Memory sequence" on page 164. CAUTION! Ensure to maintain an operational configuration when removing memory modules. For additional information, please refer to section "Memory sequence"...
Page 177: Concluding Steps
Main memory 8.3.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Fit the empty DIMM slot with a dummy DIMM module. Ê Reinstall the air cowls as described in section "Installing the air cowls" on page 181. Ê...
Page 178: Replacing Memory Modules
Main memory Replacing memory modules Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) average hardware task duration: 15 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 8.4.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing memory modules: tool-less ● 8.4.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing a memory module, perform the following steps: Ê...
Page 179: Removing A Memory Module
Main memory Ê Locate the defective memory module using the onboard Local Diagnostic LEDs as described in section "Onboard indicators and controls" on page 260. 8.4.3 Removing a memory module Ê Remove the defective memory module as described in section "Removing a memory module"...
Page 180: Concluding Steps
Main memory 8.4.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the air cowls as described in section "Installing the air cowls" on page 181. Ê If applicable, reinstall the mezzanine carrier as described in section "Installing mezzanine cards"...
Page 181: Handling Of Memory Air Cowls
Main memory Handling of memory air cowls The memory modules have to be covered by air cowls for cooling reasons. 8.5.1 Installing the air cowls Figure 62: Installing the air cowls Ê Place the air cowls over the DIMMs as shown in the figure. For cooling reasons the air cowls must be installed when operating! Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 182: Removing The Air Cowls
Main memory 8.5.2 Removing the air cowls Figure 63: Lifting up the air cowls Ê Lift up the air cowls from the DIMMs. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 183: Processors
Processors Safety notes CAUTION! Do not install unsupported processors. For further information on ● supported processors, refer to section "Basic information" on page 184. Circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed and ● can be damaged by static electricity. Always discharge static build-up (e.g.
Page 184: Basic Information
Processors Basic information The system board D3142 offers two sockets for Intel Xeon processors. Supported processors ® ® – CPU: Intel Xeon processor E5-2400v2 family – Socket type: LGA1356-2 package – Thermal Design Power (TDP) class: up to 95 W Installing processors Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average hardware task duration: 15 minutes...
Page 185: Preliminary Steps
Processors 9.2.2 Preliminary steps Before installing a processor, perform the following steps: Ê Disable BitLocker functionality as described in section "Disabling BitLocker functionality" on page Ê Disable boot watchdog functionality as described in section "Disabling boot watchdog functionality" on page Ê...
Page 186: Installing A Processor
Processors 9.2.3 Installing a processor This description applies to the following procedures: – Installing the second CPU in a single-processor configuration – Transfering a CPU after replacing the system board (see section "Swapping the processor" on page 248) Figure 64: Opening socket release lever Ê...
Page 187 Processors Figure 65: Opening the load plate Ê Open the load plate of the processor socket. CAUTION! Handle the locking frame carefully. In a vertical position, the small clip (see red arrow) can scratch the system board. Figure 66: Removing the protective cover Ê...
Page 188 Processors Figure 67: Installing the processor Ê Hold the processor with your thumb and index finger. Ê Place the new processor on the socket. Make sure that the recesses on the processor are aligned with the corresponding markings on the socket. CAUTION! –...
Page 189 Processors Figure 68: Closing the load plate Ê Close the load plate of the processor. Figure 69: Closing the socket release lever Ê Close the socket release lever (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab (2) to lock down the load plate. Ê...
Page 190: Concluding Steps
Processors 9.2.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Install the processor heat sink onto the processor as described in section "Installing processor heat sinks" on page 202. Ê Close the server blade as described in section "Closing the server blade"...
Page 191: Removing Processors
Processors Removing processors Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average hardware task duration: 15 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes CAUTION! Processors are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge and must be handled with care. After a processor has been removed from its protective sleeve or from its socket, place it upside down on a nonconducting, antistatic surface.
Page 192 Processors Ê Shut down the server blade as described in section "Shutting down the server blade" on page Ê Remove the server blade from the system unit as described in section "Removing the server blade from the system unit" on page Ê...
Page 193: Removing A Processor
Processors 9.3.3 Removing a processor This description applies to the following procedures: – Removing CPU 2 from a dual-processor configuration – Removing CPUs from a defective system board (see section "Swapping the processor" on page 248) Ê Remove the desired processor heat sink as described in section "Removing processor heat sinks"...
Page 194 Processors Figure 71: Opening the load plate Ê Open the load plate of the processor socket. CAUTION! Handle the locking frame carefully. In a vertical position, the small clip (see red arrow) can scratch the system board. Figure 72: Removing the processor Ê...
Page 195 Processors CAUTION! Be careful not to touch or bend the spring contacts on the processor socket. Ê Thoroughly clean residual thermal paste from the processor surface using a lint-free cloth. Ê Store the processor in a save place for later reuse. CAUTION! Processors are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge and must be handled with care.
Page 196 Processors Figure 74: Closing the load plate Ê Close the load plate of the processor. Figure 75: Close the socket release lever Ê Close the socket release (1) lever and latch it under the load plate retention tab to lock down the load plate (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 197: Concluding Steps
Processors 9.3.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Install the processor heat sink onto the processor as described in section "Installing processor heat sinks" on page 202. Ê If memory modules have been removed, install the memory into their original location as described in section "Installing a memory module"...
Page 198: Upgrading Or Replacing Processors
Processors Upgrading or replacing processors Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average hardware task duration: 15 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes CAUTION! Processors are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge and must be handled with care. After a processor has been removed from its protective sleeve or from its socket, place it upside down on a nonconducting, antistatic surface.
Page 199: Upgrading Or Replacing A Processor
Processors Ê Shut down the server blade as described in section "Shutting down the server blade" on page Ê Remove the server blade from the system unit as described in section "Removing the server blade from the system unit" on page Ê...
Page 200 Processors Ê Enable the the replaced processor as described in section "Enabling replaced components in the system BIOS" on page Ê Enable boot watchdog functionality as described in section "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page Ê If BitLocker functionality is used and has been disabled before starting the maintenance task, re-enable BitLocker as described in section "Enabling BitLocker functionality"...
Page 201: Handling Processor Heat Sinks
Processors Handling processor heat sinks Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average task duration: 15 minutes 9.5.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing or removing the processor heat sink: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 9.5.2 Preliminary steps Before installing, removing or replacing the processor heat sink, perform the...
Page 202: Installing Processor Heat Sinks
Processors 9.5.3 Installing processor heat sinks The following figures show the heat sink types used in the BX920 S4 server blade: Figure 76: Heat sink for CPU 1 Figure 77: Heat sink for CPU 2 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 203: Preparing The Heat Sink And Processor
Processors 9.5.3.1 Preparing the heat sink and processor When installing a new heat sink Figure 78: Heat sink with protective cover Ê Remove the protective cover from the heat sink (see arrow). CAUTION! Ensure not to touch the heat-conductive paste on the bottom of the heat sink.
Page 204: Installing The Heat Sink
Processors 9.5.3.2 Installing the heat sink The following procedure is identical for the heat sinks of both CPUs. Ê Align the heat sink with the four threaded holes of the processor socket. Figure 79: Installing the heat sink Ê Carefully seat the heat sink on the four threaded holes as shown (see arrows).
Page 205 Processors Ê Keep pressing on the heat sink to prevent it from tilting until two screws (1) and (2) are fixed. Figure 80: Fastening the heat sink Ê Fasten the four captive screws (combihexagon) on the heat sink in the following pattern: (1)->(2)->(3)->(4).
Page 206: Removing Processor Heat Sinks
Processors 9.5.4 Removing processor heat sinks The following procedure is identical for the heat sinks of both CPUs. Figure 81: Removing the processor heat sink (A) Ê Loosen the four captive screws (combihexagon) on the heat sink in the following pattern: (4)->(3)->(2)->(1). Keep pressing on the heatsink to avoid tilting until the screws (1) and (2) are removed.
Page 207: Replacing Processor Heat Sinks
Processors 9.5.5 Replacing processor heat sinks 9.5.5.1 Removing the processor heat sink Ê Remove the processor heat sink as described in section "Removing processor heat sinks" on page 206. 9.5.5.2 Applying thermal paste Ê Apply thermal paste to the processor surface as described in section "Applying thermal paste"...
Page 208: Applying Thermal Paste
Processors Applying thermal paste Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average task duration: 5 minutes – For the Japanese market, the service engineer must follow the instruction provided separately. – If the processor upgrade or replacement kit contains a new CPU heat sink, a thin layer of thermal compound has already been pre-applied to its lower surface.
Page 209 Processors In order to determine the correct amount of thermal paste (equal to 1.0 gram), divide the grey area of the syringe up into two equal segments. Add graduation marks to the syringe using a permanent marker to help you apply the thermal paste. Figure 83: Applying thermal paste Ê...
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Page 211: System Board Components
System board components Safety notes CAUTION! Devices and components inside the server remain hot after ● shutdown. After shutting down the server, wait for hot components to cool down before installing or removing internal options. Circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed and ●...
Page 212: Required Tools
For further safety information, please refer to section "Environmental ● protection" in the PRIMERGY BX920 S4 Operating Manual. Ensure to insert the CMOS battery with the positive pole facing ● 10.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ●...
Page 213: Removing The Battery
System board components 10.1.3 Removing the battery The CMOS battery is located on the system board near CPU2 and HDD1 (see following figure). (see circle) Figure 84: Location of the CMOS battery on the system board D3142 Figure 85: Replacing the CMOS battery Ê...
Page 214: Installing The Cmos Battery
System board components Do not throw the CMOS battery into the trash can. Lithium batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste. 10.1.4 Installing the CMOS battery Figure 86: Installing the CMOS battery Ê At a slight angle, fit the new CMOS battery into its socket as shown in the figure above.
Page 215: Concluding Steps
System board components 10.1.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Dispose of the CMOS battery in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste. Ê Close the server blade as described in section "Closing the server blade" on page Ê...
Page 216: Usb Flash Module (Ufm)
System board components 10.2 USB Flash Module (UFM) 10.2.1 Installing the UFM Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 10.2.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing the UFM: ●...
Page 217: Installing The Ufm
System board components 10.2.1.3 Installing the UFM Figure 87: UFM kit Pre-assembled UFM flash module kit (S26361-F3514-V3): 2 GB UFM SLC A3C40104433 UFM spacer A3C40109081 This black spacer will not be used. A white spacer is already mounted instead. UFM nylon screw A3C40109082 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 218 System board components Figure 88: UFM mounting location UFM mounting location on the system board: UFM connector UFM spacer Figure 89: Installing the UFM Ê Connect the UFM to the system board. Ê Secure the UFM with the nylon screw (see arrow). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 219: Concluding Steps
System board components 10.2.1.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Close the server blade as described in section "Closing the server blade" on page Ê Reinstall and secure it in the system unit as described in section "Installing the server blade in the system unit"...
Page 220: Removing The Ufm
System board components 10.2.2 Removing the UFM Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 10.2.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Removing the UFM: ● – Phillips PH1 / (+) No. 1 screw driver 10.2.2.2 Preliminary steps Before removing the UFM, perform the following steps: Ê...
Page 221: Removing The Ufm
System board components 10.2.2.3 Removing the UFM Ê Remove the nylon screw from the defective UFM. Figure 90: Removing the UFM Ê Grasp the UFM on its corners (see arrows), then pull ouit t gradually and carefully. The UFM spacer remains on the system board. 10.2.2.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê...
Page 222: Replacing The Ufm
System board components 10.2.3 Replacing the UFM Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 10.2.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: ● – combination pliers and flat nose pliers Replacing the UFM: ●...
Page 223: Removing The Ufm
System board components 10.2.3.3 Removing the UFM Figure 91: Removing the UFM Ê Grasp the UFM on its corners (see arrows), then pull ouit t gradually and carefully. The UFM spacer remains on the system board. 10.2.3.4 Re-installing the UFM Figure 92: Preparing the new UFM Ê...
Page 224 System board components Destroying the defective UFM CAUTION! The UFM contains customer information (e.g. IP address, license numbers). After replacing the UFM, hand the defective UFM over to the customer. If the customer requests disposal of the defective UFM, proceed as follows: Figure 93: Destroying the defective UFM Ê...
Page 225: Concluding Steps
System board components 10.2.3.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Close the server blade as described in section "Closing the server blade" on page Ê Reinstall and secure the server blade in the system unit as described in section "Installing the server blade in the system unit"...
Page 226: Trusted Platform Module (Tpm)
System board components 10.3 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) This section provides information on how to install, remove or replace the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). 10.3.1 Installing the TPM Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 10.3.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: ●...
Page 227: Installing The Tpm
System board components Ê Shut down the server blade as described in section "Shutting down the server blade" on page Ê Remove the server blade from the rack as described in section "Removing the server blade from the system unit" on page Ê...
Page 228 System board components Figure 95: TPM mounting location TPM mounting location on the system board: TPM connector Cut-out for TPM spacer Figure 96: Installing the TPM spacer Ê Snap the TPM spacer into the cut-out in the system board (see arrow). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 229 System board components Figure 97: TPM bit insert Ê Attach the TPM bit insert or TPM module fixing tool (Japanese market) to a bit screw driver. Figure 98: Mounting the TPM Ê Connect the new TPM to the system board. Ê...
Page 230: Concluding Steps
System board components 10.3.1.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Close the server blade as described in section "Closing the server blade" on page Ê Reinstall and secure the server blade in the system unit as described in section "Installing the server blade in the system unit"...
Page 231: Removing The Tpm
System board components 10.3.2 Removing the TPM Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average task duration: 30 minutes CAUTION! Advise your contact persons that they must provide you with TPM backup copies. For security reasons, the TPM must be restored/re- saved by the customer. After installing a new system board, the TPM must be enabled.
Page 232: Preliminary Steps
For further information on how to disable BitLocker drive encryption, please refer to the Microsoft Knowledge Base. Fujitsu service partners will find additional information (also available in Japanese) on the Fujitsu Extranet web pages. Ê Disable TPM in the system board BIOS. Proceed as follows: Ê...
Page 233: Removing The Tpm
System board components Ê Save your changes and exit the BIOS. For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, refer to the "D3142 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY BX920 S4" reference manual available online. Ê If applicable, open the rack door as described in section "Opening the rack door"...
Page 234: Concluding Steps
System board components CAUTION! Ensure to turn the screw clockwise in order to remove it! Slowly and carefully increase the pressure on the screw until it begins to turn. The effort when loosing the screw should be as low as possible.
Page 235: Replacing The Tpm
System board components 10.3.3 Replacing the TPM Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average task duration: 40 minutes CAUTION! Advise your contact persons that they must provide you with TPM backup copies. For security reasons, the TPM must be restored/re- saved by the customer. After installing a new system board, the TPM must be enabled.
Page 236: Preliminary Steps
System board components 10.3.3.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing the TPM, perform the following steps: Ê Disable BitLocker functionality as described in section "Disabling BitLocker functionality" on page Ê If applicable, open the rack door as described in section "Opening the rack door"...
Page 237: Concluding Steps
System board components 10.3.3.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Close the server blade as described in section "Closing the server blade" on page Ê Reinstall and secure the server blade in the system unit as described in section "Installing the server blade in the system unit"...
Page 238: Onboard Sas Enabling Key
System board components 10.4 Onboard SAS enabling key The onboard SAS enabling key enables the SAS functionality of the Onboard controller. Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes 10.4.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Main steps: tool-less ●...
Page 239: Removing The Defective Onboard Sas Enabling Key
System board components 10.4.3 Removing the defective onboard SAS enabling key Figure 101: Removing the onboard SAS enabling key Ê Pull the onboard SAS enabling key from the connector on the system board using the green removal tool. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 240: Installing The New Onboard Sas Enabling Key
System board components 10.4.4 Installing the new onboard SAS enabling key Figure 102: Installing the onboard SAS enabling key Ê Connect the onboard SAS enabling key to the connector on the system board. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 241: Concluding Steps
System board components Figure 103: Routing the holding rope Ê Route the holding rope (see oval) of the onboard SAS enabling key into the gap between its own socket and the connector of the mezzanine bracket on the system board as shown in the figure. 10.4.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures: "Closing the server blade"...
Page 242: Replacing The System Board
System board components 10.5 Replacing the system board Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average hardware task duration: 50 minutes Average software task duration: 10 minutes Note on TPM The system board can be equipped with an optional TPM (Trusted Platform Module). This module enables third party programs to store key information (e.
Page 243: Required Tools
System board components Note on system information backup / restore The server blade contains the Chassis ID EPROM that contains system information like server name and model, housing type, serial number and manufacturing data. 10.5.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ●...
Page 244: Preliminary Steps
System board components 10.5.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing the system board, perform the following steps: Ê Disable BitLocker functionality as described in section "Disabling BitLocker functionality" on page Ê Disable boot watchdog functionality as described in section "Disabling boot watchdog functionality" on page Ê...
Page 245: Removing The System Board
System board components 10.5.3 Removing the system board Ê Remove the following components from the system board as shown in the related sections: – Heat sink: see section "Removing processor heat sinks" on page 206 Leave the processor on the defective board for now. –...
Page 246 System board components Figure 105: Detaching the system board (B) Ê Carefully shift the system board to the front (see arrow) in order to detach it from the centering bolts (see circles). Ê Hold the defective system board by the memory module ejectors and at a slight angle lift it out of the chassis.
Page 247: Installing The System Board
System board components 10.5.4 Installing the system board 10.5.4.1 Mounting the system board Ê Hold the new system board by the memory module ejectors. Ê At a slight angle, lower the system board into the chassis. Figure 106: Installing the system board (A) Ê...
Page 248: Swapping The Processor
System board components Figure 107: Installing the system board (B) Ê Secure the system board with the screw (M3 x 6 mm, C26192-Y10-C68) (see circle). Screw torque: 0.6 Nm (not applicable for the Japanese market) Ê Verify the settings on the new system board (jumpers and/or switch). For a detailed description, please refer to section "Onboard settings"...
Page 249: Concluding Steps
System board components 10.5.5 Concluding steps Ê If applicable, reinstall the air cowls as described in section "Installing the air cowls" on page 181. Ê Reinstall all remaining system board components as shown in the related sections: – Heat sinks: refer to section "Installing processor heat sinks"...
Page 250 Ê If applicable, activate TPM functionality in the system BIOS under Security > TPM (Security Chip) Setting > Security Chip. For more information, refer to the "D3142 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY BX920 S4" reference manual. Ê Verify and update time settings as described in section "Verifying the system...
Page 251: Server Blade
Server blade Safety notes CAUTION! Do not damage or modify internal cables or devices. Doing so may ● cause a device failure, fire, or electric shock. Devices and components inside the server blade remain hot after ● shutdown. After shutting down the server blade, wait for hot components to cool down before installing or removing internal options.
Page 252: Replacing The Server Blade
Server blade 11.1 Replacing the server blade Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average hardware task duration: 50 minutes Average software task duration: 10 minutes Ensure to note down your current network settings before replacing the server blade. When replacing server blade, network configuration settings in the operating system will be lost and replaced by default values.
Page 253 Server blade Ê Install the heat sinks in the new server blade, see section "Handling processor heat sinks" on page 201. Ê Remove the mezzanine cards carrier with the installed mezzanine card(s) from the defective server blade, see section "Removing mezzanine cards" on page 136.
Page 254 Server blade It is necessary to complete ID card with the model name and the serial number. Please use the new label. – If applicable, reinstall the HDD/SSD modules in their original mounting bays, see section "Installing the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module" on page 105.
Page 255: Appendix
Appendix 12.1 Mechanical overview 12.1.1 Server blade front Figure 108: PRIMERGY BX920 S4 server blade front Pos. Component ID card Y-cable connector Front panel (buttons and indicators) USB connector Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 256: Server Blade Interior
Appendix 12.1.2 Server blade interior Figure 109: PRIMERGY BX920 S4 interior Pos. Component UFM (option, on the system board, in the figure below mezzanine card 1) Mezzanine card 1 slot (under the support plate) CPU 1 / Heatsink Memory modules for CPU 2...
Page 257: Configuration Tables
Appendix 12.2 Configuration tables 12.2.1 Memory configuration table Please refer to chapter "Main memory" on page 163. 12.2.2 Mezzanine card configuration table Please refer to chapter "Population rules for mezzanine cards" on page 124. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 258: Connectors And Indicators
Appendix 12.3 Connectors and indicators 12.3.1 Connectors and indicators on the system board 12.3.1.1 Onboard connectors DIMM 1D DIMM 2D DIMM 1E DIMM 2E DIMM 1F DIMM 2F CPU 1 CPU 2 DIMM 2C DIMM 1C DIMM 2B DIMM 1B DIMM 2A DIMM 1A Figure 110: Internal connectors of system board D3142...
Page 259: Onboard Settings
Appendix 12.3.1.2 Onboard settings DIMM 1D DIMM 2D DIMM 1E DIMM 2E DIMM 1F DIMM 2F CPU 1 CPU 2 DIMM 2C DIMM 1C DIMM 2B DIMM 1B DIMM 2A DIMM 1A Figure 111: Onboard settings on system board D3142 Switch Status Description...
Page 260: Onboard Indicators And Controls
Appendix 12.3.1.3 Onboard indicators and controls DIMM 1D DIMM 2D DIMM 1E DIMM 2E DIMM 1F DIMM 2F CPU 1 CPU 2 DIMM 2C DIMM 1C DIMM 2B DIMM 1B SAS Connector DIMM 2A DIMM 1A Figure 112: Onboard indicators and Indicate CSS button No.
Page 261 Appendix Indicator Status Description Mezzanine card 1 operational Mezzanine card 1 orange on Mezzanine card 1 failure memory module operational Memory orange on memory module failure Fabric 3/4 no network connection Fabric 3/4 green flashing Fabric 3/4 network connection green on Fabric 3/4 an active network connection Fabric 2 no network connection Fabric 2...
Page 262: Connectors And Indicators On The Front
Appendix 12.3.2 Connectors and indicators on the front 12.3.2.1 Front panel connectors Figure 113: Front panel connectors Pos. Component Y-cable port USB connector Upgrade and Maintenance Manual BX920 S4...
Page 263: Front Panel Indicators
Appendix 12.3.2.2 Front panel indicators Figure 114: I/O panel indicators Indicator Status Description Fabric 3/4 no network connection green Fabric 3/4 Fabric 3/4 an active network connection flashing green on Fabric 3/4 network connection Fabric 2 no network connection green Fabric 2 Fabric 2 an active network connection flashing...
Page 264 Appendix Indicator Status Description System is ok A prefailure event was detected for a CSS component that you can fix yellow on CSS indicator yourself (for reasons of precaution) with the CSS concept. yellow An error was detected that you can fix flashing yourself with the CSS concept.
Page 265: Indicators On The Hot-Plug Hdd/Ssd Module
Appendix 12.3.2.3 Indicators on the hot-plug HDD/SSD module Figure 115: Indicators on the 2.5-inch HDD module HDD/SSD BUSY (green) – Lights up: HDD/SSD in active phase – Does not light: HDD/SSD inactive (drive inactive) HDD/SSD FAULT (orange) (in conjunction with a RAID controller) –...
Page 266: Minimum Startup Configuration
Appendix 12.4 Minimum startup configuration Field Replaceable Units (FRU) If the server blade does not start up or other problems occur, it may be necessary to take the system down to its most basic configuration in order to isolate the defective component. The minimum startup configuration consists of the following components: Component Notes and reference...

Fujitsu Primergy BX920 S4 Upgrade And Maintenance Manual

1 Introduction

2 Before You Start

3 Important Information

4 Basic Hardware Procedures

5 Basic Software Procedures

6 Hard Disk Drives / Solid State Drives

7 Expansion Cards and Backup Units

Main Memory

Basic Information

9 Processors

10 System Board Components

11 Server Blade

12 Appendix

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Server Blade

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