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  • Page 1 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual - English PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual April 2013...

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks

    – 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 TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 6 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......35 Where to find which information? ....36 Notational conventions .
  • Page 8 Contents Shutting down the server ....71 Disconnecting the server from the mains ... 72 Extending / removing the server from the rack .
  • Page 9 Contents 4.10 Handling the anti-tilt bracket ....127 4.10.1 Installing the anti-tilt bracket ....127 4.10.2 Removing the anti-tilt bracket .
  • Page 10 Contents 5.2.11 Verifying the system time settings ....161 5.2.12 Viewing and clearing the System Event Log (SEL) ..162 5.2.12.1 Viewing the SEL .
  • Page 11 Contents Replacing the power backplane ....187 6.5.1 Required tools ......187 6.5.2 Preliminary steps .
  • Page 12 Contents 7.2.7.3 Removing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module ..224 7.2.7.4 Installing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module ..224 7.2.7.5 Concluding steps .
  • Page 13 Contents 7.3.6 Installing 3.5-inch HDD modules ....272 7.3.6.1 Required tools ......272 7.3.6.2 Preliminary steps .
  • Page 14 Contents HDD extension boxes ..... 309 7.4.1 HDD extension box overview ....309 7.4.1.1 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box .
  • Page 15 Contents 7.4.6 Removing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box ..340 7.4.6.1 Required tools ......340 7.4.6.2 Preliminary steps .
  • Page 16 Contents SAS expander board ..... 368 7.5.1 Installing the SAS expander board ....368 7.5.1.1 Required tools .
  • Page 17 Contents Rear fans ......392 8.3.1 Installing rear fan modules ....392 8.3.1.1 Required tools .
  • Page 18 Contents 9.2.2 Removing expansion cards ....424 9.2.2.1 Required tools ......424 9.2.2.2 Preliminary steps .
  • Page 19 Contents 9.4.1.4 Removing PCI slot brackets ....460 9.4.1.5 Preparing PCI slot openings ....462 9.4.1.6 Installing the GPGPU card mounting bracket .
  • Page 20 Contents 9.5.2 Replacing a GPGPU / coprocessor card ... . 527 9.5.2.1 Required tools ......527 9.5.2.2 Preliminary steps .
  • Page 21 Contents 9.7.3 Installing an FBU ......550 9.7.3.1 Required tools ......550 9.7.3.2 Preliminary steps .
  • Page 22 Contents Main memory ......583 10.1 Basic information ..... . . 584 10.1.1 Memory sequence .
  • Page 23 Contents 11.3 Removing processors ..... 617 11.3.1 Required tools ......617 11.3.2 Preliminary steps .
  • Page 24 Contents 12.2.5 Cabling the accessible drive ....667 12.2.5.1 SATA ODD ......667 12.2.5.2 USB backup drive .
  • Page 25 Contents 12.5.3 Replacing a slimline ODD or LSD ....712 12.5.3.1 Required tools ......712 12.5.3.2 Preliminary steps .
  • Page 26 Contents 12.7 Slimline ODD in 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box ..738 12.7.1 Installing the slimline ODD ....738 12.7.1.1 Required tools .
  • Page 27 Contents 13.1.5 Installing the front panel module ....770 13.1.5.1 Connecting cables to the front panel module ..770 13.1.5.2 Installing the front panel module .
  • Page 28 Contents 13.3.1.5 Installing the front VGA connector ... . . 799 13.3.1.6 Reassembling the front panel module ... . 801 13.3.1.7 Reinstalling the front panel module .
  • Page 29 Contents 14.2.2 Removing the UFM board ....823 14.2.2.1 Required tools ......823 14.2.2.2 Preliminary steps .
  • Page 30 Contents 14.4.3 Replacing the onboard SAS enabling key ... 853 14.4.3.1 Required tools ......853 14.4.3.2 Preliminary steps .
  • Page 31 Contents Cabling ......909 16.1 List of used cables ..... . . 909 16.2 Cabling overviews .
  • Page 32 Contents 16.3 Replacing the intrusion switch cable ... . 932 16.3.1 Required tools ......932 16.3.2 Preliminary steps .

  • Page 33: Version History

    Version history Issue number Reason for update 0.5 / February 2012 Preliminary draft version 1.0 / March 2012 Initial release 1.1 / March 2012 Updated and revised release Revised the following sections: GPGPU mounting 1.2 / May 2012 sequence, Chassis ID Prom Tool download description, Applying thermal paste Revised / complemented the following sections: "Handling the system air duct", "Expansion card...
  • Page 34 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 35: 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 36: Where To Find Which Information

    Internet. The overview page showing the online documentation available on the Internet can be found using the URL (for EMEA market): http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com. The PRIMERGY server documentation can be accessed using the Industry standard servers navigation option. For the Japanese market: Please refer to the following URL for the latest product manuals: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/...

  • Page 37: Notational Conventions

    Introduction Notational conventions The following notational conventions are used in this manual: indicates commands or menu items Text in italics 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 38 Introduction Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 39: Before You Start

    "Tools you need at hand" on page Installing optional components The "PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 Server Operating manual" gives an introduction to server features and provides an overview of available hardware options. Use the Fujitsu ServerView Suite management software to prepare hardware expansions.
  • Page 40 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 TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 Server Operating Manual" and section "Connectors and indicators"...

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 44 for an overview of steps taken into account for calculating the average task duration: Step...

  • Page 45: 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 46 Before you start Screw driver / Screw Usage Type Bit insert M3 x 4.5 mm Phillips UFM nylon (white) PH1 / (+) No. 1 screw A3C40109082 M2.5 x 4 mm (silver) Phillips TFM module PH1 / (+) No. 1 C26192-Y10- C103 M3 x 4 mm flat head screw...

  • Page 47: Documents You Need At Hand

    For the Japanese market please use the following address: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/ Document Description "Quick Start Hardware - PRIMERGY TX300 S7" leaflet Quick installation poster for initial operation, available only in printed form "Quick Start Hardware - PRIMERGY RX350 S7" leaflet "PRIMERGY ServerView Suite - DVD booklet on initial software Overview &...
  • Page 48 Spare parts identification and information system (EMEA market only), available for online use or download (Windows OS) at Illustrated Spares catalog http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com/illustrated_spares or from the CSS component view of the ServerView Operations Manager available from the ServerView Suite DVD 2...
  • Page 49 – "iRMC S2 / S3" User Guide available from the ServerView Suite DVD 2 or online – RAID documentation, available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com under Industry standard servers - Expansion Cards - Storage Adapters, e.g.: – "Integrated RAID for SAS" User...
  • Page 50 Before you start Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 51: 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. Keep this manual and the other documentation (such as the operating manual and documentation DVD) close to the device.
  • Page 52 Important information Before starting up During installation and before operating the device, observe the instructions ● on environmental conditions for your device. If the device is brought in from a cold environment, condensation may form ● both inside and on the outside of the device. Wait until the device has acclimatized to room temperature and is absolutely dry before starting it up.
  • Page 53 Important information Always connect the server and the attached peripherals to the same power ● circuit. Otherwise you run the risk of losing data if, for example, the server is still running but a peripheral device (e.g. memory subsystem) fails during a power outage.
  • Page 54 Important information Only set screen resolutions and refresh rates that are specified in the ● operating manual for the monitor. Otherwise, you may damage your monitor. If you are in any doubt, contact your sales outlet or customer service center. Before installing/removing internal options to/from the server, turn off the ●...
  • Page 55 Important information All batteries containing pollutants are marked with a symbol (a crossed-out ● garbage can). In addition, the marking is provided with the chemical symbol of the heavy metal decisive for the classification as a pollutant: Cd Cadmium Hg Mercury Pb Lead Working with optical disk drives and media When working with optical disk drives, these instructions must be followed.
  • Page 56 Important information As a precaution, remove disks from the optical disk drive when the ● drive is not to be used for a long time. Keep the optical disk tray closed to prevent foreign matter, such as dust, from entering the optical disk drive.
  • Page 57 Important information Laser information The optical disk drive complies with IEC 60825-1 laser class 1. CAUTION! The optical disk drive contains a light-emitting diode (LED), which under certain circumstances produces a laser beam stronger than laser class 1. Looking directly at this beam is dangerous. Never remove parts of the optical disk drive casing! Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices Modules with electrostatic-sensitive devices are identified by the following...
  • Page 58 If you need to lift or transport the server, ask other people to help you. ● Because the PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 is large and heavy, at least two people are needed. Never lift or carry the device by the handles on the front panel.

  • Page 59: Ce Conformity

    Important information If the server is integrated into an installation that draws power from an ● industrial power supply network with an IEC309 type connector, the power supply's fuse protection must comply with the requirements for non- industrial power supply networks for the type A connector. CE conformity The system complies with the requirements of the EC directives 2004/108/EC regarding "Electromagnetic Compatibility"...

  • Page 60: Environmental Protection

    Important information 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 61 Important information Energy-saving information Devices that do not need to be constantly switched on should be switched off until they are needed as well as during long breaks and after completion of work. Packaging information This packaging information doesn’t apply to the Japanese market. Do not throw away the packaging.
  • Page 62 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 63: Basic Hardware Procedures

    Basic hardware procedures Using diagnostics information The "PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 Server Operating manual" gives an introduction to server 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.

  • Page 64: Locating The Defective Server

    For further information, refer to the "ServerView Suite Local Service Concept (LSC)" manual available from the ServerView Suite DVD 2 supplied with your PRIMERGY server or online at (EMEA market) or http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/(Japanese market). Ê When using ServerView Operations Manager to toggle the ID indicator, choose Single System View and press the Locate button.

  • Page 65: Determining The Error Class

    Basic hardware procedures 4.1.2 Determining the error class The Local Service Concept (LSC) allows you to identify defective server components. Failure events are assigned to one of two error classes: – Global Error events that need to be resolved by maintenance personnel –...

  • Page 66: Customer Self Service (Css) Indicator

    Check the ServerView System Monitor, available on Windows or Linux based servers with ServerView agents installed. For further information, please refer to the "ServerView System Monitor" user guide, available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com or from the ServerView Suite DVD 2 supplied with your PRIMERGY server 4.1.2.2...

  • Page 67: Locating The Defective Component

    For further information, refer to the "ServerView Suite Local Service Concept (LSC)" manual available from the ServerView Suite DVD 2 supplied with your PRIMERGY server or online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com (EMEA market) or (Japanese market). http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/ 4.1.3.1...

  • Page 68: Local Diagnostic Indicators On The System Board

    Basic hardware procedures Indicator Status Description Memory error orange on Memory module failure detected indicator Fan error orange on Fan prefailure or failure event detected indicator In addition to local diagnostic indicators, CSS or Global Error LEDs indicate, if the defective component is a customer or field replaceable unit (see section "Determining the error class"...
  • Page 69 Basic hardware procedures No. Description Indicate CSS button Using the Indicate CSS button Ê Shut down and power off the server. Ê Disconnect the AC power cord from the system. It is mandatory to disconnect power cords in order to use the Indicate CSS functionality.
  • Page 70 Basic hardware procedures Indicator Status Description PCI card operational PCI card orange on PCI card failure CPUs operational CPUs orange on CPU failure memory module operational Memory orange on memory module failure green on PSUs operational PSUs orange on PSU failure Main power green on main voltages are within range...

  • Page 71: Shutting Down The Server

    Basic hardware procedures Shutting down the server CAUTION! For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important information" on page This step is only required when upgrading or replacing non-hot plug components. Ê Inform the system administrator that the server will be shut down and put offline.

  • Page 72: Disconnecting The Server From The Mains

    Basic hardware procedures Disconnecting the server from the mains Figure 9: Opening the PSU cable bracket Ê Press down on the release tab (1) until the loop on the PSU cable bracket disengages (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 73 Basic hardware procedures Figure 10: Removing the power cord from the PSU cable bracket (A) Ê Press down on the locking lever on the PSU cable bracket (1) and pull down the loop from the cord grip (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 74 Basic hardware procedures Figure 11: Removing the power cord from the PSU cable bracket (B) Ê Pull the loop on the PSU cable bracket further back as shown (1). Ê Remove the power cord from the PSU cable bracket (2) and disconnect it from the PSU.

  • Page 75: Extending / Removing The Server From The Rack

    Basic hardware procedures Extending / removing the server from the rack In most cases maintenance tasks can be performed while the server is extended from the rack. However, depending on accessibility or security guidelines, it may make sense to completely remove the server from the rack cabinet for maintenance purposes.

  • Page 76: Extending The Server Out Of The Rack

    Basic hardware procedures 4.4.2 Extending the server out of the rack Figure 12: Extending the server out of the rack Ê Shut down the server and remove external cables as described in section "Preliminary steps" on page Ê If you are not using a cable mounting arm (CMA kit), ensure that the rear cables are long enough not to be strained or damaged when extending the server out of the rack.

  • Page 77: Removing The Server From The Rack

    Basic hardware procedures 4.4.3 Removing the server from the rack CAUTION! At least two people are needed to lift the server out of the rack cabinet. (For the Japanese market, please refer to " 安全上のご注意 ".) For configurations below 32 kg: At least two people are needed to lift the server out of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 78 Basic hardware procedures Ê Shut down the server and remove external cables as described in section "Preliminary steps" on page Ê Unlatch and pull the server out of the rack as described in section "Extending the server out of the rack" on page Figure 13: Removing the server from the rack Ê...

  • Page 79: Opening The Server

    In order to comply with applicable EMC regulations (regulations on ● electromagnetic compatibility) and satisfy cooling requirements, the PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 server must not run while the side cover is removed. For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important...
  • Page 80 Basic hardware procedures Ê Open the locking lever (1). This will slide the top cover back disengaging the locking mechanism (2). Figure 15: Removing the top cover (rack server) Ê Remove the top cover. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 81: Removing The Id Card

    Basic hardware procedures 4.5.1.2 Removing the ID card Figure 16: Removing the ID card (rack server) Ê Remove the ID card from the server. It may be necessary to pull out on the ID card rather firmly. However, do not apply excessive force. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 82: Removing The Rack Mounting Frame

    Basic hardware procedures 4.5.1.3 Removing the rack mounting frame The rack front cover consists of a plastic frame and two rack mounting brackets. For further information, refer to section "Assembling the rack front cover" on page 904. Ê Pull out the ID card from the server front as described in section "Removing the ID card"...
  • Page 83 Basic hardware procedures Figure 18: Removing the rack mounting frame (B) Ê Press down on the locking latch while slightly folding out the rack front cover. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 84 Basic hardware procedures Figure 19: Removing the rack mounting frame (C) Ê Press up on the plastic frame to disengage the bottom locking latch (1). Ê Detach and remove the rack front cover to the front (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 85: Tower Model

    Basic hardware procedures 4.5.2 Tower model 4.5.2.1 Unlocking the server Figure 20: Removing the key (A) Ê Lift the key ring to unlatch it (1). Ê Turn the key ring counter-clockwise by 90 degrees (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 86 Basic hardware procedures Figure 21: Removing the key (B) Ê Remove the key from the server rear. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 87 Basic hardware procedures Figure 22: Unlocking the server Ê Insert the key into the lock on the server front. Ê Turn the key clockwise to unlock the front and side covers (1). Ê Remove the key from the server front (2) and set aside for later use. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 88: Removing The Side Cover

    Basic hardware procedures 4.5.2.2 Removing the side cover Figure 23: Removing the side cover (tower server) Ê Open the locking lever (1). This will slide the side cover back disengaging the locking mechanism (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 89 Basic hardware procedures Figure 24: Removing the side cover (tower server) Ê Remove the side cover. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 90: Removing The Id Card

    Basic hardware procedures 4.5.2.3 Removing the ID card Figure 25: Removing the ID card (tower server) Ê Remove the ID card from the server. It may be necessary to pull out on the ID card rather firmly. However, do not apply excessive force. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 91: Removing Accessible Drive And Hdd Bay Covers

    Basic hardware procedures 4.5.2.4 Removing accessible drive and HDD bay covers Figure 26: Removing the accessible drive bay cover Ê Press up on the locking latch (1) and fold out the accessible drive bay cover (2). Ê Remove the accessible drive bay cover from the front cover. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 92 Basic hardware procedures Figure 27: Removing the HDD bay cover Ê Pull out on the handle on the upper edge of the HDD bay cover. Ê Fold out and remove the HDD bay cover from the front cover. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 93 Basic hardware procedures Storing the accessible drive bay cover Figure 28: Storing the accessible drive bay cover Ê Place the accessible drive bay cover on the HDD bay cover as shown (1). Ê Press in on the bottom edge of the accessible drive bay cover until it snaps in place (2).

  • Page 94: Removing The Front Cover

    Basic hardware procedures 4.5.2.5 Removing the front cover Figure 29: Removing the front cover (tower server) (A) Ê Pinch the locking clips to disengage the front cover (see close-up) while slightly pulling out. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 95 Basic hardware procedures Figure 30: Removing the front cover (tower server) (B) Ê Carefully fold out the bottom end of the front cover (1). Ê Unhook and remove the front cover (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 96: Handling Fan Holders

    Basic hardware procedures Handling fan holders Ê Please proceed as described in sections "Replacing the system fan holder" on page 387 "Replacing the rear fan holder" on page 402. Handling the system air duct 4.7.1 Plastic air duct 4.7.1.1 Removing the system air duct Figure 31: Detaching the system air duct Ê...
  • Page 97 Basic hardware procedures Figure 32: Removing the system air duct Ê Hold the air duct by the two green grips (see orange arrows) and lift it out of the chassis in a vertical motion. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 98: Installing The System Air Duct

    Basic hardware procedures 4.7.1.2 Installing the system air duct Figure 33: Mounting the system air duct (A) Ê Ensure that the air duct spacer has been installed in the system as described in section "Mounting the system board" on page 863.
  • Page 99 Basic hardware procedures Figure 34: Mounting the system air duct (B) Ê Ensure that the two centering bolts on the rear fan holder properly engage with the center holes on the air duct (see close-ups). Ê Ensure that the locking latch (L) on the air duct has properly engaged. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 100: Metal Air Duct

    Basic hardware procedures 4.7.2 Metal air duct 4.7.2.1 Removing the system air duct Figure 35: Detaching the system air duct Ê Loosen the captive knurled thumb screw on the air duct (see close-up). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 101 Basic hardware procedures Figure 36: Removing the system air duct Ê Hold the system air duct by its two handle recesses and lift it out of the chassis in a vertical motion. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 102: Installing The System Air Duct

    Basic hardware procedures 4.7.2.2 Installing the system air duct Figure 37: Mounting the system air duct (A) Ê Ensure that the air duct spacer has been installed in the system as described in section "Mounting the system board" on page 863.
  • Page 103 Basic hardware procedures Figure 38: Mounting the system air duct (B) Ê Ensure that the two centering bolts on the rear fan holder properly engage with the center holes on the air duct (see close-ups). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 104 Basic hardware procedures Figure 39: Mounting the system air duct (C) Ê Ensure that the system air duct is properly seated in the two guides on both ends of the system fan holder (see close-up). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 105 Basic hardware procedures Figure 40: Securing the system air duct Ê Secure the system air duct on the air duct spacer with the captive knurled thumb screw. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 106: Handling The System Board Carrier

    Basic hardware procedures Handling the system board carrier 4.8.1 Removing the system board carrier Figure 41: Removing the system board carrier (A) Ê Remove three screws from the system board carrier. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 107 Basic hardware procedures Figure 42: Removing the system board carrier (B) Ê Slide the system board carrier towards the server front as far as it will go. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 108 Basic hardware procedures Figure 43: Removing the system board carrier (C) Ê Hold the system board carrier by its two handle recesses and lift it out of the chassis. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 109: Installing The System Board Carrier

    Basic hardware procedures 4.8.2 Installing the system board carrier Figure 44: Mounting the system board carrier (A) Ê Hold the system board carrier by its two handle recesses and lower it into the chassis as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 110 Basic hardware procedures Figure 45: Mounting the system board carrier (B) Ê Slide the system board carrier towards the server rear until the latch on the carrier properly engages in the slot on the rear server floor. CAUTION! Ensure not to trap or pinch any cables running through the cable exit from the power backplane.
  • Page 111 Basic hardware procedures Figure 46: Mounting the system board carrier (C) Ê Secure the system board carrier with three M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 112: Closing The Server

    In order to comply with applicable EMC regulations (regulations on ● electromagnetic compatibility) and satisfy cooling requirements, the PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 server must not run while the top / side cover is removed. For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important...
  • Page 113 Basic hardware procedures Ê Ensure that the rack mounting brackets properly engage on both sides of the chassis as shown in the close-up. Figure 48: Installing the rack mounting frame (B) Ê Ensure that the rack mounting brackets properly engage on both sides of the chassis as shown.

  • Page 114: Installing The Id Card

    Basic hardware procedures 4.9.1.2 Installing the ID card Figure 49: Installing the ID card (rack server) Ê Insert and slide the ID card into its slot (1) until it locks in place as shown (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 115: Mounting The Top Cover

    Basic hardware procedures 4.9.1.3 Mounting the top cover Figure 50: Mounting the top cover (rack server) (A) Ê Open the locking lever on the top cover. Ê Lower the top cover onto the chassis, recessed by 2 cm. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 116 Basic hardware procedures Figure 51: Mounting the top cover (rack server) (B) Ê Close the locking lever on the top cover (1). This will slide the top cover shut engaging the locking mechanism (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 117: Tower Model

    Basic hardware procedures 4.9.2 Tower model 4.9.2.1 Mounting the front cover Figure 52: Mounting the front cover (tower server) (A) Ê Hook the two tabs on the upper end of the front cover into the notches in the chassis. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 118 Basic hardware procedures Figure 53: Mounting the front cover (tower server) (B) Ê Fold down the front cover (1) until the locking clip on the bottom edge of the front cover engage (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 119: Installing Accessible Drive And Hdd Bay Covers

    Basic hardware procedures 4.9.2.2 Installing accessible drive and HDD bay covers Figure 54: Installing the accessible drive bay cover Ê Insert the accessible drive bay cover into the front cover as shown (1). Ê Fold in the accessible drive bay cover until it locks in place (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 120 Basic hardware procedures Figure 55: Installing the HDD bay cover Ê Insert the HDD bay cover into the front cover as shown (1). Ê Fold in the HDD bay cover until it locks in place (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 121: Installing The Id Card

    Basic hardware procedures 4.9.2.3 Installing the ID card Figure 56: Installing the ID card (rack server) Ê Insert and slide the ID card into its slot (1) until it locks in place as shown (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 122: Mounting The Side Cover

    Basic hardware procedures 4.9.2.4 Mounting the side cover Figure 57: Mounting the side cover (tower server) (A) Ê Open the locking lever on the side cover. Ê Fit the side cover on the chassis, recessed by 2 cm. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 123 Basic hardware procedures Figure 58: Mounting the side cover (tower server) (B) Ê Close the locking lever on the side cover (1). This will slide the top cover shut engaging the locking mechanism (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 124: Locking The Server

    Basic hardware procedures 4.9.2.5 Locking the server Figure 59: Locking the server Ê If required by security regulations, lock the server: Ê Insert the key into the lock on the server front (1). Ê Turn the key counter-clockwise to lock the front and side covers (2). Ê...
  • Page 125 Basic hardware procedures Figure 60: Storing the key ring (A) Ê Insert the key ring into the slot on the server rear as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 126 Basic hardware procedures Figure 61: Storing the key ring (B) Ê Turn the key ring clockwise by 90 degrees (1) until it latches in place as shown (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 127: Handling The Anti-Tilt Bracket

    Basic hardware procedures 4.10 Handling the anti-tilt bracket 4.10.1 Installing the anti-tilt bracket Figure 62: Installing the anti-tilt bracket (A) Ê Fit the anti-tilt bracket onto the bottom edge of the server rear as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 128 Basic hardware procedures Figure 63: Installing the anti-tilt bracket (B) Ê Secure the anti-tilt bracket on the rear of the server with two knurled thumb screws. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 129: Removing The Anti-Tilt Bracket

    Basic hardware procedures 4.10.2 Removing the anti-tilt bracket Figure 64: Removing the anti-tilt bracket Ê Loosen the two knurled thumb screws on the anti-tilt bracket (1). Ê Remove the anti-tilt bracket from the rear of the server (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 130: Mounting The Server In The Rack

    Basic hardware procedures 4.11 Mounting the server in the rack 4.11.1 Seating the server on the rack rails CAUTION! At least two people are needed to position the server on the rack rails. (For the Japanese market, please refer to " 安全上のご注意 ".) For configurations below 32 kg: At least two people are needed to lift the server into the rack cabinet.
  • Page 131 Basic hardware procedures CAUTION! Additionally, a lifter is required in the following cases: – The server weighs more than 50 kg. – The server weighs more than 21 kg and is to be installed above the height of 25 U. When using a lifter, this installation procedure needs to be carried out by maintenance personnel.

  • Page 132: Sliding The Server Into The Rack

    Basic hardware procedures Ê Fold down the server (3). Ensure that all six rack mounting bolts are properly seated in the mounting points on the telescopic rails and that the locking bars engage (4). 4.11.2 Sliding the server into the rack Figure 66: Sliding the server into the rack Ê...

  • Page 133: Connecting The Server To The Mains

    4.12 Connecting the server to the mains The PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 server can be equipped with up to four hot-plug PSU modules that automatically adjust to any mains voltage in the range of 100 VAC to 240 VAC. Power redundancy is possible in various PSU configurations (see section "PSU installation sequence"...
  • Page 134 Basic hardware procedures Ê Press down on the locking lever on the PSU cable bracket (1) and pull the loop away from the PSU cable bracket anchorage as far as it will go (2). Figure 68: Mounting the PSU cable bracket (A) Ê...
  • Page 135 Basic hardware procedures Figure 69: Mounting the PSU cable bracket (B) Ê Clip the PSU cable bracket into the mounting hole on the power supply module as shown (see close-up). Once attached, a PSU cable bracket cannot be removed from the PSU module anymore.

  • Page 136: Securing A Power Cord In The Psu Cable Bracket

    Basic hardware procedures 4.12.1.2 Securing a power cord in the PSU cable bracket Figure 70: Securing power cords (A) Ê Connect the power cords to the power supply units (1). Ê Run the power cord through the PSU cable bracket as shown (2). Ê...
  • Page 137 Basic hardware procedures Figure 71: Securing power cords (B) Ê Slide the loop on the PSU cable bracket onto the cord grip as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 138 Basic hardware procedures Figure 72: Securing power cords (C) Ê Ensure that the loop on the PSU cable bracket is properly seated on the cord grip (1). Ê Close the loop around the cord grip as shown (2) to secure the power cord. Ê...

  • Page 139: Switching On The Server

    In order to comply with applicable EMC regulations (regulations on electromagnetic compatibility) and satisfy cooling requirements, the PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 server must not run while the top / side cover is removed. Follow the safety instructions in chapter "Important information"...

  • Page 140: Concluding Software Tasks

    Basic hardware procedures 4.14 Concluding software tasks Ê Perform the following software tasks to put the server back in operation: – "Resetting the boot retry counter" on page 156 – "Verifying the system time settings" on page 161 – "Viewing and clearing the System Event Log (SEL)" on page 162 –...

  • Page 141: Basic Software Procedures

    Basic software procedures Starting the maintenance task 5.1.1 Disabling BitLocker functionality BitLocker Drive Encryption provides protection for operating system and data drives by encrypting the contents and requiring users to authenticate their credentials to access the information. On the operating system drive, BitLocker uses the compatible Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to detect if the computer's startup process has been modified from its original state.

  • Page 142: Disabling Svom 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. 5.1.2...

  • Page 143: Configuring Boot Watchdog Settings

    Basic software procedures 5.1.2.2 Configuring boot watchdog settings If the system is to be started from removable boot media for firmware upgrade purposes, the Boot watchdog needs to be disabled before starting maintenance task. Otherwise, the Boot watchdog might initiate a system reboot before the flash process is complete.

  • Page 144: Removing Backup And Optical Disk Media

    For further information on "forcible" tape ejection, please refer to the "Tape Facts" guide available to Fujitsu service partners from the following https address: https://partners.ts.fujitsu.com/com/service/ps/Servers/PRIMERGY/Pages/ TapeFacts.aspx...

  • Page 145: 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 146 Basic software procedures Ê In the initial Installation Manager startup window, choose either Update Manager Express or PrimeCollect from the Installation Manager mode section. Ê Click Continue to proceed. If Update Manager Express has been selected, insert the ServerView Update DVD into the DVD drive before proceeding.

  • Page 147: Switching On The Id Indicator

    Fujitsu support internet pages at: (EMEA market) http://ts.fujitsu.com/support/ 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. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 148: Updating Or Recovering The System Board Bios

    Basic software procedures 5.2.1.1 Updating or recovering the system board BIOS BIOS flash procedure For the Japanese market, follow the instructions provided separately. Ê Prepare a USB stick with the following files: – Update tool – Startup.nsh (which will execute the update tool) –...
  • Page 149 Basic software procedures Ê Enter BIOS recovery mode using the onboard jumpers. For detailed information on jumper settings, refer to section "Onboard settings" on page 950. Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Closing the server" on page 112.

  • Page 150: Updating Or Recovering The Irmc

    Basic software procedures 5.2.1.2 Updating or recovering the iRMC iRMC flash procedure For the Japanese market, follow the instructions provided separately. Ê Prepare a USB stick including the bootable iRMC firmware update image. Ê Connect the USB stick to the USB port. Ensure that only the USB device with the iRMC firmware is connected to the USB port.
  • Page 151 Ê Press the Power On / Off button. The system starts the POST process. In iRMC recovery mode, the “FUJITSU” logo does not show up. Ê The system will detect the USB stick.

  • Page 152: Verifying System Information Backup / Restore

    Chassis IDPROM: Restore successful After replacing the Chassis ID EPROM In case of the PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 server, the Chassis ID EPROM is integrated on the front panel board. Ê Check the SEL log files as described in section "Viewing and clearing the...

  • Page 153: Updating Raid Controller Firmware

    "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: (EMEA market) http://ts.fujitsu.com/support/ http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/downloads/ (Japanese market) Ê...

  • Page 154: Enabling Option Rom Scan

    Basic software procedures 5.2.4 Enabling Option ROM scan In order to configure an expansion card that has been installed or replaced, the card’s Option ROM has to be enabled in the system board BIOS. The card’s firmware is called by the system BIOS upon reboot and can be entered and configured.

  • Page 155: 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 web pages. Re-enabling backup drives...

  • Page 156: Resetting The Boot Retry Counter

    Basic software procedures 5.2.6 Resetting the boot retry counter The boot retry counter is decremented from its preset value every time the POST watchdog initiates a system reboot. When the value has reached ’0’, the system will shut down and power off. 5.2.6.1 Viewing the boot retry counter The current boot retry counter status is available in the BIOS:...

  • Page 157: Performing A Fan Test After Replacing A Defective Fan

    Basic software procedures Resetting the boot retry counter using the ServerView Operations Manager Ê In the ServerView Operations Manager Administration view, select Server Configuration. Ê If more than one server is managed in SVOM, select the target server and click Next. Ê...
  • Page 158 Basic software procedures Executing the fan test via the iRMC Web interface Ê Log into the iRMC web interface. Ê Under Sensors select Fans. Ê Select the replaced fan in the system fans group and click Start Fan Test. For more detailed information on iRMC settings, refer to the "iRMC S2/S3 - integrated Remote Management Controller"...

  • Page 159: Enabling Svom Boot Watchdog Functionality

    Basic software procedures 5.2.8 Enabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality If ServerView Operation Manager boot watchdog functionality has been disabled for firmware upgrade purposes (see section 5.1.2 on page 142), it has to be re-enabled to complete the maintenance task. Timer settings can be configured in the BIOS or using the ServerView iRMC web frontend: Configuring boot watchdog settings in the BIOS Ê...

  • Page 160: Enabling Replaced Components In The System Bios

    Basic software procedures 5.2.9 Enabling replaced components in the system BIOS When a processor, an expansion card, or a memory module fails, the defective component will be set to Disabled or Failed in the system BIOS. The server will then reboot with only the intact hardware components remaining in the system configuration.

  • Page 161: Verifying The System Time Settings

    Basic software procedures Ê Enter the BIOS. Ê Select the Advanced menu. Ê Under Memory Status verify that none of the memory modules are marked as Failed. Ê Save your changes (if applicable) and exit the BIOS. For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, refer to your server’s "BIOS Setup Utility"...

  • Page 162: Viewing And Clearing The System Event Log (Sel)

    Basic software procedures 5.2.12 Viewing and clearing the System Event Log (SEL) 5.2.12.1 Viewing the SEL You can view the System Event Log (SEL) using the ServerView Operations Manager or the ServerView iRMC web frontend: Viewing the SEL in ServerView Operations Manager Ê...

  • Page 163: Clearing The Sel

    Basic software procedures Viewing the SEL using the iRMC web frontend Ê Enter the ServerView iRMC web frontend. Ê Select the Event Log and choose the Internal Event Log submenu. Ê Under Internal Event Log Content the SEL is being displayed. In order to filter the list, select the check boxes next to the desired event types and press Apply for the changes to take effect.
  • Page 164 Basic software procedures To update the MAC address, proceed as follows: Procedures may differ depending on your Linux OS or the definition file on the client system. Use the following information as reference. Ask the system administrator to change the definition file. Ê...

  • Page 165: 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 166: 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. Figure 74: Progress bar (RAID array rebuild) CAUTION! The system is now operational, however, data redundancy will not be available until the RAID array rebuild is complete.

  • Page 167: Looking Up Wwn Addresses

    Basic software procedures Ê Press [Esc] to exit the BIOS. Ê Inform the customer about the changed MAC address. 5.2.16.2 Looking up WWN addresses Emulex FC / FCoE adapters Ê Enable the network controller’s Option ROM in the system board BIOS as described in section "Enabling Option ROM scan"...

  • Page 168: Using The Chassis Id Prom Tool

    After replacing the Chassis ID EPROM, system information has to be entered using the Chassis ID Prom tool. The tool and further instructions are available to maintenance personnel from the Fujitsu Technology Solutions Extranet: https://partners.ts.fujitsu.com/com/service/ps/Servers/PRIMERGY/ Ê Select your PRIMERGY system from the main area of the page.

  • Page 169: After Replacing / Upgrading Lan Controllers

    Basic software procedures 5.2.18.1 After replacing / upgrading LAN controllers Please note when re-using a replaced LAN controller: Ê Confirm with the customer whether the LAN controller you have replaced has been used as part of a LAN teaming configuration. Ê...

  • Page 170: Specifying The Chassis Model

    On Windows-based servers with ServerView agents installed, proceed as follows: Ê Click Start, point to All Programs, and then point to Fujitsu - ServerView Suite - Agents - Maintenance Tools. Ê In the Maintenance Tools menu pane, click the Chassis Model Configuration tab.

  • Page 171: Power Supply

    This chapter provides information on how to install, remove or replace power supply units (PSU) and how to replace the power backplane. The PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 server can be equipped with up to four hot-plug PSU modules that automatically adjust to any mains voltage in the range of 100 VAC to 240 VAC.

  • Page 172: Basic Information

    Power supply Basic information Two different types of PSU modules are available for the TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 server systems: PSU module 450 W S26113-E575-V50 / A3C40121110 PSU module 800 W S26113-E574-V50 / A3C40121107 PSU dummy module A3C40133955 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 173: Psu Installation Sequence

    Power supply 6.1.1 PSU installation sequence Figure 75: PSU overview Config. PSU 1 PSU 2 PSU 3 PSU 4 Comment 450 W Basic configuration Basic redundant and standard 450 W 450 W non-redundant configurations Standard redundant 450 W 450 W 450 W configuration (2 PSUs + 1 redundant PSU)

  • Page 174: Assembly Rules

    Power supply 6.1.2 Assembly rules – Mixed assembly of 450 W and 800 W PSU modules is not possible. – PSU slots 1 or 2 always need to be equipped with a PSU module. – Always install dummy modules into unused PSU slots to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.

  • Page 175: Installing Psu Modules

    Power supply Installing PSU modules Customer Replaceable Units (CRU) Average task duration: 5 minutes 6.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing the PSU module: tool-less ● 6.2.2 Removing the PSU dummy module Figure 77: Removing a PSU dummy module (A) Ê...
  • Page 176 Power supply Figure 78: Removing a PSU dummy module (B) Ê Remove the dummy module from its slot. CAUTION! Keep the dummy cover for future use. If a power supply module is removed and not immediately replaced by a new one, a PSU dummy cover must be replaced in the slot to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.

  • Page 177: Installing A Psu Module

    Power supply 6.2.3 Installing a PSU module Figure 79: Installing a PSU module Ê Insert the PSU module into its slot. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 178: Concluding Steps

    Power supply Figure 80: Installing a PSU module Ê Push the PSU module into its slot (1) as far as it will go until the locking latch snaps in place (2). CAUTION! Ensure that the PSU module properly engages in its slot and is locked in position in order to prevent it from sliding out of the chassis during transportation.

  • Page 179: Removing Psu Modules

    Power supply Removing PSU modules Customer Replaceable Units (CRU) Average task duration: 5 minutes Note for servers using CMA (Cable Management Arm) Since the installed CMA is blocking PSU modules, additional steps are required in order to remove or replace PSU modules: Ê...

  • Page 180: Preliminary Steps

    Power supply 6.3.2 Preliminary steps Before installing a power supply module, perform the following steps: Ê Remove the AC power cord from its cable bracket and disconnect it from the PSU module to be removed as described in section "Disconnecting the server from the mains"...

  • Page 181: Removing A Psu Module

    Power supply 6.3.3 Removing a PSU module Figure 81: Removing a PSU module (A) Ê Fold up the handle on the PSU module (1). Ê Press in on the green locking latch (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 182 Power supply Figure 82: Removing a PSU module (B) Ê While keeping the green locking latch pressed, pull the PSU module out of its slot. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 183: Installing A Psu Dummy Module

    Power supply 6.3.4 Installing a PSU dummy module Figure 83: Installing a PSU dummy module (A) Ê Insert the PSU dummy module into the empty PSU slot with the impressed arrow symbol facing up (see close-up). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 184 Power supply Figure 84: Installing a PSU dummy module Ê Push the PSU dummy module into its slot until it locks in place. CAUTION! Always install dummy modules into unused PSU slots to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 185: Replacing Psu Modules

    Power supply Replacing PSU modules Customer Replaceable Units (CRU) Average task duration: 5 minutes CAUTION! When replacing a PSU module in a non-redundant PSU ● configuration, the server must be switched off first. Ensure to replace a defective PSU module by a new module of the ●...

  • Page 186: Preliminary Steps

    Power supply 6.4.2 Preliminary steps Before installing a power supply unit (PSU), perform the following steps: Ê Locate the defective server as described in section "Locating the defective server" on page Ê Remove the AC power cord from its cable bracket and disconnect it from the PSU module to be replaced as described in section "Disconnecting the server from the mains"...

  • Page 187: Replacing The Power Backplane

    Power supply Replacing the power backplane Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average task duration: 50 minutes 6.5.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Replacing the power backplane: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 6.5.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing the power backplane, perform the following steps:...
  • Page 188 Power supply Ê Open the side / top cover as described in section "Removing the top cover" on page 79 (rack server) or "Removing the side cover" on page 88 (tower server). Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct"...

  • Page 189: Removing The Power Backplane

    Power supply 6.5.3 Removing the power backplane Figure 85: Disconnecting cables from the power backplane Ê Disconnect all cables from the power backplane. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 190 Power supply Figure 86: Detaching the power backplane Ê Remove five screws from the power backplane. Figure 87: Removing the power backplane Ê Remove the defective power backplane from the chassis. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 191: Installing The Power Backplane

    Power supply 6.5.4 Installing the power backplane Power backplane A3C40125915 Figure 88: Mounting the power backplane (A) Ê Lower the new power backplane onto the five spacer bolts on the chassis floor (see circles). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 192 Power supply Figure 89: Mounting the power backplane (B) Ê Lower the new power backplane into the chassis. Ê Secure the power backplane on the spacer bolts with five screws (see circles). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 193 Power supply Figure 90: Cabling the power backplane (A) Ê Reconnect all cables to the power backplane: Connector Cable Power cable T26139-Y3952-V601 System power cable T26139-Y3758-V9 PSU signal cable T26139-Y4027-V1 Ê Fold and run the cables through the cable clamps on the server floor as shown (see close-up).
  • Page 194 Power supply Figure 91: Cabling the power backplane (B) Ê If applicable, reconnect the GPGPU card power cables to the power backplane: Connector Cable GPGPU card power cable T26139-Y3946-V701 Ê Run the GPGPU card power cables through the cable clamps on the server floor as shown.

  • Page 195: Concluding Steps

    Power supply 6.5.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system board carrier as described in section "Installing the system board carrier" on page 109. Ê Reinstall the system board as described in section "Installing the system board"...
  • Page 196 Power supply Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 197: Hard Disk Drives / Solid State Drives

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives This chapter provides information on how to install or remove hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) modules and how to replace SAS backplanes and the SAS expander board. For information on SAS RAID controllers, please refer to chapter "Expansion cards and backup units"...
  • Page 198 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Never attempt to disassemble a hard disk or solid state drive. ● For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important ● information" on page In this chapter – 2.5-inch HDD / SSD subsystem "2.5-inch HDD / SSD configurations"...

  • Page 199: Basic Information

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Basic information – Solid state drives (SSDs) are always equipped before installing hard disk drives. – Hard disk drives / solid state drives with different capacities are installed from highest to lowest capacity. –...

  • Page 200: 8X 2.5-Inch Hdds (2 Sas Backplanes)

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 93: 2.5-inch SAS backplanes - Tower version 1 / 2 SAS backplanes 1 and 2 in HDD cage 1 (basic configuration) 3 / 4 SAS backplanes 3 and 4 in optional HDD cage 2 5 / 6 SAS backplanes 5 and 6 in optional 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box 7.2.2...

  • Page 201: 8X 2.5-Inch Hdd Sas Backplane Cabling

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.2.2 8x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane cabling Before connecting SAS cables to the controller, bend the cables as needed in order to reduce strain on the controller. Bend the SAS cables as close to their shrink tubes as possible. SAS cabling Cable Cabling...

  • Page 202: Hdd / Ssd Naming Scheme

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.2.3 HDD / SSD naming scheme Figure 95: Naming scheme with 8 2.5-inch HDDs (2 SAS backplanes) Logical drive Position ServerView RAID Manager display name number HDD vendor name (0) HDD vendor name (1) HDD vendor name (2) HDD vendor name (3) HDD vendor name (4)

  • Page 203: 16X 2.5-Inch Hdds (4 Sas Backplanes)

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.3 16x 2.5-inch HDDs (4 SAS backplanes) 7.2.3.1 Mounting order for 2.5-inch HDDs / SSDs Figure 96: Mounting order with up to 16 2.5-inch HDDs (4 SAS backplanes) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 204: 16X 2.5-Inch Hdd Sas Backplane Cabling

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.3.2 16x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane cabling Before connecting SAS cables to the controller, bend the cables as needed in order to reduce strain on the controller. Bend the SAS cables as close to their shrink tubes as possible. SAS cabling with two SAS controllers Cable Cabling...

  • Page 205: Hdd / Ssd Naming Scheme

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Power cabling Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan SAS backplane 1 connector X6 (HDDs 1, 5, 9, 13) Cable connector P2 SAS backplane 2 connector X6 (HDDs 2, 6, 10, 14) Cable connector P1 HDD power cable Power backplane...
  • Page 206 Hard disk drives / solid state drives With two SAS controllers Logical drive Position ServerView RAID Manager display name number HDD vendor name (0) Ctrl (0) HDD vendor name (1) Ctrl (0) HDD vendor name (2) Ctrl (0) HDD vendor name (3) Ctrl (0) HDD vendor name (4) Ctrl (0)

  • Page 207: 24X 2.5-Inch Hdds (6 Sas Backplanes)

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Logical drive Position ServerView RAID Manager display name number HDD vendor name (1:10) [11] HDD vendor name (1:11) [12] HDD vendor name (1:12) [13] HDD vendor name (1:13) [14] HDD vendor name (1:14) [15] HDD vendor name (1:15) [16]...

  • Page 208: 24X 2.5-Inch Hdd Sas Backplane Cabling

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 99: Mounting order with up to 24 2.5-inch HDDs (6 SAS backplanes) - Tower version 7.2.4.2 24x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane cabling Before connecting SAS cables to the controller, bend the cables as needed in order to reduce strain on the controller.
  • Page 209 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan Connector MLC 1 on SAS cable Connector MLC 1 on SAS controller 2 in Y3963-V107 SAS expander board PCI slot 3 16.2.17 Connector MLC 2 on SAS cable Connector MLC 2 on SAS controller 2 in...
  • Page 210 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Power cabling Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan SAS backplane 1 connector X6 (HDDs 1, 7, 13, 19) Cable connector P2 SAS backplane 2 connector X6 (HDDs 2, 8, 14, 20) Cable connector P1 HDD power cable Power backplane...

  • Page 211: Hdd / Ssd Naming Scheme

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.4.3 HDD / SSD naming scheme Figure 100: Naming scheme with 24 2.5-inch HDDs (6 SAS backplanes) - Rack version Figure 101: Naming scheme with 24 2.5-inch HDDs (6 SAS backplanes) - Tower version Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 212 Hard disk drives / solid state drives With SAS expander board and two SAS controllers Logical drive Position ServerView RAID Manager display name number HDD vendor name (0) Ctrl (0) HDD vendor name (1) Ctrl (0) HDD vendor name (2) Ctrl (0) HDD vendor name (3) Ctrl (0)
  • Page 213 Hard disk drives / solid state drives With SAS expander board and one SAS controller Logical drive Position ServerView RAID Manager display name number HDD vendor name (1:0) HDD vendor name (1:1) HDD vendor name (1:2) HDD vendor name (1:3) HDD vendor name (1:4) HDD vendor name (1:5) HDD vendor name (1:6)

  • Page 214: Installing 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Modules

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.5 Installing 2.5-inch HDD / SSD modules Customer Replaceable Units (CRU) Average task duration: 5 minutes 7.2.5.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module: tool-less ●...

  • Page 215: Removing A 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Dummy Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.5.3 Removing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD dummy module Figure 102: Removing a 2.5-inch dummy module Dummy modules have been installed into unused HDD / SSD bays. Before installing an additional HDD / SSD, the dummy module needs to be removed from the desired drive bay.

  • Page 216: Installing A 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.5.4 Installing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module Figure 103: Opening the 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module locking lever Ê Pinch the green locking clips (1) and open the locking lever (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 217 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 104: Inserting the 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module Ê Insert the HDD / SSD module into a drive bay and carefully push back as far as it will go. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 218: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 105: Closing the 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module locking lever Ê Close the locking lever to lock the hard disk drive in place. 7.2.5.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê...

  • Page 219: Removing 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Modules

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.6 Removing 2.5-inch HDD / SSD modules Customer Replaceable Units (CRU) Average task duration: 5 minutes 7.2.6.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Removing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module: tool-less ●...

  • Page 220: Removing A 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Module

    RAID array. For further information, please refer to the "ServerView Suite RAID Management" user guide, available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com (http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/ for the Japanese market) or from the ServerView Suite DVD 2 supplied with your PRIMERGY server.
  • Page 221 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Pinch the green locking clips (1) and fully open the locking lever (2). Thereby, the HDD / SSD module is pushed out of its drive bay by about 1 cm and disconnected from the SAS / SATA backplane. Ê...

  • Page 222: Installing A 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Dummy Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.6.4 Installing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD dummy module CAUTION! If the removed HDD / SSD module is not replaced immediately, always replace a dummy module into the unused HDD / SSD bay to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.

  • Page 223: Replacing A 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.7 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 on the HDD / SSD module, as described in the "PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 Server"...

  • Page 224: Preliminary Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.7.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module, perform the following steps: Ê Locate the defective server as described in section "Locating the defective server" on page Ê When working on a tower server, open the HDD bay cover as described in section "Removing accessible drive and HDD bay covers"...

  • Page 225: Replacing A 2.5-Inch Hdd Sas Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.8 Replacing a 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 15 minutes 7.2.8.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing the HDD SAS backplane: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 7.2.8.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing a 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane, perform the following steps:...

  • Page 226: Removing The 2.5-Inch Hdd Bay Top Cover

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Remove the system fan holder as described in section "Removing the system fan holder" on page 389. Ê Disconnect all cables from the defective SAS backplane. 7.2.8.3 Removing the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover The 2.5-inch HDD front panel does not need to be removed in order to replace a 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane.
  • Page 227 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 110: Removing the intrusion switch holder (B) Ê Slide back the intrusion switch holder until it disengages from the HDD bay top cover (1). Ê Remove the intrusion switch holder (2) and set aside. Ê...
  • Page 228 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 111: Removing the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover (A) Ê Remove five screws from the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 229 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 112: Removing the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover (B) Ê Remove the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover from the chassis. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 230: Removing A 2.5-Inch Hdd Drive Cage

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.8.4 Removing a 2.5-inch HDD drive cage The 2.5-inch HDD front panel does not need to be removed in order to replace a 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane. In the figures, the front panel has been removed for illustration purposes only.

  • Page 231: Replacing A 2.5-Inch Hdd Sas Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.8.5 Replacing a 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Figure 114: Removing the defective 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane (A) Ê Remove two screws from the defective 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 232 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 115: Removing the defective 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane (B) Ê Fold up the defective 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane (1) and at a slight angle, remove it from the guides on the HDD cage (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 233 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 116: 4x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane (A3C40125908) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 234 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 117: Mounting the new 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane (A) Ê At a slight angle, fit the new 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane into the two guides on the HDD cage (1, see close-up). Ê...
  • Page 235 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 118: Mounting the new 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane (B) Ê Secure the 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane in the extension box with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 236: Mounting The Second 2.5-Inch Hdd Drive Cage

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.8.6 Mounting the second 2.5-inch HDD drive cage The 2.5-inch HDD front panel does not need to be removed in order to replace a 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane. In the figures, the front panel has been removed for illustration purposes only.
  • Page 237 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 120: Mounting the second 2.5-inch HDD drive cage (B) Ê Lower the 2.5-inch HDD cage into the right HDD installation bay as shown. Ê Ensure that the four rubber bolts on the bottom of the cage properly engage with the corresponding dents in the chassis floor.

  • Page 238: Mounting The 2.5-Inch Hdd Bay Top Cover

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.8.7 Mounting the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover The 2.5-inch HDD front panel does not need to be removed in order to replace a 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane. In the figures, the front panel has been removed for illustration purposes only.
  • Page 239 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 122: Mounting the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover (B) Ê Secure the HDD bay top cover to the chassis with five M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 240 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 123: Installing the intrusion switch holder (A) Ê Place the intrusion switch holder on the HDD bay top cover as shown (1). Ê Slide the intrusion switch holder under the front chassis rim as far as it will go (2).

  • Page 241: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 124: Installing the intrusion switch holder (B) Ê Secure the intrusion switch holder on the HDD bay top cover with one M3 x 4.5 mm screw. 7.2.8.8 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê...

  • Page 242: Upgrading To 16X 2.5-Inch Hdd / Ssd Configurations

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover" on page 115 (rack server) or "Mounting the side cover" on page 122 (tower server). Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, secure it in the rack as described in section "Sliding the server into the rack"...
  • Page 243 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Remove the AC power cords from the PSU cable brackets and disconnect them from the system as described in section "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, extend it out of the rack as described in section "Extending the server out of the rack"...

  • Page 244: Removing The 8X 2.5-Inch Hdd Front Panel

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.9.3 Removing the 8x 2.5-inch HDD front panel Figure 125: Removing the 8x 2.5-inch HDD front panel Ê Remove four screws from the 8x 2.5-inch HDD front panel. Ê Pull up on the 8x 2.5-inch HDD front panel to disengage it from the chassis. Ê...

  • Page 245: Removing The 2.5-Inch Hdd Bay Top Cover

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.9.4 Removing the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover Figure 126: Removing the intrusion switch holder (A) Ê Remove one screw from the intrusion switch holder as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 246 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 127: Removing the intrusion switch holder (B) Ê Slide back the intrusion switch holder until it disengages from the HDD bay top cover (1). Ê Remove the intrusion switch holder (2) and set aside. Ê...
  • Page 247 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 128: Removing the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover (A) Ê Remove five screws from the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 248 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 129: Removing the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover (B) Ê Remove the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover from the chassis. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 249: Mounting The Second 2.5-Inch Hdd Drive Cage

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.9.5 Mounting the second 2.5-inch HDD drive cage Figure 130: Mounting the second 2.5-inch HDD drive cage (A) Ê Locate the four rubber bolts on the bottom of the cage and the corresponding dents in the chassis floor. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 250 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 131: Mounting the second 2.5-inch HDD drive cage (B) Ê Lower the 2.5-inch HDD cage into the right HDD installation bay as shown. Ê Ensure that the four rubber bolts on the bottom of the cage properly engage with the corresponding dents in the chassis floor.

  • Page 251: Mounting The 2.5-Inch Hdd Bay Top Cover

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.9.6 Mounting the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover Figure 132: Mounting the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover (A) Ê Lower the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover onto the HDD installation bays. Ê Ensure that the four rubber bolts on top of the cage properly engage with the corresponding dents in the HDD bay top cover.
  • Page 252 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 133: Mounting the 2.5-inch HDD bay top cover (B) Ê Secure the HDD bay top cover to the chassis with five M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 253 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 134: Installing the intrusion switch holder (A) Ê Place the intrusion switch holder on the HDD bay top cover as shown (1). Ê Slide the intrusion switch holder under the front chassis rim as far as it will go (2).

  • Page 254: Installing The 16X 2.5-Inch Hdd Front Panel

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 135: Installing the intrusion switch holder (B) Ê Secure the intrusion switch holder on the HDD bay top cover with one M3 x 4.5 mm screw. 7.2.9.7 Installing the 16x 2.5-inch HDD front panel Figure 136: 16x 2.5-inch HDD front panel (C26361-K644-B930) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 255 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 137: Installing the 16x 2.5-inch HDD front panel Ê Locate the three hooks on the HDD front panel (see close-up and black numbers 1-3). Ê Locate the corresponding installation slots on the server front (see white numbers 1-3).

  • Page 256: Cabling The Sas Backplanes

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 138: Securing the 16x 2.5-inch HDD front panel Ê Firmly press down on the HDD front panel until its upper edge is flush with the chassis (see arrow). Ê Secure the HDD front panel to the server front with four M3 x 4.5 mm screws (see circles).
  • Page 257 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Install HDD / SSD modules or HDD dummy modules into the additional HDD slots as described in sections "Installing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD module" on page 216 "Installing a 2.5-inch HDD / SSD dummy module" on page 222.

  • Page 258: Inch Hdd Configurations

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 3.5-inch HDD configurations 7.3.1 3.5-inch HDD backplane overview Figure 139: 3.5-inch SAS backplanes - Rack version with 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Figure 140: 2.5-inch SAS backplanes - Tower version with 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box SAS backplane 1 in HDD cage 1 (basic configuration) SAS backplane 2 in HDD cage 2 (optional) SAS backplane 3 in optional 2x / 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension boxes...

  • Page 259: 4X 3.5-Inch Hdds (1 Sas Backplane)

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.2 4x 3.5-inch HDDs (1 SAS backplane) 7.3.2.1 Mounting order for 3.5-inch HDDs Figure 141: Mounting order with up to 4 3.5-inch HDDs (1 SAS backplane) 7.3.2.2 4x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane cabling Before connecting SAS cables to the controller, bend the cables as needed in order to reduce strain on the controller.

  • Page 260: Hdd / Ssd Naming Scheme

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.2.3 HDD / SSD naming scheme Figure 142: Naming scheme with 4 3.5-inch HDDs (1 SAS backplane) Logical drive Position ServerView RAID Manager display name number HDD vendor name (0) HDD vendor name (1) HDD vendor name (2) HDD vendor name (3) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 261: 8X 3.5-Inch Hdds (2 Sas Backplanes)

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.3 8x 3.5-inch HDDs (2 SAS backplanes) 7.3.3.1 Mounting order for 3.5-inch HDDs Figure 143: Mounting order with up to 8 3.5-inch HDDs (2 SAS backplanes) 7.3.3.2 8x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane cabling Before connecting SAS cables to the controller, bend the cables as needed in order to reduce strain on the controller.

  • Page 262: Hdd / Ssd Naming Scheme

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Power cabling Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan SAS backplane 1 connector X7 (HDDs 1, 3, 5, 7) Cable connector P1 HDD power cable Power backplane 16.2.2 Y3952-V601 connector X21 SAS backplane 2 connector X7 (HDDs 2, 4, 6, 8) Cable connector P2...

  • Page 263: 10X 3.5-Inch Hdds (3 Sas Backplanes)

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Logical drive Position ServerView RAID Manager display name number HDD vendor name (6) HDD vendor name (7) 7.3.4 10x 3.5-inch HDDs (3 SAS backplanes) 7.3.4.1 Mounting order for 3.5-inch HDDs Figure 145: Mounting order with up to 10 3.5-inch HDDs (3 SAS backplanes) - Rack version Figure 146: Mounting order with up to 10 3.5-inch HDDs (3 SAS backplanes) - Tower version Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 264: 10X 3.5-Inch Hdd Sas Backplane Cabling

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.4.2 10x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane cabling Before connecting SAS cables to the controller, bend the cables as needed in order to reduce strain on the controller. Bend the SAS cables as close to their shrink tubes as possible. SAS cabling Cable Cabling...
  • Page 265 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Power cabling Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan SAS backplane 1 connector X7 (HDDs 1, 4, 7, 9) Cable connector P1 HDD power cable Power backplane 16.2.7 Y3952-V601 connector X21 SAS backplane 2 connector X7 (HDDs 2, 5, 8, 10) Cable connector P2...

  • Page 266: Hdd / Ssd Naming Scheme

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.4.3 HDD / SSD naming scheme Figure 147: Naming scheme with 10 3.5-inch HDDs (3 SAS backplanes) - Rack version Figure 148: Naming scheme with 10 3.5-inch HDDs (3 SAS backplanes) - Tower version Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 267: 12X 3.5-Inch Hdds (3 Sas Backplanes)

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Logical drive Position ServerView RAID Manager display name number HDD vendor name (1:0) HDD vendor name (1:1) HDD vendor name (1:2) HDD vendor name (1:3) HDD vendor name (1:4) HDD vendor name (1:5) HDD vendor name (1:6) HDD vendor name (1:7) HDD vendor name (1:8)

  • Page 268: 12X 3.5-Inch Hdd Sas Backplane Cabling

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 150: Mounting order with up to 12 3.5-inch HDDs (3 SAS backplanes) - Tower version 7.3.5.2 12x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane cabling Before connecting SAS cables to the controller, bend the cables as needed in order to reduce strain on the controller.
  • Page 269 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Power cabling Cabling solution 1: Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan SAS backplane 1 connector X7 (HDDs 1, 4, 7, 10) Cable connector P1 SAS backplane 2 connector X7 HDD power cable Power backplane (HDDs 2, 5, 8, 11) 16.2.5...
  • Page 270 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box SAS 4x 3.5-inch HDD Power backplane backplane connector extension box power connector X22 X7 (HDDs 3, 6, 9, 12) 16.2.6 cable 8-pin cable connector Cable connector X1...

  • Page 271: Hdd / Ssd Naming Scheme

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.5.3 HDD / SSD naming scheme Figure 152: Naming scheme with 12 3.5-inch HDDs (3 SAS backplanes) - Rack version Figure 153: Naming scheme with 12 3.5-inch HDDs (3 SAS backplanes) - Tower version Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 272: Installing 3.5-Inch Hdd Modules

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Logical drive Position ServerView RAID Manager display name number HDD vendor name (1:0) HDD vendor name (1:1) HDD vendor name (1:2) HDD vendor name (1:3) HDD vendor name (1:4) HDD vendor name (1:5) HDD vendor name (1:6) HDD vendor name (1:7) HDD vendor name (1:8)

  • Page 273: Removing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Dummy Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.6.3 Removing a 3.5-inch HDD dummy module Figure 154: Removing a 3.5-inch dummy module Dummy modules have been installed into unused HDD bays. Before installing an additional HDD, the dummy module needs to be removed from the desired drive bay.

  • Page 274: Installing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.6.4 Installing a 3.5-inch HDD module Figure 155: Opening the 3.5-inch HDD module locking lever Ê While pressing down on the locking button (1) fold up the lever (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 275 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 156: Inserting the 3.5-inch HDD module Ê Insert the HDD module into a drive bay and carefully push back as far as it will go. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 276: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 157: Closing the 3.5-inch HDD module locking lever Ê Fold down the lever to lock the HDD module in place. 7.3.6.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê When working on a tower server, close the HDD bay cover as described in section "Installing accessible drive and HDD bay covers"...

  • Page 277: Removing 3.5-Inch Hdd Modules

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.7 Removing 3.5-inch HDD modules Customer Replaceable Units (CRU) Average task duration: 5 minutes 7.3.7.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Removing a 3.5-inch HDD module: tool-less ● 7.3.7.2 Preliminary steps Before removing a 3.5-inch HDD module, perform the following steps: Ê...
  • Page 278 RAID array. For further information, please refer to the "ServerView Suite RAID Management" user guide, available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com (http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/ for the Japanese market) or from the ServerView Suite DVD 2 supplied with your PRIMERGY server.

  • Page 279: Removing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.7.3 Removing a 3.5-inch HDD module Figure 158: Disconnecting a 3.5-inch HDD module Ê While pressing down on the locking button (1) fold up the lever (2). Thereby, the HDD module is pushed out of its drive bay by about 1 cm and disconnected from the SAS / SATA backplane.

  • Page 280: Installing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Dummy Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 159: Removing a 3.5-inch HDD module Ê Pull the HDD module completely out of its bay. 7.3.7.4 Installing a 3.5-inch HDD dummy module CAUTION! If the removed HDD module is not replaced immediately, always replace a dummy module into the unused HDD / SSD bay to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.

  • Page 281: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 160: Installing a 3.5-inch HDD dummy module Ê Slide the HDD dummy module into the drive bay until it locks in place. 7.3.7.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê...

  • Page 282: Replacing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Module

    Only remove an HDD / SSD module during operation if the drive is ● not currently being accessed. Observe the indicators on the HDD module, as described in the "PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 Server" operating manual". Under no circumstances should you remove an HDD / SSD module ●...

  • Page 283: Removing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Module

    Ê Before removing a non-defective HDD module, put the drive into "Offline" mode using your RAID configuration software. For further information, please refer to the "ServerView Suite RAID Management" user guide, available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com (http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/ for the Japanese market) or from the ServerView Suite DVD 2 supplied with your PRIMERGY server.

  • Page 284: Replacing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Sas Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.9 Replacing a 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 15 minutes 7.3.9.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing the HDD SAS backplane: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 7.3.9.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing a 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane, perform the following steps:...

  • Page 285: Removing The 3.5-Inch Hdd Bay Top Cover

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Remove the system fan holder as described in section "Removing the system fan holder" on page 389. Ê Disconnect all cables from the defective SAS backplane. 7.3.9.3 Removing the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover Figure 161: Removing the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (A) Ê...
  • Page 286 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 162: Removing the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (B) Ê Slide back the intrusion switch holder until it disengages from the HDD bay top cover (1). Ê Remove the intrusion switch holder (2) and set aside. Ê...
  • Page 287 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 163: Removing the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (C) Ê Carefully fold up the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover to disengage it from the SAS backplane below (1). Ê Remove the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover from the chassis (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 288: Removing The Defective 3.5-Inch Hdd Sas Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.9.4 Removing the defective 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Figure 164: Removing the defective 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Ê Pull up on the SAS backplane and remove it from the HDD bay in a vertical motion.

  • Page 289: Mounting The New 3.5-Inch Hdd Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.9.5 Mounting the new 3.5-inch HDD backplane Figure 165: 4x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane (A3C40125920) Figure 166: Mounting the new 4x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 290 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Fit the HDD backplane into the guide on the outer wall of the HDD bay (see close-up) and lower it into the bottom rim. Figure 167: Mounting the new 4x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Ê...

  • Page 291: Mounting The 3.5-Inch Hdd Bay Top Cover

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.9.6 Mounting the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover Figure 168: Mounting the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (A) Ê At a slight angle, fit the HDD bay top cover under the front chassis rim (1). Ê...
  • Page 292 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 169: Mounting the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (B) Ê Place the intrusion switch holder on the HDD bay top cover as shown (1). Ê Slide the intrusion switch holder under the front chassis rim as far as it will go (2).
  • Page 293 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 170: Mounting the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (C) Ê Secure the HDD bay top cover to the chassis with five M3 x 4.5 mm screws (see blue arrows). Ê Secure the intrusion switch holder on the HDD bay top cover with one M3 x 4.5 mm screw (see orange arrow).

  • Page 294: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.9.7 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 295: Upgrading To 8X 3.5-Inch Hdd Configurations

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.10 Upgrading to 8x 3.5-inch HDD configurations Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 20 minutes 7.3.10.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing the HDD cage: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 7.3.10.2 Preliminary steps Before enabling the second 3.5-inch HDD bay, perform the following steps: Ê...

  • Page 296: Removing The 3.5-Inch Hdd Bay Top Cover

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct" on page 100. Ê Remove the system fan holder as described in section "Removing the system fan holder" on page 389.
  • Page 297 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 172: Removing the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (B) Ê Slide back the intrusion switch holder until it disengages from the HDD bay top cover (1). Ê Remove the intrusion switch holder (2) and set aside. Ê...
  • Page 298 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 173: Removing the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (C) Ê Carefully fold up the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover to disengage it from the SAS backplane below (1). Ê Remove the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover from the chassis (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 299: Removing The 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Front Panel

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.10.4 Removing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD front panel Figure 174: Removing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD front panel (A) Ê Remove four screws from the 4x 3.5-inch HDD front panel. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 300 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 175: Removing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD front panel (B) Ê Pull up on the 4x 3.5-inch HDD front panel to disengage it from the chassis. Ê Remove the 4x 3.5-inch HDD front panel. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 301: Mounting The Second 3.5-Inch Hdd Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.10.5 Mounting the second 3.5-inch HDD backplane Figure 176: Adding HDD mounting rails Ê Add eight HDD mounting rails to the HDD bays and HDD bay top cover as shown (see arrows). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 302 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 177: 4x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane (A3C40125920) Figure 178: Mounting the second 4x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane Ê Fit the HDD backplane into the guide on the outer wall of the right HDD bay (see close-up) and lower it into the bottom rim.

  • Page 303: Installing The 16X 2.5-Inch Hdd Front Panel

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.10.6 Installing the 16x 2.5-inch HDD front panel Figure 179: 16x 2.5-inch HDD front panel (C26361-K644-B918) Figure 180: Installing the 16x 2.5-inch HDD front panel Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 304 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Locate the three hooks on the HDD front panel (see close-up and black numbers 1-3). Ê Locate the corresponding installation slots on the server front (see white numbers 1-3). Ê Fit the three hooks on the HDD front panel into the slots in the server front. Figure 181: Securing the 16x 2.5-inch HDD front panel Ê...

  • Page 305: Mounting The 3.5-Inch Hdd Bay Top Cover

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.10.7 Mounting the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover Figure 182: Mounting the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (A) Ê At a slight angle, fit the HDD bay top cover under the front chassis rim (1). Ê...
  • Page 306 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 183: Mounting the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (B) Ê Place the intrusion switch holder on the HDD bay top cover as shown (1). Ê Slide the intrusion switch holder under the front chassis rim as far as it will go (2).

  • Page 307: Cabling The Sas Backplanes

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 184: Mounting the 3.5-inch HDD bay top cover (C) Ê Secure the HDD bay top cover to the chassis with five M3 x 4.5 mm screws (see blue arrows). Ê Secure the intrusion switch holder on the HDD bay top cover with one M3 x 4.5 mm screw (see orange arrow).
  • Page 308 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Close the front cover and reinstall the ID card as described in section "Closing the server" on page 112. Ê Install HDD modules or HDD dummy modules into the additional HDD slots as described in sections "Installing a 3.5-inch HDD module"...

  • Page 309: Hdd Extension Boxes

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives HDD extension boxes 7.4.1 HDD extension box overview 7.4.1.1 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box Bays 2+3 Figure 185: 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box - Rack version Bays 2+3 Figure 186: 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box - Tower version The 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box occupies accessible drive bays 2 and 3.

  • Page 310: 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.1.2 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Bays 2+3 Figure 187: 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box - Rack version Bays 2+3 Figure 188: 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box - Tower version The 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box occupies accessible drive bays 2 and 3.

  • Page 311: 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.1.3 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Bays 1-3 Figure 189: 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box - Rack version Bays 1-3 Figure 190: 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box - Tower version The 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box occupies accessible drive bays 1, 2 and 3.

  • Page 312: Installing The 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.2 Installing the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 10 minutes 7.4.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing the HDD extension box: ● –...

  • Page 313: Removing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Remove the system fan holder as described in section "Removing the system fan holder" on page 389. 7.4.2.3 Removing accessible drive dummy covers Removing accessible drive filler covers Figure 191: Removing an accessible drive filler cover Ê...

  • Page 314: Installing The Slimline Odd And Lsd Module Into The Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Removing accessible drive covers Figure 192: Removing an accessible drive covers Removing accessible drive covers is illustrated by the example of the tower server. In case of the rack front cover, the procedure is identical. Ê...

  • Page 315: Installing The 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.2.5 Installing the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Figure 193: Checking mounting bracket positions Ê Using a screw driver, bend the mounting brackets of the middle installation bay outwards (see close-up): Ê Bend up the upper two mounting brackets (see blue arrows). Ê...
  • Page 316 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 194: Opening the accessible drive locking bar Ê Press out on the locking latch to disengage the accessible drive locking bar (1). Ê Fold up the accessible drive locking bar (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 317 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Unlocking and securing the front panel and accessible drives is illustrated by the example of tower servers. In case of rack servers, the accessible drive locking bar is located on the side of the drive bay. In this case, proceed as follows: Figure 195: Opening the accessible drive locking bar (rack systems) Ê...
  • Page 318 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 196: Inserting the HDD extension box Ê Insert the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box into installation bays 2 and 3 and carefully push in until the front screw hole on the front panel frame lines up with the centering pin on the locking bar.
  • Page 319 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 197: Closing the accessible drive locking bar Ê Close the locking bar until it locks in place (see close-up). When working on a rack-mounted server, proceed as follows: Figure 198: Closing the accessible drive locking bar (rack systems) Ê...

  • Page 320: Cabling The 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.2.6 Cabling the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Ê Connect SAS and power cables to the 2x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane as described in section "10x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane cabling" on page 264.

  • Page 321: Removing The 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 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 165. 7.4.3 Removing the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 10 minutes 7.4.3.1...

  • Page 322: Removing The 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Pull out the ID card and open the front cover as described in section "Opening the server" on page Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct" on page 100.
  • Page 323 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Unlocking and securing the front panel and accessible drives is illustrated by the example of tower servers. In case of rack servers, the accessible drive locking bar is located on the side of the drive bay. In this case, proceed as follows: Figure 200: Opening the accessible drive locking bar (rack systems) Ê...
  • Page 324 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 201: Removing the HDD extension box Ê Carefully pull the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box out of its installation bays. Ê Close the locking bar until it locks in place. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 325: Installing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.3.4 Installing accessible drive dummy covers Installing accessible drive filler covers Figure 202: Installing an accessible drive filler cover Ê Hold the accessible drive filler cover (C26361-K644-C933) by its two handle recesses and insert it into the empty installation bays with the punched-out arrow symbol facing up (see close-up).
  • Page 326 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Installing accessible drive covers Figure 203: Installing accessible drive covers Installing accessible drive covers is illustrated by the example of the tower server. In case of the rack front cover, the procedure is identical. Ê...

  • Page 327: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.3.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 328: Replacing The 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.4 Replacing the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 10 minutes 7.4.4.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing the HDD extension box: tool-less ●...

  • Page 329: Removing The 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.4.3 Removing the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Ê Unlock and pull the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box out of its installation bays as described in section "Removing the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box" on page 321.

  • Page 330: Installing The 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Close the front cover and reinstall the ID card as described in section "Closing the server" on page 112. Ê Reinstall all hard disk drives into their original slots in the HDD extension box as described in section "Installing 3.5-inch HDD modules"...

  • Page 331: Preliminary Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.5.2 Preliminary steps Before installing the HDD extension box, perform the following steps: Ê Disable BitLocker functionality as described in section "Disabling BitLocker functionality" on page 141. Ê Shut down the server as described in section "Shutting down the server"...

  • Page 332: Removing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.5.3 Removing accessible drive dummy covers Removing accessible drive filler covers Figure 204: Removing an accessible drive filler cover Ê Hold the accessible drive filler cover by its two handle recesses and pull it out of the desired installation bays.

  • Page 333: Installing The Slimline Odd Into The Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Removing accessible drive covers Figure 205: Removing an accessible drive covers Removing accessible drive covers is illustrated by the example of the tower server. In case of the rack front cover, the procedure is identical. Ê...

  • Page 334: Installing The 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.5.5 Installing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Figure 206: Checking mounting bracket positions Ê Using a screw driver, bend the mounting brackets of the top and middle installation bays outwards: Ê Bend up the upper four mounting brackets (see blue arrows). Ê...
  • Page 335 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 207: Opening the accessible drive locking bar Ê Press out on the locking latch to disengage the accessible drive locking bar (1). Ê Fold up the accessible drive locking bar (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 336 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Unlocking and securing the front panel and accessible drives is illustrated by the example of tower servers. In case of rack servers, the accessible drive locking bar is located on the side of the drive bay. In this case, proceed as follows: Figure 208: Opening the accessible drive locking bar (rack systems) Ê...
  • Page 337 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 209: Inserting the HDD extension box Ê Insert the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box into installation bays 1 to 3 and carefully push in until the front screw hole on the front panel frame lines up with the centering pin on the locking bar.
  • Page 338 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 210: Closing the accessible drive locking bar Ê Close the locking bar until it locks in place (see close-up). When working on a rack-mounted server, proceed as follows: Figure 211: Closing the accessible drive locking bar (rack systems) Ê...

  • Page 339: Cabling The 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.5.6 Cabling the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Ê Connect SAS and power cables to the 2x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane as described in section "12x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane cabling" on page 268.

  • Page 340: Removing The 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 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 165. 7.4.6 Removing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 10 minutes 7.4.6.1...

  • Page 341: Removing The 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Pull out the ID card and open the front cover as described in section "Opening the server" on page Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct" on page 100.
  • Page 342 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Fold up the accessible drive locking bar (2). Unlocking and securing the front panel and accessible drives is illustrated by the example of tower servers. In case of rack servers, the accessible drive locking bar is located on the side of the drive bay. In this case, proceed as follows: Figure 213: Opening the accessible drive locking bar (rack systems) Ê...
  • Page 343 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 214: Removing the HDD extension box Ê Carefully pull the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box out of its installation bays. Ê Close the locking bar until it locks in place. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 344: Installing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.6.4 Installing accessible drive dummy covers Installing accessible drive filler covers Figure 215: Installing an accessible drive filler cover Ê Hold the accessible drive filler cover (C26361-K644-C933) by its two handle recesses and insert it into the empty installation bays with the punched-out arrow symbol facing up (see close-up).
  • Page 345 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Installing accessible drive covers Figure 216: Installing accessible drive covers Installing accessible drive covers is illustrated by the example of the tower server. In case of the rack front cover, the procedure is identical. Ê...

  • Page 346: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.6.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 347: Replacing The 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.7 Replacing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 10 minutes 7.4.7.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing the HDD extension box: tool-less ●...

  • Page 348: Removing The 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.7.3 Removing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Ê Unlock and pull the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box out of its installation bays as described in section "Removing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box" on page 340.

  • Page 349: Installing The 8X 2.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, secure it in the rack as described in section "Sliding the server into the rack" on page 132. If the server has been completely removed from the rack for maintenance purposes, reinstall and secure it in the rack as described in section "Mounting the server in the rack"...

  • Page 350: Ê When Working On A Rack-Mounted Server, Extend It Out Of The Rack As Described In Section "Extending The Server Out Of The Rack" On Page

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, extend it out of the rack as described in section "Extending the server out of the rack" on page If further required, remove the server from the rack as described in section "Removing the server from the rack"...

  • Page 351: Removing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.8.3 Removing accessible drive dummy covers Removing accessible drive filler covers Figure 217: Removing an accessible drive filler cover Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 352 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Hold the accessible drive filler cover by its two handle recesses and pull it out of the desired installation bays. CAUTION! Always replace filler covers into unused drive bays to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.

  • Page 353: Installing The 8X 2.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.8.4 Installing the 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box Figure 219: Checking mounting bracket positions Ê Using a screw driver, bend the mounting brackets of the middle installation bay outwards (see close-up): Ê Bend up the upper two mounting brackets (see blue arrows). Ê...
  • Page 354 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 220: Opening the accessible drive locking bar Ê Press out on the locking latch to disengage the accessible drive locking bar (1). Ê Fold up the accessible drive locking bar (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 355 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Unlocking and securing the front panel and accessible drives is illustrated by the example of tower servers. In case of rack servers, the accessible drive locking bar is located on the side of the drive bay. In this case, proceed as follows: Figure 221: Opening the accessible drive locking bar (rack systems) Ê...
  • Page 356 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 222: Inserting the HDD extension box Ê Insert the 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box into installation bays 2 and 3 and carefully push in until the front screw hole on the front panel frame lines up with the centering pin on the locking bar.
  • Page 357 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 223: Closing the accessible drive locking bar Ê Close the locking bar until it locks in place (see close-up). When working on a rack-mounted server, proceed as follows: Figure 224: Closing the accessible drive locking bar (rack systems) Ê...

  • Page 358: Cabling The 8X 2.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.8.5 Cabling the 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box Ê Connect SAS and power cables to the 8x 3.5-inch HDD SAS backplane as described in section "24x 2.5-inch HDD SAS backplane cabling" on page 208.

  • Page 359: Removing The 8X 2.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 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 165. 7.4.9 Removing the 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 10 minutes 7.4.9.1...

  • Page 360: Removing The 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Pull out the ID card and open the front cover as described in section "Opening the server" on page Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct" on page 100.
  • Page 361 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Unlocking and securing the front panel and accessible drives is illustrated by the example of tower servers. In case of rack servers, the accessible drive locking bar is located on the side of the drive bay. In this case, proceed as follows: Figure 226: Opening the accessible drive locking bar (rack systems) Ê...
  • Page 362 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 227: Removing the HDD extension box Ê Carefully pull the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box out of its installation bays. Ê Close the locking bar until it locks in place. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 363: Installing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.9.4 Installing accessible drive dummy covers Installing accessible drive filler covers Figure 228: Installing an accessible drive filler cover Ê Hold the accessible drive filler cover (C26361-K644-C933) by its two handle recesses and insert it into the empty installation bays with the punched-out arrow symbol facing up (see close-up).
  • Page 364 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Installing accessible drive covers Figure 229: Installing accessible drive covers Installing accessible drive covers is illustrated by the example of the tower server. In case of the rack front cover, the procedure is identical. Ê...

  • Page 365: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.9.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 366: Replacing The 8X 2.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.10 Replacing the 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 10 minutes 7.4.10.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing the HDD extension box: tool-less ●...

  • Page 367: Removing The 8X 2.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.4.10.3 Removing the 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box Ê Unlock and pull the 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box out of its installation bays as described in section "Removing the 8x 2.5-inch HDD extension box" on page 359.

  • Page 368: Sas Expander Board

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives SAS expander board 7.5.1 Installing the SAS expander board Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average task duration: 10 minutes Average task duration including SAS expander spacer bolt: installation: 40 minutes 7.5.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ●...

  • Page 369: Installing Sas Expander Board Spacer Bolts

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Open the side / top cover as described in section "Removing the top cover" on page 79 (rack server) or "Removing the side cover" on page 88 (tower server). Ê Pull out the ID card and open the front cover as described in section "Opening the server"...
  • Page 370 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 231: Installing SAS expander board spacer bolts (B) Ê Screw the four SAS expander board spacer bolts onto the mounting bolts as shown: Spacer bolts with shoulder screw caps Spacer bolt with screw thread Ê...

  • Page 371: Installing The Sas Expander Board

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.5.1.4 Installing the SAS expander board Figure 232: SAS expander board (A3C40125917) Figure 233: Installing the SAS expander board (A) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 372 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Ensure that the four expander board spacer bolts have been installed in the chassis as described in section "Installing SAS expander board spacer bolts" on page 369. Ê Insert the SAS expander board into the chassis so that the three shoulder screw caps on the spacer bolts rest in the wide ends of the keyhole slots on the expander board (see close-up).

  • Page 373: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.5.1.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 374: Removing The Sas Expander Board

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.5.2 Removing the SAS expander board 7.5.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Removing the SAS expander board: tool-less ● 7.5.2.2 Preliminary steps Before removing the SAS expander board, perform the following steps: Ê...

  • Page 375: Removing The Sas Expander Board

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.5.2.3 Removing the SAS expander board Figure 235: Installing accessible drive covers Ê Loosen the captive knurled thumb screw on the SAS expander board (1). Ê Slide the expander board to the left as far as it will go (2). The shoulder screw caps on the expander board spacer bolts will rest in the wide ends of the keyhole slots on the spacer board (see close-up).

  • Page 376: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 236: Installing accessible drive covers Ê Remove the SAS expander board from the chassis Ê Change SAS cabling according to the new server configuration as described in sections "2.5-inch HDD / SSD configurations" on page 199 "3.5-inch HDD configurations"...

  • Page 377: Replacing The Sas Expander Board

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives If the server has been completely removed from the rack for maintenance purposes, reinstall and secure it in the rack as described in section "Mounting the server in the rack" on page 130. Ê...

  • Page 378: Removing The Defective Sas Expander Board

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct" on page 100. Ê Remove the system fan holder as described in section "Removing the system fan holder" on page 389.

  • Page 379: Fans

    Fans This chapter provides information on how to replace system fan modules and fan holders. 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 remain hot after ●...

  • Page 380: Basic Information

    Fans Basic information Figure 237: Fan module A3C40133739 – The PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 server contains four hot-pluggable system fan modules. – Two optional hot-pluggable rear fan modules can be added to the system for fan redundancy. – An air duct bridging the system and rear fan holders directs the airflow directly onto the CPU heat sinks and memory slots.
  • Page 381 Fans Fan numbering Refer to the below figure for the fan numbering scheme in ServerView Operations Manager: Figure 238: Fan numbering Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 382: System Fans

    Fans System fans 8.2.1 Replacing system fan modules Customer Replaceable Units (CRU) Average task duration: 5 minutes 8.2.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing the fan module: tool-less ● 8.2.1.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing a system fan module, perform the following steps: Ê...

  • Page 383: Removing System Fan Modules

    Fans 8.2.1.3 Removing system fan modules CAUTION! Do not remove the air duct in order to replace fan modules! In the below figures, the air duct has only been removed for illustration purposes. Figure 239: Removing a system fan module (A) Ê...
  • Page 384 Fans Figure 240: Removing a system fan module (B) Ê Lift the fan module out of its bay in the system fan holder. Ê Install the new fan module immediately as described in section "Installing system fan modules" on page 385.

  • Page 385: Installing System Fan Modules

    Fans 8.2.1.4 Installing system fan modules Figure 241: Installing a system fan module (A) Ê Fit the new fan module into its bay in the system fan holder as shown with its label facing the server rear. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 386 Fans Figure 242: Installing a system fan module (B) Ê Gently press down on the fan module until it locks in place. Ê Ensure that the connector on the fan module properly engages with the fan connector on the system board (see close-up). Ê...

  • Page 387: Concluding Steps

    Fans 8.2.1.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover" on page 115 (rack server) or "Mounting the side cover" on page 122 (tower server).

  • Page 388: Preliminary Steps

    Fans 8.2.2.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing the system fan holder, perform the following steps: Ê Shut down the defective server as described in section "Shutting down the server" on page Ê Remove the AC power cords from the PSU cable brackets and disconnect them from the system as described in section "Disconnecting the server from the mains"...

  • Page 389: Removing The System Fan Holder

    Fans 8.2.2.3 Removing the system fan holder Figure 243: Removing the system fan holder (A) Ê Press in on the two locking tabs (1) while slightly lifting up the system fan holder (2) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 390: Installing The System Fan Holder

    Fans Figure 244: Removing the system fan holder (B) Ê Lift up the system fan holder and remove it from the chassis. 8.2.2.4 Installing the system fan holder Figure 245: Mounting the system fan holder (A) Ê Insert the system fan holder into its two guides. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 391: Concluding Steps

    Fans Figure 246: Mounting the system fan holder (B) Ê Carefully lower the fan holder into the chassis (1) until the two locking tabs (2, see close-ups) engage. Ê Ensure that the connectors on the fan modules properly engage with the fan connectors on the system board.

  • Page 392: Rear Fans

    Fans Rear fans Two optional hot-pluggable rear fan modules can be added to the system for fan redundancy. CAUTION! When equipping rear fans, ensure to always install both rear fan modules in order to satisfy cooling requirements. Operation with only one rear fan module is not possible.

  • Page 393: Installing A Rear Fan Module

    Fans 8.3.1.3 Installing a rear fan module CAUTION! – Do not remove the air duct in order to install fan modules! In the below figures, the air duct has only been removed for illustration purposes. – For fan redundancy and in order to satisfy cooling requirements, always install both rear fan modules.
  • Page 394 Fans Ê Ensure that the connector on the fan module properly engages with the fan connector on the system board (2, see close-up). Ê Ensure that the new fan module spins up. Figure 248: Installing a rear fan module (B) Ê...

  • Page 395: Concluding Steps

    Fans 8.3.1.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover" on page 115 (rack server) or "Mounting the side cover" on page 122 (tower server).

  • Page 396: Removing Rear Fan Modules

    Fans 8.3.2 Removing rear fan modules Customer Replaceable Units (CRU) Average task duration: 5 minutes 8.3.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing the fan module: tool-less ● 8.3.2.2 Preliminary steps Before removing a rear fan module, perform the following steps: Ê...

  • Page 397: Removing A Rear Fan Module

    Fans 8.3.2.3 Removing a rear fan module CAUTION! Do not remove the air duct in order to remove fan modules! In the below figures, the air duct has only been removed for illustration purposes. Figure 249: Removing a rear fan module (A) Ê...
  • Page 398 Fans Figure 250: Removing a rear fan module (B) Ê Lift the fan module out of its bay in the system fan holder. Ê Install the new fan module immediately as described in section "Installing a rear fan module" on page 393.

  • Page 399: Concluding Steps

    Fans Figure 251: Removing a rear fan module (B) Ê Before replacing the rear fan holder, remove the second rear fan module accordingly. 8.3.2.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover"...

  • Page 400: Replacing Rear Fan Modules

    Fans 8.3.3 Replacing rear fan modules Customer Replaceable Units (CRU) Average task duration: 5 minutes 8.3.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing the fan module: tool-less ● 8.3.3.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing a rear fan module, perform the following steps: Ê...

  • Page 401: Concluding Steps

    Fans 8.3.3.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover" on page 115 (rack server) or "Mounting the side cover" on page 122 (tower server).

  • Page 402: Replacing The Rear Fan Holder

    Fans 8.3.4 Replacing the rear fan holder Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes 8.3.4.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing the fan module: tool-less ● 8.3.4.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing the system fan holder, perform the following steps: Ê...

  • Page 403: Removing The Rear Fan Holder

    Fans 8.3.4.3 Removing the rear fan holder Figure 252: Removing the rear fan holder (A) Ê Pull the locking lever (1) while slightly lifting up the rear fan holder (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 404 Fans Figure 253: Removing the rear fan holder (B) Ê Lift up and disengage the rear fan holder. Ê Ensure that the four hooks on the fan holder rest in the wide ends of the keyhole slots on the server rear (see close-up). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 405: Installing The Rear Fan Holder

    Fans 8.3.4.4 Installing the rear fan holder Figure 254: Mounting the rear fan holder (A) Ê Lower the rear fan holder into the chassis. Ê Fit the four hooks on the rear fan holder into the keyhole slots in the chassis. Ê...
  • Page 406 Fans Figure 255: Installing the rear fan holder (B) Ê Ensure that the new rear fan holder is properly seated in the chassis (1) and that the latch on the locking lever (2) has properly engaged in the slot on the server rear.

  • Page 407: Concluding Steps

    Fans 8.3.4.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê In case of redundant fan configurations, reinstall all rear fan modules as described in section "Installing rear fan modules" on page 392. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...
  • Page 408 Fans Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 409: Expansion Cards And Backup Units

    Expansion cards and backup units This chapter provides information on how to install, remove or replace 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 remain hot after ●...

  • Page 410: Basic Information

    Expansion cards and backup units In this chapter "Standard expansion cards" on page 413 ● "Modular LAN controller in PCI slot 1" on page 433 ● "GPGPU cards with active cooling in PCI slots 6 and 8" on page 456 ●...
  • Page 411 Expansion cards and backup units Mechanical Electrical PCI slot Type Function connector interface preferred slot for Modular PCIe Gen 3 LAN controller (with NCSI connector) PCIe Gen 3 preferred slot for SAS RAID PCIe Gen 3 controllers PCIe Gen 3 PCIe Gen 2 available only with CPU 2 preferred slot for primary...
  • Page 412 Expansion cards and backup units Expansion card overview Slot number Priority Expansion card Fixation with 1 CPU with 2 CPUs Card Max. Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Type Model Order Nvidia NVS300 Locking bar Nvidia Tesla C2075 M3 screw Misc.

  • Page 413: Standard Expansion Cards

    Expansion cards and backup units For the latest information on supported expansion cards, refer your server’s hardware configurator available online at the following address: for the EMEA market: http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/products/computing/servers/primergy/tower/tx300/ http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/products/computing/servers/primergy/rack/rx350/ for the Japanese market: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/system/ Standard expansion cards 9.2.1 Installing expansion cards...

  • Page 414: Preliminary Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.2.1.2 Preliminary steps Before installing an expansion card, perform the following steps: Ê Disable BitLocker functionality as described in section "Disabling BitLocker functionality" on page 141. Ê Disable boot watchdog functionality as described in section "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality"...

  • Page 415: Preparing The Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.2.1.3 Preparing the expansion card Standard expansion card CAUTION! In order to satisfy cooling requirements, ensure to use a perforated full height slot bracket (C26192-Y35-C20). Figure 258: Mounting the PCI slot bracket (A) Ê Place the controller on the mounting tabs on the slot bracket. Ê...
  • Page 416 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 259: Mounting the PCI slot bracket (B) Ê Secure the slot bracket to the controller with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 417 Expansion cards and backup units USB 3.0 interface card D3305 CAUTION! The USB 3.0 interface card D3305 comes pre-assembled with a full height slot bracket. When replacing the slot bracket, ensure to use the original M3 x 5 mm screws. Standard M3 screws may damage onboard components.
  • Page 418 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 261: Mounting the PCI slot bracket (B) Ê Secure the slot bracket to the controller with the two M3 x 5 mm screws contained in the expansion card kit. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 419: Removing Pci Slot Bracket

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.2.1.4 Removing PCI slot bracket Figure 262: Removing the PCI slot bracket (A) Ê Press out on the locking latch to disengage the PCI slot bracket locking bar (1, see close-up). Ê Fold up (2) and remove (3) the PCI slot bracket locking bar. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 420 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 263: Removing the PCI slot bracket (B) Ê Remove the slot bracket. CAUTION! Keep the slot bracket for further use. Always replace slot brackets into unused PCI slot openings to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 421: Installing An Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.2.1.5 Installing an expansion card Ê Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging. For further instructions regarding controller settings, please refer to the accompanying documentation. Ê If applicable, attach the required slot bracket to the expansion card as described in section "Preparing the expansion card"...

  • Page 422: Connecting Cables To The Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 265: Securing the expansion card Ê Secure InfiniBand cards with one M3 x 4.5 mm screw each. In case of all other standard expansion cards, fixation with the locking bar is sufficient. Ê Insert (1) and close the PCI slot bracket locking bar (2) until the latch locks in place (see close-up).

  • Page 423: Connecting A Backup Unit To The Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.2.1.7 Connecting a backup unit to the expansion card Ê If applicable, connect a BBU or FBU to the expansion card as described in sections "Installing a BBU" on page 542 "Installing an FBU" on page 550.

  • Page 424: Removing Expansion Cards

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.2.2 Removing expansion cards Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes 9.2.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Removing expansion cards: tool-less ● 9.2.2.2 Preliminary steps Before removing an expansion card, perform the following steps: Ê...

  • Page 425: Removing An Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.2.2.3 Removing an expansion card Figure 266: Removing an expansion card (A) Ê If applicable, remove SFP+ transceiver modules from the expansion card, as described in section "Replacing SFP+ transceiver modules" on page 582. Ê Press out on the locking latch to disengage the PCI slot bracket locking bar (1, see close-up).
  • Page 426 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 267: Removing an expansion card (B) Ê Carefully pull up on the expansion card in a vertical motion and remove it from its slot. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 427: Installing A Pci Slot Bracket

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.2.2.4 Installing a PCI slot bracket CAUTION! Always replace slot brackets into unused PCI slot openings to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements. Figure 268: Installing a PCI slot bracket (A) Ê Insert a PCI slot bracket into the unused PCI slot opening. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 428: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 269: Installing a PCI slot bracket (B) Ê Insert (1) and close the PCI slot bracket locking bar (2) until the latch locks in place (see close-up). 9.2.2.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê...

  • Page 429: Replacing Expansion Cards

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Reconnect the AC power cords to the power supply units and secure them with PSU cable brackets as described in section "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 133. 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 430: Preliminary Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.2.3.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing an expansion card, perform the following steps: Ê If applicable, ensure to note down your current network settings in the operating system. For further information, please refer to section "Note on network settings recovery"...

  • Page 431: Removing An Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.2.3.3 Removing an expansion card Ê If applicable, remove SFP+ transceiver modules from the expansion card to be removed, as described in section "Replacing SFP+ transceiver modules" on page 582. Ê Remove the defective expansion card as described in section "Removing expansion cards"...

  • Page 432: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.2.3.7 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct" on page 102. Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover"...

  • Page 433: Modular Lan Controller In Pci Slot 1

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê If applicable, reconfigure your network settings in the operation system according to the original configuration of the replaced controller (expansion card or onboard). Configuration of network settings should be performed by the customer. For further information, please refer to section "Note on network settings recovery"...

  • Page 434: Installing The Modular Lan Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.1 Installing the Modular LAN controller Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 9.3.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing the Modular LAN controller: tool-less ●...

  • Page 435: Preparing The Modular Lan Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Open the side / top cover as described in section "Removing the top cover" on page 79 (rack server) or "Removing the side cover" on page 88 (tower server). Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct"...
  • Page 436 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 272: Mounting the PCI slot bracket (B) Ê Secure the slot bracket to the controller with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Connecting the NCSI sideband cable to the Modular LAN controller Connecting the NCSI sideband cable is only necessary in order to use the Modular LAN controller as a shared LAN interface, that allows both, management and dedicated LAN connections.
  • Page 437 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 274: Connecting the NCSI sideband cable to the Modular LAN controller Ê Connect the NCSI sideband cable to the Modular LAN controller: Connector Cable 20-pin connector NCSI sideband cable T26139-Y4015-V101 For a complete cabling overview, please refer to section "Cabling overviews"...

  • Page 438: Removing Pci Slot Bracket

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.1.4 Removing PCI slot bracket Figure 275: Removing the PCI slot bracket (A) Ê Press out on the locking latch to disengage the PCI slot bracket locking bar (1, see close-up). Ê Fold up (2) and remove (3) the PCI slot bracket locking bar. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 439 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 276: Removing the PCI slot bracket (B) Ê Remove the slot bracket. CAUTION! Keep the slot bracket for further use. Always replace slot brackets into unused PCI slot openings to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 440: Installing The Modular Lan Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.1.5 Installing the Modular LAN controller Ê Remove the Modular LAN controller from its protective packaging. For further instructions regarding controller settings, please refer to the accompanying documentation. Ê If applicable, attach the enclosed full height slot bracket to the Modular LAN controller as described in section "Preparing the Modular LAN controller"...
  • Page 441 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 278: Securing the Modular LAN controller Ê Insert (1) and close the PCI slot bracket locking bar (2) until the latch locks in place (see close-up). Ê If applicable, install SFP+ transceiver modules into the Modular LAN controller, as described in section "Installing SFP+ transceiver modules"...
  • Page 442 Expansion cards and backup units Connecting the NCSI sideband cable to the system board Connecting the NCSI sideband cable is only necessary in order to use the Modular LAN controller as a shared LAN interface, that allows both, management and dedicated LAN connections. If the Modular LAN controller is to be used for dedicated network connections only, please skip this section.

  • Page 443: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.1.6 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct" on page 102. Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover"...

  • Page 444: Concluding Software Tasks

    For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, refer to the "System Board D2949 BIOS Setup Utility" reference manual. The document is available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com (http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/ for the Japanese market) or from the ServerView Suite DVD 2 supplied with your PRIMERGY server.

  • Page 445: Removing The Modular Lan Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.2 Removing the Modular LAN controller Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes 9.3.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Removing expansion cards: tool-less ● 9.3.2.2 Preliminary steps Before removing a Modular LAN controller, perform the following steps: Ê...

  • Page 446: Removing The Modular Lan Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.2.3 Removing the Modular LAN controller Figure 280: Detaching the Modular LAN controller Ê If applicable, remove SFP+ transceiver modules from the Modular LAN controller, as described in section "Replacing SFP+ transceiver modules" on page 582.
  • Page 447 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 281: Disconnecting the NCSI sideband cable Ê Disconnect the NCSI sideband cable from the system board. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 448 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 282: Removing the Modular LAN controller Ê Carefully pull up on the Modular LAN controller in a vertical motion and remove it from its slot. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 449: Installing A Pci Slot Bracket

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.2.4 Installing a PCI slot bracket CAUTION! Always replace slot brackets into unused PCI slot openings to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements. Figure 283: Installing a PCI slot bracket (A) Ê Insert a PCI slot bracket into the unused PCI slot opening. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 450 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 284: Installing a PCI slot bracket (B) Ê Insert (1) and close the PCI slot bracket locking bar (2) until the latch locks in place (see close-up). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 451: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.2.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct" on page 102. Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover"...

  • Page 452: Replacing The Modular Lan Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.3 Replacing the Modular LAN controller Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes Note on network settings recovery When replacing network controllers or the system board, network configuration settings in the operating system will be lost and replaced by default values.

  • Page 453: Removing The Modular Lan Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Locate the defective server as described in section "Locating the defective server" on page Ê Shut down the defective server as described in section "Shutting down the server" on page Ê Remove the AC power cords from the PSU cable brackets and disconnect them from the system as described in section "Disconnecting the server from the mains"...

  • Page 454: Installing The Modular Lan Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.3.3.4 Installing the Modular LAN controller Ê If applicable, install a slot bracket on the new Modular LAN controller as described in section "Preparing the Modular LAN controller" on page 435. Ê Install the new Modular LAN controller as described in section "Installing the Modular LAN controller"...
  • Page 455 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Enable boot watchdog functionality as described in section "Enabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 159. 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 456: Gpgpu Cards With Active Cooling In Pci Slots 6 And 8

    "PRIMERGY GPGPU Graphic Card - NVIDIA C2075" user manual and installation guide. Both manuals are available from the ServerView Suite DVD 2 supplied with your PRIMERGY server or online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com (EMEA market) or http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/ (Japanese market) Figure 285: GPGPU card NVIDIA C2075 (S26361-F2856-E997)

  • Page 457: Installing A Gpgpu Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.1 Installing a GPGPU card Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average hardware task duration including GPGPU power cable installation: 40 minutes 9.4.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing a GPGPU card ●...

  • Page 458: Connecting Gpgpu Card Power Cables To The Power Backplane

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Open the side / top cover as described in section "Removing the top cover" on page 79 (rack server) or "Removing the side cover" on page 88 (tower server). Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct"...
  • Page 459 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 287: Connecting GPGPU power cables to the power backplane Ê Connect the GPGPU power cables to the power backplane: Connector Cable GPGPU card power cable T26139-Y3946-V701 Ê Mount the system board carrier as described in section "Installing the system board carrier"...

  • Page 460: Removing Pci Slot Brackets

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.1.4 Removing PCI slot brackets Figure 288: Removing the PCI slot bracket (A) Ensure that the GPGPU card power cables have been connected to the power backplane as described in section "Connecting GPGPU card power cables to the power backplane" on page 458.
  • Page 461 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 289: Removing the PCI slot bracket (B) Ê Remove the slot brackets from expansion slots 5 and 6. If two GPGPU cards are to be installed, also remove the slot brackets from expansion slots 7 and 8. CAUTION! Keep the slot bracket for further use.

  • Page 462: Preparing Pci Slot Openings

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.1.5 Preparing PCI slot openings The following steps only apply if there are guiding ridges between PCI slot openings 5 / 6 and 7 / 8. Figure 290: Preparing PCI slot openings Ê Using a pair of flat nose pliers, press in the guiding ridges between PCI slot openings 5 / 6 (1, GPGPU card 1) and 7 / 8 (2, GPGPU card 2).

  • Page 463: Installing The Gpgpu Card Mounting Bracket

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.1.6 Installing the GPGPU card mounting bracket Figure 291: Installing the GPGPU mounting bracket (A) Ê Hook in the GPU card mounting bracket under the upper rim of the side chassis wall as shown. Figure 292: Installing the GPGPU mounting bracket (B) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 464 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Fold down the GPU card mounting bracket as shown. Figure 293: Installing the GPGPU mounting bracket (C) Ê Slide the GPU card bracket towards the server front as far as it will go. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 465 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 294: Reconnecting the system power cable Ê Reconnect the system power cable to the system board: Connector Cable System power cable T26139-Y3758-V9 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 466: Installing A Gpgpu Card

    For further instructions regarding controller settings, please refer to the "PRIMERGY GPGPU Graphic Card - NVIDIA C2075" user manual and installation guide. Both manuals are available from the ServerView Suite DVD 2 supplied with your PRIMERGY server or online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com (EMEA market) or (Japanese http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/ market).
  • Page 467 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 296: Securing the GPGPU card (A) Ê Slide the GPGPU card mounting bracket towards the server rear until it touches the GPU card (1). Ê Secure the GPGPU card to the mounting bracket with one M3 x 4.5 mm screw (2).
  • Page 468 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 297: Securing the GPGPU card (B) Ê Secure the GPGPU card mounting bracket on the chassis wall with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws (1). Ê Secure the remaining slot brackets with one M3 x 4.5 mm screw each (see arrows) (2).
  • Page 469 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 298: Cabling the GPGPU card Ê Connect the 8-pin connector of the GPU card power cable to the GPGPU card. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 470: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 299: Installing the secondary GPGPU card Ê If applicable, insert the second GPGPU card into PCI slot 8 and press down firmly until it is fully seated in the slot (1). Ê Secure and cable the second GPGPU card accordingly (2 and 3). For easier access to the securing screw, remove the system fan holder first (see section "Removing the system fan holder"...

  • Page 471: Concluding Software Tasks

    Expansion cards and backup units If the server has been completely removed from the rack for maintenance purposes, reinstall and secure it in the rack as described in section "Mounting the server in the rack" on page 130. Ê Reconnect all external cables to the replaced expansion card. Ê...
  • Page 472 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Check the log file for the following entries: – Log file creation has been completed successfully and you have been returned to the command prompt: – The value next to Attached GPUs matches the actual number of installed GPGPU cards (1) and the Product Name is Tesla C2075 (3): Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 473 Expansion cards and backup units – The number of ECC Errors (4) has not greatly increased (beyond 100) during a number of hours. In order to reset the ECC error counter, enter the following command: nvidia-smi [-p/-v] -g <GPUID> Ê If one or more of the above conditions is not fulfilled, although sufficient power supply has been assured as described in section "Checking GPGPU operation"...

  • Page 474: Checking Gpgpu Operation

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.1.10 Checking GPGPU operation Ê Switch on the server as described in section "Switching on the server" on page 139. Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, extend it out of the rack as described in section "Extending the server out of the rack"...

  • Page 475: Removing A Gpgpu Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.2 Removing a GPGPU card Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 10 minutes 9.4.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Removing a GPGPU card ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 9.4.2.2 Preliminary steps Before removing an expansion card, perform the following steps:...

  • Page 476: Removing A Gpgpu Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.2.3 Removing a GPGPU card Figure 301: Detaching a GPGPU card (A) Ê Disconnect the GPGPU power cable from the GPGPU card (1). If the cables are no longer used, either disconnect them from the power backplane as described in section "Removing the power backplane"...
  • Page 477 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 302: Detaching a GPGPU card (B) Ê Remove the two retaining screws from the GPGPU mounting bracket (1). Ê Slide the mounting bracket away from the GPGPU (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 478 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 303: Removing a GPGPU card Ê Press out on the locking latch located on the PCI slot under the GPGPU card (1). In order to reach the locking latch more easily, it is recommended to remove memory modules in channels G and H.

  • Page 479: Removing The Gpgpu Card Mounting Bracket

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.2.4 Removing the GPGPU card mounting bracket If the GPGPU card is not replaced by a new GPGPU card, remove the GPGPU card mounting bracket from the chassis. Figure 304: Disconnecting the system power cable Ê...
  • Page 480 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 305: Removing the GPU card bracket (A) Ê Slide the GPU card bracket towards the server rear as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 481 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 306: Removing the GPU card bracket (B) Ê Fold out the GPU card mounting bracket. Figure 307: Removing the GPU card bracket (C) Ê Remove the GPU card mounting bracket. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 482 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 308: Reconnecting the system power cable Ê Reconnect the system power cable to the system board: Connector Cable System power cable T26139-Y3758-V9 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 483: Installing Pci Slot Brackets

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.2.5 Installing PCI slot brackets If the GPGPU card is not replaced by a new GPGPU card, reinstall PCI slot brackets and the PCI slot mounting bar. CAUTION! Always replace slot brackets into unused PCI slot openings to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.

  • Page 484: Handling Gpgpu Cables

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 310: Installing a PCI slot bracket (B) Ê Clip on the PCI slot bracket clamp (1). Ê Fold down the locking handle on the PCI slot bracket clamp until it locks in place (2, see close-up). 9.4.2.6 Handling GPGPU cables Ê...

  • Page 485: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.2.7 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct" on page 102. Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover"...

  • Page 486: Preliminary Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.3.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing an expansion card, perform the following steps: Ê Disable BitLocker functionality as described in section "Disabling BitLocker functionality" on page 141. Ê Disable boot watchdog functionality as described in section "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality"...

  • Page 487: Removing The Defective Gpgpu Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.3.3 Removing the defective GPGPU card Ê Remove the defective GPGPU card as described in section "Removing a GPGPU card" on page 475. 9.4.3.4 Installing the new GPGPU card Ê Install the new expansion card as described in section "Installing a GPGPU card"...

  • Page 488: Gpgpu / Coprocessor Cards With Passive Cooling In Pci Slots 6 And 8

    Expansion cards and backup units GPGPU / coprocessor cards with passive cooling in PCI slots 6 and 8 PCI slots 6 and 8 are the preferred slots for GPGPU cards (General Purpose Graphics Processing Units) and coprocessor cards. Figure 311: Coprocessor card Intel Xeon Phi 5110P Figure 312: GPGPU card Nvidia TESLA K20 / K20X Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 489: Installing A Gpgpu / Coprocessor Card

    – "Getting started with accelerator cards - Intel Xeon Phi Coprocessor Card" Both documents are available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com (http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/ primergy/manual/ for the Japanese market) or from the ServerView Suite DVD 2 supplied with your PRIMERGY server. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 490: Preliminary Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Before installing a GPGPU or coprocessor card, perform the following mandatory tasks as described in your card’s "Getting started with accelerator cards" Quick Installation Guide: Ê Ensure that the correct iRMC firmware has been installed. Ê...

  • Page 491: Connecting Gpgpu / Coprocessor Card Power Cables To The Power Backplane

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.1.4 Connecting GPGPU / coprocessor card power cables to the power backplane Ê If applicable, connect the GPGPU card power cables to the power backplane as described in section "Connecting GPGPU card power cables to the power backplane" on page 458.
  • Page 492 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 314: Removing the PCI slot bracket (B) Ê Remove the slot brackets from expansion slots 5 and 6. If two GPGPU or coprocessor cards are to be installed, also remove the slot brackets from expansion slots 7 and 8. CAUTION! Keep the slot bracket for further use.

  • Page 493: Preparing Pci Slot Openings

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.1.6 Preparing PCI slot openings Ê If there are guiding ridges between PCI slot openings 5 / 6 and 7 / 8, proceed as described in section "Preparing PCI slot openings" on page 462. 9.5.1.7 Preparing the GPGPU / coprocessor card mounting bracket Figure 315: GPGPU / coprocessor card mounting brackets for Nvidia TESLA K20 / K20X cards...
  • Page 494 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 316: Preparing the GPGPU / coprocessor card mounting bracket Ê If applicable, attach the twist-lock cable holder C26192-Y53-C56 to the GPGPU / coprocessor card mounting bracket as shown. Ê Align the cable holder in the middle of the two notches and right below the part number impression.

  • Page 495: Installing The Gpgpu / Coprocessor Card Mounting Bracket

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.1.8 Installing the GPGPU / coprocessor card mounting bracket for Intel Figure 317: Installing the coprocessor card mounting bracket (Intel) (A) for Nvidia Figure 318: Installing the GPGPU card mounting bracket (Nvidia) (A) Ê Place the GPGPU / coprocessor card mounting bracket in the gap next to PCI slot 9 (1).
  • Page 496 Expansion cards and backup units for Intel Figure 319: Installing the coprocessor card mounting bracket (Intel) (B) for Nvidia Figure 320: Installing the GPGPU card mounting bracket (Nvidia) (B) Ê Hook in the GPGPU / coprocessor card mounting bracket under the upper rim of the side chassis wall as shown (1).
  • Page 497 Expansion cards and backup units for Intel Figure 321: Installing the coprocessor card mounting bracket (Intel) (C) for Nvidia Figure 322: Installing the GPGPU card mounting bracket (Nvidia) (C) Ê Slide the mounting bracket towards the server front as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 498: Installing A Gpgpu Or Coprocessor Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.1.9 Installing a GPGPU or coprocessor card Figure 323: Routing the PSU signal cable Ê Check the position of PSU signal cable T26139-Y4027-V1. CAUTION! The PSU signal cable must be laid as shown and must not cover the condenser.
  • Page 499 Expansion cards and backup units for Intel Figure 324: Installing the coprocessor card (Intel) for Nvidia Figure 325: Installing the GPGPU card (Nvidia) Ê Carefully insert the GPGPU / coprocessor card into PCI slot 6 and press down firmly until it is fully seated in the slot. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 500 Expansion cards and backup units for Intel Figure 326: Securing the coprocessor card (Intel) (A) for Nvidia Figure 327: Securing the GPGPU card (Nvidia) (A) Ê Secure the GPGPU / coprocessor card to the upper rear edge of the chassis with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws.
  • Page 501 Expansion cards and backup units for Intel Figure 328: Securing the coprocessor card (Intel) (B) for Nvidia Figure 329: Securing the GPGPU card (Nvidia) (B) Ê Slide the GPGPU / coprocessor card mounting bracket towards the server rear until it touches the card. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 502 Expansion cards and backup units for Intel Figure 330: Securing the coprocessor card (Intel) (C) for Nvidia Figure 331: Securing the GPGPU card (Nvidia) (C) Ê Secure the GPGPU / coprocessor card to the mounting bracket. Intel cards Nvidia cards M3 x 4 mm flat head screw M3 x 4.5 mm Screw...
  • Page 503 Expansion cards and backup units for Intel Figure 332: Securing the coprocessor card (Intel) (D) for Nvidia Figure 333: Securing the GPGPU card (Nvidia) (D) Ê Secure the GPGPU / coprocessor card mounting bracket on the chassis wall with one M3 x 4.5 mm screw. Use the right screw thread.
  • Page 504 Expansion cards and backup units Installing a secondary GPGPU / coprocessor card for Intel Figure 334: Installing the secondary coprocessor card (Intel) for Nvidia Figure 335: Installing the secondary GPGPU card (Nvidia) Ê If applicable, insert the second GPGPU / coprocessor card into PCI slot 8 and press down firmly until it is fully seated in the slot.

  • Page 505: Cabling The Gpgpu / Coprocessor Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.1.10 Cabling the GPGPU / coprocessor card for Intel Figure 336: Cabling the primary coprocessor card (Intel) for Nvidia Figure 337: Cabling the primary GPGPU card (Nvidia) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 506 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Connect both GPGPU power cable connectors to the GPGPU / coprocessor card. 8-pin connector 6-pin connector Figure 338: Routing the GPGPU card power cable Ê For configurations with one GPGPU / coprocessor card: Secure the loose ends of the unused GPGPU card power cable behind the cable guide as shown.
  • Page 507 Expansion cards and backup units for Intel Figure 339: Cabling the secondary coprocessor card (Intel) for Nvidia Figure 340: Cabling the secondary GPGPU card (Nvidia) Ê If applicable, power cabling of a second GPGPU / coprocessor card is performed according to the primary card. 8-pin connector 6-pin connector Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 508 Expansion cards and backup units for Intel Figure 341: Securing the GPGPU power cable (Intel) for Nvidia Figure 342: Securing the GPGPU power cable (Nvidia) Ê Insert both power cables into the twist-lock cable holder. Ê Twist both ends of the twist-lock cable holder. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 509: Installing The Gpgpu Air Duct

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.1.11 Installing the GPGPU air duct Figure 343: GPGPU air duct GPGPU air duct C26361-K644-B871 GPGPU air duct base C26361-K644-C870 / -C871 GPGPU air duct top cover C26361-K644-C872 Part numbers do not apply to the Japanese market. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 510 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 344: Installing the GPGPU air duct (A) Ê From the middle of the server, slide the GPGPU air duct base into the chassis as shown. CAUTION! Ensure that no system board components are being damaged! Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 511 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 345: Fully inserted GPGPU air duct Figure 346: Installing the GPGPU air duct (B) Ê Ensure that the GPGPU air duct base is properly seated in the chassis as shown above. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 512 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 347: Installing the system fan holder (A) Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390 in order to secure the GPGPU air duct base: Ê...
  • Page 513 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 348: Installing the system fan holder (B) Ê Ensure that the fan connector on the fan holder is properly seated in the dedicated opening in the GPGPU air duct (see close-up). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 514 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 349: Routing the GPGPU card power cable in the air duct (1 card) Figure 350: Routing the GPGPU card power cables in the air duct (2 cards) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 515 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Run the GPGPU power cables through the semicircular cable inlet in the GPGPU air duct base: cable routing with with one GPGPU / coprocessor card cable routing with with two GPGPU / coprocessor cards Figure 351: Installing the GPGPU air duct top cover (A) GPGPU air duct top cover (C26361-K644-C872) The part number does not apply to the Japanese market.
  • Page 516 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 352: Installing the GPGPU air duct top cover (B) Ê Fit the GPGPU air duct top cover onto the GPGPU air duct base. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 517 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 353: Installing the GPGPU air duct top cover (C) Figure 354: Installing the GPGPU air duct top cover (D) Ê Ensure that all centering bars on the GPGPU air duct base and top cover are are properly seated: 3 centering bars on the side, 2 on top 1 centering bar on the lower edge...
  • Page 518 Expansion cards and backup units For configurations with two GPGPU / coprocessor cards Figure 355: Preparing the GPGPU air duct top cover for two GPGPU / coprocessor cards Ê Bend out the blind cover on the GPGPU air duct by 90 degrees as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 519: Installing The System Air Duct

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 356: Installing the GPGPU air duct top cover (2 cards) Ê The bent out blind cover rests against the second GPGPU card as shown. 9.5.1.12 Installing the system air duct Figure 357: Installing the rear fan holder Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 520 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Install the rear fan holder and redundant fan modules as described in sections "Installing the rear fan holder" on page 405 "Installing rear fan modules" on page 392. Figure 358: System air duct System air duct C26361-K644-C961 Rev. B The part number does not apply to the Japanese market.
  • Page 521 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 359: Breaking out the GPGPU card blind cover (A) Ê If applicable, break out the blind cover from the system air duct (see circled joints). The blind cover has already been removed in case of the system air duct contained in the GPGPU kit.
  • Page 522 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 360: Breaking out the GPGPU card blind cover (B) The opening is intended for the GPGPU air duct. Figure 361: Installing the system air duct Ê Install the system air duct into the chassis as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 523: Installing Perforated Drive Cover Modules

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.1.13 Installing perforated drive cover modules In order to satisfy GPGPU / coprocessor card cooling requirements, two perforated drive cover modules must be mounted in accessible drive bays 1 and 2. Perforated drive cover module A3C40140230 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 524 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 362: Installing perforated drive cover modules (A) Ê Pull up on the locking latch to disengange the accessible drive locking bar (1). Ê Insert the perforated drive cover modules into drive bays 1 and 2 and carefully push in until they are flush with the server front (2).
  • Page 525 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 363: Installing perforated drive cover modules (B) Ê Close the locking bar until it locks in place. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 526: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.1.14 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover" on page 115 (rack server) or "Mounting the side cover" on page 122 (tower server).

  • Page 527: Replacing A Gpgpu / Coprocessor Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.2 Replacing a GPGPU / coprocessor card Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 9.5.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing a GPGPU card / coprocessor card: ●...

  • Page 528: Installing The Gpgpu Air Duct

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.2.6 Installing the GPGPU air duct Ê Proceed as described in section "Installing the GPGPU air duct" on page 509. 9.5.2.7 Installing the system fan holder Ê Proceed as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390.

  • Page 529: Sas Raid Controller In Pci Slot 10

    Expansion cards and backup units SAS RAID controller in PCI slot 10 9.6.1 Installing the SAS RAID controller Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 9.6.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ●...

  • Page 530: Preparing The Sas Raid Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, extend it out of the rack as described in section "Extending the server out of the rack" on page If further required, remove the server from the rack as described in section "Removing the server from the rack"...

  • Page 531: Installing The Sas Raid Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 365: Installing the RAID card holder Ê Place the controller on the mounting tabs on the slot bracket (1). Ê Secure the slot bracket to the controller with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws (2). 9.6.1.4 Installing the SAS RAID controller Ê...
  • Page 532 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 366: Installing the SAS RAID controller Ê Carefully insert the RAID controller into PCI slot 10 and press down firmly until it is fully seated in the slot. For slot preferences, please refer to section "Basic information"...

  • Page 533: Connecting Cables To The Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 367: Securing the SAS RAID controller Ê Secure the RAID controller with the captive screw on the RAID card holder. 9.6.1.5 Connecting cables to the expansion card Ê Connect SAS cables to the SAS RAID controller. For a complete cabling overview, please refer to section "Cabling overviews"...

  • Page 534: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.1.7 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct" on page 102. Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover"...

  • Page 535: Removing The Sas Raid Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.2 Removing the SAS RAID controller Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes 9.6.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Removing expansion cards: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 9.6.2.2 Preliminary steps Before removing an the SAS RAID controller, perform the following steps:...

  • Page 536: Removing The Sas Raid Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.2.3 Removing the SAS RAID controller Figure 368: Removing the SAS RAID controller (A) Ê Loosen the captive screw on the RAID card holder. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 537: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 369: Removing the SAS RAID controller (B) Ê Carefully pull up on the SAS RAID controller in a vertical motion and remove it from its slot. 9.6.2.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê...

  • Page 538: Replacing The Sas Raid Controller

    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 165. 9.6.3 Replacing the SAS RAID controller Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 9.6.3.1...

  • Page 539: Removing The Defective Sas Raid Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Remove the AC power cords from the PSU cable brackets and disconnect them from the system as described in section "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, extend it out of the rack as described in section "Extending the server out of the rack"...

  • Page 540: Connecting A Backup Unit To The Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.3.6 Connecting a backup unit to the expansion card Ê If applicable, connect a BBU or FBU to the expansion card as described in sections "Installing a BBU" on page 542 "Installing an FBU" on page 550.

  • Page 541: Backup Units

    The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) or Flash Backup Unit (FBU) backs up the memory contents of the connected SAS RAID controller in the event of a power failure. The PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 server can accommodate up to three backup units.

  • Page 542: Installing A Bbu

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.7.2 Installing a BBU Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes CAUTION! For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important information" on page 9.7.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ●...

  • Page 543: Preparing The Bbu

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Remove the system fan holder as described in section "Removing the system fan holder" on page 389. 9.7.2.3 Preparing the BBU Figure 371: Connecting the BBU cable Ê Connect the BBU cable (T26139-Y3987-V2) to the BBU board (Lx-25343- xxx, BBU08) as shown.
  • Page 544 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 372: Installing the BBU in the BBU holder Ê At a slight angle, fit the BBU under the right retaining bracket on the BBU holder (1). Ê Fold down the BBU until it locks in place (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 545: Installing The Bbu Holder Into The Chassis

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.7.2.4 Installing the BBU holder into the chassis Figure 373: Mounting the BBU holder (A) Note the positions of the fixation bolts on the chassis floor (A-C) and corresponding keyhole slots on the BBU holder. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 546 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 374: Mounting the BBU holder (B) Ê Insert the BBU holder into the chassis so that the three fixation bolts on the chassis floor rest in the wide ends of the keyhole slots on the holder. Ê...
  • Page 547 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 375: Connecting the BBU cable to the controller Ê For easier access to the BBU connector, temporarily remove the SAS RAID controller from its slot as described in sections "Removing the SAS RAID controller" on page 535 "Removing expansion cards"...

  • Page 548: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 376: Routing the BBU cable Ê Run the BBU cable through the cable guide (G) and along the drive bays as shown. 9.7.2.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder"...
  • Page 549 Ê If the BBU status does not change after 8 hours, please try to initiate the recalibration process manually using the ServerView RAID Manager. If this procedure still does not fix the BBU status, please contact your local Fujitsu customer service partner. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 550: Installing An Fbu

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.7.3 Installing an FBU Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 10 minutes CAUTION! For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important information" on page 9.7.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ●...

  • Page 551: Preparing The Sas Raid Controller

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct" on page 100. Ê Remove the system fan holder as described in section "Removing the system fan holder" on page 389. 9.7.3.3 Preparing the SAS RAID controller Figure 377: SAS RAID controller and TFM module kit...
  • Page 552 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 378: Mounting the TFM module kit (A) Ê Fit the spacer bolts on the TFM module on SAS RAID controller D3116. Figure 379: Mounting the TFM module kit (B) Ê Secure the TFM module on the controller with the three screws from the TFM module kit.

  • Page 553: Preparing The Fbu

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.7.3.4 Preparing the FBU Figure 380: Installing the FBU in the FBU holder (A) Ê At a slight angle, fit the FBU (A3C40137317) under both retaining brackets of the FBU holder (C26361-K644-C970) as shown. Ê Push in the FBU until it locks in place. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 554 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 381: Installing the FBU in the FBU holder (B) Ê Ensure that the FBU is properly seated in the FBU holder as shown. Figure 382: Connecting the FBU adapter cable to the FBU Ê Connect the cable end on the FBU module to the FBU adapter cable (T26139-Y4032-V1) as shown.

  • Page 555: Installing The Fbu Holder Into The Chassis

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.7.3.5 Installing the FBU holder into the chassis Figure 383: Mounting the FBU holder (A) Note the positions of the fixation bolts on the chassis floor (A-C) and corresponding keyhole slots on the FBU holder. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 556 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 384: Mounting the FBU holder (B) Ê Insert the FBU holder into the chassis so that the three fixation bolts on the chassis floor rest in the wide ends of the keyhole slots on the holder. Ê...
  • Page 557 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 385: Connecting the FBU cable to the controller Ê For easier access to the FBU connector, temporarily remove the SAS RAID controller from its slot as described in sections "Removing the SAS RAID controller" on page 535 "Removing expansion cards"...

  • Page 558: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 386: Routing the FBU cable Ê Run the FBU cable through the cable guide (G) and along the drive bays as shown. 9.7.3.6 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder"...
  • Page 559 Expansion cards and backup units Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, secure it in the rack as described in section "Sliding the server into the rack" on page 132. If the server has been completely removed from the rack for maintenance purposes, reinstall and secure it in the rack as described in section "Mounting the server in the rack"...

  • Page 560: Removing A Bbu

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.7.4 Removing a BBU Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes CAUTION! Do not throw battery backup units into the trash can. Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste.

  • Page 561: Removing The Bbu Holder From The Chassis

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct" on page 100. Ê Remove the system fan holder as described in section "Removing the system fan holder" on page 389. 9.7.4.3 Removing the BBU holder from the chassis Figure 387: Removing the BBU holder from the chassis...

  • Page 562: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.7.4.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 563: Required Tools

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.7.5.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Removing a BBU: tool-less ● 9.7.5.2 Preliminary steps Before removing an FBU, perform the following steps: Ê Locate the defective server as described in section "Locating the defective server"...

  • Page 564: Removing The Fbu Holder From The Chassis

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.7.5.3 Removing the FBU holder from the chassis Figure 388: Removing the FBU holder from the chassis Ê Carefully disconnect the FBU cable from the RAID controller. Ê Remove the FBU cable from the cable guide. Ê...

  • Page 565: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.7.5.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 566: Required Tools

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.7.6.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing a BBU: tool-less ● 9.7.6.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing a BBU, perform the following steps: Ê Disable boot watchdog functionality as described in section "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality"...

  • Page 567: Removing The Bbu From The Bbu Holder

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.7.6.4 Removing the BBU from the BBU holder Figure 389: Removing the BBU from the BBU holder (A) Ê Press out on the right retaining bracket on the BBU holder to disengage the locking mechanism while pulling up on the BBU. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 568 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 390: Removing the BBU from the BBU holder (B) Ê Fold up the BBU (1) and at a slight angle remove it from the BBU holder (2). Figure 391: Disconnecting the BBU cable from the BBU Ê...

  • Page 569: Installing A New Bbu Module

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.7.6.5 Installing a new BBU module Ê Install the new BBU into the BBU holder as described in section "Preparing the BBU" on page 543. Ê Install the BBU holder into the chassis as described in section "Installing the BBU holder into the chassis"...

  • Page 570: Replacing An Fbu

    Ê If the BBU status does not change after 8 hours, please try to initiate the recalibration process manually using the ServerView RAID Manager. If this procedure still does not fix the BBU status, please contact your local Fujitsu customer service partner. 9.7.7 Replacing an FBU...

  • Page 571: Required Tools

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.7.7.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing an FBU: tool-less ● 9.7.7.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing an FBU, perform the following steps: Ê Disable boot watchdog functionality as described in section "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality"...

  • Page 572: Removing The Fbu From The Fbu Holder

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.7.7.4 Removing the FBU from the FBU holder Figure 392: Disconnecting the FBU adapter cable from the FBU Ê Press down on the locking latch on the FPU cable (see close-up) and disconnect the FBU adapter cable. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 573: Installing A New Fbu Module

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 393: Removing the FBU from the FBU holder Ê At a slight angle, slide the FBU from under the retaining brackets of the FBU holder and remove it. 9.7.7.5 Installing a new FBU module Ê...

  • Page 574: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.7.7.6 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 575: Handling Sfp+ Transceiver Modules

    Expansion cards and backup units Handling SFP+ transceiver modules For Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) configurations, the Ethernet server adapter is equipped with one or two SFP+ (small form-factor pluggable) transceiver modules. 9.8.1 Installing SFP+ transceiver modules Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less...
  • Page 576 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Remove the SFP+ transceiver module from its protective packaging. Ê Remove the optical port plug from the new / additional SFP+ transceiver module. CAUTION! – Always keep the protective port plugs attached to the transceiver optical bores and fiber-optic cable connectors until you are ready to make a connection.
  • Page 577 Expansion cards and backup units Inserting the SFP+ transceiver module Figure 396: Inserting the SFP+ transceiver module Ê Insert and slide the SFP+ transceiver module into the socket connector as far as it will go. If only one slot is equipped with a SFP+ transceiver module, use the primary right connector as shown.
  • Page 578 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 397: Latching the locking bail Ê Carefully fold up and latch the locking bail. Figure 398: Attaching the protective optical port plug Ê If the SFP+ transceiver module is not immediately connected to an LC connector, attach the protective optical port plug to the transceiver optical bores.
  • Page 579 Expansion cards and backup units Installing the secondary SFP+ transceiver module Figure 399: Installing the secondary SFP+ transceiver module Ê If applicable, install the secondary SFP+ transceiver module accordingly. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 580: Removing An Sfp+ Transceiver Module

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.8.2 Removing an SFP+ transceiver module Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes For Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) configurations, the ethernet server adapter is equipped with one or two SFP+ (small form-factor pluggable) transceiver modules.
  • Page 581 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 401: Unlatching the locking bail Ê Carefully unlatch and fold down the locking bail on the SFP+ transceiver module to eject the transceiver from the socket connector. Figure 402: Removing the SFP+ transceiver Ê Pull the SFP+ transceiver module out of its socket connector. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 582: Replacing Sfp+ Transceiver Modules

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Reattach the protective optical port plug to the transceiver optical bores. Place the removed SFP+ transceiver module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment. 9.8.3 Replacing SFP+ transceiver modules Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes For Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) configurations, the ethernet server adapter is equipped with one or two SFP+ (small form-factor pluggable)

  • Page 583: Main Memory

    Main memory This section provides information on how to install, remove or replace memory modules. 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 584.

  • Page 584: Basic Information

    Main memory 10.1 Basic information – The system board is equipped with 24 memory connectors (12 connectors per CPU). – In mono processor configurations only 12 memory connectors are usable. – The system has to be equipped with at least one memory module per processor.
  • Page 585 Main memory – If memory modules with different capacities are used: – Populate modules with higher capacities first. – 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.

  • Page 586: Independant Channel Mode

    Main memory 10.1.1.2 Independant Channel mode Channel DIMM 1A 2A 1B 2B 1D 2D 1C 2C 1E 2E 1F 2F 1H 2H 1G 2G Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 587: Mirrored Channel And Performance Modes

    Main memory Notes on Independant Channel mode – Configurations marked in grey are only possible with registered DIMMs (RDIMMS and LR-DIMMs) 10.1.1.3 Mirrored Channel and Performance modes Channel DIMM 1A 2A 1B 2B 1D 2D 1C 2C 1E 2E 1F 2F 1H 2H 1G 2G Notes on Mirrored Channel and Performance modes...

  • Page 588: Rank Sparing Mode

    Main memory 10.1.1.4 Rank Sparing mode Single-/Dual-Rank RDIMMs Channel DIMM 1A 2A 1B 2B 1D 2D 1C 2C 1E 2E 1F 2F 1H 2H 1G 2G # DIMMs Dual CPU configuration (if all modules are of the same capacity) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 589 Main memory 1A 2A 1B 2B 1D 2D 1C 2C 1E 2E 1F 2F 1H 2H 1G 2G DIMM DIMM Dual CPU configuration Dual CPU configuration (if modules are of different capacities) (if modules are of different capacities) For detailed population rules, refer to section "Notes on Rank Sparing mode"...
  • Page 590 Main memory Quad-Rank RDIMMs Channel DIMM 1A 2A 1B 2B 1D 2D 1C 2C 1E 2E 1F 2F 1H 2H 1G 2G # DIMMs Dual CPU configuration (if all modules are of the same capacity) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 591 Main memory 1A 2A 1B 2B 1D 2D 1C 2C 1E 2E 1F 2F 1H 2H 1G 2G DIMM DIMM Dual CPU configuration Dual CPU configuration (if modules are of different capacities) (if modules are of different capacities) Notes on Rank Sparing mode –...

  • Page 592: Installing Memory Modules

    Main memory – In order to satisfy cooling requirements, populate memory channels on alternating sides of the processor: Order CPU 1 CPU 2 Channel A Channel E Channel C Channel G Channel B Channel F Channel D Channel H 10.2 Installing memory modules Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes...

  • Page 593: Installing A Memory Module

    Main memory Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, extend it out of the rack as described in section "Extending the server out of the rack" on page If further required, remove the server from the rack as described in section "Removing the server from the rack"...
  • Page 594 Main memory Figure 405: Installing memory modules (B) Ê Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector (see close-up). Figure 406: Installing memory modules (C) Ê Press down on the memory module until the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module.

  • Page 595: Concluding Steps

    Main memory 10.2.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct" on page 102. Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover"...

  • Page 596: Removing Memory Modules

    Main memory 10.3 Removing memory modules Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes 10.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Removing memory modules: tool-less ● 10.3.2 Preliminary steps Before removing a memory module, perform the following steps: Ê...

  • Page 597: Removing A Memory Module

    Main memory Ê Open the side / top cover as described in section "Removing the top cover" on page 79 (rack server) or "Removing the side cover" on page 88 (tower server). Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct"...

  • Page 598: Concluding Steps

    Main memory Figure 408: Removing memory modules (B) Ê Remove the ejected memory module. 10.3.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct" on page 102.

  • Page 599: Replacing Memory Modules

    Main memory Ê If available, update the system board BIOS to the latest version as described in section "Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and iRMC" on page 147. Ê Enable boot watchdog functionality as described in section "Enabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality"...

  • Page 600: Removing A Memory Module

    Main memory Ê Shut down the defective server as described in section "Shutting down the server" on page Ê Remove the AC power cords from the PSU cable brackets and disconnect them from the system as described in section "Disconnecting the server from the mains"...

  • Page 601: Concluding Steps

    Main memory 10.4.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct" on page 102. Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover"...
  • Page 602 Main memory Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 603: Processors

    Processors This section provides information on how to install, remove and replace processors and processor heat sinks. Safety notes CAUTION! Do not install unsupported processors. For further information on ● supported processors, refer to section "Basic information" on page 604. Circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed and ●...

  • Page 604: Basic Information

    Processors 11.1 Basic information The system board D2949 offers two sockets for Intel Xeon processors. 11.1.1 Supported processors – Intel Xeon E5-2600 processor series CPUs – Socket type: LGA 2011 package – Thermal Design Power (TDP) class: up to 135 W 11.1.2 Processor locations CPU 2 CPU 1...

  • Page 605: Installing Processors

    Processors 11.2 Installing processors Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) 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 606 Processors Ê Remove the AC power cords from the PSU cable brackets and disconnect them from the system as described in section "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, extend it out of the rack as described in section "Extending the server out of the rack"...

  • Page 607: Installing A Processor

    Processors 11.2.3 Installing a processor This description applies to the following procedures: – Installing the second CPU in a mono-processor configuration – Transferring a CPU after replacing the system board (see section "Swapping processors" on page 867) Figure 410: Opening socket release lever 1 Ê...
  • Page 608 Processors Figure 411: Opening socket release lever 2 Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Close 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê Fully fold back the second socket release lever (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 609 Processors Figure 412: Opening the load plate (A) Ê Push down on the first socket release lever (1) to lift the load plate away from the socket (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 610 Processors Figure 413: Opening the load plate (B) Ê Fully open the load plate. CAUTION! Be careful not to touch or bend the spring contacts on the processor socket! Ê Make sure that the load plate is in the fully open position. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 611 Processors Figure 414: Installing the processor Ê Hold the processor with your thumb and index finger. Ê Make sure that the four notches on the processor align with the posts on the socket (see close-up). Ê Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding it in the socket. CAUTION! –...
  • Page 612 Processors Figure 415: Closing the load plate Ê Carefully lower the load plate over the processor. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 613 Processors Figure 416: Removing the protective socket cover Ê When closing the load plate, the protective socket cover will automatically detach. Ê Remove the socket cover and save it for future use. CAUTION! Always replace the socket cover if you remove the processor from the socket! Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 614 Processors Figure 417: Closing socket release lever 2 Ê Fully close and hold shut the load plate. Ê Close the socket release lever marked Close 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab to lock down the load plate (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 615: Concluding Steps

    Processors Figure 418: Closing socket release lever 1 Ê Close the socket release lever marked Open 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab (2). Ê If applicable, install the second processor accordingly. 11.2.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê...
  • Page 616 Processors Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, secure it in the rack as described in section "Sliding the server into the rack" on page 132. If the server has been completely removed from the rack for maintenance purposes, reinstall and secure it in the rack as described in section "Mounting the server in the rack"...

  • Page 617: Removing Processors

    Processors 11.3 Removing processors Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) 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 618: Removing A Processor

    Processors Ê Remove the AC power cords from the PSU cable brackets and disconnect them from the system as described in section "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, extend it out of the rack as described in section "Extending the server out of the rack"...
  • Page 619 Processors Figure 419: Opening socket release lever 1 Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Open 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê The socket release lever will slightly lift up (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 620 Processors Figure 420: Opening socket release lever 2 Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Close 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê Fully fold back the second socket release lever (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 621 Processors Figure 421: Opening the load plate (A) Ê Push down on the socket release lever marked Open 1st (1) to lift the load plate away from the socket (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 622 Processors Figure 422: Opening the load plate (B) Ê Fully open the load plate. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 623 Processors Figure 423: Removing the processor Ê Carefully remove the defective processor from its socket in a vertical motion. 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.
  • Page 624 Processors 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. After a processor has been removed from its protective sleeve or from its socket, place it upside down on a nonconducting, antistatic surface.
  • Page 625 Processors Figure 425: Attaching the protective socket cover (A) Ê Carefully lower the protective socket cover onto the CPU socket in a vertical motion until it snaps in place. CAUTION! Always replace the socket cover if you remove the processor from the socket! Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 626 Processors Figure 426: Attaching the protective socket cover (B) Ê Ensure that the protective socket cover is properly installed on the socket as shown above. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 627 Processors Figure 427: Closing socket release lever 2 Ê Fully close and hold shut the load plate. Ê Close the socket release lever marked Close 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab to lock down the load plate (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 628: Concluding Steps

    Processors Figure 428: Closing socket release lever 1 Ê Close the socket release lever marked Open 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab (2). 11.3.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 629: Upgrading Or Replacing Processors

    Processors Ê Reconnect the AC power cords to the power supply units and secure them with PSU cable brackets as described in section "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 133. Ê If available, update the system board BIOS and the iRMC to the latest version as described in section "Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and iRMC"...

  • Page 630: Preliminary Steps

    Processors 11.4.2 Preliminary steps Before upgrading or replacing the processor, perform the following steps: Ê Disable BitLocker functionality as described in section "Disabling BitLocker functionality" on page 141. Ê Disable boot watchdog functionality as described in section "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 142.

  • Page 631: Upgrading Or Replacing A Processor

    Processors 11.4.3 Upgrading or replacing a processor 11.4.3.1 Removing the processor Figure 429: Opening socket release lever 1 Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Open 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê The socket release lever will slightly lift up (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 632 Processors Figure 430: Opening socket release lever 2 Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Close 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê Fully fold back the second socket release lever (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 633 Processors Figure 431: Opening the load plate (A) Ê Push down on the socket release lever marked Open 1st (1) to lift the load plate away from the socket (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 634 Processors Figure 432: Opening the load plate (B) Ê Fully open the load plate. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 635 Processors Figure 433: Removing the processor Ê Carefully remove the processor from its socket in a vertical motion. 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.

  • Page 636: Installing The Processor

    Processors 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. Never push a processor over a surface.
  • Page 637 Processors Ê Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding it in the socket. CAUTION! – Ensure that the processor is level in the socket. – Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the processor socket. –...
  • Page 638 Processors Figure 436: Closing socket release lever 2 Ê Fully close and hold shut the load plate. Ê Close the socket release lever marked Close 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab to lock down the load plate (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 639 Processors Figure 437: Closing socket release lever 1 Ê Close the socket release lever marked Open 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 640: Concluding Steps

    Processors 11.4.4 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 642. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 641: Handling Processor Heat Sinks

    Processors 11.5 Handling processor heat sinks Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Field Replaceable Units (FRU) if thermal paste is involved Average task duration: 15 minutes 11.5.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing or removing the processor heat sink: ●...

  • Page 642: Installing Processor Heat Sinks

    Processors 11.5.3 Installing processor heat sinks Figure 438: Standard processor heat sink Figure 439: High performance processor heat sink Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 643: Preparing The Heat Sink And Processor

    Processors Two different processor heat sinks are available for the TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 servers: for CPUs with a TDP Standard heat sink V26898-B977-V1 of up to 130 W for CPUs with a TDP High performance heat sink V26898-B977-V3 of 135 W and up 11.5.3.1 Preparing the heat sink and processor When installing a new heat sink...

  • Page 644: Installing The Heat Sink

    Processors When reusing a heat sink Ê Ensure that all residual thermal paste has been thoroughly cleaned off the copper surface of the heat sink. Ê Apply thermal paste to the processor surface as described in section "Applying thermal paste" on page 649.
  • Page 645 Processors Ê Carefully seat the heat sink on the four threaded holes as shown (see close- up). CAUTION! – Ensure that the screws on the heat sink are properly seated on the threaded holes. – Ensure that the heat sink cooling fins match the direction of the airflow! Figure 442: Installing the heat sink (B) Ê...

  • Page 646: Removing Processor Heat Sinks

    Processors 11.5.4 Removing processor heat sinks Figure 443: Removing the processor heat sink (A) Ê Loosen the four captive screws on the heat sink in a crossover pattern (1-4). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 647 Processors Figure 444: Removing the processor heat sink (B) Ê Carefully turn the heat sink back and forth to detach it from the processor (1). This may be necessary due to the adhesive quality of the thermal paste located between the heat sink and processor. CAUTION! Pay special attention not to damage any system board components surrounding the processor socket.

  • Page 648: Replacing Processor Heat Sinks

    Processors 11.5.5 Replacing processor heat sinks 11.5.5.1 Removing the processor heat sink Ê Remove the processor heat sink as described in section "Removing processor heat sinks" on page 646. 11.5.5.2 Applying thermal paste Ê Apply thermal paste to the processor surface as described in section "Applying thermal paste"...

  • Page 649: Applying Thermal Paste

    Processors 11.6 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 650 Processors Figure 446: Applying thermal paste Ê Apply a dot of thermal paste to the center of the processor surface as shown. Two graduation marks on the syringe equal the correct amount of thermal paste for one processor. CAUTION! Do not mix different types of thermal paste. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 651: Accessible Drives

    Accessible drives This chapter provides information on how to install, remove or replace SATA optical disk drives (ODDs), SAS / USB backup drives and the Local Service Display (LSD). Safety notes CAUTION! Before installing an accessible drive, acquaint yourself with the ●...

  • Page 652: Basic Information

    Accessible drives 12.1 Basic information Accessible drive bays PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 server offers three 5.25-inch accessible drive bays for optical disk drives and backup drives: 5.25 inch x 1.6 inch Figure 447: Accessible drives mounting order (tower server) 5.25 inch x 1.6 inch...
  • Page 653 Accessible drives Mounting order for accessible drives 5.25“ SL ODD Bay 1 5.25“ x 1.6“ 5.25“ x 1.6“ 5.25“ x 1.6“ 3.5“ HDD 3.5“ LSD 3.5“ HDD Bay 2 5.25“ x 1.6“ 5.25“ SL ODD 3.5“ HDD 8 x 2.5“ HDD 3.5“...
  • Page 654 Accessible drives Order Accessible drive Drive bay Max. Occupied Interface Bay 3 USB 2.0 RDX backup drive if occupied: 1.6" x 5.25" USB 3.0 Bay 2 or 1 8x 2.5-inch HDD Bays 2+3 3.2" x 5.25" Extension box 2x 3.5-inch HDD Extension box LSD in 2x 3.5-inch Bays 1+2,...

  • Page 655: Installing Accessible Drives

    Accessible drives 12.2 Installing accessible drives Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 10 minutes 12.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing accessible drives: ● – Slotted screw driver (for bending in or out accessible drive mounting brackets) 12.2.2 Preliminary steps Before installing an accessible drive, perform the following steps:...

  • Page 656: Removing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Accessible drives Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct" on page 100. Ê Remove the system fan holder as described in section "Removing the system fan holder" on page 389. 12.2.3 Removing accessible drive dummy covers 12.2.3.1 Removing accessible drive filler covers Figure 450: Removing an accessible drive filler cover Ê...

  • Page 657: Removing Accessible Drive Covers

    Accessible drives 12.2.3.2 Removing accessible drive covers Figure 451: Removing an accessible drive covers Removing accessible drive covers is illustrated by the example of the tower server. In case of the rack front cover, the procedure is identical. Ê Turn the front cover face down. Ê...

  • Page 658: Installing An Accessible Drive

    Accessible drives 12.2.4 Installing an accessible drive Installing an ODD / backup drive 12.2.4.1 Figure 452: Checking mounting bracket positions (Example: ODD installation, bay 1) Ê Ensure that the four mounting brackets in the desired accessible drive bay have not been bent out. If necessary, proceed as follows: Ê...
  • Page 659 Accessible drives Figure 453: Opening the accessible drive locking bar Ê Press out on the locking latch to disengage the accessible drive locking bar (1). Ê Fold up the accessible drive locking bar (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 660 Accessible drives Unlocking and securing the front panel and accessible drives is illustrated by the example of tower servers. In case of rack servers, the accessible drive locking bar is located on the side of the drive bay. In this case, proceed as follows: Figure 454: Opening the accessible drive locking bar (rack systems) Ê...
  • Page 661 Accessible drives Figure 455: Inserting the accessible drive Ê Insert the accessible drive into its installation bay and carefully push in until the front screw hole on the front panel frame lines up with the centering pin on the locking bar. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 662 Accessible drives Figure 456: Closing the accessible drive locking bar Ê Close the locking bar until it locks in place (see close-up). When working on a rack-mounted server, proceed as follows: Figure 457: Closing the accessible drive locking bar (rack systems) Ê...

  • Page 663: Installing Mounting Brackets To Rdx And Dat72 Backup Drives

    Accessible drives 12.2.4.2 Installing mounting brackets to RDX and DAT72 backup drives This section does not apply to the Japanese market. ● Replacing mounting brackets may be skipped if no new mounting ● brackets are available while replacing a backup drive during service. Backup drive mounting brackets are contained in mounting kit ●...
  • Page 664 Accessible drives Figure 459: Screw holes on backup drive mounting brackets Ê Note the screw hole description stamped onto the mounting bracket: Ê Use the square screw hole for RDX backup drives (see blue arrow). Ê Use the round screw holes for DAT72 backup drives (see orange arrow). Figure 460: Securing mounting brackets to an RDX backup drive Ê...
  • Page 665 Accessible drives Figure 461: Securing mounting brackets to a DAT72 backup drive Ê Secure the backup drive mounting brackets to the DAT72 backup drive with two screws per bracket as shown. Figure 462: RDX backup drive with mounting brackets Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 666 Accessible drives Figure 463: DAT72 backup drive with mounting brackets Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 667: Cabling The Accessible Drive

    Accessible drives 12.2.5 Cabling the accessible drive The cabling list number and cabling plan sections in the allocation tables below refer to chapter "Cabling" on page 909. 12.2.5.1 SATA ODD 3.5-inch HDD configurations Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan SATA cable System board...
  • Page 668 Accessible drives Ê Connect the SATA and power cables according to your configuration as shown in the tables above. Figure 464: Routing cables Ê Run SATA cable T26139-Y3958-V205 along the drive bays and through the cable clamp on the server floor as shown (1). Ê...

  • Page 669: Usb Backup Drive

    Accessible drives 12.2.5.2 USB backup drive Notes on RDX drive USB cabling: – A USB 2.0 RDX drive may be replaced by a USB 3.0 RDX drive with previous cabling. – A USB 3.0 RDX drive may be connected to a USB 2.0 cable with limited performance.
  • Page 670 Accessible drives 2.5-inch HDD configurations (4 SAS backplanes, up to 8 HDDs) Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan System board USB 2.0 cable connector USB INT 1 Y3973-V96 USB backup drive (6-pin connector) 16.2.1 (Type B connector) USB 3.0 cable USB 3.0 PCI card Y4039-V100 (Type A connector)
  • Page 671 Accessible drives Figure 465: Routing cables Ê Run the USB and power cables through the cable clamps (see arrows) as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 672: Sas Backup Drive (Lto3)

    Accessible drives 12.2.5.3 SAS backup drive (LTO3) Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan System board SAS Backup Drive SAS backup drive connector SAS 1-4 SAS / Power cable (P1, 22-pin 16.2.1 (P2, 36-pin Mini SAS Y3969-V401 connector) connector) System board Backup Drive Power 16.2.3...

  • Page 673: Sas Backup Drive (Lto5)

    Accessible drives Ê Run the SAS and power cables through the cable clamps (see arrows) as shown. The power connector on SAS / power cable Y3969-V401 (X) remains unused. 12.2.5.4 SAS backup drive (LTO5) Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan System board connector SAS 1-4...

  • Page 674: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives Figure 467: Routing cables Ê Run the SAS and power cables through the cable clamps (see arrows) as shown. 12.2.6 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder"...

  • Page 675: Removing Accessible Drives

    Accessible drives Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, secure it in the rack as described in section "Sliding the server into the rack" on page 132. If the server has been completely removed from the rack for maintenance purposes, reinstall and secure it in the rack as described in section "Mounting the server in the rack"...
  • Page 676 Accessible drives Ê Verify if your backup software solution requires preparative configuration before starting the procedure as described in section "Verifying and configuring the backup software solution" on page 144. Ê Shut down the server as described in section "Shutting down the server" on page Ê...

  • Page 677: Removing An Accessible Drive

    Accessible drives 12.3.3 Removing an accessible drive Figure 468: Opening the accessible drive locking bar Ê Remove all cables from the accessible drive. Ê Press out on the locking latch to disengage the accessible drive locking bar (1). Ê Fold up the accessible drive locking bar (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 678 Accessible drives Unlocking and securing the front panel and accessible drives is illustrated by the example of tower servers. In case of rack servers, the accessible drive locking bar is located on the side of the drive bay. In this case, proceed as follows: Figure 469: Opening the accessible drive locking bar (rack systems) Ê...
  • Page 679 Accessible drives Figure 470: Removing the accessible drive Ê Carefully pull the accessible drive out of its installation bay. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 680 Accessible drives Figure 471: Closing the accessible drive locking bar Ê Close the locking bar until it locks in place (see close-up). When working on a rack-mounted server, proceed as follows: Figure 472: Closing the accessible drive locking bar (rack systems) Ê...

  • Page 681: Installing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Accessible drives 12.3.4 Installing accessible drive dummy covers 12.3.4.1 Installing accessible drive filler covers Figure 473: Installing an accessible drive filler cover Ê Hold the accessible drive filler cover (C26361-K644-C933) by its two handle recesses and insert it into the empty installation bay with the punched-out arrow symbol facing up (see close-up).

  • Page 682: Installing Accessible Drive Covers

    Accessible drives 12.3.4.2 Installing accessible drive covers Figure 474: Installing accessible drive covers Installing accessible drive covers is illustrated by the example of the tower server. In case of the rack front cover, the procedure is identical. Ê Ensure that an accessible drive filler cover has been installed in every empty drive bay.

  • Page 683: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives 12.3.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 684: Replacing Accessible Drives

    Accessible drives 12.4 Replacing accessible drives Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 15 minutes 12.4.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing accessible drives: ● – Slotted screw driver (for bending in or out accessible drive mounting brackets) 12.4.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing an accessible drive, perform the following steps:...

  • Page 685: Removing An Accessible Drive

    Accessible drives If further required, remove the server from the rack as described in section "Removing the server from the rack" on page Ê Open the side / top cover as described in section "Removing the top cover" on page 79 (rack server) or "Removing the side cover"...

  • Page 686: Slimline Odd And Lsd In Multibay Box

    Accessible drives Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover" on page 115 (rack server) or "Mounting the side cover" on page 122 (tower server). Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, secure it in the rack as described in section "Sliding the server into the rack"...

  • Page 687: Preliminary Steps

    Accessible drives 12.5.1.2 Preliminary steps Before installing a slimline ODD or LSD, perform the following steps: Ê Shut down the server as described in section "Shutting down the server" on page Ê Remove the AC power cords from the PSU cable brackets and disconnect them from the system as described in section "Disconnecting the server from the mains"...

  • Page 688: Installing The Slimline Odd Into The Multibay Box

    Accessible drives 12.5.1.3 Installing the slimline ODD into the Multibay box Ê Press up on the locking tab to disengage the slimline ODD dummy module as shown in figure 493 on page 706. Ê From inside the Multibay module, press out on the ODD dummy module and pull it out of its bay.
  • Page 689 Accessible drives Figure 476: Mounting the slimline ODD in the installation frame (A) Ê Fit the slimline ODD into the slimline ODD installation frame. Ê Ensure that the four pins on the frame (see circles) engage with the screw holes on the drive. Figure 477: Mounting the slimline ODD in the installation frame (B) Ê...
  • Page 690 Accessible drives Figure 478: Mounting the slimline ODD module in the Multibay box Ê Insert the slimline ODD module into the Multibay box (1) and push back until the locking tab (2) engages. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 691 Accessible drives Figure 479: Mounting the slimline ODD in the installation frame (B) Ê Connect cables to the slimline ODD: Cabling Cable list no. Slimline ODD SATA power cable 8A / 8B (T26139-Y3986-V302 / T26139-Y3986-V305) SATA cable (T26139-Y3958-V205) The cabling list numbers refers to section "List of used cables"...

  • Page 692: Installing The Lsd Module Into The Multibay Box

    Accessible drives 12.5.1.4 Installing the LSD module into the Multibay box Figure 480: Inserting the LSD module into the 3.5-inch installation frame Ê From the front, slide the LSD module into the 3.5-inch installation frame (C26361-K644-B437-*-Y155) until the locking latch (see circle) engages. Figure 481: Installing the 3.5-inch installation frame in the Multibay box (A) Ê...

  • Page 693: Removing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Accessible drives Figure 482: Installing the 3.5-inch installation frame in the Multibay box (B) Ê Secure the installation frame in the Multibay box with two screws (M3 x 6 mm) on either side. Ê Before inserting the Multibay box into the chassis, connect the LSD cable to the LSD module: Cabling Cable...

  • Page 694: Installing The Multibay Box

    Accessible drives 12.5.1.6 Installing the Multibay box Figure 483: Checking mounting bracket positions Ê Ensure that the four mounting brackets in the desired accessible drive bay have not been bent out. If necessary, proceed as follows: Ê Using a screw driver, bend the mounting brackets of the upper installation bay inwards, so that their sides are flush with the bay walls (see close-up).
  • Page 695 Accessible drives Figure 484: Opening the accessible drive locking bar Ê Press out on the locking latch to disengage the accessible drive locking bar (1). Ê Fold up the accessible drive locking bar (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 696 Accessible drives Unlocking and securing the front panel and accessible drives is illustrated by the example of tower servers. In case of rack servers, the accessible drive locking bar is located on the side of the drive bay. In this case, proceed as follows: Figure 485: Opening the accessible drive locking bar (rack systems) Ê...
  • Page 697 Accessible drives Figure 486: Inserting the Multibay box Ê Insert the Multibay box into installation bay 1 and carefully push in until the front screw hole on the front panel frame lines up with the centering pin on the locking bar. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 698 Accessible drives Figure 487: Closing the accessible drive locking bar Ê Close the locking bar until it locks in place (see close-up). When working on a rack-mounted server, proceed as follows: Figure 488: Closing the accessible drive locking bar (rack systems) Ê...

  • Page 699: Cabling The Slimline Odd And Lsd

    Accessible drives 12.5.1.7 Cabling the slimline ODD and LSD The cabling list number and cabling plan sections in the allocation tables below refer to chapter "Cabling" on page 909. Slimline SATA ODD Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan SATA cable System board Slimline ODD...

  • Page 700: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives Figure 489: Routing cables Ê Run SATA cable T26139-Y3958-V205 along the drive bays and through the cable clamp on the server floor as shown. Ê Run the SATA cable through the cable guide. 12.5.1.8 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê...

  • Page 701: Removing A Slimline Odd Or Lsd

    Accessible drives Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover" on page 115 (rack server) or "Mounting the side cover" on page 122 (tower server). Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, secure it in the rack as described in section "Sliding the server into the rack"...
  • Page 702 Accessible drives Ê Remove the AC power cords from the PSU cable brackets and disconnect them from the system as described in section "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, extend it out of the rack as described in section "Extending the server out of the rack"...

  • Page 703: Removing The Multibay Box

    Accessible drives 12.5.2.3 Removing the Multibay box Figure 490: Opening the accessible drive locking bar Ê Remove all cables from the slimline ODD. Ê Remove the LSD cable from system board connector SMB 1. Ê Press out on the locking latch to disengage the accessible drive locking bar (1).
  • Page 704 Accessible drives Unlocking and securing the front panel and accessible drives is illustrated by the example of tower servers. In case of rack servers, the accessible drive locking bar is located on the side of the drive bay. In this case, proceed as follows: Figure 491: Opening the accessible drive locking bar (rack systems) Ê...
  • Page 705 Accessible drives Figure 492: Removing the Multibay box Ê Carefully pull the Multibay box out of its installation bay. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 706: Removing The Slimline Odd From The Multibay Box

    Accessible drives 12.5.2.4 Removing the slimline ODD from the Multibay box Figure 493: Removing the slimline ODD from the Multibay box Ê Press up on the locking tab to disengage the slimline ODD module (1). Ê From inside the Multibay box, press out on the slimline ODD module and pull it out of its bay (2).
  • Page 707 Accessible drives Figure 494: Removing the slimline ODD from its installation frame Ê Disengage (1) and remove (2) the slimline ODD from its installation frame. Figure 495: Mounting the slimline ODD dummy insert in the installation frame Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 708: Removing The Lsd Module From The Multibay Box

    Accessible drives Ê Fit the slimline ODD dummy insert into the slimline ODD installation frame. Ê Ensure that the four pins on the frame (see arrows) engage with the side holes on the dummy insert. Ê Insert the slimline ODD dummy module into the Multibay box and push back until the locking tab engages as shown in figure 478 on page 690.
  • Page 709 Accessible drives Figure 497: Removing the 3.5-inch installation frame from the Multibay box (B) Ê Slide the 3.5-inch installation frame out of the Multibay box as shown. Figure 498: Removing the LSD module from the 3.5-inch installation frame Ê Press in on the locking latch (see close-up) to disengage the LSD module (1).

  • Page 710: Installing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Accessible drives Ê Pull the LSD module out of the 3.5-inch installation frame (2). Ê If the removed LSD module is not to be replaced by a new module, reinstall the LSD dummy cover. 12.5.2.6 Installing accessible drive dummy covers if the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box is to be reinstalled in the system, the following description does not apply.

  • Page 711: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives 12.5.2.7 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 712: Replacing A Slimline Odd Or Lsd

    Accessible drives 12.5.3 Replacing a slimline ODD or LSD Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 10 minutes 12.5.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing a slimline ODD or LSD: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver –...

  • Page 713: Removing The Multibay Box

    Accessible drives Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct" on page 100. Ê Remove the system fan holder as described in section "Removing the system fan holder" on page 389. Removing the front cover is not required in order to replace the slimline ODD or LSP in the Multibay box.

  • Page 714: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives 12.5.3.9 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 715: Slimline Odd And Lsd In 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Accessible drives 12.6 Slimline ODD and LSD in 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box 12.6.1 Installing the slimline ODD or LSD Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 10 minutes 12.6.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing a slimline ODD or LSD: ●...

  • Page 716: Installing The Slimline Odd Into The Extension Box

    Accessible drives The front cover only needs to be removed in order to remove accessible drive dummy covers (see section "Removing accessible drive dummy covers" on page 656). If the HDD extension box is already installed in the server and will be removed in order to install a slimline ODD or LSD module, skip this step.
  • Page 717 Accessible drives Ê Press up on the locking tab to disengage the slimline ODD dummy module (1). Ê From inside the HDD extension box, press out on the ODD dummy module and pull it out of its bay (2). Figure 500: Disassembling the slimline ODD dummy module Ê...
  • Page 718 Accessible drives Figure 501: Mounting the slimline ODD in the installation frame (A) Ê Fit the slimline ODD into the slimline ODD installation frame. Ê Ensure that the four pins on the frame (see circles) engage with the screw holes on the drive. Figure 502: Mounting the slimline ODD in the installation frame (B) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 719 Accessible drives Ê Ensure that the ODD is properly seated in the installation frame as shown above. Figure 503: Mounting the slimline ODD in the installation frame (B) Ê Connect cables to the slimline ODD: Cabling Cable list no. Slimline ODD SATA power cable 8A / 8B (T26139-Y3986-V302 / T26139-Y3986-V305) SATA cable...
  • Page 720 Accessible drives Figure 504: Mounting the slimline ODD module in the HDD expansion box Ê Insert the slimline ODD module into the HDD extension box and push back until the locking tab (see close-up) engages. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 721: Installing The Lsd Module Into The Hdd Extension Box

    Accessible drives 12.6.1.4 Installing the LSD module into the HDD extension box Figure 505: Removing the LSD dummy cover plate (A) Ê Carefully bend out the LSD dummy cover plat (1) and disengage its right edge (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 722 Accessible drives Figure 506: Removing the LSD dummy cover plate (B) Ê Fold out (1) and remove (2) the LSD cover plate. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 723 Accessible drives Figure 507: Inserting the LSD module Ê Insert the LSD module into its installation bay and push in until it locks in place. Ê Before inserting the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box into the chassis, connect the LSD cable to the LSD module: Cabling Cable list no.

  • Page 724: Removing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Accessible drives 12.6.1.5 Removing accessible drive dummy covers Removing accessible drive filler covers Ê Remove accessible drive filler covers from installation bays 2 and 3 as described in section "Removing accessible drive filler covers" on page 656. CAUTION! Always replace filler covers into unused drive bays to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.
  • Page 725 Accessible drives Local Service Display (LSD) Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-) list no. plan LSD cable System board 16.2.1 Y3718-V301 connector SMB 1 Ê Connect the LSD, SATA and power cables as shown in the tables above. Figure 508: Routing cables Ê...

  • Page 726: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives 12.6.1.8 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 727: Preliminary Steps

    Accessible drives 12.6.2.2 Preliminary steps Before removing a slimline ODD or LSD, perform the following steps: Ê Remove all backup and optical disk media from backup and optical disk drives as described in section "Removing backup and optical disk media" on page 144.

  • Page 728: Removing The Slimline Odd From The Extension Box

    Accessible drives 12.6.2.4 Removing the slimline ODD from the extension box Figure 509: Removing the slimline ODD Ê Press up on the locking tab to disengage the slimline ODD module (1). Ê From inside the HDD extension box, press out on the slimline ODD module and pull it out of its bay (2).
  • Page 729 Accessible drives Figure 510: Removing the slimline ODD from its installation frame Ê Disengage (1) and remove (2) the slimline ODD from its installation frame. Figure 511: Mounting the slimline ODD dummy insert in the installation frame Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 730 Accessible drives Ê Fit the slimline ODD dummy insert into the slimline ODD installation frame. Ê Ensure that the four pins on the frame (see arrows) engage with the side holes on the dummy insert. Figure 512: Mounting the slimline ODD module in the HDD expansion box Ê...

  • Page 731: Removing The Lsd Module From The Extension Box

    Accessible drives 12.6.2.5 Removing the LSD module from the extension box Figure 513: Removing the LSD module Ê From the rear side of the extension box, press in on the locking latch (see close-up) to disengage the LSD module (1). Ê...
  • Page 732 Accessible drives Figure 514: Removing the slimline ODD from its installation frame Ê Fit one edge of the LSD dummy cover plate into the LSD slot (1) as shown. Ê Fold in the dummy cover plate (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 733: Installing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Accessible drives Figure 515: Mounting the slimline ODD dummy insert in the installation frame Ê Carefully bend out the LSD dummy cover plate (1) and fit its other edge into the LSD slot (2). 12.6.2.6 Installing accessible drive dummy covers if the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box is to be reinstalled in the system, the following description does not apply.

  • Page 734: Installing The 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Accessible drives Installing accessible drive covers Ê Install accessible drive covers (C26361-K644-C60) into installation bays 2 and 3 of the front cover as described in section "Installing accessible drive dummy covers" on page 681. 12.6.2.7 Installing the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Ê...

  • Page 735: Replacing The Slimline Odd Or Lsd

    Accessible drives 12.6.3 Replacing the slimline ODD or LSD Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 10 minutes 12.6.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing a slimline ODD or LSD: ● – Slotted screw driver (for bending in or out accessible drive mounting brackets) 12.6.3.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing a slimline ODD or LSD, perform the following steps:...

  • Page 736: Removing The 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Accessible drives Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct" on page 100. Ê Remove the system fan holder as described in section "Removing the system fan holder" on page 389. Removing the front cover is not required in order to replace the slimline ODD or LSP in the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box.

  • Page 737: Installing The 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Accessible drives 12.6.3.8 Installing the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Ê Reinstall the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box as described in section "Installing the 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box" on page 315. 12.6.3.9 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê...

  • Page 738: Slimline Odd In 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Accessible drives 12.7 Slimline ODD in 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension 12.7.1 Installing the slimline ODD Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 10 minutes 12.7.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing the slimline ODD: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver –...
  • Page 739 Accessible drives Ê Pull out the ID card and open the front cover as described in section "Opening the server" on page The front cover only needs to be removed in order to remove accessible drive dummy covers (see section "Removing accessible drive dummy covers"...

  • Page 740: Installing The Slimline Odd Into The Hdd Extension Box

    Accessible drives 12.7.1.3 Installing the slimline ODD into the HDD extension box Figure 516: Removing the slimline ODD mounting bracket Ê Remove two screws from the slimline ODD mounting bracket. Ê Remove the slimline ODD mounting bracket. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 741 Accessible drives Figure 517: Installing the slimline ODD mounting bracket on the ODD (A) Ê Turn the slimline ODD upside down. Ê Fit the mounting bracket on the slimline ODD as shown. Ê Ensure that the two pins (P) on the mounting bracket properly engage with the screw holes in the drive.
  • Page 742 Accessible drives Ê Ensure that the slimline ODD mounting bracket is properly seated on the drive as shown. Figure 519: Installing the slimline ODD on the HDD extension box (A) Ê Hook the two latches on the left edge of the slimline ODD into the metal guides on the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box as shown (see close-up).
  • Page 743 Accessible drives Figure 520: Installing the slimline ODD on the HDD extension box (B) Ê Fold down the slimline ODD. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 744 Accessible drives Figure 521: Installing the slimline ODD on the HDD extension box (C) Ê Secure the slimline ODD mounting bracket on the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 745 Accessible drives Figure 522: Removing the slimline ODD dummy module Ê Connect cables to the slimline ODD: Cabling Cable list no. Slimline ODD SATA power cable 8A / 8B (T26139-Y3986-V302 / T26139-Y3986-V305) SATA cable (T26139-Y3958-V205) The cabling list numbers refers to section "List of used cables"...

  • Page 746: Removing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Accessible drives 12.7.1.4 Removing accessible drive dummy covers Removing accessible drive filler covers Ê Remove accessible drive filler covers from installation bays 1, 2 and 3 as described in section "Removing accessible drive filler covers" on page 656. CAUTION! Always replace filler covers into unused drive bays to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.
  • Page 747 Accessible drives Figure 523: Routing cables Ê Run SATA cable T26139-Y3958-V205 along the drive bays and through the cable clamp on the server floor as shown. Ê Run the SATA cable through the cable guide. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 748: Concluding Steps

    Accessible drives 12.7.1.7 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 749: Preliminary Steps

    Accessible drives 12.7.2.2 Preliminary steps Before removing a slimline ODD, perform the following steps: Ê Remove all backup and optical disk media from backup and optical disk drives as described in section "Removing backup and optical disk media" on page 144.

  • Page 750: Removing The Slimline Odd From The Extension Box

    Accessible drives 12.7.2.4 Removing the slimline ODD from the extension box Figure 524: Removing the slimline ODD from the extension box (A) Ê Remove two screws from the slimline ODD mounting bracket. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 751 Accessible drives Figure 525: Removing the slimline ODD from the extension box (B) Ê Fold up (1) and remove (2) the slimline ODD as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 752 Accessible drives Figure 526: Removing the mounting frame from the slimline ODD Ê Remove the slimline ODD mounting bracket from the slimline ODD. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 753 Accessible drives Figure 527: Reinstalling the slimline ODD mounting frame on the HDD expansion box Ê If the removed slimline ODD is not to be replaced by a new drive, reinstall the slimline ODD mounting bracket on the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box. Secure the slimline ODD mounting bracket on the HDD extension box with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws.

  • Page 754: Installing Accessible Drive Dummy Covers

    Accessible drives 12.7.2.5 Installing accessible drive dummy covers if the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box is to be reinstalled in the system, the following description does not apply. Please proceed as described in section "Installing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box" on page 334.

  • Page 755: Replacing The Slimline Odd

    Accessible drives Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover" on page 115 (rack server) or "Mounting the side cover" on page 122 (tower server). Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, secure it in the rack as described in section "Sliding the server into the rack"...

  • Page 756: Removing The 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Accessible drives Ê Shut down the server as described in section "Shutting down the server" on page Ê Remove the AC power cords from the PSU cable brackets and disconnect them from the system as described in section "Disconnecting the server from the mains"...

  • Page 757: Installing The 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Accessible drives 12.7.3.6 Installing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box Ê Reinstall the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box as described in section "Installing the 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box" on page 334. 12.7.3.7 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê...
  • Page 758 Accessible drives Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 759: Front Panel And External Connectors

    Front panel and external connectors This chapter provides information on how to replace the front panel module and optional front LAN connector board and front VGA connector. Safety notes CAUTION! When inserting the front panel module into the server, ensure not to ●...

  • Page 760: Replacing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors 13.1 Replacing the front panel module Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes Note on system information backup / restore The front panel module contains the Chassis ID EPROM that contains system information like server name and model, housing type, serial number and manufacturing data.

  • Page 761: Preliminary Steps

    Front panel and external connectors 13.1.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing the front panel module, perform the following steps: Ê Disable BitLocker functionality as described in section "Disabling BitLocker functionality" on page 141. Ê Disable boot watchdog functionality as described in section "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality"...

  • Page 762: Removing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors 13.1.3 Removing the front panel module 13.1.3.1 Removing front panel cables from the system board Figure 528: Disconnecting the front LAN board Ê If applicable, disconnect the front LAN board from the system board: Ê Press in on the locking latch on the front LAN board holder (1, see close- up).
  • Page 763 Front panel and external connectors Figure 529: Disconnecting the front LAN cable Ê Disconnect the front LAN cable from the front LAN board. Ê Remove the front LAN board from the chassis and set aside. Figure 530: Disconnecting the front VGA cable Ê...
  • Page 764 Front panel and external connectors Figure 531: Disconnecting front panel cables Ê Disconnect the front panel cable from the system board (see close-up). Ê Remove all front panel cables from the cable guide. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 765: Removing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors 13.1.3.2 Removing the front panel module Figure 532: Removing the front panel module The front cover (tower server) / rack mounting frame (rack server) does not need to be removed in order to replace the front panel module. In the figures, the front cover / rack mounting frame has been removed for illustration purposes only.
  • Page 766 Front panel and external connectors Unlocking and securing the front panel and accessible drives is illustrated by the example of tower servers. In case of rack servers, the accessible drive locking bar is located on the side of the drive bay. In this case, proceed as follows: Figure 533: Removing the front panel module (rack systems) Ê...

  • Page 767: Removing Cables From The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors 13.1.3.3 Removing cables from the front panel module Figure 534: Removing the front panel cable Ê Remove the front panel cable from the defective front panel module as shown. Ê If the front LAN connector has been installed in the defective front panel module, remove the cable as described in section "Removing the front LAN connector"...

  • Page 768: Replacing The Front Panel Module Cover

    Front panel and external connectors 13.1.4 Replacing the front panel module cover Removing and mounting the front panel module cover is required if installing or removing optional front LAN or front VGA connectors. 13.1.4.1 Removing the front panel module cover Figure 535: Removing the front panel module cover (A) Ê...

  • Page 769: Mounting The Front Panel Module Cover

    Front panel and external connectors Figure 536: Removing the front panel module cover (B) Ê Remove the front panel module cover from the front panel frame. 13.1.4.2 Mounting the front panel module cover Figure 537: Mounting the front panel module cover Ê...

  • Page 770: Installing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors Ê Fold in the front panel module cover (2) until the left locking latch engages with the front panel frame (3). 13.1.5 Installing the front panel module 13.1.5.1 Connecting cables to the front panel module Ê...

  • Page 771: Installing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors 13.1.5.2 Installing the front panel module Figure 539: Installing the front panel module Ê Insert the front panel module into its installation bay and carefully push in until the front screw hole on the front panel frame lines up with the centering pin on the locking bar.
  • Page 772 Front panel and external connectors Figure 540: Securing the front panel module Ê Close the locking bar until it locks in place. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 773 Front panel and external connectors Unlocking and securing the front panel and accessible drives is illustrated by the example of tower servers. In case of rack servers, the accessible drive locking bar is located on the side of the drive bay. In this case, proceed as follows: Figure 541: Securing the front panel module (rack systems) Ê...

  • Page 774: Connecting Front Panel Cables To The System Board

    Front panel and external connectors 13.1.5.3 Connecting front panel cables to the system board Figure 542: Securing front panel cables Ê Run the front panel cables through the cable guide as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 775 Front panel and external connectors Figure 543: Connecting front panel cables to the system board Ê Connect the front panel cable and front VGA cable (if applicable to the system board): Connector Cable FRONTPANEL Front panel cable T26139-Y4015-V1 FRONT VGA Front VGA cable T26139-Y3994-V101 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 776 Front panel and external connectors Figure 544: Connecting the front LAN cable to the front LAN board Ê If applicable, connect the front LAN cable to front LAN board D2935. Figure 545: Connecting the front LAN board to the system board Ê...

  • Page 777: Concluding Steps

    Front panel and external connectors 13.1.6 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 778: Front Lan Connector

    Front panel and external connectors 13.2 Front LAN connector 13.2.1 Installing the front LAN connector Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 10 minutes 13.2.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing the front LAN connector: ● –...

  • Page 779: Removing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors Ê Open the side / top cover as described in section "Removing the top cover" on page 79 (rack server) or "Removing the side cover" on page 88 (tower server). Ê Pull out the ID card and open the front cover as described in section "Opening the server"...

  • Page 780: Installing The Front Lan Connector

    Front panel and external connectors Ê Break out the front LAN cover plate on the front panel cover. Please note that once removed, the front LAN cover plate cannot be refitted. 13.2.1.5 Installing the front LAN connector Figure 547: Front LAN cable T26139-Y4025-V1 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 781 Front panel and external connectors Figure 548: Mounting the front LAN connector (A) Ê Run the front LAN cable through the mounting bracket on the front panel frame as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 782: Reassembling The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors Figure 549: Mounting the front LAN connector (B) Ê Carefully snap the front LAN cable connector into the mounting bracket (see close-up). 13.2.1.6 Reassembling the front panel module Ê Mount the front panel module cover on the front panel frame as described in section "Mounting the front panel module cover"...

  • Page 783: Preparing The Front Lan Board

    Front panel and external connectors 13.2.1.8 Preparing the front LAN board Figure 550: LAN board kit Front LAN board D2935 Part number: S26361-D2935-A11 Front LAN board holder Part number: A3C40126757 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 784 Front panel and external connectors Figure 551: Assembling the front LAN board (A) Ê Insert and push the front LAN board into the front LAN holder (A3C40126757) until the two locking pins in the holder snap in place. Figure 552: Assembling the front LAN board (B) Ê...

  • Page 785: Connecting Front Panel Cables To The System Board

    Front panel and external connectors 13.2.1.9 Connecting front panel cables to the system board Figure 553: Securing front panel cables Ê Run the front panel cables through the cable guide as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 786 Front panel and external connectors Figure 554: Connecting front panel cables to the system board Ê Connect the front panel cable and front VGA cable (if applicable to the system board): Connector Cable FRONTPANEL Front panel cable T26139-Y4015-V1 FRONT VGA Front VGA cable T26139-Y3994-V101 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 787 Front panel and external connectors Figure 555: Connecting the front LAN cable to the front LAN board Ê Connect the front LAN cable to front LAN board D2935. Figure 556: Connecting the front LAN board to the system board Ê Connect front LAN board D2935 to the system board: Connector Cable Front LAN cable T26139-Y4025-V1...

  • Page 788: Concluding Steps

    Front panel and external connectors 13.2.1.10 Concluding steps Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct" on page 102.

  • Page 789: Using The Front Management Lan Connector

    Front panel and external connectors 13.2.1.11 Using the front management LAN connector In order to use the front management LAN connector to access the iRMC S3 management controller, please proceed as follows: Ê Ensure that Management LAN has been enabled in the BIOS: Ê...

  • Page 790: Removing The Front Lan Connector

    Front panel and external connectors 13.2.2 Removing the front LAN connector Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 10 minutes 13.2.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Removing the front LAN connector: tool-less ● 13.2.2.2 Preliminary steps Before removing the front LAN connector, perform the following steps: Ê...

  • Page 791: Removing And Preparing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct" on page 100. Ê Remove the system fan holder as described in section "Removing the system fan holder" on page 389. 13.2.2.3 Removing and preparing the front panel module Ê...

  • Page 792: Reassembling The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors 13.2.2.5 Reassembling the front panel module Ê Mount the front panel module cover on the front panel frame as described in section "Mounting the front panel module cover" on page 769. 13.2.2.6 Reinstalling the front panel module Ê...

  • Page 793: Replacing The Front Lan Connector And Board

    Front panel and external connectors 13.2.3 Replacing the front LAN connector and board Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 15 minutes 13.2.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing the front LAN connector: tool-less ● 13.2.3.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing the front LAN connector, perform the following steps: Ê...

  • Page 794: Removing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct" on page 100. Ê Remove the system fan holder as described in section "Removing the system fan holder" on page 389. 13.2.3.3 Removing the front panel module Ê...
  • Page 795 Front panel and external connectors Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover" on page 115 (rack server) or "Mounting the side cover" on page 122 (tower server). Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, secure it in the rack as described in section "Sliding the server into the rack"...

  • Page 796: Front Vga Connector

    Front panel and external connectors 13.3 Front VGA connector 13.3.1 Installing the front VGA connector Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 10 minutes 13.3.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing the front VGA connector: ● –...

  • Page 797: Removing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors Ê Open the side / top cover as described in section "Removing the top cover" on page 79 (rack server) or "Removing the side cover" on page 88 (tower server). Ê Pull out the ID card and open the front cover as described in section "Opening the server"...
  • Page 798 Front panel and external connectors Figure 558: Breaking out the front VGA cover plate Ê Break out the front VGA cover plate on the front panel cover. Please note that once removed, the front VGA cover plate cannot be refitted. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 799: Installing The Front Vga Connector

    Front panel and external connectors 13.3.1.5 Installing the front VGA connector Figure 559: Front VGA cable T26139-Y3994-V101 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 800 Front panel and external connectors Figure 560: Preparing the front VGA cable Ê Remove the two hexagon bolts (UNC #4-40, V26827-B408-V989) from the VGA connector. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 801: Reassembling The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors Figure 561: Mounting the front VGA connector Ê Run the front VGA cable through the mounting bracket on the front panel frame as shown (1). Ê Secure the front VGA connector with two hexagon bolts (2, see close-up). 13.3.1.6 Reassembling the front panel module Ê...

  • Page 802: Connecting Front Panel Cables To The System Board

    Front panel and external connectors 13.3.1.8 Connecting front panel cables to the system board Figure 562: Securing front panel cables Ê Run the front panel cables through the cable guide as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 803 Front panel and external connectors Figure 563: Connecting front panel cables to the system board Ê Connect the front panel cable and front VGA cable (if applicable to the system board): Connector Cable FRONTPANEL Front panel cable T26139-Y4015-V1 FRONT VGA Front VGA cable T26139-Y3994-V101 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 804 Front panel and external connectors Figure 564: Connecting the front LAN cable to the front LAN board Ê If applicable, connect the front LAN cable to front LAN board D2935. Figure 565: Connecting the front LAN board to the system board Ê...

  • Page 805: Concluding Steps

    Front panel and external connectors 13.3.1.9 Concluding steps Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct" on page 102.

  • Page 806: Removing The Front Vga Connector

    Front panel and external connectors 13.3.2 Removing the front VGA connector Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 10 minutes 13.3.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing the front VGA connector: ● – Wrench key for UNC #4-40 hexagon bolts 13.3.2.2 Preliminary steps Before removing the front VGA connector, perform the following steps: Ê...

  • Page 807: Removing And Preparing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors Ê Pull out the ID card and open the front cover as described in section "Opening the server" on page Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct" on page 100.

  • Page 808: Reassembling The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors Ê Pull the front VGA cable out through the mounting bracket on the front panel frame and remove it (2). 13.3.2.5 Reassembling the front panel module Ê Mount the front panel module cover on the front panel frame as described in section "Mounting the front panel module cover"...

  • Page 809: Replacing The Front Vga Connector

    Front panel and external connectors 13.3.3 Replacing the front VGA connector Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 15 minutes 13.3.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing the front VGA connector: ● – Wrench key for UNC #4-40 hexagon bolts 13.3.3.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing the front VGA connector, perform the following steps: Ê...

  • Page 810: Removing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel and external connectors Ê Pull out the ID card and open the front cover as described in section "Opening the server" on page Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct" on page 100.
  • Page 811 Front panel and external connectors Ê Close the front cover and reinstall the ID card as described in section "Closing the server" on page 112. Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover" on page 115 (rack server) or "Mounting the side cover"...
  • Page 812 Front panel and external connectors Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 813: System Board And Components

    System board and components This chapter provides information on how to replace the system board and system board components as its CMOS battery, the USB Flash Module (UFM) and the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Safety notes CAUTION! Devices and components inside the server remain hot after ●...

  • Page 814: Replacing The Cmos Battery

    For further safety information, please refer to section "Environmental ● protection" in the PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 Operating Manual. Ensure to insert the CMOS battery the with the positive pole ●...

  • Page 815: Preliminary Steps

    System board and components 14.1.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing the CMOS battery, perform the following steps: Ê Locate the desired server as described in section "Locating the defective server" on page Ê Shut down the server as described in section "Shutting down the server"...

  • Page 816: Removing The Battery

    System board and components 14.1.3 Removing the battery Figure 567: Replacing the CMOS battery Ê Press out on the locking spring to eject the depleted CMOS battery (1). Ê If the CMOS battery cannot be ejected this way, use a toothpick (recommended) or similar tool as a lever: Insert the toothpick between the battery and locking spring as shown (2).

  • Page 817: Installing The Cmos Battery

    System board and components 14.1.4 Installing the CMOS battery Figure 568: Installing the CMOS battery Ê At a slight angle, fit the new CMOS battery into its socket as shown (1). CAUTION! Ensure to insert the CMOS battery with the positive pole (label side) facing up as shown (see close-up).

  • Page 818: Concluding Steps

    System board and components 14.1.5 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 Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct" on page 102.

  • Page 819: Usb Flash Module (Ufm)

    System board and components 14.2 USB Flash Module (UFM) This section provides information on how to install, remove or replace the USB Flash Module (UFM). 14.2.1 Installing the UFM board Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 14.2.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less...

  • Page 820: Installing The Ufm Board

    System board and components Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, extend it out of the rack as described in section "Extending the server out of the rack" on page If further required, remove the server from the rack as described in section "Removing the server from the rack"...
  • Page 821 System board and components Figure 570: UFM mounting location Figure 571: UFM mounting location (detail) UFM mounting location on the system board: UFM connector Cut-out for UFM spacer Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 822: Concluding Steps

    System board and components Figure 572: Installing the UFM board Ê Connect the UFM board to the system board, snapping in the UFM spacer. 14.2.1.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 823: Software Configuration

    System board and components Ê Reconnect the AC power cords to the power supply units and secure them with PSU cable brackets as described in section "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 133. Ê Enable boot watchdog functionality as described in section "Enabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality"...

  • Page 824: Preliminary Steps

    System board and components 14.2.2.2 Preliminary steps Before removing the UFM board, perform the following steps: Ê Disable BitLocker functionality as described in section "Disabling BitLocker functionality" on page 141. Ê Locate the desired server as described in section "Locating the defective server"...

  • Page 825: Removing The Ufm Board

    System board and components 14.2.2.3 Removing the UFM board Figure 573: Removing the UFM board (A) Ê Remove the nylon screw on the defective UFM board (1). Ê Disconnect and remove the defective UFM board (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 826: Concluding Steps

    System board and components Figure 574: Removing the UFM board (B) Ê The UFM spacer remains on the system board. 14.2.2.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 827: Replacing The Ufm Board

    System board and components Ê Reconnect the AC power cords to the power supply units and secure them with PSU cable brackets as described in section "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 133. 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 828: Removing The Ufm

    System board and components Ê Remove the AC power cords from the PSU cable brackets and disconnect them from the system as described in section "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, extend it out of the rack as described in section "Extending the server out of the rack"...
  • Page 829 System board and components Figure 576: Installing the UFM board (A) Ê Fit the new UFM board on the UFM connector and the remaining UFM spacer. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 830 System board and components Figure 577: Installing the UFM board (B) Ê Secure the UFM board to the UFM spacer with the nylon screw. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 831 System board and components Destroying the defective UFM board CAUTION! The UFM board contains customer information (e.g. IP address, license numbers). After replacing the UFM, hand the defective UFM board over to the customer. If the customer requests disposal of the defective UFM board, proceed as follows: Figure 578: Destroying the defective UFM board Ê...

  • Page 832: Concluding Steps

    System board and components 14.2.3.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct" on page 102. Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover"...

  • Page 833: Trusted Platform Module (Tpm)

    System board and components 14.3 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) This section provides information on how to install, remove or replace the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). 14.3.1 Installing the TPM board Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 14.3.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps:...

  • Page 834: Installing The Tpm Board

    System board and components Ê Remove the AC power cords from the PSU cable brackets and disconnect them from the system as described in section "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, extend it out of the rack as described in section "Extending the server out of the rack"...
  • Page 835 System board and components Figure 580: TPM mounting location TPM mounting location on the system board: TPM connector Cut-out for TPM spacer Figure 581: Installing the TPM spacer Ê Snap the TPM spacer into the cut-out in the system board. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 836 System board and components Figure 582: Installing the TPM board Ê Connect the new TPM board to the system board. Figure 583: TPM bit insert Ê Attach the TPM bit insert or TPM module fixing tool (Japanese market) to a bit screw driver.

  • Page 837: Concluding Steps

    System board and components Figure 584: Securing the TPM board Ê Secure the TPM board with the TPM screw using the TPM bit insert. Do not fasten the screw too firmly. Stop as soon as the head of the screw lightly touches the TPM board. 14.3.1.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê...
  • Page 838 For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, refer to the "D2949 BIOS Setup Utilty for PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7" reference manual available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com (http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/ primergy/manual/ for the Japanese market) or from the ServerView Suite DVD 2 supplied with your PRIMERGY server.

  • Page 839: Removing The Tpm Board

    System board and components 14.3.2 Removing the TPM board Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) 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.

  • Page 840: 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 841 For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, refer to the "D2949 BIOS Setup Utilty for PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7" reference manual available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com (http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/ primergy/manual/ for the Japanese market) or from the ServerView Suite DVD 2 supplied with your PRIMERGY server.

  • Page 842: Removing The Tpm Board

    System board and components 14.3.2.3 Removing the TPM board Ê Remove the system board as described in section "Removing the system board" on page 858. Ê Lay the system board on a soft, antistatic surface with its component side facing down. Figure 585: Removing the TPM screw Ê...
  • Page 843 System board and components Ê Carefully loosen the TPM screw using a thin slotted screw driver (e.g. watchmaker's screw driver) or the dedicated TPM screw driver (Japanese market) (2). CAUTION! Ensure to turn the screw counter-clockwise in order to remove it! Slowly and carefully increase the pressure on the screw until it begins to turn.

  • Page 844: Concluding Steps

    System board and components 14.3.2.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system board as described in section "Installing the system board" on page 863. Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder"...

  • Page 845: Required Tools

    System board and components 14.3.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Removing the system board: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Replacing the TPM: ● – Bit screw driver – TPM bit insert – thin slotted screw driver (2 x 0.4 mm) For the Japanese market: –...

  • Page 846: Removing The Tpm Board

    System board and components Ê Remove the system fan holder as described in section "Removing the system fan holder" on page 389. 14.3.3.3 Removing the TPM board Ê Remove the TPM board as described in section "Removing the TPM board" on page 839.

  • Page 847: Concluding Steps

    System board and components 14.3.3.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 848: Onboard Sas Enabling Key

    System board and components 14.4 Onboard SAS enabling key The onboard SAS enabling key needs to be installed in order to enable SAS connector SAS 1-4 on the system board. 14.4.1 Installing the onboard SAS enabling key Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes 14.4.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less...

  • Page 849: Installing The Onboard Sas Enabling Key

    System board and components Ê Open the side / top cover as described in section "Removing the top cover" on page 79 (rack server) or "Removing the side cover" on page 88 (tower server). Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct"...

  • Page 850: Concluding Steps

    System board and components Figure 590: Onboard SAS enabling key mounting location Ê Connect the onboard SAS enabling key to system board connector UGP-ROM. 14.4.1.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct"...

  • Page 851: Removing The Onboard Sas Enabling Key

    System board and components Ê Reconnect the AC power cords to the power supply units and secure them with PSU cable brackets as described in section "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 133. 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 852: Removing Onboard Sas Enabling Key

    System board and components Ê Open the side / top cover as described in section "Removing the top cover" on page 79 (rack server) or "Removing the side cover" on page 88 (tower server). Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct"...

  • Page 853: Concluding Steps

    System board and components 14.4.2.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct" on page 102. Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover"...

  • Page 854: Preliminary Steps

    System board and components 14.4.3.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing the onboard SAS enabling key, perform the following steps: Ê Disable BitLocker functionality as described in section "Disabling BitLocker functionality" on page 141. Ê Locate the desired server as described in section "Locating the defective server"...

  • Page 855: Replacing The System Board

    System board and components Ê Close the side / top cover as described in section "Mounting the top cover" on page 115 (rack server) or "Mounting the side cover" on page 122 (tower server). Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, secure it in the rack as described in section "Sliding the server into the rack"...
  • Page 856 System board and components CAUTION! – Before replacing the system board, ask the customer whether TPM functionality is used. – If the customer is using TPM functionality, remove the TPM from the old system board and install it on the new system board. Advise your contact persons that they must provide you with TPM backup copies.

  • Page 857: Required Tools

    System board and components 14.5.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing the system board: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Replacing the system board: ● – Magnifying glass for inspecting CPU socket springs (recommended) If a TPM module is installed: –...

  • Page 858: Removing The System Board

    System board and components Ê Remove the AC power cords from the PSU cable brackets and disconnect them from the system as described in section "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page Ê Disconnect all external cables. Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, extend it out of the rack as described in section "Extending the server out of the rack"...
  • Page 859 System board and components – Expansion cards: refer to the section "Removing expansion cards" on page 424 Ensure to take note of the controllers’ mounting positions and cable connections for reassembly. – UFM board: refer to section "Removing the UFM board" on page 823 Remove the UFM spacer from the defective system board and fasten it to the UFM board with the UFM screw.
  • Page 860 System board and components Figure 593: Detaching the system board (B) Ê Remove eleven screws from the system board (see circles). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 861 System board and components Figure 594: Detaching the system board (C) Ê Slightly lift up the system board by the memory module ejectors and a PCI slot (1) in order to detach it from the centering bolts (C). Ê Carefully shift the system board towards the server front until the plug shells disengage from the cut-outs in the connector panel (2).
  • Page 862 System board and components Figure 595: Removing the system board Ê Hold the defective system board by the memory module ejectors and a PCI slot and at a slight angle lift it out of the chassis. Ê If applicable, remove the TPM board as described in section "Removing the TPM board"...

  • Page 863: Installing The System Board

    System board and components 14.5.4 Installing the system board 14.5.4.1 Mounting the system board Figure 596: Installing the system board (A) Ê Hold the new system board by the memory module ejectors and a PCI slot. CAUTION! – Do not lift or handle the system board by any of its heat sinks! –...
  • Page 864 System board and components Figure 597: Installing the system board (B) Ê Carefully shift the system board towards the server rear until the plug shells engage with the cut-outs in the connector panel (1). Ê Lower the system board onto the centering bolts (C). Ensure that the system board is properly seated on both centering bolts.
  • Page 865 System board and components Figure 598: Securing the system board (A) Ê Secure the system board with eleven screws (M3 x 6 mm, C26192-Y10- C68) (see circles). Screw torque: 0.6 Nm (not applicable for the Japanese market) Tighten the screws in a cross diagonal pattern. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 866 System board and components Figure 599: Securing the system board (B) Ê Screw in the air duct spacer as shown. Screw torque: 1.0 Nm (not applicable for the Japanese market). Ê Verify the settings on the new system board (jumpers). For a detailed description, please refer to section "Onboard settings"...

  • Page 867: Swapping Processors

    System board and components 14.5.4.2 Swapping processors Preparing the processor socket load plates on the new system board Figure 600: Opening socket release lever 1 (new system board) Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Open 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1).
  • Page 868 System board and components Figure 601: Opening socket release lever 2 (new system board) Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Close 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê Fully fold back the second socket release lever (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 869 System board and components Figure 602: Opening the load plate (A) Ê Push down on the first socket release lever (1) to lift the load plate away from the socket (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 870 System board and components Figure 603: Opening the load plate (B) Ê Fully open the load plate. CAUTION! Be careful not to touch or bend the spring contacts on the processor socket! Ê Make sure that the load plate is in the fully open position. Ê...
  • Page 871 System board and components Removing processors from the defective system board Ê Carefully remove the processors from their sockets on the defective system board as described in section "Removing a processor" on page 618. Remove and reinstall one processor at a time. Do not remove the second processor from the defective system board until the first processor has been installed on the new system board.
  • Page 872 System board and components Ê Carefully close the load plate over the empty processor socket. CAUTION! Be careful not to touch or bend the spring contacts on the processor socket. Figure 605: Attaching the protective socket cover (A) Ê Carefully lower the protective socket cover onto the CPU socket in a vertical motion until it snaps in place.
  • Page 873 System board and components Figure 606: Attaching the protective socket cover (B) Ê Ensure that the protective socket cover is properly installed on the socket as shown above. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 874 System board and components Figure 607: Closing socket release lever 2 Ê Fully close and hold shut the load plate. Ê Close the socket release lever marked Close 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab to lock down the load plate (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 875 System board and components Figure 608: Closing socket release lever 1 Ê Close the socket release lever marked Open 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 876: Connecting Cables To The System Board

    System board and components 14.5.4.3 Connecting cables to the system board Figure 609: Connecting cables to the system board (A) Ê Run the cables through the cable guide (G) as shown. Ê Fold the PSU signal cable (T26139-Y4027-V1) as shown. Ensure that it lays flat against the system board (see close-up).
  • Page 877 System board and components Figure 610: Connecting cables to the system board (B) Ê If applicable, run the front LAN cable through the cable guide (G) as shown. Ê Connect the front LAN board to the system board: Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-)
  • Page 878 System board and components Figure 611: Connecting cables to the system board (C) Ê Run the SAS and intrusion switch cables through the cable clamps (C) on the HDD cage and the cable guide (G) as shown. Ê Connect the SAS cable (if applicable for your configuration) and intrusion switch cable to the system board.

  • Page 879: Concluding Steps

    Ê If applicable, activate TPM functionality in the system BIOS under Security > TPM (Security Chip) Setting > Security Chip. For more information, refer to the "D2949 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 / TX120 S3 Reference Manual".
  • Page 880 System board and components Ê When working on a rack-mounted server, secure it in the rack as described in section "Sliding the server into the rack" on page 132. If the server has been completely removed from the rack for maintenance purposes, reinstall and secure it in the rack as described in section "Mounting the server in the rack"...
  • Page 881 System board and components Ê Reconfigure your network settings in the operation system according to the original configuration of the replaced controller (expansion card or onboard). Configuration of network settings should be performed by the customer. For further information, please refer to section "Note on network settings recovery"...
  • Page 882 System board and components Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 883: Converting A Tower Server To A Rack Server

    Converting a tower server to a rack server Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 20 minutes This chapter provides information on how to convert a tower server to a rack model. Safety notes For further information, please refer to chapter "Important information"...

  • Page 884: Preliminary Steps

    Converting a tower server to a rack server 15.2 Preliminary steps Before converting the server model, perform the following steps: Ê Shut down the server as described in section "Shutting down the server" on page Ê Remove the AC power cords from the PSU cable brackets and disconnect them from the system as described in section "Disconnecting the server from the mains"...

  • Page 885: Removing The Right Side Cover

    Converting a tower server to a rack server 15.3 Removing the right side cover Figure 612: Removing the right side cover (A) Ê Remove three screws on the server rear (see circles). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 886 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 613: Removing the right side cover (B) Ê Slide the right side cover towards the server rear as far as it will go. Ê Ensure that the three hooks on the right side cover rest in the wide ends of the slots on the upper chassis edge (see close-up).
  • Page 887 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 614: Removing the right side cover (C) Ê Remove the three hooks on the right side cover from the slots on the upper chassis edge: Ê Using a slotted screw driver, slightly pry up on the middle hook until it disengages (1).
  • Page 888 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 615: Removing the right side cover (D) Ê Ensure that all cables and components are properly secured inside the server and that there are no loose pieces. Ê Carefully turn the server upside down. At least two people are needed to turn over a fully equipped server.

  • Page 889: Removing The Accessible Drive Cage

    Converting a tower server to a rack server 15.4 Removing the accessible drive cage Figure 616: Detaching the accessible drive cage (A) Ê Remove two screws from the bottom side of the server as shown. Ê Bring the server back to its horizontal position. At least two people are needed to turn over a fully equipped server.
  • Page 890 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 617: Detaching the accessible drive cage (B) Ê Remove two screws from the right chassis edge as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 891 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 618: Detaching the accessible drive cage (C) Ê Remove two screws from the top edge of the chassis as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 892 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 619: Removing the accessible drive cage (A) Ê Slightly lift up the accessible drive cage to disengage its front bottom edge from the slot on the chassis floor (1). Ê Slide the accessible drive cover from under the chassis frame as shown (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 893 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 620: Removing the accessible drive cage (B) Ê Lift the accessible drive cage out of the chassis. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 894: Converting The Accessible Drive Cage

    Converting a tower server to a rack server 15.5 Converting the accessible drive cage Figure 621: Converting the accessible drive cage (A) Ê Turn the accessible drive cover with its "RACK" stamping facing up (1, see close-up). Ê Remove the threaded bolt from the upper edge of the accessible drive cage (2).
  • Page 895 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 622: Converting the accessible drive cage (B) Ê Reinstall the threaded bolt on the side of the accessible drive cage as shown (see close-up). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 896: Reinstalling The Accessible Drive Cage

    Converting a tower server to a rack server 15.6 Reinstalling the accessible drive cage Figure 623: Mounting the accessible drive cage (A) Ê With its "RACK" stamping facing up (see close-up), lower the accessible drive cage into the chassis. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 897 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 624: Mounting the accessible drive cage (B) Ê Slide the accessible drive cage towards the server front as far as it will go. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 898 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 625: Reinstalling the accessible drive cage (C) Ê Ensure that the front bottom edge on the accessible drive cover properly engages in the slot in the chassis floor. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 899 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 626: Securing the accessible drive cage (A) Ê Secure the accessible drive cage with two screws on the upper chassis edge. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 900 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 627: Securing the accessible drive cage (B) Ê Secure the accessible drive cage with two screws on the right chassis edge as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 901 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 628: Securing the accessible drive cage (C) Ê Ensure that all cables and components are properly secured inside the server and that there are no loose pieces. Ê Carefully turn the server upside down. At least two people are needed to turn over a fully equipped server.

  • Page 902: Removing Glider Feet

    Converting a tower server to a rack server 15.7 Removing glider feet Figure 629: Removing glider feet Ê Using a slotted screw driver, slightly pry up on each glider foot until it detaches. Ê Bring the server back to its horizontal position. At least two people are needed to turn over a fully equipped server.

  • Page 903: Reinstalling Accessible Drives

    Converting a tower server to a rack server 15.9 Reinstalling accessible drives Figure 630: Reinstalling accessible drives Ê Reinstall the front panel module (rotated by 90 degrees) as described in section "Installing the front panel module" on page 770. Ê Reinstall all accessible drives into their original bays (rotated by 90 degrees) according to the mounting sequence in table 5 on page 653.

  • Page 904: Assembling The Rack

    Converting a tower server to a rack server Ê If applicable, reinstall all hard disk drives and HDD dummy modules into their original slots in the HDD extension box as described in the following sections: – "Installing 2.5-inch HDD / SSD modules" on page 214 –...
  • Page 905 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 632: Installing rack mounting brackets (A) Ê Fit the rack mounting bracket on the two hooks on the rack front bezel (see arrows). Figure 633: Installing rack mounting brackets (B) Ê Firmly press down on the rack mounting bracket until it is fully seated in the rack front bezel.
  • Page 906 Converting a tower server to a rack server Figure 634: Installing accessible drive dummy covers Ê Reinstall all accessible drive dummy covers into their original locations (rotated by 90 degrees): Ê Ensure that an accessible drive filler cover has been installed in every empty drive bay.

  • Page 907: Concluding Steps

    Ê Mount the support bracket and rack mounting rails in the rack as described in the "Rack Mounting Kit - RMK-F2 Drop-In" Mounting Instructions. The document is available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com (http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/ for the Japanese market) or from the ServerView Suite DVD 2 supplied with your PRIMERGY server.
  • Page 908 Converting a tower server to a rack server Ê Mount the server in the rack as described in section "Mounting the server in the rack" on page 130. Ê Reconnect all external cables. Ê Reconnect the AC power cords to the power supply units and secure them with PSU cable brackets as described in section "Connecting the server to the mains"...

  • Page 909: Cabling

    Cabling Safety notes CAUTION! Always hold cables by their connectors when disconnecting them. ● Never pull on the cable to disconnect cables. Ensure that none of the cables are scraped, strained or otherwise ● damaged while replacing system components. Immediately replace cables with damaged shielding. ●...
  • Page 910 Cabling Number Name Length Routing (T26139-) SAS Expander Board SAS expander board to SAS 300 mm Y4029-V101 Power Cable backplane Front Panel Connector Front panel module to 400 mm Y4015-V1 Cable system board Server front to front LAN Front LAN Cable 600 mm Y4025-V1 board D2935...

  • Page 911: Cabling Overviews

    Cabling 16.2 Cabling overviews – The numbers in the cabling plans correspond to those shown in the list of used cables above. – Two power cabling solutions are available for 12x 3.5-inch HDD configurations. 16.2.1 Basic cabling This cabling overview includes the following components: –...

  • Page 912: Power Cabling With 8X 3.5-Inch Hdds, Sas Expander Board And Gpgpu

    Cabling 16.2.2 Power cabling with 8x 3.5-inch HDDs, SAS expander board and GPGPU Power Backplane PWRPB X22 / X23 System Board D2949 PSU CONTROL 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 PWR HDD / ODD GPGPU Card 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 1 SAS Expander Board Figure 637: Power cabling with 8x 3.5-inch HDDs, SAS expander board and GPGPU Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 913: Power Cabling With 4X 3.5-Inch Hdds And Accessible Drives

    Cabling 16.2.3 Power cabling with 4x 3.5-inch HDDs and accessible drives Power Backplane Drive Bay 1 SATA ODD Drive Bay 2 USB Backup Drive X22 / X23 Drive Bay 3 SAS Backup Drive System Board D2949 4x 3.5-inch HDD 5 / 7 Backplane 1 PSU CONTROL PWR HDD / ODD...

  • Page 914: Power Cabling With One 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Backplane And Multibay Box

    Cabling 16.2.4 Power cabling with one 4x 3.5-inch HDD backplane and multibay box Power Backplane Drive Bay 1 Multibay Box Slimline ODD X22 / X23 Drive Bay 2 Accessible Drive System Board D2949 Drive Bay 3 PSU CONTROL SAS Backup Drive 5 / 7 Power cable according to accessible drive...

  • Page 915: Power Cabling With 8X 3.5-Inch Hdds And 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box (Solution 1)

    Cabling 16.2.5 Power cabling with 8x 3.5-inch HDDs and 4x 3.5- inch HDD extension box (solution 1) Power Backplane Drive Bays 1-3 4x 3.5-inch HDD Extension Box Slimline ODD HDD Backplane X22 / X23 System Board D2949 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 PSU CONTROL PWR HDD / ODD...

  • Page 916: Power Cabling With 8X 3.5-Inch Hdds And 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box (Solution 2)

    Cabling 16.2.6 Power cabling with 8x 3.5-inch HDDs and 4x 3.5- inch HDD extension box (solution 2) Power Backplane Drive Bays 1-3 4x 3.5-inch HDD Extension Box Slimline ODD HDD Backplane System Board D2949 (unused) 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 PSU CONTROL PWR HDD / ODD 4x 3.5-inch HDD...

  • Page 917: Power Cabling With 8X 3.5-Inch Hdds And 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box (Solution 1)

    Cabling 16.2.7 Power cabling with 8x 3.5-inch HDDs and 2x 3.5- inch HDD extension box (solution 1) Power Backplane Drive Bays 2-3 2x 3.5-inch HDD Extension Box Slimline ODD X22 / X23 HDD Backplane System Board D2949 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 PSU CONTROL PWR HDD / ODD...

  • Page 918: Power Cabling With 8X 3.5-Inch Hdds, 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box And Backup Drive (Solution 2)

    Cabling 16.2.8 Power cabling with 8x 3.5-inch HDDs, 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box and backup drive (solution 2) Power Backplane Drive Bays 2-3 2x 3.5-inch HDD Extension Box Slimline ODD HDD Backplane System Board D2949 Drive Bay 3 PSU CONTROL SAS Backup Drive 5 / 7 4x 3.5-inch HDD...

  • Page 919: Sas Cabling With 8X 3.5-Inch Hdds

    Cabling 16.2.9 SAS cabling with 8x 3.5-inch HDDs 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 SAS Controller 1 (PCI Slot 10) MLC 2 MLC 1 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 1 Figure 644: SAS cabling with 8x 3.5-inch HDDs Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 920: Sas Cabling With 8X 3.5-Inch Hdds And 2X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Cabling 16.2.10 SAS cabling with 8x 3.5-inch HDDs and 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box SAS Controller 1 Drive Bays 2-3 (PCI Slot 10) 2x 3.5-inch HDD Extension Box MLC 2 Slimline ODD MLC 1 HDD Backplane 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 1 MLC 2...

  • Page 921: Sas Cabling With 8X 3.5-Inch Hdds And 4X 3.5-Inch Hdd Extension Box

    Cabling 16.2.11 SAS cabling with 8x 3.5-inch HDDs and 4x 3.5-inch HDD extension box SAS Controller 1 Drive Bays 1-3 (PCI Slot 10) 4x 3.5-inch HDD Extension Box MLC 2 Slimline ODD MLC 1 HDD Backplane 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 4x 3.5-inch HDD Backplane 1 MLC 2...

  • Page 922: Power Cabling With 8X 2.5-Inch Hdds, Sas Expander Board And Gpgpu

    Cabling 16.2.12 Power cabling with 8x 2.5-inch HDDs, SAS expander board and GPGPU Power Backplane PWRPB X22 / X23 System Board D2949 PSU CONTROL PWR HDD / ODD 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 GPGPU Card 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 1 SAS Expander Board Figure 647: Power cabling with 8x 2.5-inch HDDs, SAS expander board and GPGPU Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 923: Power Cabling With 8X 2.5-Inch Hdds And Accessible Drives

    Cabling 16.2.13 Power cabling with 8x 2.5-inch HDDs and accessible drives Power Backplane Drive Bay 1 Optical Disk Drive Drive Bay 2 USB Backup Drive X22 / X23 Drive Bay 3 SAS Backup Drive System Board D2949 PSU CONTROL 5 / 7 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 PWR HDD / ODD...

  • Page 924: Power Cabling With 16X / 24X 2.5-Inch Hdds

    Cabling 16.2.14 Power cabling with 16x / 24x 2.5-inch HDDs Drive Bays 2-3 Drive Bay 1 8x 2.5-inch Optical Disk Drive HDD Extension Box Backplane 6 Drive Bay 2 USB Backup Drive Backplane 5 Drive Bay 3 SAS Backup Drive 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 4 Power Backplane...

  • Page 925: Power Cabling With 16X / 24X 2.5-Inch Hdds And Backup Drives

    Cabling 16.2.15 Power cabling with 16x / 24x 2.5-inch HDDs and backup drives System Board D2949 PSU CONTROL Drive Bay 3 LTO / RDX / DAT PWR HDD / ODD 5 / 7 SAS Backup Drive 4x 2.5-inch HDD Drive Bays 2-3 Backplane 4 8x 2.5-inch HDD Extension Box...

  • Page 926: Sas Cabling With 16X 2.5-Inch Hdd Configurations And Two Sas Controllers

    Cabling 16.2.16 SAS cabling with 16x 2.5-inch HDD configurations and two SAS controllers 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 4 SAS Controller 2 (PCI Slot 3) MLC 2 4x 2.5-inch HDD MLC 1 Backplane 3 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 SAS Controller 1 (PCI Slot 10) MLC 2 4x 2.5-inch HDD...

  • Page 927: Sas Cabling With 24X 2.5-Inch Hdds, Two Sas Controllers And Sas Expander Board

    Cabling 16.2.17 SAS cabling with 24x 2.5-inch HDDs, two SAS controllers and SAS expander board 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 6 SAS Controller 2 4x 2.5-inch HDD (PCI Slot 3) Backplane 5 MLC 2 MLC 1 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 4 4x 2.5-inch HDD MLC 2 Backplane 3...

  • Page 928: Sas Cabling With 24X 2.5-Inch Hdds, One Sas Controller And Sas Expander Board

    Cabling 16.2.18 SAS cabling with 24x 2.5-inch HDDs, one SAS controller and SAS expander board 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 6 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 5 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 4 4x 2.5-inch HDD MLC 2 Backplane 3 MLC 1 SAS Expander Board 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 SAS Controller 1...

  • Page 929: Sas Cabling With 16X 2.5-Inch Hdds, One Sas Controller And Sas Expander Board

    Cabling 16.2.19 SAS cabling with 16x 2.5-inch HDDs, one SAS controller and SAS expander board 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 4 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 3 MLC 2 MLC 1 SAS Expander Board 4x 2.5-inch HDD Backplane 2 SAS Controller 1 (PCI Slot 10) MLC 2 MLC 1...

  • Page 930: Bbu / Fbu Cabling

    Cabling 16.2.20 BBU / FBU cabling SAS Controller 1 (PCI Slot 10) MLC 2 MLC 1 BBU / FBU 2 BBU / FBU 22/23 SAS Controller 2 (PCI Slot 2) MLC 2 MLC 1 BBU / FBU 1 BBU / FBU 22/23 External SAS Controller 3...

  • Page 931: Modular Lan Ncsi Sideband Cabling

    Cabling 16.2.21 Modular LAN NCSI sideband cabling System Board D2949 Modular LAN NC-SI Controller Figure 656: Modular LAN NCSI sideband cabling Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 932: Replacing The Intrusion Switch Cable

    Cabling 16.3 Replacing the intrusion switch cable Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average task duration: 10 minutes 16.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Removing the intrusion switch cable: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 16.3.2 Preliminary steps Before removing the intrusion, perform the following steps: Ê...

  • Page 933: Removing The Intrusion Switch Cable

    Cabling 16.3.3 Removing the intrusion switch cable Figure 657: Disconnecting the intrusion switch cable Ê Disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the system board. Ê Remove the intrusion switch cable from the cable guide (G) and the two cable clamps (C) on the HDD cage. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 934 Cabling Figure 658: Removing the intrusion switch holder (A) Ê Remove one screw from the intrusion switch holder as shown. Replacing the intrusion switch cable is illustrated by the example of the 2.5-inch HDD model. In case of the 3.5-inch HDD model, the procedure is identical, although the HDD bay top cover looks slightly different: Figure 659: Intrusion switch holder in 3.5-inch HDD configurations...
  • Page 935 Cabling Figure 660: Removing the intrusion switch cable (B) Ê Slide back the intrusion switch holder until it disengages from the HDD bay top cover (1). Ê Remove the defective intrusion switch holder (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...

  • Page 936: Installing The Intrusion Switch Cable

    Cabling 16.3.4 Installing the intrusion switch cable Figure 661: Attaching a rubber bumper to the front intrusion switch In case of rack server configurations, a rubber bumper needs to be attached to the front intrusion switch as described below. When working on a tower server, please skip this step.
  • Page 937 Cabling Figure 662: Installing the intrusion switch cable (A) Ê Place the new intrusion switch holder on the HDD bay top cover as shown (1). Ê Slide the intrusion switch holder under the front chassis rim as far as it will go (2).
  • Page 938 Cabling Figure 663: Installing the intrusion switch cable (B) Ê Secure the intrusion switch holder on the HDD bay top cover with one M3 x 4.5 mm screw. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 939 Cabling Figure 664: Connecting the intrusion switch cable Ê Run the intrusion switch cable through the cable clamps (C) on the HDD cage and the cable guide (G). Ê Connect the intrusion switch cable to the system board: Cable Cabling Cabling from (T26139-)

  • Page 940: Concluding Steps

    Cabling 16.3.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures to complete the task: Ê Reinstall the system fan holder as described in section "Installing the system fan holder" on page 390. Ê Reinstall the air duct as described in section "Installing the system air duct" on page 102.

  • Page 941: Appendix

    17.1 Mechanical overview 17.1.1 Server front 2.5-inch HDD / SSD model Figure 665: PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 front - 2.5-inch HDD / SSD model Pos. Component Reference 2.5-inch hard disk drives / "8x 2.5-inch HDDs (2 SAS backplanes)" on...
  • Page 942 Front panel module: "Replacing the front VGA connector" on Front VGA connector page 809 (optional) 3.5-inch HDD model Figure 666: PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 front - 3.5-inch HDD model Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 943 Appendix Pos. Component Reference 3.5-inch hard disk drives / "3.5-inch HDD configurations" on dummy modules page 258 Local service display "Accessible drive bays" on page 652 module (LSD) ID card "Opening the server" on page 79 2x 3.5-inch HDD extension box with LSD "HDD extension boxes"...

  • Page 944: Server Rear

    Appendix 17.1.2 Server rear Figure 667: PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 rear Pos. Component Reference Power supply units 1-2 "Replacing PSU modules" on page 185 Power supply units 3-4 Expansion cards "Replacing expansion cards" on page 429 (slots 1-4) USB connectors 1-4 "I/O panel connectors"...

  • Page 945: Server Interior

    Expansion cards (slots 6-9) for GPGPU "Replacing a GPGPU card" on page 485 cards 17.1.3 Server interior Figure 668: PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7 interior (example: 2.5-inch HDD tower model) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 946 Appendix Pos. Component Reference Optional rear fans "Replacing rear fan modules" on page 400 (fans 5-6) Expansion card slots 1-4 "Replacing expansion cards" on page 429 Memory modules "Replacing memory modules" on (channels E/F) page 599 Processor 2 / "Installing processors" on page 605 CPU heat sink Expansion card slots 10 "Replacing expansion cards"...

  • Page 947: Configuration Tables

    Appendix 17.2 Configuration tables 17.2.1 Hard disk drives / solid state drives mounting order Please refer to chapter "Hard disk drives / solid state drives" on page 197. 17.2.2 Memory board configuration table Please refer to chapter "Main memory" on page 583.

  • Page 948: Connectors And Indicators

    Appendix 17.3 Connectors and indicators 17.3.1 Connectors and indicators on the system board 17.3.1.1 Onboard connectors Figure 669: Internal connectors of system board D2949 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual TX300 S7 / RX350 S7...
  • Page 949 Appendix No. Print Description FAN6 Fan connectors for hot-pluggable rear fans FAN5 HDD LED (not used) NC-SI NCSI connector for Modular LAN cards Onboard SAS connector (needs to be enabled SAS 1-4 with onboard SAS enabling key) USB Stick (not used) SMB 4 (not used) SATA 1...

  • Page 950: Onboard Settings

    Appendix 17.3.1.2 Onboard settings Figure 670: Onboard settings on system board D2949 Setting Status Description Default: Password delete and Recovery BIOS options disabled RCVR: Recovery BIOS enabled Jumper settings PWD SKIP: Password delete enabled This jumper setting will permanently delete the current BIOS password and apply default BIOS settings.

  • Page 951: Onboard Indicators And Controls

    Appendix 17.3.1.3 Onboard indicators and controls Figure 671: Onboard indicators and Indicate CSS button No. Description Indicate CSS button Using the Indicate CSS button Ê Shut down and power off the server. Ê Disconnect the AC power cords from the system. It is mandatory to disconnect power cords in order to use the Indicate CSS functionality.
  • Page 952 Appendix Ê Remove the air duct as described in section "Removing the system air duct" on page 100. Ê Press the Indicate CSS button (1) to highlight defective components. Component LEDs LEDs A, B and C are visible from the outside on the server rear. All other LEDs are only visible if the server cover has been opened.

  • Page 953: I/O Panel Connectors

    Depending on BIOS settings, the shared LAN connector may also be used as a management LAN connector. For further information, please refer to the "D2949 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY TX300 S7 / RX350 S7" manual. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 954: I/O Panel Indicators

    Appendix The serial connector COM1 can be used as default interface or to communicate with the iRMC S3. The chipset offers two integrated USB 2.0 Rate Matching Hubs (RMHs). that enable lower power requirements and manages the transition of the communication data rate from the high speed of the host controller to the lower speed of USB full speed / low speed devices.
  • Page 955 Appendix Indicator Status Description no critical event (non-CSS component) prefailure detected Global error orange on (non-CSS component) indicator orange non CSS component failure flashing no critical event (CSS component) yellow on prefailure detected (CSS component) CSS indicator yellow CSS component failure flashing server has been highlighted using ServerView Operations Manager or the...

  • Page 956: Psu Indicator

    Appendix 17.3.1.6 PSU indicator Figure 674: PSU indicator Indicator Status Description Server is switched on and functioning green on properly green Server is switched off, main voltage is flashing present (Standby mode) PSU operating status PSU failure (over / under voltage, over orange on temperature or fan failure) orange...

  • Page 957: Connectors And Indicators On The Front Panel

    Appendix 17.3.2 Connectors and indicators on the front panel 17.3.2.1 Front panel connectors Figure 675: Front panel connectors Pos. Component Reference "Replacing the front VGA Video connector (VGA) (optional) connector" on page 809 "Replacing the front LAN Front LAN connector (optional) connector and board"...

  • Page 958: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    Appendix 17.3.2.2 Front panel controls and indicators Figure 676: Front panel controls and indicators Local diagnostic indicators Pos. Indicator Status Description HDD / SSD HDD / SSD, SAS / SATA backplane or orange on error indicator RAID controller failure detected Hot-plug PSU module failure detected PSU error orange on...
  • Page 959 Appendix Status indicators Pos. Indicator Status Description server has been highlighted using ServerView Operations Manager or the ID indicator blue on ID button on the front panel for easy identification no critical event (CSS component) yellow on prefailure detected (CSS component) CSS indicator yellow CSS component failure...
  • Page 960 Appendix Buttons Pos. Button Function This button highlights the ID indicator on the front and ID button I/O panels for easy server identification. This button is used to reboot the system. It can be pressed using the end of a paper clip. Reset button CAUTION! Risk of data loss!

  • Page 961: Minimum Startup Configuration

    Appendix 17.4 Minimum startup configuration Field Replaceable Units (FRU) If the server 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 and cables: Component...
  • Page 962 Appendix Ê Take the system down to its minimum startup configuration. Ê Reconnect the AC power cords to the power supply units and secure them with PSU cable brackets as described in section "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 133.

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