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Operating Manual - English FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY TX2560 M2 / RX2560 M2 Operating Manual December 2016...
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– The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice. – Fujitsu assumes no liability for damages to third party copyrights or other rights arising from the use of any information in this manual. – No part of this manual may be reproduced in any without the prior written permission of Fujitsu.
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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.
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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.
Introduction PRIMERGY TX2560 M2 The PRIMERGY TX2560 M2 is a no compromise tower server with maximum levels of performance, expandability and availability. The new modular concept supports excellent expandability with up to 32 2.5- inch hard disk drives or up to 12 3.5-inch hard disk drives, up to 10 PCIe Gen 3 cards and up to 1536 GB memory.
This operating manual is intended for those responsible for installing the hardware and ensuring that the system runs smoothly. It contains all the information you need to put your PRIMERGY TX2560 M2 / RX2560 M2 into operation. To understand the various expansion options, you will need to be familiar with the fields of hardware and data transmission and you will require a basic knowledge of the underlying operating system.
Introduction All documentation on PRIMERGY hardware and ServerView software is available online from the Fujitsu manuals server at: For the global market: http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com For the Japanese market: http://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/primergy/manual/ The complete PRIMERGY documentation set can also be downloaded as a DVD ISO image at: For the global market: ftp://ftp.ts.fujitsu.com/images/serverview/manuals...
Functional overview This section provides information on the features and technical data of the PRIMERGY TX2560 M2 / RX2560 M2 server. For information on key characteristics and layout of the system board, see the "FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY TX2560 M2 / RX2560 M2 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual".
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For the Japanese market: http://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/primergy/ System board The features of the system board are described in the "FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY TX2560 M2 / RX2560 M2 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual", the setup possibilities are described in the "D3289 BIOS Setup Utility for FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY TX2560 M2 / RX2560 M2 Reference Manual".
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Functional overview – If a failure occurs, please inform your service about the TPM activation before it takes any action, and be prepared to provide them with your backup copies of the TPM content. Slots for expansion cards The server can be flexibly expanded via six full hight PCIe Gen3 low profile adapters (3 PCIe x8, 3 PCIe x16).
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Further information on other SAS/SATA RAID controllers (e.g. for operating external SAS/SATA hard disk drives or tape drives) is available on the Fujitsu manuals server under x86 Servers - Expansion Cards - Storage Adapters - LSI SAS / SCSI RAID Controllers.
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If a power supply unit fails, the redundant configuration assures continued operation. The defective power supply unit can be replaced during operation (for further details see the "FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY TX2560 M2 / RX2560 M2 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual").
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"hides" the defective system components. The PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analysis) technology from Fujitsu analyzes and monitors all components that are critical for system reliability. The SAS/SATA RAID controller supports different RAID levels and increase the availability and data security of the system.
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Functional overview iRMC S4 with integrated management LAN connector The iRMC S4 (integrated Remote Management Controller) is a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) with integrated management LAN connector and expanded functionality that was previously only available with additional plug-in cards. In this way, the iRMC S4 enables complete control of PRIMERGY servers, regardless of system status, and thus particularly the control of PRIMERGY servers that are in the "out-of-band"...
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Server management is implemented using the ServerView Operations Manager supplied and the PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analysis) technology from Fujitsu. PDA reports the threat of a system error or overload at an early stage, allowing preventive measures to be taken.
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BIOS update. With the iRMC (integrated Remote Management Controller) on the system board, the PRIMERGY TX2560 M2 / RX2560 M2 server can also be maintained and serviced remotely. This enables remote diagnosis for system analysis, remote configuration and remote restart should the operating system or hardware fail.
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ServerView Remote Management ServerView Remote Management is the remote management solution from Fujitsu for PRIMERGY servers. ServerView Remote Management and the relevant hardware components integrated on the system board allow remote monitoring and maintenance as well as fast restoration of operation in the event of errors.
Functional overview Server specification This section explains the specifications for the server. The specifications for this server are liable to be updated without any notice. Please be forewarned. System Board System board type D3289 Chipset Intel C612 Processor ® ® Processor quantity and 1or 2 Intel Xeon...
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Functional overview Interfaces 5 x USB 3.0 (2 x front, 2 x rear, 1 x internal) 2 x USB 2.0 (rear) Graphics (15-pin) 2 x VGA (thereof 1x front optional) Serial 1 (9-pin) 1 x serial RS-232-C, usable for iRMC S4 or system or shared (optional) LAN / Ethernet Dynamic LoM (LAN on Motherboard) option:...
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Functional overview Drive bays Hard disk bay 12x 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS HDD or 32x 2.5-inch hot- configuration plug SAS HDD/SSD optional Accessible drive bays 3 x 5.25/1.6-inch for ODD or tape drive Operating Panel Operating buttons On/off button Reset button NMI button ID button Status LEDs...
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EN 60721 / IEC 721 Part 3-3 Environment class 2K2 EN 60721 / IEC 721 Part 3-2 Temperature: Operation (3K2) 5°C ... 40°C (with Fujitsu ATD 40°) 5°C ... 45°C (with Fujitsu ATD 45°) 10°C ... 35°C (without Fujitsu ATD) Transport (2K2) -25°C ... 60°C Humidity 10% ...
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Functional overview Noise level (depending on the configuration) The acoustic noise values are depending on the system configuration. Standard configuration Sound power level 4.2 B (standby) (ISO 9296) 5.0 B (operation) Sound pressure level at adjacent workstation 24 db(A) (standby) (ISO 9296) 32 db(A) (operation) Electrical data: 450 W Platinum...
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Functional overview Electrical data: 1200 W Platinum Rated voltage range 100-120 V / 200-240 V Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz Max. rated current 10.5 A (100-120 V) / 5 A (200-240 V) Active power 900 W Main power fuse 16 A Protection class Electrical data: 800 W Titanium...
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Functional overview Compliance with standards Product safety and ergonomics International IEC 60950-1 2ed; am1 + am2 Europe Safety EN 60950-1 2ed; A1 + A2 + A11 + A12 EN 62479 Ergonomics ISO 9241-3 EN 2941-3 EK1-ITB2000 USA / Canada CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 2ed; am1 + am2 UL 60950-1 2ed;...
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Functional overview Screen resolution The screen resolutions in the following table refer to the graphics controller on the system board. The graphics controller is integrated in the iRMC (integrated Remote Management Controller). Screen resolution Maximum refresh Max. number of colours (pixel) rate (Hz) 640x480...
Installation steps, overview This chapter contains an overview of the steps necessary to install your server. Links take you to sections where you can find more detailed information about the respective steps: Ê First of all, carefully read the safety instructions in "Important information"...
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You will find more information on installing the server remotely or locally in the "ServerView Suite Installation Manager" user’s guide (on the Fujitsu manuals server under x86 Servers - Software - ServerView Suite - Server Installation and Deployment). Operating Manual...
Important information In this chapter you will find essential information regarding safety when working on your server. Safety instructions The following safety instructions are also provided in the manual "Safety Notes and Regulations" or " 安全上のご注意 ". This device meets the relevant safety regulations for IT equipment. If you have any questions about whether you can install the server in the intended environment, please contact your sales outlet or our customer service team.
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Important information Before starting up CAUTION! During installation and before operating the device, observe the ● instructions on environmental conditions for your device (see "Ambient conditions" on page 27). If the server has been moved from a cold environment, condensation ●...
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Important information CAUTION! Ensure that the power sockets on the device and the properly ● grounded power outlets are freely accessible. The On/Off button or the main power switch (if present) does not ● isolate the device from the mains power supply. To disconnect it completely from the mains power supply, unplug all network power plugs from the properly grounded power outlets.
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Important information CAUTION! Proper operation of the system (in accordance with IEC 60950-1/2 ● resp. EN 60950-1/2) is only ensured if the casing is completely assembled and the rear covers for the installation slots have been fitted (electric shock, cooling, fire protection, interference suppression).
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● batteries may only be replaced with identical batteries or with a type recommended by the manufacturer (refer to the "FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY TX2560 M2 / RX2560 M2 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual"). Do not throw batteries into the trash can.
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Important information Working with CDs/DVDs/BDs and optical drives When working with devices with optical drives, these instructions must be followed. CAUTION! Only use CDs/DVDs/BDs that are in perfect condition, in order to ● prevent data loss, equipment damage and injury. Check each CD/DVD/BD for damage, cracks, breakages etc.
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Important information Do not contaminate the CD/DVD/BD surface with fingerprints, oil, ● dust, etc. If dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth, wiping from the center to the edge. Do not use benzene, thinners, water, record sprays, antistatic agents, or silicone-impregnated cloth. Be careful not to damage the CD/DVD/BD surface.
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Important information Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices Modules with electrostatic-sensitive devices are identified by the following sticker: Figure 1: ESD label When you handle components fitted with ESDs, you must always observe the following points: Switch off the system and remove the power plugs from the power outlets ●...
Important information Information for ensuring electromagnetic compatibility All data and signal cables must have sufficient shielding. The use of cable type S/FTP Cat5 or higher is recommended. Use of unshielded or badly shielded cables may lead to increased emission of interference and/or reduced fault-tolerance of the device.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ● Fujitsu is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Fujitsu. The correction of interferences caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
Important information Transporting the server CAUTION! Only transport the server in its original packaging or in packaging that protects it from impacts and jolts. Do not unpack the server until it is at its installation location. If you need to lift or transport the server, ask other people to help you. Never lift or carry the device by the Quick Release Levers (QRLs) on the front panel.
Important information Environmental protection Environmentally-friendly product design and development This product has been designed in accordance with the Fujitsu standard for "environmentally friendly product design and development". This means that key factors such as durability, selection and labeling of materials, emissions, packaging, ease of dismantling and recycling have been taken into account.
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Further information can be found at http://ts.fujitsu.com/recycling. 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 at http://ts.fujitsu.com/recycling. Operating Manual TX2560 M2 / RX2560 M2...
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Important information Operating Manual TX2560 M2 / RX2560 M2...
Hardware installation CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Important information" ● on page Do not expose the server to extreme environmental conditions (see ● "Ambient conditions" on page 27). Protect the server from dust, humidity and heat. Make sure that the server is acclimatized for the time indicated in this ●...
Hardware installation Unpacking the server CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in "Important information" on page The server must always be lifted or carried by at least two people. (For the Japanese market, please refer to " 安全上のご注意 ".) Do not unpack the server until it is at its installation location. Ê...
Hardware installation Setting up the floorstand model If you are not installing a PRIMERGY TX2560 M2 floorstand model, skip this section and continue reading at section "Installing/removing the rack model" on page CAUTION! Please note the safety instructions in chapter "Important information"...
If several units are simultaneously extended out of the rack, there is a risk that the rack could tip over. Fujitsu rack systems The rack systems from Fujitsu support the installation of PRIMERGY servers: – PRIMECENTER rack – PRIMECENTER M1 rack –...
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Hardware installation The main features of Fujitsu rack systems are as follows: – rail systems that can be mounted without tools – support systems having a linear alignment feature to ensure that they can be adjusted to different rack depths Asymmetrical PRIMECENTER Rack and DataCenter Rack provide an enhanced cable management in the lateral rack area.
The connectors for external devices are on the front and rear of the server. The additional connectors available on your server depend on the expansion cards installed. For further information refer to the "FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY TX2560 M2 / RX2560 M2 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual".
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Hardware installation One optional video connector (2) and two additional USB connectors (1) are located on the front of the server (figure 3 on page 55): Figure 3: Front side connectors 2x USB 3.0 (blue) Video connector (blue) If components with large power requirements (e.g. external USB hard disk drives) are connected simultaneously, these USB connectors may be switched off.
If one power supply unit is defective, the other then guarantees unimpaired operation. Each hot-plug power supply unit can be replaced during operation (see the "FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY TX2560 M2 / RX2560 M2 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual"). CAUTION! The power supply unit automatically sets itself to a mains voltage range from 100 V to 240 V (Platinum) or 200 V to 240 V (Titanium).
Hardware installation 5.5.1 Using the cable clamp You can secure power cords in a cable clamp to ensure that the insulated connectors cannot be disconnected from the server accidentally. Figure 4: Cable clamp Ê Pull the cable clamp up (1). Ê...
Hardware installation Notes on connecting/disconnecting cables CAUTION! Always read the documentation supplied with the device you wish to connect. Never connect, or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm. Never pull on a cable when disconnecting it. Always take hold of the cable by the plug.
Starting up and operation CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in chapter "Important information" on page Access to the drives (floorstand model) 6.1.1 Enabling access to the accessible drives Figure 5: Removing the drive cover and placing it on the HDD cover Ê...
Starting up and operation Please note the following when operating with tape drives: If the system is programmed to eject the media automatically, the accessible drives must not be obstructed. The drive cover is replaced and the server locked in the reverse order. 6.1.2 Access to the HDD modules (floorstand model) Figure 6: Removing the hard disk cover...
Starting up and operation Controls and indicators 6.2.1 Front of server Figure 7: Front side connectors 1 2x USB 3.0 6 CSS indicator 2 Front VGA 7 Global Error indicator 3 Reset button 8 HDD/SSD activity indicator 4 NMI button On/Off button / Power-on indicator 5 ID indicator/ID button 10 AC connected indicator...
Starting up and operation 6.2.1.1 Control elements Pos. Button Function 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! This button is used to troubleshoot software and device driver errors.
Starting up and operation 6.2.1.2 Indicators on the control panel Pos. Indicator Status Description server has been highlighted using ServerView Operations Manager, iRMC blue on web frontend or the ID button on the front panel for easy identification ID indicator server has been highlighted using IRMC blue (AVR) when local VGA off for easy...
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Starting up and operation Pos. Indicator Status Description is on in the following cases: – the system is in power-off mode but connected to the mains (AC connected) – the system has been switched on green on and is in power-on delay After connecting the server to the AC connected mains it takes about 60 seconds...
Starting up and operation 6.2.1.3 ID card Figure 8: ID card You can pull out the ID card as far as it will go and push it back again. The ID card contains various system information, such as the product name, serial number, order number, MAC addresses and DNS name (in the Japanese market, only the product name and the serial number).
Starting up and operation 6.2.1.4 Indicators on the drives Optical drive activity indicator Lights up green when the storage medium is being accessed. Hard disk drive indicators Figure 9: Indicators on the 3.5 inch HDD modules Figure 10: Indicators on the 2.5 inch HDD modules 1 LED HDD FAULT (orange) orange...
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Starting up and operation Solid state disk indicators Figure 11: Indicators on the SSD modules 1 LED BUSY (green) green – Lights up: SSD in active phase – Does not light: SSD inactive (drive inactive) 2 LED FAULT (orange) orange (in conjunction with a RAID controller) –...
Starting up and operation 6.2.2 Rear of server LAN, Global Error, ID and CSS indicators Figure 12: Indicators on the connection panel: LAN indicators Steady green signal when a LAN connection exists. link/transfer Remains dark when no LAN connection exists. indicator (Management Flashes green when LAN transfer takes place.
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Starting up and operation LAN speed Steady yellow signal in the event of a LAN transfer rate indicator of 1 Gbit/s (System LAN) Steady green signal in the event of a LAN transfer rate of 100 Mbit/s. Remains dark in the event of a LAN transfer rate of 10 Mbit/s.
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Depending on the settings in the BIOS, the standard LAN port 1 may also be used as a management LAN port. You will find further information in the "D3289 BIOS Setup Utility for FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY TX2560 M2 / RX2560 M2 Reference Manual".
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Starting up and operation Indicator of hot-plug power supply unit (450 W and 800 W PSU module) Figure 13: Indicator on hot-plug power supply unit Indicator of hot-plug power supply unit (two colors) 450 W power supply unit and 800 W power supply unit Flashes green when the server is switched off, but mains voltage is present (standby mode).
"Safety Precautions". When operating the device outside of this operating environment, the server may operate improperly and data loss may occur. Furthermore, Fujitsu cannot be held responsible for any related damage, malfunction, or loss of data, etc.
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Starting up and operation – Starting up for the first time: For the Japanese market, please refer to " はじめにお読みください ". Ê Press the On/Off button. Ê Insert ServerView Suite Installation DVD 1 in the DVD drive. Ê Follow the on-screen instructions (see also section "Configuring the server and installing the operating system with the ServerView Installation Manager"...
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Starting up and operation – Ring indicator The server is switched on by an internal or external modem. – Wake up On LAN (WOL) The server is switched on by a command via the LAN (Magic Packet™). – After power failure The server automatically reboots following a power failure (depending on the settings in the BIOS or in iRMC S4).
The controller has its own configuration utility. For further information, refer to the “Embedded MegaRAID Software User’s Guide” (on the Fujitsu manuals server under x86 Servers - Expansion Cards - Storage Adapters - LSI SAS / SCSI RAID Controllers). Descriptions of operating systems not covered in the controller manual are provided in the corresponding readme under: http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/server/ia/driver/index.html...
A separate utility is available to the controller for MegaRAID configuration. For further information, refer to the "SAS Software User’s Guide" (on the Fujitsu manuals server under x86 Servers - Expansion Cards - Storage Adapters - LSI Configuration Software). Further information on modular RAID controllers is provided in the "Modular RAID Controller Installation Guide"...
Descriptions of operating systems not covered in the RAID controller manual are provided in the corresponding readme files under: For the global market: http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/server/ia/driver/index.html For the Japanese market: http://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/primergy/downloads/ To find out how to operate the ServerView Installation Manager and for further information, refer to the associated manual.
Starting up and operation 6.4.4 Configuring the server and installing the operating system without the ServerView Installation Manager Configuring SAS/SATA RAID controller with "Integrated Mirroring Enhanced" Configure the controller as described in section "Configuring the SAS/SATA RAID controller (PCIe expansion card)" on page Configuring SAS/SATA RAID controller with "MegaRAID functionality"...
Starting up and operation Cleaning the server CAUTION! Switch off the server and disconnect the power plugs from the properly grounded power outlets. Do not clean any interior parts yourself; leave this job to a service technician. Do not use any cleaning agents that contain abrasives or may corrode plastic.
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By combining these options, you can also achieve optimum protection for your system. A detailed description of the Security menu and how to assign passwords can be found in the "D3289 BIOS Setup Utility for FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY TX2560 M2 / RX2560 M2 Reference Manual". Operating Manual...
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Troubleshooting and tips CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the "Safety notes and regulations" manual or " 安全上のご注意 " and in chapter "Important information" on page If a fault occurs, attempt to resolve it using the measures described: – in this chapter, –...
Troubleshooting and tips Server switches itself off Server Management has detected an error Ê Check the error list of System Event Log in ServerView Operations Manager or in the iRMC web interface, and attempt to eliminate the error. Screen remains blank Monitor is switched off Ê...
Troubleshooting and tips Flickering stripes on monitor screen CAUTION! Switch off the server immediately. Risk of damaging the server. Monitor does not support the set horizontal frequency Ê Find out which horizontal frequency your monitor screen supports. You will find the horizontal frequency (also known as line frequency or horizontal deflection frequency) in the documentation for your monitor.
If the date and time are still wrong after the server has been switched off and back on again, replace the lithium battery (for a description refer to the "FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY TX2560 M2 / RX2560 M2 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual") or contact our customer service team.
Further information is provided in the "Integrated RAID for SAS User’s Guide" (on the Fujitsu manuals server under x86 Servers - Expansion Cards - Storage Adapters - LSI RAID / SCSI Controllers) or in the "Modular RAID Controller Installation Guide" (on the Fujitsu manuals server under x86 Servers - Expansion Cards - Storage Adapters - LSI RAID / SCSI Controllers).
Ê Remove and reinstall the drive while the system is switched ON. If the hard disk drive continues to be shown as defective, then replace it (see the "FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY TX2560 M2 / RX2560 M2 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual").
Troubleshooting and tips 8.13 Temperature warning A temperature warning is output to the hardware event log and OS event log, or ServerView issues a notification of a temperature warning such as by a popup message The above log is output or the above notification is issued by ServerView when the ambient temperature exceeds the upper limit of the temperature boundaries.
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