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The PRIMERGY RX100 S4 server is an Intel-based server for small and medium-sized networks. The compact server casing (only one height unit) as well as its scalability and security features make the PRIMERGY RX100 S4 the perfect choice for operational areas data centers, Internet- and application- hosting.
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Overview of the documentation Introduction – “RX100 S4 Server Operating Manual” (PDF file available on the ServerBooks – Technical Manual for the system board D2532 (PDF file available on the ServerBooks CD) – “BIOS Setup” manual (PDF file available on the ServerBooks CD) –...
Extensions and conversions Introduction Extensions and conversions The PRIMERGY RX100 S4 server is offered in a SATA and a SAS version. The versions differ in the chipset assembling of the system board and in the config- uration of the hard disks.
Failure to observe this warning may endanger your life, destroy the system or lead to the loss of data. indicates additional information, notes and tips. Table 1: Notational conventions Options Guide RX100 S4...
Ê Close the server, connect it to the power outlet, and switch it on as described in the chapter “Completion” on page 37 et seq. . Ê Start the operating system and, if necessary, configure it as required (see the Operating Manual). Options Guide RX100 S4...
Material damage may be caused to the device if this requirement is not observed. Transport the device only in the original packaging or in packaging that protects it from knocks and jolts. Options Guide RX100 S4...
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Route the cables in such a way that they do not form a potential hazard and that they cannot be damaged. When connecting up a device, refer to the relevant notes in this manual. Never connect or disconnect data transmission lines during a storm (lightning hazard). Options Guide RX100 S4...
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You may only set those resolutions and refresh rates specified in the „Technical data“ section of the monitor description. Otherwise, you may damage your monitor. If you are in any doubt, contact your sales outlet or customer service centre. Options Guide RX100 S4...
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CDs, by observing the following suggestions: – Only insert the CDs in the drive when needed and remove them after use. – Store the CDs in suitable sleeves. – Protect the CDs from exposure to heat and direct sunlight. Options Guide RX100 S4...
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Only touch the components at the positions highlighted in green (touch points). Do not touch any exposed pins or conductors on a component. Use a grounding cable designed for this purpose to connect yourself to the system unit as you install components. Options Guide RX100 S4...
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Safety notes Place all components on a static-safe base. You will find a detailed description for handling ESD components in the relevant European or international standards (DIN EN 61340-5-1, ANSI/ESD S20.20). Options Guide RX100 S4...
Ê Loosen the two knurled screws (1) and pull the server as far as possible out of the rack. Ê Press the locking spring (1) on both sides and carefully pull the server outward. Ê Pull the server out of the rails and place it on a table, for example. Options Guide RX100 S4...
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Opening the server Preparation Figure 3: Loosening the screws Ê Unlock the top cover by removing the knurled screw at the rear side. Ê Push the top cover approxiate 2 cm frontward. Ê Remove the top cover. Options Guide RX100 S4...
Figure 4: Structure of the main memory in memory banks and memory modules – Mix of memory is permitted. – For the dual-channel configuration: install identical memory modules in DIMM_1A and DIMM_1B and identical memory modules in DIMM_2A and DIMM_2B. RX100 S4...
Figure 6: Inserting a memory module Ê Press the holders on either side of the mounting location concerned outward. Ê Insert the memory module in the mounting location (1) until the holders at the sides engage (2). Options Guide RX100 S4...
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Extending/replacing the main memory Main memory Ê Close the server, connect it to the power outlet, and switch it on as described in the chapter “Completion” on page 37 et seq. . Options Guide RX100 S4...
Ê Open the server as described in the chapter “Preparation” on page 17 seq. . Figure 7: Removing the dummy cover Ê Loosen the knurled screw (see circle). Ê Push the dummy cover inward out of the bay. Options Guide RX100 S4...
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EMC regulations and to satisfy cooling require- ments and fire protection measures. Figure 8: Mounting frame Ê Push the 5.25-inch slimline drive in the mounting frame and fasten it with two screws on the left hand side (see arrows). Options Guide RX100 S4...
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Ê Connect the power cable connector P5 to the accessible drive (see the cabling plans in the Appendix). Ê Close the server, connect it to the power outlet, and switch it on as described in the chapter “Completion” on page 37 et seq. . Options Guide RX100 S4...
Keep the dummy cover for future use. If you remove the accessible drive again and do not replace it with a new one, the dummy cover must be reinstalled to comply with EMC regulations and to satisfy cooling require- ments and fire protection measures. Options Guide RX100 S4...
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Ê Connect the power cable to the hard disk (see the cabling plans in the Appendix). Ê Close the server, connect it to the power outlet, and switch it on as described in the chapter “Completion” on page 37 et seq. . Options Guide RX100 S4...
. Figure 12: Removing the riser card holder Ê Loosen the two knurled screws (see circles). Ê Take the riser card holder upward out of the housing. Ê Please read the documentation supplied with the controller. Options Guide RX100 S4...
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EMC regulations and to satisfy cooling requirements and fire protection measures. Ê Install the controller in in the PCI slot of the riser card. Make sure that the rear of the controller’s slot cover is positioned in the intended recess. Options Guide RX100 S4...
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Ê If required, connect the cables to the system board or other components. Ê Close the server, connect it to the power outlet, and switch it on as described in the chapter “Completion” on page 37 et seq. . Options Guide RX100 S4...
Ê Remove the Y-cable from the connector P4 of the power supply. Ê Remove the data cables from the non-hot-plug hard disk. Ê Loosen the knurled screws. Ê Push the non-hot-plug hard disks out of the bays frontward. Options Guide RX100 S4...
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C cable are already connected to the SAS/SATA back- plane. Figure 18: Installing the SAS/SATA backplane Ê Position the SAS/SATA backplane on the hooks (see circles). Make sure that the SAS/SATA backplane fits in the guidances (see arrows). Options Guide RX100 S4...
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Ê Fasten the SAS/SATA backplane by pushing the green levels in direction of the arrows. Figure 20: Connecting cables Ê Connect the connector P4 of the power supply and the two SATA cables to the SAS/SATA backplane. Options Guide RX100 S4...
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Ê Connect the LED cable to the connector CN11 on the system board. Ê Install the new hot-plug hard disks as described in the Operating Manual RX100 S4. Ê Close the server, connect it to the power outlet, and switch it on as described in the chapter “Completion”...
Ê Position the top cover in such a way that it protrudes approxiate 2 cm at the rear. Ê Push the top cover all the way in direction to the front side. Ê Fasten the top cover with the knurled screw. Options Guide RX100 S4...
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Ê Fasten the server in the rack using the two knurled screws (2). Ê Connect all power plugs to the power outlets. Ê Press the on/off key to start up the server. Options Guide RX100 S4...
CN16 hard disk 1 CN11 CN18 Fan 5 Fan 4 Fan 3 CD-RW / Fan 2 DVD-RW Fan 1 CN19 CN22 CN20 A3C40068699 IDE 1 Legend: Power Control Data Figure 24: Cabling of the hot-plug variant Options Guide RX100 S4...
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CN16 hard disk 1 CN11 CN18 Fan 5 Fan 4 Fan 3 CD-RW / Fan 2 DVD-RW Fan 1 CN19 CN22 CN20 A3C40068699 IDE 1 Legend: Power Control Data Figure 25: Cabling of the non-hot-plug variant Options Guide RX100 S4...
ASR&R Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart BIOS Basic Input-Output System Baseboard Management Controller Cache Coherency Compact Disk CD-ROM Compact Disk-Read Only Memory Cylinder Head Sector CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Communication Central Processing Unit Direct Current Options Guide RX100 S4...
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Desktop Management Interface Errror Checking and Correcting Extended Capabilities Port EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory ElectroMagnetic Compatibility) Emergency Management Port Enhanced Parallel Port ElectroStatic Discharge Front Panel Controller Field Replaceable Unit Front Side Bus Global Array Manager Options Guide RX100 S4...
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I²C Inter-Integrated Circuit Input/Output Intelligent Chassis Management Identification Intergrated Drive Electronics IOOP Intetelligent Organization of PCI iRMC integrated Remote Management Controller Interrupt Request Line Local Area Network Logical Block Address Liquid Crystal Display Logical Unit Number Options Guide RX100 S4...
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Operating System Peripheral Component Interconnect Prefailure Detection and Analysing POST Power ON Self Test RAID Redundant Arrays of Independent Disks Random Access Memory Read-Only Memory Remote Service Board Real Time Clock RTDS Remote Test- und Diagnose-System Options Guide RX100 S4...
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Small Computer System Interface SDDC Single Device Data Correction Sensor Data Record SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory System Event Log System Management Interrupt System Setup Utility SVGA Super Video Graphics Adapter Universal Serial Bus Video Graphics Adapter Options Guide RX100 S4...
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(LED) lithium battery main memory 7, meaning of the symbols non-hot-plug hard disk notational conventions note about the laser riser card SAS/SATA backplane SATA hard disk drives target group top cover 18, Options Guide RX100 S4...
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Comments Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH User Documentation Suggestions 81730 München Germany Corrections Fax: (++49) 700 / 372 00000 email: manuals@fujitsu-siemens.com http://manuals.fujitsu-siemens.com Submitted by Comments on PRIMERGY RX100 S4 Server RX100 S4...
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Information on this document On April 1, 2009, Fujitsu became the sole owner of Fujitsu Siemens Compu- ters. This new subsidiary of Fujitsu has been renamed Fujitsu Technology So- lutions. This document from the document archive refers to a product version which was released a considerable time ago or which is no longer marketed.
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