Fujitsu RX200 S2 Checking before OS Installation

Chapter 2

Checking before OS Installation

This chapter explains the preparation on the

server and cautions necessary before OS

installation. Please read this chapter before

starting installation.

2.1 Preparation on the Server

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2.2 Selecting the Installation Method

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2.3 Precautions on Installation

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2.4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer

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Contents

Main Areas Covered Before Reading This Manual Trademarks For Your Safety... Data Backup High Safety Remarks Warning Descriptions Symbols Key Descriptions / Operations Entering Commands (Keys) Screen Shots and Figures The following expressions and abbreviations are used for server types throughout this manual. Consecutive Operations Consecutive operations are described by connecting them with arrows (). Abbreviations Reference Information Software Manuals Latest Information about Software Provided with This Server Warning and Caution Labels Page Contents Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance Appendix Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 RX200 S2 Page 1.2 Supplied Software Using ServerStart 1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart Installing ServerStart Installing ServerStart 1.2.2 High Reliability Tools Server Monitoring Tools System Diagnosis Support Tools LAN Driver Advanced Setup Tools 1.2.3 Installing High Reliability Tools 1.3 Component Names and Functions 1.3.1 Server (Front View) Page oUSB connector ( ) p3.5-inch storage bay qInlet 1.3.2 Server (Rear View) aLAN connector A ( ) bLAN connector B ( ) cRear maintenance LED ( ) Page 1.3.3 Server (Internal) 1.3.4 Baseboard Page 1.4 Standard Operations 1.4.1 Opening the Rack Door Opening the Front Door 1 Page 2 1.4.2 Turning On the Server Overview 1 2 3 4 Power switch 1.4.3 Turning Off the Server 1 2 3 4 Cautions for Turning the Power On/Off (for a Windows OS) 1.4.4 Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk Cautions Inserting the Floppy Disk 1 Ejecting the Floppy Disk 1.4.5 Inserting and Ejecting a CD-ROM Cautions for Handling CD-ROM Drive Cautions for Handling CD-ROMs Inserting the CD-ROM 1 2 3 4 Ejecting the CD-ROM Overview 1.5 Workflow Start operations Use the following workflow from server installation to start of operation. Installing the server OS installation Page Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.1 Preparation on the Server 2.1.1 Installing Internal Options Cautions for Installing an Expansion Card Cautions for Installing an Optional SCSI Device Cautions for Installing a Memory Module Edition or Windows 2000 Advanced Server "Boot.ini" file description example LAN Cable 2.1.2 Hardware Settings BIOS Setup Utility 1 2 3 SCSI Setup Utility 2.2 Selecting the Installation Method Installation Using ServerStart Installation While Maintaining the Established RAID Environment Installation Using ServerStart While Maintaining the Existing Partitions 2.3 Precautions on Installation Read the following notes before starting OS installation. 2.3.1 Installation Partition Size 2.3.2 Notes on Configuring RAID Hardware Configuration Checking before OS Installation 2.3.3 Notes on a Multiple LAN Adapter Configuration 2.3.4 Cautions for Using ServerStart 2.3.5 Expansion Cards Supported by ServerStart 2.3.6 Cautions for Manual Installation Cautions for Configuring a Disk Array with an Onboard SCSI Array Controller Free Space Required for Installation Cautions on Restarting 2.4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer 2.4.1 Installing ServerStart 2 Page 8 9 10 2.4.2 Uninstalling ServerStart 1 2 some operating systems). 3 Page Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart This chapter explains how to install the OS in the server using ServerStart. 3.1 Guided Mode 3.1.1 Starting Up the Guided Mode 2 Page Page 10 3.1.2 Open/create a Configuration File 3.1.3 RAID wizard 1 2 3.1.4 Disk wizard Create and format hard disk partitions. 1 The [Disk Overview] window appears. 2 Add a partition Remove a partition Modify the partition configuration 3 3.1.5 OS Installation Wizard 1 2 3 Page Page Page 3.1.6 Application Wizard 3.1.7 Close/save the Configuration File 1 2 3.1.8 Starting OS Installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 Page 3.2 Preconfiguration Mode 3.2.1 Starting Up the Preconfiguration Mode 1 When the CD has been copied on Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Professional When Windows NT is used, or if the CD has not been copied Page Page 3.2.2 Configure Settings in Wizards 3.2.3 Close/save the Configuration File 3.2.4 Starting OS Installation 2 click [OK]. Page 3.3 Expert Mode 3.3.1 Starting Up the Expert Mode Page 3.3.2 Disk Manager 3.3.3 OS Installation Wizard 10 3.3.4 Application Wizard 3.3.5 Starting OS Installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Page 3.4 Remote Installation ServerStart supports remote installation. Target server PXE server 3.4.1 Overview of Remote Installation Page 3.4.2 System Requirements for Remote Resource/PXE Servers Remote Resource/PXE Server Requirements Checking Server Free Space 3.4.3 Preparation of the PXE Server (When the PXE Server is Used) Starting the DHCP Service 1 Page Page Page Page Page Page 3 3.4.4 Preparation of Remote Resources 1 2 3 3.4.5 Starting Remote Installation Using a PXE Server Checking the Network Startup (PXE) Setting Checking the MAC Address of the Onboard LAN Creating a Configuration File Starting Installation Page Page 8 9 10 11 3.4.6 Starting Remote Installation Using a Remote Resource Server Configuring a Remote Floppy 1 2 Checking Remote Resources 1 and press the [Enter] key. Starting Installation 2 When the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with the server is used Page Page 3.5 Installation on Multiple (the Second and Subsequent) Servers 3.5.1 Preparation for Installation Required Software Preparatory Procedure 3.5.2 Installation in Guided Mode 3.5.3 Installation in Preconfiguration Mode 1 When the CD has been copiedon Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Professional When Windows NT is used, or if the CD has not been copied 2 3 floppy disk drive and click [Start here to configuration file]. The [Open ServerStart Configuration File] window appears. 4 Page Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.1 Creating Driver Disks Preparation for Creating Driver Disks Manual OS Installation 4.1.1 Required Driver Disks The driver disks to be created differ depending on the OS to be installed. For Windows Server 2003 For Windows 2000 Server 4.1.2 How to Create Driver Disks Starting ServerStart 1 2 Page Page 4.2 Starting Manual Installation This section explains the procedures for installing the OS manually. 4.2.1 Installing Windows Server 2003 1 2 5 channel card driver. 6 procedures. 7 4.2.2 Installing Windows 2000 Server 1 2 3 procedures. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4.2.3 Installing Linux 4.3 Installing the LAN Driver 4.3.1 Installing the LAN Driver (Windows Server 2003) 2 Updating LAN Drivers 1 2 3 5 4 4.3.2 Installing the LAN Driver (Windows 2000 Server) Page When a LAN Card is Added 4.3.3 Latest Drivers Page Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting 5.1.1 How to Obtain Memory Dump For Windows Server 2003 Checking Hard Disk Free Space Memory Dump File Setting 1 2 3 4 Page Page 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5.1.2 How to Obtain Memory Dump For Windows 2000 Server Checking Hard Disk Free Space Memory Dump File Setting 1 2 3 4 Page Page Page Page 5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recover y 5.2.1 Creating the Automated System Recovery (ASR) Set For Windows Server 2003 5.2.2 Creating a System Recovery Disk For Windows 2000 Server 5.3 Storing the System Setting Information Preparation for Using Server Management Tools Operations after OS Installation 5.3.1 How to Store the BIOS Information Store the BIOS information according to the following procedures. 1 floppy disk drive. 2 1 2 3 4 5.4 Creating Maintenance Tools 5.4.1 Creating a DOS Floppy Disk Starting ServerStart 1 2 Page 5.4.2 Creating a Hardware Configuration Tool Page 5.5 Notes Before Operating the Server 5.5.1 Updating the System Windows Update 5.5.2 Auto-run Function from CD-ROM Drives 1 5.5.3 Drive Letter Assignment in Expert Mode 5.5.4 Notes on Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) UPS Shutdown Time Setting Power Supply Control by UPS 2 [Enter] key. 2 3 5.5.6 Other Notes on Operation 5.6 LAN Driver Advanced Setup Use Intel PROSet for LAN driver advanced setup. 5.6.1 Intel PROSet Intel PROSet Installation 1 5.6.2 Cautions for PG-1852/1862/188x/189xLAN Driver V8.3 Event Log 5.6.3 Teaming Function Teaming Configuration Procedure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5.6.4 VLAN 5 VLAN Setup Procedure 1 2 3 5.6.5 Local Address Setting 1 2 3 5.6.6 Jumbo Frame 1 2 3 Page Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools 6.1 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] Page 6.2 Solving Problems Early [DSNAP] Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.1 Before Installing Internal Options The following types of internal options can be installed on this server. Page 7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover 7.2.1 How to Remove the Top Cover Page 9 10 How to Attach the Top Cover To attach the top cover, simply reverse procedures in "7.2.1 How to Remove the Top Cover" (pg.166). Top cover 7.3 Installing a CPU The server can have up to two CPUs by adding an optional CPU. CPU socket 0 is installed with a CPU by default. Install an additional CPU in CPU socket 1. 7.3.1 Where to Install CPUs 7.3.2 Installable CPUs and Notes 7.3.3 How to Install a CPU This section explains how to install a CPU. 2 3 4 Slide the socket lever to the side and lift it slowly. 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3.4 Defective CPU Disconnection Function Removing the Defective CPU 7.4 Installing Memory Modules 7.4.1 Where to Install the Memory Modules Installation Order 7.4.2 Installable Memory Modules and Notes Installable Memory Modules Contents of the Optional Memory Package Notes on Installing Memory Modules 7.4.3 How to Install/Remove Memory Modules 2 3 4 5 6 7 7.4.4 Defective Memory Disconnection Function Replacing the Defective Memory 7.5 Installing Expansion Cards [Rear] 7.5.1 Where to Install an Expansion Card PCI Slot Specifications The table below shows the PCI slot specifications. 7.5.2 Installable Expansion Cards and Notes Installable Expansion Cards Up to two expansion cards listed on the following table can be installed in the server. Location and Order of Expansion Card Installation Notes on Installation 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 7.5.3 How to Install an Expansion Card 2 3 4 5 6 extension slot cover with the screw. 7 8 9 How to Remove an Expansion Card 7.6 Installing an Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit This section explains the procedure for installing a CD-ROM drive. 7.6.1 Installable Internal CD-ROM Drive Units Installable Internal CD-ROM Drive Units The following internal CD-ROM drive unit can be installed on this server. 7.6.2 How to Install an Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit Page Page 7.7 Installing an Internal Hard Disk Unit This section explains the procedure for installing internal hard disk units. 7.7.1 Where to Install Internal Hard Disk Units Installation Order SCSI-ID Setting 7.7.2 Installable Internal Hard Disk Units Installable Internal Hard Disk Units 7.7.3 How to Install an Internal Hard Disk Unit 1 2 the server. 3 4 Page Page 7.8 Installing a Power Supply Unit 7.8.1 Where to Install the Power Supply Unit 7.8.2 Installable Power Supply Unit 7.8.3 How to Install a Power Supply Unit 1 2 3 Page 7.8.4 Replacing a Power Supply Unit when the Redundant Function is Enabled Power Supply Unit LED Status Replacing the Power Supply Unit 1 2 3 4 7.9 Replacing System Fans 7.10 Connection of Optional Devices This section explains connection of optional devices. Connect a hard disk cabinet as shown in the figure below. 7.10.1C onnecting External SCSI Options Connection of a Backup Cabinet Connection of Other External SCSI Options Notes on SCSI Options Do not use the same setting for different devices. Select the SCSI cable for connecting the SCSI device depending on usage. Page Page Page Page Jumper Settings The jumper settings are as follows. 1 2 3 8.2 BIOS Setup Utility This section explains settings for the BIOS Setup Utility and items regarding each setting. 8.2.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility The following explains how to start and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. How to Start the BIOS Setup Utility 1 The roles of the keys used for using the BIOS Setup Utility are as follows. How to Exit the BIOS Setup Utility 2 3 [Enter] key. 8.2.2 Main Menu 8.2.3 Primary Master Submenu 8.2.4 Boot Options Submenu Appears when [Boot Options] is selected from the [M ain] menu. Sets system startup options. Boot Sequence Submenu Sets the order of selected drives to boot the OS. 8.2.5 Advanced Menu Configures peripheral and PCI devices. 8.2.6 Peripheral Configuration Submenu 8.2.7 PCI Configuration Submenu Appears when [PCI Configuration] is selected from the [Advanced] menu. Configures the PCI device. Ethernet on Board Submenu Configures the PCI slots. PCI Slot 1 and PCI Slot 2 have the same setting values. PCI Device, Embedded LSI SCSI 1020 Submenu Configures the SCSI controller on the baseboard. PCI IRQ Configuration Submenu 8.2.8 Advanced System Configuration Submenu CPU Settings Submenu Configures the CPUs. 8.2.9 Power On/Off Submenu Appears when [Power On/Off] is selected from the [Advanced] menu. Configures power On/Off settings. 8.2.10Security Menu Configures the security features. Page 8.2.11Server Menu Configures the server settings. Page 8.2.12IPMI Submenu 8.2.13CPU Status Submenu 8.2.14Memory Status Submenu 8.2.15LAN Setting Submenu Appears when [LAN Setting] is selected from the [Server] menu. 8.2.16 Console Redirection Submenu Page 8.2.17Exit Menu Exits BIOS Setup. 8.3 SCSI Setup Utility List area 4 8.3.1 Starting and Exiting the SCSI Setup Utility The following explains how to start and exit the SCSI Setup Utility. 1 2 Page 8.3.2 Main Menu Page 8.3.3 Boot Adapter List Menu Configures startups from the SCSI adapter. Select this menu from the header of the [Main] menu. 8.3.4 Global Properties Menu Configures SCSI BOIS operation during POST. Select this menu from the header of the [Main] menu. 8.3.5 Adapter Properties Menu PRIMERGY RX200 S2 Users Guide 8.3.6 Device Properties Submenu Configures devices connected to SCSI adapters. Sets the maximum transfer rate the host adapter supports. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPTBIOS-IMx.xx.xx Device Properties 8.3.7 RAID Properties Submenu Sets an array configured with the onboard SCSI array controller. Creating a Disk Array Only a RAID1 disk array can be created with the onboard SCSI array controller. 1 2 3 F3 - Keep Data (Create 2 disk array) Delete - Erase Disk (Create 2 to 6 disk array) 4 5 6 1 2 3 menu] and press the [Enter] key. 8.3.8 Formatting hard disks physically Performing Physical Formatting 1 2 the [Enter] key. A:\SMTOOL\>ASPIFMT.EXE The SCSI Low-Level Format Utility starts up. Page Page Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.1 Daily Maintenance 9.1.1 Checking the Server Condition Checking Each LED Server Monitoring Tool (ServerView) 9.1.2 Cleaning Cleaning the Server Interior Cleaning the Keyboard Page Page 9.2 Troubleshooting 9.2.1 Hardware Troubleshooting Server Display Page 9.2.2 Error Messages This section explains the error messages on this server. POST Error Messages Page Page Page Server Management Tools Error Messages 9.2.3 Software Troubleshooting Trouble at a ServerStart Startup screen. Trouble during OS Installation configuration. Page Page Event Log Errors after Installation Cannot Collect the Memory Dump (Windows Server 2003/Windows 2000 Server) When the Server is Turned on, a Message is Recorded in the ServerView Event Log. Restore the System 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Time Display in Linux OS Environment 9.3 System Event Log To operate system event log, use Server Management Tools. 9.3.1 How to Use Server Management Tools Starting Server Management Tools Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 1 floppy disk drive. The power can be turned off when the DOS prompt is displayed. The system will boot from the floppy disk and the DOS prompt is displayed. 2 1 FUJITSU SIEMENS COMPUTERS 9.3.2 Viewing the System Event Log 1 4 2 3 9.3.3 Saving/Deleting the System Event Log 9.4 Security 9.4.1 Hardware Security 9.4.2 Security against Unauthorized Use Password Types Setting a Password 2 3 1 2 3 4 9.4.3 Security When Disposing the Server Notes regarding the Deletion of Data from the Hard Disk When Disposing or Transferring the Server 9.5 Backup 9.5.1 Importance of Backups 9.5.2 Backup Devices, Software and Their Operations Notes on Operating Backups Page 9.6 Restoring the System 9.6.1 For Windows Server 2003 1 2 3 9.6.2 For Windows 2000 Server 1 2 3 9.7 Reinstalling the OS This section explains the procedure for reinstalling the OS. 9.7.1 Checking before OS Reinstallation Removing the Optional Devices Deletion of Data from the Disc 9.8 Changing OS Settings 9.8.1 For Windows Server 2003 9.8.2 For Windows 2000 Server Page 6 7 8 9.9 Maintenance Service 9.9.1 Maintenance Service Non-durable Components 9.9.2 Contacting Maintenance Support 9.10 Maintenance & Notes This section explains the details of the maintenance & Notes. 9.10.1H ard disk failure is detected 1 2 3 4 5 9.10.2O peration after Baseboard Replacement 9.10.3R ebuild Operation by Automatic Recovery of HDD 9.10.4N otes on Use of Domain Controller Function 9.10.5N ote on System Event Log during Power-ON Appendix A Server Specifications A Server Specifications This section explains the specifications for the server. table: Server Specifications - Diskless Type PRIMERGY RX200 S2 Users Guide Appendix B Specifications for Internal Options B.1 CPU Specifications CPU (1) Heat sink (1) B.2 Memory Specifications DIMM (2) B.3 Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit Specifications CD-ROM ATAPI (1) B.4 Internal Hard Disk Unit Specifications Internal hard disk unit (1) table: Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit Specifications B.5 Power Cord Selection For the United States and Canada For the United Kingdom C Remote Control Function and Console Redirection C.1 Connecting the Server to a PC Connect the server to a PC using a cross cable. C.2 Operating the Remote Control Utility The following explains how to operate the Remote Control Utility Connection 2 Remote [Enter] The following message appears. 3 Remote [Enter] The following menu appears. The "State" line in the message will show either of the following. C.3 Switching between Functions Switching from Console Redirection to the Remote Control Function 1 press the [Shift] + [8] keys. Switching from the Remote Control Function to Console Redirection D Recycling This section explains how to recycle this server. Disposing of the Server Disposing of Used-up Batteries Disposing of Liquid Crystal Displays Page Index A B C D G H I J K O P R S T U V W