Configuring the server | Fujitsu RX600 guide

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Configuring the server

5.3Configuring the server

This section contains information about configuring the server and installing the operating system.

IMake sure that the energy saving functions are disabled in the BIOS Setup during server operation.

5.3.1Configuring onboard SAS RAID controller

You can configure the RAID either before or during ServerStart. Using Server- Start is recommended.

The onboard SAS RAID controllers are configured either with the WEBBIOS Configuration Utility (call with CTRL-H during BIOS POST) or with the Server- Start disc 1 using ServerViewRAID.

More information can be found in the controller documentation on the Server- Books DVD under “Controllers”.

IDescriptions of operating systems not covered in the RAID controller manual are provided in the corresponding readme files on the driver CDs.

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Fujitsu RX600 manual Configuring the server, Configuring onboard SAS RAID controller

Contents

Primergy RX600 S4 Server Comments… Suggestions… Corrections… Copyright and TrademarksCertified documentation according to DIN EN ISO Contents Controls and indicators Contents Incorrect date and time Page Concept and target groups for this manual Preface Documentation overview Preface Documentation overview Features Customer Self Service CSSFurther sources of information System board Features PrefaceHot-plug PCI slots Hard disk drives Accessible drives/components Power supplyCooling RX600 S4 IRMC S2 with integrated service LAN port Features Preface Server management ServerStart Service and support Features Preface ServerView Remote Management Technical data Electrical data hot-plug power supply unitNotational conventions Technical data Compliance with regulations and standardsMechanical values Ventilation clearance WeightAmbient conditions Noise levelPage Overview of the installation steps Overview of the installation steps Important information Safety instructions Safety instructions Installation and operationBefore starting up Important information Safety instructions Batteries Working with CDs/DVDs and CD/DVD drives Laser informationNever remove parts of the CD/DVD drive casing ESD label Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices CE conformity CE conformityOther important information FCC Class a Compliance Statement Transporting the server Transporting the server Operating manual Environmental protection Returns, recycling and disposal Labels on plastic casing partsPage Hardware installation Minimum acclimatization timeHours Unpacking the server Unpacking the server Hardware installation Rack installation/removal of serverRack requirements Primecenter Rack Rack installation/removal of server DataCenter Rack3rd party rack Mechanical requirements RX600 S4 Rack installation/removal of server Mounting in the Primecenter Rack Mounting the telescopic rails in the Primecenter Rack Installation in 3rd party racks Installation in the DataCenter Rack Inserting the server Inserting the server Following steps can then be carried out by one person only Securing the server Rack installation/removal of serverHardware installation Ports on the front Connecting devices to the server Ports on the left side of the rear Connecting devices to the server There are further ports at the rear right, see figure Connecting the server to the mains Connecting the server to the mains Securing the power cord in the cable clamp Connecting the monitor Disconnecting cables Connecting cables Controls and indicators Starting up and operationFront of server Front overall view Controls Starting up and operation Indicators on the control panel CSS Controls and indicators ServerView Local Service Display Indicators on an HDD module Indicators on the HDD modules Fan indicator Meaning Indicator on the fan modules Rear of server LAN indicators CSS indicator rear right CSS indicator Global Error indicator rear right Global Error indicator ID indicator and ID button rear right ID indicator and ID button Indicators on the power supply units right power supply unit Indicators on the hot-plug power supply units Switching the server on Switching the server on and offSystem already installed Starting up for the first time Switching the server off Switching the server on and offSpecified switch-on time/switch-off time Ring Indicator Configuring onboard SAS RAID controller Configuring the server Configuration with ServerStart Configuring the serverServerStart advantages Configuration without ServerStart Cleaning the serverConfiguring onboard SAS RAID controller Installing the operating systemPage Mechanical access protection Bios Setup security functionsProperty and data protection Page Power-on indicator remains unlit Troubleshooting and tipsPower cable incorrectly connected Power supply overloaded Screen remains blank Server switches itself off Flickering stripes on monitor screen Troubleshooting and tipsNo screen display or display drifts Monitor does not support the set horizontal frequency RAID controller configuration incorrect Drives reported as dead when starting systemIncorrect date and time Incorrect date and time Error message on screen RAID controller is not configured for this driveAdded drive reported as defective Page CSS components Replacing the hot-plug power supply unit Hot-plug componentsHot-plug components CSS components Unlocking and removing the power supply unit Replacing hot-plug CPU fans Unlocking fan module left and removing it Replacing hot-plug main memory fans Open the housing cover see Opening/closing the housing on Close the housing cover see Opening/closing the housing on Hot-plug hard disk drives Handling hard disk drives and HDD modules Removing the dummy module Removing/installing the dummy module Unlocking the HDD module Installing/removing the HDD module Unlocking the HDD module Pushing the HDD module into the slot Installing the HDD module Lock the HDD module Removing the HDD module Vcaution Hot-plug expansion cards Slots with and without hot-plug functionality Removing a hot-plug expansion card Deactivating, unlocking and removing the board Removing the expansion card from the removal tool Removing expansion card from the removal tool Removing engaging hooks from the removal tool Removing engaging hooks Removing the retaining plate from the removal tool Removing a dummy module Operating manual 103 Operating the expansion card Replacing a memory module Replacement of non-hot-plug components Open the server see Opening/closing the housing on Replacement of non-hot-plug components Example Removing memory board a Removing the memory board in question Removing the memory board cover Identify the slot on the memory board Removing a defective memory module Removing a memory module Inserting a memory module Installing a new memory module Placing the cover on the memory board Reinstalling the memory board in question Operating manual 113 Opening/closing the housing Opening/closing the housing Abbreviations Abbreviations EIA ICM LUN Abbreviations PS/2 RoHSRoMB Scsi Page Index Bios 91, 96 Index LAN Reset button Return of devices