Main
Areas Covered
Before Reading This Manual
Trademarks
For Your Safety...
Data Backup
Advanced Safety Measures
Remarks
Warning Descriptions
Symbols
Key Descriptions / Operations
Entering Commands (Keys)
Screen Shots and Figures
The following expressions and abbreviations are used throughout this manual.
Consecutive Operations
Consecutive operations are described by connecting them with arrows ().
Server Types
Reference Information
Software Manuals
Latest Information about Software Provided with This Server
Warning and Caution Labels
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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 Tool
Chapter 7 Installing Hardware Options
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities
8.3 SCSI Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance
9.1 Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
9.2 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
9.3 System Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
9.6 Restoring the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Appendix
Chapter 1
Overview
1.1 TX200 S2
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1.2 Supplied Software
Using ServerStart
1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart
Installing ServerStart
Installing ServerStart
1.2.2 High Reliability Tools
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1.2.3 Installing High Reliability Tools
1.3 Component Names and Functions
This section explains the component names and functions of the server and baseboard.
1.3.1 Server (Front View)
aDrive cover key
bSystem identification LED
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Inside the Hard Disk Cover
Hard disk cover
a3.5-inch storage bay
bHard disk access display LED ( )
cHard disk failure LED ( )
1.3.2 Server (Rear View)
aPower supply unit
bOutlet (on the standard power supply only)
cInlet
dMain switch (on the standard power supply only)
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nLAN (10/100/1000BASE-T) port ( )
LED
oSide cover lock
1.3.3 Server (Internal)
1.3.4 Baseboard
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1.4 Standard Operations
1.4.1 Sliding the Drive Cover
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1.4.2 Opening the Rack Door
Overview
Opening the Rear Door
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1.4.3 Turning On the Server
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1.4.4 Turning Off the Server
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1.4.5 Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk
Cautions
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1.4.6 Inserting and Ejecting a CD-ROM
Cautions for Handling CD-ROMs
Cautions for Handling Drives
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Overview
1.5 Workflow
Start operations
To start the server operation, perform the following procedures.
Installing the server
OS installation
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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
2.1.2 Hardware Settings
BIOS Setup Utility
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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
Array Configuration
Checking before OS Installation
2.3.3 Notes on a Multiple LAN Adapter Configuration
2.3.4 Cautions for Using ServerStart
Operating ServerStart
Ejecting the CD-ROM
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2.3.5 Expansion Cards Supported by ServerStart
2.3.6 Cautions for Manual Installation
Notes on Using a RAID Card
Free Space Required for Installation
Cautions on Restarting
2.4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer
2.4.1 Installing ServerStart
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2.4.2 Uninstalling ServerStart
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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
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3.1.2 Open/create a Configuration File
3.1.3 RAID Wizard
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3.1.4 Disk Wizard
Create and format hard disk partitions.
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The [Disk Overview] window appears.
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3.1.5 OS Installation Wizard
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3.1.6 Application Wizard
3.1.7 Close/save the Configuration File
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3.1.8 Start OS Installation
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3.2 Preconfiguration Mode
3.2.1 Starting Up the Preconfiguration Mode
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For Windows NT, or if the ServerStart CD-ROM has not been copied to the computer
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3.2.2 Configure Settings in Wizards
3.2.3 Close/save the Configuration File
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3.2.4 Starting OS Installation
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click [OK].
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3.3 Expert Mode
3.3.1 Starting Up the Expert Mode
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3.3.2 Disk Manager
3.3.3 OS Installation Wizard
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3.3.4 Application Wizard
3.3.5 Start OS Installation
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3.4 Remote Installation
ServerStart supports remote installation.
3.4.1 Overview of Remote Installation
Installation Method
Target server
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
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Setting TFTP
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3.4.4 Preparation of Remote Resources
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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
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3.4.6 Starting Remote Installation Using a Remote Resource Server
Configuring a Remote Floppy
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Checking Remote Resources
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When the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with the server is used
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When the remote floppy is used
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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
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When the CD has been copied on Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Professional
When Windows NT is used or CD has not been copied
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floppy disk drive and click [Start here to configuration file].
The [Open ServerStart Configuration File] window appears.
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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
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4.2 Starting Manual Installation
This section explains the procedures for installing the OS manually.
4.2.1 Installing Windows Server 2003
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channel card driver.
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procedure.
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4.2.2 Installing Windows 2000 Server
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procedures.
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When Service Pack 4 is applied
When Service Pack 4 is not applied
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4.2.3 Installing Linux
4.3 Installing the LAN Driver
4.3.1 Installing the LAN Driver (Windows Server 2003)
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Updating LAN Drivers
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4.3.2 Installing the LAN Driver (Windows 2000 Server)
When a LAN Card is Added
4.3.3 Latest Drivers
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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
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5.1.2 How to Obtain Memory Dump For Windows 2000 Server
Checking Hard Disk Free Space
Memory Dump File Setting
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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 Configuration Information
Preparation for Using Server Management Tools
Cautions
5.3.1 How to Store the BIOS Information
Store the BIOS information according to the following procedures.
Storing procedure is completed. The server can now be turned off safely.
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floppy disk drive.
5.3.2 How to Recover the BIOS Information
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5.4 Creating Maintenance Tools
5.4.1 Creating a DOS Floppy Disk
Starting ServerStart
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5.4.2 Creating a Hardware Configuration Tool
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5.5 Notes Before Operating the Server
This section explains the settings required before starting to operate the server.
5.5.1 Updating the System
Windows Update
5.5.2 Auto-run Function from CD-ROM Drives
5.5.3 Drive Letter Assignment in Expert Mode
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5.5.4 Notes on Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
UPS Shutdown Time Setting
Power Supply Control by UPS
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5.5.6 Other Notes on Operation
Unnecessary Files
Notes on 24-hour Operation
5.6 LAN Driver Advanced Setup [BACS]
5.6.1 BACS Installation
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5.6.2 VLAN Setup Procedure
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5.7 LAN Driver Advanced Setup [Intel PROSet]
5.7.1 Intel PROSet Installation
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5.7.2 Notes on Referring to the Intel PROSet Help Topics
5.7.3 Cautions for PG-1852/1862/188x/189xLAN Driver V8.3
Event Log
5.7.4 Teaming Function
Teaming Configuration Procedure
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used.
For Windows Server 2003
5.7.5 VLAN
VLAN Configuration Procedure
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used.
For Windows Server 2003
5.7.6 Local Address Setting
5.7.7 Jumbo Frame
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Chapter 6
High Reliability Tool
6.1 RAID Management Tool [Global Array Manager]
6.1.1 Installing RAID Management Tool (Global Array Manager)
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When an error screen appears after installation (Windows Server 2003 only)
6.1.2 Settings when using RAID Management Tool in Linux
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6.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView]
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6.3 Solving Problems Early [DSNAP]
Chapter 7
Installing Hardware Options
This chapter explains how to install and remove the various hardware options.
7.1 Before Installing Hardware Options
The following types of hardware options can be installed in this server.
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7.2 Removing and Attaching Covers
7.2.1 Removing Covers
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Installing Covers
7.2.2 Removing the Top Cover of the Rackmount Type
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Attaching the Top Cover
7.3 Installing a CPU
The server can have up to two CPUs by adding an optional CPU.
7.3.1 Where to Install CPUs
7.3.2 Installable CPUs and Notes
Installable CPUs
Notes on Installation
7.3.3 How to Install a CPU
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7.3.4 Defective CPU Disconnection Function
Replacing the Defective CPU
7.4 Installing Memory Modules
7.4.1 Where to Install the Memory Module
7.4.2 Installable Memory Modules and Notes
Installable Memory Modules
Notes When Installing Memory
7.4.3 How to Install Memory Module
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7.4.4 Defective Memory Disconnection Function
Replacing the Defective Memory
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7.5 Installing an Expansion Card
This section explains the types of expansion card, notes and installation procedures.
7.5.1 Where to Install an Expansion Card
The server has five PCI slots to accommodate up to five expansion cards.
7.5.2 Installable Expansion Cards and Notes on Installation
Installable Expansion Cards
Up to five expansion cards listed on the following table can be installed in the server.
Order of Expansion Card Installation
Notes on Installing Expansion Cards
Internal Hard Disk Unit is Connected
Baseboard
Installing the Remote Service Board
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7.5.3 How to Install an Expansion Card
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and install the expansion card to the PCI board.
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7.6 Installing Internal Hard Disk Units
This section explains how to install internal hard disk units.
7.6.1 Where to Install Internal Hard Disk Units
[Inside]
7.6.2 Installable Internal Hard Disk Units and Notes
Installable Internal Hard Disk Units
Notes
SCSI ID and Order of Installation
Install internal hard disk units in the following order.
Connections
[RAID Ctrl 2-Channel 128MB w/ BBU (PG-142E3)]
7.6.3 How to Install the Internal Hard Disk Unit
7.6.4 How to Remove the Internal Hard Disk Unit
7.6.5 Replacing the Failed Internal Hard Disk Unit
7.7 Installing 5-inch Internal Options
[Inside]
Install 5-inch internal devices in 5-inch storage bays.
7.7.1 Where to Install 5-inch Internal Devices
5 inch storage bay
7.7.2 Installable 5-inch Internal Devices and Notes
Installable 5-inch Internal Devices
[Rack mount type]
Bay Locations and SCSI IDs
Connections
[Onboard SCSI connector]
[Internal hard disk unit bay conversion kit]
7.7.3 How to Install the 5-inch Internal Device
[SCSI Ctrl U160(PG-128)]
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For SCSI IDs of devices, refer to " Installable 5-inch Internal Devices" (pg.215).
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When adding one 5-inch internal device
When adding two 5-inch internal devices
7.7.4 How to Install the Internal Hard Disk Unit Bay Conversion Kit
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[Internal hard disk unit bay conversion kit - Rear]
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7.8 Installing a Parallel Port
7.8.1 How to Install a Parallel Port
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7.9 Connecting External SCSI Devices
This section explains connection of external SCSI devices.
7.9.1 Connecting a Hard Disk Cabinet
7.9.2 Connecting External SCSI Devices
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8.1 Switch Settings
The BIOS password setting can be deleted through the switch block settings.
Switch block
8.1.1 Switch Location and Settings
Switch Location
8.2 BIOS Setup Utility
8.2.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility
How to Start the BIOS Setup Utility
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The roles of the keys used for setting the BIOS Setup Ut ility are as follows:
How to Exit the BIOS Setup Utility
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To save configuration changes before exiting:
To exit without saving configuration changes:
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key.
8.2.2 Main Menu
8.2.3 IDE Drive Submenu
Sets the type and operating mode for connected IDE devices.
8.2.4 Boot Options Submenu
Sets system startup options.
8.2.5 Advanced Menu
The [Advanced] menu sets the peripheral device and PCI device options.
8.2.6 Peripheral Configuration Submenu
Configures the serial port, parallel port, etc.
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8.2.7 PCI Configuration Submenu
Configures the PCI device.
8.2.8 Advanced System Configuration Submenu
This menu performs CPU, memory and USB related settings.
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8.2.9 Power On/Off Submenu
Configures power On/Off settings.
8.2.10IPMI Submenu
Configures server management settings.
8.2.11Security Menu
The [Security] menu sets the security options.
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8.2.12Server Menu
The [Server] menu sets the server options.
CPU Status Submenu
This submenu sets whether or not to allow the use of the installed CPU.
This submenu sets whether or not to allow the use of the installed memory.
Memory Status Submenu
Console Redirection Submenu
This submenu configures detailed settings for console redirection.
RomPilot Submenu
The RomPilot is a remote console BIOS extended function. This server cannot use this.
8.2.13Exit Menu
This menu exits the BIOS Setup Utility.
Select the option for handling BIOS settings when exiting the utility.
8.3 SCSI Setup Utility
8.3.1 Starting and Exiting the SCSI Setup Utility
How to Start the SCSI Setup Utility
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How to Exit the SCSI Setup Utility
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To save configuration changes before exiting:
8.3.2 Main Menu
The [Main] menu is displayed when you start the SCSI Setup Utility.
8.3.3 Boot Adapter List
8.3.4 Global Properties
8.3.5 Adapter Properties
Device Properties Submenu
RAID Properties Submenu
8.3.6 Formatting Hard Disks Physically
Chapter 9
Operation and Maintenance
9.1 Daily Maintenance
9.1.1 Checking the Server Condition
Checking Each LED
Server Monitoring Tool (ServerView)
Replacing a PSU or System Fan when the Power Supply Conversion Kit is Used
9.1.2 Cleaning
Cleaning the Server
[CPU fan] [System fan]
On: Nomal Off: Failure or uninstalled
Cleaning the Server Interior
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9.2 Troubleshooting
9.2.1 Hardware Troubleshooting
Server
or ServerView issues a notification of a temperature warning such as by a popup message.
Display
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SCSI Device (Internal/External)
9.2.2 Error Messages
POST Error Messages
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Server Management Tools Error Messages
9.2.3 Software Troubleshooting
Trouble at a ServerStart Startup
screen.
Trouble during OS Installation
configuration.
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Event Log Errors after Installation
Cannot Collect the Memory Dump
Restoring the System
Failed in Remote Installation
SNMP Service does not Startup
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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
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A:\SMTOOL\>IPMIVIEW.EXE The menu window of Server Management Tools appears.
The power can be turned off when the DOS prompt is displayed.
Exiting Server Management Tools
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9.3.2 Viewing the System Event Log
9.3.3 Saving/Deleting the System Event Log
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9.4 Security
9.4.1 Hardware Security
Rack Type
9.4.2 Security against Unauthorized Use
Password Types
Setting a Password
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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
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9.6 Restoring the System
9.6.1 For Windows Server 2003
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9.6.2 For a Windows 2000 Server
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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
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9.8.2 For a Windows 2000 Server
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9.9 Maintenance Service
9.9.1 Maintenance Service
Maintenance Support Period
Non-durable Components
9.9.2 Contacting Maintenance Support
Appendix
AServer Specifications
A Server Specifications
This section explains the specifications for the server.
A.1 Diskless Type
table: Server Specifications - Diskless Type Item Functions and Specifications
A.2 SCSI Type
table: Server Specifications - SCSI Type Item Functions and Specifications
B Specifications for Hardware Options
B.1 CPU
B.2 Memory
B.3 Internal Hard Disk Units
Hard disk unit (1)
B.4 Internal Hard Disk Unit Bay Conversion Kit
Internal hard disk unit bay conversion kit (1) SCSI cable (1) "Cautions for Handling" (1)
B.5 Power Cord Selection
For the United States and Canada
For the United Kingdom
C Using the Server Management Port
C.1 Configuring the Server Management Port
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C.2 Connecting the Server to a PC
[PC - Rear]
C.3 Configuring the Terminal Software (PC)
Port Configuration
[Server - Rear]
C.4 Remote Power Supply Control
The following window appears. The server can be reset, restarted, or turned off.
The following window appears. The server can be turned on.
D Recycling
This section explains how to recycle this server.
Disposing of the Server
Disposing of Used-up Batteries
Disposing of Liquid Crystal Displays
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