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Before Reading This Manual

Chapter 1

Overview

Chapter 2

Checking before OS Installation

Chapter3

OS Installation Using ServerStart

Chapter4

Manual OS Installation

Chapter5

Operations after OS Installation

Chapter 6

High Reliability Tools

Chapter 7

Installing Internal Options

Chapter 8

Configuring Hardware and Utilities

Chapter 9

Operation and Maintenance

Appendix

This section explains the notes for your safety and conventions used in this manual. Make sure

to read this section.

This chapter explains component names and basic operations of this server, as well as an

overview of the software provided with this server. In addition, the workflow, from placing the

server to starting the operation, is also described.

This chapter explains the preparation on the server and cautions necessary before OS

installation. Please read this chapter before starting installation.

This chapter explains how to install the OS in the server using ServerStart.

This chapter explains how to install the OS on the server without using ServerStart.

This chapter explains the operations to be performed after OS installation. Be sure to perform

those operations before operating the server.

For stable PRIMERGY server operations, we recommend that high reliability tools be

installed. This chapter explains the installation and necessary settings of high reliability tools.

This chapter explains how to install internal options on this server.

This chapter explains how to make the environment settings necessary to operate the server.

This chapter explains the operations that become necessary after starting to use this server as

well as daily care and maintenance.

This appendix explains the specifications for the server and internal options. It also covers

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Page 1 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Areas Covered Before Reading This Manual This section explains the notes for your safety and conventions used in this manual. Make sure to read this section. Chapter 1 Overview This chapter explains component names and basic operations of this server, as well as an overview of the software provided with this server.
Page 2: For Your Safety
Note that data protection is not guaranteed when repairs are performed. It is the customer's responsibility to maintain backup copies in advance. In case of data loss, Fujitsu assumes no liability for data maintenance or restoration and damages that occur as a result of the data loss for any reason, except for items covered under warranty.
Page 3 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Remarks ■ Warning Descriptions Various symbols are used throughout this manual. These are used to emphasize important points for your safety and that of others. The following are the symbols and their meanings. It is important to fully understand these symbols before reading this manual.
Page 4 ■ Entering Commands (Keys) Command entries are displayed in the following way: • At each blank in command line (such as pointed place above), press the [Space] key once. • When using Windows, commands are not case sensitive. • CD-ROM drive names are shown as [CD-ROM drive]. Enter your drive name according to your environment.
Page 5 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ Abbreviations The following expressions and abbreviations are used throughout this manual. table: Abbreviations of Product Names Product name Expressions and abbreviations PRIMERGY RX100 S3 This server or the server ® ™ Windows Server 2003, Standard...
Page 6: Reference Information
■ Latest Information about Software Provided with This Server For the latest information regarding ServerStart and other software provided with this server, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com). Warning and Caution Labels Warning and caution labels are found on the server.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 RX100 S3 ..........14 1.2 Supplied Software .
Page 8 3.1.4 OS Installation Wizard ........62 3.1.5 Application Wizard .
Page 9 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting ..... . 134 5.1.1 How to Obtain Memory Dump for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 x64 .
Page 10 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.1 Before Installing Internal Options ..... . 176 7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover ....178 7.2.1 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover .
Page 11 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 8.2.5 Adapter Properties ......... .227 8.2.6 Configuring and Deleting the Array System .
Page 12 B.4 Internal Hard Disk Unit Specifications ......277 B.5 Power Cord Selection ........277 C Remote Control Function and Console Redirection .
Page 13: Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview This chapter explains component names and basic operations of this server, as well as an overview of the software provided with this server. In addition, the workflow, from placing the server to starting the operation, is also described.
Page 14: Rx100 S3
Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 RX100 S3 This server has the following features. ■ High Reliability ● Disk Array System Configuration A disk array system (RAID1) can be configured using the onboard SCSI array controller. ● Hardware and Software Designed for Data Security The locks on the rack and security (password) setting in the BIOS Setup Utility protect hardware and data assets in the server against theft, ensuring data security with high reliability.
Page 15 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ Compact Design and Scalability ● Space Saving 1U Design This server is slim, with a thickness of 1U. The server, display device, keyboard, and external SCSI options fit in a 19-inch rack, which saves the installation space.
Page 16: Supplied Software
Chapter 1 Overview 1.2 Supplied Software ServerStart for supporting setup and high reliability tools for avoiding problems during server operation are supplied with this server. 1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart ServerStart is a setup support tool that helps to install PRIMERGY. It offers easy server installation and proper installation of recommended drivers.
Page 17 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ● Supporting OS Using ServerStart V5.603, the following OSs can be installed. ® • Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003, Standard Edition ® • Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003, Enterprise Edition ® • Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003, Standard x64 Edition ®...
Page 18 Chapter 1 Overview ● Toolbar In Guided Mode / Expert Mode Brings you to Brings you to Changes the size Ends ServerStart. the next page. the previous page. of icons. Brings you to Brings you up Resets the status ON/OFF of the tree display is set. the main screen.
Page 19: Network Configuration
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ Network Configuration ServerStart can configure a network at server installation. For details on available network patterns, refer to "Using ServerStart to Configure the Network". ■ Automatic Driver Installation Recommended drivers for automatically recognized expansion cards are installed with the server. This prevents possible mistakes in driver installation, such as installation of an older version or drivers which were not supplied with this server.
Page 20: High Reliability Tools
Chapter 1 Overview 1.2.2 High Reliability Tools High reliability tools are a comprehensively useful set of software for stable system operations of the server. The following tools have respective roles to manage normal operations or recovery from errors: • Server Monitoring Tools •...
Page 21 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ System Diagnosis Support Tools The system diagnosis support tool is for supporting system diagnosis during normal operation or in the event of trouble. ● Early Solution to Problems [DSNAP] DSNAP is a command line utility that collects all the failure investigation information. System file configuration information, major registry settings, and event logs can be collected easily from the command line.
Page 22: Installing High Reliability Tools
Chapter 1 Overview 1.2.3 Installing High Reliability Tools You can install all high reliability tools provided with PRIMERGY by specifying them in "Application Wizard" when the OS is installed with ServerStart. The following high reliability tools are installed. table: High reliability tool installation ServerStart new installation High Reliability Tool...
Page 23: Component Names And Functions
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 1.3 Component Names and Functions This section explains the component names and functions of the server. 1.3.1 Server (Front View) a Internal CD-ROM drive unit (optional) Reads data or programs from a CD-ROM. b 3.5-inch storage bay Contains an internal hard disk unit.
Page 24: Server (Rear View)
Chapter 1 Overview i Hard disk access display LED ( ) This LED lights green when data is being written to or read from the hard disk. j Front maintenance LED ( ) When ServerView has been installed, this LED is lit in amber at the time of the onboard SCSI array controller logical drive initialization/rebuilding, however, this is normal operation.
Page 25 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide d LAN connector B ( This is a PCI port. The applicable cable and meanings of the LEDs are the same as those for LAN connector A. e Serial port (9 pin) ( Cables of peripheral devices conforming to the RS-232C standard such as modems are plugged f Display connector (15 pin) ( A display cable is plugged in.
Page 26: Server (Internal)
Chapter 1 Overview 1.3.3 Server (Internal) [Rear] a PCI slots Install expansion cards which expands function of the server. Expansion cards with the PCI bus interface can be installed in the PCI slots. b Memory slots Contains memory. c CPU One CPU is installed by default on this server.
Page 27: Baseboard
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 1.3.4 Baseboard [Rear] [Front] a JP1 (Fixed) b JP2 (Fixed) c PCI riser card locking frame connector An expansion card locking frame is installed. d Internal power connector Connect power cables of remote service board.
Page 28 Chapter 1 Overview k CPU socket l Fan 2 connector The system fan 2 cable is plugged in. m Fan 3 connector The system fan 3 cable is plugged in. n IDE connector for CD-ROM drive / DVD-ROM drive IDE cables for optional internal CD-ROM drive / internal DVD-ROM drive are plugged in. o Fan 1 connector The system fan 1 cable is plugged in.
Page 29: Standard Operations
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 1.4 Standard Operations This section explains standard server operations, including how to turn the server on/ off and how to insert/eject a floppy disk. 1.4.1 Opening the Rack Door This section explains how to open the front and rear doors of the 40U standard rack.
Page 30 Chapter 1 Overview Turn the handle in the direction of the arrow and pull it forward. Turn and then pull ■ Opening the Rear Door Turn the rack key and pull the rack handle up.
Page 31: Turning On The Server
When operating the device outside of this operating environment, the server may operate improperly, data may be damaged, etc. Furthermore, Fujitsu cannot be held responsible for any related damage, malfunction, or loss of data, etc. • The fans rotate at high speed immediately after the server is turned on, but this is not an error.
Page 32 Chapter 1 Overview Open the rack door. Make sure that the CD-ROM drives are empty. Press the power switch of the monitor and peripheral devices. Press the power switch on the front of the server. The server's power LED turns green. When the power is turned on, the server performs "POST (Power On Self Test)"...
Page 33: Turning Off The Server
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 1.4.3 Turning Off the Server • In the event of smoke or sparks, immediately unplug the power plug from the outlet. Failure to do so may lead to a fire or electric shock. • When turning off the server, be sure to follow the procedures described in this section.
Page 34: Inserting And Ejecting A Cd-Rom (Dvd-Rom)
Chapter 1 Overview ■ Cautions for Turning the Power On/Off (for a Windows OS) For the server power switch, you can specify the following operation modes depending by OS settings. • For Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64 "Do Nothing", "Prompt Input", "Standby", "Hibernation", or "Shutdown" (normally, "Shutdown" is specified).
Page 35 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ Cautions for Handling CD-ROMs • When removing the disk from the case, pull the disk up while pressing the center holder of the case as shown in the figure below. • Hold the CR-ROM on its edge to avoid contact with the disk surface.
Page 36 Chapter 1 Overview Place the CD-ROM at the center of the tray. While supporting the CD-ROM tray, push the tray until it clicks into position. Label side up CD-ROM tray If the CD-ROM is placed improperly when the tray is pushed into the unit, the CD-ROM or the drive may be damaged.
Page 37: Workflow
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 1.5 Workflow Use the following workflow from server installation to start of operation. Installing the server Referring to "Safety Precautions" and "Start Guide", install the server to a suitable place. Preparing the server - install internal options - Set hardware Referring to "2.1 Preparation on the server ", "Chapter7 Installing Internal Options", and...
Page 38 Chapter 1 Overview...
Page 39 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 ......2.2 Selecting the Installation Method .
Page 40: Chapter 2 Checking Before Os Installation
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.1 Preparation on the Server Before starting installation, install internal options to the server and perform necessary hardware settings. 2.1.1 Installing Internal Options Internal options are classified into those that must be installed before the OS installation and those that must be installed after the OS installation.
Page 41: Hardware Settings
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ Cautions for Installing a Memory Module This server supports up to 8GB of memory. However, the maximum installable size varies depending on the OS. Furthermore, since the server uses part of the memory as PCI resources, the maximum available size is limited.
Page 42: Scsi Setup Utility
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation Take the following steps in the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. Start the BIOS Setup Utility. "8.1.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility" (pg.202) 2. Select the [Peripheral Configuration] submenu from the [Advanced] menu and press the [Enter] key.
Page 43: Selecting The Installation Method
To set up multiple servers with the same model and configuration, refer to "3.5 Installation on Multiple (the Second and Subsequent) Servers" ( pg.105). Linux For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY What OS will you use? website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 44: Precautions On Installation
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.3 Precautions on Installation Read the following notes before starting OS installation. 2.3.1 Installation Partition Size For installation using ServerStart, the installation partition size can be set as follows, depending on the OS to be installed and format. table: Installation Partition Size Windows Server 2003 Available size...
Page 45: Notes On Configuring Raid
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 2.3.2 Notes on Configuring RAID Note the following limitations: ■ Hardware Configuration RAID can be configured with hard disk units connected to the SCSI controller on the baseboard. Make sure of following conditions. • Only internal hard disk units can be used. Up to two hard disk units can be installed in the server.
Page 46: Cautions For Using Serverstart
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.3.4 Cautions for Using ServerStart ■ Operating ServerStart Most ServerStart operations are performed with the mouse. Items may not be moved with the [Tab] key or cursor keys. Be sure to use the mouse when operating ServerStart. ■...
Page 47: Expansion Cards Supported By Serverstart
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 2.3.5 Expansion Cards Supported by ServerStart ServerStart supports automatic driver installation for the following expansion cards. table: Automatic Expansion Card Driver Installation Name Model Onboard FDD/IDE Onboard LAN PCI-E Onboard VGA LAN Card PG-1852 PG-1862...
Page 48: Preparation For Using Serverstart On A Client Computer
Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation 2.4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer When using the preconfiguration mode for setting installation information in advance or when creating a driver disk using the FloppyBuilder function, install ServerStart on the client computer. ●...
Page 49 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Click [OK]. The Windows installer starts and the setup window appears. Click [Next]. The [License Agreement] window appears. Select [I accept the license agreement] and click [Next]. The [User Information] window appears. Enter the user information of the software and click [Next].
Page 50 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation Disable [ServerStart - remote installation] and click [Next]. The [Ready to Install the Application] window appears. Specify whether or not to copy the contents of the CD. When you select [Yes] for "enable the use of ServerStart without CD.", you can start the preconfiguration mode on the client computer without using the CD-ROM.
Page 51: Uninstalling Serverstart
Select [Fujitsu ServerStart] and click [Remove] (or [Modify]). When the uninstallation is executed successfully, Fujitsu ServerStart is deleted. If [ServerStart - remote installation] has been installed using ServerStart, "FjPXEServer" seems undeleted. Leave it and complete the operation.
Page 52 Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation...
Page 53 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart This chapter explains how to install the OS in the server using ServerStart. 3.1 Guided Mode ....... . . 3.2 Preconfiguration Mode .
Page 54: Chapter 3 Os Installation Using Serverstart
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1 Guided Mode In guided mode, follow the wizard to specify hardware configuration and the OS to be installed, save the information necessary for installation in a configuration file, and install the OS. 3.1.1 Starting Up the Guided Mode Start up the guided mode.
Page 55 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Insert the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with the server. Make sure that "Removable media" and "A:" are selected and click [Create]. Set the ServerStart floppy disk in the write-enabled state. The network setting window for remote installation appears.
Page 56 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart When the process is completed, the [Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk] window appears. Click [Build a ServerStart Floppy Disk]. " Creation of a ServerStart floppy disk starts. When the creation is completed, the Floppy disk has "...
Page 57 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Click [Prepare & initiate an unattended installation of (OS)]. The guided mode for the selected OS starts up. Start up the wizards to set items in the following procedures. Exiting the wizard returns the display to the guided mode window.
Page 58: Open/Create A Configuration File
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.1.2 Open/create a Configuration File Open a configuration file. Or create a new one. Click [Start here to create a complete configuration file]. The [Open ServerStart Configuration File] window appears. Once a configuration file is opened, another file cannot be opened until you click [Close and save Configuration File].
Page 59: Raid And Disk Wizard
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 3.1.3 RAID and Disk Wizard Configure RAID, and create and format hard disk partitions. Click [RAID and Disk Wizard: RAID configuration and hard disk partitioning / formatting]. The [Configuration for Disks and RAID Controllers] window appears.
Page 60 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart ■ Installation While Maintaining the Established RAID Environment Select [Logical Drive View] on the [Configuration for Disks and RAID Controllers] window. Add a partition 1. Click [Add Partition]. A partition is added. Add required partitions. 2.
Page 61: Configuring Raid
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ Configuring RAID Select [Mass Storage Controller View] on the [Configuration for Disks and RAID Controllers] window. Click [Details]. As the default values are configured, confirm the settings and modify them as necessary. Add partitions as necessary.
Page 62: Os Installation Wizard
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 2. Click [Details] and modify the settings as necessary. The partition configuration is displayed. As the default values are configured, confirm the settings and modify them as necessary. 3.1.4 OS Installation Wizard Set computer information, user information, and the network protocol. ServerStart can configure multiple network patterns.
Page 63 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Enter the password in [Password for Administrator account] and [Please repeat Password] and click [Next]. If the password differs between [Password for Administrator account] and [Please repeat Pass- word], an error dialog window appears. Enter the password correctly.
Page 64 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Set items and click [Next]. When using the CD-ROM applied Service Pack 1 on Windows Server 2003, select the [(OS) including SP1] menu from the [Operating System Type] list. The [Installation Directory and Time Zone] window appears. Set items and click [Next].
Page 65 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Set items and click [Next]. The [Network Protocol] window appears.
Page 66 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Set items and click [Next]. The [Software Components] window appears.
Page 67 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide If Windows Server 2003 R2 is selected at the Computer Identification, R2 components are always copied to the hard disk. To install the components, click [Properties] and check the components to be installed. Set items and click [Next].
Page 68: Application Wizard
[>>]. Set all applications to be installed on the [Selected applications] list. Fujitsu ServerView, Broadcom Advanced Control Suite (BACS), and RAID Management Tool are always installed in guided mode. In expert mode, the selection can be released. Click [leave wizard].
Page 69: Close/Save The Configuration File
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 3.1.6 Close/save the Configuration File When settings in all wizards are completed, save the configuration file. Click [Close and save Configuration File]. The [Save ServerStart Configuration File] window appears. Click [Save As]. The configuration file is saved.
Page 70 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 1. When RAID has been configured, the system restarts. 2. If a message prompts you to insert the SCSI Array Controller Document & Tool CD V6.0L10, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK]. 3. If a message prompts you to insert the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD, insert the CD and click [OK].
Page 71: Preconfiguration Mode
If the contents of the ServerStart CD-ROM have been copied to the computer 1. Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. If the contents of the ServerStart CD-ROM have not been copied to the computer 1.
Page 72 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [FloppyBuilder]. The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears. Click [ServerStart Status Diskette]. A message prompts you to insert the floppy disk. Insert the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with the server and click [OK]. Set the ServerStart floppy disk in the write-enabled state. Creation of a ServerStart floppy disk starts.
Page 73 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Select the OS to be installed. The [Preparing the Installation] window appears.
Page 74: Configure Settings In Wizards
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.2.2 Configure Settings in Wizards Click the wizards to set items in the following procedures. For setting procedures, refer to description on guided mode wizards ("3.1.2 Open/create a Configuration File" ( pg.58) to "3.1.5 Application Wizard" ( pg.68)).
Page 75: Close/Save The Configuration File
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 3.2.3 Close/save the Configuration File When settings in all wizards are completed, save the configuration file. Click [Close and save Configuration File]. The [Save ServerStart Configuration File] window appears. Click [Save As]. The [ServerStart Session IP Settings] window appears.
Page 76: Starting Os Installation
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.2.4 Starting OS Installation Install the OS to the server using the created configuration file. During installation, do not use the mouse or keyboard unless it is necessary for installation operations. Otherwise, installation may fail. Please confirm the floppy disk drive of the USB connection has been connected before turning on the power supply of the Server.
Page 77 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 3. If a message prompts you to insert the ServerView CD-ROM, insert the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD and click [OK]. This message does not appear when the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD has been inserted already.
Page 78 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart The server setup and OS installation have been completed. Refer to "Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation" ( pg.133) and perform necessary procedures before starting server operations.
Page 79: Expert Mode
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 3.3 Expert Mode In expert mode, start up Disk Manager, format the installation partition, and install the Use the expert mode only when you want to perform installation while maintaining the existing partitions. Use the guided mode for normal installation.
Page 80 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [Click here to prepare and/or initiate an operating system installation]. The [Select the operating system to be installed] window appears. Click [Special Hints on Operating System Installation] and read the contents. Important information such as limitations on disk configuration is described. Click [MS Windows Operating Systems].
Page 81: Disk Manager
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 3.3.2 Disk Manager Start up Disk Manager and format the installation partition. Click [Use Disk Manager to partition and format your disk drives]. Disk Manager starts up. Format the OS installation partition. Select the OS installation partition and click the [Partition] menu →...
Page 82: Os Installation Wizard
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.3.3 OS Installation Wizard Set computer information, user information, and the network protocol. ServerStart can configure multiple network patterns. When configuring a domain controller, refer to "Using ServerStart to Configure the Network". The setting window differs depending on the OS to be installed. The following describes operations on Windows Server 2003 R2.
Page 83: Application Wizard
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Set items and click [Next]. The [Software Components] window appears. If Windows Server 2003 R2 is selected at the Computer Identification, R2 components are always copied to the hard disk. To install the components, click [Properties] and check the components to be installed.
Page 84 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [Yes]. The following window appears. Enter the file name and click [Save As]. Installation starts automatically. 1. If a message prompts you to insert the SCSI Array Controller Document & Tool CD V6.0L10, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK]. 2.
Page 85 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide When a message prompts you to insert the OS CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM and click [OK]. For Windows 2000 / Windows Server 2003 / Windows Server 2003 x64 Insert the OS CD-ROM (Installation CD-ROM). For Windows Server 2003 R2 / Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Insert the OS CD-ROM (Installation CD-ROM) Disc 1.
Page 86: Remote Installation
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.4 Remote Installation ServerStart supports remote installation. Before performing remote installation, be sure to read "Cautions for Remote Installation" in the online help. 3.4.1 Overview of Remote Installation Remote installation is a method to save resources necessary for installation, such as the OS and Service Pack, in a different server on the network and install them via the network.
Page 87 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ● Remote Installation Using a PXE Server In remote installation using a PXE server, the network startup (PXE) function of the PXE server starts up the target server and performs installation in preconfiguration mode. This method is used when the target server does not have a CD-ROM or floppy disk drive.
Page 88: System Requirements For Remote Resource/Pxe Servers
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.4.2 System Requirements for Remote Resource/PXE Servers Because remote installation is performed via a network, the environment must have at least one Windows server and a local area network. In addition, the following environment is required. ■...
Page 89 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ● Checking Server Free Space The following table shows the amount of free space required for each installation resource. table: Free Space Required for Resources Resource Required free space ServerStart Disc1 approx. 650MB ServerStart Disc 2 approx.
Page 90: Preparation Of The Pxe Server (When The Pxe Server Is Used)
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.4.3 Preparation of the PXE Server (When the PXE Server is Used) When performing remote installation using a PXE server, preparatory procedures, such as installing ServerStart, are required. Perform the following procedures to prepare the PXE server. Starting the DHCP Service Installing ServerStart Checking Services...
Page 91 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ Installing ServerStart Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD-ROM into the PXE server. The [ServerStart Launcher] window appears. When the [ServerStart Launcher] window does not appear, execute "Launcher.exe" in the CD- ROM. Click [OK]. The Windows installer starts and the Setup window appears.
Page 92 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Select the installation folder and click [Next]. To change the installation folder, click [Browse] and select the folder. The [Select Features] window appears. Configure [ServerStart - remote installation] so that it will be installed. To install Windows Server 2003 x64, configure [Microsoft Windows Server x64 Edition -Remote install] as well.
Page 93 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Click [Next]. The [contents tree] window appears. Configure the ServerStart image necessary for network startup (PXE) and click [Next]. The [Useraccount for access to the content tree] window appears.
Page 94 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Specify the user account for the content tree and click [Next]. The [PXE server] window appears. Select [yes] when the PXE server performs the DHCP service or select [no] when the DHCP and PXE servers are configured separately. Then click [Next]. The [PXE server] window appears.
Page 95: Checking Services
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Click [show Readme file]. The [Readme] window appears. Read the text. When you finish, click [ ] in the upper-right corner of the window to close the [Readme] window. Click [Next]. The image file is copied.
Page 96 Guest account to obtain the image via network startup (PXE). → → → Click [Start] [Programs] [Accessories] [Windows Explorer] and move to the TFTP path (the default is C:\Program Files\Fujitsu Siemens\DeploymentService\tftp). Right-click the TFTP folder and click [Properties].
Page 97: Preparation Of Remote Resources
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Click the [Security] tab, add the Guest account, and set the "Read and execute", "View folder contents list", and "Read" access permissions. The preparation of the PXE server has been completed. Then, perform "3.4.4 Preparation of Remote Resources" ( pg.97).
Page 98: Starting Remote Installation Using A Pxe Server
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.4.5 Starting Remote Installation Using a PXE Server Perform remote installation using a PXE server in the following procedures. Checking the Network Startup (PXE) Setting Checking the MAC Address Creating a Configuration File (Setting of remote installation) Starting remote Installation ■...
Page 99 On the PXE server, start up ServerStart. If ServerStart has already been started, you do not have to restart it. If it is not started, click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. The [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears.
Page 100 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Configure remote installation. 1. Enter the "MAC address of target system". 2. Select the "PRIMERGY model type". 3. Specify the "Configuration File" containing the installation settings. Click [Start Installation]. Installation starts. All disk contents on the target server are deleted. The [ServerStart Boot Manager] window appears.
Page 101: Starting Remote Installation Using A Remote Resource Server
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Turn on the target server. It is started up via the network (PXE) and installation starts. When the resources have been copied, the "Preparation for automatic OS installation has completed." message appears. Subsequent installation is performed automatically.
Page 102 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart ■ Checking Remote Resources Check that the remote resource server is shared properly. Start up "Command Prompt" on the remote resource server. Enter the following and press the [Enter] key. prompt:>net share Check that the created shared folder is displayed properly. For the net command, refer to Windows Help.
Page 103 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Click [MS Windows Operating Systems]. The [Install Microsoft Windows Operating System Installation] window appears. Select the OS to install and the mode. Set items in wizards and save the configuration file. For settings in wizards, refer to "3.1 Guided Mode" ( pg.54) or "3.3 Expert Mode" ( pg.79).
Page 104 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Click [Start]. Installation starts. At steps where the CD-ROM for resources such as the OS to be installed is necessary, the resource is automatically acquired from the resource server via the network. Eject the CD-ROM and floppy disk and click [OK]. The system restarts.
Page 105: Installation On Multiple (The Second And Subsequent) Servers
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 3.5 Installation on Multiple (the Second and Subsequent) Servers This chapter explains how to perform installation on multiple servers using ServerStart. By editing the configuration file created for installation on the first server, you can use it for installation on other servers of the same model and configuration.
Page 106: Installation In Guided Mode
Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart 3.5.2 Installation in Guided Mode Edit the configuration file and perform installation in guided mode. Turn on the server and insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD-ROM immediately after that. ServerStart starts up and a message prompts you to insert the ServerStart floppy disk. Insert the ServerStart floppy disk copied in the preparatory procedure into the floppy disk drive and click [Create].
Page 107: Installation In Preconfiguration Mode
If ServerStart has already been started, you do not have to restart it. If it is not started, perform the following startup procedures. If the CD has been copied 1. Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. If the CD has not been copied 1.
Page 108 Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart Insert the ServerStart floppy disk copied in the preparatory procedure into the floppy disk drive and click [Start here to configuration file]. The [Open ServerStart Configuration File] window appears. Specify "SerStartBatch.ini" on drive A and click [Create]. The display returns to the preconfiguration mode window.
Page 109: Chapter 4 Manual Os Installation
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation This chapter explains how to install the OS without using ServerStart. 4.1 Creating Driver Disks ......110 4.2 Starting Manual Installation .
Page 110: Creating Driver Disks
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.1 Creating Driver Disks When installing the OS manually, it is necessary to create driver installation disks beforehand. Also, driver disks must be created when you add an expansion card during server operation. 4.1.1 Required Driver Disks Prepare for the floppy disks in advance to create the driver disks.
Page 111 Standard driver provided with the OS GEM318 driver Driver provided with the Server Start CD-ROM Other expansion cards Driver supplied with the expansion card *1: Created by the ServerStart FloppyBuilder function For the latest drivers, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 112: How To Create Driver Disks [Floppybuilder Function]
If ServerStart has already been started, you do not have to restart it. If it is not started, perform the following startup procedures. ● For Creation on a Client Computer When the CD has been copied Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears.
Page 113 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide When the CD has not been copied Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD-ROM into the client computer. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. ● For Creation on the Server Please confirm the floppy disk drive of the USB connection has been connected before turning on the power supply of the Serve.
Page 114 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Click [OK]. The [Initializing ServerStart] window appears and the ServerStart initialization process starts. Depending on the hardware configuration, this process may take a few minutes. When the process is completed, the [Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk] window appears. Click [or Insert a ServerStart Floppy Disk to Start ServerStart].
Page 115 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ Creating Driver Disks Start up ServerStart and confirm that the [Welcome to ServerStart] window is displayed. Click [FloppyBuilder]. The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears. Select the Drivers Diskettes for Windows Server 2003 / Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 x64.
Page 116: Starting Manual Installation
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.2 Starting Manual Installation This section explains the procedures for installing the OS manually. Please confirm the floppy disk drive of the USB connection has been connected before turning on the power supply of the Server. 4.2.1 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 For details on the OS settings, refer to the following URL.
Page 117 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Install the LAN driver. Install the LAN driver using the driver disk created from the ServerStart CD-ROM. For more details, refer to "4.3 Installing the LAN Driver" ( pg.127). Install the LAN driver advanced set up tool.
Page 118: Installing Windows Server 2003
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation ● Before Starting Operation After OS installation, refer to "Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation" ( pg.133) and perform the necessary procedures. ■ For Onboard SCSI Configuration When the array is not configured, and OS is installed in the hard disk drive connected with an onboard SCSI controller, modify the registry for the onboard SCSI controller before starting operation.
Page 119 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Turned on the server and configure RAID. If RAID is not required to be configured, proceed to step 3. Turn on the server to display the following message and press the [Ctrl] + [C] key to start up the SCSI Setup Utility.
Page 120 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Install the Drivers for onboard SCSI controller manually. 1. When the following message appears, press the [S] key. To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a devicesupport disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S.
Page 121: Before Starting Operation
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 1. Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD-ROM into the disk drive of server. When the ServerStart window appears, exit ServerStart. 2. Click [Start] → [Administrative Tools] → [Computer Management]. 3. Click [Device Manager]. 4. Double-click [HP SDR GEM SCSI Processor Device] under [System devices].
Page 122: Installing Windows 2000 Server
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4.2.3 Installing Windows 2000 Server Create driver disks. Prepare necessary drivers before installing Windows 2000 Server. Some drivers used with Windows 2000 Server are created from the ServerStart CD-ROM. For how to create driver disks, refer to "4.1 Creating Driver Disks" ( pg.110). Turned on the server and configure RAID.
Page 123 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 2. When the "Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:" message appears, insert the driver disk created and press the [Enter] key. The following message appears. You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows 2000, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.
Page 124 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation 4. Double-click [HP SDR GEM SCSI Processor Device] under [System devices]. The properties window appears. 5. Click the [Driver] tab and click [Update Driver]. The "Device Driver Upgrade Wizard" window appears. 6. Click [Next]. 7. Select [Find an optimum driver (Recommended)] and click [Next]. 8.
Page 125 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Apply Windows 2000 Service Pack. For details, refer to the description in the window. Install the USB 2.0 driver. The procedure differs depending on whether Service Pack 4 is applied or not. When Service Pack 4 is applied 1.
Page 126: Installing Linux
The installation of Windows 2000 Server has completed. ● Before Starting Operation After OS installation, refer to "Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation" ( pg.133) and perform the necessary procedures. 4.2.4 Installing Linux For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 127: Installing The Lan Driver
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 4.3 Installing the LAN Driver This section explains the procedure for installing the driver. In addition to the case where the OS is installed manually, the driver must be installed when a LAN card is added.
Page 128: Installing The Lan Driver (Windows Server 2003)
Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation After the LAN driver (PG-1862) is installed, the LAN adapter name will be changed “Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter”. 4.3.2 Installing the LAN Driver (Windows Server 2003) The LAN driver installation procedure differs depending on whether the network adapter was recognized during the OS installation.
Page 129: Updating Lan Drivers
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ● When a recognized network adapter is not present ■ Perform " Installing the LAN Driver" ( pg.130) on [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices]. When the LAN driver is installed to [Other devices] before updating the driver for the network adapter recognized immediately after the OS installation When driver installation starts, the following window appears.
Page 130 Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation Click [Finish]. Click [Close]. ■ Installing the LAN Driver Perform the following procedures on each [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices] in [Device Manager]. Insert the driver disk created from the ServerStart CD-ROM into the server. For the onboard LAN, insert the ServerStart CD-ROM.
Page 131: Installing The Lan Driver (Windows 2000 Server)
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 4.3.3 Installing the LAN Driver (Windows 2000 Server) Insert the driver disk created from the ServerStart CD-ROM into the server. Right-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop and select [Manage] from the displayed menu.
Page 132: Latest Drivers
PG-1852 Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Desktop Adapter PG-1862 Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter PG-1882L Intel(R) PRO/1000 MF Server Adapter PG-1892L Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Server Adapter 4.3.4 Latest Drivers For the latest drivers, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).
Page 133 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation This chapter explains the operations to be performed after OS installation. Be sure to perform these operations before operating the server. 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting ....134 5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery .
Page 134: Chapter 5 Operations After Os Installation
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting Before starting operating this server, configure the setting for obtaining memory dump. The setting procedure varies between Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Server. ● Memory Dump If memory dump is set, debugging information will be automatically saved when a STOP error (fatal system error) occurs in the system.
Page 135 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ● Kernel Memory Dump Information of only kernel memory space is recorded. The file is stored in the directory displayed in the [Dump file] box. Capacity required for kernel memory dump is as follows: • Paging file: Depending on installed physical memory amount For memory of 256 to 1,373MB - Installed physical memory x 1.5...
Page 136 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click the [Advanced] tab and click [Settings] in [Startup and Recovery]. The [Startup and Recovery] window appears. Set as follows: 1. In the [Write debugging information] section, select the memory dump file type. • Complete memory dump (Recommended) The whole system memory information is recorded to the memory dump file.
Page 137 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ Paging File Setting Set up the paging file according to the following procedures: Log on to the server with administrator privileges. Check free space of the drive where the system is installed. ■ Check the required amount of free space according to "...
Page 138 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [Change] in the [Virtual memory] section. The [Virtual Memory] window appears. Specify the drive where the paging file is to be created. In [Drive], select the drive where the system is installed. The selected drive is displayed in [Drive] in [Paging file size for selected drive]. Select [Custom size] and enter a value in [Initial size].
Page 139: How To Obtain Memory Dump For Windows 2000 Server
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Restart the system. The setting is enabled after the system is restarted. 5.1.2 How to Obtain Memory Dump For Windows 2000 Server Check the following settings before starting configuration to obtain memory dump. ■ Checking Hard Disk Free Space Once memory dump is obtained, a file containing contents of the whole physical memory installed in the system is created.
Page 140 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation • Included information Common header, minidump header, kernel module, memory information, processor information, process information, thread information, stack page, unloaded module information • Required size 2MB or more ■ Memory Dump File Setting Set up the memory dump file according to the following procedures: Log on to the server with administrator privileges.
Page 141 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Minimum information is recorded to the memory dump file. Each time a fatal error occurs, a new file is created in the directory specified in [Small dump directory]. 2. In [Dump File] or [Small dump directory], specify the directory to save the memory dump file, with its full path.
Page 142 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [Change] in the [Virtual memory] section. The [Virtual Memory] window appears. Specify the drive where the paging file is to be created. In [Drive], select the drive where the system is installed. The selected drive is displayed in [Drive] in [Paging file size for selected drive]. Specify the [Initial size].
Page 143: Creating A Disk For System Recovery
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery When the installation of the OS is completed, create the system recovery disk. If system files, system configuration, environment setting changes at startup, etc.,are damaged, such data can be reconstructed using the recovery information stored in the created system recovery disk.
Page 144: Creating A System Recovery Disk For Windows 2000 Server
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation When the process is completed, a message appears. Eject the floppy disk according to the message and put a label on it. Label Example: "Windows Automated System Recovery Disk: Backup.bkf, Created at 12:00 04/ 01/2003"...
Page 145: Storing The System Configuration Information
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 5.3 Storing the System Configuration Information Before starting operations, store the configuration information of the BIOS Setup Utility. By storing this information, the system can be recovered with the stored information in case of a system failure (such as when the information is deleted due to the drain of the built-in battery).
Page 146: Storing The Bios Information
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.3.1 Storing the BIOS Information Store the BIOS information according to the following procedures. Before starting the operation, if the "OS Boot Monitoring" function of ServerView is enabled, disable it (it is disabled by default). If you start the system with the "OS Boot Monitoring"...
Page 147: Recovering The Bios Information
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 5.3.2 Recovering the BIOS Information If the information configured with the BIOS Setup Utility was deleted due to a drain of the built-in server battery, etc., restore the BIOS information according to the following procedures.
Page 148: Creating Maintenance Tools
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.4 Creating Maintenance Tools This section explains how to create tools for maintaining the server. Maintenance tools are created with the FloppyBuilder function of ServerStart. With the FloppyBuilder function of ServerStart, you can create the following tool: •...
Page 149 ● For Creation on a Client Computer When the CD has been copied Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart]. ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears. When the CD has not been copied Insert the ServerStart Disc 1 CD-ROM into the client computer's CD-ROM drive.
Page 150 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [OK]. The [Initializing ServerStart] window appears and the ServerStart initialization process starts. Depending on the hardware configuration, this process may take a few minutes. When the process is completed, the [Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk] window appears. Click [or Insert a ServerStart Floppy Disk to Start ServerStart].
Page 151 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ Creating a Configuration Tool Floppy Disk Start up ServerStart and confirm that the [Welcome to ServerStart] window is displayed. Start up ServerStart and click [FloppyBuilder]. The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears. Click [Hardware Configuration Tools].
Page 152: Creating A Dos Floppy Disk
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.4.2 Creating a DOS Floppy Disk For DOS data stored into the floppy disk, refer to the file in the following folder of the ServerStart Disc 1 CD-ROM. [CD-ROM drive] :\FreeDOS To create a DOS floppy disk, you need an unused floppy disk. Prepare it in advance. If ServerStart has already been started, it is not necessary to restart it.
Page 153: Notes Before Operating The Server
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 5.5 Notes Before Operating the Server This section explains the settings required before starting to operate the server. For details on the settings, refer to the following URL. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/2003/Library/default.mspx • If a LAN card was added, install a driver according to "4.3 Installing the LAN Driver" ( pg.127).
Page 154: Drive Letter Assignment In Expert Mode
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.5.2 Drive Letter Assignment in Expert Mode In expert mode, you cannot specify a drive letter to a particular partition arbitrarily. Drive letters specified with Disk Manager in expert mode will be sequentially assigned from the first partition with "C, D, E..."...
Page 155: Notes On Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 5.5.3 Notes on Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Note the following points when using an advanced uninterruptible power supply (referred to as UPS afterward). ■ UPS Shutdown Time Setting Specify enough time for the UPS power-off time (time from the shutdown direction to the actual power- off).
Page 156: Other Notes On Operation
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation ■ BIOS Setup Utility Setting When power management is performed via a LAN, configure the settings as follows using the BIOS Setup Utility. This is set to "Enabled" by default. Start the BIOS Setup Utility. "8.1.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility"...
Page 157: Lan Driver Advanced Setup [Bacs]
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 5.6 LAN Driver Advanced Setup [BACS] BACS is an integrated GUI application consisting of programs such as BASP (Broadcom Advanced Server Program) that provides the load balancing feature, etc., by teaming up multiple adapters. BACS is used in the following situations: •...
Page 158 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [Next]. License agreement window appears. Click [I accept the terms in the license agreement] and click [Next]. Custom Set up window appears. Click [Install]. Click [OK]. Click [Finish].
Page 159: Load Balance
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ For Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server If the OS was installed using ServerStart, "BACS" is already installed with the driver. If the OS was installed manually, BACS will not be installed. Execute the following file contained in the ServerStart Disc 1 CD-ROM.
Page 160 Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [Create a Team] from the [Tools] menu. Specify [Name] and [Team Type] for the team in the [New Team Configuration] window. Do not select [Link Aggregation [802.3ad]] from [Team Type].
Page 161 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Select an adapter to add to the created team from [Available adapters], click the [ ] and [ ] buttons, and move the adapter to [Load Balance Members] or [Standby Member]. When adding adapter "[0005] Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet", the following message appears but click [Yes ] and go to the next step.
Page 162: Vlan Setup Procedure
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.6.3 VLAN Setup Procedure Start up BACS. The procedure differs depending on the OS being used. For Windows Server 2003 / Windows Server 2003 x64 1. Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Broadcom Control Suite 2]. For Windows 2000 Server 1.
Page 163: Cautions On Using The Teaming (Slb (Auto-Fallback Disable)) Function
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 5.6.4 Cautions on Using the Teaming (SLB (Auto-Fallback Disable)) Function When a primary adapter is recovered from a failure during standby operation, auto-fallback is not performed for the primary adapter. Communication is continued with the standby adapter.
Page 164: Cautions For Onboard Lan Driver Ver8.39.1.0
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Select the Team name of the Teamed Up adapter, and click [Fallback] from the [Team Properties] tab in the right pane of the window. Confirm that the mark moved from the standby adapter to the primary adapter and communication is maintained.
Page 165: Lan Driver Advanced Setup [Intel® Proset]
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 5.7 LAN Driver Advanced Setup ® [Intel PROSet] ® "Intel PROSet" is a tool for configuring details on the LAN driver. This is used in the following cases. • Use the Teaming function between LAN cards or between a LAN card and the onboard LAN •...
Page 166: Cautions For Pg-185X/186X/188X/189X Lan Driver V10.1
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [Close]. 5.7.2 Cautions for PG-185x/186x/188x/189x LAN Driver V10.1 ■ Event Log Once a Team is setup, multiple identical logs from the same source that starts with the following log may be stored in the system log file of the event viewer at system start-up. Source iANSMiniport Type...
Page 167 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide • If the onboard LAN is set to RemoteControlService and Team is configured on the onboard LAN, remote control function with RemoteControlService does not work properly. ® • The team with the Intel PROSet Broadcom onboard LAN and the Intel LAN card can be configured, but note the following points.
Page 168: Vlan
Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation Click [OK] to close the property window for created Teaming adapter. Click [OK] to close the property window for the LAN adapter. When the Teaming setting is completed, the following virtual adapter will be created. •...
Page 169: Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools For stable PRIMERGY server operations, we recommend that high reliability tools be installed. This chapter explains the installation and necessary settings of high reliability tools. 6.1 RAID Management Tool [Global Array Manager] ..170 6.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] .
Page 170: Raid Management Tool [Global Array Manager]
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools 6.1 RAID Management Tool [Global Array Manager] RAID Management Tool is software that performs array configuration, disk initialization and disk array monitoring. For more details, refer to "Onboard SCSI RAID User’s Guide". OS installation using ServerStart If the OS is installed using ServerStart, RAID Management Tool is installed with the OS and other high reliability tools.
Page 171: Server Monitoring Tool [Serverview]
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 6.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] ServerView constantly monitors the status of the servers' hardware in the network and provides a console with which the administrator can check the status of all the servers at a glance. When using ServerView, the server hardware is monitored all the time.
Page 172: Installing Serverview
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools ● Voltage Monitoring ServerView monitors the voltage. In an environment where ServerView is not applied, voltage irregularities cannot be detected during operation. In order to detect the problem, the server must reboot to run the BIOS Setup Utility or the Server Management Tools.That could result in server malfunction or data loss.
Page 173: Setting Required After Installation
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 6.2.2 Setting Required after Installation Perform necessary operations after ServerView installation referring to "2.4 Checking after Installation" in "ServerView User’s Guide". ■ Boot Monitoring Setting We recommend enabling the "Boot Monitoring" function after ServerView is installed. For setting procedures and explanation on the function, refer to "[Restart Settings] Tab"...
Page 174: Solving Problems Early [Dsnap]
Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools 6.3 Solving Problems Early [DSNAP] DSNAP is a tool for collectively acquiring failure investigation information such as server environment information. OS installation using ServerStart If the OS is installed using ServerStart, DSNAP is installed with the OS and other high reliability tools. 6.3.1 Installing DSNAP ●...
Page 175 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options This chapter explains how to install internal options on this server. 7.1 Before Installing Internal Options ....176 7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover .
Page 176: Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.1 Before Installing Internal Options The following types of internal options can be installed on this server. Expansion cards Memory modules Internal CD-ROM drive unit Internal hard disk units When installing or removing devices, make sure to use the removed screws on the same location and devices that were last installed or removed.
Page 177 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide • Devices inside the server remain hot after shutdown. Wait for a while after shutdown before installing or removing internal options. • The circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed. They can be damaged by static electricity.
Page 178: Removing And Attaching The Top Cover
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover This section explains how to remove and attach the top cover. • When removing or attaching the top cover, turn off the server and all peripheral devices. Also unplug all power cables from the server. Failure to do so may cause electric shock ( "1.4.3 Turning Off the Server"...
Page 179 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Slide the server. Pull the server forward until it stops. • When sliding the server or pushing it back, be careful not to pinch fingers or clothes. Failure to do so may cause injury. While pressing the locks on both sides, pull out the server a little.
Page 180 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Slide the top cover slowly to the rear and lift it to remove from the server. Top cover ■ How to Attach the Top Cover To attach the top cover, simply reverse the removal procedures. Make sure that no tools or unnecessary components were left inside the server before attaching the top cover back into place.
Page 181: Installing Memory Modules
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 7.3 Installing Memory Modules Additional memory will help to increase the amount of data to read at a time and improve the server processing capability. • Before installation or removal, turn off the server and all peripheral devices.
Page 182: Where To Install Memory Modules
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.3.1 Where to Install Memory Modules Install memory modules in the memory slots on the baseboard. A memory of this server contains a single Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) and you can add a single memory module at a time. DIMM-2B DIMM-1B DIMM-2A...
Page 183: How To Install/Remove Memory Modules
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 7.3.3 How to Install/Remove Memory Modules Turn off the power and remove the top cover. "7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover" (pg.178) Touch a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity. Install or remove memory modules.
Page 184: Defective Memory Disconnection Function
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.3.4 Defective Memory Disconnection Function This server is equipped with the defective memory (RAM module) disconnection function. This function disconnects the memory (one DIMM) judged to be defective (error) during Power On Self Test (POST) to start the server. When POST is executed, if the memory capacity is discovered to be smaller than the capacity of the memory installed, there is a possibility of memory defect.
Page 185: Installing Expansion Cards
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 7.4 Installing Expansion Cards This section explains the types of expansion card, installation procedures, and notes on expansion cards. • Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and unplug the power cables from the outlet. Failure to do so may cause electric shock ( "1.4.3 Turning Off the Server"...
Page 186: Installable Expansion Cards And Notes
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.4.2 Installable Expansion Cards and Notes This section explains expansion cards that can be installed and provides notes on installation. ■ Installable Expansion Cards Up to two expansion cards listed on the following table can be installed in the server. table: List of Installable Expansion Cards Number Installable expansion card (Model name)
Page 187 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ Notes on Installation ● Drivers For expansion card drivers, refer to "4.1.1 Required Driver Disks" ( pg.110). ● Notes on Each Card For notes of specific expansion card, refer to the manuals supplied with the card and the notes provided with the server.
Page 188 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options ● Where to Install Server Control Cable Connect the server control cable supplied with the Remote Service Board to the server control connector as shown below. [Rear] PCI riser card locking frame Remote Service Board Internal power connector Server control connector When using the Remote Service Board, make sure to install ServerView.
Page 189: How To Install An Expansion Card
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 7.4.3 How to Install an Expansion Card Turn off the server and remove the top cover. "7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover" (pg.178) Touch a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity.
Page 190 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options The slot cover for PCI slot 1 is composed of a LowProfile slot cover and an Extension slot cover. Extension LowProfile slot cover slot cover Be sure to keep the removed slot cover for later use. When installing a LowProfile card, fasten the expansion card and Extension slot cover before installation to the slot 1.
Page 191 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Securely install the PCI riser card locking frame to the connector, and fix it by tightening the screws. Connector for PCI riser card locking frame Attach the top cover and return the server back to its original position.
Page 192: Installing An Internal Cd-Rom Drive Unit
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.5 Installing an Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit This section explains the procedure for installing a CD-ROM drive (optional). Unless otherwise noted, description of the CD-ROM includes DVD-ROM. • Before installation or removal, turn off the server and all peripheral devices. Also unplug all power cables from the server.
Page 193: How To Install The Internal Cd-Rom Drive Unit
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 7.5.2 How to Install the Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit The DVD-ROM drive unit package includes parts which are not used for drive installation. Turn off the power and remove the top cover. "7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover" (pg.178) Touch a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity.
Page 194 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options Slide the CD-ROM drive unit forward, tighten the screws, and connect IDE cable and power cable. IDE cable Screw Power cable Attach the top cover. "7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover" (pg.178) ■ How to Remove the CD-ROM Drive Unit To remove the CD-ROM drive unit, simply reverse the installation procedures.
Page 195: Installing An Internal Hard Disk Unit
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 7.6 Installing an Internal Hard Disk Unit This section explains how to install internal hard disk units. • The circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed. They can be damaged by static electricity.
Page 196: Installable Internal Hard Disk Units
Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options 7.6.2 Installable Internal Hard Disk Units ■ Installable Internal Hard Disk Units The following internal hard disk units can be installed on this server. table: List of Installable Hard Disk Units Product name Model Overview HDD U320 10k 73GB hot plug 1"...
Page 197: How To Install The Internal Hard Disk Unit
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 7.6.3 How to Install the Internal Hard Disk Unit Turn off the server and all peripheral devices. Also unplug all power cables from the server. "1.4.3 Turning Off the Server" (pg.33) Touch a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity.
Page 198 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options ■ How to Remove the Internal Hard Disk Unit Turn off the server and all peripheral devices. Also unplug all power cables from the server. "1.4.3 Turning Off the Server" (pg.33) Touch a metal part of the server to discharge static electricity. Remove the internal hard disk unit.
Page 199: Connection Of Optional Devices
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 7.7 Connection of Optional Devices This section explains the connection of optional devices. 7.7.1 Connecting an External SCSI Option The following shows connection examples of external SCSI options using SCSI card. Connection conditions vary depending on examples. See each example.
Page 200 Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options...
Page 201: Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware And Utilities
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities This chapter explains how to make the environment settings necessary to operate the server and how to use each utility. 8.1 BIOS Setup Utility ......202 8.2 SCSI Setup Utility .
Page 202: Bios Setup Utility
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.1 BIOS Setup Utility This section explains settings for the BIOS Setup Utility and items regarding each setting. 8.1.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility The following explains how to start and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. ■...
Page 203 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide While the message "<F2> BIOS Setup / <F12> BOOT Menu" is displayed, pressing the [F12] key causes the Boot Menu screen to appear when POST completes. Boot Menu 1. CD-ROM Drive 2. +Diskette 3. +Hard Drive 4.
Page 204 Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities ■ How to Exit the BIOS Setup Utility Use the [←] [→] keys to display the [Exit] menu. Main Advanced Security Server Exit Item Specific Help Save Changes & Exit Discard Changes & Exit Get Default Values Exit System Setup and Load Previous Values...
Page 205: Main Menu
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 8.1.2 Main Menu The [Main] menu is initially displayed when you start the BIOS Setup Utility. Settings for time and date and for the drives are configured on the [Main] menu. Main Advanced Security Server...
Page 206: Standard Ide Submenu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.1.3 Standard IDE Submenu This submenu appears when selecting "Standard IDE" from the main menu. Use this submenu to set the type and operating mode for connected IDE devices. When the drives are installed to Standard IDE Master or Standard IDE Slave, each menu is displayed. Displayed items differ from drive to drive.
Page 207: Boot Options Submenu
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 8.1.4 Boot Options Submenu This submenu appears when selecting "Boot Options" from the main menu. Use this submenu to set system startup options. Main Advanced Security Server Exit Boot Options Item Specific Help POST Errors:...
Page 208: Advanced Menu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities table: Items on the Boot Options Submenu Item Setting Description Boot Sequence • CD-ROM Drive The order of reading the OS is set by pressing [Enter]. • Diskette Use the [+] [-] keys to change the order of priority for the •...
Page 209: Peripheral Configuration Submenu
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 8.1.6 Peripheral Configuration Submenu This submenu appears when selecting "Peripheral Configuration" from the advanced menu. Use this submenu to set the serial port, parallel port, etc. Main Advanced Security Server Exit Peripheral Configuration Item Specific Help...
Page 210 Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities table: Items on the Peripheral Configuration Submenu Item Setting Description ATA Controller Config Press the [Enter] key to display the [ATA Controller Config] submenu. P-ATA Maps To Primary (Unchangeable) Sets the parallel ATA mapping. Primary IDE Sets whether or not to enable primary IDE channel.
Page 211: Pci Configuration Submenu
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 8.1.7 PCI Configuration Submenu This submenu appears when selecting "PCI Configuration" from the advanced menu. Use this submenu to set the PCI device. Main Advanced Security Server Exit PCI Configuration Item Specific Help PCI SLOTS Configuration:...
Page 212: Advanced System Configuration Submenu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.1.8 Advanced System Configuration Submenu This submenu appears when selecting "Advanced System Configuration" from the advanced menu. Use this menu to configure the settings which are related to CPU, memory and USB. Main Advanced Security Server Exit...
Page 213: Power On/Off Submenu
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide table: Items on the Advanced System Configuration Submenu Item Setting Description Enhanced SpeedStep • Disabled (Initial value) Configures the CPU internal setting. ® ® • Enabled This item is displayed only when Intel Pentium processor is installed.
Page 214: Ipmi Submenu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities table: Items on the Power On/Off Submenu Item Setting Description Power-Off Source Software • Disabled Sets whether or not to enable the power to be • Enabled (Initial value) turned off using a program or the operating system.
Page 215 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide table: Items on the IPMI Submenu Item Setting Description Event Log Full Mode • Overwrite Sets whether or not to overwrite the event log when (Initial value) space available for it becomes full. • Maintain...
Page 216: Security Menu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.1.11 Security Menu The [Security] menu sets the security options. Main Advanced Security Server Exit Item Specific Help Setup Password Not installed System Password Not installed Set Setup Password. Set Setup Password: [Press Enter] Setup Password Lock: [Standard] Set System Password:...
Page 217 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide table: Items on the Security Menu Item Setting Description System Password Mode • System (Initial value) Sets the password entering for system start-up. You • Keyboard can set this item only when [System Password] is specified.
Page 218: Server Menu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.1.12 Server Menu The [Server] menu sets the server options. Main Advanced Security Server Exit Item Specific Help O/S Boot Timeout: [Disabled] Action: [Reset] A system reset occurs Timeout Value: after the specified ASR&R Boot Delay: timeout if the O/S boot Power Cycle Delay: fails (no connect to...
Page 219: Cpu Status Submenu
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide table: Items on the Server Menu Item Setting Description ASR&R Boot Delay • 2 (Initial value) Sets the standby time for startup after shutdown due • 1–30 to trouble (such as overheating) in minutes. The system restarts after the set standby time.
Page 220: Console Redirection Submenu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities ■ Console Redirection Submenu This submenu configures detailed settings for console redirection. table: Items on the Console Redirection Menu Item Setting Description Console Redirection • Disabled (Initial value) Sets whether to enable or disable console redirection. •...
Page 221: Exit Menu
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 8.1.13 Exit Menu This menu exits the BIOS Setup Utility. Main Advanced Security Server Exit Item Specific Help Save Changes & Exit Discard Changes & Exit Get Default Values Exit System Setup and Load Previous Values save your changes to CMOS.
Page 222: Scsi Setup Utility
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.2 SCSI Setup Utility This section explains settings for the SCSI Setup Utility and items regarding each setting. 8.2.1 Starting and Exiting the SCSI Setup Utility The following explains how to start and exit the SCSI Setup Utility. ■...
Page 223 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Operations on the submenu are the same as those on the [Main] menu. Use the [↓] [↑] [←] [→] keys to select the item whose setting is to be changed. Press the [Enter] key. The setting to be changed is displayed.
Page 224: Main Menu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.2.2 Main Menu The [Main] menu is displayed when you start the SCSI Setup Utility. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPT BIOS-IME-x.xx.xx <Boot Adapter List> <Global Properties> LSI Logic Host Bus Adapters Adapter Dev/ Port...
Page 225: Boot Adapter List
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 8.2.3 Boot Adapter List A list of Boot Adapters is displayed. Press the [F2] key from the [Main] menu window, select [Boot Adapter List] and press the [Enter] key to display the window. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPT BIOS-IME-x.xx.xx...
Page 226: Global Properties
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities 8.2.4 Global Properties A list of Boot Adapters is displayed. Press the [F2] key from the [Main] menu window, select [Global Properties] and press the [Enter] key to display the window. LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility Version MPT BIOS-IME-x.xx.xx Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [Yes]...
Page 227: Adapter Properties
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 8.2.5 Adapter Properties Detailed configuration information of SCSI adapters on the SCSI bus is set. Press the [F2] key from the [Main] menu window, select [Adapter] and press the [Enter] key to display the window.
Page 228: Device Properties Submenu
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities ■ Device Properties Submenu Select [Device Properties] in the [Adapter Properties] window and press the [Enter] key to display the submenu. table: Items on the Device Properties Submenu Item Setting Description Restore Defaults Reads default values for the controller. MT/Sec 160 (Unchangeable) Sets the maximum transfer rate.
Page 229: Configuring And Deleting The Array System
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 8.2.6 Configuring and Deleting the Array System ■ How to Configure the Array System This section describes how to configure the array system using onboard SCSI controller. Only level RAID1 is configured. Configure the array of two internal hard disks of the same model. The array system cannot be configured on a different kind of hard disk.
Page 230: Formatting Hard Disks Physically
Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities ■ How to Delete the Array System Start the SCSI Setup Utility. Select the [<RAID Properties>] submenu from the [<Adapter Properties>] menu, and press the [Enter] key. [RAID Properties] submenu window appears. Select [<Delete Array>] and press the [Enter] key. Press the [Esc] key to display the [Exit] menu.
Page 231 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide When the DOS prompt is displayed, enter the following command and press the [Enter] key. A:\SMT\>ASPIFMT.EXE The SCSI Low-Level Format Utility starts up. Use the [↑] [↓] keys to select the hard disk to be formatted physically. Press the [Space] key to set it.
Page 232 Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities...
Page 233: Operation And Maintenance
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance This chapter explains the operations that become necessary after starting to use this server as well as daily care and maintenance. 9.1 Daily Maintenance ......234 9.2 Troubleshooting .
Page 234: Chapter 9 Operation And Maintenance
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.1 Daily Maintenance This section explains how to check the status of the operating server, as well as how to perform daily maintenance. 9.1.1 Checking the Server Condition Use the status LED or server monitoring tool to check the server status. ■...
Page 235 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide In dusty environments, dust piles up on the front and rear panels of the server over short periods. Install the server in a different location to avoid failures. ■ Cleaning the Server Interior In dusty environments, dust deposits in the server. Dust deposits may cause a server failure, fire, or electric shock.
Page 236: Troubleshooting
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.2 Troubleshooting This section explains the resolutions when the server is not running properly or when error messages are displayed. For each situation, refer to the following. • Hardware problems: "9.2.1 Hardware Troubleshooting" (pg.236) • Error messages: "9.2.2 Error Messages"...
Page 237 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ Display ● The display does not power on Check to see whether the power cable of the display is properly connected to the outlet. For details, refer to the "Start Guide" or the manual of the display.
Page 238: System Fan
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ CD-ROM Drive Unit / DVD-ROM Drive Unit ● Cannot read data • Check to see whether the CD-ROM is inserted properly. If it is not inserted, correctly insert the CD-ROM so that the label is facing up. •...
Page 239: Scsi Devices
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ SCSI Devices ● The unit does not operate properly Refer to "7.7.1 Connecting an External SCSI Option" ( pg.199). • Check to see whether the cable is connected properly. If it is not connected, correctly connect the cable.
Page 240: Error Messages
A memory error has occurred. This message appears when using detected - Warranty restricted! memory module other than Fujitsu products. Check to see that BIOS Setup Utility settings are correct. If the message still appears, the baseboard must be replaced. Contact an office listed in the "Contact Information"...
Page 241 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide table: List of POST Error Messages Message Contents System timer error Turn the server off and back on. If the message still appears, the baseboard must be replaced. Contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of "Start Guide".
Page 242 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance table: List of POST Error Messages Message Contents Patch for installed CPU not loaded. Please run Check that the correct CPUs are installed. If so, update the the bios flash update diskette. BIOS. If the message appears again, change [Reset Configuration Data] on the "8.1.5 Advanced Menu"...
Page 243: Server Management Tools Error Messages
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide table: List of POST Error Messages Message Contents System Event Log utilization has exceeded the There is no space for system event logs. warning threshold. Please save the System Save or delete logs as necessary.
Page 244: Software Troubleshooting
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.2.3 Software Troubleshooting This section explains software related troubleshooting. For troubles during OS installation or system operation, refer to the following contents. ■ Problems at System Startup ● When a Hard Disk Failure Is Detected at Startup (in Array Configuration with the Onboard SCSI Controller) If a hard disk failure is detected when establishing the array configuration with the onboard SCSI controller, the following error message is displayed at the POST screen and the startup pauses.
Page 245 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide When the message is "OK. You can boot system. Please check HDD status after boot." The hard disk unit has a failure or is in the process of rebuilding. Remove the failed hard disk unit according to the following procedure: 1.
Page 246 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance For the logical drive configured with the onboard SCSI controller, the write cache is always disabled and never enabled. Thus, the cache configuration for the logical drive is not detected correctly and the above message is entered in the event log. There are no problems for the system operation and the data will not be damaged.
Page 247 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ Error Window Appears after Installation or Uninstallation of ServerView or RAID Management Tool (Global Array Manager) on Windows Server 2003 Systems with Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 may display the following popup message at the next startup after installation or uninstallation of ServerView or RAID Management Tool (Global Array Manager).
Page 248 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance Start the command prompt and execute the following commands to extract "tftp.exe" in the "%Systemroot%\system32" folder. [CD-ROM drive]:\i386>expand -r:tftp.exe TFTP.EX_ %Systemroot%\system32 Confirm that "tftp.exe" exists in the "%Systemroot%\system32" folder. ■ Error Window Appears after LAN Driver Installation (on Windows Server 2003) The following window may appear when the installation of the LAN driver to the [Ethernet controller] under [Other devices] starts.
Page 249 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ Event Log Errors after Installation After Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server has been installed, the following events may be displayed in Event Viewer. Check and perform the corrective action against the relevant event.
Page 250 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ Cannot Collect the Memory Dump If the memory dump file cannot be created, perform the following procedures. ● Correct the settings If the memory dump cannot be collected, check the settings of the paging file and memory dump file. For setting procedures, refer to "5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting"...
Page 251 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ Fails in Remote Installation If remote installation fails, check the following. ● Checking Services Check that the DHCP, PXE Service, and TFTP Service are running. For checking procedures, refer to "3.4 Remote Installation" ( pg.86).
Page 252 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ■ SNMP Service Startup Fails If the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is installed, but has not started, perform the following procedure to start the service. ● For Windows Server 2003 Click [Start] → [Administrative Tools] → [Computer Management]. Select [Services] from the [Services and Applications] menu.
Page 253 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ● Changing the Time Settings for the OS and Hardware Clock In a Linux environment, the time displayed on the OS (the software clock value on the OS) is written to the hardware clock on the server when the OS is shut down.
Page 254: System Event Log
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance System Event Log To operate system event log, use the [IPMI] submenu of the [Server] menu in BIOS Setup Utility and the Server Management Tools. When the area for writing to the system event log is full, the server is set to automatically overwrite older event logs.
Page 255 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ Starting Server Management Tools Before turning on this server, check that the floppy disk drive of the USB connection is connected. Before starting the system from the "Server Management Tools" disk, check to see that the "OS Boot Monitoring"...
Page 256: Viewing The System Event Log
The menu window of Server Management Tools appears. Use the [↑] and [↓] keys to select [System Event Log (SEL)], and press the [Enter] key. The [SYSTEM EVENT LOG (SEL)] window appears. FUJITSU SIEMENS SYSTEM EVENT LOG (SEL) COMPUTERS 004 MMM-DD-YYYY HH:MM:SS [*****] ****************************************...
Page 257: Saving/Deleting The System Event Log
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 9.3.3 Saving/Deleting the System Event Log When the system event log is full, the oldest log is overwritten with the newest log. Periodically check the system event log and save/delete as necessary. ■ Saving the System Event Log Start Server Management Tools.
Page 258: Security
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.4 Security Security features are provided in order to protect the server hardware and software from theft. Additional security functions, which prevent unauthorized use, provided by the BIOS Setup Utility are also available to help maintain a highly reliable data security system.
Page 259: Security Against Unauthorized Use
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 9.4.2 Security against Unauthorized Use A password can be set to prevent unauthorized use of the server. When a password is set, the server is accessible only to the users who know the password. ■ Password Types The following two types of password can be set in this server.
Page 260 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance When only the user or administrator password is set, the same setting items are accessible to both users and administrators. When both passwords are set, users can set dates and user passwords only. ■ Changing/Deleting a Password Set Setup(System) Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password...
Page 261: Security When Disposing Of The Server
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 9.4.3 Security When Disposing of the Server ■ Notes regarding the Deletion of Data from the Hard Disk When Disposing of or Transferring the Server When disposing of or transferring a server that has been used, the data in the hard disk may be read and used unscrupulously.
Page 262: Backup
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.5 Backup This server utilizes high reliability components and hard disks, however, as a precautionary measure, it is recommended that periodic backups be taken of the data. 9.5.1 Importance of Backups If the data on the server is backed up, it can be restored from the backup data in the event of data corruption in hard disk units due to hardware failures or operational errors.
Page 263 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide ■ Notes on Operating Backups Notes on operating backups are as follows. For details, refer to the device manuals. ● Head Cleaning Airborne dust and dust from the magnetic media can collect on the head of the magnetic tape device. To remove this dust, head cleaning must be implemented.
Page 264 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance ● Ejecting Media after a Backup Some backup software products provide functions for ejecting media after a backup is completed. Such functions will rewind the tape after a backup is completed and then eject the media from the drive. Be sure to execute this function for autoloader/library devices.
Page 265: Restoring The System
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 9.6 Restoring the System In the unfortunate event where the system file, system configuration, or environment changes during startup are corrupted, use the repair information stored on the recovery disk created at the installation to restore the system.
Page 266: For Windows 2000 Server
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.6.2 For Windows 2000 Server ● Items Required • Windows 2000 Server CD-ROM • Windows 2000 Server system recovery disk (created beforehand) Insert the Windows 2000 Server CD-ROM after turning on the server. Check that there is not already a floppy disk inserted in the floppy disk drive at this time. From the [Welcome to Setup] window of the Windows 2000 Server Setup program, press the [R] key to select restoration.
Page 267: Reinstalling The Os
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 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 Remove the following optional devices before reinstallation. Install or connect them after OS installation.
Page 268: Changing Os Settings
4 Processor is installed, change the OS to the uni-processor kernel or multi-processor kernel. If you use diskless type Linux distribution, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http:// primergy.fujitsu.com). For functions and settings of Hyper-Threading, refer to "8.1.8 Advanced System Configuration Submenu"...
Page 269 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Update drivers. 1. Click [Next] in the [Start Device Driver Upgrade Wizard] window. The [Install Hardware Device Driver] window appears. 2. In search method selection, select [Display known drivers for this device and select a driver from the list.] and click [Next].
Page 270 Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance Shut down and turn off the server. 1. Click [Close]. The [System Settings Change] window appears. 2. Click [Yes]. The computer shuts down and restarts automatically. Add an optional CPU or change the Hyper-Threading setting in the BIOS Setup Utility.
Page 271: Maintenance Service
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide 9.9 Maintenance Service This section explains the details of the maintenance service. If the cause of the failure is uncertain or if the original condition cannot be restored, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information".
Page 272: Contacting Maintenance Support
Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance 9.9.2 Contacting Maintenance Support Before contacting maintenance support, check the following. • Model name and product ID of the server They are described on the label on the server. For the label location, refer to "Start Guide". •...
Page 273: Appendix
Appendix This appendix explains the specifications for the server and internal options. It also covers how to recycle the products. A Server Specifications ......274 B Specifications for Internal Options .
Page 274: A Server Specifications
A Server Specifications Server Specifications This section explains the server and internal option specifications. Diskless Type table: Server Specifications Item Functions and Specifications Model PGUR1033A PGUR1034A ® ® Intel Celeron D Processor 341 (2.93GHz/256KB) ® ® Frequency/ Intel Pentium D Processor 930 ®...
Page 275: B Specifications For Internal Options
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Specifications for Internal Options This section explains the specifications for the server and internal options. When you have bought an internal option as a standard option, check the contents of the optional package before use. Should it happen that items are missing, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information"...
Page 276: Internal Cd-Rom Drive Unit Specifications
B Specifications for Internal Options Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit Specifications ■ Package • Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit (1) ■ Specifications table: Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit Specifications Item Functions and Specifications Model PG-CD320B Interface IDE (ATAPI) Supported Media CD-ROM disk (12 cm) Applicable Standards CD-ROM Reading mechanism...
Page 277: Internal Hard Disk Unit Specifications
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Internal Hard Disk Unit Specifications ■ Package • Internal hard disk unit (1) • Screws (4) ■ Specifications table: Internal Hard Disk Unit Specifications Functions and Specifications Item Model PG-HDH71V PG-HDH41V PG-HDH31V Interface Ultra 320 SCSI Storage media 3.5-inch hard disk...
Page 278 B Specifications for Internal Options table: Selection Criteria for Power Cords Used in the United States and Canada Cord Type Size of Conductors in Cord Maximum Current Rating of Unit 18 AWG 10 Amps 16 AWG 12 Amps 14 AWG 12 Amps 18 AWG 10 Amps...
Page 279: C Remote Control Function And Console Redirection
PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Remote Control Function and Console Redirection When a personal computer (PC) is connected to the serial port of this server with a cross cable, the server can be turned on/off or reset from the PC via RS-232C (remote control function).
Page 280 C Remote Control Function and Console Redirection ■ Connection Connect the serial port connector 1 to the management terminal using an RS- 232C cross cable. Establish connection using the terminal software. ■ Operation on the Server Perform the following operation in the terminal software on the management terminal. Establish connection using the terminal software and press the [Enter] key.
Page 281 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Use numeric keys to enter the desired menu number. The table below shows the menu items and corresponding operations. Unavailable menu items are indicated with "na" in parentheses to the top of the menu. table: Menu Items and Operations...
Page 282: D Recycling
D Recycling Recycling This section explains how to recycle this server. ■ Disposing of the Server When scrapping this server, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of the "Start Guide". This server must be disposed of as industrial waste. Furthermore, if the server is disposed of as it is, someone else may gain access to the information contained on the hard disks.
Page 283 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Index Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply . . 155 Cautions on Power Operation ... 34 Application wizard CD-ROM......34 Expert mode .
Page 284 Formatting hard disks physically ..230 Front maintenance LED ....24 LAN connector ..... . . 24 Locking the rack door.
Page 285 PRIMERGY RX100 S3 User’s Guide Types ......259 Device Properties Submenu ..228 PCI riser card locking frame .
Page 286 Removing..... . . 178 Troubleshooting ..... 236 Turning off the server .
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