PRIMERGY BX600 S3
Basic Unit
Operating Manual
Edition January 2009
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Contents
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Overview of the Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.3 Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.4 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2 Overview: Installation Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3 Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.1 Notes on Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.2 Components With Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices . . . . . 25
3.3 CE Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.4 FCC Class A Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.5 Transporting the Basic Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.6 Notes on Installing in the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.7 Environmental Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4 Installing the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.1 Installation Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.2 Unpacking the Basic Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.3 Installing the System in the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.3.1 Mounting the Assembly Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.3.2 Mounting/Removing the Basic Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.4 Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.4.1 Cable Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.4.2 Instructions on Connecting and Disconnecting Cables . . . . . 45
4.5 Connecting the System to the Mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Contents
5 Preparation for Use and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.1 Operating and Indicator Elements of the Basic Unit . . . . . 50
5.1.1 The Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.1.2 The Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.2 Switching the Basic Unit ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.3 Management Blade Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.4 Updating System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.4.1 Updating the Server Blade Firmware (BIOS and BMC) . . . . . 60
5.4.2 Updating the Management Blade Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.4.3 Updating the Switch Blade Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6 Property and Data Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
6.1 BIOS Setup Security Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7 Server Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
7.1 Fitting rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
7.2 Adding a Server Blade to the Basic Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
8 Ethernet LAN I/O Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
8.1 Gbit Ethernet LAN Switch Blade (SB9) 6x1Gbit . . . . . . . . 80
8.2 GbE Intelligent Blade Panel (IBP) 10/6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.3 Gbit Ethernet LAN Switch Blade (SB9) 6x1 Gbit + 2x10 Gbit . 82
8.4 Gbit Ethernet LAN Switch Blade (SB9F) 12x1 Gbit . . . . . . 84
8.5 GbE Intelligent Blade Panel (IBP) 30/12 . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
8.6 Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
8.7 10 Gbit Switch Blade 10/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
8.8 Ethernet LAN Pass-Thru Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
8.9 Port Assignment of the LAN Switch Blades . . . . . . . . . . 91
8.10 Installing an I/O Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
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Contents
9 Fibre Channel I/O Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
9.1 4/4 Gbit Fibre Channel Switch Blade
(Brocade SilkWorm 4016 4D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
9.2 2/4 Gbit Fibre Channel Switch Blade
(Brocade SilkWorm 4016) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
9.3 2 Gbit Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
9.4 4 Gbit Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
9.5 Fibre Channel SFP Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
9.6 Port Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
9.7 FC I/O Blade Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
10 Management Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
10.1 Control and Connection Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
10.2 Exchanging a Management Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
11 KVM Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
11.1 KVM Blade (Standard Version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
11.2 Adv. KVM Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
11.3 Digital KVM Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
12 Power Supply Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
12.1 Notes on power cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
12.2 Power Supply Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
12.2.1 Replacing a Power Supply Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
12.2.2 Adding a Power Supply Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
13 Ventilation Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
13.1 The Fan Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
13.1.1 Replacing the Fan Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
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Contents
13.1.2 Replacing a Fan in the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
14 Troubleshooting and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
14.1 System Power LED Remains Unlit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
14.2 Front or Rear Identify/Fault LED Blinks Amber . . . . . . . 146
14.3 System Switches Itself OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
14.4 Screen Remains Dark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
14.5 Flickering Stripes on the Monitor Screen . . . . . . . . . . 148
14.6 No Screen Display or Display Drifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
14.7 No Mouse Pointer Displayed On the Screen . . . . . . . . . 148
14.8 Floppy Disk Cannot Be Read/Written . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
14.9 Time and Date Are Not Correct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
14.10 Server Blade Does Not Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
14.11 Defective Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
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1 Preface
The PRIMERGY BX600 S3 Blade Server System represents a highly compact,
power-saving and scalable servers for integration in 19-inch rack systems.
Figure 1: PRIMERGY BX600 S3 Basic Unit
The PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit occupies seven height units in the rack
and can accommodate up to ten server blades of different models and configurations.
As economical, ultra-compact systems, the server blades with up to eight CPUs
are ideal for use by company data centers and Internet service providers. They
are perfectly suited for large application servers, terminal servers for CPUintensive applications, and DBMS servers.
The PRIMERGY BX600 S3 Blade Server System offers a high level of reliability
and availability through highly developed hardware and software components.
This includes hot-swappable server blades, switch blades, Fibre Channel (FC)
and Ethernet pass-thru blades, management blades, hot-swappable power
supply units and fan modules, the server management software ServerView, and
Remote-Deploy, Prefailure Detection and Analyzing (PDA), and Automatic Server
Reconfiguration and Restart (ASR&R).
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Overview of the Documentation Preface
Security functions in the BIOS Setup protect the data on the server blades
against manipulation. Additional security is provided by the lockable rack door.
1.1 Overview of the Documentation
I PRIMERGY manuals are available in PDF format on the PRIMERGY
ServerView Suite DVD 2. The PRIMERGY ServerView Suite DVD 2 is
part of the PRIMERGY ServerView Suite supplied with every server.
If you no longer have the ServerView Suite DVDs, you can obtain the
relevant current versions using the order number U15000-C289.
The PDF files for the manuals can also be downloaded free of charge
from the Internet. The overview page showing the online documentation
available in the Internet can be found via the URL:
http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com. The PRIMERGY server documentation can
be accessed using the Industry standard servers navigation option.
Concept and Target Group of this Manual
This operating manual is intended for those responsible for installing the
hardware and operating the system. The manual contains all the information
required for mounting and operating your PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit.
For a brief overview of the installation steps please see chapter 2 on page 19ff.
To understand the different expansion options, you need a knowledge of
hardware and data transmission, as well as basic knowledge of the operating
system used.
Additional Server Documentation
The PRIMERGY BX600 S3 documentation also includes:
– “Quick Start Hardware - PRIMERGY BX600 S3/S3” (leaflet)
– “Quick Start Software - Quick Installation Guide” DVD booklet (only included
with the PRIMERGY ServerView Suite as a printed copy)
– “Warranty” manual (print version supplied with the system, PDF file available
on the ServerBooks DVD supplied)
– “Safety notes and other important information” manual (print version
supplied with the system, PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD
supplied)
– “Ergonomics” manual (PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD supplied)
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Preface Overview of the Documentation
– “Returning used devices” manual (PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD
supplied)
– “Helpdesk” (leaflet with worldwide helpdesk telephone numbers)
– “BIOS Setup” (PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD supplied)
– „PRIMERGY BX Blade Server Systems: RemoteView Management Blade -
User Interface Description“ (PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD
supplied)
– „PRIMERGY BX Blade Server Systems: LAN Switch Blade - User Interface
Description“ (PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD supplied)
– „PRIMERGY BX Blade Server Systems: Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040
- Hardware Installation Guide“ (PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD
supplied)
– „PRIMERGY BX Blade Server Systems: LAN Router and Switch Blade -
User Interface Description“ (PDF file available on the ServerBooks DVD
supplied)
– „BX600 Digital KVM Switch: User Guide“ (PDF file available on the
ServerBooks DVD supplied)
Further Sources of Information
Further information is provided in:
– the RemoteDeploy manual (only relevant for cloning server blades)
– the technical manual for the rack
– the manual for the monitor
– the ServerView Server Management manual
– the manual for the Remote Test and Diagnostic System RemoteView
– your operating system documentation
– the information files of your operating system
(see also “Related Publications” on page 157).
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Features Preface
1.2 Features
The PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit provides a high-level infrastructure for the
installed server blades.
Server Capacity
The PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit provides slots for up to ten hot-pluggable
server blades. For details of the performance features of the different server
blade models, see the relevant operating manuals listed under “Related Publi-
cations” on page 157.
Communication Interfaces
The PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit has four slots on the back for installing
different types of I/O blades which allow the installed server blades to be
connected to the Ethernet LAN or to SAN environments. The connections can
be implemented via switch blades and/or pass-thru blades.
● Ethernet LAN I/O blades
To connect the server blades to the LAN the following I/O blade models are
available:
Gbit Ethernet LAN switch blade (SB9) 6x1Gbit
– 10 internal 1Gbit downlink ports to the server blades
– 6 external 1Gbit uplink ports (RJ45)
Gbit Ethernet LAN switch blade (SB9) 10Gbit multi-mode
– 10 internal 1Gbit downlink ports to the server blades
– 6 external 1Gbit uplink ports (RJ45)
– 2 external 10Gbit uplink ports (1xSFP, 1xCX4)
Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040
– 10 internal 10 1Gbit downlink ports to the server blades
– 2 external 10/100/1000BASE-T copper Gigabit Ethernet uplink
ports
– 4 external uplink ports via Cisco SFP modules for 1000BASE-SX
Fibre Optic and 10/100/1000BASE-T copper)
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Preface Features
Gbit Ethernet LAN Switch Blade (SB9F) 12x1 Gbit
– 30 internal 1Gbit ports to the server blades
– 12 external 1Gbit ports (RJ45)
I This switch blade can only be installed in slots NET1 and
NET2. The number of available ports depends on the types of
server blades installed, see page 80.
10 Gbit switch blade 10/2
– 10 internal 10 Gbit/s ports to the server blades
– 2 external 10 Gbit/s ports with optional X2 transceiver modules for
Fiber-Optical or CX4 copper cable
I This switch blade can only be installed in slots NET3 and
NET4 and supports only server blades with a 10-GbE
daughter card, see page 84.
Ethernet LAN Pass-Thru-Blade
This I/O blade provides ten RJ45 ports for direct (“pass-thru”) connections
to the server blades.
– 10 internal 1Gbit ports to the server blades
– 10 external 1Gbit ports (RJ45)
All switch blades are hot-swappable. By installing two switch blades,
redundant LAN connections can be provided for the server blades.
● Fibre Channel I/O Blades
The following I/O blades are available for connecting the server blades to
SAN environments:
2/4 Gbit Fibre Channel Switch Blade Brocade SilkWorm 4016
– 10 internal 2Gbit/s ports to the server blades
– 6 external 4Gbit/s ports via a GBIC/SFP module
I In addition to the 16-port variant, a model with 12 dynamically
assignable ports is available (e.g. 4 external and 8 internal
ports). You can upgrade this model to a 16-port variant later.
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Features Preface
4/4Gbit Fibre Channel Switch Blade Brocade SilkWorm 4016 4D
– 10 internal 4Gbit/s ports to the server blades
– 6 external 4Gbit/s ports via a GBIC/SFP module
I In addition to the 16-port variant, a model with 12 dynamically
assignable ports is available (e.g. 4 external and 8 internal
ports). You can upgrade this model to a 16-port variant later.
4Gbit Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Blade
– 10 internal 4Gbit/s ports to the server blades
– 10 external 4Gbit/s ports via a GBIC/SFP module
2Gbit Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Blade
– 10 internal 2Gbit/s ports to the server blades
– 10 external 2Gbit/s ports via a GBIC/SFP module
I Fibre Channel I/O blades can only be installed in slots NET3 and
NET4. The server blades for which Fibre Channel connections are to
be implemented must be fitted with Fibre Channel daughter cards.
Management Blade
The PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit accommodates two hot-swappable,
redundant management blades with an integrated management solution for
complete remote administration of the system.
KVM Blade
For administering the server blades, the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit offers
a KVM blade, which allows the individual server blades to be connected to a
console.
– The standard KVM blade allows a monitor, PS2 keyboard and PS2 mouse
to be connected for local administration of the server blades.
– The adv. KVM blade offers the same functionality as the standard version
of the KVM blade plus a LAN port for connecting a Web-based console.
– The digital KVM blade offers the same functionality as the standard version
of the KVM blade plus a LAN port for connecting a Web-based console.
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Preface Features
Power Supply
Up to four hot-swappable power supply units which adjust automatically to any
power voltage in the range 200 - 240 V in a 2+2 redundant power supply configuration ensure enough power for the system. If one of these units fails, the
others ensure that operation continues unimpaired. The defective power supply
unit can be replaced during operation (hot-swap).
Ventilation
The system is kept cool by three fans in each power supply unit and four single
fans, with two of them mounted one after the other in a housing in the rear
chassis. This configuration is redundant and hot-swappable.
High Level of Availability and Failure Protection
When memory data is accessed, 1-bit errors in the main memory are recognized and automatically corrected with the ECC (Error Correcting Code)
method.
ASR&R (Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart) restarts the system in
the case of an error and automatically “hides” the defective system components.
The PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analyzing) technology from Fujitsu
Technology Solutions analyzes and monitors all components relevant for
system reliability.
The hot-swappable components provide additional failure protection. Failure
protection on a complete blade system is ensured by up to four redundant, hotswap power supply units (PSU), as well as hot-swap, redundant fans.
Server Management
Server management is implemented via the supplied ServerView software and
PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analyzing) technology from Fujitsu Technology
Solutions. PDA warns of system errors or overloading before they occur so that
preventive measures can be taken.
ServerView allows the management of all PRIMERGY servers in the network via
a central console. Here ServerView supports the following functions:
● Remote startup (Wake On LAN)
● Temperature monitoring of the CPU and the surrounding area
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Features Preface
● Watchdog timer for Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart (ASR&R)
in the event of memory modules or processors failing
● Power monitoring
● End-of-life monitoring of the fans with timely notification before a failure
● Watchdog timer for operating system monitoring and application monitoring
with ASR&R
Deployment software makes installing multiple servers fast and easy. For further
information, see the corresponding documentation (see “Related Publications”
on page 157).
Information on server management with ServerView is provided in the associated
documentation (see also “Related Publications” on page 157).
ServerView Installation Manager
You can configure the server quickly and precisely with the ServerView
Installation Manager software provided. User-guided menus are available for
installing the server operating systems.
Service and Support
PRIMERGY servers are service-friendly and modular, thus allowing quick and
easy maintenance.
I For easy and immediate recognition, the levers or handles and locking
buttons (touch points) of the locking mechanisms for the different components have the color green.
The flash EPROM program supplied with the Fujitsu Technology Solutions
utilities supports fast BIOS update. The two redundant and hot-swappable
management blades with independent management LAN and COM ports
ensure complete remote control. Together they facilitate remote diagnosis for
system analysis, remote configuration and remote restart, should the operating
system or hardware fail.
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Preface Notational Conventions
1.3 Notational Conventions
The following notational conventions are used in this manual:
Italics indicate commands, menu items or software programs.
“Quotation marks” indicate names of chapters and terms that should be
emphasized.
Ê Text which follows this symbol describes activities that
must be performed in the order given.
V CAUTION! Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol.
Failure to observe this warning may endanger your life,
damage the server, or lead to loss of data.
I This symbol introduces supplementary information,
remarks and tips.
Table 1: Notational conventions
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Technical Data Preface
1.4 Technical Data
Electrical Data (single power supply unit)
Rated voltage range 200 - 240 V
Rated frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Max. rated current 230V / 11,6 A
Max. active power 230 V / 2650 W
Max. apparent power 2680 VA (230V)
Thermal dissipation 2050 kJ/h
Protection class I
Electrical Data (basic unit without server blades)
Power consumption 360 W
Thermal dissipation 1300 kJ/h
Compliance Standards
Product safety and ergonomics IEC 60950 / EN 60950 UL 1950 3rd Edition,
CSA 22.2 No. 950
Electromagnetic compatibility FCC class A
Emitted interference EN 55022 class A
Harmonic current EN 61000-3-2
Noise immunity EN 55024
CE label
according to EU directives
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Low-Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC
Preface Technical Data
Certification
Product safety
Global CB
Europe ENEC
Germany GS
USA/Canada CSA
US
/ CSA
C
Japan VCCI
Australia C-tic
Taiwan BSMI (CNS 13438)
Mechanical Values
Width 446 mm
Installation depth 740 mm
Height 307 mm oder 7 HE
Weight
max. 131,5 kg (depending on the configuration)
Environmental Conditions
Environment class 3K2
Environment class 2K2
DIN IEC 721 section 3-3
DIN IEC 721section 3-2
Temperature:
Operation (3K2)
Transport (2K2)
5 ºC .... 35 ºC
-20 °C .... 60 °C
Relative humidity 10%...85%
Condensation during operation must be avoided.
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Technical Data Preface
Noise Level
Sound power level L
WAd
Sound pressure level L
pAm
8,7 B (operating)
70 dB (operating)
measured according to ISO 7779 and declared according to ISO 9296
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2 Overview: Installation Steps
In this chapter you will find an overview of the steps necessary to install your
BX600 S3 basic unit. Links guide you to sections where you can find more
detailed information on the individual steps.
Ê Before you begin, please read the chapter “Important Notes” beginning on
page 21, especially the section “Notes on Safety”.
Ê Unpack the system, check the contents of the package for visible transport
damage, and check whether the delivery matches the details in the delivery
note (see section 4.2 on page 34).
Ê Mount the system in the rack (see section 4.3 on page 35 and also the layout
arrangement on the order lists).
Ê Cable the system (see section 4.4 on page 41). Please also see the section
“Cable Routing” on page 43 and the section “Instructions on Connecting and
Disconnecting Cables” on page 45.
Ê Connect the system to the mains voltage (see section 4.5 on page 46).
Ê Familiarize yourself with the operating and indicator elements on the front
and rear sides of the BX600 S3 basic unit (see chapter 5 beginning on
page 49).
Ê Insert the server blades into the slots in the front of the BX600 S3 basic unit
(see chapter 7 on page 71).
Ê Configure the management blades (see section 5.3 on page 55) so that you
can perform further administration of the blade server system via LAN.
Ê Install the desired operating systems and applications on the server blades.
To do so, you have the following options:
– Cloning a server blade from a remote image server with RemoteDeploy
Recommended if the following requirements are satisfied:
– the RemoteDeploy software is available
– an appropriate cloning image is available
– deployment server and LAN connection are available
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Overview: Installation Steps
– Remote installation with ServerView Installation Manager
This installation method is recommended if a LAN connection and a
DHCP server are available but the requirements for cloning are not satisfied.
– Local installation with or without ServerView Installation Manager
Since the local installation is the least convenient installation method, it
is only recommended if the requirements for remote installation or
cloning are not satisfied.
If you wish to install an operating system that is not supported by ServerView Installation Manager, you can perform the installation directly
without using ServerView Installation Manager.
I For further information on remote or local installation of server blades,
please see the ServerView Installation Manager manual, which
contains a “Quick Step Guide” as well as a detailed description of the
different installation options and installation wizards. A print version
of the ServerView Installation Manager manual is included in the
PRIMERGY ServerView Suite, which comes with the BX600 S3 basic
unit. A PDF version of the manual is contained on the PRIMERGY
ServerBooks DVD.
Cloning of server blades is described in the RemoteDeploy manual
(print version delivered with RemoteDeploy, PDF version contained
on the PRIMERGY ServerBooks DVD).
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3 Important Notes
In this chapter you will find essential information on safety when working with
your system.
3.1 Notes on Safety
I You will also find the following safety instructions in the manual entitled
“Safety“, which also includes additional notes on the guarantee and ergonomics.
This device complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing
equipment, including electronic office machines for use in an office environment.
If you have any questions, please contact your sales outlet or the customer
service center of Fujitsu Technology Solutions.
V CAUTION!
The actions described in these instructions should only be performed by
technicians, service personnel or technical specialists. Equipment
repairs should only be performed by qualified staff. Any failure to observe
the guidelines in this manual could expose the user to risks (electric
shock, fire hazards) and could also damage the equipment. Note that
any unauthorized opening of the device will result in the invalidation of
the warranty and exclusion from all liability.
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Notes on Safety Important Notes
Before Setting Up
V CAUTION!
● During installation and before operating the device, observe the
instructions on environmental conditions for your device in the section
“Technical Data” on page 16.
● If the device is brought in from a cold environment, condensation may
form on both the inside and outside of the machine.
Before operating the device, wait until it is absolutely dry and has
reached approximately the same temperature as the installation site.
Failure to observe these guidelines can lead to physical damage of
the device.
● Transport the device only in the original packaging or in packaging
which protects it from knocks and jolts.
Installation and Operation
V CAUTION!
● For safety reasons, make sure you read any warning labels when
removing modules from the server.
● Beware of energy hazards on the plug-in contacts of the midplane. A
short circuit on these connections can lead to damage to the system.
● If the server is integrated in a (rack) installation that receives power
from an industrial (public) power supply network with the IEC309 connector, the (public) power supply protection must comply with the
requirements for the non-industrial (public) power supply networks for
the type-A connector.
● For the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 unit only 2100W PSUs are allowed
(Product no. A3C40073262)! The 1200W PSUs of the PRIMERGY
BX600 S1 basic unit is not allowed for the PRIMERGY BX600 S3
basic unit.
The 2100W PSU is not allowed for the PRIMERGY BX600 S1 basic
unit.
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Important Notes Notes on Safety
V CAUTION!
● Due to the high power requirements of the BX600 S3 blade server,
you must be careful when arranging the power cabling. Please notice
the information that purpose in section “Notes on power cabling” on
page 126).
● Make sure that the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit is connected to
the mains for at least one minute before pressing the power ON/OFF
button to switch the system ON.
● The server automatically adjusts to a mains voltage of 200 - 240 V.
The server may only be put into operation if the mains voltage range
set on the server corresponds to the local mains voltage.
● This device has safety-tested power cables and must only be
connected to properly grounded power sockets or CEE sockets.
● The power button does not disconnect the device from the mains
voltage. To completely disconnect it from the mains voltage, the
power plugs must be removed from the power socket.
● Data transmission cables must not be connected or disconnected
during a thunderstorm (lightning hazard).
● Make sure that no objects (such as bracelets or paper clips) or liquids
fall/spill into the device (risk of electric shock or short circuit).
● Data cables must be adequately shielded to avoid interference.
● The LAN wiring must comply with the standards EN 50173 and EN
50174-1/2. The minimum requirement is a protected LAN line of
category 5 for 10/100 MBps Ethernet, and/or of category 5e for
Gigabit Ethernet. The requirements of the specification ISO/IEC
11801 must be observed.
● In an emergency (e.g. damage to housing, control elements or
cables, the ingress of liquids or foreign bodies), switch the unit off
immediately, pull the power plug out of the grounding outlet or the
CEE outlet, and contact Service.
● Proper operation of the device (in accordance with IEC 60950/DIN
EN 60950) is only ensured if the casing is completely assembled and
the dummy units for the installation openings have been put in place
(electric shock, cooling, fire protection, interference suppression).
BX600 S3 Operating Manual 23
Notes on Safety Important Notes
V CAUTION!
● Install only system extensions that satisfy the requirements and rules
governing safety and electromagnetic compatibility and relating to
telecommunications terminal equipment. If you install other extensions, you may damage the system or violate the safety regulations
and regulations on RFI suppression. Information on which system
extensions are suitable can be obtained from the customer service
center or your sales outlet.
● The components (e.g. power supply) marked with a warning label
(e.g. lightning symbol) may only be opened, removed or exchanged
by authorized, qualified personnel. The hot-swap or hot-plug components are exceptions to this rule.
● The warranty is invalidated if the device is damaged during the instal-
lation or replacement of system extensions.
● You may set only those resolutions and refresh rates specified in the
“Technical data” section of the monitor description. Otherwise, you
may damage your monitor. If you are in any doubt, contact your sales
outlet or customer service center.
Batteries
V CAUTION!
● Incorrect replacement of batteries may lead to a risk of explosion. The
battery may only be replaced with an identical battery or with a type
recommended by the manufacturer.
● Do not throw batteries into the trash can. They must be disposed of
in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste.
● Replace the lithium battery on the relevant components according to
the instructions in this manual.
● All batteries containing pollutants are marked with a symbol (a
crossed-out garbage can) as well as the chemical symbol for the
heavy metal which classifies it as a pollutant:
Cd Cadmium
Hg Mercury
Pb Lead
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Important Notes Components With Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices
Other Important Notes:
● Keep this operating manual and all additional documentation together with
the device.
If you pass on the device to third parties, you should also pass on the
complete documentation.
3.2 Components With Electrostatic-Sensitive
Devices
Electrostatic-sensitive components are identified by the following sticker:
Figure 2: ESD label
When you handle components fitted with ESDs, you must observe the following
points under all circumstances:
● Always discharge static build-up (e.g. by touching a grounded object) before
working.
● The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charge.
● Always hold components with ESDs by their edges.
● Do not touch any exposed pins or conductors on a component.
● Use a grounding cable designed for this purpose to connect yourself to the
system unit as you install components.
● Place all components on a static-proof base.
I You will find a detailed description of how to handle ESD components in
the relevant European or international standards (EN 61340-5-1,
ANSI/ESD S20.20).
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CE Certificate Important Notes
3.3 CE Certificate
The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements
of the EEC directives 89/336/EEC “Electromagnetic compatibility”
and 73/23/EEC “Low voltage directive”. The device therefore
qualifies for the CE certificate (CE=Communauté Européenne).
3.4 FCC Class A Compliance Statement
If there is an FCC statement on the device, then:
The following statement applies to the products covered in this manual, unless
otherwise specified herein. The statement for other products will appear in the
accompanying documentation.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
“Class A” digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules, and meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard
ICES-003 for digital apparatus. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between equipment and the receiver.
● Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Fujitsu Technology Solutions is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those
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Important Notes Transporting the Basic Unit
specified by Fujitsu Technology Solutions. The correction of interferences
caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the
responsibility of the user.
The use of shielded I/O cables is required when connecting this equipment to
any and all optional peripheral or host devices. Failure to do so may violate FCC
and ICES rules.
3.5 Transporting the Basic Unit
V CAUTION!
● Transport the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit only in its original
packaging or in a packaging which protects it from knocks and jolts.
Do not unpack the basic unit until you have finished transporting it.
● For safety reasons, at least two people are needed to install the basic
unit because of its weight and size.
● Before lifting the basic unit into the rack, remove server blades, fan
units and power supplies from the system unit to reduce weight.
● Use the handles on the front and the fold-away handles on the long
sides to lift or carry the basic unit.
● Never lift or transport the basic unit using the handles on the rear.
3.6 Notes on Installing in the Rack
V CAUTION!
● For safety reasons, at least two people are needed to install the
basic unit because of its weight and size.
● For lifting the basic unit, use the handles on the front and the fold-out
handles on the long sides of the chassis.
● Before lifting the basic unit into the rack, remove server blades, fan
units and power supplies from the system unit to reduce weight.
● For lifting the basic unit, use the handles on the front and the fold-out
handles on the long sides of the chassis.
● Never lift or transport the server using the handles on the rear.
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Notes on Installing in the Rack Important Notes
V CAUTION!
● For safety reasons only one unit may be withdrawn from the rack at a
time when performing assembly or service work.
● Ensure that the anti-tilt bracket is correctly mounted when you set up
the rack.
● If more than one unit is withdrawn from the rack at any one time, the
rack is in danger of tilting forward.
● When connecting and disconnecting cables, read the relevant notes
in the “Important notes” chapter in the technical manual for the
relevant rack. The technical manual is supplied with the corresponding rack.
● The power connection for the rack must be installed by an authorized
technician (electrician).
● If the server is integrated in a (rack) installation that receives power
from an industrial (public) power supply network with the IEC309
connector, the (public) power supply protection must comply with the
requirements for the non-industrial (public) power supply networks for
the type-A connector.
● The power supply for the rack should be divided amongst the three
phases of a three-phase power connection.
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Important Notes Environmental Protection
3.7 Environmental Protection
Environmentally Friendly Product Design and Development
This product has been designed in accordance with the Fujitsu Technology
Solutions standards for ”environmentally friendly product design and development“. This means that the designers have taken into account important criteria
such as durability, selection of materials and coding, emissions, packaging, the
ease with which the product can be dismantled and the extent to which it can be
recycled.
This saves resources and thus reduces the harm done to the environment.
Notes on Saving Energy
Devices that do not have to be on permanently should not be switched on until
they need to be used and should be switched off during long breaks and on
completion of work
Notes on Packaging
Please do not throw away the packaging. It may be needed later for transporting
your system unit. If possible, devices should be transported in their original pakkaging.
Notes on Dealing with Consumables
Please dispose of printer consumables and batteries in accordance with local
government regulations.
Do not throw batteries and accumulators into the household waste. They must
be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste
(see also “Returning Batteries” on page 31).
Notes on Labeling Plastic Housing Parts
Please avoid attaching your own labels to plastic housing parts wherever
possible, since this makes it difficult to recycle them.
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Environmental Protection Important Notes
Returning Used Electrical and Electronic Devices in EU Countries
– Separate collection
Users of electrical and electronic devices are obligated to collect used
devices separately. Electrical (electronic) used devices may not be disposed
of together with unsorted household refuse. The separate collection is a
condition for reuse, recycling and utilisation of used electrical (electronic)
devices, which ensures the protection of resources.
– Return and collection systems
Electrical (electronic) used devices from private households can be returned
free of charge. To return your used device, please use the country-specific
return and collection systems available to you (see “Local Contacts” on
page 31).
The return of used devices which pose a health or safety risk for human
beings due to soiling during use may be refused.
– Reuse, recycling and utilisation
By actively using the offered return and collection systems, you make your
contribution to the reuse, recycling and utilisation of electrical (electronic)
devices.
– Effects on the environment and human health
Electrical (electronic) used devices contain parts which must be handled sel-
ectively according to the EU directive. Separate collection and selective
treatment are the basis for environment-friendly disposal and the protection
of human health.
– Meaning of the symbol "Crossed out rubbish bin on wheels"
Electrical (electronic) devices which are marked with one of the following
symbols may not be disposed of with household refuse in accordance with
the EU directive.
Figure 3: Symbols for electrical (electronic) devices
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Important Notes Environmental Protection
Returning Batteries
Batteries which are marked with one of the following symbols may not be
disposed of together with household refuse according to the applicable EU
directive.
Figure 4: Symbols for batteries
With batteries containing harmful substances, the chemical symbol for the
heavy metal contained is indicated below the waste bin.
Cd Cadmium
Hg Mercury
Pb Lead
The following applies to Germany:
– Private consumers can return batteries at the point of sale or the immediate
vicinity thereof free of charge (exception: starter batteries).
– The final consumer is obligated to return defective or used batteries to the
seller or to the return points established for this purpose.
Local Contacts
For details on take-back and reuse of devices and consumables within Europe,
contact your Fujitsu Technology Solutions branch office/subsidiary or our
recycling centre in Paderborn:
Fujitsu Technology Solutions
Recycling Center
D-33106 Paderborn
Tel.: +49 5251 8 18010
Fax +49 5251 8 18015
Internet: www.ts.fujitsu.com/recycling
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Installing the Hardware Installation Steps
4 Installing the Hardware
V CAUTION!
Please note the safety instructions in the chapter “Important Notes” on
page 21.
Do not expose the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit to extreme environmental conditions (see section “Technical Data” on page 16). Protect it
from dust, moisture, and heat.
4.1 Installation Steps
The installation steps are described in detail in the following sections of this
chapter:
● Unpacking the basic unit (see 4.2 on page 34).
● Mounting the basic unit in the rack (see 4.3 on page 35 and also the layout
arrangement on the order lists).
● Cabling the basic unit (see 4.4 on page 41). See also the section “Cable
Routing” on page 43 and the section “Instructions on Connecting and Dis-
connecting Cables” on page 45.
● Connecting the basic unit to the mains voltage (see 4.5 on page 46).
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Unpacking the Basic Unit Installing the Hardware
4.2 Unpacking the Basic Unit
V CAUTION!
Please note the safety instructions in the chapter “Important Notes” on
page 21.
Do not unpack the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit until you have
finished transporting it.
We recommend that you do not throw away the original packaging material! It
may be required for future transportation.
Ê Unpack all the individual parts.
Ê Check the contents of the package for visible transport damage.
Ê Check whether the delivery matches the details in the delivery note.
The identification rating plate is located on the front edge of the left side of the
basic unit.
If you find transport damage or inconsistencies between the contents of the
package and the delivery note, inform your supplier immediately!
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k
4.3 Installing the System in the Rack
V CAUTION!
● For safety reasons, at least two people are required to install the
PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit because of its weight and size.
● Please observe the safety precautions and references to rack instal-
lation in the chapter “Important Notes” on page 21.
● The rack may tip over if more than one unit is removed at the same
time.
Requirements of the Rack
The rack systems from Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH (PRIMECENTER
rack; DataCenter rack) fully support the installation of the PRIMERGY server
systems. Installation in the common rack systems of other manufacturers (3rd-
party rack) is supported to a large degree.
To accommodate the ventilation concept and ensure proper ventilation of the
components in the rack, any unused areas must be closed using dummy covers.
The unit is connected to the power supply via an external distribution board, a
32 A power distribution unit (PDU) or a UPS device.
The main features of the rack systems from Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH
are:
PRIMECENTER/DataCenter Rack
– Frontally bolted rails.
The rails have a linear alignment option to also allow adjustment to different
rack depths.
– Extended cable management within the lateral rack area.
The following applies to rack systems from third-party manufacturers:
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Installing the System in the Rack Installing the Hardware
3rd-Party Rack
Certain framework conditions must be fulfilled:
– Installation dimensions (see the dimensions shown in figure 5 on page 37).
1 rack front
2 rack rear
A rack depth (comparison PRIMECENTER rack 940/1000 mm)
B rack width (comparison PRIMECENTER rack 700 mm)
C clearance of the 19-inch installation level
C1 front 19-inch installation level
C2 rear 19-inch installation level
D area for cable routing (cable area depth) and ventilation
E area for front panel and ventilation
F right and left area for support systems
P PRIMERGY installation depth
a1 front left support upright
a2 front right support upright
b1 rear left support upright
b2 rear right support upright
– Please ensure that the security mechanism (e.g. stopper or retention
system) on the server is working.
– The rack support uprights must allow the rails to be screwed on at the front.
– Frontally bolted rails.
The rails have with a linear alignment option to also allow adjustment to
different rack depths.
– No support for the cable management delivered with the mounting kit. This
cable management is customized for the Fujitsu Technology Solutions PRI-
MECENTER rack.
– Climatic conditions.
For the ventilation of the installed server, there must be sufficiently large
gaps for air intake at the front of the rack and air discharge at the back of the
rack.
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In principle the ventilation concept allows for the necessary cooling through
horizontal self-ventilation of the installed devices (air flow from the front to
the rear).
– Power supply.
For installation in 3rd-party racks, you must ensure that appropriate socket
strips are present.
Figure 5: Mechanical conditions
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Installing the System in the Rack Installing the Hardware
4.3.1 Mounting the Assembly Kit
Mounting the server in the PRIMECENTER/DataCenter Rack requires the
following parts:
– two support brackets
– two carrier rails (assembled)
– 12 plug washers (figure 7 on page 39) and screws
I For general information see the technical manual for the relevant rack
(see also “Related Publications” on page 157).
To mount the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit in the rack, you must first mount
two support brackets on the rear left support upright of the rack. The first one
must be mounted level with the lower edge of the device, while the second must
be mounted level with the upper edge of the first. The brackets are used for the
rear fixing of the left carrier rail.
Ê See the installation instructions in the technical manual for the relevant rack
model.
Ê Mark the position of the lower edge of the basic unit on the support uprights.
Figure 6: Mounting the support brackets
Ê Place the first support bracket at the appropriate height (level with the lower
edge of the device) on the left rear support upright by inserting the posi-
tioning nubs (1 in figure 6) in the corresponding holes of the support upright.
Ê Place the plug washers in the holes of the support uprights and secure the
bracket with two screws.
Ê Repeat the procedure with the second support bracket.
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Note that the second bracket will be mounted level with the upper edge of
the first support bracket mounted (see figure 6 on page 38).
Figure 7: Mounting the left carrier rail
Ê Undo the six screws (1) for adjusting the rail length and place the guide lugs
(a) in the corresponding holes of the support brackets.
Ê Place three plug washers (3) in the appropriate holes of the support brackets
and, while holding the rail in place, fasten it with three screws.
Ê Place two plug washers in the holes of the front left support upright at the
marked attachment points, adjust the rail length (2) and, while holding the
rail in place, fasten it with three screws (4).
Ê Pull the carrier rail of the rack-mounting kit forward as far as possible in the
direction of the arrow (2).
Ê Fasten the six screws for adjusting the rail length (1).
Ê Repeat the procedure for the second rail. Note that for this rail no support
bracket is necessary.
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Installing the System in the Rack Installing the Hardware
4.3.2 Mounting/Removing the Basic Unit
V CAUTION!
For safety reasons, at least two people are required to mount or
remove the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit because of its weight
and size.
Please note the relevant safety instructions in section “Notes on Installing
in the Rack” on page 27.
Before lifting the basic unit into the rack, remove server blades, fan units
and power supplies from the basic unit to reduce weight.
Figure 8: Mounting the basic unit
Ê Note the slot assignment of the server blades so that you can insert them
correctly again once you have lifted the basic unit into the rack.
Ê Remove server blades, fan units and power supplies from the system unit to
reduce weight (for assembly instructions see section “Adding a Server Blade
to the Basic Unit” on page 74, section “Replacing a Power Supply Unit” on
page 133 and section “Replacing the Fan Unit” on page 141).
Ê Lift the basic unit onto the two carrier rails.
Ê Slide the basic unit into the rack (1).
Ê Secure the basic unit in the rack using the four knurled screws (2).
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Ê Insert the server blades into their slots (see section “Adding a Server Blade
to the Basic Unit” on page 74). Return the power supply units and fan units
to the basic unit (see section “Replacing a Power Supply Unit” on page 133
and section “Replacing the Fan Unit” on page 141).
You remove the basic unit by following the above steps in reverse order:
V CAUTION!
Please note the relevant safety instructions in section “Notes on Installing
in the Rack” on page 27.
Ê Note the slot assignment of the server blades so that you can insert them
correctly again after you have removed the basic unit from the rack.
Ê Remove server blades, fan units and power supplies from the basic unit to
reduce weight.
Ê Remove the four knurled screws.
Ê Pull out the basic unit and carefully remove it from the rack.
4.4 Connecting External Devices
The external connectors of the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit are located on
the rear of the basic unit. The external connectors of the server blades are
located on the front of the basic unit. For information on these connectors see
the operating manuals of the different server blade types (see “Related Publica-
tions” on page 157).
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Connecting External Devices Installing the Hardware
Connectors on the back of the basic unit
NET2
NET4
3
4
Figure 9: Connectors for external devices
NET1,
NET2
NET3,
NET4
Connectors of various types I/O blades, connected to the server blades on-board
NICs. These I/O blades can be Ethernet switch blades or Ethernet pass-thru blades,
see “Ethernet LAN I/O Blades” on page 79.
Connectors of various types I/O blades, connected to the optional I/O modules of the
server blades. These I/O blades can be Ethernet or Fibre Channel switch blades or
pass-thru blades, see “Ethernet LAN I/O Blades” on page 79 and “Fibre Channel
I/O Blades” on page 101.
3 Serial port connector on management blade 2 (see also figure 61 on page 114).
Standard serial port, management communication port.
4 LAN connector on management blade 2 (see also figure 61 on page 114). LAN
port, RJ45, 10Mb management LAN.
5 Serial port connector on management blade 1 (see also figure 61 on page 114).
Standard serial port, management communication port.
6 LAN connector on management blade 1 (see also figure 61 on page 114). LAN
port, RJ45, 10Mb management LAN.
7 KVM connector on rear KVM blade, which offers VGA, PS2 keyboard and mouse
support via a special cable (see figure 10 below). The Adv. KVM bladeand the digital
KVM blade also offers a LAN connectors (RJ45, 10 Mb) (see also figure 66 on
page 120).
NET1
NET3
7
6
5
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VGA mouse
Figure 10: Special cable
keyboard
(purple)
(green)
to rear
KVM board
4.4.1 Cable Routing
The cables are routed directly on the rack support uprights.
PCI Cards with Cable at the Front
If a PCI expansion module is installed in a server blade, you will have to connect
the PCI port with an external device on the back of the rack. To route the cable
from the front to the back of the rack, use the side slots of the rack with a cable
bezel as shown in figure 11 below. You may also route the cable to the back of
the rack, using the space below the basic unit.
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Connecting External Devices Installing the Hardware
Figure 11: Cable routing from the front to the back of the server (top view)
I Server blades with a PCI I/O controller should be fitted in the middle of
the basic unit (slots 5 and 6) to keep the cable bend radius as large as
possible.
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4.4.2 Instructions on Connecting and Disconnecting
Cables
V CAUTION!
Make sure you read the documentation on the devices before connecting
them.
Do not connect or disconnect data cables during a thunderstorm.
When removing a cable, always hold it by the plug.
Connect and disconnect the cables in the order described below.
Connecting Cables
Ê Turn off all power and equipment switches.
Ê Pull all power plugs out of grounded power sockets or CEE sockets.
Ê Plug all cables into the system and peripherals. Secure the data transmis-
sion cable connections (e.g. nut retention).
Ê Plug all data communication cables into the utility sockets.
Ê Plug all power cables into the grounded power sockets or CEE sockets.
Disconnecting Cables
Ê Turn off all power and equipment switches.
Ê Pull all power plugs out of grounded power sockets or CEE sockets.
Ê Unplug all data communication cables from the utility sockets.
Ê Undo the nut retention on the connector housings and pull the correspon-
ding cables out of the basic unit and the peripherals.
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Connecting the System to the Mains Installing the Hardware
4.5 Connecting the System to the Mains
There are slots for four hot-swappable 2100 W power supply units on the rear
of the basic unit. The base system is equipped with two power supply units.
V CAUTION!
● Make sure you observe the information on determining how many
power supply units are required (see chapter “Power Supply
Concept” on page 125).
● Due to the high power requirements of the BX600 S3 blade server,
you must be careful when arranging the power cabling. Please notice
the information that purpose in section “Notes on power cabling” on
page 126).
● The power supply units switch on automatically at a mains voltage
between 200 - 240 V. The basic unit may only be commissioned if the
local mains voltage is within the voltage range of the system.
● The 2100 W power supply units may only be connected to 16 Amp
grounding outlets, a power distribution unit (PDU) or CEE outlets.
When ordering the basic unit, indicate the type of outlet available at
the installation site. This will allow us to supply a cable with suitable
C19 connectors with the order.
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2
1
Figure 12: Connecting the basic unit to the mains
Ê First connect the C19 connector of the power cables to the power supply
units of the basic unit (1), and then plug the power plug (2) into the USV,
power distribution unit (PDU) or into an external socket.
V CAUTION!
Always connect the power cable to the power supply units first, and then
to the mains.
I Please make sure that each of the power supply units is connected to a
different phase. This will provide you with additional phase redundancy
for high availability configurations. If one phase has failed, the power
supply units connected to the other phases keep active. You can get full
phase redundancy with up to three power supply units. With four power
supply units, two of them are to be connected to one phase (see also
“Related Publications” on page 157).
Phase redundancy is possible in regions, where a single phase provides
200 - 240V; in other regions with lower single phase voltage, two phases
must be coupled and complete phase redundancy thus is not possible.
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5 Preparation for Use and
Operation
V CAUTION!
● Please note the safety instructions in the chapter “Important Notes”
on page 21.
● Beware of energy hazards on the plug-in contacts of the midplane. A
short circuit on these connections can lead to damage to the system.
All unoccupied component slots are fitted with corresponding dummy modules
to ensure that the electromagnetic emission properties of the system are
observed and that the system components are cooled properly.
Figure 13: PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit
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Operating and Indicator Elements Preparation for Use and Operation
5.1 Operating and Indicator Elements of the
Basic Unit
5.1.1 The Front
Figure 14: System operating and indicator elements on the front
1 Power indicator (bicolor LED)
Lights amber: basic unit is ready for powering ON (5 V standby
power present).
Lights green: basic unit is switched ON.
2 System power ON/OFF button
When the basic unit is switched OFF, pressing the power button for 2
seconds will switch it ON.
When the basic unit is operating and the button is kept pressed for 4
seconds, the basic unit will be gracefully shut down.
When the basic unit is switched ON, pressing the power button for 10
seconds will switch it OFF.
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3 Front identify/Fault indicator (amber LED)
Unlit: The system is normal and not highlighted.
If power indicator LED lights green, basic unit is
switched ON (5 V standby power present).
Lights amber: This system has been selected by pressing the front or
rear identify button.
To deactivate, press one of the buttons again.
You also can activate the LED via CLI.
Blinks amber: The system is directly controlled via the management
blade user interface.
or
SUM error: A malfunction has occurred in the system.
4 Front identify button
Pressing this button lights up the integrated front identify indicator. The
ID
front and rear identify indicators will be synchronized.
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5.1.2 The Rear
Figure 15: System operating and indicator elements on the rear
1 Rear identify button
1
Pressing this button lights up the rear identify indicator. The front and
rear identify indicators will be synchronized.
2 Rear identify/Fault indicator (green LED)
1
Lights green: This system has been selected for identification
(identify LED is lit) by pressing the front or rear identify
button.
To deselect the system, press either of the identify
buttons again.
Blinks green: SUM error: A malfunction has occurred in the system.
1
Figure 15 shows the operator panel of the standard KVM blade. For further information on this
KVM blade and on the adv. KVM blade, see chapter “KVM Blade” on page 119.
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Preparation for Use and Operation Switching the Blade Server ON/OFF
5.2 Switching the Basic Unit ON/OFF
V CAUTION!
● Make sure that the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit is connected to
the mains for at least one minute before pressing the power ON/OFF
button to switch the system ON.
● If, after switching the basic unit ON, you can only see flickering stripes
on the attached monitor, switch the system OFF immediately (see
chapter “Troubleshooting and Tips” on page 145).
● The system ON/OFF power button does not disconnect the system
from the mains voltage. To completely disconnect it, you must remove
the power plugs from the sockets.
Switching ON the Basic Unit ( Basic Unit is Powered OFF)
Ê Press the basic unit power ON/OFF button (position 2 in figure 14 on
page 50) for 2 seconds. Depending on the BIOS settings, the server blades
can be switched on automatically one after another according to the slot
numbering (see figure 28 on page 72).
Ê If necessary, switch ON the required server blades (see “Switching the
Server Blades ON/OFF” on page 54).
The basic unit is switched ON and the activated server blades perform a system
test and boot the operating system.
Switching OFF the Basic Unit (System is Powered ON)
The basic unit is operating (server blades are also switched ON).
Ê For graceful shutdown of all server blades, press the system power
ON/OFF button (position 2 on figure 14 on page 50) for 4 seconds. The
server blades will then be powered OFF.
Ê For hard shutdown of all server blades, press the system power ON/OFF
button (position 2 on figure 14 on page 50) for 10 seconds. The server
blades will be powered OFF immediately.
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Switching the Blade Server ON/OFF Preparation for Use and Operation
Other Ways to Switch ON the Basic Unit
– Using the web interface of the management blade
Using the web interface of the management blade, you can switch on the
basic unit as well as each of the server blades (see the manual „PRIMERGY
BX Blade Server Systems: RemoteView Management Blade - User
Interface Description“.
– After power failure
The basic unit automatically switches ON following a power failure, and the
server blades which were operating before the power failure are booted
automatically.
Switching the Server Blades ON/OFF
The basic unit must be powered ON.
The server blade can be switched ON and OFF in the following ways:
– To switch ON the server blade, press the power button of the server blade
(see the manual for the relevant server blade type).
To switch OFF the server blade, press the power button of the server blade
(see the manual for the relevant server blade type) for 4 seconds.
– Specified switch-ON time/switch-OFF time
The server blade is switched ON or OFF at a time specified in the ServerView
program.
– Ring indicator
The server blade is switched ON via an external modem.
– After power failure
The server blade automatically switches ON following a power failure
(depending on the settings in the BIOS).
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5.3 Management Blade Configuration
The two redundant management blades provide functionality for remote control
of the
PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit over the LAN (see chapter
“Management Blade” on page 113 and the „PRIMERGY BX Blade Server
Systems: RemoteView Management Blade - User Interface Description“
manual). To commission the basic unit, the LAN parameters of the management
blades must be set using a local client computer.
To configure the management blade, follow the steps listed below.
Pre-Configuration Requirements
The procedures that follow assume that the basic unit is connected to the power
line.
Cabling the System
Ê Connect the serial interface of the client (COM1) to the serial interface of the
master management blade using an RS232 cable (null modem cable).
I The master management blade is indicated by a green LED (see
section “Control and Connection Panel” on page 114).
Initial Configuration via Serial Connection to Client
Ê Open a HyperTerminal session from the client to the master management
blade. Use the following settings:
Bits per second 115200
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bit 1
Flow control None
Terminal type VT100
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Management Blade Configuration Preparation for Use and Operation
Once you have opened the HyperTerminal session the welcome screen of
the console menu will be displayed (see figure 16 below).
Figure 16: Welcome screen
Ê Log in as root. The initial password reads root.
V CAUTION!
Change the root password as soon as possible (see page 56). Failure
to do so may result in unauthorized access and loss of customer data.
I You can change the root password of the management blade via
menu item 6 (Username and Password) of the Management Agent menu
(see figure 18 on page 57).
When you have logged on, the main menu of the console menu will be dis-
played.
Figure 17: Console menu
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Ê Enter 1 to call up the Management Agent menu.
The Management Agent menu looks like this:
Figure 18: Management Agent menu.
Ê Enter 1 to call up the Management Agent Information menu.
The Management Agent Information menu provides access to the parameters
required by the LAN connection.
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Management Blade Configuration Preparation for Use and Operation
Figure 19: Management Agent Information menu
Follow the steps below to make the management blade accessible via the
LAN.
Ê Select 1 to set the IP address of the management blade.
Ê Select 2 to enter the network mask of your subnet.
Ê Select 3 to enter the IP address of your gateway.
Ê Select 18 to call up the Agent NIC Duplex Mode menu.
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I The management blade LAN controller only runs at 10 Mbit/sec.
Duplex mode must be defined manually via the Agent NIC Duplex Mode
(see figure 20 below).
Figure 20: Agent NIC Duplex Mode menu
Ê Enter 2 if the preset duplex mode value needs to be altered or 0.
I The transfer rate of 10 Mbit/sec and the duplex mode of the manage-
ment blade must comply with the client LAN controller! Automatic
synchronization is not supported by the management blade LAN controller.
Ê Enter 0 in this menu and in the preceding menus to leave the management
blade console menu.
Ê Close the HyperTerminal session.
Ê Unplug the power cable from the basic unit and plug it in again to reboot the
management blade.
I This ensures that the management blade continues to act as the
master after the restart. A restart without interruption to the power
supply would cause the master/slave assignment to change.
The management blade can now be accessed via the LAN. For more information on the management blade configuration, see the manual “PRIMERGY BX
Blade Server Systems: RemoteView Management Blade - User Interface
Description”. Information on the configuration of the various switch blade
models can be found in sparate manuals, see “Related Publications” on
page 157.
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Updating BX600 System Components Preparation for Use and Operation
5.4 Updating System Components
All files required for updating the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit compo-
nents are available from http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/com/support/downloads.html.
5.4.1 Updating the Server Blade Firmware (BIOS and
BMC)
You can update both the firmware of the server blade BIOS and the firmware of
the server blade BMC.
I BMC stands for Baseboard Management Controller. The BMC on the
server blade collects management information and forwards it to the
management blade.
There are two possible procedures for updating the firmware of the server blade
BIOS and the server blade BMC:
– Updating the server blade firmware from a USB floppy drive
This procedure is described in the Operating Manual for the server blade
(see “Related Publications” on page 157).
– Updating the firmware of the server blade with TFTP (see below).
Proceed as follows:
Ê Install your TFTP server software and start it.
Ê Download the firmware file(s) for the TFTP update from the Fujitsu Techno-
logy Solutions download server
http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/com/support/downloads.html.
Ê Copy the desired BIOS and/or BMC firmware files to the root directory of the
TFTP file system.
Ê Check the LAN connection by pinging the relevant server blade.
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Ê Update the firmware of the server blade (BIOS and BMC).
You have two options for doing this:
1. In the management console (Telnet) select the TFTP Update submenu.
The update process is similar to the process via the management blade
web user interface (see below).
2. In the web interface of the management blade, select the menu
System Property–Environ./Maintenance–Firmware Update–Server Blade BMC
or
System Property–Environ./Maintenance–Firmware Update–Server Blade BIOS
I For security reasons the BIOS and BMC firmware can only be
updated if the relevant server blade was shut down beforehand,
otherwise the update option is not offered in the web menu.
Figure 21: Updating the server blade BIOS via the web interface
Ê In the TFTP Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the TFTP server
which provides the BIOS image file for the server blade firmware.
Ê In the Boot Image File Name field, enter the file name of the boot image file for
the server blade.
Ê Use the Add and Delete buttons to select the server blades whose BIOS is to
be updated.
Ê Click the Apply button. The update file is transferred to all selected server
blades and the update process is started. The progress of the update
process is shown in a status screen.
Ê Once the update process is complete, the server blade(s) is (are) restarted.
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Ê Repeat the procedure to update the BMC firmware (see figure 22).
Figure 22: Updating the server blade BMC via the web interface
5.4.2 Updating the Management Blade Firmware
V CAUTION!
The procedure described below must be performed for each of the two
management blades.
Proceed as follows:
Ê Install your TFTP server software and start it. Copy the relevant firmware file
to the root directory of the TFTP file system.
Ê Check the LAN connection by pinging the relevant management blade.
Ê Enter the IP address of the TFTP server which provides the BMC image file
for the management blade firmware. Enter the path and the file name of the
image file for the management blade.
You have two options for doing this:
1. In the management console (Telnet) select the TFTP Upgrade submenu.
Activate the option Management Blade/TFTP Update.
2. In the web interface of the management blade, select the entry System
Property - Environment Maintenance - Firmware Update - Management Blade
BMC Update.
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Figure 23: Updating the management blade firmware via the web interface
Ê Make sure that both management blades are connected to the LAN.
Ê Enter the IP address of the TFTP server on which the image file for the mana-
gement blade firmware is provided.
Ê Enter an IP address in the Agent Update IP Address field.
I The IP address in the Agent Update IP Address field is only used tem-
porarily, so you can enter any IP address that is not used in the LAN
segment of the server.
Ê In the Boot Image File Name field, enter the name of the image file of the
management blade.
Ê Set the value of the TFTP Update Enable field to enable.
Ê Click Apply.
The firmware of the first management blade (Master) will now be updated
(the green LED lights up). When the update process is complete, this management blade is defined as the Slave, and the second management blade,
which used to be the Slave, is now defined as the Master.
Ê Repeat the update process for the second management blade.
After the update process for the second management blade, the original
Master-Slave configuration is automatically restored.
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Updating BX600 System Components Preparation for Use and Operation
5.4.3 Updating the Switch Blade Firmware
I Before you update the firmware, you must allocate IP addresses to the
individual switch blades.
Proceed as follows:
Ê Switch on the basic unit and start the management console (Telnet) of the
management blade.
⎜ Console Menu page_root ⎟
⎜ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⎟
⎜ (1) Management Agent ⎟
⎜ (2) Emergency Management Port ⎟
⎜ (3) Console Redirection ⎟
⎜ (4) TFTP upgrade ⎟
⎜ (5) Logout ⎟
⎜ (6) Reboot Management Blade ⎟
⎜ (7) System Information Dump ⎟
⎜ Enter Selection: 3 ⎟
Ê In the management blade console, select the menu item Console Redirection.
⎜ Console Redirection Table page_0. ⎟
⎜ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⎟
⎜ (1) Console Redirect Server Blade ⎟
⎜ (2) Console Redirect Switch Blade ⎟
⎜ (3) Set Return Hotkey , Ctrl+(a character) : 0 ⎟
⎜ Enter selection or type (0) to quit: 2 ⎟
Ê In the Console Redirection Table menu, select the menu item Console Redirect
Switch Blade.
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⎜ Console Redirection Switch Blade page_3_2. ⎟
⎜ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⎟
⎜ (1) Console Redirect Switch Blade_1 ⎟
⎜ (2) Console Redirect Switch Blade_2 ⎟
⎜ Enter selection or type (0) to quit: 1 ⎟
Ê Enter the desired switch blade.
The command line interface session starts.
⎜ Press <Ctrl-Q> Return Console Menu ⎟
⎜ ⎟
⎜ ⎟
⎜ ⎟
⎜ ⎟
⎜ ⎟
Ê Press the Return key to switch to command mode.
Command mode is indicated by the prompt Console#.
⎜ CLI session with the Switch Blade is opened. ⎟
⎜ To end the CLI session, enter [Exit]. ⎟
⎜ ⎟
⎜ Condole>enable ⎟
⎜ Console#config ⎟
⎜ Console(config)#interface vlan 1 ⎟
⎜ Console(config-if)#ip address 10.50.50.51 255.0.0.0 ⎟
⎜ Console(config-if)#exit ⎟
⎜ Console#show ip interface ⎟
⎜ TP address and netmask: 10.50.50.51 255.0.0.0 on VLAN 1, ⎟
⎜ and address mode: User specified ⎟
⎜ ⎟
⎜ Console# ⎟
Ê Enter the commands specified above.
I The specifications for the IP address and the subnet mask are merely
examples and are probably not valid for your system.
Ê Terminate the command line session by pressing {Strg} [Q].
Ê Check the newly created LAN connection by pinging the switch blade on the
client system.
Ê Install your TFTP server software and start it.
Ê Download the firmware file for the TFTP update from the Fujitsu Technology
Solutions download server at
http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/com/support/downloads.html.
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Ê Extract the firmware file to the root directory of the TFTP file system. For
information on the image file names, see the readme file of the update
package.
Ê Start an Internet browser on the client server. Enter the IP address specified
above in the address field. Enter the user name and password admin. The
home page is displayed.
Ê In the navigation bar choose Flash/File.
I Only two operation code image files can be stored on the switch blade. If
there are already two image files stored, you must remove at least one of
them before updating the firmware. It is recommended that you remove
the older file (i.e. the file with the lower number).
Ê Expand the File Name list (red arrow) in the Remove Operation Code Image File
section to check if there are already two image files stored on the switch
blade. If so, select the older one in the File Name list and click Remove File.
Figure 24: Removing an operation code image file
Ê Enter TFTP Server IP Address, Source File Name and Destination File Name.
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Figure 25: Transferring the new operation code image file
Ê Click Transfer from Server.
Ê Wait a few minutes until the update process is complete. Refresh the
browser for viewing.
Ê Select the new image file in the pop-up window (red arrow) and click Apply
Changes.
Figure 26: Selecting Start-Up Operation Code Image File
Ê Select Reset in the navigation bar.
I After resetting, the switch blade will reboot. However, all settings
specified previously (IP address etc.) will be lost and must be
reentered on the management console.
Ê Repeat the firmware update procedure for each installed switch blade.
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6 Property and Data Protection
The lockable rack door protects the server against unauthorized access.
To protect your system and data internally against unauthorized access, you
can use the BIOS Setup security functions.
Further security options can also be set in the installed operating system. If you
wish to do this, consult your network administrator or refer to the documentation
for the corresponding operating system.
6.1 BIOS Setup Security Functions
The Security menu in BIOS Setup offers various options for protecting data
against unauthorized access. By combining these options, you can achieve
optimum protection for the system.
I A detailed description of the Security menu and how to assign passwords
can be found in the manual for the BIOS Setup and on the ServerBooks
CD (see also “Related Publications” on page 157).
Preventing Unauthorized BIOS Setup Calls
This protection mechanism can be activated by setting a supervisor password
in the Security menu. In addition, the Press F2 for Setup message in the
Security menu can be suppressed. This message is then no longer displayed
while the server's startup routine is in progress.
Preventing Unauthorized System Access
This protection mechanism can be activated by setting a user password in the
Security menu.
Preventing Unauthorized Boot Process
This protection mechanism can be activated by setting a password on boot in
the Security menu.
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7 Server Blades
This chapter describes how to install and uninstall server blades and server
blade dummy modules in the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit, and what you
need to be aware of when doing this.
The information necessary for installing and operating the various server blade
models can be found in separate manuals (see “Related Publications” on
page 157).
When you install a server blade in the basic unit, an important factor is the
height. Figure 27 shows a 2-way server blade, which occupies one slot in the
basic unit.
Figure 27: PRIMERGY BX620 S3/S4 2-way server blade
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Server Blades
The 4-way server blade is twice the height and occupies two slots (figure 28).
Figure 28: PRIMERGY BX630 scalable server blade (4-way configuration
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Server Blades Fitting rules
7.1 Fitting rules
On the front of the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit are ten slots for server
blades (numbered 1 - 10 from left to right).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Figure 29: BX600 S3 basic unit with ten 2-way server blades
All ten slots are connected to the infrastructure modules on the back of the
BX600 S3 basic unit via the midplane of the BX600 S3 basic unit:
– Ethernet switch blades orpass-thru blades
– Fibre Channel switch blades orpass-thru blades
– Management blades
– KVM blade
– Power supply units
In a PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit different models and configurations of
server blades can be operated alongside each other.
V CAUTION!
Server blades connecting a second SCSI channel to the midplane are
not for use in the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 basic unit.
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Adding a Server Blade to the System Server Blades
I Server blades with a PCI I/O controller should be fitted in the middle of
the basic unit (slots 5 and 6) to keep the cable bend radius as large as
possible.
7.2 Adding a Server Blade to the Basic Unit
Depending on the desired configuration, the system can be upgraded with up to
10 server blades.
V CAUTION!
● Read the safety information and the information on handling electro-
static-sensitive components in the section “Components With Elec-
trostatic-Sensitive Devices” on page 25.
● Beware of energy hazards on the plug-in contacts of the midplane. A
short circuit on these connections can lead to damage to the system.
Removing the Dummy Module
All unoccupied slots in the basic unit are fitted with dummy modules to ensure
that the electromagnetic emission properties of the system are observed and
that the system components are properly cooled.
If you want to add a server blade, you must first remove the dummy module from
the corresponding slot.
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!
Figure 30: Removing a server blade dummy module
Ê Release the locking mechanism of the ejecting handles by pressing the
touch points on the inside of both handles (1) simultaneously. The ejecting
handles of the dummy module will be disengaged.
Ê Swing up the upper handle and swing down the lower handle simultaneously
(2) until the locking mechanism of the dummy module disengages and the
dummy module ejects.
Ê Remove the dummy module completely from the slot (3).
V CAUTION!
Keep the dummy module for future use. If the server blade is removed
and not replaced with a new server blade, then the dummy module must
be reinstalled for cooling, to comply with the applicable EMC regulations
(regulations on electromagnetic compatibility) and for fire protection.
Installation is the same as for the server blade (see “Inserting the Server Blade”
on page 76).
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Adding a Server Blade to the System Server Blades
Inserting the Server Blade
V CAUTION!
Read the safety information and the information on handling electrostatic-sensitive components in the section “Components With Electrostatic-
Sensitive Devices” on page 25.
Figure 31: Turning the eject handles into the unlocked position (2-way server blade)
Ê Press the touch points on the inside of the eject handles (1) of the server
blade to disengage the locking mechanism of the handles.
Ê Turn the eject handles outward (2) into the unlocked position.
The 4-way server blade has the same locking mechanism (see figure 28 on
page 72).
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Server Blades Adding a Server Blade to the System
I How to install a server blade is described in the following using the
example of a 2-way server blade. 4-way server blades are installed in the
same way.
1
Figure 32: Inserting the server blade
Ê Push the server blade into the slot as far as possible while keeping the eject
handles in the unlocked position.
I Please make sure you install the server blade in the right direction.
The upper narrow side of the server blade is marked TOP-SIDE (1).
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Adding a Server Blade to the System Server Blades
Figure 33: Final engaging of the locking mechanism
Ê Press the eject handles to enable the locking mechanism to engage fully.
Removing the Server Blade
The server blade is removed in the same way as the dummy module (see
“Removing the Dummy Module” on page 74).
V CAUTION!
Read the safety information and the information on handling electrostatic-sensitive components in the section “Components With Electrostatic-
Sensitive Devices” on page 25.
When you remove the server blade and do not replace it with a new one, you
must insert a dummy module in the empty slot. Make sure that the dummy
module engages in the slot correctly.
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8 Ethernet LAN I/O Blades
This chapter outlines the main features of the Ethernet LAN I/O blades available
with the PRIMERGY BX600 S3 blade server. For each switch blade it describes
the indicator and connection elements of the control and connection panel. This
chapter also describes the port assignment to the server blades and how to
install and uninstall the switch blades in the basic unit.
The information necessary for configuring and operating the various switch
blade models can be found in separate manuals, see “Related Publications” on
page 157).
The following switch blade models are available:
– Gbit Ethernet LAN Switch Blade (SB9) 6x1Gbit
– GbE Intelligent Blade Panel (IBP) 10/6
– Gbit Ethernet LAN Switch Blade (SB9) 6x1 Gbit + 2x10 Gbit
– Gbit Ethernet LAN Switch Blade (SB9F) 12x1 Gbit
– GbE Intelligent Blade Panel (IBP) 30/12
– Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040
– 10 Gbit Switch Blade 10/2
– Ethernet LAN Pass-Thru-Blade
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Ethernet Switch Blade (SB9) 6x1Gbit Ethernet I/O Blades
8.1 Gbit Ethernet LAN Switch Blade (SB9)
6x1Gbit
The Gbit Ethernet LAN switch blade (SB9) 6x1Gbit supports layer 2/3/4 functionality and offers the following connections:
– 10 internal 1Gbit downlink ports to the server blades
– 6 external 1Gbit uplink ports via RJ45 connectors
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135
A B
Figure 34: Gbit Ethernet LAN switch blade(SB9) 6x1Gbit
1-6 1 Gbit uplink LAN connectors (with two integrated LAN status LEDs each)
LED A:
LED B:
LAN active indicator (bicolor LED)
Glows amber: Port link at 1 Gbit/s
Glows green: Port link at 100 Mbit/s
Dark: Port link at 10 Mbit/s
LAN link indicator (yellow LED)
Glows yellow: Network link
Blinks yellow: Network activity
Dark: No network link or port disabled
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Ethernet I/O Blades Ethernet Switch Blade (SB9) 6x1Gbit
7 Power and system indicators (green LEDs)
P: Power indicator (green LED)
Glows green: Power enabled
Dark: Power disabled
S: System indicator (green LED)
Glows green: Selected for identification by the management blade
Blinks green: Error occurred
The information necessary for configuring and operating the Gbit Ethernet LAN
switch blade (SB9) 6x1Gbit can be found in the manual „PRIMERGY BX Blade
Server Systems: LAN Router and Switch Blade - User Interface Description“,
see “Related Publications” on page 157).
8.2 GbE Intelligent Blade Panel (IBP) 10/6
The GbE Intelligent Blade Panel (IBP) 10/6 is a LAN connection module inbetween a pass-thru and a switch. It combines the switch advantage of cable
and port consolidation with the pass-thru advantage of working fully (VLAN)
transparent and the lack of any protocol compatibility issues. The IBP 10/6
offers the following connections:
– 10 internal 1Gbit downlink ports to the server blades
– 6 external 1Gbit uplink ports via RJ45 connectors
It provides the same control and connection panel as the Gbit Ethernet LAN
Switch Blade (SB9) 6x1Gbit.
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Ethernet Switch Blade (SB9) 6x1 Gbit + 2x10 Gbit Ethernet I/O Blades
8.3 Gbit Ethernet LAN Switch Blade (SB9)
6x1 Gbit + 2x10 Gbit
The Gbit Ethernet LAN switch blade (SB9) 6x1 Gbit + 2x10 Gbit supports layer
2/3/4 functionality and offers the following connections:
– 10 internal 1-Gbit downlink ports to the server blades
– 6 external 1-Gbit uplink ports via RJ45 connectors
– 2 external 10-Gbit uplink ports via XFP module and corresponding fibre optic
cable and CX4 connector and corresponding copper cable.
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Figure 35: Gbit Ethernet LAN switch blade (SB9) 6x1 Gbit + 2x10 Gbit
1-6 1 Gbit uplink LAN connectors (with two integrated LAN status LEDs each)
LED A:
LED B:
7 10 Gbit XFP connector
LAN active indicator (bicolor LED)
Glows amber: Port link at 1 Gbit/s
Glows green: Port link at 100 Mbit/s
Dark: Port link at 10 Mbit/s
LAN link indicator (yellow LED)
Glows yellow: Network link
Glows yellow: Network activity
Dark: No network link or port disabled
A B
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Ethernet I/O Blades Ethernet Switch Blade (SB9) 6x1 Gbit + 2x10 Gbit
8 10 Gbit CX4 connector
9 Power, system and 10 GbE status indicators (green LEDs)
P: Power indicator (green LED)
Glows green: Power enabled
Dark: Power disabled
S: System indicator (green LED)
Glows green: The switch has been selected for identification by the
management blade.
Blinks green: Error occurred
C: CX4 link/active indicator (green LED)
Glows green: CX4 network link
Blinks green: CX4 port active
X: XFP link/active indicator (green LED)
Glows green: XFP network link
Blinks green: XFP port link
The information necessary for configuring and operating the Gbit Ethernet LAN
switch blade (SB9) 6x1 Gbit + 2x10 Gbit can be found in the manual
„PRIMERGY BX Blade Server Systems: LAN Router and Switch Blade - User
Interface Description“, see “Related Publications” on page 157).
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Ethernet Switch Blade (SB9F) 12x1 Gbit Ethernet I/O Blades
8.4 Gbit Ethernet LAN Switch Blade (SB9F)
12x1 Gbit
The Gbit Ethernet LAN Switch Blade (SB9F) 12 x 1 Gbit supports layer 2/3/4
functionality and offers the following connections:
– 30 internal 1-Gbit downlink ports to the server blades
– 12 external 1-Gbit uplink ports via RJ45 connectors
I The Gbit Ethernet LAN Switch Blade (SB9F) must only be installed in
slots NET1 and NET2, see figure “Slots for the LAN I/O blades” on
page 91.
The number of ports that are available in practice depends on the
onboard LAN controllers of the installed server blades.
11 9 7
12
Figure 36: Gbit Ethernet LAN Switch Blade (SB9F) 12 x 1Gbit
1-12 1-Gbit uplink LAN connectors (with two integrated LAN status LEDs each)
LED A:
LED B:
LAN transfer rate (bicolor LED)
Glows orange: Port link at 1 Gbit/s
Glows green: Port link at 100 Mbit/s
Dark: Port link at 10 Mbit/s
LAN link indicator (yellow LED)
Glows yellow: Network link
Blinks yellow: Network link activity
Dark: No network link or port disabled
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13 Power and system indicator
P: Power indicator (green LED)
Glows green: Power enabled
Dark: Power disabled
S: System indicator (green LED)
Glows green: ID indicator was enabled via the management blade
Blinks green: Error occurred
8.5 GbE Intelligent Blade Panel (IBP) 30/12
The GbE Intelligent Blade Panel (IBP) 30/12 is a LAN connection module inbetween a pass-thru and a switch. It combines the switch advantage of cable
and port consolidation with the pass-thru advantage of working fully (VLAN)
transparent and the lack of any protocol compatibility issues. The IBP 30/12
offers the following connections:
– 30 internal 1Gbit downlink ports to the server blades
– 12 external 1Gbit uplink ports via RJ45 connectors
It provides the same control and connection panel as the Gbit Ethernet LAN
Switch Blade (SB9F) 12x1 Gbit.
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Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 Ethernet I/O Blades
8.6 Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040
The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040 provides the following features:
– 10 internal 1Gbit downlink ports to the server blades
– 1 console port
– 2 external 10/100/1000BASE-T copper Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports
– 4 external small form-factor pluggable (SFP) module uplink ports that
support 1000BASE-SX fiber and 10/100/1000BASE-T copper (only Cisco
SFP modules are supported)
Operating and Indicator Elements
41
32
Figure 37: Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040
1 Console port
2 Console port indicator (bicolor LED)
Dark: The bootloader is initializing.
Glows green: The blade switch console port is active.
Glows amber: The blade switch console port is inactive; the management
Glows green or
amber
3 System status/ID indicator (green LED)
Glows green: ID- The switch has been selected for identification by the management
blade/backplane console is active.
Cisco IOS is operating normally.
blade.
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4 Gigabit Ethernet ports
5 Gigabit Ethernet port indicators (bicolor LEDs)
Dark: No link established.
Glows green: Link established but no activity.
Blinks green: Traffic on an established link.
Glows amber: Port disabled, either error or STP1 disabled.
Glows green or
amber
6 SFP module ports
7 SFP module port indicators (bicolor LEDs)
Dark: No link established.
Glows green: Link established but no activity.
Blinks green: Traffic on an established link.
Glows amber: Port disabled, either error or STP1 disabled.
Glows green or
amber
Link fault.
Link fault.
The information necessary for configuring and operating the Cisco Catalyst
Blade Switch 3040 can be found in the manual „PRIMERGY BX Blade Server
Systems: Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3040“, see “Related Publications” on
page 157).
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10 Gbit Switch Blade 10/2 Ethernet I/O Blades
8.7 10 Gbit Switch Blade 10/2
The 10 Gbit switch blade 10/2 is designed to transport all blade server I/O,
including network and storage, between the server blades and their associated
I/O devices. The 10 Gbit switch blade 10/2 provides the following features:
– 10 internal 10 Gbit/s ports to the server blades
– 2 external 10 Gbit/s ports with optional X2 transceiver modules for Fiber
optical or CX4 copper cable
– 1 console port
V CAUTION!
● You may install 10 Gbit switch blades 10/2 only in slots NET3 and
NET4 of the basic unit, see figure “Slots for the LAN I/O blades” on
page 91.
● The 10 Gbit switch blade 10/2 only supports server blades with a
10 GbE daughter card installed. 10 GbE daughter cards can be
installed in server blades BX620 as of version S3 and BX630 as of
version S2.
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Operating and Indicator Elements
2 7 83 4 5 61
Figure 38: 10 Gbit Switch Blade 10/2
1 Left CX4 port indicator (green LED)
Glows: CX4 link established
Blinks: CX4 link active
1 Right CX4 port indicator (green LED)
Glows: CX4 link established
Blinks: CX4 link active
3,4 CX4 ports
5 Console port link indicator (green LED)
Glows: Link available
6 Console port active indicator (amber LED)
Dark: 1 Gbit/s link available
Glows: 100 Mbit/s link available
Blinks: Link active
7 Power indicator (amber LED)
Dark: Power enabled
Glows: Power disabled
8 ID indicator (green LED)
Glows: Switch blade is operating
Blinks: The switch blade has been selected for identification by the mana-
gement blade.
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Ethernet LAN Pass-Thru Blade Ethernet I/O Blades
8.8 Ethernet LAN Pass-Thru-Blade
The Ethernet LAN Pass-Thru-Blade provides ten RJ45 ports for direct (“passthru”) connections to the server blades.
Control and Connection Panel
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Figure 39: Control and connection panel of the Ethernet LAN Pass-Thru-Blade
The following display and control elements are available:
1 ... 10 RJ45 connectors
The RJ45 connectors are assigned to the server blades in accordance
with their numbering (for server blade slot numbering see figure 29 on
page 73).
a LAN activity indicator (orange LED)
Blinks
amber:
Dark Inactive LAN connection
b LAN connection indicator (green LED)
Lights green: LAN connection available
Dark No LAN connection
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Ethernet I/O Blades Port Assignment
8.9 Port Assignment of the LAN Switch Blades
For each of the ten server blade slots, connections to a maximum of 6 ports of
the onboard LAN controller and to 2 ports of the optional Gigabit Ethernet
daughter card are available in the BX600 S3 basic unit. With 4-way
server blades, the number of connections increases accordingly.
The LAN I/O blade in the NET1 slot is connected to port A of the onboard LAN
controller of the installed server blades. The LAN I/O blade in slot NET2 is
connected to port B of the onboard LAN controller. In the same way, the LAN
I/O blades in slots NET3 and NET4 are connected to port A and B of the gigabit
Ethernet daughter cards.
NET1NET2
NET4 NET3
Figure 40: Slots for the LAN I/O blades
The installation of two LAN I/O blade in NET1 and NET2 (or NET3 and NET4)
enables redundant LAN connections to be provided for the relevant LAN controllers of the server blades.
V CAUTION
● LAN switch blades must always be installed in slots NET1 and NET3
first. This ensures that port A of the relevant LAN controller is
connected if redundant LAN connections are not used.
● To provide fibre channel functionality, fibre channel I/O blades must
be installed in slot NET3 and/or slot NET4, see page 101.
Asynchronous balanced mode of Ethernet I/O blades and fibre
channel I/O blades in slots NET3 and NET4 is not permitted.
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Port Assignment Ethernet I/O Blades
The configuration examples below show the assignment of the onboard LAN
controller ports to the LAN I/O blades in slots NET1 and NET2. The port assignment for the gigabit Ethernet daughter cards to the LAN I/O blade ports in slots
NET3 and NET4 takes place accordingly.
Configuration with Ten 2-way Server Blades, each with Two Onboard LAN
Ports
The following figure illustrates the assignment of the I/O blades to the LAN ports
of the server blades in a configuration with ten 2-way server blades.
I/O blade NET1 I/O blade NET2
ABABABABABABABABABAB
Server blade 8
Server blade 9
Server blade 10
Server blade 1
Server blade 2
Server blade 3
Server blade 4
Server blade 5
Server blade 6
Server blade 7
Figure 41: LAN port assignment with ten 2-way server blades
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Configuration with Ten 2-way Server Blades, each with 6 Onboard LAN
Ports
In a configuration with Gbit Ethernet LAN Switch Blades (SB9F) 12 x 1 Gbit and
BX620 S4 server blades, you can implement a total of 30 redundant connections to the onboard LAN controllers of the server blades. The following figure
illustrates the port assignment for this type of server blade configuration.
Switch Blade SB9F
NET1
ABABAB
NIC 1 NIC 2
NIC 3
Switch Blade SB9F
NET2
BX620 S4
Figure 42: LAN port assignment with Switch Blade SB97 – BX620 S4 Server Blade
I The Gbit Ethernet LAN Switch Blade (SB9F) 12 x 1 Gbit must only be
installed in slots NET1 and NET2.
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Port Assignment Ethernet I/O Blades
Configuration with Five 4-way Server Blades
The following figure illustrates the assignment of the switch blades to the LAN
ports of the server blades in a configuration with five 4-way server blades.
I/O blade 1 I/O blade 2
ABABABABABABABABABAB
Server
blade 5
Figure 43: LAN port assignment with five 4-way server blades
Server
blade 1
Server
blade 2
Server
blade 3
Server
blade 4
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Configuration with a Combination of 2-way and 4-way Server Blades
The following figure illustrates the assignment of the I/O blades to the LAN ports
of the server blades in a configuration with two 4-way server blades and six 2way server blades.
I/O blade 1 I/O blade 2
ABABABABABABABABABAB
4-way
server
blade 1
2-way
server blade 5
2-way
server blade 6
Figure 44: LAN port assignment with 4-way and 2-way server blades
4-way
server
blade 2
2-way
2-way
server blade 1
server blade 2
2-way
server blade 3
2-way
server blade 4
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Installing an I/O Blade Ethernet I/O Blades
8.10 Installing an I/O Blade
V CAUTION!
● Read the safety information and the information on handling electro-
static-sensitive components in the section “Components With Elec-
trostatic-Sensitive Devices” on page 25.
● I/O blades must always be installed in slots NET1 and NET3 first (see
page 91).
Removing the Dummy Module
All unoccupied slots in the basic unit are fitted with dummy modules to ensure
that the electromagnetic emission properties of the system are observed and
that the system components are properly cooled.
If you wish to install an I/O blade, you must first remove the dummy module from
the corresponding slot.
Figure 45: Unlocking the handle
Ê Press the spring (1) on the underside of the handle (a) to unlock it.
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Figure 46: Disengaging the dummy module
Ê Swing the handle (a) in the direction of the arrow (2) until the locking
mechanism of the dummy module disengages.
Figure 47: Removing the dummy module
Ê Remove the dummy module from the slot (2).
V CAUTION!
Keep the dummy module for future use. If you remove the I/O blade and
do not replace it with a new one, you must reinstall the dummy module.
Installation is the same as for the I/O blade (see “Inserting the I/O Blade” on
page 98).
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Installing an I/O Blade Ethernet I/O Blades
Inserting the I/O Blade
V CAUTION!
Read the safety information and the information on handling electrostatic-sensitive components in the section “Components With Electro-
static-Sensitive Devices” on page 25.
Ê Remove the I/O blade from its package.
Figure 48: Disengaging the I/O blade
Ê Disengage the locking mechanism of the I/O blade by swinging the handle
in the direction of the arrow.
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Figure 49: Inserting the I/O blade (a = green touch point)
Ê Push (1) the I/O blade as far as possible into the desired slot (here slot 2).
Ê Swing up (2) the eject handle (a) of the I/O blade until the locking
mechanism of the I/O blade engages.
Removing the I/O Blade
The I/O blade is removed in the same way as the dummy module (see
“Removing the Dummy Module” on page 96).
V CAUTION!
Read the safety information and the information on handling electrostatic-sensitive components in the section “Components With Electro-
static-Sensitive Devices” on page 25.
If you remove the I/O blade and do not replace it with a new one, you must insert
a dummy module in the empty slot to ensure cooling, to comply with the applicable EMC regulations (regulations on electromagnetic compatibility) and for
fire protection.
Make sure that the dummy module engages in the slot correctly.
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