E. Hübner-Hatzel
Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Paderborn
33094 Paderborn
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D2630 (RX600 S3) SAS
Sprachen: En
Edition January 2007
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This technical manual describes the system board D2630, which can be
equipped with up to four Intel
Further information about drivers is provided in the readme files on the supplied
ServerSupport or ServerStart CDs.
You will find further information in the manual "D2630 Setup Utility".
Notational conventions
The meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:
italicsindicates commands, menu items, file and path
fixed fontindicates system output on the monitor
semi-bold fixed
font
[Key symbol]indicates keys according to their representation on the
“quotation marks”indicates names and terms that are being empha-
Êindicates an operation that to be performed
®
processors.
names or software programs
indicates values to be entered through the keyboard
keyboard
If capital letters are to be entered explicitly, then the
Shift key is shown, e.g. [SHIFT] - [A] for A.
If two keys need to be pressed at the same time, then
this is shown by placing a hyphen between the two key
symbols.
sized.
V CAUTION!indicates warnings, which, if ignored, will endanger
your health, destroy the system or lead to the loss of
data.
Iindicates additional information, notes and tips
Table 1: Notational conventions
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2Important notes
In this chapter you will find essential information regarding safety when working
with the system board.
V CAUTION!
With the system board installed you must open the system to access the
system board. How to dismantle and reassemble the system is described
in the Options Guide accompanying your system.
2.1Notes on safety
V CAUTION!
● The actions described in these instructions should only be performed
by authorized, qualified personnel. Equipment repairs should only be
performed by qualified staff. Any failure to observe the guidelines in
this manual, and any unauthorized openings and improper repairs
could expose the user to risks (electric shock, fire hazards) and could
also damage the equipment. Please note that any unauthorized
openings of the device will result in the invalidation of the warranty
and exclusion from all liability.
● Transport the device only in the antistatic original packaging or in
packaging that protects it from knocks and jolts.
● Only install expansions that are allowed for the system board. If you
install other expansions, you may damage the requirements and rules
governing safety and electromagnetic compatibility or your system.
Information on which system expansions are suitable can be
obtained from the customer service centre or your sales outlet.
● The warranty expires if the device is damaged during the installation
or replacement of system expansions.
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Notes on safetyImportant notes
V ● Components can become very hot during operation. Ensure you do
not touch components when making extensions to the system board.
There is a danger of burns!
● Transmisson lines to peripheral devices must be adequately shielded.
● To the LAN wiring the requirements apply in accordance with the
standards EN 50173 and EN 50174-1/2. As minimum requirement
the use of a protected LAN line of category 5 for 10/100 MBps
Ethernet, and/or of category 5e for Gigabit Ethernet is considered.
The requirements of the specification ISO/IEC 11801 are to be
considered.
● Never connect or disconnect data transmission lines during a storm
(lightning hazard).
Batteries
V CAUTION!
● Incorrect replacement of the lithium battery may lead to a risk of
explosion. The batteries may only be replaced with identical batteries
or with a type recommended by the manufacturer.
It is essential to observe the instructions in chapter “Replacing the
lithium battery” on page 29.
● Do not throw batteries into the trash can. They must be disposed of
in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste.
● The battery must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations
concerning special waste.
● All batteries containing pollutants are marked with a symbol (a
crossed-out garbage can). In addition, the marking is provided with
the chemical symbol of the heavy metal decisive for the classification
as a pollutant:
Cd Cadmium
Hg Mercury
Pb Lead
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Important notesNotes on safety
Modules with electrostatic-sensitive components
Systems and components that might be damaged by electrostatic discharge
(ESD) are marked with the following label:
Figure 1: ESD label
When you handle components fitted with ESDs, you must observe the following
points under all circumstances:
● You must always discharge yourself of static charges (e.g. by touching a
grounded object) before working.
● The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charges.
● Remove the power plug from the power socket before inserting or removing
boards containing ESDs.
● Always hold boards with ESDs by their edges.
● Never touch pins or conductors on boards fitted with ESDs.
● Use a grounding cable designed for this purpose to connect yourself to the
system unit as you install/deinstall the board.
● Place all components on a static-safe base.
I You will find a detailed description for handling ESD components in the
relevant European or international standards (EN 61340-5-1,
ANSI/ESD S20.20).
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CE CertificateImportant notes
Notes about boards
● During installation/deinstallation of the system board, observe the specific
instructions described in the service manual for the server.
● Remove the plug from the mains outlet so that system and system board are
totally disconnected from the mains voltage.
● To prevent damage to the system board, the components and conductors on
it, please take great care when you insert or remove boards. Take great care
to ensure that extension boards are slotted in straight, without damaging
components or conductors on the system board, or any other components,
for example EMI spring contacts
● Be careful with the locking mechanisms (catches, centring pins etc.) when
you replace the system board or components on it, for example memory
modules or processors.
● Never use sharp objects (screwdrivers) for leverage.
2.2CE Certificate
The shipped version of this board complies with the requirements
of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic compatibility".
Compliance was tested in a typical PRIMERGY configuration.
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Important notesEnvironment Protection
2.3Environment Protection
Environmentally-friendly product design and development
This product has been designed in accordance with the Fujitsu Siemens
Computers standard for “environmentally friendly product design and development”. This means that key factors such as durability, selection and labeling
of materials, emissions, packaging, ease of disassembly and recycling have
been taken into account.
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. You may need it later for transporting
your system unit. If possible, the device should only be transported in its original
packaging.
Notes on dealing with consumables
Please dispose batteries in accordance with local government regulations.
Do not throw lithium batteries into the household waste. They must be disposed
of in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste.
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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Environment ProtectionImportant 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 9).
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
selectively 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 2: Symbols for electrical (electronic) devices
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Important notesEnvironment 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 3: 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 Siemens Computers branch office/subsidiary or our
recycling center in Paderborn:
Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Recycling Center
D-33106 Paderborn
Germany
interfaces configured for symmetric multiprocessing.
– External Memory Board (XMB): provides support for DDR-2 memory.
– PXH: provides support for PCI-X .
– Intel
provides support for PCI-X and contains Intel XScale
support RoMB (RAID on Motherboard).
– Intel
system BIOS, USB 2.0 and SATA.
● Advanced I/O architecture:
– One hot-plug x8 PCI-Express slot
– Three hot-plug x4 PCI-Express slots
®
XEON MP dual-core processors
®
E8501 chipset Northbridge (TNB): has two shared 64-bit FSB
®
IOP333 I/O processor with Intel XScale® Microarchitecture:
®
82801EB I/O controller Hub 5 (Southbridge) provides support for
®
technology to
– One hot-plug 133 MHz, 64-bit PCI-X slot
– Two 100 MHz, 64-bit PCI-X slots (not hot-plug)
– Two ports at the rear of the chassis
– Three ports at the front of the chassis
– One port onboard
Main memory
– Up to 4 hot-plug memory boards with each 4 slots for main memory PC2-
3200 DDRII/400 MHz, DIMM memory modules with 1 Gbyte, 2 Gbyte and
4 Gbyte
– Maximum 64 Gbyte of memory
– Memory mirroring function or memory RAID
– Optional hot-spare memory function
– Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) function (Chipkill™)
External connectors
– Front side (front panel):
3x USB 2.0 ports
1x VGA port (15 pin)
– Rear side (I/O shield):
2x USB 2.0 ports
1x VGA port (15 pin)
1x RS-232-C interface (serial 9 pin)
2x RJ45 LAN ports (onboard LAN)
1x RJ45 LAN port (presently not used, reserved for future development)
RoMB BIOS
– LSI SCSI BIOS
– SATA support
– USB keyboard/mouse
– boot possible from:
– CD/DVD-ROM
– USB drive
–LAN
– hard disk
– console redirection support
– OEM logo
– CPU, Memory disable
– memory mirroring/RAID/spare support
Environmental protection
Battery in holder
Form factor
16.4“ x 18.3“
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Main memoryFeatures
3.2Main memory
The system board offers four slots for hot-plug memory boards. Each memory
board can be equipped with up to four memory modules (in two memory banks).
The slots for main memory can be populated with 1 Gbyte, 2 Gbyte or 4 Gbyte
DDR II/400 MHz DIMM memory modules. The maximum memory is 64 Gbyte.
ECC with memory scrubbing and with the Single Device Data Correction
(SDDC) function is supported.
I You will find the descriptions how to install a memory board in the
Operating Manual of your server and how to install memory modules in
the Opttion Guide of your server.
Memory board population
DIMM 1B
DIMM 1A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 2A
Figure 4: Memory board population
– Start with memory bank 1 (DIMM1A/DIMM1B).
– Install the memory modules in pairs. All DIMMs in a pair must be of the same
type and size.
– The module capacity between pairs can differ: pair 2A/2B can be populated
with two 1 Gbyte modules and pair 1A/1B with two 2 Gbyte modules.
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FeaturesPCI bus
3.3PCI bus
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Figure 5: PCI slots
PCI slots
The following table shows an overview of the PCI slots:
PCI-X bus slot (100MHz)no
PCI-X bus slot (100MHz)no
Assignment of the PCI interrupts
The PCI interrupts are assigned automatically by the BIOS and no further
settings are possible.
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Screen resolutionFeatures
3.4Screen resolution
Depending on the operating system used the screen resolutions in the following
table refer to the screen controller on the system board. If you are using an
external screen controller, you will find details of supported screen resolutions
in the operating manual or technical manual supplied with the controller.
Temperature and system monitoring aim to reliably protect the computer
hardware against damage caused by overheating. In addition, any unnecessary
noise is also prevented by reducing the fan speed, and information is provided
about the system status.
The temperature and system monitoring are controlled by an onboard controller.
The following functions are supported:
Temperature monitoring
Measurement of the processor temperature, measurement of the ambient
temperature by a temperature sensor on the LED board.
16D2630 (RX600 S3) SAS
FeaturesTemperature / system monitoring
Fan monitoring
Fans that are no longer available, blocked or sticky fans are detected.
Fan control
The fans are regulated according to temperature. Maximum speed if the
housing cover has been opened.
Sensor monitoring
The removal of, or a fault in, a temperature sensor is detected. Should this
happen all fans monitored by this sensor run at maximum speed, to achieve the
greatest possible protection of the hardware.
Voltage monitoring
When voltage exceeds warning level high or falls below warning level low an
alert will be generated.
System Event Log (SEL)
All monitored events of the system board are recorded in the System Event Log.
They could be retrieved after a system reboot via ServerView.
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Connectors and jumpersFeatures
3.6Connectors and jumpers
12 3 45 6 78 9
3334
32
3031
1
10
11
12
29
28
27
2
4
26
25
24
3
13
221918 17 16 1514202123
Figure 6: Schematic overview of the system board D2630
The system board is supplied with all jumpers set on the following positions.
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J4A1 = Password Clear
J4A2 = BIOS Write Protect
J4A3 = BIOS Recovery
J4A4 = NVRAM Clear
J8C2 = BMC Reset
Figure 7: Jumper default settings
J4A1 (26) - Password Clear
1-2Password enabled
2-3Password disabled/cleared
J4A2 (27) - BIOS Write Protect
1-2BIOS unprotected
2-3BIOS write protected
J4A3 (28) - BIOS Recovery
1-2Normal boot
2-3BIOS recovery
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Connectors and jumpersFeatures
J4A4 (29) - NVRAM Clear
1-2NVRAM settings are not cleared
2-3NVRAM settings cleared
J8C2 (1) - BMC Reset
1-2BMC enabled
2-3BMC disabled
3.6.1External connectors
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Figure 8: External connectors I/O shield
1 = Video connector4 = LAN 1
2 = Serial connector5 = LAN 2
3 = Dual USB connector6 = GCM connector (not used)
LAN connectors
On this system board you will find one GbE Broadcom LAN controller 5704C.
This LAN controller supports the transfer rates of 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s and
1 Gbit/s. The LAN controller supports WOL function through Magic Packet™.
It is also possible to boot a device without its own boot hard disk via LAN. Here
Intel PXE is supported.
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FeaturesRoMB
The LAN controller connectors are equipped with two LEDs (light emitting
diode) indicating the transfer rate and the activity.
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Figure 9: LAN connectors
1 LAN link/activitygreenonLAN connection
offno LAN connection
flashingLAN transfer
2 LAN transfer rateofftransfer rate 10 Mbit/s (or
no connection)
greenontransfer rate 100 Mbit/s
orangeontransfer rate 1000 Mbit/s
3.7RoMB
The onboard Intel® IOP333 I/O processor becomes a RAID5 (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10,
50 ) controller by using a RAID activation key and a cache module. The following
figure shows the installed components.
● Comprehensive management and configuration utilities
● Full SAS expander support (32 disk support)
This section describes what you have to do, when the RAID controller is
defective and has to be replaced.
Please take a few minutes to read this installation guide before you install a new
controller.
1
available in a subsequent release
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FeaturesReplacing the RAID Controller
V Caution!
Back up your data before you change your system configuration, to
ensure no loss of data.
Perform the following steps to install the new RAID™ SAS controller:
Step 1Unpack the controller
Unpack the new controller in a static-free environment. Remove
it from the antistatic bag and inspect it for damage.
If the controller appears to be damaged, contact FSC support
service.
Step 2Prepare the Computer
Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord(s) from the
back of the power supply. Remove the cover from the chassis.
V Caution!
Make sure the computer is disconnected from the power
and from any networks before removing the controller.
Step 3Review the Jumpers and Connectors
The following figure shows the location of the jumpers and
connectors on the RAID SAS controller. The jumpers are set at
the factory and you usually do not need to change them.
J15
J1
J5
J6
J9
J10
J12 J18
J3
J7
U13
U11
J4
J11
table 2 describes the jumpers and connectors on the controller.
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Replacing the RAID ControllerFeatures
Jum-
TypeDescription
pers
J1Universal Asynchronous
Receiver/Transmitter
3-pin connector
Reserved for internal use
(UART) debugging
J3GND connectorReserved for internal use
J4x4 SAS ports 4 - 7SFF 8484 x4 connector for connection to
physical drives and expanders.
J5I
2
C connector3-pin connector
Used for enclosure management.
Reserved for internal use
J6Onboard BIOS Enable2-pin connector
the optional BIOS function is enabled or
disabled in software depending on the
status of this jumper.
No jumper: BIOS is enabled (default)
Jumper: BIOS is disabled
J7Firmware Initialization
Mode Select
2-pin connector
If the firmware flashed onto the board is
corrupted, you need to mount jumper J7
(this holds the CPU core in reset), so you
can flash the firmware. Remove the
jumper after you flash the new firmware.
No jumper: this is the setting during
normal operation (Mode 3). This is the
default.
Jumper: this holds the CPU core in reset
(Mode 0).
Note: the card does not function as a
RAID controller if this jumper is
mounted.
J8GND connectorReserved for internal use
Table 2: Jumpers and Connectors
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FeaturesReplacing the RAID Controller
Jum-
TypeDescription
pers
J9I
2
C connector3-pin connector
Used for enclosure management.
Reserved for internal use
J10Write Pending Indication
LED
2-pin connector
Connector for enclosure LED.
When lit, it indicates the onboard cache
contains data and a write from the cache
to the hard drives is pending. Optional.
J11x4 SAS ports 0 - 3SFF 8484 x4 connector for connection to
physical drives and expanders.
J12GND connectorReserved for internal use
J13GND connectorReserved for internal use
J14GND connectorReserved for internal use
J15I
2
C connector4-pin connector
Used for enclosure management.
Reserved for internal use
J18SMBUS header for
enclosure management
3-pin header
Used for enclosure management.
Reserved for internal use
Table 2: Jumpers and Connectors
Step 4Remove the RAID SAS controller from the Mainboard
Remove the PCI card hold down latches that fix the RAID SAS
controller to the computer chassis.
Remove the RAID SAS controller from the PCI Express slot on
the motherboard (see your mainboard guide for information
about the PCI Express slot).
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Replacing the RAID ControllerFeatures
Pull
here
Pull
here
Step 5Installing the new RAID SAS controller
Press
here
Press
here
Insert the MegaRAID SAS controller in PCI Express slot #4 on
the motherboard, as shown in the figure above. Press down
gently but firmly to ensure the card is properly seated in the slot.
Secure the controller to the computer chassis with the PCI card
hold down latches (see your mainboard guide for information
about the PCI Express slot).
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FeaturesReplacing the RAID Controller
Step 6Power-Up the Computer
Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cord(s).
Turn on the computer. Ensure that the SAS and/or SATA II
devices are powered up before or at the same time as the host
computer. If the host computer is powered up before the SAS or
SATA II devices, the devices might not be recognized.
During boot, a MegaRAID BIOS message similar to the
following displays:
LSI MEGARAID BIOS VERSION xxxx [date] Copyright(c)
2005, LSI Logic Corporation HA-1 (Bus x Dev y)
MegaRAID SAS 8408E PCI-Express RAID Controller
Standard FW xxxx DRAM=xxx MB(SDRAM)
Step 7Run the WebBIOS Configuration Utility
Run the WebBIOS Configuration Utility to configure the physical
arrays and logical drives. When the message Press <Ctrl><H> for WebBIOS displays on the screen, press
CTRL+H immediately to run the utility.
Step 8Install the Operating System Driver
The SAS 8408E can operate under various operating systems.
To operate under these operating systems, you must install
software drivers.
The ServerSupport CD includes drivers for the supported
operating systems, along with documentation. You can view the
supported operating systems and download the latest drivers
for RAID adapters on the web site at:
http://service.fujitsu-siemens.com
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4Replacing the lithium battery
In order to save the system information permanently, a lithium battery is
installed to provide the CMOS-memory with a current. When the charge is too
low or the battery is empty, a corresponding error message is provided. The
lithium battery must then be replaced.
V The lithium battery must be replaced with an identical battery or a battery
type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032).
Do not throw lithium batteries into the trashcan. It must be disposed of in
accordance with local regulations concerning special waste.
Make sure that you insert the battery the right way round. The plus pole
must be on the top!
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2
1
3
Figure 11: Replacing the lithium battery (holder is similar)
Ê Remove the memory board in connector A (for description see the Operating
Manual of your server, chapter "Hot-plug Components").
Ê Press the locking spring into direction of of the arrow (1), so that the lithium
battery jumps out of its socket.
Ê Remove the battery (2).
Ê Insert a new lithium battery of the same type into the socket (3) and (4).
Ê Reinstall the memory board in connector A.
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Abbreviations
The technical terms and abbreviations given below represent only a selection of
the full list of common technical terms and abbreviations.
Not all technical terms and abbreviations listed here are valid for the described
system board.
AC
Alternating Current
ACPI
Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface