Fujitsu RX100 S2 User Manual

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Before Reading This Manual

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

PRIMERGY RX100 S2 User ’s Guide

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Overview

This chapter explains component names and basic operations of this server, as well as an
overview of the software provided with this server. In addition, the workflow, from placing
the server to starting the operation, is also described.

Checking before OS Installation

This chapter explains the preparation on the server and cautions necessary before OS
installation. Please read this chapter before starting installation.

OS Installation Using ServerStart

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

Manual OS Installation

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

Operations after OS Installation

This chapter explains the operations to be performed after OS installation. Be sure to perform
those operations before operating the server.

High Reliability Tools

For stable PRIMERGY server operations, we recommend that high reliability tools be
installed. This chapter explains the installation and necessary settings of high reliability tools.

Installing Internal Options

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

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Appendix

Hardware Configuration/Utilities

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

Operation and Maintenance

This chapter explains the operations necessary after starting to use this server as well as daily
care and maintenance.

This appendix explains the specifications for the server and internal options. It also covers
how to recycle the products.

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Before Reading This Manual

For Your Safety...

This manual contains important information, required to operate the server safely.
Thoroughly review the information in this manual before using the server. Especially note the points under "Safety Precautions," and only
operate the server with a complete understanding of the material provided.
This manual and "Safety Precautions" should be kept in an easy-to-access location for quick reference when using this server.

Data Backup

To protect data stored in this device (including basic software such as the operating system and application software), perform backup and
other necessary operations. Note that data protection is not guaranteed when repairs are performed. It is the customer's responsibility to
maintain backup copies in advance.
In case of data loss, Fujitsu assumes no liability for data maintenance or restoration and damages that occur as a result of the data loss for any
reason, except for items covered under warranty.

High Safety

The Products are designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated or general use, including without limitation, general office use,
personal use, household use, and ordinary industrial use, but are not designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated for use
accompanying fatal risks or dangers that, unless extremely high safety is secured, could lead directly to death, personal injury, severe physical
damage, or other loss (hereinafter "High Safety Required Use"), including without limitation, nuclear reaction control in nuclear facility,
aircraft flight control, air traffic control, mass transport control, medical life support system, missile launch control in weapon system. You
shall not use this Product without securing the sufficient safety required for the High Safety Required Use. If you wish to use this Product for
High Safety Required Use, please consult with our sales representatives in charge before such use.

Problems may occur with this device in the event of an instantaneous voltage drop of the power supply due to lightning, etc. To prevent an
instantaneous voltage drop of the power supply, we recommend that you use an uninterruptible power supply system.

■ Trademarks

VGA and PS/2 are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.
Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the USA
and other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows Server are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the USA and other countries.
Linux is a trademark or registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the USA and other countries.
Red Hat and all Red Hat-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. in the
USA and other countries.
Other product names used are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers.
Other products are copyrights of their respective manufacturers.

All Rights Reserved, Copyright© FUJITSU LIMITED 2005

Screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

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Remarks

■ Warning Descriptions

Various symbols are used throughout this manual. These are used to emphasize important points for your

safety and that of others. The following are the symbols and their meanings:

Ignoring this symbol could be potentially lethal.

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Ignoring this symbol may lead to physical injury and/or damage the server or hardware options.

The following symbols are used to indicate the type of warning or caution being described.

The triangle mark emphasizes the urgency of the WARNING and CAUTION. Details are
detailed inside the triangle and above it.

A barred circle ( ) warns against certain actions (Do Not). These actions are detailed inside
the circle and above it.

A black circle indicates actions that must be taken. These actions are detailed inside the black
circle and above it.

■ Symbols

Symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:

These sections explain prohibited actions and points to note when using this device. Make
sure to read these sections.

These sections explain information needed to operate the hardware and software properly.
Make sure to read these sections.

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■ Key Descriptions / Operations

Keys are represented throughout this manual in the following manner:
E.g.: [Ctrl] key, [Enter] key, [→] key, etc.

The following indicate pressing several keys at once:
E.g.: [Ctrl] + [F3] key, [Shift] + [↑] key, etc.

■ Entering Commands (Keys)

Command entries are displayed in the following way:

This mark indicates reference pages or manuals.

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• In the areas of the "↑" mark, press the [Space] key once.

• When the operating system is Windows, commands are not case sensitive.

• CD-ROM drive names are shown as [CD-ROM drive]. Enter your drive name according to your

environment.

[CD-ROM drive]:\setup.exe

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■ Screen Shots and Figures

Screen shots and figures are used as visual aids throughout this manual. Windows, screens, and file

names may vary depending on the OS, software, or configuration of the server used. Figures in this

manual may not show cables that are actually connected for convenience of explanation.

■ Consecutive Operations

Consecutive operations are described by connecting them with arrows (→).

Example: Procedure of clicking the [Start] button, pointing to [Programs], and clicking [Accessories]

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Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Accessories].

■ Abbreviations

The following expressions and abbreviations are used throughout this manual.

table: Abbreviations of Product Names

Product name Expressions and abbreviations

PRIMERGY RX100 S2 This server or the server

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Microsoft

Microsoft

Microsoft

Microsoft

Microsoft

Microsoft
System 4.0

Microsoft® Windows NT® Server Network Operating
System Version 4.0

Microsoft® Windows NT® Server, Enterprise Edition

4.0

Red Hat

Microsoft

Microsoft

Windows Server™ 2003, Standard Edition

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Windows® 2000 Server

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Windows® Preinstallation Environment

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Windows® XP Professional

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Windows® 2000 Professional

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Windows NT® Workstation Operating

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Enterprise Linux® ES (v.3 for x86)

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Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4

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Windows Server™ 2003, Service Pack 1

Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
or Windows Server 2003

Windows 2000 Server

Windows PE

Windows XP Professional

Windows 2000 Professional

Windows NT

Windows NT Server 4.0

Linux

Windows 2000 Service Pack 4

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1

Windows

Service
Pack

■ Server Types

Server types are described as follows.

Servers without an internal hard disk unit Diskless type

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table: Server Types

Typ e Expressions and abbreviations

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Reference Information

■ Software Manuals

Software Manual contains other reference information and cautions for ServerStart not described in this

manual. Please read it before using ServerStart.

Software Manual is contained as a "README.TXT" file in the root directory on the ServerStart CD-

ROM. Use a text editor to read it.

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■ Latest Information about Software Provided with This Server

For the latest information regarding ServerStart and other software provided with this server, refer to the

Fujitsu PRIMERGY website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).

Warning and Caution Labels

Warning and caution labels are found on the server.

Do not remove or stain these labels.

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Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 RX100 S2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.2 Supplied Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

1.2.2 High Reliability Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

1.2.3 Installing High Reliability Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

1.3 Component Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

1.3.1 Server (Front View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

1.3.2 Server (Rear View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

1.3.3 Server (Internal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

1.3.4 Baseboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

1.4 Standard Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

1.4.1 Opening the Rack Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

1.4.2 Turning On the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

1.4.3 Turning Off the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

1.4.4 Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

1.4.5 Inserting and Ejecting a CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

1.5 Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation

2.1 Preparation on the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

2.1.1 Installing Internal Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

2.1.2 Hardware Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

2.2 Selecting the Installation Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

2.3 Precautions on Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

2.3.1 Installation Partition Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

2.3.2 Notes on Configuring RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

2.3.3 Notes on a multiple LAN adapter configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

2.3.4 Cautions for Using ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

2.3.5 Expansion Cards Supported by ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

2.3.6 Cautions for Manual Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

2.4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer . . . . . 48

2.4.1 Installing ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

2.4.2 Uninstalling ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart

3.1 Guided mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

3.1.1 Starting Up the Guided Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

3.1.2 Open/create a Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

3.1.3 RAID Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

3.1.4 Disk Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

3.1.5 OS Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

3.1.6 Application Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

3.1.7 Close/save the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

3.1.8 Starting OS Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

3.2 Preconfiguration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

3.2.1 Starting Up the Preconfiguration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

3.2.2 Configure Settings in Wizards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

3.2.3 Close/save the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

3.2.4 Starting OS Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

3.3 Expert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

3.3.1 Starting Up the Expert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

3.3.2 Disk Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

3.3.3 OS Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

3.3.4 Application Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

3.3.5 Starting OS Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

3.4 Remote Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

3.4.1 Overview of Remote Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

3.4.2 System Requirements for Remote Resource/PXE Servers . . . . . . . . . . . 87

3.4.3 Preparation of the PXE Server (When the PXE Server is Used) . . . . . . . 88

3.4.4 Preparation of Remote Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

3.4.5 Starting Remote Installation Using a PXE Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

3.4.6 Starting Remote Installation Using a Remote Resource Server . . . . . . . 100

3.5 Installation on Multiple (the Second and Subsequent) Servers

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

3.5.1 Preparation for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

3.5.2 Installation in Guided Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

3.5.3 Installation in Preconfiguration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation

4.1 Creating Driver Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

4.1.1 Required Driver Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

4.1.2 How to Create Driver Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

4.2 Starting Manual Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

4.2.1 Installing Windows Server 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

4.2.2 Installing Windows 2000 Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

4.2.3 Installing Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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4.3 Installing the LAN Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

4.3.1 Installing the LAN Driver (Windows Server 2003) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

4.3.2 Installing the LAN Driver (Windows 2000 Server) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

4.3.3 Latest Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation

5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

5.1.1 How to Obtain Memory Dump For Windows Server 2003 . . . . . . . . . . .126

5.1.2 How to Obtain Memory Dump (For Windows 2000 Server) . . . . . . . . . .130

5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

5.2.1 Creating the Automated System Recovery (ASR) Set

For Windows Server 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

5.2.2 Creating a System Recovery Disk For Windows 2000 Server . . . . . . . .136

5.3 Storing the System Setting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

5.3.1 How to Store the BIOS Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

5.3.2 Recovering the BIOS Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

5.4 Creating Maintenance Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

5.4.1 Creating a DOS Floppy Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

5.4.2 Creating a Hardware Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

5.5 Notes Before Operating the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

5.5.1 Updating the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

5.5.2 Auto-run Function from CD-ROM Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

5.5.3 Drive Letter Assignment in Expert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

5.5.4 Notes on Advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) . . . . . . . . . . . .148

5.5.5 Turning the Power On via a LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

5.5.6 Other Notes on Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

5.6 LAN Driver Advanced Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

5.6.1 Intel® PROSet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

5.6.2 Cautions for Onboard/PG-1852/1862/188x/189xLAN Driver V8.3 . . . . .151

5.6.3 Teaming (AFT/ALB/SFT) Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

5.6.4 VLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

5.6.5 Local Address Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

5.6.6 Jumbo Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

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Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools

6.1 RAID Management Tool (Global Array Manager) . . . . . . . . . . 156

6.1.1 Installing RAID Management Tool (Global Array Manager) . . . . . . . . . .156

6.2 Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

6.3 Solving Problems Early [DSNAP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

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Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options

7.1 Before Installing Internal Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

7.2 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

7.2.1 Removing and Attaching the Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

7.3 Installing Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

7.3.1 Where to Install Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

7.3.2 Installable Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

7.3.3 How to Install/Remove Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

7.3.4 Defective Memory Disconnection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

7.4 Installing Expansion Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

7.4.1 Where to Install an Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

7.4.2 Installable Expansion Cards and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

7.4.3 How to Install an Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

7.5 Installing an Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

7.5.1 Installable CD-ROM Drive Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

7.5.2 How to Install the Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

7.6 Installing an Internal Hard Disk Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

7.6.1 Installation Location of Internal Hard Disk Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

7.6.2 Installable Internal Hard Disk Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

7.6.3 How to Install the Internal Hard Disk Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

7.7 Connection of Optional Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

7.7.1 Connection Examples of Internal Option Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

7.7.2 Connecting an External SCSI Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities

8.1 Jumper Pin Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

8.1.1 Jumper Pin Setup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

8.1.2 Jumper Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

8.2 BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

8.2.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

8.2.2 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

8.2.3 Parallel ATA Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

8.2.4 Boot Options Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

8.2.5 Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

8.2.6 Peripheral Configuration Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

8.2.7 PCI Configuration Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

8.2.8 Advanced System Configuration Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

8.2.9 Power On/Off Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

8.2.10 Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

8.2.11 Server Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

8.2.12 IPMI Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

8.2.13 CPU Status Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

8.2.14 Memory Status Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

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8.2.15 Console Redirection Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214

8.2.16 Exit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216

Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance

9.1 Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

9.1.1 Checking the Server Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218

9.1.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218

9.2 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

9.2.1 Hardware Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221

9.2.2 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226

9.2.3 Software Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

9.3 System Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

9.3.1 How to Use Server Management Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239

9.3.2 Viewing the System Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240

9.3.3 Saving/Deleting the System Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

9.3.4 Before Using the Remote Control Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242

9.4 Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

9.4.1 Hardware Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244

9.4.2 Security against Unauthorized Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245

9.4.3 Security When Disposing the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247

9.5 Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

9.5.1 Importance of Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248

9.5.2 Backup Devices, Software and Their Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248

9.6 Restoring the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

9.6.1 For Windows Server 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251

9.6.2 For Windows 2000 Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252

9.7 Reinstalling the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

9.7.1 Checking before OS Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253

9.7.2 Reinstallation Using ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253

9.8 Changing OS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254

9.8.1 For Windows Server 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254

9.8.2 For Windows 2000 Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254

9.9 Maintenance Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

9.9.1 Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257

9.9.2 Contacting Maintenance Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

PRIMERGY RX100 S2 User ’s Guide

Appendix

A Server Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260

A.1 Diskless type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260

B Specifications for Internal Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

B.1 Memory Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261

B.2 Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262

B.3 Internal Hard Disk Unit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262

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B.4 Power Cord Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

C Remote Control Function and Console Redirection . . . . . . . . 265

C.1 Key Operations for Console Redirection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

C.2 Connecting the Server to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

C.3 Operating the Remote Control Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

C.4 Switching between Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268

D Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

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Chapter 1

Overview

This chapter explains an overview of the system
hardware and software. In addition, the workflow,
from placing the server to starting the operation,
is also described.

1.1 RX100 S2

1.2 Supplied Software

1.3 Component Names and Functions

1.4 Standard Operations

1.5 Workflow

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1.1 RX100 S2

This server has the following features.

■ High Reliability

● Disk Array System Configuration

A disk array system (RAID 0/1) can be configured using an optional RAID card.

● Hardware and Software Designed for Data Security

The locks on the rack and security (password) setting in the BIOS Setup Utility protect hardware and

data assets in the server against theft, ensuring data security with high reliability.

● Proactive Fan Function

When a fan fails or the ambient temperature rises, the system fan speed is increased automatically to

avoid increase in temperature in the server, ensuring stable server operation.

● High Reliability Tools

High reliability tools offer stable system operation. For information about high reliability tools, refer to

"1.2.2 High Reliability Tools" (

pg.19).

■ High-speed Processing

● Intel

®

Pentium® 4 processor or Intel® Celeron® D processor has been

installed.

An Intel® Pentium® 4 processor or an Intel ® Celeron® D processor has been installed to allow high-

speed data processing.

● High-speed Bus Clocks

The server uses the PC3200-compliant memory and PCI buses with a maximum data transfer speed of

533MB/sec.

● Ultra320 SCSI/Ultra160 SCSI

The Ultra 320 SCSI-compliant RAID card or the Ultra 160 SCSI-compliant SCSI card is installed to

allow high-speed data transfer.

■ Compact Design and Scalability

● Space Saving 1U Design

This server is slim, with a thickness of 1U. The server, display device, keyboard, and external SCSI

options fit in a 19-inch rack, which saves the installation space.

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● Maximum Memory Size of 4GB

In addition to the preinstalled 256MB memory, the system supports up to 4GB memory.

● Maximum Hard Disk Size of 293.6GB

Up to two internal hard disk units can be installed in the 3.5-inch storage bays. The hard disk size can be

increased up to 293.6GB.

● Internal CD-ROM Drive Unit

One optional CD-ROM drive unit can be installed on the server.

● Two PCI Slots

The server has two 64-bit, 66MHz PCI slots.

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1.2 Supplied Software

ServerStart for supporting setup and high reliability tools for avoiding problems during
server operation are supplied with this server.

1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart

ServerStart is a setup support tool that helps to install PRIMERGY.

It offers easy server installation and proper installation of recommended drivers.

■ Installing ServerStart

The following outlines the ServerStart installation.

Installing ServerStart

Not using ServerStart

Complicated hardware configuration (RAID configuration, etc.)
User definition, access privileges, network settings
It is necessary to input successively for installation,

resulting in more mistakes and longer time

Example:
Operations such as setting IP address,
creating users, and registering computer
name are required

Install

&

Setup

Using ServerStart

Automatic RAID configuration is possible
Auto installation of recommended drivers (SCSI, LAN,

etc.) enables high reliable installation
High reliability tools can be installed

automatically *1

Example:
Operations during OS installation is automated *2

High reliability tools are software with comprehensive strength for stable

*1

system operation of the server management

Some input (License window, etc.) and media repositioning are excluded

*2

Auto setup

ServerStart

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● Configuration File (SerStartBatch.ini)

A configuration file stores the server setup and client information configured in ServerStart. To create a

configuration file, use the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with this server. Store only one file on each

floppy disk. Do not set the ServerStart floppy disk to the write-protected state.

You can use any name for the configuration file. However, the file must be installed in the server as

"SerStartBatch.ini". When installing the file, make sure to save it as "SerStartBatch.ini" on the

ServerStart floppy disk.

Start up ServerStart, insert the ServerStart floppy disk containing "SerStartBatch.ini", and click [Start] to

install the server.

■ Intuitive User Interface

The intuitive user interface allows you to easily set the necessary information.

● Main Window

When ServerStart is started, the following window appears. The window and tool bar differ depending

on the mode.

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● Toolbar

In Guided Mode / Expert Mode

Ends ServerStart.

Brings you to
the previous page.

Brings you to
the next page.

Changes the size
of icons.

Brings you to
the main screen.

 While the wizard is running, do not click the icons on the tool bar to move to the previous or

next window. To move to a different window, click the [Previous], [Up], or [Next] button at the bottom of
the wizard window.

Brings you up
one tier.

Resets the status
function.

ON/OFF of the tree display is set.
It doesn't support, and never click.

● Wizard Window

Clicking a wizard displays a wizard window.

Set items in the wizard window. To move to a step in the next wizard window, click the operation button

at the bottom of the window. Clicking [help] displays a tip for setting the item.

■ Network Configuration

ServerStart can configure a network at server installation.

For details on available network patterns, refer to "Using ServerStart to configure the Network".

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■ Automatic Driver Installation

Recommended drivers for automatically recognized expansion cards are installed with the server. This

prevents possible mistakes in driver installation, such as installation of an older version or drivers which

were not supplied with this server.

■ Automatic RAID Configuration

When a RAID card is used, specify the RAID type and the number of hard disk units before starting

installation. A disk array can be configured without starting the RAID utility.

■ Remote Installation

ServerStart can store resources necessary for installation, such as the OS and Service Pack, in a different

server on the network and install the OS via the network. This method is used when the server does not

have a CD-ROM or floppy disk drive.

SystemcastWizard Professional (optional) is a useful tool for extracting a lot of files in a short time.

1.2.2 High Reliability Tools

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Overview

High reliability tools are a comprehensively useful set of software for stable system operations of the

server. The following tools have respective roles to manage normal operations or recovery from errors:

• Server Monitoring Tools

• System Diagnosis Support Tools

• LAN driver Advanced Setting Tools

■ Server Monitoring Tools

The server monitoring tools monitor the hardware status on behalf of the administrator and notify him/

her in the event of an error.

● Detecting a Server Failure Early [ServerView]

ServerView is software to monitor that the server hardware is in a normal state to protect important

server resources. When using ServerView, the server hardware is monitored all the time. If an error that

could cause trouble is detected, the administrator is notified in real-time. This allows the server

administrator to remove a system error early and avoid trouble.

● Detecting a Disk Failure Early [RAID Management Tool]

RAID Management Tool is software that monitors the disk array. RAID Management Tool runs as a

Windows Server 2003/Windows 2000 Server system service. When an event occurs, it leaves an event

log in the event viewer's application logs. At the same time, a pop-up window indicates a hard disk

failure, rebuild status, etc.

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■ System Diagnosis Support Tools

The system diagnosis support tool is for supporting system diagnosis during normal operation or in the

event of trouble.

● Solving Problems Early [DSNAP]

DSNAP is a command line utility that collects all the failure investigation information. System file

configuration information, major registry settings, and event logs can be collected easily from the
command line.

DSNAP is used to allow maintenance personnel to understand your system software configuration and

settings correctly and ensure smooth investigations when a problem occurs in your Windows Server

2003/Windows 2000 Server system. Pass the information along with memory dumps to your

maintenance personnel.

■ LAN Driver Advanced Setup Tools

LAN Driver Advanced Setup Tool sets details on the LAN, including the use of the Teaming function

and VLAN configuration.

● Intel

®

PROSet

Intel® PROSet is a tool for setting details on the LAN card when it is used with another LAN card or the

onboard LAN for using the Teaming function or when it is used for configuring a VLAN.

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1.2.3 Installing High Reliability Tools

You can install all high reliability tools provided with PRIMERGY by specifying them in "Application

Wizard" when the OS is installed with ServerStart.

The following high reliability tools are installed.

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table: High reliability tool installation

High Reliability Tools Batch installation with ServerStart

RAID Management Tool

ServerView S

DSNAP S

®

PROSet

Intel

A: Installed in any case
S: Installed if selected
*1: Not installed if no RAID controller has been installed.

 Linux does not support batch installation with ServerStart.
 When the high reliability tools are installed at once with ServerStart:

ServerView must be configured after installation. Refer to "Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools" (pg.155).

*1

A

A

In case where the operating system has been installed with ServerStart, if a high reliability tool is not

installed or the OS has been manually installed, use a standard installer for each tool. For the installation

procedure with the standard installers, refer to "Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools" (

pg.155).

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RST

ID

NMI

1.3 Component Names and Functions

This section explains the component names and functions of the server.

1.3.1 Server (Front View)

a db c e

i
j

k

l

g

f

h

a Internal CD-ROM drive unit (optional)

Reads data or programs from a CD-ROM.

b Floppy disk drive unit

Writes/reads data to/from a floppy disk.

c 3.5-inch storage bay

Contains an internal hard disk unit. This server can have up to two internal hard disk units.

d USB connector ( )

Connects peripheral equipment conforming to the USB standard (2.0 or 1.1).

e Reset switch ( )

Pressing this switch resets and restarts the system.

 Do not reset when the hard disk access LED is lit. Data in the hard disk may be damaged.

f System identification LED button ( )

When pressing this button, the front and rear system identification LEDs are lit blue so that the

locations of devices being maintained can be determined.

g Power switch ( )

 Do not turn the server off when the hard disk access display LED is blinking.

Data in the hard disk may be damaged.

h Maintenance switch ( )

This switch is used only by maintenance personnel. Do not touch this.

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i System identification LED ( )

ID

This LED is used for maintenance. When pressing this button, the front and rear system

identification LEDs are lit blue so that the locations of devices being maintained can be

determined. Also, the [System Identification LED Display] button of ServerView can be used to

light them.

j Hard disk access display LED ( )

This LED lights green when data is being written to or read from the hard disk.

k Front maintenance LED ( )

This LED lights or blinks in amber when an error is detected on the server components.

If this LED lights or blinks, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of "Start Guide".

l Power LED ( )

This LED is lit green when the server is turned on.

This is lit amber when the server is not turned on (standby mode).

This does not light when the power cable is unplugged from the outlet.

1.3.2 Server (Rear View)

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abd

c e f g h

ij

a Inlet

AC power cables are plugged in.

b Keyboard connector (6 pin) ( )

A keyboard is plugged in.

c Mouse connector (6 pin) ( )

A mouse is plugged in.

d Serial port (9 pin) ( )

Cables of peripheral devices conforming to the RS-232C standard such as modems are plugged

in.

e Display connector (15 pin) ( )

A display cable is plugged in.

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ID

f LAN connector A ( )

An Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable is plugged in. For 1000Mbps connection, a cable

conforming to category 5 enhanced is required.

As LAN connector A uses the Communication Streaming Architecture (CSA) port, its data

transfer speed may be higher than that of LAN connector B.

The meanings of the two LED are shown in the table below.

table: LAN connector LED

LED

location

Left Lights green Link is being established.

Right Lights amber Connection is established at

LED status LAN Status

Blinks green Data is being transferred.

Off Link is not established.

1000Mbps.

Lights green Connection is established at 100Mbps.

Off Connection is established at 10Mbps.

g LAN connector B ( )

This is a PCI port. The applicable cable and meanings of the LEDs are the same as those for LAN

connector A.

h USB connector ( )

Connects peripheral equipment conforming to the USB standard (2.0 or 1.1).

i Rear maintenance LED ( )

This LED lights or blinks in amber when an error is detected in the server components.

If this LED lights or blinks, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of "Start Guide".

j System identification LED ( )

This LED is used for maintenance. When pressing this button, the front and rear system

identification LEDs are lit blue so that the locations of devices being maintained can be

determined. Also, the [System Identification LED Display] button of ServerView can be used to

light them.

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b

a

a System fan

Contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of "Start Guide" for the system fan

replacement.

b PCI slots

Expansion cards with the PCI bus interface can be installed in the PCI slots.

c CPU

One fan is installed by default on this server.

d Memory slots

Contains memory.

c

d

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1.3.4 Baseboard

[Rear]

q

p

o
n

m

[Front]

a Memory slots

b Power control connector

The power unit cable is plugged in.

c ATX power connector

The power unit cable is plugged in.

d ATX12V power connector

The ATX12V power unit connector cable is plugged in.

e Fan 6/7 connector

The system fan 6/7 cable is plugged in.

f Fan 3/4 connector

The system fan 3/4 cable is plugged in.

g Front panel connector

The front panel cable is plugged in.

h CPU socket

i Fan 1/2 connector

The system fan 1/2 cable is plugged in.

j JP2 (Fixed)

k IDE connector for CD-ROM drive

An IDE cable for the optional CD-ROM drive is plugged in.

a

b

c

d

e

g fhj ikl

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l Floppy disk drive connector

m Power connector for CD-ROM drive

The power cable for the optional CD-ROM drive is plugged in.

n JP3 (Fixed)

o JP4 (Fixed)

p Card locking frame connector

An expansion card locking frame is installed.

q JP1

Used to clear the CMOS storage data. For more details, refer to "8.1 Jumper Pin Settings"

(pg.190).

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1.4 Standard Operations

This section explains standard server operations, including how to turn the server on/
off and to insert/eject a floppy disk.

1.4.1 Opening the Rack Door

This section explains how to open the front and rear doors of the 40U standard rack.

Refer to the manual included with the rack for procedures on opening other rack doors.

■ Opening the Front Door

1 Turn the rack key and pull the rack handle up.

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2 Turn the handle in the direction of the arrow and pull it forward.

■ Opening the Rear Door

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Turn and then pull

1 Turn the rack key and pull the rack handle up.

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2 Turn the handle in the direction of the arrow and pull it forward.

 Unless you are inserting/removing media or turning the power on/off, keep the rack door closed. Doing

so blocks electric waves from cell phones, etc.

 Do not lose the keys. If the key is lost, contact an office listed in the "Contact Information" of "Start

Guide".

Turn and then pull

1.4.2 Turning On the Server

• Do not move, strike, or shake the server when it is turned on. This can damage
the hard disk in the server and cause data loss.

• Turn the server on when the temperature is in its operating environment range
(10–35°C). For details on the operating environment, refer to "Start Guide" and
"Safety Precautions".
When operating the device outside of this operating environment, the server
may operate improperly, damage data etc.
Furthermore, Fujitsu cannot be held responsible for any related damage,
malfunction, or loss of data, etc.

• The fans rotate at high speed immediately after the server is turned on, but this
is not defective. When the temperature is in the server's operating environment
range (10–35°C), they start to rotate at normal speed later.

• Be sure to wait for 10 seconds or longer after shutdown before turning the
server on.

1 Open the rack door.

2 Make sure that the floppy disk drive and CD-ROM drives are empty.

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3 Press the power switch of the monitor and peripheral devices.

4 Press the power switch on the front of the server.

The server's power LED is lit green. When the power is turned on, the server Power On Self Test

(POST). If any abnormalities are detected by POST, error messages are displayed.

"9.2.2 Error Messages" (pg.226)

The server's
power LED is
lit green

 The time to turn off the server can be set with the ASR setting (on the [Power On/Off] tab) using

ServerView supplied with this server. For details, refer to "3.2 Settings for Server Monitoring" in
"ServerView User's Guide" on the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD (Disc 2).

Power switch

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1.4.3 Turning Off the Server

• In the event of smoke or sparks, immediately unplug the power cord from the
receptacle. Failure to do so could lead to a fire or electrocution.

• When turning off the server, be sure to follow the procedures described in this
section. Data can be lost if these procedures are not followed correctly.

• Be sure to wait for 10 seconds or longer after shutdown before turning the
server on.

1 Make sure that the floppy disk drive and CD-ROM drives are empty.

2 Shut down the OS.

In the following cases, the server is turned off after the OS is shut down (Step 3 is not necessary).

• Windows OS

• When ServerView is installed

In other cases, shut down the OS and make sure that the floppy disk and hard disk access LEDs

are off.

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3 Press the power switch on the front of the server.

The server's power LED is lit amber.

The server's
power LED is
lit amber

Power switch

4 Turn off the display and peripheral devices.

 The time to turn off the server can be set with the ASR setting (on the [Power On/Off] tab) using

ServerView supplied with this server. For details, refer to "3.2 Settings for Server Monitoring" in
"ServerView User's Guide" on the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD (Disc 2).

■ Cautions for Turning the Power On/Off (for a Windows OS)

For the server power switch, you can specify the following operation modes depending by OS settings.

• For Windows Server 2003

"Do Nothing", "Prompt Input", "Standby", "Hibernation", or "Shutdown" (normally, "Shutdown" is

specified).

• For Windows 2000 Server

"Standby", "Hibernation", "Power Off" (Normally "Power Off")

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On this server, functions corresponding to "Standby" and "Hibernation" are supported as BIOS and

hardware functions. However, some drivers and software installed in the server do not support these

functions. For this reason, functions corresponding to "Standby" and "Hibernation" are unavailable on

this server.

When the operating mode is set to "Standby" or "Hibernation", the system may operate improperly or

hard disk data may be corrupted.

For details about operating mode settings, refer to the manual supplied with the OS.

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1.4.4 Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk

■ Cautions

When using a floppy disk, note the following points.

• Do not expose the disk to any fluids.

• Do not open the shutter of the floppy disk and touch the disk surface.

• Do not bend the floppy disk or place heavy objects on it.

• Do not expose the floppy disk to strong magnetic fields.

• Do not drop the floppy disk on hard surfaces.

• Do not store the disk in extremely hot or cold conditions.

• Do not put layers of labels on the floppy disk.

• Keep the disk away from condensation or water droplets.

■ Inserting the Floppy Disk

Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive from the shutter side.

When clicking into place, the floppy disk eject button pops out.

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Floppy disk eject button

Shutter

Label side up

■ Ejecting the Floppy Disk

Make sure that the floppy disk access LED is off. Press the floppy disk eject button.

The floppy disk is ejected.

Off

Floppy disk access LED

Floppy disk eject button

• Do not eject the floppy disk while the floppy disk access LED is on. The data
stored on the floppy disk may be damaged.

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1.4.5 Inserting and Ejecting a CD-ROM

CD-ROM drive is available as an option for this server.

■ Cautions for Handling CD-ROM Drive

• Use the drive in a dry place with low airborne dust levels. Entry of water, a paper clip, or other liquids

or metal objects can cause electric shock or failures.

• Do not use the drive in a place exposed to shocks or vibration.

• Do not insert any object other than the specified CD-ROMs.

• Do not pull or push the CD-ROM tray forcibly.

• Do not disassemble the CD-ROM drive.

• Clean the CD-ROM tray before use. Use a dry, soft cloth for cleaning.

• When the CD-ROM drive is not used for a prolonged period, eject the CD-ROM to prevent accidents.

To avoid dust or particles, keep the CD-ROM tray closed (in a loaded position).

• This server supports CD-ROMs with the following logo. Do not use CD-ROMs without the logo.

Doing so may cause failures.

■ Cautions for Handling CD-ROMs

• When removing the disk from the case, pull the disk up while pressing the center holder of the case as

shown in the figure below.

• Hold the CR-ROM on its edge to avoid contact with the disk surface.

• Do not contaminate the CD-ROM surface with fingerprints, oil, or dust. If the disk is dirty, wipe it

from the center to the edge with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, water, record sprays,

antistatics, or silicone clothes.

• Be careful not to scratch the CD-ROM surface.

• Avoid heat.

• Do not bend the floppy disk or place heavy objects on it.

• Do not use a ball-point pen or pencil on the label (printed) side.

• Do not apply stickers to the label side. Abnormal vibration can occur due to eccentricity.

• When the CD-ROM is moved from a cold place into a warm place, dew condensation may occur,

resulting in data read errors. If this is the case, wipe droplets away with a dry, soft cloth and let the

unit dry naturally. Do not use a hair dryer.

• To avoid dust, scratches, or deformation, store CD-ROMs in the case whenever not in use.

• Do not store CD-ROMs in areas of high temperature exposed to direct sunlight for many hours or

near heating appliances.

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■ Inserting the CD-ROM

1 Make sure the server is turned on and press the CD-ROM eject button.

The CD-ROM tray comes out a little.

CD-ROM eject button

2 Pull the CD-ROM tray out.

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3 Place the CD-ROM at the center of the tray.

While supporting the CD-ROM tray, push the tray until it clicks into position.

Label side up

CD-ROM tray

 If the CD-ROM is placed improperly when the tray is pushed into the unit, the CD-ROM or the

drive may be damaged.

 Be careful not to touch the lens of the CD-ROM drive.

4 Move the tray back.

Push the tray gently until it clicks into position.

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■ Ejecting the CD-ROM

To eject the CD-ROM, press the CD-ROM eject button (EJECT) in the same way as steps 1 to 2 in "■

Inserting the CD-ROM" (

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Use the following workflow from server installation to start of operation.

Installing the server

Referring to "Safety Precautions" and "Start Guide", install the server to a suitable place.

Preparing the server

- Install Internal options

- Set hardware
Referring to "2.1 Preparation on the server", "Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options", and
"Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration/Utilities", prepare the server.

Selecting the installation method

Referring to "2.2 Selecting the Installation Method", decide what installation method to use.
ServerStart, a software that enables everything from OS installation/setup to the installation of high
reliability tools to be performed in one operation, comes with this server. It is recommended that
ServerStart is used to perform installation.

Checking precautions on installation

Before installing the OS, check the precautions on installation by referring to "2.3 Precautions on Installation".

OS installation

Using ServerStart

Referring to "Chapter 3 OS Installation Using
ServerStart", perform OS installation.

Manual installation

Referring to "Chapter 4 Manual OS
Installation", perform OS installation.

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Installing Internal options

Referring to "Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options", install the Internal options.

Procedures before operation

Before operating the server, refer to "Chapter 5 Operations after OS installation".

High reliability tool installation

When the OS is installed manually, it is necessary to install high reliability tools. ServerView requires
settings before server operation. For installation method and details about each high reliability tool, refer
to “Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools”.

Start operations

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This chapter explains the preparation on the
server and cautions necessary before OS
installation. Please read this chapter before
starting installation.

2.1 Preparation on the Server

2.2 Selecting the Installation Method

2.3 Precautions on Installation

2.4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer

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2.1 Preparation on the Server

Before starting installation, install internal options to the server and perform
necessary hardware settings.

2.1.1 Installing Internal Options

Internal options are classified into those that must be installed before the OS installation and those that
must be installed after the OS installation.

For installation procedures, refer to "Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options" (

● Internal options that must be Installed before the OS installation

• Memory Modules

• Expansion cards

● Internal options that must be Installed after the OS installation

pg.161).

• Optional SCSI devices

• Internal hard disk units where the Operating System is not installed

 If an internal option device that must be installed after the OS installation has been already installed,

remove the device, install the OS, then reinstall the device.

■ Cautions for Installing an Expansion Card

When using an expansion card, read the notes on the expansion card.

■ Cautions for Installing an Optional SCSI Device

When adding an optional SCSI device (DAT, etc.) using a SCSI card, connect it after installing the OS.

Connecting it before OS installation may result in improper drive letter assignment.

■ LAN Cable

Be sure to connect the LAN cable when the server is not connected to the Internet. If the OS is installed

or applications are automatically installed without connecting the LAN cable to the LAN card, an error

may be recorded in the event viewer after setup completes.

 Connecting to the Internet during setup can cause security problems. Do not connect to the Internet

until the setup completes.

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2.1.2 Hardware Settings

Before starting installation, set up necessary hardware configurations using the BIOS Setup Utility.

■ BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility must be set in the following cases. For details on how to set the BIOS Setup

Utility, refer to "8.2 BIOS Setup Utility" (pg.191).

● Performing Remote Installation

Before performing remote installation of ServerStart, use the following procedures to enable network

startup (PXE). In addition, check the MAC address.

1 Take the following steps in the BIOS Setup Utility.

1. Start the BIOS Setup Utility.

"8.2.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility" (pg.191)

2. Select the [PCI Configuration] submenu from the [Advanced] menu, then [Ethernet
on Board]. Press the [Enter] key.

The [Ethernet on Board] submenu window appears.

3. Set the following items to [Enable].

• When using LAN connector A:

[Option ROM Scan] of [PCI Device, Embedded Ethernet A].

• When using LAN connector B:

[Option ROM Scan] of [PCI Device, Embedded Ethernet B].

■ Ethernet on Board Submenu" (pg.203)

"

4. From the [Exit] menu, select [Save Changes & Exit] to exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

5. Start the BIOS Setup Utility again.

6. Select the [Boot Option] submenu from the [Main] menu. Press the [Enter] key.

The Boot Option submenu window appears.

7. Change the [Boot Sequence] setting as shown below.

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1 IBA GE Slot 0208 v1217 (when LAN connector A is
used)

IBA GE Slot 0430 v1217 (when LAN connector B is
used)
2 CD-ROM
3 Removable Device

4 Hard Drive

8. Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and turn off the server.

2 Check the MAC address.

After BIOS setup, start up the server from the network.

The MAC address is displayed as shown below.

CLIENT MAC ADDR: ** ** ** ** ** **

The MAC address is required for remote installation. Write it down.

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3 Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and turn off the server.

 You can turn the power on from a client (via a LAN) by utilizing the Wakeup on LAN (WOL) function.

Refer to "5.5.5 Turning the Power On via a LAN" (pg.148).

 Be sure to install ServerView to control the power supply via a LAN.

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2.2 Selecting the Installation Method

When installing the OS for the first time, there are multiple installation methods. Refer
to the following to decide on the method.

 To set up multiple servers with the same model and configuration, refer to "3.5 Installation on Multiple

(the Second and Subsequent) Servers" (pg.103).

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What OS will you use?

Linux

Windows Server 2003
/Windows 2000 Server

No

Will you use ServerStart?

Yes

Refer to "3.1 Guided Mode" and perform installation.

* If you follow the wizard, setup will be performed

correctly.

For the use of Linux, refer to the Fujitsu PRIMERGY
website (http://primergy.fujitsu.com).

Installation is performed manually.
Refer to "4.2 Starting Manual Installation"
and perform installation.

When setting setup information in advance on
the client computer, refer to "3.2 Preconfiguration
Mode" and perform installation.

■ Installation Using ServerStart

When an OS is installed using ServerStart, the driver for the expansion card that is automatically

recognized will be installed automatically. In addition, high reliability tools and array controller

administrative tools are installed automatically. Installation using ServerStart is recommended under
special circumstances.

For features of ServerStart, refer to "1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart" (

pg.16).

■ Installation While Maintaining the Established RAID Environment

In guided mode or preconfiguration mode, select [Use existing array] for [Configuration mode] at

[RAID Wizard] (in the [RAID Configuration] window) and install the OS.

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Use the Expert mode of ServerStart. In expert mode, start up "Disk Manager", format the installation

partition, and install the OS.

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2.3 Precautions on Installation

Read the following notes before starting OS installation.

2.3.1 Installation Partition Size

For installation using ServerStart, the installation partition size can be set as follows, depending on the

OS to be installed and format.

table: Installation Partition Size

Available size Windows Server 2003 Windows 2000 Server

Minimum 2,200MB 2,048MB

Maximum 2 TB 2 TB

● Notes

• When you want to set the OS and BOOT partitions in different partitions, specify the partition size

directly.

(The BOOT partition is the partition for startup. Minimum information required for startup, such as

"ntldr", is stored. The OS partition is the partition for installing the OS.)

• In either of the following cases, specify a partition size less than 2TB.

• When the same partition is specified as the OS and BOOT partitions

• When different partitions are specified as the OS and BOOT partitions

• The OS cannot be installed in a partition larger than 2TB.

2.3.2 Notes on Configuring RAID

Take the following notes when you configure a RAID system.

■ Hardware Configuration

• Only internal hard disk units can be used.

• Be sure to use hard disk units of the same model and with the same capacity.

• Up to two hard disk units can be installed on the server. Do not set the number of units more than the

maximum.

■ Array Configuration

Configure RAID0 or RAID1 using two hard disk units connected to channel 1.

For more details, refer to "PRIMERGY ServerBooks" supplied with the server, and "Supplement"

supplied with the RAID card.

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• When removing the hard disk unit

If you configure the RAID with ServerStart, use the Background Initialization function for the arrays.

Before removing the hard disk unit, make sure that the disk has already been initialized by the RAID

Management Tool or others. For more details, refer to "PRIMERGY ServerBooks" supplied with the

server, and "Supplement" supplied with the RAID card.

• Number of disk units

If the number of actually installed units is smaller than the setting for the number of units (+1 when a
hot spare is specified), installation using ServerStart is aborted because of an error.

When the number of installed disk units is greater than the setting, the disk units are set up according

to the setting. Extra units will be configured as standby disk units. You can add a physical pack later.

For more details, refer to "PRIMERGY ServerBooks" supplied with the server, and "Supplement"

supplied with the RAID card.

2.3.3 Notes on a multiple LAN adapter configuration

Using the OS installation wizard of ServerStart, you can configure multiple LAN adapters (network

adapters) on the system. However, there are the following limitations.

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● Adapter Numbers

To configure multiple LAN cards, select the adapter numbers in order of Adapter 1 and Adapter 2, and

enter settings for each adapter. Note that the order of adapter numbers is not necessarily the same as the

order of slots for the installed LAN adapters. This means that the setting for Adapter 1 is not always

applied to the onboard LAN. After installing the OS, check the LAN adapters to make sure that they are

configured as intended.

2.3.4 Cautions for Using ServerStart

■ Operating ServerStart

Most ServerStart operations are performed with the mouse. Items may not be moved with the [Tab] key

or cursor keys. Be sure to use the mouse when operating ServerStart.

■ Ejecting the CD-ROM

Do not eject the ServerStart CD-ROM while ServerStart is running. If the ServerStart CD-ROM is

ejected and inserted again, ServerStart starts up in multiple windows, and settings you have made can be

lost.

■ Exiting ServerStart

After operation in guide mode or expert mode, exiting ServerStart restarts the system. Ejecting disks

from the floppy disk and CD-ROM drives and click [OK]. When the display on the screen disappears,

turn off the system.

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■ License for Use of System for ServerStart

"License for Use of System for ServerStart" linked from the ServerStart startup window is a license for

use of Windows PE contained in the ServerStart CD-ROM. Windows PE for starting up ServerStart can

be only used for installing Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server provided under a separate

legal license.

■ Setting Up the Printer

ServerStart does not support setup of printers. Perform installation after setup is completed.

2.3.5 Expansion Cards Supported by ServerStart

ServerStart supports automatic driver installation for the following expansion cards.

table: Automatic Expansion Card Driver Installation

Name Model name Bus

Onboard FDD/IDE - -

RAID Ctrl 1-Channel 64MB PG-141C1L PCI

Onboard LAN - PCI/CSA

Onboard VGA - PCI

LAN cards PG-1852 PCI

PG-1862 PCI

PG-1882L PCI

PG-1892L PCI

SCSI Ctrl U160 lp PG-130L PCI

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2.3.6 Cautions for Manual Installation

■ Notes on Using a RAID Card

In addition to the completion of RAID card configuration, the hard disk under the RAID card must be

initialized before the OS is installed. To check the RAID card configuration, start up WebBIOS. For

more details, refer to "PRIMERGY ServerBooks" supplied with the server, and "Supplement" supplied

with the RAID card.

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■ Free Space Required for Installation

The partition where the OS is installed must have enough free space for obtaining memory dump. For

more details, refer to "5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting" (

■ Cautions on Restarting

In the course of installation, a message appears to indicate that the setup program restarts. Wait until it
restarts.

For background operations, refer to "PRIMERGY ServerBooks" supplied with the server, and

"Supplement" supplied with the RAID card.

pg.126).

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2.4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer

When using the preconfiguration mode for setting installation information in advance
or when creating a driver disk using the FloppyBuilder function, install ServerStart on
the client computer.

● System Requirements for Client Computers

Client computers must satisfy the following requirements.

Hardware Personal computers operated with Windows NT, Windows XP Professional, or Windows

2000 Professional
(A CD-ROM drive and 10MB or more of free space are required.)

Software Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or later

2.4.1 Installing ServerStart

 If a different version of ServerStart has been installed, uninstall it. The FloppyBuilder function or

installation wizard may not operate properly on a different version.
For details on how to uninstall ServerStart, refer to "2.4.2 Uninstalling ServerStart" (pg.51).

1 Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM into the client computer's CD-ROM drive.

The [ServerStart Launcher] window appears.

When the [ServerStart Launcher] window does not appear, execute "Launcher.exe" in the CD-

ROM.

2 Confirm that the [Install Fujitsu ServerStart] is checked, then click [OK].

The Windows installer starts and the Setup window appears.

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3 Click [Next].

The [License Agreement] window appears.

4 Select [I accept the license agreement] and click [Next].

The [User Information] window appears.

5 Enter the user information of the software and click [Next].

The [Installation Folder] window appears.

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click [Browse] and select the folder.

The [Select Features] window appears.

7 Set [ServerStart - remote installation] to "Disable this function" and click [Next].

The [Ready to Install the Application] window appears.

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8 Specify whether or not to copy the contents of the CD.

When you select [Yes] for "enable the use of ServerStart without CD.", you can start the
preconfiguration mode on the client computer without using the CD-ROM.

If you select [Yes], specify the target folder. The target folder must have enough free space to

copy the contents of the CD-ROM.

 On WindowsNT, the CD-ROM is not copied. You must click [No]. The ServerStart CD-ROM is

required to start ServerStart.

9 Click [Next].

Installation is executed.

 If a message prompting you to restart the system appears before or after installation, eject the

CD-ROM and restart the system according to the message. When the system restarts, insert
the ServerStart CD-ROM and start installation again.
If like the following message "This program stops responding." appears during startup, click
[Exit] to continue the restart operation.

When the installation is completed, the completion window appears.

10 Click [Exit].

ServerStart has been installed to the client computer.

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1 Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel].

2 Double-click [Add or Remove Applications] ([Add or Remove Programs] on

some operating systems).

3 Select [Fujitsu ServerStart] and click [Remove] (or [Modify]).

When the uninstallation is executed successfully, Fujitsu ServerStart is deleted.

If [ServerStart - remote installation] has been installed using ServerStart, "FjPXEServer" seems

undeleted. Leave it and complete the operation.

 On Windows 2000 Professional clients, "Add or Remove Applications" may become unable to respond

during uninstallation. If this occurs, log off from the system.

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OS Installation Using

ServerStart

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

3.1 Guided mode

3.2 Preconfiguration Mode

3.3 Expert Mode

3.4 Remote Installation

3.5 Installation on Multiple (the Second and Subsequent) Servers

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3.1 Guided mode

In guided mode, follow the wizard to specify hardware configuration and the OS to be
installed, save the information necessary for installation in a configuration file, and
install the OS.

3.1.1 Starting Up the Guided Mode

Start up the guided mode.

1 Turn on the server and insert the ServerStart CD-ROM immediately.

ServerStart starts up and a message appears prompting you to insert the ServerStart floppy disk.

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2 Insert the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with the server. Make sure that

"Removable media" and "A:" are selected and click [Create].

 Set the ServerStart floppy disk in the write-enabled state.

The network setting window for remote installation appears.

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3 Click [OK].

The [Initialization of ServerStart core running] window appears and unattended installation will

be started. Depending on the hardware configuration, this process may take a few minutes.

When the process is completed, the [Create a ServerStart Floppy Disk] window appears.

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4 Click [Build a ServerStart Floppy Disk].

Creation of a ServerStart floppy disk starts. When the creation is completed, the "Floppy disk has

been created." message appears.

5 Click [OK].

"Please Select your keyboard" window appears.

6 Select your keyboard language from the drop-down list and click [OK].

The subsequent start procedure may take several minutes. The [Welcome to ServerStart] window

appears.

7 Click [Click here to prepare and/or initiate an operating system installation].

The [Select the operating system to be installed] window appears.

Click [Special Hints on Operating System Installation] and read the contents. Important

information such as limitations on disk configuration is described.

8 Click [MS Windows Operating Systems].

The [Microsoft Windows Operating System Installation] window appears.

9 Click the OS to install.

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10 Click [Prepare & initiate an unattended installation of (OS)].

The guided mode for the selected OS starts up.

Start up the wizards to set items in the following procedures.

Exiting the wizard returns the display to the guided mode window.

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Open/create configuration file

RAID wizard

Disk wizard

(connected disks are displayed)

OS installation wizard

Application wizard

Close/save configuration file

Starting OS installation

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3.1.2 Open/create a Configuration File

Open a configuration file. Or create a new file.

1 Click [Start here to create a complete configuration file].

The [Open ServerStart Configuration File] window appears.

 Once a configuration file is opened, another file cannot be opened until you click [Close and

save Configuration File].

2 Select the configuration file and click [Create].

The next wizard starts up automatically.

If the array controller is installed or if the Preconfiguration mode is selected

The RAID Wizard starts up. Go to "3.1.3 RAID Wizard" (pg.59).

If an array controller is not installed

The Disk Wizard starts up. Go to "3.1.4 Disk Wizard" (pg.60).

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3.1.3 RAID Wizard

Configure RAID. In the guided mode, the RAID wizard is displayed only when a RAID card is installed.

 When changing the RAID card, delete the physical pack beforehand. For details on how to delete a

physical pack, refer to "PRIMERGY ServerBooks" supplied with the server, and "Supplement" supplied
with the RAID card.

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1 Click [RAID Wizard: Setting for the RAID system].

The [RAID Configuration] window appears.

Only array controllers already installed are displayed.

The number of hard disk units connected to the array controller is displayed.

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 If you open a configuration file that has been created before, displayed settings may differ from

the previously set values. Be sure to check the settings.

2 Set items and click [leave wizard].

The RAID wizard closes.

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3.1.4 Disk Wizard

Create and format hard disk partitions.

 The disk wizard starts up with the default settings. Be sure to click [MODIFY] to check the settings.

Change them as necessary.

1 Click [Disk Wizard: Hard disk partitioning and formatting].

The [Disk Overview] window appears.

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 When the installation disk has partitions, check [Erase all existing partitions on all displayed

disks].

 When other disks than the installation disk have an active partition, create a partition on the

disks with an active partition and check [Erase all existing partitions on all displayed disks].

2 Add, remove, or modify partitions as necessary.

 Partition size of the FAT file system

When "FAT" is selected in [File system] and a value equal to or more than 4095MB or "Auto-
matic setting" is specified in [Partition size], the size of created partitions will be 4095MB.

 Restrictions of volume label characters

The following limits apply to the volume label length. A volume label longer than the limit may
be used. However, it can cause installation failure. Enter a volume label within the limit.

•FAT: Up to 11 byte characters

•NTFS: Up to 32 byte characters

Add a partition

1. Click [Add].

The [Disk Configuration] window appears.

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2. Set items and click [continue].

The new partition is added to the partition list.

Remove a partition

1. Select the partition to remove and click [REMOVE].

The partition is removed.

Modify the partition configuration

1. Select the partition to modify and click [MODIFY].

The [Disk Configuration] window appears.

2. Change items and click [continue].

The partition is modified.

3 Click [leave wizard] after settings are completed.

The disk wizard closes.

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3.1.5 OS Installation Wizard

Set computer information, user information, and the network protocol.

ServerStart can configure multiple network patterns. When configuring a domain controller, refer to

"Using ServerStart to configure the Network".

 The setting window differs depending on the OS to be installed. The following describes operations on

Windows Server 2003.

1 Click [Windows Server 2003 setup configuration Wizard].

The [Windows Installation] window appears.

2 Enter the password in [Password for Administrator account] and click [Next].

 If the Windows Server 2003 is running, be sure to enter the Administrator's password.

The [Computer Identification] window appears.

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The [Installation Directory and Time Zone] window appears.

4 Set items and click [Next].

The [User Name] window appears.

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The [Network Protocol] window appears.

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The [Software Components] window appears.

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8 Set items and click [Next].

The [Services] window appears.

9 Set items and click [leave wizard].

The OS installation wizard closes.

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1 Click [Application Wizard: Select additional software components].

The application wizard appears.

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click [>>].

Set all applications to be installed on the [Selected applications] list.

3 Click [leave wizard].

The application wizard closes.

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3.1.7 Close/save the Configuration File

When settings in all wizards are completed, save the configuration file.

1 Click [Close and save Configuration File].

The [Save ServerStart Configuration File] window appears.

2 Click [Save As].

The configuration file is saved.

 You can specify any name for the configuration file. However, OS installation is possible only

when it is saved as "SerStartBatch.ini". When installing the OS, make sure to save it as "Ser-
StartBatch.ini" on the ServerStart floppy disk.

3.1.8 Starting OS Installation

Install the OS to the server.

During installation, do not use the mouse or keyboard unless it is necessary for installation operations.

Otherwise, installation may fail.

1 Click [Click here, to Start the Installation of (OS)].

The [ServerStart Unattended Mode] window appears.

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2 Click [Start].

 Clicking [Start now] deletes all disk contents and starts installation. Click [Stop] when you do

not perform installation.

After 10 seconds, installation starts automatically.

• When RAID has been configured, the system restarts.

• If a message prompting you to insert the Service Pack CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM

and click [OK].

This message does not appear when Service Pack is not selected.

• If a message prompting you to insert the ServerView CD-ROM appears, insert the

PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD (Disc 1) and click [OK].

This message does not appear when ServerView will not be installed or the PRIMERGY

Document & Tool CD (Disc 1) has been inserted already.

• If a message prompting you to insert the ServerStart CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM

and click [OK].

3 When a message prompting you to insert the OS CD-ROM appears, insert the

CD-ROM and click [OK].

After files are copied, a message prompting you to insert the ServerStart CD-ROM appears.

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The License Agreement window appears.

5 Click [I agree].

After files are copied, a message prompting you to eject the CD-ROM and floppy disk appears.

6 Eject the CD-ROM and floppy disk and click [OK].

Then the system is restarted.
The system continues the installation operation after restart.

OS GUI setup, LAN utility installation, Service Pack installation, and Active Directory

installation are performed automatically.

7 When a confirmation message to restart appears, click [Restart].

The system restarts and installs high reliability tools automatically.

8 When a message on installation completion appears, press any key.

9 Restart the system.

Click [Start] → [Shutdown]. Select [Restart] and click [OK].

The system restarts.

10 When the system restarts, log on to the server using the Administrator account

for the local computer.

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The server setup and OS installation have been completed.

Refer to "Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation" (

before starting server operations.

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3.2 Preconfiguration Mode

In preconfiguration mode, set and save the information necessary for installation in a
configuration file on a client computer (with a CD-ROM drive and 10MB or more of
free space). Set the saved configuration file on the server for installation.

If ServerStart is not installed in the client computer where the preconfiguration mode is executed, refer

to "2.4 Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer" (pg.48) to install ServerStart. If a

different version of ServerStart has been installed, uninstall it and install the proper version. For details

on how to uninstall ServerStart, refer to "2.4.2 Uninstalling ServerStart" (

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installation wizard may not operate properly. Make sure to uninstall a different version of ServerStart.

3.2.1 Starting Up the Preconfiguration Mode

Start up the preconfiguration mode.

1 Start up ServerStart.

If ServerStart has already been started, it is not necessary to restart it. If it has not, start it up

according to the following procedures:

When the CD has been copied on Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP
Professional

1. Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart].

ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears.

When Windows NT is used, or if the CD has not been copied

1. Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM into the client computer's CD-ROM drive.

ServerStart starts up and the [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears.

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2 Click [FloppyBuilder].

The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears.

3 Click [ServerStart Status Diskette].

A message prompting you to insert the floppy disk appears.

4 Insert the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with the server and click [OK].

 Set the ServerStart floppy disk in the write-enabled state.

Creation of a ServerStart floppy disk starts. When the creation is completed, the "Floppy disk has

been created." message appears.

5 Click [OK].

6 Click [ (HOME)] on the tool bar.

The display returns to the [Welcome to ServerStart] window.

7 Click [Click here to prepare an operating system installation for a PRIMERGY

Server].

The [Prepare the installation of an operating system for PRIMERGY Servers] window appears.

 Before starting installation, click [Cautions for Installation] and read the contents. Important

information such as limitations on disk configuration is described.

8 Click [Creation of a ServerStart Configuration file for the installation of an

Microsoft Windows Operating System].

The [Microsoft Windows Operating System Installation] window appears.

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The [Preparing Installation] window appears.

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3.2.2 Configure Settings in Wizards

Click the wizards to set items in the following procedures. For setting procedures, refer to description on

guided mode wizards ("3.1.2 Open/create a Configuration File" (

pg.67)).

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Exiting a wizard returns the display to the preconfiguration mode window.

Open/create configuration file

RAID wizard

Disk wizard

OS installation wizard

Application wizard

pg.58) to "3.1.6 Application Wizard"

Close/save configuration file

Activate ServerStart in the server

Starting OS installation

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1 Click [Close and save Configuration File].

The [Save ServerStart Configuration File] window appears.

2 Click [Save As].

The [ServerStart Session IP Settings] window appears.

3 Set items when performing remote installation.

4 Click [Set].

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saved as "SerStartBatch.ini". When installing the OS, make sure to save it as "SerStartBatch.ini" on
the ServerStart floppy disk.

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3.2.4 Starting OS Installation

Install the OS to the server using the created configuration file.

During installation, do not use the mouse or keyboard unless it is necessary for installation operations.

Otherwise, installation may fail.

1 Turn on the server and insert the ServerStart CD-ROM immediately.

A message prompting you to insert the ServerStart floppy disk appears.

2 Insert the ServerStart floppy disk containing the created configuration file and

click [OK].

 Set the ServerStart floppy disk in the write-enabled state. If it is write protected, installation will

fail.

The [ServerStart Unattended Mode] window appears.

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3 Click [Start].

Installation starts.

• When RAID has been configured, the system restarts.

• If a message prompting you to insert the Service Pack CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM

and click [OK].

This message does not appear when Service Pack is not selected.

• If a message prompting you to insert the ServerView CD-ROM appears, insert the

PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD (Disc 1) and click [OK]. This message does not appear

when ServerView will not be installed or the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD (Disc 1) has

been inserted already.

• If a message prompting you to insert the ServerStart CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM

and click [OK].

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CD-ROM and click [OK].

After files are copied, a message prompting you to insert the ServerStart CD-ROM appears.

5 Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM and click [OK].

The License Agreement window appears.

6 Click [I agree].

After files are copied, a message prompting you to eject the CD-ROM and floppy disk appears.

7 Eject the CD-ROM and floppy disk and click [OK].

The system restarts. The system continues the installation operation after restart. OS GUI setup,

LAN utility installation, Service Pack installation, and Active Directory installation are

performed automatically.

8 When a confirmation message to restart appears, click [Restart].

The system restarts and installs high reliability tools automatically.

9 When a message on installation completion appears, press any key.

10 Restart the system.

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for the local computer.

The server setup and OS installation have been completed. Refer to "Chapter 5 Operations after OS

Installation" (

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3.3 Expert Mode

In expert mode, start up Disk Manager, format the installation partition, and install the
OS.
Use the expert mode only when you want to perform installation while maintaining the
existing partitions. Use the guided mode for normal installation.

3.3.1 Starting Up the Expert Mode

Start up the expert mode.

1 Turn on the server and insert the ServerStart CD-ROM immediately.

ServerStart starts up and a message appears prompting you to insert the ServerStart floppy disk.

2 Insert the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with the server. Make sure that

"Removable media" and "A:" are selected and click [Create].

The network setting window for remote installation appears.

 Set the ServerStart floppy disk in the write-enabled state.

3 Click [OK].

The [ServerStart FloppyBuilder] window appears.

4 Click [Build a ServerStart Floppy Disk].

Creation of a ServerStart floppy disk starts. When the creation is completed, the "Floppy disk has

been created." message appears.

5 Click [OK].

"Please Select your keyboard" window appears.

6 Select your keyboard language from the drop-down list and click [OK].

The subsequent start procedure may take several minutes. The [Welcome to ServerStart] window

appears.

7 Click [Click here to prepare and/or initiate an operating system installation].

The [Select the operating system to be installed] window appears.

Click [Special Hints on Operating System Installation] and read the contents. Important

information such as limitations on disk configuration is described.

8 Click [MS Windows Operating Systems].

The [Microsoft Windows Operating System Installation] window appears.

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10 Click [Install MS Window Server 2003 interactively (expertise required)].

The expert mode starts.

Start up the configuration tools to set items in the following procedures. Exiting a tool returns to

the display to the expert mode window.

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Start up Disk Manager and format the installation partition.

1 Click [Use Disk Manager to partition and format your disk drives].

Disk Manager starts up.

2 Format the OS installation partition. Select the OS installation partition and click

the [Partition] menu → [Format].

The [Format Partition] window appears.

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 Partitions equal to or larger than 4096MB cannot be FAT formatted.

3 Set items and click [Format].

The partition is formatted.

4 When the formatting is completed, click the [File] menu → [Exit].

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3.3.3 OS Installation Wizard

Set computer information, user information, and the network protocol.

ServerStart can configure multiple network patterns. When configuring a domain controller, refer to

"Using ServerStart to configure the Network".

 The setting window differs depending on the OS to be installed. The following describes operations on

Windows Server 2003.

1 Click [Installation Wizard for MS Windows Server 2003].

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The [Windows Installation] window appears.

3 Enter the password in [Password for Administrator account] and click [Next].

The [Computer Identification] window appears.

4 Set items and click [Next].

The [Installation Directory and Time Zone] window appears.

5 Set items and click [Next].

The [User Name] window appears.

6 Set items and click [Next].

The [Display Settings] window appears.

7 Set items and click [Next].

The [Network Protocol] window appears.

8 Set items and click [Next].

The [Software Components] window appears.

9 Set items and click [Next].

The [Services] window appears.

10 Set items and click [leave wizard].

The display returns to the expert mode window.

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3.3.4 Application Wizard

Specify installation of supplied applications such as high reliability tools.

For details on the application wizard, refer to "3.1.6 Application Wizard" (

3.3.5 Starting OS Installation

Install the OS to the server.

 When the installation partition is not empty, a confirmation message appears. If it does not matter, click

[OK] to continue the installation procedure.

 If an incorrect setting (such as the CD key) is found during installation, an error window will appear.

Enter the correct value in the window to continue the installation procedure. However, corrections
made here are not reflected to the configuration file.

1 Click [Click here, to Start the Installation of (OS)].

A confirmation window asking whether you want to save the current settings appears.

pg.67).

2 Click [Yes].

The following window appears.

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• If a message prompting you to insert the Service Pack CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM

and click [OK].

This message does not appear when Service Pack is not selected.

• If a message prompting you to insert the ServerView CD-ROM appears, insert the

PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD (Disc 1) and click [OK]. This message does not appear

when ServerView will not be installed or the PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD (Disc 1) has

been inserted already.

• If a message prompting you to insert the ServerStart CD-ROM appears, insert the CD-ROM

and click [OK].

4 When a message prompting you to insert the OS CD-ROM appears, insert the

CD-ROM and click [OK].

After files are copied, a message prompting you to insert the ServerStart CD-ROM appears.

5 Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM and click [OK].

The License Agreement window appears.

6 Click [I agree].

After files are copied, a message prompting you to eject the CD-ROM and floppy disk appears.

7 Eject the CD-ROM and floppy disk and click [OK].

Then the system is restarted.
The system continues the installation operation after restart.

OS GUI setup, LAN utility installation, Service Pack installation, and Active Directory

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9 When a message on installation completion appears, press any key.

10 Restart the system.

Click [Start] → [Shutdown]. Select [Restart] and click [OK].

The system restarts.

11 When the system restarts, log on to the server using the Administrator account

for the local computer.

The server setup and OS installation have been completed.

Refer to "Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation" (pg.125) and perform necessary procedures

before starting server operations.

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3.4 Remote Installation

ServerStart supports remote installation.

 Before performing remote installation, be sure to read "Cautions for Remote Installation" in the online

help.

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If a remote resource server is configured, you can install the same resources to multiple servers. This

method is useful in configuring multiple servers.

● Target Server and Remote Resource Server/PXE Server

A server to which resources are installed is called a "target server". A server that stores resources

necessary for remote installation is called a "remote resource server". A server that can start up a target

server through network startup (PXE) is called a "PXE server".

■ Installation Method

Remote installation uses a PXE or a remote resource server.

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● Remote Installation Using a PXE Server

In remote installation using a PXE server, the network startup (PXE) function of the PXE server starts

up the target server and performs installation in preconfiguration mode. This method is used when the

target server does not have a CD-ROM or floppy disk drive.

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- OS

- Service Pack

- Application
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Target server

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Request resources2)

3) Supply resources

In addition to the PXE server, a "remote resource server" that stores remote resources and a "DHCP

server" that performs the DHCP service are required for remote installation using a PXE server. When

you have only one server, store remote resources on the PXE server to install the DHCP service. When

you have multiple servers, select one for performing the DHCP service and another for storing remote

resources.

● Remote Installation Using a Remote Resource Server

In remote installation using a remote resource server, ServerStart starts up on the target server.

Procedures for starting installation are the same as those in normal installation (preconfiguration mode,

guided mode, and expert mode). Once installation started, resources necessary for installation are

provided from the remote resource server. Thus, procedures such as inserting a CR-ROM are not

necessary.

ctive ServerStart

and start installation

1) Request resources

- OS

- Service Pack

- Application
etc.

Target server

Supply resources2)

Remote resource server

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3.4.2 System Requirements for Remote Resource/PXE Servers

Because remote installation is performed via a network, the environment must have at least one
Windows server and a local area network.

In addition, the following environment is required.

■ Remote Resource/PXE Server Requirements

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PXE server Remote resource server

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Windows 2000 Server
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Memory
Modules

Operating
environment

Notes on the PXE server

 Check that no other PXE server exists on the same LAN.
 Servers installed with software with the PXE function such as SystemcastWizard/SystemcastWizard

Professional, Quick Recovery Manager, or the Microsoft RIS function cannot be used as a PXE server.

256MB or more

• DHCP server function (required on the same
network)

• File sharing function (required)

• Display screen size: XGA (1024 by 768
pixels) or more

• File sharing function (required)

■ Checking Server Free Space

Decide a server to use as a remote resource server / PXE server and check it for enough free space for

storing resources.

● Checking the Number of Servers

• When you have only one server, use it as the remote resource server, PXE server, and DHCP service

server. Check it for the required amount of free space.

• When you have multiple servers

• Check if a server performing the DHCP service exists. If not, decide a server for the DHCP

service.

• When there are multiple resources, they can be divided and stored in multiple remote resource

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● Checking Server Free Space

The following table shows the amount of free space required for each installation resource.

table: Free Space Required for Resources

Resource

ServerStart About 650MB

Windows Server 2003 644MB

Windows 2000 Server 472MB

Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 433MB

Calculate the total resource size. Check that the remote resource server / PXE server has enough free

space (free space greater than the space required for the resources). When the amount of free space is

insufficient, you must use more remote resource servers.

Required free

space

3.4.3 Preparation of the PXE Server (When the PXE Server is Used)

When performing remote installation using a PXE server, preparatory procedures, such as installing
ServerStart, are required.

Perform the following procedures to prepare the PXE server.

Starting the DHCP Service

Installing ServerStart

Checking Services

Setting TFTP

Preparation of Resources

■ Starting the DHCP Service

Check that the DHCP service is running on the same network.

If the DHCP service function is not installed, perform the following procedures (for Windows Server

2003) to install the DHCP service.

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2 Click [Add or Remove Windows Components]. Click the [Dynamic Host

Configuration Protocol (DHCP)] service from [Network Services].

The DHCP service is installed.

3 Create and configure a DHCP scope so that the IP address can be distributed.

■ Installing ServerStart

1 Insert the ServerStart CD-ROM into the PXE server.

The [ServerStart Launcher] window appears.

When the [ServerStart Launcher] window does not appear, execute "Launcher.exe" in the CD-

ROM.

2 Confirm that the [Install FSC ServerStart as application] is checked, then click

[OK].

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The [License Agreement] window appears.

4 Select [I accept the license agreement] and click [Next].

The [User Information] window appears.

5 Enter the user information of the software and click [Next].

The [Installation Folder] window appears.

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6 Select the installation folder and click [Next].

To change the installation folder, click [Browse] and select the folder.

The [Select Features] window appears.

Configure [ServerStart - remote installation] so that it will be installed.

Clicking [Disk Cost] displays the following widow where you can check the amount of free

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The [contents tree] window appears.

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[Next].

The [User account for access to the contents tree] window appears.

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9 Specify the user account for the content tree and click [Next].

The [PXE Server] window appears.

10 Select [yes] when the PXE server performs the DHCP service or select [no]

when the DHCP and PXE servers are configured separately. Then click [Next].

The [PXE Server] window appears.

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the LAN controller selection screen, and click [Next].

The [Important hint] window appears.

12 Click [Next].

The [Ready to Install the Application] window appears.

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13 Click [Show Readme file].

The [Readme] window appears. Read the text. When you finish, click [ ] in the upper-right

corner of the window to close the [Readme] window.

14 Click [Next].

The image file is copied.

The image file copying process takes about 10 to 20 minutes.

The installation complete when the installation completion window appears.

15 Click [Start] → [Shutdown]. Select [Restart] and click [OK].

The system restarts.

■ Checking Services

● Checking [PXE Services] and [TFTP Service]

1 Right-click the [My Computer] icon and click [Manage].

2 Select [Services] from [Services and Applications].

On the Services list, check that PXE Services and TFTP Service have been installed and started.

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● Checking the DHCP Service

Perform the following check only when the PXE server performs the DHCP service.

1 On the PXE server, click [Start] → [Programs] → [Administrative Tools] →

[DHCP] to start up the DHCP administrative tool.

2 Click [Server Options] and check that the "060 ClassID" server option is added.

■ Setting TFTP

TFTP is an FTP service function that requires no authentication. In remote installation, the TFTP service
is used to distribute the boot image required for startup.

For the TFTP path, set the appropriate access rights for the Guest account to obtain the image via

network startup (PXE).

1 Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Accessories] → [Windows Explorer] and move to

the TFTP path (the default is C:\Program
Files\FujitsuSiemens\DeploymentService\tftp).

2 Right-click the TFTP folder and click [Properties].

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execute", "View folder contents list", and "Read" access permissions.

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Then, perform "3.4.4 Preparation of Remote Resources" (

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3.4.4 Preparation of Remote Resources

Store resources to be installed on the remote resource server (PXE server) before starting installation.

 For sharing resources, log on to the remote resource/PXE server with the Administrator account.

1 Prepare resources required for installation.

• CD-ROM for the OS to be installed

• Service Pack CD-ROM for the OS to be installed

• ServerStart floppy disk

• PRIMERGY Document & Tool CD (Disc 1) (for installing ServerView)

•Others

2 Create a shared folder for storing resources.

Create a shared folder for each CD prepared in Step 1.

E.g.:E:\W2K3Sv for Windows Server 2003

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Using Windows Explorer, copy the CD-ROM for the resource to the shared folder.

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3.4.5 Starting Remote Installation Using a PXE Server

Perform remote installation using a PXE server in the following procedures.

Checking the Network Startup (PXE) Setting

Checking the MAC Address

Creating a Configuration File

(Setting of remote installation)

Starting remote Installation

■ Checking the Network Startup (PXE) Setting

Remote installation using a PXE server is performed via the onboard LAN. Enable the network startup
(PXE) of the target server.

For more details on network startup, refer to "2.1.2 Hardware Settings" (

pg.41).

■ Checking the MAC Address of the Onboard LAN

In remote installation, target servers are identified according to the MAC address. MAC addresses are

unique information to LAN cards. Check it for each target server. Check and write down the MAC

address of the onboard LAN on each target server. For details on how to check the MAC address of an

onboard LAN, refer to "2.1.2 Hardware Settings" (

pg.41).

■ Creating a Configuration File

You can create a configuration file on a client computer before starting installation. For the procedure,

refer to "3.2.1 Starting Up the Preconfiguration Mode" (

Wizards" (

When creating a configuration file on the PXE server, start installation.

 Specify the shared name prepared instead of the local CD-ROM as installation information.

pg.74).

pg.71) and "3.2.2 Configure Settings in

■ Starting Installation

1 On the PXE server, start up ServerStart.

If ServerStart has already been started, you do not have to restart it.

If it is not started, click [Start]

The [Welcome to ServerStart] window appears.

→ [Programs] → [Fujitsu ServerStart] → [ServerStart].

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2 Click [Click here to prepare an operating system installation for a PRIMERGY

Server].

The [Prepare the installation of an operating system for PRIMERGY Servers] window appears.

3 Click [Creation of a ServerStart Configuration file for the installation of an

Microsoft Windows Operating System].

The [Microsoft Windows Operating System Installation] window appears.

4 Click the OS to install.

The [Preparing the Installation] window appears.

If a configuration file has already been created, go to Step 6.

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Refer to "3.2.2 Configure Settings in Wizards" (pg.74). Set items in wizards and save the
configuration file.

Exiting a wizard returns to the preconfiguration mode window.

6 Click [Click have to initiate the Remote Installation Process].

The [Configure Remote Installation Target Server] window appears.

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7 Configure remote installation.

1. Enter the "MAC address of the target system".

2. Select the "PRIMERGY model type".

3. Specify the "Configuration file" containing the installation settings.

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Installation starts. All disk contents on the target server are deleted.
The [ServerStart Boot Manager] window appears.

Check that the status is "Waiting for client".

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9 Turn on the target server.

It is started up via the network (PXE) and installation starts.

When the resources have been copied, the "Preparation for automatic OS installation has

completed." message appears.

Subsequent installation is performed automatically.

When the installation is completed, an installation completion message appears on the target

server.

10 Press any key on the target server.

11 Restart the system on the target server.

The server setup and OS installation have been completed.

Refer to "Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation" (

before starting server operations.

pg.125) and perform necessary procedures

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3.4.6 Starting Remote Installation Using a Remote Resource Server

In remote installation using a remote resource server, installation is performed using shared resources on
the remote resource server.

Perform "3.4.4 Preparation of Remote Resources" (

■ Configuring a Remote Floppy

A remote floppy is a shared folder for storing and using a configuration file on the network, instead of

loading it from the ServerStart floppy disk. When the server does not have a floppy disk drive and

installation is performed in guided mode or expert mode, use a remote floppy.

1 Create a new folder in the shared folder on the remote resource server.

E.g.: C:\export\ServerStart\Floppy

2 Create a "ServerStart Floppy Disk" tag file for the ServerStart floppy disk. Start

up Command Prompt and enter the following command.

C:\>copy nul C:\export\ServerStart\Floppy\"ServerStart Floppy Disk"

pg.95) before starting installation.

 If you wish to use the remote OS installation with the remote installation floppy disk, you need to install

512MB or more memory on the target server.

■ Checking Remote Resources

Check that the remote resource server is shared properly.

1 Start up "Command Prompt" on the remote resource server. Enter the following

and press the [Enter] key.

prompt:>net share

Check that the created shared folder is displayed properly.

For the net command, refer to Windows Help.

■ Starting Installation

Start installation from the target server.

● In Guided Mode / Expert Mode

1 Turn on the server and insert the ServerStart CD-ROM immediately.

ServerStart starts up and a message appears prompting you to insert the ServerStart floppy disk.

2 Create a ServerStart floppy disk.

When the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with the server is used

1. Insert the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with the server. Make sure that
"Removable media" and "A:" are selected and click [Create].

The network startup setting window for remote installation appears.

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