Fujitsu RX2520 M4 User Manual

Operating Manual - English

FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY RX2520 M4

Operating manual

October 2017

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Before reading this manual

For your safety

This manual contains important information for safely and correctly using this
product.

Carefully read the manual before using this product. Pay particular attention to
the accompanying manual "Safety Notes and Regulations" and ensure these
safety notes are understood before using the product. Keep this manual and the
manual "Safety Notes and Regulations" in a safe place for easy reference while
using this product.

Radio interference

This product is a "Class A" ITE (Information Technology Equipment). In a
domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case
the user may be required to take appropriate measures. VCCI-A

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors

The aluminum electrolytic capacitors used in the product's printed circuit board
assemblies and in the mouse and keyboard are limited-life components. Use of
these components beyond their operating life may result in electrolyte leakage
or depletion, potentially causing emission of foul odor or smoke.

As a guideline, in a normal office environment (25°C) operating life is not
expected to be reached within the maintenance support period (5 years).
However, operating life may be reached more quickly if, for example, the
product is used in a hot environment. The customer shall bear the cost of
replacing replaceable components which have exceeded their operating life.
Note that these are only guidelines, and do not constitute a guarantee of
trouble-free operation during the maintenance support period.

High safety use

This product has been designed and manufactured to be used in commercial
and/or industrial areas as a server.

When used as visual display workplace, it must not be placed in the direct field
of view to avoid incommoding reflections (applies only to TX server systems).

The device has not been designed or manufactured for uses which demand an
extremely high level of safety and carry a direct and serious risk of life or body
if such safety cannot be assured.

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These uses include control of nuclear reactions in nuclear power plants,
automatic airplane flight control, air traffic control, traffic control in mass
transport systems, medical devices for life support, and missile guidance
control in weapons systems (hereafter, "high safety use"). Customers should
not use this product for high safety use unless measures are in place for
ensuring the level of safety demanded of such use. Please consult the sales
staff of Fujitsu if intending to use this product for high safety use.

Measures against momentary voltage drop

This product may be affected by a momentary voltage drop in the power supply
caused by lightning. To prevent a momentary voltage drop, use of an AC
uninterruptible power supply is recommended.

(This notice follows the guidelines of Voltage Dip Immunity of Personal
Computer issued by JEITA, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association.)

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the above law.

Harmonic Current Standards

This product conforms to harmonic current standard JIS C 61000-3-2.

Only for Japan:
About SATA HDDs

The SATA version of this server supports HDDs with SATA / BC-SATA storage
interfaces. Please note that the usage and operation conditions differ
depending on the type of HDD used.

Please refer to the following internet address for further information on the
usage and operation conditions of each available type of HDD:

http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/harddisk/

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Contents

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.1 Concept and target groups for this manual . . . . . . . . . 10

1.2 Documentation overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.3 Notational conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2 Functional overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.2 Server specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3 Installation steps, overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4 Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

4.1 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

4.2 ENERGY STAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

4.3 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

4.4 FCC Class A Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

4.5 Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

5 Hardware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

5.1 Unpacking the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

5.2 Installing/removing the server in/from the rack . . . . . . . 51

5.3 Connecting devices to the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

5.4 Connecting the server to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

5.4.1 Using the cable clamp (AC PSU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

5.5 Notes on connecting/disconnecting cables . . . . . . . . . 61

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6 Starting up and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

6.1 Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

6.1.1 Server front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

6.1.1.1 Controls on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

6.1.1.2 Indicators on the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

6.1.1.3 Indicators on the accessible drives / components . . . . . . . 68

6.1.1.4 Indicators on the HDD/SSD modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

6.1.2 Server rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

6.1.2.1 Indicators on the I/O panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

6.1.2.2 Indicators on the PSU (slide-in unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

6.1.3 Indicators of the system fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

6.2 ID card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

6.3 Switching the server on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

6.4 Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

6.4.1 Configuring the onboard SATA controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

6.4.2 Configuring the SAS/SATA RAID controller . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

6.4.3 Configuring the server and installing the operating system with the

ServerView Installation Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

6.4.4 Configuring the server and installing the operating system without the

ServerView Installation Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

6.5 Cleaning the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

7 Property and data protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

7.1 BIOS Setup security functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

8 Troubleshooting and tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

8.1 Power-on indicator remains unlit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

8.2 Server switches itself off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

8.3 Screen remains blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

8.4 Flickering stripes on monitor screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

8.5 No screen display or display drifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

8.6 Incorrect date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

8.7 System will not boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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8.8 HDD error messages at system boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

8.9 Added drive reported as defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

8.10 Error message on screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

8.11 Expansion cards or onboard devices not recognized . . . . 91

8.12 Temperature warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

8.13 No effect of keyboard or mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

8.14 ODD cannot read data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

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Contents

Operating Manual RX2520 M4

1 Introduction

The FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY RX2520 M4 sets the standard for next­generation 2U dual-socket rack servers. With best-in-class energy efficiency,
serviceability, customer-inspired design and unmatched performance, the
RX2520 M4 is ideal for today’s demanding data centers. The modular design of
the server offers excellent expandability with 12 memory slots, 6 PCIe Gen 3
expansion cards, and two PSUs with up to 96% efficiency.

The modular power supplies are common units for the PRIMERGY mono- and
dual-socket servers allowing to “right-size” the energy demands for specific
requirements. In line with the Fujitsu Advanced Thermal Design (ATD) they
provide highest level of power efficiency in the IT industry.

With the possible usage of up to 24 HDDs the system is ideally suited for
serverized storage topics in order to build distributed storage architectures
across multiple servers. Moreover, the RX2520 M4 delivers a great
expandability, by supporting up to 384 GB of main memory and is future-proof
with M.2 device support and the latest iRMC S5 for server management of the
next generation.

®

The use of the latest Intel
technology offers increased application performance, improved security and
efficiency to be able to cope with data growth. User-inspired design features
such as quick release levers for tool less fixing in a rack as well as cable
management solutions for tool less mounting to rails improve serviceability.

Xeon® P-family along with new DDR4 memory

The combination of increased processing power and memory capacity as well
as enhanced management options turns the PRIMERGY RX2520 M4 into the
ideal platform for running traditional databases, enterprise applications as well
as collaboration and messaging workloads. Plus, it substantially simplifies
carrying out infrastructure-related tasks like server virtualization and
consolidation.

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1.1 Concept and target groups for this manual

This operating manual describes how to install, set up and operate your server.

This operating manual is intended for those responsible for installing the
hardware and ensuring that the system runs smoothly. It contains all the
information you need to put your PRIMERGY RX2520 M4 into operation.

To understand the various expansion options, you will need to be familiar with
the fields of hardware and data transmission and you will require a basic
knowledge of the underlying operating system.

1.2 Documentation overview

More information on your PRIMERGY RX2520 M4 can be found in the following
documents:

– "Quick Start Hardware - FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY RX2520 M4"

– "ServerView Quick Start Guide"

– "Safety Notes and Regulations" manual

" 安全上のご注意 " for Japan

– "Warranty" manual

" 保証書 " for Japan

– "ServerView Suite Local Service Concept - LSC" manual

– "Returning used devices" manual and "Service Desk" leaflet

" サポート＆サービス " for Japan

– "FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY RX2520 M4 Upgrade and Maintenance

Manual"

– "D3386 BIOS Setup Utility for FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY RX2520 M4

Reference Manual"

– "Integrated RAID for SAS User Guide"

– "LSI MegaRAID - SAS Software User Guide"

– "Modular RAID Controller / Modular SAS HBA Installation Guide"

– "iRMC S5 – Concepts and Interfaces" user guide

– "iRMC S5 – Configuration and Maintenance" user guide

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– "iRMC S5 – Web Interface" user guide

I All documentation on PRIMERGY hardware and ServerView software is

available online from the Fujitsu manuals server at:

http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com

For Japan:

http://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/primergy/manual/

The complete PRIMERGY documentation set can also be downloaded
as a DVD ISO image at:

ftp://ftp.ts.fujitsu.com/images/serverview/manuals

For Japan:

http://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/primergy/downloads/

Further sources of information:

– ServerView Suite Glossary
– Manual for the monitor
– Documentation for the boards and drives
– Operating system documentation
– Information files in your operating system

1.3 Notational conventions

The following notational conventions are used in this manual:

Text in italics indicates commands or menu items.

"Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters and terms that are being

emphasized.

Ê describes activities that must be performed in the order

shown.

V CAUTION! pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol.

Failure to observe this warning may endanger your life,
destroy the system or lead to the loss of data.

I indicates additional information, notes and tips.

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2 Functional overview

This section provides information on the features and technical data of the
PRIMERGY RX2520 M4 server. For information on key characteristics and
layout of the system board, see the "FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY RX2520 M4
Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual".

2.1 Features

Intel® Xeon® P-family CPUs

The server can be equipped with up to two Intel
Bronze).

Customer Self Service (CSS)

The PRIMERGY Customer Self Service (CSS) concept enables you to identify
and replace the affected component yourself in the case of certain error
scenarios.

In the CSS concept, you can replace the following components yourself in the
event of an error:

– Hot-plug HDD/SSD modules

– Hot-plug PSUs

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Xeon® CPUs (Gold, Silver,

– Memory modules (not allowed for Japan)

– System fans

– Expansion cards (not allowed for Japan)

For information on replacing these components, see the "FUJITSU Server
PRIMERGY RX2520 M4 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual".

CSS indicators on the control panel and on the rear of the PRIMERGY server
provide you with information if a CSS event arises.

In addition, CSS errors are displayed in the ServerView Operations Manager,
the server management software from Fujitsu.

In the event of errors, the ServerView Operations Manager refers you directly
to the affected component and its order information in the Illustrated Spares
catalog of the server in question. (This feature is not available for Japan.)

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I Further information on the CSS concept is provided in the "PRIMERGY

ServerView Suite Local Service Concept - LSC" manual on the Fujitsu
manuals server.

For the latest information on optional products provided for the
RX2520 M4 see the configurator of the server:

http://ts.fujitsu.com/products/standard_servers/index.html

For Japan:

http://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/primergy/

System board

The features of the system board are described in the "FUJITSU Server
PRIMERGY RX2520 M4 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual", the setup
possibilities are described in the "D3386 BIOS Setup Utility for FUJITSU Server
PRIMERGY RX2520 M4 Reference Manual".

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for safer storage of keys can be implemented
as an option. This module enables programs from third party manufacturers to
store key information (e.g. drive encryption using Windows Bitlocker Drive
Encryption).

The TPM is activated via the BIOS system (for more information, refer to the
“D3386 BIOS Setup Utility for FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY RX2520 M4
Reference Manual").

V CAUTION!

– When using the TPM, note the program descriptions provided by the

third party manufacturers.

– You must also create a backup of the TPM content. To do this, follow

the third party manufacturer's instructions. Without this backup, if the
TPM or the system board is faulty you will not be able to access your
data.

– If a failure occurs, please inform your service about the TPM

activation before it takes any action, and be prepared to provide them
with your backup copies of the TPM content.

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Functional overview

Slots for expansion cards

The server can be flexibly expanded via six low profile PCIe Gen3 low profile
adapters (3 PCIe x8, 3 PCIe x16).

HDDs/SSDs - 3.5-inch

The server is available in the following drive configurations:

● 4x 3.5-inch version:

– Up to four SATA HDDs connected to SATA 1-4 onboard. Two slots for an

optional 3.5-inch ODD.

– Up to four SAS HDDs connected to SAS RAID controller. Two slots for

an optional 3.5-inch ODD.

● 8x 3.5-inch version:

– Up to eight SATA HDDs connected to SATA 1-4 and SATA 7-10 onboard.

Two slots for an optional 3.5-inch ODD.

– Up to eight SAS HDDs connected to SAS RAID controller. Two slots for

an optional 3.5-inch ODD.

● 12x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDDs connected to SAS RAID controller:

up to twelve HDD modules, each with a 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD with a
maximum height of 1 inch.

The HDD modules are connected to the SAS/SATA backplane without cables.
This allows HDD modules to be simply plugged in or pulled out (for further
details see the "FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY RX2520 M4 Server Upgrade and
Maintenance Manual").

If the server has a RAID configuration, the HDD modules can be exchanged
during operation (hot-swap).

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HDDs/SSDs - 2.5-inch

The server is available in the following drive configurations:

● 8x 2.5-inch version:

– Up to eight SATA HDDs connected to SATA 1-4 and SATA 7-10 onboard.

One 5.25-inch bay for an optional ODD and/or LTO or RDX drive.

– Up to eight SAS HDDs connected to SAS RAID controller. One 5.25-inch

bay for an optional ODD and/or LTO or RDX drive.

For LTO drive an additional SAS controller must be installed because
onboard SAS is no more supported.

● 16x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDDs connected to SAS RAID controller:

up to sixteen HDD modules, each with a 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD with a
maximum height of 1 inch. One 5.25-inch bay for an optional LTO or RDX
drive.

To support 16 HDDs you need either the new SAS expander board or a
second RAID controller.

● 24x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDDs connected to SAS RAID controller:

up to twenty-four HDD modules, each with a 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD with
a maximum height of 1 inch. The option of ODD, LTO or RDX drive is not
available.

To support 24 HDDs you need the new SAS expander board.

The HDD modules are connected to the SAS/SATA backplane without cables.
This allows HDD modules to be simply plugged in or pulled out (for further
details see the "FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY RX2520 M4 Server Upgrade and
Maintenance Manual").

If the server has a RAID configuration, the HDD modules can be exchanged
during operation (hot-swap).

Onboard SATA controller

A SATA controller is integrated on the system board; up to eight SATA HDDs
can be connected to the controller. The LSI Embedded MegaRAID software
(Software RAID) supports RAID levels 0, 1 and 10.

For more information on configuring the controller, see section "Configuring the

onboard SATA controller" on page 80.

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SAS/SATA RAID controller

The server is available with the following SAS/SATA RAID controllers for
operating the internal SAS/SATA HDDs:

– Modular Host Bus Adapter with "Integrated RAID" (IR). RAID levels 0 and 1

are supported for internal HDD configurations.

– Modular RAID 0/1 controller with "MegaRAID functionality" (integrated

MegaRAID).

RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5 and 50 are supported for internal HDD configurations.

– Modular RAID 5/6 controller with "MegaRAID functionality" (MegaRAID).

RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6 and 60 are supported for internal HDD
configurations. As an option, a flash backup unit (FBU) can save the
memory content even if the power fails. Cache memory size of 1 GB or 2 GB
is available.

I For more information on configuring the controller, see section

"Configuring the SAS/SATA RAID controller" on page 81.

Further information on SAS/SATA RAID controllers is provided in the
"Modular RAID Controller Installation Guide" (on the Fujitsu manuals
server under x86 Servers - Expansion Cards - Storage Adapters - LSI SAS /
SCSI RAID Controllers).

Further information on other SAS/SATA RAID controllers (e.g. for
operating external SAS/SATA HDDs or tape drives) is available on the
Fujitsu manuals server under x86 Servers - Expansion Cards - Storage
Adapters - LSI SAS / SCSI RAID Controllers.

Accessible drives / components

For configurations with 4 *3.5-inch and 8*3.5-inch HDD modules, a 3.5-inch
slimline bay for an ODD is configurable.

For configurations with 8*2.5-inch and 16*2.5-inch HDD modules, a 5.25-inch
bay for an ODD, LTO or RDX drive is configurable.

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USB connectors

Depending on the operation panel installed, the system has one USB 2.0 or two
USB 3.0 connectors at the front, to support activities carried out by a service
technician. The maximum length of the external cable is two meters for the USB
connectors on the front. At the rear there are four USB 3.0 connectors.

Power supply unit (PSU)

The server can be equipped with:

– with up to two AC PSUs

In its basic configuration the server has one PSU that adjusts automatically
to any mains voltage in the range of 100 V - 240 V (PSU Platinum, 450 / 800
W) or 200 - 240 V (PSU Titanium, 800 W). Besides the PSU, a second PSU
can be installed optionally to serve as a redundant power supply. If one PSU
fails, the second PSU in the redundant configuration ensures operation can
continue uninterrupted and the defective PSU can be replaced during
operation (hot-plug).

– with one AC PSU

Advanced Thermal Design

The Advanced Thermal Design option allows you to operate the system with a
wider temperature range either of 5 °C to 40 °C or 5 °C to 45 °C, depending on
your system and configuration.

V CAUTION

In a system that is configured with Advanced Thermal Design, only
certain components which support the respectively increased higher
operating temperature range may be installed and used. For applicable
restrictions, please refer to the official configurator tool.

High level of availability and data security

When memory data is accessed, 1-bit errors are identified in the main memory
and automatically corrected with the error correcting code (ECC) method.

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This option can only be ordered from the
manufacturer and is indicated by the respective
logo on the identification rating plate.

Functional overview

ASR&R (Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart) restarts the system in
the event of an error and automatically "hides" the defective system
components.

The PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analysis) technology from Fujitsu analyzes
and monitors all components that are critical for system reliability.

A RAID controller supports different RAID levels and increase the availability
and data security of the system.

The hot-plug HDD modules provide additional availability.

iRMC S5 with integrated management LAN connector

The iRMC S5 (integrated Remote Management Controller) resides on the
system board with integrated management LAN connector and expanded
functionality. The iRMC S5 enables complete control of PRIMERGY servers,
regardless of system status, and thus particularly the control of PRIMERGY
servers that are in the "out-of-band" system status.

Major functions supported by the iRMC S5 include the following:

● Browser access via iRMC S5´s own Web server

● Secure communication (SSH, SSL)

● Power Management for the managed server (depending on its system

status)

● Power Consumption Management

● Connecting virtual drives as remote storage

● Text-based and graphic console bypass (Advanced Video Redirection)

● Remote Storage

● Command Line Interface (CLI)

● Simple, interactive or script-based iRMC S5 configuration

● Customer Self Service (CSS)

● iRMC S5´s own user management

● Multi-computer, global iRMC S5 user administration using an LDAP

Directory Service

● Automatic network configuration via DNS / DHCP

● Power supply of the iRMC S5 via the system standby supply

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● Full-coverage alarm management

● System Event Log (SEL) reading and processing

● IPMI support

● CIM / WS-MAN support

● Internal Event Log for user login / logout auditing

More information about the iRMC S5 can be found in the "iRMC S5 - integrated
Remote Management Controller" user guide (on the Fujitsu manuals server
under x86 Servers - Software - ServerView Suite - Out-Of-Band Management).

Server management

Server management is implemented using the ServerView Operations Manager
supplied and the PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analysis) technology from
Fujitsu. PDA reports the threat of a system error or overload at an early stage,
allowing preventive measures to be taken.

The ServerView Operations Manager enables the management of all
PRIMERGY servers in the network via a central console. The ServerView
Operations Manager supports the following functions:

● Round-the-clock monitoring, regardless of server status

● High-performance, graphical console bypass (AVR) protected by

HTTPS/SSL (128 bit)

● Remote storage via USB

● Remote power on

● Intrusion detection in the floorstand model

● Temperature monitoring of the CPU and the surrounding area

● Detailed status and error reports for CPUs and main memory

● Watchdog timer for Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart (ASR&R)

in the event that memory modules or CPUs fail

● Power monitoring

● End-of-life monitoring of fans with prompt notification before failure

● Watchdog timer for monitoring the operating system with ASR&R

Further information on the ServerView Operations Manager is provided in the
associated documentation.

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Functional overview

ServerView Installation Manager

You can configure the PRIMERGY server quickly and precisely with the
ServerView Installation Manager software provided. User-guided menus are
available for installing the server operating system (for further details see
section "Configuring the server" on page 80).

Service and support

PRIMERGY servers are easy to maintain and modular, thus enabling quick and
simple maintenance.

The handles and locks (touch points) used to exchange components are
colored green to ensure simple and immediate recognition.

In order to prevent the components from being damaged by incorrect handling
when they are being installed and removed, the areas of all components that
can be touched without damaging them are also marked green.

PRIMERGY diagnostic LEDs fitted on the system board indicate which
component (memory module, CPU, fan or expansion card) is not functioning
properly.

The Flash EPROM program supplied with the Fujitsu utilities supports a fast
BIOS update.

With the iRMC (integrated Remote Management Controller) on the system
board, the PRIMERGY RX2520 M4 server can also be maintained and serviced
remotely. This enables remote diagnosis for system analysis, remote
configuration and remote restart should the operating system or hardware fail.

ServerView Remote Management

ServerView Remote Management is the remote management solution from
Fujitsu for PRIMERGY servers. ServerView Remote Management and the
relevant hardware components integrated on the system board allow remote
monitoring and maintenance as well as fast restoration of operation in the event
of errors.

Remote monitoring and maintenance avoids time-consuming and costly on-site
repairs and reduces service costs. This leads to a reduction in the total cost of
ownership and an excellent return on investment for the remote management
solution.

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Functional overview

The administrator can access all system information and information from the
sensors such as fan speeds or voltages via the iRMC S5's Web interface (see
section "iRMC S5 with integrated management LAN connector" on page 19).
You can also start the text-based or graphic console bypass (Advanced Video
Redirection, AVR) and connect virtual drives as remote storage.

I More information about the iRMC S5 can be found in the "iRMC S5 –

Integrated Remote Management Controller" user guide (on the Fujitsu
manuals server under x86 Servers - Software - ServerView Suite - Out-Of-
Band Management).

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Functional overview

2.2 Server specification

This section explains the specifications for the server. The specifications for this
server are liable to be updated without any notice. Please be forewarned.

System Board

System board type D3386

Chipset Intel

CPU

®

C620 series

CPU quantity and type 1 or 2 Intel

®

Xeon® CPUs (Gold, Silver, Bronze)

Memory Modules Configuration

Memory slots 12 (6 DIMMs per CPU, 6 channels with 1 slots per

channel)

Memory slot type DIMM (DDR4)

Memory capacity

8 GB - 384 GB

(min. - max.)

Memory protection Advanced ECC; Memory Scrubbing; SDDC; Rank

sparing memory support; Memory Mirroring support

Memory notes Memory modules with 8, 16, or 32 GB and 2666 MHz

are available.

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Interfaces

USB connectors USB 3.0 connectors: 7 (2x front, 4x rear, 1x internal)

USB connectors (12 x 3.5 inch / 24 x 2.5 inch
variant)

USB 2.0 connectors: 1 (1 x on front panel QRL)

USB 3.0 connectors: 5 (4 x rear, 1 x internal)

Graphics (15-pin) 1 x VGA (rear)

Serial 1 x serial RS-232C (optional), usable for iRMC or

system or shared

LAN / Ethernet OCP option: no option

Management LAN
(RJ45)

1 x dedicated management LAN port for iRMC S5
(10/100/1000 Mbit/s). Management LAN traffic can
be switched to shared onboard converged network
adapter.

Onboard or integrated controllers

RAID controller Modular Host Bus Adapter with "Integrated RAID"

(IR). RAID levels 0 and 1 are supported for internal
HDD configurations.

SATA controller Intel

®

C620, 1 x SATA channel for ODD

LAN Controller 2x 1 GBit/s (RJ45) Ethernet

PXE-Boot via LAN from PXE server, iSCSI boot (also
diskless).

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Remote Management
Controller

Integrated Remote Management Controller
(iRMC S5), 256 MB DDR3-800 SRAM for video,
IPMI 2.0 compatible

Trusted Platform
Module (TPM)

Infineon / separate module; TCG V1.2 and TCG V2.0
compliant (option)

RAID controllers (expansion cards)

RAID controllers Modular RAID 0/1 controller with "MegaRAID

functionality" (integrated MegaRAID).
RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5 and 50 are supported for
internal HDD configurations.

Modular RAID 5/6 controller with "MegaRAID
functionality" (integrated MegaRAID).
RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6 and 60 are supported for
internal HDD configurations. As an option, a flash
backup unit (FBU) can save the memory content even
if the power fails. Cache memory size of up to 8GB are
available.

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Functional overview

Slots

PCI-Express - Gen3 x16 3 x low profile

PCI-Express - Gen3 x8 3 x low profile

Slot notes CPU1 supports three slots PCIe Gen3 x8 and

one slot PCIe Gen3 x16.

One PCIe Gen3 x8 slot can be occupied with a
Modular RAID controller.

CPU2 supports two slots PCIe Gen3 x16.

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Drive bays

HDD bay configuration 4x 3.5-inch, 8x3.5-inch, 12x 3.5-inch for SAS/SATA

8x 2.5-inch, 16x2.5-inch, 24x 2.5-inch for SAS/SATA

Accessible drive bays 1 x 5.25/0.5-inch for ODD drive

Notes accessible drives all possible options described in relevant system

configurator

Operating Panel

Operating buttons On/Off button

ID button

Reset button

NMI button

Status LEDs Global Error indicator (orange)

ID indicator (blue)

HDD/SSD activity indicator (green)

Power-on indicator (green)

AC connected indicator (green)

CSS indicator (orange)

Status LED at system
rear side

Global error / CSS / ID indicator (orange / orange /
blue)

LAN connection indicator (green)

LAN speed indicator (green/yellow)

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Functional overview

Dimensions / Weight

Rack (W x D x H) 482.6 mm (bezel) / 444.1 mm (chassis outer

dimension) / 430.8 mm (chassis) x 750 mm (outer
dimension) x 86.6 mm

Mounting depth rack 725.6 mm

Height unit rack 2 U

19" rackmount Yes

Mounting cable
depth rack

Weight 28 kg

Weight notes actual weight may vary depending on configuration

Rack mounting kit rack mounting kit as option

Ambient conditions

100. mm (1000 mm rack recommended)

Environment class 3K2
Environment class 2K2

Temperature:

Operation (3K2) 10°C ... 35°C

Transport (2K2) - 25°C ... 60°C

Humidity 10% ... 85% (non condensing)

Condensation during operation must be avoided!

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EN 60721 / IEC 721 Part 3-3
EN 60721 / IEC 721 Part 3-2

Functional overview

Noise level (depending on the configuration)

The acoustic noise values are depending on the system configuration.

Standard configuration

Sound power level
L

(ISO 9296)

WAd

Sound pressure level at adjacent workstation
L

(ISO 9296)

pAm

< 5.2 B (idle)
< 5.3 B (operation)

< 34 dB(A) (idle)
< 35 dB(A) (operation)

Electrical data: 450 W Platinum

Rated voltage range 100 V - 240 V

Frequency 47 Hz / 63 Hz

Max. rated current 5.6 A - 2.7 A

Electrical data: 800 W Platinum

Rated voltage range 100 V - 240 V

Frequency 47 Hz / 63 Hz

Max. rated current 9.2 A - 4.5 A

Electrical data: 800 W Titanium

Rated voltage range 200 V - 240 V

Frequency 47 Hz / 63 Hz

Max. rated current 4.5 A

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Compliance with standards

Product safety and ergonomics

International IEC 60950-1 2ed; am1 + am2

Europe

Safety EN 60950-1 2ed; A1 + A2 + A11 + A12

EN 62479

Ergonomics ISO 9241-3

EN 29241-3
EK1-ITB2000:20xx

USA / Canada CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 2ed; am1 + am2

UL 60950-1 2ed; am1 + am 2

Australia / New Zealand AS/NZS 60950-1

Taiwan CNS 14336-1

China GB 4943.1

India IS 13252-1

Electromagnetic compatibility

International CISPR 22 + CISPR 24 + CISPR 32

Europe EN 55032 Class A

EN 55024
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
ETSI EN 300386 (on demand)

USA / Canada FCC 47CFR part 15 Class A / ICES-003

Australia / New Zealand

AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A
AS/NZS CISPR32 Class A

Taiwan CNS 13438 Class A

China GB 9245 / GB 17625.1

Japan VCCI Class A / JEITA

Korea KN 32 / KN 35

RoHS Compliance EU
RoHS Compliance Taiwan

EN 50581
CNS 15336

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V CAUTION!

This device meets the requirements of Class A CISPR 22/32. This device
can cause radio interference in residential areas.

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3 Installation steps, overview

This chapter contains an overview of the steps necessary to install your server.
Links take you to sections where you can find more detailed information about
the respective steps:

Ê First of all, carefully read the safety instructions in "Important information" on

page 35 and following.

Ê Transport the server to the place where you want to set it up.

Ê Unpack all parts, check the contents of the package for visible transport

damage and check whether the items delivered correspond to the details on
the delivery note (see "Unpacking the server" on page 50).

Ê Make sure that you have all necessary manuals (see "Documentation

overview" on page 10); print out the PDF files if required.

Ê Components that have been ordered additionally may be delivered loose

with the server. For mounting refer to the original component documentation.

Ê Mount the server into the rack (see "Installing/removing the server in/from

the rack" on page 51).

Ê Wire the server. To do this, refer to sections "Connecting devices to the

server" on page 53 and "Notes on connecting/disconnecting cables" on
page 61.

Ê Connect the server to the mains (see "Connecting the server to the mains"

on page 59).

Ê Familiarize yourself with the controls and indicators on the front and rear of

the server (see section "Controls and indicators" on page 63).

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Installation steps, overview

Ê Configure the server and install the desired operating system and

applications. The following options are available:

– Remote installation with the ServerView Installation Manager:

With the ServerView Suite DVD provided, you can configure the server
and install the operating system in a convenient manner.

Details on how to operate the ServerView Installation Manager, as well
as some additional information, are included in the "ServerView Suite
Installation Manager" user’s guide (on the Fujitsu manuals server under

x86 Servers - Software - ServerView Suite - Server Installation and
Deployment).

Configuration information can also be found in section "Configuring the

server and installing the operating system with the ServerView
Installation Manager" on page 82.

– Local configuration and installation with or without the ServerView

Installation Manager (see section "Configuring the server and installing

the operating system with the ServerView Installation Manager" on
page 82 or section "Configuring the server and installing the operating
system without the ServerView Installation Manager" on page 83).

I You will find more information on installing the server remotely or

locally in the "ServerView Suite Installation Manager" user’s guide
(on the Fujitsu manuals server under x86 Servers - Software -
ServerView Suite - Server Installation and Deployment).

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4 Important information

In this chapter you will find essential information regarding safety when working
on your server.

I Depending on your server or the installed options some information is not

valid for your server.

V CAUTION!

Before installing and starting up a server, please observe the safety
instructions listed in the following section. This will help you to avoid
making serious errors that could impair your health, damage the server
and endanger the data base.

4.1 Safety instructions

I The following safety instructions are also provided in the manual "Safety

Notes and Regulations" or " 安全上のご注意 ".

This server meets the relevant safety regulations for IT equipment. If you have
any questions about whether you can install the server in the intended
environment, please contact your sales outlet or our customer service team.

● The actions described in this manual shall be performed by technical

specialists. A technical specialist is a person who is trained to install the
server including hardware and software.

● Repairs to the server that do not relate to CSS failures shall be performed

by service personnel. Please note that unauthorized interference with the
server will void the warranty and exempt the manufacturer from all liability.

● Any failure to observe the guidelines in this manual, and any improper

repairs could expose the user to risks (electric shock, energy hazards, fire
hazards) or damage the equipment.

● Only valid for non hot-plug components

Before installing/removing internal components to/from the server, turn off
the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices. Also
unplug all power cords from the power outlet. Failure to do so can cause
electric shock or damage.

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Important information

Before starting up

● During installation and before operating the server, observe the instructions

on environmental conditions for your server.

● If the server is brought in from a cold environment, condensation may form

both inside and on the outside of the server.

Wait until the server has acclimatized to room temperature and is absolutely
dry before starting it up. Material damage may be caused to the server if this
requirement is not observed.

● Only transport the server in its original packaging or in packaging that

protects it from impacts and jolts.
In Japan and APAC, transporting the server in its original packaging does
not apply.

Installation and operation

● This server should not be operated in ambient temperatures above 35 °C.

For servers with Advanced Thermal Design the ambient temperature can
increase to 40 °C or 45 °C.

● If the server is integrated into an installation that draws power from an

industrial power supply network with an IEC309 connector, the power
supply's fuse protection must comply with the requirements for non­industrial power supply networks for type A connectors.

● The server automatically adjusts itself to a mains voltage, see the type label

of your server. Ensure that the local mains voltage lies within these limits.

● This server must only be connected to properly grounded power outlets or

connected to the grounded rack internal power distribution server with
tested and approved power cords.

● Ensure that the server is connected to a properly grounded power outlet

close to the server.

● Ensure that the power sockets on the server and the properly grounded

power outlets are easily accessible.

● The On/Off button or the main power switch (if present) does not isolate the

server from the mains power supply. In case of repair or servicing disconnect
the server completely from the mains power supply, unplug all power plugs
from the properly grounded power outlets.

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● Always connect the server and the attached peripheral devices to the same

power circuit. Otherwise you run the risk of losing data if, for example, the
server is still running but a peripheral device (e.g. memory subsystem) fails
during a power outage.

● The adequately shielded data cables must be used.

All data and signal cables must have sufficient shielding. The use of cable
type S/FTP Cat5 or higher is recommended.
Use of unshielded or badly shielded cables may lead to increased emission
of interference and/or reduced fault-tolerance of the device.

● Ethernet cabling has to comply with EN 50173 and EN 50174-1/2 standards

or ISO/IEC 11801 standard respectively. The minimum requirement is a
Category 5 shielded cable for 10/100 Ethernet, or a Category 5e cable for
Gigabit Ethernet.

● Route the cables in such a way that they do not create a potential hazard

(make sure no-one can trip over them) and that they cannot be damaged.
When connecting the server, refer to the relevant instructions in this manual.

● Never connect or disconnect data transmission lines during a storm (risk of

lightning hazard).

● Make sure that no objects (e.g. jewelry, paperclips etc.) or liquids can get

inside the server (risk of electric shock, short circuit).

● In emergencies (e.g. damaged casing, controls or cables, penetration of

liquids or foreign bodies), contact the server administrator or your customer
service team. Only disconnect the server from the mains power supply if
there is no risk of harming yourself.

● Proper operation of the server (in accordance with IEC 60950-1 resp.

EN 60950-1) is only ensured if the server is completely assembled and the
rear covers for the installation slots have been fitted (electric shock, cooling,
fire protection, interference suppression).

● Only install server expansions that satisfy the requirements and rules

governing safety and electromagnetic compatibility and those relating to
telecommunication terminals. If you install other expansions, they may
damage the server or violate the safety regulations. Information on which
server expansions are approved for installation can be obtained from our
customer service center or your sales outlet.

● The components marked with a warning notice (e.g. lightning symbol) may

only be opened, removed or exchanged by authorized, qualified personnel.
Exception: CSS components can be replaced.

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● The warranty is void if the server is damaged during installation or

replacement of server expansions.

● Only set screen resolutions and refresh rates that are specified in the

operating manual for the monitor. Otherwise, you may damage your monitor.
If you are in any doubt, contact your sales outlet or customer service center.

● Only valid for non hot-plug components

Before installing/removing internal components to/from the server, turn off
the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices. Also
unplug all power cords from the power outlet. Failure to do so can cause
electric shock or damage.

Internal devices remain hot after shutdown. Wait for a while after shutdown
before installing or removing internal options.

● Do not damage or modify internal cables or internal devices. Doing so may

cause a server failure, fire, or electric shock and will void the warranty and
exempt the manufacturer from all liability.

● The circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed and

can be damaged by static electricity. To ensure reliable protection, you must
wear an earthing band on your wrist when working with this type of module
and connect it to an unpainted, conducting metal part of the server.

● Do not touch the circuitry on boards or soldered parts. Hold the metallic

areas or the edges of the circuit boards.

● Install the screw removed during installation/detaching internal options in

former position. To use a screw of the different kind can cause a breakdown
of equipment.

● The procedure of installation on this notes might change depending on a

configuration of option.

Batteries

● Incorrect replacement of batteries may lead to a risk of explosion. The

batteries may only be replaced with identical batteries or with a type
recommended by the manufacturer.

● Do not throw batteries into the trash can.

Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations
concerning special waste.

● Make sure that you insert the battery the right way round.

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Important information

● The battery used in this server may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if

mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat about 100 °C (212F), or incinerate the
battery.

● Replace the lithium battery on the system board in accordance with the

instructions in the corresponding Upgrade and Maintenance Manual,
chapter "System board and components" > "CMOS battery".

● All batteries containing pollutants are marked with a symbol (a crossed-out

garbage can). In addition, the marking is provided with the chemical symbol
of the heavy metal decisive for the classification as a pollutant:

Cd Cadmium
Hg Mercury
Pb Lead

Working with optical disk drives and media

When working with optical disk drives, these instructions must be followed.

V CAUTION!

● Only use CDs/DVDs/BDs that are in perfect condition, in order to

prevent data loss, equipment damage and injury.

● Check each CD/DVD/BD for damage, cracks, breakages etc. before

inserting it in the drive.

Note that any additional labels applied may change the mechanical
properties of a CD/DVD/BD and cause imbalance and vibrations.

Damaged and imbalanced CDs/DVDs/BDs can break at high drive
speeds (data loss).

Under certain circumstances, sharp CD/DVD/BD fragments can
pierce the cover of the optical disk drive (equipment damage) and can
fly out of the drive (danger of injury, particularly to uncovered body
parts such as the face or neck).

● High humidity and airborne dust levels are to be avoided. Electric

shocks and/or server failures may be caused by liquids such as
water, or metallic items, such as paper clips, entering a drive.

● Shocks and vibrations are also to be avoided.

● Do not insert any objects other than the specified CDs/DVDs/BDs.

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Important information

● Do not pull on, press hard, or otherwise handle the CD/DVD/BD tray

roughly.

● Do not disassemble the optical disk drive.

● Before use, clean the optical disk tray using a soft, dry cloth.

● As a precaution, remove disks from the optical disk drive when the

drive is not to be used for a long time. Keep the optical disk tray
closed to prevent foreign matter, such as dust, from entering the
optical disk drive.

● Hold CDs/DVDs/BDs by their edges to avoid contact with the disk

surface.

● Do not contaminate the CD/DVD/BD surface with fingerprints, oil,

dust, etc. If dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth, wiping from the center to
the edge. Do not use benzene, thinners, water, record sprays,
antistatic agents, or silicone-impregnated cloth.

● Be careful not to damage the CD/DVD/BD surface.

● Keep the CDs/DVDs/BDs away from heat sources.

● Do not bend or place heavy objects on CDs/DVDs/BDs.

● Do not write with ballpoint pen or pencil on the label (printed) side.

● Do not attach stickers or similar to the label side. Doing so may cause

rotational eccentricity and abnormal vibrations.

● When a CD/DVD/BD is moved from a cold place to a warm place,

moisture condensation on the CD/DVD/BD surface can cause data
read errors. In this case, wipe the CD/DVD/BD with a soft, dry cloth
then let it air dry. Do not dry the CD/DVD/BD using devices such as a
hair dryer.

● To avoid dust, damage, and deformation, keep the CD/DVD/BD in its

case whenever it is not in use.

● Do not store CDs/DVDs/BDs at high temperatures. Areas exposed to

prolonged direct sunlight or near heating appliances are to be
avoided.

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I You can prevent damage from the optical disk drive and the

CDs/DVDs/BDs, as well as premature wear of the disks, by observing
the following suggestions:

– Only insert disks in the drive when needed and remove them after

use.
– Store the disks in suitable sleeves.
– Protect the disks from exposure to heat and direct sunlight.

Laser information

The optical disk drive complies with IEC 60825-1 laser class 1.

V CAUTION!

The optical disk drive contains a light-emitting diode (LED), which under
certain circumstances produces a laser beam stronger than laser
class 1. Looking directly at this beam is dangerous.

Never remove parts of the optical disk drive casing!

Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices (ESD modules)

Modules with electrostatic-sensitive devices are identified by the following
sticker:

Figure 1: ESD label

I The ESD label can be different.

When you handle ESD modules, you must always observe the following points:

● Switch off the server and remove the power plugs from the power outlets

before installing or removing ESD modules.

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Important information

● The circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed and

can be damaged by static electricity. To ensure reliable protection, you must
wear an earthing band on your wrist when working with ESD modules and
connect it to an unpainted, conducting metal part of the server.

● Any devices or tools that are used must be free of electrostatic charge.

● Wear a suitable grounding cable that connects you to the external chassis

of the server.

● Always hold ESD modules at the edges or at the points marked green (touch

points).

● Do not touch any connectors or conduction paths on an ESD module.

● Place all the components on a pad which is free of electrostatic charge.

I For a detailed description of how to handle ESD modules, see the

relevant European or international standards (EN 61340-5-1,
ANSI/ESD S20.20).

Transporting the server

V CAUTION!

Only transport the server in its original packaging or in packaging that
protects it from impacts and jolts.
In Japan and APAC, transporting the server in its original packaging does
not apply.

Do not unpack the server until it is at its installation location.

If you need to lift or transport the server, ask other people to help you.

Never lift or carry the server by the handles or the Quick Release Levers
(QRLs) on the front panel.

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Notes on installing the server in the rack

V CAUTION!

● For safety reasons, at least 2 people are required to install the server

in the rack because of its weight and size.

(For the reader in Japan, please refer to " 安全上のご注意 ".)

● Never lift the server into the rack using the QRLs (Quick Release

Levers) on the front panel.

● When connecting and disconnecting cables, observe the relevant

instructions in the "Important Information" chapter of the technical

manual for the corresponding rack. The technical manual is supplied

with the corresponding rack.

● When installing the rack, make sure that the anti-tilt mechanism is

correctly fitted.

● Do not extend more than one server out of the rack simultaneously

even if the tilt protection is in place. If several servers are

simultaneously extended from the rack, there is a risk that the rack

could tip over. See the safety information of the rack and the warning

label.

● If the server/rack is intended for permanent connection to the mains

only an authorized specialist (electrician) is allowed to work.

Please follow the regulation of each country.

● If the server is integrated into an installation that draws power from an

industrial power supply network with an IEC309 type connector, the

power supply's fuse protection must comply with the requirements for

non-industrial power supply networks for the type A connector.

Other important information

● During cleaning, observe the instructions in the corresponding Operating

Manual chapter "Starting up and operation" > "Cleaning the server".

● Keep all manuals close to the server. All documentation must be included if

the equipment is passed on to a third party.

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Important information

4.2 ENERGY STAR

Products that have been certified compliant with ENERGY STAR
and labelled are in full compliance with the specification at
shipping. Note that energy consumption can be affected by
software that is installed or any changes that are made to the
hardware configuration or BIOS or energy options subsequently.
In such cases, the properties guaranteed by ENERGY STAR can
no longer be assured.

The "ServerView Operations Manager" user guide contains
instructions for reading out measurement values, including those
relating to current energy consumption and air temperatures.
Either the Performance Monitor or the Task Manager can be
used to read out CPU utilization levels.

4.3 CE conformity

:The system complies with the requirements of European
Regulations. Find the CE declaration on certificate portal:

https://sp.ts.fujitsu.com/sites/certificates/default.aspx

To open the CE declaration applicable for your system, proceed
as follows:

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Ê Select Industry Standard Servers.

Ê Select your model, e.g. Rack server.

Ê Select your system, e.g. PRIMERGY RX2530 M1.

Ê Select CE Cert <your system>.

V CAUTION!

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause RF interference, in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.

Important information

4.4 FCC Class A Compliance Statement

If there is an FCC statement on the device, it applies to the products covered in
this manual, unless otherwise specified herein. The statement for other
products will appear in the accompanying documentation.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
"Class A" digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard
ICES-003 for digital apparatus. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no warranty that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between equipment and the receiver.

● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Fujitsu is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment
of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Fujitsu. The
correction of interferences caused by such unauthorized modification,
substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

The use of shielded I/O cables is required when connecting this equipment to
any and all optional peripheral or host devices. Failure to do so may violate FCC
and ICES rules.

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Important information

4.5 Environmental protection

Environmentally-friendly product design and development

This product has been designed in accordance with the Fujitsu standard for
"environmentally friendly product design and development". This means that
key factors such as durability, selection and labeling of materials, emissions,
packaging, ease of dismantling and recycling have been taken into account.
This saves resources and thus reduces the harm done to the environment.
Further information can be found at:
http://ts.fujitsu.com/products/standard_servers/index.html

For the reader in Japan:
http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/concept/

Energy-saving information

Devices that do not need to be constantly switched on should be switched off
until they are needed as well as during long breaks and after completion of work.

Packaging information

This packaging information does not apply in Japan and APAC.
Do not throw away the packaging. You may need it later for transporting the
server. If possible, the equipment should only be transported in its original
packaging.

Information on handling consumables

Please dispose of printer consumables and batteries in accordance with the
applicable national regulations.

In accordance with EU directives, batteries must not be disposed of with
unsorted domestic waste. They can be returned free of charge to the
manufacturer, dealer or an authorized agent for recycling or disposal.

All batteries containing pollutants are marked with a symbol (a crossed-out
garbage can). They are also marked with the chemical symbol for the heavy
metal that causes them to be categorized as containing pollutants:

Cd Cadmium
Hg Mercury
Pb Lead

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Important information

Labels on plastic casing parts

Please avoid sticking your own labels on plastic parts wherever possible, since
this makes it difficult to recycle them.

Returns, recycling and disposal

Please handle returns, recycling and disposal in accordance with local
regulations.

The device must not be disposed of with domestic waste. This
device is labeled in compliance with European directive
2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

This directive sets the framework for returning and recycling used
equipment and is valid across the EU. When returning your used
device, please use the return and collection systems available to
you. Further information can be found at:

http://ts.fujitsu.com/recycling

Details regarding the return and recycling of devices and consumables within
Europe can also be found in the "Returning used devices" manual, via your local
Fujitsu branch, or at:
http://ts.fujitsu.com/recycling

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5 Hardware installation

V CAUTION!

● Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Important information"

on page 35.

● Do not expose the server to extreme environmental conditions (see

"Ambient conditions" on page 28). Protect the server from dust,

humidity and heat.

● Make sure that the server is acclimatized for the time indicated in this

table before putting it into operation.

Temperature difference (°C) Minimum acclimatization time

(hours)

53

10 5

15 7

20 8

25 9

30 10

Table 1: Acclimatization time

In the table "Acclimatization time", the temperature difference refers

to the difference between the operating environment temperature and

the temperature to which the server was exposed previously (outside,

transport or storage temperature).

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5.1 Unpacking the server

V CAUTION!

Follow the safety instructions in "Important information" on page 35.
The server must always be lifted or carried by at least two people.
For Japan:
Please refer to " 安全上のご注意 ".

Do not unpack the server until it is at its installation location.

Ê Transport the server to the place where you want to set it up.

Ê Unpack all individual parts.

Keep the original packaging in case you want to transport the server again
(does not apply to Japan).

Ê Check the delivery for any damage during transport.

Ê Check whether the items delivered match the details on the delivery note.

The product name and serial number of the product can be found on the ID card
(see section "ID card" on page 75).

Ê Notify your supplier immediately should you discover that the items

delivered do not correspond to the delivery note.

Ê Remove all scratching protection foils from the front panel, HDD frames, and

PRIMERGY logo, VGA dummy and ODD dummy in case they are still
sticked to the server system.

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5.2 Installing/removing the server in/from the rack

V CAUTION!

● Please observe the safety information and notes on rack mounting in

chapter "Important information" on page 35 and section "Safety

instructions" on page 35.

● At least two people are needed to install / remove the server in the

rack. (For Japan, please refer to " 安全上のご注意 ".)

● Do not extend more than one unit out of the rack simultaneously even

if the tilt protection is in place. If several units are simultaneously
extended out of the rack, there is a risk that the rack could tip over.

Fujitsu rack systems

The rack systems from Fujitsu support the installation of PRIMERGY servers:

– PRIMECENTER rack
– PRIMECENTER M1 rack
– DataCenter rack
– 19-inch standard rack (for Japan)
– 19-inch slim rack (for Japan)

I For information on mounting the server in the rack please refer to the

Mounting Instructions provided with the Rack Mounting Kit. Further
information you find in the manual of your rack system.

For Japan, please refer also to the "Rack system structure guide.

I Online documentation for rack installation can be found on:

http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com/index.php?id=5406-5605-5606

For Japan:
http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/peri_rack.html

To accommodate the ventilation concept and ensure proper ventilation, any
unused areas in the rack must be sealed using dummy covers.

The power is supplied via the multiple socket outlets fitted in the rack (not valid
for Japan).

The main features of Fujitsu rack systems are as follows:

– rail systems that can be mounted without tools

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– support systems having a linear alignment feature to ensure that they can

be adjusted to different rack depths

Asymmetrical PRIMECENTER Rack and DataCenter Rack provide an
enhanced cable management in the lateral rack area.

3rd party racks

I Installation in most current rack systems from other manufacturers

(3rd party racks) is also supported. For details please contact your sales
representative.

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5.3 Connecting devices to the server

The connectors for external devices are on the front and rear of the server. The
additional connectors available on your server depend on the expansion cards
installed. For further information refer to the "FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY
RX2520 M4 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual".

I Some of the devices that can be connected may require the installation

and setting up of special software (e.g. drivers) (see the documentation
for the connected device).

Figure 2: Connection panel on the rear

1 COM1 connector (optional)

2 Management LAN connector (for

iRMC S5 server management
function)

3 Video connector (VGA) 6 4x USB 3.0 connector

1

The serial interface COM1 can be used as the standard interface or for communication with
iRMC.

1

4 LAN connector (LAN2)

5 Shared LAN connector (LAN1)

Ê Connect the desired devices to the server.

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Front side 3.5-inch HDD versions

Figure 3: Front side 3.5-inch HDDs (up to 8 HDDs)

Figure 4: Front side 3.5-inch HDDs (up to 12 HDDs)

Pos. Component

1 Front panel module

2ODD

3 Space for HDDs (depending on the configuration)

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Front side 2.5-inch HDD versions

Figure 5: Front side 2.5-inch HDDs (up to 16 HDDs or up to 8 HDDs and 4 PCIe SSDs)

V CAUTION

The 4 PCIe SSDs can only be installed in bay 9 to 12. In this case bay
13 up to 16 have to be configured with dummy modules as shown. Also
there is no upgrade option to 8x PCIe SSDs possible.

Figure 6: Front side 2.5-inch HDDs (up to 8 HDDs and 4 PCIe SSDs)

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Figure 7: Front side 2.5-inch HDDs (up to 24 HDDs/SSDs)

Pos. Component

1 Front panel module

2 Space for LTO/RDX drive

3 Space for HDDs (depending on the configuration)

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Front side connectors 2.5-inch HDD versions

Figure 8: Front side connectors 2.5-inch version

Front side connectors 3.5-inch HDD versions

Figure 9: Front side connectors 3.5-inch version

1USB 3.0

I If components with large power requirements (e.g. external USB HDDs)

are connected simultaneously, these USB connectors may be switched
off.

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Connecting the keyboard, mouse and monitor

Ê Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors of the server.

Ê Connect the monitor to the video connector at the rear.

I If a separate graphics card is installed in a slot, the graphic controller

on the system board is automatically deactivated. The corresponding
video connector can not be used. Plug the video cable of the monitor
into the video connector of the graphics card.

Ê Connect the power cord of the monitor to the mains socket strip of the rack.

I The rated current for the monitor is indicated on the technical data label

on the monitor or in the operating manual for the monitor.

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5.4 Connecting the server to the mains

In its basic configuration level the server has one PSU.

A second PSU can be added to ensure a redundant power supply. If one PSU
is defective, the other then guarantees unimpaired operation. Each PSU can be
replaced during operation (see the "FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY RX2520 M4
Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual").

V CAUTION!

The server is automatically set to a mains voltage in the range of:

– 100 V to 240 V, valid for Platinum 450 W and Platinum 800 W
– 200 V to 240 V, valid for Titanium 800 W

You may only operate the server if its rated voltage range corresponds to
the local mains voltage.

Ê Connect the power cord to the PSU.

Ê Connect the mains connector to an outlet on the rack's socket strip (see also

Technical Manual for the rack).

I A phase redundancy in the power supply of the server can be set up if

two PSUs are installed.

In this case, each of the PSUs is either connected to two different phases
or to two separate circuits of the internal power supply network.

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5.4.1 Using the cable clamp (AC PSU)

You can secure the power cords in a cable clamp to ensure that the insulated
connectors cannot be disconnected from the server accidentally. The cable
clamp is included in the accessories pack that is delivered together with the
server.

Figure 10: Cable clamp

Ê Pull the cable clamp up (1).

Ê Thread the power cord through the cable clamp (2).

Ê Press the cable clamp down until it engages to secure the cable (3).

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5.5 Notes on connecting/disconnecting cables

V CAUTION!

Always read the documentation supplied with the device you wish to
connect.

Never connect, or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm.

Never pull on a cable when disconnecting it. Always take hold of the
cable by the plug.

Follow the sequence described below to connect or disconnect external
devices to or from the server:

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

Connecting cables

Ê Turn off all power and equipment switches.

Ê Disconnect all power plugs from the properly grounded power outlets.

Ê Connect all cables to the server and peripherals.

Ê Plug all data communication cables into the utility sockets.

Ê Plug all power cords into the properly grounded power outlets.

Disconnecting cables

Ê Turn off all power and equipment switches.

Ê Disconnect all power plugs from the properly grounded power outlets.

Ê Unplug all data communication cables from the utility sockets.

Ê Disconnect the relevant cables from the server and all the peripherals.

I For connecting or disconnecting LAN cables, the server does not need

to be powered off. To avoid loss of data teaming function has to be
enabled.

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Information for ensuring electromagnetic compatibility

All data and signal cables must have sufficient shielding. The use of cable type
S/FTP Cat5 or higher is recommended.
Use of unshielded or badly shielded cables may lead to increased emission of
interference and/or reduced fault-tolerance of the device.

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6 Starting up and operation

V CAUTION!

Follow the safety instructions in chapter "Important information"

on page 35.

6.1 Controls and indicators

6.1.1 Server front

6.1.1.1 Controls on the front panel

Figure 11: Controls on the front panel

Figure 12: Controls on the front panel on QRL

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Pos. Label Button Function

Reboots the system.
Press the reset button with a straightened

1 RESET Reset button

end of a paper clip.

V CAUTION!

Risk of data loss!

Used to troubleshoot software and device
driver errors.
Press the NMI button with a straightened end
of a paper clip.

2 NMI NMI button

3 ID ID button

V CAUTION!

Use this button only if directed to do so
by qualified certified maintenance
personnel!

Highlights the ID indicator on the front and I/O
panels for easy server identification.

Used to switch the server on or off.

4

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On/Off
button

I If the system is running an ACPI-

compliant operating system, pressing
the On/Off button will perform a
graceful shutdown.

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6.1.1.2 Indicators on the control panel

Figure 13: Indicators on the front panel

Figure 14: Indicators on the front panel on QRL

Pos. Label Indicator Status Description

ID
indicator,
see also

1 ID

"iRMC­related
status
signals" on
page 67

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blue on

blue
flashing

The server has been highlighted
using ServerView Operations
Manager, iRMC web interface or
the ID button on the front panel for
easy identification.

The server has been highlighted
for easy identification using the
iRMC (AVR) with disabled local
VGA output.

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Pos. Label Indicator Status Description

!

No critical event detected (CSS
component).

component).

CSS component failure detected.

No critical event detected (non
CSS component).

CSS component).

Non CSS component failure
detected.
Possible causes:

– System is out of the specified

range
– Defective sensor
–CPU error
– Error detected by server

management software

Data access in progress.

– The server has been switched

on but Power Cycle Delay

settings delay it from turning

on for a specified time.
– The server is switched on and

operating normally.

2 [CSS]

3

4

5

CSS
indicator

Global
Error
indicator,
see also

"iRMC­related
status
signals" on
page 67

HDD/SSD
activity
indicator

Power-on
indicator

off

orange onPrefailure event detected (CSS

orange
flashing

off

orange onPrefailure event detected (non

orange
flashing

green
flashing

off – The server is switched off.

green on

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green
flashing
slowly

iRMC S5 is not ready.

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Pos. Label Indicator Status Description

– The server is switched off and

connected to the mains
(standby mode).

– The server has been switched

on but Power Cycle Delay
settings delay it from turning
on for a specified time.

I After connecting the server

to the mains, it will take
about 60 seconds until the
server will enter standby
mode and can be switched
on.

– The server is switched off and

not connected to the mains.

– The server is switched on and

operating normally.

AC

6

iRMC-related status signals

connected
indicator

green on

off

ID indicator

blue flashing off

Global error
indicator

Description

A remote connection has been
established. Local VGA output has been
disabled during the remote session.

An emergency flash of the iRMC firmware
is in progress.

I For further information on the

blue flashing orange flashing

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emergency flash of the iRMC
firmware, refer to the "FUJITSU
Server PRIMERGY RX2520 M4
Upgrade and Maintenance
Manual".

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6.1.1.3 Indicators on the accessible drives / components

Indicator on the ODD

Figure 15: Indicator on the ODD

Pos. Indicator Status Description

1

Activity
indicator

off The ODD is inactive.

green on The storage medium is being accessed.

I There are also ODDs without activity indicators.

6.1.1.4 Indicators on the HDD/SSD modules

Indicators on the hot-plug HDD/SSD module

Figure 16: Indicators on the hot-plug HDD/SSD module

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Pos. Label Indicator Status Description

!

1

2

Access
indicator

Error
indicator

off

green on The HDD/SSD is being accessed.

off No HDD/SSD error detected.

orange on

orange
flashing
slowly

The HDD/SSD is inactive.

An HDD/SSD error has been
detected.
Possible causes:

– The drive is defective and needs

replacing.

– A RAID rebuild process has

failed.

– The HDD/SSD module has not

been inserted correctly.

RAID rebuild is in progress. Data is
being restored after replacing a
drive that has been combined into a
RAID array.

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6.1.2 Server rear

6.1.2.1 Indicators on the I/O panel

ID, CSS, and Global Error indicators

Figure 17: Global Error, ID and CSS indicators

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Pos. Indicator Status Description

ID
indicator,
see also

"iRMC­related
status
signals" on
page 67

1

Global
Error
indicator,
see also

"iRMC­related
status
signals" on
page 67

CSS
indicator

blue on

blue
flashing

off

orange onPrefailure event detected (non CSS

orange
flashing

off No critical event detected (CSS component).

orange
on

orange
flashing

The server has been highlighted using
ServerView Operations Manager, iRMC web
interface or the ID button on the front panel for
easy identification.

The server has been highlighted for easy
identification using the iRMC (AVR) with
disabled local VGA output.

No critical event detected (non CSS
component).

component).

Non CSS component failure detected.
Possible causes:

– System is out of the specified range
– Defective sensor
– CPU error
– Error detected by server management

software

Prefailure event detected (CSS component).

CSS component failure detected.

I Note on CSS and Global Error indicators on the I/O panel

If CSS and Global Error indicators are located in the same place on your
server’s I/O panel, please also check the indicators on the front panel to
determine if a CSS or Global Error event has been detected.

I For further details on detected errors, refer to the System Event Log

(SEL) or use the ServerView Operations Manager or iRMC S5 web
interface.

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iRMC-related status signals

ID indicator

blue flashing off

blue flashing

Global error
indicator

orange
flashing

Description

A remote connection has been established.
Local VGA output has been disabled during
the remote session.

An emergency flash of the iRMC firmware is in
progress.

I For further information on the

emergency flash of the iRMC firmware,
refer to the "FUJITSU Server
PRIMERGY RX2520 M4 Upgrade and
Maintenance Manual".

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LAN indicators

HDD/SSD

HDD/SSD

HDD/SSD

HDD/SSD

1234

9

Figure 18: Indicators on the connection panel: LAN indicators

Pos. Indicator Status Description

green on A LAN connection has been established.

LAN

1

link/transfer
indicator

off LAN is not connected.

green
flashing

LAN data transfer is in progress.

yellow on Data traffic at a transfer rate of 1 Gbit/s.

LAN speed

2

indicator

green on Data traffic at a transfer rate of 100 Mbit/s.

off Data traffic at a transfer rate of 10 Mbit/s.

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6.1.2.2 Indicators on the PSU (slide-in unit)

0

Figure 19: PSU status indicator (AC PSU)

Pos. Indicator Status Description

PSU status

1

indicator

green
flashing

green on

orange
flashing

orange on

The server is switched off, but AC voltage /
DC voltage is present (standby mode).

The server is switched on and operating
properly.

An overload has been detected. The PSU is
still running, but failure might be imminent.

An PSU failure has been detected. Possible
causes:

– Over/under voltage
– Overheating
– Fan failure

6.1.3 Indicators of the system fans

A fan status indicator (LED on the system board) is assigned to each system
fan. The status indicators are not visible unless the housing is open. The
respective LED is set with commands in Server Management.

LED Meaning

lights orange Possible fan failure (rotation speed less than 70% of the

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6.2 ID card

You can pull out the ID card (1) as far as it will go and push it back again.

The ID card contains various system information, such as the product name,
serial number, order number, MAC addresses and DNS name (for Japan: only
the product name and the serial number).

I 12x 3.5-inch version: There is an identification sticker placed on the

server top. (For Japan, there is an identification sticker placed above the
quick release lever.)

Figure 20: ID card - 3.5-inch variant

Figure 21: ID card - 2.5-inch variant

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Figure 22: ID card - 2.5-inch variant

V CAUTION!

There is a risk of unintentionally pushing the power button when handling
the ID card.

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6.3 Switching the server on and off

V CAUTION!

● If nothing appears on the screen but flickering stripes after switching

on the server, switch the server off immediately (see chapter

"Troubleshooting and tips" on page 87).

● The On/Off button does not disconnect the server from the mains

voltage. To completely disconnect it from the mains voltage, remove
the power plug(s) from all PSU inlet connectors.

● Do not move, strike, or shake the server when it is turned on. This can

damage the HDD in the server and cause data loss.

● Turn the server on when the temperature is within its operating

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

● Be sure to wait for 10 seconds or more after shutdown before turning

on the server again (power-on delay time).

● After connecting all power cords, wait at least 10 seconds before

pressing the On/Off button.

Switching the server on

The AC connected indicator lights up green (standby mode) when the server is
connected to the mains.

I It takes about 60 seconds until power-on becomes possible.

– Starting up for the first time:

For Japan, please refer to " はじめにお読みください ".

Ê Press the On/Off button.

Ê Insert ServerView Suite DVD in the DVD drive.

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Ê Follow the on-screen instructions (see also section "Configuring the

server and installing the operating system with the ServerView
Installation Manager" on page 82 or section "Configuring the server and
installing the operating system without the ServerView Installation
Manager" on page 83).

– System already installed:

Ê Press the On/Off button.

The server is switched on, performs a system test and boots the
operating system.

I In the case of configurations with a large memory size, the boot

process may be prolonged and the screen may remain dark for
several minutes.

Switching the server off

The power-on indicator lights up green.

Ê Shut down the operating system properly.

The server is switched off automatically. The AC connected indicator lights up
green.

I If the operating system does not switch off the server automatically, press

the On/Off button for at least four seconds and/or send a corresponding
control signal for power button override.

V CAUTION!

There is a risk that data may be lost.

Other On/Off options

Besides the On/Off button, the server can be switched ON and OFF in the
following ways:

– Timer-controlled switch-on/off

Using the ServerView Operations Manager or iRMC S5, you can configure
that the server is switched on/off controlled by an internal timer.

– Ring indicator

The server is switched on by an internal or external modem.

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– Wake up On LAN (WOL)

The server is switched on by a command via the LAN (Magic Packet™).

– After power failure

The server automatically reboots following a power failure (depending on the
settings in the BIOS or in iRMC S5).

– Power button override

The system can be switched off (hard power off) by keeping the On/Off
button (approximately 4 - 5 seconds).

V CAUTION!

There is a risk that data may be lost.

– iRMC S5

iRMC S5 offers various options for switching the server on and off, e.g. via
the Power On Off page of the iRMC S5 Web interface.

V CAUTION when turning the power off!

The operation of the power switch can be specified as "Do Nothing",
"Stand by", "Hibernate", and "Shutdown" depending on the OS settings.
The default is "Shutdown".

On this server, functions corresponding to "Stand by" and "Hibernate" 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 "Stand by" and "Hibernate" are
unavailable on this server. When the operating mode is set to "Stand by"
or "Hibernate", the system may operate improperly or HDD data may be
corrupted.

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

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6.4 Configuring the server

This section contains information about configuring the server and installing the
operating system.

I Make sure that the power saving functions are disabled in the Power

menu of the BIOS Setup during operation.

6.4.1 Configuring the onboard SATA controller

A SATA controller is integrated on the system board. You can configure the
onboard controller either before or during installation with the ServerView
Installation Manager. Using the ServerView Installation Manager is
recommended.

I The controller has its own configuration utility. For further information,

refer to the “Embedded MegaRAID Software User’s Guide” (on the
Fujitsu manuals server under x86 Servers - Expansion Cards - Storage
Adapters - LSI SAS / SCSI RAID Controllers).

I Descriptions of operating systems not covered in the controller manual

are provided in the corresponding readme under:

http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/server/ia/driver/index.html .

http://www.fmworld.net/cgi-bin/drviasearch/drviaindex.cgi

(for Japan).

I In the system BIOS the onboard SATA controller can be configured as

"IDE", "AHCI" or "non-RAID".

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6.4.2 Configuring the SAS/SATA RAID controller

The server has a SAS/SATA RAID controller with "MegaRAID functionality". You
can configure the SAS/SATA RAID controller either before or during installation
with the ServerView Installation Manager. Using the ServerView Installation
Manager is recommended.

I A separate utility is available to the controller for MegaRAID

configuration. For further information, refer to the "SAS Software User’s
Guide" (on the Fujitsu manuals server under x86 Servers - Expansion Cards

- Storage Adapters - LSI Configuration Software).

Further information on modular RAID controllers is provided in the
"Modular RAID Controller Installation Guide" (on the Fujitsu manuals
server under x86 Servers - Expansion Cards - Storage Adapters - LSI SAS /
SCSI RAID Controllers).

I Descriptions of operating systems not covered in the controller manual

are provided in the corresponding readme under:

http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/server/ia/driver/index.html .

For Japan:

http://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/primergy/downloads/

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6.4.3 Configuring the server and installing the operating system with the ServerView Installation Manager

Using the ServerView Installation Manager on the ServerView Suite DVD
provided, you can conveniently configure the server and install the operating
system. This includes configuring the server-specific settings using the
ServerView Configuration Manager and configuring the RAID controller using
the ServerView RAID Manager.

Advantages of the ServerView Installation Manager

– Wizard assisted configuration of your server hardware and disk arrays

– Wizard assisted installation of all leading server operating systems

– Wizard-assisted creation of configuration files for unattended installation of

several PRIMERGY servers with identical hardware configurations.

– Installation of drivers and additional software.

I The software that can be installed depends on your server’s hardware

configuration. This configuration is detected automatically.

I Descriptions of operating systems not covered in the RAID controller

manual are provided in the corresponding readme files under:

http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/server/ia/driver/index.html

For Japan:

http://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/primergy/downloads/

To find out how to operate the ServerView Installation Manager and for further
information, refer to the associated manual.

If you are using the ServerView Installation Manager, you can skip the following
section on how to configure the server and install the operating system.
Continue from section "Cleaning the server" on page 84.

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6.4.4 Configuring the server and installing the operating system without the ServerView Installation Manager

Configuring the onboard SATA RAID controller with "Integrated Mirroring
Enhanced"

Configure the controller as described in section "Configuring the onboard SATA

controller" on page 80.

Configuring the SAS/SATA RAID controller (PCIe expansion card)

Configure the controller as described in section "Configuring the SAS/SATA

RAID controller" on page 81.

Installing the operating system

Ê Insert the CD/DVD for the operating system you want to install.

Ê Reboot the server.

Ê Follow the instructions on screen and in the manual for the operating

system.

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6.5 Cleaning the server

V CAUTION!

Switch off the server and disconnect the power plugs from the properly
grounded power outlets.

Do not clean any interior parts yourself; leave this job to a service
technician.

Do not use any cleaning agents that contain abrasives or may corrode
plastic.

Ensure that no liquid enters the system. Ensure that the ventilation areas
of the server and the monitor are clear.

Do not use any cleaning sprays (including flammable types). It may
cause a device failure or a fire.

Clean the keyboard and the mouse with a disinfecting cloth.

Wipe the server and monitor casing with a dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a
cloth that has been moistened in a mild domestic detergent and then carefully
wrung out.

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7 Property and data protection

The rack model is protected against unauthorized access by a lockable rack
door.

To protect your system and data internally against unauthorized access, you
can use the BIOS Setup security functions.

7.1 BIOS Setup security functions

The Security menu in BIOS Setup offers various options for protecting your data
from unauthorized access. By combining these options, you can also achieve
optimum protection for your system.

I A detailed description of the Security menu and how to assign passwords

can be found in the "D3386 BIOS Setup Utility for FUJITSU Server
PRIMERGY RX2520 M4 Reference Manual".

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8 Troubleshooting and tips

V CAUTION!

Follow the safety instructions in the "Safety notes and regulations"
manual or " 安全上のご注意 " and in chapter "Important information" on

page 35.

If a fault occurs, attempt to resolve it using the measures described:

– in this chapter,
– in the documentation for the connected devices,
– in the help systems of the software used.

If you fail to correct the problem, proceed as follows:

Ê Make a list of the steps performed and the circumstances that led to the fault.

Also make a list of any error messages that were displayed.

Ê Switch off the server.

Ê Contact our customer service team.

8.1 Power-on indicator remains unlit

The power-on indicator remains dark after you switch on your device.

Power cable incorrectly connected

Ê Make sure that the power cable(s) is/are correctly connected to the server

and the grounded power outlet(s).

Power supply overloaded

Ê Disconnect the server power plug(s) from the grounded power outlet(s).

Ê Wait a few minutes before you plug it/them into the grounded power outlet(s)

again.

Ê Switch on your server.

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8.2 Server switches itself off

Server Management has detected an error

Ê Check the error list of System Event Log in ServerView Operations Manager

or in the iRMC web interface, and attempt to eliminate the error.

8.3 Screen remains blank

Monitor is switched off

Ê Switch on your monitor.

Screen has gone blank

Ê Press any key on the keyboard.

or

Ê Deactivate screen saver. Enter the appropriate password.

Brightness control is set to dark

Ê Set the brightness control on the monitor to light. For detailed information,

refer to the operating manual supplied with your monitor.

Power cable or monitor cable not connected

Ê Switch off the monitor and the server.

Ê Check whether the power cable is properly connected to the monitor and to

the grounded power outlet.

Ê Check whether the monitor cable is properly connected to the server and

monitor (if it is plugged in with a connector). If a separate graphics card is
installed in the server, then the monitor cable must be connected to the
graphics card.

Ê Switch on the monitor and the server.

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8.4 Flickering stripes on monitor screen

V CAUTION!

Switch off the server immediately. Risk of damaging the server.

Monitor does not support the set horizontal frequency

Ê Find out which horizontal frequency your monitor screen supports. You will

find the horizontal frequency (also known as line frequency or horizontal
deflection frequency) in the documentation for your monitor.

Ê Refer to the documentation for your operating system or the software for the

screen controller for details of how to set the correct horizontal frequency for
your monitor, and follow the procedure accordingly.

8.5 No screen display or display drifts

The wrong horizontal frequency or resolution has been selected for the
monitor or for the application program.

Ê Find out which horizontal frequency your monitor screen supports. You will

find the horizontal frequency (also known as line frequency or horizontal
deflection frequency) in the documentation for your monitor.

Ê Refer to the documentation for your operating system or the software for the

screen controller for details of how to set the correct horizontal frequency for
your monitor, and follow the procedure accordingly.

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8.6 Incorrect date and time

Ê Set the date and time in the operating system or in the BIOS Setup under

the Main menu, using System Date and System Time respectively.

I Note that the operating system may affect the system time. For example,

the operating system time may deviate from the system time under
Linux, and would overwrite the system time in the default setting on
shutdown.

If the date and time are still wrong after the server has been switched off and
back on again, replace the lithium battery (for a description refer to the
"FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY RX2520 M4 Upgrade and Maintenance
Manual") or contact our customer service team.

8.7 System will not boot

The system will not boot after installing a new hard disk drive.

SAS configuration incorrect

Ê Check the settings for the hard disk drives (SAS Device Configuration) and

the additional settings in the SAS configuration menu.

8.8 HDD error messages at system boot

Various HDD error messages may occur when the system is rebooted. These
error messages are caused by modifications in the selected RAID configuration.

RAID controller configuration incorrect

Ê Check and correct the settings for the drives using the RAID controller

configuration program.

I Further information is provided in the "Integrated RAID for SAS User’s

Guide" (on the Fujitsu manuals server under x86 Servers - Expansion Cards

- Storage Adapters - LSI RAID / SCSI Controllers) or in the "Modular RAID

Controller Installation Guide" (on the Fujitsu manuals server under x86
Servers - Expansion Cards - Storage Adapters - LSI RAID / SCSI Controllers).

For more information on configuring the controller, see section

"Configuring the server" on page 80.

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8.9 Added drive reported as defective

RAID controller is not configured for this drive

The drive was probably installed when the system was switched off.

Ê Reconfigure the RAID controller for the drive using the corresponding utility.

Information is provided in the documentation for the RAID controller.

or

Ê Remove and reinstall the drive while the system is switched ON.

If the drive continues to be shown as defective, then replace it.

8.10 Error message on screen

The meaning of the error message is explained in the documentation for the
relevant components and programs on the Fujitsu manuals server.

8.11 Expansion cards or onboard devices not recognized

When an expansion card is added, other expansion cards or onboard devices
might not be recognized.

Ê Reinstall the drivers for the expansion cards or onboard devices that are not

recognized.

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8.12 Temperature warning

A temperature warning is output to the hardware event log and OS event log, or
ServerView issues a notification of a temperature warning such as by a popup
message

The above log is output or the above notification is issued by ServerView when
the ambient temperature exceeds the upper limit of the temperature
boundaries. The upper limit is 35°C for standard server and 40°C or 45°C with
Fujitsu Advanced Thermal Design.

Ê Although continued use within the temperature boundaries poses no

problems within itself, reconsider the surrounding environment conditions if
this log is output or if ServerView issues this notification.

8.13 No effect of keyboard or mouse

Typing the keyboard does not display any characters, or the mouse cursor does
not move.

Ê Check to see whether the keyboard and mouse are connected properly. If

they are not connected or you replaced them yourself, then connect the
cables to the server.

8.14 ODD cannot read data

Ê Check to see whether the CD/DVD/BD is inserted properly. If the

CD/DVD/BD is not inserted, correctly insert the disk so that the label is
facing up.

Ê Check to see whether the CD/DVD/BD is not dirty. If the CD/DVD/BD is dirty,

wipe it in a radial way with a soft, dry cloth.

Ê Check to see whether the CD/DVD/BD is not scratched or bent. If scratched

or damaged, replace the CD/DVD/BD.

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