Fujitsu PRIMERGY Econel 50 User manual

Brand: Fujitsu

Model: PRIMERGY Econel 50

Type: User manual

PRIMERGY Econel 50

Operating manual

Introduction

Important notes

Preparing for use

Operation

Troubleshooting and tips

Technical data

Index

October 2004 edition

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Contents

Your PRIMERGY Econel 50... ............................................................................................................ 1

Features ............................................................................................................................................... 2

Notational conventions......................................................................................................................... 3

Target group......................................................................................................................................... 3

Important notes .................................................................................................................................. 5

Safety ................................................................................................................................................... 5

Energy saving, disposal and recycling .........................................................................................5

CE marking................................................................................................................................... 5

FCC Class B Compliance Statement ........................................................................................... 6

Transporting the server ........................................................................................................................ 6

Cleaning the server ..............................................................................................................................6

Preparing for use................................................................................................................................ 7

Unpacking and checking the delivery................................................................................................... 7

Steps for initial setup............................................................................................................................ 7

Setting up the server ............................................................................................................................8

Connect the monitor, mouse and keyboard.......................................................................................... 8

Connecting the monitor ................................................................................................................ 8

Connecting the mouse.................................................................................................................. 9

Connecting a keyboard................................................................................................................. 9

Connecting the server to the mains voltage....................................................................................... 10

Initial switch-on: Software will be installed.......................................................................................... 11

Switching on monitor and server................................................................................................ 11

Configuring the server........................................................................................................................ 13

Configuring the SATA RAID controller ....................................................................................... 13

Configuration with ServerStart.................................................................................................... 13

Configuration without ServerStart...............................................................................................14

Connecting external devices ..............................................................................................................14

Ports on the server..................................................................................................................... 15

Connecting external devices to the serial port............................................................................ 16

Connecting external devices to the parallel port......................................................................... 16

Connecting external devices to the USB ports........................................................................... 17

Operation........................................................................................................................................... 19

Switching the server on.............................................................................................................. 19

Switching the server off.............................................................................................................. 19

Indicators on the server...................................................................................................................... 20

Keyboard ............................................................................................................................................ 21

Important keys and key combinations........................................................................................22

Working with floppy disks................................................................................................................... 23

Property and data protection.............................................................................................................. 24

Anti-theft protection and lead-sealing......................................................................................... 24

BIOS setup security functions .................................................................................................... 25

Troubleshooting and tips................................................................................................................. 27

Installing new software....................................................................................................................... 27

Power-on indicator remains unlit after you have switched on your device.........................................27

The screen stays blank....................................................................................................................... 28

No mouse pointer displayed on the screen........................................................................................29

The floppy disk cannot be read or written........................................................................................... 29

Time and/or date is not correct........................................................................................................... 30

Error messages on the screen............................................................................................................ 30

Tips .................................................................................................................................................... 30

Contents

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Technical data...................................................................................................................................31

Index...................................................................................................................................................33

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Your PRIMERGY Econel 50...

...is available with various configuration levels with different hardware and software. In addition, you

can install accessible drives (e.g. DVD drive), hard disk drives and other boards.

This operating manual tells you how to put your server into operation and how to operate it in daily

use. This description applies for all configuration levels. Depending on the configuration level chosen

some of the hardware components described may not be available on your server. Please observe

the notes on your operating system.

Your server has a number of security features to ensure that no unauthorized persons can access

your data. The security functions in the BIOS Setup also allow you to protect your data by means of

passwords. In addition, you can also mechanically lock your server.

ServerStart allows you under some operating systems to easily and quickly install the latest drivers

and operating system extensions with a few mouse clicks.

Further information on this server is provided:

in the "Quick Start Hardware - PRIMERGY Econel 50" poster

in the "Quick Start Software - PRIMERGY ServerView Suite" poster

in the "Warranty" manual

in the "Safety" manual

in the "Helpdesk" poster

in the technical manual for the D1859 system board

in the "D1859 Setup Utility for Econel 50" manual

in the "ServerView Suite" (includes the ServerStart CD, the ServerBooks CD and the ServerSupport

CDs, as well as the print version of the PRIMERGY "ServerView Suite – ServerStart" manual)

in the "LSI SATA Software RAID User’s Guide"

in the "Econel 50 Options Guide"

in the operating manual for the monitor

in your operating system documentation

in the information files (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.WRI, *.HLP)

Some of the manuals listed can be found on the ServerBooks CD provided with your server.

These manuals can be read and printed with Acrobat Reader, also contained on the CD. A

spare ServerBooks CD may be ordered via the following email address, specifying your

system data: [email protected]

Keep this operating manual together with your device. If you pass on the device to third parties, you

should include this manual.

Your PRIMERGY Econel 50... Features

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Features

PRIMERGY

Econel 50

Mechanical access protection

Device for "Kensington Lock" X

Eye for padlock or for sealing X

BIOS-based access protection

System passwords X

Activating and deactivating interfaces, including USB X

Boot and write protection for floppy disk and hard disk drives X

Virus protection in the BIOS X

Write protection for flash EPROM X

Casing access monitoring X

System lock, including support for hard disk password X

Software access protection

LAN alarm with heartbeat function X

Virus protection

F-Secure virus scanner X

Administration functions

Desktop management: local administration with ServerView X

Desktop management: remote administration with RemoteView X

Power supply with monitor output -

Power supply with switched monitor output X

System Monitoring X

Temperature monitoring X

Cover monitoring X

System status display X

Notational conventions Your PRIMERGY Econel 50...

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Notational conventions

The meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:

!CAUTION!

indicates information which is important for your health or for preventing

physical damage.

indicates important information which is required to use the system

properly.

Ê Text which follows this symbol describes activities that must be

performed in the order shown.

Italics indicates commands or menu items

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

Target group

This operating manual is intended for those responsible for installing the hardware and ensuring that

the system runs smoothly. The operating manual contains all the information required for installing

your PRIMERGY Econel 50.

To understand the different expansion options, you need a knowledge of hardware and data

transmission, as well as basic knowledge of the operating system used.

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Important notes

In this chapter you will find information regarding safety which it is essential to take note of when

working with your server.

Safety

!CAUTION!

Pay attention to the information provided in the "Safety" manual and in the following safety

notes.

During installation and before operating the device, please observe the instructions on

environmental conditions in the "Technical data" chapter as well as the instructions in the

"Preparing for use" chapter.

You may only operate the device, if the rated voltage for the device matches the local

mains voltage. Check the rated voltage set for this device (see the "Preparing for use"

chapter).

The main switch and the ON/OFF button do not disconnect the server from the mains

voltage. To completely disconnect the mains voltage, remove the power plug from the

grounded mains outlet.

Remove the power plug before opening the unit.

Caution, components in the system can get very hot.

Energy saving, disposal and recycling

Further information can be found on the CD provided with your computer.

CE marking

The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives

89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic compatibility" and 73/23/EEC "Low voltage directive".

Important notes Transporting the server

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FCC Class B Compliance Statement

The following statement applies to the products covered in this manual, unless otherwise specified

herein. The statement for other products will appear in the accompanying documentation.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a "Class B" digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-

Causing Equipment Regulations. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between equipment and the receiver.

Connect the equipment 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 Siemens Computers GmbH 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 Siemens Computers GmbH. The

correction of interference 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 rules.

Transporting the server

!CAUTION!

Transport all parts separately in their original packaging or in a packaging which protects

them from knocks and jolts, to the new site. Do not unpack them until all transportation

maneuvers are completed.

Cleaning the server

!CAUTION!

Turn off all power and equipment switches and pull the power plug out of the grounded

mains 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.

Wipe the casing with a dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a cloth that has been moistened in mild

domestic detergent and then carefully wrung out. Use disinfectant wipes to clean the keyboard and

the mouse.

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Preparing for use

!CAUTION!

Please take note of the safety information in the "Important notes" chapter.

Unpacking and checking the delivery

It is recommended not to throw away the original packaging material! It may be required for

reshipment at some later date.

Ê Unpack all the individual parts.

Ê Check the delivery for damage incurred during transportation.

Ê Check whether the delivery agrees with the details in the delivery note.

Should you discover that the delivery does not correspond to the delivery note, notify your local sales

outlet immediately.

Steps for initial setup

Only a few steps are necessary to put your new server into operation for the first time:

Select location for server and set up server

Connect the monitor, mouse and keyboard

Check the voltage at the mains outlet and connect the server to an electrical outlet. Switch

the server on

You will learn more about the individual steps in the following sections

External devices

If you have received other devices in addition to your server (e.g. a printer or a modem),

do not connect these until after the initial installation. The following sections contain a

description of how to connect these external devices: "Connecting external devices to the

serial port", "Connecting external devices to the parallel port" and "Connecting external

devices to the USB ports".

Drives and boards

If you have received additional drives or boards with your server, please do not install

them until after first-time setup. How to install drives and boards is described in the

"Options Guide" manual.

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Setting up the server

!CAUTION!

When installing your server, give consideration to the recommendations and safety notes

in the "Safety" booklet.

Set up the server only in its correct orientation. The points to observe are illustrated on the

following pages.

We recommend that you place your device on a surface with good anti-slip qualities. In

view of the multitude of different finishes and varnishes used on furniture, it is possible that

the rubber feet will mark the surface they stand on.

Do not expose the server to extreme environmental conditions (see "Technical data"

chapter). Protect it from dust, moisture and heat.

Provide at least 200 mm of clearance in front of, to the left of, and behind the ventilator

area of the server to ensure adequate ventilation. In order to avoid overheating, do not

cover the ventilation area of the monitor or the server.

Do not place several servers one above the other.

Connect the monitor, mouse and keyboard

The ports for the monitor, mouse, and keyboard are on the rear of the server (see "Ports on the

server" section).

Connecting the monitor

Ê Follow the instructions contained in the monitor manual to prepare the monitor for operation

(e.g. connecting cables).

Ê Plug the data cable into the monitor port of the server.

Ê Depending on the connector, plug the monitor's power cable into either the server (1) or into the

grounded mains outlet (2).

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It is recommended to connect the monitor power cable to the server monitor socket. The

monitor is then switched off automatically when you switch the server off.

The monitor is not switching off with the system if it is directly connected to a grounded

mains outlet. Switch off the monitor with its own ON/OFF button.

!CAUTION!

The monitor power cable may only be connected to the server monitor socket if the

monitor current consumption is smaller than 1,5 A with 240 V or 3 A with 100 V. The

values for the monitor current consumption can be found in the technical data on the

monitor or in the operating manual for the monitor.

Connecting the mouse

Depending on the equipment level selected, your server will be supplied with a PS/2 mouse or a

USB mouse.

Connecting a PS/2 mouse

Ê Connect the PS/2 mouse to the PS/2 mouse port of the server.

Connecting USB mouse

Ê Connect the USB mouse to the USB port of the server.

If you do not attach a mouse at the PS/2 mouse port, you can disable the mouse controlle

in the BIOS Setup in order to free the IRQ12 for a different application.

Connecting a keyboard

Depending on the equipment level selected, your server will be supplied with a standard keyboard or

a USB keyboard.

Connecting standard keyboard

Use the supplied keyboard cable only.

Ê Plug the other end of the keyboard cable (square plug) into the socket on the underside of the

keyboard.

Ê Plug the round plug of the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the server.

Connecting USB keyboard

Use the supplied keyboard cable only.

Ê Plug the other end of the keyboard cable (square plug) into the socket on the underside of the

keyboard.

Ê Insert the rectangular USB plug of the keyboard cable into the USB port of the server.

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Connecting the server to the mains voltage

The server is equipped with a main switch and a wide range power supply. This means that manual

voltage setting is not necessary.

!CAUTION!

The wide-range power supply automatically sets itself to the correct voltage within the

range from 100 V to 240 V.

Ê Ensure that the local mains voltage is within the range of 100 V to 240 V.

Ê Connect the power cable to the server (1).

Ê Plug the power plug into the grounded mains outlet (2).

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Initial switch-on: Software will be installed

If the server is connected to a network, the network protocol is required as well as the user and

server details. Contact your network administrator if you have any questions about these settings.

When you switch on your server for the first time, the supplied software is installed and configured.

You should plan some time for this, as this process must not be interrupted.

!CAUTION!

Once the installation has been started the server must not be switched off!

During installation the server may only be rebooted when you are requested to do so!

Otherwise the installation will be not be performed correctly. If a fault occurs during the

installation, the contents of the hard disk must be completely restored.

You may require the Windows license number during installation. This number is located on a sticker

on your server.

Switching on monitor and server

Ê Switch the monitor on (see the operating manual for the monitor).

Ê Switch your server on. To do this, follow the instructions below.

Additionally to the ON/OFF button on the front, a main switch at the rear of the server is

provided.

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1 = Main switch

2 = ON/OFF button 0 = Server is switched off

I = Server is ready-to-operate

Ê Switch the server on with the main switch at the rear of the server (1).

Ê Press the ON/OFF button on the front of the server (2).

The relevant indicators on the server light (see "Indicators on the server" section).

Configuring the server Preparing for use

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Configuring the server

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

Please make sure that the energy-saving functions are disabled in BIOS Setup during

server operation.

Configuring the SATA RAID controller

The server is equipped with a built-in SATA controller with software RAID 0/1/10 functionality. The

software RAID is configured automatically during system startup. Up to four hard disk drives may be

operated by the controller. Depending on the number of disk drives attached, either a RAID 0 (with

one drive) or a RAID 1 (with two drives) is configured automatically.

You may either configure the RAID before you begin with ServerStart or during configuration with

ServerStart. The ServerStart procedure is recommended.

To configure the RAID, the controller has its own utility:

LSI SATA Software RAID

For further information see the controller manual on the ServerBooks CD (choose

"Controllers" from the menu).

Configuration with ServerStart

With the ServerStart CD provided, you can configure the server and install the operating system in a

convenient manner. The menu-guided configuration includes the server configuration with the SCU

and the SATA RAID controller configuration.

To find out how to operate ServerStart and for further information, refer to the corresponding manual.

If you use ServerStart, you can skip the following sections on how to configure the server and install

the operating system. Continue with section "Connecting external devices".

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Configuration without ServerStart

Configuring the SATA RAID controller

For configuring the RAID controller, see section "Configuring the SATA RAID controller" above.

Configuring the PCI SCSI controller (for accessible drives only)

If your server is fitted with an additional PCI SCSI controller, you must configure it as described in the

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