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FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY RX2530 M1
Upgrade and Maintenance Manual
August 2015
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  • Page 1 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual - English FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY RX2530 M1 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual August 2015...
  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks

    – The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice. – Fujitsu assumes no liability for damages to third party copyrights or other rights arising from the use of any information in this manual. – No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Fujitsu.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 Only for the Japanese market: Shielded LAN cables should be used in this product. Only for the Japanese market: Although described in this manual, some sections do not apply to the Japanese market. These options and routines include: – CSS (Customer Self Service) –...
  • Page 6: Version History

    Version history Issue number Reason for update 1.0 / January 2015 Initial release Fan sponges added, SATA onboard mounting order 2.0 / April 2015 added, new heat sink type added, cable tie for front VGA cable added, iRMC microSD card added Screws list updated;...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......21 Notational conventions ....22 Before you start .
  • Page 8 Contents Disconnecting the server from the mains ... 49 Getting access to the component ....49 4.4.1 Extending the server out of the rack .
  • Page 9 Contents 5.2.4 Enabling Option ROM scan ....83 5.2.5 Verifying and configuring the backup software solution ..84 5.2.6 Resetting the boot retry counter .
  • Page 10 Contents Removing a power supply unit ....109 6.3.1 Preliminary steps ......111 6.3.2 Removing a power supply unit .
  • Page 11 Contents 7.2.9 Replacing the 10 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane ..136 7.2.9.1 Preliminary steps ..... . . 136 7.2.9.2 Removing the SAS expander board .
  • Page 12 Contents Fans ......155 Basic information ..... . . 155 8.1.1 Numbering of the fan modules .
  • Page 13 Contents 9.4.3.2 Removing the defective DynamicLoM module ..186 9.4.3.3 Installing the new DynamicLoM module ... 186 9.4.3.4 Concluding steps ..... . . 186 Expansion cards and riser cards .
  • Page 14 Contents 9.6.2.3 Preparing the FBU ..... 214 9.6.2.4 Installing the FBU ..... . 215 9.6.2.5 Concluding steps .
  • Page 15 Contents 10.4.2 Removing the defective memory module ... . 236 10.4.3 Installing the new memory module ....237 10.4.4 Concluding steps .
  • Page 16 Contents 12.3 Removing the ODD ..... . 268 12.3.1 Preliminary steps ......268 12.3.2 Removing the ODD .
  • Page 17 Contents 13.4.1.2 Removing the front panel on QRL ....286 13.4.1.3 Installing the front panel on QRL ....287 13.4.1.4 Concluding steps .
  • Page 18 Contents 15.3.2.3 Concluding steps ..... . 305 15.3.3 Replacing the UFM ..... . . 306 15.3.3.1 Preliminary steps .
  • Page 19 Contents 15.6.2.2 Removing the iRMC microSD card ... . . 325 15.6.2.3 Concluding steps ..... . . 326 15.6.3 Replacing the iRMC microSD card .
  • Page 20 Contents Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 21: Introduction

    Introduction This Upgrade and Maintenance Manual provides instructions for the following procedures: Upgrading the server configuration by adding optional hardware ● components Upgrading the server configuration by replacing existing hardware ● components with superior ones. Replacing defective hardware components ● This manual focuses on on-site maintenance tasks.
  • Page 22: Notational Conventions

    Introduction Notational conventions The following notational conventions are used in this manual: indicates commands or menu items Text in italics indicates system output fixed font indicates text to be entered by the user semi-bold fixed font "Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters and terms that are being emphasized describes activities that must be performed in the order Ê...
  • Page 23: Before You Start

    The operating manual of your server gives an introduction to server features and provides an overview of available hardware options. Use the Fujitsu ServerView Suite management software and the iRMC web frontend to prepare hardware expansions. ServerView Suite documentation is available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com...
  • Page 24 Japanese market: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/system/ Please contact your local Fujitsu customer service partner for details on how to order expansion kits or spare parts. Use the Fujitsu Illustrated Spares Catalog to identify the required spare part and obtain technical data and order information.
  • Page 25: Classification Of Procedures

    At the beginning of each procedure, the involved unit type is indicated by one of the symbols introduced in this section. Please ask your local Fujitsu service center for more detailed information. 2.1.1 Customer Replaceable Units (CRU)
  • Page 26: Upgrade And Repair Units (Uru)

    Before you start 2.1.2 Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Upgrade and Repair Units are non hot-plug components that can be ordered separately to be installed as options (Upgrade Units) or are available to the customer through customer self service (Repair Units). Server management error messages and diagnostic indicators on the front panel and system board will report defective Upgrade and Repair Units as customer replaceable CSS components.
  • Page 27: Field Replaceable Units (Fru)

    Maintenance procedures involving Field Replaceable Units must be performed exclusively by Fujitsu service personnel or technicians trained by Fujitsu. Please note that unauthorized interference with the system will void the warranty and exempt the manufacturer from all liability. Components that are handled as Field Replaceable Units –...
  • Page 28: Average Task Duration

    Before you start Average task duration Hardware: 10 minutes The average task duration including preliminary and concluding steps is indicated at the beginning of each procedure next to the procedure class. Refer to the following table for an overview of steps taken into account for calculating the average task duration: Step included...
  • Page 29: Tools You Need At Hand

    Before you start Tools you need at hand When preparing the maintenance task, ensure that all required tools are available according to the overview below. You will find a list of required tools at the beginning of each procedure. Screw driver / Bit insert Screw Usage...
  • Page 30 Before you start Screw driver / Bit insert Screw Usage Type Torque Phillips M3 x 4.5 mm UFM nylon PH1 / (+) No. 1 (white) screw 0.06 Nm A3C40109082 Phillips M2.5 x 4 mm PH1 / (+) No. 1 (silver) 0.4 Nm A3C40137316 UNC #4-40...
  • Page 31: Documents You Need At Hand

    For the Japanese market please use the following address: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/ Document Description "Quick Start Hardware - Quick installation poster for initial operation, FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY available online RX2530 M1" leaflet "ServerView Quick Start Guide" Information on initial server setup and " ServerView クイックスタート...
  • Page 32 Management (eLCM)" User Guide Spare parts identification and information system (global market only), available for online use or download (Windows OS) at Illustrated Spares catalog http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com/illustrated_spares or from the CSS component view of the ServerView Operations Manager Glossary available online "Warranty"...
  • Page 33: Important Information

    Important information CAUTION! Before installing and starting up a device, 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 device and endanger the data base. Safety instructions The following safety instructions are also provided in the manual "Safety Notes and Regulations"...
  • Page 34 Important information Wait until the device has acclimatized to room temperature and is absolutely dry before starting it up. Material damage may be caused to the device if this requirement is not observed. Transport the device only in the original packaging or in packaging that ●...
  • Page 35 Important information 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 ●...
  • Page 36 Important information Do not damage or modify internal cables or devices. Doing so may cause a ● device failure, fire, or electric shock and will void the warranty and exempt the manufacturer from all liability. Devices inside the server remain hot after shutdown. Wait for a while after ●...
  • Page 37 Important information Working with CDs/DVDs/BDs and optical drives When working with devices with optical drives, these instructions must be followed. 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.
  • Page 38 Important information 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.
  • Page 39 Important information Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices Modules with electrostatic-sensitive devices are identified by the following sticker: Figure 1: ESD label When you handle components fitted with ESDs, you must always observe the following points: Switch off the system and remove the power plugs from the power outlets ●...
  • Page 40 Important information Transporting the server Only transport the server in its original packaging or in packaging that ● protects it from impacts and jolts. For the Japanese market, transporting the device in its original packaging does not apply. Do not unpack the server until it is at its installation location. ●...
  • Page 41: Energy Star

    Important information ENERGY STAR Products that have been certified compliant with ENERGY STAR and identified as such 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.
  • Page 42: Fcc Class A Compliance Statement

    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.
  • Page 43: Environmental Protection

    Important information 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.
  • Page 44 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 from our recycling center in Paderborn: Fujitsu Technology Solutions Recycling Center D-33106 Paderborn Tel.
  • Page 45: Basic Hardware Procedures

    Basic hardware procedures Using diagnostics information Use the Fujitsu ServerView Suite management software to plan the upgrade or replacement of hardware components. Please refer to the following ServerView Suite topics: – Operation – Maintenance It is recommended to prepare local maintenance tasks using remote diagnostics procedures, as described in the "ServerView Suite Local Service Concept...
  • Page 46: Determining The Error Class

    Basic hardware procedures 4.1.2 Determining the error class The Local Service Concept (LSC) allows you to identify defective server components. Failure events are assigned to one of two error classes: – Global Error events that need to be resolved by maintenance personnel –...
  • Page 47: Locating The Defective Component

    Basic hardware procedures 4.1.3 Locating the defective component After determining the error class by the CSS or Global Error indicators (see section "Determining the error class" on page 46) local diagnostic indicators on the system board, HDD modules and power supply units (only slide-in units) allow you to identify the defective component.
  • Page 48: Shutting Down The Server

    Basic hardware procedures Shutting down the server CAUTION! For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important information" on page This step is only required when upgrading or replacing non-hot plug components. Ê Inform the system administrator that the server will be shut down and put offline.
  • Page 49: Disconnecting The Server From The Mains

    Basic hardware procedures Disconnecting the server from the mains Figure 2: Unlocking the cable clamp of a power supply unit Ê Press the cable clamp down until it disengages (1). Ê Open the cable clamp (2). Ê Disconnect the power cord from the power supply unit and remove it from cable clamp.
  • Page 50: Extending The Server Out Of The Rack

    Basic hardware procedures 4.4.1 Extending the server out of the rack CAUTION! Use the anti-tilt plate to prevent the rack from tipping when installing ● the rack. Pulling the server out of the rack without having installed the anti-tilt plate may cause the rack to tip over. Be careful not to pinch fingers or clothes when sliding out the server ●...
  • Page 51: Removing The Server From The Rack

    Basic hardware procedures 4.4.2 Removing the server from the rack In most cases maintenance tasks can be performed while the server is extended from the rack. However, depending on accessibility or security guidelines, it may make sense to completely remove the server from the rack cabinet for maintenance purposes.
  • Page 52 Basic hardware procedures Figure 4: Removing the server from the rack Ê Release the locking bars on both telescopic rails (1). Ê Lift the server out of the telescopic rails (2) and place it on an even surface. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 53: Removing The Top Covers

    Basic hardware procedures 4.4.3 Removing the top covers Removing the housing cover Figure 5: Removing the housing cover Ê Push green touch points inside (1). Ê Push the housing cover as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow (2). Ê...
  • Page 54: Reassembling

    Basic hardware procedures Reassembling CAUTION! Before attaching the covers, make sure no unnecessary parts or tools ● are left inside the server. The top cover must be replaced as soon as possible for purposes of ● cooling, to comply with EMC regulations (regulations regarding electromagnetic compatibility) and to prevent fires.
  • Page 55 Basic hardware procedures Figure 8: Attaching the fan cover (B) Ê Push the fan cover as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow. Installing the housing cover Figure 9: Attaching the housing cover (A) Ê Place the housing cover on the server. Notice the recesses (see circles). CAUTION! Take care that all cables are inside the chassis.
  • Page 56 Basic hardware procedures Figure 10: Attaching the housing cover (B) Ê Push the housing cover as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow until it clicks in. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 57: Mounting The Server In The Rack

    Basic hardware procedures 4.5.2 Mounting the server in the rack CAUTION! At least two people are needed to position the server on the rack rails. (For the Japanese market, please refer to " 安全上のご注意 ".) For configurations below 32 kg: At least two people are needed to lift the server into the rack cabinet.
  • Page 58 Basic hardware procedures Figure 11: Inserting the server into the telescopic rails Ê Fully extend the telescopic rails until they lock in place (1). The telescopic rails must click into place so that they can no longer be moved. Ê At a slight angle, lower the server onto the rear mounting point on the telescopic rails (2).
  • Page 59: Sliding The Server Into The Rack

    Basic hardware procedures 4.5.3 Sliding the server into the rack Figure 12: Sliding the server into the rack Ê Release the locking mechanism of both rails (1). Ê Push the server as far as it will go into the rack (2) until the quick-release levers engage (3).
  • Page 60: Connecting The Server To The Mains

    Basic hardware procedures Connecting the server to the mains CAUTION! The server supports a mains voltage in the range of 100 V - 240 V. You may only operate the server if its rated voltage range corresponds to the local mains voltage. Ê...
  • Page 61: Switching On The Server

    Basic hardware procedures Switching on the server CAUTION! Before switching on the server, make sure the top cover is closed. In ● order to comply with applicable EMC regulations (regulations on electromagnetic compatibility) and satisfy cooling requirements, the server must not run while the top cover is removed. For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important ●...
  • Page 62: Handling Riser Modules

    Basic hardware procedures Handling riser modules 4.8.1 Removing a riser module Figure 14: Numbering riser modules Riser module 1, offers slot 1 and slot 2 Riser module 2, offers slot 3 Riser module 3, offers slot 4 As an option, a full height riser module can be installed. In this case the slot 3 is not available and slot 4 can be equipped with a full height expansion card.
  • Page 63: Installing A Riser Module

    Basic hardware procedures Figure 15: Removing a riser module (example riser module 3) Ê If necessary, disconnect cables from the other components. Ê Carefully pull out the corresponding riser module upward. 4.8.2 Installing a riser module Figure 16: Installing a riser module (example riser module 3) Ê...
  • Page 64 Basic hardware procedures CAUTION! Valid for the full height riser module: Make sure that the EMC springs make contact correctly (see close-ups). Figure 17: Installing the full height riser module Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 65: Handling Fan Sponges

    Basic hardware procedures Handling fan sponges Newer systems can be equipped with two fan sponges. The fan sponges must be removed for cabling purposes. fan sponge 1 fan sponge 2 Figure 18: Position fan sponges Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 66: Removing The Fan Sponges

    Basic hardware procedures 4.9.1 Removing the fan sponges Figure 19: Removing the fan sponge 1 Figure 20: Removing the fan sponge 2 Ê Carefully pull out the fan sponges upward. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 67: Installing The Fan Sponges

    Basic hardware procedures 4.9.2 Installing the fan sponges Figure 21: Installing the fan sponge 1 Figure 22: Installing the fan sponge 2 Ê Insert the fan sponges on the chassis sides. The recesses of the chassis must be uncovered (see circles). Ê...
  • Page 68: Handling Cpu Air Guides

    Basic hardware procedures 4.10 Handling CPU air guides 4.10.1 Removing the CPU air guides Figure 23: Removing the CPU air guides Ê Only for air guide on CPU 2: pull the hook of the extension out of the bracket on the PSU cage (see close-up). Ê...
  • Page 69: Installing The Cpu Air Guides

    Basic hardware procedures 4.10.2 Installing the CPU air guides Figure 24: Installing the CPU air guides Ê Carefully place the CPU air guides on the CPUs. Notice the hooks fit over the cant of the fan cage (see close-up). Ê Only for air guide on CPU 2: insert the hook of the extension in the bracket on the PSU cage (see close-up).
  • Page 70 Basic hardware procedures Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 71: Basic Software Procedures

    Basic software procedures Starting the maintenance task 5.1.1 Suspending BitLocker functionality BitLocker Drive Encryption provides protection for operating system and data drives by encrypting the contents and requiring users to authenticate their credentials to access the information. In the scenario described here, BitLocker uses the compatible Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to detect if the computer's startup process has been modified from its original state.
  • Page 72: Disabling Svom Boot Watchdog Functionality

    For further information on how to suspend BitLocker drive encryption, please refer to the Microsoft TechNet library at http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc731549.aspx. Fujitsu service partners will find additional information (also available in Japanese) on the Fujitsu Extranet web pages. 5.1.2 Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality The ServerView Operations Manager boot watchdog determines whether the server boots within a preset time frame.
  • Page 73: Configuring Boot Watchdog Settings

    Basic software procedures Ê Under Boot Watchdog, you can obtain detailed information about the current watchdog status, time out intervals and actions that are triggered if watchdog time outs are exceeded. For detailed information on BIOS settings, refer to the corresponding BIOS Setup Utility reference manual.
  • Page 74: Removing Backup And Optical Disk Media

    For further information on "forcible" tape ejection, please refer to the "Tape Facts" pages available to Fujitsu service partners from the following https address: https://partners.ts.fujitsu.com/com/service/ps/Servers/PRIMERGY/Pages/ TapeFacts.aspx...
  • Page 75: Verifying And Configuring The Backup Software Solution

    Procedures may differ depending on the backup software. For details, refer to the dedicated documentation provided separately. Further information on suitable backup software solutions and related documentation is available to Fujitsu service partners from the Fujitsu Extranet pages. 5.1.5 Note on server maintenance in a Multipath I/O...
  • Page 76 Basic software procedures Ê Burn the image to a DVD. Ê In order to create a bootable USB stick, please proceed as described in the "Local System Update for PRIMERGY Servers" user guide. Ê Before using the ServerView Update DVD or USB stick in an offline environment, properly shut down the server and disconnect all external I/O connections (like LAN, FC or SAS cables) from the system.
  • Page 77 Basic software procedures Using PrimeCollect To start PrimeCollect, proceed as follows: Ê Before using PrimeCollect in an offline environment, properly shut down the server and disconnect all external I/O connections (like LAN, FC or SAS cables) from the system. Only keep mouse, keyboard, video cable and AC power cord connected.
  • Page 78: Switching On The Id Indicator

    Basic software procedures 5.1.6 Switching on the ID indicator When working in a datacenter environment, switch on the ID indicator on the front and rear connector panels of the server for easy identification. For further information, refer to section "Locating the defective server" on page 45 or to the "ServerView Suite Local Service Concept (LSC)"...
  • Page 79: Completing The Maintenance Task

    (global market) http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/downloads/ (Japanese market) Fujitsu does not assume responsibility for any damage done to the server or for the loss of any data resulting from BIOS updates. 5.2.1.1 Updating or recovering the system board BIOS BIOS flash procedure Ê...
  • Page 80 Ê Press the Power On / Off button. The system starts the POST process. In iRMC recovery mode, the “FUJITSU” logo does not show up. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 81: Verifying System Information Backup / Restore

    Basic software procedures Ê The system will detect the USB stick. If the BIOS cannot identify the USB stick, the pop-up message Failed to boot for Emergency flash. Please Reset now. will show up in the center of the screen. Ê...
  • Page 82: Updating Raid Controller Firmware

    "Local System Update for PRIMERGY Servers" user guide Using the flash tool The latest firmware files are available as ASPs (Autonomous Support Packages) for Windows or as DOS tools from the Fujitsu support web pages at: (global market) http://ts.fujitsu.com/support/ http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/downloads/ (Japanese market) Ê...
  • Page 83: Enabling Option Rom Scan

    Basic software procedures Ê Select the desired component type (e.g. SAS RAID). Ê Select your controller from the device list to expand a compilation of available drivers and firmware. Ê Select the desired file and click Download for further instructions. 5.2.4 Enabling Option ROM scan In order to configure an expansion card that has been installed or replaced, the...
  • Page 84: Verifying And Configuring The Backup Software Solution

    Procedures may differ depending on the backup software. For details, refer to the dedicated documentation provided separately. Further information on suitable backup software solutions and related documentation is available to Fujitsu service partners from the Fujitsu Extranet pages. Re-enabling backup drives...
  • Page 85: Viewing The Boot Retry Counter

    Basic software procedures 5.2.6.1 Viewing the boot retry counter The current boot retry counter status is available in the BIOS: Ê Enter the BIOS. Ê Select the Server Mgmt menu. Ê Under Boot Retry Counter the current number of remaining boot attempts is displayed.
  • Page 86: Resetting The Error Status After Replacing Memory Modules Or Processors

    Basic software procedures Ê If more than one server is managed in SVOM, select the target server and click Next. Ê From the Server Configuration menu pane, choose Restart Options. Ê Under Reboot Retries, specify the maximum number of boot attempts (0 to 7) in the Default for reboot tries field.
  • Page 87 Using ServerView Maintenance Tools (Windows only) Ê Launch the ServerView Maintenance Tools: – Windows Server 2008 R2 and below: Start > (All) Programs > Fujitsu > ServerView Suite > Agents > Maintenance Tools – Windows Server 2012 and above: Start > Apps > Fujitsu > Maintenance Tools Ê...
  • Page 88: Processors

    Using ServerView Maintenance Tools (Windows only) Ê Launch the ServerView Maintenance Tools: – Windows Server 2008 R2 and below: Start > (All) Programs > Fujitsu > ServerView Suite > Agents > Maintenance Tools – Windows Server 2012 and above: Start > Apps > Fujitsu > Maintenance Tools Ê...
  • Page 89: Enabling Svom Boot Watchdog Functionality

    Basic software procedures To identify the cabinet number, enter the following command: /usr/sbin/eecdcp -c oc=E204 parameters are "0" for CPU 1 and "1" for CPU 2. Ê If the error status cannot be reset with the method above, please use the following procedure for resetting the error counter of all processors: Ê...
  • Page 90: Enabling Replaced Components In The System Bios

    Basic software procedures Ê Save your changes and exit the BIOS. For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, refer to the corresponding BIOS Setup Utility reference manual. Configuring boot watchdog settings using the iRMC web frontend Ê...
  • Page 91: Verifying The Memory Mode

    Basic software procedures 5.2.10 Verifying the memory mode If a memory module fails, the server will reboot and the defective module will be disabled. As a result, the current operation mode (e.g. Mirrored Channel mode) may no longer be available due to a lack of identical memory module pairs. In this case, the operation mode will automatically revert to Independent Channel Mode.
  • Page 92: Viewing And Clearing The System Event Log (Sel)

    Basic software procedures Ê Select the Main menu. Ê Under System Time and System Date specify the correct time and date. By default, the system time set in the BIOS is RTC (Real Time Clock) local time. If your IT infrastructure relies on universally accepted time standards, set the System Time to UTC (Universal Time, Coordinated) instead.
  • Page 93: Clearing The Sel

    Basic software procedures may have to log on to the server beforehand. The status of the component will then be reset to ok. To see the new status you must refresh the Driver Monitor view with Refresh. For detailed information on how to view and sort the SEL using ServerView Operations Manager, refer to the "ServerView Operations Manager - Server Management"...
  • Page 94 Basic software procedures In order to prevent communication problems, it is necessary to update the changed MAC address stored in the related ifcfg-eth definition file. To update the MAC address, proceed as follows: Procedures may differ depending on your Linux OS or the definition file on the client system.
  • Page 95: Resuming Bitlocker Functionality

    For further information on how to resume BitLocker drive encryption, please refer to the Microsoft TechNet library at http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc731549.aspx. Fujitsu service partners will find additional information (also available in Japanese) on the Fujitsu Extranet web pages. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 96: Performing A Raid Array Rebuild

    Basic software procedures 5.2.15 Performing a RAID array rebuild After replacing a hard disk drive that has been combined into a RAID array, RAID rebuild will be performed completely unattended as a background process. Ê Ensure that the RAID array rebuild has started normally. Wait until the progress bar has reached at least one percent.
  • Page 97: Looking Up Wwn Addresses

    Basic software procedures Ê Under Network Inventory, you will find detailed information on each network controller in the managed PRIMERGY server, including its MAC address. This information is only available with the iRMC S4 or above. Only network controllers supporting the Command Line Protocol (CLP) will be displayed.
  • Page 98: Using The Chassis Id Prom Tool

    After replacing the Chassis ID EPROM, system information has to be entered using the Chassis ID Prom tool. The tool and further instructions are available to maintenance personnel from the Fujitsu Technology Solutions Extranet: https://partners.ts.fujitsu.com/com/service/ps/Servers/PRIMERGY/ Ê Select your PRIMERGY system from the main area of the page.
  • Page 99: Configuring Lan Teaming

    Basic software procedures 5.2.18 Configuring LAN teaming Use ServerView Operations Manager to obtain detailed information on existing LAN teams: Ê In ServerView Operations Manager Single System View select System Status from the Information / Operation menu. Ê Under Network Interfaces select LAN Teaming. Ê...
  • Page 100: Switching Off The Id Indicator

    Basic software procedures 5.2.19 Switching off the ID indicator Press the ID button on the front panel, or use the iRMC web frontend or ServerView Operations Manager to switch off the ID indicator after the maintenance task has been concluded successfully. For further information, refer to section "Locating the defective server"...
  • Page 101 Basic software procedures Executing the fan test via ServerView Operations Manager Ê Open the ServerView Operations Manager and log in. Ê Under Administration select Server Configuration. Ê In the hierarchy tree of the Server list tab, select the server to be configured. Ê...
  • Page 102 Basic software procedures Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 103: Power Supply

    Power supply Safety notes CAUTION! Do not disassemble the power supply unit. Doing so may cause ● electric shock. Areas around the power supply unit may remain extremely hot after ● shutdown. After shutting down the server, wait for hot components to cool down before removing the power supply unit.
  • Page 104: Basic Information

    Power supply Basic information The server can be equipped with up to two power supply units that automatically adjust to any mains voltage in the range of 100 V - 240 V. For 800 W Titanium power supply unit: Mains input voltage range: 200 V – 240 V In its basic configuration, the server is equipped with one power supply unit.
  • Page 105: Power Supply Unit Configurations

    Power supply 6.1.1 Power supply unit configurations Figure 27: Types of power supply units Power class Number in figure Power item 450 W Platinum 800 W Platinum 800 W Titanium All different power supply units can be installed, removed or replaced in the same way.
  • Page 106: Installing A Power Supply Unit

    Power supply Installing a power supply unit Customer Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (CRU) Tools: tool-less 6.2.1 Preliminary steps No steps needed. 6.2.2 Removing the dummy cover Figure 28: Removing a dummy cover Ê Press in on both release latches (1) and remove the dummy cover (2). CAUTION! Keep the dummy cover for future use.
  • Page 107: Installing A Power Supply Unit

    Power supply 6.2.3 Installing a power supply unit Figure 29: Folding up the handle Ê Push the handle of the power supply unit halfway upward in the direction of the arrow. Figure 30: Installing the power supply unit Ê Push the power supply unit into its bay (1) as far as it will go until the locking latch snaps in place.
  • Page 108: Concluding Steps

    Power supply Figure 31: Installing the cable tie Ê Push the cable tie into the corresponding hole until it clicks in. 6.2.4 Concluding steps "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 60 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 109: Removing A Power Supply Unit

    Power supply Removing a power supply unit Customer Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (CRU) Tools: tool-less Note for servers using CMA (Cable Management Arm) Regarding of removing power supply units, additional tasks are needed, due to an interference between CMA stopper and the power supply units. Figure 32: Unlocking the CMA stopper Ê...
  • Page 110 Power supply Figure 33: Removing the CMA stopper Ê Remove the CMA stopper with the mounted crossbar. Ê Hold the CMA stopper, the crossbar and the CMA including cables in the one hand. Figure 34: Removing the power supply unit Ê...
  • Page 111: Preliminary Steps

    Power supply 6.3.1 Preliminary steps Ê Only when replacing a power supply unit in a non-redundant configuration: "Shutting down the server" on page 48 6.3.2 Removing a power supply unit Ê Remove the power cord from the dedicated power supply unit as described in section "Disconnecting the server from the mains"...
  • Page 112: Installing The Dummy Cover

    Power supply 6.3.3 Installing the dummy cover Figure 36: Installing the dummy cover Ê Insert the dummy cover into the empty bay with the impressed arrow symbol facing to the top (see circle). Ensure that the upper rear cant of the dummy cover fits under the PSU cage. Ê...
  • Page 113: Replacing A Power Supply Unit

    Power supply Replacing a power supply unit Customer Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (CRU) Tools: tool-less CAUTION! When replacing a power supply unit in a non-redundant PSU ● configuration, the server must be switched off first. Replace the power supply unit after specifying the one that breaks ●...
  • Page 114: Preliminary Steps

    Power supply 6.4.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page 45 Ê "Locating the defective component" on page 47 Ê Ê Check which power supply unit is defective. A power supply unit is defective when the indicator (1) in figure 268 lights orange.
  • Page 115: Hard Disk Drives / Solid State Drives

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Safety notes CAUTION! The hard disk drive or solid state drive must not be removed from the ● installation frame by anyone except a service technician. The HDD/SSD modules (drives) must all be marked clearly so that ●...
  • Page 116: Basic Information

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Basic information The hard disk drives or solid state drives which can be ordered for your server are supplied already mounted in an installation frame so that defective drives can be replaced and new drives can be added during operation. The hard disk drive or solid state drive and the installation frame together make up the HDD module or SSD module.
  • Page 117: Inch Hdd/Ssd Configurations

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 2.5-inch HDD/SSD configurations 7.2.1 Equipping the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD bays – Solid state drives (SSDs) are always equipped before installing hard disk drives. – If only one HDD/SSD module is installed, the HDD/SSD module will be installed in position 1.
  • Page 118: Configuration With Up To Eight Hdd/Ssd Modules

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives The HDD/SSD numbering as listed in the ServerView RAID Manager differs from the HDD mounting order: Position Logical drive number ServerView RAID Manager display name Vendor Product (0) Vendor Product (1) Vendor Product (2) Vendor Product (3) 7.2.3 Configuration with up to eight HDD/SSD modules...
  • Page 119 Hard disk drives / solid state drives The mounting order was changed along with the HDD option addition. The HDD/SSD mounting order of the server that is operating now need not be changed. Figure 41: Mounting order with up to eight HDD/SSD bays - models since August 2015 The configuration rules described are necessary in order to obtain optimum performance values and to ensure proper functionality of the system.
  • Page 120: Configuration With Up To 10 Hdd/Ssd Modules

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives With RAID controller: Position Logical drive number ServerView RAID Manager display name Vendor Product (0) Vendor Product (1) Vendor Product (2) Vendor Product (3) Vendor Product (4) Vendor Product (5) Vendor Product (6) Vendor Product (7) 7.2.4 Configuration with up to 10 HDD/SSD modules...
  • Page 121 Hard disk drives / solid state drives HDD/SSD naming scheme (no PCIe-SSDs) Figure 44: Naming scheme with up to ten 2.5-inch HDDs/SSDs The HDD/SSD numbering as listed in the ServerView RAID Manager differs from the HDD/SSD mounting order: Position Logical drive number ServerView RAID Manager display name Vendor Product (0) Vendor Product (1)
  • Page 122 Hard disk drives / solid state drives HDD/SSD naming scheme (with PCIe-SSDs) In the configuration with up to 10 HDD/SSD modules, the first four HDD bays can be equipped with PCIe-SSDs, if a PCIe switch has been installed. PCIe-SSD HDD/SSD Figure 45: Naming scheme with up to four PCIe-SSDs Logical drive ServerView RAID Manager display name...
  • Page 123: Installing 2.5-Inch Hdd/Ssd Modules

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.5 Installing 2.5-inch HDD/SSD modules Customer Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (CRU) Tools: tool-less 7.2.5.1 Preliminary steps Ê Locate the correct drive bay as described in section "2.5-inch HDD/SSD configurations" on page 117. 7.2.5.2 Removing a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD dummy module In configuration with only one 4 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane dummy locks...
  • Page 124: Installing A 2.5-Inch Hdd/Ssd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 47: Removing a 2.5-inch dummy module Ê Press both tabs together (1) and pull the dummy module out of its bay (2). CAUTION! Save the dummy module for future use. Always replace dummy modules into unused HDD/SSD bays to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.
  • Page 125: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 49: Installing the 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module Ê Insert the HDD/SSD module into a drive bay and carefully push back as far as it will go (1). Ê Close the locking lever to lock the hard disk drive in place (2). 7.2.5.4 Concluding steps "Performing a RAID array rebuild"...
  • Page 126: Removing 2.5-Inch Hdd/Ssd Modules

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.6 Removing 2.5-inch HDD/SSD modules Customer Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (CRU) Tools: tool-less 7.2.6.1 Preliminary steps Ê If the HDD/SSD module to be removed is combined into a RAID array, please proceed as follows: RAID level Procedure Only remove an HDD module combined in a RAID 0 array if defective.
  • Page 127: Removing A 2.5-Inch Hdd/Ssd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.6.2 Removing a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module Ê Pinch the green locking clips and open the locking lever (see figure 48). Ê Pull the HDD/SSD module out a few centimeters. Ê Wait about 30 seconds to allow the hard disk drive to spin down. This is not necessary when removing a solid state drive.
  • Page 128: Replacing A 2.5-Inch Hdd/Ssd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.7 Replacing a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module Customer Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (CRU) Tools: tool-less CAUTION! Only remove an HDD/SSD module during operation if the drive is not ● currently being accessed. Observe the indicators for the corresponding HDD/SSD modules, see section "Indicators on the hot-plug HDD/SSD module"...
  • Page 129: Installing The New 2.5-Inch Hdd/Ssd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.7.3 Installing the new 2.5-inch HDD/SSD module Ê Install the HDD/SSD module as described in section "Installing 2.5-inch HDD/SSD modules" on page 123. 7.2.7.4 Concluding steps "Performing a RAID array rebuild" on page 96 Ê...
  • Page 130: Removing The Defective 4 X 2.5-Inch Hdd Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.8.2 Removing the defective 4 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane For configurations with up to four 2.5-inch HDDs/SSDs, please refer to: section "Left side 4 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane (A3C40157852)" on page 130. For configurations with up to eight 2.5-inch HDDs/SSDs, please refer to: section "Left side 4 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane (A3C40157852)"...
  • Page 131 Hard disk drives / solid state drives If applicable, remove the OOB cable from the HDD backplane, too. Figure 52: Connecting the OOB cable - one HDD backplane Figure 53: Connecting the OOB cable - two HDD backplanes Connector left side HDD backplane Connector right side HDD backplane Connector system board Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 132 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 54: Removing the 4 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane Ê Pull the HDD backplane upward until the six hooks disengage (see circles). Ê Take out the HDD backplane. Right side 4 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane (A3C40157828) Figure 55: Removing the 4 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane Ê...
  • Page 133: Installing The New 4 X 2.5-Inch Hdd Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.8.3 Installing the new 4 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane For configurations with up to four 2.5-inch HDDs/SSDs, please refer to: section "Left side 4 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane (A3C40157852)" on page 133. For configurations with up to eight 2.5-inch HDDs/SSDs, please refer to: section "Left side 4 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane (A3C40157852)"...
  • Page 134 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 57: Connecting the cables to the ODD and the 4 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane Ê If applicable, push the ODD in its bay until the ODD latch engages (see orange arrow). Ê Connect the following cables to the ODD and the HDD backplane: –...
  • Page 135: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Right side 4 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane (A3C40157828) Figure 58: Installing the 4 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane Ê Position the HDD backplane on the four hooks (see circles). Ê Push the HDD backplane downward. Make sure that the lower cant of the HDD backplane fits in the guides (A).
  • Page 136: Replacing The 10 X 2.5-Inch Hdd Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.9 Replacing the 10 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 15 minutes (FRU) Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver (for removing/installing SAS expander board) 7.2.9.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page 45 Ê...
  • Page 137: Removing The Sas Expander Board

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.9.2 Removing the SAS expander board Figure 60: Disconnecting power cable from the HDD backplane Ê Disconnect the power cable from the HDD backplane. Figure 61: Disconnecting SAS cables Ê Disconnect the two SAS cables from the SAS expander board. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 138 Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 62: Removing the SAS expander board (A) Ê Remove the two screws (see circles). Figure 63: Removing the SAS expander board (B) Ê Get the SAS expander board out of the two connectors of the HDD backplane and remove it.
  • Page 139: Removing The Defective 10 X 2.5-Inch Hdd Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.9.3 Removing the defective 10 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane Figure 64: Removing the 10 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane Ê Pull the HDD backplane upward until the six hooks disengage (see circles). Ê Take out the HDD backplane. 7.2.9.4 Installing the new 10 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane Figure 65: Installing the 10 x 2.5-inch HDD backplane...
  • Page 140: Installing The Sas Expander Board

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.9.5 Installing the SAS expander board Figure 66: Installing the SAS expander board (A) Ê Insert the SAS expander board into the two connectors of the HDD backplane. CAUTION! Lift up the SAS expander board while inserting it in order to prevent the components to be damaged by the stand-offs of the chassis.
  • Page 141: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives MLC 2 MLC 1 Figure 68: Connecting SAS cables Ê Connect the two SAS cables to the SAS expander board: – (1) from SAS controller connector MLC1 to SAS expander board – (2) from SAS controller connector MLC2 to SAS expander board Figure 69: Connecting power cable to the HDD backplane Ê...
  • Page 142: Replacing The Sas Expander Board

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives "Reassembling" on page 54 Ê "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 60 Ê "Switching on the server" on page 61 Ê 7.2.10 Replacing the SAS expander board Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (FRU) Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No.
  • Page 143: Upgrading Configuration From Up To Four To Up To Eight 2.5-Inch Hdds/Ssds

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.2.11 Upgrading configuration from up to four to up to eight 2.5-inch HDDs/SSDs Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less CAUTION! All data on all HDDs/SSDs in the array will be lost! Be sure to back up your data before deleting a RAID array.
  • Page 144: Installing Additional Hdd/Ssd Modules

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Ê Connect the SAS cables: The shorter SAS cable connected to HDD backplane (A3C40157828) to connector "MLC1" of the dual-channel RAID controller (1) or to connector "MLC SATA1-4" of the system board The longer SAS cable connected to HDD backplane (A3C40157852) to connector "MLC2"...
  • Page 145: Inch Hdd Configurations

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 3.5-inch HDD configurations 7.3.1 Equipping the 3.5-inch HDD bays – If only one HDD module is installed, the HDD module will be installed in the left bay (seen from the front) and dummy modules must be installed in the free bays.
  • Page 146: Installing 3.5-Inch Hdd Modules

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.2 Installing 3.5-inch HDD modules Customer Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (CRU) Tools: tool-less 7.3.2.1 Preliminary steps Ê Locate the correct drive bay as described in section "3.5-inch HDD configurations" on page 145. 7.3.2.2 Removing a 3.5-inch HDD dummy module Figure 73: Removing a 3.5-inch dummy module...
  • Page 147: Installing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.2.3 Installing a 3.5-inch HDD module Figure 74: Opening the 3.5-inch HDD module locking lever Ê Pinch the green locking clip (1) and open the locking lever (2). Figure 75: Installing the 3.5-inch HDD module Ê...
  • Page 148: Removing 3.5-Inch Hdd Modules

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.3 Removing 3.5-inch HDD modules Customer Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (CRU) Tools: tool-less 7.3.3.1 Preliminary steps Ê If the HDD module to be removed is combined into a RAID array, please proceed as follows: RAID level Procedure Only remove an HDD module combined in a RAID 0 array if defective.
  • Page 149: Removing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.3.2 Removing a 3.5-inch HDD module Ê Pinch the green locking clips and open the locking lever (see figure 74). Ê Pull the HDD module out a few centimeters. Ê Wait about 30 seconds to allow the hard disk drive to spin down. This period is necessary for the RAID controller to recognize that an HDD module has been removed and for the hard disk drive to come to a stop.
  • Page 150: Replacing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.4 Replacing a 3.5-inch HDD module Customer Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (CRU) Tools: tool-less CAUTION! Only remove an HDD module during operation if the drive is not ● currently being accessed. Observe the indicators on the HDD module, see section "Indicators on the hot-plug HDD/SSD module"...
  • Page 151: Removing The Defective 3.5-Inch Hdd Module

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.4.2 Removing the defective 3.5-inch HDD module Ê Remove the HDD module as described in section "Removing a 3.5-inch HDD module" on page 149. 7.3.4.3 Installing the new 3.5-inch HDD module Ê Install the HDD module as described in section "Installing a 3.5-inch HDD module"...
  • Page 152: Removing The Defective 3.5-Inch Hdd Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives 7.3.5.2 Removing the defective 3.5-inch HDD backplane Figure 77: Disconnecting the cables Ê Disconnect all cables from the HDD backplane (see blue circles). If applicable, remove the OOB cable from the HDD backplane, too. Figure 78: Connecting the OOB cable Connector HDD backplane Connector system board...
  • Page 153: Installing The New 3.5-Inch Hdd Backplane

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 79: Removing the 3.5-inch HDD backplane Ê Pull the HDD backplane upward until the three hooks disengage (see circles). Ê Take out the HDD backplane. 7.3.5.3 Installing the new 3.5-inch HDD backplane Figure 80: Installing the 3.5-inch HDD backplane Ê...
  • Page 154: Concluding Steps

    Hard disk drives / solid state drives Figure 81: Connecting the cables to the 3.5-inch HDD backplane Ê Connect the following cables to the HDD backplane: – SAS/SATA data cable: (1), (2), (4), (5) to connectors "P1", "P2", "P3", "P4" according to the length (6) plug P6 to connector "SGPIO"...
  • Page 155: Fans

    Fans Safety notes CAUTION! Do not damage or modify internal cables or devices. Doing so may ● cause a device failure, fire, or electric shock. Devices inside the server remain hot after shutdown. Wait for a while ● after shutdown before installing or removing internal options. The circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed ●...
  • Page 156: Numbering Of The Fan Modules

    Fans 8.1.1 Numbering of the fan modules Figure 82: Numbering of the fan modules CPU 1 fan 1/2 CPU 2 fan 9/10 CPU 1 fan 3/4 CPU 2 fan 11/12 CPU 1 fan 5/6 CPU 2 fan 13/14 CPU 1 fan 7/8 CPU 2 fan 15/16 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 157 Fans In single CPU configurations the bays 5, 6, 7and 8 are equipped with sponges. Figure 83: Fan bays with sponges Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 158: Replacing A Defective Fan Module

    Fans Replacing a defective fan module Customer Replaceable Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (CRU) Tools: tool-less 8.2.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page 45 Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 49 Ê "Locating the defective component" on page 47 Ê...
  • Page 159: Installing The New Fan Module

    Fans 8.2.3 Installing the new fan module Figure 85: Installing the fan module (A) Ê Insert the fan module in the fan bay. Notice the right position of the rubber pins and the fan connector. Figure 86: Installing the fan module (B) Ê...
  • Page 160: Concluding Steps

    Fans 8.2.4 Concluding steps "Reassembling" on page 54 Ê "Performing a fan test after replacing a defective fan" on page 100 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 161: Expansion Cards And Backup Units

    Expansion cards and backup units Safety notes CAUTION! Do not damage or modify internal cables or devices. Doing so may ● cause a device failure, fire, or electric shock. Devices and components inside the server remain hot after ● shutdown. After shutting down the server, wait for hot components to cool down before installing or removing internal options.
  • Page 162: Basic Information

    Expansion cards and backup units Basic information 9.1.1 Equipping the PCIe slots Slot 4 USB 1 Slot riser card / slot 4 SATA Micro iRMC Slot LoM modules USB 2 SERIAL 1 USB 3 PWR3 Management SATA 6 Slot riser card / slot 3 Slot 3 SATA SATA...
  • Page 163 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 88: Numbering riser modules Riser module Slot offered Type Description Riser module 1 Slot 1 PCIe Gen3 x8 Low-profile slot, maximum length 167.65 mm (6.6 inch); dedicated slot for modular RAID controller Slot 2 PCIe Gen3 x4 Low-profile slot, maximum length (mech.
  • Page 164 (Cluster) Vendor Description (Softwarepool) Order No. Adapter Slot#1 Slot#2 Slot#3 Slot#4 Dynamic LOM Adapter Fujitsu PLAN EM 2 x 1GB T S26361-F5302-E201 Technology Solutions Fujitsu PLAN EM 4 x 1GB T S26361-F5302-E401 Technology Solutions Fujitsu PLAN EM 2 x 10GB T...
  • Page 165: Equipping The Slot For Dynamiclom Modules

    The list may be changed due to new controllers. For the latest information of the installing order, refer to your server’s hardware configurator available online at the following address: for the global market: http://ts.fujitsu.com/products/standard_servers/index.htm for the Japanese market: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/system/ 9.1.2...
  • Page 166: Plan Em 2X 1Gb T

    Expansion cards and backup units When replacing network controllers, network configuration settings in the operating system will be lost and replaced by default values. This applies to all static IP address and LAN teaming configurations. 9.1.2.1 PLAN EM 2x 1GB T Figure 91: DynamicLoM module D3245 P0:xxxx xxxx xxx0 P1:xxxx xxxx xxx1...
  • Page 167: Plan Em 4X 1Gb T

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.1.2.2 PLAN EM 4x 1GB T Figure 93: DynamicLoM module D3255 P2:xxxx xxxx xxx2(6,A,E) P3:xxxx xxxx xxx3(7,B,F) P0:xxxx xxxx xxx0(4,8,C) P1:xxxx xxxx xxx1(5,9,D) Figure 94: MAC labels for D3255 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 168: Plan Em 2X 10 Gb Sfp

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.1.2.3 PLAN EM 2x 10 GB SFP Figure 95: DynamicLoM module D3265 P0:xxxx xxxx xxx0 - 7 P1:xxxx xxxx xxx8 - F Figure 96: MAC label D3265 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 169: Plan Em 2X 10 Gb T

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.1.2.4 PLAN EM 2x 10 GB T Figure 97: DynamicLoM module D3275 P0:xxxx xxxx xxx0 - 7 P1:xxxx xxxx xxx8 - F Figure 98: MAC label D3275 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 170: Handling Slot Brackets

    Expansion cards and backup units Handling slot brackets 9.2.1 Installing a slot bracket Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Use the low profile bracket perforated for the Modular RAID controllers based on LSI MegaRAID.
  • Page 171 Expansion cards and backup units Example network adapter D2755 Figure 100: Placing the slot bracket - D2755 Ê Place the controller on the mounting tabs on the slot bracket (1). Ê Carefully shift the slot bracket towards the controller until the plug shells engage with the cut-outs in the slot bracket connector panel (2).
  • Page 172: Removing A Slot Bracket

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 102: Assembled network adapter D2755 9.2.2 Removing a slot bracket Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 9.2.2.1 Removing the slot bracket Ê Remove the two screws. Ê...
  • Page 173: Handling Sfp+ Transceiver Modules

    Expansion cards and backup units Handling SFP+ transceiver modules For Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) configurations, the ethernet server adapter is equipped with one or two SFP+ (small form-factor pluggable) transceiver modules. 9.3.1 Installing SFP+ transceiver modules Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less...
  • Page 174 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 104: Unlatching the locking bail Ê Carefully unlatch and fold down the locking bail on the SFP+ transceiver module. Inserting the SFP+ transceiver module Figure 105: Inserting the SFP+ transceiver module Ê Insert and slide the SFP+ transceiver module into the socket connector as far as it will go.
  • Page 175 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 106: Latching the locking bail Ê Carefully fold up and latch the locking bail. Figure 107: Installing the protective optical port plug Ê If the SFP+ transceiver module is not immediately connected to an LC connector, attach the protective optical port plug to the transceiver optical bores.
  • Page 176: Removing An Sfp+ Transceiver Module

    Expansion cards and backup units Installing the secondary SFP+ transceiver module Figure 108: Installing the secondary SFP+ transceiver module Ê If applicable, install the secondary SFP+ transceiver module accordingly. 9.3.2 Removing an SFP+ transceiver module Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less For Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) configurations, the ethernet server...
  • Page 177 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 109: Removing the protective optical port plug Ê If present, remove the protective optical port plug from the SFP+ transceiver module. CAUTION! Save the protective port plug for future use. Figure 110: Unlatching the locking bail Ê...
  • Page 178 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 111: Removing the SFP+ transceiver module Ê Pull the SFP+ transceiver module out of its socket connector. Ê Attach the protective optical port plug to the transceiver optical bores. Place the removed SFP+ transceiver module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment.
  • Page 179: Dynamiclom Modules

    Expansion cards and backup units DynamicLoM modules 9.4.1 Installing a DynamicLoM module Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tool: – Phillips PH1 / (+) No. 1 screw driver – hexagon screw driver 5mm 9.4.1.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 72 Ê...
  • Page 180: Installing The Dynamiclom Module

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 113: Removing the system board screw Ê Remove the system board screw (see circle). 9.4.1.3 Installing the DynamicLoM module Figure 114: Installing the three bolts Ê Install three bolts (see circles). Different bolts must be used depending on the height of the dynamic LOM module (see section "Equipping the slot for DynamicLoM modules"...
  • Page 181 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 115: Installing the isolation foil Ê Only for DynamicLoM modules D3265 and D3275: if applicable, attach the isolation foil. Figure 116: Removing the protective foil Ê Only for DynamicLoM module D3275: remove the protective foil. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 182: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 117: Installing the DynamicLoM module Ê Install the DynamicLoM module with the bottom side above (1). Make sure that the connectors are positioned correctly in the rear side. Ê Fasten DynamicLoM module with three screws on the bolts (2). 9.4.1.4 Concluding steps Ê...
  • Page 183 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Press the [Ctrl] + [P] keys during POST phase. Ê Select Controller #1 Configuration and press the [Enter] key. Controller Model: OCI14000-LOM Firmware Version: 10.2.265.3 IPL Version: LS2FFTE0 Multichannel: DISABLED Personality: NIC SRIOV: DISABLED RoCE Profile : RoCE-1 Ê...
  • Page 184: Removing The Dynamiclom Module

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.2 Removing the DynamicLoM module Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tool: – Phillips PH1 / (+) No. 1 screw driver – hexagon screw driver 5mm 9.4.2.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 72 Ê...
  • Page 185: Installing The Dummy Cover

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Remove the DynamicLoM module (2). Ê If no new DynamicLoM module will be installed, Ê Remove the three bolts (see figure 114). Ê Fasten the system board screw (see figure 113). 9.4.2.3 Installing the dummy cover Figure 119: Installing the dummy cover Ê...
  • Page 186: Replacing The Dynamiclom Module

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.4.3 Replacing the DynamicLoM module Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (URU) Tool: – Phillips PH1 / (+) No. 1 screw driver – hexagon screw driver 5mm 9.4.3.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 72 Ê...
  • Page 187 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Inform the customer about changed WWN and MAC addresses. For further information, refer to section "Looking up changed MAC / WWN addresses" on page "Updating the NIC configuration file in a Linux environment" on page 93 Ê...
  • Page 188 Expansion cards and backup units Ê Press the [Y] key to exit the Utility menu. Ê Start BIOS Configuration Utility – Press the [F2] key during POST phase. – Select Advanced Menu. – Select Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard CNA Enabled Onboard CNA Oprom Enabled –...
  • Page 189: Expansion Cards And Riser Cards

    Expansion cards and backup units Expansion cards and riser cards Note for riser module 1: – A controller in slot 1 needs no slot bracket and is fastened with two screws to the riser module 1 holder. – Between slot 1 and slot 2 an isolation foil has to be installed. This isolation foil is part of the delivery.
  • Page 190: Installing An Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units top cover Figure 122: Slots of riser module 1 Pos. Component Slot 1 is an internal slot only; dedicated slot for modular RAID controller Slot 2 9.5.1 Installing an expansion card Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (URU) Software: 5 minutes...
  • Page 191: Removing The Slot Cover (Only Slot 2-4)

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.1.2 Removing the slot cover (only slot 2-4) Figure 123: Removing the slot cover - example riser module 2 Ê Remove the slot cover. CAUTION! Keep the slot cover for future use. If the expansion card is removed and not replaced with a new one, the slot cover must be reinstalled due to cooling, to comply with applicable EMC regulations and to protect against fire.
  • Page 192 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 124: Installing an expansion card - example riser module 2, slot 3 Ê Slot 2-4: Carefully press the expansion card into the riser card slot, until it clicks into place. Make sure that the lug on the slot cover clicks into place in the corresponding bracket (see close-up).
  • Page 193: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.1.4 Concluding steps Ê Install the corresponding riser module as described in section "Installing a riser module" on page "Reassembling" on page 54 Ê "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 60 Ê "Updating RAID controller firmware" on page 82 Ê...
  • Page 194: Removing The Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.2.2 Removing the expansion card Ê If necessary, disconnect the cables from the expansion card. Ê Slot1: Remove the two screws (see figure 125). Figure 126: Removing the expansion card - example riser module 2, slot 3 Ê...
  • Page 195: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.2.4 Concluding steps Ê Install the corresponding riser module as described in section "Installing a riser module" on page "Reassembling" on page 54 Ê "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 60 Ê "Switching on the server" on page 61 Ê...
  • Page 196: Removing The Defective Expansion Card

    Expansion cards and backup units "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 49 Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 49 Ê "Locating the defective component" on page 47 Ê Ê Remove the corresponding riser module as described in section "Handling riser modules"...
  • Page 197 Expansion cards and backup units Ê If applicable, reconfigure your network settings in the operation system according to the original configuration of the replaced controller (expansion card or onboard). Configuration of network settings should be performed by the customer. For further information, please refer to section "Note on network settings recovery"...
  • Page 198: Replacing A Riser Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.4 Replacing a riser card Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (FRU) Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 9.5.4.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page 45 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 48 Ê...
  • Page 199: Installing The New Riser Card

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.4.3 Installing the new riser card Figure 129: Installing the riser card - example riser module 2 Ê Insert the riser card. Ê Fasten the riser card with two screws (see circles). Ê Install the expansion card as described in section "Installing the expansion card"...
  • Page 200: Replacing A Tfm

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.5 Replacing a TFM Notes for variants of TFM Depending on the RAID controller, different TFM kits are available. RAID controller TFM kit PRAID EP400i TFM 4G (LSZ:03-25444-05) S26361-D3216-Axx PRAID EP420i TFM 8G (LSZ:03-25444-01) S26361-D3216-Bxx Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (URU)
  • Page 201 Expansion cards and backup units Example RAID controller D3216 Figure 130: Disconnecting the FBU adapter cable from the TFM Ê Disconnect the FBU adapter cable from the TFM. Figure 131: Removing the TFM Ê Remove the two screws (1). Ê Remove the TFM (2). Note for replacing the TFM: The two spacer bolts can remain on the RAID controller.
  • Page 202: Installing The New Tfm

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.5.3 Installing the new TFM Example RAID controller D3216 Figure 132: Installing the TFM (A) Ê If no TFM has been installed before: fit the two spacer bolts on the RAID controller. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 203: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 133: Installing the TFM (B) Ê Secure the TFM on the RAID controller with the two screws from the TFM kit. Figure 134: Connecting the FBU adapter cable Ê Connect the FBU adapter cable to the TFM. Ê...
  • Page 204: Upgrading To The Full Height Riser Module

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.6 Upgrading to the full height riser module Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (URU) Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Figure 135: Upgrade kit Full height riser module Extension bracket Screw 9.5.6.1 Preliminary steps...
  • Page 205: Installing The Upgrade Kit

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.5.6.2 Installing the upgrade kit Figure 136: Removing the riser module support Ê Remove the screw (1). Ê Remove the riser module support (2). Ê Remove the riser card from riser module 3 as described in section "Removing the defective riser card"...
  • Page 206 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 138: Installing the expansion card - example full height riser module Ê Install the expansion card as described in section "Installing the expansion card" on page 191. Figure 139: Installing the extension bracket Ê Fasten the extension bracket with one screw to the full height riser module (see circle).
  • Page 207 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 140: Installing the full height riser module Ê Insert the riser card into the system board slot and press down the green touch points (see circles). CAUTION! Make sure that the EMC springs make contact correctly (see close-ups). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 208: Flash Backup Unit

    Expansion cards and backup units Flash Backup unit The FBU backs up the memory contents of the RAID controller in the event of a power failure. You can install one FBU. Depending on the chassis (3.5-inch HDD chassis or 2.5-inch HDD chassis) the installation in the FBU holder and the position for the FBU holder are different.
  • Page 209: Preparing The Fbu

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.1.2 Preparing the FBU Figure 141: Installing the FBU in the holder (A) Ê At a slight angle, fit the FBU under both retaining brackets of the holder. Ê Push in the FBU until it locks in place. Figure 142: Installing the FBU in the holder (B) Ê...
  • Page 210: Installing The Fbu

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 143: Connecting the FBU adapter cable to the FBU Ê Connect the cable end on the FBU to the FBU adapter cable as shown. 9.6.1.3 Installing the FBU Figure 144: Position of the shoulder screw caps Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 211 Expansion cards and backup units Figure 145: Installing the FBU with the holder Ê Insert the holder into the chassis so that the three shoulder screw caps on the chassis floor rest in the wide ends of the keyhole slots on the holder. Ê...
  • Page 212: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 146: Routing the FBU cable Ê Route the FBU cable as shown in the figure. The FBU cable must be leaded through the recess of the air guide (see circle). 9.6.1.4 Concluding steps "Reassembling" on page 54 Ê...
  • Page 213: Installing An Fbu In A 3.5-Inch Hdd Chassis

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.2 Installing an FBU in a 3.5-inch HDD chassis Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 15 minutes (URU) Tools: – Phillips PH1 / (+) No. 1 screw driver (for installing TFM) – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver (for transferring riser card) The riser holder of riser module 1 has to be exchanged with a riser holder with shoulder screw caps (included in FBU kit).
  • Page 214: Preparing The Fbu

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 148: Installing the riser card - example riser module 1 Ê Insert the riser card. Ê Fasten the riser card with two screws (see circles). 9.6.2.3 Preparing the FBU Figure 149: Installing the FBU in the holder (3.5-inch HDD chassis) Ê...
  • Page 215: Installing The Fbu

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.2.4 Installing the FBU Figure 150: Riser module with shoulder screw caps Figure 151: Installing the FBU with the holder Ê Insert the holder into the riser module so that the three shoulder screw caps on the riser module rest in the wide ends of the keyhole slots on the holder.
  • Page 216: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units Figure 152: Routing the FBU cable Ê Install the RAID controller with the TFM in slot 1 as described in section "Installing an expansion card" on page 190. Ê Route the FBU cable as shown in the figure. 9.6.2.5 Concluding steps Ê...
  • Page 217: Removing An Fbu In A 2.5-Inch Hdd Chassis

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.3 Removing an FBU in a 2.5-inch HDD chassis Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 15 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less CAUTION! Dispose of used battery properly. Keep away from children. ● Do not throw flash backup units into the trash can. Batteries must be ●...
  • Page 218: Disconnecting The Fbu Cable From The Fbu

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Lift the holder out of the chassis. 9.6.3.3 Disconnecting the FBU cable from the FBU Figure 154: Disconnecting the FBU cable from the FBU Ê Disconnect the FBU cable from the FBU. 9.6.3.4 Removing the FBU from the holder Figure 155: Removing the FBU from the holder Ê...
  • Page 219: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.3.5 Concluding steps "Reassembling" on page 54 Ê "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 60 Ê "Switching on the server" on page 61 Ê 9.6.4 Removing an FBU in a 3.5-inch HDD chassis Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 15 minutes (URU)
  • Page 220: Removing The Fbu With The Holder

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.4.2 Removing the FBU with the holder Figure 156: Removing the FBU with the holder Ê Lift up the green locking handle on the holder (see circle) while sliding the holder in direction of the arrow as far as it will go. After that, the shoulder screw caps on the riser module will rest in the wide ends of the keyhole slots on the holder.
  • Page 221: Replacing An Fbu

    Expansion cards and backup units 9.6.5 Replacing an FBU Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 15 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less CAUTION! Dispose of used battery properly. Keep away from children. ● Do not throw flash backup units into the trash can. Batteries must be ●...
  • Page 222: Concluding Steps

    Expansion cards and backup units Ê Install the FBU with the holder as described in section "Installing the FBU" on page 210 (2.5-inch HDD chassis) or section "Installing the FBU" on page 215 (3.5-inch HDD chassis). 9.6.5.4 Concluding steps "Reassembling" on page 54 Ê...
  • Page 223: Main Memory

    Main memory Safety notes CAUTION! Do not install unsupported third party memory modules. For further ● information on supported memory modules, refer to section "Basic information" on page 224. Doing so may cause electric shock, a fire, or failures. Memory modules remain hot after shutdown. Wait for components to ●...
  • Page 224: Basic Information

    Main memory 10.1 Basic information DIMM 1E DIMM 2E DIMM 3E DIMM 1F DIMM 2F DIMM 3F DIMM 3H DIMM 2H DIMM 1H DIMM 3G DIMM 2G DIMM 1G DIMM 1A DIMM 2A DIMM 3A DIMM 1B DIMM 2B DIMM 3B DIMM 3D DIMM 2D DIMM 1D...
  • Page 225 LRDIMMs ( Load Reduced DIMMs) SR: Single-Rank, DR: Dual-Rank, QR: Quad-Rank For system relevant information, refer to your server’s hardware configurator available online at the following address: for the global market: http://ts.fujitsu.com/products/standard_servers/index.htm for the Japanese market: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/system/ Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 226: Population Rules

    Main memory 10.1.1 Population rules – Populate memory slot 1 / channel A (DIMM 1A) first. – In case of dual processor configurations, populate memory slot 1 / channel D (DIMM 1D) second. – Within all channels, memory slot 1 must be populated prior to slot 2. (for all CPUs).
  • Page 227: Modes Of Operation

    Main memory 10.1.2 Modes of operation 10.1.2.1 Independent Channel mode CPU 1 CPU2 channel DIMM 1 CPU populated 2 CPUs populated Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 228: Mirrored Channel And Performance Modes

    Main memory 10.1.2.2 Mirrored Channel and Performance modes CPU 1 CPU2 channel DIMM 1 CPU populated 2 CPUs populated Notes on Mirrored Channel and Performance modes – Always populate memory modules in multiples of 4. – Same numbers mean identical modules (capacity, rank). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 229: Rank Sparing Mode

    Main memory 10.1.2.3 Rank Sparing mode Single-/Dual-Rank RDIMMs Channel DIMM 1A 2A 1B 2B 1D 2D 1C 2C 1E 2E 1F 2F 1H 2H 1G 2G # DIMMs Dual CPU configuration (if all modules are of the same capacity) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 230 Main memory 1A 2A 1B 2B 1D 2D 1C 2C 1E 2E 1F 2F 1H 2H 1G 2G DIMM DIMM Dual CPU configuration Dual CPU configuration (if modules are of different capacities) (if modules are of different capacities) For detailed population rules, refer to section "Notes on Rank Sparing mode"...
  • Page 231 Main memory Quad-Rank RDIMMs Channel DIMM 1A 2A 1B 2B 1D 2D 1C 2C 1E 2E 1F 2F 1H 2H 1G 2G # DIMMs Dual CPU configuration (if all modules are of the same capacity) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 232 Main memory 1A 2A 1B 2B 1D 2D 1C 2C 1E 2E 1F 2F 1H 2H 1G 2G DIMM DIMM Dual CPU configuration Dual CPU configuration (if modules are of different capacities) (if modules are of different capacities) Notes on Rank Sparing mode –...
  • Page 233: Installing A Memory Module

    Main memory – In order to satisfy cooling requirements, populate memory channels on alternating sides of the processor: Order CPU 1 CPU 2 Channel A Channel E Channel C Channel G Channel B Channel F Channel D Channel H 10.2 Installing a memory module Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes...
  • Page 234: Installing A Memory Module

    Main memory 10.2.3 Installing a memory module Figure 158: Opening the securing clips Ê Press the securing clips on both sides of the memory slot concerned outward. Figure 159: Installing a memory module Ê Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the slot. Ê...
  • Page 235: Removing A Memory Module

    Main memory 10.3 Removing a memory module Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less 10.3.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 71 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 48 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 49 Ê...
  • Page 236: Concluding Steps

    Main memory 10.3.3 Concluding steps "Reassembling" on page 54 Ê "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 60 Ê "Switching on the server" on page 61 Ê "Resuming BitLocker functionality" on page 95 Ê 10.4 Replacing a memory module Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU)
  • Page 237: Installing The New Memory Module

    Main memory 10.4.3 Installing the new memory module Ê Install the memory module as described in section "Installing a memory module" on page 234. 10.4.4 Concluding steps "Reassembling" on page 54 Ê "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 60 Ê...
  • Page 238 Main memory Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 239: Processors

    Processors Safety notes CAUTION! Do not install unsupported processors. For further information on ● supported processors, refer to section "Supported processors" on page 241. Circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed and ● can be damaged by static electricity. Always discharge static build-up (e.g.
  • Page 240: Basic Information

    Processors 11.1 Basic information CPU 2 CPU 1 Figure 162: CPU slots Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 241: Supported Processors

    – core frequencies of more than 3.5 GHz For system relevant information, refer to your server’s hardware configurator available online at the following address: for the global market: http://ts.fujitsu.com/products/standard_servers/index.htm for the Japanese market: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/system/ 11.1.2 General equipping rules Both CPUs must be of the same type.
  • Page 242: Preliminary Steps

    Processors 11.2.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 72 Ê "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 71 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 48 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 49 Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 49 Ê...
  • Page 243 Processors Figure 164: Opening socket release lever 2 Ê Unlatch the socket release lever 2 marked Close 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê Fully fold back the socket release lever 2 (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 244 Processors Figure 165: Opening the load plate Ê Push down on the socket release lever 1 (1) to lift the load plate away from the socket. Ê Fully open the load plate (2). CAUTION! Be careful not to touch or bend the spring contacts on the processor socket! Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 245 Processors Figure 166: Removing the load plate Ê Make sure that the load plate is in the fully open position. Ê Remove the socket cover and save it for future use (1). Ê Unlatch the socket release lever 1 by pushing it down and inward (2). Ê...
  • Page 246 Processors Figure 167: Installing the processor Ê Hold the processor with your thumb and index finger. Regard the marking on the processor (see circle)! Ê Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding it in the socket. CAUTION! – Ensure that the processor is level in the socket. –...
  • Page 247 Processors Figure 168: Closing socket release lever 2 Ê Fully close and hold shut the load plate. Ê Close the socket release lever 2 marked Close 1st and latch it under the load plate retention tab to lock down the load plate. Regard that the socket release lever 2 close the load plate correctly.
  • Page 248: Installing The Heat Sink

    Processors Figure 169: Closing socket release lever 1 Ê Close the socket release lever 1 marked Open 1st and latch it under the load plate retention tab. 11.2.3 Installing the heat sink Processors with 135 W and more need dedicated heat sinks (part number V26898-B1000-V2).
  • Page 249: Upgrading The Main Memory

    Processors Ê Remove the protective cover from the heat sink. CAUTION! Ensure not to touch the heat-conductive paste on the bottom of the heat sink. Figure 171: Installing the heat sink Ê Align the heat sink and fit it on the processor socket. Ê...
  • Page 250: Installing Four Additional Fan Modules

    Processors 11.2.5 Installing four additional fan modules Figure 172: Removing sponges Ê Remove the four sponges from the bays 5, 6, 7and 8. Ê Install four fan modules in bays 5, 6, 7and 8 as described in section "Installing the new fan module" on page 159 (overview of installed fans in all bays see figure 82).
  • Page 251: Replacing A Processor

    Processors "Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and iRMC" on page 79 Ê "Enabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 89 Ê "Switching on the server" on page 61 Ê "Resuming BitLocker functionality" on page 95 Ê 11.3 Replacing a processor Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 15 minutes (FRU)
  • Page 252: Removing The Heat Sink

    Processors 11.3.2 Removing the heat sink Figure 173: Removing the heat sink Ê Loosen the four screws of the heat sink in a crossover pattern according to the numbering. Ê Carefully turn the heat sink back and forth to detach it from the processor. This may be necessary due to the adhesive quality of the thermal paste located between the heat sink and the processor.
  • Page 253: Removing The Defective Processor

    Processors 11.3.3 Removing the defective processor Figure 174: Opening socket release levers Ê Unlatch the socket release lever 1 marked Open 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê The socket release lever 1 will slightly lift up (2). Ê...
  • Page 254 Processors Figure 175: Releasing the load plate Ê Push down on the socket release lever 1 to lift the load plate away from the socket. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 255 Processors Figure 176: Removing the processor Ê Fully open the load plate (1). CAUTION! Be careful not to touch or bend the spring contacts on the processor socket! Ê Lift the processor carefully out of the processor socket (2). CAUTION! Be careful not to touch or bend the spring contacts on the processor socket.
  • Page 256: Installing The New Processor

    Processors 11.3.4 Installing the new processor Ê Remove the protective cap from the bottom side of the processor. Ê Install the new processor as described in section "Installing the processor" on page 245. 11.3.5 Applying the thermal paste to the processor surface –...
  • Page 257: Installing The Heat Sink

    Processors Figure 178: Applying the thermal paste Ê Apply a small point-shaped amount of thermal paste (1.0 gram, see description above) to the center of the processor surface as shown. CAUTION! Do not mix different types of thermal paste. 11.3.6 Installing the heat sink Processors with 135 W and more need dedicated heat sinks (part number V26898-B1000-V2, see figure 170).
  • Page 258: Concluding Steps

    Processors 11.3.7 Concluding steps "Installing the CPU air guides" on page 69 Ê "Reassembling" on page 54 Ê "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 60 Ê "Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and iRMC" on page 79 Ê...
  • Page 259: Installing The New Heat Sink

    Processors Ê Remove the residual thermal paste from the processor surface. Ê Clean the processor surface using a lint-free cloth. 11.4.3 Installing the new heat sink Ê Remove the protective cover on the underside of the heat sink. CAUTION! Do not touch the thermal paste on the underside of the heat sink. Ê...
  • Page 260 Processors Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 261: Optical Disk Drive

    Optical disk drive Safety notes CAUTION! Before installing/removing an accessible drive to/from the server, turn ● off the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices. Also unplug all power cables from the outlet. Failure to do so can cause electric shock. When installing an accessible drive, hold it by the side.
  • Page 262: Basic Information

    Optical disk drive 12.1 Basic information You can install one 5.25-inch slimline optical disk drive (ODD). The installation bay depends on the 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch HDD configuration. The proceeding for installing/removing is identic except the routing of the cables and the depending ODD power connector on the system board (see section "Onboard connectors"...
  • Page 263 Optical disk drive 2.5-inch HDD configuration Figure 182: Position of the ODD bay - example 2.5-inch HDD configuration Figure 183: Routing ODD cables - example 2.5-inch HDD configuration Note for installing air guide on CPU 2: the SATA cable must be routed through the recess of the air guide (see close-up).
  • Page 264: Installing The Odd

    Optical disk drive Storing the ODD latch Figure 184: Storing ODD latch The ODD latch is fastened with two screws to the chassis of the fan bridge. 12.2 Installing the ODD Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: Torx Plus 6 screw driver 12.2.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality"...
  • Page 265: Removing The Dummy Cover

    Optical disk drive 12.2.2 Removing the dummy cover Figure 185: Removing the dummy cover Ê Pull the dummy cover out of the bay. CAUTION! Keep the dummy cover for future use. If you remove the accessible drive again and do not replace it with a new one, the dummy cover must be reinstalled to comply with EMC regulations and to satisfy cooling requirements and fire protection measures.
  • Page 266 Optical disk drive Figure 186: Installing the ODD latch on the ODD Ê Fasten the ODD latch with two screws to the rear side of the ODD. Figure 187: Installing the ODD Ê Push the ODD into the bay (1) simultaneously pressing the front of the ODD slightly down until the ODD latch engages (2).
  • Page 267: Concluding Steps

    Optical disk drive Figure 188: Connecting the cables to the ODD Ê Connect the ODD power cable (1) to the ODD. Ê Connect the SATA cable (2) to the ODD. The ODD power cable and the SATA cable are preinstalled. 12.2.4 Concluding steps "Reassembling"...
  • Page 268: Removing The Odd

    Optical disk drive 12.3 Removing the ODD Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (FRU) Tools: Torx Plus 6 screw driver 12.3.1 Preliminary steps "Removing backup and optical disk media" on page 74 Ê "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 71 Ê "Shutting down the server"...
  • Page 269 Optical disk drive Figure 190: Removing the ODD Ê Press the ODD latch in direction of the arrow until it disengages (1). Ê Pull the ODD out of the bay (2). Figure 191: Removing the ODD latch from the ODD Ê...
  • Page 270: Installing The Dummy Cover

    Optical disk drive 12.3.3 Installing the dummy cover Figure 192: Installing the dummy cover Ê Push the dummy cover inward until it engages at the right side. 12.3.4 Concluding steps "Reassembling" on page 54 Ê "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 60 Ê...
  • Page 271: Replacing The Odd

    Optical disk drive 12.4 Replacing the ODD Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (FRU) Tools: Torx Plus 6 screw driver 12.4.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page 45 Ê "Removing backup and optical disk media" on page 74 Ê...
  • Page 272 Optical disk drive Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 273: Front Panel

    Front panel Safety notes CAUTION! When inserting the front panel into the server, ensure not to pinch or ● strain any connected cables. Circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed and ● can be damaged by static electricity. Always discharge static build-up (e.g.
  • Page 274: Front Panel Module

    Front panel 13.2 Front panel module 13.2.1 Replacing the front panel module Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (FRU) Software: 5 minutes Tools: Phillips PH1 / (+) No. 1 screw driver Note on system information backup / restore The front panel contains the Chassis ID EPROM that contains system information like server name and model, housing type, serial number and manufacturing data.
  • Page 275: Removing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel 13.2.1.2 Removing the front panel module Figure 193: Disconnecting the cables (A) Ê Disconnect the front USB cable (1) and the front panel cable (2) from the system board. Figure 194: Disconnecting the cables (B) Ê If applicable, disconnect the front VGA cable from the system board. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 276 Front panel Figure 195: Removing the front panel module Ê Remove the two screws (1). Ê Pull the front panel module out of its bay (2) until the holder is completely accessible. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 277 Front panel Figure 196: Removing cables from the front panel module Ê Disconnect the front panel cable (1). If the front panel cable is secured with a cable tie, open the cable tie. Please do not cut the cable tie. Figure 197: Cable tie of front panel cable Ê...
  • Page 278: Installing The Front Panel Module

    Front panel Ê If applicable, remove the front VGA board with the front VGA connector as described in section "Removing the front VGA board" on page 283. 13.2.1.3 Installing the front panel module Ê If applicable, install the front VGA board with the front VGA connector as described in section "Installing the front VGA board"...
  • Page 279 Front panel Figure 199: Installing the front panel module Ê Push the front panel module in its bay (1). Ê Fasten the front panel module with two screws (2). Figure 200: Connecting the cables (A) Ê Connect the front panel cable (1) and the front USB cable (2) to the system board.
  • Page 280: Concluding Steps

    Front panel 13.2.1.4 Concluding steps "Installing the fan sponges" on page 67 (if applicable) Ê "Reassembling" on page 54 Ê "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 60 Ê "Enabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 89 Ê "Using the Chassis ID Prom Tool" on page 98 Ê...
  • Page 281: Removing The Dummy Cover

    Front panel 13.3.1.2 Removing the dummy cover Figure 202: Removing the dummy cover Ê Remove the dummy cover. CAUTION! Keep the dummy cover for future use. If you remove the front VGA board again and do not replace it with a new one, the dummy cover must be reinstalled to comply with EMC regulations and to satisfy cooling requirements and fire protection measures.
  • Page 282: Concluding Steps

    Front panel 13.3.1.4 Concluding steps "Installing the front panel module" on page 278 Ê "Reassembling" on page 54 Ê "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 60 Ê "Switching on the server" on page 61 Ê 13.3.2 Removing the front VGA board Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (URU)
  • Page 283: Removing The Front Vga Board

    Front panel 13.3.2.2 Removing the front VGA board Figure 204: Removing the front VGA board Ê Pull out the cable tie (1). Ê Remove the two screws (2) and remove the front VGA board (3). 13.3.2.3 Installing the dummy cover Ê...
  • Page 284: Replacing The Front Vga Board

    Front panel 13.3.3 Replacing the front VGA board Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (URU) Tools: Phillips PH1 / (+) No. 1 screw driver 13.3.3.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page 45 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 48 Ê...
  • Page 285: Front Panel On Qrl (10 X 2.5-Inch Hdd Configuration)

    Front panel 13.4 Front panel on QRL (10 x 2.5-inch HDD configuration) 13.4.1 Replacing the front panel on QRL Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (FRU) Software: 5 minutes Tools: Phillips PH1 / (+) No. 1 screw driver Note on system information backup / restore The front panel contains the Chassis ID EPROM that contains system information like server name and model, housing type, serial number and manufacturing data.
  • Page 286: Removing The Front Panel On Qrl

    Front panel "Removing the fan sponges" on page 66 (if applicable) Ê 13.4.1.2 Removing the front panel on QRL The front panel on QRL and the front panel cable are combined in one spare part. Figure 205: Disconnecting the front panel cable Ê...
  • Page 287: Installing The Front Panel On Qrl

    Front panel Figure 207: Removing the front panel on QRL (B) Ê Remove the front panel. Ê Pull the front panel cable out of the opening. 13.4.1.3 Installing the front panel on QRL Figure 208: Installing the front panel (A) Ê...
  • Page 288 Front panel Figure 209: Installing the front panel (B) Ê Position the front panel on the ear. Ê Fasten the front panel with two screws (see figure 206). Figure 210: Connecting the front panel cable Ê Bend the cable 90 degrees by hand for easier routing. Ê...
  • Page 289: Concluding Steps

    Front panel Figure 211: Routing the front panel cable 13.4.1.4 Concluding steps "Installing the fan sponges" on page 67 (if applicable) Ê "Reassembling" on page 54 Ê "Connecting the server to the mains" on page 60 Ê "Enabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 89 Ê...
  • Page 290 Front panel Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 291: Serial Interface

    Serial interface Safety notes CAUTION! For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important information" on page 14.1 Installing the serial interface Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less Figure 212: Serial interface kit Long slot bracket The long slot bracket is not used in this server.
  • Page 292: Preliminary Steps

    Serial interface 14.1.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 72 Ê "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 71 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 48 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 49 Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 49 Ê...
  • Page 293: Concluding Steps

    Serial interface Ê Install the corresponding riser module as described in section "Installing a riser module" on page Figure 214: Connecting the serial interface cable Ê Connect the serial interface cable to the system board connector "SERIAL 1". 14.1.4 Concluding steps "Reassembling"...
  • Page 294: Removing The Serial Interface

    Serial interface 14.2 Removing the serial interface Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less 14.2.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 72 Ê "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 71 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 48 Ê...
  • Page 295: Installing The Slot Cover

    Serial interface Ê Remove the corresponding riser module as described in section "Removing a riser module" on page Figure 216: Removing the serial interface - example riser module 1 Ê Remove the serial interface. 14.2.3 Installing the slot cover Ê Install the corresponding slot cover as described in section "Installing the slot cover (only slot 2-4)"...
  • Page 296: Replacing The Serial Interface

    Serial interface 14.3 Replacing the serial interface Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less 14.3.1 Preliminary steps "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 72 Ê "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 71 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 48 Ê...
  • Page 297: System Board And Components

    System board and components Safety notes CAUTION! Devices and components inside the server remain hot after ● shutdown. After shutting down the server, wait for hot components to cool down before installing or removing internal options. Circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed and ●...
  • Page 298: Cmos Battery

    System board and components SATA DOM ● With the Innodisk Serial ATA Disk on Module (SATADOM) an internal SSD is offered. This SSD can be configured as a boot device or data storage device. iRMC microSD card ● The iRMC microSD card is necessary for using the embedded Lifecycle Management (eLCM) functionality of the iRMC.
  • Page 299: Preliminary Steps

    System board and components 15.2.1.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page 45 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 48 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 49 Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 49 Ê...
  • Page 300: Concluding Steps

    System board and components 15.2.1.3 Concluding steps Ê Dispose of the CMOS battery in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste. Ê Install the air guide on CPU 2 as described in section "Installing the CPU air guides" on page "Reassembling"...
  • Page 301: Installing The Ufm

    System board and components 15.3.1.2 Installing the UFM Figure 218: UFM installation kit USB Flash Module (UFM) UFM spacer UFM nylon screw Figure 219: Position on the system board Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 302: Concluding Steps

    Ê 15.3.1.4 Software configuration In order to setup the ESXi configuration, the VMware ESXi Recovery Tools CD is required. An ISO image of the CD is available from the Fujitsu service partners portal at the following https address: https://globalpartners.ts.fujitsu.com/com/service/ps/Servers/PRIMERGY/ Pages/default.aspx.
  • Page 303: Removing The Ufm

    System board and components Ê Unpack and burn the image to a CD. Ê Ensure that no other USB storage device is connected to the server beside the UFM. Ê Insert the Recovery Tools CD into your CD / DVD drive and reboot the server.
  • Page 304: Removing The Ufm

    System board and components 15.3.2.2 Removing the UFM Figure 221: Removing the UFM Ê Remove the nylon screw of the UFM (1). Ê Disconnect and remove the UFM (2). The UFM spacer remains on the system board. Figure 222: Remaining UFM spacer CAUTION! UFM contains customer information (e.g.
  • Page 305: Concluding Steps

    System board and components Figure 223: Tools for breaking the UFM Figure 224: UFM breaking method Ê Use a long nose pliers and a combination pliers to break the UFM in half as shown in the figure. 15.3.2.3 Concluding steps Ê...
  • Page 306: Replacing The Ufm

    System board and components 15.3.3 Replacing the UFM Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (FRU) Software: 5 minutes Tools: – Phillips PH1 / (+) No. 1 screw driver – combination pliers and flat nose pliers 15.3.3.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page 45 Ê...
  • Page 307: Installing The New Ufm

    System board and components 15.3.3.3 Installing the new UFM Figure 225: Removing the UFM spacer Ê Remove the nylon screw from the UFM (1). Ê Remove the UFM spacer (2). Figure 226: Installing the UFM Ê Connect the UFM to the system board and the remaining UFM spacer (1). Ê...
  • Page 308: Concluding Steps

    Ê 15.3.3.5 Software configuration In order to setup the ESXi configuration, the VMware ESXi Recovery Tools CD is required. An ISO image of the CD is available from the Fujitsu service partners portal at the following https address: https://globalpartners.ts.fujitsu.com/com/service/ps/Servers/PRIMERGY/ Pages/default.aspx.
  • Page 309: Trusted Platform Module (Tpm)

    System board and components 15.4 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 15.4.1 Installing the TPM Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (FRU) Software: 5 minutes Tools: – Bit screw driver – TPM bit insert For the Japanese market: – TPM module fixing tool (S26361-F3552-L909) 15.4.1.1 Preliminary steps "Suspending BitLocker functionality"...
  • Page 310: Installing The Tpm

    System board and components 15.4.1.2 Installing the TPM Figure 227: TPM installation kit TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Special screw for TPM TPM spacer TPM bit insert for TPM special screw The black TPM spacer is not used in this server. Figure 228: Position on the system board Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 311 System board and components Figure 229: Inserting the TPM spacer on the system board Ê Insert the TPM spacer into the hole on the system board. Figure 230: TPM bit insert Ê Attach the TPM bit insert or TPM module fixing tool (Japanese market) to a bit screw driver.
  • Page 312: Concluding Steps

    System board and components Figure 231: Installing the TPM Ê Connect the TPM to the system board (1). Ê Fasten the TPM with the special screw for the TPM using the TPM bit insert or TPM module fixing tool (Japanese market) (2). CAUTION! Do not fasten the screw too firmly.
  • Page 313: Removing The Tpm

    System board and components Ê Under Pending TPM operation, select the desired TPM operation mode. Ê Save your changes and exit the BIOS. For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, refer to the corresponding BIOS Setup Utility reference manual.
  • Page 314 For further information on how to disable BitLocker drive encryption, please refer to the Microsoft Knowledge Base. Fujitsu service partners will find additional information (also available in Japanese) on the Fujitsu Extranet web pages. Ê Disable TPM in the system board BIOS. Proceed as follows: Ê...
  • Page 315: Removing The Tpm

    System board and components 15.4.2.2 Removing the TPM "Removing the defective system board" on page 331 Ê Ê Lay the system board on a soft, antistatic surface with its component side facing down. Figure 232: Removing the TPM screw Ê Locate the slotted lower end of the TPM screw (1). Ê...
  • Page 316: Concluding Steps

    System board and components Figure 233: Removing the TPM spacer Ê Using a flat nose pliers, press together the hooks on the TPM spacer (1, see close-up) and remove it from the system board (2). If the TPM is to be replaced, the TPM spacer may remain on the system board.
  • Page 317: Replacing The Tpm

    System board and components 15.4.3 Replacing the TPM Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 30 minutes (FRU) Tools: Removing the system board: – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Replacing the TPM: – Bit screw driver – TPM bit insert –...
  • Page 318: Removing The Defective Tpm

    System board and components 15.4.3.2 Removing the defective TPM Ê Remove the TPM as described in section "Removing the TPM" on page 313. Ê Leave the TPM spacer on the system board when removing the defective TPM. 15.4.3.3 Installing the new TPM The TPM spacer is already present on the system board.
  • Page 319: Sata Dom

    System board and components 15.5 SATA DOM 15.5.1 Installing the SATA DOM Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less 15.5.1.1 Preliminary steps "Shutting down the server" on page 48 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 49 Ê...
  • Page 320: Concluding Steps

    System board and components SERIAL 1 USB 3 PWR3 Management SATA 6 Slot riser card / slot 3 Slot 3 SATA SATA Slot 2 7-10 Slot riser card / slot 1 and 2 Slot 1 INDICATE Figure 235: Position SATA DOM Figure 236: Installing the SATA DOM Ê...
  • Page 321: Removing The Sata Dom

    System board and components 15.5.2 Removing the SATA DOM Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less 15.5.2.1 Preliminary steps "Shutting down the server" on page 48 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 49 Ê "Getting access to the component"...
  • Page 322: Replacing The Sata Dom

    System board and components 15.5.3 Replacing the SATA DOM Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less 15.5.3.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page 45 Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 48 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 49 Ê...
  • Page 323: Irmc Microsd Card

    System board and components 15.6 iRMC microSD card The iRMC microSD card is necessary for using the Embedded Lifecycle Management (eLCM) functionality of the iRMC. It requires a valid eLCM license key, which is always purchased together with the iRMC microSD card and activated through the iRMC web frontend.
  • Page 324: Concluding Steps

    System board and components Figure 239: Installing the iRMC microSD card Ê With the label facing up, insert the iRMC microSD card into the microSD card slot (1) until it locks in place (2). The onboard position of the microSD card slot can be found in section "Connectors and indicators on the system board"...
  • Page 325: Removing The Irmc Microsd Card

    System board and components 15.6.2 Removing the iRMC microSD card Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: a pair of side-cutting pliers 15.6.2.1 Preliminary steps "Shutting down the server" on page 48 Ê "Disconnecting the server from the mains" on page 49 Ê...
  • Page 326: Concluding Steps

    System board and components Destroying the defective iRMC microSD card CAUTION! The iRMC microSD card contains customer information. After replacing the iRMC microSD card, hand the defective card over to the customer. If the customer requests disposal of the defective iRMC microSD card, proceed as follows: Ê...
  • Page 327: Replacing The Irmc Microsd Card

    System board and components 15.6.3.2 Replacing the iRMC microSD card Ê Remove the defective iRMC microSD card as described in section "Removing the iRMC microSD card" on page 325. Ê Install the new iRMC microSD card as described in section "Installing the iRMC microSD card"...
  • Page 328: System Board

    System board and components 15.7 System board 15.7.1 Replacing the system board Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 40 minutes (FRU) Software: 20 minutes Tools: Replacing the system board: – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver – Magnifying glass for inspecting processor socket springs (recommended) Replacing the TPM: –...
  • Page 329 System board and components CAUTION! – Before replacing the system board, ask the customer whether TPM functionality is used. – If the customer is using TPM functionality, remove the TPM from the old system board and install it on the new system board. Advise your contact persons that they must provide you with TPM backup copies.
  • Page 330: Preliminary Steps

    System board and components 15.7.1.1 Preliminary steps "Locating the defective server" on page 45 Ê "Note on network settings recovery" on page 329 Ê "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 72 Ê "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 71 Ê "Shutting down the server"...
  • Page 331: Removing The Defective System Board

    System board and components Ê Remove the SATA DOM (if applicable), see section "Removing the SATA DOM" on page 321. Ê Remove the iRMC microSD card (if applicable), see section "Removing the iRMC microSD card" on page 325. 15.7.1.2 Removing the defective system board Ê...
  • Page 332: Installing The New System Board

    System board and components Figure 242: Removing the system board Ê Use both hands to lift the system board carefully out of the chassis in a slight angle. Thereby you pull the connectors out of the connector panel. CAUTION! Always take the system board with both hands! Never lift the system board one-sided or at a heat sink, because the solder connections between the socket and the system board come under tension and increase the risk of damage and malfunction!
  • Page 333 System board and components Ê Lower the system board carefully into the chassis. Ê Adjust the system board. If necessary adjust the position of the system board with a gentle twisting motion (orange circles in figure 241 on page 331 show the centering bolts).
  • Page 334: Concluding Steps

    System board and components 15.7.1.4 Concluding steps "Installing the iRMC microSD card" on page 323 (if applicable) Ê "Installing the SATA DOM" on page 319 (if applicable) Ê "Installing the TPM" on page 309 (if applicable) Ê "Installing the UFM" on page 300 (if applicable) Ê...
  • Page 335 System board and components "Verifying the system time settings" on page 91 Ê "Looking up changed MAC / WWN addresses" on page 96 Ê "Updating the NIC configuration file in a Linux environment" on page 93 Ê "Enabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 89 Ê...
  • Page 336 System board and components Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 337: Cables

    Cables 16.1 Overview cables Part number Description From - to T26139-Y4015-V302 CBL FRONT PANEL System board to front panel T26139-Y3959-V303 CBL_HDD_POWER System board to 2.5-inch HDD backplane T26139-Y3990-V302 CBL_ODD_Power System board to ODD power T26139-Y4028-V302 CBL_ODD_Data System board to ODD data, 2.5-inch HDDs T26139-Y4028-V301 CBL_ODD_Data...
  • Page 338 Cables Part number Description From - to T26139-Y4031-V101 FBU Cable RAID controller to FBU, 3.5- inch HDDs T26139-Y4031-V103 FBU Cable RAID controller to FBU, 2.5- inch HDDs T26139-Y3959-V304 CBL_PWR_HDD_10X2.5 System board to 10x 2.5-inch HDD backplane T26139-Y4040-V41 CBL_PCIE_550 PCIe switch to 10x 2.5-inch HDD backplane T26139-Y3946-V525 CBL_GPGPU_Power...
  • Page 339: Cabling

    Cables 16.2 Cabling Frontpanel + 2x USB Front USB Front VGA (optional) (opt.) Data D3279 Frontpanel Front USB Front VGA SAS BP A3C40157818 ODD Data 4 x 3.5“ ODD PWR HDD MLC1 HDD PWR SMBus SGPIO SMBus Figure 243: Configuration 1: 4 x 3.5-inch HDDs, SATA onboard Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 340 Cables Frontpanel + 2x USB Front USB Front VGA (optional) (opt.) Data D3279 Frontpanel Front USB Front VGA SAS BP A3C40157818 ODD Data 4 x 3.5“ ODD PWR SATA HDD HDD PWR SMBus SGPIO RAID MLC1 Controller 1 er 1 MLC2 iBBU SMBus...
  • Page 341 Cables Frontpanel + 2x USB Front USB Front VGA (optional) (opt.) Data D3279 Frontpanel Front USB Front VGA SAS BP A3C40157852 ODD Data L-shape4 x 2.5“ ODD PWR HDD MLC1 HDD PWR PWR (X10) SMBus SMBus Figure 245: Configuration 3: 4 x 2.5-inch HDDs, SATA onboard Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 342 Cables Frontpanel + 2x USB Front USB Front VGA (optional) (opt.) Data D3279 Frontpanel Front USB SAS BP Front VGA A3C40157852 L-shape ODD Data 4 x 2.5“ ODD PWR HDD MLC1 PWR (X10) HDD MLC2 SMBus HDD PWR SMBus SAS BP A3C40157828 4 x 2.5“...
  • Page 343 Cables Frontpanel + 2x USB Front USB Front VGA (optional) (opt.) Data D3279 Frontpanel Front USB SAS BP Front VGA A3C40157852 L-shape4 x 2.5“ ODD Data ODD PWR HDD MLC1 PWR (X10) HDD MLC2 SMBus HDD PWR SMBus MLC1 Controller 1 er 1 MLC2 iBBU...
  • Page 344 Cables Frontpanel + 2x USB Front USB Front VGA (optional) (opt.) Data D3279 Frontpanel Front USB SAS BP Front VGA A3C40157852 L-shap4 x 2.5“ ODD Data ODD PWR HDD MLC1 PWR (X10) HDD MLC2 SMBus HDD PWR SMBus SAS BP A3C40157828 4 x 2.5“...
  • Page 345 Cables QRL Frontpanel + 1x USB D3279 Frontpanel Front USB Front VGA SAS BP ODD Data A3C40167093 10 x 2.5“ ODD PWR SATA HDD HDD PWR SMBus RAID MLC1 Controller 1 er 1 MLC2 iBBU Figure 249: Configuration 7: 10 x 2.5-inch HDDs, RAID controller Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 346 Cables QRL Frontpanel + 1x USB D3279 Frontpanel Front USB Front VGA SAS BP ODD Data A3C40167093 10 x 2.5“ ODD PWR SATA HDD HDD PWR SMBus PCIe Lane1 P1 (X1A) Switch Lane2 P2 (X2A) Lane3 P3 (X3A) Lane4 P4 (X4A) SMBus RAID MLC1...
  • Page 347 Cables Frontpanel + 2x USB Front USB Front VGA (optional) (opt.) Data D3279 Frontpanel Front USB Front VGA SAS BP A3C40157818 ODD Data 4 x 3.5“ ODD PWR SATA HDD HDD PWR SMBus PWR3 SGPIO SMBus GPGPU Figure 251: Configuration 9: GPGPU Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 348 Cables Frontpanel + 2x USB Front USB Front VGA (optional) (opt.) Data D3279 Frontpanel Front USB Front VGA SAS BP A3C40157818 ODD Data 4 x 3.5“ ODD PWR SATA HDD HDD PWR SMBus SGPIO PSAS MLC1 Controller MLC2 SMBus Figure 252: Configuration 10: 4 x 3.5-inch HDDs, PSAS controller Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 349 Cables Frontpanel + 2x USB Front USB Front VGA (optional) (opt.) Data D3279 Frontpanel Front USB SAS BP Front VGA A3C40157852 L-shape ODD Data 4 x 2.5“ ODD PWR HDD MLC1 HDD MLC2 SMBus HDD PWR SMBus SAS BP A3C40157828 4 x 2.5“...
  • Page 350 Cables QRL Frontpanel + 1x USB D3279 Frontpanel Front USB Front VGA SAS BP A3C40167092 ODD Data 10 x 2.5“ ODD PWR SATA HDD HDD PWR SMBus SGPIO PSAS MLC1 Controller MLC2 SMBus Figure 254: Configuration 12: 10 x 2.5-inch HDDs, PSAS controller Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 351 Cables QRL Frontpanel + 1x USB D3279 Frontpanel Front USB Front VGA ODD Data ODD PWR SATA HDD SAS BP A3C40167092 10 x 2.5“ HDD PWR SMBus PCIe Lane1 Switch Lane2 Lane3 Lane4 SGPIO PSAS MLC1 Controller MLC2 SMBus Figure 255: Configuration 13: 10 x 2.5-inch HDDs, PSAS controller and PCIe SSD Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 352 Cables Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 353: Appendix

    Appendix 17.1 Mechanical overview 17.1.1 Server front Figure 256: Front side 2.5-inch HDDs (up to 4 HDDs) Figure 257: Front side 2.5-inch HDDs (up to 8 HDDs) Figure 258: Front side 2.5-inch HDDs (up to 10 HDDs) Pos. Component ID card Front VGA (option) / dummy cover Front panel and indicators ODD (option) / dummy cover...
  • Page 354 Appendix Figure 259: Front side 3.5-inch HDDs Pos. Component ODD (option) / dummy cover ID card Front VGA (option) / dummy cover Front panel and indicators 4x 3.5-inch hard disk drives / dummy modules Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 355: Server Rear

    Appendix 17.1.2 Server rear Figure 260: Rear side Figure 261: Rear side (full height riser module) Pos. Component Redundant power supply: up to 2 power supply units / dummy cover PCI slot 4 / riser module 3 PCI slot 3 / riser module 2 PCI slot 2 / riser module 1 (see figure 122) PCI slot 1 / riser module 1 (see figure 122) (slot 1 is an internal slot only;...
  • Page 356: Server Interior

    Appendix 17.1.3 Server interior Figure 262: Interior (example 3.5-inch HDDs) Pos. Component Redundant power supply: up to 2 power supply units / dummy cover Front panel module / front VGA (option) / dummy cover Up to 4x 3.5-inch hard disk drives / dummy modules ODD (option) / dummy cover Fan modules Processor...
  • Page 357 Appendix Figure 263: Interior (example: 2.5-inch HDDs) Pos. Component Redundant power supply: up to 2 power supply units / dummy cover Front panel module / front VGA (option) / dummy cover ODD (option) / dummy cover Up to 8x 2.5-inch hard disk drives / dummy modules Fan modules Processor Main memory...
  • Page 358: Connectors And Indicators

    Appendix 17.2 Connectors and indicators 17.2.1 Connectors and indicators on the system board 17.2.1.1 Onboard connectors PWR2 Front Front Front Internal PWR1 Front USB3.0 Panel USB3.0 Panel CPU 2 DIMM 1E 15/16 CPU 2 DIMM 2E PSU1 CPU 2 DIMM 3E CPU 2 DIMM 1F CPU 2 DIMM 2F CPU 2 DIMM 3F...
  • Page 359 Appendix Pos. Print Description SATA 5 SATA connector for ODD Internal USB3.0 Front VGA Connector for optional front VGA PWR1 Power connector for HDD backplane USB 3.0 FRONT Front USB connector PWR2 Power connector for ODD (2.5-inch HDD configuration) FRONTPANEL 1 Front panel connector FRONTPANEL 2 Front panel connector (front panel on QRL) FAN 15/16 Power connector for system fan 15 and 16...
  • Page 360: Onboard Indicators And Controls

    Appendix 17.2.1.2 Onboard indicators and controls Front Front PWR2 Front Internal PWR1 Front USB3.0 Panel Panel USB3.0 CPU 2 DIMM 1E CPU 2 DIMM 2E 15/16 PSU1 CPU 2 DIMM 3E CPU 2 DIMM 1F CPU 2 DIMM 2F CPU 2 DIMM 3F 13/14 CPU 2 PSU2...
  • Page 361 Appendix The LEDs have the following meaning: Indicator Meaning A - Identification blue on server has been highlighted using iRMC web frontend, ServerView Operations Manager or the ID button on the front panel for easy identification blue flashing local monitor off B - CSS no error (CSS component) (Customer Self...
  • Page 362: I/O Panel Connectors

    Appendix Indicator Meaning L - Battery orange on Battery failure M - Standby Power orange on All standby voltages ok N - Main Power green on All main voltages ok 17.2.1.3 I/O panel connectors Dynamic LoM (optional) Figure 266: Connector panel Pos.
  • Page 363: I/O Panel Indicators

    Appendix 17.2.1.4 I/O panel indicators Dynamic LoM (optional) Figure 267: I/O panel indicators Pos. Indicator Status Description no critical event (non-CSS component) Global error prefailure detected (non-CSS orange on indicator component) orange flashing non CSS component failure no critical event (CSS component) orange on prefailure detected (CSS component) indicator...
  • Page 364: Indicators On Power Supply Units (Slide-In Units)

    Appendix iRMC-related status signals Global error ID indicator Description indicator A remote connection has been established. Local VGA output has blue flashing been disabled during the remote session. An emergency flash of the iRMC blue flashing orange flashing firmware is in progress. 17.2.1.5 Indicators on power supply units (slide-in units) Figure 268: Indicator on the power supply unit Pos.
  • Page 365: Indicators On The Front Panel

    Appendix 17.2.2 Indicators on the front panel Figure 269: Indicators on the front panel module Figure 270: Indicators on the front panel on QRL Pos. Description Reset button NMI button ID button / ID indicator CSS indicator (orange) Global Error indicator (orange) HDD/SSD activity indicator On/Off button / power-on indicator Power-off indicator (AC connected);...
  • Page 366 Appendix Status indicators Pos. Indicator Status Description server has been highlighted using ServerView Operations Manager, iRMC blue on web frontend or the ID button on the front ID indicator panel for easy identification blue flashing local monitor off no critical event (CSS component) orange on prefailure detected (CSS component) indicator...
  • Page 367 Appendix Pos. Indicator Status Description is on in the following cases: – the system is in power-off mode but connected to the mains (AC connected) – the system has been switched on and green on is in power-on delay Power-off After connecting the server to the indicator mains it takes about 60 seconds...
  • Page 368: Indicators On The Accessible Drives/Components

    Appendix 17.2.3 Indicators on the accessible drives/components Optical drive activity indicator Figure 271: Indicator on the optical drive Pos. Indicator Status Description optical drive inactive Activity indicator green on storage medium is being accessed Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2530 M1...
  • Page 369 Appendix Indicators on the hot-plug HDD/SSD module Figure 272: Indicators on the hot-plug HDD/SSD module Pos. Indicator Status Description HDD/SSD inactive HDD/SSD HDD/SSD in active phase (drive active, BUSY green on drive being accessed) no HDD/SSD error HDD/SSD faulty or rebuild stopped (drive defective/needs replacing, a HDD/SSD orange on...
  • Page 370: Onboard Settings

    Appendix 17.3 Onboard settings M modules PWR3 CPU 1 FAN17 SATA 6 iser card / slot 3 Slot 3 SATA SATA Slot 2 7-10 Slot riser card / slot 1 and 2 Slot 1 CPU 1 DIMM 3D CPU 1 DIMM 2D CPU 1 DIMM 1D INDICATE CPU 1 DIMM 3C...
  • Page 371: Minimum Startup Configuration

    Appendix 17.4 Minimum startup configuration Field Replaceable Units (FRU) If the server does not start up or other problems occur, it may be necessary to take the system down to its most basic configuration in order to isolate the defective component. The minimum startup configuration consists of the following components and cables: Component...
  • Page 372 Appendix CAUTION! Since the fan module is not included in the minimum startup configuration, the server must be shut down immediately after the diagnostic process is complete (POST phase has been passed). The minimum startup configuration must be used exclusively for diagnostic purposes by maintenance personnel, never in daily operation! Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...

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