Page 1 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual - English FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY CX2550 M6 / CX2560 M6 Server Node Upgrade and Maintenance Manual 09/2021...
Page 2 All hardware and software names used are trademarks of their respective manufacturers. 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.
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 that 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 For more information on the usage and operation conditions of each available type of HDD, see the following internet address: https://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/harddisk/ Only for Japan: Shielded LAN cables should be used in this product. UK Importer information Fujitsu Services Limited 22 Baker Street, London, W1U 3BW, United Kingdom Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 6 Version history Issue Issue date Description number V 1.0 11/2020 Early release V 2.0 06/2021 General release V 2.1 09/2021 General release Following chapters updated: ● Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards ● Main memory ● Processor (CPU) ● Liquid cooling (LC) ●...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Content Introduction Concept and target groups of this manual Notational conventions Before you start Basic information 2.1.1 Proceeding 2.1.2 Advanced Thermal Design (ATD) 2.1.3 Installing optional components Classification of procedures 2.2.1 Assignment of unit categories 2.2.2 Customer Replaceable Units (CRU) 2.2.3 Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) 2.2.4...
Page 8 Content 3.2.3 Installation and operation 3.2.4 Batteries 3.2.5 Working with optical disk drives (ODDs) and media 3.2.6 Laser information 3.2.7 Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices (ESD modules) 3.2.8 Transporting the server 3.2.9 Installing the server enclosure in the rack CE conformity ENERGY STAR FCC Class A Compliance Statement Other important information...
Page 9 Content Switching on the server node Basic software procedures Starting the maintenance task 5.1.1 Suspending BitLocker functionality 5.1.2 Disabling the boot watchdog 5.1.3 Removing backup and optical disk media 5.1.4 Verifying and configuring the backup software solution 5.1.5 Configuring LAN teaming 5.1.6 Switching on the ID indicator Completing the maintenance task...
Page 10 Content 5.2.18 Performing a fan test Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Safety notes Basic information 6.2.1 CX2550 M6 6.2.2 CX2560 M6 Handling slot brackets 6.3.1 Installing slot brackets 6.3.2 Removing slot brackets OCP (Open Compute Project) modules 6.4.1 Installing the OCP module 6.4.2 Removing the OCP module 6.4.3...
Page 11 Content Main memory Safety notes Basic information 7.2.1 Slots and features 7.2.2 Memory population conditions 7.2.3 Modes of operation 7.2.3.1 DDR4 DIMM 7.2.3.2 DDR4 DIMM and Optane PMem module (only for CX2560 Installing memory modules Removing memory modules Replacing memory modules Processor (CPU) Safety notes Basic information...
Page 12 Content System board and components 10.1 Safety notes 10.2 Basic information 10.3 CMOS battery (CR2450) 10.3.1 Replacing the CMOS battery (CR2450) 10.4 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 10.4.1 Position of the TPM 10.4.2 Installing the TPM 10.4.3 Removing the TPM 10.4.4 Replacing the TPM 10.5 iRMC microSD card...
Page 13 Content 11.2 Cabling information Appendix 12.1 Mechanical overview 12.1.1 Server node interior 12.1.2 Server node rear 12.2 Connectors, controls, and indicators 12.2.1 System board connectors 12.2.2 Connectors on the server node 12.2.3 Controls on the server node 12.2.4 Power, ID, CSS and Global Error indicators 12.2.5 LAN indicators 12.3...
Page 14 Content Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 15: Introduction
Introduction Concept and target groups of this manual 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. –...
Page 16 Introduction "Quotation marks" Indicate names of chapters and terms that are being emphasized. ▶ Describes activities that must be performed in the order shown. [Abc] Indicates keys on the keyboard. Pay particular attention to texts marked with this CAUTION symbol. Failure to observe this warning may endanger your life, destroy the system or lead to the loss of data.
Page 17: Before You Start
Before you start Basic information 2.1.1 Proceeding Before you start any upgrade or maintenance task, proceed as follows: ▶ Carefully read the safety instructions, see "Important information" on page ▶ Make sure that all necessary manuals are available, see "Documentation overview"...
Page 18: Installing Optional Components
For Japan: https://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/primergy/ Please contact your local Fujitsu customer service partner for details on how to order expansion kits or spare parts. Classification of procedures 2.2.1 Assignment of unit categories The complexity of maintenance procedures varies significantly.
Page 19: Customer Replaceable Units (Cru)
Before you start Please ask your local Fujitsu service center for more information. 2.2.2 Customer Replaceable Units (CRU) Customer Replaceable Units (CRU) Customer Replaceable Units are intended for customer self service and may be installed or replaced as hot-plug components during operation.
Page 20 CAUTION Installing procedures involving Upgrade and Repair 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.
Page 21: Field Replaceable Units (Fru)
CAUTION 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 22: 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. The following table gives an overview of steps taken into account for calculating the average task duration.
Page 23: 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. You will find a list of required tools at the beginning of each procedure. Screw driver / Screw Usage Type Bit insert Phillips PH2 / Node link bar...
Page 24: List Of Documents
Regulations" manual or as a printed copy "安全上のご注意" for Japan "FUJITSU Server Information how to install, set up and operate PRIMERGY CX2550 M6 / your server node, available online CX2560 M6 Server Node Operating Manual" "FUJITSU Server Instructions for upgrading the server node...
Page 25 Illustrated Spares catalog Spare parts identification and information system (not valid for Japan), available for online use or download (Windows OS) at https:// manuals.ts.fujitsu.com/isc_illustrated_spares/ from the CSS component view of the ServerView Operations Manager Glossary Contains abbreviations and explanations, available online "Warranty"...
Page 26: Further Documents
Before you start Document Description "Returning used devices" Recycling and contact information, available manual online at https://ts.fujitsu.com/recycling, or as a printed copy "Service Desk" leaflet Not applicable in Japan and other countries that "サポート＆サービス" for have different regulations for recycling...
Page 27: Important Information
Important information Introduction In this chapter you will find essential information regarding safety when working on your server. Depending on your server or the installed options some information is not valid for your server. CAUTION ▶ Before installing and starting up a server, please observe the safety instructions listed in the following section.
Page 28: Before Starting Up
Important information ▶ Only valid for non hot-plug components Before installing/removing internal components to/from the server, turn off the server, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices. Also unplug all power cords from the power outlet. Failure to do so can cause electric shock or damage.
Page 29 Important information ▶ If a DC power cord is used, the server must be connected to a proper DC source and earth ground stud/end. ▶ Ensure that the server is connected to a properly grounded power outlet close to the server. ▶...
Page 30 Important information ▶ Proper operation of the server (in accordance with IEC 60950-1/62368-1 resp. EN 60950-1/62368-1) is only ensured if the server is completely assembled and the rear covers for the installation slots have been fitted (electric shock, cooling, fire protection, interference suppression). ▶...
Page 31: Batteries
Important information ▶ Install the screw removed during installation/detaching internal options in former position. To use a screw of the different kind can cause a breakdown of equipment. ▶ The procedure of installation on this notes might change depending on a configuration of option.
Page 32 Important information CAUTION ▶ Only use CDs/DVDs/BDs that are in perfect condition, in order to prevent data loss, equipment damage and injury. ▶ Check each CD/DVD/BD for damage, cracks, breakages etc. before inserting it in the drive. Note that any additional labels applied may change the mechanical properties of a CD/DVD/BD and cause imbalance and vibrations.
Page 33: Laser Information
Important information ▶ Do not bend or place heavy objects on CDs/DVDs/BDs. ▶ Do not write with ballpoint pen or pencil on the label (printed) side. ▶ Do not attach stickers or similar to the label side. Doing so may cause rotational eccentricity and abnormal vibrations.
Page 34 Important information Figure 1: ESD label The ESD label can be different. When you handle ESD modules, you must always observe the following points: ▶ Switch off the server enclosure and remove the power plugs from the power outlets before installing or removing ESD modules. ▶...
Page 35: Transporting The Server
Important information 3.2.8 Transporting the server CAUTION ▶ Only transport the server in its original packaging or in packaging that protects it from impacts and jolts. In Japan and APAC, transporting the server in its original packaging does not apply. ▶...
Page 36: Installing The Server Enclosure In The Rack
A connector. CE conformity The system complies with the requirements of European Regulations. Find the CE declaration on certificate portal: https://sp.ts.fujitsu.com/sites/certificates/default.aspx Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 37: Energy Star
Important information CAUTION This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause RF interference. ▶ In this case the user may be required to take adequate measures. To open the CE declaration applicable for your system, proceed as follows: ▶...
Page 38: Other Important Information
▶ 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 39: 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 40 More information can be found at: https://ts.fujitsu.com/recycling Details regarding the return and recycling of devices and consumables within Europe can also be found in the "Returning used devices" manual, via your local Fujitsu branch, or at: https://ts.fujitsu.com/recycling Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 41: Basic Hardware Procedures
Basic hardware procedures Using diagnostic information 4.1.1 Proceeding Use the Fujitsu ServerView Suite management software to plan the upgrade or replacement of hardware components: ▶ In ServerView Operations Manager Single System View select Maintenance from the Information/Operation menu. It is recommended to prepare local maintenance tasks using remote diagnostics procedures, see the "ServerView Suite Local Service Concept...
Page 42: Determining The Error Class
Basic hardware procedures Using the ServerView Operations Manager ▶ To toggle the ID indicator from the ServerView Operations Manager, choose Single System View and press the Locate button. Using the Infrastructure Manager ▶ To toggle the ID indicator from the Infrastructure Manager, select a node from the Node List screen and operate ID LED from the Action button.
Page 43 Basic hardware procedures Possibilities to get more information about the defective component – Checking the ServerView System Monitor, available on Windows or Linux based servers with ServerView agents installed. For more information, see the "ServerView System Monitor" user guide. – Checking the System Event Log (SEL), see "Viewing and clearing the System Event Log (SEL)"...
Page 44 Basic hardware procedures Figure 2: Position of the CSS button on the system board ▶ Press the Indicate CSS button on the system board (see circle) to highlight defective components. The indicator next to the defective component lights Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 45: Shutting Down The Server Node
Basic hardware procedures Shutting down the server node CAUTION ▶ For more information, see "Important information" on page This step is only required when upgrading or replacing non-hot-plug components. ▶ Inform the system administrator that the server node will be shut down and put offline.
Page 46 Basic hardware procedures Removing the CX2550 M6 or CX2560 M6 server node CAUTION ▶ Follow the safety instructions in "Important information" on page ▶ Shut down the server node and disconnect all external cables. Figure 3: Removing the CX2550 M6 or CX2560 M6 server node (A) ▶...
Page 47 Basic hardware procedures Figure 4: Removing the CX2550 M6 or CX2560 M6 server node (B) ▶ Open the lever (1). When the lever is fully open, pull out the server node with the handle (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 48 Basic hardware procedures Figure 5: Removing the CX2550 M6 or CX2560 M6 server node (C) ▶ Once the server node has been pulled to a position where the "Near to END" label (1) is visible, use the other hand to support the bottom of the server node until the server node has been pulled out.
Page 49: Handling Riser Modules
Basic hardware procedures Handling riser modules 4.4.1 Positions of riser modules Figure 6: Positions of riser modules (example: CX2560 M6) Riser module offers one PCIe Gen4 Riser module offers one PCIe Gen4 x16 slot x16 slot 4.4.2 Removing a riser module Figure 7: Removing a riser module (example: left riser module) (A) ▶...
Page 50 Basic hardware procedures Figure 8: Removing a riser module (example: left riser module) (B) ▶ Remove the two screws (see circles). Figure 9: Removing a riser module (example: left riser module) (C) ▶ Carefully pull out the corresponding riser module upward by holding it at the two touch points (see circles).
Page 51: Installing A Riser Module
Basic hardware procedures 4.4.3 Installing a riser module Figure 10: Installing a rise rmodule (example: left riser module) (A) ▶ Install the riser module by holding it at the two touch points. Ensure, that the riser module fits in the guiding notches (see circles). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 52: Handling Dummy Riser Modules
Basic hardware procedures Figure 11: Installing a rise rmodule (example: left riser module) (B) ▶ Fasten the riser module with two screws (see circles). Figure 12: Installing a rise rmodule (example: left riser module) (C) ▶ Secure the riser module with one screw on the air bracket or liquid pipe bracket (see circle).
Page 53: Handling The Memory Slot Air Ducts
Basic hardware procedures Installing a dummy riser module ▶ Install the riser dummy module in the same way as a riser module, see "Installing a riser module" on page Removing a dummy riser module ▶ Remove the riser dummy module in the same way as a riser module, see "Removing a riser module"...
Page 54 Basic hardware procedures ▶ Unlock the air duct (1) and lift it out of the chassis as shown (2). Installing the memory slot air ducts for air cooling Figure 15: Installing the air duct ▶ Insert the air duct (1) and place it in the chassis as shown (2) to ensure it is locked (3).
Page 55 Basic hardware procedures Figure 17: Removing the node link bar ▶ Remove two screw from the node link bar (see circles). ▶ Remove the node link bar. Figure 18: Removing the memory slot air ducts for LC ▶ Pull up the air duct in a vertical motion and remove it from the chassis. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 56 Basic hardware procedures Installing the memory slot air ducts for liquid cooling (only CX2550 M6) Figure 19: Installing the memory slot air ducts for LC ▶ Install the memory covers onto the DIMM memory modules. Figure 20: Aligning the node link bar Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 57: Installing The Cx2550 M6 Or Cx2560 M6 Server Node
Basic hardware procedures ▶ Install the node link bar. Align the guide pins of the node link bar (see circle). Figure 21: Installing the node link bar ▶ Fasten the node link bar with one screw on each side (see circles). ▶...
Page 58 Basic hardware procedures Figure 22: Pushing the server node into the server enclosure ▶ Use the handle to push the server node into the chassis (1) and use the lever to engage the connector (2). Figure 23: Verifying the locking mechanism Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 59: Switching On The Server Node
Basic hardware procedures ▶ Ensure that the locking mechanism of the lever tip is locked in place (see circle). ▶ If applicable, connect all external cables to the server node. Switching on the server node CAUTION ▶ Follow the safety instructions in "Important information"...
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Page 61: Basic Software Procedures
Basic software procedures Starting the maintenance task 5.1.1 Suspending BitLocker functionality BitLocker Drive Encryption provides protection for OS 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 62: Disabling The Boot Watchdog
Group Policy settings. For more information on how to suspend BitLocker drive encryption, see the Microsoft TechNet library at: https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc731549.aspx For more information, see the Fujitsu web pages. 5.1.2 Disabling the boot watchdog The boot watchdog determines whether the OS boots within a preset time frame.
Page 63: Removing Backup And Optical Disk Media
▶ If the backup media cannot be ejected by conventional means, and it is mandatory that the cartridge be removed prior to returning the drive for repair or disposing it, a manual tape extraction needs to be performed. Please contact Fujitsu support, if "forcible" tape ejection is necessary. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 64: Verifying And Configuring The Backup Software Solution
Basic software procedures Fujitsu does not assume responsibility for any damage to the tape drive, the data cartridge/tape or for the loss of any data resulting from manual tape extraction procedures. 5.1.4 Verifying and configuring the backup software solution This task only applies to Japan.
Page 65 Please refer to the following manuals of the Infrastructure Manager. See manual "FUJITSU Software Infrastructure Manager Vx.x.x User's Guide", section "2.4.2 Profiles and Policies", available at: https://ts.fujitsu.com/support/ For Japan: See manual "FUJITSU Software Infrastructure Manager Vx.x.x 解説書",...
Page 66: Switching On The Id Indicator
Basic software procedures 5.1.6 Switching on the ID indicator For easy identification of the server, switch on the ID indicator, especially when working in a datacenter environment or a server room. The ID indicator can also be activated via the iRMC S5 web interface and its status is reported to the iRMC S5.
Page 67: Completing The Maintenance Task
After updating or recovering the BIOS and iRMC, enable the boot watchdog again, see "Enabling the boot watchdog" on page Fujitsu does not assume responsibility for any damage done to the server or for the loss of any data resulting from BIOS updates. BIOS flash procedure ▶...
Page 68 Basic software procedures ▶ Restart the server. The system will start the POST process. ▶ During POST, press [F12] and select the connected USB stick as boot device. The system will detect the USB stick. ▶ Choose one of the following options from the update tool menu to start the iRMC update process: Normal: Choose this option to update an existing system board.
Page 69: Verifying System Information Backup Or Restore
Event Log (SEL)" on page When using the Infrastructure Manager, please refer to the following manuals about backup and restore function of system information. See manual "FUJITSU Software Infrastructure Manager Vx.x.x User's Guide", section "2.10 Backup/Restore Hardware Settings", available at: https://ts.fujitsu.com/support/ For Japan: See manual "FUJITSU Software Infrastructure Manager Vx.x.x 解説書",...
Page 70: Updating Expansion Card Firmware
Follow the instructions provided separately. After replacing the expansion card, it is essential to upgrade the firmware to the latest version without connecting any storage devices. The latest expansion card firmware version is available from the Fujitsu support web pages at: https://ts.fujitsu.com/support/ For Japan: https://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/primergy/downloads/...
Page 71: Resetting The Boot Retry Counter
– ServerView Update Manager Express: "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 Linux tools from the Fujitsu support web pages https://ts.fujitsu.com/support/ For Japan: https://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/primergy/downloads/ 5.2.4...
Page 72 Basic software procedures Resetting the boot retry counter The boot retry counter should be reset to its original value concluding every service task. Please note, if the customer does not know about the original boot retry values: If the system boots up and no further errors occur within 6 hours after that successful boot attempt, the boot retry counter will automatically be reset to its default value.
Page 73: Enabling The Boot Watchdog
Basic software procedures Resetting the boot retry counter using iRMC S5 web interface ▶ Log in to the iRMC S5 web interface. ▶ Select the Settings menu. ▶ Select the Server Management menu. ▶ The following boot retry counter settings are available under Automatic System Recovery &...
Page 74: Enabling Replaced Components In The Bios
Basic software procedures Enabling the boot watchdog using the iRMC S5 web interface ▶ Log in to the iRMC S5 web interface. ▶ Select the Settings menu. ▶ Open the Server Management page. ▶ In the Boot Watchdog group, check the Enable Boot Watchdog option. The Enable Boot Watchdog option must be selected.
Page 75: Reconfiguring The Backup Software Solution
More information on suitable backup software solutions and related documentation is available from the Fujitsu web pages. Re-enabling backup drives If a backup drive has been disabled or deleted from the backup software drive list (see "Removing backup and optical disk media"...
Page 76: Verifying The Memory Mode
Basic software procedures 5.2.8 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 memory mode (e.g. Mirrored Channel mode) may no longer be available due to a lack of identical memory module pairs.
Page 77: Viewing And Clearing The System Event Log (Sel)
Basic software procedures If a Linux/VMware OS is used and the hardware clock has been configured as UTC (Universal Time, Coordinated) in the OS, the BMC local time may not be mapped correctly. ▶ After replacing the system board, ask the system administrator whether the RTC or UTC time standard is to be used as system time.
Page 78 Basic software procedures Viewing the SEL using the ServerView Operations Manager ▶ In ServerView Operations Manager Single System View select Maintenance from the Information / Operation menu. ▶ Under Maintenance select System Event Log. ▶ Select the message type(s) you want to display: ‐...
Page 79 Basic software procedures ▶ You can also filter the table using the filter lists in the header of some columns. Note on the Driver Monitor of the iRMC S5 web interface The Driver Monitor view gives you an overview of the monitored components.
Page 80: Updating The Nic Configuration File In A Linux And Vmware Environment
Basic software procedures Please refer to the following manuals of Infrastructure Manager for collecting logs from ISM. See manual "FUJITSU Software Infrastructure Manager Vx.x.x User's Guide", section "2.5 Log Management", available at: https://ts.fujitsu.com/support/ For Japan: See manual "FUJITSU Software Infrastructure Manager Vx.x.x 解説書", section "2.5 ログ管理機能", available at:...
Page 81: Resuming Bitlocker Functionality
Basic software procedures ▶ After replacing a network controller or the system board, switch on and boot the server, see "Switching on the server node" on page The hardware configuration tool for Red Hat Linux, will launch at boot and detect the new and/or changed hardware on your system.
Page 82: Performing A Raid Array Rebuild
For more information on how to resume BitLocker drive encryption, see the Microsoft TechNet library at: https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc731549.aspx For more information, see the Fujitsu web pages. 5.2.13 Performing a RAID array rebuild After replacing an HDD that has been combined into a RAID array, RAID rebuild will be performed completely unattended as a background process.
Page 83: Looking For Mac/Wwn/Guid And Sas Addresses
Basic software procedures You may notice a slight performance impact during rebuild. 5.2.14 Looking for MAC/WWN/GUID and SAS addresses 5.2.14.1 Basic information The customer needs to know the new address of the controller: – When replacing the system board with an onboard LAN controller –...
Page 84: Looking For The Wwn Address Of A Fibre Channel Controller
Command Line Protocol (CLP) will be displayed. For add-in cards the vendors provide documentation and tools, offered on the Fujitsu support web pages: https://ts.fujitsu.com/support/ Select the server, select Downloads - More Details - Driver. Some vendors bundle the documentation together with the driver package.
Page 85: Looking For The Guid Address Of An Infiniband Or Omni-Path Controller
Basic software procedures Checking the label ▶ If available, check the label on the controller. Beside the part number, you may find the WWN address. Using the BIOS ▶ Enter the BIOS setup menu. ▶ Select the Configuration menu. The addresses are displayed at the one or more of the following (it depends on the behavior of the UEFI driver included in each controller).
Page 86: Using The Chassis Id Prom Tool
Server Management" user guide and the "ServerView RAID Manager" user guide. ▶ Inform the customer about the new SAS address. The customer need the new SAS address, especially when the server is connected to a Fujitsu Storage ETERNUS system. 5.2.15...
Page 87: Configuring Lan Teaming
Please refer to the following manuals of the Infrastructure Manager. See manual "FUJITSU Software Infrastructure Manager Vx.x.x User's Guide", section "2.4.2 Profiles and Policies", available at: https://ts.fujitsu.com/support/ For Japan: See manual "FUJITSU Software Infrastructure Manager Vx.x.x 解説書",...
Page 88: Switching Off The Id Indicator
Basic software procedures After replacing or upgrading LAN controllers ▶ You need to restore the configuration for the LAN Teaming, using the LAN driver utility or OS teaming software. Ensure that the controllers have been assigned as primary or secondary according to your requirements.
Page 89: Performing A Fan Test
Basic software procedures Using the ID icon in the iRMC S5 web interface ▶ Log in to the iRMC S5 web interface. The icon that represents the ID indicator LED resides on the right of the menu bar. Its color symbolizes its status: blue: the ID LED is on.
Page 90 ▶ After the fan test is complete, restore the time setting to its initial value and click Save Page. In case of maintenance done by Fujitsu engineers in Japan: Executing the fan test via Chassis ID Prom Tool Please follow the instructions provided separately.
Page 91: Expansion Cards And Ocp Mezzanine Cards
Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards 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.
Page 92 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 25: CX2550 M6: PCIe and OCP module slots PCIe slot 1 (CPU2) OCP module slot (CPU1) PCIe slot 2 (CPU1) Front PCIe-SSD connector (CPU2) Slot / connector Type PCIe slot 1 (CPU2) PCIe Gen4 x16 PCIe slot 2 (CPU1) PCIe Gen4 x16 OCP module slot (CPU1)
Page 93: Cx2560 M6
Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards PCIe slot / OCP slot population order Figure 26: CX2550 M6: PCIe Slot / OCP slot population order (Air Cooling/Liquid Cooling) 6.2.2 CX2560 M6 PCIe and OCP module slots These server nodes can be flexibly expanded with up to two expansion cards PCIe 4.0 x16 (via riser module) and one OCP PCIe x16 mezzanine card.
Page 94 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 27: CX2560 M6: PCIe and OCP module slots PCIe slot 1 (CPU1) Internal RAID module connector PCIe slot 2 (CPU1) (CPU2) OCP module slot (CPU1) Front PCIe-SSD connector (CPU2) Slot / connector Type PCIe slot 1 (CPU1) PCIe Gen4 x16 PCIe slot 2 (CPU1)
Page 95 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards PCIe slot / OCP slot population order Figure 28: CX2560 M6: PCIe Slot / OCP slot population order Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 96: Handling Slot Brackets
Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Handling slot brackets 6.3.1 Installing slot brackets Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: Phillips PH1 / (+) No. 1 screw driver Use the low profile bracket perforated for relevant controllers. Figure 29: Perforated and non-perforated slot brackets Full height bracket non-perforated Low profile bracket perforated Full height bracket perforated...
Page 97 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Installing a slot bracket ▶ Place the controller on the mounting tabs on the slot bracket. ▶ Fasten the slot bracket to the controller with two screws. Example: EP540i Figure 30: Placing the slot bracket ▶...
Page 98: Removing Slot Brackets
Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards 6.3.2 Removing slot brackets Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: Phillips PH1 / (+) No. 1 screw driver Removing a slot bracket ▶ Remove the two screws. ▶ Remove the controller from the mounting tabs on the slot bracket. OCP (Open Compute Project) modules 6.4.1 Installing the OCP module...
Page 99 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Removing the OCP dummy cover Figure 32: Removing the OCP dummy cover ▶ Press the latch (1) on the right side outside (2). ▶ Remove the OCP dummy cover (3). Installing an OCP module Figure 33: OCP module Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 100 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards ▶ Take the OCP module out of the packaging. Figure 34: Installing the OCP bracket ▶ Remove the bracket from the module in case of Mellanox OCP. ▶ Replace bracket for internal lock type, see Figure ▶...
Page 101: Removing The Ocp Module
Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 35: Installing an OCP module ▶ Push the OCP module as far as possible into the slot. Concluding steps ▶ "Installing the CX2550 M6 or CX2560 M6 server node" on page ▶ Reconnect all external cables. ▶...
Page 102 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Tools: Philips PH2/ (+) No. 2 screw driver Preliminary steps ▶ "Disabling the boot watchdog" on page ▶ Locate the desired server node with the ID button. ▶ "Shutting down the server node" on page ▶...
Page 103 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards ▶ Push the green area of the latch of the OCP rail (1). ▶ Keep pushing the latch and then push the OCP brackets in the direction of the arrow (2). In case of CX2550 M6 liquid cooling, remove the liquid pipe bracket, see "Removing the LC kit"...
Page 104: Replacing The Ocp Module
Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards ▶ Insert the OCP dummy cover with the left side first (1). ▶ While pressing the latch on the right side outside (2) insert it completely in the direction of the arrow (3). Concluding steps In case of CX2550 M6 liquid cooling, reconnect all cables, see "Installing the LC kit"...
Page 105: Handling Sfp+ Transceiver Modules
Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Removing the defective OCP module ▶ Remove the OCP module, see "Removing the OCP module" on page 101. Installing the new OCP module ▶ Install the OCP module, see "Installing the OCP module" on page Concluding steps ▶...
Page 106 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards The SFP+ transceiver modules are hot-pluggable. The activation replacement depends on the system configuration. Check it with the customer who is managing the system or the system engineer. Installing SFP+ transceiver modules Figure 39: Removing the protective cap ▶...
Page 107 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 40: Unlatching the locking bail ▶ Carefully unlatch and fold down the locking bail on the SFP+ transceiver module. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 108 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 41: Inserting the SFP+ transceiver module ▶ Insert and slide the SFP+ transceiver module into the socket connector as far as it will go. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 109 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 42: Latching the locking bail ▶ Carefully fold up and latch the locking bail. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 110 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 43: Installing the protective cap ▶ If the SFP+ transceiver module is not immediately connected, attach the protective cap to the SFP+ transceiver module. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 111: Removing Sfp+ Transceiver Modules
Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 44: Installing the secondary SFP+ transceiver module ▶ If applicable, install the secondary SFP+ transceiver module accordingly. 6.5.2 Removing SFP+ transceiver modules Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less The SFP+ transceiver modules are hot-pluggable. The activation replacement depends on the system configuration.
Page 112 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Removing an SFP+ transceiver module Figure 45: Removing the protective cap ▶ If present, remove the protective cap from the SFP+ transceiver module. CAUTION ▶ Keep the protective cap for future use. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 113 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 46: Unlatching the locking bail ▶ Carefully unlatch and fold down the locking bail on the SFP+ transceiver module to eject the transceiver from the socket connector. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 114 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 47: Removing the SFP+ transceiver module ▶ Pull the SFP+ transceiver module out of its socket connector. ▶ Attach the protective cap to the SFP+ transceiver module. Place the removed SFP+ transceiver module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment.
Page 115: Expansion Cards In Riser Modules
Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Expansion cards in riser modules 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.
Page 116 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards ▶ "Removing a riser module" on page Removing a dummy slot bracket Figure 48: Removing a dummy slot bracket ▶ Remove the screw from the slot bracket (1). ▶ Remove the dummy slot bracket from the riser module (2). Installing an expansion card to the riser module Figure 49: Inserting an expansion card to the riser module Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 117 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards ▶ Carefully insert the expansion card into the PCIe slot and press down firmly until it is fully seated in the slot (1). ▶ Secure the expansion card with one screw that is attached to the riser module (2).
Page 118: Removing Expansion Cards
Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Concluding steps ▶ "Installing a riser module" on page ▶ "Installing the CX2550 M6 or CX2560 M6 server node" on page ▶ Reconnect all external cables. ▶ "Connectors, controls, and indicators" on page 296. ▶...
Page 119 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Removing an expansion card Figure 51: Removing an expansion card from the riser module ▶ If applicable, disconnect internal cables to the expansion card. ▶ If applicable, remove the TFM from the expansion card, see "Removing the TFM"...
Page 120: Replacing An Expansion Card
Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Installing a dummy slot bracket Figure 52: Installing a dummy slot bracket ▶ Slide the dummy slot bracket into the guide (1). ▶ Secure the slot bracket with a screw that is attached to the riser module (2). Make sure that the metal pin of the controller bracket does not get stucked with the recess of the riser bracket.
Page 121 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Tools: – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver When replacing network controllers or the system board, 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.
Page 122 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Installing an expansion card ▶ If applicable, install a slot bracket on the new expansion card, see "Installing slot brackets" on page ▶ Install the new expansion card, see "Installing an expansion card to the riser module"...
Page 123: Replacing A Dedicated Internal Raid Module
Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Replacing a dedicated internal RAID module Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 10 minutes (URU) Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Preliminary steps ▶ Locate the desired server node with the ID button. ▶...
Page 124 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 54: Removing the node link bar ▶ Remove the node link bar. Figure 55: Removing the dedicated internal RAID module ▶ Remove the three screws from the dedicated internal RAID module (see circles). Screw type: M3 x 5.5 mm Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No.2, hexagonal cross SW5 ▶...
Page 125 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 56: Installing the node link bar ▶ Install the node link bar to the chassis. Figure 57: Fastening the screws ▶ Fasten the two screws (see circle). Screw type: #6-32 Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No.2 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 126 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Installing a dedicated internal RAID module Figure 58: Removing the screws ▶ Remove the two screws (see circle). Screw type: #6-32 Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No.2 Figure 59: Removing the link node bar ▶...
Page 127 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 60: Attaching the dedicated internal RAID module ▶ Place the dedicated internal RAID module as shown. ▶ Fasten the dedicated internal RAID module with three screws (see circles). Screw type: M3 x 5.5 mm Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No.2, hexagonal cross SW5 Figure 61: Installing the node link bar ▶...
Page 128 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 62: Fastening the node link bar ▶ Fasten the node link bar with one screw on each side. Screw type: #6-32 Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No.2 Connecting cables to the dedicated internal RAID module ▶...
Page 129: Flash Backup Unit (Fbu)
Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Flash backup unit (FBU) 6.8.1 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.
Page 130 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 63: FBU holder Figure 64: FBU Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 131: Installing The Fbu
Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards 6.8.3 Installing the FBU Upgrade and Repair Unit 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less Preliminary steps ▶ "Disabling the boot watchdog" on page ▶ Locate the desired server node with the ID button. ▶ "Shutting down the server node" on page ▶...
Page 132 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Installing the FBU in the FBU holder Figure 65: Installing the FBU in the FBU holder ▶ At a slight angle, fit the FBU under the brackets of the FBU holder (1). ▶ Route the FBU cable through the hole on the rear side of the FBU holder (2).
Page 133 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 66: Verifying the FBU ▶ Ensure that the FBU is properly seated in the FBU holder. Installing the FBU holder Figure 67: Installing the FBU holder ▶ Align the FBU holder with the guides in the node link bar (see circle). ▶...
Page 134 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Connecting the FBU Figure 68: Removing the node link bar ▶ Remove the node link bar with one screw on each side. Screw type: #6-32 Tools: Phililips PH2 / (+) No. 2 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 135 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 69: Connecting the FBU cable ▶ Connect the FBU with the cable (see circle). Cabling of the FBU Figure 70: Cabling of the FBU Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 136 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 71: Putting the FBU connector ▶ Place the FBU connector under the node link bar (see circle). Figure 72: Routing the FBU cable Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 137 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards ▶ Route the FBU cable into the gap between heat sink and memory slot air duct. ▶ Place the FBU cable into the cut out of the memory slot air duct (see circles). Figure 73: Connecting the FBU connector with the SAS/RAID controller ▶...
Page 138 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 74: Routing the FBU cable and the SAS/SATA cable ▶ Route the FBU cable together with the SAS/SATA cable into the gap between heat sink and memory slot air duct. ▶ Place the FBU cable together with the SAS/SATA cable into the cut out of the memory slot air duct (see circles).
Page 139 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 75: Connecting the FBU cable and the SAS/SATA cable to the SAS/RAID controller ▶ Route the cable as shown. ▶ Connect the SAS/SATA cable and the FBU cable to the RAID controller (see circles).
Page 140: Removing An Fbu
Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards 6.8.4 Removing an FBU Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: tool-less Disconnecting the FBU Figure 76: Removing the node link bar ▶ Remove the node link bar with one screw on each side. Screw type: #6-32 Tools: Phililips PH2 / (+) No.
Page 141 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 77: Disconnecting the FBU cable ▶ Disconnect the FBU with the cable (see circle). Figure 78: Removing a riser module (example: left riser module) (A) ▶ If necessary, disconnect the cables from the other components. ▶...
Page 142 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 79: Removing a riser module (example: left riser module) (B) ▶ Remove the two screws (see circles). Figure 80: Removing a riser module (example: left riser module) (C) ▶ Carefully pull out the corresponding riser module upward by holding it at the two touch points (see circles).
Page 143 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 81: Disconnecting the FBU ▶ Disconnect the FBU connector from the SAS/RAD controller (see circle). Removing the FBU holder Figure 82: Removing the FBU holder Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 144: Replacing An Fbu
Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards ▶ Remove the FBU holder as shown. Removing the FBU from the FBU holder Figure 83: Removing the FBU from the FBU holder ▶ Press down on the stopper of the FBU holder (1) and remove the FBU (2). 6.8.5 Replacing an FBU Upgrade and Repair Unit...
Page 145: Replacing A Tfm
Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards ▶ If applicable, remove the SFP+ transceiver modules from the expansion card, see "Removing SFP+ transceiver modules" on page 111. Removing the defective FBU ▶ Remove the FBU with the FBU holder, see "Removing the FBU holder" on page 143.
Page 146 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Preliminary steps ▶ Locate the desired server node with the ID button. ▶ "Shutting down the server node" on page ▶ Remove all external cables from the server node. ▶ "Removing server nodes from the server enclosure" on page ▶...
Page 147 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 85: Removing the TFM ▶ Remove the two screws (1). ▶ Remove the TFM (2). Note for replacing the TFM: The two spacer bolts can remain on the RAID controller. Installing the TFM ▶...
Page 148 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 86: Installing the TFM (A) ▶ If this is the first time installing a TFM: first fit the two spacer bolts on the RAID controller. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 149 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 87: Installing the TFM (B) ▶ Fasten the TFM to the RAID controller with the two screws from the TFM kit. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 150 Expansion cards and OCP mezzanine cards Figure 88: Connecting the FBU cable ▶ Connect the FBU cable to the TFM. ▶ Install the expansion card, see "Installing expansion cards" on page 115. Concluding steps ▶ "Installing a riser module" on page ▶...
Page 151: Main Memory
Main memory Safety notes CAUTION ▶ Before removing several memory modules, make sure that all memory modules can be reinstalled into their original slots. Otherwise, data may be lost. ▶ Do not install unsupported third party memory modules. For more information on supported memory modules, see "Basic information"...
Page 152: Basic Information
Main memory Basic information 7.2.1 Slots and features Figure 89: Slots of the main memory (CX2550 M6) Figure 90: Slots of the main memory (CX2560 M6) The notation of the memory channels and DIMM sockets correspond to the silk print on system board. On 2nd CPU the memory channels are named J, K, L, M, N, P, Q and R and placed accordingly.
Page 153: Memory Population Conditions
– Channel mirroring within a socket (only for CX2560 M6) – Hardware memory scrubbing – Rank Level Sparing is not supported For system relevant information, see the hardware configurator of your server available online at the following address: https://ts.fujitsu.com/products/standard_servers/index.htm For Japan: https://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/primergy/ 7.2.2 Memory population conditions –...
Page 154 Main memory – x4 and x8 DIMMs cannot be mixed in the same channel. – Mixing of LRDIMM with RDIMM type is not allowed per platform. – Mixing of non-3DS DIMM and 3DS DIMM is not allowed in the same channel, across different channels, and across different sockets.
Page 155: Modes Of Operation
Main memory 7.2.3 Modes of operation 7.2.3.1 DDR4 DIMM – Unbalanced configurations can lead to significantly reduced bandwidth because the system will fracture the memory space into multiple regions – If two DIMM with different capacity are installed in one channel, the one with higher capacity has to be placed in slot 1 of a channel.
Page 156 Main memory CPU 1 CPU 2 Channel iMC 0 iMC 1 iMC 2 iMC 3 iMC 0 iMC 1 iMC 2 iMC 3 DIMM# 1 CPU populated 2 CPU populated Figure 91: Normal mode (CX2550 M6) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 157 Main memory CPU 1 CPU 2 Channel iMC 0 iMC 1 iMC 2 iMC 3 iMC 0 iMC 1 iMC 2 iMC 3 DIMM# 1 CPU populated D D D D D D D D D D D D 2 CPU populated D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D...
Page 158 Main memory CPU 1 CPU 2 Channel iMC 0 iMC 1 iMC 2 iMC 3 iMC 0 iMC 1 iMC 2 iMC 3 DIMM# 1 CPU populated 2 CPU populated Figure 93: Performance channel mode (CX2550 M6) CPU 1 CPU 1 CPU 2 CPU 2 Channel...
Page 159 Main memory – DIMM slot populations within a channel do not have to be identical, but the same DIMM slot location across mirroring channel. – In the Mirrored Channel Mode, the memory contents are mirrored between Channels A, B, and C or Channels D, E, and F. (For CPU2, respective DDR Channels are: G, H, and J or Channels K, L and M).
Page 160 Main memory Normal mode Figure 96: Normal mode (CX2560 M6) App Direct Mode Memory Mode Optane PMem module is installed. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 161 Main memory DDR4 DIMM is installed. The following DDR4 DIMMs are supported: ● RDIMM 1R 16 GB ● RDIMM 1R 32 GB ● RDIMM 2R 16 GB ● RDIMM 2R 32 GB ● RDIMM 2R 64 GB ● RDIMM 3DS 128 GB ●...
Page 162 Main memory Figure 97: Mirroring mode (CX2560 M6) App Direct Mode Memory Mode Optane PMem module is installed. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 163: Installing Memory Modules
Main memory DDR4 DIMM is installed. The following DDR4 DIMMs are supported: ● RDIMM 1R 16 GB ● RDIMM 1R 32 GB ● RDIMM 2R 16 GB ● RDIMM 2R 32 GB ● RDIMM 2R 64 GB ● RDIMM 3DS 128 GB ●...
Page 164 Main memory CAUTION ▶ Use only released configurations to ensure a faultless operation of the system. ▶ Before changing the memory configuration, verify if the configuration is released. Please contact your sales outlet or our customer service center. For more information on configurations of Optane PMem modules and DDR4 DIMMs, see "Basic information"...
Page 165 Main memory Installing a memory module Figure 98: Opening the securing clips ▶ Press the securing clips on both sides of the memory slot concerned outward. ▶ If applicable, remove the dummy module. Figure 99: Installing a memory module ▶ Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the slot. ▶...
Page 166: Removing Memory Modules
Main memory ▶ Eject the memory module again by pressing out the securing clips at each end of the memory slot. ▶ Press down on the memory module until the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module. ▶...
Page 167 Main memory Preliminary steps ▶ If applicable, "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page ▶ "Disabling the boot watchdog" on page ▶ Locate the desired server node with the ID button. ▶ "Shutting down the server node" on page ▶ If applicable, remove all external cables from the server node. ▶...
Page 168: Replacing Memory Modules
Main memory Concluding steps ▶ "Installing the memory slot air ducts for air cooling" on page ▶ "Installing a riser module" on page ▶ "Installing the CX2550 M6 or CX2560 M6 server node" on page ▶ If applicable, reconnect all external cables. ▶...
Page 169 Main memory ▶ "Removing a riser module" on page ▶ "Removing the memory slot air ducts for air cooling" on page Removing the defective memory module ▶ Remove the memory module, see "Removing memory modules " on page 166. Installing the new memory module ▶...
Page 170 Main memory Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 171: Processor (Cpu)
Processor (CPU) Safety notes CAUTION ▶ Do not install unsupported CPUs. For more information on supported CPUs, see "Basic information" on page ▶ 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 172: Replacing A Cpu Or Heat Sink
95-watt. – Mixing CPUs of different stepping is not supported. For system relevant information, see the hardware configurator of your server available online at the following address: https://ts.fujitsu.com/products/standard_servers/index.htm For Japan: https://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/primergy/ Replacing a CPU or heat sink Field Replaceable Unit...
Page 173 Processor (CPU) CAUTION CPUs are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge and therefore must always be handled with care. ▶ After a CPU has been removed from its protective sleeve or from its socket, place it upside down on a nonconducting, antistatic surface. ▶...
Page 174 Processor (CPU) Removing the heat sink Figure 104: Removing the heat sink (A) ▶ Loosen the captive screws (circles) following the sequence described below and using a Torx screw driver: CAUTION ▶ Please do not use an electric screwdriver. There is a possibility the washer on the heat sink mounting screw may be damaged.
Page 175 Processor (CPU) Figure 105: Removing the heat sink (B) ▶ Push the four latches inward. ▶ Lift the heat sink together with the CPU frame out of the chassis. CAUTION ▶ Pay special attention not to damage any system board components surrounding the CPU socket.
Page 176 Processor (CPU) Removing the CPU Figure 106: Removing the CPU ▶ Pull the lever of the CPU frame to lift up the CPU. ▶ Remove the CPU from the CPU frame. ▶ Clean residual thermal paste from the CPU surface using a lint-free cloth and store the CPU in a save place.
Page 177 Processor (CPU) If the CPU upgrade or replacement kit contains a new heat sink, a thin layer of thermal compound has already been pre-applied to its lower surface. In this case, it isn’t necessary to apply thermal paste to the heat sink lower surface.
Page 178 Processor (CPU) Figure 108: Applying the thermal paste ▶ Apply a small point-shaped amount of thermal paste (1.0 gram, see description above) to the center of the heat sink lower surface as shown. CAUTION ▶ Do not mix different types of thermal paste. Installing the CPU CAUTION When replacing a system board...
Page 179 Processor (CPU) Figure 109: CPU in packaging ▶ Remain the CPU in the packaging. Figure 110: Installing the CPU frame on the CPU ▶ Click the CPU frame into the CPU. Ensure that the triangle marks on CPU and on CPU frame are on the same edge (see circles). ▶...
Page 180 Processor (CPU) Installing the heat sink Figure 111: Removing the heat sink from the protective cover ▶ If applicable, remove the heat sink from the protective cover. ▶ If using a heat sink again, clean residual thermal paste from the heat sink surface using a lint-free cloth.
Page 181 Processor (CPU) Figure 112: Installing the heat sink on the CPU frame (A) ▶ Ensure that the triangle marks on the heat sink and on CPU frame are on the same edge (see circles). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 182 Processor (CPU) Figure 113: Installing the heat sink on the CPU frame (C) ▶ Place the heat sink onto the CPU frame. Also ensure that the triangle marks on the heat sink and on CPU frame are on the same edge (see circles). Figure 114: Installing the heat sink (A) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 183 Processor (CPU) ▶ Push the four latches inward. ▶ Carefully place the heat sink onto the CPU socket. Take care of the air flow direction. Figure 115: Installing the heat sink (B) ▶ Push the four latches outward. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 184 Processor (CPU) Figure 116: Installing the heat sink (C) ▶ Fasten the four captive screws in the sequence printed on the heat sink (1 to 4) by proceeding as follows: Torque: 0.9 Nm (not used in Japan) ▶ First, fasten the captive screws with 2 - 3 rotation in the sequence 1 to 4. ▶...
Page 185 Processor (CPU) Note when tightening the screws of the CPU heat sink: ▶ As shown in the figure below, tighten the screws while checking the screw tip until it is visible through the screw hole. ▶ When you reach the above position, hold the screw driver with two fingers and tighten the screw firmly.
Page 186 Processor (CPU) ▶ "Switching on the server node" on page When the system is powered on after a CPU has been replaced or upgraded, the Global Error indicator will start flashing with the message CPU has been changed. This only indicates that the CPU configuration has been altered. There is no technical problem.
Page 187: Liquid Cooling (Lc)
Liquid cooling (LC) Safety notes CAUTION ▶ Do not install unsupported CPUs. For more information on supported CPUs, see "Basic information" on page ▶ 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 188 Silver) – All CPUs must be of the same type For system relevant information, see the hardware configurator of your server node available online at the following address: https://ts.fujitsu.com/products/standard_servers/index.htm For Japan: https://www.fujitsu.com/jp/products/computing/servers/primergy/ Parts of the LC kit Figure 118: LC device...
Page 189 Liquid cooling (LC) Small parts of the LC kit Figure 119: VR cooling blocks with clamps 4x VR cooling blocks with clamps Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 190 Liquid cooling (LC) Figure 120: Cooling pads 8x small cooling pads 2x large cooling pads Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 191 Liquid cooling (LC) Adhesive memory pads Figure 121: Adhesive memory pads Figure 122: Example for memory modules with cooling pads All sides of the memory modules (1) that point to a cooling fin of a memory cooling unit must be covered with an adhesive memory pad (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 192: Replacing The Cpu Or Lc Kit
Liquid cooling (LC) Figure 123: Slots of the main memory (CX2550 M6) Memory Module Number of Memory Module Number of cooling pads cooling pads DIMM 1G 1 cooling pad DIMM 1L 1 cooling pad DIMM 1H 2 cooling pads DIMM 1M 2 cooling pads DIMM 1E 2 cooling pads...
Page 193 Liquid cooling (LC) CAUTION CPUs are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge and therefore must always be handled with care. ▶ After a CPU has been removed from its protective sleeve or from its socket, place it upside down on a nonconducting, antistatic surface. ▶...
Page 194 Liquid cooling (LC) Removing the LC kit Figure 124: Removing the screw from the liquid pipe bracket (A) ▶ Remove the screw from the liquid pipe bracket (see circle). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 195 Liquid cooling (LC) Figure 125: Removing the screw from the liquid pipe bracket (B) ▶ Slide the liquid pipe bracket from the T-shaped pin (1). ▶ Pull the liquid pipe bracket a little bit upward (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 196 Liquid cooling (LC) Figure 126: Disconnecting the power cables of the pump 1 and 2 ▶ Disconnect the LC power cables from the system board (see circle). Figure 127: Releasing the four clamps on the DIMM memory module heat sinks ▶...
Page 197 Liquid cooling (LC) Release the spring by finger. If impossible by finger, place a small flat headed screwdriver between the clamp and the DIMM cooler tank. Gently drag the clamp outwards to release the clamp from the VR cooling block. Figure 128: Removing the LC kit (1) ▶...
Page 198 Liquid cooling (LC) ▶ Push the four latches inward (see arrows). ▶ Hold the LC kit with both hands and lift up the complete LC kit. Figure 130: Holding the LC kit correctly Removing the CPU Figure 131: Removing the heat sink Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 199 Liquid cooling (LC) ▶ Remove the CPU frame from the LC kit. ▶ Clean residual thermal paste from the CPU surface and the LC kit surface using a lint-free cloth and store the CPU in a save place. CAUTION CPUs are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge and therefore must always be handled with care.
Page 200 Liquid cooling (LC) Figure 133: Assembling the LC kit (A) ▶ Remove the LC kit from the protective cover. ▶ Install the CPU frame into the LC kit. ▶ Ensure that the triangle mark on the CPU frame and the LC heat sink are on the same edge (see circles).
Page 201 Liquid cooling (LC) Figure 134: Assembling the LC kit (B) ▶ Assemble the second CPU and LC kit in the same way. Installing the LC kit Figure 135: Placing the thermal sheets Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 202 Liquid cooling (LC) ▶ Place two long thermal sheets (2). ▶ Place four short thermal sheets in the VR cooling blocks with clamps (1). Figure 136: Installing the LC kit (A) ▶ Hold the LC kit with both hands. ▶ Align the LC kit on the CPU socket and the memory slots. ▶...
Page 203 Liquid cooling (LC) Figure 138: Installing the LC kit (B) ▶ Place the liquid pipe bracket in the middle of the rear side (1). ▶ Slide the liquid pipe bracket onto the T-shaped pin (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 204 Liquid cooling (LC) Figure 139: Fasten the liquid pipe bracket ▶ Fasten the liquid pipe bracket with one screw (see circle). CPU 2 CPU 1 Figure 140: Installing the LC kit (C) ▶ Push the four latches inward. ▶ Carefully place the LC heat sink onto the CPU socket. ▶...
Page 205 Liquid cooling (LC) ▶ Fasten the four captive screws in the sequence printed on the heat sink (1 to 4) by proceeding as follows: Torque: 0.9 Nm (not used in Japan) Note when tightening the screws of the CPU heat sink: ▶...
Page 206 Liquid cooling (LC) Figure 141: Installing the LC kit (D) ▶ Fasten the LC kit with four screws on the system board (see circles). Figure 142: Installing the LC kit (E) ▶ Secure the DIMM memory module heat sinks on both sides with the four clamps (see circles).
Page 207 Liquid cooling (LC) ▶ Assemble the LC kit so that there is a gap between the connector on the system board and the tube of the LC kit as shown. Figure 143: Routing the LC power cables ▶ Run the LC power cables under the tubes. ▶...
Page 208 Liquid cooling (LC) Figure 144: Connecting the LC power cables ▶ Connect the LC power cables as follow: ▶ Connect the cable for PUMP_1 to the connector PUMP_1 on the system board (see circles). ▶ Connect the cable for PUMP_2 to the connector PUMP_2 on the system board (see circles).
Page 209: Main Memory For Lc
Liquid cooling (LC) ▶ "Switching on the server node" on page When the system is powered on after a CPU has been replaced or upgraded, the Global Error indicator will start flashing with the message CPU has been changed. This only indicates that the CPU configuration has been altered. There is no technical problem.
Page 210 Liquid cooling (LC) CAUTION ▶ Use only released configurations to ensure a faultless operation of the system. ▶ Before changing the memory configuration, verify if the configuration is released. Please contact your sales outlet or our customer service center. For more information on configurations of Optane PMem modules and DDR4 DIMMs, see "Basic information"...
Page 211 Liquid cooling (LC) Installing a memory module ▶ Spare parts of the memory module have two cooling pads. Regardless of the memory position, use two cooling pads when replacing the memory module. Figure 145: Releasing the four clamps on the DIMM memory module heat sinks ▶...
Page 212 Liquid cooling (LC) Figure 146: Installing the DIMM memory modules ▶ Install the DIMM memory modules by lifting up the DIMM memory module heatsinks. Figure 147: Installing the LC kit (E) ▶ Secure the DIMM memory module heat sinks on both sides with the four clamps (see circles).
Page 213: Removing Memory Modules
Liquid cooling (LC) Concluding steps ▶ "Installing the memory slot air ducts for liquid cooling (only CX2550 M6)" on page ▶ "Installing a riser module" on page ▶ "Installing the CX2550 M6 or CX2560 M6 server node" on page ▶ If applicable, reconnect all external cables. ▶...
Page 214 Liquid cooling (LC) ▶ "Shutting down the server node" on page ▶ If applicable, remove all external cables from the server node. ▶ "Removing server nodes from the server enclosure" on page ▶ "Removing a riser module" on page 49 ▶...
Page 215 Liquid cooling (LC) Figure 149: Installing the DIMM memory modules ▶ Push the latches of the DIMM connector (1) and remove the DIMM Memory module by lifting up the DIMM memory module heatsinks. Figure 150: Installing the LC kit (E) ▶...
Page 216: Replacing Memory Modules
Liquid cooling (LC) Concluding steps ▶ "Installing the memory slot air ducts for liquid cooling (only CX2550 M6)" on page ▶ "Installing a riser module" on page ▶ "Installing the CX2550 M6 or CX2560 M6 server node" on page ▶ If applicable, reconnect all external cables. ▶...
Page 217 Liquid cooling (LC) ▶ "Removing a riser module" on page 49 ▶ "Removing the memory slot air ducts for liquid cooling (only CX2550 M6)" on page Figure 151: Replacing the thermal sheets ▶ Remove the old short thermal sheets and place the new short thermal sheets (1).
Page 218 Liquid cooling (LC) ▶ If applicable, reconnect all external cables. ▶ "Switching on the server node" on page ▶ "Enabling the boot watchdog" on page ▶ If applicable, "Resuming BitLocker functionality" on page Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 219: System Board And Components
System board and components 10.1 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 can be damaged by static electricity.
Page 220: Cmos Battery (Cr2450)
System board and components ● iRMC microSD card The iRMC microSD card is necessary for using the embedded Lifecycle Management (eLCM) functionality of the iRMC. ● M.2 SSD The system board offers two M.2 slots (Key M) with support 80 mm and 110 mm long M.2 SSDs.
Page 221 System board and components CAUTION ▶ The CMOS battery must be replaced with an identical battery or with a battery type recommended by the manufacturer. ▶ Keep lithium batteries away from children. ▶ Do not throw batteries into the trash can. Lithium batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste.
Page 222 System board and components ▶ Tilt the CMOS battery slightly into the direction of the arrow (1), so that the CMOS battery jumps out of its socket. ▶ Remove the CMOS battery (2). CAUTION Sharp tools such as screw drivers might damage system board components in case of slipping.
Page 223: Trusted Platform Module (Tpm)
System board and components 10.4 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 10.4.1 Position of the TPM Figure 153: Position of the TPM on the bottom system board 10.4.2 Installing the TPM Field Replaceable Unit Hardware: 30 minutes (FRU) Software: 5 minutes Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 224 System board and components Tools: – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver – Bit screw driver – TPM bit insert For Japan: – TPM module fixing tool (S26361-F3552-L909) Preliminary steps ▶ If applicable, "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page ▶...
Page 225 System board and components Figure 155: Inserting the TPM spacer on the system board ▶ Insert the TPM spacer into the hole on the system board. Figure 156: TPM bit insert ▶ Attach the TPM bit insert or TPM module fixing tool (for Japan) to a bit screw driver.
Page 226 System board and components Figure 157: Installing the TPM ▶ Connect the TPM to the system board (1). ▶ Fasten the TPM with the special screw for the TPM using the TPM bit insert or TPM module fixing tool (Japan) (2). CAUTION ▶...
Page 227: Removing The Tpm
System board and components ▶ Set the TPM Support setting to Enabled. ▶ Under Pending TPM operation, select the desired TPM operation mode. ▶ Save your changes and exit the BIOS. For more information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, see the corresponding BIOS Setup Utility reference manual.
Page 228 Decrypting the volume may be time-consuming. By decrypting the volume, all of the information stored on that computer is decrypted. For more information on how to disable BitLocker drive encryption, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base. See the Fujitsu web pages for more details. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 229 System board and components Disabling the TPM in the system board BIOS ▶ Switch on or restart your server. ▶ As soon as the startup screen appears, press the [F2] function key to enter the BIOS setup menu. ▶ Select the Configuration menu. ▶...
Page 230 System board and components ▶ Locate the slotted lower end of the TPM screw (1). ▶ Carefully loosen the TPM screw using a thin slotted screw driver (e.g. watchmaker's screw driver) or the dedicated TPM screw driver (Japan) (2). CAUTION ▶...
Page 231: Replacing The Tpm
System board and components Concluding steps ▶ Install the bottom system board, see "Installing the new system board" on page 261. ▶ If applicable, install the OCP module, see "Installing the OCP module" on page ▶ If applicable, install the expansion cards from slot 3 to slot 9, see "Installing expansion cards"...
Page 232 System board and components Tools: Removing the top covers: – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Removing the bottom system board: – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Replacing the TPM: – Bit screw driver – TPM bit insert –...
Page 233 System board and components ▶ If applicable, "Removing the memory slot air ducts for liquid cooling (only CX2550 M6)" on page ▶ If applicable, "Removing the memory slot air ducts for air cooling" on page ▶ If applicable, remove the expansion cards from slot 3 to slot 9, see "Removing expansion cards "...
Page 234: Irmc Microsd Card
System board and components ▶ "Installing a riser module" on page ▶ "Installing the CX2550 M6 or CX2560 M6 server node" on page ▶ If applicable, reconnect all external cables. ▶ "Switching on the server node" on page ▶ "Enabling the boot watchdog" on page ▶...
Page 235 System board and components Installing the iRMC microSD card Figure 160: iRMC microSD card Figure 161: Installing the iRMC microSD card ▶ 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 "Connectors, controls, and indicators"...
Page 236: Removing The Irmc Microsd Card
System board and components ▶ "Enabling the boot watchdog" on page ▶ If applicable, "Resuming BitLocker functionality" on page 10.5.2 Removing the iRMC microSD card Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 30 minutes (URU) Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver (for cover 2) Preliminary steps ▶...
Page 237: Replacing The Irmc Microsd Card
System board and components ▶ To eject the iRMC microSD card, gently push it in and then let go (1). ▶ Pull the iRMC microSD card straight out of its slot (2). CAUTION (not valid for Europe, Middle East, India and Africa) The iRMC microSD card contains customer information.
Page 238: M.2 Ssd
System board and components ▶ "Removing server nodes from the server enclosure" on page ▶ "Removing a riser module" on page Replacing the iRMC microSD card ▶ Remove the defective iRMC microSD card, see "Removing the iRMC microSD card" on page 236.
Page 239 System board and components SSD is offered. This SSD can be configured as a boot device or data storage device. Figure 163: Example M.2 SSD Figure 164: Slots for M.2 SSDs on the bottom system board M.2 slot 1 M.2 slot 2 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 240: Installing An M.2 Ssd
System board and components 10.6.2 Installing an M.2 SSD Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 30 minutes (URU) Software: 15 minutes Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver (for cover 2) Preliminary steps ▶ "Shutting down the server node" on page ▶...
Page 241 System board and components Figure 165: Installing the M.2 SSD (A) ▶ With the label facing up, insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot at a slight angle. ▶ Align the key pin with the M.2 slot. Figure 166: Installing the M.2 SSD (B) ▶...
Page 242 System board and components Concluding steps ▶ "Installing a riser module" on page ▶ "Installing the CX2550 M6 or CX2560 M6 server node" on page ▶ If applicable, reconnect all external cables. ▶ "Switching on the server node" on page ▶...
Page 243: Removing An M.2 Ssd
For Japan In order to setup the ESXi, see the corresponding version of the "VMware vSphere Software Description" from the following URL and reinstall ESXi to the M.2 SSD. https://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/software/vmware/manual/ 10.6.3 Removing an M.2 SSD Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 30 minutes...
Page 244 System board and components Removing the M.2 SSD Figure 167: Removing the M.2 SSD (A) ▶ Open the locking latch. Figure 168: Removing the M.2 SSD (B) ▶ Take the M.2 SSD out of its slot at a slight angle. ▶...
Page 245: Replacing An M.2 Ssd
System board and components Concluding steps ▶ "Installing a riser module" on page ▶ "Installing the CX2550 M6 or CX2560 M6 server node" on page ▶ If applicable, reconnect all external cables. ▶ "Switching on the server node" on page ▶...
Page 246 System board and components Concluding steps ▶ "Installing a riser module" on page ▶ "Installing the CX2550 M6 or CX2560 M6 server node" on page ▶ If applicable, reconnect all external cables. ▶ "Switching on the server node" on page ▶...
Page 247: Dual Microsd 64Gb Enterprise
System board and components 10.7 Dual microSD 64GB Enterprise 10.7.1 Position of the Dual microSD 64GB Enterprise Figure 169: Position on the bottom system board Position of the USB 3.0 internal Position of the connector “BMC_SPI1” connector “Dual_SD” The Dual microSD 64GB Enterprise is an USB OS bootable device, designed for e.g.
Page 248 System board and components Preliminary steps ▶ "Shutting down the server node" on page ▶ Remove all external cables from the server node. ▶ "Removing server nodes from the server enclosure" on page ▶ "Removing a riser module" on page Installing the Dual microSD 64GB Enterprise Figure 170: Connecting the cable to the Dual microSD 64GB Enterprise ▶...
Page 249 System board and components Figure 171: Installing the microSD card ▶ Install the microSD card on the top side (1) or on the bottom side (2) or in both sides in the corresponding slot. For the installation of the microSD card, "Replacing the Dual microSD 64GB Enterprise"...
Page 250 System board and components Concluding steps ▶ "Installing a riser module" on page ▶ "Installing the CX2550 M6 or CX2560 M6 server node" on page ▶ If applicable, reconnect all external cables. ▶ "Switching on the server node" on page ▶...
Page 251: Removing The Dual Microsd 64Gb Enterprise
In order to setup the ESXi, see the corresponding version of the "VMware vSphere Software Description" from the following URL and reinstall ESXi to the Dual microSD 64GB Enterprise. https://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/software/vmware/manual/ 10.7.3 Removing the Dual microSD 64GB Enterprise Upgrade and Repair Unit...
Page 252: Replacing The Dual Microsd 64Gb Enterprise
System board and components Removing the Dual microSD 64GB Enterprise Figure 173: Removing the Dual microSD 64GB Enterprise ▶ Disconnect the cable from the connector "BMC_SPI1" on the system board (1). ▶ Pull the Dual microSD 64GB Enterprise out of its connector (2). Concluding steps ▶...
Page 253 System board and components Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver (for cover 2) Preliminary steps ▶ "Locating the defective server" on page ▶ "Shutting down the server node" on page ▶ Remove all external cables from the server node. ▶...
Page 254 System board and components ▶ Install both microSD cards on the new Dual microSD 64GB Enterprise. Proceed as described in the following: Figure 175: Installing the microSD card ▶ With the label facing up, insert the microSD card into the microSD slot on the controller (1) until it locks in place (2).
Page 255: Replacing The Microsd Card
System board and components 10.7.5 Replacing the microSD card Upgrade and Repair Unit Hardware: 5 minutes (URU) Tools: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver (for cover 2) Preliminary steps ▶ "Locating the defective server" on page ▶ "Shutting down the server node" on page ▶...
Page 256: System Board
System board and components ▶ Install the new microSD card on the Dual microSD 64GB Enterprise. Proceed as described in the following: ▶ With the label facing up, insert the microSD card into the microSD slot on the controller until it locks in place (see Figure 171).
Page 257 System board and components Note on TPM (CX2560 M6) The system board can be equipped with an optional TPM. This module enables third party programs to store key information (e. g. drive encryption using Windows Bitlocker Drive Encryption). If the customer is using the TPM functionality, the TPM has to be removed from the defective system board and connected to the new system board.
Page 258 System board and components ▶ Locate the desired server node with the ID button. ▶ "Shutting down the server node" on page ▶ Remove all external cables from the server node. ▶ "Removing server nodes from the server enclosure" on page ▶...
Page 259 System board and components Removing the defective system board Figure 176: Removing the screw from the liquid pipe bracket ▶ Remove the screw from the liquid pipe bracket (see circle). Figure 177: Removing the defective system board ▶ Remove the eight screws (see circles). ▶...
Page 260 System board and components Figure 178: Taping the brackets of the system board ▶ Fix the four brackets on the removed system board with tape (see circles). Figure 179: Holding the clip upright ▶ Hold the clip upright, to prevent the clip from touching the system board (see circle).
Page 261 System board and components Installing the new system board Figure 180: Installing the new system board ▶ Lower the system board carefully into the system board holder. ▶ Align the screw holes with the holes on the system board holder (blue circles).
Page 262 System board and components Concluding steps ▶ Install all memory modules, see "Installing memory modules" on page 163. Ensure that you install each memory module again in the slot it was located before the replacement. CAUTION In case of Optane PMem modules are not reinstalled in the right slots, data can be lost! ▶...
Page 263 System board and components ▶ "Verifying the system time settings" on page ▶ "Updating or recovering the BIOS and iRMC S5" on page ▶ "Verifying system information backup or restore" on page ▶ For memory configurations with Optane PMem modules set the memory operation mode in the BIOS in the same way as before replacing the system board.
Page 264 System board and components Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 265: Cabling
Cabling 11.1 Safety notes CAUTION ▶ Always hold cables by their connectors when disconnecting them. Never pull on the cable to disconnect cables. ▶ Ensure that none of the cables are scraped, strained or otherwise damaged while replacing system components. ▶...
Page 266 Cabling Part number Name Description A3C40234507 SATA cable for VMware support, dedicated internal M.2, dedicated RAID module internal RAID module T26139-Y4031- FBU cable FBU cable V107 A3C40233604 SATA cable for onboard SATA onboard RAID cable A3C40233605 SATA cable for RAID controller RAID controller cable Table 6: List of used cables...
Page 267 Cabling Figure 182: Connecting the SAS/RAID controller (B) ▶ Connect the P1 connector of the SAS cable to the innermost port of the SAS/RAID controller (1). ▶ Connect the P0 connector of the SAS cable to the outermost port of the SAS/RAID controller (2) Figure 183: CX2550: 2x SATA Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 268 Cabling Figure 184: Cabling overview of the CX2550 M6 (air cooling) Figure 185: Cabling of the CX2550 M6 (air cooling) (A) ▶ Connect the SATA cable to the HDD connector on the system board (see circle). ▶ Route the SATA cable as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 269 Cabling Figure 186: Cabling of the CX2550 M6 (air cooling) (B) ▶ Route the SATA cable into the gap between heat sink and memory slot air duct (see circle). ▶ Place the SATA cable into the cut out of the memory slot air duct (see circle).
Page 270 Cabling Figure 187: Cabling of the CX2550 M6 (air cooling) (C) ▶ Connect the SATA cable to the SATA1 connector on the system board (see circle). Cabling with SATA onboard (CX2550 M6 (liquid cooling)) Figure 188: CX2550: 2x SATA Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 271 Cabling Figure 189: Cabling overview of the CX2550 M6 (liquid cooling) Figure 190: Cabling of the CX2550 M6 (liquid cooling) (A) ▶ Connect the SATA cable to the HDD connector on the system board (1). ▶ Place the SATA cable into the gap between the system board connector and the tubes of the LC kit.
Page 272 Cabling Figure 191: Cabling of the CX2550 M6 (liquid cooling) (B) ▶ Route the SATA cable into the gap between heat sink and memory slot air duct. ▶ Route the SATA cable over the tubes of the LC kit (see circle). ▶...
Page 273 Cabling Figure 193: Cabling overview of the CX2560 M6 Figure 194: Cabling of the CX2560 M6 (A) ▶ Connect the SATA cable to the HDD connector on the system board (see circle). ▶ Route the SATA cable as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 274 Cabling Figure 195: Cabling of the CX2560 M6 (B) ▶ Route the SATA cable into the gap between heat sink and memory slot air duct (see circle). ▶ Place the SATA cable into the cut out of the memory slot air duct (see circle).
Page 275 Cabling Figure 196: Cabling of the CX2560 M6 (C) ▶ Connect the SATA cable to the SATA1 and SATA2 connector on the system board (see circle). Dedicated internal RAID to onboard RAID (CX2560 M6) Figure 197: CX2560: dedicated internal RAID module (onboard RAID) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 276 Cabling Figure 198: Cabling overview of the dedicated internal RAID module (onboard RAID) Figure 199: Cabling of the dedicated internal RAID module (onboard RAID) (A) ▶ Connect each cable to the connectors on the dedicated internal RAID module. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 277 Cabling Figure 200: Cabling of the dedicated internal RAID module (onboard RAID) (B) ▶ Connect the cable to the HDD connector on the system board (see circle). Ensure that you connect the SATA cable to the HDD connector on the system board before you install the dedicated internal RAID module.
Page 278 Cabling ▶ Connect the cable to the Int RAID connector on the system board (see circle). Figure 202: Cabling of the dedicated internal RAID module (onboard RAID) (D) ▶ Route the cable to Int RAID connector into the gap between heat sink and memory slot air duct on the left side (see black line).
Page 279 Cabling Figure 203: Cabling of the dedicated internal RAID module (onboard RAID) (E) ▶ Route the cable into the cap between the heat sink for VRM and the air duct as shown (1). ▶ Connect the SATA cable to the SATA1 connector on the system board (2). Cabling with SAS / RAID controller (CX2550 M6 (air cooling)) Figure 204: CX2550 M6: RAID card configration Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 280 Cabling Figure 205: Cabling overview of the CX2550 M6 (air cooling) Figure 206: Cabling of the CX2550 M6 (air cooling) (A) ▶ Connect the SAS/SATA cable to the HDD connector on the system board (see circle). ▶ Route the SAS/SATA cable as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 281 Cabling Figure 207: Cabling of the CX2550 M6 (air cooling) (B) ▶ Route the SAS/SATA cable into the gap between heat sink and memory slot air duct (see circle). ▶ Place the SAS/SATA cable into the cut out of the memory slot air duct (see circle).
Page 282 Cabling Figure 208: Cabling of the CX2550 M6 (air cooling) (C) ▶ Connect the SAS/SATA cable to the RAID controller (see circle). Ensure that you connect the SAS/SATA cable to the RAID controller before you install the PCIe card into the riser module. Cabling with SAS / RAID controller (CX2550 M6 (liquid cooling)) Figure 209: CX2550 M6: RAID card configration Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 283 Cabling Figure 210: Cabling overview of the CX2550 M6 (liquid cooling) Figure 211: Cabling of the CX2550 M6 (liquid cooling) (A) ▶ Connect the SATA cable to the HDD connector on the system board (1). ▶ Place the SATA cable into the gap between the system board connector and the tubes of the LC kit.
Page 284 Cabling Figure 212: Cabling of the CX2550 M6 (liquid cooling) (B) ▶ Route the SAS/SATA cable into the gap between heat sink and memory slot air duct. ▶ Route the SAS/SATA cable over the tubes of the LC kit (see circle). ▶...
Page 285 Cabling Figure 214: Cabling overview of the CX2560 M6 Figure 215: Cabling of the CX2560 M6 (A) ▶ Connect the SAS/SATA cable to the HDD connector on the system board (see circle). ▶ Route the SAS/SATA cable as shown. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 286 Cabling Figure 216: Cabling of the CX2560 M6 (B) ▶ Route the SAS/SATA cable into the gap between heat sink and memory slot air duct (see circle). ▶ Place the SAS/SATA cable into the cut out of the memory slot air duct (see circle).
Page 287 Cabling Figure 217: Cabling of the CX2560 M6 (C) ▶ Connect the SAS/SATA cable to the RAID controlle (see circle). Ensure that you connect the SAS/SATA cable to the RAID controller before you install the PCIe card into the riser module. Dedicated internal RAID for VMware (CX2560 M6) Figure 218: CX2560: dedicated internal RAID module (VMware) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 288 Cabling Figure 219: Cabling overview of the dedicated internal RAID module (VMware) Figure 220: Cabling of the dedicated internal RAID module (VMware) (A) ▶ Connect each cable to the connectors on the dedicated internal RAID module. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 289 Cabling Figure 221: Cabling of the dedicated internal RAID module (VMware) (B) ▶ Connect the cable to the Int RAID connector on the system board (see circle). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 290 Cabling Figure 222: Cabling of the dedicated internal RAID module (VMware) (C) ▶ Route the cable to Int RAID connector and the SATA cable into the gap between heat sink and memory slot air duct on the left side (see black line). ▶...
Page 291 Cabling Figure 223: Cabling of the dedicated internal RAID module (VMware) (D) ▶ Route the cable into the cap between the heat sink for VRM and the air duct as shown (1). ▶ Route the SAS cable under the SATA cable (2). ▶...
Page 292 Cabling Dongle cable for CX2550 and CX2560 (A3C40233611) Figure 224: 2x USB 3.0 ports and 1x VGA (D-sub 15pin) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 293: Appendix
Appendix 12.1 Mechanical overview 12.1.1 Server node interior Figure 225: Server node interior (air cooling) (example: CX2560 M6) Riser module on the left side M.2 SSD (2x) (not visible, located Memory slots for CPU2 with air duct under the riser module) Memory slots for CPU1 with air duct Dual microSD 64GB Enterprise Air Durct...
Page 294 Appendix Figure 226: Server node interior (liquid cooling cooling) (CX2550 M6) Riser module on the left side Note link bar M.2 SSD (2x) (not visible, located Memory slots for CPU2 with air duct under the riser module) Memory slots for CPU1 with air duct Intel VROC Riser module on the right side Memory slots for CPU1 with air duct...
Page 295: Server Node Rear
Appendix 12.1.2 Server node rear Figure 227: Server node interior (CX2550 M6 / CX2560 M6 with air cooling) Riser module on the left side Y-cable connectors (2x USB, 1x VGA) Riser module on the right side Shared LAN connector with OCP module Management LAN Figure 228: Server node interior (example: CX2550 M6 with liquid cooling)
Page 296: Connectors, Controls, And Indicators
Appendix 12.2 Connectors, controls, and indicators 12.2.1 System board connectors Figure 229: Onboard connectors of the CX2550 M6 system board D3893 Pos. Print Description HSD_CONN System I/O connector Nano-pitch connector Slot1 PCIe connector of Slot 1 OCP connector iRMC microSD connector M.2-1 M.2 connector M.2-2...
Page 297 Appendix Pos. Print Description PWR_CONN Power connector Table 7: Onboard connectors of the CX2550 M6 system board D3893 Figure 230: Onboard connectors of the CX2560 M6 system board D3894 Pos. Print Description HSD_CONN System I/O connector Nano-pitch connector Int RAID Internal RAID controller cable TPM connector Slot1...
Page 298: Connectors On The Server Node
The additional connectors available on your server node depend on the expansion cards installed. For further information refer to the “FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY CX2550 M6 / CX2560 M6 Server Node Upgrade and Maintenance Manual”. The standard connectors are marked with symbols, and some are color-coded:...
Page 299: Controls On The Server Node
Appendix Figure 232: Connectors on the server node CX2550 M6 (Liquid cooling) Shared LAN connector with Y-cable connectors (2x USB, 1x VGA) Management LAN OCP module The management LAN connector (1) is used for iRMC S5 server management. The OCP module (3) is an option (there are different variants). Depending on the BIOS settings, the shared LAN connector may also be used as a management LAN connector.
Page 300: Power, Id, Css And Global Error Indicators
If the system is running an ACPI-compliant operating system, pressing the power-on button will perform a graceful shutdown. The server nodes are controlled via related operating panel areas on the front side of the CX400 M6 server enclosure. See "FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY CX400 M6 Server Enclosure Operating Manual". 12.2.4...
Page 301 Appendix Status Description blue on The server has been highlighted using ServerView Operations Manager, iRMC web interface or the ID button on the front panel for easy identification. flashing blue The server has been highlighted for easy identification using the iRMC (AVR) with disabled local VGA output.
Page 302: Lan Indicators
An emergency flash of the iRMC firmware is in progress. For more information on the emergency flash of the iRMC firmware, see the "FUJITSU PRIMERGY CX2550 M6 / CX2560 M6 Server Node Upgrade and Maintenance Manual". 12.2.5 LAN indicators...
Page 303 Depending on the settings in the BIOS, the standard LAN connector may also be used as a Management LAN connector. You will find further information in the "D3893/D3894 BIOS Setup Utility for FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY CX2550 M6 / CX2560 M6 Server Node" reference manual. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 304: Onboard Settings
Appendix 12.3 Onboard settings Figure 236: DIP switches on system board PCHSW Pos. Function Default setting BIOS RECOVERY ● ON : BIOS RECOVERY ● OFF : NORMAL OPERATION BIOS WRITE PROTECT ● ON : BIOS WRITE PROTECTED ● OFF : NORMAL OPERATION Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 305: Minimum Startup Configuration
Appendix Pos. Function Default setting FLASH SECURITY OVERRIDE ● ON : FLASH SECURITY ENABLE ● OFF : FLASH SECURITY DISABLE CLEAR BIOS PASSWORD ● ON : CLEAR BIOS PASSWORD ● OFF : NORMAL OPERATION 12.4 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...
Page 306 Appendix Cable Notes 2 SATA cables Table 10: Minimum startup configuration - cables ▶ "Shutting down the server node" on page ▶ Take the system down to its minimum startup configuration. ▶ Connect a display to the server. ▶ "Connectors, controls, and indicators" on page 296.

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