Page 1 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual - English PRIMERGY CX270 S2 Server Node Upgrade and Maintenance Manual Edition August 2014...
Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks
– The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice. – Fujitsu assumes no liability for damages to third party copyrights or other rights arising from the use of any information in this manual. – No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Fujitsu.
Page 3 Before reading this manual For your safety This manual contains important information for safely and correctly using this product. Carefully read the manual before using this product. Pay particular attention to the accompanying manual "Safety Notes and Regulations" and ensure these safety notes are understood before using the product.
Page 4 Please consult the sales staff of Fujitsu if intending to use this product for high safety use. Measures against momentary voltage drop This product may be affected by a momentary voltage drop in the power supply caused by lightning.
Page 5 Only for the Japanese market: Although described in this manual, some sections do not apply to the Japanese market. These options and routines include: – CSS (Customer Self Service) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ......19 Notational conventions ....20 Before you start .
Page 8 Contents Removing the memory slot air ducts ....50 Installing the memory slot air ducts ....51 Installing the air duct brackets .
Page 9 Contents 5.2.12 Configuring LAN teaming ....82 5.2.12.1 After replacing / upgrading LAN controllers ..82 5.2.12.2 After replacing the system board .
Page 10 Contents 6.4.1 Installing SAS RAID controller ....114 6.4.1.1 Required tools ......114 6.4.1.2 Preliminary steps .
Page 11 Contents 6.5.3.1 Required tools ......146 6.5.3.2 Preliminary steps ..... . . 146 6.5.3.3 Removing the TESLA GPGPU card .
Page 12 Contents 6.5.8 Removing a NVIDIA GRID GPU card ....184 6.5.8.1 Required tools ......184 6.5.8.2 Preliminary steps .
Page 13 Contents 6.9.1.4 Installing the BBU onto the system board ..210 6.9.1.5 Concluding steps ..... . . 211 6.9.1.6 Connecting the BBU to the controller .
Page 14 Contents 7.4.5 Concluding steps ......235 Processors ......237 Basic information .
Page 15 Contents 9.2.1.3 Installing the UFM board ....269 9.2.1.4 Concluding steps ..... . . 272 9.2.1.5 Software configuration .
Page 16 Contents 11.2.2 Connector panel ......315 11.2.2.1 Controls and indicators ....315 11.2.2.2 Control elements .
Page 17 Version history Issue number Reason for update 1.0 / September 2013 Initial release 2.0 / November 2013 Chapter 6.9.1.4 and 6.9.2.4 3.0 / February 2014 Chapter 5.2.9 4.0 / March 2014 Chapter 6, 10 5.0 / August 2014 Chapter 6, 10 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
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Page 19: Introduction
Introduction This Upgrade and Maintenance Manual provides instructions for the following procedures: Upgrading the server configuration by adding optional hardware ● components Upgrading the server configuration by replacing existing hardware ● components with superior ones. Replacing defective hardware components ● This manual focuses on on-site maintenance tasks.
Page 20: Notational Conventions
Introduction Notational conventions The following notational conventions are used in this manual: indicates commands or menu items Text in italics indicates system output fixed font indicates text to be entered by the user semi-bold fixed font "Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters and terms that are being emphasized describes activities that must be performed in the order Ê...
Page 21: Before You Start
"Tools you need at hand" on page Installing optional components The "PRIMERGY CX270 S2 Server Node Operating manual" gives an introduction to server features and provides an overview of available hardware options. Use the Fujitsu ServerView Suite management software to prepare hardware expansions.
Page 22 Before you start Please contact your local Fujitsu customer service partner for details on how to order expansion kits or spare parts. Use the Fujitsu Illustrated Spares Catalog to identify the required spare part and obtain technical data and order information.
Page 23: Classification Of Procedures
At the beginning of each procedure, the involved unit type is indicated by one of the symbols introduced in this section. Please ask your local Fujitsu service center for more detailed information. 2.1.1 Customer Replaceable Units (CRU)
Page 24: Upgrade And Repair Units (Uru)
Before you start 2.1.2 Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Upgrade and Repair Units are non hot-plug components that can be ordered separately to be installed as options (Upgrade Units) or are available to the customer through customer self service (Repair Units). Server management error messages and diagnostic indicators on the front panel and system board will report defective Upgrade and Repair Units as customer replaceable CSS components.
Page 25: Field Replaceable Units (Fru)
Maintenance procedures involving Field Replaceable Units must be performed exclusively by Fujitsu service personnel or technicians trained by Fujitsu. Please note that unauthorized interference with the system will void the warranty and exempt the manufacturer from all liability. Components that are handled as Field Replaceable Units –...
Page 26: Average Task Duration
Before you start Average task duration Average task duration: 10 minutes The average task duration including preliminary and concluding steps is indicated at the beginning of each procedure next to the procedure class. Refer to table 1 on page 26 for an overview of steps taken into account for calculating the average task duration: Step...
Page 27: Tools You Need At Hand
Before you start Tools you need at hand When preparing the maintenance task, ensure that all required tools are available according to the overview below. You will find a list of required tools at the beginning of each procedure. Screw driver / Screw Usage Type...
Page 28: Documents You Need At Hand
– Ensure to store all printed manuals enclosed with your server in a save place for future reference. – Unless stated otherwise, all manuals are available online at under Industry standard servers. http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com For the Japanese market please use the following address: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/manual/ Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 29: Documents For The Server Node
Important safety information, available online or as a printed copy " 安全上のご注意 " for the Japanese market "PRIMERGY CX270 S2 Server Available online Node" Operating Manual "D3196 BIOS Setup Utility for Information on configurable BIOS options PRIMERGY CX270 S2"...
Page 30: Documents For The Server Enclosure
Before you start Document Description – RAID documentation, available online at under http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com Additional documentation Industry standard servers - Expansion Cards - Storage Adapters – Operating system documentation, online help Third party documentation – Peripherals documentation Table 3: Documentation you need at hand for the server node 2.4.2...
Page 31: Important Information
Important information CAUTION! Before installing and starting up a device, please observe the safety instructions listed in the following section. This will help you to avoid making serious errors that could impair your health, damage the device and endanger the data base. Safety instructions The following safety instructions are also provided in the manual "Safety Notes and Regulations"...
Page 32 Important information Wait until the device has acclimatized to room temperature and is absolutely dry before starting it up. Material damage may be caused to the device if this requirement is not observed. Transport the device only in the original packaging or in packaging that ●...
Page 33 Important information Route the cables in such a way that they do not create a potential hazard ● (make sure no-one can trip over them) and that they cannot be damaged. When connecting the server, refer to the relevant instructions in this manual. Never connect or disconnect data transmission lines during a storm (risk of ●...
Page 34 Important information Devices inside the server remain hot after shutdown. Wait for a while after ● shutdown before installing or removing internal options. The circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed and ● can be damaged by static electricity. To ensure reliable protection, if you are wearing an earthing band on your wrist when working with this type of module, connect it to an unpainted, non-conducting metal part of the system.
Page 35 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 36 Important information Keep the CDs/DVDs/BDs away from heat sources. ● Do not bend or place heavy objects on CDs/DVDs/BDs. ● Do not write with ballpoint pen or pencil on the label (printed) side. ● When a CD/DVD/BD is moved from a cold place to a warm place, ●...
Page 37 Important information Figure 1: ESD label When you handle components fitted with ESDs, you must always observe the following points: Switch off the system and remove the power plugs from the power outlets ● before installing or removing components with ESDs. The circuit boards and soldered parts of internal options are exposed and ●...
Page 38 Important information Transporting the server Only transport the server in its original packaging or in packaging that ● protects it from impacts and jolts. For the Japanese market, transporting the device in its original packaging does not apply. Do not unpack the server until it is at its installation location. ●...
Page 39: Ce Conformity
Important information CE conformity The system complies with the requirements of the EC directives 2004/108/EC regarding "Electromagnetic Compatibility" and 2006/95/EC "Low Voltage Directive" and the directive of the European Parliament and Council 2011/65/EU. This is indicated by the CE marking (CE = Communauté Européenne). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 40: Fcc Class A Compliance Statement
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ● Fujitsu is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Fujitsu. The correction of interferences caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
Page 41: 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 42 Details regarding the return and recycling of devices and consumables within Europe can also be found in the "Returning used devices" manual, via your local Fujitsu branch or from our recycling center in Paderborn: Fujitsu Technology Solutions Recycling Center D-33106 Paderborn Tel.
Page 43: Basic Hardware Procedures
Basic hardware procedures Shutting down the server node Safety notes CAUTION! For further safety information, please refer to chapter "Important information" on page This step is only required when upgrading or replacing non-hot plug components. Ê Inform the system administrator that the server node will be shut down and put offline.
Page 44: Removing The Server Node From The Server Enclosure
Basic hardware procedures Removing the server node from the server enclosure CAUTION! Shut down the server node and disconnect all external cables. ● Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Important information" ● on page Figure 2: Removing the server node Ê...
Page 45: Removing The Cables
Basic hardware procedures Removing the cables Disconnect all cables from the SAS/SATA connectors onboard and from the SAS RAID controller (if applicable). Figure 3: Removing the cables Ê Disconnect the cables from the SAS/SATA and SGPIO connectors onboard or on the interposer board (1). Ê...
Page 46: Removing The Air Duct
Basic hardware procedures Removing the air duct Figure 4: Removing the GPGPU dummy plate Ê Remove the two screws (1). Ê Remove the GPGPU dummy plate from the air duct. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 47 Basic hardware procedures Figure 5: Removing the air duct (B) Ê Slide the air duct out of the loops (see close-ups) and remove it from the air duct brackets. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 48: Removing The Gpgpu Riser Module
Basic hardware procedures Removing the GPGPU riser module If applicable, remove the GPGPU card as described in section "Removing a TESLA GPGPU card" on page 140. Figure 6: Removing the GPGPU riser module Ê Remove the three screws (1). Ê Remove the GPGPU riser module and pull the riser card out of its slot (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 49: Removing The Air Duct Brackets
Basic hardware procedures Removing the air duct brackets Figure 7: Removing the air duct brackets Remove four screws from the air duct front bracket and four screws from Ê the air duct rear bracket (1). Ê Remove the air duct front bracket and the air duct rear bracket (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 50: Removing The Memory Slot Air Ducts
Basic hardware procedures Removing the memory slot air ducts Figure 8: Removing the memory slot air ducts Ê Push the air ducts together (1) and pull them out (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 51: Installing The Memory Slot Air Ducts
Basic hardware procedures Installing the memory slot air ducts Figure 9: Mounting places for the memory slot air ducts 1 Air duct "R" 2 Air duct "L" Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 52 Basic hardware procedures Figure 10: Installing the memory slot air ducts Ê Push the air ducts together (1). Ê Press down on the air ducts until they snap into the securing clips (2). Ensure to install the air ducts at the correct location as shown. The arrow on the air ducts has to show in the same direction as the arrow on the heat sinks.
Page 53: Installing The Air Duct Brackets
Basic hardware procedures Installing the air duct brackets Figure 11: Installing the air duct brackets (A) Ê Fit the bracket onto the chassis. Ensure that the brackets engage on the inside of the chassis (see close-ups). Figure 12: Installing the air duct brackets (B) Ê...
Page 54: Installing The Gpgpu Riser Module
Basic hardware procedures 4.10 Installing the GPGPU riser module Figure 13: Installing the GPGPU riser module (A) Ê Install the GPGPU riser module and insert the GPGPU riser card into its slot. Ensure that the GPGPU riser card bracket engages with the centering bolts on the air duct brackets (see close-ups).
Page 55: Installing The Air Duct
Basic hardware procedures 4.11 Installing the air duct Figure 15: Installing the air duct Ê Lower the air duct onto the air duct brackets. Ensure that the air duct engages onto the centering bolts and that the air duct hooks in the loops on the air duct brackets (see close-up). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 56 Basic hardware procedures Figure 16: Installing the GPGPU dummy plate This step is only necessary, if no GPGPU card is planned to be installed. Ê Place the GPGPU dummy plate on the air duct and secure it with two screws. Screw type: 6-32 x 4.7 mm Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 57: Installing The Cables
Basic hardware procedures 4.12 Installing the cables Figure 17: Installing the cables Ê Connect the cables to the SAS/SATA and SGPIO connectors onboard or on the interposer board (1). Ê Run the cables through to the cable clamps (2). Ê Connect the 3-pin cable to the 3-pin connector onboard (3). Ê...
Page 58: Removing The Riser Module
Basic hardware procedures 4.13 Removing the riser module Figure 18: Removing the riser module (A) If there is an expansion card installed, remove the cables as described in section "Removing the cables" on page Ê Remove the five screws from the riser module. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 59 Basic hardware procedures Figure 19: Removing the riser module (B) Ê Remove the riser module and pull the riser card out of its slot. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 60: Installing The Riser Module
Basic hardware procedures 4.14 Installing the riser module Figure 20: Installing the riser module (A) Ê Install the riser module. Ensure that the module engages onto the centering bolt (see close- up). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 61 Basic hardware procedures Figure 21: Installing the riser module (B) Ê Secure the riser module with five screws. Screw type: 6-32 x 5.0 mm Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 62: Installing The Server Node In The Server Enclosure
Basic hardware procedures 4.15 Installing the server node in the server enclosure CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the chapter "Important information" ● on page Figure 22: Installing the server node Ê Push the server node at the handle into the server enclosure until the locking mechanism snaps into place.
Page 63: Switching On The Server Node
Basic hardware procedures 4.16 Switching on the server node CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in chapter "Important information" on ● page Ê If applicable, connect all external cables to the server node. Figure 23: Controls and indicators of the server node 1 ID indicator 2 On/Off button / Power-on indicator Ê...
Page 64: Concluding Software Tasks
Basic hardware procedures 4.17 Concluding software tasks Ê Perform the following software tasks to put the server back in operation: – "Verifying the system time settings" on page 75 – "Viewing and clearing the System Event Log (SEL)" on page 76 –...
Page 65: Basic Software Procedures
For more detailed information, refer to the "ServerView Operations Manager - Server Management" user guide available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com 5.1.1.2 Configuring boot watchdog settings If the system is to be started from removable boot media for firmware upgrade purposes, the Boot watchdog needs to be disabled before starting maintenance task.
Page 66 Basic software procedures Configuring boot watchdog settings in the BIOS Ê Enter the BIOS. Ê Select the Server Mgmt menu. Ê Under OS Watchdog Timer select the Disabled setting. Ê Save your changes and exit the BIOS. For detailed information on how to access the BIOS and modify settings, refer to the "System Board D3196 BIOS Setup Utility"...
Page 67: Completing The Maintenance Task
(EMEA market) http://ts.fujitsu.com/support/ http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/downloads/ (Japanese market) Fujitsu does not assume responsibility for any damage done to the server or for the loss of any data resulting from BIOS updates. 5.2.1.1 Updating or recovering the system board BIOS Flash BIOS Update with a USB stick Ê...
Page 68 Basic software procedures Ê Change to the directory where the file F_All.bat is located and start the Flash BIOS Update with the command DosFlash. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Ê After the Flash BIOS Update the system reports the messages:. "Warning: System must power-off to have the changes take effect!"...
Page 69 Basic software procedures Figure 24: Recovery screen CAUTION! Do not interrupt the BIOS recovery process after it has started. If the process is interrupted, the system BIOS may be permanently corrupted. Ê After completion of the flash process, the following screen is shown on the screen: Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 70 Basic software procedures Figure 25: Flash Update screen – Press the Enter key to reboot the system. – Remove the server node from the server enclosure as described in section "Removing the server node from the server enclosure" on page –...
Page 71: Updating Or Recovering The Bmc
Basic software procedures 5.2.1.2 Updating or recovering the BMC BMC flash procedure For the Japanese market, follow the instructions provided separately. Ê Prepare a USB stick including the bootable BMC firmware update image. Ê Connect the USB stick to the USB port. Ensure that only the USB device with the BMC firmware is connected to the USB port.
Page 72 Basic software procedures BMC recovery procedure For the Japanese market, follow the instructions provided separately. The BMC flash procedure will take some time. It can be up to 5 minutes until a screen is shown on the screen. Ê Prepare a bootable USB stick including the bootable BMC firmware update image.
Page 73: Updating Raid Controller Firmware
"Local System Update for PRIMERGY Servers" user guide Using the flash tool The latest firmware files are available as ASPs (Autonomous Support Packages) for Windows or as DOS tools from the Fujitsu support web pages at: (EMEA market) http://ts.fujitsu.com/support/ http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/downloads/ (Japanese market) Ê...
Page 74: Enabling Boot Watchdog Functionality
Basic software procedures 5.2.3 Enabling boot watchdog functionality If ServerView Operation Manager boot watchdog functionality has been disabled for firmware upgrade purposes (see section "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 65), it has to be re-enabled to complete the maintenance task.
Page 75: Verifying The Memory Mode
Basic software procedures 5.2.5 Verifying the memory mode If a memory module fails, the server will reboot and the defective module will be disabled. As a result, the current operation mode (e.g. Performance Channel mode) may no longer be available due to a lack of identical memory module pairs.
Page 76: Viewing And Clearing The System Event Log (Sel)
Basic software procedures Ê Select the Main menu. Ê Under System Time and System Date specify the correct time and date. By default, the system time set in the BIOS is RTC (Real Time Clock) local time. If your IT infrastructure relies on universally accepted time standards, set the System Time to UTC (Universal Time, Coordinated) instead.
Page 77: Clearing The Sel
Basic software procedures For detailed information on BMC settings, refer to the "Web Graphical User Interface (GUI) for ESMS" user guides available online at http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com 5.2.7.2 Clearing the SEL You can clear the System Event Log (SEL) using the ServerView BMC web frontend: Ê...
Page 78 Basic software procedures kudzu may not launch at boot depending on the client’s environment. Ê Select Keep Configuration and Ignore to complete the boot process. Ê Use the vi text editor to specify the MAC address in the HWADDR section of the ifcfg-eth...
Page 79: Performing A Raid Array Rebuild
Basic software procedures 5.2.9 Performing a RAID array rebuild After replacing a hard disk drive that has been combined into a RAID array, RAID rebuild will be performed completely unattended as a background process. Ê Ensure that the RAID array rebuild has started normally. Wait until the progress bar has reached at least one percent.
Page 80: 5.2.10 Looking Up Changed Mac / Wwn Addresses
Basic software procedures 5.2.10 Looking up changed MAC / WWN addresses When replacing a network controller or SFP+ transceiver module, the MAC (Media Access Control) and WWN (World Wide Name) addresses will change. In addition to the procedures described below, MAC / WWN addresses can also be found on the type label attached to a network controller or system board.
Page 81: 5.2.11 Using The Chassis Id Prom Tool
After replacing the system board, the HDD or PDB backplane, system information has to be entered using the ChassisId_Prom Tool. The tool and further instructions are available to maintenance personnel from the Fujitsu Technology Solutions Extranet: http://partners.ts.fujitsu.com/com/service/intelservers/tools For the Japanese market, follow the instructions provided separately.
Page 82: 5.2.12 Configuring Lan Teaming
Basic software procedures 5.2.12 Configuring LAN teaming Use ServerView Operations Manager to obtain detailed information on existing LAN teams: Ê In ServerView Operations Manager Single System View select System Status from the Information / Operation menu. Ê Under Network Interfaces select LAN Teaming. Ê...
Page 83: Expansion Cards, Interposer Boards And Battery Backup Units
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Safety notes CAUTION! Do not damage or modify internal cables or devices. Doing so may ● cause a device failure, fire, or electric shock. Devices and components inside the server node remain hot after ●...
Page 84: Basic Information
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Basic information With two riser modules, the system offers three PCIe slots: Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 Figure 27: PCI slot overview Slot Type Function PCIe x8 Riser card PCIe x16 with 2x PCIe x8 slots for low profile expansion cards PCIe x8 PCIe x16...
Page 85 For the latest information on supported expansion cards, refer your server’s hardware configurator available online at the following address: for the EMEA market: http://ts.fujitsu.com/products/standard_servers/tower/primergy_cx270s1.html for the Japanese market: http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/system/ Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
Page 86: Additional Tasks
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Additional tasks This section provides additional expansion card related information on how to install slot brackets and SFP+ transceiver modules. For further instructions regarding controller settings, please refer to the accompanying documentation. 6.2.1 Mounting expansion card slot brackets Upgrade and Repair Units (URU)
Page 87: Sas Raid Controller
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.2.1.3 SAS RAID controller Figure 28: RAID / SAS controller - Mounting the slot bracket (A) Ê Place the controller on the mounting tabs on the slot bracket. Figure 29: RAID / SAS controller - Mounting the slot bracket (B) Ê...
Page 88: Network Adapter D3035
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.2.1.4 Network adapter D3035 Figure 30: Placing the slot bracket - D3035 Ê Place the controller on the mounting tabs on the slot bracket (1). Ê Carefully shift the slot bracket towards the controller (2) until the plug shells engage with the cut-outs in the slot bracket connector panel (see close-up).
Page 89: Network Adapter D3045
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 32: Assembled network adapter D3035 Assembled network adapter D3035 6.2.1.5 Network adapter D3045 Figure 33: Placing the slot bracket - D3045 Ê Hinge the slot bracket to the plug shell as shown (1). Ê...
Page 90 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 34: Fastening the slot bracket - D3045 Ê Secure the slot bracket to the controller with one M3 x 4.5 mm screw. Figure 35: Assembled network adapter D3045 Assembled network adapter D3045 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 91: Network Adapter D2755
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.2.1.6 Network adapter D2755 Figure 36: Placing the slot bracket - D2755 Ê Place the controller on the mounting tabs on the slot bracket (1). Ê Carefully shift the slot bracket towards the controller until the plug shells engage with the cut-outs in the slot bracket connector panel (2).
Page 92 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 37: Fastening the slot bracket - D2755 Ê Secure the slot bracket to the controller with two M3 x 4.5 mm screws. Figure 38: Assembled network adapter D2755 Assembled network adapter D2755 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 93: Handling Sfp+ Transceiver Modules
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.2.2 Handling SFP+ transceiver modules 6.2.2.1 Installing SFP+ transceiver modules Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes Required tools Installing SFP+ transceiver modules: tool-less ● Preparing the SFP+ transceiver module Figure 39: Removing the protective optical port plug Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 94 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Ê Remove the SFP+ transceiver module from its protective packaging. Ê Remove the optical port plug from the new / additional SFP+ transceiver module. CAUTION! – Always keep the protective port plugs attached to the transceiver optical bores and fiber-optic cable connectors until you are ready to make a connection.
Page 95 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Inserting the SFP+ transceiver module Figure 41: Inserting the SFP+ transceiver module Ê Insert and slide the SFP+ transceiver module into the socket connector as far as it will go. If only one slot is equipped with a SFP+ transceiver module, use the primary right connector as shown.
Page 96 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 42: Latching the locking bail Ê Carefully fold up and latch the locking bail. Figure 43: Attaching the protective optical port plug Ê If the SFP+ transceiver module is not immediately connected to an LC connector, attach the protective optical port plug to the transceiver optical bores.
Page 97 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Installing the secondary SFP+ transceiver module Figure 44: Installing the secondary SFP+ transceiver module Ê If applicable, install the secondary SFP+ transceiver module accordingly. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 98: Removing An Sfp+ Transceiver Module
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.2.2.2 Removing an SFP+ transceiver module Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes Required tools Removing SFP+ transceiver modules: tool-less ● Figure 45: Removing the protective optical port plug Ê...
Page 99 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 46: Unlatching the locking bail Ê 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 CX270 S2...
Page 100: Replacing Sfp+ Transceiver Modules
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 47: Removing the SFP+ transceiver Ê Pull the SFP+ transceiver module out of its socket connector. Ê Reattach the protective optical port plug to the transceiver optical bores. Place the removed SFP+ transceiver module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment.
Page 101 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Removing SFP+ transceiver modules Ê Remove the defective SFP+ transceiver module(s) as described in section "Removing an SFP+ transceiver module" on page Installing SFP+ transceiver modules Ê Unpack the new SFP+ transceiver module. Ê...
Page 102: Expansion Cards In Pci Slot 1
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Expansion cards in PCI slot 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 ●...
Page 103: Installing Expansion Cards
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.3.1 Installing expansion cards Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 6.3.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Installing expansion cards: ●...
Page 104: Removing The Slot Bracket
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.3.1.3 Removing the slot bracket Figure 48: Removing the slot bracket (A) Ê Remove the screw from the lower slot bracket (1). Ê Slide out the lower slot bracket (2). CAUTION! Keep the slot bracket for further use. Always replace slot brackets into the unused PCI slot openings to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.
Page 105: Installing Expansion Cards
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.3.1.4 Installing expansion cards Ê Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging. For further instructions regarding controller settings, please refer to the accompanying documentation. Ê If applicable, attach the required slot bracket to the expansion card as described in section "Mounting expansion card slot brackets"...
Page 106: Concluding Steps
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 50: Installing expansion cards (B) Ê Make sure that the rear slot cover is positioned in the designated groove and that the expansion card is fully seated in the slot (1). Ê...
Page 107: Removing Expansion Cards
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units "Switching on the server node" on page 63 Ê "Updating RAID controller firmware" on page 73 (if applicable) Ê "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page 74 Ê "After replacing / upgrading LAN controllers" on page 82 (if applicable) Ê...
Page 108: Removing An Expansion Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.3.2.3 Removing an expansion card Figure 51: Removing expansion cards Ê Remove the screw from the expansion card slot bracket (1). Ê Carefully remove the expansion card from its slot (2). Ê If applicable, remove SFP+ transceiver modules from the expansion card, as described in section "Removing an SFP+ transceiver module"...
Page 109: Installing The Slot Bracket
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.3.2.4 Installing the slot bracket CAUTION! Always replace slot brackets into the unused PCI slot openings to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements. Figure 52: Installing the slot bracket Ê...
Page 110: Replacing Expansion Cards
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units "Installing the server node in the server enclosure" on page 62 Ê "Switching on the server node" on page 63 Ê 6.3.3 Replacing expansion cards Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes Note on network settings recovery When replacing network controllers or the system board, network...
Page 111: Removing An Expansion Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units "Removing the server node from the server enclosure" on page 44 Ê "Removing the cables" on page 45 (if applicable) Ê "Removing the riser module" on page 58 Ê "Removing SAS RAID controller" on page 124 (if applicable) Ê...
Page 112: Concluding Steps
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.3.3.5 Concluding steps Perform the following steps: "Installing SAS RAID controller" on page 114 (if applicable) Ê Ê Installing the 3-pin cable onboard as described in "Installing the cables" on page "Installing the riser module" on page 60 Ê...
Page 113: Sas Raid Controller On Pci Slot 2
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units SAS RAID controller on PCI slot 2 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 ●...
Page 114: Installing Sas Raid Controller
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.4.1 Installing SAS RAID controller Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 6.4.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Installing SAS RAID controller: ●...
Page 115: Removing The Slot Bracket
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.4.1.3 Removing the slot bracket Figure 53: Removing the slot bracket (A) Ê Remove the screw from the upper slot bracket. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 116 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 54: Removing the slot bracket (B) Ê Slide out the upper slot bracket. CAUTION! Keep the slot bracket for further use. Always replace slot brackets into the unused PCI slot openings to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements.
Page 117: Connecting Cables To The Sas Raid Controller
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.4.1.4 Connecting cables to the SAS RAID controller Figure 55: Connecting cables to the SAS RAID controller Ê Connect the SAS cables to SAS connector MLC 2 (1). For a complete cabling overview, please refer to section "Cabling overview"...
Page 118: Installing A Sas Raid Controller
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.4.1.5 Installing a SAS RAID controller Ê Remove the SAS RAID controller from its protective packaging. For further instructions regarding controller settings, please refer to the accompanying documentation. Ê If applicable, attach the required slot bracket to the SAS RAID controller as described in section "Mounting expansion card slot brackets"...
Page 119 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 57: Installing a SAS RAID controller (B) Ê Make sure that the rear slot cover is positioned in the designated groove and that the expansion card is fully seated in the slot (1). Ê...
Page 120 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 58: Installing a composite compound with SAS RAID controller (A) Ê Carefully set the composite component in an angle into the server node that the controller cable suits under the cable of the GPGPU. Ê...
Page 121 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 59: Installing a composite compound with SAS RAID controller (B) Ê This photo shows exactly how tight the cables have to be guided passing each other. Take care of the controller cable which strikes against the cables of the built-in GPGPU card.
Page 122: Concluding Steps
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 60: Installing a composite compound with SAS RAID controller (C) Make sure that the composite compound is in an exactly horizontal position so that a damage of the connectors cannot happen! Ê...
Page 123: Nvidia Grid: Installing A Sas Raid Controller
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units "Installing the server node in the server enclosure" on page 62 Ê Ê Reconnect all external cables. "Switching on the server node" on page 63 Ê "Updating RAID controller firmware" on page 73 Ê...
Page 124: Removing Sas Raid Controller
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.4.2 Removing SAS RAID controller Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 6.4.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Removing SAS RAID controller: ●...
Page 125: Removing Sas Raid Controller
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.4.2.3 Removing SAS RAID controller Figure 62: Removing SAS RAID controller (A) Ê Remove the screw from the SAS RAID controller slot bracket (2). Ê Carefully remove the expansion card from its slot (1 and 3). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 126: Disconnecting Cables From The Sas Raid Controller
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.4.2.4 Disconnecting cables from the SAS RAID controller Figure 63: Disconnecting cables from the SAS RAID controller Ê Disconnect the SAS cables from the SAS connector MLC 2 (1). Ê Connect the SAS cables as described in section "Cabling overview"...
Page 127: Installing The Slot Bracket
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.4.2.5 Installing the slot bracket CAUTION! Always replace slot brackets into the unused PCI slot openings to comply with applicable EMC regulations and satisfy cooling requirements. Figure 64: Installing the slot bracket Ê...
Page 128: Replacing Sas Raid Controller
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.4.3 Replacing SAS RAID controller Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 6.4.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Replacing SAS RAID controller: ●...
Page 129: Installing The Sas Raid Controller
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Ê Remove the SAS cables from the SAS RAID controller as described in "Disconnecting cables from the SAS RAID controller" on page 126. Ê If the slot bracket on the defective expansion card is to be reused, remove it from the board as described in section "Mounting expansion card slot brackets"...
Page 130: Gpgpu Card In Pci Slot 3
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units GPGPU card in PCI slot 3 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 ●...
Page 131: Required Tools
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Installing a TESLA GPGPU card: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 6.5.1.2 Preliminary steps Perform the following steps: "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 65 Ê...
Page 132: Preparing A Tesla Gpgpu Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.1.3 Preparing a TESLA GPGPU card Figure 65: TESLA GPGPU card - overview GPGPU riser card connector (1) ● GPGPU mounting brackets (2) ● Figure 66: Installing TESLA GPGPU mounting brackets (A) Ê...
Page 133 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 67: Installing TESLA GPGPU mounting brackets (B) Ê Fit the larger of the two mounting brackets onto the other end of the GPGPU as shown. Ê Secure the mounting bracket with three screws. Screw type: M3 x 4.0 mm Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 134: Connecting The Gpgpu Card Power Cable To The Tesla Gpgpu Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.1.4 Connecting the GPGPU card power cable to the TESLA GPGPU card Figure 68: Connecting the GPGPU card power cable to the TESLA GPGPU card Ê Connect the GPGPU card power cable to the TESLA GPGPU card. Figure 69: Fixing the GPGPU card power cable with cable tie Ê...
Page 135: Installing A Tesla Gpgpu Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.1.5 Installing a TESLA GPGPU card If an expansion card is planned to be installed in slot 2, install it first. See section "SAS RAID controller on PCI slot 2" on page 113.
Page 136 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 71: Installing the TESLA GPGPU card (B) Ê Slide the TESLA GPGPU card towards the GPGPU riser card (see arrow). Ê Push the TESLA GPGPU card firmly into the slot while pressing against the GPGPU riser card bracket from the other side (see circle).
Page 137 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 72: Installing the TESLA GPGPU card (C) Ê Firmly secure the TESLA GPGPU card with the two centering bolts (see circles). Figure 73: Installing the TESLA GPGPU card (C) Ê Firmly secure the TESLA GPGPU card with the three screws (see circles). Ê...
Page 138: Connecting The Gpgpu Power Cable To The Interposer Board
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.1.6 Connecting the GPGPU power cable to the interposer board Figure 74: Connecting the GPGPU power cable to the interposer board Ê Connect the GPGPU power cable to the interposer board. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 139: Installing The Air Tunnel
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.1.7 Installing the air tunnel Figure 75: Installing the GPGPU air duct Ê Latch the bottom hook into the notch on the air duct bracket (see close- up) (1). Ê Secure the air duct with one screw (2). Screw type: 6-32 x 4.7 mm 6.5.1.8 Concluding steps...
Page 140: Removing A Tesla Gpgpu Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.2 Removing a TESLA GPGPU card Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 6.5.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Removing a TESLA GPGPU card: ●...
Page 141: Removing The Air Tunnel
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.2.3 Removing the air tunnel Figure 76: Removing the air tunnel Ê Remove the screw from the air tunnel (1). Ê Unlatch the air tunnel from the air duct bracket (see close-up) and remove it (2).
Page 142: Disconnecting The Gpgpu Power Cable From The Interposer Board
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.2.4 Disconnecting the GPGPU power cable from the interposer board Figure 77: Disconnecting the GPGPU power cable (A) Ê Remove the GPGPU power cable from the interposer board. Figure 78: Removing the TESLA GPGPU Ê...
Page 143: Removing A Tesla Gpgpu Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.2.5 Removing a TESLA GPGPU card Figure 79: Removing the TESLA GPGPU card (C) Ê Loosen the TESLA GPGPU carefully from the centering bolts (sse circles). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 144 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 80: Removing the TESLA GPGPU card (A) Ê Loosen the TESLA GPGPU card from the riser card (see circle). Ê Slide the TESLA GPGPU card towards you. Figure 81: Installing TESLA GPGPU mounting brackets (A) Ê...
Page 145 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 82: Removing TESLA GPGPU mounting brackets (B) Ê Remove the three screws from the larger mounting bracket. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 146: Replacing A Tesla Gpgpu Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.3 Replacing a TESLA GPGPU card Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 6.5.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing a TESLA GPGPU card: ●...
Page 147: Installing The Tesla Gpgpu Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.3.4 Installing the TESLA GPGPU card Ê Prepare the TESLA GPGPU card as described in section "Preparing a TESLA GPGPU card" on page 132. Ê Connect the GPGPU card power cable as described in section "Connecting the GPGPU card power cable to the TESLA GPGPU card"...
Page 148: Installing A Xeon Phi In Slot 3
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.4 Installing a Xeon Phi in slot 3 Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 6.5.4.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ●...
Page 149: Removing The Air Tunnel
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.4.3 Removing the air tunnel Figure 83: Removing the air tunnel Ê Remove the screw of the air tunnel (see circle). Screw type: 6-32 x 4.7 mm Ê Remove the air tunnel from the rear of the Xeon Phi (see arrow). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 150: Preparing A Xeon Phi
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.4.4 Preparing a Xeon Phi Figure 84: Mounting the smaller bracket -left side If original bracket of Xeon Phi is mounted, remove it before mounting bracket for CX270 S2. Fit the smaller of the two mounting brackets onto the left end of the Xeon Ê...
Page 151 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 85: Mounting the smaller bracket -right side Secure the mounting bracket with two screws (see circles) at the right Ê side. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 152 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 86: Mounting the larger bracket -left side Fit the larger of the two mounting brackets onto the other end of the Ê Xeon Phi as shown. Ê Secure the mounting bracket with two screws (see circles) at the left side. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 153 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 87: Mounting the larger bracket -right side Secure the mounting bracket with two screws (see circles) at the right Ê side. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 154: Connecting The Xeon Phi Power Cable To The Xeon Phi
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.4.5 Connecting the Xeon Phi power cable to the Xeon Phi Figure 88: Connecting the Xeon Phi power cables to the Xeon Phi Ê Connect the Xeon Phi power cables to the Xeon Phi. 6.5.4.6 Installing a Xeon Phi If an expansion card is planned to be installed in slot 2, install it first.
Page 155 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 89: Installing the Xeon Phi (B) Ê Slide the Xeon Phi towards the GPGPU riser card (see arrow). Ê Push the Xeon Phi firmly into the slot while pressing against the GPGPU riser card bracket from the other side (see circle).
Page 156 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 90: Installing the Xeon Phi (C) Ê Firmly secure the Xeon Phi with the two centering bolts (see circles). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 157 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 91: Connecting the Xeon Phi with the screws Ê Secure the Xeon Phi with three screws (see circles). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 158 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 92: Cable routing of the Xeon Phi Ê Route the cables as shown and use the cable clamps on the air duct (see arrows). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 159: Connecting The Xeon Phi Power Cable To The Interposer Board
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.4.7 Connecting the Xeon Phi power cable to the interposer board Figure 93: Connecting the Xeon Phi power cable to the interposer board Ê Connect the Xeon Phi power cable to the interposer board. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 160: Installing The Xeon Phi Air Tunnel
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.4.8 Installing the Xeon Phi air tunnel Figure 94: Installing the Xeon Phi air tunnel Ê Place the air tunnel on the rear of the Xeon Phi (see arrow). Ê Secure the air tunnel with one screw (see circle). Screw type: 6-32 x 4.7 mm 6.5.4.9 Concluding steps...
Page 161: Removing A Xeon Phi Out Of Slot 3
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.5 Removing a Xeon Phi out of slot 3 Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 6.5.5.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ●...
Page 162: Removing The Xeon Phi Air Tunnel
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.5.3 Removing the Xeon Phi air tunnel Figure 95: Removing the Xeon Phi air tunnel Ê Remove the screw of the air tunnel (see circle). Screw type: 6-32 x 4.7 mm Ê Remove the air tunnel from the rear of the Xeon Phi (see arrow). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 163: Disconnecting The Xeon Phi Power Cable From The Xeon Phi
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.5.4 Disconnecting the Xeon Phi power cable from the Xeon Phi Figure 96: Disconnecting the Xeon Phi power cable from the Xeon Phi Ê Disconnect the Xeon Phi power cable to the Xeon Phi. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 164: Disconnecting The Xeon Phi Power Cable From The Interposer Board
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.5.5 Disconnecting the Xeon Phi power cable from the interposer board Figure 97: Disconnecting the Xeon Phi power cable from the interposer board Ê Disconnect the Xeon Phi cable from the interposer board. 6.5.5.6 Removing a Xeon Phi If an expansion card has to be removed in slot 2, remove it after.
Page 165 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 98: Disconnecting the screws of the Xeon Phi Ê Loosen the three screws of the Xeon Phi (see circles). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 166 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 99: Removing the Xeon Phi (C) Ê Loosen the Xeon Phi from the centering bolts. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 167 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 100: Removing the Xeon Phi (B) Ê Loosen the Xeon Phi from the GPGPU riser card (see circle). Ê Slide the Xeon Phi towards you (see arrow). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 168 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 101: Cable routing of the Xeon Phi Ê Route the cables as shown and use the cable clamps on the air duct (see arrows). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 169: Deinstallation Of The Mounting Brackets Of A Xeon Phi
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.5.7 Deinstallation of the mounting brackets of a Xeon Phi Figure 102: Disconnecting the smaller bracket -left side Disconnect the smaller of the two mounting brackets onto the left end of Ê the Xeon Phi as shown.
Page 170 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 103: Disconnecting the smaller bracket -right side Loosen the two screws of the mounting bracket (see circles) at the right Ê side. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 171 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 104: Disconnecting the larger bracket -left side Disconnect the larger of the two mounting brackets onto the other end of Ê the Xeon Phi as shown. Ê Loosen the two screws of the mounting bracket (see circles) at the left side. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 172: Concluding Steps
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 105: Disconnecting the larger bracket -right side Loosen the two screws of the mounting bracket (see circles) at the right Ê side. 6.5.5.8 Concluding steps Perform the following steps: "Installing the cables" on page 57 Ê...
Page 173: Replacing A Xeon Phi
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.6 Replacing a Xeon Phi Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 6.5.6.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ● Replacing a Xeon Phi: ●...
Page 174: Concluding Steps
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Ê Connect the Xeon Phi power cable as described in section "Connecting the Xeon Phi power cable to the interposer board" on page 159. Ê Install the Xeon Phi as described in section "Installing a Xeon Phi"...
Page 175: Installing A Nvidia Grid Gpu Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.7 Installing a NVIDIA GRID GPU card Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 6.5.7.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ●...
Page 176: Preparing A Nvidia Grid Gpu Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.7.3 Preparing a NVIDIA GRID GPU card Figure 106: NVIDIA GRID GPU card - overview If original bracket of NVIDIA GRID card is mounted, remove it before mounting bracket for CX270 S2. GPGPU riser card connector (1) ●...
Page 177 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 108: Installing NVIDIA GRID GPU mounting brackets (B) Ê Fit the larger of the two mounting brackets onto the other end of the GPGPU as shown. Ê Secure the mounting bracket with three screws. Screw type: M3 x 4.0 mm Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 178: Preparing A Nvidia Grid Gpu Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.7.4 Connecting the power cable to the NVIDIA GRID GPU card Figure 109: Connecting the GPGPU card power cable to the NVIDIA GRID GPU card Ê Connect the GPGPU card power cable to the NVIDIA GRID GPU card. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 179: Installing A Nvidia Grid Gpu Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.7.5 Installing a NVIDIA GRID GPU card If an expansion card is planned to be installed in slot 2, install NVIDIA GRID GPU first. See section "SAS RAID controller on PCI slot 2" on page 113.
Page 180 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 111: Installing the NVIDIA GRID GPU card (B) Ê Slide the NVIDIA GRID GPU card towards the GPGPU riser card (see arrow). Ê Push the NVIDIA GRID GPU card firmly into the slot while pressing against the GPGPU riser card bracket from the other side (see circle).
Page 181 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 112: Installing the NVIDIA GRID GPU card (C) Ê Firmly secure the NVIDIA GRID GPU card with the two centering bolts (see circles). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 182: Connecting The Power Cable To The Interposer Board
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 113: Installing the NVIDIA GRID GPU card (C) Ê Firmly secure the NVIDIA GRID GPU card with two screws (see circles). Ê Connect the GPGPU cable and then route the cables as shown and use the cable clamps on the air duct (see arrows).
Page 183: Installing The Air Tunnel
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.7.7 Installing the air tunnel Figure 115: Installing the GPGPU air duct Ê Latch the bottom hook into the notch on the air duct bracket (see close- up) (1). Ê Secure the air duct with one screw (2). Screw type: 6-32 x 4.7 mm 6.5.7.8 Concluding steps...
Page 184: Removing A Nvidia Grid Gpu Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.8 Removing a NVIDIA GRID GPU card Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 6.5.8.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ●...
Page 185: Removing A Controller Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.8.3 Removing a controller card Figure 116: Removing a controller card Ê Remove the controller card above the GPGPU connectors. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 186: Removing The Air Tunnel
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.8.4 Removing the air tunnel Figure 117: Removing the air tunnel Ê Remove the screw from the air tunnel (1). Ê Unlatch the air tunnel from the air duct bracket (see close-up) and remove it (2).
Page 187: Disconnecting The Power Cable From The Interposer Board
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.8.5 Disconnecting the power cable from the interposer board Figure 118: Disconnecting the GPGPU power cable Ê Remove the GPGPU power cable from the interposer board. Ê Disconnect the screw from the NVIDIA GRID GPU card (see circle). Figure 119: Removing the NVIDIA GRID GPU Ê...
Page 188: Removing A Nvidia Grid Gpu Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.8.6 Removing a NVIDIA GRID GPU card Figure 120: Removing the NVIDIA GRID GPU card (C) Ê Loosen the NVIDIA GRID GPU carefully from the centering bolts (sse circles). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 189 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 121: Removing the NVIDIA GRID GPU card (A) Ê Loosen the NVIDIA GRID GPU card from the riser card (see circle). Ê Slide the NVIDIA GRID GPU card towards you. Figure 122: Installing NVIDIA GRID GPU mounting brackets (A) Ê...
Page 190 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 123: Removing NVIDIA GRID GPU mounting brackets (B) Ê Remove the three screws from the larger mounting bracket. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 191: Replacing A Nvidia Grid Gpu Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.5.9 Replacing a NVIDIA GRID GPU card Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 6.5.9.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ●...
Page 192: Concluding Steps
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Ê Connect the GPGPU card power cable as described in section "Connecting the power cable to the NVIDIA GRID GPU card" on page 178. Ê Install the NVIDIA GRID GPU card as described in section "Installing the NVIDIA GRID GPU card"...
Page 193: Interposer Boards
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Interposer boards CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in chapter "Important information" on page 6.6.1 Replacing the interposer board Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes 6.6.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less ●...
Page 194: Removing The Interposer Board
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.6.1.3 Removing the interposer board Figure 124: Removing the interposer board (B) Ê Remove the three screws (1). Ê Remove the interposer board from the front air duct bracket (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 195: Interposer Boards - Overview
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.6.1.4 Interposer boards - overview Figure 125: Interposer board A3C40142630 Midplane connector GPGPU card power cable connector SATA/SAS connector 3-pin connector Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 196: Installing The Interposer Board
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.6.1.5 Installing the interposer board Figure 126: Installing the interposer board (A) Ê Locate the three threaded holes on the front air duct bracket. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 197: Concluding Steps
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 127: Installing the interposer board Ê Place the interposer board onto the bracket (1). Make sure that the interposer board engages onto the centering bolts. Ê Secure the interposer board with three screws (2). Screw type: M3 x 3.0 mm 6.6.1.6 Concluding steps...
Page 198 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Ê If applicable, reconnect all external cables. "Switching on the server node" on page 63 Ê "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page 74 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 199: Riser Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Riser card CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in chapter "Important information" on page 6.7.1 Replacing the riser card Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes 6.7.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: ●...
Page 200: Removing The Riser Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.7.1.3 Removing the riser card Figure 128: Removing the riser card (A) Ê Remove the screw (1). Ê Slide the riser card towards the slot brackets (2). Figure 129: Removing the riser card (B) Ê...
Page 201: Installing The Riser Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.7.1.4 Installing the riser card Figure 130: Riser module - overview Riser card bracket Riser card Figure 131: Installing the riser card (A) Ê Install the riser card into its bracket (1). Make sure that the riser card engages onto the centering bolts.
Page 202: Concluding Steps
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 132: Installing the riser card (B) Ê Secure the riser card with a screw. 6.7.1.5 Concluding steps Perform the following steps: "Installing expansion cards" on page 103 (if applicable) Ê "Installing SAS RAID controller" on page 114 (if applicable) Ê...
Page 203: Gpgpu Riser Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units GPGPU riser card CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in chapter "Important information" on page 6.8.1 Replacing the GPGPU riser card Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes 6.8.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: ●...
Page 204: Removing The Gpgu Riser Card
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.8.1.3 Removing the GPGU riser card Figure 133: Removing the GPGPU riser card Ê Remove the four screws (1). Ê Remove the GPGPU riser card out of its bracket (2). 6.8.1.4 Installing the GPGPU riser card Figure 134: GPGPU riser module - overview GPGPU riser card bracket GPGPU riser card...
Page 205: Concluding Steps
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 135: Installing the riser card (A) Ê Install the riser card into its bracket. Make sure that the riser card engages onto the centering bolts. Figure 136: Installing the riser card (B) Ê...
Page 206: Battery Backup Units (Bbu)
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Battery Backup Units (BBU) The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) backs up the memory contents of the connected SAS RAID controller in the event of a power failure. 6.9.1 Installing a BBU Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes CAUTION! For further information, please refer to chapter...
Page 207: Preparing A Bbu
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units "Removing the GPGPU riser module" on page 48 Ê "Removing the air duct brackets" on page 49 Ê 6.9.1.3 Preparing a BBU Figure 137: BBU kit BBU kit: BBU holder BBU cable Screws Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 208 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 138: BBU cable DD0S2LBT100 Figure 139: Connecting the BBU cable Ê Connect the BBU cable with the cable end A (see figure 138 on page 208) to the BBU. CAUTION! Make sure that the connector side with the three dots (if present) is on the top.
Page 209 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 140: Installing the BBU in the BBU holder Ê Place the BBU holder on the BBU (as shown). Ê Secure the BBU holder with three screws. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 210: Installing The Bbu Onto The System Board
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.9.1.4 Installing the BBU onto the system board Figure 141: Installing the BBU holder (A) Ê Remove the two screws. Keep the screws for further use. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 211: Concluding Steps
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 142: Installing the BBU holder (B) Ê Place the BBU on the heat sink CPU1 (1). Ê Secure the BBU with the two screws (2). Screw type: 6-32 x 6.0 mm 6.9.1.5 Concluding steps Perform the following steps:...
Page 212 Ê If the BBU status does not change after 8 hours, please try to initiate the recalibration process manually using the ServerView RAID Manager. If this procedure still does not fix the BBU status, please contact your local Fujitsu customer service partner. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 213: Connecting The Bbu To The Controller
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.9.1.6 Connecting the BBU to the controller Figure 143: BBU cable routing around the interposer board Ê Run the BBU cable through the cable clamps as described in section "Installing the cables" on page Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 214 Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 144: Connecting the BBU cable to the controller Ê Connect the loose end of the BBU cable (see position B in figure figure 138 on page 208) to the SAS RAID controller. CAUTION! Make sure that the connector side with the three dots (if present) is on the top.
Page 215: Removing A Bbu
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.9.2 Removing a BBU Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes CAUTION! Do not throw battery backup units into the trash can. Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste.
Page 216: Disconnecting The Bbu From The Controller
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Ê Remove the rear air duct bracket as described in section "Removing the air duct brackets" on page 6.9.2.3 Disconnecting the BBU from the controller Figure 145: Disconnecting the BBU cable from the controller Ê...
Page 217: Removing The Bbu From The System Board
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.9.2.4 Removing the BBU from the system board Figure 146: Removing the BBU holder (A) Ê Remove the two screws (1). Ê Remove the BBU (2). 6.9.2.5 Fastening the system board in the chassis Figure 147: Fastening the system board in the chassis Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 218: Removing The Bbu From The Bbu Holder
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Ê Secure the system board in the chassis with two screws. Screw type: 6-32 x 4.7 mm 6.9.2.6 Removing the BBU from the BBU holder 6.9.2.7 Concluding steps Perform the following steps: Ê...
Page 219: Required Tools
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units For further information, please refer to chapter "Important information" on page 6.9.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Replacing a BBU: ● –...
Page 220: Removing The Bbu From The Bbu Holder
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units 6.9.3.4 Removing the BBU from the BBU holder Figure 148: Removing the BBU in the BBU holder Ê Remove the three screws from the BBU holder. Ê Remove the BBU. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 221: Installing A New Bbu
Expansion cards, interposer boards and battery backup units Figure 149: Disconnecting the BBU cable Ê Carefully disconnect the BBU cable from the BBU. 6.9.3.5 Installing a new BBU Ê Install the new BBU into the BBU holder as described in section "Preparing a BBU"...
Page 222 Ê If the BBU status does not change after 8 hours, please try to initiate the recalibration process manually using the ServerView RAID Manager. If this procedure still does not fix the BBU status, please contact your local Fujitsu customer service partner. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 223: Main Memory
Main memory Safety notes CAUTION! Do not install unsupported third party memory modules. For further ● information on supported memory modules, refer to section "Basic information" on page 224. Memory modules remain hot after shutdown. Wait for components to ● cool down before installing or removing memory modules to prevent burns.
Page 224: Basic Information
Main memory Basic information – Each CPU offers 8 Slots for DDR3 memory modules organized in 2 banks and 4 channels – If you need more than 8 slots you have to configure the 2nd CPU. – Supported memory modules: There are 3 different kinds of DDR3 Memory Modules available: UDIMM / RDIMM and LRDIMM –...
Page 225 Main memory Minimum configuration Minimum configuration is 2x CPU and 8x memory. Maximum configurations – 16x 32GB LRDIMM (quad rank modules) = 512GB – 16x 16GB RDIMM (dual rank modules) = 256GB – 16x 8GB UDIMM (dual rank modules) = 128GB First Memory (one module) has to be selected for an orderable basic unit per –...
Page 226 Main memory CPU0 DIMM slots Ch A1 Ch A2 Ch B1 Ch B2 Ch C1 Ch C2 Ch D1 Ch D2 Table 6: S2L DIMM population rules for CPU0 CPU1 DIMM slots Ch E1 Ch E2 Ch F1 Ch F2 Ch G1 Ch G2 Ch H1 Ch H2 Table 7: S2L DIMM population rules for CPU1 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 227: Operation Modes
Main memory 7.1.2 Operation modes Sequence of memory population listed for the different modes. Legend: Channel required optional, same type in Bank per CPU 7.1.2.1 Performance Channel Mode In this configuration, the memory module population ex factory is spread across all channels.
Page 228: Installing Memory Modules
Main memory Installing memory modules Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes 7.2.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Installing memory modules: tool-less ● 7.2.2 Preliminary steps Perform the following steps: "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality"...
Page 229: Installing A Memory Module
Main memory 7.2.3 Installing a memory module Figure 151: Installing memory modules (A) Ê Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. Figure 152: Installing memory modules (B) Ê Press down on the memory module until the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module.
Page 230 Main memory "Installing the cables" on page 57 Ê For a complete cabling overview, please refer to section "Cabling overview" on page 304. "Connecting the BBU to the controller" on page 213 (if applicable) Ê "Installing the server node in the server enclosure" on page 62 Ê...
Page 231: Removing Memory Modules
Main memory Removing memory modules Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes 7.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Removing memory modules: tool-less ● 7.3.2 Preliminary steps Perform the following steps: "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality"...
Page 232: Removing A Memory Module
Main memory CAUTION! Ensure to maintain an operational configuration when removing memory modules. For additional information, please refer to section "Operation modes" on page 227. 7.3.3 Removing a memory module Figure 153: Removing memory modules Ê Eject the desired memory module by pressing out the securing clips at each end of the memory module connector (1).
Page 233 Main memory "Installing a TESLA GPGPU card" on page 130 (if applicable) Ê "Installing the cables" on page 57 Ê For a complete cabling overview, please refer to section "Cabling overview" on page 304. "Connecting the BBU to the controller" on page 213 (if applicable) Ê...
Page 234: Replacing Memory Modules
Main memory Replacing memory modules Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average task duration: 5 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 7.4.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Replacing memory modules: tool-less ●...
Page 235: Removing A Memory Module
Main memory "Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and BMC" on page 67 Ê applicable) "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page 74 Ê "Verifying the memory mode" on page 75 (if applicable) Ê 7.4.3 Removing a memory module Ê Identify the defective memory slot. Ê...
Page 236 Main memory "Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and BMC" on page 67 Ê applicable) "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page 74 Ê "Verifying the memory mode" on page 75 (if applicable) Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 237: Processors
Processors Safety notes CAUTION! Do not install unsupported processors. For further information on ● supported processors, refer to section "Basic information" on page 238. 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 238: Basic Information
Processors Basic information 8.1.1 Supported processors – Intel Xeon E5-2600v2 processor series CPUs – Socket type: LGA 2011 package – Thermal Design Power (TDP) class: up to 135 W 8.1.2 Processor location Module G1 Module A1 Module G2 Module A2 Module H1 Module B1 Module H2...
Page 239: Replacing Processors
Processors Replacing processors Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average task duration: 15 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes CAUTION! Processors are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge and must be handled with care. After a processor has been removed from its protective sleeve or from its socket, place it upside down on a nonconducting, antistatic surface.
Page 240: Removing The Processor Heat Sink
Processors "Removing the air duct" on page 46 Ê "Removing the GPGPU riser module" on page 48 Ê "Removing the air duct brackets" on page 49 Ê 8.2.3 Removing the processor heat sink 8.2.3.1 Removing the processor heat sink from CPU0 Figure 156: Removing the processor heat sink CPU0 (A) Ê...
Page 241 Processors Figure 157: Removing the processor heat sink CPU0 (B) Ê Carefully turn the heat sink back and forth to detach it from the processor (1). This may be necessary due to the adhesive quality of the thermal paste located between the heat sink and processor. CAUTION! Pay special attention not to damage any system board components surrounding the processor socket.
Page 242: Removing The Processor Heat Sink From Cpu1
Processors 8.2.3.2 Removing the processor heat sink from CPU1 Figure 158: Removing the processor heat sink CPU1 (A) Ê Carefully press on the middle of the heat sink and loosen the four captive screws in a crossover pattern according to the numbering. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 243 Processors Figure 159: Removing the processor heat sink CPU1 (B) Ê Carefully turn the heat sink back and forth to detach it from the processor (1). This may be necessary due to the adhesive quality of the thermal paste located between the heat sink and processor. CAUTION! Pay special attention not to damage any system board components surrounding the processor socket.
Page 244: Removing The Processor
Processors 8.2.4 Removing the processor Figure 160: Opening socket release lever 1 Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Open 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê The socket release lever will slightly lift up (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 245 Processors Figure 161: Opening socket release lever 2 Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Close 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê Fully fold back the second socket release lever (2). Figure 162: Opening the load plate (A) Ê...
Page 246 Processors Figure 163: Opening the load plate (B) Ê Fully open the load plate. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 247 Processors Figure 164: Removing the processor Ê Carefully remove the defective processor from its socket in a vertical motion. CAUTION! Be careful not to touch or bend the spring contacts on the processor socket. Ê If the processor may be reused later, thoroughly clean residual thermal paste from the processor surface using a lint-free cloth and store the processor in a save place.
Page 248: Installing The Processor
Processors 8.2.5 Installing the processor Figure 165: Installing the processor Ê Hold the processor with your thumb and index finger. Ê Make sure that the four notches on the processor align with the posts on the socket (see close-up). Ê Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding it in the socket. CAUTION! –...
Page 249 Processors Figure 166: Closing the load plate Ê Carefully lower the load plate over the processor. CAUTION! Always replace the socket cover if you remove the processor from the socket! Figure 167: Closing socket release lever 2 Ê Fully close and hold shut the load plate. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 250 Processors Ê Close the socket release lever marked Close 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab to lock down the load plate (2). Figure 168: Closing socket release lever 1 Ê Close the socket release lever marked Open 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab (2).
Page 251: Applying Thermal Paste
Processors 8.2.6 Applying thermal paste For the Japanese market, the service engineer must follow the instruction provided separately. If the processor upgrade or replacement kit contains a new CPU heat sink, a thin layer of thermal compound has already been pre-applied to its lower surface.
Page 252 Processors Figure 170: Applying thermal paste Ê Apply a small streak of thermal paste (1.0 gram, see description above) to the center of the processor surface as shown. CAUTION! Do not mix different types of thermal paste. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 253: Installing The Processor Heat Sink
Processors 8.2.7 Installing the processor heat sink 8.2.7.1 Installing the processor heat sink on CPU0 Figure 171: Processor heat sink for CPU0 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 254 Processors Figure 172: Installing the heat sink CPU0 (A) Ê Carefully seat the heat sink on the four threaded holes as shown. CAUTION! – Ensure that the screws on the heat sink are properly seated on the threaded holes (see circles). –...
Page 255 Processors Figure 173: Installing the heat sink CPU0 (B) To avoid inclining of the heat sink carefully press on the middle of the heat sink. Ê Fasten the four captive screws on the heat sink in a crossover pattern according to the numbering (screw torque: 1.0 Nm, not applicable for the Japanese market).
Page 256: Installing The Processor Heat Sink On Cpu1
Processors 8.2.7.2 Installing the processor heat sink on CPU1 Figure 174: Processor heat sink for CPU1 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 257 Processors Figure 175: Installing the heat sink CPU1 (A) Ê Carefully seat the heat sink on the four threaded holes as shown. CAUTION! – Ensure that the screws on the heat sink are properly seated on the threaded holes (see circles). –...
Page 258: Concluding Steps
Processors Figure 176: Installing the heat sink CPU1 (B) To avoid inclining of the heat sink carefully press on the middle of the heat sink. Ê Fasten the four captive screws on the heat sink in a crossover pattern according to the numbering (screw torque: 1.0 Nm, not applicable for the Japanese market).
Page 259 Processors "Installing the server node in the server enclosure" on page 62 Ê "Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and BMC" on page 67 Ê applicable) "Switching on the server node" on page 63 Ê "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page 74 Ê...
Page 260: Replacing The Processor Heat Sink
Processors Replacing the processor heat sink Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average task duration: 15 minutes 8.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Replacing the processor heat sink: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver 8.3.2 Preliminary steps Before replacing the processor heat sink, perform the following steps:...
Page 261: Installing The Processor Heat Sink
Processors 8.3.4 Installing the processor heat sink There are two different types of heat sinks. Figure 177: Heat sink types 1 Heat sink for CPU0 2 Heat sink for CPU1 Ê Remove the protective cover from the heat sink. Ensure not to touch the thermal paste on the bottom of the heat sink. Ê...
Page 262 Processors "Updating or recovering the system board BIOS and BMC" on page 67 Ê applicable) "Switching on the server node" on page 63 Ê "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page 74 Ê Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 263: System Board And Components
System board and components This chapter provides information on how to replace the system board module and system board components as its CMOS battery and the USB Flash Module (UFM). Safety notes CAUTION! Devices and components inside the server remain hot after ●...
Page 264: Required Tools
For further safety information, please refer to section "Environmental ● protection" in the PRIMERGY CX270 S2 Operating Manual. Ensure to insert the CMOS battery the with the positive pole ● facing up! 9.1.1...
Page 265: Removing The Cmos Battery
System board and components 9.1.3 Removing the CMOS battery Figure 178: Removing the CMOS battery Ê Pull the holder in the direction of the arrow (1) Ê Pull out the depleted CMOS battery of its socket (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 266: Installing The Cmos Battery
System board and components 9.1.4 Installing the CMOS battery Figure 179: Installing the CMOS battery Ê Insert the new CMOS battery into its socket as shown. CAUTION! Ensure to insert the CMOS battery with the positive pole (label side) facing to you as shown (see close-up). Make sure that the CMOS battery engages into the hole.
Page 267: Concluding Steps
System board and components 9.1.5 Concluding steps Perform the following steps: Ê Dispose of the CMOS battery in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste. "Installing the server node in the server enclosure" on page 62 Ê Ê If applicable, reconnect all external cables. "Switching on the server node"...
Page 268: Usb Flash Module (Ufm)
System board and components USB Flash Module (UFM) The server node can be equipped with a USB Flash Module (UFM). 9.2.1 Installing the UFM board Upgrade and Repair Units (URU) Average hardware task duration: 5 minutes Average software task duration: 5 minutes 9.2.1.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: tool-less...
Page 269: Installing The Ufm Board
System board and components 9.2.1.3 Installing the UFM board Figure 180: UFM kit USB Flash Module (UFM) UFM nylon screw Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 270 System board and components Figure 181: UFM mounting location UFM mounting location on the system board: UFM connector UFM spacer Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 271 System board and components Figure 182: Installing the UFM board (A) Ê Connect the UFM board to the system board. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 272: Concluding Steps
System board and components Figure 183: Installing the UFM board (C) Ê Secure the UFM module on the UFM spacer with the nylon screw (1). 9.2.1.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures: "Installing the server node in the server enclosure" on page 62 Ê...
Page 273: Software Configuration
System board and components 9.2.1.5 Software configuration The UFM delivery set includes the "Recovery Tool CD" to setup the ESXi configuration. Proceed as follows: Ê Switch on the server. Ê Right after switching on the server, insert the "Recovery Tool CD" into the DVD drive and close the drive tray.
Page 274: Removing The Ufm Board
System board and components 9.2.2.3 Removing the UFM board Figure 184: Removing the UFM board (A) Ê Remove the nylon screw on the defective UFM board (1). Ê Disconnect and remove the defective UFM board (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 275: Concluding Steps
System board and components Figure 185: Removing the UFM board (B) Ê The UFM spacer remains on the system board. 9.2.2.4 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures: "Installing the server node in the server enclosure" on page 62 Ê Ê If applicable, reconnect all external cables. "Switching on the server node"...
Page 276: Replacing The Ufm Board
System board and components 9.2.3 Replacing the UFM board Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average hardware task duration: 10 minutes Average software task duration: 10 minutes 9.2.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: ● – combination pliers and flat nose pliers Main steps: ●...
Page 277 System board and components Destroying the defective UFM board CAUTION! The UFM board contains customer information (e.g. IP address, license numbers). After replacing the UFM, hand the defective UFM board over to the customer. If the customer requests disposal of the defective UFM board, proceed as follows: Figure 186: Destroying the defective UFM board Ê...
Page 278: Concluding Steps
System board and components 9.2.3.5 Concluding steps Perform the following procedures: "Installing the server node in the server enclosure" on page 62 Ê Ê If applicable, reconnect all external cables. "Switching on the server node" on page 63 Ê "Enabling boot watchdog functionality" on page 74 Ê...
Page 279: Replacing The System Board
System board and components Replacing the system board Field Replaceable Units (FRU) Average hardware task duration: 50 minutes Average software task duration: 10 minutes Note on system information backup / restore The system board contains the Chassis ID EPROM that contains system information like server name and model, housing type, serial number and manufacturing data.
Page 280: Required Tools
System board and components 9.3.1 Required tools Preliminary and concluding steps: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Removing and installing the processor heat sink: ● – Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver Removing and installing the UFM: ●...
Page 281: Replacing The System Board
System board and components 9.3.3 Replacing the system board Ê Remove all cables from the system board. "Removing memory modules" on page 231 Ê Ensure to take note of the memory modules’ mounting positions for reassembly. "Removing the processor heat sink" on page 240 Ê...
Page 282 System board and components Figure 188: Removing the system board (B) Ê Slightly lift up the system board (1) by the memory module ejectors. Ê Carefully shift the system board in the direction of the arrow until the plug shells disengage from the cut-outs in the connector panel (2). Ê...
Page 283: Installing The System Board
System board and components 9.3.3.2 Installing the system board Figure 189: Installing the system board (A) Ê Hold the new system board by the memory module ejectors. CAUTION! – Do not lift or handle the system board by any of its heat sinks! –...
Page 284 System board and components Figure 190: Installing the system board (B) Ê Secure the system board with ten screws (see circles). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 285: Swapping The Processor
System board and components 9.3.3.3 Swapping the processor CAUTION! Processors are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge and must be handled with care. After a processor has been removed from its protective sleeve or from its socket, place it upside down on a nonconducting, antistatic surface.
Page 286 System board and components Figure 192: Opening socket release lever 2 (new system board) Ê Unlatch the socket release lever marked Close 1st by pushing it down and away from the socket (1). Ê Fully fold back the second socket release lever (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 287 System board and components Figure 193: Opening the load plate (A) Ê Push down on the first socket release lever (1) to lift the load plate away from the socket (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 288 System board and components Figure 194: Opening the load plate (B) Ê Fully open the load plate. CAUTION! Be careful not to touch or bend the spring contacts on the processor socket! Ê Make sure that the load plate is in the fully open position. Ê...
Page 289 System board and components CAUTION! Never not try to fix bent contact springs. Doing so may result in loss of electrical performance and reliability. Removing heat sinks and processors from the defective system board module Ê Remove the heat sinks on the defective system board as described in section "Removing the processor heat sink"...
Page 290 System board and components Installing processors on the new system board module Figure 195: Installing the processor Ê Hold the processor with your thumb and index finger. Ê Make sure that the four notches on the processor align with the posts on the socket (see close-up).
Page 291 System board and components – Never touch the underside of the processor. Even minor soiling such as grease from the skin can impair the processor’s operation or destroy the processor. – Ensure not to scrape or dent the processor edges. Figure 196: Closing the load plate Ê...
Page 292 System board and components Figure 197: Removing the protective socket cover Ê When closing the load plate, the protective socket cover will automatically detach. Ê Remove the socket cover and save it for future use. CAUTION! Always replace the socket cover if you remove the processor from the socket! Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 293 System board and components Figure 198: Closing socket release lever 2 Ê Fully close and hold shut the load plate. Ê Close the socket release lever marked Close 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab to lock down the load plate (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 294 System board and components Figure 199: Closing socket release lever 1 Ê Close the socket release lever marked Open 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab (2). Ê If applicable, install the second processor accordingly. Applying thermal paste Ê...
Page 295 System board and components Figure 200: Closing the load plate Ê Carefully close the load plate over the empty processor socket. CAUTION! Be careful not to touch or bend the spring contacts on the processor socket. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 296 System board and components Figure 201: Attaching the protective socket cover (A) Ê Carefully lower the protective socket cover onto the CPU socket in a vertical motion until it snaps in place. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 297 System board and components Figure 202: Attaching the protective socket cover (B) Ê Ensure that the protective socket cover is properly installed on the socket as shown above. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 298 System board and components Figure 203: Closing socket release lever 2 Ê Fully close and hold shut the load plate. Ê Close the socket release lever marked Close 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab to lock down the load plate (2). Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 299: Completing System Board
System board and components Figure 204: Closing socket release lever 1 Ê Close the socket release lever marked Open 1st (1) and latch it under the load plate retention tab (2). 9.3.3.4 Completing system board "Installing the UFM board" on page 269 (if applicable) Ê...
Page 300: Concluding Steps
System board and components 9.3.4 Concluding steps Perform the following steps: "Installing a BBU" on page 206 (if applicable) Ê "Installing the riser module" on page 60 with expansion all cards (if Ê applicable) Install the expansion cards into their original slots. "Installing the memory slot air ducts"...
Page 301 System board and components Ê If applicable, restore LAN teaming configurations as described in section "After replacing the system board" on page Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 302 System board and components Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 303: Cabling
Cabling This chapter provides information on how to connect, disconnect and route cables. 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 ●...
Page 304: Cabling Overview
Cabling 10.1 Cabling overview Part number Part Number Note (Label) FTS/FJ SATA CBL CX270-MEGASR1 - C11 DD0S2LTHU00 A3C40169487 SATA CBL CX270-MEGASR2 - C12 DD0S2LTHV00 A3C40169488 A3C40170657 / CA07198-E531 C13 DD0S2LTHW00 CBL SATA 3-RAID - 3.5 (Only for the Japanese market) C14 DD0S2LTHC00 A3C40142638 CBL SATA 4-ONB 2U - 2.5...
Page 305: Cabling
Cabling 10.2 Cabling 3.5-inch HDD configuration - onboard Figure 205: 3.5-inch HDD configuration - onboard Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 306 Cabling 3.5-inch HDD configuration - SAS RAID controller Figure 206: 3.5-inch HDD configuration - SAS RAID controller Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 307 Cabling 2.5-inch HDD configuration - onboard Figure 207: 2.5-inch HDD configuration - onboard Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 308 Cabling 2.5-inch HDD configuration - SAS RAID controller Figure 208: 2.5-inch HDD configuration - SAS RAID controller Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 309: Appendix
Appendix 11.1 Mechanical overview 11.1.1 Server node interior Figure 209: PRIMERGY CX270 S2 server node interior (A) Pos. Component Riser module with 2x PCIe x8 for low profile expansion cards Mounting place for USB Flash Module (UFM) PCIe slot for GPGPU riser card...
Page 310 Appendix Figure 210: PRIMERGY CX270 S2 server node interior (B) Pos. Component PCIe slots for expansion cards and SAS RAID controller GPGPU riser module GPGPU card Interposer board Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 311: 11.1.2 Server Node Rear
Appendix 11.1.2 Server node rear Figure 211: PRIMERGY CX270 S1 server node rear 1 Slots for expansion cards 5 Serial connector 2 Left: LAN2 6 USB 2.0 connectors Right: LAN1 & Shared LAN 3 Management LAN connector 4 Video connector (VGA) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 312: Connectors And Indicators
Appendix 11.2 Connectors and Indicators 11.2.1 Connectors and indicators on the system board 11.2.1.1 Onboard connectors CPU 0 CPU 1 Figure 212: Internal connectors of system board D3196 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 313 Appendix No. Print Description PWR BTN Power-on button NIC 1 LAN connector (NIC 1) NIC 2 LAN connector (NIC 2) MNIC Management LAN connector COM_SEL (J3) REAR COM PORT SWITCH JUMPER Video connector (VGA) DIS_BMC (J2) BMC DISABLED JUMPER Serial connector ID LED ID indicator USB port...
Page 314: 11.2.1.2 Onboard Settings
Appendix 11.2.1.2 Onboard settings ME FIRMWARE UPDATE JUMPER Location Jumper Function Default position setting ME IN FORCE UPDATE MODE NORMAL MODE Table 9: ME firmware update jumper BMC DISABLE JUMPER Location Jumper Function Default position setting DISABLE BMC NORMAL Table 10: BMC disable jumper REAR COM PORT SWITCH JUMPER Location Jumper...
Page 315: 11.2.2 Connector Panel
Appendix 11.2.2 Connector panel 11.2.2.1 Controls and indicators Figure 213: Controls and indicators of the server node 1 ID indicator (blue) 2 On/Off button / Power-on indicator (green) Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...
Page 316: 11.2.2.2 Control Elements
Appendix 11.2.2.2 Control elements On/Off button When the system is switched off, it can be switched on again by pressing the On/Off button. When the system is operating, pressing the On/Off button will switch off the system. CAUTION! Risk of loss of data! The On/Off button does not disconnect the server node from the mains voltage.
Page 317: 11.2.2.4 Lan Indicators
Appendix 11.2.2.4 LAN indicators Figure 214: LAN indicators No Indicator Description LAN speed For System LAN Steady yellow signal in the event of a LAN transfer rate of 1 Gbit/s Steady green signal in the event of a LAN transfer rate of 100 Mbit/s.
Page 318 Depending on the settings in the BIOS, the standard LAN connector 1 may also be used as a service LAN connector. You will find further information in the "D3196 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY CX270 S2" manual. Upgrade and Maintenance Manual...
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Appendix 11.3 Minimum startup configuration Field Replaceable Units (FRU) If the server does not start up or other problems occur, it may be necessary to take the system down to its most basic configuration in order to isolate the defective component. The minimum startup configuration consists of the following components and cables: Component...
Page 320 Appendix The minimum startup configuration must be used exclusively for diagnostic purposes by maintenance personnel, never in daily operation! Upgrade and Maintenance Manual CX270 S2...

Fujitsu Primergy CX270 S2 Upgrade And Maintenance Manual

1 Introduction

2 Before You Start

3 Important Information

4 Basic Hardware Procedures

5 Basic Software Procedures

6 Expansion Cards, Interposer Boards and Battery Backup Units

7 Main Memory

8 Processors

9 System Board and Components

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