PRIMERGY BX620 S6 Server Blade

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1 Options Guide - English PRIMERGY BX620 S6 Server Blade Options Guide August 2010

2 Comments Suggestions Corrections The User Documentation Department would like to know your opinion of this manual. Your feedback helps us optimize our documentation to suit your individual needs. Feel free to send us your comments by to Certified documentation according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 To ensure a consistently high quality standard and user-friendliness, this documentation was created to meet the regulations of a quality management system which complies with the requirements of the standard DIN EN ISO 9001:2008. cognitas. Gesellschaft für Technik-Dokumentation mbh Copyright and Trademarks Copyright 2010 Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH. All rights reserved. Delivery subject to availability; right of technical modifications reserved. All hardware and software names used are trademarks of their respective manufacturers. The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice. Fujitsu assumes no liability for damages to third party copyrights or other rights arising from the use of any information in this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Fujitsu. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, and Hyper V are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. Intel and Xeon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the USA and other countries.

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. Keep this manual and the manual "Safety Notes and Regulations" in a safe place for easy reference while using this product. Radio interference This product is a "Class A" ITE (Information Technology Equipment). In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures. VCCI-A Aluminum electrolytic capacitors The aluminum electrolytic capacitors used in the product's printed circuit board assemblies and in the mouse and keyboard are limited-life components. Use of these components beyond their operating life may result in electrolyte leakage or depletion, potentially causing emission of foul odor or smoke. As a guideline, in a normal office environment (25 C) operating life is not expected to be reached within the maintenance support period (5 years). However, operating life may be reached more quickly if, for example, the product is used in a hot environment. The customer shall bear the cost of replacing replaceable components which have exceeded their operating life. Note that these are only guidelines, and do not constitute a guarantee of trouble-free operation during the maintenance support period. High safety use This product has been designed and manufactured for general uses such as general office use, personal use, domestic use and normal industrial use. It has not been designed or manufactured for uses which demand an extremely high level of safety and carry a direct and serious risk to life or body if such safety cannot be ensured. BX620 S6 Options Guide

4 These uses include control of nuclear reactions in nuclear power plants, automatic airplane flight control, air traffic control, traffic control in mass transport systems, medical devices for life support, and missile guidance control in weapons systems (hereafter, "high safety use"). Customers should not use this product for high safety use unless measures are in place for ensuring the level of safety demanded of such use. Please consult the sales staff of Fujitsu if intending to use this product for high safety use. Measures against momentary voltage drop This product may be affected by a momentary voltage drop in the power supply caused by lightning. To prevent a momentary voltage drop, use of an AC uninterruptible power supply is recommended. (This notice follows the guidelines of Voltage Dip Immunity of Personal Computer issued by JEITA, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association.) Technology controlled by the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law of Japan Documents produced by Fujitsu may contain technology controlled by the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law of Japan. Documents which contain such technology should not be exported from Japan or transferred to non-residents of Japan without first obtaining authorization in accordance with the above law. Harmonic Current Standards This product conforms to harmonic current standard JIS C Only for the Japanese market: About SATA hard disk drives The SATA version of this server blade supports hard disk drives with SATA / BC- SATA storage interfaces. Please note that the usage and operation conditions differ depending on the type of hard disk drive used. Please refer to the following internet address for further information on the usage and operation conditions of each available type of hard disk drive: Options Guide BX620 S6

5 Only for the Japanese market: I Although described in this manual, some sections do not apply to the Japanese market. These options and routines include: CSS (Customer Self Service) USB Flash Module (UFM) Replacing the lithium battery BX620 S6 Options Guide

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7 Contents 1 Introduction Concept and target groups of this manual Documentation overview Extensions and upgrades Structure of the server blade Notational conventions Procedure Safety instructions Preparation Opening the server blade Processors Installing a second processor Memory modules Fitting rules Upgrading/replacing the main memory Optional I/O modules Installing an I/O daughter card BX620 S6 Options Guide

8 Contents 8 Storage modules Storage module variants BX620 S6 SAS storage module BX620 S6 SAS/PCI Express storage module BX620 S6 SAS/RAID storage module Replacing a storage module Completion Closing the server blade Index Options Guide BX620 S6

9 1 Introduction The PRIMERGY BX620 S6 dual-socket server blade constitutes the sixth generation of extremely compact and powerful BX620 server blades. It provides a wide range of current technologies such as the latest generation of multi-core processors, DDR3 memory modules with powerful 3-channel architecture per CPU, modular hard disk controller configuration, and 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD/SSD modules. The three available storage module variants allow SAS or SATA HDD/SSD configurations for different usage scenarios. The configuration options range from the low-cost platform with SATA hard disks up to the high-end platform with SAS hard disks and a SAS storage module with RAID5 and Cache/iTBBU. As an option, the communications interfaces can be extended by two Fibre Channel channels or two additional Ethernet channels. 1.1 Concept and target groups of this manual This options guide shows you how to expand and upgrade your server. V CAUTION! The actions described in this manual should only be carried out by technical specialists. I The installation and removal of the hot-plug components is described in the operating manual supplied with the server. BX620 S6 Options Guide 9

10 Documentation overview 1.2 Documentation overview I PRIMERGY manuals are available in PDF format on the ServerView Suite DVD 2. The ServerView Suite DVD 2 is part of the ServerView Suite supplied with every server. If you no longer have the ServerView Suite DVDs, you can obtain the relevant current versions using the order number U15000-C289 (the order number for the Japanese market: please refer to the configurator of the server The PDF files of the manuals can also be downloaded free of charge from the Internet. The overview page showing the online documentation available on the Internet can be found using the URL (for EMEA market): The PRIMERGY server documentation can be accessed using the Industry standard servers navigation option. More information on your PRIMERGY BX620 S6 can be found in the following documents: "PRIMERGY BX620 S6 Server Options Guide" "PRIMERGY BX620 S6 Server Service Supplement" Technical manual for the system board D3051 "Quick Start Software - Quick Installation Guide" DVD booklet (only included as a printed copy with the PRIMERGY ServerView Suite) PRIMERGY ServerView Suite Local Service Concept - LSC manual Safety notes and other important information manual Warranty manual Returning used devices manual Helpdesk leaflet Further sources of information: PRIMERGY abbreviations and glossary on the ServerView Suite DVD 2 Manual for the monitor Documentation for boards and drives Documentation for your operating system Information files for your operating system 10 Options Guide BX620 S6

11 Extensions and upgrades 1.3 Extensions and upgrades Second processor If only one processor is installed in your server blade, you can upgrade it to include a second one. You may only use processors of the same type in the server blade. The second processor must have the same clock frequency as the first. Upgrading the memory The server blade offers 6 DDR3 DIMM slots per CPU (organized in 2 banks and 3 channels). All 12 main memory slots support RDIMMs (registered DIMMs) and UDIMMs (unbuffered DIMMs). Only memory modules of the same capacity can be installed on the same memory bank. This allows a maximum memory configuration of 24 GB with UDIMMs (capacities: 1 GB and 2 GB) and 192 GB with RDIMMs (capacities: 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB). I A combination of both memory module types is not allowed. Optional I/O module The server blade has one slot for an extension board (daughter card) which can be used to provide two Fibre Channel connections or two additional Ethernet connections. The following I/O modules are available: 4-Gbit Fibre Channel daughter card (PCIe) 1-Gbit Ethernet daughter card (PCIe) To be able to use the additional I/O functionality, at least one FC I/O blade or an Ethernet I/O blade must be installed in slots NET3 and/or NET4 of the BX600 S3 basic unit. For more information, see the operating manual for your basic unit. Storage modules The hard disks are controlled by a storage module (controller) which can be plugged into the system board and which may also have additional functions. The following variants can be used: SAS, SAS/RAID and SAS/PCIe. The PCIe variant allows the installation of low-profile modules. BX620 S6 Options Guide 11

12 Extensions and upgrades Storage modules can be installed/replaced via the front of the server blade without having to remove the housing cover. However, they cannot be replaced while the system is running (non-hot-plug) - the server blade must be switched off. 12 Options Guide BX620 S6

13 Structure of the server blade 1.4 Structure of the server blade Figure 1: PRIMERGYBX620 S6 server blade The figure 1 shows the positions of the most important components of the server blade. BX620 S6 Options Guide 13

14 Structure of the server blade 1 I/O daughter card (Fibre Channel or Gigabit Ethernet daughter card), optional 2 CPU 2 with heat sink 3 Slots for the CPU 2 memory modules 4 USB Flash Module (UFM) 5 Lithium battery (on the system board) 6 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 7 Control panel board with foil cable inch hard disk module 1 (SAS or SATA) inch hard disk module 2 (SAS or SATA) 10 Storage module 11 Slots for the CPU 1 memory modules 12 CPU 1 with heat sink 13 DIP switch (on the system board) I The memory modules, the I/O daughter card and the storage module must be installed in the server blade before it is placed in the basic unit. DIP switch settings The server blade comes with the DIP switches set in the following positions: Switch Function Default 1 Delete password OFF 2 Clear CMOS memory (NVRAM) OFF 3 Restore system BIOS OFF 4 Reserved OFF 5 Reserved ON 6 Reserved ON 14 Options Guide BX620 S6

15 Notational conventions The switch settings have the following meanings: Switch 1 ON Delete password enabled OFF Delete password disabled Switch 2 ON Clear CMOS memory (NVRAM) enabled OFF Clear CMOS memory (NVRAM) disabled Switch 3 ON Restore system BIOS enabled OFF Restore system BIOS disabled Switch 4 ON Reserved OFF Reserved Switch 5 ON Reserved OFF Reserved Switch 6 ON Reserved OFF Reserved 1.5 Notational conventions The following notational conventions are used in this manual: Text in italics "Quotation marks" V CAUTION! I indicates commands or menu items. indicate names of chapters and terms that are being emphasized. describes activities that must be performed in the order shown. pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol. Failure to observe this warning may endanger your life, destroy the system or lead to the loss of data. indicates additional information, notes and tips. BX620 S6 Options Guide 15

16 Notational conventions 16 Options Guide BX620 S6

17 2 Procedure V CAUTION! The activities described in this manual must be performed by engineers, service personnel or technical specialists. Equipment repairs must be performed by qualified staff. Any failure to observe the guidelines in this manual, and any unauthorized opening or improper repairs could endanger the user (through electric shock, fire hazards) or damage the equipment. Please note that any unauthorized opening of the device will result in the invalidation of the warranty and exclusion from all liability. First of all please familiarize yourself with the safety instructions in the chapter "Safety instructions" on page 19. Make sure that all the manuals you need (see "Documentation overview" on page 10) are available, printing out the PDF files if necessary. You will definitely need the operating manual for the server blade and the Service Supplement. Shut down the server blade correctly, switch it off and remove it from the basic unit as described in the chapter "Preparation" on page 23. Extend or upgrade your server blade as described in the relevant chapter. I The installation and removal of the hot-plug components is described in the operating manual supplied with the server blade. Close the server blade, place it back in the basic unit and switch on the server blade as described in the chapter "Completion" on page 53. Start the operating system and, if necessary, configure it as required (see the operating manual). BX620 S6 Options Guide 17

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19 3 Safety instructions I The following safety instructions are also provided in the manual "Safety Notes and Regulations". This device complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment, including electronic office machines for use in an office environment. If you have any questions as to whether you can set up the device in your particular environment, please contact your sales outlet or our customer service centre. V CAUTION! The actions described in this manual shall be performed by technical specialists. A technical specialist is a person who is trained to install the server blade including hardware and software. Repairs to the device that do not relate to CSS failures shall be performed by service personnel. Please note that unauthorized interference with the system will void the warranty and exempt the manufacturer from all liability. Any failure to observe the guidelines in this manual, and any improper repairs could expose the user to risks (electric shock, energy hazards, fire hazards) or damage the equipment. Before installing/removing internal options to/from the server blade, turn off the server blade, all peripheral devices, and any other connected devices. Also unplug all power cords from the power outlet. Failure to do so can cause electric shock. Before starting up V CAUTION! During installation and before operating the device, observe the instructions on environmental conditions for your device. If the device is brought in from a cold environment, condensation may form both inside and on the outside of the device. 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. BX620 S6 Options Guide 19

20 Safety instructions Transport the device only in the original packaging or in packaging that protects it from knocks and jolts. Installation and operation V CAUTION! Read the notes on installation and operation in the operating manual of the BX600 S3 basic unit. When installing the server blade in the basic unit, beware of the energy hazard at the midplane contacts. A short-circuit on these contacts may damage the system. Data cables must be adequately shielded to avoid interference. For the LAN wiring, the requirements according to standards EN and EN /2 apply. The minimum requirement is the use of a protected LAN line of category 5 for 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet, and/or of category 5e for Gigabit Ethernet. The requirements of the specification ISO/IEC must also be taken into account. Route the cables in such a way that they do not form a potential hazard (tripping) and cannot be damaged. When connecting the device, refer to the relevant notes in the operating manual. Do not connect or disconnect any data transmission cables during a thunderstorm (lightning hazard). Make sure that no objects (such as bracelets or paper clips) or liquids get inside the device (risk of electric shock or short circuit). In emergencies (e.g. damaged casing, control elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign bodies), switch off the device immediately, unplug it from the grounded power outlets, and contact your customer service center. Proper operation of the device (in accordance with IEC60950/EN 60950) is only ensured if the casing is completely assembled and the rear covers for the installation openings are in place (electric shock, cooling, fire protection, interference suppression). 20 Options Guide BX620 S6

21 Safety instructions V CAUTION! Install only system extensions that satisfy the requirements and rules governing safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and telecommunications terminal equipment. If you install other extensions, you may damage the system or violate these safety regulations. Information on which system extensions are suitable can be obtained from the customer service center or your sales outlet. The components marked with a warning label (e.g. lightning symbol) may only be opened, removed or exchanged by authorized, qualified personnel, with the exception of the hot-plug/hot-swap components. If you cause a defect on the device by installing or exchanging system extensions, the warranty will be invalidated. You may only set the resolutions and refresh rates specified in the operating manual for your monitor. Otherwise, you may damage the monitor. If you are in any doubt, contact your sales outlet or customer service center. Batteries V CAUTION! Incorrect replacement of batteries may lead to a risk of explosion. The batteries may only be replaced with identical batteries or with a type recommended by the manufacturer. Do not throw batteries into the trash can. Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste. Replace the lithium battery on the system board in accordance with the instructions in the service supplement for the server blade. All batteries containing pollutants are marked with a symbol (a crossed-out garbage can). In addition, the marking is provided with the chemical symbol of the heavy metal decisive for the classification as a pollutant: BX620 S6 Options Guide 21

22 Safety instructions Cd Cadmium Hg Mercury Pb Lead Modules with Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices Modules with electrostatic-sensitive devices are identified by the following sticker: Figure 2: 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. You must always discharge static build-up (e.g. by touching a grounded object) before working with such components. Any devices or tools that are used must be free of electrostatic charge. Wear a suitable grounding cable that connects you to the external chassis of the system unit. Always hold components with ESDs at the edges or at the points marked green (touch points). Do not touch any connectors or conduction paths on an ESD. Place all the components on a pad which is free of electrostatic charge. I For a detailed description of how to handle ESD components, see the relevant European or international standards (EN , ANSI/ESD S20.20). 22 Options Guide BX620 S6

23 4 Preparation V CAUTION! Please observe the safety information in the chapter Safety instructions on page Opening the server blade Exit all applications and shut down the server blade correctly. Press the On/Off button on the server blade control panel. Removing the server blade from the basic unit 2 1 Press the two green touch points (1) to unlock the ejection levers. Open out the two ejection levers (2) simultaneously to disengage the server blade. 1 2 Figure 3: Removing the server blade BX620 S6 Options Guide 23

24 Opening the server blade Figure 4: Removing the server blade Pull the server blade out of the basic unit. 24 Options Guide BX620 S6

25 Opening the server blade Removing the cover Figure 5: Removing the cover Press the two touch points (1) of the cover simultaneously to disengage it, and slide back the cover as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow (2). Take off the cover plate. The server blade components are now freely accessible (see figure 1 on page 13). BX620 S6 Options Guide 25

26 Opening the server blade 26 Options Guide BX620 S6

27 5 Processors V CAUTION! Please observe the safety information in the chapter Safety instructions on page 19. Processors are components which are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge and must be handled with caution. When you take a processor out of its protective wrapper or out of a socket, place it on an insulated, antistatic surface with the smooth side down. Never slide a processor over a surface. 5.1 Installing a second processor If only one processor is installed in your server blade, you can upgrade it to include a second one. V CAUTION! Always use processors of the same type. All processors must have the same frequency, capacity and organization. For multi-processor operation use a suitable multi-processor operating system. Open the server blade as described in section "Opening the server blade" on page 23. BX620 S6 Options Guide 27

28 Installing a second processor Removing the dummy heat sink Figure 6: Removing the dummy heat sink Undo the two screws which fasten the dummy heat sink and remove it. 28 Options Guide BX620 S6

29 Installing a second processor Installing the Processor 1 2 Figure 7: Releasing the locking lever of the processor socket Press the locking lever of the processor socket out of its locking position (arrows) and swivel it upward. Figure 8: Opening the locking frame of the processor socket Open up the locking frame of the processor socket and take off the black protective cover (arrow). BX620 S6 Options Guide 29

30 Installing a second processor a Figure 9: Inserting the processor Place the processor in the socket, making sure the marks on the processor point to the corresponding marks on the socket (a). 30 Options Guide BX620 S6

31 Installing a second processor 1 2 a Figure 10: Closing the locking frame of the processor socket Close the locking frame of the processor socket (1), swivel the locking lever downward (2) and lock it under the small clip (a) that is attached to the socket. Installing the heat sink Figure 11: Processor heat sink BX620 S6 Options Guide 31

32 Installing a second processor Figure 12: Fastening the processor heat sink Carefully place the heat sink onto the CPU. Fix the heat sink by fastening the four premounted screws in diagonally opposite sequence. V CAUTION! Never install a processor without a heat sink! The processor is likely to overheat, which may cause damage to the processor and the system board. Close the server blade, place it in the system unit and switch on the server blade as described in the chapter "Completion" on page Options Guide BX620 S6

33 6 Memory modules V CAUTION! Please observe the safety information in the chapter Safety instructions on page 19. The BX620 S6 server blade offers 6 DDR3 DIMM slots per CPU. These are organized in 2 banks (black versus blue slots, see figure 13) and 3 channels. All 12 main memory slots support RDIMMs (registered DIMMs) and UDIMMs (unbuffered DIMMs). Slot 0 DIM M 1A DIM M 1B DIM M 1C DIM M 1D DIM M 1E DIM M 1F Slot 0 Slot 1 DIM M 2A DIM M 2B DIM M 2C DIM M 2D DIM M 2E DIM M 2F Slot 1 Channel A Channel B Channel C Channel D Channel E Channel F CPU 1 CPU 2 Figure 13: Main memory organization (logical view) Each slot can be fitted with 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB or 16 GB memory modules. This allows a maximum memory configuration of 24 GB with UDIMMs (capacities: 1 GB and 2 GB) and 192 GB with RDIMMs (capacities 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB or 16 GB ). I A combination of UDIMM and RDIMM memory modules is not allowed. BX620 S6 Options Guide 33

34 Memory operating modes Independent Channel Mode (maximum memory configuration) The populated memory can be used in full (maximum 192 GB). Mirrored Channel Mode (maximum security) Only the populated memory in the channels A and D (see figure 13 on page 33) can be used (maximum 64 GB). The channels B and E are for failure protection purposes only. They contain the mirrored data from channels A and D. Channels C and F are not used. Performance Channel Mode (high memory configuration with high security) The populated memory of the 6 channels (A - F) can be used completely (max. 192 GB). Spare channel mode (large population and large security) Only the populated memory of the four channels A, B, D and E can be used (max. 128 GB). The channels C and F serve as safeguarding against failure. Spare channel mode is only supported by Intel XEON E/L/X56nn processors. 34 Options Guide BX620 S6

35 Fitting rules 6.1 Fitting rules Independent Channel Mode Mirrored Channel Mode Performance Channel Mode DIMM 1C DIMM 2C DIMM 1B DIMM 2B DIMM 1A DIMM 2A DIMM 1F DIMM 2F DIMM 1E DIMM 2E DIMM 1D DIMM 2D DIMM 1C DIMM 2C DIMM 1B DIMM 2B DIMM 1A DIMM 2A DIMM 1F DIMM 2F DIMM 1E DIMM 2E DIMM 1D DIMM 2D DIMM 1C DIMM 2C DIMM 1B DIMM 2B DIMM 1A DIMM 2A DIMM 1F DIMM 2F DIMM 1E DIMM 2E DIMM 1D DIMM 2D CPU 1 CPU 2 CPU 1 CPU 2 CPU 1 CPU 2 required optional, same type in bank per CPU not used optional, any type mounted per channel! Spare channel mode is installed the same as performance channel mode. Figure 14: Main memory operational modes Start by populating the main memory at CPU 1. If CPU 2 is installed, at least one DIMM module (DIMM 1D) must be installed. If DIMM modules with different memory capacities are to be installed for a CPU, the modules with the lower memory capacity must be installed nearer to the CPU. The higher the capacity, the further away from the CPU the memory module has to be mounted per channel! BX620 S6 Options Guide 35

36 Upgrading/replacing the main memory 6.2 Upgrading/replacing the main memory Remove the server blade from the basic unit and open it as described in the chapter "Preparation" on page Figure 15: Removing a memory module Flip out the fastening tabs on both sides of the relevant slot (1). If the slot was filled: pull the memory module out of the slot (2) Figure 16: Installing a memory module Flip out the fastening tabs on both sides of the slot. Carefully press the memory module into the slot (1) until the fastening tabs on both sides of it engage (2). Close the server blade, place it in the basic unit and switch on the server blade as described in the chapter "Completion" on page Options Guide BX620 S6

37 7 Optional I/O modules You can install an additional I/O module in the PRIMERGY BX620 S6 server blade. For this purpose, the server blade has a special slot for an extension board (daughter card) (see figure 19 on page 40). The following I/O daughter cards are available for the BX620 S6 server blade: 4-Gbit Fibre Channel daughter card (PCIe) 1-Gbit Ethernet daughter card (PCIe) I To be able to use the additional I/O functionality, at least one FC I/O blade or an Ethernet I/O blade must be installed in slots NET3 and/or NET4 of the BX600 S3 basic unit. For further information on I/O blades, see the operating manual for your basic unit. It is not possible to install a combination of Fibre Channel I/O blades and Ethernet I/O blades in slots NET3 and NET4 of the basic unit. BX620 S6 Options Guide 37

38 4-Gbit Fibre Channel daughter card (PCIe) Figure 17: 4-Gbit Fibre Channel daughter card (PCIe) The 4-Gbit FC daughter card (PCIe) provides two independent serial 1/2/4- Gbit/s FC ports. It is fitted with an Emulex chip and supports multiple FC storage subsystems of the corresponding versions. I The 4-Gbit FC daughter card can only be used in combination with the 4/4-Gbit FC switch blade. For further information, see the operating manual for your BX600 S3 basic unit. 38 Options Guide BX620 S6

39 1-Gbit Ethernet daughter card (PCIe) Figure 18: Gbit Ethernet daughter card (PCIe) The 1-Gbit Ethernet daughter card (PCIe) has two Broadcom 5708S chips and provides two 1-Gbit/s Ethernet ports. TOE (TCP/IP Offload Engine) and iscsi are supported. BX620 S6 Options Guide 39

40 Installing an I/O daughter card 7.1 Installing an I/O daughter card V CAUTION! Please observe the safety information in the chapter Safety instructions on page 19. Remove the server blade from the basic unit and open it as described in the chapter "Preparation" on page 23. Figure 19: Position for an I/O daughter card Plug the I/O daughter card onto the two sockets (see arrows). 40 Options Guide BX620 S6

41 Installing an I/O daughter card Figure 20: Installing an I/O daughter card Fasten the I/O daughter card with three screws (see arrows). BX620 S6 Options Guide 41

42 Installing an I/O daughter card 42 Options Guide BX620 S6

43 8 Storage modules In the BX620 S6 server blade, the hard disk controller is mounted on a replaceable storage module which can be installed and removed on the front of the server blade without having to take off the housing cover. The following figure shows the position of the storage module in the open server blade. Figure 21: Position of the storage module in the server blade There are three storage module variants with SAS hard disk controllers available which can also have additional optional functions: SAS storage module SAS/RAID storage module SAS/PCIe storage module (this variant allows the installation of low-profile PCIe extension boards) BX620 S6 Options Guide 43

44 Storage module variants 8.1 Storage module variants This section introduces the different storage modules and describes the installation of the optional extensions BX620 S6 SAS storage module This storage module supports RAID 1 with Advanced Error Logging. Figure 22: BX620 S6 SAS storage module 1 Connection to system board 2 SAS controller 3 Front panel 44 Options Guide BX620 S6

45 Storage module variants BX620 S6 SAS/PCI Express storage module This storage module supports RAID 1 with Advanced Error Logging and allows the installation of a low-profile PCI Express card. Figure 23: BX620 S6 SAS/PCI Express storage module 1 Connection to system board 2 SAS controller 3 Front panel 4 PCI Express riser card BX620 S6 Options Guide 45

46 Storage module variants To install a PCI card in the storage module, proceed as follows: Undo the screw which secures the front panel of the storage module. Figure 24: Opening the front panel Open out the front panel to the left. 1 2 Figure 25: Installing the PCI card Push the PCI card into the slot on the riser card (1) as far as it will go. Secure the PCI card with a screw (2). How to install the storage module in the server blade is described in the section "Replacing a storage module" on page Options Guide BX620 S6

47 Storage module variants BX620 S6 SAS/RAID storage module This storage module supports RAID 0, 1 as standard and optionally RAID 5 with a 256 MB DDR2 Cache/iTBBU card. Figure 26: BX620 S6 SAS/RAID storage module 1 Riser card for a BBU card 2 Connection to system board 3 SAS controller 4 Socket for the RoMB activation key BX620 S6 Options Guide 47

48 Storage module variants To install a BBU card in the storage module, proceed as follows: Installing the RoMB activation key Figure 27: Installing the RoMB activation key Place the RoMB activation key in the round socket (see arrow). V CAUTION! Make sure the writing on the RoMB activation key is facing upward. 48 Options Guide BX620 S6

49 Storage module variants Installing the BBU card Before installing the BBU card on the riser card, please check the following: I Make sure the BBU cable is plugged in (see circle). Figure 28: Connector for the BBU cable Figure 29: Installing the BBU card Push the BBU card into the slot on the riser card (1) as far as it will go. Let the two ejection tabs on the right and left engage in the notches of the BBU card (2). How to install the storage module in the server blade is described in the following section. BX620 S6 Options Guide 49

50 2 Replacing a storage module 8.2 Replacing a storage module V CAUTION! Please observe the safety information in the chapter "Safety Instructions" on page 19. You must switch off the server blade before replacing the storage module (non-hot-plug). All variants of the storage module are installed and removed in the same way. This section shows the required steps. Removal 1 1 Undo the two screws (1) which fasten the storage module to the frame of the server blade. Undo the screw (2) on the front panel of the storage module. Figure 30: Undoing the screws on the storage module 50 Options Guide BX620 S6

51 Replacing a storage module Open out the front panel (1) as shown in the figure. This unlocks the storage module. Pull the storage module out of the server blade chassis (2). Figure 31: Removing the storage module Installation To install a storage module, follow the steps in reverse order. BX620 S6 Options Guide 51

52 Replacing a storage module 52 Options Guide BX620 S6

53 9 Completion V CAUTION! Please observe the safety information in the chapter Safety instructions on page Closing the server blade Figure 32: Closing the server blade Place the cover of the server blade on the housing at a distance of 1-2 cm from the frame, such that the cover lies flush with the edges on both sides. Push the cover forward in the direction of the arrow (see figure 32) until it engages. Insert the server blade in the basic unit. I To insert the server blade, follow the procedure described in "Removing the server blade from the basic unit" on page 23 in reverse. BX620 S6 Options Guide 53

54 Closing the server blade 54 Options Guide BX620 S6

55 Index B battery 21 D daughter card 1-Gbit Ethernet (PCIe) 39 4-Gbit Fibre Channel (PCIe) 38 install 40 dummy heat sink 28 E electrostatic-sensitive devices (ESD) 22 Ethernet I/O module install 39 F Fibre Channel I/O module install 38 fitting rules for memory modules 35 H heat sink dummy module 28 install 31 I I/O module install 40 information material, additional 10 install Ethernet I/O module 39 Fibre Channel I/O module 38 memory modules 36 processor 27 storage modules 43 L lithium battery 21 M main memory fitting rules 35 upgrade 36 meaning of the symbols 15 memory operating modes 34 upgrade options 11 memory modules fitting rules 35 install 36 N notational conventions 15 P processor overheating 32 R RDIMM memory modules 11 S server blade close 53 components 13 open 25 server blade remove from basic unit 23 storage module SAS/PCI Express 45 SAS/RAID 47 storage modules install 43 T target group 9 U UDIMM memory modules 11 upgrade main memory 36 BX620 S6 Options Guide 55

56 Index 56 Options Guide BX620 S6