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PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide
Areas Covered
Before Reading This Manual
This section explains the notes for your safety and conventions used in this manual. Make sure to read this
section.
Chapter 1
Overview
This chapter explains component names and basic operations of this server, as well as an
overview of the software provided with this server. In addition, the workflow, from placing
the server to starting the operation, is also described.
Chapter 2
Checking before OS Installation
This
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Before Reading This Manual For Your Safety... This manual contains important information, required to operate the server safely. Thoroughly review the information in this manual before using the server. Especially note the points under "Safety Precautions", and only operate the server with a complete understanding of the material provided. This manual and "Safety Precautions" should be kept in an easy-to-access location for quick reference when using this server. Data Backu
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PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Remarks ■ Warning Descriptions Various symbols are used throughout this manual. These are used to emphasize important points for your safety and that of others. The following are the symbols and their meanings. Ignoring this symbol could be potentially lethal. Ignoring this symbol may lead to physical injury and/or damage the server or hardware options. The following symbols are used to indicate the type of warning or caution being described. The triangle mark
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■ Screen Shots and Figures Screen shots and figures are used as visual aids throughout this manual. Windows, screens, and file names may vary depending on the server. Figures in this manual may not show cables that are actually connected for convenience of explanation. ■ Consecutive Operations Consecutive operations are described by connecting them with arrows (→). Example: Procedure of clicking the [Start] button, pointing to [Programs], and clicking [Accessories] ↓ Click [Start] → [Progra
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PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Reference Information ■ Software Manuals Software Manual contains other reference information and cautions for ServerStart not described in this manual. Please read it before using ServerStart. Software Manual is contained as a "README.TXT" file in the root directory on the ServerStart CD- ROM. Use a text editor to read it. ■ Latest Information about Software Provided with This Server For the latest information regarding ServerStart and other software provide
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PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 RX200 S2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 1.2 Supplied Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 1.2.2 High Reliability Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 1.2.3 Installi
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3.1.3 RAID wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 3.1.4 Disk wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 3.1.5 OS Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 3.1.6 Application Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 3.1.7 Close/save the Configuration File
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PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation 5.1 Memory Dump/Paging File Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 5.1.1 How to Obtain Memory Dump For Windows Server 2003 . . . . . . . . . . .128 5.1.2 How to Obtain Memory Dump For Windows 2000 Server . . . . . . . . . . .132 5.2 Creating a Disk for System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 5.2.1 Creating the Automated System Recovery (ASR) Set For Windows Server 2003 . . . .
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7.4 Installing Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 7.4.1 Where to Install the Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 7.4.2 Installable Memory Modules and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 7.4.3 How to Install/Remove Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 7.4.4 Defective Memory Disconnection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 7.5 Installing Expa
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PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide 8.2.15 LAN Setting Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 8.2.16 Console Redirection Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230 8.2.17 Exit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232 8.3 SCSI Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 8.3.1 Starting and Exiting the SCSI Setup
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9.9 Maintenance Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 9.9.1 Maintenance Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 9.9.2 Contacting Maintenance Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 9.10 Maintenance & Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 9.10.1 Hard disk failure is detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 Overview This chapter explains component names and basic operations of this server, as well as an overview of the software provided with this server.In addition, the workflow, from placing the server to starting the operation, is also described. 1.1 RX200 S2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 1.2 Supplied Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 1.3 Component Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 RX200 S2 This server has the following features. ■ High Reliability ● Advanced Memory Protection Function The server supports the Chipkill function using PC2-3200-compliant memory (DDR2 400 SDRAM) to enable data recovery in the event of a memory error. ● Disk Array System Configuration A disk array system (RAID1) can be configured using the onboard SCSI array controller. ● Redundant Function The hard disk units, power supply units, and fans (only CPU/power supply fans)
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Overview PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ High-speed Processing ● 64-bit Intel® Xeon™ Processors The server can have up to two 64-bit Intel® Xeon™ processors for high-speed data processing (one processor in standard servers). 1 The server supports the Hyper-Threading function that uses one physical CPU as two logical CPUs, providing high-efficiency and high-speed processing. ● PCI-X The server uses PCI-X buses with a maximum data transfer speed of 1066MB/sec. ● Ultra320 SCSI (Onboard SCSI
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ServerStart Chapter 1 Overview 1.2 Supplied Software ServerStart for supporting setup and high reliability tools for avoiding problems during server operation are supplied with this server. 1.2.1 Setup Support Tool - ServerStart ServerStart is a setup support tool that helps to install PRIMERGY. It offers easy server installation and proper installation of recommended drivers. ■ Installing ServerStart ServerStart facilitates server setup procedures. Installing ServerStart Not using ServerStar
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Overview PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ● Configuration File (SerStartBatch.ini) A configuration file stores the server setup and client information configured in ServerStart. To create a configuration file, use the ServerStart floppy disk supplied with this server. Store only one file on each floppy disk. Do not set the ServerStart floppy disk to the write-protected state. 1 You can use any name for the configuration file. However, the file must be installed in the server as "SerStartBat
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Chapter 1 Overview ● Tool Bar In Guided Mode / Expert Mode Brings you to Brings you to Changes the size Ends ServerStart. the next page. the previous page. of icons. Brings you to Brings you up Resets the status ON/OFF of the tree display is set. the main screen. one tier. function. It doesn't support, and never click. While the wizard is running, do not click the icons on the tool bar to move to the previous or next window. To move to a different window, click the [Previous], [Up], or [N
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Overview PRIMERGY RX200 S2 User’s Guide ■ Automatic Driver Installation Recommended drivers for automatically recognized expansion cards are installed with the server. This prevents possible mistakes in driver installation, such as installation of an older version or drivers which were not supplied with this server. 1 ■ Automatic RAID Configuration When a disk array is configured using the onboard SCSI array controller, specify the RAID type and the number of hard disk units before starti
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Chapter 1 Overview ■ System Diagnosis Support Tools The system diagnosis support tool is for supporting system diagnosis during normal operation or in the event of trouble. ● Solving Problems Early [DSNAP] DSNAP is a command line utility that collects all the failure investigation information. System file configuration information, major registry settings, and event logs can be collected easily from the command line. DSNAP is used to allow maintenance personnel to understand your system sof
