MAXDATA Platinum 9000-4R Server User`s Manual 2 MAXDATA PLATINUM Server 90004R Table of Contents Safety Precautions 1 Specifications and Disclaimers 5 7 Safety Steps ............................................................................................................................................5 Declaration of the Manufacturer .............................................................................................................8 Safety Compliance ..................................................................................................................................8 FCC Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice (USA) ...................................................................................9 FCC Declaration of Conformity................................................................................................................9 Laser Compliance Notice ........................................................................................................................9 Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices (International)...........................................................................10 Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity) ............................................................................................10 Japan EMC Compatibility ................................................................................................................10 ICES-003 (Canada)............................................................................................................................10 BSMI (Taiwan) ..................................................................................................................................10 2 Setting up the system 11 Removing the Server from the Box.......................................................................................................11 Selecting a Site......................................................................................................................................11 Checking Power Cords..........................................................................................................................12 Connections and Controls .....................................................................................................................13 Connecting the Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse ...................................................................................16 Powering On the Server for the First Time ...........................................................................................16 Mounting the LS240 Device..................................................................................................................17 The Maxdata Platinum 9000-4R Resource CD ......................................................................................17 The Maxdata Platinum 9000-4R Server System Product Guide............................................................18 Figures 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Platinum 9000-4R Server ....................................................................................................................7 Chassis Front View ........................................................................................................................... 13 Peripheral Bay Module...................................................................................................................... 13 Front Panel View ............................................................................................................................... 14 Chassis Back Features...................................................................................................................... 15 Tables 1. 2. Platinum 9000-4R Server Physical Specifications............................................................................7 Front Panel Control and Indicator Description ............................................................................... 14 Table of Contents 3 4 MAXDATA PLATINUM Server 90004R Safety Precautions The Following safety symbols are used in this manual: Failure to follow these guidelines may result in personal injury or even death Failure to follow these guidelines may result in damage to the system or its components General usage tips Warning Caution Note Warnings The power supply in this product contains no user-serviceable parts. There may be more than one supply in this product. Refer servicing only to qualified personnel. Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required. A product might be equipped with more than one AC power cord. The power button on the system does not turn off all system AC power. To remove all AC power from the system, you must unplug each AC power cord from the wall outlet or power supply. To avoid injury from electrical and mechanical hazards, chassis covers should only be removed by qualified service personnel. Safety Steps Whenever you remove the chassis covers to access the inside of the system, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system. Turn off the system by pressing the power button. Unplug all AC power cords from the system or from wall outlets. Label and disconnect all telecommunication cables and all other cables connected to I/O connectors or ports on the back of the system. Provide some electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection by wearing an anti-static wrist strap attached to chassis ground of the system--any unpainted metal surface--when handling components. Do not operate the system with the chassis covers removed. 6. After you have completed the six safety steps above, remove the covers as follows: 1. 2. To open the top back cover, push the sliding latches on the top of the cover and pull the cover toward the back of the chassis. To remove the top back cover, continue to slide the cover toward the back of the chassis until it reaches the end-stops. Press the latch on the left rail slide and pull the cover until it clears the chassis. To remove the top front cover, loosen the two captive screws on either side of the cover, slide the cover toward the front of the chassis until it stops, then lift the cover off. Always replace the covers before operating the system. 3. 4. Safety Precautions 5 Caution For proper cooling and airflow, unless hot swapping PCI cards or fans, always reinstall the chassis covers before turning on the system. Operating the system without the covers in place can damage system parts. To install the covers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Check first to make sure you have not left loose tools or parts inside the system. Check that cables, add-in boards, and other components are properly installed. To replace the top back cover, slide the two bearing cages on the back top cover all the way to the end of the slides. Place the top cover on the cover slides and push the cover into place. To replace the top front cover, attach the back edge of the front top cover to the chassis, lower the front edge of the cover onto the chassis, then push the cover into place. Tighten the two captive screws on either side of the cover. Connect all external cables and the AC power cord(s) to the system. Warning A microprocessor and heat sink might be hot if the system has been running. Also, there might be sharp pins and edges on some board and chassis parts. Contact should be made with care. Consider wearing protective gloves. Warning Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions. The system is designed to operate in a typical office environment. Choose a site that is: · · · · · Clean and free of airborne particles (other than normal room dust). Well-ventilated and away from sources of heat including direct sunlight. Away from sources of vibration or physical shock. Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices. Protected when in regions that are susceptible to electrical storms. We recommend you plug your system into a surge suppresser and disconnect telecommunication lines to your modem during an electrical storm. Provided with a properly grounded wall outlet. Provided with sufficient space to access the power supply cords, because they serve as the product's main power disconnect. · · Warning Servers can be too heavy for a single person to lift or move safely. Depending on the server, use two people or a mechanical assist to lift or move the server. 6 MAXDATA PLATINUM Server 90004R 1 Specifications and Disclaimers Server Specifications Table 1. Platinum 9000-4R Server Physical Specifications Characteristic Height Width Depth Weight (max.) Required front clearance Required rear clearance Required side clearance Heat Dissipation Specification 178 mm (6.9 inches, 4U) 445 mm (17.5 inches) 711 mm (28.0 inches) 48 kg (106 lbs.) 76 mm cm (3 inches) 152 mm (6 inches) 25 mm (1 inch) 1500 W (5,100 BTU/hr) The system weight listed above is an estimate for a fully configured system and will vary depending on number of peripheral devices and add-in cards as well as the number of processors and DIMMs installed in the system. Figure 1. Platinum 9000-4R Server WARNING Use all four handles for a minimum two-person lift. Serious personal injury can take place when lifting the product that can, when fully configured, weigh as much as 106 lbs (48 kg). Specifications and Disclaimers 7 Declaration of the Manufacturer We hereby certify that this product is in compliance with European Union EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, using standards EN55022 (Class A) and EN55024 and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Standard EN60950. Safety Compliance USA Canada Europe International UL 1950 ­ 3rd Edition/CSA 22.2. No. 950-M93 UL certified ­ 3rd Edition/CSA 22.2. No. 950-M93 for Canada (product bears the single UL mark for U.S. and Canada) Low Voltage Directive, 73/23/EECTUV/GS to EN60950 2nd Edition with Amendments, A1 = A2 + A3 + A4 TUV/CB to IEC 60950 3rd Edition TUV/CB - EN60 950 2nd Edition + Amendment 1-4TUV/CB - EMKO-TSE (74-SEC) 207/94 plus international deviations CB Report to IEC 60950, 3rd Edition plus Australian deviations Australian / New Zealand Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) USA: Canada: Europe: FCC CFR 47 Part 2 and 15, Verified Class A Limit IC ICES-003 Class A Limit EMC Directive, 89/336/EEC · EN55022, Class A Limit, Radiated & Conducted Emissions · EN55024, ITE Specific Immunity Standard · EN61000-4-2, ESD Immunity (Level 2 Contact Discharge, Level 3 Air Discharge) · EN61000-4-3, Radiated Immunity (Level 2) · EN61000-4-4, Electrical Fast Transient (Level 2) · EN61000-4-5, AC Surge · EN61000-4-6, Conducted RF · EN61000-4-8, Power Frequency Magnetic Fields · EN61000-4-11, Voltage Dips and Interrupts · EN61000-3-2, Limit for Harmonic Current Emissions · EN61000-3-3, Voltage Flicker Japan: Australia/New Zealand: Taiwan: Korea: Russia: International: VCCI Class A ITE (CISPR 22, Class A Limit) IEC 1000-3-2 Limit for Harmonic Current Emissions AS/NZS 3548, Class A BSMI Approval, Class A RRL Approval, Class A GOST Approved CISPR 22, Class A Limit 8 MAXDATA PLATINUM Server 90004R FCC Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice (USA) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operating in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference. In this case, the user is required to correct the interference at their own expense. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on; the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The customer is responsible for ensuring compliance of the modified product. FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For questions related to the EMC performance of this product, contact your local reseller. Laser Compliance Notice Maxdata products that use laser technology comply with Class 1 laser requirements. Class 1 Laser Product Luokan 1 Laserlaite Klasse 1 Laser Apparat Laser Klasse 1 NOTE Class A device definition: If a Class A device is installed within this system, then the system is to be considered a Class A system. In this configuration, operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference. Specifications and Disclaimers 9 Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices (International) Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity) This product has been tested in accordance too, and complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/ EEC) and EMC Directive (89/336/EEC). The product has been marked with the CE Mark to illustrate its compliance. Japan EMC Compatibility This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions. ICES-003 (Canada) Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: "Appareils Numériques", NMB-003 édictée par le Ministre Canadian des Communications. English translation of the notice above: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of the Canadian Department of Communications. BSMI (Taiwan) The BSMI Certification number and warning is located on the product safety label which is located visibly on the external chassis. 10 MAXDATA PLATINUM Server 90004R 2 Setting up the system Removing the Server from the Box Carefully unpack the server. Be sure to use two people to lift the server. Do not attempt to lift or move the server by the handles on the power supplies. If you need to move the server from one location to another, use a hand-truck or other mechanical assist unit. WARNING Avoid injury: To avoid personal injury when unpacking the server, use only a mechanical assist unit to lift it off the shipping pallet. The maximum server configuration weighs 48 kg (106 lbs.). Selecting a Site The server operates reliably within normal office environmental limits. Select a site that meets these criteria: · Near a properly earthed, grounded three-pronged power outlet · · · · In the United States and Canada: a NEMA-compliant, 110-208 V~ outlet rated for 15 amps In other geographic areas: a properly grounded, earthed outlet in accordance with the local electrical authorities and electrical code of the region Clean and relatively free of excess dust Well ventilated and away from sources of heat, with the ventilating openings on the server kept free of obstructions. Away from sources of vibration or physical shock Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields and noise caused by electrical devices such as elevators, copy machines, air conditioners, large fans, large electric motors, radio and TV transmitters, and high-frequency security devices CAUTION, ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-in boards, and other parts. This server can withstand normal levels of environmental ESD. However, we recommend doing all procedures in this guide only at an ESD-protected workstation. If one is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an anti-static wrist strap attached to chassis ground of the server when handling components (e.g., any unpainted metal surface). CAUTION Grounded outlet: Make sure that the power service connection is through a properly grounded outlet. Temperature: The range of temperatures in which the server operates when installed in an equipment rack, must not go below 5 °C (41 °F) or rise above 35 °C (95 °F). Extreme fluctuations in temperature can cause a variety of problems in your server. Ventilation: The equipment rack must provide sufficient airflow to the front of the server to maintain proper cooling. The rack must also include ventilation sufficient to exhaust a maximum of 1500 W (5,100 BTU/hr) for the server. The rack selected and the ventilation provided must be suitable to the environment in which the server will be used. Setting up the system 11 Checking Power Cords WARNING The Power button on the front control panel of the server does not completely remove AC power. To completely remove AC power from the server, you must unplug both AC power cords from the system or from the wall outlet. Unplugging the cords removes the +12 Volt standby power that is present when the server is powered down. WARNING Do not attempt to modify or use an AC power cord that is not the exact type required. You must use a power cord that meets the following criteria: 1. Rating: For U.S./Canada cords must be UL Listed/CSA Certified, 16/3, 75C type, VW-1, SJT/SVT, with NEMA 5-15P or NEMA 6-15P attachment plug and IEC 320 C13 input power connector rated 15 amps. For outside U.S./Canada cords must be flexible harmonized () rated 250V, 1.0 mm minimum conductor size with IEC 320 C13 input power connector and rated for no less than 10 amps. AC Attachment Connector, wall outlet end for outside U.S./Canada: The AC wall attachment plug should be a three conductor grounding type, rated at 125 V, 15 amps and must be for the configuration of the specific region or country. The AC wall attachment plug must bear at least an accepted safety agency certification mark for the specific region or country. Input Power Connector, server end: The connectors that plug into the AC receptacles on the server must be an IEC 320, sheet C13, type female connector and are rated for 125 V/250 V, 15 A. 2. 3. NOTES Surge Suppressor Recommendations: In geographic regions that are susceptible to electrical storms, we highly recommend that you plug the server into a surge suppressor. EMI Information: For information about complying with electromagnetic interference regulations, see "Electromagnetic Compatibility" in the Maxdata Platinum 9000-4R Server System Product Guide. 12 MAXDATA PLATINUM Server 90004R Connections and Controls Figures 2 and 3 show the chassis front view and the peripheral bay module. Figure 2. Chassis Front View A. B. C. Bezel Front Panel Peripheral Bay Module Figure 3. Peripheral Bay Module A. B. C. D. Hot swap SCSI hard disk drives DVD/CD-ROM drive LS-240 floppy diskette drive Empty drive bay Setting up the system 13 Figure 4 shows the front control panel of the Maxdata Platinum 9000-4R server. The front control panel of the server displays status lights for fans, hard drives, and power supplies. Figure 4. Front Panel View Table 2. Front Panel Control and Indicator Description Item Feature Description Switches A System ID Switch Toggle switch for blue System ID LEDs (the front panel system ID LED is located inside the system ID switch). See E below for description of LED operation. Asserts SDINT. This switch is accessible through a small opening and requires a narrow tool to activate. Resets the system. Toggles system power. B C D Assert SDINT (System Diagnostic Interrupt) Switch Reset switch Power switch LED Indicators E System ID (Blinking or Solid Blue). The system ID LEDs are located inside the system ID switch on the front panel, and on the back panel. Identifies the system. The system ID is activated either by the system ID switch or through server management software. Pressing the system ID switch once turns on the LEDs solid blue Press the system ID switch again, the solid blue LEDs turn off Remove activation - LEDs turn on blinking for 4 minutes (max). LEDs cannot be turned off by pressing the switch. A continuously lit LED indicates the presence of DC power in the system. The LED goes out when the power is turned off or the power source is disrupted. Off indicates power off. Indicates any system power faults. Off indicates power is OK. Indicates any system cooling faults. Off indicates system cooling is OK. Indicates a system failure. Off indicates system is OK. F Main Power (Solid Green, Blinking Green indicates the system is in sleep mode.) Power Fault (Solid Amber) Cooling Fault (Solid Amber) General Fault (Solid amber) G H I 14 MAXDATA PLATINUM Server 90004R Figure 5 shows the features found on the chassis back panel including the I/O module, the power supply modules, and user-accessible connectors. Figure 5. Chassis Back Features A. B. AC input power connectors PCI Slots (All slots support hot plug PCI add-in cards)1 Slots 1 through 4 Slot 5 Slots 6 through 8 100-MHz, 64-bit PCI-X slot, half length 100-MHz, 64-bit PCI-X slot, full length 133-MHz, 64-bit PCI-X slot, full length C. D. E. F. G. H. Video port, standard VGA compatible, 15-pin connector External SCSI connector (optional)2 Serial port, 9-pin RS-232 connector3 Ethernet port, RJ45 connector Four USB ports, 4-pin connectors ICMB connectors in/out (optional) ICMB port 1, SEMCONN 6-pin connector ICMB port 2, SEMCONN 6-pin connector Power supply 2 Power supply 1 1. PCI slots support 3.3-V signal adapter cards only. 2. External SCSI bus supports both LVDS and SE signals via the external SCSI connector. 3. Emergency Management Port (EMP) access is provided via shared serial port. I. J. Notes: Setting up the system 15 Connecting the Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse CAUTION Unplug server before connecting external devices, make sure the server is not plugged in or equipment could be damaged. Before powering on the server, you must connect these devices to the back of the Maxdata Platinum 9000-4R server. 1. 2. 3. Video monitor to the video port (C in Figure 5) Keyboard to a USB port (G in Figure 5) Mouse to a USB port (G in Figure 5) Powering On the Server for the First Time The first time you power on the server you need to enter the BIOS Setup Utility and set the correct date and time values. After setting these values the server executes its Power-On Self Test (POST) sequence and passes control to the Boot Manager. From the Boot Manager, you can mount the LS240 device to block zero and then load the operating system. For information on the Boot Manager and the EFI Shell, refer to the Maxdata Platinum 9000-4R Server System Product Guide. Follow these steps to power up the Maxdata Platinum 9000-4R server for the first time: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Make sure all external devices, such as a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, have been connected. Plug the female ends of both AC power cords into the back of the chassis (A in Figure 5). Plug the male ends of the server AC power cords into wall outlets (grounded, three-pronged AC power outlets). Power on the video monitor. Press the Power button on the Front Control Panel (F in Figure 4 on page 12). Pressing this button causes the server fans to start up and POST to begin. When POST displays the message: "Hit if you want to run SETUP," enter and the system will enter the BIOS Setup Utility. (If you see a prompt asking for a system password, pressing the key will get you directly to the BIOS Setup Utility.) NOTE For information on how to use the BIOS Setup Utility, see the Maxdata Platinum 9000-4R Server System Product Guide. 7. From the Main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to move the cursor down to the system date and time selections. Position the cursor over the date and time values and enter appropriate values. Use the key to move within the date and time fields. Use the arrow key to access the Exit menu and select the item to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After you exit the utility the boot procedure resumes. You can monitor the remainder of the boot progress on the video display. 8. NOTE POST checks the drive carriers, processors, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. During the memory test, POST displays the amount of memory it is able to access and test. The length of time needed to test memory depends on the amount of memory installed. POST is stored in flash memory. 16 MAXDATA PLATINUM Server 90004R 9. 10. The AMI BIOS banner displays the loaded versions of the BIOS, PAL, SAL, and EFI. The LSI banner appears and indicates the recognized drives. Note, a Platform Configuration EFI based configuration utility is required to enter the LSI SCSI utility. The QLogic SCSI utility enables you to manage and configure the server's SCSI devices. For information on the Platform Configuration Tool EFI utility and the screens available in this utility, see the Maxdata Platinum 9000-4R Server System Product Guide. POST concludes and passes control to the Boot Manager. From the Boot Manager, you can use arrow keys to highlight the option that invokes the EFI Shell, or you can highlight and select the Boot Maintenance Menu. Booting to the EFI Shell causes the following prompt to appear: 11. 12. Shell> 13. 14. Mount the LS240 device as block zero. For information on how to mount this device, see "Mounting the LS240 Device" below. Boot the operating system that you want to run on the server. Mounting the LS240 Device Before you can use the LS240 device to read media, you must mount the device. Follow these steps to mount the LS240 device: 1. 2. Be sure that you are in the EFI Shell. You should see the following prompt: Shell> Insert media into the LS240 drive. You can place any floppy into the drive, an LS240 diskette or a 3.5-inch 1.4 MB floppy disk. The media does not need to contain files. In order for the mount command in the next step to work, the drive must be loaded with media. At the shell prompt, enter the following command: 3. map -r The media in the LS240 should get remapped to one of the file systems. Ie FS0:, FS1:, FS2. Change to the appropriate file system and enter the following command: ls The Maxdata Platinum 9000-4R Resource CD The Maxdata Platinum 9000-4R Resource CD has the following contents: Utilities (SDRViewer, SELViewer, FRUSDR Loader, System Maintenance Utility (SMU), EFI Platform Diagnostics), Quick Start Guide (this guide), Product Guide and Adobe Acrobat Reader. The resource CD comes with a menu driven program that can be used for the following: 1. 2. Create a removable media device containing utilities, service partition and diagnostics. Install EFI Service Partition. The EFI service partition supports remote access to the Maxdata Platinum 9000-4R via modem or LAN for the purpose of executing configuration/ setup utilities and diagnostics. Run Maxdata Platinum 9000-4R EFI based utilities. 3. Setting up the system 17 How to invoke the Resource CD menu. 1. 2. Insert the System Resource CD into the server's CD-ROM drive before booting to EFI Shell. Boot the system into EFI Shell, the EFI CD Menu program will launch automatically. If the EFI CD Menu program does not launch in the EFI Shell, mount and map to the CD drive and type `startup' and press to launch the EFI CD Menu. Arrow key over to the Utilities and select the utility you want to run. 3. NOTE If copying utilities to a removable media device, insert a blank LS-120 diskette in the floppy drive or connect a USB storage device. The Maxdata Platinum 9000-4R Server System Product Guide The Maxdata Platinum 9000-4R Server System Product Guide comes as a single .PDF file shipped on the resource CD. You can use the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the product guide. 18 MAXDATA PLATINUM Server 90004R