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Fujitsu primergy TX150 User Manual

Fujitsu primergy TX150
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PRIMERGY TX150 S4 User’s Guide
Areas Covered
Before Reading This Manual
This section explains the notes for your safety and conventions used in this manual.
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 chapter explains the preparation on the server and cautions necessary before OS installation.
Please read this chapter before starting installation.
Chapter 3
OS Installation Using ServerStart
This chapter explains how to install the OS in the server using ServerStart.
Chapter 4
Manual OS Installation
This chapter explains how to install the OS without using ServerStart.
Chapter 5
Operations after OS Installation
This chapter explains the operations to be performed after OS installation. Be sure to perform
those operations before operating the server.
Chapter 6
High Reliability Tools
For stable PRIMERGY server operations, we recommend that high reliability tools be installed.
This chapter explains the installation and necessary settings of high reliability tools.
Chapter 7
Installing Internal Options
This chapter explains how to install internal options.
Chapter 8
Configuring Hardware and Utilities
This chapter explains how to make the environment settings necessary to operate the server and
how to use each utility.
Chapter 9
Operation and Maintenance
This chapter explains the operations that become necessary after starting to use this server as well
as daily care and maintenance.
Appendix
This appendix explains the specifications for the server and for its internal options.

Table of Contents

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Fujitsu primergy TX150 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorTower
Network Interface2 x Gigabit Ethernet
Operating System SupportWindows Server, Linux
StorageUp to 4 x 3.5" HDD/SSD
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 10
Power Supply350W
MemoryUp to 32GB DDR3

Summary

Chapter 1 Overview

Supplied Software

Details on ServerStart setup tool and high reliability tools for stable operation.

Setup Support Tool - ServerStart

ServerStart utility for easy OS installation and driver setup.

High Reliability Tools

Software for stable system operations, error recovery, and diagnostics.

Turning On the Server

Step-by-step guide on how to power on the server safely and correctly.

Turning Off the Server

Step-by-step guide on how to properly shut down and power off the server.

Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation

Preparation on the Server

Procedures for preparing the server before OS installation, including hardware setup.

Hardware Settings

Explains essential hardware settings before OS installation, including BIOS.

BIOS Setup Utility

Guide to configuring BIOS settings like boot drive and remote installation options.

Selecting the Installation Method

Assists in choosing the appropriate OS installation method for the server.

Installation Using ServerStart

Recommends ServerStart for automated OS installation and driver setup.

Precautions on Installation

Important notes and cautions to consider before starting the OS installation process.

Notes on Configuring RAID

Key considerations and notes for configuring RAID systems with onboard or controller cards.

Preparation for Using ServerStart on a Client Computer

Steps to install ServerStart on a client PC for preconfiguration or driver disk creation.

Installing ServerStart

Instructions for installing the ServerStart application on a client computer.

Chapter 3 OS Installation Using ServerStart

Guided Mode

Step-by-step wizard-driven process for OS installation using ServerStart.

Starting Up the Guided Mode

Procedures to initiate and start the guided OS installation process with ServerStart.

Preconfiguration Mode

Method for setting and saving installation information in a configuration file on a client PC.

Starting Up the Preconfiguration Mode

Steps to launch and begin the preconfiguration setup using ServerStart.

Expert Mode

Advanced mode for OS installation, allowing partition formatting and manual setup.

Starting Up the Expert Mode

Procedures to launch and initiate the expert mode OS installation.

Disk Manager

Utility for partitioning and formatting disk drives as part of the OS installation.

Remote Installation

Method for installing the OS over a network using ServerStart.

System Requirements for Remote Resource/PXE Servers

Outlines the necessary system requirements for remote installation servers.

Preparation of the PXE Server (When the PXE Server is Used)

Steps to prepare the PXE server for network-based OS installation.

Starting Remote Installation Using a PXE Server

Guides on performing OS installation remotely via a PXE server.

Chapter 4 Manual OS Installation

Creating Driver Disks

Instructions on creating necessary driver disks for manual OS installation.

Required Driver Disks

Lists the specific driver disks needed for various OS installations.

Starting Manual Installation

Step-by-step guide for manually installing the operating system on the server.

Installing Windows Server 2003 x64

Detailed procedure for manually installing Windows Server 2003 x64.

Installing Windows Server 2003 / SBS 2003

Detailed procedure for manually installing Windows Server 2003 / SBS 2003.

Chapter 5 Operations after OS Installation

Chapter 6 High Reliability Tools

RAID Management Tool [Global Array Manager]

Software for managing RAID configurations, disk initialization, and array monitoring.

Installing RAID Management Tool (Global Array Manager)

Procedures for installing the Global Array Manager tool.

Server Monitoring Tool [ServerView]

Tool for monitoring server hardware status and providing real-time notifications of errors.

Chapter 7 Installing Internal Options

Chapter 8 Configuring Hardware and Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Comprehensive guide to configuring server settings via the BIOS setup utility.

Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility

Procedures for accessing and exiting the BIOS setup utility.

Chapter 9 Operation and Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Guidance on diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and message-related issues.

Hardware Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for common hardware problems with the server and display.

Error Messages

Explanations of Power On Self Test (POST) error messages and their resolutions.

Software Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for software issues during OS installation and operation.

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