Page 2 - Comments... Suggestions... Corrections...; Copyright and Trademarks
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Page 3 - Contents
TX120 Operating Manual Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1.1 Documentation overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1.3 Notational conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 7 - Introduction; Documentation overview
TX120 Operating Manual 7 1 Introduction The PRIMERGY TX120 server is an Intel-based server for small and medium-sized networks and can be used in the horizontal position or as a desktop model. The PRIMERGY TX120 server features exceptionally low energy consumption, very quiet running and a compact s...
Page 10 - Features
10 Operating Manual TX120 Features Introduction 1.2 Features System board The features of the system board are described in the technical manual for the system board D2550 for the hardware and in the “BIOS Setup” for the firmware (see “Literature” on page 77 ). Hard disk drives The server is equippe...
Page 15 - Notational conventions
TX120 Operating Manual 15 Introduction Notational conventions 1.3 Notational conventions The following notational conventions are used in this manual: Text in italics indicates commands, menu items or software programs. “Quotation marks” indicate names of chapters and terms that are being emphasized...
Page 16 - Technical data
16 Operating Manual TX120 Technical data Introduction 1.4 Technical data Electrical data Compliance with regulations and standards Rated voltage range 100 V - 127 V or 200 V - 240 V Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz Rated current with basic configuration 100 V - 240 V / 1.63 A - 0.69 A Max. rated current 100 ...
Page 19 - Installation steps, overview
TX120 Operating Manual 19 2 Installation steps, overview This chapter contains an overview of the steps necessary to install your server. Links guide you to sections where you can find more detailed information on the individual steps: Ê First of all, it is essential that you familiarize yourself wi...
Page 21 - Important information; Safety
TX120 Operating Manual 21 3 Important information In this chapter you will find essential information regarding safety when working on your server. 3.1 Safety I The following safety instructions are also provided in the manual “Safety notes and other impor tant information”. This device complies wit...
Page 28 - CE conformity
28 Operating Manual TX120 CE conformity Important information Other important information: ● During cleaning, observe the instructions in section “Cleaning the server” on page 52 . ● Keep this operating manual and the other documentation (such as the technical manual, CD) close to the device. All do...
Page 29 - Transporting the server
TX120 Operating Manual 29 Important information Transporting the server ● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ● Increase the separation between equipment and the receiver. ● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ● Consult th...
Page 30 - Environmental protection
30 Operating Manual TX120 Environmental protection Important information 3.5 Environmental protection Environmentally-friendly product design and development This product has been designed in accordance with the Fujitsu Siemens Computers standard for “environmentally friendly product design and deve...
Page 33 - Hardware installation
TX120 Operating Manual 33 4 Hardware installation V CAUTION! ● Follow the safety instructions in the chapter “Impor tant information” on page 21 . ● Do not expose the server to extreme environmental conditions (see “Ambient conditions” on page 17 ). Protect the server from dust, humidity and heat. ●...
Page 34 - Unpacking the server
34 Operating Manual TX120 Unpacking the server Hardware installation 4.1 Unpacking the server V CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the “Impor tant information” on page 21 chapter. The server must always be lifted or carried by at least two people. Do not unpack the server until it is at its ...
Page 35 - Setting up the server
TX120 Operating Manual 35 Hardware installation Setting up the server 4.2 Setting up the server Ê Install the server. I Note that the server may be operated in the vertical (see section “Positioning the server vertically” on page 36 ) or horizontal position (see section “Positioning the server horiz...
Page 36 - Positioning the server vertically
36 Operating Manual TX120 Setting up the server Hardware installation 4.2.1 Positioning the server vertically V CAUTION! If the server is positioned vertically, the stabilizers must be attached! The stabilizers must be attached in the correct direction (see figure 4 on page 38 ). Clipping the stabil...
Page 39 - Positioning the server horizontally
TX120 Operating Manual 39 Hardware installation Setting up the server 4.2.2 Positioning the server horizontally V CAUTION! If the server is positioned horizontally, the rubber feet must be attached! The stabilizers must be attached in the correct direction (see figure 5 ). Figure 5: Positioning the ...
Page 40 - Connecting devices to the server
40 Operating Manual TX120 Connecting devices to the server Hardware installation 4.3 Connecting devices to the server The ports for external devices are on the front and rear of the server. The additional por ts available on your server depend on the PCI boards installed. For further information ref...
Page 41 - Connecting the server to the mains
TX120 Operating Manual 41 Hardware installation Connecting the server to the mains 4.4 Connecting the server to the mains The server is fitted with a built-in power supply. V CAUTION! The server is automatically set to a mains voltage in the range 100 V - 127 V or 200 V - 240 V. You may only operate...
Page 42 - Notes on connecting/disconnecting cables
42 Operating Manual TX120 Notes on connecting/disconnecting cables Hardware installation 4.5 Notes on connecting/disconnecting cables V CAUTION! Always read the documentation supplied with the device you wish to connect. Never connect, or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm. Never pull on a cabl...
Page 43 - Starting up and operation; Opening the drive cover
TX120 Operating Manual 43 5 Starting up and operation V CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in chapter “Impor tant information” on page 21 . 5.1 Opening the drive cover Figure 8: Opening the drive cover Ê Turn the key counterclockwise (1). Ê Open the drive cover in the direction of the arrow (2)...
Page 44 - Controls and displays; Front of server
44 Operating Manual TX120 Controls and displays Starting up and operation 5.2 Controls and displays 5.2.1 Front of server Figure 9: Front of server 1 HDD FAULT indicator 7 Global error indicator 2 HDD BUSY indicator 8 ID indicator 3 NMI button 9 ID button 4 2 x USB por ts 10 Reset button 5 Power-on ...
Page 48 - Rear of server
48 Operating Manual TX120 Controls and displays Starting up and operation 5.2.2 Rear of server Figure 10: LAN indicators 1 LAN link/Active indicator (standard LAN) Lights up green if a LAN connection exists.Does not light up if no LAN connection exists.Flashes green when a LAN transfer is in progres...
Page 49 - Switching the server on and off
TX120 Operating Manual 49 Starting up and operation Switching the server on and off 5.3 Switching the server on and off V CAUTION! If nothing appears on the screen but flickering stripes after switching on the server, switch the server off immediately (see section “Flickering stripes on monitor scre...
Page 51 - Configuring the server; Configuring onboard SAS controller
TX120 Operating Manual 51 Starting up and operation Configuring the server 5.4 Configuring the server This section contains information about configuring the server and installing the operating system. 5.4.1 Configuring onboard SAS controller The server has an onboard SAS controller with “Integrated...
Page 52 - Configuration without ServerStart; Cleaning the server
52 Operating Manual TX120 Cleaning the server Starting up and operation To find out how to operate ServerStart and for fur ther information, refer to the corresponding manual (see “Literature” on page 77 ). If you are using ServerStart , you can skip the following section on how to configure the ser...
Page 53 - Property and data protection; Mechanical access protection
TX120 Operating Manual 53 6 Property and data protection 6.1 Mechanical access protection The lock and drive cover can be used to restrict access to the On/Off button and the drives. To prevent it being removed from its location, the server can be secured to a fixed object with a steel cable running...
Page 55 - Troubleshooting and tips; Power-on indicator remains unlit
TX120 Operating Manual 55 7 Troubleshooting and tips V CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the “Safety notes and other impor tant information” manual and in chapter “Hardware installation” on page 33 . If a fault occurs, attempt to resolve it using the measures described: – in this chapter, –...
Page 56 - Server switches itself off; Screen remains blank
56 Operating Manual TX120 Server switches itself off Troubleshooting and tips 7.2 Server switches itself off Server Management has detected an error Ê Check the error list or the ErrorLog file in the ServerView program, and attempt to eliminate the error. 7.3 Screen remains blank Monitor is switched...
Page 57 - Flickering stripes on monitor screen; No screen display or display drifts
TX120 Operating Manual 57 Troubleshooting and tips Flickering stripes on monitor screen 7.4 Flickering stripes on monitor screen V CAUTION! Switch off the server immediately. Risk of damaging the server. Monitor does not support the set horizontal frequency Ê Find out which horizontal frequency your...
Page 58 - No mouse pointer displayed on screen; Incorrect date and time
58 Operating Manual TX120 No mouse pointer displayed on screen Troubleshooting and tips 7.6 No mouse pointer displayed on screen Mouse driver not loaded Ê Check whether the mouse driver is properly installed and is activated when the application program is started. Detailed information can be found ...
Page 59 - Added drive reported as defective; Error message on screen
TX120 Operating Manual 59 Troubleshooting and tips Drives reported as “dead” when starting system 7.8 Drives reported as “dead” when starting system This error message can occur when the onboard SAS controller has RAID functionality or the server is equipped with a PCI RAID controller. RAID controll...
Page 61 - Hot-plug hard disk drives
TX120 Operating Manual 61 8 Hot-plug hard disk drives I Upgrades, updates and replacement of non-hot-pluggable components are described in the “Options Guide” or in the service supplement and may only be performed by authorized specialist personnel. V CAUTION! Follow the safety instructions in the c...
Page 63 - Removing/Installing the dummy module
TX120 Operating Manual 63 Hot-plug hard disk drives Removing/Installing the dummy module 8.2 Removing/Installing the dummy module Free slots are provided with dummy modules. Remove the dummy module before installing an additional HDD module. Figure 11: Removing the dummy module Ê Press both tabs on ...
Page 64 - Installing/Removing the HDD module
64 Operating Manual TX120 Installing/Removing the HDD module Hot-plug hard disk drives 8.3 Installing/Removing the HDD module Unlocking the HDD module Figure 12: Unlocking the HDD module Ê Release the locking mechanism by pressing the lock together (1). Ê Push the handle of the HDD module fully in t...
Page 69 - Abbreviations
TX120 Operating Manual 69 Abbreviations AC Alternating Current ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ANSI American National Standards Institute ASR&R Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restar t ATA Advanced Technology Attachments BIOS Basic Input-Output System CC Cache Coherency CD C...
Page 77 - Literature
TX120 Operating Manual 77 Literature PRIMERGY server manuals are also available as PDF files on the ServerBooks DVD. The ServerBooks DVD is par t of the PRIMERGY ServerView Suite , which is supplied with every server. The current versions of the required manuals may be downloaded for free from the I...
Page 79 - Index
TX120 Operating Manual 79 Index Aaccessible drives CD-RW 11 DVD-RW 11 magnetic tape drive 11 acclimatization time 33 , 62 Advanced Video Redirection 12 ambient conditions 17 ASR&R 11 availability 11 AVR 12 BBIOS security functions 53 update 14 Ccables connecting 42 disconnecting 42 CD drive indi...
