Toshiba Server Z300 User Manual

MAGNIA Z300  
User’s Guide  
 
Warning Label  
Some warning labels are attached to units of this equipment, as  
shown below.  
Read these labels carefully for safe use of this equipment:  
1
power supply unit (System Unit)  
2
power supply unit (External Unit)  
 
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CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is  
classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.”  
To use this model properly, read the instruction manual  
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In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your  
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To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to  
open the enclosure.  
Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of proce-  
dures other than those specified in the owner’s manual,  
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
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©April 2001 by Toshiba Corporation All rights reserved.  
 
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instructions, descriptions and product specifications, is subject to change without  
notice.  
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EU Declaration of Conformity  
EU Übereinstimmugserklärung  
Déclaration de conformité UE  
Declaración de conformidad de la UE  
Dichiarazione di conformità UE  
EU Försäkran om Överensstämmelse  
Toshiba declares, that the product: SYU3740*/SYU3749* conforms to the following Standards:  
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Informations complémentaires: “Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la directive sur les  
basses tensions 73/23/CEE et de la directive EMC 89/336/CEE.”  
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Ulteriori informazioni:  
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Ytterligare information:  
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c Notice to user of EN55022  
WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic envi-  
ronment, this product may cause radio interference in  
which case the user may be required to take adequate  
measures.  
 
 
Introduction  
Key features of the MAGNIA Z300  
c Compact chassis of 2U 1/2 widths  
c Installation flexibility (Rack and Micro Tower)  
c Up to two Pentium III processors (866 MHz, 1 GHz)  
c One 64bit/66MHz PCI slot  
c Main memory expandable to a maximum of 3 GB  
c 24-speed CD-ROM drive as standard  
c Up to two 76 GB hard disk drives (IDE)  
c IDE RAID as standard (RAID 0 and 1)  
c Hot-swap hard disk drives  
c Ultra 160 SCSI IF  
c 2 LAN ports (100BASE-TX) provided as standard, ALB  
(Adaptive Line Balance) and AFT (Adaptive Fault Tolerance)  
compatible  
c Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b) card (option) can be mounted  
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c Remote management mechanism via network (power ON/  
OFF, reboot provided as standard)  
c Server setup assist software “Toshiba Server Setup Tool”  
c Integrated server operation management software HarnessEye/  
web  
c Flexibility of system configuration with external units (Exter-  
nal Hard Drive Unit Z1 and External Device Bay Unit Z1)  
NOTE: The MAGNIA Z300 meets the FCC regulations for  
a Class A digital device, suitable for use in a business  
installation. There is a possibility of radio interference when  
using the MAGNIA Z300 in a home environment.  
About this guide  
This guide introduces the features of the MAGNIA Z300 and  
explains how to set up, configure, and maintain the server.  
Before using the MAGNIA Z300 server, please read through the  
guide to gain an overall understanding of operating procedures  
and safety precautions .  
 
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Safety cautions  
Before attempting to use your Toshiba MAGNIA Series Server, all  
safety instructions must be read carefully and fully understood.  
This manual contains the safety instructions that must be observed  
in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal  
injuries or damage to the rack or the units installed in them. The  
safety instructions have been classified according to the serious-  
ness of the risk, and the following icons highlight these  
instructions as follows:  
DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard  
that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the  
safety instruction is not observed.  
CAUTION: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard  
that could result in damage to equipment or property if the  
safety instruction is not observed.  
WARNING: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard  
that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is  
not observed.  
NOTE: This icon indicates information that relates to the  
safe operation of the equipment or related items.  
When installing any unit or maintaining the system, it is extremely  
important that the basic safety practices are followed .  
 
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Other icons used  
Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational  
information:  
TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon provides technical informa-  
tion about the server which, while not essential, may be of  
interest to you.  
HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips.  
DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term  
used in the text.  
Documentation  
The server comes with the following documentation:  
c The MAGNIA Z300 User’s Guide (on the Documentation  
CD-ROM) contains the technical information about how the  
server works.  
c Harness Eye/web User’s Guide (on the Documentation CD-  
ROM) contains Harness Eye/web settings and operation meth-  
®
ods. Harness Eye/web runs on Windows NT Server Version  
®
4.0, Windows 2000 Server and Linux.  
c The Toshiba Server Setup Tool User’s Guide (on the Docu-  
mentation CD-ROM) contains instructions for setting up and  
®
®
optimizing installation of Microsoft Windows NT or Nov-  
®
®
ell NetWare . This also includes the installation of Toshiba-  
authorized option drivers.  
c The Safety Instruction Guide for Toshiba Servers contains  
safety information.  
c Warranty information Booklet.  
 
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c Read Me First Addendum.  
c Software License Agreement  
Service options  
Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its war-  
ranty programs. See the warranty and service material included  
with the server for registration information.  
Maintenance contracts  
Periodic maintenance and inspection is essential for keeping the  
server fully operational and assuring its safe use. Toshiba recom-  
mends taking out a maintenance contract for this purpose.  
 
 
(4) Front panel display ......................................................................... 16  
(5) Card slot .......................................................................................... 18  
(6) USB1 connector ............................................................................. 18  
(7) USB2 connector ............................................................................. 18  
(8) Device bay ...................................................................................... 18  
(9) HDD/LAN status indicators ........................................................... 19  
 
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Switching on the server............................................................................ 33  
Starting up by the hard disk drive unit (in the case the OS has  
been installed)...................................................................................... 36  
Starting up by the CD-ROM............................................................... 37  
BIOS setup................................................................................................ 37  
Making a floppy disk................................................................................. 38  
How to make a backup floppy disk.................................................... 38  
 
Installing software..................................................................................... 41  
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) –IDE HDD–...................................................... 98  
Installing the hard disk drive............................................................... 98  
Replacing a hard disk drive during operation................................. 100  
Expansion cards..................................................................................... 103  
Restrictions on PCI expansion cards.............................................. 103  
Installing the SCSI riser card............................................................ 104  
 
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(4) HDD status indicators.................................................................. 115  
(2) SCSI connector ()......................................................................... 117  
Installing the hard disk drive.............................................................. 118  
I/O connectors.................................................................................... 129  
(1) External Unit control connector IN/OUT ()................................ 129  
(2) SCSI connector ()......................................................................... 130  
Installing SCSI device............................................................................. 130  
Terminator........................................................................................... 130  
 
Auto Configure Mirror (F2) ............................................................... 165  
Setting the motherboard................................................................... 172  
Windows® 2000 Server........................................................................ 173  
Setting the motherboard................................................................... 173  
Creating driver disks.......................................................................... 173  
Selecting the disk driver.................................................................... 174  
Installing the display driver................................................................ 176  
 
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When using on Windows NT 4.0..................................................... 192  
Auto-shutdown function......................................................................... 202  
Canceling the auto-shutdown function............................................ 202  
Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 204  
Characters are distorted or not displayed properly........................ 206  
Loading of RAID controller BIOS stops midway............................ 208  
Cannot install the OS......................................................................... 209  
The OS does not boot, or the OS bootup stops midway ............. 209  
Windows NT/2000 is locked or cannot be used............................ 210  
Trouble information or error log still remains in the server  
monitor function software and other software................................ 210  
 
Remedy When Windows NT/2000 is Unusable................................ 213  
RGB interface synchronizing signals.............................................. 223  
USB-1/2 interface.............................................................................. 226  
Memories............................................................................................ 245  
SCSI units........................................................................................... 246  
Expansion cards................................................................................ 246  
Expansion units.................................................................................. 247  
Other optional items.......................................................................... 247  
 
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Starting up the system ................................................................ 35  
BIOS setup .................................................................................. 37  
Making a floppy disk ................................................................. 38  
Setup of system configuration ................................................... 39  
Setup of disk array (RAID) ....................................................... 40  
Installing software ....................................................................... 41  
Switching off the server ............................................................. 42  
 
Getting Started  
This chapter describes how to set up the server and to have it ready  
for use.  
Checking the items included with the server  
Check the items in the package according to the accompanying  
Read Me First Addendum.  
If any of the items is missing or damaged, please contact your  
Toshiba dealer as soon as possible.  
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Getting Started  
Checking the items included with the server  
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NOTE: The Read Me First Addendum provides a listing of all  
standard accessories and their respective quantities.  
If you purchased the server together with an optional internal  
device, the optional device will also be incorporated with the  
standard accessories listed. However, in such a case it is  
possible that the quantities of some accessories, e.g., brack-  
ets, do not agree with those specified on the list, this is  
because they have already been used to fix the optional inter-  
nal device.  
If in contrast an expansion slot panel etc. has been removed  
from the server in order to install an optional device instead,  
the expansion slot panel removed comes with the server as  
an accessory.  
 
Getting Started  
Mounting optional internal devices  
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Mounting optional internal devices  
If you have purchased an optional internal device together with the  
server, install it before setting up the server.  
See “Installing/removing an optional device” on page 52.  
If you find it difficult to install an optional device yourself, always  
ask an authorized MAGNIA service provider to do it for you.  
 
 
Getting Started  
Environmental considerations  
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Environmental considerations  
Micro Tower Type/Rack Type  
c Install the server in a clean, dust-free and well-ventilated place.  
c Install the server on a level and steady surface.  
c Never install the server upside down.  
c Ensure the following when installing the server:  
- Do not expose to direct sunlight  
- Do not install in locations susceptible to vibration or shock.  
- Do not install near apparatus which has a strong magnetic  
force or produces radio noise, (e.g. radio set, TV set, large  
motor or loudspeaker etc.).  
- Do not install in locations susceptible to large temperature or  
humidity changes, or near an air-conditioner air vent, cooling  
fan, heater or heat source  
- Do not install in location where liquids or corrosive chemi-  
cals are stored.  
WARNING: If any foreign matter, including water, has gone  
into the server, perform the shutdown steps immediately, turn  
off the power button, and unplug the power cable from the  
wall outlet.  
Operating the server as it is might cause a fire or an electric  
shock. If such trouble occurs, ask an authorized MAGNIA  
service provider to inspect your server.  
NOTE: Do not turn the server back on until is has completely  
dried out.  
If the server does not run normally after being turned back on,  
contact an authorized MAGNIA service provider.  
 
     
Getting Started  
Environmental considerations  
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c Only operate the server under the following conditions:  
- Ambient temperature:  
50 to 95°F (10 to 35°C) (Micro Tower Type)  
50 to 89°F (10 to 32°C) (Rack Type)  
- Ambient humidity: 30 to 80%Rh (No condensation)  
NOTE: To avoid condensation when the room temperature is  
too high or too low, do not start your server for about one hour  
after the room temperature has fallen within a range of 50 to  
95°F (10 to 35°C), or 50 to 89 °F (10 to 32°C) if your server is  
a Rack Type.  
Keep the server free from condensation during use and stor-  
age.  
 
Getting Started  
Environmental considerations  
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Micro Tower Type  
Leave enough space around the server for maintenance and  
ventilation.  
8 inches (20cm) or more  
12 inches  
(30cm) or  
more  
Minimum clearances required for horizontal installation  
8 inches (20cm) or more  
12 inches (30cm)  
or more  
Minimum clearances required for vertical installation