Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) With the Microsoft* Windows* Server 2003 64-Bit Edition Operating System Rev 1.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 Revision History Date 2008.06 Revision Notes Rev 1.1 Product Code Revised Version Disclaimers The information contained in this document is provided for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Intel Corporation (“Intel”) and its contributors (“Contributors”) as of the date of publication.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 Table of Contents 1 Introduction.....................................................................................4 1.1 Document Overview ....................................................................... 4 1.2 Target Audience ............................................................................ 4 1.3 Document Objective..................................................................
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 1 Introduction 1.1 Document Overview This document outlines the procedures for deploying a new Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processor-based server (or workstation) with the Microsoft* Windows* Server 2003 64-Bit Edition Operating System. The process of properly integrating a new server (or workstation) system typically requires access to several source documents, each containing pertinent information.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 2 Platform Overview The new platform consists of the Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processor 5000 sequence, Intel® 5000P or Intel® 5000V or Intel® 5000X Memory Control Hub, and the Intel® 6311ESB or 6312ESB I/O Controller Hub. The new Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processor-based server enhances platform performance, bandwidth, flexibility, and I/O integration.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 computer system can function as multiple ‘virtual’ systems. With processor and I/O enhancements to Intel’s various platforms, Intel® Virtualization Technology can improve the performance and robustness of today’s software-only virtual machine solutions.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 3 Plaform Hardware Requirements This hardware integration section demonstrates the base line of how to integrate a server system using a motherboard based on new Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processors together with an SSI compliant chassis and power supply, as well as FBDIMM memory and other standard off-the-shelf components.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1. 3.2 Fully Buffered DIMM (FBDIMM) Memory Fully Buffered DIMM (FBDIMM) memory provides increased bandwidth and capacity for new Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processor-based servers. It increases system bandwidth up to 21GB/s (with DDR2-667 FBD memory), and increased memory capacity up to 64GB in a 4 channel 16 DIMM server system.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 Figure 3.3.1 Active solution Figure 3.3.2 2U passive solution Figure 3.3.3 Combined Active Solution The boxed Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processor 5000 sequence requires the heat sink to be directly attached to the chassis, in order to securely attach the heat sink. As shown in Figure 3.3.4, verify the Common Enabling Kit (CEK) spring is installed on both processor sockets before motherboard installation.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 CEK Spring Figure 3.3.4 Verify the CEK Spring is Installed for Each Processor Socket Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor Installation CAUTION When unpacking a processor, hold by the edge only to avoid touching the contacts. A. B. Open the socket lever 1) Push the lever handle down and away from the socket to release it. 2) Pull the lever and raise until it stops.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 C. Remove the processor protective cover 1) D. E. F. Take the processor out of the box remove the protective shipping cover. Remove socket protective cover 1) Grasp the socket protective cover tab and pull away from the load plate as shown. 2) Remove the socket protective cover and store for future use.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 G. Removing the plastic shield for the heat sink H. Attach the heat sink to the chassis I. Tighten screws J. Connect the fan header if you are using the active solution.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 3.4 Server System Infrastructure (SSI) Compliant Chassis Server System Infrastructure (SSI) compliant chassis provides component attachment, adequate airflow, electronic emission protection, as well as data storage and management. The quality of chassis will greatly impact server system performance.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 Figure 3.4.1 3.5 SSI Compliant Power Supply The power supply provides adequate power to the processor, motherboard and other key components. As shown by research data, most of the server shut-down issues are caused by a power supply failure, including over-heat protection and over-current protection. So, choosing a reliable power supply is an important consideration for proper server integration.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 The following table provides recommendations for the power and current ratings for different form factors: Spec Current Rating (A) Power (W) +3.3V +5V 12V1 12V2 12V3 12V4 -12V +5VSB EPS1U 600 10 21 16 16 16 16 0.5 3 EPS2U 700 24 30 16 16 16 16 0.5 3 ERP2U 750 24 30 16 16 16 16 0.5 3 EPS12V 650 24 30 16 16 16 16 0.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 It is recommended to use the hot swap and redundant power supplies for new Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processor-based servers. Hot swapping a power supply is the process of inserting and extracting a power supply from a server while it is operating, without interruption. 3.6 Other System Components 3.6.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 Figure 3.6.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 3) SAS HDD SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) is a point-to-point architecture in which all storage devices connect directly to a SAS port rather than sharing a common bus as traditional SCSI devices do. Point-to-point links increase data throughput and improve the ability to locate and fix disk failures.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 4 Recommended Server Components Before you begin system integration, you may want to become more familiar with some of the server components. The following section contains a brief overview of the products used in this integration guide. Intel recommends that before beginning system integration, the integrator sources all recommended components needed to complete integration.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 5 Microsoft* Windows* Server 2003 64-Bit Edition Operating System Installation Outline of Microsoft* Windows* Server 2003 64-Bit Edition Operating System Installation Here are the steps you’re going to perform to install the Operating System 1. Text Based Installation 2.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 5. After reading the Windows Licensing Agreement and agreeing to its terms, press F8 to continue. Before the installation can begin it must prepare a new hard disk drive to receive the installation therefore it must create a partition and format it 6. Press to create partition on your new Hard Disk Drive 7. When asked, type desired partition size and press to create partition 8.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 partition is without flaws before installing the operating system. The installation formats the partition, completes a simple windows installation and then proceeds to restart the system allowing it to boot into a GUI Based environment to complete the installation. GUI-Based Install 10.The Microsoft* Windows* Server 2003 64-Bit Edition Setup Wizard detects and installs devices.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 12. Personalize Your Software for the required task. Once you have entered your name and organization, please click ‘Next’ to continue. This window allows you to further customize and identify this specific server by entering your name and organization; further, these entries will be default when other software asks for the same information.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 him/her access to all the servers functions incase the system needs to be serviced. 15. Set Date and Time Settings to the correct values. Once you have verified or corrected the date and time settings on the server, please click ‘Next’ to continue. This window allows the user to specify the date, time and time zone of the region that the server is located in.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 The software will now complete the installation and proceed to restart the system and boot into Microsoft* Windows* Server 2003 64-Bit Edition. You will now notice that your server has a fully functioning operating system installed and the system will boot into windows and require you to enter a valid name and password.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 6. 7. Locate the specific driver updates you would like to install. Look at the dates the drivers were posted to find the most recent. Note: the ‘ 8. 9. ’ icon indicates the update is the latest version. Download the most recent releases of each of your selected drivers and save them to a local disk. Unzip the files and follow the specific instructions given by each driver in their ‘readme.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 6 Setup and Configuration of VMWare* Workstation 5 Ver. 5.5 Windows Host Outline of VMWare* Workstation 5.5 Installation Here are the steps you’re going to perform to install the VMWare Workstation 5.5. 1. Graphic based coping files 2. Graphic based installation and configuration Before you begin to install VMware* Workstation 5.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 3. The system then starts preparing for installation. 4. Click Next to proceed the installation wizard. 5. After reading the End User License Agreement and agreeing to its terms, select Yes, I accept the terms in the license agreement option, then click Next to continue. 6. Choose the directory in which to install VMware Workstation.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 To install it in a directory other than default , click Change and browse to your directory of choice. If the directory does not exist, the installer creates it for you. Click Next. Caution: Do not install VMware* Workstation on a network drive. 7. Select the shortcuts that you want the installer to create.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 9. The installer has now gathered the necessary information and is ready to begin installing the software. Click Install to allow the installer to begin copying files to your computer. It will take several minutes to complete the installation. 10. (Optional) Enter you name, company name and serial number, then click Next. Your serial number is on the registration card in your package.
® ® Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.1 11. Click Finish. The VMware* Workstation software is installed. 12. Some installations may require that you reboot your PC. Reboot now to allow VMware* Workstation to complete the installation correctly.
