Page 1 N8100-1531F/1532F/1533F N8100-1566F/1567F/1568F NEC Express5800/T120a-E User's Guide 3rd Edition 10-2009 ONL510_010_04-T120a-E-100-99-0910...
Page 2 The NEC product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product. However, actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator control.
Page 3 Keep this manual at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS Follow the instructions in this manual for your safety to use the NEC Express server. Your server contains components with possible danger, hazards that may cause by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards.
Page 4 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL AND WARNING LABELS Attentions Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock. Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury. Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire.
Page 5 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT NOTE: 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 operated in a commercial environment.
Page 6 (5) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this manual regardless of Item (4).
Page 7: Preface
Purchase of this server is your assurance of receiving state-of-the-art, high quality hardware to meet your needs, both now and in the future. Read this User's Guide thoroughly to fully understand handling of the NEC Express server and appreciate its functions to the maximum extent.
Page 8: About This User's Guide
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities describes how to install the utilities for the server. It also includes a description on using the attached "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" DVD. Chapter 7 Maintenance provides you with all the information necessary to maintain successful operation of the server.
Page 9: Text Conventions
Appendix B Other Precautions provides supplementary notes on using the server. Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address provides a list of factory-set IRQs and I/O port addresses assigned. Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2008 describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2008 without using Express Setup. Using the Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Rear View..........................2-6 Internal View ..........................2-9 Mother Board .........................2-12 Standard Features ........................2-13 Peripheral Bays ........................2-14 AC LINK Feature........................2-14 Security ..........................2-14 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ....................2-15 NEC ESMPRO........................2-16 Maintenance Tools .........................2-16 System Diagnostic Utility ......................2-16 Remote Management......................2-17 Using Your Server........................2-18 POWER Switch........................2-18 Power Off ..........................2-22 SLEEP Switch ........................2-22...
Page 11 Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server ................3-1 Setup Flow............................3-2 Unpacking the System ........................3-3 Installing Optional Devices ......................3-3 Selecting Server Site........................3-4 Connecting Peripheral Devices.....................3-6 Connecting Power Cord......................3-10 Turning On the Server ........................3-11 Installing Operating System .......................3-13 Installing Utilities ........................3-13 Making Backup Copies of System Information................3-13 Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server................
Page 12 Setup with Express Setup .......................6-21 Manual Setup .........................6-22 Using Universal RAID Utility via Network ................6-23 Easy Configuration.........................6-23 Creating Logical Drive of RAID 6..................6-23 NEC Product Info Collection Utility ..................6-24 Installation..........................6-24 Using Utility...........................6-25 Uninstallation .........................6-25 Chapter 7 Maintenance....................7-1 Making Backup Copies ........................7-1 Cleaning............................7-2...
Page 13 Messages displayed by RAID Controller during POST ............8-17 Beep Codes..........................8-21 Error Messages on Virtual LCD .....................8-22 Solving Problems........................8-24 Problems with NEC Express Server..................8-24 Problems with Windows......................8-29 Problems with RAID System Configuration ................8-36 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ................8-40 Problems with Express Setup ....................8-41 Problems with Parameter File Creator ...................8-43...
Page 14 viii Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server ................9-1 Safety Notes..........................9-2 Static Precautions .........................9-3 Preparing for Installation and Removal ..................9-4 Installation or Removal Procedure ....................9-5 Left Side Cover ........................9-5 Front Mask ..........................9-8 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive (3.5-inch Disk Model) ..............9-10 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive (2.5-inch Disk Model) ..............9-14 Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System............9-17 Hot-Swap Power Supply Unit ....................9-23 PCI Board..........................9-26...
Page 15 The procedure to set PAE option...................D-41 Setting for Solving Problems.....................D-42 Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions........E-1 Notice ............................E-1 Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER............E-1 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports .............. E-2 Installing Service Pack ......................E-2 Updating System ........................E-2 Re-installing to the Hard Disk Drive which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk ....
Page 16 Setting for Solving Problems..................... E-30 Appendix F Installing Windows Server 2003 .............. F-1 BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 ..............F-1 Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER............F-1 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports .............. F-2 Application of Service Pack ....................F-2 Updating System ........................
Page 17: Chapter 1 Notes On Using Your Server
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of your server.
Page 18: Warning Labels
1-2 Notes on Using Your Server WARNING LABELS The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your server to inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the server. (Do not intentionally remove or damage any of the labels.) If you find any labels totally/partially removed or illegible due to damage, contact your service representative.
Page 19: Safety Notes
NEC assumes no liability for any accident resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage if the server has been used in the above conditions.
Page 20: Power Supply And Power Cord Use
1-4 Notes on Using Your Server Power Supply and Power Cord Use WARNING Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock. Do not connect a ground wire to gas pipe.
Page 21 Notes on Using Your Server 1-5 CAUTION Use the authorized power cord only. Use only the power cord that comes with your server. Use of an unauthorized power cord may cause a fire when the electric current exceeds the rated flow. Also, observe the following to prevent an electric shock or fire caused by a damaged cord.
Page 22: Installation, Relocation, Storage, And Connection
1-6 Notes on Using Your Server Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection WARNING Disconnect the power cord(s) before installing or removing the server. Make sure to power off the server and disconnect the power cord(s) from a power outlet before installing/removing the server. All voltage is removed only when the power cords are unplugged.
Page 23 CAUTION Do not use any unauthorized interface cable. Use only interface cables provided by NEC and locate a proper device and connector before connecting a cable. Using an authorized cable or connecting a cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.
Page 24: Cleaning And Working With Internal Devices
1-8 Notes on Using Your Server Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server on any occasion other than described in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server.
Page 25: During Operation
Notes on Using Your Server 1-9 During Operation CAUTION Avoid contact with the server during thunderstorms. Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when a thunderstorm is approaching. If it starts thundering before you disconnect the power plug, do not touch any part of the server including the cables. Failure to follow this warning may cause a fire or an electric shock.
Page 26: For Proper Operation
NEC recommends you use NEC's genuine products. Some third-party products claim that they support the server. However, repair of the server due to a failure or damage resulted from use of such third-party products will be charged.
Page 27: Transfer To Third Party
Notes on Using Your Server 1-11 TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided with the server to a third party: Make sure to provide this manual along with the server to a third party. IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g.,...
Page 28: Disposal And Consumables
For stable operation of the server, NEC recommends you replace these components on a regular basis. Consult with your service representative for replacement or the product lives.
Page 29: User Support
Notes on Using Your Server 1-13 USER SUPPORT Before Asking for Repair, do the following when the server appears to fail: Check if the power cord and the cables to other devices are properly connected. See Chapter 8 to find if your problem fits the description. If it does, take the recommended measure for it.
Page 30 1-14 Notes on Using Your Server Advice for Health The longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you become tired, which may cause disorders of your body. When you use a computer, observe the following to keep yourself from getting tired: Good Working Posture You have good posture if the following are satisfied when you use a computer:...
Page 31: Chapter 2 General Description
Chapter 2 General Description This chapter provides information that you should be familiar with before using the server. It includes names and functions of the components and features of the server.
Page 32: Overview
2-2 General Description OVERVIEW Your server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Quad-Core/Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processor family. It is a solid performer and offers the latest technology. The combination of compute performance, memory capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many server market applications.
Page 33: System Chassis
General Description 2-3 SYSTEM CHASSIS Names and functions of the components are shown below. Front View 3.5-inch Disk Model Additional slot 1 Additional slot 2...
Page 34 2-4 General Description 2.5-inch Disk Model Additional slot 1 Additional slot 2...
Page 35 General Description 2-5 Front mask The front mask protects the front face of the chassis. 5.25-inch device bay Backup file device of 5.25-inch width such as DAT drive or MO drive may be installed in the 5.25-inch device bay. An optical disk drive is factory-installed in the bottom bay. To install a DVD-RAM drive or internal AIT (IDE), install it in the bottom bay.
Page 36: Rear View
2-6 General Description Rear View With Redundant Power Supply Installed (2.5-inch/3.5-inch Disk Model) 11-2 11-1...
Page 37 General Description 2-7 With Non-Redundant Power Supply Installed (3.5-inch Disk Model) 11-2 11-1...
Page 38 2-8 General Description AC inlet The AC inlet is connected with the power cord. Fixing screws (2) Secures the left side cover. Cover lock plate Installing a theft prevention device protects the internal components of the server from being stolen. Mouse connector The mouse connector is connected with the mouse coming with the server.
Page 39: Internal View
General Description 2-9 Internal View 3.5-inch Disk Model Duct cover With duct cover mounted 5-2 4 With duct cover removed...
Page 40 2-10 General Description 2.5-inch Disk Model Duct cover With duct cover mounted 5-2 4 With duct cover removed...
Page 41 General Description 2-11 Power supply unit Mother board Cooling fan 3-1 Front 3-2 VR 3-3 Rear DIMMs CPU heat sink 5-1 CPU 1 5-2 CPU 2 (additional) Optical disk drive 5.25-inch device bay An optical disk drive is factory-installed in the bottom slot. Hard disk drive bay PCI guide rail 3.5-inch floppy disk drive bay (option)
Page 42: Mother Board
2-12 General Description Mother Board Power connector 15 CMOS clear jumper switch Processor-1 socket 16 Password clear jumper switch DIMM sockets 17 USB connector (for internal USB device) Processor-2 socket 18 Front USB connector Power connector 19 COM A connector Front cooling fan connector (standard) 20 Rear cooling fan connector (standard) Power connector...
Page 43: Standard Features
71F rack conversion kit is required.) Many Available Features Management Utilities El Torito Bootable CD-ROM (no emulation NEC ESMPRO mode) format support NEC EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 Remote power-on feature Power monitoring feature AC-LINK feature RAID System Management Utility RAID System (SATA) Hard disk drive monitoring feature IPMI v2.0 compliant Baseboard...
Page 44: Peripheral Bays
2-14 General Description Peripheral Bays The system supports a variety of standard PC AT-compatible peripheral devices. The chassis includes these peripheral bays: Three 5.25-inch file bays for installing 5.25-inch peripheral devices such as an optional tape drives. (An optical disk drive is factory-installed.) The 3.5-inch device bays for installing up to four SATA or SAS hard disk drives.
Page 45: Nec Expressbuilder
General Description 2-15 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The DVD of this server's accessories contains a setup utility called "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER". The major functions of the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER are: To install the Operating System. "Express Setup" helps you to install the Windows Operating System. (See Chapter 5) To diagnose the server.
Page 46: Nec Esmpro
2-16 General Description NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO is server management software that runs on the OS. The NEC ESMPRO includes the NEC ESMPRO Manager for the server monitoring terminal and the NEC ESMPRO Agent for the NEC Express server.
Page 47: Remote Management
Remote management via LAN/WAN by using NEC ESMPRO Manager and centralized management of several systems For more information about remote management using Web browser, remote KVM feature, and remote device feature, refer to the "EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 User's Guide" stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. NOTE:...
Page 48: Using Your Server
2-18 General Description USING YOUR SERVER This section describes basic operations of your server including how to use devices such as the floppy disk drive and the optical disk drive. See Appendix B for notes on using the floppy disk, DVD/CD-ROM, and accessories including the keyboard and the mouse.
Page 49 ECC memory module, CPU module, keyboard, and mouse. POST also displays messages of the BIOS Setup utility, such as the start-up message, while in progress. With the factory setup of the server, the NEC logo appears on the display unit while POST is in progress. (To display the POST check results, press Esc.) You don't always need to check the POST check results.
Page 50: Post Execution Flow
2-20 General Description POST Execution Flow The following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order. IMPORTANT: Do not power off the server while POST is in progress. Do not make key entries or perform mouse operations while POST is in progress.
Page 51: Post Error Messages
General Description 2-21 <When 3.5-inch disk model server contains 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive> If your server uses Onboard RAID Controller, the following message is displayed to prompt you to run RAID utility. Press <Ctrl><M> to Run LSI SoftwareRAID Configuration Utility Press Ctrl + M to run the utility.
Page 52: Power Off
2-22 General Description Power Off Follow the procedure below to power off the server. If the power cord of the server is connected to a UPS, refer to the manual that comes with the UPS or the manual for the application that controls the UPS.
Page 53: Optical Disk Drive
General Description 2-23 Optical Disk Drive The server is provided with the optical disk drive on its front to read/write data from/to a disc. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-9 for details.
Page 54: When You Fail To Eject
2-24 General Description When you fail to eject: When you fail to eject the tray with the Open/Close button and take out the disc from the server, follow the procedure below. Press the POWER switch to power off the server. (The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off.) Insert a metal pin of approximately 1.2 mm in diameter and 100 mm in length (a straightened large paper clip will make a substitute) into the emergency hole on the front of the optical disk drive and gently push it in until the tray is ejected.
Page 55 General Description 2-25 Use of the Disc Keep the following notes in mind to use the disc for the server: For the disk which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of such a disk with the CD drive is not guaranteed. Do not drop the disc.
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Page 57: Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server This chapter describes how to set up your server appropriate for your system, on a step-by-step basis.
Page 58: Setup Flow
Installing the operating system Install an operating system to the server. See Chapter 5. Installing the utilities Install the utilities in the provided NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. See Chapter 6. Making backup copies of system information After all the system setup procedures are completed, make backup copies of system information.
Page 59: Unpacking The System
IMPORTANT: There are third-party products (memory modules, hard disk drives, etc.) available for the server in the markets. However, NEC recommends that you should use NEC products for stable operation. NEC assumes no liability for data errors and failures due to malfunction...
Page 60: Selecting Server Site
3-4 Setting Up Your Server SELECTING SERVER SITE Read the following precautions before selecting a suitable site for your server. The following describes installation of the server and connections to the server. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage.
Page 61 Setting Up Your Server 3-5 When you have selected a server site, hold the server by its bottom with at least three persons and carry it to the site, then place it slowly and gently. IMPORTANT: Do not hold the server by its front mask to lift the server.
Page 62: Connecting Peripheral Devices
3-6 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES Connect peripheral devices to the server. The server is provided with connectors for wide variety of peripheral devices. The figure on the next page illustrates available peripheral devices for the server in the standard configuration and locations of the connectors for the devices. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Page 63 Setting Up Your Server 3-7 3.5-inch Disk Model FRONT Device with the USB interface (e.g., terminal adapter) 2.5-inch Disk Model Device with the USB interface (e.g., terminal adapter)
Page 64 3-8 Setting Up Your Server REAR With redundant power supply Mouse Finally connect the Keyboard power cord to the receptacle. Device with the serial interface (multiport repeater) Display unit Management LAN port (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T) Device with the USB interface (e.g., terminal adapter) LAN ports (1000BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/...
Page 65 Setting Up Your Server 3-9 REAR With non-redundant power supply Mouse Finally connect the Keyboard power cord to the receptacle. Device with the serial interface (multiport repeater) Display unit Management LAN port (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T) Device with the USB interface (e.g., terminal adapter) LAN ports (1000BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/...
Page 66: Connecting Power Cord
3-10 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING POWER CORD Connect the provided power cord to the server. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-9 for details.
Page 67: Turning On The Server
Setting Up Your Server 3-11 TURNING ON THE SERVER Turn on the server and follow the on-screen instructions for setup. IMPORTANT: Before turning on the server: Some optional boards require setups with the BIOS setup utility before installation. If the server has a PCI board with the PCI-to- PCI bridge installed, the BIOS setup utility is enabled to launch.
Page 68 3-12 Setting Up Your Server The POWER/SLEEP lamp on the front of the server comes on. In a few seconds, the NEC logo appears on the screen and the Power On Self-Test (POST) begins. The POST runs automatically when you power on the server or reset it with a keyboard operation (Ctrl + Alt + Delete).
Page 69: Installing Operating System
Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information by the following process. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive and restart the system. Select [Tool menu (Normal mode)].
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Page 71: Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server Configuration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration. You can configure your system, as well as option boards you may add to your system, using the BIOS SETUP Utility. Several unique system parameters are configured using the BIOS SETUP, which is stored in the system FLASH memory.
Page 72: Starting Setup Utility
4-2 Configuring Your Server Starting SETUP Utility Powering on the server starts POST (Power On Self-Test) and displays its check results. If the NEC logo is displayed, press Esc. After a few seconds, the following message appears at bottom left on the screen.
Page 73: Description On On-Screen Items And Key Usage
Configuring Your Server 4-3 Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage Use the following keyboard keys to work with the SETUP utility. (Key functions are also listed at the bottom of the screen.) Indicates the current menu. Online help Indicates there window are submenus.
Page 74: Menu And Parameter Descriptions
4-4 Configuring Your Server Menu and Parameter Descriptions The SETUP utility has the following six major menus: Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit To set minute functions, select a submenu from the above menus. The following describes available functions and parameters, as well as the factory-set, for each menu.
Page 75 Configuring Your Server 4-5 Main Option Parameter Description Your Setting System Time HH:MM:SS Set the system time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the system date. Hard Disk Pre-Delay [Disabled] When accessing the IDE device for the first time during POST, the 3 seconds system waits for the specified 6 seconds...
Page 76: Processor Settings
4-6 Configuring Your Server Processor Settings Option Parameter Description Your Setting Processor Speed – Displays clock speed for the processor. Setting (View only) Processor 1 CPUID Numeral "Numeral" indictes CPU ID for Disabled processor 1. Not Installed "Disabled" indicates that the processor is defected.
Page 77 When enabled, the BIOS will display Screen the POST progress. [Disabled] When disabled, the BIOS will display the NEC logo during POST. Cannot be disabled during console redirection. Reset Configuration Data [No] Select "Yes" if you want to clear the system configuration data during the next boot.
Page 78: Memory Configuration
4-8 Configuring Your Server Memory Configuration Option Parameter Description Your Setting Installed memory – Indicates the total capacity of the base memory. (View only) Available under – Indicates the capacity of memory available in the area under 4GB. (View only) CPU1_DIMM 1-6 Indicates the current memory status.
Page 79: Pci Configuration
Configuring Your Server 4-9 PCI Configuration Option Parameter Description Your Setting PCI Slot 1-6 [Enabled] Disables or enables option ROM scan for Option ROM Disabled PCI board in PCI slot. ]: Factory-set IMPORTANT: If the RAID Controller, LAN board (network boot), or Fibre Channel controller is connected with the hard disk drive that does not contain an OS, set the parameter for "PCI Slot x Option ROM"...
Page 80: Peripheral Configuration
4-10 Configuring Your Server Peripheral Configuration IMPORTANT: Note that the interrupt and/or base I/O address are not overlapped with others. If the value set for the interrupt or base I/O address is used in another resource, the yellow asterisk (*) appears. Reset any item with the yellow asterisk properly.
Page 81 Configuring Your Server 4-11 Advanced Chipset Control Option Parameter Description Your Setting Multimedia Timer Disabled Specify whether the system supports the multimedia timer feature. [Enabled] Intel(R) I/OAT Disabled Enables or disables the Intel(R) Acceleration technology. [Enabled] Intel(R) VT-d Disabled Specify whether the Intel(R) Virtualization Technology for Directed [Enabled] I/O feature is enabled or disabled.
Page 82 4-12 Configuring Your Server Security Press Enter on "Set Supervisor Password" or "Set User Password," to display the password entry screen. Enter the passwords on the dialog box. IMPORTANT: User password can be set only when Supervisor password is already set.
Page 83 Configuring Your Server 4-13 Option Parameter Description Your Setting Power Switch [Disabled] Specify whether to enable or disable Inhibit Enabled the power switch feature. (Forced shutdown (pressing the POWER switch for at least four seconds) feature is always acceptable to the server. Disable USB [Disabled] Select the USB port to be disabled...
Page 84 4-14 Configuring Your Server IMPORTANT: If you select any parameter except for [No Change] to change TPM State, a confirmation screen as shown below appears at the end of POST after restarting the system. Select [Execute] on the confirmation screen to determine the change you have made. When [Enable &...
Page 85 5 Minutes booting, or select the time limit for 10 minutes timeout. 15 minutes To use this function, install NEC 20 minutes ESMPRO Agent. Set this item to 25 minutes "Disabled" if the system is booted from 30 minutes...
Page 86 4-16 Configuring Your Server Option Parameter Description Your Setting Power ON Delay [20] - 255 Specify the power on delay time within Time (Sec) the range between 20 and 255 seconds. The specified time is valid when "Power On" or "Last State" is specified for AC LINK.
Page 87: System Management Submenu
Configuring Your Server 4-17 System Management Submenu Option Parameter Description Your Setting BIOS Revision – Displays the current BIOS revision. (View only) Board Part Number – Displays the part number of mother board. (View only) Board Serial Number – Displays the serial number of mother board.
Page 88 BIOS Redirection [Disabled] Enables or disables direct connection from the management PC that uses Port Serial Port A NEC ESMPRO Manager or hyper Serial Port B terminal through the port specified here. Baud Rate 9600 Specify the baud rate used for the interface with the remote console [19.2K]...
Page 89 Configuring Your Server 4-19 BMC LAN Configuration Submenu Option Parameter Description Your Setting Shared BMC LAN [Disabled] Set to "Disabled" if the Enabled management LAN port is used for management LAN. Change to "Enabled" to use the LAN port 2 for management LAN. If set to "Enabled", the management LAN port becomes unavailable.
Page 90 It takes about several tens seconds until initialization completes after execution of Clear BMC Configuration. Executing Clear BMC Configuration also clears settings made in NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension. Before execution, be sure to make backup copy of setting information of NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension.
Page 91 Configuring Your Server 4-21 Boot If you move the cursor to the position of "Boot," the Boot menu appears, which is used to set the boot priority. Indication Device USB CDROM USB CD-ROM drive IDE CD ATAPI CD-ROM (including factory-installed optical disk drive) USB FDC USB floppy disk drive USB KEY...
Page 92 4-22 Configuring Your Server Exit The options on the menu are described below. IMPORTANT: For 3.5-inch disk model, record the current SATA controller options in the Peripheral Configuration page of the Advance menu before reloading the Setup or custom defaults. The SATA controller options affect the RAID System configuration.
Page 93: Raid System Configuration
Configuring Your Server 4-23 RAID SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) installed in 3.5-inch disk model or Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116A) installed in 2.5-inch disk model. About the optional RAID Controller for 3.5-inch disk model (N8103-115/116A/117A/118A), refer to the documents provided with optional RAID Controller.
Page 94: Raid Levels
4-24 Configuring Your Server RAID Levels The record mode enabling the RAID feature includes several levels. Among the levels, the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10. The Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116A) supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50. The number of hard disk drives required to create a disk group varies depending on the RAID level as shown in the table below.
Page 95: Virtual Disk
Configuring Your Server 4-25 Virtual Disk Virtual disk is a logical drive defined in disk group. It is recognized as a physical drive by OS. The allowable number of virtual disks is up to 16 per disk group, or up to 64 per controller. The figure below shows a sample configuration in which the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) or Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116A) is connected with three HDDs, creating one Disk Group.
Page 96 4-26 Configuring Your Server RAID Levels Characteristics of RAID Levels The table below lists the characteristics of the RAID levels. Level Function Redundancy Characteristics RAID0 Striping Data read/write at the highest rate • Largest capacity • Capacity: (capacity of single HDD) × •...
Page 97 Configuring Your Server 4-27 RAID0 In RAID0, data to be recorded is distributed to HDDs. The mode is called "striping". In the figure below, data is recorded in stripe 1 (disk 1), stripe 2 (disk 2), and stripe 3 (disk 3)… in the order.
Page 98 4-28 Configuring Your Server RAID5 In RAID5, data is distributed to HDDs by striping and, at the same time, the parity (redundant data) is distributed to the HDDs. This mode is called "striping with distributed parity". Each of stripe x, stripe x+1, and parity (x, x+1) created from stripe x and stripe x+1 is written onto a specific HDD.
Page 99 Configuring Your Server 4-29 RAID10 Data to be recorded is distributed to two HDDs in mirroring mode. Then, each mirrored data is written onto HDD by striping. Owing to this feature, high disk access performance of RAID0 and, in addition, high reliability of RAID1 can be achieved. RAID Controller HDD 1 HDD 2...
Page 100: Configuration By Onboard Raid Controller (3.5-Inch Disk Model)
4-30 Configuring Your Server Configuration by Onboard RAID Controller (3.5-inch Disk Model) This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) of 3.5-inch disk model. Installing the Hard Disk Drives Install the required number of hard disk drives for the desired RAID level to your server.
Page 101 Configuring Your Server 4-31 See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" as described in Chapter 9 of this guide to prepare. Remove the left side cover (see Chapter 9). Remove a setscrew from the duct cover, and remove a duct cover. Locate the position of the RAID configuration jumper on the mother board as shown below.
Page 102 4-32 Configuring Your Server Running LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility When the following screen appears after you have powered on the server, press Esc. The POST screen appears. Check the description as shown below on the POST screen, then press Ctrl + M. LSI SoftwareRAID BIOS Version xxxxxx LSI MPT RAID Found at PCI Bus No:xx Bev No:xx Scanning for port 00 Responding xxxxxxxx xxxxMB...
Page 103 Configuring Your Server 4-33 To quit the utility, press Esc in the TOP menu of LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. When a confirmation message appears, select [Yes]. When the above message appears, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete. The server is rebooted.
Page 104: Menu Tree
4-34 Configuring Your Server Menu Tree +: Selection/execution parameter : Setting parameter. •: Information display >: Can be set (modified) after creation of virtual drive Menu Description +Configure Performs Configuration settings +Easy Configuration Set configuration (Using fixed value) +New Configuration Set new configuration +View/Add Configuration Additional setting / viewing configuration...
Page 105: Operating Procedures For Configuration Utility
Configuring Your Server 4-35 Operating Procedures for Configuration Utility Creating/Adding Configuration Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Set new configuration information (pack/virtual drive settings) Check the virtual drive settings Initialize virtual drive Perform Consistency Check Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility.
Page 106 4-36 Configuring Your Server When a confirmation message (Proceed?) is displayed, select "Yes." The SCAN DEVICE starts (scanning information is displayed at the bottom of the screen). Upon completion of SCAN DEVICE, the "New Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU" screen appears. Move the cursor onto the hard disk drive to be packed by using cursor key and then press Space to select the hard disk drive.
Page 107 Configuring Your Server 4-37 Press F10 to create virtual drive. The "Virtual Drives Configure" screen appears. (The figure below shows an example of RAID1 configured with two hard disk drives.) Select "RAID," "Size", "DWC", "RA", or "Span" by using cursor keys. Then press Enter to fix the selection and set each value.
Page 108 4-38 Configuring Your Server (5) "Span: Sets Span. Parameter Remarks SPAN=NO Does not set span. SPAN=YES Sets span. When performing SPAN, create two or more sets of the same pack at pack creation, as shown in the figure below. STRIPING of RAID1 When all settings are completed, select "Accept"...
Page 109 Configuring Your Server 4-39 Execute Check Consistency on the virtual drive that has been initialized. See "Check Consistency" for details. Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit from LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. IMPORTANT: Be sure to execute Check Consistency after creating configuration.
Page 110 4-40 Configuring Your Server Manual Rebuild Replace hard disk drive Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Execute rebuilding Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Replace a hard disk drive and turn on the server. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. Select "Rebuild"...
Page 111 Configuring Your Server 4-41 Setting Hot Spare Install a hard disk drive Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Set for hot spare. Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Install a hard disk drive to be used as hot spare, and then turn on the server. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility.
Page 112 4-42 Configuring Your Server Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. IMPORTANT: Select "Objects" → "Physical Drive" → "Port #X" → "Force Offline" to cancel the hot spare setting. When two or more hard disk drives (of the same capacity) are assigned as hot spare, rebuilding is performed in order starting from the one with the smaller CH number/ID number.
Page 113: Check Consistency
Configuring Your Server 4-43 Check Consistency Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Perform Check Consistency Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. Select "Check Consistency" from the TOP menu. The "Virtual Drives" screen appears. Move the cursor onto the virtual drive to be checked, and press Space to select it. When virtual drive has been selected, press F10 to start consistency check.
Page 114 4-44 Configuring Your Server Others Clear Configuration Clears configuration information. Select "Configure" → "Clear Configuration" from the TOP menu. Executing "Clear Configuration" clears all configuration information on the RAID Controller and hard disk drives. The configuration information on all channels of the RAID Controller is also cleared.
Page 115: Lsi Software Raid Configuration Utility And Universal Raid Utility
Configuring Your Server 4-45 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility You can use Universal RAID Utility for configuration and management, monitoring of RAID System after start up operating system. The point to keep in mind when I use Universal RAID Utility together with LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility is as follows.
Page 116: Disk Array
4-46 Configuring Your Server Disk Array LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 0. You can see a number of Disk Array where [Axx] of [Objects - PHYSICAL DRIVE SELECTION MENU] DG X] in [Objects] menu. Universal RAID Utility manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 1.
Page 117 Configuring Your Server 4-47 The setting level of Universal RAID Utility and the setting value Setting level of Universal Item Setting value RAID Utility Rebuild Priority High Rebuild Rate (LSI Software Middle RAID Configuration Utility) Consistency Check Priority High Chk Const Rate (LSI Software Middle RAID Configuration Utility) NOTES:...
Page 118: Configuration By Internal Raid Controller (2.5-Inch Disk Model)
The manual rebuild can be performed by using Universal RAID Utility, the management utility of the Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116A). Select a HDD and start the rebuild manually. For the detailed operation, refer to the "Universal RAID Utility Ver2.0 User's Guide" in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD that comes with the server. Auto Rebuild The Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116A) can automatically start the rebuild without use of any utility such as Universal RAID Utility.
Page 119: Patrol Read
Configuring Your Server 4-49 Patrol Read The patrol read gives the read & verify test in the entire area of HDDs. It can be performed for all HDDs assigned to virtual disks and hot-spares. The Patrol Read allows subsequent defects of HDDs to be detected and repaired. For HDDs configuring redundant virtual disks or those assigned to hot-spares, error sectors detected during Patrol Read can be repaired.
Page 120 4-50 Configuring Your Server Background Initialize The Background Initialize is automatically executed when RAID5 virtual disk is created in the disk group composing of five or more HDDs, or RAID6 virtual disk is created in the disk group composing of seven or more HDDs. The Background Initialize performs the parity generation processing in the background to the area not initialized.
Page 121: Migration Only
Configuring Your Server 4-51 Reconstruction The reconstruction feature is used to change configuration and/or RAID level of existing virtual disk. The Reconstruction contains the following three features, however, the Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116A) supports "Migration with addition" only. IMPORTANT: You can use WebBIOS for Reconstruction.
Page 122 4-52 Configuring Your Server IMPORTANT: Note the following for the Reconstruction: Be sure to make backup copy of data and perform Consistency Check before starting Reconstruction. The Reconstruction is disabled in the configuration where several virtual disks are defined in one disk group During Reconstruction, the processing rate is decreased due to much load.
Page 123: Before Using Webbios
Configuring Your Server 4-53 Before Using WebBIOS Read the following sections describing supported functions and precautions before using "WebBIOS". Supported Functions Indication of model name and capacity of Hard Disk Drive Indication of allocation status of Hard Disk Drive Creation of virtual drive –...
Page 124 When installing an OS in VD under the Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103- 116A), create a VD dedicated to OS installation. WebBIOS cannot be handled via remote console functions of NEC ESMPRO Manager. The physical drive numbers shown in WebBIOS and those shown in Universal RAID Utility are identified as follows.
Page 125 Configuring Your Server 4-55 Property of Physical Device of Universal RAID Utility...
Page 126: Using Webbios
4-56 Configuring Your Server Using WebBIOS Starting WebBIOS When the screen as shown below appears, press Ctrl + H to start WebBIOS. LSI MegaRAID SAS - MFI BIOS Version XXXX (Build MMM DD, YYYY) Copyright (c) 20XX LSI Corporation HA - X (Bus X Dev X) MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2 FW package: X.X.X - XXXX 0 Virtual Drive(s) found on the host adapter.
Page 127: Main Menu
Configuring Your Server 4-57 Main Menu Shown below is [Adapter Selection] screen that appears first on WebBIOS. On [Adapter No.] box, select an adapter you want to operate with WebBIOS, then click [Start]. When the adapter is selected on [Adapter Selection], the WebBIOS Top Menu appears. Information of VD configured and physical devices connected with the controller.
Page 128 4-58 Configuring Your Server WebBIOS Menu Controller Selection Goes back to Adapter Selection menu. Controller Properties Displays properties of the controller. Scan Devices Detects Hard Disk Drives connected with the controller again. Virtual Drives Opens operation window for VD that has already been configured. Drives Opens operation window for Hard Disk Drive connected with the controller.
Page 129 Configuring Your Server 4-59 IMPORTANT: The right frame of Physical View shows slot number, type, capacity, and status of Hard Disk Drive. The slot number is represented by the number between 0 and 7. It indicates the slot number of the Hard Disk Drive bay. The controller does not support the Events feature.
Page 130 4-60 Configuring Your Server Controller Properties When you click [Controller Properties] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the configuration information is displayed. Click [Next] to see the detailed settings of this controller.
Page 131 Configuring Your Server 4-61 The detailed setting is continued on the next page. Click [Next] to view more information. Clicking [Supported] in "Schedule CC" opens the screen for setting scheduled consistency check.
Page 132 4-62 Configuring Your Server Default settings and their explanation Item Default Description Change Battery Backup Present Displays Properties of additional – battery. None When battery is installed: Present • When battery is not installed: None • Set Factory Defaults – Prohibited *1 Cluster Mode Disabled...
Page 133 VDs simultaneously. *1 Do not perform "Set Factory Defaults". If performed, the NEC's factory-set value will no longer be restored. *2 If Alarm Control is set to "Enabled", the server issues an alarm sound when the VD is degraded due to failure of Hard Disk Drive.
Page 134 4-64 Configuring Your Server How to change setting value On [Controller Properties] screen, change a parameter to desired value, and then click [Submit] at the center of the screen to determine the new value. If the additional battery is installed, the status of "Battery Backup" is indicated as "Present". Clicking [Present] opens the Battery Status screen as shown below.
Page 135: Scan Devices
Configuring Your Server 4-65 Scan Devices When you click [Scan Devices] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the connected Hard Disk Drives are detected again. Use this feature when you have installed a new Hard Disk Drive additionally while the WebBIOS is running. IMPORTANT: If the newly connected Hard Disk Drive contains another configuration information, [Foreign Configuration] screen as shown...
Page 136 4-66 Configuring Your Server Virtual Drives When you click [Virtual Drives] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen for operating the VD that has already been configured. List of VDs box shows existing VDs. List of VDs Clears the top area of the VD being selected in List of VDs box. Fast Initialize Clears whole area of the VD being selected in List of VDs box.
Page 137 Configuring Your Server 4-67 Drives When you click [Drives] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen for operating the connected physical drive appears. IMPORTANT: If no device is connected, the upper right column of the screen will be blank. Use this menu only when a Hard Disk Drive is being connected.
Page 138 4-68 Configuring Your Server Physical Drive Properties Take the following procedures to check Physical Drive Properties. Shown below is an example to check property of physical drive. Click the Physical Drive you want to check. Click the checkbox for [Properties]. Click [Go].
Page 139 Configuring Your Server 4-69 Physical Drive Properties Locate: Let Disk Status lamp light or blinks. Make Global HSP The selected Hard Disk Drive is assigned as hot-spare available for all DGs. The selected Hard Disk Drive is assigned as hot-spare available only for Make Dedicated HSP the specific DG.
Page 140: Configuration Wizard
4-70 Configuring Your Server Configuration Wizard Use this wizard to configure a virtual drive using the Hard Disk Drives connected. The detailed explanation of this feature is given in "Configuring Virtual Drive". Controller Selection If one or more RAID controllers are installed in the server, you need to select an adapter controlled by WebBIOS to configure each adapter.
Page 141 Configuring Your Server 4-71 Exit When you click [Exit] on WebBIOS Top Menu, a confirmation screen to exit from WebBIOS is displayed. Click [Yes] to exit from WebBIOS. The screen as shown below appears when WebBIOS is terminated. Restart the server.
Page 142: Configuring Virtual Drive
4-72 Configuring Your Server Configuring Virtual Drive This section describes the procedures for configuration of VD (virtual drive) using WebBIOS. Configuration Wizard When you click [Configuration Wizard] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen as shown below appears. Select the relevant operation, and click [Next] at lower right of the screen. Clear Configuration Allows you to clear existing configuration (RAID information).
Page 143 Configuring Your Server 4-73 When you select [Add Configuration], the screen as shown below appears. Be sure to select [Manual Configuration], and click [Next]. IMPORTANT: The RAID Controller does not support "Automatic Configuration" feature. Use this menu to define several Hard Disk Drives as a drive group (DG). While pressing Ctrl, click the Hard Disk Drives to be included in DG.
Page 144 4-74 Configuring Your Server Upon completion of selection, click [Add to Array] at the lower left of the screen. A new DG is defined in the Drive Groups frame. To define the new DG, click [Accept DG] at the lower right of the screen. After the DG has been defined, click [Next] at the lower right of the screen.
Page 145 Configuring Your Server 4-75 Then, the Span Definition screen appears. Select a DG to define VD from "Array With Free Space" frame, then click [Add to SPAN]. The DG is defined in the "Span" field to the right. After the Span has been defined, click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. DG is added to Span.
Page 146 4-76 Configuring Your Server IMPORTANT: To configure RAID0, 1, 5, or 6, perform Span Definition to a single DG only. If you need to perform Span Definition to several DGs, define VD for the first DG, then select the next DG to define VD. To configure RAID10 or 50, select several DGs containing the same number of Hard Disk Drives for Span Definition.
Page 147 Configuring Your Server 4-77 IMPORTANT: The value shown in "Select Size" indicates the maximum size allowed for RAID1 (two Hard Disk Drives) or RAID6 (three or more Hard Disk Drives). You need to specify the maximum size for any other RAID levels according to "Next LD, Possible RAID Levels".
Page 148 4-78 Configuring Your Server VD is created in DG as shown in the screen below. After making sure that the VD is created correctly, click [Accept] at the lower right of the screen. The confirmation message "Save this Configuration?" appears. Click "Yes" to save the configuration.
Page 149 Configuring Your Server 4-79 WebBIOS Top Menu is displayed. Virtual Drives you have created is displayed in the right frame of the screen.
Page 150 4-80 Configuring Your Server Configure SPAN The following explains the sample procedure to configure RAID10 (spanning of RAID1) with four Hard Disk Drives. IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to configure RAID00 or RAID60. They are not supported. Click [Configuration Wizard] on WebBIOS Top Menu to start Wizard. While pressing Ctrl, click the Hard Disk Drives to be included in DG.
Page 151 Configuring Your Server 4-81 A new DG is defined in the Drive Groups frame. Define another DG in the similar procedures. After DGs have been defined, click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. When DGs were defined, [Span Definition] screen is displayed. Select DG0 from "Array With Free Space"...
Page 152 4-82 Configuring Your Server Then, select DG1 and click [Add to SPAN]. When the two DGs are defined in the "Span" field to the right, click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. The VD Definition screen is displayed. Enter the necessary parameters, and click [Accept].
Page 153 Configuring Your Server 4-83 Make sure that both DG0 and DG1 are defined as VD 0, then click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. IMPORTANT: RAID10 may be configured with three or more Hard Disk Drives in each span. However, with this controller, each drive group must contain only two Hard Disk Drives.
Page 154 4-84 Configuring Your Server The confirmation message "Save this Configuration?" appears. Click "Yes" to save the configuration. The confirmation message "All data on the new Virtual Drives will be lost. Want to Initialize?" appears. Click "Yes" to perform "Fast Initialize". "Virtual Drives"...
Page 155 Configuring Your Server 4-85 Parameters for VD Definition Listed below are parameters for Configuration Wizard. Item Parameter Remarks RAID Level RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 00 RAID 00 and RAID 60 are not / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID60 supported.
Page 156 4-86 Configuring Your Server The Write Policy has the following modes depending on combination with WrtThru for BAD BBU. Select a mode suitable for your environment. WrtThru forBAD BBU Checked Unchecked Write WBack Normal write back mode Constant write back mode Policy (recommended) The controller always uses cache...
Page 157 Configuring Your Server 4-87 The Disk Cache Policy has the following modes. Select a mode suitable for your environment. Unchanged The controller uses the default write cache policy of hard disk drive. • The default value may not be identical to the factory-set value, therefore, do not •...
Page 158: Operation Of Various Features
4-88 Configuring Your Server Operation of Various Features Check Consistency Check Consistency is used to check consistency among virtual drives. Start WebBIOS. Click [Virtual Drives] on WebBIOS Top Menu. Select a VD to perform Check Consistency from the upper right frame of Virtual Drives screen.
Page 159 Configuring Your Server 4-89 The progress of Check Consistency is displayed on the left frame of Virtual Drives screen. Click [Home] at the lower left of Virtual Drives screen to return to the Top Menu. IMPORTANT: A lot of inconsistency may be detected at the first Check Consistency performed after the VD was configured due to inconsistencies in the unused area.
Page 160: Manual Rebuild
4-90 Configuring Your Server Manual Rebuild Rebuild can be performed automatically when the failed Hard Disk Drive is replaced in hot-swap mode. However, if the failed Hard Disk Drive is replaced after turning off the power of the server, Rebuild will not start automatically. Use Manual Rebuild feature to recover the virtual drives as described below.
Page 161 Configuring Your Server 4-91 Described below are procedures based on assumption: One of the Hard Disk Drives failed in a RAID5 VD configured with three Hard Disk Drives. Replace the failed Hard Disk Drive with new one after turning off the power of the server. Auto Rebuild feature is disabled for non-hot-swap replacement.
Page 162 4-92 Configuring Your Server Check to "Make Global HSP" or select the DG you want to rebuild and check to "Make Dedicated HSP", and then click [Go] on the lower center of the screen. – Check to "Make Global HSP" check box.
Page 163 Configuring Your Server 4-93 The WebBIOS Top Menu changes as shown below during rebuild. If you click on Physical Drive being rebuilt, the progress of rebuild is displayed. When the rebuild completes, the status for the Physical Drive is "Online" and that of the Virtual Drive is "Optimal".
Page 164 4-94 Configuring Your Server Setting Hot Spare Described below are procedures based on assumption: Add a Hard Disk Drive to a RAID5 VD configured with three Hard Disk Drives and assign a newly added Hard Disk Drive as Hot Spare Disk. Start WebBIOS.
Page 165 Configuring Your Server 4-95 Check to "Make Global HSP" or select the DG you want to specify as Hot Spare and check to "Make Dedicated HSP", and then click [Go] on the lower center of the screen. Global HSP: Indicates the Hot Spare available for all DGs. Dedicated HSP: Indicates the Hot Spare available only for the specific DG.
Page 166 4-96 Configuring Your Server Click [Home] at the lower left of the screen to go back to WebBIOS Top Menu.
Page 167 Configuring Your Server 4-97 Reconstruction Described below are procedures based on assumption: Add a Hard Disk Drive to a RAID5 VD configured with three Hard Disk Drives to make a RAID5 VD configured with four Hard Disk Drives. Start WebBIOS. Make sure that the status for the added Hard Disk Drive is indicated as "Unconfigured Good"...
Page 168 4-98 Configuring Your Server On the right of the screen, items required for reconstruction are displayed. Information of physical devices in the DG in which a VD is defined. Migration Only: Allows change of RAID level. Migration with addition: Allows addition of physical device and change of RAID level.
Page 169: Locate
Configuring Your Server 4-99 Locate The Locate command makes an LED on Hard Disk Drive light or blink to confirm the location of the slot. We recommend you to check the slot of Hard Disk Drive before adding VD or hot spare disks, reconstructing VD, or replacing Hard Disk Drive.
Page 170: Slow Initialize
4-100 Configuring Your Server Slow Initialize Slow Initialize writes zero to all the sectors of the data area in the VD. Start WebBIOS. Click [Virtual Drives] on the WebBIOS Top Menu. Select a VD to perform Slow Initialize from the upper right frame of the Virtual Drives screen.
Page 171: Webbios And Universal Raid Utility
Configuring Your Server 4-101 WebBIOS and Universal RAID Utility You can use Universal RAID Utility for configuration and management, monitoring of RAID System after start up operating system. The point to be kept in mind when using Universal RAID Utility together with WebBIOS is as follows.
Page 172 4-102 Configuring Your Server Disk Array WebBIOS manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 0. You can see a number of Disk Array where [DG X] in Physical Drives and Virtual Drives. Universal RAID Utility manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 1. You can see a number of Disk Array where [Disk Array] in the property of Logical Drive on RAID Viewer or [RAID Controller #X Disk Array #Y] in the property of Disk Array on raidcmd.
Page 173 Configuring Your Server 4-103 Setting of Priority WebBIOS displays and sets Rebuild Priority, Patrol Read Priority, and Consistency Check Priority of RAID Controller by percentage. However, Universal RAID Utility uses three levels as High/Middle/Low for them. NOTES: WebBIOS can set BGI Rate (Background Initialize Priority). However, Universal RAID Utility cannot set it.
Page 174 4-104 Configuring Your Server Creating a RAID 6 Logical Drive To create a Logical Drive of RAID 6 using the Universal RAID Utility, at least four Hard Disk Drives are required. If you want to create a Logical Drive of RAID6 with three Hard Disk Drives, you need to use WebBIOS.
Page 175: Configuring Mother Board Jumpers
Configuring Your Server 4-105 CONFIGURING MOTHER BOARD JUMPERS With the BIOS SETUP utility, you can set desired passwords to protect the data stored in the server against access from unauthorized users. When you forget the passwords, however, you may want clear them.
Page 176 4-106 Configuring Your Server The following describe the clearing procedure. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-9 for details. Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.
Page 177: Clearing Password
Configuring Your Server 4-107 Clearing CMOS Data See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" in Chapter 9 to prepare Remove the left side cover (see Chapter 9). Change jumper switch setting from "Protect" to "Clear". After five seconds later, reinstall the jumper. Reassemble the server.
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Page 179: Chapter 5 Installing The Operating System With Express Setup
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup This section describes information on using Express Setup to install and configure the following operating systems to the server. Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Standard 64-bit (x64) Edition / Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise 64-bit (x64) Edition Microsoft®...
Page 180: About Express Setup
If you want to use the drivers located on the "OEM-Disk for Mass Storage Device" that ships with optional boards, a parameters file is mandatory. You can create a parameters file in advance using "Parameter File Creator" included in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 181: Windows Server 2008
Confirm the BIOS settings described in Chapter 4 before installing Windows Server 2008. Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack. Windows Server 2008...
Page 182: Installing On The Mirrored Volume
5-4 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Supported Mass Storage Controllers The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system supports the following mass storage controllers for installation. Controllers supporting installation of OS with Express Setup – Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116A) –...
Page 183 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-5 Re-installing to the Hard Disk Drive which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk You cannot re-install Windows Server 2008 with the current partition of the hard disk drive upgraded to Dynamic Disk kept remained. If you want to keep the current partition remained, see Appendix D to re-install the system.
Page 184: About The System Partition Size
5-6 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula. When the system is Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition: Required partition size = Size required to install OS + paging file size + dump file size + application size Size required to install OS = 11,600MB (Full Installation)
Page 185 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-7 When the system is Windows Server 2008 32-bit (x86) Edition Required partition size = Size required to install OS + paging file size + dump file size + application size Size required to install OS = 6,300MB (Full Installation) = 2,200MB (Server Core Installation) Paging file size (recommended) = Installed memory size x 1.5...
Page 186: Installing The Operating System With Express Setup
5-8 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Flow of Setup Loading parameters (Step 2) Skip Next Select the operating system (Step 3) Next RAID configuration (Step 4) Next Windows Confirm Setting / Input (Steps 5 to 10) Next Save parameters (Step 11) Next Start Express Setup (Step 12) Perform...
Page 187 Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. (You may also turn off and then on again to reboot the server.) The system will boot from the DVD and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER starts.
Page 188 5-10 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Select [English] from the Select Language, click [OK]. Select [Perform the Express setup] from the Top Menu, click [Next].
Page 189 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-11 [Load parameters] steps are displayed. [Do not load parameters] (1) Select [Do not load parameters]. (2) Click [Next]. NOTE: If a floppy disk drive is not connected, select this item. [Load parameters] (1) Insert the floppy disk containing the parameters file.
Page 190 5-12 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Select the installing Operating System. Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] or [Install the Windows (64bit editions)] from the menu, click [Next]. Enter the setting of a logical drive. [Enter RAID settings] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
Page 191 If the process is not finished normally, the driver may not be stored in the EXPRESSBUILDER. Refer to "Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" described earlier in this chapter. When you use RAID Controller, if [Skip the logical drive creation] is not selected at [Enter RAID settings] screen, refer to "RAID...
Page 192 5-14 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup IMPORTANT: About partition size – Specify the partition size larger than required minimum size for OS installation. – Do not specify larger partition size than the capacity of connected hard disk drive. –...
Page 193 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-15 Enter the user information. [Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: Computer name and Administrator password that satisfy the next condition, are required. –...
Page 194 5-16 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Enter the setting of the network protocol. [Enter Network Protocol] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. [Enter domain account] steps are displayed.
Page 195 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-17 Select the installing components. [Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. <Full Installation> <ServerCore Installation>...
Page 196 5-18 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Select the installing applications. [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. Save the parameters. [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the parameters , set the free formatted floppy disk. Select [Save parameters], enter the file path of the parameters files into the text box and click [Next].
Page 197 Insert CD-ROM or floppy disk attached to the Mass Storage Driver and proceed operation according to the message. Remove NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive according to the message. If you proceed the setup by using setup parameter file, remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.
Page 198 5-20 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup [Agree Software License Agreement] screen appears. Read the license terms carefully. If you agree, select I accept the license terms, and then click [Next]. When the following message appears, click [Start].
Page 199 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-21 When the following message appears, press Ctrl + Alt + Del. Log on to the system. <Full Installation> When the following screen appears, enter your password into "Password", and click <Server Core Installation> When the following screen appears, click "Other User".
Page 200 5-22 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup In the following screen, enter "Administrator" into [UserName], your password into "Password", and click Hereinafter, proceed operations according to the message. Now the Setup using Express Setup has completed. After Express Setup has completed, be sure to execute the tasks described in "Installing and Setting Device Drivers".
Page 201: Installing And Setting Device Drivers
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-23 Installing and Setting Device Drivers Follow these steps to install and configure the device drivers. LAN Driver and PROSet The LAN driver and PROSet have been installed automatically while your system was being updated in the previous section.
Page 202 5-24 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup For a server running a Server Core installation Note down the current settings (e.g. IP addresses) of the standard and optional adapters teamed for network redundancy before uninstalling LAN driver. Configure the settings after reinstalling the LAN driver. At a command prompt, run dxsetup.exe in your removable medium containing the Driver Set.
Page 203: Network Driver
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-25 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. Two standard network drivers that are mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. Open the [Device Manager]. Double-click [(Network Adapter Name)] in the list.
Page 204 5-26 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter.
Page 205 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-27 Click [TEAM: "Team name"] from [Device manager] → [Network adapters] to modify the team. Click [Settings] tab and click [Modify Team] button. Refer to the following procedure to set the team member adapter priority status. –...
Page 206: Setting Wol
5-28 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. Start Device Manager. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection]/[Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection #2] to open the adapter [Properties].
Page 207: Graphics Accelerator Driver
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-29 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you use standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. Standard graphics accelerator drivers will be installed automatically. Please refer to "Graphics Accelerator Driver" described in Appendix D-35 when you want to reinstall the driver individually.
Page 208 Select "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer". Click [Have Disk..]. Insert "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD" into the optical disk drive. Enter a path to the folder in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into "Copy manufacturer's files from:" and click [OK]. – Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition: <drive letter>:\010\win\winnt\oemfd\ws2008x64\fd1\megasas...
Page 209: The Procedure To Set Pae Option
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-31 The procedure to set PAE option If your 32-bit system has a memory capacity in excess of 4GB, setting PAE option will enable the system to be installed with over 4GB of memory. IMPORTANT: "PAE option"...
Page 210 5-32 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Windows Server 2003 This section explains how to install Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 by using the Express Setup. IMPORTANT: Be sure to prepare Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM that includes Service Pack 1. NOTES: Express Setup does not support the installation of Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions.
Page 211 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-33 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack. Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition – OS installation media (with Service Pack 2) –...
Page 212 5-34 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup About the Hardware Components When you install the Windows Server 2003, Express Setup requires several preparations if this computer uses the following hardware components. Installing on the Mirrored Volume If you want to install the Windows Server 2003 on the volume that is mirrored using "Disk Management", invalidate the mirroring and set back to the basic disk before the installation, and validate the mirroring again after the installation.
Page 213 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-35 About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 R2) = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack1)
Page 214: Installing The Service Pack
5-36 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Dividing into the partition of the recommended size into multiple disks as written below will solve problem that it cannot be reserved in one disk. Set the "Size required for installation + Paging file size". See Chapter 5 and set that debugging information (equivalent to the dump file size) is to be written to a separate disk.
Page 215: Flow Of Setup
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-37 FLOW OF SETUP This section visually describes the flow of the setup operated by Express Setup. Loading parameters (Step 2) Skip Next Select the operating system (Step 3) Next RAID configuration (Step 4) Next Windows Confirm Setting / Input (Steps 5 to 10)
Page 216: Installing Windows Server 2003
Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. (You may also turn off and then on again to reboot the server.) The system will boot from the DVD-ROM and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER starts.
Page 217 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-39 [Load parameters] steps are displayed. [Do not load parameters] (1) Select [Do not load parameters]. (2) Click [Next]. NOTE: If a floppy disk drive is not connected, select this item. [Load parameters] (1) Insert the floppy disk containing the parameters file.
Page 218 You can use only the physical devices that have same model number to configure logical drive. If the process is not finished normally, the driver may not be stored in the EXPRESSBUILDER. Refer to "Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" described earlier in this chapter.
Page 219 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-41 Specify the installing medium and the Windows system partition. [Specify medium / Partition] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: If you install Windows Server 2003 R2, do not apply Service Pack by Express Setup.
Page 220 5-42 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Enter the user information and client license mode. [Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. NOTE: Even if you do not input value into "Administrator password", "Confirm password", "...
Page 221 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-43 Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. [Enter domain account] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. Select the installing components. [Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
Page 222 5-44 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Select the installing applications. [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. Save the parameters. [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the parameters , set the free formatted floppy disk. Select [Save parameters], enter the file path of the parameters files into the text box and click [Next].
Page 223 Insert CD-ROM or floppy disk attached to the Mass Storage Driver and proceed operation according to the message. Remove NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive according to the message. If you proceed the setup by using setup parameter file, remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.
Page 224 5-46 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Read the contents carefully and click [Yes] if you do agree. If you do not agree, click [No]. IMPORTANT: If you do not agree to this agreement, the setup terminates and Windows Server 2003 will not be installed. If "NetWare Gateway (and Client) Service"...
Page 225: Installing And Setting Device Drivers
Click [Next]. Choose "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click [Next]. Click [Next]. Click [Install]. When [InstallShield Wizard Completed] window is displayed, click [Finished]. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive, restart the system.
Page 226: Network Driver
5-48 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. When PROSet is not installed Open the [Device Manager] Double-click [(Network Adapter Name)] in the list.
Page 227: Optional Network Board Driver
Therefore, the driver attached to the Network board should not be used. If you want to use optional Network Board (N8104-111/112/119/120/121/125/126), install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. In case of using (N8104-111) "\010\win\winnt\dotnet\ma21\pro100\win32"...
Page 228: Adapter Fault Tolerance (Aft)/Adaptive Load Balancing (Alb)
5-50 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter.
Page 229 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-51 Click [TEAM: "Team name"] from [Device manager] → [Network adapters] to modify the team. Click [Settings] tab and click [Modify Team] button. Refer to the following procedure to set the team member adapter priority status. –...
Page 230: Setting Wol
5-52 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. When PROSet is not installed Start Device Manager. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection]/[Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection #2] to open the adapter [Properties].
Page 231 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-53 When PROSet is installed Start Device Manager. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection]/[Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection #2] to open the adapter [Properties]. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
Page 232: Graphics Accelerator Driver
EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. The SCSI Controller driver will be installed automatically. Installing SAS Controller Driver (N8103-104A) If you use the SAS Controller N8103-104A, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. The SAS Controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 233: Installing Raid Controller Driver (N8103-115)
Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install" and click [Next]. Select "SCSI and RAID controller" and click [Next]. Click [Have Disk..]. Insert "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD" into the optical disk drive, enter "<drive letter>:\010\win\winnt\oemfd\dotnet\fd1" into "Copy manufacturer's file from:" and click [OK].
Page 234: The Procedure To Set Pae Option
5-56 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup The procedure to set PAE option If your 32-bit system has a memory capacity in excess of 4GB, setting PAE option will enable the system to be installed with over 4GB of memory. IMPORTANT: However, the Microsoft operating system products which support /PAE switch option are limited.
Page 235: Setting For Solving Problems
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-57 Setting for Solving Problems Setup your computer in advance so that it can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible when it should occur. For more information, refer to Page 5-58.
Page 236: Setting For Solving Problems
5-58 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Setup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible when it should occur. Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server.
Page 237 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-59 IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information is recommended. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so that specify "Kernel Memory Dump"...
Page 238 5-60 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup On the [Paging file size for each drive] box, specify as follows: – A value larger than the recommended size shown in [Total paging file size for all drives] for [Initial size] –...
Page 239 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-61 IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information is recommended. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so that specify "Kernel Memory Dump"...
Page 240 5-62 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Specify "Complete memory dump" and modify [Dump file:] in the [Write debugging information] group box. e.g. Write the debug information in D drive write the file name "MEMORY.DMP". D:\MEMORY.DMP Click [Settings] on the [Performance] group box. The [Performance Options] window appears.
Page 241: How To Create A User-Mode Process Dump File
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-63 How to Create a User-mode Process Dump File When the system is Windows Server 2008 "User-mode Process Dump" is the file that records information when any application error occurs. When any application error occurs, do not close the pop-up window that notifies the error, and then collect a dump using following process.
Page 242 5-64 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup When the system is Windows Server 2003 (Dr. Watson) Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any application error is detected, Dr. Watson diagnoses the server and logs diagnostic information (log). Follow the procedure below and specify Dr.
Page 243: Network Monitor
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-65 Network Monitor Utilizing Network Monitor helps you to investigate and manage with network trouble. Network Monitor Setup (Windows Server 2008) Microsoft Network Monitor allows you to examine and troubleshoot network problems. NOTE: Windows Server 2008 does not provide Network Monitor. To use Network Monitor on Windows Server 2008, install Network Monitor by following the steps below.
Page 244 5-66 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Network Monitor (Windows Server 2003) To utilize Network Monitor, you need to restart the system after the installation has completed, so we recommend to install Network Monitor before any network trouble may occur. Point to [Settings] from Start menu and click [Control Panel].
Page 245: Re-Installing The Operation System If Multiple Logical Drives Exist
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-67 Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist Before Re-installing the Operation System Be sure to make backup copies before re-installing the operation system just in case. Re-installing the Operation System Start the clean installation following the procedure described in this manual.
Page 246: Windows Server 2003
5-68 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot be modified with the following procedure. <Windows Server 2008> Click Start menu, right-click [Computer], and specify [Manage] to start [Server Manager]. Specify the [Storage] - [Disk Management] in the left side of the window.
Page 247: Installing Maintenance Utilities
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-69 INSTALLING MAINTENANCE UTILITIES Various maintenance utilities are contained in your NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. See Chapter 6 for installing the utilities to your server or management workstations. UPDATING THE SYSTEM IMPORTANT: If you install Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM which contains Service Pack 2 to your system, you do not have to apply Service Pack 2 again.
Page 248: Making Backup Copies Of System Information
Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information by the following process. Insert the "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" DVD into the optical disk drive and restart the system. Select [Tool menu (Normal mode)].
Page 249: Installing With The Oem-Disk For Mass Storage Device
When [Exit EXPRESSBUILDER] screen is displayed, click [Perform] again. The system restarts. Reboot from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, and then perform Express Setup referring to [Installing the Operating System with Express Setup]. NOTE: When you start Express Setup, select [Skip the logical drive...
Page 250 If you would like to install or re-install the OS when the system has new mass storage device not to be supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, you have to set as follows. Read the manual supplied with the mass storage device before setting the server.
Page 251: Installing And Using Utilities
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities This section describes how to use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD that comes with your server and to install the utilities stored on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 252: Nec Expressbuilder
6-2 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER helps you install the Operating system/the Management software or use the maintenance utilities. When you insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive and restart the system, the following menu appears.
Page 253 Installing and Using Utilities 6-3 Os installation If you select this item, the Top menu appears. IMPORTANT: This tool is Configuration Tool that built on Windows PE 2.0 technology. Pay attention to the automatic reboot that occurs after 72 hours from start.
Page 254 6-4 Installing and Using Utilities Tool menu (Normal mode) If you select this item, the Tool menu appears. You can use the below functions for maintenance. – Maintenance Utility The Maintenance Utility is usually used by the service representative. (See Chapter 8.) –...
Page 255 Installing and Using Utilities 6-5 Tool menu (Redirection mode) If you want to operate this computer via the BIOS redirection (the console-less function), select this item. NOTE: If you operate this computer via the Remote KVM function, select the "Tool menu (Normal mode)". The menu's functions are the same as the "Tool menu (Normal mode)".
Page 256: Autorun Menu
6-6 Installing and Using Utilities Autorun Menu When the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD is inserted into the optical disk drive, Windows automatically launches the menu as shown below. This menu is used to, Read the User's Guide or the other documents, Update the server system (Windows drivers), and Install the management software.
Page 257: Parameter File Creator
Also, you can install the system with the same specification as before when re-installing the system. We recommend you to create [Parameter file] to setup the servers from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. When using a floppy disk, a USB floppy disk drive is required.
Page 258: Parameter File
IMPORTANT: Do not remove NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from drive during a parameter file creation. Start the OS. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive. The menu will appear. Right-click on the screen or left-click [Setup Windows]. The menu will appear.
Page 259 Installing and Using Utilities 6-9 Click [Parameter File Creator]. Parameter File Creator will appear.
Page 260 6-10 Installing and Using Utilities [Load Parameters] step is displayed. Select [Do not load parameters] from the menu, click [Next]. Select the installing Operating System. Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] or [Install the Windows (64bit editions)] from the menu, click [Next].
Page 261 Installing and Using Utilities 6-11 Enter the setting of a logical drive. [Enter RAID setting] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: At "The number of the total physical devices", Parameter File Creator displays upper limit that the RAID Controller can support.
Page 262 6-12 Installing and Using Utilities Specify the installing medium and the Windows system partition. [Specify medium / Partition] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. [Windows Server 2008] [Windows Server 2003]...
Page 263 If you select "Create a new partition" at "Windows system drive settings", the contents of the hard disk will be all deleted. If "Use existing partitions" is selected, NEC EXPRESSBUILDER installs the Operating System to the 1st partition (1st partition is deleted).
Page 264 6-14 Installing and Using Utilities Enter the user information and client license mode. [Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. [Windows Server 2008] [Windows Server 2003]...
Page 265 Installing and Using Utilities 6-15 IMPORTANT: Computer name and User name are required parameters. NOTE: Even if you do not input value into "Administrator password", "Confirm password", " " is displayed. Enter the setting of the network protocol. [Enter network protocol] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
Page 266 6-16 Installing and Using Utilities Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. [Enter domain account] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. Select the installing components. [Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next] [Windows Server 2008]...
Page 267 Installing and Using Utilities 6-17 [Windows Server 2003] Select the installing applications. [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. [Windows Server 2008]...
Page 268 6-18 Installing and Using Utilities [Windows Server 2003] Save the parameters. [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the parameters, set the free formatted floppy disk. Select [Save parameters], enter the file path of the parameters files into the text box and click [Next].
Page 269 Installing and Using Utilities 6-19 Saved to a floppy disk. Now [the floppy disk containing the parameters file] has been created. Click [Yes] to exit Parameter File Creator. NOTES: If you modify existing information file (parameter file), click "Load Parameters" at [Load Parameters] screen. Refer to help to modify information file.
Page 270: Functions And Features
6-20 Installing and Using Utilities NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO lets a system administrator manage remote servers across a network. NEC ESMPRO monitors server hardware and software configurations, failures, and performance. With log data collected by NEC ESMPRO, a system administrator can track long-term and short-term performance, monitor server usage, create graphs to record trends, and check server failure rates.
Page 271: Universal Raid Utility
Universal RAID Utility. Setup with Express Setup You can install Universal RAID Utility with Express Setup contained in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. When you start the Express Setup, a dialog to specify an application appears. Select...
Page 272: Manual Setup
Runtime component of the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1. Linux You need to run the setup.sh in the install image of Universal RAID Utility. There is the install image of Universal RAID Utility in the following directory of NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. /BBB/lnx/pp/uraidutl...
Page 273: Using Universal Raid Utility Via Network
Installing and Using Utilities 6-23 Using Universal RAID Utility via Network Universal RAID Utility doesn't have the function of management to computer installed RAID Controller via network. If you want to manage it via network, please use the function of remote console (ex.
Page 274: Nec Product Info Collection Utility
6-24 Installing and Using Utilities NEC PRODUCT INFO COLLECTION UTILITY The NEC Product Info Collection Utility is software installed in this server. Various information on the server can be collected at maintenance and the trouble, etc. This utility can be installed from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.
Page 275: Using Utility
Installing and Using Utilities 6-25 Using Utility Execute collect.exe in "System drive: \ezclct\stdclct" folder. The log folder is made in the above-mentioned folder, and various information on this device is stored in the data compressed file (zip form). Uninstallation Execute ez_uninst.bat in "System drive: \ezclct" folder.
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Page 277: Making Backup Copies
MAKING BACKUP COPIES NEC recommends you make backup copies of your valuable data stored in hard disk drives of the server on a regular basis. For backup storage devices suitable for the server and backup tools, consult with your service representative.
Page 278: Cleaning The Server
7-2 Maintenance CLEANING Clean the server on a regular basis to keep the server in a good shape. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-9 for details.
Page 279: Cleaning The Interior
Maintenance 7-3 Cleaning the Interior One of the most important items in a good maintenance program is regular and thorough cleaning of the interior of the server, especially around the mother board. Dust buildup inside the server can lead to several problems. As dust acts as a thermal insulator, a buildup can prevent proper system cooling.
Page 280: Cleaning The Keyboard/Mouse
7-4 Maintenance Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are all off-powered (the POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off), and then wipe the keyboard surface with a dry cloth. The mouse operation depends on the degree of smoothness of the internal ball rotation. To keep the mouse ball clean, use the mouse in a place with little dust.
Page 281: Cleaning Disc
Maintenance 7-5 Cleaning Disc A dusty disc or dust-accumulated tray causes the device to fail to read data correctly. Follow the procedure below to clean the tray and disc regularly: Make sure that the server is powered (the POWER/SLEEP LED is lit). Press the CD tray Open/Close button on the front of the optical disk drive.
Page 282: System Diagnostics
7-6 Maintenance SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server. Select [Tool menu] - [Test and diagnostics] in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to diagnose the system. Test Items The following items are tested in system diagnostics. Memory CPU cache memory...
Page 283: Startup And Exit Of System Diagnostics
Disconnect all the LAN cables from the server. Plug the power cord and power on the server. Use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD to start the system. Select [Tool menu (Normal mode)] when local console of the server is used for, or select [Tool menu (Redirection mode)] when remote console is used for.
Page 284 7-8 Maintenance Select [Test and diagnostics]. Select [End-User Mode] and the system diagnostics starts. The diagnostics will be completed in approximately three minutes. When the diagnostics is completed, the screen of the display changes as shown below: Diagnostics tool title Test window title TeDoLi (TEst &...
Page 285 Select <Reboot> in the [Enduser Menu] above. The server restarts and the system is started from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Exit the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, and remove the DVD from the optical disk drive. Power off the server and unplug the power cord from the receptacle.
Page 286: Notes On Using Power Control Feature
Refer to the User's Guide of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 or Online Help of NEC ESMPRO Manager for how to enable this feature.
Page 287 Maintenance 7-11 Notes on Using Windows Server 2008 The following event will be logged in Event Viewer if power control feature is used on Windows Server 2008. However, it is not the problem in operating the system, the event is logged because the P-State is controlled by the server side.
Page 288: Relocating/Storing The Server
7-12 Maintenance RELOCATING/STORING THE SERVER Follow the procedure below to relocate or store the server: WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-9 for details.
Page 289 Maintenance 7-13 Take a media out of the server, if any. Power off the server (the POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off). Unplug the power cord of the server from a power outlet. Remove all the cables from the server. Hold the server by its bottom to carry the server. IMPORTANT: Do not hold the front mask to lift the server.
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Page 291: Troubleshooting
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting If your server does not operate as expected, read this chapter before assuming a failure. NOTE: For provision against an unexpected failure, it is recommended to install the maintenance utility, NEC ESMPRO, to the server and client computers.
Page 292: System Viewers
SYSTEM VIEWERS Monitor the occurrence of fault by NEC ESMPRO during the system operation. Especially take note on whether any alert is reported to NEC ESMPRO Manager on the language PC. Check whether any alert is reported on NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Page 293: Inch Disk Model
Troubleshooting 8-3 LAMPS The following describes lamps on the server and their indications. See Chapter 2 for each location. 3.5-inch Disk Model LAN access lamp (2), green LAN access lamp (1), green STATUS lamp (green/amber) DISK ACCESS lamp (green/amber) POWER/SLEEP lamp, green DISK lamps FRONT...
Page 294 8-4 Troubleshooting 2.5-inch Disk Model LAN access lamp (2), green LAN access lamp (1), green STATUS lamp (green/amber) DISK ACCESS lamp (green/amber) POWER/SLEEP lamp, green DISK lamps FRONT...
Page 295 Troubleshooting 8-5 With Redundant Power Supply Installed (3.5-inch/2.5-inch Disk Model) 100/10 lamp LINK/ACT lamp LINK/ACT lamp 1000/100/10 lamp 1000/100/10 lamp LINK/ACT lamp REAR...
Page 296 8-6 Troubleshooting With Non-Redundant Power Supply Installed (3.5-inch Disk Model) 100/10 lamp LINK/ACT lamp LINK/ACT lamp 1000/100/10 lamp 1000/100/10 lamp LINK/ACT lamp REAR...
Page 297: Status Lamp
The table below explains the STATUS lamp indication, the meanings, and the procedures. NOTES: If NEC ESMPRO is installed, you can confirm the cause of a failure by referring to the error log. If shutdown processing can be performed through the operating system when you want to restart the system after turning the power off, restart the system by performing shutdown processing.
Page 298 8-8 Troubleshooting STATUS lamp Description Procedure indication On (green) The server is operating normally. – Flashing The server is operating with the Identify the device in degraded state (green) memory in degraded state. by using the BIOS setup utility "SETUP," and replace it as soon as A correctable memory error has possible.
Page 299: Disk Access Lamp
Troubleshooting 8-9 DISK Access Lamp The DISK access lamp lights in green every time any of internal hard disk drive is accessed. The access lamp for the optical disk drive lights when access is made to a media in the drive. The lamp turns amber when one of the internal hard disk drives fails.
Page 300: Hard Disk Drive Lamp
8-10 Troubleshooting Hard Disk Drive Lamp 3.5-inch disk model: Up to four SATA/SAS hot-plug hard disk drives can be installed in factory-installed 3.5- inch HDD cage. 2.5-inch disk model: Up to eight SAS/SATA hot-plug hard disk drives can be installed in factory-installed 2.5- inch HDD cage.
Page 301 Troubleshooting 8-11 The DISK lamp indicates the drive status as follows. Lighting green The hard disk drive is installed and powered on. Blinking green Indicates that the hard disk drive is accessed. Lighting amber Indicates that the installed hard disk drive is defected. NOTE: While hard disk drives are in the RAID System configuration (RAID1, RAID5, RAID6, RAID10, or RAID50), a single failed hard...
Page 302: Error Messages
8-12 Troubleshooting ERROR MESSAGES If an error occurs in the server, an error message appears on the display unit connected to the server. Error Messages after Power-on Powering on the server automatically starts the self-diagnostic program, POST (Power On Self- Test).
Page 303: Post Error Messages
Troubleshooting 8-13 POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. The following table lists error codes, error messages, and actions to take. IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before consulting with your service representative.
Page 304 8-14 Troubleshooting Error Error message Recommended Action code 02D1 System Memory exceeds the CPU's caching Contact your service representative. limit. 02F4 EISA CMOS not write able. 02F5 DMA Test Failed. 02F6 Software NMI Failed. 02F7 Fail-safe Timer NMI Failed. 0611 IDE configuration changed Check IDE configuration.
Page 305 Troubleshooting 8-15 Error Error message Recommended Action code 0B71 System Temperature out of the range. Contact your service representative to replace the fan. 0B74 The error occurred during voltage sensor Contact your service representative. reading. 0B75 System voltage out of the range. 0B80 BMC Memory Test Failed.
Page 306 Storage Controller in slot n (n: slot number) expansion ROM by using the BIOS SETUP utility (see Chapter 4). H/W Configuration of BMC is corrupted. Use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to configure the remote management card !! Update BMC F/W Configuration by (see Chapter 6).
Page 307: Messages Displayed By Raid Controller During Post
Troubleshooting 8-17 Messages displayed by RAID Controller during POST On-screen message Action Memory/battery problems were detected. Contact your service representative. The adapter has recovered, but cached data was lost. Press any key to continue, or 'C' to load the configuration utility. Firmware version inconsistency was Contact your service representative.
Page 308 8-18 Troubleshooting On-screen message Action Your VDs that are configured for write-back <When battery is not used> are temporarily running in write-through Ignore this message. mode. This is caused by the battery being charged, <When battery is used> missing, or bad. Run WebBIOS or Universal RAID Utility to check if Please allow battery to charge for 24 hours battery is detected.
Page 309 Troubleshooting 8-19 On-screen message Action The cache contains dirty data, but some Check if cable, hard disk drives, and upgrade kit are VDs are missing or will go offline, so the connected properly. If the same error persists, cached data can not be written to disk. If this contact your service representative.
Page 310 8-20 Troubleshooting On-screen message Action Single-bit overflow ECC errors were Contact your service representative to replace the detected during the previous boot of the RAID controller. controller. DIMM on the controller needs replacement. If you continue, data corruption can occur. Press 'X' to continue or else power off the system and replace the DIMM module and reboot.
Page 311: Beep Codes
Troubleshooting 8-21 Beep Codes If an error occurs during the POST, the server beeps, indicating the type of error. Each number indicates the number of short beeps, and a hyphen indicates a pause. For example, the beep interval 1-3-1-1 indicates 1 beep, pause, 3 beeps, pause, 1 beep, pause, and 1 beep notifying that the DRAM refresh test error occurred.
Page 312: Error Messages On Virtual Lcd
8-22 Troubleshooting Error Messages on Virtual LCD NEC EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 (Remote Management Controller) on your server board allows you to monitor the server status on the Web browser. Example: Status indicators Virtual LCD POWER ON Message send from BIOS...
Page 313 Troubleshooting 8-23 On-screen message Description Action BB Temp 2 Alm 00 A low temperature warning is detected. Fan may be faulty or clogged with dust. BB Temp 2 Alm 02 A low temperature alarm is detected. Contact your service BB Temp 2 Alm 07 A high temperature warning is detected.
Page 314: Solving Problems
If the server still fails to operate successfully after solving your problem, take a note on the on- screen message and contact your service representative. Problems with NEC Express Server No screen display appears and beep occurs: Is the DIMM board installed securely? Check whether the DIMM board is inserted into the mating connector securely.
Page 315 Troubleshooting 8-25 POST fails to complete: Is the DIMM board installed? Check the installation location of DIMMs (see Chapter 9). → Is the memory size large? The memory check may take a few seconds if the memory size is large. Wait for a →...
Page 316 8-26 Troubleshooting The keyboard or mouse fails to operate: Is the cable properly connected? Make sure that the cable is connected to the correct connector on the rear of the → server. The keyboard or mouse does not operate if it is connected when the server is →...
Page 317 → Fail to access the (internal or external) SCSI devices: Is the SCSI device applicable to the server? Operation of any SCSI device that is not authorized by NEC is not guaranteed. → Is the cable connection changed? See Chapter 10 for cable connection.
Page 318 8-28 Troubleshooting Event logs in using Intel Network adapter teaming Event Type: Warning Event Source: iANSMiniport Event Category: None Event ID: Description: Adapter link down:Intel(R) ---- Event Type: Warning Event Source: iANSMiniport Event Category: None Event ID: Description: Intel(R) ---- has been deactivated from the team. Event Type: Error Event Source:...
Page 319: Problems With Windows
Troubleshooting 8-29 Problems with Windows The following system events are logged when Windows Server 2008 is installed: Event ID: Source: Microsoft-Windows-Time-Service Level: Warning Description: NtpClient was unable to set a manual peer to use as a time source because of DNS resolution error on 'time.windows.com,0x9'. NtpClient will try again in 15 minutes and double the reattempt interval thereafter.
Page 320 8-30 Troubleshooting The following application events are logged when Windows Server 2008 is installed: Event ID: Source: Microsoft-Windows-WMI Level: Warning Description: A provider, Ncs2, has been registered in the Windows Management Instrumentation namespace Root\cimv2 to use the LocalSystem account. This account is privileged and the provider may cause a security violation if it does not correctly impersonate user requests.
Page 321 Troubleshooting 8-31 The following application events are logged when Windows Server 2008 is installed: Event ID: 1021 Source: Microsoft-Windows-Security-Licensing-SLC Level: Warning Description: SLUINotify service has failed to start. hr=0x80070424 Event ID: 1534 Source: Microsoft-Windows-User Profiles Service Level: Warning Description: Profile notification of event Create for component {56EA1054-1959-467f- BE3B-A2A787C4B6EA} failed, error code is -2147023591.
Page 322 R2, above-shown event log will be registered. For more details, refer to "Enabling Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Hardware Management" on the following site. [NEC Express5800 Web Site] http://www.nec.co.jp/express/download/W2K3_R2 The system displays the message below and fails to log on:...
Page 323 Did you update the system? Installing a network drive after installation of the OS may cause unstable → operation. Use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD to update the system. (See Chapter 6.) The system does not restart automatically when a stop error occurs, though the system is adjusted to automatically restarting: When the system does not restart automatically, restart it manually.
Page 324 8-34 Troubleshooting Cannot turn the power OFF at the blue screen: If you want to turn off the power at the blue screen, execute forced shutdown → (forced shutdown: continue to press POWER/SLEEP switch for 4 seconds). The power will not be turned off if you press the switch for less than 3 seconds. The PXE boot (network boot) fails or the server is not found on the network: Is the cable connected properly? Connect the proper cable to the network port on the rear of the Express server.
Page 325 Troubleshooting 8-35 Power ON/OFF (Wake On LAN) feature does not work: Immediately after the AC power is turned on, the Remote Power ON/OFF feature → (Wake ON LAN) is disabled. Start Windows 2003 once, provide settings as shown below, then shutdown the system. After restart, the Remote Power On/Off feature is available unless the AC power is turned off.
Page 326: Problems With Raid System Configuration
8-36 Troubleshooting Problems with RAID System Configuration Fail to install the OS: Did you create virtual disk? Create virtual disks by using WebBIOS. → Fail to start the OS: Is RAID controller inserted firmly straight into the PCI slot? Install the RAID controller properly. →...
Page 327 Troubleshooting 8-37 Cannot set Write-Back for cache mode: The current cache mode of RAID controller is displayed on [Virtual Disks] - → [Properties] - [Policies] - "Write". If additional battery is faulty, is not connected, or insufficiently charged, the cache mode is changed to "WThru (Write Through)" even if you specify "WBack (Write Back)".
Page 328 8-38 Troubleshooting Event ID317: The following message may be registered in RAID log in Universal RAID Utility and OS log (Event Log or Windows, syslog of Linux). Source: Raidsrv Event ID: 317 (8000013D) Type: Warning Description: <RU0317>[CTRL: %1 PD:%2(%3) %4 %5] An error of warning level occurred on physical device.
Page 329 Troubleshooting 8-39 Event ID508: When the RAID controller has additional battery (N8103-123 or N8103-124), the following message is registered in RAID log in Universal RAID Utility and OS log (Event Log or Windows, syslog of Linux). Source: Raidsrv Event ID: 508 (800001FC) Type: Warning...
Page 330: Problems With Nec Expressbuilder
8-40 Troubleshooting Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER When the server is not booted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, check the following: Did you set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the server? If you do not set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the →...
Page 331: Problems With Express Setup
Troubleshooting 8-41 Problems with Express Setup Following message appeared when you tried to install Express Setup to the hard disk drive that has smaller capacity than the specified partition size: The creating of the partition was failed. The process can not be continued. The process was stopped. O K ...
Page 332 8-42 Troubleshooting Product key was not asked: Case of Windows Server 2008 If you install using BackUp DVD-ROM, product key is not required. → If you install using the DVD-ROM other than BackUp DVD-ROM, product key screen is displayed twice, at "during OS installation" and "before [MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS] dialog, which displayed after OS installation".
Page 333: Problems With Parameter File Creator
Troubleshooting 8-43 Problems with Parameter File Creator Fail to start Parameter File Creator: Parameter File Creator requires to run by "Microsoft® HTML Application host". If Parameter File Creator does not start, associate the file type with "Microsoft® → HTML Application host" via following process. 1) Click [Run] on Start menu.
Page 334: Problems With Raid System Configuration
8-44 Troubleshooting Problems with RAID System Configuration Check the following if the server configuring a RAID System does not operate properly or a utility does not operate correctly. If a relevant item is found, follow the processing method. Fail to install the OS: Is the RAID Controller configured? Provide proper configuration for the RAID Controller by using the LSI Software →...
Page 335 Troubleshooting 8-45 A hard disk drive fails: Contact your service representative. → Cannot enter Hibernation: If you use LSI Embedded MegaRAID, system may not enter hibernation with → heavy I/O. Cannot enter standby: If you use LSI Embedded MegaRAID, system may not enter standby with →...
Page 336: Problems With Autorun Menu
8-46 Troubleshooting Problems with Autorun Menu Cannot read documents: Do you have Adobe Reader installed correctly in your system? Some documents are supplied with PDF format. To read the document of PDF → format, Adobe Reader is required in your system. Is the operating system Windows XP SP2 (or later)? With Windows XP SP2 (or later), the following information may appear in →...
Page 337: Collecting Event Log
Troubleshooting 8-47 Collecting Event Log This section describes on how to collect the log of various events that occurred on the server. IMPORTANT: If STOP error, system error, or stall occurred, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. Click [Management Tool] → [EventViewer] from the Control Panel. Select the type of the log to collect.
Page 338: Collect Configuration Information
8-48 Troubleshooting Collect Configuration Information This section describes on how to collect the information on hardware configuration and inside specification. In order to collect information, "Diagnostic Program" is used. IMPORTANT: If STOP error, system error, or stall occurred, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. Point to [Settings] in Start menu, and click [Control Panel].
Page 339: Recovery For Windows System
Troubleshooting 8-49 RECOVERY FOR Windows SYSTEM If any file necessary for running the OS is damaged, use the following procedures to recover the system. IMPORTANT: After recovering the system, see "Updating the System" in Chapter 5 and be sure to update the system. Also, you need to update all the drivers after the system update.
Page 340: Starting Maintenance Tools
The Maintenance Tools is started according to the following procedure. Turn on peripheral devices and the server in this order. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD supplied with your server into the optical disk drive of your server. Press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot the server from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 341 Troubleshooting 8-51 IMPORTANT: An initial selection of the menu is "Japanese". "Japanese" starts by the automatic operation when the operation is not done for five seconds after the Language selection menu is displayed. "English" is selected. The tool menu is displayed. When you use a local console When you use a remote console Each tool is selected, and it starts.
Page 342: Function Of Maintenance Tools
The Off-line Maintenance Utility is started in Maintenance Utility. The Off-line Maintenance Utility is an OS-independent maintenance program. When you are unable to start the OS-dependent NEC ESMPRO to troubleshoot a problem, the Off-line Maintenance Utility can be used. IMPORTANT: The Off-line Maintenance Utility is intended for use of your service representative.
Page 343 BIOS/FW Updating This menu allows you to update the software module such as BIOS and firmware of the server by using the update disk (3.5-inch floppy disk) that is distributed from NEC customer service representative. After restarting the system, an update program is started automatically from floppy disk, and the various BIOS and firmware programs are updated.
Page 344: Maintenance Tools With Remote Console
IMPORTANT: Do not change the boot device order in BOOT menu in BIOS SETUP. NEC EXPRESSBUILDER cannot be used if the DVD- ROM drive is not the first device to launch the system. Use the standard LAN port for LAN connection.
Page 345 Troubleshooting 8-55 NOTE: The following items of BIOS setup information will be set as shown below. LAN Controller: [Enabled] Serial Port A: [Enabled] Base I/O Address: [3F8] Interrupt: [IRQ 4] Serial Port B: [Enabled] Base I/O Address: [2F8] Interrupt: [IRQ 3] BIOS Redirection Port: [Serial Port B] Baud Rate:...
Page 346: Resetting The Server
8-56 Troubleshooting RESETTING THE SERVER If the server halts before starting the OS, press and hold Ctrl and Alt and press Delete. This restarts the server. IMPORTANT: Resetting the server clears the DIMM memory and the data in process. To reset the server when it is not frozen, make sure that no processing is in progress.
Page 347: Upgrading Your Server
Use the options and cables approved by NEC. You will be charged by any repair of a malfunction, fault, or defect occurring in a server in which one or more component not approved by NEC are used.
Page 348: Safety Notes
9-2 Upgrading Your Server SAFETY NOTES Observe the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely and properly. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-9 for details.
Page 349: Static Precautions
Upgrading Your Server 9-3 STATIC PRECAUTIONS An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and other components. Electronic device can be easily damaged by static electricity. To prevent damage, observe the following information. Wear a wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove). Wear a wrist strap on your wrist.
Page 350: Preparing For Installation And Removal
9-4 Upgrading Your Server PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Prepare the installation or removal of a component depending on the following procedure: Shutdown the OS or press the POWER/SLEEP switch to turn off the power of the server. (The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off.) Pull out the power cord from the AC inlet on the server.
Page 351: Installation Or Removal Procedure
Upgrading Your Server 9-5 INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL PROCEDURE Install or remove a component from the server in the following procedure. Left Side Cover The left side cover should be removed to access to built-in devices in the server. Removal Remove the left side cover in the following procedure. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal"...
Page 352 9-6 Upgrading Your Server Lay the server slowly and gently so that its right cover faces the floor. Remove the two screws from the rear of the server. Screws Hold the left side cover securely and move it toward the rear of the server, then remove it.
Page 353 Upgrading Your Server 9-7 Installation The side cover can be installed in the reverse procedure of the removal. Make sure that the hooks on the side cover are inserted into the frame holes of the server certainly. When you install the cover by sliding the cover toward the front of the server, also make sure that the hooks on the front side are engaged with the frame of the server.
Page 354: Front Mask
9-8 Upgrading Your Server Front Mask The front mask must be removed to install or remove the hard disk drive and 5.25-inch device. Removal Follow the procedure below to remove the front mask. Open the front mask. With the front mask being open, slide the front mask upward to remove it.
Page 355 Upgrading Your Server 9-9 Installation The front mask can be installed in the reverse order of the removal. Insert the two tabs of the front mask into the frame holes on the front of the server. Close the front mask.
Page 356: Inch Hard Disk Drive (3.5-Inch Disk Model)
The hard disk drive bay may contain up to four hard disk drives. IMPORTANT: Use the hard disk drives authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party hard disk drive may cause a failure of the server as well as the hard disk drive.
Page 357 After the hard disk drive is fully inserted into the cage, close the lever to fix the drive. (A click occurs when it is locked.) IMPORTANT: Use the hard disk drive that is authorized by NEC. Consult with your service representative for available hard disk drive.
Page 358 9-12 Upgrading Your Server NOTES: Make sure of the orientation of the hard disk drive tray before inserting it into the cage according to the figure shown above. Also make sure that the hooks of the hard disk drive are engaged with the frame of the HDD cage.
Page 359 Upgrading Your Server 9-13 Removal Follow the procedure as described below to remove 3.5-inch hard disk drives. IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g., customers' information or companies' management information) on the removed hard disk drive to any third parties.
Page 360: Inch Hard Disk Drive (2.5-Inch Disk Model)
The 2.5-inch hard disk drive bay may contain up to eight hard disk drives. IMPORTANT: Use the hard disk drives authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party hard disk drive may cause a failure of the server as well as the hard disk drive. Purchase hard disk drives of the following models: –...
Page 361 After the hard disk drive is fully inserted into the cage, close the lever to fix the drive. (A click occurs when it is locked.) IMPORTANT: Use the hard disk drive that is authorized by NEC. Consult with your service representative for available hard disk drive. NOTES: Make sure of the orientation of the hard disk drive tray before inserting it into the cage.
Page 362 9-16 Upgrading Your Server Removal Follow the procedure as described below to remove 2.5-inch hard disk drives. IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g., customers' information or companies' management information) on the removed hard disk drive to any third parties.
Page 363: Use Of Internal Hard Disk Drives In The Raid System
Upgrading Your Server 9-17 Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System This section describes how to use hard disk drives installed in the drive bays in the RAID System. IMPORTANT: Making hard disk drives in the RAID System or changing the RAID level initializes hard disk drives.
Page 364 9-18 Upgrading Your Server 3.5-inch Disk Model You can build a RAID System by using the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) or optional RAID Controller (N8103-115/116A/117A/118A). Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) RAID Controller is factory embedded in your mother board. Setting RAID configuration jumper switch allows internal hard disk drives to be recognized as RAID drives.
Page 365 Upgrading Your Server 9-19 Optional RAID Controller (N8103-115/116A/117A/118A) Your server can include the optional RAID Controller (N8103-115/116A/117A/118A). The optional RAID Controller can control the internal hard disk drives (or external hard disk drives with N8103- 115) as the RAID System. To use the hard disk drives in a RAID System, reconnect the hard disk drive interface cable on the mother board.
Page 366 9-20 Upgrading Your Server Jumper Setting of HDD Cage To use the Onboard SATA controller, change setting of jumper switch JP5 on HDD cage, as shown in the figure below. HDD cage Removal Remove the optional RAID Controller in reverse order of the installation steps.
Page 367: Standard Configuration
Upgrading Your Server 9-21 2.5-inch Disk Model To build a RAID System, use the Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116A). The hard disk drive bays are connected to the Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116A) at the factory. Standard Configuration Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116A) Use WebBIOS to configure the RAID System.
Page 368 You can start the utility during execution of POST that automatically starts immediately after you turn on the server power switch. For details, see the document in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD provided with the server. (The utility varies depending on the RAID Controller.) For details on the data transfer rate, RAID, and RAID System configuration, see the...
Page 369: Hot-Swap Power Supply Unit
Upgrading Your Server 9-23 Hot-Swap Power Supply Unit Install or remove a hot-swap power supply unit in the following procedure. Installation Take the following steps to install the hot-swap power supply unit. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover.
Page 370 9-24 Upgrading Your Server Insert the hot-swap power supply unit into the chassis. While holding the green lever, and push the hot-swap power supply into the chassis.
Page 371 Upgrading Your Server 9-25 Release the green lever. The hot-swap power supply unit is locked when the lever is released. Removal The hot-swap power supply unit can be removed in the reverse order of the installation.
Page 372: Pci Board
9-26 Upgrading Your Server PCI Board The server is equipped with five slots for installing PCI boards. IMPORTANT: Any PCI board is easily affected by static electricity. Handle a PCI board after making your body contact with a metallic frame section of the server to discharge the static electricity on your body.
Page 373 Upgrading Your Server 9-27 Slots to install the PCI board 3.5-inch disk model Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot (Bus A) (Bus B) (Bus C) (Bus D) (Bus E) (Bus F) Product name PCIe PCIe PCIe PCIe PCIe PCI #6 2.0 #1 2.0 #2 2.0 #3...
Page 374 9-28 Upgrading Your Server 2.5-inch disk model Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot (Bus A) (Bus B) (Bus C) (Bus D) (Bus E) (Bus F) Product name PCIe PCIe PCIe PCIe PCIe PCI #6 2.0 #1 2.0 #2 2.0 #3 2.0 #4 32 bit/ PCI slot capability...
Page 375 Upgrading Your Server 9-29 Onboard LAN Controller Considerations It is possible to configure the Teaming feature of AFT (Adapter Fault Tolerance)/ALB (Adaptive Load Balancing) with the onboard LAN controllers. But it is impossible to configure the Teaming function of the same AFT/ALB with the onboard network controller and an optional LAN board. Installation Install the board to be connected to the PCI board slot depending in the following procedure.
Page 376 9-30 Upgrading Your Server Make the component side of the board face the bottom of the server, put the rear panel of the board on the frame spring securely, and push the board so that the board connection port is certainly connected to the slot. For a long-sized board, align the board with the groove of the guide rail on the front of the server and then connect the board to the slot.
Page 377 Upgrading Your Server 9-31 Setting after installation Depending on the type of the installed board, some settings of the server must be modified by using the proper utility (such as the BIOS Setup Utility or the setup utility provided with the board) after the installation.
Page 378: Additional Battery Unit For Raid Controller
9-32 Upgrading Your Server Additional Battery Unit for RAID Controller Take the following steps to install an additional battery to RAID Controller (N8104- 115/116A/117A/118A). Installation See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover, and open the front mask. Remove the RAID Controller, and install the battery connection board that comes with additional battery to the RAID Controller.
Page 379 Upgrading Your Server 9-33 Install the RAID Controller. See the installation procedure of PCI board for how to install the RAID Controller. Pass the cable through the hole under the PCI cooling fan to front side of the chassis. Connect the cable to additional battery. Make sure the markings on connector and that on the cable.
Page 380 9-34 Upgrading Your Server Remove a single screw from additional battery to remove the bracket. Install the additional battery to the bracket that has been removed in Step 8. Secure the battery to the bracket with three screws provided with the additional battery.
Page 381 Upgrading Your Server 9-35 Secure the bracket to the additional battery box with a single screw. Install the left side cover. Close the front mask. Removal The additional battery can be removed in the reverse order of the installation.
Page 382: Dimm
9-36 Upgrading Your Server DIMM Install the additional DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) to the DIMM sockets on the mother board. The mother board is provided with 12 DIMM board slots. CPU1_DIMM #3 CPU1_DIMM #6 CPU1_DIMM #2 CPU1_DIMM #5 CPU1_DIMM #1 CPU1_DIMM #4 CPU2_DIMM #4 CPU2_DIMM #1...
Page 383 DIMM directly on the desk. For static notes, see the section "Anti- static Measures" described earlier. Make sure to use the DIMM authorized by NEC. Installing a third- party DIMM may cause a failure of the DIMM as well as the server.
Page 384: Installation Order
Alternately install DIMMs starting from the smallest slot number of each CPU. Install DIMMs of the largest capacity starting from the smallest slot number. IMPORTANT: In 2-CPU configuration, the actual installation location differs from the indication on NEC ESMPRO as shown below. 1-CPU configuration: Installed slot Indication on NEC ESMPRO...
Page 385 Upgrading Your Server 9-39 1-CPU 2-CPU REAR FRONT configuration configuration 11th 10th 12th IMPORTANT: If CPU2 is not installed, CPU2_DIMM1 through CPU2_DIMM6 are not available. Install DIMMs of the largest capacity starting from the smallest slot number. NOTES: Your server supports Memory RAS feature (memory mirroring and LockStep features).
Page 386: Memory Clock
9-40 Upgrading Your Server Memory Clock Memory clock speed depends on CPU model and whether the additional 8GB memory board is installed or not. Xeon E5502/E5504 Always operates at 800MHz regardless of DIMM type. Xeon E5520/X5550/X5570 Operates at 800MHz when the following conditions are satisfied. In other cases, operates at 1066MHz.
Page 387 Upgrading Your Server 9-41 Installation Install a DIMM in the following procedure. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover. Remove a single screw from the duct cover to remove the cover. Open the levers at the both ends of the socket for the DIMM to be installed.
Page 388 9-42 Upgrading Your Server Close the levers securely. Install the duct cover you have removed, and secure it with a setscrew. Install the left side cover you have removed. Turn on the power of the server. Make sure that no error message appears in the POST. If POST displays an error message, take a note on the message and see the POST error messages listed in Chapter 8.
Page 389 NOTE: To remove the defected DIMM, check the error message appearing in POST or NEC ESMPRO to identify the DIMM socket in which the defected DIMM is installed. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare.
Page 390: Using The Memory Ras Features
9-44 Upgrading Your Server Using the Memory RAS Features The server has RAS feature including "Standard memory configuration (x4 SDDC ECC memory), "Memory mirroring feature", and "LockStep (x8 SDDC ECC memory) feature. SDDC (Single Device Correction) allows automatic correction of memory error (multi-bit error). IMPORTANT: To use the memory mirroring and LockStep features, you need to install the additional DIMMs of the following models:...
Page 391: Memory Mirroring
Upgrading Your Server 9-45 Memory Mirroring The memory mirroring feature writes the same data into two groups of DIMMs corresponding with each other between memory channels (channels 0 and 1) to provide data redundancy. IMPORTANT: The memory mirroring feature uses channels 0 and 1. In memory mirroring configuration, the memory channel 2 of each CPU (CPU1-DIMM3/6, CPU2-DIMM3/6) is disabled.
Page 392 9-46 Upgrading Your Server Install memory devices in the following order: 1-CPU REAR FRONT configuration (Not installed) (Not installed) 1st pair 2nd pair 1st pair 2nd pair In 2-CPU configuration, install memory devices to the CPU2 DIMM slots in the same order as in 1-CPU configuration. The following mirroring cannot be configured: Memory mirroring within a specific memory channel Notes on Configuring Memory Mirroring...
Page 393 Upgrading Your Server 9-47 LockStep Feature (x8 SDDC) In LockStep feature, the DIMMs in two groups corresponding to two memory channels (channels 0 and 1) is multiplexed and operated in parallel to enable x8 SDDC (x8 Single Device Data Correction). With this feature, a single device can detect and correct one to eight-bit error. IMPORTANT: The LockStep feature uses channels 0 and 1.
Page 394 9-48 Upgrading Your Server The LockStep feature can be used under the following conditions: Install two DIMMs that operate in parallel in memory socket. All the installed DIMMs should have the same capacity. Run SETUP (see Chapter 4), change parameters appropriately in the menu selected as shown below, save the settings and exit from SETUP.
Page 395: Processor (Cpu)
Do not operate the system until confirming that the additionally installed CPU is in normal state. Make sure to use the CPU authorized by NEC. Installing a third- party CPU may cause a failure of the CPU as well as the mother board.
Page 396 9-50 Upgrading Your Server Installation Install a CPU in the following procedure. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover. Remove a setscrew from the duct cover, and remove the duct cover. Firmly hold the server with your both hands so that its left side faces upward, and bring it down slowly and gently.
Page 397 Upgrading Your Server 9-51 Lift the load plate. IMPORTANT: Do not touch the socket contacts. Remove the protective cover from the socket. IMPORTANT: Keep the protective cover for future use. Always mount the socket cover if the CPU is removed from the socket. Take out the new CPU and remove the protective cover.
Page 398 9-52 Upgrading Your Server Place the CPU on the socket slowly and carefully. Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers oriented as shown in the figure below. Notch Pin mark Pin mark NOTES: Align notches with the key on the socket. Lower the CPU straight down without tilting or sliding it in the socket.
Page 399 Upgrading Your Server 9-53 Bring down the lever to secure the CPU. Remove the protective cover from the heat sink.
Page 400 9-54 Upgrading Your Server Put the heat sink on CPU. Secure the heat sink with four screws. Temporarily tighten the four screws on cater corner, then tighten them securely after making sure that the heat sink has been seated.
Page 401 Upgrading Your Server 9-55 Make sure that the heat sink is level with the mother board. IMPORTANT: If the heat sink is not level, remove it, and then install it again. If the CPU is not positioned correctly, it causes the heat sink not to be level.
Page 402 9-56 Upgrading Your Server Removal To remove the CPU, prepare the removal referring to Steps 1 and 3 in the installation procedure and do the reverse procedure of steps 12 to 4. To remove the heat sink, slide it a little on the level and remove it (see "IMPORTANT"...
Page 403: File Device
Upgrading Your Server 9-57 File Device The server has two additional slots for backup devices including optical disk drive, MO drive, or magnetic tape drives. NOTE: If a SCSI device is installed, the optional SCSI controller board and internal SCSI cable are required. See Chapter 10 for details. Additional slot 2 5.25-inch...
Page 404 9-58 Upgrading Your Server Installation Install a file device in the following procedure. Explanations are for factory-installed file bay. Explanation specific for hard disk drive installing kit is also described. SCSI Device Provide the proper setting for the device. See the table below for the settings of the devices which can be installed in the device bay. Device Setting SCSI device...
Page 405 Upgrading Your Server 9-59 Secure the device to be installed to the rail with two screws provided with the device. Slowly insert the device into additional slot 1 with the release tabs on both sides of the file bay pushed. Push the file bay until a click occurs to lock it.
Page 406: Replacement Procedure
You may replace the factory-installed optical disk drive with an optional DVD SuperMULTI drive. IMPORTANT: Be sure to use the DVD SuperMULTI drive authorized by NEC. Replacement Procedure Take the following steps to install the optional DVD SuperMULTI drive. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare.
Page 407 Upgrading Your Server 9-61 Remove the rails and screws from the factory-installed optical disk drive. Then, install them to the optional DVD SuperMULTI drive. Slowly insert the optional DVD SuperMULTI drive back in its place with the release tabs on both sides of the drive pushed. Push the drive until a click occurs to lock it.
Page 408: Internal Usb Floppy Disk Drive
9-62 Upgrading Your Server Internal USB Floppy Disk Drive Your server can contain an internal USB floppy disk drive. Installation Follow steps below to install an internal USB floppy disk drive. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover and open the front mask.
Page 409 Upgrading Your Server 9-63 Secure the floppy disk drive to the server chassis with two screws that come with the drive. Close the front mask. Remove the left side cover. Disconnect the front fan cable from the connector for front cooling fan located on mother board.
Page 410 9-64 Upgrading Your Server Remove a screw from the front cooling fan, then remove the front cooling fan. Route the 4-pin connector side of USB interface cable around the internal USB floppy disk drive. See the figure below. NOTE: If any other USB device than the internal USB floppy disk drive has been installed in the server, use the interface cable for internal USB floppy disk drive stored in the chassis.
Page 411 Upgrading Your Server 9-65 Connect the 4-pin connector of the USB interface cable to the internal USB floppy disk drive. NOTE: Pay attention to orientation of the USB connector. The USB connector cannot be inserted reversely. Connect the other side (10-pin connector) of the USB interface cable that comes with the internal USB floppy disk drive to the connector for USB device located on mother board.
Page 412 9-66 Upgrading Your Server Install the front cooling fan and secure it with a screw, as before. Be sure to route the front cooling fan cable in the same way as before. Connect the front cooling fan cable to the connector for front cooling fan located on mother board.
Page 413: Additional Fans
Upgrading Your Server 9-67 Additional Fans Install or remove the additional fans in the following procedure. Installation Take the following steps to install the additional fans. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover. Remove a screw from the duct cover, and remove a duct cover.
Page 414 9-68 Upgrading Your Server Lift the fan, then disconnect the fan cable. Install the additional fan unit. Secure the fan bracket with two setscews removed in Step 4.
Page 415 Move the jumper pin for optional fan unit on mother board. Connect the two cooling fan cables (for optional fan unit) to the connectors on mother board. Take care to connect the cable to the proper connector. Otherwise, NEC ESMPRO will fail to monitor the server.
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Page 417: Internal Cabling Diagrams
Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams Internal cable connections of the server are shown below. NOTE: See Chapter 2 for detail connector locations on the mother board.
Page 418: Interface Cables
10-2 Internal Cabling Diagrams INTERFACE CABLES This section describes the connections of the interface cables. Addition of Hard Disk Drive The connection required when a hard disk drive is added is described below. 3.5-inch Disk Model No additional cable is required to install the hard disk drives. Fill the drive bay with the hard disk drives from the bottom to top bay.
Page 419 Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-3 3.5-inch Disk Model with RAID Controller Installed No additional cable is required to install the hard disk drives. Fill the drive bay with the hard disk drives from the bottom to top bay. Power supply 5.25-inch device bay Mother board Optical disk drive...
Page 420 10-4 Internal Cabling Diagrams 2.5-inch Disk Model Fill the drive bay with the hard disk drives from the right to left bay. Power supply 5.25-inch device bay Eighth hard disk drive Seventh hard disk drive Optical disk drive Mother board Sixth hard disk drive Fifth hard disk drive Fourth hard disk drive...
Page 421: Connection Of 5.25-Inch Device
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-5 Connection of 5.25-inch Device The 5.25-inch device bay can be equipped with a SCSI device or SATA device. Installation of SCSI Device The SCSI controller and the SCSI cable used for the connection is sold separately. If the SCSI cable sold separately (K410-68A(00)) has the connector for terminating the SCSI connection, set the termination setting of the 5.25-inch device to off.
Page 422 10-6 Internal Cabling Diagrams 2.5-inch Disk Model Power Terminator supply 5.25-inch Eighth hard disk drive SCSI device device bay Seventh hard disk drive Sixth hard disk drive Optical disk drive Mother board Fifth hard disk drive Fourth hard disk drive Third hard disk drive Second hard disk drive First hard disk drive...
Page 423: Power Cables
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-7 POWER CABLES An example of the power cable connection is shown in the figure below. The server only uses the power cables shown here. 3.5-inch Disk Model (with factory-installed power supply unit) Power P5 or P4 When SATA device supply is installed...
Page 424 10-8 Internal Cabling Diagrams 2.5-inch Disk Model Power Option device P6 or P4 When SATA device supply is installed Option device P7 or P5 Optical disk drive P11 and P12 Mother board Power cable...
Page 425: Specifications
Appendix A Specifications 3.5-inch Disk Model NEC Express5800/T120a-E Item N8100-1531F N8100-1532F N8100-1533F Type Dual-core Intel Quad-core Intel Quad-core Intel Xeon processor Xeon processor Xeon processor E5502 E5520 X5550 Clock 1.86 GHz 2.26 GHz 2.66 GHz Cache Standard Maximum Chipset Intel 5520...
Page 426 A-2 Specifications NEC Express5800/T120a-E Item N8100-1531F N8100-1532F N8100-1533F External dimensions (mm) 205 (width) × 450 (height) × 599 (depth) Weight (Max.) 20 kg (26 kg) Power supply 100 to 120 VAC ±10%, 200 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz ±1 Hz...
Page 427 Specifications A-3 2.5-inch Disk Model NEC Express5800/T120a-E Item N8100-1566F N8100-1567F N8100-1568F Type Dual-core Intel Quad-core Intel Quad-core Intel Xeon processor Xeon processor Xeon processor E5502 E5520 X5550 Clock 1.86 GHz 2.26 GHz 2.66 GHz Cache Standard Maximum Chipset Intel 5520...
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Page 429: Other Precautions
HUB. Server Management Software The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD that comes with the server contains the NEC ESMPRO utility. NEC recommends that you should install the NEC ESMPRO for effective use of the reliability enhancement features of the server. Floppy Disk The following describes use of the floppy disk.
Page 430 B-2 Other Precautions Notes on use The floppy disk is an important data storage media with delicate structure and requires care. Keep the following notes in mind to use it: Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive gently as far as it goes. Attach the label to the correct position.
Page 431 The floppy disk is a very delicate storage media. Dust or thermal changes, as well as operator's misconduct or sever failures, may cause loss of data. To avoid loss of data, NEC recommends that you should make a back-up copy of your valuable data on a regular...
Page 432: Tape Media
Three-generation data management NEC recommends that you should employ three-generation data management for data storage. Three-generation data management uses three cartridge tapes: A, B, and C. You save data to tape A on the first day, tape B on the second day, tape C on the third day, tape A on the forth day, and so on.
Page 433: Keyboard
Other Precautions B-5 This enables you, for example, to use tape B to restore the data when tape C makes a read error. Also when both tapes B and C make a read error, you can restore your valuable data by using the data stored in tape A.
Page 434: Mouse
B-6 Other Precautions Mouse Like the keyboard, the mouse is a device to instruct your computer. Many OS's and application software require the mouse for operation. NOTE: Functions assigned to the mouse buttons vary depending on the software. For details, refer to the manual provided with the software.
Page 435: Interrupt Request
Appendix C The factory-set interrupt requests are listed below. Find an appropriate one to install an optional device. Interrupt Request The factory-set IRQs are assigned as follows: Peripheral Device (Controller) System timer – – COM2 serial port COM1 serial port SM Bus Real-time clock ACPI Compliant System...
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Page 437: Installing Windows Server 2008
NOTICE Read the following notes or information before installing the Windows Server 2008. Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your server supports the following optional boards; NOTE: If you want to install the other boards by using a driver floppy disk ("OEM-Disk for Mass storage device"), except ones listed below,...
Page 438: Installing Service Pack
D-2 Installing Windows Server 2008 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack. Windows Server 2008 – OS installation media (No Service Pack) Installing Service Pack You can install the Service Pack on the server.
Page 439: About The System Partition Size
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-3 About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula. When the system is Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition: Required partition size = size required to install OS + paging file size + dump file size + application size Size required to install OS = 11,600MB (Full Installation) = 4,100MB (Server Core Installation)
Page 440 D-4 Installing Windows Server 2008 When the system is Windows Server 2008 32-bit (x86) Edition Required partition size = size required to install OS + paging file size + dump file size + application size Size required to install OS = 6,300MB (Full Installation) = 2,200MB (Server Core Installation) Paging file size (recommended) = Installed memory size x 1.5...
Page 441: Preparations For Installation
It does not need, except for using Onboard RAID controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID). NOTE: If you have already "Windows Server 2008 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER" for NEC Express5800 server in which you are going to install Windows Server 2008, you do not need to create it again.
Page 442 If you have only NEC Express5800 server to create Windows Server 2008 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2008 can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later. Follow the steps below.
Page 443 Follow the steps below. Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. Start the Operating System. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. The Menu will appear. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Click [Create drive disk] and select [OEM-Disk for Windows Server 2008].
Page 444: Windows Server 2008 Clean Installation
IMPORTANT: To install Windows Server 2008, you may need to update BIOS. To check if your system needs a BIOS update, go to: http://www.nec.com/express/. Insert the Windows Server 2008 DVD-ROM into your DVD-ROM drive. NOTE: When You use "Onboard RAID controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID)", "Windows Server 2008 OEM-Disk for...
Page 445 Installing Windows Server 2008 D-9 Click the [Install now ] button. The installation starts. The following message is displayed. Load Driver A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing. If you have a driver for floppy disk, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive, please insert it now.
Page 446 D-10 Installing Windows Server 2008 Enter your product key, and then click [Next]. Select the edition of the Windows operating system that you purchased. Select [I have selected the edition of Windows that I purchased], and then click [Next]. You will see only possible editions that have been determined by Windows based on the key you entered in step 9.
Page 447 Installing Windows Server 2008 D-11 Read the license terms carefully. If you agree, select [I accept the license terms], and thenclick [Next]. Select the type of installation you want. [Custom (advanced)] is selected below. Select the disk where a partition will be created, and then click [Drive Option]. IMPORTANT: If the partition has already been created, go to step 16.
Page 448 When the following message appears, the installation starts automatically. NOTE: If the disk drive contains NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, you will be prompted to replace a media with that for OS installation. Insert the install media according to the on-screen message.
Page 449 Installing Windows Server 2008 D-13 Log on to the system. The steps vary depending on the edition you selected in step 10. If you have selected a full installation After a full installation of Windows Server 2008 is completed, the following dialog box will prompt you to set or change the password before you log on.
Page 450 D-14 Installing Windows Server 2008 On the [Initial Configuration Tasks] window, enter user information. If you have selected a Server Core installation After a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 is completed, press Ctrl + Alt + Del.
Page 451 Installing Windows Server 2008 D-15 Select [Other User]. Log on to the system as an administrator. You need not enter your password in this dialog box. Click the button. Before you log on, you will be prompted to change the password. Click [OK].
Page 452 D-16 Installing Windows Server 2008 Change the password, and then click the button. NOTE: Computer name and Administrator password that satisfy the next condition, are required. More than 6 characters Contains characters from three of the following categories (numbers, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and signs). When the following message appears, click [OK].
Page 453 IMPORTANT: To install Windows Server 2008, you may need to update BIOS. To check if your system needs a BIOS update, go to: http://www.nec.com/express/. Insert the Windows Server 2008 DVD-ROM into your DVD-ROM drive. Restart the system. To restart the system, press Ctrl + Alt + Del or turn off the system once, and then turn it on again.
Page 454 D-18 Installing Windows Server 2008 Click the [Install now] button. The installation starts. Enter your product key, and then click [Next].
Page 455 Installing Windows Server 2008 D-19 Select the edition of the Windows operating system that you purchased. Select [I have selected the edition of Windows that I purchased], and then click [Next]. You will see only possible editions that have been determined by Windows based on the key you entered in step 6.
Page 456 If the Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116A) or N8103-116A/117A/118A is used, Select [Load Driver], and then click [Browse]. The folder reference dialog box appears. Select a path to the folder in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, and then click [OK]. – Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition: <drive letter>:\010\win\winnt\oemfd\ws2008x64\fd1\megasas...
Page 457 When the following message appears, the installation starts automatically. NOTE: If the disk drive contains NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, you will be prompted to replace a media with that for OS installation. Insert the install media according to the on-screen message.
Page 458 D-22 Installing Windows Server 2008 Log on to the system. The steps vary depending on the edition you selected in step 7. If you have selected a full installation After a full installation of Windows Server 2008 is completed, the following dialog box will prompt you to set or change the password before you log on.
Page 459 Installing Windows Server 2008 D-23 On the [Initial Configuration Tasks] window, enter user information. If you have selected a Server Core installation After a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 is completed, press Ctrl + Alt + Del.
Page 460 D-24 Installing Windows Server 2008 Select [Other User]. Log on to the system as an administrator. You need not enter your password in this dialog box. Click the button. Before you log on, you will be prompted to change the password. Click [OK].
Page 461 Installing Windows Server 2008 D-25 Change the password, and then click the button. NOTE: Computer name and Administrator password that satisfy the next condition, are required. More than 6 characters Contains characters from three of the following categories (numbers, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and signs). When the following message appears, click [OK].
Page 462: Procedure For License Authentication
The system update is recommended. Application Process of "Updating the System" "Updating the System" applies the drivers necessary for NEC Express5800 Series. Log on to the system using an administrator account. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive.
Page 463 Installing Windows Server 2008 D-27 – If you have selected a Server Core installation 1) Execute the following command line from command prompt to specify the optical disk drive (e.g. D drive). cd /d d:\010\win\winnt\bin\oschk\ C:\Users\administrator>cd /d D:\010\win\winnt\bin\oschk 2) Type following command line and press Enter. oschk.bat D:\010\win\winnt\bin\oschk>oschk.bat The following box appears.
Page 464 D-28 Installing Windows Server 2008 When the following message appears, click [No]. When the following message appears, click [Yes] to restart the system. The system has been updated.
Page 465: Driver Installation And Advanced Settings
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-29 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standard drivers mounted on the device. For the information on installing and setting up the driver that is not described in this section, please refer to the document attached to the driver.
Page 466 D-30 Installing Windows Server 2008 For a server running a Server Core installation Note down the current settings (e.g. IP addresses) of the standard and optional adapters teamed for network redundancy before uninstalling LAN driver. Configure the settings after reinstalling the LAN driver. At a command prompt, run "dxsetup.exe"...
Page 467: Network Driver
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-31 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. Two standard network drivers that are mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. Open the [Device Manager] Double-click [(Network Adapter Name)] in the list.
Page 468: Adapter Fault Tolerance (Aft)/Adaptive Load Balancing (Alb)
D-32 Installing Windows Server 2008 Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter.
Page 469 Installing Windows Server 2008 D-33 Click [TEAM: "Team name"] from [Device manager] → [Network adapters] to modify the team. Click [Settings] tab and click [Modify Team] button. Refer to the following procedure to set the team member adapter priority status. –...
Page 470: Setting Wol
D-34 Installing Windows Server 2008 Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. Start Device Manager. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection]/[Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection #2] to open the adapter [Properties].
Page 471: Graphics Accelerator Driver
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-35 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you use standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. Standard graphics accelerator drivers will be installed automatically. NOTE: <Windows Server 2008> The graphics accelerator driver is supported only on a server running a full installation.
Page 472: Installing Raid Controller Driver (N8103-115)
Select "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer". Click [Have Disk..]. Insert "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD" into the optical disk drive. Enter a path to the folder in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into "Copy manufacturer's files from:" and click [OK]. – Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition: <drive letter>:\010\win\winnt\oemfd\ws2008x64\fd1\megasas...
Page 473: About Windows Activation
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-37 About Windows Activation Windows Server 2008 must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2008. Windows activation process is as follows. For a server running a full installation Go to the Start menu, and in the Run dialog box, type slui, and press Enter. IMPORTANT: If the following message appears, Windows has already been activated on your system.
Page 474 D-38 Installing Windows Server 2008 In the following screen, click [Type a different product key]. Type the product key shown on your COA label, and click [Next].
Page 475 Installing Windows Server 2008 D-39 Activate Windows. The Windows activation is complete.
Page 476 D-40 Installing Windows Server 2008 For a server running a Server Core installation At the command prompt, type slmgr –dli, and press Enter. IMPORTANT: If the following message appears, Windows has already been activated on your system. Click to exit. Type slmgr –ipk <PID>, and press Enter.
Page 477: The Procedure To Set Pae Option
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-41 At the command prompt, type slmgr –atp <CID>, and press Enter. * CID is the confirmation ID that you received from the call center. The Windows activation is complete. The procedure to set PAE option If your 32-bit system has a memory capacity in excess of 4GB, setting PAE option will enable the system to be installed with over 4GB of memory.
Page 478: Setting For Solving Problems
D-42 Installing Windows Server 2008 SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Set for collecting memory dump using the procedure described in Chapter 5.
Page 479: Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions
NOTICE Read the following notes or information before installing the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your server supports the following optional boards; NOTE: If you want to install the other boards by using a driver floppy disk ("OEM-Disk for Mass storage device"), except ones listed below,...
Page 480: Dynamic Disk
E-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack. Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition – OS installation media (with Service Pack 2) –...
Page 481: About The System Partition Size
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions E-3 About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 4100MB (Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions) = 4100MB (Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions with ServicePack 2)
Page 482: Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions
Before installing, create Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER. NOTE: If you have already "Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM- Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER" for NEC Express5800 Server which you are going to install Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions, you do not need to create it again.
Page 483 If you have only NEC Express5800 Server to create Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2003 or Windows can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later.
Page 484 Follow the steps below. Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. Start the Operating System. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. The Menu will appear. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Click [Create drive disk] and select [OEM-Disk for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition].
Page 485: Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions Clean Installation
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions E-7 Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Turn on the system power. Insert the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition CD-ROM into the optical disk drive. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset the system.
Page 486 E-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Select the [Intel(R) ICH10R SATA AHCI Controller] and press Enter. The screen of Step 5 is displayed. If the Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116A)or N8103-116A/117A/118A is used: Press S. The screen of Step 6 is displayed. Press Enter, and go to Step 8. If the Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116A) or N8103-116A/117A/118A is not used: Go to Step 9.
Page 487 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions E-9 When the following message is shown, press Enter to start "Welcome to Setup". IMPORTANT: If you install Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions on the hard disk larger than 2,097,152MB (2TB), you can specify only a value equal to or less than 2,097,152MB as partition size.
Page 488: Procedure For License Authentication
E-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Procedure for License Authentication Product Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be matched with the COA label in which the product key contained in Windows Server 2003 is written. NOTES: Execute the activation within 30 days.
Page 489: Updating The System - Applying Service Pack -
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions E-11 Updating the System - Applying Service Pack - Update the system in the situation below: CPU is expanded (expanded to single processor to multi-processor). Modified system configuration. Recovered the system using recovery process. The system update brings the correction program provided by Microsoft to be applied to reinforce the system security.
Page 490 Log on to the system by the account with administrator authority to the server (such as administrator). Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. Click Start menu and [Run], and then execute the following command.
Page 491 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions E-13 When the following message is displayed, make sure to click [Finish] to restart the system. With that, application process of the Hotfix (KB921411) is finished.
Page 492 Log on to the system with the account that has administrative privilege (e.g.administrator). Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of server. The Autorun Menu will be displayed Left-click on [Setup Windows], and then click [Update the system].
Page 493 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions E-15 When the following message appears, "Updating the System" was finished. When you apply Service Pack: Click [Yes], and then go to Step 6. When you don't apply Service Pack: Click [No], and then go to Step 8. When the following message appears, click [Yes].
Page 494 E-16 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions When the following message appears, click [Yes] to restart the system. The system has been updated.
Page 495 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions E-17 Recovery Process If "Updating the System" is executed before the application of the "Hotfix for Windows x64 (KB921411)", "!" may be displayed on the USB root hub. If "!" is displayed on the USB root hub, perform application of the "Hotfix for Windows x64 (KB921411)"...
Page 496: Driver Installation And Advanced Settings
E-18 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standard drivers mounted on the device. For the information on installing and setting up the driver that is not described in this section, please refer to the document attached to the driver.
Page 497 The [Intel(R) PROSet - InstallShield Wizard] dialog starts. Click [Next]. Choose "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click [Next]. Click [Next]. Click [Install]. When [InstallShield Wizard Completed] window is displayed, click[Finished]. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive, restart the system.
Page 498: Network Driver
E-20 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. IP addresses is not be able to set when the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" check box OFF. This phenomenon will occur with the certain condition.
Page 499: Optional Network Board Driver
Therefore, the driver attached to the Network board should not be used. If you want to use optional Network Board (N8104-111/112/119/120/121/125/126), install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. In case of using (N8104-111) "\010\win\winnt\w2k3amd\ma21\pro100\winx64"...
Page 500: Adapter Fault Tolerance (Aft)/Adaptive Load Balancing (Alb)
E-22 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter.
Page 501 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions E-23 Click [TEAM: "Team name"] from [Device manager] → [Network adapters] to modify the team. Click [Settings] tab and click [Modify Team] button. Refer to the following procedure to set the team member adapter priority status. –...
Page 502: Setting Wol
E-24 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. When PROSet is not installed Start Device Manager. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection]/[Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection #2] to open the adapter [Properties].
Page 503 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions E-25 When PROSet is installed Start Device Manager. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection]/[Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection #2] to open the adapter [Properties]. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
Page 504: Graphics Accelerator Driver
Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive, restart the system. Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/107) If you use the SCSI Controller N8103-75/107, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. The SCSI Controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 505: Installing Raid Controller Driver (N8103-115)
Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install" and click [Next]. Select "SCSI and RAID controller" and click [Next]. Click [Have Disk..]. Insert "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD" into the optical disk drive, enter "<drive letter>:\010\win\winnt\oemfd\w2k3amd\fd1" into "Copy manufacturer's file from:" and click [OK].
Page 506: About Windows Activation
E-28 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions About Windows Activation Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Windows activation process is as follows. Click [Run] on [Start] menu. Type as follows in the [Open:] box, and click [OK]. oobe/msoobe /a When the screen as follows is displayed, click [Next].
Page 507 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions E-29 The following screen is displayed. Process "Windows activation" according to the following message.
Page 508: Setting For Solving Problems
E-30 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Set for collecting memory dump using the procedure described in Chapter 5.
Page 509: Installing Windows Server 2003
BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 Read the following notes or information before installing the Windows Server 2003. Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your server supports the following optional boards; NOTE: If you want to install the other boards by using a driver floppy disk ("OEM-Disk for Mass storage device"), except ones listed below,...
Page 510: Application Of Service Pack
F-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack. Windows Server 2003 R2 – OS installation media (with Service Pack 2) –...
Page 511: About The Upgrade To Windows Server 2003 R2
Installing Windows Server 2003 F-3 About Removable Media Do not set removable media, such as DAT, into the device mounted on your server during the OS installation. Floppy Disk Drive The internal floppy disk drive is not included in your system at the standard configuration. Prepare the optional USB floppy disk drive if necessary.
Page 512: About The System Partition Size
F-4 Installing Windows Server 2003 About the System Partition Size The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 R2) = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack...
Page 513 Installing Windows Server 2003 F-5 Dividing into the partition of the recommended size into multiple disks as written below will solve problem that it cannot be reserved in one disk. Set the "Size required for installation + Paging file size". See Chapter 5 and set that debugging information (equivalent to the dump file size) is to be written to a separate disk.
Page 514: Installing Windows Server 2003
If you have only NEC Express5800 Server to create Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2003 or Windows can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later. Follow the steps below.
Page 515 Follow the steps below. Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. Start the Operating System. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. The Menu will appear. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive according to the message.
Page 516: Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation
F-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2003. Turn on the system power. Insert the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM into the optical disk drive. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset the system. After a bootable operating system has been installed on the hard disk drive, press Enter while the message "Press any key to boot from CD..."...
Page 517 Installing Windows Server 2003 F-9 Select the [Intel(R) ICH10R SATA AHCI Controller] and press Enter. The screen of Step 5 is displayed. If the Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116A) or N8103-116A/117A/118A is used: Press S. The screen of Step 6 is displayed. Press Enter, and go to Step 8. If the Internal RAID Controller (equivalent to N8103-116A) or N8103-116A/117A/118A is not used: Go to Step 9.
Page 518 F-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 <If the SCSI Controller N8103-95 is connected> Press S. The screen of Step 6 is displayed. Press Enter, and go to Step 12. <If the SCSI Controller N8103-95 is not connected> Press Enter, and go to Step 13. A list of mass storage devices is displayed.
Page 519 Installing Windows Server 2003 F-11 When the installation of Windows Server 2003 has finished, the system reboots automatically. – Windows Server 2003 has been installed: Go to the step 18. – Windows Server 2003 R2 has been installed: Go to the step 15. When Windows Server 2003 R2 has been installed, the [Windows Setup] screen will be displayed after logged on to the system.
Page 520: Procedure For License Authentication
F-12 Installing Windows Server 2003 Procedure for License Authentication Product Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be matched with the COA label in which the product key contained in Windows Server 2003 is written. NOTES: Execute the activation within 30 days. System may be locked after 30 days is passed.
Page 521: Updating The System - Applying Service Pack -
Log on to the system by the account with administrator authority to the server (such as administrator). Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. Click Start menu and [Run], and then execute the following command.
Page 522 F-14 Installing Windows Server 2003 When the following message is displayed, click [Next]. After that, follow the message to continue the process. When the following message is displayed, make sure to click [Finish] to restart the system. With that, application process of the Hotfix (KB921411) is finished.
Page 523 Log on to the system with the account that has administrative privilege (e.g. administrator). Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of server. The Autorun Menu will be displayed Left-click on [Setup Windows], and then click [Update the system].
Page 524 F-16 Installing Windows Server 2003 When the following message appears, "Updating the System" was finished. When you apply Service Pack: Click [Yes], and then go to Step 6. When you don't apply Service Pack: Click [No], and then go to Step 8. When the following message appears, click [Yes].
Page 525 Installing Windows Server 2003 F-17 When the following message appears, click [Yes] to restart the system. The system has been updated.
Page 526 F-18 Installing Windows Server 2003 Recovery Process If "Updating the System" is executed before the application of the "Hotfix for Windows Server 2003 (KB921411)", "!" may be displayed on the USB root hub. If "!" is displayed on the USB root hub, perform application of the "Hotfix for Windows Server 2003 (KB921411)"...
Page 527: Driver Installation And Advanced Settings
Click [Next]. Choose "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click [Next]. Click [Next]. Click [Install]. When [InstallShield Wizard Completed] window is displayed, click [Finished]. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive, restart the system.
Page 528: Network Driver
F-20 Installing Windows Server 2003 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. When PROSet is not installed Open the [Device Manager] Double-click [(Network Adapter Name)] in the list.
Page 529: Adapter Fault Tolerance (Aft)/Adaptive Load Balancing (Alb)
Installing Windows Server 2003 F-21 Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) See Chapter 5, "Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB)" for re-setting the Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB). Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. When PROSet is not installed Start Device Manager.
Page 530 F-22 Installing Windows Server 2003 When PROSet is installed Start Device Manager. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection]/[Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection #2] to open the adapter [Properties]. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
Page 531: Graphics Accelerator Driver
EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. The SCSI Controller driver will be installed automatically. Installing SAS Controller Driver (N8103-104A) If you use the SAS Controller N8103-104A, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. The SAS Controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 532: Installing Raid Controller Driver (N8103-115)
Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install" and click [Next]. Select "SCSI and RAID controller" and click [Next]. Click [Have Disk..]. Insert "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD" into the optical disk drive, enter "<drive letter>:\010\win\winnt\oemfd\dotnet\fd1" into "Copy manufacturer's file from:" and click [OK].
Page 533: About Windows Activation
Installing Windows Server 2003 F-25 About Windows Activation Windows Server 2003 must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2003. Windows activation process is as follows. NOTE: When you use Windows Server 2003 R2, activation process is not needed. Click [Run] on [Start] menu.
Page 534 F-26 Installing Windows Server 2003 The following screen is displayed. Process "Windows activation" according to the following message.
Page 535: The Procedure To Set Pae Option
Installing Windows Server 2003 F-27 The procedure to set PAE option If your 32-bit system has a memory capacity in excess of 4GB, setting PAE option will enable the system to be installed with over 4GB of memory. IMPORTANT: However, the Microsoft operating system products which support /PAE switch option are limited.
Page 536: Setting For Solving Problems
F-28 Installing Windows Server 2003 SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Set for collecting memory dump using the procedure described in Chapter 5.
Page 537: Appendix G Using A Client Computer Which Has A Cd Drive
Appendix G Using a Client Computer Which Has a CD Drive The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER disk is DVD so that a client computer which you want to use for managing the server needs a DVD drive. If you want to install the management software of EXPRESSBUILDER to the client without the DVD drive, make a CD-R from EXPRESSBUILDER DVD according to the following steps.
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Page 539: Product Configuration Record Table
Appendix H Product Configuration Record Table Use this table for information about setup and system environment change. Hardware Main Unit Model name Serial No. Date Installed Clock Serial No. Date Installed Clock Serial No. Date Installed Memory CPU1_DIMM#1 Size Serial No. Date Installed CPU1_DIMM#2 Size Serial No.
Page 540 H-2 Product Configuration Record Table Hard Disk Drive (3.5-inch model) Bay #1 Type Serial No. Capacity Date Installed Type number Bay #2 Type Serial No. Capacity Date Installed Type number Bay #3 Type Serial No. Capacity Date Installed Type number Bay #4 Type Serial No.
Page 541: Software
Product Configuration Record Table H-3 Software Firmware version Name: Version: Application of RUR media Apply Name: Version: File system HPFS NTFS Others ( Bundled software installed Licensed software installed Application running when a failure occurred Remarks...
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NEC Express5800/T120a-E N8100-1531F User Manual

Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server

Chapter 2 General Description

Chapter 3 Setting up Your Server

Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server

Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup

Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server

Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Other Precautions

Appendix F Installing Windows Server 2003

Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2008

Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions

Appendix G Using a Client Computer Which Has a CD Drive

Appendix H Product Configuration Record Table

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