Upgrading the System hardware Chapter 3: Useful Features Useful features and the detail of system BIOS settings, SAS Configuration Utility, and EXPRESSBUILDER Other documents Provides the detail of NEC ESMPRO, BMC Configuration, and the other features. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 User's Guide...
Contents Contents Documents for This Product ..........................2 Contents ................................3 Notations Used in This Document ......................... 5 Notations used in the text ..........................5 Optical disk drive ............................5 Removable media ............................5 Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows) ................... 6 POST ................................
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Contents 3. Standard Features ............................40 3.1 Features of the Server ......................... 40 3.2 Fault-Tolerant Features ........................42 3.3 Management Features ......................... 45 3.4 Firmware and Software Version Management for Windows ..............46 4. Names and Functions of Components ......................47 4.1 Front View ............................
Notations Used in This Document Notations Used in This Document Notations used in the text In addition to safety-related symbols urging caution, three other types of notations are used in this document. These notations have the following meanings. Indicates critical items that must be followed when handling the hardware or operating Important software.
Notations Used in This Document Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows) Windows Operating Systems are referred to as follows. Refer to Chapter 1 (1.2 Supported Windows OS) in Installation Guide (Windows) for detailed information. Notations in this document Official names of Windows Windows Server 2012 Standard Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 Datacenter...
Trademarks Trademarks EXPRESSSCOPE is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel, Pentium, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation of the United States. AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation of the United States and other countries.
BSMI Statement Korean KC Standards Registration NO. : MSIP-REM-NEC-EXP320Q Basic Model Number : EXP320Q Trade Name or Registrant : NEC CORPORATION Equipment Name : FT Server Manufacturer : NEC CORPORATION Turkish RoHS information relevant for Turkish market EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
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Regulatory Notices the Ukraine Declaration of Conformity English with the requirements of Technical Regulation on the Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (adopted by Order №1057 of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine) The Product is in conformity with the requirements of Technical Regulation on the Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (TR on RoHS).
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Regulatory Notices Ограничении Использования некоторых Вредных Веществ в электрическом и электронном оборудовании (ТР ОИВВ). Содержание вредных веществ в случаях, не предусмотренных Дополнением №2 ТР ОИВВ: свинец (Pb) – не превышает 0,1 % веса вещества или в концентрации до 1000 миллионных частей; кадмий...
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Chapter 1 (4. Names and Functions of Components) in this document. Safety precautions Follow the instructions in this document for the safe use of NEC Express server. This User’s Guide describes hazardous parts of the server, possible hazards, and how to avoid them. Server components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around them (or, in some cases, by printing the warnings on the server).
Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) (A label example used in this User’s Guide) Symbol to draw Term indicating a degree of danger Description of a warning attention WARNING Use only the specified outlet Use a grounded outlet with the specified voltage. Use of an improper power source may cause a fire or a power leak.
Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) Safety notes This section provides notes on using the server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper and safe use of the server. For symbols, see Safety precautions. Safety Instructions General WARNING Do not use the server for services where human life may be at stake or high reliability is required.
Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) Rack installation CAUTION Do not attempt to carry or install the server alone More than two people are required to carry or install the rack. Otherwise, the rack may fall, resulting in personal injury or damage to peripheral devices. In particular, tall racks such as a 44U rack become unstable unless steadied with a stabilizer.
Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) 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.
Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) CAUTION Do not use the attached power cord for any other devices or usage. The power cord that comes with your server is designed aiming to connect with this server and to use with the server, and its safety has been tested.
Use only the specified 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.
Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) CAUTION Pay attention to hot surface. Components including internal hard disk drives in the server are extremely hot just after the server is turned off. Allow the surface to cool before installing/removing. Secure cables or cards in place. Be sure to secure the power cord, interface cables, and cards in place.
Mesures de sécurité - il est recommandé de bien lire ces instructions - Mesures de sécurité - il est recommandé de bien lire ces instructions - Ce document fournit des informations exigées pour utiliser ce produit sans risque et correctement. Conservez ce document à...
Mesures de sécurité - il est recommandé de bien lire ces instructions - Symboles utilisés dans ce document et sur les étiquettes de mise en garde Attention Ceci signale la présence de risques de Ceci signale qu'il y a un risque d’incendie ou décharge électrique.
Mesures de sécurité - il est recommandé de bien lire ces instructions - CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ Installation du rack AT T E N T I O N Environnement d'exploitation élevé Si l’appareil est installé dans un ensemble de rack fermé ou de plusieurs unités, la température ambiante de fonctionnement peut être supérieure à...
Warning labels Warning labels Warning label are attached on or near the components with potential hazards to draw attention from users to potential hazards involved in handling the server. This label is either attached or printed on the component. Do not remove or black out this label and keep it clean.
Handling precautions Handling precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions for the proper functioning of the server. Ignoring the precautions may cause server malfunction or failure. Installation site Install the server in an appropriate place. See Chapter 2 Preparations (2. Installation and Connection). ...
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Tape media: Approximately 1 day For optional devices, we recommend you use our NEC products. Even if they are successfully installed or connected, installation of unsupported devices can cause the server to malfunction or even failure. You will be charged to repair failure or damage caused by use of such products even within warranty period.
Anti-static measures Anti-static measures The server contains electronic components sensitive to static electricity. Observe the following precautions to avoid failures caused by static electricity when installing or removing any optional devices. Wearing Anti-static Wrist Strap or Anti-static Gloves Wear an anti-static wrist strap or anti-static gloves before starting work. If no wrist strap is available, discharge static electricity from your body by touching an unpainted metal part of the chassis which is grounded.
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Anti-static measures Tips for your health and safety Using a computer extensively may affect different parts of your body. Here are tips you should follow while working on a computer to minimize strain on your body. Keep proper posture The basic body position for using a computer is sitting straight with your hands on the keyboard parallel with the floor, and your eyes directed slightly downward toward the monitor.
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 General Description This chapter introduces the features of this server and the name of each part. 1. Preface 2. Accessories Verify the condition of your server's accessories. 3. Standard Features This section describes the server’s features and the server management.
Chapter 1 General Description 1. Preface Preface Welcome to the Express5800/ft series. Express5800/ft series is a "fault-tolerant (ft)" server focusing on "high reliability" in terms of fault-tolerance, in addition to "high performance", "scalability", and "general versatility" provided by Express5800 series. In the event of trouble, its dual configuration will allow the system to instantaneously isolate the failed parts to assure non-stop running;...
Chapter 1 General Description 2. Accessories Accessories The carton box contains various accessories which are required for setup or maintenance. Make sure you have them all for future use. • Front bezel • Bezel lock key (attached to front bezel) •...
Express5800/ft series to notify you when certain events occur. NEC ESMPRO is installed on the system as a server management solution. NEC ESMPRO, a GUI-based management tool, allows you to monitor, view, and configure Express5800/ft series. This tool also supports both local and remote management of Express5800/ft series.
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Chapter 1 General Description 3. Standard Features Advantages of Express5800/ft series • Highly fault-tolerant processing and I/O subsystems Express5800/ft series use redundant hardware and software to assure server operation even if one module suffers trouble with its processor, memory, I/O (including trouble related to the I/O controller), disk drive, or network adapter.
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For Express5800/R320d-E4, up to 12 logical CPUs are displayed in the one-CPU configuration, and up to 24 logical CPUs are displayed in the two-CPU configuration. For Express5800/R320d-M4, up to 20 logical CPUs are displayed in the one-CPU configuration, and up to 40 logical CPUs are displayed in the two-CPU configuration.
3. Standard Features Management Features NEC ESMPRO Agent, which is provided in EXPRESSBUILDER (Windows) or in ft control software Install DVD, enables you to collectively manage the state of your systems. You can also monitor the server states from a management PC on network where NEC ESMPRO Manager is installed.
3. Standard Features Firmware and Software Version Management for Windows Use of NEC ESMPRO Manager and ExpressUpdate Agent allows you to manage versions of firmware and software as well as update them by applying update packages. This feature automatically updates modules without stopping the system just by specifying the updating packages from NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components Names and Functions of Components Names and functions of components are shown below: Front View (1) System POWER LED Lights in green when either of the powers of the CPU/IO modules is ON. LED goes off when both powers of CPU/IO module are OFF.
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components Front View Without Front Bezel (3) (2)-2 (2)-4 (2)-6 (2)-0 (2)-5 (4) (2)-7 (6) (2)-1 (2)-3 (10) (15) (11) (13) (12) (14) Module ID LED (1) CPU/IO module 0 Installs CPU (processor), memory (DIMM), PCI card, cooling fan, and hard disk drive.
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components Rear View R320c-E4 / R320d-E4 model (5)-1-1 (5)-1-2 (2)-1 (2)-2 (5)-2-1 (5)-2-2 (5)-1 (5)-2 (6)-1 (6)-2 (6)-3 (6)-4 (6)-5 (7)-2 (7)-1 R320c-M4 / R320d-M4 model (4)-1-1 (4)-1-2 (5)-1-1 (5)-1-2 (2)-1 (2)-2 (5)-2-1 (5)-2-2 (4)-2-1 (4)-2-2...
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Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components (1) USB connector Used to connect to the device supporting USB interface. (3 ports) (2) Management port Network connector supporting 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T. (2)-1 LINK/ACT LED (2)-2 SPEED LED (3) Module ID LED Used to identify the module to be maintained.
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components External View (1) Front bezel The cover to protect devices in the front. (2) LEDs For more information, see Chapter 1 (4.8 LEDs). Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 User's Guide...
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components Optical Disk Drive (1) Status LED Lights while accessing the loaded optical disk. (2) Tray eject button Ejects the tray. (3) Emergency hole If the tray eject button fails to eject tray, insert a metal pin into this hole to forcibly eject the tray.
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components LEDs The figures below show the location of LEDs on server. For details, refer to Chapter 1 (6.1 Error Messages by LED Indication) in Maintenance Guide. System POWER LED System FAULT LED System FT LED System ID LED <...
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 Preparations This chapter describes preparations for using this server. 1.Installing Internal Optional Devices Describes how to install or remove optional devices. You can skip this section if you did not purchase any optional devices.
NEC. • Use only the devices and cables specified by NEC. You will be charged to repair damages, malfunctions, and failures caused by the use of any devices or cables not specified for use with this server even within the warranty period.
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Installation and Connection This section describes procedure to install the server and connect to peripheral devices. Installing/removing the front bezel When you power on/off the server, handle the optical disk drive, or remove/install a hard disk drive or CPU/IO module, remove the front bezel.
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Rack This server must be mounted to a rack which conforms to EIA standards. 2.2.1 Installing Rack Refer to the manual that comes with your rack for how to install the rack, or consult with your sales representative.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Do not install the rack or server under the following environment. Doing so may cause malfunction of the server. • Narrow space from which devices cannot be pulled out from the rack completely •...
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 2.2.2 Installing the server to the rack Mount the server to the rack. WARNING Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safety. Failure to observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury. For details, see Safety precautions in Precautions for Use.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection This server can be mounted to a rack made by NEC or other companies. Mount the server to a rack in the following procedure. Checking accessories The following are the required accessories. Check if you have them all.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Installing the chassis Follow the steps below to set the 4U chassis to the rack. 1. If the rack has front and rear doors, open them. Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the rack. Tips 2.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Fix a core nut from inside of the rack. Hook either of the clips of the core nut to a square hole of the rack, and hook the other clip to a hole by a flat-blade screwdriver.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 7. Insert the chassis from the front side of the rack. 8. Tentatively fasten the flat screws attached to the device to the 4 places at the top and the bottom on front, and back sides (total: 8) from the rear.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 10. Fasten tightly the 4 pan-head screws on the back side and the 8 flat screws on the side panels (which you fastened tentatively). Panhead screw on rear Panhead screw on side panel Panhead screw on side panel 11.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 14. Raise the lock levers on the left and right sides. 15. Fasten the levers on the left and right sides with screws. 16. Mount the CPU/IO module 1 in the same way as described in Steps 13 through 15. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 User's Guide...
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 2.2.3 Removing the device from the rack Remove the server from the rack in the following procedure. CAUTION Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely. Failure to observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For details, see Safety precautions in Precautions for Use.
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-004) By using the tower conversion kit N8843-003, you can install the rack-mount model of NEC Express5800/ft series without using the dedicated rack. 2.3.1 Installing the Tower Conversion Kit You may ask your maintenance personnel to install the tower conversion kit.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Do not install the tower conversion kit in such places as listed below. Otherwise, the server may malfunction. • Narrow space from which devices cannot be pulled out from the tower conversion kit completely •...
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 2.3.2 Installing the Rack-mount Model to the Tower Conversion Kit Follow the procedure below to install the devices to the tower conversion kit. CAUTION Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely. Failure to observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 2. Confirm the location of 4 core nuts on the front of the chassis. See the figure below for locations of the core nuts (2 on the front top and 2 on the front bottom.) 4 core nuts have been installed on the front of the chassis at shipment.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 8. Insert the chassis from the front side of the tower conversion kit. Push the chassis to the end of tower conversion kit. Note 9. Fix each 2 places, top and bottom on the front side (total: 4) with 4 pan-head screws attached to the device.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 10. Fix the chassis to the tower conversion kit with 4 flat screws. Tower conversion kit (on the rear top) Tower conversion kit (on the rear bottom) 11. Mount AC lock bracket and secure it with a screw. 12.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 13. Slowly and carefully insert the CPU/IO module 0 into the chassis. If the module is locked on the way, press down the lever to unlock. Keep pressing down the Tips lock lever to keep it unlocked and push the module to the end.. 14.
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Connection Connect peripheral devices to the server. Connectors that allow a variety of peripheral devices to be connected are provided at the front and rear of the server. Images on the following pages show the peripheral devices that can be connected in their standard state and their respective connector positions.
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• USB devices supported by the server are a Flash FDD, keyboard (including a mouse), and SSU (server switch unit) designated by NEC. Connecting USB devices other than the above will cause malfunctions and failures. •...
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 2.4.1 Connecting to a uninterruptible power supply (UPS) To connect the power cord of the server to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS), use the connector output on the rear of the UPS. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the UPS. Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Example Overload protection...
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 Setup This chapter describes how to set up the server. 1. Power ON Power on the server according to instructions in this section. 2. System BIOS Setup You can customize the BIOS settings by following the instructions in this section.
Chapter 3 Setup 1. Power ON Power ON To power on Express5800/ft series, press the POWER switch on front panel. Follow the steps below to turn on the power. • Do not power on the server unless the module POWER LED on CPU/IO modules 0 Tips and 1 start blinking green.
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Chapter 3 Setup 1. Power ON The System POWER LED goes on green. After a while, the "NEC" logo will appear on the screen. • Do not connect or disconnect USB device while POST is running. Important • Do not power off the server while POST is running.
Chapter 3 Setup 1. Power ON POST Check Power-On Self Test (POST) is a self-test feature stored on the motherboard of Express5800/ft series. When you power on the server, POST will start automatically to check the motherboard, DIMM, and processor (CPU) and others.
Chapter 3 Setup 1. Power ON 6. When a built-in SAS controller is detected, a message will appear prompting for startup of SAS BIOS setup utility. (If you wait for a few seconds, POST will go on automatically.) Example: • You need to start SAS BIOS Setup Utility only when you want change configuration of Tips built-in SAS controller.
Chapter 3 Setup 1. Power ON 1.1.3 Behavior at Occurrence of Error The CPU/IO module to be started first is determined depending on the primary/secondary status of modules when the server was shutdown the last time. At the first startup after AC OFF, the CPU/IO module (0 or 1) powered on first is managed as primary, and the module powered on later is managed as secondary.
Chapter 3 Setup 2. SYSTEM BIOS –SETUP– SYSTEM BIOS –SETUP– This section describes how to configure Basic Input Output System (BIOS). Before you install the server and add or remove optional devices, make sure you have read and understood this section to configure properly.
Chapter 3 Setup 2. SYSTEM BIOS –SETUP– Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage This section shows display examples and how to control the key. Use the keyboard to work with the SETUP utility. Indicates the currently displayed menu Indicates the menu has submenus.
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Chapter 3 Setup 2. SYSTEM BIOS –SETUP– □ <F2> key If you press this key, the following window appears. If you select Yes, the previous parameter(s) are restored. If the value has been saved with Save & Changes, the stored values are restored. Load Previous Values? [Yes] □...
Chapter 3 Setup 2. SYSTEM BIOS –SETUP– Cases that Require Configuration Only if a case applies to any of following cases, use the SETUP utility to change a parameter which was configured as factory setting. Other than cases described below, do not change the settings. A list of SETUP parameters and factory settings are described in Chapter 3 (1.
Chapter 3 Setup 3. EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 Overview EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 provides a variety of features using Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) . Refer to "EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 User's Guide" for more information. EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 monitors the power unit, fans, temperature, and voltage of the server. If you have the management LAN port connected to the network, you can remotely perform the following over a web browser or SSH client: •...
Chapter 3 Setup 3. EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 Network configuration Below is an example of the configuration procedure which enables EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 to be used via a web browser. 1. Run POST according to Chapter 3 (1.1.1 Flow of POST). After a while, the following message appears on the lower left of the screen.
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Chapter 3 Setup 3. EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 5. When Property is displayed, enable or disable DHCP or specify IP Address/Subnet Mask. 6. Connect the LAN cable to the management LAN connector in order to connect to the network. It will be available for use if you access EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 via Web browser from management PC according to the setting made in Step 5.
To use this feature, choose OS installation in Boot Selection Menu. (Windows reinstallation) Bundled software Stores various bundled software, such as NEC ESMPRO Agent. Maintenance Diagnoses your server system. To use this feature, choose Tool menu in Boot Selection Menu.
Chapter 3 Setup 6. Power OFF Power OFF Follow the steps below to turn off the power. If Express5800/ft series is connected to a UPS, refer to manuals provided with the UPS or the application that controls the UPS. 1. Shut down the OS. 2.
Storage: –10 to 55°C / 20 to 80% (No condensation either when operating or when stored) Main accessories EXPRESSBUILDER (NEC ESMPRO Manager (Windows), NEC ESMPRO Agent, User’s Guide (electronic document) included), Installed OS – Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise SP1...
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Storage: –10 to 55°C / 20 to 80% (No condensation either when operating or when stored) Main accessories EXPRESSBUILDER (NEC ESMPRO Manager (Windows), NEC ESMPRO Agent, User’s Guide (electronic document) included), Installed OS – Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise SP1...