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- Page 1 User’s Guide NEC Express Server Express5800 Series Express5800/B120f EXP436A Chapter 1 General Description Chapter 2 Preparations Chapter 3 Setup Chapter 4 Appendix 40.103.01-101.01 October 2014 © NEC Corporation 2014...
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Page 2: Documents For This Product
Chapter 2: Useful Features The detail of system BIOS settings, RAID Configuration Utility, and EXPRESSBUILDER Chapter 3: Appendix Error messages and Windows Event Logs Other documents The detail of NEC ESMPRO, Universal RAID Utility, and other features. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Names and Functions of Parts ........................27 CPU Blade ..........................27 Hard Disk Drive (HDD)....................... 30 LED Indications .......................... 31 4.3.1 POWER LED ......................31 4.3.2 STATUS LED ......................31 4.3.3 ID LED ........................32 4.3.4 Hard disk drive access LED ................... 32 Express5800/B120f User's Guide... - Page 4 Installation and Connection ..........................72 Installation ..........................72 2.1.1 Checking MAC Address ..................73 Connecting Peripheral Devices ....................75 2.2.1 USB Connection by K410-150(00) SUV Cable ............77 2.2.2 Connecting with Network ..................77 2.2.3 Connecting with UPS ....................78 Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
- Page 5 Features of EXPRESSBUILDER ....................91 Usage of EXPRESSBUILDER ....................91 Installing Software Components ........................92 Device Identification ............................93 Power-off of Blade Server ..........................94 Chapter 4 Appendix ............................95 Specifications ..............................96 Interrupt Lines ..............................98 Glossary ................................. 99 Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
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Page 6: Notations Used In This Document
Unless otherwise stated, hard disk drive described in this document refers to both of the following. ● Hard disk drive (HDD) ● Solid state drive (SSD) Removable media Unless otherwise stated, removable media described in this document refer to both of the following. ● USB flash drive ● Flash FDD Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 7: Abbreviations Of Operating Systems (Windows)
Windows Server 2012 Datacenter Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 Standard Windows Server 2008 * Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 is 32-bit(x86) only in this manual. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 8: Trademarks
Trademarks Trademarks EXPRESSSCOPE and ExpressUpdate are registered trademarks 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. - Page 9 BSD License which accompanies this distribution. The full text of the license may be found at http://opensource.org/licenses/bsd-license.php THE PROGRAM IS DISTRIBUTED UNDER THE BSD LICENSE ON AN "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
- Page 10 NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com). Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
- Page 11 HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
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Page 12: Warnings And Additions To This Document
2. This document is subject to change at any time without notice. 3. Do not make copies or alter the document content without permission from NEC Corporation. 4. If you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions in this document, contact your sales representative. -
Page 13: Precautions For Use (Be Sure To Read)
Names and Functions of Parts in this document. Safety precautions Follow the instructions in this document for the safe use of the 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). -
Page 14: Symbols Used In This Document And On Warning Labels
Indicates a mandatory action that cannot Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be be specifically identified. Make sure to caused. follow the instruction. Make sure equipment properly grounded. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be caused. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 15: Safety Notes
– It is recommended to use options provided by NEC. Some memory devices and solid state drives of other vendors are designed to be available for the server. If such an option causes the server to be defected or damaged, you will be charged for the repair within the warranty period. - Page 16 Disconnect the power cord from the power unit of the Blade Enclosure. ● Hard disk drive – Confirm the slot to which the hard disk drive is inserted. The slot for the hard disk drive to be connected to each CPU blade is defined previously. Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
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Page 17: Handling Precautions (For Anti-Static Measures)
– The device contains static-sensitive electronic components. When installing or uninstalling the optional device, wear an anti-static wrist strap on your wrist to avoid a failure caused by the static electricity. To use the strap, connect the wire to the chassis. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 18: Handling Precautions (Power-Saving Feature)
Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) Handling precautions (Power-saving feature) The server does not support power-saving features of OS such as Standby, Hibernate, and Sleep mode. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... - Page 19 Keeping your equipment clean is important not only for the appearance but also for functional and safety reasons. A dusty monitor makes it difficult to see the display contents, so clean it regularly. Take rest breaks When you feel tired, take a break. Light exercise is also recommended. Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
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Page 20: Chapter 1 General Description
1. Introduction 2. Accessories Describes your server's accessories. 3. Standard Features Describes standard features of the server and system management utilities. 4. Names and Functions of Parts Describes the name of each part contained in this server. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 21: Introduction
Xeon processor. NEC’s latest technology and architectures realize more space-saving and reduction of running cost than ever. The server is designed with consideration of not only reliability but also expandability, which enables you to use it as a network server. -
Page 22: Accessories
The chassis serial number plate and maintenance label is located on the server. If the serial number does not match the number on the warranty, you may not be guaranteed against failure even within the warranty period. Contact your sales representative if they do not match. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 23: Features
Can upgrade to multi-processor system with up to two processors Two network ports Up to two hard disk drives (2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives) or up to two solid state drives (2.5-inch SAS drives) can be connected. USB 2.0 interface (2 ports) Express5800/B120f User's Guide... - Page 24 AC-Link feature Self-diagnosis Power On Self-Test (POST) Test and Diagnosis (T&D) utility Easy setup EXPRESSBUILDER (setup utility) SETUP (BIOS SETUP utility) Maintenance features Off-line Tools Memory dump feature using the DUMP switch Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
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Page 25: Overview Of Blade Server
The CPU Blade does not require any wiring or connection of a power supply and a cable. Moreover, processor, DIMM, hard disk drive, solid state drive, PCI option card, and others can be installed as an option in the CPU Blade that has a server function. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 26: About The Monitoring Of Chassis Sensors
NEC ESMPRO Manager. Firmware and Software Version Management 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 function automatically updates multiple modules without stopping the system just by specifying the application of an update package from NEC ESMPRO Manager. -
Page 27: Names And Functions Of Parts
DIMM socket (CPU#1) (12) SPI mezzanine card CPU1_DIMM6, CPU1_DIMM3, CPU1_DIMM5, (Do not remove this card.) CPU1_DIMM2 from the top DIMM socket (CPU#2) CPU2_DIMM4, CPU2_DIMM1 from the top DIMM socket (CPU#2) CPU2_DIMM2, CPU2_DIMM5, CPU2_DIMM3, CPU2_DIMM6 from the top Express5800/B120f User's Guide... - Page 28 (12) Eject lever The LED is lit when ID/BMC RESET switch is Pull the lever to remove the CPU blade from the pressed or command from NEC ESMPRO Blade Enclosure. Manager is received. You can use the remote control feature of...
- Page 29 Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts External View With top cover installed Top cover Hard disk drive With top cover removed Air duct Hard disk drive cage Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
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Page 30: Hard Disk Drive (Hdd)
Blinks green and amber alternately or blinks amber while array disks are rebuilt. If hard disk drives are operating in array configuration, this LED works only while the OS is running. Lever Use this lever when installing or removing hard disk drive. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 31: Led Indications
When the STATUS LED is blinking in amber or red, it indicates that the system has failed. In this case, you can view the detailed information on error message on virtual LCD. You can use the virtual LCD through the Web browser of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 (BMC) or NEC ESMPRO Manager. -
Page 32: Id Led
CPU blade in the rack in which more than one CPU blade is installed. Making this LED being lit can help the maintenance work to identify the faulty device. When the recognize command is received from management software such as NEC ESMPRO Manager, the LED blinks. -
Page 33: Chapter 2 Preparations
Describes how to install or remove option devices, and precautions on handling them. You can skip this section if you did not purchase any optional devices. 2. Installation and Connection Place the server in a suitable location and connect cables following this section. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 34: Installing Internal Optional Devices
• 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. -
Page 35: Overview Of Installation And Removal
7. Install the CPU blade in Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of Blade Enclosure. This completes installation or removal of internal optional devices. Continue the setup with reference to Chapter 2 (2.2 Connecting Peripheral Devices). Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 36: Installation And Removal Procedure (Common Section)
5. Firmly hold the top cover, move it slightly toward the rear of the CPU blade, then lift the cover to remove it from the CPU blade. Important Pay attention not to make the cover hit any electronic component on the CPU blade. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 37: Removal Of Air Duct
1. While pushing latches on the side of air duct, slowly pull the air duct upward to remove it. Both of left and right air ducts have same shape. Important Make sure the front-rear direction of air duct according to markings on top face. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 38: Removal Of Hard Disk Drive Cage
Since the hard disk drive cage is connected with connector, pay attention not to forcedly pull or bent it. • Pay attention not to make the air duct hit any electronic component on the CPU Important blade. • Pay attention not to damage internal cables. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 39: Installation Of Top Cover, Air Duct, And Hard Disk Drive Cage
● Confirming operation with a tool Some additional devices require the diagnostic utility or BIOS SETUP utility to check if they are installed correctly. For details, see the procedure for installing the target device. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 40: Processor (Cpu)
• 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 server. Repair of the server due to failures or damage resulted from installing such a CPU will be charged. -
Page 41: Installation
You will see the CPU socket contacts. Do not touch the socket contacts. 5. Remove the socket cover. Important Keep the removed socket cover for future use. Always attach the socket cover if the processor is removed from the socket. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... - Page 42 Check the pin marks to insert the CPU into the socket correctly. • Insert the processor while aligning the notch on the processor with the key section on the CPU socket. 7. Push down the CPU socket holder to its original position. Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
- Page 43 9. Put the heat sink on the CPU. Take care not to touch the cool sheet with your hand. Important Install the heat sink in correct direction as shown in the figure below. Rear Front Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
- Page 44 Perform the following procedure if: – The system is running under the Windows operating system – The system is under the 1-CPU configuration Any change is not required if "ACPI multi-processor PC" is set in Driver tab under Computer. Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
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Page 45: Removal
The operation of the CPU blade cannot be secured if the CPU is installed only on the Processor #2 socket. • To reinstall the CPU having been removed, the cool sheet should be replaced with a new one. Contact you sales representative. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 46: Dimm
Measures)”. • Do not use any DIMM not approved by NEC. If an unapproved third party's DIMM is installed in the server, not only the DIMM but also the CPU blade may be defected. You will be charged by any repair of a malfunction or defect caused by such a device within the warranty period. -
Page 47: Adding Order And Precautions
Remove the top cover, air duct, and hard disk drive cage according to Chapter 2 (1.3.1 Removal of top cover, 1.3.2 Removal of air duct, and 1.3.3 Removal of hard disk drive cage). If Mezzanine Card (Type 2) for blade is installed, remove it according to Chapter 2 (1.6.3 Removal). Express5800/B120f User's Guide... - Page 48 DIMM is "Normal". (Refer to Chapter 2 (1. System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide".) 9. Set the paging file size to a value larger than the recommended value (installed memory * 1.5) (for Windows). Refer to Installation Guide for more information. Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
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Page 49: Removal
Refer to the Installation Guide for more information. Note To remove the defective DIMM, check the error message appearing in POST or NEC ESMPRO to confirm the CPU blade on which the defective DIMM is installed. 1.5.4 Using Memory RAS Feature This server has RAS feature including Standard Memory feature (x4 SDDC), Memory Mirroring feature, Memory Lock Step (x8 SDDC), and Memory Sparing feature. - Page 50 CPU1-DIMM4 CPU1-DIMM5 CPU1-DIMM6 Mirror set #1 CPU1-DIMM1 CPU1-DIMM3 CPU1-DIMM2 CPU2 Memory Controller Mirror set #4 CPU2-DIMM4 CPU2-DIMM5 CPU2-DIMM6 Mirror set #2 CPU2-DIMM1 CPU2-DIMM2 CPU2-DIMM3 The operating system only recognizes a half of the total physical capacity. Tips Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
- Page 51 When you additionally install DIMMs that unable to configure Memory Mirroring • When you remove DIMMs that takes down Memory Mirroring "Mirrored" is not displayed in "CPUx_DIMMx Status xxxx MB (Mirrored)" in Memory Information of BIOS SETUP menu. Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
- Page 52 Advanced → Memory Configuration → Memory RAS Mode → Change to LockStep. • After restart, run SETUP again, and check if "Lock Step" is displayed for the following parameter. Advanced → Memory Configuration → Memory Information → CPUx_DIMMx Status Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
- Page 53 When you additionally install DIMMs that unable to configure Memory Lock Step • When you remove DIMMs that takes down Memory Lock Step "Lock Step" is not displayed in "CPUx_DIMMx Status xxxx MB (Lock Step)" in Memory Information of BIOS SETUP menu. Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
- Page 54 32 GB (Quad Rank) 12 GB 24 GB 56 GB 24 GB 48 GB 112 GB 36 GB 72 GB 168 GB 24 GB 48 GB 112 GB 48 GB 96 GB 224 GB 72 GB 144 GB 336 GB Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
- Page 55 Memory Controller CPU2-DIMM4 CPU2-DIMM5 CPU2-DIMM6 CPU2-DIMM1 CPU2-DIMM2 CPU2-DIMM3 Spare set Spare set Spare set One of 4 ranks is defined as spare and placed in standby state. ⇒ In Dual-Rank configuration, 2 DIMMs compose of 4 ranks. Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
- Page 56 When you additionally install DIMMs that unable to configure Memory Sparing • When you remove DIMMs that takes down Memory Sparing "Spared" is not displayed in "CPUx_DIMMx Status xxxx MB (Spared)" in Memory Information of BIOS SETUP menu. Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
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Page 57: Mezzanine Card
ROMs should be required. Use the BIOS setup utility SETUP for the setting. Refer to Chapter 2 (1. System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide". Mezzanine card slot (Type 2) CPU blade Mezzanine card slot (Type 1) Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 58: Notes
1. Remove the top cover and air duct according to Chapter 2 (1.3.1 Removal of top cover and 1.3.2 Removal of air duct). 2. Confirm the position of the slot to install the mezzanine card. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 59: Removal
If any error messages are displayed, refer to Chapter 3 (1. Error Message of POST and Virtual LCD) in "Maintenance Guide". Pay attention not to make the air duct hit any electronic component on the CPU Important blade. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 60: Hard Disk Drive (Hdd) / Solid State Drive (Ssd)
• Do not use any hard disk drives not approved by NEC. If an unapproved third party's hard disk drive is installed in the CPU blade, not only the hard disk drive but also the CPU blade may be defected. -
Page 61: Installation
2. Release the lock of the lever on the hard disk drive to make the lever opened 3. Hold the hard disk drive so that the lever on the drive faces upward and the BP connector faces the CPU blade. Insert the hard disk drive into the slot slowly and gently. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 62: Removal
To remove the hard disk drive, reverse the installation procedure referring to Chapter 2 (1.7.1 Installation). Important Be sure to install dummy tray after the hard disk drive is removed. If not, the CPU blade may fail to work properly. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 63: Replacement
If Windows is used as OS and NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService are used as the server management software, replace the hard disk drives in the following procedure. To do these jobs, you should log on to the system as a user having the administrator authority. - Page 64 To import the disk, select Program → Administrative Tool → Computer Management → Disk Management from the Start menu. The installed drive has a different format. Right-click the installed drive and select Import disk of different format. Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
- Page 65 To add the mirrored volume, select Program → Administrative Tool → Computer Management → Disk Management from the Start menu. Select Add mirror from the menu appearing by right-clicking on the volume to which the mirror is desired to be added. Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
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Page 66: Use Of Internal Hard Disk Drives In The Raid System
SCSI from the BIOS Setup menu, and then set Option ROM Scan to Enabled. (For details, refer to Chapter 2 (1. System BIOS) in the “Maintenance Guide”.) The hard disk drives are set to be used as a RAID system as the factory default. Tips Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 67: Notes On Setting Up A Raid System
For details on the procedure of configuring a Logical Drive, refer to Chapter 2 (4. RAID System Configuration) in "Maintenance Guide". Important Do not change the mode to hibernate when building a RAID System. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 68: Lan Riser Card
CPU blade to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the card. Do not touch the pins or component of card with bare hand, or place the card directly on the desk. For static notes, refer to “Handling precautions (for Anti-static Measures)”. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 69: Installation
"Maintenance Guide". 1.9.2 Removal To remove LAN riser card, remove the top cover according to Chapter 2 (1.3.1 Removal of top cover), and then perform steps 2 and 3 in Chapter 2 (1.9.1 Installation) in reverse order. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 70: Tpm (Trusted Platform Module) Kit
TPM kit. Do not touch the TPM kit terminals or parts with bare hand or place the TPM directly on the desk. For static notes, refer to “Handling precautions (for Anti-static Measures)”. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 71: Installation
"Maintenance Guide". 1.10.2 Removal To remove the TPM kit, remove the top cover according to Chapter 2 (1.3.1 Removal of top cover), and then perform steps 2 and 3 in Chapter 2 (1.10.1 Installation) in reverse order. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 72: Installation And Connection
CPU blade directly on the desk. For static notes, refer to “Handling precautions (for Anti-static Measures)”. • Do not block air vents of the CPU blades, Blade Enclosures, power supply units, and additional fan units. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 73: Checking Mac Address
• Dual Port 1GBASE riser card kit (N8403-081F) LAN port number Network MAC address • Dual Port 10GBASE riser card kit (N8403-082F) LAN port LAN port partition number (PF*) Network MAC address number *PF : Physical Function Express5800/B120f User's Guide... - Page 74 Enter "ipconfig /all" for the command prompt or from Run in the Start menu to see the indicated physical address part. • You may use the remote control feature of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 (BMC) to check the MAC address. Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
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Page 75: Connecting Peripheral Devices
USB, serial, and/or VGA ports on the CPU blade in the following cases: • Using a Flash FDD with the server installed in the N8405-016F/016AF/016BF/040F/040AF Blade Enclosure • Performing maintenance work • Updating BIOS and firmware Express5800/B120f User's Guide... - Page 76 To monitor To serial interface device • To connect a peripheral or interface cable provided by a vendor other than NEC Important (or third party) to the CPU blade, make sure that the device is available for the CPU blade. Some third party devices are not available for the CPU blade.
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Page 77: Usb Connection By K410-150(00) Suv Cable
* Use the USB hub and external DVD-ROM drive supported by this CPU blade. 2.2.2 Connecting with Network The CPU blade is connected with network via the Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure for details. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 78: Connecting With Ups
SETUP of the CPU blade to link with power supply from the UPS. Run BIOS SETUP, and select Server -> AC-LINK and change parameter appropriately. Select Power On for automatic operation via UPS. For more information, refer to Chapter 2 (1.2.4 Server) in "Maintenance Guide". Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 79: Chapter 3 Setup
You can install Windows and bundled software by following the instructions in "Installation Guide (Windows)". 6. Device Identification Describes ID LED provided in the server. 7. Power-off of Blade Server Turn off power when not using the server. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 80: Power-On Of Blade Server
When the power is supplied to the CPU blade, the initial diagnosis is executed for about 60 Tips seconds. In this period, the POWER switch is disabled. Power on the CPU blade about 60 seconds immediately after you installed the CPU blade or turned on the power. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 81: Power On From Cpu Blade
1. Power-on of Blade Server Chapter 3 Setup Power ON from CPU Blade Press the POWER switch on the panel of the CPU blade (the POWER LED on the CPU blade goes on green). POWER LED POWER switch Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 82: Power On From Network Serial Port
(BMC). Operation after Power ON If the CPU blade is connected with a display unit, the NEC logo appears on the screen of the display unit after a while from the power-on. Do not power off the server until NEC logo and some messages appear. -
Page 83: Post
3. If the <Esc> key is pressed, the logo disappears and the details of POST are displayed. These messages let you know the installed CPU or capacity of mounted memory. Tips If Quiet Boot is Disabled from Boot menu in BIOS SETUP, the logo is not displayed and POST execution result is displayed. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 84: Post Error Messages
When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the screen. For descriptions of error messages, causes, and countermeasures, refer to Chapter 3 (1. POST Error Message) in "Maintenance Guide". Note Take notes on the messages displayed before consulting with your maintenance service company. Error messages are useful information for maintenance. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 85: Bios Setup Utility (Setup)
If you wish to restore the setting to default values, select Save & Exit and then Load Setup Defaults. • The default value might be different from the factory setting. • You cannot restore the default value in the following submenus in Advanced menu: – iSCSI Configuration submenu – UEFI Driver Configuration submenu Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 86: Description On On-Screen Items And Key Usage
Quit without saving? [Yes] <F1> key Press this key to display help information of key usage. If you need help using the SETUP, press this key. Press the <Esc> key to go back to the original screen. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... - Page 87 <F4> key If you press this key, the following window appears. If you select Yes, the parameter you configured is saved and SETUP closes. After exiting SETUP, the server restarts automatically. Save configuration and exit? [Yes] Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
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Page 88: Cases That Require Configuration
Boot → Bootup Numlock State → ON Enable NumLock feature at power ON Boot → Quite Boot → Disabled Hide the NEC logo during Pressing the <Esc> key during POST POST can also hide the logo. Advanced → Memory Configuration →... -
Page 89: Expressscope Engine 3
Press <F2> SETUP, <F3> Internal flash memory, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network 2. If you press the <F4> key at this time, ROM utility starts upon completion of POST. You can also press the <F4> key while the NEC logo is being displayed to open the Off-line TOOL MENU screen. - Page 90 On this screen, select Enable when you use DHCP, or select Disable and specify IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server when you do not use DHCP. 6. It will be available for use if you access EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 via Web browser of management PC according to the setting. Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
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Page 91: Expressbuilder
To use this feature, choose OS (Windows reinstallation) installation in Boot Selection Menu. Bundled software Stores bundled software such as NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService. Diagnoses your server system. To use this feature, choose Tool menu in Boot Maintenance Selection Menu. -
Page 92: Installing Software Components
5. Installing Software Components Chapter 3 Setup Installing Software Components Continue to install software components such as OS. Refer to the instructions below. • Installation Guide (Windows) Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 93: Device Identification
The ID LED allows you to identify the device subject to maintenance among more than one CPU blade installed in the Blade Enclosure. The ID LED on CPU blade can be made lit blue by proper software commands (NEC ESMPRO Manager) from the management PC on the network or by pressing the ID switch on the CPU blade. -
Page 94: Power-Off Of Blade Server
The POWER LED on the CPU blade of which power was turned off goes on amber. To power-off from CPU blade or remote console, the OS must be set so that it starts Tips shutdown process when the POWER switch on the CPU blade is pressed. Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 95: Chapter 4 Appendix
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/B120f Appendix 1. Specifications Describes the specifications of this server. 2. Interrupt Lines Describes the interrupt lines assigned to this server. 3. Glossary Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 96: Specifications
20 to 80% RH (no condensation) Accessories EXPRESSBUILDER ® DVD (User's Guide included), Packing list, Getting Started!, Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices Bundled software NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService, NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension, NEC ESMPRO Manager, ExpressUpdate Agent, Virtual media, remote KVM Express5800/B120f User's Guide... - Page 97 20 to 80% RH (no condensation) Accessories EXPRESSBUILDER ® DVD (User's Guide included), Packing list, Getting Started!, Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices Bundled software NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService, NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension, NEC ESMPRO Manager, ExpressUpdate Agent, Virtual media, remote KVM Express5800/B120f User's Guide...
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Page 98: Interrupt Lines
As factory settings, interrupt lines are assigned as follows. Peripheral Device (Controller) Peripheral Device (Controller) System timer Real-time clock − Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System Cascade connection COM 2 serial port − COM 1 serial port Arithmetic operation processor − Primary IDE − Secondary IDE Express5800/B120f User's Guide... -
Page 99: Glossary
Software for managing plural servers on network. NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService Software for monitoring the server. This works with NEC ESMPRO Manager. You can choose Service Mode or Non-Service Mode when installing this software. Service Mode resides as the OS service and Non-Service Mode does not use the OS service to reduce the OS resources such as memory or CPU. - Page 100 NEC Express Server Express5800/B120f User’s Guide October 2014 NEC Corporation 7-1 Shiba 5-Chome, Minato-Ku Tokyo 108-8001, Japan ©NEC Corporation 2014 The contents of this manual may not be copied or altered without the prior written permission of NEC Corporation.