Page 1 User’s Guide NEC Express Server Express5800 Series Express5800/D120h EXP710, EXP711, EXP712 Chapter 1 General Description Chapter 2 Preparations Chapter 3 Setup Chapter 4 Appendix 10.117.01-101.02 November 2017 © NEC Corporation 2017...
Page 2: Manuals
Chapter 2: Useful Features The details of system BIOS settings, RAID Configuration Utility, and EXPRESSBUILDER Chapter 3: Appendix Error messages and Windows Event Logs Other manuals The details of NEC ESMPRO, Universal RAID Utility, and the other features Express5800/D120h User’s Guide...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Manuals ................................. 2 Contents ................................3 Conventions Used in This Document ........................6 Signs and symbols for safety ........................6 Notations used in the text ..........................7 Hard disk drive .............................. 7 Removable media ............................7 Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows) ................... 8 Abbreviation of Power On Self-Test ......................
Page 4 Contents DIMM ............................... 44 Maximum supported memory size ..................44 Memory Clock ........................45 DIMM installation order ...................... 46 Installation ......................... 49 Removal / Replacement ....................49 LAN Mezzanine (N8104-168/N8104-170) ..................50 Installing LAN Mezzanine ....................50 Removing LAN Mezzanine ....................51 PCI Card ............................
Page 5 Contents Turning Off the Server ..........................116 Chapter 4 Appendix ............................117 Specifications ............................118 Server Module ..........................118 Module Enclosure .......................... 121 Glossary ..............................122 Revision Record ............................123 Express5800/D120h User’s Guide...
Page 6: Conventions Used In This Document
Conventions Used in This Document Conventions Used in This Document Signs and symbols for safety WARNING and CAUTION are used in this guide as following meaning. WARNING Indicates there is a risk of death or serious personal injury CAUTION Indicates there is a risk of burns, other personal injury, or property damage Precautions and notices against hazards are presented with one of the following three symbols.
Page 7: Notations Used In The Text
Conventions 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. Important Indicates critical items that must be followed when handling hardware or operating software. If the procedures described are not followed, server failure, data loss, and other serious malfunctions could occur.
Page 8: Abbreviations Of Operating Systems (Windows)
Conventions Used in This Document Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows) Windows Operating Systems are referred to as follows. See Chapter 1 (1.2 Supported Windows OS) in Installation Guide (Windows) for detailed information. Notations in this document Official names of Windows Windows Server 2016 Standard Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2016 Datacenter...
Page 9: Trademarks
Trademarks Trademarks ExpressUpdate is registered trademark of NEC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Server 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 10: License Agreement Notice
License Agreement Notice License Agreement Notice The System BIOS of this product contains open source software for the following license. EDK FROM TIANOCORE.ORG BSD License from Intel Copyright (c) 2015, Intel Corporation All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
Page 11 License Agreement Notice THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OpenSSL PROJECT OR ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;...
Page 12: Warnings And Additions To This Document
4. If you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions in this document, contact your sales representative. 5. Regardless of article 4, NEC Corporation assumes no responsibility for effects resulting from your operations. 6. The sample values used in this document are not actual values.
Page 13: Warning Labels
Warnings and Additions to This Document Warning labels Warning labels are attached on or near the components with potential hazards. This label is either attached or printed on the component. Do not remove or black out this label and keep it clean. If no label is attached or printed on the server, or if there is a label coming off or stained, contact your sales representative.
Page 14: Handling Precautions
This server does not support hibernation and standby mode. • 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.
Page 15 Warnings and Additions to This Document 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...
Page 16: Chapter 1 General Description
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/D120h General Description This chapter introduces the features of this server and the name of each part. 1. Introduction 2. Accessories Describes the accessories of the server. 3. Features Describes the features of the server and server management.
Page 17: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this NEC Express5800 Series product. This high performance server is powered by the latest microprocessor "Intel Xeon processor". NEC’s latest technology and architectures realize high-power and high-speed operation that cannot be matched by existing servers. The server is designed with consideration of not only reliability but also expandability, which enables you to use it as a network server.
Page 18: Accessories
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. Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices • • Getting Started Make sure you have all accessories and inspect them. If an accessory is missing or damaged, contact your sales representative.
Page 19: Features
Chapter 1 General Description 3. Features Features The server has the following features: High density, space-saving server • 2U chassis can contain four server modules to achieve installation density twice higher than the typical rack-mount server mounted in 1U chassis. •...
Page 20 Auto rebuild feature (hot swapping supported) • BIOS password feature • HDD (hot swapping supported) Management Utilities • NEC ESMPRO • System BIOS and firmware management feature (ExpressUpdate) • Remote controlling feature (BMC/CMC) • RAID System management utility (Universal RAID Utility) •...
Page 21 Chapter 1 General Description 3. Features Expandability (per 1 server module) • Option slots Slot#1 PCI Express 3.0 (x16 lanes): 1 slot (Low profile) Slot#2 PCI Express 3.0 (x8 lanes): 1 slot (Low profile) Slot#3 PCI Express 3.0 (x16 lanes): 1 slot (Slot only for LAN mezzanine) Slot#4 PCI Express 3.0 (x16 lanes): 1 slot (Slot only for GPGPU), Only for 2U server modules •...
Page 22: Names And Functions Of Parts
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Names and Functions of Parts This section describes the names of the server parts. Front View Unit ID (UID) Switch/LED STATUS LED for the server module A switch for turning on/off UID LED. This LED indicates the target server module status.
Page 23: Rear View
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Rear View <1U Server module> (13) (14) (11) (12) (10-1) (10-2) (10) Power Unit LAN Connectors A power supply for supplying the DC power to the This connector is compatible with 10GBASE-T/ server.
Page 24 Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts <2U Server module> Slot 4 for GPGPU A slot for installing GPGPU. Express5800/D120h User’s Guide...
Page 25: External View
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts External View Express5800/D120h User’s Guide...
Page 26: Internal View
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Internal View 1U Server Module (1)-2 (1)-1 (4)-2 (4)-1 Processor (CPU) Slot 3 only for Connection card (Slot only for the LAN mezzanine) (1)-1 CPU-0 (1)-2 CPU-1 DIMM (Option) Motherboard Riser Card (4)-1 Riser card Slot 1 (4)-2 Riser card Slot 2...
Page 27 Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts 2U Server Module < Top module > < Bottom module: The same module as 1U server module as shown on the previous page > Riser Card Slot 4 (Slot only for GPGPU) Express5800/D120h User’s Guide...
Page 28: Motherboard
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Motherboard (12) (14) (11) (13) (1)-2 (1)-1 (10) Processor (CPU) Socket (10) Connector for TPM kits (1)-1: Processor #0 (CPU #0) (11) Connector for ESXi base kits (1)-2: Processor #1 (CPU #1) (12) SATA Connector DIMM Slot See Chapter 2 (1.6 DIMM) for details on how to...
Page 29: Status Indicators
If neither the STATUS LED nor STATUS LED for the server module/STATUS LED for enclosure is ON in green or OFF, this indicates an abnormality in this product. Tips If you have installed NEC ESMPRO, you can view error logs to check the causes of failures. STATUS LED for...
Page 30 Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts STATUS LED pattern Description Action – On (green) The server is working normally. Blinking (green) Memory is in a degraded state, or a Identify the device in degraded state by using BIOS correctable memory error has often occurred.
Page 31: Uid Led
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts UID LED 4.6.3 UID LED is provided one each at the front and rear of the server. The LED is integrated with the switch. If this switch is pressed, both LEDs turn ON. If it is pressed again, they turn OFF. This LED is used to identify the target server for maintaining among several servers installed in a rack.
Page 32: Led On A Hard Disk Drive
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts LED on a hard disk drive 4.6.4 Each hard disk drive is equipped with DISK LED. DISK LED 2 (green) DISK LED 1 (green/amber) <For the on-board configuration> DISK LED pattern Description Action DISK LED 1...
Page 33: Leds For Lan Connectors
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts LEDs for LAN connectors 4.6.5 Three LAN connectors on the rear of the server have LINK/ACT LED and SPEED LED. LINK/ACT SPEED SPEED LINK/ACT • LINK/ACT LED ( CMC, This LED indicates the status of the LAN port. LINK/ACT LED pattern Description On (green)
Page 34: Ac Power Led On Power Unit
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts AC POWER LED on Power Unit 4.6.6 The power unit is equipped with AC POWER LED. AC POWER LED AC POWER LED pattern Description Action On (green) The server is powered on. –...
Page 35: Chapter 2 Preparations
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/D120h Preparations This chapter describes preparations for using this server. 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 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.
Page 36: Installing Internal Optional Devices
This section describes the instructions for installing supported optional devices and precautions. Important 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 37: Overview Of Installation And Removal
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Overview of Installation and Removal Install/remove components by using 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 and Regulatory Notices.
Page 38: Identifying Server (Uid Switch)
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Identifying Server (UID Switch) Using UID (Unit ID) Switch helps you to identify the target server. When the server is working, be sure to identify the target server by using UID Switch first before you turn off the server or disconnect a cable from the server.
Page 39: Removing Server Module
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Removing Server Module Remove the server module when installing or removing the following component or changing cable connection: Processor heat sink (CPU H/S) DIMM (Memory) Processor (CPU) PCI card LAN mezzanine card RAID controller SATA-DOM(VMware ESXi base kit) TPM kit...
Page 40: Processor (Cpu)
• To avoid static electricity, see Chapter 1 (1.8 Anti-static Measures) in Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices. • Make sure to use the CPU authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party CPU may cause a failure of the CPU as well as this server. Repair of the server due to failures or damage resulted from installing such a CPU will be charged.
Page 41 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Remove the protective cover from the CPU socket. Important Pick up the protective cover and remove it in this direction. Note Keep the removed protective cover for future use. Important Do not touch the socket contacts. Install the CPU to be added obliquely to the CPU clip (plastic package), and fix it gently and carefully.
Page 42 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Install the CPU to be added obliquely to the CPU clip (plastic package), fix it gently and carefully, and then install it to the heat sink. Important Before the heat sink installation, please make sure the triangle mark is shown as (1), and the "Air Flow"...
Page 43: Replacement / Removal
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Important • When removing the screws, follow the order from 4, 3, 2, to 1. • When handling CPU H/S, hold the top and bottom. Otherwise, the fin may be damaged. <Correctly holding> <Incorrectly holding>...
Page 44: Dimm
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices DIMM Install a Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) to a DIMM slot on the motherboard in the server. The motherboard provides 16 sokets to install DIMMs. Important • To avoid static electricity, see Chapter 1 (1.8 Anti-static Measures) in .Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.
Page 45: Memory Clock
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Memory Clock This server supports DDR4-2666MHz RDIMM. However, the frequency of the memory clock to be operated varies according to the CPU configuration and DIMM configuration. Bronze 3104/Bronze 3106 embedded model Model number and product name Memory clock speed Memory Voltage 1.2 V...
Page 46: Dimm Installation Order
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices DIMM installation order In 1-CPU configuration, install DIMMs starting from the smallest slot number. If CPU1 is not installed, CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM8 are not available. In 2-CPU configuration, alternately install two DIMMs starting from the smallest slot number of each CPU. Installation order depends on combination of DIMMs to be installed.
Page 47 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices REAR FRONT CPU1 CPU0 Motherboard DIMM slot number (from top) DIMM slot number (from top) DIMM_P0_F0 DIMM_P1_L0 DIMM_P0_E0 DIMM_P1_K0 DIMM_P0_D0 DIMM_P1_J0 DIMM_P0_D1 DIMM_P1_J1 DIMM_P0_A1 DIMM_P1_G1 DIMM_P0_A0 DIMM_P1_G0 DIMM_P0_B0 DIMM_P1_H0 DIMM_P0_C0 DIMM_P1_I0 The order of installing DIMMs (1CPU configuration ) The order of installing DIMMs (2CPU configuration) Express5800/D120h User’s Guide...
Page 48 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices To mount four pieces of DIMM per CPU, mount them in the following order. FRONT REAR CPU1 CPU0 Motherboard * DIMM slot number (from top) * DIMM slot number (from top) DIMM_P0_F0 DIMM_P1_L0 DIMM_P0_E0 DIMM_P1_K0...
Page 49: Installation
Note When removing a defective DIMM, check error messages displayed at POST or NEC ESMPRO and check the DIMM slot where the defective DIMM is installed. Follow the steps below after replacing or removing DIMMs. Confirm that no error messages are displayed on POST. If any error message is displayed, see Chapter 3 (1.
Page 50: Lan Mezzanine (N8104-168/N8104-170)
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices LAN Mezzanine (N8104-168/N8104-170) This server supports the LAN mezzanine known as the additional on-board network adapter that can be replaced with PCI Slot3. Insert the LAN mezzanine to the slot only for the LAN mezzanine provided on the mother board.
Page 51: Removing Lan Mezzanine
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices (1) Attach the bracket. (2) Fix a screw. 4. Align the pins of the additional riser card with the slots on the mother board, and securely insert it. 5. Fix it with three screws that were removed in step 2. 6.
Page 52: Pci Card
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices PCI Card This server is equipped with two “PCI riser cards” to which the PCI board can be installed. One low profile PCI board can be installed to PCI #1 and PCI#2 riser cards respectively. Important To avoid static electricity, see Chapter 1 (1.8 Anti-static Measures ) in Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.
Page 53 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices <1U server module> (1/2) Slot number PCI #1 PCI #2 PCI #3 PCI standard PCIe 3.0 PCI slot performance *1 lane lane lane PCI card type *2 socket socket socket Remarks Model number Transfer bandwidth (per lane) *1 8Gb/s...
Page 54 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices <1U server module> (2/2) Slot number PCI #1 PCI #2 PCI #3 PCI standard PCIe 3.0 PCI slot performance *1 lane lane lane PCI card type *2 socket socket socket Remarks Model number Transfer bandwidth (per lane) *1 8Gb/s...
Page 55 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices <2U server module> (1/2) PCI#4 (2CPU Slot number PCI #1 PCI #2 PCI#3 Indispe nsable) PCI standard PCIe 3.0 PCI slot performance *1 lane lane lane lane Remarks Model number PCI card type *2 socket socket socket...
Page 56 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices <2U server module> (2/2) PCI#4 (2CPU Slot number PCI #1 PCI #2 PCI#3 Indispe nsable) PCI standard PCIe 3.0 PCI slot performance *1 lane lane lane lane Remarks Model number PCI card type *2 socket socket socket...
Page 57: Installation
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installation RAID controller (N8103-176/177/178/188), and internal SAS/SATA cable (K410-356/K410-357) Install a RAID controller to the PCI riser card in the following procedure. Important • To avoid static electricity, see Chapter 1 (1.8 Anti-static Measures) in Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.
Page 58 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Remove the two screws, and remove the bracket. Remove the PCI bracket. Screw To confirm the slot to install a card, see the table on Chapter 2 (1.8.2 Supported cards and available slots). Mount a PCI card (RAID controller) to the PCI #1 riser card.
Page 59 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Align the pins of the PCI riser card with the slots on the mother board, and securely insert it. Important Do not touch the terminal part of riser cards or PCI cards and the signal pins of electric parts installed on the board.
Page 60 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Fix the bracket with two screws removed in step 4. Mount the PCI#1 riser card removed in step Fix the riser card with three screws removed in step 2. Express5800/D120h User’s Guide...
Page 61 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Raise up the banding band that fixes the original built-in SAS/SATA cable, and then pull out the cable. Return the banding band, and fix SGPIO connector Pull out the cable, and remove it while pressing [Front] SGPA the lock of the original built-in SAS/SATA [Rear] SGPB...
Page 62 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Continue to install or remove internal optional devices, mount and connect the server, and turn it on. Make sure that no error messages are displayed on POST screen. For details on POST error messages, see Chapter 3 (1.
Page 63 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Remove the PCI bracket. Screw To confirm the slot to install a card, see the table on Chapter 2 (1.8.2 Supported cards and available slots). Mount a PCI card (RAID controller) to the PCI #1 riser card.
Page 64 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Important Do not touch the terminal part of riser cards or PCI cards and the signal pins of electric parts installed on the board. Installing boards with dirt or oil can cause malfunction.
Page 65 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Mount the PCI#1 riser card removed in step Fix the riser card with three screws removed in step 2. Raise up the banding band that fixes the original built-in SAS/SATA cable, and then pull out the cable.
Page 66 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Connect the built-in SAS/SATA cable that was connected in step 10 to the expansion board via the upper server module. In this case, use the longer cable of the built-in SAS/SATA cable (K410-367).
Page 67 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Connect another built-in <Upper server module> SAS/SATA cable (K410-367) from the expansion board inside the upper server module to the mother board. In this case, use the shorter cable of the built-in SAS/SATA cable (K410-367).
Page 68 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Continue to install or remove internal optional devices, mount and connect the server, and turn it on. Make sure that no error messages are displayed on POST screen. For details on POST error messages, see Chapter 3 (1.
Page 69 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Cautions of cable route To remove the PCI riser card of the slot (PCI Slot #4) only for GPGPU, remove the screws from six locations shown below. Remove PCI raiser card on the slot for GPGPU (PCI Slot#4). PCI raiser card on slot for GPGPU (PCI Slot#4).
Page 70 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Pass the cable through the free space. Optional PCI card Install a PCI card to the PCI riser card in the following procedure. Important When installing a PCI card, make sure the connector of the card fits the connector of the PCI riser card.
Page 71 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Then, remove screws from two locations, and remove the bracket. See the table on Chapter2 (1.8.2 Supported cards and available slots) and confirm the slot to install a card. Remove one screw from the PCI riser card and remove the blank cover.
Page 72 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Align the terminal of the PCI riser card with the slot on the motherboard and insert it securely. Fix the PCI riser card with three screws removed in step 2. Continue to install or remove internal optional devices, mount and connect the server, and turn it on. Make sure that no error messages are displayed on POST screen.
Page 73: Use Of Internal Hard Disk Drives In The Raid System
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives in the RAID system. Important If you use hard disk drives in the RAID system or change the RAID level, hard disk drives are initialized.
Page 74: Connecting Cables
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Connecting cables (a) Using the optional RAID controller The optional internal SAS/SATA cable (K410-356/K410-367) is used for connection. For RAID controller (N8103-176/177/178/188) side, see the figure below for connection. For details, see “Chapter 2 (1.8.3(1) RAID controller (N8103-176/177/178/188), and internal SAS/SATA cable (K410-356/K410-357))”.
Page 75: Notes On Building Raid System
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Notes on Building RAID System • The number of hard disk drives required varies in each RAID level. • If an optional RAID controller N8103-176/188 is used, the RAID system cannot be built in RAID5/RAID6. The minimum number of hard disk drives RAID level N8103-176/188...
Page 76: Hard Disk Drive
Important Use hard disk drives specified by NEC. Installing a third-party hard disk drive might cause a failure of the server as well as the hard disk drive. Note the following precautions to install hard disk drives.
Page 77: Installation
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installation Install a hard disk drive by using the following procedure. Note In the RAID System, use hard disk drives that have the same specifications (capacity, rotational speed, and standard). See Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Locate the slot where you install the hard disk drive.
Page 78: Removal
If you transfer or dispose of the removed hard disk drive, see Chapter 1 (1.5 Transfer, Relocation, and Disposal) in Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices to erase data. Important NEC assumes no liability for data leakage should the product be transferred to a third party without erasing the data. Note •...
Page 79: Replacing A Hard Disk Drive In The Raid System (Auto Rebuild)
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Replacing a hard disk drive in the RAID System (Auto Rebuild) In the RAID System, you can use the auto rebuild feature to restore data back to the state before a failure occurred.
Page 80: Vmware Esxi Base Kit (N8106-012)
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.11 VMware ESXi Base Kit (N8106-012) This server is equipped with an internal SATA connector where VMware ESXi Base Kit can be installed. This section describes installation of VMware ESXi Base Kit and OS installation. Important •...
Page 81 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices VMware ESXi Base Kit Installation Procedure Install SATA-DOM to the SATA connector vertically. SATA-DOM holder mounting position Express5800/D120h User’s Guide...
Page 82: Os Installation
・The license of ESXi is not included in this product. Prepare the edition of license you use separately. ・Do not mix it with a bootable hard disk drive. Set the installation media (NEC Custom Image), and turn the power ON. When the installer automatically starts up, the Storage Device selection screen appears.
Page 83: Power Supply Unit
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.12 Power Supply Unit This server can contain two power supply units. The server provides a redundant power configuration that ensures continued operation of the system in the unlikely event one of the power supply units fails. Cold Redundant Feature The server supports the feature to optimize power efficiency as described below: •...
Page 84 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Push the lever of the failed power supply unit toward inside, and pull the power supply unit while holding the handle. Insert the new power supply unit until it is locked with clicking sound. Connect the power cord.
Page 85: Tpm Kit (N8115-31)
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.13 TPM kit (N8115-31) This section describes the procedure for installation of the optional TPM kit (N8115-31). Installation Install the connectors at the following locations. TPM kit Express5800/D120h User’s Guide...
Page 86: Additional Rs-232C Connector (N8117-01A)
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.14 Additional RS-232C connector (N8117-01A) This section describes the procedure for installation of the optional additional RS-232C connector (N8117-01A). Important N8117-01A has two types of cables. For this server, use the cable “RS-232C (A): 804-063264-020”. Installation Install the connectors at the following locations.
Page 87: Installation And Connection
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Installation and Connection This section describes how to install the server and connect cables. Installation This server must be mounted to a rack which conforms to EIA standards for use. Installing Rack Refer to the manual that comes with your rack for how to install the rack, or consult with your sales representative.
Page 88 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 •...
Page 89: Installing The Server To The Rack Or Removing It From The Rack
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Installing the server to the rack or removing it from the rack Mount the server to the rack. (This section also describes the removal procedure.) WARNING Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safety. Failure to observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury.
Page 90 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Preparation Check and install the rail. Checking rails Make sure the orientation of right and left rails by viewing labels on each rail. <Right> Outer rail Inner rail <Left> Outer rail Inner rail Express5800/D120h User’s Guide...
Page 91 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Installing the inner rail Viewing from the front of this server, install the inner rail with outer rail A on the right side and outer rail B on the left side. Installing the outer rail Mount a rail marked as "A"...
Page 92 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Installation Mount the server to a rack in the following procedure. Important The weight of the module enclosure is a maximum of 41 kg. Always install the server with three or more persons. Pull out the slide rails of the right and left outer rails until they are locked.
Page 93 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Removal procedure Remove the server from the rack in the following procedure. Important The weight of the module enclosure is a maximum of 41 kg. At least three persons are required to remove the server from rack. Make sure that the power of all servers mounted on the module enclosure is turned off and then disconnect the power cord or all interface cables from the module enclosure.
Page 94: Installation/Removal Of Server Module
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Installation/Removal of server module Preparation Check the slot number (1 to 4) of the right and the left of the server modules and the corresponding module enclosure. Slot 3 Slot 1 Slot 4 Slot 2 [Module enclosure: When installing the 1U server module] Slot 2...
Page 95 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Installation Important • For the 1U server module, install the server module in the order from slot 1, slot 2, slot 3, to slot 4. • For the 2U server module, install the server module in the order from slot 2 to slot With the lever held up, insert server modules slowly in the horizontal direction into the back until the position where it stops.
Page 96: Installation Of Blank Module (N8141-85F)
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Installation of blank module (N8141-85F) To the slots where server modules are not mounted, install a blank module (N8141-85F). [Blank module (N8141-85F)] Installation procedure Insert a blank module in free slots. When inserted into the back of the module enclosure, the installation is complete. (The above figure shows that the blank module is installed to the slots 3 and 4 when the 1U server module is installed.) Removal...
Page 97: Connection
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.
Page 98 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Finally, connect the provided power cord to an outlet. Hub, switching hub, etc. Hub, switching hub, etc. 10G BASE-T/ 1000 BASE-T/ For connecting with UPS, see 1000 BASE-T/ 100 BASE-TX/ the next section 100 BASE-TX/ 10 BASE-T 10 BASE-T...
Page 99: Connecting To Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Connecting to Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) To connect the power cord of the server to a UPS, use the connector output on the rear of the UPS. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the UPS. Example Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Overload protection...
Page 100: Chapter 3 Setup
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/D120h Setup This chapter describes how to set up the server. 1. Turning on the Server Instructions of turning on the server. Power-On Self-Test (POST) is explained in this section. 2. BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) Instructions of setting BIOS by using BIOS Setup Utility.
Page 101: Turning On The Server
STATUS LED is lighting green or amber, wait until it goes off. Press POWER Switch at the front of the server. POWER LED is turned on green and after a while, NEC logo appears on the display. Important Do not connect or disconnect external USB device while POST is running.
Page 102 Chapter 3 Setup 1. Turning on the Server Slot 3 Slot 1 Slot 4 Slot 2 [Module enclosure: When installing the 1U server module] Slot 2 Slot 4 [Module enclosure: When installing the 2U server module] While the logo is being displayed, the self-diagnostic program (POST) runs and tests the hardware. For details, see Chapter 3 (1.1 POST).
Page 103: Post
When you hear beep many times during the time between power on and OS startup • When any error message is displayed POST sequence POST runs automatically when the server is turned on. NEC logo appears on the screen as factory settings. Note • Keyboard becomes operable after the logo appears.
Page 104: Post Error Messages
Chapter 3 Setup 1. Turning on the Server When a boot mode is Legacy BIOS and a controller which has the dedicated BIOS (such as a RAID controller) is installed, a message that prompts you to start the configuration utility appears. Example: optional RAID controller Press <Ctrl>...
Page 105: Bios Setup Utility (Setup)
Chapter 3 Setup 2. BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) This section describes how to configure Basic Input Output System (BIOS). Overview BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) is a utility to configure basic hardware settings. This utility is installed in the server as standard.
Page 106: Usage Of Setup
Chapter 3 Setup 2. BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) Usage of SETUP Use the following keys to operate SETUP. Indicates the currently displayed menu Indicates the menu has submenus. Help Settings Parameters (highlighted when selected*) *: Items that cannot be specified are gray. ...
Page 107 Chapter 3 Setup 2. BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP)  <F3> key Restores the parameters. If you choose Yes in the following message, the previous parameter(s) are restored. Load Previous Values? [Yes]  <F9> key Loads default settings. If you select Yes in the following message, the default settings of SETUP are restored.
Page 108: Cases That Require Configuration
Main → System Time On NumLock on power ON Boot → Bootup Numlock State → ON or OFF Off the function to display NEC By pressing <Esc> key, prevent Boot → Quite Boot → Disabled logo during POST the display of the logo.
Page 109 Chapter 3 Setup 2. BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) Category Description To be changed Remark Set the boot mode to Legacy Boot Set as follows. For details, see Installation BIOS mode according to your Guide. Step1:Boot – Boot Mode Select → LEGACY Factory settings is set to UEFI.
Page 110: Bmc/Cmc
Chapter 3 Setup 3. BMC/CMC BMC/CMC Overview The base board management controller (BMC) and chassis management controller (CMC) not only play role as the system management LSI but also provide various management functions. BMC enables you to monitor the temperature, voltage and others in the server module. CMC enables you to monitor the conditions such as the power supply unit or fan in the enclosure.
Page 111: Bmc/Cmc Network Configuration
Chapter 3 Setup 3. BMC/CMC BMC/CMC Network Configuration For details of the network settings of BMC/CMC, see “BMC/CMC Management Console User’s Guide”. BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) also offers the BMC network settings. Run POST following Chapter 3 (1.1.1 POST sequence). Wait until the following message appears on the lower left of the screen.
Page 112 Chapter 3 Setup 3. BMC/CMC Select [Lan channel 1] to set [Configuration Address]. - In the DHCP environment: DynamicBmcDhcp - Out of the DHCP environment: Static Note To use the Shared BMC LAN, set Select NCSI and Dedic to Mode2 NCSI. If the Shared BMC LAN is set, the Web function or virtual media/KVM function of BMC, or the command line interface function may be disconnected.
Page 113 Chapter 3 Setup 3. BMC/CMC  Important Notice  If you use the initial control password on a device controlled via a network, you have a risk of permitting an illegal access by a malevolent third party. If the device is taken over by an illegal access, it may disturb the availability and completeness to damage the system and may be abused for a cyber-attack foothold by botnet.
Page 114: Expressbuilder
To use this feature, choose OS (Windows installation) installation in Boot Selection Menu. Bundled software Stores NEC ESMPRO, Universal RAID Utility, and other bundled software. Maintenance Diagnoses the server. To use this feature, choose Tool menu in Boot Selection Menu.
Page 115: Installing Software Components
Chapter 3 Setup 5. Installing Software Components Installing Software Components Continue to install software components such as OS. See the instructions below. • Installation Guide (Windows) Tips Hibernate function of Windows Server cannot be used. Do not set Hibernate at Windows shutdown.
Page 116: Turning Off The Server
Chapter 3 Setup 6. Turning Off the Server Turning Off the Server Turn off the server by using the following procedure. 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 controlling the UPS. Shut down the OS.
Page 117: Chapter 4 Appendix
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/D120h Appendix Specifications Glossary Revision Record Express5800/D120h User’s Guide...
Page 118: Specifications
Storage: -10～55℃/20～80%(No condensation either when operating or when stored) Accessories Getting Started, Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices Supported Support by NEC Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Standard Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Datacenter Microsoft® Windows Server® 2016 Standard Microsoft® Windows Server® 2016 Datacenter VMware ESXi 6.0 Update3 *4...
Page 119 Chapter 4 Appendix 1. Specifications Devices work in USB2.0 mode when VMware ESXi 6.0 is installed. More than 5GB of logical memory capacity is required to install VMware ESXi 6.0. CPU: Xeon Platinum 8160M Processor Express5800/D120h User’s Guide...
Page 120 Storage: -10～55°C/20 to 80%(No condensation either when operating or when stored) Accessories Getting Started, Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices Supported Support by NEC Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Standard Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Datacenter Microsoft® Windows Server® 2016 Standard Microsoft®...
Page 121: Module Enclosure
Chapter 4 Appendix 1. Specifications Module Enclosure N8141-83F (Onboard Model) N8141-84F (Onboard Model) Product number N8141-92F (RAID Controller,SAS Controller N8141-93F (RAID Controller,SAS Controller Model) Model) Number of server modules Up to four Express5800/D120h can be mounted : 1U server module that can be mounted Chassis design 2U Rack mount type...
Page 122: Glossary
Software for managing a number of 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 memory, CPU power, and other OS resources.
Page 123: Revision Record
Chapter 4 Appendix 3. Revision Record Revision Record Revision Date Issued Description (Document Number) 10.117.01-101.01 July 2017 Newly Created 10.117.01-101.02 November 2017 Thoroughly Revised Express5800/D120h User’s Guide...
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Front View

Rear View

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Motherboard

Status Indicators

Chapter 2 Preparations

Installing Internal Optional Devices

Safety Precautions

Overview of Installation and Removal

Identifying Server (UID Switch)

Removing Server Module

Processor (CPU)

DIMM

LAN Mezzanine (N8104-168/N8104-170)

PCI Card

Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System

Hard Disk Drive

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Power Supply Unit

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Additional RS-232C Connector (N8117-01A)

Installation and Connection

Installation

Connection

Chapter 3 Setup

Turning on the Server

Post

BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP)

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