Page 1 N8100-1575F/1576F/1577F N8100-1578F/1579F/1580F NEC Express5800/iR120a-1E User's Guide 1st Edition September 2009 ONL-510_013_01-iR120a1E-100-00-0909...
Page 2 The NEC product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product. However, actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator control.
Page 3 Keep this manual at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS Follow the instructions in this manual for your safety to use the NEC Express server. Your server contains components with possible danger, hazards that may cause by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards.
Page 4 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL AND WARNING LABELS Attentions Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock. Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire. Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury.
Page 5 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Page 6 (5) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this manual regardless of Item (4).
Page 7: Preface
Purchase of this server is your assurance of receiving state-of-the-art, high quality hardware to meet your needs, both now and in the future. Read this User's Guide thoroughly to fully understand handling of the NEC Express server and appreciate its functions to the maximum extent.
Page 8: About This User's Guide
Chapter 8 Installing and Using Utilities describes how to install the utilities for the server. It also includes a description on using the attached "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" DVD. Chapter 9 Maintenance provides you with all the information necessary to maintain successful operation of the server.
Page 9: Text Conventions
Appendix A Specification provides specifications for your server. Appendix B Other Precautions provides supplementary notes on using the server. Appendix C IRQ provides a list of factory-set IRQs. Appendix D Using a Client Computer Which Has a CD Drive describes how to install the management software of EXPRESSBUILDER to the client computer without the DVD drive.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Internal View ..........................2-6 Mother Board..........................2-8 Backplane Board...........................2-9 Standard Features ........................2-10 Remote Power-On Feature (Wake On LAN)................2-11 AC LINK Feature........................2-11 Security ..........................2-11 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ....................2-12 NEC ESMPRO........................2-12 Maintenance Tools .........................2-13 System Diagnostic Utility ......................2-13 Remote Management......................2-13 Using Your Server........................2-14 POWER Switch........................2-14...
Page 11 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility........4-47 Configuring Mother Board Jumpers ...................4-50 Chapter 5 Installing Windows Server 2008 ..............5-1 Notice ............................5-1 Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER............5-1 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports ...............5-2 Installing Service Pack ......................5-2 Updating System ........................5-2 Installing on the Mirrored Volume ...................5-2...
Page 12 Installing Maintenance Utilities....................5-40 Making Backup Copies of System Information................5-40 Chapter 6 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions ........... 6-1 Notice ............................6-1 Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER............6-1 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports ...............6-2 Installing Service Pack ......................6-2 Updating System ........................6-2 Re-installing to the Hard Disk Drive which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk ....6-2...
Page 13 Making Backup Copies of System Information................6-38 Chapter 7 Installing Windows Server 2003 ..............7-1 BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 ..............7-1 Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER............7-1 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports ...............7-2 Application of Service Pack .....................7-2 Updating System ........................7-2 Re-installing to the Hard Disk which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk ......7-2...
Page 14 NEC ESMPRO ..........................8-7 Functions and Features......................8-7 Universal RAID Utility.........................8-8 Setup with Express Setup ......................8-8 Manual Setup ...........................8-8 Management of RAID System using NEC ESMPRO Manager..........8-9 Easy Configuration........................8-9 Creating Logical Drive of RAID 6...................8-9 NEC Product Info Collection Utility ..................8-10 Installation..........................8-10 Using Utility...........................8-11...
Page 15 Problems with the Server .....................10-19 Problems with Windows.......................10-25 Problems with RAID System and RAID Controller ............10-33 Problems with N8190-127/131 FibreChannel Controller.............10-34 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ................10-35 Problems with Autorun Menu ....................10-36 Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information.................10-37 Memory Dump .........................10-37 Preparing for Memory Dumping..................10-37 Saving the Dump File......................10-38...
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Page 17: Chapter 1 Notes On Using Your Server
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of your server.
Page 18: Warning Labels
1-2 Notes on Using Your Server WARNING LABELS The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your server to inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the server. (Do not intentionally remove or damage any of the labels.) If you find any labels totally/partially removed or illegible due to damage, contact your sales representative.
Page 19 Notes on Using Your Server 1-3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Model Attached to the bottom of the chassis...
Page 20: Safety Notes
NEC assumes no liability for any accident resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage if the server has been used in the above conditions.
Page 21 Notes on Using Your Server 1-5 CAUTION Keep water or foreign matter away from the server. Do not let any form of liquid (water etc.) or foreign matter (e.g., pins or paper clips) enter the server. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock, a fire, or a failure of the server.
Page 22: Rack
1-6 Notes on Using Your Server Rack CAUTION Do not carry or install the server only by a single person. More than one person is required to carry or install the rack. Failure to follow this instruction may cause the rack to fall to result in personal injury and/or breakage of surrounding devices.
Page 23: Power Supply And Power Cord Use
Notes on Using Your Server 1-7 Power Supply and Power Cord Use WARNING Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock. Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Page 24 1-8 Notes on Using Your Server CAUTION Use the authorized power cord only. Use only the power cord that comes with your server. Use of an unauthorized power cord may cause a fire when the electric current exceeds the rated flow. Also, observe the following to prevent an electric shock or fire caused by a damaged cord.
Page 25: Installation, Relocation, Storage, And Connection
Notes on Using Your Server 1-9 Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection CAUTION Do not install the server in any place other than specified. Do not install the server in the following places or any place other than specified in this User's Guide. Failure to follow this instruction may cause a fire.
Page 26 Do not use any unauthorized interface cable. Use only interface cables provided by NEC and locate a proper device and connector before connecting a cable. Using an authorized cable or connecting a cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.
Page 27: Cleaning And Working With Internal Devices
Notes on Using Your Server 1-11 Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server on any occasion other than described in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server.
Page 28: During Operation
1-12 Notes on Using Your Server During Operation WARNING Avoid contact with the server during thunderstorms. Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when a thunderstorm is approaching. If it starts thundering before you disconnect the power plug, do not touch any part of the server including the cables. Failure to follow this warning may cause a fire or an electric shock.
Page 29: For Proper Operation
Notes on Using Your Server 1-13 FOR PROPER OPERATION Observe the following notes for successful operation of the server. Use of the server ignoring the notes will cause malfunctions or failures of the server. Make sure to power off the server before connecting or disconnecting cables between the server and peripheral devices.
Page 30 NEC recommends you use NEC's genuine products. Some third-party products claim that they support the server. However, repair of the server due to a failure or damage resulted from use of such third-party products will be charged.
Page 31: Transfer To Third Party
Notes on Using Your Server 1-15 TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided with the server to a third party: Make sure to provide this manual along with the server to a third party. IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g.,...
Page 32: Disposal And Consumables
Your server contains some components that are only good for a limited period of time and require replacement, such as fans, internal batteries, the internal optical disk drive, and the mouse. For stable operation of the server, NEC recommends you replace these components on a regular basis. Consult with your service representative for replacement or the product lives.
Page 33 Notes on Using Your Server 1-17 Advice for Health The longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you become tired, which may cause disorders of your body. When you use a computer, observe the following to keep yourself from getting tired: Good Working Posture You have good posture if the following are satisfied when you use a computer:...
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Page 35: Chapter 2 General Description
Chapter 2 General Description This chapter provides information that you should be familiar with before using the server. It includes names and functions of the components and features of the server.
Page 36: Overview
2-2 General Description OVERVIEW Your server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel microprocessor family. It is a solid performer and offers the latest technology. The combination of compute performance, memory capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many server market applications.
Page 37: System Chassis
General Description 2-3 SYSTEM CHASSIS Names and functions of the components are shown below. Front View 3.5-inch had disk drive model 12-1 12-2 12-3 12-4 2.5-inch had disk drive model 12-3 12-5 12-7 12-1 12-2 12-4 12-6 12-8...
Page 38: General Description
2-4 General Description POWER LED (green) This LED turns green when the power is turned on. DISK ACCESS LED (green/amber) This LED is green during access to the internal hard disk drives or optical disk drive. The LED turns amber when the hard disk drive fails. The LED blinks green and amber alternately during rebuild processing (in RAID configuration).
Page 39: Rear View
General Description 2-5 Rear View 12-1 12-2 6-1 6-2 AC inlet Connect the AC power cord to this socket. Serial port B (COM B) connector The connector is used to connect a device with the serial interface. LINK/ACT LED (green) The ACT/LINK LED is lit green when the network port is being linked with the connected device such as a hub (LINK state).
Page 40: Internal View
2-6 General Description Internal View 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Model 3-11 Drive bays The last digit number indicates the drive bay number. Hard disk drive is optional. Backplane board Cooling fan (The last digit number indicates the fan number.) Power supply unit DIMM CPU/Heat sink Air duct...
Page 41 General Description 2-7 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Model 3-11 Drive bays The last digit number indicates the drive bay number. Hard disk drive is optional. Backplane board Cooling fan (The last digit number indicates the fan number.) Power supply unit DIMM CPU/Heat sink Air duct...
Page 42: Mother Board
2-8 General Description MOTHER BOARD 6-1 6-2 Power connector Password clear jumper switch DIMM socket Connector for front panel board 2-1 CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM4 SW RAID jumper switch 2-2 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM4 Front USB connector Connector for power monitor Speaker Processor (CPU) socket CMOS configuration jumper switch 4-1 CPU1...
Page 43: Backplane Board
General Description 2-9 BACKPLANE BOARD 3.5-inch hard disk drive model 7 8 6 5-11 2.5-inch hard disk drive model SATA/SAS connector The last digit number indicates connector number. Hard disk drive connector (rear face) Power connector Unued System cooling fan connector The last digit number indicates fan number.
Page 44: Standard Features
2-10 General Description STANDARD FEATURES High performance Quad-core Intel® Xeon® processor – N8100-1575F/1578F: 2GHz – N8100-1576F/1579F: 2.26GHz – N8100-1577F/1580F: 2.13GHz High-speed memory access (DDR3 800/1066) High-speed 1000BASE-T/100BASE- TX/10BASE-T interface (2 ports) (1Gbps/100Mbps/10Mbps supported) High-speed disk access (SATA and SAS (option))
Page 45: Remote Power-On Feature (Wake On Lan)
General Description 2-11 Remote Power-On Feature (Wake On LAN) The remote power-on function turns on the server through a network. It sends a special packet from the management computer to a remote server to turn it on if the server is off-powered. To enable this feature, you must select "Enabled"...
Page 46: Nec Expressbuilder
NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO is server management software that runs on the OS. The NEC ESMPRO includes the NEC ESMPRO Manager for the server monitoring terminal and the NEC ESMPRO Agent and NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension for the NEC Express server.
Page 47: Maintenance Tools
See Chapter 10 for details. System Diagnostic Utility The system diagnostic utility contained in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is useful to detect hardware failures. See Chapter 9 for details. Remote Management The server may be monitored and managed via LAN/WAN by using EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 and NEC ESMPRO Manager utility stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.
Page 48: Using Your Server
2-14 General Description USING YOUR SERVER This section describes basic operations of the server including how to use devices such as the optical disk drive. See Appendix B for notes on using the disc and accessories including the keyboard and the mouse. POWER Switch Use the POWER switch to turn on/off the server.
Page 49: Post Execution Flow
ECC memory module, CPU module, keyboard, and mouse. POST also displays messages of the BIOS Setup utility, such as the start-up message, while in progress. With the factory setup of the server, the NEC logo appears on the display unit while POST is in progress. (To display the POST check results, press Esc.)
Page 50 2-16 General Description After a few seconds from power-on, POST starts checking the memory. The count message of the basic and expansion memory appears at top left on the display unit screen. The memory check may takes a few minutes to complete depending on the memory size of the server.
Page 51: Post Error Messages
General Description 2-17 If the server has an optional RAID controller or SCSI card, POST displays the message prompting you to launch the RAID configuration utility or the SCSI BIOS setup utility. Refer to the manual supplied with the RAID controller for detail instructions. POST will automatically proceed a few seconds later.
Page 52 2-18 General Description Power-saving Mode The server can be entered into standby state that hardly consumes electric power if the ACPI compliant operating system is installed in your system. Select "Standby" from OS shutdown menu, or press the POWER switch if the standby state is enabled for POWER switch.
Page 53: Identification Of Servers ~ Uid Switch
General Description 2-19 Identification of Servers ~ UID Switch ~ An "UID (Unit ID) LED" is provided on the front panel and rear panel. If more than one server is mounted in a single rack, the LED identifies the server you are going to maintain. FRONT 3-5-inch hard disk drive...
Page 54 2-20 General Description The UID LED goes on when the UID (Unit ID) switch is pressed. It goes off when the switch is pressed again. The UID LED blinks upon reception of command from software. Maintenance from the rear of the rack has to be carried out in a dark, narrow space. The interface cable of a server or power supply unit in normal state may be disconnected by accident in this situation.
Page 55: Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server This chapter describes how to set up your server appropriate for your system, on a step-by-step basis.
Page 56: Setup Flow
Installing the operating system Install an operating system to the server. See Chapter 5, 6, or 7. Installing the utilities Install the utilities in the provided NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. See Chapter 8. Making backup copies of system information After all the system setup procedures are completed, make backup copies of system information.
Page 57: Unpacking The System
IMPORTANT: There are third-party products (memory modules, hard disk drives, etc.) available for the server in the markets. However, NEC recommends that you should use NEC products for stable operation. NEC assumes no liability for data errors and failures due to malfunction...
Page 58: Selecting Server Site
3-4 Setting Up Your Server SELECTING SERVER SITE To use the server, install it on a standard EIA 19-inch rack assembly. Refer to the documentation attached to the rack or contact your service representative for the installation of the server on the rack. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Page 59 Setting Up Your Server 3-5 Do not install the rack in the places listed below. Installing the rack or mounting the server on the rack in such a place may cause some malfunction to occur. Narrow space from which devices cannot be pulled out from the rack completely Place that cannot bear the total weights of the rack and devices mounted on the rack Place where stabilizers cannot be installed or where the rack can be installed only after the practice of proper earthquake-resistant construction...
Page 60: Installing The Server
3-6 Setting Up Your Server INSTALLING THE SERVER This subsection provides the instructions for installing the server into a rack cabinet. (This subsection also describes the removal procedures.) WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury.
Page 61: Preparation For Installation
Setting Up Your Server 3-7 Installation This server can be installed in either the NEC rack or a third vendor's rack. Take the following steps to install the server in the rack. Preparation for installation When shipped from factory, the left and right slide rails are fixed with tapes at the front and side faces to prevent from falling off during transportation.
Page 62 3-8 Setting Up Your Server While pushing the unlock button on the front of the server, hold the rails and slowly move them toward the rear of the server. Only the inner rails remain screwed to the server when the rail assemblies have been removed.
Page 63 Setting Up Your Server 3-9 Installing rail assemblies Insert the square projection of the rail assembly into the angle hole on the 19-inch rack until it is locked with clicking sound. The figure below shows the right side (front) of the rack. Install the rail assemblies to the right side (rear), and left side (front and rear) of the rack in the same procedure.
Page 64 3-10 Setting Up Your Server Installing the Server CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-4 to 1-12 for details. Do not lift the server only by a single person. Do not pinch your finger with mechanical components.
Page 65 Setting Up Your Server 3-11 Firmly fit the inner rails on the sides of the server into the rail assemblies that are installed on the rack, and then slowly push the server into the rack. When the server is completely pushed into the rack, the server is locked. IMPORTANT: Be very careful not to get your finger caught in the levers or rails.
Page 66 3-12 Setting Up Your Server Removal Remove the server from the rack in the following procedure. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-4 to 1-12 for details.
Page 67 Setting Up Your Server 3-13 To remove the rail assembly, pull out the rail toward you while pushing the lever.
Page 68: Connecting Peripheral Devices
3-14 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES Connect peripheral devices to the server. The server is provided with connectors for wide variety of peripheral devices. The figure on the next page illustrates available peripheral devices for the server in the standard configuration and locations of the connectors for the devices. IMPORTANT: Consult with your service representative if you want: –...
Page 69: Setting Up Your Server
Setting Up Your Server 3-15 3.5-inch hard disk drive model USB device Display unit FRONT 2.5-inch hard disk drive model USB device Display unit FRONT Device with the Network system on LAN serial interface (connected via a hub) Finally connect the provided power cord to the receptacle.
Page 70 3-16 Setting Up Your Server IMPORTANT: Power off the server and a peripheral device before connection. Connecting a powered peripheral device to the powered server will cause malfunctions and failures. To connect a third-party peripheral device or interface cable to the server, consult with your service representative for availability of such a device or cable.
Page 71: Connecting Power Cord
Setting Up Your Server 3-17 CONNECTING POWER CORD Connect the provided power cord to the server. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-4 to 1-12 for details.
Page 72 3-18 Setting Up Your Server To connect the power cord from the server to an interruptive power supply (UPS), use outlet socket on the rear of the UPS. Refer to the manual that comes with the UPS for details. <Example> Computer interface port (COM) Reset button for Outlet socket...
Page 73: Turning On The Server
UPS, turn on the power control unit. Press the POWER switch. The POWER LEDs on the front and the rear of the server come on green. In a few seconds, the NEC logo appears on the screen. 3.5-inch hard disk drive model POWER LED POWER switch 2.5-inch hard disk drive model...
Page 74 3-20 Setting Up Your Server The Power On Self-Test (POST) runs while "NEC" logo is displayed to diagnose the system hardware. See "POST" described later for details. Upon completion of POST, the OS starts. NOTE: When the POST detects any error, it displays an error message and its measure on the display unit.
Page 75: Installing Operating System
Setting Up Your Server 3-21 INSTALLING OPERATING SYSTEM See Chapter 5, 6, or 7 for installing the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating systems. To install the other operating system listed above, contact your service representative. IMPORTANT: Before installing the operating system, adjust the system date and time by using the BIOS setup utility "SETUP."...
Page 76: Making Backup Copies Of System Information
Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information by the following process. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive and restart the system. Select [Tool menu (Normal mode)].
Page 77: Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server Configuration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration. You can configure your system, as well as option boards you may add to your system, using the BIOS SETUP Utility. Several unique system parameters are configured using the BIOS SETUP, which is stored in the system FLASH memory.
Page 78: Starting Setup Utility
4-2 Configuring Your Server Starting SETUP Utility Powering on the server starts POST (Power On Self-Test) and displays its check results. If the NEC logo is displayed, press Esc. After a few seconds, the following message appears at bottom left on the screen.
Page 79: Description On On-Screen Items And Key Usage
Configuring Your Server 4-3 Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage Use the following keyboard keys to work with the SETUP utility. (Key functions are also listed at the bottom of the screen.) Indicates the current menu. Indicates there are submenus.
Page 80: Configuration Examples
Select [Boot] and specify the boot order. To display POST check results Select [Advanced] - [Boot-time Diagnostic Screen] - [Enabled]. You can also press Esc while the NEC logo is on the screen to display POST check results. To use the remote wakeup feature Via modem: Select [Advanced] - [Advanced Chipset Control] - [Wake on Ring] - [Enabled].
Page 81 Configuring Your Server 4-5 Memory To check the installed memory (DIMM board) status Select [Advanced] - [Memory Configuration] - [CPU1_DIMM n Status] or [CPU2_DIMM n Status], and check the status indications (n: 1, 2, 3, or 4). The on-screen DIMM numbers and socket locations on the mother board are associated as shown in the following figure.
Page 82: System Event Logs
4-6 Configuring Your Server Keyboard To set Numlock Select [Advanced] - [Numlock] – [On]/[Off]. (Default: Off) System Event Logs To clear system event logs Select [Server] - [Event Log Configuration] - [Clear All Event Logs] - [Enter] - [Yes]. Security To set passwords on the BIOS Select [Security] - [Set Supervisor Password] and enter a password.
Page 83 Configuring Your Server 4-7 Saving the Configuration Data To save the current configuration data and exit from SETUP Select [Exit] - [Exit Saving Changes]. To discard changes to the current configuration data Select [Exit] - [Exit Discarding Changes]. Select [Exit] - [Discard Changes]. To load the default setup (may differ from the factory-set value) Select [Exit] - [Load Setup Defaults].
Page 84: Menu And Parameter Descriptions
4-8 Configuring Your Server Menu and Parameter Descriptions The SETUP utility has the following six major menus: Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit To set minute functions, select a submenu from the above menus. The following describes available functions and parameters, as well as the factory-set, for each menu.
Page 85 Configuring Your Server 4-9 Main Option Parameter Description Your Setting System Time HH:MM:SS Set the system time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the system date. Hard Disk Pre-Delay [Disabled] When accessing the IDE device for the first time during POST, the 3 seconds system waits for the specified 6 seconds...
Page 86: Processor Settings
4-10 Configuring Your Server Processor Settings Option Parameter Description Your Setting Processor Speed – Displays clock speed for the processor. Setting (View only) Processor 1 CPUID Numeral "Numeral" indictes CPU ID for Disabled processor 1. Not Installed "Disabled" indicates that the processor is defected.
Page 87 When enabled, the BIOS will display Screen the POST progress. [Disabled] When disabled, the BIOS will display the NEC logo during POST. Cannot be disabled during console redirection. Reset Configuration Data [No] Select "Yes" if you want to clear the system configuration data during the next boot.
Page 88: Memory Configuration
4-12 Configuring Your Server Memory Configuration Option Parameter Description Your Setting Installed memory – Indicates the total capacity of the base memory. (View only) Available under – Indicates the capacity of memory available in the area under 4GB. (View only) CPU1_DIMM 1-4 Indicates the current memory status.
Page 89: Pci Configuration
Configuring Your Server 4-13 PCI Configuration Option Parameter Description Your Setting PCI Slot 1-2 [Enabled] Disables or enables option ROM scan for Option ROM Disabled PCI board in PCI slot. ]: Factory-set IMPORTANT: If the RAID Controller, LAN board (network boot), or Fibre Channel controller is connected with the hard disk drive that does not contain an OS, set the parameter for "PCI Slot x Option ROM"...
Page 90: Peripheral Configuration
4-14 Configuring Your Server Peripheral Configuration IMPORTANT: Note that the interrupt and/or base I/O address are not overlapped with others. If the value set for the interrupt or base I/O address is used in another resource, the yellow asterisk (*) appears. Reset any item with the yellow asterisk properly.
Page 91 Configuring Your Server 4-15 Advanced Chipset Control Option Parameter Description Your Setting Multimedia Timer Disabled Specify whether the system supports the multimedia timer feature. [Enabled] Intel(R) I/OAT Disabled Enables or disables the Intel(R) Acceleration technology. [Enabled] Intel(R) VT-d Disabled Specify whether the Intel(R) Virtualization Technology for Directed [Enabled] I/O feature is enabled or disabled.
Page 92 4-16 Configuring Your Server Security Press Enter on "Set Supervisor Password" or "Set User Password," to display the password entry screen. Enter the passwords on the dialog box. IMPORTANT: User password can be set only when Supervisor password is already set.
Page 93 Configuring Your Server 4-17 Option Parameter Description Your Setting Power Switch [Disabled] Specify whether to enable or disable Inhibit Enabled the power switch feature. (Forced shutdown (pressing the POWER switch for at least four seconds) feature is always acceptable to the server. Disable USB [Disabled] Select the USB port to be disabled...
Page 94: Configuring Your Server
4-18 Configuring Your Server IMPORTANT: If you select any parameter except for [No Change] to change TPM State, a confirmation screen as shown below appears at the end of POST after restarting the system. Select [Execute] on the confirmation screen to determine the change you have made. When [Enable &...
Page 95 5 Minutes booting, or select the time limit for 10 minutes timeout. 15 minutes To use this function, install NEC 20 minutes ESMPRO Agent. Set this item to 25 minutes "Disabled" if the system is booted from 30 minutes...
Page 96 4-20 Configuring Your Server Option Parameter Description Your Setting Power ON Delay [20] - 255 Specify the power on delay time within Time (Sec) the range between 20 and 255 seconds. The specified time is valid when "Power On" or "Last State" is specified for AC LINK.
Page 97: System Management Submenu
Configuring Your Server 4-21 System Management Submenu Option Parameter Description Your Setting BIOS Revision – Displays the current BIOS revision. (View only) Board Part Number – Displays the part number of mother board. (View only) Board Serial Number – Displays the serial number of mother board.
Page 98 BIOS Redirection [Disabled] Enables or disables direct connection from the management PC that uses Port Serial Port A NEC ESMPRO Manager or hyper Serial Port B terminal through the port specified here. Baud Rate 9600 Specify the baud rate used for the interface with the remote console [19.2K]...
Page 99 Configuring Your Server 4-23 BMC LAN Configuration Submenu Option Parameter Description Your Setting Shared BMC LAN [Disabled] Set to "Disabled" if the Enabled management LAN port is used for management LAN. Change to "Enabled" to use the LAN port 2 for management LAN. If set to "Enabled", the management LAN port becomes unavailable.
Page 100 It takes about several tens seconds until initialization completes after execution of Clear BMC Configuration. Executing Clear BMC Configuration also clears settings made in NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension. Before execution, be sure to make backup copy of setting information of NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension.
Page 101 Configuring Your Server 4-25 Boot If you move the cursor to the position of "Boot," the Boot menu appears, which is used to set the boot priority. Indication Device USB CDROM USB CD-ROM drive IDE CD ATAPI CD-ROM (including factory-installed optical disk drive) USB FDC USB floppy disk drive USB KEY...
Page 102 4-26 Configuring Your Server Exit The options on the menu are described below. Exit Saving Changes Exit after writing all modified BIOS SETUP item values to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit leaving CMOS unmodified. User is prompted if any of the setup fields ware modified. Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all BIOS SETUP items.
Page 103: Raid System Configuration
Configuring Your Server 4-27 RAID SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID). About the optional RAID Controller (N8103-115/116A/117A/118A), refer to the documents provided with optional RAID Controller. IMPORTANT: When using Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) or Optional RAID Controller (N8103-115/N8103- 116A/117A/118A), do not let the system enter hibernation or standby...
Page 104: Raid Levels
4-28 Configuring Your Server RAID Levels The record mode enabling the RAID feature includes several levels. Among the levels, the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) supports RAID levels 0 and 1. The number of hard disk drives required to create a disk group varies depending on the RAID level as shown in the table below.
Page 105: Virtual Disk
Configuring Your Server 4-29 Virtual Disk Virtual disk is a logical drive defined in disk group. It is recognized as a physical drive by OS. The allowable number of virtual disks is up to 16 per disk group, or up to 64 per controller. The figure below shows a sample configuration in which the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) is connected with two HDDs, creating one Disk Group.
Page 106 4-30 Configuring Your Server RAID Levels Characteristics of RAID Levels The table below lists the characteristics of the RAID levels. Level Function Redundancy Characteristics RAID0 Striping Data read/write at the highest rate • Largest capacity • Capacity: • (capacity of single HDD) × (number of HDDs) RAID1 Mirroring Two HDDs required...
Page 107 Configuring Your Server 4-31 RAID1 In the RAID1 level, data saved in a HDD is written to another HDD without change. The mode is called "mirroring". When data is written onto a single HDD, the same data is written onto another HDD. If either of the HDDs is defected, the other HDD containing the same data can substitute for the defected HDD.
Page 108: Configuration By Onboard Raid Controller
4-32 Configuring Your Server Configuration by Onboard RAID Controller This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID). Installing the Hard Disk Drives Install the required number of hard disk drives for the desired RAID level to your server. See Chapter 11 for installation procedure.
Page 109 Configuring Your Server 4-33 See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" as described in Chapter 11 of this guide to prepare. Remove the server from the rack (see Chapter 11). Remove the top cover (see Chapter 11). Remove the riser card (see Chapter 11). Locate the position of the RAID configuration jumper switch on the mother board.
Page 110 4-34 Configuring Your Server Running LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility When the following screen appears after you have powered on the server, press Esc. The POST screen appears. Check the description as shown below on the POST screen, then press Ctrl + M. Press <Ctrl><M>...
Page 111 Configuring Your Server 4-35 To quit the utility, press Esc in the TOP menu of LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. When a confirmation message appears, select [Yes]. When the above message appears, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete. The server is rebooted.
Page 112: Menu Tree
4-36 Configuring Your Server Menu Tree +: Selection/execution parameter : Setting parameter. • : Information display >: Can be set (modified) after creation of virtual drive Menu Description +Configure Performs Configuration settings +Easy Configuration Set configuration (Using fixed value) +New Configuration Set new configuration +View/Add Configuration Additional setting / viewing configuration...
Page 113: Operating Procedures For Configuration Utility
Configuring Your Server 4-37 Operating Procedures for Configuration Utility Creating/Adding Configuration Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Set new configuration information (pack/virtual drive settings) Check the virtual drive settings Initialize virtual drive Perform Consistency Check Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility.
Page 114 4-38 Configuring Your Server When a confirmation message (Proceed?) is displayed, select "Yes." The SCAN DEVICE starts (scanning information is displayed at the bottom of the screen). Upon completion of SCAN DEVICE, the "New Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU" screen appears. Move the cursor onto the hard disk drive to be packed by using cursor key and then press Space to select the hard disk drive.
Page 115 Configuring Your Server 4-39 Press F10 to create virtual drive. The "Virtual Drives Configure" screen appears. (The figure below shows an example of RAID1 configured with two hard disk drives.) Select "RAID," "Size", "DWC", "RA", or "Span" by using cursor keys. Then press Enter to fix the selection and set each value.
Page 116 4-40 Configuring Your Server (5) "Span: Sets Span. Parameter Remarks SPAN=NO Does not set span. (Recommended) SPAN=YES Sets span. When performing SPAN, create two or more sets of the same pack at pack creation, as shown in the figure below. STRIPING of RAID1 When all settings are completed, select "Accept"...
Page 117 Configuring Your Server 4-41 Execute Check Consistency on the virtual drive that has been initialized. See "Check Consistency" for details. Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit from LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. IMPORTANT: Be sure to execute Check Consistency after creating configuration.
Page 118 4-42 Configuring Your Server Manual Rebuild Replace hard disk drive Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Execute rebuilding Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Replace a hard disk drive and turn on the server. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. Select "Rebuild"...
Page 119 Configuring Your Server 4-43 Setting Hot Spare Install a hard disk drive Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Set for hot spare. Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Install a hard disk drive to be used as hot spare, and then turn on the server. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility.
Page 120 4-44 Configuring Your Server Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. IMPORTANT: Select "Objects" → "Physical Drive" → "Port #X" → "Force Offline" to cancel the hot spare setting. When two or more hard disk drives (of the same capacity) are assigned as hot spare, rebuilding is performed in order starting from the one with the smaller CH number/ID number.
Page 121: Check Consistency
Configuring Your Server 4-45 Check Consistency Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Perform Check Consistency Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. Select "Check Consistency" from the TOP menu. The "Virtual Drives" screen appears. Move the cursor onto the virtual drive to be checked, and press Space to select it. When virtual drive has been selected, press F10 to start consistency check.
Page 122 4-46 Configuring Your Server Others Clear Configuration Clears configuration information. Select "Configure" → "Clear Configuration" from the TOP menu. Executing "Clear Configuration" clears all configuration information on the RAID Controller and hard disk drives. The configuration information on all channels of the RAID Controller is also cleared.
Page 123: Lsi Software Raid Configuration Utility And Universal Raid Utility
Configuring Your Server 4-47 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility You can use Universal RAID Utility for configuration and management, monitoring of RAID System after start up operating system. The point to keep in mind when I use Universal RAID Utility together with LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility is as follows.
Page 124 4-48 Configuring Your Server Disk Array LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 0. You can see a number of Disk Array where [Axx] of [Objects - PHYSICAL DRIVE SELECTION MENU] DG X] in [Objects] menu. Universal RAID Utility manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 1.
Page 125 Configuring Your Server 4-49 The setting level of Universal RAID Utility and the setting value Setting level of Universal Item Setting value RAID Utility Rebuild Priority High Rebuild Rate (LSI Software Middle RAID Configuration Utility) Consistency Check Priority High Chk Const Rate (LSI Software Middle RAID Configuration Utility) NOTES:...
Page 126: Configuring Mother Board Jumpers
4-50 Configuring Your Server CONFIGURING MOTHER BOARD JUMPERS With the BIOS SETUP utility, you can set desired passwords to protect the data stored in the server against access from unauthorized users. When you forget the passwords, however, you may want clear them.
Page 127 Configuring Your Server 4-51 The following describe the clearing procedure. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-4 to 1-12 for details. Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.
Page 128: Clearing Password
4-52 Configuring Your Server Clearing CMOS Data See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" in Chapter 11 to prepare. Remove the server from the rack (see Chapter 11). Remove the top cover (see Chapter 11). Locate the position of the jumpers on the mother board you are changing. Change jumper switch setting from "Protect"...
Page 129: Chapter 5 Installing Windows Server 2008
NOTICE Read the following notes or information before installing the Windows Server 2008. Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your server supports the following optional boards; Controllers supporting installation of OS with Express Setup –...
Page 130: Service Pack Which Expressbuilder Supports
5-2 Installing Windows Server 2008 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack. Windows Server 2008 – OS installation media (with Service Pack 2) –...
Page 131: About The System Partition Size
Installing Windows Server 2008 5-3 About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula. When the system is Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition: Required partition size = size required to install OS + paging file size + dump file size + application size Size required to install OS = 11,600MB (Full Installation) 12,300MB (Full Installation with Service Pack 2)
Page 132 5-4 Installing Windows Server 2008 If the provided partition size is smaller than that required to install the OS and paging file, expand the partition size or utilize a larger disk. If your system does not have a sufficient dump file size, divide the required file space into multiple disks by performing the steps below: Set the system partition size to a size sufficient to install the OS and paging file.
Page 133 Installing Windows Server 2008 5-5 When the system is Windows Server 2008 32-bit (x86) Edition Required partition size = size required to install OS + paging file size + dump file size + application size Size required to install OS = 6,300MB (Full Installation) 9,300MB (Full Installation with Service Pack 2) 9,400MB (Full Installation + Service Pack 2)
Page 134 5-6 Installing Windows Server 2008 If the partition where the operating system is installed is smaller than that required to install the OS and paging file, expand the partition size or utilize a larger disk. If your system does not have a sufficient dump file size, divide the required file space into multiple disks by performing the steps below: Set the partition size to a size sufficient to install the OS and paging file.
Page 135: Installing Windows Server 2008
Installing Windows Server 2008 5-7 INSTALLING Windows Server 2008 Preparations for Installation NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard (DVD-ROM) User's Guide Getting Started Windows Server 2008 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER Windows Server 2008 Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2008.
Page 136 5-8 Installing Windows Server 2008 Select a language and other options from the drop-down lists, and then click [Next]. Click the [Install now ] button. The installation starts.
Page 137 Installing Windows Server 2008 5-9 Enter your product key, and then click [Next]. Select the edition of the Windows operating system that you purchased. Select [I have selected the edition of Windows that I purchased], and then click [Next]. You will see only possible editions that have been determined by Windows based on the key you entered in step 6.
Page 138 5-10 Installing Windows Server 2008 Read the license terms carefully. If you agree, select [I accept the license terms], and then click [Next]. Select the type of installation you want. [Custom (advanced)] is selected below.
Page 139 Controller (N8103-116A/117A/118A) is not used: Go to Step 14. The folder reference dialog box appears. Select a path to the foldr in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, and then click [OK]. If the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) is used: –...
Page 140 Select the partition created, and then click [Next]. When the following message appears, the installation starts automatically. NOTE: If the disk drive contains NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, you will be prompted to replace a media with that for OS installation. Insert the install media according to the on-screen message.
Page 141 Installing Windows Server 2008 5-13 Log on to the system. The steps vary depending on the edition you selected in step 7. If you have selected a full installation After a full installation of Windows Server 2008 is completed, the following dialog box will prompt you to set or change the password before you log on.
Page 142 5-14 Installing Windows Server 2008 On the [Initial Configuration Tasks] window, enter user information. If you have selected a Server Core installation After a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 is completed, press Ctrl + Alt + Del.
Page 143 Installing Windows Server 2008 5-15 Select [Other User]. Log on to the system as an administrator. You need not enter your password in this dialog box. Click the button. Before you log on, you will be prompted to change the password. Click [OK].
Page 144 5-16 Installing Windows Server 2008 Change the password, and then click the button. NOTE: Administrator password that satisfy the next condition, are required. More than 6 characters Contains characters from three of the following categories (numbers, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and signs). When the following message appears, click [OK].
Page 145: Procedure For License Authentication
The setting of SNP function may affect the system performance, so please refer to the attention of SNP detail in the following site before setting it. http://www.nec.com/global/prod/express/ Update the system in the situation below: CPU is expanded (expanded to single processor to multi-processor).
Page 146 5-18 Installing Windows Server 2008 Application Process of "Updating the System" "Updating the System" applies the drivers necessary for NEC Express5800 Series. Log on to the system using an administrator account. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive.
Page 147 Installing Windows Server 2008 5-19 Read the message, and then click [OK]. The update starts. NOTE: The following box appears during the update if you have deployed a full installation of Windows Server 2008. Wait until the update completes. When the following message appears, click [OK] to restart the system. The system has been updated.
Page 148: Driver Installation And Advanced Settings
5-20 Installing Windows Server 2008 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standard drivers mounted on the device. For the information on installing and setting up the driver that is not described in this section, please refer to the document attached to the driver.
Page 149 Installing Windows Server 2008 5-21 For a server running a Server Core installation Note down the current settings (e.g. IP addresses) of the standard and optional adapters teamed for network redundancy before uninstalling LAN driver. Configure the settings after reinstalling the LAN driver. At a command prompt, run dxsetup.exe in your removable medium containing the Driver Set.
Page 150: Network Driver
5-22 Installing Windows Server 2008 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. Two standard network drivers that are mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. Open the [Device Manager] Double-click [(Network Adapter Name)] in the list.
Page 151: Adapter Fault Tolerance (Aft)/Adaptive Load Balancing (Alb)
Installing Windows Server 2008 5-23 Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter.
Page 152 5-24 Installing Windows Server 2008 Refer to the following procedure to set the team member adapter priority status. – Set Primary Point the adapter and click [Set Primary] button. – Set Secondary Point the adapter and click [Set Secondary] button. NOTE: Adapter priority config can be confirmed by the following procedure: 1.
Page 153: Setting Wol
Installing Windows Server 2008 5-25 Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. Start Device Manager. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82567LM-2 Gigabit Network Connection]/[Intel(R) 82574L Gigabit Network Connection] to open the adapter [Properties]. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
Page 154: Graphics Accelerator Driver
5-26 Installing Windows Server 2008 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you use standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. Standard graphics accelerator drivers will be installed automatically. NOTE: <Windows Server 2008> The graphics accelerator driver is supported only on a server running a full installation.
Page 155: Installing Scsi Controller Driver (N8103-107)
Installing Windows Server 2008 5-27 Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-107) If you use the SCSI Controller N8103-107, you do not need to install the driver manually. It is automatically installed by Windows Plug-and-Play. Installing SAS Controller Driver (N8103-104A) If you use the SAS Controller N8103-104A, you do not need to install the driver manually. It is automatically installed by Windows Plug-and-Play.
Page 156: About Windows Activation
5-28 Installing Windows Server 2008 About Windows Activation Windows Server 2008 must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2008. Windows activation process is as follows. For a server running a full installation Go to the Start menu, and in the Run dialog box, type slui, and press Enter. IMPORTANT: If the following message appears, Windows has already been activated on your system.
Page 157 Installing Windows Server 2008 5-29 In the following screen, click [Type a different product key]. Type the product key shown on your COA label, and click [Next].
Page 158 5-30 Installing Windows Server 2008 Activate Windows. The Windows activation is complete.
Page 159 Installing Windows Server 2008 5-31 For a server running a Server Core installation At the command prompt, type slmgr –dli, and press Enter. IMPORTANT: If the following message appears, Windows has already been activated on your system. Click to exit. Type slmgr –ipk <PID>, and press Enter.
Page 160 5-32 Installing Windows Server 2008 At the command prompt, type slmgr –atp <CID>, and press Enter. * CID is the confirmation ID that you received from the call center. The Windows activation is complete.
Page 161: The Procedure To Set Pae Option
Installing Windows Server 2008 5-33 The procedure to set PAE option If your 32-bit system has a memory capacity in excess of 4GB, setting PAE option will enable the system to be installed with over 4GB of memory. IMPORTANT: "PAE option" is not supported on Windows Server 2008 Standard.
Page 162: Setting For Solving Problems
5-34 Installing Windows Server 2008 SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Setup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible when it should occur. Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server.
Page 163 Installing Windows Server 2008 5-35 IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information is recommended. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so that specify "Kernel Memory Dump"...
Page 164 5-36 Installing Windows Server 2008 On the [Paging file size for each drive] box, specify as follows: – A value larger than the recommended size shown in [Total paging file size for all drives] for [Initial size] – A value larger than the [Initial size] for [Maximum size] Then click [Set].
Page 165: How To Create A User-Mode Process Dump File
Installing Windows Server 2008 5-37 How to Create a User-mode Process Dump File "User-mode Process Dump" is the file that records information when any application error occurs. When any application error occurs, do not close the pop-up window that notifies the error, and then collect a dump using following process.
Page 166: Network Monitor
5-38 Installing Windows Server 2008 Network Monitor Network Monitor Setup Microsoft Network Monitor allows you to examine and troubleshoot network problems. NOTE: Windows Server 2008 does not provide Network Monitor. To use Network Monitor on Windows Server 2008, install Network Monitor by following the steps below.
Page 167: Re-Installing The Operation System If Multiple Logical Drives Exist
Installing Windows Server 2008 5-39 Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist [Before Re-installing the Operation System] Be sure to make backup copies before re-installing the operation system just in case. [Re-installing the Operation System] Start the clean installation following the procedure described in this manual. Specify the partition in which you want to install the operating system when the following message appears: Where do you want to install Windows?
Page 168: Installing Maintenance Utilities
5-40 Installing Windows Server 2008 INSTALLING MAINTENANCE UTILITIES Various maintenance utilities are contained in your NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. See Chapter 8 for installing the utilities to your server or management workstations. MAKING BACKUP COPIES OF SYSTEM INFORMATION The system information includes the current BIOS settings and any specific information for the server.
Page 169: Chapter 6 Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions
Read the following notes or information before installing the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your server supports the following optional boards; Controllers supporting installation of OS with Express Setup –...
Page 170: Service Pack Which Expressbuilder Supports
6-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack. Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition – OS installation media (with Service Pack 2) –...
Page 171: About The System Partition Size
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 6-3 About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 4100MB (Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions) = 4100MB (Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions with ServicePack 2)
Page 172: Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions
Before installing, create Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER. NOTE: If you have already "Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER" for NEC Express5800 Server which you are going to install Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions, you do not need to create it again.
Page 173 If you have only NEC Express5800 Server to create Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2003 or Windows can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later.
Page 174 Follow the steps below. Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. Start the Operating System. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. The Menu will appear. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Click [Create drive disk] and select [OEM-Disk for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition].
Page 175: Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions Clean Installation
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 6-7 Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Turn on the system power. Insert the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition CD-ROM into the optical disk drive. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset the system.
Page 176 6-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions The following message is displayed. Please insert the disk labeled manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: *Press ENTER when ready. Insert the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive, and press Enter.
Page 177 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 6-9 A list of mass storage devices is displayed. Select the [Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards (Windows 64-bit)] and press Enter. IMPORTANT: If the following message is displayed when you use the N8103-107 SCSI controller, press S. The driver you provided seems to be newer than the Windows default driver.
Page 178 6-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions When the following message is shown, press Enter to start "Welcome to Setup". IMPORTANT: If you install Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions on the hard disk larger than 2,097,152MB (2TB), you can specify only a value equal to or less than 2,097,152MB as partition size.
Page 179: Procedure For License Authentication
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 6-11 Procedure for License Authentication Product Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be matched with the COA label in which the product key contained in Windows Server 2003 is written. NOTES: Execute the activation within 30 days.
Page 180 Log on to the system by the account with administrator authority to the server (such as administrator). Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. Click Start menu and [Run], and then execute the following command.
Page 181 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 6-13 When the following message is displayed, make sure to click [Finish] to restart the system. With that, application process of the Hotfix (KB921411) is finished.
Page 182 Log on to the system with the account that has administrative privilege (e.g.administrator). Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of server. The Autorun Menu will be displayed Left-click on [Setup Windows], and then click [Update the system].
Page 183 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 6-15 When the following message appears, "Updating the System" was finished. When you apply Service Pack: Click [Yes], and then go to Step 6. When you do not apply Service Pack: Click [No], and then go to Step 8. When the following message appears, click [Yes].
Page 184 6-16 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions When the following message appears, click [Yes] to restart the system. The system has been updated.
Page 185 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 6-17 Recovery Process If "Updating the System" is executed before the application of the "Hotfix for Windows x64 (KB921411)", "!" may be displayed on the USB root hub. If "!" is displayed on the USB root hub, perform application of the "Hotfix for Windows x64 (KB921411)"...
Page 186: Driver Installation And Advanced Settings
6-18 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standard drivers mounted on the device. For the information on installing and setting up the driver that is not described in this section, please refer to the document attached to the driver.
Page 187 Click [Next]. Choose "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click [Next]. Click [Next]. Click [Install]. When [InstallShield Wizard Completed] window is displayed, click [Finished]. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive, restart the system.
Page 188: Network Driver
6-20 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. IP addresses is not be able to set when the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" check box OFF. This phenomenon will occur with the certain condition.
Page 189: Optional Network Board Driver
If you want to use optional Network Board (N8104-122/125/126), the network driver will be installed automatically. Therefore, the driver attached to the Network board should not be used. If you want to use optional Network Board(N8104-122/125/126), install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.
Page 190: Adapter Fault Tolerance (Aft)/Adaptive Load Balancing (Alb)
6-22 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter.
Page 191 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 6-23 Refer to the following procedure to set the team member adapter priority status. – Set Primary Point the adapter and click [Set Primary] button. – Set Secondary Point the adapter and click [Set Secondary] button. NOTE: Adapter priority config can be confirmed by the following procedure: 1.
Page 192: Setting Wol
6-24 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. When PROSet is not installed Start Device Manager. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82567LM-2 Gigabit Network Connection]/[Intel(R) 82574L Gigabit Network Connection] to open the adapter [Properties].
Page 193 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 6-25 When PROSet is installed Start Device Manager. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82567LM-2 Gigabit Network Connection]/[Intel(R) 82574L Gigabit Network Connection] to open the adapter [Properties]. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
Page 194: Graphics Accelerator Driver
Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive, restart the system. Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-107) If you use the SCSI Controller N8103-107, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. The SCSI Controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 195: Installing Raid Controller Driver (N8103-115)
You do not need to install the driver manually. It is automatically installed by Windows Plug-and- Play. If the RAID Controller N8103-116A/117A/118A is not used: Update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. The RAID Controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 196: About Windows Activation
6-28 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions About Windows Activation Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Windows activation process is as follows. Click [Run] on [Start] menu. Type as follows in the [Open:] box, and click [OK]. oobe/msoobe /a When the screen as follows is displayed, click [Next].
Page 197 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 6-29 The following screen is displayed. Process "Windows activation" according to the following message.
Page 198: Setting For Solving Problems
6-30 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Setup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible when it should occur. Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server.
Page 199 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 6-31 IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information is recommended. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so that specify "Kernel Memory Dump"...
Page 200 6-32 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Specify "Complete memory dump" and modify [Dump file:] in the [Write debugging information] group box. e.g. Write the debug information in D drive write the file name "MEMORY.DMP". D:\MEMORY.DMP Click [Settings] on the [Performance] group box. The [Performance Options] window appears.
Page 201: How To Create A User-Mode Process Dump File
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 6-33 How to Create a User-mode Process Dump File Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any application error is detected, Dr. Watson diagnoses the server and logs diagnostic information (log). Follow the procedure below and specify Dr.
Page 202: Network Monitor
6-34 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Network Monitor To utilize Network Monitor, you need to restart the system after the installation has completed, so we recommend to install Network Monitor before any network trouble may occur. Point to [Settings] from Start menu and click [Control Panel]. The [Control Panel] dialog box appears.
Page 203: Re-Installing The Operation System If Multiple Logical Drives Exist
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 6-35 Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist Before Re-installing the Operation System Be sure to make backup copies before re-installing the operation system just in case. Re-installing the Operation System Start the clean installation following the procedure described in this manual. Specify the partition in which you want to install the operating system when the following message appears: The following list shows the existing partitions and...
Page 204 6-36 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot modify with the following procedure. Click Start menu, right-click [My Computer], and specify [Manage] to start [Computer Management].
Page 205: Installing Maintenance Utilities
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 6-37 INSTALLING MAINTENANCE UTILITIES Various maintenance utilities are contained in your NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. See Chapter 8 for installing the utilities to your server or management workstations.
Page 206: Making Backup Copies Of System Information
Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information by the following process. Insert the "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" DVD into the optical disk drive and restart the system. Select [Tool menu (Normal mode)].
Page 207: Chapter 7 Installing Windows Server 2003
BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 Read the following notes or information before installing the Windows Server 2003. Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your server supports the following optional boards; Controllers supporting installation of OS with Express Setup –...
Page 208: Service Pack Which Expressbuilder Supports
7-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack. Windows Server 2003 R2 – OS installation media (with Service Pack 2) –...
Page 209: About Removable Media
Installing Windows Server 2003 7-3 About Removable Media Do not set removable media, such as DAT, into the device mounted on your server during the OS installation. Floppy Disk Drive The internal floppy disk drive is not included in your system at the standard configuration. Prepare the optional USB floppy disk drive if necessary.
Page 210: About The System Partition Size
7-4 Installing Windows Server 2003 About the System Partition Size The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 R2) = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 R2 with Service...
Page 211 Installing Windows Server 2003 7-5 Dividing into the partition of the recommended size into multiple disks as written below will solve problem that it cannot be reserved in one disk. Set the "Size required for installation + Paging file size". See "Setting for Solving Problems"...
Page 212: 7-6 Installing Windows Server 2003
If you have only NEC Express5800 Server to create Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2003 or Windows can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later. Follow the steps below.
Page 213 Follow the steps below. Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. Start the Operating System. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. The Menu will appear. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive according to the message.
Page 214: Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation
7-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2003. Turn on the system power. Insert the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM into the optical disk drive. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset the system. After a bootable operating system has been installed on the hard disk drive, press Enter while the message "Press any key to boot from CD..."...
Page 215 Installing Windows Server 2003 7-9 The following message is displayed. Please insert the disk labeled manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: *Press ENTER when ready. Insert the Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive, and press Enter. A list of mass storage devices is displayed.
Page 216 7-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 A list of mass storage devices is displayed. Select the [Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards (Windows 32-bit)] and press Enter. IMPORTANT: If the following message is displayed when you use the N8103-107 SCSI controller, press S. The driver you provided seems to be newer than the Windows default driver.
Page 217 Installing Windows Server 2003 7-11 When the following message is shown, press Enter to start "Welcome to Setup". IMPORTANT: If you install Windows Server 2003 on the hard disk larger than 2,097,152MB(2TB), you can specify only a value equal to or less than 2,097,152MB as partition size.
Page 218: Procedure For License Authentication
7-12 Installing Windows Server 2003 Procedure for License Authentication Product Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be matched with the COA label in which the product key contained in Windows Server 2003 is written. NOTES: Execute the activation within 30 days. System may be locked after 30 days is passed.
Page 219 Log on to the system by the account with administrator authority to the server (such as administrator). Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. Click Start menu and [Run], and then execute the following command.
Page 220 7-14 Installing Windows Server 2003 When the following message is displayed, make sure to click [Finish] to restart the system. With that, application process of the Hotfix (KB921411) is finished.
Page 221 Log on to the system with the account that has administrative privilege (e.g. administrator). Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of server. The Autorun Menu will be displayed Left-click on [Setup Windows], and then click [Update the system].
Page 222 7-16 Installing Windows Server 2003 When the following message appears, "Updating the System" was finished. When you apply Service Pack: Click [Yes], and then go to Step 6. When you do not apply Service Pack: Click [No], and then go to Step 8. When the following message appears, click [Yes].
Page 223 Installing Windows Server 2003 7-17 When the following message appears, click [Yes] to restart the system. The system has been updated.
Page 224 7-18 Installing Windows Server 2003 Recovery Process If "Updating the System" is executed before the application of the "Hotfix for Windows Server 2003 (KB921411)", "!" may be displayed on the USB root hub. If "!" is displayed on the USB root hub, perform application of the "Hotfix for Windows Server 2003 (KB921411)"...
Page 225: Driver Installation And Advanced Settings
Click [Next]. Choose "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click [Next]. Click [Next]. Click [Install]. When [InstallShield Wizard Completed] window is displayed, click [Finished]. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive, restart the system.
Page 226: Network Driver
7-20 Installing Windows Server 2003 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. When PROSet is not installed Open the [Device Manager] Double-click [(Network Adapter Name)] in the list.
Page 227: Adapter Fault Tolerance (Aft)/Adaptive Load Balancing (Alb)
Installing Windows Server 2003 7-21 Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter.
Page 228: Remove Team
7-22 Installing Windows Server 2003 Refer to the following procedure to set the team member adapter priority status. – Set Primary Point the adapter and click [Set Primary] button. – Set Secondary Point the adapter and click [Set Secondary] button. NOTE: Adapter priority config can be confirmed by the following procedure: 1.
Page 229: Setting Wol
Installing Windows Server 2003 7-23 Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. When PROSet is not installed Start Device Manager. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82567LM-2 Gigabit Network Connection]/[Intel(R) 82574L Gigabit Network Connection] to open the adapter [Properties].
Page 230 7-24 Installing Windows Server 2003 When PROSet is installed Start Device Manager. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82567LM-2 Gigabit Network Connection]/[Intel(R) 82574L Gigabit Network Connection] to open the adapter [Properties]. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
Page 231: Graphics Accelerator Driver
Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive, restart the system. Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-107) If you use the SCSI Controller N8103-107, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. The SCSI Controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 232: Installing Raid Controller Driver (N8103-115)
You do not need to install the driver manually. It is automatically installed by Windows Plug-and- Play. If the RAID Controller N8103-116A/117A/118A is not used: Update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. The RAID Controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 233: About Windows Activation
Installing Windows Server 2003 7-27 About Windows Activation Windows Server 2003 must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2003. Windows activation process is as follows. NOTE: When you use Windows Server 2003 R2, activation process is not needed. Click [Run] on [Start] menu.
Page 234 7-28 Installing Windows Server 2003 The following screen is displayed. Process "Windows activation" according to the following message.
Page 235: The Procedure To Set Pae Option
Installing Windows Server 2003 7-29 The procedure to set PAE option If your 32-bit system has a memory capacity in excess of 4GB, setting PAE option will enable the system to be installed with over 4GB of memory. IMPORTANT: However, the Microsoft operating system products which support /PAE switch option are limited.
Page 236: Setting For Solving Problems
7-30 Installing Windows Server 2003 SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Setup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible when it should occur. Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server.
Page 237 Installing Windows Server 2003 7-31 IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information is recommended. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so that specify "Kernel Memory Dump"...
Page 238 7-32 Installing Windows Server 2003 Specify "Complete memory dump" and modify [Dump file:] in the [Write debugging information] group box. e.g. Write the debug information in D drive write the file name "MEMORY.DMP". D:\MEMORY.DMP Click [Settings] on the [Performance] group box. The [Performance Options] window appears.
Page 239: How To Create A User-Mode Process Dump File
Installing Windows Server 2003 7-33 How to Create a User-mode Process Dump File Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any application error is detected, Dr. Watson diagnoses the server and logs diagnostic information (log). Follow the procedure below and specify Dr.
Page 240: Network Monitor
7-34 Installing Windows Server 2003 Network Monitor To utilize Network Monitor, you need to restart the system after the installation has completed, so we recommend to install Network Monitor before any network trouble may occur. Point to [Settings] from Start menu and click [Control Panel]. The [Control Panel] dialog box appears.
Page 241: Re-Installing The Operation System If Multiple Logical Drives Exist
Installing Windows Server 2003 7-35 Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist Before Re-installing the Operation System Be sure to make backup copies before re-installing the operation system just in case. Re-installing the Operation System Start the clean installation following the procedure described in this manual. Specify the partition in which you want to install the operating system when the following message appears: The following list shows the existing partitions and...
Page 242 7-36 Installing Windows Server 2003 Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot modify with the following procedure. Click Start menu, right-click [My Computer], and specify [Manage] to start [Computer Management].
Page 243: Installing Maintenance Utilities
Installing Windows Server 2003 7-37 INSTALLING MAINTENANCE UTILITIES Various maintenance utilities are contained in your NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. See Chapter 8 for installing the utilities to your server or management workstations.
Page 244: Making Backup Copies Of System Information
Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information by the following process. Insert the "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" DVD into the optical disk drive and restart the system. Select [Tool menu (Normal mode)].
Page 245 Chapter 8 Installing and Using Utilities This section describes how to use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD that comes with your server and to install the utilities stored on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 246 8-2 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD helps you install the Operating system/the Management software or use the maintenance utilities. When you insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive and restart the system, the following menu appears.
Page 247: Chapter 8 Installing And Using Utilities
Installing and Using Utilities 8-3 Os installation If you select this item, the Top menu appears. IMPORTANT: This tool is Configuration Tool that built on Windows PE 2.1 technology. Pay attention to the automatic reboot that occurs after 72 hours from start.
Page 248 8-4 Installing and Using Utilities Tool menu (Normal mode) If you select this item, the Tool menu appears. You can use the below functions for maintenance. – Maintenance Utility The Maintenance Utility is usually used by the service representative. (See Chapter 10.) –...
Page 249 Installing and Using Utilities 8-5 Tool menu (Redirection mode) If you want to operate this computer via the BIOS redirection (the console-less function), select this item. NOTE: If you operate this computer via the Remote KVM function, select the "Tool menu (Normal mode)". The menu's functions are the same as the "Tool menu (Normal mode)".
Page 250: Autorun Menu
8-6 Installing and Using Utilities Autorun Menu When the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD is inserted into the optical disk drive, Windows automatically launches the menu as shown below. This menu is used to, Read the User's Guide or the other documents, Update the server system (Windows drivers), and Install the management software.
Page 251: Nec Esmpro
Installing and Using Utilities 8-7 NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO lets a system administrator manage remote servers across a network. NEC ESMPRO monitors server hardware and software configurations, failures, and performance. With log data collected by NEC ESMPRO, a system administrator can track long-term and short-term performance, monitor server usage, and check server failure rates.
Page 252: Universal Raid Utility
Universal RAID Utility. Setup with Express Setup You can install Universal RAID Utility with Express Setup contained in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. When you start the Express Setup, a dialog to specify an application appears. Select [Universal RAID Utility] on the dialog.
Page 253: Management Of Raid System Using Nec Esmpro Manager
You can manage the RAID System managed Universal RAID Utility on NEC ESMPRO Manager by NEC ESMPRO Manager Ver. 5.2 or later. The operating system of the computer installed with the RAID system that can manage with NEC ESMPRO Manager is only Windows.
Page 254: Nec Product Info Collection Utility
8-10 Installing and Using Utilities NEC PRODUCT INFO COLLECTION UTILITY The NEC Product Info Collection Utility is software installed in this server. Various information on the server can be collected at maintenance and/or the trouble occurrence. This utility can be installed from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.
Page 255: Using Utility
Installing and Using Utilities 8-11 Using Utility Run "\stdclct\collect.exe" in the installation folder. The log folder is created in the stdclct folder, and various information on this server is stored in the data compressed file (zip format). Uninstallation On the Control Panel, select [Add or Remove Programs] – [Product Info Collection Utility (Vx.x.x)]. Follow instructions shown on the dialog box to proceed.
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Page 257: Chapter 9 Maintenance
MAKING BACKUP COPIES NEC recommends you make backup copies of your valuable data stored in hard disk drives of the server on a regular basis. For backup storage devices suitable for the server and backup tools, consult with your service representative.
Page 258: Cleaning
9-2 Maintenance CLEANING Clean the server on a regular basis to keep the server in a good shape. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1- 4 to 1-12 for details.
Page 259: Cleaning The Server
Maintenance 9-3 Cleaning the Server For daily cleaning, wipe the external surfaces of the server with a dry soft cloth. Follow the procedure below if stains remain on the surfaces: IMPORTANT: To avoid altering the material and color of the server, do not use volatile solvents such as thinner and benzene to clean the server.
Page 260: Cleaning The Interior
9-4 Maintenance Cleaning the Interior One of the most important items in a good maintenance program is regular and thorough cleaning of the interior of the server, especially around the mother board. Dust buildup inside the server can lead to several problems. As dust acts as a thermal insulator, a buildup can prevent proper system cooling.
Page 261: Cleaning The Keyboard/Mouse
Maintenance 9-5 Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are all off-powered (the POWER/SLEEP LED goes off), and then wipe the keyboard surface with a dry cloth. The mouse operation depends on the degree of smoothness of the internal ball rotation. To keep the mouse ball clean, use the mouse in a place with little dust.
Page 262: Cleaning Disc
9-6 Maintenance Cleaning Disc A dusty disc or dust-accumulated tray causes the device to fail to read data correctly. Follow the procedure below to clean the tray and disc regularly: Make sure that the server is powered (the POWER/SLEEP LED is lit). Press the tray Open/Close button on the front of the optical disk drive.
Page 263: System Diagnostics
Maintenance 9-7 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server. Select [Tool menu] - [Test and diagnostics] in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to diagnose the system. Test Items The following items are tested in system diagnostics. Memory CPU cache memory...
Page 264: Startup And Exit Of System Diagnostics
Disconnect all the LAN cables from the server. Plug the power cord and power on the server. Use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD to start the system. Select [Tool menu (Normal mode)] when local console of the server is used for, or select [Tool menu (Redirection mode)] when remote console is used for.
Page 265 Maintenance 9-9 Select [Test and diagnostics]. Select [End-User Mode] and the system diagnostics starts. The diagnostics will be completed in approximately three minutes. When the diagnostics is completed, the screen of the display changes as shown below: Diagnostics tool title Test window title TeDoLi (TEst &...
Page 266 Select <Reboot> in the [Enduser Menu] above. The server restarts and the system is started from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Exit the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, and remove the DVD from the optical disk drive. Power off the server and unplug the power cord from the receptacle.
Page 267: Relocating/Storing The Server
Maintenance 9-11 RELOCATING/STORING THE SERVER Follow the procedure below to relocate or store the server: CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-4 to 1-12 for details.
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Page 269: Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting If your server does not operate as expected, read this chapter before assuming a failure. NOTE: For provision against an unexpected failure, it is recommended to install NEC ESMPRO to your computer.
Page 270: System Viewers
SYSTEM VIEWERS Monitor the occurrence of fault by NEC ESMPRO during the system operation. Especially take note on whether any alert is reported to NEC ESMPRO Manager on the language PC. Check whether any alert is reported on NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Page 271: Led
The following table lists indications of the STATUS LED, descriptions, and actions to take. IMPORTANT: If NEC ESMPRO is installed, you can confirm the cause of a failure by referring to the error log. To cycle power to the server, shut down the server from the OS and reboot it, if available.
Page 272: Troubleshooting
10-4 Troubleshooting STATUS LED Description Action indication On (green) The server is operating – normally. Blinking (green) The server is operating with Identify the device in degraded state by using the memory in degraded the BIOS setup utility "SETUP," and replace it as state.
Page 273: Disk Access Led
Troubleshooting 10-5 DISK ACCESS LED The DISK ACCESS LED on the front panel goes on while the internal hard disk drive or optical disk drive is accessed. UID LED (Unit Identification) Pressing the UID switch turns the UID LED located on the front and rear of the server on and off. Pressing the UID switch again turns off the UID LED.
Page 274: Hard Disk Drive Led
10-6 Troubleshooting Hard Disk Drive LED The hard disk drive bay can contain three hard disk drives. Each hot-plug hard disk drive has a DISK LED on its front panel. DISK LED DISK LED 2.5-inch hard disk drive 3.5-inch hard disk drive The DISK LED indicates the drive status as follows.
Page 275: Error Messages
Troubleshooting 10-7 ERROR MESSAGES If an error occurs in the server, an error message appears on the display unit connected to the server. Error Messages after Power-on Powering on the server automatically starts the self-diagnostic program, POST (Power On Self- Test).
Page 276: Post Error Messages
10-8 Troubleshooting POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. The following table lists error codes, error messages, and actions to take. IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before consulting with your service representative.
Page 277 Troubleshooting 10-9 Error Error message Recommended Action code 02D1 System Memory exceeds the CPU's caching Contact your service representative. limit. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writeable. 02F5 DMA Test Failed. 02F6 Software NMI Failed. 02F7 Fail-safe Timer NMI Failed. 0611 IDE configuration changed Check IDE configuration.
Page 278 10-10 Troubleshooting Error Error message Recommended Action code 0B8B BMC progress check timeout. Turn off the power once and then on again to start the server. If the error cannot be 0B8C BMC command access failed. corrected, contact your service 0B8D Could not redirect the console - BMC Busy - representative.
Page 279 Storage Controller in slot xx expansion ROM by using the BIOS SETUP utility (see Chapter 4). H/W Configuration of BMC is corrupted. Use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to configure the remote management card !! Update BMC F/W Configuration by (see Chapter 8).
Page 280: Messages Displayed By Raid Controller During Post
10-12 Troubleshooting Messages displayed by RAID Controller during POST On-screen message Action Memory/battery problems were detected. Contact your service representative. The adapter has recovered, but cached data was lost. Press any key to continue, or 'C' to load the configuration utility. Firmware version inconsistency was Contact your service representative.
Page 281 Troubleshooting 10-13 On-screen message Action Your VDs that are configured for write-back <When battery is not used> are temporarily running in write-through Ignore this message. mode. This is caused by the battery being charged, <When battery is used> missing, or bad. Run WebBIOS or Universal RAID Utility to check if Please allow battery to charge for 24 hours battery is detected.
Page 282 10-14 Troubleshooting On-screen message Action The cache contains dirty data, but some Check if cable, hard disk drives, and upgrade kit are VDs are missing or will go offline, so the connected properly. If the same error persists, cached data can not be written to disk. If this contact your service representative.
Page 283 Troubleshooting 10-15 On-screen message Action Single-bit overflow ECC errors were Contact your service representative to replace the detected during the previous boot of the RAID controller. controller. DIMM on the controller needs replacement. If you continue, data corruption can occur. Press 'X' to continue or else power off the system and replace the DIMM module and reboot.
Page 284: Beep Codes
10-16 Troubleshooting Beep Codes If an error occurs during the POST, the server beeps, indicating the type of error. Each number indicates the number of short beeps, and a hyphen indicates a pause. For example, the beep interval 1-3-1-1 indicates 1 beep, pause, 3 beeps, pause, 1 beep, pause, and 1 beep notifying that the DRAM refresh test error occurred.
Page 285: Error Messages On Virtual Lcd
Troubleshooting 10-17 Error Messages on Virtual LCD NEC EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 (Remote Management Controller) on your server board allows you to monitor the server status on the WEB browser-based screen of the client PC via network. The virtual LCD (16 digits x 2 lines) in the "Host Information" area displays the POST codes and status message.
Page 286 10-18 Troubleshooting Messages displayed on lower line (BMC message) On-screen message Description Action Proc VccpAlm XX Voltage alarm occurred Contact your service representative. BB +1.2v Alm XX BB +1.5v Alm XX XX=09: high voltage (fatal) BB +1.8v Alm XX XX=07: high voltage (warning) BB +3.3v Alm XX BB +3.3vs Alm XX XX=02: low voltage (warning)
Page 287: Solving Problems
Troubleshooting 10-19 SOLVING PROBLEMS When the server fails to operate as expected, see the following to find out your problem and follow the instruction given before asking for repair. If the server still fails to operate successfully after solving your problem, take a note on the on- screen message and contact your service representative.
Page 288 10-20 Troubleshooting POST fails to complete: Is the DIMM board installed? Check if DIMMs are properly installed. → Is the memory size large? The memory check may take a few seconds if the memory size is large. Wait for a →...
Page 289 Troubleshooting 10-21 The keyboard or mouse fails to operate: Is the cable properly connected? You must use the provided keyboard/mouse branch cable (Y cable) for this server. → Make sure that the provided cable is connected to the correct connector on the rear of the server.
Page 290 LED does not mean hard disk drive failure. Fail to access the (internal or external) SCSI devices: Is the SCSI device applicable to the server? Operation of any SCSI device that is not authorized by NEC is not guaranteed. → Are SCSI devices properly configured? When the server has external SCSI devices connected, hard disk drive settings, →...
Page 291 Troubleshooting 10-23 Fail to start the OS: Is the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD in the optical disk drive? Take out the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD and restart the server. → Is the OS broken? Use recovery process to recover the system. →...
Page 292 10-24 Troubleshooting In case using Intel Network adapter teaming: Event Type: Warning Event Source: iANSMiniport Event Category: None Event ID: Description: Adapter link down: Intel ---- Event Type: Warning Event Source: iANSMiniport Event Category: None Event ID: Description: Intel ---- has been deactivated from the team. Event Type: Error Event Source:...
Page 293: Problems With Windows
Troubleshooting 10-25 Problems with Windows Transmission performance on LAN is insufficient when Jumbo Frame feature is used: When 9KB is specified for Jumbo frame size, transmission performance may not → be sufficient as expected depending on the running condition or network environment.
Page 294 10-26 Troubleshooting The following application events are logged when Windows Server 2008 is installed: Event ID: Source: Microsoft-Windows-WMI Level: Warning Description: A provider, Ncs2, has been registered in the Windows Management Instrumentation namespace Root\cimv2 to use the LocalSystem account. This account is privileged and the provider may cause a security violation if it does not correctly impersonate user requests.
Page 295 Troubleshooting 10-27 The following application events are logged when Windows Server 2008 is installed: Event ID: 1021 Source: Microsoft-Windows-Security-Licensing-SLC Level: Warning Description: SLUINotify service has failed to start. hr=0x80070424 Event ID: 1534 Source: Microsoft-Windows-User Profiles Service Level: Warning Description: Profile notification of event Create for component {56EA1054-1959-467f- BE3B-A2A787C4B6EA} failed, error code is -2147023591.
Page 296 10-28 Troubleshooting There are some cases that an event log is registered as follows when you install Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions: Event Source: Service Control Manager Event Type: Error Event ID: 7011 Description: Timeout (30000 milliseconds) waiting for a transaction response from the IMAP4Svc service.
Page 297 R2, above-shown event log will be registered. For more details, refer to "Enabling Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Hardware Management" on the following site. [NEC Express5800 Web Site] http://www.nec.co.jp/express/download/W2K3_R2 In the case of Windows Server 2003, LAN driver is installed:...
Page 298 Is a floppy disk in the floppy disk drive? Take out the floppy disk and restart the server. → Is the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD in the optical disk drive? Take out the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD and restart the server. →...
Page 299 Did you update the system? Installing a network drive after installation of the OS may cause unstable → operation. Use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD to update the system. (See Chapter 8.) The system does not restart automatically when a stop error occurs, though the system is adjusted to automatically restarting: When the system does not restart automatically, restart it manually.
Page 300 10-32 Troubleshooting The Telnet Service is not installed: Adjust the computer name to 14 characters or less, and then install the Telnet → Service according to <How to install the Telnet Service>. <How to install the Telnet Service> Click [Run] on Start menu. Type "tlntsvr /service"...
Page 301: Problems With Raid System And Raid Controller
Troubleshooting 10-33 Problems with RAID System and RAID Controller Check the following if the server configuring a RAID System does not operate properly or a utility does not operate correctly. If a relevant item is found, follow the processing method. Fail to install the OS: Is the RAID Controller configured? Provide proper configuration for the RAID Controller by using the LSI Software...
Page 302: Problems With N8190-127/131 Fibrechannel Controller
Device Manager: It is not a problem in operating the system. A directory that contains the driver → software NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD is also displayed. [Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition] <Drive Letter>:\013\win\winnt\ws2008x64\elxstor\friendlyname.exe [Windows Server 2008 32-bit (x86) Edition]...
Page 303: Problems With Nec Expressbuilder
Troubleshooting 10-35 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER When the server is not booted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, check the following: Did you set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the server? If you do not set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the →...
Page 304: Problems With Autorun Menu
10-36 Troubleshooting Problems with Autorun Menu Cannot read documents: Do you have Adobe Reader installed correctly in your system? Some documents are supplied with PDF format. To read the document of PDF → format, Adobe Reader is required in your system. Is the operating system Windows XP SP2 (or later)? With Windows XP SP2 (or later), the following information may appear in →...
Page 305: Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information
Troubleshooting 10-37 COLLECTING DR. WATSON DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION Dr. Watson collects diagnostic information related to application errors. The location to save the information can be specified as you like. For more information, refer to Chapter 6 or 7. MEMORY DUMP If an error occurs, the dump file should be saved to acquire necessary information. If you saved the dump to DAT, write down that it is saved as "NTBackup"...
Page 306: Saving The Dump File
10-38 Troubleshooting Saving the Dump File Press the DUMP switch to save the dump file when an error occurs. Insert a metal pin (a straightened large paper clip will make a substitute) into the switch hole to press the DUMP switch. 3.5-inch hard disk drive model DUMP switch 2.5-inch hard disk drive model...
Page 307: Recovery For Windows System
Troubleshooting 10-39 RECOVERY FOR Windows SYSTEM If any file necessary for running the OS is damaged, use the following procedures to recover the system. IMPORTANT: After recovering the system, see "Updating the System" in Chapter 5, 6, or 7 and be sure to update the system. Also, you need to update all the drivers after the system update.
Page 308: Maintenance Tools
The Maintenance Tools is started according to the following procedure. Turn on peripheral devices and the server in this order. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD supplied with your server into the optical disk drive of your server. Press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot the server from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 309 Troubleshooting 10-41 IMPORTANT: An initial selection of the menu is "Japanese". "Japanese" starts by the automatic operation when the operation is not done for five seconds after the Language Selection menu is displayed. "English" is selected. The tool menu is displayed. When you use a local console When you use a remote console Each tool is selected, and it starts.
Page 310: Function Of Maintenance Tools
The Off-line Maintenance Utility is started in Maintenance Utility. The Off-line Maintenance Utility is an OS-independent maintenance program. When you are unable to start the OS-dependent NEC ESMPRO to troubleshoot a problem, the Off-line Maintenance Utility can be used. IMPORTANT: The Off-line Maintenance Utility is intended for use of your service representative.
Page 311 BIOS/FW Updating This menu allows you to update the software module such as BIOS and firmware of the server by using the update disk (3.5-inch floppy disk) that is distributed from NEC customer service representative. After rebooting the system, an update program is started automatically from floppy disk, and the various BIOS and firmware programs are updated.
Page 312: Maintenance Tools With Remote Console
IMPORTANT: Do not change the boot device order in BOOT menu in BIOS SETUP. NEC EXPRESSBUILDER cannot be used if the optical disk drive is not the first device to launch the system. Use the standard LAN port for LAN connection.
Page 313 Troubleshooting 10-45 NOTE: The following items of BIOS setup information will be set as shown below. LAN Controller: [Enabled] Serial Port A: [Enabled] Base I/O Address: [3F8] Interrupt: [IRQ 4] Serial Port B: [Enabled] Base I/O Address: [2F8] Interrupt: [IRQ 3] BIOS Redirection Port: [Serial Port B] Baud Rate:...
Page 314: Resetting The Server
10-46 Troubleshooting RESETTING THE SERVER If the server halts before starting the OS, press and hold Ctrl and Alt and press Delete. This restarts the server. IMPORTANT: Resetting the server clears the DIMM memory and the data in process. To reset the server when it is not frozen, make sure that no processing is in progress.
Page 315: Chapter 11 Upgrading Your Server
IMPORTANT: Optional devices described in this chapter may be installed or removed by any user. However, NEC does not assume any liability for damage to optional devices or the server or malfunctions of the server resulted from installation by the user. NEC recommends you ask your service representative for installing or removing any optional devices.
Page 316: Safety Notes
11-2 Upgrading Your Server SAFETY NOTES Observe the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely and properly. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-4 to 1-12 for details.
Page 317: Static Precautions
Upgrading Your Server 11-3 STATIC PRECAUTIONS An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and other components. Electronic device can be easily damaged by static electricity. To prevent damage, observe the following information. Wear a wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove). Wear a wrist strap on your wrist.
Page 318: Preparing For Installation And Removal
11-4 Upgrading Your Server PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Follow the procedure below to prepare for installing or removing components. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-4 to 1-12 for details.
Page 319 Upgrading Your Server 11-5 Remove the top cover. Put your finger in the hollow place and slide the cover toward the rear of the server, then lift the cover. 3.5-inch hard disk drive model 2.5-inch hard disk drive model To install the top cover, make sure that the hooks on the top cover are inserted into the frame holes of the server certainly, and put the top cover on the server.
Page 320: Device Installation Or Removal Procedure
(option) disk drive (option) IMPORTANT: Do not use any hard disk drives that are not authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party hard disk drive may cause a failure of the server as well as the hard disk drive.
Page 321 Upgrading Your Server 11-7 Installation Follow the procedure as described below to install a hard disk drive. Locate the slot in which you are going to install a hard disk drive. – 3.5-inch hard disk drive model The server has four slots. Install hard disk drives starting from the leftmost slot. –...
Page 322 11-8 Upgrading Your Server Unlock the hard disk drive carrier to let the handle open. 3.5-inch hard disk drive 2.5-inch hard disk drive Firmly hold the drive carrier and the handle, and insert the drive carrier into the slot. 3.5-inch hard disk drive 2.5-inch hard disk drive IMPORTANT: Push the hard disk drive carrier until the hook of the handle hits the...
Page 323 Upgrading Your Server 11-9 Close the handle gently. The handle is locked when a distinct "click" is heard. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to get your finger caught between the handle and tray. Push the drive further to check if it is firmly secured. NOTE: Make sure that the handle is hooked to the frame when having inserted the hard disk drive.
Page 324 11-10 Upgrading Your Server Removal Follow the procedure as described below to remove hard disk drives. IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g., customers' information or companies' management information) on the removed hard disk drive to any third parties.
Page 325 Upgrading Your Server 11-11 Firmly hold the handle and hard disk drive carrier, and pull out the hard disk drive. 3.5-inch hard disk drive 2.5-inch hard disk drive If using the server with the hard disk drive removed, install the dummy tray in the empty slot.
Page 326: Dimm
DIMM directly on the desk. For static notes, see the section "Anti- static Measures" described earlier. Make sure to use the DIMM authorized by NEC. Installing a third- party DIMM may cause a failure of the DIMM as well as the server.
Page 327: Installation Order
If DIMMs of different capacity are to be installed together, install DIMMs starting from the largest capacity, from the smallest slot number. IMPORTANT: In 2-CPU configuration, the actual installation location differs from the indication on NEC ESMPRO as shown below. 1-CPU configuration: Installed slot Indication on NEC ESMPRO...
Page 328: Memory Clock
11-14 Upgrading Your Server IMPORTANT: If CPU2 is not installed, CPU2_DIMM1 through CPU2_DIMM4 are not available. If you are going to install N8102-340/341, install DIMMs starting from the smallest slot number. NOTE: The additional 1-GB memory board is unavailable for x4 SDDC feature.
Page 329 Upgrading Your Server 11-15 Installation Install a DIMM in the following procedure. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Open the levers at both ends of the socket for the DIMM to be installed. Push the DIMM to the socket straight. NOTE: Make sure of the orientation of DIMM.
Page 330 Remove the DIMM according to the following procedure. NOTES: To remove the defected DIMM, check the error message appearing in POST or NEC ESMPRO to identify the DIMM socket in which the defected DIMM is installed. The server needs at least one DIMM installed to operate.
Page 331: Using The Memory Ras Features
Upgrading Your Server 11-17 Using the Memory RAS Features The server has RAS feature including "Standard memory configuration (x4 SDDC ECC memory) and "LockStep (x8 SDDC ECC memory) feature. SDDC (Single Device Correction) allows automatic correction of memory error (multi-bit error). IMPORTANT: To use x4 SDDC ECC memory feature, additional 2-GB/4-GB memory board is required.
Page 332 11-18 Upgrading Your Server LockStep Feature (x8 SDDC) In LockStep feature, the DIMMs in two groups corresponding to two memory channels (channels 0 and 1) is multiplexed and operated in parallel to enable x8 SDDC (x8 Single Device Data Correction). With this feature, a single device can detect and correct one to eight-bit error. CPU1 Memory controller CPU1_DIMM 3...
Page 333 Upgrading Your Server 11-19 The LockStep feature can be used under the following conditions: Install two DIMMs that operate in parallel in memory socket. All the installed DIMMs should have the same capacity. Run SETUP (see Chapter 4), change parameters appropriately in the menu selected as shown below, save the settings and exit from SETUP.
Page 334 11-20 Upgrading Your Server Notes on Configuring LockStep In LockStep configuration, [Memory RAS Mode] menu is changed from "LockStep" to "Independent" in the following cases: When you additionally install DIMMs that unable to configure LockStep When you remove DIMMs that takes down the LockStep In this case, execute [Load Setup Defaults] to cancel the LockStep configuration.
Page 335: Processor (Cpu)
Do not operate the system until confirming that the additionally installed CPU is in normal state. Make sure to use the CPU authorized by NEC. Installing a third- party CPU may cause a failure of the CPU as well as the mother board.
Page 336 11-22 Upgrading Your Server Installation Install a CPU in the following procedure. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the duct cover. Push the socket lever down to unlatch the socket from the hook, then slowly open the lever until it stops.
Page 337 Upgrading Your Server 11-23 IMPORTANT: Keep the protective cover for future use. Always mount the socket cover if the CPU is removed from the socket. Do not touch the socket contacts. Take out the new CPU and remove the protective cover. IMPORTANT: Hold the CPU only at the edges.
Page 338 11-24 Upgrading Your Server Lightly press the CPU to the socket, then close the plate. Bring down the lever to secure the CPU. Remove the protective cover from the heat sink. Put the heat sink on CPU.
Page 339 Upgrading Your Server 11-25 NOTE: The CPU must be installed in correct direction, as shown in the figure below. FRONT Secure the heat sink with four screws. Temporarily tighten the four screws on cater corner, then tighten them securely after making sure that the heat sink has been seated.
Page 340 11-26 Upgrading Your Server Removal To remove the CPU, prepare the removal referring to Steps 1 and 2 in the installation procedure and do the reverse procedure of steps 11 to 4. To remove the heat sink, remove the screw, then slide it a little on the level and remove it (see "IMPORTANT"...
Page 341: Pci Board
Upgrading Your Server 11-27 PCI Board The server has a riser card assembly on the mother board. The riser card has two slots for PCI Express board. IMPORTANT: Any PCI board or riser card is easily affected by static electricity. Handle a board after making your body contact with a metallic frame section of the server to discharge the static electricity on your body.
Page 342: Upgrading Your Server
11-28 Upgrading Your Server Riser card Standard Slot Slot (Bus A) (Bus B) PCIe #1 PCIe #2 N code Note PCI slot capacity x8 lane Slot size Low Profile Product name PCI board type x16 socket x8 socket Available board size 200 mm max.
Page 343 Upgrading Your Server 11-29 Installation Install the board in PCI board slot in the following procedure. NOTE: When installing a PCI board, make sure that the board connector matches the connector of the PCI board slot. IMPORTANT: The server can contain a short-type PCI board only, not the long-type one.
Page 344 11-30 Upgrading Your Server Install the PCI board on the riser card. Align the PCI board terminal section with the riser card slot, and firmly push the PCI board until it is fully seated. IMPORTANT: Do not touch the terminals of the riser card and PCI board and the leads of electronic components with your bare hand.
Page 345 Upgrading Your Server 11-31 Insert the riser card assembly into the slot on the mother board. Secure the riser card with a screw removed in Step 2. Align the riser card terminal section with the slot on the mother board, and firmly push the riser card until it is fully seated.
Page 346 11-32 Upgrading Your Server Removal Remove a PCI board in reverse order of the installation steps. Remove a PCI board by holding it securely. Ask any other person to hold the server not to move during removal of the board. If you do not install the board after removal, be sure to install the additional slot cover of the riser card on the slot from which you remove the board.
Page 347 Upgrading Your Server 11-33 Installing N8117-01A The shipping carton contains the following components. Item No. Name Specification No. Q'ty Remarks RS-232C Connector Kit 856-125671-002 Handling Guide RS-232C cable (A) 804-063264-020 RS-232C cable (B) 804-062746-820 PCI bracket (1) 243-112122-001 Attached to the cable PCI bracket (2) 243-112122-002 For Full Height PCI board...
Page 348 11-34 Upgrading Your Server Remove the screw from the riser card, and remove the additional slot cover. PCIe#2 Low profile side PCIe#1 Low profile side IMPORTANT: Keep the removed additional slot cover for future use. Install the PCI bracket firmly, and secure it with the screw removed in Step 3. Serial port A connector...
Page 349 Upgrading Your Server 11-35 Route the cable so that it does not interfere with the other PCI board, and connect the cable to the Serial Port A connector on mother board. Connect the cable properly by making sure the polarity of connector. See the figure below for location of Serial Port A connector.
Page 350 11-36 Upgrading Your Server Insert the riser card assembly into the slot on the mother board. Secure the riser card with a screw removed in Step 2. Align the riser card terminal section with the slot on the mother board, and firmly push the riser card until it is fully seated.
Page 351: Additional Battery Unit For Raid Controller
Upgrading Your Server 11-37 Additional Battery Unit for RAID Controller Take the following steps to install an additional battery to RAID Controller (N8103- 115/116A/117A/118A). Installation See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the duct cover. Remove the RAID Controller, and install the battery connection board that comes with additional battery to the RAID Controller.
Page 352 11-38 Upgrading Your Server Remove a fixing screw from the riser card. Hold both ends of the riser card assembly and lift straight up and remove the riser card from the server. Remove the screw from the riser card, and remove the additional slot cover. PCIe#2 Low profile side PCIe#1...
Page 353 Upgrading Your Server 11-39 Insert the riser card assembly into the slot on the mother board. Secure the riser card with a screw removed in Step 4. Align the riser card terminal section with the slot on the mother board, and firmly push the riser card until it is fully seated.
Page 354 11-40 Upgrading Your Server Connect the cable to additional battery. Make sure the markings on connector and that on the cable. Install the additional battery to the bracket with three screws. Install the additional battery in the place as shown in the figure below. Install an additional battery for RAID Controller in PCI slot #1.
Page 355 Upgrading Your Server 11-41 Install the battery mounting bracket that has been removed in Step 9. Secure the battery to the bracket with two screws. Removal The additional battery can be removed in the reverse order of the installation.
Page 356: Use Of Internal Hard Disk Drives In The Raid System
11-42 Upgrading Your Server Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives In the Raid System This section describes how to use hard disk drives installed in the drive bays in the RAID System. IMPORTANT: Making hard disk drives in the RAID System or changing the RAID level initializes hard disk drives.
Page 357 Upgrading Your Server 11-43 Mother board Enable Disable SW-RAID configuration jumper switch (SATA_RAID) Backplane board for 3.5-inch hard disk drive Mother Optional RAID board controller Controller configuration jumper switch (J3) Backplane board for 2.5-inch hard disk drive Mother Optional RAID board controller Controller configuration jumper switch (J3)
Page 358 11-44 Upgrading Your Server Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) RAID Controller is factory embedded in your mother board. Setting RAID configuration jumper switch allows internal hard disk drives to be recognized as RAID drives. Set the jumper switch as shown below.
Page 359 Upgrading Your Server 11-45 Installation See "PCI Board" in this chapter and manual that comes with the optional RAID Controller for the installation of a RAID Controller (N8103-116A/117A/118A). IMPORTANT: When the RAID Controller is connected, the boot priority specified in BIOS SETUP utility must be eighth or younger. If specified ninth or later, the configuration menu of RAID Controller will fail to start.
Page 360 11-46 Upgrading Your Server Cable Routing If the optional RAID controller is installed, the interface cable needs to be routed. See the figures below for how to route the cable. < 3.5-inch hard disk drive model with Onboard RAID Controller > (Factory-installed) In standard configuration, the cable is connected with the SATA connector on mother board.
Page 361 Upgrading Your Server 11-47 < 2.5-inch hard disk drive model with Onboard RAID Controller installed > In standard configuration, the cable is connected with the SATA connector on mother board. You need not to change cable connection. < 2.5-inch hard disk drive model with Optional RAID Controller installed > Disconnect the SAS/SATA cable from the SATA connector on mother board, then connect it with the connector on Optional RAID Controller.
Page 362 You can start the utility during execution of POST that automatically starts immediately after you turn on the server power switch. For details, see the document in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD provided with the server. (The utility varies depending on the RAID Controller.) For details on the data transfer rate, RAID, and RAID System configuration, see the...
Page 363: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Model NEC Express5800/iR120a-1E Item N8100-1578F N8100-1579F N8100-1580F Type Quad-core Intel Xeon processor Clock 2GHz 2.26GHz 2.13GHz Standard Maximum Chipset Intel 5500 (800/1066 MHz) Memory Memory module DDR3-1333 Minimum Maximum 32GB (4GB x 8)
Page 364 A-2 Specifications 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Model NEC Express5800/iR120a-1E Item N8100-1575F N8100-1576F N8100-1577F Type Quad-core Intel Xeon processor Clock 2GHz 2.26GHz 2.13GHz Standard Maximum Chipset Intel 5500 (800/1066 MHz) Memory Memory module DDR3-1333 Minimum Maximum 32GB (4GB x 8) Error check...
Page 365: Appendix B Other Precautions
HUB. Server Management Software The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD that comes with the server contains the NEC ESMPRO utility. NEC recommends that you should install the NEC ESMPRO for effective use of the reliability enhancement features of the server. Floppy Disk The following describes use of the floppy disk.
Page 366 B-2 Other Precautions Notes on use The floppy disk is an important data storage media with delicate structure and requires care. Keep the following notes in mind to use it: Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive gently as far as it goes. Attach the label to the correct position.
Page 367 The floppy disk is a very delicate storage media. Dust or thermal changes, as well as operator's misconduct or server failures, may cause loss of data. To avoid loss of data, NEC recommends that you should make a back-up copy of your valuable data on a regular basis.
Page 368: Cd/Dvd Discs
Three-generation data management NEC recommends that you should employ three-generation data management for data storage. Three-generation data management uses three cartridge tapes: A, B, and C. You save data to tape A on the first day, tape B on the second day, tape C on the third day, tape A on the forth day, and so on.
Page 369: Keyboard
Other Precautions B-5 Keyboard The keyboard is a device to instruct you computer by entering alphanumeric characters or symbols. IMPORTANT: Do not pour any liquid such as water or put anything into the keyboard. Doing so may cause a failure of the keyboard. The keyboard provided with the server is designed for adjustment of an angle.
Page 370: Mouse
B-6 Other Precautions Mouse Like the keyboard, the mouse is a device to instruct your computer. Many OS's and application software require the mouse for operation. NOTE: Functions assigned to the mouse buttons vary depending on the software. For details, refer to the manual provided with the software.
Page 371: Appendix C Irq
Appendix C The factory-set interrupt requests is listed below. Find an appropriate one to install an optional device. Peripheral Device (Controller) System timer – – COM2 serial port COM1 serial port – – Real-time clock ACPI Compliant System – SMBUS –...
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Page 373: Appendix D Using A Client Computer Which Has A Cd Drive
Appendix D Using a Client Computer Which Has a CD Drive The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER disk is DVD so that a client computer which you want to use for managing the server needs a DVD drive. If you want to install the management software of EXPRESSBUILDER to the client without the DVD drive, make a CD-R from EXPRESSBUILDER DVD according to the following steps.
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Page 375: Appendix E Product Configuration Record Table
Appendix E Product Configuration Record Table Use this table for information about setup and system environment change. Hardware Main Unit Model name Serial No. Date Installed Clock Serial No. Date Installed Clock Serial No. Date Installed Memory CPU1_DIMM1 Size Serial No. Date Installed CPU1_DIMM2 Size Serial No.
Page 376 E-2 Product Configuration Record Table Monitor Type Model name Serial No. Date Installed PCI Slot #1 Model name Serial No. Date Installed PCI Slot #2 Model name Serial No. Date Installed PCI Slot #3 Model name Serial No. Date Installed External Peripheral Device 1 Model name Serial No.
Page 377: Software
Product Configuration Record Table E-3 Software Firmware version Name: Version: Application of RUR media Apply Name: Version: File system HPFS NTFS Others ( Bundled software installed Licensed software installed Application running when a failure occurred...
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NEC N8100-1575F User Manual

Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server

Chapter 2 General Description

Chapter 3 Setting up Your Server

Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server

Chapter 5 Installing Windows Server 2008

Chapter 6 Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions

Chapter 7 Installing Windows Server 2003

Chapter 8 Installing and Using Utilities

Chapter 9 Maintenance

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

Chapter 11 Upgrading Your Server

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Other Precautions

Appendix C IRQ

Appendix D Using a Client Computer Which Has a CD Drive

Appendix E Product Configuration Record Table

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