Page 1 N8100-1005F NEC Express5800/110Ei User's Guide 1st Edition 11-2004 ONL-3125aN-110Ei-100-99-0411...
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 personal injury. Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught. Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire. Indicates a general notice or warning that cannot be specifically identified.
Page 5 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Page 6 (5) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this manual regardless of Item (4).
Page 7: Preface
Purchase of this server is your assurance of receiving state-of-the-art, high quality hardware to meet your needs, both now and in the future. Read this User's Guide thoroughly to fully understand handling of the NEC Express server and appreciate its functions to the maximum extent.
Page 8: About This User's Guide
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities describes how to install the utilities for the server. It also includes a description on using the attached "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM. Chapter 7 Maintenance provides you with all the information necessary to maintain successful operation of the server.
Page 9: Text Conventions
Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address provides a list of factory-set IRQs and I/O port addresses assigned. Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup. Using the Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2003. See Chapter 5 for details.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Standard Features .........................2-9 Power Supply .........................2-10 Peripheral Bays ........................2-10 Remote Power-On Feature (Wake On LAN)................2-10 AC LINK Feature........................2-11 Security ..........................2-11 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ....................2-11 NEC ESMPRO........................2-12 Off-line Maintenance Utility ....................2-12 System Diagnostic Utility ......................2-12 Using Your Server........................2-13 POWER Switch........................2-13 SLEEP Switch ........................2-17 Floppy Disk Drive........................2-18...
Page 11 Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server ................3-1 Setup Flow............................3-2 UNPACKING THE SYSTEM......................3-3 Installing Optional Devices ......................3-3 Selecting Server Site........................3-4 Connecting Peripheral Devices.....................3-6 Connecting Power Cord........................3-8 Turning On the Server ........................3-10 Installing Operating System .......................3-12 Installing Utilities ........................3-12 Making Backup Copies of System Information................3-12 Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server................
Page 12 Overview of HostRAID ......................5-41 Notes ............................5-42 HostRAID Setup Flow ......................5-43 Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities ............... 6-1 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER......................6-2 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-Based with Local Console..........6-4 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for Windows-Based (Master Control Menu)........6-9 Configuration Diskette Creator....................6-10 NEC ESMPRO ...........................6-13 Functions and Features......................6-13 Adaptec Storage Manager...
Page 13 Solving Problems........................8-11 Problems with NEC Express Server..................8-11 Problems with Windows Server 2003 ..................8-15 Problems with Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000.............8-15 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ................8-18 Problems with Express Setup ....................8-19 Problems with Disk Array Configuration................8-21 Problems with Master Control Menu ..................8-22 Collecting Event Log ......................8-22...
Page 14 MO Device ..........................D-2 Media such as DAT .........................D-2 Partition Size ...........................D-3 Installing Windows Server 2003....................D-4 Creating "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" .....D-4 Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation ................D-6 Upgrade Installation ........................D-8 Reinstallation to Multiple Logical Drives ................D-10 Updating the System ......................D-12 Driver Installation and Advanced Settings ................D-13...
Page 15 Media such as DAT ......................... E-2 Partition Size ........................... E-3 Installing Windows 2000 ......................E-4 Creating "Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER"......... E-4 Windows 2000 Clean Installation.................... E-6 Reinstallation to Multiple Logical Drives ................E-7 Updating the System - Installing Service Pack - ..............E-9 Driver Installation and Advanced Settings ................
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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: Safety Notes
NEC assumes no liability for any accident resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage if the server has been used in the above conditions.
Page 20: Power Supply And Power Cord Use
1-4 Notes on Using Your Server Power Supply and Power Cord Use WARNING Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock. CAUTION Plug in to a proper power source.
Page 21: Installation, Relocation, Storage, And Connection
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 22: Cleaning And Working With Internal Devices
1-6 Notes on Using Your Server Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server on any occasion other than described in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server.
Page 23: During Operation
Notes on Using Your Server 1-7 During Operation CAUTION Stay away from the fan. Keep your hand or hair away from the cooling fan on the rear of the server. Failure to follow this warning may get your hand or hair caught in the fan, resulting in injury.
Page 24: For Proper Operation
NEC recommends you use NEC's genuine products. Some third-party products claim that they support the server. However, repair of the server due to a failure or damage...
Page 25: Transfer To Third Party
Notes on Using Your Server 1-9 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 Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g.,...
Page 26: Disposal And Consumables
CD-ROM drive, the floppy disk drive, and the mouse. For stable operation of the server, NEC recommends you replace these components on a regular basis. Consult with your sales agent for replacement or the product lives.
Page 27: User Support
Notes on Using Your Server 1-11 USER SUPPORT Before Asking for Repair, do the following when the server appears to fail: Check if the power cord and the cables to other devices are properly connected. See Chapter 8 to find if your problem fits the description. If it does, take the recommended measure for it.
Page 28 1-12 Notes on Using Your Server Advice for Health The longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you become tired, which may cause disorders of your body. When you use a computer, observe the following to keep yourself from getting tired: Good Working Posture You have good posture if the following are satisfied when you use a computer:...
Page 29: 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 30: Overview
2-2 General Description OVERVIEW Your server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel® Pentium® 4 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 31: System Chassis
General Description 2-3 SYSTEM CHASSIS Names and functions of the components are shown below. Front View Additional slot 1 Additional slot 2 With optional 5-inch file device bay installed...
Page 32: General Description
2-4 General Description File bay The file bay contains both a 5.25-inch device bay and a 3.5-inch device bay. CD-ROM drive The CD-ROM drive reads data from the inserted CD-ROM. Each drive is equipped with the following: Tray Eject button to eject the tray •...
Page 33: Rear View
General Description 2-5 Rear View...
Page 34 2-6 General Description AC inlet The AC inlet is connected with the power cord. Fixing screws Secures the left side cover. Cover lock plate Installing a theft prevention device protects the internal components of the workstation from being stolen. Mouse connector The mouse connector is connected with the mouse coming with the server.
Page 35: Internal View
General Description 2-7 Internal View Power supply Processor cooling fan (mounted on the processor) DIMMs (factory-installed in slot #1.) CD-ROM drive File bay A standard CD-ROM drive and floppy disk drive are installed. The device bay can include a maximum of two 5.25-inch devices and one 3.5-inch device. 3.5-inch floppy disk drive (dotted line) Device bay fixing screw To remove the hard disk drive bay, loosen this screw.
Page 36: Mother Board
2-8 General Description MOTHER BOARD 3-#4 3-#3 3-#2 3-#1 14-1 14-2 14-3 14-4 14-5 8-1 8-2 Processor socket Connector (not used in this system) Power connectors LED connector DIMM sockets PCI board slots PCI boards cooling fan connector Slot 14-#1: PCI Express ×4 Configuration jumper switch (CMOS/Clear) Slot 14-#2 and #3: 64bit/100 MHz PCI-X Front panel connector...
Page 37: Standard Features
Power On Self-Test (POST) configuration feature Test and Diagnosis Optional SCSI controllers Management Utilities Easy and Fine Setup NEC ESMPRO NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (system setup Off-line Maintenance Utility utility) BIOS setup utility Serial ATA RAID configuration utility Configuration Diskette Creator Power Saving Feature...
Page 38: Power Supply
2-10 General Description Power Supply The system contains one auto-sensing 380-watt power supply at an operating frequency of 50/60 The power supply is designed to comply with existing emission standards and provide sufficient power for a fully loaded system configuration. Peripheral Bays The system supports a variety of standard PC AT-compatible peripheral devices.
Page 39: Ac Link Feature
To diagnose the system. It diagnoses the server. To create a support disk. It copies utilities in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into a floppy disk to launch them from the floppy disk. To update the BIOS It updates the BIOS features of the server.
Page 40: Nec Esmpro
* These functions are available under Windows system. NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO is server management software that runs on the OS. The NEC ESMPRO includes the NEC ESMPRO Manager for the server monitoring terminal and the NEC ESMPRO Agent for the NEC Express server.
Page 41: Using Your Server
General Description 2-13 USING YOUR SERVER This section describes basic operations of your server including how to use devices such as the floppy disk drive and the CD-ROM drive. See Appendix B for notes on using the floppy disk, CD- ROM, and accessories including the keyboard and the mouse.
Page 42 ECC memory module, CPU module, keyboard, and mouse. POST also displays messages of the CMOS 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 43: Post Execution Flow
General Description 2-15 POST Execution Flow The following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order. IMPORTANT: Do not make key entries or perform mouse operations while POST is in progress. Some system configurations may display the message "Press Any Key"...
Page 44 Depending on the installed memory capacity, the time taken to accept F2 may be rather short. If so, press F2 just after the power- on of the server or after the NEC logo appears (Esc may not be pressed). In some setting of the BIOS setup utility, the screen of prompting the security password appears before the main menu if the password is registered.
Page 45: Sleep Switch
General Description 2-17 POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen or emits beep code. See Chapter 8 for POST error codes. IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before consulting with your sales agent.
Page 46: Floppy Disk Drive
2-18 General Description Floppy Disk Drive Your server is provided with the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive on its front to write/read data to/from a floppy disk. Your server supports the following 3.5-inch floppy disks: 2HD floppy disk (double-sided high-density track type) Stores data of 1.44MB.
Page 47 The floppy disk is a very delicate storage media. Dust or thermal changes, as well as operator's misconduct or sever failures, may cause loss of data. To avoid loss of data, NEC recommends that you should make a back-up copy of your valuable data on a regular basis.
Page 48: Cd-Rom Drive
2-20 General Description CD-ROM Drive Your server is provided with the CD-ROM drive on its front to read data from a CD-ROM (read- only compact disk). The CD-ROM provides larger and faster data read than the floppy disk. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage.
Page 49: When You Fail To Eject
General Description 2-21 IMPORTANT: If the CD-ROM drive produces large noise after the setting of a CD-ROM, reload the CD-ROM. To remove a CD-ROM, press the Open/Close button to eject the tray, as described for inserting it, and then take the CD-ROM out of the tray. (The orange-lit access lamp indicates ongoing disk access.
Page 50 2-22 General Description Use of the CD-ROM Keep the following notes in mind to use the CD-ROM for the server: For the disk which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of such a disk with the CD drive is not guaranteed. Do not drop the CD-ROM.
Page 51: 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 52: Setup Flow
Installing the operating system Install an operating system to the server. See Chapter 5. Installing the utilities Install the utilities in the provided NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. See Chapter 6. Making backup copies of system information After all the system setup procedures are completed, make backup copies of system information.
Page 53: Unpacking The System
However, NEC recommends that you should use NEC products for stable operation. NEC assumes no liability for data errors and failures due to malfunction of the server resulted from installation of those third-party products.
Page 54: Selecting Server Site
3-4 Setting Up Your Server SELECTING SERVER SITE Read the following precautions before selecting a suitable site for your server. The following describes installation of the server and connections to the server. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage.
Page 55 Setting Up Your Server 3-5 When you have selected a server site, hold the server by its bottom with at least three persons and carry it to the site, then place it slowly and gently. IMPORTANT: Do not hold the server by its front mask to lift the server.
Page 56: Connecting Peripheral Devices
3-6 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES Connect peripheral devices to the server. The server is provided with connectors for wide variety of peripheral devices. The figure on the next page illustrates available peripheral devices for the server in the standard configuration and locations of the connectors for the devices. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Page 57: Setting Up Your Server
Setting Up Your Server 3-7 Mouse Keyboard Device with the USB interface (e.g., terminal adapter) Printer with the parallel interface Device with the serial interface (e.g., modem)* Display unit (multiport repeater)
Page 58: Connecting Power Cord
3-8 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING POWER CORD Connect the provided power cord to the server. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1- 3 to 1-8 for details.
Page 59 The UPS service outlets are categorized into two groups: SWITCH OUT and UN-SWITCH OUT. (They may be called "OUTPUT1" and "OUTPUT2".) To control power supply with an application (NEC ESMPRO UPSController) that controls the UPS, connect the power cord to an SWITCH OUT outlet.
Page 60: Turning On The Server
3-10 Setting Up Your Server TURNING ON THE SERVER Turn on the server and follow the on-screen instructions for setup. IMPORTANT: Before turning on the server: Some optional boards require setups with the BIOS setup utility before installation. If the server has a PCI board with the PCI-to- PCI bridge installed, the BIOS setup utility is enabled to launch.
Page 61 Setting Up Your Server 3-11 The POWER/SLEEP lamp on the front of the server comes on. In a few seconds, the NEC logo appears on the screen and the Power On Self-Test (POST) begins. The POST runs automatically when you power on the server or reset it with a keyboard operation (Ctrl + Alt + Delete).
Page 62: Installing Operating System
Save the information after completing the system setup. Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information by the following process. Set the "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and reboot the system. Select [Tools].
Page 63: Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server
This chapter also provides information on several system configuration parameters that are set by jumpers on the system board. However, these parameters do not usually require change. Use NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM to create the device driver diskettes.
Page 64: System Bios (Bios Setup Utility)
4-2 Configuring Your Server SYSTEM BIOS (BIOS SETUP UTILITY) The BIOS Setup utility is provided to make basic hardware configuration for the server. This utility is pre-installed in the flash memory of the server and ready to run. The server is configured with the correct parameters using the BIOS Setup utility and shipped in the best conditions.
Page 65: Starting Setup Utility
Configuring Your Server 4-3 Starting SETUP Utility A few seconds after powering on, the following message appears at bottom left on the screen. Press <F2> to enter SETUP or Press <F12> to LAN Boot Press F2 to start the BIOS Setup utility and display its Main menu. If you have previously set a password with the BIOS Setup utility, the password entry screen appears.
Page 66: Description On On-Screen Items And Key Usage
4-4 Configuring Your Server Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage Use the following keyboard keys to work with the BIOS Setup utility. These keys are also listed at the bottom of the menu screen. Indicates the current menu. Indicates there are submenus.
Page 67: Configuration Examples
Select [Main] - [System Date]. Link with Management Software To control power supply of the server with NEC ESMPRO Manager via the network Select [Advanced] - [Advanced Chipset Control] - [Wake On LAN/PME] - [Enabled]. Select [Server] - [AC LINK] - [Stay Off].
Page 68 To display POST check results Select [Advanced] - [Boot-time Diagnostic Screen] - [Enabled]. You can also press Esc while the NEC log is on the screen to display POST check results. To control from the remote console Select [Server] - [Console Redirection] and set each item.
Page 69: External Devices
Configuring Your Server 4-7 To check the installed CPU status Select [Main] - [Advanced Processor Options] – [Processor 1 CPUID] and check the status indications. To clear the CPU error information Select [Main] - [Advanced Processor Options] - [Processor Retest] – [Yes] and reboot. Keyboard To set Numlock Select [Advanced] - [Numlock] –...
Page 70 4-8 Configuring Your Server Saving the Configuration Data To save the current configuration data Select [Exit] - [Exit Saving Changes] or [Save Changes]. To discard changes to the current configuration data Select [Exit] - [Exit Discarding Changes] or [Discard Changes]. To load the user-defined default Select [Exit] - [Load Setup Defaults].
Page 71: Menu And Parameter Descriptions
Configuring Your Server 4-9 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. Main If BIOS Setup is started, the Main menu appears first.
Page 72 4-10 Configuring Your Server Option Parameter Description Your Setting System Time HH:MM:SS Set the system time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the system date. Legacy Diskette A Disabled Set the settings of floppy disk drive A (standard configuration). 360Kb 5 1.2MB 5 720Kb 3 [1.44/1.25MB 3 2.88MB 3...
Page 73: Advanced Processor Options
Configuring Your Server 4-11 Advanced Processor Options If you select "Advanced Processor Options" on the Main menu, the screen shown below appears. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting Processor Retest [No] If yes, BIOS will clear historical processor status and retest the processor on the next boot.
Page 74 See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting Boot-time [Disabled] If enabled, the BIOS will display the NEC Diagnostic Screen logo during POST. Press Esc to switch to Enabled the POST execution screen. Reset [No] Select "Yes" if you want to clear the system configuration data during the next boot.
Page 75: Memory Configuration
Configuring Your Server 4-13 Memory Configuration The following screen appears if you select "Memory Configuration" on the Advanced menu. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting System Memory nnn KB Indicates the total capacity of the basic memory.
Page 76: Pci Configuration
4-14 Configuring Your Server PCI Configuration The following screen appears if you select "PCI Configuration" on the Advanced menu. Selecting an item on the screen allows the proper submenu to appear. Option Parameter Description Your Setting PCI Slot 1 Option [Enabled] Enable option ROM scan of the ROM –...
Page 77 Configuring Your Server 4-15 – Embedded Video Controller submenu Option Parameter Description Your Setting Onboard VGA Disabled Specify whether the onboard graphics Control [Enabled] controller is enabled or disabled. Pre-Allocated Specify the memory size for internal Memory Size [8MB] graphics device. ]: Factory-set –...
Page 78 4-16 Configuring Your Server I/O Device Configuration The screen shown below appears if you select "I/O Device Configuration" on the Advanced menu. See the table below for the items. IMPORTANT: Note that the interrupt and/or base I/O address are not overlapped with others.
Page 79 Configuring Your Server 4-17 Option Parameter Description Your Setting USB Controller Disabled If disabled, the USB ports do not accept the USB device class 3 (HID: [Enabled] Human Interface Deice). USB 2.0 Controller Disabled If disabled, the USB2.0 device will not function.
Page 80 4-18 Configuring Your Server Advanced Chipset Control The following screen appears if you select "Advanced Chipset Control" on the Advanced menu. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting Enable Multimedia [No] Specify whether the timer Timer corresponding to multimedia is enabled or disabled.
Page 81 Configuring Your Server 4-19 ICH6 Root Port #1 Sub-Menu The following screen appears if you select "ICH6 Root Port #1 Sub-Menu" on "Advanced Chipset Control" in the Advanced menu. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting PCI Express Port #1 Disabled If disabled, PCI Express Port #1...
Page 82 4-20 Configuring Your Server PCI Device The following screen appears if you select "PCI Device" in "Advanced Chipset Control" on the Advanced menu. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting PCI IRQ line 1 Disabled PCI devices use hardware interrupts called IRQs.
Page 83 Configuring Your Server 4-21 Security The Security menu appears if you move the cursor to the position of "Security." Press Enter on "Set Administrator Password" or "Set User Password," to display the following screen. Enter the passwords on the dialog box. Passwords may have up to seven characters including alphanumerics and symbols.
Page 84: Configuring Your Server
4-22 Configuring Your Server See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting User Password Is Clear Status only, user cannot modify. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string, or by clearing password jumper on system board (see Configuring Mother Board Jumpers in this Chapter).
Page 85 Configuring Your Server 4-23 Server The Server menu appears if you move the cursor to "Server." See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting Assert NMI on Disabled Indicates whether PCI SERR is SERR [Enabled] supported or not. Post Error Pause Disabled Indicates whether POST is aborted once...
Page 86: System Management
4-24 Configuring Your Server System Management The following screen appears if you select "System Management" on the Server menu and press Enter. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting BIOS Version Displays the current BIOS version. (View only) Board Part Displays the mother board part...
Page 87: Console Redirection
Configuring Your Server 4-25 Console Redirection The following screen appears if you select "Console Redirection" on the Server menu and press Enter. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting BIOS Redirection [Disabled] Specify the address/interrupt of the Port serial port to which a remote console Serial Port A...
Page 88 The priority of the boot devices can be changed by using the ↑, ↓, +, and - keys. Move the cursor to the desired device with the ↑ or ↓ key and change the priority with the + or - key. IMPORTANT: To boot NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, set the priority of the devices as shown in the figure above.
Page 89 Configuring Your Server 4-27 Exit The Exit menu appears if you move the cursor to "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.
Page 90: Add-In Card's Bios
4-28 Configuring Your Server ADD-IN CARD'S BIOS Refer to the documentation coming with the optional add-in card for details. When the server has multiple optional PCI boards installed, the server first displays the start-up message of the CMOS Setup Utility of the mother board. It then displays the utility start-up message for optional PCI boards one by one.
Page 91: Configuring Mother Board Jumpers
Configuring Your Server 4-29 CONFIGURING MOTHER BOARD JUMPERS You can use the following procedure to clear the CMOS data in the server. IMPORTANT: Clearing the CMOS data resumes the factory-set configuration data. Do not change any other switch settings. Any change may cause the server to fail or malfunction.
Page 92 4-30 Configuring Your Server After three seconds later, reinstall the jumper. Reinstall the server and then turn on the power. Press F2 at the prompt to run the BIOS Setup utility, and select "Load Setup Default" at the Exit menu. IMPORTANT: If the SATA hard disk drives are installed in your server and the onboard SATA RAID feature is used, change the...
Page 93: Raid Configuration Utility
Array Configuration Utility (ACU) that is an embedded BIOS utility is used to create, configure, and manage arrays. NOTES: You can also configure the SATA RAID drive by using NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Refer to Chapter 6 for detail. To configure the RAID drive with the SCSI or IDE hard disk drives, purchase the optional RAID controller board and hard disk drives.
Page 94: Running The Array Configuration Utility (Acu)
4-32 Configuring Your Server Running the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) To run ARC, press Ctrl + A when prompted by the following message during the system startup: Press <Ctrl><A> for Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility The ARC menu appears, presenting these options: Array Configuration Utility (ACU) Disk utilities To select an option from this menu, browse with the arrow keys and then press Enter.
Page 95: Using The Array Configuration Utility
Configuring Your Server 4-33 Using the Array Configuration Utility The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) enables you to create, manage, and delete arrays from the controller’s BIOS, and initialize drives. Managing Arrays Use the Manage Arrays option to view array properties and members, and delete arrays. The following sections describe these operations in greater detail.
Page 96 4-34 Configuring Your Server Deleting Arrays IMPORTANT: Back up the data on an array before you delete it. Otherwise, all data on the array is lost. Deleted arrays cannot be restored. To delete an existing array: Turn on your server and press Ctrl + A when prompted to access the ACU. From the ACU menu, Array Configuration Utility.
Page 97: Creating Arrays
Configuring Your Server 4-35 Creating Arrays Before creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are uninitialized are shown in gray and cannot be used.
Page 98 4-36 Configuring Your Server Assigning Array Properties NOTE: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. Instead, use Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition. (See Chapter 6 for details.) To assign properties to the new array: In the Array Properties menu, select an array type and press Enter.
Page 99 For RAID0, select the desired stripe size. Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and 64 KB (default). NOTE: NEC recommends that you do not change the default. Create RAID via allows you to select between the different creation methods for RAID0 and RAID1. The following table gives examples of when each is appropriate.
Page 100 4-38 Configuring Your Server NOTES: Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost. If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID1 from ACU, you can only restart it from Adaptec Storage Manager...
Page 101: Initializing Disk Drives
Configuring Your Server 4-39 Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an array.
Page 102: Using The Disk Utilities
4-40 Configuring Your Server Using the Disk Utilities The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks. To access the disk utilities: Turn on your server and press Ctrl + A when prompted to access the ACU. From the ACU menu, select Disk Utilities.
Page 103 Configuring Your Server 4-41 You are offered the following options: Format Disk—Simulates a low-level format of the hard drive by writing zeros to the entire disk. Serial ATA drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do not need to be low-level formatted again.
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Page 105: Chapter 5 Installing The Operating System With Express Setup
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup This section describes information on using Express Setup to install and configure the following operating systems to the server. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Server ®...
Page 106: About Express Setup
After a few tasks are completed, all that remains to be done is to remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM and insert the Windows CD-ROM, input a product ID number, and acknowledge the license agreement.
Page 107 Use the blank disk in the accessory box to create Configuration Diskette. You can create Configuration Diskette in advance using "Configuration Diskette Creator" included in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. If you create Configuration Diskette in advance, you can abbreviate the items that is necessary to input or select during Express Setup.
Page 108: Microsoft Windows Server 2003
On Windows Server 2003 systems, the ESMPRO Agent needs the necras.sys driver. To install the necras.sys, run the System update from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system supports the following optional boards; Raid Controller and SCSI Controller –...
Page 109: Windows Server 2003
(BIOS and optional board specification) The document for installing Windows Server 2003 is also attached to the other software package which is sold separately from NEC, but refer to this document when you install Windows Server 2003 on this model.
Page 110: Creating Partition Size
5-6 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Creating Partition Size The minimum 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 Size necessary to install the system = 2900MB Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size ×...
Page 111: The Flow Of Setup
Restart ↓ ↓ Log on Automatically Formatting OS Partition ↓ Copying NEC Modules ↓ After restarting the Copying Selected Application Modules computer, the installation completed *1 The process is operated only when Disk Array Controller Board is connected and the configuration is specified.
Page 112: Installing The Windows Server 2003
Insert NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. Ensure that the floppy disk drive is empty. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. (You may also turn off and then on again to reboot the server.) The system will boot from the CD-ROM and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER starts.
Page 113 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-9 [Using the specified Configuration Diskette] The Setup File included in "Configuration Diskette" will be displayed. Select the Setup File name to use during the installation. NOTE: If there is any problem that can not be modified in the Setup File you selected, the message to set another "Configuration Diskette"...
Page 114 5-10 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup IMPORTANT: Reserve the partition to install the OS more than the minimally required size. If you select "Use Existing Array" at "New/Existing RAID Configuration", the information included in the first partition (excluding maintenance partition) will all be formatted and deleted. The information included in the other partition will be retained.
Page 115 Follow the message and take NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM and Configuration Diskette out of the CD-ROM drive and the floppy disk drive, and insert Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Page 116: Installing And Setting Device Drivers
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The [Windows Explorer] dialog starts. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu and click [Windows Explorer].
Page 117: Network Driver
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-13 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] The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears.
Page 118: Optional Network Board Driver
If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-84/112/103/113), the network driver will be installed automatically. Therefore, the driver attached to the Network board should not be used. If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-86/111), install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM.
Page 119: Installation Of The Optional Network Board Driver
Follow the message to continue the installation. If the dialog message "Digital Signature could not been found." appears, select [Yes] to continue. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, follow the direction on the screen and restart the system.
Page 120: Installing Scsi Controller Driver
Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install" and click [Next]. Click [Have Disk..]. Insert "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" into the floppy disk drive, enter "a:\" into "copy manufacturer's file from:" and click [OK]. Specify the following driver and click [Next].
Page 121: Setting For Solving Problems
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-17 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 122 5-18 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Specify "Complete memory dump" and modify [Dump file:] in the [Write debugging information] group box. e.g. Write the debug information in D drive write the file name "MEMORY.DMP". D:\MEMORY.DMP Click [Settings] on the [Performance] group box. The [Performance Options] window appears.
Page 123 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-19 Windows Dr. Watson Windows 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 124: Installing Maintenance Utilities
To start Network Monitor, point to [Program] → [Administrative Tools] and click [Network Monitor]. For information on how to operate Network Monitor, refer to Online Help. Installing Maintenance Utilities Various maintenance utilities are contained in your NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. See Chapter 6 for installing the utilities to your server or management workstations.
Page 125: Updating The System
Log on to the system with the account that has administrative authority (e.g. Administrator) and insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. [Setup Software] in [Master Control Menu] screen appears, so left-click the item. Click [Update the System] from the menu and the setup will start.
Page 126: Exceptional Setup
If you would like to install or re-install the OS when the system has new mass storage device not to be supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, you have to set as follows. Read the manual supplied with the mass storage device before setting the server.
Page 127: Microsoft Windows 2000
On Windows 2000 systems, the ESMPRO Agent needs the necras.sys driver. To install the necras.sys, run the System update from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system supports the following optional boards; Raid Controller and SCSI Controller –...
Page 128: Windows 2000
Express server mainframe (BIOS and optional board specification) The document for installing Windows 2000 is also attached to the other software package which is sold separately from NEC, but refer to this document when you install Windows 2000 on this model.
Page 129 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-25 Creating Partition Size The minimum 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 Size necessary to install the system = 1000MB Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size ×...
Page 130: The Flow Of Setup
Restart ↓ ↓ Log on Automatically Formatting OS Partition ↓ Copying NEC Modules ↓ After restarting the Copying Selected Application Modules computer, the installation completed *1 The process is operated only when Disk Array Controller Board is connected and the configuration is specified.
Page 131: Installing The Windows 2000
Insert NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. Ensure that the floppy disk drive is empty. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. (You may also turn off and then on again to reboot the server.) The system will boot from the CD-ROM and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER starts.
Page 132 5-28 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup [Using the specified Configuration Diskette] The Setup File included in "Configuration Diskette" will be displayed. Select the Setup File name to use during the installation. NOTE: If there is any problem that can not be modified in the Setup File you selected, the message to set another "Configuration Diskette"...
Page 133 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-29 IMPORTANT: Reserve the partition to install the OS more than the minimally required size. If you select "Use Existing Array" at "New/Existing RAID Configuration", the information included in the first partition (excluding maintenance partition) will all be formatted and deleted. The information included in the other partition will be retained.
Page 134 Follow the message and take NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM and Configuration Diskette out of the CD-ROM drive and the floppy disk drive, and insert Windows 2000 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Page 135: Installing And Setting Device Drivers
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click Start menu, point to [Program], [Accessory] and click [Explorer]. Run "PROSET.EXE" in the following directory.
Page 136 5-32 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Network Driver [When PROSet is not installed] Click Start menu and click [Network and Dial-Up Connection]. The [Network and Dial-Up Connection] dialog box appears. Right-click [Local Area Connection] and click [Properties] from pop-up menu. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears.
Page 137: Graphics Accelerator Driver
Follow the message to continue the installation. If the dialog message "Digital Signature could not been found." appears, select [Yes] to continue. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, follow the direction on the screen and restart the system. USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver is pre-installed.
Page 138 Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install" and click [Next]. Click [Have Disk..]. Insert "Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" into the floppy disk drive, enter "a:\" into "copy manufacturer's file from:" and click [OK]. Specify the following driver and click [Next].
Page 139: Setting For Solving Problems
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-35 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 140 5-36 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup IMPORTANT: 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" instead. Specify the drive where there is a free area more than the size of "the memory capacity mounted on Express server + 12MB".
Page 141 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-37 Windows 2000 Dr. Watson Windows 2000 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 142: Installing Maintenance Utilities
To start Network Monitor, point to [Program] → [Administrative Tools] and click [Network Monitor]. For information on how to operate Network Monitor, refer to Online Help. Installing Maintenance Utilities Various maintenance utilities are contained in your NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. See Chapter 6 for installing the utilities to your server or management workstations.
Page 143: Updating The System - Installing Service Pack
Log on to the system with the account that has administrative authority (e.g. Administrator) and insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. [Setup Software] in [Master Control Menu] screen appears, so left-click the item. Click [Update the System] from the menu and the setup will start.
Page 144: Exceptional Setup
If you would like to install or re-install the OS when the system has new mass storage device not to be supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, you have to set as follows. Read the manual supplied with the mass storage device before setting the server.
Page 145: Hostraid
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition/Enterprise Edition Microsoft Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server Configuration Method of disk arrays: BIOS setup utility, NEC EXPRESSBUILDER and ASMBE Features HostRAID enables the BIOS utility to select the disk array/standard SATA for each channel. Since the JAVA-based management utility ASMBE uses the browser (IE5.5 or later), the software does not need to be installed into each client PC for management.
Page 146: Notes
For notes on the BIOS setup utility, refer to Chapter 4 of this manual. For notes on ASMBE, refer to "Adaptec Storage Manager™ - Browser Edition User's Guide". NOTE: You may view or print the Adaptec Storage Manager™ - Browser Edition User's Guide from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. Only use the HostRAID drive as a system drive.
Page 147: Hostraid Setup Flow
See appendix of ASMBE User's Guide *1 You can create RAID by using the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. In this case, only you need to do is to set the HostRAID feature to "Enabled" by using BIOS setup utility. *2 ASMBE User's Guide: Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition User's Guide.
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Page 149 Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities This section describes how to use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM that comes with your server and to install the utilities stored on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 150 6-2 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is an automated software integration tool to help simplify the process of installing and configuring your server. Shipped with all NEC servers, the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM provides a flexible, guided installation process for system administrators to install Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 or other operating systems (contact your service representative for the server certified operating systems).
Page 151: Chapter 6 Installing And Using Utilities
Installing and Using Utilities 6-3 Windows-based This program is called as "Master Control Menu" that can run under the Microsoft Windows system (Windows 95 or later and Windows NT 4.0 or later). You can install the several applications and read the documentation from the menu.
Page 152: Nec Expressbuilder
ROM drive of your server. Ensure that the floppy disk drive is empty. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. (You may also turn off and then on again to reboot the server.)
Page 153: Express Setup
If you install Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server, after a few tasks are completed, all that remains to be done is to remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM and install the Windows CD-ROM, input a product ID number, and acknowledge the license agreement.
Page 154 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM contains a number of device drivers and utilities that you can put on floppy disks and load onto your system. Using this menu creates a support disk by copying from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. If your system has the Windows operating system, you may find it more convenient to use NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for Windows-based to make support disks.
Page 155 – Create Maintenance Partition NEC EXPRESSBUILDER creates about 55MB of the maintenance partition on the system disk (or disk array system) as work area. The various utilities are installed when the maintenance partition is created successfully or when the maintenance partition is already created.
Page 156 BIOS/FW/etc. Update 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 the floppy disk, and the various BIOS and firmware programs are updated.
Page 157: Nec Expressbuilder For Windows-Based (Master Control Menu)
Some documents are provided in the PDF format. Use the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read these documents. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Master Control Menu appears on the screen automatically. If the Autorun function is invalid in your system, run the \MC\1ST.EXE file in the CD-ROM directly.
Page 158: Configuration Diskette Creator
Also, you can install the system with the same specification as before when re-installing the system. We recommend you to create [Configuration Diskette] to setup the servers from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. NOTE: You can install Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 without [Configuration Diskette].
Page 159 Installing and Using Utilities 6-11 Click [Create New Information files] from the [File] menu. The [Disk Environment] dialog box will be displayed. Specify each item and click [OK]. The dialog boxes to specify setup information will be displayed in order, such as [Basic Information] dialog box.
Page 160 6-12 Installing and Using Utilities Follow the message to specify each item on the dialog box and click [Next]. NOTE: If you click on [Cancel], all the input value will be deleted. When completing the specification of setup information, the [Save Setup Information] dialog box will appear.
Page 161: Nec Esmpro
Installing and Using Utilities 6-13 NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO (referred to as ESMPRO hereafter) lets a system administrator manage remote servers across a network. ESMPRO monitors server hardware and software configurations, failures, and performance. With log data collected by ESMPRO, a system administrator can track long-term and short-term performance, monitor server usage, create graphs to record trends, and check server failure rates.
Page 162: Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition
This is because ASMBE uses the browser (Internet Explorer 5.5 or later). Before attempting to operate ASMBE, read the "Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition User's Guide" included in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. The manual explains the ASMBE installation procedure and notes on operating ASMBE.
Page 163: Promise Array Management
Installing and Using Utilities 6-15 Promise Array Management Promise Array Management is a RAID management utility for monitoring serial ATA RAID controller. Refer to online documentation (pdf format) contained in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM for detailed explanation.
Page 164: Power Console Plus
LSI Logic. Use of Power Console Plus enables operations (e.g., monitoring and maintenance) of RAID systems that are constructed on local NEC Express servers and NEC Express servers connected through networks (TCP/IP). The operations can be done online on graphical screens without the system being stopped.
Page 165 Installing and Using Utilities 6-17 MegaRAID Registration Server Enables control of the MegaRAID controller via the network. Install in one of NEC Express servers and management PCs that are connected through network. The above components must be installed correctly for establishing the environment to use Power Console Plus.
Page 166: Server Setup
6-18 Installing and Using Utilities Server Setup This section explains Power Console Plus setup in the NEC Express server in which the MegaRAID controller is mounted. Operating Environment This section explains the operating environment required for Power Console Plus to operate on a server.
Page 167: Management Pc Setup
This section explains the operating environment required for Power Console Plus to operate on a management PC. Hardware – Machine: NEC Express5800 series PC/AT-compatible machine (which contains Intel Pentium or a CPU at least equivalent to it) – Memory: Size large enough for OS operation + 8MB or more –...
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Page 169: Chapter 7 Maintenance
MAKING BACKUP COPIES NEC recommends you make backup copies of your valuable data stored in hard disks of the server on a regular basis. For backup storage devices suitable for the server and backup tools, consult with your sales agent.
Page 170: Cleaning
7-2 Maintenance CLEANING Clean the server on a regular basis to keep the server in a good shape. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
Page 171: Cleaning The Server
Maintenance 7-3 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 172: Cleaning The Interior
7-4 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 173: Cleaning The Keyboard/Mouse
Maintenance 7-5 Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are all off-powered (the POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off), and then wipe the keyboard surface with a dry cloth. The mouse operation depends on the degree of smoothness of the internal ball rotation. To keep the mouse ball clean, use the mouse in a place with little dust.
Page 174: Cleaning Cd-Rom
7-6 Maintenance Cleaning CD-ROM A dusty CD-ROM or dust-accumulated tray causes the device to fail to read data correctly. Follow the procedure below to clean the tray and CD-ROM regularly: Make sure that the server is powered (the POWER/SLEEP lamp is lit). Press the CD tray Open/Close button on the front of the CD-ROM drive.
Page 175: System Diagnostics
Maintenance 7-7 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server. Use the System Diagnostics program in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER provided with the server to diagnose the server. Test Items The following items are tested in system diagnostics.
Page 176: Starting And Ending The System Diagnostics
Plug the power cord and turn on the server. Use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM to reboot the server. See the Chapter 6 "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" for details. The following menu appears when started the server using the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Select [Tools].
Page 177 Maintenance 7-9 Select [System Diagnostics]. The System Diagnostics starts and completes in approximately three minutes. When the diagnosis completes, the test window title shows "Test End", as the following figure. Diagnosis tool title Test windows title TeDoLi(TEst & Diagnosis On Linux) Ver001.00(Build020901.1.1m) Test result Test End Start10:06:58 End 10:09:58 Pass 000:03:00 TestTime 000:03:00...
Page 178 Select <Reboot> in the Enduser Menu above. The Express Server restarts, and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER boot the system. Exit the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive. Turn off the server and unplug the power cord from the receptacle.
Page 179: Relocating/Storing The Server
Maintenance 7-11 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 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
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Page 181: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If your server does not operate as expected, read this chapter before assuming a failure. NOTE: For provision against an unexpected failure, it is recommended to install the Off-line Maintenance Utility, NEC ESMPRO, to the server and client computers.
Page 182: 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 the Operation Window, Data Viewer, or Alert Viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Page 183: Lamps
Troubleshooting 8-3 LAMPS The following describes lamps on the server and their indications. See Chapter 2 for each location. Access lamp Access lamp LINK/ACT lamp POWER/SLEEP lamp Disk access lamp 1000/100/10 lamp FRONT REAR Hot-swap SCSI hard 5-inch file disk drive device bay Disk lamps cage...
Page 184: Power/Sleep Lamp
8-4 Troubleshooting POWER/SLEEP Lamp The green POWER/SLEEP lamp lights to indicate normal operation while the server is powered. When the server is off-powered, the POWER/SLEEP lamp stays unlit. The POWER/SLEEP lamp indicates that the server is running in the power-saving mode (sleep mode).
Page 185: 1000/100/10 Lamp
Troubleshooting 8-5 1000/100/10 Lamp The 1000/100/10 lamp indicates whether each of the network ports normally equipped with the server is operated through the 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T network interface. If the lamp is lit orange, the network port is operated through 1000BASE-T. If the lamp is lit green, the network port is operated through 100BASE-TX.
Page 186: Troubleshooting
8-6 Troubleshooting Alternate lighting green or amber Indicates that the hard disk is being rebuilt (this status is not a failure). If the defected hard disk is replaced with a new one in the disk array configuration, the data is automatically rebuilt (auto rebuild function).
Page 187: Error Messages
Troubleshooting 8-7 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 188: Post Error Messages
8-8 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 sales agent.
Page 189 Troubleshooting 8-9 Error Error message Recommended Action code 02D1 System Memory exceeds the CPU's caching limit. Contact your service representative. 02F4 EISA CMOS not write able. 02F5 DMA Test Failed. 02F6 Software NMI Failed. 02F7 Fail-safe Timer NMI Failed. 0B22 Processors are installed out of order.
Page 190: Beep Codes
8-10 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 1-2-2-3 indicates 1 beep, pause, 2 beeps, pause, 2 beeps, pause, and 3 beeps notifying that the checksum error occurred on ROM.
Page 191: Solving Problems
If the server still fails to operate successfully after solving your problem, take a note on the on- screen message and contact your sales agent. Problems with NEC Express Server No screen display appears and beep occurs. Is the DIMM board installed securely? →...
Page 192 8-12 Troubleshooting POST fails to complete: Is the DIMM board installed? → At least one DIMM boards are required for operation. Is the memory size large? → The memory check may take a few seconds if the memory size is large. Wait for a while.
Page 193 Troubleshooting 8-13 The keyboard or mouse fails to operate: Is the cable properly connected? → Make sure that the cable is connected to the correct connector on the rear of the server. → The keyboard or mouse does not operate if it is connected when the server is powered (not applicable to USB devices).
Page 194 Fail to access the (internal or external) SCSI devices: Is the SCSI device applicable to the server? → Operation of any SCSI device that is not authorized by NEC is not guaranteed. Is the cable connection changed? → See Chapter 10 for cable connection.
Page 195: Problems With Windows Server 2003
→ Take out the floppy disk and restart the server. Is the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive? → Take out the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM and restart the server. Is the OS broken? → Use recovery process to recover the system. (See "Recovery for Windows 2000...
Page 196 Did you update the system? → Installing a network drive after installation of the OS may cause unstable operation. Use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM to update the system. (See Chapter 6.) The system does not restart automatically when a stop error occurs, though the system is adjusted to automatically restarting: →...
Page 197 Troubleshooting 8-17 The PXE boot (network boot) fails or the server is not found on the network: Is the cable connected properly? → Connect the proper cable to the network port on the rear of the Express server. In addition, make sure that the used cable conforms to the network interface standard.
Page 198: Problems With Nec Expressbuilder
8-18 Troubleshooting Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER When the server is not booted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM, 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 server, an error message will appear or the OS will boot.
Page 199: Problems With Express Setup
Select sharing Microsoft network files and printer. Client : Microsoft network client. Component : SNMP, IIS (Excluding Professional/Windows Server 2003) Application : NEC ESMPRO Agent RAID utility such as Power Console Plus, FastCheck and so on. (If the RAID controller is detected)
Page 200 8-20 Troubleshooting [Complete] does not appear on [Role of Computer] screen. → The [Complete] does not appear if the Setup File that has already been created is loaded. → [Complete] appears only when you first entered the [Role of Computer] screen. Once you go to the next screen from [Role of Computer], the [Complete] will not appear even if you enter [Back] to go back to the [Role of Computer] screen.
Page 201: Problems With Disk Array Configuration
Troubleshooting 8-21 Unable to specify the details of Network adapter. → In Express Setup, you can not specify the details of Network adapter. Specify them from Control Panel after starting Windows 2000. Windows 2000 is started with Network adapter that has not been specified during Express Setup →...
Page 202: Problems With Master Control Menu
8-22 Troubleshooting Problems with Master Control Menu The master control menu fails to appear: Is your system Windows NT 4.0 or later, or Windows 95 or later? → The CD-ROM Autorun feature is supported by Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95. The older versions do not automatically start from the CD-ROM.
Page 203: Collect Configuration Information
Troubleshooting 8-23 Collect Configuration Information This section describes on how to collect the information on hardware configuration and inside specification. In order to collect information, "Diagnostic Program" is used. IMPORTANT: If STOP error, system error, or stall occurred, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. Point to [Settings] in Start menu, and click [Control Panel].
Page 204: Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information
8-24 Troubleshooting 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 5. 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 205: Recovery For Windows 2000 System
Troubleshooting 8-25 RECOVERY FOR Windows 2000 SYSTEM If any file necessary for running the OS is damaged, use the following procedures to recover the system. IMPORTANT: After recovering the system, see "Updating the System" in Chapter 5 and be sure to update the system. Also on Windows 2000, you need to update all the drivers after the system update.
Page 206 8-26 Troubleshooting Insert Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive and press Enter. Please insert the disk labeled manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. Select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter.
Page 207 Troubleshooting 8-27 Repeat steps 1 to 10. The recovery procedure will be started. During the recovery, the missing files and the damaged files are replaced either to the files in C:\ I386 folder of hard disk or the files in systemroot\ Repair of the system partition. These replaced files do not reflect the changes of the configuration after the setup at all.
Page 208: Off-Line Maintenance Utility
8-28 Troubleshooting OFF-LINE 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 sales agent.
Page 209: Features Of Off-Line Maintenance Utility
Without the backup data, the system-specific information and/or configuration may not be restored. Only the authorized personnel is allowed to restore the backup data. Start of Utilities With the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, you can start the following utilities installed in the maintenance partition. – System Diagnostics –...
Page 210: Resetting The Server
8-30 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 211: Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server
Use the options and cables approved by NEC. You will be charged by any repair of a malfunction, fault, or defect occurring in a server in which one or more component not approved by NEC are used.
Page 212: Safety Notes
9-2 Upgrading Your Server SAFETY NOTES Observe the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely and properly. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1- 3 to 1-8 for details.
Page 213: Static Precautions
Upgrading Your Server 9-3 STATIC PRECAUTIONS An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and other components. Electronic device can be easily damaged by static electricity. To prevent damage, observe the following information. Wear a wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove). Wear a wrist strap on your wrist.
Page 214: Preparing For Installation And Removal
9-4 Upgrading Your Server PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Prepare the installation or removal of a component depending on the following procedure: Shut down the OS. Press the POWER/SLEEP switch to turn off the power of the server. (The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off.) Pull out the power cord from the AC inlet on the server.
Page 215: Installation Or Removal Procedure
Upgrading Your Server 9-5 INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL PROCEDURE Install or remove a component from the server in the following procedure. Side Cover The left side cover should be removed to access to built-in devices and/or mother board in the server. It is not necessary to remove the right side cover.
Page 216 9-6 Upgrading Your Server Loosen the two screws. Slide the cover backward a little. Hold the side cover securely to remove it.
Page 217: Upgrading Your Server
Upgrading Your Server 9-7 Position the server until on its right side. Installation The side cover can be installed in the reverse procedure of the removal. Make sure that the hooks on the side cover are inserted into the frames and holes of the server securely. IMPORTANT: After one or more optional devices are installed or removed completely, install the removed side cover securely.
Page 218 9-8 Upgrading Your Server Secure the side cover with two screws removed in the removal procedure. Screws...
Page 219: Front Mask
Upgrading Your Server 9-9 Front Mask The front mask must be removed to install or remove the hard disk drive and 5.25-inch device. IMPORTANT: Observe safety precautions described in Chapter 1 and static precautions described in this chapter before proceeding the procedures described here.
Page 220 9-10 Upgrading Your Server Position the server until on its right side. Installation The front mask can be installed in the reverse order of the removal. Insert the three tabs at the right end of the front mask into the holes on the front of the server, press the left end of the front mask to the server, and lock the mask with the release tabs.
Page 221: 3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive
IMPORTANT: Do not use any hard disk drive that is not authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party hard drive may cause a failure in the server as well as the hard disk drive. Repair of any failure or damage in the server caused by such a hard disk drive will be charged.
Page 222 9-12 Upgrading Your Server <When installing serial ATA disk drives> Hard disk bay Hard disk (First) Hard disk (Second) Hard disk (Third) The RAID controller (optional) is required. Installation Follow the procedure as described below to install 3.5-inch hard disks. Configure the operation mode of hard disks according to the manual supplied with the hard disk.
Page 223 Upgrading Your Server 9-13 See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover and front mask. Disconnect the interface cable and power cord from the hard disk drive if connected. Loosen two screws on the front panel securing the hard disk bay. Loosen the screws securing the hard disk bay.
Page 224 9-14 Upgrading Your Server Slide the hard disk bay in the depth of the server only a little to remove the bay. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to have the hard disk bay hit on any components on the mother board. Place the hard disk bay on a flat and rigid place carefully.
Page 225 Upgrading Your Server 9-15 Align the screw holes of the hard disk with those of the hard disk bay and secure the hard disk with the screws (4) provided with the hard disk. IMPORTANT: Use the screws provided with the hard disk. If not, use the screws provided with the server to secure it.
Page 226 9-16 Upgrading Your Server NOTE: Insert the hooks on the server into the holes on the hard disk bay and then slide the hard disk bay to the front of the server. Hooks on which hard disk bay is hung Plate on which hard disk bay is placed <Server side>...
Page 227 Upgrading Your Server 9-17 Tighten the screws loosened in step 7 and install the two screws removed in step 6. Provide the cable connections. See "CABLE CONNECTIONS" described later for details. NOTES: If caps are put on the SCSI interface and/or power cables, remove them.
Page 228 9-18 Upgrading Your Server Removal Follow the procedure as described below to remove 3.5-inch hard disks. IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g., customers' information or companies' management information) on the removed hard disk to any third parties.
Page 229: Pci Board
Upgrading Your Server 9-19 PCI Board The server is equipped with five slots for installing PCI boards. IMPORTANT: Any PCI board is easily affected by static electricity. Handle a PCI board after making your body contact with a metallic frame section of the server to discharge the static electricity on your body.
Page 230 9-20 Upgrading Your Server Slots to install the PCI board PCI Slot Product name PCIe 64-bit / 32-bit / 100MHz 33MHz N code Note Slot size Full-height (Full-height or LowProfile) Supported board type – 3.3V 3.3V/5V Available board size Short Long Long Short Long N8503-56F SCSI controller –...
Page 231 Upgrading Your Server 9-21 To indicate the access status of each hard disk drive connected to the RAID controller with the DISK ACCESS lamp on the front panel of the server, use the LED cable that comes with your server to connect the LED connectors on the mother board and RAID controller.
Page 232 9-22 Upgrading Your Server N8103-80F Pin (Black) Pin (Red) Use an appropriate RAID configuration utility to configure the RAID.
Page 233 Upgrading Your Server 9-23 Installation Consideration for SCSI Controller Described below must be considered when installing N8103-56F/65F/75F SCSI controller and using the SCSI hard disk drives as internal hard disk drives. For details, refer to the manual that comes with the SCSI controller. Prepare the hard disk drives (up to 3 drives) and cables appropriate to SCSI controller to be installed.
Page 234 9-24 Upgrading Your Server N8103-56F Pin (Red) Pin (Black) On-board components N8103-65F Pin (Red) Not used N8103-75F Pin (Red) Pin (Black) After the installation, set the transfer rate of the board, those of the devices connected to the board, and other parameters by using the SCSI BIOS utility of the SCSI controller. Refer to the document coming with the board for the details of the settings and the procedures.
Page 235 Upgrading Your Server 9-25 Installation Install the board to be connected to the PCI board slot depending on the following procedure. Refer to the manual provided with the board. Before the installation, set the switches and jumpers on the installed board appropriately referring to the manual provided with the board, if necessary.
Page 236 9-26 Upgrading Your Server Remove the PCI board retention springs from the server. Remove the additional slot cover at the same location (height) as the installation slot. IMPORTANT: Save the removed slot cover carefully.
Page 237 Upgrading Your Server 9-27 Make the component side of the board face the bottom of the server, put the rear panel of the board on the frame spring securely, and push the board fully so that the board connection port is certainly connected to the slot. For a long-sized board, align the board with the groove of the guide rail on the front of the server and then connect the board to the slot.
Page 238 9-28 Upgrading Your Server Push the tabs of the PCI board retention springs one by one to make them contact with the rear of the server. A click occurs to lock each of the tabs. Assemble the server. Turn on the power of the server. Make sure that no error message appears in the POST. If an error message appears, write down the message and contact the maintenance service agent for the maintenance.
Page 239 Upgrading Your Server 9-29 Removal Remove the board connected to the PCI board slot in the following procedure. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover. Remove the PCI board retention springs following the installation steps 4 and 5. Remove the board.
Page 240: Dimm
DIMM. In addition, do not put the DIMM on a desk directly. See "Static Precautions" for details of the static electricity. Do not use any DIMM not approved by NEC. If an unapproved third party's DIMM is installed in the server, not only the DIMM but also the server itself may be defected.
Page 241 Upgrading Your Server 9-31 Installation Order and Notes Single channel memory configuration Install DIMMs one by one in the ascending order of DIMM slot numbers. Dual channel memory configuration To activate the dual channel mode, the following conditions must be met: –...
Page 242 9-32 Upgrading Your Server Installation Install a DIMM in the following procedure. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover as described earlier in this chapter. Firmly hold the server with your both hands so that its left side faces upward, and bring it down slowly and gently.
Page 243 NOTES: To remove the defected DIMM, check the error message appearing in POST or NEC ESMPRO to identify the DIMM socket (group) in which the defected DIMM is installed. The server operates only when at least one DIMM is installed.
Page 244: File Device
9-34 Upgrading Your Server File Device The server has two slots on which backup devices including DVD-RAM, MO, and magnetic tape drives are installed (the normally equipped CD-ROM drive occupies another slot). Install devices in the 5.25-inch device bay below the CD-ROM drive. The device bay is integrated to be a single chassis (the integrated chassis is called the file bay).
Page 245 Upgrading Your Server 9-35 Installation Install a file device in the following procedure: Provide the proper setting for the device. See the table below for the settings of the devices which can be installed in the device bay. Device 5.25-inch device SCSI device ID 0, termination resistance OFF* IDE device...
Page 246 9-36 Upgrading Your Server Push the tabs on the both sides of the dummy cover to remove the cover. IMPORTANT: Save the removed dummy cover carefully. Dummy cover for device bay Remove the EMI cover. IMPORTANT: Save the removed EMI cover carefully.
Page 247 Upgrading Your Server 9-37 Insert a file device into the file bay. Align the screw holes on the device with those on the file bay and secure the device by using the four screws provided with the device. IMPORTANT: Use the screws provided with the optional device to secure it. If not, use the screws provided with the server.
Page 248 9-38 Upgrading Your Server Insert the file bay into the server. Push the file bay until a click occurs to lock it. Connect the interface and power cables to the 5.25-inch device installed from one side of the server. See "CABLE CONNECTIONS" described later for details. IMPORTANT: Use the built-in IDE interface cable for connecting the IDE file device.
Page 249 Upgrading Your Server 9-39 Assemble the server. If a SCSI device is installed, set the parameters including the transmission rate using the BIOS utility of the SCSI controller. Refer to the manual provided with the SCSI controller for details. NOTE: Depending on the SCSI cable, the number of connectors varies.
Page 250: 5-Inch File Device Bay
9-40 Upgrading Your Server 5-inch File Device Bay The optional 5-inch file device bay includes two 5.25-inch single-height devices, one slim CD- ROM drive, and one 3.5-inch floppy disk drive. NOTE: 5.25-inch device bay can include two SCSI file devices or one SCSI device and one IDE device.
Page 251 Upgrading Your Server 9-41 Installation Install a file device in the following procedure: Remove the standard file bay from the server. See "File Device" described earlier in this chapter. Remove the four screws securing the floppy disk drive to the standard file bay. Floppy disk drive IMPORTANT: Save the screws for installation procedure.
Page 252 9-42 Upgrading Your Server Remove two screws on the both sides of the 5-inch file bay (see figure below). Floppy disk drive carrier Pull the floppy disk drive carrier out of the 5-inch file bay. Place the floppy disk drive into the floppy disk drive carrier (see figure below).
Page 253 Upgrading Your Server 9-43 While holding the floppy disk drive in place, turn the carrier upside down. Line up the screw holes in the carrier with the screw holes in the drive. Fix the floppy disk drive with four screws removed in Step 2. Connect the power relay cable to the CD-ROM drive.
Page 254 9-44 Upgrading Your Server Secure the floppy disk drive to the 5-inch file bay with the screws previously removed in Step 4. Install the 5.25-inch file device(s) into the 5-inch file bay. Refer to "File Device" described earlier in this chapter for installation procedures. NOTE: Fix the installed file device as shown in the figure below Slot 1...
Page 255 Upgrading Your Server 9-45 Connect the interface and power cables to the 5.25-inch device installed from one side of the server. See "CABLE CONNECTIONS" described later for details. IMPORTANT: The power relay cable is connected to the power connector of the slim CD-ROM drive. Connect the power cable from the power supply to the power relay cable.
Page 256: Hot-Swap Scsi Hard Disk Drive Cage
9-46 Upgrading Your Server Hot-swap SCSI Hard Disk Drive Cage The optional hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive cage can contain three hot-swap SCSI hard disk drives. Installing the hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive cage allows you to access the SCSI hard disk drives from the front of the chassis which can be swapped in or out of the system without powering it down if RAID is configured in the system.
Page 257: Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams
Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams Internal cable connections of the server are shown below. NOTE: Refer to Chapter 2 for detail connector locations on the mother board.
Page 258: Interface Cables
10-2 Internal Cabling Diagrams INTERFACE CABLES This section describes the connections of the interface cables. Addition of Hard Disk Your server supports a variety of SATA or SCSI hard disk drives installed in the system's hard disk bay. Also your server provides high degree of disk fault tolerance and advanced disk array management features through the use of RAID technology, if an optional RAID controller is installed.
Page 259 Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-3 Installation of SATA Disks If the serial ATA (SATA) hard disks are added, connect the cables as shown in the figure below. Fill the drive bay with the hard disk drives from the top to bottom bay. Optional serial ATA cable is required.
Page 260: Connection Of Disk Array Controller (Sata)
10-4 Internal Cabling Diagrams Connection of Disk Array Controller (SATA) If serial ATA (SATA) disks are installed, the disk array controller (SATA) can be connected to the server. The disk array controller (SATA) is an optional PCI RAID board provided to improve the data reliability.
Page 261: Internal Cabling Diagrams
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-5 To build a disk array, at least two hard disks are required. Use the SATA cables provided with the disk array controller (SATA) for the connection. Remove the cables connected to the hard disks and save them carefully. IMPORTANT: Use hard disks with the same capacity and performance.
Page 262: Connection Of Disk Array Controller (Scsi)
10-6 Internal Cabling Diagrams Connection of Disk Array Controller (SCSI) If SCSI disks are installed, the disk array controller can be connected to the server. The internal hard disks can be subject to the disk array configuration. The supported RAID configuration includes RAID0 (striping) and RAID1 (mirroring).
Page 263 Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-7 RAID5 (striping + parity) Data is "striped" across three physical disk drives. For data redundancy, drives are encoded with rotated XOR redundancy. IMPORTANT: Because data is read from or written to any of three hard disks successively, the disk access performance is inferior to that for a single disk.
Page 264: Connection Of 5.25-Inch Device
10-8 Internal Cabling Diagrams Connection of 5.25-inch Device The 5.25-inch device bay can be equipped with a single device, or a SCSI device or an IDE device such as DVD-RAM. Installation of SCSI Device If SCSI disks are installed, the SCSI controller built in the server can be connected to the SCSI device through the hard disks.
Page 265 Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-9 [Optional 5-inch file device bay installed] If SCSI disks are installed and the SCSI device is desired to be controlled by a controller other than that for the hard disks, the optional SCSI controller and internal SCSI cable are required. The installed SCSI controller can be connected with both internal and external SCSI devices.
Page 266 10-10 Internal Cabling Diagrams The SCSI controller is connected with the 5.25-inch device as shown in the figure below. [Standard configuration]...
Page 267 Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-11 [Optional 5-inch file device bay installed] Set the SCSI ID of the internal device to 0. If the SCSI cable sold separately has the connector for terminating the SCSI connection, make the termination setting of the 5.25-inch device invalid. SCSI cables sold separately are required for external devices.
Page 268 10-12 Internal Cabling Diagrams Installation of IDE Device If an IDE device such as a DVD-RAM drive is installed, use the IDE cable provided with the IDE device. Remove the cable connected to the CD-ROM drive and save it carefully. [Standard configuration] [Optional 5-inch file device bay installed]...
Page 269: Power Cables
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-13 POWER CABLES An example of the power cable connection is shown in the figure below. The server only uses the power cables shown here. [Standard configuration] [Optional 5-inch file device bay installed]...
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Page 271: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications NEC Express5800/110Ei Item N8100-1005F Type Intel Pentium 4 processor Clock 3.8GHz/1MB Number of processors Maximum Chipset Intel E7221 Memory Standard 512 MB (512 MB × 1) Maximum 4 GB (1 GB × 4, the standard DIMM must be replaced.)
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Page 273: Appendix B Other Precautions
Server Management Software The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM 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 274 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 275 The floppy disk is a very delicate storage media. Dust or thermal changes, as well as operator's misconduct or sever failures, may cause loss of data. To avoid loss of data, NEC recommends that you should make a back-up copy of your valuable data on a regular basis.
Page 276: Cd-Rom
This enables you to restore your data from one tape when the other makes a read error, as well as to protect your valuable data and programs from loss. 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 277: Keyboard
Other Precautions B-5 This enables you, for example, to use tape B to restore the data when tape C makes a read error. Also when both tapes B and C make a read error, you can restore your valuable data by using the data stored in tape A. Keyboard The keyboard is a device to instruct you computer by entering alphanumeric characters or symbols.
Page 278: 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 279: Appendix C Irq And I/O Port Address
Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address The factory-set interrupt requests and I/O port addresses are listed below. Find an appropriate one to install an optional device. Interrupt Request The factory-set IRQs are assigned as follows: Peripheral Device (Controller) Peripheral Device (Controller) System timer Real-time clock Keyboard...
Page 280 C-2 IRQ and I/O Port Address I/O Port Address The factory-set I/O port addresses for the server are assigned as follows: Address* Chip in Use 00 – CF7 DMA1 controller 20 – 21 Interrupt controller 1 40 – 43, 50 – 53 Timer 1 Keyboard/mouse System speaker...
Page 281: Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003
You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not attached to your system, prepare it by yourself. Updating System If you change the configuration of the system, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system.
Page 282: Re-Installing To The Hard Disk Which Has Been Upgraded To Dynamic Disk
D-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 Re-installing to the Hard Disk which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk If you want to leave the existing partition when installing the system on the hard disk upgraded to Dynamic Disk, note the following issue: Do not select the partition that OS had been installed as the partition to install the OS newly.
Page 283: Partition Size
Installing Windows Server 2003 D-3 Partition Size The minimum required partition size for installation of Windows Server 2003 is: 2900MB + Paging file size + Dump file size Paging file size (recommended) = Mounted memory size * 1.5 Dump file size = Mounted memory size + 12 MB IMPORTANT: The above paging file size is necessary for collecting debug...
Page 284: Installing Windows Server 2003
If you have only NEC Express5800 Server to create Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later.
Page 285 Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. Run the operating system. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. [Master Control Menu] will appear. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click [Make OEM-DISK] and then [for Windows Server 2003].
Page 286: Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation
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 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive, and press Enter. A list of mass storage devices is displayed.
Page 287 Installing Windows Server 2003 D-7 Select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – INITIO INI-A10XU2W SCSI Host Adapter (When N8103-65F board is installed.) – MegaRAID SCSI 320-1 RAID Controller (When N8103-80F board is installed.) – Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards (WinXP/Server 2003 IA-32) (When N8103-75F board is installed.) –...
Page 288: Upgrade Installation
D-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 Upgrade Installation Procedures below upgrade the installed Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003. Power on the system and start Windows 2000. Log on as an administrator. Insert the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Then, [Select an operation] dialog will appear.
Page 289 Installing Windows Server 2003 D-9 If the optional board is installed, select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – INITIO INI-A10XU2W SCSI Host Adapter (When N8103-65F board is installed.) – MegaRAID SCSI 320-1 Controller Driver (When N8103-80F board is installed.) –...
Page 290: Reinstallation To Multiple Logical Drives
D-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 Reinstallation to Multiple Logical Drives This subsection describes the procedure for reinstalling the operation system if the multiple logical drives exist. Before Re-installing the Operation System Be sure to make backup copies before re-installing the operation system just in case. Re-installing the Operation System Start the clean installation following the procedure described in this manual.
Page 291 Installing Windows Server 2003 D-11 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 292: Updating The System
Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Master Control Menu is automatically appeared on the screen. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click on [Update NEC Express5800 system] section. Continue your work for system update as the following message.
Page 293: Driver Installation And Advanced Settings
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The [Windows Explorer] dialog starts. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu and click [Windows Explorer].
Page 294: Network Driver
D-14 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] The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears.
Page 295: Re-Install The Network Driver
Follow the message to continue the installation. If the dialog message "Digital Signature could not been found." appears, select [Yes] to continue. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, follow the direction on the screen and restart the system.
Page 296: Installing Scsi Controller Driver
Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install" and click [Next]. Click [Have Disk..]. Insert "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" into the floppy disk drive, enter "a:\" into "copy manufacturer's file from:" and click [OK]. Specify the following driver and click [Next].
Page 297: Appendix E Installing Windows 2000
You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not attached to your system, prepare it by yourself. Updating System If you change the configuration of the system, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system.
Page 298: Re-Installing To The Hard Disk Which Has Been Upgraded To Dynamic Disk
E-2 Installing Windows 2000 Re-installing to the Hard Disk which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk If you want to leave the existing partition when installing the system on the hard disk upgraded to Dynamic Disk, note the following issue: Do not select the partition that OS had been installed as the partition to install the OS newly.
Page 299: Partition Size
Installing Windows 2000 E-3 Partition Size The minimum required partition size for installation of Windows 2000 is: 1000MB + Paging file size + Dump file size Paging file size (recommended) = Mounted memory size * 1.5 Dump file size = Mounted memory size + 12 MB IMPORTANT: The above paging file size is necessary for collecting debug information (memory dump).
Page 300: Installing Windows 2000
Create from the menu which appears when running NEC Express5800 Server with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. If you have only NEC Express5800 Server to create Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later.
Page 301 Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. Run the operating system. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. [Master Control Menu] will appear. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click [Make OEM-DISK] and then [for Windows 2000].
Page 302: Windows 2000 Clean Installation
Please insert the disk labeled manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: *Press ENTER when ready. Insert the Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive, and press Enter. A list of mass storage devices is displayed.
Page 303: Reinstallation To Multiple Logical Drives
Installing Windows 2000 E-7 Select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – INITIO INI-A10XU2W SCSI Host Adapter (When N8103-65F board is installed.) – MegaRAID SCSI 320-1 Controller Driver (When N8103-80F board is installed.) – Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards (Win2000) (When N8103-75F board is installed.) –...
Page 304 E-8 Installing Windows 2000 Continue the clean installation again following the procedure described earlier in this chapter. The drive letter of the re-installed system may differ from the one of the previous system. If you need to modify the drive letter, modify it according to the "Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter".
Page 305: Updating The System - Installing Service Pack
Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Master Control Menu is automatically appeared on the screen. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click on [Update NEC Express5800 system] section. Continue your work for system update as the following message.
Page 306: Driver Installation And Advanced Settings
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click Start menu, point to [Program], [Accessory] and click [Explorer]. Run "PROSET.EXE" in the following directory.
Page 307: Network Driver
Installing Windows 2000 E-11 Network Driver [When PROSet is not installed] Click Start menu and click [Network and Dial-Up Connection]. The [Network and Dial-Up Connection] dialog box appears. Right-click [Local Area Connection] and click [Properties] from pop-up menu. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. Click [Configure].
Page 308: Re-Install The Network Driver
E-12 Installing Windows 2000 Re-install the Network Driver After installing OS and deleting the network drivers, if you want to re-install the network drivers, follow the procedure below. Restart OS and logon to your system. [Upgrade Device Driver Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Next].
Page 309: Graphics Accelerator Driver
Follow the message to continue the installation. If the dialog message "Digital Signature could not been found." appears, select [Yes] to continue. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, follow the direction on the screen and restart the system. USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver is pre-installed.
Page 310: Installing Scsi Controller Driver
Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install" and click [Next]. Click [Have Disk..]. Insert "Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" into the floppy disk drive, enter "a:\" into "copy manufacturer's file from:" and click [OK]. Specify the following driver and click [Next].
Page 311: Appendix F Product Configuration Record Table
Appendix F 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 Memory Size Serial No. Date Installed Size Serial No. Date Installed Size Serial No.
Page 312 F-2 Product Configuration Record Table 5.25-inch Device Slot 1 Size Capacity Serial No. Model name Type number Date Installed Slot 2 (standard Size Capacity Serial No. ATAPI CD-ROM Model name Type number Date Installed drive) 3.5-inch Device Slot 1 Size Capacity Serial No.
Page 313: Software
Product Configuration Record Table F-3 Software Firmware version Name: Version: Application of RUR media Apply Name: Version: File system HPFS NTFS Others ( Bundled software installed Licensed software installed Application running when a failure occurred Remarks...
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NEC N8100-1005F User Manual

Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server

Chapter 2 General Description

Chapter 3 Setting up Your Server

Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server

Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup

Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server

Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Other Precautions

Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address

Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003

Appendix E Installing Windows 2000

Appendix F Product Configuration Record Table

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