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NEC N8100-1427F User Manual (414 pages)

Express5800/120Ei

Brand: NEC | Category: Server | Size: 10.54 MB

Preface
7
About this User's Guide
8
How to Use this Manual
8
In the Package
9
- Text Conventions
  9
- Table of Contents
  10
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server

17
- Warning Labels
  18
- Safety Notes
  19
- For Proper Operation
  24
- Transfer to Third Party
  25
- Disposal and Consumables
  26
- User Support
  27
Chapter 2 General Description

29
- Overview
  30
- System Chassis
  31
  - Front View
    31
  - General Description
    33
  - Rear View
    34
  - Internal View
    37
- Mother Board
  40
- Standard Features
  42
  - Peripheral Bays
    43
  - AC LINK Feature
    43
  - Security
    43
  - Nec Expressbuilder
    44
  - Nec Esmpro
    45
  - Maintenance Tools
    45
  - System Diagnostic Utility
    45
  - Remote Management
    46
- Using Your Server
  47
  - POWER Switch
    47
    
    Post Execution Flow
    49
    
    Post Error Messages
    50
  - Power off
    51
  - SLEEP Switch
    51
  - Optical Disk Drive
    52
  - When You Fail to Eject
    53
Chapter 3 Setting up Your Server

55
- Setup Flow
  56
- Unpacking the System
  57
- Installing Optional Devices
  57
- Selecting Server Site
  58
- Connecting Peripheral Devices
  60
- Setting up Your Server
  61
- Connecting Power Cord
  64
- Turning on the Server
  66
- Installing Operating System
  68
- Installing Utilities
  68
- Making Backup Copies of System Information
  68
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server

69
- System BIOS (SETUP)
  69
  - Starting SETUP Utility
    70
  - Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage
    71
  - Menu and Parameter Descriptions
    72
    
    Processor Settings
    74
    
    Memory Configuration
    76
    
    Pci Configuration
    77
    
    Peripheral Configuration
    78
    
    System Management Submenu
    84
    
    Configuring Your Server
    88
- RAID System Configuration
  90
  - Raid
    90
    
    Raid Levels
    91
    
    Disk Group
    91
    
    Virtual Disk
    92
  - Configuration by Onboard RAID Controller (3.5-Inch Disk Model)
    97
    
    Menu Tree
    101
    
    Operating Procedures for Configuration Utility
    102
    
    Check Consistency
    110
  - LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility
    112
  - Disk Array
    113
  - Configuration by Internal RAID Controller (2.5-Inch Disk Model)
    115
    
    Patrol Read
    116
    
    Consistency Check
    116
    
    Migration Only
    118
    
    Migration with Addition
    118
  - Before Using Webbios
    120
  - Using Webbios
    122
    
    Main Menu
    123
    
    Adapter Properties
    125
    
    Scan Devices
    129
    
    Virtual Disks
    130
    
    Physical Drives
    131
    
    Configuration Wizard
    133
    
    Adapter Selection
    133
  - Configuring Virtual Disk
    135
  - Operation of Various Features
    153
  - Manual Rebuild
    155
  - Webbios and Universal RAID Utility
    163
- Configuring Mother Board Jumpers
  166
- Clearing Password
  168
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup

169
- About Express Setup
  170
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003
  171
  - Notes on Windows Installation
    171
    
    Service Pack Which Expressbuilder Supports
    172
    
    Optional Board Supported by Nec Expressbuilder
    173
    
    Mounting Mo Device
    174
    
    About Removable Media
    174
    
    About the System Partition Size
    175
    
    Installing the Service Pack
    176
- Flow of Setup
  177
  - Installing the Windows Server 2003
    178
  - Installing and Setting Device Drivers
    187
    
    Network Driver
    191
    
    Optional Network Board Driver
    193
    
    Installation of the Optional Network Board Driver
    193
    
    Graphics Accelerator Driver
    194
  - Setting for Solving Problems
    197
  - Network Monitor
    201
  - Installing Maintenance Utilities
    202
  - Updating the System - Installing Service Pack
    202
  - Making Backup Copies of System Information
    203
  - Installing with the OEM-FD for Mass Storage Device
    204
  - Nec Expressbuilder
    206
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities

208
- Autorun Menu
  210
- Parameter File Creator
  211
  - Parameter File
    212
- Nec Esmpro
  222
  - Functions and Features
    222
- Universal RAID Utility
  223
  - Setup with Express Setup
    223
  - Manual Setup
    224
  - Using Universal RAID Utility Via Network
    225
  - Easy Configuration
    225
  - Creating Logical Drive of RAID 6
    225
- NEC Dianascope
  226
Chapter 7 Maintenance

227
- Making Backup Copies
  227
- Cleaning
  228
  - Cleaning the Server
    229
  - Cleaning the Interior
    230
  - Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse
    231
  - Cleaning Disc
    232
- System Diagnostics
  233
  - Test Items
    233
  - Startup and Exit of System Diagnostics
    234
- Relocating/Storing the Server
  237
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

239
- System Viewers
  240
- Lamps
  241
  - Inch Disk Model
    242
  - Troubleshooting
    242
  - POWER/SLEEP Lamp
    245
  - Status Lamp
    245
  - 1000/100/10 Lamp
    247
  - DISK Access Lamp
    247
  - LAN Access Lamp (1) / (2)
    247
  - LINK/ACT Lamp
    247
  - Hard Disk Drive Lamp
    248
- Error Messages
  250
  - Error Messages after Power-On
    250
  - POST Error Messages
    251
  - Beep Codes
    255
- Solving Problems
  256
  - Problems with NEC Express Server
    256
  - Problems with Windows
    261
  - Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER
    265
  - Problems with Express Setup
    266
  - Problems with RAID System Configuration
    267
  - Problems with Windows Autorun Menu
    269
  - Collecting Event Log
    270
  - Collect Configuration Information
    271
  - Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information
    271
  - Memory Dump
    271
- Recovery for Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions and Windows Server 2003
  272
- Maintenance Tools
  273
- Resetting the Server
  279
- Forced Shutdown
  280
Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server

281
- Safety Notes
  282
- Static Precautions
  283
- Preparing for Installation and Removal
  284
- Installation or Removal Procedure
  285
  - Left Side Cover
    285
  - Upgrading Your Server
    287
  - Front Mask
    288
  - Inch Hard Disk Drive (3.5-Inch Disk Model)
    290
  - Inch Hard Disk Drive (2.5-Inch Disk Model)
    294
- Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System
  297
  - 3.5-Inch Disk Model
    298
  - Inch Disk Model
    300
  - Hot-Swap Power Supply Unit
    302
  - PCI Board
    305
  - DIMM
    311
  - Installation Order
    312
  - Processor (CPU)
    317
  - File Device
    323
  - Internal USB Floppy Disk Drive
    329
  - Additional Fans
    335
Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams

339
- Interface Cables
  340
  - Addition of Hard Disk Drive
    340
  - Internal Cabling Diagrams
    341
  - Connection of 5.25-Inch Device
    343
- Power Cables
  345
Appendix A Specifications

347
Appendix B Other Precautions

349
- Transfer Rate of the On-Board LAN Controller
  349
- Server Management Software
  349
- Floppy Disk
  349
- DVD/CD-Rom
  352
- Tape Media
  352
- Keyboard
  353
- Mouse
  354
Appendix C IRQ

355
Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions

357
Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003

383
Appendix F Using a Client Computer Which Has a CD Drive

409
Appendix G Product Configuration Record Table

411
- Hardware
  411
- Software
  413

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NEC N8100-1427F User Manual (414 pages)

Table of Contents

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

Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions

Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003

Appendix F Using a Client Computer Which Has a CD Drive

Appendix G Product Configuration Record Table

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