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NEC N8100-1100F User Manual (406 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Server | Size: 4.76 MB

Preface
7
About this User's Guide
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
  - General
    19
  - Power Supply and Power Cord Use
    21
  - Rack
    22
  - Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection
    23
  - Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices
    25
  - During Operation
    26
- For Proper Operation
  27
- Transfer to Third Party
  29
- Disposal and Consumables
  30
- User Support
  31
Chapter 2 General Description

33
- Overview
  33
  - External View
    34
  - Front View with Front Bezel Closed
    35
  - Front View with Front Bezel Removed
    36
  - General Description
    37
  - Rear View
    38
  - Internal View
    40
  - Mother Board
    41
- Status Indicators
  42
  - Power Led
    42
  - Status Led
    42
  - Disk Access Led
    44
  - Act Led
    44
  - Uid Led (Uid)
    44
  - Hard Disk Drive LED
    45
  - LAN Connector Leds
    46
  - Ac Power Led
    47
- Standard Features
  48
  - Power Supplies
    49
  - Peripheral Bays
    49
- SAF-TE Logic
  50
- System Board Features
  50
  - Processor
    50
  - Memory
    50
  - PCI Riser Slots
    51
  - Video
    51
  - SCSI Controller
    51
  - Network Controller
    52
  - Keyboard and Mouse
    52
  - Acpi
    52
  - Remote Management Card (RMC)
    53
- Degradation Feature
  54
- Remote Power-On Feature (Wake on LAN)
  54
- AC-Link Feature
  54
- System Security
  55
  - Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring
    55
  - Software Locks Via the BIOS Setup Utility
    55
    
    Using Passwords
    56
    
    Secure Mode
    56
    
    Summary of Software Security Features
    57
    
    Feature Description
    57
- Nec Expressbuilder
  59
- Nec Esmpro
  60
- Off-Line Maintenance Utility
  60
- System Diagnostic Utility
  60
- NEC Dianascope
  60
- Using Your Server
  61
  - Front Bezel
    61
  - POWER Switch
    63
    
    Post Execution Flow
    65
    
    Post Error Messages
    67
    
    Power off
    67
  - Identification of Servers (UID Switch)
    68
  - Floppy Disk Drive
    69
  - CD-ROM Drive
    71
Chapter 3 Setting up Your Server

75
- Setup Flow
  76
- Selecting Server Site
  77
- Unpacking the System
  79
- Installing the Server
  79
- Connecting Peripheral Devices
  90
- Setting up Your Server
  91
- Connecting Power Cord
  92
- Turning on the Server
  94
- Installing Operating System
  96
- Installing Utilities
  96
- Making Backup Copies of System Information
  96
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server

97
- System BIOS (SETUP)
  97
  - Starting SETUP Utility
    98
  - Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage
    99
  - Menu and Parameter Descriptions
    100
    
    Processor Settings
    103
    
    Memory Configuration
    105
    
    Pci Configuration
    106
    
    Peripheral Configuration
    107
    
    Configuring Your Server
    109
    
    System Management Submenu
    113
- SCSI BIOS (Scsiselect)
  115
  - Using Scsiselect Utility
    115
  - Configuring SCSI Controller on Mother Board
    115
    
    Additional Options
    117
    
    Boot Device Configuration
    117
    
    Advanced Configuration
    119
    
    Scsi Disk Utilities
    120
  - Configuring SCSI Controller on Optional Board
    121
- Raid Bios
  122
- RAID Configuration
  123
  - RAID Configuration of SCSI Hard Disk Drive
    123
    
    Installing the Hard Disk Drives
    124
    
    Main Menu
    126
    
    Creating Arrays
    128
    
    Boot Priority
    139
- Configuring Mother Board Jumpers
  140
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup

143
- About Express Setup
  144
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003
  145
  - Installation Notice
    145
    
    Optional Board Supported by Nec Expressbuilder
    146
    
    Windows Server 2003
    147
    
    Creating Partition Size
    148
  - The Flow of Setup
    150
  - Installing the Windows Server 2003
    151
  - Installing and Setting Device Drivers
    156
    
    Network Driver
    157
    
    Optional Network Board Driver
    158
    
    Installation of the Optional Network Board Driver
    159
    
    Graphics Accelerator Driver
    164
  - Setting for Solving Problems
    166
  - Installing Maintenance Utilities
    170
  - Updating the System - Installing Service Pack
    171
  - Making Backup Copies of System Information
    171
  - Exceptional Setup
    172
- Microsoft Windows 2000
  173
  - Installation Notice
    173
  - Windows 2000
    175
  - The Flow of Setup
    178
  - Installing the Windows 2000
    179
  - Installing and Setting Device Drivers
    184
  - Setting for Solving Problems
    190
  - Installing Maintenance Utilities
    193
  - Updating the System - Installing Service Pack
    194
  - Making Backup Copies of System Information
    194
  - Exceptional Setup
    195
- Hostraid
  196
  - Overview of Hostraid
    196
  - Notes
    197
  - Hostraid Setup Flow
    198
  - Migration of Hard Disk Drive (Migration)
    198
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities

201
- Nec Expressbuilder
  202
- Configuration Diskette Creator
  212
- Nec Esmpro
  216
  - Functions and Features
    216
- Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition
  217
- Adaptec Storage Manager
  218
- Megaraid Storage Manager (Server)
  219
  - Setup with Express Setup
    219
  - Manual Setup
    219
- Megaraid Storage Manager (Management PC)
  219
- Power Console Plus
  220
  - Major Functions
    220
  - Components
    220
  - Server Setup
    222
  - Management PC Setup
    223
- NEC Dianascope
  224
Chapter 7 Maintenance

225
- Making Backup Copies
  225
- Cleaning
  226
  - Cleaning the Server
    227
  - Cleaning the Interior
    228
  - Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse
    229
  - Cleaning CD-ROM
    230
- System Diagnostics
  231
  - Test Items
    231
  - Starting and Ending the System Diagnostics
    232
- Relocating/Storing the Server
  235
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

237
- System Viewers
  238
- Leds
  239
- Error Messages
  240
  - Error Messages after Power-On
    240
  - POST Error Messages
    241
  - Troubleshooting
    242
  - Beep Codes
    245
- Solving Problems
  246
- Collecting Event Log
  263
- Collecting Configuration Information
  264
- Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information
  265
- Memory Dump
  265
  - Preparing for Memory Dumping
    265
  - Saving the Dump File
    266
- Recovery for Windows 2000 System
  267
- Off-Line Maintenance Utility
  270
  - Starting the Off-Line Maintenance Utility
    271
  - Features of Off-Line Maintenance Utility
    272
- Resetting the Server
  273
- Forced Shutdown
  274
Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server

275
- Safety Notes
  276
- Anti-Static Measures
  277
- Preparing for Installation and Removal
  278
- Confirmation after Installation/Removal
  279
- Device Installation or Removal Procedure
  280
  - Hard Disk Drive
    280
  - Upgrading Your Server
    281
  - Power Supply Unit
    286
  - Replacing a Failing Power Supply Unit
    289
  - Server (Pull-Out from the Rack)
    290
  - Drive Cover
    291
  - Logic Cover
    292
  - DIMM
    293
  - Installation Order
    294
  - Processor (CPU)
    297
  - PCI Board
    304
  - Disk Array Controller Board
    312
    
    Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in a Disk Array Configuration
    313
    
    Standard Configuration
    313
  - Backup Device
    323
  - Redundant Hot Swap-Fan
    329
  - Remote Management Card (RMC)
    332
Appendix A Specifications

337
Appendix B Other Precautions

339
- Transfer Rate of the On-Board LAN Controller
  339
- Server Management Software
  339
- Floppy Disk
  339
- CD-Rom
  342
- Tape Media
  342
- Keyboard
  343
- Mouse
  344
Appendix C IRQ

345
Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions

347
Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003

363
Appendix F Installing Windows 2000

387
Appendix G Product Configuration Record Table

403
- Hardware
  403
- Software
  405

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NEC N8100-1100F User Manual (406 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

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 Installing Windows 2000

Appendix G Product Configuration Record Table

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