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NEC N8100-1123F User Manual (408 pages)

Express5800/120Rf-1

Brand: NEC | Category: Server | Size: 4.64 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
  28
- Disposal and Consumables
  29
- User Support
  30
Chapter 2 General Description

33
- Overview
  34
  - External View
    35
  - Front View with Front Bezel Closed
    36
  - Front View with Front Bezel Removed
    37
  - Rear View
    38
  - General Description
    39
  - 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 (SCSI Hot-Plug HDD Model Only)
    45
  - LAN Connector Leds
    46
- Standard Features
  47
  - Power Supply
    48
  - Peripheral Bays
    48
  - System Cooling
    48
- SAF-TE Logic
  49
- System Board Features
  49
  - Processor
    49
  - Memory
    49
  - PCI Riser Slots
    50
  - Video
    50
  - SCSI Controller
    50
  - Network Controller
    51
  - 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
  80
- 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
- Configuring Mother Board Jumpers
  115
- SCSI BIOS (Scsiselect)
  117
  - Using Scsiselect Utility
    117
  - Configuring SCSI Controller on Mother Board
    117
    
    Additional Options
    119
    
    Boot Device Configuration
    119
    
    Advanced Configuration
    121
    
    Scsi Disk Utilities
    122
  - Configuring SCSI Controller on Optional Board
    123
- Raid Bios
  124
- RAID Configuration
  125
  - RAID Configuration of SCSI Hard Disk Drive
    125
    
    Installing the Hard Disk Drives
    126
    
    Main Menu
    128
    
    Creating Arrays
    130
    
    Boot Priority
    139
  - RAID Configuration of Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive
    140
    
    Configuring Raid
    143
    
    Managing Arrays
    148
    
    Using the Disk Utilities
    151
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup

155
- About Express Setup
  156
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003
  157
  - Installation Notice
    157
    
    Optional Board Supported by Nec Expressbuilder
    158
    
    Windows Server 2003
    159
    
    Creating Partition Size
    160
  - The Flow of Setup
    162
  - Installing the Windows Server 2003
    163
  - Installing and Setting Device Drivers
    167
    
    Network Driver
    168
    
    Optional Network Board Driver
    169
    
    Installation of the Optional Network Board Driver
    169
    
    Graphics Accelerator Driver
    174
  - Setting for Solving Problems
    176
  - Installing Maintenance Utilities
    180
  - Updating the System - Installing Service Pack
    181
  - Making Backup Copies of System Information
    181
  - Exceptional Setup
    182
- Microsoft Windows 2000
  183
  - Installation Notice
    183
  - Windows 2000
    185
  - The Flow of Setup
    188
  - Installing the Windows 2000
    189
  - Installing and Setting Device Drivers
    193
  - Setting for Solving Problems
    199
  - Installing Maintenance Utilities
    202
  - Updating the System - Installing Service Pack
    203
  - Making Backup Copies of System Information
    203
  - Exceptional Setup
    204
- Hostraid
  205
  - Overview of Hostraid
    205
  - Notes
    206
  - SCSI Hostraid Setup Flow
    208
  - SATA Hostraid Setup Flow
    209
  - Migration of Hard Disk Drive (Migration)
    210
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities

213
- Nec Expressbuilder
  214
- Configuration Diskette Creator
  224
- Nec Esmpro
  228
  - Functions and Features
    228
- Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition
  229
- Adaptec Storage Manager
  230
- Power Console Plus
  231
  - Major Functions
    231
  - Components
    231
  - Server Setup
    233
  - Management PC Setup
    234
- NEC Dianascope
  235
Chapter 7 Maintenance

237
- Making Backup Copies
  237
- Cleaning
  238
  - Cleaning the Server
    239
  - Cleaning the Interior
    240
  - Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse
    241
  - Cleaning CD-ROM
    242
- System Diagnostics
  243
  - Test Items
    243
  - Starting and Ending the System Diagnostics
    244
- Relocating/Storing the Server
  247
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

249
- System Viewers
  250
- Leds
  251
- Error Messages
  252
  - Error Messages after Power-On
    252
  - POST Error Messages
    253
  - Troubleshooting
    254
  - Beep Codes
    257
- Solving Problems
  258
- Collecting Event Log
  275
- Collecting Configuration Information
  276
- Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information
  277
- Memory Dump
  277
  - Preparing for Memory Dumping
    277
  - Saving the Dump File
    278
- Recovery for Windows 2000 System
  279
- Off-Line Maintenance Utility
  282
  - Starting the Off-Line Maintenance Utility
    283
  - Features of Off-Line Maintenance Utility
    284
- Resetting the Server
  285
- Forced Shutdown
  286
Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server

287
- Safety Notes
  288
- Anti-Static Measures
  289
- Preparing Your System for Upgrade
  290
- Device Installation or Removal Procedure
  291
  - Hard Disk Drive
    291
  - Upgrading Your Server
    292
  - Power Supply Unit (SCSI Hot-Plug HDD Model)
    300
  - Replacing a Failing Power Supply Unit
    303
  - Server (Pull-Out from the Rack)
    304
  - Drive Cover
    306
  - Logic Cover
    307
  - DIMM
    308
  - Installation Order
    309
  - Processor (CPU)
    312
  - PCI Board
    319
  - RAID Controller Board
    324
  - Redundant Hot Swap-Fan (SCSI Hard Disk Drive Model Only)
    331
  - Remote Management Card (RMC)
    335
Appendix A Specifications

339
Appendix B Other Precautions

341
- Transfer Rate of the On-Board LAN Controller
  341
- Server Management Software
  341
- Floppy Disk
  341
- CD-Rom
  344
- Tape Media
  344
- Keyboard
  345
- Mouse
  346
Appendix C IRQ

347
Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions

349
Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003

365
Appendix F Installing Windows 2000

389
Appendix G Product Configuration Record Table

405
- Hardware
  405
- Software
  407

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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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