Step 1: Things Required For Setup - NEC Express 5800 User Manual

4-4 Windows Setup

Step 1: Things Required for Setup

The following explains the setup procedure using the ft series setup program:
IMPORTANT:
Because the ft series setup formats the entire area of the disk used for reinstallation, all
data on that disk will be deleted.
If there is any data partition other than system partition which contains OS on the disk
for reinstallation, you must back up important data in the data partition first and then
start "ft series Setup" before reinstalling the OS.
Do not apply service packs to NEC Express5800/ft series based on your judgment. If
you desire to apply service packs, contact your sales agent about application status and
apply service packs to NEC Express5800/ft series.
For the latest information on support for Windows Service Pack, contact your sales
TIPS:
agent.
You need the following to install Windows Server 2003:
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (CD-ROM)
ft Update CD
This CD-ROM is used to update ft control software; it may not be shipped with the equipment.
(Not included if "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM contains the latest version of software
programs at the time of shipment.)
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition (English) CD-ROM
NEC Express5800/ft series supports the following operating system:
Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition (Without SP) (English)
IMPORTANT:
If OS media which service pack is applied is used, applying service pack or Microsoft
update module may fail during installation. Perform installation again using OS media
which service pack is not applied.
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
Application of the Service Pack 1 is optional.
To apply it, download it from the Web site of Microsoft.
RDR Key FD
RDR Key FD is included only for NEC Express5800/ft series with Rapid Disk Resync.
User's Guide (Setup) (this manual)
User's Guide
You cannot use the OS media which service pack is applied.