Page 1 NEC Express5800 Series NEC Express5800/A1080a,A1040a User’s Guide Edition August 2012 855-900827 The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice. The latest User’s Guide is available in following URL. http://www.58support.nec.co.jp/global/download/index.html (Go to “Scalable HA Server”)
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 Trademarks NEC EXPRESSSCOPE® is trademark of NEC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Vista, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel ®and Xeon® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States.
Page 4 If you notice any part unclear, incorrect, or omitted in this manual, contact the service representative where you purchased this product. (5) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the us e of this manual regardless of Item (4).
Page 5 Keep this User’s Guide at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. SAFETY INDICATION Follow the instructions in this User’s Guide for your safety to use the server. The server contains components with possible danger and hazards that may caused by ignoring warnings.
Page 6 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS USER'S GUIDE AND WARNING LABEL Attentions Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock. Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire. Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught. Indicates that improper use may cause loss of eyesight due to laser beam. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury.
Page 7 This equipment (including software) may be classified as the cargo (or service) to which the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act is applied. If this is the case, an export permit from the Japanese government is required. For materials necessary for applying an export permit, contact your sales agent or nearby NEC sales office.
Page 8 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 9 Keep water or foreign matter away from the server. Do not let any form of liquid (water etc.) or foreign matter (e.g., pins or paper clips) enter the server. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock, a fire, or a failure of the server.
Page 10 Notes on Installing and Accessing the Rack Cabinet Make sure the wiring of the server does not exceed the rating of the power supply. To prevent burns, fires, and device damages, the power supplied to the server must not exceed the rating load of the power branch circuit. Contact your electric constructor or the local power company for the requirements on the wiring and installation of electric facilities.
Page 11 Power Supply and Power Cord Use 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. Disconnect all power plugs of both power systems while AC power off. To avoid electric hazard, don’t remain the power plug connected while the AC power off.
Page 12 Do not use the attached power cord for any other devices or usage. The power cord that comes with your server is specifically to be connected with this server, and its safety has been tested. Do not use the attached power cord for any other purpose.
Page 13 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 14 Do not use the equipment in the place where corrosive gases exist. Make sure not to locate or use the server in the place where corrosive gases (sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, chlorine, ammonia, ozone, etc) exist. Also, do not set it in the environment where the air (or dust) includes components accelerating corrosion (ex.
Page 15 Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices 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 16 Hot surface Immediately after the server is powered off, its internal components such as hard disk drives are very hot. Leave the server until its internal components fully cool down before installing/removing any component. Make sure to complete device installation. Install the power cable, interface cable, board, and/or internal options firmly.
Page 17 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 service representative.
Page 18 There exists labels that does not include the description in Chinese. Tｈｅ Chinese description is required for Taiwan. xviii...
Page 19 ■ If you unplug the power cord from the outlet, wait at least 30 seconds before plug it back. ■ Do not turn off the server until characters following the "NEC" logo appear on the screen. The time until the characters appear depends on your system configuration. Approximately, it may take one to five minutes.
Page 20 Disk drive: Two or three hours (approx.) Media: One day (approx.) ■ 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 resulted from use of such third-party products will be charged.
Page 21 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 Your working posture is good if the following are satisfied when you use a computer: •...
Page 22 PREFAC Congratulations on the purchase of your NEC Express server. Your server is a high-performance and high-density server based on the Intel® Xeon® processor. Your server achieves the high-power and the high-speed computation by the latest technology and the architecture of NEC.
Page 23 How to Use This Manual To aid you in finding information quickly, this manual contains the following information: IMPORTANT : Read "Safety Indications" first Be sure to read "Safety Indications" indicated by the beginning of this manual before reading this editing. By "Safety Indications ", in order to use this product correctly safely, important notes are indicated.
Page 24 IN THE PACKAGE The carton contains various accessories, as well as the server itself. See the packing list to make sure that you have everything and that individual components are not damaged. If you find any component missing or damaged, contact your service representative. ■...
Page 25 For stable operation of the server, NEC recommends you replace these components on a regular basis. Consult with your service representative for replacement or the product lives.
Page 26 When disposing of used NEC products, you should comply with applicable legislation or such terms which may have been agreed between NEC and your company regarding used products. The mark on the electrical and electronic products only applies to the current European Union Member States.
Page 27 Do not remove the lithium batteries. Your server contains the lithium batteries. Do not remove the battery. Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Placing the lithium battery close to a fire or in the water may cause an explosion. When the server does not operate appropriately due to the failure of lithium batteries, contact your service representative to replace the battery.
Page 28: Table Of Contents
CONSUMABLES ..............xxv DISPOSAL OF THE SERVER............xxvi REGARDING THE TRANSPORTATION OF THIS SYSTEM ......xxvii CONTENTS ...............xxvii Introduction .................40 Features of the Server ..............41 Feature of Each Model ............42 A1080a-S Model,A1040a Model.......... 42 A1080a-D Model ............43 A1080a-E Model ............44 Checking Model Name ..........45 Management Function ............46 Server Management ............
Page 29 Using Each Operation Management Function ......61 Before Starting Setup ..............63 Service Pack Supported by EXPRESSBUILDER ........63 Option Board Supported by EXPRESSBUILDER ........64 Setup ................65 Setup of Management PC............. 65 Setup of Server .............. 67 Setup of OS ..............69 Setting up Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2 ....
Page 30 PCI Card ..............100 PCI Card Mounting Rule ..........101 Cooling Fans..............104 Power Supply Unit............105 Management Module............107 Internal Hard Disk Drive ............109 LED Description .............110 EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor LED........110 Internal Hard Disk Drive LED ........... 113 DVD Drive Access LED ..........114 Processor Memory Module LED.........
Page 31 User Interface ..............202 NEC EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor ............. 204 NEC EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor ..........204 NEC EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor Operation Method ......204 NEC EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor Display ....... 205 Format and Display Example of Main Screen ..... 205 ID Button (Front) ............. 207 Navigation Button ............
Page 32 LCD Guard Mode Enter Password Menu ......230 Set Maint Mode ..........230 Mode Settings Enter Password Menu ......231 Mode Settings Menu........... 232 View Mode Information Screen ........233 Power Redundancy Menu ........234 Stop all MGMs Enter Password Menu ......235 Stop all MGMs ..........
Page 33 Descriptions on Key and Screen ..........280 Parameters and Descriptions ..........282 Main Menu ............282 Advanced Menu ............284 OS Control ..........285 PCI Subsystem Settings ........287 Slot Configuration ..........288 TPM Configuration..........289 WHEA Configuration .......... 291 CPU Configuration..........
Page 34 Summary ............ 381 Monitoring............ 383 1.2.1 Sensor Readings ........384 1.2.2 Event Log..........386 FRU Inventory ..........389 Settings ............390 1.4.1 Time And Date ......... 391 1.4.2 System Name .......... 393 1.4.3 Network ..........394 1.4.4 SSL Certificate ......... 395 1.4.5 Customer Data .........
Page 35 Summary ............ 510 Settings ............. 512 3.2.1 Network..........513 3.2.2 Mode Settings ......... 514 Service Processor ..........516 Privilege Level of BMC Web Console ......... 517 BMC Web Console Language/HELP .......... 521 Languages ..........521 HELP ............522 SMASH-CLP................ 523 About SMASH-CLP ............
Page 36 EXPRESSBUILDER ..............576 Menu Started by Autorun (Master Control Menu) .......576 Bundled Software for the Server ............577 NEC ESMPRO Agent (for Linux) ..........577 Universal RAID Utility (Linux)..........578 Setup using setup program of Universal RAID Utility ....... 578 NEC PRODUCT INFO COLLECTION UTILITY (for Linux) ......579...
Page 37 EXPRESSBUILDER ..........609 Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER ........610 Master Control Menu..........612 RAID System and RAID Controller ........613 NEC ESMPRO ............615 Failure Analysis Procedure ..........616 Specifying Failure of Power Cable ........624 Collecting Failure Information..........625 Collecting Event Logs ..........625 Collecting Configuration Information........
Page 38 Command Reference ..........671 list ............671 open ............673 close ............674 info............675 log ............676 stat ............677 statv ............678 pass ............679 fail ............680 warn............681 select............682 desel ............683 option ............684 round ............
Page 39 ・NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension Installation Manual ・NEC ExpressUpdate Agent Installation Manual ・NEC ESMPRO Manager Installation Guide (Windows) ・NEC ESMPRO Manager Installation Guide (for Linux) ・NEC ESMPRO Manager Command Line Interface Document ・NEC ESMPRO Manager Setup Guide ・NEC ESMPRO Agent Installation Guide (Windows) ・NEC ESMPRO Agent Installation Guide (Linux)
Page 40: Introduction
Introduction NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/A1080a-S, A1080a-D, A1080a-E Express5800/A1040a Introduction This chapter describes the features of the server or attached software and points that the customer needs to understand at introducing the server. The setup procedure is also described in this Guide. Read this Guide carefully for the proper setup.
Page 41: Features Of The Server
Self-diagnosis ● Remote monitoring feature ● Power On Self-Test (POST) (EXPRESSSCOPE® Engine SP 2) ● System diagnosis utility (TeDoLi) ● NEC ESMPRO (Management software) ● Universal RAID Utility ● Hard disk drive monitoring Maintenance Features Power Saving Feature ● Memory dump feature ●...
Page 42: Feature Of Each Model
Feature of Each Model There are 3 types of models for the server. ● A1080a-S Model ● A1080a-D Model ● A1080a-E Model ● A1040a Model A1080a-S Model,A1040a Model A1080a-S model and A1040a model can mount up to four processors. The memory configuration is from 4GB (2GB x 2) for the minimum to 1TB (16GB x 64) for the maximum.
Page 43: A1080A-D Model
A1080a-D Model A1080a-D model is configured with two servers that can mount up to four processors per server. The memory configuration is from 4GB (2GB x 2) for the minimum to 1TB (16GB x 64) for the maximum on both Server 1 and Server 2. At least two processor memory modules are required for A1080a-D model.
Page 44: A1080A-E Model
A1080a-E Model A1080a-E model is configured with eight processors. The memory configuration is from 8GB (2GB x 4) for the minimum to 2TB (16GB x 128) for the maximum. A1080a-E model aims to improve expandability of I/O interface by reducing the QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) connection, and by connecting the lower number processor memory modules #1, #2, #3 and #4 and higher number processor memory modules #5, #6, #7 and #8 in the server of A1080a-D model described in the previous page.
Page 45: Checking Model Name
Checking Model Name Model name can be checked with the stick-on label on the upper right side seen from the rear of the server. Rear of Server...
Page 46: Management Function
System failure can be prevented or recovered in a short period of time by the linkage between functions provided by the hardware itself such as redundancy of each resource as well as RAID system and monitoring functions provided by software such as NEC ESMPRO included in the server.
Page 47 Displays information on LAN and monitors packet. BIOS  Displays BIOS information. Local polling  Monitors MIB value that NEC ESMPRO Agent acquires. Storage  Displays configuration information of storage device. File system  Displays file system configuration and monitors free space.
Page 48: Storage Management
RAID controller (disk array controller). The RAID system management utility can monitor RAID system status totally to handle the failure of the hard disk drive in a short period of time with the linkage of NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent. NOTE：...
Page 49: Backup Management
Backup Management Periodical backup is the most basic preparation for a sudden server failure. Devices for backup and various software for auto-backup are provided for the server. Use them depending on your environment such as disk capacity, transmitting speed or backup schedule setting.
Page 50: Power Management
Network Management By using NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent, error packet monitoring of LAN connected to the server can be performed. By using separately sold WebSAM NetvisorPro on Windows version, the entire network can be managed.
Page 51: Operation Mode
Operation Mode The server supports the following operation modes, and these modes can be set and changed. Each setting can be changed on EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor, BIOS SETUP, and Web Console. Refer to the corresponding section of “Hardware” for details on the setting procedure, etc. System (Platform) Level Setting DVD/USB Setting Operation Mode...
Page 52: Server Level Setting
Core Status RAS Mode System Web Console • Set Core RAS function control Disable Enable, → Settings → Mode Settings Server Level Setting OS Related Operation Mode Default Option Setting Procedure Memory Addressing Size Server Web Console 44bit, • Set memory addressing size 44bit →...
Page 53: Processor Related
Uniform Memory Access) Auto, Force DDR3 800, BIOS SETUP DDR Speed Auto • Set memory clock speed Force DDR3 978, ··· → Chipset Menu Processor Related Operation Mode Default Option Setting Procedure Hyper-Threading Technology Enable, BIOS SETUP • Set to enable/disable Intel® Hyper Enable Disable →...
Page 54: I/O Related
I/O Related Operation Mode Default Option Setting Procedure Wake On LAN Server Web Console Enable, • Set to enable/disable Wake On Enable → Settings Disable → Mode Settings PCI Slot 1 - 14 OpROM Slot1,14 • Set to enable/disable BIOS =Enable Enable, BIOS SETUP...
Page 55: Fault Handling Related
Fault Handling Related Operation Mode Default Option Setting Procedure Degraded Partition Boot Policy Server Web Console Boot, • Set whether to boot the server with Boot → Settings not Boot degradation → Mode Settings Failing Unit Removal Server Web Console Disable failing Enable failing units, •...
Page 56: Other
Other Operation Mode Default Option Setting Procedure Serial Port Enable Enable, BIOS SETUP Enable • Set to enable/disable serial port Disable → Advanced Menu Serial Port Settings • Set base address of serial port Auto, BIOS SETUP and interruption Auto etc…...
Page 57: Introducing The Server
Operation Status/Failure Monitoring and Maintenance The server operation status and failure can be monitored remotely and failures can be prevented preliminarily or recovered in a short period of time by using “NEC ESMPRO Manager” and “NEC ESMPRO Agent” attached to the server as standard.
Page 58: Notes On System Configuration And Operation
Make sure to configure the system taking full advantage of functions provided by hardware and software of the server described in “Features of the Server". It is recommended to consult the maintenance service company or NEC sales representative for configuring the system. 2. Hardware Setup Make sure to perform the setup procedure until the server can be powered On.
Page 59: System Setup
3. System Setup When the hardware setup such as installation of optional products or BIOS setting is completed, proceed to set the hard disk drive partition, set the RAID system, and install the OS and the management software. Refer to the online document "Installation Guide(Windows)" included in the attached "EXPRESSBUILDER"...
Page 60 4. Setup for Troubleshooting Set up the server to prepare troubleshooting for judging or resolving the cause of failure immediately. The setup for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are described in this Guide. 5. Installation and Setup of Management Software Set the each parameter of installed software to match your hardware/network environment.
Page 61: Using Each Operation Management Function
Consult the maintenance service company for details. ●When the setting of the ambient temperature is changed and the version of Management Firmware is 3.1.0.7 or after, NEC ESMPRO Agent is needed to be uninstalled once and installed again.(The version of 3.1.0.6 does not exist) Follow the steps as below or consult the maintenance service company for details.
Page 62 Using Storage Management Function The following software is required in addition to the RAID controller (option) and NEC ESMPRO Agent to execute RAID system management. ● When using RAID system Install Universal RAID Utility when using the RAID system. When using option board, refer to the attached manuals of each board for installation.
Page 63: Before Starting Setup
Before Starting Setup This section describes the setup procedure. Start the setup from the hardware. Service Pack Supported by EXPRESSBUILDER “EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD attached to the server supports the following installation media and the combination with Service Pack. ● Windows Server 2008 - OS installation media (Service Pack 2 included version) - OS installation media (Service Pack not included) + Service pack 2 ●...
Page 64: Option Board Supported By Expressbuilder
Option Board Supported by EXPRESSBUILDER The following are option boards supported by the attached “EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD. When the following boards are installed, refer to the attached description of the option boards for the setup. ●Option board supporting the OS installation on EXPRESSBUILDER - NE3104-001 RAID controller (6Gbps/256MB) (Internal) ●Other optional products - NE3108-201 SAS controller(3Gbps)
Page 65: Setup
Setup This section describes the setup procedure. Setup of Management PC The management PC is used control the system from the Web browser remotely, and views the configuration information or log information. You need to prepare at least one unit of PC that satisfies the following conditions.
Page 66 ● Network management：Configure the management PC so that it can connect with the management LAN port of the server. ● Java ：32bit version Oracle Java JRE 6 and 7 ,Install in the management PC. IMPORTANT : ●The maintenance personnel will use the management PC to collect system logs and recovery operation after replacement of component.
Page 67: Setup Of Server
6．Configure the management LAN port on the server using the menu system of EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor. Refer to chapter 2 “Hardware” - “NEC EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor”. 7．Connect the LAN cable to the management LAN port. Refer to chapter 2 “Hardware” - “Connection”.
Page 68 8．Connect with the remote console to make provide various settings. Refer to chapter 2 “Hardware” - “Web Console Function”. 9．Power on the server and start Partition. Refer to chapter 2 “Hardware” - “Power-On and Booting Server”. 10．Change BIOS settings according to configuration and purpose of the system. Refer to chapter 2 “Hardware”...
Page 69: Setting Up Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2
Setup of OS After completing the hardware setup, proceed to set up the OS. Contact the distributor from which you purchased or the maintenance service company for installation procedure of Windows other than Windows Server 2008/Windows Sever 2008 R2. Setting up Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2 After completing the hardware setup, set up Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2 and the system.
Page 70: Setting Up Other Type Of Os
Setting up Other Type of OS After completing the hardware setup, set up OS and the system. Refer to “Introduction” and “Hardware” for the hardware setup procedure. Refer also to the installation guide separately provided for each OS for the setup procedure of OS and the system.
Page 71: Setup For Solving Problems
Setup for Solving Problems Perform the following setup procedure preliminarily to recover from a failure quickly and reliably when a failure occurs. Setup for Memory Dump This is a setting for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server. Refer to the online document "Installation Guide(Windows)" included in the attached "EXPRESSBUILDER"...
Page 72: Advanced Setup
Advanced Setup Reinstallation when Multiple Logical Drives Exist Refer to the online document "Installation Guide(Windows)" included in the attached "EXPRESSBUILDER" for details. Make sure to back up the data to prepare for a failure before starting the setup again.
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Page 74: Hardware
“Upgrading Your Server” (page 174) Refer to this section when mounting options on the server. “NEC EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor” (page 204) Enables a user to turn ON/OFF power of the server, to check the system information and status, and to set various networks.
Page 75 Hardware “Remote Management Function” (page 374) Describes how to control the server from a remote location, including monitoring by EXPRESSSCOPE® Engine SP2 installed on the server as standard for system management and remote control by management network. “Web Console Function” (page 375) Enables a user to operate the target management server remotely and to check the status without OS operating.
Page 76: Names And Functions Of Components
Hardware Names and Functions of Components Names and functions of the components are shown below. External View (1) Top cover (2) Fan module 1 (First row from the front side of Server) (3) Fan module 2(Second row from the front side of Server） (4) Hndle(Tow handles are in the each side of the server.)
Page 77: Front View
Hardware Front View Drive Slot1 Drive Slot2 Drive Slot0 Drive Slot3 Drive Slot4 Drive Slot5 Drive Slot6 Drive Slot7 Drive Slot8 Drive Slot9 Drive Slot10 Drive Slot11 (1) Fan module 1 (First row of the front side of Server) Fan module 2 (Second row of the front side of Server) (2) EXPRESSSCOPE®...
Page 78: Rear View
Hardware Rear View (10) (14) (12) (11) (13) (1) PCI slot 1 ････････････SAS RAID card supported slot(*1) (2) PCI slot 2 ････････････WOL supported slot PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 PCI slot 6 PCI slot 7 ････････････x16､Middle size card supported slot (*2) (3) PCI slot 8 ････････････WOL supported slot PCI slot 9 PCI slot 10...
Page 79: Internal View
Hardware Internal View (11) (10) (1) Processor memory module 1 (2) Processor memory module 2 (3) Processor memory module 3 (4) Processor memory module 4 (5) Processor memory module 5 (6) Processor memory module 6 (7) Processor memory module 7 (8) Processor memory module 8 (9) Fan module 1 (First row of the front side of Server) (10) Fan module 2 (Second row of the front side of Server)
Page 80: Processor Memory Module
Hardware Processor Memory Module Processor Memory Module has one Inter® Xone® processor and maximum 16 DIMMs. IMPORTANT: A processor memory module,a Processor and DIMM cannot be exchenged by the customer. (1) Cooling duct (2) Processor (Heat sink) (3) DIMM (Max. 16) (4) Handle (5) Connecter...
Page 81: Processor Memory Modules Adding/Mounting Rule
Hardware Processor Memory Modules Adding/Mounting Rule The following describes how to mount processor modules when adding the modules. Rules of Adding Processor Memory Modules IMPORTANT: Note that the rule of adding modules differs depending on the model such as A1080a-S, A1080a-D, and A1080a-E. IMPORTANT: When the Processor Memory Module is added or exchanged, it is necessary to set "Core Status"...
Page 82 Hardware For A1080a-E Model Processor Memory Order of Module Number Mount Slot ● : Required First ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●  Processor Memory Modules #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 are required.
Page 83: Processor Mounting Rule
Hardware Processor Mounting Rule  It is required to embed processors for processor memory modules.  It is required to that processor memory modules are mounted in a server, connected to IOH#1 or -IOH#3 having Management Module (MGM) that controls server configuration, handles failures, etc.
Page 84 Hardware The following shows the connection of processor memory modules (PMMs) for A1080a-D model. All processor memory modules in the server can be connected one another. Some I/O controllers (IOHs) cannot be connected to processor memory modules directly, but can be connected via other processor modules.
Page 85 Hardware The following shows the connection of processor memory modules (PMMs) for A1080a-E model. Some processor memory modules cannot be connected one another or some I/O controllers (IOHs) cannot be connected to processor memory modules directly, but can be connected via other processor modules.
Page 86: Dimm Adding/Mounting Rule
Hardware DIMM Adding/Mounting Rule The following shows DIMM slot numbers to be mounted on the processor memory module. The following is an image showing DIMM slot numbers. Front Rear DIMM#9 (PAIR5) DIMM#12 (PAIR6) DIMM#1 (PAIR1) DIMM#4 (PAIR2) DIMM#10 (PAIR5) DIMM#2 (PAIR1) DIMM#13 (PAIR7) DIMM#16 (PAIR8) DIMM#5 (PAIR3)
Page 87: Dimm Mounting Rule In The System
Hardware DIMM Mounting Rule in the System  Mount a larger DIMM preferentially on the slot with a lower number. There are two different types of 4GB DIMM. When using both types of 4GB DIMM at the same time ,it is necessory to follow the special mounting rule. If needed, consult with the maintenance person.
Page 88: Dimm Mounting Rule
Hardware DIMM Mounting Rule A1080a-S/A1080a-D/A1040a Model  A pair of DIMMs is defined as “PAIR” in this Guide, which is connected from the same channel (Ch.x) number in two memory buffers connected to the same memory controller. Example) DIMM #1 and DIMM #2 are regarded as PAIR #1, which are connected from Ch.1 of the memory buffer #1 and Ch.1 of the memory buffer #2 in the following memory configuration diagram.
Page 89 Hardware A1080a-E Model  A set of 4 DIMMs (set of two “PAIR”s) is defined as QUARTET in this Guide, which is in the same position viewed from two memory controllers on the same processor. Example) In the following memory configuration diagram, QUALTET #1 consists of PAIR #1 to which DIMM #1 belongs and the DIMM #1 is connected to Ch.A of memory controller #1 and connected to Ch.1 of the memory buffer #1 and of PAIR#2 to which DIMM #3 belongs and the DIMM #3 is connected...
Page 90: Memory Ras Functions
Hardware Memory RAS Functions The server supports the following functions as RAS functions. There are some restrictions for the mounted memory when using each function. Refer to each section for details.  Memory Mirroring Function  DIMM Sparing Function  Memory Scrubbing Function NOTE: RAS is the abbreviation of Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability.
Page 91 Hardware (1) Mirroring in the processor memory module A1080a-S/A1080a-D/A1040a models support mirroring in the processor memory module. Mirroring is performed between memory controllers (memory controller#1 and memory controller #2) in the same processor as shown below. A memory controller with a lower number (memory controller#1) is mirrored in principle.
Page 92 Hardware (2) Mirroring between processor memory modules Mirroring should be performed between the adjacent processor memory modules as shown below. A1080a-S/A1040a Model: Processor Memory Modules #1 and #2; #3 and #4 A1080a-D Model: Processor Memory Modules #1 and #2; #3 and #4 Processor Memory Modules #5 and #6;...
Page 93 Hardware Restrictions for each model in using mirroring between processor memory modules * The same restrictions are applied to the A1080a-S/A1080a-D /A1080a-E/A1040a.  The memory capacity of each processor memory module that performs mirroring must be the same. The following shows the supported memory mirroring configuration. A1080a-S/A1080a-D/A1040a Model: Mirroring in the processor memory module : supported...
Page 94 Hardware A1080a-E Model: Mirroring in the processor memory module: Not supported Mirroring between processor memory modules: One of the following configurations is supported. (1) Processor Memory Modules #1 and #2, #3 and #4, #5 and #6, and #7 and #8 IMPORTANT: ●The size of a memory capacity displayed in OS is the one that deducts a stand-by memory capacity from the capacity of all...
Page 95: Dimm Sparing
Hardware DIMM Sparing DIMM sparing is one of the RAS functions. This function constantly duplicates the contents of DIMM having a possibility of failure in a spare DIMM that is prepared separately. In case DIMM failure occurs, it can protect the contents of DIMM by switching to the spare DIMM immediately. Set DIMM sparing from “Memory Sparing”...
Page 96 Hardware At DIMM sparing failure occurrence Switch to Standby Failure Occurrence PAIR #1 PAIR #2 DIMM #1 DIMM #2 DIMM #3 DIMM #4 PAIR #3 PAIR #4 DIMM #5 DIMM #6 DIMM #7 DIMM #8 PAIR #5 PAIR #6 DIMM #9 DIMM #10 DIMM #11 DIMM #12...
Page 97 Hardware A1080a-E Model  The types and capacities of all DIMMs in PAIRs that are connected to memory buffers must be the same. Active QUARTET PAIR #1 PAIR #2 DIMM #2 DIMM #4 DIMM #1 DIMM #3 QUARTET PAIR #3 PAIR #4 DIMM #5 DIMM #6...
Page 98: Memory Scrubbing
Hardware At DIMM sparing failure occurrence Failure Occurrence Switch to Standby QUARTET PAIR #1 PAIR #2 DIMM #2 DIMM #4 DIMM #1 DIMM #3 QUARTET PAIR #3 PAIR #4 DIMM #5 DIMM #6 DIMM #7 DIMM #8 QUARTET PAIR #5 PAIR #6 DIMM #9 DIMM #10...
Page 99: Other Memory Functions
Hardware Other Memory Functions The server memory has the interleaving function in addition to the above RAS functions. Memory Interleave The memory interleaving function is one of technologies that speed up data transfer of memory, and is an approach to speed up by reading and writing from/into multiple memory banks simultaneously.
Page 100: Pci Card
Hardware PCI Card The following image shows slots of the PCI card to be mounted. Rear Side Top view of the server The top cover and processor memory modules are removed. Front Side...
Page 101: Pci Card Mounting Rule
Hardware PCI Card Mounting Rule (1) PCI slot 1 ················ RAID supported slot *1 (2) From rear left PCI slot 2 ················ WOL supported slot *2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 PCI slot 6 PCI slot 7 ················ x16, Middle size supported slot *3 RAID supported slot if A1040a *1 (3) From rear left PCI slot 8 ················...
Page 102 Hardware PCI has the limitations for mounting slots depending on the processor memory module configuration. Note that there are also limitations according to WOL target slots, card sizes, and supported standards. The following processor memory modules must be mounted for using PCI slots. For A1080a-S/A1040a Model Used PCI Slots Processor Memory Modules Connected to PCI Slots...
Page 103 Hardware Connection diagram of A1080a-E model Server 1 IOH1 IOH3 PMM3 PMM1 PMM5 PMM7 PMM2 PMM4 PMM6 PMM8 IOH2 IOH4 RAID RAID * PMMx is an abbreviation of a processor memory module. * IOHx is an abbreviation of an I/O hub. * ICH is an abbreviation of an I/O control hub.
Page 104: Cooling Fans
Hardware Cooling Fans There are two mounted cooling fans: the first on the front side of the server is a cooling fan (1) and the second is a cooling fan (2). (1) Cooling Fan 1 (First row of the front side of Server) (2) Cooling Fan 2 (Second row of the front side of Server) (3) Connector...
Page 105: Power Supply Unit
Hardware Power Supply Unit In the server, there are 4 slots where a power supply unit is to be mounted. The redundant configuration can be achieved by the number of mounted units. ● No Redundancy : Four power supply units are configurable. Two power supply units are configured by default.
Page 106 Hardware Below shows the samples of redundant configuration. 1) N+1 redundant configuration N+1 Redundant Power Supply 1 Power Supply 2 Note PSU1 PSU2 PSU3 PSU4 2 PSUs Used Used 3 PSUs Used Used Used 4 PSUs Used Used Used Used PSU: Power Supply Unit *1 : Operation can be continued even if PSU1 fails or Power Supply1 has outage.
Page 107: Management Module
Hardware Management Module The following image shows connectors mounted on the management board. Each connector is the same when two management modules are mounted. Refer to “LED Description” for details on LEDs. Rear of Server (1) ID Button (2) Reset Button (3) USB Port (4) USB Port (5) USB Port (for maintenance)
Page 108 Hardware Refer to “Connection” for how and where each connector is connected. NOTE: (2) Shutdown Button (3) Management Module Reset Button The above two buttons can be pressed by a sharp-pointed object. (1) ID Button A button to light the ID LED. Pressing the button lights and pressing again turns the LED off (it functions similarly to the ID button of EXPRESSSCOPE®...
Page 109: Internal Hard Disk Drive
Hardware Internal Hard Disk Drive A hard disk drive is sold separately. Pay careful attention to handle the hard disk drive in which operating system or software is installed. (1) Hard Disk Drive (2) Connector This connector connects to the server. (3) Drive Carrier (4) Disk Access LED (5) Lever...
Page 110: Led Description
Hardware LED Description The following shows LED display and its description of the server. EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor LED Front of Server (1) System Power LED (2) System Status LED ( refer to the next page in addition to the following table for details). (3) ID LED This is used to check the position of the server, and can light the LED on/off by using the ID button of EXPRESSSCOPE®...
Page 111 Status LED is off,or lighting in amber, it indicates that some kind of error occurred in the server. NOTE: ● The cause of failure can be confirmed by referring to system event logs (SEL) by installing NEC ESMPRO installed preliminarily. The following table ●...
Page 112 Hardware Lighting in amber Detected abnormal Confirm that dust or dirt is not attached on the temperature.. internal cooling fan. Confirm that the cooling fan is connected firmly as well. Replace it or contact the maintenance service company if the problem is not solved. Detected abnormal voltage.
Page 113: Internal Hard Disk Drive Led
Hardware Internal Hard Disk Drive LED LED Status Description Normal, No access Blinking in green Accessing Lighting in green Displaying location Blinking in amber Rebuilding Lighting in amber Fault exists NOTE: The operation can continue even if one hard disk drive fails depending on the RAID level when the logical drive is configured in the RAID system.
Page 114: Dvd Drive Access Led
Hardware DVD Drive Access LED The following table shows LED status and its description. LED Status Description Not accessing the DVD drive Blinking in green Accessing the DVD drive...
Page 115: Processor Memory Module Led
Hardware Processor Memory Module LED The following shows the position and description of LEDs mounted on processor memory modules. LEDs on processor memory modules can be checked by removing the top cover. For processor memory modules 1-8, each LED is mounted in the same position. Rear Side Top cover is removed.
Page 116: Cooling Fan Led S
Hardware Cooling Fan LED s When a cooling fan of the server fails, the failed LED of the cooling fan lights in amber. The failed cooling fan can be hot-swappable. 重要  Do not remove a non-failed cooling fan. In the case of failure, replace the cooling fan immediately or contact the maintenance service company to request replacement without continuing the operation.
Page 117: Management Module Leds
Hardware Management Module LEDs The following shows the position and description of management module LEDs. * Each LED is the same when two management modules are mounted. Rear of Server Refer to the next page for the description. (1) Status LED (2) Master LED( This LED may not exist.) (3) IDLED (4) 10BaseT/100BaseTX/1000BaseT LAN Speed LED *...
Page 118 Hardware The following table shows LED status and its description. LED Status Description Management module is not operating Lighting in green Normal management module Lighting in amber Abnormal management module Abnormal management module *1 Lighting in green Normal management module *1 Normal Lighting in blue Lights when checking the position of the server...
Page 119: Power Supply Unit Led
Hardware network port. Lighting in amber indicates that 1000 Mbps is used. Lighting in green indicates that 100 Mbps is used. LED that is off indicates that 10 Mbps is used. Power Supply Unit LED Rear of Server (1) PSU Status LED The following table shows LED status and its description.
Page 120: Pci Slot Led
Hardware PCI Slot LED The power LEDs is located near PCI slots on the base module. IMPORTANT: The PCI card cannot be replaced by customers. (1) PCI Slot Power LEDs The following table shows LED status and its description. LED Status Description DC Power is off.
Page 121: Installation
Hardware Installation and Connection Describes installation and connection of the server. Installation This server should be mounted in a standard EIA 19-inch rack cabinet. Installation of the rack cabinet Refer to the documentation attached to the rack or contact your service representative for the installation of the rack cabinet.
Page 122 Hardware The following explains a site suitable for installing the rack cabinet. ● Place having available space of 1 m or more of front and rear, 60 cm or more of rigt and left, and 50 cm or more of upper of the server. ●...
Page 123 Hardware Do not install the rack in the places listed below. Not doing so may cause some malfunctions to occur. Do not: ● Locate the rack in a narrow space that would prevent devices from being pulled out from the rack completely.
Page 124: Mounting/Unmounting The Server To/From Rack
Hardware Mounting/Unmounting the server to/from Rack Mount the server to a rack (the unmounting procedure is also described). If you purchased internal optional products sold separately, mount it before mounting the server to a rack. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. There are risks of fire, personal injury, or property damage.
Page 125 Hardware Checking Parts to be Mounted Confirm that the following parts are provided for mounting to the rack. (10) Name（Rack Mount Kit） Quantity Remarks Slide Rail Assembly (L) Slide Rail Assembly (R) Rack Nut(for square holes of rack) Rack Nut(for round holes of rack) Screw A (for fixing rack）...
Page 126 Hardware IMPORTANT: Do not mount to the rack other than that dedicated to the server. Confirm that the following parts are provided when using optional cable arm rather than standard one. (12) (11) 重 (13) (14) (15) ⑯ Name(Optional Cable Arm Kit) Quantity Remarks Support Bracket 1...
Page 127: Mounting Procedure
Hardware Required Tools Tools required for mounting to rack are a Phillips-head and a flat-blade screw driver. NOTE: A minus driver is used when changing the position of rack nuts. Mounting Procedure Mount the server to the rack by following the procedure below. 1.
Page 128 Hardware 2. Remove the Inner Rail to be attached to the server from the Slide Rail assembly. Pull the Inner rail while pushing the Release Lever. Inner Rail インナーレールリリースレバー Release Lever There are two types of the slide rail assemblies for the left and right. Check the difference between them with the figures below.
Page 129 Hardware IMPORTANT: At the beginning, the slide rail assemblies are assembled so that they are suited for the rack with square holes. Before mounting to the rack with round holes, swap two brackets of the front and rear side. Front Side フロント側...
Page 130 Square Hole Punch Mark Per 1U and rear side of rack. There is a circular punch mark per 1U Front Side unit on a rack manufactured by NEC. Use them at installation as a guide.
Page 131 Hardware 4. Determine the position of the rear side of the slide rail assembly. The rear side of the slide rail assembly can be adjusted depending to the rack depth. Loosen three screws shown below and adjust the length. Adjust the position of the slide rail assembly on the rear of the rack and mount it in the same way for the front side.
Page 132 Hardware 5. Fix the slide rail assembly at two positions on the front side and two positions at the rear side (total four positions) by using screw A. Front Side Rear Side 6. Tighten three screws that were loosened to adjust the length in step 4. Tighten three screws.
Page 133 Hardware IMPORTANT: Mount all rail assemblies before mounting servers when multiple servers are mounted. 8. Mount rack nuts fixing the server to the rack at four positions circled in red shown below (image of mounting the server to rack). NOTE: There are two types of rack nuts for the square hole and round hole of the rack.
Page 134 Hardware 10. Attach the inner rail removed in step 2 to the server at six positions on the right side and six positions on the left side (total 12 positions) by using screw B. 11. Mount the server from the front of the rack along the mounted rail assembly by using a lifter. Push the release lever shown below to unlock before inserting the server Confirm that there is no obstruction in the location for mounting the server to the rack such as rear of rack, etc.
Page 135 Hardware The following image shows when the server is mounted to the rack. The front view of the server is actually hidden by the plate to which the handle is mounted. Front Side Rear Side 12. Fix the server to the rack by using four screws (circled in red shown below) on the front of the server.
Page 136 Hardware The following section describes how to attach the standard cable arm. Refer to the step 21 and later when using the optional cable arm. 13. Remove the server-attached plate attached to the cable arm to the server. It is fixed by two screws at the positions circled in red. Be careful not to lose the removed two screws as they will be used later.
Page 137 Hardware 15. Attach the cable arm to the slide rail assembly through square holes by using three “Screws C.” Attach the cable arm to the server-attached plate that was attached to the server by using the two screws removed in step 13. Screw C Screws removed in step 13...
Page 138 Hardware 16. Remove dog-leg plates from the cable cover. The dog-leg plates are fixed by four screws in the depositions circled in red shown below. Be careful not to lose the removed 4 screws as they will be used later. Plate 1 Plate 2 Length 8mm x 4...
Page 139 Hardware 18. Attach the cable cover to the rack by using 2 “Screws C.” NOTE: Loosen the 4 screws on the front of the server that were tightened in step 12 and move the server back and forth to check that the server can be pulled out from or inserted into the rack smoothly.
Page 140 Hardware 20. Adjust the support bracket corresponding to the rack length. NOTE: There are many holes on the support bracket so that it is adjustable to be fit to the rack. [1]Fix the arm at the place where the system can be pulled out from the rack completely. ①...
Page 141 Hardware NOTE: It is possible to mount the brackets in reverse so that it is fit to long length of rack. Support bracket 1 (Cable arm side) サポートブラケット１（ケーブルアーム）側 Fix the parts in reverse マウント面と固定する部品の向きを変える Front side フロント側 Support bracket 2 (Cable cover side) サポートブラケット２（ケーブルカバー）側...
Page 142 Hardware The following section describes how to attach the optional cable arm. Refer to the step 13 -20 er when using the standard cable arm. 21.Remove the server-attached plate attached to the cable arm to the server. It is fixed by two screws at the positions circled in red. Be careful not to lose the removed two screws as they will be used later.
Page 143 Hardware 23.Attach the cable arm to the slide rail assembly through square holes by using three screws. Attach the cable arm to the server-attached plate that was attached to the server by using the two screws removed in step 21. The place for brackets(rack nuts).
Page 144 Hardware 24.Remove dog-leg plates from the cable cover. The dog-leg plates are fixed by four screws in the depositions circled in red shown below. Be careful not to lose the removed 4 screws as they will be used later. plate 1 plate 2 Length 8mm x 4 25.Attach the plate 1 to the plate 2 by using the four screws removed in step 24.
Page 145 Hardware 26. Attach the cable cover to the rack by using 2 screws. NOTE: Loosen the 4 screws on the front of the server that were tightened in step 12 and move the server back and forth to check that the server can be pulled out from or inserted into the rack smoothly.
Page 146 Hardware 28. Adjust the support bracket corresponding to the rack length. NOTE: There are many holes on the support bracket so that it is adjustable to be fit to the rack. [1]Fix the arm at the place where the system can be pulled out from the rack completely. As far as possible [2]make sure not to hit each other when the arm is closed.
Page 147 Hardware NOTE: It is possible to mount the brackets in reverse so that it is fit to long length of rack. Support bracket 1 (Cable arm side) Fix the parts in reverse Front side Support bracket 2 (Cable cover side) Fix the parts in reverse Front side This completes mounting the server to the rack.
Page 148 Hardware FC cable, LAN cable, LANケーブル FCケーブル At top side of the arm At bottom side of the arm アーム下部に取り付けアーム上部に取り付け Power cable, 電源ケーブル under the arm アームの下側に取り付け Repeat ties リピートタイ Make sure not to have the cable stress at the corner. If FC cable, don’t bend with a radius which is smaller than ten times アーム曲げ部はケーブルにテンションが...
Page 149 Hardware 29. Please verify the tention on all the cables and make sure they never stressed in any cases as below (1)Confirm the cables when they are streched Check cable tention (2) Confirm the cables when they are folded Check cable tention IMPORTANT: Please watch both the direction of drawing chassis and cable tention.
Page 150: Unmounting Procedure
Hardware Unmounting Procedure Ensure to use a lifter or carry with 4 or more persons when unmounting the server from the rack. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. There are risks of fire, personal injury, or property damage. Refer to descriptions after page iii for details.
Page 151 Hardware 5. Remove from the rail slowly while unlocking by pushing the right and left release levers. Handle Release Lever IMPORTANT: ● To support the server, insert the lifter arm to the bottom of the server. Lift it slowly while supporting the server bottom and the handle on the side by multiple personnel (more than 5 personnel are recommended).
Page 152: Connection
Hardware Connection Connect the server to peripherals. Connectors that can connect to various peripherals are provided on the front and rear side the server. The following image shows the position of peripherals that can be connected to the server in normal state and their connectors. Connect peripherals before connecting the accompanying power code to the server and connect the power plug to PDU (outlet box).
Page 153 (except for USB devices). ● When connecting peripherals and interface cables from a company other than NEC (third party), ask the distributer from which you purchased to confirm that these devices can be used in the server preliminarily. Some of devices from third parties cannot be used in the server.
Page 154: Web Console Connection
Hardware Web Console Connection The following shows an example of Web Console connection. Monitor Maintenance LAN for Maintenance Service Personnel Keyboard Unchangeable (Direct Connection to LAN Cable） IP Address: (IP Address: Port Number） Mouse System Web Console: 172.16.255.254 or 172.16.255.254:8083 Server1 Web Console: 172.16.255.254:8070 Maintenance LAN for Customers Server2 Web Console: 172.16.255.254:8071...
Page 155 Hardware IMPORTANT: A1080a-D: When two network cables are connected to the two maintenance LAN for customers changeable, two cables should be connected to the same switching hub.
Page 156: Power Code Connection
Hardware Power Code Connection Insert the power code into AC inlet of the power supply unit. Fix the power code by using the AC code clamp attached to the power supply unit and repeat tie after the power code is connected. Repeat tie AC code clamp Refer to “Power Cable”...
Page 157: Connection To Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)
Hardware Connection to Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Connect the service outlet provided on UPS when connecting the power code of the server to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Refer to the instructions accompanied with UPS for details.
Page 158: Relocation
Hardware Relocation Unmount the server from the rack and relocate it by following the procedure below. WARNING ● Contact the distributor from which you purchased or maintenance service company for extensive work such as floor layout change. Important Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. ●...
Page 159: Power-On And Booting Server
(UPS). The server diagnoses itself by executing Power On Self-Test (POST) while “NEC” logo is displayed. Refer to “Checking by POST” described below for details.
Page 160 There are 4 methods to boot the server as shown below. (1) Operate the navigation button of EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor and perform the following procedure from Operation Menu (refer to ”NEC EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor“). For A1080a-S Model/A1080a-E Model/A1040a Model ● When booting Server 1 Go to [Main Menu] ->...
Page 161 Hardware (4) Use SMASH-CLP Refer to the chapter which describe SMASH-CLP in details. IMPORTANT: ●Don't update and reboot BIOS/Management Firmware until the OS boot is finished after starting power on. ●When using A1080a-D, don’t update and reboot BIOS/Managemnet Firmware until the OS boot is finished after starting power on even if the OS boot is being executed on the other server.
Page 162: Post (Power On Self-Test)
1. POST starts after the Partition is started to check hardware. 2. After a while, the "NEC" logo appears. Then, the RAID controller is initialized and the internal hard disk drives and configured virtual disks are detected.
Page 163: Error During Post
Hardware Error during POST An error message is displayed on the screen of the display device when an error is detected during POST. Error Messages Shown on the Display The following shows the error message list, the causes, and the troubleshooting. Example of Display Format ERROR: Type:2;...
Page 164 Hardware abnormally (variable removed CPU. acquisition failed) Recovery Failed (Capsule Update BIOS or replace the 1000 Undetected) removed CPU. BIOS ended abnormally Update BIOS or replace the 8001 (DXE Service not detected) removed CPU. Invalid base address of Legacy Option ROM, or Update BIOS or replace the 1000 insufficient space required...
Page 165: Power-Off And Stopping Server
Hardware Power-OFF and Stopping Server Note that the procedure of turning the power OFF differs depending on the server boot status. Refer to the guide accompanied with UPS or the guide for application that controls UPS when the server is connected to UPS. The following shows the flow of steps from OS shutdown to power-OFF.
Page 166 Hardware For A1080a-D Model ● When shutting down OS of both Serve 1 and Server 2 Go to [Main Menu] -> [All Servers Up/Down] -> [SVRs OS Shutdown] -> [Execute]. ● When shutting down OS of Server 1 Go to [Main Menu] -> [Server1] -> [SVR1 Control] -> [SVR1 OS Shutdown] -> [Execute].
Page 167 Hardware There are 4 methods to turn the power OFF forcibly as shown below. IMPORTANT: The shutdown process is not performed by this procedure. Perform this procedure after confirming that OS is not running. (1) Operate the navigation button of EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor and perform the following procedure from Operation Menu.
Page 168: Checking Server Position (Id Switch)
Hardware (3) Press the Forcible Shutdown button on the management module for at least five seconds. IMPORTANT: ● For A1080a-D model, DC is turned off in both servers by pressing the Forcible Shutdown button of either one of Server 1 and Server 2. ●...
Page 169: Os Reboot
Hardware OS Reboot The following shows the flow of steps from OS reboot. OS Reboot · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ↓...
Page 170: Dvd Drive
Hardware DVD Drive Your server is provided with the DVD drive on its front. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. There are risks of fire, personal injury, or property damage. Refer to descriptions after page iii for details. ●...
Page 171 Hardware 5. Push the front of the tray lightly to retract it into the drive. IMPORTANT: If a noisy sound in driving the DVD drive occurs after setting CD/DVD-ROM, set it again correctly. To take ouot the media from the DVD drive, press the tray button in the similar way in setting the CD/DVD-ROM to make the tray go out.
Page 172: When You Fail To Eject
Hardware When you fail to eject: When you fail to eject the tray with the tray eject button and cannot take out the CD/DVD-ROM from the server, follow the procedure below. 1. Press the POWER switch to power off the server. 2.
Page 173: Aboout Use Of The Cd/Dvd
Hardware Aboout use of the CD/DVD Keep the following notes in mind to use the CD/DVD-ROM for the server: ●For the disk which does not conform to the CD/DVD standard, the playback of such a disk with the DVD drive is not guaranteed. ●Do not drop the CD/DVD-ROM.
Page 174: Upgrading Your Server
IMPORTANT: ● Optional devices described in this chapter may be installed or removed by any user. However, NEC does not assume any liability for damage to optional devices or the server or malfunctions of the server resulted from installation by the user.
Page 175: Safty Notes
Hardware Safty 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. Refer to descriptions after page iii for details.
Page 176: Anti-Atatic Measures
Hardware Anti-Atatic Measures The server contains electronic components sensitive to static electricity. Avoid failures caused by static electricity when installing or removing any optional devices. ● Wear a wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove). Wear a wrist strap on your wrist. If no wrist strap is available, touch an unpainted metal part of the cabinet before touching a component to discharge static electricity from your body.
Page 177: Parts Able To Be Added/Replaced By Customers
Hardware Parts Able to be Added/Replaced by Customers The server provides parts that can be added/replaced under customer installation environment. The replaceable parts are grouped into 2 types of FRU and CRU. FRU is an abbreviation of Field Replacement Unit. FRUs include all parts (modules/units) replaceable when a failure occurs and are replaced by a maintenance service personnel.
Page 178 Hardware The following table shows replacement conditions and the accompanying tasks. CRU is an abbreviation of (Customer Replacement Unit) Replacement conditions and Power required additional tasks Cable Online Replacement Possible *1 Possible *2 Possible Possible *2 possible Offline Replacement Possible Possible Possible Possible...
Page 179: Preparation For Mounting/Unmounting
Hardware Preparation for Mounting/Unmounting Prepare for mounting/unmounting parts by following the procedure below. IMPORTANT: It is required to turn off the power of the server when adding/replacing parts, except for online replacement. 1. Set to the maintenance mode (refer to “Set Maint Mode”). 2.
Page 180: Confirmation During Replacement Or Installation
Hardware Confirmation during replacement or installation Confirm following items when you remove a part or add a optional unit. ● Install the removed parts to original place in the server. Install the parts/cables which are removed while removing or adding the other part/cable to the original place in the server accurately.
Page 181: Hard Disk
A hard disk drive installed to a dedicated drive carrier can be purchased. Install it to the server with the drive carrier being mounted to. Use a hard disk drive of the same NEC model number for adding or replacing. IMPORTANT: ●...
Page 182: Installation
ON. IMPORTANT: Use the same NEC model number for had disk drives configuring the same disk array when the RAID system in configured. 1. Refer to “Preparation for Mounting/Unmounting” for preparation.
Page 183 Hardware 5. Hold the hard disk drive and handle firmly and insert it into the slot. IMPORTANT: ● Push it into the slot until the handle hook touches the frame. ● Hold the hard disk drive firmly and carefully to avoid dropping or subjecting to interference or oscillation.
Page 184: Uninstallation
Hardware Uninstallation NOTE: Confirm that the DISK Error LED of the hard disk drive is lighting in amber preliminarily when removing the disk due to hard disk drive failure. IMPORTANT: Online replacement can be performed when RAID system is configured (other than RAID0). Refer to 2 pages ahead for the description.
Page 185 Hardware 3. Hold the hard disk drive and the handle firmly to uninstall it. IMPORTANT: Uninstall the hard disk drive from the slot horizontally and slowly so as not to cause interference on the hard disk drive. 4. Refer to “Installation” to install a new hard disk drive in the slot where the old hard disk drive was uninstalled.
Page 186: Notes On Replacing Hard Disk Drives In The Raid System
Hardware Notes on Replacing Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System When the hard disk drives are in the RAID System configuration, you can restore the state before an error using the auto-rebuild feature that stores the data in the old hard disk drive into a new one.
Page 187: Replacing Failed Power Supply Unit
Hardware Power Supply Unit Replacing Failed Power Supply Unit Replace the power supply unit only when it failed. IMPORTANT: Do not unmount the power supply unit that is operating properly. NOTE: When the server is running under the power redundant configuration and the minimum number of servers are running properly (Status LED of the power supply unit is lighting), the power supply unit can be replaced even when the system is operating (power-on status).
Page 188 Hardware 5. Mount the power supply unit with opposite steps of steps 1-4. Confirm that it is inserted completely and locked till it clicks. 6. Install the power code and fix the cable with the repeat ties for preventing from falling off. NOTE: When the power supply unit of the server operating in power redundant configuration is replaced while the power is ON...
Page 189: Adding Power Supply Unit
Hardware Adding Power Supply Unit 1. Unlock and remove the dummy cover from the power supply unit slot to be added. 2. Mount the power supply unit. Confirm that it is inserted completely and locked with a clicking sound. 3. Install the power code and fix the cable with the repeat ties for preventing from falling off. NOTE: When the power supply unit is added while the power is ON (Online), the Status LED lights in green after the power supply unit...
Page 190: Dvd Drive
Hardware DVD Drive Uninstallation Uninstall the DVD drive by following the procedure shown below. 1. Refer to “Preparation for Mounting/Unmounting” for preparation. 2. Push the 2 lock levers inward located on the right and left side of the DVD drive.
Page 191 Hardware 3. Pull out the DVD drive forward with two lock levers being unlocked. 4. When it is unlocked, release the lock levers and pull out the DVD drive completely. IMPORTANT: Pull out the DVD drive horizontally. The DVD drive or internal connector may be damaged if it is inclined or pressure is added from side to side and up and down while pulling out.
Page 192: Installation
Hardware Installation Install the DVD drive by following the procedure shown below. 1. Refer to “Preparation for Mounting/Unmounting” for preparation. 2. Insert the DVD drive into the DVD slot. 3. Push the DVD drive inward completely until the lock levers on the right and left side of the DVD drive are locked with a clicking sound.
Page 193: Cooling Fan
Hardware Cooling Fan Unmount Replace the cooling fan when it failed. Pulling Out Server from Rack Mount/Unmount the cooling fan with the server being pulled out from the rack. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. There are risks of fire, personal injury, or property damage. Refer to descriptions after page iii for details.
Page 194 Hardware 4. Pull out the server from the rack slowly and gently. Pull out the server until it clicks and latches IMPORTANT: Conduct the work carefully as the cooling fan is replaced during operation (power-on status). Forcing to pull out the server may cause the cable to unplug or to be damaged.
Page 195 Hardware 7. Pull out the cooling fan upward and unmount it while marinating the same condition as step 6. IMPORTANT: ● A cooling fan can be replaced online (DC ON). Removing one cooling fan causes another cooling fan to rotate at a high speed. It retunes to normal rotation when a cooling fan is mounted to a slot where the failed cooling fan was unmounted.
Page 196: Mount
Hardware Mount Check the direction of the cooling fan. There are connecters on the bottom left end seen from the front of the server. The cooling fan is configured not to be inserted with the rear and front sides reversed. IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the direction of a cooling fan when mounting the cooling fan.
Page 197: Remounting Server To Rack
Hardware Remounting Server to Rack Push the release levers on the rails on the sides of the server and clear the latched status to remount the server to the rack. Be very careful not to catch your finger at this time. 1.
Page 198: Power Cable
Hardware Power Cable Unmount Unmount the power cable by following the procedure below. 1. Refer to “Preparation for Mounting/Unmounting” for preparation. 2. Confirm that the DC powers of all servers in the system are OFF before turning off the AC power.
Page 199: Mount
Hardware (2)Remove the power cable Mount Mount the power cable by following the procedure below. 1. Connect the power cable to PDU, UPS, etc., and to the power supply unit on the rear of the server (refer to ”Power code connection”). The same connection and forming are performed as those before unmounting.
Page 200 Hardware (2)Mount the power cable to the power supply unit. (3)Lock the clamp. (4)Wind up the repeat tie on the handle of the power supply unit and the power cable, and tighten it so that it presses the place, as shown below, where is between the power cable code and the connector tightly.
Page 201 Hardware 2. Turn on the AC power. a) Turn ON the PDU switch when using PDU (outlet box). b) Turn ON UPS when using UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). Turn on the breaker when not the above cases are not applied and turned off the breaker of AC supply part.
Page 202: User Interface
Web Console that operates the server remotely and SMASH-CLP are used. The following shows an overview of each function and corresponding menus. Refer to NEC EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor, Web Console Function SMASH-CLP for details. Menu Display and Main Menu Display and Main...
Page 203 Hardware temperature) (Overall Hardware)  Power status of hardware unit off ID LED  Lighting turning  Overall status of hardware unit  Set Network  Operating status of hardware unit (for Resource Web Console) Reset management module setting  (restore to the factory default) Menu Display and Main Operation Level...
Page 204: Nec Expressscope® Monitor
EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor is located on the bottom front left of the server. EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor NEC EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor Operation Method (1) LCD : Abbreviation of Liquid Crystal Display. (2) ID Button (Front) : Enables a user to light or turn off the ID LED.
Page 205: Nec Expressscope® Monitor Display
Hardware NEC EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor Display The following image shows a display example of the EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor LCD main screen. On the EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor LCD, 20 characters crosswise and four lines lengthwise are used to display information on the server. Format and Display Example of Main Screen...
Page 206 Hardware IMPORTANT* ● If no operation is performed for a certain period of time (30 seconds) on EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor of LCD, the sleep function is activated and screen display and backlight are turned off. When starting the operation again from the off state, press any button to display the screen again.
Page 207: Id Button (Front)
Hardware ID Button (Front) EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor and the ID LED on the rear side of the server light when pressing the ID button with the ID LED being OFF. To release the LED from lighting, press the ID button (front) or ID button (rear), or turn it off with operation on Web Console. Navigation Button Navigation Button <Up Button>...
Page 208: Main Menu
Hardware NEC EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor Operation Menu It is possible to display system or server information, display failure information, and set servers in Operation Menu. When pressing “OK” button located in the center of the navigation button in the Main Screen status, the screen moves to Main Menu of Operation Menu.
Page 209 Hardware  Executing “Return” enables to return to the main screen.  The top right edge “↑” display or bottom right edge”↓” display is the indication of other information available on that direction.  The “ > ” display at the end of each item indicates there are its sub menus hidden under it. ...
Page 210 Hardware Option Items under Main Menu The tree structure is used for option items. Displaying information, moving to sub menus, each setting, and power-OFF/ON can be performed by using each option. The following shows the tree structure of all menu items in Operation Menu. Main：...
Page 211 Hardware Continued from the previous page. Execute: Stop all MGMs: Enter Password: Return: It is displayed only when LCD Guard Mode is Enabled. It is bypassed and menus under it are displayed when the mode is Disabled. It is only displayed when all servers are DC off status.
Page 212 Hardware Continued from the previous page. Server 1: View Information: - Server Name - Server Number Server 2: - Server Power State - Chassis Code Displayed for - Server Operating State A1080a-D - Server Health model. Execute: - Master CLK SVRx Power Up: Menus under - Degraded Boot...
Page 213 Hardware Continued from the previous page. Mode Settings: View Mode Info.: Enter Password: - Patrol Scrubbing Enable: - CPU Throttle Mode It is displayed only when LCD Disable: - QPI Link Frequency Guard Mode is Enabled. It is Patrol Scrubbing: Return: bypassed and menus under it are displayed when the mode is...
Page 214 Hardware Continued from the previous page. Box: View Environment: - Power Consumption - Air in Temperature Indicate Box: Box Network: Enter Password: View Information: - DHCP enabled/disabled - IP Address It is displayed only when LCD - Network Mask Guard Mode is Enabled. It is - Network Gateway Address bypassed and menus under it are displayed when the mode is...
Page 215: Display At Fault Occurrence
Hardware Display at Fault Occurrence When selecting and executing “View Faults” in Main Menu, the screen moves to View Faults. “View Faults” is displayed only when there is a failed module or unit in the system. Display Format for View Faults ↓...
Page 216 Hardware IMPORTANT* ● The status LED is lighting in amber when the PSU and FAN have no redundancy policy. For details, refer to the Monitoring Sensor of the server web console. The status LED is off when the PSU and FAN recovery redundancy policy.
Page 217: Display Format For View Faults
Hardware Display Format for View Faults  Example when processor memory module 1 in Server 1 failed. FRU Name P M M S V R 1 Server FRU Location P M M 1 ↓ S e e M a i n t G u i d e ...
Page 218: All Svrs Up/Down Menu
Hardware All SVRs Up/Down Menu This enables a user to turn ON the power of the server and shut down OS. Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” “Enter Password Menu” is displayed by selecting and executing “All SVRs Up/Down >” in the Main Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0...
Page 219: All Svrs Up/Down Menu
Hardware All SVRs Up/Down Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to “All SVRs Up/Down Menu” by selecting and executing “All SVRs Up/Down >” in the Main Menu status. S V R s U P / D o w n S V R s P o w e r >...
Page 220: Execute Menu
Hardware ALL SVRs Up/Down Menu Execute Menu When selecting and executing “SVRs Power Up >” or “SVRs OS Shutdown >” in the All SVRs Up/Down Menu status, the screen moves to Execute Menu. S V R s S h u t d o w n E x e c u t e R e t u r n (1) Control Type...
Page 221: System Menu
Hardware System Menu Display Format for System Menu When selecting and executing “System >” in the Main Menu status, the screen moves to System Menu. S y s t e m V i e w I n f o r m a t i o n S w i t c h...
Page 222: View Information
Hardware System Menu View Information When selecting and executing “View Information” in the System Menu status, the screen moves to View Information Screen. E x p 5 8 0 0 S e r v e r S y s . S / N L C D G u a r d...
Page 223: Switch Dvd&Usb Execute Menu
Hardware System Menu Switch DVD&USB Execute Menu When selecting and executing “Switch DVD&USB >” in the System Menu status, the screen moves to Switch DVD&USB Execute Menu. * This menu is displayed for A1080a-D Model. S w i t c h D V D &...
Page 224: Network Enter Password Menu
Hardware System Menu Network Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “(Setting place) Network >” in the System or Server or Box Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 225: Sys Network Menu
Hardware System Menu SYS Network Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to Network Menu by selecting and executing “SYS Network>” in the System Menu status. S Y S N e t w o r k V i e w I n f o r m a t i o n...
Page 226 Hardware enabled,the DHCP will be disabled. ・When selecting ”View DHCP GUID”, the Device GUID prints. The GUID is used for the DHCP client If the network address is configured, below screen will be displayed at first. t t i n g P ｌ...
Page 227 Hardware IMPORTANT: On the Network Menu, it is possible to change each digit of the  address from 000 to 256(decimal) effectively. Examples) 1)Setting to 192 When 000 and select “Up” button twice, then it will become 200 When 200 and select “Down” button once,then it will become 190 When 190 and select “Up”...
Page 228: Lcd Guard Mode Enable/Disable Menu
Hardware System Menu LCD Guard Mode Enable/Disable Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to LCD Guard Mode Enable/Disable Menu by selecting and executing “LCD Guard Mode >” in the System Menu status. L C D G u a r d M o d e E n a b l e...
Page 229: Lcd Guard Mode Set Password Menu
Hardware System Menu LCD Guard Mode Set Password Menu When selecting and executing “Enable >” in the LCD Guard Mode Enable/Disable Menu status, the screen moves to Set Password Menu. S e t P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 230: Lcd Guard Mode Enter Password Menu
Hardware System Menu LCD Guard Mode Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “LCD Guard Mode >” in the System Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 231: Mode Settings Enter Password Menu
Hardware System Menu Mode Settings Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “Mode Settings >” in the System Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 232: Mode Settings Menu
Hardware System Menu Mode Settings Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to Mode Settings Menu by selecting and executing “Mode Settings>” in the System Menu status. M o d e S e t t i n g s V i e w M o d e...
Page 233: View Mode Information Screen
Hardware System Menu View Mode Information Screen The screen moves to View Mode Information Screen by selecting and executing “View Mode Info. >” in the Mode Settings Menu status. P o w e r R e d u n d a n c y : N + 1 Power Redundancy ...
Page 234: Power Redundancy Menu
 When selecting “2N,” “N+1” or “N,” the setting for Power Redundancy is chaged to the selected value.  When selecting “Return,” it returns to System Menu. IMPORTANT: When the Power Redundancy is “N”, the status LED is always lighting in amber. NEC wouldn’t recommend the setting.
Page 235: Stop All Mgms Enter Password Menu
Hardware System Menu Stop all MGMs Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “Stop all MGMs >” in the System Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 236: Stop All Mgms
Hardware System Menu Stop all MGMs When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,”the screen moves to Stop all MGMs Execute Menu by selecting and executing “Stop all MGMs >” in the System Menu status. ｔ ↓  Select “Up” or “Down” button to move within the Stop all MGMs Execute Menu. ...
Page 237: Disconnect Sys Enter Password Menu
Hardware System Menu Disconnect SYS Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “Disconnect SYS >” in the System Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 238: Disconnect Sys
Hardware System Menu Disconnect SYS When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to Disconnect SYS Execute Menu by selecting and executing “Disconnect SYS >” in the System Menu status. ↓  Select “Up” or “Down” button to move within the Disconnect SYS Execute Menu. ...
Page 239: Display Format For Server Menu
Hardware Server Menu Display Format for Server Menu When selecting and executing “Server x >” in the Main Menu status, the screen moves to Server Menu. S e r v e r V i e w I n f o r m a t V i e w G U I D S V R 1...
Page 240: View Information Screen
Hardware Server Menu View Information Screen  When selecting and executing “View Information” in the Server Menu status, the screen moves to View Information. E x p 5 8 0 0 S e r v e r S y s . S V R 1 P o w e r e d O f f...
Page 241: View Guid Screen
Hardware Server Menu View GUID Screen When selecting and executing “View GUID” in the Server Menu status, the screen moves to the Server Menu．View GUID Screen. S y s t e m G U I D S V R 1 D F D A 9 1 8 6 - B 8 B A - 4 8 2 D ↓...
Page 242: Server Control Menu
Hardware Server Menu Server Control Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Server Menu．Server Control Menu by selecting and executing “SVRx Control >” in the Server Menu status. S V R 1 C o n t r o l S V R 1 P o w e r >...
Page 243: Enter Password Menu
Hardware Server Menu Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “SVRx Control >” in the Server Menu status. n t e r P a s s w o r 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 244: Execute Menu
Hardware Server Menu Server Control Menu Execute Menu Move to the applicable Execute Menu by either of the operations below. a. Select “SVRx Power Up >” or “SVRx OS Shutdown >” item in the Server Menu．Server Control Menu status. b. Select the item other than “Return” in the Server Menu．Server Control Menu．For Maintenance Menu status.
Page 245: Svrx For Maintenance Menu
Hardware Server Menu Server Control Menu SVRx For Maintenance Menu When selecting and executing “SVRx for Maint >” in the Server Control Menu status, the screen moves to Server Menu．Server Control Menu．For Maintenance Menu. S V R 1 S V R 1 P o w e r >...
Page 246: Svrx Network Menu
Hardware Server Menu SVRx Network Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to Network Menu by selecting and executing “SVRｘ Network>” in the Server Menu status. S V R 1 N e t w o r k V i e w I n f o r m a t i o n...
Page 247 Hardware IMPORTANT: On the Network Menu, it is possible to change each digit of the  address from 000 to 256(decimal) effectively. Examples) 1)Setting to 192 When 000 and select “Up” button twice, then it will become 200 When 200 and select “Down” button once,then it will become 190 When 190 and select “Up”...
Page 248: Network Enter Password Menu
Hardware Server Menu Network Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “(Setting place) Network >” in the System or Server or Box Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 249: Clear All Faults
Hardware Server Menu Clear All Faults:  “ Clear All Faults” item clears Fault of HW component belonging to the applicable Server. IMPORTANT: This command works correctly only when the DC power is OFF.
Page 250: Restore Defaults Menu
Hardware Server Menu Restore Defaults Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to Server Menu, Restore Defaults Menu by selecting and executing “Restore SVRx >” in the Server Menu status. R e s t o r e S V R 1 R e s e t P a r a m...
Page 251: Enter Password Menu
Hardware Server Menu Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “Restore SVRｘ >” in the Server Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 252: Mode Settings Menu
Hardware Server Menu Mode Settings Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to Server Menu, Mode Settings Menu by selecting and executing “Mode Settings>” in the Server Menu status. M o d e S e t t i n g s V i e w M o d e...
Page 253: Enter Password Menu
Hardware Server Menu Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “Mode Settings >” in the System Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 254: View Mode Information Screen
Hardware Server Menu View Mode Information Screen When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to View Mode Information Screen by selecting and executing “View Mode Info. >” in the Mode Settings Menu status. P a t r o l S c r u b b i n g : E n a b l e M o d e...
Page 255: Patrol Scrubbing Menu
Hardware Server Menu Patrol Scrubbing Menu The screen moves to Patrol Scrubbing Menu by selecting and executing “Patrol Scrubbing >” in the Mode Settings Menu status. P a t r o l S c r u b b i n g E n a b l e b l e D i s...
Page 256: Cpu Throttle Mode Menu
Hardware Server Menu CPU Throttle Mode Menu The screen moves to CPU Throttle Mode Menu by selecting and executing “CPU Throttle >” in the Mode Settings Menu status. C P U T h r o t t ↓ ↑ ↓ ↑...
Page 257: Qpi Link Frequency Menu
Hardware Server Menu QPI Link Frequency Menu The screen moves to QPI Link Frequency Menu by selecting and executing “QPI Link Freq. >” in the Mode Settings Menu status. Q P I L i n k F r e q . A u t o T / S 6 .
Page 258: Stop Mgm Of Svrx Enter Password Menu
Hardware Server Menu Stop MGM of SVRx Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “Stop MGM of SVRx >” in the Server Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 259: Stop Mgm Of Svrx
Hardware Server Menu Stop MGM of SVRx The screen moves to Stop MGM of SVRx Execute Menu by selecting and executing “Stop MGM of SVRx >” in the Server Menu status. ｔ ↓  Select “Up” or “Down” button to move within the Stop MGM of SVRx Execute Menu. ...
Page 260: Disconnect Svrx Enter Password Menu
Hardware Server Menu Disconnect SVRx Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “Disconnect SVRx >” in the Server Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 261: Disconnect Svrx
Hardware Server Menu Disconnect SVRx When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to Disconnect SVRx Execute Menu by selecting and executing “Disconnect SVRx >” in the System Menu status. ↓  Select “Up” or “Down” button to move within the Disconnect SVR Execute Menu. ...
Page 262: Display Format For Box Menu
Hardware Box Menu Display Format for Box Menu When selecting and executing “Box >” in the Main Menu status, the screen moves to Box Menu. B o x V i e w E n v i r o n m e n t I n d i c a t e B o x B o x...
Page 263: View Environment Screen
Hardware Box Menu View Environment Screen When selecting and executing “View Environment” in the Main Menu status, the screen moves to View Environment screen. P o w e r W a t t A i r T e m p d e g ...
Page 264: Box Network Menu
Hardware Box Menu Box Network Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to Network Menu by selecting and executing “Box Network>” in the Box Menu status. B O X N e t w o r k V i e w I n f o r m a t i o n...
Page 265 Hardware ・When selecting ”View DHCP GUID”, the Device GUID prints. The GUID is used for the DHCP client If the network address is configured, below screen will be displayed at first. t t i n g P ｌ e w a i t When the network configuration completes, below screen will be displayed.
Page 266 Hardware IMPORTANT:  On the Network Menu, it is possible to change each digit of the address from 000 to 256(decimal) effectively. Examples) 1)Setting to 192 When 000 and select “Up” button twice, then it will become 200 When 200 and select “Down” button once,then it will become 190 When 190 and select “Up”...
Page 267: Network Enter Password Menu
Hardware Box Menu Network Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “(Setting place) Network >” in the System or Server or Box Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 268: Restore Defaults Menu
Hardware Box Menu Restore Defaults Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to Box Menu．Restore Defaults Menu by selecting and executing “Restore Box >” in the Box Menu status. R e s t o r e B o x R e s e t P a r a m...
Page 269 Hardware R e s e t P a r a m M G M 1 E x e c u t e R e t u r n  When selecting and executing “Execute,” restore defaults is performed and Management Firmware is reset afterward.
Page 270: Enter Password Menu
Hardware Box Menu Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by executing “Restore Box >” in the Box Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 271: Disconnect Box Enter Password Menu
Hardware Box Menu Disconnect BOX Enter Password Menu When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Enable,” the screen moves to Enter Password Menu by selecting and executing “Disconnect BOX >” in the BOX Menu status. E n t e r P a s s w o r d 0 0 0 0 ...
Page 272: Disconnect Box
Hardware Box Menu Disconnect Box When LCD Guard Mode is set to “Disable,” the screen moves to Disconnect Box Execute Menu by selecting and executing “Disconnect Box >” in the Box Menu status. ↓  Select “Up” or “Down” button to move within the Disconnect Box Execute Menu. ...
Page 273: Setting Network
Setting Network It is required to set the network (the following (1), (2), (3)) for system, server and resource (BOX) from EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor to connect to each Web Console (refer to ”NEC EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor”). (1) Setting Network address for System Web Console ［System］->［SYS Network］->［Set IP Addr / Set IP Mask / Set Gateway Addr］...
Page 274 Hardware (1) Network Address for System Web Console System Set IP Addr ← 192.168.1.1 Set IP Mask ← 255.255.255.0 Set Gateway Addr ← 192.168.1.254 (2) Network Address for Server Web Console Server 1 Set IP Addr ← 192.168.1.100 Set IP Mask ←...
Page 275 000 Ports to be used NEC EXPRESSSCOPE® Engine SP2 uses the port listed below according to each purpose. If the network environment is using firewall, then it is also needed to correspond the firewall. Port Number...
Page 276: Force Dump
Hardware • “load” command URI: SMASH-CLP • “KVMs console (ActiveX/Java)”: Server Web console – “KVMs Redirection” (*)When connecting using a domain name (FQDN) to Server Web console, “KVMs Redirection” can not be used. A hyperlink to Server/Resource Web console in “Summary” of System Web console will be URL including IPv4 address in the case connected using a domain name (FQDN) to System Web console.
Page 277: Bios Setup
Hardware BIOS Setup This section describes how to set the Basic Input Output System (BIOS). When installing this server or adding/removing options, understand the descriptions provided here thoroughly to perform the setting properly. System BIOS -SETUP- SETUP is a utility to set the basic hardware of this server. This utility can be executed without the dedicated utility as it is installed as a standard in the flash memory of this server.
Page 278: Starting
Hardware Starting Start SETUP by following the procedure below. 1. Power on the server. 2. When the following screen (NEC logo and “Press <DEL> or <F2> to enter setup”) is displayed, press <DEL> key or <F2> key. ３．ＢＩＯＳメニュー画面が表示されます。...
Page 279 Hardware 3. BIOS Menu screen is displayed.
Page 280: Descriptions On Key And Screen
Hardware Descriptions on Key and Screen This section describes the basic key operation on BIOS of this server and the display of BIOS screen. Operate SETUP by using the following keys on the keyboard. Show currently displayed menu Setting item Explanation on the set item Item Parameter...
Page 281 Hardware for SETUP operation is displayed. Return to the original screen by pressing <Esc> key. <F2>key Restore setting contents of SETUP to the state before saving. <F3>key Restore setting contents of SETUP to the factory default setting. <F4>key Save the setting contents of SETUP and close SETUP.
Page 282: Parameters And Descriptions
Hardware Parameters and Descriptions There are seven main types of Setup.  Main Menu (->Main Menu)  Advanced Menu (->Advanced Menu)  Chipset Menu (->Chipset)  Boot Menu (->Boot)  Security Menu (->Security)  Save & Exit Menu (->Save & Exit) Detailed setting of a function is available by selecting sub menu from the above menu.
Page 283 Hardware The items settable on the Main menu screen and their functions are described as below. Item Parameter Description BIOS Version Display current BIOS version (display only). Build Date Display current BIOS compile time (display only). RTC Synch Disable Set whether or not to [Enable] synchronize the Service Processor date (set with remote...
Page 284: Advanced Menu
Hardware Advanced Menu Advanced menu is displayed by moving the cursor to the position of “Advanced.” For the menu with “ ” at the beginning, sub menu is displayed by selecting it and pressing <Enter> key. TPM Configuration is displayed only when the model supports TPM,Trusted Platform Module. Intel(R) TXT Configuration is displayed only when the model supports TPM(Trusted Platform Module) and mounted processor supports Intel(R) Trusted Execution Technology.
Page 285: Os Control
Hardware OS Control The following screen is displayed by selecting “OS Control” in Advanced Menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description USB Driver [EFI] When selecting EFI, USB can Legacy be used on EFI-aware OS and the firmware update can be performed by accessing the USB high-capacity storage...
Page 286 Hardware Type2 parameter needs to be set Type3 according to the OS. Please see “Appendix C. Settings for each OS” for details. [ ]: Factory default (Note 1) The parameter cannot be set to other than “Type1” when “x2APIC“ parameter in CPU Configuration menu is set to “Disabled”...
Page 287: Pci Subsystem Settings
Hardware PCI Subsystem Settings The following screen is displayed by selecting “PCI Subsystem Settings” in Advanced Menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description Pci Bus Driver Version Display the PCI bus driver version. (display only) MMIOH [Disabled] Set Disable/Enable Memory...
Page 288: Slot Configuration
Hardware Slot Configuration The following screen is displayed by selecting “Slot Configuration” in Subsystem Settings Menu. Seven slots are displayed for A1080a-S/A1080a-D/A1040a model and 14 slots are displayed for A1080a-E model. The following image explains in the case of A1080a-E model. Refer to the following table for the items.
Page 289: Tpm Configuration
Hardware TPM Configuration The following screen is displayed by selecting “TPM Configuration” in Advanced Menu. It is available only when the model supports TPM,Trusted Platform Module. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description TPM SUPPORT [Disable] Set Disable/Enable for TPM (Note 1)(Note 4) Enable...
Page 290 Hardware TPM Active Status Display the activation status for TPM (display only) TPM Owner Status Display the ownership for TPM (display only) [ ]: Factory default (Note 1) The parameter is selectable when Administrator privilege exists (Note 2) The parameter is selectable when “TPM SUPPORT “ is set to “Enable” (Note 3) The parameter is selectable when “TPM State“...
Page 291: Whea Configuration
Hardware WHEA Configuration The following screen is displayed by selecting “WHEA Configuration” in Advanced Menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description WHEA Support Disabled Set Disable/Enable for [Enabled] WHEA (Windows Hardware Error Architecture) function. [ ]: Factory default...
Page 292: Cpu Configuration
Hardware CPU Configuration The following screen is displayed by selecting “CPU Configuration” in Advanced Menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description Processor Type Processor Speed Display clock speed of the embedded processor (display only). EMT64 Display support availability for EMT64 function of the embedded processor (display...
Page 293 Hardware only). Hyper-threading Disabled Set Disable/Enable for Intel® (Note 3) [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology function of the processor. Execute Disable Bit Disabled Set Disable/Enable for Execute [Enabled] Disable Bit of the processor. Hardware Prefetcher Disabled Set Disable/Enable for Hardware [Enabled] Prefetcher function of the processor.
Page 294 Hardware “Disabled.” The parameter that is changed by you is maintained even if the HW configuration is modified after that. Refer to appendix C “Settings for each OS” for x2APIC setting details. (Note 5) The parameter “C6” is displayed when the processor supporting this function is embedded.
Page 295: Usb Configuration
Hardware USB Configuration The following screen is displayed when selecting “USB Configuration” in Advanced Menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description Disable USB Port [Disable] Set Disable/Enable for USB port. Front For [Front], the USB port of the front chassis Rear cannot be used.
Page 296: Intel(R) Txt Configuration
Hardware Intel(R) TXT Configuration The following screen is displayed by selecting “Intel(R) TXT Configuration” in Advanced Menu. It is available only when the model supports TPM,Trusted Platform Module and mounted processor supports Intel(R) Trusted Execution Technology. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description...
Page 297 Hardware Technology(Intel® TXT) function. Intel(R) VT-d Disabled Set Disable/Enable for Intel® (Note 2) (Note 6) [Enabled] Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O function. Intel(R) VT Disabled Set Disable/Enable for Intel® (Note 3) (Note 6) [Enabled] Virtualization Technology function. TPM Support [Disable] Set Disable/Enable for TPM (Note 4) (Note 6) Enable...
Page 298: Super I/O Configuration
Hardware Super I/O Configuration The following screen is displayed by selecting “Super I/O Configuration” in Advanced Menu. Refer to the table below for the items. Item Parameter Description Super IO Chip Display the name of the Super IO chip mounted on the system.
Page 299: Serial Port 1 Configuration
Hardware Serial Port 1 Configuration The following screen is displayed by selecting “Serial Port 1 Configuration” in Super I/O Configuration menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description Serial Port Enable Disabled Set Disable/Enable for serial [Enabled] port 1.
Page 300: Serial Port Console Redirection
Hardware Serial Port Console Redirection The following screen is displayed by selecting “Serial Port Console Redirection” in the Advanced Menu. Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description Console Redirection Disabled Set Disable/Enable for [Enabled] console redirection. COM1 corresponds to the external serial port of the management board...
Page 301: Console Redirection Settings
Hardware Console Redirection Settings The following screen is displayed by selecting “Console Redirection Settings” in Serial Port Console Redirection Menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description Terminal Type Display console type (display only). Bits per second Display baud rate (display only).
Page 302: Chipset
Hardware (display only). Legacy OS Redirection Display resolution of Legacy OS redirection console (display only) [ ]: Factory default Chipset Chipset Menu is displayed by moving the cursor to the position of “Chipset.” For the menu with “ ” at the beginning, sub menu is displayed by selecting it and pressing <Enter>...
Page 303: North Bridge
Hardware North Bridge The following screen is displayed by selecting “North Bridge” in Chipset Menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description NUMA Disable Set Disable/Enable for NUMA [Enable] (Non Uniform Memory Access). DDR Speed [Auto] Set operation clock of memory.
Page 304: Ioh Configuration
Hardware IOH Configuration The following screen is displayed by selecting “IOH Configuration” in North Bridge Menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description Intel(R) I/OAT [Disable] Display Disable/Enable for Enable Intel(R) I/O Acceleration Technology.(Always Disable) (display only) SR IOV Support [Disable] Set Disable/Enable for Single...
Page 305: Intel® Vt For Directed I/O Configuration
Hardware Intel® VT for Directed I/O Configuration The following screen is displayed by selecting “Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration” in IOH Configuration Menu. Refer to the following table for the items. Item Parameter Description Intel(R) VT-d Disabled Set Disable/Enable for Intel(R) (Note 1)(Note 2) [Enabled] Virtualization Technology for...
Page 306: Qpi Link
Hardware QPI Link The following screen is displayed by selecting “QPI Link” in North Bridge Menu. Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description Current QPI Link Speed Display the current QPI link speed (display only). Current QPI Link Display the current QPI link Frequency frequency (display only).
Page 307: South Bridge
Hardware South Bridge The following screen is displayed by selecting “South Bridge” in Chipset Menu. Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description LAN Controller Disable Set Disable/Enable for LAN [Enable] controller. LAN1 Option ROM Scan Disable Set Disable/Enable for BIOS [Enable] installed in LAN1 controller.
Page 308: Boot
Hardware Boot Boot Menu is displayed by moving the cursor to the position of “Boot.” For the item with “ ” at the beginning, sub menu is displayed when selecting it and pressing <Enter> key. Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description...
Page 309 Hardware exist, all of these configuration options are not displayed. To select a boot device, press <Enter> at the desired option and select the boot device from the displayed menu. For example,if you want to have boot “Built-in EFI shell” at first priority,then select Boot Option #1,press <Enter>...
Page 310: Hard Drive Bbs Priorities
Hardware Hard Drive BBS Priorities The following screen is displayed by selecting “Hard Drive BBS Priorities” in Boot Menu. Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description Boot Option #1-#n Hard Disk Device Specify the boot priority order of hard drive device.
Page 311: Cd/Dvd Rom Drive Bbs Priorities
Hardware CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities The following screen is displayed by selecting “CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities” in Boot Menu. Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description Boot Option #1-#2 CD/DVD Device Specify boot priority order of CD/DVD ROM drive devices.
Page 312: Floppy Drive Bbs Priorities
Hardware Floppy Drive BBS Priorities The following screen is displayed by selecting “Floppy Drive BBS Priorities” in Boot Menu. Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description Boot Option #1 Floppy Disk Device Specify boot priority order of floppy drive devices.
Page 313: Network Device Bbs Priorities
Hardware Network Device BBS Priorities The following screen is displayed by selecting “Network Drive BBS Priorities” in Boot Menu. Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description Boot Option #1 Network Device Specify boot priority order of nework devices.
Page 314: Security
Hardware Security Security Menu is displayed by moving the cursor to the position of “Security.” Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description Administrator Password Set Administrator Password. User Password Set User Password. [ ]: Factory default Enter password in 20 or less alphabets or numbers directly from the keyboard.
Page 315: Save & Exit
Hardware Save & Exit Save & Exit Menu is displayed when moving the cursor to the position of “Save & Exit.” Refer to the following table for the item. Item Parameter Description Save Changes and Exit Select this item to save the newly selected contents to nonvolatile memory when exiting SETUP.
Page 316 Hardware Discard Changes and Exit Select this item to exit SETUP without saving the newly selected contents to nonvolatile memory. Confirmation screen is displayed when selecting this item. Selecting “Yes” can exit SETUP without saving the changed contents to nonvolatile memory.
Page 317 Hardware current change to previous value before saving it to nonvolatile memory. Select “Yes” to restore the previous value. Select “No” to return to “Save & Exit” Menu screen. Restore Defaults Select this item to restore all the values to default value (factory default).
Page 318: Efi Shell
Hardware EFI Shell EFI Shell is started by selecting “Build-in EFI Shell” of Boot Override in Save＆Exit Menu of SETUP, or setting Boot Option #1 of Boot Menu to “Build-in EFI Shell” and rebooting the system. The following screen is displayed when starting EFI Shell. Loading.: EFI Shell [Built-in] EFI Shell version 2.00 [1.00] Device mapping table...
Page 319: Efi Shell Command
Hardware EFI Shell Command The list of Shell commands executable on EFI Shell and their functions are as follows. When entering EFI shell command and pressing <Enter> key, Shell command is executed. Command Description alias alias [-d|-v|-b] [sname] [value] Display/create/delete alias definition under EFI Shell environment.
Page 320 Hardware Display memory contents of system or device. memmap memmap [-b] Display memory map. mkdir mkdir dir [dir ...] Create directory. mm Address [Width 1|2|4|8] [;MMIO| ; Display/change MEM/IO/PCI. MEM| ; IO | ;PCI] [:Value] [-n] mode mode [row col] Display/change console output device mode.
Page 321: Raid
Hardware RAID System Configuration This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as a RAID System using Internal RAID Controller (NE3104-001/003). For more information about the optional RAID Controller, refer to the documents provided with the optional Products. IMPORTANT: This is the guide to use of the NE3104-001/003 RAID controller.
Page 322 Hardware RAID Levels The record mode enabling the RAID feature includes several levels. Among the levels, the Intelnal RAID Controller supports RAID levels 0, 1,5,6,10 and 50. The number of hard disk drives required to create a disk group varies depending on the RAID level as shown in the table below.
Page 323 Hardware Virtual Disk Virtual disk is a logical drive defined in disk group. It is recognized as a physical drive by OS. For A1080a-S/A1080a-D/A1080a-E/A1040a, the allowable number of virtual disks is up to 16 per disk group, or up to 24 per partition(server). The figure below shows a sample configuration in which Internal RAID Controller is connected with three HDDs, creating one Disk Group.
Page 324: Raid Level
Hardware RAID Level This section describes particulery the characteristics of the RAID levels suppurted by Internal RAID Controller . Characteristics of RAID Levels The table below lists the characteristics of the RAID levels. Level Function Redundancy Characteristics Striping · Data read/write at the highest rate RAID0 ·...
Page 325 Hardware RAID0 In RAID0, data to be recorded is distributed to HDDs. The mode is called "striping". In the figure below, data is recorded in stripe 1 (disk 1), stripe 2 (disk 2), and stripe 3 (disk 3)… in the order. Because RAID0 allows all HDDs to be accessed collectively, it can provide the best disk access performance.
Page 326 Hardware RAID5 In RAID5, data is distributed to HDDs by striping and, at the same time, the parity (redundant data) is distributed to the HDDs. This mode is called "striping with distributed parity". Each of stripe x, stripe x+1, and parity (x, x+1) created from stripe x and stripe x+1 is written onto a specific HDD.
Page 327 Hardware RAID10 Data to be recorded is distributed to two HDDs in mirroring mode. Then, each mirrored data is written onto HDD by striping. Owing to this feature, high disk access performance of RAID0 and, in addition, high reliability of RAID1 can be achieved. RAID Controller HDD 1 HDD 2...
Page 328: Features Of Internal Raid Controller
Hardware Features of Internal RAID Controller This section describes the features of Internal RAID Controller. Rebuild If a HDD is defected, the rebuild feature can recover the data in the defected HDD. This feature can be performed to the redundant virtual disks such as RAID1,RAID5. Manual Rebuild The manual rebuild can be performed by using WebBIOS or Universal RAID Utility, the management utility of Internal RAID Controller.
Page 329 Hardware Needed time for Rebuild Here describes the sample time for Rebuild while few accesses to the HDDs in the system.The more the accesses are, the more the time is. RAID number HDD Capacity Level of HDD 146GB 300GB 18min 50min RAID1 50min...
Page 330: Patrol Read
Hardware Patrol Read The patrol read gives the read & verify test in the entire area of HDDs. It can be performed for all HDDs assigned to virtual disks and hot-spares. The Patrol Read allows subsequent defects of HDDs to be detected and repaired. For HDDs configuring redundant virtual disks or those assigned to hot-spares, error sectors detected during Patrol Read can be repaired.
Page 331: Background Initialize
Hardware Background Initialize The Background Initialize is automatically executed when RAID5 virtual disk is created in the disk group composing of five or more HDDs. The Background Initialize performs the parity generation processing in the background to the area not initialized. The processing is equivalent to that of Consistency Check. However, the Background Initialize is not performed in the following cases.
Page 332 Hardware Reconstruction The reconstruction feature is used to change configuration and/or RAID level of existing virtual disk. The Reconstruction contains the following three features, however, Internal RAID Controller supports "Migration with addition" only. IMPORTANT: Use WebBIOS for Reconstruction. Universal RAID Utility does not support Reconstruction.
Page 333 Hardware IMPORTANT: Note the following for the Reconstruction: ● Be sure to make backup copy of data and perform Consistency Check before starting Reconstruction. ● The Reconstruction is disabled in the configuration where several virtual disks are defined in one disk group ●...
Page 334: Before Using Webbios
Hardware Before Using WebBIOS Read the following sections describing supported functions and precautions before using WebBIOS. Supported Function ● Indication of model name and capacity of hard disk drive ● Indication of HDD allocation status ● Indication of HDD allocation status －...
Page 335 Hardware 5. The disk drive slot numbers written on the server front bay, the physical drive numbers shown in WebBIOS and those shown in Universal RAID Utility are identified as follows. WebBIOS Enclosure number and Slot number shown in Physical Drives box* * "X:X:X"...
Page 336 Hardware Display Screen for WebBIOS Physical Drives Property Screen for Universal RAIDUtility Physical Devices...
Page 337: Using Webbios
Hardware Using WebBIOS Starting WebBIOS 1. Press F2 key when the screen as shown below appears after powered on the server.
Page 338 Hardware 2. Press CTRL + H when the POST screen as shown below appears. 1)If it is the first time to configure RAID 2)If RAID has already been configured...
Page 339 Hardware 3. BIOS will start. Select "Save & Exit", then press Enter.
Page 340 Hardware 4. Select "PCI ROM Setup, B03 D00 F0" of [Boot Override], then press Enter. WebBIOS will start. 1)If it is the first time to configure RAID 2)If RAID has already been configured...
Page 341 Hardware WebBIOS Home WebBIOS Home is the menu to start the operation. Shown below is [Adapter Selection] screen that appears first on WebBIOS. Check if "Bus No 5" is selected as a controller to operate WebBIOS, then select [Start], and press Enter. When the adapter is selected on [Adapter Selection], the following WebBIOS Home Menu appears.
Page 342 Hardware Adapter Properties When you select [Adapter Properties] on WebBIOS Home Menu and press Enter, the configuration information is displayed. Using this menu, you can view and update the properties of an Adapter. Select [Next] and press Enter to see the detailed settings of this controller. The detailed settings is continued to the next page.
Page 343 Maintain PD Fail History Disabled same inserted Permitted [Enabled] again,then it is treated as an error. Schedule CC Supported Set the scheduled consistency Permitted check. *1 Do not perform "Set Factory Defaults". If performed, the NEC's factory-set value will no longer be restored.
Page 344 Hardware How to change setting value On [Adapter Properties] screen, change a parameter to desired value, and then select [Submit] at the center of the screen and press Enter to determine the new value. Buttery Status Screen The status of "Battery Backup" is indicated as "Present". Selecting [Present] and pressing Enter opens the Battery Status screen as shown below.
Page 345 Hardware Scan Devices When you select [Scan Devices] on WebBIOS Home Menu and press Enter, the HDDs connected are detected again. Use this feature when you have installed a new HDD additionally while the WebBIOS is running. IMPORTANT: ● If the newly connected HDD contains another configuration information, [Foreign Configuration] screen as shown below appears.
Page 346: Physical Drives
Hardware Virtual Disks When you select [Virtual Disks] on WebBIOS Home Menu and press Enter, the screen for operating the VD that has already been configured. IMPOTANT: If no virtual disk exists, the upper right column of the screen will be blank.
Page 347 Hardware Physical Drives Properties Take the following procedures to check Physical Drive Properties. Shown below is an example to check property of physical drive ():1:0. 1. Select the Physical Drive you want to check and press Enter. 2. Select the checkbox for [Properties] and press Enter. 3.
Page 348 Hardware Configuration Wizard Use this wizard to configure a RAID system using the HDDs connected. The detailed explanation of this feature is given in "Configuring Virtual Disk". Adapter Selection Select Internal RAID Controller. Physical View / Logical View If the virtual disk has been configured, DG (disk group) is displayed on WebBIOS Home Menu. Selecting [Physical View] and pressing Enter displays information for HDDs in DG.
Page 349 Hardware Exit When you select [Exit] on WebBIOS Home Menu and press Enter, a confirmation screen to exitfrom WebBIOS is displayed. Select [Yes] and press Enter to exit from WebBIOS. The screen as shown below appears when WebBIOS is terminated. Restart the server.
Page 350: Configuring Virtual Disk
Hardware Configuring Virtual Disk This section describes the procedures for configuration of VD (virtual disk) using WebBIOS. IMPORTANT: For A1080a-S/A1080a-D/A1080a-E, the allowable number of virtual disks is up to 16 per disk group, or up to 24 per partition(server). Configuration Wizard When you select [Configuration Wizard] on WebBIOS Home Menu and press Enter, the screen as shown below appears.
Page 351 Hardware When you select [New Configuration] or [Add Configuration], the screen as shown below appears. Custom Configuration: Allows you to define all aspects of the configuration, RAID level, size, and others. Auto Configuration: Automatically creates redundant virtual disk. with Redundancy Auto Configuration : Automatically creates non-redundant virtual disk.
Page 352 Hardware When you want to configure VDs in Custom Configuration, use this menu to define several physical drives (PD) as a disk group (DG). Select Physical Drives (hard disk drives) you want to add to a disk group using the up and down arrow keys while holding Shift.
Page 353 Hardware A new DG is defined in the Disk Groups frame. To define the new DG, select [Accept DG] at the lower right of the screen and press Enter. After the DG has been defined, select [Next] at the lower right of the screen, and press Enter. Then, the Span Definition screen appears.
Page 354 Hardware Select a DG to define VD from "Array With Free Space" frame, select [Add to SPAN], then press Enter. The DG is defined in the "Span" field to the right. After the Span has been defined, select [Next] at the lower right of the screen, and press Enter. IMPORTANT: ●To configure RAID0, 1, or 5, perform Span Definition to a single DG only.
Page 355 Hardware As an example, define a RAID5 VD of yyyyy MB. 1. Specify the necessary parameters in left columns. 2. Enter "yyyyy" in "Select Size" field. 3. Upon completion of VD definition, select [Accept] at the lower center of the screen, and press Enter.
Page 356 Hardware 6. VD 0 is created in DG 0 as shown in the screen below. 7. After making sure that the VD is created correctly, select [Accept] at the lower right of the screen and press Enter. 8. The confirmation message "Save this Configuration?" appears. Select "Yes" and press Enter to save the configuration.
Page 357 Hardware Configure SPAN The following explains the sample procedure to configure RAID10 (spanning of RAID1) with four HDDs. IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to configure RAID00, or RAID60. They are not supported. 1. Select [Configuration Wizard] on WebBIOS Home Menu and press Enter to start Wizard. 2.
Page 358 Hardware 3. Upon completion of selection, select [Add to Array] at the lower right of the screen and press Enter. After making sure that the new DG has defined in Disk Groups frame to the right, select [Accept DG] and press Enter. 4.
Page 359 Hardware 6. Select DG0 from "Array With Free Space" frame, then select [Add to SPAN] and press Enter. The DG is defined in the "Span" field to the right. 7. Then, select DG1 and select [Add to SPAN] and press Enter. When the two DGs are defined in the "Span"...
Page 360 Hardware 9. Make sure that both DG0 and DG1 are defined as VD 0, then select [Next] at the lower right of the screen and press Enter. 10. On the "Preview" screen, make sure the VD is defined correctly, then select [Accept] at the lower right of the screen and press Enter.
Page 361 Hardware Prameters for VD Definition Listed below are parameters for Configuration Wizard. Item Parameter Remarks RAID Level RAID0 / RAID1 / RAID5 / RAID6 RAID 00, and RAID 60 are not / RAID 00 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / supported.
Page 362 Hardware The Write Policy has the following modes depending on combination with WrtThru for BAD BBU. Select a mode suitable for your environment. WrtThru for BAD BBU Checked Unchecked Write Policy WBack Normal write back mode Constant write back mode (recommended) The controller always uses The controller uses cache...
Page 363: Operation Of Various Features
Hardware Operation of Various Features Check Consistency 1. Start WebBIOS. 2. Select [Virtual Disks] on WebBIOS Home Menu and press Enter. 3. Select a VD to perform Check Consistency from the upper right frame of Virtual Disks screen. 4. Click the checkmark column for Check Consistency from the lower right frame of Virtual Disks screen and press Enter.
Page 364 Hardware Setting Hot Spare Described below are procedures based on assumption: Add a HDD to a RAID5 virtual disk configured with three HDDs and assign a newly added HDD as Hot Spare. 1. Start WebBIOS. Make sure that the status for the added HDD is indicated as "UNCONF GOOD" in the Physical Drives frame of the WebBIOS Home.
Page 365 Hardware 6. Select [Home] at the lower left of the screen and press Enter to go back to WebBIOS Home Menu.
Page 366 Hardware Reconstruction D escribed below are procedures based on assumption: Add a HDD to a RAID5 virtual disk configured with three HDDs to make a RAID5 virtual disk configured with four HDDs. 1. Start WebBIOS. Make sure that the status for the added HDD is indicated as "UNCONF GOOD" in the Physical Drives frame of the WebBIOS Home.
Page 367 Hardware 3. Setting menu for VD 0 is displayed. 4. On the right side of the screen, items required for reconstruction are displayed. Information of DGs and PDs in which a VD is defined. Select RAID level used after reconstruction Select "Migration with addition"...
Page 368 Hardware IMPORTANT: ●The capacity of virtual disk may be incorrectly displayed after reconstruction. In this case, perform Scan Devices from the Top Menu. ●Select [Home] and press Enter while the background task such as Consistency Check, Rebuild, or Reconstruction is being executed. With the progress indication being displayed, the background task may be processed at slow rate.
Page 369: Webbios And Universal Raid Utility
Hardware WebBIOS and Universal RAID Utility You can use Universal RAID Utility for configuration and management, monitoring of RAID System after start up operating system. The point to be kept in mind when using Universal RAID Utility together with WebBIOS is as follows.
Page 370 Hardware Disk Array WebBIOS manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 0. You can see a number of Disk Array where [DG X] in Physical Drives and Virtual Drives. Universal RAID Utility manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 1. You can see a number of Disk Array where [Disk Array] in the property of Logical Drive on RAID Viewer or [RAID Controller #X Disk Array #Y] in the property of Disk Array on raidcmd.
Page 371 Hardware Slot numbers and their indications on utility software Hard disk drive Slot number of server Indication on Web BIOS Indication on URU Slot#0 ( ):1:0 Slot 1 Slot#1 ( ):1:1 Slot 2 Slot#2 ( ):1:2 Slot 3 Slot#3 ( ):1:4 Slot 5 Slot#4 ( ):1:5...
Page 372 Hardware Setting level of Universal RAID Utility and the setting value Item Setting level of URU Setting value Rebuild Priority High Rebuild Rate (WebBIOS) Middle Patrol Read Priority High Patrol Read Rate (WebBIOS) Middle Consistency Check Priority High CC Rate (WebBIOS) Middle NOTE: ●WebBIOS can set BGI Rate (Background Initialize Priority).
Page 373: Battery For Internal Raid Controller
Hardware Battery for Internal RAID Controller This section describes the features operations of battery for Intelnal RAID Controller. Features Internal RAID Controller contains optional backup battery. With the following features, the possibility of data loss due to an unexpected accident (e.g., an instantaneous power failure which may occur in Write Back mode) can be avoided.
Page 374: Remote Management Function
Hardware Remote Management Function This server supports to monitor internal hardware such as temperature, power voltage, cooling fan, power, etc. and the function to create system event log (SEL) and reporting function of hardware failure by using the system management LSI mounted as a standard inside the server. It is possible to manage the server from a remote location with Web browser via system management LSI by connecting management LAN to network.
Page 375: Web Console Function
Web Console Function With Web Console Function, remote operation and status check of management target server are possible even when OS is not in operation (including when the power is off, booting BIOS and OS stalling, etc.) Web Console Function is divided into three types of Web Console. Status display and operation item vary depending on each Web Console.
Page 376 If you have installed “SSL Certificate Data” in the function of “SSL Certificate”, the management PC communicates with each Web Console by encryption mode via the HTTPS. Warning regarding security certificate may appear when connecting to Web Console. Click “Continue” button to move the login page of each Web Console. * Warning message may be deffernrt by the IE version.
Page 377 The following login screen is displayed when connecting to each Web Console. Login to each Web Console is possible by entering “User Name” and “Password.” Default “User Name” and “Password” are as follows. User Name : Administrator Password : Administrator As for modifying or adding user account, refer “1.6 User Management”...
Page 378 IMPORTANT:  If the following message is appeared at login authentication, try login again more than 40 minutes later. IMPORTANT:  If multiple user logged in to the same Web Console, privilege of all user would be replaced to the privilege of user that lastly logged in.
Page 379 When logging in to each Web Console, the following Web Console screen is displayed. Server WEB Console System WEB Console Resource WEB Console Basic screen display for each Web Console is as follows. The menu for each Web Console is in (1) on the left of the screen. Select this menu item to display each menu contents in (2).
Page 380 IMPORTANT:  If you use Internet Explorer browser(IE), please make sure that the following settings is checked in IE. If the setting is not enabled, the operating message in (4) is displayed as stopped.  “Advanced” tab -> "Multimedia" -> "Play animations in webpages"...
Page 381: System Web Console
System Web Console To connect to System Web Console, enter IP address set in the address field by going to “System -> SYS Network” from EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor after starting the browser. The set IP address can be checked by going to “System -> SYS Network -> View Information”. 1.1 Summary Summary is displayed by selecting “Summary”...
Page 382 DC power of all Servers is OFF. DC power of at least 1 Server is ON. Health : Overall system status Display (value) Description Normal No failure occurrence, or Correctable Error only Non-Critical Recoverable Error occurrence Maintenance required inside the server Critical Fatal Error occurrence Maintenance required inside the server...
Page 383: Monitoring
OS or T&D Starting OS or T&D Starting status T&D Running T&D Running status OS Running OS Running status Stopping Shutdown (mounting) in progress status Handling Fault Handling Fault status Handling DP Handling DP status Power On Failed Stopped status with power-on failure BIOS : BIOS version (3) Power Consumption by BaseModule...
Page 384: Sensor Readings
1.2.1 Sensor Readings Sensor Readings is displayed when selecting “Monitoring” from the menu on the left side of the screen and clicking “Sensor Reading.” There are no system level sensors in the system web console. If this page will be loaded, “There are no sensors present in the system.”...
Page 385 (1) Select sensor type category to be displayed from Sensor Type Category. (2) Sensor status is displayed. Name : Sensor name Status : Status Reading : Sensor value (3) Click “Refresh” to display sensor status again. (4) Click “Show Thresholds” to display the threshold value. Not supported in system web console.
Page 386: Event Log
1.2.2 Event Log Event Log is displayed by selecting “Monitoring” from the left menu and clicking “Event Log.” When various events occur, the occurrence date, hardware type and contents are recorded in Event log. Event Log displays the information of the occurred events.
Page 387 Event ID : Event ID Time Stamp : Time stamp Sensor Name : Sensor name Sensor Type : Sensor type Description : Event contents Red color represents critical events, and orange color represents non-critical events. Other events are black color. Download : Download button (display only when hardware log exists).
Page 388 (5) Click “BID” to display BID analysis result. (6) Click “Refresh” to display event log again. (7) Click “Clear Event Log” to delete all the event logs. NOTE:  The BID (Built In Diagnostics) functionality analyze the failure unit and indict the FRU which has problem. If the BMC detects hardware errors in system, the BMC logs BID analysis result(BID log) using BID functionality.
Page 389: Fru Inventory
1.3 FRU Inventory FRU Inventory is displayed by selecting “FRU Inventory” from the menu on the left side of the screen. There are no system level FRU devices in the system web console. If this page will be loaded, “There are no FRU devices present in the system.” message will be displayed. (1) Select device from “FRU Name.”...
Page 390: Settings
1.4 Settings Settings is displayed by selecting “Settings” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Setting regarding the following items of the system can be set in Settings.  Time And Date  System Name  Network ...
Page 391: Time And Date
1.4.1 Time And Date Time And Date is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Time And Date” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Time and date of Service Processor is set in Time And Date. Manual setting, setting adjusted to the time and date of management PC, and NTP server setting can be performed.
Page 392 Clicking “Submit” enables to set the time and date with the information of (1). Selecting “Set NTP Server Setting” enables to set time and date using NTP server. (3)-1 Set IP address of NTP server in “NTP Server IP.” Set the address in dot-decimal notation to IP address. Dot-decimal notation: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (0-255) (3)-2 Set UTC offset value(from -24 to +24、and operator designated value) in “Universal Time(UTC)Offset”.
Page 393: System Name
1.4.2 System Name System Name is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “System Name” of the menu on the left side of the screen. System name is set in System Name. Up to 32 alphanumeric values and some of the symbols can be used for the system name.
Page 394: Network
1.4.3 Network Network is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Network” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Setting for network of Web Console can be set in Network. It can be set manually or by DHCP server. (2)-1 (2)-2 (2)-3...
Page 395: Ssl Certificate
1.4.4 SSL Certificate SSL Certificate is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “SSL Certificate” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Security Socket Layer (SSL) certificate can be loaded in SSL Certificate.  Current Certificate : Issue date of the current SSL security certificate ...
Page 396 Specify private key data of SSL certificate to be installed in “New Private Key.” Clicking “Upload” enables to send SSL certificate data and private key data, and to install them to all the MGMs. IMPOTANT:  At first, select the SSL certicate file and click " Upload" button for SSL certificate install.
Page 397 Message indicating completion of SSL security certificate installation is displayed. IMPOTANT:  The Web server will restart to apply uploaded SSL Certificate after the upload completed. During the web server is restarting, you can’t connect to Web Console. Please try to reconnect after 60 seconds closing the browser once.
Page 398: Customer Data
1.4.5 Customer Data Customer Data is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Customer Data” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Individual customer data can be set/changed in Customer Data. Usable characters are characters which are allowed when english mode is set in language setting. As for Language conversion, refer “BMC Web Console Language/HELP”.
Page 399 Customer Data Set/display the following customer information. Item Usable Chacter Number of settable characters Name Following ASCII character code is useable.  alphabetic character  alphanumeric character  space character  “_”, “-“, “+”, “@”, “.”  newline character Customer ID Same as above Street Same as above...
Page 400 XXX: ASCII character code (alphabetic/alphanumeric character, ”_”, ”-“, “.”) YYY: ASCII character code (alphabetic/alphanumeric character, ”-“, “.”) The last character needs to be ".". ZZZ: ASCII character code (alphabetic/alphanumeric character) Ex: mail@example.com Department Same as “Contact Name” Special Handling Same as above Instructions Clicking “Submit”...
Page 401: Mode Settings
1.4.6 Mode Settings Mode Settings is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Mode Settings” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Various operations for the system can be set in Mode Settings. Clicking “Submit” enables to set the information for (3) and (4). Clicking “Default Select”...
Page 402 Select “Processor Power Control” mode whether to allow p-state to change. - Passive : Not change usable the processor Processor Power Control Passive state(P-State) - Active : Change usable the processor state(P-State)
Page 403 Miscellaneous Display/set other setting information. Default Description Property setting Enable or disable the maintenance mode. This mode is used when customer engineer works for the server maintenance. The Customer engineer sets this mode enable before starting maintenance, and sets needed maintenance times (settable In maintenance mode, the icon will appear on right of...
Page 404 3.1.0.7 or later. (The version of 3.1.0.6 does not exist)  When the setting of the ambient temperature is changed and the version of Management Firmware is 3.1.0.7 or after, NEC ESMPRO Agent is needed to be uninstalled once and installed again.
Page 405 IMPORTANT:  The Power Capping technology can be supported in the Mode Settings by using the management firmware 3.x.x.x later. ● Power Capping Technology The Power Capping technology can provide the feature enabling to configure the upper limit regarding the power consumption of the server. When this feature is enabled, the operating system will automatically control the CPU performance and the power consumption of the server can not exceed the upper limit.
Page 406 (5) Power Capping technology Default Description Property setting Enable or disable “Power Capping Technology”. ⁃ Disable : Enable “Power Capping Technology” ⁃ Enable : Disable “Power Capping Technology” ⁃ Upper Limit : An operator can set the upper limit of the power consumption If the Power Capping Control is enabled.
Page 407 IMPORTANT :  “Max Power Consumption” is theoretical value calculated with the full system configuration. For this, the “Max Power Consumption” may differ greatly from “Current Power Consumption” with the server load.  If the “Upper Limit” is set lower than “Controllable setting range”, “Upper Limit”...
Page 408: Hardware Settings
1.4.7 Hardware Settings Hardware Settings is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Hardware Settings” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Various settings for the system can be set in Hardware Settings. Clicking “Submit” enables to set the information of (3). Clicking “Default Select”...
Page 409: Core Status
1.5 Core Status IMPORTANT:  The function of (3) is not supported at this time. Core Disable is displayed by selecting “Core Status” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Setting and display for Core inside the processor socket can be set in Core Status. ...
Page 410 IMPORTANT: The following shows the Max Valid Core Count according to Processor type and Model. Model Processor Max Valid Core Count A1080a-S/A1080a-D Xeon 7500 /A1040a Xeon E7 A1080a-E Xeon 7500 Xeon E7  Core Status Settings screen...
Page 411 Display or set Valid (Enable/Disable)/Invalid by Core unit. IMPORTANT:  Core number of each core is not same by processor.  After replacing/inserting/removing, provisional core number will be assigned to the cores. These core number are displayed in ascending order. After DC-ON, formal core number will be assigned After PMM is replaced After DC ON...
Page 412 IMPORTANT: [For S model, D model server 1 and E model]  Please check the status of PROC1 or PROC3 before changing Core Status to “Valid(Enable/Disable)”. You can confirm whether the PROC is “Enabled” status at “Enable/Disable Component” linked to “Fault Information” page of the Server Web Console.
Page 413 Clicking “Cancel” enables to move to the initial screen of Core Status. IMPORTANT:  In the event of failure of the core Immediately after the failure, the failure core is displayed as Valid(Disable). Then after the next power on, the Valid(Enable) setting of failure core will move to alternate core.
Page 414: User Management
1.6 User Management User Management is displayed by selecting “User Management” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Add/deletion of user name and password change can be performed to login to system Web console and resource Web console in User Management. Display user account information list User ID : User ID...
Page 415  Add New User Account screen (10) Register new user account information. User Name Enter new user name. Usable ASCII character code Number of settable characters alphabetic character   alphanumeric character  “_”, “-“ (6) Password Enter password. Usable ASCII character code Number of settable characters alphabetic character ...
Page 416  Modify User Account screen (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (17) (16) Change user account information. (11) User Name Display user name. (unmodifiable) (12) Checking “Change Password” enables to enter password in the password entry field. (13) Password Enter password. Usable ASCII character code Number of settable characters ...
Page 417 Web console supports the following user accounts and passwords by default. User Name Privilege Level Default password Note Adiministrator superuser This account is only for the system management software. This account is impossible to delete, but this password is possible to modify. root Adiministrator superuser...
Page 418: Alert Management
1.7 Alert Management IMPORTANT:  There is no alert in System Web console. “Alert Management” configuration is not necessary in System Web console. Perform “Alert Management” configuration in Server Web console. Alert Management is displayed by selecting “Alert Management” from the menu on the left side of the screen.
Page 419 Entry,” the selected alert information is deleted.  Modify Alerts screen (10) (11) (12) (13) Set alert information. Select alert type in “Alert Type.” Selection Options  SNMP Trap  Email Select alert level in “Event Severity.” Alert Level Description Disable All Alert notification is disabled.
Page 420 Set Email address in “Email Address.” Email address can be changed when alert type is Email. Usable ASCII character code Number of settable characters  alphabetic character  alphanumeric character  “_”, “-“, “@” (10) Set subject in “Subject.” Usable ASCII character code Number of settable characters ...
Page 421  SMTP Server Address screen (14) (15) (16)-1 (16)-2 (16)-3 (17) (18)-1 (19)-1 (18)-2 (19)-2 (19)-3 (20)-1 (20)-2 Set IP address for SMTP server. (14) IP address of send mail server can be displayed and changed in “Mail Server (SMTP)IP.” Set the address in dot-decimal notation to IP address.
Page 422 (16)-2 “User Name” Usable ASCII character code Number of settable characters  alphabetic character  alphanumeric character  “_”, “-“ (16)-3 “Password” Usable ASCII character code Number of settable characters  alphabetic character alphanumeric character   symbols(Except the space character) (17) Set the sender address to “From Address”...
Page 423: Fault Information
1.8 Fault Information Fault Information is displayed by selecting “Fault Information” from the menu on the left side of the screen. There are no system level sensors in the system web console. If this page will be loaded, “There are no sensors present in the system.” message will be displayed. If “Clear All”...
Page 424: Enable/Disable Component
1.8.1 Enable/Disable Component Enable/Disable Component is displayed by selecting “Fault Information” and clicking “Enable/Disable” of the menu on the left side of the screen. There are no system level components that an operator can enable or disable on the system web console.
Page 425: Firmware Update
Firmware Update Firmware Update is displayed by selecting “Firmware Update” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Management Firmware is updated in Firmware Update. Specify the file of Management Firmware to be updated in “Select File to update.” Clicking “Update”...
Page 426 Management Firmware information to be updated and the list of existing information is displayed. Management Firmware of all the SPs in the system is updated. Display Management Firmware information to be updated. Module Name : File name Existing Version : Existing version New Version : Version to be updated Clicking “Start Update”...
Page 427 Web console so that all version of firmware is same. IMPORTANT:  NEC unrecommends the firmware update operation to you while the DC power is on because the application of the OS may not work well.  In A1080a-D model, if another server is starting up, don’t run firmware update operation until the status of another server will be “OS Running or EFI Manager Booted”.
Page 428: Service Processor
System Web console operates can be collected in Service Processor. Clicking “SP Reset” enables to reset all the MGMs configuring the system. IMPORTANT:  NEC unrecommends the "SP Reset" operation to you while the DC power is on because the application of the OS may not work well. ...
Page 429 Clicking “Collect Hardware Log” enables to collect hardware logs stored in SPI-Flash-ROM in a batch by the MGM on which the system Web console operates. Clicking “Download Hardware Log” enables to download the log file collected in (2). Clicking “Download Web Access Log” enables to download and display the access log on the system web console.
Page 430 NOTE: Each column in the list is re-sizable. If you put cursor on  right side of each item and you move the cross cursor to right or left direction, you can change column size of specific item.  If you click the triangular shape in each top column of list, the list is sorted as ascending order.
Page 431: Summary
Server Web Console To connect to Server Web Console, enter IP address set in the address field by going to “Server -> SVRx Network Menu” (SVRx is SVR1 or SVR2) from EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor after starting the browser. The set IP address can be checked by going to “Server -> SVRx Network Menu ->...
Page 432 Server Health Display server status. Name : Server name Power : Power status Display (value) Description DC power of all Server is OFF DC power of at least 1 Server is ON. Health : Overall server status （Severity Level：Normal < Non-Critical < Critical） Display (value) Description Normal...
Page 433 IMPORTANT:  The server's health status depends on the severity level of resources which are configured in the server.  If failure has occurred at any resources in the server, the highest severity level of the failed resource will reflect to the server's health status.
Page 434 Status : Resource operation status Display (value) Description Stopped Stopped. BIST Running BIST Running status. Initializing Boot-up (mounting) in progress status Initialized Boot-up (mounting) completed status Running Running status Stopping Shutdown (mounting) in progress status Execution buttons Power ON : Power on server Power OFF immediate : Shut down server forcibly Soft Shutdown...
Page 435 The followings are executable condition that an operator can operate (the button can push) chassis control at each server status. Power Power Off Soft Hard Power Force Remote Server Status Immediate Shutdown Reset Cycle Dump KVMs Stopped Initializing EFI Manager Booted OS or T&D Starting T&D Running OS Running...
Page 436: Monitoring
2.2 Monitoring Monitoring is displayed by selecting “Monitoring” from the menu on the left side of the screen. The status of the following items of the server can be checked.  Sensor Readings  Event Log...
Page 437: Sensor Readings
2.2.1 Sensor Readings Sensor Readings is displayed by selecting “Monitoring” and clicking “Sensor Readings” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Current status of each hardware in the server can be checked in Sensor Readings. Display contents can be narrowed down by selecting display target from “Select a sensor type category.”...
Page 438  Module / Board  System Boot/Restart Initiated  Boot Error OS Boot   OS Stop/Shutdown  Slot/Connector  System ACPI Power State Watchdog2   Version Change  SMI Timeout  Sensor Failure Redundant Memory Configuration Status  ...
Page 439 Low NR : Low non-recoverable threshold value Low CT : Low critical threshold value Low NC : Low non-critical threshold value High NC : High non-critical threshold value High CT : High critical threshold value High NR : High non-recoverable threshold value The three-step lower threshold is used to monitor whether a sensor value exceeds or falls below each lower threshold.
Page 440: Event Log
2.2.2 Event Log Event Log is displayed by selecting “Monitoring” and clicking “Event Log” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Event Log displays information of the event occurred in the server. For the event with more detailed information, the information can be acquired as a file by clicking “Download”...
Page 441 Sensor Type : Sensor type Description : Event contents Red color represents critical events, and orange color represents non-critical events. Other events are black color. Download : Download button (display only when hardware log exists). : BID button (display only when hardware log exists). NOTE: ...
Page 442: Hardware Locator
2.3 Hardware Locator Hardware Locator is displayed by selecting “Hardware Locator” from the menu on the left side of the screen. The device in use can be checked visually by lighting the Indicator LEDs on the front and rear of the server in Hardware Locator. Select operation control in “Indicator LED Control.”...
Page 443: Fru Inventory
2.4 FRU Inventory FRU is displayed by selecting “FRU Inventory” from the menu on the left side of the screen. By selecting “FRU Name,” various information regarding the selected device is displayed in FRU Inventory. Select device from “FRU Name.” Chassis Information Chassis information is displayed.
Page 444 Part Number : Part number FRU File ID : FRU file ID Asset Tag : Asset management tag...
Page 445: Server Name
2.5 Settings Settings is displayed by selecting “Settings” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Setting for the following items of the system can be set in Settings.  Server Name  Network  Serial Over LAN ...
Page 446 Set/display server name in “Server Name.” Usable ASCII character code Number of settable characters  alphabetic character  alphanumeric character Space character, “_”, “/“  Clicking “Submit” enables to set the information of (1). IMPORTANT:  Some of the description message (up to 32 characters:A-Z,a-z,0-9,' ','-','/') may not be displayed if the management PC OS is Linux.
Page 447: Network
2.5.2 Network Network is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Network” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Setting related to network of server Web console can be set in Network. It can be set manually or by DHCP server. (2)-1 (2)-2 (2)-3...
Page 448: Serial Over Lan
2.5.3 Serial Over LAN Serial Over LAN is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Serial Over LAN” of the menu on the left side of the screen. IPMI SOL (Serial Over LAN)transfer rate of the server can be set in Serial Over LAN. Selecting “Enable Serial Over LAN”...
Page 449: Customer Data
2.5.4 Customer Data Customer Data is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Customer Data” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Customer information can be set/changed in Customer Data. Usable characters are characters which are allowed when english mode is set in language setting. As for Language conversion, refer “BMC Web Console Language/HELP”.
Page 450 Customer Data Set/display the following customer information. Item Usable Chacter Number of settable characters Name Following ASCII character code is useable.  alphabetic character  alphanumeric character  space character  “_”, “-“, “+”, “@”, “.”  newline character Customer ID Same as above Street Same as above...
Page 451 Contact Email Fomula:XXX@YYYZZZ XXX: ASCII character code(alphabetic/alphanumeric character, ”_”, ”-“, “.”) YYY: ASCII character code (alphabetic/alphanumeric character, ”-“, “.”) The last character needs to be ".". ZZZ: ASCII character code (alphabetic/alphanumeric character) Ex: mail@example.com Department Same as “Contact Name” Special Handling Same as above Instructions...
Page 452: Mode Settings
2.5.5 Mode Settings Mode Settings is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Mode Settings” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Various operation settings for the server can be set in Mode Settings.
Page 453 (10) (11) Clicking “Submit” enables to set the information of (3) ~ (10). Clicking “Default Select” enables to restore the operation mode to the status before selecting operation. Configuration Display/set setting information related to configuration. Default Description Property setting Specify whether to clear the BIOS data. ⁃...
Page 454 Default Property Description setting Specify whether to boot EFI. Boot EFI - Enable : Enable EFI boot Disable - Disable : Disable EFI boot Specify type of reset for OS/EFI shell. Reset Policy - Cold : Cold reste(Do hardware inirialization) Cold - Warm : Warm reset Memory...
Page 455 setup. So, it is recommended that NUMA is set to “disable” on BIOS when using the memory interleaving among multiple processors. Refer to the “Chipset” of “BIOS Setup” section for details on NUMA. Specify the type of memory channel. ⁃ Quad : memory access per each 4 channels Memory Channel Selection If A1080a-S,A1080-D or A1040a, this is Quad...
Page 456 Monitoring Stalling Display/set setting information related to stall monitoring. Default Property Description setting You can set timeout value if monitoring of stall for BIOS POST. Timeout BIOS POST Stall Policy value ： 10 ⁃ Timeout value An operator can designate monitoring time by minutes minute unit.
Page 457 If monitoring is selected to “Enable”, an operator can designate monitoring time by minute unit. (Settable value: 0-60) Fault Handling Display/set setting information related to fault. Default Property Description setting Set the reboot policy for degraded partition. ⁃ Boot reboot the partition that the failure unit Degraded Partition Boot Policy belongs to.
Page 458 (10) Power Display/set setting information related to power. Default Property Description setting Specify the DC power action when AC powered ⁃ DC stays off when AC is applied Maintain DC powered-off after AC power supplied. DC stays off Power Restore Policy when AC is ⁃...
Page 459 (11) Miscellaneous Display/set other setting information. Default Property Description setting Specify the QPI Link frequency. ⁃ AUTO Power Restore Policy AUTO ⁃ 4.8GT/S ⁃ 5.8GT/S ⁃ 6.4GT/S IMPORTANT:  The Maximum QPI link frequency capability depends on Processor SKU. If the QPI frequency changes to higher frequency than the maximum QPI link frequency capability which the processor SKU supports, the processor runs with the maximum QPI link frequency.
Page 460: User Management
2.6 User Management User Management is displayed by selecting “User Management” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Add/deletion of user name and password change for logging in to system Web console can be performed in User Management. Display user account information in list.
Page 461  Add New User Account screen (10) Register new user account information. “User Name” Enter new user name. Usable ASCII character code Number of settable characters alphabetic character   alphanumeric character  “_”, “-“ “Password” Enter password. Usable ASCII character code Number of settable characters ...
Page 462 Clicking “Add” enables to set the information of (5) ~ (8). The screen moves to the initial screen of User Management after setting is completed. (10) Clicking “Cancel” enables to move to the initial screen of User Management.  Modify User Account screen (11) (12) (13)
Page 463 (16) Clicking “Modify” enables to set the information of (13) ~ (15), and move to the initial screen of User Management. (17) Clicking “Cancel” enables to move to the initial screen of User Management. Web console supports the following user accounts and passwords by default. User Name Privilege Level Default password...
Page 464: Alert Management
2.7 Alert Management Alert Management is displayed by selecting “Alert Management” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Warning can be notified to the specified management PC when event occurs in the server. There are two types of notification methods, SNMP Trap and Email in Alert Management. Display alert information.
Page 465  Modify Alerts screen (10) (11) (12) (13) Set alert information. Select alert type in “Alert Type.” Selection Options  SNMP Trap  Email Select alert level in “Event Severity.” Alert Level Description Disable All Alert notification is disabled. Information Send the notification of higher severity than the Information level in the system.
Page 466 Set IP address in “Destination IP.” IP address can be set when alert type is SNMP Trap. Set the address in dot-decimal notation to IP address. Dot-decimal notation: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (0-255) Set Email address in “Email Address.” Usable ASCII character code Number of settable characters ...
Page 467  SMTP Server Address screen (14) (15) (16)-1 (16)-2 (17) (16)-3 (18)-1 (18)-2 (19)-1 (19)-2 (19)-3 (20)-2 (20)-1 Set IP address of SMTP server. (14) IP address of send mail server can be displayed/changed in “Mail Server (SMTP)IP.” Set the address in dot-decimal notation to IP address. Dot-decimal notation: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (0-255) (15) Selecting the checkbox for “Port No”...
Page 468 (16)-2 “User Name” Usable ASCII character code Number of settable characters  alphabetic character  alphanumeric character  “_”, “-“ (16)-3 “Password”Usable ASCII Number of settable characters character code alphabetic character   alphanumeric character  symbols(Except the space character) (17) Set the sender address to “From Address”...
Page 469: Save Or Restore
2.8 Save or Restore Save or Restore is displayed by selecting “Save or Restore” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Save or restore of SG information related to the server is performed in Save or Restore. Selecting “Save Settings”...
Page 470 If you restore, the following object will be back to status at save. Restore Object System Model console System System Health Status A1080a-S/A1080a-E/A1040a Setting information in System Name A1080a-S/A1080a-E/A1040a Setting information in Network A1080a-S/A1080a-E/A1040a The SSL certificate and the private key file that A1080a-S/A1080a-E/A1040a were installed in SSL certificate screen Setting information in Customer Data...
Page 471: Kvms Redirection
2.9 KVMs Redirection KVMs Redirection is displayed by selecting “KVMs Redirection” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Display, keyboard and mouse of management PC are connected to server via network to be used as server console in KVMs Redirection. Select mouse mode.
Page 472 Japanese characters(Shift_JIS), the file may not be able to open and the vKVM will stall. Please kill the vKVM client software. NEC strongly recommends placing the file directly below driver letter. Select “ActiveX Console” to start ActiveX console.Without installing special software on the management PC, it is possible to use the KVM redirection function.
Page 473 IMPORTANT:  The ActiveX console can not be used on the 64bit version IE. The below dialog is shown after the Management Firmware 3.0.0.7 version.  Warning about security certificate is sometimes displayed as a small window of IE when you connect to Server Web console using HTTPS in the environment of Windows7 + IE8 etc.
Page 474 (3) Select “Java Console” to start Java console.If installing special software,Java VM.it will be possible to use KVM redirection function with the browser rather than IE, such as FireFox. IMPORTANT:  JavaVM needs to be installed to start Java Console. Install 32bit version Oracle(Sun Microsystems) Java JRE6 and7.
Page 475 (4) Important Notice regarding on the use of Windows Vista and 7 later When a user uses the ActiveX console on the Windows Vista and 7 later operating system, the user must run the Internet Explorer as the Administrator. Instructions a.
Page 476: Activex Console
2.9.1 ActiveX console In this section, some features of the ActiveX console are described. ●Caption Some information is displayed in the caption. This example is the capture image that the KVM client of the Server2 Web console is launched via the customer LAN.
Page 477 ●Video Menu Some features regarding the video data are supported on the Video menu. Each entry meaning is described below. Start Redirection Video output starts. Stop Redirection Video output stops. Restart Restart the KVM client feature. When the session is timeouted, the restart will fail.
Page 478 IMPORTANT:  The movie file is the AVI format and the codec is Microsoft Video 1. The file can be replayed by using the Windows Media Player.  <Video Recording...> message prints in the caption while recording.  The console PC is under heavy load while recording. ...
Page 479 ●Keyboard Menu Some features regarding the keyboard are supported on the Keyboard menu. Each entry meaning is described below. Hold Right Ctrl Key The right ctrl key is holding. Hold Right Alt Key The right alt key is holding. Hold Left Ctrl Key The left ctrl key is holding.
Page 480 ●Options Menu Some features regarding the option setting are supported on the Options menu. Each entry meaning is described below. Bandwidth Network throughput between the KVM client and the management firmware. Basically, do not select this entry. KB/Mouse Encryption Encrypt the network data. Basically, do not select this entry. ●Device Menu Some features regarding the remote media are supported on the Device menu.
Page 481 IMPORTANT:  The remote media is recognized as the USB2.0 SCSI device(removable media).  The virtual floppy can be written and read, but can not be formatted as low level.  On Red Hat Enterprise Linux, to remove the virtual floppy, at first unmount the floppy device on the operating system.
Page 482: Java Console
2.9.2 Java console In this section, some features of the Java console are described. ●Caption Some information is displayed in the caption. Each entry meaning is same as the ActiveX console. ●Video Menu Some features regarding the video data are supported on the Video menu. Each entry meaning is described below.
Page 483 IMPORTANT:  The movie file is the AVI format and the codec is Motion JPEG. The file can be replayed by using the Windows Media Player and the Totem(with GNOME).  <Video Recording...> message prints in the caption while recording. ...
Page 484 ●Keyboard Menu Some features regarding the keyboard are supported on the Keyboard menu. Each entry meaning is same as the ActiveX console. IMPORTANT:  Select the keyboard layout by using the “Soft Keyboard” menu. Currently, the Japanese and the English keyboard layout can be supported.
Page 485 ●Options Menu Some features regarding the option setting are supported on the Options menu. Each entry meaning is same as the ActiveX console. ●Device Menu Some features regarding the remote media are supported on the Device menu. Each entry meaning is described below. Redirect CDROM The local CD-ROM drive of the console PC is used for the remote media.
Page 486 IMPORTANT:  The remote media is recognized by the USB2.0 SCSI device(removable media).  The virtual floppy can be written and read, but can not be formatted as low level.  On Red Hat Enterprise Linux, to remove the virtual floppy, at first unmount the floppy device on the operating system.
Page 487: Fault Information
2.10 Fault Information Fault Information is displayed by selecting “Fault Information” from the left side of the screen. Fault information of hardware unit is displayed in Fault Information. If “Clear All” button is clicked, the following process runs. The following process runs in server web console. ...
Page 488 Status : Status IMPORTANT:  When a pair of DIMMs are not configured in the PAIR, the fault sensor information such “Name PMMx DIMMpy (x=1-8),y=1-8)” for the PAIR will not be displayed. IMPORTANT:  SAS slot sensors for SAS slot will be displayed after PCI slot sensors.
Page 489: Enable/Disable Component
2.10.1 Enable/Disable Component Enable/Disable Component is displayed by selecting “Fault Information” and clicking “Enable/Disable” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Hardware unit status (Enable/Disable) can be checked and Enable/Disable setting can be performed manually in Enable/Disable Component. Display/set Enable/Disable status.
Page 490 IMPORTANT:  In A1080a-S/D model, a pair of DIMMs is defined as a PAIR and the status of each sensor for the PAIRs will be displayed. If one or more DIMMs in the DIMM PAIR are not configured, the status,Enabled/Disabled, of the sensor can not be changed ...
Page 491: Firmware Update
2.11 Firmware Update Firmware Update is displayed by selecting “Firmware Update” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Management Firmware is updated in Firmware Update. Specify the file of Management Firmware to be updated in “Select File to update.” Clicking “Update”...
Page 492 Management Firmware information to be updated and the list of existing information is displayed. Management Firmware of all the SPs in the server is updated. Display Management Firmware information to be updated. Module Name : File name Existing Version : Existing version New Version : Version to be updated Clicking “Start Update”...
Page 493  In A1080a-D model, the version of Management Firmware in both servers must be the same. IMPORTANT:  NEC unrecommends the firmware update operation to you while the DC power is on because the application of the OS may not work well. ...
Page 494: Bios Update
2.12 BIOS Update BIOS Update is displayed by selecting “BIOS Update” from the menu on the left side of the screen. BIOS is updated in BIOS Update. Specify BIOS file to be updated in “Select File to update.” Clicking “Update” enables to transfer BIOS file to system Web server and move to BIOS Update Confirm screen.
Page 495 BIOS information to be updated and the list of existing BIOS information is displayed. BIOS is updated for ROM inside the server. Display BIOS information to be updated. Module Name : File name Existing Version : Existing BIOS version New Version : BIOS version to be updated Clicking “Start Update”...
Page 496 IMPORTANT:  Don't execute firmware update operation the status of this server will reach to “OS Running or EFI Manager Booted” after server power on.  In A1080a-D model, if another server is starting up, don’t execute firmware update operation until the status of another server will be “OS Running or EFI Manager Booted”.
Page 497: Virtual Lcd
2.13 Virtual LCD Virtual LCD is displayed by selecting “Virtual LCD” from the menu on the left side of the screen. LCD and LED information in the server is displayed in Virtual LCD. Show displayed contents of virtual LCD. Show displayed contents of virtual LED. Status Power 2.13.1 Virtial LCD Information...
Page 498 (3) XX : The levels of the failure. 09 : Upper Critical 07 : Upper Non-Critical 02 : Lower Critical 00 : Lower Non-Critical Sensor Type Module LCD String note MB[1-2] 3.3V Alm XX MB[1-2] 5.0V Alm XX MB[1-2] 12.0V Alm XX MB[1-2] 2.25V Alm XX MB[1-2] 1.1V Alm XX MB[1-2] 1.8V Alm XX...
Page 499 Display Example 2 (status of the sensor) LCD String Event Pwr NoRdn Redundancy Lost Pwr RdnDeg Redundancy Degrade Pwr Insuff Non-Redundant: Insufficient Resource WDT Timeout Timer expired, status only WDT HardReset Hard Reset WDT Power Down Power Down WDT Power Cycle Power Cycle WDT Timeout Timer Interrupt...
Page 500 LCD String Event PM1 VRTemp Alm Limit Exceed PM2 VRTemp Alm Limit Exceed PM3 VRTemp Alm Limit Exceed PM4 VRTemp Alm Limit Exceed P1 Temp Alm transition to Non-Critical from OK P2 Temp Alm transition to Non-Critical from OK P3 Temp Alm transition to Non-Critical from OK P4 Temp Alm transition to Non-Critical from OK...
Page 501 LCD String Event PM3 DIMMP6 UErr Fault Status asserted PM3 DIMMP7 UErr Fault Status asserted PM3 DIMMP8 UErr Fault Status asserted PM4 DIMMP1 UErr Fault Status asserted PM4 DIMMP2 UErr Fault Status asserted PM4 DIMMP3 UErr Fault Status asserted PM4 DIMMP4 UErr Fault Status asserted PM4 DIMMP5 UErr Fault Status asserted PM4 DIMMP6 UErr Fault Status asserted PM4 DIMMP7 UErr Fault Status asserted...
Page 502 LCD String Event IOH3 Temp Alm transition to Non-Critical from OK IOH3 Temp Alm transition to Critical from less severe IOH4 Temp Alm transition to Non-Critical from OK IOH4 Temp Alm transition to Critical from less severe Proc5 IERR IERR Proc5 ThermTrip Thermal Trip Proc5 Confg Err...
Page 503 LCD String Event IOH3 Temp Alm transition to Non-Critical from OK IOH3 Temp Alm transition to Critical from less severe IOH4 Temp Alm transition to Non-Critical from OK IOH4 Temp Alm transition to Critical from less severe Proc5 IERR IERR Proc5 ThermTrip Thermal Trip Proc5 Confg Err...
Page 504 LCD String Event PM8 DIMMP6 UErr Fault Status asserted PM8 DIMMP7 UErr Fault Status asserted PM8 DIMMP8 UErr Fault Status asserted PCIe Slot8 Err Fault Status asserted PCIe Slot9 Err Fault Status asserted PCIe Slot10 Err Fault Status asserted PCIe Slot11 Err Fault Status asserted PCIe Slot12 Err Fault Status asserted...
Page 505: Online Hardware Dump
LCD String Event BM C1 Critical transition to Critical from less severe BM C2 Non-Crit transition to Non-Critical from OK BM C2 Critical transition to Critical from less severe 2.14 Online Hardware Dump Online Hardware Dump is displayed by selecting “Online Hardware Dump” from the menu on the left side of the screen.
Page 506: Service Processor
Service Processor. Clicking “SP Reset” enables to reset all the MGMs configuring the server. IMPORTANT:  NEC unrecommends the "SP Reset" operation to you while the DC power is on because the application of the OS may not work well.
Page 507 Clicking “Collect Hardware Log” enables to collect hardware logs stored in SPI-Flash-ROM in a batch by the MGMs.in the server Clicking “Download Hardware Log” enables to download the log file collected in (2). Clicking “Download Web Access Log” enables to download and display the access log on the server web console.
Page 508 NOTE:  Each column in the list is re-sizable. If you put cursor on right side of each item and you move the cross cursor to right or left direction, you can change column size of specific item.  If you click the triangular shape in each top column of list, the list is sorted as ascending order.
Page 509: Device Online/Offline
2.16 Device Online/Offline Device Online/Offline is displayed by selecting “Device Online/Offline” from the menu on the left side of the screen. Online/Offline setting for device can be performed in Device Online/Offline. Mounting/removal of PCIe to/from the server is performed. Options for selection ...
Page 510: Resource Web Console
Resource Web Console To connect to Resource Web Console, enter IP address set in the address field by going to “Box -> Box Network Menu” from EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor after starting the browser. The set IP address can be checked by going to “Box -> Box Network Menu -> View Information.” It is possible to connect to resource Web console by connecting to system Web console and clicking Resource name in display items for “Power Consumption by BaseModule”...
Page 511 Health : Overall server status Display (value) Description Normal No failure occurrence, or Correctable Error only. Non-Critical Recoverable Error occurrence. Maintenance is required inside the server. Critical Fatal Error occurrence. Maintenance is required inside the server. (2) Hardware Component Sensor Status Display hardware status.
Page 512: Settings
3.2 Settings Settings is displayed by selecting “Settings” from the menu on the left side of the screen. The following items regarding resource can be set in Settings.  Network  Mode Settings...
Page 513: Network
3.2.1 Network Network is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Network” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Setting regarding Network of resource Web console can be set in Network. It can be set either manually or by DHCP server. (2)-1 (2)-2 (2)-3...
Page 514: Mode Settings
3.2.2 Mode Settings Mode Settings is displayed by selecting “Settings” and clicking “Mode Settings” of the menu on the left side of the screen. Various operation settings related to resource can be set in Mode Settings. Clicking “Submit” enables to set the information of (3). Clicking “Default Select”...
Page 515 IMPORTANT:  In A1080a-D model, it is necessary to run “Reset Param MGM” twice.  At 1st time execution of "Reset Param MGM", the SG information of the MGM when the resource web console is working will be reset to the default. By this operation, the MGM will be reset, and the connection will be disconnected.
Page 516: Service Processor
3.3 Service Processor Service Processor is displayed by selecting “Service Processor” from the menu on the left side of the screen. This function is not supported. The “SP Reset” is displayed as gray and impossible to be clicked...
Page 517: Privilege Level Of Bmc Web Console
Privilege Level of BMC Web Console Each operational enabled condition is indicated in the following table in operation of each BMC Web console. Kind: S(BMC System Web console), P(BMC Server Web Console), R(BMC Resource Web console) Kind Page Operation Condition Monitoring System Summary View Information...
Page 518 Hardware Push “Submit” Administrator/Operator privilege ○ Locator button level is needed. Information FRU Inventory View Information ○ ○ Configuration Settings －－ Push “Submit” Administrator/Operator privilege Time And Date ○ button level is needed. Push “Submit” Administrator privilege level is System Name ○...
Page 519 View current ○ settings User Push “Add User” Administrator privilege level is ○ ○ Management button needed. Push “Modify Administrator privilege level is ○ ○ User” button needed. Push “Delete Administrator privilege level is ○ ○ User” button needed. View user list Administrator/Operator privilege ○...
Page 520 Access "Firmware Update" is not opened “Firmware by another Web consoles. ○ ○ Update Confirm” Push “Update” Administrator privilege level is BIOS Update ○ ○ button needed. Push “Display Administrator privilege level is Current BIOS needed. ○ ○ Status Version” button Access "BIOS Update "...
Page 521: Bmc Web Console Language/Help
BMC Web Console Language/HELP Each BMC Web Console have Switching between English and Japanese input function, and HELP display function. (1) Clicking “?Language”, the Languages screen will be displayed. (2) Clicking “?HELP”, the HELP(Help System) screen will be displayed. Languages (3) Selecting “English(EN)”...
Page 522: Help
HELP (6) The HELP(Help System) screen displays a description of the page item. Switching between languages, English and Japanese will be represented. (7) Clicking “x”, close the HELP(Help System) screen.
Page 523: About Smash-Clp
SMASH-CLP About SMASH-CLP Using SMASH-CLP command line interface,some functions such as below are supported * Power On/OFF the system * Display the system information and status * Set the network * SOL SMASH-CLP is command line protocol interface specification defined by DMFT,Distributed Management Task Force.
Page 524: Network Protocol
IMPORTANT: •Any terminal software can be used. •However, HyperTerminal of Windows XP or telnet command are not recommended because those might cause artifacts. •Tera Term and PutTTY are free software and recommended. Network Protocol The network listed below are supported TCP Port Number TELNET SSH ver.
Page 525: Telnet Connecting
TELNET Connecting To start up SMASH-CLP using TELNET protocol, connect TCP(Port 23) to the IP address of the management firmware from the terminal software.If the prompt such as below is displayed, then input “User Name” and “Password”. If the authentication of the user failed, the network is disconnected compulsory.
Page 526 Then input “User Name” for Authentication and select “Keyboard-interactive”. Then input “Password”.
Page 527: Simultanious Connection
If the authentication succeeded, SMASH-CLP is able to be used. If it failed, the network is disconnected compulsory. IMPORTANT: •It is not possible to use the port number rather than 23 for the SSH port number. •The authentication method rather than “keyboard-interactive” are not supported.
Page 528: Supported Standard Commands
IMPORTANT: •The interruption of the command by CTRL + C is not supported. However there are some exceptions. Supported Standard Commands General description The following standard SMASH-CLP commands defined by DMTF specification are supported by the management firmware. Command Function Privilege Move to the target.
Page 529 ・ cd The format of cd(Change default target) command is shown below. cd [<target>] Below are the examples. -> cd partition1 COMMAND COMPLETED : cd partition1 ufip=/partition1 -> cd COMMAND COMPLETED : ufip=/partition1 -> cd partition1/ COMMAND SYNTAX ERROR : cd partition1/ IMPORTANT: •If “/”...
Page 530 HINT: •Before executing this command, the TFTP server should be configured. Because “UDP/69 used TFTP protocol,the security setting might be required depending on the user’s environment. By pressing CTRL + C, it is possible to interrupt the command during TFTP network communication. •SG,System Genaration, means the configuration settings for the system.
Page 531 •After updating the management firmware, the new firmware is started up by reseting the management firmware. •NEC unrecommends the firmware update operation to you while the DC power is on because the application of the OS may not work well.
Page 532 Execute the command such as below when updating the BIOS. -> load -source tftp://192.168.1.1/0001A052_R828.rom -oemnecfiletype bios IMPORTANT: •After updating the BIOS, the new BIOS is started up at the next DC power ON. The management firmware is not necessary. Execute the command such as below when restoring the SG information. ->...
Page 533 ・ set The format of set command is shown below. set [<target>] <propertyname>=<value> This command sets more than 1 property for the specified target. The argument of <propertyname>=<valule> is necessary. Some properties are set at the same time.To specify more than 1 properties, mark off by a space,” “, between the arguments of <propertyname>=<valule>.
Page 534 ・ start The format of start command is shown below. start [<target>] For example, execute such as below to power on the partition(server). -> start partition1 COMMAND COMPLETED : start partition1 ufip=/partition1 System already started Start: Target started successfully If the DC power is already ON, the command ends with error. ->...
Page 535 Lena platform(A1080a-D) Server1 Server2 Server MLAN Server MLAN (192.168.1.100) (192.168.1.101) SMASH-CLP (192.168.1.1) To power on each partition(server), execute start command after connecting to the IP address of the Server MLAN from the console PC. Below is an example. FOR SERVER1 c:¥>telnet 192.168.1.100 NEC00004C01F026 login: OEM Password: ***...
Page 536 The figure below represents the configuration of A1080a-E model. Lena platform(A1080a-E) Server Server MLAN (192.168.1.200) SMASH-CLP (192.168.1.1) To power on the partition(server), execute start command after connecting to the IP address of the Server MLAN from the console PC. Below is an example. c:¥>telnet 192.168.1.200 NEC00004C01F026 login: OEM Password: ***...
Page 537 ・ stop The format of stop command is shown below. stop [<options>] [<target>] To shut down (soft off) the partition(server), execute such as below. -> stop partition1 COMMAND COMPLETED : stop partition1 ufip=/partition1 Stop: Target stopped successfully It is possible to power off the partition(server) compulsory by adding the “-f” option. ->...
Page 538: Supported Oem Commands
Supported OEM Commands General description Below are the OEM commands which are supported. Command Privilege Function oemnecversion Operator Display the version of the management firmware and the BIOS. oemneclogin Operator Do remote login to the other management board. oemnecsol Connect to the SOL of the partition(server) oemnecreboot Administrator Reboot the management firmware...
Page 539 It takes some tens of seconds to retrieve flashrom blocks. Use `CTRL+C' signal to abort the processing. |ADDR NAME VERSION TYPE SIZE |0x00000000 boot 0.0.2.9 1 164736 7fe15b48| |0x00060000 params 0.0.2.9 17 4063232 03553266| *|0x00460000 root 0.0.3.5 7 13045824 355f7e71| *|0x01b60000 osimage 0.0.3.5 6 1192708 dc82ac72| |0x01cc0000 root...
Page 540 SOL(Serial Over LAN) is the structure to communicate with the client computer using serial console data of the host OS on the LAN(RMCP+). It is possible to use SOL via LAN wirh the client software which applies to RMCP+ such as IPMItool or ipmiutil.
Page 541 IMPORTANT: • Please use the “sol” user for the first login. When the user is not used, the second login authentication is skipped. Key Bind The key bind , keyboard shortcut on the SOL console, listed below are available. Function <CTRL+e>cf Grab the authority to operate the key <CTRL+e>af...
Page 542 IMPORTANT: • When the management firmware is busy, the SOL console may disconnect. If necessary, please reconnect the SOL console. • If network has any troubles, TCP session may remain on the management software. If it occurred, it may be impossible to connect to SMASH-CLP or SOL console newly.
Page 543 • Don’t use this command imprudently while the system is operating. • To reboot without any condition, add force option • NEC unrecommends the firmware update rebooting to you while the DC power is on because the application of the OS may not work well.
Page 544 oemnecspdump ・ Format oemnecspdump ・ Parameter None ・ Description This command takes management firmware log so called SP Dump. The maintenance person uses this command when a fauilre occurred. The log data as uuencode format is displayed on the terminal of the software. ・...
Page 545 ・ oemnecpasswd ・ Format oemnecpasswd ・ Parameter None ・ Description This command changes the password which is used currently for the exclusive user account of SMASH-CLP. It is impossible to change the password of the System/Server/Resource Web console. The characters used for the password are the English alphabet (either CAPITAL or small) and the figures (0 -9).
Page 546 ・ oemnecfirewall ・ Format oemnecfirewall [<telnet|http> <on|off>] ・ Parameter <telnet|http>: TELNET Protocol or HTTP Protocol <on|off>: Enable or Disable ・ Description This command sets the security settings regarding to tne network protocol of the management firmware. It is possible to enable or disable the connection of TELNET or HTTP.
Page 547 ・ oemnectrusthost ・ Format oemnectrusthost [<on|off> [<ipaddr1> <ipaddr2> ... <ipaddr5>]] ・ Parameter <on|off>: Enable or Disable <ipaddr1> <ipaddr2> ... <ipaddr5>: IP Address (less than 6) ・ Description This command restricts the network access to the management firmware by the IP address.
Page 548 ・ oemnecforcedump ・ Format oemnecforcedump ・ Parameter None ・ Description Execute INIT to the server and take crash dump for the host OS. It is the same operation as ForceDump which is executable from the Status Display or Server Web Console. This command needs to be executed on the target partition.
Page 549: Target Tree
Target Tree General description Below are the structures of the target tree in the management firmware. It is possible to display the target tree if executing the show command on SMASH-CLP. The default setting of the current target just after the login is the root,”/”. The structure of the tree Below is the structure of the target tree for SMASH-CLP.
Page 550: Property
Property Below are the property for the target of SMASH-CLP. Target Property (example) Description ufip=/ ufip=/settings1 timeout=500 Session Timeout ufip=/system1 Guid=3F2504E0-4F89-11D3-9A0C-0011223344 Display DeviceGUID of the system ufip=/system1/nic1 ipaddress=192.168.1.100 Display and Set the system subnetmask=255.255.255.0 network usedhcp=0 committed=1 macaddress=00:00:4C:02:C7:9B defaultgatewayaddress=0.0.0.0 ufip=/partitionX Guid=3F2504E0-4F89-11D3-9A0C-556677889 Display DeviceGUID and the power status of the server...
Page 551: Setting1 Target
oemnec_cputhrottle=00 oemnec_cputhrottle_current=00 ufip=/resource1 Guid=3F2504E0-4F89-11D3-9A0C-AABBCCD Display DeviceGUID of the DEEFF resource ufip=/resource1/nic1 ipaddress=192.168.1.127 Display and Set the subnetmask=255.255.255.0 resource network usedhcp=0 committed=1 macaddress=00:00:4C:02:C7:9B defaultgatewayaddress=0.0.0.0 ufip=/maintenance1/ ipaddress= 172.16.255.254 Display and Set the nic1 subnetmask=255.255.0.0 maintenance network macaddress=00:00:4C:88:88:88 IMPORTANT: •Don’t use set command which changes the MAC address because it might cause malfunction of the management firmware.
Page 552: System1 Target
system1 target This target is regarding the system. system1/nic1 target This target is for the network settings of the system. Below is the property of the target. ipaddress : Set the network IP address for the system as static It is valid when committed=1 is set. subnetmask : Set the network subnet mask for the system as static It is valid when committed=1 is set.
Page 553 ・ Examples If the properties such as ipaddress, subnetmask,usedhcp and Defaultgatewayaddres are set, the properties are displayed as “Not committed” unless committed=1 is set. Ipaddress setting example1 -> cd /system1/nic1 COMMAND COMPLETED : cd /system1/nic1 ufip=/system1/nic1 -> set ipaddress=192.168.1.5 COMMAND COMPLETED : set ipaddress=192.168.1.5 ufip=/system1/nic1 ipaddress=192.168.1.5...
Page 554: Partition Target
partition<X> target This target is regarding the partition(server). It displays the information such as DeviceGUID, Power Status and Chassis ID function for the partition(server).
Page 555: Partition/Nic1 Target
partition<X>/nic1 target This target is for the network settings of the server. The usage is as same as the system1/nic1 target. partition<X>/biossettings1 target This target is for the BIOS settings of the server. Beacause it is possible to start up the server with the least information of the BIOS SG settings, the automatic OS boot is possible by using macro script.
Page 556 Settings: 0=Disable, 1=Enable PatrolScrubbing Memory configuration Settings: 0=Disable, 1=Enable MemoryChannelSele Memory configuration ction Settings: 0=Dual(non-hemi mode), 1=Quad(hemi mode) MemoryInterleave Memory configuration Settings: 0=Disable, 1=Intra, 2=Inter(4way), 3=Inter(Max) MemoryAddressingSi Adressing Size Settings: 0=44bit mode, 1=40bit mode HyperThread Hyper Thread（Not supported） Settings: 0=Disable, 1=Enable PCI Error Recovery（Not supported）...
Page 557 ・ resource1 target This target is regarding the resource. resource1/nic1 target ・ This target is for the network settings of the resource. The usage is as same as the system1/nic1 target. ・ maintenance1 target This target is regarding the maintenance network. ・...
Page 558: Overview
WS-Management (Web Service for Management) 1 Overview Using WS-Management Protocol, you can control server power and retrieve information of sensors in the server. NOTE:  Implementation of WS-Management complies with the specification, DTMF Web Services for Management 1.0.0. NOTE:  This functionality is confirmed using the following tool which supports the WS-Management protocol on Windows 2008 Server RC2.
Page 559: Power Control
2 Power Control You can perform power control of the host system by the following operations.  Power ON  Forced Power OFF(Power OFF immediate)  OS Shutdown(Soft Shutdown)  Hard Reset  Force Dump  Power Cycle IMPORTANT:  If operating system is already running, these operation may cause the loss of data in the host system.
Page 560 IMPORTANT:  While follwing web console operation is running, don’t run WS-Management operation. Web Console Function Button Operation “ Submit ” System Network Web Console “ Submit ” Mode Settings “ Submit ” Core Status Settings “ Clear All ” Fault Information “...
Page 561: Power On
2.1 Power ON Create the file input-RequestPowerStateChange2.xml and enter the following command, if you use WinRM. This operation issue the power status change request which the power status is 2, to MGM. winrm invoke RequestPowerStateChange "http://schemas.dmtf.org/wbem/wscim/1/cim-schema/2/CIM_PowerManagementService?_ _cimnamespace=root/cimv2+Name=IPMI Power Service+CreationClassName=CIM_PowerManagementService+SystemName=Unknown.IP MI BMC DeviceID.5B+SystemCreationClassName=Host_ComputerSystem" -r:PROTOCOL:// IP_ADDRESS /wsman -username: USERNAME -password: PASSWORD -auth:basic -encoding:utf-8 -skipCAcheck -skipCNcheck -skipRevocationcheck -format:xml -file:input-RequestPowerStateChange2.xml...
Page 562: Force Power Off
2.2 Force Power OFF Create the file input-RequestPowerStateChange6.xml and enter the following command, if you use WinRM. This operation issue the power status change request which the power status is 6(Off - Hard), to MGM. winrm invoke RequestPowerStateChange "http://schemas.dmtf.org/wbem/wscim/1/cim-schema/2/CIM_PowerManagementService?_ _cimnamespace=root/cimv2+Name=IPMI Power Service+CreationClassName=CIM_PowerManagementService+SystemName=Unknown.IP MI BMC DeviceID.5B+SystemCreationClassName=Host_ComputerSystem"...
Page 563: Os Shutdown
2.3 OS Shutdown Create the file input-RequestPowerStateChange8.xml and enter the following command, if you use WinRM. This operation issue the power status change request which the power status is 8(Off - Soft), to MGM. winrm invoke RequestPowerStateChange "http://schemas.dmtf.org/wbem/wscim/1/cim-schema/2/CIM_PowerManagementService?_ _cimnamespace=root/cimv2+Name=IPMI Power Service+CreationClassName=CIM_PowerManagementService+SystemName=Unknown.IP MI BMC DeviceID.5B+SystemCreationClassName=Host_ComputerSystem"...
Page 564: Hard Reset
2.4 Hard Reset Create the file input-RequestPowerStateChange10.xml and enter the following command, if you use WinRM. This operation issue the power status change request which the power status is 10(Master Bus Reset), to MGM. winrm invoke RequestPowerStateChange "http://schemas.dmtf.org/wbem/wscim/1/cim-schema/2/CIM_PowerManagementService?_ _cimnamespace=root/cimv2+Name=IPMI Power Service+CreationClassName=CIM_PowerManagementService+SystemName=Unknown.IP MI BMC DeviceID.5B+SystemCreationClassName=Host_ComputerSystem"...
Page 565: Force Dump
2.5 Force Dump Create the file input-RequestPowerStateChange11.xml and enter the following command, if you use WinRM. This operation issue the power status change request which the power status is 11(Diagnostic Interrupt (NMI)), to MGM. winrm invoke RequestPowerStateChange "http://schemas.dmtf.org/wbem/wscim/1/cim-schema/2/CIM_PowerManagementService?_ _cimnamespace=root/cimv2+Name=IPMI Power Service+CreationClassName=CIM_PowerManagementService+SystemName=Unknown.IP MI BMC DeviceID.5B+SystemCreationClassName=Host_ComputerSystem"...
Page 566: Power Cycle
2.6 Power Cycle Create the file input-RequestPowerStateChange9.xml and enter the following command, if you use WinRM. This operation issue the power status change request which the power status is 9(Power Cycle (Off-Hard)), to MGM. winrm invoke RequestPowerStateChange "http://schemas.dmtf.org/wbem/wscim/1/cim-schema/2/CIM_PowerManagementService?_ _cimnamespace=root/cimv2+Name=IPMI Power Service+CreationClassName=CIM_PowerManagementService+SystemName=Unknown.IP MI BMC DeviceID.5B+SystemCreationClassName=Host_ComputerSystem"...
Page 567: Sensor Information
3 Sensor Information You can retrieve sensor information of all sensors or of the specified sensor. 3.1 Enumeration of All Sensors Enter the following command, if you enumerate numeric sensors (e.g.: temperature, voltage) with WinRM. winrm enumerate http://schemas.dmtf.org/wbem/wscim/1/cim-schema/2/CIM_NumericSensor -username:USERNAME -password:PASSWORD -r:PROTOCOL://IP_ADDRESS/wsman -auth:basic -encoding:utf-8 -skipCAcheck -skipCNcheck -skipRevocationcheck Enter the following command, if you enumerate non-numeric sensors (e.g.: Processor, Memory, PSU, FAN) with WinRM.
Page 568: Retrieving Specified Sensor
3.2 Retrieving Specified Sensor You can retrieve the sensor by specifying sensor number. Enter the following command, if you retrieve information of the sensor which sensor number is 0, using the WinRM. winrm get "http://schemas.dmtf.org/wbem/wscim/1/cim-schema/2/CIM_NumericSensor?SystemCreat ionClassName=CIM_ComputerSystem+CreationClassName=CIM_NumericSensor+System Name=Unknown.IPMI BMC DeviceID.5B+DeviceID=1.0.0.32.1.99" -r:PROTOCOL://IP_ADDRESS/wsman -username:USERNAME -password:PASSWORD -auth:basic -encoding:utf-8 -skipCAcheck -skipCNcheck -skipRevocationcheck Enter the following command, if you retrieve information of the sensor which sensor number is 1, using the WinRM.
Page 569 IMPORTANT:  If you would like to retrieve information of the specified sensor, you need to specify the “DeviceID” for specified sensor. This is included in the instance data returned by the enumeration operation. Example: CIM_NumericSensor Accuracy = 0 Availability = null BaseUnits = 7 Caption = Current(0.0.64) CommunicationStatus = null...
Page 570: Reset And Clear
Reset and Clear Refer to this section when the server does not operate or when the setting contents previously set in BIOS need to be restored to the factory default. Reset Hard Reset IMPORTANT: Hard reset clears memory inside DIMM of the server and the data being processed.
Page 571: Management Firmware Reset
Management Firmware Reset When display of EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor or Web Console does not perform properly, when updating firmware or when changing vKVM settings, reset BMC(Service Processor) by the following procedures. IMPORTANT: • By performing reset of Management Firmware while connected to Web console, the connection to remote console is disconnected.
Page 572 2. Reset from server Web console After connecting to server Web console, press “SP Reset” button from Service Processor (sub menu). If two MGMs are configured in the system, resets are issued for both MGMs. To issue reset for each MGM, press “SP Reset” button on server Web console. 3.
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Page 574: Software
Software Software NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/A1080a-S, A1080a-D, A1080a-E Express5800/A1040a Software This chapter describes software prepared for Express5800/A1080a-S, A1080a-D ,A1080a-E and Express5800/A1040a. “Attached Media” (page 575) This section introduces the software stored in the “EXPRESSBUILDER” attached to the server. “EXPRESSBUILDER” (page 576) This section describes the setup tool “EXPRESSBUILDER”.
Page 575: Attached Media
System Management Utility NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension (for Linux) Other NEC ESMPRO Agent (for Windows) Various Online Documents NEC ESMPRO Agent (for Linux) (“HTML/PDF) Note: Universal RAID Utility for VMware and NEC ESMPRO Manager/Agent for VM Ware are not included.
Page 576: Expressbuilder
Software EXPRESSBUILDER “EXPRESSBUILDER” is software to maintenance of the server. Menu Started by Autorun (Master Control Menu) When the attached CD/DVD is set on the computer where Windows is operating, the menu starts automatically by Autorun function. NOTE: It may not run automatically depending on the timing when the CD/DVD is set.
Page 577: Bundled Software For The Server
Below describes about bundled software for installing Linux. NEC ESMPRO Agent (for Linux) NEC ESMPRO Agent (for Linux) is an application used to monitor the server. To install NEC ESMPRO Agent (for Linux) separately, refer to "NEC ESMPRO Agent Installation Guide (Linux)"...
Page 578: Universal Raid Utility (Linux)
/lnx/pp/uraidutl Management of RAID System using NEC ESMPRO Manager Using NEC ESMPRO Manager (Ver. 5.3 or later) allows you to view, monitor, and operate the RAID System managed by the Universal RAID Utility. See the instruction of NEC ESMPRO Manager about system requirements and how to use.
Page 579: Nec Product Info Collection Utility (For Linux)
Software NEC PRODUCT INFO COLLECTION UTILITY (for Linux) The NEC Product Info Collection Utility is used to collect various system configuration and log information for maintenance or troubleshooting purpose of the server. Installation You can install this utility according to the following procedure.
Page 580 Software # cd /hoge # ls ezclct_inst.sh ezclct.tar.gz # ./ezclct_inst.sh # ls ezclct ezclct_inst.sh ezclct.tar.gz ↑ It is installed under this directory. IMPORTANT: ･Please log-in the system in account with the root authority. ･3.5GB or more free space is required for the installation directory. Using Utility Execute /stdclct/collectsa.sh in the installation directory of this utility.
Page 581 Software Uninstallation Execute ez_uninst.sh under the installation directory of this utility. All the under of the ezclct directory that the installer made when installing it is deleted. # cd /hoge # ls ezclct # ezclct/ez_uninst.sh # ls ↑ The ezclct directory is deleted.
Page 582: Bundled Software For Management Pc
To monitor/manage the computer in which NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed from management PC on the network, use NEC ESMPRO Manager bundled with the server. Refer to the online document or NEC ESMPRO online help for details on how to install in management PC and setting.
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Page 584: Operation And Maintenance
Express5800/A1080a-S, A1080a-D, A1080a-E Express5800/A1040a Operation and Maintenance Operation and Maintenance This chapter describes operations and maintenance of the NEC Express 5800/A1080a,A1040a series. “Daily Maintenance” (page 585) This section describes the checking points for daily use, managing files and cleaning the server.
Page 585: Daily Maintenance
Checking Alerts 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 management PC. Check whether any alert is reported on NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Page 586: Checking Status Leds
Operation and Maintenance Checking Status LEDs When the power of the server is turned on, or before shutting down to turn off the server, check the LED of hard disks installed in 2.5-inch disk bays and LED on the front of the server. Refer to “LED Description”...
Page 587: Cleaning
Operation and Maintenance Cleaning Clean the server on a regular basis to keep the serer 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 injuries. Refer to pages to after for details.
Page 588: Cleaning The Keyboard/Mouse
Operation and Maintenance Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are powered off (the POWER/SLEEP LED is unlit), 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 589: Cleaning Cd/Dvd
Operation and Maintenance Cleaning CD/DVD A dusty CD/DVD-ROM or dust-accumulated tray causes the device to fail to read data correctly. Follow the procedure below to clean the tray and CD/DVD-ROM regularly: 1. Make sure that the server is powered off (the POWER LED is unlit). 2.
Page 590: Console-Less Setup
Operation and Maintenance Console-less Setup The Maintenance Tool has Console-less function enables to access remotely from a management computer (management PC) to set up each items when no console such as keyboard is connected to the server. Starting the Function The console-less function starts up by specifying IP address (LAN for maintenance) of the System Web Console, the Server Web Console and the Resource Web Console in the http address in a web browser of a management PC.
Page 591: Starting Up System Web Console
Operation and Maintenance Starting up System Web Console The factory default IP address of LAN for maintenance is 192.168.1.1. Starting up Server Web Console The factory default IP address of LAN for maintenance differs as follows depending on the model types.
Page 592: Troubleshooting At Failure
Identifying the Failure When a failure occurs, use NEC ESMPRO Manager to identify the failure area and to judge if the failure is caused by hardware or by software. When the failure point is found and the cause is confirmed, replace the failure parts or recover the system.
Page 593: Error Message By Server Management Application
Operation and Maintenance Error Message by Server Management Application If the server management tools such as NEC ESMPRO Agent/Manager or RAID system management utility is installed on the server or the management PC, contents of failure appears on the display of the management PC or the server when a failure occurs.
Page 594: Troubleshooting
Operation and Maintenance Troubleshooting When the server fails to operate as expected, see the following to find out your problem and follow the instruction given before asking for repair. If the server still fails to operate successfully after solving your problem, take a note on the on-screen message and contact your service representative.
Page 595 Unable to access the hard disk drive. ■ Is the hard disk drive applicable to the server? → Only the NEC-authorized hard disk drives are guaranteed for operation. ■ Is the hard disk drive properly installed? → Ensure to push the hard disk drive carrier all the way into the server, and lock the carrier with its lever.
Page 596 Operation and Maintenance Unable to operate the keyboard or mouse properly. ■ Is the cable properly connected? → Check if the cable is connected to the USB port of the server. ■ Is BIOS set properly? → USB port setting can be changed to Enable/Disable on the BIOS menu. Check the USB port to be used is enabled on the BIOS setup.
Page 597 Operation and Maintenance ■ Is the CD/DVD media dirty or scratched? → Check if there is no finger print, taint or scratch on the disk surface of the CD/DVD media. If there is taint, clean the disk surface of the CD/DVD media. If the media still cannot be loaded after the cleaning, replace another loadable CD/DVD media to check if it can be loaded.
Page 598 BIOS booting one is displayed. ■ Are the installed memory or PCI device compatible with the server? → Only the NEC-authorized devices are guaranteed for operation. Access to the internal device or external device fails (Or unable to operate properly).
Page 599 Unable to access hard disk drive. ■ Is the hard disk drive compatible to the server? → Only the NEC-authorized hard disks are guaranteed for operation. ■ Is the hard disk drive installed properly? → Ensure to push the hard disk drive carrier all the way into the server, and lock the carrier with its lever.
Page 600 Operation and Maintenance ■ Is connection restricted with firewall or gateway? → Connection may be restricted by firewall or other. If the connection problem is solved after directly connecting with the client PC with LAN cross cable, check again the firewall and gateway. Forgot login name/password for the Remote Management Function on the web browser.
Page 601: Windows
Operation and Maintenance Windows Warning of the following contents may be logged to the system event log when starting up Windows Server 2008 R2 system. Event ID: Source: e1qexpress Type: Warning Description: Intel(R) 82576NS Gigabit Ethernet Controller Network link has been disconnected. →...
Page 602 Operation and Maintenance → There is no problem on system operation. Event ID: 1015 Source: Microsoft-Windows-Security-SPP Type: Warning Description: Detailed information of HRESULT Returned hr = 0xC004F022, original hr = 0x80049E00 → There is no problem on system operation if it is not logged after the Activation. Following warning may be logged in the system event log if OS is rebooted with recognition of iSCSI while Windows Server 2008 R2 is operating.
Page 603 Operation and Maintenance Following warning may be logged if shadow copy import is executed to the server containing floppy drive while Windows Server 2008 R2 is operating. Event ID: 12289 Source: Type: Error Description: Volume Shadow Copy Service Error: Unexpected error DeviceIoControl({GUID} -00000000000002B0,0x00560000,0000000000000000,0,00000000001EC0E0,4096,[0]) hr = 0x80070001, incorrect function.
Page 604 Operation and Maintenance Event ID: 22 Event Type: Warning Event Source: iANSMiniport Description: Primary Adapter does not sense any Probes: Intel(R) ---- Possible reason: partitioned Team. → It is not a problem in operating the system. Following warning may be logged in the system event log when booting the system of Windows Server 2008 R2.
Page 605 Operation and Maintenance Following system event log may be logged if Windows Server 2008 is installed. Event ID: Source: storflt Type: Warning Description: The Virtual Storage Filter Driver is disabled through the registry. It is inactive for all disk drives. Event ID: Source: Microsoft-Windows-Time-Service...
Page 606 Operation and Maintenance Following application event may be logged if Windows Server 2008 is installed. Event ID: Source: Microsoft-Windows-WMI Type: Warning Description: A provider, Ncs2, has been registered in the Windows Management Instrumentation namespace, Root¥IntelNCS2, to use the LocalSystem account. This account is privileged and the provider may cause a security violation if it does not impersonate user requests.
Page 607 Operation and Maintenance Warning of the following contents may be logged to the system event log when starting up Windows Server 2008 system. Event ID: Source: iANSMiniport Type: Warning Description: The following adapter link is not connected: Intel(R)PRO/1000  Event ID: Source: iANSMiniport Type:...
Page 608 Operation and Maintenance Fatal of the following contents may be logged to the system event log when restoring by Windows Server Backup and restarting the system. Event ID: Source: Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Power Type: Fatal Description: The system has restarted before shutting down the system normally. This error may occur because of stopping the system response, the system crush or the unexpected power off.
Page 609: Expressbuilder
Operation and Maintenance EXPRESSBUILDER Unable to start EXPRESSBUILDER □ Did you set EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the server? → If you do not set EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the server, an error message will appear or the OS will boot. □...
Page 610: Setup With Expressbuilder
Operation and Maintenance Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER Fails to execute "Windows OS Parameter File Creator" → "Windows OS Parameter File Creator" must be run using Microsoft(R) HTML Application host. If it does not start, associate the file type with Microsoft(R) HTML Application host via the following process.
Page 611 Operation and Maintenance Even after setting by EXPRESSBUILDER to join the domain, the system is installed in workgroup □ Is the LAN cable properly connected? →If the LAN cable is not connected, the system is installed in workgroup setting, not in domain join setting.
Page 612: Master Control Menu
Operation and Maintenance Master Control Menu Unable to read online document. ■ Is Adobe Acrobat Reader installed properly? → A part of online document is provided in PDF file format. Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader beforehand. ■ Is the system OS Windows XP SP2? →...
Page 613: Raid System And Raid Controller
Operation and Maintenance RAID System and RAID Controller When the server configuring RAID system does not operate properly, or when the management utility does not operate properly, check the following points. If there is any corresponding items, follow the procedure. Unable to install OS.
Page 614 Operation and Maintenance Unable to check consistency. ■ Is logical drive “Degraded”? → Replace the failed hard disk drive and execute the rebuild. ■ Is the RAID level of the logical drive RAID0? → A consistency check cannot run as RAID0 has no redundancy.
Page 615: Nec Esmpro
→For details of NEC ESMPRO Agent (for Windows), refer to "NEC ESMPRO Agent Installation Guide (Windows)" in EXPRESSBUILDER or its help. NEC ESMPRO Agent (Linux) →For details of NEC ESMPRO Agent (for Linux), refer to "NEC ESMPRO Agent User's Guide (Linux)" in EXPRESSBUILDER. NEC ESMPRO Manager →For details of NEC ESMPRO Manager, refer to "NEC ESMPRO Manager Installation Guide"...
Page 616: Failure Analysis Procedure
Operation and Maintenance Failure Analysis Procedure As described in the Chapter 2 “Hardware,” the server is configured with CRU and FRU which are replaceable modules/units in the installation environment of the customer. This section describes the analyzing procedure of CRU (Customer Replacement Unit). When the status LED of EXPRESSSCOPE®...
Page 617 Operation and Maintenance If nothing is shown on “View Faults” of EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor, or if the displayed abbreviation is not described on the above list, EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor itself may have a failure. In such a case, follow the checking procedure below. In this case, ｃheck the operation status and the suspected server status on system web console.
Page 618 Operation and Maintenance < Description> (1) Name of the system and firmware version  System name : Name of the system is displayed. N/A is displayed when there is no name.  Firmware version : Management firmware version. (2) System Health: Status of system Name : Name of the system is displayed.
Page 619 Operation and Maintenance EFI Manager Booted EFI Manager Booted status OS or T&D Starting OS or T&D Starting status T&D Running T&D Running status OS Running OS Running status Stopping Shutting down (loading) status Handling Fault Handling Fault status Handling DP Handling DP status * The following describes the relationship between status of System Health and Server Health, and the suspected failure.
Page 620 Operation and Maintenance 3. Confirm Event Log and then confirm the suspected failure with the BID. The suspected failure is confirmed through the WEB Console on the suspected system or server. As for models A1080a-S ,A1080a-E and A1040a, it is recommended to confirm both the System and Server 1 WEB Consoles.
Page 621 Operation and Maintenance (2) Confirm the Event Log on the Monitoring Event Log screen. In select an event log category, select All Sensors. ALL Sensors 3. “BID” 4. “Download” (as necessary) <Description> The Event Log consists of the following five elements: ...
Page 622 Operation and Maintenance (5) Read the information on the Monitoring Event Log screen as necessary since information listed here needs to be collected in the next procedure. To collect event log data, right-click on the Event Log screen and select “Select All (A)”. Then, right-click and select “Copy (C)”.
Page 623 Operation and Maintenance If the FRU is highly suspected and the CRU is not, contact the maintenance company to replace the FRU.
Page 624: Specifying Failure Of Power Cable
Operation and Maintenance Specifying Failure of Power Cable Since a failure of power cable is not detected by BID (Build In Diagnostic), judge if the cable must be replaced or not for a failure. When the AC power is properly supplied to the power supply unit, the status LED of the unit blinks in green.
Page 625: Collecting Failure Information
Operation and Maintenance Collecting Failure Information In the event of failure, collecting the information at the failure with the following procedure may be required. IMPORTANT: ● Collect the information described below only when such is requested by your maintenance company. As to the hardware logs, however, it is recommended to collect before asking for a support in order for your maintenance company to identify and remove failed point quicker.
Page 626: Collecting Configuration Information
Operation and Maintenance Collecting Configuration Information This section describes how to collect information on hardware configuration and internal setting of the server. Use Diagnostic Program for log collection. IMPORTANT: When STOP error, system error or system stall occurs, reboot the server before starting the log collection.
Page 627: Collecting User-Mode Process Dump (Dr. Watson Diagnostics Information)
Operation and Maintenance Collecting User-Mode Process Dump (Dr. Watson Diagnostics Information) This section describes how to collect diagnostics information related to application error. Refer to “Acquiring User-Mode Process Dump” of "Installation Guide (Windows)" for more details. Collecting Memory Dump This section describes how to collect dumped contents of memory at a failure. There are two ways of collecting memory dump.
Page 628: Backing Up Ipmi Information
Backing up IPMI Information IPMI information is collected. To collect the information, NEC ESMPRO Agent must be installed. 1. Go to “Program → NEC ESMPRO Agent → ESRAS Utility.” ESRAS Utility screen is displayed. 2. Select “Display the latest information” from the tree to collect local computer information.
Page 629: Collecting Hardware Log
Operation and Maintenance Collecting Hardware Log This section describes which hardware information of the server needs to be collected. IMPORTANT: ● It is recommended to collect failure information described below before asking for a support in order for your maintenance company to identify and remove failed point quicker.
Page 630 Operation and Maintenance Checking Disabled Parts 1) Start the WEB Console to be checked. Click “Fault Information” on the left menu and check the status of each part on the Fault Information screen. When a scroll bar is displayed, drag the scroll box to confirm the status of all parts. The following is an example of the Server WEB Console: 3.
Page 631 Operation and Maintenance <Description> ✔Setting ：Enabled is selected when the part listed under Name is used. Otherwise, Disabled is selected. ：Disabled sensor name ✔Name 4) Read the information and collect data as necessary since information listed here needs to be collected in the next procedure. Since textual data on the removed parts cannot be copied, take a screen shot ([Alt+Print Screen]) or write the information down.
Page 632 Operation and Maintenance Confirming Sensor Information Start the WEB Console to be checked. Click “Monitoring” on the left menu and click “Sensor Reading” on the Sensor Monitor and System Event Log screen. The following is an example of the System WEB Console: 1-2) Click “Sensor Reading”...
Page 633 Operation and Maintenance Confirm if there are any issues concerning the status of each part on the Monitoring Sensor. In Select a sensor type category, select All Sensors. When a scroll bar is displayed, drag the scroll box to confirm the status of all parts. ALL Sensors <Description>...
Page 634 Operation and Maintenance 7. Collecting Service Processor LOG Information Collect the LOG information of the Service Processor. IMPORTANT: The LOG information of the Service Processor can be collected while the OS is operating. However, the response time from the OS may become slow since the management board can get heavily loaded.
Page 635 Operation and Maintenance 3) Save the log data. 1) Click “Download Hardware” on the Service Processors screen. 2) The following dialog box is displayed. Save the log data in any folder of the management terminal.
Page 636: Repairing System
Operation and Maintenance Repairing System Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2 When Windows does not start for some reason, you can recover Windows using the system recovery option. Be sure to perform this operation under the supervision of a user or administrator who has a thorough knowledge of this option.
Page 637: Contents Of System Diagnostics
Operation and Maintenance System Diagnostics This section describes System Diagnostics that executes various tests for the server, and how to use its functions. Contents of System Diagnostics Following items are tested in system diagnostics. ● Checking memory installed on the server ●...
Page 638 Operation and Maintenance Start up the server. When the following message is displayed, press “F2” key to go to BIOS setting screen. Version 1.26.1117. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. Press <DEL> or <F2> to enter setup. On the BIOS setting screen, go to “Aptio Setup Utility.” Select Boot screen with “→,”...
Page 639 Operation and Maintenance Select “Boot Option #1” and press “Return.” Select a DVD drive (the drive name differs depending on the installed DVD drive) and press “Return.”...
Page 640 Operation and Maintenance Confirm the drive is changed to the one selected as the Boot Option #1 and press “ESC.” 10. Insert the TeDoLi CD into the DVD drive, select “SAVE & EXIT” with “→,” select the DVD drive with “↓,” and then press “RETURN.”...
Page 641 Operation and Maintenance 11. On the next screen, specify the console to execute the TeDoLi. Enter the following output target in <boot: _. If there is no target input within 3 seconds after the screen below is displayed, the output target will be SOL.
Page 642 Operation and Maintenance 12. Execute test. (1) Enter <list> command on the command line of the TeDoLi screen to display the test device list. TeDoLi> list +----+-+---------------------------------+------------+----+-------------+ | Num|*| Device List | Type |Prev| Status +----+-+---------------------------------+------------+----+-------------+ 1| | MEMORY |MEMORY 2|!|-MGM2 |MODULE 3|!| -MGM2/MGB/GbE...
Page 643 Operation and Maintenance (2) Enter <select> command on the command line of the System Diagnostics screen to select the test required device. - The followings are three ways of specifying the test device. 1. Specifying “Test device number”: Specifies the test device number of “Num” row individually.
Page 644 Operation and Maintenance (3) Enter <time> or <round> command on the command line of the System Diagnostics screen to set the test ending condition. When the test ends by the specified time, specify <time> command. When the test ends by the number of test executing times, specify <round>...
Page 645 Operation and Maintenance 13. Check test status. Enter <stat> on the command line of the System Diagnostics screen to check the executing status of the test. The following is an example of screen using the command. TeDoLi> stat Status : Executing Time : 000:00:44 Total of tests : 15...
Page 646 Operation and Maintenance 14. Check results of executed test. Enter <fail> command in the command line of the System Diagnostics screen to check the executed results of the test. Nothing is displayed when there is no error. When an error occurs, detailed information is displayed of all the test result with error. The following is an example of screen when an error occurs.
Page 647 Operation and Maintenance 16. End system diagnostics. Enter <shutdown> command or <reboot> command in the command line of the System Diagnostics screen to end the system diagnostics. The following is an example of using <shutdown> command. If the command is entered, the command confirmation message is displayed. Enter “y”...
Page 648: Details Of System Diagnostics
Operation and Maintenance Details of System Diagnostics Test Items Test item Test name Test target device Memory test Memory access test Memory CPU test Cache test CPU cache Floating point arithmetic test DVD test Random read test Internal DVD drive MT test Read test External storage...
Page 649: Command List
Operation and Maintenance Command List The following is the list of the command used on the system diagnosis. Refer to “Command Reference” for the details of using each command ( = Available  = Unavailable). Command Description Idle Exec Wait close Collapse the display under the specified device on the tree.
Page 650 Operation and Maintenance ■ History function With “UP” or “DOWN” keys, this function refers the commands that are entered after the start up.
Page 651: How To Execute System Diagnostics
Operation and Maintenance How to Execute System Diagnostics Sequence of Test Execution Power on the Server Start TeDoLi Display test device list Select/unselect test device (Status: Idle) Set test ending condition Check test status Test starts Check executed test result (Status: Executing) Log collecting TeDoLi ends...
Page 652: Displaying Test Device List
Operation and Maintenance Displaying Test Device List Use <list> command to display the list of test devices. Test Device List is displayed in the tree structure. The tree shows the installed position of hardware. Except all the memory in the system is displayed in one lump. The following is an example of screen using the command.
Page 653: Selecting/Unselecting Test Device
Operation and Maintenance Selecting/Unselecting Test Device Use <select> command to select the test device, and <desel> command to unselect the test device. The following is an example of screen using the command. TeDoLi> select 17 TeDoLi> list +----+-+---------------------------------+------------+----+-------------+ | Num|*| Device List | Type |Prev| Status +----+-+---------------------------------+------------+----+-------------+...
Page 654: Setting Test Ending Condition
Operation and Maintenance Setting Test Ending Condition Use <option> command to check the test ending condition. There are two procedures for the test ending conditions. The first is ending the test by setting the test executing time. The second is ending the test by setting the round times, the number of test to carry out.
Page 655: Checking Test Status
Operation and Maintenance Checking Test Status Use <stat> command to check the progress of the test. To check the detailed status for each test, use <statv> command. This command shows the number of executed times and progressing status of each time for each test. The following is an example of screen using the commands.
Page 656 Operation and Maintenance Test executed status can be confirmed on the test device list by <list> command. The following is an example of screen using the command. TeDoLi> list +----+-+---------------------------------+------------+----+-------------+ | Num|*| Device List | Type |Prev| Status +----+-+---------------------------------+------------+----+-------------+ | 15|!| -BM/MB/PCI9 | 16|!| -Port1 |FC-PORT | 17|*|...
Page 657: Ending Test Forcibly
Operation and Maintenance Ending Test Forcibly Use <term> command to forcibly end the test being executed. The following is an example of screen using the command. TeDoLi> term Are you sure you want to terminate the test? Enter Y or N [N]: y Terminating the test.
Page 658 Operation and Maintenance Use <warn> command to check the detail information when warning occurs on the test. The following is an example of screen using the command. eDoLi> warn -------------------------------------------- BM/MB/PCI9/Port1/SCSI-ID0 LUN0(iStorage 1000) --------------------------------------------- Device number : 19 Warning messages exist, although successfully completed the test. Command complete with retry.
Page 659: Collecting Log
Operation and Maintenance Collecting Log Saving Log on External Device Use <log> command to save the TeDoLi log on an external device (removable device). After entering <log> command, select the removable disk to be the target in “Save.” The following is an example of screen using the command. TeDoLi>...
Page 660: Displaying On Screen
Operation and Maintenance Displaying on Screen Use <log> command to display the TeDoLi log on the screen. After entering <log> command, select “Display.” Since a lot of information is displayed, it is recommended to use such as log function of the remote console. The following is an example of screen using the command.
Page 661: Ending Tedoli
Operation and Maintenance Ending TeDoLi Use <shutdown> or <reboot> command to end the TeDoLi. The following is an example of screen using the command. TeDoLi> shutdown Are you sure you want to shut down the system? Enter Y or N [N]: y ：...
Page 662: Test Executing Part
Operation and Maintenance Test Executing Part Memory Test (1) Outline Memory access test This test reads the test target memory and writes the exclusive logical sum of the read value and the random value on the memory. Whole memory area is the test target excepting 1GB for the system diagnosis to operate.
Page 663: Cpu Test
Operation and Maintenance CPU Test (1) Outline Cache Test This test writes and reads memory for the test area, and the results are compared. Floating point arithmetic test This test executes floating point arithmetic instruction. (2) Message 1. Standard message Message Content Start CPU test.
Page 664: Dvd Test
Operation and Maintenance DVD Test (1) Outline Random read test This test reads randomly-selected blocks from a media and check if the data is properly transmitted. When the blocks are read 200 times, the test round counts up one (This does not mean all the blocks on the disk can be read in one round). (2) Message 1.
Page 665 Operation and Maintenance 2. Error message Message Content Terminated the test due to The command ended abnormally. an unexpected error. SCSI command error occurred. I/O status : xx (H) I/O status : Refer to Appendix B (1) errno. API status : xx (H) API status : Refer to Appendix B (2) API status.
Page 666 Operation and Maintenance MT Test (1) Outline MT reading test This test starts reading from the top block on a magnetic media and checks if the data is properly transmitted. When the blocks are read once, the test round counts up one. Test ends after the test is executed for ten rounds.
Page 667 Operation and Maintenance 2. Error message Message Content SCSI command error The command ended abnormally. occurred. I/O status : xx (H) I/O status : Refer to Appendix B (1) errno. API status : xx (H) API status : Refer to Appendix B (2) API status. Target status : xx (H) Target status : Refer to Appendix B (3) SCSI target status.
Page 668: Hdd Test
Operation and Maintenance HDD Test (1) Outline Random read test This test reads randomly-selected blocks from a media and check if the data is properly transmitted. When the blocks are read 200 times, the test round counts up one (This does not mean all the blocks on the disk can be read in one round). (2) Message 1.
Page 669 Operation and Maintenance 2. Error message Message Content Close error. (errno=xx) Closing the device failed. errno : Refer to Appendix B (1) errno. Data unmatch error. Data mismatching occurred. Expected data is as follows. xx: xx xx xx ... Actual data is as follows. xx: xx xx xx ...
Page 670: Ether Test
Operation and Maintenance Ether Test (1) Outline Internal loop back test This test uses the internal loopback function in the Ether host adapter to loopback packets in the host adapter and checks the transmission/reception on the host adapter is properly done.
Page 671: Command Reference
Operation and Maintenance Command Reference list Function: This command displays the device list. Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> list +----+-+---------------------------------+------------+----+-------------+ | Num|*| Device List | Type |Prev| Status +----+-+---------------------------------+------------+----+-------------+ 1| | MEMORY |MEMORY 2|!|-MGM2 |MODULE 3|!| -MGM2/MGB/GbE |NIC 4| | Port1(eth1) |ETH-PORT 5| |...
Page 672 Operation and Maintenance Description Description number Device status is displayed. Device number On the top of the device list name,“+” or “-” symbol is marked. This indicates there are devices under the marked device. (blank) Indicates this is not the test target device. Indicates this is the test target device.
Page 673: Open
Operation and Maintenance open Function: This command expands device information under the entries of device list specified by argument. It does not show the device list. Argument: Description open Expands devices under the specified device number. Command is ignored when there is no device under the device. x : Test device number Expands all the devices under the device.
Page 674: Close
Operation and Maintenance close Function: This command collapses device information under the entries of device list specified by argument. Argument: Description close Collapses devices under the specified device number. Command is ignored when there is no device under the device number.
Page 675: Info
Operation and Maintenance info Function: This command displays detailed information of device specified by argument. Argument: Description info Displays detailed information of the specified device number. When there are devices under the specified device, the detailed information under the devices is displayed. x : Test device number Displays all the detailed information existing under the specified device.
Page 676 Operation and Maintenance Function: This command saves test execution log. The file name of the log is “td_yymmddhhmmss.log.” Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> Select the Log Operation. 1: Save (USB-FDU 2: Display 3: Cancel Enter selection [Cancel]: 1 Now Saving... All Log have been saved.
Page 677: Stat
Operation and Maintenance stat Function: This command displays the current or the previous test status. Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> stat Status : Idle Time : 000:05:31 Total of tests : 6 Running Pass Failure Warning (Description) Description Description number Displays the test status when the command is entered.
Page 678: Statv
Operation and Maintenance statv Function: This command displays the detailed status of the current test. Argument: Description Statv Displays the detailed status of the specified device number. x :Test device number Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> statv 4 Test Count Progress : 56% (Description)
Page 679: Pass
Operation and Maintenance pass Function: This command displays information of test that ended normally. Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> pass -------------------------------- CELL0/IOM0/PAM1/PCI1/Port0(eth0) -------------------------------- Device number : 12 Random read test start. Total block : 34861056 Block size : 512 Test start block : 0 Test end block : 34861055 Transfer block : random length...
Page 680: Fail
Operation and Maintenance fail Function: This command displays all the test information having “Failure” status. Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> fail -------------------------------- CELL0/IOM0/PAM1/PCI1/Port0(eth0) -------------------------------- Device number : 12 Terminated the test due to an unexpected error. Set loopback mode error. Ether operation error occurred.
Page 681: Warn
Operation and Maintenance warn Function: This command displays all the test information having “Warning” status. Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> warn --------------------------------- CELL0/HDM0/HDD2(MBB2073RC --------------------------------- Device number : 10 Test Selection : Random Read Test Block Range : All Block Cycle=5 Time=000:01:04 Test has passed, but..
Page 682: Select
Operation and Maintenance select Function: This command sets devices specified by argument as test target. Argument: Description Sets specified device number as test target. select Devices under the selected device become also the test target. x: Test device number Multiple device numbers can be specified (select x1 x2 x3···). Type Sets specified device type as test target.
Page 683: Desel
Operation and Maintenance desel Function: This command excludes devices specified by argument as test target. Argument: Description Sets specified device number to be excluded from test target. desel When devices exist under the specified device, they are also excluded from test target. x :Test device number Multiple device numbers can be specified (desel x1 x2 x3 ···).
Page 684: Option
Operation and Maintenance option Function: This command displays the current test option. Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> option Execution Control: Loop continuosly (Description) Description Description number Displays current option of test ending. Loop continuously : Test continues until forcibly ended. Execution Time Limit : x minutes : Test ends when x minutes elapsed.
Page 685: Time
Operation and Maintenance time Function: This command sets test executing time that is test ending option. Argument: Description Sets test executing time. time x : Executing time (Min) (Test continues when “0” is specified). Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> time 8 <ENTER>...
Page 686: Term
Operation and Maintenance term Function: This command ends the test forcibly. Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> term Are you sure you want to terminate the test? Enter Y or N [N]: Y Terminating the test. Please wait for a while. (Description) Description Description...
Page 687: Reboot
Operation and Maintenance reboot Function: This command reboots the system. Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> reboot Are you sure you want to reboot the system? Enter Y or N [N]: Y (Description) Description Description number Select either of (Y) Reboot system or (N) No. Function: This command displays the version of the TeDoLi.
Page 688: Help
Operation and Maintenance help Function: This command displays the command list. Description (Screen image) number <ENTER> TeDoLi> help TeDoLi commands. list - Display the device list. open - Display component list of selected device. close - Close component list. info - Display the details of the selected device.
Page 689: Relocating And Storing
Operation and Maintenance Relocating and Storing Follow the procedure below to relocate or store the server. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. There are risks of fire, personal injury, or property damage. Refer to the page iii and later for more description. ●...
Page 690 Operation and Maintenance -Memo-...
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Page 693 3656VA / 3511W operating: 10～35℃*7 / 10～80%, non-operating: -10～55℃ / 20～80% Environmental Requirement (non-condensing) EXPRESSBUILDER(NEC ESMPRO Manager, NEC ESMPRO Agent, Major Appendant Parts User's Guide(Online document), Startup Guide, Rack rail Windows Server® 2008 R2 Enterprise/Datacenter (SP1) Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 5.6 or later (EM64T) Supported OS *8 Red Hat®...
Page 694 2003W 2164W operating: 10～35℃*6 / 10～80%, non-operating: -10～55℃ / 20～80% Environmental Requirement (non-condensing) EXPRESSBUILDER(NEC ESMPRO Manager, NEC ESMPRO Agent, Major Appendant Parts User's Guide(Online document), Startup Guide, Rack rail Windows Server® 2008 R2 Enterprise/Datacenter Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise/Datacenter (x64,SP2) Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 5.5 or later (EM64T) Supported OS *7 VMware®...
Page 695 3585W 3905W operating: 10～35℃*6 / 10～80%, non-operating: -10～55℃ / 20～80% Environmental Requirement (non-condensing) EXPRESSBUILDER(NEC ESMPRO Manager, NEC ESMPRO Agent, Major Appendant Parts User's Guide(Online document), Startup Guide, Rack rail Windows Server® 2008 R2 Enterprise/Datacenter Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise/Datacenter (x64,SP2) Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 5.5 or later (EM64T) Supported OS *7 VMware®...
Page 696 3557W 3878W operating: 10～35℃*6 / 10～80%, non-operating: -10～55℃ / 20～80% Environmental Requirement (non-condensing) EXPRESSBUILDER(NEC ESMPRO Manager, NEC ESMPRO Agent, Major Appendant Parts User's Guide(Online document), Startup Guide, Rack rail Windows Server® 2008 R2 Enterprise/Datacenter Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise/Datacenter (x64,SP2) Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 5.5 or later (EM64T) Supported OS *7 VMware®...
Page 697 Appendix B. System Diagnostics Message List (1) Errno The contents of errnp are described below. errno Description ------------------------------------------------------------------ Operation not permitted No such file or directory No such process Interrupted system call I/O error No such device or address Arg list too long Exec format error Bad file number No child processes...
Page 698 No message of desired type Identifier removed Channel number out of range Level 2 not synchronized Level 3 halted Level 3 reset Link number out of range Protocol driver not attached No CSI structure available Level 2 halted Invalid exchange Invalid request descriptor Exchange full No anode...
Page 699 Protocol not available Protocol not supported Socket type not supported Operation not supported on transport endpoint Protocol family not supported Address family not supported by protocol Address already in use Cannot assign requested address Network is down Network is unreachable Network dropped connection because of reset Software caused connection abort Connection reset by peer...
Page 700 API Status The contents of API status (ATA Command) are described below. Code Description ------------------------------------------------------------------ Normal No buffer found at data transfer command/Buffer found at data buffer command ATA command buffer securement request failed ATA command (no data transfer) failed ATA command (with data transfer) failed Descriptions of API status (ATA IO) are as follows.
Page 701 SCSI Host Status The contents of SCSI host status are described below. Code Description ------------------------------------------------------------------ No error Could not connect before timeout period Bus stayed busy through timeout period Timeout for other reason Bad target Told to abort for some other reason Parity error Internal error Reset by somebody...
Page 702 Sense Codes The contents of sense codes (KEY/ASC/ASCQ) displayed at the check condition occurrence are as follows. Description ------------------------------------------------------------------ No sense Recovered error Not ready Medium error Hardware error Illegal request Unit attention Data protect Blank check Vendor specific Copy aborted Abort command Equal Volume overflow...
Page 703 Logical unit not ready, manual intervention required Logical unit not ready, format in progress Logical unit not ready, rebuild in progress Logical unit not ready, recalculation in progress Logical unit not ready, operation in progress Logical unit not ready, long write in progress Logical unit does not respond to selection No reference position found Multiple peripheral devices selected...
Page 704 Error reading UPC/EAN number Error reading ISRC number Read error: loss of streaming Address mark not found for ID field Address mark not found for data field Recorded entity not found Record not found Filemark or setmark not found End-of-data not found Block sequence error Record not found: recommend reassignment Record not found: data auto-reallocated...
Page 705 Partial defect list transfer Invalid command operation code Logical block address out of range Invalid element address Illegal function Invalid field in CDB Logical unit not supported Invalid field in parameter list Parameter not supported Parameter value invalid Threshold parameters not supported Invalid release of active persistent reservation Write protected Hardware write protected...
Page 706 No defect spare location available Defect list update failure Tape length error Enclosure failure Enclosure services failure unsupported enclosure function enclosure services unavailable enclosure services transfer failure enclosure services transfer refused Ribbon, ink, or toner failure Rounded parameter Saving parameters not supported Medium not present Medium not present: tray closed Medium not present: tray open...
Page 707 Internal target failure Select or reselect failure Unsuccessful soft reset SCSI parity error Initiator detected error message received Invalid message error Command phase error Data phase error Logical unit failed self-configuration Tagged overlapped commands (nn = queue tag) Overlapped commands attempted Write append error Write append position error Position error related to timing...
Page 708 Packet does not fit in available space Illegal mode for this track Invalid packet size Voltage fault Automatic document feeder cover up Automatic document feeder lift up Document jam in automatic document feeder Document miss feed automatic in document feeder Configuration failure Configuration of incapable logical units failed Add logical unit failed...
Page 709 When installing and booting OS, BIOS settings are needed to be changed from the default settings depending on the OS.Refer to chapter 2 “Hardware” – “BIOS Setup” for BIOS settings details. The latest information of supported OS is shown in following URL http://www.58support.nec.co.jp/global/download/index.html Windows Windows...
Page 710 NOTE: If any changes are made, save them and reboot the system. The new setting will not affect unless they are saved and the system is rebooted. With A1080a-D model, it is necessary for the settings to be performed for each server (server 1 and server 2).
Page 711 Firmware program is installed in this product for the purpose of controlling management board. The firmware program consists of multiple independent software components. The license (copyright) stated by NEC or the third party exists in each component. This product uses the software components provided as open source software based on the license agreement stated by the third party.
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Page 718 You should also get your employer (if you work as a programmer) or your school, if any, to sign a "copyright disclaimer" for the program, if necessary. Here is a sample; alter the names: Yoyodyne, Inc., hereby disclaims all copyright interest in the program `Gnomovision' (which makes passes at compilers) written by James Hacker.
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