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User's Guide
NEC Express Server
Express5800 Series
Express5800/R110h-1
EXP335, 335A
Chapter 1 General Description
Chapter 2 Preparations
Chapter 3 Setup
Chapter 4 Appendix
10.111.03-101.01
January 2016
© NEC Corporation 2016

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  • Page 1 User's Guide NEC Express Server Express5800 Series Express5800/R110h-1 EXP335, 335A Chapter 1 General Description Chapter 2 Preparations Chapter 3 Setup Chapter 4 Appendix 10.111.03-101.01 January 2016 © NEC Corporation 2016...

  • Page 2: Manuals

    Chapter 2: Useful Features The details of system BIOS settings, RAID Configuration Utility, and EXPRESSBUILDER Chapter 3: Appendix Error messages and Windows Event Logs Other manuals The details of NEC ESMPRO, Universal RAID Utility, and other features Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LED on a hard disk drive ....................35 4.7.8 LEDs for LAN connectors ....................36 Chapter 2 Preparations ............................ 37 Installing Internal Optional Devices ......................38 Safety Precautions ........................... 38 Overview of Installation and Removal ....................39 Confirming Servers (UID Switch) ..................... 41 Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Exiting SETUP ......................... 107 Usage of SETUP ........................... 108 Cases that Require Changes ......................110 EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 ........................112 Overview ............................112 EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 Network Configuration ..............112 EXPRESSBUILDER ..........................114 Features of EXPRESSBUILDER ....................114 Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 5 Installing Software Components ....................... 115 Turning off the Server ..........................116 Chapter 4 Appendix ............................117 Specifications ............................118 2.5-inch Drive Model ........................118 3.5-inch Drive Model ........................120 Interrupt Lines ............................124 Glossary ..............................125 Revision Record ............................127 Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 6: Conventions Used In This Document

    Term indicating a degree of danger Symbol to draw attention WARNING Use only the specified outlet Use a grounded outlet with the specified voltage. Use of an improper power source may cause a fire or a power leak. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Notations Used In The Text

    Unless otherwise stated, hard disk drive described in this document refers to the following. • Hard disk drive (HDD) • Solid state drive (SSD) Removable media Unless otherwise stated, removable media described in this document refers to the following. • USB flash drive • Flash FDD Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 8: Abbreviations Of Operating Systems (Windows)

    Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise POST POST described in this document refers to the following. • Power On Self-Test BMC described in this document refers to the following. • Baseboard Management Controller Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Trademarks

    Trademarks Trademarks EXPRESSSCOPE is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel, Pentium and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation of the United States. Avago, LSI and the LSI logo design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avago Technologies.
  • Page 10 Neither the name(s) of the above-listed copyright holder(s) nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 12: Warnings And Additions To This Product And Document

    4. If you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions in this document, contact your sales representative. 5. Regardless of article 4, NEC Corporation does not take responsibility for effects resulting from your operations. 6. The sample values used in this document are not the actual values.

  • Page 13: Warning Labels

    Warning labels are attached on or near the components with potential hazards. These labels are either attached or printed on the component. Do not remove or black out the labels and keep them clean. If no labels are attached or printed on the server, contact your sales representative. 2.5-inch drive model Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 14 Warnings and Additions to This Product and Document 3.5-inch drive model Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Handling Precautions

    − Tape media: Approximately 1 day • For optional devices, we recommend you use our NEC products. Even if they are successfully installed or connected, installation of unsupported devices can cause the server to malfunction or even failure. You will be charged to repair failure or damage caused by use of such products even within warranty period.
  • Page 16 Keeping your equipment clean is important not only for the appearance but also for functional and safety reasons. A dusty monitor makes it difficult to see the display contents, so clean it regularly. Take rest breaks When you feel tired, take a break. Light exercise is also recommended. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 General Description

    1. Introduction 2. Accessories Describes the accessories of the server. 3. Features Describes the features of the server and the server management. 4. Names and Functions of Parts Describes the name of each part contained in this server. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 18: Introduction

    This high performance server is powered by the latest microprocessor "Intel Xeon processor / Pentium processor ". NEC’s latest technology and architectures realize high-power and high-speed operation that cannot be matched by existing servers. The server is designed with consideration of not only reliability but also expandability, which enables you to use it as a network server.

  • Page 19: Accessories

    The chassis serial number plate and maintenance label is located on the server. If the serial number does not match the number on the warranty, you may not be guaranteed against failure even within the warranty period. Contact your sales representative if they do not match. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Features

    Hard disk drive bay 2.5-inch drive model: Standard 8 slots 3.5-inch drive model: 4 slots • Optical disk drive bay provided as standard • USB3.0 interface (requires the supporting OS) • Three LAN ports (one for management LAN) Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Firmware And Software Version Management

    You can manage the version of firmware or software on the server and update them with an update package by using NEC ESMPRO Manager and ExpressUpdate Agent. This feature automatically updates multiple packages without stopping the system by using NEC ESMPRO Manager.

  • Page 22: Names And Functions Of Parts

    LEDs for showing the status of accessing to the network. Unit ID (UID) LED (See page 33) An LED for maintaining the server. This LED turns on when the UID switch is pressed. Commands from the software also cause it to turn on or flash Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Front View (Without Front Bezel)

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Front View (Without Front Bezel) 2.5-inch drive model 11 12 14-(2) 14-(3) 14-(1) 3.5-inch drive model 11 12 14-(3) 14-(1) 14-(2) Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 24 A switch for resetting BMC of the server. Use the switch A tab for showing the model number and serial number of only when there is a problem with EXPRESSSCOPE the server. Engine 3 (BMC). To use this switch, press it at least five seconds. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Rear View

    SPEED LED (green/amber) 11 PCI Slot Slots for installing low profile PCI cards. The sequential LEDs for showing the transfer speed of LAN ports. numbers indicate the corresponding slot numbers. Display Connector A connector for connecting a display. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 26: External View

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts External View 2.5-inch drive model 3.5-inch drive model Top Cover Release Button Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Internal View

    -(4) BPB_FAN7 Motherboard -(5) BPB_FAN9 PCI Riser Card -(6) BPB_FAN11 Processor (attached under the heat sink) 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Bay The sequential numbers indicate the corresponding slot numbers. 10 Optical Disk Drive (optional) 11 Pull-out Tab Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 28 Motherboard -(5) BPB_FAN9, BPB_FAN10 PCI Riser Card -(6) BPB_FAN11, BPB_FAN12 Processor (attached under the heat sink) 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Bay The sequential numbers indicate the corresponding slot numbers. 10 Optical Disk Drive (optional) 11 Pull-out Tab Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 29 -4 BPB_FAN7 Motherboard -5 BPB_FAN9 PCI Riser Card -6 BPB_FAN11 Processor (attached under the heat sink) (9) 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Bay The sequential numbers indicate the corresponding slot numbers. (10) Optical Disk Drive (optional) (11) Pull-out Tab Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 30 Motherboard -(5) BPB_FAN9, BPB_FAN10 PCI Riser Card -(6) BPB_FAN11, BPB_FAN12 Processor (attached under the heat sink) 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Bay The sequential numbers indicate the corresponding slot numbers. 10 Optical Disk Drive (optional) 11 Pull-out Tab Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Motherboard

    For the supported PCI card specifications, see Chapter 2 (1.10 PCI card). * Only the connectors used for server upgrades and maintenance (such as replacing parts) are listed here. Use other connectors or parts without any change. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Indicators

    While hardware is operating normally, STATUS LED 1 lights green. STATUS LED 2 is off. STATUS LED 1 is off or STATUS LED 2 lights/flashes amber if there is a hardware failure. Tips If NEC ESMPRO is installed, you can view error logs to check the causes of failures. STATUS LED 1, 2 pattern...

  • Page 33: Link/Act Led ( 1, 2)

    The server is accessing network. The server is disconnected from network. 4.7.4 Optical Disk Access LED The LED for optical disk drive at the front of the server flashes when a CD or DVD is being accessed. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 34: Uid Led (Id)

    Power Capping feature is disabled. Note The Power Capping LED seems to be lit or flashing amber when STATUS LED is lit or flashing amber. The amber STATUS LED indicates a hardware failure. Contact your sales representative. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Led On A Hard Disk Drive

    • Do not turn off or reboot the server while a HDD is being rebuilt. • Wait at least 90 seconds before installing a HDD after removing one. • Do not replace a HDD while another HDD is being rebuilt. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Leds For Lan Connectors

    − Management LAN ( M) supports 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 10BASE-T. SPEED LED pattern Description On (amber) The port is operating with 1000BASE-T interface. On (green) The port is operating with 100BASE-TX interface. The port is operating with 10BASE-T interface. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Chapter 2 Preparations

    Describes how to install or remove optional devices. You can skip this section if you did not purchase any optional devices. 2. Installation and Connection Place the server in a proper location and connect some cables following this section. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Installing Internal Optional Devices

    • Do not drop • Do not leave the server being pulled out. • Make sure to complete installation. • Do not install with the cover removed. • Do not get your fingers caught. • High temperature • Electrical shock Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Overview Of Installation And Removal

    See Chapter 2 (2.1.2 Installing the server to the rack or removing it from the rack – (2) Removal procedure). If installing only additional hard disk drives, go to step 11. Important Do not leave the server open on the rack. Remove the top cover. See Chapter 2 (1.5 Removing the Top Cover). Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 40 Install hard disk drives. See Chapter 2 (1.13 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive or 1.14 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive). Attach the front bezel. See Chapter 2 (1.16 Attaching the Front Bezel). Continue the setup with reference to Chapter 2 (2.2 Connection). Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Confirming Servers (Uid Switch)

    When the server is working, be sure to identify the target server by using UID Switch first. When UID Switch is pressed, UID LED lights blue. When it is pressed again, the LED is unlit. UID Switch / LED Front Rear UID switch / LED Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Removing The Front Bezel

    Remove the cable connected to the PCI board such as a LAN board first when removing the top cover. Failure to do so may damage the cable. Unlock the chassis, if necessary. Slide back the top cover while pressing its release button. Lift the top cover off the server. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Tpm Kit

    See steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Lift the air duct and remove it. Install the TPM Kit and secure it by pushing the nylon rivet provided with the TPM Kit. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Dimm

    Important • To avoid static electricity, see Chapter 1 (1.8 Anti-static Measures) in .Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices. • Use only the DIMMs provided by NEC. Tips Up to 32 GB (8 GB × 4) of memory can be installed.

  • Page 45: Dimm Installation Order

    4 GB DIMM 4 GB DIMM Not available 4 GB DIMM 4 GB DIMM 4 GB DIMM Not installed Not available 4 GB DIMM 4 GB DIMM Not installed 4 GB DIMM DIMM#2 DIMM#4 DIMM#1 DIMM#3 Rear Front Motherboard Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 46: Installation

    Set the paging file size to the recommended value (Total memory size x 1.5) or more. When using a Windows OS, see Chapter 1 (6.1 Specifying Memory Dump Settings (Debug Information)) in "Installation Guide (Windows)". For other OS, see the manual provided with the operating system or contact your sales representative. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Removal

    Note • When removing a defective DIMM, check error messages displayed at POST or NEC ESMPRO and check the DIMM socket where the defective DIMM is installed. • At least one DIMM needs to be installed for the server to operate.

  • Page 48: Jumper Settings And Cable Connections Based On Internal Hard Disk Drive Configuration

    In the RAID system, use hard disk drives that have the same specifications (capacity, rotational speed, and standard) for each disk array. Tips Logical drives can be created even with only one physical device. Set the jumper on the motherboard according to your system, as shown below. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 49 Change the jumper setting to 2-3 (Enabled). 3 2 1 3 2 1 Disabled Enabled 有効 無効 Motherboard Using an optional RAID controller Jumper on motherboard (J_SWRAID) Change the jumper setting to 1-2 (Disabled). 3 2 1 3 2 1 Disabled Enabled Motherboard Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 50 • When connecting a RAID controller, set the boot priority to 8th or higher in the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup utility. If the setting is 9th or lower, the configuration menu for RAID controllers cannot be launched. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Connecting Cables

    • Connect the miniSASHD connector of the K410-345(00) to the MINISAS_HD connector on the motherboard. Motherboard Hard disk drive Backplane SLOT 0 SATA 0 SLOT 1 SATA 1 MINISAS_HD SLOT 2 SATA 2 SLOT 3 SATA 3 Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 52 Connect the miniSASHD connector of the K410-345(00) to the connectors for ports 0-3 on the optional RAID controller. Optional RAID Controller Hard disk drive Backplane SLOT 0 SATA 0 SLOT 1 SATA 1 Ports 0-3 SLOT 2 SATA 2 SLOT 3 SATA 3 Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 53 Connect the miniSASHD connectors of the K410-346(00) to the SAS0-3 connectors on the backplane. • Connect the miniSASHD connector of the K410-346(00) to the MINISAS_HD connector on the motherboard. Motherboard Hard disk drive Backplane SLOT 0 SLOT 1 MINISAS_HD SAS0-3 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 54 4-7 on the optional RAID controller. Optional RAID controller Hard disk drive Backplane SLOT 0 SLOT 1 SAS 0-3 Ports 0-3 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 SLOT 4 SLOT 5 SAS 4-7 Ports 4-7 SLOT 6 SLOT 7 Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Notes On Setting Up A Raid System

    When more than one RAID card ware mounted, there may be a difference among the number of RAID Controller which is shown on OS and ExpressScopeEngine3 depending on setting of OptionROM. About Option ROM setting, please refer to the manual of the Raid Controller which are mounted. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 56 On OS* On EE3 Slot1A Int RAID Controller Enabled CTRL = 1 RAID Controller # = 3 Slot1B Slot1C Ext RAID Controller Disabled CTRL = 2 RAID Controller # = 1 *URU(Universal RAID Utility) and System Event LOG Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 57 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices <Example: The RAID Controller number on OS system event log.> RAID number Controller 9341-8i CTRL=1 MR9380-8e CTRL=2 <Example: The number of RAID Controller on EE3> RAID number Controller RAID Controller# 9341-8i RAID Controller# MR9380-8e Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 58 • To define the hot spare disk when drives are mixed, set as "Dedicated Hot Spare" for the same type of drive to prevent the drives from being mixed in the same RAID group (disk array). "Global Hot Spare" cannot be used. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Raid Controller And Flash Backup Unit (Fbu)

    3. When a card is mounted to the PCI 1C slot of the riser card, remove the riser card temporarily to make the installation smooth according to the following procedure. Remove one screw fixing the riser card, hold both edges of the riser card, and then lift it straight to remove it from this server. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 60 4. Remove the two screws, and remove the RAID controller bracket that is fixed to the PCI 1A slot of this server. RAID controller bracket Remove the SAS/SATA cable connected to the mini SASHD connector of the motherboard. mini SASHD connector Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 61 9. Install the RAID controller bracket that was removed in step 4 to the RAID controller by using two screws that were removed in step 6. Place the RAID controller bracket on the front side of the RAID controller, and fix it by using two screws from the back side. Screw Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 62 12. When the riser card was removed as described in step 3, insert the riser card into the slot of the motherboard, and fix it by using one screw that was removed in step 3. 13. Remove one screw, and remove the battery mounting chassis. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 63 PCI 1B / 1C 15. Connect the FBU control cable and flash backup unit. 16. Install the battery mounting chassis that was removed in step 13 by using one screw. 17. Install the removed parts. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 64 Install the RAID controller to the riser card, and connect the FBU control cable. Insert the riser card into the slot of the motherboard, and fix it by using one screw that was removed in step 3. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 PCI 1B / 1C 7. Connect the FBU control cable and flash backup unit. 8. Install the battery mounting chassis that was removed in step 7 by using one screw. 9. Install the removed parts. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 66: Pci Card

    OS installed, set the Option ROM for the card to Disabled. For the setting, see Chapter 2 (1. System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide". 2.5-inch hard disk drive model Riser card PCI 1C PCI 1B PCI 1A Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Notes

    If the boot device is an HDD under an optional RAID Controller, the display is (Bus xx Dev 00) PCI RAID Adapter. Note that the value for xx changes depending on the PCI slot where a RAID Controller is installed. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 68: Supported Cards And Available Slots

    PCI card operates with the performance of the PCI slot on the server. • Standard network Teaming among standard network controllers (both on-board cards) is supported. • For the N8117-01A, use a cable with the following product name and designation: Product name: RS-232C (B) Designation: 804-062746-820 Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 69 The case of Pentium is until one piece. For connecting an external Fibre Channel controller (2 ch) Fibre Channel   (16 Gbps/Optical)  N8190-158A The case of Pentium model (Card performance: PCI EXPRESS 3.0 (x8)) cannot be installed. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 70 The card performance described in the parentheses after the Product name indicates the maximum operation performance of the card.  When the operation performance of a PCI card is higher than the PCI slot on the server, the PCI card operates with the performance of the PCI slot on the server. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Installation

    PCI 1C slot Note Keep the blank cover for future use. Install a PCI card to the riser card. When installing the card, position the terminal part of the PCI card to the riser card slot and insert it. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 72 If a RAID controller, SAS controller or LAN card which connects to any bootable device is added, the boot priority is changed to the default settings. Configure the boot priority in the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup Utility. For details, see Chapter 2 (1.2.5 Boot) in "Maintenance Guide". Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Removal

    Additionally, another worker must hold this server to prevent it from moving when removing the riser card. If using the server while the PCI card is removed, attach the blank cover that comes with the riser card. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 74: Optical Disk Drive

    Important Keep the cover in the optical disk drive for future use. Install the optical disk drive. Screw the bracket you removed in step 3 to secure the optical disk drive in place. Reassemble the server. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Removal

    Screw the bracket you removed in step 3 to secure the optical disk drive in place. Connect the cable of the optical disk drive, and reassemble the server. 1.11.2 Removal To remove an optical disk drive, reverse the installation procedure above. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 76: Redundant Fan

    Lift the fan unit straight to remove it. Important Keep the removed fan unit for future use. Install the redundant fan unit. Important Make sure that the fan unit faces rearward of the chassis as shown by the arrows that indicate the air flow. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 77 Backplane for 3.5-inch hard disk drive FAN1 FAN2 FAN3 FAN4 FAN5 FAN6 FAN11 FAN12 FAN7 FAN8 FAN9 FAN10 Backplane for 2.5-inch hard disk drive FAN11 FAN12 FAN3 FAN4 FAN5 FAN6 FAN7 FAN8 FAN9 FAN10 FAN1 FAN2 Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 78 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 7. Change the jumper settings on the motherboard, as shown in the figure below. J MODEL0 (Red.FAN) Non-redundant fans Redundant fans Important Do not change the other jumper pins. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Inch Hard Disk Drive

    Slot 2 Slot 3 Important • Use hard disk drives provided by NEC. • Hard disk drives with different types of interfaces or different rotational speeds cannot be installed together. • If using hard disk drives in a RAID system, confirm the jumper settings and cabling.
  • Page 80 Turn on the server, run the BIOS Setup Utility, and then specify the boot order from the Boot menu. For details about the Boot menu, see Chapter 2 (1.2.5 Boot) in "Maintenance Guide". See Chapter 2 (1.16 Attaching the Front Bezel) to put the front bezel back. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Removal

    Turn on the server, run the BIOS Setup Utility, and then specify the boot order from the Boot menu. For details about the Boot menu, see Chapter 2 (1.2.5 Boot) in "Maintenance Guide". See Chapter 2 (1.16 Attaching the Front Bezel) to put the front bezel back. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 82: Replacing A Hard Disk Drive In The Raid System

    Do not turn off the server until auto rebuild completes. • Leave an interval of at least 90 seconds between a hard disk drive removal and a hard disk drive installation. • Do not replace another disk during the auto rebuilding. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Inch Hard Disk Drive

    Slot 5 Slot 7 Important • Use hard disk drives provided by NEC. • Hard disk drives with different types of interfaces or different rotational speeds cannot be installed together. • The hard disk drive cannot be mixed with SSD in the same RAID system.

  • Page 84: Installation

    The server provides six slots as standard. Install hard disk drives in ascending port number order. Remove the dummy trays. Important • Keep the dummy trays for future use. • Keep the dummy trays installed where hard disk drives are not installed. Unlock the handle of the tray. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 85 Turn on the server, run the BIOS Setup Utility, and then specify the boot order from the Boot menu. For details about the Boot menu, see Chapter 2 (1.2.5 Boot) in "Maintenance Guide". See Chapter 2 (1.16 Attaching the Front Bezel) to put the front bezel back. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 86: Removal

    Turn on the server, run the BIOS Setup Utility, and then specify the boot order from the Boot menu. For details about the Boot menu, see Chapter 2 (1.2.5 Boot) in "Maintenance Guide". See Chapter 2 (1.16 Attaching the Front Bezel) to put the front bezel back. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 87: Replacing A Hard Disk Drive In The Raid System

    Do not turn off the server until the auto rebuild ends. • Leave an interval of at least 90 seconds between a hard disk drive removal and a hard disk drive installation. • Do not replace another disk during the auto rebuilding. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 88: Attaching The Top Cover

    Hook the tab on the left of the bezel to the server frame, and fit the bezel into the server. Lock the bezel with the bezel lock key. Important Be careful not to accidentally press POWER Switch when attaching the front bezel. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: Installation And Connection

    • Do not leave more than one device being pulled out from the rack. • Do not provide the wiring for the server to exceed the rating of the power supply. • Do not use in the environment where corrosive gas is generated. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 90 Place where the power cord of the server must be connected to an AC outlet that shares the outlet of another device with large power consumption  Place near equipment that generates power noise, such as contact spark at power-on/power-off of commercial power supply through a relay Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: Installing The Server To The Rack Or Removing It From The Rack

    About temperature increases and airflow in the rack Review airflow in the rack and room so that the internal temperature will not exceed the operational temperature during operation. Air enters the server from the front and exits from the rear. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 92 Press the button to unlock After removing the outer rail, only the inner rail is screwed to the server. Inner rail Important Be careful to prevent your fingers being caught by the rail. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 93 For details, refer to Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices. • Do not drop. • Do not leave the server being pulled out. • Do not install with the cover removed. • Do not get your fingers caught. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 94 Hold the server firmly and remove it from the rack. Important • While more than one person is supporting the bottom part of the server, slowly pull out the server. • Do not apply pressure on the server from top when it is being pulled out. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 95 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Pull the rail in the direction of the arrows while pressing the lever. Lever Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 96 Insert the tool into the slit at the front of a rail as shown in the right figure. Slit Unlock the rail by moving the tool in the direction as shown in the right figure. Front view Spring of the lock Top view Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 97 Insert the tool into the slit at the rear of the rail in the direction described. Rotate the tool to unlock it as shown in the right figure. Remove the rail while it is being unlocked. Slit Front view Side view Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 98: Connection

    • Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it goes. • Use only the specified power cord • Do not connect or disconnect the interface cable with the power plugged in the outlet. • Use only the specified interface cable Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 99 Hub , switching hub, USB device Display unit USB device etc . *1 Connect the power cord to a circuit braker of up to 15A. To prevent power cord from disconnecting, secure the power cord with the provided cable tie. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 100 A leased line cannot be directly connected to the serial port connector. If you connect a card to a line, use the card which you have applied for with the certification authority. • The connectors that are not described in this section are unused connectors. Do not connect them all. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 101: Connecting To A Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)

    To change the settings for linking the power supply of UPS, select Server and then AC-LINK in the BIOS setup utility, and change the displayed parameters. Select Power On to perform automatic operations by using the UPS. For details, see Chapter 2 (1.2.4 Server) in "Maintenance Guide". Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 102: Chapter 3 Setup

    EXPRESSBUILDER helps you to install Windows and maintain the server. See Chapter 2 (6. Details of EXPRESSBUILDER) in Maintenance Guide. 5. Installing Software Components You can install Windows and bundled software by following the instructions in "Installation Guide (Windows)". 6. Turning off the Server Turn off power when not using the server. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 103: Turning On The Server

    If POWER LED lights amber, wait until POWER LED is unlit. Press POWER Switch at the front of the server. POWER LED is turned on green and after a while, NEC logo appears on the display. Important Do not turn off the server until NEC logo and some characters are displayed.

  • Page 104: Post

    Explains how POST runs in order. Note • Do not press any keys or perform mouse operations before NEC logo appears. • Powering on the server, after you installed or removed an optional PCI board or moved it to another slot, may display the message that indicates incorrect board configuration and suspend POST.
  • Page 105 Up to three password entries will be accepted. Three incorrect password entries disable the server to boot. In such a case, turn off the power and wait about ten seconds before turning on to boot the server. Important Do not set a password before OS is installed. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 106: Post Error Messages

    If POST detects an error, the error message is displayed on the screen or beeps are sounded. Write down the error message for future use. For details, see "Maintenance Guide". Note Take notes on the messages displayed before consulting with your maintenance service company. Error messages are useful information for maintenance. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 107: Bios Setup Utility (Setup)

    • If you wish to restore the setting to default values, select Save & Exit and then Load Setup Defaults. (The default value might be different from the factory setting.) • You cannot restore the default value in the following submenus in Advanced menu: – iSCSI Configuration submenu – UEFI Driver Configuration submenu Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 108: Usage Of Setup

    Returns the previous screen. If you choose Yes in the following message, SETUP closes without saving the changes. Quit without saving? [Yes]  <F1> key Displays help information. Press <Esc> key to go back to the original screen. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 109 The parameters of Advanced → iSCSI Configuration and UEFI Driver Configuration are not returned to the default value.  <F4> key Saves parameters. If you choose Yes in the following message, the parameters you configured are saved and SETUP closes. Save configuration and exit? [Yes] Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 110: Cases That Require Changes

    Boot → Bootup Numlock State Boot → Quite Boot → Disabled On/Off the function to display By pressing <Esc> key, prevent NEC logo during POST the display of the logo. Advanced → Memory Configuration → Memory Configure the memory after the After rebooting, the Memory DIMM is added or exchanged.
  • Page 111 Server → Power Control Configuration → AC-LINK → Last State using POWER switch, leave it OFF even when UPS supplies power. Server → Power Control Configuration Keep the power OFF even → AC-LINK → Stay off when UPS supplies power. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 112: Expressscope Engine 3

    Press <F2> SETUP, <F3> Internal Flash Memory, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network Press the <F4> key while the message is being displayed to launch ROM Utility. Select your keyboard type on Keyboard Selection screen. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 113 Connect the LAN cable to the management LAN connector in order to connect to the network. It will be available for use if you access EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 via Web browser from management PC according to the setting. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 114: Expressbuilder

    Ensure a CD/DVD is removed from the server, turn on the server, and then press <F3> key during POST. Windows Application You can run EXPRESSBUILDER by clicking the shortcut of NEC EXPRESSBUILDER on the desktop, or select NEC EXPRESSBUILDER from Windows Start menu or Start screen after installing Windows and Starter Pack.

  • Page 115: Installing Software Components

    Chapter 3 Setup 5. Installing Software Components Installing Software Components Continue to install the operating system and other bundled software. See the instructions below. • Installation Guide (Windows) Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 116: Turning Off The Server

    2. If the server does not automatically power off, press POWER Switch at the front of the server. Confirm that POWER LED is OFF. 3. Turn off peripheral devices. Tips Hibernate function of Windows Server cannot be used. Do not set Hibernate at Windows shutdown. Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 117: Chapter 4 Appendix

    NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R110h-1 Appendix 1. Specifications Describes specifications of the server. 2. Interrupt Lines Describes the interrupt lines assigned to this server. 3. Glossary 4. Revision Record Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 118: Specifications

    External dimensions (width × depth × height) 482.4 x 678.2 x 44.1 mm (front bezel/ protrusions/ inner rails included) 482.4 x 681.0 x 44.1 mm (dust proof bezel/ protrusions/ inner rails included) Weight (Standard/Max.) 10 kg/17.5 kg (including rails) Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 119 Storage: −10 to 55°C/20 to 80% (no condensation either when operating or when stored) EXPRESSBUILDER (NEC ESMPRO Manager) (Windows), Main accessories NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService, User’s Guide (electronic document) included), Getting Started, one-touch rack rail (mounted on the server as standard) Power cord Installed OS −...

  • Page 120: Inch Drive Model

    10 kg/17.5 kg (including rails) Power supply 1 x 400 W 80 PLUS® Platinum compliant (bipolar grounded outlet) (hot-plug unavailable) 100/200 VAC ± 10%, 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz (power cable must be selected) Power rating 462 W Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 121 Storage: −10 to 55°C/20 to 80% (no condensation either when operating or when stored) EXPRESSBUILDER (NEC ESMPRO Manager) (Windows), Main accessories NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService, User’s Guide (electronic document) included), Getting Started, one-touch rack rail (mounted on the server as standard) Power cord Installed OS −...
  • Page 122 10 kg/17.5 kg (including rails) Power supply 2 x 500 W 80 PLUS® Gold compliant (bipolar grounded outlet) (hot-plug available) 100/200 VAC ± 10%, 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz (power cable must be selected) Power rating 513 W Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 123 Storage: −10 to 55°C/20 to 80% (no condensation either when operating or when stored) EXPRESSBUILDER (NEC ESMPRO Manager) (Windows), Main accessories NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService, User’s Guide (electronic document) included), Getting Started, one-touch rack rail (mounted on the server as standard) Power cord Installed OS −...

  • Page 124: Interrupt Lines

    As factory settings, interrupt lines are assigned as follows. Peripheral Device (Controller) Peripheral Device (Controller) System timer Real-time clock − Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System Cascade connection COM 2 serial port COM 1 serial port − Arithmetic operation processor − − − − Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 125: Glossary

    NEC ESMPRO Manager Software for managing plural servers on network. NEC ESMPRO Software for monitoring the server. This works with NEC ESMPRO Manager. You can ServerAgentService choose Service Mode or Non-Service Mode when installing this software. Service Mode resides as the OS service and Non-Service Mode does not use the OS service to reduce memory, CPU power, and other OS resources.
  • Page 126 Universal RAID Utility Software for setting RAID arrays on Windows/Linux. This software is operated on "PC for Management" with NEC ESMPRO Manager. A file that saved settings for installing Windows. You can install with the saved settings in Windows OS parameter file this file when setting Windows with EXPRESSBUILDER.

  • Page 127: Revision Record

    Chapter 4 Appendix 4. Revision Record Revision Record Revision (Document Number) Date Issued Description 10.111.03-101.01 January 2016 Newly created Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 128 NEC Express Server Express5800/R110h-1 User’s Guide January 2016 NEC Corporation 7-1 Shiba 5-Chome, Minato-Ku Tokyo 108-8001, Japan ©NEC Corporation 2016 The contents of this manual may not be copied or altered without the prior written permission of NEC Corporation.

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