Page 1 Maintenance Guide NEC Express Server Express5800 Series Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f EXP330A, EXP331A, EXP332A Chapter 1 Maintenance Chapter 2 Useful Features Chapter 3 Appendix 10.110.01-104.01 December 2014 © NEC Corporation 2014...
Page 2: Documents For This Product
Useful features and the detail of system BIOS settings, RAID Configuration Utility, and EXPRESSBUILDER Chapter 3: Appendix Error messages and Windows Event Logs Other documents The detail of NEC ESMPRO, Universal RAID Utility, and other features Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Documents for This Product ..........................2 Contents ................................ 3 Notations Used in This Document ........................6 Signs and symbols for safety ........................6 Notations used in the text ........................7 Optical disk drive ............................ 7 Hard disk drive ............................7 Removable media ..........................
Page 4 Contents Troubleshooting.............................28 Problem of Powering On ......................28 Problem of Starting EXPRESSBUILDER ..................29 Problem of Installing OS ......................31 Problem of Starting OS .......................35 Problem of Windows STOP Error ....................36 Problem of Operating a RAID System ..................37 Problem of Using Internal Devices and Other Hardware ...............40 Problem of OS Operation ......................41 Problem of Starting EXPRESSBUILDER on Windows..............42 5.10...
Page 5 Utilities in EXPRESSBUILDER ....................176 CLI for EXPRESSBUILDER ...................... 176 EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 ........................ 177 NEC ESMPRO ............................ 178 NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService (for Windows) ..............178 NEC ESMPRO Manager ......................179 NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension ....................180 Server Configuration Utility......................180 NEC ExpressUpdate Agent .......................
Page 6 Contents Chapter 3 Appendix ..........................185 POST Error Message .......................... 186 List of Windows Event Logs ......................... 202 Accessing Data for Electric Power, Temperature, and Processor Utilization ........... 215 Windows ..........................215 3.1.1 Power consumption ..................... 215 3.1.2 Intake air temperature ....................216 3.1.3 Processor utilization ....................
Page 7: Notations Used In This Document
Notations Used in This Document Notations Used in This Document Signs and symbols for safety WARNING and CAUTION are used in this guide as the following meaning. WARNING Indicates there is a risk of death or serious personal injury CAUTION Indicates there is a risk of burns, other personal injury, or property damage Precautions and notices against hazards are presented with one of the following three symbols.
Page 8: Notations Used In The Text
Notations Used in This Document Notations used in the text In addition to safety-related symbols urging caution, three other types of notations are used in this document. These notations have the following meanings. Important Indicates critical items that must be followed when handling hardware or operating software. If the procedures described are not followed, hardware failure, data loss, and other serious malfunctions could occur.
Page 9: Abbreviations Of Operating Systems (Windows)
Notations Used in This Document Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows) Windows Operating Systems are referred to as follows. See Chapter 1 (1.2 Supported Windows OS) in Installation Guide (Windows) for detailed information. Notations in this document Official names of Windows Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter...
Page 10: Trademarks
Trademarks Trademarks EXPRESSSCOPE and ExpressUpdate are registered 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, Pentium, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation of the United States.
Page 11: License Notification
License Notification License Notification Open source software of following license is included in the part of this product (system BIOS). • EDK from Tianocore.org • UEFI Network Stack 2 • Crypto package using WPA Supplicant Open source software of following license is included in the part of this product (Off-line Tools). •...
Page 12 License Notification UEFI NETWORK STACK 2 OpenSSL License ------- Copyright (c) 1998-2011 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
Page 13 License Notification THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOTLIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;...
Page 14: Warnings And Additions To This 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 assumes no responsibility for effects resulting from your operations. 6. The sample values used in this document are not actual values.
Page 15: Chapter 1 Maintenance
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance This chapter explains maintenance of server, and what actions are to be taken in case of trouble when operating this server. 1. Relocation and Storage Describes how to relocate and store this server. 2. Daily Maintenance Describes what you confirm for daily use, how to manage files, and how to clean the server.
Page 16: Relocation And Storage
Chapter 1 Maintenance 1. Relocation and Storage Relocation and Storage Relocating and Storing Follow the steps below if you want to relocate or store this server. WARNING Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safety. Failure to observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury.
Page 17 Chapter 1 Maintenance 1. Relocation and Storage 1. Remove the disc from the optical disk drive. 2. Power off the server (POWER LED goes off). 3. Unplug the power cord of the server from the power outlet. 4. Disconnect all the cables from the server. 5.
Page 18: Daily Maintenance
NEC corporate site: http://www.nec.com/ [Support & Downloads] NEC also provides ExpressUpdate that helps you to download and install the updates that must be applied to BIOS and FW of the server. ExpressUpdate is contained in EXPRESSBUILDER provided with the server.
Page 19: Checking Status Led
Chapter 1 Maintenance 2. Daily Maintenance Checking STATUS LED After powering on the server or before shutting down the system and powering off the server, check STATUS LED on the front of the server. For the functions and descriptions of the LED, see Chapter 1 (4. Names and Functions of Parts) in User’s Guide.
Page 20: Cleaning The Server
Chapter 1 Maintenance 2. Daily Maintenance 2.5.1 Cleaning the server Wipe the external surfaces of the server with a dry soft cloth. Follow the steps below if stains remain on the surfaces. • Do not use thinner, benzene, and other volatile solvents to clean the Important server.
Page 21: User Support
User Support Before getting after-sales service, check the contents of the warranty and service. Maintenance Services Service representatives from NEC subsidiary companies or companies authorized by NEC provide maintenance services. For the services, contact your sales representative. Before Asking for Repair If you think that a failure occurred, follow the steps below: 1.
Page 22: Collecting Failure Information
Chapter 1 Maintenance 4. Collecting Failure Information Collecting Failure Information If the server does not work normally, you can collect failure information by using the following way. The failure information to be described is to be collected only at the request of your sales representative. Important Do not reset during dumping memory or restarting the server even if the message of virtual memory shortage appears.
Page 23 Chapter 1 Maintenance 4. Collecting Failure Information Click Control Panel from Settings. Click System and Security of Control Panel. Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 24 Chapter 1 Maintenance 4. Collecting Failure Information Select the type of log in Windows Logs. Application records events related to running applications. Security records events related to security. System records events that occur in Windows system components. Click Save All Events As from Action menu. Type the file name of the log file in File name.
Page 25: Windows Server 2008 R2 / Windows Server 2008
Chapter 1 Maintenance 4. Collecting Failure Information 4.1.2 Windows Server 2008 R2 / Windows Server 2008 1. Click Administrative Tool and then click Event Viewer from Control Panel. 2. Select the type of log in Windows Logs. Application records events related to running applications. Security records events related to security.
Page 26: Collecting Configuration Information
Chapter 1 Maintenance 4. Collecting Failure Information Collecting Configuration Information This section describes how to collect hardware information or configuration. Tips If a STOP error, system error, or stall occurs, restart the system and then follow the procedure below. 4.2.1 Windows Server 2012 R2 / Windows Server 2012 1.
Page 27: Windows Server 2008 R2/ Windows Server 2008
Chapter 1 Maintenance 4. Collecting Failure Information 4.2.2 Windows Server 2008 R2/ Windows Server 2008 1. Click Run from Start menu. 2. Type msinfo32.exe in Open, and then click OK. 3. System Information starts. 4. Click Export from Files menu. 5.
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Is Standby Power Save set to Enabled in BIOS settings? → Press POWER Switch twice to start up the server. The screen is not displayed → Wait until the NEC logo appears. The screen is sometimes changed to the black screen during POST process ...
Page 29: Problem Of Starting Expressbuilder
Unable to start EXPRESSBUILDER. Virtual Drive (VD) is incorrect. Action: Check if the files for recovery are uploaded in the following site. If they are uploaded, recover the files according to the given instructions. http://www.nec.com/ Error [Message ID:Z3002]: Failed to detect a DVD drive or a flash drive.
Page 30 Chapter 1 Maintenance 5. Troubleshooting  Is a message such as the following displayed? → Check the error and take the appropriate action according to the table below. Message Action EXPRESSBUILDER does not support this computer. Run the correct version of Insert EXPRESSBUILDER disc for the computer and click OK to EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 31: Problem Of Installing Os
Chapter 1 Maintenance 5. Troubleshooting Problem of Installing OS Unable to create a partition when installing Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012  Is the following message displayed? → Delete the partition created, and then create a new partition again. ...
Page 32 Chapter 1 Maintenance 5. Troubleshooting → To change the disk format, clear the partition configuration and create a new partition. All of the data on the hard disk drive will delete. Back up necessary data before clearing the partition configuration. ...
Page 33 Chapter 1 Maintenance 5. Troubleshooting Unable to access the partition which was previously created after reinstalling while several disks are connected → For details, refer to the Microsoft website below: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2497048/ja (Japanese only) When Windows Server 2008 R2 is installed while several disks are connected, the system partition and the boot partition (100 MB) are created in another disk →...
Page 34 Chapter 1 Maintenance 5. Troubleshooting Unable to run "Create a parameter file for Windows OS" → "Create a parameter file for Windows OS" must be run using Microsoft HTML Application Host. If it does not start, associate the file type with Microsoft HTML Application Host by using the following steps. (1) Click Run on Start menu.
Page 35: Problem Of Starting Os
Chapter 1 Maintenance 5. Troubleshooting Problem of Starting OS Unable to start OS  Have the settings of the RAID controller changed? → Specify the correct settings with RAID Configuration Utility (Off-line Utility or LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility).  Is the RAID controller found by POST? →...
Page 36: Problem Of Windows Stop Error
Chapter 1 Maintenance 5. Troubleshooting The following message appears when logging in the system on Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2008  Have you finished license authentication for Windows product? → The above message will appear if you use Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2008 with the unauthenticated license.
Page 37: Problem Of Operating A Raid System
Chapter 1 Maintenance 5. Troubleshooting Problem of Operating a RAID System Unable to rebuild the RAID array  Is the capacity of the hard disk drive to be rebuilt correct? → Use a hard disk drive with the same capacity as that of the faulty hard disk drive. ...
Page 38 Chapter 1 Maintenance 5. Troubleshooting Cannot set Write-Back for Cache Mode → On Virtual Disks – Properties – Policies screen of Web BIOS, Default Write shows set value of cache mode of RAID controller, and Current Write shows the current write policy. Accordingly, if battery is not connected, failed, or insufficiently charged, indication of Current Write changes to Write Through even if you specify Write Back with BBU for Default Write.
Page 39 Chapter 1 Maintenance 5. Troubleshooting Event ID510: The following event to prompt battery refresh is logged if additionally battery for RAID Controller has not been refreshed for about 1 year from beginning of use. (W, X: Number of RAID Controller) Event source : raidsrv Event ID : 510...
Page 40: Problem Of Using Internal Devices And Other Hardware
Unable to access the hard disk drive  Is the hard disk drive supported by the server? → Operation of any device that is not authorized by NEC is not supported.  Is the hard disk drive properly installed? → Check the hard disk drive installation status and the cable connections.
Page 41: Problem Of Os Operation
Chapter 1 Maintenance 5. Troubleshooting Problem of OS Operation Windows operation is unstable  Have you installed Starter Pack? → See "Installation Guide (Windows)" to install Starter Pack. If you restore the Windows from a backup tool, Starter Pack is needed to install again. The system time lags →...
Page 42: Problem Of Starting Expressbuilder On Windows
Chapter 1 Maintenance 5. Troubleshooting Problem of Starting EXPRESSBUILDER on Windows Cannot read instruction manuals  Do you have Adobe Reader installed correctly in your computer? → To read PDF files, install Adobe Reader in your computer.  Is your browser Internet Explorer? →Internet Explorer sometimes displays Information Bar to enforce security.
Page 43: Problem Of Bundled Software
ESMPRO ServerAgentService (for Windows), ESMPRO ServerAgentService Installation Guide (Windows) in EXPRESSBUILDER. The problem of NEC ESMPRO Manager → For details of NEC ESMPRO Manager, see NEC ESMPRO Manager Installation Guide in EXPRESSBUILDER or its help. Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 44: Problem Of Optical Disk Drive
Chapter 1 Maintenance 5. Troubleshooting 5.11 Problem of Optical Disk Drive Unable to access or play CD, DVD and other optical disks  Is the disk properly set in the optical disk drive tray? → There is a holder in the tray to secure the disk. Make sure that the disk is securely placed in the holder. Unable to access or play DVD/CD-ROMs ...
Page 45: Windows System Recovery
Chapter 1 Maintenance 6. Windows System Recovery Windows System Recovery Recover the Windows system by using the following instructions if the system does not work normally. • Note Install each driver and Starter Pack after recovering Windows. See "Installation Guide (Windows)" to install Starter Pack and drivers. •...
Page 46: Resetting And Clearing The Server
Chapter 1 Maintenance 7. Resetting and Clearing the Server Resetting and Clearing the Server See this section if the server does not work or if you want to set the BIOS settings back to the factory settings. Software Reset If the server halts before starting the OS, press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete> keys. Resetting the server clears the data in memory and restarts the server.
Page 47 Chapter 1 Maintenance 7. Resetting and Clearing the Server R120f-2E BMC RESET Switch T120f BMC RESET Switch Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 48: Forced Shutdown
Chapter 1 Maintenance 7. Resetting and Clearing the Server Forced Shutdown Use this feature when an OS command does not shut down the server, POWER Switch does not turn off the server, or software reset does not work. Continue to hold POWER Switch of the server for at least four seconds. The power is forcibly turned off. To turn on the power back again, wait at least 30 seconds after turning off the power.
Page 49: Clearing Bios Settings (Cmos Memory)
Chapter 1 Maintenance 7. Resetting and Clearing the Server Clearing BIOS Settings (CMOS Memory) To set the BIOS settings back to the factory settings (clearing CMOS memory), use the jumper switch. You can also clear the password of BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) by using the jumper switch. Tips Use BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) usually to return the settings to the factory settings.
Page 50 Chapter 1 Maintenance 7. Resetting and Clearing the Server The following instructions show how to clear the CMOS memory and the password. WARNING Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safety. Failure to observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury. For details, see Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.
Page 51 Chapter 1 Maintenance 7. Resetting and Clearing the Server • Clearing a password 1. Turn off the server, and disconnect the AC power cord from outlet. See Getting Started or Chapter 2 (1. Installing Internal Optional Devices) in User’s Guide to remove Top Cover or Side Cover.
Page 52: System Diagnostics
CPU cache memory • Hard disk drive Important To avoid affecting the network, Fibre Channel, NEC Storage and other external storage, be sure to disconnect the LAN cable and the external storage before running System Diagnostics. Tips No data is written to the disk on checking hard disk drives.
Page 53 Chapter 1 Maintenance 8. System Diagnostics Diagnostics tool title Test window title Test results Test summary window Guideline Diagnostics tool title Shows the name and version of the diagnostic tool. Test window title Shows the progress of the diagnostics. “Test End” is displayed when the diagnostics completes. Test results Shows the start, end, and elapsed time and completion status of the diagnostics.
Page 54 Chapter 1 Maintenance 8. System Diagnostics 4. Follow the guideline shown at the bottom of the screen, and press <Esc> key. Enduser Menu below is displayed. <Test Result> Shows the diagnostics completion screen of the above diagnostics. <Device List> Shows a list of connected devices. <Log Info>...
Page 55: Offline Tools
Chapter 1 Maintenance 9. Offline Tools Offline Tools Offline tools are used for maintenance, failure analysis, and the settings of the server. Starting Offline Tools Start up the offline tools at the following steps. 1. Turn on a display, and other peripheral devices, and then turn on the server. 2.
Page 56: Features Of Offline Tools
Off-line Maintenance Utility is started when Maintenance Utility is selected. Off-line Maintenance Utility is used for preventive maintenance and failure analysis for this product. If you are unable to start NEC ESMPRO due to a failure, Off-line Maintenance Utility can be used to check the cause of the failure.
Page 57: Console-Less Feature
9.3.2 Preparation Set the remote management feature of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 in advance to check hardware error information during console-less operation. For settings information, see EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 User's Guide or NEC ESMPRO Manager online help. Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 58: Chapter 2 Useful Features
Describes the EXPRESSBUILDER attached to the server. 7. EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 Describes EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3. 8. NEC ESMPRO Describes NEC ESMPRO used to manage and monitor the server. 9. NEC Product Info Collection Utility Describes the NEC Product Info Collection Utility. 10. Universal RAID Utility Describes Universal RAID Utility, an application to manage or monitor the RAID Controller.
Page 59: System Bios
Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS System BIOS You can check and change the parameters using the BIOS Setup utility (SETUP). Starting SETUP Turn on the server and proceed with POST. Wait until the following message appears at the bottom left of the screen. Press <F2>...
Page 60: Main
Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS 1.2.1 Main If you start up the SETUP utility, the Main menu is displayed first. For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Description − − BIOS Information Shows the BIOS version. BIOS Version (Display only) Build Date...
Page 61: Advanced
Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS 1.2.2 Advanced If you move the cursor to Advanced, the Advanced menu appears. For the menus that show a “ ” to their left, select a menu and press the <Enter> key to display its submenu. When [UEFI] is selected for Boot Mode When [Legacy] is selected for Boot Mode Note...
Page 62 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS Processor Configuration submenu From the Advanced menu, select Processor Configuration and then press the <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown below. For the menu that has on the left, move the cursor to it and then press the <Enter>...
Page 63 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS Option Parameter Description X2APIC Disabled Enable or disable X2APIC feature. [Enabled] This item is selectable when Enabled is selected for VT-x and VT-d. • The X2APIC feature must be enabled when using an OS shown below: –...
Page 64 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS Processor Information submenu For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Description Processor 1 CPUID Shows the ID of Processor 1. (Display only) Processor Type (Display only) Shows the type of Processor 1. Processor Speed (Display only) Shows the clock speed of Processor 1.
Page 65 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS Processor Power Management submenu For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Description Power Management Policy Specify the Power Management Policy. Performance Preferred Menu items below are selectable when [Energy Preferred] "Custom"...
Page 66 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS Option Parameter Description Workload Sensitivity Select "I/O sensitive" when system [Balanced] performance should take precedence I/O sensitive over the I/O workload. Uncore Frequency Scaling Enable or disable the feature that adjusts Disabled the Uncore operating frequency [Enabled] dynamically.
Page 67 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS Memory Configuration submenu From the Advanced menu, select Memory Configuration and then press the <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown below. For the menu that has on the left, move the cursor to it and then press the <Enter> key to show its submenus.
Page 68 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS Option Parameter Description Early Snoop Disabled Enable or disable the Early Snoop feature. [Enabled] This option is available when Disabled is selected for Cluster On Die. Memory RAS Mode [Independent] Specify the memory RAS mode. See Chapter 2 (Memory RAS Feature) in User's Guide.
Page 69 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS Memory Information submenu For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Description Total Memory (Display only) Shows the physical capacity of the installed memory. Current Memory Speed (Display only) Shows the current memory operating frequency.
Page 70 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS PCI Configuration submenu From the Advanced menu, select PCI Configuration and then press the <Enter> key to display the menu screen as shown below. For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Description...
Page 71 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS PCI Device Controller and Option ROM Settings submenu For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Description VGA Controller Disabled Enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. [Enabled] This option is automatically set to "Enabled" if only the onboard VGA controller is valid.
Page 72 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS PCI Link Speed Settings submenu For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Description [Auto] Target Link Speed Limit Specify the upper limit of the link speed of 2.5 GT/s onboard PCI devices.
Page 73 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu From the Advanced menu, select Advanced Chipset Configuration and then press the <Enter> key to display the menu screen as shown below. For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Description...
Page 74 Specify the delay time before HDD is 3 Seconds accessed during POST. 6 Seconds 9 Seconds 12 Seconds 15 Seconds 21 Seconds 30 Seconds ]: Factory setting Note NEC has not verified the operation in IDE mode. Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 75 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS SATA Information submenu For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Description SATA Port0 (Display only) Shows a device connected to each port. "Not Present" is shown when no device is SATA Port1 connected to the SATA port.
Page 76 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS USB Configuration submenu From the Advanced menu, select USB Configuration and then press the <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown below. For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Description Device Reset Timeout...
Page 77 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS Serial Port Configuration submenu From the Advanced menu, select Serial Port Configuration and then press the <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown below. From BIOS Redirection Port, select Serial Port A or Serial Port B and then press the <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown below.
Page 78 Specifying "Serial Port A" Serial Port B or "Serial Port B" allows direct connection via a terminal unit such as NEC ESMPRO Manager. The screen size of the terminal unit must be 80 x 25. The option items shown below are displayed.
Page 79 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS Network Stack Configuration submenu From the Advanced menu, select Network Stack Configuration and then press the <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown below. For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Description...
Page 80 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS iSCSI Configuration submenu Option Parameter Description iSCSI Initiator Name Alphanumeric character Specify the name of the iSCSI Initiator. The initiator between 4 and 223 name must be IQN format (iSCSI Qualifier Name). The menu items below can be selected when "iSCSI Initiator Name"...
Page 81 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS <1> Add an Attempt submenu Note A MAC address is displayed when the onboard LAN controller or the UEFI driver for the PCI device is loaded. Option Parameter Description MAC [XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX] – – Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 82 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS i. MAC [XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX] submenu Option Parameter Description iSCSI Attempt Name Up to 96 Alphanumeric Specify an attempt name of iSCSI. characters iSCSI Mode [Disabled] Specify iSCSI mode. Enabled Enabled for MPIO Internet Protocol [IP4] Specify IP mode of iSCSI.
Page 83 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS Option Parameter Description Gateway IP Address Specify a gateway. This item is not displayed when "Enabled" is selected for Enable DHCP. Get target info via DHCP [Disabled] Enable or disable the feature to obtain information of the target Enabled device via the DHCP server.
Page 84 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS <2> Attempt[XX] submenu Options and parameters are same as those in MAC [XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX] submenu. See MAC [XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX] submenu. <3> Delete Attempts submenu Option Parameter Description Attempt [XX] [Disabled] Select "Enabled" for an iSCSI attempt you want to delete. Enabled Commit Changes and Exit –...
Page 85 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS <4> Change Attempt Order submenu Option Parameter Description Change Attempt Order – Specify the priority of iSCSI attempt. Press the <Enter> key to open the pop-up window, and specify the priority by using <+> or <–> key. Commit Changes and Exit –...
Page 86 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS UEFI Driver Configuration submenu Option Parameter Description (UEFI Driver Name) – This item is displayed when the onboard LAN controller or a UEFI driver for a PCI device is loaded. The on-screen menu depends on the specified UEFI driver.
Page 87: Security
Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS 1.2.3 Security If you move the cursor to Security, the Security menu appears. For the menu that has on the left, move the cursor to it and then press the <Enter> key to show its submenus. Then configure the settings. Select Administrator Password or User Password, and then press the <Enter>...
Page 88 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Description − − Password Configuration Administrator Password Up to 20 When the <Enter> key is pressed, the alphanumeric password entry screen to set administrative characters right is displayed.
Page 89 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS Trusted Computing submenu From the Security menu, select Trusted Computing and then press the <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown below. If you enable TPM Support, the following menu screen appears. Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 90 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS If TXT Support is enabled, the following screen is displayed. For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Description − − TPM Configuration TPM Support [Disabled] Enable or disable Trusted Platform Module Enabled features.
Page 91: Server
Enable or disable the boot monitoring feature 5-60 minutes and specify the timeout period. To use this feature, NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService must be installed. If starting up an OS on which NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService is not installed, disable this feature. Boot Monitoring Policy [Retry 3 times]...
Page 92 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS Option Parameter Description Thermal Sensor Disabled Enable or disable the thermal sensor [Enabled] monitoring feature. If this option is set to "Enabled" and when abnormal temperature is detected, POST stops before the OS starts and the system waits until the temperature becomes normal.
Page 93 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS Option Parameter Description Disabled Specify the operation policy of the Power Power Measurement Policy [One Time] Measurement feature. One time: Always The power is measured only at the next POST execution. This parameter is automatically changed to "Disabled"...
Page 94 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS System Management submenu From the Server menu, move the cursor to System Management and then press the <Enter> key to show its submenus. For details about the options, see the table below (display only). Option Parameter Description...
Page 95 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS Power Control Configuration submenu From the Server menu, move the cursor to Power Control Configuration and then press the <Enter> key to show its submenus. For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Description...
Page 96 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS Option Parameter Description Cold Redundant Mode [Disabled] Enable or disable the cold redundant feature. Enabled For details, see the User's Guide. R120f-2E: Chapter 2 (1.25.1 Cold Redundant Feature) [Disabled] Advanced Fan Control Enable or disable the fan control feature. If Enabled is Enabled selected, the fan stops its rotation depending on the environment to reduce power consumption.
Page 97: Boot
− Boot Configuration Quiet Boot Disabled Enable or disable the feature to display the NEC logo during [Enabled] POST. When this option is set to "Disabled", the results of POST execution are displayed instead of the NEC logo. If BIOS Redirection Port is enabled, this option is shown as Unavailable and inaccessible (run with "Disabled"...
Page 98 Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS How to change the boot priority 1. When BIOS detects a bootable device, it displays device information in the designated area. 2. Move the cursor to a device using the <↑>/<↓> keys, and change the priority (first to fourth) using the <+>/<−>...
Page 99: Save & Exit
Chapter 2 Useful Features 1. System BIOS 1.2.6 Save & Exit If you move the cursor to Save & Exit, the Save & Exit menu appears. The options of this menu are described below. Save Changes and Exit The SETUP utility closes with all the changes saved in NVRAM (Non-volatile memory). After the SETUP utility closes, the system automatically reboots.
Page 100: Server Configuration
Chapter 2 Useful Features 2. Server Configuration Server Configuration Starting Server Configuration 1. If you press the <F4> key while the POST is running, the Keyboard type selection menu appears. Keyboard type selection menu 2. When you select a type of keyboard that is connected to the server, the Off-line TOOL MENU appears. Off-line TOOL menu 3.
Page 101 Chapter 2 Useful Features 2. Server Configuration (a) EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 You can view or set configuration information concerning BMC. After you change parameter value for each item, select OK to apply the new value to BMC. See Chapter 2 (2.2 EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3) for details. (b) ECO You can view or set information concerning ME (Management Engine).
Page 102: Expressscope Engine 3
Chapter 2 Useful Features 2. Server Configuration EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 The following menu appears when you select EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 on Server Configuration Utility. EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 menu (a) Configuration You can set configuration information to BMC. After you change parameter value for each item, select OK to apply the new value to BMC. See Chapter 2 (2.3 Configuration Menu) for details.
Page 103: Configuration Menu
Chapter 2 Useful Features 2. Server Configuration Configuration Menu The following menu appears when you select Configuration on EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 menu. BMC Configuration menu (a) Network You can view network environment and services of BMC LAN and change parameter setting. See Chapter 2 (2.3.1 Network) for details.
Page 104: Network
Chapter 2 Useful Features 2. Server Configuration 2.3.1 Network The following menu appears when you select Network on Configuration menu. Network menu (1/2) Item Description Default Value IPv4 Property *1 *2 Management LAN Specify and display LAN port to communicate with BMC. Management LAN Management LAN : LAN port for BMC exclusive use.
Page 105 Chapter 2 Useful Features 2. Server Configuration (2/2) Item Description Default Value IPv6 Property IPv6 Enable or disable IPv6. Disable Address Assignment Specify the mode to assign IPv6 address (Static or Dynamic). Dynamic Mode Link Local Address Display link local address. –...
Page 106: User Management
Chapter 2 Useful Features 2. Server Configuration 2.3.2 User Management The following menu appears when you select User Management on BMC Configuration menu. User Management menu (1/2) Item Description Default Value User Account User Enable or disable the user. Enable User Name Specify user name.
Page 107 Chapter 2 Useful Features 2. Server Configuration (2/2) Item Description Default Value LDAP LDAP Authentication Enable or disable LDAP authentication. Disable IP Address Specify the IP address. 0.0.0.0 Port Number Specify the LDAP port number. *9 *10 Search Base Specify the search base used in LDAP authentication. Blank 9 *10 Bind Domain Name...
Page 108: Mail Alert
Chapter 2 Useful Features 2. Server Configuration 2.3.3 Mail Alert The following menu appears when you select Mail Alert on BMC Configuration menu. Mail Alert menu (1/2) Item Description Default Value Mail Alert Mail Alert Enable or disable Mail Alert. Disable Response of SMTP Specify the timeout period until when the connection to SMTP server succeed...
Page 109 Chapter 2 Useful Features 2. Server Configuration (2/2) Item Description Default Value Alert Level Alert Level Specify the kind of event to alert. Error, Warning Error : When "Error" is detected in each sensor type, the alert is sent to the selected address among To1 to To3.
Page 110: Snmp Alert
Chapter 2 Useful Features 2. Server Configuration 2.3.4 SNMP Alert The following menu appears when you select SNMP Alert on BMC Configuration menu. SNMP Alert menu Item Description Default Value SNMP Alert SNMP Alert Enable or disable SNMP Alert. Disable Computer Name Specify the Computer Name.
Page 111: System Operation
Chapter 2 Useful Features 2. Server Configuration 2.3.5 System Operation The following menu appears when you select System Operation on BMC Configuration menu. System Operation menu Item Description Default Value Remote KVM Console Encryption Enable or disable encryption. Enable Port Number Specify the port number when encryption is disabled.
Page 112: Eco
Chapter 2 Useful Features 2. Server Configuration 2.3.6 The following menu appears when you select ECO on Server Configuration Utility menu. ECO menu Item Description Default Value POWER CAPPING LED Shows LED status. Enable : On Working : Blinking Disable : Off Invalid : Unknown...
Page 113 Chapter 2 Useful Features 2. Server Configuration (2/2) Item Description Default Value Configuration Power Threshold(Pn) Specify power threshold in Non-Aggressive Mode. Allowable range is between The larger value *5 *6 the Minimum Power Consumption and BBB (Watt). comparing with Power Threshold(Pa) –10 and Minimum Power Consumption...
Page 114: Miscellaneous
When this item is changed to/from "Overwrite oldest SEL", all log records in the SEL Repository are cleared. Disabling Platform Event Filter also disables SNMP alert. When BMC can be managed directly from NEC ESMPRO Manager (Ver. 5.4 or later), this item must be set to "Enable". If it is set to "Enable", Authentication Key is required.
Page 115: Clear Sel
Chapter 2 Useful Features 2. Server Configuration Clear SEL If you select Clear SEL on EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 menu, the confirmation message as show below appears. Confirmation message (Clear SEL) <ESC> key: Aborts processing and returns to BMC Configuration menu. <Enter>...
Page 116: Initializing Configuration
Chapter 2 Useful Features 2. Server Configuration Initializing Configuration If you select Configuration Initialization on EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 menu, the confirmation message as show below appears. Confirmation message (Initialization) <ESC> key: Aborts processing and returns to Main menu. <Enter> key: Initializes BMC configuration settings and restores the default value.
Page 117: Flash Fdd
Do not use Flash FDD to back up data. Flash FDD can be used for a temporary data only. 3.1.1 Compensation for recorded data NEC does not pay compensation for data recorded on Flash FDD even if the data is lost. 3.1.2 Handling Flash FDD •...
Page 118: Use In Expressbuilder
Chapter 2 Useful Features 3. Flash FDD 3.1.3 Use in EXPRESSBUILDER • Connect Flash FDD after Home Menu appears. • Remove Flash FDD from the server before closing EXPRESSBUILDER. Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 119: Power Control Feature
For a device that has a Xeon Processor, power consumption of the server can be controlled by using the command line interface of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 (BMC) or by using NEC ESMPRO Manager. This feature curves the upper limit of the power consumption, which allows more servers to be installed in the environment where the power consumption is limited.
Page 120: Notes On Using Windows Server 2008 R2 / 2012 / 2012 R2
Chapter 2 Useful Features 4. Power Control Feature Notes on Using Windows Server 2008 R2 / 2012 / 2012 R2 Ignore the following event when Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, or 2012 R2 is run on the server. This event is logged at the normal operation of controlling the server power.
Page 121: Raid System Configuration
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration RAID System Configuration This section describes the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Off-line Utility. The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility resides in LSI Software RAID and is an OS-independent program. Running LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility in the Legacy Mode On the POST screen after power-on, press the <Ctrl>+<M>...
Page 122: 5.1.1 Quitting Lsi Software Raid Configuration Utility
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 5.1.1 Quitting LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility To quit the utility, press the <Esc> key on the TOP menu of LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. Exit? Select Yes. Press<CTRL><ALT><DEL> To Reboot The System When the above message appears, press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>...
Page 123: Menu Tree Of The Legacy Mode
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Menu Tree of the Legacy Mode : Selection/execution parameter : Setting parameter. •: Information : Can be set (modified) after creation of Virtual Drive Menu Description  Configure Setting of Configuration  Easy Configuration Setting of Configuration (fixed value used) ...
Page 124 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration  Virtual Drive Operation of Virtual Drive  Virtual Drives Select Virtual Drive (if two or more Virtual Drives exist)  Initialize Initialize Virtual Drive  Check Consistency Check consistency of Virtual Drive ...
Page 125: Procedures For Using Configuration Utility In The Legacy Mode
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Procedures for Using Configuration Utility in the Legacy Mode 5.3.1 Create/add configuration Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Create configuration information (Virtual Drive settings) Check the Virtual Drive settings Initialize Virtual Drive Run Check Consistency Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 1.
Page 126 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 3. When a confirmation message “Proceed?” is displayed, select Yes. The New Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU screen appears. New Configuration – ARRAY SELECTION MENU PORT # READY READY 4. Move the cursor onto the physical device to be included in the disk array, and then press the <Space> key.
Page 127 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 5. Press the <F10> key to set "Select Configurable Array(s)", and then press the <Space> key. SPAN-1 is set. Select Configurable Array(s) SPAN-1 6. Press the <F10> key to create a virtual drive. The Virtual Drives Configure screen appears.
Page 128 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 7. Select a relevant value for RAID, Units, Size, DWC, RA, and Span by using cursor keys. Press the <Enter> key to fix the selection to determine each value. (1) RAID: Specify the RAID level. Parameter Remarks RAID0...
Page 129 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 8. When all settings are completed, select Accept, and then press the <Enter> key. 9. Press the <Esc> key, and select Yes for the confirmation message "Save Configuration?" The configuration is saved. 10.
Page 130: 5.3.2 Manual Rebuild
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 5.3.2 Manual Rebuild By default, rebuild starts automatically after you replace a physical device. Tips Replace a physical device. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Perform the rebuild process Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 1.
Page 131: 5.3.3 Configure Hotspare
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 5.3.3 Configure HotSpare Connect the physical device Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Configure HotSpare Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 1. Connect a physical device for hot sparing, and then turn on the server. 2.
Page 132 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 7. Press the <Esc> key to return to the TOP menu screen, and then exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. Objects – PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU PORT # ONLINE A00-00 ONLINE A00-01 HOTSP Note To cancel the hot spare setting, select Objects and then Physical Drive, move the cursor...
Page 133: 5.3.4 Check Consistency
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 5.3.4 Check Consistency Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Run Check Consistency Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Important Do not perform Check Consistency for the hard disk drive in RAID0. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. From the TOP menu, select Check Consistency.
Page 134: 5.3.5 Others
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 5.3.5 Others Clear Configuration Use this feature to clear configuration information. From the TOP menu, select Configure, and then Clear Configuration to clear all configuration information. If old configuration information for the physical device remains, configuration may fail. In this case, execute "Clear Configuration".
Page 135: Running Lsi Software Raid Configuration Utility In The Uefi Mode
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Running LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility in the UEFI Mode Use the BIOS Setup utility (SETUP) to start the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. 5.4.1 Starting SETUP Turn on the server and wait for POST to proceed. After a while, the following message appears at the bottom left of the screen.
Page 136: 5.4.2 Advanced Menu
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 5.4.2 Advanced menu The Advanced menu appears if you move the cursor to the position of Advanced. If you select UEFI Driver Configuration and press the <Enter> key, the following submenu appears. Select LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and press the <Enter>...
Page 137: 5.4.3 Quitting Lsi Software Raid Configuration Utility
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 5.4.3 Quitting LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility To quit the utility, press the <Esc> key on the TOP menu of LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. When the following screen appears, the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility is exited. Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 138: Menu Tree Of Uefi Mode
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Menu Tree of UEFI Mode Menu Value Descriptions Controller Management > View Controller Information Display of the RAID controller information Name of the RAID controller Display may differ due to the restrictions Controller Marketing Name LSI Embedded MegaRAID for the number of digit in the display...
Page 139 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Select Drives Selecting the HDD creating the RAID Virtual Drive Name Virtual Drive name Virtual Drive Size Virtual Drive size Virtual Drive Size Unit Unit of the Virtual Drive size Stripe Size 64 KB Stripe size Setting of the physical drive caching.
Page 140 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Used Space (MB) Size in use Disk Protocol SATA Protocol Negotiated Drive Transfer Speed Transfer rate Number of Connections Number of connected Physical Drives The selected Physical Drive is a Virtual Associated Virtual Drive Drive of the member Model Number Physical Drive model...
Page 141: Procedures For Using Configuration Utility In Uefi Mode
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Procedures for Using Configuration Utility in UEFI Mode 5.6.1 Create/add configuration Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Create/add Virtual Drive Check the Virtual Drive settings Initialize the Virtual Drive Install the OS and Universal RAID Utility*1 *1 This step is not required if an virtual drive has already been installed.
Page 142 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Create a virtual drive. The procedure for creating a new virtual drive is different from that for adding a virtual drive. Creating a new virtual drive is to create a virtual drive by using a new physical device. Adding a virtual drive is to create an additional virtual drive by using an unused area of the existing Drive Group.
Page 143 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration When the selected physical device type is displayed on the following screen, select the physical device to be created and select “Enable”. Select all of the physical devices to be created, select Apply Changes, and then select OK on the next screen.
Page 144 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Specify values for Virtual Drive Name, Virtual Drive Size, Virtual Drive Size Unit, Disk WC, and Read Ahead. 5-1. Virtual Drive Name: Specify the name of the virtual drive. (Optional) 5-2. Virtual Drive Size: Specify the capacity of the virtual drive. 5-3.
Page 145 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration When all the settings are completed, select Save Configuration. Note You may select either of the upper or lower Save Configuration which is provided at two locations. Select Yes, and then select OK on the next screen. A virtual drive is created. Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 146 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 4-2. New creation (RAID10) Select “RAID10” for Select RAID Level. Select “Select Drives” under Span1, and then select the device type for Select Media Type. • Note The Both option is not available. •...
Page 147 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration When the selected physical device is displayed, select two physical devices to be created, and then select “Enabled”. Select all of the physical devices to be created, select Apply Changes, and then select OK on the next screen.
Page 148 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Select “Add More Spans” to create Span2. Select Select Drives under Span2, and then select the device type for Select Media Type. When the selected physical device is displayed, select two physical devices to be created, and then select “Enabled”.
Page 149 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Select values for Virtual Drive Name, Disk WC, and Read Ahead. 9-1. Virtual Drive Name: Specify the name of the virtual drive. (Optional) 9-2. Disk WC: Specify the Disk Write Cache policy. Parameter Remarks Enable*...
Page 150 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 10) When all of the settings are complete, select Save Configuration. Note You may select either of the upper or lower Save Configuration which is provided at two locations. 11) Select Yes, and then select OK on the next screen. The virtual drive is created. Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 151 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 4-3. Additional creation Select “Free Capacity” for Select Drives From. Select Select Drive Groups. Select the Drive Group to be additionally created for Choose Drive Group, and then select “Enabled”. Select Apply Changes, and then OK on the next screen. Note You may select either of the upper or lower Apply Changes which is provided at two locations.
Page 152 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Select values for Virtual Drive Name, Virtual Drive Size, and Virtual Drive Size Unit. 5-1. Virtual Drive Name: Specify the name of the virtual drive. (Optional) 5-2. Virtual Drive Size: Specify the capacity of the virtual drive. 5-3.
Page 153 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Select Yes, and then select OK on the next screen. The virtual drive is created. Select Virtual Drive Management and then Manage Virtual Drive Properties and check the Virtual Drive information on the following screen. When multiple virtual drives are created, for Select Virtual Drive, select the virtual drive you want to check.
Page 154 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Select the virtual drive to be initialized for Select Virtual Drive. Important Data is lost after initialization. Take extreme care to select the correct Virtual Drive. Select “Virtual Drive Operation”, and then select “Fast Initialization” on the following screen. Important In the UEFI mode, Full Initialization on the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility takes long time, so do not select it.
Page 155 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Select Start Operation, and then select Yes on the following screen to start the Fast Initialization. Note Fast Initialization completes in a few seconds or several tens of seconds. 10. Select OK. Install the OS.
Page 156 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration For RAID1/RAID10, boot up the OS and run Check Consistency. For more information about how to run Check Consistency, see Universal RAID Utility User's Guide. • In the UEFI mode, Check Consistency on the LSI Software RAID Configuration Important Utility takes long time.
Page 157: 5.6.2 Manual Rebuild
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 5.6.2 Manual Rebuild By default, Rebuild starts automatically after you replace a physical device. Tips Important In the UEFI mode, Rebuild on the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility takes long time. Run Rebuild from the Universal RAID Utility on the OS. If you need to run Rebuild on the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility, follow the procedure below.
Page 158 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Select Drive Operations, and then select "Rebuild". Select Start Operation. Select OK to start the rebuild. Note The status of Operation Progress is not automatically updated. If you want to update the progress status, press the <Esc>...
Page 159: 5.6.3 Configure Hotspare
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 5.6.3 Configure HotSpare Connect the physical device Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Configure HotSpare Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Connect a physical device for hot sparing, and then turn on the server. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility.
Page 160 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Select Select Drive, and then select the physical device for hot sparing. Select Drive Operation. Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 161 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Select “Assign Global Hot Spare Drive”. Select Start Operation, and then select OK. Return to the TOP menu screen. Select Drive Management. Select View Global Hot Spare. Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 162 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Confirm that a hot spare drive has been created. Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. Note To cancel the HotSpare setting, select Drive Management, Select Drive Operations, and then select “Unassign Hot Spare Drive”. Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 163: 5.6.4 Check Consistency
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 5.6.4 Check Consistency • In the UEFI mode, Check Consistency on the LSI Software RAID Configuration Important Utility takes long time. Run Check Consistency from the Universal RAID Utility on the OS. •...
Page 164 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Select Select Virtual Drive Operations. Select the target virtual drive for Select Virtual Drive. Select "Virtual Drive Operation". Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 165 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Select "Check Consistency". Select Start Operation. Select Yes on the next screen. Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 166 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Select OK to run Check Consistency. Once Check Consistency starts, the indication for Virtual Drive Operation changes to Check Consistency on the Select Virtual Drive Operations screen, and the progress is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Note The status of Operation Progress is not automatically updated.
Page 167: 5.6.5 Others
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration 5.6.5 Others Clear Configuration Use this feature to clear configuration information. From the TOP menu, select Controller Management, and then Clear Configuration to clear all configuration information. If old configuration information for the physical device remains, configuration may fail. In this case, execute "Clear Configuration".
Page 168: Lsi Software Raid Configuration Utility And Universal Raid Utility
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility Note the following when you use Universal RAID Utility together with LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. Terms LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility differ in terms. If you use Universal RAID Utility together with LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility, read the terms according to the following list.
Page 169 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Setting of Priority LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility displays and sets Rebuild Priority and Consistency Check Priority of RAID Controller by percentage. However, Universal RAID Utility uses three levels as High/Middle/Low for them. See the table below for the correspondence.
Page 170: Off-Line Utility And Universal Raid Utility
Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Off-line Utility and Universal RAID Utility The points to be noted when using Universal RAID Utility together with Off-line Utility are described below. The name of Off-line Utility depends on Boot Mode. In Legacy Mode, Ctrl-R is used. In UEFI Mode, HII is used. Terms Some terms are different between Off-line Utility and Universal RAID Utility.
Page 171 Chapter 2 Useful Features 5. RAID System Configuration Priority settings Three levels of High, Middle, and Low are used as priority settings in Universal RAID Utility, instead of numerical values in Off-line Utility. The table below shows the correspondence between the numerical value ranges and levels for each item.
Page 172: Details Of Expressbuilder
Windows Application: You can run EXPRESSBUILDER as a Windows application after installing Starter Pack. Choose NEC from Windows Start menu and run NEC EXPRESSBUILDER or run the shortcut on the desktop. When EXPRESSBUILDER is launched as Windows application, Autorun Menu shown in Chapter 2 (5.2 Menus of EXPRESSBUILDER) - (4) Autorun Menu will appear.
Page 173: Menus Of Expressbuilder
Chapter 2 Useful Features 6. Details of EXPRESSBUILDER Menus of EXPRESSBUILDER You can operate EXPRESSBUILDER using onscreen menus. (1) Boot Selection Menu When the server starts from EXPRESSBUILDER, the menu as shown below appears depending on the boot mode of the server. Choose the item by using arrow keys and press <Enter> key to run it. Legacy Mode: Boot selection OS installation...
Page 174 Chapter 2 Useful Features 6. Details of EXPRESSBUILDER (2) Home Menu Operate Home Menu using the mouse or keyboard (Tab and Enter keys). Home Menu has the following items. a) Setup Configures RAID arrays or install Windows easily. For details about installing Windows, see "Installation Guide (Windows)".
Page 175 Chapter 2 Useful Features 6. Details of EXPRESSBUILDER (4) Autorun Menu You can use the following features from the menu that starts by using the Windows autorun feature. Instruction Manuals Shows User's Guide, Installation Guide, and other instruction manuals. Install Adobe Reader to your computer to read the manuals.
Page 176: Utilities In Expressbuilder
Saves or loads the configuration data on a RAID controller. (3) File Execution Directly runs an external utility on removal media. Use this feature only for utilities provided by NEC. Note Do not run the file provided by a third party.
Page 177: Expressscope Engine 3
Chapter 2 Useful Features 7. EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 enables various features by using Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 monitors power supplies, fans, temperature, voltage, and other statuses inside the server. Connecting the management LAN port to your network enables you to do the following from a remote site by using a web browser and SSH client;...
Page 178: Nec Esmpro
Chapter 2 Useful Features 8. NEC ESMPRO NEC ESMPRO NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService (for Windows) For details of NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService (for Windows), see NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService Installation Guide (Windows) in EXPRESSBUILDER. Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 179: Nec Esmpro Manager
8. NEC ESMPRO NEC ESMPRO Manager NEC ESMPRO Manager can remotely control and monitor the hardware and the RAID system of the server. To use these features, install the bundle software for the server such as NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService. For details, see "NEC ESMPRO Manager Installation Guide" or online help.
Page 180: Nec Esmpro Agent Extension
Chapter 2 Useful Features 8. NEC ESMPRO NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension You can manage the server remotely by using NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension with NEC ESMPRO Manager monitoring the server’s BMC. For details, see "NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension Installation Guide" in EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 181: Nec Product Info Collection Utility
9. NEC Product Info Collection Utility NEC Product Info Collection Utility NEC Product Info Collection Utility can collect various data and logs related to the server all at once. You can collect the server information (Product Info) for maintenance by using this utility.
Page 182: Universal Raid Utility
Chapter 2 Useful Features 10. Universal RAID Utility Universal RAID Utility Universal RAID Utility is an application to manage or monitor the following RAID controllers. • Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) • N8103-176 RAID Controller (1GB, RAID 0/1) • N8103-177 RAID Controller (1GB, RAID 0/1/5/6) •...
Page 183: Express Report Service / Express Report Service (Https)
Chapter 2 Useful Features 11. Express Report Service / Express Report Service (HTTPS) Express Report Service / Express Report Service (HTTPS) For details about Express Report Service / Express Report Service (HTTPS), see Express Report Service / Express Report Service (HTTPS) Installation Guide (Windows) in EXPRESSBUILDER. Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 184: Express Report Service (Mg)
Chapter 2 Useful Features 12. Express Report Service (MG) Express Report Service (MG) For details about Express Report Service (MG), see Express Report Service (MG) Installation Guide (Windows) in EXPRESSBUILDER. Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Maintenance Guide...
Page 185: Chapter 3 Appendix
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R120f-2E, T120f Appendix 1. POST Error Message Shows a list of error messages for errors detected by the power on self-test (POST). 2. List of Windows Event Logs Shows a list of Windows event logs Accessing Data for Electrical Power, Temperature, and Processor Utilization Describes how to check power consumption in watts, intake temperature, and logical processor utilizations.
Page 186: Post Error Message
Chapter 3 Appendix 1. POST Error Message POST Error Message If POST detects a problem, an error message appears or a beep code sounds. System Monitoring Check ... Passed ERROR AE81: CPU1_DIMM1 with error is enabled. AE01: CPU1_DIMM1 has been disabled. Messages indicating a memory error AE02: CPU1_DIMM2 has been disabled.
Page 187 Chapter 3 Appendix 1. POST Error Message (1) Error messages Error Message Cause Solution Illegal setup information of Start BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP), and then 8000 System variable is BIOS was detected. execute Load Setup Defaults and specify the corrupted. necessary settings.
Page 188 Chapter 3 Appendix 1. POST Error Message Error Message Cause Solution An error was detected in CPU Contact your sales representative. 9040 PEI_CPU_SELF_TEST_FAILED initialization. An error was detected on CPU 9041 Detected CPU Error on CPU #1 An error was detected on CPU 9042 Detected CPU Error on CPU #2 CPU #1 and #2 are not the...
Page 189 Chapter 3 Appendix 1. POST Error Message Error Message Cause Solution Cluster On Die was not ready. Cluster On Die feature is Replace the processor with the one that supports A428 disabled in this hardware this feature. Or, run SETUP and select Disabled configuration.
Page 190 Chapter 3 Appendix 1. POST Error Message Error Message Cause Solution An error in CPU1_DIMM3 was Contact your sales representative. AE83 CPU1_DIMM3 with error is detected, but because all enabled. memory is currently disabled, this DIMM was forcibly enabled. An error in CPU1_DIMM4 was AE84 CPU1_DIMM4 with error is detected, but because all...
Page 191 Chapter 3 Appendix 1. POST Error Message Error Message Cause Solution Option ROM expansion in PCI Disable expansion of option ROM of the option Expansion ROM not slot 05 failed. board that is not used for OS boot. initialized - PCI B005 Slot 05 Run SETUP, and select Advanced →...
Page 192 Chapter 3 Appendix 1. POST Error Message Error Message Cause Solution DXE_PCI_BUS_OUT_OF_RESOURCES Resources to be allocated to Contact your sales representative. B800 PCI expansion card was insufficient. An error was detected while C000 The error occurred during reading fan sensor. fan sensor reading.
Page 193 Chapter 3 Appendix 1. POST Error Message Error Message Cause Solution Management controller does Update the BMC firmware. C115 Management controller not respond. If the same error is detected repeatedly, contact not responding your sales representative. Private I2C bus does not Unplug the power cord, wait for at least 30 C116 Private I2C bus not...
Page 194 Chapter 3 Appendix 1. POST Error Message Error Message Cause Solution Inconsistency in the hardware Contact your sales representative. C301 SDR mismatch error information of the sensor data record was detected Illegal hardware configuration Hardware configuration C302 was detected. error. Illegal fan control was detected FAN Structure ID command C303...
Page 195 Chapter 3 Appendix 1. POST Error Message (2) Beep code If POST detects a problem and is unable to display the error message, the beep code sounds instead of displaying the message. A beep code is a series of short beeps separated by pauses. For example, "1-3-3-1" indicates one beep, a pause, three beeps, a pause, three beeps, a pause, and one beep.
Page 196 Chapter 3 Appendix 1. POST Error Message (3) Error messages on a virtual LCD You can confirm the error messages by the EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 web browser window. See EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 User’s Guide for details. The table below shows the error messages displayed on upper and lower lines, cause, and solution. Message displayed on upper LCD line Message sent from BIOS...
Page 197 Chapter 3 Appendix 1. POST Error Message • Messages displayed on a lower LCD line BMC Message on Lower LCD Line Cause Solution A voltage abnormality was detected. Contact your sales representative. Processor1 Voltage Lower Non-Critical Processor1 Voltage Upper Non-Critical Processor1 Voltage Lower Critical Processor1 Voltage Upper...
Page 198 Chapter 3 Appendix 1. POST Error Message BMC Message on Lower LCD Line Cause Solution Ambient Temperature Upper A temperature abnormality was The cooling fan has failed or is clogged. Critical detected. Contact your sales representative. CPU1-DIMM Area Temperature Lower Non-Critical CPU1-DIMM Area Temperature...
Page 199 Chapter 3 Appendix 1. POST Error Message BMC Message on Lower LCD Line Cause Solution Processor1 Thermal Trip The power was forcibly turned off due Contact your sales representative. to a CPU temperature abnormality. Processor2 Thermal Trip Chip Set Thermal Trip The power was forcibly turned off due to an abnormal temperature of chipset.
Page 200 Chapter 3 Appendix 1. POST Error Message BMC Message on Lower LCD Line Cause Solution Node Manager Firmware Image Abnormality in Node Manager Turn off the power, wait for at least 30 execution Failed occurred. seconds, and restart the server. If this does not resolve the problem, Node Manager Firmware Flash contact your sales representative.
Page 201 Chapter 3 Appendix 1. POST Error Message BMC Message on Lower LCD Line Cause Solution Drive 7 Fault Operation was performed during hard Turn off the power, wait for at least 30 Drive 8 Fault disk drive failure seconds, and restart the server. Drive 9 Fault *1 If this does not resolve the problem, Drive 10 Fault *1...
Page 202: List Of Windows Event Logs
Chapter 3 Appendix 2. List of Windows Event Logs List of Windows Event Logs Event Log Source Type Message (Description) Timing when an event is logged Action All Windows OS System Event Log Error detected on the device \Device\CdRom0 during the paging Cdrom Warning operation.
Page 203 Chapter 3 Appendix 2. List of Windows Event Logs MLX4_SF_32_0_0: Problem - The port was configured to use auto sensing for deciding the port type. Port * failed to detect the port type automatically. Impact - As a result the port is being started as an IB port (unless the port is ETH only).
Page 204 Chapter 3 Appendix 2. List of Windows Event Logs Printer Extensions and Notifications service is marked as interactive Service Control Error service. However, the system is not allowed to use interactive service. Manager Thus, this service might not work correctly. 7030 If this event is logged only when installing an OS and does not occur When installing an OS...
Page 205 Chapter 3 Appendix 2. List of Windows Event Logs Applications and Services Logs Microsoft-Windows- Warning A connection to the Windows Update Services could not be established. DeviceSetupManager If this event is not registered after the Internet connection is established, When running the system there is no problem in system operation.
Page 206 Chapter 3 Appendix 2. List of Windows Event Logs Intel(R) Ethernet Controller X540-AT2 #xx ixgbt Warning Network link is disconnected. When starting system, or applying Starter This event does not affect system operation. Pack volmgr Error Crash dump initialization failed! Go to the following Microsoft website for details.
Page 207 Chapter 3 Appendix 2. List of Windows Event Logs Application Event Log Microsoft-Windows- Description: Detailed information of HRESULT Warning Returned hr=0xC004F022, original hr=0x80049E00 Security-SPP 1015 Unless the application event is registered after license authentication, this When installing an OS event does not affect system operation. Windows detected your registry file is still in use by other applications or Microsoft-Windows- Warning...
Page 208 Chapter 3 Appendix 2. List of Windows Event Logs Microsoft-Windows- Warning Shut down physical computer. Stopping/saving all virtual machines... Hyper-V-VMMS 14100 This event is logged when activating Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V, but When running the system this event does not affect system operation. Microsoft-Windows- Error VID (Virtual Infrastructure Driver) is not running.
Page 209 Chapter 3 Appendix 2. List of Windows Event Logs The driver detected a controller error on Device\HarddiskX\DRX. Disk Error Note: A different number replaces X depending on the connection status of the disk. When the below values are 00 in Details in the event logs → Display, this event does not affect system operation.
Page 210 Chapter 3 Appendix 2. List of Windows Event Logs NtpClient was unable to set a manual peer to use as a time source Microsoft-Windows- Warning because of DNS resolution error on ' '. NtpClient will try again in 3473457 Time-Service minutes and double the reattempt interval thereafter.
Page 211 Chapter 3 Appendix 2. List of Windows Event Logs Unexpected error DeviceIoControl(\\?\storage#volume#_??_mpio#disk&ven_n ec&prod_istorage_1000&rev_1000#1&7f6ac24&0&303030303 030303031303030303032383030304636#{ GUID}#00000000 Error 00007 e00#{ GUID }-00000000000002B8, x00560000,0000000000000000,0,00000000004866D0,4096,[0]). hr = 12289 0x80070013, This media is read-only volume. When you import a transportable shadow-copy to another server that has Go to the following Microsoft website for details: a read-only volume while operating http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2003016/en-us...
Page 212 Chapter 3 Appendix 2. List of Windows Event Logs 'Hypervisor' driver required by the Virtual Machine Management service Microsoft-Windows- Error is not installed or is disabled. Hyper-V-VMMS Check your settings or try reinstalling the Hyper-V role. 14098 This event is logged when activating Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, When running the system but this event does not affect system operation.
Page 213 Chapter 3 Appendix 2. List of Windows Event Logs Microsoft-Windows- Profile notification of event Create for component Warning {56EA1054-1959-467f-BE3B-A2A787C4B6EA} failed, error code is User Profiles -2147023591 1534 Service The event may be registered at logon. This event does not affect system When installing an OS operation.
Page 214 Chapter 3 Appendix 2. List of Windows Event Logs Updating the IIS metabase has been stopped due to a factor such as the IIS has not been installed or the IIS is disabled on this computer. ASP.NET 4.0.30319.0 Warning To configure ASP.NET by running IIS, install or enable IIS, and then 1020 register the ASP.NET again by using aspnet_regiis.exe /i.
Page 215: Accessing Data For Electric Power, Temperature, And Processor Utilization
Chapter 3 Appendix 3. Accessing Data for Electric Power, Temperature, and Processor Utilization Accessing Data for Electric Power, Temperature, and Processor Utilization This section describes how to access data related to input power consumption in watts, intake temperature, and all logical processor utilizations in the Express Server during usual operation in accordance with ENERGY ®...
Page 216: Intake Air Temperature
Chapter 3 Appendix 3. Accessing Data for Electric Power, Temperature, and Processor Utilization • Execution result Completion Code = 0x0 Power Consumption = 306 watts The power consumption is 306 watts. Tips Power consumption readings may not be acquired depending on the power supply configuration of the server.
Page 217 Chapter 3 Appendix 3. Accessing Data for Electric Power, Temperature, and Processor Utilization If outparams.Completioncode = 0 Then If outparams.ResponseData(6) = 1 Then ' Full Sensor Record call GetSensorType(Reserve_LS, Reserve_MS, Record_LS, Record_MS, sensorType) If sensorType = 1 Then ' Temperature WScript.Echo "==========================================="...
Page 218 Chapter 3 Appendix 3. Accessing Data for Electric Power, Temperature, and Processor Utilization Sub get2complement(raw, rv, bit) Select Case bit case 4: If raw And &h8 Then rv = 0 - ((&h10 - raw) and &h0f) Else rv = raw End If case 8: If raw And &h80 Then...
Page 219: Processor Utilization
Chapter 3 Appendix 3. Accessing Data for Electric Power, Temperature, and Processor Utilization 3.1.3 Processor utilization The utilization rate of all logical processors is given by executing the Win32_PerfFormattedData_PerfOS_Processor class that Windows OS provides. Below is the sample file created by using Visual Basic Script (named as Proc.vbs). This script outputs the processor utilization rate every 30 seconds.
Page 220: Glossary
Standard software for the server management. This consists of several applications for managing or monitoring. NEC ESMPRO Agent Software for monitoring the server. This works with NEC ESMPRO Manager and resides as the OS service. NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension Software for performing the scheduled operations. This works with NEC ESMPRO Manager.
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