Page 1 NEC Express Server Express5800 Series Express5800/T110g-S EXP285A User’s Guide Model Number: N8100-2195F/2196F Chapter 1 General Description Chapter 2 Preparations Chapter 3 Setup Chapter 4 Appendix 10.106.01-101.01 June. 2014, 1st Edition © NEC Corporation 2014...
Page 2: Documents For This Product
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 documents Provides the details of NEC ESMPRO, Universal RAID Utility, and the other features. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 General Description ......................... 26 Introduction ..............................27 Accessories ..............................28 Standard Features ............................29 Management Features ........................31 Firmware and Software Version Management ................. 32 Names and Functions of Parts ........................33 Front of the Server ........................... 33 Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 4 Removal ..........................64 1.10.4 Installing the flash backup unit that comes with N8103-168 ..........64 1.10.5 Removal ..........................67 1.11 PCI Card ............................68 1.11.1 Notes ..........................69 1.11.2 List of optional devices and installation slots ..............70 Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 5 POST ............................. 110 1.1.1 POST sequence ......................110 1.1.2 POST error messages ..................... 111 System BIOS Setup ..........................112 Overview ............................112 Starting SETUP Utility ........................112 Usage of SETUP ........................... 113 Cases that Require Setting Changes ..................... 115 Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 6 Usage of EXPRESSBUILDER ....................... 120 Installing Software Components ....................... 121 Turning off the Server ..........................122 Chapter 4 Appendix ............................123 Specifications ............................124 Air Cooling System ........................124 Liquid Cooling System ........................127 Interrupt Lines ............................128 Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 7: Notations Used In This Document
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/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 8: Abbreviations Of Operating Systems(Windows)
Widnows Server 2012 Datacenter Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 Standard Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 is 32-bit(x86) only in this manual. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 9: Trademarks
Trademarks Trademarks EXPRESSSCOPE are registered trademarks 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 10: Regulatory Notices
European Union Member States. Outside the European Union If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union, please contact your local authority and ask for the correct method of disposal. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 11 4. Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) – not over 0,1wt % or 1000wt ppm; 5. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) – not over 0,1wt % or 1000wt ppm; 6. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) – not over 0,1wt % or 1000wt ppm. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 12 до 1000 миллионных частей; 5. полибромбифенолы (PBB) – не превышает 0,1 % веса вещества или в концентрации до 1000 миллионных частей; 6. полибромдифеноловые эфиры (PBDE) – не превышает 0,1 % веса вещества или в концентрации до 1000 миллионных частей. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 13: Warnings And Additions To This Document
2. This document is subject to change at any time without notice. 3. Do not make copies or alter the document content without permission from NEC Corporation. 4. If you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions in this document, contact your sales representative.
Page 14: Precautions For Use (Be Sure To Read)
Names and Functions of Parts in this document. Safety precautions Follow the instructions in this document for the safe use of the NEC Express server. This guide describes hazardous parts of the server, possible hazards, and how to avoid them. Server components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around them.
Page 15: Symbols Used In This Document And On Warning Labels
Indicates a mandatory action that cannot Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be be specifically identified. Make sure to caused. follow the instruction. Make sure equipment is properly grounded. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be caused. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 16: Safety Notes
Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock, a fire, or failure of the server. When such things accidentally enter the server, immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Do not disassemble the server, and contact the store where you purchased the product or your maintenance service company. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 17: Power Supply And Power Cord Use
Heat generation resulting from a halfway inserted power plug (imperfect contact) may cause a fire. Heat will also be generated if condensation is formed on dusty blades of the halfway inserted plug, increasing the possibility of fire. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 18 The power cord that comes with your server is designed aiming to connect with this server and to use with the server, and its safety has been tested. Do not use the attached power cord for any other purpose. Doing so may cause a fire or an electric shock. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 19: Installation, Relocation, Storage, And Connection
Use only the specified interface cable. Use only interface cables provided by NEC and locate a proper device and connector before connecting a cable. Using an authorized cable or connecting a cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.
Page 20: Cleaning And Working With Internal Devices
Allow the surface to cool before installing/removing. Secure cables or cards in place Be sure to secure the power cord, interface cables, and cards in place. Incomplete installation causes a loose connection, resulting in smoke or fire Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 21: During Operation
Keep your hands and hair away from the cooling fan at the rear of the server during operation. Failure to observe this warning may cause your hands or hair to catch in the fan, resulting in personal injury. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 22: Warning Labels
This label is either attached or printed on the component. Do not remove or black out this label and keep it clean. If no label is attached or printed on the server, or if there is a label coming off or stained, contact your sales representative. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 23: Handling Precautions
 Disk devices: Approximately 2 to 3 hours  Tape media: Approximately 1 day  If you use the third party optional device to the server, and it causes failure, a charge for repairing must be paid even within warranty period. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 24: Anti-Static Measures
 The device contains static-sensitive electronic components. When installing or uninstalling the optional device, wear an anti-static wrist strap on your wrist to avoid a failure caused by the static electricity. To use the strap, connect the wire to the chassis. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 25 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/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 26: Chapter 1 General Description
This chapter introduces the features of this server and explains the name of each part. 1. Introduction 2. Accessories Explains the server's accessories. 3. Standard Features Explains the server's feature. 4. Names and Functions of Parts Explains the name of each part contained in the server. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 27: Introduction
Xeon 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 28: Accessories
*2 Instruction manuals are stored in the PDF format on the EXPRESSBUILDER disc. Install Adobe Reader into your computer to read them. Make sure you have all accessories and inspect them. If an accessory is missing or damaged, contact your sales representative. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 29: Standard Features
Backup device bay provided as standard  USB 3.0 interface (requires the supporting OS)  Three LAN connectors (one for management LAN) Ready to use  Hard disk drives can be installed with one-touch setup, which requires no cables (hot swap supported) Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 30  EXPRESSBUILDER (OS setup utility)  BIOS setup utility (SETUP) Maintenance features  Off-line tool  Memory dump feature using the DUMP switch  Feature to back up and restore BIOS/BMC settings using the EXPRESSSCOPE profile key Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 31: Management Features
The hardware components of the server provide operation control/reliability features as shown below. Additionally, NEC ESMPRO Agent, which is provided in EXPRESSBUILDER, enables you to collectively manage the state of your systems. You can also monitor the status of the server from a PC to manage the network where NEC ESMPRO Manager provided in EXPRESSBUILDER is installed.
Page 32: 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 33: Names And Functions Of Parts
These connectors are used to connect devices that support Door when a 2.5-inch HDD cage is installed. the USB interface. (12) Front Door Blue connector: for USB 3.0 Open this door to handle the 2.5-inch hard disk drives. Black connector: for USB 2.0 Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 34 (11) Front Door (5) USB Connectors (front) Open this door to handle the 2.5-inch hard disk drives. These connectors are used to connect devices that support the USB interface. Blue connector: for USB 3.0 Black connector: for USB 2.0 Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 35: Rear View
The LED indicates the transfer speed of the LAN port used pressed, the server stops. for management BMC RESET Switch The switch to reset BMC of this server. Use the switch only when there is something wrong with EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 (BMC). Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 36: Internal View
Can be equipped with 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hard disk drives. A bay that can accommodate a 3.5-inch backup device The figure shows the view when 2.5-inch hard disk drives Motherboard are installed. PCI Slot Optical Disk Drive (10) Cooling Fan (rear) Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 37 (11) Cooling Fan (rear) The figure shows the view when 2.5-inch hard disk drives are installed. Optical Disk Drive 3.5-inch Expansion Bay 1 A bay that can accommodate a 3.5-inch device or an extra 2.5-inch HDD cage Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 38: Motherboard
(12) Rear Fan Connector (FAN2) (22) PMBus Connector (13) Internal Flash Memory connector (23) TPM Mezzanine Connector (14) USB Connector (for front) (24) Mini-SAS Connector (15) LED/SW Cable Connector (25) USB Connector (for internal) (26) HDD BP Connector Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 39: Status Indicators
On (green) The server is normally powered on. On (amber) The power cord is plugged in and BMC is being initialized. The server can be powered on after the amber LED is unlit. The server is off-powered. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 40: Status Led ( )
The following table lists STATUS LED patterns, their description and solution. Tips Refer to the system event log (SEL) by using NEC ESMPRO or the offline maintenance utility to view the cause of failure. STATUS LED pattern...
Page 41: Disk Access Led
Disk LED pattern Description On (green)/Flashing green Hard disk drive is being accessed. On (amber) Hard disk drive is failing in RAID system. Flashing green and amber alternately Rebuild is in progress. Hard disk drive is halted. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 42: Link/Act Led ( 1, 2, M)
M) supports 100BASE-TX. The following table lists LINK/ACT LED patterns. 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/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 43: Chapter 2 Preparations
This chapter describes preparations for using this server. 1. Installing Internal 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/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 44: Installing Internal Optional Devices
Safety precautions in Precautions for Use.  Do not attempt to lift the server by gripping the front bezel or vent holes cover.  Make sure to complete installation.  Do not get your fingers caught.  High temperature. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 45: Anti-Static Measures
 The device contains static-sensitive electronic components. When installing or uninstalling the optional device, wear an anti-static wrist strap on your wrist to avoid a failure caused by the static electricity. To use the strap, connect the wire to the chassis Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 46: Overview Of Installation And Removal
See Chapter 2 (1.15 Connecting Cables). Attach the front bezel. See Chapter 2 (1.16 Attaching the Front Bezel). Attach the side cover. See Chapter 2 (1.17 Installing the Side Cover). Continue the setup with reference to Chapter 2 (2.2 Connection). Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 47: Removing The Side Cover
(1) While pressing the two release buttons, (2) slide button the cover toward the rear of the server, (3) lift it in the direction shown by the arrow, and then (4) remove the cover in the direction shown by the arrow. Release button Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 48: Removing The Front Bezel
If you pull the front bezel forward too much, you will break the front bezel. Gently slide it to prevent damaging the equipment. Slide the front bezel forward to release the hooks that engaged with the holes at the front of the server and take it off the server. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 49: Internal Flash Memory
See the steps 1 to 5 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Attach the Internal Flash Memory and fix it with the screw that comes with the Internal Flash Memory Kit. 1.6.2 Removal To remove the Internal Flash Memory, reverse the installation procedure. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 50: Tpm Kit
(For a 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage, only pull the hard disk drive.) Install the TPM Kit and secure it by pushing the nylon rivet that comes with the TPM Kit. Re-assemble the parts that were removed in the steps 1 and 2. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 51: Dimm
Up to 32 GB (8 GB  4) of memory can be installed. Important  Use only the DIMMs specified by NEC. Installing a DIMM from a third party may cause the server to fail. You will be charged to repair failures or damages caused by the use of such products even within the warranty period.
Page 52: Maximum Supported Memory Size
2 GB DIMM 2 GB DIMM 2 GB DIMM (Standard) Not available 2 GB DIMM 2 GB DIMM 2 GB DIMM Not installed (Standard) Not available 2 GB DIMM 2 GB DIMM Not installed 2 GB DIMM (Standard) Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 53: 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/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 54: Removal
 When removing a defective DIMM, check error messages displayed at POST or NEC ESMPRO and check the DIMM slot where the defective DIMM is installed.  At least one DIMM needs to be installed for the server to operate.
Page 55: Use Of Internal Hard Disk Drives In The Raid System
Logical drives can be created even with only one physical device. To build a RAID system, change the jumper switch on motherboard and backplane, as shown below. 3 2 1 3 2 1 Enabled Disabled SWRAID Motherboard Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 56 No setting other than the jumper on the motherboard is required. Configure the RAID system using EXPRESSBUILDER or LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility after changing the jumper. For details, see Chapter 2 (4. RAID System Configuration) or (5. Details of EXPRESSBUILDER) in "Maintenance Guide". Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 57 RAID controllers cannot be launched. Removal To remove the optional RAID controller, reverse the installation procedure. If you intend to use with the card removed, be sure to attach the blank cover attached to the riser card. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 58: Notes On Setting Up A Raid System
System Configuration) in "Maintenance Guide" or the manual supplied with the optional RAID controller. Important  Do not change the RAID system mode to hibernate.  A mix of SAS and SATA drives cannot be used within the RAID system. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 59 <3.5-inch HDD cage and extra 2.5-inch HDD cage> <2.5-inch HDD cage and extra 2.5-inch HDD cage> N8154-72F 2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit N8154-65F 3.5-inch non-Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit N8154-71F 2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 60: Extra Battery For Raid Controller
Read through the manual supplied with the RAID controller before installation. Start Filling out the date on the Set up date label Connecting the battery control cable Getting ready to install the battery Installing the battery Connecting to the RAID controller Finish Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 61 Getting ready to install the battery See Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. To remove the side cover and the front bezel, see Chapter 2 (1.4 Removing the Side Cover and 1.5 Removing the Front Bezel). Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 62 Be careful that the cable does not come out from the connector when pulling the front panel bracket. Mount the battery on the bracket, and then secure with three screws from the reverse side, and then fix battery cable. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 63 Check the form of the connector and connect the cable straight into the connector. Be careful not to press it in at an angle when connecting. Position of the connector Connect the cable to the connector shown in the figure below. Connector for battery control cable Rear face of RAID controller Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 64: Removal
Read through the manual supplied with the RAID controller before installation. Start Connecting the flash backup unit control cable Getting ready to install the flash backup unit Installing the flash backup unit Connecting to the RAID controller Finish Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 65 Slide the front panel bracket slightly toward the right, and then pull the bracket toward the front to remove it. Important Be careful that the cable does not come out from the connector when pulling the front panel bracket. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 66 Insert the two hooks of the anchoring bracket into the holes on the front panel bracket. Draw the cable into the chassis and mount the front panel bracket on the server chassis in the reverse order of the removal procedure. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 67: Removal
Install the RAID controller into the PCI slot #4 and fix it in place. Be careful not to disconnect the cable. RAIDController Connect the cables and components that you removed. 1.10.5 Removal To remove the flash backup unit, reverse the installation procedure. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 68: Pci Card
PCI card. For the configuration instructions, see Chapter 2 (1. System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide". Disabling the deployment of Option ROM can not only prevent memory consumption but also shorten the startup time. PCI#1 PCI#2 PCI#3 PCI#4 Motherboard Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 69: 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/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 70: List Of Optional Devices And Installation Slots
The card performance described in the parentheses after the Product name indicates the maximum operation performance of the card.  Even if you use PCI cards of a higher performance than the PCI slot, the operation of the device will be that of the PCI slot. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 71 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices About the standard network You can use functional equivalents of AFT/SFT/ALB teaming and bonding with the standard network and the following LAN cards: N8104-132, N8104-133 and N8104-138 Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 72: Installation
To remove the side cover, see Chapter 2 (1.4 Removing the Side Cover). Open the PCI slot retention latch. Remove the blank cover aligned with the slot where you will install a card. Important Keep the removed blank cover for future use. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 73 When it locks, you hear a clicking sound. Assemble the server. Turn on the server and confirm that no error messages are displayed in POST. If an error message is displayed, take notes on the message and ask your sales representative. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 74: Configuration After Installing
Attach the blank cover, and see installation step 7 to close the PCI slot retention. Assemble the server. Turn on the server and confirm that no error messages are displayed in POST. If an error message is displayed, take notes on the message and ask your sales representative. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 75: Installing The N8117-01A Extra Rs-232C Connector Kit
Assemble <3> RS-232C cable (B) and <4> PCI bracket (1). To open the PCI slot retention latch, see Chapter 2 (1.11.3 Installation). Remove the expansion blank cover aligned with the slot where you will install a card. Important Keep the removed blank cover for future use. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 76 See the following for the position of the COM connector for internal connections. Important Note the direction of the connector when connecting the cable. COM connector for internal connections Reassemble the server. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 77: Hdd Cages
Drive Cage Kit (2.5-inch HDD cage) can be installed in the HDD bay in this server. The N8154-72F 2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit (extra 2.5-inch HDD cage) can be installed in 3.5-inch expansion bay 1. Important Use hard disk drives provided by NEC. N8154-65F HDD bay 3.5-inch non-Hot Plug...
Page 78: Installing A 3.5-Inch Hdd Cage And Hard Disk Drives
3.5-inch hard disk drive. Mount the tray marked "A" on the left side, and the tray marked "B" on the right side. Mount the hard disk drive so that the flat face of the hard disk drive faces downward. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 79: Removing Hard Disk Drives
Disconnect the power cable and signal cable from the hard disk drives. Press the part shown in the figure to unlock the HDD tray, and then remove the hard disk drive out from the HDD cage. Assemble the server. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 80: Installing A 2.5-Inch Hdd Cage And Hard Disk Drives
The N8154-71F 2.5-inch HDD cage, which is a required BTO option, can mount a SAS HDD, and the N8154-72F 2.5-inch extra HDD cage can mount a SATA HDD, and vice versa. Important Use hard disk drives provided by NEC. N8154-72F 2.5-inch Hot Plug...
Page 81 Mount the rollers that come with the HDD cage on the holes inside the HDD bay (10 places). Insert the HDD cage into the HDD bay. The "C side" must face upward. Do not push the HDD cage to the end for connecting cables later. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 82 HDD cage. Important Make sure to insert the lock plate into the groove of the chassis correctly. Incorrect installation causes the removal of the side cover to be impossible. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 83: Installing An Extra 2.5-Inch Hdd Cage
Connect the interface cable that comes with the HDD cage and the power cable on the motherboard. For details, see Chapter 2 (1.15 Connecting ). Push the HDD cage to the end and secure it with two screws. Attach the front bezel and the side cover. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 84: How To Open The Extra 2.5-Inch Hdd Cage Door
Lay down the server horizontally, and then insert your finger into the opening located on the right side of the extra 2.5-inch HDD cage door and push the door to the right (see (1) below) to unlock the door. Pull the door toward the front (see (2) below) to open. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 85: Installing The Hard Disk Drive
(1). When finished, close the lever to lock the hard disk drive (2).  Use only the hard disk drives provided by NEC. Important  If you remove two or more hard disk drives while the server is on, the logical drive will be damaged.
Page 86: Optical Disk Drive
Disconnect the SATA cable and DC power cable from the optical disk drive. Push the stopper on the right side and remove the Stopper optical disk drive. Remove the bracket from the optical disk drive. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 87: Removal
Install the bracket with DVD SuperMULTI drive installed to the server. Connect the SATA cable and DC power cable you disconnected in step 3 to the server. This completes the installation procedures. 1.13.2 Removal You can remove the optical disk drive by reversing the installation procedure. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 88: Backup Devices
 K410-286(00) internal USB cable (USB 2.0) Prepare whichever cable is appropriate for your configuration. In a liquid-cooled server, the backup device cannot be used at the same time as an extra 2.5-inch HDD cage. 3.5-inch expansion bay 2 3.5-inch expansion bay 1 Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 89: Installation
For more information, refer to the manual provided with the backup device. 1.14.2 Removal You can remove the backup device by reversing the installation procedure. If the devices are to remain removed, attach the stored dummy cover. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 90: Connecting Cables
SATA cable (for the optical disk drive) Internal SATA cable (K410-278 (00)) You can use the controller on the motherboard to build a RAID system. For more information, see Chapter 2 (4. RAID System Configuration) in "Maintenance Guide". Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 91 Slot 1: Second Hard Disk Drive SATA cable (for the optical disk drive) Internal SATA cable (K410-277 (00)) RAID LED cable (included with K410-277 (00)) Battery cable (included with the extra battery) * N8103-171 does not support the extra battery. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 92 Connect the LED connector on the motherboard to the connector on the RAID controller. See the figures below and connect the LED cable to the LED connector of the motherboard. To the motherboard side LED connector Motherboard Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 93 SATA cable (for the optical disk drive) Slot 2: Third Hard Disk Drive SAS cable (included with N8154-71F) Slot 1: Second Hard Disk Drive SAS BP sigbal cable (included with N8154-71F) Slot 0: First Hard Disk Drive Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 94 SAS cable (included with N8154-71F) Slot 0: First Hard Disk Drive SAS BP sigbal cable (included with N8154-72F) Battery cable (included with the extra battery) Internal SAS/SATA cable(included with N8154-72F) * N8103-171 does not support the extra battery. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 95 Use the dedicated internal USB cable (for USB 3.0: K410-276(00), for USB 2.0: K410-286(00). Power supply unit Backup device 1 Motherboard USB A1 Internal USB cable (USB 3.0) (K410-276 (00)) or internal USB cable (USB 2.0) (K410-286 (00)) Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 96: Power Cables
Power supply unit Extra 2.5-inch HDD cage (N8154-72F) 2.5 x 2HDD 2.5 x 2HDD 3.5Dev. 3.5Dev. PWR DET 1 Optical disk driv Motherboard 3.5HDD 1 3.5HDD 1 3.5-inch HDD cage (N8154-65F) 3.5HDD 0 3.5HDD 0 Power cable Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 97 (4) Using 2.5-inch hard disk drives in air cooling model, an extra 2.5-inch HDD cage and a backup device Power supply unit 3.5-inch backup device 3.5Dev. Extra 2.5-inch HDD cage (N8154-72F) 2.5 x 2HDD 3.5Dev. PWR DET 1 Optical disk drive Motherboard 2.5-inch HDD cage (N8154-71F) 2.5 x 4HDD Power cable Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 98 (6) Using 2.5-inch hard disk drives in liquid cooling model and a 3.5-inch backup device Power supply unit 3.5-inch backup device 2.5 x 2HDD PWR DET 1 3.5Dev. Optical disk drive Motherboard 2.5-inch HDD cage (N8154-71F) 2.5 x 4HDD Power cable Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 99: Attaching The Front Bezel
Secure the screw to fix the bezel onto the chassis. Insert the tab inside the bezel into the hole on the chassis. The bezel is locked by the tab. Secure the screw to fix the front bezel to the chassis. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 100: Installing The Side Cover
Also make sure that the hooks at the front of the cover are engaged with the server frame when sliding the side cover forward to attach. If they are not engaged with the frame, the cover cannot be secured in place. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 101: Installation And Connection
Humidity: 10% to 80% Temperature gradient: 15˚C/hour Air pressure: 749 to 1040 hpa 100VAC bipolar grounded 100 VAC bipolar outlet or bipolar outlet with ground terminal (separate grounded outlet adapter is required) A Dust-free, clean, and organized room Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 102 AC magnetic field such as TVs, radios, outlet that shares the ground wire with broadcast/communication antennas, another outlet where another device power transmission wires, and with large power consumption is electromagnetic cranes is placed. connected. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 103: Preparation For Installation
Insert the tab of the stabilizer into the slot of the server as shown in the figure below. Slots on side 2 Slots on side 1 Tabs Tabs Installing the stabilizer in Installing the stabilizer in slot 1 slot 2 Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 104 To mount the server horizontally, attach the provided rubber feet to the positions shown in the figure. Attach the rubber feet on the right side of the server as shown in the figure. Important When the server is horizontally mounted, do not put devices that weigh more than 5 kg on the server. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 105: 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 while the power cord is connected.  Use only the specified interface cable. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 106: Interface Cables
USB devices <Rear view> Connect the provided power cord to an outlet when the cable connection is complete. A device with serial interface (such as a modem) Display unit Hub/Switching hub USB devices (such as a terminal adapter) Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 107: Power Cord
BIOS settings change are required depending on the UPS to which the power cord of this server is connected. In the BIOS Setup Utility, select Server, and then AC-LINK to change the parameter to the appropriate value. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 108: Chapter 3 Setup
EXPRESSBUILDER helps you to install Windows and maintain the server. 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/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 109: Turning On The Server
POWER LED is turned on green and after a while, the NEC logo appears on the display. While the NEC logo is being displayed, the self-diagnostic program (POST) runs and diagnoses the hardware. For details, see Chapter 3 (1.1 POST).
Page 110: Post
1. POST runs automatically when the server is turned on. NEC logo appears on the screen as factory settings. 2. When Password On Boot is set to Enabled on the Security menu in the BIOS setup utility (SETUP), the logo is displayed, and then the password entry is displayed.
Page 111: Post Error Messages
8. The OS starts when POST is completed. 1.1.2 POST error messages If POST detects an error, an error message is displayed on the screen or beeps are sounded. Write down the error message for future use. For details, see "Maintenance Guide". Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 112: System Bios Setup
Press <F2> SETUP, <F3> Internal Flash Memory, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network When you press <F2> key during displaying the message or the NEC logo, SETUP runs and displays the Main menu upon completion of POST. About password entry The entry of the password appears after you set a password in SETUP.
Page 113: Usage Of Setup
Press this key to return the previous screen. If you choose Yes in the following message, SETUP closes without saving the changed parameters. Quit without saving? [Yes]  <F1> key Press this key to display help information. Press <Esc> key to go back to the original screen. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 114 System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide" for details. Load Setup Defaults? [Yes]  <F4> key Press this key to save parameters. If you choose Yes in the following message, the parameters you configured are saved and SETUP closes. Save configuration and exit? [Yes] Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 115: Cases That Require Setting Changes
On/Off NumLock on power ON Boot  Quite Boot  Disabled On/Off the function to display By pressing <Esc> key, prevent the NEC logo during POST the display of the logo. Advanced  PCI Configuration  PCI Optional When an optional board is...
Page 116 If the server is turned off by  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/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 117: Expressscope Engine 3
*1 This feature enables you to use FD/CD/DVD drives, ISO images or USB flash drives on "PC for Management" as virtual drives that are connected to the server. *2 The number of drives and the drive character are different depending on hardware configurations. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 118: Expressscope Engine 3 Network Configuration
Chapter 3 (1.1.1 POST sequence) for details. Press <F2> SETUP, <F3> Internal Flash Memory, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network When you press <F4> key during displaying the message or the NEC logo, ROM utility starts upon completion of POST. The keyboard selection menu appears. Choose your keyboard type.
Page 119 Connect the LAN cable to the management LAN connector in order to connect to the network. Access EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 by using a web browser from "PC for Management" with the settings specified by step 5. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 120: Expressbuilder
To use this feature, choose OS (Windows reinstallation) installation in Boot Selection Menu. Bundled software* Stores various bundled software, such as NEC ESMPRO Agent. Maintenance Diagnoses your server system. To use this feature, choose Tool menu in Boot Selection Menu.
Page 121: 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/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 122: Turning Off The Server
UPS or the documentation for the application controlling the UPS. 1. Shut down the OS. 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. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 123: Chapter 4 Appendix
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/T110g-S Appendix Specifications Interrupt Lines Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 124: Specifications
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Essentials Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Foundation Included parts 104 keyboard, two-button mouse with scroll wheel, rubber feet, EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, Getting Started, screws for device, Power cord * Can be optionally expanded to two ports. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 125 Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Essentials Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Foundation Included parts 104 keyboard, two-button mouse with scroll wheel, rubber feet, EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, Getting Started, screws for device, Power cord * Can be optionally expanded to two ports. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 126 Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Essentials Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Foundation Included parts 104 keyboard, two-button mouse with scroll wheel, rubber feet, EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, Getting Started, screws for device, Power cord * Can be optionally expanded to two ports. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 127: Liquid Cooling System
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Essentials Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Foundation Included parts 104 keyboard, two-button mouse with scroll wheel, rubber feet, EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, Getting Started, screws for device, Power cord * Can be optionally expanded to two ports. Express5800/T110g-S User’s Guide...
Page 128: 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/T110g-S User’s Guide...

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NEC Express5800/T110g-S User Manual

Chapter 1 General Description

Introduction

Accessories

Standard Features

Management Features

Firmware and Software Version Management

Names and Functions of Parts

Front of the Server

Rear View

Internal View

Motherboard

Status Indicators

Chapter 2 Preparations

Installing Internal Optional Devices

Safety Precautions

Anti-Static Measures

Overview of Installation and Removal

Removing the Side Cover

Removing the Front Bezel

Internal Flash Memory

TPM Kit

DIMM

Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System

Extra Battery for RAID Controller

PCI Card

HDD Cages

Optical Disk Drive

Backup Devices

Connecting Cables

Attaching the Front Bezel

Installing the Side Cover

Installation and Connection

Installation

Connection

Chapter 3 Setup

Turning on the Server

Post

System BIOS Setup

Overview

Starting SETUP Utility

Usage of SETUP

Cases that Require Setting Changes

Expressscope Engine 3

Overview

EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 Network Configuration

Expressbuilder

Features of EXPRESSBUILDER

Usage of EXPRESSBUILDER

Installing Software Components

Turning off the Server

Chapter 4 Appendix

Specifications

Air Cooling System

Liquid Cooling System

Interrupt Lines

Quick Links

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