Step 1: Things Required For Setup - NEC Bull NovaScale R620 Series Setup Manual

Step 1: Things Required for Setup

The following explains the setup procedure using the Express Setup program:
IMPORTANT:
Because "Express Setup" formats the entire area of the disk used for reinstallation, all the data on that
disk will be deleted. If there is any data partition other than system partition that contains OS on the disk
for reinstallation, you must back up important data in the data partition first and then start "Express
Setup."
Do not apply service packs to NovaScale/ft Server series based on your judgment. If you want to apply
service packs, contact your sales agent about application status and apply service packs to NovaScale/ft
Server series.
TIPS:
For the latest information on support for Windows Service Pack, contact your sales agent.
You need the following to install Windows Server 2003 R2 32-bit Enterprise Edition:
EXPRESSBUILDER (CD-ROM)
GeminiEngine Control Software UPDATE CD-ROM
This CD-ROM is used to update GeminiEngine Control Software; it may not be shipped with the equipment.
(Not included if "EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM contains the latest version of software programs at the time of
shipment.)
Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 R2 32-bit Enterprise Edition Disk1
(hereinafter referred to as "Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM")
Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 R2 32-bit Enterprise Edition Disk2
Setup Guide (this manual)
User Guide
IMPORTANT:
About the latest release of GeminiEngine Control Software and purchase of the latest version of its
Update CD-ROM, ask your sales agent.
Before starting the setup, decide the size of the partition where the operating system will be installed.
NovaScale R620-LR / R620-MR Setup Guide
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