Page 1 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide NEC Solutions (America), Inc. NR574...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface 1. Overview of Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core Systems System Design System Features System Components and CRUs 2. Hardware Operation Standby Power System Power Starting Up the System Shutting Down the System Fan Speed 3. Troubleshooting the Hardware...
Page 4 Replacing a Power Supply Unit Fan 5-45 Replacing or Installing a VTM 5-48 Removing a VTM 5-48 Installing a VTM 5-49 Replacing or Installing a Modem Assembly 5-49 Removing a Modem Assembly 5-50 Installing the Modem Assembly 5-51 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 5 Contents Appendix A. Installing the AK533 Kit in an Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz System Index Index-1 Contents...
Page 6 Figures Figure 1-1. Main Enclosures of Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core Systems 1-3 Figure 1-2. CPU-I/O Enclosure: Front Panel Figure 1-3. CPU-I/O Enclosure: Rear Panel Figure 1-4. CPU-I/O Enclosure: Interior Components Figure 1-5. System Backplane Assembly Figure 3-1.
Page 7 Figures Figure 5-25. Routing Power Cables Through the Chassis Divider 5-41 Figure 5-26. Disconnecting a CPU-Fan Power Connector 5-43 Figure 5-27. Removing a CPU Fan 5-44 Figure 5-28. Disconnecting the PSU-Fan Power Connector 5-46 Figure 5-29. Removing the PSU Fan 5-47 Figure 5-30.
Page 8 Tables Table 1-1. Standard CRUs of Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core systems Table 1-2. Optional CRUs and Components Table 3-1. General Status LED Meanings Table 3-2. CPU-I/O Enclosure Status LEDs Table 3-3. SATA Disk Drive LED Table 3-4.
Page 9: Purpose Of This Manual
Purpose of This Manual The Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide documents how to operate and maintain Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core systems. It explains how to start up and shut down the system, how to interpret system operational status based on the state of the light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and how to remove and replace the customer-replaceable units (CRUs).
Page 10: Getting Help
For example: #include <iostream.h> The operation completed successfully. Getting Help If you have a technical question about Express5800/320Ma hardware or software, try these online resources first: • Online support from NEC Technical Support. You can find the latest technical...
Page 11 Preface If you are unable to resolve your questions with the help available at these online sites, and the Express5800/320Ma system is covered by a service agreement, please contact NEC Technical Support (866-269-1239). Notices • All regulatory notices are provided in the site planning guide for your system.
Page 12 Preface Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 13: Chapter 1 Overview Of Express5800/320Ma 3.2 Ghz, 3.6 Ghz, And Dual-Core Systems
Chapter 1 Overview of Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core Systems The following sections provide an overview of Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core systems: • “System Design” on page 1-1 • “System Features” on page 1-2 •...
Page 14: System Features
System Features System Features Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core systems include the following: Two CPU- I ⁄ O enclosures for dual-modular redundancy (DMR)—Each enclosure • contains independent CPU and I/O elements. The CPU and I/O elements can operate with each other, or, if necessary, with elements in the second enclosure to emulate a single logical system.
Page 15: System Components And Crus
Each system includes two CPU- I ⁄ O enclosures, as shown in Figure 1-1. Figure 1-1. Main Enclosures of Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core Sys- tems CPU- I ⁄ O enclosure, CPU 0, I/O 10 Overview of Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core Systems...
Page 16: Table 1-1. Standard Crus Of Express5800/320Ma 3.2 Ghz, 3.6 Ghz, And Dual-Core Systems
System Components and CRUs CPU- I ⁄ O enclosure, CPU 1, I/O 11 Table 1-1 lists the systems’ standard CRUs. Table 1-1. Standard CRUs of Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core systems Standard CRUs Bezel CPU-I/O enclosures System backplane assembly...
Page 17: Figure 1-2. Cpu-I/O Enclosure: Front Panel
† Slots 2 and 3 are located on the PCI riser assembly, which is standard in Express5800/320Ma 3.6 GHz and Dual-Core, is optional for Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz systems. To add slots 2 and 3 to an Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz system, install the optional AK533 PCI riser assembly kit. See Appendix Overview of Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core Systems...
Page 18: Figure 1-4. Cpu-I/O Enclosure: Interior Components
When you insert CPU- I ⁄ O enclosures into the system enclosure, they are connected to each other by the system backplane assembly. Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 19: Figure 1-5. System Backplane Assembly
The assembly contains the serial, USB, and VGA ports, as well as a socket for the detachable modem assembly. Figure 1-5. System Backplane Assembly USB ports VGA (monitor) port Serial ports Modem assembly Phone line connector Overview of Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core Systems...
Page 20 System Components and CRUs Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 21: Chapter 2 Hardware Operation
Chapter 2 Hardware Operation See the following for information about the basic operation of Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core systems: • “Standby Power” on page 2-1 • “System Power” on page 2-1 • “Starting Up the System” on page 2-2 •...
Page 22: Starting Up The System
If you do not want to risk loss of data that might occur from this action, and if the system contains VTM adapters, you can attempt less severe actions to restart the system. See the Express5800/320Ma Virtual Technician Module User’s Guide for more information. Starting Up the System Make sure the system power cords are plugged into live AC outlets.
Page 23: Fan Speed
Fan Speed N O T E The system’s standby devices have power even after the system has been powered down. To remove power to the standby devices, you must remove the power cords. Fan Speed You might notice fan-speed increases in high-temperature environments, during high system activity periods, or while performing an IPL (loading the operating system software), shutting down the system, or restarting Windows.
Page 24 Fan Speed Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 25: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting The Hardware
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting the Hardware See the following sections for information about troubleshooting Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core systems: • “System LEDs” on page 3-1 • “General Disk Drive Problems and Solutions” on page 3-12 • “CD- or DVD-Drive Problems and Solutions” on page 3-13 •...
Page 26: Table 3-1. General Status Led Meanings
“Ethernet Port and VTM Port LEDs” on page 3-8 • “Modem Assembly LEDs” on page 3-10 Chapter 2, “Hardware Operation” for information about the LED in the system power button. For information about LEDs in optional components, see the vendor documentation. Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 27: Cpu-I/O Enclosure Status Leds
System LEDs CPU-I/O Enclosure Status LEDs Each CPU- I ⁄ O enclosure contains three LEDs that describe the status of the components in the enclosure, including the CPU, BMC, VTM, PCI adapters, and SATA disk drives. These LEDs, which are located on the front and rear of each enclosure, are green, amber, and white.
Page 28: Table 3-2. Cpu-I/O Enclosure Status Leds
LED. If you are unable to fix the condition, contact NEC Technical Support or your authorized service representative. Amber, blinking Either the CPU element or the I/O element is being identified from a command in ftSMC.
Page 29: Sata Disk-Drive Led
System LEDs Table 3-2. CPU-I/O Enclosure Status LEDs (Continued) LED and State Description/Action White, blinking Operating in simplex mode. If system is on (steady green LEDs), removing the enclosure will crash the system because no partner is available. If system power is off (green blinking LED), either the BMC or the VTM is operating in simplex mode.
Page 30: Table 3-3. Sata Disk Drive Led
Help for ftSMC and the Express5800/320Ma: System Administrator’s Guide. If necessary, replace the drive with a new one. If you are unable to fix the condition, contact NEC Technical Support or your authorized service representative. Amber, blinking Simplexed and unsafe to pull for one of the following reasons: –...
Page 31: Pci Slot Status Leds
System LEDs PCI Slot Status LEDs Each PCI slot has two LEDs, one amber LED and one white LED, that indicate the status of the PCI slot. The PCI slot status LEDs are adjacent to each PCI slot at the rear of the enclosure, as shown in Figure 3-3.
Page 32: Ethernet Port And Vtm Port Leds
Help for ftSMC and the Express5800/320Ma: System Administrator’s Guide. If necessary, replace the PCI adapter. If you are unable to fix the condition, contact NEC Technical Support or your authorized service representative. Amber, blinking PCI slot is being identified from a command in ftSMC.
Page 33: Figure 3-4. Ethernet Port And Vtm Port Leds
System LEDs Figure 3-4. Ethernet Port and VTM Port LEDs Ethernet port ACT/LINK LED VTM port 10/100-Mbps LED Ethernet port 10/100/1000-Mbps LED VTM port ACT/LINK LED Table 3-5. Ethernet Port LED States Function (Location) Color and State Description ACT/LINK (Left) Unlit Link not present Green, steady...
Page 34: Modem Assembly Leds
The modem assembly has two LEDs: a green power LED and an amber fault LED (Figure 3-5). Figure 3-5. Modem Assembly LEDs Green LED (power indicator) Amber LED (fault/identify indicator) Table 3-7 describes the modem assembly LED states. 3-10 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 35: Table 3-7. Modem Assembly Leds
Help for ftSMC and the Express5800/320Ma: System Administrator’s Guide. If necessary, replace the modem assembly. If you are unable to fix the condition, contact NEC Technical Support or your authorized service representative. Amber, blinking Modem is being identified.
Page 36: General Disk Drive Problems And Solutions
For more information about the System event amber log and ftSMC, see the Help for Windows and the Express5800/320Ma: System Administrator’s Guide. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact NEC Technical Support or your authorized service representative.
Page 37: Cd- Or Dvd-Drive Problems And Solutions
Many read or write operations might be queued to the disk drive. If the Express5800/320Ma Software Availability Manager indicates an unusually high number of disk requests outstanding, you should examine how your applications are using the disks. For more information about the Express5800/320Ma Software Availability Manager, see the Express5800/320Ma Software Availability Manager User’s Guide.
Page 38: Table 3-9. Troubleshooting The Cd Or Dvd Drive
Ensure that the CD or DVD drive is operating properly by attempting the same operation with a different CD or DVD. If the second CD or DVD works, the first one might be damaged. 3-14 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 39: Using The Dump Button To Create A Dump File
Using the Dump Button to Create a Dump File Using the Dump Button to Create a Dump File To enable NEC Technical Support or your authorized service representative to diagnose problems with your system, you might need to create a snapshot, or dump file, of the system’s memory while the system is running.
Page 40 If seven spurious activations occur within a 24-hour period, the system disables the dump button (only on the enclosure where it was activated) and sends an alert to NEC Technical Support or your authorized service provider. All spurious signals from the dump button and the deactivation alert are logged in the Application event log for the operating system.
Page 41 • In ftSMC, select the CPU node for the primary enclosure, then select Dump and Go from its Action Menu. For more information, see the Express5800/320Ma: System Administrator’s Guide and the online help for ftSMC. •...
Page 42 Using the Dump Button to Create a Dump File 3-18 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 43: Chapter 4 General Servicing Information
Chapter 4 General Servicing Information General servicing information is discussed in the following sections: • “Unpacking CRUs” on page 4-1 • “Storing CRUs” on page 4-2 • “Repacking CRUs” on page 4-3 • “Replacing a CRU” on page 4-3 • “General Safety Precautions”...
Page 44: Storing Crus
Avoid prolonged storage that could reduce the useful life of the CRU. If you are uncertain about the proper storage conditions for a specific CRU, see “Using the Dump Button to Create a Dump File” on page 3-15. Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 45: Repacking Crus
Repacking CRUs Repacking CRUs When returning a defective or incorrect CRU, package the CRU using the original packing materials or the replacement-CRU packing materials. Ensure that the CRU is adequately protected from the following: • Dents, scratches, and impact damage •...
Page 46: General Safety Precautions
Conduct all activities in compliance with all applicable industry safety standards and practices. • When performing maintenance procedures, do not wear conductive articles or material such as rings, bracelets, keys, chains, garments with metallic thread, and so forth. Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 47: Chapter 5 Cru Replacement Procedures
Chapter 5 CRU Replacement Procedures Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, and Dual-Core systems accommodate safe and easy removal, replacement, and addition of customer-replaceable units (CRUs). CRU replacement procedures are discussed in the following sections: • “Before Replacing CRUs” on page 5-1 •...
Page 48: Using Esd Precautions
J16 is the power connector for a CPU fan. Using ESD Precautions Doing work inside an uncovered CPU- I ⁄ O enclosure exposes electronic components to potential damage from ESD. Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 49: Tools
Removing and Replacing the Bezel C A U T I O N To avoid damaging ESD-sensitive components during handling, always take the following precautions. 1. Ground yourself before working inside an enclosure. Put a grounding strap on your wrist and attach its other end to some suitable grounding point, such as a computer-system cabinet.
Page 50: Removing And Replacing A Cpu-I/O Enclosure
See the following sections: • “Removing a CPU-I/O Enclosure” on page 5-5 • “Replacing a CPU-I/O Enclosure” on page 5-8 Estimated time: Five minutes, not including the time for other CRU replacement procedures. Tools: None. Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 51: Removing A Cpu-I/O Enclosure
Removing and Replacing a CPU-I/O Enclosure Removing a CPU-I/O Enclosure W A R N I N G To avoid personal injury or damage to the system, two persons are required to replace an enclosure. 1. If necessary, use ftServer Management Console (ftSMC) to take the enclosure offline.
Page 52: Figure 5-2. Unlocking The Rear Interlock On An Enclosure
5-3) on the release levers at the front of the enclosure. 6. Pull on the two release levers to loosen the enclosure from the rails (number 2 in Figure 5-3). Pull the enclosure a few inches out of the slot. Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 53: Figure 5-3. Unlocking The Front Release Levers On An Enclosure
Removing and Replacing a CPU-I/O Enclosure Figure 5-3. Unlocking the Front Release Levers on an Enclosure Thumbscrew Release lever (unlocked) 7. With one person supporting the enclosure on each side, pull it straight out until it is stopped by the safety lever (Figure 5-4) on its right side.
Page 54: Replacing A Cpu-I/O Enclosure
(boot) enclosure: the LED in its power switch will be lit. 2. Each CPU- I ⁄ O enclosure is identical (aside from installed options) and may occupy either of the two enclosure slots. Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 55 CPU- I ⁄ O enclosure, its white LED will blink for about 30 seconds while its BMC is synchronizing. Do not remove the enclosure during this process! If the white LED continues to blink for several minutes, contact NEC Technical Support or your authorized service representative.
Page 56: Replacing The System Backplane Assembly
“Resetting the Ethernet Address of an Ethernet Team” on page 5-14 Removing the System Backplane Assembly 1. Shut down the system. 2. Remove the bezel, as described in “Removing and Replacing the Bezel” on page 5-3. 5-10 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 57 Replacing the System Backplane Assembly 3. Release each CPU- I ⁄ O enclosure from the system chassis, as follows: a. Disconnect all of the data cables from the rear of the enclosure. Then, disconnect the power cord. C A U T I O N You must disconnect a VTM network cable before you disconnect the power cord.
Page 58: Replacing The System Backplane Assembly
1. Line up the new system backplane assembly with the system chassis, as shown in Figure 5-5. (The USB connectors are located on the side of the assembly that is closest to the PCI adapters.) 5-12 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 59 Replacing the System Backplane Assembly 2. Insert the system backplane assembly into the enclosure, then slide it to the right if the system is in a rack (Figure 5-5). Slide the assembly toward the bottom of the enclosure if the system is in a pedestal case. The thumbscrews on the assembly should line up with the screw holes on the rear of the enclosure.
Page 60: Resetting The Ethernet Address Of An Ethernet Team
Typically, the Ethernet address of a team is the permanent MAC address of the primary (active) adapter for the team. The MAC addresses for embedded Ethernet PCI adapters in Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz and 3.6 GHz systems are stored in the system backplane assembly. If you replace the assembly with a new one, the MAC addresses of all the embedded Ethernet PCI adapters in the system change.
Page 61: Removing And Replacing A Cpu-I/O Enclosure Cover
Removing and Replacing a CPU-I/O Enclosure Cover 2. In the left pane of the Intel(R) PROSet for Wired Connections dialog box, right-click the appropriate team. In the menu that appears, click Change Team Mode (see Figure 5-6). Click a mode different from the one with the check mark. N O T E Changing the team mode forces PROSet to update the Ethernet address of the team.
Page 62: Removing An Enclosure Cover
Figure 5-7. Removing an Enclosure Cover Rear screw Thumbscrews 3. Slide the cover toward the front of the enclosure slightly, pulling from the thumbscrews (number 2 in Figure 5-7). 4. Lift the cover straight upwards to remove it. 5-16 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 63: Replacing An Enclosure Cover
Removing and Replacing a CPU-I/O Enclosure Cover Replacing an Enclosure Cover 1. Place the cover on top of the enclosure, with about 1/4 inch of the cover overhanging the front of the enclosure (Figure 5-8). The side of the cover with the thumbscrews should be located at the front of the enclosure.
Page 64: Replacing Or Installing A Pci Adapter
PCI slot 2 or 3. 5. For information about replacing an Ethernet PCI adapter that is part of an Ethernet fault-tolerant team, also see the Express5800/320Ma: PCI Adapter Guide. Figure 5-9. PCI Slot Locations Slot 1, low profile (PCI Slot Info - 9 in ftSMC)
Page 65: Removing A Pci Adapter
Replacing or Installing a PCI Adapter Estimated time: Five to ten minutes, depending on the slot in which the PCI adapter is located. Tools: ESD strap and #2 Phillips head screwdriver. See the following sections: • “Removing a PCI Adapter” on page 5-19 •...
Page 66: Figure 5-10. Stabilizing The Pci Riser Assembly
Replacing or Installing a PCI Adapter Figure 5-10. Stabilizing the PCI Riser Assembly PCI riser assembly Slots in enclosure cover Light pipes Figure 5-11. Removing the PCI Adapter Support Clip 5-20 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 67: Figure 5-12. Removing A Pci Adapter From Pci Slot 1
Replacing or Installing a PCI Adapter 6. Pull the PCI adapter out of the PCI slot (Figure 5-12 Figure 5-13). If the adapter does not disconnect easily, use a firm side-to-side tugging motion while maintaining steady pressure on the adapter. 7.
Page 68: Installing A Pci Adapter
N O T E You can store a spare blank PCI slot faceplate to the side of PCI slots 2 and 3 (Figure 5-15). Secure it to the enclosure frame with plastic push-top replaceable rivets. 5-22 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 69: Figure 5-14. Removing The Blank Pci Slot Faceplate From Slot 1
Plastic push-top replaceable rivets Blank PCI slot faceplate 3. If you are installing a PCI adapter in slot 2 or 3 of an Express5800/320Ma 3.6 GHz or Dual-Core system, or of an Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz system with a PCI riser assembly (AK533 kit), do the following (if you have not already done so): a.
Page 70 PCI adapters or the PCI riser assembly. 4. Press the PCI adapter firmly into the PCI slot with both hands. The PCI connector is keyed to fit only the correct way. It must snap into place. 5-24 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 71: Figure 5-16. Removing The Blank Pci Faceplate From Slot 2 Or 3
Replacing or Installing a PCI Adapter 5. If applicable, when you are finished using the enclosure cover to stabilize the PCI riser assembly, do the following: a. If there are two adapters in the PCI riser assembly, install the PCI adapter support clip to bind them to each other (Figure 5-11).
Page 72: Removing And Replacing The Pci Riser Assembly
3. If the PCI riser assembly contains extra-long PCI adapters, loosen the thumbscrew on the PCI adapter supports at the side of the enclosure, then slide the supports toward the front of the enclosure to release the PCI adapters (Figure 5-17). 5-26 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 73: Figure 5-17. Releasing The Pci Adapter Supports
Removing and Replacing the PCI Riser Assembly Figure 5-17. Releasing the PCI Adapter Supports PCI adapter supports Thumbscrew 4. Loosen the three thumbscrews on the dual-PCI adapter cover at the rear of the enclosure (Figure 5-18). Pull the cover straight back out of the enclosure until it stops, releasing the PCI adapter faceplates.
Page 74: Figure 5-18. Unlocking The Dual Pci Cover
Removing and Replacing the PCI Riser Assembly Figure 5-18. Unlocking the Dual PCI Cover Dual PCI cover Thumbscrews 5-28 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 75: Figure 5-19. Removing The Pci Riser Assembly
Removing and Replacing the PCI Riser Assembly Figure 5-19. Removing the PCI Riser Assembly PCI riser assembly PCI adapter Support clip on faceplate tabs If you intend to replace a defective PCI riser assembly, also do the following: 1. Stabilize the PCI riser assembly on the enclosure cover and remove the PCI adapters as described in steps “Removing a PCI Adapter”...
Page 76: Replacing The Pci Riser Assembly
PCI adapters into place (Figure 5-17, inset). Replace the enclosure cover. Replace the CPU-I/O enclosure. 5-30 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 77: Removing And Inserting A Sata Disk Drive
Removing and Inserting a SATA Disk Drive Removing and Inserting a SATA Disk Drive Each CPU- I ⁄ O enclosure contains three SATA disk drives, which are located on the front panel of the enclosure. You can remove these drives to replace them or to perform other maintenance procedures.
Page 78: Figure 5-20. Removing A Sata Disk Drive
The new disk drive automatically resynchronizes with its partner if the companion disk drive is part of an RDR virtual disk. For more information about using RDR to mirror disks, see the Express5800/320Ma: System Administrator’s Guide. 5-32 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 79: Replacing A Sata Backplane Assembly
Replacing a SATA Backplane Assembly Replacing a SATA Backplane Assembly The SATA backplane assembly includes both the SATA drive bay and the circuit board at the rear of the drive bay. These items are attached to each other and slide out of the CPU- I ⁄...
Page 80: Figure 5-21. Removing The Sata Backplane Assembly
8. Insert and fasten the two screws (number 1 in Figure 5-21) on the front of the SATA backplane assembly. Replace the SATA disk drives to their designated slots. Replace the enclosure cover. Replace the CPU-I/O enclosure. 5-34 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 81: Removing And Replacing A Cd Or Dvd Drive
Removing and Replacing a CD or DVD Drive Removing and Replacing a CD or DVD Drive Each CPU- I ⁄ O enclosure contains a CD or DVD drive on the front panel. You can replace this drive if it is defective, or remove a CD drive to replace it with a DVD drive. You also must remove the CD or DVD drive if you need to replace the IDE backplane assembly.
Page 82: Replacing A Cd Or Dvd Drive
Replacing a CD or DVD Drive 1. Insert the drive into the drive bay. Push firmly to engage the drive connector. 2. Insert the screw (number 1 in Figure 5-22) and tighten firmly. Replace the CPU-I/O enclosure. 5-36 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 83: Replacing An Ide Backplane Assembly
Replacing an IDE Backplane Assembly Replacing an IDE Backplane Assembly The IDE backplane assembly is a small circuit board located behind the CD/DVD drive bay. You need to remove the CD or DVD drive to replace the assembly. Estimated time: Fifteen minutes. Tools: ESD strap and #1 Phillips head screwdriver (shaft at least 6 inches long, less 3/16 inch wide).
Page 84: Figure 5-23. Removing The Ide Ribbon Cable From The Ide Backplane
Replacing an IDE Backplane Assembly Figure 5-23. Removing the IDE Ribbon Cable from the IDE Backplane Assembly Screws IDE ribbon cable Levers IDE power cable 5-38 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 85: Figure 5-24. Removing The Screws From The Ide Backplane
Replacing an IDE Backplane Assembly Figure 5-24. Removing the Screws from the IDE Backplane CD/DVD drive bay Plastic insulator IDE backplane assembly Screw 9. Align the new IDE backplane assembly with the enclosure. The connector for the CD or DVD drive on the backplane should face toward the front of the enclosure.
Page 86 Figure 5-25. Routing Power Cables Through the Chassis Divider Notch in divider Power cables 15. Replace the CD or DVD drive as described in “Replacing a CD or DVD Drive” on page 5-36. Replace the enclosure cover. Replace the CPU-I/O enclosure. 5-40 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 87: Replacing A Cpu Fan
Replacing a CPU Fan Replacing a CPU Fan Each CPU- I ⁄ O enclosure contains two CPU fans, regardless of the number of CPUs installed. Estimated time: Ten minutes. Tools: ESD strap. Remove the CPU-I/O enclosure. 2. With the enclosure on a stable, flat surface, remove the enclosure cover.
Page 88 Replacing a CPU Fan Figure 5-26. Disconnecting a CPU-Fan Power Connector CPU fans CPU-fan power cables CPU plenum Power connector, J14 Power connector, J16 5-42 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 89 Replacing a CPU Fan Figure 5-27. Removing a CPU Fan 6. Align the replacement fan with the notches in the chassis and install it. The side of the fan with the label faces the CPU. The fan is keyed to fit only one way.
Page 90: Replacing A Power Supply Unit Fan
If necessary, push the black PSU power cable out of the way to access the fan power connector. N O T E Pull on the connector (not the wires) to disconnect the power cable. 5-44 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 91 Replacing a Power Supply Unit Fan Figure 5-28. Disconnecting the PSU-Fan Power Connector Power connector, J43 Light pipes 4. Push the large bundle of power cables aside and pull the PSU fan straight up to remove it from the enclosure (Figure 5-29).
Page 92 Ensure that the fan is straight and level with the bottom of the enclosure. 6. Connect the fan power cable to the PSU fan power connector (junction J43) on the main board. It is keyed to fit correctly. Replace the enclosure cover. Replace the CPU-I/O enclosure. 5-46 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 93: Replacing Or Installing A Vtm
Replacing or Installing a VTM Replacing or Installing a VTM Use the following procedures to replace an existing, defective VTM or install a VTM for the first time. Estimated time: Five minutes. Tools: ESD strap. See the following sections: • “Removing a VTM”...
Page 94: Installing A Vtm
Replacing or Installing a Modem Assembly Installing a VTM 1. Install the VTM firmware on the system disk: a. Insert the Express5800/320Ma VTM Firmware Update CD in the CD or DVD drive. b. In the VTM Firmware Setup message box, click OK.
Page 95: Removing A Modem Assembly
You can also verify that the power (green) LED on the modem is off. 5. Type 0 and press Enter to exit the program. If you encounter any problems with the modem control program, contact NEC Technical Support or your authorized service representative for assistance.
Page 96: Installing The Modem Assembly
4. Press the modem assembly firmly into the connector. The modem connector is keyed to fit only the correct way. 5. Tighten the two captive screws on the modem assembly to fasten it to the system backplane assembly. 5-50 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 97: Assembly
8. At the Setup Confirmation dialog box (with “Yes” highlighted), press Enter to return to the system boot process. For more information about using ftServer Setup, see the Express5800/320Ma: Technical Reference Guide. To change the BIOS setting from ftSMC with the system running 1.
Page 98 You can also verify that the power (green) LED on the modem is on. 6. Type 0 and press Enter to exit the program. If you encounter any problems with the modem control program, contact NEC Technical Support or your authorized service representative for assistance.
Page 99: Appendix A Installing The Ak533 Kit In An Express5800/320Ma 3.2 Ghz System
Installing the AK533 Kit in an Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz System By default, each Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz system includes two low-profile PCI adapter slots, one slot per CPU- I ⁄ O enclosure. The optional AK533 attachment kit allows you to install two additional PCI slots (slots 2 and 3) in each enclosure of an Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz system.
Page 100 Installing the AK533 Kit in an Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz System To install the AK533 attachment kit Remove a CPU-I/O enclosure and place it on a stable, flat surface. 2. If you have PCI adapters to install in the PCI riser assembly (number 1 in...
Page 101 Installing the AK533 Kit in an Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz System c. Press each PCI adapter firmly into a PCI slot with both hands. The PCI connector is keyed to fit only the correct way. It must snap into place. d. If you have installed two adapters in the PCI riser assembly, install the PCI...
Page 102 Installing the AK533 Kit in an Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz System Figure A-3. Installing the PCI Support Bracket Tabs Screws PCI support bracket 5. Remove the three screws from the blank PCI filler panel (Figure A-4) at the rear of the enclosure and place the filler panel aside.
Page 103 Installing the AK533 Kit in an Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz System 6. Install the dual-PCI cover (number 1 in Figure A-5), as follows: a. Align the two standoffs on the dual-PCI cover with the holes at the rear of the enclosure and push the standoffs into the holes (number 2 in Figure A-5).
Page 104 Installing the AK533 Kit in an Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz System Figure A-6. Installing the Blank PCI Faceplate in Slot 2 or 3 Plastic rivet Figure A-7. Storing a Blank PCI Faceplate Plastic push-top replaceable rivets Blank PCI slot faceplate Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...
Page 105 Installing the AK533 Kit in an Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz System 9. If the PCI riser assembly contains extra-long PCI adapters, slide the PCI adapter supports at the side of the enclosure toward the front of the enclosure (the unlocked position) to allow clearance for the adapters (Figure A-8).
Page 106 Installing the AK533 Kit in an Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz System Figure A-9. Installing the PCI Riser Assembly PCI riser assembly PCI adapter Support clip on faceplate tabs 12. Slide the dual-PCI adapter cover into the enclosure until it stops. Ensure that the...
Page 107 2-1 DMR, 1-2 ActiveService Network. See ASN front panel, 1-4 AK533 kit internal components, 1-6 adding PCI slots to Express5800/320Ma LEDs, 3-3 3.2 GHz, A-1 mechanical interlock, 5-5, 5-11 installing in Express5800/320Ma 3.2 primary, 2-1, 5-8...
Page 108 5-10 bicolor, 3-1 resetting team Ethernet address, 5-10, CD drive, 3-13 5-14 CPU-I/O enclosure, 3-3 Express5800/320Ma 3.2 GHz, 3.6 GHz, disk drives, 3-5, 3-13 Dual-Core systems DVD drive, 3-13 CPU-I/O enclosures, 1-3 Ethernet port, 3-8, 3-9 CRU replacement procedures, 5-1...
Page 109 5-3 simplex indicator (LED), 3-1 support clip, 5-20 simplex mode, 3-1 PCI riser assembly single-color LEDs, 3-1 installing in Express5800/320Ma 3.2 SMP, 1-2 GHz, A-2 standby power, 2-1 removing and replacing, 5-27 starting up system, 2-2 PCI slots static electricity, precautions, 4-3, 5-3 adding to Express5800/320Ma 3.2...
Page 110 VTM, 1-2 installing, 5-48 LEDs on port, 3-8, 3-10 replacing, 5-48 using with ASN, 1-1 white LED CPU-I/O enclosure, 3-3 duplex indicator, 3-1 PCI slot, 3-7 safe to remove indicator, 3-1 Windows operating system, 1-3 Index-4 Express5800/320Ma: Operation and Maintenance Guide...

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