Page 1 N8800-057F/058F NEC Express5800/320Lb/320Lb-R User's Guide 1st Edition 4-2005 856-125249-901-A...
Page 2 The NEC product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product. However, actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator control.
Page 3 Keep this User's Guide handy for quick reference when necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS To use NEC Express5800 Series safely, follow the instructions in this User's Guide. This guide explains components that pose a danger, types of dangers, and actions taken to prevent them;...
Page 4 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS USER'S GUIDE AND WARNING LABELS Attention Indicates a risk of an electric shock. Indicates a risk of an injury due to heat. Indicates a risk of catching your fingers. Indicates a risk of a fire or smoke. Indicates a general precaution or warning that is not defined herein.
Page 5 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Page 6 (5) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or consequential damage arising from the use of this manual regardless of (4) above.
Page 7 “high performance,” “scalability,” and “general versatility” provided by NEC Express5800 series. In the event of trouble, its dual configuration will allow the system to instantaneously isolate the failed parts to assure non-stop running; operation will be moved smoothly from one module to the other, minimizing damage to it.
Page 8 This chapter describes how to make settings of built-in basic input/output system. It also describes factory-shipped parameters. Chapter 5 Installing and Using Utilities This chapter describes features and operating procedures of a standard utility “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.” It also describes procedures to install and operate various software programs contained in its CD-ROM. Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter describes maintenance procedures and use of maintenance tools.
Page 9 Keep the accessories in a safe place. You will need them when you perform setup, addition of options, or replacement of failed components. To check NEC EXPRESSBUILDER components, see the attached list. Be sure to fill out and mail the software registration card that is attached to your operating system.
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Page 11 Floppy Disk Drive........................2-35 CD-ROM Drive........................2-37 Chapter 3 Linux Setup and Operation ................ 3-1 HARD DISK CONFIGURATIONS THAT CAN BE BUILT ON THE NEC Express5800/ft series .............................3-2 REPLACING 3.5-INCH HARD DISK DRIVE ................3-4 How to Locate Failed Disks .....................3-4 Restoring Redundant Configuration Manually.................3-6...
Page 12 NEC ESMPRO Agent......................5-18 NEC ESMPRO Manager ....................... 5-23 Maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series ................5-36 NEC MWA ∼ MANAGEMENT WORKSTATION APPLICATION ∼ ........5-56 Servers to be remotely managed by MWA ................5-56 Remote Management Configuration for the Server without Console........5-57 Chapter 6 Maintenance ....................
Page 13 Error Notification by BEEP ....................7-20 Linux Error Messages ......................7-21 Server Management Application Error Message..............7-23 SOLVING PROBLEMS ......................7-24 Problems with NEC Express5800/ft series................7-24 Event Log ..........................7-31 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ................7-33 Problems with Master Control Menu ..................7-34 Problems with NEC ESMPRO....................7-35 COLLECTION OF TROUBLE LOGS ..................7-36...
Page 14 viii Setup of Optional PCI Board....................8-43 Appendix A Specifications ..................A-1 Appendix B I/O Port Address ..................B-1...
Page 15 Chapter 1 Precautions for Use This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server.
Page 16 Precautions for Use WARNING LABELS Warning labels are placed in certain parts of the system so that the user stays alert to possible risks (Do not remove or damage these labels). If some label is missing, about to peel off, or illegible, contact your sales agent. The figures below show locations of the labels on tower model and rack-mount model servers.
Page 17 Precautions for Use Label A Label B Label C Label D Label E...
Page 18 Precautions for Use Rack-mount Model Label A Label B Label C Label D Label E...
Page 19 Precautions for Use Label A Label B Label C Label D Label E...
Page 20 Precautions for Use PCI/CPU Modules PCI Module Label A External View Label B Internal View CPU Module Label A External View...
Page 21 Precautions for Use Label B Internal View Label A Label B...
Page 22 NEC assumes no liability for any accidents or damage to physical assets resulting from the use of this equipment in such systems or facilities.
Page 23 Do not use nonconforming power cords. Use the power cords specified by NEC. If the rated current is exceeded, there is a risk of a fire. You also have to observe the following prohibitions to prevent an electric shock and a fire caused by damages of the cords.
Page 24 1-10 Precautions for Use Installation, Relocation, Storage and Connection WARNING Disconnect the power cord(s) before installing or removing the equipment. Be sure to power off the equipment and unplug its power cords from the wall outlet before installation/relocation. All voltage is removed only when the power cords are unplugged.
Page 25 CAUTION Do not use any non-designated interface cable. Use only interface cables designated by NEC; identify which component or connector to attach beforehand. If you use a wrong cable or make a wrong connection, there is a risk of short-circuit that could lead to a fire.
Page 26 1-12 Precautions for Use Cleaning and Handling of Internal Devices WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Unless described herein, never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the equipment. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire as well as malfunction. Do not look into the CD-ROM drive The CD-ROM drive uses a laser beam.
Page 27 Precautions for Use 1-13 During Operation CAUTION Do not pull out a device during operation. Do not pull out or remove a device while it works. There is a risk of malfunction and injuries. Do not touch the equipment when it thunders. Unplug the equipment when it threatens to thunder.
Page 28 1-14 Precautions for Use Rack-mount Model CAUTION Do not install the equipment on a nonconforming rack. Install the equipment on a 19-inch rack confirming to the EIA standard. Do not use the equipment without a rack or install it on a nonconforming rack. The equipment may not function properly, and there is a risk of damage to physical assets or injuries.
Page 29 Before turning off the power or ejecting a disk, make sure that the access LED is off. When you have just turned off the power, wait at least 30 seconds before turning it on again. Once you have turned on the server, do not turn it off until the "NEC" logo appears on the screen.
Page 30 It is recommended to use NEC's genuine option products. Some competitors’ products are compatible with this server. However, servicing for trouble or damage resulting from such a...
Page 31 You are strongly recommended to buy a special type of software or service to avoid such trouble. For details, contact your sales agent. NEC shall not be accountable for such data leakage caused by your failure to take necessary measures.
Page 32 1-18 Precautions for Use DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT AND CONSUMABLES When you dispose of the main unit, hard disk drive, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, optional boards, etc., you need to observe your local disposal rules. For details, ask your municipal office. IMPORTANT: For disposal (or replacement) of batteries on the motherboard, consult with your sales agent.
Page 33 See “Error Messages” in Chapter 7 to check if there is a relevant symptom. If yes, take measures as instructed. Certain software programs are required for operation of NEC Express5800/ft series. Check if these programs are properly installed. Use a commercially available anti-virus program to check the server.
Page 34 1-20 Precautions for Use Advice for Your Health Prolonged use of a computer may affect your health. Keep in mind the following to reduce stresses on your body: Sit in a good posture Sit on your chair with your back straight. If the desk height is appropriate, you will slightly look down at the screen and your forearms will be parallel to the floor.
Page 35 Chapter 2 General Description This chapter describes what you need to know to use the NEC Express5800/ft series. Refer to this chapter when you want to know about certain components and how to operate them.
Page 36 Off-line Maintenance Utility NEC Management Workstation Application (NEC MWA) Ready-to-use Easy and Fine Setup Preinstalled Kernel 2.4-based Linux OS NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (system setup Quick cableless connection: hard disk, utility) CPU module, and PCI module (hot-swap SETUP (BIOS setup utility) supported)
Page 37 NEC Express5800/ft series detects status changes, errors and other events and notifies the user of these events. If you use an alarm notification tool, you can configure NEC Express5800/ft series to notify you when certain events occur.
Page 38 NEC Express5800/ft series automatically maintains data as the current data. Automatic detection and notification of faults NEC Express5800/ft series detects and sorts out all events such as general status changes and faults, and notifies Syslog of these events. Transparent migration NEC Express5800/ft series constantly monitors events.
Page 39 ESMPRO can be used both locally and remotely on work station PCs or server PCs. syslog function When troubles etc., are detected on NEC Express5800/ft series, they will be recorded in syslog. In-service repairing You can repair or replace a failed module even if NEC Express5800/ft series is operating.
Page 40 General Description NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF COMPONENTS Names and functions of components are shown below: Front View Tower model Rack-mount model...
Page 41 General Description Front bezel A door that covers internal components. You can lock it with the included security key. Key slot Insert the security key in this slot to unlock the front bezel. Stabilizers Parts for stabilizing a tower-model unit. Casters Wheels for moving a tower-model unit.
Page 42 General Description Front View (inside) Tower model Rack-mount model...
Page 43 General Description PCI module (for group 1) A module that includes a PCI board and LAN controller. PCI module (for group 2) A module that includes a PCI board and LAN controller. CPU module (for group 1) A module that includes a CPU (processor) and memory (DIMM). CPU module (for group 2) A module that includes a CPU (processor) and memory (DIMM).
Page 44 2-10 General Description Rear View CPU module (for Group1) PCI module (for Group2) PCI module (for Group1) CPU module (for Group2) Tower model PCI module (for Group1) PCI module (for Group2) CPU module (for Group1) CPU module (for Group2) Rack-mount model...
Page 45 General Description 2-11 Serial port A connector Connected to a device that has a serial interface. For maintenance use only. AC inlet B (for Group1) PC socket for plugging a power cord (for Group1). If you desire to make the PCI module for Group1 primary, use this inlet to connect the power cord first.
Page 46 2-12 General Description CPU Module Group 1 and group 2 have the same configuration. Module handle Cooling fan CPU module board CPU socket #2 (additional) AC inlet (in the back) Backpanel connector (in the back) CPU socket #1 (standard) DIMM Power unit Power backboard...
Page 47 General Description 2-13 CPU module board Group 1 and group 2 have the same configuration Cooling fan connector LED connector Power connector CPU socket #2 CPU socket #1 DIMM sockets (Slots #1 to #6 from left. Add memory modules in pairs: #1 and #2, #3 and #4, #5 and #6.) *This section only describes connectors that are used for replacing parts or upgrading.
Page 48 2-14 General Description PCI Module Group 1 and group 2 have the same configuration. Cooling fan Power unit AC inlet (in the back) The AC cable in the module which is connected to the AC inlet cannot be used for other purposes.
Page 49 General Description 2-15 PCI module board Group 1 and group 2 have the same configuration. SCSI connector (external) Configuration jumper pin Battery (lithium battery) Cooling fan connector Power connector IDE connector Power switch connector LED connector SCSI connector (internal) Chassis Board Layout Rack-mount model Back panel Backplane...
Page 50 The table below shows indications of the BMC Status LED and their meanings. TIPS: If the server has the NEC ESMPRO or Off-line Maintenance Utility installed, you can view the error log to identify the cause of a trouble. When you want to restart the server, perform a shutdown if the OS allows you to shut down the system.
Page 51 General Description 2-17 LED indications Description Action Primary Secondary Amber Detected a fatal If LCD displays some error message, temperature error. refer to the error message list (see Chapter 7). Check if dust is accumulated on internal fans and confirm that the fan cables are connected firmly.
Page 52 2-18 General Description LED indications Description Action Primary Secondary BMC is being dumped. Wait for a while. After a while, the BMC status LED on the primary will go off. Both BMCs are out of Check if both PCI modules are order.
Page 53 General Description 2-19 PCI Module Status LEDs Disk Access LED The PCI module has three LEDs. Combined, the three LEDs show the status of the PCI modules and hard disks. See “NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF COMPONENTS” (page 2-6) for the locations of LEDs. (1) Status LED 1 of both PCI modules are off PCI#1 PCI#2...
Page 54 2-20 General Description PCI#1 PCI#2 Status DISK Status DISK Description Action LED 2 Access LED 2 Access Green Green/ Amber Green/ i) There is an error in Make sure that the option PCI the option PCI board or board is properly mounted and the PCI module board cables are properly connected connected or mounted...
Page 55 General Description 2-21 (2) Status LED 1 of both PCI modules are red PCI#1 PCI#2 Status DISK Status DISK Description Action LED 2 Access LED 2 Access On standby (AC power After turning on the power, is supplied through the wait for the OS to start.
Page 56 2-22 General Description PCI#1 PCI#2 Status DISK Status DISK Description Action LED 2 Access LED 2 Access Green The PCI module 1 is Wait for the OS to start. After performing diagnosis the OS starts, check the (Diag). Status LEDs and then take AC power is not the appropriate actions.
Page 57 General Description 2-23 CPU Module Status LEDs 1/2 The CPU module has two LEDs. Combined, the two LEDs show the status of CPU modules: See “NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF COMPONENTS” (page 2-6) for the locations of LEDs. CPU#1 CPU#2 Status Status Status Status...
Page 58 2-24 General Description CPU#1 CPU#2 Description Action Status Status Status Status LED1 LED2 LED1 LED2 Amber AC power is not Check if the power cord is supplied to the CPU connected correctly. module 2. Check the condition of breaker The CPU module 1 and UPS.
Page 59 General Description 2-25 PCI Board Slot Status LEDs (P1, P2, P3) To show the status of PCI board slots, each PCI module has three status LEDs. Description Action indications PCI board is mounted The system operates normally. correctly and operates in duplex mode.
Page 60 LED blinks in green when the number of accesses decreases, or if it is green when there are no accesses anymore. When you power on NEC Express5800/ft series and the access LEDs do not illuminate green, remount the hard disks.
Page 61 General Description 2-27 LAN Connector LEDs Two LAN ports (connectors) located in the back have two LEDs each. • 100/10 LED (LAN connector 2), 1000/100/10 LED (LAN connector 1) These LEDs show the transfer rate of the network that is being connected. LAN connector 1 LAN connector 2 LED indications...
Page 62 2-28 General Description BASIC OPERATION This section describes basic operation procedures of NEC Express5800/ft series. Locking and Unlocking the Front Bezel The front bezel covers built-in components of the server such as the POWER switch, CD-ROM drive, and hard disks.
Page 63 General Description 2-29 Rack-mount Model The rack-mount model server is equipped with a detachable front bezel. Detach Follow the steps below to detach the front bezel: Insert the security key into the slot and turn it with a little pressure to release the lock. Release Lock Hold the right side of the front bezel lightly and pull it open.
Page 64 General Description Power ON To power on NEC Express5800/ft series, press the POWER switch located on the front panel. Follow the steps below to turn on the power. (A rack-mount model is shown here for convenience of explanation. However, the steps are the same for a tower model except that the modules are mounted vertically.)
Page 65 2-31 Power OFF Follow the steps below to turn off the power. If NEC Express5800/ft series is plugged to a UPS, see manuals included with the UPS or the application that controls the UPS. Perform a proper shutdown process from Linux for NEC Express5800/ft series.
Page 66 CPU modules, keyboard, mouse, etc. It also shows startup messages for various BIOS setup utilities. According to the factory default settings, the “NEC” logo appears on the display while POST is being performed. (To view POST’s details, press Esc.)
Page 67 General Description 2-33 Flow of POST This section walks you through how POST is performed. When you power on the system, one selected CPU/PCI module will start up. POST will be performed on this selected CPU/PCI module. Memory check starts. A message appears at the upper left of the screen to show that the basic and expanded memories are being counted.
Page 68 2-34 General Description Upon completion of POST, the password entry screen appears prior to OS startup. The password entry screen will appear after the normal termination of POST only if you have set a password in the BIOS setup utility “SETUP.” You can enter a password up to three times.
Page 69 2DD floppy disk (720KB) Insert/Remove Floppy Disk Before inserting a floppy disk into the drive, make sure that NEC Express5800/ft series is on and that the drive’s USB cable is connected to the USB connector at the back of the server.
Page 70 Data loss could also be caused by faulty operation and computer trouble. To avoid such possible data loss, it is recommendable to back up important data regularly. (Be sure to make back-up copies of the disks that are included with NEC Express5800/ft series.)
Page 71 2-37 CD-ROM Drive NEC Express5800/ft series has a CD-ROM drive on the front panel. It is a device used to read data from a CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory). Compared to a floppy disk, a CD-ROM allows for larger volume and fast data readout.
Page 72 General Description Use of CD-ROM Observe the following when you use a CD-ROM on NEC Express5800/ft series: As for a disk such as a noncompliant “copy-protected CD,” we shall not guarantee that you can use a CD player to play it with this server.
Page 73 Chapter 3 Linux Setup and Operation This chapter describes setup procedures to make NEC Express5800/ft series ready for use.
Page 74 HARD DISK CONFIGURATIONS THAT CAN BE BUILT ON THE NEC Express5800/ft series In the NEC Express5800/ft series, all built-in disks need RAID configuration. Configure RAID 1 using software for the NEC Express5800/ft series. The hard disks on the same slot location of the PCI module configure RAID. In the following figure, disks in Slot 1, Slot 2 and Slot 3 of Group 1 are paired with disks in Slot 1, Slot 2 and Slot 3 of Group 2 respectively to configure RAID.
Page 75 Linux Setup and Operation Perform operations for built-in SCSI disks, such as mounting a disk, to devices (md) for RAID by software. With the standard configuration at the time of shipment, the SCSI disks are inserted to the slot 1 of the PCI modules for Group 1 and Group 2.
Page 76 Linux Setup and Operation REPLACING 3.5-INCH HARD DISK DRIVE Follow the procedure below to remove the failed hard disk. If the hard disk fails, it should be replaced with new device with the server powered-on. How to Locate Failed Disks This section describes a procedure to locate failed disks.
Page 77 Linux Setup and Operation See the path information in [General Information] of [SCSI Slot (ID: 41/1)]. It shows that PCI module, SCSI adapter, and SCSI bus are 10, 5, and 0, respectively. This allows you to find that SCSI Slot (ID: 41/1) belongs to Group 1. SCSI slots under SCSI Enclosure (ID: 41) correspond to Group 1.
Page 78 Linux Setup and Operation Restoring Redundant Configuration Manually This section describes procedure to change the built-in disk on which failures occurred and re-establish the dual configuration of hard disks. IMPORTANT: You need to log in the system as a root user to perform this operation. While recovery operation of RAID, the status of two disks configuring RAID become “RESYNCING”...
Page 79 Linux Setup and Operation...
Page 80 Linux Setup and Operation <<Confirm that the disk is disconnected>> <<Confirm that the above status is SIMPLEX before exchanging the disk>> <<The following is an example of a RAID recovery procedure>>...
Page 81 Linux Setup and Operation <<Confirm that the duplication process is started >> <<Perform RESYNC to each md device. After a while, use the following command and check the status again.>> <<If each md device’s status is DUPLEX, disk duplication is completed.>>...
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Page 83 Chapter 4 System Configuration This chapter describes Basic Input Output System (BIOS) configuration. When you install the server for the first time or install/remove optional devices, thoroughly read this chapter for better understanding and correct setups.
Page 84 4-2 System Configuration SYSTEM BIOS ~ SETUP ~ The SETUP utility is provided to make basic hardware configuration for the server. This utility is pre-installed in the flash memory of the server and ready to run. The server is configured with the correct parameters using the SETUP utility and shipped in the best conditions.
Page 85 System Configuration 4-3 Starting SETUP Utility Powering on the server starts POST (Power On Self-Test) and displays its check results. If the NEC logo is displayed, press Esc. After a few seconds, either of the following messages appears at bottom left on the screen depending on your system configuration.
Page 86 4-4 System Configuration Description of On-Screen Items and Key Usage Use the following keyboard keys to work with the SETUP utility. (Key functions are also listed at the bottom of the screen.) Indicates the current menu Setup item menu Online help window Indicates there Parameter (high-lights upon selection) menu...
Page 87 The following describes examples of configuration required to use software-link features or for system operations. Link with Management Software To use the management PC with "NEC MWA" installed for remote operations Remote operation via LAN Select [Advanced] → [Advanced] → [RomPilot Support] → [Enabled].
Page 88 To display POST check results Select [Advanced] → [Advanced] → [Boot-time Diagnostic Screen] → [Enabled]. You can also press Esc while the NEC log is on the screen to display POST check results. To control from the HW console Remote operation via LAN Select [Advanced] →...
Page 89 System Configuration 4-7 Memory To check the installed memory (DIMM) status Select [Advanced] → [Memory Information] and check the status indications. Saving the Configuration Data To save the BIOS configuration data Select [Exit] → [Save Changes & Exit] or [Save Changes]. To discard changes to the BIOS configuration data Select [Exit] →...
Page 90 4-8 System Configuration Menu and Parameter Descriptions The SETUP utility has the following six major menus: Main Advanced Security System Hardware Boot Exit To configure detailed settings of functions, select a submenu from the above menus. Below describes configurable functions and parameters and the factory settings displayed in the screen for each menu.
Page 91 System Configuration 4-9 Available options in the Main and descriptions are listed below. Option Parameter Description Your Setting Processor Type Intel® Xeon™ Indicates the type of the installed Processor CPU (view only). Indicates the clock speed of the Processor Speed 2.40GHz installed CPU (view only).
Page 92 4-10 System Configuration Advanced Move the cursor onto "Advanced" to display the Advanced menu. Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security System Hardware Boot Exit Item Specific Help Advanced Select Advanced Processor Information options. Memory Information Peripheral Configuration Monitoring Configuration Option ROM Keyboard Features F1 Help...
Page 93 "RomPilot" is a BIOS feature for communications with the NEC Management TIPS: Workstation Application (NEC MWA). To use the NEC MWA for management of the server, select "Enabled" for "RomPilot Support.” Use of the RomPilot features requires setups for the NEC MWA.
Page 94 4-12 System Configuration Processor Information Select "Processor Information" on the Advanced menu to display the following screen. Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Processor Information Item Specific Help Processor 1 Type: xxxxxxxx Processor 2 Type: xxxxxxxx Change Values F1 Help Select Item F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Enter Select...
Page 95 System Configuration 4-13 Memory Information Select "Memory Information" on the Advanced menu to display the following screen. See the table below for setup options on the screen. Option Parameter Description Your Setting DIMM #1- #6 Size – Indicates the size of memory installed on DIMMs 1 (#1) to 6 (#6).
Page 96 4-14 System Configuration Peripheral Configuration Select "Peripheral Configuration" on the Advanced menu to display the following screen. Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Peripheral C nfi guration Item Specific Help Disables serial port 1 Serial Port A: [3F8, IRQ 4] or sets the base Serial Port B: [2F8, IRQ 3] address/IRQ of...
Page 97 OS upon detection of an error. (For details, see “Behavior at Occurrence of Error” in Chapter 2.) Enable this function if NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed on the OS. Disable this function if NEC ESMPRO Agent is not installed or when you install the OS.
Page 98 4-16 System Configuration Option Parameter Description Your Setting POST Pause 1 - [3] - 20 Specify the POST monitoring time period during Monitoring boot-up restriction. Time-out ]: Factory-set IMPORTANT: When connecting a Fibre Channel disk array device, change the set value of "Boot Monitoring Time-out Period"...
Page 99 System Configuration 4-17 See the table below for setup options on the screen. Option Parameter Description Your Setting On Board SCSI Disabled Enable or disable expansion of SCSI BIOS on the motherboard. [Enabled] On Board LAN 1, 2 Disabled LAN1: Enable or disable 10/100BASE LAN controller on the [Enabled] motherboard.
Page 100 4-18 System Configuration Keyboard Features Select "Keyboard Features" on the Advanced menu to display the following screen. The NumLock submenu allows you to make keyboard settings. Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Keyboard Features Item Specific Help Selects Power-on state NumLock: [Auto] for Numlock.
Page 101 System Configuration 4-19 Security Move the cursor onto "Security" to display the Security menu. Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Secu rity System Hardware Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Passwo d is Clear User Password is Clear Supervisor Password Set Supervisor Password [Enter] controls access to the...
Page 102 4-20 System Configuration IMPORTANT: User password setup is not available before Supervisor password setup. Do not set any password before installing the OS. See the table below for setup options on the screen. Option Parameter Description Your Setting Supervisor [Clear] Indicates Supervisor password setup status (view Password is only).
Page 103 System Configuration 4-21 System Hardware Move the cursor onto "System Hardware" to display the System Hardware menu. To make a selection for "Thermal Sensor", "Wake On Event", "Console Redirection" and "ftMemory", first select a desired option and press Enter to display its submenu. See the table below for setup options on the screen.
Page 104 4-22 System Configuration The table below lists how selections for "AC LINK" determine the power status of the server when the power supply to the server restarts. Parameter State before powered off Stay Off Last State Power On In service Out of service (DC power: Off) Forced shutdown * Pressing the POWER switch for over four seconds shuts down the power to the server.
Page 105 Description Your Setting Wake On LAN Disabled Enable or disable the remote power-on feature via the network. [Enabled] ]: Factory-set You cannot use this feature on NEC Express5800/ft series (Linux model). IMPORTANT: Use the server without changing the factory settings.
Page 106 4-24 System Configuration Console Redirection Select "Console Redirection" on the System Hardware menu and press Enter to display the following screen. Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility System Hardware Console Redirection Item Specific Help If enabled, the console Serial Port Address: [Disabled] will be redirected to this port.
Page 107 Size of ft Memory is specified (MB) Start Address Shows the start address of ft Memory (view only) ]: Factory-set You cannot use this feature on NEC Express5800/ft series (Linux model). IMPORTANT: Use the server without changing the factory settings.
Page 108 You can change the boot device order using ↑ or ↓ and + or –. Move the cursor to select the device by ↑ or ↓, and then change the priority using + or –. Specify the device boot order as shown above to start the NEC IMPORTANT:...
Page 109 System Configuration 4-27 Exit Move the cursor onto "Exit" to display the Exit menu. Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security System Hardware Boot Exit Item Specific Help Save Changes & Exit Exit Without Saving Changes Exit System Setup and Get Default Value save your changes to Load Previous Value...
Page 110 4-28 System Configuration Get Default Value Select this option to restore all default values (factory-set values) of the SETUP utility. The following screen appears: Setup Confirmation! Load default configuration now? [Yes] [No] Select "Yes" to restore default values. Select "No" to return to the Exit menu screen. The default value slightly differs from the factory-set value.
Page 111 The controllers installed in each module must be configured individually. Fast!UTIL of the latest version is installed in the NEC Express5800/ft series. Accordingly, the setting screen may be different from that described in this document. See the online help or contact your sales agent for the setting items different from those in this document.
Page 112 4-30 System Configuration Start Procedure Start Fast!UTIL in the procedure below: Turn on the power of the server. The start message appears on a screen in the middle of POST. Press Q and Ctrl together. Fast!UTIL is started. Press these keys before message "QLogic Adapter using IRQ IMPORTANT: number x"...
Page 113 System Configuration 4-31 Select the proper adapter. The adapter "QLA12160 Ultra3 2000" is used for built-in hard disk. IMPORTANT: Do not select it. Highlight the displayed item with the cursor keys and press Enter. Select Host Adapter Adapter Type I/O Address QLA12160 Ultra3 2000 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx...
Page 114 4-32 System Configuration Configuration Settings If you select "Configuration Settings" from the "Fast!UTIL Options" menu, the screen for setting the configuration appears. Configuration Settings Host Adapter Settings SCSI Device Settings SCSI Bus Settings Autoconfigure SCSI Device Selectable Boot Settings Restore Default Adapter Settings Raw Nvram Data Host Adapter Settings If you put the cursor on "Host Adapter Settings"...
Page 115 System Configuration 4-33 SCSI Device Settings If you put the cursor on "SCSI Device Settings" with keyboard cursors (↓ and ↑) in the "Configuration Settings" menu and press Enter, the screen for setting the information on the device connected to the host adapter appears. The table below shows the parameters of the setting items and their factory settings.
Page 116 4-34 System Configuration SCSI Bus Settings If you put the cursor on "SCSI Bus Settings" with keyboard cursors (↓ and ↑) in the "Configuration Settings" menu and press Enter, the screen for setting the information on the SCSI bus of the host adapter appears.
Page 117 System Configuration 4-35 Selectable Boot Settings If you put the cursor on "Selectable Boot Settings" with keyboard cursors (↓ and ↑) in the "Configuration Settings" menu and press Enter, the screen for setting the information on the start from the device connected to the host adapter appears. Submenu item Parameter Description...
Page 118 4-36 System Configuration Scan SCSI Bus If you select "Scan SCSI Bus" from the "Fast!UTIL Options" menu, the list of devices connected to each SCSI bus is displayed in the order of SCSI IDs. The information to be displayed includes the device manufacturer, product name and firmware revision.
Page 119 Select either "Reboot System" or "Return to Fast!UTIL" and press Enter. Setting List for Optional SCSI Device If you add an optional SCSI device, do not change the factory settings of built-in SCSI controller. For information on optimal SCSI devices for NEC Express5800/ft series, contact your sales agent.
Page 120 4-38 System Configuration FORCED SHUTDOWN AND CLEAR Read this section if your server does not operate as expected, or if you want to return all setup values to those made at shipment. Forced Shutdown Use this function when an OS command does not shut down the server, the POWER switch does not turn off the server, or resetting does not work.
Page 121 System Configuration 4-39 Clear CMOS / Password (Configuring Motherboard Jumpers) With the pre-installed SETUP utility, you can set desired passwords to protect data stored on the server from unauthorized user access. If you forget the passwords, you can clear them by following the procedure described in this section.
Page 122 How to Clear CMOS Power off the NEC Express5800/ft series and unplug the both power cords. Remove the both PCI modules (#1 and #2) from the NEC Express5800/ft series (see page 8-31 “Removing PCI Module”). Open the top cover of the PCI Module #1.
Page 123 If you place clips on other pins, the server may malfunction. TIPS: Mount the PCI Module #1 again to NEC Express5800/ft series (see page 8-33 “Installing PCI Module”) and plug the power cord to the AC inlet B (for Group1).
Page 124 4-42 System Configuration Shortly after you connect the both power cords, the BMC status LED of PCI Module #2 will start to blink. When the BMC status LED goes off, the clear information of the PCI Module #1 is reflected to the PCI Module #2. CHECK: The BMC status LED blinks to show that synchronous processing is being performed between the two modules.
Page 125 How to Clear Passwords Power off NEC Express5800/ft series and unplug the both power cords. Remove the both PCI modules (#1 and #2) from the NEC Express5800/ft series (see page 8-31 “Removing PCI Module”). Open the top cover of the PCI Module #1.
Page 126 “Installing PCI Module”) and plug the power cord to the AC inlet B (for Group1). (The POWER Switch LED will be turned on.) Likewise, mount the PCI Module #2 to the NEC Express5800/ft series and plug the power cord to the AC inlet A (for Group2).
Page 127 Chapter 5 Installing and Using Utilities This section describes how to use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM that comes with your server and to install the utilities stored on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 128 The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, integrated setup software, can automatically detect the hardware connected to an NEC Express5800/ft series machine to advance the processing. The hardware subject to setup with the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER should have the same configuration as that for operation.
Page 129 See "Consoleless Menu" described later for details. Inserting NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM after Windows startup The "Master Control Menu" (see figure below) starts automatically after you place the "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" in the CD-ROM drive. A dialog box called “Master Control Menu” will appear.
Page 130 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Top Menu The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER top menu is used for the setup of hardware and the setup and installation of OS. Start Start the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER top menu following the procedure below: Turn on the powers of peripherals and the power of the server in this order.
Page 131 Installing and Using Utilities Tools The Tools Menu is used to start each of the several utilities stored in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM individually for manual setup by operator. Use the Tools Menu to provide settings that the setup program cannot do automatically or detailed settings. Also use the Tools Menu when system diagnosis is performed or a support disk is created.
Page 132 Allow you to make settings of BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) to use its report functions and remote control from the management PC. Help Indicates the descriptions on several features of the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Return to the Top Menu Indicates the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER top menu.
Page 133 PC, even if a console device such as keyboard is not connected to the server. IMPORTANT: Don’t use this CD-ROM on computers other than NEC Express5800/ft series with which it is packaged (including other NEC Express5800 models). Otherwise, a breakdown may result.
Page 134 Installing and Using Utilities Menu Items Only the menu items available in consoleless operation are extracted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Top Menu. See the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Top Menu described earlier for each function. See the "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Top Menu". Shows detailed explanation of each function.
Page 135 Installing and Using Utilities Master Control Menu Load the attached “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of the computer that runs Windows (Windows 95 or later, or Windows NT 4.0 or later). The Master Control Menu starts automatically. TIPS:...
Page 136 CD-ROM "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" and "NEC ESMPRO Agent" is bundled to Linux for NEC Express5800/ft series Back Up CD-ROM. This manual describes the functions and features provided by NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent and the notes on their operations.
Page 137 Installing and Using Utilities 5-11 Effects of using NEC ESMPRO Manager and Agent NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent have sufficient effects on a variety of needs in versatile and complicated system environments. − Detection of server fault NEC ESMPRO Agent collects a variety of fault information on NEC Express5800 series systems to identify the states of the systems.
Page 138 NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent can set the threshold for each source in the server. If the value of a source exceeds the threshold, NEC ESMPRO Agent reports the alert to NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Page 139 CPU, memory, fans, power supply, and temperature. Below is a list of functions of data viewer’s items and their availability if NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed. Function name...
Page 140 5-14 Installing and Using Utilities Function name Supported Function description Storage Function to monitor storage devices (e.g., hard disk drive) and controller File system Function to view file system configuration and monitor usage rate Disk array Function to monitor disk array system of LSI Logic Corporation Other Supports OS stall monitoring by Watch Dog Timer...
Page 141 5-15 Monitoring of NEC Express5800/ft series NEC Express5800/ft series is a fault tolerant system. It can continue the operation even if a major component fails. NEC Express5800/ft series improves the system availability with the hardware, NEC ESMPRO, and system software functions.
Page 142 Installing and Using Utilities Collective Management of Distributed Servers The excellent GUI provided by NEC ESMPRO Manager allows servers on a network to be managed collectively. The management screen is designed in the Explorer format to indicate the components in a server hierarchically for effective server management.
Page 143 Installing and Using Utilities 5-17 Data Viewer The data viewer indicates the server source configuration information in the Explorer format. In addition, it changes the status color of the failed server component. This enables you to identify the failed portion. Alert Viewer The Alert Viewer manages fault reports sent from servers together.
Page 144 Installing and Using Utilities NEC ESMPRO Agent Device ID in Alert Report Some NEC Express5800/ft series reports use unique device IDs which correspond to the devices listed in the table below as the device identification information. Device name Device ID...
Page 145 Power supply unit on SCSI enclosure 2 42/100 The figure below shows the actual locations of the device names displayed on the NEC ESMPRO screen. In the case of the tower model, modules are mounted vertically instead of horizontally. PCI module1 SCSI enclosure1 (SCSI 1 –...
Page 146 Supplement Note the following when using NEC ESMPRO Agent. Maintenance-related Functions When you want to use maintenance-related functions of the NEC Express5800/ft series, contact your maintenance personnel. Change of Installation States of CPU and PCI Modules If you dynamically change the configuration of the CPU or PCI module in the relevant system during review of the server information by using the data viewer, the message prompting you to reconstruct the tree of the data viewer will appear.
Page 147 The thresholds of temperature/voltage/fan sensors cannot be displayed or modified. However, depending on the model, only the thresholds can be displayed in the data viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager. NEC ESMPRO Manager performs monitoring by using the optimum thresholds specified to each model.
Page 148 Some information of the devices cannot be acquired due to the OS specifications. These devices are displayed as “Unknown” on the Data Viewer of the NEC ESMPRO Manager. Also, accurate information may not be acquired due to the OS specifications. In such case, accurate information may not be displayed.
Page 149 To monitor the state of the NEC Express5800/ft series on a management computer with installation of NEC ESMPRO Manager, the data viewer is used. If you click each of the modules and items to be checked sequentially on the tree view in the Windows Explorer format, the data viewer indicates their states on the right side of the screen.
Page 150 Allows the configuration and other information on the CPU modules to be viewed. Maintenance Allows the start/stop, MTBF information clear, dump acquisition, and diagnosis of the CPU modules to be provided. See "Maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series" described later for the start/stop and MTBF information clear of the CPU modules.
Page 151 Allows the device identification information of the CPU modules to be viewed and BIOS of the CPU modules to be updated. See "Maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series" described later for the update of BIOS of the CPU modules. The detailed device identification information can be checked by selecting [ESMPRO] tree→[Hardware] tree→[Field Replaceable Unit] tree.
Page 152 Allows the configuration and other information of the PCI modules to be viewed. Maintenance Allows the start/stop, MTBF information clear, and diagnosis of the PCI modules to be provided. See "Maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series" described later for the start/stop and MTBF information clear of the CPU modules. Update Allows the device identification information of the PCI modules to be viewed.
Page 153 Installing and Using Utilities 5-27 Monitoring PCI Slots and Devices on PCI Module To monitor the PCI slots and devices on the PCI modules, see the [PCI slot] tree. To see the information on the [PCI slot] tree, select [PCI Module]→[PCI module (containing PCI slot to be seen)]→[PCI slot] of the [FTServer] tree.
Page 154 5-28 Installing and Using Utilities PCI Device – Detailed information Allows the detailed information of a device on the PCI slot to be viewed.
Page 155 Allows the configuration and other information of the SCSI adapter to be viewed. Maintenance Allows the MTBF information of the SCSI adapter to be viewed or cleared. See "Maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series" described later for clearing the MTBF information of the SCSI adapter. Update Allows the firmware of the SCSI adapter to be updated.
Page 156 5-30 Installing and Using Utilities Monitoring BMC on PCI Module To monitor the base management controller (BMC), controller for system management, on the PCI modules, see the [BMC] tree. To see the information on the [BMC] tree, select [PCI Module]→[PCI module (containing BMC to be seen)]→[BMC] of the [FTServer] tree.
Page 157 Installing and Using Utilities 5-31 Monitoring Ethernet Adapter on PCI Module To monitor the Ethernet adapter on the PCI modules, see the [Ethernet adapter] tree. To see the information on the [Ethernet adapter] tree, select [PCI Module]→[PCI module (connected with Ethernet adapter to be seen)]→[Ethernet adapter] of the [FTServer] tree.
Page 158 5-32 Installing and Using Utilities Maintenance Allows the MTBF information of the Ethernet adapter to be viewed or cleared. See "Maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series" described later for clearing the MTBF information on the Ethernet adapter.
Page 159 Changes” in “supplement”. Maintenance Allows the MTBF information of the SCSI adapter to be viewed or cleared. See "Maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series" described later for clearing the MTBF information on the SCSI enclosure. Update Allows the firmware of the SCSI enclosure to be updated.
Page 160 Allows the configuration and other information of the SCSI enclosure electronics to be viewed. Electronics – Maintenance Allows the MTBF information of the SCSI enclosure electronics to be viewed or cleared. See "Maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series" described later for clearing the MTBF information on the SCSI electronics enclosure. SCSI Slot – General Allows the configuration and other information of the SCSI slot to be viewed.
Page 161 5-35 SCSI Slot – Maintenance Allows the MTBF information of the SCSI slot to be viewed or cleared. See "Maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series" described later for clearing the MTBF information on the SCSI slot. Monitoring Mirror Disk To monitor the mirror disk components, see the [Mirror Disk] tree. To view information on [Mirror Disk] tree, select [Mirror Disk] under [FTServer] tree.
Page 162 NEC Express5800/ft series maintenance can be done in two ways; one is to use NEC ESMPRO Manager for remote maintenance and the other is to use the NEC ESMPRO Agent ft server utility on the NEC Express5800/ft series for local maintenance.
Page 163 Installing and Using Utilities 5-37 The table below shows the component-specific maintenance functions executable from NEC ESMPRO. Dump acquisition Dump during system Board switch acquisition Component operation √ √ CPU module – – – – Remote. Executable from remote management PC by using NEC ESMPRO Manager Local.
Page 164 Start and Stop of Components To start or stop a component with NEC ESMPRO Manager, use the [Maintenance] tree of the component in the [FTServer] tree of the data viewer. Open the tree of the component to be started or stopped and select the [Maintenance] tree.
Page 165 A certain time is required for the start. The start result can be confirmed by "State" on the target component screen. The result of the start operation is reported by the NEC Express5800/ft series as an alert. Stop Perform the procedure below before replacing a component.
Page 166 5-40 Installing and Using Utilities Sample screen of NEC ESMPRO Manager 2 [Maintenance] screen of CPU module [CPU Module] – [CPU Module] – [Maintenance]...
Page 167 Installing and Using Utilities 5-41 Procedure in the ft server utility Start Select the target component from the main window of the ft server utility. The screen of the target component appears. Check the current state of the target component with the LEDs. Click the [Up] button of the target component.
Page 168 NEC Express5800/ft series manages the MTBF (mean time between failure) of each component. If a fault occurs in a component, the NEC Express5800/ft series calculates the MTBF of the component again. If the calculated value is lower than the pre-defined threshold, the NEC Express5800/ft series disables the component to be used.
Page 169 Click the [Clear] button in the [MTBF Clear] of the target component. The MTBF clearing result can be confirmed by "State" on the target component screen. The result of the MTBF clearing operation is reported by the NEC Express5800/ft series as an alert.
Page 170 5-44 Installing and Using Utilities Procedure in the ft server utility Perform the procedure below before replacement of a component. Select the target component from the main window of the ft server utility. The screen of the target component appears. Check the current state of the target component with the LEDs.
Page 171 Installing and Using Utilities 5-45 Firmware Update NEC Express5800/ft series can update firmware (including BIOS) if some hardware components operate in the online state (in which the system continues the operation but the component trying to update firmware or BIOS is stopped).
Page 172 Enable “Auto module start” and “Auto firmware update”. See “Setup of System Operation” in this chapter for the procedure to enable. Store the image data of the firmware for update in the NEC Express5800/ft series. Save it in the /etc directory under the name “BIOS.ROM”.
Page 173 Installing and Using Utilities 5-47 Sample screen of ft server utility Main window [CPU module] screen [Firmware Update] screen Even if you do not have the image data of firmware for update, the firmware can be copied from the other module. By starting the module, the firmware will be updated automatically.
Page 174 Installing and Using Utilities Dump Collection To collect the dump file with NEC ESMPRO Manager, use [CPU Module] →[Maintenance] tree in the data viewer. To collect the dump with the ft server utility, use the utility screen of the component.
Page 175 Click the [Dump] button in the [Maintenance] screen for the target component. A certain time is required for the dump saving. The result of the dump saving is reported by the NEC Express5800/ft series as an alert. Sample screen of NEC ESMPRO Manager [Maintenance] screen of CPU module [CPU Module] –...
Page 176 5-50 Installing and Using Utilities Procedure in the ft server utility On the main window of the ft server utility, select the target component. The screen of the target component appears. Check the current status of the target CPU module with the LEDs. Select the dump acquisition method on [Dump] of the CPU module screen, and click [Execute].
Page 177 CPU module CPU/PCI module normally installed in OS at occurrence of system fault. Remote: Executable from remote management PC by using NEC ESMPRO Manager Local: Executable on local server by using ft server utility –: Not support...
Page 178 Installing and Using Utilities Configure the system settings using the ft server utility in the following procedure. The system cannot be configured using the NEC ESMPRO Manager. Select [General] on the main window of the ft server utility. The [General] window appears.
Page 179 The BMC firmware can be updated by using the BMC firmware update utility. Both NEC ESMPRO Manager and the ft server utility can start the BMC firmware update utility. To update the BMC firmware, the firmware image file must be updated on the managed server in advance.
Page 180 5-54 Installing and Using Utilities Procedure of Update from the ft server utility Update the firmware in the procedure as follows. Select [Firmware] on the main window of the ft server utility. The [Firmware] dialog box appears. Click [Update]. The [BMC FW update Tool] screen appears. Select [BMC FW update Command] menu, and press Enter.
Page 181 Installing and Using Utilities 5-55 Changing Update Data Storage Destination Change the storage destination by using the ft server utility in the procedure below. Select [Firmware] on the main window of the ft server utility. The [Firmware] dialog box appears. Click [Update].
Page 182 Installing and Using Utilities NEC MWA ∼ MANAGEMENT WORKSTATION APPLICATION ∼ NEC MWA is an application that enables the remote management of the server through a management PC over the network. (A management PC is a computer running NEC ESMPRO Manager.)
Page 183 Select [New] to display the [Select a model] dialog box. Check [Write to FD] and select an applicable model to open [Configuration for ft Series] dialog box. The model name is printed on the front cover like “NEC Express5800/320Lb,” or “NEC Express5800/320Lb-R.”...
Page 184 [Action at Remote Console Connect] dialog box. Then select [Go MWA mode]. Insert NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the drive of the computer to be managed and insert floppy disk storing the configuration information (CSL_LESS.CFG) into the FDD drive.
Page 185 When the main menu appears on the management PC’s screen, eject the floppy disk. If you use other tools, exit NEC EXPRESSBUILDER and power off/on the main unit. IMPORTANT: After completing the procedure for remote console connection,...
Page 186 → [NEC MWA] → [MWA]. When MWA starts, the initial screen “Remote Control Manager” will appear. Select [Environment] – [Direct Connection Setting] from the [File] menu of NEC MWA to display the [Direct Connection] dialog box. Configure the following settings: <Direct Connection>...
Page 187 If the configuration information (CSL_LESS.CFG) in the FD has already been loaded, the main menu will appear without a reboot. If you use other tools, exit NEC EXPRESSBUILDER and power off/on the main unit. IMPORTANT: After completing the procedure for remote console connection, click...
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Page 189 Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter describes the daily maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series and precautions when relocating or storing the server.
Page 190 Checking STATUS LEDs and LCD Display Check the LED indication on the front of the NEC Express5800/ft series, on hard disks installed in 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay, or on LCD display when the server is powered on or powered off by the shut down operation.
Page 191 Maintenance Making Backup Copies NEC recommends you make backup copies of your valuable data stored in hard disks of the server on a regular basis. For backup storage devices suitable for the server and backup tools, consult with your sales agent.
Page 192 Maintenance Wipe the server with a dry cloth. Wipe off dust from the fan exhaust opening on the rear of the server with a dry cloth. Cleaning the Keyboard and Mouse IMPORTANT: A keyboard and a mouse use USB interface. You do not need to power off the server when connecting or disconnecting them.
Page 193 Maintenance Cleaning the Floppy Disk Drive A read/write error may occur due to stains on the read/write head of the floppy disk drive. Use the cleaner dedicated for floppy disk drive to clean the read/write head. It is recommended to clean the head on regular basis.
Page 194 Maintenance Cleaning Tape Drive Dirt on the tape head may be a cause of unsuccessful backup and damage to tape cartridge. Clean the tape head regularly using a cleaning tape. For procedure and interval of cleaning as well as lifetime of a tape cartridge to use, see instructions included with the tape drive.
Page 195 Maintenance SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server. Select [Tools] → [System Diagnostics] in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to diagnose the server. Test Items The following items are tested in system diagnostics. Memory CPU cache memory Hard disk used as a system IMPORTANT: When executing the system diagnostics, make sure to remove the LAN cable.
Page 196 Press Q and select [Reboot] from the menu. The server restarts and the system is started from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Exit the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive. Power off the server and unplug the power cord from the receptacle.
Page 197 Utility can be used. IMPORTANT: The Off-line Maintenance Utility is intended for use of your sales agent. The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM and the Off-line Maintenance Utility Bootable FD you have created contain a file that describes operation of the utility, but do not attempt to use the utility by yourself.
Page 198 6-10 Maintenance System Information Viewer Provides the functions to view information on the processor (CPU) and the BIOS and export it to a text file. System Information Management Provides the function to make a back-up copy of your data. Without the backup data, the system-specific information and/or configuration may not be restored.
Page 199 Maintenance 6-11 RELOCATING/STORING THE NEC Express5800/ft series Follow the procedure below to relocate or store the server. (Users should not attempt to remove the rack-mountable server from the rack assembly.) WARNING Do not attempt to remove the server. To avoid the risk of personal injury, users should not attempt to remove the server from the rack assembly.
Page 200 6-12 Maintenance Carry the backplane, rails and modules separately. IMPORTANT: If the server is a tower model, do not hold the front bezel to lift it. The front bezel may get detached and fall off from the server, causing damage to the server. Protect the server with the shock-absorbing materials, and pack it securely.
Page 201 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If the product does not work properly, see this chapter before deciding that it is a breakdown.
Page 202 Use NEC ESMPRO to monitor the occurrence of fault during the system operation. Especially take note on whether any alert is reported to NEC ESMPRO Manager on the management PC. Check whether any alert is reported on the Operation Window, Data Viewer, or Alert Viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Page 203 Error Messages by LED Indication The LEDs on the front and rear panels of the NEC Express5800/ft series and near the handles of hard disks inform the user of the various server statuses by the colors and the patterns of going on, going off, and flashing.
Page 204 Troubleshooting STATUS LED Suspected Indication Explanation Procedure module Color State = A = AmbientTempAlm Amber Blink CPU module Temperature alarm (lower Contact your sales agent. limit) AmbientTempAlm Amber CPU module Fatal temperature alarm (lower limit) AmbientTempAlm Amber Blink CPU module Temperature alarm (upper limit) AmbientTempAlm...
Page 205 Troubleshooting STATUS LED Suspected Indication Explanation Procedure module Color State Cor0 +5.0vAlm Fatal 5-V power voltage alarm Amber PCI module #1 Contact your sales agent. (upper limit) Cor0 +5.0vsAlm 5-V power voltage alarm Amber Blink PCI module #1 (lower limit) Cor0 +5.0vsAlm Fatal 5-V power voltage alarm Amber...
Page 206 Troubleshooting STATUS LED Suspected Indication Explanation Procedure module Color State Cor1 +12vAlm 00 Amber Blink PCI module #2 12-V power voltage alarm Contact your sales agent. (lower limit) Cor1 +12vAlm 02 Amber PCI module #2 Fatal 12-V power voltage alarm (lower limit) Cor1 +12vAlm 07 Amber Blink PCI module #2 12-V power voltage alarm (upper limit)
Page 207 Troubleshooting STATUS LED Suspected Indication Explanation Procedure module Color State Cor1 -12vAlm 07 Amber Blink PCI module #2 -12-V power voltage alarm Contact your sales agent. (upper limit) Cor1 -12vAlm 09 Amber PCI module #2 Fatal -12-V power voltage alarm (upper limit) Cor1 Bus PERR Green Blink PCI module #2 PCI bus parity error...
Page 208 Troubleshooting STATUS LED Suspected Indication Explanation Procedure module Color State CPU0 +12ss Alm Amber Blink CPU module #1 +12-V power voltage alarm Contact your sales agent. (upper limit) CPU0 +12ss Alm Amber CPU module #1 Fatal +12-V power voltage alarm (upper limit) CPU0 +12v Alm Amber Blink CPU module #1 12-V power voltage alarm...
Page 209 Troubleshooting STATUS LED Suspected Indication Explanation Procedure module Color State CPU0 +5.0vAlm Amber Blink CPU module #1 5-V power voltage alarm Contact your sales agent. (upper limit) CPU0 +5.0vAlm Amber CPU module #1 Fatal 5-V power voltage alarm (upper limit) CPU0 +5.0vsAlm Amber Blink CPU module #1 5-V power voltage alarm...
Page 210 7-10 Troubleshooting STATUS LED Suspected Indication Explanation Procedure module Color State CPU00 Temp Alm Amber Blink CPU module #1 CPU#1 temperature alarm Check to see if dust is (lower limit) accumulated on the CPU00 Temp Alm internal fans. Check also Amber CPU module #1 CPU#1fatal temperature alarm...
Page 211 Troubleshooting 7-11 STATUS LED Suspected Indication Explanation Procedure module Color State CPU2 +2.5VcAlm Amber Blink CPU module #2 2.5-V power voltage alarm Contact your sales (lower limit) agent. CPU2 +2.5VcAlm Amber CPU module #2 Fatal 2.5-V power voltage alarm (lower limit) CPU2 +2.5VcAlm Amber Blink CPU module #2 2.5-V power voltage alarm...
Page 212 7-12 Troubleshooting STATUS LED Suspected Indication Explanation Procedure module Color State CPU2 removed Green Blink CPU module #2 The CPU module has come Dismount and remount off. the PCI module. If not solved by the above, contact your sales agent. CPU2 Temp Alm Amber Blink CPU module #2 Temperature alarm (lower...
Page 213 Troubleshooting 7-13 STATUS LED Suspected Indication Explanation Procedure module Color State = M = Memory U-Err 01 Green Blink CPU module #1 DIMM#1 2-bit error The DIMM must be Memory U-Err 02 Green Blink CPU module #1 replaced. Contact a DIMM#2 2-bit error maintenance service Memory U-Err 03 Green Blink CPU module #1...
Page 214 7-14 Troubleshooting POST Error Messages Powering on the server automatically starts the self-diagnostic program, POST (Power On Self-Test). When POST detects any error, it displays an error message and its measure on the display unit. Follow the table below to troubleshoot such errors. Phoenix BIOS 4.0 Release 6.0.XXXX CPU=Pentium III XXX MHz 0640K System RAM Passed...
Page 215 Troubleshooting 7-15 On-screen error message Cause Action • 0232 Extend RAM Failed at DIMM is faulty. Replace DIMM. • address line Replace the CPU module board. 0233 Memory type mixing DIMMs of the different types Replace DIMM with detected are installed. appropriate one.
Page 216 7-16 Troubleshooting On-screen error message Cause Action 0B29 Unsupported Processor The processor (CPU) not Install the CPU appropriate to detected on Processor 2 supported by this server is the server. installed in Processor 2. • • 0B30 CPU FAN #1 Alarm Dusts are clogged in fan.
Page 217 Troubleshooting 7-17 On-screen error message Cause Action • • 0B71 System temperature out Ambient temperature is out Check the setting in SETUP • of Range of range. Clean the fan. • • Fan is faulty. Replace the fan. • • CPU/PCI module board is Replace the CPU/PCI faulty.
Page 218 7-18 Troubleshooting On-screen error message Cause Action • 0BD6 3rd SMBus device Check cable connection. • address not Replace the board. acknowledged 0BD7 3rd SMBus device Error (3rd SMBus does not exist) detected 0BD8 3rd SMBus timeout 0BD9 4th SMBus device CPU module board #2 is faulty.
Page 219 Troubleshooting 7-19 On-screen error message Cause Action • 8610 MAC Address update FRB2 timeout occurred when Replace the back panel failed – CoreI/O#0 setting MAC address, and board. • 10/100Mbit Ethernet rewrite was unsuccessful. Replace the PCI module Controller board 1. •...
Page 220 7-20 Troubleshooting Error Notification by BEEP An error message may not be displayed on the display unit even though the POST detected an error. In such a case, the beep sounds notifies you an error. The error contents are indicated by the combination of beep sound patterns.
Page 221 Troubleshooting 7-21 Linux Error Messages NEC Express5800/ft series displays messages on the console window when failures occur. Also, the same information is recorded as system logs. The following indicates the syslog messages, messages on the console, their meanings and actions:...
Page 222 7-22 Troubleshooting Message Meaning Action FT[dev.no] info error initializing PCI slots Failed to initialize the There is no PCI slot. problem if any devices are not connected to the PCI slot. In other cases, a board may be faulty. Contact your sales agent.
Page 223 Troubleshooting 7-23 Server Management Application Error Message If the server management tool such as NEC ESMPRO Agent or NEC ESMPRO Manager has been installed in the NEC Express5800/ft series or management PC, you can obtain the error information from the display unit of the server or management PC.
Page 224 → Make sure the POWER switch on the power unit is on. Did you press the POWER switch? → Press the POWER switch on the front of the NEC Express5800/ft series to turn on the power (the POWER LED lights).
Page 225 → Make sure that the interface cables and power cord are properly connected. Also make sure that the cables are connected in the correct order. Is that device compliant with NEC Express5800/ft series? → Operation of the server with unauthorized devices is not guaranteed.
Page 226 7-26 Troubleshooting → Some optional devices connected to the serial port require settings for I/O port address and operation mode. Refer to the manual that comes with the device to configure the device. <Menu to check: [Advanced] → [Peripheral Configuration]> Is SCSI controller configuration correct? →...
Page 227 → Make sure that the cable is connected to the correct connector on the rear of the server. Are the keyboard and mouse are compliant with NEC Express5800/ft series? → Operation of the server with unauthorized devices is not guaranteed.
Page 228 7-28 Troubleshooting If you still cannot access to the floppy disk using the methods above, perform the following operation and check if the floppy disk becomes accessible: Login to the system as a user with a root authority. Create a directory using the following command. # mkdir /mnt/floppy There is no problem if the message, indicating that the directory has already been created, is displayed after executing the command.
Page 229 Fail to access the hard disk: Is the hard disk applicable to the server? → Operation of any device that is not authorized by NEC is not guaranteed. Is the hard disk properly installed? → Make sure to lock the hard disk with the lever on its handle. The hard disk is not connected to the internal connector when it is not completely installed (see Chapter 8).
Page 230 Are you accessing to the directories or files under /dev or /proc? → NEC Express5800/ft series frequently saves and updates the information on the system operation and management at the following directories. Thus, if you access...
Page 231 ESMCpuPerf-related logs are recorded in the system event log: → If NEC ESMPRO Agent cannot get performance information from the OS due to a temporary resource shortage or high load ratio on the system, it will record the following event log.
Page 232 7-32 Troubleshooting used is 32. “APIC error” is recorded in the syslog by the operations such as inserting/removing disks: → A message “APIC error” may be recorded to the log or displayed on the screen when you perform operations such as inserting/removing disks with the server powered on, because the internal status managed by the OS and the actual status on the server side are different.
Page 233 Troubleshooting 7-33 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER When the server is not booted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM, check the following: Did you set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM during POST and restart the server? → If you do not set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM during POST and restart the server, an error message will appear or the OS will boot.
Page 234 → A part of online documentation is supplied in PDF file format. Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader (Version 4.05 or later) in your operating system. You can also install the Adobe Acrobat Reader using the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Launch the Master Control Menu and select [Setup] → [Adobe Acrobat Reader].
Page 235 Troubleshooting 7-35 Problems with NEC ESMPRO NEC ESMPRO Agent → See Chapter 5. NEC ESMPRO Manager → See Chapter 5. See also online document in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM for troubleshooting and other supplementary information.
Page 236 Collection of syslog The log file of Linux is created under the following directory in text format: /var/log/ The log file of NEC Express5800/ft series is also created in this directory, as with general log file of Linux. Collection of System Information The system information of Linux is recorded in syslog, etc.
Page 237 Troubleshooting 7-37 Collection of the Memory Dump If a failure occurs, the memory data should be dumped to acquire the required information. IMPORTANT: Consult with your sales agent before dumping the memory. Executing memory dumping while the server is in the normal operation may affect the system operation. Restarting the system due to an error may display a message indicating insufficient virtual memory.
Page 238 Troubleshooting Backup of IPMI Information Collect the IPMI information. NEC ESMPRO Agent must be installed to collect the information. Login to the system as a user with a root authority. Move to the directory where the NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed.
Page 239 Be sure to use only optional devices and cables designated by NEC. Repair of the server due to malfunctions, failures, or damage resulted from installing such devices or cables will be...
Page 240 System Upgrade SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Observe the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely and properly. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. There are risks of death or serious personal injury. See PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY in Chapter 1 for details.
Page 241 System Upgrade ANTI-STATIC MEASURES The server contains electronic components sensitive to static electricity. Avoid failures caused by static electricity when installing or removing any optional devices. Wear wrist straps (arm belts or anti-static gloves). Wear wrist straps on your wrists. If no wrist strap is available, touch an unpainted metal part of the cabinet before touching a component to discharge static electricity from your body.
Page 242 (place the module off-line) by using the ft server utility of the NEC ESMPRO Agent or the NEC ESMPRO Manager from the management PC on the network. After a new module is installed to the server, enable the module using the ft server utility or the NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Page 243 IMPORTANT: Do not use any hard disks that are not authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party hard disk may cause a failure of the server as well as the hard disk. Purchase hard disks of the same model in pair.
Page 244 System Upgrade Empty slots in the 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay contain dummy trays. The dummy trays are inserted to improve the cooling effect within the device. Always insert the dummy trays in the slots in which hard disks are not installed. Attach an HDD ID label indicating the slot number of installed hard disk to the handle of the hard disk.
Page 245 System Upgrade Installing 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Follow the procedure below to install the hard disk. A hard disk may be installed in another slot in the same procedure. IMPORTANT: Make sure to read "Anti-static Measures" and "Preparing Your System for Upgrade" before starting installing or removing options.
Page 246 System Upgrade Firmly hold the handle of the hard disk to install and insert the hard disk into the slot. TIPS: Insert the disk until the lever hook touches the server frame. Check the orientation of lever. Insert the hard disk with the lever unlocked.
Page 247 System Upgrade Removing 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Follow the procedure below to remove the hard disk. IMPORTANT: Make sure to read "Anti-static Measures" and "Preparing Your System for Upgrade" before starting installing or removing options. Disconnect the hard disk from RAID, referring to step 1 in “Restoring Redundant Configuration Manually”...
Page 248 8-10 System Upgrade Replacing 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Follow the procedure below to remove the failed hard disk. If the hard disk fails, it should be replaced with new device with the server powered-on. IMPORTANT: Make sure to read "Anti-static Measures" and "Preparing Your System for Upgrade"...
Page 249 System Upgrade 8-11 RAID CONFIGURATION WHEN DISKS ARE ADDED When disks are added, ftdiskadm is used for RAID configuration. The following is an example of adding disks to Slot3 of Group1 and Group2 by using ftdiskadm: (Example) After selecting “y”, RAID configuration starts, and unless there is any problem, the process completes.
Page 250 8-12 System Upgrade Check the disk status to confirm that the disk is added successfully.
Page 251 Removing the module being operating may cause unexpected trouble. Use the management software (e.g., ft server utility or NEC ESMPRO Manager) to identify the module to be removed so that the module is removed when it is stopped, without fail Then remove the relevant module after verifying the status LED on the CPU module.
Page 252 Follow the procedure below to remove the CPU module. Stop the CPU module you want to remove. To this end, use the ft server utility of the NEC ESMPRO Agent installed to your server or the Data Viewer of the NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Page 253 System Upgrade 8-15 Pull off the module halfway slowly. Pushing down the latch lever on the side to unlock it, pull the module off the rack. IMPORTANT: Carefully handle the CPU module so that you will not drop it or strike it against other server internal devices.
Page 254 8-16 System Upgrade Installing CPU Module Follow the procedure below to install the CPU module: IMPORTANT: Make sure to read "Anti-static Measures" and "Preparing Your System for Upgrade" before starting installing or removing options. Install the top cover to the CPU module. TIPS: Check the left, right, and upper tabs on the top cover are certainly engaged with the CPU module.
Page 255 The system is defaulted to automatically boot the CPU module, once installed. If the automatic feature is disabled, boot the CPU module using the ft server utility of the NEC ESMPRO Agent installed to the server or the Data Viewer of the NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Page 256 For static notes, see the section "Anti-static Measures" described earlier. Make sure to use the DIMM authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party DIMM may cause a failure of the DIMM as well as the server. Repair of the server due to failures or damage resulted from installing such a board will be charged.
Page 257 System Upgrade 8-19 Note the followings to install or replace DIMM. The DIMMs with the same number are linked among the groups. When a DIMM is added to one group, another identical DIMM should be installed to the socket with the same number in another group.
Page 258 8-20 System Upgrade Installing DIMM Follow the procedure below to install the DIMM. Make sure to power off the server before starting installation except when replacing DIMM. Shutdown OS. Press the POWER switch to turn off the server. Disconnect power cord from outlet. Remove the CPU module.
Page 259 System Upgrade 8-21 Removing DIMM Follow the procedure below to remove the DIMM. Make sure to power off the server before installation except when replacing DIMM. TIPS: Unless at least two DIMMs are installed, the server does not work. Shutdown OS. Press the POWER switch to turn off the server.
Page 260 8-22 System Upgrade Replacing DIMM Follow the procedure below to replace the failed DIMM. Identify the failed DIMM using the Data Viewer of the NEC ESMPRO Manager. Remove the CPU module. Replace a DIMM Install the CPU module. Boot the CPU module using the NEC ESMPRO Manager or ft server utility.
Page 261 Do not use the system before checking to see it works correctly. Make sure to use the CPU authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party CPU may cause a failure of the CPU as well as the server. Repair of the server due to failures or damage resulted from installing such a board will be charged.
Page 262 8-24 System Upgrade Installation Follow the steps below to mount a CPU: Shut down OS. Press the POWER switch to turn off the server. Unplug the power cord. Remove the CPU module. Detach the CPU air duct. Check to be sure of the location of the CPU socket. Remove the anti-dust sheet from the socket.
Page 263 System Upgrade 8-25 Place the CPU carefully on the socket. TIPS: Pay attention to the orientation of the CPU. Pin marks The CPU and socket have pin marks to prevent misinsertion. After pressing the CPU softly against the socket, close the lever to fasten it.
Page 264 8-26 System Upgrade Check to see if the heat sink is mounted parallel with the motherboard. IMPORTANT: If the heat sink is not parallel to the motherboard, dismount and remount it. You cannot mount the heat sink correctly due to the following: - CPU is not mounted correctly - The heat sink clip is not engaged correctly.
Page 265 System Upgrade 8-27 Removing CPU Follow the steps below to remove the CPU. Except when you replace the CPU with a new one, power off the server. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the CPU unless it is faulty. If a CPU is not mounted on CPU#2, cover it with an anti-dust sheet. After operation, the cool sheet at the bottom of the heat sink may stick to the CPU because of heat.
Page 266 Start the CPU module from ft server utility or NEC ESMPRO Manager. In the initial setting, the server will start up automatically upon mounting the CPU module. If it is set not to start up automatically, use Data Viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager or ft server utility to start it.
Page 267 System Upgrade 8-29 PCI MODULE Three PCI boards can be installed to the PCI module. Up to two PCI boards can be added to each PCI module, therefore, the server can accommodate four additional PCI boards at a maximum (one video board has already been installed to each PCI module in standard configuration).
Page 268 8-30 System Upgrade Precautions If you remove a PCI module during operation, dual configuration of its internal hard disks will be cancelled. If you mount the module again, the dual configuration will be restored automatically. However, do not perform a system shutdown or remove any of the PCI modules before the dual configuration is completed.
Page 269 Follow the procedure below to remove the PCI module. Stop the PCI module you want to remove. To this end, use the ft server utility of the NEC ESMPRO Agent installed to your server or the Data Viewer of the NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Page 270 8-32 System Upgrade Hold the release lever of the PCI module and pull it off. The PCI module is slightly pulled out toward you. IMPORTANT: Do not hold the other parts than the release lever to pull the module. Pull off the module halfway slowly. Pushing down the latch lever on the side to unlock it, pull the module off the rack.
Page 271 System Upgrade 8-33 Installing PCI Module Follow the procedure below to install the PCI module: IMPORTANT: Make sure to read "Anti-static Measures" and "Preparing Your System for Upgrade" before starting installing or removing options. Install the top cover to the PCI module. TIPS: Check the left, right, and upper tabs on the top cover are certainly engaged with the PCI module.
Page 272 The system is defaulted to automatically boot the PCI module, once installed. If this feature is disabled, boot the PCI module using the ft server utility of the NEC ESMPRO Agent installed to the server or the Data Viewer of the NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Page 273 System Upgrade 8-35 PCI BOARD Up to three PCI boards can be installed to the PCI module (however, one video board is already installed in each module in standard configuration). IMPORTANT: The PCI board is extremely sensitive to static electricity. Make sure to touch the metal frame of the server to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the PCI board.
Page 274 8-36 System Upgrade Installing PCI Board Follow the procedure below to install the board to be connected to the PCI board slot. TIPS: To install the PCI board, make sure the shape of the board connector matches with the shape of the PCI board slot connector. Remove the PCI module.
Page 275 System Upgrade 8-37 Align the terminal segment of the board with the connection of the slot and insert the board slowly into the slot. Guide Slots for inserting bracket edges TIPS: Check to see if the edge of the bracket (taper) is inserted into a slot of the chassis.
Page 276 8-38 System Upgrade Align the PCI board with the guide rail groove and insert the board slowly. IMPORTANT: If the insertion is unsuccessful, remove the board once and retry installation. Note that if excessive force is applied to the board, it may be damaged. Attach the retainer bracket to fasten the PCI board.
Page 277 In the initial setting, the server will start up automatically upon mounting the PCI module. If it is set not to start up automatically, use Data Viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager or ft server utility to start it.
Page 278 8-40 System Upgrade Use cable ties to fasten the extra length of cables. Cable ties (included with cabinet)
Page 279 In the initial setting, the server will start up automatically upon mounting the PCI module. If it is set not to start up automatically, use Data Viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager or ft server utility to start it.
Page 280 In the initial setting, the server will start up automatically upon mounting the PCI module. If it is set not to start up automatically, use Data Viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager or ft server utility to start it.
Page 281 √: Can be installed. –: Cannot be installed. Installation of driver The NEC Express5800/ft series duplicates one or two pairs of 100BASE-TX adapter sets (N8804-001P1) before using. After installing Operating System, install the drivers in the following procedure and make dual settings of the PCI board.
Page 282 PCI board slot using NEC ESMPRO mode. Manager. Although the PCI Make the installed PCI board slot online from NEC board is mounted, it is ESMPRO Manager. offline or not Mount the PCI board correctly. functioning.
Page 283 System Upgrade 8-45 N8104-84 1000BASE-SX Adapter Consult your sales personnel for details when purchasing this hardware. IMPORTANT: Note the following about this product: It is advisable to add this product to such environment that each system is used for a different purpose (ex.
Page 284 PCI board slot using NEC ESMPRO mode. Manager. Although the PCI Make the installed PCI board slot online from NEC board is mounted, it is ESMPRO Manager. offline or not Mount the PCI board correctly. functioning.
Page 285 System Upgrade 8-47 N8104-103 1000BASE-T Adapter Consult your sales personnel for details when purchasing this hardware. IMPORTANT: Note the following about this product: It is advisable to add this product to such environment that each system is used for a different purpose (ex.
Page 286 PCI board slot using NEC ESMPRO mode. Manager. Although the PCI Make the installed PCI board slot online from NEC board is mounted, it is ESMPRO Manager. offline or not Mount the PCI board correctly. functioning.
Page 287 PCI board slot using NEC ESMPRO Manager. Although the PCI board is Make the installed PCI board mounted, it may be offline slot online from NEC or not be working. ESMPRO Manager. Mount the PCI board correctly.
Page 288 Confirm the setting on /proc/scsi/topo, and then execute the following command to save the topology: ftdisk topology-save The topology setting will be restored at restart. CHECK: When deleting setting items of the topology, delete the saved topology file from “rm /opt/nec/ftras/etc/scsi-topology.save”. Restart the system and then perform the setting from step 1 again.
Page 289 System Upgrade 8-51 Configure expanded LAN board Follow the procedure below to set the dual configuration of the 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-SX. Make the following settings after mounting the LAN board according to the description of the “Installing PCI Board” in “PCI BOARD”. IMPORTANT: You need to login to the system as a user with a root authority to perform this operation.
Page 290 8-52 System Upgrade Delete LAN board setting Follow the procedure below to delete the LAN board setting. IMPORTANT: You need to login to the system as a user with a root authority to perform this operation. If the LAN board whose setting is to be deleted is operating, use the following command to stop In the following description, “*”...
Page 291 System Upgrade 8-53 Check the status of the LAN board Execute the following command to check the status of the LAN board: >vndctl status Example...
Page 292 8-54 System Upgrade Check the setting information (e.g., IP addresses) Execute the following command to check the configuration information (e.g., IP addresses): >vndctl status slot_number Example...
Page 293 Appendix A Specifications NEC Express5800/320Lb NEC Express5800/320Lb-R Item N8800-057F N8800-058F Intel® Xeon™ Processor × 1 Type Clock/second cache 2.4GHz/512KB Number of processors Chipset Server Works Server Set III GC-LE 512MB (256MB × 2*) Memory Standard *Each module has two DIMMs in standard configuration.
Page 294 Appendix A (This page is intentionally left blank.)
Page 295 Appendix B I/O Port Address The factory-set I/O port addresses for the server are assigned as follows: Address Chip in Use 00-1F 8-bit DMA control register 20-21 Master 8259 programming interface 2E-2F Configuration 40-43 8254 programming interface Keyboard & mouse NMI status register Keyboard &...
Page 296 Appendix B Address Chip in Use CA4-CA5 IPMI (SMI interface) CA6-CA-7 IPMI (SCI/SW1 interface) Power management index register Power management data register CF8, CFC PCI configuration space Reset control F50-F58h General chipset BAR4+00-0F EDMA2 PCI base address register 4 * Expressed in hexadecimal digits. * I/O port addresses of PCI devices are specified based on the type and number of PCI devices.

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