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  • Page 1 5800/A1160 XPRESS Software Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 2 The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable property of NEC Corporation of America, Inc. and/or its licensors. NEC Corporation of America and/or its licensors, as appropriate, reserve all patent, copyright and other proprietary rights to this document, including all design, manufacturing, reproduction, use, and sales rights thereto, except to the extent said rights are expressly granted to others.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Section 1 Introduction to Installing Software and Configuring the System ................. 1-1 1.1. Network Architecture ................1-1 1.2. System Components ................1-3 1.3. Documentation Updates ..............1-3 Section 2 Preparing for System Configuration ......2-1 2.1. Required Media .................. 2-1 2.1.1.
  • Page 4 4.3. Installing Microsoft Hotfixes and Virus Protection Software ....4-3 4.4. Configuring Internet Explorer Options ..........4-3 4.5. Installing ESMPRO Agent ..............4-3 4.6. Where To Go Next ................4-5 Section 5 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 Partition Installation and Configuration ..............
  • Page 5 Contents Force Dumps ..................6-10 6.4. Where To Go Next ................6-11 Section 7 VMware ESX Server 3.5 Partition Installation and Configuration .............. 7-1 7.1. Installing VMware ESX Server on the Partition ........7-1 7.2. Enabling Remote Root Connection ............ 7-3 7.3.
  • Page 6 VMware ESX ..................D-2...
  • Page 7 Figures Figure 2-1 Network With Dedicated Operations LAN ........... 2-5 Figure 2-2 Network Without Dedicated Operations LAN ..........2-6 Figure 3-1 OS Select Dialog Box .................. 3-4 Figure 3-2 Master Control Menu Window for Windows Server 2003 ......3-4 Figure 3-3 ESMPRO Setup Window ................3-5 Figure 4-1 OS Select Dialog Box ..................
  • Page 9 Tables Table B-1 Required BIOS Setting for Partition Operating Systems ......B-4...

  • Page 11: Using This Guide

    This guide contains information that helps you install software and configure your Express5800/A1160 system. Who Should Use This Guide This guide is intended for system administrators who make the Express5800/A1160 system software installation. Symbols and Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions and graphic symbols.

  • Page 12: Related Documents

    Related Documents Related Documents In addition to this guide, the following system documentation is useful. NECCare™ Guide The NECCare Guide contains information about NEC’s warranty and server registration.

  • Page 13: Introduction To Installing Software And Configuring The System

    Configuring the System Use the information in this and the subsequent sections to install or reinstall partition software, and to complete the integration of your Express5800/A1160 system into your server network environment. The procedures in this guide are intended to be completed in the order that they are presented.
  • Page 14 Network Architecture Server Management software. For more information about network configuration, see the System Planning Guide.

  • Page 15: System Components

    System Components 1.2. System Components The installation and configuration instructions in this guide refer to the following system components: Cells A cell contains the physical resources of the system: instruction processors, memory, input/output devices, peripheral storage devices, management board, fans, power supplies, control panel, and so on.

  • Page 17: Preparing For System Configuration

    Section 2 Preparing for System Configuration This section contains prerequisites and requirements for installing or reinstalling software on a partition. 2.1. Required Media Ensure that the following media is available for your installation. 2.1.1. Required Media for Installing a Windows Server 2003 Operating System The following media are required for installing a Windows Server 2003 partition operating system:...

  • Page 18: Required Media For Installing Red Hat Linux 5.2

    Required Media The following media are required for installing a Windows Server 2008 partition operating system: • Utility CD Media • One of the following operating system media: Windows Server 2008 x64, Enterprise Edition DVD Windows Server 2008 x64, Datacenter Edition DVD •...

  • Page 19: Accessing Partitions During Software Installation And Configuration

    Web interface. The Summary page is displayed. 2.3. Prerequisites for a New System Installation This topic details the prerequisites for performing a new Express5800/A1160 system installation. Once you ensure all of the prerequisites for installation are met, continue to the section for the partition operating system you intend to install.
  • Page 20 LAN or public LAN at this time. Refer to the illustrations provided. Caution If you are installing multiple Express5800/A1160 systems and intend for them to reside on the same LAN segment, connect only one system undergoing installation to the network at this time. All Express5800/A1160 systems have the same default Service Processor IP address when they are shipped from the factory.

  • Page 21: Figure 2-1 Network With Dedicated Operations Lan

    Prerequisites for a New System Installation Figure 2-1 Network With Dedicated Operations LAN...

  • Page 22: Figure 2-2 Network Without Dedicated Operations Lan

    Prerequisites for a Partition Reinstallation Figure 2-2 Network Without Dedicated Operations LAN Configuring the BIOS for a New Partition Installation Perform the steps in B.2 Configuring BIOS Before Installing a Different Operating System On Partition on each partition that you intend to install operating system software.

  • Page 23: Prerequisites For A Partition Reinstallation

    Prerequisites for a Partition Reinstallation 2.4. Prerequisites for a Partition Reinstallation If you want to reinstall your server operating system or change to a different server operating system, perform the procedures in Appendix B Preparing for Partition Reinstallation, before continuing to the section for the partition operating system you intend to install.

  • Page 25: Windows Server 2003 Partition Installation And Configuration

    Section 3 Windows Server 2003 Partition Installation and Configuration This section includes installation and configuration information for partitions intended to run a Windows Server 2003 operating system. 3.1. Installing the Operating System on a Partition Insert the operating system media appropriate for your system into the partition CD/DVD drive.

  • Page 26: Attaching Certificate Of Authenticity To Server

    Attaching Certificate of Authenticity to Server The viewer window displays the partition desktop. If you are reinstalling the partition operating system on a partition that previously booted from an external boot adapter, and you intend to boot from an internal boot adapter after this reinstallation, press any key to initiate the partition BIOS, then complete the procedures in Appendix C Configuring Internal Adapters (Partition...

  • Page 27: Installing Microsoft Hotfixes And Virus Protection Software

    Installing Microsoft Hotfixes and Virus Protection Software 3.3. Installing Microsoft Hotfixes and Virus Protection Software Install the customer-supplied Microsoft hotfixes and virus protection software on this partition at this time. 3.4. Configuring Internet Explorer Options Perform these steps to set the Internet Explorer options required for Server Management software installation: Launch Internet Explorer.

  • Page 28: Figure 3-1 Os Select Dialog Box

    Type 2 or 3 depending on the type of the operating system running on the partition, and click OK. Master Control Menu is displayed. Figure 3-2 Master Control Menu Window for Windows Server 2003 Click Setup, and then click NEC ESMPRO on the pull down menu. ESMPRO setup window is displayed.

  • Page 29: Where To Go Next

    Where To Go Next Figure 3-3 ESMPRO Setup Window Click Agent. Installation starts. When the installation is complete, click Finished, and click End on the ESMPRO Setup Window to close the setup program. If you are prompted to reboot, click Yes. 3.6.

  • Page 31: Windows Server 2008 Partition Installation And Configuration

    Section 4 Windows Server 2008 Partition Installation and Configuration This section includes installation and configuration information for partitions intended to run a Windows Server 2003 operating system. 4.1. Installing the Operating System on a Partition Insert the operating system media appropriate for your system into the partition CD/DVD drive.

  • Page 32: Attaching Certificate Of Authenticity To Server

    Attaching Certificate of Authenticity to Server The viewer window displays the partition desktop. If you are reinstalling the partition operating system on a partition that previously booted from an external boot adapter, and you intend to boot from an internal boot adapter after this reinstallation, press any key to initiate the partition BIOS, then complete the procedures in Appendix C Configuring Internal Adapters (Partition...

  • Page 33: Installing Microsoft Hotfixes And Virus Protection Software

    Installing Microsoft Hotfixes and Virus Protection Software 4.3. Installing Microsoft Hotfixes and Virus Protection Software Install the customer-supplied Microsoft hotfixes and virus protection software on this partition at this time. 4.4. Configuring Internet Explorer Options Perform these steps to set the Internet Explorer options required for Server Management software installation: Launch Internet Explorer.

  • Page 34: Figure 4-1 Os Select Dialog Box

    Figure 4-1 OS Select Dialog Box Type 1, and click OK. Master Control Menu is displayed. Figure 4-2 Master Control Menu Window for Windows Server 2008 Click Setup, and then click NEC ESMPRO on the pull down menu. ESMPRO setup window is displayed.

  • Page 35: Where To Go Next

    Where To Go Next Figure 4-3 ESMPRO Setup Window Click Agent. Installation starts. When the installation is complete, click Finished, and click End on the ESMPRO Setup Window to close the setup program. If you are prompted to reboot, click Yes. 4.6.

  • Page 37: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 Partition Installation And Configuration

    Section 5 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 Partition Installation and Configuration This section includes installation and configuration information for a partition intended to run the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 operating system. 5.1. Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 on a Partition This section provides instructions for installing the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 (RHEL 5.2) operating system using the RHEL 5.2 CD-ROMs or the DVD.

  • Page 38: Configuring A Partition Boot Adapter

    Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 on a Partition operating system so that it includes at least the following components. Refer to the User's Guide for detailed instructions. • Desired number of processors (minimum two) • Desired memory (at least 4 GB) Complete the steps in the following topics to configure the partition and install the operating system.
  • Page 39 Partition your disks by performing the following steps: Select the action that the automatic partitioning process should take regarding existing partitions. NEC recommends that you select Remove all partitions on selected drives and create default layout. Select the drives to be used for this installation.
  • Page 40 Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 on a Partition • If you are using DVD media, wait until a screen appears indicating that the installation is complete, and then click Reboot. The partition stops and then restarts. Remove the ejected CD-ROM or DVD from the CD/DVD drive. •...

  • Page 41: Configuring And Starting Ipmi Heartbeat Monitor Services For Red Hat Linux

    Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 on a Partition 31. Click Forward on the Sound Card screen. 32. On the Additional CDs screen, click Finish. 33. If a reboot dialog box appears, click OK. The initial installation is now complete and the system reboots. However, some additional configuration is necessary after the reboot.

  • Page 42: Creating A Xen Virtual Machine On The Partition

    Installing and Configuring ESMPRO Agent Edit the file /boot/grub/menu.lst as follows: Determine which title statement contains Xen. Change the value of the field named default to the value of the title statement containing Xen if the default field is not already set to that title statement value. The 0 (zero) value refers to the first title statement.
  • Page 43 Installing and Configuring ESMPRO Agent Before beginning installation, ensure that you meet the following prerequisites for your operating system. Review the following list of required packages. If any of the packages listed below are not currently installed, install them using the operating system media. •...
  • Page 44 Enter the following command to unmount the CD-ROM, as appropriate for your environment: # umount /media/dvd Confirm that the installation completed successfully by entering the following command: # rpm -qa | grep Esmpro-common Configure the system information by entering the following commands: # cd /opt/nec/esmpro_sa/tools...

  • Page 45: Configuring Red Hat Linux 5.2 System Force Dumps

    When prompted, set the product name, manufacturer, and chassis type. Restart the software agent by entering the following commands: # sync # /opt/nec/esmpro_sa/bin/ESMRestart 5.3. Configuring Red Hat Linux 5.2 System Force Dumps Before changing the configuration, determine a location in which the vmcore file (dump file) can be placed.

  • Page 47: Suse Linux 10 Sp2 Partition Installation And Configuration

    The installation is performed in the following order: Configure the partition Install the operating system Install the NEC drivers on the Linux partition 6.1.1. Configuring the Partition Using remote console interface, configure the partition on which you intend to install the operating system so that it includes at least the following components.

  • Page 48: Configuring A Partition Boot Adapter

    Installing SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 SP2 on a Partition • Desired memory (at least 4 GB) Complete the steps in the following two subsections to configure the partition. 6.1.2. Configuring a Partition Boot Adapter When the partition boots, it enters the phase in which manual configuration of individual adapter BIOS can occur.
  • Page 49 Note: NEC recommends that you create a minimum of two partitions. You need at least one swap partition. Its size depends on the intended server usage and the size of your hard drive. NEC recommends a maximum of 4 GB. A root (/) partition should define the remainder of the disk.
  • Page 50 Installing SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 SP2 on a Partition Software Selection and System Tasks window, select XEN Virtual Machine Host Server. 13. Add or remove the other software components as appropriate for your environment. 14. Click Accept. 15. If a package that you want installed needs a license, then the appropriate one is displayed.

  • Page 51: Configuring And Starting Ipmi Heartbeat Monitor Services For Suse Linux

    Installing SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 SP2 on a Partition An Installation Settings screen appears. 25. Set the appropriate configuration values for CA management and the Open LDAP server, or click Skip Configuration, and then click Next. The User Authentication Method screen appears. This screen defines different methods of authentication.
  • Page 52 Installing SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 SP2 on a Partition In the Setting of: IPMI_WATCHDOG drop-down menu, change the setting to Yes, and then click Finish. Click OK. In the main YaST panel, click Miscellaneous, and then click High Availability. The Heartbeat –...

  • Page 53: Installing Virus Protection Software

    Installing SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 SP2 on a Partition 24. Open a terminal window and enter: /etc/init.d/heartbeat restart 25. Close the terminal window. The system is now configured to reboot automatically if the operating system locks up and becomes unresponsive. 6.1.5.

  • Page 54: Installing And Configuring Esmpro Agent

    Installing and Configuring ESMPRO Agent 6.2. Installing and Configuring ESMPRO Agent Perform the following procedures to install the appropriate Server Management software on servers and partitions running SUSE Linux operating systems. Prerequisites Note: To perform the following procedures, you must be an expert in administering Linux.
  • Page 55 Enter the following command to unmount the CD-ROM, as appropriate for your environment: # umount /media/dvd Confirm that the installation completed successfully by entering the following command: # rpm -qa | grep Esmpro-common Configure the system information by entering the following commands: # cd /opt/nec/esmpro_sa/tools...

  • Page 56: Configuring Suse Linux Enterprise Server 10 Sp2 System

    When prompted, set the product name, manufacturer, and chassis type. Restart the software agent by entering the following commands: # sync # /opt/nec/esmpro_sa/bin/ESMRestart 6.3. Configuring SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 SP2 System Force Dumps Before changing the configuration, ensure that the partition on which /var resides has enough disk space for the vmcore file.

  • Page 57: Where To Go Next

    Where To Go Next Click Expert Settings and on the Kdump Expert Settings screen, set the values as desired. Click Accept. A dialog box appears indicating a reboot is necessary to apply the changes. 10. Click OK. 11. Close YaST. 12.

  • Page 59: Vmware Esx Server 3.5 Partition Installation And Configuration

    Section 7 VMware ESX Server 3.5 Partition Installation and Configuration This section includes installation and configuration information for a partition intended to run the VMware ESX Server 3.5 operating system. 7.1. Installing VMware ESX Server on the Partition On a workstation with Internet access, download the VMware ESX Server 3.5 software image file from the VMware Web site at www.vmware.com.
  • Page 60 Installing VMware ESX Server on the Partition Note: The Java client is recommended. For an initial use of the client viewer, you might need to install plug-ins or accept licenses to run the viewer. The viewer window displays the partition desktop. When the partition boots from the CD/DVD drive, a message is displayed asking you to test the CD/DVD image.

  • Page 61: Enabling Remote Root Connection

    Enabling Remote Root Connection 18. On the Network Configuration screen, make your network selections. Note: NEC recommends using a fixed IP address. • If you want the partition network to use DHCP, press the spacebar to select boot/dhcp, and then press Tab to select OK.

  • Page 62: Building A Vmware Infrastructure

    Building a VMware Infrastructure # service sshd restart Messages indicate that the sshd service stops and restarts. 7.3. Building a VMware Infrastructure Installing ESX Server on the partition is the first step in building a VMware Infrastructure. For more information about VMware Infrastructure and to install other VMware Infrastructure software components, refer to the VMware Infrastructure 3 Online Library at the following URL: https://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vi_pubs.html...
  • Page 63 Installing and Configuring ESMPRO Agent compat-libstdc++ Modify the snmpd.conf environment settings file to set the community privilege to READ WRITE as follows: Use a text editor, such as the vi editor, to open the snmpd.conf file. This file is located at /etc/snmp/snmpd.conf Set the community privilege to READ WRITE, if it is not already set.

  • Page 64: Where To Go Next

    # rpm -qa | grep Esmpro-common Configure the system information by entering the following commands: # cd /opt/nec/esmpro_sa/tools # ./sethwinf When prompted, set the product name, manufacturer, and chassis type. Restart the software agent by entering the following commands:...

  • Page 65: Completing System Configuration

    Discover the servers on your network in the ESMPRO Manager Operation Window using the autodiscover option on the management server, as follows: On the Start menu of the management server, point to Programs, point to NEC ESMPRO Manager, and then click NEC ESMPRO Manager.

  • Page 66: Sending A System Remote Monitoring Test Packet

    Instead, a manual procedure must be performed to generate an actual fault so that a Remote Monitoring packet is delivered to the Support Center. NEC interprets receipt of this initial Remote Monitoring packet as a Remote Monitoring test notification.

  • Page 67: Sending A Remote Monitoring Test Packet For Windows Partitions

    Sending a Remote Monitoring Test Packet for Windows Partitions Monitoring Service operational and configured to send Remote Monitoring packets to the Support Center. Note: If your system does not meet all of the listed requirements, do not perform the procedure in this topic. Perform the following steps to generate a fault instance and send a Remote Monitoring RFU notification for your system: From a partition cell, disconnect the AC power cord from bulk power supply #1.

  • Page 68: Figure 8-2 Alertviewer Window

    Note: Skip this topic if your system contains partitions running only Linux operating systems or ESX Server. On the Start menu of the management server, point to Programs, point to NEC ESMPRO Manager, and then click NEC ESMPRO Manager. The Operation Window appears (Figure 8-1).

  • Page 69: Figure 8-3 Alert Manager Window

    Test to execute test notification to the associated destination (normally support center). Verify that the test packet was received by the NEC Support Center. If the packet does not transfer correctly, ensure that each software settings are...

  • Page 71: Appendix A Firewall Considerations

    Appendix A Firewall Considerations Use the information in this appendix to configure any hardware or software firewall other than the Windows Firewall. If you use the Windows Firewall, Installation Assistant automatically configures the firewall for Server Management software. Understanding Firewall Requirements To ensure that Server Management software functions properly, configure your software or hardware firewall such that traffic is not blocked between system components where Server Management software is installed (for example, on a management server, on a...
  • Page 72 Firewall Requirements for Servers and Partitions You Want to Manage installation. Traffic comes from the Service Processor and from any management servers managing the server or partition. It might also come from client workstations. • Allow the following application, or open SNMP and SNMP trap UDP ports 161 and 162: %WINDOWS%¥system32¥snmp.exe Traffic comes from localhost and management servers.

  • Page 73: Appendix B Preparing For Partition Reinstallation

    Appendix B Preparing for Partition Reinstallation If you plan to reinstall the server operating system or change to a different server operating system, perform the procedures in this appendix to prepare a server for a new operating system installation. After you complete this appendix, verify that you have all of the required media for your installation and continue to operating system installation sections.

  • Page 74: Configuring Bios Before Installing A Different Operating System On Partition

    Configuring BIOS Before Installing a Different Operating System On Partition Note: If you are using the Firefox browser, select the Java client JViewer only. You might need to install plug-ins or accept licenses to run the viewer. The viewer window displays the partition desktop. When the partition desktop shows a notification that the BIOS is accessible, press the space bar to access the BIOS interface.
  • Page 75 Configuring BIOS Before Installing a Different Operating System On Partition Management firmware authenticates the credentials before displaying the requested Web interface. The Summary page is displayed. If the partition is already running, click Soft-Shutdown. Click Power Up/Down to start the partition. A partition status window is displayed.
  • Page 76 Configuring BIOS Before Installing a Different Operating System On Partition Table B-1 Required BIOS Setting for Partition Operating Systems BIOS Setup Windows Windows Windows Linux VMware ESX OS Control 2003 x64 2003 x86 2008 x64 Legacy Legacy Legacy Legacy Legacy USB Driver Disabled Disabled...

  • Page 77: Appendix C Configuring Internal Adapters (Partition Reinstallation Only

    RAID adapter that was shipped inside the partition, as needed. Configuring the MegaRAID SAS Boot Adapter The Express5800/A1160 system cell includes a hard disk riser capable of supporting up to six Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) drives and one optical device. The peripherals in the...
  • Page 78 Configuring the MegaRAID SAS Boot Adapter • RAID50 – Two sets of three equivalent capacity disks. Failover protected Notes: Only the SAS disk drive is supported for this release. Do not install 2.5-inch SATA disk drives in the cell. Initial configuration is through the WebBIOS Configuration Utility during the boot sequence.
  • Page 79 Configuring the MegaRAID SAS Boot Adapter To ensure the Boot Support feature is enabled, perform the following steps: Select Adapter properties and then click Next. Ensure that Adapter BIOS is set to Enabled. If necessary, select Enabled from the list and click Submit. Click Configuration Wizard.
  • Page 80 Configuring the MegaRAID SAS Boot Adapter Select the first drive of the RAID1 array. Then, while pressing Ctrl, select the second drive for the RAID1 array, and click AddtoArray. The selected drives move to the Disk Groups column, under a disk group number. Click Accept DG.
  • Page 81 Configuring the MegaRAID SAS Boot Adapter 10. Select the disk group number and click Add to Span. 11. Click Next. The MegaRAID BIOS Configuration Utility Config Wizard – VD Definition screen appears.
  • Page 82 Configuring the MegaRAID SAS Boot Adapter The available RAID options (R0 or R1) for the number of drives and the two drive members are displayed. 12. Make the following selections for virtual disk 0: From the menu . . . Select .
  • Page 83 Configuring the MegaRAID SAS Boot Adapter 15. In the Virtual Disk column, verify that the RAID1 configuration information you submitted earlier is correct. 16. If the information is correct, click Accept. 17. If the information is incorrect, click Back to return to the previous VD Definition screen and make any needed adjustments.
  • Page 84 Configuring the MegaRAID SAS Boot Adapter 22. Select Make dedicated HSP and click Go. The drive state changes to DED hotspare. 23. Click Home to return to the main menu screen. Perform steps 21 and 22 to configure any additional drives, if needed. 24.

  • Page 85: Appendix D Enterprise Servers Security Notice

    SECURE AS DELIVERED. Before you connect this server to a network, review the security requirements of your applications, data, and environment. On Express5800/A1160 server, be sure to evaluate the operating system on the Service Processor(s) as well as each partition’s operating system.
  • Page 86 VMware ESX and register for security notices and updates. VMware ESX VMware provides security information on the following Web site http://www.vmware.com/security/ NEC recommends that you register to receive the VMware security advisories and alerts.
  • Page 87 Customers of the product may vary. Therefore, the suitability of a product for a specific purpose or application must be determined by the Customer and is not warranted by NEC Corporation of America. For more information, telephone 1-866-269-1239...
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