Nec Expressbuilder; Nec Esmpro - NEC Express 5800/120Eh N8100 SERIES User Manual

2-14 General Description

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER

The CD-ROM that comes with the server contains a setup utility called "NEC
EXPRESSBUILDER."
The major functions of the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER are:
To install the Operating System.
"Express Setup" helps you to install the Windows Operating System. (See Chapter 5)
To diagnose the system.
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER includes the System Diagnostics to check your server. (See
Chapter 6)
To create support disks.
Use this function to create the support disks used to boot the utilities from the floppy disk,
or the OEM floppy disk used for a manual installation of Windows. (See Chapter 6)
To update the BIOS.
Use this function to update the system BIOS or firmware of the server. (See Chapter 6)
To update the Windows System*
"Update Express5800 system" in Master Control Menu (Windows-based NEC
EXPRESSBUILDER feature) updates the several drivers of Microsoft Windows. (See
Chapter 6)
To install the utilities.
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER includes some management software for Windows (NEC
ESMPRO, NEC DianaScope and so on) and maintenance utilities for DOS (System
diagnostics, Off-line Maintenance Utility and so on).
You can install the applications for Windows from Master Control Menu and install the
utilities for DOS from Tools menu. (See Chapter 6)
To read the online documents*
You can refer to the online documents from Master Control Menu. (See Chapter 6)
* These functions are available under the Windows system.
NOTE:
remote computer via cross cable (COM), or LAN. See Chapter 6 for
details.

NEC ESMPRO

The NEC ESMPRO is server management software that runs on the OS. The NEC ESMPRO
includes the NEC ESMPRO Manager for the server monitoring terminal and the NEC ESMPRO
Agent for the NEC Express server.
NOTE:
configuration and setups with the NEC ESMPRO, see Chapter 6.
Available functions of the NEC ESMPRO depend on the OS you install.
Ask your service representative for details.
Some features among those listed above can be used from the
For details of major functions of the NEC ESMPRO, system