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NEC Express5800/320Fd-LR User Manual

NEC Express5800/320Fd-LR User Manual

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N8800-124F, EXP320J
NEC Express5800/320Fd-LR
N8800-125F, EXP320K
NEC Express5800/320Fd-MR
User's Guide (Setup)
2nd Edition
10-2008
856-127506-122-B

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  • Page 1 N8800-124F, EXP320J NEC Express5800/320Fd-LR N8800-125F, EXP320K NEC Express5800/320Fd-MR User's Guide (Setup) 2nd Edition 10-2008 856-127506-122-B...
  • 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 caused by failing to follow the instructions, and actions taken to prevent them;...
  • Page 4 Symbols and its descriptions used in this User’s Guide and warning labels are as follows: Attention Indicates a risk of an electric shock. Indicates a risk of a personal injury due to heat. Indicates a risk of catching your fingers. Indicates a risk of a fire or smoke.
  • Page 5 Mandatory actions Unplug the server. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire. Indicates a general action to take that is not defined herein. Make sure to follow the instructions. For detailed notes to set up the machine safely, refer to “NOTES FOR SAFE HANDLING” on page 1-2.
  • Page 6 安全注意事項 安全標示 請參考本用戶指南中的指示以安全使用NEC Express5800系列伺服器。 本用戶指南說明了設備何處有危險、危險類型、如何避免危險等。在設備可預計到的危險之處或其附近 貼有警告標籤。 用戶指南及警告標籤中，根據危險程度不同，使用“警告＂、“注意＂等詞，含義如下： 表示如不遵守該指示，可能引發人員傷亡。 WARNING 表示如不遵守該指示，可能發生燒傷等身體損傷或造成物質損失。 CAUTION 對危險的提示表示有如下三種符號，具體含義如下所述： 表示該處可能發生危險。符號為危險內容的圖案。（注意） 表示禁止行為。符號中或其附近的圖案為禁止行為內容。（禁止行為） 表示強制行為。符號中的圖案為強制必須做的行為內容。即為避免危險必需的行為。 （強 制行為） (用戶指南中範例) 注意符號 表示危險程度的用語 CAUTION 注意高溫。 本產品關閉電源後，內置硬碟等內部設備仍然處於高溫狀態。請在充分冷卻之後 進行拆裝。 禁止行為的提示符號（有可能沒 危險提示內容 有此類提示）...
  • Page 7 本書及警告標籤中使用的符號 注意 表示有觸電的危險。 表示有因高溫而負傷的危險。 表示有手指等被夾住的危險。 表示有冒煙或者著火的危險。 表示非特定的一般的提醒警告。 表示有因雷射導致失明的危險。 表示有爆炸的危險。 表示有受傷的危險。 禁止行為 表示非特定的一般禁止。 不要觸摸指定區域。有觸電或著火的危險。 不要用濕手觸摸。有觸電的危險。 遠離火源。有著火的危險。 遠離液體。如果沾到液體，有觸電或著火的危險。 請不要對本設備進行拆卸、修理、改造。有觸電和發生火災的危險。...
  • Page 8 強制行為 請將本設備的電源插頭從伺服器上拔下。有發生火災和觸電的危險。 對非特定的一般使用者的行為進行指示。請按照說明進行操作。 這是CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT。該標籤貼於系統的內部光碟。 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 注意： 本產品通過多餘的硬體模組提供硬體容錯性能。但是這並不表示能夠保證完全容錯。 如，在以下情況下可能發生宕機： – 軟體發生致命故障。 – 多餘硬體雙方均發生故障，不能運行。 – 時鐘產生器線路或內部連接背板等非多餘元件發生致命故障。 – 切斷了整個系統的AC電源...
  • Page 9 Trademarks and Patents NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, NEC ESMPRO and DianaScope are registered trademarks of NEC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
  • Page 10 (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 12: Preface

    “high performance,” “scalability,” and “general versatility” provided by NEC Express5800 series. In the event of trouble, its dual configuration will allow the system to isolate instantaneously the failed parts to assure non-stop running; operation will be moved smoothly from one module to the other, minimizing damage to it.

  • Page 13: About This User's Guide

    Something you need to make sure when using the server or software Helpful information, something useful to know TIPS: About our Web Service Information on NEC Express5800/ft series including modification modules is also available on our web site, NEC Express5800 Web Site Asia Pacific: http://www.nec.co.jp/express/index.html...
  • Page 14 關於正式文本 使正式文本，是為了確實安裝本裝置，能使用的輔導。進行安裝的時候請利用。使正式文本 及另冊的用戶指南請經常放置在實體旁邊無論什麼時候能看。 正式文本，作為所說的關於 Windows 等的操作系統和鍵盤，鼠標的一般的輸入輸出設備等的 基本的處理有了充分的知識的用戶對象被記載。 正式文本讀方法 正式文本， 本裝置的購買後， 關於到能為止的系統的運用次序說明著。 如果做從 1 章順序讀， 隨著被記載的說明的操作，確實能安裝本裝置。4 章，如果把安裝被本裝置編入的操作系統與 (第一次把電源做為 ON 的時候的安裝次序)重新重新安裝操作系統的重新安裝(OS 的時候的安 裝次序)分成購買的時候說明著。安裝的目的合起讀請分開。5 章，說明著對安裝完成後必要 的各種工作的次序。還 6 章「故障嗎？想的時候」那麼，不能很好地安裝的情況的應對方法 被記載。本裝置的系統設定和有關修復的信息「系統的修復」(6-2 頁)， 「安裝失敗了嗎？如果 有」隨心的事，請看「故障查找」(6-15 頁)。再者，卷末有索引。按照必要請有效的利用。 本裝置的運用和硬件及系統具體的機能·操作的說明請參照另冊的用戶指南。 關於本文中的記號 除了正式文本卷頭表現了的安全有關的注意記號以外使用著 3 種記號。變成這些的記號和意 義為理解，請確實處理裝置。 使用服務器或者軟件的時候預先記的重要的要點又指示 重要: 檢查: 需要你服務器或者使用軟件的時候，確實做(製作)的什麼 有用的信息，暗示...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 3 INSTALLING SERVER ................3-1 INSTALLATION .........................3-2 Rack-mount Model ......................3-2 Installing the Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-002)............3-13 CONNECT PERIPHERAL DEVICES TO NEC EXPRESS5800/FT SERIES ....3-18 CHAPTER 4 LINUX SETUP....................4-1 BEFORE STARTING SETUP ....................4-2 SETUP FLOW ........................4-3 Step 1: Things Required for Setup .................4-4 Step 2: Prepare for Express Setup .................4-5...
  • Page 16 Step 5: Post OS Install Settings ................... 4-18 Step 6: Install Software NEC Express5800/ft Series offers ......... 4-19 Step 7: Set Dual LAN Configuration ................4-23 Step 8: Set Dual Disk Configuration ................4-26 Step 9: Connect and Configure Options ..............4-36 Step 10: Create Volume....................

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Before Using

    Chapter 1 Before Using This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server, the main unit and its accessories. Go through this chapter before you start setup of the product.
  • Page 18 1-2 Before Using 在使用前 為了把本裝置做為安全確實變成使用必要的關於信息，實體及附屬品等記載著。在安裝實體之前，必定 請讀。同時，關於本文中的名稱請參照用戶指南的「與各部分的名稱功能」的項...

  • Page 19: Notes For Safe Handling

    Before Using 1-3 NOTES FOR SAFE HANDLING The following section describes necessary information to use the product properly and safely. Warning Label Warning label is placed in the certain part of the system so that the user stays alert to possible risks. Do not remove or damage the label.
  • Page 20 1-4 Before Using 為了把有為了安全對待的注 意的本裝置做為安全確實變成使用必要的信息被記載。 關於警告標籤 隱藏實體內的危險性的零部件和那個週邊警告標籤被粘貼。這個是為了請操縱本裝置的時候， 經常在顧客裡(上)認識能考慮的危險性的東西(揭下標籤，請別弄髒)。如果這個標籤沒被粘貼， 剝落懸掛著，髒等做不能辨認的時候購買的銷售店請聯絡。 對以下表現被本產品粘貼的標籤的位置。 設備前部...

  • Page 21: Precautions For Safety

    This equipment is not intended for use in controlling or use with facilities or systems where human lives are involved or high reliability is required, including medical devices or nuclear, aerospace, transportation, and traffic control facilities. 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 22: Use Of Power Supply And Power Cord

    1-6 Before Using Use of Power Supply and Power Cord WARNING Do not handle power plugs with a wet hand. Do not plug/unplug power cords with a wet hand. There is a risk of an electric shock. Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Never connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
  • Page 23 : sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, chlorine, ammonia and/or ozone. Avoid installing NEC Express5800/ft series in a dusty environment or one that may be exposed to corrosive materials such as sodium chloride and/or sulfur.

  • Page 24: Cleaning And Handling Of Internal Devices

    1-8 Before Using 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 server. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire as well as malfunction. Do not look into the DVD-ROM drive.

  • Page 25: During Operation

    Before Using 1-9 CAUTION Protect the unused connectors with the protective cap. The unused power cord connectors are covered with the protective cap to prevent short circuits and electrical hazards. When removing the power cord connector from the internal devices, attach the protective cap to the connector. Failure to follow this warning may cause a fire or an electric shock.
  • Page 26 1-10 Before Using Rack-mount Model WARNING Do not install the server on a nonconforming rack. Install the server on a 19-inch rack conforming to the EIA standard. Do not use the server without a rack or install it on a nonconforming rack. The server may not function properly, and there is a risk of damage to physical assets or injuries.
  • Page 27 Before Using 1-11 CAUTION Do not install excessive wiring. To prevent burns, fires, and damage to the server, make sure that the rated load of the power branch circuit is not exceeded. For more information on installation and wiring of power-related facilities, contact your electrician or local power company. Do not pull out a device during operation.
  • Page 28 1-12 Before Using 安全注意事項 本節講述安全使用本伺服器所需的注意事項。為了您正確安全地使用本伺服器，請仔細閱讀該節內容。 符號的相關說明請參考“安全標示（SAFETY INDICATIONS）＂說明。 一般注意事項 WARNING 不要用於危及人命和需要高度可靠性的操作上。 本產品不要安裝在醫療設備、原子能設備、航空宇宙機器、運輸設備等會危及人 命以及需要高度可靠性的設備和機器上，也不要使用本產品來控制這些機器。如 果將本產品用於這類系統的設備及機器，造成人身事故及財產損失等後果，本公 司概不負責。 發生冒煙、異味、雜音時不要使用。 發生冒煙、異味、雜音等時，請直接關閉電源POWER，並將電源插頭從插座上拔 下。然後請與經銷商或維護服務公司聯繫。繼續使用會導致火災。 不要插入鐵絲和金屬片。 不要將金屬片和鐵絲等異物插入通氣孔或軟碟機、光碟機的縫隙。有觸電的危險。 CAUTION 在海外不使用。 本裝置，是日本國內專用的裝置。在海外不能使用。在海外使用這個裝置的話成 為火災和觸電的原因。 設備內不要進水和異物。 設備內不要進入水、針、夾子等異物。有可能導致火災和觸電。一旦進入異物， 請立即關閉電源，將電源插頭從插座上拔下來。不要自行拆卸，請與經銷商或維 護服務公司聯繫。...
  • Page 29 Before Using 1-13 使用電源及電源線注意事項 WARNING 不要用濕手拿電源插頭。 不要用濕手插拔電源插頭。有觸電的危險。 不要把地線連接到煤氣管道上。 請勿將地線連接到煤氣管道上。有導致煤氣爆炸的危險。 CAUTION 不要插入未指定的插座。 電源請使用指定電壓及電源的壁式插座。使用未指定的電源會造成火災和漏電。 請避免使用延長線安裝設備。如果連接與本產品電源規格不相符的電線，會因過 熱而導致火災。 不要在一個插座上插接多個電源線。 插座如果超過額定電流，會因過熱而導致火災的危險。 不要只插入一半。 請將電源插頭直插到底部。如果插入一半會因接觸不良而發熱，造成火災。另外， 插入部如附著灰塵、水滴等，會因發熱導致火災。 不要使用未指定的電源線。 請使用下列規格的AC電源線。 此外，操作和連接電源線時請遵循以下注意事項。 不要拖拽電源線。 不要夾電源線。 不要彎折電源線。 不要使電源線靠近化學藥品。 不要扭曲電源線。 不要在電源線上載入物品。 不要捆綁電源線。 不要對電源線進行改造、加工、修復。 不要用固定器等固定電源線。 不要使用損傷的電源線。（損傷的電源線要立即更換為相同規格的電源線。更 換事宜請與經銷商或維護服務公司聯繫）...
  • Page 30 1-14 Before Using 3極點用的電源插座以外不使用。 被本裝置添加的電源編碼拿第3大頭針(earth pin)的3極點插頭被裝備。這個插 頭，只3極點用的電源插座能使用。使用那個以外的電源插座的話，有觸電的可能。 其他的裝置和用途不使用添加的電源編碼 添加的電源編碼作為目的被設計連接到本裝置，使用的事，那個安全性被確認。 請別絕對其他的裝置和用途使用。有成為火災和觸電的原因的可能。...
  • Page 31 Before Using 1-15 安裝，移動，保管及連接注意事項 CAUTION 不要安裝或存放在未指定的場所。 不要將本設備放置在如下場所和本書未指定的場所，有導致火災的危險。 灰塵較多的場所 熱水器旁等濕氣較高的場所 陽光直射的場所 不平穩的場所 不要在腐蝕性環境中使用或存放設備。 不要在有腐蝕性氣體（如二氧化硫、氫化硫、氮、氫、氨或臭氧等）的環境中使 用或存放本產品。 不要將本產品安裝在灰塵較多或含有腐蝕性物質如氯化鈉或硫磺等的地方。 不要將本產品安裝在空氣中含有過量金屬碎末或傳導粒子的地方。 上述環境可能導致本產品腐蝕或短路，因而損壞產品，甚至引起火災。 對產品安裝或存放環境有任何疑問，請與經銷商或維修服務公司聯繫。...
  • Page 32 1-16 Before Using CAUTION 不要使用未指定的信號線。 使用NEC指定的信號線，並在確認連接設備和介面後進行連接。使用未指定信號 線或連接錯誤等會造成短路、導致火災。 信號線的操作和連接，須遵守以下注意事項： 不要使用任何損壞的信號線接頭。 不要踩踏信號線。 不要在信號線上載入物品。 信號線接鬆動時不要使用。 不要使用任何損壞的信號線。...
  • Page 33 Before Using 1-17 整理及操作內部設備時的注意事項 WARNING 不要自行拆卸、修理或改造本伺服器。 除本書記載的情況外，不要進行拆卸、修理、改造。否則，不但可能導致設備不 能進行正常運行，還有發生觸電和火災的危險。 不要看光碟機內部。 光碟機使用了雷射，請不要在電源打開的狀態下觀看內部或插入鏡子等。雷射射 射入眼睛有導致失明的危險（雷射肉眼看不見）。 不要擅自拆除鋰電池。 本產品內部安裝有鋰電池。請不要拆下電池。鋰電池靠近火或浸水均有可能發生 爆炸。 由於電池使用期限而導致設備不能正常運行時，不要自行拆卸、更換、充電等， 請與經銷商或維護服務公司聯繫。 清潔伺服器前請拔下電源插座。 整理或拆裝本設備內部的選購配置時，要切斷設備電源，並拔下電源插頭。即使 已關閉電源，但連接著電源線，接觸到任何內部設備也有觸電的危險。 另外，請經常拔下電源插頭，用乾布擦拭灰塵和附著物。有灰塵或水滴等附著時 會發熱，有導致火災的危險。 CAUTION 注意高溫 本產品關閉電源後，內置硬碟等內部設備仍然處於高溫狀態。請在充分冷卻之後 進行拆裝。 確認安裝完畢。 電源線和信號線、配件板要確實安裝妥當。 安裝不牢有可能引起接觸不良，可能造成冒煙和著火。...
  • Page 34 1-18 Before Using CAUTION 請用保護蓋保護好未使用的介面。 請用保護蓋保護好未使用的電源線介面以防止短路或觸電。從內部設備上拔下電 源插頭時，用保護蓋蓋好介面，否則有導致火災或觸電的危險。 操作注意事項 CAUTION 不要在打雷時觸摸機器。 打雷時請拔下電源插頭。如來不及拔下電源插頭，請不要觸摸設備及線纜等，防 止發生火災或觸電。 不要讓寵物靠近。 寵物的排泄物和毛髮進入設備可能導致火災和觸電。 設備上不要放置物品。 物品倒下可能引起傷亡，破壞硬體或導致火災。 不要將光碟機托盤拉出放置。 防止托盤中進入灰塵引起運轉錯誤。同時防止因碰撞等造成托盤損傷。...
  • Page 35 Before Using 1-19 機架式伺服器的注意事項 CAUTION 不要將設備安裝在未指定的機架上。 請將設備安裝在符合EIA標準的19英寸機架上。一定要將設備安裝在指定的機架上 才能使用。否則設備可能無法正常使用，並有可能損壞機器零部件或導致人身傷 害。關於合適的機架，請與您的經銷商聯繫。 請不要自行安裝本設備。 為了避免人身傷害，請不要自行將本機器安裝到機架上。應該由受過專業訓練的 維護人員來安裝。 <僅供維護人員閱讀> 安裝機器時不能將機器的所有重量由一個地方來承載。 為了分散重量，應該加裝固定器或者同時安裝兩個或更多的機架，否則機架可能 會傾倒導致人身傷害。 不要擅自組裝零部件。 將前門和托架安裝到機架上至少需要兩人共同完成，否則可能會因為零部件跌落 而導致損壞或者人身傷害。 不要從不牢固的機架中抽出設備。 在抽出設備之前請確認機架已經被穩固器或者通過抗震技術固定。 不要從機架抽出兩個或者兩個以上的設備。 同時抽出兩個或者兩個以上的設備可能導致機架傾倒。一次只能抽出一個設備。 不要裝配過多電線。 為了避免火災和設備損壞，請務必確保不要超過線路的額定負載。有關電力設備 的安裝和電線的更多資訊請聯繫電工或者當地的電力公司。 請小心不要夾住或碰傷手指。 將本機器安裝到機架上或者從機架上卸載的時候，請務必小心以免被滑軌劃傷手 指。 一個人不做搬送·設置 架的搬送·設置請以3人以上去。架倒下成為傷和周圍的破損的原因。特別有高度的 架(44U架等)對不穩定的狀態有根據穩定器等沒被固定的時候。必定以3人以上一 邊支撐架一邊請做搬送·設置。...

  • Page 36: Unpackaging

    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 shipped with the operating system.
  • Page 37 Before Using 1-21 確認箱子的內容的 本產品和附屬品進入著專用的捆包箱子。從箱子取出各自檢點。捆包箱子和有餘了的附屬品請最後一幕 關於附屬品本 保管。 關於附屬品本 產品的捆包箱子的其中，對實體以外種種的附屬品進入著。確認參照添加的構成品表全部齊(整) 的事，請各自檢查。萬一不足的如果有東西和損傷的東西，請與購買的銷售店聯繫。 附屬品因為到做安裝的時候和選擇的增設，本裝置出現故障了的時候必要最後一幕請保管。 關於附屬品的「EXPRESSBUILDER」的構成品，請參照包裝中有的構成品表。 操作系統添加的軟件登記卡，請所定事項記入之後，必定投進郵筒。 如果軟盤被添加，請採用軟盤的接應。同時，作為 master disc 最後一幕保管添加的軟盤，請 使用備份盤。 光碟機 附屬的軟盤再 ，有在使用方法上犯錯誤的話變更了顧客的系統環境的可能。如果關於 使用有不明的點，不做困難的操作請對購買的銷售店，或保守服務公司詢問。...
  • Page 38 1-22 Before Using (This page is intentionally left blank.)

  • Page 39: Chapter 2 About Operating System

    Chapter 2 About Operating System This chapter gives essential information on the Linux system supported by the server and how to install it.

  • Page 40: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform 5.2

    2-2 About Operating System Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform 5.2 For installing an operating system on NEC Express5800/ft series, follow “Chapter 4: Linux Setup” for setup. About supported OS The supported OS is Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform 5.2. It is referred to as “Linux”.

  • Page 41: Chapter 3 Installing Server

    Chapter 3 Installing Server This chapter describes requirements for using the product properly and safely, the setup procedures to make NEC Express5800/ft series ready for use, and how to connect peripherals.

  • Page 42: Installation

    INSTALLATION This section describes installation of NEC Express5800/ft series. Rack-mount Model You can mount NEC Express5800/ft series on a rack that conforms to the EIA standards. IMPORTANT: NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. You should ask maintenance personnel to install it.
  • Page 43 Do not leave more than one device pulled out from the rack. Do not install excessive wiring. Do not install NEC Express5800/ft series in such places as listed below. If you locate racks or install the server in such places, the server may malfunction.
  • Page 44 3-4 Installing Server Place that is close to some equipment that causes power noises (e.g., sparks caused by power-on/off using a relay). If you must install the server close to such equipment, request your sales agent for separate power cabling or noise filter installation.
  • Page 45 When the operating temperatures of NEC Express5800/ft series (10 to 35°C) are exceeded, there is a risk of malfunction. You must take adequate precautions and measures for airflow inside the rack as well as in the room so that the internal temperature can be kept within this range during operation.
  • Page 46 3-6 Installing Server Checking the place to install ● Imprinted mark (2 Decide the place (height) to install. To keep imprinted marks for balance, install it as low as you can on the rack. 5Us) 4U (the height To install the rack, the height for 4U is required. for installing this device) Places to install...
  • Page 47 Installing Server 3-7 TIPS: Core nuts (8 pieces) are not included. Use the core nuts that are attached to the rack. If the rack has front and rear doors, read the instruction that comes with the rack, and open them. Install the brackets from the rear side of the rack.
  • Page 48 3-8 Installing Server Fix the core nuts to the front side of the rack. Attach them symmetrically (total: 8 core nuts). Core nuts (top of device) Bottom of device Core nuts Fix a core nut from inside of the rack. Hook either of the clips of the core nut to a square hole of the rack, and hook the other clip to a hole by a flat-blade screwdriver.
  • Page 49 Installing Server 3-9 Tentatively fasten the washers and plate Washers and plate screws (short) screws (short) to the 4 places on the front and back sides (total: 8) from the rear. Washers and plate screws (short) Fasten tightly the washers and round screws (long) to the 2 places on the left and right sides (total: 4) from the front.
  • Page 50 3-10 Installing Server Fasten tightly the 4 round screws on the back side and the 8 plate screws on the side panels (which you fastened tentatively). Panhead screws on the side panels Plate screws on the side panels Plate screws on the side panels Mount the CPU/IO module 0.
  • Page 51 Installing Server 3-11 Return the locks on the left and right. 10. Fasten the levers on the left and right sides with screws. 11. Mount the CPU/IO module 1 in the same way.
  • Page 52 3-12 Installing Server Unmounting the device from the rack (N8140-74/92/93/94/98/99) Follow the steps below and unmount the device from the rack. CAUTION Observe the following precautions to use the server safely. There is a risk of a burn, personal injury, or damage to physical assets. For details, see “Notes for Safe Handling“...

  • Page 53: Installing The Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-002)

    Installing Server 3-13 Installing the Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-002) This section describes how to install the rack-mount model of NEC Express5800/ft series without using the dedicated rack. IMPORTANT: NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. You should ask maintenance personnel to install it.
  • Page 54 3-14 Installing Server Do not install NEC Express5800/ft series in such places as listed below. Otherwise, the server may malfunction. Place where temperatures change widely (near a heater, air conditioner, or refrigerator). Place that is subject to intense vibration. Place where corrosive gas (sodium chloride, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, or ozone) is generated, or a place that is close to chemicals or exposed to chemicals.
  • Page 55 Installing Server 3-15 Steps to Install the Rack-mount Model to the Tower Conversion Kit Follow the procedure below to install the devices to the tower conversion kit. Open the front door of the tower conversion kit. If the door is locked, use the server-accessory key to unlock.
  • Page 56 3-16 Installing Server Fix the bracket with four washers and countersunk screws (long ones), two at the top and two at the bottom. Fix the bracket with 4 washers and countersunk screws. See the figure on the right for where to fix the screws (2 screws for the backside on the top, and 2 for the bottom of the tower conversion kit).
  • Page 57 Installing Server 3-17 Lock lever If it becomes rocked and cannot insert any further, push and keep the rock lever to the left as push the device further inside. Close the lever on the top and the bottom of the device. Fix the device to the bracket with clinchers.

  • Page 58: Connect Peripheral Devices To Nec Express5800/Ft Series

    To connect a third-party peripheral device or interface cable to the server, check with your sales agent to see if they are compatible with NEC Express5800/ft series. Some third-party devices may not be used with the server.
  • Page 59 Installing Server 3-19 IMPORTANT: Connection of optional devices In the case of standard configuration, you need to complete setup of the operating system before mounting optional PCI cards or hard disks that you purchased separately. If N8803-035 is mounted, be sure to connect cables to the FC array unit before going on to the next step.
  • Page 60 3-20 Installing Server Rotate the stopper clockwise, and insert the power cords to the AC inlets of the power unit. Connect the plug at the other end of the power cord to a wall outlet with parallel double-pole grounds provided or to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

  • Page 61: Chapter 4 Linux Setup

    Chapter 4 Linux Setup This chapter describes procedures for configuring OS Boot Monitoring function, setting dual LAN configuration, setting dual disk configuration and so on.

  • Page 62: Before Starting Setup

    Read this section before starting setup. Use Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform 5.2 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform 5.2 Supplementary for OS installation and the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD for installation of the software provided by this device.

  • Page 63: Setup Flow

    Step 3: Disable OS Boot Monitoring Function Step 4: Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform 5.2 Step 5: Post OS Install Settings Step 6: Install Software NEC Express5800/ft Series offers Step 7: Set Dual LAN Configuration Step 8: Set Dual Disk Configuration...

  • Page 64: Step 1: Things Required For Setup

    The following explains the setup procedure using the Express Setup program: IMPORTANT: NEC Express5800/ft series is a delicate equipment. It is recommended to ask engineer from maintenance service provider with good knowledge for setup. You need the following to install Operating System: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform 5.2 install CD-ROM (Disk 1 of 6)

  • Page 65: Step 2: Prepare For Express Setup

    Before install LINUX server, be sure to do the following. If these preparations are not done, setup cannot be performed properly. Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series With the power of NEC Express5800/ft series off, follow the steps below: Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series. Follow the instructions below to prepare.
  • Page 66 Execute the operation to be taken when AC power supply is turned off. When the AC power is off (The power cord is not plugged into the outlet) Connect the power cords to NEC Express5800/ft series in the following order: Connect the power cord to the AC inlet A connector.

  • Page 67: Step 3: Disable Os Boot Monitoring Function

    For details of operations for BIOS Setup Utility and parameters, see the separate volume of User’s Guide. <Procedure for Changing BIOS settings> Turn on the display and the peripheral equipment connected to the NEC Express5800/ft series. CHECK: If the power cords are connected to a power controller like a UPS, make sure that it is powered on.
  • Page 68 After a while, the “NEC” logo will appear on the screen. While the “NEC” logo is displayed on the screen, NEC Express5800/ft series is performing a power-on self test (POST) to check itself. For details, see the separate volume of User’s Guide.
  • Page 69 Linux Setup 4-9 When the message “Press <F2> to enter SETUP” or “Press <F2> to enter SETUP or Press <F12> to boot from Network” is displayed on the display screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup Utility “SETUP” starts and the Main menu is displayed on the screen. <Example>...
  • Page 70 4-10 Linux Setup Move the cursor onto "Server" and select “Server.” The Server menu will be displayed. ftServer Setup Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Management Console Redirection Additional setup Event Log Configuration menu to view Monitoring Configuration server management features.
  • Page 71 Linux Setup 4-11 Move the cursor onto “OS Boot Monitoring” and press Enter. Parameters will be displayed. Among the parameters, choose “Disabled” and press Enter. The current display of the configuration for OS Boot Monitoring will be changed to “Disabled.” ftServer Setup Main Advanced...
  • Page 72 4-12 Linux Setup Press the Esc key to go back to the Server menu, and then move the cursor and select "Exit" to display the Exit menu. ftServer Setup Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and Load Setup Defaults...

  • Page 73: Step 4 : Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform 5.2

    Step 4: Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform In NEC Express5800/ft series, all the internal disks configure RAID1 by software. RAID consists of pairs of hard disk drives, which are CPU/IO module 0 – Slot 1 and CPU/IO module 1 – Slot 1, Slot CPU/IO module 0 –...
  • Page 74 4-14 Linux Setup After this, consult the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform 5.2 manual to install Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform 5.2 in reference to the following partition configurations and packages. CHECK: Device names change depending on the number of hard disk drives to be mounted. Check the device name of each hard disk drive.
  • Page 75 /boot partition (larger than 100MB) to use the system continuously. *2 Save 2GB larger memory than the one implemented on NEC Express5800/ft Series. If the mounted memory is large enough, the swap may not be used. Save an appropriate size depending on the purpose and the load of the...
  • Page 76 4-16 Linux Setup system. You can check the swap usage by free command while running the system. You need to consider expanding the swap partition or adding memory when the swap usage remains high all the time. The disk pair of software RAID must be configured in combination of corresponding slot numbers.
  • Page 77 If the above packages are not installed, the installation described in “Step 6: Install Software NEC Express5800/ft Series offers” will fail. Therefore, ensure to install them all. IMPORTANT Ensure to leave the parameter “rhgb” untouched on the kernel parameter when you reboot for the first time after the install.

  • Page 78: Step 5: Post Os Install Settings

    Enter the command described below and mount the DVD. #mount/dev/hda/mnt Apply the initial setup script with the below script. #/mnt/001/lnx/fysys/nec_setup.sh Enter the below command and unload the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive. #eject Restart the system with the below command.

  • Page 79: Step 6: Install Software Nec Express5800/Ft Series Offers

    # rpm -ivh kernel-devel-2.6.18-92.1.10.el5.x86_64.rpm 4. Reboot the system. # reboot After you apply the kernel package, install the software enclosed with NEC Express5800/ft Series. ft Server Control Software IMPORTANT: The installation of ft Server Control Software must be executed by root user.
  • Page 80 (If they are in the middle of resync process, wait until the process completes before you move on to the next step.) # cat /proc/mdstat Set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD on the optical disk dive. Enter the command described below and mount the DVD. The mount point is described as /mnt here.

  • Page 81: Nec Esmpro Agent

    /lnx/pp/esmpro_sa. Run the install script under the above directory. # sh esminst.sh Take the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD out of the optical disk drive and restart the system. TIPS: To send alert from NEC ESMPRO Agent to NEC ESMPRO Manager, the alert settings need to be specified with “Alert Setting Functions”...
  • Page 82 4-22 Linux Setup Processes made on esminst.sh esminst.sh executes and processes the below. snmpd environment setting portmap boot setting # /sbin/chkconfig --level 345 portmap on Install NEC ESMPRO Agent.

  • Page 83: Step 7: Set Dual Lan Configuration

    Linux Setup 4-23 Step 7: Set Dual LAN Configuration NEC Express5800/ft series uses Bonding for duplex of 1000 BASE LAN cards controlled by the e1000 driver and builds them as bond*(*=0,1,2…) device. Overview For duplicating a LAN, active backup for bonding is used. Active backup is a coupled-interface using multiple LAN controllers.

  • Page 84: Dual Configuration Setup

    4-24 Linux Setup Dual Configuration Setup The following describes the procedure to set dual LAN configuration. The following example is used. Since built-in network interfaces are combined and dual network is achieved with eth100200 and eth 110200 combined as bond0, and eth100201 and eth110201 as bond1 at this point, perform only network configuration (step 2 and after).
  • Page 85 Linux Setup 4-25 GATEWAY=192.168.0.1...
  • Page 86 4-26 Linux Setup Execute the command below to activate the combined interface that has been constructed. # vndctl up 3 Execute the command below to check the status of the combined interface that has been constructed. # vndctl status --Virtual Network Status-- BondingDevice Slot Status InetAddress RXErrors TXErrors Collisions bond0 ONLINE -...

  • Page 87: Step 8: Set Dual Disk Configuration

    Execute Disk settings and configure dual disk when a new hard disk drive is added. Disk Configuration RAID must be configured for all the internal disks in NEC Express5800/ft series. For NEC Express5800/ft series, RAID 1 is configured by software.
  • Page 88 See “Verifying duplication” on page “4-30”. Use only the hard disk drives specified by NEC. If you install a third party product, not only the hard disk drive, but also the entire device may fail. Purchase a pair of two hard disks of the same model.
  • Page 89 Linux Setup 4-29 sdd(sdj) [3] AAA/BBB/#DDD h6c0t128l0 <Explanation of items> Slot slot number of built-in disk Name device name (kernel device name) “-“ is displayed for built-in disk that is not recognized by kernel. current mount count Information vendor name/model/serial number path SCSI path (described as h<HOST number>c<CHANNEL number>t<TARGET number>l<LUN>)
  • Page 90 4-30 Linux Setup Enter the number of partitions to be created. Then enter the size for each partition by MB. The remainder is automatically allocated to the partition with the last number. As for partition number, after 3 comes 5, followed in ascending order.
  • Page 91 This works "Every Sunday, 4:22 AM" as default just after purchasing NEC Express5800/ft or reinstalling OS. Execute ftdiskadm to change the default setting. The following describes how to change the setting.
  • Page 92 4-32 Linux Setup Execute “Configurations” in ftdiskadm and select “DISK_SCRUBBING_INTERVAL” from the setting menu. # ftdiskadm Command action 1 List RAID Arrays 2 List Internal Disks 3 Make Mirroring Arrays (RAID1) 4 Repair Mirroring Arrays (RAID1) 5 Delete Mirroring Arrays (RAID1) 6 Remove Disk Partitions (RAID1) 7 Make Striping Array (RAID1+0)
  • Page 93 Linux Setup 4-33 Fast Resync Function This function shortens the recovery time of partitions in the internal hard disk drives when the partitions are isolated from redundant configuration. (This is not the case when you replace the disks to the new ones.) Upon recovery, only refreshed data from the available hard disk drive is copied to the disk that is isolated from the redundant configuration.
  • Page 94 4-34 Linux Setup Creating Striping Array Striping array (RAID 0) is a RAID device that distributes I/O requests issued to striping array to each member. This function improves the I/O capacity and data writing/reading speed on striping array. Available disk capacity on striping array is the total of all members, which is different from redundant configuration RAID device (RAID 1 device).
  • Page 95 Linux Setup 4-35 /boot ( - ) DUPLEX (1)sda1 (4)sdd1 swap ( - ) DUPLEX (1)sda2 (4)sdd2 ( - ) DUPLEX (1)sda3 (4)sdd3 /var/crash ( - ) DUPLEX (1)sda5 (4)sdd5 ( - ) DUPLEX (2)sdb1 (5)sde1 ( - ) DUPLEX (2)sdb2 (5)sde2 ( - ) DUPLEX...
  • Page 96 4-36 Linux Setup After the procedure 2., the screen shows the message that the process is going on. If the screen does not show any error and goes back to the main menu of ftdiskadm, that shows striping array is properly created. Confirm the striping array created with ftdiskadm. # ftdiskadm Command action 1 List RAID Arrays...

  • Page 97: Step 9: Connect And Configure Options

    Step 9: Connect and Configure Options If there is any optional PCI board or peripheral equipment to connect to NEC Express5800/ft series, turn off the power of NEC Express5800/ft series, and connect it according to the “PCI board” in User’s Guide and the device’s instruction.

  • Page 98: Step 10: Create Volume

    4-38 Linux Setup Step 10: Create Volume If there is free disk space in the internal disk with the OS, you can create a volume. To create a volume in the free disk space and construct RAID partition,, follow the steps below. IMPORTANT: Ask maintenance service provider having expertise to perform the following operation.
  • Page 99 Linux Setup 4-39 “t”.>>> Command (m for help): n First cylinder (8382-8899, default 8382): Using default value 8382 Last cylinder or +size or +sizeM or +sizeK (8382-8899, default 8899): +1024M Command (m for help): t Partition number (1-6): 6 Hex code (type L to list codes): fd Changed system type of partition 6 to fd (Linux raid autodetect) Command (m for help): w <<<...
  • Page 100 4-40 Linux Setup It shows that the new RAID device md4 successfully constitutes the added partitions /dev/sda6 and /dev/sdd6. To create more, repeat the same procedures.

  • Page 101: Step 11: Set Network For Nec Esmpro Agent

    OS by using Linux for NEC Express5800/ft series Back UP DVD-ROM. To run NEC ESMPRO Agent, you need to make settings of the SNMP. For details and methods of the settings, see from “2. Environment settings of snmpd” to “5. Setting SELinux” on “NEC...

  • Page 102: Step 12: Enable Os Boot Monitoring Function

    4-42 Linux Setup Step 12: Enable OS Boot Monitoring Function When necessary for system operation, enable the “OS Boot Monitoring” setting which has been disabled in “Step 3: Disable OS Boot Monitoring Function” (page 4-7) and set appropriate time (default is 10 min.). ftServer Setup Main Advanced...

  • Page 103: Step 13: Back Up System Information

    Take the following steps to make a backup copy of the system information: Prepare a 3.5-inch floppy disk. Insert the "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" DVD-ROM into the optical disk drive of the server, and restart the system. NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is activated and [NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Top Menu] is displayed.
  • Page 104 4-44 Linux Setup (本页保留空白)

  • Page 105: Chapter 5 Procedures After Completion Of Installation

    Chapter 5 Procedures after Completion of Installation This chapter describes how you install management utilities, how you back up system information, and setup of PCs on the network. You may need to confirm these procedures while the system is running.

  • Page 106: Installing Management Utilities

    The provided "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" DVD contains "NEC ESMPRO Agent" for monitoring NEC Express5800/ft series and "NEC ESMPRO Manager" for managing the NEC Express5800/ft series. Install and setup these utilities in the NEC Express5800/ft series or the computer (management PC) that manages the NEC Express5800/ft series.

  • Page 107: Nec Esmpro Agent

    NEC ESMPRO Agent is a utility to monitor the operating status, the configuration information, the failure occurrence status of hardware and software on the NEC Express5800/ft series. When it detects some problems, it sends messages to the computer in which the NEC ESMPRO Manager is installed.
  • Page 108 IMPORTANT: Be sure to read the following before system installation or setup. To operate NEC ESMPRO Agent, each service must be installed appropriately and must be running. 1. Check necessary packages The following packages are needed to use NEC ESMPRO Agent.
  • Page 109 The environment setting file for snmpd on NEC Express5800/ft series is /etc/opt/ft/snmp/snmpd.conf. When rebooting snmpd, the appropriate environment setting file may not be applied and NEC ESMPRO Agent cannot be operated properly. For the proper operation, ft-snmp needs to be rebooted.
  • Page 110 Configure this setting by running esminst.sh. Set portmap to start automatically. # /sbin/chkconfig --level 345 portmap on 4. Setting firewall When monitoring from the NEC ESMPRO Manager, use the following port. If you set the firewall on your environment, set the access permission to the following port. snmp 161/udp snmp-trap 162/udp 5.
  • Page 111 Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-7 SELinux status: enabled <-Please check here.:...
  • Page 112 1. Log in to the system as a root user. 2. Set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to the optical disk drive. 3. Move to the directory where the package of the NEC ESMPRO Agent is stored. # cd /(mount point)/001/lnx/pp/esmpro_sa/ ESMPRO Agent exists under the “001/lnx/pp/esmpro_sa/”.
  • Page 113 Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-9 Uninstallation procedure 1. Log in to the system as a root user. 2. Run the following command to uninstall the package: # rpm -e Esmpro-Express # rpm -e Esmpro-ft # rpm -e Esmpro-type1 # rpm -e Esmpro-common 3.
  • Page 114 Follow the instructions below to setup the NEC ESMPRO Agent. 1. Log in the system as a root user. 2. Move to the directory where the NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed. # cd /opt/nec/esmpro_sa 3. Move to the directory where the control panel is stored.

  • Page 115: Report Setting

    Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-11 Report Setting To report from the NEC ESMPRO Agent to the NEC ESMPRO Manager, you need to set the method of report. Setting of Manager (SNMP) 1. Log in the system as a root user.
  • Page 116 Set enable/disable using space key. When checked, it is enabled. When not checked, it is disabled. 8. Select [Add] to set [Trap Destination IP]. Set the IP address of the device where the NEC ESMPRO Manager is installed. 9. Finish the tool. The report will be performed to the NEC ESMPRO Manager.

  • Page 117: Nec Esmpro Manager

    Notify Monitor When a failing module in the server is to be replaced, NEC ESMPRO Manager enables logical module disconnection from the server and logical installation after module replacement. For the installation of NEC ESMPRO Manager and notes on the operation, see the separate volume...

  • Page 118: Confirmation Of The Kernel Version

    This process is performed when the version of the kernel in operation needs to be checked, such as when a device is added to NEC Express5800/ft series. Confirm the version following the steps below. Execute the command below.

  • Page 119: Confirmation Of The Ft Server Control Software Version

    The following describes how to check the version of ft Server Control Software, which consists of various types of software for fault tolerance. Perform the procedure when you need to check the ft Server Control Software version of the current system before adding units or attachment to NEC Express5800/ft series.
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  • Page 121: System Repair

    Chapter 6 SYSTEM REPAIR For RAID repair procedures upon disk failure, see the User’s Guide “Disk Operation” in the Linux Setup and Operation “Chapter 3 ” (P.3-2). IMPORTANT: If the hard disk drive cannot be recognized, the system cannot be repaired. To execute this configuration, login as a user with root privilege.

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting

    Did you set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD during POST and restart the server? → If you do not set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD during POST and restart the server, an error message will appear or the OS will boot.

  • Page 123: Appendix A About Services

    Appendix A About Services Information on NEC Express5800/ft series is provided the web at NEC Express5800 Web ASIA PACIFIC http://www.nec.co.jp/express/...
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