Installing Linux For Nec Express5800/Ft Series; About Os Installation - NEC Express5800 320Lb User Manual

2-2 About Operating System

Installing Linux for NEC Express5800/ft series

For installing an operating system on NEC Express5800/ft series, use Backup CD-ROM.
IMPORTANT:
The NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. You should ask
maintenance personnel to install it.
Before performing the ft series setup, contact your sales agent about the latest release of ft control
software.

About OS installation

Read the notes here carefully before installing the operating system.
Operating System Supported by the NEC Express5800/ft series
NEC Express5800/ft series supports the operating system, Linux for NEC Express5800/ft series.
NEC Express5800/ft series does not support any operating systems other than the above.
About Linux for NEC Express5800/ft series
Use the ft series setup program to install Linux for NEC Express5800/ft series. Note the following
at installation:
IMPORTANT:
Complete all the setups such as the memory expansion and the BIOS setting before
installing Linux for NEC Express5800/ft series.
NEC software package, which is to be purchased separately, is also provided with the
documentation for installation. However, see this User's Guide for installation into this
server.
After completing the ft series setup program, make settings for failure management (e.g.,
memory dump (debug information) setting) according to Chapter 4.