NEC N8100-958F User Manual

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Page 1 Thank you very much for purchasing NEC Express5800/120Re-1,120Rg-2 lately. The supplementary matter about this product is indicated by this book. Keep this document for future reference. Please read model name N8100-949F/G･950F･951F/G･952F/G･953F･954F/G as N8100-1026F/G･1027F/G using the USERS GUIDE and the on-line document included in EXPRESSBUILDER, and various utilities.
Page 2 使用N8100-1026F/G･1027F/G时的注意事项感谢您购买 Express5800/120Re-1,120Rg-2。本文中记载了有关本产品的补充事项。请妥善保管以便参考。请将用户指南、存储于“EXPRESSBUILDER”中的在线文档，以及各种实用程序中的型号名称 N8100-1026F/G･1027F/G 替换为 N8100-949F/G･950F･951F/G･952F/G･953F･954F/G 请利用。以下为 N8100-949F/G･950F･951F/G･952F/G･953F･954F/G 与 N8100-1026F/G･1027F/G 的差别。不存在 CPU 时钟以外的差别。 <Express5800/120Re-1> Difference item N8100-949F/G N8100-950F N8100-951F/G N8100-1026F/G CPU(clock/cache) 3DGHz/1MB 3.20DGHz/1MB 3.40GHz/1MB 3.60GHz/1MB <Express5800/120Rg-2> Difference item N8100-952F/G N8100-953F N8100-954F/G N8100-1027F/G CPU(clock/cache) 3DGHz/1MB 3.20DGHz/1MB 3.40GHz/1MB 3.60GHz/1MB...
Page 3 N8100-958F/959F/949F/950F/951F NEC Express5800/120Re-1 User's Guide 1st Edition 8-2004 856-124045-101-00...
Page 4 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 5 Keep this User's Guide at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS Follow the instructions in this User's Guide for your safety to use the server. The server contains components with possible danger, hazards that may cause by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards.
Page 6 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS USER'S GUIDE AND WARNING LABELS Attentions Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury. Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught. Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire. Indicates a general notice or warning that cannot be specifically identified.
Page 7 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 8 User's Guide, contact the sales agent where you purchased this product. (5) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this User's Guide regardless of Item (4).
Page 9: Preface
PREFACE Welcome to the NEC Express5800/120Re-1 server. The NEC Express5800 server holds powerful performance and employs the latest technology to implement a computer for the next generation. With its potential capabilities, the server may be used as the workstation PC that configures a client-server system and provides high-speed processing and superior reliability.
Page 10: About This User's Guide
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities describes how to install the utilities for the server. It also includes a description on using the attached CD-ROM "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER". Chapter 7 Maintenance provides you with all the information necessary to maintain successful operation of the server.
Page 11: Text Conventions
Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address provides a list of factory-set IRQs and I/O port addresses assigned. Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup. Using the Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2003. See Chapter 5 for details.
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Page 13: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS PREFACE............................i ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE ......................ii In the Package..........................iii Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server................ 1-1 Warning Labels..........................1-2 Safety Notes..........................1-3 General .............................1-3 Power Supply and Power Cord Use ..................1-5 Rack ............................1-6 Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection..............1-7 Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices................1-9 During Operation ........................1-10 For Proper Operation ........................1-11 Transfer to Third Party .......................1-12...
Page 14 Restricted Access Location...................... 3-7 ESD Precaution ........................3-7 Checking Components......................3-7 Required Tools......................... 3-7 Installation Procedure for NEC Rack/Third Vendor's Rack............. 3-8 Removing the Server from the Rack Assembly..............3-14 Connecting Peripheral Devices....................3-16 Connecting Power Cord......................3-18 Turning On the Server........................ 3-20 Installing Operating System.......................
Page 15 HostRAID Setup Flow ......................5-45 Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities ............... 6-1 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER......................6-2 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-Based with Local Console..........6-4 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console ..........6-9 Starting ...........................6-10 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for Windows-Based (Master Control Menu)......6-13 Configuration Diskette Creator....................6-14 NEC ESMPRO ...........................6-17...
Page 16 POST Error Messages ......................8-5 Beep Codes..........................8-8 Solving Problems ......................... 8-9 Problems with the Server......................8-9 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER................8-18 Problems with Express Setup ....................8-19 Problems with Master Control Menu ..................8-23 Problems with Configuration Diskette Creator ..............8-24 Problem with Disk Array.......................
Page 17 Manual Installation when N8103-65F/80F/81F/86F Keeps Connection.........D-1 MO Device ..........................D-2 Partition Size ...........................D-2 Installing Windows Server 2003....................D-3 Creating "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" .....D-3 Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation ................D-5 Upgrade Installation ........................D-7 Reinstallation to Multiple Logical drives ................D-9...
Page 18 MO Device ..........................E-2 Partition Size ........................... E-2 Installing Windows 2000 ......................E-3 Creating "Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER"......... E-3 Windows 2000 Clean Installation.................... E-5 Reinstallation to Multiple Logical Drives ................E-6 Updating the System - Installing Service Pack - ..............E-8 Driver Installation and Advanced Settings...................
Page 19: Chapter 1 Notes On Using Your Server
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server.
Page 20: Warning Labels
1-2 Notes on Using Your Server WARNING LABELS The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your server to inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the server. (Do not intentionally remove or damage any of the labels.) If you find any labels totally/partially removed or illegible due to damage, contact your sales representative.
Page 21: Safety Notes
NEC assumes no liability for any accident resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage if the server has been used in the above conditions.
Page 22 1-4 Notes on Using Your Server CAUTION Keep water or foreign matter away from the server. Do not let any form of liquid (water etc.) or foreign matter (e.g., pins or paper clips) enter the server. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock, a fire, or a failure of the server.
Page 23: Power Supply And Power Cord Use
Notes on Using Your Server 1-5 Power Supply and Power Cord Use WARNING Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock. Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Page 24: Rack
1-6 Notes on Using Your Server Rack CAUTION Do not carry or install the server only by a single person. More than one person is required to carry or install the rack. Failure to follow this instruction may cause the rack to fall to result in personal injury and/or breakages of surrounding devices.
Page 25: Installation, Relocation, Storage, And Connection
Notes on Using Your Server 1-7 Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection WARNING Disconnect the power cord(s) before installing or removing the server. Make sure to power off the server and disconnect the power cord(s) from a power outlet before installing/removing the server. All voltage is removed only when the power cords are unplugged.
Page 26 Do not use any unauthorized interface cable. Use only interface cables provided by NEC and locate a proper device and connector before connecting a cable. Using an authorized cable or connecting a cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.
Page 27: Cleaning And Working With Internal Devices
Notes on Using Your Server 1-9 Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server on any occasion other than described in this User's Guide. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server.
Page 28: During Operation
1-10 Notes on Using Your Server During Operation CAUTION Do not pull out or remove the server from the rack unnecessarily. Do not pull out or remove the server from the rack unnecessarily. Pulling out or removing the server from the rack may cause not only the server to operate incorrectly but also the server to fall on people to make them injured.
Page 29: For Proper Operation
Do not turn off the server until the "NEC" logo appears on the screen. When you have just turned off the server, wait at least 30 seconds before turning it back Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet before relocating the server.
Page 30: Transfer To Third Party
1-12 Notes on Using Your Server TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided with the server to a third party: Server Make sure to provide this User's Guide along with the server to a third party. Provided Software To transfer or sell any software application that comes with the server to a third party, the following requirements must be satisfied:...
Page 31: Disposal And Consumables
CD-ROM drive, the floppy disk drive, and the mouse. For stable operation of the server, NEC recommends you replace these components on a regular basis. Consult with your sales agent for replacement or the product lives.
Page 32: User Support
1-14 Notes on Using Your Server USER SUPPORT Before Asking for Repair, do the following when the server appears to fail: Check if the power cord and the cables to other devices are properly connected. See Chapter 8 to find if your problem fits the description. If it does, take the recommended measure for it.
Page 33 Notes on Using Your Server 1-15 Advice for Health The longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you become tired, which may cause disorders of your body. When you use a computer, observe the following to keep yourself from getting tired: Good Working Posture You have good posture if the following are satisfied when you use a computer:...
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Page 35: Chapter 2 General Description
Chapter 2 General Description This chapter provides information that you should be familiar with before using the server. It includes names and functions of the components and features of the server.
Page 36: Overview
2-2 General Description OVERVIEW Your server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel Xeon  microprocessor. It is a solid performer and offers the latest technology. The combination of compute performance, memory capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many server market applications.
Page 37: External View
General Description 2-3 External View The following figure shows the SCSI hot-plug hard disk drive model. Drive cover Release buttons Logic cover...
Page 38: Front View With Front Bezel Closed
2-4 General Description Front View with Front Bezel Closed The following figure shows the location of the front system features. Front bezel The front bezel is a cover protecting the front devices during daily operation. A security key is provided to lock the cover. Key slot Insert the security key into this slot when unlocking the front bezel.
Page 39: Front View With Front Bezel Removed
General Description 2-5 Front View with Front Bezel Removed Hot-plug SCSI hard disk drive model See 3 - 7 on the previous page. 7-1 7-2 7-3 8-1 8-2 8-3 SATA fixed hard disk drive model Handles (1 at the right and left each) Hold the handles when dismounting/mounting the server from/in the rack.
Page 40: Rear View
2-6 General Description Rear View SCSI hot-plug hard disk drive model 11 10 9 14-1 14-2 SATA fixed hard disk drive model 13 12 11 10 14-1 14-2...
Page 41 General Description 2-7 Low-profile PCI board extension slot Mount PCI board of the low-profile type into this slot. The slot number is 1C. Full-height PCI board extension slots Mount PCI board of the full-height type in the slot. The slot number is 1B. Captive thumbscrew Secures the logic cover to the chassis.
Page 42: Internal View
2-8 General Description Internal View 11 4-6 4-10 4-7 CD-ROM drive Disk bays (Each number following the bold-faced number indicates the channel number. Item 2-1 is used only for SCSI hot-plug hard disk drive model.) Floppy disk drive Cooling fans (Each number following the bold-faced number indicates the fan number.) Fans #3, #4, #5, #6, and #9 are redundant options for SCSI hot-plug hard disk drive model.
Page 43: Mother Board
General Description 2-9 Mother Board 13-1 13-2 FRONT REAR Main power connector Lithium battery CMOS clear jumper switch Hard disk drive access lamp pin header (Connect the LED relay cable of an additional SCSI/RAID controller.) Remote management card socket SCSI 2 connector (for SCSI hard disk drives) SCSI 1 connector (not used in this system) *1 SCSI hot-plug hard disk model only Password clear jumper switch...
Page 44: Status Indicators
The table below explains the STATUS lamp indication, the meanings, and the procedures. NOTES: If NEC ESMPRO or the offline maintenance utility is installed, you can confirm the cause of a failure by referring to the error log. If shutdown processing can be performed through the operating system when you want to restart the system after turning the power off, restart the system by performing shutdown processing.
Page 45: General Description
General Description 2-11 STATUS lamp Description Procedure indication On (green) The server is operating normally. – Flashing The server is operating with the Identify the device in degraded state • (green) memory or CPU in degraded by using the BIOS setup utility state.
Page 46: Disk Access Lamp
2-12 General Description DISK ACCESS Lamp ( ) The DISK ACCESS lamp indicates the status of the hard disk mounted in the 3.5-inch disk bay. The lamp turns green each time access is made to the hard disk. When the DISK ACCESS lamp turns amber, it indicates that a hard disk failure has occurred. Check the hard disk lamp for the status of the failing hard disk.
Page 47: Hard Disk Lamp (Scsi Hot-Plug Hdd Model Only)
General Description 2-13 Hard Disk Lamp (SCSI hot-plug HDD model only) The disk lamp mounted in the 3.5-inch disk bay indicates the following depending on the status: Lamp Flashing (green) The lamp indicates that the hard disk is accessed. On (amber) The lamp indicates a failure of a hard disk mounted in disk array configuration.
Page 48: Lan Connector Lamps
2-14 General Description IMPORTANT: If the server is turned off during rebuild processing, the processing is stopped. Restart the server, mount the new hard disk in hot swap mode, and then perform rebuild processing again. Observe the following notes on using the auto-rebuild function. Do not turn the power off.
Page 49: Standard Features
Redundant fans Redundant power supply Remote Management Card (RMC), option Management Utilities Easy and Fine Setup NEC ESMPRO NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (system setup NEC DianaScope utility) Configuration Parameter Diskette Creator Maintenance Features SETUP (BIOS setup utility) SCSISelect (SCSI device RAID Off-line Maintenance Utility...
Page 50: Power Supply
2-16 General Description Power Supply The SCSI hot-plug hard disk drive model contains one auto-sensing 465-watt power supply at an operating frequency of 50/60Hz. A second optional power supply may be added as part of a fault-tolerant hot-swap design. With two power supplies installed, in the unlikely event of a power supply failure, the load is transferred to the remaining power supply without interruption to normal operation.
Page 51: Saf-Te Logic
General Description 2-17 SAF-TE LOGIC NOTE: SAF-TE Logic is in systems that include the hot-swap SCSI disk drive cage. SAF-TE Logic is not available in systems that include the standard SCSI disk drive cage. The SCSI backplane includes SAF-TE (SCSI Accessed Fault Tolerant Enclosure) logic that provides an interface to the disk subsystem that supports status signals, hot swapping drives, and enclosure monitoring.
Page 52: Pci Riser Slots
2-18 General Description PCI Riser Slots The mother board has two PCI riser slots. Riser B provides the following features: Bus speed up to 133 MHz 184 pin, 5 volt keyed, 64-bit expansion slot connector Support for a 1-slot PCI riser card Support for both full length and low profile PCI cards Riser C provides the following features: Bus speed up to 66MHz...
Page 53: Network Controller
General Description 2-19 Network Controller NOTE: To ensure EMC product regulation compliance, the system must be used with a shielded LAN cable. The mother board uses a dual-channel Ethernet Controller and supports 10Base-T/100Base- TX/1000Base-T network subsystems. The network controller supports the following features: 64-bit, 100 MHz PCI-X interface Integrated IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T compatible PHY IEEE 820.3u auto-negotiation support...
Page 54: Keyboard And Mouse
2-20 General Description Keyboard and Mouse The keyboard/mouse controller is PS/2-compatible. A Y-cable can be used if both a PS/2 mouse and keyboard are required at the same time. ACPI The mother board supports the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) as defined by the ACPI 2.0 specifications.
Page 55: Remote Management Card (Rmc)
The RMC supports the NEC DianaScope, which allows remote server management via a modem or direct connection to a manager system. Events monitored by the manager system include over- temperature and over-voltage conditions, fan failure, or chassis intrusion.
Page 56: Degradation Feature
Failed DIMMs and processors may be identified on the screen that the POST displays, or with the BIOS setup utility of the server, "SETUP." They may also be identified on the system that has the NEC ESMPRO installed. REMOTE POWER-ON FEATURE (WAKE ON LAN) The remote power-on function turns on the server through a network.
Page 57: System Security
General Description 2-23 SYSTEM SECURITY To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full lockable front bezel and Server Management software that monitors the front bezel intrusion switch. Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring To unlock the bezel, insert the key in the lock and turn the lock counterclockwise until it stops (about a quarter turn).
Page 58: Using Passwords
2-24 General Description Using Passwords You can set either the user password, the supervisor password, or both passwords. If only the user password is set, you: Must enter the user password to enter BIOS Setup. Must enter the user password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in the BIOS Setup.
Page 59: Summary Of Software Security Features
General Description 2-25 Summary of Software Security Features The table below lists the software security features and describes what protection each offers. In general, to enable or set the features listed here, you must run the BIOS Setup and go to the Security Subsystem Group, menu.
Page 60 2-26 General Description Feature Description Control access to To control access to using the system, set a user password and enable it the system other through Setup. than BIOS Setup: To disable a password, change it to a blank entry in the Change Password set user password menu of the User Password Option menu found in the Security Subsystem Group.
Page 61: Nec Expressbuilder
To diagnose the system. It diagnoses the server. To create a support disk. It copies utilities in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into a floppy disk to launch them from the floppy disk. To update the BIOS and firmware It updates the BIOS features and firmware program of the server.
Page 62: Nec Esmpro
The NEC DianaScope is a software for the remote management of the NEC Express5800 series. The NEC DianaScope can control the managed server even if OS is not running on the managed server. To use the NEC DianaScope, you need to purchase the separately priced server license.
Page 63: Using Your Server
General Description 2-29 USING YOUR SERVER This section describes basic operations of the server including how to use devices such as the floppy disk drive and the CD-ROM drive. See Appendix B for notes on using the floppy disk, CD-ROM, and accessories including the keyboard and the mouse.
Page 64 2-30 General Description Slide the front bezel to the left a little to remove the tab from the frame and then remove the front bezel from the server. To install the front bezel, latch the tab at the left side of the front bezel on the server frame. After the installation, lock the front bezel by using the key for security.
Page 65: Power Switch
General Description 2-31 POWER Switch Use the POWER switch to turn on/off the server. Power On Press the POWER switch on the front of the computer chassis. The POWER lamp lights in green. POWER lamp POWER switch IMPORTANT: If the power cord is connected to a power control device such as a UPS (Uninterruptive Power Supply), make sure that the power control device is powered.
Page 66 ECC memory module, CPU module, keyboard, and mouse. POST also displays messages of the BIOS setup utility, such as the start-up message, while in progress. With the factory setup of the server, the NEC logo appears on the display unit while POST is in progress. (To display the POST check results, press Esc.)
Page 67: Post Execution Flow
General Description 2-33 POST Execution Flow The following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order. IMPORTANT: Do not make key entries or perform mouse operations while POST is in progress. Some system configurations may display the message "Press Any Key"...
Page 68 2-34 General Description POST displays SCSI ID numbers used by the connected SCSI devices on the screen. After a few seconds, POST displays the following message prompting you to launch the BIOS setup utility, SETUP, stored in the system memory of the server. This message appears at bottom left on the screen.
Page 69: Post Error Messages
General Description 2-35 POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. See Chapter 8 for POST error codes. IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before consulting with your sales agent. Alarm messages are useful information for maintenance.
Page 70: Identification Of Servers ~ Uid Switch
2-36 General Description Identification of Servers ~ UID Switch ~ An "UID (Unit ID) lamp" is provided on the front panel and rear panel. If more than one server is mounted in a single rack, the lamp identifies the server you are going to maintain. The UID lamp goes on when the UID (Unit ID) switch on the front panel is pressed.
Page 71: Floppy Disk Drive
General Description 2-37 Floppy Disk Drive The server is provided with the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive on its front to write/read data to/from a floppy disk. The server supports the following 3.5-inch floppy disks: 2HD floppy disk (double-sided high-density track type) Stores data of 1.44MB.
Page 72 The floppy disk is a very delicate storage media. Dust or thermal changes, as well as operator's misconduct or sever failures, may cause loss of data. To avoid loss of data, NEC recommends that you should make a back-up copy of your valuable data on a regular basis.
Page 73: Cd-Rom Drive
General Description 2-39 CD-ROM Drive The server is provided with the CD-ROM drive on its front to read data from a CD-ROM (read-only compact disk). The CD-ROM provides larger and faster data read than the floppy disk. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage.
Page 74 2-40 General Description As shown in the figure below, hold the tray with a hand and press the CD-ROM with fingers of another hand to make the hole of the CD-ROM fit to the rotor at the center of the tray. Rotor Press this part of CD-ROM.
Page 75 General Description 2-41 After taking out the CD-ROM, return the tray into the drive. When you fail to eject the CD-ROM tray with the Eject button and take out the CD-ROM from the server, follow the procedure below. Emergency hole Press the POWER switch to power off the server.
Page 76 2-42 General Description NOTE: Use of the CD-ROM Keep the following notes in mind to use the CD-ROM for the server: For the disk which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of such a disk with the CD drive is not guaranteed. Do not drop the CD-ROM.
Page 77: Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server This chapter describes how to set up the server appropriate for your system, on a step-by-step basis.
Page 78: Setup Flow
Installing the operating system Install an operating system to the server. See Chapter 5. Installing the utilities Install the utilities in the provided NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. See Chapter 6. Making backup copies of system information After all the system setup procedures are completed, make backup copies of system information.
Page 79: Selecting Server Site
Setting Up Your Server 3-3 SELECTING SERVER SITE To use the server, install it on a standard EIA 19-inch rack assembly. Refer to the documentation attached to the rack or contact your sales agent for the installation of the server on the rack. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Page 80 3-4 Setting Up Your Server Do not install the rack in the places listed below. Installing the rack or mounting the server on the rack in such a place may cause some malfunction to occur. Narrow space from which devices cannot be pulled out from the rack completely Place that cannot bear the total weights of the rack and devices mounted on the rack Place where stabilizers cannot be installed or where the rack can be installed only after the practice of proper earthquake-resistant construction...
Page 81: Unpacking The System
Setting Up Your Server 3-5 UNPACKING THE SYSTEM When you receive your system, inspect the shipping containers prior to unpacking. If the shipping boxes are damaged, note the damage, and if possible, photograph it for reference. After removing the contents of the containers, keep the cartons and the packing materials. If the contents appear damaged when you unpack the boxes, file a damage claim with the carrier immediately.
Page 82: Installing The Server
3-6 Setting Up Your Server INSTALLING THE SERVER This subsection provides the instructions for the rack-mount server unit into a standard EIA 19-inch rack cabinet. Also this subsection describes the removal procedures for the rack-mount server unit from the 19- inch rack cabinet.
Page 83: Restricted Access Location
Setting Up Your Server 3-7 Restricted Access Location The server is intended for installation in a Restricted Access Location, mounted above a non- combustible material. ESD Precaution An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and other components. You can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground when handling system components.
Page 84: Installation Procedure For Nec Rack/Third Vendor's Rack
3-8 Setting Up Your Server Installation Procedure for NEC Rack/Third Vendor's Rack This server can be installed in either the NEC rack or a third vendor's rack. Take the following procedure to install the server in the rack: Removing the Rail Assemblies Remove the sliding rails from the server.
Page 85 Install three core nuts in 1U (the minimum unit of rack height). Three slots (angle holes) are opened per 1U of a rack. Install the core nuts at the three slots. (For any NEC rack, round marks are put in the unit of 1U.) For one core nut installed on the front of the rack, the lower nut is used to fix the front of the rail assembly, and the upper nut is used to support the set screw of the server.
Page 86: Installing The Rail Assemblies
3-10 Setting Up Your Server Installing the Rail Assemblies Make sure of the right side rail assembly or the left one when installing it. See the figure below. Front Rear Left side rail assembly Right side rail assembly Loosen a screw securing the rail assembly. Screws Align the front and rear frames of rail assembly to the location where the core nuts are installed.
Page 87 Setting Up Your Server 3-11 Installing the Server CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. Do not lift the server only by a single person. Do not pinch your finger with mechanical components.
Page 88 3-12 Setting Up Your Server At least two persons are required to install the server. Securely hold the server and install it in the rack. Firmly fit the inner rails on the sides of the server into the rail assemblies that are installed on the rack, and then slowly push the server into the rack.
Page 89: Securing The Server
Setting Up Your Server 3-13 Securing the Server Captive thumb screws Push the server into the rack as far as it will go. Tighten the right and left captive thumb screws on the front panel to secure the server to the rack.
Page 90: Removing The Server From The Rack Assembly
3-14 Setting Up Your Server Removing the Server from the Rack Assembly The server should be removed from the rack by at least two persons. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1- 3 to 1-8 for details.
Page 91 Setting Up Your Server 3-15 Hold the handle and pull out the server from the rack slowly and carefully. The server clicks to be latched. Captive thumb screws Handles Pull out the server from the rack with the right and left release lever pressed to release the latch.
Page 92: Connecting Peripheral Devices
See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. Do not connect any interface cable with the power cord of the NEC Express Server plugged to a power source. Do not use any unauthorized interface cable.
Page 93: Setting Up Your Server
Setting Up Your Server 3-17 Device with the serial interface (e.g., Management PC) USB device FRONT Device with the SCSI interface Device with the (multiport repeater) serial interface Finally connect the provided 100BASE-T/ power cord to the receptacle. 1000BASE-TX/ If connecting the server to UPS, 100BASE-T/ 10BASE-T see the explanation below.
Page 94: Connecting Power Cord
3-18 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING POWER CORD Connect the provided power cord to the server. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
Page 95 The UPS service outlets are categorized into two groups: SWITCH OUT and UN-SWITCH OUT. (They may be called "OUTPUT1" and "OUTPUT2".) To control power supply with an application (NEC ESMPRO/UPSController) that controls the UPS, connect the power cord to an SWITCH OUT outlet.
Page 96: Turning On The Server
3-20 Setting Up Your Server TURNING ON THE SERVER Turn on the server and follow the on-screen instructions for setup. IMPORTANT: Before turning on the server: Some optional boards require setups with the SETUP utility before installation. If the server has a PCI board with the PCI-to-PCI bridge installed, the SETUP utility is enabled to launch.
Page 97 POWER switch The POWER lamp on the front of the server comes on. In a few seconds, the NEC logo appears on the screen and the Power On Self-Test (POST) begins. The POST runs automatically when you power on the server or reset it with a keyboard operation (Ctrl + Alt + Delete).
Page 98: Installing Operating System
Save the information after completing the system setup. Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information by the following process. Set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and reboot the system. Select [Tools].
Page 99: Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server Configuration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration. You can configure your system, as well as option boards you may add to your system, using the BIOS Setup Utility. Several unique system parameters are configured using the BIOS Setup, which is stored in the system FLASH memory.
Page 100: Starting Setup Utility
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, the following message appears at bottom left on the screen. Press <F2> to enter SETUP Press F2 to start the SETUP utility and display its Main menu.
Page 101: Description On On-Screen Items And Key Usage
Configuring Your Server 4-3 Description on 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. Indicates there are submenus. Online help window Setup item...
Page 102: Menu And Parameter Descriptions
4-4 Configuring Your Server Menu and Parameter Descriptions The SETUP utility has the following six major menus: Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit To set minute functions, select a submenu from the above menus. The following describes available functions and parameters, as well as the factory-set, for each menu.
Page 103 Configuring Your Server 4-5 Main Option Parameter Description Your Setting System Time HH:MM:SS Set the system time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the system date. Legacy Floppy A Disabled Set the settings of floppy disk drive A (standard configuration). 360Kb 5 1.2MB 5 720Kb 3 [1.44/1.25MB 3...
Page 104 4-6 Configuring Your Server Primary IDE Master/Primary IDE Slave/Secondary IDE Master/Secondary IDE Slave/Serial ATA Channel 0 Master/ Serial ATA Channel 1 Master Correspondence between the menu items and devices: Primary IDE Master: ATA hard disk drive 1 (option) Primary IDE Slave: ATA hard disk drive 2 (option) Secondary IDE Master: CD-ROM drive (standard)
Page 105: Processor Settings
Advanced Chipset Control – Displays Advanced Chipset Control submenu. Boot-time Diagnostic If enabled, the BIOS will display the [Enabled] NEC logo during POST. Press Esc Screen Disabled to switch to the POST execution screen. Reset Configuration Data [No] Select "Yes" if you want to clear the system configuration data during the next boot.
Page 106: Memory Configuration
4-8 Configuring Your Server Memory Configuration Option Parameter Description Your Setting System Memory nnn KB Indicates the total capacity of the basic memory. (View only) Extended Memory nnnnnnn KB Indicates the total capacity of the extended memory. (View only) DIMM Group Normal Indicates the current memory status.
Page 107: Pci Configuration
Configuring Your Server 4-9 PCI Configuration – Embedded SCSI submenu Option Parameter Description Your Setting SCSI Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard SCSI Disabled controllers. Option ROM Scan [Enabled] If Enabled, initialize device expansion ROM. Disabled ]: Factory-set – Embedded NIC (Dual Gbit) submenu Option Parameter Description...
Page 108: Peripheral Configuration
4-10 Configuring Your Server Peripheral Configuration IMPORTANT: Note that the interrupt and/or base I/O address are not overlapped with others. If the value set for the interrupt or base I/O address is used in another resource, the yellow asterisk (*) appears. Reset any item with the yellow asterisk properly.
Page 109 Configuring Your Server 4-11 Advanced Chipset Control Option Parameter Description Your Setting Enable Multimedia [No] Specify whether the system supports Timer the multimedia timer feature. Wake On Disabled Specify whether the remote power-on LAN/PME function through embedded NIC, PCI [Enabled] devices in slots 1 to 5 is enabled or disabled.
Page 110: Configuring Your Server
4-12 Configuring Your Server Security The Security menu appears if you move the cursor to the position of "Security." Press Enter on "Set Supervisor Password" or "Set User Password," to display the following screen. Enter the passwords on the dialog box. Passwords may have up to eight characters including alphanumerics and symbols.
Page 111 Configuring Your Server 4-13 Option Parameter Description Your Setting When the <Enter> key is pressed, the Set Supervisor Up to eight Password alphanumerics user is prompted for a password; press ESC key to abort. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string, or by clearing password jumper on system board (refer to Configuring Mother Board Jumpers in this...
Page 112 4-14 Configuring Your Server Server Option Parameter Description Your Setting System – System Management submenu is Management displayed. Console – Console Redirection submenu is Redirection displayed. Assert NMI on Disabled Indicates whether PCI PERR is PERR [Enabled] supported or not. Assert NMI on Disabled Indicates whether PCI SERR is...
Page 113: System Management Submenu
Configuring Your Server 4-15 System Management Submenu Option Parameter Description Your Setting BIOS Version – Displays the current BIOS version. (View only) IPMI Specification – Displays IPMI specification version. Version * (View only) BMC Device ID * – Displays BMC device ID. (View only) BMC Device –...
Page 114 The priority of the boot devices can be changed by using the ↑, ↓, +, and - keys. Move the cursor to the desired device with the ↑ or ↓ key and change the priority with the + or - key. IMPORTANT: To boot NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, set the priority of the devices as shown in the figure above. Exit The options on the menu are described below.
Page 115: Configuring Mother Board Jumpers
Configuring Your Server 4-17 CONFIGURING MOTHER BOARD JUMPERS With the pre-installed SETUP utility, you can set desired passwords to protect the data stored in the server against access from unauthorized users. When you forget the passwords, however, you may want clear them. The following describes how to clear these passwords. You can also use the following procedure to clear the CMOS data in the server.
Page 116 4-18 Configuring Your Server The following describe the clearing procedure. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1- 3 to 1-8 for details. Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.
Page 117: Scsi Bios (Scsiselect)
Configuring Your Server 4-19 SCSI BIOS (SCSISelect) The SCSISelect utility is provided to configure the SCSI controller on the mother board (or the SCSI controller on an optional board). This utility may be started with a simple key operation while POST is in progress and requires no specific start-up disk. Using SCSISelect Utility Use the SCSISelect utility mainly to set the transfer speed of connected SCSI devices or to configure the internal hard disk drives connected to the onboard SCSI controller as a RAID drive...
Page 118 4-20 Configuring Your Server Running the Utility To run the utility, perform the following procedures: Power on the server. The following message appears while POST is in progress. IMPORTANT: The message appears for each additional SCSI controller. Adaptec SCSI BIOS Vxxx xxxxx (c) 2000 Adaptec, Inc.
Page 119: Additional Options
Configuring Your Server 4-21 Exiting the Utility To exit the utility, press Esc until a message prompts you to exit (if you changed any setting, you are prompted to save the changes before you exit). Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings The Configure/View Host Adapter Settings has the following menu items and parameters. Read descriptions to select a correct parameter for each menu item.
Page 120 4-22 Configuring Your Server SCSI Device Configuration Move the cursor onto "SCSI Device Configuration" and press Enter to display the submenu. The following table lists submenu items, available parameters, and descriptions. IMPORTANT: Select a parameter for each submenu item on a per- SCSI ID basis.
Page 121: Advanced Configuration
For detail explanation on the HostRAID feature, see SCSISelect Utility User's Manual and Adaptec Storage Manager Browser Edition User's Guide. You may view or print the SCSISelect Utility User's Manual and Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition User's Guide from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM.
Page 122: Scsi Disk Utilities
4-24 Configuring Your Server SCSI Disk Utilities This utility scans the SCSI bus for SCSI devices, reports a description of each device. Run these utilities before configuring SCSI devices. To enter the utility, select "SCSI Disk Utilities" on the Options menu. The SCSI ID scan begins displaying the message as shown below.
Page 123: Configuring Scsi Controller On Optional Board
Configuring Your Server 4-25 Configuring SCSI Controller on Optional Board To configure SCSI devices connected to an optional SCSI controller board, use the SCSI BIOS utility provided with the optional SCSI controller board. Refer to the manual that comes with the optional SCSI controller board for details. When the server has multiple SCSI controller boards installed, the server first displays the start-up message of the SCSISelect utility for the SCSI controller on the mother board.
Page 124: Raid Bios
4-26 Configuring Your Server RAID BIOS The RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices) option available for your system is N8103- 80F/81F/86F RAID controller boards which give your system the added security of fault tolerance. If you want to change the RAID level or add additional hard disks to the array, use the RAID configuration utility.
Page 125: Sata Raid Configuration Utility
1. The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) that is an embedded BIOS utility is used to create, configure, and manage arrays. NOTES: You can also configure the SATA RAID drive by using NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Refer to Chapter 6 for detail. To configure the RAID drive with the SCSI or IDE hard disk drives, purchase the optional RAID controller board and hard disk drives.
Page 126: Running The Array Configuration Utility (Acu)
4-28 Configuring Your Server Running the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) To run ARC, press Ctrl+A when prompted by the following message during the system startup: Press <Ctrl><A> for Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility The ARC menu appears, presenting these options: Array Configuration Utility (ACU) Disk utilities To select an option from this menu, browse with the arrow keys and then press Enter.
Page 127: Using The Array Configuration Utility
Configuring Your Server 4-29 Using the Array Configuration Utility The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) enables you to create, manage, and delete arrays from the controller’s BIOS, and initialize drives. Managing Arrays Use the Manage Arrays option to view array properties and members, and delete arrays. The following sections describe these operations in greater detail.
Page 128 4-30 Configuring Your Server Deleting Arrays IMPORTANT: Back up the data on an array before you delete it. Otherwise, all data on the array is lost. Deleted arrays cannot be restored. To delete an existing array: Turn on your server and press Ctrl + A when prompted to access the ACU. From the ACU menu, Array Configuration Utility.
Page 129: Creating Arrays
Configuring Your Server 4-31 Creating Arrays Before creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are uninitialized are shown in gray and cannot be used.
Page 130 4-32 Configuring Your Server Assigning Array Properties NOTE: Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. Instead, use Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition. (See Chapter 6 for details.) To assign properties to the new array: In the Array Properties menu, select an array type and press Enter.
Page 131 For RAID0, select the desired stripe size. Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and 64 KB (default). NOTE: NEC recommends that you do not change the default. Create RAID via allows you to select between the different creation methods for RAID0 and RAID1. The following table gives examples of when each is appropriate.
Page 132 4-34 Configuring Your Server NOTES: Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost. If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID1 from ACU, you can only restart it from Adaptec Storage Manager...
Page 133: Initializing Disk Drives
Configuring Your Server 4-35 Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an array.
Page 134: Using The Disk Utilities
4-36 Configuring Your Server Using the Disk Utilities The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard disks. To access the disk utilities: Turn on your server and press Ctrl + A when prompted to access the ACU. From the ACU menu, select Disk Utilities.
Page 135 Configuring Your Server 4-37 You are offered the following options: Format Disk—Simulates a low-level format of the hard drive by writing zeros to the entire disk. Serial ATA drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do not need to be low-level formatted again.
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Page 137: Chapter 5 Installing The Operating System With Express Setup
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup This section describes information on using Express Setup to install and configure the following operating systems to the server. Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Standard Edition / Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Microsoft®...
Page 138: About Express Setup
After a few tasks are completed, all that remains to be done is to remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM and set the Windows CD-ROM, input a product ID number, and acknowledge the license agreement.
Page 139 Use the blank disk in the accessory box to create Configuration Diskette. You can create Configuration Diskette in advance using "Configuration Diskette Creator" included in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. If you create Configuration Diskette in advance, you can abbreviate the items that is necessary to input or select during Express Setup.
Page 140: Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Before installing Windows Server 2003, confirm if the BIOS specification of the hardware is correct. See Chapter 4 to specify them. NEC ESMPRO Agent On Windows Server 2003 systems, the ESMPRO Agent needs the necras.sys driver. To install the necras.sys, run the System update from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM.
Page 141: Windows Server 2003
(BIOS and optional board specification) The document for installing Windows Server 2003 is also attached to the other software package which is sold separately from NEC, but refer to this document when you install Windows Server 2003 on this model.
Page 142: Creating Partition Size
5-6 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Creating Partition Size The minimum size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size Size necessary to install the system = 2900MB Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size ×...
Page 143: The Flow Of Setup
Restart ↓ ↓ Log on Automatically Formatting OS Partition ↓ Copying NEC Modules ↓ After restarting the Copying Selected Application Modules computer, the installation completed. *1 The process is operated only when Disk Array Controller Board is connected and the configuration is specified.
Page 144: Installing The Windows Server 2003
Insert NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. Ensure that the floppy disk drive is empty. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. (You may also turn off and then on again to reboot the server.) The system will boot from the CD-ROM and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER starts.
Page 145 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-9 [Using the specified Configuration Diskette] The Setup File included in "Configuration Diskette" will be displayed. Select the Setup File name to use during the installation. NOTE: If there is any problem that can not be modified in the Setup File you selected, the message to set another "Configuration Diskette"...
Page 146 5-10 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup IMPORTANT: Reserve the partition to install the OS more than the minimally required size. If you select "Use Existing Array" at "New/Existing RAID Configuration", the information included in the first partition (excluding maintenance partition) will all be formatted and deleted. The information included in the other partition will be retained.
Page 147 Follow the message and take NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM and Configuration Diskette out of the CD-ROM drive and floppy disk drive, and insert Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Page 148: Installing And Setting Device Drivers
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The [Windows Explorer] dialog starts. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu and click [Windows Explorer].
Page 149: Network Driver
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-13 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. [When PROSet is not installed] The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears.
Page 150: Optional Network Board Driver
If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-84/103/113), the network driver will be installed automatically. Therefore, the driver attached to the Network board should not be used. If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-86/111), install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM.
Page 151 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-15 Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter.
Page 152: Installing Scsi Controller Driver
Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install" and click [Next]. Click [Have Disk..]. Insert "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" into the floppy disk drive, enter "a:\" into "copy manufacturer's file from:" and click [OK]. Specify the following driver and click [Next].
Page 153: Setting For Solving Problems
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-17 Setting for Solving Problems Setup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible when it should occur. Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server.
Page 154 5-18 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Specify "Complete memory dump" and modify [Dump file:] in the [Write debugging information] group box. e.g. Write the debug information in D drive write the file name "MEMORY.DMP". D:\MEMORY.DMP Click [Settings] on the [Performance] group box. The [Performance Options] window appears.
Page 155 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-19 Windows Dr. Watson Windows Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any application error is detected, Dr. Watson diagnoses the server and logs diagnostic information (log). Follow the procedure below and specify Dr. Watson to collect diagnostic information. Click [Run] on Start menu.
Page 156: Installing Maintenance Utilities
To start Network Monitor, point to [Program] → [Administrative Tools] and click [Network Monitor]. For information on how to operate Network Monitor, refer to Online Help. Installing Maintenance Utilities Various maintenance utilities are contained in your NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. See Chapter 6 for installing the utilities to your server or management workstations.
Page 157: Updating The System
Log on to the system with the account that has administrative authority (e.g. Administrator) and insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. [Setup Software] in [Master Control Menu] screen appears, so left-click the item. Click [Update the System] from the menu and the setup will start.
Page 158: Exceptional Setup
If you would like to install or re-install the OS when the system has new mass storage device not to be supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, you have to set as follows. Read the manual supplied with the mass storage device before setting the server.
Page 159: Microsoft Windows 2000
2000 (Plug and Play, support for USB interface and so on). See Chapter 4 to specify them. NEC ESMPRO Agent On Windows 2000 systems, the ESMPRO Agent needs the necras.sys driver. To install the necras.sys, run the System update from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM.
Page 160 Express server mainframe (BIOS and optional board specification) The document for installing Windows 2000 is also attached to the other software package which is sold separately from NEC, but refer to this document when you install Windows 2000 on this model.
Page 161 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-25 Creating Partition Size The minimum size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size Size necessary to install the system = 1000MB Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size ×...
Page 162: The Flow Of Setup
Restart ↓ ↓ Log on Automatically Formatting OS Partition ↓ Copying NEC Modules ↓ After restarting the Copying Selected Application Modules computer, the installation completed. *1 The process is operated only when Disk Array Controller Board is connected and the configuration is specified.
Page 163: Installing The Windows 2000
Insert NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. Ensure that the floppy disk drive is empty. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. (You may also turn off and then on again to reboot the server.) The system will boot from the CD-ROM and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER starts.
Page 164 5-28 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup [Using the specified Configuration Diskette] The Setup File included in "Configuration Diskette" will be displayed. Select the Setup File name to use during the installation. NOTE: If there is any problem that can not be modified in the Setup File you selected, the message to set another "Configuration Diskette"...
Page 165 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-29 IMPORTANT: Reserve the partition to install the OS more than the minimally required size. If you select "Use Existing Array" at "New/Existing RAID Configuration", the information included in the first partition (excluding maintenance partition) will all be formatted and deleted. The information included in the other partition will be retained.
Page 166 Follow the message and take NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM and Configuration Diskette out of the CD-ROM drive and floppy disk drive, and insert Windows 2000 CD- ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Page 167: Installing And Setting Device Drivers
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click Start menu, point to [Program], [Accessory] and click [Explorer]. Run "PROSET.EXE" in the following directory.
Page 168 5-32 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Network Driver [When PROSet is not installed] Click Start menu and click [Network and Dial-Up Connection]. The [Network and Dial-Up Connection] dialog box appears. Right-click [Local Area Connection] and click [Properties] from pop-up menu. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears.
Page 169 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-33 Optional Network Board Driver If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-84/111/86/103/113), install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. Refer to the re-installation procedure described in Appendix E. Network Driver for (N8104-86/111)
Page 170 Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install" and click [Next]. Click [Have Disk..]. Insert "Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" into the floppy disk drive, enter "a:\" into "copy manufacturer's file from:" and click [OK]. Specify the following driver and click [Next].
Page 171 If the dialog message "Digital Signature could not been found." appears, select [Yes] to continue. If the dialog message "Direct X Ver.8 isn't installed." appears, select [continue] to continue. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, follow the direction on the screen and restart the system. USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver is pre-installed.
Page 172: Setting For Solving Problems
5-36 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Setting for Solving Problems Setup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible when it should occur. Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server.
Page 173 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-37 IMPORTANT: To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information is recommended. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so that specify "Kernel Memory Dump" instead. Specify the drive where there is a free area more than the size of "the memory capacity mounted on Express server + 12MB".
Page 174 5-38 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Windows 2000 Dr. Watson Windows 2000 Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any application error is detected, Dr. Watson diagnoses the server and logs diagnostic information (log). Follow the procedure below and specify Dr.
Page 175: Installing Maintenance Utilities
To start Network Monitor, point to [Program] → [Administrative Tools] and click [Network Monitor]. For information on how to operate Network Monitor, refer to Online Help. Installing Maintenance Utilities Various maintenance utilities are contained in your NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. See Chapter 6 for installing the utilities to your server or management workstations.
Page 176: Updating The System - Installing Service Pack
Log on to the system with the account that has administrative authority (e.g. Administrator) and insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. [Setup Software] in [Master Control Menu] screen appears, so left-click the item. Click [Update the System] from the menu and the setup will start.
Page 177: Exceptional Setup
If you would like to install or re-install the OS when the system has new mass storage device not to be supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, you have to set as follows. Read the manual supplied with the mass storage device before setting the server.
Page 178: Hostraid
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition/Enterprise Edition Microsoft Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server Configuration Method of disk arrays: BIOS utility, NEC EXPRESSBUILDER and ASMBE Features HostRAID supports the hot swap rebuild function for the hot plug insertion (Hot-Swap) of hard disk drives (when SCSI HostRAID is installed).
Page 179: Notes
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-43 Notes The following explains general notes on HostRAID: <SCSI HostRAID> Only a hard disk drive can be connected to a channel with which HostRAID is enabled through SCSI BIOS. To connect a device other than a hard disk drive, disable HostRAID and use it as the standard SCSI.
Page 180 5-44 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup <Common NOTES> In addition to driver installation, ASMBE installation is mandatory for using HostRAID functions. For the installation of ASMBE, refer to the "Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition User's Guide." HostRAID does not permit the use of the standby/hibernation mode of ACPI functions. Use ASMBE to maintain HostRAID, but do not use any other utilities.
Page 181: Hostraid Setup Flow
User's Guide User's Guide *1 You can create RAID by using the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. In this case, only you need to do is to set the HostRAID feature to "Enabled" by using SCSISelect Utility. *2 ASMBE User's Guide: Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition User's Guide.
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Page 183 Chapter 6 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 184 6-2 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is an automated software integration tool to help simplify the process of installing and configuring your server. Shipped with all NEC servers, the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM provides a flexible, guided installation process for system administrators to install Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 or other operating systems (contact your service representative for the server certified operating systems).
Page 185: Chapter 6 Installing And Using Utilities
Installing and Using Utilities 6-3 Windows-based This program is called as "Master Control Menu" that can run under the Microsoft Windows system (Windows 95 or later and Windows NT 4.0 or later). You can install the several applications and read the documentation from the menu.
Page 186: Nec Expressbuilder
ROM drive of your server. Ensure that the floppy disk drive is empty. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. (You may also turn off and then on again to reboot the server.)
Page 187: Express Setup
If you install Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server, after a few tasks are completed, all that remains to be done is to remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM and install the Windows CD-ROM, input a product ID number, and acknowledge the license agreement.
Page 188 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM contains a number of device drivers and utilities that you can put on floppy disks and load onto your system. Using this menu creates a support disk by copying from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. If your system has the Windows operating system, you may find it more...
Page 189 – Create Maintenance Partition NEC EXPRESSBUILDER creates about 55MB of the maintenance partition on the system disk (or disk array system) as work area. The various utilities are installed when the maintenance partition is created successfully or when the maintenance...
Page 190 BIOS/FW/etc. Update This menu allows you to update the software module such as BIOS and firmware of the server by using the update disk (3.5-inch floppy disk) that is distributed from NEC customer service representative. After rebooting the system, an update program is started automatically from the floppy disk, and the various BIOS and firmware programs are updated.
Page 191: Nec Expressbuilder For Dos-Based With Remote Console
Installing and Using Utilities 6-9 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console This subsection describes the procedures for using NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with remote console. NEC EXPRESSBUILDER contains the remote console feature that allows the system administrator to set up the server from the management workstation (management PC) via the network or the server's COM B (serial) port.
Page 192: Starting
Running NEC EXPRESSBUILDER from the management PC via LAN Running NEC EXPRESSBUILDER from the management PC via direct connection (COM B) For the procedure for starting NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console, see "NEC DianaScope". IMPORTANT: Do not change the boot device order in BOOT menu in BIOS SETUP.
Page 193: Main Menu
Automatically sets up the server. Tools Launch the features of NEC EXPRESSBUILDER individually. Help Help message on NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Quit Quit NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Setup The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER checks the hardware configuration of the server. The disk array and maintenance partition are automatically configured.
Page 194 Tools When you select the [Tools] on the Main Menu, the following screen appears. The menu items available only in remote console operation among those described in section "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Local Console" are displayed. See the previous subsection for detailed explanation of menu items.
Page 195: Nec Expressbuilder For Windows-Based (Master Control Menu)
Some documents are provided in the PDF format. Use the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read these documents. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Master Control Menu appears on the screen automatically. If the Autorun function is invalid in your system, run the \MC\1ST.EXE file in the CD-ROM directly.
Page 196: Configuration Diskette Creator
Also, you can install the system with the same specification as before when re-installing the system. We recommend you to create [Configuration Diskette] to setup the servers from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. NOTE: You can install Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 without [Configuration Diskette].
Page 197 Installing and Using Utilities 6-15 Click [Create New Information files] from the [File] menu. The [Disk Environment] dialog box will be displayed. Specify each item and click [OK]. The dialog boxes to specify setup information will be displayed in order, such as [Basic Information] dialog box.
Page 198 6-16 Installing and Using Utilities Follow the message to specify each item on the dialog box and click [Next]. NOTE: If you click [Cancel], all the input value will be deleted. When completing the specification of setup information, the [Save the Files] dialog box will appear.
Page 199: Nec Esmpro
Installing and Using Utilities 6-17 NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO (referred to as ESMPRO hereafter) lets a system administrator manage remote servers across a network. ESMPRO monitors server hardware and software configurations, failures, and performance. With log data collected by ESMPRO, a system administrator can track long-term and short-term performance, monitor server usage, create graphs to record trends, and check server failure rates.
Page 200: Adaptec Storage Manager
This is because ASMBE uses the browser (Internet Explorer 5.5 or later). Before attempting to operate ASMBE, read the "Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition User's Guide" included in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. The manual explains the ASMBE installation procedure and notes on operating ASMBE.
Page 201: Power Console Plus
LSI Logic. Use of Power Console Plus enables operations (e.g., monitoring and maintenance) of RAID systems that are constructed on local NEC Express servers and NEC Express servers connected through networks (TCP/IP). The operations can be done online on graphical screens without the system being stopped.
Page 202 6-20 Installing and Using Utilities MegaRAID Registration Server Enables control of the MegaRAID controller via the network. Install in one of NEC Express servers and management PCs that are connected through network. The above components must be installed correctly for establishing the environment to use Power Console Plus.
Page 203: Server Setup
Installing and Using Utilities 6-21 Server Setup This section explains Power Console Plus setup in the NEC Express server in which the MegaRAID controller is mounted. Operating Environment This section explains the operating environment required for Power Console Plus to operate on a server.
Page 204: Management Pc Setup
This section explains the operating environment required for Power Console Plus to operate on a management PC. Hardware – Machine: NEC Express5800 series PC/AT-compatible machine (which contains Intel Pentium or a CPU at least equivalent to it) – Memory: Size large enough for OS operation + 8MB or more –...
Page 205: Nec Dianascope
Installing and Using Utilities 6-23 NEC DianaScope NEC DianaScope is software for the remote management of the NEC Express5800 series. See the online documents for details on the functions and installation of NEC DianaScope. NOTE: To activate NEC DianaScope, purchase the following license key.
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Page 207: Chapter 7 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 208: Cleaning
7-2 Maintenance CLEANING Clean the server on a regular basis to keep the server in a good shape. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
Page 209: Cleaning The Server
Maintenance 7-3 Cleaning the Server For daily cleaning, wipe the external surfaces of the server with a dry soft cloth. Follow the procedure below if stains remain on the surfaces: IMPORTANT: To avoid altering the material and color of the server, do not use volatile solvents such as thinner and benzene to clean the server.
Page 210: Cleaning The Interior
7-4 Maintenance Cleaning the Interior One of the most important items in a good maintenance program is regular and thorough cleaning of the interior of the server, especially around the mother board. Dust buildup inside the server can lead to several problems. As dust acts as a thermal insulator, a buildup can prevent proper system cooling.
Page 211: Cleaning The Keyboard/Mouse
Maintenance 7-5 Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are all off-powered (the POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off), and then wipe the keyboard surface with a dry cloth. The mouse operation depends on the degree of smoothness of the internal ball rotation. To keep the mouse ball clean, use the mouse in a place with little dust.
Page 212: Cleaning Cd-Rom
7-6 Maintenance Cleaning CD-ROM A dusty CD-ROM or dust-accumulated tray causes the device to fail to read data correctly. Follow the procedure below to clean the tray and CD-ROM regularly: Make sure that the server is powered (the POWER/SLEEP lamp is lit). Press the CD tray Open/Close button on the front of the CD-ROM drive.
Page 213: System Diagnostics
Maintenance 7-7 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server. Use the System Diagnostics program in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER provided with the server to diagnose the server. Test Items The following items are tested in system diagnostics.
Page 214: Starting And Ending The System Diagnostics
Plug the power cord and turn on the server. Use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM to reboot the server. See the Chapter 6 "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" for details. The following menu appears when started the server using the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Local console Remote console...
Page 215 Maintenance 7-9 Select [System Diagnostics]. The System Diagnostics starts and completes in approximately three minutes. When the diagnosis completes, the test window title shows "Test End", as the following figure. Diagnosis tool title Test windows title TeDoLi(TEst & Diagnosis On Linux) Ver001.00(Build020901.1.1m) Test result Test End Start10:06:58 End 10:09:58 Pass 000:03:00 TestTime 000:03:00...
Page 216 Select <Reboot> in the End user Menu above. The Express Server restarts, and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER boot the system. Exit the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive. Turn off the server and unplug the power cord from the receptacle.
Page 217: Relocating/Storing The Server
Maintenance 7-11 RELOCATING/STORING THE SERVER Follow the procedure below to relocate or store the server: CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
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Page 219: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting If your server does not operate as expected, read this chapter before assuming a failure. NOTE: For provision against an unexpected failure, it is recommended to install the maintenance utility, NEC ESMPRO, to the server and client computers.
Page 220: System Viewers
Monitor the occurrence of fault by NEC ESMPRO 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 Joint Viewer, Data Viewer, or Alert Viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Page 221: Lamps
Troubleshooting 8-3 LAMPS The server includes lamps to indicate the server states by a variety of colors and display patterns on the front panel, hard disk drive, and power supply. Chapter 2 "Status Indicators" lists the lamp displays and their meanings and the actions taken at occurrences of failures.
Page 222: Error Messages
8-4 Troubleshooting ERROR MESSAGES If an error occurs in the server, an error message appears on the display unit connected to the server. Error Messages after Power-on Powering on the server automatically starts the self-diagnostic program, POST (Power On Self- Test).
Page 223: Post Error Messages
Troubleshooting 8-5 POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. The following table lists error messages and actions to take. IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before consulting with your sales agent. Alarm messages are useful information for maintenance.
Page 224: Troubleshooting
8-6 Troubleshooting Error Error message Recommended Action code 02D1 System Memory exceeds the CPU's caching Contact your service representative. limit. 02F4 EISA CMOS not write able. 02F5 DMA Test Failed. 02F6 Software NMI Failed. 02F7 Fail-safe Timer NMI Failed. 0B22 Processors are installed out of order.
Page 225 ROM by using the BIOS SETUP utility (see Chapter 4). H/W Configuration of BMC is corrupted. Update BMC firmware according to "BMC Online Update" in Chapter 6 by using the NEC !! Update BMC F/W Configuration by EXPRESSBUILDER. configuration tool !!
Page 226: Beep Codes
8-8 Troubleshooting Beep Codes If an error occurs during the POST, the server beeps, indicating the type of error. Each number indicates the number of short beeps, and a hyphen indicates a pause. For example, the beep interval 1-5-2-2 indicates 1 beep, pause, 2 beeps, pause, 2 beeps, pause, and 3 beeps notifying that no processor is detected on the mother board.
Page 227: Solving Problems
Troubleshooting 8-9 SOLVING PROBLEMS When the server fails to operate as expected, see the following to find out your problem and follow the instruction given before asking for repair. If the server still fails to operate successfully after solving your problem, take a note on the on- screen message and contact your sales agent.
Page 228 8-10 Troubleshooting No screen display appears with beep: → Check whether DIMMs are connected to the mating connectors firmly. → Check whether DIMMs of different specifications are installed in the specific bank. See Chapter 9 for the specifications of DIMMs. →...
Page 229 Troubleshooting 8-11 Fail to access to internal or external devices (or such devices fail to operate): Are cables properly connected? → 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 the power-on order correct? →...
Page 230 8-12 Troubleshooting The keyboard or mouse fails to operate: Is the cable properly connected? → You must use the provided keyboard/mouse branch cable (Y cable) for this server. Make sure that the provided cable is connected to the correct connector on the rear of the server.
Page 231 Troubleshooting 8-13 Fail to access (read or write) to the floppy disk: Does the floppy disk drive contain a floppy disk? → Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive until it clicks. Is the floppy disk write-protected? → Place the write-protect switch on the floppy disk to the "Write-enabled" position. Is the floppy disk formatted? →...
Page 232 Fail to access the external SCSI devices: Is the SCSI device applicable to the server? → Operation of any SCSI device that is not authorized by NEC is not guaranteed. Are SCSI devices properly configured? → When the server has external SCSI devices connected, hard disk settings, including SCSI ID and terminator, are required.
Page 233 Troubleshooting 8-15 The server is not found on the network: Is the LAN cable connected? → Make sure to connect the LAN cable to the network port on the rear of the server. Also make sure that the LAN cable to use conforms with the network interface standard.
Page 234 → Take out the floppy disk and restart the server. Is the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive? → Take out the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM and restart the server. Is the OS broken? → Use recovery process to recover the system. (See "Recovery for Windows 2000 System"...
Page 235 Did you update the system? → Installing a network drive after installation of the OS may cause unstable operation. Use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM to update the system. (See Chapter 6.) When any trouble occurred, the system does not run according to the specification of "Restart automatically":...
Page 236: Problems With Nec Expressbuilder
8-18 Troubleshooting 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 during POST and restart the server? → If you do not set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the server, an error message will appear or the OS will boot.
Page 237: Problems With Express Setup
Protocol : TCP/IP[DHCP Specified] Service : Select sharing Microsoft network files and printer. Client : Microsoft network client. Component : SNMP, IIS (Excluding Professional) Application : NEC ESMPRO Agent Power Console Plus (if optional RAID controller is installed in the system)
Page 238 8-20 Troubleshooting The following error log is included in the event log while operating the system: Event ID: Source: iANSMiniport Type: Error Category: None Description: Team #0:The last adapter has lost link. Network connection has been lost. → Though the above error is included in the event log when specifying the teaming, the LAN driver can work properly.
Page 239 Troubleshooting 8-21 Entered the incorrect Product ID/CD key. → Even if you entered the incorrect Product ID/CD key, Express Setup will start. However, the setup will stop and asks you to re-enter the correct value. Also in this case, input request will occur when rebooting after GUI setup completed during Express Setup.
Page 240 8-22 Troubleshooting The following message appears on the screen and the setup is suspended while the Express Setup is executing: Bad Command or filename Insufficient disk space → Follow the procedure described below and check the BIOS settings for the SCSI controller.
Page 241: Problems With Master Control Menu
Troubleshooting 8-23 Problems with Master Control Menu The master control menu fails to appear: Is your system Windows NT 4.0 or later, or Windows 95 or later? → The CD-ROM Autorun feature is supported by Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95. The older versions do not automatically start from the CD-ROM.
Page 242: Problems With Configuration Diskette Creator
8-24 Troubleshooting Problems with Configuration Diskette Creator The bit map of the Configuration Diskette Creator window is not displayed correctly during setting of setup information. (When the Trekking command is used) → If the specified number of colors is fewer than 256 in the display setting, the bit map is not displayed correctly, but the setup information can be displayed correctly.
Page 243: Collecting Event Log
CPU kit. When Windows 2000 is used, following message may be appeared in the System Log of the Event Viewer after extension the different revision of two or more CPUs in the NEC Express server. If this message is logged, it is no problem for operation.
Page 244: Collecting Configuration Information
8-26 Troubleshooting COLLECTING CONFIGURATION INFORMATION This section describes on how to collect the information on hardware configuration and inside specification. In order to collect information, "Diagnostic Program" is used. IMPORTANT: If STOP error, system error, or stall occurred, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. <For Windows Server 2003>...
Page 245: Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information
Troubleshooting 8-27 COLLECTING DR. WATSON DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION Dr. Watson collects diagnostic information related to application errors. The location to save the information can be specified as you like. For more information, refer to Chapter 5. MEMORY DUMP If an error occurs, the dump file should be saved to acquire necessary information. If you saved the dump to DAT, write down that it is saved as "NTBackup"...
Page 246: Saving The Dump File
8-28 Troubleshooting Saving the Dump File Press the DUMP switch to save the dump file when an error occurs. Insert a metal pin (a straightened large paper clip will make a substitute) into the switch hole to press the DUMP switch. DUMP switch Pressing the DUMP switch saves the dump file in the specified directory.
Page 247: Backup Ipmi Information
Troubleshooting 8-29 BACKUP IPMI INFORMATION This section describes on how to collect IPMI information. To collect the information, NEC ESMPRO Agent must be installed. Select [Program] → [ESMPRO Agent] → [ESRAS Utility] from the Start pop-up menu. The [ESRAS Utility] window appears.
Page 248: Recovery For Windows 2000 System
8-30 Troubleshooting RECOVERY FOR Windows 2000 SYSTEM If any file necessary for running the OS is damaged, use the following procedures to recover the system. IMPORTANT: After recovering the system, see "Updating the System" in Chapter 5 and be sure to update the system. Also on Windows 2000, you need to update all the drivers after the system update.
Page 249 Drive A: *Press ENTER when ready. Insert the Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive, and press Enter. A list of mass storage devices is displayed. Select the [Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards (Win2000)] and press Enter.
Page 250 8-32 Troubleshooting Follow the instruction displayed on the screen, and then press L at the screen which request you to insert system recovery disk. The system will be restarted once. NOTE: Starts the procedure without system recovery disk. Repeat steps 1 to 11. The recovery procedure will be started.
Page 251: Off-Line Maintenance Utility
Troubleshooting 8-33 OFF-LINE MAINTENANCE UTILITY The Off-line Maintenance Utility is an OS-independent maintenance program. When you are unable to start the OS-dependent NEC ESMPRO to troubleshoot a problem, the Off-line Maintenance Utility can be used. IMPORTANT: The Off-line Maintenance Utility is intended for use of your sales agent.
Page 252: Starting The Off-Line Maintenance Utility
Do not start the Off-line Maintenance Utility while the server is in successful operation. From the CD-ROM Set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and reboot the system. After the menu is displayed on the screen, select "Tools" - "Off-line Maintenance Utility".
Page 253: Features Of Off-Line Maintenance Utility
Without the backup data, the system-specific information and/or configuration may not be restored. Only the authorized personnel is allowed to restore the backup data. Start of Utilities With the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, you can start the following utilities installed in the maintenance partition. – System Management* –...
Page 254: Resetting The Server
8-36 Troubleshooting RESETTING THE SERVER If the server halts before starting the OS, press and hold Ctrl and Alt and press Delete. This restarts the server. IMPORTANT: Resetting the server clears the DIMM memory and the data in process. To reset the server when it is not frozen, make sure that no processing is in progress.
Page 255: Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server
NEC recommends you ask your sales agent for install or removing any optional devices. Make sure to use only optional devices and cables authorized by NEC.
Page 256: Safety Notes
9-2 Upgrading Your Server SAFETY NOTES Observe the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely and properly. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
Page 257: Anti-Static Measures
Upgrading Your Server 9-3 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 a wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove). Wear a wrist strap on your wrist. 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 258: Preparing Your System For Upgrade
9-4 Upgrading Your Server PREPARING YOUR SYSTEM FOR UPGRADE Follow the procedure below to prepare for installing or removing components. Prepare the Phillips screwdriver. Shut down the OS. Unlock the front bezel. Unlocked Locked Remove the front bezel. Press the POWER switch to power off the server (the POWER lamp goes off). Remove all cables and power cords from the server.
Page 259: Device Installation Or Removal Procedure
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 following models: <SCSI hard disk drive>...
Page 260: Upgrading Your Server
9-6 Upgrading Your Server The hard disk drive bays are connected to the SCSI connector on the mother board when the server is shipped. To use the hard disk drives in a disk array configuration, reconnect the cable from the connector on the mother board to which the SCSI controller is connected to the disk array controller connector.
Page 261 Upgrading Your Server 9-7 Firmly hold the additional hard disk drive (with the tray provided) and handle, and insert it into the slot. IMPORTANT: Push the hard disk drive until it docks with the SCSI backplane connector. Carefully hold the hard disk drive with both hands. Do not press the POWER switch during the installation or removal of the hard disk drive if your server is running.
Page 262 9-8 Upgrading Your Server Installation (SATA fixed HDD model) Install a hard disk in the following procedure. A hard disk may be installed in any other slot in the similar procedure. NOTE: Hard disks can be installed or removed in or from the server only by opening the front bezel.
Page 263 Upgrading Your Server 9-9 Remove the drive carrier. IMPORTANT: To maintain the cooling effect in the server, install the dummy tray in the vacant slot of the disk bay. Remove four screws securing the drive tray. Remove the drive tray from the carrier. NOTE: Keep the drive tray for future use.
Page 264 9-10 Upgrading Your Server Place the hard disk onto the carrier, with its connector facing the rear of the carrier. Secure the hard disk in the carrier with four screws removed in Step 6. Install the drive carrier into the hard disk bay and secure the carrier to the chassis with two screws removed in Step 5.
Page 265 Upgrading Your Server 9-11 Removal (SCSI hot-plug HDD model) Take the following steps to remove a hard disk drive: NOTE: If removing a failing hard disk drive, confirm the slot in which the DISK lamp of the hard disk drive is amber before starting the removal.
Page 266 9-12 Upgrading Your Server If using the server with the hard disk drive removed, install the dummy block in the empty slot. Install the front bezel you removed in step 2. When the hard disks are in the disk array configuration, you can restore the state before an error using the auto-rebuild feature that stores the data in the old hard disk into a new one.
Page 267 Upgrading Your Server 9-13 Removal (SATA fixed HDD model) Remove the hard disk in the reverse procedure of the installation. In the disk array configuration, the auto rebuild function can be used. The auto rebuild function can record the information saved in a defected hard disk into the new replaced disk to recover the server to the state before the occurrence of the fault.
Page 268: Power Supply Unit (Scsi Hot-Plug Hdd Model)
9-14 Upgrading Your Server Power Supply Unit (SCSI Hot-plug HDD Model) Your server contains one or two power supplies. The second power supply is optional and provides a redundant configuration that ensures continued operation of the system in the unlikely event one of the power supplies fails. Installation Take the following steps to install a power supply unit: See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal"...
Page 269 Upgrading Your Server 9-15 Insert the power supply unit. IMPORTANT: Do not touch the terminals of the power supply unit. Gold-plated connectors Grasp the handle and firmly push the power supply. The power supply unit is locked when a distinct "click" is heard.
Page 270 9-16 Upgrading Your Server Connect two power cords. Use the power cord provided with the standard power supply unit and the one provided with the optional unit. The AC POWER lamps flash when the power cords are connected. Power supply unit 1 Power supply unit 2 (Standard) (Option)
Page 271: Replacing A Failing Power Supply Unit
Upgrading Your Server 9-17 Replacing a Failing Power Supply Unit Replace only a failing power supply unit. IMPORTANT: Do not remove a power supply unit operating normally. NOTE: If one power supply unit fails while the server contains two power supply units in a redundant configuration, the failing power supply unit can be replaced with the system operating (power-on state).
Page 272: Server (Pull-Out From The Rack)
9-18 Upgrading Your Server Server (Pull-out from the Rack) The server needs to be pulled out from the rack for installing/removing any components other than the hard disk drives and power supply units. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury.
Page 273 Upgrading Your Server 9-19 To place the server in the rack, push it back into the rack while pressing the right and left lock arms. IMPORTANT: Be very careful not to get your finger caught in the arms or rails. Release lever...
Page 274: Drive Cover
9-20 Upgrading Your Server Drive Cover Open the drive cover when installing/removing a fan assembly, processor, and backup file device or reconnecting an internal cable. Removal See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Pull out the server from the rack. Slide the drive cover toward the rear of the server while pressing the lock button on the cover.
Page 275: Logic Cover
Upgrading Your Server 9-21 Logic Cover Open the logic cover when installing/removing a DIMM, processor, and PCI add-in card or reconnecting an internal cable. Removal See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Pull out the server from the rack. Loosen a captive thumbscrew at the rear of the server.
Page 276: Dimm
DIMM directly on the desk. 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.
Page 277: Installation Order
Upgrading Your Server 9-23 Installation Order DIMMs must be populated in pairs and in the following order: #5 and #6, #3 and #4, then #1 and #2. REAR FRONT DIMM 1 Group #3 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 Group #2 DIMM 4 DIMM 5 Group #1 DIMM 6...
Page 278 9-24 Upgrading Your Server Installation Install a DIMM in the following procedure. IMPORTANT: The server supports DIMMs of only the low-profile type (30 mm (1.2 inches) in height). It does not support DIMMs exceeding the specified height. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Pull out the server from the rack.
Page 279 NOTES: To remove the failed DIMM, check the error message appearing in POST or NEC ESMPRO to identify the DIMM socket (group) in which the failed DIMM is installed. The server operates only when at least two DIMMs are installed.
Page 280: Processor (Cpu)
Do not operate the system until confirming that the additionally installed CPU is in normal state. 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.
Page 281 Upgrading Your Server 9-27 Installation Take the following steps to install the CPU. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Pull out the server from the rack. Open the drive cover and logic cover. Remove two screws securing the support arm. Remove the support arm from the chassis.
Page 282 9-28 Upgrading Your Server Aligning the pins of the CPU with the socket, insert the CPU slowly and gently into the socket. IMPORTANT: Be aware of CPU direction. Pin layouts on two corners among four differ from others to prevent an incorrect insertion. Confirm the pin mark and pin layout on the socket, and insert the CPU correctly.
Page 283 Upgrading Your Server 9-29 Put the heat sink on CPU. NOTE: Be aware of direction of heat sink (see figure below). REAR Fix the heat sink clips with four screws.
Page 284 9-30 Upgrading Your Server Make sure that the heat sink is level. NOTES: If the heat sink is not level, remove it, and then install it again. The following probably causes the heat sink not to be level: – The CPU is not positioned correctly. –...
Page 285 Upgrading Your Server 9-31 Install the covers you removed previously. Power on the server, start the SETUP utility, and set "Processor Retest" of "Processor Settings" on the Main menu to "Enable". Verify that POST displays no error messages. If POST displays an error message, take a note on the message and see the POST error messages listed in Chapter 8.
Page 286 9-32 Upgrading Your Server Removal To remove the CPU, prepare the removal referring to steps 1 and 6 in the installation procedure and do the reverse procedure of steps 12 to 8. IMPORTANT: Do not remove any CPU unless it is failed. Install the dust cover onto the vacant processor socket.
Page 287: Pci Board
Upgrading Your Server 9-33 PCI Board The server has a riser card assembly on the mother board that enable installation of PCI boards. The riser card assembly can hole up to two PCI boards. Insert PCI boards for network extension and file device function extension into PCI board slots in each riser card.
Page 288 9-34 Upgrading Your Server Notes Observe the following notes on installing/removing a PCI board: Do not touch the terminals of the riser cards and the leads of electronic components with your bare hand. Fingerprints and dust left on them cause the server to malfunction due to a connection failure or damage to the leads.
Page 289 Upgrading Your Server 9-35 Installation Take the following steps to install a PCI board on the riser card: IMPORTANT: The full-height riser card is equipped with an "insulator (black)" to protect PCI boards. Do not remove the insulator, and handle it carefully. The insulator is not shown in the figures in this manual for simplifying the illustrations.
Page 290 9-36 Upgrading Your Server Install the PCI board on the riser card. Align the PCI board terminal section with the riser card slot, and firmly push the PCI board until it is fully seated. Insert the end of the PCI board bracket in the frame slot of the riser card.
Page 291 Upgrading Your Server 9-37 Insert the riser card assembly into the slot on the mother board. Align the riser card terminal section with the slot on the mother board, and firmly push the riser card until it is fully seated. NOTE: There are catches on the riser card frame that are used to secure the riser card to the cabinet.
Page 292: Raid Controller Board
When you use the onboard RAID controller, refer to the following documentation. SCSI RAID controller: Online document in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM SATA RAID controller: Chapter 4 in this manual...
Page 293 Upgrading Your Server 9-39 Installation See "PCI Board" for the installation of a SCSI RAID controller. Removal Remove a SCSI RAID controller board in reverse order of the installation steps. Use of internal hard disk drives in a RAID configuration To use the internal hard disk drives in a RAID configuration in the server containing an optional SCSI RAID controller, reconnect the SCSI cables on the mother board to the disk array controller.
Page 294 9-40 Upgrading Your Server The following figures show the example of cable connection for RAID configuration. Connecting SCSI cable to optional RAID controller in low-profile PCI slot Hard disk drive SCSI ID0 Hard disk drive SCSI ID1 FRONT REAR Hard disk drive SCSI ID2 N8103-86F disk array controller...
Page 295 Upgrading Your Server 9-41 IMPORTANT: Some disk array controller boards have more than one channel (connector). They may have connectors for internal connection and external connection. However, the connectors may be under exclusive specification in consideration of the internal connection of the disk array controller board.
Page 296 9-42 Upgrading Your Server LED relay cable connection To indicate the status of access to the internal hard disk drives in a disk array configuration, connect the LED relay cable (connected on the mother board) to the HDD LED connector of the disk array controller. Connect the LED relay cable connector (black) to the LED Active pin on the disk array controller.
Page 297 For details, see the online document in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM provided with the server. (The utility varies depending on the disk array controller board.) For details on the data transfer rate, RAID, and array configuration, see the manual provided with the disk array controller board as well as the online document.
Page 298 (RAID0, RAID1, or RAID5). (The utility varies depending on the board.) For details on settings and the setting methods, see the online document in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM provided with the server or the manual provided with the board.
Page 299: Redundant Hot Swap-Fan (Scsi Hard Disk Drive Model Only)
Upgrading Your Server 9-45 Redundant Hot Swap-fan (SCSI Hard Disk Drive Model Only) Your server can include four optional redundant hot-swap fans. Installation See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Pull out the server from the rack. Open the drive cover.
Page 300 9-46 Upgrading Your Server Disconnect all five fan cables from the mother board and remove all the fans from the chassis. Install the fans as show figure below.
Page 301 If the remote management card (option) is installed in your server, follow these steps to configure the firmware program. Place the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the server. Run "Initialize Remote Management Card".
Page 302 Fault lamp on the fan turns on when a fan failure occurs. A fan failure is also indicated by NEC ESMPRO and system event log. While pressing release tabs on the top of the fan, pull the fan up to remove from the fan slot.
Page 303: Remote Management Card (Rmc)
Upgrading Your Server 9-49 Remote Management Card (RMC) Remote Management card (RMC) is an optional expansion card that includes the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) based on IPMI 1.5. See Chapter 2 for detail functions of RMC. IMPORTANT: The RMC 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 RMC.
Page 304 9-50 Upgrading Your Server Installation Follow these steps to install the RMC. See section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Pull out the server from the rack. Open the logic cover. Adhere the shock absorbers to the back of the RMC. Refer to the manual that comes with the RMC for detail location.
Page 305 Upgrading Your Server 9-51 Check to see that the RMC is fixed with both levers on the RMC connector. <Advanced Remote Management card (ARMC) only> a) Assemble the management network card that attached to the ARMC and install the card to the riser card.
Page 306 Refer to the manual that comes with an Optional advanced remote management card for the monitor resolution. Uninstall NEC ESMPRO Agent if installed. (Re)install NEC ESMPRO Agent. To correct the system information and event log from the management PC, NEC ESMPRO Agent must be installed in the server.
Page 307: Appendix A Specifications
Power consumption (maximum) 471 VA, 465 W Environmental Temperature 10 to 35°C (operating), -10 to 55°C (non-operating, storage) requirements Humidity 20 to 80% RH (no condensation) Others NEC EXPRESSBUILDER supported, NEC ESMPRO provided in the standard configuration * Excluding the front bezel.
Page 308 Power consumption (maximum) 430 VA, 425 W Environmental Temperature 10 to 35°C (operating), -10 to 55°C (non-operating, storage) requirements Humidity 20 to 80% RH (no condensation) Others NEC EXPRESSBUILDER supported, NEC ESMPRO provided in the standard configuration * Excluding the front bezel.
Page 309: Appendix B Other Precautions
Server Management Software The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM that comes with the server contains the NEC ESMPRO utility. NEC recommends that you should install the NEC ESMPRO for effective use of the reliability enhancement features of the server. Floppy Disk The following describes use of the floppy disk.
Page 310 B-2 Other Precautions Notes on use The floppy disk is an important data storage media with delicate structure and requires care. Keep the following notes in mind to use it: Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive gently as far as it goes. Attach the label to the correct position.
Page 311 The floppy disk is a very delicate storage media. Dust or thermal changes, as well as operator's misconduct or server failures, may cause loss of data. To avoid loss of data, NEC recommends that you should make a back-up copy of your valuable data on a regular basis.
Page 312: Cd-Rom
This enables you to restore your data from one tape when the other makes a read error, as well as to protect your valuable data and programs from loss. Three-generation data management NEC recommends that you should employ three-generation data management for data storage. Three-generation data management uses three cartridge tapes: A, B, and C. You save data to tape A on the first day, tape B on the second day, tape C on the third day, tape A on the forth day, and so on.
Page 313: Keyboard
Other Precautions B-5 This enables you, for example, to use tape B to restore the data when tape C makes a read error. Also when both tapes B and C make a read error, you can restore your valuable data by using the data stored in tape A. Keyboard The keyboard is a device to instruct you computer by entering alphanumeric characters or symbols.
Page 314: Mouse
B-6 Other Precautions Mouse Like the keyboard, the mouse is a device to instruct your computer. Many OS's and application software require the mouse for operation. NOTE: Functions assigned to the mouse buttons vary depending on the software. For details, refer to the manual provided with the software.
Page 315: Appendix C Irq
Appendix C The factory-set interrupt requests is listed below. Find an appropriate one to install an optional device. Peripheral Device (Controller) Peripheral Device (Controller) System timer Mouse Keyboard Numeric processor – Primary IDE COM2 serial port (PCI) Secondary IDE COM1 serial port (PCI) Floppy disk drive –...
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Page 317: Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003
You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not attached to your system, prepare it by yourself. Updating System If you change the configuration of the system, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system. Re-installing to the Hard Disk which has been upgraded to Dynamic...
Page 318: Mo Device
D-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 MO Device If you specify the file system as NTFS with MO Device connected during the installation, the file system will not be converted normally. Disconnect MO Device and restart the installation from the beginning. Partition Size The minimum required partition size for installation of Windows Server 2003 is: 2900MB + Paging file size + Dump file size...
Page 319: Installing Windows Server 2003
If you have only NEC Express5800 Server to create Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later.
Page 320 Prepare a 3.5-inch floppy disk. Run the operating system. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. [Master Control Menu] will appear. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click [Make OEM-DISK] and then [for Windows Server 2003].
Page 321: Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation
Drive A: *Press ENTER when ready. Insert the Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive, and press Enter. SATA Model: A list of mass storage devices is displayed. SCSI Model: Select the [Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards (WinXP/Server 2003 IA-32)] and...
Page 322 D-6 Installing Windows Server 2003 Select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – Adaptec HostRAID U320 Driver Ver 1.02 For Windows 2000/XP/2003 (When SCSI HostRAID is installed.) – Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA HostRAID Driver for Windows 2000/XP/2003 (When SATA HostRAID is installed.) –...
Page 323: Upgrade Installation
Installing Windows Server 2003 D-7 Upgrade Installation Procedures below upgrade the installed Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003. Power on the system and start Windows 2000. Log on as an administrator. Insert the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Then, [Select an operation] dialog will appear.
Page 324 D-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 Insert the Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive, and press Enter. A list of SCSI adapters will be displayed. SATA Model: A list of mass storage devices is displayed.
Page 325: Reinstallation To Multiple Logical Drives
Installing Windows Server 2003 D-9 Reinstallation to Multiple Logical drives This subsection describes the procedure for reinstalling the operation system if the multiple logical drives exist. Before Re-installing the Operation System Be sure to make backup copies before re-installing the operation system just in case. Re-installing the Operation System Start the clean installation following the procedure described in this manual.
Page 326 D-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot modify with the following procedure. Click Start menu, right-click [My Computer], and specify [Manage] to start [Computer Management].
Page 327: Updating The System
Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Master Control Menu is automatically appeared on the screen. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click on [Update NEC Express5800 system] section. Continue your work for system update as the following message.
Page 328: Driver Installation And Advanced Settings
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The [Windows Explorer] dialog starts. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu and click [Windows Explorer].
Page 329: Network Driver
Installing Windows Server 2003 D-13 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. [When PROSet is not installed] The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears.
Page 330: Re-Install The Network Driver
(N8115-02) must be installed in your server to use the remote KVM console.) <CD-ROM Drive Letter>:\N8115-02\VIDEO\RADEON7000\SETUP.EXE Follow the message to continue the installation. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, follow the direction on the screen and restart the system. SETTING FOR COLLECTING MEMORY DUMP (DEBUG INFORMATION) Set for collecting memory dump using the procedure described in Chapter 5.
Page 331: Appendix E Installing Windows 2000
You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not attached to your system, prepare it by yourself. Updating System If you change the configuration of the system, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system. Re-installing to the Hard Disk which has been upgraded to Dynamic...
Page 332: Mo Device
E-2 Installing Windows 2000 MO Device If you specify the file system as NTFS with MO Device connected during the installation, the file system will not be converted normally. Disconnect MO Device and restart the installation from the beginning. Partition Size The minimum required partition size for installation of Windows 2000 is: 1000MB + Paging file size + Dump file size Paging file size (recommended) = Mounted memory size * 1.5...
Page 333: Installing Windows 2000
Create from the menu which appears when running NEC Express5800 Server with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. If you have only NEC Express5800 Server to create Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later.
Page 334 Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. Run the operating system. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the server. [Master Control Menu] will appear. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click [Make OEM-DISK] and then [for Windows 2000].
Page 335: Windows 2000 Clean Installation
Drive A: *Press ENTER when ready. Insert the Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive, and press Enter. SATA Model: A list of mass storage devices is displayed. SCSI Model: Select the [Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards (Win2000)] and press Enter.
Page 336: Reinstallation To Multiple Logical Drives
E-6 Installing Windows 2000 Select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – Adaptec HostRAID U320 Driver Ver 1.02 For Windows 2000/XP/2003 (When SCSI HostRAID is installed.) – Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA HostRAID Driver for Windows 2000/XP/2003 (When SATA HostRAID is installed.) –...
Page 337 Installing Windows 2000 E-7 Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot modify with the following procedure. Click Start menu, right-click [My Computer], and specify [Manage] to start [Computer Management].
Page 338: Updating The System - Installing Service Pack
Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Master Control Menu is automatically appeared on the screen. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click on [Update NEC Express5800 system] section. Continue your work for system update as the following message.
Page 339: Driver Installation And Advanced Settings
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click Start menu, point to [Program], [Accessory] and click [Explorer]. Run "PROSET.EXE" in the following directory.
Page 340: Network Driver
E-10 Installing Windows 2000 Network Driver [When PROSet is not installed] Click Start menu and click [Network and Dial-Up Connection]. The [Network and Dial-Up Connection] dialog box appears. Right-click [Local Area Connection] and click [Properties] from pop-up menu. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. Click [Configure].
Page 341: Re-Install The Network Driver
Installing Windows 2000 E-11 Re-install the Network Driver After installing OS and deleting the network drivers, if you want to re-install the network drivers, follow the procedure below. Restart OS and logon to your system. [Upgrade Device Driver Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Next].
Page 342: Graphics Accelerator Driver
If the dialog message "Direct X Ver.8 isn't installed." appears, select [continue] to continue. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, follow the direction on the screen and restart the system. USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver is pre-installed. When restoring the system or re-installing the system, the driver is automatically installed in the process of updating the system.
Page 343: Appendix F Product Configuration Record Table
Appendix F Product Configuration Record Table Use this table for information about setup and system environment change. Hardware Main Unit Model name Serial No. Date Installed Clock Serial No. Date Installed Clock Serial No. Date Installed Memory #5, #6 Size Serial No.
Page 344 F-2 Product Configuration Record Table Backup Device Slot 1 Size Capacity Serial No. Model name Type number Date Installed PCI Slot #1B Model name Serial No. Date Installed PCI Slot #2B Model name Serial No. Date Installed PCI Slot #3B Model name Serial No.
Page 345: Software
Product Configuration Record Table F-3 Software Firmware version Name: Version: Application of RUR media Apply Name: Version: File system HPFS NTFS Others ( Bundled software installed Licensed software installed Application running when a failure occurred...
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NEC N8100-958F User Manual

Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server

Chapter 2 General Description

Chapter 3 Setting up Your Server

Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server

Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup

Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Other Precautions

Appendix C IRQ

Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003

Appendix E Installing Windows 2000

Appendix F Product Configuration Record Table

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Troubleshooting

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