Page 1 N8100-1422F/1423F/1426F/ 1427F/1443F/1444F NEC Express5800/120Ei User's Guide 1st Edition 1-2008 856-127375-201-00 ONL-510_003_01-120Ei-000-99-0712...
Page 2 The NEC product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product. However, actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator control.
Page 3 Keep this manual at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS Follow the instructions in this manual for your safety to use the NEC Express server. Your server contains components with possible danger, hazards that may cause by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards.
Page 4 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL 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 5 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Page 6 (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 manual regardless of Item (4).
Page 7: Preface
Purchase of this server is your assurance of receiving state-of-the-art, high quality hardware to meet your needs, both now and in the future. Read this User's Guide thoroughly to fully understand handling of the NEC Express server and appreciate its functions to the maximum extent.
Page 8: 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 "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" DVD. Chapter 7 Maintenance provides you with all the information necessary to maintain successful operation of the server.
Page 9: Text Conventions
Appendix B Other Precautions provides supplementary notes on using the server. 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 x64 Editions describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions without using Express Setup.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Rear View..........................2-6 Internal View ..........................2-9 Mother Board..........................2-12 Standard Features ........................2-14 Peripheral Bays ........................2-15 AC LINK Feature........................2-15 Security ..........................2-15 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ....................2-16 NEC ESMPRO........................2-17 Maintenance Tools .........................2-17 System Diagnostic Utility ......................2-17 Remote Management......................2-18 Using Your Server........................2-19 POWER Switch........................2-19 Power Off ..........................2-23 SLEEP Switch ........................2-23...
Page 11 Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server ................3-1 Setup Flow............................3-2 Unpacking the System ........................3-3 Installing Optional Devices ......................3-3 Selecting Server Site........................3-4 Connecting Peripheral Devices.....................3-6 Connecting Power Cord......................3-10 Turning On the Server ........................3-12 Installing Operating System .......................3-14 Installing Utilities ........................3-14 Making Backup Copies of System Information................3-14 Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server................
Page 12 Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities ............... 6-1 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER......................6-2 Autorun Menu ..........................6-6 Parameter File Creator........................6-7 Parameter File ..........................6-8 NEC ESMPRO ...........................6-18 Functions and Features......................6-18 Universal RAID Utility.......................6-19 Setup with Express Setup .......................6-19 Manual Setup .........................6-20 Using Universal RAID Utility via Network ................6-21 Easy Configuration.........................6-21...
Page 13 Solving Problems........................8-18 Problems with NEC Express Server..................8-18 Problems with Windows......................8-23 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ................8-27 Problems with Express Setup ....................8-28 Problems with RAID System Configuration ................8-29 Problems with Windows Autorun Menu ................8-31 Collecting Event Log ......................8-32 Collect Configuration Information ..................8-33 Collecting Dr.
Page 14 Mouse............................B-6 Appendix C IRQ......................C-1 Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions........D-1 Before Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions..............D-1 Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER............D-1 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports ..............D-2 Installing Service Pack ......................D-2 Updating System ........................D-2 Re-installing to the Hard Disk Drive which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk ....D-2 Mounting MO Device ......................D-2...
Page 15 Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003 .............. E-1 Before Installing Windows Server 2003 ..................E-1 Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER............E-1 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports .............. E-2 Installing Service Pack ......................E-2 Updating System ........................E-2 Re-installing to the Hard Disk Drive which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk ....E-2 Mounting MO Device ......................
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Page 17: 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 your server.
Page 18: 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 service representative.
Page 19: 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 20: Power Supply And Power Cord Use
1-4 Notes on Using Your Server 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. CAUTION Plug in to a proper power source.
Page 21: Installation, Relocation, Storage, And Connection
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 22: Cleaning And Working With Internal Devices
1-6 Notes on Using Your Server 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 manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server.
Page 23: During Operation
Notes on Using Your Server 1-7 During Operation CAUTION Stay away from the fan. Keep your hand or hair away from the cooling fan on the rear of the server. Failure to follow this warning may get your hand or hair caught in the fan, resulting in injury.
Page 24: For Proper Operation
NEC recommends you use NEC's genuine products. Some third-party products claim that they support the server. However, repair of the server due to a failure or damage resulted from use of such third-party products will be charged.
Page 25: Transfer To Third Party
Notes on Using Your Server 1-9 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: Make sure to provide this manual along with the server to a third party. IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g.,...
Page 26: Disposal And Consumables
For stable operation of the server, NEC recommends you replace these components on a regular basis. Consult with your service representative for replacement or the product lives.
Page 27: User Support
Notes on Using Your Server 1-11 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 28 1-12 Notes on Using Your Server 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:...
Page 29: 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 30: Overview
2-2 General Description OVERVIEW Your server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Quad-Core/Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processor family. 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 31: System Chassis
General Description 2-3 SYSTEM CHASSIS Names and functions of the components are shown below. Front View 3.5-inch Disk Model Additional slot 1 Additional slot 2...
Page 32 2-4 General Description 2.5-inch Disk Model Additional slot 1 Additional slot 2...
Page 33: General Description
General Description 2-5 Front mask The front mask protects the front face of the chassis. 5.25-inch device bay Backup file device of 5.25-inch width such as DAT drive or MO drive may be installed in the 5.25-inch device bay. An optical disk drive is factory-installed in the bottom bay. To install a DVD-RAM drive or internal AIT (IDE), install it in the bottom bay.
Page 34: Rear View
2-6 General Description Rear View With Redundant Power Supply Installed (2.5-inch/3.5-inch Disk Model) 11-2 11-1...
Page 35 General Description 2-7 With Non-Redundant Power Supply Installed (3.5-inch Disk Model) 11-2 11-1...
Page 36 2-8 General Description AC inlet The AC inlet is connected with the power cord. Fixing screws (2) Secures the left side cover. Cover lock plate Installing a theft prevention device protects the internal components of the server from being stolen. Mouse connector The mouse connector is connected with the mouse coming with the server.
Page 37: Internal View
General Description 2-9 Internal View 3.5-inch Disk Model Duct cover With duct cover mounted With duct cover removed...
Page 38 2-10 General Description 2.5-inch Disk Model Duct cover With duct cover mounted With duct cover removed...
Page 39 General Description 2-11 Power supply unit Mother board Cooling fan 3-1 Front 3-2 VR 3-3 Rear DIMMs CPU heat sink 5-1 CPU 1 5-2 CPU 2 (additional) Optical disk drive 5.25-inch device bay An optical disk drive is factory-installed in the bottom slot. Hard disk drive bay PCI guide rail 3.5-inch floppy disk drive bay (option)
Page 40: Mother Board
2-12 General Description MOTHER BOARD 5-2 5-1 Processor socket 1-1 CPU1 socket 1-2 CPU2 socket Power connectors DIMM sockets (DIMM #A-1, #A-2, #A-3, #A-4, #B-1, #B-2, #B-3, and #B-4 from bottom to top) CMOS configuration jumper switch Cooling fan connector 5-1: SYS FAN 1 5-2: SYS FAN 2 5-3: SYS FAN 3...
Page 41 General Description 2-13 SAS SW RAID select jumper switch See Chapters 4 and 9 for switch setting. SGPIO connector USB connector (for front USB port) USB connector (for internal device) IDE connector SATA connector Lithium battery Switch/LED cable connector Serial port B connector (for option device) IPMB connctor SGPIO connector Global LED connector...
Page 42: Standard Features
STANDARD FEATURES High performance High-reliability Quad-Core/Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Memory monitoring feature (error Processor correction/error detection) – N8100-1422F/1426F: 1.86GHz Memory x4/x8 SDDC feature – N8100-1423F/1427F: 2.50GHz Online spare memory feature – N8100-1443F/1444F: 3.00GHz BIOS password feature High-speed memory access (DDR2-667) Temperature detection...
Page 43: Peripheral Bays
General Description 2-15 Peripheral Bays The system supports a variety of standard PC AT-compatible peripheral devices. The chassis includes these peripheral bays: Three 5.25-inch file bays for installing 5.25-inch peripheral devices such as an optional tape drives. (An optical disk drive is factory-installed.) The 3.5-inch device bays for installing up to four SATA or SAS hard disk drives.
Page 44: Nec Expressbuilder
2-16 General Description NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The DVD-ROM that comes with the server contains a setup utility called "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER." The major functions of the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER are: To install the Operating System. "Express Setup" helps you to install the Windows Operating System. (See Chapter 5.) To diagnose the system.
Page 45: Nec Esmpro
General Description 2-17 NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO is server management software that runs on the OS. The NEC ESMPRO includes the NEC ESMPRO Manager for the server monitoring terminal and the NEC ESMPRO Agent for the NEC Express server.
Page 46: Remote Management
Remote management via LAN/WAN by using NEC DianaScope and centralized management of several systems For more information about remote management using Web browser, remote KVM feature, and remote device feature, refer to the "EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 User's Guide" stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. NOTE:...
Page 47: Using Your Server
General Description 2-19 USING YOUR SERVER This section describes basic operations of your server including how to use devices such as the floppy disk drive and the optical disk drive. See Appendix B for notes on using the floppy disk, DVD/CD-ROM, and accessories including the keyboard and the mouse.
Page 48 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.) You don't always need to check the POST check results.
Page 49: Post Execution Flow
General Description 2-21 POST Execution Flow The following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order. IMPORTANT: Do not power off the server while POST is in progress. Do not make key entries or perform mouse operations while POST is in progress.
Page 50: Post Error Messages
2-22 General Description <When 3.5-inch disk model server contains 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive> If your server uses Onboard RAID Controller, the following message is displayed to prompt you to run RAID utility. Press <Ctrl><M> to Run LSI SoftwareRAID Configuration Utility Press Ctrl + M to run the utility.
Page 51: Power Off
General Description 2-23 Power Off Follow the procedure below to power off the server. If the power cord of the server is connected to a UPS, refer to the manual that comes with the UPS or the manual for the application that controls the UPS.
Page 52: Optical Disk Drive
2-24 General Description Optical Disk Drive The server is provided with the optical disk drive on its front to read/write data from/to a disc. 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.
Page 53: When You Fail To Eject
General Description 2-25 When you fail to eject: When you fail to eject the tray with the Open/Close button and take out the disc from the server, follow the procedure below. Press the POWER switch to power off the server. (The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off.) Insert a metal pin of approximately 1.2 mm in diameter and 100 mm in length (a straightened large paper clip will make a substitute) into the emergency hole on the front of the optical disk drive and gently push it in until the tray is ejected.
Page 54 2-26 General Description Use of the Disc Keep the following notes in mind to use the disc 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 disc.
Page 55: Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server This chapter describes how to set up your server appropriate for your system, on a step-by-step basis.
Page 56: 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 DVD. See Chapter 6. Making backup copies of system information After all the system setup procedures are completed, make backup copies of system information.
Page 57: Unpacking The System
IMPORTANT: There are third-party products (memory modules, hard disk drives, etc.) available for the server in the markets. However, NEC recommends that you should use NEC products for stable operation. NEC assumes no liability for data errors and failures due to malfunction...
Page 58: Selecting Server Site
3-4 Setting Up Your Server SELECTING SERVER SITE Read the following precautions before selecting a suitable site for your server. The following describes installation of the server and connections to 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.
Page 59 Setting Up Your Server 3-5 When you have selected a server site, hold the server by its bottom with at least three persons and carry it to the site, then place it slowly and gently. IMPORTANT: Do not hold the server by its front mask to lift the server.
Page 60: Connecting Peripheral Devices
3-6 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES Connect peripheral devices to the server. The server is provided with connectors for wide variety of peripheral devices. The figure on the next page illustrates available peripheral devices for the server in the standard configuration and locations of the connectors for the devices. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Page 61: Setting Up Your Server
Setting Up Your Server 3-7 FRONT 3.5-inch Disk Model Device with the USB interface (e.g., terminal adapter) 2.5-inch Disk Model Device with the USB interface (e.g., terminal adapter)
Page 62 3-8 Setting Up Your Server REAR With redundant power supply Mouse Finally connect the power cord to the receptacle. Keyboard Device with the serial interface (e.g., modem)* Hub / Switching hub LAN ports (1000BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/ 10BASE-T) Display unit Device with the USB interface (e.g., terminal adapter) Management LAN port (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T)
Page 63 Setting Up Your Server 3-9 REAR With non-redundant power supply Mouse Finally connect the power cord to the receptacle. Keyboard Device with the serial interface (e.g., modem)* Hub / Switching hub LAN ports (1000BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/ 10BASE-T) Display unit Device with the USB interface (e.g., terminal adapter) Management LAN port (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T)
Page 64: Connecting Power Cord
3-10 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 65 Setting Up Your Server 3-11 NOTES: To connect the power cord from the server to an interruptive power supply (UPS), use service outlets on the rear of the UPS. Refer to the manual that comes with the UPS for details. Connect the battery connector when using UPS.
Page 66: Turning On The Server
3-12 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 BIOS setup utility before installation. If the server has a PCI board with the PCI-to- PCI bridge installed, the BIOS setup utility is enabled to launch.
Page 67 Setting Up Your Server 3-13 The POWER/SLEEP 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 68: Installing Operating System
Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information by the following process. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive and reboot the system. Select [Maintenance Tools (Normal mode)].
Page 69: 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 70: Starting Setup Utility
4-2 Configuring Your Server 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.
Page 71: 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. Online help Indicates there window are submenus.
Page 72: 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 73 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. Hard Disk Pre-Delay [Disabled] Allows slower spin-up drives to come ready. 3 seconds 6 seconds 9 seconds 12 seconds 15 seconds 21 seconds...
Page 74: Processor Settings
4-6 Configuring Your Server Processor Settings Option Parameter Description Your Setting Processor Retest [No] If yes, BIOS will clear historical processor status and retest the processor on the next boot. Processor Speed nnn GHz Displays clock speed for the processor. (View only) Displays CPU ID for processor, if Processor 1 CPUID Numeral...
Page 75 Displays Advanced Chipset Control submenu. Boot-time Diagnostic Enabled When disabled, the BIOS will display Screen the NEC logo during POST. Press [Disabled] Esc 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 76: 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 #1 - Normal Indicates the current memory status.
Page 77: Pci Configuration
Configuring Your Server 4-9 PCI Configuration Option Parameter Description Your Setting PCI Slot 1-5 [Enabled] Disables or enables option ROM scan for Option ROM Disabled PCI board in PCI slot. ]: Factory-set – Onboard Video Controller submenu Option Parameter Description Your Setting VGA Controller Disabled...
Page 78: 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 79 Configuring Your Server 4-11 Advanced Chipset Control Option Parameter Description Your Setting Multimedia Timer [Disabled] Specify whether the system supports the multimedia timer feature. Enabled Intel(R) I/O AT Disabled Enables or disables the Intel(R) Acceleration technology. [Enabled] Wake On Ring [Disabled] Specify whether the remote power-on function through a serial port is...
Page 80 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 password entry screen. Enter the passwords on the dialog box. IMPORTANT: User password can be set only when Supervisor password is already set.
Page 81 Configuring Your Server 4-13 Security Chip Configuration Submenu Option Parameter Description Your Setting TPM Support [Disabled] Disables or enables TPM feature. Enabled Current TPM – Displays the current TPM state. State Change TPM [No Change] Changes TPM state. State Enable and Activate Deactivate &...
Page 82 5 Minutes booting, or select the time limit for 10 minutes timeout. 15 minutes To use this function, install NEC 20 minutes ESMPRO Agent. Set this item to 25 minutes "Disabled" if the system is booted 30 minutes...
Page 83 Configuring Your Server 4-15 Option Parameter Description Your Setting BMC IRQ Disabled Determines routing of the BMC interrupt. [IRQ 11] Post Error Pause Disabled Specify whether to stop the POST once at the end of POST if an error [Enabled] occurs during the POST.
Page 84: System Management Submenu
4-16 Configuring Your Server System Management Submenu Option Parameter Description Your Setting BIOS Version – Displays the current BIOS version. (View only) Board Part Number – Displays the part number of mother board. (View only) Board Serial Number – Displays the serial number of mother board.
Page 85 Configuring Your Server 4-17 Console Redirection Submenu Option Parameter Description Your Setting BIOS Redirection [Disabled] Specify the address/interrupt of the serial port to which a remote console Port Serial Port A is connected. Serial Port B Baud Rate 9600 Specify the baud rate used for the interface with successive remote [19.2K] consoles.
Page 86 4-18 Configuring Your Server BMC LAN Configuration Submenu Option Parameter Description Your Setting IP Address [192.168.001.001] Specify an IP address for management LAN. IP Subnet Mask [255.255.255.000] Specify a subnet mask for management LAN. Default Gateway [000.000.000.000] Specify a default gateway for management LAN.
Page 87 It takes about several tens seconds until initialization completes after execution of Clear BMC Configuration. Executing Clear BMC Configuration also clears settings made in NEC DianaScope. Before execution, be sure make backup copy of setting information of NEC DianaScope. NOTE:...
Page 88: Configuring Your Server
4-20 Configuring Your Server Boot If you move the cursor to the position of "Boot," the Boot menu appears, which is used to set the boot priority. Indication Device USB CDROM USB CD-ROM drive IDE CD ATAPI CD-ROM (including factory-installed optical disk drive) USB FDC USB floppy disk drive USB KEY...
Page 89 Configuring Your Server 4-21 Exit The options on the menu are described below. Exit Saving Changes Select this item to terminate SETUP after saving the newly selected information in CMOS (nonvolatile memory). Selecting "Exit Saving Changes" causes the confirmation screen to appear. If you select "Yes,"...
Page 90: Raid System Configuration
4-22 Configuring Your Server RAID SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) installed in 3.5-inch disk model or Internal RAID Controller (N8103-116 or equivalent) installed in 2.5-inch disk model. About the optional RAID Controller for 3.5-inch disk model (N8103-90/116/117), refer to the documents provided with optional RAID Controller.
Page 91: Raid Levels
Configuring Your Server 4-23 RAID Levels The record mode enabling the RAID feature includes several levels. Among the levels, the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10. The Internal RAID Controller (N8103-116 equivalent) supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50. The number of hard disk drives required to create a disk group varies depending on the RAID level as shown in the table below.
Page 92: Virtual Disk
4-24 Configuring Your Server Virtual Disk Virtual disk is a logical drive defined in disk group. It is recognized as a physical drive by OS. The allowable number of virtual disks is up to 16 per disk group, or up to 64 per controller. The figure below shows a sample configuration in which the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) or Internal RAID Controller (N8103-116 equivalent) is connected with three HDDs, creating one Disk Group.
Page 93 Configuring Your Server 4-25 RAID Levels Characteristics of RAID Levels The table below lists the characteristics of the RAID levels. Level Function Redundancy Characteristics RAID0 Striping Data read/write at the highest rate • Largest capacity • Capacity: (capacity of single HDD) × •...
Page 94 4-26 Configuring Your Server RAID0 In RAID0, data to be recorded is distributed to HDDs. The mode is called "striping". In the figure below, data is recorded in stripe 1 (disk 1), stripe 2 (disk 2), and stripe 3 (disk 3)… in the order.
Page 95 Configuring Your Server 4-27 RAID5 In RAID5, data is distributed to HDDs by striping and, at the same time, the parity (redundant data) is distributed to the HDDs. This mode is called "striping with distributed parity". Each of stripe x, stripe x+1, and parity (x, x+1) created from stripe x and stripe x+1 is written onto a specific HDD.
Page 96 4-28 Configuring Your Server RAID10 Data to be recorded is distributed to two HDDs in mirroring mode. Then, each mirrored data is written onto HDD by striping. Owing to this feature, high disk access performance of RAID0 and, in addition, high reliability of RAID1 can be achieved. RAID Controller HDD 1 HDD 2...
Page 97: Configuration By Onboard Raid Controller (3.5-Inch Disk Model)
Configuring Your Server 4-29 Configuration by Onboard RAID Controller (3.5-inch Disk Model) This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) of 3.5-inch disk model. Installing the Hard Disk Drives Install the required number of hard disk drives for the desired RAID level to your server.
Page 98 4-30 Configuring Your Server See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" as described in Chapter 9 of this guide to prepare. Remove the left side cover (see Chapter 9). Remove a setscrew from the duct cover, and remove a duct cover. Locate the position of the RAID configuration jumper on the mother board as shown below.
Page 99 Configuring Your Server 4-31 Running LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility When the following screen appears after you have powered on the server, press Esc. The POST screen appears. Check the description as shown below on the POST screen, then press Ctrl + M. LSI SoftwareRAID BIOS Version xxxxxx LSI MPT RAID Found at PCI Bus No:xx Bev No:xx Scanning for port 00 Responding xxxxxxxx xxxxMB...
Page 100 4-32 Configuring Your Server To quit the utility, press Esc in the TOP menu of LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. When a confirmation message appears, select [Yes]. When the above message appears, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete. The server is rebooted.
Page 101: Menu Tree
Configuring Your Server 4-33 Menu Tree +: Selection/execution parameter : Setting parameter. •: Information display >: Can be set (modified) after creation of virtual drive Menu Description +Configure Performs Configuration settings +Easy Configuration Set configuration (Using fixed value) +New Configuration Set new configuration +View/Add Configuration Additional setting / viewing configuration...
Page 102: Operating Procedures For Configuration Utility
4-34 Configuring Your Server Operating Procedures for Configuration Utility Creating/Adding Configuration Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Set new configuration information (pack/virtual drive settings) Check the virtual drive settings Initialize virtual drive Perform Consistency Check Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility.
Page 103 Configuring Your Server 4-35 When a confirmation message (Proceed?) is displayed, select "Yes." The SCAN DEVICE starts (scanning information is displayed at the bottom of the screen). Upon completion of SCAN DEVICE, the "New Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU" screen appears. Move the cursor onto the hard disk drive to be packed by using cursor key and then press Space to select the hard disk drive.
Page 104 4-36 Configuring Your Server Press F10 to create virtual drive. The "Virtual Drives Configure" screen appears. (The figure below shows an example of RAID1 configured with two hard disk drives.) Select "RAID," "Size", "DWC", "RA", or "Span" by using cursor keys. Then press Enter to fix the selection and set each value.
Page 105 Configuring Your Server 4-37 (5) "Span: Sets Span. Parameter Remarks SPAN=NO Does not set span. SPAN=YES Sets span. When performing SPAN, create two or more sets of the same pack at pack creation, as shown in the figure below. SPANNING of RAID1 When all settings are completed, select "Accept"...
Page 106 4-38 Configuring Your Server Execute Check Consistency on the virtual drive that has been initialized. See "Check Consistency" for details. Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit from LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. IMPORTANT: Be sure to execute Check Consistency after creating configuration.
Page 107 Configuring Your Server 4-39 Manual Rebuild Replace hard disk drive Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Execute rebuilding Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Replace a hard disk drive and turn on the server. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. Select "Rebuild"...
Page 108 4-40 Configuring Your Server Setting Hot Spare Install a hard disk drive Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Set for hot spare. Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Install a hard disk drive to be used as hot spare, and then turn on the server. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility.
Page 109 Configuring Your Server 4-41 Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. IMPORTANT: Select "Objects" → "Physical Drive" → "Port #X" → "Force Offline" to cancel the hot spare setting. When two or more hard disk drives (of the same capacity) are assigned as hot spare, rebuilding is performed in order starting from the one with the smaller CH number/ID number.
Page 110: Check Consistency
4-42 Configuring Your Server Check Consistency Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Perform Check Consistency Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. Select "Check Consistency" from the TOP menu. The "Virtual Drives" screen appears. Move the cursor onto the virtual drive to be checked, and press Space to select it. When virtual drive has been selected, press F10 to start consistency check.
Page 111 Configuring Your Server 4-43 Others Clear Configuration Clears configuration information. Select "Configure" → "Clear Configuration" from the TOP menu. Executing "Clear Configuration" clears all configuration information on the RAID Controller and hard disk drives. The configuration information on all channels of the RAID Controller is also cleared.
Page 112: Lsi Software Raid Configuration Utility And Universal Raid Utility
4-44 Configuring Your Server LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility You can use Universal RAID Utility for configuration and management, monitoring of RAID System after start up operating system. The point to keep in mind when I use Universal RAID Utility together with LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility is as follows.
Page 113: Disk Array
Configuring Your Server 4-45 Disk Array LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility manages Disk Array by a number of 0 origin. You can see a number of Disk Array where [Axx] of [Objects - PHYSICAL DRIVE SELECTION MENU] DG X] in [Objects] menu. Universal RAID Utility manages Disk Array by a number of 1 origin.
Page 114 4-46 Configuring Your Server The setting level of Universal RAID Utility and the setting value Setting level of Universal Item Setting value RAID Utility Rebuild Priority High Rebuild Rate (LSI Software Middle RAID Configuration Utility) Consistency Check Priority High Chk Const Rate (LSI Software Middle RAID Configuration Utility) NOTES:...
Page 115: Configuration By Internal Raid Controller (2.5-Inch Disk Model)
The manual rebuild can be performed by using Universal RAID Utility, the management utility of the Internal RAID Controller (N8103-116 or equivalent). Select a HDD and start the rebuild manually. For the detailed operation, refer to the "Universal RAID Utility User's Guide" in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD that comes with the server. Auto Rebuild The Internal RAID Controller (N8103-116 or equivalent) can automatically start the rebuild without use of any utility such as Universal RAID Utility.
Page 116: Patrol Read
4-48 Configuring Your Server Patrol Read The patrol read gives the read & verify test in the entire area of HDDs. It can be performed for all HDDs assigned to virtual disks and hot-spares. The Patrol Read allows subsequent defects of HDDs to be detected and repaired. For HDDs configuring redundant virtual disks or those assigned to hot-spares, error sectors detected during Patrol Read can be repaired.
Page 117 Configuring Your Server 4-49 Background Initialize The Background Initialize is automatically executed when RAID5 virtual disk is created in the disk group composing of five or more HDDs, or RAID6 virtual disk is created in the disk group composing of seven or more HDDs. The Background Initialize performs the parity generation processing in the background to the area not initialized.
Page 118: Migration Only
4-50 Configuring Your Server Reconstruction The reconstruction feature is used to change configuration and/or RAID level of existing virtual disk. The Reconstruction contains the following three features, however, the Internal RAID Controller (N8103-116 or equivalent) supports "Migration with addition" only. IMPORTANT: You can use WebBIOS for Reconstruction.
Page 119 Configuring Your Server 4-51 IMPORTANT: Note the following for the Reconstruction: Be sure to make backup copy of data and perform Consistency Check before starting Reconstruction. The Reconstruction is disabled in the configuration where several virtual disks are defined in one disk group During Reconstruction, the processing rate is decreased due to much load.
Page 120: Before Using Webbios
4-52 Configuring Your Server Before Using WebBIOS Read the following sections describing supported functions and precautions before using "WebBIOS". Supported Functions Indication of model name and capacity of hard disk drive (called HDD hereafter) Indication of HDD allocation status Creation of virtual disk –...
Page 121 When installing an OS in VD under the Internal RAID Controller (N8103-116 or equivalent), create a VD dedicated to OS installation. WebBIOS cannot be handled via remote console functions of NEC DianaScope. The physical drive numbers shown in WebBIOS and those shown in Universal RAID Utility are identified as follows.
Page 122: Using Webbios
4-54 Configuring Your Server Using WebBIOS Starting WebBIOS Press Esc when the screen as shown below appears after powered on the server. Press Ctrl + H on POST screen to start WebBIOS. POST screen image (with no virtual disk assigned) LSI MegaRAID SAS-MFI BIOS Version XXXX (Build MMM DD, YYYY) Copyright (c) xxxx LSI Corporation HA -X (Bus X Dev X) MegaRAID SAS PCI 8708EM2...
Page 123: Main Menu
Configuring Your Server 4-55 Main Menu Shown below is [Adapter Selection] screen that appears first on WebBIOS. Select a controller to operate WebBIOS, and click [Start].
Page 124 4-56 Configuring Your Server When the adapter is selected on [Adapter Selection], the WebBIOS Top Menu appears. IMPORTANT: "X:X:X" shown in Physical Drives box represents Connector number:Enclosure number:Slot number. With this server, the Connector number is not supported, thus, it is always indicated as "()". The Enclosure number is always "1".
Page 125: Adapter Properties
Configuring Your Server 4-57 Adapter Properties When you click [Adapter Properties] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the configuration information is displayed. Click [Next] to see the detailed settings of this controller.
Page 126 4-58 Configuring Your Server The detailed settings is continued to the next page. Click [Next] to view more information.
Page 127 No: Recover and resume. Yes: Abort Maintain PD Fail [Disabled] – Prohibited History Enabled Schdule CC Supported Set the scheduled consistency check. Permitted *1 Do not perform "Set Factory Defaults". If performed, the NEC's factory-set value will no longer be restored.
Page 128 4-60 Configuring Your Server How to change setting value On [Adapter Properties] screen, change a parameter to desired value, and then click [Submit] at the center of the screen to determine the new value. The status of "Battery Backup" is indicated as "Present". Clicking [Present] opens the Battery Status screen as shown below.
Page 129: Scan Devices
Configuring Your Server 4-61 Scan Devices When you click [Scan Devices] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the HDDs connected are detected again. Use this feature when you have installed a new HDD additionally while the WebBIOS is running. IMPORTANT: If the newly connected HDD contains another configuration information, [Foreign Configuration] screen as shown below appears.
Page 130: Virtual Disks
4-62 Configuring Your Server Virtual Disks When you click [Virtual Disks] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen for operating the VD that has already been configured. IMPORTANT: If no hard disk drive exists, the upper right column of the screen will be blank. Use this menu only when a hard disk drive exists.
Page 131: Physical Drives
Configuring Your Server 4-63 Physical Drives When you click [Physical Disks] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen for operating the physical drive (HDD) appears. IMPORTANT: If no hard disk drive exists, the upper right column of the screen will be blank. Use this menu only when a hard disk drive exists.
Page 132 4-64 Configuring Your Server Physical Drives Properties Take the following procedures to check Physical Drive Properties. Shown below is an example to check property of physical drive 0:0:0. Click the Physical Drive you want to check. Click the checkbox for [Properties]. Click [Go].
Page 133: Configuration Wizard
Configuring Your Server 4-65 Configuration Wizard Use this wizard to configure a RAID system using the HDDs connected. The detailed explanation of this feature is given in "Configuring Virtual Disk". Adapter Selection If optional RAID Controller (N8103-90/116/117) is installed in the server, you need to select an adapter controlled by WebBIOS to configure each adapter.
Page 134 4-66 Configuring Your Server Exit When you click [Exit] on WebBIOS Top Menu, a confirmation screen to exit from WebBIOS is displayed. Click [Yes] to exit from WebBIOS. The screen as shown below appears when WebBIOS is terminated. Restart the server.
Page 135: Configuring Virtual Disk
Configuring Your Server 4-67 Configuring Virtual Disk This section describes the procedures for configuration of VD (virtual disk) using WebBIOS. Configuration Wizard When you click [Configuration Wizard] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen as shown below appears. Select the relevant operation, and click [Next] at lower right of the screen. Clear Configuration Allows you to clear existing configuration.
Page 136 4-68 Configuring Your Server When you select [New Configuration] or [Add Configuration], the screen as shown below appears. Custom Configuration: Allows you to define all aspects of the configuration, RAID level, size, and others. Auto Configuration with Automatically creates redundant virtual disk. Redundancy: Auto Configuration Automatically creates non-redundant virtual disk.
Page 137 Configuring Your Server 4-69 Use this menu to define several physical drives (PD) as a disk group (DG).
Page 138 4-70 Configuring Your Server To add physical drives (HDD) to a Disk Group, hold Ctrl while selecting physical drives (HDDs) in DG. Upon completion of selection, click [Add to Array] at the lower left of the screen. A new DG is defined in the Disk Groups frame. To define the new DG, click [Accept DG] at the lower right of the screen.
Page 139 Configuring Your Server 4-71 After the DG has been defined, click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. Then, the Span Definition screen appears.
Page 140 4-72 Configuring Your Server Select a DG to define VD from "Array With Free Space" frame, then click [Add to SPAN]. The DG is defined in the "Span" field to the right. After the Span has been defined, click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. IMPORTANT: To configure RAID0, 1, 5, or 6, perform Span Definition to a single DG only.
Page 141 Configuring Your Server 4-73 Define the virtual disk (VD) in DG that has been created in previous step. When DG was defined, [VD Definition] screen is displayed. In the "Next LD, Possible RAID Levels" column, available RAID levels and maximum size for VD are displayed.
Page 142 4-74 Configuring Your Server As an example, define a RAID5 VD of yyyyy MB. Specify the necessary parameters in left columns. Enter "yyyyy" in "Select Size" field. Click [Accept] at the lower center of the screen. If you want to define another VD, click [Back] and repeat steps starting from Span Definition screen.
Page 143 Configuring Your Server 4-75 VD 0 is created in DG 0 as shown in the screen below. After making sure that the VD is created correctly, click [Accept] at the lower right of the screen. The confirmation message "Save this Configuration?" appears. Click "Yes" to save the configuration.
Page 144 4-76 Configuring Your Server The WebBIOS Top Menu is displayed. Virtual Disk you have created is displayed in the lower right frame of the screen.
Page 145 Configuring Your Server 4-77 Configure SPAN The following explains the sample procedure to configure RAID10 (spanning of RAID1) with four HDDs. IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to configure RAID00 or RAID60. They are not supported. Click [Configuration Wizard] on WebBIOS Top Menu to start Wizard.
Page 146 4-78 Configuring Your Server To add physical drives (HDD) to a Disk Group, hold Ctrl while selecting HDDs in DG. (In the example, two DGs will be configured and spanned.) Upon completion of selection, click [Add to Array] at the lower right of the screen. After making sure that the new DG has defined in Disk Groups frame to the right, click [Accept DG].
Page 147 Configuring Your Server 4-79 Configure RAID10 (spanning of RAID1) using the two DGs that have been created in previous step. When DGs were defined, [VD Definition] screen is displayed. Select DG0 from "Array With Free Space" frame, then click [Add to SPAN]. The DG is defined in the "Span"...
Page 148 4-80 Configuring Your Server Then, select DG1 and click [Add to SPAN]. When the two DGs are defined in the "Span" field to the right, click [Next]. The VD Definition screen is displayed. Enter the necessary parameters, and click [Accept].
Page 149 Configuring Your Server 4-81 Make sure that both DG0 and DG1 are defined as VD 0, then click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. On the "Preview" screen, make sure the VD is defined correctly, then click [Accept] at the lower right of the screen.
Page 150 4-82 Configuring Your Server The confirmation message "Save this Configuration?" appears. Click "Yes" to save the configuration. The confirmation message "All data on the new Virtual Disks will be lost. Want to Initialize?" appears. Normally, select "Yes". "Virtual Disks" operation screen is displayed. If no other operation is required, click [Home] at the lower left of the screen.
Page 151 Configuring Your Server 4-83 Parameters for VD Definition Listed below are parameters for Configuration Wizard. Item Parameter Remarks RAID Level RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 00 and RAID 60 are not supported. RAID 00 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID60 8 KB / 16 KB / 32 KB / 64 KB / 128 KB...
Page 152 4-84 Configuring Your Server The Write Policy has the following modes depending on combination with WrtThru for BAD BBU. Select a mode suitable for your environment. WrtThru for BAD BBU Checked Unchecked Write WBack Normal write back mode Constant write back mode Policy (recommended) This mode is available even if N8103-...
Page 153: Operation Of Various Features
Configuring Your Server 4-85 Operation of Various Features Check Consistency Start WebBIOS. Click [Virtual Disks] on WebBIOS Top Menu. Select a VD to perform Check Consistency from the upper right frame of Virtual Disks screen. Click the checkmark column for Check Consistency from the lower right frame of Virtual Disks screen.
Page 154 4-86 Configuring Your Server The progress of Check Consistency is displayed on the left frame of Virtual Disks screen. Click [Home] at the lower left of Virtual Disks screen to return to the Top Menu. IMPORTANT: Click [Home] while the background task such as Consistency Check, Rebuild, or Reconstruction is being executed.
Page 155: Manual Rebuild
Configuring Your Server 4-87 Manual Rebuild Described below are procedures based on assumption: One of the HDDs failed in a RAID5 virtual disk configured with three HDDs. Replace the failed HDD with new one after turning off the power of the server. Auto Rebuild feature is disabled for non-hot-swap replacement.
Page 156 4-88 Configuring Your Server Select "Make Global HSP" or "Make Dedicated HSP" on the lower part of the screen, and then click [Go] on the lower center of the screen. When [Rebuild Progress] is displayed, click [Home] at the lower left of the screen to go back to WebBIOS Top Menu.
Page 157 Configuring Your Server 4-89 Setting Hot Spare Described below are procedures based on assumption: Add a HDD to a RAID5 virtual disk configured with three HDDs and assign a newly added HDD as Hot Spare. Start WebBIOS. Make sure that the status for the added HDD is indicated as "UNCONF GOOD" in the right frame of the Top Menu.
Page 158 4-90 Configuring Your Server Select [Make Global HSP] or [Make Dedicated HSP] on the lower right of the screen, and then click [Go] on the lower center of the screen. Global HSP: Indicates the Hot Spare available for all DGs. Dedicated HSP: Indicates the Hot Spare available only for the specific DG.
Page 159 Configuring Your Server 4-91 The status for the newly connected HDD changes to "HOTSPARE". Click [Home] at the lower left of the screen to go back to WebBIOS Top Menu.
Page 160 4-92 Configuring Your Server Reconstruction Described below are procedures based on assumption: Add a HDD to a RAID5 virtual disk configured with three HDDs to make a RAID5 virtual disk configured with four HDDs. Start WebBIOS. Make sure that the status for the added HDD is indicated as "UNCONF GOOD" in the right frame of the Top Menu.
Page 161 Configuring Your Server 4-93 Setting menu for VD 0 is displayed.
Page 162 4-94 Configuring Your Server On the right of the screen, items required for reconstruction are displayed. Information of HDDs in the disk group in which a VD is defined. Migration Only: Allows change of RAID level. Migration with addition: Allows addition of hard disk drive and change of RAID level.
Page 163: Webbios And Universal Raid Utility
Configuring Your Server 4-95 WebBIOS and Universal RAID Utility You can use Universal RAID Utility for configuration and management, monitoring of RAID System after start up operating system. The point to be kept in mind when using Universal RAID Utility together with WebBIOS is as follows.
Page 164 4-96 Configuring Your Server Disk Array WebBIOS manages Disk Array by a number of 0 origin. You can see a number of Disk Array where [DG X] in Physical Drives and Virtual Drives. Universal RAID Utility manages Disk Array by a number of 1 origin. You can see a number of Disk Array where [Disk Array] in the property of Logical Drive on RAID Viewer or [RAID Controller #X Disk Array #Y] in the property of Disk Array on raidcmd command.
Page 165 Configuring Your Server 4-97 The setting level of Universal RAID Utility and the setting value Item Setting level of Universal RAID Utility Setting value Rebuild Priority High Rebuild Rate (WebBIOS) Middle Patrol Read Priority High Patrol Read Rate (WebBIOS) Middle Consistency Check Priority High Consistency Check Rate...
Page 166: Configuring Mother Board Jumpers
4-98 Configuring Your Server CONFIGURING MOTHER BOARD JUMPERS With the BIOS 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.
Page 167 Configuring Your Server 4-99 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 168: Clearing Password
4-100 Configuring Your Server Clearing CMOS Data See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" in Chapter 9 to prepare Remove the left side cover (see Chapter 9). Change jumper switch setting from "Protect" to "Clear". After three seconds later, reinstall the jumper. Reassemble the server and then press the POWER switch to turn on the server.
Page 169: 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 170: About Express Setup
If you want to use the drivers located on the "OEM-Disk for Mass Storage Device" that ships with optional boards, a parameters file is mandatory. You can create a parameters file in advance using "Parameter File Creator" included in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 171: Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-3 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 This section explains how to install Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 by using the Express Setup. IMPORTANT: Be sure to prepare Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM that includes Service Pack 1. NOTES: Express Setup does not support the installation of Windows Server x64 Editions.
Page 172: Service Pack Which Expressbuilder Supports
5-4 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports the following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack. Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition – OS installation media (with Service Pack 2) –...
Page 173: Optional Board Supported By Nec Expressbuilder
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-5 Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER NEC EXPRESSBUILDER attached to this computer supports the following optional boards: NOTE: If you want to install the other boards except ones listed below by using a driver floppy disk ("OEM-FD for Mass storage device"), see "Exceptional setup"...
Page 174: Mounting Mo Device
5-6 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Mounting MO Device Do not mount an MO device on this computer during the Windows installation. About Removable Media Do not set removable media, such as DAT, into the device mounted on this computer during the Windows installation.
Page 175: About The System Partition Size
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-7 About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 R2) = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack1)
Page 176: Installing The Service Pack
5-8 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Dividing into the partition of the recommended size into multiple disks as written below will solve problem that it cannot be reserved in one disk. Set the "Size required for installation + Paging file size". See Chapter 5 and set that debugging information (equivalent to the dump file size) is to be written to a separate disk.
Page 177: Flow Of Setup
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-9 FLOW OF SETUP This section visually describes the flow of the setup operated by Express Setup. Loading parameters (Step 2) Skip Next Select the operating system (Step 3) Next RAID configuration (Step 4) Next Windows Confirm Setting / Input (Steps 5 to 10)
Page 178: Installing The Windows Server 2003
Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. 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 DVD-ROM and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER starts.
Page 179 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-11 [Load parameters] steps are displayed. [Do not load parameters] (1) Select [Do not load parameters]. (2) Click [Next]. NOTE: If a floppy disk drive is not connected, select this item. [Load parameters] (1) Insert the floppy disk containing the parameters file.
Page 180 You can use only the physical devices that have same model number to configure logical drive. If the process is not finished normally, the driver may not be stored in the EXPRESSBUILDER. See "Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" described earlier in this chapter.
Page 181 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-13 Specify the installing medium and the Windows system partition. [Specify medium / Partition] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: About partition size – Specify the partition size larger than required minimum size for OS installation.
Page 182 5-14 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Enter the user information and client license mode. [Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. NOTE: Even if you do not input value into "Administrator password", "Confirm password", "??????"...
Page 183 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-15 Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. [Enter domain account] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. Select the installing components. [Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
Page 184 5-16 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Select the installing applications. [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. Save the parameters. [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the parameters , set the free formatted floppy disk. Select [Save parameters], enter the file path of the parameters files into the text box and click [Next].
Page 185 Insert CD-ROM or floppy disk attached to the Mass Storage Driver and proceed operation according to the message. Remove NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive according to the message. If you proceed the setup by using setup parameter file, remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.
Page 186 5-18 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup If you selected [Install the Service Pack] at [Specify Medium Partition] step, follow the procedure below. 1) Follow the message to take Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM out of the optical disk drive. 2) Follow the message to insert Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 into the optical disk drive.
Page 187: Installing And Setting Device Drivers
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-19 Installing and Setting Device Drivers Follow these steps to install and configure the device drivers. PROSet PROSet is a utility that confirms the function of network contained in network driver. Utilizing PROSet enables the following items: Confirm detailed information of the adapter.
Page 188 Choose "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click [Next]. Click [Next]. Choose "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click [Next]. Click [Install]. When [InstallShield Wizard Completed] window is displayed, click [Finished]. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive, restart the system.
Page 189 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-21 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 190 5-22 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup If necessary to set the adapter priority setting, refer the following step. If not, go through to step 7. 1. Click [Settings] tab on [TEAM:xxx #yy Properties]. 2. Click [Modify Team]. 3. Point to the adapter [Intel(R)PRO/1000..]and click [Set Primary] or [Set Secondary]. 4.
Page 191: Network Driver
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-23 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. IP addresses is not be able to set when the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" check box OFF. This phenomenon will occur with the certain condition.
Page 192 5-24 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup [When PROSet is installed] The [Intel(R) PROSet] dialog box appears. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu, point to [Control Panel], [administrative tools], and click [Computer Management] and then double click the [(Network Adapter Name)] in the Network Adapter list.
Page 193: Optional Network Board Driver
Therefore, the driver attached to the Network board should not be used. If you want to utilize optional Network Board, install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. In case of utilizing (N8104-111/86) "\003\win\winnt\dotnet\dl3\pro100\win32"...
Page 194: Graphics Accelerator Driver
5-26 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Graphics Accelerator Driver If you utilize standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. Standard graphics accelerator drivers will be installed automatically. Please follow the following procedure when you want to re-install the driver individually.
Page 195 Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install" and click [Next]. Select "SCSI and RAID controller" and click [Next]. Click [Have Disk..]. Insert "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD" into the optical disk drive, enter \003\win\winnt\oemfd\dotnet\fd1" into "copy manufacturer's file from:" and click [OK]. Specify the following driver and click [Next].
Page 196 5-28 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Available switch options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini file. Many different switches will be available if you edit Boot.ini file. For the available switch options, refer to the following information: Microsoft Knowledge Base - Article ID: 833721 "Available switch options for the Windows XP and the Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini files"...
Page 197: Setting For Solving Problems
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-29 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 198 5-30 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 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"...
Page 199 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-31 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 200 5-32 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 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.
Page 201: Network Monitor
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-33 Network Monitor Utilizing Network Monitor helps you to investigate and manage with network trouble. To utilize Network Monitor, you need to restart the system after the installation has completed, so we recommend to install Network Monitor before any network trouble may occur. Point to [Settings] from Start menu and click [Control Panel].
Page 202: Installing Maintenance Utilities
5-34 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing Maintenance Utilities Various maintenance utilities are contained in your NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. See Chapter 6 for installing the utilities to your server or management workstations. Updating the System – Installing Service Pack –...
Page 203: Making Backup Copies Of System Information
Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information by the following process. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive and reboot the system. Select [Maintenance Tools (Normal mode)].
Page 204: Installing With The Oem-Fd For Mass Storage Device
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 205 Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities This section describes how to use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD that comes with your server and to install the utilities stored on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 206: Nec Expressbuilder
6-2 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (referred to as "EXPRESSBUILDER" hereinafter) helps you install the Operating system/the Management software or use the maintenance utilities. When you insert the EXPRESSBUILDER disk into the optical disk drive and reboot the system, the...
Page 207 Installing and Using Utilities 6-3 OS installation If you select this item, the Top menu appears. IMPORTANT: This tool is Configuration Tool that built on Windows PE 2.0 technology. Pay attention to the automatic reboot that occurs after 72 hours from start.
Page 208: Chapter 6 Installing And Using Utilities
6-4 Installing and Using Utilities Maintenance Tools (Normal Mode) If you select this item, the Tool menu appears. You can use the below functions for maintenance. – Maintenance Utility The Maintenance Utility is usually used by the service representative. (See Chapter 8.) –...
Page 209 Installing and Using Utilities 6-5 Maintenance Tools (Redirection Mode) If you want to operate this computer via the BIOS redirection (the console-less function), select this item. NOTE: If you operate this computer via the Remote KVM function, select the "Maintenance Tools (Normal mode)". The menu's functions are the same as the "Maintenance Tools (Normal Mode)".
Page 210: Autorun Menu
6-6 Installing and Using Utilities Autorun Menu When the EXPRESSBUILDER disk is inserted into the optical disk drive, Windows automatically launches the menu as shown below. This menu is used to, Read the User's Guide or the other documents, Update the server system (Windows drivers), and Install the management software.
Page 211: Parameter File Creator
Also, you can install the system with the same specification as before when re-installing the system. We recommend you to create [Parameter file] to setup the servers from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. When using a floppy disk, a USB floppy disk drive is required.
Page 212: Parameter File
IMPORTANT: Do not remove NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from drive during a parameter file creation. Start the OS. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive. The menu will appear. Right-click on the screen or left-click [Setup Windows]. The menu will appear.
Page 213 Installing and Using Utilities 6-9 Click [Parameter File Creator]. Parameter File Creator will appear.
Page 214 6-10 Installing and Using Utilities [Load Parameters] step is displayed. Select [Do not load parameters] from the menu, click [Next]. Select the installing Operating System. Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] from the menu, click [Next].
Page 215 Installing and Using Utilities 6-11 Enter the setting of a virtual disk. [Enter RAID setting] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: At "The number of the total physical devices", Parameter File Creator displays upper limit that the RAID controller can support.
Page 216 6-12 Installing and Using Utilities Specify the installing medium and the Windows system partition. [Specify medium / Partition] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: About partition size – Specify the partition size larger than required minimum size for OS installation.
Page 217 Installing and Using Utilities 6-13 Enter the user information and client license mode. [Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: Computer name and User name are required parameters. NOTE: Even if you do not input value into "Administrator password", "Confirm password", "...
Page 218 6-14 Installing and Using Utilities Enter the setting of the network protocol. [Enter network protocol] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. NOTE: The order of entry in custom setting may differ from the numbering of LAN port.
Page 219 Installing and Using Utilities 6-15 Select the installing components. [Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next] Select the installing applications. [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
Page 220 6-16 Installing and Using Utilities Save the parameters. [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the parameters, set the free formatted floppy disk. Select [Save parameters], enter the file path of the parameters files into the text box and click [Next].
Page 221 Installing and Using Utilities 6-17 Now [the floppy disk containing the parameters file] has been created. Click [Yes] to exit Parameter File Creator. NOTES: If you modify existing information file (parameter file), click "Load Parameters" at [Load Parameters] screen. Refer to help to modify information file.
Page 222: Nec Esmpro
6-18 Installing and Using Utilities NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO lets a system administrator manage remote servers across a network. NEC ESMPRO monitors server hardware and software configurations, failures, and performance. With log data collected by NEC 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 223: Universal Raid Utility
Universal RAID Utility. Setup with Express Setup You can install Universal RAID Utility with Express Setup contained in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. When you start the Express Setup, a dialog to specify an application appears. Select...
Page 224: Manual Setup
6-20 Installing and Using Utilities Manual Setup Windows You can start the setup program of Universal RAID Utility from [Autorun Menu]. Click [Setup Software] → [Universal RAID Utility] in [Autorun Menu]. You need to install the following software. Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 The Runtime component of the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 You can install these software from [Autorun Menu] too.
Page 225: Using Universal Raid Utility Via Network
Installing and Using Utilities 6-21 Using Universal RAID Utility via Network Universal RAID Utility doesn't have the function of management to computer installed RAID Controller via network. If you want to manage it via network, please use the function of remote console (ex.
Page 226: Nec Dianascope
NEC DianaScope The NEC DianaScope is software for the remote management of this server. See the online documents for details on the functions and installation of NEC DianaScope. NOTE: You need the server license to activate DianaScope for this product. The server license below is attached to this product.
Page 227: Chapter 7 Maintenance
MAKING BACKUP COPIES NEC recommends you make backup copies of your valuable data stored in hard disk drives of the server on a regular basis. For backup storage devices suitable for the server and backup tools, consult with your service representative.
Page 228: 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 229: 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 230: Cleaning The Interior
7-4 Maintenance Cleaning the Interior CAUTION The qualified service representative can only install or remove the components described in this subsection. To avoid personal injury or electrical shock, contact your service representative when your need to install/remove the internal components. 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.
Page 231: 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 232: Cleaning Disc
7-6 Maintenance Cleaning Disc A dusty disc or dust-accumulated tray causes the device to fail to read data correctly. Follow the procedure below to clean the tray and disc regularly: Make sure that the server is powered (the POWER/SLEEP LED is lit). Press the CD tray Open/Close button on the front of the optical disk drive.
Page 233: System Diagnostics
Maintenance 7-7 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server. Select [Maintenance Tools] - [Test and diagnostics] in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to diagnose the system. Test Items The following items are tested in system diagnostics. Memory CPU cache memory...
Page 234: Startup And Exit Of System Diagnostics
Disconnect all the LAN cables from the server. Plug the power cord and power on the server. Use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD to start the system. Select [Maintenance Tools (Normal mode)] when local console of the server is used for, or select [Maintenance Tools (Redirection mode)] when remote consoles is used for.
Page 235 Maintenance 7-9 Select [Test and diagnostics]. Select [End-User Mode] and the system diagnostics starts. The diagnostics will be completed in approximately three minutes. When the diagnostics is completed, the screen of the display changes as shown below: Diagnostics tool title Test window title TeDoLi (TEst &...
Page 236 <Reboot> Reboots the system. Select <Reboot> in the [Enduser Menu] above. The server restarts and the system is started from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Exit the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, and remove the DVD-ROM from the optical disk drive. Power off the server and unplug the power cord from the receptacle.
Page 237: 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 239: 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 240: 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 language PC. Check whether any alert is reported on the Operation Window, DataViewer, or AlertViewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Page 241: Lamps
Troubleshooting 8-3 LAMPS The following describes lamps on the server and their indications. See Chapter 2 for each location. 3.5-inch Disk Model LAN access lamp (2), green LAN access lamp (1), green STATUS lamp (green/amber) DISK ACCESS lamp (green/amber) POWER/SLEEP lamp, green DISK lamps FRONT...
Page 242: Troubleshooting
8-4 Troubleshooting 2.5-inch Disk Model LAN access lamp (2), green LAN access lamp (1), green STATUS lamp (green/amber) DISK ACCESS lamp (green/amber) POWER/SLEEP lamp, green DISK lamps FRONT...
Page 243 Troubleshooting 8-5 With Redundant Power Supply Installed (3.5-inch/2.5-inch Disk Model) LINK/ACT lamp 1000/100/10 lamp 1000/100/10 lamp LINK/ACT lamp 100/10 lamp LINK/ACT lamp REAR...
Page 244 8-6 Troubleshooting With Non-Redundant Power Supply Installed (3.5-inch Disk Model) LINK/ACT lamp 1000/100/10 lamp 1000/100/10 lamp LINK/ACT lamp 100/10 lamp LINK/ACT lamp REAR...
Page 245: Power/Sleep Lamp
The table below explains the STATUS lamp indication, the meanings, and the procedures. NOTES: If NEC ESMPRO 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 246 8-8 Troubleshooting 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 state. by using the BIOS setup utility "SETUP,"...
Page 247: Disk Access Lamp
Troubleshooting 8-9 DISK Access Lamp The DISK access lamp lights in green every time any of internal hard disk drive is accessed. The access lamp for the optical disk drive lights when access is made to a media in the drive. The lamp turns amber when one of the internal hard disk drives fails.
Page 248: Hard Disk Drive Lamp
8-10 Troubleshooting Hard Disk Drive Lamp 3.5-inch disk model: Up to four SATA/SAS hot-plug hard disk drives can be installed in factory-installed 3.5- inch HDD cage. 2.5-inch disk model: Up to eight SAS hot-plug hard disk drives can be installed in factory-installed 2.5-inch HDD cage.
Page 249 Troubleshooting 8-11 The DISK lamp indicates the drive status as follows. Lighting green The hard disk drive is installed and powered on. Blinking green Indicates that the hard disk drive is accessed. Lighting amber Indicates that the installed hard disk drive is defected. NOTE: While hard disk drives are in the RAID System configuration (RAID1, RAID5, RAID6, RAID10, or RAID50), a single failed hard...
Page 250: Error Messages
8-12 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 251: Post Error Messages
Troubleshooting 8-13 POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. The following table lists error codes, error messages, and actions to take. IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before consulting with your service representative.
Page 252 8-14 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. 0611 IDE configuration changed Check IDE configuration.
Page 253 Troubleshooting 8-15 Error Error message Recommended Action code 0B74 The error occurred during voltage sensor Contact your service representative. reading. 0B75 System voltage out of the range. 0B80 BMC Memory Test Failed. Turn off the power once and then on again to start the server.
Page 254 8-16 Troubleshooting Error Error message Recommended Action code 0BB0 SMBIOS – SROM data read error. Contact your service representative. 0BB1 SMBIOS – SROM data checksum bad. 8068 Unsupported Processor Speed detected on CPU Slot1 8069 Unsupported Processor Speed detected on CPU Slot2 8100 Memory Error detected in DIMM group #1.
Page 255: Beep Codes
Troubleshooting 8-17 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 1-3-1-1 indicates 1 beep, pause, 3 beeps, pause, 1 beep, pause, and 1 beep notifying that the DRAM refresh test error occurred.
Page 256: Solving Problems
If the server still fails to operate successfully after solving your problem, take a note on the on- screen message and contact your service representative. Problems with NEC Express Server No screen display appears and beep occurs. Is the DIMM board installed securely? →...
Page 257 Troubleshooting 8-19 POST fails to complete: Is the DIMM board installed? → Check the installation location of DIMMs (see Chapter 9). Is the memory size large? → The memory check may take a few seconds if the memory size is large. Wait for a while.
Page 258 8-20 Troubleshooting The keyboard or mouse fails to operate: Is the cable properly connected? → Make sure that the cable is connected to the correct connector on the rear of the server. → The keyboard or mouse does not operate if it is connected when the server is powered (not applicable to USB devices).
Page 259 Fail to access the (internal or 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. Is the cable connection changed? → See Chapter 10 for cable connection.
Page 260 8-22 Troubleshooting Event logs in using Intel Network adapter teaming Event Type: Warning Event Source: IANSMiniport Event Category: None Event ID: Description: Adapter link down:Intel(R)PRO/1000 ---- Event Type: Warning Event Source: IANSMiniport Event Category: None Event ID: Description: Intel(R)PRO/1000 ---- has been deactivated from the team. Event Type: Error Event Source:...
Page 261: Problems With Windows
→ If you use "Hardware Management" which is provided by Windows Server 2003 R2, above-shown event log will be registered. For more details, refer to "Enabling Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Hardware Management" on the following site. [NEC Express5800 Web Site] http://www.nec.co.jp/express/download/W2K3_R2...
Page 262 → There is no problem on this issue. Fail to start the OS: Is the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD in the optical disk drive? → Take out the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD and restart the server. Is the OS broken? → Use recovery process to recover the system.
Page 263 Troubleshooting 8-25 The system restarts automatically when a stop error occurs, though the system is NOT adjusted to automatically restarting: → There is no problem about this issue. Check the System Event Log to confirm that STOP error occurred. Cannot turn the power OFF at the blue screen: →...
Page 264 8-26 Troubleshooting Wake-On-LAN Function The Remote Power ON/OFF function (Wake-On-LAN) is disabled immediately after the AC power is turned on. Start Windows 2003 once, perform the steps below, and then shut down the system. After restart, the Remote Power On/Off function is enabled unless the AC power is turned off. Select [Start] - [Administrative Tools] - [Computer Management].
Page 265: Problems With Nec Expressbuilder
Troubleshooting 8-27 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER When the server is not booted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, 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 266: Problems With Express Setup
Workgroup. Open [System] in Control Panel to specify joining the Domain. Changed the giga driver speed from 1000M bps to 100M bps. But the changed speed is not properly displayed in Network Details of NEC ESMPRO DataViewer (still 1000M bps is indicated):...
Page 267: Problems With Raid System Configuration
Troubleshooting 8-29 Problems with RAID System Configuration Check the following if the server configuring a RAID System does not operate properly or a utility does not operate correctly. If a relevant item is found, follow the processing method. Fail to install the OS: Is the RAID Controller configured? →...
Page 268 8-30 Troubleshooting A hard disk drive fails: Contact your service representative. Cannot enter Hibernation. → If you use LSI Embedded MegaRAID, system may not enter hibernation with heavy I/O. Cannot enter standby. → If you use LSI Embedded MegaRAID, system may not enter standby with heavy I/O.
Page 269: Problems With Windows Autorun Menu
Troubleshooting 8-31 Problems with Windows Autorun Menu Cannot read online document: Do you have Adobe Reader installed correctly in your system? → Some online documents are supplied with PDF format. To read the document of PDF format, Adobe Reader is required in your system. Is the operating system Windows XP SP2? →...
Page 270: Collecting Event Log
8-32 Troubleshooting Collecting Event Log This section describes on how to collect the log of various events that occurred on the server. IMPORTANT: If STOP error, system error, or stall occurred, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. Click [Management Tool] → [EventViewer] from the Control Panel. Select the type of the log to collect.
Page 271: Collect Configuration Information
Troubleshooting 8-33 Collect 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. Point to [Settings] in Start menu, and click [Control Panel].
Page 272: Recovery For Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions And Windows Server 2003
8-34 Troubleshooting RECOVERY FOR WINDOWS SERVER 2003 X64 EDITIONS AND WINDOWS SERVER 2003 If the system fails to start by some reasons, recover the system with the recovery console. However, recovery using this method should be performed only by system administrator or a user who has an expert knowledge.
Page 273: Maintenance Tools
The Maintenance Tools is started according to the following procedure. Turn on peripheral devices and the server in this order. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD supplied with your server into the optical disk drive of your server. Press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot the server from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 274 8-36 Troubleshooting IMPORTANT: An initial selection of the menu is "Japanese". "Japanese" starts by the automatic operation when the operation is not done for five seconds after the Language Selection menu is displayed. "English" is selected. The tool menu is displayed. When you use a local console When you use a remote console Each tool is selected, and it starts.
Page 275: Function Of Maintenance Tools
The Off-line Maintenance Utility is started in 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 service representative.
Page 276 BIOS/FW Updating 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 floppy disk, and the various BIOS and firmware programs are updated.
Page 277: Maintenance Tools With Remote Console
IMPORTANT: Do not change the boot device order in BOOT menu in BIOS SETUP. NEC EXPRESSBUILDER cannot be used if the DVD- ROM drive is not the first device to launch the system. Use the standard LAN port for LAN connection.
Page 278 8-40 Troubleshooting NOTE: The following items of BIOS setup information will be set as shown below. LAN Controller: [Enabled] Serial Port A: [Enabled] Base I/O Address: [3F8] Interrupt: [IRQ 4] Serial Port B: [Enabled] Base I/O Address: [2F8] Interrupt: [IRQ 3] BIOS Redirection Port: [Serial Port B] Baud Rate:...
Page 279: Resetting The Server
Troubleshooting 8-41 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 280: Forced Shutdown
8-42 Troubleshooting FORCED SHUTDOWN Use this function when an OS command does not shut down the server, the POWER/SLEEP switch does not turn off the server, or resetting does not work. Press and hold the POWER/SLEEP switch on the server for at least four seconds. The power is forcibly turned off.
Page 281: Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server
Use the options and cables approved by NEC. You will be charged by any repair of a malfunction, fault, or defect occurring in a server in which one or more component not approved by NEC are used.
Page 282: 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 283: Static Precautions
Upgrading Your Server 9-3 STATIC PRECAUTIONS An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and other components. Electronic device can be easily damaged by static electricity. To prevent damage, observe the following information. Wear a wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove). Wear a wrist strap on your wrist.
Page 284: Preparing For Installation And Removal
9-4 Upgrading Your Server PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Prepare the installation or removal of a component depending on the following procedure: Shutdown the OS or press the POWER/SLEEP switch to turn off the power of the server. (The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off.) Pull out the power cord from the AC inlet on the server.
Page 285: Installation Or Removal Procedure
Upgrading Your Server 9-5 INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL PROCEDURE Install or remove a component from the server in the following procedure. Left Side Cover The left side cover should be removed to access to built-in devices in the server. Removal Remove the left side cover in the following procedure. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal"...
Page 286 9-6 Upgrading Your Server Lay the server slowly and gently so that its right cover faces the floor. Remove the two screws from the rear of the server. Screws Hold the left side cover securely to remove it.
Page 287: Upgrading Your Server
Upgrading Your Server 9-7 Installation The side cover can be installed in the reverse procedure of the removal. Make sure that the hooks on the side cover are inserted into the frame holes of the server certainly. When you install the cover by sliding the cover toward the front of the server, also make sure that the hooks on the front side are engaged with the frame of the server.
Page 288: Front Mask
9-8 Upgrading Your Server Front Mask The front mask must be removed to install or remove the hard disk drive and 5.25-inch device. Removal Follow the procedure below to remove the front mask. Open the front mask. With the front mask being open, slide the front mask upward to remove it.
Page 289 Upgrading Your Server 9-9 Installation The front mask can be installed in the reverse order of the removal. Insert the two tabs of the front mask into the frame holes on the front of the server. Close the front mask.
Page 290: Inch Hard Disk Drive (3.5-Inch Disk Model)
IMPORTANT: Do not use any hard disk drive that is not authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party's hard drive may cause a failure in the server as well as the hard disk drive. Repair of any failure or damage in the server caused by such a hard disk drive will be charged.
Page 291 After the hard disk drive is fully inserted into the cage, close the lever to fix the drive. (A click occurs when it is locked.) IMPORTANT: Use the hard disk drive that is authorized by NEC. Consult with your service representative for available hard disk drive.
Page 292 9-12 Upgrading Your Server NOTES: Make sure of the orientation of the hard disk drive tray before inserting it into the cage according to the figure shown above. Also make sure that the hooks of the hard disk drive are engaged with the frame of the HDD cage.
Page 293 Upgrading Your Server 9-13 Removal Follow the procedure as described below to remove 3.5-inch hard disk drives. IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g., customers' information or companies' management information) on the removed hard disk drive to any third parties.
Page 294: Inch Hard Disk Drive (2.5-Inch Disk Model)
IMPORTANT: Do not use any hard disk drive that is not authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party's hard drive may cause a failure in the server as well as the hard disk drive. Repair of any failure or damage in the server caused by such a hard disk drive will be charged.
Page 295 After the hard disk drive is fully inserted into the cage, close the lever to fix the drive. (A click occurs when it is locked.) IMPORTANT: Use the hard disk drive that is authorized by NEC. Consult with your service representative for available hard disk drive. NOTES: Make sure of the orientation of the hard disk drive tray before inserting it into the cage.
Page 296 9-16 Upgrading Your Server Removal Follow the procedure as described below to remove 2.5-inch hard disk drives. IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g., customers' information or companies' management information) on the removed hard disk drive to any third parties.
Page 297: Use Of Internal Hard Disk Drives In The Raid System
Upgrading Your Server 9-17 USE OF INTERNAL HARD DISK DRIVES IN THE RAID SYSTEM This section describes how to use hard disk drives installed in the drive bays in the RAID System. IMPORTANT: Making hard disk drives in the RAID System or changing the RAID level initializes hard disk drives.
Page 298: 3.5-Inch Disk Model
9-18 Upgrading Your Server 3.5-inch Disk Model You can build a RAID System by using the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) or optional RAID Controller (N8103-90/116/117). Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) RAID Controller is factory embedded in your mother board. Setting RAID configuration jumper switch allows internal hard disk drives to be recognized as RAID drives.
Page 299 Upgrading Your Server 9-19 Optional RAID Controller (N8103-90/116/117) Your server can include the optional RAID Controller (N8103-90/116/117). The optional RAID Controller can control the internal hard disk drives (or external hard disk drives with N8103-90) as the RAID System. To use the hard disk drives in a RAID System, reconnect the hard disk drive interface cable on the mother board.
Page 300: Inch Disk Model
9-20 Upgrading Your Server 2.5-inch Disk Model To build a RAID System, use the Internal RAID Controller (N8103-116 or equivalent). The hard disk drive bays are connected to the Internal RAID Controller (N8103-116 or equivalent) at the factory. Standard Configuration Internal RAID Controller (N8103-116 or equivalent) Use WebBIOS to configure the RAID System.
Page 301 You can start the utility during execution of POST that automatically starts immediately after you turn on the server power switch. For details, see the online document in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD provided with the server. (The utility varies depending on the RAID Controller.) For details on the data transfer rate, RAID, and RAID System configuration, see the...
Page 302: Hot-Swap Power Supply Unit
9-22 Upgrading Your Server Hot-Swap Power Supply Unit Install or remove a hot-swap power supply unit in the following procedure. Installation Take the following steps to install the hot-swap power supply unit. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover.
Page 303 Upgrading Your Server 9-23 Insert the hot-swap power supply unit into the chassis. While holding the green lever, and push the hot-swap power supply into the chassis.
Page 304 9-24 Upgrading Your Server Release the green lever. The hot-swap power supply unit is locked when the lever is released. Removal The hot-swap power supply unit can be removed in the reverse order of the installation.
Page 305: Pci Board
Upgrading Your Server 9-25 PCI Board The server is equipped with five slots for installing PCI boards. IMPORTANT: Any PCI board is easily affected by static electricity. Handle a PCI board after making your body contact with a metallic frame section of the server to discharge the static electricity on your body.
Page 306 9-26 Upgrading Your Server Slots to install the PCI board 3.5-inch disk model Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot (Bus A) (Bus B) (Bus C) (Bus D) (Bus E) Product name PCIe #1 PCI-X #2 PCIe #3 PCIe #4 PCI #5 64 bit/ 32 bit/ PCI slot capability...
Page 307 Upgrading Your Server 9-27 2.5-inch disk model Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Product name (Bus A) (Bus B) (Bus C) (Bus D) (Bus E) PCIe #1 PCI-X #2 PCIe #3 PCIe #4 PCI #5 64 bit/ 32 bit/ PCI slot capability x4 lane x8 lane x1 lane...
Page 308 9-28 Upgrading Your Server Installation Install the board to be connected to the PCI board slot depending in the following procedure. Refer to the manual provided with the board for details. Before the installation, set the switches and jumpers on the installed board appropriately referring to the manual provided with the board, if necessary.
Page 309 Upgrading Your Server 9-29 Make the component side of the board face the bottom of the server, put the rear panel of the board on the frame spring securely, and push the board so that the board connection port is certainly connected to the slot. For a long-sized board, align the board with the groove of the guide rail on the front of the server and then connect the board to the slot.
Page 310 9-30 Upgrading Your Server Setting after installation Depending on the type of the installed board, some settings of the server must be modified by using the proper utility (such as the BIOS Setup Utility or the setup utility provided with the board) after the installation.
Page 311: Dimm
DIMM on a desk directly. See "Static Precautions" for details of the static electricity. Do not use any DIMM not approved by NEC. If an unapproved third party's DIMM is installed in the server, not only the DIMM but also the server itself may be defected.
Page 312: Installation Order
9-32 Upgrading Your Server Installation Order The following table shows the installation order. Condition DIMM numbers Minimum installation DIMM #A-1 and DIMM #B-1 When added one pair DIMM #A-2 and DIMM #B-2 When added two pairs DIMM #A-3 and DIMM #B-3 When added three pairs DIMM #A-4 and DIMM #B-4 DIMM Installation Pattern for Using Online Spare Memory Feature...
Page 313 Upgrading Your Server 9-33 Installation Pattern in Memory Controller 0 Group #4 Capacity Group #1 Group #2 Group #3 Pattern DIMM #A4, #B4 DIMM #A1, #B1 DIMM #A2, #B2 DIMM #A3, #B3 Physical Logical Standard 1GB Additional 1GB Standard 1GB Additional 1GB Additional 1GB Standard 1GB...
Page 314 9-34 Upgrading Your Server Installation Install a DIMM in the following procedure. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover as described earlier in this chapter. Remove a setscrew from the duct cover, and remove the duct cover. Open the levers at both ends of the socket.
Page 315 Upgrading Your Server 9-35 Push the DIMM to the socket straight. NOTE: Make sure of the orientation of DIMM. The terminal side of the DIMM has key and key slot to prevent incorrect insertion. IMPORTANT: Use extreme care when installing a DIMM. Applying too much pressure can damage the socket.
Page 316 Remove the DIMM depending on the following procedure. NOTES: To remove the defected DIMM, check the error message appearing in POST or NEC ESMPRO to identify the DIMM socket (group) in which the defected DIMM is installed. The server needs at least two DIMMs installed to operate.
Page 317: 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 mother board.
Page 318 9-38 Upgrading Your Server Installation Take the following steps to install the CPU. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover. Remove a setscrew from the duct cover, and remove the duct cover. Firmly hold the server with your both hands so that its left side faces upward, and bring it down slowly and gently.
Page 319 Upgrading Your Server 9-39 Raise the lever on the socket. Raise the holder. Put the CPU on the socket slowly and carefully. IMPORTANT: Make sure of the orientation of CPU. A pin mark is placed on CPU and CPU socket to prevent an incorrect insertion. Check the pin marks on CPU and socket before inserting CPU into socket.
Page 320 9-40 Upgrading Your Server Push the CPU lightly to the socket, and push down the holder. Push down the lever to secure the CPU. Put the heat sink on CPU.
Page 321 Upgrading Your Server 9-41 Fix the heat sink with four screws. Temporarily secure the four screws in the order as shown in the figure below. Then, secure them tightly. Make sure that the heat sink is level with the mother board. NOTES: If the heat sink is not level, remove it, and then install it again.
Page 322 9-42 Upgrading Your Server Removal To remove the CPU, prepare for removal referring to steps 1 and 3 in the installation procedure and do the reverse procedure of steps 12 to 4. To remove the heat sink, first remove the screw, and slightly move the heat sink at a level, then remove the heat sink.
Page 323: File Device
Upgrading Your Server 9-43 File Device The server has two additional slots for backup devices including DVD, MO, or magnetic tape drives. NOTES: If a SCSI device is installed, the optional SCSI controller board and internal SCSI cable are required. See Chapter 10 for details. To install an optional IDE device, move the optical disk drive to additional slot 1.
Page 324 9-44 Upgrading Your Server Installation Install a file device in the following procedure. Explanations are for factory-installed file bay. Explanation specific for hard disk drive installing kit is also described. SCSI Device Provide the proper setting for the device. See the table below for the settings of the devices which can be installed in the device bay. Device Setting SCSI device...
Page 325 Upgrading Your Server 9-45 Secure the device to be installed to the rail with two screws provided with the device. Slowly insert the device into additional slot 1 with the release tabs on both sides of the file bay pushed. Push the file bay until a click occurs to lock it.
Page 326 9-46 Upgrading Your Server IDE Device Provide the proper setting for the device. See the table below for the settings of the devices which can be installed in the device bay. Device Setting IDE device Termination resistance: OFF See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover and the front mask as described earlier in this chapter.
Page 327 Upgrading Your Server 9-47 Slowly insert the device into the slot from where the optical disk drive has been removed with the release table on both sides of the device. Push the device until a click occurs to lock it. Remove the two screws from dummy cover of the additional slot 1 to remove the dummy cover.
Page 328 9-48 Upgrading Your Server Slowly insert the optical disk drive into additional slot 1 with the release tabs on both sides of the drive. Push the drive until a click occurs to lock it. Connect the interface and power cables to the 5.25-inch device installed from one side of the server.
Page 329: Internal Usb Floppy Disk Drive
Upgrading Your Server 9-49 Internal USB Floppy Disk Drive Your server can contain an internal USB floppy disk drive. Installation Follow steps below to install an internal USB floppy disk drive. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover and open the front mask as described earlier in this chapter.
Page 330 9-50 Upgrading Your Server Secure the floppy disk drive to the server chassis with two screws that come with the drive. Close the front mask. Fold the four stabilizers at the bottom of the server toward inside.
Page 331 Upgrading Your Server 9-51 Lay the server slowly and gently so that its right cover faces the floor. Disconnect the front fan cable from the connector for front cooling fan located on mother board. Remove a screw from the front cooling fan, then remove the front cooling fan.
Page 332 9-52 Upgrading Your Server Route the 4-pin connector side of USB interface cable around the internal USB floppy disk drive. See the figure below. NOTE: If any other USB device than the internal USB floppy disk drive has been installed in the server, use the interface cable for internal USB floppy disk drive stored in the chassis.
Page 333 Upgrading Your Server 9-53 Connect the other side (10-pin connector) of the USB interface cable that comes with the internal USB floppy disk drive to the connector for USB device located on mother board. NOTE: If any other USB device than the internal USB floppy disk drive has been installed in the server, this step is unnecessary.
Page 334 9-54 Upgrading Your Server Install the front cooling fan and secure it with a screw, as before. Be sure to route the front cooling fan cable in the same way as before. Connect the front cooling fan cable to the connector for front cooling fan located on mother board.
Page 335: Additional Fans
Upgrading Your Server 9-55 Additional Fans Install or remove the additional fans in the following procedure. Installation Take the following steps to install the additional fans. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover. Remove a setscrew from the duct cover, and remove a duct cover.
Page 336 9-56 Upgrading Your Server Lift the fan, then disconnect the fan cable. Install the fan bracket. Secure the fan bracket with two setscews.
Page 337 Upgrading Your Server 9-57 Install the additional fan into a slot of fan bracket, and connect a fan cable. Connect the cable to the fan while lifting the fan. Install another additional fan into another slot of fan bracket, and connect a fan cable. Connect the cable to the fan while lifting the fan.
Page 338 9-58 Upgrading Your Server Secure the fan with two screws. Provide jumper switch setting for FAN PSE on mother board as shown below. Mother board Install the duct cover you have removed, and secure it with a setscrew. Install the left side cover you have removed. Removal The additional fans can be removed in the reverse order of the installation.
Page 339: Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams
Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams Internal cable connections of the server are shown below. NOTE: See Chapter 2 for detail connector locations on the mother board.
Page 340: Interface Cables
10-2 Internal Cabling Diagrams INTERFACE CABLES This section describes the connections of the interface cables. Addition of Hard Disk Drive The connection required when a hard disk drive is added is described below. 3.5-inch Disk Model No additional cable is required to install the hard disk drives. Fill the drive bay with the hard disk drives from the bottom to top bay.
Page 341: Internal Cabling Diagrams
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-3 3.5-inch Disk Model with RAID Controller Installed No additional cable is required to install the hard disk drives. Fill the drive bay with the hard disk drives from the bottom to top bay. Power supply 5.25-inch device bay Optical disk drive Mother board Fourth...
Page 342 10-4 Internal Cabling Diagrams 2.5-inch Disk Model Fill the drive bay with the hard disk drives from the right to left bay. Power supply 5.25-inch device bay Eighth hard disk drive Seventh hard disk drive Mother board Optical disk drive Sixth hard disk drive Fifth hard disk drive Fourth hard disk drive...
Page 343: Connection Of 5.25-Inch Device
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-5 Connection of 5.25-inch Device The 5.25-inch device bay can be equipped with a SCSI device or an IDE device. Installation of SCSI Device The SCSI controller and the SCSI cable used for the connection is sold separately. If the SCSI cable sold separately (K410-68A(00)) has the connector for terminating the SCSI connection, set the termination setting of the 5.25-inch device to off.
Page 344 10-6 Internal Cabling Diagrams Installation of IDE Device Use the separately-priced IDE controller and the IDE cable for the connection. 3.5-inch Disk Model Power supply 5.25-inch device bay Optical disk drive IDE device Mother board Fourth hard disk drive Third hard disk drive HDD cage Second...
Page 345: Power Cables
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-7 POWER CABLES An example of the power cable connection is shown in the figure below. The server only uses the power cables shown here. 3.5-inch Disk Model with non-redundant power supply Power Option device supply Optical disk drive Option device P12* HDD cage...
Page 346 10-8 Internal Cabling Diagrams 2.5-inch Disk Model Power Option device supply Option device Optical disk drive P10* Mother board *: Unused connector Power cable...
Page 347: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications 3.5-inch Disk Model NEC Express5800/120Ei Item N8100-1426F N8100-1427F N8100-1444F Type Dual-core Intel Xeon Quad-core Intel Xeon processor processor Clock 1.86G / 1066 / 6M 2.5G / 1333 / 2x6M 3G / 1333 / 2x6M Standard Maximum Chipset...
Page 348 A-2 Specifications 2.5-inch Disk Model NEC Express5800/120Ei Item N8100-1422F N8100-1423F N8100-1443F Type Dual-core Intel Quad-core Intel Xeon processor Xeon processor Clock 1.86G / 1066 / 6M 2.5G / 1333 / 2x6M 3G / 1333 / 2x6M Standard Maximum Chipset Intel 5000V...
Page 349: Appendix B Other Precautions
HUB. Server Management Software The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD 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 350 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 351 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...
Page 352: Dvd/Cd-Rom
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 353: 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.
Page 354: 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 355: Appendix C Irq
Appendix C The factory-set interrupt requests are listed below. Find an appropriate one to install an optional device. Interrupt Request The factory-set IRQs are assigned as follows: Peripheral Device (Controller) System timer – – COM2 serial port COM1 serial port –...
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Page 357: Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions
BEFORE INSTALLING Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Read the following notes or information before installing the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your server supports the following optional boards; NOTE: If you want to install the other boards by using a driver floppy disk ("OEM-FD for Mass storage device"), except ones listed below,...
Page 358: Service Pack Which Expressbuilder Supports
D-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack. Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition – OS installation media (with Service Pack 2) –...
Page 359: About The System Partition Size
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-3 About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 4100MB (Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions) = 4100MB (Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Editions with Service Pack 2)
Page 360: Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions
D-4 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 X64 EDITIONS Preparations for Installation NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition (CD-ROM) / Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition (CD-ROM) Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Service Pack 2 (CD-ROM)
Page 361: Creating "Windows Server 2003 X64 Edition Oem-Disk For Expressbuilder
If you have only NEC Express5800 Server to create Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2003 can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later. Follow the steps below.
Page 362 Follow the steps below. Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. Start the Operating System. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. The Menu will appear. Click [Create drive disk] and select [OEM-Disk for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition].
Page 363: Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions Clean Installation
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-7 Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Turn on the system power. Insert the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions CD-ROM into the optical disk drive. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset the system.
Page 364 D-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – [LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Server 2003 for x64)] (When N8103-117 board is installed.) – [LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Server 2003 for x64)] (When N8103-116 board is installed.) –...
Page 365: Reinstallation To Multiple Logical Drives
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 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 366: Procedure For License Authentication
D-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 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 367: Updating The System - Applying Service Pack
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-11 Updating the System - Applying Service Pack - Update the system in the situation below: CPU is expanded (expanded to single processor to multi-processor). Modified system configuration. Recovered the system using recovery process. The system update brings the correction program provided by Microsoft to be applied to reinforce the system security.
Page 368 Log on to the system by the account with administrator authority to the server (such as administrator). Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. Click Start menu and [Run], and then execute the following command.
Page 369 Log on to the system with the account that has administrative privilege (e.g. administrator). Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of server. The Menu will be displayed Left-click on [Setup Windows], and then click [Update the system].
Page 370 Do not click [cancel] since it may be taken away after a few seconds. Click [OK] to restart the system. When the reboot is started, remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive immediately.
Page 371 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-15 Recovery Process If "Updating the System" is executed before the application of the "Hotfix for Windows x64 (KB921411)", "!" may be displayed on the USB root hub. If "!" is displayed on the USB root hub, perform application of the "Hotfix for Windows x64 (KB921411)"...
Page 372: Driver Installation And Advanced Settings
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive. If the autorun menu is displayed, close menu screen. The [Windows Explorer] dialog starts.
Page 373 Choose "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click [Next]. Click [Next]. Choose "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click [Next]. Click [Install]. When [InstallShield Wizard Completed] window is displayed, click [Finished]. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive, restart the system.
Page 374: Adapter Fault Tolerance (Aft)/Adaptive Load Balancing (Alb
D-18 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 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 375 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-19 If necessary to set the adapter priority setting, refer the following step. If not, go through to step 7. 1. Click [Settings] tab on [TEAM:xxx #yy Properties]. 2. Click [Modify Team]. 3. Point to the adapter [Intel(R)PRO/1000..] and click [Set Primary] or [Set Secondary].
Page 376: Network Driver
D-20 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 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. IP addresses is not be able to set when the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" check box OFF. This phenomenon will occur with the certain condition.
Page 377: Re-Install The Network Driver
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-21 [When PROSet is installed] The [Intel(R) PROSet] dialog box appears. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu, point to [Control Panel], [administrative tools], and click [Computer Management] and then double click the [(Network Adapter Name)] in the Network Adapter list.
Page 378: Optional Network Board Driver
If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-112/119/111/86/120/121/122/125/126), 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, install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. In case of utilizing (N8104-111/86) "\003\win\winnt\w2k3amd\dl3\pro100\winx64"...
Page 379: Graphics Accelerator Driver
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-23 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you utilize standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. Standard graphics accelerator drivers will be installed automatically. Please follow the following procedure when you want to re-install the driver individually.
Page 380: Installing Scsi Controller Driver (N8103-75/107
D-24 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/107) If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-75/107), update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. The SCSI controller driver will be installed automatically. Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-95) The SCSI controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 381: About Windows Activation
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-25 About Windows Activation Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Windows activation process is as follows. Click [Run] on [Start] menu. Type as follows in the [Open:] box, and click [OK]. oobe/msoobe /a When the screen as follows is displayed, click [Next].
Page 382: Setting For Collecting Memory Dump (Debug Information
D-26 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions The following screen is displayed. Process "Windows activation" according to the following message. SETTING FOR COLLECTING MEMORY DUMP (DEBUG INFORMATION) Set for collecting memory dump using the procedure described in Chapter 5.
Page 383: Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003
BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 Read the following notes or information before installing the Windows Server 2003. Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your server supports the following optional boards; NOTE: If you want to install the other boards by using a driver floppy disk ("OEM-FD for Mass storage device"), except ones listed below,...
Page 384: Service Pack Which Expressbuilder Supports
E-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack. Windows Server 2003 R2 – OS installation media (with Service Pack 2) –...
Page 385: Mounting Mo Device
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-3 Mounting MO Device Do not mount an MO device on your server during the Windows installation. About Removable Media Do not set removable media, such as DAT, into the device mounted on your server during the OS installation.
Page 386: About The System Partition Size
E-4 Installing Windows Server 2003 About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 R2) = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 with ServicePack = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 R2 with Service Pack2)
Page 387: Installing Windows Server 2003
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-5 INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 Preparations for Installation NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (CD-ROM)/ Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition (CD-ROM), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition (CD-ROM)/ Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition (CD-ROM)
Page 388: Creating "Windows Server 2003 Oem-Disk For Expressbuilder
Create from the menu which appears when running NEC Express5800 Server with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. If you have only NEC Express5800 Server to create Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2003 or Windows can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later.
Page 389 Follow the steps below. Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. Start the Operating System. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. The Menu will appear. Click [Create drive disk] and select [OEM-Disk for Windows Server 2003].
Page 390: Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation
E-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2003. Turn on the system power. Insert the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM into the optical disk drive. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset the system. After a bootable operating system has been installed on the hard disk drive, press Enter while the message "Press any key to boot from CD..."...
Page 391 Installing Windows Server 2003 E-9 Select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – [LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Server 2003 32-bit)] (When N8103-117 board is installed.) – [LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Server 2003 32-bit)] (When N8103-116 board is installed.) –...
Page 392: Reinstallation To Multiple Logical Drives
E-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 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 393 Installing Windows Server 2003 E-11 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 394: Re-Installing The Operation System If Multiple Logical Drives Exist
E-12 Installing Windows Server 2003 Re-installing the Operation System if 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. Specify the partition in which you want to install the operating system when the following message appears: The following list shows the existing partitions and...
Page 395: Procedure For License Authentication
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-13 Procedure for License Authentication Product Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be matched with the COA label in which the product key contained in Windows Server 2003 is written. NOTES: Execute the activation within 30 days. System may be locked after 30 days is passed.
Page 396 Log on to the system by the account with administrator authority to the server (such as administrator). Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. Click Start menu and [Run], and then execute the following command.
Page 397 Installing Windows Server 2003 E-15 When the following message is displayed, make sure to click [Finish] to restart the system. With that, application process of the Hotfix (KB921411) is finished.
Page 398 Log on to the system with the account that has administrative privilege (e.g. administrator). Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of server. The Windows Autorun Menu will be displayed Left-click on [Setup Windows], and then click [Update the system].
Page 399 Do not click [cancel] since it may be taken away after a few seconds. Click [OK] to restart the system. When the reboot is started, Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive immediately.
Page 400 E-18 Installing Windows Server 2003 Recovery Process If "Updating the System" is executed before the application of the "Hotfix for Windows Server 2003 (KB921411)", "!" may be displayed on the USB root hub. If "!" is displayed on the USB root hub, perform application of the "Hotfix for Windows Server 2003 (KB921411)"...
Page 401: Driver Installation And Advanced Settings
Choose "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click [Next]. Choose "Complete" and click [Next]. Click [Install]. When [InstallShield Wizard Completed] window is displayed, click [Finish]. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive, restart the system.
Page 402: Network Driver
E-20 Installing Windows Server 2003 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 403: Re-Install The Network Driver
See Chapter 5, "Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB)" for reset the Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB). Graphics Accelerator Driver If you utilize standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. Standard graphics accelerator drivers will be installed automatically.
Page 404: Installing Scsi Controller Driver (N8103-75/95/107
E-22 Installing Windows Server 2003 Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/95/107) If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-75/95/107), update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system. The SCSI controller driver will be installed automatically. Installing Disk Array Controller Driver (N8103-90) The Disk Array Controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 405: About Windows Activation
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-23 About Windows Activation Windows Server 2003 must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2003. Windows activation process is as follows. NOTE: When you use Windows Server 2003 R2, activation process is not needed. Click [Run] on [Start] menu.
Page 406 E-24 Installing Windows Server 2003 The following screen is displayed. Process "Windows activation" according to the following message.
Page 407: Available Switch Options For Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini File
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-25 Available Switch Options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini File Many different switches will be available if you edit Boot.ini file. For the available switch options, refer to the following information: Microsoft Knowledge Base - Article ID: 833721 "Available switch options for the Windows XP and the Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini files"...
Page 408: Setting For Collecting Memory Dump (Debug Information
E-26 Installing Windows Server 2003 SETTING FOR COLLECTING MEMORY DUMP (DEBUG INFORMATION) Set for collecting memory dump using the procedure described in Chapter 5.
Page 409: Appendix F Using A Client Computer Which Has A Cd Drive
Appendix F Using a Client Computer Which Has a CD Drive The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER disk is DVD so that a client computer which you want to use for managing the server needs a DVD drive. If you want to install the management software of EXPRESSBUILDER to the client without the DVD drive, make a CD-R from EXPRESSBUILDER DVD according to the following steps.
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Page 411: Appendix G Product Configuration Record Table
Appendix G 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 Memory Size Serial No. Date Installed Size Serial No. Date Installed Size Serial No.
Page 412 G-2 Product Configuration Record Table 5.25-inch Device Slot 1 Size Capacity Serial No. Model name Type number Date Installed Slot 2 (standard Size Capacity Serial No. ATAPI DVD Model name Type number Date Installed drive) 3.5-inch Device Slot 1 Size Capacity Serial No.
Page 413: Software
Product Configuration Record Table G-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 Remarks...
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This manual is also suitable for:

N8100-1423f N8100-1444f N8100-1426f N8100-1427f N8100-1443f Express5800/120ei

NEC N8100-1422F 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

Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Other Precautions

Appendix C IRQ

Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions

Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003

Appendix F Using a Client Computer Which Has a CD Drive

Appendix G Product Configuration Record Table

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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