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NEC N8800-164F User Manual

Express5800/r320a-e4, express5800/r320b-m4
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N8800-164F, EXP320L
NEC Express5800/R320a-E4
N8800-165F, EXP320M
NEC Express5800/R320b-M4
User's Guide (Setup)
1st Edition
7-2011
856-129126-121- A

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  • Page 1 N8800-164F, EXP320L NEC Express5800/R320a-E4 N8800-165F, EXP320M NEC Express5800/R320b-M4 User's Guide (Setup) 1st Edition 7-2011 856-129126-121- A...
  • 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: Safety Indications

    Keep this User's Guide handy for quick reference when necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS To use NEC Express5800 series safely, follow the instructions in this User's Guide. This guide explains components that pose a danger, types of dangers caused by failing to follow the instructions, and actions taken to prevent them;...
  • Page 4 Symbols and its descriptions used in this User’s Guide and warning labels are as follows: Attention Indicates a risk of an electric shock. Indicates a risk of a personal injury due to heat. Indicates a risk of catching your fingers. Indicates a risk of a fire or smoke.
  • Page 5 Mandatory actions Unplug the server. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire. Indicates a general action to take that is not defined herein. Make sure to follow the instructions. Be sure to provide earthing. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be caused. For detailed notes to set up the machine safely, refer to “PRECAUTION FOR SAFETY”...
  • Page 6 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 7 CE Statement Australia EMI: NOTE: This is a Class A product. In domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Canada EMI: This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 8 Trademarks and Patents NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, NEC ESMPRO and DianaScope are registered trademarks of NEC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
  • Page 9 (5) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or consequential damage arising from the use of this manual regardless of (4) above.
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  • Page 11: Preface

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

  • Page 12: About This User's Guide

    Something you need to make sure when using the server or software Helpful information, something useful to know TIPS: About our Web Service Information on NEC Express5800/ft series including modification modules is also available on our web site, NEC Global Site: http://www.nec.com/...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Step 5: Set HBA configuration by using QLogic BIOS......... 4-20 Step 6 Install VMware ESX 4.0 Update2 ............ 4-27 Step 7 Install Software NEC Express5800/ft Series offers ......4-35 Step8 Set Dual Disk Configuration.............. 4-38 Step 9: Connect and Configure Options............4-49 Step 10: Enable OS Boot Monitoring Function ..........
  • Page 14 NEC ESMPRO Manager .................. 5-4 Disable Auto Reinstallation of CPU Module ........... 5-5 Confirmation of the Kernel Version ..............5-8 This completes version confirmation..............5-8 Confirmation of the ft Server Control Software Version ......... 5-9 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING...........6-1 SYSTEM REPAIR ................... 6-2 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Before Using

    Chapter 1 Before Using This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server, the main unit and its accessories. Go through this chapter before you start setup of the product.

  • Page 16: Notes For Safe Handling

    1-2 Before Using NOTES FOR SAFE HANDLING The following section describes necessary information to use the product properly and safely. Warning Label Warning label is placed in the certain part of the system so that the user stays alert to possible risks. Do not remove or damage the label.

  • Page 17: Precautions For Safety

    NEC assumes no liability for any accidents or damage to physical assets resulting from the use of this equipment in such systems or facilities.

  • Page 18: Use Of Power Supply And Power Cord

    1-4 Before Using Use of Power Supply and Power Cord WARNING Do not handle a power plug with a wet hand. Do not plug/unplug a power cord with a wet hand. There is a risk of an electric shock. Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Never connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

  • Page 19: Before Using

    Before Using 1-5 CAUTION Do not use any power outlet other than one for 3-prong. This equipment has a 3-prong outlet. You can only plug-in to a 3-prong plug. If you connect any plug other than the 3-prong one, you may get electric shock.
  • Page 20 Do not use any non-designated interface cable. Use only interface cables designated by NEC; identify which component or connector to attach beforehand. If you use an inappropriate cable or make a wrong connection, there is a risk of short-circuit that could lead to a fire.

  • Page 21: Cleaning And Handling Of Internal Devices

    NiMH (or Li-Ion) batteries, contact your service representative to replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by NEC. Do not disassemble the server to replace or recharge the battery by yourself.

  • Page 22: During Operation

    1-8 Before Using CAUTION High temperature Immediately after powering off the system, system components such as hard disk drive may be very hot. Wait for the server to cool down completely before adding/removing components. Make sure to complete installation. Firmly install all power cords, interface cables and/or boards. An incompletely installed component may cause a contact failure, resulting in fire and/or smoke.
  • Page 23 Before Using 1-9 Rack-mount Model (R320a-E4/R320b-M4) WARNING Do not install the equipment on a nonconforming rack. Install the equipment on a 19-inch rack conforming to the EIA standard. Do not use the equipment without a rack or install it on a nonconforming rack. The equipment may not function properly, and there is a risk of damage to physical assets or injuries.
  • Page 24 1-10 Before Using CAUTION Be careful not to hurt your fingers. Exercise great care not to hurt your fingers on the rail when you mount/dismount the server into/from the rack. Do not attempt to install the server yourself. Transport and install the rack with three and more people. Doing so with two or less people could cause the falling of the rack and damaging the surroundings.

  • Page 25: Unpackaging

    Keep the accessories in a safe place. You will need them when you perform setup, addition of options, or replacement of failed components. To check NEC EXPRESSBUILDER components, see the attached list. Be sure to fill out and mail the software registration card that is shipped with the operating system.

  • Page 26: Transporting Device

    1-12 Before Using Transporting Device This unit and options use lithium-metal battery or lithium-ion battery. Contact your local reseller for transporting the unit by air or shipping since the regulation is applied to air and maritime transportation of lithium battery...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 About Operating System

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

  • Page 28: Vmware Esx 4.0 Update2

    “Setup procedure to install ESX” (page 4-3) to setup. Supported OS You need to install VMware ESX 4.0 Update2, hereinafter called as “ESX”, for using the NEC Express5800/ft series. Refer to the website below for the operating systems which can run on the ESX virtual machine (hereinafter referred to as guest OS).

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Installing Server

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

  • Page 30: Installation

    INSTALLATION This section describes installation of NEC Express5800/ft series. Rack-mount Model You can mount NEC Express5800/ft series on a rack that conforms to the EIA standards. IMPORTANT: NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. You should ask maintenance personnel to install it.

  • Page 31: Installing Server

    Do not leave more than one device pulled out from the rack. Do not install excessive wiring. Do not install NEC Express5800/ft series in such places as listed below. If you locate racks or install the server in such places, the server may malfunction.
  • Page 32 When the operating temperatures of NEC Express5800/ft series (10 to 35°C) are exceeded, there is a risk of malfunction. You must take adequate precautions and measures for airflow inside the rack as well as in the room so that the internal temperature can be kept within this range during operation.
  • Page 33 Installing Server 3-5 Checking the place to install ● Imprinted mark (2 imprinted Decide the place (height) to install. marks for 5Us) To keep balance, install it as low as you can on the rack. To install the rack, the height for 4U is (the height Places to install required.
  • Page 34 3-6 Installing Server 1. If the rack has front and rear doors, read the instruction that comes with the rack, and open them. 2. Install the brackets from the rear side of the rack. Install the brackets with its flat side facing inside.
  • Page 35 Installing Server 3-7 3. Fix the core nuts to the front side of the rack. Attach them symmetrically (total: 4 core nuts). Core nuts (top of device) Bottom of device Core nuts Fix a core nut from inside of the rack. Hook either of the clips of the core nut to a square hole of the rack, and hook the other clip to a hole by a flat-blade...
  • Page 36 3-8 Installing Server 6. Remove the system Backplane from the 4U chassis. System backplane Screws 7. Insert the 4U chassis from the front side of the rack. Plate screws 8. Tentatively fasten the plate screws attached to the device to the 4 places at the top and the bottom on front, and back sides (total: 8) from the rear.
  • Page 37 Installing Server 3-9 10. Fasten tightly the 4 round screws on the back side and the 8 plate screws on the side panels (which you fastened tentatively). Panhead screws on the side panels Plate screws on the side panels Plate screws on the side panels 11.
  • Page 38 3-10 Installing Server 14. Push up the levers on the left and right sides. 15. Fasten the screws on the left and right side with pressing closer against the front face of CPU/IO Modules. 16. Mount the CPU/IO module 1 in the same way.
  • Page 39 Installing Server 3-11 Unmounting the device from the rack (N8140-74/92/93/94/98/99) Follow the steps below and unmount the device from the rack. CAUTION Observe the following precautions to use the server safely. There is a risk of a burn, personal injury, or damage to physical assets. For details, see “Notes for Safe Handling”...

  • Page 40: Installing The Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-003)

    3-12 Installing Server INSTALLING the Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-003) This section describes how to install the rack-mount model of NEC Express5800/ft series without using the dedicated rack. IMPORTANT: NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. You should ask maintenance personnel to install it.
  • Page 41 Installing Server 3-13 Do not install NEC Express5800/ft series in such places as listed below. Otherwise, the server may malfunction. Place where temperatures change widely (near a heater, air conditioner, or refrigerator). Place that is subject to intense vibration. Place where corrosive gas (sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, or ozone) is generated, or a place that is close to chemicals or exposed to chemicals.
  • Page 42 3-14 Installing Server Steps to Install the Rack-mount Model to the Tower Conversion Kit Follow the procedure below to install the devices to the tower conversion kit. Open the front door of the tower conversion kit. If the door is locked, use the server-accessory key to unlock.
  • Page 43 Installing Server 3-15 Remove the AC lock bracket. Remove two CPU/IO modules from the 4U chassis. Remove the DVD drive unit from the 4U chassis. When the system is installed to TOWER CONVERSION KIT, HANDLE equipped in front of the system must have been removed. If you do not remove, you cannot close front bezel. Insert and securely tuck the 4U chassis from the front side of the tower conversion kit.
  • Page 44 3-16 Installing Server Fix the 4U chassis to the tower conversion kit with 4 plate screws. Top (toward the backside) Bottom (toward the backside) Install AC rock bracket and fasten the screws. Insert the DVD drive unit to the 4U chassis and fasten with screws.
  • Page 45 Installing Server 3-17 Close the levers on the top and the bottom and fix the CPU/IO module with the screws. Fix the CPU/IO module #1 to the 4U chassis with the same procedures.

  • Page 46: Connect Peripheral Devices To Nec Express5800/Ft Series

    To connect a third-party peripheral device or interface cable to the server, check with your sales agent to see if they are compatible with NEC Express5800/ft series. Some third-party devices may not be used with the server.
  • Page 47 Installing Server 3-19 IMPORTANT: Connection of optional devices In the case of standard configuration, you need to complete setup of the operating system before mounting optional PCI cards or hard disks that you purchased separately. Keyboard Flash FDD (via keyboard hub to connection USB mouse) modem...
  • Page 48 3-20 Installing Server Stopper Insert the power cords to the AC inlets of the power unit. Connect the plug at the other end of the power cord to a wall outlet with parallel double-pole grounds provided or to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). To use the functions of the server, you should connect the server to the UPS.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4 Esx Setup

    ESX Setup 4-1 Chapter 4 ESX Setup This chapter describes procedures for configuring OS Boot Monitoring function, setting up for ESX installation, various setting, and so on.

  • Page 50: Setup Flow

    Step 4: Invalidate OS Boot Monitoring Function Step 5: Set HBA configuration by QLogic BIOS Step 6: Install VMware ESX 4.0 Update2 Step 7: Install Software NEC Express5800/ft Series offers Step 8: Set Dual Disk Configuration Step 9: Connect and Configure Options...

  • Page 51: Setup Procedure To Install Esx

    Setup procedure to install ESX Follow the procedure below to install ESX. IMPORTANT: NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision equipment. It is recommended to ask engineer from maintenance service provider with good knowledge for setup. Operate the step 1 to 11.

  • Page 52: Step 2: Prepare Setup Procedure For Esx Installation

    Before installing ESX, be sure to do the following. If you do not prepare, setup cannot be performed properly. Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series With the power of NEC Express5800/ft series off, follow the steps below: Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series. Follow the instructions below to prepare.
  • Page 53 ESX Setup 4-5 Set the CPU/IO module 0 primary. The locations of the parts required for operations and check are shown below: CPU/IO module 0 Mount only one HDD for each slot when you install/reinstall ESX. Status LED Front side of device DISK ACCSSS LED POWER switch CPU/IO module 1...
  • Page 54 Execute the operation to be taken when AC power supply is turned off. <When the AC power is off (The power cord is not plugged into the outlet)> Connect the power cords to NEC Express5800/ft series in the following order: Connect the power cord to the AC inlet A connector.

  • Page 55: Step 3-A: Enable Internal Disk

    When it is not necessary to change the initial settings, go to “Step 4: Invalidate OS Boot Monitoring Function”.) Turn on the display and the peripheral equipment connected to the NEC Express5800/ft series.
  • Page 56 4-8 ESX Setup When the message “Press <F2> to enter SETUP” or “Press <F2> to enter SETUP or Press <F12> to boot from Network” is displayed on the display screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup Utility “SETUP” starts and the Main menu is displayed on the screen. Move the cursor onto [Advanced] and select [Advanced].
  • Page 57 ESX Setup 4-9 Move the cursor onto [Option ROM Configuration] and press Enter. The Option ROM Configuration submenu appears. Move the cursor onto [PCI Slot3 Option ROM] and press Enter. Parameters appear.
  • Page 58 4-10 ESX Setup Among the parameters, choose [Disabled] and press Enter. The current display of the configuration for PCI Slot3 Option ROM will be changed to [Disabled.] Move the cursor onto [Embedded SAS Option ROM] and press Enter. Parameters appear.
  • Page 59 ESX Setup 4-11 Select [Enabled] from the parameter and press Enter. The display of current configuration for [Embedded SAS Option ROM] becomes [Enabled]. This is the end of steps for enabling internal disk. The following procedure shows how to invalidate the monitoring function. Go to “Step 4: Invalidate OS Boot Monitoring Function”...

  • Page 60: Step 3-B: Validate Fc Card

    After a while, the “NEC” logo will appear on the screen. While the “NEC” logo is displayed on the screen, NEC Express5800/ft series is performing the power-on self test (POST) to check itself. For details, see the separate volume of User’s Guide.
  • Page 61 ESX Setup 4-13 When the message “Press <F2> to enter SETUP” or “Press <F2> to enter SETUP or Press <F12> to boot from Network” is displayed on the display screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup Utility “SETUP” starts and the Main menu is displayed on the screen. Move the cursor onto [Advanced] and select [Advanced].
  • Page 62 4-14 ESX Setup Move the cursor onto [Option ROM Configuration] and press Enter. The Option ROM Configuration submenu appears. Move the cursor onto [PCI Slot3 Option ROM] and press Enter. Parameters appear.
  • Page 63 ESX Setup 4-15 Among the parameters, choose [Enabled] and press Enter. The current display of the configuration for PCI Slot3 Option ROM will be changed to [Enabled.] Move the cursor onto [Embedded SAS Option ROM] and press Enter. Parameters appear.
  • Page 64 4-16 ESX Setup Select [Disabled] from the parameter and press Enter. The display of current configuration for [Embedded SAS Option ROM] becomes [Disabled]. This is the end of steps for validating FC card. . The following procedure shows how to invalidate the monitoring function. Go to “Step 4: Invalidate OS Boot Monitoring Function”...

  • Page 65: Step 4: Invalidate Os Boot Monitoring Function

    Step 4: Invalidate OS Boot Monitoring Function Configure this to confirm the power is on and to process appropriately the setup later. The NEC Express5800/ft series has a monitoring function at start up. Invalidate the monitoring function when installing. If you do not invalidate the function, you will not be able to complete the installation correctly.
  • Page 66 4-18 ESX Setup Move the cursor onto [Monitoring Configuration] and press Enter. The Monitoring Configuration submenu appears. Move the cursor onto [OS Boot Monitoring] and press Enter. Parameter appears. Select [Disabled] from the parameter and press Enter. The display of current setting for OS Boot Monitoring becomes [Disabled].
  • Page 67 ESX Setup 4-19 Press Esc key, then go back to Server menu, and move the cursor onto [Exit]. The Exit menu appears. Move the cursor key onto [Exit Saving Changes] and Press Enter. The Setup confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] and press Enter. Save the setting and quit the SETUP, and then reboot.

  • Page 68: Step 5: Set Hba Configuration By Using Qlogic Bios

    4-20 ESX Setup Step 5: Set HBA configuration by using QLogic BIOS IMPORTANT: Before setting the HBA configuration by using QLogic BIOS, it is required to complete the storage settings such as creating a logical disk. Start from the CPU/IO module 0, and then perform the following. In the QLogic prompt window which appears during POST, press CTRL + Q or ALT + Select “Configuration Settings”, and then press Enter.
  • Page 69 ESX Setup 4-21 Select “Adapter Settings”, and the press Enter. Select “Host Adapter BIOS”, and then press Enter to change the setting to “Enabled”. (The default is “Disabled”.)
  • Page 70 4-22 ESX Setup Press ESC once to return to the Configuration Settings screen. Select “Selectable Boot Settings”, and then press Enter.
  • Page 71 ESX Setup 4-23 Select “Selectable Boot”, and then press Enter to change the setting to “Enabled”. (The default is “Disabled”.) Select “(Primary) Boot Port Name, Lun:”, and then press Enter.
  • Page 72 4-24 ESX Setup The storage devices that are recognized by the FC card are displayed in the “Select Fibre Channel Device” window. Select the storage device to boot, and then press Enter. 1.10 In the “Select LUN” window, select LUN to boot, and then press Enter. (By default, “0”...
  • Page 73 ESX Setup 4-25 1.11 The port name and LUN specified in steps 1-9 and 1-10 respectively are applied to “(Primary) Boot Port Name, Lun:”. 1.12 Press ESC twice to display the confirmation window. Select “Save changes”, and then press Enter.
  • Page 74 4-26 ESX Setup 1.13 Select “Exit Fast!UTIL”, and then press Enter. 1.14 Select “Reboot”, and the press Enter to reboot the system. The settings for the CPU/IO module 0 are complete. Next, start from the CPU/IO module 1, and then perform steps 1.1 to 1.14 again. CHECK: The images shown in 1.9-1.11 are examples.

  • Page 75: Step 6 Install Vmware Esx 4.0 Update2

    ESX Setup 4-27 Step 6 Install VMware ESX 4.0 Update2 1. Insert the install DVD of ft control software 3.1.2 for VMware vSphere4 Update2 to start the machine. The ftSys logo is displayed. IMPORTANT: Boot CPU/IO module 0 as the primary. The capacity of the volume where VMware ESX4.0 Update 2 and ft control software are installed must be 20 GB or...
  • Page 76 4-28 ESX Setup Table1．Internal Disk States State Description Disks in this slot are initialized and mirrored One or both disks in this slot are initialized, but not mirrored. Disks in this slot need to be initialized. Initialize the disks in your system as follows: CAUTION: Initializing a disk destroys all existing data on the disk.
  • Page 77 ESX Setup 4-29 7. On the End User License Agreement page, read VMware’s license agreement and select the I accept option to accept the terms of the agreement. Click Next. 8. On the Select Keyboard page, select the option that best describes your keyboard, then click Next.
  • Page 78 4-30 ESX Setup 10. Click Next after the completion of loading. 11. On the License page, click Enter a serial number now, then specify a serial number. Before leaving the License page, ensure that only the left embedded Ethernet port (labeled port 1) in the upper CPU/IO module has an active network connection.
  • Page 79 ESX Setup 4-31 13. On the second Network Configuration page, verify that the network adapter you selected for the service console is vmnic100600. Reattach the network cable to the left embedded Ethernet port in the lower CPU/IO module. You can reconnect all other network cables at your convenience.
  • Page 80 4-32 ESX Setup 16. On the Datastore page, do one of the following; o If you are installing the system software onto a blank disk, click Create new datastore. Then, enable the check box for Create on the same device as ESX to create a datastore using any disk space that remains on the disk after creating the system software partitions.
  • Page 81 ESX Setup 4-33 19. On the Date and Time page, do one of the following: Click Automatically, specify an NTP server, and click Next. Click Manually, set the date and time, and click Next. 20. If the Set Administrator Password page is displayed, type the root password for the system in both text boxes.
  • Page 82 4-34 ESX Setup 22. On the Installing ESX 4.0 page, when the installer displays that the status is 100% Complete, click Next to continue. 23. On the Installation Complete page, click Finish to reboot the system and eject the installation DVD.

  • Page 83: Step 7 Install Software Nec Express5800/Ft Series Offers

    ESX Setup 4-35 Step 7 Install Software NEC Express5800/ft Series offers Install the software provided by NEC Express5800/ft series by the following procedures. ft Server Control Software 1. Select [VMware ESX 4.0] in the bootloader (Grub) window and press Enter. When starting ESX completes, [VMware ESX 4.0.0 –...
  • Page 84 # mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom 6. Install the alert linkage functions with ESMPRO Agent. Install either Japanese version or English version. When you install Japanese version # cd /mnt/cdrom/NEC/report-table/ # rpm –ivh ftexp-report-table.ja-3.0.0-NEC01.noarch.rpm When you install English version # cd /mnt/cdrom/NEC/report-table/ # rpm –ivh ftexp-report-table.en-3.0.0-NEC01.noarch.rpm...
  • Page 85 ESX Setup 4-37 NEC ESMPRO Agent Refer to the Installation Guide (/doc/esmsa_ft-inst_e.pdf) for ftserver and Installation Guide (/doc/esmsa_inst_e.pdf) stored in the NEC ESMPRO Agent for VMware CD-ROM for how to install. IMPORTANT: Mount the NEC ESMPRO Agent for VMware CD-ROM by the following procedures.

  • Page 86: Step8 Set Dual Disk Configuration

    Execute Disk settings and configure dual disk when a new hard drive is added. Disk Configuration RAID must be configured for all the internal disks in NEC Express5800/ft series. As shown on the chart1, the internal disks redundancy is configured by software RAID with the internal disks of corresponding slots.
  • Page 87 ESX Setup 4-39 Chart1 Slots corresponding to the mirroring process Corresponding slot Slot 0 (10/40/1) Slot 0 (11/40/1) Slot 1 (10/40/2) Slot 1 (11/40/2) Slot 2 (10/40/3) Slot 2 (11/40/3) Slot 3 (10/40/4) Slot 3 (11/40/4) Slot 4 (10/40/5) Slot 4 (11/40/5) Slot 5 (10/40/6) Slot 5 (11/40/6) Slot 6 (10/40/7)
  • Page 88 RAID using the “mpmadm” command, which is described later in this document. Use only the hard disk drives specified by NEC. There is a risk of hard disk as well as the entire device breakdown when you install a third-party hard disk drive.
  • Page 89 ESX Setup 4-41 Disk settings(RAID construction) Use /opt/ft/sbin/mpmadm to construct RAID. Configure disks as follows: IMPORTANT: You must execute the following operations as root user. Perform disk duplication by specifying and executing the RAID device name and the kernel device name indicating the disk for mpmadm -C.
  • Page 90 4-42 ESX Setup <<< Check that synchronization has started with the specified RAID device name.>>> # ./mpmadm -l mpm0 [2/2] |_ vmhba110500:C0:T0:L0 [ in_sync ] |_ vmhba100500:C0:T0:L0 [ in_sync ] mpm1 [2/2] resync=1.3% (930944/71484736) finish=13.8min (84631K/s) |_ vmhba110500:C0:T1:L0 [ in_sync ] |_ vmhba100500:C0:T1:L0 [ in_sync ] <<<...
  • Page 91 ESX Setup 4-43 Creating and Mounting a Filesystem To use the RAID device(mpm), you need to create a VMFS datastore in vSphere Client. The following is an example of creating datastore. 1. Open vSphere Client and log on to the ESX host. 2.
  • Page 92 4-44 ESX Setup 5. Select a storage type. To create a datastore on a mirrored volume of an internal disk, click Disk/LUN and click Next.
  • Page 93 ESX Setup 4-45 6. The Select Disk/LUN page displays a list of volumes that are available for formatting. Each mirrored volume you created with the mpmadm command is displayed as a Local STRATUS Disk (mpmn) . Select a mirrored volume on which to create the datastore and click Next.
  • Page 94 4-46 ESX Setup 7. The Current Disk Layout page is displayed, do one of the following: • If the wizard reports that A partition will be created and used, click Next to continue. • If the wizard offers you the choice of how to partition the volume, select Use all available partitions (to delete all data on the disk), then click Next to continue.
  • Page 95 ESX Setup 4-47 8. On the Properties page is displayed, enter a name for the new datastore and click Next. 9. On the Formatting page, set the maximum file size. Unless you have specific needs, do not change the 256 GB, Block size: 1MB and Maximize capacity defaults. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 96 4-48 ESX Setup 10. On the Ready to Complete page, Verify the disk layout and properties, then click Finish to create the datastore. 11.After a few seconds, the new datastore appears on the Storage page under Datastores. This is the end steps for creating and formatting datastore.

  • Page 97: Step 9: Connect And Configure Options

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

  • Page 98: Step 10: Enable Os Boot Monitoring Function

    4-50 ESX Setup Step 10: Enable OS Boot Monitoring Function When necessary for system operation, enable the [OS Boot Monitoring] setting which has been disabled in “Step 4: Invalidate OS Boot Monitoring Function” Set appropriate time referring to “Step 4: Invalidate OS Boot Monitoring Function” (page 4-12). (Default is 10 minutes.

  • Page 99: Step 11: Back Up System Information

    Follow the steps below to make a backup copy of the system information: Prepare a 3.5-inch floppy disk. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive and reboot the system. NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is activated and [Boot selection] menu is displayed. Select [Tool menu] Select [English].

  • Page 100: Setup Procedures Upon Installing Guest Os

    4-52 ESX Setup Setup Procedures upon Installing Guest OS For the setup procedures upon installing guest OS, see the basic system management of VMware vSphere. For the network configuration, refer to the User’s Guide packaged with this guide and the ESX Configuration Guide of VMware vSphere. NOTE: Guest OS cannot use the optical disk drive on the ESX host during operation.

  • Page 101: Chapter 5 Procedures After Completion Of Installation

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

  • Page 102: Installing Management Utilities

    NEC Express5800/ft series. Install and setup these management utilities in the NEC Express5800/ft series or the computer (management PC) that manages the NEC Express5800/ft series. “NEC ESMPRO Agent” for monitoring VMware is not attached at this device by default,so you need to purchase it if you use.

  • Page 103: Nec Esmpro Agent

    Installation Guide (/doc/esmsa_inst_e.pdf) and Installation Guide for ft server (/doc/esmsa_ft-inst_e.pdf)included in the CD-ROM of “NEC ESMPRO Agent for VMware”. In order for NEC ESMPRO Agent to operate, it is necessary to configure the settings according to your environment. See the User’s Guide (/doc/esmsa_users_e.pdf) included in the CD-ROM of “NEC ESMPRO Agent for VMware”.

  • Page 104: Nec Esmpro Manager

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

  • Page 105: Disable Auto Reinstallation Of Cpu Module

    Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-5 Disable Auto Reinstallation of CPU Module You can disable the auto reinstallation of CPU module with the following configuration. You can shift the timing of no communication that occurs during the installation process of CPU module by disabling the auto reinstallation of CPU module and manually enabling the installation of the module.
  • Page 106 5-6 Procedures after Completion of Installation Manually install CPU module 1. Confirm which CPU/IO module is the primary. CPU/IO module 0 is the primary – Path of CPU module to be installed is 1. CPU/IO module 1 is the primary – Path of CPU module to be installed is 0. 2.
  • Page 107 Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-7 You can also limit the auto reinstallation of CPU timing by combination with cron daemon. 1. Add configuration to /etc/crontab Example: Disable auto reinstallation of CPU module from 6:00 to 18:15 everyday. Add the following rows to /etc/crontab # Defer CPU bringup at 6:00 every day # Enable CPU bringup at 18:15 every day 0 6 * * * root /opt/ft/bin/ftsmaint bringupPolicy defer...

  • Page 108: Confirmation Of The Kernel Version

    5-8 Procedures after Completion of Installation Confirmation of the Kernel Version The following describes how to check the version of ESX and the version of the kernel in the service console. Check the version following the steps below. Run the following command on the service console. # cat /proc/vmware/version | grep VMware Service Console Run the following command on the service console.

  • Page 109: Confirmation Of The Ft Server Control Software Version

    The following describes how to check the version of ft Server Control Software. Perform the procedure when you need to check the ft Server Control Software version of the current system such as before adding units or attachment to NEC Express5800/ft series. Confirm the version following the steps below: 1.
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  • Page 111: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter describes what to do when files needed to operate the OS are damaged and any trouble occurs on the product.

  • Page 112: System Repair

    6-2 Troubleshooting SYSTEM REPAIR For repairing the service console, try fsck. IMPORTANT: If the sd device cannot be recognized by the service console, the system cannot be repaired. To execute this configuration, login as a user with root privilege. # fsck -C -pvf /dev/sd* *:device ID Try the guest OS repairing method according to each OS.

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    Did you set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD during POST and restart the server? → If you do not set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD during POST and restart the server, an error message will appear or the OS will boot.
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  • Page 115: Appendix A About Services

    Appendix A About Services Information on NEC Express5800/ft series is provided the web at NEC Global Site http://www.nec.com/...
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