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NEC R320c-E4 User Manual

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NEC Express Server
Express5800 Series
Express5800/R320c-E4
Model Number: N8800-173F, EXP320P
Express5800/R320c-M4
Model Number: N8800-174F, EXP320Q
User's Guide
Chapter 1 General Description
Chapter 2 Preparations
Chapter 3 Setup
Chapter 4 Appendix
September 2013, Second Edition
© NEC Corporation 2013
30.004.01-101.02

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  • Page 1 NEC Express Server Express5800 Series Express5800/R320c-E4 Model Number: N8800-173F, EXP320P Express5800/R320c-M4 Model Number: N8800-174F, EXP320Q User’s Guide Chapter 1 General Description Chapter 2 Preparations Chapter 3 Setup Chapter 4 Appendix 30.004.01-101.02 September 2013, Second Edition © NEC Corporation 2013...

  • Page 2: Documents Provided With This Product

    Configure hardware and setup management tool associated with Upgrading the System hardware Chapter 3: Convenient Useful features and the detail of system BIOS settings, SAS Features Configuration Utility, and EXPRESSBUILDER Other documents Provides the detail of NEC ESMPRO and the other features. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.2 Front View (With front bezel removed) ..................41 4.3 Rear View ..........................42 4.4 External View..........................44 4.5 Optical Disk Drive ........................45 4.6 CPU/IO Module ........................46 4.7 CPU/IO Board........................... 48 4.8 LEDs............................49 Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 4 3.2 EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 Network configuration ............... 83 4. EXPRESSBUILDER ..........................85 4.1 Features of EXPRESSBUILDER ....................85 4.2 Using EXPRESSBUILDER ....................... 85 5. Installing Software Components ......................86 6. Power OFF ............................. 87 Chapter 4 Appendix ............................. 88 1. Specifications ............................89 Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 5: Notations Used In This Document

    Unless otherwise stated, hard disk drives (HDD) described in this document refer to the following.  Hard disk drives (HDD) Removable media Unless otherwise stated, removable media described in this document refer to both of the following.  USB memory  Flash FDD Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 6: Abbreviations Of Operating Systems

    Windows Server 2003. *3: Used as an installation platform only. POST POST described in this document refer to the following.  Power On Self-Test BMC described in this document refer to the following.  Baseboard Management Controller Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 7: Trademarks

    Trademarks Trademarks EXPRESSSCOPE is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel, Pentium, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation of the United States. AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation of the United States and other countries.

  • Page 8: Regulatory Notices

    BSMI Statement Korean KC Standards Registration NO. : KCC-REM-NEC-EXP320Q Basic Model Number : EXP320Q Trade Name or Registrant : NEC CORPORATION Equipment Name : FT Server Manufacturer : NEC CORPORATION Turkish RoHS information relevant for Turkish market EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
  • Page 9 European Union Member States. Outside the European Union If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union, please contact your local authority and ask for the correct method of disposal. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 10: Warnings And Additions To This Document

    The contents of this document may change without prior notice. Do not make copies or alter the document content without permission from NEC Corporation. Every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this document. However, if you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions, please contact your retailer.

  • Page 11: Precautions For Use (Be Sure To Read)

    Names and Functions of Components in this document. Safety precautions Follow the instructions in this document for the safe use of NEC Express server. This User’s Guide describes hazardous parts of the server, possible hazards, and how to avoid them. Server components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around them (or, in some cases, by printing the warnings on the server).

  • Page 12: Symbols Used In This Document And On Warning Labels

    Unplug the power cord of the server. specifically identified. Make sure to follow Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be the instruction. caused. Make sure equipment is properly grounded. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be caused. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 13: Safety Notes

    Do not disassemble the server, and contact the store where you purchased the product or your maintenance service company. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 14: Rack Installation

    For inquiries regarding the installation or wiring of the power supply system, consult with the company that performed the installation or wiring, or the power company that services your area. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 15: Power Supply And Power Cord Use

    Do not secure the power cord with staples or damaged power cord with a power cord of the equivalents same standard. For information on replacing the power cord, contact the store where you purchased the product or a maintenance service company) Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 16: Installation, Relocation, Storage, And Connection

    Do not get your fingers caught in the rails When mounting/removing the server onto/from the rack, be careful to avoid getting your fingers caught in the rails or cutting your fingers on the rails. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 17: Cleaning And Working With Internal Devices

    Use only the specified 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 18: During Operation

    Keep your hands and hair away from the cooling fan at the rear of the server during operation. Failure to observe this warning may cause your hands or hair to catch in the fan, resulting in personal injury. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 19: 一般注意事項

    Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) 安全注意事項 本節講述安全使用本伺服器所需的注意事項。為了您正確安全地使用本伺服器，請仔細閱讀該節內容。符號 的相關說明請參考“安全標示（SAFETY INDICATIONS）＂說明。 一般注意事項 WARNING 請勿用於危及人命和需要高度可靠性的操作上。 請勿安裝本伺服器於醫療設備、原子能設備、航空宇宙機器、運輸設備等會危及人命以及需要高 度可靠性的設備和機器上，也勿使用本伺服器來控制這些機器。如果將本伺服器用於這類系統的 設備及機器，所造成人身事故及財產損失等後果，本公司概不負責。 發生冒煙、異味、雜音時請勿使用。 發生冒煙、異味、雜音等時，請立即關閉電源，並將電源插頭從插座上拔下。然後請與您的服務 代表聯繫。繼續使用會導致火災。 伺服器內請勿插入鐵絲和金屬片。 請勿將金屬片和鐵絲等異物插入通氣孔或軟碟機或光碟機的縫隙。有觸電的危險。 請勿在未指定的場所使用本產品。 請安裝伺服器於標準EIA 19吋的機架，請勿在不適當的場所安裝伺服器於機架。 否則，可能造成伺服器及機架內的其他系統受到不良影響，且機架脫落可能導致火災或者人身傷 害。有關安裝環境和防震技術的詳細事項請參閱附帶的用戶手冊或與經銷商或維護服務公司聯 繫。 請參照相關標準安裝伺服器於機架。 請依照EIA標準安裝伺服器於機架內。請勿安裝伺服器於除了標準EIA 19吋以外的任何機架或不 適當的機架。否則可能引起伺服器操作不正確或人員傷害或周圍壞境設備的損害，請聯繫您伺服 器的機架服務代表。 CAUTION 伺服器內請勿進水和異物。 伺服器內請勿進水或有外來異物(如針或夾子等)，否則可能導致火災、觸電或伺服器故障。一旦 有異物進入，請立即關閉電源，將電源插頭從插座拔下來。請勿自行拆卸，請聯繫您的服務代表。 Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 20: 機 架

    Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) 機 架 CAUTION 請勿一個人單獨搬運或安裝伺服器。 請至少一人以上搬運或安裝機架，否則可能造成機架掉落導致人員傷害或損壞周圍設備，特別是高 機架(如44U機架)必須用固定器來維持其穩定度，所以需要超過一人以上的人來搬運或安裝機架。 安裝伺服器時，請勿集中一個地方來承載所有的重量。 在機架上加裝固定器來避免單一地方承載重量或同時安裝更多機架來分散承載重量，否則機架可能 倒下造成人員傷害。 請勿一個人單獨安裝伺服器零件。 請至少一人以上安裝包含如機架的門或托盤等零件，否則可能造成部份零件掉落損壞或人員傷害。 請完全插入鏈栓。 當安裝機架門時，請確認機架門上方及下方的鏈栓已完全插入機架，否則可能造成機架門掉落損壞 或人員傷害。 請勿在機架不穩固時抽出設備。 在抽出設備之前請確認機架式是穩固的(使用穩固器或者通過抗震技術固定)。 請勿從機架抽出超過一個以上的設備。 同時抽出超過一個以上的設備可能導致機架傾倒。一次只能從機架抽出一個設備。 請勿配線超過伺服器的電源功率。 為了避免發熱、火災和設備損壞，請務必確保不要超過線路的額定負載。有關電力設備的安裝和電 線的更多資訊請聯繫電工或者當地的電力公司。 Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 21: 電源及電源線注意事項

    插座如果超過額定電流，會因過熱而導致火災的危險。 請勿用拉的方式拔下電源線。 要從伺服器拔下電源線時，請握住電源線的連接頭並直直的拔下，若僅拉住線的部份，會給予連 接頭過大壓力，導致線及連接頭的損壞，進而導致電擊傷害或火災。 插入電源線到電源插頭時，請儘可能插入到底。 若僅插入一半會因接觸不良而發熱造成火災。另插入一半的插頭部份，若附著灰塵或水滴等，也 會發熱而導致火災。 請勿使用未經授權的電源線。 請使用隨伺服器所檢附的電源線，若使用未經授權的電源線，當電流超過流動速率時可能引起火 災。 此外，請注意下列事項以避免因電源線損壞導致電擊或火災。  請勿伸長電源線。  請勿夾住電源線。  請勿彎折電源線。  請勿讓電源線靠近化學藥品。  請勿扭轉電源線。  請勿在電源線上放置物品。  請勿捆綁電源線。  請勿對電源線進行改造、加工及修復。  請勿用訂書針或其他東西等固定電源線。  請勿使用任何已損壞的電源線。 （損壞的電源線要立即更換為相同規格的電源線。更換事宜請 與服務代表聯繫） 請勿使用其他設備所檢附的電源線。 請使用隨伺服器所檢附的電源線，此電源線乃針對您伺服器所設計，安全性已經過測試，所以請 勿使用其他用途所檢附的電源線，否則可能引起電擊或火災。 Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 22: 安裝，移動，保管及連接注意事項

    Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) 安裝，移動，保管及連接注意事項 WARNING 在安裝或移動伺服器之前，請先拔下電源插頭。 在安裝或移動伺服器之前請確定已關閉電源，並拔下電源插頭。只有在拔下電源線後，伺服器的 電壓才會消除。 CAUTION 一個人不舉起。 書機的CPU/IO組件的重量是最大18Kg。有一個人運送的話腰疼痛的可能。 請以2人以上好好地有底面運送裝置。 還有，請別以安服務台bezel的狀態舉起。服務台bezel脫離掉下，成為傷的原因。 請勿安裝或存放伺服器於未指定的場所。 請勿將伺服器放置於以下或手冊內未指定的場所，否則有導致火災的危險。  灰塵較多的場所  熱水器旁等濕氣較高的場所  陽光直射的場所  不平穩的場所 請勿在有腐蝕性氣體的環境中使用伺服器。 請確認勿在有腐蝕性氣體（如二氧化硫、氫化硫、氮、氫、氨或臭氧等）的環境中使用或存放本 產品。 請勿安裝於灰塵較多或含有腐蝕性物質如氯化鈉或硫磺，以及空氣中含有過量金屬碎末或傳導粒 子等的地方。 否則會導致內部印刷版腐蝕或短路，引起火災的危險。 請小心注意勿讓伺服器掉落。 在安裝伺服器到機架時，請穩穩握住伺服器底部，此機架座並沒有停止器或機械鎖來避面伺服器 掉落，請遵守規定避免造成人員傷害。 Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 23 Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) CAUTION 請勿在伺服器拉出機架後離開。 請勿在伺服器拉出機架時操作伺服器，此機架座並沒有停止器或機械鎖來避面伺服器掉落，請遵 守規定避免造成人員傷害。 請勿安裝伺服器於沒有上蓋的機架。 請勿安裝伺服器於沒有上蓋的機架，否則可能減少伺服器內風扇運轉造成故障或灰塵進入伺服器 內，造成電擊或火災。 請勿讓手被滑軌或其他零件夾住。 請務必小心您的手指可能在安裝伺服器到機架或從機架上卸載的時候，在滑軌及其他機械零件間 被夾住，或是被滑軌所劃傷。 請勿在伺服器電源線連接插頭的狀態下，進行信號線的連接。 在伺服器安裝/移動任何選配的內部設備或連接/拔除任何信號線之前，請確定關閉伺服器電源並 拔下電源線插頭。如果伺服器是關閉電源，但電源線插頭仍然插在電源插座上，在觸摸內部設備、 信號線或連接頭時，可能引起電擊或因為短路引起火災。 請勿使用未經授權的信號線。 請使用NEC所提供的信號線，並在確認適當的設備及連接頭後再進行連接。使用未指定信號線或 連接錯誤等，會因為短路導致火災。 此外，對於信號線的操作和連接，請遵守下列注意事項：  請勿使用任何損壞的信號線接頭。  請勿踩踏信號線。  請勿在信號線上放置物品。  請勿使用已鬆動的信號線來連接伺服器。  請勿使用任何損壞的信號線。 Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 24: 清潔及操作內部設備時的注意事項

    Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) 清潔及操作內部設備時的注意事項 WARNING 請勿自行拆卸、修理或改造本伺服器。 除本手冊記載的情況外，請勿自行嚐試拆卸、修理或改造，否則，不但可能導致伺服器無法正常 運行，還有發生觸電和火災的危險。 請勿擅自拆除鋰電池。 您的伺服器內部安裝有鋰電池。請勿拆下電池。鋰電池靠近火或浸水均有可能發生爆炸。如果更 換不正確會有爆炸的危險 由於電池使用期限而導致伺服器無法正常運行時，請勿自行拆卸、更換或充電等，請與服務代表 聯繫。請依製造商說明書處理用過之電池。 進入伺服器內部或連接週邊前，請先拔下電源插頭。 清潔或安裝/移除伺服器內部的選購設備時，請確認關閉伺服器電源，並拔下電源插頭。即使已 關閉電源，但連接著電源線，接觸到任何內部設備也會有觸電的危險。 請經常拔下電源插頭，用乾布擦拭灰塵和附著物。有灰塵或水滴等附著時會發熱，有導致火災的 危險。 CAUTION 設備應避免高溫。 伺服器關閉電源後，內置硬碟等內部設備仍然處於高溫狀態，請在充分冷卻之後再進行安裝/移 除任何零件。 確認安裝完畢。 配件板要確實安裝妥當。安裝不牢有可能引起接觸不良，造成冒煙和火災。 請用保護蓋保護好未使用的連接頭。 請用保護蓋保護好未使用的電源線連接頭，以防止短路或觸電。從內部設備上拔下電源插頭時， 請用保護蓋蓋好連接頭，否則有導致火災或觸電的危險。 Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 25: 操作注意事項

    Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) 操作注意事項 CAUTION 遠離風扇。 請保持您的手及頭髮遠離伺服器背後的冷風扇 ， 否則您的手或頭髮有可能被夾住而造成傷害 。 避免在雷雨時接觸伺服器。 當雷雨發生前請拔下電源插頭，若來不及拔下電源插頭，請勿觸摸伺服器的任何部份包含信 號線，以防止發生火災或觸電。 寵物應遠離伺服器。. 否則可能導致火災和觸電。 不要將光碟機托盤拉出放置。 防止托盤中進入灰塵引起運轉錯誤。同時防止因碰撞等造成托盤損傷。 非必要時，請勿將伺服器從機架拉出或移動。 非必要時，請勿將伺服器從機架拉出或移動，否則可能造成伺服器無法正確操作，且伺服器 落下造成人員傷害。 Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 26: Warning Labels

    If no label is attached or printed on the server, or if there is a label coming off or stained, contact your sales representative . External view Front view Rear view Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 27: Handling Precautions (For Proper Operations)

    Wait for at least 30 seconds before turning on the server after turning off the server.  When disconnecting power cord from outlet, wait at least 30 seconds before connecting the power cord.  For stable operation, it is recommended to restart OS after the system has been duplexed. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 28 Tape media: Approximately 1 day  For optional devices, we recommend you use our NEC products. Even if they are successfully installed or connected, installation of unsupported devices can cause the server to malfunction or even failure. You will be charged to repair failure or damage caused by use of such products even within warranty period.
  • Page 29 Keeping your equipment clean is important not only for the appearance but also for functional and safety reasons. A dusty monitor makes it difficult to see the display contents, so clean it regularly. Take rest breaks When you feel tired, take a break. Light exercise is also recommended. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 30: Chapter 1 General Description

    Verify the condition of your server's accessories. 3. Standard Features This section describes the server’s features and the server management. 4. Names and Functions of Components This section describes the name of each part contained in this server. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 31: Preface

    You can use this Express5800/ft series in a mission-critical system where high availability is required. By the use of Windows/VMware operating system, it also provides outstanding openness for general-purpose applications, etc. To make the best use of these features, read this User's Guide thoroughly to understand how to operate Express5800/ft series. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 32: Accessories

    The chassis serial number plate and maintenance label is located on the server. If the serial number does not match the number on the warranty, you may not be guaranteed against failure even within the warranty period. Contact your sales representative if they do not match. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 33: Standard Features

    Remote management feature (EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3)  Hard disk drive monitoring Power saving  Power monitoring feature  ® 80 PLUS Platinum certified high efficiency power supply  Fan control appropriate to environment, work load, and configuration Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 34 3. Standard Features Expandability  Option slots Express5800/R320c-E4 : PCI Express 2.0 (x4 lanes) : 2 slots (Low profile) Express5800/R320c-M4 : PCI Express 2.0 (x4 lanes) : 2 slots (Low profile) PCI Express 2.0 (x8 lanes) : 2 slots (Full Height) ...

  • Page 35: Fault-Tolerant Features

    Express5800/ft series to notify you when certain events occur. NEC ESMPRO is installed on the system as a server management solution. NEC ESMPRO, a GUI-based management tool, allows you to monitor, view, and configure Express5800/ft series. This tool also supports both local and remote management of Express5800/ft series.
  • Page 36 Therefore, you can view the log items locally or remotely by a usual VMware procedure. Since an Express5800/ft series events use unique IDs, they are easy to distinguish.  In-service repairing You can repair or replace a failed module even if Express5800/ft series is operating. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 37 System with one CPU (Quad-Core) System with two CPUs (Quad-Core) The above are screens when Express5800/R320c-E4 is used. For Express5800/R320c-M4, up to 8 logical CPUs are displayed in the one-CPU configuration, and up to 16 logical CPUs are displayed in the two-CPU configuration.

  • Page 38: Management Features

    3. Standard Features Management Features NEC ESMPRO Agent, which is provided in EXPRESSBUILDER(Windows) or in ft Control Software Install DVD(VMware), enables you to collectively manage the state of your systems. You can also monitor the server states from a management PC on network where NEC ESMPRO Manager is installed.

  • Page 39: Firmware And Software Version Management For Windows

    3. Standard Features Firmware and Software Version Management for Windows Use of NEC ESMPRO Manager and ExpressUpdate Agent allows you to manage versions of firmware and software as well as update them by applying update packages. This feature automatically updates modules without stopping the system just by specifying the updating packages from NEC ESMPRO Manager.

  • Page 40: Names And Functions Of Components

    This LED is used to identify the device to be maintained. This LED lights in blue when pressing UID switch is pressed (see the next page). This LED blinks in blue when there are device identification requests remotely. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 41: Front View (With Front Bezel Removed)

    The names of each part are the same as CPU/IO module 0. (14) EXPRESSSCOPE This LED indicates the status of CPU/IO modules. It lights green or blinks green or amber. (15) SLIDE-TAG A Label where N-Code and Serial number are printed is pasted to this tag. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 42: Rear View

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components Rear View R320c-E4 model R320c-M4 model Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 43 (7)-3 Slot 3 (R320c-M4 model only) (7)-4 Slot 4 (R320c-M4 model only) (8) Serial Port for Do not use this port. Maintenance personnel only. maintenance (COM) (9) Monitor connector Used to connect with a display device. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 44: External View

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components External View (1) Front bezel The cover to protect devices in the front. (2) LEDs For more information, refer to the description Chapter 1 (4.8 LEDs). Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 45: Optical Disk Drive

    The LED lights while accessing the loaded optical disk. (2) Tray eject button The button to eject the tray. (3) Manual release If the tray eject button fails to eject tray, insert a metal pin into this hole to forcibly eject the tray. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 46: Cpu/Io Module

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components CPU/IO Module R320c-E4 (with top cover removed) R320c-M4 (with top cover removed) PCI riser card Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 47 The figure below shows internal view of CPU/IO module when duct is removed. (1) HDD BP(Backplane) (2) Cooling fan (3) Processor (CPU) Mounted below the heat sink. (4) DIMM Option (5) CPU/IO board (6) Riser card R320c-M4 only (7) Power unit Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 48: Cpu/Io Board

    (8)-1 PCI slot #1 (8)-2 PCI slot #2 (9) 1G LAN connector (9)-1 LAN1 (9)-2 LAN2 (10) 10G LAN connector (10)-1 LAN1 (10)-2 LAN2 (11) Connector for PCI riser card Used for R320c-M4 model only. (12) Management port Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 49: Leds

    Disk ACCESS LED Optical disk STATUS LED EXPRESSSCOPE < Front View > LINK/ACT LED Module ID LED 10GLAN connector SPEED LED (R320c-M4 model only) Management LAN port GLAN connector Power unit LED < Rear View > Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 50: Chapter 2 Preparations

    Describes how to install or remove optional devices. You can skip this section if you did not purchase any optional devices. 2．Installation and Connection You must place the server in a suitable location and connect some cables following this section. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 51: Installing Internal Optional Devices

    If you did not purchase any optional device requiring installation, you may skip this section. Important Use only the devices and cables specified by NEC. You will be charged to repair damages, malfunctions, and failures caused by the use of any devices or cables not specified for use with this server even within the warranty period.

  • Page 52: Installation And Connection

    2. Hold the right edge of the front bezel and pull it forward. 3. Slide the front bezel to take the tab off the frame and remove the front bezel. Installation 1. Engage the left tab with the server’s frame. 2. Push forward on the right side. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 53: Rack

    Do not pull out the CPU/IO module from the rack when the rack is unstable.  Do not provide the wiring for the server to exceed the rating of the power supply.  Do not use the server in the environment where corrosive gas is generated. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 54 If you must install the server close to such equipment, have your maintenance service company separate power cables or install noise filter.  Environment where operation of the server is not guaranteed Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 55: Installing The Server To The Rack

    Review airflow in the rack and room and take sufficient measures so that the internal temperature will not exceed the operational temperature during operation. Air enters the server from the front and exits from the rear. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 56 Chapter 2 Preparation 2. Installation and Connection This server can be mounted to a rack made by NEC or other companies. Mount the server to a rack in the following procedure. Checking accessories The following are the required accessories. Check if you have them all.
  • Page 57 Bracket (flat sides are facing inside) 3. Fix the core nuts to the front side of the rack. Attach them symmetrically (total: 4 core nuts). Core nuts 4U (Top of device) Bottom of device Core nuts Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 58 5. Loosen the screw, and remove the DVD drive unit from the chassis. 6. Loosen the screw, and remove the system backplane from the chassis. System backplane システムバックプレーン Screws ネジ 7. Insert the chassis from the front side of the rack. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 59 10. Fasten tightly the 4 pan-head screws on the back side and the 8 flat screws on the side panels (which you fastened tentatively). Panhead screw on rear Panhead screw on side panel Panhead screw on side panel Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 60 14. Raise the levers on the left and right sides. 15. Fasten the levers on the left and right sides with screws. 16. Mount the CPU/IO module 1 in the same way. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 61: Removing The Device From The Rack

    CPU/IO module. 5. Hold firmly the chassis and remove it from the rack, Tips To remove the mechanical parts of the rack, see the installation procedure. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 62: Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-004)

    Chapter 2 Preparation 2. Installation and Connection Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-004) By using the tower conversion kit N8843-003, you can install the rack-mount model of NEC Express5800/ft series without using the dedicated rack. 2.3.1 Installing the Tower Conversion Kit You may ask your maintenance personnel to install the towerk conversion kit.
  • Page 63 Do not hold the tower conversion kit by its front door to lift the it. The front door may be disengaged and damage the device. After placing the tower conversion kit, lock its two rear wheels out of four. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 64: Installing The Rack-Mount Model To The Tower Conversion Kit

    (2 on the front top and 2 on the front bottom.) Tower conversion kit (on the front top) Tips 4 core nuts have been installed on the front of the chassis at shipment. Tower conversion kit (on the front bottom) Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 65 Keep the removed handle and screws carefully. They are needed when installing the server in rack. 8. Insert the chassis from the front side of the tower conversion kit. Note Push the chassis to the end of tower conversion kit. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 66 10. Fix the chassis to the tower conversion kit with 4 flat screws. Tower conversion kit (on the rear top) Tower conversion kit (on the rear bottom) 11. Mount AC rock bracket and secure it with a screw. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 67 14. Close the levers on the top and the bottom and secure the CPU/IO module with screws. 15. Install the CPU/IO module 1 to the chassis with the same procedures. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 68: Connection

    Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it goes.  Use only the specified power cord  Do not connect or disconnect the interface cable with the power plugged in the outlet.  Use only the specified interface cable Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 69  USB devices supported by the server are a Flash FDD, keyboard (including a mouse), and SSU (server switch unit) designated by NEC. Connecting USB devices other than the above will cause malfunctions and failures. ...

  • Page 70: Connecting To A Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)

    To change the settings, select Server and then AC-LINK in the BIOS setup utility, and change the displayed parameters. Select Power On to perform automatic operations by using the UPS. For details, refer to Chapter 3 (1. System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide". Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 71: Chapter 3 Setup

    4. EXPRESSBUILDER EXPRESSBUILDER helps you to install Windows and maintain the server. 5. Installing Software Components You can install Windows and bundled software. 6. Power OFF Power off the server according to instructions in this section. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 72: Power On

    If the power code is connected to a power controller like a UPS, ensure that it is powered 2. Remove the front bezel. System POWER LED 3. Lift up the acrylic cover in front of the power switch, and press the POWER switch of the front panel. Acrylic cover POWER switch Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 73 1. Power ON Chapter 3 Setup The System POWER LED goes on green. After a while, the "NEC" logo will appear on the screen.  Important Do not connect or disconnect USB device while POST is running.  Do not power off the server while POST is running.

  • Page 74: Post Check

    1. When you power on the system, one selected CPU/IO module will start up. POST will be performed on this selected CPU/IO module. According to the factory default settings, the "NEC" logo appears on the display while POST is being performed.
  • Page 75 For details on the utility, refer to Chapter 3 (3. SAS Configuration Utility) in Maintenance Guide. 6. The screen shows the ID numbers of the connected disk drive. 7. The OS starts when POST is completed. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 76: Post Error Messages

    D to Z. If you want to set the fixed drive letter to the optical disk drive, specify the letter which is not allocated in the order of D to Z after setting the hard disk drive letter. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 77: System Bios -Setup

    To exit SETUP without saving parameters, select Save & Exit  Discard Changes and Exit. To restore the default value, select Save & Exit  Load Setup Defaults. Tips (The default value might be different from the factory setting.) Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 78: Description On On-Screen Items And Key Usage

    Quit without saving? [Yes]  <F1> key Press this key to display help information. If you need help using the SETUP, press this key. Press the <Esc> key to go back to the original screen. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 79 Load Setup Defaults? [Yes]  <F4> key If you press this key, the following window appears. If you select Yes, the parameter you configured is saved and SETUP closes. Save configuration and exit? [Yes] Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 80: Cases That Require Configuration

    Server  AC-LINK  Last State If the server is turned off by using POWER switch, leave it OFF even when UPS supplies power. Server  AC-LINK  Stay off Keep the power OFF even when UPS supplies power. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 81 Discard Changes and then and Exit. Or if you wish to restore the setting to default values, select Save & Exit Load Setup Defaults. and then (The default value might be different from the factory setting.) Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 82: Expressscope Engine 3

    To actualize these functions, virtual USB mass storage (Remote FD, Remote CD/DVD, Remote USB Memory, or Virtual Flash) is always connected as USB mass storage. Tips Use Offline Tools of the server to reset BMC. Refer to Chapter 3 (2. BMC Configuration) in Maintenance Guide for more information. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 83: Expressscope Engine 3 Network Configuration

    Press <F2> SETUP, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network 2. If you press the <F4> key at this time, Off-line TOOL starts upon completion of POST. You can also press the <F4> key while the NEC logo is being displayed to open the Off-line TOOL MENU screen.
  • Page 84 6. Connect the LAN cable to the management LAN connector in order to connect to the network. It will be available for use if you access EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 via Web browser from management PC according to the setting. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 85: Expressbuilder

    To use this feature, select Os installation in the menu after boot. (Windows reinstallation) Bundled software Stores various bundled software (such as NEC ESMPRO Agent). Maintenance Diagnoses your server system. To use this feature, select Tool menu in the menu after boot.

  • Page 86: Installing Software Components

    5. Installing Software Components Chapter 3 Setup Installing Software Components Continue to install software components such as OS. Refer to the instructions below.  Installation Guide (Windows)  Installation Guide (VMware) Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 87: Power Off

    The Module POWER LED on each CPU/IO module will be blinking when AC power is supplied. 3. Power off all peripheral devices. Tips Hibernate function of Windows Server cannot be used. Do not set Hibernate at Windows shutdown. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 88: Chapter 4 Appendix

    NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Appendix 1. Specifications Describes specifications of the server. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 89: Specifications

    Storage: –10 to 55°C / 20 to 80% (No condensation either when operating or when stored) Main accessories EXPRESSBUILDER (NEC ESMPRO Manager (Windows), NEC ESMPRO Agent, User’s Guide (electronic document) included), Installed OS – Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise SP1 Supported OS VMware vSphere5.1...

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