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Page 3 NOVASCALE NovaScale R460 E1 User's Guide Hardware January 2008 BULL CEDOC 357 AVENUE PATTON B.P.20845 49008 ANGERS CEDEX 01 FRANCE REFERENCE 86 A1 85EV 00...
Page 4 A form is provided at the end of this manual for this purpose. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Bull will not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of this material.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
User Guide www.bull.com Table of Contents Table of Contents ..........4 Text Conventions .
Page 6 User Guide www.bull.com Setup Flow ........................34 Selecting Server Site...................... 35 Unpacking the System ............37 Installing the Server into a Rack .
Page 7 User Guide www.bull.com Upgrading Your System ........135 General Safety Information .
Page 8 User Guide www.bull.com Problems and Suggestions ........... . 218 Solving Problems .
Page 9 User Guide www.bull.com Autorun Menu......................271 Parameter File Creator ............272 Parameters File ......................
Page 10 User Guide www.bull.com Installing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 ........324 Creating "Windows 2003 OEM-Disk for ExpressBuilder"...
Page 11: Text Conventions
User Guide www.bull.com Text Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions. Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings: Warning Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious per- sonal injury or loss of life. Caution Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hard- ware or software.
Page 12: Safety Notices
User Guide www.bull.com Safety Notices Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock which could cause personal injury, follow all the safety notices. Symbols are shown in your documentation and on your equipment to indicate safety hazards. Regulatory Information European Notice...
Page 13: Usa And Canada Notice
User Guide www.bull.com USA and Canada Notice Products with UL marking comply with the following UL standards: ■ UL 1950 (3rd edition 1998) Products with FCC marking comply with the following FCC standards ■ FCC part 15 The model type/ref. used for UL and FCC certification can be found on the regulatory labels stuck on your system.
Page 14: Power Supply And Cables
User Guide www.bull.com Power Supply and Cables Power Supply ■ The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power. +5vdc is present on the system board whenever the AC power cords are connected between the system and an AC outlet.
Page 15: Laser Compliance Statement
User Guide www.bull.com Laser Compliance Statement The optical devices are tested and certified to be compliant with International Electro- technical Commission IEC60825-1 and European EN60825-1 standards for Class 1 laser products. Class 1 laser products are not considered hazardous. The optical devices are designed such that there is never human access to laser radiation above a Class 1 level during normal operation or prescribed maintenance conditions.
Page 16: Using This Guide
User Guide www.bull.com Using This Guide This user's guide provides a quick reference to information about your server system. Its goal is to familiarise you with your system and the tasks necessary for system configuring and upgrading. This guide contains the following information: ■...
Page 17: Related Documents
User Guide www.bull.com Related Documents In addition to this User Guide, several other documents are included with your system either as electronic files (on the ExpressBuilder DVD-ROM) or as paper copy shipped with your server. We recommend you read these additional documents as it becomes necessary when...
Page 18: Care And Handling
User Guide www.bull.com Care and Handling Use the following guidelines to properly handle and care for your system. Protect the system from extremely low or high temperatures. Let the system warm (or cool) to room temperature before using it. Keep the system away from magnetic forces.
Page 19: System Overview
User Guide www.bull.com System Overview Your Bull NovaScale R460 E1 server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the ® ™ Intel Xeon microprocessor. It is a solid performer and offers the latest technology. The combination of computing performance, memory capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many server market applications.
Page 20: System Chassis Features
User Guide www.bull.com System Chassis Features External View Figure 2: External View Drive cover Logic cover Switches, indicators, and front I/Os Backup file device bay Floppy disk drive bay Optical disc drive SAS hot-plug hard disk drive bay...
Page 21: Front View With Front Bezel Closed
User Guide www.bull.com Front View with Front Bezel Closed The following figure shows the location of the front system features. Figure 3: Front View with Front Bezel Closed Front bezel The front bezel is a cover protecting the front devices during daily operation. A security key is provided to lock the cover.
Page 22: Front View With Front Bezel Removed
User Guide www.bull.com Front View with Front Bezel Removed 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-0 2-1 2-2 4-2 4-3 4-1 Figure 4: Front View with Front Bezel Remved Handles (1 at the right and left each) Hold the handles when dismounting/mounting the server from/in the rack.
Page 23 User Guide www.bull.com Press this switch to turn on/off the power. While the system is off, press the switch once to turn on the power, and the POWER lamp goes on. While the system is on, press the switch once to turn off the power.
Page 24: Rear View
User Guide www.bull.com Rear View 9 8-2 17 18 15-1 17 15-2 16 Figure 5: Rear View Low-profile PCI board extension slots Mount PCI boards of the low-profile type into the slots. The slots are called 3C, 2C, and 1C from top.
Page 25 User Guide www.bull.com Connect device having a serial interface to this connector. Use COM B connector to communicate with the remote console. A leased line cannot be connected directly to this connector. Mouse/keyboard connectors Connect the mouse and keyboard to the connectors through the provided relay cables.
Page 26: Internal View
User Guide www.bull.com Internal View Figure 6: Internal View Front side Rear side Backplane Cooling fans 2-1: FAN1 2-2: FAN2 2-3: FAN3 2-4: FAN4 2-5: FAN5 (optional redundant fan) 2-6: FAN6 (optional redundant fan) 2-7: FAN7 (optional redundant fan) 2-8: FAN8 (optional redundant fan)
Page 27: System Board Features
User Guide www.bull.com System board Features Motherboard 7 6 8 14-2 14-1 Figure 7: Motherboard Power connector Power signal connector USB connector Unused connector Jumper switch for redundant fan Unused jumper switch Password Clear jumper switch CMOS Clear jumper switch...
Page 28: Acpi
User Guide www.bull.com ACPI The motherboard supports the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) as defined by the ACPI 2.0 specifications. An ACPI aware operating system can put the system into a state where the hard drives spin down, the system fans stop, and all processing is halted.
Page 29: Degradation Feature
User Guide www.bull.com ■ Monitors processor presence and controls Fault Resilient Boot (FRB) ■ Detects and indicates baseboard fan failure* ■ Manages the SEL interface ■ Manages the SDR Repository interface ■ Monitors the SDR/SEL timestamp clock ■ Monitors the system management watchdog timer ■...
Page 30: Remote Power-On Feature (Wake On Lan)
User Guide www.bull.com Remote Power-On Feature (Wake On LAN) The remote power-on function turns on the server through the network. It sends a special packet from a management computer to the remote server instructing it to turn itself on if it is powered off.
Page 31: Standard Features
User Guide www.bull.com ■ Memory Standard Features mirroring/online spare memory feature ■ Bus parity error detection High performance ■ Temperature detection ■ Quad-core Intel ® ® Xeon Processor ■ Error notification ■ High-speed memory access (DDR2- ■ Internal fan monitoring feature 667) ■...
Page 32: System Security
User Guide www.bull.com System Security To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full lockable front bezel and Server Management software that monitors the front bezel intrusion switch. Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring To unlock the bezel, insert the key in the lock and turn the lock counterclockwise until it stops (about a quarter turn).
Page 33: Expressbuilder Dvd
User Guide www.bull.com ExpressBuilder DVD Please setup the server using the ExpressBuilder DVD both when setting it up for the first time, and when you make changes to its configuration. With the ExpressBuilder DVD you can: ■ Install the Operating System, using the Express Setup.
Page 34 User Guide www.bull.com 2. Close the Autorun menu if it is displayed. 3. Copy the below files of ExpressBuilder to a hard disk using the Explorer. \(root folder) \002 : copy version.xml \ar_menu : copy this sub-folder \doc : copy this sub-folder \win : copy this sub-folder 4.
Page 35: Setting Up The System
User Guide www.bull.com Setting Up the System Overview This chapter describes how to select a site, unpack the system, make cable connections, and power on the system units. Information on front and rear panel features, switches and LEDs are also included in this chapter.
Page 36: Selecting Server Site
User Guide www.bull.com Making backup copies of system information After all the system setup procedures are completed, make backup copies of system information. System information is required for recovering the server from the trouble or after replacing the system board.
Page 37 User Guide www.bull.com ■ Place that cannot bear the total weights of the rack and devices mounted on the rack ■ Place where stabilizers cannot be installed or where the rack can be installed only after the practice of proper earthquake-resistant construction ■...
Page 38: Unpacking The System
User Guide www.bull.com Unpacking the System When you receive your system, inspect the shipping containers prior to unpacking. If the shipping boxes are damaged, note the damage, and if possible, photograph it for reference. After removing the contents of the containers, keep the cartons and the packing materials.
Page 39: Installing The Server Into A Rack
User Guide www.bull.com Installing the Server into a Rack This section provides the instructions to install the server into a standard EIA 19-inch rack cabinet. Before Installation Warning ■ Do not use any rack which does not conform to the relevant standard.
Page 40: Installing The Server
User Guide www.bull.com Installing the Server This server can be installed in either an NEC rack or a third vendor's rack. Take the following steps to install the server in the rack. Preparing before Installation The left and right slide rails are fixed with tapes at the front and side faces to prevent from falling off during transportation.
Page 41 User Guide www.bull.com 3. The rails lock with a clicking sound. Pull the release levers on the left and right sides of the server toward direction indicated by an arrow (white) in the figure, and remove them from the server while unlocking it.
Page 42 User Guide www.bull.com Caution ■ The removed rail assemblies are to be installed on the inner rails later. ■ Do not catch your fingers in the levers or rails. Installing the rail assemblies 1. Insert the square projection of the rail assembly into the angle hole on the 19- inch rack until it is locks into place.
Page 43 User Guide www.bull.com 2. Make sure that the rail assembly is surely locked to the rack. Installing the Server 1. Pull out the sliding rails of the right and left rail assemblies until they lock. Figure 15: Pulling Out the Sliding Rail Note: Make sure that the sliding rails are surely locked by the stopper.
Page 44 User Guide www.bull.com 2. At least two persons are required to install the server. Securely hold the server and install it in the rack. 3. Firmly fit the inner rails (on the sides of the server) into the rail assemblies that are installed on the rack, and then slowly push the server into the rack.
Page 45 User Guide www.bull.com ■ Hold the thumbscrews on both sides of the server, and install the server carefully while making sure of the installa- tion position. Note: During the first installation, you may feel strong friction when pushing because the mechanical components cannot completely engage with each other.
Page 46: Removal
User Guide www.bull.com Removal Remove the server from the rack as described in the following procedure. 1. Make sure that the server is powered off, and disconnect the power cords and all the interface cables from the server. 2. Unlock the front bezel with the security key.
Page 47 User Guide www.bull.com 5. Push the right and left release levers (blue) forward or rearward to unlock, and slowly pull out the server from the rack. Figure 21: Pushing the Release Levers Caution Do not apply any load on the server when it is pulled out from the rack.
Page 48: Making Connections
User Guide www.bull.com Making Connections Connecting Peripheral Devices The server is provided with connectors for wide variety of peripheral devices on its front and rear. 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.
Page 49 User Guide www.bull.com Figure 23: System Connections Serial Port 2 Connect a device with a serial interface (e.g. Management PC) Note: A leased line cannot be connected directly to this connector. Front USB Ports (x2) Connect any USB device. USB keyboard and mouse are not supported LAN Connectors 1 &2...
Page 50: Connecting The Power Cord
User Guide www.bull.com Connecting the Power Cord Connect the provided power cord to the server. Warning Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Fail- ure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See “General Safety Information”...
Page 51 User Guide www.bull.com 1. Plug the provided power cord into the power receptacle on the rear of the server. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the wall outlet. The AC power LED on the power supply turns green and flashes.
Page 52: Turning On The Server
User Guide www.bull.com Turning On the Server Turn on the server and follow the on-screen instructions for setup. Caution Before turning on the server: ■ Some optional boards require setups with the SETUP utility before installation. If the server has a PCI board with the PCI-to-PCI bridge installed, the SETUP utility is enabled to launch.
Page 53 Figure 25: Power Switch & Power Lamp The POWER lamp on the front of the server lights on. In a few seconds, a full-screen Bull 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 54: Installing Operating System
To install other operating systems, contact your sales agent. Notes: ■ Use ExpressBuilder for initial setup of your server. ExpressBuilder is a support software for the BULL NovaS- cale server. It simplifies the process of installing and config- uring your server. ■...
Page 55: Powering On Your System
User Guide www.bull.com Powering On Your System Caution ■ If the power cord is connected to a power control device such as a UPS (Uninterruptive Power Supply), make sure that the power control device is powered. ■ Do not turn off the server until characters following the Boot- BIOS logo appears on the screen.
Page 56: Post Execution Flow
User Guide www.bull.com ■ When the server is being used for the first time. ■ When the server appears to fail. ■ When the server beeps many times between power-on and OS start-up. ■ When an error message appears on the screen.
Page 57: Identification Of Servers (Uid Switch)
User Guide www.bull.com 1. After a few seconds from power-on, POST starts checking the memory. The count message of the basic and expansion memory appears at top left on the display unit screen. The memory check may takes a few minutes to complete depending on the memory size of the server.
Page 58: Powering Off The Server System
User Guide www.bull.com Maintenance from the rear of the rack might be carried out in a dark, narrow space. The interface cable of a server or power supply unit in normal state may be disconnected by accident in this situation. To prevent this problem, you should start maintenance after confirming the target server by using the UID switch.
Page 59: Forcing A Power Shutdown
User Guide www.bull.com Notes: ■ If the server power cord is connected to a power control unit such as an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), refer to the UPS user's guide for proper power-off procedures. ■ The standby feature of Windows Server is not available. Do not select "Standby"...
Page 60: Configuring Your Server
User Guide www.bull.com Configuring Your Server Overview Configuration and setup utilities are used to change your server configuration. You can configure your server, as well as option boards you may add to your server, using the BIOS Setup Utility. Several unique system parameters are configured using the BIOS Setup, which is stored in the system FLASH memory.
Page 61: Configuring Motherboard Jumpers
User Guide www.bull.com Configuring Motherboard Jumpers With the pre-installed SETUP utility, you can set desired passwords to protect the data stored in the server against access from unauthorized users. If you forget the passwords, however, your only option is to clear them. The following describes how to clear these passwords.
Page 62 User Guide www.bull.com Figure 28: Clear CMOS & Clear Password Jumpers Clear password jumper Clear CMOS jumper (1) Normal 1-2 = Normal (2) Clear password 2-3 = Clear CMOS The following describes the clearing procedure. Warning Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Fail- ure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury.
Page 63 User Guide www.bull.com ■ Do not install the server on a rack with leaving covers removed. ■ Do not pinch your finger with mechanical components. ■ Note high temperature. ■ Do not pull out a device from the rack if the rack is unstable.
Page 64: Clearing Cmos Or Password
User Guide www.bull.com Clearing CMOS or Password To clear the CMOS or the password, do as follows: 1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cord and all the cables connected on the rear of the server. 2. Remove the logic cover.
Page 65: Bios Setup Utility
User Guide www.bull.com BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is used to change system configuration parameters. The utility is resident in the system FLASH memory and does not require a diskette or an operating system present to run. Using the BIOS Setup Utility You can access the BIOS Setup utility when you turn on or reboot your system.
Page 66: Bios Setup Configuration Settings
User Guide www.bull.com Table 2: BIOS Setup Keys (Continued) Function in Setup Menu Load default configuration values for this menu. Save configuration values and exit. Execute command or Select ✟ submenu. ENTER BIOS Setup Configuration Settings The BIOS Setup Configuration tables show the default settings for the BIOS Setup Utility and provide a place for you to record any changes you make to these settings.
Page 67: Main Menu
User Guide www.bull.com Main Menu Table 3: Main Menu Feature Choices or Description Your Setting Display Only System Time HH:MM:SS Set the System Time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the System Date. Hard Disk Pre-Delay Disabled Allows to add a delay before the first...
Page 68: Processor Settings Submenu
User Guide www.bull.com Table 4: Primary And Secondary Master And Slave IDE Submenus (Continued) Feature Choices or Description Your Setting Display Only Transfer Mode Standard Select the method for moving data to/from Fast PIO 1 the drive. This field is informational only, Fast PIO 2 for Type Auto.
Page 69 User Guide www.bull.com Note: The BIOS may display more options that presented here.
Page 70: Advanced Menu
Control Boot-time Disabled Enables or disables the display Diagnostic Screen Enabled of the diagnostic screen during boot. If disabled, the Bull logo is displayed. Reset Configuration Select Yes if you want to clear Data the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area.
Page 71: Pci Configuration Submenu
User Guide www.bull.com Table 7: Memory Configuration Submenu (Continued) Feature Choices or Description Your Setting Display Only Memory Retest Clears the memory error status Extended RAM Step 1MB Test the extended memory once per MB, per KB, every Every location memory location or no test.
Page 72: Peripheral Configuration Submenu
User Guide www.bull.com PCI Device, Onboard LAN Submenu Table 10: PCI Device, Onboard LAN Submenu Feature Choices or Description Your Setting Display Only LAN Controller Disabled This option allows you to Enabled enable or disable the onboard LAN controller LAN1 Option ROM...
Page 73: Advanced Chipset Control Submenu
User Guide www.bull.com Advanced Chipset Control Submenu Table 12: Advanced Chipset Control Submenu Multimedia Timer Disabled Enables or disables the multimedia timer feature. Enabled Intel(R) I/O AT Disabled Enables or disables the Intel(R) Acceleration technology. Enabled Wake on Ring Disabled...
Page 74: Security Menu
User Guide www.bull.com Security Menu Note: Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case sensitive. Table 13: Security Menu Feature Choices or Description Your Setting Display Only Security Chip Displays the Security Chip Configuration Configuration Submenu.
Page 75 User Guide www.bull.com Security Chip Configuration Submenu Table 14: Security Chip Configuration Submenu Feature Choices or Description Your Setting Display Only TPM Support Disabled Enables or disables the TPM feature. Enabled Current TPM State Displays the current TPM state. Change TPM State No Change Changes the TPM state.
Page 76: Server Menu
User Guide www.bull.com Server Menu Table 15: Server Menu Feature Choices or Description Your Setting Display Only System Select Submenu Management Console Redirection Select Submenu BMC LAN Select Submenu Configuration Event Log Select Submenu Configuration Assert NMI on Disabled Sets support of PCI bus parity...
Page 77 User Guide www.bull.com Table 15: Server Menu (Continued) Feature Choices or Description Your Setting Display Only Thermal Sensor Disabled Specifies whether the thermal sensor monitoring function is Enabled enabled or not. If a thermal error is detected while this parameter is enabled, the system stops at the end of the POST.
Page 78: System Management Submenu
User Guide www.bull.com System Management Submenu Table 16: System Management Submenu Feature Choices or Description Your Setting Display Only BIOS Version e.g. 4N34 Displays the current BIOS version number. Board Part Number Displays the motherboard part number. Board Serial Displays the motherboard serial Number number.
Page 79 User Guide www.bull.com Table 17: Console Redirection Submenu (Continued) Feature Choices or Description Your Setting Display Only Console Type PC ANSI Specify the type of remote VT100+ console. VT-UTF8 Remote Console Disabled Enables or disables the reset Reset function when an Escape...
Page 80 User Guide www.bull.com BMC LAN Configuration Submenu Table 18: BMC LAN Configuration Submenu Feature Choices or Description Your Setting Display Only IP Address 192.168.001.001 Specifies an IP address for the management LAN. Subnet Mask 255.255.255.000 Specifies a subnet mask for management LAN.
Page 81 User Guide www.bull.com ■ It takes about several tens seconds until initialization com- pletes 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.
Page 82: Boot Menu
User Guide www.bull.com Boot Menu Table 20: Boot Menu Feature Description USB CDROM USB CD-ROM drive IDE CD ATAPI CD-ROM (including DVD-ROM drive) USB FDC USB floppy disk drive USB KEY USB flash memory device IDE HDD IDE hard disk drives PCI SCSI Internal hard disk drives installed in your system (“Software RAID”...
Page 83: Exit Menu
User Guide www.bull.com Exit Menu Caution For the 3.5-inch disk model, record the current SATA controller options in the Peripheral Configuration page of the Advanced menu before reloading the Setup or custom defaults. The SATA controller options affect the RAID System configuration.
Page 84: Raid Configuration
User Guide www.bull.com RAID Configuration This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as a RAID System managed by the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI embedded MegaRAID) installed in the 3.5-inch disk model or the Internal RAID Controller installed in the 2.5-inch disk model.
Page 85 User Guide www.bull.com 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 and 1. The Internal RAID Controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 6. 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 86 User Guide www.bull.com The figure below shows a sample Configuration. The three HDDs are connected to the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) or Internal RAID Controller, creating one disk group (DG). RAID Controller Disk Group 0: 108 GB HDD 1...
Page 87 User Guide www.bull.com Hot-Swap The hot-swap enables a HDD to be removed (or replaced) under system operation. Hot-Spare The hot-spare is prepared as an auxiliary HDD substituting for a defective HDD included in a virtual drive which is configured at a redundant RAID level. Detecting a HDD fault, the system disconnects the HDD (or makes it offline) and starts Rebuild using the hot-spare.
Page 88 User Guide www.bull.com 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. Because RAID0 allows all HDDs to be accessed collectively, it can provide the best disk access performance.
Page 89 User Guide www.bull.com 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 90: Configuration By Internal Raid Controller
User Guide www.bull.com Configuration by Internal RAID Controller This section describes how to set the internal hard disk drives as a RAID System using the Internal RAID Controller of the 2.5-inch disk model. Rebuild If a HDD is defective, the Rebuild feature can recover the data in the defective HDD.
Page 91: Patrol Read
User Guide www.bull.com Patrol Read The Patrol Read performs a read & verify test in the entire area of the HDDs. It can be performed for all the HDDs assigned to virtual disks and hot-spares. The Patrol Read allows subsequent defects of the HDDs to be detected and repaired.
Page 92 User Guide www.bull.com The Background Initialize performs the parity generation processing in the background of the area not initialized. This process is equivalent to a Consistency Check. The Background Initialize is not performed in the following cases. ■ A Full Initialize has already been executed and completed normally before executing a Background Initialize.
Page 93: Reconstruction
User Guide www.bull.com Reconstruction The reconstruction feature is used to change the configuration and/or RAID level of the existing virtual disk. The Reconstruction includes three features, however, the Internal RAID Controller supports only the "Migration with addition". Caution You can use WebBIOS for the Reconstruction whereas the Uni- versal RAID Utility does not support the Reconstruction feature.
Page 94: Before Using Webbios
User Guide www.bull.com Note the following for the Reconstruction: ■ Be sure to make a backup copy of the data and to perform a Consistency Check before starting the Reconstruction. ■ The Reconstruction is disabled in a configuration where sev- eral virtual disks are defined in one disk group ■...
Page 95 User Guide www.bull.com ■ Creation of virtual disks - RAID level Settings - Stripe Block size Settings - Read Policy/Write Policy/IO Policy Settings ■ Indication of the configuration information and status of the virtual disk ■ Virtual Disk removal ■ Configuration clearing ■...
Page 96: Using Webbios
User Guide www.bull.com Note that the slot numbers shown in Physical Drives box of WebBIOS start from 0, whereas those in the Universal RAID Utility start from 1. Figure 36: Physical Drives View of WebBIOS Figure 37: Physical Device Properties in the Universal RAID Utility...
Page 97 User Guide www.bull.com Caution ■ Do not press unnecessary keys, such as Pause during POST. ■ If you fail to press Ctrl + H and the system proceeds without displaying the WebBIOS main menu (shown on the next page), reboot the system, and press Ctrl + H on the POST screen.
Page 98 User Guide www.bull.com The WebBIOS Top Menu appears. Figure 39: WebBIOS Top Menu Screen Caution "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 "()".
Page 99 User Guide www.bull.com Adapter Properties When you click [Adapter Properties] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the configuration information is displayed. Figure 40: Configuration Information Screen Click [Next] to see the detailed settings of this controller. Figure 41: Detailed Controller Settings Screen (1)
Page 100 User Guide www.bull.com The detailed settings continues on the next page. Click [Next] to view more information. Figure 42: Detailed Controller Settings Screen (2)
Page 101 User Guide www.bull.com Table 24: Default settings and their explanation Item default Description Change Battery Backup Present Displays Properties. – None When battery is installed: Present When battery is not installed: None Set Factory Defaults Restores vendor's factory defaults. Prohibited *1...
Page 102 User Guide www.bull.com Changing the Settings On the [Adapter Properties] screen, change a parameter to desired value, and then click [Submit] at the center of the screen. The "Battery Backup" status is "Present". Clicking [Present] opens the Battery Status screen as shown below.
Page 103 User Guide www.bull.com 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 while WebBIOS is running. Caution ■ If the newly connected HDD contains another configuration information, the [Foreign Configuration] screen shown below appears.
Page 104 User Guide www.bull.com Virtual Disks When you click [Virtual Disks] on the WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen for operating the VD that has already been configured is displayed. Figure 45: Virtual Disks Operation Screen Caution If no virtual disk exists, the upper right column of the screen will...
Page 105 User Guide www.bull.com Physical Drives When you click [Physical Disks] on the WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen for operating the physical drive (HDD) appears. Figure 46: Physical Drive Operation Screen Caution If no hard disk drive exists, the upper right column of the screen...
Page 106 User Guide www.bull.com Physical Drives Properties Follow the procedure below to check the Physical Drive Properties. The example shown below is an example to check the properties of the physical drive 0:0:0. 1. Click on the Physical Drive you want to check.
Page 107 User Guide www.bull.com Physical View / Logical View If a virtual disk has been configured using the RAID Controller, DG (disk group) is displayed on WebBIOS Top Menu. Clicking [Physical View] displays information for the HDDs in the DG.. Clicking [Logical View] displays the virtual disk in the DG.
Page 108: Configuring A Virtual Disk
User Guide www.bull.com Configuring a Virtual Disk This section describes the procedures for the configuration of a VD (virtual disk) using WebBIOS. Configuration Wizard When you click [Configuration Wizard] on the WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen shown below is displayed. Select the relevant operation, and click [Next] at lower right of the screen.
Page 109 User Guide www.bull.com When you select [New Configuration] or [Add Configuration], the screen shown below is displayed. Figure 52: Configuration Wizard Screen (2) Custom Configuration: Allows you to define all aspects of the configuration, RAID level, size, and others. Auto Configuration with Automatically creates a redundant virtual disk.
Page 110 User Guide www.bull.com Use this menu to define several physical drives (PD) as a disk group (DG). Figure 53: Configuration Wizard Screen (3) 1. To add physical drives (HDD) to a Disk Group, hold Ctrl while selecting physical drives (HDDs) in DG.
Page 111 User Guide www.bull.com 3. A new DG is defined in the Disk Groups frame. To define the new DG, click [Accept DG]. Figure 56: Configuration Wizard Screen (6) 4. Once the DG has been defined, click [Next]. Figure 57: Configuration Wizard Screen (7) 5.
Page 112 User Guide www.bull.com 6. Select a DG to define a VD from "Array With Free Space" frame, then click [Add to SPAN]. The DG is defined in the "Span" field to the right. Figure 59: Configuration Wizard Screen (9) 7. Once the Span has been defined, click [Next].
Page 113 User Guide www.bull.com LD, Possible RAID Levels" column, the available RAID levels and maximum size for the VD are displayed. Figure 60: Configuration Wizard Screen (10)
Page 114 User Guide www.bull.com As an example, define a RAID5 VD of yyyyy MB. 1. Specify the necessary parameters in left columns. 2. Enter "yyyyy" in "Select Size" field. 3. Click [Accept] at the lower center of the screen. 4. If you want to define another VD, click [Back] and repeat the steps starting from the Span Definition screen.
Page 115 User Guide www.bull.com 6. The VD 0 is created in the DG 0 as shown in the screen below. Figure 61: Virtual Disk Creation 7. Make sure that the VD is created correctly, and click [Accept] at the lower right of the screen.
Page 116 User Guide www.bull.com 11. The WebBIOS Top Menu is displayed. The Virtual Disk you have created is displayed in the lower right frame of the screen. Figure 62: WebBIOS Top menu Configuring a SPAN The following explains the procedure to configure a RAID10 (spanning of RAID1) with four HDDs.
Page 117 User Guide www.bull.com 1. Click the [Configuration Wizard] on the WebBIOS Top Menu. Figure 63: Span Configuration Wizard (1) 2. To add physical drives (HDD) to a Disk Group, hold Ctrl while selecting the HDDs in the DG. (In the example, two DGs will be configured and spanned.) Figure 64: Span Configuration Wizard (2) 3.
Page 118 User Guide www.bull.com 4. A new DG is defined in the Disk Groups frame. Define another DG in the similar procedures. Once the DGs have been defined, click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. Figure 66: Span Configuration Wizard (4) 5.
Page 119 User Guide www.bull.com 6. Select DG0 from the "Array With Free Space" frame, then click [Add to SPAN]. The DG is defined in the "Span" field to the right. Figure 68: Span Configuration Wizard (6) 7. Select DG1 and click [Add to SPAN]. When the two DGs are defined in the "Span"...
Page 120 User Guide www.bull.com 8. The VD Definition screen is displayed. Enter the necessary parameters, and click [Accept]. Figure 70: Span Configuration Wizard (8) 9. Make sure that both the DG0 and DG1 are defined as VD 0, then click [Next].
Page 121 User Guide www.bull.com 10. On the "Preview" screen, make sure that the VD is defined correctly, then click [Accept]. Figure 72: Span Configuration Wizard (10) 11. The confirmation message "Save this Configuration?" appears. Click "Yes" to save the configuration. 12. The confirmation message "All data on the new Virtual Disks will be lost.
Page 122 User Guide www.bull.com Parameters for VD Definition Table 25: Configuration Wizard Parameters Item Parameters Remarks RAID Level RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 00, RAID 10, RAID 50, and RAID 60 are not supported.
Page 123 User Guide www.bull.com The Write Policy features the following modes to be used in combination with the WrtThru for BAD BBU. Select a mode suitable for your environment. Table 26: Write Policy Modes WrtThru for BAD BBU Checked Unchecked Write Policy...
Page 124: Operation Of Various Features
User Guide www.bull.com Operation of Various Features Check Consistency 1. Start WebBIOS. 2. Click [Virtual Disks] on the WebBIOS Top Menu. 3. Select a VD to perform the Check Consistency from the upper right frame of the Virtual Disks screen.
Page 125 User Guide www.bull.com 6. Click [Home] at the lower left of the Virtual Disks screen to return to the Top Menu. Figure 75: Virtual Disks Screen Caution Click [Home] while a background task such as Consistency Check, Rebuild, or Reconstruction is being executed. If the progress indication is displayed, the background task may pro- cess at a slower rate.
Page 126 User Guide www.bull.com In the example below, the hard disk drive in slot number 2 has been replaced. The indication "PD Missing from DGx: Slot 2: xxxxx MB" indicates that the PD (physical drive) installed in slot number 2 was removed.
Page 127 User Guide www.bull.com 4. When [Rebuild Progress] is displayed, click [Home] at the lower left of the screen to go back to WebBIOS Top Menu. Figure 78: Rebuild Progress Screen Caution Click [Home] while a background task such as Consistency Check, Rebuild, or Reconstruction is being executed.
Page 128 User Guide www.bull.com Setting a Hot Spare The procedures below are based on the following asuumption: Add a HDD to a RAID5 virtual disk configured with three HDDs and assign a newly added HDD as Hot Spare. 1. Start WebBIOS.
Page 129 User Guide www.bull.com Figure 80: Physical Drive Properties Screen Do not check "Enclosure Affinity" which defines the hot-spare to a specific enclosure. This setting is not supported in the system. The status for the newly connected HDD changes to "HOTSPARE".
Page 130 User Guide www.bull.com Reconstruction The procedure described below is based on the following assumption: Add a HDD to a RAID5 virtual disk configured with three HDDs to make a RAID5 virtual disk configured with four HDDs. 1. Start WebBIOS. Make sure that the status for the added HDD is indicated as "UNCONF GOOD"...
Page 131 User Guide www.bull.com 3. The VD 0 Settings menu is displayed. Figure 83: VD Settings Menu The items required for the reconstruction are displayed. Information about HDDs in the disk group in which a VD is defined. Migration only: Allows to change a RAID level.
Page 132: Webbios And Universal Raid Utility
User Guide www.bull.com 4. Select "Migration with addition". 5. Specify the RAID level to be used after the reconstruction. 6. Select a HDD to be added. 7. When you have finished steps 5 to 7, click [Go] at the lower right of the screen.
Page 133 User Guide www.bull.com Adapter and RAID Controller WebBIOS manages the Adapter starting from 0. You can see the Adapter number using [Adapter No] in the [Adapter Selection] menu. The Universal RAID Utility manages the RAID Controller starting from 1. You can see...
Page 134 User Guide www.bull.com with a number (minimum is 1), starting from the smallest number. The ID is same value than the Connected Port shown in Physical Drives Properties box in WebBIOS. The Enclosure number and Slot number start from 1.
Page 135 User Guide www.bull.com Table 29: Settings Levels and Values Item Setting level of Setting value Universal RAID Utility Patrol Read Priority High Patrol Read Rate (WebBIOS) Middle Consistency Check Priority High Consistency Check Rate (WebBIOS) Middle Notes: ■ WebBIOS can set BGI Rate (Background Initialize Priority) whereas the Universal RAID Utility cannot.
Page 136: Upgrading Your System
User Guide www.bull.com Upgrading Your System General Safety Information Warning The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off completely the system AC power. Also, +5vdc is present on the system board whenever the AC power cord is connected between the system and an AC outlet.
Page 137 User Guide www.bull.com Electronic devices can be easily damaged by static electricity. To prevent damage, keep them in their protective packaging when they are not installed in your system.
Page 138: Equipment Log
User Guide www.bull.com Equipment Log Use the equipment log form located at the end of this manual to record the model and serial number of your system, all installed options, and any other pertinent information specific to your system. You will need this information when configuring your system.
Page 139 User Guide www.bull.com 8. Push the left and the right unlock buttons on the front of the server, and pull out the server from the rack slowly and carefully. The server clicks to unlatch. Figure 85: Pushing the Unlock Button A: Unlock button 9.
Page 140: Removing And Replacing The Top Cover
User Guide www.bull.com Removing and Replacing the Top Cover The top cover is made of two separate parts. The front part (Drive Cover) must be removed to install or remove a 5.25-inch optical device. The rear part (Logic Cover) needs to be removed to install or remove DIMM or PCI boards.
Page 141 User Guide www.bull.com 4. Slide the front bezel to the left a little to remove the tab from the frame and then remove the front bezel from the server (2 in figure below) . To install the front bezel, latch the tab at the left side of the front bezel on the server...
Page 142: Drive Cover
User Guide www.bull.com Drive Cover Open the drive cover when installing/removing a fan assembly, processor, and backup file device or reconnecting an internal cable. Removal 1. See the section “Preparing Your System for Upgrade” on page 137 to prepare. 2. Pull out the server from the rack.
Page 143 User Guide www.bull.com Note: The system must be operated with the drive cover installed to ensure proper cooling. Figure 89: Release Button A: Closed B: Open...
Page 144: Logic Cover
User Guide www.bull.com Logic Cover Open the logic cover when installing/removing a DIMM, processor, and PCI add-in card or reconnecting an internal cable. Removal 1. See the section “Preparing Your System for Upgrade” on page 137 to prepare. 2. Pull out the server from the rack.
Page 145: Upgrading Microprocessor
CPU is in normal state. ■ Make sure to use a CPU authorized by Bull. Installing a third-party CPU may cause a failure of the CPU as well as the server. Repair of the server due to failures or damage resulted from installing such a board will be charged.
Page 146 User Guide www.bull.com Note: If the different revision of the processor is installed in the multiprocessor system, Windows logs the following information every startup. If this message is logged, it is no problem for operation.
Page 147: Installation
User Guide www.bull.com Installation Take the following steps to install the CPU. 1. See the section “Preparing Your System for Upgrade” on page 137 to prepare. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Remove the logic cover and drive cover. See “Logic Cover”...
Page 148 User Guide www.bull.com 8. Remove the four screws from the CPU dummy cover, and remove the CPU dummy cover. Figure 95: Removing the CPU Dummy Cover 9. Locate the CPU socket which you are going to install CPU. 10. Remove the protective socket cover from the load plate.
Page 149 User Guide www.bull.com 12. Lift The Load Plate. Figure 98: Lifting the Load Plate Caution Do not touch the socket contacts. 13. Remove the processor from the protective cover. Caution ■ Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to touch the bottom of the processor.
Page 150 User Guide www.bull.com 14. Hold the processor with your thumb and index fingers oriented as shown in the figure below. Caution Make sure fingers align to the socket cutouts. Figure 99: Holding the processor A: Pin Marker B: Notches C: Key 15.
Page 151 User Guide www.bull.com 18. Put the heat sink on CPU and fix the heat sink with four screws. Figure 101: Securing the Heatsink Note: Take care of the direction of the heat sink (see figure below).. 19. Make sure that the heat sink is level.
Page 152 User Guide www.bull.com 20. Install the processor air duct. Figure 102: Installing the CPU Air Duct A: Processor Duct B: USB Cable Note: Place the internal USB cable onto the processor duct (see figure above). 21. Reinstall the support arm.
Page 153 User Guide www.bull.com Notes: ■ Make sure the support arm holds the processor duct firmly (see figure below) ■ Loosen the screws when the support arm comes up. Press firmly the support arm before removing the screws. Figure 104: Routing the cable...
Page 154: Removal
User Guide www.bull.com Removal To remove the CPU, prepare the removal referring to steps 1 and 12 in the installation procedure and do the reverse procedure of steps 17 to 9. Caution ■ Do not remove any CPU unless it is failed.
Page 155: Installing Or Removing Random Access Memory
“Static Precautions” on page 135. ■ Make sure to use the DIMM authorized by Bull. Installing a third-party DIMM may cause a failure of the DIMM as well as the server. Repair of the server due to failures or damage resulted from installing such a board will be charged.
Page 156: Installation Order
User Guide www.bull.com Installation Order DIMMs must be populated in pairs and in the following order: Group #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6. DIMM #41 DIMM #42 DIMM #43 DIMM #11 DIMM #12 DIMM #13 DIMM #21 DIMM #22...
Page 157 User Guide www.bull.com 1. See the section “Preparing Your System for Upgrade” on page 137 to prepare. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Remove the logic cover and drive cover. See “Drive Cover” on page 141 “Logic Cover” on page 143 4.
Page 158 User Guide www.bull.com 8. Locate the DIMM socket of your choice and make sure the clips at both ends of the socket are pushed outwards to the open position. 9. Push the DIMM straight into the socket. Note: Make sure of the orientation of the DIMM.
Page 159 User Guide www.bull.com 11. Reinstall the support arm. Figure 110: Reinstalling the Support Arm A: USB cable B: Support Arm Notes: ■ Make sure the support arm holds the processor duct firmly (see figure below). ■ When the support arm comes up, you may lose the screws.
Page 160: Removal
User Guide www.bull.com 14. Start the SETUP and select [Advanced] → [Memory Configuration] to verify that the installed DIMM shows the status "Normal". (See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 64 or details.) 15. Select "Yes" for [Reset Configuration Data] on the [Advanced] menu.
Page 161 User Guide www.bull.com 7. Remove the processor duct from the chassis. Figure 113: Removing the Processor Duct 8. Open the levers at both sides of the socket from which you remove the DIMM. The DIMM is unlock and ready for removal.
Page 162: Using The Memory Ras Features
User Guide www.bull.com Using the Memory RAS Features The server has the memory mirroring and online spare memory features as well as the x4/x8 SDDC ECC memory feature, which can automatically correct a memory error (multi-bit error) causing system shutdown.
Page 163: Memory Mirroring
User Guide www.bull.com Memory Mirroring The memory mirroring feature writes the same data into two groups of DIMMs corresponding with each other between memory branches (mirror set) to provide data redundancy. Gr oup#1 Group#2 Data 1 Data 1 Data 2...
Page 164 User Guide www.bull.com ■ Memory mirroring within a specific memory branch. Notes on the Memory Mirroring Configuration In memory mirroring configuration, the menus related to memory mirroring in the BIOS SETUP are grayed out and cannot be selected in the following cases: ■...
Page 165: Online Spare Memory
User Guide www.bull.com Online Spare Memory The online memory spare feature puts a group of memory devices within a memory branch into standby status as spare devices. If an unrecoverable error occurs in a DIMM of the running group, the feature automatically changes the running DIMM from the failed one to a DIMM in the standby group to continue the processing.
Page 166 User Guide www.bull.com ■ DIMMs installed in a specific memory branch should have the same capacity. The server operates properly as long as DIMMs of the same capacity are installed in each memory branch. (For example, the server can operate if the total capacity of memory branch 0 is different from that of memory branch 1.)
Page 167: Installing And Removing A Pci Board
User Guide www.bull.com Installing and Removing a PCI Board The server has two "riser cards" on the motherboard that enable installation of PCI boards. Three PCI boards can be installed on each riser card. (Up to six PCI boards can be installed in total.)
Page 168 User Guide www.bull.com Figure 119: Locating the Riser Cards and PCI Slots Notes: Observe the following notes on installing/removing a PCI board: ■ Do not touch the terminals of the riser cards and the leads of electronic components with your bare hand. Fingerprints and dust left on them cause the server to malfunction due to a connection failure or damage to the leads.
Page 169 User Guide www.bull.com pushing the catch with a standard screwdriver. At this time, be very careful for the screwdriver not to damage the LAN port or other ports. ■ If a bootable PCI board (e.g., a RAID controller, SCSI con- troller, or LAN card) is additionally installed, the boot priority is changed from the default.
Page 170: Installation
User Guide www.bull.com Installation Take the following steps to install a PCI board on the riser card: Caution ■ Each riser card supports low-profile or full-height PCI boards. Before installing a PCI board, check the type of the PCI board.
Page 171 User Guide www.bull.com 5. Locate the slot in which to install the PCI board according to the table shown previously. 6. Remove a screw securing a PCI slot cover. Low-profile type Full-height type Figure 121: Removing the expansion slot cover screw 7.
Page 172 User Guide www.bull.com 8. This step is only required for a PCI board of the full-height/full-length type. Before installing a PCI board of the full-height/full-length type, remove the retainer (A in figure below) from the PCI board, and then unlock and open the card retainer clip on the other side of the guide rail.
Page 173 User Guide www.bull.com Notes: ■ Check that the top end of the PCI board bracket is inserted in the designated slot of the riser card. ■ Some PCI boards have a terminal section that extends over the mating connector. 10. Secure the board with the screw removed earlier.
Page 174: Removal
User Guide www.bull.com 12. After the insertion, press the riser card down with your fingers until it is fully seated. Figure 127: Fully Sating the Riser Card Assembly 13. Install the components you removed previously. 14. Verify that POST displays no error messages.
Page 175: Replacing The Battery
User Guide www.bull.com Replacing the Battery All motherboards use a battery to maintain system configuration information. If it fails to maintain system configuration, replace it with an identical rated battery from the same manufacturer. Remove the battery from the motherboard as follows:...
Page 176: Installing Or Removing A Hard Disk Drive
User Guide www.bull.com Installing or Removing a Hard Disk Drive The server features six device bay slots to install hard disks drives. All drive slots may contain a hard disk approximately 25.4 mm (1 inch) high. Caution ■ Do not use any hard disks that are not approved by your sales representative.
Page 177: Installing A Hard Disk Drive
User Guide www.bull.com ■ Use the internal RAID controller. Use WebBIOS or Universal RAID Utility to build, configure, and manage the RAID System. Figure 129: Server with Internal RAID Controller (A) ■ Use an optional RAID controller. Use WebBIOS or Universal RAID Utility to build, configure, and manage the RAID System.
Page 178 User Guide www.bull.com 2. Unlock of the front bezel with the security key and remove the front bezel. 3. Locate the slot in which you are going to install the hard disk drive. Follow an ascending order. 4. Remove the drive carrier.
Page 179 User Guide www.bull.com Note: Confirm that the handle is hooked to the frame when hav- ing inserted the hard disk drive. 7. When the handle begins to close by itself , slowly close the handle. The drive carrier clicks into place when it is securely locked.
Page 180: Removing A Hard Disk Drive
User Guide www.bull.com Removing a Hard Disk Drive Note: If removing a failing hard disk drive, confirm the slot in which the DISK lamp of the hard disk drive is amber before starting the removal. 1. Read section “Preparing Your Server for Upgrade” on page 158 2.
Page 181: Notes On Replacing Hard Disk Drives In A Raid Configuration
User Guide www.bull.com Notes on replacing Hard Disk Drives in a RAID Configuration When the hard disks are in the RAID system configuration, you can restore the state before an error using the auto-rebuild feature that stores the data in the old hard disk into a new one.
Page 182: Installing And Removing A Power Supply Unit
User Guide www.bull.com Installing and Removing a Power Supply Unit Your server contains one or two power supplies. The second power supply is optional and provides a redundant configuration that ensures continued operation of the system in the unlikely event one of the power supplies fails.
Page 183 User Guide www.bull.com 4. Insert the power supply unit. Figure 135: Inserting the Power Supply Unit Caution Do not touch the contacts (A in figure below) of the power sup- ply unit. Gold-plated contacts Figure 136: Power Supply Unit Contacts...
Page 184 User Guide www.bull.com 5. Grasp the handle and firmly push the power supply. The power supply unit is locked when a distinct "click" is heard. Figure 137: Locking the Power Supply Unit 6. Connect two power cords. Use the power cords provided with the system. The AC power lamps flash when the power cords are connected.
Page 185: Replacing A Failing Power Supply Unit
User Guide www.bull.com Replacing a Failing Power Supply Unit Caution Do not remove a power supply unit operating normally. Note: ■ If one power supply unit fails while the server contains two power supply units in a redundant configuration, the failing power supply unit can be replaced with the system operating (power-on state).
Page 186 User Guide www.bull.com 6. If operating the server with a single power supply unit without installing a new one, install the cover you removed in step 3 of installation procedure. Caution To maintain the cooling effect in the server, install the blank cover in the vacant slot.
Page 187: Using The Internal Hard Disk Drives
User Guide www.bull.com Using the Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System This section describes how to use hard disk drives in the hard disk drive bays of the server in the RAID System. You can build a RAID System using the Internal RAID Controller or an...
Page 188: Internal Raid Controller
User Guide www.bull.com Internal RAID Controller To build a RAID System, use the Internal RAID Controller. The hard disk drive bays are connected to the Internal RAID Controller at the factory. Standard Configuration Figure 140: Internal RAID Controller (A) Use WebBIOS to configure the RAID System.
Page 189: Disk Expansion Unit
User Guide www.bull.com For details, see the online documentation in the 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, refer as well to the manual provided with the RAID Controller.
Page 190: Installing And Removing A Backup Device
For the settings, see the manual pro- vided with the server. ■ Install only a backup device specified by Bull. ■ The size of a backup device which can be installed in this server is as follows: Width: Up to about 9 cm (3.5 inches)
Page 191: Installation (Ide File Devices)
User Guide www.bull.com Installation (IDE File Devices) 1. See the section “Preparing Your System for Upgrade” on page 137 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Remove the drive cover. See “Drive Cover” on page 141 4. Unlock the lever of the optical disc drive, and take it out of the chassis.
Page 192 User Guide www.bull.com 5. While pushing the latching tab that secures the device bay, push the device carrier out of front of the server. Figure 143: Unlocking the Backup Device Carrier Caution Be careful not to bend the latching tab by applying excess force.
Page 193 User Guide www.bull.com 8. Remove the front panel. Figure 146: Removing the Backup Device Carrier Front Panel Note: Keep the removed front panel for future use. 9. Insert the backup device into the device carrier. Figure 147: Inserting the Backup Device into the Device Carrier 10.
Page 194 User Guide www.bull.com Notes: ■ Be sure to use the screws provided with the backup device. ■ Position the backup device so that the device screw holes align with the screw holes in the device carrier. ■ If you find it difficult to connect the cable of a long device, slide the device to the front in order to connect the cable.
Page 195 User Guide www.bull.com 13. Connect the interface cable and power cable to the backplane as shown in figure below. Figure 151: Connecting the Cables to the Backplane 14. Insert the device carrier into the device bay until it locks. 15. Install the components you removed previously.
Page 196: Installation (Scsi File Devices)
User Guide www.bull.com Installation (SCSI File Devices) 1. See the section “Preparing Your System for Upgrade” on page 137 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Remove the logic cover and drive cover. See “Drive Cover” on page 141 “Logic Cover”...
Page 197 User Guide www.bull.com 7. While pulling the lever toward the right side of the server, pull the optical disc drive out of the chassis. Figure 154: Removing the Optical Disc Drive Caution ■ Do not touch any other part than release lever when remov- ing the optical disc drive or your fingers may get caught.
Page 198 User Guide www.bull.com 9. Take out the device carrier from the front of the server. Figure 156: Taking the Backup Device Carrier out of the Chassis 10. Push the tabs at both ends of the front panel. Figure 157: Unlocking the Backup Device Carrier Front Panel 11.
Page 199 User Guide www.bull.com 12. Insert the backup device into the device carrier. Figure 159: Inserting the Backup Device into the Device Carrier 13. Secure the backup device with the provided screws. Tighten two screws on each side. Figure 160: Securing the Backup Device with Screws...
Page 200 User Guide www.bull.com 14. Connect the power cable and interface cable to the device. Figure 161: Connecting the Cables to the Backup Device A: Power cable (attached) B: SCSI terminator C: SCSI cable (option) Note: Connect the connector marked with "TAPE" of the power cable to the power connector on the device.
Page 201 User Guide www.bull.com 17. Connect the power cable to the backplane as shown in figure below. Figure 164: Connecting the Cables to the Backplane Note: Place the terminator at the end of the SCSI cable in the device bay. At this time, also confirm that the SCSI cable is not in contact with the latching tab of the device carrier.
Page 202 User Guide www.bull.com 18. Insert the device carrier into the device bay until it locks. Note: Be careful not to catch the connected power cable in inserting the device carrier. 19. Route the SCSI cable as shown in figure below.
Page 203: Installation (Usb File Devices)
User Guide www.bull.com Installation (USB File Devices) 1. See the section “Preparing Your System for Upgrade” on page 137 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Remove the logic cover and drive cover. See “Drive Cover” on page 141 “Logic Cover”...
Page 204 User Guide www.bull.com 7. While pulling the lever toward the right side of the server, pull the optical disc drive out of the chassis. Figure 170: Removing the Optical Disc Drive Caution ■ Do not touch any other part than release lever when remov- ing the optical disc drive or your fingers may get caught.
Page 205 User Guide www.bull.com 9. Take out the device carrier from the front of the server. Figure 172: Taking the Backup Device Carrier out of the Chassis 10. Push the tabs at both ends of the front panel. Figure 173: Unlocking the Backup Device Carrier Front Panel 11.
Page 206 User Guide www.bull.com 12. Insert the backup device into the device carrier. Figure 175: Inserting the Backup Device into the Device Carrier 13. Secure the backup device with the provided screws. Tighten two screws on each side. Figure 176: Securing the Backup Device with Screws...
Page 207 User Guide www.bull.com 14. Connect the power cable and interface cable to the device. Figure 177: Connecting the Cables to the Backup Device A: Power cable B: Interface cable Note: Connect the connector marked with "TAPE" of the power cable to the power connector on the device.
Page 208 User Guide www.bull.com 17. Connect the power cable to the backplane as shown in figure below. Figure 180: Connecting the Cables to the Backplane 18. Insert the device carrier into the device bay until it locks. Note: Be careful not to catch the connected power cable in inserting the device carrier.
Page 209: Removal
User Guide www.bull.com Removal Remove the backup device in reverse order of the installation steps.
Page 210: Installing And Removing A Redundant Hot-Swap Fan
User Guide www.bull.com Installing and Removing a Redundant Hot-Swap Your server can include four optional redundant hot-swap fans. Figure 182: System Fans Standard: #1, #2, #3, #4 Optional: #5, #6, #7, #8 Installation 1. See the section “Preparing Your System for Upgrade” on page 137 2.
Page 211: Removal
User Guide www.bull.com 6. Change the Redundant fan jumper setting from the position 1-2 (Normal) to 2- 3 (Redundant Configuration). Figure 184: Redundant Fan Jumper A: Jumper position Caution To avoid system malfunction, leave other jumpers at its default position.
Page 212 User Guide www.bull.com 4. While pressing release tabs on the top of the fan, pull the fan up to remove from the fan slot. Figure 185: Removing a Fan 5. Install the new fan into the vacant slot. Caution If all the redundant fans are removed, change the redundant fan jumper setting described earlier in the installation procedure.
Page 213: Problem Solving
User Guide www.bull.com Problem Solving This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that may occur during system installation or while using your system. The first section of this chapter tells you how to reset your system in the event of problems. The next few sections provide troubleshooting checklists and procedural steps that help you isolate specific system problems.
Page 214: Resetting The Server
User Guide www.bull.com Resetting the Server There are two ways to reset the server. Caution 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 215: Troubleshooting Guide
User Guide www.bull.com Troubleshooting Guide This section provides you a guide to identify a problem and locate its source. Warning The system power and any peripheral devices should be turned off before connecting or disconnecting peripheral devices to or from the system.
Page 216: Problems At Initial System Start-Up
User Guide www.bull.com Problems at initial System Start-up Problems that occur at initial system start-up are often caused by incorrect installation of components or incorrect configuration. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause. ■ Are all cables properly connected and secure? ■...
Page 217: Problems After The System Has Been Running Correctly
User Guide www.bull.com Problems After the System Has Been Running Correctly After the system hardware and software have been running correctly, problems can indicate equipment failure. Use the checklist below to try and correct the situation. If the problem recurs after you have checked these items, refer to the...
Page 218: Problems Running New Application Software
User Guide www.bull.com Problems Running New Application Software Problems occurring when you run new application software are usually related to the software. Faulty equipment is much less likely, especially if other software runs correctly. Use the checklist below to see if the situation may be easily corrected. If the problem persists after you have checked these items, contact the software vendor's customer service.
Page 219: Problems And Suggestions
User Guide www.bull.com Problems and Suggestions Contact your Authorised Service Representative if the suggested actions do not solve the problem. Table 30: Problems and Suggestions What to do What to do Application software problems Make sure all cables are installed correctly.
Page 220: Solving Problems
User Guide www.bull.com Solving Problems Error Messages on the Virtual LCD The NEC EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 (Remote Management Controller) on your server board allows you to monitor the server status on the WEB browser-based screen of the client PC via network.
Page 221 User Guide www.bull.com Figure 187: BIOS Messages (Upper Line) On-screen message Description Action Mem Reconfigured POST completes with memory Contact your service representative. degraded. Try the following steps to cancel the error. 1. Start BIOS SETUP. 2. Select [Advanced] - [Memory Configuration] - [Memory Retest] - [Yes].
Page 222 User Guide www.bull.com Figure 188: BMC Messages (Lower Line) On-screen message Description Power Unit 2 Alm Power unit #2 Failure occurred. Proc missing Processor was not found. Proc 1 T-Trip Thermal Trip occurred on processor #1 or #2. the system is forcibly turned off.
Page 223: Problems With The Server
User Guide www.bull.com Figure 188: BMC Messages (Lower Line) On-screen message Description VBAT Alm XX Voltage alarm in lithium battery occurred. XX=09: high voltage (fetal) XX=07: high voltage (warning) XX=02: low voltage (warning) XX=00: low voltage (fetal) WDT timeout Watchdog timer timeout error occurred.
Page 224 User Guide www.bull.com - DIMMs must be populated in pairs and in the following order: 11 and 21, 31 and 41, 12 and 22, 32 and 42, 13 and 23, and 33 and 43. - Installed DIMMs must be the same speed and must all be registered.
Page 225 User Guide www.bull.com ■ Is BIOS configuration correct? - Some devices connected to the serial or parallel port may require I/O port address or operation mode settings. Refer to the manual that comes with the board for details to make correct settings.
Page 226 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 Bull is not guaranteed. ■ Is the cable connection changed? ■ Are SCSI devices properly configured? - When the server has external SCSI devices connected, devices settings, includ- ing SCSI ID and terminator, are required.
Page 227 User Guide www.bull.com 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: IANSMiniport Event Category: None...
Page 228: Raid System And Raid Controller
User Guide www.bull.com - Ι nstall the distinctive network driver for the server. Make sure that the protocol, such as TCP/IP, and services are properly specified. ■ Ι s the transfer speed correct? - Open the network property dialog box in control panel to specify the "Link Speed &...
Page 229: Problems With Windows
User Guide www.bull.com - RAID0 has no data redundancy, and therefore, Rebuild is disabled in the RAID0 configuration. Replace the failed hard disk drive, create the configuration data again and initialize the hard disk drives. Then recover the data by using backup data.
Page 230 User Guide www.bull.com Description: The application-specific permission settings do not grant Local Activation permission for the COM server application with CLSID {555F3418-D99E-4E51- 800A-6E89CFD8B1D7} to the user {NT AUTHORITY\LOCAL SERVICE} SID {S- 1-5-19}. This security permission can be modified using the component Services administrative tool.
Page 231 User Guide www.bull.com During installation, the following warning is registered in the System Log of the Event Viewer: Error detected on the device \Device\CdRom0 during the paging operation. - There is no problem on this issue. Fail to start the OS: ■...
Page 232 User Guide www.bull.com - The internal LAN controller may be disabled with the CMOS Setup utility of the server. Check the setting with the BIOS setup utility. ■ Have the protocol and service already configured? - Install the distinctive network driver for the server. Make sure that the protocol, such as TCP/IP, and services are properly specified.
Page 233: Problems With Expressbuilder
User Guide www.bull.com Problems with ExpressBuilder When the server does not boot from the ExpressBuilder DVD, check the following: ■ Did you set the ExpressBuilder during POST and restart the server? - If you do not set the ExpressBuilder during POST and restart the server, an error message will appear or the OS will boot.
Page 234: Problems With Windows Autorun Menu
User Guide www.bull.com Specified to join the Domain, but the system is installed as Workgroup. ■ When the setup fails to join the Domain during the installation, it will install the system as Workgroup. Open [System] in Control Panel to specify joining the Domain.
Page 235 User Guide www.bull.com Some menu items are grayed-out: ■ Is your system environment correct? - The menu items are grayed-out when the logon user does not have the authority of the Administrator or the system does not meet the requirements to install the application.
Page 236: Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information
User Guide www.bull.com Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information Dr. Watson collects diagnostic information related to application errors. The location to save the information can be specified as you like.
Page 237: Memory Dump
User Guide www.bull.com Memory Dump If an error occurs, the dump file should be saved to acquire necessary information. If you saved the dump to DAT, write down that it is saved as "NTBackup" or "ARCServe" on the label. You can specify the location to save the diagnostic information as you like...
Page 238: Recovery For Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions And Windows Server 2003
User Guide www.bull.com Recovery for Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions and Windows Server 2003 If the system fails to start, recover the system with the recovery console. This method should be used only by a system administrator or a user with expert knowledge.
Page 239 User Guide www.bull.com 4. When using a local console, "Maintenance Tools (Normal mode)" is selected. When using the remote console, "Maintenance Tools (Redirection mode)" is selected. Caution The initial selection of the menu is "Japanese". "Japanese" starts automatically if no other choice is made dur- ing the following 5 seconds.
Page 240 User Guide www.bull.com Figure 191: Using a remote console Function of the Maintenance Tools The following functions can be executed via the Maintenance Tools. Maintenance Utility The Off-line Maintenance Utility is an OS-independent maintenance program. If you are unable to start the OS-dependent NEC ESMPRO to troubleshoot a problem, the Off-line Maintenance Utility can be used.
Page 241: Maintenance Tools With Remote Console
User Guide www.bull.com ■ System Information Viewer Allows to view information on the processor and the BIOS and to export it to a text file. ■ System Information Management Allows to make a back-up copy of your data. Without the backup data, the system-specific information and/or configuration may not be restored.
Page 242 User Guide www.bull.com Caution ■ Do not use this feature on any other computer than the server, or on any other server obtained without a Express- Builder. Doing so may cause a failure of the server. ■ Select "Maintenance Tools (Redirection mode)" for the remote console in the "Boot Selection"...
Page 243: Error Messages
User Guide www.bull.com Error Messages 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 244: Post Error Messages
User Guide www.bull.com POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. The following table lists error messages and actions to take. Note: Note the displayed messages before consulting with your sales agent. Alarm messages are useful information for maintenance.
Page 245 User Guide www.bull.com Table 31: POST Error Messages (Continued) Error Error message Recommended Action code 0611 IDE configuration changed Check IDE configuration. 0612 IDE configuration error - device disabled 0613 COM A configuration changed Check COM A configuration. 0614 COM A configuration error - device disabled...
Page 246 User Guide www.bull.com Table 31: POST Error Messages (Continued) Error Error message Recommended Action code 0B80 BMC Memory Test Failed. Turn off the power once and then on again to start the server. If the error cannot be corrected, contact your 0B81 BMC Firmware Code Area CRC check failed.
Page 247 User Guide www.bull.com Table 31: POST Error Messages (Continued) Error Error message Recommended Action code 8151 Password cleared by jumper. Start SETUP and provide the settings again. 8160 Mismatch Processor speed detected on Start SETUP and set a password again.
Page 248: Beep Codes
User Guide www.bull.com Beep Codes If an error occurs during the POST, the server beeps, indicating the type of error. Each number indicates the number of short beeps, and a hyphen indicates a pause. For example, the beep interval 1-5-2-1 indicates 1 beep, pause, 5 beeps, pause, 2 beeps, pause, and 1 beeps notifying that a checksum error occurred on ROM.
Page 249: How To Identify Bios Revision Level
User Guide www.bull.com How to Identify BIOS Revision Level To identify your system's current BIOS revision level, perform either one or the other of the following procedures: 1. Power-on or reboot the system. 2. When logo displays, press the ESC key.
Page 250: Status Indicators
User Guide www.bull.com Status Indicators This section explains the indication and meanings of the server lamps. POWER Lamp The POWER lamp is on (green) while the server power switch is on. It is off while no power is supplied to the server.
Page 251: Status Lamp
User Guide www.bull.com Status Lamp The STATUS lamp is on (green) while the server is operating normally. (The rear panel also has the STATUS lamp on it.) If the STATUS lamp is off or turns amber and flashes, it indicates that the server is in abnormal state.
Page 252: Disk Access Lamp
User Guide www.bull.com Table 33: Status Lamp Indications (Continued) Flashing One of the following problems was detected in Connect the power cord to supply power. (amber)* the redundant power configuration: If the power supply unit is faulty, contact your - AC power is not supplied to one of the two service representative;...
Page 253: Hard Disk Lamp
User Guide www.bull.com Hard Disk Lamp Figure 192: Hard Disk Lamp The disk lamp (A) located on the drive carrier indicates the following depending on the status: ■ Flashing (green) The lamp indicates that the hard disk is accessed. ■ On (amber) The lamp indicates a failure of a hard disk mounted in a RAID configuration.
Page 254 User Guide www.bull.com ■ Let 90 seconds or more pass between when dismounting a failing hard disk and when mounting the new one. ■ Do not replace a failing hard disk while rebuild processing is being performed for another hard disk.
Page 255: Lan Connector Lamps
User Guide www.bull.com LAN Connector Lamps There are two lamps for each of the two LAN ports (connectors) on the rear panel. Figure 193: LAN Connector Lamps A: Management Port B: LAN Port 1: LINK/ACT LED 2: Speed LED ■ LINK/ACT lamps Each LINK/ACT lamp indicates the status of the standard network port of the server.
Page 256: Ac Power Led
User Guide www.bull.com AC Power LED There is an AC POWER LED for the power supply unit on the rear. The LED turns green and flashes when the power supply unit receives AC power from the power cord, which is connected to the AC inlet. (Flashing amber indicates no AC power is received in any one of two power supplies in the redundant configuration.)
Page 257: Appendix 1: Specifications
User Guide www.bull.com Appendix 1: Specifications Table 34: Specifications Item Bull NovaScale R460 E1 ® Type ™ Quad-core Intel Xeon processor Standard Maximum Chipset Intel 5000P (1333 MHz) Memory Minimum 2 GB (1 GB x 2) Maximum 48 GB (4 GBx12, the standard DIMM must be replaced.)
Page 258 User Guide www.bull.com Table 34: Specifications (Continued) External Keyboard/mouse MINI DIN 6-pin connector (1 port) interface 4-pin (4 ports, 2 at the front, 1 at the rear) Serial D-sub 9-pin (2 ports, 1 at the front, 1 at the rear)
Page 259: Appendix 2: Irqs
User Guide www.bull.com Appendix 2: IRQs The factory-set interrupt requests and I/O port addresses are listed below. Find an appropriate one to install an optional device. Interrupt Requests The factory-set IRQs are assigned as follows: Table 35: Interrupt Requests Peripheral Device...
Page 260: Appendix 3: Maintenance
User Guide www.bull.com Appendix 3: Maintenance This chapter describes the daily maintenance of the server and precautions when relocating or storing the server. Making Backup Copies We recommend you make backup copies of your valuable data stored in hard disks of the server on a regular basis.
Page 261: Cleaning The External Surfaces Of The Server
User Guide www.bull.com Cleaning the External Surfaces of the Server Caution ■ To avoid altering the material and color of the server, do not use volatile solvents such as thinner and benzene to clean the server. ■ The power receptacle, the cables, the connectors on the rear panel of server, and the inside of the server must be kept dry.
Page 262: Cleaning The Keyboard
User Guide www.bull.com To clean the interior of the server, you will need a small vacuum cleaner (with plastic tipped nozzle and electrostatic protection), a computer grade canned air, and a small brush. Warning Unplug all power cords before performing any maintenance.
Page 263: Cleaning The Mouse
User Guide www.bull.com Cleaning the Mouse 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. To clean the mouse: 1. Prepare cold or lukewarm water, neutral detergent, alcohol, two dry soft clothes, and cotton swabs.
Page 264 User Guide www.bull.com 4. Wipe the tray with a dry soft cloth. Caution Do not wipe the lens of the optical drive. Doing so may damage the lens and may cause a malfunction of the drive. 5. Push on the tray front to close the tray.
Page 265: System Diagnostics
User Guide www.bull.com System Diagnostics The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server. Select [Maintenance Tools] - [Test and diagnostics] in the ExpressBuilder to diagnose the system. Test Items The following items are tested in system diagnostics. ■ Memory ■...
Page 266: Starting And Ending The System Diagnostics
User Guide www.bull.com Starting and Ending the System Diagnostics There are two ways to diagnose the server: to use the local console (keyboard) of the server itself, and to use the management PC via serial port (remote console). Caution Use the serial port to execute System Diagnostics with remote console.
Page 267 User Guide www.bull.com 8. Follow the Guide line shown in the bottom of the screen and press Esc to show the End user Menu. ■ <Test Result> shows the screen of the diagnosis completed aforementioned. ■ <Device List> shows the information of all the devices connected.
Page 268: Appendix 4: Installing And Using Utilities
User Guide www.bull.com Appendix 4: Installing and Using Utilities This section describes how to use the ExpressBuilder DVD that comes with your server and to install the utilities stored on the ExpressBuilder.
Page 269: Expressbuilder
User Guide www.bull.com ExpressBuilder The ExpressBuilder helps you install the Operating system/the Management software or use the maintenance utilities. When you insert the ExpressBuilder disk into the DVD drive and reboot the system, the following menu appears. ■ OS installation...
Page 270 User Guide www.bull.com Caution ■ This tool is a Configuration Tool built on Windows PE 2.0 technology. An automatic reboot occurs after 72 hours from the start. ■ The configuration with Windows PE 2.0 supports Windows Server 2003 (32bit) and Windows Vista Business (32-bit (x86)), no other operating system is supported.
Page 271 User Guide www.bull.com - Maintenance Utility The Maintenance Utility is usually used by the service representative. (See “Maintenance Utility” on page 239 - BIOS/FW Updating You can update the system BIOS using a floppy disk (prepare a 3.5" floppy disk). (See “BIOS/FW Updating”...
Page 272: Autorun Menu
User Guide www.bull.com Autorun Menu When the ExpressBuilder disk is inserted into the DVD 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 ■...
Page 273: Parameter File Creator
User Guide www.bull.com Parameter File Creator "Parameter File Creator" is a tool to create the [Parameters file] that is used for configuring the server with the Express Setup (see “Appendix 5: Installing the for details). Operating System with Express Setup” on page 288...
Page 274 User Guide www.bull.com 3. Right-click on the screen or left-click [Setup Windows]. The menu displayed below appears. Click [Parameter File Creator].
Page 275 User Guide www.bull.com The Parameter File Creator is displayed. 5. [Load Parameters] step is displayed. Select [Do not load parameters] from the menu, and click [Next].
Page 276 User Guide www.bull.com 6. Select the Operating System to install. Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] from the menu, and click [Next].
Page 277 User Guide www.bull.com 7. Enter the virtual disk settings. The [Enter RAID setting] step is displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and click [Next]. Caution At "The number of the total physical devices", the Parameter File Creator displays the upper limit that the RAID controller can support.
Page 278 User Guide www.bull.com 8. Specify the installation medium and the Windows system partition. The [Specify medium / Partitions] step is displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and click [Next].
Page 279 User Guide www.bull.com modify if necessary, and click [Next]. Caution About the partition size ■ Specify a partition size larger than the required minimum size for the OS installation. ■ Do not specify partition size larger than the capacity of the connected hard disk drive.
Page 280 User Guide www.bull.com 9. Enter the user information, time zone and client license mode. The [Enter basic parameters] step is displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and click [Next]. Caution The Computer name and User name are required parameters.
Page 281 User Guide www.bull.com 10. Enter the network protocol settings. The [Enter Network Protocol] step is displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and click [Next]. 11. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. The [Enter domain and account] step is displayed. Confirm the parameters,...
Page 282 User Guide www.bull.com 12. Select the components to install. The [Select Windows component] step is displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and click [Next]. 13. Select the applications to install. The [Setting applications] step is displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if...
Page 283 User Guide www.bull.com 14. Save the parameters. The [Save parameters] step is 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 284 User Guide www.bull.com 15. Saved to a floppy disk. The floppy disk containing the parameters file has been created. Click [Yes] to exit the Parameter File Creator. Notes: ■ If you wish to modify the existing information file (parameters file), click "Load Parameters" at the [Load Parameters] screen.
Page 285: Nec Esmpro
User Guide www.bull.com NEC ESMPRO NEC ESMPRO lets a system administrator manage remote servers across a network. NEC ESMPRO monitors server hardware and software configurations, failures, and performance. Using the 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 286: Nec Dianascope
User Guide www.bull.com NEC DianaScope NEC DianaScope is a software used for the remote management of the BULL NovaScale series. See the online documentation for details on the functions and installation of NEC DianaScope. Note: You need the server license to activate NEC...
Page 287: Universal Raid Utility
User Guide www.bull.com Universal RAID Utility The Universal RAID Utility is an application to manage or monitor the following RAID Controllers. ■ Internal RAID Controller ■ LSILogic MegaRAID SAS 8480E RAID controller (External SAS HDD) Before attempting to operate the Universal RAID Utility, read the "Universal RAID Utility User's Guide"...
Page 288: Using Universal Raid Utility Via Network
User Guide www.bull.com 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. Remote Desktop of Windows).
Page 289: Appendix 5: Installing The Operating System With Express Setup
User Guide www.bull.com Appendix 5: Installing the Operating System with Express Setup This section provides information on the use of Express Setup to install and configure the following operating systems on the server. ■ Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Standard Edition / Microsoft® Windows®...
Page 290: About Express Setup
User Guide www.bull.com About Express Setup "Express Setup" helps you install the Windows Operating System. The setup automatically configures the RAID system and installs the Operating System and some management software. Caution Executing the Express Setup erases all data on the hard disk drive.
Page 291 User Guide www.bull.com ■ 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 the ExpressBuilder "Parameter File Creator"...
Page 292: Microsoft Windows Server 2003
User Guide www.bull.com Microsoft Windows Server 2003 This section explains how to install Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 by using the Express Setup. Caution Be sure to prepare the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM that includes Service Pack 1. Notes: ■ Express Setup does not support the installation of Windows Server x64 Editions.
Page 293 User Guide www.bull.com Service Packs supported by the ExpressBuilder 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 294 User Guide www.bull.com Notes: If you connect the LSILogic MegaRAID SAS 8480E RAID controller as a data disk, clear the RAID Controller's configuration information before you perform the Express Setup. Re-installing to the hard disk drive which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk You cannot re-install Windows Server 2003 if the current partition of the hard disk drive upgraded to Dynamic Disk remains.
Page 295 User Guide www.bull.com ■ If you wish to install any application program or the like, add the necessary space to the partition to install these pro- grams. For example, if the installed memory size is 512 MB, the minimum required partition size is: 2900 MB + (512 MB * 1.5) + (512 MB + 12 MB) = 4192 MB.
Page 296: Installing Windows Server 2003
User Guide www.bull.com Installing Windows Server 2003 Express Setup proceeds with the setup by selecting or inputting several parameters on the wizard. You can also save the parameters to a floppy disk as a parameters file. 1. Turn the power of peripheral device on, and then turn on the server.
Page 297 User Guide www.bull.com 4. Select [Perform the Express setup] from the Top Menu, and click [Next]. 5. The [Load parameters] step is displayed. [Do not load parameters]...
Page 298 User Guide www.bull.com Select [Do not load parameters]. Click [Next]. Notes: If no floppy disk drive is connected, select this item. [Load parameters] Insert the floppy disk containing the parameters file. Select [Load parameters], and enter the file path of the parameters file into the text box.
Page 299 User Guide www.bull.com 7. Enter the virtual disk settings. The [Enter RAID settings] step is displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. Notes: You can use only physical devices that have an identical model number to configure a logical drive.
Page 300 User Guide www.bull.com 8. Specify the installation medium and the Windows system partition. The [Setting medium / Partitions] step is displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and click [Next]. Caution About the partition size ■ Specify a partition size larger than the required minimum size for the OS installation.
Page 301 User Guide www.bull.com 9. Enter the user information, time zone and client license mode. The [Enter basic parameters] step is displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and click [Next]. Notes: Even if you do not input a value into "Administrator...
Page 302 User Guide www.bull.com 10. Enter the network protocol settings. The [Enter Network Protocol] step is displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and click [Next]. 11. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. The [Enter domain and account] step is displayed. Confirm the parameters,...
Page 303 User Guide www.bull.com 12. Select the components to install. The [Select Windows component] step is displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and click [Next]. 13. Select the applications to install. The [Setting applications] step is displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if...
Page 304 User Guide www.bull.com 14. Save the parameters. The [Save parameters] step is 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 305 User Guide www.bull.com 15. The Express Setup will start when you click [Perform] in the [Start Express setup] step. 16. Copy the optional Mass Storage Driver module. If you install an optional Mass Storage Driver, the message will be shown.
Page 306 User Guide www.bull.com 19. If you selected [Install the Service Pack] at the [Specify Medium Partition] step, follow the procedure below. Follow the message to take Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM out of the optical disc drive. Follow the message to insert Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 into the optical disc drive.
Page 307: Installing And Setting The Device Drivers
User Guide www.bull.com Installing and Setting the Device Drivers Follow these steps to install and configure the device drivers. PROSet Notes: All the operations related to Intel® PROSet is must be executed with administrator privileges. Operation via a [Remote Desktop Connection] is prohibited.
Page 308: Network Driver
User Guide www.bull.com 9. Remove the ExpressBuilder DVD from the drive, and restart the system. Notes: If you make no changes to the parameters, click the [Cancel] button to close the dialog. Clicking the [OK] button will cause a temporary loss of network connectivity.
Page 309: Optional Network Board Driver
User Guide www.bull.com This procedure can also be applied on the properties dialog box for the local area network which appears from the [Network and Dial-up Connection]. Note: We recommend you add [Network Monitor] at [Adding Services]. [Network Monitor] can monitor the frame (or the packet) that the computer installing [Network Monitor] sends or receives.
Page 310 User Guide www.bull.com Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and enhances the throughput by operating packet transmission from the server by all the adapters. Caution ■ AFT/ALB setup must be operated after installing the drivers and restarting the system.
Page 311: Graphics Accelerator Driver
User Guide www.bull.com 3. Select the adapters to include in the team. 4. Select "Adapter Fault Tolerance" or "Adaptive Load Balancing" and click [Next]. 5. Click [Finish]. 6. If necessary to set the adapter priority setting, do as follows. If not, go to step 7.
Page 312: Installing The Raid Controller Driver (Lsilogic Megaraid Sas 8480E)
User Guide www.bull.com Installing the RAID controller Driver (LSILogic MegaRAID SAS 8480E) The RAID controller driver will be installed automatically. Installing the Adaptec 29320 Controller Board The driver may sometimes not be installed during the OS installation. In this case, please install the driver as described in the procedure below.
Page 313: Available Switch Options For The Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini File
User Guide www.bull.com Available switch options for the Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini file. Many different switches will be available if you edit the 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...
Page 314: Solving Problems Settings
User Guide www.bull.com Solving Problems Settings Setup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible if it should occur. Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section describes the procedure used to collect the memory dump (debug information) in the server.
Page 315 User Guide www.bull.com adding memory. Check the size of the empty space in the debugging information (memory dump) write destination drive. Caution Windows Server 2003 ■ We recommend you specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump"...
Page 316: Windows Dr. Watson
User Guide www.bull.com Correct debug information might not be collected due to a virtual memory shortage when the paging file is insufficient, so set a paging file size large enough for the entire system. ■ For more information on the "Recommended" value, see “About the System Partition Size”...
Page 317: Network Monitor
User Guide www.bull.com Network Monitor Using Network Monitor helps you investigate and manage the network troubles. To use Network Monitor, you need to restart the system after the installation has completed, so we recommend you install Network Monitor as soon as possible, before any network troubles can occur.
Page 318: Installing Maintenance Utilities
User Guide www.bull.com Installing Maintenance Utilities Various maintenance utilities are included in your ExpressBuilder. for more information on “Appendix 4: Installing and Using Utilities” on page 267 installing the utilities to your server or management workstations.
Page 319: Updating The System - Applying Service Pack
User Guide www.bull.com Updating the System - Applying Service Pack - Caution If you install the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM including the Service Pack 2 to your system, you do not have to apply the Service Pack 2 again. "Updating the System" is automatically executed by Express Setup.
Page 320: Making Backup Copies Of System Information
User Guide www.bull.com Making Backup Copies of System Information The system information includes the current BIOS settings and any specific information for the server. Save the information after completing the system setup. Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information.
Page 321: Appendix 6: Installing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Without Using Express Setup
User Guide www.bull.com Appendix 6: Installing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 without Using Express Setup This section describes the procedures for installing Windows Server 2003 without using the Express Setup tool. Notice Service Packs supported by ExpressBuilder The ExpressBuilder DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack.
Page 322: Magneto-Optical Device
User Guide www.bull.com ■ Do not select the partition where the operating system had been installed as the partition to install the operating system newly. ■ Select "Use the current File System" for the format of operating system partition. Magneto-Optical device If you specify the file system as NTFS with a MO Device connected during the installation, the file system will not be converted normally.
Page 323: About The System Partition Size
User Guide www.bull.com About the System Partition Size The minimum size for the partition where the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size...
Page 324 User Guide www.bull.com 1. Set the "Size required for installation + Paging file size". 2. Set the debugging information (equivalent to the dump file size) so that it is written to a separate disk. (If necessary, install an additional new disk.)
Page 325: Installing Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Use this procedure if you have only the BULL NovaScale Server to create the Windows 2003 OEM-Disk for ExpressBuilder. ■ If you have only the BULL NovaScale Server to create the Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for ExpressBuilder, use this procedure.
Page 326 User Guide www.bull.com Creating from the [Autorun Menu] This menu requires Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (or later). You can create the Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for ExpressBuilder from the [Autorun Menu], if you have the computer on which one of the above operating system operates.
Page 327: Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation
User Guide www.bull.com Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2003. 1. Turn the system on. 2. Insert the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM in the optical device drive. 3. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset the system.
Page 328: Procedure For License Authentication
User Guide www.bull.com 9. When prompted to do so, press Enter to start the "Welcome to Setup" wizard. Once the installation of Windows Server 2003 is finished, the system reboots automatically. ■ Windows Server 2003: go to step 13. ■ Windows Server 2003 R2: go to step 10.
Page 329: Updating The System - Applying Service Pack
User Guide www.bull.com Notes: ■ Execute the activation within 30 days. The system may be locked once 30 days have passed. ■ The COA label may be attached to your server. Updating the System - Applying Service Pack - To ensure normal system operation you should update your system in the following cases: - The CPU was expanded from single processor to multi-processor.
Page 330 User Guide www.bull.com 2. Insert the ExpressBuilder DVD into the optical disc drive of the server. 3. Click the Start menu, select [Run], and then execute the following command. <When the English version of Windows Server 2003 R2 is used>...
Page 331 User Guide www.bull.com Updating the System" The System Update applies the drivers necessary for the BULL NovaScale. Follow this process after the Hotfix for Windows Server 2003 (KB921411) has been applied. Note: If you install your system using the Windows CD- ROM that contains the Service Pack 2, you do not have to apply the Service pack 2 again.
Page 332 User Guide www.bull.com 4. Click [OK] to restart the system. When the reboot starts, immediately remove the ExpressBuilder DVD from the optical disc drive. Caution During the "Updating the System", the following message may be shown, but there is no impact to the operation. Do not click [cancel] since it may be taken away after a few seconds.
Page 333 User Guide www.bull.com Open the "<System drive:>\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache" directory. Copy usbhub.sys and usbport.sys from the directory noted above to "<Systemdrive:>\WINDOWS\system32\drivers". 5. Restart the system. 6. Refer to “Applying the Hotfix (KB921411)” on page 328 and apply the "Hotfix for Windows (KB921411)".
Page 334: Driver Installation And Device Settings
User Guide www.bull.com Driver Installation and Device Settings This section describes how to install and setup various standard drivers mounted on the device. For information on installing and setting up a driver that is not described in this section, please refer to the document delivered with the driver.
Page 335 User Guide www.bull.com [When PROSet is not installed] 1. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box is displayed. ■ Procedure with the standard start menu: click Start menu, [Control Panel], [Network Connections], and [Local Area Connection]. ■ Procedure with the classic start menu: a.
Page 336: Re-Install The Network Driver
User Guide www.bull.com Re-install the Network Driver The network driver will be installed automatically. 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 converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter.
Page 337: Installing A Raid Controller Driver (Lsilogic Megaraid Sas 8480E)
User Guide www.bull.com Installing a RAID controller Driver (LSILogic MegaRAID SAS 8480E) Troubleshooting The driver may sometimes not be installed during the OS installation. In this case, please install the driver as described in the procedure below. 1. Start [Device Manager] from [Start] menu → [Control Panel] →...
Page 338: About The Windows Activation
User Guide www.bull.com About the Windows Activation Windows Server 2003 must be activated before it can be used. The Windows activation process is as follows. Note: The activation process is not required for Windows Server 2003 R2. 1. Click [Run] on [Start] menu.
Page 339 User Guide www.bull.com 3. Follow the on-screen messages to proceed with the activation.
Page 340: Available Switch Options For The Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini File
User Guide www.bull.com Available Switch Options for the Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini File Refer to “Available switch options for the Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini file.” on page 312...
Page 341: Setting For Collecting Memory Dump (Debug Information)
User Guide www.bull.com Setting for Collecting Memory Dump (Debug Information) Use the procedure described in “Memory Dump (Debug Information)” on page 313...
Page 342: Appendix 7: Installing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions Without Using The Express Setup Tool
User Guide www.bull.com Appendix 7: Installing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions without using the Express Setup Tool This section describes the procedures for installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions without using the Express Setup tool. Notice Service Packs supported by ExpressBuilder The ExpressBuilder DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack.
Page 343: Magneto-Optical Device
User Guide www.bull.com Magneto-Optical device If you specify the file system as NTFS with a MO Device connected during the installation, the file system will not be converted normally. Disconnect the MO device and restart the installation from the beginning.
Page 344: About The System Partition Size
User Guide www.bull.com 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...
Page 345: Installing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions
Creating from the menu which appears when running BULL NovaScale Server with ExpressBuilder Use this procedure if you have only the BULL NovaScale Server to create the Windows 2003 OEM-Disk for ExpressBuilder. 1. Prepare a 3.5-inch floppy disks.
Page 346 User Guide www.bull.com Creating from the [Autorun Menu] This menu requires Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (or later). You can create the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions OEM-Disk for ExpressBuilder from the [Autorun Menu], if you have the computer on which one of the above operating system operates.
Page 347: Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions Clean Installation
User Guide www.bull.com Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. 1. Turn the system on. 2. Insert the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions CD-ROM in the optical device drive.
Page 348: Procedure For License Authentication
User Guide www.bull.com 9. When prompted to do so, press Enter to start "Welcome to Setup". 10. Once the installation of Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition is completed, the system reboots automatically. 11. Log on to the system, the [Windows Setup] screen is displayed.
Page 349: Updating The System - Applying Service Pack
User Guide www.bull.com ■ The COA label may be attached to your server. Updating the System - Applying Service Pack - To ensure normal system operation you should update your system in the following cases: - The CPU was expanded from single processor to multi-processor.
Page 350 The Hotfix (KB921411) was successfully applied. Updating the System" The System Update applies the drivers necessary for the BULL NovaScale. Follow this process after the Hotfix for Windows x64 (KB921411) or the Hotfix for Windows Server 2003 (KB921411) have been applied.
Page 351 User Guide www.bull.com Note: If you install your system using the Windows CD- ROM that contains the Service Pack 2, you do not have to apply the Service pack 2 again. 1. Log on to the system using an account administrator authority (such as administrator).
Page 352 User Guide www.bull.com Recovery Process If the System Update 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, follow the process below: 1.
Page 353: Driver Installation And Device Settings
User Guide www.bull.com Driver Installation and Device Settings This section describes how to install and setup various standard drivers mounted on the device. For information on installing and setting up a driver that is not described in this section, please refer to the document delivered with the driver.
Page 354: Network Driver
User Guide www.bull.com 4. Click [Next]. 5. Choose "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click [Next]. 6. Click [Install]. 7. When [InstallShield Wizard Completed] window is displayed, click [Finished]. 8. Remove the ExpressBuilder DVD from the optical disc drive and restart the system.
Page 355: Re-Install The Network Driver
User Guide www.bull.com 2. Click [(Network Adapter Name)] in the list. 3. Click the [Link] and specify the [Speed & Duplex] value the same as the value specified for HUB. 4. Click [Apply] and click [OK]. You can also add or delete any protocols and services if necessary.
Page 356: Adapter Fault Tolerance (Aft)/Adaptive Load Balancing (Alb)
User Guide www.bull.com 2. Click [Network adapters] and Double-Click [(Network Adapter Name)]. [(Network Adapter Name) Properties] is displayed. Note: [(Intel(R) PRO/1000...)] is the name of On-Board adapter. All other names show the Optional Network Board. 3. Click the [Driver] tab and click [Update Driver...].
Page 357: Graphics Accelerator Driver
User Guide www.bull.com If you want to use AFT/ALB feature: 1. Open the Teaming Wizard. * 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 358: Installing Scsi Controller Drivers
User Guide www.bull.com 2. Click the Start menu, point to [Programs], [Accessories] and click [Windows Explorer]. 3. Run "setup.exe" in the following directory. \002\win\winnt\w2k3amd\video\setup.exe 4. Follow the on-screen messages to proceed with the installation. If the "Digital Signature could not been found." dialog message appears, select [Yes] to continue.
Page 359: About The Windows Activation
User Guide www.bull.com About the Windows Activation Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions must be activated before it can be used. The Windows activation process is as follows. 1. Click [Run] on [Start] menu. Type the following in the [Open:] box, and click [OK].
Page 360 User Guide www.bull.com 3. Follow the on-screen messages to proceed with the activation. Figure 205: Windows Activation Screen (2)
Page 361: Setting For The Memory Dump Collection (Debug Information)
User Guide www.bull.com Setting for the Memory Dump Collection (Debug Information) Use the procedure described in “Memory Dump (Debug Information)” on page 313...
Page 362: Appendix 8: Equipment Log
User Guide www.bull.com Appendix 8: Equipment Log Use this equipment log form to record pertinent information about your system. You will need some of this information to run the System Setup Utility. Be sure to update the equipment log when you add options.
Page 363: Hardware
User Guide www.bull.com Hardware Main Unit Model name Serial No. Date installed Clock Serial No. Date installed Clock Serial No. Date installed Memory #11, #21 Size Serial No. Date installed #31, #41 Size Serial No. Date installed #12, #22 Size Serial No.
Page 364 User Guide www.bull.com Backup Device Size Capacity Serial No. Model name Type number Date installed PCI Slot #1B Model name Serial No. Date installed PCI Slot #2B Model name Serial No. Date installed PCI Slot #3B Model name Serial No.
Page 365 User Guide www.bull.com External Peripheral Device 4 Model name Serial No. Manufacturer Date installed...
Page 366: Software
User Guide www.bull.com Software Firmware version Apply Name: Version Application of RUR media Name: Version File system HPFS NTFS Others ( Bundled software installed Licensed software installed Application running when a failure occurred...
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Bull NovaScale R460 E1 User Manual

Table of Contents

Text Conventions

Safety Notices

Regulatory Information

Using this Guide

Related Documents

Care and Handling

System Overview

System Chassis Features

System Board Features

Standard Features

Expressbuilder DVD

Setting up the System

Overview

Unpacking the System

Installing the Server into a Rack

Making Connections

Connecting the Power Cord

Turning on the Server

Configuring Your Server

Overview

Configuring Motherboard Jumpers

BIOS Setup Utility

RAID Configuration

Configuration by Internal RAID Controller

Upgrading Your System

General Safety Information

Static Precautions

Equipment Log

Tools Recommended for Upgrading Your System

Preparing Your System for Upgrade

Removing and Replacing the Top Cover

Upgrading Microprocessor

Installing or Removing Random Access Memory

Installing and Removing a PCI Board

Replacing the Battery

Installing or Removing a Hard Disk Drive

Installing and Removing a Power Supply Unit

Using the Internal Hard Disk Drives

In the RAID System

Installing and Removing a Backup Device

Installing and Removing a Redundant Hot-Swap Fan

Problem Solving

Static Precautions

Resetting the Server

Troubleshooting Guide

Problems at Initial System Start-Up

Problems after the System Has Been Running Correctly

Problems Running New Application Software

Problems and Suggestions

Solving Problems

Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information

Memory Dump

Recovery for Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions and Windows Server 2003

Error Messages

Beep Codes

How to Identify BIOS Revision Level

Status Indicators

Appendix 1: Specifications

Appendix 2: Irqs

Appendix 3: Maintenance

Making Backup Copies

Cleaning

System Diagnostics

Appendix 4: Installing and Using Utilities

Expressbuilder

Parameter File Creator

Nec Esmpro

NEC Dianascope

Universal RAID Utility

Appendix 5: Installing the Operating System with Express Setup

About Express Setup

Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Installing Windows Server 2003

Installing and Setting the Device Drivers

Available Switch Options for the Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini File

Solving Problems Settings

Installing Maintenance Utilities

Updating the System - Applying Service Pack