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  • Page 1 5800/A1160 XPRESS HW Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable property of NEC Corporation of America, Inc. and/or its licensors. NEC Corporation of America and/or its licensors, as appropriate, reserve all patent, copyright and other proprietary rights to this document, including all design, manufacturing, reproduction, use, and sales rights thereto, except to the extent said rights are expressly granted to others.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Section 1 Preparing for Installation ..........1-1 1.1. Documentation Updates ..............1-1 1.2. Customer-Provided Hardware ............1-1 1.3. Tools ....................1-2 1.4. Warnings and Cautions ..............1-2 1.5. Prerequisites ..................1-2 1.6. Customer Support Procedures............1-3 1.7. Cell Components ................1-3 1.7.1.
  • Page 4 Updating BIOS on the EFI Flash Memory ........5-12 5.5. Verify PCI Card Installation .............. 5-17 5.6. What to Do Next ................5-19 Appendix A Related Documents and Web Resources ..A-1 Express5800/A1160 Documentation Library ........A-1 Web Resources ................. A-2...
  • Page 5 Figures Figure 1-1 System Serial Number Label Location ............1-3 Figure 1-2 Front of the Cell ................... 1-4 Figure 1-3 Rear of the Cell .................... 1-5 Figure 2-1 Cabinet Configuration .................. 2-2 Figure 2-2 Cell Rails ..................... 2-3 Figure 2-3 Installing Rails ..................... 2-4 Figure 2-4 Rail Support Pin ...................
  • Page 6 Figures Figure 5-9 Management Firmware Updates Page ............5-11 Figure 5-10 Management Firmware Revision Status ..........5-12 Figure 5-11 BIOS Front Page ..................5-13 Figure 5-12 BIOS Setup Window ................5-14 Figure 5-13 BIOS Partition Window ................5-15 Figure 5-14 OS Control Window ................. 5-16 Figure 5-15 BIOS Front Page ..................
  • Page 7 Tables Tables Table 1-1 Warnings and Cautions ................. 1-2 Table 1-2 Components on the Front of the Cell ............1-4 Table 1-3 Components on the Rear of a Cell ..............1-5 Table 4-1 Two-Cell Interconnect Cabling ..............4-9 Table 4-2 Three-Cell Interconnect Cabling ..............4-10 Table 4-3 Four-Cell Interconnect Cabling ..............

  • Page 9: Using This Guide

    Using This Guide This guide contains information that helps you install your Express5800/A1160 server. By following these installation procedures, you can help ensure a smooth and successful installation of your server. This guide is intended for system administrators and facilities personnel who are making installation of an Express5800/A1160 Server.
  • Page 10 Related Documents Related Documents In addition to this guide, the following system documentation is useful. NECCare™ Guide The NECCare Guide contains information about NEC’s warranty and server registration.

  • Page 11: Safety Notices

    Safety Notices Safety Notices WARNING To avoid a risk of injuries, maintenance procedures require trained technical personnel. In maintenance procedures with voltages of 42.4V peak or 60Vdc or more, take safety measures, such as wearing insulated rubber gloves. Performing work without these measures may cause electric shock.
  • Page 12 Safety Notices temperature of 89.6°F. Reduced air Flow – Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. To prevent fires, and damage to rack equipment and supply wiring, make sure that the rated load of the power branch circuit is not exceeded.
  • Page 13 Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada WARNING Take care not to short live components with conductive tools, such as an adjustable wrench. To prevent shock, take care not to drop or leave conductive parts, such as a screw, in the server when servicing the system.

  • Page 15: Section 1 Preparing For Installation

    Section 1 Preparing for Installation This installation document describes how to install your new Express5800/A1160 system. The installer must have knowledge and experience with server hardware installation. Because of the server weight, the hardware installation requires a minimum of two people to ensure a safe installation.

  • Page 16: Tools

    Tools mouse need not remain connected and can be removed. Multiple keyboard, video, and mouse connections can be provided by the use of a KVM switch in larger system configurations. Dedicated Ethernet hub, router, or gateway depending on the LAN topology at your site 1.3.

  • Page 17: Customer Support Procedures

    (server.support@necam.com) and let the operator know that you want to open a support request. Have the system serial number available for the NEC Technical Support operator. The system serial number is on the back of the cell on the same label as the cell number.

  • Page 18: Figure 1-2 Front Of The Cell

    Cell Components Figure 1-2 Front of the Cell Table 1-2 Components on the Front of the Cell Component Description Fan module Provides the airflow needed to cool the cell. LED fan status indicators Provide fan status with one LED light on each fan module. A green light indicates normal operations.

  • Page 19: Components On The Rear Of A Cell

    Cell Components Component Description LED status indicators Provides status for the cell. The top light indicates power status. The bottom light indicates cell status. See the EXPRESSSCOPE® Monitor LCD or the remote console interface for additional information on the power or cell status. DVD-RW drive A DVD-RW drive for your use.

  • Page 20: Receive The Hardware

    Move the packaged hardware as close to its final destination as possible. Take an inventory of the hardware to ensure that all required items are present. To report any missing, incorrect, or defective parts during unpacking, contact the NEC Technical Support. Refer to...

  • Page 21: Section 2 Preparing The Cabinet

    Section 2 Preparing the Cabinet Familiarize yourself with the component layout of your system and prepare your cabinet for installation. Side access to the cabinet is required for power strip installation. If the new cabinet will be placed between existing cabinets, perform 3.3 Install the Power Strips first.

  • Page 22: Install The Cell Rail Assemblies

    Figure 2-1 Cabinet Configuration 2.2. Install the Cell Rail Assemblies This procedure is for installing cell rail assemblies in a NEC cabinet; however, the rails are designed to fit in most cabinets. Installation instructions are provided for cabinets with square-hole or round-hole brackets. If you ordered a cabinet with your system, follow the procedures for installing rails in a cabinet with square-hole brackets.

  • Page 23: Figure 2-2 Cell Rails

    Install the Cell Rail Assemblies Figure 2-2 Cell Rails Installing Rails in a Cabinet with Square-Hole Brackets Perform the following procedure to install each set of rails. If you have a multiple-cell system, install each set of rails for all cells before installing the cells. Figure 2-3 as a guide to install the rails in the cabinet.

  • Page 24: Figure 2-3 Installing Rails

    Install the Cell Rail Assemblies Figure 2-3 Installing Rails Beginning with either the front or back of the rail, insert the holding tabs in the specified locations and push down until the locking spring clicks into place. Repeat on the other end of the rail Repeat steps 1 through 3 to install the other rail.

  • Page 25: Figure 2-4 Rail Support Pin

    Install the Cell Rail Assemblies installation of the rail in the cabinet. Once the rails are installed in the cabinet these pins are removed. Figure 2-4 Rail Support Pin Attach a round-hole bracket over the front and back end of each rail. Use Figure 2-5 as a guide.

  • Page 26: Figure 2-5 Round-Hole Bracket Installation

    Install the Cell Rail Assemblies Figure 2-5 Round-Hole Bracket Installation Align one end of the rail in the cabinet using the alignment notches as a guide, and secure the rail to the cabinet using two screws for each side of the rail.

  • Page 27: Figure 2-6 Round-Hole Bracket Installation Location

    Install the Cell Rail Assemblies Figure 2-6 Round-Hole Bracket Installation Location Remove the rail support pin. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to install the other rail.

  • Page 29: Section 3 Installing The System

    Section 3 Installing the System Use the following procedures to install the hardware modules of your system. 3.1. Install the Cell Use the following procedure to install all the cells in your system. WARNING Removing the cell from the box requires two people. A fully loaded cell weighs about 50 kg (110 lb).

  • Page 30: Figure 3-1 Cell Sling

    Install the Cell Figure 3-1 Cell Sling Remove the cell from the protective packaging, and then slide it onto the rails in the cabinet. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the cell to the cabinet.

  • Page 31: Figure 3-2 Cell Thumbscrews

    Install the Cell Figure 3-2 Cell Thumbscrews If you want to attach the bezel to the front of the Cell, follow the following steps. Insert the security key into the keyhole of the front bezel. Figure 3-3 Keyhole for the Security Key Turn left while pushing the security key straight to unlock.

  • Page 32: Figure 3-4 Security Key Location At The Time Of Shipment

    Install the Cell Figure 3-4 Security Key Location at the time of Shipment Put the hooks on the reverse side of the front bezel into the holes on the left mounting frame between thumbscrews, and push the rightmost of the bezel to attach.

  • Page 33: Install The Optional Components

    Four-receptacle power strips for use in customer-supplied cabinets Two four-receptacle power strips in a mounting bracket for use in NEC cabinets Note: These figures show NEC cabinets and hardware. If your cabinet is not compatible with the brackets and hardware, simply discard the unused pieces.

  • Page 34: Figure 3-6 One Four-Receptacle Power Strip Installation

    Use the illustration provided for the type of power strip to be installed. Four-Receptacle Power Strips Use this procedure if you did not purchase a cabinet from NEC. To install the four-receptacle power strips to the frame, screw two screws through the...

  • Page 35: Figure 3-7 Two Four-Receptacle Power Strip Installation

    Install the Power Strips Install the top and bottom nut clips. To do this, install each nut clip in the front center hole in the cabinet location. See Figure 3-7. Note: A screwdriver can be used to compress the flange to ease the installation of the clip.

  • Page 37: Section 4 Cabling The System

    Section 4 Cabling the System Labels and cable ties are included with your order to use when cabling the system. During the cabling process, mark the labels with the appropriate identification, such as the cell number, power supply number, and power source location, and then attach the labels to both ends of each cable.

  • Page 38: Power Cabling For 200V To 240V Systems

    Power Cabling for 200V to 240V Systems Figure 4-1 Power Cable Routing for 100V to 120V Systems Connect the remaining system component (such as the KVM switch) power cables to the components. Route the power cables to the appropriate power source. After all power cables are routed, secure the cables to the cabinet frame with cable ties.

  • Page 39: Figure 4-2 Power-Strip Power Cord Routing

    Power Cabling for 200V to 240V Systems Route the power-strip power cords down the cable manager and exit the bottom of the cabinet. After all power cables are routed, secure the cables to the cabinet frame using cable ties. Do not connect the power strips to the premises wiring at this time. Figure 4-2 Power-Strip Power Cord Routing Connect the cell power cables between the cell and the appropriate power strips.

  • Page 40: Figure 4-3 Velcro Straps For Power Strips

    Power Cabling for 200V to 240V Systems Connect the remaining system component power cables (such as the power cable for the KVM switch) to the appropriate power strips. Route the cables in the cable manager and secure them. Secure the power cords to the power strip using Velcro straps. Figure 4-3 Velcro Straps for Power Strips...

  • Page 41: Power Strip Cabling For A System With One Cell

    Power Cabling for 200V to 240V Systems 4.2.1. Power Strip Cabling for a System with One Cell...

  • Page 42: Power Strip Cabling For A System With Two Cells

    Power Cabling for 200V to 240V Systems 4.2.2. Power Strip Cabling for a System with Two Cells...

  • Page 43: Power Strip Cabling For A System With Three Cells

    Power Cabling for 200V to 240V Systems 4.2.3. Power Strip Cabling for a System with Three Cells Note: If you are using 30-amp power strips, only two strips are required for cabling three cells.

  • Page 44: Power Strip Cabling For A System With Four Cells

    Cell Interconnect Cabling 4.2.4. Power Strip Cabling for a System with Four Cells 4.3. Cell Interconnect Cabling For systems with more than one cell, interconnect cables are used to connect the cells. The correct end of each cable must be used to connect the cells. Each end of the interconnect cable is identified by a color.

  • Page 45: System With Two Cells

    Cell Interconnect Cabling The B connector has a blue band. Use the following procedure to connect the interconnect cables: Review the table showing the cell interconnect cabling for your configuration. Follow the order presented in this table when cabling the cells. To connect the cables to the cells, fully seat the cable on the socket, and then tighten the retaining screws with your fingers.

  • Page 46: System With Three Cells

    Cell Interconnect Cabling 4.3.2. System with Three Cells Follow the order presented in Table 4-2 for correct placement of interconnect cables. Table 4-2 Three-Cell Interconnect Cabling Line # Connect From (Blue) Connect To (Amber) Cell 0 Port 1 Cell 2 Port 1 Cell 2 Port 0 Cell 1 Port 1 Cell 0 Port 0...

  • Page 47: System With Four Cells

    Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse Cabling 4.3.3. System with Four Cells Follow the order presented in Table 4-3 for correct placement of interconnect cables. Table 4-3 Four-Cell Interconnect Cabling Line # Connect From (Blue) Connect To (Amber) Cell 0 Port 2 Cell 3 Port 2 Cell 0 Port 1 Cell 2 Port 1...

  • Page 48: Keyboard, Monitor, And Mouse Cabling

    Keyboard , Monitor, and Mouse Cabling 4.4. Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse Cabling If your system contains an optional keyboard, monitor, and mouse, route the appropriate cables to the partition, as shown in Figure 4-4. Route the cables in the cable manager on the left side of the cabinet.

  • Page 49: Lan Configurations

    LAN Cabling 4.5.1. LAN Configurations Your LAN topology will determine how you integrate the system into your environment. You can integrate the system in a typical LAN environment where all traffic passes through your public LAN. An operations LAN, where operations traffic is isolated from your other network traffic, adds additional security.

  • Page 50: Lan Cabling For Systems With An Operations Lan

    Cabling and secured in the cable manager on the right side of the cabinet. Route the cable to the public LAN, but do not connect it to the LAN. Connection to the public LAN is made during system configuration. Figure 4-5 LAN Cabling Configuration Without an Operation LAN 4.5.4.

  • Page 51: Peripheral Cabling

    Peripheral Cabling Figure 4-6 Cable Configuration for Systems with an Operations LAN 4.6. Peripheral Cabling Cells can contain PCI cards that require peripheral cabling. Route the cables in the cable manager on the left side of the cabinet. 4-15...

  • Page 53: Section 5 Completing The Installation

    Section 5 Completing the Installation Use the procedures in this section to complete your hardware installation and power up your system. 5.1. Perform Cleanup and Final Check Complete your hardware installation and power up your system as follows: Make sure the server frame is level and secure (if necessary, you can lower the feet).

  • Page 54: Figure 5-1 Front Rack Filler Panels

    Perform Cleanup and Final Check Figure 5-1 Front Rack Filler Panels Reattach side skins if you removed them during installation. Reattach front and rear doors if you removed them during installation. Remove all packing material from the area.

  • Page 55: Check Cabling Before Powering On The System

    Check Cabling Before Powering On the System 5.2. Check Cabling Before Powering On the System Loose or improperly attached cable connectors can adversely affect the system power-on processes. Check the cabling before applying AC power for the first time. The following figure shows the cable connections at the rear of the cell. Figure 5-2 Cell Cable Connections At the rear of the cabinet, check the following cable connections on each cell: LAN cable connections (maintenance LAN and partition LAN)

  • Page 56: Apply Ac Power Initially

    Apply AC Power Initially Ensure that the connector is fully seated and the thumbscrews are completely tightened (finger tight). Power cables Ensure that each power cable is secure in the power supplies in the cell and that the other end of each power cable is fully seated in the power strip connector. Interconnect cable connections (0 through 2) Ensure that the cable is fully seated in the connector and that the retaining screws are finger-tightened.

  • Page 57: System Operating At 200 To 240 Vac

    Apply AC Power Initially Figure 5-4 Cell Power Cord 5.3.2. System Operating at 200 to 240 VAC To apply AC power to a 200 to 240 VAC system, perform the following procedure: Verify the power strips are set to the off position. Plug the power strip power cord into the premises wiring (for example, the floor or wall receptacles or the UPS receptacles).

  • Page 58: Checking And Updating Management Firmware Level And The Bios Level

    Checking and Updating Management firmware Level and the BIOS Level Figure 5-5 Power-Strip Power Cord Turn the switch on the power strips to the on position. 5.4. Checking and Updating Management firmware Level and the BIOS Level Now that AC power is on, check the Management firmware levels and the BIOS levels on each partition.

  • Page 59: Initially Accessing A Partition

    Checking and Updating Management firmware Level and the BIOS Level To do this, you need to know how many partitions were configured in the factory and what the boot cell is for each partition. The boot cell is identified by a B next to the cell number in the bottom right corner of the EXPRESSSCOPE®...

  • Page 60: Checking Management Firmware Level Using Remote Console Interface

    Checking and Updating Management firmware Level and the BIOS Level 5.4.2. Checking Management Firmware Level using Remote Console Interface Check the management firmware level on the Service Processors for the partition, as follows: Click Firmware Update in the left column. The firmware update page appears, as shown in Figure 5-6.

  • Page 61: Checking Bios Level Using Remote Console Interface

    Checking and Updating Management firmware Level and the BIOS Level Figure 5-7 Management Firmware Revision Status 5.4.3. Checking BIOS Level using Remote Console Interface Check the BIOS level on the Service Processors for the partition, as follows: Click FRU Inventory in the left column. The FRU inventory page appears.

  • Page 62: Obtaining Releases From The Support Site

    Checking and Updating Management firmware Level and the BIOS Level Figure 5-8 BIOS Version 5.4.4. Obtaining Releases from the Support Site If you need to install later release levels, such as management firmware or BIOS, you can obtain the desired versions from the Product Support Web Site: http://support.necam.com/servers/Enterprise/ 5.4.5.

  • Page 63: Figure 5-9 Management Firmware Updates Page

    Checking and Updating Management firmware Level and the BIOS Level Figure 5-9 Management Firmware Updates Page To update the management firmware on the partition, click Browse on the firmware update page, navigate to the location of the saved firmware update file, and click Load.

  • Page 64: Updating Bios On The Efi Flash Memory

    Checking and Updating Management firmware Level and the BIOS Level Figure 5-10 Management Firmware Revision Status 5.4.6. Updating BIOS on the EFI Flash Memory When you update the BIOS firmware (EFI) on the flash memory, operating system settings are set to default values. If you need different values for certain BIOS settings, you must change these settings after completing the update.

  • Page 65: Figure 5-11 Bios Front Page

    Checking and Updating Management firmware Level and the BIOS Level Figure 5-11 BIOS Front Page Select BIOS Setup and press Enter. The BIOS Setup window appears, as shown in Figure 5-12. 5-13...

  • Page 66: Figure 5-12 Bios Setup Window

    Checking and Updating Management firmware Level and the BIOS Level Figure 5-12 BIOS Setup Window Select Partition and press Enter. The Partition window appears, as shown in Figure 5-13. 5-14...

  • Page 67: Figure 5-13 Bios Partition Window

    Checking and Updating Management firmware Level and the BIOS Level Figure 5-13 BIOS Partition Window Select OS Control and press Enter. The OS Control window appears, as shown in Figure 5-14. 5-15...

  • Page 68: Figure 5-14 Os Control Window

    Checking and Updating Management firmware Level and the BIOS Level Figure 5-14 OS Control Window Make sure that the USB driver setting is USB EFI. If this setting is Legacy, use the controls to change it to USB EFI, and press F10 to save changes. Press Esc twice to return to the BIOS front page, select Continue, and press Enter.

  • Page 69: Verify Pci Card Installation

    Verify PCI Card Installation 14. Select Update All and press Enter. An asterisk character appears next to your selection. 15. Select OK and press Enter. The EFI flash update starts and progress information is displayed. When the update completes and the flash memory is verified, a five-second countdown starts, and then the partition reboots using the new BIOS.

  • Page 70: Figure 5-15 Bios Front Page

    Verify PCI Card Installation Figure 5-15 BIOS Front Page Select Boot Manager and press Enter. The Boot Manager window appears and displays the current boot order, as shown in Figure 5-16. 5-18...

  • Page 71: What To Do Next

    What to Do Next Figure 5-16 BIOS Boot Manager Select Internal EFI shell and press Enter. At the shell command prompt, type PciView. Review the output to verify that the correct PCI cards are installed and visible to the system. Type exit to return to the BIOS front page when you are finished.
  • Page 72 What to Do Next already done so. Install operating system software and Server Management software on the Express5800/A1160 partitions and then configure the software. 5-20...

  • Page 73: Appendix A Related Documents And Web Resources

    Related Documents and Web Resources This appendix lists documents and Web resources that provide additional information about Express5800/A1160 systems. A.1 Express5800/A1160 Documentation Library The documentation library for Express5800/A1160 systems includes the following categories and documents: Planning for Server Arrival Express5800/A1160 System Planning Guide...

  • Page 74: Web Resources

    Web Resources A.2 Web Resources Visit the following Web sites for information about your system. Products and Services (www.necam.com/products/) This is the home page for products and services NECAM is offering. Product Support (support.necam.com/Servers/Enterprise/) This is the home page for customer support. You can find many support resources through this page as well as information about who to contact for further support if needed.
  • Page 75 Customers of the product may vary. Therefore, the suitability of a product for a specific purpose or application must be determined by the Customer and is not warranted by NEC Corporation of America. For more information, telephone 1-866-269-1239...
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