NEC Express 5800/120Eh N8100 SERIES User Manual

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Page 1 N8100-1235F/1236F/1321F/1322F 1287F/1288F/1352F N8100-1237F/1238F/1323F/1324F 1290F/1291F/1293F NEC Express5800/120Eh User's Guide 3rd Edition 5-2007 ONL-4152dN-120Eh-100-99-0704...
Page 2 The NEC product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product. However, actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator control.
Page 3 Keep this manual at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS Follow the instructions in this manual for your safety to use the NEC Express server. Your server contains components with possible danger, hazards that may cause by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards.
Page 4 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL AND WARNING LABELS Attentions Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury. Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught. Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire. Indicates a general notice or warning that cannot be specifically identified.
Page 5 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Page 6 (5) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this manual regardless of Item (4).
Page 7: Preface
Purchase of this server is your assurance of receiving state-of-the-art, high quality hardware to meet your needs, both now and in the future. Read this User's Guide thoroughly to fully understand handling of the NEC Express server and appreciate its functions to the maximum extent.
Page 8: About This User's Guide
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities describes how to install the utilities for the server. It also includes a description on using the attached "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM. Chapter 7 Maintenance provides you with all the information necessary to maintain successful operation of the server.
Page 9: Text Conventions
Appendix B Other Precautions provides supplementary notes on using the server. Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address provides a list of factory-set IRQs and I/O port addresses assigned. Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions without using Express Setup.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Standard Features ........................2-12 Power Supply .........................2-13 Peripheral Bays ........................2-13 Remote Power-On Feature (Wake On LAN)................2-13 AC LINK Feature........................2-13 Security ..........................2-13 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ....................2-14 NEC ESMPRO........................2-14 Off-line Maintenance Utility ....................2-15 System Diagnostic Utility ......................2-15 Remote Management......................2-15 Using Your Server........................2-16 POWER Switch........................2-16 Power Off ..........................2-20...
Page 11 Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server ................3-1 Setup Flow............................3-2 Unpacking the System ........................3-3 Installing Optional Devices ......................3-3 Selecting Server Site........................3-4 Connecting Peripheral Devices.....................3-6 Connecting Power Cord........................3-8 Turning On the Server ........................3-10 Installing Operating System .......................3-12 Installing Utilities ........................3-12 Making Backup Copies of System Information................3-12 Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server................
Page 12 Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities ............... 6-1 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER......................6-2 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-Based with Local Console..........6-4 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console ..........6-9 Starting ...........................6-10 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for Windows-Based (Master Control Menu)......6-13 Configuration Diskette Creator....................6-14 NEC ESMPRO ...........................6-18 Functions and Features......................6-18...
Page 13 Error Messages after Power-on ....................8-7 POST Error Messages ......................8-8 Beep Codes..........................8-11 Solving Problems........................8-12 Problems with NEC Express Server..................8-12 Problems with Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions ...............8-16 Problems with Windows Server 2003 R2................8-17 Problems with Windows Server 2003 ..................8-18 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ................8-21 Problems with Express Setup ....................8-22...
Page 14 About Removable Media ......................D-2 Creating Partition Size ......................D-3 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions................D-4 Creating "Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER"..D-4 Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Clean Installation ............D-6 Reinstallation to Multiple Logical Drives ................D-8 Updating the System ......................D-10...
Page 15 Application of Service Pack ....................E-2 Creating Partition Size ......................E-3 Installing Windows Server 2003....................E-4 Creating "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" ..... E-4 Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation ................E-6 Reinstallation to Multiple Logical Drives ................E-9 Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist........
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Page 17: Chapter 1 Notes On Using Your Server
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of your server.
Page 18: Warning Labels
1-2 Notes on Using Your Server WARNING LABELS The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your server to inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the server. (Do not intentionally remove or damage any of the labels.) If you find any labels totally/partially removed or illegible due to damage, contact your service representative.
Page 19: Safety Notes
NEC assumes no liability for any accident resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage if the server has been used in the above conditions.
Page 20: Power Supply And Power Cord Use
1-4 Notes on Using Your Server Power Supply and Power Cord Use WARNING Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock. CAUTION Plug in to a proper power source.
Page 21: Installation, Relocation, Storage, And Connection
Do not use any unauthorized interface cable. Use only interface cables provided by NEC and locate a proper device and connector before connecting a cable. Using an authorized cable or connecting a cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.
Page 22: Cleaning And Working With Internal Devices
1-6 Notes on Using Your Server Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server on any occasion other than described in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server.
Page 23: During Operation
Notes on Using Your Server 1-7 During Operation CAUTION Stay away from the fan. Keep your hand or hair away from the cooling fan on the rear of the server. Failure to follow this warning may get your hand or hair caught in the fan, resulting in injury.
Page 24: For Proper Operation
NEC recommends you use NEC's genuine products. Some third-party products claim that they support the server. However, repair of the server due to a failure or damage resulted...
Page 25: Transfer To Third Party
Notes on Using Your Server 1-9 TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided with the server to a third party: Make sure to provide this manual along with the server to a third party. IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g.,...
Page 26: Disposal And Consumables
Your server contains some components that are only good for a limited period of time and require replacement, such as fans, internal batteries, the internal DVD-ROM drive, the floppy disk drive, and the mouse. For stable operation of the server, NEC recommends you replace these components on a regular basis. Consult with your service representative for replacement or the product lives.
Page 27: User Support
Notes on Using Your Server 1-11 USER SUPPORT Before Asking for Repair, do the following when the server appears to fail: Check if the power cord and the cables to other devices are properly connected. See Chapter 8 to find if your problem fits the description. If it does, take the recommended measure for it.
Page 28 1-12 Notes on Using Your Server Advice for Health The longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you become tired, which may cause disorders of your body. When you use a computer, observe the following to keep yourself from getting tired: Good Working Posture You have good posture if the following are satisfied when you use a computer:...
Page 29: Chapter 2 General Description
Chapter 2 General Description This chapter provides information that you should be familiar with before using the server. It includes names and functions of the components and features of the server.
Page 30: Overview
2-2 General Description OVERVIEW Your server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel® Xeon® processor family. It is a solid performer and offers the latest technology. The combination of compute performance, memory capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many server market applications.
Page 31: System Chassis
General Description 2-3 SYSTEM CHASSIS Names and functions of the components are shown below. Front View SAS Model Additional slot 1 Additional slot 2...
Page 32 2-4 General Description SATA Model Additional slot 1 Additional slot 2...
Page 33: General Description
General Description 2-5 Front mask The front mask protects the front face of the chassis. DVD-ROM drive The DVD-ROM drive reads data from the inserted CD-ROM or DVD-ROM. The drive is equipped with the following: Open/Close button to eject the tray •...
Page 34: Rear View
2-6 General Description Rear View 11-1 11-2 AC inlet The AC inlet is connected with the power cord. Fixing screws (2) Secures the left side cover. Cover lock plate Installing a theft prevention device protects the internal components of the workstation from being stolen.
Page 35 General Description 2-7 Mouse connector The mouse connector is connected with the mouse coming with the server. Keyboard connector The keyboard connector is connected with keyboard coming with the server. Serial port connector The serial port connector is used to connect the server to a device with the serial interface. The server cannot be directly connected to a leased line through the connector.
Page 36: Internal View
2-8 General Description Internal View SAS Model 5-1 6...
Page 37 General Description 2-9 SATA Model 5-1 6 Power supply unit Mother board Cooling fan 3-1 Front 3-2 Rear DIMMs CPU heat sink 5-1 CPU 1 5-2 CPU 2 (additional) DVD-ROM drive 5.25-inch device bay A standard DVD-ROM drive is factory-installed in the bottom slot. Hard disk drive bay For SAS model, the HDD cage is factory installed.
Page 38: Mother Board
2-10 General Description MOTHER BOARD 4-1 3 5-0 to 5-3 17 16 15 12-5 12-6 8 4-3 12-1 to 12-4...
Page 39 General Description 2-11 Processor socket 1-1 CPU1 socket 1-2 CPU2 socket Power connectors DIMM sockets (DIMM #A-1, #A-2, #A-3, #B-1, #B-2, and #B-3 from bottom to top) Cooling fan connector 4-1: CPU1 heat sink fan 4-2: CPU2 heat sink fan 4-3: Front fan 4-4: Rear fan 4-5: VR fan...
Page 40: Standard Features
Self-diagnosis Error notification Power On Self-Test (POST) Test and Diagnosis Management Utilities Easy and Fine Setup NEC ESMPRO NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (system setup Off-line Maintenance Utility utility) NEC DianaScope BIOS setup utility NEC EXPRESSSCOPE Engine Configuration Diskette Creator Power Saving Feature...
Page 41: Power Supply
General Description 2-13 Power Supply The system contains one auto-sensing 600-watt power supply at an operating frequency of 50/60 The power supply is designed to comply with existing emission standards and provide sufficient power for a fully loaded system configuration. Peripheral Bays The system supports a variety of standard PC AT-compatible peripheral devices.
Page 42: Nec Expressbuilder
(COM), or LAN. See Chapter 6 for details. NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO is server management software that runs on the OS. The NEC ESMPRO includes the NEC ESMPRO Manager for the server monitoring terminal and the NEC ESMPRO Agent for the NEC Express server.
Page 43: Off-Line Maintenance Utility
The Off-line Maintenance Utility is used for maintenance and fault analysis of the server. This utility is usually used by the service representative. See Chapter 8 for details. System Diagnostic Utility The system diagnostic utility contained in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is useful to detect hardware failures. See Chapter 7 for details. Remote Management The server may be monitored and managed via LAN/WAN by installing the optional Remote Management (N8115-03) and NEC DianaScope utility.
Page 44: Using Your Server
2-16 General Description USING YOUR SERVER This section describes basic operations of your server including how to use devices such as the floppy disk drive and the DVD-ROM drive. See Appendix B for notes on using the floppy disk, CD- ROM, and accessories including the keyboard and the mouse.
Page 45 ECC memory module, CPU module, keyboard, and mouse. POST also displays messages of the BIOS Setup utility, such as the start-up message, while in progress. With the factory setup of the server, the NEC logo appears on the display unit while POST is in progress. (To display the POST check results, press Esc.) You don't always need to check the POST check results.
Page 46: Post Execution Flow
2-18 General Description POST Execution Flow The following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order. IMPORTANT: Do not power off the server while POST is in progress. Do not make key entries or perform mouse operations while POST is in progress.
Page 47: Post Error Messages
General Description 2-19 If the POST detects the optional add-in card, it display the message prompting you to launch the add-in card BIOS configuration utility. (Ignore the message. POST will automatically proceed a few seconds later.) Refer to the manual that comes with the optional add-in card for detail. If you set a password using the BIOS SETUP utility, the password entry screen appears upon successful completion of POST.
Page 48: Power Off
2-20 General Description Power Off Follow the procedure below to power off the server. If the power cord of the server is connected to a UPS, refer to the manual that comes with the UPS or the manual for the application that controls the UPS.
Page 49: Dvd-Rom Drive
General Description 2-21 DVD-ROM Drive The server is provided with the DVD-ROM drive on its front to read data from a disc. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
Page 50: When You Fail To Eject
2-22 General Description When you fail to eject: When you fail to eject the tray with the Open/Close button and take out the disc from the server, follow the procedure below. Press the POWER switch to power off the server. (The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off.) Insert a metal pin of approximately 1.2 mm in diameter and 100 mm in length (a straightened large paper clip will make a substitute) into the emergency hole on the front of the DVD-ROM drive and gently push it in until the tray is ejected.
Page 51 General Description 2-23 Use of the Disc Keep the following notes in mind to use the disc for the server: For the disk which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of such a disk with the CD drive is not guaranteed. Do not drop the disc.
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Page 53: Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server This chapter describes how to set up your server appropriate for your system, on a step-by-step basis.
Page 54: Setup Flow
Installing the operating system Install an operating system to the server. See Chapter 5. Installing the utilities Install the utilities in the provided NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. See Chapter 6. Making backup copies of system information After all the system setup procedures are completed, make backup copies of system information.
Page 55: Unpacking The System
IMPORTANT: There are third-party products (memory modules, hard disk drives, etc.) available for the server in the markets. However, NEC recommends that you should use NEC products for stable operation. NEC assumes no liability for data errors and failures due to malfunction...
Page 56: Selecting Server Site
3-4 Setting Up Your Server SELECTING SERVER SITE Read the following precautions before selecting a suitable site for your server. The following describes installation of the server and connections to the server. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage.
Page 57 Setting Up Your Server 3-5 When you have selected a server site, hold the server by its bottom with at least three persons and carry it to the site, then place it slowly and gently. IMPORTANT: Do not hold the server by its front mask to lift the server.
Page 58: Connecting Peripheral Devices
3-6 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES Connect peripheral devices to the server. The server is provided with connectors for wide variety of peripheral devices. The figure on the next page illustrates available peripheral devices for the server in the standard configuration and locations of the connectors for the devices. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Page 59: Setting Up Your Server
Setting Up Your Server 3-7 FRONT Device with the USB interface (e.g., terminal adapter) REAR Mouse Finally connect the power cord to the receptacle. Keyboard Device with the serial interface (e.g., modem)* (multiport repeater) LAN ports (1000BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/ 10BASE-T) Display unit Device with the USB interface (e.g., terminal adapter) Management LAN port...
Page 60: Connecting Power Cord
3-8 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING POWER CORD Connect the provided power cord to the server. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
Page 61 Setting Up Your Server 3-9 NOTES: To connect the power cord from the server to an interruptive power supply (UPS), use service outlets on the rear of the UPS. Refer to the manual that comes with the UPS for details. Connect the battery connector when using UPS.
Page 62: Turning On The Server
3-10 Setting Up Your Server TURNING ON THE SERVER Turn on the server and follow the on-screen instructions for setup. IMPORTANT: Before turning on the server: Some optional boards require setups with the BIOS setup utility before installation. If the server has a PCI board with the PCI-to- PCI bridge installed, the BIOS setup utility is enabled to launch.
Page 63 Setting Up Your Server 3-11 The POWER/SLEEP lamp on the front of the server comes on. In a few seconds, the NEC logo appears on the screen and the Power On Self-Test (POST) begins. The POST runs automatically when you power on the server or reset it with a keyboard operation (Ctrl + Alt + Delete).
Page 64: Installing Operating System
Save the information after completing the system setup. Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information by the following process. Insert the "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive and reboot the system. Select [Tools].
Page 65: Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server
This chapter also provides information on several system configuration parameters that are set by jumpers on the system board. However, these parameters do not usually require change. Use NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM to create the device driver diskettes.
Page 66: System Bios (Bios Setup Utility)
4-2 Configuring Your Server SYSTEM BIOS (BIOS SETUP UTILITY) The BIOS Setup utility is provided to make basic hardware configuration for the server. This utility is pre-installed in the flash memory of the server and ready to run. The server is configured with the correct parameters using the BIOS Setup utility and shipped in the best conditions.
Page 67: Starting Setup Utility
Starting SETUP Utility A few seconds after powering on, the following message appears at bottom left on the screen. If NEC logo appears instead, press Esc. Press <F2> to enter SETUP or Press <F12> to boot from Network Press F2 to start the BIOS Setup utility and display its Main menu.
Page 68: Description On On-Screen Items And Key Usage
4-4 Configuring Your Server Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage Use the following keyboard keys to work with the BIOS Setup utility. These keys are also listed at the bottom of the menu screen. Indicates the current menu. Indicates there are submenus. Setup item menu Online...
Page 69: Configuration Examples
Select [Main] - [System Date]. Link with Management Software To control power supply of the server with NEC ESMPRO Manager via the network Select [Advanced] - [Advanced Chipset Control] - [Wake On LAN/PME] - [Enabled]. Select [Server] - [AC LINK] - [Stay Off].
Page 70 4-6 Configuring Your Server Boot To change the boot order of devices connected to the server Select [Boot] and specify the boot order. To control from the remote console Select [Server] - [Console Redirection] and set each item. Memory To check the installed memory (DIMM board) status Select [Advanced] - [Memory Configuration] and check the status indications.
Page 71: Event Log
Configuring Your Server 4-7 To check the installed CPU status Select [Main] - [Processor Settings] and check the status indications. The on-screen processor numbers and socket locations on the motherboard are associated as shown in the figure on the previous page. To clear the CPU error information Select [Main] - [Processor Settings] - [Processor Retest] –...
Page 72 4-8 Configuring Your Server Saving the Configuration Data IMPORTANT: If the SATA hard disk drives are used in disk array configured with the on-board HostRAID, be sure to select [Advanced] - [Peripheral Configuration] - [SATA Controller Mode Option] - [Enhanced]. Then, select [Advanced] - [Peripheral Configuration] - [SATA RAID Enable] - [Enabled].
Page 73: Menu And Parameter Descriptions
Configuring Your Server 4-9 Menu and Parameter Descriptions The SETUP utility has the following six major menus: Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit To set minute functions, select a submenu from the above menus. The following describes available functions and parameters, as well as the factory-set, for each menu. Main If BIOS SETUP is started, the Main menu appears first.
Page 74 4-10 Configuring Your Server The items which can be set on the Main menu screen and their functions are described below. Option Parameter Description Your Setting System Time HH:MM:SS Set the system time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the system date. Hard Disk Pre-Delay [Disabled] Allows slower spin-up drives to...
Page 75: Processor Settings
Configuring Your Server 4-11 Processor Settings If you select "Processor Settings" on the Main menu, the screen shown below appears. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting Processor Retest [No] If you select [Yes], BIOS will clear historical processor status and retest all the processors on the next boot.
Page 76 4-12 Configuring Your Server Option Parameter Description Your Setting [Disabled] Execute Disable Displayed only when the CPU supports Enabled Execute Disable Bit. Specify whether to enable or disable this feature. [Disabled] Intel(R) Specify whether to enable or disable the Enabled virtualization technology of Intel Virtualization Tech processor.
Page 77 Diagnostic Screen (POST) running screen is displayed or not Enabled on booting. If disabled, the BIOS will display the NEC logo during POST. Press Esc to switch to the POST running screen. Reset [No] Select "Yes" if you want to clear the system Configuration Data configuration data stored in POST.
Page 78: Memory Configuration
4-14 Configuring Your Server Memory Configuration The following screen appears if you select "Memory Configuration" on the Advanced menu. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting System – Indicates the total capacity of the base Memory memory.
Page 79: Pci Configuration
Configuring Your Server 4-15 PCI Configuration The following screen appears if you select "PCI Configuration" on the Advanced menu. If you and press Enter, the appropriate submenu appears. select a menu item preceded by symbol See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description...
Page 80 4-16 Configuring Your Server – Onboard Video Controller Option Parameter Description Your Setting Specify whether the onboard video VGA Controller [Enabled] controller is enabled or disabled. Disabled Onboard VGA [Auto] Specify whether to execute option ROM Option ROM Scan scan of onboard video controller Force automatically or forcibly.
Page 81: Peripheral Configuration
Configuring Your Server 4-17 Peripheral Configuration The screen shown below appears if you select "Peripheral Configuration" on the Advanced menu. If and press Enter, the appropriate submenu appears. you select a menu item preceded by symbol See the table below for the items. IMPORTANT: Note that the interrupt and/or base I/O address does not conflict with others.
Page 82 4-18 Configuring Your Server Option Parameter Description Your Setting Parallel ATA Disabled Selects whether the parallel ATA is enabled or disabled. [Enabled] Serial ATA Disabled Selects whether the serial ATA is enabled or disabled. [Enabled] SATA Controller [Compatible] This menu is available only when Mode Option "Serial ATA"...
Page 83 Configuring Your Server 4-19 Advanced Chipset Control The following screen appears if you select "Advanced Chipset Control" on the Advanced menu. Selecting an item on the screen allows the proper submenu to appear. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description...
Page 84 4-20 Configuring Your Server Security The Security menu appears if you move the cursor to the position of "Security." Press Enter on "Set Supervisor Password" or "Set User Password" to display the dialog to set/change password. IMPORTANT: User password can be set only when Supervisor password is already set.
Page 85 Configuring Your Server 4-21 See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting Supervisor Clear Indicates the password setting status. Password Is User Password Is Clear Indicates the password setting status. Set Supervisor Up to eight Press Enter to display the supervisor Password alphanumerics password entry screen.
Page 86 4-22 Configuring Your Server Server The Server menu appears if you move the cursor to "Server." If you select a menu item preceded by symbol and press Enter, the appropriate submenu appears. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting...
Page 87: Configuring Your Server
5 minutes function on booting, or select the and 60 minutes time limit for timeout. To use this function, install NEC ESMPRO Agent. Set this item to "Disabled" if the system is booted from OS without installation of NEC ESMPRO Agent.
Page 88 4-24 Configuring Your Server Option Parameter Description Your Setting Power on Delay [0] - 255 Specify the DC power on delay Time time within the range between 0 and 255 seconds. The time specified is valid when "Power On" or "Last State" is specified for AC LINK.
Page 89: System Management
Configuring Your Server 4-25 System Management The following screen appears if you select "System Management" on the Server menu and press Enter. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting BIOS Version – Displays the current BIOS version. (View only) Board Part –...
Page 90: Console Redirection
4-26 Configuring Your Server Console Redirection The following screen appears if you select "Console Redirection" on the Server menu and press Enter. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting BIOS Redirection [Disabled] Specify the serial port to which a Port remote console is connected.
Page 91: Event Log Configuration
Configuring Your Server 4-27 Event Log Configuration The following screen appears if you select "Event Log Configuration" on the Server menu and press Enter. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting Clear all Event Enter Press Enter and select "Yes"...
Page 92 The priority of the boot devices can be changed by using the ↑, ↓, +, and - keys. Move the cursor to the desired device with the ↑ or ↓ key and change the priority with the + or - key. IMPORTANT: To boot NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, set the priority of the devices as shown in the figure above.
Page 93 Configuring Your Server 4-29 Exit The Exit menu appears if you move the cursor to "Exit." The options on the menu are described below. Exit Saving Changes Select this item to terminate SETUP after saving the newly selected information in CMOS (nonvolatile memory).
Page 94 4-30 Configuring Your Server IMPORTANT: This option sets [SATA RAID Enabled] in the [Advanced] - [Peripheral Configuration] menu to [Disabled]. If the SATA hard disk drives are installed in your server and the onboard SATA RAID feature is used, change the parameter of the [SATA RAID Enabled] from [Disabled] to [Enabled] before exiting BIOS Setup.
Page 95: Setup Utility
NOTE: The LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility cannot be operated through the remote console feature of NEC DianaScope. Running Setup Utility Running LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility When the following screen appears after you have powered on the server, press Esc.
Page 96 4-32 Configuring Your Server LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility TOP Menu (Management Menu) Exiting from LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility Press Esc in the TOP menu of LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility. When a confirmation message appears, select [Yes]. When the above message appears, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete.
Page 97: Menu Tree
Configuring Your Server 4-33 Menu Tree Setting list +: Selection/execution parameter : Setting parameter. •: Information display >: Can be set (modified) after creation of logical drive Menu Description +Configure Performs Configuration settings +Easy Configuration Set configuration (Using fixed value) +New Configuration Set new configuration +View/Add Configuration...
Page 98: Operating Procedures For Setup Utility
4-34 Configuring Your Server Operating Procedures for Setup Utility Creating/Adding Configuration Run LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility Set new configuration information (pack/logical drive settings) Check the logical drive settings Initialize logical drive Perform Consistency Check Exit LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility Run LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility.
Page 99 Configuring Your Server 4-35 When a confirmation message (Proceed?) is displayed, select "Yes." The SCAN DEVICE starts (scanning information is displayed at the bottom of the screen). Upon completion of SCAN DEVICE, the "New Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU" screen appears. Move the cursor onto the hard disk drive to be packed by using cursor key and then press Space to select the hard disk drive.
Page 100 4-36 Configuring Your Server Press F10 to create logical drive. The "Logical Drives Configure" screen appears. (The figure below shows an example of RAID1 configured with two hard disk drives.) Logical Drives Configured RAID Size #Stripes Stripe Sz Status xxxMB 64KB ONLINE Logical Drive0...
Page 101 Configuring Your Server 4-37 (5) "Span: Sets Span. Parameter Remarks SPAN=NO Does not set span. SPAN=YES Sets span. When performing SPAN, create two or more sets of the same pack at pack creation, as shown in the figure below. Spanning of RAID1 ONLIN A00-01 RAID1 ONLIN A00-02...
Page 102 4-38 Configuring Your Server Execute Check Consistency on the logical drive that has been initialized. See "Check Consistency" for details. Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit from LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility. IMPORTANT: Be sure to execute Check Consistency after creating configuration. Check Consistency has two modes: "check and recover"...
Page 103: Manual Rebuild
Configuring Your Server 4-39 Manual Rebuild Replace hard disk drive Run LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility Execute rebuilding Exit LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility Replace a hard disk drive and turn on the server. Run LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility. Select "Rebuild"...
Page 104 4-40 Configuring Your Server Setting Hot Spare Install a hard disk drive Run LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility Set for hot spare. Exit LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility Install a hard disk drive to be used as hot spare, and then turn on the server. Run LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility.
Page 105 Configuring Your Server 4-41 Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility. IMPORTANT: Select "Objects" → "Physical Drive" → "Port #X" → "Force Offline" to cancel the hot spare setting. When two or more hard disk drives (of the same capacity) are assigned as hot spare, rebuilding is performed in order starting from the one with the smaller CH number/ID number.
Page 106: Check Consistency
4-42 Configuring Your Server Check Consistency Run LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility Perform Check Consistency Exit LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility Run LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility. Select "Check Consistency" from the TOP menu. The "Logical Drives" screen appears. Move the cursor onto the logical drive to be checked, and press Space to select it.
Page 107 Configuring Your Server 4-43 Others Clear Configuration Clears configuration information. Select "Configure" → "Clear Configuration" from the TOP menu. Executing "Clear Configuration" clears all configuration information on the disk array controller and hard disk drives. The configuration information on all channels of the disk array controller is also cleared.
Page 108: Add-In Card's Bios
4-44 Configuring Your Server ADD-IN CARD'S BIOS Refer to the documentation coming with the optional add-in card for details. When the server has multiple optional PCI boards installed, the server first displays the start-up message of the BIOS SETUP Utility of the mother board. It then displays the utility start-up message for optional PCI boards one by one.
Page 109: Configuring Mother Board Jumpers
Configuring Your Server 4-45 CONFIGURING MOTHER BOARD JUMPERS You can use the following procedure to clear the CMOS data in the server. IMPORTANT: Clearing the CMOS data resumes the factory-set configuration data. Do not change any other switch settings. Any change may cause the server to fail or malfunction.
Page 110 4-46 Configuring Your Server The following describe the clearing procedure. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.
Page 111 Configuring Your Server 4-47 Press F2 during POST to run the BIOS Setup utility, and configure the mother board again. IMPORTANT: If the SATA hard disk drives are installed in your server and the onboard SATA RAID feature is used, change the parameter of the [SATA RAID Enabled] in the [Advanced] - [Peripheral Configuration] menu from [Disabled] to [Enabled] before exiting BIOS Setup.
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Page 113: Chapter 5 Installing The Operating System With Express Setup
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup This section describes information on using Express Setup to install and configure the following operating systems to the server. Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Standard Edition / Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Microsoft®...
Page 114: About Express Setup
If you want to use the drivers located on the "OEM-Disk for Mass Storage Device" that ships with optional boards, a parameters file is mandatory. You can create a parameters file in advance using "Configuration Diskette Creator" included in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 115: Microsoft Windows Server 2003
See Chapter 4 to confirm the settings. NEC ESMPRO Agent NEC ESMPRO Agent requires to install the necras.sys driver on your Windows system. If you install the Windows without using the Express Setup, run the "Update Express5800 system" in Master Control Menu.
Page 116 5-4 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system supports the following optional Raid Controller and SCSI Controller: NOTE: If you want to install the other boards by using a driver floppy disk ("OEM-FD for Mass storage device"), except ones listed below,...
Page 117: Windows Server 2003
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-5 Windows Server 2003 Express Setup can install the Windows Server 2003. Confirm below notes before installing the Windows. IMPORTANT: Before starting the installation, complete all the process of hardware settings (BIOS and optional board settings). After completing Express Setup, see "Setup for Solving Problems".
Page 118 5-6 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Creating Partition Size The size for the partition that 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 + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003R2) 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 with Service...
Page 119 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-7 Re-installing to the hard disk drive which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk You cannot re-install Windows Server 2003 with the current partition of the hard disk drive upgraded to Dynamic Disk kept remained. If you want to keep the current partition remained, see Appendix E to re-install the system.
Page 120: The Flow Of Setup
Create New File No Floppy Disk Confirm the specification and input the value In case [Skip] is selected Remove the Floppy Disk and CD-ROM Copying NEC Modules from the Drive ↓ Copying Selected Application Modules Insert Windows CD-ROM Agree Software License Agreement...
Page 121: Installing The Windows Server 2003
"Reinstalling the operation system when multiple logical drives exist" (Appendix E). Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive of the server. Press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. The system boots from the CD-ROM and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER starts.
Page 122 5-10 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup "NOTE" appears. Click [Confirm] after reading that. NOTE: If any operating systems have been installed on the hard disk drive already, the message that prompts you to select continuing or stopping appears. If you select "Yes"...
Page 123 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-11 Next, [Basic Information] wizard appears. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. After that, click [Next], [Back], or [Help] on the screen to continue. Modify the parameters each time if necessary. IMPORTANT: Reserve the partition to install the OS more than the minimally required size.
Page 124 NOTE: You can use this function only when the floppy disk drive is attached to the system. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive according to the message. If you proceed the setup by using setup parameter file, remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.
Page 125 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-13 If you install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, insert Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition DISC 2 or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition DISC 2 into the DVD-ROM drive after the OS installation. Hereinafter, proceed operations according to the message.
Page 126: Installing And Setting Device Drivers
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. The [Windows Explorer] dialog starts. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu and click [Windows Explorer].
Page 127 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-15 Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter.
Page 128 5-16 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. IP addresses is not be able to set when the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" check box OFF. This phenomenon will occur with the certain condition.
Page 129 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-17 [When PROSet is installed] The [Intel(R) PROSet] dialog box appears. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu, point to [Control Panel], [administrative tools], and click [Computer Management] and then double click the [(Network Adapter Name)] in the Network Adapter list.
Page 130: Optional Network Board Driver
If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-112/119/111/86/120/121), the network driver will be installed automatically. Therefore, the driver attached to the Network board should not be used. If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-86/111), install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. In case of utilizing (N8104-86/111) "DVD-ROM Drive Letter:\WINNT\DOTNET\NS4\PRO100\WS03XP2K"...
Page 131 The graphics accelerator driver will be automatically installed by Express Setup or system update. Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/95) If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-75/95), update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system. The SCSI controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 132 Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install" and click [Next]. Click [Have Disk..]. Insert "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" into the floppy disk drive, enter "a:\" into "copy manufacturer's file from:" and click [OK]. Specify the following driver and click [Next].
Page 133 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-21 Available switch options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini file. Many different switches will be available if you edit Boot.ini file. For the available switch options, refer to the following information: Microsoft Knowledge Base - Article ID: 833721 "Available switch options for the Windows XP and the Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini files"...
Page 134: Setting For Solving Problems
5-22 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Setting for Solving Problems Setup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible when it should occur. Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server.
Page 135 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-23 IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information is recommended. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so that specify "Kernel Memory Dump"...
Page 136 5-24 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Specify "Complete memory dump" and modify [Dump file:] in the [Write debugging information] group box. e.g. Write the debug information in D drive write the file name "MEMORY.DMP". D:\MEMORY.DMP Click [Settings] on the [Performance] group box. The [Performance Options] window appears.
Page 137 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-25 Windows Dr. Watson Windows Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any application error is detected, Dr. Watson diagnoses the server and logs diagnostic information (log). Follow the procedure below and specify Dr.
Page 138: Installing Maintenance Utilities
To start Network Monitor, point to [Program] → [Administrative Tools] and click [Network Monitor]. For information on how to operate Network Monitor, refer to Online Help. Installing Maintenance Utilities Various maintenance utilities are contained in your NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. See Chapter 6 for installing the utilities to your server or management workstations.
Page 139: Updating The System - Installing Service Pack
Recovered the system using recovery process. Log on to the system with the account that has administrative authority (e.g. Supervisor) and insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive of the server. [Setup] in [Master Control Menu] screen appears, so left-click the item.
Page 140: Installing With The Oem-Fd For Mass Storage Device
If you would like to install or re-install the OS when the system has new mass storage device not to be supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, you have to set as follows. Read the manual supplied with the mass storage device before setting the server.
Page 141 Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities This section describes how to use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM that comes with your server and to install the utilities stored on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 142 6-2 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is an automated software integration tool to help simplify the process of installing and configuring your server. Shipped with all NEC servers, the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM provides a flexible, guided installation process for system administrators to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or other operating systems (contact your service representative for the server certified operating systems).
Page 143: Chapter 6 Installing And Using Utilities
Installing and Using Utilities 6-3 Windows-based This program is called as "Master Control Menu" that can run under the Microsoft Windows system (Windows 95 or later and Windows NT 4.0 or later). You can install the several applications and read the documentation from the menu.
Page 144: Nec Expressbuilder
ROM drive of your server. Ensure that the floppy disk drive is empty. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. (You may also turn off and then on again to reboot the server.)
Page 145: Express Setup
If you install Windows Server 2003, after a few tasks are completed, all that remains to be done is to remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM and install the Windows CD-ROM, input a product ID number, and acknowledge the license agreement.
Page 146 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM contains a number of device drivers and utilities that you can put on floppy disks and load onto your system. Using this menu creates a support disk by copying from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. If your system has the Windows operating system, you may find it more convenient to use NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for Windows-based to make support disks.
Page 147 – Create Maintenance Partition NEC EXPRESSBUILDER creates about 55MB of the maintenance partition on the system disk (or disk array system) as work area. The various utilities are installed when the maintenance partition is created successfully or when the maintenance partition is already created.
Page 148 BIOS/FW/etc. Update This menu allows you to update the software module such as BIOS and firmware of the server by using the update disk (3.5-inch floppy disk) that is distributed from NEC customer service representative. After rebooting the system, an update program is started automatically from the floppy disk, and the various BIOS and firmware programs are updated.
Page 149: Nec Expressbuilder For Dos-Based With Remote Console
Installing and Using Utilities 6-9 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console This subsection describes the procedures for using NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with remote console. NEC EXPRESSBUILDER contains the remote console feature that allows the system administrator to set up the server from the management workstation (management PC) via the network or the server's COM B (serial) port.
Page 150: Starting
Running NEC EXPRESSBUILDER from the management PC via LAN Running NEC EXPRESSBUILDER from the management PC via direct connection (COM B) For the procedure for starting NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console, see "NEC DianaScope". IMPORTANT: Do not change the boot device order in BOOT menu in BIOS SETUP.
Page 151 Automatically sets up the server. Tools Launch the features of NEC EXPRESSBUILDER individually. Help Help message on NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Quit Quit NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Setup The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER checks the hardware configuration of the server. The disk array and maintenance partition are automatically configured.
Page 152 Tools When you select the [Tools] on the Top Menu, the following screen appears. The menu items available only in remote console operation among those described in section "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Local Console" are displayed. See the previous subsection for detailed explanation of menu items.
Page 153: Nec Expressbuilder For Windows-Based (Master Control Menu)
Some documents are provided in the PDF format. Use the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read these documents. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. Master Control Menu appears on the screen automatically. If the Autorun function is invalid in your system, run the \MC\1ST.EXE file in the CD-ROM directly.
Page 154: Configuration Diskette Creator
Also, you can install the system with the same specification as before when re-installing the system. We recommend you to create [Configuration Diskette] to setup the servers from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. IMPORTANT: You can not create [Configuration Diskette] for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions.
Page 155 Installing and Using Utilities 6-15 Click [Configuration Diskette Creator]. Configuration Diskette Creator window is displayed. Click [Create New Information files] from the [File] menu. The [Disk Environment] dialog box will be displayed. Specify each item and click [OK]. The dialog boxes to specify setup information will be displayed in order, such as [Basic Information] dialog box.
Page 156 6-16 Installing and Using Utilities Follow the message to specify each item on the dialog box and click [Next]. NOTE: If you click on [Cancel], all the input value will be deleted. When completing the specification of setup information, the [Save Setup Information] dialog box will appear.
Page 157 Installing and Using Utilities 6-17 Installing Optional Mass Storage Driver To install optional Mass Storage Driver that is supported by the Express Setup, follow the procedure below to create [Configuration Diskette]. Display Configuration Diskette Creator window. From the [File] menu, click [Create new information files]. [Disk Environment] dialog box will be displayed.
Page 158: Nec Esmpro
6-18 Installing and Using Utilities NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO lets a system administrator manage remote servers across a network. NEC ESMPRO monitors server hardware and software configurations, failures, and performance. With log data collected by NEC ESMPRO, a system administrator can track long-term and short-term performance, monitor server usage, create graphs to record trends, and check server failure rates.
Page 159: Web-Based Promise Array Manager
MSM. Setup with Express Setup You can install MSM with Express Setup contained in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. When you start the Express Setup, a dialog to specify an application appears. Select [MSM] on the dialog. Manual Setup See the online document "MegaRAID Storage Manager User's Guide contained in NEC...
Page 160: Power Console Plus
LSI Logic. Use of Power Console Plus enables operations (e.g., monitoring and maintenance) of RAID systems that are constructed on local NEC Express servers and NEC Express servers connected through networks (TCP/IP). The operations can be done online on graphical screens without the system being stopped.
Page 161 Installing and Using Utilities 6-21 MegaRAID Registration Server Enables control of the MegaRAID controller via the network. Install in one of NEC Express servers and management PCs that are connected through network. The above components must be installed correctly for establishing the environment to use Power Console Plus.
Page 162: Server Setup
6-22 Installing and Using Utilities Server Setup This section explains Power Console Plus setup in the NEC Express server in which the MegaRAID controller is mounted. Operating Environment This section explains the operating environment required for Power Console Plus to operate on a server.
Page 163: Management Pc Setup
This section explains the operating environment required for Power Console Plus to operate on a management PC. Hardware – Machine: NEC Express5800 series PC/AT-compatible machine (which contains Intel Pentium or a CPU at least equivalent to it) – Memory: Size large enough for OS operation + 8MB or more –...
Page 164: Nec Dianascope
NEC DianaScope The NEC DianaScope is software for the remote management of this server. See the online documents for details on the functions and installation of NEC DianaScope. NOTE: You need the server license to activate DianaScope for this product. The server license below is attached to this product.
Page 165: Chapter 7 Maintenance
MAKING BACKUP COPIES NEC recommends you make backup copies of your valuable data stored in hard disk drives of the server on a regular basis. For backup storage devices suitable for the server and backup tools, consult with your service representative.
Page 166: Cleaning
7-2 Maintenance CLEANING Clean the server on a regular basis to keep the server in a good shape. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
Page 167: Cleaning The Server
Maintenance 7-3 Cleaning the Server For daily cleaning, wipe the external surfaces of the server with a dry soft cloth. Follow the procedure below if stains remain on the surfaces: IMPORTANT: To avoid altering the material and color of the server, do not use volatile solvents such as thinner and benzene to clean the server.
Page 168: Cleaning The Interior
7-4 Maintenance Cleaning the Interior CAUTION The qualified service representative can only install or remove the components described in this subsection. To avoid personal injury or electrical shock, contact your service representative when your need to install/remove the internal components. One of the most important items in a good maintenance program is regular and thorough cleaning of the interior of the server, especially around the mother board.
Page 169: Cleaning The Keyboard/Mouse
Maintenance 7-5 Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are all off-powered (the POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off), and then wipe the keyboard surface with a dry cloth. The mouse operation depends on the degree of smoothness of the internal ball rotation. To keep the mouse ball clean, use the mouse in a place with little dust.
Page 170: Cleaning Disc
7-6 Maintenance Cleaning Disc A dusty disc or dust-accumulated tray causes the device to fail to read data correctly. Follow the procedure below to clean the tray and disc regularly: Make sure that the server is powered (the POWER/SLEEP LED is lit). Press the CD tray Open/Close button on the front of the DVD-ROM drive.
Page 171: System Diagnostics
Maintenance 7-7 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server. Select [Tools] - [System Diagnostics] in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to diagnose the system. Test Items The following items are tested in system diagnostics. Memory CPU cache memory...
Page 172: Startup And Exit Of System Diagnostics
The step which the step which local console of the server is used for, and remote console are used for is different. Refer to "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" of Chapter 6 "Installing and Using Utilities", to start the system properly. The following menu is displayed on the screen, when starting the system from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 173 Maintenance 7-9 Select [System Diagnostics]. The system diagnostics starts and will be completed in approximately three minutes. When the diagnostics is completed, the screen of the display changes as shown below: Diagnostics tool title Test window title TeDoLi (TEst & Diagnosis On Linux) Ver001.00 (Build020901.1.1m) Test result Test End Start 10:06:58 End 10:09:58 Pass 000:03:00 TestTime 000:03:00...
Page 174 <Reboot> Reboots the system. Select <Reboot> in the [Enduser Menu] above. The server restarts and the system is started from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Exit the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, and remove the CD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive. Power off the server and unplug the power cord from the receptacle.
Page 175: Relocating/Storing The Server
Maintenance 7-11 RELOCATING/STORING THE SERVER Follow the procedure below to relocate or store the server: CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
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Page 177: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If your server does not operate as expected, read this chapter before assuming a failure. NOTE: For provision against an unexpected failure, it is recommended to install the Off-line Maintenance Utility, NEC ESMPRO, to the server and client computers.
Page 178: System Viewers
Monitor the occurrence of fault by NEC ESMPRO during the system operation. Especially take note on whether any alert is reported to NEC ESMPRO Manager on the language PC. Check whether any alert is reported on the Operation Window, Data Viewer, or Alert Viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Page 179: Lamps
Troubleshooting 8-3 LAMPS The following describes lamps on the server and their indications. See Chapter 2 for each location. SAS model SATA model Access lamp POWER/SLEEP lamp DISK Access lamp Disk lamp FRONT REAR LINK/ACT lamp 1000/100/10 lamp LINK/ACT lamp 100/10 lamp REAR...
Page 180: Power/Sleep Lamp
8-4 Troubleshooting POWER/SLEEP Lamp The green POWER/SLEEP lamp lights to indicate normal operation while the server is powered. When the server is off-powered, the POWER/SLEEP lamp stays unlit. The POWER/SLEEP lamp indicates that the server is running in the power-saving mode (sleep mode).
Page 181: 1000/100/10 Lamp
Troubleshooting 8-5 1000/100/10 Lamp The 1000/100/10 lamp indicates whether each of the network ports normally equipped with the server is operated through the 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T network interface. If the lamp is lit orange, the network port is operated through 1000BASE-T. If the lamp is lit green, the network port is operated through 100BASE-TX.
Page 182: Troubleshooting
8-6 Troubleshooting Slowly blinking amber Indicates that the hard disk drive is being rebuilt (this status is not a failure). If the defected hard disk drive is replaced with a new one in the disk array configuration, the data is automatically rebuilt (auto rebuild function). The lamp goes on green when the rebuild is terminated normally.
Page 183: Error Messages
Troubleshooting 8-7 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 184: Post Error Messages
8-8 Troubleshooting POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. The following table lists error codes, error messages, and actions to take. IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before consulting with your service representative.
Page 185 Troubleshooting 8-9 Error Error message Recommended Action code 02D1 System Memory exceeds the CPU's caching Contact your service representative. limit. 02F4 EISA CMOS not write able. 02F5 DMA Test Failed. 02F6 Software NMI Failed. 02F7 Fail-safe Timer NMI Failed. 0B22 CPUs are installed out of order.
Page 186 Storage Controller in slot xx (xx: slot number) expansion ROM by using the BIOS SETUP utility (see Chapter 4). H/W Configuration of BMC is corrupted. Use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to configure the optional remote management !! Update BMC F/W Configuration by card (see Chapter 6).
Page 187: Beep Codes
Troubleshooting 8-11 Beep Codes If an error occurs during the POST, the server beeps, indicating the type of error. Each number indicates the number of short beeps, and a hyphen indicates a pause. For example, the beep interval 1-3-1-1 indicates 1 beep, pause, 3 beeps, pause, 1 beep, pause, and 1 beep notifying that the DRAM refresh test error occurred.
Page 188: Solving Problems
If the server still fails to operate successfully after solving your problem, take a note on the on- screen message and contact your service representative. Problems with NEC Express Server No screen display appears and beep occurs. Is the DIMM board installed securely? →...
Page 189 Troubleshooting 8-13 POST fails to complete: Is the DIMM board installed? → Check the installation location of DIMMs (see Chapter 9). Is the memory size large? → The memory check may take a few seconds if the memory size is large. Wait for a while.
Page 190 8-14 Troubleshooting The keyboard or mouse fails to operate: Is the cable properly connected? → Make sure that the cable is connected to the correct connector on the rear of the server. → The keyboard or mouse does not operate if it is connected when the server is powered (not applicable to USB devices).
Page 191 Fail to access the (internal or external) SCSI devices: Is the SCSI device applicable to the server? → Operation of any SCSI device that is not authorized by NEC is not guaranteed. Is the cable connection changed? → See Chapter 10 for cable connection.
Page 192: Problems With Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions
8-16 Troubleshooting Problems with Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions There are some cases that an event log is registered as follows when you install Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Source: DCOM Category: Error Event ID: 10016 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}.
Page 193: Problems With Windows Server 2003 R2
→ If you use "Hardware Management" which is provided by Windows Server 2003 R2, above-shown event log will be registered. For more details, refer to "Enabling Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Hardware Management" on the following site. [NEC Express5800 Web Site] http://www.nec.co.jp/express/download/W2K3_R2...
Page 194: Problems With Windows Server 2003
→ There is no problem on this issue. Fail to start the OS: Is the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM in the DVD-ROM drive? → Take out the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM and restart the server. Is the OS broken? → Use recovery process to recover the system.
Page 195 Troubleshooting 8-19 The system restarts automatically when a stop error occurs, though the system is NOT adjusted to automatically restarting: → There is no problem about this issue. Check the System Event Log to confirm that STOP error occurred. Cannot turn the power OFF at the blue screen: →...
Page 196 8-20 Troubleshooting Wake-On-LAN Function The Remote Power ON/OFF function (Wake-On-LAN) is disabled immediately after the AC power is turned on. Start Windows 2003 once, perform the steps below, and then shut down the system. After restart, the Remote Power On/Off function is enabled unless the AC power is turned off. Select [Start] - [Administrative Tools] - [Computer Management].
Page 197: Problems With Nec Expressbuilder
Troubleshooting 8-21 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER When the server is not booted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM, check the following: Did you set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the server? → If you do not set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the server, an error message will appear or the OS will boot.
Page 198: Problems With Express Setup
Protocol : TCP/IP[DHCP Specified] Service : Select sharing Microsoft network files and printer. Client : Microsoft network client. Component : SNMP Application : NEC ESMPRO Agent MegaRAID Storage Manager (When disk array system) Power Console Plus (When disk array system)
Page 199 Troubleshooting 8-23 [OK] does not appear on [Role of Computer] screen. → The [OK] does not appear if the Setup File that has already been created is loaded. → [OK] appears only when you first entered the [Role of Computer] screen. Once you go to the next screen from [Role of Computer], the [OK] will not appear even if you enter [Back] to go back to the [Role of Computer] screen.
Page 200 8-24 Troubleshooting When more than two Network adapter are specified, the detailed specification of TCP/IP protocol are all set to use DHCP. → When more than two Network adapter are specified, the detailed specification of the protocol may all be set by default value. Re-specify the details from Control Panel. Not more than two Network adapter is connected, but the detailed specification of the protocol are all set by default.(e.g.
Page 201: Problems With Disk Array Configuration
Troubleshooting 8-25 Problems with Disk Array Configuration Check the following if the server configuring a disk array does not operate properly or a utility does not operate correctly. If a relevant item is found, follow the processing method. Fail to install the OS: Is the disk array controller configured? →...
Page 202: Problems With Master Control Menu
8-26 Troubleshooting Problems with Master Control Menu The master control menu fails to appear: Is your system Windows NT 4.0 or later, or Windows 95 or later? → The CD-ROM Autorun feature is supported by Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95. The older versions do not automatically start from the CD-ROM.
Page 203: Collect Configuration Information
Troubleshooting 8-27 Collect Configuration Information This section describes on how to collect the information on hardware configuration and inside specification. In order to collect information, "Diagnostic Program" is used. IMPORTANT: If STOP error, system error, or stall occurred, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. Point to [Settings] in Start menu, and click [Control Panel].
Page 204: Off-Line Maintenance Utility
8-28 Troubleshooting OFF-LINE MAINTENANCE UTILITY The Off-line Maintenance Utility is an OS-independent maintenance program. When you are unable to start the OS-dependent NEC ESMPRO to troubleshoot a problem, the Off-line Maintenance Utility can be used. IMPORTANT: The Off-line Maintenance Utility is intended for use of your service representative.
Page 205: Features Of Off-Line Maintenance Utility
Without the backup data, the system-specific information and/or configuration may not be restored. Only the authorized personnel is allowed to restore the backup data. Start of Utilities With the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, you can start the following utilities installed in the maintenance partition. – System Management – System Diagnostics...
Page 206: Resetting The Server
8-30 Troubleshooting RESETTING THE SERVER If the server halts before starting the OS, press and hold Ctrl and Alt and press Delete. This restarts the server. IMPORTANT: Resetting the server clears the DIMM memory and the data in process. To reset the server when it is not frozen, make sure that no processing is in progress.
Page 207: Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server
Use the options and cables approved by NEC. You will be charged by any repair of a malfunction, fault, or defect occurring in a server in which one or more component not approved by NEC are used.
Page 208: Safety Notes
9-2 Upgrading Your Server SAFETY NOTES Observe the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely and properly. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
Page 209: Static Precautions
Upgrading Your Server 9-3 STATIC PRECAUTIONS An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and other components. Electronic device can be easily damaged by static electricity. To prevent damage, observe the following information. Wear a wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove). Wear a wrist strap on your wrist.
Page 210: Preparing For Installation And Removal
9-4 Upgrading Your Server PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Prepare the installation or removal of a component depending on the following procedure: Shut down the OS or press the POWER/SLEEP switch to turn off the power of the server. (The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off.) Pull out the power cord from the AC inlet on the server.
Page 211: Installation Or Removal Procedure
Upgrading Your Server 9-5 INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL PROCEDURE Install or remove a component from the server in the following procedure. Left Side Cover The left side cover should be removed to access to built-in devices in the server. Removal Remove the left side cover in the following procedure. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal"...
Page 212 9-6 Upgrading Your Server Lay the server slowly and gently so that its right cover faces the floor. Remove the two screws from the rear of the server. Screws Hold the left side cover securely to remove it.
Page 213: Upgrading Your Server
Upgrading Your Server 9-7 Installation The side cover can be installed in the reverse procedure of the removal. Make sure that the hooks on the side cover are inserted into the frame holes of the server certainly. When you install the cover by sliding the cover toward the front of the server, also make sure that the hooks on the front side are engaged with the frame of the server.
Page 214: Front Mask
9-8 Upgrading Your Server Front Mask The front mask must be removed to install or remove the hard disk drive and 5.25-inch device. Removal Follow the procedure below to remove the front mask. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover as described earlier in this chapter.
Page 215 Upgrading Your Server 9-9 Remove the front mask to the right to release the tabs on the front mask from the chassis. Installation The front mask can be installed in the reverse order of the removal. Insert the four tabs at the right end of the front mask into the holes on the front of the server, push the left end of the front mask to the server, and lock the mask with the release tabs.
Page 216: Inch Hard Disk Drive (Sas Model)
The hard disk drive bay may contain up to four hard disk drives. IMPORTANT: Do not use any hard disk drive that is not authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party's hard drive may cause a failure in the server as well as the hard disk drive. Repair of any failure or damage in the server caused by such a hard disk drive will be charged.
Page 217 Upgrading Your Server 9-11 Setting SAS Software Set the SAS SWRAID jumper switch as shown in the figure below. When using as a single disk drive When using as a software RAID drive Use SETUP utility to configure the Software RAID (see Chapter 4).
Page 218 9-12 Upgrading Your Server Installation Follow the procedure as described below to install 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Configure the operation mode of hard disk drives according to the manual supplied with the hard disk drive. Hard Disk Drive Bay to Install First hard disk drive Bottom Second hard disk drive...
Page 219 Upgrading Your Server 9-13 Lay the server so that its right cover faces the floor. Lay the server slowly and gently. Connect the SAS cable and power cable as shown in the figure below. SAS cable Power cable (2-pin connector)
Page 220 9-14 Upgrading Your Server Connect the SAS cable to the SAS connector. Install the left side cover. Raise the server and open the front mask.
Page 221 After the hard disk drive is fully inserted into the cage, close the lever to fix the drive. (A click occurs when it is locked.) IMPORTANT: Use the hard disk drive that is authorized by NEC. Consult with your service representative for available hard disk drive. NOTE: Make sure of the orientation of the hard disk drive tray before inserting the drive.
Page 222 9-16 Upgrading Your Server Removal Follow the procedure as described below to remove 3.5-inch hard disk drives. IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g., customers' information or companies' management information) on the removed hard disk drive to any third parties.
Page 223: Inch Hard Disk Drive (Sata Model)
IMPORTANT: Do not use any hard disk drive that is not authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party's hard drive may cause a failure in the server as well as the hard disk drive. Repair of any failure or damage in the server caused by such a hard disk drive will be charged.
Page 224 9-18 Upgrading Your Server Installation Follow the procedure as described below to install 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Configure the operation mode of hard disk drives according to the manual supplied with the hard disk drive. Hard Disk Drive Bay to Install First hard disk drive Bottom Second hard disk drive...
Page 225 Upgrading Your Server 9-19 Remove the left side cover according to the section "Front Mask" described earlier in this chapter and open the front mask. Disconnect the interface cable and power cord from the hard disk drive if connected. Remove two screws on the front panel securing the hard disk drive carrier. Hold the lever and pull out the hard disk drive carrier.
Page 226 9-20 Upgrading Your Server Place the removed hard disk drive on a flat and rigid place, and put the hard disk drive carrier over it. Align the screw holes of the hard disk drive with those of the hard disk drive bay and secure the hard disk drive with four screws (two each for right and left sides).
Page 227 Upgrading Your Server 9-21 Provide the cable connections. See Chapter 10 for cable connections. NOTE: If caps are put on the SCSI interface and/or power cables, remove them. (Keep the removed caps for future use.) Put the mating caps on the unused power connectors and bundle the cables with a repeat tie.
Page 228 POST screen to ensure proper disk management and replacement. NOTE: To display the POST screen, press Esc while the NEC logo is being displayed on the screen after you power on the system. If the POST screen changes too fast, press Pause to hold the screen.
Page 229: Pci Board
Upgrading Your Server 9-23 PCI Board The server is equipped with five slots for installing PCI boards. IMPORTANT: Any PCI board is easily affected by static electricity. Handle a PCI board after making your body contact with a metallic frame section of the server to discharge the static electricity on your body.
Page 230 9-24 Upgrading Your Server Slots to install the PCI board SAS Model Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot (Bus A) (Bus B) (Bus C) (Bus D) (Bus E) Product name PCIe #1 PCI-X #2 PCIe #3 PCIe #4 PCI #5 64 bit/ 32 bit/ PCI slot capability x4 lane...
Page 231 Upgrading Your Server 9-25 SATA Model Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot (Bus A) (Bus B) (Bus C) (Bus D) (Bus E) Product name PCIe #1 PCI-X #2 PCIe #3 PCIe #4 PCI #5 64 bit/ 32 bit/ PCI slot capability x4 lane x8 lane x1 lane...
Page 232 9-26 Upgrading Your Server Installation Considerations for RAID Controller Described below must be considered when installing any of the RAID controller listed below. For details, refer to the manual that comes with the RAID controller. – N8103-101 SATA2 Disk array controller –...
Page 233 Upgrading Your Server 9-27 To mother board Face this side to top of the server, and connect black cable pin only. To option board additional HDD cage Mother board <Before connection> LED connector <After connection> LED connector Black cable Black Black...
Page 234 9-28 Upgrading Your Server N8103-101 Black cable Black Red cable N8103-105 Red cable Black cable Black...
Page 235 Upgrading Your Server 9-29 N8154-11 Additional HDD Cage Black cable Black Red cable Additional HDD cage...
Page 236 9-30 Upgrading Your Server Installation Install the board to be connected to the PCI board slot depending on the following procedure. Refer to the manual provided with the board. Before the installation, set the switches and jumpers on the installed board appropriately referring to the manual provided with the board, if necessary.
Page 237 Upgrading Your Server 9-31 Make the component side of the board face the bottom of the server, put the rear panel of the board on the frame spring securely, and push the board fully so that the board connection port is certainly connected to the slot. For a long-sized board, align the board with the groove of the guide rail on the front of the server and then connect the board to the slot.
Page 238 9-32 Upgrading Your Server Setting after installation Depending on the type of the installed board, some settings of the server must be modified by using the proper utility (such as the BIOS Setup Utility or the setup utility installed in the board) after the installation.
Page 239: Dimm
DIMM on a desk directly. See "Static Precautions" for details of the static electricity. Do not use any DIMM not approved by NEC. If an unapproved third party's DIMM is installed in the server, not only the DIMM but also the server itself may be defected.
Page 240 9-34 Upgrading Your Server Installation Order and Notes The following table shows the installation order. Condition DIMM numbers Minimum installation DIMM #A-1 and DIMM #B-1 When added one pair DIMM #A-2 and DIMM #B-2 When added two pairs DIMM #A-3 and DIMM #B-3 DIMM Installation Pattern for Using Online Spare Memory Feature To enable online spare memory feature, DIMMs in memory controller must be the same capacities and type.
Page 241 Upgrading Your Server 9-35 Memory Controller 0 Group#1 Group#2 Group#3 Each group has must have the same capacity The memory group farthest from the memory controller is specified as spare memory. NOTES: If both Group #1 and Group #2 contain DIMMs, the Group #2 is specified as spare memory.
Page 242 9-36 Upgrading Your Server Installation Install a DIMM in the following procedure. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover as described earlier in this chapter. Firmly hold the server with your both hands so that its left side faces upward, and bring it down slowly and gently.
Page 243 Upgrading Your Server 9-37 Assemble the server. Turn on the power of the server. Make sure that no error message appears in the POST. If POST displays an error message, take a note on the message and see the POST error messages listed in Chapter 8.
Page 244 Remove the DIMM depending on the following procedure. NOTES: To remove the defected DIMM, check the error message appearing in POST or NEC ESMPRO to identify the DIMM socket (group) in which the defected DIMM is installed. The server needs at least two DIMMs installed to operate.
Page 245 Upgrading Your Server 9-39 Installation of Duct When installing additional 4-GB or 8-GB DIMM, an optional duct must be installed. Take the following steps to install a duct. Remove the fan. Remove the set screw from the fan guard.
Page 246 9-40 Upgrading Your Server Fix the duct support bracket to the fan guard with two screws (a screw removed in Step 2 and a screw for fixing the fan guard coming with the additional DIMM). Duct support bracket Fix the duct to the duct support bracket with metric screws coming with the DIMM.
Page 247 Upgrading Your Server 9-41 Use three screws as shown in the figure below. Reinstall the fan in the same location as before.
Page 248: Processor (Cpu)
Do not operate the system until confirming that the additionally installed CPU is in normal state. Make sure to use the CPU authorized by NEC. Installing a third- party CPU may cause a failure of the CPU as well as the mother board.
Page 249 Upgrading Your Server 9-43 Installation Take the following steps to install the CPU. NOTE: With the server of SAS model, screws securing the heat sink are hidden by the HDD cage. Remove the HDD cage before starting installation of CPU. HDD cage Heat sink See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal"...
Page 250 9-44 Upgrading Your Server Raise the lever on the socket. Raise the holder. Put the CPU on the socket slowly and carefully. IMPORTANT: Make sure of the orientation of CPU. A pin mark is placed on CPU and CPU socket to prevent an incorrect insertion. Check the pin marks on CPU and socket before inserting CPU into socket.
Page 251 Upgrading Your Server 9-45 Push the CPU lightly to the socket, and push down the holder. Push down the lever to secure the CPU. Put the heat sink on CPU.
Page 252 9-46 Upgrading Your Server Fix the heat sink with four screws. Temporarily secure the four screws in the order as shown in the figure below. Then, secure them tightly. Make sure that the heat sink is level with the mother board. NOTES: If the heat sink is not level, remove it, and then install it again.
Page 253 Upgrading Your Server 9-47 Removal To remove the CPU, prepare for removal referring to steps 1 and 3 in the installation procedure and do the reverse procedure of steps 11 to 4. To remove the heat sink, first remove the screw, and slightly move the heat sink at a level, then remove the heat sink.
Page 254: File Device
9-48 Upgrading Your Server File Device The server has two slots on which backup devices including DVD-RAM, MO, and magnetic tape drives are installed (the factory-installed DVD-ROM drive occupies another slot). NOTES: If a SCSI device is installed, the optional SCSI controller board and internal SCSI cable are required.
Page 255 Upgrading Your Server 9-49 Installation Install a file device in the following procedure. Explanations are for factory-installed file bay. Explanation specific for hard disk drive installing kit is also described. SCSI Device Provide the proper setting for the device. See the table below for the settings of the devices which can be installed in the device bay. Device Setting SCSI device...
Page 256 9-50 Upgrading Your Server Secure the device to be installed to the rail with two screws provided with the device. Slowly insert the device into additional slot 1 with the release tabs on both sides of the file bay pushed. Push the file bay until a click occurs to lock it.
Page 257 Upgrading Your Server 9-51 IDE Device Provide the proper setting for the device. See the table below for the settings of the devices which can be installed in the device bay. Device Setting IDE device Termination resistance: OFF See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the left side cover and front mask as described earlier in this chapter.
Page 258 9-52 Upgrading Your Server Slowly insert the device into the slot from where the DVD-ROM drive has been removed with the release table on both sides of the device. Push the device until a click occurs to lock it. Remove the two screws from dummy cover of the additional slot 1 to remove the dummy cover.
Page 259 Upgrading Your Server 9-53 Slowly insert the DVD-ROM drive into additional slot 1 with the release tabs on both sides of the drive. Push the drive until a click occurs to lock it. Connect the interface and power cables to the 5.25-inch device installed from one side of the server.
Page 260: Additional Hdd Cage
9-54 Upgrading Your Server Additional HDD Cage The N8154-09 additional HDD cage (called HDD cage) is dedicated to the server. It can contain four SATA hard disk drives to configure a disk array. The hard disk drives can be removed or replaced with the server being powered on (hot-swap feature).
Page 261 Upgrading Your Server 9-55 Hold the lever and pull out the hard disk drive carrier. Pull out the remaining three hard disk drive carrier in the same manner. Hold the HDD cage and insert it slowly into the server as shown in the figure below.
Page 262 9-56 Upgrading Your Server Secure the HDD cage to the server with four screws removed in steps 4 to 6. IMPORTANT: Carefully keep the removed drive carriers or screws for future use. NOTE: The location of screw holes depends on the cage. Install the HDD cage properly according to the figure.
Page 263 Upgrading Your Server 9-57 Fold the four stabilizers at the bottom of the server toward inside. Lay the server so that its right cover faces the floor. Lay the server slowly and gently. Make sure that the disk array controller is installed in the server. If not, install it. NOTE: See Chapter 5 for installing the disk array controller.
Page 264 9-58 Upgrading Your Server Connect the SATA cable provided with the HDD cage, I2C cable, and power cable as shown in the figure below. SATA cable Power cable (4-pin connector) I2C cable (4-pin connector) Connect the SATA cable to the RAID board (SATA). A label indicating a channel number of destination port is attached to SATA cable.
Page 265 After the hard disk drive is fully inserted into the cage, close the lever to fix the drive. (A click occurs when it is locked.) IMPORTANT: Use the hard disk drive that is authorized by NEC. Consult with your service representative for available hard disk drive. NOTE: Make sure of the orientation of the hard disk drive tray before inserting the drive.
Page 266 9-60 Upgrading Your Server To remove the hard disk drive carrier, push the green tab on the lever and open the lever toward you until it stops. Then, the hard disk drive tray is unlocked. Securely hold the tray and the lever and insert the tray straight into the HDD cage. IMPORTANT: Removing more than one hard disk drive while the server is powered on destroys the logical disk.
Page 267: Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams
Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams Internal cable connections of the server are shown below. NOTE: See Chapter 2 for detail connector locations on the mother board.
Page 268: Interface Cables
10-2 Internal Cabling Diagrams INTERFACE CABLES This section describes the connections of the interface cables. Addition of Hard Disk Drive The connection required when a hard disk drive is added is described below. Installation of SAS Disks If the SAS hard disk drives are added, connect the cables as shown in the figure below. Fill the drive bay with the hard disk drives from the bottom to top bay.
Page 269: Internal Cabling Diagrams
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-3 Installation of SATA Disks If the serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives are added, connect the cables as shown in the figure below. Fill the drive bay with the hard disk drives from the bottom to top bay. Power supply 5.25-inch device bay...
Page 270: Connection Of Disk Array Controller N8103-91 (Sas)
10-4 Internal Cabling Diagrams Connection of Disk Array Controller N8103-91 (SAS) If SAS hard disk drives are installed, the disk array controller (SAS) can be connected to the server. The internal hard disk drives can be subject to the disk array configuration. The supported RAID configuration includes RAID0 (striping), RAID1 (mirroring), and RAID5 (striping + parity).
Page 271 Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-5 RAID5 (striping + parity) Stores data onto four hard disk drives by dividing it (striping) in the same way as RAID0. With RAID5, parity (redundant data) is also divided and stored on four hard disk drives. Even if one of the configured hard disk drives becomes faulty, data can be used without any problem.
Page 272: Connection Of Disk Array Controller N8103-101 (Sata2)
10-6 Internal Cabling Diagrams Connection of Disk Array Controller N8103-101 (SATA2) If serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives are installed, the disk array controller (SATA2) can be connected to the server. The disk array controller (SATA2) is an optional PCI RAID board provided to improve the data reliability.
Page 273: Standard Configuration
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-7 To build a disk array, at least two hard disk drives are required. Use the SATA2 cables provided with the disk array controller (SATA2) for the connection. Remove the cables connected to the hard disk drives and save them for future use. IMPORTANT: Use hard disk drives with the same capacity and performance.
Page 274 10-8 Internal Cabling Diagrams To indicate the access status of the internal hard disk drives, connect the LED cable provided with the server to the LED connector on the mother board and the disk array controller (SATA). You can check the disk status (disk error or rebuilding of disk array) through the disk array management utility, Web-based Promise Array Manager, coming with the disk array controller (SATA).
Page 275: Connection Of 5.25-Inch Device
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-9 Connection of 5.25-inch Device The 5.25-inch device bay can be equipped with a SCSI device or an IDE device. Installation of SCSI Device The SCSI controller and the SCSI cable used for the connection is sold separately. If the SCSI cable sold separately (K410-68A(00)) has the connector for terminating the SCSI connection, set the termination setting of the 5.25-inch device to off.
Page 276 10-10 Internal Cabling Diagrams Installation of IDE Device Use the separately-priced IDE controller and the IDE cable for the connection. [SAS model] Power supply 5.25-inch device bay DVD-ROM drive IDE device Mother board Fourth hard disk drive Third hard disk drive HDD cage Second hard disk drive...
Page 277: Power Cables
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-11 POWER CABLES An example of the power cable connection is shown in the figure below. The server only uses the power cables shown here. [SAS model] Power Option device supply DVD-ROM drive Option device HDD cage Mother board *: Unused connector Power cable...
Page 278 10-12 Internal Cabling Diagrams [SATA model] Power Option device supply Option device DVD-ROM drive Mother board *: Unused connector Power cable...
Page 279: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications SATA2 Model (N8100-1235F/1236F/1321F/1322F) NEC Express5800/120Eh Item N8100-1235F N8100-1236F N8100-1321F N8100-1322F Type Dual-core Intel Xeon Processor Clock / Cache 1.6G/1066/4M 3G/1333/4M 2G / 1066 / 4M 2.33G / 1333/4M Number of processors Maximum Chipset Intel Blackford-VS + ESB2E + ServerEngines Pilot...
Page 280 A-2 Specifications NEC Express5800/120Eh Item N8100-1235F N8100-1236F N8100-1321F N8100-1322F External Front USB2.0 x2 interface Rear VGA x1, KB (PS/2) x1, Mouse (PS/2) x1, Serial x1, USB2.0 x2, 10/100/1000BASE-T x2, 10/100BASE-TX x1 (100BASE-TX is used for management) Cabinet design Mini tower External dimensions 198 (width) ×...
Page 281 Specifications A-3 SATA2 Model (N8100-1287F/1288F/1352F) NEC Express5800/120Eh Item N8100-1287F N8100-1288F N8100-1352F Type Dual-core Intel Xeon Processor Clock / Cache 1.6G/1066/4M 2G/1333/4M 3.0G/1333/4M Number of processors Maximum Chipset Intel Blackford-VS + ESB2E + ServerEngines Pilot Memory Standard 1GB (512 MB × 2) Maximum 24 GB (4 GB ×...
Page 282 A-4 Specifications NEC Express5800/120Eh Item N8100-1287F N8100-1288F N8100-1352F External Front USB2.0 x2 interface Rear VGA x1, KB (PS/2) x1, Mouse (PS/2) x1, Serial x1, USB2.0 x2, 10/100/1000BASE-T x2, 10/100BASE-TX x1 (100BASE-TX is used for management) Cabinet design Mini tower External dimensions 198 (width) ×...
Page 283 Specifications A-5 SAS Model (N8100-1237F/1238F/1323F/1324F) NEC Express5800/120Eh Item N8100-1237F N8100-1238F N8100-1323F N8100-1324F Type Dual-core Intel Xeon Processor Clock / Cache 1.6G/1066/4M 3G/1333/4M 2G / 1066 / 4M 2.33G/1066/4M Number of processors Maximum Chipset Intel Blackford-VS + ESB2E + ServerEngines Pilot...
Page 284 A-6 Specifications SAS Model (N8100-1290F/1291F/1293F) NEC Express5800/120Eh Item N8100-1290F N8100-1291F N8100-1293F Type Dual-core Intel Xeon Processor Clock / Cache 1.6G/1066/4M 2G/1066/4M 3G/1066/4M Number of processors Maximum Chipset Intel Blackford-VS + ESB2E + ServerEngines Pilot Memory Standard 1GB (512 MB × 2) Maximum 24 GB (4 GB ×...
Page 285: Appendix B Other Precautions
Server Management Software The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM that comes with the server contains the NEC ESMPRO utility. NEC recommends that you should install the NEC ESMPRO for effective use of the reliability enhancement features of the server. Floppy Disk The following describes use of the floppy disk.
Page 286 B-2 Other Precautions Notes on use The floppy disk is an important data storage media with delicate structure and requires care. Keep the following notes in mind to use it: Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive gently as far as it goes. Attach the label to the correct position.
Page 287 The floppy disk is a very delicate storage media. Dust or thermal changes, as well as operator's misconduct or sever failures, may cause loss of data. To avoid loss of data, NEC recommends that you should make a back-up copy of your valuable data on a regular...
Page 288: Dvd/Cd-Rom
Three-generation data management NEC recommends that you should employ three-generation data management for data storage. Three-generation data management uses three cartridge tapes: A, B, and C. You save data to tape A on the first day, tape B on the second day, tape C on the third day, tape A on the forth day, and so on.
Page 289: Keyboard
Other Precautions B-5 This enables you, for example, to use tape B to restore the data when tape C makes a read error. Also when both tapes B and C make a read error, you can restore your valuable data by using the data stored in tape A.
Page 290: Mouse
B-6 Other Precautions Mouse Like the keyboard, the mouse is a device to instruct your computer. Many OS's and application software require the mouse for operation. NOTE: Functions assigned to the mouse buttons vary depending on the software. For details, refer to the manual provided with the software.
Page 291: Appendix C Irq And I/O Port Address
Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address The factory-set interrupt requests and I/O port addresses are listed below. Find an appropriate one to install an optional device. Interrupt Request The factory-set IRQs are assigned as follows: Peripheral Device (Controller) System timer COM2 COM1 Real-time clock...
Page 292 C-2 IRQ and I/O Port Address I/O Port Address The factory-set I/O port addresses for the server are assigned as follows: Address Chip in Use 00 - 1F DMA controller 20 - 2D Interrupt controller 2E - 2F Super I/O configuration 30 - 31 Interrupt controller 34 - 35...
Page 293: Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions
BEFORE INSTALLING Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Read the following notes or information before installing the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your server supports the following optional boards; NOTE: If you want to install the other boards by using a driver floppy disk ("OEM-FD for Mass storage device"), except ones listed below,...
Page 294: Installing Service Pack
D-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Installing Service Pack You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not attached to your system, prepare it by yourself. Updating System If you modified the Windows system, execute "Update Express5800 system" in Master Control Menu.
Page 295: Creating Partition Size
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-3 Creating Partition Size The size for the partition that 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 + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 4100MB Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size * 1.5...
Page 296: Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions
If you have only NEC Express5800 Server to create Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2003 can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later.
Page 297 Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. Run the operating system. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive of the server. [Master Control Menu] will appear. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click [Make OEM-DISK] and then [for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition].
Page 298: Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions Clean Installation
Drive A: *Press ENTER when ready. Insert the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive, and press Enter. A list of mass storage devices is displayed. Select the [LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 x64)] and press Enter.
Page 299 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-7 Select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – [LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Server 2003 for x64)] (When N8103-91 board is installed.) – [LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Server 2003 for x64)] (When N8103-99 board is installed.) –...
Page 300: Reinstallation To Multiple Logical Drives
D-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions When the installation has completed, remove Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition DISC 2 CD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive, and restart the system. After installation is completed, be sure to execute the tasks described in "Driver Installation and Advanced Settings"...
Page 301 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-9 Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot modify with the following procedure. Click Start menu, right-click [My Computer], and specify [Manage] to start [Computer Management].
Page 302: Updating The System
Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. Master Control Menu is automatically appeared on the screen. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click on [Update NEC Express5800 system] section. Continue your work for system update as the following message.
Page 303: Driver Installation And Advanced Settings
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. The [Windows Explorer] dialog starts. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu and click [Windows Explorer].
Page 304: Adapter Fault Tolerance (Aft)/Adaptive Load Balancing (Alb
D-12 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter.
Page 305: Network Driver
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-13 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. IP addresses is not be able to set when the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" check box OFF. This phenomenon will occur with the certain condition.
Page 306: Re-Install The Network Driver
D-14 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions [When PROSet is installed] The [Intel(R) PROSet] dialog box appears. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu, point to [Control Panel], [administrative tools], and click [Computer Management] and then double click the [(Network Adapter Name)] in the Network Adapter list.
Page 307: Re-Install The Optional Network Board Driver
If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-112/119/111/86/120/121), the network driver will be installed automatically. Therefore, the driver attached to the Network board should not be used. If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-86/111), install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. In case of utilizing (N8104-86/111) "DVD-ROM Drive Letter:\WINNT\W2K3AMD\NS4\PRO100\WS3XPX64"...
Page 308: Graphics Accelerator Driver
D-16 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Graphics Accelerator Driver The graphics accelerator driver will be automatically installed by Express Setup or system update. NOTE: Please refer to the following <reinstalling> when the graphics accelerator driver is deleted, and reinstalled after OS is installed. <About the driver of graphics accelerator (N8105-45)>...
Page 309 Please choose one of above to be installed. Follow the message to continue the installation. If the dialog message "Digital Signature could not been found." appears, select [Yes] to continue. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive, and restart the system. End of installation.
Page 310: Optional Network Board Driver
If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-112/119/111/86/120/121), the network driver will be installed automatically. Therefore, the driver attached to the Network board should not be used. If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-86/111), install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. In case of utilizing (N8104-86/111) "DVD-ROM Drive Letter:\WINNT\W2K3AMD\NS4\PRO100\WS03_32E"...
Page 311: Installing Scsi Controller Driver (N8103-75
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-19 Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75) If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-75), update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system. The SCSI controller driver will be installed automatically. Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-95) The SCSI controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 312: About Windows Activation
D-20 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions About Windows Activation Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Windows activation process is as follows. Click [Run] on [Start] menu. Type as follows in the [Open:] box, and click [OK]. oobe/msoobe /a When the screen as follows is displayed, click [Next].
Page 313 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-21 The following screen is displayed. Process "Windows activation" according to the following message.
Page 314: Setting For Collecting Memory Dump (Debug Information
D-22 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions SETTING FOR COLLECTING MEMORY DUMP (DEBUG INFORMATION) Set for collecting memory dump using the procedure described in Chapter 5.
Page 315: Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003
BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 Read the following notes or information before installing the Windows Server 2003. Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your server supports the following optional boards; NOTE: If you want to install the other boards by using a driver floppy disk ("OEM-FD for Mass storage device"), except ones listed below,...
Page 316: Installing Service Pack
E-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 Installing Service Pack You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not attached to your system, prepare it by yourself. Updating System If you modified the Windows system, execute "Update Express5800 system" in Master Control Menu.
Page 317: Creating Partition Size
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-3 Creating Partition Size The size for the partition that 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 + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 R2) 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 with Service...
Page 318: Installing Windows Server 2003
If you have only NEC Express5800 Server to create Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, use this procedure. If Windows Server 2003 can be operated on NEC Express5800 Server, you can use the other procedure described later. Follow the steps below.
Page 319 Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. Run the operating system. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive of the server. [Master Control Menu] will appear. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click [Make OEM-DISK] and then [for Windows Server 2003].
Page 320: Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation
Drive A: *Press ENTER when ready. Insert the Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive, and press Enter. A list of mass storage devices is displayed. Select the [LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit)] and press Enter.
Page 321 Installing Windows Server 2003 E-7 Select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – [LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Server 2003 32-bit)] (When N8103-91 board is installed.) – [LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Server 2003 32-bit)] (When N8103-99 board is installed.) –...
Page 322 E-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 Insert Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 DISC 2 CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. Confirm the parameters and click [OK]. When the installation has completed, remove Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 DISC 2 CD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive, and restart the system. When the installation has completed, be sure to execute the tasks described in "Driver Installation and Advanced Settings"...
Page 323: Reinstallation To Multiple Logical Drives
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-9 Reinstallation to Multiple Logical Drives This subsection describes the procedure for reinstalling the operation system if the multiple logical drives exist. Before Re-installing the Operation System Be sure to make backup copies before re-installing the operation system just in case. Re-installing the Operation System Start the clean installation following the procedure described in this manual.
Page 324 E-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot modify with the following procedure. Click Start menu, right-click [My Computer], and specify [Manage] to start [Computer Management].
Page 325: Re-Installing The Operation System If Multiple Logical Drives Exist
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-11 Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist [Before Re-installing the Operation System] Be sure to make backup copies before re-installing the operation system just in case. [Re-installing the Operation System] Start the clean installation following the procedure described in this manual. Specify the partition in which you want to install the operating system when the following message appears: The following list shows the existing partitions and...
Page 326: Updating The System
Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. Master Control Menu is automatically appeared on the screen. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click on [Update NEC Express5800 system] section. Continue your work for system update as the following message.
Page 327: Driver Installation And Advanced Settings
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. The [Windows Explorer] dialog starts. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu and click [Windows Explorer].
Page 328: Network Driver
E-14 Installing Windows Server 2003 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. [When PROSet is not installed] The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears.
Page 329: Re-Install The Network Driver
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-15 Also, add or delete any protocols and services if necessary. You can operate the process on the property dialog box for local area network which can be appeared from [Network and Dial-up Connection]. NOTE: We recommend you to add [Network Monitor] at [Adding Services].
Page 330: Graphics Accelerator Driver
E-16 Installing Windows Server 2003 Graphics Accelerator Driver The graphics accelerator driver will be automatically installed by Express Setup or system update. NOTE: Please refer to the following < reinstalling > when the graphics accelerator driver is deleted, and reinstalled after OS is installed. <About the driver of graphics accelerator (N8105-45)>...
Page 331 Please choose one of above to be installed. Follow the message to continue the installation. If the dialog message "Digital Signature could not been found." appears, select [Yes] to continue. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive, and restart the system. End of installation.
Page 332: Installing Scsi Controller Driver (N8103-75/95
E-18 Installing Windows Server 2003 Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/95) If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-75/95), update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system. The SCSI controller driver will be installed automatically. Installing Disk Array Controller Driver (N8103-80F)
Page 333: Notes Of N8103-75
Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install" and click [Next]. Click [Have Disk..]. Insert "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" into the floppy disk drive, enter "a:\" into "copy manufacturer's file from:" and click [OK]. Specify the following driver and click [Next].
Page 334: About Windows Activation
E-20 Installing Windows Server 2003 About Windows Activation Windows Server 2003 must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2003. Windows activation process is as follows. NOTE: When you use Windows Server 2003 R2, activation process is not needed. Click [Run] on [Start] menu.
Page 335 Installing Windows Server 2003 E-21 The following screen is displayed. Process "Windows activation" according to the following message.
Page 336: Available Switch Options For Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini File
E-22 Installing Windows Server 2003 Available Switch Options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini File Many different switches will be available if you edit Boot.ini file. For the available switch options, refer to the following information: Microsoft Knowledge Base - Article ID: 833721 "Available switch options for the Windows XP and the Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini files"...
Page 337: Setting For Collecting Memory Dump (Debug Information
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-23 SETTING FOR COLLECTING MEMORY DUMP (DEBUG INFORMATION) Set for collecting memory dump using the procedure described in Chapter 5.
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Page 339: Appendix F Product Configuration Record Table
Appendix F Product Configuration Record Table Use this table for information about setup and system environment change. Hardware Main Unit Model name Serial No. Date Installed Clock Serial No. Date Installed Memory Size Serial No. Date Installed Size Serial No. Date Installed Size Serial No.
Page 340 F-2 Product Configuration Record Table 5.25-inch Device Slot 1 Size Capacity Serial No. Model name Type number Date Installed Slot 2 (standard Size Capacity Serial No. ATAPI DVD- Model name Type number Date Installed ROM drive) 3.5-inch Device Slot 1 Size Capacity Serial No.
Page 341: Software
Product Configuration Record Table F-3 Software Firmware version Name: Version: Application of RUR media Apply Name: Version: File system HPFS NTFS Others ( Bundled software installed Licensed software installed Application running when a failure occurred Remarks...
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NEC Express 5800/120Eh N8100 SERIES User Manual

Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server

Chapter 2 General Description

Chapter 3 Setting up Your Server

Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server

Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup

Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server

Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Other Precautions

Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address

Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions

Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003

Appendix F Product Configuration Record Table

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