Page 1 N8100-1239F/1240F/1325F/1326F/1298F NEC Express5800/120Li User's Guide 2nd Edition 12-2006 856-124032-101-01 ONL-4152cN-120Li-100-99-0612...
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 A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Page 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
Degradation Feature .......................2-12 Remote Power-On Feature (Wake On LAN)................2-12 AC-LINK Feature ........................2-12 Security............................2-13 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER......................2-14 NEC ESMPRO........................2-15 Off-line Maintenance Utility ....................2-15 System Diagnostic Utility ......................2-15 NEC DianaScope ........................2-15 Using NEC Express Server......................2-16 Front Door..........................2-16 POWER Switch........................2-17 Power-Saving Mode .......................2-22 DVD-ROM Drive........................2-23...
Page 11 Installing with the OEM-FD for Mass Storage Device ............5-28 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...
Page 12 Configuration Diskette Creator....................6-14 MegaRAID Storage Manager (Server) ..................6-18 Setup with Express Setup .......................6-18 Manual Setup .........................6-18 NEC ESMPRO ...........................6-19 Functions and Features......................6-19 Power Console Plus ........................6-20 Major Functions ........................6-20 Components..........................6-20 Server Setup ...........................6-22 Management PC Setup ......................6-23 NEC DianaScope........................6-24 Chapter 7 Maintenance....................7-1 Making Backup Copies ........................7-1...
Page 13 Solving Problems........................8-15 Problems with NEC Express Server..................8-15 Problems with Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions ...............8-19 Problems with Windows Server 2003 R2................8-20 Problems with Windows Server 2003 ..................8-21 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ................8-23 Problems with Express Setup ....................8-24 Problems with Disk Array Configuration................8-26 Problems with Master Control Menu ..................8-26...
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-9 Updating the System ......................D-11...
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 Updating the System ......................
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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 take off any label or soil it.) If you find any label unattached, almost peeled off, or soiled, making the warning illegible, contact your sales agent.
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: Server hardware Make sure to provide this manual along with the server to a third party. IMPORTANT: It is the user's responsibility to completely erase or modify all the data stored in storage device such as hard disk drive so...
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, and the mouse. For stable operation of the server, NEC recommends you replace these components on a regular basis. Consult with your sales agent 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 microprocessor 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 Front door Open this door to access the POWER switch, 5.25-inch devices, or the DVD-ROM drive, to install/remove hard disk drives to 3.5-inch device bays, or connect the USB device. You can lock the front door using the provided security key.
Page 32: Front View (Door Opened)
2-4 General Description Front View (Door Opened) 2-2 2-3 DVD-ROM Drive...
Page 33: General Description
General Description 2-5 5.25-inch device bay Backup tape drives may be installed in the 5.25-inch device bay. DVD-ROM drive The DVD-ROM drive reads data from the inserted CD/DVD-ROM. Access lamp Tray Emergency hole Open/Close button 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay The 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay contains slots for adding hard disk drives having thickness of about 1 inch.
Page 34: Rear View
2-6 General Description Rear View The following figure shows the redundant hot-plug power supply model. For the non-redundant power supply model (fixed power supply is installed), you cannot find the items 2, 4, 5, and 6. 14-1 14-1 14-3...
Page 35 General Description 2-7 Power supply The power unit supplies DC powers to the server. Handle Grasp this handle install or remove the power supply. AC inlet The AC inlet is connected with the power cord. An additional power unit also has an AC inlet. POWER lamp The Power lamp blinks green if the power supply receives the AC power through the power cord.
Page 36: Internal View
2-8 General Description Internal View The following figure shows an internal view of your system. Power supply unit Duct cover Front cooling fan (factory-installed) 5.25-inch device bays (3 slots) Up to two devices can be installed additionally. HDD cage slot Optional HDD cage can be installed.
Page 37: Mother Board
General Description 2-9 MOTHER BOARD...
Page 38 2-10 General Description Front cooling fan connector DIMM sockets (slot numbers 33, 32, 31, 23, 22, 21, 13, 12, 11, 41, 42 and 43 from top to bottom) A couple of DIMMs should be added at a time (the DIMM installation unit is called group). Processor 1 socket Processor 2 socket Power connector...
Page 39: Standard Features
Off-line Maintenance Utility NEC DianaScope Memory dump feature using the DUMP Disk array utilities (NMI) switch Remote monitoring by EXPRESSSCOPE Power Saving Feature Easy and Fine Setup Sleep feature NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (system setup (available for Windows 2003) utility) SETUP (BIOS SETUP utility)
Page 40: System Functions
DIMM or processor. Failed DIMMs and processors may be identified on the screen that the POST displays, or with the BIOS setup utility, "SETUP." They may also be identified on the system that has the NEC ESMPRO installed.
Page 41: Security
General Description 2-13 SECURITY To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full lockable front panel and Server Management software that monitors the system intrusion switches. Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring The front door of the server contains a mechanical lock to prevent access to the front of the computer chassis.
Page 42: Nec Expressbuilder
2-14 General Description NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The CD-ROM that comes with the server contains a setup utility called "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER." The major functions of the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER are: To install the Operating System. "Express Setup" helps you to install the Windows Operating System. (See Chapter 5.) To diagnose the system.
Page 43: Nec Esmpro
See Chapter 7 for details. NEC DianaScope The NEC DianaScope is a software for the remote management of the server. The NEC DianaScope can control the managed server even if OS is not running on the managed server.
Page 44: Using Nec Express Server
2-16 General Description USING NEC EXPRESS SERVER This section describes basic operations of your server including how to use devices such as the DVD-ROM drive. See Appendix B for notes on using the CD/DVD-ROM, and accessories including the keyboard and the mouse.
Page 45: Power Switch
General Description 2-17 POWER Switch Use the POWER switch to turn on/off the server. Power On Press the POWER switch on the front of the computer chassis. The POWER/SLEEP lamp lights in green. POWER/SLEEP lamp IMPORTANT: If the power cord is connected to a power control device such as a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), make sure that the power control device is powered.
Page 46 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.)
Page 47: Post Execution Flow
General Description 2-19 POST Execution Flow The following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order. IMPORTANT: Do not make key entries or perform mouse operations while POST is in progress. Some system configurations may display the message "Press Any Key"...
Page 48 2-20 General Description After a few seconds, POST displays the following message prompting you to launch the BIOS setup utility, SETUP, stored in the system memory of the server. This message appears at bottom left on the screen. Press <F2> to enter SETUP Launch the BIOS setup utility when you need to change the settings to meet the requirements for the server.
Page 49: Post Error Messages
General Description 2-21 POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. See Chapter 8 for POST error codes. IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before consulting with your service representative. Alarm messages are useful information for maintenance.
Page 50: Power-Saving Mode
2-22 General Description Power-Saving Mode You can use the POWER switch as the SLEEP switch if the ACPI compliant operating system is installed in your system. The SLEEP switch allows you to save almost all power of the server (power-saving mode or sleep mode).
Page 51: Dvd-Rom Drive
General Description 2-23 DVD-ROM Drive Your server is provided with the DVD-ROM drive on its front to read data from a DVD-ROM (read-only disk) or a CD-ROM (read-only compact disk). The DVD/CD-ROM provides larger and faster data read than the floppy disk. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Page 52: When You Fail To Eject
2-24 General Description IMPORTANT: If the DVD-ROM drive produces large noise after the setting of a disc, set the disc again. To remove a disc, press the Open/Close button to eject the tray, as described for inserting it, and then take the disc out of the tray. (The orange-lit access lamp indicates ongoing disk access. The Open/Close button does not work while the lamp is lit.) Your OS may have a command to eject the tray.
Page 53 General Description 2-25 Use of the Disc Keep the following notes in mind to use the DVD/CD-ROM for the server: For the disk which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of such a disk with the DVD drive is not guaranteed. Do not drop the disc.
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Page 55: 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 56: 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 57: Installing Optional Devices
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 58: 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 59 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 door to lift the server. The front door may be disengaged and damage the server.
Page 60: 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 on its rear panel. 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 61: Setting Up Your Server
Setting Up Your Server 3-7 USB device FRONT Connect appropriate Keyboard power source. Mouse Device with the serial interface (e.g., modem) Direct connection to the leased line is prohibited. Display unit (multiport repeater) Device with the USB interface (e.g., terminal adapter) REAR Device with the serial interface (e.g., modem)
Page 62: 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 63 Setting Up Your Server 3-9 To connect the power cord from the server to an interruptive power supply (UPS), use service outlets on the rear of the UPS. The UPS service outlets are categorized into two groups: SWITCH OUT and UN-SWITCH OUT. (They may be called "OUTPUT1"...
Page 64: 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 SETUP utility before installation. If the server has a PCI board with the PCI-to-PCI bridge installed, the SETUP utility is enabled to launch.
Page 65 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 72 To display POST check results Select [Advanced] - [Boot-time Diagnostic Screen] - [Enabled]. You can also press Esc while the NEC log is on the POST screen. To control from the remote console Select [Server] - [Console Redirection] and set each item.
Page 73: 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 74 4-8 Configuring Your Server Saving the Configuration Data To save the current configuration data Select [Exit] - [Exit Saving Changes] or [Save Changes]. To discard changes to the current configuration data Select [Exit] - [Exit Discarding Changes] or [Discard Changes]. To load the user-defined default Select [Exit] - [Load Setup Defaults].
Page 75: 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 76 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 77: 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 78 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 79: Memory Configuration
Configuring Your Server 4-13 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 80 4-14 Configuring Your Server Option Parameter Description Your Setting Extended Specify whether to execute a memory test for RAM Step extended memory or not. If the test is Every Location executed, specify the block size. [Disabled] Memory RAS [Interleave] Disables or enables memory mirroring Feature Mirror feature.
Page 81: 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 82 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 83: 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 84 4-18 Configuring Your Server Advanced Chipset Control The following screen appears if you select "Advanced Chipset Control" on the Advanced menu. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting Multimedia Timer Specify whether the timer Disabled corresponding to multimedia is [Enabled] enabled or disabled.
Page 85 Configuring Your Server 4-19 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 86 4-20 Configuring Your Server 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 87 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: Configuring Your Server
4-22 Configuring Your Server Option Parameter Description Your Setting Boot Monitoring [Retry 3 Times] Specify the processing at the Policy Retry Service Boot occurrence of timeout during boot monitoring. Always Reset If [Retry 3 times] is selected, the system is reset after the occurrence of timeout and OS boot is retried up to three times.
Page 89 Configuring Your Server 4-23 The table below shows the operation when the AC power to the server is turn off once and then on again, depending on the setting of "AC LINK." Setting of AC LINK System status before AC power off Stay Off Last State Power On...
Page 90: System Management
4-24 Configuring Your Server 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 91: Console Redirection
Configuring Your Server 4-25 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 92: Event Log Configuration
4-26 Configuring Your Server 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 93 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 94 4-28 Configuring Your Server 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 95 Configuring Your Server 4-29 Load Custom Defaults Select this item and press Enter to load the custom defaults stored. Save Custom Defaults Select this item and press Enter to save the parameters currently being edited as custom defaults. When the parameters are saved, the Load Custom Defaults menu appears. Discard Changes Select this item to return the values modified currently to the previous values before saving the values to CMOS.
Page 96: Raid Configuration
4-30 Configuring Your Server RAID CONFIGURATION This section describes how to configure the internal hard disk drives as the disk array drive by using the onboard RAID controller. Refer to the manual of the optional disk array controller for how to configure the hard disk drives by using the optional disk array controller.
Page 97: Installing The Hard Disk Drives
Configuring Your Server 4-31 RAID10 (spanning of RAID1) RAID10 is a RAID level combined with RAID0 and RAID1. Stores data on hard disk drives by dividing it (striping). Then, each striped data is written onto hard disk drives in mirroring mode. Owing to this feature, high disk access performance of RAID0 and, in addition, high reliability of RAID1 can be achieved.
Page 98: Enabling Raid Feature
4-32 Configuring Your Server Enabling RAID Feature To configure a hard disk drive as RAID drive, change setting of RAID configuration jumper switch on mother board. NOTE: The factory-set value is to use the hard disk drive as a single disk drive.
Page 99 Configuring Your Server 4-33 See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" as described in Chapter 9 of this guide to prepare. Remove the side cover (see Chapter 9). Locate the position of the RAID configuration jumper on the mother board as shown below.
Page 100: Running Lsi Logic Software Raid Setup Utility
4-34 Configuring Your Server Running LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility When the following screen appears after you have powered on the server, press Esc. The POST screen appears. Check the description as shown below on the POST screen, then press Ctrl + M. LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility starts.
Page 101 Configuring Your Server 4-35 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 102: Menu Tree
4-36 Configuring Your Server 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 103: Operating Procedures For Setup Utility
Configuring Your Server 4-37 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 104 4-38 Configuring Your Server 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 105 Configuring Your Server 4-39 Press F10 to create logical drive. The "Logical Drives Configure" screen appears. (The figure below shows an example of RAID5 configured with three hard disk drives.) Select "RAID," "Size", "WC", "RA", "Stripe Size", or "Span" by using cursor keys. Then press Enter to fix the selection and set each value.
Page 106 4-40 Configuring Your Server (6) "Span: Sets Span. Parameter Remarks SPAN=YES – SPAN=YES – When performing SPAN, create two or more sets of the same pack at pack creation, as shown in the figure below. SPANNING SPANNING When all settings are completed, select "Accept" and then press Enter to create logical drive.
Page 107 Configuring Your Server 4-41 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" and "check only".
Page 108: Manual Rebuild
4-42 Configuring Your Server 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 109 Configuring Your Server 4-43 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 110 4-44 Configuring Your Server Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility. IMPORTANT: Select "Objects" → "Physical Drive" 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 111: Check Consistency
Configuring Your Server 4-45 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 112 4-46 Configuring Your Server 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 113: Add-In Card's Bios
Configuring Your Server 4-47 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 114: Configuring Mother Board Jumpers
4-48 Configuring Your Server CONFIGURING MOTHER BOARD JUMPERS With the pre-installed SETUP utility, you can set desired passwords to protect the data stored in the server against access from unauthorized users. When you forget the passwords, however, you may want clear them. The following describes how to clear these passwords. You can also use the following procedure to clear the CMOS data in the server.
Page 115 Configuring Your Server 4-49 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 116: Clearing Password
4-50 Configuring Your Server Clearing Password See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" as described in Chapter 9 of this guide to prepare. Remove the side cover. Remove the jumper strap on the BIOS password clear jumper. IMPORTANT: Keep the removed jumper strap for future use. Reinstall the side cover removed in Step 2.
Page 117: 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 118: 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 119: 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 120: Optional Board Supported By Nec Expressbuilder
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 121: 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 122 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 2003 R2) 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 with Service...
Page 123 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 D to re-install the system.
Page 124: 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 125: Installing The Windows Server 2003
"Reinstalling the operation system when multiple logical drives exist" (Appendix D). 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 126 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 127 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 128 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 129 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-13 If you selected [Yes] on [Apply Service Pack] at Basic Information, follow the procedure below. 1) Follow the message to take Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM out of the DVD-ROM drive. 2) Follow the message to insert Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or later into the DVD-ROM drive.
Page 130: 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 131 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 132 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 133 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 134: 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 135 The graphics accelerator driver will be automatically installed by Express Setup or system update. Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/95/N8190-126) If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-75/95/N8190-126), update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system. The SCSI controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 136 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 137: Available Switch Options For Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini File
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 138: 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 139 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 140 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 141 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 142: Installing Maintenance Utilities
To start Network Monitor, point to [Program] → [Administrative Tools] and click [NetworkMonitor]. 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 143: Updating The System - Installing Service Pack
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 Software] in [Master Control Menu] screen appears, so left-click the item. Click [Update the System] from the menu and the setup will start.
Page 144: 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 145 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 146 NOTE: Before using NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for initial setup, complete the hardware configuration. NEC EXPRESSBUILDER has two executing modes depending on your operating environments. One is for using on Windows system, and the other is booted from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD- ROM. DOS-based with local console The following menu appears on the local display after booting from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD.
Page 147: 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 148: 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 149: 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 150 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 151 – 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 152 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 153: 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 154: 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 155 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 156 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 157: Nec Expressbuilder For Windows-Based (Master Control Menu)
Some documents are provided in the PDF format. Use the Adobe 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 158: 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 159 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 160 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 161 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 162: Megaraid Storage Manager (Server)
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 163: Nec Esmpro
Installing and Using Utilities 6-19 NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO lets a system administrator manage remote servers across a network. The 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 164: 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 165 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 166: 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 167: 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 168: Nec Dianascope
NEC DianaScope NEC DianaScope is software for the remote management of the 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 169: 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 sales agent.
Page 170: 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 171: 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 172: Cleaning The Interior
7-4 Maintenance Cleaning the Interior 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. Dust buildup inside the server can lead to several problems. As dust acts as a thermal insulator, a buildup can prevent proper system cooling.
Page 173: 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 174: 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 175: 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 176: 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 177 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 178 <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 179: 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.
Page 180 7-12 Maintenance (This page is intentionally left blank.)
Page 181: 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 182: 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 management PC. Check whether any alert is reported on the Operation Window, Data Viewer, or Alert Viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Page 183: Lamps
The following table lists indications of the STATUS lamp, descriptions, and actions to take. NOTES: If the server has the NEC ESMPRO or Off-line Maintenance Utility installed, you can view the error log to identify the cause of a trouble.
Page 184: Troubleshooting
8-4 Troubleshooting STATUS lamp Description Procedure indication On (green) The server is operating normally. – Flashing The server is operating with the Identify the device in degraded state • (green) memory or CPU in degraded by using the BIOS setup utility state.
Page 185: Power/Sleep Lamp
Troubleshooting 8-5 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. If the OS supports the power-saving mode, the green lamp flashes while the server is in the power- saving mode.
Page 186: Hard Disk Drive Lamp
8-6 Troubleshooting Hard Disk Drive Lamp The disk lamp on the 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay has different meanings depending on the display status. Lamp Lighting green Indicates that the power is supplied to the hard disk drive. Blinking green Indicates that the hard disk drive is accessed.
Page 187: Power Supply Lamps
Troubleshooting 8-7 Power Supply Lamps The power supply on the rear of the server has two lamps. POWER lamp POWER FAIL lamp NOTE: The server equipped with an optional power unit can continue the operation with the normal power unit if the other power unit is defected (redundant function).
Page 188: Lan Connector Lamps
8-8 Troubleshooting LAN Connector Lamps Each of the three LAN connectors on the rear panel has two lamps as follows. LINK/ACT lamp Standard LAN port 1 Speed lamp LINK/ACT lamp Standard LAN port 2 Speed lamp LINK/ACT lamp Management LAN port Speed lamp LINK/ACT lamp Each LINK/ACT lamp indicates the status of the standard network port of the server.
Page 189: Error Messages
Troubleshooting 8-9 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 190: Post Error Messages
8-10 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 191 Troubleshooting 8-11 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 192 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 193 Troubleshooting 8-13 The following figure shows the socket numbers of the DIMMs and processors referenced in the POST error codes and messages table. DIMM #33 Processor 1 DIMM #32 DIMM #31 DIMM #23 DIMM #22 DIMM #21 DIMM #13 DIMM #12 Processor 2 DIMM #11 DIMM #41...
Page 194: Beep Codes
8-14 Troubleshooting 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 195: 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 Fail to power on the server: Is the server is properly supplied with power? →...
Page 196 8-16 Troubleshooting POST fails to complete: Is the DIMM board installed? → At least one DIMM board is required for operation. Is the memory size large? → The memory check may take a few seconds if the memory size is large. Wait for a while.
Page 197 Troubleshooting 8-17 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 198 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. Are the SCSI controllers (including optional controllers) properly configured? →...
Page 199: Problems With Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions
Troubleshooting 8-19 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 200: 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 201: 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 202 8-22 Troubleshooting The system does not restart automatically when a stop error occurs, though the system is adjusted to automatically restarting: → When the system does not restart automatically, restart it manually. The system restarts automatically when a stop error occurs, though the system is NOT adjusted to automatically restarting: →...
Page 203: Problems With Nec Expressbuilder
Troubleshooting 8-23 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 204: 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 205 Troubleshooting 8-25 [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 click [Back] to go back to the [Role of Computer] screen.
Page 206: Problems With Disk Array Configuration
8-26 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 207: Collecting Event Log
Troubleshooting 8-27 Collecting Event Log This section describes on how to collect the log of various events that occurred on the server. IMPORTANT: If STOP error, system error, or stall occurred, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. Click [Management Tool] → [Event Viewer] from the Control Panel. Select the type of the log to collect.
Page 208: Memory Dump
8-28 Troubleshooting Memory Dump If an error occurs, the dump file should be saved to acquire necessary information. If you saved the dump to DAT, write down that it is saved as "NTBackup" or "ARCServe" on the label. You can specify the location to save the diagnostic information as you like.. For more information, refer to "Specifying Memory Dump (Debug Information (refer to Chapter 5 for detail)".
Page 209: Saving The Dump File
Troubleshooting 8-29 Saving the Dump File Press the DUMP switch to save the dump file when an error occurs. Insert a metal pin (a straightened large paper clip will make a substitute) into the switch hole to press the DUMP switch. DUMP switch Pressing the DUMP switch saves the dump file in the specified directory.
Page 210: Off-Line Maintenance Utility
8-30 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 211: 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 212: Resetting The Server
8-32 Troubleshooting RESETTING THE SERVER There are two ways to reset 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. Soft reset If the server halts before starting the OS, press and hold Ctrl and Alt and press Delete.
Page 213: Forced Shutdown
Troubleshooting 8-33 FORCED SHUTDOWN Use this function when an OS command does not shut down the server, the POWER switch does not turn off the server, or resetting does not work. Press and hold the POWER switch on the server for at least four seconds. The power is forcibly turned off.
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Page 215: Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server
IMPORTANT: You may conduct the installation and removal procedures described in this section by yourself. However, NEC is not responsible for any machine or component defects or bad influences resulting from the operation of the server subject to the installation or removal. NEC...
Page 216: 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 217: 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 218: Confirmation After Installation/Removal
9-4 Upgrading Your Server CONFIRMATION AFTER INSTALLATION/REMOVAL Confirm the following after installing an additional option and removing a component: Installing removed components exactly as they were Install the components and cables, which were removed and disconnected for addition of an option, exactly as they were. Assembling without a component being installed or a cable being disconnected causes the server to malfunction.
Page 219: Preparing For Installation And Removal
Upgrading Your Server 9-5 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Prepare the installation or removal of a component depending on the following procedure: Shut down the OS. Press the POWER switch to turn off the power of the server. (The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off.) Pull out all the power cords from the AC inlet on the server.
Page 220: Device Installation Or Removal Procedure
9-6 Upgrading Your Server DEVICE INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL PROCEDURE Install or remove a component from the server in the following procedure. Side Cover The left side cover should be removed to access to built-in devices and/or mother board in the server. It is not necessary to remove the right side cover.
Page 221 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 frames and holes of the server securely. IMPORTANT: After one or more optional devices are installed or removed completely, install the removed side cover securely.
Page 222: Cpu Duct Cover
9-8 Upgrading Your Server CPU Duct Cover To install or remove the DIMM or processor, you will need to remove the CPU duct cover. IMPORTANT: Do not assemble the server without installing the CPU duct cover. No duct cover installed in the system reduces cooling efficiency and can affect performance or cause damage due to overheating.
Page 223: Upgrading Your Server
Upgrading Your Server 9-9 Installation Follow these steps to install the CPU duct cover. Holding the internal cables clear, place the CPU duct cover into the chassis. Adjust the CPU duct cover until the tab on the right end of the duct cover is aligned with the slot on the chassis.
Page 224: 3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive
IMPORTANT: Do not use any hard disks not approved by NEC. If an unapproved third party's hard disk is installed in the server, not only the hard disk drive but also the server itself may be defected. Purchase hard disk drives of the following models: –...
Page 225 Upgrading Your Server 9-11 Installation Install a hard disk drive in the following procedure. A hard disk drive may be installed in any other slot in the similar procedure. IMPORTANT: Fill the bays bottom-to-top. In the disk array configuration, hard disk drives configuring a specific pack should have the same specification including the capacity.
Page 226 9-12 Upgrading Your Server Unlock the lever of the hard disk drive. Securely hold the hard disk drive (with tray) and handle, and insert it into the slot. IMPORTANT: Push the hard disk drive until the hook of the handle hits the frame. Hold the hard disk drive carrier with both hands securely and carefully.
Page 227 Upgrading Your Server 9-13 Slowly push the handle. The handle is locked with a click. IMPORTANT: Note that your fingers may not be caught between the handle and the tray. NOTE: Make sure that the hook of the handle is hanged on the frame. Hook Frame Handle...
Page 228 9-14 Upgrading Your Server Removal Remove the hard disk drive in the following procedure. 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 229 Upgrading Your Server 9-15 Push the lever to release the lock. Pull the handle toward you. Hold the handle and hard disk drive securely and pull it forward.
Page 230 9-16 Upgrading Your Server To use the server with the hard disk drive removed, insert a dummy tray into the empty slot. IMPORTANT: To maintain the cooling effect in the server, install the dummy tray in the vacant slot of the disk bay. Close the door opened in step 2 securely.
Page 231: Power Supply Unit
Upgrading Your Server 9-17 Power Supply Unit Your server can contain one or two power supply units. The second power supply unit is optional and provides a redundant configuration that ensures continued operation of the system in the unlikely event one of the power supply units fails. Installation Install the power supply unit in the following procedure.
Page 232 9-18 Upgrading Your Server Connect two power cords to the AC inlets. Use the standard power cord coming with the server and the cord coming with the power supply unit. The POWER lamp (green) blinks when the power cords are connected. If the lamp does not go on, check if the power is supplied to the unit.
Page 233 Upgrading Your Server 9-19 Replacement of Defected Power Supply Unit The power supply unit should be replaced only when it is defected. IMPORTANT: Do not remove any power supply unit if it operates normally. NOTE: When the server is equipped with two power supply units and one of them operates normally, the other defected power supply unit can be replaced under the system operation (or in the power-on status).
Page 234: Cooling Fan Unit
9-20 Upgrading Your Server Cooling Fan Unit Your server can contain up to three cooling fans for cooling the CPU, memory, and PCI devices (up to two cooling fans when the water cooling kit is installed). Rear fan Front fan Option fan Installation See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal"...
Page 235 Upgrading Your Server 9-21 NOTES: Pass the cooling fan cables to the mother board connector (see the figure). For easy installation, remove the hot-swap fan from the cooling fan unit during installation. Insert the tabs into holes on the frame of the server, and push the cooling fan unit toward the frame.
Page 236 9-22 Upgrading Your Server Connect the cooling fan cables to the connectors on mother board. Take care to connect the cable to the proper connector. Otherwise, NEC ESMPRO will fail to monitor the server. FAN4 Reassemble the removed components.
Page 237 Upgrading Your Server 9-23 Removal See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the side cover. Remove the connectors of the fan unit from the mother board. Push the locking tab to unlock the cooling fan unit, and remove the fan unit from the server.
Page 238: Hot-Swap Fan
9-24 Upgrading Your Server Hot-swap Fan 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. Stay away from fan. Do not touch any other component than specified.
Page 239 Upgrading Your Server 9-25 Locate the failing fan by viewing alert message of NEC ESMPRO, system event log, or POST error code. Remove the side cover. Hold the tabs on both sides of the hot swap fan, and pull the hot swap fan out of the fan unit Insert the new hot swap fan into the fan unit until it is locked with clicks.
Page 240: Hdd Cage
Purchase them additionally. IMPORTANT: Do not use any hard disks not approved by NEC. If an unapproved third party's hard disk is installed in the server, not only the hard disk drive but also the server itself may be defected. Purchase hard disk drives of the following models: –...
Page 241 Upgrading Your Server 9-27 Installation Install the HDD cage in the 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay in the following procedure. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Release the lock of the front door by using the security key and open the front door. Remove the side cover.
Page 242 9-28 Upgrading Your Server Insert the HDD cage to the mating slot. Connect proper cables to the connectors on the rear of the HDD cage. Connect the power cables (P10 and P11) of the server to the mating power connectors on the rear of the HDD cage.
Page 243 Upgrading Your Server 9-29 Connect the LED cascade cable as shown in the figure below. Connect the LED cable that has been connected with the factory-installed HDD cage to the connector on the additional HDD cage. LED cascade cable – SAS1 connector The SAS1 connector is connected to the normally installed HDD cage (ID0 to ID3).
Page 244 9-30 Upgrading Your Server Fix the HDD cage to the server. Fix the HDD cage to the server with four fixing screws. Install the components having been removed. Install the device driver referring to the User's Guide attached to the installed HDD cage. Removal Remove the HDD cage in the reverse procedure of the installation.
Page 245: 5.25-Inch Device
Upgrading Your Server 9-31 5.25-inch Device The server contains three slots in which backup devices including DVD-ROM and magnetic tape drives can be installed. The DVD-ROM drive is factory installed in bottom slot. To install a backup device, you must prepare a separately priced SCSI controller. Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1...
Page 246 9-32 Upgrading Your Server Installation See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the side cover. Remove the two screws fixing the dummy cover. Pull out the dummy cover toward you carefully. Fix the rails coming with the server to the 5.25-inch device by using the four screws coming with the device.
Page 247 Upgrading Your Server 9-33 Disconnect the front cooling fan cable connector from the mother board. Press the locking tabs to unlock the fan unit, and remove the front cooling fan unit from the chassis (see the figure below). Locking tabs Fan cable Push the 5.25-inch device to the device bay carefully.
Page 248 9-34 Upgrading Your Server Check whether the installed 5.25-inch device is projected too much from the front of the server. Check the device installed in a 5.25-inch device bay based on the factory-installed DVD- ROM drive. Connect the interface and power cables to the 5.25-inch device installed from the left side of the server.
Page 249 Upgrading Your Server 9-35 Setup the SCSI BIOS for the SCSI device according to the manual that comes with the SCSI controller. Install the device driver according to the manual that comes with the device. Removal Remove the 5.25-inch device in the reverse procedure of the installation.
Page 250: Pci Board
9-36 Upgrading Your Server PCI Board The server contains five slots into which PCI boards can be inserted. 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 251 Upgrading Your Server 9-37 Installation Install a board connected to a PCI board slot in the following procedure. IMPORTANT: When installing several PCI boards in PCI slots, do not route the SCSI cable between PCI boards. If the cable contacts with the IC and elements on PCI board, the PCI board or cable may be damaged.
Page 252 9-38 Upgrading Your Server List of optional devices and their available slots PCI-X PCIe PCIe PCIe Product name 64 bit/ 32 bit/ PCI slot capability x8 lane 100MHz 32MHz N code Note Slot size Full-height PCI board type 3.3V x8 socket Available board size Long/short SCSI controller...
Page 253 Upgrading Your Server 9-39 See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. Remove the side cover. Remove the additional slot cover and a screw at the same location (height) as the installation slot. IMPORTANT: Keep the additional slot cover being removed for future use.
Page 254 9-40 Upgrading Your Server Push the board fully so that the board connector is certainly connected to the slot. IMPORTANT: If the board cannot be installed easily, remove the board once and then reinstall it. Excess force added to the board may cause the board to be broken.
Page 255: Disk Array Controller Board
NOTE: The server contains onboard RAID controller. See the online document in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM for configuring RAID using the onboard RAID controller. Installing the disk array controller board allows you to use hard disk drives in the device bays of the server and those in the optional additional disk unit in the disk array configuration.
Page 256: Using Internal Disks In Disk Array Configuration
Replacement of disk array controller board Restore the disk array configuration information in the disk array controller boards. Use the configuration utility for the restoration. Refer to the online document stored in "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM coming with the server or the documentation coming with the disk array controller for details.
Page 257 Upgrading Your Server 9-43 Disk Array Configuration of Additional Disk Unit The N8141-36F additional disk unit is exclusively used for installation of hard disk drives. The cabinet can contain up to 14 hard disk drives. The server equipped with disk array controller boards (N8103-80/81) can be connected with up to four additional disk units.
Page 258: Processor (Cpu)
9-44 Upgrading Your Server Processor (CPU) The server may have another CPU installed in addition to the standard CPU (Intel Xeon Processor). CPU #1 (factory-installed) CPU #2 Mother board NOTE: If the different revision of the processor is installed in the multiprocessor system, Windows logs the following information every startup.
Page 259 Upgrading Your Server 9-45 Installation Install a CPU in the following procedure. IMPORTANT: Any CPU is easily affected by static electricity. Handle a CPU after making your body contact with a metallic frame section of the server to discharge the static electricity on your body. Do not make bare hands contact with the CPU pins.
Page 260 9-46 Upgrading Your Server Raise the CPU socket 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 261 Upgrading Your Server 9-47 Push the CPU lightly to the socket, and push down the CPU socket holder. Push down the lever to secure the CPU. Put the heat sink on CPU. If you are going to use the water cooling kit instead of heat sink, see "Water Cooling Kit" described later.
Page 262 9-48 Upgrading Your Server Fix the heat sink with four screws. NOTE: 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 263 Upgrading Your Server 9-49 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 10 to 4. To remove the heat sink, first slightly move the heat sink at a level, then remove the heat sink.
Page 264 9-50 Upgrading Your Server Installation (Water Cooling Kit) Install the water cooling kit on the CPU in the following procedure. Peel off the tape and remove the protector on the bottom. Also remove the protector on the side. Tape Protector Protector...
Page 265 Upgrading Your Server 9-51 Put the water cooling kit on the CPU. Fix the water cooling kit with screws. For how to fix the water cooling kit, see step 11 of the CPU installation procedure.
Page 266 9-52 Upgrading Your Server Connect cables. Check the connectors to which cables are to be connected for proper connections. Set the water-cooled heat sink exchange jumper switch (CN6) as shown in the figure below. FAN1 FAN5 CPU1 CPU2 Jumper switch setting FAN6 Standard Water-cooled...
Page 267: Dimm
Upgrading Your Server 9-53 DIMM The DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) is installed in a DIMM socket on the mother board installed in the server. The mother board contains 12 sockets in which DIMMs are installed. Two 1-GB DIMMs are factory installed in DIMMs #11 and #21.
Page 268 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 269 Upgrading Your Server 9-55 NOTE: Make sure of the orientation of the DIMM. The terminal side of the DIMM has key and key slot to prevent incorrect insertion. If the DIMM is inserted into the DIMM socket, the lever is automatically closed. IMPORTANT: Install a pair of DIMMs at a time.
Page 270 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 operates only when at least two DIMMs are installed.
Page 271: Using The Memory Ras Features
Upgrading Your Server 9-57 Using the Memory RAS Features The server has the memory mirroring and online spare memory features as well as the chipkill ECC memory feature, which can automatically correct a memory error (multi-bit error) causing system shutdown. IMPORTANT: The memory mirroring and online spare memory features are not available in the normal memory configuration.
Page 272: Memory Mirroring
9-58 Upgrading Your Server Memory Mirroring The memory mirroring feature writes the same data into two groups of DIMMs corresponding with each other between memory branches (mirror set) to provide data redundancy. Mother board Memory controller Branch #0 Branch #1 Group #1 Group #2 Data1...
Page 273 Upgrading Your Server 9-59 The table below lists examples of DIMM installation patterns enabling the memory mirroring feature to be used. Memory Set Memory Set Memory Set Capacity (Group #) (Group #) (Group #) Example Physical Logical 10GB 10GB 12GB 12GB 14GB 14GB...
Page 274: Online Spare Memory
9-60 Upgrading Your Server Online Spare Memory The online memory spare feature puts a group of memory devices within a memory branch into standby status as spare devices. If an unrecoverable error occurs in a DIMM of the running group, the feature automatically changes the running DIMM from the failed one to a DIMM in the standby group to continue the processing.
Page 275 Upgrading Your Server 9-61 The online spare memory feature can be used under the following conditions: Install memory devices to more than one group in each memory branch. The server can operate if the memory branches may be different in the number of DIMMs. For example, no error occurs if memory branches 0 and 1 include four DIMMs (or two groups) and six DIMMs (or three groups), respectively.
Page 276 9-62 Upgrading Your Server Depending on specification of memory controller, the spare memory is set in unit of rank memory. The logical memory capacity of single rank memory differs from that of dual rank memory when online spare memory is specified. Single rank memory configuration Logical memory capacity = (Physical memory capacity * Number of DIMMs) –...
Page 277: Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams
Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams Internal cable connections of the server are shown below.
Page 278: Interface Cables
10-2 Internal Cabling Diagrams INTERFACE CABLES An example of the connections of interface cables between devices within the server and external devices is shown below. Standard Configuration The figure below shows an example of the connections in the standard configuration. The onboard SAS #1 connector is connected to the hard disk drive bay.
Page 279: Installing Additional Hdd Cage
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-3 Installing Additional HDD Cage The figure below shows an example when five or more hard disk drives are to be connected. The onboard SAS #2 connector is connected to the additional HDD cage. Option Mother board 5.25-inch Option device bay...
Page 280: Installing Internal Scsi File Device
10-4 Internal Cabling Diagrams Installing Internal SCSI File Device To install the internal SCSI file device, you need prepare a separately priced SCSI controller and SCSI cable. IMPORTANT: Up to two SCSI devices can be installed in the server. To install two half-height SCSI devices in the 5.25-inch device bay, move the factory-installed DVD-ROM drive to the top bay.
Page 281: Installing Internal Dvd-Ram Drive
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-5 Installing Internal DVD-RAM Drive The internal DVD-RAM drive is an IDE device option. The server can be equipped with one internal DVD-RAM drive. Set the operation mode of optional DVD-RAM drive to "SLAVE". (The factory-installed DVD-RAM drive is set to "MASTER".) Use the cable connected to the onboard IDE connector.
Page 282: Connecting With External Scsi Device
10-6 Internal Cabling Diagrams Connecting with External SCSI Device To install the internal SCSI file device, you need prepare a separately priced SCSI controller and SCSI cable. Assign the unique SCSI ID to each device. Enable the terminating resistor of the last device of the connection.
Page 283: Connecting With Additional Disk Unit / Sample Connection In Maximum Configuration
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-7 Connecting with Additional Disk Unit / Sample Connection in Maximum Configuration To connect an additional disk unit with the server, the disk array controller (N8103-81/90/126) is required. IMPORTANT: To connect with additional disk unit, use the server of rack-mount type, or use the additional disk unit of tower type (pedestal type).
Page 284: Power Cable
10-8 Internal Cabling Diagrams POWER CABLE Proper connector numbers of format Pnn (nn: numeral) are printed on the power cables connected to the power unit installed in the server. The connector numbers and the internal devices to which the connectors are connected are shown in the figures below. Standard Configuration 5.25-inch Option...
Page 285: Installing Hdd Cage
Internal Cabling Diagrams 10-9 Installing HDD Cage Option 5.25-inch Power supply device bay DVD-ROM HDD cage (optional) 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay Mother board Hard disk drives are optional. Power cable...
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Page 287: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications NEC Express5800/120Li Item N8100-1239F N8100-1240F N8100-1325F N8100-1326F N8100-1298F Type Dual-core 64-bit Intel Xeon processor (Extended memory 64 technology supported) Clock/2nd cache 1.6GHz/4MB 3GHz/4MB 2GHz/4MB 2.33GHz/4MB 2.33GHz/8MB Standard Maximum Chipset Intel 5000P (667 / 1066 MHz) Memory Type...
Page 288 A-2 Specifications NEC Express5800/120Li Item N8100-1239F N8100-1240F N8100-1325F N8100-1326F N8100-1298F External dimensions 220 (width) × 453 (height) × 671 (depth) mm (stabilizers and projections excluded) 293 (width) × 453 (height) × 697 (depth) mm (stabilizers and projections included) Weight 22 kg (Max. 38 kg)
Page 289: 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 290 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 291 The floppy disk is a very delicate storage media. Dust or thermal changes, as well as operator's misconduct or server 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 basis.
Page 292: 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 293: 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 294: 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 295: 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) Peripheral Device (Controller) System timer ACPI –...
Page 296 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 297: 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 298: 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 299: 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 300: 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 301 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 302: 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. Select the [LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 x64)] and press Enter.
Page 303 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 304 D-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Insert Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition 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 x64 Edition DISC 2 CD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive, and restart the system.
Page 305: Reinstallation To Multiple Logical Drives
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-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 306 D-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 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 307: 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 308: 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 309: Adapter Fault Tolerance (Aft)/Adaptive Load Balancing (Alb)
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-13 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 310: Network Driver
D-14 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 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 able to set when the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" check box OFF. This phenomenon will occur with the certain condition.
Page 311: Re-Install The Network Driver
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-15 [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 312: 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 313: Installation Of The Optional Network Board Driver
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-17 Installation of the Optional Network Board Driver Start Device Manager. Click [Network adapters] and double-click [(Network Adapter Name)]. [(Network Adapter Name) Properties] appears. NOTE: [(Intel (R) PRO/1000...)] is the name of On-Board adapter. All other names show the Optional Network Board.
Page 314: Graphics Accelerator Driver
D-18 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 315 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 316: 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 317: Installing Scsi Controller Driver (N8103-75
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-21 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/N8190-126) The SCSI controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 318: 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 319: 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 320: 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 321: 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 322: 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 323 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 324: 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. Select the [LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit)] and press Enter.
Page 325 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 326 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 327: 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 328 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 329: 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 330: 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 331: Network Driver
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-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. [When PROSet is not installed] The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears.
Page 332: Re-Install The Network Driver
E-14 Installing Windows Server 2003 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 [AddingServices].
Page 333: Graphics Accelerator Driver
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-15 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 334 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 335: Installing Scsi Controller Driver (N8103-75/95/N8190-126
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-17 Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/95/N8190-126) If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-75/95/N8190-126), 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/81F)
Page 336: 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 337: About Windows Activation
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-19 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 338 E-20 Installing Windows Server 2003 The following screen is displayed. Process "Windows activation" according to the following message.
Page 339: Available Switch Options For Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini File
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-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 340: Setting For Collecting Memory Dump (Debug Information
E-22 Installing Windows Server 2003 SETTING FOR COLLECTING MEMORY DUMP (DEBUG INFORMATION) Set for collecting memory dump using the procedure described in Chapter 5.
Page 341: 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 Clock Serial No. Date Installed Hard Disk Drive Type Serial No.
Page 342 F-2 Product Configuration Record Table Size Serial No. Date Installed Size Serial No. Date Installed Size Serial No. Date Installed Size Serial No. Date Installed Size Serial No. Date Installed Size Serial No. Date Installed 5.25-inch Device Slot 1 Size Capacity Serial No.
Page 343: 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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This manual is also suitable for:

Express5800/120li N8100-1239f N8100-1240f N8100-1325f N8100-1326f N8100-1298f

NEC Express5800 120Li 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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Troubleshooting

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