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NEC Express Server
Express5800 Series
Express5800/R320c-E4
Model Number: N8800-173F, EXP320P
Express5800/R320c-M4
Model Number: N8800-174F, EXP320Q
Installation Guide (VMware)
Chapter 1 Installing OS
Chapter 2 Installing the Bundled Software
30.004.01-102.01
September 2013, First Edition
© NEC Corporation 2013

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  • Page 1 NEC Express Server Express5800 Series Express5800/R320c-E4 Model Number: N8800-173F, EXP320P Express5800/R320c-M4 Model Number: N8800-174F, EXP320Q Installation Guide (VMware) Chapter 1 Installing OS Chapter 2 Installing the Bundled Software 30.004.01-102.01 September 2013, First Edition © NEC Corporation 2013...

  • Page 2: Documents Provided With This Product

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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. Setup Procedure ............................. 12 1.1 Requirements for Setup ........................13 1.2 Preparations for Setup ......................... 14 1.2.1 Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series..................14 1.2.2 Prepare external storage device....................16 1.3 Enabling internal disk........................... 17 1.4 Enabling FC card ..........................20 1.5 Disabling OS Boot Monitoring Function ....................
  • Page 4 1. Bundled Software for the Server ........................64 1.1 NEC ESMPRO Agent........................... 64 1.1.1 Preinclination........................... 65 1.1.2 Install NEC ESMPRO Agent....................66 1.2 Express Report Service ........................68 2. Bundled Software for Management PC......................69 2.2 NEC ESMPRO Manager........................69 3.

  • Page 5: Notations Used In This Document

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

  • Page 6: Post

    Notations Used in This Document POST POST described in this document refer to the following.  Power On Self-Test BMC described in this document refer to the following.  Baseboard Management Controller Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 7: Trademarks

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

  • Page 8: Regulatory Notices

    (EN55022). BSMI Statement Korean KC Standards Registration NO. : KCC-REM-NEC-EXP320Q Basic Model Number : EXP320Q Trade Name or Registrant: NEC CORPORATION Equipment Name : FT Server Manufacturer : NEC CORPORATION Turkish RoHS information relevant for Turkish market EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
  • Page 9 European Union Member States. Outside the European Union If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union, please contact your local authority and ask for the correct method of disposal. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 10: Warnings And Additions To This Document

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

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Installing Os

    This chapter describes how to install OS. Read through this chapter to set up the system correctly. 1. Setup Procedure Describes how to set up VMware. 2. Procedures after Completion of Installation Describes how to confirm kernel version and ft Server Control Software version, and precautions when changing configuration after setup. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 12: Setup Procedure

    1.9 Installing ft Server Control Software 1.10 Installing Additional Packages 1.11 Connecting and Configuring Options 1.12 Enabling OS Boot Monitoring Function 1.13 Backing up System Information 1.14 Setup Procedures upon Installing Guest OS Setup completed Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 13: Requirements For Setup

    Server Control Software 5.0.0 is applicable to VMware vSphere ESXi 5.1 only. Do not install any other version of ESXi. VMware vSphere Client: This component is required to configure the VMware vSphere ESXi installed on ft server. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 14: Preparations For Setup

    CPU/IO module 0 be installed in this slot. System POWER LED POWER switch FRONT DISK ACCESS LED CPU/IO module 1 DUMP (NMI) switch PRIMARY LED AC inlet connector A REAR AC inlet connector B Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 15 Chapter 1 Installing OS 1. Setup Procedure With the power of NEC Express5800/ft series off, follow the steps below: Make sure that the System POWER LED on the front panel is unlit. Note Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series. Follow the instructions below to prepare.

  • Page 16: Prepare External Storage Device

    Note the following when installing ESXi on the external storage device. Disk size required for installation Secure at least 25 GB area in boot LUN to install the ESXi host and the ft control system. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 17: Enabling Internal Disk

    Go to “1.4 Enabling FC card” when installing or reinstalling ESXi to the external storage. Turn on the display and the peripheral equipment connected to the NEC Express5800/ft series. If the power cords are connected to a power controller like a UPS, make sure that it is Note powered on.
  • Page 18 ESXi host to be installed later. In ftSys Management Appliance or other guest OS, set the time zone for each system. When you move the cursor onto "Advanced", the Advanced menu appears. Choose "PCI Configuration" and press Enter. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 19 Make sure that SAS Option ROM Scan shows Enabled, and all other items show Disabled. <Example> This is the end of steps for enabling internal disk. Now the internal disks are enabled. Then, disable OS boot monitoring feature. Go to "1.5 Disabling OS Boot Monitoring Function" and continue setup. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 20: Enabling Fc Card

    The following procedure shows when installing or reinstalling ESXi to the external storage. Turn on the display and the peripheral equipment connected to the NEC Express5800/ft series. If the power cords are connected to a power controller like a UPS, make sure that it is Note powered on.
  • Page 21 ESXi host to be installed later. In ftSys Management Appliance or other guest OS, set the time zone for each system. When you move the cursor onto "Advanced", the Advanced menu appears. Choose "PCI Configuration" and press Enter. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 22 Make sure that PCI Slot x Option ROM for the PCI slot in which FC card is installed shows Enabled, and all other items show Disabled. <Example> This is the end of steps for enabling FC card. Then, disable OS boot monitoring feature. Go to "1.5 Disabling OS Boot Monitoring Function" and continue setup. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 23: Disabling Os Boot Monitoring Function

    Move the cursor onto "OS Boot Monitoring" and press Enter. Parameters will be displayed. Among the parameters, choose "Disabled" and press Enter. The current display of the configuration for OS Boot Monitoring will be changed to "Disabled". Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 24 To continue with the setup procedure, proceed to “1.6 Set HBA configuration by QLogic BIOS” on the next page if the FC card is enabled, and to “1.7 Install VMware ESXi” if the internal disk is enabled. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 25: Setting Hba Configuration By Using Qlogic

    Make sure that the PRIMARY LED on CPU/IO module 0 is lit. In the QLogic prompt window which appears during POST, press CTRL + Q or ALT + Q. Select “Configuration Settings”, and then press Enter. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 26 Chapter 1 Installing OS 1. Setup Procedure Select “Adapter Settings”, and then press Enter. Select “Host Adapter BIOS”, and then press Enter to change the setting to “Enabled”. (The default is “Disabled”.) Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 Installing OS 1. Setup Procedure Press ESC once to return to the Configuration Settings screen. Select “Selectable Boot Settings”, and then press Enter. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 28 Chapter 1 Installing OS 1. Setup Procedure Select “Selectable Boot”, and then press Enter to change the setting to “Enabled”. (The default is “Disabled”.) Select “(Primary) Boot Port Name, Lun:”, and then press Enter. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 29 The storage devices that are recognized by the FC card are displayed in the “Select Fibre Channel Device” window. Select the storage device to boot, and then press Enter. In the “Select LUN” window, select LUN to boot, and then press Enter. 1-10 Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 30 The images shown in 1-9 through 1-11 are examples. The information displayed varies depending on the product name of external storage and settings such as logical disk settings. Press ESC twice to display the confirmation window. 1-12 Select “Save changes”, and then press Enter. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 31 (2) Connect a power cord to AC inlet connector A. Important Make sure that the PRIMARY LED on CPU/IO module 1 is lit. If you disconnect a power cord, wait for at least 30 seconds before connecting it again. Note Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 32 6. Connect power cords in the following order to start the system from CPU/IO module 0. (1) Connect a power cord to AC inlet connector A. (2) Connect a power cord to AC inlet connector B. Important Make sure that the PRIMARY LED on CPU/IO module 0 is lit. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 33: Installing Vmware Esxi

    Enter. The Installer will automatically starts in a few seconds, even if Enter is not pressed. When an installation confirmation message appears, press Enter. When the End User License Agreement (EULA) screen for ESXi appears, press F11. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 34 ESXi cannot recognize the Stratus MPM disk format. Therefore, make sure that the destination disk does not contain any data (or save the data, if any) before installing ESXi. <When installing ESXi to the external storage> Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 35 When the root password entry screen appears, enter the password and press Enter. When the installation confirmation screen appears, press F11 to start the installation. 10. In the [Installation Complete] screen, press Enter. The ESXi Install DVD is ejected and the server reboots. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 36: Configuring Esxi

    Connect LAN cable here. <R320c-M4 Model> Connect LAN cable here. When the installed ESXi boots, press F2 and log in to the system as a root user. On the System Customization menu, configure each item as shown below. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 37 In the [Configure Management Network] screen, press ESC to display the confirmation screen. Press Y to enable the network settings and return to the main menu. Important If an inappropriate DNS domain is specified, installation may fail. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 38 Press ESC to log out. Set [Configuration Management Network] and [Troubleshooting Options] according to your Note environment. If Ipv6 is disabled in Configure Management Network, the system reboots automatically. Tips (Reboot confirmation message will not appear.) Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 39: Configuring The Firewall For The Esxi Host From The Vsphere Client

    Connect to the ESXi host (ft server) from vSphere Client. In the [Configuration] tab, select [Software]  [Security Profile]  [Firewall] to open [Properties]. On the [Firewall Properties] screen, select the [syslog] checkbox and click [OK]. With this step, the ESXi installation has been completed. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 40: Installing Ftsys Management Appliance

    Select the ESXi Host in vSphere Client, select a storage from the list of [Storage] in the [Summary] tab to display the properties. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 41 Installing VMware ESXi). On the Storage screen displayed in Chapter 1 (1.8.2 Installing ftSys Management Tips Appliance), you cannot confirm the property of storage. You need to confirm it in advance by performing steps described here. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 42: Installing Ftsys Management Appliance

    On the vSphere Client, select [File]  [Deploy OVF Template…]. Click [Browse…] in the screen to open the appliance folder of the DVD, select the .ova file, and click [Next]. In the [OVF Template Details] screen, click [Next]. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 43 For naming ftSys Management Appliance, it is recommended to create a consistent Note naming convention in the light of the system operations management. (The character string "ftSysMgt" is a prefix automatically added by Installer.) Ex.) "ftSysMgt-[ESXi host name]" Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 44 Accordingly, you need to select a disk you have selected at installation of ESXi. On the [Disk Format] screen, the following items are displayed: – Thick Provision Lazy Zeroed – Thick Provision Eager Zeroed – Thin Provision Select the [Thick Provision Lazy Zeroed] and click [Next]. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 45 10. On the [Ready to Complete] screen, select the [Power on after deployment] checkbox and click [Finish]. 11. When the deployment is completed, make sure that ftSys Management Appliance is added to the ESXi host and power is turned on. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 46 15. To change the initial password From the main menu of ftSys Management Appliance, select [Login] and log in as a root user with the password "ftServer". Use the following command to change the password as necessary. # passwd root Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 47: Installing Ft Server Control Software

    12. The system reboots twice, and the ft module registration and disk duplication are performed. These processes take several tens of minutes. The time required for completing the duplication vaires depending on the disk space. Note Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 48 If the ft Server Control Software is installed in internal disk, the storage name of internal Tips disk (datastore1) is changed to datastore2 after the system restart. However, it does not affect the system operation. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 49 The [Summary] tab of ftSys Management Appliance, [Options] tab in properties of virtual machine that is displayed from [Edit Settings], and [Synchronize guest time with host] checkbox displayed by selecting [VMware Tools]  [Advanced] is enabled. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 50: Installing Additional Packages

    Select a keyboard layout (English 101 or Japanese 106) and enter "us" or "jp" and press Enter. Please choose a keyboard layout: [us(101) | jp(106)] Select a language (English or Japanese) for NEC ESMPRO report table and enter "E" or "J". Please choose a language for ESMPRO alert messages: [E(nglish) | J(apanese)] If using a separate Linux server as the log server, this message will not appear.
  • Page 51 Network Configuration [PASS] Host ftSys service started [PASS] Host logs available after reboot [PASS] Host BIOS up to date - requires 6.2:52, or better [PASS] Host BMC up to date - requires Runtime=03.07, or better [PASS] Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)
  • Page 52 2) Run the following command to update BMC firmware. (Updating takes approximately 20 minutes.) # /opt/ft/bin/ftsmaint burnBmcs /opt/ft/firmware/bmc/FT320FE/062*.bin 15. When updataing of BMC firmware completes, repeat steps of ft-verify command. If all items show [PASS], the system is running normally. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 53: Connecting And Configuring Options

    Connecting and Configuring Options If there is any optional PCI board or peripheral equipment to connect to NEC Express5800/ft series, turn off the power to NEC Express5800/ft series, and connect it according to the “PCI board” in User’s Guide and the device’s instruction.

  • Page 54: Enabling Os Boot Monitoring Function

    Set OS Boot Monitoring feature to Enabled on BIOS SETUP according to Chapter 1 (1.5 Disabling OS Boot Monitoring Function). Then, specify the timeout time for OS Boot Monitoring Timeout parameter appropriately. Specify the timeout time in seconds. Default setting is 600 seconds (10 minutes). Tips Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 55: Backing Up System Information

    “Advanced”-“PCI Configuration”-“PCI Slot x Option ROM” “Security” “Server”-“OS Boot Monitoring” “Server”-“AC-LINK” “Server”-“Power On Delay Time” “Boot”-“Boot Option Priorities” Select Save changes and Exit. On the confirmation window shown below, select [Yes] to save parameters and exit SETUP. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 56: System Information

    “Network : CPU/IO module0”-“Property” “Network : CPU/IO module1”-“Property” “User Management”-“User Account” Press ESC some times to display the Main menu. Off-line TOOL MENU Maintenance Utility BMC Configuration Exit Choose “Exit” to exit. The setup is now completed. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 57: Setup Procedures Upon Installing Guest Os

    ESXi Configuration Guide of VMware vSphere. Guest OS cannot use the optical disk drive on the ESXi host during operation. Note To use the optical disk drive, select [Client Device] for properties setting of the guest OS. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 58: Procedures After Completion Of Installation

    04:43:29 EDT 2011 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux ” 2.6.18-274.e15” indicates version of kernel, and ”#1 SMP Fri Jul 22 04:43:29 EDT 2011” indicates release information of kernel. Make sure that the version of kernel is correct. This completes version confirmation. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 59: Confirmation Of The Ft Server Control Software Version

    # /opt/ft/bin/ftsmaint –v ftsys-ftsmaint version 5.0.0-214 The version of the ft Server Control Software in operation is displayed. Make sure that the version is exactly same as that shown above. This completes the version confirmation. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 60: Precautions For Changing The Configuration After Setup

    Run the build-loghost command with no option specified to make sure that the new IP address or host name is properly recognized as the log server. For the log server, see Chapter 2 (3. Steps for Configuring the Log Server) of this manual. Note Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 61: Changing The Firewall Rules On Ftsys Management Appliance

    *1. When the log server is configured on ftSys Management Appliance Use the report method except the Manager Report (SNMP), change the setting of the firewall. NEC ESMPRO Agent (in the table referred to as Agent) list of port to use when the report is the following.
  • Page 62 Copy the default firewall configuration file. # cp /etc/opt/ft/firewall.templ /etc/sysconfig/iptables Reboot ftSys Management Appliance to enable the configuration. Reboot the guest OS from the vSphere Client or run the following command on the console. # shutdown -r now Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 63: Chapter 2 Installing The Bundled Software

    Describes the bundled software to be installed in Management PC that is used to monitor and manage the server system. 3. Steps for Configuring the Log Server Describes forwarding the logs generated by ESXi to the log server. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide(VMware)

  • Page 64: Bundled Software For The Server

    NEC ESMPRO Agent is required to be installed on the log server by users. In order for NEC ESMPRO Agent to operate, it is necessary to configure the settings according to your environment. See the User's Guide (NEC/esmpro_sa/doc/lnx_esm_users_e.pdf) included in the ft Server Control Software Install DVD.

  • Page 65: Preinclination

    Chapter 2 Installing the Bundled Software 1. Bundled Software for the Server 1.1.1 Preinclination SNMP is used for reporting to NEC ESMPRO Manager. Provide settings for SNMP as shown below. Log in to ftSys Management Appliance as a root user. Edit the /etc/snmp/snmpd.conf.

  • Page 66: Install Nec Esmpro Agent

    # mkdir /mnt/cdrom # mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom Run the following command to change the directory that contains NEC ESMPRO Agent. # cd /mnt/cdrom/NEC/esmpro_sa/ Run the following command to install the NEC ESMPRO Agent. # rpm -ivh Esmpro-* Run the following command to change setting of ESMstrg.
  • Page 67 NEC ESMPRO Agent User's Guide. 13. Perform the automatic discovery of servers in NEC ESMPRO Manager. Perform the automatic discovery of servers according to NEC ESMPRO Server Management Guide. You can download the NEC ESMPRO Server Management Guide from the following URL: http://www.58support.nec.co.jp/global/download/index.html...

  • Page 68: Express Report Service

    Before you can use this service, you need to contract with NEC and install NEC ESMPRO Agent. To install Express Report Service individually, refer to "Express Report Service Installation Guide" stored in EXPRESSBUILDER.

  • Page 69: Bundled Software For Management Pc

    To use these features, install the bundled software such as NEC ESMPRO Agent on the server. For details about the system requirements of NEC ESMPRO Manager and how to install it, refer to "NEC ESMPRO Manager Installation Guide" in EXPRESSBUILDER.

  • Page 70: Steps For Configuring The Log Server

    ESXi 5.0 or later version does not include a service console. Therefore, this model achieves the syslog reporting by forwarding the logs generated by ESXi to the log server on which NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed. To use ftSys Management Appliance as the log server, no additional steps are required after following the steps –...

  • Page 71: Setting Firewall For Log Server

    To forward logs from the ESXi server, use the 514/upd port. In the case of setting the firewall on the log server side, set it to receive logs from the 514/upd port. Examples Add below to /etc/sysconfig/iptables. -A INPUT –p udp –dport 514 –j ACCEPT Restart iptables. # service iptables restart Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 72: Setting Syslog For Log Server

    The setting method may be changed depending on the package version. For the setting method, refer to Help, etc. for .conf files. For example, Help for rsyslog.conf can be checked by running the man command as below. # man rsyslog.conf Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4 Installation Guide (VMware)

  • Page 73: Installing Reporting Function Onto Log Server

    3. Steps for Configuring the Log Server Installing Reporting Function onto Log Server Install the report table of NEC ESMPRO onto the log server so that the ESMPRO Agent can send the ft server-specific messages transferred to the log server to NEC ESMPRO Manager.

  • Page 74: Starting Transferring Logs

    When a separate log server is installed, some of the logs related with the internal disks are not reported. These logs can also be reported by installing NEC ESMPRO Agent and the report table on ftSys Management Appliance and configuring the reporting settings, because these logs are generated in the syslog of ftSys Management Appliance.

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