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NEC Express Server
Express5800 Series
Express5800/T120e
EXP246
User's Guide
Model Number:
N8100-2089F/2090F/2091F
Chapter 1 General Description
Chapter 2 Preparations
Chapter 3 Setup
Chapter 4 Appendix
© NEC Corporation 2013
10.105.02-101.01
Dec 2013, First Edition

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  • Page 1 NEC Express Server Express5800 Series Express5800/T120e EXP246 User’s Guide Model Number: N8100-2089F/2090F/2091F Chapter 1 General Description Chapter 2 Preparations Chapter 3 Setup Chapter 4 Appendix 10.105.02-101.01 Dec 2013, First Edition © NEC Corporation 2013...

  • Page 2: Documents For This Product

    Chapter 2: Useful Features The detail of system BIOS settings, RAID Configuration Utility, and EXPRESSBUILDER Chapter 3: Appendix Error messages and Windows Event Logs Other documents Provides the detail of NEC ESMPRO, Universal RAID Utility, and the other features. Express5800/T120e User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Documents for This Product ..........................2 Contents ................................3 Notations Used in This Document ......................... 6 Notations used in the text..........................6 Optical disk drive............................6 Hard disk drive .............................. 6 Removable media ............................6 Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows) ................... 7 Trademarks ................................
  • Page 4 Contents 4.7.3 DISK Access LED ( ) ....................44 4.7.4 Optical Disk Access LED ....................44 4.7.5 LINK/ACT LED........................44 4.7.6 LED on a hard disk drive ....................45 4.7.7 LEDs for LAN connectors ....................46 Chapter 2 Preparations ............................47 Installing Internal Optional Devices ......................
  • Page 5 Contents 1.19 5.25-inch Device ..........................129 1.19.1 Installation........................130 1.19.2 Removal .......................... 131 1.20 Installing CPU Duct........................132 1.21 Installing Side Cover ........................133 1.22 Hot-plug Hard Disk Drive ....................... 134 1.22.1 Installation........................136 1.22.2 Removal .......................... 138 1.22.3 Replacing a hard disk drive in the RAID System ............. 139 1.23 Installing the Front Bezel .......................

  • Page 6: Notations Used In This Document

    Notations Used in This Document Notations Used in This Document Notations used in the text In addition to safety-related symbols urging caution, three other types of notations are used in this document. These notations have the following meanings. Important Indicates critical items that must be followed when handling the server or operating software. If the procedures described are not followed, server failure, data loss, and other serious malfunctions could occur.

  • Page 7: Abbreviations Of Operating Systems (Windows)

    Notations Used in This Document Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows) Windows Operating Systems are referred to as follows. See Chapter 1 (1.2 Supported Windows OS) in Installation Guide (Windows) for detailed information. Notations in this document Official names of Windows Widnows Server 2012 Standard Windows Server 2012 Widnows Server 2012 Datacenter...

  • Page 8: Trademarks

    Trademarks Trademarks EXPRESSSCOPE is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Vista, 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.

  • Page 9: License Agreement Notice

    License Agreement Notice License Agreement Notice Open source software of following license is included in the part of this product (system BIOS, Off-line tool). EDK FROM TIANOCORE.ORG BSD License from Intel Copyright (c) 2004, Intel Corporation All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: ・...

  • Page 10: Regulatory Notices

    Regulatory Notices Regulatory Notices FCC Statement 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 11 Regulatory Notices CCC Statement Keep in mind the CCC Class A Statement when you use the product. 声 明 此为A 级产品，在生活环境中，该产品可能会造成无线电干扰。在这种情况下， 可能需要用户对其干扰采取切实可行的措施。 Vietnam RoHS Vietnam RoHS information relevant for Vietnam market Complying with "CIRCULAR, No.30/2011/TT-BCT (Hanoi, August 10 2011), Temporary regulations on content limit for certain hazardous substances in electrical products"...
  • Page 12 Regulatory Notices Декларація про Відповідність Ukrainian Вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні (затвердженого Постановою №1057 Кабінету Міністрів України) Виріб відповідає вимогам Технічного Регламенту Обмеження Використання деяких Небезпечних Речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні (ТР ОВНР). Вміст...

  • Page 13: Warnings And Additions To This Document

    2. This document is subject to change at any time without notice. 3. Do not make copies or alter the document content without permission from NEC Corporation. 4. If you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions in this document, contact your sales representative.

  • Page 14: Precautions For Use (Be Sure To Read)

    Names and Functions of Parts in this document. Safety precautions Follow the instructions in this document for the safe use of NEC Express server. This User’s Guide describes hazardous parts of the server, possible hazards, and how to avoid them. Server components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around them (or, in some cases, by printing the warnings on the server).

  • Page 15: Symbols Used In This Document And On Warning Labels

    Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) (A label example used in this User’s Guide) Symbol to draw Description of a warning Term indicating a degree of danger attention WARNING Use only the specified outlet Use a grounded outlet with the specified voltage. Use of an improper power source may cause a fire or a power leak.

  • Page 16: Safety Notes

    Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) Safety notes This section provides notes on using the server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper and safe use of the server. For symbols, refer to Safety precautions. Rack Installation CAUTION Elevated Operating Ambient If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient.

  • Page 17: Rack Mounted Equipment Marking - Slide/Rail Marking

    Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) Rack mounted equipment marking – Slide/rail marking CAUTION Slide/rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space. General WARNING Do not use the server for services where human life may be at stake or high reliability is required. This server is not intended for use in medical, nuclear, aerospace, mass transit or other applications where human life may be at stake or high reliability is required, nor is it intended for use in controlling such applications.

  • Page 18: Power Supply And Power Cord Use

    Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) 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.

  • Page 19: Installation, Relocation, Storage, And Connection

    Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) CAUTION Do not use the attached power cord for any other devices or usage. The power cord that comes with your server is designed aiming to connect with this server and to use with the server, and its safety has been tested.

  • Page 20: Cleaning And Working With Internal Devices

    Use only the specified 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 21: During Operation

    Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) WARNING Disconnect the power plug before cleaning the server. Be to power off the server and disconnect the power plug from a power outlet before cleaning or installing/removing internal optional devices. Touching any internal device of the server with its power cord connected to a power source may cause an electric shock even of the server is off-powered.
  • Page 22 Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) CAUTION Do not place any object on top of servers. Separating the server from the rack may result in personal injury and damage to nearby personal belongings. Do not get yourself caught in the fan Keep your hands and hair away from the cooling fan at the rear of the server during operation.

  • Page 23: Warning Labels

    Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) Warning labels Warning label are attached on or near the components with potential hazards (This label is either attached or printed on the component.) to draw attention from users to potential hazards involved in handling the server. (Do not remove or black out this label and keep it clean).

  • Page 24: Handling Precautions (For Proper Operations)

    Tape media: Approximately 1 day  For optional devices, we recommend you use our NEC products. Even if they are successfully installed or connected, installation of unsupported devices can cause the server to malfunction or even failure. You will be charged to repair failure or damage caused by use of such products even within warranty period.
  • Page 25 Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) Tips for your health and safety Using a computer extensively may affect different parts of your body. Here are tips you should follow while working on a computer to minimize strain on your body. Keep proper posture The basic body position for using a computer is sitting straight with your hands on the keyboard parallel with the floor, and your eyes...

  • Page 26: Chapter 1 General Description

    NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/T120e General Description This chapter introduces the features of this server and the name of each part. 1. Introduction 2. Accessories Verify the condition of your server's accessories. 3. Standard Features This section describes the server’s features and the server management.

  • Page 27: Introduction

    Pentium processor". NEC’s latest technology and architectures realize high-power and high-speed operation that cannot be matched by existing servers. The server is designed with consideration of not only reliability but also expandability, which enables you to use it as a network server.

  • Page 28: Accessories

    Chapter 1 General Description 2. Accessories Accessories The carton box contains various accessories which are required for setup or maintenance. Make sure you have them all for future use.  Bezel Lock Key (attached to Server)  EXPRESSBUILDER  Getting Started ...

  • Page 29: Standard Features

    Chapter 1 General Description 3. Standard Features Standard Features The server has the following standard features: High performance ® ®  Intel Xeon processor Xeon processor E5-2403 v2 (1.80GHz 4Core) Xeon processor E5-2407 v2 (2.40GHz 4Core) Xeon processor E5-2420 v2 (2.20GHz 6Core) Xeon processor E5-2430 v2 (2.50GHz 6Core) Xeon processor E5-2440 v2 (1.90GHz 8Core) Xeon processor E5-2470 v2 (2.40GHz 10Core)
  • Page 30 Chapter 1 General Description 3. Standard Features Management Utilities  NEC ESMPRO  ExpressUpdate  Remote controlling feature (EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3)  RAID System management utility (Universal RAID Utility)  Hard disk drive monitoring  Power monitoring feature Power saving and noiseless design ...
  • Page 31 (1.35/1.5 V). N8100-2090F and N8100-2091F. When N8181-98 redundant fan kit is installed. N8100-2090F and N8100-2091F. 80 PLUS® Gold is certified for N8100-2089F. In 2-CPU configuration. One slot in 1-CPU configuration. In 2-CPU configuration. Up to 192 GB in 1-CPU configuration When three N8154-42F 2.5-inch HDD cages are installed.

  • Page 32: Management Features

    The hardware components of the server provide operation control/reliability features as shown below. Additionally, NEC ESMPRO Agent, which is provided in EXPRESSBUILDER, enables you to collectively manage the state of your systems. You can also monitor the server states from a PC to manage the network where NEC ESMPRO Manager provided in EXPRESSBUILDER is installed.

  • Page 33: Firmware And Software Version Management

    3. Standard Features Firmware and Software Version Management Use of NEC ESMPRO Manager and ExpressUpdate Agent allows you to manage versions of firmware and software as well as update them by applying update packages. This feature automatically updates modules without stopping the system just by specifying the updating packages from NEC ESMPRO Manager.

  • Page 34: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Names and Functions of Parts This section describes the names of the server parts. Front View (4)-2 (4)-1 (1) Front Bezel (6) STATUS LED (green/amber) The cover to protect the front of the server. This cover can This LED indicates the server status.

  • Page 35: Front View (Without Front Bezel)

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Front View (without Front Bezel) The illustration below shows the server with optional optical disk drive and 2.5-inch HDD cage are installed. (12) (13) Device bay #2 (14) Device bay #1 (11) (10) (4)-2...

  • Page 36: Rear View

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Rear View The illustration below shows the server with optional redundant power supply unit installed. Power module #1 Power module #2 (14) (13)-1 (10) (11) (14) (12) (12) (13)-2 (11) (11) Express5800/T120e User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts (1) Power supply unit (7) Serial port (COM) The power unit supplies DC power to the server. This connector is used to connect devices that support a serial interface. Note that it is not possible to directly * The illustration shows when redundant power supply unit connect to a dedicated line.

  • Page 38: External View

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts External View (1) Side Cover Express5800/T120e User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Internal View

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Internal View The illustration below does not show the processor duct. (6)-2 (10) (6)-1 (11) (12) (1) Power Supply Unit (7) Cooling fans (Front) * The illustration shows when optional redundant power * The illustration shows when optional non-redundant fan supply unit is installed.

  • Page 40: Motherboard

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Motherboard (27) (1)-2 (1)-1 (28) (19) (29) (21) (35) (12) (20) (18) (12) (13) (30)-1 (21) (32) (21) (12) (34) (30)-2 (21) (36) (30)-3 (21) (30)-4 (17) (12) (31) (11)-2 (33) (30)-5 (10)
  • Page 41 Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Processor (CPU) socket (27) Connector for option COM -1: Processor #1 (CPU #1) (28) BMC RESET Switch -2: Processor #2 (CPU #2) The switch to reset BMC of this server. Use the switch only when there is something wrong with EXPRESSSCOPE DIMM socket Engine 3 (BMC).

  • Page 42: Status Indicators

    While hardware is operating normally, STATUS LED lights green. STATUS LED is off or flashes green or lights/flashes amber if there is a hardware failure. The following table lists STATUS LED patterns, their explanation and solution. Once you have installed NEC ESMPRO, you can reference error logs to check the Tips causes of failures.
  • Page 43 Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts STATUS LED pattern Explanation Solution  On (green) Normal state Flashing (green) Memory is in a degraded state Identify the device in degraded state by using BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP), and replace it as soon as possible. A correctable memory error has often occurred.

  • Page 44: Disk Access Led

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts 4.7.3 DISK Access LED ( DISK Access LED indicates the status of HDDs and optical disk drive. The LED lights green whenever accessing to the HDD or optical disk drive. If DISK Access LED lights amber, it means the HDD has failure.

  • Page 45: Led On A Hard Disk Drive

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts 4.7.6 LED on a hard disk drive Each Hot-Swap HDD is equipped with DISK LED. DISK LED 2.5-inch hard disk drive 3.5-inch hard disk drive DISK LED indicates the following status by lighting. ...

  • Page 46: Leds For Lan Connectors

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts 4.7.7 LEDs for LAN connectors The three LAN connectors provided at the rear of the server have two LEDs each. LINK/ACT Management LAN Connector SPEED LINK/ACT LAN1 Connector SPEED LINK/ACT LAN2 Connector SPEED...

  • Page 47: Chapter 2 Preparations

    NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/T120e Preparations This chapter describes preparations for using this server. 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices You can skip this section if you did not purchase any optional devices. 2. Installation and Connection Place the server in a proper location and connect some cables following this section.

  • Page 48: Installing Internal Optional Devices

    This section describes the instructions for installing supported optional devices and precautions. If you did not purchase any optional device requiring installation, you may skip this section.  Use only the devices and cables specified by NEC. You will be charged to Important...

  • Page 49: Anti-Static Measures

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Anti-static Measures This product contains static-sensitive electronic components. Follow the measures below to avoid a failure caused by static electricity when installing or uninstalling any optional device.  Wearing Anti-static Wrist Strap Or Anti-static Gloves Wear a wrist strap on your wrist and connect the wire to the chassis.

  • Page 50: Overview Of Installation And Removal

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Overview of Installation and Removal Install/remove components by using the following procedure. When installing hot-plug hard disk drive with the server located on site, secure clearance of about 1 to 2 m in front, rear, left, and top of the server.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Depending on the components to be installed or removed, follow the procedure in order. Refer to Chapter 2 (1.7 Internal Flash Memory to 1.14 Optical Disk Drive). Install CPU duct. Refer to Chapter 2 (1.20 Installing CPU Duct). 10.

  • Page 52: Removing Front Bezel

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Removing Front Bezel Remove the front bezel when manipulating switches such as RESET switch, using front USB connector, or installing/replacing hot-plug hard disk drive. Insert the attached Bezel Lock Key into the key slot and turn the key to the front bezel side while pressing it lightly to release the lock.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices With front bezel opened, slide it upward to release the tab from the chassis frame, and remove the front bezel from the server.  Be careful not to press POWER Switch. Note Express5800/T120e User’s Guide...

  • Page 54: Removing Side Cover

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Removing Side Cover You need to remove side cover when installing or removing the following component or change internal cable connection: Optical disk drive, Non-hot-plug HDD, DIMM, processor, TPM module, Internal Flash Memory, Additional HDD cage, PCI board, RAID Controller,...

  • Page 55: Removing Cpu Duct

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Removing CPU Duct You need to remove CPU duct when installing or removing the following components: DIMM, Processor (CPU) Fan unit Pull the end of two rivets to unlatch the CPU duct. Note: Do not remove rivets, just pull them out.

  • Page 56: Internal Flash Memory

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Internal Flash Memory This section describes the procedure for installing optional internal flash memory. Connector for internal flash memory 1.7.1 Installation Install internal flash memory in the following procedure. Refer to steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Install internal flash memory and secure with a screw provided with internal flash memory.

  • Page 57: Tpm Kit

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices TPM Kit This section describes the procedure for installing optional TPM Kit. Connector for TPM Kit Express5800/T120e User’s Guide...

  • Page 58: Installation

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.8.1 Installation Install TPM Kit in the following procedure. Refer to steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Install TPM Kit and secure it by pushing the nylon rivet provided with TPM Kit.

  • Page 59: Processor

    Important refer to Chapter 2 (1.2 Anti-static Measures).  Make sure to use the processor authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party processor may cause a failure of the processor as well as the motherboard. Repair of the server due to failures or damage resulted from installing such a processor will be charged.

  • Page 60: Installation

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.9.1 Installation Follow steps below to install the processor. (A part of retention is omitted in the illustration below for easy understanding.) Important The CPU is extremely sensitive to static electricity. Make sure to touch the metal frame of the server to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the CPU.
  • Page 61 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Put the additional processor on the CPU socket slowly and gently. For easy installation, hold edges of processor with your thumb and index fingers so that the notch is aligned with the key on the CPU socket. Notch Pin mark Pin mark...
  • Page 62 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Put the heat sink on the processor and fix the heat sink with four screws. Note Be aware of orientation of heat sink. 10. Temporarily tighten the four screws diagonally, then tighten them securely. Make sure that the screw aligns with the screw hole.
  • Page 63 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 12. Continue to install or remove internal optional devices, mount and connect the server, and turn it on. 13. Run BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) to confirm the following settings. Refer to Chapter 3 (2. System BIOS Setup) in this document.

  • Page 64: Replacement / Removal

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.9.2 Replacement / Removal Follow steps below to replace or remove the processor. Important Do not remove any processor unless it is failed. Refer to steps 1 to 7 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Locate the processor you are going to remove.

  • Page 65: Dimm

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.10 DIMM Install a DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) to a DIMM socket on the motherboard in the server. The motherboard provides twenty-four sokets to install DIMMs. CPU1_DIMM1 CPU1_DIMM4 CPU1_DIMM2 CPU1_DIMM5 CPU1_DIMM3 CPU1_DIMM6 CPU2_DIMM6 CPU2_DIMM3...

  • Page 66: Maximum Supported Dimm Size

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.10.1 Maximum supported DIMM size The maximum available DIMM size on the server depends on the architecture and OS specs. List of maximum DIMM sizes The maximum DIMM The maximum DIMM size supported on size supported on each the server Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard...

  • Page 67: Memory Clock

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.10.2 Memory clock The server supports the memory clock speed of DDR3-800/1066/1333/1600MHz. However, the actual memory clock speed depends on CPU and DIMM configuration. (The all of DIMMs operate at the same clock speed.) E5-2403 v2 or E5-2407 v2 N code and product name Memory clock speed...

  • Page 68: Memory Ras Feature

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.10.3 Memory RAS feature The server supports the following RAS features. Some restrictions (e.g., DIMM installation location) are imposed on using the Memory Mirroring or Memory Lock Step Memory Sparing feature. Refer to Chapter 2 (1.10.7 Using memory RAS feature) for conditions appropriate to your requirements.

  • Page 69: Dimm Installation Order

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.10.4 DIMM installation order  DIMM installation order in 1-CPU configuration differs from that in 2-CPU Note configuration.  If CPU2 is not installed, CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM6 are disabled.  Refer to List of features supported by additiional memory board before using memory RAS feature.

  • Page 70: Installation

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.10.5 Installation Install a DIMM by using the following procedure. Refer to steps 1 to 7 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Open levers at both ends of the target DIMM slot. Rotate both levers outward and push the DIMM straight into the socket.

  • Page 71: Removal

     When removing a defective DIMM, check error messages displayed at POST or Note NEC ESMPRO and check the DIMM socket where the defective DIMM is installed.  At least one DIMM needs to be installed for the server to operate.
  • Page 72 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.10.7 Using memory RAS feature This server has RAS feature including "Standard memory feature (x4 SDDC ECC memory)", "Memory mirroring feature", "Lock Step feature (x8 SDDC ECC memory)", and Memory Sparing feature. SDDC (Single Device Data Correction) allows automatic correction of memory error (multi-bit error).
  • Page 73 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Memory Mirroring Feature Memory Mirroring feature writes the same data into two groups of DIMMs corresponding with each other between memory channels (channels 2 and 3) to provide data redundancy.  Memory Mirroring feature uses channels 2 and 3. In Memory Mirroring configuration, the Note memory channel 1 of each CPU (CPU1-DIMM1/4, CPU2-DIMM1/4) is disabled.
  • Page 74 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Memory Mirroring feature can be used under the following conditions:  Install DIMMs in two DIMM sockets configuring a mirror set.  Refer to Chapter 2 (1. System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide", check if your server supports Memory Mirroring feature.
  • Page 75 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Memory Lock Step Feature (x8 SDDC) In Memory Lock Step feature, the DIMMs in two groups corresponding to two memory channels (channels 2 and 3) is multiplexed and operated in parallel to enable x8 SDDC (x8 Single Device Data Correction). With this feature, a single device can detect and correct one to eight-bit error.
  • Page 76 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Memory Lock Step feature can be used under the following conditions:  Install two DIMMs that operate in parallel in memory socket.  All the installed DIMMs should have the same model number. ...
  • Page 77 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Memory Sparing Feature Memory Sparing feature puts a memory channel 2 of a memory controller in each CPU into standby status as spare devices. If a correctable error occurs in a DIMM in the running memory controller, the feature automatically changes the running DIMM from the failed one to a DIMM in the standby state to continue the processing.
  • Page 78 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Memory controller Spare set Spare set Spare set Memory controller Spare set Spare set Spare set Express5800/T120e User’s Guide...
  • Page 79 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Memory Sparing feature can be used under the following conditions:  DIMMs to be installed should have the same model number.  Refer to Chapter 2 (1. System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide", check if your server supports Memory Sparing feature.

  • Page 80: Battery / Frash Backup Unit For Raid Controller

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.11 Battery / Frash Backup Unit for RAID Controller If a RAID Controller (N8103-172/173/174/161/168) is installed with a battery or Flash Backup Unit (FBU), you can avoid data loss caused by accidents including temporary blackout during Write Back operation. The model of the battery or FBU to be used depends on RAID Controller.
  • Page 81 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Connect a cable that comes with additional battery to the additional battery. Align BLACK dot on the connectors of a Battery Control Cable and a Battery Connector on a BBU. Remove a single screw and remove battery tray for RAID Controller. Install the additional battery to the battery tray by using three screws.

  • Page 82: Installing Fbu

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Install the battery tray for RAID Controller using a single screw removed in Step 2. Connect the cable of additional battery to RAID Controller. Align BLACK dot on the connectors of a Battery Control Cable and a Battery Connector on a RAID controller.
  • Page 83 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Remove a Screw and remove battery tray for RAID Controller. Put a FBU on the battery tray and cover the FBU with the FBU bracket in accordance with the figure and fix them with ascrew provided with the RAID controller. Fix the battery tray with a screw removed at step 2.
  • Page 84 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Connect the FBU control cable (800mm) to the FBU. Pass the FBU control cable through the cord clamp in accordance with the figure. Connect the FBU control cable to the RAID controller. FBU control cable Black mark ...

  • Page 85: Pci Board

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.12 PCI board The server is equipped with five slots for PCI board and one slot for additional RS-232C connector kit. Important You must avoid static electricity to work with the procedure below. For details, refer to Chapter 2 (1.2 Anti-static Measures).

  • Page 86: Supported Boards And Available Slots

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.12.2 Supported boards and available slots The following tables list supported boards and slots available for them. For details of the features of each board, refer to the manual supplied with it. Tips Different boards mounted on the same bus operate at the lower frequency.
  • Page 87 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices PCIe 3.0 PCIe 3.0 PCIe 3.0 PCIe 2.0 PCIe 2.0 Slot number  PCI slot performance *1 x8 lane x16 lane x4 lane x1 lane Transfer bandwidth *1  8 Gb/s 5 Gb/s Product Model name (per lane)
  • Page 88 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices When the operation performance of a PCI board is higher than the PCI slot on the server, the PCI board operates with the performance of the PCI slot on the server. PCIe3.0 #1 is available only in 2-CPU configuration. RAID controller must be installed in the order of PCIe #2#3#4#1.

  • Page 89: Installing Pci Board

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.12.3 Installing PCI board Install a PCI board to a PCI slot in the following procedure. Important When installing a PCI board, make sure the connector of the board fits the connector of the slot. Note If the battery for RAID controller is installed, refer to Chapter 2 (1.11 Battery for RAID Controller).
  • Page 90 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Install a PCI board to the PCI slot. When installing the board, position the terminal part of the PCI board to the PCI slot and insert it. Important Do not touch the connector of PCI slot or the terminal part of PCI boards and the signal pins of electric parts installed on the board.

  • Page 91: Installing Sas Expander Card (N8103-166)

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Make sure that no error messages are displayed on POST screen. For details on POST error messages, refer to Chapter 3 (1. POST Error Message) in "Maintenance Guide". Start the configuration utility installed on the mounted board to set up the board. Availability or startup and operation procedure of the utility depends on board.
  • Page 92 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Push the retention to unlock the PCI board from PCI slot. Bring down the lever toward rear of the server, and remove the blank cover. (A figure indicates PCI board loading method to a PCI#2 slot. Please load the SAS Expander Card into a [PCI#5] slot by a way like a figure.
  • Page 93 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Important Do not touch the connector of PCI slot or the terminal part of SAS Expander Card and the signal pins of electric parts installed on the board. Installing boards with dirt or oil can cause malfunction. ...

  • Page 94: Rs-232C Connector Kit

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.12.5 RS-232C Connector Kit Install the RS-232C Connector Kit to a PCI slot in the following procedure. Connector for RS-232C Connector Kit Refer to steps 1 to 7 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Use the RS-232C cable (B) and PCI bracket (2) that comes with RS-232C Connector Kit PCI BRACKET (2) RS-232C cable (B)
  • Page 95 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Attach the connector on the other end of the cable to the connector for attaching an extra RS-232C cable connector on the motherboard. After attaching the connector, the COM port setting might need to be configured by using the BIOS setup utility.

  • Page 96: Hdd Cage

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.13 HDD Cage The server can have HDD cage to install hard disk drives. If you install or remove HDD cage, be sure to apply SDR data to the system by using SDR media provided with the server.
  • Page 97 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Connect SGPIO cable. Use SGPIO cable provided with 2.5-inch HDD cage. When installing the first 2.5-inch HDD cage, use the SGPIO cable for connecting between motherboard and HDD cage. The SGPIO cable for connecting between HDD cages is not used. When installing the second or third HDD cage, use the SGPIO cable for connecting between HDD cages.
  • Page 98 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 3.5-inch HDD cage The server can contain up to two 3.5-inch HDD cages. Install cages starting from the top slot. Install a 3.5-inch HDD cage in the following procedure. Refer to steps 1 to 7 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Install two guides provided with the cage in server chassis by using two screws.
  • Page 99 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Connect SGPIO cable. Use SGPIO cable provided with 3.5-inch HDD cage. When installing the first 3.5-inch HDD cage, use the SGPIO cable for connecting between motherboard and HDD cage. The SGPIO cable for connecting between HDD cages is not used. When installing the second HDD cage, use the SGPIO cable for connecting between HDD cages.
  • Page 100 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 3.5-inch fixed type HDD cage The server can contain one 3.5-inch fixed type HDD cage. Install a 3.5-inch fixed type HDD cage in the following procedure. Refer to steps 1 to 7 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Install a tray rails provided with 3.5-inch fixed type HDD cage by using four screws provided with the cage.
  • Page 101 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.13.2 Removal 2.5-inch HDD cage The server can contain up to three 2.5-inch HDD cages. Remove cages starting from the bottom bay. Remove 2.5-inch HDD cage in the following procedure. Refer to steps 1 to 7 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Remove hard disk drives from 2.5-inch HDD cage.
  • Page 102 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 3.5-inch fixed type HDD cage Remove 3.5-inch fixed type HDD cage in the following procedure. Refer to steps 1 to 7 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Disconnect SAS/SATA cable and power cable.

  • Page 103: Optical Disk Drive

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.14 Optical Disk Drive This section describes the procedure for installing the optional optical disk drive. Important Do not install any unsupported optical disk drive. Optical disk drive is required option for the server. Optical disk drive bay Express5800/T120e User’s Guide...

  • Page 104: Installation

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.14.1 Installation Install an optical disk drive in the following procedure. Refer to steps 1 to 7 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Pull out the 5.25-inch device bay cover from additional slot 1. Important If an additional slot 1 contains any 5.25-inch device, remove the device before installing an optical disk drive.
  • Page 105 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.14.2 Removal Remove optical disk drive in the following procedure. Refer to steps 1 to 7 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Pull out the 5.25-inch device bay cover from additional slot 1. Important If an additional slot 1 contains any 5.25-inch device, remove the device before removing an optical disk drive.
  • Page 106 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Disconnect a cable from optical disk drive. Important Connector of optical disk drive cable has locking mechanism to prevent unintentional disconnection. Push the latch on connector to unlock before removing the cable. Install 5.25-inch device or device bay cover to additional slot 1.

  • Page 107: Fixed Type Hard Disk Drive

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.15 Fixed Type Hard Disk Drive This section describes installation procedure for optional fixed type hard disk drive. Important Do not use unsupported hard disk drive. 1.15.1 Installation Install fixed type hard disk drive in the following procedure. Refer to steps 1 to 7 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.
  • Page 108 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Use optional K410-256(00) internal SAS/SATA cable to connect 3.5-inch fixed type HDD cage with motherboard. Connect power cable to power connector of K410-256(00) internal SAS/SATA cable. Refer to Chapter 1 (5.6 Motherboard) for connectors on motherboard. To use the hard disk drives in RAID system, refer to Chapter 2 (1.18.1(4) 3.5-inch fixed type HDD cage).

  • Page 109: Power Supply Unit

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.16 Power Supply Unit Model N8100-2090F and N8100-2091F is hot-swap redundant power supply unit (450 W or 800 W). The redundant power system can be configured with two redundant power module. In redundant power system, the server can continue operation even one of the power module fails. Express5800/T120e User’s Guide...

  • Page 110: Replacing Failed Redundant Power Supply Unit

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.16.1 Replacing failed redundant power supply unit Replace the power supply unit only when redundant power supply unit fails. CAUTION Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely. Failure to observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage.

  • Page 111: Fan Unit

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.17 Fan Unit The server can contain non-redundant fan unit or hot-swap redundant fan unit. With redundant fan unit, the server can continue operation even one of the fan unit fails. Note It is recommended to install fan unit after installing other optional devices except for hot-plug hard disk drive.
  • Page 112 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Install two front fan units (92 mm sq.) to the locations FAN1 and FAN3 (enclosed with dotted line in the figure below). Use the four screws (two screws for one fan unit) provided with non-redundant fan unit to secure the fan unit.

  • Page 113: Replacing/Removing Failed Non-Redundant Fan Unit

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.17.2 Replacing/removing failed non-redundant fan unit Replace the fan unit only when it fails. Power off the server. Disconnect power cord from power supply unit. To remove the fan unit, reverse the installation procedure. 1.17.3 Installing hot-plug redundant fan unit Install redundant fan unit in the following procedure.
  • Page 114 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices server as well as the fan. Connect the cable for rear fan to FAN2 connector on motherboard. Connect three cables for front fan (92 mm sq.) to motherboard. Connect a cable for fan unit in FAN1 with FAN1 connector on motherboard. Connect a cable for fan unit in FAN3 with FAN3 connector on motherboard.
  • Page 115 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Change jumper switch setting on motherboard to Redundant FAN. Redundant FAN Non-redundant FAN Express5800/T120e User’s Guide...
  • Page 116 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Arrange the CPU duct according to the figure below. Tips Be sure to arrange CPU duct. If not, CPU duct cannot be mounted on server correctly. Note Arranging CPU duct allows you to replace the hot-plug redundant fan without removing CPU duct.

  • Page 117: Replacing Failed Hot-Plug Redundant Fan Unit

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.17.4 Replacing failed hot-plug redundant fan unit Replace the hot-plug redundant fan unit only when it fails. The fan unit can be replaced while the system is powered on and running. CAUTION Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely.
  • Page 118 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Unlock the fan bracket, and remove the failed fan from fan case. For locking mechanism of each fan unit, see below. Front fan unit (FAN1, FAN3, FAN4) Rear fan unit (FAN2) Power supply fan unit (FAN6) Insert the fan unit for replacement into fan case.
  • Page 119 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.17.5 Removing hot-plug redundant fan unit Replace the fan unit only when it fails. Power off the server. Disconnect the power cord from the power supply unit. To remove the fan unit, reverse the installation procedure. Express5800/T120e User’s Guide...

  • Page 120: Use Of Internal Hard Disk Drives In The Raid System

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.18 Use of Internal hard disk drives in the RAID System This section describes how to use the hard disk drives installed in the HDD cage at the front of the server in the RAID System.
  • Page 121 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices When using SW RAID for 2.5-inch HDD cage (1 to 4 HDDs) Change RAID configuration jumper to RAID Enable by referring the illustration below. Use optional K410-258(00) internal SAS/SATA cable to connect 2.5-inch HDD cage with motherboard. Make sure the position of key pin of SGPIO cable before connection.
  • Page 122 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices When using optional RAID Controller for 2.5-inch HDD cage (1 to 24 HDDs)  To use 8 hard disk drives, a single RAID Controller and a single 2.5-inch HDD cage are required. The N8103-166 SAS Expander Card is required when using nine or more HDDs.
  • Page 123 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Optional RAID Contoller 2.5-inch HDD cage SAS 1 (Ports0-3) MINISAS_1 SAS 2 (Ports4-7) MINISAS_2 Connecting RAID controller to SAS Expander Card Connector for RAID controller See the figure below and connect the RAID controller to the SAS Expander Card as shown in the table below by using the SAS/SATA cable that comes with the SAS Expander Card.
  • Page 124 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices  Connecting N8103-168 RAID controller to SAS Expander Card Connecting SAS Expander Card to 2.5-inch HDD cage Connect the SAS Expander Card to the 2.5-inch HDD cage by using the optional K410-274(00) internal SAS/SATA cable.
  • Page 125 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 3.5-inch HDD cage Connect cables to 3.5-inch HDD cage by referring to the illustration below. [CN1] connector [BPB_CON2] connector [CN2] connector [MINISAS_1] [BPB_CON1] connector connector When using SW RAID for 3.5-inch HDD cage (1 to 4 HDDs) Use optional K410-258(00) internal SAS/SATA cable to connect 3.5-inch HDD cage with motherboard.
  • Page 126 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 3.5-inch fixed type HDD cage When using SW RAID for 3.5-inch fixed type HDD cage (1 to 4 HDDs) Use optional K410-256(00) internal SAS/SATA cable to connect 3.5-inch fixed type HDD cage with motherboard.
  • Page 127 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Red cable Use optional K410-218(00) internal SAS/SATA cable to connect 3.5-inch fixed type HDD cage with motherboard. Connect power cable to power connector of K410-218(00) internal SAS/SATA cable. Use one LED cable that comes with optional optional K410-218(00) internal SAS/SATA cable and one LED cable that comes with 3.5-inch fixed type HDD cage to connect motherboard with RAID Controller.

  • Page 128: Notes On Setting Up A Raid System

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.18.2 Notes on setting up a RAID System Note the following points when setting up a RAID System.  The number of hard disk drives required varies in each RAID level.  If the optional RAID Controller (N8103-172) is used, the RAID System cannot be built in RAID5/RAID6/RAID50.

  • Page 129: Inch Device

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.19 5.25-inch Device This section describes installation procedure for 5.25-inch device.  Do not use unsupported device. Important  Only a single internal USB device can be installed. 5.25-inch device bay slot 2 5.25-inch device bay slot 1 Express5800/T120e User’s Guide...

  • Page 130: Installation

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.19.1 Installation Install 5.25-inch device in the following procedure. Refer to steps 1 to 7 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Pull the device bay cover toward you to remove it. Unlock the fixing bracket while pushing the lever (blue) of fixing bracket and moving upward.
  • Page 131 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Connect a signal cable and a power cable to 5.25-inch device. If you install an internal USB device, connect the internal USB cable to USB2 connector on motherboard. Align screw holes of 5.25-inch device with those on fixing bracket, and insert the end of fixing bracket into the screws holes of 5.25-inch device.

  • Page 132: Installing Cpu Duct

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.20 Installing CPU Duct Install the CPU duct according to the following procedures. Insert the CPU duct so that the swelling of CPU duct covers the stand on motherboard. See the figure below.

  • Page 133: Installing Side Cover

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.21 Installing Side Cover Install the side cover according to the following procedures. Insert the guide metals (front and rear, 2 places) located lower inside of the side cover, into the frame of the server.

  • Page 134: Hot-Plug Hard Disk Drive

    Important Use hard disk drives specified by NEC. Installing a third-party hard disk drive might cause a failure of the server and the hard disk drive.  3.5-inch hot-swap HDD cage can contain four disk drives per one HDD cage.
  • Page 135 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices SAS HDD SAS HDD SATA HDD SATA HDD Internal drive SAS SSD 10Krpm 15Krpm 7.2Krpm 10Krmp      SAS HDD 10Krpm      SAS HDD 15Krpm ...

  • Page 136: Installation

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.22.1 Installation This section describes installation procedure for 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives. Follow the same installation procedure for 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive. Note In the RAID group (pack), build a Disk Array using hard disk drives that have the same specifications (capacity, rotational speed, and standard).
  • Page 137 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Hold the drive carrier firmly and insert it into the slot.  Push it all the way until the handle’s lock touches the frame. Note  Hold the drive carrier firmly with both hands. Slowly close the handle.

  • Page 138: Removal

    If you transfer or dispose of the removed hard disk drive, you must erase the stored data completely. Refer to Chapter 1 (1. Transfer, Movement, and Disposal) in “Maintenance Guide” to erase data. Important NEC assumes no liability for data leakage should the product be transferred to a third party without erasing the data. Note If you have to remove a disk due to a hard disk drive failure, check the slot with its DISK LED lit in amber.
  • Page 139 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.22.3 Replacing a hard disk drive in the RAID System In the RAID System, you can use the auto rebuild feature to restore data back to the state before a failure occurred by writing the data saved before the replacement to a new hard disk drive after replacing the broken hard disk drive.

  • Page 140: Installing The Front Bezel

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.23 Installing the Front Bezel To install the front bezel, insert three tabls on left end of front bezel into frame holes on front right side of the server, and close the front bezel. After installation, lock the front bezel with security key. Insert the tip of hinge into the holes on chassis (3 places).

  • Page 141: Dust Proof Kit

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.24 Dust Proof Kit The following two types of dust proof bezels can be attached to this server.  N8146-28 Dust Proof Kit with Senser  N8146-33 Dust Proof Kit The N8146-33 Dust Proof Kit can be used as the N8146-28 Dust Proof Kit with Sensor by attaching the N8146-29 filter replacement sensor to it.

  • Page 142: Installing Dust Proof Kit

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.24.1 Installing Dust Proof Kit Perform the following steps to attach the Dust Proof Kit. Perform steps 1 to 11 to attach the N8146-28 Dust Proof Kit with Sensor. Perform steps 1 to 4, 8, and 10 to attach the N8146-33 Dust Proof Kit. Perform steps 1 and 4 to 11 to attach the N8146-29 filter replacement sensor.
  • Page 143 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Push claws (2 places) on accent cover, and remove the accent cover from front bezel. Accent cover Push claws toward the direction shown by an arrow in the figure below to remove the accent cover. Connect the sensor cable to the connector on the motherboard.
  • Page 144 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Route the sensor cable as shown in the figure below. Upper of front panel Pull the cable out from upper of front panel. Remove the sub-bezel, and connect the cable. Clamp a cable in four places of the  mark. Install the sub-bezel.
  • Page 145 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Install the front bezel to server chassis. Insert the tip of hinge into the holes on chassis (3 places). Pull the cable out to the front of front bezel. Express5800/T120e User’s Guide...

  • Page 146: Removving Dust Proof Kit

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Connect the cable to monitoring sensor. 10. Install the dust proof cover to the front bezel in reverse procedure of removal of accent cover. Dust proof cover 11. Installation of Filter Monitoring Software. For the installation procedure of the Filter Monitoring Software, refer to”FilterMonitorSoftware (Windows) Instruction Guide”...
  • Page 147 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.24.3 Replacement of Dust Proof Filter The service life of dust proof filter is six months (recommended) or one year (maximum). The life time depends on usage environment. Use N8147-24 Dust proof filter for replacement. Important If the server is operated for long time beyond the maximum service life, the temperature inside the device raises due to clogged dust, and may cause a...
  • Page 148 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 2.2 In the reverse procedure of removal, mount the filter to dust proof cover so that its tab faces toward you. Install the dust proof cover to front bezel. Dust proof cover ①...

  • Page 149: Applying Sdr Data

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.25 Applying SDR Data If installing or removing HDD cage, be sure to apply SDR data to system by using SDR media provided with the server. Before starting the server, make sure that jumper switches for power configuration and fan configuration are properly set.
  • Page 150 Model number of server HDD cage CFG Identify SDR Revision N8154-43F ncfg5000 One N8154-44F ncfg5010 Tow N8154-44F ncfg5020 N8100-2089F One N8154-42F ncfg5011 Tow N8154-42F ncfg5021 Three N8154-42F ncfg5031 SDR Version xx.xx N8154-43F ncfg5100 One N8154-44F...

  • Page 151: Installation And Connection

    Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Installation and Connection This section describes how to position the server and connect cables. Installation WARNING Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safety. Failure to observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury. For details, refer to Safety precautions in Precautions for Use.
  • Page 152 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection The environment that satisfies the following conditions 以下の条件を満たした場所 <Operating> <Storage> * It is recommended that the server should       <動作時>      <休止時> Ambient temperature: 10C to 40C 5C to 40C be used in a room where temperature is in  室内温度：10℃〜40℃    5℃〜40℃* Humidity: 20% to 80%...
  • Page 153 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Do not install the server in an environment in which any of the following conditions apply: Installing the server in any of the following conditions will cause the server to malfunction. Places where corrosive gas is present (environments where there is sulfur vapor in the atmosphere), or places Place of drastic temperature change...

  • Page 154: Connection

    Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Connection Connect peripheral devices to the server. Connectors that allow a variety of peripheral devices to be connected are provided at the front and rear of the server. The illustration below shows locations of peripheral devices and their connector available in standard configuration.
  • Page 155 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection USB device Front Finally, connect the power cord to an outlet. For connecting to the UPS, refer to the next section 2.2.1. Device with the serial interface Display unit 100BASE-TX/ 10BASE-T Hub, switching hub, etc. LAN connector for management USB device...

  • Page 156: Connecting To A Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)

    Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Note the following precautions to connect cables.  When the device is not Plug and Play device, turn off the server and devices to be connected before connecting.  If connecting any peripheral device and its interface cable made by other companies (a third party), contact your sales representative to check if they can be used with the server beforehand.

  • Page 157: Chapter 3 Setup

    NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/T120e Setup This chapter describes how to set up the server. 1. Turning on the Server POST (Power-On Self-Test) is explained in this section. 2. System BIOS Setup You can customize the BIOS settings by following the instructions in this section.

  • Page 158: Turning On The Server

    Press the POWER switch at the front of the server. The POWER LED is turned on green and after a while, the NEC logo appears on the display. While the NEC logo is being displayed, the self-diagnostic program (POST) runs and diagnoses the hardware.

  • Page 159: Post

    Turn on the server. POST starts running and the initialization message indicating that modules such as the memory and PCI device are being initialized is displayed. Following the initialization message, the NEC logo is displayed.  Keyboard becomes operable after the logo appears. Note ...

  • Page 160: Post Error Messages

    Chapter 3 Setup 1. Turning on the Server After a while, the following message is displayed on the screen. Press <F2> SETUP, <F3> Internal Flash Memory, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network By pressing the designated function key following messages, you can call the functions below upon completion of POST.

  • Page 161: System Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 Setup 2. System BIOS Setup System BIOS Setup This section describes how to configure Basic Input Output System (BIOS). Before you install the server and add or remove optional devices, make sure you have read and understood this section to configure properly. Overview BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) is a utility to do basic hardware settings.

  • Page 162: Exiting Setup Utility

    Chapter 3 Setup 2. System BIOS Setup 2.2.2 Exiting SETUP Utility To exit SETUP after saving parameters, select Save & Exit  Save Changes and Exit. To exit SETUP without saving parameters, select Save & Exit  Discard Changes and Exit. To restore the default value, select Save &...

  • Page 163: Description On On-Screen Items And Key Usage

    Chapter 3 Setup 2. System BIOS Setup Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage This section shows display examples and how to control the key. Use the keyboard to work with the SETUP utility. Indicates the currently displayed menu Indicates the menu has submenus.
  • Page 164 Chapter 3 Setup 2. System BIOS Setup  <F2> key If you press this key, the following window appears. If you select Yes, the previous parameter(s) are restored. If you have saved setting with [Save & Changes], the saved value is restored. Load Previous Values? [Yes] ...

  • Page 165: Cases That Require Configuration

    Chapter 3 Setup 2. System BIOS Setup Cases that Require Configuration Only if a case applies to any of following cases, use the SETUP utility to change a parameter which was configured as shipping defaults. A list of SETUP parameters and shipping defaults are described in Chapter 2 (1.

  • Page 166: Expressscope Engine 3

    If you press the <F4> key at this time, ROM utility starts upon completion of POST. You can also press the <F4> key while the NEC logo is being displayed to open the Off-line TOOL MENU screen. The keyboard selection screen appears. Select your keyboard type.
  • Page 167 Chapter 3 Setup 3. EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 If Property is selected, the following screen is displayed. On this screen, specify whether to use DHCP and if DHCP is not used, configure IP Address/Subnet Mask. Tips If Shared BMC LAN is enabled, Web feature, remote media/KVM feature, or command line interface feature may be interrupted.

  • Page 168: Expressbuilder

    To use this feature, choose OS (Windows reinstallation) installation in Boot Selection Menu. Bundled software* Stores various bundled software, such as NEC ESMPRO Agent. Maintenance Diagnoses your server system. To use this feature, choose Tool menu in Boot Selection Menu.

  • Page 169: Installing Software Components

    Chapter 3 Setup 5. Installing Software Components Installing Software Components Continue to install software components such as OS. Refer to the instructions below.  Installation Guide (Windows) Express5800/T120e User’s Guide...

  • Page 170: Turning Off The Server

    Chapter 3 Setup 6. Turning Off the Server Turning Off the Server Turn off the server by using the following procedure. If the power cord of the server is connected to a UPS, refer to the documentation supplied with the UPS or the documentation for the application controlling the UPS. Shut down the OS.

  • Page 171: Chapter 4 Appendix

    NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/T120e Appendix Specifications Interrupt Lines Express5800/T120e User’s Guide...

  • Page 172: Specifications

    Storage: -10 to 55C /20 to 80%(no condensation either when operating or when stored) Main accessories EXPRESSBUILDER (NEC ESMPRO Manager) (Windows), NEC ESMPRO Agent, User’s Guide (electronic document) included), Getting Started, Notes on Use, Warranty, Security key Installed OS –...

  • Page 173: Interrupt Lines

    Chapter 4 Appendix 2. Interrupt Lines Interrupt Lines Interrupt lines are assigned as factory settings as shown below. Use this table as a reference when you add optional devices.  Interrupt lines As factory settings, interrupt lines are assigned as follows. Peripheral Device (Controller) Peripheral Device (Controller) ...

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