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NEC Express5800/R320d-M4 User Manual

NEC Express5800/R320d-M4 User Manual

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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
Express5800/R320d-E4
Model Number: N8800-184F, EXP320P
Express5800/R320d-M4
Model Number: N8800-185F, EXP320Q
User's Guide
Chapter 1 General Description
Chapter 2 Preparations
Chapter 3 Setup
Chapter 4 Appendix
© NEC Corporation 2014
30.104.01-101.05
May 2014, fifth Edition

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  • Page 1 Model Number: N8800-173F, EXP320P Express5800/R320c-M4 Model Number: N8800-174F, EXP320Q Express5800/R320d-E4 Model Number: N8800-184F, EXP320P Chapter 1 General Description Express5800/R320d-M4 Model Number: N8800-185F, EXP320Q Chapter 2 Preparations User's Guide Chapter 3 Setup Chapter 4 Appendix 30.104.01-101.05 May 2014, fifth Edition © NEC Corporation 2014...

  • Page 2: Documents For This Product

    Upgrading the System hardware Chapter 3: Useful Features Useful features and the detail of system BIOS settings, SAS Configuration Utility, and EXPRESSBUILDER Other documents Provides the detail of NEC ESMPRO, BMC Configuration, and the other features. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Documents for This Product ..........................2 Contents ................................3 Notations Used in This Document ......................... 5 Notations used in the text ..........................5 Optical disk drive ............................5 Removable media ............................5 Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows) ................... 6 POST ................................
  • Page 4 Contents 3. Standard Features ............................40 3.1 Features of the Server ......................... 40 3.2 Fault-Tolerant Features ........................42 3.3 Management Features ......................... 45 3.4 Firmware and Software Version Management for Windows ..............46 4. Names and Functions of Components ......................47 4.1 Front View ............................

  • Page 5: 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. Indicates critical items that must be followed when handling the hardware or operating Important software.

  • Page 6: Abbreviations Of Operating Systems (Windows)

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

  • 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

    BSMI Statement Korean KC Standards Registration NO. : MSIP-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 Regulatory Notices Japan <本装置の利用目的について> 本製品は、高速処理が可能であるため、高性能コンピュータの平和的利用に関する日本政 府の指導対象になっております。 ご使用に際しましては、下記の点につきご注意いただけますよう、よろしくお願いいたし ます。 本製品は不法侵入、盗難等の危険がない場所に設置してください。 パスワード等により適切なアクセス管理をお願いいたします。 大量破壊兵器およびミサイルの開発、ならびに製造等に関わる不正なアクセスが行われる おそれがある場合には、事前に弊社相談窓口までご連絡ください。 不正使用が発覚した場合には、速やかに弊社相談窓口までご連絡ください。 弊社相談窓口 ファーストコンタクトセンター 電話番号 03-3455-5800 注 意 この装置は、クラスＡ情報技術装置です。この装置を家庭環境で使用すると電波妨害を引 き起こすことがあります。この場合には使用者が適切な対策を講ずるよう要求されること があります。 VCCI-A 高調波適合品 この装置は、高調波電流規格 JIS C 61000-3-2 適合品です。 ：JIS C 61000-3-2 適合品とは、日本工業規格「電磁両立性－第 3-2 部：限度値－高調波電流発生限度値（1 相当たりの入力電流が 20A 以下の機器）」に基づき、商用電力系統の高調波環境目標レベルに適合して設 計・製造した製品です。 回線への接続について 本体を公衆回線や専用線に接続する場合は、...
  • Page 10 Regulatory Notices the Ukraine Declaration of Conformity English with the requirements of Technical Regulation on the Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (adopted by Order №1057 of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine) The Product is in conformity with the requirements of Technical Regulation on the Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (TR on RoHS).
  • Page 11 Regulatory Notices Ограничении Использования некоторых Вредных Веществ в электрическом и электронном оборудовании (ТР ОИВВ). Содержание вредных веществ в случаях, не предусмотренных Дополнением №2 ТР ОИВВ: свинец (Pb) – не превышает 0,1 % веса вещества или в концентрации до 1000 миллионных частей; кадмий...

  • Page 12: Warnings And Additions To This Document

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

  • Page 13: Precautions For Use (Be Sure To Read)

    Chapter 1 (4. Names and Functions of Components) 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 14: 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 Term indicating a degree of danger Description of a warning 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 15: 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, see Safety precautions. Safety Instructions General WARNING Do not use the server for services where human life may be at stake or high reliability is required.

  • Page 16: Rack Installation

    Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) Rack installation CAUTION Do not attempt to carry or install the server alone More than two people are required to carry or install the rack. Otherwise, the rack may fall, resulting in personal injury or damage to peripheral devices. In particular, tall racks such as a 44U rack become unstable unless steadied with a stabilizer.

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: During Operation

    Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) CAUTION Pay attention to hot surface. Components including internal hard disk drives in the server are extremely hot just after the server is turned off. Allow the surface to cool before installing/removing. Secure cables or cards in place. Be sure to secure the power cord, interface cables, and cards in place.

  • Page 21: Mesures De Sécurité - Il Est Recommandé De Bien Lire Ces Instructions

    Mesures de sécurité - il est recommandé de bien lire ces instructions - Mesures de sécurité - il est recommandé de bien lire ces instructions - Ce document fournit des informations exigées pour utiliser ce produit sans risque et correctement. Conservez ce document à...

  • Page 22: Symboles Utilisés Dans Ce Document Et Sur Les Étiquettes De Mise En Garde

    Mesures de sécurité - il est recommandé de bien lire ces instructions - Symboles utilisés dans ce document et sur les étiquettes de mise en garde Attention Ceci signale la présence de risques de Ceci signale qu'il y a un risque d’incendie ou décharge électrique.

  • Page 23: Consignes De Sécurité

    Mesures de sécurité - il est recommandé de bien lire ces instructions - CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ Installation du rack AT T E N T I O N Environnement d'exploitation élevé Si l’appareil est installé dans un ensemble de rack fermé ou de plusieurs unités, la température ambiante de fonctionnement peut être supérieure à...

  • Page 24: 安全注意事項

    安全注意事項 安全注意事項 本節講述安全使用本伺服器所需的注意事項。為了您正確安全地使用本伺服器，請仔細閱讀該節內容。符號 的相關說明請參考“安全標示（SAFETY INDICATIONS）”說明。 一般注意事項 WARNING 請勿用於危及人命和需要高度可靠性的操作上。 請勿安裝本伺服器於醫療設備、原子能設備、航空宇宙機器、運輸設備等會危及人命以及需要高 度可靠性的設備和機器上，也勿使用本伺服器來控制這些機器。如果將本伺服器用於這類系統的 設備及機器，所造成人身事故及財產損失等後果，本公司概不負責。 發生冒煙、異味、雜音時請勿使用。 發生冒煙、異味、雜音等時，請立即關閉電源，並將電源插頭從插座上拔下。然後請與您的服務 代表聯繫。繼續使用會導致火災。 伺服器內請勿插入鐵絲和金屬片。 請勿將金屬片和鐵絲等異物插入通氣孔或軟碟機或光碟機的縫隙。有觸電的危險。 請勿在未指定的場所使用本產品。 請安裝伺服器於標準EIA 19吋的機架，請勿在不適當的場所安裝伺服器於機架。 否則，可能造成伺服器及機架內的其他系統受到不良影響，且機架脫落可能導致火災或者人身傷 害。有關安裝環境和防震技術的詳細事項請參閱附帶的用戶手冊或與經銷商或維護服務公司聯 繫。 請參照相關標準安裝伺服器於機架。 請依照EIA標準安裝伺服器於機架內。請勿安裝伺服器於除了標準EIA 19吋以外的任何機架或不 適當的機架。否則可能引起伺服器操作不正確或人員傷害或周圍壞境設備的損害，請聯繫您伺服 器的機架服務代表。 CAUTION 伺服器內請勿進水和異物。 伺服器內請勿進水或有外來異物(如針或夾子等)，否則可能導致火災、觸電或伺服器故障。一旦 有異物進入，請立即關閉電源，將電源插頭從插座拔下來。請勿自行拆卸，請聯繫您的服務代表。 Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 25: 機 架

    安全注意事項 機 架 CAUTION 請勿一個人單獨搬運或安裝伺服器。 請至少一人以上搬運或安裝機架，否則可能造成機架掉落導致人員傷害或損壞周圍設備，特別是高 機架(如44U機架)必須用固定器來維持其穩定度，所以需要超過一人以上的人來搬運或安裝機架。 安裝伺服器時，請勿集中一個地方來承載所有的重量。 在機架上加裝固定器來避免單一地方承載重量或同時安裝更多機架來分散承載重量，否則機架可能 倒下造成人員傷害。 請勿一個人單獨安裝伺服器零件。 請至少一人以上安裝包含如機架的門或托盤等零件，否則可能造成部份零件掉落損壞或人員傷害。 請完全插入鏈栓。 當安裝機架門時，請確認機架門上方及下方的鏈栓已完全插入機架，否則可能造成機架門掉落損壞 或人員傷害。 請勿在機架不穩固時抽出設備。 在抽出設備之前請確認機架式是穩固的(使用穩固器或者通過抗震技術固定)。 請勿從機架抽出超過一個以上的設備。 同時抽出超過一個以上的設備可能導致機架傾倒。一次只能從機架抽出一個設備。 請勿配線超過伺服器的電源功率。 為了避免發熱、火災和設備損壞，請務必確保不要超過線路的額定負載。有關電力設備的安裝和電 線的更多資訊請聯繫電工或者當地的電力公司。 Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 26: 電源及電源線注意事項

    安全注意事項 電源及電源線注意事項 WARNING 請勿以濕的手拿取電源插頭。 請勿以濕的手插拔電源插頭，否則有觸電的危險。 請勿將接地線連接到瓦斯管線。 請勿將接地線連接到瓦斯管線，忽視此警告可能導致瓦斯爆炸。 CAUTION 請插入適當的插座。 請使用指定電壓的接地壁式插座。使用不當電源可能引起火災和漏電。 請勿使用延長線安裝伺服器。如果連接與本伺服器電源規格不符的電線，會因過熱而導致火災。 請勿連接電源線到有數個連接頭的非法電源插座。 插座如果超過額定電流，會因過熱而導致火災的危險。 請勿用拉的方式拔下電源線。 要從伺服器拔下電源線時，請握住電源線的連接頭並直直的拔下，若僅拉住線的部份，會給予連 接頭過大壓力，導致線及連接頭的損壞，進而導致電擊傷害或火災。 插入電源線到電源插頭時，請儘可能插入到底。 若僅插入一半會因接觸不良而發熱造成火災。另插入一半的插頭部份，若附著灰塵或水滴等，也 會發熱而導致火災。 請勿使用未經授權的電源線。 請使用隨伺服器所檢附的電源線，若使用未經授權的電源線，當電流超過流動速率時可能引起火 災。 此外，請注意下列事項以避免因電源線損壞導致電擊或火災。  請勿伸長電源線。  請勿夾住電源線。  請勿彎折電源線。  請勿讓電源線靠近化學藥品。  請勿扭轉電源線。  請勿在電源線上放置物品。  請勿捆綁電源線。  請勿對電源線進行改造、加工及修復。  請勿用訂書針或其他東西等固定電源線。...

  • Page 27: 安裝，移動，保管及連接注意事項

    安全注意事項 安裝，移動，保管及連接注意事項 WARNING 在安裝或移動伺服器之前，請先拔下電源插頭。 在安裝或移動伺服器之前請確定已關閉電源，並拔下電源插頭。只有在拔下電源線後，伺服器的 電壓才會消除。 CAUTION 一個人不舉起。 書機的CPU/IO組件的重量是最大18Kg。有一個人運送的話腰疼痛的可能。 請以2人以上好好地有底面運送裝置。 還有，請別以安服務台bezel的狀態舉起。服務台bezel脫離掉下，成為傷的原因。 請勿安裝或存放伺服器於未指定的場所。 請勿將伺服器放置於以下或手冊內未指定的場所，否則有導致火災的危險。  灰塵較多的場所  熱水器旁等濕氣較高的場所  陽光直射的場所  不平穩的場所 請勿在有腐蝕性氣體的環境中使用伺服器。 請確認勿在有腐蝕性氣體（如二氧化硫、氫化硫、氮、氫、氨或臭氧等）的環境中使用或存放本 產品。 請勿安裝於灰塵較多或含有腐蝕性物質如氯化鈉或硫磺，以及空氣中含有過量金屬碎末或傳導粒 子等的地方。 否則會導致內部印刷版腐蝕或短路，引起火災的危險。 請小心注意勿讓伺服器掉落。 在安裝伺服器到機架時，請穩穩握住伺服器底部，此機架座並沒有停止器或機械鎖來避面伺服器 掉落，請遵守規定避免造成人員傷害。 Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 28 安全注意事項 CAUTION 請勿在伺服器拉出機架後離開。 請勿在伺服器拉出機架時操作伺服器，此機架座並沒有停止器或機械鎖來避面伺服器掉落，請遵 守規定避免造成人員傷害。 請勿安裝伺服器於沒有上蓋的機架。 請勿安裝伺服器於沒有上蓋的機架，否則可能減少伺服器內風扇運轉造成故障或灰塵進入伺服器 內，造成電擊或火災。 請勿讓手被滑軌或其他零件夾住。 請務必小心您的手指可能在安裝伺服器到機架或從機架上卸載的時候，在滑軌及其他機械零件間 被夾住，或是被滑軌所劃傷。 請勿在伺服器電源線連接插頭的狀態下，進行信號線的連接。 在伺服器安裝/移動任何選配的內部設備或連接/拔除任何信號線之前，請確定關閉伺服器電源並 拔下電源線插頭。如果伺服器是關閉電源，但電源線插頭仍然插在電源插座上，在觸摸內部設備、 信號線或連接頭時，可能引起電擊或因為短路引起火災。 請勿使用未經授權的信號線。 請使用NEC所提供的信號線，並在確認適當的設備及連接頭後再進行連接。使用未指定信號線或 連接錯誤等，會因為短路導致火災。 此外，對於信號線的操作和連接，請遵守下列注意事項：  請勿使用任何損壞的信號線接頭。 請勿踩踏信號線。   請勿在信號線上放置物品。  請勿使用已鬆動的信號線來連接伺服器。  請勿使用任何損壞的信號線。 Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 29: 清潔及操作內部設備時的注意事項

    安全注意事項 清潔及操作內部設備時的注意事項 WARNING 請勿自行拆卸、修理或改造本伺服器。 除本手冊記載的情況外，請勿自行嚐試拆卸、修理或改造，否則，不但可能導致伺服器無法正常 運行，還有發生觸電和火災的危險。 請勿擅自拆除鋰電池。 您的伺服器內部安裝有鋰電池。請勿拆下電池。鋰電池靠近火或浸水均有可能發生爆炸。如果更 換不正確會有爆炸的危險 由於電池使用期限而導致伺服器無法正常運行時，請勿自行拆卸、更換或充電等，請與服務代表 聯繫。請依製造商說明書處理用過之電池。 進入伺服器內部或連接週邊前，請先拔下電源插頭。 清潔或安裝/移除伺服器內部的選購設備時，請確認關閉伺服器電源，並拔下電源插頭。即使已 關閉電源，但連接著電源線，接觸到任何內部設備也會有觸電的危險。 請經常拔下電源插頭，用乾布擦拭灰塵和附著物。有灰塵或水滴等附著時會發熱，有導致火災的 危險。 CAUTION 設備應避免高溫。 伺服器關閉電源後，內置硬碟等內部設備仍然處於高溫狀態，請在充分冷卻之後再進行安裝/移 除任何零件。 確認安裝完畢。 配件板要確實安裝妥當。安裝不牢有可能引起接觸不良，造成冒煙和火災。 請用保護蓋保護好未使用的連接頭。 請用保護蓋保護好未使用的電源線連接頭，以防止短路或觸電。從內部設備上拔下電源插頭時， 請用保護蓋蓋好連接頭，否則有導致火災或觸電的危險。 Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 30: 操作注意事項

    安全注意事項 操作注意事項 CAUTION 遠離風扇。 請保持您的手及頭髮遠離伺服器背後的冷風扇 ， 否則您的手或頭髮有可能被夾住而造成傷害 。 避免在雷雨時接觸伺服器。 當雷雨發生前請拔下電源插頭，若來不及拔下電源插頭，請勿觸摸伺服器的任何部份包含信 號線，以防止發生火災或觸電。 寵物應遠離伺服器。. 否則可能導致火災和觸電。 不要將光碟機托盤拉出放置。 防止托盤中進入灰塵引起運轉錯誤。同時防止因碰撞等造成托盤損傷。 非必要時，請勿將伺服器從機架拉出或移動。 非必要時，請勿將伺服器從機架拉出或移動，否則可能造成伺服器無法正確操作，且伺服器 落下造成人員傷害。 Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 31: Warning Labels

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

  • Page 32: External View

    Warning labels External view Front view Rear view Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 33: Handling Precautions

    Handling precautions Handling precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions for the proper functioning of the server. Ignoring the precautions may cause server malfunction or failure. Installation site  Install the server in an appropriate place. See Chapter 2 Preparations (2. Installation and Connection). ...
  • Page 34 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 35: Anti-Static Measures

    Anti-static measures Anti-static measures The server contains electronic components sensitive to static electricity. Observe the following precautions to avoid failures caused by static electricity when installing or removing any optional devices.  Wearing Anti-static Wrist Strap or Anti-static Gloves Wear an anti-static wrist strap or anti-static gloves before starting work. If no wrist strap is available, discharge static electricity from your body by touching an unpainted metal part of the chassis which is grounded.
  • Page 36 Anti-static measures 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 directed slightly downward toward the monitor.

  • Page 37: Chapter 1 General Description

    NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 General Description This chapter introduces the features of this server and the name of each part. 1. Preface 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 38: Preface

    Chapter 1 General Description 1. Preface Preface Welcome to the Express5800/ft series. Express5800/ft series is a "fault-tolerant (ft)" server focusing on "high reliability" in terms of fault-tolerance, in addition to "high performance", "scalability", and "general versatility" provided by Express5800 series. In the event of trouble, its dual configuration will allow the system to instantaneously isolate the failed parts to assure non-stop running;...

  • Page 39: 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. • Front bezel • Bezel lock key (attached to front bezel) •...

  • Page 40: Standard Features

    – Express5800/R320c-E4: E5-2603 (1.8GHz, 4 cores) – Express5800/R320c-M4: E5-2670 (2.6GHz, 8 cores) – Express5800/R320d-E4: E5-2620v2 (2.1GHz, 6 cores) – Express5800/R320d-M4: E5-2670v2 (2.5GHz, 10 cores) • High-speed memory access (DDR3 1066/1333/1600 supported) • High-speed disk access (SAS 6Gbps supported) •...
  • Page 41 Chapter 1 General Description 3. Standard Features Expandability • Option slots Express5800/R320c-E4, R320d-E4 : PCI Express 2.0 (x4 lanes) : 2 slots (Low profile) Express5800/R320c-M4, R320d-M4 : PCI Express 2.0 (x4 lanes) : 2 slots (Low profile) PCI Express 2.0 (x8 lanes) : 2 slots (Full Height) •...

  • Page 42: Fault-Tolerant Features

    Express5800/ft series to notify you when certain events occur. NEC ESMPRO is installed on the system as a server management solution. NEC ESMPRO, a GUI-based management tool, allows you to monitor, view, and configure Express5800/ft series. This tool also supports both local and remote management of Express5800/ft series.
  • Page 43 Chapter 1 General Description 3. Standard Features Advantages of Express5800/ft series • Highly fault-tolerant processing and I/O subsystems Express5800/ft series use redundant hardware and software to assure server operation even if one module suffers trouble with its processor, memory, I/O (including trouble related to the I/O controller), disk drive, or network adapter.
  • Page 44 For Express5800/R320d-E4, up to 12 logical CPUs are displayed in the one-CPU configuration, and up to 24 logical CPUs are displayed in the two-CPU configuration. For Express5800/R320d-M4, up to 20 logical CPUs are displayed in the one-CPU configuration, and up to 40 logical CPUs are displayed in the two-CPU configuration.

  • Page 45: Management Features

    3. Standard Features Management Features NEC ESMPRO Agent, which is provided in EXPRESSBUILDER (Windows) or in ft control software Install DVD, enables you to collectively manage the state of your systems. You can also monitor the server states from a management PC on network where NEC ESMPRO Manager is installed.

  • Page 46: Firmware And Software Version Management For Windows

    3. Standard Features Firmware and Software Version Management for Windows 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 47: Names And Functions Of Components

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components Names and Functions of Components Names and functions of components are shown below: Front View (1) System POWER LED Lights in green when either of the powers of the CPU/IO modules is ON. LED goes off when both powers of CPU/IO module are OFF.

  • Page 48: Front View Without Front Bezel

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components Front View Without Front Bezel (3) (2)-2 (2)-4 (2)-6 (2)-0 (2)-5 (4) (2)-7 (6) (2)-1 (2)-3 (10) (15) (11) (13) (12) (14) Module ID LED (1) CPU/IO module 0 Installs CPU (processor), memory (DIMM), PCI card, cooling fan, and hard disk drive.

  • Page 49: Rear View

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components Rear View R320c-E4 / R320d-E4 model (5)-1-1 (5)-1-2 (2)-1 (2)-2 (5)-2-1 (5)-2-2 (5)-1 (5)-2 (6)-1 (6)-2 (6)-3 (6)-4 (6)-5 (7)-2 (7)-1 R320c-M4 / R320d-M4 model (4)-1-1 (4)-1-2 (5)-1-1 (5)-1-2 (2)-1 (2)-2 (5)-2-1 (5)-2-2 (4)-2-1 (4)-2-2...
  • Page 50 Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components (1) USB connector Used to connect to the device supporting USB interface. (3 ports) (2) Management port Network connector supporting 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T. (2)-1 LINK/ACT LED (2)-2 SPEED LED (3) Module ID LED Used to identify the module to be maintained.

  • Page 51: External View

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components External View (1) Front bezel The cover to protect devices in the front. (2) LEDs For more information, see Chapter 1 (4.8 LEDs). Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 52: Optical Disk Drive

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components Optical Disk Drive (1) Status LED Lights while accessing the loaded optical disk. (2) Tray eject button Ejects the tray. (3) Emergency hole If the tray eject button fails to eject tray, insert a metal pin into this hole to forcibly eject the tray.

  • Page 53: Cpu/Io Module

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components CPU/IO Module R320c-E4, R320d-E4 (without top cover) R320c-M4, R320d-M4 (without top cover) PCI riser card Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 User's Guide...
  • Page 54 Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components The figure below shows internal view of CPU/IO module without ducts. (1) HDD BP(Backplane) (2) Cooling fan (3) Processor (CPU) Mounted below the heat sink. (4) DIMM Option (5) CPU/IO board (6) PCI Riser card R320c-M4, R320d-M4 only (7) Power unit...

  • Page 55: Cpu/Io Board

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components CPU/IO Board CPU/IO board on CPU/IO module (1)-1 (2)-1 (1)-2 (12) (3)-1 (11) (10)-1 (10)-2 (2)-2 (9)-1 (9)-2 (3)-2 (8)-1 (8)-2 (1) DIMM slot (1)-1 DIMM1 to DIMM4 from top (1)-2 DIMM8 to DIMM5 from top (2) Processor (CPU) socket (2)-1 Processor #1(CPU#1)

  • Page 56: Leds

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Components LEDs The figures below show the location of LEDs on server. For details, refer to Chapter 1 (6.1 Error Messages by LED Indication) in Maintenance Guide. System POWER LED System FAULT LED System FT LED System ID LED <...

  • Page 57: Chapter 2 Preparations

    NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 Preparations This chapter describes preparations for using this server. 1．Installing Internal Optional Devices Describes how to install or remove optional devices. You can skip this section if you did not purchase any optional devices.

  • Page 58: Installing Internal Optional Devices

    NEC. • Use only the devices and cables specified by NEC. You will be charged to repair damages, malfunctions, and failures caused by the use of any devices or cables not specified for use with this server even within the warranty period.

  • Page 59: Installation And Connection

    Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Installation and Connection This section describes procedure to install the server and connect to peripheral devices. Installing/removing the front bezel When you power on/off the server, handle the optical disk drive, or remove/install a hard disk drive or CPU/IO module, remove the front bezel.

  • Page 60: Rack

    Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Rack This server must be mounted to a rack which conforms to EIA standards. 2.2.1 Installing Rack Refer to the manual that comes with your rack for how to install the rack, or consult with your sales representative.
  • Page 61 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Do not install the rack or server under the following environment. Doing so may cause malfunction of the server. • Narrow space from which devices cannot be pulled out from the rack completely •...

  • Page 62: Installing The Server To The Rack

    Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 2.2.2 Installing the server to the rack Mount the server to the rack. 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, see Safety precautions in Precautions for Use.
  • Page 63 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection This server can be mounted to a rack made by NEC or other companies. Mount the server to a rack in the following procedure. Checking accessories The following are the required accessories. Check if you have them all.
  • Page 64 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Installing the chassis Follow the steps below to set the 4U chassis to the rack. 1. If the rack has front and rear doors, open them. Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the rack. Tips 2.
  • Page 65 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Fix a core nut from inside of the rack. Hook either of the clips of the core nut to a square hole of the rack, and hook the other clip to a hole by a flat-blade screwdriver.
  • Page 66 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 7. Insert the chassis from the front side of the rack. 8. Tentatively fasten the flat screws attached to the device to the 4 places at the top and the bottom on front, and back sides (total: 8) from the rear.
  • Page 67 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 10. Fasten tightly the 4 pan-head screws on the back side and the 8 flat screws on the side panels (which you fastened tentatively). Panhead screw on rear Panhead screw on side panel Panhead screw on side panel 11.
  • Page 68 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 14. Raise the lock levers on the left and right sides. 15. Fasten the levers on the left and right sides with screws. 16. Mount the CPU/IO module 1 in the same way as described in Steps 13 through 15. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 69: Removing The Device From The Rack

    Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 2.2.3 Removing the device from the rack Remove the server from the rack in the following procedure. 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. For details, see Safety precautions in Precautions for Use.

  • Page 70: Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-004)

    Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-004) By using the tower conversion kit N8843-003, you can install the rack-mount model of NEC Express5800/ft series without using the dedicated rack. 2.3.1 Installing the Tower Conversion Kit You may ask your maintenance personnel to install the tower conversion kit.
  • Page 71 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Do not install the tower conversion kit in such places as listed below. Otherwise, the server may malfunction. • Narrow space from which devices cannot be pulled out from the tower conversion kit completely •...

  • Page 72: Installing The Rack-Mount Model To The Tower Conversion Kit

    Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 2.3.2 Installing the Rack-mount Model to the Tower Conversion Kit Follow the procedure below to install the devices to the tower conversion kit. 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 73 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 2. Confirm the location of 4 core nuts on the front of the chassis. See the figure below for locations of the core nuts (2 on the front top and 2 on the front bottom.) 4 core nuts have been installed on the front of the chassis at shipment.
  • Page 74 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 8. Insert the chassis from the front side of the tower conversion kit. Push the chassis to the end of tower conversion kit. Note 9. Fix each 2 places, top and bottom on the front side (total: 4) with 4 pan-head screws attached to the device.
  • Page 75 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 10. Fix the chassis to the tower conversion kit with 4 flat screws. Tower conversion kit (on the rear top) Tower conversion kit (on the rear bottom) 11. Mount AC lock bracket and secure it with a screw. 12.
  • Page 76 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 13. Slowly and carefully insert the CPU/IO module 0 into the chassis. If the module is locked on the way, press down the lever to unlock. Keep pressing down the Tips lock lever to keep it unlocked and push the module to the end.. 14.

  • Page 77: 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. Images on the following pages show the peripheral devices that can be connected in their standard state and their respective connector positions.
  • Page 78 • USB devices supported by the server are a Flash FDD, keyboard (including a mouse), and SSU (server switch unit) designated by NEC. Connecting USB devices other than the above will cause malfunctions and failures. •...

  • Page 79: Connecting To A Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)

    Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 2.4.1 Connecting to a uninterruptible power supply (UPS) To connect the power cord of the server to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS), use the connector output on the rear of the UPS. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the UPS. Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Example Overload protection...

  • Page 80: Chapter 3 Setup

    NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 Setup This chapter describes how to set up the server. 1. Power ON Power on the server according to instructions in this section. 2. System BIOS Setup You can customize the BIOS settings by following the instructions in this section.

  • Page 81: Power On

    Chapter 3 Setup 1. Power ON Power ON To power on Express5800/ft series, press the POWER switch on front panel. Follow the steps below to turn on the power. • Do not power on the server unless the module POWER LED on CPU/IO modules 0 Tips and 1 start blinking green.
  • Page 82 Chapter 3 Setup 1. Power ON The System POWER LED goes on green. After a while, the "NEC" logo will appear on the screen. • Do not connect or disconnect USB device while POST is running. Important • Do not power off the server while POST is running.

  • Page 83: Post Check

    Chapter 3 Setup 1. Power ON POST Check Power-On Self Test (POST) is a self-test feature stored on the motherboard of Express5800/ft series. When you power on the server, POST will start automatically to check the motherboard, DIMM, and processor (CPU) and others.

  • Page 84: Post Error Messages

    Chapter 3 Setup 1. Power ON 6. When a built-in SAS controller is detected, a message will appear prompting for startup of SAS BIOS setup utility. (If you wait for a few seconds, POST will go on automatically.) Example: • You need to start SAS BIOS Setup Utility only when you want change configuration of Tips built-in SAS controller.

  • Page 85: Behavior At Occurrence Of Error

    Chapter 3 Setup 1. Power ON 1.1.3 Behavior at Occurrence of Error The CPU/IO module to be started first is determined depending on the primary/secondary status of modules when the server was shutdown the last time. At the first startup after AC OFF, the CPU/IO module (0 or 1) powered on first is managed as primary, and the module powered on later is managed as secondary.

  • Page 86: 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.

  • Page 87: 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 88 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 the value has been saved with Save & Changes, the stored values are restored. Load Previous Values? [Yes] □...

  • Page 89: 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 factory setting. Other than cases described below, do not change the settings. A list of SETUP parameters and factory settings are described in Chapter 3 (1.

  • Page 90: Expressscope Engine 3

    Chapter 3 Setup 3. EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 Overview EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 provides a variety of features using Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) . Refer to "EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 User's Guide" for more information. EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 monitors the power unit, fans, temperature, and voltage of the server. If you have the management LAN port connected to the network, you can remotely perform the following over a web browser or SSH client: •...

  • Page 91: Expressscope Engine 3 Network Configuration

    Chapter 3 Setup 3. EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 Network configuration Below is an example of the configuration procedure which enables EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 to be used via a web browser. 1. Run POST according to Chapter 3 (1.1.1 Flow of POST). After a while, the following message appears on the lower left of the screen.
  • Page 92 Chapter 3 Setup 3. EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 5. When Property is displayed, enable or disable DHCP or specify IP Address/Subnet Mask. 6. Connect the LAN cable to the management LAN connector in order to connect to the network. It will be available for use if you access EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 via Web browser from management PC according to the setting made in Step 5.

  • Page 93: Expressbuilder

    To use this feature, choose OS installation in Boot Selection Menu. (Windows reinstallation) 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 94: 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) • Installation Guide (VMware) Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 95: Power Off

    Chapter 3 Setup 6. Power OFF Power OFF Follow the steps below to turn off the power. If Express5800/ft series is connected to a UPS, refer to manuals provided with the UPS or the application that controls the UPS. 1. Shut down the OS. 2.

  • Page 96: Chapter 4 Appendix

    NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 Appendix 1. Specifications Describes specifications of the server. Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4, R320d-E4, R320d-M4 User's Guide...

  • Page 97: 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), Installed OS – Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise SP1...
  • Page 98 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), Installed OS – Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise SP1...

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