NEC Express5800/B120f, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 101 01 October 2014 NEC Corporation 2014 NEC Express Server Express5800 Series Express5800 B120f EXP436A User s Guide Chapter 1 General Description Chapter 2 Preparations Chapter 3 Setup Chapter 4 A...

Page 2: ...onal options connection of peripheral devices and suitable location for this server Chapter 3 Setup System BIOS configurations and summary of EXPRESSBUILDER Chapter 4 Appendix Specifications and other...

Page 3: ...ed in this document and on warning labels 14 Safety notes 15 Handling precautions for proper operations 15 Handling precautions for Anti static Measures 17 Handling precautions Power saving feature 18...

Page 4: ...5 3 Removal 49 1 5 4 Using Memory RAS Feature 49 1 6 Mezzanine Card 57 1 6 1 Notes 58 1 6 2 Installation 58 1 6 3 Removal 59 1 7 Hard Disk Drive HDD Solid State Drive SSD 60 1 7 1 Installation 61 1 7...

Page 5: ...tility SETUP 85 2 1 Overview 85 2 2 Starting and Exiting SETUP Utility 85 2 3 Description on On Screen Items and Key Usage 86 2 4 Cases that Require Configuration 88 3 EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 89 3 1 Ove...

Page 6: ...alfunctions could occur Note Indicates items that must be confirmed when handling hardware or operating software Tips Indicates information that is helpful to keep in mind when using this server Optic...

Page 7: ...tion Notations in this document Official names of Windows Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 Standard Wind...

Page 8: ...nc of the United States Avago LSI and the LSI Design logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avago Technologies in the United States and or other countries Adobe the Adobe logo and Acrobat are...

Page 9: ...ed from this software without specific prior written permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITE...

Page 10: ...core openssl org 5 Products derived from this software may not be called OpenSSL nor may OpenSSL appear in their names without prior written permission of the OpenSSL Project 6 Redistributions of any...

Page 11: ...llowing disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution 3 Neither the name s of the above listed copyright holder s nor the names of its contributors may be used...

Page 12: ...ment contact your sales representative 5 Regardless of article 4 NEC Corporation assumes no responsibility for effects resulting from your operations 6 The sample values used in this document are not...

Page 13: ...WARNING or CAUTION is used to indicate a degree of danger These terms are defined as follows WARNING Indicates there is a risk of death or serious personal injury CAUTION Indicates there is a risk of...

Page 14: ...ctric shock or fire may be caused Do not touch the server with wet hand Otherwise an electric shock may be caused Do not touch the component specified by this symbol Otherwise an electric shock or bur...

Page 15: ...de should be installed in the Blade Enclosure SIGMABLADE Install or remove CPU blades one by one Hold the portions covered with metal plates when a CPU blade is installed or removed To carry a CPU bla...

Page 16: ...any of the following operation during POST including similar operations from EM card and external applications Press the POWER switch of the CPU blade Press the RESET switch of the CPU blade Remove th...

Page 17: ...any kind of metal accessories such as a ring bracelet or wrist watch Handling of components Keep the component in an anti static bag until you install it to the server Hold the component by the edges...

Page 18: ...autions for Use Be Sure to Read Express5800 B120f User s Guide 18 Handling precautions Power saving feature The server does not support power saving features of OS such as Standby Hibernate and Sleep...

Page 19: ...rom reflecting bright lights and to make the display contents easy to see Working without adjusting the display to a comfortable angle makes it difficult for you to maintain a proper posture and you w...

Page 20: ...features of the server and bundled software and precautions on installation 1 Introduction 2 Accessories Describes your server s accessories 3 Standard Features Describes standard features of the serv...

Page 21: ...sor Intel Xeon processor NEC s latest technology and architectures realize more space saving and reduction of running cost than ever The server is designed with consideration of not only reliability b...

Page 22: ...PDF format on the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD Install Adobe Reader into your computer to read them Make sure you have all accessories and inspect them If an accessory is missing or damaged contact your sales...

Page 23: ...the registered DIMM Forced start up with failed memory Bus parity error detection Temperature detection Error detection Internal voltage monitoring feature BIOS password feature Management Utilities N...

Page 24: ...in Features Software power off Remote power on feature AC Link feature Self diagnosis Power On Self Test POST Test and Diagnosis T D utility Easy setup EXPRESSBUILDER setup utility SETUP BIOS SETUP u...

Page 25: ...as construction of a power supply and the purchase of the rack for storage may occur With Express5800 BladeSever Series the server function is narrowed to necessity minimum and condensed on one board...

Page 26: ...onitors can be confirmed by the Information of EM Card state constitution of NEC ESMPRO Manager 3 3 Firmware and Software Version Management Use of NEC ESMPRO Manager and ExpressUpdate Agent allows yo...

Page 27: ...PU 1 A socket for processor 1 CPU 1 CPU 1 and CPU heat sink are factory installed 4 DIMM socket CPU 1 CPU1_DIMM1 CPU1_DIMM4 from the top 5 DIMM socket CPU 1 CPU1_DIMM6 CPU1_DIMM3 CPU1_DIMM5 CPU1_DIMM2...

Page 28: ...RESET switch is pressed or command from NEC ESMPRO Manager is received You can use the remote control feature of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 BMC to perform the same operation as using the switch on the ser...

Page 29: ...ctions of Parts Express5800 B120f User s Guide 29 Chapter 1 General Description External View With top cover installed 1 Top cover 2 Hard disk drive With top cover removed 1 Air duct 2 Hard disk drive...

Page 30: ...ection describes SAS hard disk drives as an example 1 Hard disk drive 2 BP connector A connector for connecting with hard disk drive backplane in CPU blade 3 Tray 4 Hard disk drive access LED green am...

Page 31: ...he CPU blade is in successful operation When the STATUS LED is blinking in amber or red it indicates that the system has failed In this case you can view the detailed information on error message on v...

Page 32: ...tained except for certain factors When the CPU blade is powered on the STATUS LED goes on green normal status 4 3 3 ID LED Pressing the ID switch brings the LED to light and pressing again brings the...

Page 33: ...using this server 1 Installing Internal Optional Devices Describes how to install or remove option devices and precautions on handling them You can skip this section if you did not purchase any optio...

Page 34: ...tion make sure to update the system Refer to the Installation Guide for details 1 1 Safety Precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions to install and remove optional devices properly and...

Page 35: ...air duct and or front frame removed Do not get your fingers caught when installing components 1 After the shutdown processing for the CPU blade to be removed turn off the power of the CPU blade Refer...

Page 36: ...ssing for the CPU blade to be removed turn off the power of the CPU blade 2 Take the CPU blade out from the Blade Enclosure Refer to the User s Guide of the Blade Enclosure 3 Put the CPU blade on an a...

Page 37: ...r duct Take steps below to remove air duct Required when installing CPU and DIMMs 1 While pushing latches on the side of air duct slowly pull the air duct upward to remove it Both of left and right ai...

Page 38: ...ives 2 Remove three screws from the hard disk drive cage 3 Lift the hard disk drive cage and remove it from chassis Since the hard disk drive cage is connected with connector pay attention not to forc...

Page 39: ...thout a component being installed or a cable being disconnected causes the server to malfunction Confirming that no parts such as screws are left in the server Confirm that particularly conductive par...

Page 40: ...metal frame of the server to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the CPU Do not touch the CPU pins by a bare hand or place the CPU directly on the desk For static notes refer...

Page 41: ...d disk drive cage 2 Confirm the position of the CPU socket 3 Push down the socket lever once to unlatch it from the hook then slowly open the lever until it stops Release the lever on the side marked...

Page 42: ...mportant Be sure to hold the processor only at the edges Pay attention not to touch the bottom of the processor pin section Note the direction of the CPU To prevent the CPU from being inserted into th...

Page 43: ...he socket lever to its original position First place the lever on the side marked as Lock then place the lever on the other side 9 Put the heat sink on the CPU Take care not to touch the cool sheet wi...

Page 44: ...oved 12 Install the CPU blade having been removed to the Blade Enclosure according to the User s Guide of the Blade Enclosure 13 If ACPI uni processor PC or ACPI single processor PC is shown in Driver...

Page 45: ...it See the second item of Important in below Important Remove the CPU only when it is defected After operation the cool sheet at the bottom of the heat sink may adhere to the CPU To remove the heat si...

Page 46: ...recautions for Anti static Measures Do not use any DIMM not approved by NEC If an unapproved third party s DIMM is installed in the server not only the DIMM but also the CPU blade may be defected You...

Page 47: ...If the CPU blade does not have CPU 2 installed DIMM slots CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM6 are unavailable 1 5 2 Installation Install the DIMM on the CPU blade according to the following procedure 1 Installa...

Page 48: ...ding to Chapter 2 1 3 4 Installation of top cover air duct and hard disk drive cage If Mezzanine Card Type 2 for blade is installed remove it according to Chapter 2 1 6 2 Installation 6 Install the CP...

Page 49: ...stalled memory 1 5 for Windows Refer to the Installation Guide for more information Note To remove the defective DIMM check the error message appearing in POST or NEC ESMPRO to confirm the CPU blade o...

Page 50: ...Note Memory Mirroring feature uses channels 2 and 3 DIMMs used in mirror set must be of the same model number Example 2 CPU configuration Tips The operating system only recognizes a half of the total...

Page 51: ...n CPUx_DIMMx Status Installation order depends on CPU configuration See the table below Installation order in 1 CPU configuration Installation order in 2 CPU configuration CPU1 DIMM1 Installation not...

Page 52: ...ng conditions Install two DIMMs in DIMM socket to configure a Lock Step set Both of DIMMs to be used for LockStep set should be of the same model number See Chapter 2 1 System BIOS in Maintenance Guid...

Page 53: ...CPU2 DIMM1 Installation not allowed CPU2 DIMM2 2 CPU2 DIMM3 2 CPU2 DIMM4 Installation not allowed CPU2 DIMM5 4 CPU2 DIMM6 4 Memory Lock Step cannot be configured in the following cases Memory Lock St...

Page 54: ...ture install the corresponding additional memory board two DIMMs of same model DIMMs installed in the system must be of the same model number Tips The operating system recognizes the DIMMs as those wi...

Page 55: ...H3 CH1 CPU1 DIMM1 CPU1 DIMM2 CPU1 DIMM3 CPU1 DIMM5 CPU1 DIMM6 CH2 CPU2 1 Memory Controller CPU2 DIMM4 CH3 CH1 CPU2 DIMM1 CPU2 DIMM2 CPU2 DIMM3 CPU2 DIMM5 CPU2 DIMM6 Spare set 3 Spare set 1 Spare set 5...

Page 56: ...dvanced Memory Configuration Memory Information CPUx_DIMMx Status Installation order depends on CPU configuration See the table below Installation order in 1 CPU configuration Installation order in 2...

Page 57: ...ectricity from your body before handling the mezzanine card Do not touch the terminals and parts on the mezzanine card by a bare hand and place the cards directly on the desk For static notes refer to...

Page 58: ...nine card is MEZ1 and MEZ2 for Type 2 mezzanine card 1000BASE Adapter 4ch N8403 077F can be installed only in the Type 2 mezzanine card slot 1 6 2 Installation Install a mezzanine card in mezzanine ca...

Page 59: ...t according to Chapter 2 1 3 4 Installation of top cover air duct 7 Install the CPU blade having been removed to the Blade Enclosure according to the User s Guide of the Blade Enclosure 8 Turn on the...

Page 60: ...to Handling precautions for Anti static Measures An optional hard disk drive may contain operating system Be very careful when handling the drive Do not use any hard disk drives not approved by NEC If...

Page 61: ...n slot 0 then the second hard disk drive in slot 1 1 Remove the dummy tray from the slot if installed Important Keep the removed dummy tray for future use 2 Release the lock of the lever on the hard d...

Page 62: ...lever A click occurs when the hard disk drive is locked Important Make sure that the lever hook is engaged with the frame 1 7 2 Removal To remove the hard disk drive reverse the installation procedure...

Page 63: ...tition and mirrored volume Replace the hard disk drives in the procedure meeting your system environment based on the figure on the next page To replace a hard disk drive in a RAID system RAID 1 you c...

Page 64: ...Delete volumes and partitions carefully Pay attention not to delete volumes and partitions from a normal disk The volume and partition deletion disables the data to be recovered Take the proper actio...

Page 65: ...n disables the data to be recovered Take the proper action such as data backup if necessary 3 Shutdown the CPU blade system and turn off the power of the CPU blade 4 Remove the hard disk drive 5 Insta...

Page 66: ...of each RAID Controller such as available RAID levels or hard disk drives and choose an appropriate RAID Controller Logical Drives except for RAID0 have a smaller usable capacity compared to the total...

Page 67: ...ard disk drives with the same model number If you intend to install the OS to the RAID System the process from RAID configuration to OS installation can be easily completed by using the EXPRESSBUILDER...

Page 68: ...tor is factory installed on the CPU blade Important The LAN riser card is extremely sensitive to static electricity Make sure to touch the metal frame of the CPU blade to discharge static electricity...

Page 69: ...endicularly into the connector Inserting the card with being inclined may damage connector pins and or connectors If you have trouble installing the card remove the card once and try again If you appl...

Page 70: ...factory installed TPM kit connector on CPU blade to install TPM kit Important TPM kit is extremely sensitive to static electricity Be sure to touch the metal frame of the server to discharge static el...

Page 71: ...o the connector Inserting TPM kit with being inclined may damage connector pins and or connectors If you have trouble installing the TPM kit remove the TPM kit once and try again If you apply excessiv...

Page 72: ...ppropriate to Blade Enclosure and how to install the CPU blade Important The CPU blade is extremely sensitive to static electricity Make sure to touch the metal frame of the CPU blade to discharge sta...

Page 73: ...AC address is indicated in the area of LAN riser card as shown in the figure below The MAC address of LAN port is derived by adding the base value in the table below for the address For convenience th...

Page 74: ...tions The MAC addresses can be checked by the following procedure Windows Enter ipconfig all for the command prompt or from Run in the Start menu to see the indicated physical address part You may use...

Page 75: ...th a wet hand Do not connect earth lines to any gas tubes CAUTION Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely Failure to observe the precautions may cause burns injury and pr...

Page 76: ...The serial port connector cannot be directly connected with the leased line Do not connect disconnect the SUV cable or add remove the USB device until the operating system starts running To connect d...

Page 77: ...sure SIGMABLADE However when using a display unit keyboard and mouse connected to the Blade Enclosure by using the KVM selection feature of the Blade Enclosure do not connect those devices by way of a...

Page 78: ...losure is connected to a UPS you may need to change the BIOS SETUP of the CPU blade to link with power supply from the UPS Run BIOS SETUP and select Server AC LINK and change parameter appropriately S...

Page 79: ...s in this section 3 EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 provides useful features through the Baseboard Management Controller BMC 4 EXPRESSBUILDER EXPRESSBUILDER helps you to install Windows an...

Page 80: ...ED on CPU blade is lit amber The power on operation within the period of 60 seconds from the supply of AC power to every power unit may not turn on the power of the CPU blade If so turn on the power o...

Page 81: ...Blade Server Express5800 B120f User s Guide 81 Chapter 3 Setup 1 1 Power ON from CPU Blade Press the POWER switch on the panel of the CPU blade the POWER LED on the CPU blade goes on green POWER LED...

Page 82: ...e in the BIOS SETUP Utility 1 3 Power ON from Remote Console The power of the CPU blade can be turned on by using remote control feature of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 BMC 1 4 Operation after Power ON If th...

Page 83: ...escribed later 1 When the server is turned on POST starts running and displays messages indicating initialization of memory and PCI devices After messages are displayed the LOGO appears Note The keybo...

Page 84: ...age is displayed that prompts you to start the dedicated utility to configure the card Tips To launch the dedicated utility such as RAID Controller by pressing one or more keyboard keys e g Ctrl H key...

Page 85: ...creen The on screen message depends on your environment Press F2 SETUP F3 Internal Flash Memory F4 ROM Utility F12 Network If you press the F2 key SETUP starts upon completion of POST and the Main men...

Page 86: ...use this key when a menu which has on the left is selected Enter key Press this key to determine the selected parameter Esc key Press this key to cancel pop up menu In sub menu press this key takes y...

Page 87: ...currently selected item to the default setting This might be different from the parameters configured before shipment Load Setup Defaults Yes No Note Load Setup Default does not restore the default v...

Page 88: ...erver 2008R2 See Before Starting Setup in Chapter 1 Installing Windows in Installation Guide to determine the boot mode Change the boot order of devices Boot Boot Option Priorities Change the boot pri...

Page 89: ...3 Network Configuration The network configuration of management LAN of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 is obtained automatically from the Enclosure Manager which has DHCP server function For detailed informati...

Page 90: ...figuration Network IPv4 Property 5 If Property is selected the following screen is displayed On this screen select Enable when you use DHCP or select Disable and specify IP Address Subnet Mask Default...

Page 91: ...ents including Instruction Manual of the server 4 2 Usage of EXPRESSBUILDER If you want to configure RAID arrays or install Windows run EXPRESSBUILDER by using any of the following EXPRESSBUILDER DVD...

Page 92: ...Software Components Express5800 B120f User s Guide 92 Chapter 3 Setup 5 Installing Software Components Continue to install software components such as OS Refer to the instructions below Installation G...

Page 93: ...D LED allows you to identify the device subject to maintenance among more than one CPU blade installed in the Blade Enclosure The ID LED on CPU blade can be made lit blue by proper software commands N...

Page 94: ...ess the POWER switch on the panel of the CPU blade Power off from Remote Console The power of the CPU blade can be turned off by using OS Shutdown in remote control feature of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 BM...

Page 95: ...f User s Guide 95 NEC Express5800 Series Express5800 B120f Appendix 1 Specifications Describes the specifications of this server 2 Interrupt Lines Describes the interrupt lines assigned to this server...

Page 96: ...S HDD 2 2 5 inch SATA_HDD 2 2 5 inch SAS_SSD 2 Interface RAID levels SATA 3 6 Gb s RAID 0 1 SAS 6 12 Gb s RAID 0 1 Graphics VRAM Embedded management controller chip 32 MB 16 770 000 colors 640x840 800...

Page 97: ...2 5 inch SATA_HDD 2 2 5 inch SAS_SSD 2 Interface RAID levels SATA 3 6 Gb s RAID 0 1 SAS 6 12 Gb s RAID 0 1 Graphics VRAM Embedded management controller chip 32 MB 16 770 000 colors 640x840 800x600 1...

Page 98: ...ou add optional devices Interrupt lines As factory settings interrupt lines are assigned as follows IRQ Peripheral Device Controller IRQ Peripheral Device Controller 0 System timer 8 Real time clock 1...

Page 99: ...an start EXPRESSBUILDER from it without DVD when pressing F3 key during POST NEC ESMPRO Standard software for the server management This consists of several applications for managing or monitoring NEC...

Page 100: ...B120f User s Guide October 2014 NEC Corporation 7 1 Shiba 5 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 108 8001 Japan NEC Corporation 2014 The contents of this manual may not be copied or altered without the prior written...