NEC Express5800/E120d-1, User Manual

Page 1: ...800 Series 10 026 01 101 02 December 2012 2nd Edition NEC Corporation 2012 Express5800 E120d 1 EXP298 User s Guide Model Number N8100 1925F Chapter 1 General Description Chapter 2 Preparations Chapter...

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

Page 3: ...n 15 Power supply and power cord use 15 Installation relocation storage and connection 17 Cleaning and working with internal devices 18 During operation 19 Warning labels 20 External view 20 Handling...

Page 4: ...Disk Drives in the RAID System 75 1 9 1 Connecting cables 76 1 9 2 Notes on Building RAID System 76 1 10 Installing Top Cover 77 1 11 Hard Disk Drive 78 1 11 1 Installation 79 1 11 2 Removal 80 1 11 3...

Page 5: ...ents Express5800 E120d 1 User s Guide 5 4 2 Starting EXPRESSBUILDER 105 5 Installing Software Components 106 6 Turning Off the Server 107 Chapter 4 Appendix 108 1 Specifications 109 2 Interrupt Lines...

Page 6: ...and other serious malfunctions could occur Note Indicates items that must be confirmed when handling the server or operating software Tips Indicates information that is helpful to keep in mind when us...

Page 7: ...rd Windows Server 2003 R2 2 Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Windows Server 2003 Standard Windows Server 2003 2 Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Windows 7 Professional 64 bit x64 Edition Windows 7 Wind...

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Page 9: ...areil num rique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada CE Statement This is a Class A product In domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user m...

Page 10: ...20d 1 User s Guide 10 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 s...

Page 11: ...omissions please contact your retailer 5 Regardless of these 4 items NEC Corporation does not take responsibility for effects resulting from operations 6 The sample values used in this document are n...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...hock 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 burn may b...

Page 14: ...hock Use a rack that conforms to the designated standard This server can be mounted onto a 19 inch rack that conforms to EIA standards Do not mount the server onto any rack that does not conform to EI...

Page 15: ...off as well as personal injury Do not extend any device from the rack that is not stabilized When extending a device from the rack make sure that the rack is stable by using a stabilizer or seismic re...

Page 16: ...t may cause a fire Heat will also be generated if condensation is formed on dusty blades of the halfway inserted plug increasing the possibility of fire Do not use any unauthorized interface cable Use...

Page 17: ...an specified in this User s Guide Failure to follow this instruction may cause a fire A dusty place A humid place such as near a boiler A place exposed to direct sunlight An unstable place Do not use...

Page 18: ...the server with loose cable connections Do not use any damaged cable Cleaning and working with internal devices WARNING Do not disassemble repair or alter the server Never attempt to disassemble repai...

Page 19: ...ch any part of the server including the cables when a thunderstorm is approaching Also do not connect or disconnect any devices There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning strike Keep animals...

Page 20: ...tial 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...

Page 21: ...protected CD that does not conform to standards will play on the server s optical disk drive In the following cases check and adjust the system clock before operation After transportation After stora...

Page 22: ...should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised C Mechanical Loading Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous c...

Page 23: ...from 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...

Page 24: ...ces the features of this server and the name of each part 1 Introduction 2 Accessories Verify the condition of your server s accessories 3 Features This section describes the server s features and the...

Page 25: ...rocessor 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 reliabil...

Page 26: ...Documents are stored in EXPRESSBUILDER Adobe Reader is required to read the documents so make sure you have it installed in your PC Make sure you have all accessories and inspect them If an accessory...

Page 27: ...Memory degeneracy feature logical isolation of a failed device Memory x4 SDDC feature Memory throttle ring feature Bus parity error detection Temperature detection Error detection Internal fan monito...

Page 28: ...Many built in Features El Torito Bootable CD ROM no emulation mode format supported Software power off Remote power on feature AC Link feature Remote console feature Power switch mask Connector for di...

Page 29: ...video Monitors temperatures fans voltage power supply and others Temperature Monitors the temperature inside of the chassis Fan Monitors the fans Voltage Monitors the voltage inside of the chassis Sy...

Page 30: ...ion 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 up...

Page 31: ...Use the switch only when there is a problem with EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 BMC To use this switch press it at least five seconds 9 Unit ID UID Switch The switch to turn on and off UID LED Pressing the sw...

Page 32: ...ED The LED indicates the transfer speed of LAN ports See page 41 6 Display connector The connector to connect a display unit 7 DC POWER LED This LED lights when Power is on See page 42 8 USB connector...

Page 33: ...4 Names and Functions of Parts Express5800 E120d 1 User s Guide 33 Chapter 1 General Description 4 3 External View 1 Top Cover 2 Release Button 1 2...

Page 34: ...2 Backplane 3 Cooling Fan 1 FAN1 2 FAN2 3 FAN3 4 FAN4 5 FAN5 optional 6 FAN6 optional FAN1 to FAN4 are factory installed FAN5 to FAN6 are required in 2 CPU configuration 4 Processor Optional 5 DIMM o...

Page 35: ...4 Names and Functions of Parts Express5800 E120d 1 User s Guide 35 Chapter 1 General Description 4 5 Motherboard 1 3 2 4 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 17 19 13 12 16 20 2 20 1 14 18 15 21 11...

Page 36: ...Mezzanine connector EXPRESSSCOPE Profile Key SPI flash memory has been installed where BIOS and BMC configuration data is stored Relocate it when replacing motherboard to inherit configuration data 1...

Page 37: ...WER LED indicates power ON OFF status of the server POWER LED Description On green The server is normally powered on On amber BMC is being initialized When connecting the power cord the LED goes on am...

Page 38: ...It remains green if the dump is caused by software Wait until the memory dump is completed On amber A temperature alarm was detected Check the internal fan for dusts Also check if the fan unit is prop...

Page 39: ...tive Flashing green and amber alternately only when RAID system is configured Rebuild is in progress Off Hard disk drive is halted 4 6 5 UID LED ID UID LED is provided one each at the front and rear o...

Page 40: ...ashing green and amber alternately only when RAID system is configured Rebuild is in progress After changing the failed hard disk drive rebuild process starts automatically auto rebuild feature Off Ha...

Page 41: ...Flashing green The server is accessing network Off The server is disconnected from network SPEED LED 1 2 M This LED indicates which network interface is used Two onboard LANs 1 2 support 1000BASE T 1...

Page 42: ...Parts Express5800 E120d 1 User s Guide 42 Chapter 1 General Description 4 6 8 DC POWER LED The DC power LED in rear DC POWER LED Descrption Solution On green The server is powered on Off The server is...

Page 43: ...his 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 You...

Page 44: ...and remove optional devices properly and safely 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...

Page 45: ...y periodically touching a metal surface while working on the components Select a suitable work space Work with the server on the anti static or concrete floor If you work with the server on a carpet w...

Page 46: ...identify the target server Refer to Chapter 2 1 4 Confirming Servers UID Switch 2 If the server is ON turn it off Refer to Chapter 3 6 Turning Off the Server 3 Disconnect the power cord from the outle...

Page 47: ...o Chapter 2 1 10 Installing Top Cover 8 Mount the server onto the rack Refer to Chapter 2 2 1 Installation 9 Install hard disk drives Refer to Chapter 2 1 11 Hard Disk Drive This is the end of the ins...

Page 48: ...ng UID Unit ID Switch helps you to identify the target server When the server is working before you turn the server off or disconnect a cable from the server be sure to identify the target server by u...

Page 49: ...lling or removing the following component Processor CPU PCI Board DIMM Memory PCI Controller Battery for RAID Controller 1 Refer to steps 1 to 5 in Chapter 2 1 3 Overview of Installation and Removal f...

Page 50: ...epair of the server due to failures or damage resulted from installing such a processor will be charged Please check available CPU so that CPU of a different frequency isn t intermingled When adding C...

Page 51: ...ive cover for future use Always attach the CPU protective cover if the processor is removed from the socket Important Do not touch the socket contacts 7 Put the additional processor on the CPU socket...

Page 52: ...on the CPU socket Bring down the processor straight without tilting or sliding it in the socket 8 Lightly push the processor to the CPU socket and close the plate 9 Close the socket lever to fix it 1...

Page 53: ...ote If the heat sink is not level remove it and then install it again The following probably causes the heat sink not to be level The CPU is not positioned correctly All screws are not completely tigh...

Page 54: ...o Chapter 3 2 BIOS Setup Utility SETUP for BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Processor Configuration Processor Information CPU ID L2 Cache RAM L3 Cache RAM 1 6 2 Replacement Removal To remove processor CPU...

Page 55: ...static Measures Use only the specified DIMMs Installing a DIMM from a third party may damage not only the DIMM but the motherboard You will be charged to repair failures or damages caused by the use o...

Page 56: ...4GB 4GB Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard x64 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard x64 32GB 32GB Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise 64GB 64GB Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise...

Page 57: ...Ms installed on N8101 607F N code and product name Memory clock speed Number of memory boards per memory channel Up to 1 2 N8102 509F 2GB DDR3 1600 UNB Memory Kit N8102 510F 4GB DDR3 1600 UNB Memory K...

Page 58: ...llest slot number In 2 CPU configuration alternately install two DIMMs starting from the smallest slot number of each CPU Installation order depends on combination of DIMMs to be installed See the tab...

Page 59: ...IMM into the socket Doing so can damage the socket or terminal part 3 Continue to install or remove internal optional devices mount and connect the server and turn it on 4 Confirm that no error messag...

Page 60: ...eck error messages displayed at POST or NEC ESMPRO and check the DIMM socket where the defective DIMM is installed Take the steps below after replacing or removing DIMMs 1 Confirm that no error messag...

Page 61: ...device may be recognized in different order from that described above depending on OS or RAID Configuration Utility Check the slot location of PCI device by PCI bus number device number and function n...

Page 62: ...can be mounted MegaRAID CacheCade N8103 156 can be mounted N8103 152 RAID Controller 1 GB RAID 0 1 5 6 PCI EXPRESS 3 0 x8 Dedicated to connecting internal hard disk drive Flash BackUp Unit is mounted...

Page 63: ...n position with the reference to the table on 1 8 2 Supported boards and available slots 4 Remove the screw from the PCI riser card and remove the blank cover Note Keep the removed blank cover for fut...

Page 64: ...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 For details refer to the manual that comes...

Page 65: ...hibernate while building a RAID System Note When installing an optional RAID Controller start the BIOS Setup utility select PCI Configuration from the Advanced menu and then make sure that the paramet...

Page 66: ...troller refer to the manual of a RAID controller 6 Remove the SAS SATA cable from SATA connector of Motherboard 7 Connect SAS SATA cable to RAID Controller 7 1 When four or less hard disk drives are i...

Page 67: ...mes with optional RAID Controller N8103 152 When installing more than 5 Hard Disks K410 269 00 Intaernal SAS SATA cable of an option is needed Important You must avoid static electricity to work with...

Page 68: ...d Removal for preparations 2 Remove the two screws and remove PCI Riser Card 3 Remove the screw securing the PCI riser card Hold the both ends of the PCI riser card and lift it off 4 Remove the screw...

Page 69: ...n Step 6 to connector Ports 0 3 on RAID Controller 7 2 When five or more hard disk drives are installed Connect SAS SATA cable removed in Step 8 to connector Ports 0 3 on RAID Controller Connect K410...

Page 70: ...ctronic device Before installation touch the metal frame part of the server to discharge the static electricity from your body Do not drop or bump the battery For recycling and disposing the battery r...

Page 71: ...moving the battery for the RAID Controller reverse the step2 3 7 Connect the battery control cable to the RAID controller Note The battery control cable and the connector of RAID controller have a bla...

Page 72: ...fication Quantity Remarks 1 RS 232C Connector Kit User s Guide 856 125671 002 1 2 RS 232C cable A 804 063264 020 1 3 RS 232C cable B 804 062746 820 1 4 PCI bracket 1 243 112122 001 1 Attached to the c...

Page 73: ...I Bracket with the screw removed in Step 3 5 Route the cable so that it does not disturb any other PCI boards and connect the cable to COM connector on mother board 6 Connect the PCI riser card to the...

Page 74: ...s configuration for COM port by BIOS Setup Utility Configure the COM port according to the User s Guide The example of setting the device to need setting is described as follows a Power on the server...

Page 75: ...a RAID System There is a way to use a Option RAID controller N8103 149 150 151 in addition to the way to use on board RAID Controller LSI Embedded MegaRAIDTM If using internal hard disk drives in RAID...

Page 76: ...RAID level If the optional RAID Controller N8103 149 is used the RAID System cannot be built in RAID5 RAID6 RAID50 RAID60 The minimum number of hard disk drives required to set up a RAID System RAID l...

Page 77: ...stalling Top Cover After all internal optional devices are installed replace Top Cover 1 Put Top Cover straight on the server chassis so that it can be surely engaged with the chassis frame 2 Slide To...

Page 78: ...NEC Installing a third party hard disk drive might cause a failure of the server and it Note the following precautions to install hard disk drives For onboard connection hard disk drives having differ...

Page 79: ...for each Disk Array 1 Refer to Chapter 2 1 3 Overview of Installation and Removal for preparations 2 Locate the slot where you install the hard disk drive The server has 8 slots Install hard disk driv...

Page 80: ...verse the installation procedure If you transfer or dispose of the removed hard disk drive refer to Chapter 1 1 Transfer Movement and Disposal in Maintenance Guide to erase data Important NEC assumes...

Page 81: ...placing a hard disk drive while the power on a failed hard disk drive During the auto rebuild DISK LED on the hard disk drive flashes green and amber alternately to indicate that the auto rebuild is b...

Page 82: ...ly in the specified environment Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe CAUTION Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely Failure to observe the precautions may cause...

Page 83: ...rrosive gases sulfur dioxide hydrogen sulfide nitrogen dioxide chlorine ammonia ozone etc exist Place where the air or dust includes components accelerating corrosion ex sulfur sodium chloride or cond...

Page 84: ...perty damage For details refer to Safety precautions in Precautions for Use Do not drop Do not leave the server being pulled out Do not install with the cover removed Do not get your fingers caught Im...

Page 85: ...before mounting it to the rack Removing rail assemblies 1 Remove the slide rails from left and right sides of the server 2 While pressing the unlock button at the front of the server hold the rail and...

Page 86: ...t Confirm that the rails are securely locked so that they will not fall off Tips Although the rail assembly may be somewhat unsteady it is not defective Installing the Server 1 Pull out the sliding ra...

Page 87: ...ressing the buttons located on either side of the front of the server 3 Because there are stoppers the server will come to a stop halfway Press and hold Rail Stopper on the rails and pull the server o...

Page 88: ...rails are installed it might be impossible to push the unlock lever If this happens remove the rail from the rack by using the following procedure 1 Refer to Chapter 2 2 1 2 2 Removal procedure to rem...

Page 89: ...n the image on the right 5 Remove the rail from the rack while it is being unlocked 6 Insert the tool into the square hole at the rear of the rail in the direction described As shown in the image on t...

Page 90: ...death or serious injury For details refer to Safety precautions in Precautions for Use Do not hold the power plug with wet hands Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe CAUTION Be sure to observe...

Page 91: ...it 2 USB device Front Rear Finally connect power cord to an outlet 1 Device with serial interface Ports for data transmission Management LAN port Hub switching hub etc Display unit 2 USB device 1 Conn...

Page 92: ...orehand Some devices from a third party cannot be used with the server Fix the power cord or interface cable with cable ties Organize cables so that they will not contact the door of the rack or the g...

Page 93: ...be changed in order to link the server with the power supply from the UPS To change the settings select Server and then select Power Control Configuration and then AC LINK in BIOS Setup Utility and c...

Page 94: ...OS settings by following the instructions in this section 3 EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 provides useful features through Baseboard Management Controller BMC 4 EXPRESSBUILDER EXPRESSBUI...

Page 95: ...erver 1 Turn on the peripheral devices and display unit Note If the power cord is connected to power control system such as an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure that the power control system...

Page 96: ...oceed In this case power off the server and power it on Important Do not set a password before OS is installed 3 If Esc key is pressed the logo disappears and the details of POST are displayed Tips If...

Page 97: ...etails on the utility refer to the manual supplied with each optional board Depending on the configuration the message Press Any Key might appear to prompt a key entry This is a behavior of the BIOS o...

Page 98: ...SETUP Run POST following Chapter 3 1 1 1 POST sequence After a while the following message will be displayed on the lower left of the screen Press F2 SETUP F3 Internal Flash Memory F4 ROM Utility F12...

Page 99: ...of the selected item You cannot use this key when a menu which has on the left is selected Enter key Press this key to confirm the selected parameter Esc key Pressing this key takes you to the previo...

Page 100: ...No F3 key If you press this key the following window appears If you select Yes restore the parameters of the currently selected item to the default setting This might be different from the parameters...

Page 101: ...and Option ROM Settings PCIX Slot Option ROM Disabled X is PCI slot number of the installed option board Change the boot order of devices Boot Boot Option Priorities Change the boot priority When you...

Page 102: ...ong password 3 times operation stops You cannot operate further Turn off the power Saving changes If you finish configuration select Save Exit and then Save Changes and Exit to save changes and exit I...

Page 103: ...ize these functions virtual USB mass storage Remote FD Remote CD DVD Remote USB Memory or Virtual Flash is always connected as USB mass storage 3 2 EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 Network Configuration To enabl...

Page 104: ...feature may be interrupted In this case wait for a while and connect with network again 5 If Property is selected the following screen is displayed On this screen specify Enable if you want to use DH...

Page 105: ...n the menu after boot Bundled software Stores various bundled software such as NEC ESMPRO Agent Maintenance Diagnoses your server system To use this feature select Tool menu on the top menu after boot...

Page 106: ...er 3 Setup 5 Installing Software Components Continue to install software components such as OS Refer to the following document and follow instructions Installation Guide Windows Tips Hibernate functio...

Page 107: ...e server is connected to a UPS refer to the documentation supplied with the UPS or the documentation for the application controlling the UPS 1 Shut down the OS 2 The server automatically turns off aft...

Page 108: ...Express5800 E120d 1 User s Guide 108 NEC Express5800 Series Express5800 E120d 1 Appendix 1 Specifications 2 Interrupt Lines...

Page 109: ...0 x8 lane x8 socket Low profile length 180 mm Graphics Graphic display resolution 16 770 000 colors 640x840 800x600 1 024x768 1 280x1 024 Interface 1x analog RGB MiniD Sub15 pins 1 front 1 x rear 1x s...

Page 110: ...reference when you 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 12...