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2-2  General Description 

STANDARD FEATURES 

The NEC Express5800/ft series is the server that has hardware for two servers. 

High performance 

Various Features 

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Intel

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 Xeon

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 Processor 

(2.00GHz/2.93GHz) 

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High-speed Ethernet interface 

(1000Mbps/100Mbps/10Mbps supported) 

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High-speed disk access 

(SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)) 

 

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Graphic accelerator “PILOT2” supported 

 

Expandability Self-diagnosis 

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Various IO optional slots 

- PCI Express REV1.1 (4 lane) 
  2 slots (Low Profile) 
- PCI Express REV2.0(4 lane)* 
  2 slots (Full Hight) 

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Large capacity memory supported 

: Max 96 GB 

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USB supported 

 

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Power On Self-Test (POST) 

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Test and Diagnosis (T&D) Utility 

 

High-reliability Maintainability 

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Memory monitoring feature (Correctable 
error correction/ Uncorrectable error 
detection) 

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Bus parity error detection 

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Error notification 

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BIOS password feature 

 

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Off-line Maintenance Utility 

 

Management Utilities 

Easy and Fine Setup 

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NEC ESMPRO 

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NEC DianaScope 

 

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NEC EXPRESSBUILDER   

(system setup utility) 

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SETUP (BIOS setup utility) 

 

Ready-to-use  

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Quick cableless connection: hard disk, 
CPU/IO module

 

 

Fault-tolerant Feature 

 

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Redundant modules achieved within a 

system 

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Higher hardware availability by isolation of 

failed module 

 

 

* For R320b-M4 only. 

Summary of Contents for N8800-162F

Page 1: ...N8800 162F EXP320L NEC Express5800 R320a E4 N8800 163F EXP320M NEC Express5800 R320b M4 User s Guide 1st Edition 4 2011 856 129125 111 A ONL 530_003_03 R320aE4_R320bM4 000 00 1103...

Page 2: ...e Warranty Statement accompanying each product However actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration customer data and operator control Since implement...

Page 3: ...This guide uses the following three types of symbols to give indications and precautions against a danger They are defined as follows Indicates that there is a risk of danger Each image symbolizes a p...

Page 4: ...icates a risk of a personal injury due to explosion Indicates a risk of a personal injury Prohibited actions Indicates a general prohibition that is not defined herein Do no touch the indicated area T...

Page 5: ...r fire Indicates a general action to take that is not defined herein Make sure to follow the instructions Be sure to provide earthing Otherwise an electric shock or fire may be caused For detailed not...

Page 6: ...erated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interf...

Page 7: ...eur du Canada This system is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This label id located on the internal DVD ROM installed in your system NOTE This product provides resistance against hardware faults...

Page 8: ...Server 2003 x64 Editions stands for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition Operating system and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition operating system or Microsoft Win...

Page 9: ...S unit Notes 1 No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission of NEC Corporation 2 The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice 3 The c...

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Page 11: ...low the system to instantaneously isolate the failed parts to assure non stop running operation will be moved smoothly from one module to the other minimizing damage to it You can use this NEC Express...

Page 12: ...ervice support etc Chapter 2 General Description This chapter describes what you should know about the product its component names functions operating procedures as well as handling of devices and oth...

Page 13: ...ant points or instructions to keep in mind when using the server or software CHECK Something you need to make sure when using the server of software TIPS Helpful information something useful to know A...

Page 14: ...tions or replacement of failed components To check NEC EXPRESSBUILDER components see the attached list Be sure to fill out and mail the software registration card that is attached to your operating sy...

Page 15: ...ND HANDLING OF INTERNAL DEVICES 1 7 DURING OPERATION 1 9 RACK MOUNT MODEL 1 10 FOR PROPER OPERATION 1 12 Transferring to Third Party 1 14 Disposal of Equipment and Consumables 1 15 Transporting Device...

Page 16: ...ESS TO USB FDD 3 19 CONFIGURING THE VIDEO MODE 3 20 CHAPTER 4 4 1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4 1 SYSTEM BIOS SETUP 4 2 STARTING SETUP UTILITY 4 3 DESCRIPTION OF ON SCREEN ITEMS AND KEY USAGE 4 4 CONFIGURATI...

Page 17: ...AGES 7 4 SERVER MANAGEMENT APPLICATION ERROR MESSAGE 7 9 troubleshooting 7 10 PROBLEMS WITH NEC EXPRESS5800 FT SERIES 7 10 PROBLEMS WITH NEC EXPRESSBUILDER 7 20 PROBLEMS WITH NEC ESMPRO 7 21 COLLECTIN...

Page 18: ...ING DIMM 8 22 REPLACING DIMM 8 24 PROCESSOR CPU 8 25 INSTALLING CPU 8 26 REMOVING CPU 8 29 PCI BOARD 8 30 INSTALLING PCI BOARD 8 33 REMOVING PCI BOARD 8 38 REPLACING PCI BOARD 8 38 SETUP OF OPTIONAL P...

Page 19: ...Chapter 1 Precautions for Use This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server...

Page 20: ...part of the system so that the user stays alert to possible risks Do not remove or damage the label If this label is missing about to peel off or illegible contact your sales agent The figures below...

Page 21: ...r damage to physical assets resulting from the use of this equipment in such systems or facilities Do not continue to use the equipment if you detect smoke odor or noise If the equipment emits smoke o...

Page 22: ...eds the rating there is a risk of overheating that could lead to a fire Do not plug the cord insecurely Insert the plug firmly into an outlet There is a risk of heat or fire due to poor contact when y...

Page 23: ...1 5 CAUTION Do not use any power outlet other than one for 3 prong This equipment has a 3 prong outlet You can only plug in to a 3 prong plug If you connect any plug other than the 3 prong one you may...

Page 24: ...have excessive metal flakes or conductive particles in the air Such environments may cause corrosion or short circuits of the printed board within this product resulting in not only damage to this pr...

Page 25: ...e appropriately due to the dead lithium and NiMH or Li Ion batteries contact your service representative to replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by NEC Do not disassemble the serv...

Page 26: ...lation Firmly install all power cords interface cables and or boards An incompletely installed component may cause a contact failure resulting in fire and or smoke Protect the unused connectors with t...

Page 27: ...t may fall off to cause injuries damage to hardware and or a fire Do not leave the optical disk drive s tray ejected Dust may get in the equipment to cause malfunction The ejected tray may also become...

Page 28: ...s For suitable racks contact your sales agent Do not use in the spot other than the designated one Install this equipment in the spot where it satisfies the conditions of installation Installing this...

Page 29: ...e people Make sure that the hinges and gudgeons on the top and the bottom of the door when you install it Neglecting this check could lead to dropping some parts and cause a breakage of them or could...

Page 30: ...reproduction of copy protect DVDs and CDs using reproduction equipment if such disks do not comply with the standards Clean the equipment regularly For procedures see Chapter 6 Regular cleaning is ef...

Page 31: ...nt Reference Length of the time effective at avoiding condensation in winter more than 10 C differences between room temperature and atmospheric temperature Disk devices Approximately 2 3 hours Tape m...

Page 32: ...on the hard disk drives Such undeleted data can be restored by special software and may be diverted To avoid this kind of troubles it is strongly recommended to use commercial software or services to...

Page 33: ...ur sales agent You are responsible for wiping out such data before disposal Erase all data on the hard disk backup data cartridges Flash FDD or other writable media such as CD R and CD RW DVD R preven...

Page 34: ...DEVICE This unit and options use lithium metal battery or lithium ion battery Contact your local reseller for transporting the unit by air or shipping since the regulation is applied to air and marit...

Page 35: ...Use 1 17 ABOUT OUR WEB SERVICE Information on NEC Express5800 ft series including modification modules is also available on our web site NEC Express5800 Web Site Asia Pacific at http www nec co jp exp...

Page 36: ...ustment it is difficult to maintain a good work posture and may get tired soon Be sure to adjust the angle before using the display Adjust Brightness and Contrast Displays allow you to adjust brightne...

Page 37: ...apter 2 General Description This chapter describes what you need to know to use the NEC Express5800 ft series Refer to this chapter when you want to know about certain components and how to operate th...

Page 38: ...Full Hight Large capacity memory supported Max 96 GB USB supported Power On Self Test POST Test and Diagnosis T D Utility High reliability Maintainability Memory monitoring feature Correctable error c...

Page 39: ...ant CPU processing and redundant memory It assures data redundancy through duplication of server data on an independent storage system These features eliminate server downtime that is usually caused b...

Page 40: ...ased system hardware No need to modify applications You can run Linux compliant applications on NEC Express5800 ft series Thus unlike other highly fault tolerant products special API or scripts are no...

Page 41: ...ocedure Since an NEC Express5800 ft series events use unique IDs they are easy to distinguish In service repairing You can repair or replace a failed module even if NEC Express5800 ft series is operat...

Page 42: ...FUNCTIONS OF COMPONENTS Names and functions of components are shown below 1 Front bezel The cover to protect devices in the front 2 LEDs For more information see the description on the front view on p...

Page 43: ...General Description 2 7 Front View With front bezel attached With front bezel removed...

Page 44: ...ead or write data from the disks such as DVDs and CD ROMs see page 2 30 7 System POWER LED This illuminates in green when one of the powers of the CPU IO modules is ON LED goes off when both powers of...

Page 45: ...pressing it for 4 seconds or longer 13 CPU IO module 1 This is a module with a set of CPU processor memory DIMM PCI board cooling fan unit and hard disk drive The name of each part is the same as CPU...

Page 46: ...2 10 General Description Rear View R320a E4 R320b M4...

Page 47: ...network system on LAN The number 1 indicates LAN 1 and 2 indicates LAN 2 after the circled numbers 5 Power unit This is a power unit a standard equipment 5 1 Stopper This is a lever for the CPU IO mo...

Page 48: ...The LED that lights while accessing the loaded DVD CD ROM 2 Tray eject button The button to eject the tray 3 Manual release The hole to be forced to eject DVD tray by pinpricking when optical disk ca...

Page 49: ...General Description 2 13 CPU IO Module 1 PCI Riser card R320a E4 top cover removed R320b M4 top cover removed...

Page 50: ...N1 5 2 LAN2 2 Processor CPU socket 2 1 Processor 1 CPU 1 6 Lithium battery 2 2 Processor 2 CPU 2 7 Management port 3 DIMM slot DIMM7 DIMM12 from the bottom 8 Connector for PCI riser card Used for R320...

Page 51: ...it cannot identify which one of the CPU IO modules has an error System FT LED This LED displays the device status The LED illuminates in green when operating under duplex condition The LED goes off if...

Page 52: ...CD ROM is being accessed LAN Connector LED LINK ACT LED The LINK ACT LED shows the status of a standard network port It is green if power is supplied to the main unit and hub and they are connected c...

Page 53: ...to remove CPU IO module safely The LED lights in green when it is able to remove CPU IO module The LED blinks in green when it is unable to remove CPU IO module The LED goes off when CPU IO module is...

Page 54: ...occurred on memory slot 9 An error occurred on memory slot 10 An error occurred on memory slot 11 An error occurred on memory slot 12 An error occurred on unknown memory slot LED is lit LED is not lit...

Page 55: ...ting the power code to AC inlet and the power unit receives the power The LED illuminates in green when turning the power of the device The power unit may be failing if the LED does not illuminate in...

Page 56: ...2 20 General Description BASIC OPERATION This section describes basic operation procedures of NEC Express5800 ft series...

Page 57: ...moved by unlocking the lock with the security key attached bezel 1 Insert the product accessory security key into the key slot and push lightly Turn the key to the left to unlock 2 Hold the right edge...

Page 58: ...nt panel Lift up the acrylic cover in front of the power switch and press power switch of the front panel After a while the NEC logo will appear on the screen IMPORTANT Do not turn off the power befor...

Page 59: ...C memory modules CPU IO modules keyboard mouse etc It also shows startup messages for various BIOS setup utilities According to the factory default settings the NEC logo appears on the display while P...

Page 60: ...u will need to start it when you want to modify the configuration for using the server Unless this message appears together with an error message you do not need to start the utility to modify the con...

Page 61: ...elf automatically At the time of reboot it will select the other CPU IO module and run POST or OS startup In this manner the server retries POST or OS startup with different combinations of CPU IO mod...

Page 62: ...O module to be started first is selected depending on the primary secondary status of modules when the server was shut down the last time The following devices are connected to the primary CPU IO modu...

Page 63: ...ore it is connected to this server is applied Therefore flipping this switch after connecting the Flash FDD has no effect If it is necessary to flip this switch during use temporarily disconnect the F...

Page 64: ...disk cannot be read or that needs formatting To format a floppy disk refer to your OS manual If you power on or restart NEC Express5800 ft series with the Flash FDD connected the server will access t...

Page 65: ...r Before touching the Flash FDD discharge static electricity from your body by touching a nearby metal object such as a doorknob or aluminum frame Do not disassemble the Flash FDD Do not apply a stron...

Page 66: ...he DVD ROM drive tray ejected Insert Remove Optical Disk Follow the steps below to set an optical disk 1 Before you insert an optical disk make sure that the server is powered on When the server is po...

Page 67: ...disk When you cannot eject the optical disk from the server even by pressing the eject button follow the steps below to eject it 1 Press the POWER switch to power off this server i e the POWER LED is...

Page 68: ...al side blank side Place the optical disk gently on the tray with the printed side up Do not scratch or use a pencil or ballpoint pen to write on the optical disk Keep away from cigarette smoke Do not...

Page 69: ...ribes setup procedures to make NEC Express5800 ft series ready for use CPU IO module has a processor function part and IO function part In utilities in this chapter the processor function part is refe...

Page 70: ...reinstall the OS the entire disk will be cleared If there is any data partition other than the system partition the data must be backed up before reinstalling the OS Operable disk configuration RAID m...

Page 71: ...es specified by NEC There is a risk of hard disk as well as the entire device breakdown when you install a third party hard disk drive Purchase two paired hard disk drive of the same model to configur...

Page 72: ...on of corresponding disk is having a failure The number enclosed with brackets is a slot number telling you which partitions of the internal disk is having a problem The following is an example when a...

Page 73: ...ically performs resynchronization 4 If the system does not perform resynchronization automatically in step 3 recover RAID manually by selecting Repair Mirroring Arrays RAID1 in ftdiskadm The following...

Page 74: ...verifying no partition of the specified disk is in Member replace the hard disk Wait approximately five minute before the system starts to resynchronize If there is no automatic synchronization manual...

Page 75: ...ake Mirroring Arrays RAID1 4 Repair Mirroring Arrays RAID1 5 Delete Mirroring Arrays RAID1 6 Remove Disk Partitions RAID1 7 Make Striping Array RAID1 0 8 Delete Striping Array RAID1 0 c Configurations...

Page 76: ...AID1 7 Make Striping Array RAID1 0 8 Delete Striping Array RAID1 0 c Configurations q Quit Command 1 Name Partition Label Status Member Mirroring Array RAID1 md0 boot DUPLEX 1 sda1 9 sdi1 md1 swap DUP...

Page 77: ...ing mode of 0 or 2 you need to use 802 3 mode in the setting of switch Unless you don t do this setting you may come across a failure of module or disconnection of network in changing machine Confirm...

Page 78: ...that are corresponding to slot 3 as a coupled interfaces vndctl add 3 2 Execute the command below to configure the network settings the parts with are to be specified by a user on the combined interf...

Page 79: ...UP LINK 1000Mb s FD bottom eth110600 DUPLEX UP LINK 1000Mb s FD 2 top eth100601 DUPLEX UP LINK 1000Mb s FD bottom eth110601 DUPLEX UP LINK 1000Mb s FD 3 top eth100100 DUPLEX UP LINK 1000Mb s FD botto...

Page 80: ...part PCI module Evaluate Startup and Stop of PCI Modules This section describes how to confirm the continuous system operation by failover after stopping the primary PCI module 1 Check which is the p...

Page 81: ...I module if the PCI module 0 is primary select PCI Module ID 10 If the PCI module 1 is primary select PCI Module ID 11 When you stop the operation of the primary PCI module a failover occurs and the s...

Page 82: ...Secondary Primary 1 PRIMARY LED Green 2 DISK ACCESS LED Amber or Green blinking Green when accessing to HDD LED System 3 System FT LED When duplication of disks is started after the completion of PCI...

Page 83: ...Green 2 DISK ACCESS LED Green Green LED System 3 System FT LED Green 2 Use the ft server utility to stop the operation of a CPU module to remove Move to the directory where the ft server utility of NE...

Page 84: ...rver utility select the stopped CPU module and click Start of CPU Module Start Stop Once the CPU module is started hardware diagnosis and then synchronization of memory memory copy are performed and t...

Page 85: ...Linux Setup and Operation 3 17 IMPORTANT After duplication is completed the FT LED illuminates in green Do not perform the evaluation of start and stop unless the above process is completed...

Page 86: ...the system operation by the following service programs in addition to the dedicated drivers Service names kdump ft firstboot snmpd portmap ESMntserver ESMamvmain ESMftreport ESMcmn ESMfilesys ESMIS E...

Page 87: ...e system was separated partition information etc of the disk A is destroyed Transition of sd device names Disk A USB FDD Disk B Before one of the PCI modules is separated sda sdb sdc After one of the...

Page 88: ...e etc X11 xorg conf backup is used by the system 2 Modify the following configuration in xorg conf Mdify the resolution Enter the value you want to configure in 1 s ModeLine in the 2 s Modes line Chan...

Page 89: ...olors from application menu due to hardware specification If you cannot restore the system since you have changed the resolution from application menu follow the steps below 1 Switch to the console mo...

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Page 91: ...chapter describes Basic Input Output System BIOS configuration When you install the NEC Express5800 ft series for the first time or install remove optional devices thoroughly read this chapter for bet...

Page 92: ...MPORTANT The SETUP utility is intended for system Administrator use only The SETUP utility allows you to set a password The server is provided with two levels of password Supervisor and User With the...

Page 93: ...n POST terminates Press F1 to resume F2 to SETUP Press F2 to start the SETUP utility and display its Main menu If you have previously set a password with the SETUP utility the password entry screen ap...

Page 94: ...Exit menu Changes the value parameter of the selected item to the previous value Changes the value parameter of the selected item to next value Enter Displays a submenu or chooses the selected parame...

Page 95: ...If you select No and then press either the Enter or Esc key the status before pressing the F9 key is restored Shows the following If you select Yes and then press the Enter key the setup will complete...

Page 96: ...ect Server AC LINK Last State To keep the server off powered even when power is supplied from the UPS Select Server AC LINK StayOff Keyboard To set Num Lock Select Advanced I O Device Configuration Nu...

Page 97: ...onsole Redirection and make necessary settings To use Remote wake up function Select Advanced Advanced Chipset Control Wake on LAN Enabled Memory To check the installed memory DIMM status Select Main...

Page 98: ...xit To configure detailed settings of functions select a submenu from the above menus Below describes configurable functions and parameters and the factory settings displayed in the screen for each me...

Page 99: ...X KB Displays the capacity of L2 cache L3 Cache XXXX KB Displays the capacity of L3 cache IMPORTANT Check and adjust the system clock before operation in the following conditions After transporting th...

Page 100: ...menu screen Select an option with the mark and press Enter to display its submenu See the table below for setup options on the screen Option Parameter Description Boot time Diagnostic Screen Disabled...

Page 101: ...only when the processor that supports this function is mounted Execute Disable Bit Disabled Enabled Specify whether or not to enable Execute Disable Bit feature Virtualization Technology Disabled Enab...

Page 102: ...ormation on options Option Parameter Description Serial Port 1 Disabled Enabled Auto Specify whether or not to enable Serial Port 1 Base I O address 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Specify the I O...

Page 103: ...ase I O address 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Specify the I O address and IRQ of Serial Port 2 Keyboard Features Display only NumLock AUTO On Off Specify whether or not to enable NumLock at syst...

Page 104: ...d is selected the extended ROM of the PCI card installed on PCI Slot 2 is initialized Note this option is displayed only when a PCI card is installed PCI Slot 3 Option ROM Enabled Disabled If Enabled...

Page 105: ...led Disabled If Enabled is selected the extended ROM of LAN 1 embedded in the motherboard is initialized Embedded PXE 2 Option ROM Enabled Disabled If Enabled is selected the extended ROM of LAN 2 emb...

Page 106: ...Intel R I IOAcceleration Technology feature Intel R VT d Disabled Enabled Specify whether or not to enable Intel R Virtualization Technology for Directed I O that Intel Chipset offers Wake On LAN Dis...

Page 107: ...System Configuration 4 17 Security Move the cursor onto Security to display the Security menu...

Page 108: ...hows when Set Supervisor Password is selected Set a password on this pop up screen Enter a password of up to seven alphanumeric characters and symbols from the keyboard IMPORTANT User password setup i...

Page 109: ...ETUP utility with the supervisor password Set User Password Enter Press Enter to display the user password entry screen With a user password accessing the SETUP menus is restricted Password on boot Di...

Page 110: ...ause POST at the end of POST if an error has occurred during POST execution AC LINK Stay Off Last State Power On Specify the AC LINK feature by selecting the status of the power supply unit of the ser...

Page 111: ...atus of the server when the power supply to the server restarts Parameter State before powered off Stay Off Last State Power On In service Off On On Out of service DC power Off Off Off On Forced shutd...

Page 112: ...4 22 System Configuration System Management Select System Management on the Server menu and press Enter to display the following screen Example...

Page 113: ...r Displays the chassis information Chassis Serial Number Displays the chassis information BMC Device ID Displays the BMC information BMC Device Revision Displays the BMC information BMC Firmware Revis...

Page 114: ...4 24 System Configuration Console Redirection Select Console Redirection on the Server menu and press Enter to display the following screen...

Page 115: ...15 2K Select a port rate used for the interface with a hardware console to be connected Console Type VT100 VT100 8bit PC ANSI 7bit PC ANSI VT100 VT UTF8 Select a console type Flow Control None XON XOF...

Page 116: ...4 26 System Configuration CRUx BMC LAN Configuration Submenu Select CRUx BMC LAN Configuration on the Server menu and press Enter to display the following screen CRU CPU IO module...

Page 117: ...if you use communication via HTTP a web interface HTTP Port Number 80 Set the TCP port number for the Management LAN to communicate via HTTP HTTPS Disabled Enabled Set Enabled if you use communicatio...

Page 118: ...ted Returning to default execute the Clear BMC Configuration It will take about tens of seconds by the time initialization is completed after executed the Clear BMC Configuration If you use the manage...

Page 119: ...he following screen See the table below for setup options on the screen Option Parameter Description Clear Online Event Logs Press Enter To clear event logs of the working module press the Enter key a...

Page 120: ...4 30 System Configuration Monitoring Configuration Select Monitoring Configuration on the Server menu and press Enter to display the following screen...

Page 121: ...the extended ROM scan Option ROM Scan Monitoring Timeout 60 300 1200 Set the timeout of the extended ROM scan unit second OS Boot Monitoring Disabled Enabled Select whether or not to enable the functi...

Page 122: ...tem Configuration Boot Move the cursor onto Boot to display the Boot menu The server searches for the boot device according to the order specified in this menu and use the software to boot the system...

Page 123: ...otable device You need to register the devices in order to boot from the arbitrary devices displayed on the menu up to 8 devices are registrable 2 You can register deregister the selected devices as t...

Page 124: ...4 34 System Configuration Exit Move the cursor onto Exit to display the Exit menu...

Page 125: ...n to save the current configuration data into the CMOS non volatile memory and exit the SETUP utility Select Exit Saving Changes to display the screen below Select Yes to save the current configuratio...

Page 126: ...into the CMOS non volatile memory If you select Yes here the SETUP Warning dialogue box appears If you select No in the SETUP Warning dialogue box you can exit SETUP without saving the changes you hav...

Page 127: ...ed But the following value keeps the changes you have made even if you select Load Setup Defaults System Time System Date Supervisor Password User Password CRUx BMC LAN Configuration If you select No...

Page 128: ...t Discard Changes you will see the dialogue box as shown below If you select Yes in the dialogue box changes you have made are discarded and previous settings are restored IMPORTANT The default value...

Page 129: ...u want to save changes you have made in CMOS non volatile memory without exiting SETUP When you select the Save Changes you will see the dialogue box as shown below If you select Yes in the dialogue b...

Page 130: ...ver Monitoring Configuration Option ROM Scan Monitoring and Disabled If Enabled is selected system may reboot while you are making settings However set Option ROM Scan Monitoring to Enabled after maki...

Page 131: ...changes made Select the item you want and press Enter key when the message is displayed xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx changes have been made Cancel Exit Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit...

Page 132: ...e 1 Press Enter key on the Adapter List menu Adapter Properties menu appears after a short while 2 Select SAS Topology and press Enter key SAS Topology menu appears after a while 3 Select the hard dis...

Page 133: ...D key while pressing Alt key Device Properties menu appears after a while Select Format and press Enter key Device Format menu appears after a while Press F key to start formatting After the completi...

Page 134: ...when an OS command does not shut down the server the POWER switch does not turn off the server or resetting does not work Press and hold the POWER switch on the server for over 4 seconds The power is...

Page 135: ...ecting their management LAN port to network you can remotely monitor and control the server such as keyboard video and mouse KVM with BMC Baseboard Management Controller a system management LSI As to...

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Page 137: ...ESSBUILDER DVD that comes with your server and to install the utilities stored on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CPU IO module has a processor function part and IO function part In utilities in this chapter t...

Page 138: ...to setup with the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER should have the same configuration as that for operation Boot Selection Menu When you insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER disk into the optical disk drive and reboot the...

Page 139: ...nance Utility Starts up the Offline Maintenance Utility BIOS FW Updating Updates the system BIOS ROM DOS Startup FD Creates Startup FD is used for starting the ROM DOS system Test and Diagnostics Star...

Page 140: ...anagement Stable operation of server Shutdown of a server immediately leads the customer to lose business opportunities and profits This requires servers to always operate in their perfect state If a...

Page 141: ...n of server fault NEC ESMPRO Agent includes the preventive maintenance function predicting the occurrence of a fault in advance as countermeasures for preventing faults from occurring It can previousl...

Page 142: ...The table below lists the typical faults reported by NEC ESMPRO Agent Component Reported information CPU CPU load is over the threshold CPU degrading etc Voltage Voltage lowering Temperature Temperat...

Page 143: ...For Vertical Horizontal and Pixel on the DataViewer 0 is displayed when the user does not locally login on the user name entering screen System environment Available This function monitors temperatur...

Page 144: ...e operation but the components used to update F W or BIOS is suspended and the suspension of a specific component The table below lists the NEC Express5800 ft series management tasks using NEC ESMPRO...

Page 145: ...press5800 ft series alert is immediately sent to the NEC ESMPRO Manager When the NEC ESMPRO Manager receives the alert a popup message appears The alert contains the detailed information of the fault...

Page 146: ...en is designed in the Explorer format to indicate the components in a server hierarchically for effective server management NEC ESMPRO Manager manages servers by using the following three types of GUI...

Page 147: ...t In addition it changes the status color of the failed server component This enables you to identify the failed portion AlertViewer The AlertViewer manages fault reports sent from servers together A...

Page 148: ...t is a utility which acts as an agent proxy between NEC Express5800 ft series and NEC ESMPRO Manager management PC For details on the operating environment the setting required before the setup and th...

Page 149: ...0 CPU1 on CPU module 0 CPU2 on CPU module 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 10 0 11 0 12 0 21 0 22 CPU module 1 DIMM slot 1 on CPU module 1 DIMM slot 2 on CPU module 1 DIMM slot 3 on CPU modu...

Page 150: ...3 11 4 11 5 11 6 11 7 11 8 11 9 11 10 11 11 SCSI enclosure 0 SCSI slot 0 on SCSI enclosure 0 SCSI slot 1 on SCSI enclosure 0 SCSI slot 2 on SCSI enclosure 0 SCSI slot 3 on SCSI enclosure 0 SCSI slot...

Page 151: ...module status lamp 2s turn green duplex login as a root user and then run the following command opt nec esmpro_sa bin ESMRestart For status lamp positions refer to Names and Functions of Components i...

Page 152: ...the DataViewer unknown or incorrect information appears in some information items The CPU information can be viewed by selecting System CPU in the ESMPRO tree Change of Installation States of CPU and...

Page 153: ...ng Report The LAN monitoring function defines the line status depending on the number of transmission packets and the number of packet errors within a certain period Thus the LAN monitoring function m...

Page 154: ...e SNMP Service of a system where the NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed is changed from the default public to a community name change the community settings of the NEC ESMPRO Agent too 1 Login as a root us...

Page 155: ...ettings of File System Monitoring Function New settings in thresholds of monitoring interval and free space monitoring are not reflected immediately after they are changed They are reflected at the ne...

Page 156: ...the server As a result the CPU load ratio of SNMP Service increases temporarily If you have trouble of terminating a movie player application turn off the server status monitoring by NEC ESMPRO Manag...

Page 157: ...thernet Adapters You Do Not Use When the cables are not connected to the Ethernet adapter ports NEC ESMPRO Agent determines that the ports are faulty does not have any media and the status color of ft...

Page 158: ...twork Ports Two trees of the Ethernet Board are displayed since a module has two Network Controllers Chipset Information Unknown is displayed as the type of the chipset information in the ft CPU Modul...

Page 159: ...ataViewer To monitor the state of the NEC Express5800 ft series on a management computer with installation of NEC ESMPRO Manager the DataViewer is used If you click each of the modules and items to be...

Page 160: ...e You can see the following information on the modules and the components on the CPU modules in the CPU Module tree General Allows the configuration and other information on the CPU modules to be view...

Page 161: ...S of the CPU modules to be updated See Maintenance of NEC Express5800 ft series described later for the update of BIOS of the CPU modules The detailed device identification information can be checked...

Page 162: ...5 26 Installing and Using Utilities DIMM Allows the information of DIMM on the CPU modules to be viewed...

Page 163: ...ee select the target PCI module from PCI Module in the ft tree You can see the following information on the PCI modules and the components on the PCI modules of the PCI Module tree This section descri...

Page 164: ...See Maintenance of NEC Express5800 ft series described later for the start stop and MTBF information clear of the CPU modules Update Allows the device identification information of the PCI modules to...

Page 165: ...the PCI slot tree select PCI Module PCI module containing PCI slot to be seen PCI slot of the ft tree You can see the following information on the PCI slot and the devices on the PCI slot in the PCI s...

Page 166: ...s function is not supported in the current version PCI Bridge General Allows the information of bridges on the PCI bus to be viewed This function is not supported in the current version PCI Bridge Bus...

Page 167: ...onnected to SCSI adapter to be seen SCSI adapter of the ft tree You can see the following information on the SCSI adapters in the SCSI adapter tree General This allows the SCSI configuration informati...

Page 168: ...e Ethernet Board tree IMPORTANT When there is unused Ethernet adapter ESMPRO Agent determines that the port is faulty does not have any media and the status color of ft PCI module Ethernet Board of th...

Page 169: ...ng Utilities 5 33 Maintenance This allows to refer clear the MTBF information of the ethernet adaptor See Maintenance of NEC Express5800 ft series described later for the MTBF information clear of the...

Page 170: ...ree General This function is not supported in the current version Maintenance This function is not supported in the current version Update This function is not supported in the current version Electro...

Page 171: ...e mirror disk components see the Mirror Disk tree To view information on Mirror Disk tree select Mirror Disk under ft tree You can see the redundancy status of the mirrors and the device IDs of the SC...

Page 172: ...all components those specific to particular components and general system settings The maintenance functions common to all components are operated in the same way basically the operation procedure and...

Page 173: ...L Local Executable on local server by using ft server utility Supported Not supported The table below shows the support of the whole system setup functions Quick dump Auto firmware update Auto module...

Page 174: ...atus LED 1 is amber and the status LED 2 is off Only the status LED illuminates amber when the module is in one of the following states Removed Broken Shot Firmware Update Complete Diagnostics Passed...

Page 175: ...reported by the NEC Express5800 ft series as an alert Stop Perform the procedure below before replacing a component 1 Select the target component in the ft tree 2 Check the current state with the Sta...

Page 176: ...5 40 Installing and Using Utilities Sample screen of NEC ESMPRO Manager 2 Maintenance screen of PCI module PCI Module Maintenance...

Page 177: ...by the LEDs on the target component The result of the start operation is registered in the event log Stop 1 Stop before replacing components 2 Select the target component by using the ft server utili...

Page 178: ...r the forced use of such a component To clear the MTBF information of a component with NEC ESMPRO Manager use the Maintenance tree of the component of the ft tree of the DataViewer Open the tree of th...

Page 179: ...Select the target component in the ft tree 2 Check the current state with the State display on the target component screen 3 Click the MTBF Clear button in the Maintenance screen for the target compon...

Page 180: ...f the target component with the LEDs and event log 3 Click the Show button in MTBF Information of the target component 4 Click the Clear button in MTBF Clear of the target component You can verify the...

Page 181: ...series can diagnose the component to detect the fault To diagnose a component with the NEC ESMPRO Manager use the Maintenance tree of the component in the DataViewer Open the tree of the component to...

Page 182: ...the target component The diagnosis result can be verified by Result of the diagnosis on the target component screen The result of the diagnosis is reported by the NEC Express5800 ft series as an alert...

Page 183: ...target component with the LEDs If the component is operating stop the component 3 Click the Diagnostics button in the Diagnosis Information on the target component The diagnosis result can be verifie...

Page 184: ...ware image file for update The table below shows the potential cases in which the firmware of a component is to be updated Firmware update Component Remote Local CPU Module When BIOS must be updated t...

Page 185: ...s5800 ft series 2 Select the target component in the ft tree 3 Check the current state with the State display on the target component screen If the component is operating stop the component 4 Click th...

Page 186: ...S ROM 6 After the BIOS for a single CPU module is completed click the Jump Switch button The module completely updated is started and the active module is stopped 7 Start the other module stopped Star...

Page 187: ...on the server is correctly stored in etc opt ft BIOS ROM Copy Online To Offline does not support it A module starts after copying it in Offline side from Online side by starting a stopping module 6 Af...

Page 188: ...MC firmware BMC firmware update Component Remote Local BMC When update to new firmware is required Remote Executable from remote management PC by using NEC ESMPRO Manager Local Executable on local ser...

Page 189: ...e Update Sample screen of ft server utility BMC 4 Enter the file location of the new firmware in the input box in step 1 is saved and select the Activate Perform the firmware update When update is com...

Page 190: ...e collected in two ways In each way the dump file is stored under the directory of var crash on the server Collecting dump of inactive module The dump is acquired from the inactive CPU module due to t...

Page 191: ...tree 2 Check the current state with the State display on the target component screen 3 Click the Dump button in the Maintenance screen for the target component A certain time is required for the dump...

Page 192: ...Check the current state of the target CPU module with the LEDs 3 Select the dump acquisition method with Dump of the target CPU module and click the Harvest button A certain time is required for the...

Page 193: ...recognize changes in NEC Agent By using this function the time lag can be reduced However it may consume a little bit more network band width since each state change will be notified to NEC ESMPRO Man...

Page 194: ...rall servers to be remotely managed by NEC DianaScope but this section indicates notes that require special attention for remotely managing this server using NEC DianaScope z When remotely managing th...

Page 195: ...er 2003 x64 Editions Installation You can install this utility according to the following procedure 1 Insert NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD in the optical disk drive after OS starts 2 Click from the menu disp...

Page 196: ...ity The log folder is made in the above mentioned folder and various information on this device is stored in the data compressed file zip form Uninstallation Choose Add or Remove Programs Product Info...

Page 197: ...Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter describes the daily maintenance of NEC Express5800 ft series and precautions when relocating or storing the server...

Page 198: ...nager on the management PC Check whether any alert is reported on the Operation Window DataViewer or Alert Viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager Viewers of NEC ESMPRO Operation Window Alert Viewer Data Viewer...

Page 199: ...the DVD ROM drive Disconnect the power plug before cleaning the server Cleaning the NEC Express5800 ft series For daily cleaning wipe the external surfaces of the server with a dry soft cloth Follow t...

Page 200: ...little dust Follow the steps below to clean the mouse regularly 1 Disconnect the mouse from the USB port of the keyboard while the server remains powered on 2 Turn the mouse upside down and rotate th...

Page 201: ...h the signal side of the optical disk with your hand 4 Wipe the tray with a dry soft cloth IMPORTANT Do not wipe the lens of the optical disk drive Doing so may damage the lens and may cause a malfunc...

Page 202: ...ead may be a cause of unsuccessful backup and damage to tape cartridge Clean the tape head regularly using a cleaning tape For procedure and interval of cleaning as well as lifetime of a tape cartridg...

Page 203: ...stics with the LAN cable connected the network may be influenced TIPS On checking the hard disk drive no data is written into the disk Startup and Exit of System Diagnostics Follow the steps below to...

Page 204: ...the diagnostics Guideline Shows the details of the keys to operate window Test summary window Shows the results of each test that executed the diagnostics Move the cursor and press the Enter key on t...

Page 205: ...t connect a FAT formatted removable media and select Save F Option Optional features can be used from this menu Reboot Reboots the system 8 Select Reboot in the Enduser Menu above The server restarts...

Page 206: ...alled floppy disk drive Use the optional Flash FDD or USB FDD Starting the Off line Maintenance Utility The Off line Maintenance Utility may be started in the following ways 1 Boot peripheral devices...

Page 207: ...y operation for five second after Language menu appears Japanese starts automatically 5 Select English When English is selected following tool menu appears 6 Select one of the tool and start Japanese...

Page 208: ...intenance Utility For further information ask your service representative The Off line Maintenance Utility provides the following features IPMI Information Viewer Provides the functions to view the sy...

Page 209: ...ssing is discontinued the system becomes unable to start ROM DOS startup FD Create a support disk for starting the ROM DOS system Test and diagnostics Execute various tests on the server system to che...

Page 210: ...ed stored due to a change in the floor layout to a great extent contact the sales agent Make sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data in the hard disk if any When moving the server with hard d...

Page 211: ...ort time condensation will occur and cause malfunctions and breakdown when these are used in such state When you start operating these equipments again after the transportation or the storage make sur...

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Page 213: ...Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This section covers some of the issues that can occur with this server and provides the trouble shooting steps you can refer to...

Page 214: ...he system operation Especially take note on whether any alert is reported to NEC ESMPRO Manager on the management PC Check whether any alert is reported on the Operation Window DataViewer or Alert Vie...

Page 215: ...ls of the NEC Express5800 ft series and near the handles of hard disks inform the user of the various server statuses by the colors and the patterns of going on going off and flashing If trouble seems...

Page 216: ...oard error Keyboard is faulty Disconnect the keyboard and connect it back again Replace the keyboard If restarting does not help replace the CPU IO module 0212 Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard cont...

Page 217: ...nsupported Processor detected on Processor 1 Unsupported CPU is mounted 0B29 Unsupported Processor detected on Processor 2 Unsupported CPU is mounted Check the supported CPU and replace it If this doe...

Page 218: ...pdating SDR PIA does not solve the issue replace the CPU IO module 0BB0 SMBIOS SROM data read error I2C bus is faulty SROM is faulty BMC is faulty 0BB1 SMBIOS SROM data checksum bad Data within SROM i...

Page 219: ...place CPU IO module 8150 NVRAM Cleared By Jumper CMOS clear jumper is mounted 8151 Password Cleared By Jumper Password clear jumper is mounted Turn off the DC power and change the jumper setting back...

Page 220: ...lace the CPU IO module 9064 Mixed CPU Steppings detected Different CPU steppings are found Check supported CPUs and replace them If replacing the CPU does not help replace CPU IO module 9090 9097 A me...

Page 221: ...tool such as NEC ESMPRO Agent or NEC ESMPRO Manager has been installed in the NEC Express5800 ft series or management PC you can obtain the error information from the display unit of the server or man...

Page 222: ...rly Make sure to use the power cord provided with the server Check the power cord for broken shield or bent plugs Make sure the power breaker for the connected power outlet is on If the power cord is...

Page 223: ...select Disabled If Option ROM Scan Monitoring is enabled the system may reboot while using the SAS Configuration utility Change back the setting after you finish using the utility Fail to access to ex...

Page 224: ...disk wait for approximately 15 seconds and then insert the disk again 2 If the disk is not recognized even after the operation above stop the PCI module in which the unrecognized disk is installed by...

Page 225: ...ailover Reconnect Flash FDD once after removing When the server process failover with the Flash FDD connected the Flash FDD is not normally recognized In that case once remove the Flash FDD and reconn...

Page 226: ...pdates information related to system operation and management in the following directories Because accessing any of these directories by a command or other means may impact fault tolerant functions an...

Page 227: ...100 100Mbps 10 10Mbps Select one of the following two for the duplex value 1 Half duplex 2 Full duplex Machine repeats rebooting at startup Is the value of OS Boot Monitoring in the BIOS setting appro...

Page 228: ...hould any reason requires you can forcefully reinstall the currenlty used device through consultation with the maintenance service engineer x is now STATE_BROKEN REASON_BELOW_MTBF x is a device number...

Page 229: ...when the cable is connected properly Make sure the cable isn t mistakenly connected to the server s LAN connector or to the serial port connector Check if IP address is duplicated IP address for the m...

Page 230: ...er On Self Test and display its Main menu 2 Select Advanced Advanced Chipset Control Wake on LAN Enabled Is Hub Client fixed as 1000M Check the following configurations Set the Hub as Auto Negotioatio...

Page 231: ...XX resync process are displayed in the middle of resync process of RAID But they are not problem in the system kernel INFO task mdXX_resync YYYY blocked for more than 120 seconds kernel echo 0 proc sy...

Page 232: ...displayed After this message appears check the error and take the appropriate corrective action according to the error codes listed in the table below Message Cause and Remedy This EXPRESSBUILDER vers...

Page 233: ...hooting 7 21 Problems with NEC ESMPRO NEC ESMPRO Manager See Chapter 5 See also online document in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD for troubleshooting and other supplementary information NEC ESMPRO Agent See C...

Page 234: ...d restart the system you cannot get correct information Collection of System Information IMPORTANT If you collect a system information with the below command verify that the collect target s disk part...

Page 235: ...m again may result in dumping improper data Press the DUMP switch on the primary CPU IO module whose POWER LED has been blinking for four to eight seconds Use something sharp such as curved clips to p...

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Page 237: ...alled or removed by the user NEC does not assume any liability for damage to optional devices or the server or malfunctions of the server resulted from installation by the user Be sure to use only opt...

Page 238: ...or alter the server Do not look into the DVD ROM drive Do not remove the lithium battery Disconnect the power plug before working with the server CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the...

Page 239: ...uitable workspace Work with the server on the anti static or concrete floor When you work with the server on a carpet where static electricity is likely to be generated make sure take anti static meas...

Page 240: ...onfirm the required ft server control software s version Refer to the sever accessory User s Guide check the NEC website or contact your sales representative 2 Verify the version of the ft control sof...

Page 241: ...IO module during the continuous operation disable the intended module place the module off line by using the ftServer Utility of the NEC ESMPRO Agent or the NEC ESMPRO Manager from the management PC...

Page 242: ...our server The operation is executed on the created mirror volume with installed hard disk drive pairs such as slot 0 on CPU IO module 0 1 slot 1 on CPU IO module 0 1 slot 2 on CPU IO module 0 1 The O...

Page 243: ...NG YOUR SYSTEM FOR UPGRADE before starting installing or removing options You must mount two HDDs that form dual disk configuration before starting the OS 1 Shut down the OS The system turns off autom...

Page 244: ...disk with the lever unlocked 7 Slowly close the lever When the lever is locked you will hear a click sound IMPORTANT Be careful not to pinch your finger s between the lever and handle TIPS Check the...

Page 245: ...following procedures 1 Shut down the OS The system turns off automatically 2 Remove the front bezel 3 Push the lever of the hard disk to unlock the handle 4 Hold the handle and hard disk to pull them...

Page 246: ...Installing 2 5 inch Hard Disk Drive to install a new hard disk CHECK The hard disk to be installed for replacement must have the same specifications as its mirroring hard disk Use unsigned hard disk d...

Page 247: ...ing may cause unexpected trouble Use the management software e g ftServer Utility or NEC ESMPRO Manager to identify the module to be removed so that the module is removed when it is stopped without fa...

Page 248: ...aintenance of NEC Express5800 ft series in Chapter 5 NEC ESMPRO Manager Select ft CPU Module CPU Module to be removed Maintenance Bring Up Bring Down Bring Down ftServer Utility Select FTServer CPU Mo...

Page 249: ...module in the next step 4 Loosen the screws securing the CPU IO module handle to press down the handle IMPORTANT Before you pull out a CPU IO module check the rear of the server to make sure cables f...

Page 250: ...it against parts in the device when you remove it 6 The CPU IO module is locked on the way and cannot be pulled out Lower the lock on the side of CPU IO module and unlock it and then pull it out 7 Pu...

Page 251: ...se a shock to the device at this time 1 Firmly hold the CPU IO module with both hands and insert it into the rack Hold the CPU IO module in such a way that its back panel connector faces the back of t...

Page 252: ...ation does not take place when the CPU IO module is connected In such a case check the status by using the ftServer Utility or NEC ESMPRO Manager DataViewer and then start up the CPU IO modules 3 Conn...

Page 253: ...ity from your body before handling the DIMM Do not touch the DIMM terminals or onboard parts with a bare hand or place the DIMM directly on the desk For more information on static electricity see ANTI...

Page 254: ...2 2 2 8GB 2 2 2 2 10GB 2 2 2 2 2 12GB 2 2 2 2 2 2 12GB 4 4 4 24GB 4 4 4 4 4 4 24GB 8 8 8 36GB 8 4 8 4 8 4 48GB 8 8 8 8 8 8 2GB 2 6GB 2 2 2 10GB 2 2 2 2 2 4GB 2 2 8GB 2 2 2 2 12GB 2 2 2 2 2 2 16GB 2 2...

Page 255: ...s off automatically 2 Disconnect the power cords from the outlets 3 Remove the CPU IO module referring to page 8 12 4 Remove three screws two on the front and one on the rear and remove the top cover...

Page 256: ...Insert a DIMM into the DIMM socket vertically TIPS Pay attention to the direction of the DIMM The terminal of the DIMM has a cutout to prevent misinsertion After the DIMM is completely inserted into t...

Page 257: ...install the CPU IO module 12 Connect the power cords 13 Press the POWER switch to power on the server 14 Verify that POST displays no error message If POST displays an error message write it down and...

Page 258: ...here are at least two DIMMs installed 1 Shutdown OS The system turns off automatically 2 Disconnect the power cords from the outlets 3 Remove the CPU IO module referring to page 8 12 4 Remove three sc...

Page 259: ...module 8 Attach the air duct 9 Place the top cover of the CPU IO module and secure it with three screws 10 Refer to page 8 12 and install the CPU IO module 11 Connect the power cords 12 Press the POW...

Page 260: ...failed DIMM 1 Identify the failed DIMM by referring to the memory slot error LED 2 Remove the CPU IO module referring to page 8 12 3 Replace the DIMM 4 Install the CPU IO module referring to page 8 12...

Page 261: ...th a bare hand or place the CPU directly on a desk Ensure to read ANTI STATIC MEASURES for more information on static electricity Do not use the system before checking to see it works correctly Make s...

Page 262: ...er cords 3 Remove the CPU IO module referring to page 8 12 4 Remove the cable connected to the air duct cover 5 Verify the location of the CPU socket 6 Remove four screws that secure the dummy heat si...

Page 263: ...t carefully TIPS Pay attention to the direction of the CPU The CPU and socket have pin marks to prevent misinsertion Check the pink marks of the CPU and the socket and insert the CPU correctly 11 Afte...

Page 264: ...attached on the back of the heat sink with your hand IMPORTANT If you install additional CPU ensure that the fins of the additional CPU s heat sink are in the same direction as those of the standard C...

Page 265: ...el Then tighten the screws with the order shown on the right 15 Install the air duct 16 Refer to page 8 12 and install the CPU IO module 17 Connect the power cord 18 Turn on the power by pressing the...

Page 266: ...irectly on the desk For more information on static electricity see ANTI STATIC MEASURES on page 8 3 Make sure to read ANTI STATIC MEASURES and PREPARING YOUR SYSTEM FOR UPGRADE Note the following to i...

Page 267: ...System Upgrade 8 31 PCI 2 PCI 1 R320a E4 R320b M4 PCI 2 PCI 1 PCI 4 PCI 3 Riser Card...

Page 268: ...t N8803 036 These boards can install to one piece by a total per the CPU IO module and two pieces in a server R320a E4 model Product name PCI 1 PCI 2 PCI 3 PCI 4 PCI slot performance PCIe 1 1 x4 lane...

Page 269: ...the shape of the PCI board slot connector Installing Low Profile PCI Board 1 Shut down the OS The server is automatically powered off 2 Unplug the power cords 3 Remove the CPU IO module by referring t...

Page 270: ...one screw 9 Refer to page 8 15 and install the CPU IO module 10 Plug the power cord 11 Press the power swtich and power on the server 12 Verify that there is no error message displayed at POST screen...

Page 271: ...move the CPU IO module referring to page 8 12 4 Remove one screw that secures the stopper and remove it 5 Remove three screws that secure the Riser Card and remove it from the motherboard 6 Remove one...

Page 272: ...8 36 System Upgrade 8 Remove the PCI bracket cover IMPORTANT Keep and store the removed PCI bracket cover with care 9 Install a PCI board in a PCI slot 10 Install the stopper and secure with one screw...

Page 273: ...er and secure it with one screw 13 Refer to page 8 15 and install the CPU IO module 14 Plug the power cord 15 Press the power swtich and power on the server 16 Verify that there is no error message di...

Page 274: ...twork cable and cables for PCI boards 7 The installed CPU IO module will start automatically 8 Confirm that the PCI board is correctly recognized by POST and OS N8803 038 Fibre Channel Board set 1 Che...

Page 275: ...ing Configuration See page 4 30 for more details For the supported connecting devices contact your sales agent N8804 009 1000BASE T 2ch board set IMPORTANT For LAN cable s connector use a RJ 45 connec...

Page 276: ...Driver installation procedure It is not necessary to install the driver for N8803 036 manually because it is included in the OS After installing the board confirm the following directory exists by us...

Page 277: ...lists of slots to install optional PCI boards Refer to List of option PCI boards and installable slots on page 8 12 Driver installation procedure It is not necessary to install the driver for N8803 03...

Page 278: ...dm devise of mapper mpathN and mappaer mpathNpM N and M is natural number except 1 are create under dev Then sd devise of FibreChannel is made virtualization by each path mpathN is Nth LUN mpathNpM is...

Page 279: ...ard None Hard disk maximum 9 6TB 600GB 16 The user area is reduced to a half of the physical capacity due to software mirroring File bay 2 5 inch 16 slots Additional slot PCI ExpressREV1 1 x8slot 2 PC...

Page 280: ...N8800 162F EXP320L NEC Express5800 R320a E4 N8800 163F EXP320M NEC Express5800 R320b M4 User s Guide 1st Edition 4 2011 856 129125 111 A...

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