NEC B120a User's Guide

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NEC Express5800/BladeServer Series

N8400-083F/084F/085F

NEC Express5800/B120a

User's Guide

1st Edition

2-2009

ONL-540_001_04-B120a-100-99-0902

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To allow for design and specification improvements, the information in this document is subject to change at any time, without notice. Reproduction of this document or portions thereof without prior written approval of NEC is prohibited.

First Printing, February 2009

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Keep this User's Guide at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary.

SAFETY INDICATIONS

Follow the instructions in this User's Guide for your safety to use the server.

The server contains components with possible danger, hazards that may cause by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards.

Server components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around them as well as described in this User's Guide.

In the User's Guide or warning labels, "WARNING" or "CAUTION" is used to indicate a degree of danger. These terms are defined as follows:

WARNING

CAUTION

Precautions and notices against hazards are presented with one of the following three symbols. The individual symbols are defined as follows:

This symbol indicates the presence of a hazard if the instruction is ignored. An image in the symbol illustrates the hazard type. (Attention)

This symbol indicates prohibited actions. An image in the symbol illustrates a particular prohibited action. (Prohibited Action)

This symbol indicates mandatory actions. An image in the symbol illustrates a mandatory action to avoid a particular hazard. (Mandatory Action)

(Example) (Example)

Symbol to draw attention

Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in death or serious personal injury if the instruction is ignored. Indicates the presence of a hazard that may cause minor personal injury, including burns, or property damage if the instruction is ignored.

Description of a danger Term indicating a degree of danger

CAUTION

Plug in to a proper power source. Use a proper wall outlet. Use of an improper power source may cause a fire or a power leak.

Symbols used in this User's Guide and warning labels are listed below.

Attentions

Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock.

Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire.

Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught.

Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury by the moving fan blades.

Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury.

Indicates that improper use may cause explosion.

Indicates a general notice or warning that cannot be specifically identified.

Prohibited Actions

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the server. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be caused.

Do not touch any component other than specified. Otherwise, an electric shock or personal injury such as burns may be caused.

Keep away from fire. Otherwise, an ignition may be caused.

Keep away from water or liquid. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be caused.

Indicates a general prohibited action that cannot be specifically identified.

Mandatory Action

Unplug the power cord of the server. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be caused.

Indicates a mandatory action that cannot be specifically identified. Make sure to follow the instruction.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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 interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

BSMI Statement (N8400-083F/084F/085F)

CE Mark EMI:

Australia EMI:

NOTE: This is a Class A product. In domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Canada EMI:

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Trademarks

NEC ESMPRO and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER are trademarks of NEC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Datalight is a registered trademark of Datalight, Inc. ROM-DOS is a trademark of Datalight, Inc. AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States and other countries. LSI and the LSI logo design are trademarks or registered trademarks of LSI Corporation. Adaptec and its logo is a registered trademark of Adaptec, Inc. of United States. SCSISelect is a trademark of Adaptec, Inc. of the United States. Adobe, Adobe logo, and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective trademark owners.

Windows Server 2008 stands for Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Standard Operating system and Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise operating system. Windows 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® Windows Server® 2003, Standard x64 Edition operating system and Microsoft® Windows

Server® 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition operating system. Windows Server 2003 stands for Microsoft® Windows Server

2003 R2, Standard Edition operating system and Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition operating

system, or Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003, Standard Edition operating system and Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003,

Enterprise Edition operating system. Windows XP x64 Edition stands for Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64

Edition operating system. Windows XP stands for Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition operating system and

Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system. Windows 2000 stands for Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server

operating system and Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Advanced Server operating system, and Microsoft® Windows® 2000

Professional operating system. Windows NT stands for Microsoft® Windows NT® Server network operating system version

3.51/4.0 and Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation operating system version 3.51/4.0. Windows Me stands for Microsoft

Windows® Millennium Edition operating system. Windows 98 stands for Microsoft® Windows®98 operating system.

Windows 95 stands for Microsoft® Windows®95 operating system. WinPE stands for Microsoft® Windows® Preinstallation

Environment.

Momentary voltage drop prevention:

This product may be affected by a momentary voltage drop caused by lightning. To prevent a momentary voltage drop, an AC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit should be used.

Notes:

(1) No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of

NEC Corporation.

(2) The contents of this User's Guide may be revised without prior notice.

(3) The contents of this User's Guide shall not be copied or altered without the prior written

permission of NEC Corporation.

(4) All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this User's Guide. If

you notice any part unclear, incorrect, or omitted in this User's Guide, contact the service representative where you purchased this product.

(5) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or

consequential damages arising from the use of this User's Guide regardless of Item (4).

PREFACE

Welcome to the NEC Express5800/BladeServer series server.

The NEC Express5800/BladeServer holds powerful performance and employs the latest technology to implement a computer for the next generation. With its potential capabilities, the server may be used as the workstation PC that configures a client-server system and provides high-speed processing and superior reliability.

Read this User's Guide thoroughly to fully understand handling of the server and appreciate its functions to the maximum extent.

ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE

This User's Guide is a guide for proper setup and use of the server.

This User's Guide also covers useful procedures for dealing with difficulties and problems that may arise during setup or operation of the server.

Keep this manual for future use.

The following describes how to proceed with this User's Guide.

How to Use This User's Guide

To aid you in finding information quickly, this User's Guide contains the following information:

Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server

includes information that needs attention to use the CPU blade. Make sure to read this chapter before setting up and using the CPU blade. It also includes requirements and advisory information for transfer and disposal of the CPU blade.

Chapter 2 General Description

includes information necessary to use the CPU blade, such as names and functions of its components.

Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server

tells you how to select a site, unpack the system, make cable connections, and power on your system.

Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server

tells you how to configure the system and provides instructions for running the BIOS Setup Utility and the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility, which is used to configure RAID drive in your system.

Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System

describes how to install the operating system.

Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities

describes how to install the utilities for the server. It also includes a description on using the attached "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" DVD.

Chapter 7 Maintenance

provides you with all the information necessary to maintain successful operation of the CPU blade.

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

contains helpful information for solving problems that might occur with your system.

Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server

provides you with instructions for upgrading your system with an additional processor, optional memory, optional mezzanine cards, and hard disk drives.

Appendix A Specification

provides specifications for your CPU blade.

Appendix B Installing the Operating System

describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions, and Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup.

Text Conventions

The following conventions are used throughout this User's Guide. For safety symbols, see "SAFETY INDICATIONS" provided earlier.

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IMPORTANT:

NOTE:

Items that are mandatory or require attention when using the server

Helpful and convenient piece of information

IN THE PACKAGE

The carton contains various accessories, as well as the server itself. See the packing list to make sure that you have everything and that individual components are not damaged. If you find any component missing or damaged, contact your service representative.

 Store the provided accessories in a designated place for your convenience. You will need

them to install an optional device or troubleshoot the server, as well as to set it up.

 Make a backup copy of each provided floppy disk, if any. Store the original disk as the

master disk in a designated place, and use its copy.

 Improper use of any provided floppy disk or CD-ROM may alter your system

environment. If you find anything unclear, immediately ask your service representative for help.

Preface ..............................................................................................................................................i

About This User's Guide..................................................................................................................ii

In the Package................................................................................................................................ iii

Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server........................................................................ 1-1

Safety Notes................................................................................................................................. 1-2

For Proper Operation ................................................................................................................... 1-5

Transfer to Third Party................................................................................................................. 1-7

Disposal and Consumables .......................................................................................................... 1-8

User Support ................................................................................................................................ 1-9

Chapter 2 General Description ..................................................................................... 2-1

Overview...................................................................................................................................... 2-2

Standard Features......................................................................................................................... 2-3

Part Names and Controls ............................................................................................................. 2-4

CPU Blade............................................................................................................................... 2-4

Hard Disk Drive ...................................................................................................................... 2-8

Lamp Indications..................................................................................................................... 2-9

Using Your Server...................................................................................................................... 2-15

Power-on of Blade Server...................................................................................................... 2-15

Power-off of Blade Server ..................................................................................................... 2-17

POST ..................................................................................................................................... 2-17

Device Identification ............................................................................................................. 2-20

Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server ................................................................................3-1

Before Installing CPU Blade ....................................................................................................... 3-2

Check of MAC Address........................................................................................................... 3-2

Installing DIMM...................................................................................................................... 3-2

Installing the CPU Blade ............................................................................................................. 3-3

Installing the Hard Disk Drive..................................................................................................... 3-3

Making Connections .................................................................................................................... 3-4

Network................................................................................................................................... 3-6

Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server.............................................................................. 4-1

System BIOS ~ SETUP ~ ............................................................................................................ 4-1

Starting SETUP Utility ............................................................................................................ 4-2

Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage .................................................................... 4-3

Menu and Parameter Descriptions........................................................................................... 4-4

RAID Configuration ...................................................................................................................4-23

RAID......................................................................................................................................4-23

Configuration by N8403-027 SATA Interface Card ...............................................................4-28

LSI Software Configuration Utility........................................................................................4-29

Menu Tree ..............................................................................................................................4-31

Operating Procedures for Setup Utility ..................................................................................4-32

LSI Software Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility...........................................4-39

Configuration by N8403-026 RAID Controller .....................................................................4-41

Before Using WebBIOS .........................................................................................................4-45

Using WebBIOS.....................................................................................................................4-48

Configuring Virtual Drive ......................................................................................................4-62

Operation of Various Features ................................................................................................4-72

Locate.....................................................................................................................................4-81

Slow Initialize ........................................................................................................................4-82

WebBIOS and Universal RAID Utility ..................................................................................4-83

Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup............................... 5-1

About Express Setup ....................................................................................................................5-2

Windows Server 2008...................................................................................................................5-3

Notes on Windows Installation.................................................................................................5-3

Flow of Setup ...........................................................................................................................5-7

Installing the Windows Server 2008.........................................................................................5-8

Installing and Setting Device Drivers.....................................................................................5-21

Microsoft Windows Server 2003................................................................................................5-22

Notes on Windows Installation...............................................................................................5-22

Flow of Setup .........................................................................................................................5-28

Installing the Windows Server 2003.......................................................................................5-29

Installing and Setting Device Drivers.....................................................................................5-38

Available Switch Options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini file.........................................5-39

Setting for Solving Problems......................................................................................................5-40

Installing Maintenance Utilities..................................................................................................5-52

Updating the System...................................................................................................................5-52

Making Backup Copies of System Information..........................................................................5-53

Installing with the OEM-FD for Mass Storage Device ..........................................................5-54

Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities ....................................................................... 6-1

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER...........................................................................................................6-2

Autorun Menu ..........................................................................................................................6-6

Parameter File Creator..................................................................................................................6-7

Parameter File ..........................................................................................................................6-8

NEC ESMPRO ...........................................................................................................................6-20

Universal RAID Utility...............................................................................................................6-22

Setup with Express Setup.......................................................................................................6-22

Manual Setup .........................................................................................................................6-22

Using Universal RAID Utility via Network...........................................................................6-22

NEC Product Info Collection Utility.......................................................................................... 6-23

Installation ............................................................................................................................. 6-23

Using Utility .......................................................................................................................... 6-23

Uninstallation ........................................................................................................................ 6-23

Chapter 7 Maintenance.................................................................................................. 7-1

Making Backup Copies................................................................................................................ 7-1

System Diagnostics...................................................................................................................... 7-2

Test Items ................................................................................................................................ 7-2

Startup and Exit of System Diagnostics .................................................................................. 7-3

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 8-1

System Viewers............................................................................................................................ 8-2

Error Messages ............................................................................................................................ 8-3

POST Error Messages .............................................................................................................8-3

Lamps .......................................................................................................................................... 8-7

Solving Problems......................................................................................................................... 8-8

CPU Blade............................................................................................................................... 8-8

Problems with Windows........................................................................................................ 8-14

Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER............................................................................ 8-19

Problems with Express Setup ................................................................................................ 8-20

Problems with Parameter File Creator................................................................................... 8-22

Problem with Disk Array Configuration................................................................................ 8-22

Problems with RAID System and RAID Controller.............................................................. 8-22

Problems with N8403-018 FibreChannel Controller............................................................. 8-23

Collecting Event Log ................................................................................................................. 8-24

Collecting Configuration Information........................................................................................ 8-25

Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information.......................................................................... 8-25

Memory Dump........................................................................................................................... 8-26

Recovery for Windows System.................................................................................................. 8-27

Maintenance Tools ..................................................................................................................... 8-28

Starting Maintenance Tools ................................................................................................... 8-28

Function of Maintenance Tools ............................................................................................. 8-30

Maintenance Tools with Remote Console ............................................................................. 8-32

Resetting the CPU blade ............................................................................................................ 8-34

Forced Shutdown ....................................................................................................................... 8-35

Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server ................................................................................9-1

Safety Notes................................................................................................................................. 9-2

Anti-static Measures .................................................................................................................... 9-3

Preparation for Installation .......................................................................................................... 9-4

Installation/Removal Procedure................................................................................................... 9-5

Processor (CPU) ...................................................................................................................... 9-5

DIMM.................................................................................................................................... 9-14

Mezzanine Card..................................................................................................................... 9-20

Interface Card for Connecting Hard Disk Drive.................................................................... 9-26

Hard Disk Drive .................................................................................................................... 9-30

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Appendix A Specifications............................................................................................A-1

Appendix B Installing the Operating System..............................................................B-1

Setup and Re-setup of CPU Blade of Diskless Model................................................................. B-1

Local Installation..................................................................................................................... B-1

Remote Desktop for Management............................................................................................. B-33

Windows Server 2008 ........................................................................................................... B-33

Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions...................................................................................... B-33

Windows Server 2003 ........................................................................................................... B-34

Setup of Device Driver (Normally Installed in Server)............................................................. B-35

PROSet.................................................................................................................................. B-35

Network Driver .....................................................................................................................B-36

Graphics Accelerator............................................................................................................. B-37

Installing Fibre Channel Controller Driver (N8403-018)...................................................... B-37

Optional Network Board Driver............................................................................................ B-38

Setup of Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB).............................. B-40

Setup Teaming....................................................................................................................... B-41

Remove Team........................................................................................................................ B-43

Setting WOL.............................................................................................................................. B-44

SETTING Receive Side Scaling................................................................................................ B-47

Re-installation of the Network Driver ....................................................................................... B-48

Available Switch Options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini File....................................... B-50

Setting for Solving Problems..................................................................................................... B-51

Setting for Collecting Memory Dump (Debug Information) ................................................ B-51

Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist................................... B-51

Updating the System - Applying Service Pack -........................................................................ B-53

Local Update ......................................................................................................................... B-54

Update from TS Client (Windows Server 2008) ................................................................... B-62

Update from TS Client (Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions) .............................................. B-63

Update from TS Client (Windows Server 2003) ................................................................... B-66

About Windows Activation ................................................................................................... B-69

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Chapter 1

Notes on Using Your Server

This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server.

1-2 Notes on Using Your Server

SAFETY NOTES

This section provides notes on using the server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper and safe use of the server. For symbols, see "SAFETY INDICATIONS" provided earlier.

WARNING

Do not use the server for services where critical high availability may directly affect human lives.

The server is not intended to be used with or control facilities or devices concerning human lives, including medical devices, nuclear facilities and devices, aeronautics and space devices, transportation facilities and devices; and facilities and devices requiring high reliability. NEC assumes no liability for any accident resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage if the server has been used in the above conditions.

Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.

Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server on any occasion other than described in this User's Guide. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server.

Do not remove the lithium battery.

The server contains the lithium battery. Do not remove the battery. Placing the lithium close to a fire or in the water may cause an explosion.

When the server does not operate appropriately due to the dead lithium battery, contact your service representative. Do not disassemble the server to replace or recharge the battery by yourself.

Do not use the server if any smoke, odor, or noise is present.

If smoke, odor, or noise is present, immediately turn off the system and disconnect the power plug from the outlet, then contact your service representative. Using the server in such conditions may cause a fire.

Keep needles or metal objects away from the server.

Do not insert needles or metal objects into ventilation holes in the server. Doing so may cause an electric shock.

Use the devices only in the specified areas.

CPU blades and hard disk drives should be installed in the dedicated Blade Enclosure for their uses. Do not install the CPU blades and hard disk drives in a chassis other than the Blade Enclosure. Failure to follow it may result in fire and/or electric shock to occur.

Notes on Using Your Server 1-3

WARNING

Do not handle the CPU blade if it is installed in the Blade Enclosure.

To install or remove an option from the CPU blade, first turn off the power of the CPU blade and remove the CPU blade from the Blade Enclosure. If you touch parts on the CPU blade with it connected to the Blade Enclosure, you may get an electric shock.

Do not install or remove more than one CPU blade at a time.

Install or remove CPU blades one by one. If you install or remove more than one CPU blade at a time or a CPU blade with the cover of another slot removed, you may be electrically shocked.

Do not use the equipment in the place where corrosive gases exist.

Make sure not to locate or use the server in the place where corrosive gases (sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, chlorine, ammonia, ozone, etc) exist. Also, do not set it in the environment where the air (or dust) includes components accelerating corrosion (ex. sulfur, sodium chloride) or conductive metals. There is a risk of a fire due to corrosion and shorts of an internal printed board.

CAUTION

Keep water or foreign matter away from the CPU blade.

Do not let any form of liquid (water etc.) or foreign matter (e.g., pins or paper clips) enter the server. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock, a fire, or a failure of the server. When such things accidentally enter the server, immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Do not disassemble the server. Contact your service representative.

Make sure to complete device installation.

Always install a CPU blade, hard disk drive and board firmly. An incompletely installed device may cause a contact failure, resulting in smoking or fire.

Do not use any unauthorized interface cable.

Use only interface cables provided by NEC and locate a proper device and connector before connecting a cable. Using an authorized cable or connecting a cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire. Also, observe the following notes on using and connecting an interface cable.

 Do not use any damaged cable connector.  Do not step on the cable.  Do not place any object on the cable.  Do not use the Blade Enclosure with loose cable connections.

1-4 Notes on Using Your Server

Avoid installation in extreme temperature conditions.

Immediately after the server is powered off, its internal components such as hard disk drives are very hot. Leave the server until its internal components fully cool down before installing/removing any component.

Avoid contact with the server during thunderstorms.

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when a thunderstorm is approaching. If it starts thundering before you disconnect the power plug, do not touch any part of the server including the cables. Failure to follow this warning may cause a fire or an electric shock.

Keep animals away from the server.

Pet's discharges or fur may enter the CPU blade and cause a fire or electric shock.

CAUTION

Notes on Using Your Server 1-5

FOR PROPER OPERATION

Observe the following notes for successful operation of the server. Use of the server ignoring the notes will cause malfunctions or failures of the server.

 CPU blade

– N8400-083F/084F/085F CPU blade assembly can 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 blade, put it into the case in which the CPU blade was contained at the purchase and pack it into the package.

– The CPU blade is extremely sensitive to static electricity. Make sure to touch the metal

frame of the server to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the CPU blade. Do not touch the CPU blade terminals or on-board parts by a bare hand and place the CPU blade directly on the desk.

– Check and adjust the system clock before the operation if any of the following

conditions is applicable.

 After carriage of device  After storage of device  After the device is entered into the pause state under the environmental

condition enduring device operation (temperature: 10°C - 35°C, humidity:

20% - 80%) Check the system clock at the rough rate of once per month. When the system clock is installed in a system requiring high time precision, it is recommended to use a time server (NTP server). If the system clock is remarkably delayed or advanced as the passage of time in spite of adjustment, contact your service representative to ask maintenance.

– Store the unit under the storage condition (temperature: -10°C - 55°C, humidity: 20% -

80%, without condensation) to allow built-in devices and the unit to operate correctly in the next operation.

– Before turning off the power of a CPU blade, shut down the CPU blade correctly.

– Turn on the power of each CPU blade by the use of the POWER switch or the remote

power-on after the period of 30 seconds or longer has passed from the supply of AC power (the POWER lamp of the CPU blade goes on amber) to every power unit. The power of the CPU blade may not be turned on if the power-on operation is done within the period of less than 30 seconds from the supply of AC power. After making sure that the AC power is supplied to every power unit, turn on the power of each CPU blade by using the POWER switch.

– After turning off the power of a CPU blade once, turn on the power again after 30

seconds have passed from the power-off.

– Remove a CPU blade after turning off the power of the CPU blade.

1-6 Notes on Using Your Server

– The CPU blade contains precision component that is easily affected by drastic

temperature change. If the CPU blade is used after storage or relocation, make sure that the CPU blade is fully adapted to the operating environment.

– Make sure that the options are optional devices for the purchased blade server. If an

option can be installed or connected to the CPU blade, the option may not operate properly and further the CPU blade may be defected.

– Do not perform 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 the CPU blade from the Blade Enclosure.  Disconnect the power cord from the power unit of the Blade Enclosure.

 Hard disk drive

– The hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to static electricity. Make sure to touch the

metal frame of the server to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the hard disk drive. Do not touch the hard disk drive terminals or on-board parts by a bare hand and place the hard disk drive directly on the desk.

– Do not give excess shocks or vibrations to the hard disk drive. Failure to follow it may

cause the hard disk drive to be defected.

– The hard disk drive to be used should be options of the purchased blade server.

– Confirm the slot to which the hard disk drive is inserted. The slot for the hard disk

drive to be connected to each CPU blade is defined previously.

– The hard disk drive contains precision component that is easily affected by drastic

temperature change. If the hard disk drive is used after storage or relocation, make sure that the hard disk drive is fully adapted to the operating environment.

 Optional memory, processor, mezzanine card, board, and other electronic components

– These components are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Make sure to touch the

metal frame of the server to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the components. Do not touch the terminals or parts on the components by a bare hand and place the components directly on the desk.

– Make sure that the options are optional devices for the purchased blade server. If an

option can be installed or connected to the server, the option may not operate properly and further the server itself may be defected.

– The internal option device contains precision component that is easily affected by

drastic temperature change. If the device is used after storage or relocation, make sure that the device is fully adapted to the operating environment.

– It is recommended to use options provided by NEC. Some memory devices and hard

disk drives of other vendors are designed to be available for the server. If such an option causes the server to be defected or damaged, you will be charged for the repair within the warranty period.

 Do not use a cellular phone or pager around the server.

Turn off the cellular phone or pager. Radio interference may cause malfunctions of the server.

Notes on Using Your Server 1-7

TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY

The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided with the server to a third party:

Server

Make sure to provide this manual along with the server to a third party.

IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive

Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g., customers' information or companies' management information) on the removed hard disk drive to any third parties.

Data seems to be erased when you empty "Recycle Bin" of Windows or execute the "format" command of the operating system. However, the actual data remains written on the hard disk drive. Data not erased completely may be restored by special software and used for unexpected purposes.

It is strongly recommended that the software or service (both available at stores) for data erasure should be used in order to avoid the trouble explained above. For details on data erasure, ask your sales representative.

Provided Software

To transfer or sell any software application that comes with the server to a third party, the following requirements must be satisfied:

 All provided software applications must be transferred and no backup copies must be

retained.

 Transfer requirements listed in "Software License Agreement" that comes with each

software application must be satisfied.

 Software applications that are not approved for transfer must be uninstalled before

transferring the server.

1-8 Notes on Using Your Server

DISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES

 Dispose of the CPU blade, hard disk drives, Blade Enclosure, option board, floppy disks,

and CD/DVD-ROMs according to all national laws and regulations. Also dispose of the power cord provided with the server to avoid diversion to some other devices.

IMPORTANT:

 For disposal (or replacement) of the battery on the mother board of

the server, consult with your service representative.

 It is the user's responsibility to completely erase or modify all the

data stored in storage device such as hard disk drive so that the data cannot be restored.

 The server contains some components that are only good for a limited period of time and

require replacement. For stable operation of the server, NEC recommends you replace these components on a regular basis. Consult with your service representative for replacement or the product lives.

WARNING

Do not remove the battery.

The server contains the lithium battery. (Some option devices contain lithium battery, nickel cadmium battery, or nickel hydrogen battery.) Do not remove the battery. Placing the lithium, nickel cadmium, or nickel hydrogen battery close to a fire or in the water may cause an explosion.

When the server does not operate appropriately due to the dead lithium battery, contact your service representative. Do not disassemble the server to replace or recharge the battery by yourself.

CPU blade

Notes on Using Your Server 1-9

USER SUPPORT

Before Asking for Repair, do the following when the server appears to fail:

1. Check if the power cord and the cables to other devices are properly connected.

2. See Chapter 8 to find if your problem fits the description. If it does, take the

recommended measure for it.

3. Check if the software required for operation of the server is properly installed.

If the server still appears to fail after you have taken the above actions, consult with your service representative immediately. Take notes on lamp indications of the server and alarm indications on the display unit before consultation, which may provide a significant help to your service representative.

1-10 Notes on Using Your Server

Advice for Health

The longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you become tired, which may cause disorders of your body. When you use a computer, observe the following to keep yourself from getting tired:

Good Working Posture

You have good posture if the following are satisfied when you use a computer:

• You sit on a chair with your back straight.

• Your hands are parallel with the floor when you put them on the

keyboard.

• You look at the screen slightly lower than your eye height.

You have "good working posture" as described in the above when no part of your body is under excess strain, in other words when your muscles are most relaxed.

You have "bad posture" when you sit with your back hunched up or you operate a display unit with your face close to the screen. Bad working posture may cause eye strain or poor eyesight.

Adjustment of Display Unit Angles

Most display units are designed for adjustment of the horizontal and vertical angles. This adjustment is important to prevent the screen from reflecting bright lights and to make the display contents easy to see. You will not be able to keep "good working posture" and you will feel more tired than you should if you operate a display unit without adjusting horizontal and vertical angles.

Adjustment of Screen Brightness and Contrast

The display unit has brightness and contrast adjustment functions. The most suitable brightness and contrast depend on the individual and the working environment (well-lighted room or insufficient light). Adjust brightness and contrast so that the screen will be easy to see. An extremely bright or dark screen will give a bad effect to your eyes.

Adjustment of Keyboard Angle

The keyboard provided with the server is designed for adjustment of an angle. Adjust the keyboard angle at which the keyboard is easy to operate. The adjustment assists in reducing strain on your shoulders, arms, and fingers.

Cleaning of Equipment

Clean equipment regularly. It is difficult to see the display contents on a dusty screen. Keeping equipment clean is also important for your sight.

Fatigue and Rest

If you feel tired, you should stop working and do light exercises.

Chapter 2

General Description

This chapter provides information that you should be familiar with before using the server. It includes names and functions of the components and features of the server.

2-2 General Description

OVERVIEW

BladeServer is a modular and multiprocessing system that includes processor, memory, network connections, optional add-in card slot, and associated electronics, all on a single mother board called a CPU blade.

The CPU blade, hard disk drive, and other CPU blades are typically installed into a rack-mountable enclosure that houses multiple CPU blades that share common resources such as cabling, power supplies, and cooling fans.

This high-density technology reduces the installation space, lowers a total cost of ownership, and offers increased computing density while ensuring both maximum scalability and ease of management.

Increase

in installation space

Save space

and

save power

Increase in

power

consumption

Blade Enclosure

CPU blade

STANDARD FEATURES

High performance Expandability

 High-speed Intel  DDR3-1066 Registered DIMM or DDR3-

1333 Unbuffered DIMM

 High-speed 1000BASE-T interface x2

(1Gbps supported)

 High-speed disk access (SAS and SATA)

® Xeon® Processor

 Two mezzanine card slots  Large memory of up to 64GB  Up to two multi-processors are available

for upgrade.

 Two network ports  Up to two SAS or SATA hard disk drives

(2.5-inch) per CPU blade

 Two USB (Ver 2.0) interface ports

High-reliability

 Memory monitoring feature (correction of

correctable error/detection of uncorrectable error)

 Bus parity error detection  Temperature detection  Error notification  Internal voltage monitoring feature  BIOS password feature  Auto-rebuild feature (hot-swappable)

General Description 2-3

Management Utilities Many Available Features

 NEC ESMPRO  Remote monitoring feature

(EXPRESSSCOPE engine 2)

Maintenance Features Self-diagnosis

 Off-line Maintenance Utility  Memory dump feature using the DUMP

switch

 Software power-off  Remote power-on feature  AC-Link feature

 Power On Self-Test (POST)  Test and Diagnosis (T&D)

Easy and Fine Setup

 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (system

management tools)

 SETUP (BIOS setup utility)  LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility

(RAID configuration utility)

2-4 General Description

PART NAMES AND CONTROLS

This section describes the names and features of the sections in the device.

CPU Blade

This section describes the names, installation positions, and features of the sections on the CPU blade.

Onboard Components

1 Lithium battery 2 Interface card connector for hard disk drive 3 DIMM slot (CPU #1)

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM4 from top

4 Heat sink

Install the processor #1 (CPU #1) below this heat sink.

5 Type 2 mezzanine slot

Slot to install mezzanine card for blade. The slot number is "MEZ2".

6 Type 1 mezzanine slot

Slot to install mezzanine card for blade. The slot number is "MEZ1".

7 DIMM slot (CPU #2)

CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM4 from bottom

8 Socket cover

Install the processor #2 (CPU #2) below this socket cover.

9 SUV connector

10 Eject lever

CPU Blade Access Side

General Description 2-5

1 POWER lamp

The lamp goes on green when the CPU blade is powered on. The lamp goes on amber when the CPU blade is powered off but the power is supplied from the power supply unit.

2 POWER switch

The switch is intended to turn on or off the power of the CPU blade itself. Pressing the switch for 4 seconds or longer causes the power supply to be turned off forcibly.

3 STATUS lamp (green/amber/red)

The lamp indicates the status of the CPU blade. See "Lamp Indications" described later for the indications and meanings of the lamp.

4 DUMP switch

Press this switch to run the memory dump.

5 LAN1 Link/Access lamp (green)

The lamp goes on when LAN port 1 is connected to the network. The lamp blinks when data is being transmitted.

6 RESET switch

Press this switch to reset the CPU blade.

7 LAN2 Link/Access lamp (green)

The lamp lights when LAN port 2 is connected to the network. The lamp blinks when data is being transmitted.

2-6 General Description

8ID switch

Press this switch to turn on or off the ID lamp.

9 ID lamp (blue)

The lamp is intended to identify the CPU blade in the system. The lamp is lit by a switch or software command. When the recognize command is received from software, the lamp blinks. If you press the ID switch, the lamp goes on. You may use the remote control feature of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 (BMC) to perform the same operation as using the ID switch on the server.

10 Eject lever

Pull the lever to remove the CPU blade from the Blade Enclosure.

11 SUV connector

This connector sends or receives various signals. The K410-150(00) SUV cable is connected to this connector.

12 Hard disk drive (top: slot 0, bottom: slot 1)

External View

Top cover

General Description 2-7

Hard disk drive bracket

CPU blade with its cover installed

Air duct cover

CPU blade with its cover removed

2-8 General Description

Hard Disk Drive

The hard disk drive is an optional device. An operating system may be installed in the hard disk drive. Handle it carefully.

SATA hard disk drive

1 Hard disk drive 2 BP connector

Used to connect with the hard disk drive backplane in the CPU blade.

3 Drive carrier 4 Disk access lamp (green/amber)

Lights green in accessing to a hard disk drive. Lights amber if a fault occurs in a hard disk drive. Blinks green or amber alternately or blinks amber while array disks are rebuilt. However, when hard disk drives are operated in the array

configuration using SW RAID, the disk access lamp operates only in the OS boot status.

5 Lever

The lever is intended to fix the hard disk drive. Pull the lever to remove the hard disk drive.

6 Handle

Hold the handle when the hard disk drive is installed or removed.

SAS hard disk drive

General Description 2-9

Lamp Indications

This section describes the positions and display meanings of the lamps on the CPU blade and hard disk drive.

CPU Blade

The CPU blade includes five lamps.

POWER lamp

STATUS lamp

LAN1 Link/Access lamp

LAN2 Link/Access lamp

ID lamp

POWER Lamp

The POWER lamp lights green while the power of the CPU blade is on. The lamp lights amber when the CPU blade is powered off but the power is supplied from the power supply unit. The lamp is off if the power is not supplied to the system.

2-10 General Description

STATUS Lamp

The STATUS lamp stays lit in green when the CPU blade is in successful operation. When the STATUS lamp is flashing in amber or red, it indicates that the system has failed.

In addition, you can view the detailed information on error message on virtual LCD when the STATUS lamp is flashing in amber or red.

You can use the virtual LCD through the Web browser of EXPRESSSCOPE engine (BMC) or NEC ESMPRO Manager.

The following table lists indications of the STATUS lamp, descriptions, and actions to take.

If an error occurs, contact your service representative.

NOTE: If the CPU blade has the NEC ESMPRO installed, you can

view the System Event Log (SEL) to identify the cause of a trouble.

STATUS lamp indications

STATUS lamp

Status Color

On Green The CPU blade is operating

Off –

On Red BMC is being initialized.

Flash Red

Flash Amber

Description Action

normally. The power is turned off.

See the table "Virtual LCD indications when STATUS lamp is flashing in red" described later.

See the table "Virtual LCD indications when STATUS lamp is flashing in amber" described later.

NOTE: If the CPU blade is powered off while the STATUS lamp is

flashing in amber or red, the indication of the STATUS lamp is retained except for certain factors. When the CPU blade is powered on, the STATUS lamp goes on green (normal status).

–

Turn on the power.

1. Wait until the lamp goes off.

2. If the lamp still goes on, check installation of the CPU blade.

Virtual LCD indications when STATUS lamp is flashing in red

On-screen message Description Action

Proc 1 IERR An error was detected in CPU#1. Proc 2 IERR An error was detected in CPU#2. WDT Timeout Watchdog timer timeout error

occurred.

WDT Power Down Forcedly powered off due to

watchdog timer timeout error.

SMI Timeout A timeout error occurred while the

system management interrupt process is in progress.

ErrPause in POST

DUMP Request ! Under memory dump request

CPU1_DIMM U-Err

CPU2_DIMM U-Err

Proc Missing No CPU is installed in slot CPU#1.

Proc1 Config Err The CPU installed in the CPU#1 slot

Proc2 Config Err The CPU installed in the CPU#2 slot

MEZ1 Power Fault An error was detected in power

MEZ2 Power Fault An error was detected in power

IOH Thermal Trip

Proc1ThermalTrip Forced power-off occurred due to a

Proc2ThermalTrip Forced power-off occurred due to a

Proc1 Therm % 09 A high temperature error was

Proc2 Therm % 09 A high temperature error was

CPUx_DIMMyTemp09 A high temperature error was

AmbientTempAlm09 A high temperature error was

The system is waiting for key entry due to serious POST error.

An uncorrectable memory error was detected on CPU1_DIMM.

An uncorrectable memory error was detected on CPU2_DIMM.

is unsupported or its combination is illegal.

circuit of mezzanine card installed in Type 1 slot of CPU blade.

circuit of mezzanine card installed in Type 2 slot of CPU blade.

Forced power-off occurred due to a thermal error in chipset on CPU blade.

thermal error in CPU#1.

thermal error in CPU#2.

detected in CPU #1.

detected in CPU #2.

detected in DIMM. x denotes CPU number, and y denotes DIMM slot number.

detected in CPU blade.

Turn of the power once and then on again. If an error message appears on POST screen, take note of the message, and contact your service representative. If no error message appears, check the IPMI information by using the Off-line Maintenance Utility.

Check the error message on POST screen, take note of it, and contact your service representative.

Wait until dump collection completes.

Check installation status DIMM. If the same error persists, contact your service representative.

Check installation status of CPU. If the same error persists, contact your service representative.

Check installation status of mezzanine card.

If the same error persists, contact your service representative.

Check installation status of the heat sink on the CPU blade. Check if fans in Blade Enclosure work normally. Refer to the User’s Guide of the Blade Enclosure to make sure that the sufficient number of fans are installed in correct locations. Check if the fans and CPU blades are installed in correct locations. Check if the ambient temperature of installation location satisfies the operation guarantee condition. If the same error persists, contact your service representative.

General Description 2-11

2-12 General Description

On-screen message Description Action

AmbientTempAlm02

P1 VCCP Alm XX P1 VTT Alm XX P1 VDDQ Alm XX P1 DDR_VTT AlmXX P2 VCCP Alm XX P2 VTT Alm XX P2 VDDQ Alm XX P2 DDR_VTT AlmXX BB +1.1v Alm XX BB +1.5v Alm XX BB +1.8v Alm XX BB +3.3v Alm XX BB +5v Alm XX BB +0.9vs Alm XX BB +1.1vs Alm XX BB +1.8vs Alm XX BB +3.3vs Alm XX BB +5vs Alm XX BB +12vs Alm XX Battery Alm XX

A low temperature error was detected in CPU blade.

A voltage alarm was detected. XX=09: Upper limit alarm XX=02: Lower limit alarm

Check if the ambient temperature of installation location satisfies the operation guarantee condition. If the same error persists, contact your service representative.

Contact your service representative.

Virtual LCD indications when STATUS lamp is flashing in amber

On-screen message Description Action

Mem Reconfigured

Mem Err Disable

CPU Reconfigured The failing CPU is forcedly used. Check installation status of CPU.

HDD X Fault An error was detected in hard

E-Keying Error In the Blade Enclosure,

The failing memory is forcedly used, or the memory is degraded.

Correctable memory error frequently occurs.

disk drive installed in CPU blade. X: Indicates slot number containing the failing hard disk drive with 0-origin number.

combination of installation locations of CPU blade, mezzanine card, and switch module is not correct. Thus, an unconformity of interface signal was detected and the CPU blade failed to power on.

Check installation status of DIMM. If the same error persists, contact your

service representative.

If the same error persists, contact your service representative.

Contact your service representative.

Refer to the User's Guide of Blade Enclosure for correct installation locations.

If the same error persists, contact your service representative.

On-screen message Description Action

Location Error

Cooling Error In the Blade Enclosure, the

Proc1 Therm % 07 A high temperature warning was

Proc2 Therm % 07 A high temperature warning was

CPUx_DIMMyTemp07 A high temperature warning was

AmbientTempAlm07 A high temperature warning was

AmbientTempAlm00 A low temperature warning was

In the Blade Enclosure, the installation location of CPU blade is incorrect, or the installation locations of the fan and CPU blade are incorrect. Thus, the CPU blade failed to power on.

number of fans installed is insufficient or the installed fan is faulty. Thus, the CPU blade failed to power on due to insufficient cooling power.

detected in CPU #1.

detected in CPU #2.

detected in DIMM. x, y: Indicates location of DIMM slot.

detected in CPU blade.

A voltage warning was detected on CPU blade. XX=07: Upper limit warning XX=00: Lower limit warning

Refer to the User's Guide of Blade Enclosure to check if the CPU blade is installed in correct location. Check the installation locations of the fan and CPU blade. If the same error persists, contact your service representative.

Check if the heat sink is installed correctly on CPU blade. Check if fans in Blade Enclosure work normally. Refer to the User’s Guide of the Blade Enclosure to make sure that the sufficient number of fans are installed in correct locations. Check if the fans and CPU blades are installed in correct locations. Check if the ambient temperature of installation location satisfies the operation guarantee condition. If the same error persists, contact your service representative.

Check if the ambient temperature of installation location satisfies the operation guarantee condition.

If the same error persists, contact your service representative.

Contact your service representative.

General Description 2-13

2-14 General Description

LAN (1 - 2) Link/Access Lamps

The lamp goes on when LAN port is connected to the network. The lamp blinks when data is being transmitted. When the CPU blade is powered on and the LAN cable is connected, the lamp on LAN port for which the link is being established goes on. The connection of LAN port is physically controlled by the EM card and the switch module installed in the Blade Enclosure.

To check connection status of LAN port, refer to the User's Guide of the EM card and the switch module installed in the Blade Enclosure.

ID Lamp

Pressing the ID switch brings the lamp to light, and pressing again brings the lamp to go off. The ID lamp is intended to identify a specific CPU blade in the system in which more than one CPU blade is installed. Making this lamp being lit can help the maintenance work to identify the faulty device.

If you press the ID switch, the lamp goes on. When the recognize command is received from management software such as NEC ESMPRO Manager, the lamp blinks.

You may use the remote control feature of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 (BMC) to perform the same operation as using the ID switch on the server.

Hard Disk Drive

A single hard disk drive includes one lamp.

DISK ACCESS lamp

The lamp lights while accessing to a hard disk drive occurs (however, if the hard disk drive is operated in the array configuration using SW RAID, the lamp operates only in the OS boot status). The lamp is lit amber if a hard disk drive cannot be interfaced with the CPU blade correctly due to a hardware fault in the CPU blade or another failure.

In the disk array configuration, the lamp blinks green or amber alternately while the disk array is rebuilt (this does not indicate an error). After the rebuilding completes, the lamp returns to the normal indication. If the rebuilding fails, the lamp is lit amber.

General Description 2-15

USING YOUR SERVER

This section describes the basic operation of the blade server.

Power-on of Blade Server

There are the following two ways to turn on the power of the CPU blade. Turn on the power of the CPU blade in any of the two ways after turning on the powers of the display unit and peripherals connected to the CPU blade.

IMPORTANT: Perform the power-on operation of the CPU blade by

either the use of the POWER switch or the remote power-on after the period of 30 seconds or longer has passed from the supply of AC power to every power unit. The power-on operation within the period of 30 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 of the CPU blade by using the POWER switch after making sure that the AC power is supplied to every power unit.

NOTES:

 If a power cord on the Blade Enclosure is connected to a power

controller including an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure that the power of the power controller is turned on.

 When the power is supplied to the server, the initial diagnosis is

executed for about 30 seconds. In this period, the POWER switch is disabled. Power on the server about 30 seconds immediately after you installed the CPU blade or turned on the server.

2-16 General Description

Power ON from CPU Blade

Press the POWER switch on the panel of the CPU blade (the POWER lamp on the CPU blade goes on green).

POWER lamp

POWER switch

Power ON from Network Serial Port

Depending on the BIOS setting of the CPU blade, the power of the CPU blade may be automatically turned on by a proper packet received from the network or via the modem connected to the serial port.

This power-on procedure can be specified by setting [Wake On Events] of [System Hardware] in the BIOS SETUP Utility.

Power ON from Remote Console

The power of the CPU blade can be turned on by using remote control feature of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 (BMC).

Operation after Power ON

If the CPU blade is connected with a display unit, the NEC logo appears on the screen of the display unit after a while from the power-on.

While the NEC logo appears, the CPU blade runs the self-diagnosis program (POST) to diagnose the CPU blade itself. See "POST" described later for details. At the completion of POST, OS is booted.

NOTE: If a fault is found during POST, it is interrupted and the error

message notifying the fault appears. See Chapter 8.

General Description 2-17

Power-off of Blade Server

There are the following three ways to turn off the power of the CPU blade.

1. Power-off by OS shutdown

2. Power-off from CPU Blade

Press the POWER switch on the panel of the CPU blade

3. 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 2 (BMC).

The POWER lamp on the CPU blade of which power was turned off goes on amber.

NOTE: To power-off from CPU blade or remote console, the OS must

be set so that it starts shutdown process when the POWER switch on the CPU blade is pressed.

POST

POST (Power On Self-Test) is the self-diagnostic program stored in the CPU blade.

When you power on the CPU blade, the system automatically runs POST to check the mother board, ECC memory module, CPU module, keyboard, and mouse. POST also displays messages of the BIOS SETUP utility, such as the start-up message, while in progress.

With the factory setup of the CPU blade, the NEC logo appears on the display unit (if connected) while POST is in progress. To display the POST check results, press Esc.

NOTE: You can set the POST check results to appear on the display

unit without pressing Esc. To do so, select "Enabled" for "Boot-time Diag Screen" under the Advanced menu of the BIOS SETUP utility. See Chapter 4 for details.

You don't always need to check the POST check results. Check messages that POST displays when:

 you use the blade server for the first time.

 the server appears to fail.

 an error message appears on the display unit.

2-18 General Description

POST Execution Flow

The following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order.

IMPORTANT:

 Do not make unnecessary key entries or perform mouse operations

while POST is in progress.

 Some system configurations may display the message "Press Any

Key" to prompt a key entry. This message is driven by BIOS of an installed optional board. Make sure to read the manual that comes with the optional board before any key entry.

 Powering on the server, after you installed or removed an optional

mezzanine card, may display the message that indicates incorrect board configuration and suspend POST. In such a case, press F1 to continue POST. Board configuration can be made using the utility described later.

1. After a few seconds from power-on, POST starts checking the memory. The count

message of the basic and expansion memory appears on the screen of the display unit (if connected). The memory check may takes a few minutes to complete depending on the memory size of the CPU blade. Also, it may take approximately one minute for the screen display to appear after rebooting the CPU blade.

2. Some messages appear upon completion of the memory check. These messages appear to

indicate that the system has detected the CPU and other devices installed.

3. After a few seconds, POST displays the following message prompting you to launch the

BIOS setup utility, SETUP, stored in the system memory of the CPU blade. This message appears at bottom left on the screen.

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

Launch the BIOS SETUP utility when you need to change the settings to meet the requirements for the CPU blade. As long as the above message is not displayed with an error message, you don't have to launch the utility. (Ignore the message. POST will automatically proceed.)

To launch the SETUP utility, press F2 while the above message is displayed. See Chapter 4 for setup and parameters.

The CPU blade automatically restarts POST all over again when you exit the SETUP utility.

4. If the server has an optional board installed, POST displays the board information on the

screen.

Refer to the manual supplied with the board for details.

POST will automatically proceed a few seconds later.

General Description 2-19

5. If you have set the password using the BIOS SETUP utility, the password entry screen

appears upon successful completion of POST.

Up to three password entries will be accepted. Three incorrect password entries disable the system to boot. In such a case, turn off the power and wait about 30 seconds before turning on to boot the CPU blade.

IMPORTANT: Do not set a password before installing an OS.

6. The OS starts when POST completes.

POST Error Messages

When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the screen. See Chapter 8 for POST error codes.

IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before

consulting with your service representative. Alarm messages are useful information for maintenance.

2-20 General Description

Device Identification

To identify the device to be maintained among more than one device, ID lamp is used.

The ID lamp is located on the CPU blade installed in the Blade Enclosure.

The ID lamp allows you to identify the device subject to maintenance among more than one CPU blade installed in the Blade Enclosure.

The ID lamp on CPU blade can also be made blink blue by proper software commands from the management PC on the network. In addition, pressing the ID switch on the CPU blade brings the ID lamp to light.

You may use the remote control feature of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 (BMC) to perform the same operation as using the ID switch on the CPU blade.

ID switch

ID lamp

Chapter 3

Setting Up Your Server

This chapter describes how to set up the server appropriate for your system, on a step-by-step basis.

3-2 Setting Up Your Server

BEFORE INSTALLING CPU BLADE

Be sure to check the MAC addresses before installing a CPU blade in the Blade Enclosure.

Check of MAC Address

A MAC address indicates the address specific for the network. It is expressed by 12-digit alphanumeric starting with "003013". A CPU blade has two MAC addresses. Check the MAC addresses before installing a CPU blade in the Blade Enclosure.

A MAC address is indicated in the area as shown in the figure below.

Label indicating MAC address

The address of LAN port depends on the numeral and alphabet of the last digit of MAC address.

 When the numeral/alphabet of the last digit is even number, A, C, or E:

The MAC address for LAN port 1 is as described on the label. The MAC address for LAN port 2 can be obtained by adding 1 to the described MAC

address.

 When the numeral/alphabet of the last digit is odd number, B, D, or F:

The MAC address for LAN port 1 can be obtained by adding 1 to the described MAC address.

The MAC address for LAN port 2 can be obtained by adding 2 to the described MAC address.

The MAC addresses can be checked from the proper Windows or Linux command.

 Windows

Enter "ipconfig /all" for the MS-DOS prompt or from [Run] in the Start menu to see the indicated physical address part.

 Linux

Enter "ifconfig" for the prompt to see the indicated "Hwaddr".

You may use the remote control feature of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 (BMC) to check the MAC address.

Installing DIMM

If your CPU blade is not equipped with memory device, install DIMMs according to Chapter 9.

Setting Up Your Server 3-3

INSTALLING THE CPU BLADE

Install the CPU blade in the dedicated Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of Blade Enclosure for 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 static electricity from your body before handling the CPU blade. Do not touch the pins, leads, or circuitry and place the CPU blade directly on the desk. For static notes, see "Anti-static Measures" in Chapter 9.

INSTALLING THE HARD DISK DRIVE

Install a hard disk drive according to the procedure described in Chapter 9.

IMPORTANT:

 The hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to static electricity. Make

sure to touch the metal frame of the CPU blade to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the hard disk drive. Do not touch the pins, leads, or circuitry and place the hard disk drive directly on the desk. For static notes, see "Anti-static Measures" in Chapter 9.

 Some hard disk drive may contain operating system. Strict care

must be taken when handling it.

 Handle the hard disk drive carefully so that the hard disk drive may

not be given excess shocks and vibrations.

3-4 Setting Up Your Server

MAKING CONNECTIONS

Connect peripheral devices to the CPU blade.

IMPORTANT:

 Contact the maintenance engineer in your service representative if

you have any requests on the system configuration including the connection to the uninterruptible power supply system or auto power controller and the time schedule operation.

 If you are installing the CPU blade in the Blade Enclosure

(SIGMABLADE), follow instructions described in the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure.

Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-2 to 1-6 for details.

■ Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand.

■ Do not connect earth lines to any gas tubes.

WARNING

CAUTION

Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-2 to 1-6 for details.

■ Do not plug the power cord in to an improper power source.

■ Do not connect the power cord to an outlet that has an illegal number of

connections.

■ Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it goes.

■ Use the authorized power cord only.

■ Do not connect or disconnect any interface cable with the power cord of the

server plugged to a power source.

■ Do not use any unauthorized interface cable.

Setting Up Your Server 3-5

In the ordinary operation, any cables may not be connected to a CPU blade. Proper cable(s) should be connected to the USB, serial, and/or VGA ports on the CPU blade in the following cases:

 Installing OS (when the CPU blade is installed in the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-

H))

 Maintenance

 Updating BIOS and firmware

The K410-150(00) SUV cable is a standard accessory for the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE).

The K410-150(00) SUV cable has the USB, serial interface, and monitor connection connectors at the other ends. Connect a proper device at each of the ends.

To serial interface device

To monitor

To USB devices

To CPU blade

IMPORTANT:

 To connect a peripheral or interface cable provided by a vendor

other than NEC (or third party) to the CPU blade, make sure that the device is available for the CPU blade. Some third party devices are not available for the CPU blade.

 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/disconnect the SUV cable or add/remove the USB device after OS startup, follow restrictions of operating system. If the device having serial interface is connected, first power off the CPU blade and destination device, and remove the power cord from the destination device before connecting/disconnecting SUV cable or serial cable. Failure to follow it may cause the devices to be defected due to the potential difference between them.

 If the CPU blade is installed in the Blade Enclosure

(SIGMABLADE-H) and you are going to install an OS in it, use the SUV cable. See the next page for connection.

3-6 Setting Up Your Server

USB Connection by K410-150(00) SUV Cable

Connect the floppy disk drive, DVD-ROM drive, keyboard, and mouse according to the figure shown below.

Display unit

USB

External floppy disk drive

External DVD-ROM drive *

USB

CPU blade

* Use the USB hub and external DVD-ROM

drive supported by this CPU blade.

Self-powered USB hub *

Mouse

Keyboard

Network

The CPU blade is connected with network via the Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure for details.

Chapter 4

Configuring Your Server

This chapter describes Basic Input Output System (BIOS) configuration.

When you install the blade server for the first time or install/remove optional devices, thoroughly read this chapter for better understanding and correct setups.

SYSTEM BIOS ~ SETUP ~

The SETUP utility is provided to make basic hardware configuration for the CPU blade. This utility is pre-installed in the flash memory of the CPU blade and ready to run.

The CPU blade is configured with the correct parameters using the SETUP utility and shipped in the best conditions. Thus, you don't need to use the SETUP utility in most cases. However, you might wish to use the SETUP utility in the cases described below.

IMPORTANT:

 The SETUP utility is intended for system administrator use only.

 The SETUP utility allows you to set a password. The CPU blade is

provided with two levels of password: Supervisor and User. With the Supervisor password, you can view and change all system parameters of the SETUP utility. With the User password, system parameters available for viewing and changing are limited.

 Do not set any password before installing the OS.

 The CPU blade contains the latest version of the SETUP utility.

Dialog boxes appear on your SETUP utility, thus, may differ from descriptions in this manual. If you find anything unclear, see the online help or ask your sales representative.

4-2 Configuring Your Server

Starting SETUP Utility

Powering on the CPU blade starts POST (Power On Self-Test) and displays its check results. If the NEC logo is displayed, press Esc.

After a while, the following message appears at bottom left on the screen.

Press <F2> to enter 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 appears. Enter the password.

Enter password:[ ]

Up to three password entries will be accepted. If you fail to enter the password correctly for three consecutive times, the CPU blade halts. (You can no longer proceed.) Power off the CPU Blade.

NOTE: The CPU blade is provided with two levels of password:

Supervisor and User. With the Supervisor password, you can view and change all system parameters. With the User password, system parameters available for viewing and changing are limited.

Configuring Your Server 4-3

Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage

Use the following keyboard keys to work with the SETUP utility. (Key functions are also listed at the bottom of the screen.)

Indicates there are submenus.

Setup item menu

Indicates the current menu.

Online help window

Explanation of key functions

Cursor (↑, ↓):

Selects an item on the screen. The highlighted item is currently

Parameter (high-lights upon selection) menu

selected.

Cursor (←, →):

Selects the Main, Advanced, Security, Server, Boot, or Exit menu.

– and +: Changes the value (parameter) of the selected item. When a

submenu option (an option preceded by "

³") is selected, these

keys are disabled.

Enter: Press Enter to select (determine) parameters. Esc:

Displays the previous screen.

F1: Press F1 when you need help on SETUP operations. The help

screen for SETUP operations appears. Press Esc to return to the previous screen.

F9:

Sets the parameter of the currently displayed item back to the factory set parameter.

F10:

Save and exit the SETUP utility.

4-4 Configuring Your Server

Menu and Parameter Descriptions

The SETUP utility has the following six major menus:

 Main

 Advanced

 Security

 Server

 Boot

 Exit

To set minute functions, select a submenu from the above menus. The following describes available functions and parameters, as well as the factory-set, for each menu.

Configuring Your Server 4-5

Main

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

System Time HH:MM:SS Set the system time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the system date. Hard Disk Pre-Delay [Disabled]

3 seconds 6 seconds 9 seconds 12 seconds 15 seconds 21 seconds 30 seconds

Processor Settings Select submenu

When accessing the internal SATA hard disk drive for the first time during POST, the system waits for the specified time until the drive becomes ready.

Shows the processor settings submenu.

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IMPORTANT: Check and adjust the system clock before the

operation if any of the following conditions is applicable.

 After carriage of device  After storage of device  After the device is entered into the pause state under the

environmental condition enduring device operation (temperature:

10°C - 35°C, humidity: 20% - 80%) Check the system clock at the rough rate of once per month. When the system clock is installed in a system requiring high time precision, it is

recommended to use a time server (NTP server).

If the system clock is remarkably delayed or advanced as the passage of time in spite of adjustment, contact your service representative for maintenance.

4-6 Configuring Your Server

Processor Settings

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Processor Speed Setting nnn GHz Displays clock speed for the

processor. (View only)

Processor 1 CPUID Numeral

Disabled Not Installed Error

Processor 1 L2 Cache nnn KB Displays L2 cache size for

Processor 1 L3 Cache nnn KB Displays L3 cache size for

Processor 2 CPUID Numeral

Disabled Not Installed Error

Processor 2 L2 Cache nnn KB Displays L2 cache size for

Processor 2 L3 Cache nnn KB Displays L3 cache size for

Active Processor Cores [ALL]

Hyper Threading Technology

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Intel SpeedStep(R) Technology

C1 Enhanced Mode [Enabled]

Virtualization Technology [Enabled]

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

[Enabled] Disabled

Disabled [Enabled] Disabled

Disabled

Disabled [Enabled] Disabled

Displays CPU ID for processor, if present. "Disabled" indicates that the processor is defected. "Not Installed" indicates that no processor is installed. "Error" indicates that the processor is forcedly booted. (View only)

processor.

processor. Displays CPU ID for processor, if

present. "Disabled" indicates that the processor is defected. "Not Installed" indicates that no processor is installed. "Error" indicates that the processor is forcedly booted. (View only)

processor.

processor. Specifies the number of valid cores

in the processor. TBD

Displayed only when the CPU supports Execute Disable Bit.

Fixed to "Disabled" if the processor does not support this feature.

Enables or disables the C1 Enhanced Mode.

Enables or disables the Intel(R) virtualization technology.

Enables or disables the hardware prefetcher.

Enables or disables the optimization of an access from memory to cache.

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Configuring Your Server 4-7

Advanced

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Memory Configuration – Displays Memory Configuration

submenu.

PCI Configuration – Displays PCI Configuration

submenu.

Peripheral Configuration – Displays Peripheral Configuration

submenu.

Advanced Chipset Control – Displays Advanced Chipset Control

submenu.

Boot-time Diagnostic Screen

Reset Configuration Data [No]

NumLock On

Memory/Processor Error [Boot]

[Disabled] Enabled

Yes

[Off]

Halt

When disabled, the BIOS will display the NEC logo during POST. Press Esc to switch to the POST execution screen.

Select "Yes" if you want to clear the system configuration data during the next boot. Automatically reset to "No" in the next boot.

Sets power on Numlock state.

If "Halt" is selected, the boot is stopped when POST error occurs.

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IMPORTANT: Be sure to take a note of boot priority before selecting

"Yes" for [Reset Configuration Data], because the information on boot device will be cleared. Select [Exit Saving Changes] to reboot the system, run BIOS SETUP utility, and provide settings for boot device order again.

4-8 Configuring Your Server

Memory Configuration

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Installed memory nnn MB Indicates the total capacity of the basic

memory. (View only)

Available under 4GB

CPU1_DIMM1-4 Status

nnnnnnn MB Indicates the capacity of memory

available in the area under 4GB. (View

only) Normal Disabled Not installed Error

Indicates the current memory status

installed in CPU1_DIMM1 to

CPU1_DIMM4.

"Normal" indicates the normal status,

"Disabled" indicates a memory error, "Not

installed" indicates no DIMM installed, and

"Error" indicates the system is forcibly

started with memory error. (View only).

CPU2_DIMM1-4 Status

Memory Retest [No]

Extended RAM Step

Memory RAS Mode

NUMA configuration

Normal Disabled Not installed Error

Yes

1MB 1KB Every location [Disabled]

[Independent] Mirror Lock Step

[Disabled] Enabled

Indicates the current memory status

installed in CPU2_DIMM1 to

CPU2_DIMM4.

"Normal" indicates the normal status,

"Disabled" indicates a memory error, "Not

installed" indicates no DIMM installed, and

"Error" indicates the system is forcibly

started with memory error. (View only).

Causes BIOS to retest all memory on the

next boot.

"1MB" indicates that the memory test is

done in the unit of 1MB. "1KB" indicates

that the memory test is done in the unit of

1KB. "Every location" tests every memory

location. "Disabled" indicates that only

memory initialization is done.

Only pressing Space is acceptable to

suspend the test during the memory test.

Specifies the memory RAS mode. See

"DIMM" in Chapter 9 for details.

Disables or enables Non-Uniform Memory

Access feature.

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Configuring Your Server 4-9

PCI Configuration

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Mezzanine Slot #1-2 Option ROM Scan

PXE/iSCSI Select [PXE]

Enabled [Disabled]

iSCSI

Indicates whether the expansion of BIOS of mezzanine card to be installed is enabled or disabled.

Specify PXE or iSCSI to boot the mezzanine card to be installed.

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IMPORTANT: An option [PXE/iSCSI Select] is displayed only when

the mezzanine card that supports iSCSI standard is installed.

Onboard SCSI

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Option ROM Scan [Enabled]

Disabled

Indicates whether the expansion of BIOS of RAID controller is enabled or disabled.

[ ]: Factory-set

IMPORTANT: This menu appears only when N8403-026 RAID

controller is installed.

Onboard LAN

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

LAN Port #1 - 2 Option ROM Scan

[Enabled] Disabled

Indicates whether the expansion of BIOS of on-board LAN controller is enabled or disabled.

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4-10 Configuring Your Server

Peripheral Configuration

IMPORTANT:

 Note that the interrupt and/or base I/O address are not overlapped

with others. If the value set for the interrupt or base I/O address is used in another resource, the yellow asterisk (*) appears. Reset any item with the yellow asterisk properly.

 If N8403-026 RAID controller is installed, "Serial ATA", "SATA

Controller Mode Option", "SATA AHCI", and "SATA RAID" are not displayed.

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Serial Port B Disabled

[Enabled]

Base I/O address

Interrupt [IRQ 3]

Serial ATA Disabled

SATA Controller Mode Option

SATA AHCI Disabled

SATA RAID Disabled

3F8 [2F8] 3E8 2E8

IRQ 4

[Enabled] Compatible [Enhanced]

[Enabled]

Selects whether serial port B is enabled or disabled. Selects the base I/O address for serial port A.

Selects the interrupt for a serial port A.

Selects whether the serial ATA is enabled or disabled. Selects an operation mode of onboard SATA controller. Displayed only when Serial ATA is enabled. Compatible mode:

SATA drives are automatically detected and recognized as legacy mode.

Enhanced mode:

SATA drives are automatically detected

and recognized as native mode. Selects whether AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) is enabled or disabled. This item appears only when "SATA RAID" is set to "Disabled". Selects whether RAID feature of onboard SATA controller is enabled or disabled.

[ ]: Factory-set

Configuring Your Server 4-11

Advanced Chipset Control

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Multimedia Timer Disabled

[Enabled]

Intel(R) I/O AT Disabled

[Enabled]

Intel(R) VT-d Disabled

[Enabled]

Wake On LAN/PME

Wake On Ring [Disabled]

Wake On RTC Alarm

Disabled [Enabled]

Enabled

[Disabled] Enabled

Specify whether the system supports the multimedia timer feature.

Enables or disables the Intel(R) Acceleration technology.

Specify whether the Intel(R) Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O feature is enabled or disabled. This item appears only when the processor supports this feature.

Specify whether the remote power-on feature through the device connected to the standard network card or expansion slot card is enabled or disabled. To use Wake On LAN feature, set the link speed and duplex to [Auto].

Specify whether the remote power-on function through a serial port is enabled or disabled.

Specify whether the remote power-on function by using RTC alarm feature is enabled or disabled.

[ ]: Factory-set

IMPORTANT:

 If the AC power is turned off while the Wake On Ring feature is

enabled, this feature is disabled at the next system boot after AC power-on. You need to press the Power switch to boot the system. If the AC power is turned off, Wake On Ring feature on power management chip is disabled until the next DC power-on.

 To use this feature on Windows Server 2003, see Chapter 8

"Problems with Windows Server 2003".

4-12 Configuring Your Server

Security

The Security menu appears if you move the cursor to the position of "Security."

Press Enter on "Set Supervisor Password" or "Set User Password," to display the following screen.

Enter the passwords on the dialog box. Passwords may have up to eight characters including alphanumerics and symbols.

IMPORTANT:

 User password can be set only when Supervisor password is already

set.

 Set the passwords only after OS is installed.

See the table below for the items.

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Security Chip Configuration

Supervisor Password Is

User PasswordIsClear

Set Supervisor Password

– Security Chip Configuration

submenu is displayed. Clear Set

Set

Up to eight alphanumerics

Status only, user cannot modify.

Once set, this can be disabled by

setting it to a null string, or by

clearing password jumper on system

board (see Configuring Mother

Board Jumpers in this Chapter).

Status only, user cannot modify.

Once set, this can be disabled by

setting it to a null string, or by

clearing password jumper on system

board (see Configuring Mother

Board Jumpers in this Chapter).

When the <Enter> key is pressed,

the user is prompted for a password;

press ESC key to abort. Once set,

this can be disabled by setting it to a

null string, or by clearing password

jumper on system board (refer to

Configuring Mother Board Jumpers

in this

chapter).

Configuring Your Server 4-13

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Set User Password

Password on boot

Fixed disk boot sector

Power Switch Inhibit

Up to eight alphanumerics

[Disabled] Enabled [Normal] Write Protect

[Disabled] Enabled

Supervisor password controls access to the setup utility. When Enter is pressed, the user is prompted for a password; press Esc to abort. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string, or by clearing password jumper on system board (refer to Configuring Mother Board Jumpers in this chapter).

Disables or enables password entry on boot.

Will write protect the boot sector of the hard drive to prevent viruses from corrupting the drive under DOS if set to write protect. Enables or disables the POWER switch mask feature. If "Enabled" is selected, power-off with the POWER switch becomes unavailable after OS boot-up. (Forced shut down feature is always acceptable to the server. Forced shut down is a feature to shut down by pressing the POWER switch for at least four seconds.)

[ ]: Factory-set

Security Chip Configuration Submenu

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

TPM Support Disabled

[Enabled]

Current TPM State

Change TPM State

– Displays the current TPM state.

[No Change] Enable & Activate Deactivate & Disable Clear

Disables or enables TPM feature.

Changes TPM state. (This option can be selected only when the supervisor password is set.)

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4-14 Configuring Your Server

IMPORTANT: If you select any parameter except for [No Change] to

change TPM State, a confirmation screen as shown below appears at the end of POST after restarting the system. Select [Execute] on the confirmation screen to determine the change you have made.

When [Enable & Activate] is selected:

Physical Presence operations

PM configuration change was requested to

State: Enable & Activate

Note:

his section will switch on the TPM

Reject Execute

When [Deactivate & Disable] is selected:

Physical Presence operations

PM configuration change was requested to

State: Deactivate & Disable

Note:

his action will switch off the TPM

Doing so might prevent security applications that rely on the TPM from functioning as expected

Reject Execute

When [Clear] is selected:

Physical Presence operations

PM configuration change was requested to

State: Clear

Clearing erases information stored on the TPM. You will lose all created keys and access to data encrypted by these keys.

Reject Execute

WARNING!!!

Configuring Your Server 4-15

Server

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

System Management Console Redirection BMC LAN Configuration Event Log Configuration Assert NMI on PERR Assert NMI on SERR FRB-2 Policy Disable FRB2

Boot Monitoring [Disabled]

Boot Monitoring Policy

Thermal Sensor Disabled

BMC IRQ Disabled

– System Management submenu is

displayed.

– Console Redirection submenu is

displayed.

– BMC LAN Configuration submenu is

displayed.

– Event Log Configuration submenu is

displayed. Disabled [Enabled] Disabled [Enabled]

Timer [Retry 3 Times] Always Reset

5 Minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes 25 minutes 30 minutes 35 minutes 40 minutes 45 minutes 50 minutes 55 minutes 60 minutes [Retry 3 Times] Always Reset

[Enabled]

[IRQ 11]

Specify whether to support PCI PERR or

not.

Specify whether to support PCI SERR or

not.

Set the FRB level 2 timer.

Specify whether to enable or disable the

boot monitoring function on booting, or

select the time limit for timeout.

To use this function, install NEC

ESMPRO Agent. Set this item to

"Disabled" if the system is booted from

OS without installation of NEC

ESMPRO Agent.

Specify the processing at the

occurrence of timeout during boot

monitoring.

If [Retry 3 times] is selected, the system

is reset after the occurrence of timeout

and OS boot is retried up to three times.

If [Always Reset] is selected, the system

is reset after the occurrence of timeout

and OS boot is retried repeatedly.

* If no service partition exists in the

system, OS boot is retried repeatedly from the system partition.

Specify whether to enable or disable the

thermal sensor monitoring function. If a

thermal error is detected with this item

being set to "Enabled", the system stops

at the end of POST.

Determines routing of the BMC

interrupt.

4-16 Configuring Your Server

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Post Error Pause Disabled

[Enabled]

AC-LINK Stay Off

[Last State] Power On

Platform Event Filtering

Disabled [Enabled]

Specify whether to stop the POST once at the end of POST if an error occurs during the POST.

Specify the state of power when the AC power to the server is turn off once and then on.

Specify whether to enable or disable the platform event filtering (PEF) feature.

[ ]: Factory-set

IMPORTANT: To power on the server from the UPS (Uninterruptible

Power Supply), select [Server] - [AC LINK] - [Power On].

The table below shows the operation when the AC power to the server is turn off once and then on again, depending on the setting of "AC LINK."

System status before AC power off

Operating Off On On Aborting (DC power being off also) Off Off On Forced shutdown Off Off On

* Press the power switch continuously for four seconds or longer. This forcibly turns off the power.

Setting of AC LINK Stay Off Last State Power On

Configuring Your Server 4-17

System Management Submenu

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

BIOS Revision – Displays the current BIOS revision.

(View only)

Board Part Number – Displays the part number of mother

board. (View only)

Board Serial Number – Displays the serial number of mother

board. (View only)

System Part Number – Displays the part number of the

system. (View only)

System Serial Number – Displays the serial number of the

system. (View only)

Chassis Part Number – Displays the part number of the

chassis. (View only)

Chassis Serial Number – Displays the serial number of the

chassis. (View only)

Onboard LAN1 MAC Address

Onboard LAN2 MAC Address

Management LAN MAC Address

BMC Device ID – Displays BMC device ID. (View only) BMC Device Revision – Displays BMC device revision. (View

BMC Firmware Revision – Displays BMC firmware revision.

SDR Revision – Displays revision of the sensor data

PIA Revision – Displays revision of the platform

– Displays the MAC address of the

onboard LAN port 1. (View only)

– Displays the MAC address of the

onboard LAN port 2. (View only)

– Displays the MAC address of the

management LAN port. (View only)

only)

(View only)

record.

information area. (View only)

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4-18 Configuring Your Server

Console Redirection Submenu

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

BIOS Redirection Port

Baud Rate 9600

Flow Control None

Terminal Type PC ANSI

Continue Redirection after POST

Remote Console Reset

[Disabled] Serial Port A Serial Port B

[19.2K]

38.4K

57.6K

115.2K

Xon/Xoff [CTS/RTS] CTS/RTS+CD

[VT100+] VT-UTF8 Disabled [Enabled]

[Disabled] Enabled

Specify the address/interrupt of the serial port to which a remote console is connected.

Specify the baud rate used for the interface with successive remote consoles.

Specify the flow control method.

Specify the type of remote console.

Specify whether to continue console redirection feature after completion of POST.

Specify whether to enable or disable resetting by Escape command (Esc R) sent from the remote console. If the server is connected with the management PC that uses NEC ESMPRO Manager, this option is always enabled even if "Disabled" is specified here.

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Configuring Your Server 4-19

BMC LAN Configuration Submenu

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

IP Address [192.168.001.129] Specify an IP address for

management LAN.

Subnet Mask [255.255.255.000] Specify a subnet mask for

management LAN.

Default Gateway [192.168.001.254] Specify a default gateway for

management LAN.

DHCP Disabled

[Enabled]

Web Interface – – HTTP Disabled

[Enabled]

HTTP Port Number

HTTPS Disabled

HTTPS Port Number

Command Line Interface

Telnet Disabled

Telnet Port Number

SSH [Disabled]

SSH Port Number [22] Specify the TCP port number to be

Clear BMC Configuration

[80]

[Enabled] [443] Specify the TCP port number

––

[Enabled]

[23] Specify the TCP port number to be

Enabled

[Enter]

Set to [Enabled] to obtain an IP address from DHCP server automatically. If you intend to specify an IP address manually, set to [Disabled].

Set to [Enabled] to use HTTP communication for Web interface.

Specify the TCP port number which the management LAN uses for HTTP communication.

Set to [Enabled] to use HTTPS communication for Web interface.

which the management LAN uses for HTTPS communication.

Set to [Enabled] to use Telnet communication as a command line interface.

used for Telnet communication. Set to [Enabled] to use SSH

communication as a command line interface.

used for SSH communication. Press Enter and select "Yes" to

initialize the BMC configuration.

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4-20 Configuring Your Server

IMPORTANT: Notes on performing Clear BMC Configuration

 Executing "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS SETUP utility does not

restore the default value for settings related to management LAN of BMC. To restore the default value, you need to execute Clear BMC Configuration.

 It takes about several tens seconds until initialization completes

after execution of Clear BMC Configuration.

 Executing Clear BMC Configuration also clears settings made in

NEC ESMPRO Manager. Before execution, be sure make backup copy of setting information of NEC ESMPRO Manager.

NOTE: Executing [Save Custom Defaults/Load Custom Defaults] of

BIOS SETUP does not save the settings you have made in BMC LAN Configuration menu.

Event Log Configuration Submenu

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

System Event Log – System Event Log submenu is

displayed.

Auto Clear Event Logs

Clear All Event Logs

[Disabled] Enabled

–

If set to "Enabled", logs are automatically cleared when the error log area is fulfilled.

Press Enter and select "Yes" to clear the system event log.

[ ]: Factory-set

Configuring Your Server 4-21

Boot

The CPU blade searches for devices in the order set in this menu on booting. Finding the boot software, the CPU blade starts the software.

The priority of the boot devices can be changed by using the ↑, ↓, +, and - keys. Move the cursor to the desired device with the ↑ or ↓ key and change the priority with the + or - key.

The boot device priority is factory-set in the following order.

– USB CDROM (optical drive)

– USB FDC (removable device)

– IBA GE Slot 0100 v1324 (LAN1)

– Hard Drive

– USB Hard Drive

– IBA GE Slot 0101 v1324 (LAN2)

4-22 Configuring Your Server

Exit

The options on the menu are described below.

IMPORTANT: The values of SETUP at the shipment may be

different from their default values depending on the model of the CPU blade. It is necessary to set the values meeting the environment in which the CPU blade is used referring to the models.

Exit Saving Changes

Exit after writing all modified BIOS SETUP item values to CMOS.

Exit Discarding Changes

Exit leaving CMOS unmodified. User is prompted if any of the setup fields ware modified.

Load Setup Defaults

Load default values for all BIOS SETUP items.

Load Custom Defaults

Load custom defaults for BIOS SETUP options.

Save Custom Defaults

Saves the current values as custom defaults. The “Load Custom Defaults” menu appears on the screen after saving the custom default values.

Discard Changes

Read the previous values of the all BIOS SETUP items from CMOS.

Save Changes

Write all BIOS SETUP item values to CMOS.

Configuring Your Server 4-23

RAID CONFIGURATION

This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by N8403-027 SATA interface card or N8403-026 RAID Controller.

About the optional RAID Controller, refer to the documents provided with optional RAID Controller.

RAID

Overview of RAID System

What is RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks)?

RAID is an abbreviation for "Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks". The RAID technology allows more than one hard disk drive (HDD) to be handled collectively.

In actual, RAID can configure more than one HDDs as a single array (disk group) to operate the HDDs effectively. This can bring higher performance than a single HDD of a large capacity.

N8403-027 SATA interface card or N8403-026 RAID Controller has a feature to divide a single disk group into several virtual drives. Operating system recognizes these virtual disks as if it were a single hard disk drive. Operating system accesses to more than one hard disk drive configuring a disk group in parallel.

Some RAID levels can recover data from remaining data and parity by using rebuild feature if an error occurs in a single HDD. This can provide high reliability for the system.

4-24 Configuring Your Server

RAID Levels

The record mode enabling the RAID feature includes several levels. N8403-027 SATA interface card and N8403-026 RAID Controller support RAID levels 0 and 1. The number of hard disk drives required to create a disk group varies depending on the RAID level as shown in the table below.

RAID level

Number of required HDDs Min. Max.

RAID 0 1 2 RAID 1 2 2

NOTE: For details of the RAID levels, see "RAID Levels" described

later in this chapter.

Disk Group

A disk group is configured with more than one HDDs. The allowable number of disk groups is equal to the number of HDDs.

The figure below shows a sample configuration. The two HDDs are connected to N8403-027 SATA interface card or N8403-026 RAID Controller, creating one disk group (DG).

RAID Controller

DG 0: 72 GB

HDD 1

(36 GB)

HDD 2

(36 GB)

Configuring Your Server 4-25

Virtual Disk

Virtual drive is defined in disk group. It is recognized as a physical drive by OS. The allowable number of virtual disks is up to 16 per disk group, or up to 64 per controller.

The figure below shows a sample configuration in which the N8403-027 SATA interface card or N8403-026 RAID Controller is connected with two HDDs, creating one Disk Group. Two virtual drives (VD) of RAID0 are defined in the Disk Group.

RAID Controller

DG0 72 GB

VD0-1

20GB

VD1-1

16GB

HDD 1

(36 GB)

VD0-2

20GB

VD1-2

16GB

HDD 2

(36 GB)

VD0 (RAID0) 40 GB

VD1 (RAID0) 32 GB

Hot-Swap

The hot-swap enables a HDD to be removed (or replaced) under system operation.

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RAID Levels

Characteristics of RAID Levels

The table below lists the characteristics of the RAID levels.

Level Function Redundancy Characteristics

RAID0 Striping No • Data read/write at the highest rate

• Largest capacity

• Capacity: (capacity of single HDD) ×

(number of HDDs)

RAID1 Mirroring Yes • Two HDDs required

• Capacity: capacity of single HDD

RAID0

In RAID0, data to be recorded is distributed to HDDs. The mode is called "striping".

In the figure below, data is recorded in stripe 1 (disk 1), stripe 2 (disk 2), and stripe 3 (disk 1)… in the order. Because RAID0 allows all HDDs to be accessed collectively, it can provide the best disk access performance.

IMPORTANT: RAID0 cannot have data redundancy. If a HDD is

defected, the data saved in the HDD cannot be recovered.

RAID Controller

HDD 1 HDD 2

Stri pe 1

Stri pe 3

Stri pe 2

Stri pe 4

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RAID1

In the RAID1 level, data saved in a HDD is written to another HDD without change. The mode is called "mirroring".

When data is written onto a single HDD, the same data is written onto another HDD. If either of the HDDs is defected, the other HDD containing the same data can substitute for the defected HDD. Thus the system can continue to operate without interruption.

RAID Controller

HDD 1 HDD 2

Stripe 1

Stripe 2

Stripe 1

Stripe 2

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Configuration by N8403-027 SATA Interface Card

This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by N8403-027 SATA Interface card.

Installing the Hard Disk Drives

Install two hard disk drives to your CPU blade. See Chapter 9 for detail.

IMPORTANT: Use two hard disk drives of the same revolution. In

addition, use two hard disk drives of the same capacity if you are going to configure RAID1.

Enabling RAID Feature

You can use the two hard disk drives as a single disk drive or RAID drives. To configure a hard disk drive as RAID drive, run SETUP utility and select [Advanced] - [PCI Configuration] - [Onboard SCSI] - [Option Rom] - [Enabled]. See Chapter 4 for details.

NOTE: The factory-set value is to use the hard disk drive as a RAID

drive.

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LSI Software Configuration Utility

The configuration tool used for N8403-027 SATA interface card / N8403-026 RAID controller is "LSI Software Configuration Utility".

NOTE: The LSI Software Configuration Utility cannot be used on

remote console feature of NEC ESMPRO Manager.

Running the Utility

When the following screen appears after you have powered on the CPU blade, press Esc.

The POST screen appears.

2. Check the description as shown below on the POST screen, then press Ctrl + M.

Press <Ctrl><M> or Enter to Run LSI Software Configuration Utility

LSI Software Configuration Utility starts, and its TOP Menu appears.

LSI Software Configuration Utility TOP Menu

(Management Menu)

LSI Sofotware RAID Configuration Utility Ver xxx XXXXXXXXX

Configure VD(s)

Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

See "Menu Tree" and "Operating Procedures for Setup Utility" described later for setup and operation of disk array.

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Exiting from the Utility

Press Esc in the TOP menu of LSI Software Configuration Utility.

When a confirmation message appears, select [Yes].

When the above message appears, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete.

The CPU blade is rebooted.

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Menu Tree

Setting list

+: Selection/execution parameter : Setting parameter. •: Information display >: Can be set (modified) after creation of virtual drive

Menu Description

+Configure Performs Configuration settings

+Easy Configuration Set configuration (Using fixed value) +New Configuration Set new configuration +View/Add Configuration Additional setting / viewing configuration +Clear Configuration Clear configuration

+Select Boot Drive Choose Bootable Virtual Drive +Initialize Initialize Virtual Drive +Objects Various settings

+Adapter Set RAID controller

+Sel. Adapter Clear configuration

Rebuild Rate 30 Chk Const Rate 30 FGI Rate 30 BGI Rate 30 Disk WC Off Read Ahead On Bios State Enable Cont on Error Yes Fast Init Enable Auto Rebuild On Auto Resume Enable Disk Coercion 1GB Factory Default Set to default value

+Virtual Drive Virtual drive operation

+Virtual Drives Select virtual drive (when multiple virtual drives exist)

+Initialize Initialize virtual drive +Check Consistency Check virtual drive redundancy +View/Update Parameters Display virtual drive information

• RAID Display RAID level

• SIZE Display virtual drive capacity

• Stripe SIZE Display stripe size

• #Stripes Display the number of hard disk drives in virtual drive

• State Display virtual drive status

• Spans Display setting of spanning

• Write Cache Display setting of write cache

• Read Ahead Display setting of read ahead

+Physical Drive Physical drive operation

+Physical Drive Selection Menu Select physical drive

+Make HotSpare Set as hot-spare disk for auto rebuilding +Force Online Make a disk online +Change Drv State Make a disk offline or make a hot-spare ready +Device Identification Display hard disk drive information

• Device Type Hard disk drive type

• Capacity Hard disk drive capacity

• Product ID Hard disk drive model

• Revision No. Hard disk drive revision

+Rebuild Perform rebuilding +Check Consistency Perform virtual drive redundancy check

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Operating Procedures for Setup Utility

Creating/Adding Configuration

Run LSI Software Configuration Utility

Set new configuration information (pack/virtual drive settings)

Check the virtual drive settings

Initialize virtual drive

Perform Consistency Check

Exit LSI Software Configuration Utility

1. Run LSI Software Configuration Utility.

2. Select [Configure] → [New Configuration] from the TOP menu (Management Menu).

IMPORTANT: Creating a configuration using [New Configuration]

menu clears the existing configuration information.

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3. When a confirmation message (Proceed?) is displayed, select [Yes.]

The SCAN DEVICE starts (scanning information is displayed at the bottom of the screen). Upon completion of SCAN DEVICE, the [New Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU] screen appears.

4. Move the cursor onto the hard disk drive to be packed and then press Space to select the

hard disk drive.

The display for the selected hard disk drive changes from READY to ONLINE.

5. Press F10 to set [Select Configurable Array(s)].

6. Press Space.

SPAN-1 is set.

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7. Press F10 to create virtual drive.

The [Virtual Drives Configure] screen appears. (The figure below shows an example of RAID1 configured with two hard disk drives.)

8. Select "RAID", "Size", "DWC", "RA", or "Span" by using cursor keys. Then press Enter

to fix the selection and set each value.

(1) "RAID": Sets RAID level.

Parameter Description

0RAID0 1RAID1

(2) "Size": Sets virtual drive size.

Up to 8 virtual drives can be created per RAID controller.

(3) "DWC": Sets parameter for Disk Write Cache.

Parameter Description

Off Write thru On (Recommended) * Write back

* DWC is factory-set to "On" in consideration of performance. The data in cache

memory may be lost if an unexpected power failure occurs. If set to "Off", the performance may be decreased to approximately 50% or less.

(4) "RA": Sets parameter for Read Ahead.

Parameter Description

Off Does not perform read ahead. On (Recommended) Performs read ahead.

(5) "Span: Sets Span.

Parameter Description

SPAN=NO (Recommended) Does not perform SPAN. SPAN=YES Performs SPAN.

* SPAN is not available since the CPU blade contains only two hard disk drives.

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9. When all settings are completed, select "Accept" and then press Enter to create virtual

drive.

The created virtual drive is displayed in the [Virtual Drive Configured] screen.

10. After creating virtual drive, press Esc to exit from the menu.

Go back to the [Save Configuration?] screen and then select "Yes" to save the configuration.

11. When the confirmation message shows that the configuration has been saved, press Esc

to return to the TOP menu screen.

12. On the TOP menu screen, select [Objects] → [Virtual Drive] → [View/Update

Parameters] to check virtual drive information.

13. Select [Initialize] in the TOP menu screen.

14. When the [Virtual Drives] screen appears, move the cursor to the virtual drive to be

initialized, and press Space.

The virtual drive is selected.

15. After selecting virtual drive, press F10 to start initialization.

A confirmation screen for execution appears. Select "Yes" to start initialization.

When the progress bar in the [Initialize Virtual Drive Progress] screen indicates 100%, initialization is completed.

16. Execute Check Consistency on the virtual drive that has been initialized.

See [Check Consistency] for details.

17. Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit from LSI Software Configuration Utility.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to execute Check Consistency after creating

configuration. Inconsistency may be detected or corrected at the first Check Consistency performed after the configuration has been created, however, it is not a problem.

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Manual Rebuild

Replace hard disk drive

Run LSI Software Configuration Utility

Execute rebuilding

Exit LSI Software Configuration Utility

1. Replace a hard disk drive and turn on the CPU blade.

2. Run LSI Software Configuration Utility.

3. Select [Rebuild] from the TOP menu.

The [Rebuild – PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU] screen appears.

4. Move the cursor onto the hard disk drive displaying "FAIL", and then press Space to

select it.

Multiple hard disk drives can be selected (simultaneous rebuilding.)

5. The "FAIL" indication for the hard disk drive selected starts blinking.

6. When hard disk drive has been selected, press F10 to start rebuilding.

7. When confirmation screen for execution appears. Select "Yes".

The rebuild process starts.

When the progress bar in the [Rebuild Physical Drives in Progress] screen indicates 100%, rebuilding is completed.

8. Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit LSI Software Configuration Utility.

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Check Consistency

Run LSI Software Configuration Utility

Execute Check Consistency

Exit LSI Software Configuration Utility

1. Run LSI Software Configuration Utility.

2. Select [Check Consistency] from the TOP menu.

The [Virtual Drives] screen appears.

3. Move the cursor onto the virtual drive to be checked, and press Space to select it.

4. When virtual drive has been selected, press F10 to start consistency check.

5. A confirmation screen for execution appears. Select "Yes".

The consistency check starts.

When the progress bar in the [Check Consistency Progress] screen indicates 100%, the consistency check is completed.

6. Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit utility.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to execute Check Consistency after creating

configuration.

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Others

Clear Configuration

Clears configuration information. Select [Configure] → [Clear Configuration] from the TOP menu. Executing [Clear Configuration] clears all configuration information on the RAID controller and hard disk drives. The configuration information on all channels of the RAID controller is also cleared.

NOTES:

 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility cannot delete each virtual

drive. Use Universal RAID Utility instead.

 If the configuration information stored in RAID controller differs

from that in hard disk drive, configuration by using the configuration information in RAID controller will fail. Perform "Clear Configuration", then create a configuration again.

2. Force Online

Puts a hard disk drive being in the FAIL status online.

Select [Objects] → [Physical Drive] → (select hard disk drive) → [Force Online] from the TOP menu.

3. Rebuild Rate

Sets the Rebuild Rate.

Select [Objects] → [Adapter] → [Sel. Adapter] → [Rebuild Rate] from the TOP menu.

Available value is between 0% and 100%. Default value (recommended) is 30%.

4. Hard disk drive information

Checks hard disk drive information.

Select [Objects] → [Physical Drive] → (select hard disk drive) → [View Drive Information] from the TOP menu.

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LSI Software Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility

You can use Universal RAID Utility for configuration and management, monitoring of N8403-027 SATA interface card / N8403-026 RAID cotnroller after start up operating system.

The point to keep in mind when you use Universal RAID Utility together with LSI Software Configuration Utility is as follows.

Terms

LSI Software Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility are different in term. When you use Universal RAID Utility together with LSI Software Configuration Utility, please convert terms by the following list.

Term of LSI Software Configuration Utility

Adapter RAID Controller RAID Controller Virtual Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Array Disk Array Disk Array Physical Drive Hard disk drive Hard disk drive

Term of Universal RAID Utility RAID Viewer raidcmd

NOTE: raidcmd is a command that Universal RAID Utility provides.

For more information, refer to "Universal RAID Utility Ver2.0 User's Guide".

Number and ID

The number to manage each component of RAID Controller used in the LSI Software Configuration Utility is different from that in Universal RAID Utility, as shown in the table below. For more information, refer to "Universal RAID Utility Ver2.0 User's Guide".

Management Number

Item

Adapter (RAID Controller) A number beginning with 0 A number beginning with 1 Virtual Drive (Logical Drive) A number beginning with 0 A number beginning with 1 Array (Disk Array) A number beginning with 0 A number beginning with 1 Physical Drive (Hard disk drive) A number beginning with 0 A number beginning with 1

LSI Software Configuration Utility

Universal RAID Utility

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Setting of Priority (Rate) of Background Tasks

LSI Software Configuration Utility displays and sets priority of background tasks (Rebuild, Patrol Read, and Consistency Check) by percentage. Universal RAID Utility uses three levels as High/Middle/Low for them. See the table below.

The priority indicates the ratio which the background task occupies to the process running by the RAID Controller.

The setting value of LSI Software Configuration Utility and

the display level of Universal RAID Utility

Item

Rebuild Rate

Patrol Read Rate

Chk Const Rate

Setting value of LSI Software Configuration Utility (%)

15 to 100 High 8 to 14 Middle 0 to 7 Low 15 to 100 High 8 to 14 Middle 0 to 7 Low 15 to 100 High 8 to 14 Middle 0 to 7 Low

Display level of Universal RAID Utility

The setting level of Universal RAID Utility and the display level of

LSI Software Configuration Utility

Item

Rebuild Priority

Patrol Read Priority

Consistency Check Priority

Setting level of Universal RAID Utility

High 20 Middle 10 Low 5 High 20 Middle 10 Low 5 High 20 Middle 10 Low 5

Display level of LSI Software Configuration Utility (%)

NOTES:

 LSI Software Configuration Utility allows you to set BGI Rate

(Background Initialize Priority). But Universal RAID Utility does not.

 The server does not support full initialization feature, you cannot set

Initialization Priority though Universal RAID Utility allows it.

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Configuration by N8403-026 RAID Controller

This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by N8403-026 RAID Controller.

Rebuild

If a HDD is defected, the rebuild feature can recover the data in the defected HDD. The rebuild can be applied to redundant virtual drives in the RAID1 level.

Manual Rebuild

The manual rebuild can be performed by using Universal RAID Utility, the management utility of the RAID Controller. Select a HDD and start the rebuild manually.

For the detailed operation, refer to the "Universal RAID Utility EXPRESSBUILDER DVD that comes with the server.

Auto Rebuild

Ver2.0 User's Guide" in NEC

The RAID Controller can automatically start the rebuild without use of any utility such as Universal RAID Utility.

The auto rebuild includes the following type:

 Hot-swap rebuild

Automatic rebuild by hot-swapping defected HDD.

IMPORTANT: Note the following for the rebuild:

 The HDD used for rebuild should have the same capacity, rotation

speed, and standard as the defected HDD.

 During rebuild, the processing rate is decreased due to much load.

 During rebuild, do not shutdown or reboot the server. If the server is

shutdown by an unforeseen accident such as power interruption, turn on the power again as soon as possible. The rebuild is automatically restarted.

 The interval from the removal of the defected HDD to the

installation of a substitute HDD should be 60 sec or longer.

 If the hot-swap rebuild does not operate, perform the manual

rebuild.

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Patrol Read

The patrol read gives the read & verify test in the entire area of HDDs. It can be performed for all HDDs assigned to virtual drives.

The Patrol Read allows subsequent detects of HDDs to be detected and repaired.

For HDDs configuring redundant virtual drives, error sectors detected during Patrol Read can be repaired.

IMPORTANT: Note the following for the patrol read:

 For the RAID Controller, Patrol Read feature is factory-set to

"Enabled".

 To change settings of Patrol Read, use Universal RAID Utility.

 If the system is restarted while running Patrol Read, Patrol Read

resumes from that point.

Consistency Check

The Consistency Check is used to check consistency among virtual drives. It is available for redundant virtual drives except for RAID0. It is also available for host spare.

Consistency Check can be performed through WebBIOS or Universal RAID Utility.

Consistency Check performs not only consistency check but also repair of error sectors. Accordingly, it can be used as preventive maintenance.

IMPORTANT: Note the following for Consistency Check:

 During Consistency Check, the processing rate is decreased due to

much load.

 If the system is restarted, the Consistency Check is aborted.

However, the Consistency Check resumes after restart.

 To schedule execution of Consistency Check, use WebBIOS, not the

Universal RAID Utility

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Reconstruction

The reconstruction feature is used to change configuration and/or RAID level of existing virtual drive. The Reconstruction contains the following three features, however, the RAID Controller supports "Migration with addition" only.

IMPORTANT: You can use WebBIOS for Reconstruction. Universal

RAID Utility does not support Reconstruction.

Removed physical drive

Unsupported.

Migration only

Unsupported.

Migration with addition

Use this feature to add HDDs to existing virtual drive. The execution patterns are as shown below (α: Number of HDDs to be added).

Before execution After execution RAID

level

RAID0 x RAID0 RAID0 1 RAID1 2 Capacity remains unchanged. RAID1 2 RAID0

Number of HDDs

RAID level

Number of HDDs

x+α Capacity increased: equivalent to α HDDs

2+α Capacity increased: equivalent to α+1 HDDs

Description

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IMPORTANT: Note the following for the Reconstruction:

 Be sure to make backup copy of data and perform Consistency

Check before starting Reconstruction.

 The Reconstruction is disabled in the configuration where several

virtual drives are defined in one disk group

 During Reconstruction, the processing rate is decreased due to much

load.

 The Reconstruction may be performed for the degraded or partially

degraded virtual drive. However, it is recommended to execute Rebuild to recover the virtual drive, then execute Reconstruction.

 During Reconstruction, do not shutdown or reboot the server. If the

server is shutdown by an unforeseen accident such as power interruption, turn on the power again as soon as possible. The Reconstruction is automatically restarted.

 In some configuration, Background Initialize may start

automatically upon completion of Reconstruction.

Ex: Migration with addition for RAID0 virtual drive

The figure below shows an example of adding a single 36GB HDD to a RAID0 virtual drive configured with a single 36GB HDD to make data redundancy available.

Virtual drive (RAID0)

[Before execution]

36GB

Execute Migration with addition

Virtual drive (RAID0)

36GB 36GB

Capacity = 36GB

36GB

[After execution] Capacity = 72GB

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Before Using WebBIOS

Read the following sections describing supported functions and precautions before using "WebBIOS".

Supported Functions

 Indication of model name and capacity of hard disk drive

 Indication of allocation status of hard disk drive

 Creation of virtual drive

– Setting of RAID level

– Setting of Stripe Block size

– Setting of Read Policy/Write Policy/IO Policy

 Indication of configuration information and status of virtual drive

 Removal of virtual drive

 Clearing of configuration

 Execution of initialization

 Execution of Consistency Check

 Execution of manual rebuild

 Execution of reconstruction

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Notes on Creating Virtual Drive

The hard disk drives configuring the drive group should have the same capacity and

rotation speed.

2. Be sure to execute Consistency Check after creating VD.

3. When installing an OS in VD under N8403-026 RAID controller, create a VD dedicated to

OS installation.

4. WebBIOS cannot be handled via remote console functions of NEC ESMPRO Manager.

5. The physical drive numbers shown in WebBIOS and those shown in Universal RAID

Utility are identified as follows.

– WebBIOS

Slot number shown in Physical View *

*1: The slot number, type of hard disk drive, its capacity, and its current status are

shown in Physical View.

The slot number is indicated by the number 0 or 1. It represents the slot number in the hard disk drive.

– Universal RAID Utility

ID shown in Hard disk drive Properties

The slot number shown on WebBIOS corresponds to the hard disk drive ID shown on Universal RAID Utility. For more information, refer to the Universal RAID Utility Ver2.0 User's Guide.

Physical View of WebBIOS

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Property of Hard disk drive of Universal RAID Utility

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Using WebBIOS

Starting WebBIOS

When the screen as shown below appears, press Ctrl + H to start WebBIOS.

LSI MegaRAID SAS - MFI BIOS Version XXXX (Build MMM DD, YYYY) Copyright (c) 20XX LSI Corporation

HA - X (Bus X Dev X) MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2 FW package: X.X.X - XXXX

0 Virtual Drive(s) found on the host adapter.

0 Virtual Drive(s) handled by BIOS.

Press <Ctrl> <H> for WebBIOS......

POST screen image (with no virtual drive assigned)

IMPORTANT:

 Do not press unnecessary key such as Pause during POST.

 If you fail to press Ctrl + H or the system proceeds without

displaying the WebBIOS main menu (shown on the next page), reboot the system, and press Ctrl + H on POST screen.

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Main Menu

Shown below is [Adapter Selection] screen that appears first on WebBIOS. On [Adapter No.] box, select an adapter you want to operate with WebBIOS, then click [Start].

When the adapter is selected on [Adapter Selection], the WebBIOS Top Menu appears.

Information of VD configured and hard disk drives connected with the controller.

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Controller Selection: Goes back to Adapter Selection menu.

Controller Properties: Displays properties of the controller. Scan Devices: Detects hard disk drives connected with the controller again. Virtual Drives: Opens operation window for VD that has already been

Drives: Opens operation window for hard disk drive connected with the

Configuration Wizard: Displays the wizard to configure VD.

Physical View / Logical View:

Events: Displays event data. Exit: Goes to Exit menu of WebBIOS.

Status Indication of Virtual Drive (not shown on Physical View)

Optimal: Indicates that the VD is in normal state.

Degraded: Indicates that one of the hard disk drives in the relevant VD is

Offline: The relevant VD is in offline state.

Initialization: The relevant VD is being initialized. ConsistencyCheck: Consistency Check is being performed to the relevant VD.

Rebuild: The relevant VD is being rebuilt. Reconstruction: The relevant VD is being reconstructed.

WebBIOS Menu

configured.

controller.

Switches indication between hard disk drives and VD configuration.

The indication is green.

degraded. The indication is blue.

The indication is red.

Status Indication of Hard disk drive

Reconstruction: The relevant VD is being reconstructed. Unconfigured Good: The hard disk drive connected with the controller is not in use.

The indication is blue.

Online: Indicates that the hard disk drive in configuration is in normal state.

The indication is green.

Offline: Indicates that the hard disk drive in configuration is in offline state.

The indication is red.

Unconfigured Bad: The relevant hard disk drive is faulty.

(The hard disk drive in this status can be checked only on Physical View.)

The indication is black.

Rebuild The relevant hard disk drive is being rebuilt.

The indication is yellow.

Hotspare Indicates the hard disk drive that is assigned to hot-spare.

The indication is pink.

NEC B120a User's Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY INDICATIONS

PREFACE

ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE

IN THE PACKAGE

CONTENTS

Notes on Using Your Server

SAFETY NOTES

FOR PROPER OPERATION

TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY

DISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES

USER SUPPORT

General Description

OVERVIEW

STANDARD FEATURES

PART NAMES AND CONTROLS

CPU Blade

Hard Disk Drive

Lamp Indications

USING YOUR SERVER

Power-on of Blade Server

Power-off of Blade Server

POST

Device Identification

Setting Up Your Server

BEFORE INSTALLING CPU BLADE

Check of MAC Address

Installing DIMM

INSTALLING THE CPU BLADE

INSTALLING THE HARD DISK DRIVE

MAKING CONNECTIONS

Network

Configuring Your Server

SYSTEM BIOS ~ SETUP ~

Starting SETUP Utility

Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage

Menu and Parameter Descriptions

RAID CONFIGURATION

RAID

Configuration by N8403-027 SATA Interface Card

LSI Software Configuration Utility

Menu Tree

Operating Procedures for Setup Utility

LSI Software Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility

Configuration by N8403-026 RAID Controller

Before Using WebBIOS

Using WebBIOS