NEC EcoPowerGateway N8142-36F User Manual

NEC Express5800/100 Series

N8142-36F

EcoPowerGateway

User's Guide

1st Edition

7-2010

ONL-520_005_02-COMMON-100-00-1007

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SAFETY INDICATIONS

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

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

The EcoPowerGateway 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)

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 of the specified voltage.
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

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.

Indicates that improper use may cause explosion.

Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury.

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

Prohibited Actions

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

Do not use the EcoPowerGateway in the place where water or liquid may pour.
Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be caused.

Do not place the EcoPowerGateway near the fire. Otherwise, a fire may be caused.

Do not touch the EcoPowerGateway with wet hand. Otherwise, an electric shock may
be caused.

Do not touch the component specified by this symbol. Otherwise, an electric shock or
burn may be caused.

Indicates a general prohibited action that cannot be specifically identified.

Mandatory Action

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

Be sure to provide earthing. 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.

CE Statement

Warning : 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 (EN55022).

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NEC ESMPRO, NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, and EXPRESSSCOPE are registered trademarks of NEC Corporation.

Notes:

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

NEC Corporation.

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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).

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PREFACE

Thank you very much for purchasing our N8142-36F EcoPowerGateway.

The N8142-36F EcoPowerGateway can supply DC power of up to 1700 watts with 4 ports.
Consolidating power supplies to servers in rack realizes the system configuration of higher density.
In addition, optional power units can be additionally installed to meet with your power requirements
(up to four power units including standard power units).

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

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ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE

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

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

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 EcoPowerGateway

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

Chapter 2 General Description

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

Chapter 3 Setting Up Your EcoPowerGateway

tells you how to setup your EcoPowerGateway, make cable connections, and power on your
system.

Chapter 4 Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway

tells you how to configure the system and provides instructions for running the BIOS Setup
Utility.

Chapter 5 Maintenance

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

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

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

Chapter 7 Installing Options

provides you installation procedure for optional devices.

Appendix A Specification

provides specifications for your EcoPowerGateway.

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
EcoPowerGateway

Helpful and convenient piece of information

IN THE PACKAGE

The carton contains various accessories, as well as the EcoPowerGateway 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 EcoPowerGateway, as well as to set
it up.

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CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

Warning Labels ............................................................................................................................ 1-2

Safety Notes................................................................................................................................. 1-3

General .................................................................................................................................... 1-4

Power Supply and Power Cord Use......................................................................................... 1-8

Rack........................................................................................................................................1-11

Installation, Relocation, and Storage..................................................................................... 1-14

During Operation................................................................................................................... 1-16

For Proper Operation ................................................................................................................. 1-17

Transfer to Third Party............................................................................................................... 1-19

Disposal and Consumables ........................................................................................................1-19

Regarding the Transportation of this System............................................................................. 1-19

User Support .............................................................................................................................. 1-20

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

Names and Features of Components............................................................................................ 2-2

Front View ............................................................................................................................... 2-2

Rear View ................................................................................................................................ 2-4

Lamp Indications..................................................................................................................... 2-7

Using Your EcoPowerGateway...................................................................................................2-11

Power-on of EcoPowerGateway.............................................................................................2-11

DC Output ON/OFF .............................................................................................................. 2-12

Starting Maintenance Mode................................................................................................... 2-15

Power-off of EcoPowerGateway........................................................................................... 2-17

Device Identification ............................................................................................................. 2-17

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

Installation ............................................................................................................................... 3-1

Making Connections...............................................................................................................3-11

Chapter 4 Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway......................................................... 4-1

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

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

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

Configuration Examples..........................................................................................................4-4

Menu and Parameter Descriptions........................................................................................... 4-7

Chapter 5 Maintenance.................................................................................................. 5-1

Making Backup Copies ................................................................................................................5-1

Maintenance Tools........................................................................................................................5-2

Function of Maintenance Tools ................................................................................................5-2

Cleaning........................................................................................................................................5-4

Cleaning the EcoPowerGateway..............................................................................................5-4

Relocating/Storing The EcoPowerGateway..................................................................................5-5

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 6-1

System Viewers ............................................................................................................................6-2

STATUS Lamp..............................................................................................................................6-3

Error Messages .............................................................................................................................6-4

POST Error Messages ..............................................................................................................6-4

Error Messages on Virtual LCD...............................................................................................6-8

Solving Problems........................................................................................................................6-17

EcoPowerGateway .................................................................................................................6-17

Collecting Fault Information ......................................................................................................6-18

Maintenance Tools......................................................................................................................6-18

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Chapter 7 Installing Options......................................................................................... 7-1

Safety Notes..................................................................................................................................7-2

Anti-static Measures .....................................................................................................................7-3

Preparation for Installation/Removal............................................................................................7-4

Confirmation after Installation/Removal......................................................................................7-5

Installation/Removal Procedure....................................................................................................7-6

N8181-76F Power Unit ............................................................................................................7-6

Replacing a Failing Power Unit ...............................................................................................7-9

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

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Chapter 1

Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway

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

1-2 Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway

WARNING LABELS

The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your
EcoPowerGateway to inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the
EcoPowerGateway. (Do not intentionally remove or damage any of the labels.)

If you find any labels totally/partially removed or illegible due to damage, contact your service
representative.

See "Safety Notes" for meaning of the symbols that appear on the warning label.

This label is also on the bottom.

Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway 1-3

SAFETY NOTES

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

The EcoPowerGateway contains power supply units. Pay attention to electric hazard. In addition,
pay attention to personal injury when installing/removing the EcoPowerGateway in/from the rack
assembly.

1-4 Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway

General

WARNING

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

The EcoPowerGateway 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 EcoPowerGateway has been used in the above conditions.

Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the EcoPowerGateway.

Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the EcoPowerGateway 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
EcoPowerGateway.

Do not use the EcoPowerGateway 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 EcoPowerGateway in such conditions may cause a
fire.

Keep needles or metal objects away from the EcoPowerGateway.

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

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

Make sure not to locate or use the EcoPowerGateway 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.

Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway 1-5

1-6 Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway

CAUTION

Keep water or foreign matter away from the EcoPowerGateway.

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

Make sure to complete device installation.

Always connect the interface cable and power cable 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 unauthorized 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 equipment with loose cable connections.
 Do not use any damaged cable.

Avoid installation in extreme temperature conditions.

Power unit installed in EcoPowerGateway may get very hot. Leave them until
fully cool down before installing/removing the power unit. The air exhausted
from the fan also gets very hot. Do not let your hands or face close to the
exhaust hole.

Avoid contact with the equipment 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 equipment including the cables. Failure to follow this
warning may cause a fire or an electric shock.

Keep animals away from the equipment.

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

Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway 1-7

1-8 Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway

Power Supply and Power Cord Use

WARNING

Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand.

Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet. Failure to
follow this warning may cause an electric shock.

Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Never connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Failure to follow this warning
may cause a gas explosion.

Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway 1-9

CAUTION

Plug in to a proper power source.

Use a proper wall outlet of the specified voltage equipped with the ground
line. Use of an improper power source may cause a fire or a power leak.
Do not install the EcoPowerGateway where you need an extension cord.
Use of a cord that does not meet the power specifications of the
EcoPowerGateway may heat up the cord and cause a fire.
The power consumption per one power unit is described in the label sticked
on the power unit. Use the power cord appropriate to the power unit.

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

The electric current exceeding the rated flow overheats the outlet, which may
cause a fire.

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

Heat generation resulting from a halfway inserted power plug (imperfect
contact) may cause a fire. Heat will also be generated if condensation is
formed on dusty blades of the halfway inserted plug, increasing the possibility
of fire.

Use the authorized power cord only.

Use only the power cord that comes with your EcoPowerGateway. Use of an
unauthorized power cord may cause a fire when the electric current exceeds
the rated flow.
Also, observe the following to prevent an electric shock or fire caused by a
damaged cord.

 Do not stretch the cord harness.
 Do not pinch the power cord.
 Do not bend the power cord.
 Keep chemicals away from the

power cord.

 Do not twist the power cord.
 Do not place any object on the

power cord.

 Do not bundle power cords.

Do not use the attached power cord for any other devices or usage.

The power cord that comes with your EcoPowerGateway is designed aiming
to connect with this EcoPowerGateway and to use with the
EcoPowerGateway, and its safety has been tested. Do not use the attached
power cord for any other purpose. Doing so may cause a fire or an electric
shock.

 Do not alter, modify, or repair the

power cord.

 Do not secure the power cord with

staples or equivalents.

 Do not use any damaged power

cord. (Replace a damaged power
cord with a new one of the same
specifications. Ask your service
representative for replacement.)

1-10 Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway

Rack

Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway 1-11

WARNING

Do not use the EcoPowerGateway in any unapproved place.

Install the EcoPowerGateway on a standard EIA 19-inch rack assembly. Do
not install the rack containing the EcoPowerGateway in a place inappropriate
to the rack installation environment.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause some bad influences to be
imposed on the EcoPowerGateway and other devices installed on the rack
and also a fire or personal injury due to falling of the rack may occur. For the
detailed explanation on the place where the rack should be installed and the
earthquake-resistant construction for the rack, refer to the manual attached to
the rack or contact you service representative.

Always install the EcoPowerGateway on a rack conforming to the relevant
standard.

Install the EcoPowerGateway on a rack conforming to the EIA standard. Do
not use the EcoPowerGateway with installed on any other rack than standard
EIA rack or without the installation on a proper rack. Failure to follow these
instructions may cause the EcoPowerGateway to operate incorrectly and/or
personal injury or damages of surrounding devices to occur. Contact your
service representative for the racks available for the EcoPowerGateway.

1-12 Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway

CAUTION

Do not provide the wiring to exceed the rating of the power supply.

To prevent burns, fires, and device damages, the power supplied to the
power supply in the rack shall not exceed the rating load of the power branch
circuit. Contact your electric constructor or the local power company for the
requirements on the wiring and installation of electric facilities.

Do not carry or install the rack only by a single person.

At least two persons are required to carry or install the rack. Failure to follow
this instruction may cause the rack to fall to result in personal injury and/or
breakage of surrounding devices. In particular, a high rack (such as 44U rack)
is unstable if it is not fixed by stabilizers. At least two persons must always
carry or install the rack while they support it.

Do not install the rack and devices so that the load may be concentrated on a
specific point.

Install stabilizers on the rack so that the total load of the rack and devices
mounted on the rack is not concentrated on a singe point, or join more than
one rack with each other to distribute the load. Failure to follow this instruction
may cause the rack to fall to result in personal injury.

Do not install components on the rack only by a single person.

At least two persons are required to install components including the doors
and rails for the rack. Failure to follow this instruction may cause some
components to fall to be broken and/or to result in personal injury.

Insert hinges completely.

When installing the rack door, make sure that hinge pins at top and bottom of
the door are completely inserted into the rack. Failure to follow this instruction
may cause the door to fall to be broken and/or to result in personal injury.

Do not pull out a device from the rack if the rack is unstable.

Always pull out a device from the rack in the state that the rack is made stable
(by the installation of stabilizers or earthquake-resistant construction).

Do not leave more than one device being pulled out from the rack.

Pulling out more than one device from the rack may cause the rack to be
fallen. Only pull out a single device from the rack at a time.

Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway 1-13

1-14 Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway

Installation, Relocation, and Storage

WARNING

Do not install the EcoPowerGateway in any place other than specified.

Do not install the EcoPowerGateway in the following places or any place
other than specified in this User's Guide. Failure to follow this instruction may
cause a fire.

 a dusty place
 a humid place such as near a boiler
 a place exposed to direct sunlight
 an unstable place

Do not use the EcoPowerGateway with leaving cover and power unit being
removed.

Do not use the EcoPowerGateway with the cover and power unit being
removed. Failure to follow this instruction may reduce the cooling effect in the
EcoPowerGateway to result in some malfunction and/or dusts to enter the
EcoPowerGateway to result in a fire or electric shock.

Do not pinch your finger with rails or other components.

Note sufficiently that your fingers may not be caught between a rail and
another mechanical part or cut by a rail at installation or removal of the
EcoPowerGateway from the rack.

Pay attention not to drop the EcoPowerGateway.

Firmly hold the bottom of the EcoPowerGateway when installing/removing it
in the rack. The rack mount bracket has no stopper or lock mechanism to
prevent the EcoPowerGateway from falling down. Failure to follow this
instruction may cause personal injury.

Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway 1-15

CAUTION

Do not leave the EcoPowerGateway being pulled out from the rack.

Working with the EcoPowerGateway being pulled out from the rack may
cause personal injury if the EcoPowerGateway drops.

1-16 Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway

During Operation

CAUTION

Do not pull out or remove the EcoPowerGateway from the rack unnecessarily.

Do not pull out or remove the EcoPowerGateway from the rack unnecessarily.
Pulling out or removing the EcoPowerGateway from the rack may cause not
only the EcoPowerGateway to operate incorrectly but also the
EcoPowerGateway to fall on people to make them injured.

Do not place any object on top of the EcoPowerGateway.

The EcoPowerGateway may fall and cause property damage to the
surroundings.

Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway 1-17

FOR PROPER OPERATION

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

EcoPowerGateway

 Mount the EcoPowerGateway on a rack which can accept the EcoPowerGateway.

 The socket-outlet shall be installed near the EcoPowerGateway and shall be easily

accessible.

 Clear the dust adhering to the external surfaces of the EcoPowerGateway and the

ventilation hole of the power unit periodically. (See Chapter 5 for details.) Regular
cleaning proactively prevents various failures of the unit.

 Always use the power cable dedicated to EcoPowerGateway to connect with the target

device.

 Before connecting/disconnecting the cable to/from the peripherals, be sure to turn off the

POWER switch of the EcoPowerGateway.

 Before turning off the power of EcoPowerGateway, make sure that all the devices

connected with the EcoPowerGateway are powered off.

 After turning off the EcoPowerGateway and Maintenance card, wait for at least 30

seconds before turning on.

 When you connect the target device with the EcoPowerGateway, wait for 30 seconds or

longer before turning on the DC output switch.

 After disconnecting the power cable from the connector, wait for at least 30 seconds

before connecting it again.

 Before relocating the EcoPowerGateway, turn off the power, and disconnect the power

cable from the connector.

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

is applicable.

– After carriage of the EcoPowerGateway

– After storage of the EcoPowerGateway

– After the device is entered into the pause state under the environmental condition

enduring device operation (temperature: 10 to 40°C, humidity: 20 to 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.

1-18 Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway

 Store the EcoPowerGateway under the storage condition (temperature: –10 to 55°C,

humidity: 20 to 80%, without condensation) to allow internal devices and the
Maintenance card to operate correctly in the next operation.

 The EcoPowerGateway contains precision component that is easily affected by drastic

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

 The Maintenance Card can be powered on by pressing the Maintenance switch or using

the remote power-on feature from the management PC. In either case, you must wait for at
least 30 seconds after the power is supplied to the Maintenance Card (after the AC
POWER lamp on power unit is lit green).
If power-on operation is performed within 30 seconds, you may fail to power on the
Maintenance Card. In such a case, make sure that the power is supplied to the
Maintenance Card, wait for at least 30 seconds, then press the Maintenance switch to turn
on the power.

 Do not perform any of the following operation during POST (including similar operations

from external applications).

– Press the POWER switch or the Maintenance switch of the EcoPowerGateway.

– Remove the power unit from the EcoPowerGateway.

– Disconnect the power cords from the power unit of the EcoPowerGateway.

Additional Power Unit and Other Electronic Components

 Make sure to use optional devices supported by the EcoPowerGateway. Some non-

supported devices may be physically installed/connected but cause failures of the
EcoPowerGateway as well as malfunctions of the EcoPowerGateway.

 It is recommended to use options provided by NEC. Some devices of other vendors are

designed to be available for the EcoPowerGateway. If such an option causes the
EcoPowerGateway to be defected or damaged, you will be charged for the repair even in
the warranty period.

Turn Off the Cellular Phone or Pager

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

EcoPowerGateway.

Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway 1-19

TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY

The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the EcoPowerGateway to a third party:

EcoPowerGateway

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

DISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES

 Dispose of the EcoPowerGateway, DVD-ROM, optional power supply unit, and battery

according to all national laws and regulations. Also dispose of the power cord provided
with the EcoPowerGateway to avoid diversion to some other devices.

WARNING

Ask your service representative for dispose of the battery mounted on
the maintenance card.

IMPORTANT: It is the user's responsibility to completely erase or

modify all the data stored in storage device (e.g., a hard disk drive,
backup data cartridge, and rewritable media such as CD-R/CD-RW) so
that the data cannot be restored.

 The EcoPowerGateway contains some components that are only good for a limited period

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

REGARDING THE TRANSPORTATION OF THIS SYSTEM

This system and/or associated options and accessories may be using lithium metal batteries or
lithium ion batteries.

There may be restrictions regarding the air or sea transportation of such lithium batteries.

Please contact your service representative prior to transporting this system and/or its options.

1-20 Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway

USER SUPPORT

Before asking for repair, do the following when the EcoPowerGateway appears to fail:

1. Check if the power cable and the cable to be connected with other devices are properly

connected.

2. See Chapter 6 to find if your problem fits the description. If it does, take the

recommended measure for it.

3. Refer to "Troubleshooting" described in the EcoPowerGateway User's Guide or Modular

Server User's Guide to find if your problem fits the description. If it does, take the
recommended measure for it.

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

Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway 1-21

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 EcoPowerGateway 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.

1-22 Notes on Using Your EcoPowerGateway

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Chapter 2

General Description

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

2-2 General Description

NAMES AND FEATURES OF COMPONENTS

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

Front View

12 3 5 7

89 10

64

11

N code

Product

name

F

1 POWER lamp (green)

Lights green when power is turned on.

2 POWER switch

Press this switch to power on or off the EcoPowerGateway.

3 UID (Unit ID) lamp (blue)

This lamp lights when the UID switch is pressed. When the EcoPowerGateway receives a
software command, this lamp blinks.
(The same lamp is located on the rear side. They work together.)

Serial No.

Barcode

General Description 2-3

4 UID (Unit ID) switch

Press this switch to turn on or off the UID (Unit ID) lamp.
(The same lamp is located on the rear side. You can use either one.)

5 STATUS lamp (green/amber)

This lamp indicates the current status of EcoPowerGateway. See "Lamp Indications" for
details.

6 Maintenance switch

Press this switch to power on or off the maintenance card installed in the EcoPowerGateway.
Pressing this switch for 4 seconds or longer forcedly power off the maintenance card.

7 Maintenance lamp (green)

Lights green when the maintenance card is powered on.

8 Serial port connector

Used to connect with the device having the serial interface. Not used in usual operation.

9 USB connector

Used to connect with the device having the USB interface. Not used in usual operation.

10 Display connector

Used to connect with the display unit.

11 Sliding tag (front)

A label indicating the model name and the serial number is attached on this tag.

2-4 General Description

Rear View

1-4 1-3 1-2 1-1

9

2-4 2-3 2-2 2-1

3-4 3-3 3-2

4-4 4-3 4-2 4-1

1 Slot for power supply unit

Install the power supply unit that supplies DC power to the Module Enclosure.
The last digit indicates installation order. Slots 1 and 2 contain factory-installed power units.
Slots 3 and 4 are equipped with blank covers. Install the separately priced N8181-76F power
units into these slots to make the maximum configuration with four power supply units.

2 DC output lamp

Lights green when DC output is turned on. Goes off when DC output is turned off. The last
digit indicates the corresponding DC output port.

3-1

85

7

6

3 DC output switch

Press this switch to turn on or off the DC output. The last digit indicates the corresponding DC
output port.

4 DC output port

Supplies DC power to the target device. Connect the dedicated cable to this port. The last
digit indicates the port number.

5 Management port

Connector that accepts 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T interface.

General Description 2-5

6 UID (Unit ID) lamp (blue)

This lamp lights when the UID switch is pressed. When the EcoPowerGateway receives a
software command, this lamp blinks.
(The same lamp is located on the front side. They work together.)

7 UID (Unit ID) switch

Press this switch to turn on or off the UID (Unit ID) lamp.
(The same lamp is located on the front side. You can use either one.)

8 Sliding tag (rear)

A label indicating the rating of DC output port and precautions is attached on this tag.

9 AC inlet

Connect the power cord to this socket.

2-6 General Description

Number of Required Power Units

The number of power units to be installed depends on the total power consumption for the devices
connected to each DC output port. See the table below.

IMPORTANT:

 Install the power units of same model. If the power units of different

model are installed, the system will fail to operate correctly.

 Install the sufficient number of power units according to the table

shown below. Insufficient power supply may cause stoppage of the
EcoPowerGateway and other devices connected with the
EcoPowerGateway.

 Use the dedicated DC cable K410-213 for connection with DC

output port. Before connection, make sure that the DC output switch
is turned off.

 When DC output switch is turned on, the electric power of high

current flows. Never touch the K410-213 DC cable while the power
is being supplied.

 The DC output port of EcoPowerGateway does not support the hot-

swap mode. Be sure to turn off the relevant DC output switch before
disconnecting the DC output port.

Total power consumption

630 W or less 2 (factory-installed)
1140 W or less 3
1700 W or less 4

Number of required power units
(N+1 redundant power supply)

General Description 2-7

Lamp Indications

This section explains the indication and meanings of the lamps on the EcoPowerGateway.

Lamps on Front Side

STATUS

POWER

lamp

UID (Unit ID)

lamp

lamp

Maintenance

lamp

POWER Lamp ( )

The POWER lamp goes on green while the EcoPowerGateway is powered on. It goes off when the
EcoPowerGateway is powered off.

UID (Unit ID) Lamp

The UID lamp goes on when either of the UID (Unit ID) switches on the front and rear sides of the
EcoPowerGateway is pressed. It goes off when the UID switch is pressed again. The UID lamp
allows you to identify the device you are working on among the several devices in the rack.

The UID lamp goes on when the UID switch is pressed, and it blinks when the command is received
from the management software such as NEC ESMPRO Manager.

2-8 General Description

STATUS Lamp ( )

The STATUS lamp goes on green while the EcoPowerGateway works normally. If the STATUS
lamp blinks amber, it indicates that the EcoPowerGateway is in abnormal state. You can view the
detailed error information on virtual LCD while the STATUS lamp is blinking amber. You can
access the virtual LCD through the Web browser of NEC EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 (BMC) or
NEC ESMPRO Manager. See Chapter 6 for indications on virtual LCD, their meanings, and actions
to be taken.

Contact your service representative when an error occurs on your EcoPowerGateway.

Indication of
STATUS lamp

On Green

Off – The EcoPowerGateway is off-

Blinking Amber Refer to "When STATUS lamp is blinking in amber" in Chapter 6

Stay lit Amber Refer to "When STATUS lamp is lighting in amber" in Chapter 6

Color Meaning Action to take

The EcoPowerGateway works
normally.

powered.

for details of indication on virtual LCD.

for details of indication on virtual LCD.

–

Power on the
EcoPowerGateway.

Maintenance Lamp

The Maintenance lamp goes on while the maintenance card installed in the EcoPowerGateway is
powered on. It goes off when the maintenance card is off-powered.

Lamps on Rear Side

General Description 2-9

AC POWER lamp

UID (Unit ID) lamp

DC output lamp 4 DC output lamp 2

DC output lamp 3

DC output lamp 1

100/10 lamp

LINK/ACT lamp

AC POWER Lamp

The AC POWER lamp is located on the power unit at the rear side of the EcoPowerGateway.

The lamp starts blinking in green when the power cord is connected to the AC inlet and the power is
supplied to the power unit.

The lamp stays lit green when the power of the EcoPowerGateway is turned on (the DC power is
supplied to the main unit).

If the AC POWER lamp is not lit even when the EcoPowerGateway is turned on, or lit or blinking
in amber (*1), the power unit may be faulty.

*1 If the several power units are installed in the EcoPowerGateway and some of them are accepting

AC power through the connected power cord, the AC POWER lamp on the power unit to which
no power cord is connected blinks amber. The AC POWER lamp on such a power unit starts
blinking green when the power cord is connected. If the AC POWER lamp still blinks in amber,
check if AC power is properly supplied to that power unit. If the power is normally supplied, the
power unit may be faulty.

DC Output Lamp 1 to 4

DC output lamp goes on green while the DC power is output from the DC output port. It goes off
when DC output is turned off. The lamp blinks when the POWER switch is turned off (the
EcoPowerGateway is off-powered) and the DC output switch is turned on.

2-10 General Description

UID (Unit ID) Lamp

The UID lamp goes on when either of the UID (Unit ID) switches on the front and rear sides of the
EcoPowerGateway is pressed. It goes off when the UID switch is pressed again. The UID lamp
allows you to identify the device you are working on among the several devices in the rack.

The UID lamp goes on when the UID switch is pressed, and it blinks when the command is received
from the management software such as NEC ESMPRO Manager.

LINK/ACT Lamp ( )

The LINK/ACT lamp indicates the status of the management LAN port of the EcoPowerGateway
(LINK). While the connection between the EcoPowerGateway and management PC is correct, the
lamp is on. The lamp blinks while the management LAN port is transmitting/receiving data (ACT).

If the lamp does not go on when the LINK state is placed, check if the network cable is in normal
state and if it is connected correctly. If the lamp does not go on yet when the network cable is
normal, the network (LAN) controller may be faulty. In this case, contact your service
representative.

100/10 Lamp

The management LAN port supports 100BASE-TX (100Mbps) and 10BASE-T (10Mbps) network
interface.

The 1000/100/10 lamp indicates whether the management LAN port is operated through the
100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T network interface.

If the lamp is lit green, the management LAN port is operated through 100BASE-TX. If the lamp is
off, the management LAN port is operated through 10BASE-T.

General Description 2-11

USING YOUR EcoPowerGateway

This section describes the basic operation of the EcoPowerGateway.

Power-on of EcoPowerGateway

Press the POWER switch on the front side of the EcoPowerGateway and make sure that the
POWER lamp goes on green.

POWER switch POWER lamp

IMPORTANT:

 The power of the EcoPowerGateway must be turned on after 30

seconds or longer has passed from the previous power-off.
If power-on operation is performed within 30 seconds, you may fail
to power on the EcoPowerGateway. In such a case, make sure that
the power is supplied to the EcoPowerGateway, then press the
POWER switch again to turn on the power.

 Before the management PC can remotely control the

EcoPowerGateway through the management port, the power of the
EcoPowerGateway must be turned on.

2-12 General Description

DC Output ON/OFF

Take the following procedure to output 12VDC power to the server unit or Module Enclosure
containing the modular servers, connected with the EcoPowerGateway.

1. Prepare the separately priced K410-213 DC cable.

IMPORTANT: Do not use any other cable than K410-213(xx).

xx denotes the cable length and branched or not.
Contact your service representative for the cable appropriate to your
requirement.

2. Make sure that the DC output port you are going to connect is turned off (DC output lamp

is unlit).

Make sure that the DC output lamp is off.

If the DC output lamp is on,
press this switch to turn it off.

Port you are going to connect the
DC cable

IMPORTANT:

 Do not hot-swap the DC cable.

 Do not turn on the DC output port to which the DC cable is not

connected.

 Do not turn on the DC output port before the other end of DC cable

is not connected to any port.

General Description 2-13

3. Connect the EcoPowerGateway with the server unit or Module Enclosure.

The cable connectors have locking mechanism. Make sure that the cable connector is
surely locked.

Module enclosure EcoPowerGateway

K410-213 DC cable

Insert the connector to the
end until it clicks.
To disconnect the connector,
push both sides of the
connector with your fingers
to unlock the connector, as
shown in the figure.

IMPORTANT: Incomplete locking of DC cable connector may cause
power leakage, electric shock due to the spark, hardware failure as well
as malfunction of the EcoPowerGateway.

4. Push the DC output switch to the end.

Make sure that the DC output lamp goes on green.

DC output switch

The DC output switch is a latch-type
pushbutton switch and equipped on
every four output ports.
DC output ON: Concave
DC output OFF: Convex

Rear of the EcoPowerGateway

DC output lamp

DC power output ON: Lit green
DC power output OFF: Unlit

2-14 General Description

IMPORTANT: Never attempt to connect/disconnect the DC cable
while the DC power is being output. The DC cable and output port
connectors on Module Enclosure and EcoPowerGateway do not support
hot-swap mode.

5. To turn off the DC power output, shutdown all the server units connected with the

EcoPowerGateway and blade servers in enclosure, then press the DC output switch.

After that, make sure that the DC output lamp is unlit.

To remove the DC cable, perform reverse order of installation procedure.

NOTE: Refer to the User's Guide of the server unit or enclosure unit

for how to power off the server unit or enclosure unit.

General Description 2-15

Starting Maintenance Mode

The maintenance card installed in the EcoPowerGateway monitors the system status (e.g., thermal
sensor and load to power units).

Start the maintenance mode only when you need to update the firmware of maintenance card,
change configuration information of the server, or provide settings for the management LAN. To
start the maintenance mode, press
the Maintenance switch on the front side.

In usual operation, the maintenance mode should be turned off.

Maintenance switch

Maintenance

lamp

Device with serial

interface

USB device

Keyboard

1. Connect peripheral devices to the relevant connectors on the front side.

Connect a display unit to the monitor connector if you want to view the maintenance
mode screen on display unit. Connect a console to the serial port if you want to view the
maintenance mode screen on serial console.

If you use the display unit to view the screen, you need to connect the keyboard to the
USB connector.

Display

unit

2-16 General Description

2. Press the Maintenance switch on the front side to start the maintenance mode.

The maintenance mode should be turned off in usual operation.

To prevent an incorrect operation, use the thin rod such as a pin to press the switch.

Maintenance switch
Press this switch
using a pin or the like.

Maintenance lamp
When pressed the
Maintenance switch,
make sure that this
lamp goes on green.

3. The initial diagnosis menu of maintenance card is displayed on the screen.

Perform the necessary operation according to BIOS SETUP menu or firmware update
procedure. See Chapter 4 for details.

General Description 2-17

Power-off of EcoPowerGateway

Take the following steps to power off the EcoPowerGateway.

1. Shutdown all of the server units connected or modular servers in Module Enclosure.

2. Press every DC output switch to turn off the DC output. (Make sure that all of the DC

output lamps are unlit.)

3. Remove all the DC cables from the EcoPowerGateway.

4. Press the POWER switch on front side to turn the power off. (Make sure that the POWER

lamp is unlit.)

5. Remove all the power cords from the power supply units on the rear side.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to turn off the DC output switch before

disconnecting the power cable.

Device Identification

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

The UID switches and UID lamps are located both on front and rear of the EcoPowerGateway.

The UID lamp allows you to identify the device subject to maintenance among more than one
device installed in the Module Enclosure.

The UID lamp on modular server can also be made blinking blue by proper software commands
from the management PC on the network. In addition, pressing the UID switch on the
EcoPowerGateway brings the UID lamp to light.

2-18 General Description

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Chapter 3

Setting Up Your EcoPowerGateway

This chapter describes installation and connection of the EcoPowerGateway.

Installation

To use the EcoPowerGateway, install it on a rack assembly conforming to EIA standard.

Installing Rack

Refer to the manual attached to the rack or contact your service representative for the installation of
the EcoPowerGateway on the rack.

WARNING

Observe the following instructions to use the EcoPowerGateway safely. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See
pages 1-4 to 1-16 for details.

■ Do not use the EcoPowerGateway in any unapproved place.

■ Do not connect the ground line to a gas pipe.

CAUTION

Observe the following instructions to use the EcoPowerGateway safely. Failure
to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property
damage. See pages 1-4 to 1-16 for details.

■ Do not install the rack where the load may be concentrated on a specific

point.

■ Do not install any component on the rack only by a single person.

■ Insert the hinge pins completely.

■ Do not pull out a device from the rack if the rack is unstable.

■ Do not leave more than one device being pulled out from the rack.

■ Do not provide the wiring exceeding the rating power.

■ Do not use the rack in a place where corrosive gases exist.

3-2 Setting Up Your EcoPowerGateway

IMPORTANT: Rack Mount Instructions

 Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit

rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack
environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore,
consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature
(Tma) specified by the manufacturer.

 Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should

be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the
equipment is not compromised.

 Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should

be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven
mechanical loading.

 Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the

connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that
overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and
supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate
ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

 Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment

should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply
connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g.
use of power strips).

Setting Up Your EcoPowerGateway 3-3

Do not install the rack in the places listed below. Installing the rack or mounting the
EcoPowerGateway on the rack in such a place may cause some malfunction to occur.

 Narrow space from which devices cannot be pulled out from the rack completely

 Place that cannot bear the total weights of the rack and devices mounted on the rack

 Place where stabilizers cannot be installed or where the rack can be installed only after the

practice of proper earthquake-resistant construction

 Place of uneven or slanting floor

 Place of drastic temperature change (near a heater, air conditioner, or refrigerator)

 Place where intense vibration may be generated

 Place where corrosive gases (sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, chlorine,

ammonia, ozone, etc) exist.
Place where the air (or dust) includes components accelerating corrosion (ex. sulfur,
sodium chloride) or conductive metals.

 Place where chemicals may be accidentally sprayed over

 Place where a carpet not subject to anti-static process is laid.

 Place where some objects may be fallen on the rack

 Place near a device generating intense magnetic field (such as a TV, radio,

broadcast/communication antenna, power transmission wire, and electromagnetic crane) is
placed (If unavoidable, contact your service representative to request proper shield
construction.)

 Place where the power cord of the EcoPowerGateway must be connected to an AC outlet

that shares the outlet of another device with large power consumption.

 Place near equipment that generates power noise (e.g., contact spark at power-on/power-

off of commercial power supply through a relay). If you must install the
EcoPowerGateway close to such equipment, request your service representative for
separate power cabling or noise filter installation.

IMPORTANT: Increase in temperature within rack and air flow

If two or more devices are installed on the rack or the ventilation within
the rack is not enough, the temperature in the rack may be raised by the
heat generated from the devices to be higher than the operation
temperature of the EcoPowerGateway (10 to 40°C).

It causes the EcoPowerGateway to operate improperly. Review the air
flow within the rack or in the room and take sufficient measures so that
the temperature within the rack does not exceed the warranted
temperature range during the system operation.

The EcoPowerGateway takes in the air from the front and exhausts it to
the rear.

3-4 Setting Up Your EcoPowerGateway

Installing/Removing the EcoPowerGateway in/from Rack

This subsection provides the instructions for installing the EcoPowerGateway into a rack cabinet.
(This subsection also describes the removal procedures.)

If you are going to use the non-NEC rack, make sure that the rack is compliant to EIA standard and
it can accept the EcoPowerGateway. Contact your service representative for applicable rack.

WARNING

Observe the following instructions to use the EcoPowerGateway safely.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal
injury. See pages 1-4 to 1-16 for details.

■ Do not use any rack which does not conform to the relevant standard.

■ Always use the EcoPowerGateway in the specified place.

CAUTION

Observe the following instructions to use the EcoPowerGateway safely.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or
property damage.
See pages 1-4 to 1-16 for details.

■ Do not carry the EcoPowerGateway with the power units being installed.

■ Do not install the EcoPowerGateway in any other place than specified.

■ Do not install the EcoPowerGateway on the rack leaving the cover

removed.

■ Do not pinch your finger with mechanical components.

Setting Up Your EcoPowerGateway 3-5

Checking Components

Refer to the Packing List to make sure that all the components have contained in carton box.

Installation

This EcoPowerGateway can be installed in either the NEC rack or a third vendor's rack. If you are
going to use the non-NEC rack, make sure that the rack is compliant to EIA standard and it can
accept the EcoPowerGateway. Contact your service representative for applicable rack.

Take the following steps to install the EcoPowerGateway in the rack.

 Preparation for installation

The slide rail assembly contains inner rails (to be attached to the EcoPowerGateway) and
outer rails (to be attached to the rack). First, remove the outer rails before installation.

IMPORTANT: The two sliding rails are provided with the
EcoPowerGateway. Assort the inner and outer rails exactly same as they
were at the shipment.

One outer rail for left side

One outer rail for right side

3-6 Setting Up Your EcoPowerGateway

 Installing the outer rail

Insert the square projection of the outer rail into the angle hole on the 19-inch rack until it
is locked with clicking sound.

The figure below shows the right side (front) of the rack. Install the rail assemblies to the
right side (rear), and left side (front and rear) of the rack in the same procedure.

Make sure that the rail assembly is installed at the same level as the other slide rail
assembly already installed.

NOTES:

 There may be some backlashes in the front and rear, however, it is

not a deficiency.

 Make sure that the rail assembly is surely locked to the rack.

Setting Up Your EcoPowerGateway 3-7

 Installing the EcoPowerGateway

CAUTION

Observe the following instructions to use the EcoPowerGateway safely.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or
property damage. See pages 1-4 to 1-16 for details.

■ Do not pinch your finger with mechanical components.

1. Pull out the sliding rails (bearing portion) of the right and left outer rails.

Outer rail

Sliding rail

2. Securely hold the EcoPowerGateway and install it in the rack.

Firmly insert the inner rails at the sides of the EcoPowerGateway into the left and right
outer rails, and then slowly push the EcoPowerGateway into the rack.

When the EcoPowerGateway is completely pushed into the rack, the EcoPowerGateway is
locked.

Outer rails

Inner rail at EcoPowerGateway side

3-8 Setting Up Your EcoPowerGateway

IMPORTANT:

 Be very careful not to get your finger caught in the rails.

 Insert both sides of inner rails straight into the rack.

 Hold the handles on both sides of the EcoPowerGateway, and install

the EcoPowerGateway carefully while making sure the installation
position.

NOTE: At the first installation, you may feel strong friction in pushing

because the mechanical components cannot be completely engaged
with each other. Push the EcoPowerGateway intensely.

3. Make sure that the sliding rails move smoothly by pulling the EcoPowerGateway out of

the rack and pushing it in several times.

NOTE: To install the EcoPowerGateway in the location adjacent to the

other device, pay attention to interference. If the installing
EcoPowerGateway disturbs the other devices already been installed,
adjust the position, and install the outer rail again.

Setting Up Your EcoPowerGateway 3-9

Removing the EcoPowerGateway

Remove the EcoPowerGateway from the rack in the following procedure.

CAUTION

Observe the following instructions to use the EcoPowerGateway safely.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or
property damage. See pages 1-4 to 1-16 for details.

■ Do not pinch your finger with mechanical components.

■ Do not pull out a device from the rack if the rack is unstable.

■ Do not leave more than one device being pulled out from the rack.

■ Do not pull out the EcoPowerGateway from the rack while it is operating.

■ Pay attention not to drop the EcoPowerGateway.

1. Make sure that the EcoPowerGateway is off-powered, and disconnect the power cables

and all the interface cables from the EcoPowerGateway.

NOTE: Make sure that the Power lamp at the front side is unlit.

2. While pushing the left and the right unlock buttons on the front of the EcoPowerGateway,

pull out the EcoPowerGateway from the rack slowly and carefully.

Push this button to unlock the EcoPowerGateway.

3-10 Setting Up Your EcoPowerGateway

NOTE: Push the two unlock buttons on left and right side of the

EcoPowerGateway at the same time.

Left side Right side

3. Firmly hold the EcoPowerGateway, and take it out from the rack.

IMPORTANT:

 Pull out the EcoPowerGateway slowly holding the bottom of the

EcoPowerGateway.

 Be very careful not to get your finger caught in the rails.

4. To remove the outer rail from the rack, pull the rail toward the direction shown by the

arrow while pushing the lever.

Lever

Setting Up Your EcoPowerGateway 3-11

Making Connections

Connect the power supply unit, DC cable, and LAN cable to the EcoPowerGateway.

Two slots for installing additional power unit are located on the rear side of the EcoPowerGateway.

At the rear side, connector for outputting 12 VDC power from the EcoPowerGateway, and LAN
ports for communicating with management PC are located.

The figure on the next page illustrates available power supply units in the standard configuration
and locations of the connectors for the cables.

IMPORTANT: Consult with your service representative if you want to
connect the EcoPowerGateway to server switch unit and configure it.

WARNING

Observe the following instructions to use the EcoPowerGateway safely. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See
pages 1-4 to 1-16 for details.

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

■ Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

CAUTION

Observe the following instructions to use the EcoPowerGateway safely. Failure
to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property
damage. See pages 1-4 to 1-16 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 any interface cable with the power cord of the

EcoPowerGateway plugged to a power source.

■ Do not use any unauthorized interface cable.

3-12 Setting Up Your EcoPowerGateway

Front Side

The port on the front side is for
maintenance or management port.
The peripherals shown in the figure are
connected when Maintenance switch is
turned on.

Serial interface

device

Display unit

USB device

(e.g., keyboard)

Rear Side

N8181-76F Additional

power units

(separately-priced)

Setting Up Your EcoPowerGateway 3-13

Finally connect the provided
power cords to the receptacle.

Connect the server unit or Module Enclosure
that has the same interface with the
dedicated DC cable (K410-213).

*1) Two USB ports are supported. Use the USB hub as needed. The USB hub should have the self-power

specification if it is used.

*2) Only one separately-priced N8160-64 or N8160-85 external DVD-ROM drive can be connected to the USB

port.

Network
system on LAN
(connected via
a multi-port
repeater)
(for
management)

IMPORTANT: To connect a peripheral or interface cable provided by a
vendor other than NEC (or third party) to the EcoPowerGateway, make
sure that the device is available for the EcoPowerGateway. Some third
party devices are not available for the EcoPowerGateway.

3-14 Setting Up Your EcoPowerGateway

Route the cables (LAN cable and power cable) so that they do not block the ventilation hole of
cooling fan.

IMPORTANT:

 The cooling fans are located in the power unit. If the rear side of the

power unit is blocked, the cooling effect of the maintenance card or
the electric component becomes insufficient. It may cause
malfunction of the EcoPowerGateway.

 Form the cables in such a way that they will not come into contact

with the door or the guide rails on the sides of the rack.

Chapter 4

Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway

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

When you install the EcoPowerGateway for the first time or configure the management LAN,
thoroughly read this chapter for better understanding and correct setups.

SYSTEM BIOS ~ SETUP ~

The SETUP utility is provided to make basic configuration for the maintenance card of
EcoPowerGateway. This utility is pre-installed in the flash memory on the maintenance card of
EcoPowerGateway and ready to run.

The Maintenance card is configured with the correct parameters using the SETUP utility and
shipped in the best conditions. Thus, you do not 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 Maintenance

card 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.

 The Maintenance card 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 service representative.

4-2 Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway

Starting SETUP Utility

Powering on the Maintenance card 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. The message depends on
the status of your Maintenance card.

Pattern 1:

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

Pattern 2:

Press <F2> to enter SETUP or <F12> to Network

Pattern 3:

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to enter Setup, <F12> to Network

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 [ ]

Password entry is accepted up to three times. If you fail to enter the correct password for three
consecutive times, the Maintenance card halts. (You can no longer proceed.) Power off the
Maintenance card.

NOTE: The Maintenance card 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 EcoPowerGateway 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 the current menu.

Indicates there
are submenus.

Online
help
window

Setup item

menu

Explanation of key functions

Cursor (↑, ↓):

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

Parameter (high-lights upon selection) menu

selected.

Cursor (←, →):
– and +:

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

default (may differ from the factory set parameter).

F10:

Saves the parameter value and exit SETUP utility.

4-4 Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway

Configuration Examples

The following describes examples of configuration required to use software-link features or for
system operations.

Time and Date Settings

Select [Main] - [System Time].

Select [Main] - [System Date].

Set the current date and time before starting the system.

Boot

To change the boot order of devices connected to the EcoPowerGateway

Select [Boot] and specify the boot order.

To display POST check results

Select [Advanced] - [Boot-time Diagnostic Screen] - [Enabled].

You can also press Esc while the NEC log is on the screen to display POST check results.

To use the remote wakeup feature of Maintenance Card

 Via Modem:

Select [Advanced] – [Advanced Chipset Control] – [Wake on Ring] – [Enabled]

 Via RTC alarm:

Select [Advanced] – [Advanced Chipset Control] – [Wake on RTC Alarm] – [Enabled]

To control from the HW console

Select [Server] - [Console Redirection] and set each item.

Memory

To check the installed memory (DIMM) status

Select [Advanced] - [Memory Configuration] - [DIMM# Status] and check the status
indications.

To clear the memory (DIMM) error information

Select [Advanced] - [Memory Configuration] - [Memory Retest] - [Yes] and reboot the
system.

Processor

To check the installed processor status

Select [Main] - [Processor Settings] and check the status indications.

Keyboard

To set Numlock

Select [Advanced] - [Numlock] – [On]/[Off].

Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway 4-5

Security

To set passwords on the BIOS

Select [Security] - [Set Supervisor Password] and enter a password.

Set Supervisor password first, then set User password.

To enable/disable the Maintenance switch

 To disable

Select [Security] - [Power Switch Inhibit] - [Enabled].

 To enable

Select [Security] - [Power Switch Inhibit] - [Disabled].

To set this item, the Supervisor and User passwords must have been set.

IMPORTANT: Even if [Power Switch Inhibit] is set to [Enabled], the

forced shutdown is still available.

4-6 Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway

External Devices

To set up external devices

Select [Advanced] - [Peripheral Configuration] and set up each device.

Internal Devices

To clear the hardware configuration data (after installing/removing internal devices)

Select [Advanced] - [Reset Configuration Data] - [Yes] and reboot the system.

Saving the Configuration Data

To save the BIOS configuration data

Select [Exit] - [Exit Saving Changes] or [Save Changes].

To discard changes to the BIOS configuration data

Select [Exit] - [Exit Discarding Changes] or [Discard Changes].

To resume the default BIOS configuration data (may differ from factory-set value)

Select [Exit] - [Load Setup Defaults].

To save the current settings as user-defined configuration

Select [Exit] – [Save Custom Defaults].

To load the user-defined configuration data

Select [Exit] – [Load Custom Defaults].

Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway 4-7

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.

4-8 Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway

Main

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

System Time HH:MM:SS Set the time.
System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the date.
Hard Disk Pre-

Delay

SATA Port 0 Information

Processor Settings N/A
Language

Disabled
3 seconds
[6 seconds]
9 seconds
12 seconds
15 seconds
21 seconds
30 seconds

[English]
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano

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

Shows the information on the device
connected to each channel, on the
submenu. The settings of some items
may be changed. However, leave the
items as factory-set.

Select which language BIOS SETUP
displays.

[ ]: Factory-set

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 - 40°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.

Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway 4-9

Processor Settings

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Processor
Speed Setting

Processor
CPUID

Processor
L2 Cache

Hyper­Threading
Technology

Execute
Disable Bit

Intel
SpeedStep(R)
Technology

C1 Enhanced
Mode

– Indicates the clock speed of the processor.

– Indicates the ID of processor. (View only)

– Indicates the L2 cache of processor. (View

only)
Disabled
[Enabled]

Disabled
[Enabled]

Disabled
[Enabled]

Disabled
[Enabled]

With this feature, a single physical processor

can work as two logical processors. This

menu appears only when the processor

supports this feature.

Specify whether HW DEP feature on OS is

enabled or disabled.

This menu appears only when the processor

supports this feature.

Specify whether Enhanced Intel

SpeedStep(R) Technology feature is enabled

or disabled.

If the CPU does not support this feature, this

item is not visible.

Specify whether the Enhanced Halt State

(C1E) feature of Intel processor is enabled or

disabled.

This menu appears only when the processor

supports this feature.

[ ]: Factory-set

4-10 Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway

Advanced

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Memory
Configuration

PCI
Configuration

Peripheral
Configuration

Advanced
Chipset Screen

Boot-time
Diagnostic
Screen

Reset
Configuration
Data

NumLock On

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

[Disabled]
Enabled

[No]
Yes

[Off]

Specify whether the self-diagnosis (POST)
running screen is displayed or not on booting.

If this item is set to "Disabled", the NEC logo
appears during POST. (Pressing Esc in the
status causes the screen display to be switched
to the POST running screen.

If [Enabled] is specified for [Server] - [Console
Redirection] - [BIOS Redirection Port], the
POST running screen is automatically
displayed.

Select "Yes" to clear the system configuration
data (system information stored by POST). The
parameter is changed to "No" after the system
is booted.

Specify whether the Numlock feature is
enabled or disabled on booting.

[ ]: Factory-set

Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway 4-11

Memory Configuration

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Installed
memory
Available
under 4GB
DIMM1
Status

DIMM2
Status

Memory
Retest

Extended
RAM Step

– Indicates the capacity of mounted memory.

(View only)

– Indicates the capacity of memory available in

the area smaller than 4GB. (View only)

Normal
Error

Normal
[Not installed]
Error

[No]
Yes

1MB
1KB
[Every Location]
Disabled

Indicates the current memory status.

"Normal" indicates the normal status, and

"Error" indicates the memory error. (View

only).

Indicates the current memory status.

"Normal" indicates the normal status, "Error"

indicates the memory error, and "Not

installed" indicates no DIMM is installed.

(View only).

Set to "Yes" to clear the error information on

the memory, and perform retest. The

parameter is changed to "No" after the

system is booted.

1MB: The memory test is performed in the

unit of 1MB.

1KB: The memory test is performed in the

unit of 1KB.

Every-location: Every memory device is

tested.

Disabled: Only memory initialization is

performed.

[ ]: Factory-set

4-12 Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway

PCI Configuration

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Onboard NIC N/A

[ ]: Factory-set

Onboard NIC

IMPORTANT: Always use the "Onboard NIC" submenu with the

factory-set value.

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

LAN Controller 1 [Disabled]

Enabled

LAN#1 Option ROM Scan Disabled

[Enabled]

PXE/iSCSI Select [PXE]

iSCSI

LAN Controller 2 [Disabled]

Enabled

LAN#2 Option ROM Scan Disabled

[Enabled]

PXE/iSCSI Select [PXE]

iSCSI

Specify whether the LAN controller 1 is

enabled or disabled.

Specify whether the extraction of BIOS

of LAN controller 1 is enabled or

disabled.

Specify the ROM to be extracted for

LAN controller 1.

Specify whether the LAN controller 2 is

enabled or disabled.

Specify whether the extraction of BIOS

of LAN controller 2 is enabled or

disabled.

Specify the ROM to be extracted for

LAN controller 2.

[ ]: Factory-set

Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway 4-13

Peripheral Configuration

IMPORTANT: Make sure to avoid any conflict in the interrupt

requests or the base I/O addresses. If an assigned value is already used
by another resource, it appears in yellow. Any yellow value must be re­assigned.

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Serial Port Disabled

[Enabled]

Base I/O Address [3F8h]

2F8h
3E8h
2E8h

Interrupt IRQ 3

[IRQ 4]

USB 2.0 Controller Disabled

[Enabled]

Serial ATA Disabled

[Enabled]

SATA AHCI [Disabled]

Enabled

Specify whether serial port is enabled
or disabled.

Specify the base I/O address for serial
port.

Specify the interrupt request (IRQ) for
serial port.

Specify whether the USB 2.0 controller
is enabled or disabled.

Specify whether the onboard SATA
controller is enabled or disabled. Do
not change this item to "Disabled" in
normal operation.

The AHCI (Advanced Host Controller
Interface) is always disabled on this
system. This option is view only.
This menu appears only when [Serial
ATA] is enabled.

[ ]: Factory-set

4-14 Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway

Advanced Chipset Control

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Multimedia Timer [Enabled]

Disabled

Wake On
LAN/PME

Wake On Ring Enabled

Wake On RTC
Alarm

Enabled
[Disabled]

[Disabled]

Enabled
[Disabled]

Specify whether the timer supporting a

multimedia is enabled or disabled.

Specify whether the remote power-on

feature through the device connected

to the standard network 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

feature through a serial port (modem)

is enabled or disabled.

Specify whether the remote power-on

feature by using RTC (Real Time

Clock) alarm is enabled or disabled.

[ ]: Factory-set

NOTE: The EcoPowerGateway does not support the Wake On LAN

feature.

Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway 4-15

Security

Select "Set Supervisor Password" or "Set User Password" and press Enter to display the pop-up
screen. Note that User password setup is not available before Supervisor password setup.

Set a password on the pop-up screen. Enter a password of up to eight alphanumeric characters and
symbols from the keyboard.

IMPORTANT:

 User password setup is not available before Supervisor password

setup.

 If you have forgotten your password, ask your service

representative.

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

User Password Is [Clear]

Set

Supervisor
Password Is

Set User
Password

Set Supervisor
Password

Password on boot [Disabled]

Fixed disk boot
sector

Power Switch
Inhibit

[Clear]
Set
Up to eight
alphanumerics

Up to eight
alphanumerics

Enabled

[Normal]
Write Protect

[Disabled]
Enabled

Indicates the user password setting
status (view only).

Indicates the supervisor password
setting status (view only).

Press Enter to display the user

*1

password entry screen. With a user
password, accessible SETUP menus
are restricted.
This option is available only when you
log into the SETUP utility with the
password "Supervisor".
Press Enter to display the supervisor

*1

password entry screen. With the
supervisor password, all SETUP
menus are available for access.
This option is available only when you
log into the SETUP utility with the
password "Supervisor".
Specify whether to request a user
password entry at boot-up. User
password must be set beforehand.
If the supervisor password is set and
this option is disabled, BIOS
determines that a user is booting.
Specify whether to permit writing into
boot sector of the SATA hard disk drive
or not.
Specify whether the Maintenance
switch is enabled or disabled. If
Enabled, the Maintenance switch
cannot be used to power off the
maintenance card. (The forced
shutdown, by pressing the POWER
switch for 4 seconds or longer, is
available.)

4-16 Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Disable USB Ports [Disabled]

Front
Internal
Front Internal

*1 One of the following messages appears when you press Enter.

Specify whether the USB port is

enabled or disabled.

[ ]: Factory-set

In case of no password setting

Set Supervisor Password

Enter New Password [ ]
Confirm New Password [ ]

If the input of "Enter New Password" is
different from the input of "Confirm New
Password", the following message is
displayed.

Setup Warning

Passwords do not match

Re-enter password

[Continue]

If the input of "Current Password" failed
three times, the following message is
displayed.

System Disabled

In case of any password stored

Set Supervisor Password

Enter Current Password [ ]
Enter New Password [ ]
Confirm New Password [ ]

If the input of "Current Password" is
different from the stored password, the
following message is displayed.

Set Supervisor Password

Setup Warning

Invalid Password

[Continue]

If the Password setting succeeded, the
following message is displayed.

Setup Notice

Changes have been saved

[Continue]

Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway 4-17

Server

The items which can be set on the Server menu and their functions are described below.

For setting of [System Management], [Console Redirection], [BMC LAN Configuration], and
[Event Log Configuration], first select the item and press Enter to display the submenu.

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

System
Management

Console
Redirection

BMC LAN
Configuration

BMC
Configuration

Event Log
Configuration
Assert NMI on
PERR

Assert NMI on
SERR

FRB-2 Policy

Boot Monitoring [Disabled]

Boot Monitoring
Policy

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Disabled
[Enabled]

Disabled
[Enabled]

Disable FRB2
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

When enabled, PCI bus parity error (PERR)
can be detected and notified as NMI at
occurrence of an error.

When enabled, PCI bus system error (SERR)
can be detected and notified as NMI at
occurrence of an error.

Set the policy to be applied to FRB level 2
timer at occurrence of an error..

Specify whether the boot monitoring feature
is enabled or disabled and the timer value on
booting.
Set this item to "Disabled" because the
EcoPowerGateway does not support the
NEC ESMPRO Agent.

This item indicates the processing at the
occurrence of timeout during boot monitoring.
Retry 3 times: The system is reset after the

occurrence of timeout and OS boot is
retried up to three times.

Always Reset: The system is reset after the

occurrence of timeout and OS boot is
retried repeatedly.

4-18 Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Thermal Sensor Disabled

[Enabled]

BMC IRQ Disabled

[IRQ 11]

Post Error Pause Disabled

[Enabled]

AC-LINK Stay Off

[Last State]
Power On

Power ON Delay
Time (Sec)

Platform Event
Filtering

[20] - 255 Specify the power-on delay time between 20

Disabled
[Enabled]

Specify whether the temperature sensor
monitoring feature is enabled or disabled. If a
thermal error is detected with this item being
set to "Enabled", the system stops at the end
of POST.

Specify whether to assign IRQ for BMC
(Baseboard Management Controller).

Specify whether POST is aborted once at the
end of POST if an error occurs during the
execution of POST.
Specify the AC-LINK feature. Shows the
system status when the AC power is supplied
again to the EcoPowerGateway. See the
table below.

and 255 seconds. This option is available
only when "Power On" or "Last State" is
specified for AC LINK.
Specify whether the Platform Event Filtering
feature of the Baseboard Management
Controller (BMC) is enabled or disabled.

[ ]: Factory-set

The table below shows the operation when the DC power to the EcoPowerGateway is turned off
once and then on again, depending on the setting of "AC-LINK".
When the DC power to the EcoPowerGateway is turned on, the standby power is supplied to the
Maintenance Card.

System status before DC power off of
EcoPowerGateway

Operating Off On On
Aborting (power of the Maintenance Card being off also) Off Off On
Forced shutdown Off Off On

* Press the Maintenance switch continuously at least four seconds. This forcibly turns off the

power.

Setting of AC-LINK
Stay Off Last State Power On

Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway 4-19

System Management

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

BIOS Revision – Indicates the version of BIOS. (View only)
Board Part Number –

Board Serial Number –

System Part Number –

System Serial
Number

Chassis Part Number –

Chassis Serial
Number

Onboard LAN1 MAC
Address

Onboard LAN2 MAC
Address

Management LAN
MAC Address

BMC Device ID –

BMC Device Revision – Indicates the firmware revision of BMC.

BMC Firmware
Revision

SDR Revision – Indicates the revision of SDR (Sensor

PIA Revision – Indicates the revision of PIA (Platform

–

–

–

– Indicates the MAC address for LAN port

–

– Indicates the firmware revision of BMC.

Indicates the part number of the mother
board. (View only)

Indicates the serial number of the mother
board. (View only)

Indicates the part number of the system.
(View only)

Indicates the Indicates the serial number
of the system. (View only)

Indicates the part number of the chassis.
(View only)

Indicates the serial number of the chassis.
(View only)

Indicates the MAC address for LAN port

1. With this system, Onboard LAN1 MAC
Address 1 is not displayed.

2. With this system, Onboard LAN1 MAC
Address 2 is not displayed.

Indicates the MAC address for
management LAN port. (View only)

Indicates the device ID of BMC
(Baseboard Management Controller.)
(View only)

(View only)

(View only)

Data Record). (View only)

Information Area). (View only)

[ ]: Factory-set

4-20 Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway

Console Redirection

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
[Enabled]

[19.2K]

38.4K

57.6K

115.2K

XON/XOFF
[CTS/RTS]
CTS/RTS+CD

[VT100+]
VT-UTF8
Disabled
[Enabled]

[Disabled]
Enabled

Specify the serial port to which a

hardware console is connected.

Specify the baud rate for the interface

with hardware consoles.

Specify the flow control method.

Specify the type of remote console.

Specify whether the console

redirection feature is continuously

executed after POST or not.

Specify whether to enable or disable

resetting by Escape command (Esc R)

sent from the remote console.

[ ]: Factory-set

Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway 4-21

BMC Configuration

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Alert Test N/A
Common N/A
LAN1

Configuration
Clear BMC

Configuration

Reset BMC [Enter]

* If you press Enter on [Clear BMC Configuration], the following message appears.

N/A

[Enter]

*1

Press Enter and select "Yes" to reset
the BMC, and then initialize the BMC
configuration.

*2

Press Enter and select "Yes" to reset
the BMC, and then reset the system.

Clear BMC Configuration

Are you sure to clear the BMC Configuration?

If you select "Yes", it may take about 30 seconds

to reset BMC setting. Please wait for a while.

[ ]: Factory-set

[Yes] No

* If you press Enter on [Reset BMC], the following message appears.

Reset BMC

If you select "Yes", it may take about 30 seconds

Are you sure to reset the BMC?

to reset BMC. Please wait for a while.

[Yes] No

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.

4-22 Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway

Alert Test

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Primary [Enter] (*1)

Alert Status OK

NG

Secondary [Enter] (*1)

Alert Status OK

NG

Tertiary [Enter] (*1)

Alert Status OK

NG

* If you press Enter on the menu, the following message appears.

Press Enter and select "Yes" to send

test alert to the primary destination.

Indicates the alert sending status

(view only).

Press Enter and select "Yes" to send

test alert to the secondary destination.

Indicates the alert sending status

(view only).

Press Enter and select "Yes" to send

test alert to the tertiary destination.

Indicates the alert sending status

(view only).

[ ]: Factory-set

Alert Test

If you select "Yes", it may take a few minutes

Are you sure to test alert?

to test alert. Please wait for a while.

[Yes] No

IMPORTANT: To perform alert test, select [BMC Configuration]
submenu and change parameters for [Common] and [BMC LAN1
Configuration] appropriately. Then, select [Exit] - [Save Changes] or
[Exit Saving Changes] to reflect the setting to BMC.

Configuring Your EcoPowerGateway 4-23

Common

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Comment 1 [ ] Enter the comment.
Comment 2 [ ] Enter the comment.
Computer Name [ ] Specify the name of server to be

managed by NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Each server name must be unique.

Authentication Key [ ] Specify the authentication key for

connection between NEC ESMPRO
Manager and BMC. The
authentication key is required when
using the management LAN. The
authentication key you have set in
BMC is not displayed at the next boot
of SETUP BIOS. Be sure to remember
the key.

Community Name [public ] Specify the community name for

SNMP trap sent from BMC. *1

Alert Disabled

[Enabled]

Alert Process [All]

One

Alert Acknowledge [Disabled]

Enabled

Alert Level: *2 [Level0]

Level1
Level2
Level3
Level4
Level5
Level6

Remote Control (LAN1) Disabled

[Enabled]

Redirection (LAN) Disabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether the alert is sent or
not. If Enabled, the alert is sent to the
destination where alert is enabled,
according to the setting for protocol
and alert level.
If Disabled, alert is not sent to any
destination.
Select "All" or "One".
All: An alert is sent to every media
where the alert is enabled.
One: An alert is sent to a single media.
If the alert is sent successfully, the
alert is not sent to the remaining
destination having the lower priority.
Enables or disables acknowledgement
of alert. If Enabled, the response from
the destination is acknowledged.
Specify the severity level of the event
to send an alert. This setting remain
unchanged even if [Clear BMC
Configuration] is executed (the initial
value is not restored.)

Enables or disables remote
management via LAN1. If Disabled,
NEC ESMPRO Manager cannot
connect with the EcoPowerGateway
via LAN1. An alert from the managed
server is not sent via LAN1.
Enables or disables remote console
feature via LAN. If Disabled, remote
console feature via LAN cannot be
used.

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*1 When changing community name, configure the destination PC so that it can accept the

community name.

*2 The alert level is as shown below.

Alert level Severity of event

1 Unrecoverable
2 Unrecoverable, Error
3 Unrecoverable, Error, Warning
4 Unrecoverable, Error, Warning, Recovered
5 Unrecoverable, Error, Warning, Recovered, Information
6 Unrecoverable, Error, Warning, Recovered, Information, Monitor

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BMC LAN1 Configuration submenu

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

LAN
Connection
Type

IP Address [192.168.001.001]

Subnet Mask [255.255.255.000]

Default
Gateway

DHCP [Disabled]

Web Interface
HTTP [Disabled]

HTTP Port
Number

HTTPS [Disabled]

HTTPS Port
Number

Command Line Interface
Telnet [Disabled]

Telnet Port
Number

SSH [Disabled]

SSH Port
Number

Alert Interface
Alert (Primary) [Disabled]

Alert IP
(Primary)

Alert
(Secondary)

Alert IP
(Secondary)

[Auto Negotiation]
100Mbps Full Duplex
100Mbps Half Duplex
10Mbps Full Duplex
10Mbps Half Duplex

[000.000.000.000]

Enabled

Enabled
[80] Specify the TCP port number which

Enabled
[443] Specify the TCP port number which

Enabled

[23]

Enabled

[22] Specify the TCP port number to be

Enabled
[000.000.000.000] Specify an IP address of the primary

[Disabled]
Enabled
[000.000.000.000] Specify an IP address of the

Specify the connection type for
management LAN port.

Specify an IP address for
management LAN.
Specify a subnet mask for
management LAN.
Specify a default gateway for
management LAN.

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

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

the management LAN uses for HTTP
communication.

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

the management LAN uses for HTTPS
communication.

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

Specify the TCP port number to be
used for Telnet communication.

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

used for SSH communication.

Enables or disables an alert to be sent
to the primary destination.

destination of the managed server.
Use the IP address of NEC ESMPRO

Manager server for the primary
destination.

Enables or disables an alert to be sent
to the secondary destination.

secondary destination.

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Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Alert (Tertiary) [Disabled]

Enabled

Alert IP
(Tertiary)

Alert Retry
Count

Alert Timeout [3] - 30

[000.000.000.000]

[0] - 7

Enables or disables an alert to be sent

to the tertiary destination.

Specify an IP address of the tertiary

destination.

Specify the number of retries to send

an alert.

Specify the timeout value (in seconds)

until the alert is sent.

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Event Log Configuration

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

System Event
Logs

Auto Clear Event
Logs

Clear All Event
Logs

* If you press Enter on [Clear All Event Logs], the following message appears.

N/A

Disabled
[Enabled]

[Enter] *

Are you sure to clear the System Event Log?

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

Press Enter to clear the system event
log.

Clear System Event Log

[Yes] No

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System Event Log

Use ↑, ↓, +, –, Home, or End to view the newer or older system event logs recorded.

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Boot

If you move the cursor to the position of "Boot", the Boot menu appears, which is used to set the
boot priority.

1. When BIOS detects a bootable device, it displays the information on the device in the

relevant indication.

To boot the system from a desired device, the device must be registered as a boot device.
(Up to eight boot devices can be registered.)

2. Pressing X after selecting a device allows the selected device to be registered as a boot

device or deleted from the registration.

With eight boot devices being registered, any other device cannot be registered as a boot
device even if you press X. To register a device as a boot device newly, first delete the
registration of a device registered as a boot device but not booted any more.

3. You can change the boot priority (first to eighth) of each device by using ↑, ↓, + and/or –.

To change the priority of a device, move the cursor to the device by using the ↑ or ↓, and
press + or –.

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Exit

The options on the menu are described below.

Exit Saving Changes

Select this item to exit from SETUP after saving the newly selected information in CMOS (non­volatile memory). The selection of "Exit Saving Changes" causes the confirmation screen to appear.

If you select "Yes", SETUP is terminated with the newly selected information saved in CMOS (non­volatile memory). Then the SETUP automatically reboots the system.

Exit Discarding Changes

Select this item to exit from SETUP without saving the newly selected information in CMOS (non­volatile memory).

Selecting "No" on the confirmation screen [Save before exiting?] allows SETUP to be terminated
without storage of the modified information. If you select "Yes", SETUP is terminated with the
modified information saved in CMOS. Then the SETUP automatically reboots the system.

Load Setup Defaults

Select this item to return all the values of SETUP to the default values. Selecting "Load Setup
Defaults" causes the confirmation screen to appear.

Select "Yes" to return the values to the default values. Select "No" to return to the Exit menu screen.

Save Custom Defaults

Selecting the Save Custom Defaults menu and pressing Enter saves the current SETUP parameters
as the user-defined SETUP defaults. When saved, [Load Custom Defaults] menu is displayed.

Load Custom Defaults

Select this item and press Enter to load the stored custom default values. This menu does not
appear when no custom default values are stored.

Discard Changes

Select this item to return the values modified to the previous values before saving the values to
CMOS. Selecting "Discard Changes" causes the confirmation screen to appear.

Select "Yes" to discard the newly selected information and return to the previous values.

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Save Changes

Select this item to save the newly selected information to CMOS (non-volatile memory) without the
termination of SETUP. Selecting "Save Changes" causes the confirmation screen to appear.

Select "Yes" to save the newly selected information to CMOS (non-volatile memory)