NEC Express5800-1020Ba User's Guide
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XPRESS5800/1020Ba
User’s Guide
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NEC Express Server
NEC Express5800 Series
NEC Express5800/
User’ s Guide
NOTE:
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“WARNING” statements whenever necessary.
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2nd Edition Jul. 2005
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FCC COMPLIANCE
Federal communication commission radio frequency interference statement
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 or her own expense.
EN COMPLIANCE
Warning
This is Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using this unit, read this manual carefully and keep these instructions in order
to use this unit safely and correctly and to avoid injury and damage to persons or
property. Keep this manual handy for easy reference.
The following symbols are used in this manual to help you easily understand how to
operate the unit safely and correctly.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
WARNING
CAUTION
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
Risks and necessary actions to reduce risks are indicated individually by the following
symbols.
Indicates smoke or fire hazard.
Indicates risk of explosion.
Indicates risk of electric shock.
Indicates potential injury due to harmful material.
Indicates disassembling or reconfiguring the unit is prohibited.
Indicates general action is prohibited.
Indicates a required action for the operator.
Indicates instructions to pull power plug from outlet and to turn
OFF main circuit breaker.
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WARNING
DO NOT TRY TO ACCESS INSIDE THE UNIT.
Only an authorized NEC service representative is allowed to open the door.
Never disassemble, repair or reconfigure the unit yourself. While the door is opened by an
authorized NEC service representative for maintenance, do not touch nor access the
inside of the unit, otherwise you may suffer an electrical shock or become injured.
DO NOT PUT FOREIGN SUBSTANCES INSIDE THE UNIT.
Do not insert foreign material, such as wire or other metal objects through a ventilation
opening or any other openings.
Foreign materials may cause a fire to break out or cause an electrical shock.
EXCHANGING AND DISPOSING THE LEAD-ACID BATTERY.
A Lead-Acid battery is used in this unit.
The life period of a Lead-Acid battery is limited. Fire or trouble in this unit may result from
using a dead Lead-Acid battery. Replacing the lead-acid battery should be done
periodically, depending on usage, by contacting an authorized NEC service
representative.
Proper disposal of the lead-acid battery should only be done by an authorized NEC
service representative.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN DURING UNIT MALFUNCTION
In case of a malfunction, turn off the circuit breaker immediately and contact an
authorized NEC service representative.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION
The Emergency Power Off (EPO) switch can be used in an emergency situation when
there is danger present and the main power needs to be disconnected immediately.
Because data will be lost or damaged when this occurs, employees should be
forewarned. For additional details, please contact an authorized NEC service
representative.
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CAUTION
HANDLING THE Ni-Cd BATTERY
A Ni-Cd battery is used in this unit.
Contact an authorized NEC service representative replacing or disposing of the Ni-Cd
battery or the unit.
This marking means the Ni-Cd battery is recyclable. This battery is recyclable.
HANDLING THE LITHIUM BATTERY
A lithium battery is used in this unit. Incorrect replacement of the lithium battery could
result in an explosion. The same type or an equivalent type of battery is recommended
by the manufacturer. Contact an NEC trained service representative before replacing or
disposing of the lithium battery.
HANDLING LASER PRODUCTS
A Class 1 laser product that complies with JISC6802, EN60825, IEC825 and FDA 21CFR chapter1,
subchapter J is used in this unit.
NOTE: Class 1 laser product is regarded safety emission label for the body, stated in JISC6802,
EN60825, IEC825 and FDA 21CFR.
If there is an adjustment which can affect the laser emission power level, do not touch nor adjust
without an authorized NEC service representative’s permission, otherwise harmful laser could be
emitted and you would be exposed to it.
This marking is put on this unit.
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HANDLING A DAMAGED LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
A liquid crystal display is used in this unit.
When handling a damaged liquid crystal display, be careful and avoid exposure of the
liquid on the inside of the liquid crystal display.
The liquid can cause bodily harm. In the event the liquid is ingested, gargle at once and
consult a doctor immediately.
If the liquid should come in contact with skin, or get into eyes, wash the skin with cool
running water, or flush eyes with cool running water for at least 15 minutes and consult a
doctor.
HANDLING DISPOSAL OR RECYCLING OF EQUIPMENT
Please let an NEC sales representative or dealer know when discarding or recycling this
unit.
Note to Customer
Please print from the cover page to page xviii of this manual, and ask this product's dealer to fill in the
blanks listed below.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact for :
Contact Person :
TEL :
FAX :
Address :
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Sicherheitshinweise
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WARNUNG
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VORSICHT
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Kundeninformation
Bitte wenden Sie sich an den Produkthändler um untenstehende Informationen zu vervollständigen.
Kontaktinformation
Informationen unter :
Ansprechpartner :
Telefon :
Fax :
Adresse :
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MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ
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DANGER!
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ATTENTION!
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NOTE TO CUSTOMER
Information au client : Demander au fournisseur de remplir le questionnaire ci-dessous.
FICHE DE RENSEIGNEMENT
Nom de la société / service :
Nom du contact :
Numéro de téléphone :
Numéro de télécopie :
Adresse :
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Preface
This document describes how to use the hardware of the Express5800/1020Ba. Please read all other
related manuals to fully utilize the functionality of the Express5800/1020Ba. Contact your NEC sales
representative for installation and adding components to the Express5800/1020Ba because these
jobs require qualified engineers.
R2.0 Jul, 2005
Notes
This manual might be revised without notification in the future.
NOTE:
Ce manuel pourra être révisé sans aucun avertissement préalable dans un
futur proche.
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Revision History
Revision Date Description
R1.0 Jan, 2005 First Revision
R2.0 Jul, 2005 - RHEL 3.0 supported.
- Video Viewer renewed.
- How to set report notification destination address
- How to update initrd image (WS 3)
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Table of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................................iv
WARNING...........................................................................................................................................v
CAUTION...........................................................................................................................................vi
Sicherheitshinweise...................................................................................................................... viii
WARNUNG.........................................................................................................................................ix
VORSICHT..........................................................................................................................................x
MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ............................................................................................................... xii
DANGER!........................................................................................................................................ xiii
ATTENTION!....................................................................................................................................xiv
Marking Labels ...............................................................................................................................xvi
Preface ............................................................................................................................................xix
Revision History..............................................................................................................................xx
Section 1
1.1 Components and Specification...................................................................................1-2
1.2 Expansion....................................................................................................................1-4
1.3 Optional Unit / Device / Part........................................................................................ 1-7
Section 2
2.1 Component Name and Functionality.......................................................................... 2-1
System Overview ......................................................................................................1-1
1.2.1 Processor................................................................................................................... 1-5
1.2.2 Memory ...................................................................................................................... 1-5
1.2.3 HDD ............................................................................................................................ 1-6
1.2.4 CPU Blade .................................................................................................................. 1-6
Components and Functionality................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.1 Cabinet....................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Blade Chassis............................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.3 CPU Blade .................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.4 CMM Blade................................................................................................................. 2-6
2.1.5 DVD-ROM Drive......................................................................................................... 2-9
2.1.6 PowerBay................................................................................................................. 2-10
2.1.7 Emergency Power Off............................................................................................. 2-10
2.2 Console......................................................................................................................2-11
2.2.1 Physical Console Configuration.............................................................................2-11
2.2.2 Suggested Console Spec....................................................................................... 2-12
2.2.3 CMM Web Console.................................................................................................. 2-13
2.2.4 Local KVM Console................................................................................................. 2-25
2.2.5 Host Telnet Console................................................................................................ 2-39
2.2.6 Video Viewer............................................................................................................ 2-40
2.2.7 Virtual Media............................................................................................................ 2-63
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Section 3
3.1 System View.................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Starting Up the System................................................................................................3-2
3.3 Initial Settings.............................................................................................................. 3-3
3.4 Booting the OS ............................................................................................................3-4
3.5 System Configuration -- SETUP -- ............................................................................ 3-10
System Operation .....................................................................................................3-1
3.2.1 Power ON/OFF sequence ......................................................................................... 3-2
3.3.1 Set IP Address........................................................................................................... 3-3
3.4.1 OS Boot from EFI Boot Manager ............................................................................. 3-4
3.4.2 EFI Boot Manager...................................................................................................... 3-4
3.4.3 EFI Shell [Built-in]..................................................................................................... 3-4
3.4.4 Backup BIOS Setup / EFI Setting Information........................................................ 3-8
3.5.1 Starting Setup.......................................................................................................... 3-10
3.5.2 Screen Description ..................................................................................................3-11
3.5.3 Menu Tree................................................................................................................ 3-12
3.5.4 Reset CMOS/NVRAM Password............................................................................. 3-23
Section 4
4.1 Overview........................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Management PC Software...........................................................................................4-2
4.3 CPU Blade Software ....................................................................................................4-4
Section 5
5.1 Power ...........................................................................................................................5-1
5.2 OS.................................................................................................................................5-1
5.3 IO..................................................................................................................................5-1
5.4 Peripheral.....................................................................................................................5-1
Software..................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.1 Management PC Requirement ................................................................................. 4-2
4.2.2 DeploymentManager................................................................................................. 4-2
4.2.3 ESMPRO/ServerManager.......................................................................................... 4-3
4.2.4 InfiniBand Management software and others......................................................... 4-3
4.3.1 DPM Client Service ................................................................................................... 4-4
4.3.2 OS (RedHat Enterprise Linux).................................................................................. 4-4
4.3.3 ESMPRO/ServerAgent.............................................................................................. 4-9
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................ 5-1
Section 6 Handling Precautions ............................................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Transportation .............................................................................................................6-1
6.2 DVD-ROM/CD-ROM......................................................................................................6-1
6.3 Cleaning.......................................................................................................................6-1
6.4 Installing Precautions..................................................................................................6-1
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Section 1 System Overview
The Express5800/1020Ba Intel® Itanium® 2 Blade server provides the following features:
- High performance
- High scalability
- High reliability
- High density
- Red Hat Linux ready
- Efficient management environment
- Excellent program development environment
Figure 1.1-1 Express5800/1020Ba
1-1
1.1 Components and Specification
1. CPU Blade
- One or two Intel
®
Itanium® 2 processors
- Minimum of 2GB (4 x 512MB DIMM) to maximum of 24GB (12 x 2GB DIMM) main memory
- One or two 73GB HDDs
- One PCI-X (64bit/133MHz) slot
- Dual 1000Base-T Ethernet ports
- One Serial (RS-232C) interface
2. Chassis Management Module (CMM)
- Dual 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports
- One Serial (RS232C) interface
- One Keyboard / Mouse (PS/2) interface
- One VGA (analog) interface
3. Blade Chassis
- Up to 9 CPU Blades
- One CMM Blade
- One DVD-ROM Drive
- Two USB 1.1 ports
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Table 1.1-1 shows the CPU Blade and the Blade Chassis specifications.
Table 1.1-1 Express5800/1020Ba CPU Blade and Blade Chassis Specifications
Name CPU Blade
®
Itanium® 2 - DP
CPU
Processor
Intel
Processor
Clock (GHz) 1.6GHz 1.6GHz 1.5GHz
®
Intel
Itanium® 2 Processor
L3 Cache (MB) 3MB 9MB 6MB 4MB
Maximum Number of CPU 2
Maximum Size of Main Memory 24GB
Internal Storage Max. Internal HDD 73GB×2
Expansion Slot PCI-X 1
Interface 1000BASE-T×2
Power / CPU blade 557W 557W 541W
OS RedHat Enterprise Linux
Name Rack Mount Chassis
CPU Blade 9 Maximum
Number
Management Module 1
Internal Device DVD-ROM
Voltage AC 200V (Single Phase)
Power
Conditions
Physical
Dimensions
Environment
Conditions
Frequency 50/60Hz
Heat
Chassis Type
(9 CPU Blade + 1 CMM Blade with N+1 power configuration)
<1020Ba Chassis (8U) + Power Module (2U) >
18,372kJ/h
Rack mountable
Width 483mm
Depth 785mm
Height 445mm
Weight
Temperature
Humidity
(9 CPU Blade + 1 CMM Blade with N+1 power configuration)
Operating +5 - +35 degree C
Not Operating +5 - +45 degree C
Operating 20-80%RH (No Condensation)
Not Operating 8-80%RH (No Condensation)
Up to 177.5kg
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1.2 Expansion
This section describes the expandability of the Express5800/1020Ba and its possible configurations.
Figure 1.2-1 shows one Express5800/1020Ba possible configuration.
Figure 1.2-1 Express5800/1020Ba System Configuration
Contact qualified personnel, such as an authorized NEC service
representative, for adding or removing server components.
Do not add components that are not qualified by NEC.
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