NEC Express5800-120Bb-d6 User's Guide

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NEC Express5800/BladeServer Series

N8400-064AF/065AF/066AF/067AF

NEC Express5800/120Bb-d6

User's Guide

1st Edition

4-2008

ONL-540_001_01-120Bb-d6-100-99-0803

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Keep this User's Guide handy for quick reference when necessary.

SAFETY INDICATIONS

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

The server contains components that may pose possible danger, hazards that may be caused by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards.

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

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

WARNING

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

(Example) (Example)

Symbol to draw attention

Plug in to a proper power source.

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

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

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

Attentions

Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock.

Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire.

Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught.

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

Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury.

Indicates that improper use may cause explosion.

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

Prohibited Actions

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

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

Keep away from flame. Otherwise, a fire may be caused.

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

Indicates a general prohibited action that cannot be specifically identified.

Mandatory Action

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

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

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

BSMI Statement

CCC Statement

Trademarks

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

Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions stands for Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition Operating system and Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition operating system, or Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition operating system and Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition operating system. Windows Server 2003 stands for Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition operating system and Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition operating system, or Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, Standard Edition operating system and Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, Enterprise Edition operating system. Windows XP x64 Edition stands for Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition operating system. Windows XP stands for Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition operating system and Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system. Windows 2000 stands for Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server operating system and Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Advanced Server operating system, and Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional operating system. Windows NT stands for Microsoft® Windows NT® Server network operating system version 3.51/4.0 and Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation operating system version 3.51/4.0.

Windows Me stands for Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition operating system. Windows 98 stands for Microsoft® Windows®98 operating system. Windows 95 stands for Microsoft® Windows®95 operating system. WinPE stands for Microsoft® Windows® Preinstallation Environment.

Momentary voltage drop prevention:

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

Notes:

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

NEC Corporation.

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

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

permission of NEC Corporation.

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

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

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

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

PREFACE

Welcome to the NEC Express5800/BladeServer series server.

The NEC Express5800/BladeServer is the next generation of server technology that provides unparalleled performance. The server may be used as a workstation PC that configures a client-server system and provides high-speed processing and superior reliability.

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

Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server

Chapter 2 General Description

Chapter 3 Setting Up

Your Server

Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server

Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System

Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server

Appendix A Specification

Appendix B

Installing the Operating System

ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE

This User's Guide describes how to properly set up and use the server.

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

Keep this manual for future use.

How to Use This User's Guide

This User's Guide contains the following information:

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

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

Describes how to select a site, unpack the system, connect cables, and power on your system.

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

Describes how to install the operating system.

Describes how to install the utilities for the server. It also describes using the attached NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD-ROM.

Provides nformation necessary to maintain successful operation of the CPU blade.

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

Describes how to upgrade your system with an additional processor, optional memory, optional mezzanine cards, and hard disk drives.

Provides specifications for your CPU blade.

Describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions and Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup.

Text Conventions

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

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IMPORTANT:

NOTE:

Items that are mandatory or require attention when using the server

Helpful and convenient piece of information

IN THE PACKAGE

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

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Store the accessories in a safe place. You will need them to install an optional device or troubleshoot the server, as well as to set it up.

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Make backup copies of any included floppy disks. Store the original disks in a safe place and use the copies when necessary.

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Improper use of a provided floppy disk or CD-ROM may alter your system environment. If you encounter an error, contact your service representative.

CONTENTS

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

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

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

Chapter 1 ........................................................................................................................... 1-1

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

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

For Proper Operation ................................................................................................................... 1-6

Transfer to Third Party ................................................................................................................. 1-8

Disposal and Consumables .......................................................................................................... 1-9

User Support .............................................................................................................................. 1-10

Chapter 2 ........................................................................................................................... 2-1

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

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

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

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

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

Lamp Indications ..................................................................................................................... 2-8

Using Your Server ...................................................................................................................... 2-14

Power-on of Blade Server ...................................................................................................... 2-14

Power-off of Blade Server ..................................................................................................... 2-16

POST ..................................................................................................................................... 2-16

Device Identification ............................................................................................................. 2-19

Chapter 3 ........................................................................................................................... 3-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4 ........................................................................................................................... 4-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 .................................................................................................. 5-3

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

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

Installing Windows Server 2003 ................................................................................................... 5-8

Installing and Setting Device Drivers ......................................................................................... 5-17

PROSet ................................................................................................................................... 5-17

Network Driver ...................................................................................................................... 5-18

Optional Network Board Driver ............................................................................................. 5-19

Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) ......................................... 5-20

Graphics Accelerator Driver ................................................................................................... 5-22

Installing N8403-018 FibreChannel Controller ...................................................................... 5-22

Available switch options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini file .......................................... 5-23

Setting for Solving Problems ...................................................................................................... 5-24

Memory Dump (Debug Information) ..................................................................................... 5-24

Windows Dr. Watson .............................................................................................................. 5-27

Network Monitor .................................................................................................................... 5-28

Installing Maintenance Utilities .................................................................................................. 5-29

Updating the System ................................................................................................................... 5-29

Making Backup Copies of System Information .......................................................................... 5-30

Installing with the OEM-FD for Mass Storage Device .......................................................... 5-31

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

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

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ........................................................................................................... 6-1

Autorun Menu .......................................................................................................................... 6-5

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

Parameters File ......................................................................................................................... 6-7

NEC ESMPRO ........................................................................................................................... 6-17

NEC DianaScope ........................................................................................................................ 6-18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lamps .......................................................................................................................................... 8-6

Solving Problems ......................................................................................................................... 8-7

CPU Blade ............................................................................................................................... 8-7

Problems with Windows ........................................................................................................ 8-13

Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ............................................................................ 8-16

Problems with Express Setup ................................................................................................ 8-17

Problems with Parameter File Creator ................................................................................... 8-18

Collecting Event Log ................................................................................................................. 8-19

Collecting Configuration Information ....................................................................................... 8-20

Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information .......................................................................... 8-20

Memory Dump ........................................................................................................................... 8-21

Recovery for Windows System .................................................................................................. 8-22

Maintenance Tools ..................................................................................................................... 8-23

Starting Maintenance Tools ................................................................................................... 8-23

Function of Maintenance Tools ............................................................................................. 8-25

Maintenance Tools with Remote Console ............................................................................. 8-27

Resetting the CPU blade ............................................................................................................ 8-29

Forced Shutdown ....................................................................................................................... 8-30

Chapter 9 ........................................................................................................................... 9-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

DIMM .................................................................................................................................... 9-13

Mezzanine Card ..................................................................................................................... 9-19

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

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

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Appendix B ........................................................................................................................ B-1

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

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

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

Remote Desktop for Management ............................................................................................. B-13

Setup of Device Driver (Normally Installed in Server) ............................................................. B-14

Network Driver ..................................................................................................................... B-14

PROSet .................................................................................................................................. B-16

Graphics Accelerator ............................................................................................................. B-18

Fibre Channel Controller Driver ........................................................................................... B-18

Optional Network Board Driver ............................................................................................ B-19

Setup of Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) .............................. B-20

Re-installation of the Network Driver ....................................................................................... B-23

Setting for Solving Problems ..................................................................................................... B-25

Memory Dump (Debug Information) - Windows Server 2003 - ........................................... B-25

Dr. Watson ............................................................................................................................. B-28

Network Monitor ................................................................................................................... B-29

Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist ................................... B-30

Updating the System .................................................................................................................. B-32

Update from TS Client (Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions) .............................................. B-32

Update from TS Client (Windows Server 2003) ................................................................... B-33

Local Update ......................................................................................................................... B-34

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Chapter 1

Notes on Using Your Server

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

1-2 Notes on Using Your Server

SAFETY NOTES

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

WARNING

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

The server is not intended to be used with or control facilities or devices

concerning human lives, including medical devices, nuclear facilities and devices, aeronautics and space devices, transportation facilities and devices; and facilities and devices requiring high reliability. NEC assumes no liability for any accident resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage if the server has been used in the above conditions.

Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.

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

Do not remove the lithium battery.

The server contains a lithium battery. Do not remove the battery. Placing the battery near a flame or in water may cause an explosion.

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

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

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

Keep needles or metal objects away from the server.

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

Use the devices only in the specified areas.

CPU blades and hard disk drives should be installed in a dedicated Blade Enclosure. Do not install CPU blades and hard disk drives in a chassis other than a Blade Enclosure. Failure to do so may result in fire and/or electric shock.

Notes on Using Your Server 1-3

WARNING

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

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

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

Install or remove CPU blades one by one. If you install or remove more than one CPU blade at a time or a CPU blade with the cover of another slot removed, you may receive an electric shock.

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

Make sure not to locate or use the server in a place where corrosive gases (sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, chlorine, ammonia, ozone, etc) exist. Also, do not locate it in an 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 the internal printed circuit board.

CAUTION

Keep water or foreign matter away from the CPU blade.

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

Make sure to complete device installation.

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

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Do not use a damaged cable connector.

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Do not step on the cable.

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Do not place any object on the cable.

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Do not use the Blade Enclosure with loose cable connections.

1-4 Notes on Using Your Server

Notes on Using Your Server 1-5

CAUTION

Avoid installation in extreme temperature conditions.

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

Avoid contact with the server during thunderstorms.

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

Keep animals away from the server.

Animal waste or hair may enter the CPU blade and cause a fire or electric shock.

1-6 Notes on Using Your Server

FOR PROPER OPERATION

Observe the following notes for proper operation of the server. Failure to observe these notes may cause a malfunction of the server.

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CPU blade

– N8400-064AF/065AF/066AF/067AF CPU blade assembly can be installed in the Blade

Enclosure (SIGMABLADE).

– Install or remove CPU blades one at a time.

– Hold the portions covered with metal plates when a CPU blade is installed or removed.

To carry a CPU blade, put it into the case in which it was packaged during shipping.

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

frame of the server to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the

CPU blade. Do not touch the CPU blade terminals or on-board parts with your bare

hands or place the CPU blade directly on a desk.

– Check and adjust the system clock after:

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Transporting the server

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Storing the server

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The server halts due to environmetal operating conditions being exceeded

(temperature: 10°C - 35°C, humidity: 20% - 80%) Check the system clock once a month. It is recommended to synchronize the system clock using a time server (NTP server) when a high degree of time accuracy is required. If the system clock fails to maintain sychronization despite being adjusted, contact your sales agent.

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

80%, without condensation) to ensure it functions correctly when it is used again.

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

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

power-on function after waiting 30 seconds or longer after supplying AC power to the power unit (the POWER lamp of the CPU blade lights amber). The CPU blade may not turn on if you do not wait at least 30 seconds after supplying AC power.

– After turning off the power of a CPU blade, wait at least 30 seconds before turning it

on again.

– Remove a CPU blade after turning off its power.

Notes on Using Your Server 1-7

– The CPU blade contains precision components that are easily affected by drastic

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

– Make sure that any optional devices are compatible with the CPU blade. Even if an

optional device can be installed or connected to the CPU blade, it may not operate properly and may damage the CPU blade.

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

operations from the EM card and external applications):

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Press the POWER switch of the CPU blade.

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Press the RESET switch of the CPU blade.

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Remove the CPU blade from the Blade Enclosure.

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Disconnect the power cord from the power unit of the Blade Enclosure.

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Hard disk drive

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

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

– Protect the hard disk drive from excessive shock or vibration. Failure to do so may

cause the hard disk drive to fail.

– The hard disk drive should be compatible with the blade server.

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

– The hard disk drive contains precision components that are easily affected by drastic

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

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

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

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

– Make sure that any optional devices are compatible with the blade server. Even if an

optional device can be installed or connected to the server, it may not operate properly and may damage the server.

– The optional devices contain precision components that are easily affected by drastic

temperature changes. If the devices are used after storage or relocation, make sure that they are fully adapted to the operating environment.

– It is recommended to use optional devices provided by NEC. Some memory devices

and hard disk drives from other vendors are designed to be used with the server. However, ff such a device malfunctions and damages the server, you will be charged the repair even within the warranty period.

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

Turn off cellular phones or pagers. Radio interference may cause malfunctions of the server.

1-8 Notes on Using Your Server

TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY

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

Server

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

Provided Software

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

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All provided software applications must be transferred and no backup copies must be retained.

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The transfer requirements listed in "Software License Agreement" that comes with each software application must be satisfied.

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Software applications that are not approved for transfer must be uninstalled before transferring the server.

DISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES

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Dispose of the CPU blade, hard disk drives, Blade Enclosure, option board, floppy disks, and CD/DVD-ROMs according to all national laws and regulations. Also dispose of the power cord provided with the server to prevent it from being used with other devices.

Notes on Using Your Server 1-9

IMPORTANT:

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For disposal (or replacement) of the battery on the motherboard of the server, consult with your service representative.

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Erase all hard disks, backup data cartridges, floppy disks, or other writeable media (e.g., CD-R and CD-RW discs) to prevent your data from being restored and used by a 3rd party. Exercise sufficient caution to protect your privacy and confidential information.

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The server contains components that have limited lifetimes and require replacement. For stable operation of the server, NEC recommends you replace these components on a regular basis. Consult with your service representative for replacement these components.

WARNING

Do not remove the battery.

The server contains a lithium battery (some optional devices may contain a lithium, nickel cadmium, or nickel hydrogen battery). Do not remove the battery. Placing the battery near a flame or in water may cause an explosion.

For the location of the battery on an optional device, refer to the manual

provided with the device.

CPU blade

1-10 Notes on Using Your Server

USER SUPPORT

If the server does not function correctly, do the following before requesting repair:

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

See Chapter 8 to check whether your problem is described. If it is, follow the recommended procedure to resolve it.

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

If the server still does not work properly after you have taken the above actions, consult with your service representative immediately. Take note of the lamp indications of the server and alarm indications on the display unit before consultation, which may provide information to your service representative.

Advice for Health

Notes on Using Your Server 1-11

Prolonged use of a computer may affect your health. Keep in mind the following to reduce stresses on your body:

Good Working Posture

Sit in your chair with your back straight. If the desk height is correct, you will look down at the screen slightly and your forearms will be parallel to the floor. This “good” work posture can minimize muscle tension caused by sedentary work. If you sit in a “bad” posture—for example, sit round-shouldered or with you face too close to the display—you may easily suffer fatigue or eyestrain.

Adjust Display Angle

Most types of displays allow you to adjust the angle vertically and horizontally. This adjustment is very important to prevent the reflection of light as well as to make the screen more comfortable to see. Without this adjustment, it is difficult to maintain a “good” work posture. Be sure to adjust the angle before using the display.

Adjust Screen Brightness and Contrast

Displays allow you to adjust brightness and contrast. Optimum brightness and contrast vary depending on the individual, brightness of the room, etc. If the screen is too bright or too dark, it can cause eyestrain.

Adjust Keyboard Angle

Some types of keyboards allow you to adjust the angle. If you adjust the angle to make the keyboard more comfortable to use, you can greatly reduce stresses on your shoulders, arms, and fingers.

Clean Equipment

Cleanliness of the equipment is very important not only for appearance but also for function and safety. Regularly clean the display, which may become difficult to see due to the accumulation of dust.

Fatigue and Rest

If you feel tired, refresh yourself by taking a short break or doing light exercise.

Chapter 2

General Description

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

2-2 General Description

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OVERVIEW

A BladeServer is a modular, multiprocessing system that includes a processor, memory, network connection, optional add-in card slot, and associated electronics on a single motherboard, which is called a CPU blade.

A CPU bladeis typically installed into a rack-mountable enclosure that houses multiple CPU blades that share common resources, such as cabling, power supplies, and cooling fans.

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

Requires more

installation space

Saves

and

power

Higher

power

consumption

Blade Enclosure

CPU blade

STANDARD FEATURES

High performance

Expandability

High

reliability

Management Utilities

Available Features

Maintenance Features

Self-diagnosis

Easy Setup

General Description 2-3

 Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor

Quad-Core Intel

 DDR2-667 SDRAM FB-DIMM  High-speed 1000BASE-T interface x2

(1Gbps supported)

 High-speed disk access (SAS)

 NEC ESMPRO  NEC DianaScope  Remote monitoring feature

(EXPRESSSCOPE engine)

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

switch

 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (system

Xeon® Processor

 Two mezzanine card slots  48GB maximum memory capacity  Up to two processors  Two network ports  Two USB 2.0 interface ports

 Memory monitoring feature (correction of

correctable error/detection of uncorrectable error)

 CPU degradation feature (logical

isolation of a failed device)

 Bus parity error detection  Temperature detection  Error notification  Internal voltage monitoring feature  BIOS password feature

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

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

management tools)

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

(RAID configuration utility)

2-4 General Description

PART NAMES AND CONTROLS

This section describes the names and features of the components of the CPU blade.

CPU Blade

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

Onboard Components

1 Lithium battery

DIMM socket

#1, #5, #9, #2, #6, #10, #11, #7, #3, #12, #8, #4 from top Heat sink

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

Type II mezzanine slot

Slot to install mezzanine card

Type I mezzanine slot

Slot to install mezzanine card

MP connector

Used to connect with the midplane in the Blade Enclosure.

MAC address label Dummy heat sink

Install the processor #2 (CPU #2) below this heat sink.

SUV connector

10 Eject lever

3 4 5

CPU Blade Access Side

General Description 2-5

1 POWER lamp

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

2 POWER switch

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

3 STATUS lamp (green/amber/red)

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

DUMP switch

Press this switch to run the memory dump.

LAN1 Link/Access lamp (green)

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

6 RESET switch

Press this switch to reset the CPU blade.

LAN2 Link/Access lamp (green)

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

2-6 General Description

8 ID switch

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

ID lamp (blue)

The lamp identifies the CPU blade in the system. The lamp is lit by a switch or software command. When the recognize command is received, the lamp blinks. If you press the ID switch, the lamp goes on.

Eject lever

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

SUV connector

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

Hard disk drive (left: slot 0, right: slot 1)

External View

Front cover

Rear cover

CPU blade with its cover installed

General Description 2-7

DIMM

CPU blade with its cover removed

2-8 General Description

lamp

Lamp Indications

This section describes the positions, indications, and descriptions of the lamps on the CPU blade and hard disk drive.

CPU Blade

The CPU blade includes five lamps.

POWER

STATUS

LAN1 Link/Access

LAN2 Link/Access

POWER Lamp

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

General Description 2-9

STATUS Lamp

The STATUS lamp lights green when the CPU blade is operating normally. When the STATUS lamp is flashing amber or red, it indicates that the system has failed.

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

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

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

If an error occurs, contact your service representative.

NOTE:

If the CPU blade has NEC ESMPRO installed, you can view

the System Event Log (SEL) to identify the cause of an error.

STATUS lamp indications

STATUS lamp

Status Color

On Green The CPU blade is operating

Off –

On Red BMC is being initialized.

Flash Red See the table "Virtual LCD indications when STATUS lamp is flashing red"

Flash Amber See the table "Virtual LCD indications when STATUS lamp is flashing

Description Action

–

normally. The power is turned off.

described later.

amber" described later.

Turn on the power.

1. Wait until the lamp goes off.

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

NOTE:

If the CPU blade is powered off while the STATUS lamp is flashing amber or red, the indication of the STATUS lamp is retained. When the CPU blade is powered on, the STATUS lamp lights green (normal status).

2-10 General Description

Virtual LCD indications when STATUS lamp is flashing red

On-screen message Description Action

Proc 1 IERR An error was detected in CPU#1. 1. Turn off the power and then turn Proc 2 IERR An error was detected in CPU#2. WDT Timeout Watchdog timer timeout error

occurred.

WDT Power Down Forcibly powered off due to

watchdog timer timeout error.

SMI Timeout A timeout error occurred while

the system management interrupt process is in progress.

ErrPause in POST The system is waiting for key

entry due to serious POST error.

DUMP Request !

Memory U-Err XX An uncorrectable memory error

Proc Missing No CPU is installed in slot

Proc1 Config Err The CPU installed in the CPU#1

Proc2 Config Err The CPU installed in the CPU#2

BB Mez1 PwFault An error was detected in power

BB Mez2 PwFault An error was detected in power

Proc1ThermalTrip Forced power-off occurred due to

Proc2ThermalTrip Forced power-off occurred due to

Proc1 Therm % 09 A high temperature error was

Proc2 Therm % 09 A high temperature error was

AmbientTempAlm09 A high temperature error was

Under memory dump request. Wait until dump collection

was detected. XX denotes the DIMM slot number with 1-origin that contains the failed DIMM.

CPU#1.

slot is unsupported or its combination is illegal.

circuit of mezzanine card installed in Type I slot.

circuit of mezzanine card installed in Type II slot.

a thermal error in CPU#1.

a thermal error in CPU#2.

detected in CPU #1.

detected in CPU #2.

detected in chassis.

it on again.

2. If an error message appears on the POST screen, check the message.

3. If no error message appears, check the system by using the Off-line Maintenance Utility.

Check the error message on the POST screen.

completes.

1. Check the installation status of the DIMM.

2. Replace the DIMM.

Check the installation status of the CPU.

Check if the installed CPU is supported by the system. Check the CPU combination, such as the frequency of CPU#1 and CPU#2.

1. Check the installation status of the mezzanine card.

2. Replace the mezzanine card.

Check if the fans in the Blade Enclosure work normally.

Check the heat sink of the CPU blade. Refer to the User’s Guide of the Blade Enclosure to make sure that a sufficient number of fans are installed.

Check if the fans and CPU blades are installed in the correct locations.

Check if the ambient temperature of the installation location satisfies the operating conditions.

AmbientTempAlm02 A low temperature error was

detected in chassis.

Check if the ambient temperature of the installation location satisfies the operating conditions.

On-screen message Description Action

Battery Alm XX A battery voltage alarm was

detected. XX=09: Upper limit alarm

XX=02: Lower limit alarm Proc1 Vccp AlmXX Proc2 Vccp AlmXX BB FSBvtt Alm XX BB DIMMvtt AlmXX BB +1.2v Alm XX BB +1.5v Alm XX BB +1.8v Alm XX BB +3.3v Alm XX BB +5v Alm XX BB +1.2vs Alm XX BB +1.5vs Alm XX BB +1.25vs AlmXX BB +3.3vs Alm XX BB +5vs Alm XX BB +12vs Alm XX

A voltage alarm was detected.

XX=09: Upper limit alarm

XX=02: Lower limit alarm

1. Check the installation status of the battery.

2. Replace the battery.

Replace the CPU blade.

General Description 2-11

Virtual LCD indications when STATUS lamp is flashing amber

On-screen message Description Action

Mem Reconfigured The memory is degraded. 1. Check the installation status of

Mem Err Disable Correctable memory error frequently

occurs.

CPU Reconfigured The CPU is degraded. 1. Check the installation status of

E-Keying Error In the Blade Enclosure, combination

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

Location Error In the Blade Enclosure, the

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

the DIMM.

2. Replace the DIMM.

the CPU.

2. Replace the CPU. Refer to the User's Guide of the

Blade Enclosure for the correct installation locations.

Refer to the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure to check if the CPU blade is installed in the correct location. Check the installation locations of the fan and CPU blade.

2-12 General Description

On-screen message Description Action

Cooling Error In the Blade Enclosure, the number

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

Proc1 Therm % 07 A high temperature warning was

detected in CPU #1.

Proc2 Therm % 07 A high temperature warning was

detected in CPU #2.

AmbientTempAlm07 A high temperature warning was

detected in chassis.

AmbientTempAlm00 A low temperature warning was

detected in chassis.

Battery Alm XX A battery voltage warning was

detected. XX=07: Upper limit warning

XX=00: Lower limit warning Proc1 Vccp AlmXX Proc2 Vccp AlmXX BB FSBvtt Alm XX BB DIMMvtt AlmXX BB +1.2v Alm XX BB +1.5v Alm XX BB +3.3v Alm XX BB +5v Alm XX BB +1.2vs Alm XX BB +1.5vs Alm XX BB +1.25vs AlmXX BB +3.3vs Alm XX BB +5vs Alm XX BB +12vs Alm XX

A voltage warning was detected.

XX=07: Upper limit warning

XX=00: Lower limit warning

Check if the fans in the Blade Enclosure work normally. Refer to the User’s Guide of the Blade Enclosure to make sure that a sufficient number of fans are installed. Check if the fans and CPU blades are installed in the correct locations. Check if the ambient temperature of the installation location satisfies the operating conditions.

Check if the ambient temperature of the installation location satisfies the operating conditions.

1. Check the installation status of the battery.

2. Replace the battery.

Replace the CPU blade.

General Description 2-13

LAN (1 - 2) Link/Access Lamps

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

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

ID Lamp

Pressing the ID switch turns the lamp on, and pressing it again turns the lamp off. The ID lamp identifies a specific CPU blade in a system where more than one CPU blade is installed. Turning this lamp on can help to identify a faulty device.

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

2-14 General Description

USING YOUR SERVER

This section describes the basic operation of the blade server.

Power-on of Blade Server

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

IMPORTANT:

POWER switch or the remote power-on function after waiting 30 seconds or longer after supplying AC power to the power unit (the POWER lamp of the CPU blade lights amber). The CPU blade may not turn on if you do not wait at least 30 seconds after supplying AC power.

NOTES:

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If a power cord on the Blade Enclosure is connected to a power controller that includes an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure that the power of the power controller is turned on.

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When power is supplied to the server, the initial diagnosis is executed for about 30 seconds. During this period, the POWER switch is disabled. Power on the server about 30 seconds after you install the CPU blade or turn on the server.

Turn on the power of the CPU blade by using the

General Description 2-15

Power ON from CPU Blade

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

POWER lamp

POWER switch

Power ON from Network Serial Port

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

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

Operation after Power ON

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

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

NOTE:

error message appears. See Chapter 8.

If a fault is found during POST, POST is interrupted and an

2-16 General Description

Power-off of Blade Server

Turn off the power in the following procedure. If a power cord of the Blade Enclosure is connected to a UPS, refer to the manual provided with the UPS or the manual of the application controlling the UPS.

Shutdown the operating system.

Press the POWER switch on the CPU blade. The POWER lamp on the CPU blade lights amber.

Shutdown all the CPU blades installed in the Blade Enclosure, turn off the power, and remove all the power cords from the Blade Enclosure.

POST

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

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

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

NOTE:

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

unit without pressing Esc. Select "Enabled" for "Boot-time Diag Screen" in the Advanced menu of the BIOS SETUP utility. See Chapter 4 for details.

You do not always need to check the POST check results. Check the messages that POST displays when:

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You use the blade server for the first time.

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The server fails.

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The server beeps several times between power-on and operating system startup.

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An error message appears on the display unit.

POST Execution Flow

The following describes the progress of POST:

IMPORTANT:

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Do not make unnecessary key entries or perform mouse operations while POST is in progress.

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Some system configurations that have an optional board installed may display the message "Press Any Key" to enter the board’s BIOS setup. Refer to the manual provided with the optional board for details.

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After you install or remove an optional mezzanine card, POST may halt and display a message indicating an incorrect board configuration. In this case, press F1 to continue POST. The board configuration can be changed by using a utility described later.

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

General Description 2-17

Some messages appear upon completion of the memory check. These messages indicate that the system has detected the CPU and other installed devices.

After a few seconds, POST displays the following message prompting you to enter the BIOS setup utility. The following message appears at the bottom left of the screen:

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

Launch the BIOS SETUP utility when you need to change the settings of the CPU blade. As long as the above message is not displayed with an error message, you do not have to launch the utility. POST will automatically proceed.

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

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

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

Refer to the manual provided with the board for details.

POST will automatically proceed a few seconds later.

2-18 General Description

If you have set the password using the BIOS SETUP utility, the password entry screen appears upon successful completion of POST.

Up to three password entries will be accepted. Three incorrect password entries disable the system. In this case, turn off the power and wait about 30 seconds before turning it on again.

IMPORTANT:

system.

The operating system starts when POST completes.

Do not set a password before installing the operating

POST Error Messages

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

IMPORTANT:

consulting with your service representative; they may provide useful information for maintenance.

Take note of the error messages displayed before

General Description 2-19

Device Identification

When more than one CPU blade of the same type is installed, use the ID lamp to identify the CPU blade requiring maintenance.

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

The ID lamp also blinks blue when software commands from the management PC on the network are used. In addition, pressing the ID switch on the CPU blade illuminates the ID lamp.

ID switch

ID lamp

Chapter 3

Setting Up Your Server

This chapter describes how to set up the server on a step-by-step basis.

3-2 Setting Up Your Server

BEFORE INSTALLING CPU BLADE

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

Check MAC Address

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

A MAC address is shown in the figure below:

Label indicating MAC address

The address of the LAN port depends on the number and letter of the last character of the MAC address.

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When the number/letter of the last character is an even number or A, C, or E: The MAC address for LAN port 1 is as described on the label. The MAC address for LAN port 2 can be obtained by adding 1 to the MAC address.

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When the number/letter of the last character is an odd number or B, D, or F: The MAC address for LAN port 1 can be obtained by adding 1 to the MAC address. The MAC address for LAN port 2 can be obtained by adding 2 to the MAC address.

The MAC addresses can be checked by using a Windows or Linux command.

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Windows Enter "ipconfig /all" in the MS-DOS prompt or from [Run] in the Start menu to see the

indicated physical address part.

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Linux Enter "ifconfig" in the prompt to see the indicated "Hwaddr."

Installing DIMM

If your CPU blade is not equipped with memory, install DIMM’s according to Chapter 9. Two DIMM’s must be populated in a pair.

Setting Up Your Server 3-3

INSTALLING THE CPU BLADE

Install the CPU blade in a dedicated Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure for how to install the CPU blade.

IMPORTANT:

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

The CPU blade is extremely sensitive to static

3-4 Setting Up Your Server

MAKING CONNECTIONS

Connect peripheral devices to the CPU blade.

IMPORTANT:

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Contact the maintenance engineer or your service representative for information on configuring an uninterruptible power supply system or auto power controller and the time schedule operation.

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If you are installing the CPU blade in the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE), follow the instructions described in the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure.

WARNING

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

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Do not hold the power plug with wet hands.

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Do not connect earth lines to any gas tubes.

CAUTION

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

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Do not plug the power cord into an improper power source.

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

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

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Use the authorized power cord only.

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Do not connect or disconnect any interface cable with the power cord of the server plugged into a power source.

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Do not use any unauthorized interface cable.

Setting Up Your Server 3-5

During normal operation, interface cables do not need to be connected to a CPU blade. Cables should be connected to the USB, serial, and/or VGA ports on the CPU blade in the following cases:

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Installing an operating system when the CPU blade is installed in the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-H).

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Maintenance.

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Updating BIOS and firmware.

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

The K410-150(00) SUV cable has USB, serial interface, and monitor connection connectors. Connect a device to each of the cable’s connectors as necessary.

To serial interface device

To monitor

To USB devices

To CPU blade

IMPORTANT:

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To connect a peripheral or interface cable provided by a vendor other than NEC to the CPU blade, make sure that the device is compatible with the CPU blade. Some third party devices are not compatible with the CPU blade.

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The serial port connector cannot be directly connected to a leased line.

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Do not connect/disconnect the SUV cable or add/remove a USB device until the operating system starts up. To connect/disconnect the SUV cable or add/remove a USB device after operating system startup, follow the operating system procedure. If a device with a serial interface is connected, power off the CPU blade and device. Then, remove the power cord from the device before connecting/disconnecting the SUV or serial cable. Failure to do so may cause the device to malfunction.

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If the CPU blade is installed in the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-H) and you need to install an operating system, use the SUV cable. See the next page for connecting the cable.

3-6 Setting Up Your Server

USB Connection by K410-150(00) SUV Cable

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

A USB hub should be self-powered if it is used. Use N8460-005.

Display unit

USB

CPU blade

* When you use the N8460-009 external

DVD-ROM drive, use the branch USB cable provided with the CPU blade.

External floppy disk drive

External DVD-ROM drive *

Self-powered USB hub

Mouse

Keyboard

Network

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

Chapter 4

Configuring Your Server

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

When you install the Bade Server for the first time or install/remove optional devices, read this chapter to understand the correct setup procedures.

SYSTEM BIOS ~ SETUP ~

The SETUP utility is provided to configure the basic hardware settings of the CPU blade. This utility is pre-installed in the flash memory of the CPU blade.

The CPU blade is pre-configured with the optimal parameters for system performance. Therefore, you do not need to use the SETUP utility except in the cases described below.

IMPORTANT:

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The SETUP utility is intended for system administrator use only.

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The SETUP utility allows you to set a password. The CPU blade is provided with two levels of password: Supervisor and User. With the Supervisor password, you can view and change all system parameters of the SETUP utility. With the User password, the system parameters you can view and change are limited.

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Do not set a password before installing the operating system.

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The CPU blade contains the latest version of the SETUP utility. The menus and descriptions that appear in your SETUP utility may differ from the descriptions in this manual. If you find anything unclear, see the online help or contact your sales representative.

4-2 Configuring Your Server

Starting SETUP Utility

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

After a while, the following message appears at the bottom left of the screen:

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

Press F2 to start the SETUP utility and display its Main menu.

If you have previously set a password with the SETUP utility, the password entry screen appears. Enter the password.

Enter password:[ ]

Up to three password entries will be accepted. Three incorrect password entries disable the system. In this case, turn off the power and wait about 30 seconds before turning it on again.

NOTE:

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

The CPU blade is provided with two levels of password:

Configuring Your Server 4-3

Description of On-Screen Items and Key Usage

Use the following keyboard keys to navigate the SETUP utility (the key functions are also listed at the bottom of the screen).

Indicates the current menu.

Indicates there are submenus.

Online help

Setup item menu

indow

Explanation of key functions

Parameter (highlights when selected)

Cursor (↑, ↓):

Cursor (←, →): – and +:

Enter: Press Enter to select the parameters. Esc: F1: Press F1 when you need help on SETUP operations. The help

F9:

F10:

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

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 "►") is selected, these keys are disabled.

Displays the previous screen.

screen for SETUP operations appears. Press Esc to return to the previous screen. Sets the parameter of the currently displayed item back to the factory set parameter. Save and exit the SETUP utility.

4-4 Configuring Your Server

Configuration Examples

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

Date and Time

To change system date or time

Select [Main] – [System Time] and [System Date].

Set the correct date and time before using the system.

Link with Management Software

To control the power supply of the CPU blade with NEC ESMPRO Manager via the network

Select [Advanced] – [Advanced Chipset Control] – [Wake On LAN/PME] – [Enabled].

Boot

To change the boot order of devices connected to the CPU blade

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 logo is on the screen to display POST check results.

To use the remote wake-up feature

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Via Modem:

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

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Via LAN:

[Advanced] – [Advanced Chipset Control] – [Wake on LAN/PME] – [Enabled]

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Via optional card:

[Advanced] – [Advanced Chipset Control] – [Wake on LAN/PME] – [Enabled]

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Via RTC alarm:

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

To control from the HW console

Select [Server] – [Console Redirection] and configure each item.

Memory

To pause POST if a memory error is detected

Select [Advanced] – [Memory/Processor Error] – [Halt].

To check the installed memory (DIMM) status

Select [Advanced] – [Memory Configuration] – [DIMM Group #1 - #2 Status] and check the status indications.

To clear the memory (DIMM) error information

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

CPU

To pause POST if the system detects a CPU error

Select [Advanced] – [Memory/Processor Error] – [Halt].

To check the installed CPU status

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

Configuring Your Server 4-5

The on-screen CPU numbers and socket locations on the motherboard are associated as shown in the figure below:

To clear the CPU error information

Select [Main] – [Processor Settings] – [Processor Retest] – [Yes] and reboot the system.

Keyboard

To set Numlock and key repeat

CPU #1 (to be installed below the heat sink)

CPU #2 (to be installed below the dummy heat sink)

Select [Advanced] – [NumLock] – [On].

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Security

To set BIOS passwords

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

Set the Supervisor password first, and then the User password.

To enable/disable the POWER switch

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

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

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

IMPORTANT:

forced shutdown procedure is still available.

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

External Devices

To set up external devices

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

Internal Devices

To set up internal PCI devices of the CPU blade

Select [Advanced] – [PCI Configuration] and set up each device.

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

Select [Advanced] – [Reset Configuration Data] – [Yes].

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 load the default BIOS configuration data (may differ from factory-set values)

Select [Exit] – [Load Setup Defaults].

To save the current settings as a user-defined configuration

Select [Exit] – [Save Custom Defaults].

To load the user-defined configuration data

Select [Exit] – [Load Custom Defaults].

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Menu and Parameter Descriptions

The SETUP utility has the following six menus:

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Main

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Advanced

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Security

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Server

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Boot

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Exit

To set specific functions, select a submenu from the above menus. The following describes the available options and their descriptions for each menu, as well as the factory-set values.

Main

Start the SETUP utility to display the Main menu.

Available options in the Main menu are listed below:

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

System Time HH:MM:SS Specify the current time. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Specify the current date. [ ]: Factory-set

IMPORTANT:

If the system clock fails to maintain sychronization

despite being adjusted, contact your sales agent.

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Processor Settings

Select "Processor Settings" on the Main menu to display the following screen :

Configuring Your Server 4-9

See the table below for the options and their descriptions:

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Processor Retest [No]

Yes

Processor Speed Setting

Processor 1 CPUID Numeral

Processor 1 L2 Cache – Indicates the cache size of processor

Processor 2 CPUID Numeral

Processor 2 L2 Cache – Indicates the cache size of processor

Execute Disable Bit Disabled

Intel(R) Virtualization Tech.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(R) Tech.

[ ]: Factory-set

– Indicates the frequency of the CPU.

Disabled Not installed

[Enabled] [Disabled] Enabled

[Disabled] Enabled

Clears the error information on the CPU.

A numeral indicates the ID of processor 1.

"Disabled" indicates that the processor is defective. "Not Installed" indicates that the processor is not installed.

1. A numeral indicates the ID of

processor 2. "Disabled" indicates that the

processor is defective. "Not Installed" indicates that the

processor is not installed.

2. Specify whether the HW DEP feature

is enabled or disabled. Specify whether the virtualization

technology of the Intel(R) processor is enabled or disabled.

Specify whether the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(R) Technology feature is enabled or disabled.

If the CPU does not support this feature, this option is not available.

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Advanced

Move the cursor onto "Advanced" to display the Advanced menu.

Selecting a menu item preceded by the symbol "►

and pressing Enter displays the submenu.

See the table below for the options and their descriptions:

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Boot-time Diagnostic Screen

Reset Configuration Data

NumLock On

Memory/Processor Error

[ ]: Factory-set

[Disabled] Enabled

[No] Yes

[Off] [Boot] Halt

Specify whether the self-diagnosis (POST) screen is displayed or not at boot. If this item is set to "Disabled," the "NEC" logo appears during POST (pressing Esc displays the POST screen).

Set this item to "Yes" to clear the 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.

The boot up operation pauses at the end of POST if a memory or CPU error occurs.

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Memory Configuration

Select "Memory Configuration" on the Advanced menu to display the following screen:

See the table below for the options and their descriptions:

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Memory Size – Indicates the total capacity of installed

memory.

DIMM Group #1 #6 Status

Memory Retest [No]

Extended RAM Step

[ ]: Factory-set

Normal Disabled Not installed

Yes 1MB 1KB Every Location [Disabled]

Indicates the current memory status. "Normal" indicates that the memory is operating normally. "Disabled" indicates that one or more memory devices are defective.

Clears the error information on memory.

"1MB" indicates that the memory test is done in units of 1MB. "1KB" indicates that the memory test is done in units of 1KB. "Every-location" indicates that every memory device is tested. "Disabled" indicates that only memory initialization is done.

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PCI Configuration

Select "PCI Configuration" on the Advanced menu to display the following screen.

Selecting a menu item preceded by the symbol "►

and pressing Enter displays the submenu.

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Mezzanine Slot 1-2 Option ROM Scan

[ ]: Factory-set

Enabled [Disabled]

Specify whether the BIOS of the mezzanine card is enabled or disabled.

– Embedded NIC

See Page 4-14.

Configuring Your Server 4-13

Embedded NIC

Select "Embedded NIC" on the PCI Configuration submenu to display the following screen:

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

LAN Port 1 - 2 Option ROM Scan

[ ]: Factory-set

[Enabled] Disabled

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

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Peripheral Configuration

Select "Peripheral Configuration" on the Advanced menu to display the following screen:

See the table below for the options and their descriptions.

IMPORTANT:

Make sure to avoid any conflicts in the interrupt requests or the base I/O addresses. If an assigned value is already used by another resource, it appears in yellow. A yellow value must be reassigned.

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Serial Port B Disabled

[Enabled]

Base I/O Address 3F8h

[2F8h] 3E8h 2E8h

Interrupt [IRQ 3]

IRQ 4

[ ]: Factory-set

Specify whether serial port B is enabled or disabled.

Specify the base I/O address for serial port B.

Specify the interrupt for serial port B.

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Advanced Chipset Control

Select "Advanced Chipset Control" on the Advanced menu to display the following screen:

See the table below for the options and their descriptions:

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Multimedia Timer [Disabled]

Enabled

Wake On LAN/PME

Wake On Ring [Disabled]

Wake On RTC Alarm

Intel(R) I/OAT Disabled

[ ]: Factory-set

Disabled [Enabled]

Enabled

[Disabled] Enabled

[Enabled]

Specify whether the multimedia timer is enabled or disabled.

Specify whether the remote power-on feature through a device connected to the standard network card or expansion slot card is enabled or disabled. To use the 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 using the RTC alarm is enabled or disabled.

Specify whether the Intel(R) I/O acceleration technology is enabled or disabled.

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Security

Move the cursor onto "Security" to display the Security menu.

These items are displayed only when the User Password is set.

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Select "Set Supervisor Password" or "Set User Password" and press Enter to display the following dialog box. Note that "Set User Password" is not available if the Supervisor password is not set.

Enter a password of up to seven alphanumeric characters and symbols in this dialog box.

IMPORTANT:

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"Set User Password" is not available if the Supervisor password is not set.

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Do not set a password before installing the operating system.

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If you have forgotten your password, contact your service representative.

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Enter

See the table below for the options and their descriptions:

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Set User Password

Set Supervisor Password

Password on boot

Secure Mode Timer

Hot Key (CTRL+ALT+)

Secure Mode Boot Power Switch Inhibit

[ ]: Factory-set

Up to 7 alphanumeric characters

[Disabled] Enabled

[Disabled] 1 min 2 min 5 min 10 min 20 min 60 min 120 min [L] Z

[Disabled] Enabled [Disabled] Enabled

Press entry screen. With a User password, the available SETUP menus are restricted. This option is available only if the Supervisor password is set. Press password entry screen. With the Supervisor password, all SETUP menus are available. This option is available only when you log into the SETUP utility with the Supervisor password. Specify whether to request password entry on boot. User password setup is required beforehand. When the supervisor password is specified and this option is disabled, the BIOS assumes that a boot attempt is made by a user. It gives priority to "Secure Mode Boot" when "Secure Mode Boot" and "Password on boot" are both enabled. Specify the idle period for the system to enter Secure Mode. If this item is set to [Disabled], the timer is unavailable.

Specify the key to enter Secure Mode. Press the selected key while pressing Ctrl and Alt to enter Secure Mode. Specify whether the system starts in Secure Mode or not. Specify whether the POWER switch of the CPU blade is enabled or disabled. If Enabled, the POWER switch cannot be used to power off the CPU blade. The forced shutdown procedure (pressing the POWER switch for at least 4 seconds) is still available.

to display the User password

to display the Supervisor

IMPORTANT:

Secure Mode is used to restrict the access of a user who has no user password.

In Secure Mode, the POWER switch, DUMP switch, keyboard, and mouse are disabled, and the ScrollLock, CapsLock, and NumLock lamps on the keyboard flashsequentially.

To exit Secure Mode, enter the user password.

Server

Move the cursor onto "Server" to display the server menu.

Selecting a menu item preceded by the symbol "►

and pressing Enter displays the submenu.

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See the table below for the options and their descriptions:

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

FRB-2 Policy Disable FRB2 Timer

[Disable BSP] Do Not Disable BSP Retry 3 Times

Boot Monitoring [Disabled]

5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes 25 minutes 30 minutes 35 minutes 40 minutes 45 minutes 50 minutes 55 minutes 60 minutes

Thermal Sensor Disabled

[Enabled]

BMC IRQ Disabled

[IRQ 11]

Post Error Pause Disabled

[Enabled]

AC-LINK Stay Off

[Last State] Power On

[ ]: Factory-set

Set the policy to be applied to FRB level 2 timer.

Specify whether the boot monitoring feature is enabled or disabled and the timer value. To use this feature, install NEC ESMPRO Agent. Do not use this feature if the system is booted from the operating system without NEC ESMPRO Agent installed. Set this item to "Disabled" if ARCServe uses the Disaster Recovery Option.

Specify whether the temperature sensor monitoring function is enabled or disabled. Specify the IRQ of the BMC.

Specify whether POST ishalted if an error occurs. Specify the AC-LINK feature. Select the state when the power of the CPU blade is restored. See the table below.

NOTE:

Refer to the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure for more

information on the AC-LINK feature.

The table below shows the system status when AC power to the server is turned off and then restored:

System status before AC power off

Operating Off On On Shutdown (DC power off) Off Off On Forced shutdown* Off Off On

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

Setting of AC-LINK Stay Off Last State Power On

Configuring Your Server 4-21

System Management

Select "System Management" on the Server menu to display the following screen:

See the table below for the options and their descriptions:

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

BIOS Revision – Indicates the version of BIOS. Board Part Number – Indicates the part number of the

motherboard.

Board Serial Number – Indicates the serial number of the

motherboard. System Part Number – Indicates the code of the server. System Serial

Number Chassis Part Number – Indicates the part number of the chassis. Chassis Serial

Number BMC Device ID – Indicates the device ID of BMC

BMC Device Revision – Indicates the revision of BMC. BMC Firmware

Revision SDR Revision – Indicates the revision of SDR (Sensor

PIA Revision – Indicates the revision of PIA (Platform

[ ]: Factory-set

– Indicates the serial number of the server.

– Indicates the serial number of the

chassis.

(Baseboard Management Controller).

– Indicates the firmware revision of BMC.

Data Record).

Information Area).

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Console Redirection

Select "Console Redirection" on the Server menu to display the following screen:

See the table below for the options and their descriptions:

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

BIOS Redirection Port

ACPI Redirection Port

Baud Rate 9600

Flow Control None

Terminal Type PC ANSI

Remote Console Reset

[ ]: Factory-set

[Disabled] Serial Port B [Disabled] Serial Port B

[19.2k]

57.6k

115.2k

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

[VT100+] VT-UTF8 [Disabled] Enabled

Specify the serial port to which a hardware console is connected.

Specify the serial port to which an ACPI console is connected while the operating system is running.

Specify the baud rate used for the interface with hardware consoles.

Specify the flow control method.

Specify the type of remote console.

Specify whether reset from the remote console is enabled or disabled.

Configuring Your Server 4-23

Event Log Configuration

Select "Event Log Configuration" on the Server menu to display the following screen:

See the table below for the option and its description:

Option Parameter Description Your Setting

Clear All Event Logs

[ ]: Factory-set

–

Press Enter to clear the system event log.

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Boot

Move the cursor onto "Boot" to display the Boot menu. The CPU blade searches for boot devices in the order set in this menu.

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

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

– USB CDROM (optical drive)

– USB FDC (removable device)

– USB Hard Drive

– IBA GE Slot 0400 v1237 (LAN1)

– IBA GE Slot 0401 v1237 (LAN2)

Exit

Move the cursor onto "Exit" to display the Exit menu.

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The following describes each option on the Exit menu:

Exit Saving Changes

Select this item to exit SETUP after saving the configuration changes in CMOS (non-volatile memory). A confirmation screen appears.

If you select "Yes," SETUP exits with the configuration changes saved in CMOS (non-volatile memory). Then, the CPU blade automatically reboots.

Exit Discarding Changes

Select this item to exit SETUP without saving the configuration changes in CMOS (non-volatile memory). A confirmation screen appears.

If you select "No," SETUP exits without saving the configuration changes. If you select "Yes," SETUP exits with the configuration changes saved in CMOS. Then, the CPU blade automatically reboots.

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Load Setup Defaults

Select this item to return all the values of SETUP to the default values. A confirmation screen appears.

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

IMPORTANT:

The factory-set values of SETUP may be different

from the default values depending on the model of the CPU blade.

Load Custom Defaults

Select this item and press Enter to load the stored custom default values.

Save Custom Defaults

Select this item and press Enter to save the current values as the custom default values. After saving the values, the Load Custom Defaults menu appears.

Discard Changes

Select this item to return the configuration changes to the previous values. A confirmation screen appears.

Select "Yes" to discard the configuration changes and return to the previous values.

Save Changes

Select this item to save the configuration changes to CMOS (non-volatile memory) without exiting SETUP. A confirmation screen appears.

Select "Yes" to save the configuration changes to CMOS (non-volatile memory).

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Chapter 5

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup

This section describes information on using Express Setup to install and configure the following operating systems:

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Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition

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Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition

To use the server with operating systems other than ones described in this section, contact your service representative.

IMPORTANT: Before installing the operating system, adjust the system date and time by using the BIOS setup utility. See Chapter 4 for details.

5-2 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup

About Express Setup

Express Setup helps you to install the Windows operating system. It automatically configures the RAID array and installs the operating system and management software.

IMPORTANT: Using Express Setup erases all data on the hard disk drive.

You can also use a parameters file with Express Setup that contains parameters for installation. If you want to set up the server as before, use Express Setup with the parameters file you have created.

NOTES:

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If you want to create a parameters file, have a blank floppy disk (MS-DOS 1.44MB format) ready.

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When using a floppy disk, a USB floppy disk drive is required.

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If you want to use the drivers located on the "OEM-Disk for Mass Storage Device" that ships with optional boards, a parameters file is required.

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You can create a parameters file in advance using "Parameter File Creator" included in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-3

Microsoft Windows Server 2003

This section explains how to install Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 by using Express Setup.

NOTES:

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Express Setup does not support the installation of Windows Server x64 Editions. If you need to install it, see Appendix B.

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If you install Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup, see Appendix B.

Notes on Windows Installation

This section explains the notes on Windows installation.

Review these notes before starting Express Setup.

About the Windows family

This computer supports the following Windows editions:

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Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition / Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition (hereafter referred to as Windows Server 2003)

NOTE: Express Setup does not support the installation of Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. If you need to install it, see Appendix B.

To install another operating system, contact your sales or maintenance service representative.

BIOS Settings

Confirm the BIOS settings described in Chapter 4 before installing Windows Server 2003.

5-4 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup

Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports

The EXPRESSBUILDER DVD provided with the server supports the following operating system installation media and Service Packs:

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Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition

– Operating system installation media (No Service Pack)

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Windows Server 2003 R2

– Operating system installation media (No Service Pack)

Supported Mass Storage Controllers

The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD provided with the server supports the following mass storage controllers for installation:

NOTE: If you want to install the operating system using a mass storage controller other than the ones listed below, see "Installing with the OEM-FD for Mass storage device" and "Installing Optional Mass Storage Driver" of "Parameter File Creator" in Chapter 6.

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Controllers supporting installation of operating system with Express Setup

– N8403-018 FibreChannel Controller

NOTES:

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The drivers for the mass storage controllers listed above are stored on the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.

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If you use a mass storage controller other than the ones listed above, Express Setup will fail. Refer to the manual provided with the controller for details.

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-5

About the Hardware Components

When you use Express Setup to install Windows Server 2003, make sure you observe the following instructions before beginning installation:.

Installing on the Mirrored Volume

If you want to install Windows Server 2003 on a volume that is mirrored using "Disk Management," invalidate the mirror volume and set it to a basic disk before installation. Validate the mirror volume again after installation.

You can create, invalidate, or delete the mirror volume by using "Disk Management" in "Computer Management".

Mounting MO Device

Do not mount an MO device during Windows installation.

About Removable Media

Do not insert removable media, such as DAT, into a mounted device during Windows installation.

Connecting Hard Disk Drive

Only connect the hard disk drive on which you want to install Windows.

If you create multiple logical drives, see "Re-installing the Operating system when multiple logical drive exist" (Appendix B).

Reinstalling to the hard disk drive which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk

You cannot reinstall Windows Server 2003 on a partition of a hard disk drive that is a dynamic disk.

If you want to keep the current partition, see Appendix B to reinstall the system.

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About the System Partition Size

The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula:

Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size

+ Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 R2) Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size * 1.5 Dump File Size = Mounted Memory Size + 12MB Application Size = Required Size

IMPORTANT:

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The above paging file size is necessary for collecting the debug information (memory dump). If a value smaller than the “Recommended” one is set for the initial size of the paging file, the correct debug information (memory dump) may not be collected.

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The maximum paging file size which can be set on one partition is 4095MB. If the above paging file size exceeds 4095MB, specify 4095MB for the paging file size.

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The maximum dump file size for a system with more than 2GB of memory is '2048MB + 12MB.'

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If you need to install other applications, add the hard disk space required for those applications.

For example, if the mounted memory size is 512MB, the partition size calculated by the above formula is as follows:

3500MB + (512MB * 1.5) + (512MB + 12MB) + Application Size = 4792MB + Application Size

If the recommended partition size of a system as described in the formula above exceeds the capacity of the hard disk drive, the paging file size of the partition can be stored on a separate disk.

Calculate the "Size required for installation + Paging file size" with the formula described above.

See Chapter 5 to set debugging information (equivalent to the dump file size) to be written to a separate disk.

If the disk does not have enough free space for the dump file size to be written, install an additional disk.

Installing the Service Pack

When installing Windows Server 2003 R2, it is not necessary to install Service Pack 1.

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-7

Accept Software License Agreement

FLOW OF SETUP

The following flow chart illustrates the setup procedures for Express Setup:

Remove the floppy disk and CD/DVD-ROM from the drives

Loading parameters (Step 2)

Select the operating system (Step 3)

RAID configuration (Step 4)

Windows Confirm Setting / Input (Steps 5 to 10)

Save parameters (Step 11)

Start Express Setup (Step 12)

Perform

RAID Configuration

Create the OS partition / format

Copying Windows drivers

↓

Copying selected applications

Skip

Insert Windows CD-ROM

Install OS Automatically ↓ Log on Automatically

The installation is complete.

: Process that requires user input

: Process that proceeds automatically

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INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003

Express Setup proceeds by selecting or inputting parameters in the wizard. You can also save the parameters to a floppy disk as a parameters file.

Turn on peripheral devices and then turn on the server.

Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disc drive of the server.

Press the RESET switch or press EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.

The system boots from the DVD-ROM and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER starts.

Select "OS installation *** default ***" from the boot selection menu. If you do not press any key, "OS installation" is selected automatically.

The Top menu appears.

Select [Perform the Express setup] from the Top menu and click [Next].

Ctrl, Alt

, and

Delete

to boot from the NEC

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-9

The [Load parameters] steps are displayed.

[Do not load parameters]

(1) Select [Do not load parameters] if you do not have a parameters file.

(2) Click [Next].

NOTE:

[Load parameters]

(1) Insert the floppy disk containing the parameters file.

(2) Select [Load parameters] and enter the file path of the parameters file in the text box.

(3) Click [Next].

If a floppy disk drive is not connected, select this item.

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Select the operating system to install.

Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] from the menu and click [Next].

Enter the logical drive settings.

The [Enter RAID settings] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].

NOTES:

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You can use only the physical devices that have the same model number to configure a logical drive.

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If the process does not complete normally, the driver may not be stored in EXPRESSBUILDER. Refer to "Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" described earlier in this chapter.

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-11

Specify the installation medium and the Windows system partition.

The [Specify medium / Partition] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].

IMPORTANT:

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About partition size

– Specify a partition size larger than the required minimum size

for operating system installation.

– Do not specify a partition size larger than the capacity of the

connected hard disk drive.

– You cannot specify a partition size larger than 2,097,152MB

(2TB) for a RAID system.

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If you select "Create a new partition" in "Windows system drive settings," the contents of the hard disk will be deleted.

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If "Use existing partitions" is selected, EXPRESSBUILDER installs the operating system to the first partition (the first partition is deleted). The data in the other partitions is retained if the system has two or more partitions (see the figure below).

First

Partition

Deleted

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You cannot reinstall the system if the existing partition is upgraded

Second

Partition

Retained

Third

Partition

Retained

to a dynamic disk. Do not select "Use existing partitions" in "Windows system drive settings."

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Enter the user information and client license mode.

The [Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].

NOTE:

“ password.”

10.

Enter the network protocol settings.

The [Enter Network Protocol] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].

Even if you do not enter an Administrator password,



” is displayed in “Administrator password” and “Confirm

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11.

Enter the domain or workgroup name.

The [Enter domain account] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].

12.

Select the Windows components to install.

The [Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].

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13.

Select the applications to install.

The [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].

14.

Save the parameters.

The [Save parameters] steps are displayed.

If you want to save the parameters, insert a formatted floppy disk.

Select [Save parameters], enter the file path of the parameters file in the text box, and click [Next].

If not, select [Do not save parameters].

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15.

Express Setup will start when you click [Perform] in the [Start Express setup] step.

16.

Copy optional Mass Storage Driver.

If you need to install an optional mass storage driver, a message will appear.

Insert the CD-ROM or floppy disk containing the mass storage driver and proceed according to the messages.

17.

Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disc drive according to the message.

If you proceed with setup by using a parameters file, remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.

Insert the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM into the optical disc drive.

The [Agree Software License Agreement] screen appears.

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18.

Read the contents carefully and click [Yes] if you agree. If you do not agree, click [No].

IMPORTANT:

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If you do not agree to this license, setup terminates and Windows Server 2003 will not be installed.

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If the "NetWare Gateway (and Client) Service" is specified to install, a window to specify settings for the "NetWare Gateway (and Client) Service" pops up on the first logon. Specify the appropriate values.

Windows Server 2003 and selected applications will be installed automatically and the server will reboot several times.

After rebooting, it logs on to the system automatically.

19.

If you install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, insert the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition DISC 2 or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition DISC 2 into the optical disc drive after the operating system installation.

When the installation finishes, remove the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition DISC 2 or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition DISC 2 from the optical disc drive and restart the system.

Express Setup is complete.

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INSTALLING AND SETTING DEVICE DRIVERS

Follow these steps to install and configure the device drivers.

PROSet

NOTE:

with administrator privileges. Operation by [Remote Desktop Connection] is prohibited. When viewing the adapter teaming settings in the adapter properties dialog box, click [Cancel] if you have not made any changes. Clicking [OK] may cause temporary loss of network connectivity.

PROSet is a utility that configures and monitors the functions of the network adapter.

PROSet provides the following functions:

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Detailed adapter information.

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Diagnosis by using loopback and packet send tests.

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Teaming configuration.

Configuring several network adapters as one team provides a fault-tolerant networking environment and enhances throughput between the switches.

PROSet is necessary to utilize these features.

Follow the procedure below to install PROSet:

Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disc drive.

If the autorun menu appears, close the menu screen.

Open [Windows Explorer].

All of the following operations must be performed by a user

Click [Start], click [Programs], click [Accessories], and click [Windows Explorer].

Run "dxsetup.exe" in the following directory:

\001\win\winnt\dotnet\ns41s\proset\2kxpws03

The [Intel(R) PROSet - Install Shield Wizard] starts.

Click [Next].

In the [License Agreement] window, select [I Accept the terms in the license agreement].

Click [Next].

Select [Complete] and click [Next].

Click [Install] to begin the installation and then click [Finish] in [InstallShield Wizard Completed].

Restart the system.

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Network Driver

Configure the settings of the network driver.

The standard network driver will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually.

[When PROSet is not installed]

Open [Local Area Connection Properties].

* For the standard start menu:

1. Click [Start], click [Control Panel], click [Network Connections], and click [Local Area Connection].

* For the classic start menu

1. Click Start, click [Settings], and click [Network Connections].

The [Network Connections] dialog box appears.

2. Right-click [Local Area Connection] and click [Properties].

Click [Configure].

The properties dialog box for the network adapter appears.

Click the [Advanced] tab and specify [Link Speed & Duplex] values that match the hub.

Click [OK].

[When PROSet is installed]

Open [Intel(R) PROSet].

* For the standard start menu:

Click [Start], click [Control Panel], click [Administrative Tools], and click [Computer Management]. Double-click the [(Network Adapter Name)] in the Network Adapter list.

* For the classic start menu:

1. Click Start, click [Settings], and click [Control Panel].

2. Click [Administrative Tools].

3. Click [Computer Management] and double-click the [(Network Adapter Name)] in the Network Adapter list.

Click the [Link] tab and specify [Speed and Duplex] values that match the hub.

Click [Apply] and then click [OK].

Also, add or delete any protocols and services if necessary.

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NOTE:

Services]. [Network Monitor] can monitor the frame (or packet) that the computer sends or receives. This tool is valuable when analyzing network issues. For information on how to install the tool, see "Setting for Solving Problems" described later in this chapter.

It is recommend to add [Network Monitor] in [Adding

Optional Network Board Driver

If you want to use the optional Network Board (N8403-017/020), install the driver stored on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.

The driver is in the following directory:

"\001\win\winnt\dotnet\ns41s\pro1000\ws03xp2k"

Refer to the installation procedure described in the section "Installation of the Optional Network Board Driver."

Installation of the Optional Network Board Driver

Open [Device Manager].

Click [Network adapters] and double-click [(Network Adapter Name)].

[(Network Adapter Name) Properties] appears.

NOTE:

All other names are for the Optional Network Board.

Click the [Driver] tab and click [Update Driver...]. The [Hardware Update Wizard] appears.

Select the [Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)] radio button and click [Next].

Select the [Search for the best driver in these locations] radio button and check the [Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...)] check box.

Check the [Include this location in the search] check box and specify:

"\001\win\winnt\dotnet\ns41s\pro1000\ws03xp2k"

Then, click [Next].

Click [Finish].

[(Intel(R) PRO/1000...)] is the name of the onboard adapter.

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Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB)

Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that places more than one LAN controller on the same LAN (same segment), and automatically switches the process of the primary controller to the backup controller when any trouble occurs on the primary.

Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) is a feature that connects more than one LAN controller to the same hub and enhances the throughput by operating packet transmission from the server.

This feature includes the AFT feature.

IMPORTANT:

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AFT/ALB configuration must be done after installing the drivers and restarting the system.

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All adapters specified as a group in Adapter Teaming must exist on the same LAN. If they are connected to separate switches, they will not work normally.

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The adapters specified as a group for Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) can only be connected to the switching hub.

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Before replacing the motherboard or option network card, make sure to remove the adapter team. Recreate the adapter team after the replacement is complete.

If you want to use the AFT/ALB features, follow the procedure below:

Open [Intel (R) PROSet].

Click [Start], click [Control Panel], click [Administrative Tools], and click [Computer Management]. Double-click the [(Network Adapter Name)] in the Network Adapter list.

Select the [Teaming] tab, check [Team with other adapters], and click [New Team...].

The [New Team Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Next].

* Specify a name for the team if necessary.

Select the adapters to include in the team.

Select "Adapter Fault Tolerance" or "Adaptive Load Balancing" and click [Next].

Click [Finish].

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If it is necessary to set the adapter priority setting, refer to the following step. If it is not necessary, go to Step 7.

1. Click the [Settings] tab in [TEAM:xxx #yy Properties].

2. Click [Modify Team].

3. Select the adapter [Intel(R)PRO/1000....] and click [Set Primary] or [Set Secondary].

4. Click [OK].

5. In [TEAM:xxx #yy Properties], the priority setting will appear in the list.

6. Click [OK].

In the [Intel (R) PROSet for Wired Connections] dialog box, click [OK].

Restart the system.

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Graphics Accelerator Driver

The driver for the standard graphics accelerator will be installed automatically. The following procedure describes how to install it manually::

Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disc drive.

If the autorun menu appears, close the menu screen.

Click [Start], click [Programs], click [Accessories], and click [Windows Explorer].

Run "setup.exe" in the following directory:

\001\win\winnt\dotnet\video\matrox\setup.exe

Follow the messages to continue the installation.

If the message "Digital Signature could not been found" appears, select [Yes] to continue.

Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disc drive and restart the system.

Installing N8403-018 FibreChannel Controller

If you use the FibreChannel Controller (N8403-018), update your system with the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.

The FibreChannel Controller driver will be installed automatically.

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Available switch options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini file

Many different switche options are available for the Boot.ini file.

For the available switch options, refer to the following information:

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Microsoft Knowledge Base - Article ID: 833721

"Available switch options for the Windows XP and the Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini files"

If your system has in excess of 4GB of memory installed, adding the /PAE switch in the Boot.ini file will enable the system to address over 4GB of memory.

However, the Microsoft operating systems which support the /PAE switch option are limited.

Refer to the following article in Microsoft Knowledge Base to check the supported products:

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Microsoft Knowledge Base - Article ID: 291988

"A description of the 4GB RAM tuning feature and the Physical Address Extension switch"

on the following example shows how to add the /PAE switch to the Boot.ini file:

Click [Start], click [Settings], and then click [Control Panel].

In [Control Panel], double-click [System].

Click the [Advanced] tab and then click [Settings] under [Setup and Recovery].

Under [System Setup], click [Edit] to open [Boot.ini].

Add "/PAE" to the [Operating Systems] section in the [Boot.ini] file and then save it.

[boot loader] timeout=30 default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS [operating systems] multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Windows Server 2003" /fastdetect multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Windows Server 2003, PAE" /fastdetect /PAE C:\CMDCONS\BOOTSECT.DAT="Microsoft Windows Recovery Console" /cmdcons

NOTE:

If you choose one of the items in the "Default operating system" drop-down list box in [Setup and Recovery], you can start the system automatically with the switch you specified.

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