N8100-1239F/1240F/1325F/1326F/1298F
NEC Express5800/120Li
User's Guide
2nd Edition
12-2006
856-124032-101-01
ONL-4152cN-120Li-100-99-0612
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SAFETY INDICATIONS
Follow the instructions in this manual for your safety to use the NEC Express server.
Your server contains components with possible danger, hazards that may cause by ignoring
warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards.
Server components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around them
as well as described in this manual.
In this manual 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)
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.
Symbol to draw attention
Term indicating a degree of danger
CAUTION
Hot surface
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.
Symbol indicating a prohibited
action (may not always be
indicated)
Description of a danger
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL AND WARNING LABELS
Attentions
Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock.
Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury.
Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught.
Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire.
Indicates a general notice or warning that cannot be specifically identified.
Indicates that improper use may cause loss of eyesight due to laser beam.
Prohibited Actions
Indicates a general prohibited action that cannot be specifically identified.
Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the server. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire
may be caused.
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.
CE Statement
Warning: This is a Class A product. In domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures (EN55022).
BSMI Statement
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.
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PREFACE
Congratulations on the purchase of your NEC Express server.
Purchase of this server is your assurance of receiving state-of-the-art, high quality hardware to meet
your needs, both now and in the future.
Read this User's Guide thoroughly to fully understand handling of the NEC Express server and
appreciate its functions to the maximum extent.
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ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE
This manual is a guide for proper setup and use of your server.
This manual also covers useful procedures for dealing with difficulties and problems that may arise
during setup or operation of your server.
Keep this manual for future use.
The following describes how to proceed with this manual.
How to Use This Manual
To aid you in finding information quickly, this manual contains the following information:
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server
includes information that needs attention to use the server. Make sure to read this chapter
before setting up and using the server. It also includes requirements and advisory information
for transfer and disposal of the server.
Chapter 2 General Description
includes information necessary to use the server, such as names and functions of its
components.
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server
tells you how to select a site, unpack the system, make cable connections, and power on your
system.
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server
tells you how to configure the system and provides instructions for running the BIOS SETUP
Utility and the RAID configuration utility, which is used to configure RAID drives in your system.
This chapter also provides information on mother board jumper settings.
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup
describes how to install the operating system.
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities
describes how to install the utilities for the server. It also includes a description on using the
attached "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM.
Chapter 7 Maintenance
provides you with all the information necessary to maintain successful operation of the server.
This chapter also includes a description on relocating and storing the server.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
contains helpful information for solving problems that might occur with your system.
Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server
provides you with instructions for upgrading your system with an additional processor, optional
memory, optional add-in cards, hard disk drives, peripheral devices, and power supply.
Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagram
includes cabling information for the one onboard SCSI controller, the IDE controller, the
optional RAID controller, and the power supply.
Appendix A Specification
provides specifications for your server.
Appendix B Other Precautions
provides supplementary notes on using the server.
Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address
provides a list of factory-set IRQs and I/O port addresses assigned.
Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions
describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions without using Express
Setup. Using the Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2003 x64
Editions. See Chapter 5 for details.
Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003
describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup. Using
the Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2003. See Chapter 5 for
details.
Appendix F Product Configuration Record Table
provides a table to be filled with your server configuration.
Text Conventions
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The following conventions are used throughout this manual. For safety symbols, see "SAFETY
INDICATIONS" provided earlier.
IMPORTANT:
NOTE:
Items that are mandatory or require attention when using the server
Helpful and convenient piece of information
IN THE PACKAGE
The carton contains various accessories, as well as the server itself. See the packing list or "Getting
Started" guide to make sure that you have everything and that individual components are not
damaged. If you find any component missing or damaged, contact your sales agent.
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CONTENTS
Preface ..............................................................................................................................................i
About This User's Guide..................................................................................................................ii
In the Package.................................................................................................................................iii
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server........................................................................ 1-1
Warning Labels.............................................................................................................................1-2
Safety Notes..................................................................................................................................1-3
General .....................................................................................................................................1-3
Power Supply and Power Cord Use .........................................................................................1-4
Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection....................................................................1-5
Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices...........................................................................1-6
During Operation .....................................................................................................................1-7
For Proper Operation....................................................................................................................1-8
Transfer to Third Party .................................................................................................................1-9
Disposal and Consumables.........................................................................................................1-10
User Support...............................................................................................................................1-11
Chapter 2 General Description ..................................................................................... 2-1
Overview ......................................................................................................................................2-2
System Chassis .............................................................................................................................2-3
Front View................................................................................................................................2-3
Front View (Door Opened).......................................................................................................2-4
Rear View.................................................................................................................................2-6
Internal View............................................................................................................................2-8
Mother Board................................................................................................................................2-9
Standard Features .......................................................................................................................2-11
System Functions........................................................................................................................2-12
Degradation Feature ...............................................................................................................2-12
Remote Power-On Feature (Wake On LAN)..........................................................................2-12
AC-LINK Feature ..................................................................................................................2-12
Security.......................................................................................................................................2-13
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.........................................................................................................2-14
NEC ESMPRO.......................................................................................................................2-15
Off-line Maintenance Utility..................................................................................................2-15
System Diagnostic Utility ......................................................................................................2-15
NEC DianaScope ...................................................................................................................2-15
Using NEC Express Server.........................................................................................................2-16
Front Door..............................................................................................................................2-16
POWER Switch......................................................................................................................2-17
Power-Saving Mode...............................................................................................................2-22
DVD-ROM Drive...................................................................................................................2-23
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server ................................................................................ 3-1
Setup Flow....................................................................................................................................3-2
Installing Optional Devices ..........................................................................................................3-3
Selecting Server Site.....................................................................................................................3-4
Connecting Peripheral Devices.....................................................................................................3-6
Connecting Power Cord................................................................................................................3-8
Turning On the Server ................................................................................................................3-10
Installing Operating System .......................................................................................................3-12
Installing Utilities .......................................................................................................................3-12
Making Backup Copies of System Information..........................................................................3-12
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server.............................................................................. 4-1
System BIOS (BIOS Setup Utility) ..............................................................................................4-2
Starting SETUP Utility.............................................................................................................4-3
Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage.....................................................................4-4
Configuration Examples...........................................................................................................4-5
Menu and Parameter Descriptions ...........................................................................................4-9
RAID Configuration ...................................................................................................................4-30
Onboard RAID Features.........................................................................................................4-30
Installing the Hard Disk Drives..............................................................................................4-31
Enabling RAID Feature..........................................................................................................4-32
Running LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility .................................................................4-34
Menu Tree ..............................................................................................................................4-36
Operating Procedures for Setup Utility ..................................................................................4-37
Add-in Card's BIOS....................................................................................................................4-47
Configuring Mother Board Jumpers...........................................................................................4-48
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Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup............................... 5-1
About Express Setup ....................................................................................................................5-2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003..................................................................................................5-3
Installation Notice ....................................................................................................................5-3
The Flow of Setup....................................................................................................................5-8
Installing and Setting Device Drivers.....................................................................................5-14
Available switch options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini file. .........................................5-21
Setting for Solving Problems .................................................................................................5-22
Installing Maintenance Utilities .............................................................................................5-26
Updating the System – Installing Service Pack –...................................................................5-27
Making Backup Copies of System Information .....................................................................5-27
Installing with the OEM-FD for Mass Storage Device ..........................................................5-28
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities ....................................................................... 6-1
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER...........................................................................................................6-2
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-Based with Local Console.............................................6-4
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console..........................................6-9
Starting ...................................................................................................................................6-10
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for Windows-Based (Master Control Menu)..............................6-13
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Configuration Diskette Creator...................................................................................................6-14
MegaRAID Storage Manager (Server).......................................................................................6-18
Setup with Express Setup.......................................................................................................6-18
Manual Setup .........................................................................................................................6-18
NEC ESMPRO ...........................................................................................................................6-19
Functions and Features...........................................................................................................6-19
Power Console Plus....................................................................................................................6-20
Major Functions .....................................................................................................................6-20
Components............................................................................................................................6-20
Server Setup ...........................................................................................................................6-22
Management PC Setup...........................................................................................................6-23
NEC DianaScope........................................................................................................................6-24
Chapter 7 Maintenance.................................................................................................. 7-1
Making Backup Copies ................................................................................................................7-1
Cleaning........................................................................................................................................7-2
Cleaning the Server ..................................................................................................................7-3
Cleaning the Interior.................................................................................................................7-4
Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse.................................................................................................7-5
Cleaning Disc ...........................................................................................................................7-6
System Diagnostics.......................................................................................................................7-7
Test Items.................................................................................................................................7-7
Startup and Exit of System Diagnostics ...................................................................................7-8
Relocating/Storing The Server....................................................................................................7-11
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 8-1
System Viewers ............................................................................................................................8-2
Lamps ...........................................................................................................................................8-3
LAN ACCESS Lamp ...............................................................................................................8-3
STATUS Lamp.........................................................................................................................8-3
POWER/SLEEP Lamp.............................................................................................................8-5
DISK ACCESS Lamp ..............................................................................................................8-5
Access Lamps...........................................................................................................................8-5
Hard Disk Drive Lamp.............................................................................................................8-6
Power Supply Lamps ...............................................................................................................8-7
LAN Connector Lamps ............................................................................................................8-8
Error Messages .............................................................................................................................8-9
Error Messages after Power-on................................................................................................8-9
POST Error Messages ............................................................................................................8-10
Beep Codes.............................................................................................................................8-14
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Solving Problems........................................................................................................................8-15
Problems with NEC Express Server.......................................................................................8-15
Problems with Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions ...............................................................8-19
Problems with Windows Server 2003 R2...............................................................................8-20
Problems with Windows Server 2003 ....................................................................................8-21
Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ............................................................................8-23
Problems with Express Setup.................................................................................................8-24
Problems with Disk Array Configuration...............................................................................8-26
Problems with Master Control Menu .....................................................................................8-26
Collecting Event Log .............................................................................................................8-27
Collect Configuration Information.........................................................................................8-27
Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information ......................................................................8-27
Memory Dump.......................................................................................................................8-28
Saving the Dump File.............................................................................................................8-29
Off-line Maintenance Utility ......................................................................................................8-30
Starting the Off-line Maintenance Utility...............................................................................8-30
Features of Off-line Maintenance Utility ...............................................................................8-31
Resetting the Server....................................................................................................................8-32
Forced Shutdown........................................................................................................................8-33
Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server ................................................................................ 9-1
Safety Notes..................................................................................................................................9-2
Static Precautions .........................................................................................................................9-3
Confirmation after Installation/Removal......................................................................................9-4
Preparing for Installation and Removal........................................................................................9-5
Device Installation or Removal Procedure ...................................................................................9-6
Side Cover................................................................................................................................9-6
CPU Duct Cover ......................................................................................................................9-8
3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive.......................................................................................................9-10
Power Supply Unit .................................................................................................................9-17
Cooling Fan Unit....................................................................................................................9-20
Hot-swap Fan .........................................................................................................................9-24
HDD Cage..............................................................................................................................9-26
5.25-inch Device ....................................................................................................................9-31
PCI Board...............................................................................................................................9-36
Disk Array Controller Board ..................................................................................................9-41
Processor (CPU).....................................................................................................................9-44
DIMM ....................................................................................................................................9-53
Using the Memory RAS Features ..........................................................................................9-57
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Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams....................................................................... 10-1
Interface Cables ..........................................................................................................................10-2
Standard Configuration ..........................................................................................................10-2
Installing Additional HDD Cage ............................................................................................10-3
Installing Internal SCSI File Device ......................................................................................10-4
Installing Internal DVD-RAM Drive .....................................................................................10-5
Connecting with External SCSI Device .................................................................................10-6
Connecting with Additional Disk Unit / Sample Connection in Maximum Configuration....10-7
Power Cable................................................................................................................................10-8
Standard Configuration ..........................................................................................................10-8
Installing HDD Cage..............................................................................................................10-9
Appendix A Specifications............................................................................................A-1
Appendix B Other Precautions..................................................................................... B-1
Transfer Rate of the On-board LAN Controller ...................................................................... B-1
Server Management Software ................................................................................................. B-1
Floppy Disk............................................................................................................................. B-1
DVD/CD-ROM....................................................................................................................... B-4
Tape Media.............................................................................................................................. B-4
Keyboard................................................................................................................................. B-5
Mouse...................................................................................................................................... B-6
Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address.........................................................................C-1
Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions........................................D-1
Before Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions.................................................................D-1
Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER......................................................D-1
Installing Service Pack ............................................................................................................D-2
Updating System .....................................................................................................................D-2
Re-installing to the Hard Disk Drive which has been Upgraded to Dynamic Disk.................D-2
Manual Installation when N8103-80F/81F Keeps Connection ...............................................D-2
Mounting MO Device .............................................................................................................D-2
About Removable Media ........................................................................................................D-2
Creating Partition Size ............................................................................................................D-3
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions.............................................................................D-4
Creating "Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER".. D-4
Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Clean Installation ...........................................................D-6
Reinstallation to Multiple Logical Drives ...............................................................................D-9
Updating the System .............................................................................................................D-11
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Driver Installation and Advanced Settings ................................................................................D-12
PROSet..................................................................................................................................D-12
Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB)........................................D-13
Network Driver .....................................................................................................................D-14
Re-install the Network Driver ............................................................................................... D-15
Re-install the Optional Network Board Driver......................................................................D-16
Installation of the Optional Network Board Driver...............................................................D-17
Graphics Accelerator Driver.................................................................................................. D-18
Optional Network Board Driver............................................................................................ D-20
Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75)......................................................................D-21
Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-95/N8190-126)...................................................D-21
Installing Disk Array Controller Driver (N8103-80F/81F) ...................................................D-21
Setting for Collecting Memory Dump (Debug Information).....................................................D-22
Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003 .............................................................. E-1
Before Installing Windows Server 2003 ...................................................................................... E-1
Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER...................................................... E-1
Installing Service Pack ............................................................................................................ E-2
Updating System ..................................................................................................................... E-2
Re-installing to the Hard Disk Drive which has been Upgraded to Dynamic Disk................. E-2
Manual Installation when N8103-80F/81F Keeps Connection ............................................... E-2
Mounting MO Device .............................................................................................................E-2
About Removable Media ........................................................................................................ E-2
Application of Service Pack.................................................................................................... E-2
Creating Partition Size ............................................................................................................ E-3
Installing Windows Server 2003..................................................................................................E-4
Creating "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" ..................... E-4
Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation ................................................................................ E-6
Reinstallation to Multiple Logical Drives ............................................................................... E-9
Updating the System .............................................................................................................E-11
Driver Installation and Advanced Settings ................................................................................ E-12
PROSet.................................................................................................................................. E-12
Network Driver ..................................................................................................................... E-13
Re-install the Network Driver ............................................................................................... E-14
Graphics Accelerator Driver.................................................................................................. E-15
Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/95/N8190-126).............................................. E-17
Installing Disk Array Controller Driver (N8103-80F/81F) ................................................... E-17
Notes of N8103-75................................................................................................................ E-18
About Windows Activation ................................................................................................... E-19
Available Switch Options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini file........................................ E-21
Setting for Collecting Memory Dump (Debug Information)..................................................... E-22
Appendix F Product Configuration Record Table ...................................................... F-1
Hardware................................................................................................................................. F-1
Software .................................................................................................................................. F-3
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Chapter 1
Notes on Using Your Server
This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of your server.
1-2 Notes on Using Your Server
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WARNING LABELS
The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your server to
inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the server. (Do not take off any
label or soil it.)
If you find any label unattached, almost peeled off, or soiled, making the warning illegible, contact
your sales agent.
ttached to
the internal
component.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-3
SAFETY NOTES
This section provides notes on using your server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper
and safe use of the server. For symbols, see "SAFETY INDICATIONS" provided earlier.
General
WARNING
Do not use the server for services where critical high availability may directly
affect human lives.
Your 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 use the server if any smoke, odor, or noise is present.
If smoke, odor, or noise is present, immediately turn off the power and
disconnect the power plug from the outlet, then contact your sales agent. 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 or
openings in the DVD-ROM drive. Doing so may cause an electric shock.
CAUTION
Keep water or foreign matter away from the server.
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 sales agent.
1-4 Notes on Using Your Server
Power Supply and Power Cord Use
Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand.
Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet. Failure to follow
this warning may cause an electric shock.
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.
Do not install the server where you need an extension cord. Use of a cord that
does not meet the power specifications of your server may heat up the cord and
cause a fire.
Do not connect the power cord to an outlet that has an illegal number of
connections.
The electric current exceeding the rated flow overheats the outlet, which may
cause a fire.
WARNING
CAUTION
Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it goes.
Heat generation resulting from a halfway inserted power plug (imperfect contact)
may cause a fire. Heat will also be generated if condensation is formed on dusty
blades of the halfway inserted plug, increasing the possibility of fire.
Use the authorized power cord only.
Use only the power cord that comes with your server. Use of an unauthorized
power cord may cause a fire when the electric current exceeds the rated flow.
Also, observe the following to prevent an electric shock or fire caused by a
damaged cord.
■ Do not stretch the cord harness.
■ Do not pinch the power cord.
■ Do not bend the power cord.
■ Keep chemicals away from the
power cord.
■ Do not twist the power cord.
■ Do not place any object on the
power cord.
■ Do not bundle power cords.
■ Do not alter, modify, or repair the
power cord.
■ Do not secure the power cord with
staples or equivalents.
■ Do not use any damaged power
cord. (Replace a damaged power
cord with a new one of the same
specifications. Ask your sales agent
for replacement.)
Do not use the attached power cord for any other devices or usage.
The power cord that comes with your server is designed aiming to connect with
this server and to use with the server, and its safety has been tested. Do not use
the attached power cord for any other purpose. Doing so may cause a fire or an
electric shock.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-5
Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection
CAUTION
Never attempt to lift the server only by yourself.
Your server weighs max. 35 kg (depending on its hardware configuration).
Carrying the server only by yourself may strain your back. Hold the server firmly
by its bottom with at least three or more people. Do not hold the front door to lift
the server. The front door may be disengaged from the server, causing personal
injury.
Do not install the server in any place other than specified.
Do not install the server in the following places or any place other than specified
in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause a fire.
■ a dusty place
■ a humid place such as near a boiler
■ a place exposed to direct sunlight
■ an unstable place
Do not connect any interface cable with the power cord of the server plugged to
a power source.
Make sure to power off the server and unplug the power cord from a power
outlet before installing/removing any optional internal device or
connecting/disconnecting any interface cable to/from the server. If the server is
off-powered but its power cord is plugged to a power source, touching an
internal device, cable, or connector may cause an electric shock or a fire
resulted from a short circuit.
Do not use any unauthorized interface cable.
Use only interface cables provided by NEC and locate a proper device and
connector before connecting a cable. Using an authorized cable or connecting a
cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.
Also, observe the following notes on using and connecting an interface cable.
■ Do not use any damaged cable connector.
■ Do not step on the cable.
■ Do not place any object on the cable.
■ Do not use the server with loose cable connections.
1-6 Notes on Using Your Server
Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices
WARNING
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 manual. 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.
Your server contains the lithium battery. Do not remove the battery. Placing the
lithium close to a fire or in the water may cause an explosion.
When the server does not operate appropriately due to the dead lithium battery,
contact your sales agent. Do not disassemble the server to replace or recharge
the battery by yourself.
Disconnect the power plug before accessing inside the server, or connecting
the peripherals.
Make sure to power off the server and disconnect the power plug from a power
outlet before cleaning or installing/removing internal optional devices. Touching
any internal device of the server with its power cord connected to a power
source may cause an electric shock even of the server is off-powered.
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet occasionally and clean the plug with
a dry cloth. Heat will be generated if condensation is formed on a dusty plug,
which may cause a fire.
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.
Make sure to complete board installation.
Always install a board firmly. An incompletely installed board may cause a
contact failure, resulting in smoking or fire.
Protect the unused connectors with the protective cap.
The unused power supply cable connectors are covered with the protective cap
to prevent short circuits and electrical hazards. When removing the power
supply cable connector from the internal devices, attach the protective cap to the
connector. Failure to follow this warning may cause a fire or an electric shock.
During Operation
Stay away from the fan.
Keep your hand or hair away from the cooling fan on the rear of the server.
Failure to follow this warning may get your hand or hair caught in the fan,
resulting in injury.
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.
Failure to follow this warning may cause a fire or an electric shock.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-7
CAUTION
Do not place any object on top of the server.
The server may fall and cause property damage to the surroundings.
Do not use a cellular phone or pager around the server.
Turn off the cellular phone or pager. Radio interference may cause malfunctions
of the server.
1-8 Notes on Using Your Server
FOR PROPER OPERATION
Observe the following notes for successful operation of the server. Use of the server ignoring the
notes will cause malfunctions or failures of the server.
Install the server in a place that meets requirements for successful operation. For details,
see Chapter 3, "Setting Up Your Server."
Do not delete the hard disk partition exclusively provided for maintenance of the server
although it may appear on the OS.
Make sure to power off the server before connecting or disconnecting cables between the
server and peripheral devices.
Verify that the access lamp on the server is unlit before turning off the server or ejecting
the media.
The server management logic on your system board monitors and logs system voltage
changes. When plugging the power cord to the system, you may experience 10 seconds
delay from the time you press the POWER switch on the front panel. This is normal
system operation and is required by the server management logic.
When you have just turned off the server, wait at least 30 seconds before turning it back
on.
Do not turn off the server until characters appear on the screen.
For the disk which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of such a disk with
the CD drive is not guaranteed.
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet before relocating the server.
Clean the server on a regular basis. (See Chapter 7 for cleaning.) Regular cleaning
proactively prevents various failures of the server.
Lightning may cause a momentary voltage drop. To prevent this problem, it is
recommended to use of an uninterruptible power supply unit.
Check and adjust the system clock before the operation if any of the following conditions
is applicable.
– After carriage of device
– After storage of device
– After the device is entered into the pause state under the environmental condition
enduring device operation (temperature: 10°C - 35°C, humidity: 20% - 80%)
Check the system clock at the rough rate of once per month. When the system clock is
installed in a system requiring high time precision, it is recommended to use a time server
(NTP server).
If the system clock is remarkably delayed or advanced as the passage of time in spite of
adjustment, contact your sales agent to ask maintenance.
Store the unit under the storage condition (temperature: –10°C - 55°C, humidity: 20% -
80%, without condensation) to allow built-in devices and the unit to operate correctly in
the next operation.
Make sure to use optional devices supported by the server. Some non-supported devices
may be physically installed/connected but cause failures of the server as well as
malfunctions of the server.
NEC recommends you use NEC's genuine products. Some third-party products claim that
they support the server. However, repair of the server due to a failure or damage resulted
from use of such third-party products will be charged.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-9
TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY
The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided with the
server to a third party:
Server hardware
Make sure to provide this manual along with the server to a third party.
IMPORTANT: It is the user's responsibility to completely erase or
modify all the data stored in storage device such as hard disk drive so
that the data cannot be restored.
Provided software
To transfer or sell any software application that comes with the server to a third party, the following
requirements must be satisfied:
All provided software applications must be transferred and no backup copies must be
retained.
Transfer requirements listed in "Software License Agreement" that comes with each
software application must be satisfied.
Software applications that are not approved for transfer must be uninstalled before
transferring the server.
1-10 Notes on Using Your Server
DISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES
Dispose of the server, all the internal devices, floppy disks, and CD/DVD-ROMs
according to all national laws and local ordinance.
IMPORTANT:
For disposal (or replacement) of the battery on the mother board of
the server, consult with your sales agent.
It is the user's responsibility to completely erase or modify all the
data stored in storage device such as hard disk drive so that the data
cannot be restored.
Your server contains some components that are only good for a limited period of time and
require replacement, such as fans, internal batteries, the internal DVD-ROM drive, and the
mouse. For stable operation of the server, NEC recommends you replace these
components on a regular basis. Consult with your sales agent for replacement or the
product lives.
WARNING
Do not remove the lithium battery.
Your contains the lithium battery. Do not remove the battery. Placing the lithium
or nickel cadmium battery close to a fire or in the water may cause an explosion.
When the server does not operate appropriately due to the dead lithium battery,
contact your sales agent. Do not disassemble the server to replace or recharge
the battery by yourself.
Refer to the manual that comes with the option board for the batteries on option
board.
Mother board
Notes on Using Your Server 1-11
USER SUPPORT
Before Asking for Repair, do the following when the server appears to fail:
1. Check if the power cord and the cables to other devices are properly connected.
2. See Chapter 8 to find if your problem fits the description. If it does, take the
recommended measure for it.
3. Check if the software required for operation of the server is properly installed.
If the server still appears to fail after you have taken the above actions, consult with your sales agent
immediately. Take notes on lamp indications of the server and alarm indications on the display unit
before consultation, which may provide a significant help to your sale agent.
1-12 Notes on Using Your Server
Advice for Health
The longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you become
tired, which may cause disorders of your body. When you use a computer,
observe the following to keep yourself from getting tired:
Good Working Posture
You have good posture if the following are satisfied when you use a
computer:
• You sit on a chair with your back straight.
• Your hands are parallel with the floor when you put them on the
keyboard.
• You look at the screen slightly lower than your eye height.
You have "good working posture" as described in the above when no part
of your body is under excess strain, in other words when your muscles are
most relaxed.
You have "bad posture" when you sit with your back hunched up or you
operate a display unit with your face close to the screen. Bad working
posture may cause eye strain or poor eyesight.
Adjustment of Display Unit Angles
Most display units are designed for adjustment of the horizontal and
vertical angles. This adjustment is important to prevent the screen from
reflecting bright lights and to make the display contents easy to see. You
will not be able to keep "good working posture" and you will feel more tired
than you should if you operate a display unit without adjusting horizontal
and vertical angles.
Adjustment of Screen Brightness and Contrast
The display unit has brightness and contrast adjustment functions. The
most suitable brightness and contrast depend on the individual and the
working environment (well-lighted room or insufficient light). Adjust
brightness and contrast so that the screen will be easy to see. An
extremely bright or dark screen will give a bad effect to your eyes.
Adjustment of Keyboard Angle
The keyboard provided with the server is designed for adjustment of an
angle. Adjust the keyboard angle at which the keyboard is easy to operate.
The adjustment assists in reducing strain on your shoulders, arms, and
fingers.
Cleaning of Equipment
Clean equipment regularly. It is difficult to see the display contents on a
dusty screen. Keeping equipment clean is also important for your sight.
Fatigue and Rest
If you feel tired, you should stop working and do light exercises.
Chapter 2
General Description
This chapter provides information that you should be familiar with before using the server. It
includes names and functions of the components and features of the server.
2-2 General Description
OVERVIEW
Your server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel® Xeon microprocessor family.
It is a solid performer and offers the latest technology. The combination of compute performance,
memory capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many server
market applications. These range from large corporations supporting remote offices to small
companies looking to obtain basic connectivity capability such a file and print services, e-mail, web
access, web site server, etc.
This server is conveniently housed and available as a tower-based system or as a rack-mount system
(fits into a standard EIA 19-inch rack assembly).
Tower-based System Front View
Your server may include hot-swap SAS hard disk drive bays. The hot-swap SAS hard disk drive
bays hold up to six 1.0-inch SAS hard disk drives that can be swapped in or out of the system
without powering it down, if RAID is configured in the system.
As application requirements increase, you can expand your server with an additional processor,
additional memory, add-in boards and peripheral devices; tape devices, and hard disk drives.
SYSTEM CHASSIS
Names and functions of the components are shown below.
Front View
General Description 2-3
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1 Front door
Open this door to access the POWER switch, 5.25-inch devices, or the DVD-ROM drive, to
install/remove hard disk drives to 3.5-inch device bays, or connect the USB device. You can
lock the front door using the provided security key.
2 Key lock
When locked, secures the front door not allowing access to the front system controls.
3 Stabilizers (4)
Use the stabilizers to prevent the server from falling down.
4 LAN ACCESS lamp (green)
Lights in green while the server is connected to the network. Blinking in green indicates the
network activity. Numbers printed near the lamps indicate the LAN port number.
5 DISK ACCESS lamp (green/amber)
Lights in green while the internal hard disk drive is in access. When any one of the internal
hard disk drives fails, this lamp lights in amber.
6 POWER/SLEEP lamp (green)
Lights in green when the server is powered on. Goes off when the server is powered off.
Blinks when the system is placed in the sleep mode.
7 STATUS lamp (green/amber)
Lights in green while the server is in successful operation. When any error is detected, this
lamp lights or blinks in amber.
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2-4 General Description
Front View (Door Opened)
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DVD-ROM Drive
General Description 2-5
1 5.25-inch device bay
Backup tape drives may be installed in the 5.25-inch device bay.
2 DVD-ROM drive
The DVD-ROM drive reads data from the inserted CD/DVD-ROM.
2-1 Access lamp
2-2 Tray
2-3 Emergency hole
2-4 Open/Close button
3 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay
The 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay contains slots for adding hard disk drives having thickness of
about 1 inch.
SCSI IDs are fixed to ID0 - ID3 from bottom to top. Hard disk drives are sold separately.
Dummy trays are inserted into the empty slots (excluding the slot of ID0).
4 Cover open sensor
The cover open sensor detects the open of the front door.
5 Power switch
The power switch is used to turn on/off the power. If you press the switch once, then the
POWER/SLEEP lamp goes on and the power is turned on. If you press the switch again, the
power is turned off. The system is forcibly shut down when the power switch is pressed
continuously for four seconds or longer.
6Lamps (see the figure on the previous page)
7 Reset switch
The reset switch is used to reset the server.
8 Dump switch (NMI switch)
The dump switch is used to collect the event logs having occurred in the server.
9 USB connectors
The USB connectors allow the server to connect with devices meeting the USB interface.
10 Additional HDD cage bay
Installing an optional HDD cage allows the server to be equipped with up to eight hard disk
drives.
2-6 General Description
Rear View
The following figure shows the redundant hot-plug power supply model. For the non-redundant
power supply model (fixed power supply is installed), you cannot find the items 2, 4, 5, and 6.
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General Description 2-7
1 Power supply
The power unit supplies DC powers to the server.
2 Handle
Grasp this handle install or remove the power supply.
3 AC inlet
The AC inlet is connected with the power cord. An additional power unit also has an AC inlet.
4 POWER lamp
The Power lamp blinks green if the power supply receives the AC power through the power
cord. The lamp goes on green when the power of the server is turned on.
5 POWER FAIL lamp
The amber lamp goes on if the power unit is defected.
6 Additional power supply slot
An optional power supply may be installed on the slot.
7 Serial port B connector
The serial port B connector is used to connect the server to a device with the serial interface.
The server cannot be directly connected to a leased line through the connector.
8 Additional PCI board slots
Optional PCI boards may be inserted into the slots.
9 Mouse connector
The mouse connector is connected with the mouse coming with the server.
10 Keyboard connector
The keyboard connector is connected with keyboard coming with the server.
11 Serial port A connector
The serial port A connector is connected with a device having the serial interface.
The server cannot be directly connected to a leased line through the connector.
12 Monitor connector
The monitor connector is connected with the display unit.
13 LINK/ACT lamp
The LINK/ACT lamp shows the LAN access status.
14 LAN connector(s)
The LAN connectors are connected with a network system on LAN. Your server supports
1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T network subsystem.
14-1 LAN port 1 (onboard LAN)
14-2 LAN port 2 (onboard LAN)
14-3 Management LAN port (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T)
15 Speed lamp
Indicates the transfer rate of onboard LAN ports 1 and 2 and that of management LAN port.
16 USB-1 and USB-2 connectors
The USB-1 and USB-2 connectors are connected with devices accepting the USB interface.
Connector 1 to connector 2 are assigned from left to right.
2-8 General Description
Internal View
The following figure shows an internal view of your system.
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1 Power supply unit
2Duct cover
3 Front cooling fan (factory-installed)
4 5.25-inch device bays (3 slots)
Up to two devices can be installed additionally.
5 HDD cage slot
Optional HDD cage can be installed.
6 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay
Up to four hard disk drives can be installed.
7 Cooling fan (option)
8 Mother board
9 Rear cooling fan unit (factory-installed)
MOTHER BOARD
General Description 2-9
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2-10 General Description
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Front cooling fan connector
2
DIMM sockets
(slot numbers 33, 32, 31, 23, 22, 21, 13, 12, 11, 41, 42 and 43 from top to bottom)
A couple of DIMMs should be added at a time (the DIMM installation unit is called group).
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Processor 1 socket
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Processor 2 socket
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Power connector
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Power connector
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Power signal connector
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Power connector
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Cooling fan signal connector (when optional redundant fan is used)
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Front USB connector
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Front panel interface connector
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SAS2 connector
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SAS1 connector
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Jumper switch for clearing CMOS
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Jumper switch for clearing BIOS password
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IDE connector (for DVD-ROM drive)
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Lithium battery
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PCI board slots
(slots PCI #1, PCI #2, PCI #3, PCI #4, and PCI #5 arranged from bottom to top)
PCI #1: 64-bit, 100MHz
PCI #2: 32-bit, 33MHz
PCI #3 to #5: PCI EXPRESS (8-bus)
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Rear cooling fan connector
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Serial port B connector
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Connectors for external devices
22
Cooling fan connector (when optional redundant fan is used) / water-cooling pump connector
(see Chapter 9)
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Side cover open sensor connector
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Water cooling unit connector (See Chapter 9.)
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Water cooling unit connector (See Chapter 9.)
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Water cooling unit connector (See Chapter 9.)
STANDARD FEATURES
General Description 2-11
High performance Expandability
Dual-core 64-bit Intel
N8100-1239F: 1.6GHz/4MB Cache
N8100-1240F: 3GHz/4MB Cache
N8100-1325F: 2GHz/4MB Cache
N8100-1326F: 2.33GHz/4MB Cache
N8100-1298F: 2.33GHz/8MB Cache
High-speed 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/
10BASE-T interface
(1000Mbps/100Mbps/10Mbps supported)
High-speed disk access (SAS)
High-reliability Many Available Features
Memory monitoring feature (single-bit
error correction/double-bit error detection)
Memory redundant feature (mirroring,
sparing)
CPU/memory degradation feature (logical
isolation of a failed device)
Bus parity error detection
Temperature detection
Error notification
Internal CPU fan monitoring feature
Internal voltage monitoring feature
Redundant power supplies (hot-swap)
Disk array (option)
Auto-rebuild feature (hot-swap)
BIOS password feature
Security feature (security lock)
Management Utilities Maintenance Features
NEC ESMPRO
NEC DianaScope
Disk array utilities
Remote monitoring by EXPRESSSCOPE
Xeon Processor
Wide variety of optional I/O slots
Three PCI EXPRESS (8-bus) slots
One 64-bit, 100 MHz PCI-X slot
One 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI slot
Large memory of up to 48GB
Two network ports and one
management LAN port
Remote power-on feature
Up to two Intel Xeon processors
Two hot-plug power supplies
(Redundancy)
USB 2.0 supported
Convert to rack-mount type (N8143-
61F Rack Conversion Kit is required.)
Graphic accelerator "Pilot GA" support
El Torito Bootable CD-ROM (no emulation
mode) format support
POWER switch mask
Software power-off
Remote power-on feature
AC-LINK feature
Remote console feature
Self-diagnosis
Power On Self-Test (POST)
Test and Diagnosis
Off-line Maintenance Utility
Memory dump feature using the DUMP
(NMI) switch
Power Saving Feature Easy and Fine Setup
Sleep feature
(available for Windows 2003)
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (system setup
utility)
SETUP (BIOS SETUP utility)
2-12 General Description
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
The following subsections describe system functions.
Degradation Feature
The degradation feature automatically isolates a failed DIMM or processor to assure continuous
operation of the server when the POST (Power On Self-Test, self-diagnosis program after power on)
detects such a DIMM or processor.
Failed DIMMs and processors may be identified on the screen that the POST displays, or with the
BIOS setup utility, "SETUP." They may also be identified on the system that has the NEC
ESMPRO installed.
Remote Power-On Feature (Wake On LAN)
The remote power-on function turns on the server through a network. It sends a special packet from
the management computer to a remote server to turn it on if the server is off-powered.
To enable this feature, use the BIOS setup utility, "SETUP." (See Chapter 4.)
The remote power-on feature is not available in the following cases. Press the POWER switch once
to start the OS, and turn off the server in an appropriate procedure.
Abnormal previous system shut-down
No power supply to the server (due to turned-off breaker, disconnected power cord, power
blackout, etc.)
AC-LINK Feature
When the power cord of the server is connected to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit, the
server supports the power linkage feature that enables control over the power supply from the UPS
to the server. The AC-LINK feature can be enabled or disabled with the Server menu of the BIOS
setup utility, "SETUP." (See Chapter 4.)
General Description 2-13
SECURITY
To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full lockable front
panel and Server Management software that monitors the system intrusion switches.
Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring
The front door of the server contains a mechanical lock to prevent access to the front of the
computer chassis.
The computer chassis includes an intrusion switch for the front cover and intrusion/interlock
switches for the left side cover (as viewed from the front). When any these covers are opened, the
switch transmits an alarm signal to the system board, where server management software processes
the signal. The side cover switch also operates as interlock switch.
Software Locks via the System Setup Utility
The BIOS SETUP Utility provides a number of security features to prevent unauthorized or
accidental access to the system. Once the security measures are enabled, access to the system is
allowed only after the user enters the correct password(s). For example:
Enable the keyboard lockout timer so that the server requires a password to reactivate the
keyboard and mouse after a specified time-out period – 2 to 120 minutes.
Set and enable an administrative password.
Set and enable a user password
Set secure mode to prevent keyboard or mouse input and to prevent use of the front panel
reset and power switches.
Activate a hot-key combination to enter secure mode quickly.
2-14 General Description
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER
The CD-ROM that comes with the server contains a setup utility called "NEC
EXPRESSBUILDER."
The major functions of the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER are:
To install the Operating System.
"Express Setup" helps you to install the Windows Operating System. (See Chapter 5.)
To diagnose the system.
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER includes the System Diagnostics to check your server. (See
Chapter 6.)
To create support disks.
Use this function to create the support disks used to boot the utilities from the floppy disk,
or the OEM floppy disk used for a manual installation of Windows. (See Chapter 6.)
To update the BIOS.
Use this function to update the system BIOS or firmware of the server. (See Chapter 6.)
To update the Windows System*
"Update Express5800 system" in Master Control Menu (Windows-based NEC
EXPRESSBUILDER feature) updates the several drivers of Microsoft Windows. (See
Chapter 6.)
To install the utilities.
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER includes some management software for Windows (NEC
ESMPRO, NEC DianaScope and so on) and maintenance utilities for DOS (System
diagnostics, Off-line Maintenance Utility and so on).
You can install the applications for Windows from Master Control Menu and install the
utilities for DOS from Tools menu. (See Chapter 6.)
To read the online documents*
You can refer to the online documents from Master Control Menu. (See Chapter 6.)
* These functions are available under the Windows system.
NOTE: Some features among those listed above can be used from the
remote computer via cross cable, modem, or LAN (remote console).
See Chapter 6 for details.
General Description 2-15
NEC ESMPRO
The NEC ESMPRO is server management software that runs on the OS. The NEC ESMPRO
includes the NEC ESMPRO Manager for the server monitoring terminal and the NEC ESMPRO
Agent for the NEC Express server.
NOTE: For details of major functions of the NEC ESMPRO, system
configuration and setups with the NEC ESMPRO, see Chapter 6.
Available functions of the NEC ESMPRO depend on the OS you install.
Ask your sales agent for details.
Off-line Maintenance Utility
The Off-line Maintenance Utility is used for maintenance and fault analysis of the server. This
utility is usually used by the service representative.
See Chapter 8 for details.
System Diagnostic Utility
The system diagnostic utility contained in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is useful to detect
hardware failures. See Chapter 7 for details.
NEC DianaScope
The NEC DianaScope is a software for the remote management of the server. The NEC DianaScope
can control the managed server even if OS is not running on the managed server.
See Chapter 6 and online document in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
2-16 General Description
USING NEC EXPRESS SERVER
This section describes basic operations of your server including how to use devices such as the
DVD-ROM drive. See Appendix B for notes on using the CD/DVD-ROM, and accessories
including the keyboard and the mouse.
Front Door
Open the front door to power on/off the server, to access the DVD-ROM drive and 5.25-inch
devices, and to install/remove hard disk drives to the 3.5-inch device bays.
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Lock Unlock
IMPORTANT:
To open the front door, you must unlock the door with the provided
security key.
Some software provides a command to eject the DVD-ROM drive
tray or a media in the drive. Before executing such a command,
make sure that the front door is open. Otherwise, the drive tray or a
media will hit the front door. It may cause a device failure to occur.
Insert the provided security key into the key hole and turn the key to unlock the front door. Then,
hold the front door edges and gently pull the door away from the computer chassis. When you close
the front door, lock the door with the key for security.
IMPORTANT: Do not open the front door by hanging the handle at
the upper left corner with your claws. If the front door cannot be
opened easily, hold the upper left and lower left corners of the front
door with your hands and then pull it out toward you.
POWER Switch
Use the POWER switch to turn on/off the server.
Power On
Press the POWER switch on the front of the computer chassis.
The POWER/SLEEP lamp lights in green.
General Description 2-17
POWER/SLEEP lamp
IMPORTANT:
If the power cord is connected to a power control device such as a
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), make sure that the power
control device is powered.
If the power cord is connected to the server, an initial diagnosis of
the hardware starts. The POWER switch does not work while in
diagnosis. Wait for about 10 seconds, then press the POWER
switch.
Always allow POST to complete before powering down your
system (see the next subsection for POST).
2-18 General Description
POST
POST (Power On Self-Test) is the self-diagnostic program stored in the system memory.
When you power on the server, the system automatically runs POST to check the mother board,
ECC memory module, CPU module, keyboard, and mouse. POST also displays messages of the
BIOS setup utility, such as the start-up message, while in progress.
With the factory setup of the server, the NEC logo appears on the display unit while POST is in
progress. (To display the POST check results, press Esc.)
NOTE: You can set the POST check results to appear on the display
unit without pressing Esc. To do so, select "Enabled" for "Boot-time
Diag Screen" under the Advanced menu of the BIOS setup utility.
The POST check results should be checked in the following cases.
When the server is used for the first time.
When the server appears to fail.
When the server beeps for many times between power-on and OS start-up.
When an error message appears on the display unit.
General Description 2-19
POST Execution Flow
The following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order.
IMPORTANT:
Do not make key entries or perform mouse operations while POST
is in progress.
Some system configurations may display the message "Press Any
Key" to prompt a key entry. This message is driven by BIOS of an
installed optional board. Make sure to read the manual that comes
with the optional board before any key entry.
Powering on the server, after you installed or removed an optional
PCI board or moved it to another slot, may display the message that
indicates incorrect board configuration and suspend POST.
In such a case, press F1 to continue POST. Board configuration can
be made using the utility described later.
1. After a few seconds from power-on, POST starts checking the memory. The count
message of the basic and expansion memory appears at top left on the display unit screen.
The memory check may takes a few minutes to complete depending on the memory size
of the server. Also, it may take approximately one minute for the screen display to appear
after rebooting the server.
2. Some messages appear upon completion of the memory check. These messages appear to
indicate that the system has detected the CPU, keyboard, and mouse.
3. After a few while, POST displays the message prompting you to launch the utility for
onboard network controller. The message will appear twice (for the number of LAN
controllers). You may ignore these messages.
4. POST then detects the internal SAS controller and display the message prompting you to
launch the SAS BIOS setup utility. (Ignore the message. POST will automatically proceed
a few seconds later.)
Press Ctrl-C to start LSILogic Configuration Utility....
To launch the SAS BIOS setup utility, press Ctrl and C. See Chapter 4 for setup and
parameters.
The server automatically restarts POST all over again when you exit the SAS BIOS utility.
5. POST displays SAS ID numbers used by the connected SAS devices on the screen.
2-20 General Description
6. After a few seconds, POST displays the following message prompting you to launch the
BIOS setup utility, SETUP, stored in the system memory of the server. This message
appears at bottom left on the screen.
Press <F2> to enter SETUP
Launch the BIOS setup utility when you need to change the settings to meet the
requirements for the server. As long as the above message is not displayed with an error
message, you don't have to launch the utility. (Ignore the message. POST will
automatically proceed.)
To launch the SETUP utility, press F2 while the above message is displayed. See Chapter
4 for setup and parameters.
The server automatically restarts POST all over again when you exit the SETUP utility.
7. If the server has an optional disk array controller installed, POST displays the message
prompting you to launch the RAID configuration utility and the disk array BIOS setup
utility.
Refer to the manual provided with the disk array controller for detail instructions.
POST will automatically proceed a few seconds later.
8. If you set a password using the BIOS setup utility, SETUP, the password entry screen
appears upon successful completion of POST.
Up to three password entries will be accepted. Three incorrect password entries disable
the server to boot. In such a case, turn off the power and wait about ten seconds before
turning on to boot the server.
IMPORTANT: Do not set a password before installing an OS.
9. The OS starts when POST completes.
General Description 2-21
POST Error Messages
When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. See Chapter 8
for POST error codes.
IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before
consulting with your service representative. Alarm messages are useful
information for maintenance.
Power Off
Follow the procedure below to power off the server. If the power cord of the server is connected to a
UPS, refer to the manual that comes with the UPS or the manual for the application that controls the
UPS.
IMPORTANT: Always allow POST to complete before turning off the
server.
1. Shut down the OS.
2. Press the POWER switch on the front of the server.
The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off.
3. Power off peripheral devices.
2-22 General Description
Power-Saving Mode
You can use the POWER switch as the SLEEP switch if the ACPI compliant operating system is
installed in your system.
The SLEEP switch allows you to save almost all power of the server (power-saving mode or sleep
mode).
NOTE: Some PCI boards do not support this feature.
POWER/SLEEP lamp
Press the SLEEP switch on the front of the server to place the server in the power-saving mode.
(The POWER/SLEEP lamp blinks.) In the power-saving mode, the server retains the memory data
and the status of the previous operations.
To resume the original state, press the POWER switch. (It may take a little time to resume the
original state.)
NOTE: The operational level in the power-saving mode depends on
the OS in use. (Available for Windows Server 2003.)
IMPORTANT: Do not change system configuration while turning into
the power-saving mode or in the power-saving mode. Otherwise, you
may fail to resume the original state.
General Description 2-23
DVD-ROM Drive
Your server is provided with the DVD-ROM drive on its front to read data from a DVD-ROM
(read-only disk) or a CD-ROM (read-only compact disk). The DVD/CD-ROM provides larger and
faster data read than the floppy disk.
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 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
■ Do not leave the tray ejected from the DVD-ROM drive.
Setting and Removing the Disc
Make sure that the server is powered (the POWER/SLEEP lamp is lit) before inserting a
1.
disc into the DVD-ROM drive.
2. Press the Open/Close button on the front of the DVD-ROM drive to eject the tray.
The tray comes out.
3. Put the disc on the tray carefully and securely with the character printed surface facing
upward.
Open/Close button
4. Press the Open/Close button or gently push on the tray front. The tray is automatically
retracted into the DVD-ROM drive.
2-24 General Description
IMPORTANT: If the DVD-ROM drive produces large noise after the
setting of a disc, set the disc again.
To remove a disc, press the Open/Close button to eject the tray, as described for inserting it, and
then take the disc out of the tray. (The orange-lit access lamp indicates ongoing disk access. The
Open/Close button does not work while the lamp is lit.)
Your OS may have a command to eject the tray.
When you have taken out the disc, retract the tray back in place.
When you fail to eject:
When you fail to eject the DVD-ROM tray with the Open/Close button and take out the disc from
the server, follow the procedure below.
1. Press the POWER switch to power off the server. (The POWER/SLEEP lamp goes off.)
2. Insert a metal pin of approximately 1.2 mm in diameter and 100 mm in length (a
straightened large paper clip will make a substitute) into the emergency hole on the right
front of the DVD-ROM drive and gently push it in until the tray is ejected.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use a toothpick or plastic stick that is easy to break.
If the above procedure does not let you take out the disc, contact
your sales agent.
3. Hold the tray and pull it out.
4. Take out the disc.
5. Push the tray back into position.
General Description 2-25
Use of the Disc
Keep the following notes in mind to use the DVD/CD-ROM for the server:
For the disk which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of such a disk with
the DVD drive is not guaranteed.
Do not drop the disc.
Do not place anything on the disc or bend the disc.
Do not attach any label onto the disc.
Do not touch the signal side (nothing is printed on this side) with your hand.
Place the disc with its printed side upward and gently put it on the tray.
Do not scratch the disc or write anything directly on it with a pencil or ball-point pen.
Keep the disc away from cigarette smoke.
Do not leave the disc in a high-temperature place (e.g., place exposed to direct sunlight or
close to a heater).
When dust or fingerprints are attached on the disc, wipe the disc from its center to edge
with a dry soft cloth slowly and gently.
Use the dedicated cleaner to clean the disc. Do not use record spray/cleaner, benzene, or
thinner.
Keep the disc in the dedicated case when not in use.
2-26 General Description
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Chapter 3
Setting Up Your Server
This chapter describes how to set up your server appropriate for your system, on a step-by-step
basis.
3-2 Setting Up Your Server
SETUP FLOW
Follow the flowchart below to set up the server.
Installing optional devices
If you have purchased any optional device for the server, see Chapter 9 to install it.
Selecting the server site
Select a suitable site for the server.
Connecting peripheral devices
Connect peripheral devices to the server.
Connecting the power cord
Connect the power cord to the server.
Turning on the server
Power on the server to start software setups. Setups depend on the optional internal
devices installed and the peripheral devices connected.
Installing the operating system
Install an operating system to the server. See Chapter 5.
Installing the utilities
Install the utilities in the provided NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM.
See Chapter 6.
Making backup copies of system information
After all the system setup procedures are completed, make backup copies of system
information.
System information is required for recovering the server from the trouble or after
replacing the system board.
Setting Up Your Server 3-3
INSTALLING OPTIONAL DEVICES
To install any optional device, see Chapter 9, "Upgrading Your Server," for the installation
procedure. Proceed to the next section if you have no optional devices to install.
IMPORTANT: There are third-party products (memory modules, hard
disk drives, etc.) available for the server in the markets. However, NEC
recommends that you should use NEC products for stable operation.
NEC assumes no liability for data errors and failures due to malfunction
of the server resulted from installation of those third-party products.
3-4 Setting Up Your Server
A
t
A
t
SELECTING SERVER SITE
Read the following precautions before selecting a suitable site for your server. The following
describes installation of the server and connections to the server.
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 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
■ Never attempt to lift the server with two or less persons.
■ Do not install the server in any place other than specified.
■ Do not use the server in a place with corrosive gas in presence.
The following figure illustrates a site suitable for installing the server.
Install the server on the
floor or rigid, flat desk.
Room that satisfies the following conditions: *
Temperature: 10 to 35ºC 5 to 40ºC
Humidity: 20 to 80% 10 to 80%
Temperature gradient: ±10ºC/h ±15ºC/h
tmosphere (hpa): 749 to 1040 749 to 1040 hpa
<While operating> <While halting>
Close enough to connect
the mouse and the display.
llow clearance of a
least 150 mm in front of
and rear of the server.
* It is recommended that the
server should be used in a
room where temperature is in
the range between 15 to 25ºC.
100 to 120 Vac/200 to
240 Vac parallel bipolar wall power outle
with the ground line.
Wall outlet to
connect the
supplied power
cord.
Place having a space enough to fully
open the front door (The front door
extrudes about 35 mm from the left
side of the server when fully opened.)
Open the stabilizers
to secure the server.
UPS to prevent momentary
voltage drop due to power
failure or lightning *
* Optional. UPS is
recommended for best
use of features of server.
Setting Up Your Server 3-5
When you have selected a server site, hold the server by its bottom with at least three persons and
carry it to the site, then place it slowly and gently.
IMPORTANT:
Do not hold the server by its front door to lift the server. The front
door may be disengaged and damage the server.
Open the stabilizers and secure the server to the site.
Do not hold the handle on the power module when carrying the
server.
Do not place the server in the following places. Placing the server in such places may cause
malfunctions of the server.
Places with drastic changes in temperature (e.g., near a heater, air conditioner, or
refrigerator)
Places with strong vibration
Places with corrosive gas in presence, near chemicals, or with possibilities of chemicals
sprayed over
On a non-antistatic carpet
Places with possibilities of falling objects
Places where a power outlet that shares the ground line with another (especially the one to
which a device with large power consumption is connected) must be used for the server
Do not install the server near equipment that generates power noise (e.g., contact spark at
power-on/power-off of commercial power supply through a relay). (To install the server
near equipment that generates power noise, ask your sales agent for separating the power
wiring or installing a noise filter.)
3-6 Setting Up Your Server
CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES
Connect peripheral devices to the server. The server is provided with connectors for wide variety of
peripheral devices on its rear panel. The figure on the next page illustrates available peripheral
devices for the server in the standard configuration and locations of the connectors for the devices.
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 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
■ Do not use any damaged cable connector.
■ Do not use any unauthorized interface cable.
■ Do not use the server with any loose interface connection.
■ Do not step on the interface cable or place any heavy object on it.
IMPORTANT:
Power off the server and a peripheral device before connection.
Connecting a powered peripheral device to the powered server will
cause malfunctions and failures.
To connect a third-party peripheral device or interface cable to the
server, consult with your sales agent for availability of such a device
or cable. Some third-party devices may not be used for the server.
To connect the provided keyboard and mouse, plug their connectors
to the server with the "∆" mark on the connectors facing right.
A leased line cannot be connected directly to the serial port
connectors.
p
USB device
Keyboard
Device with the serial interface (e.g.,
modem)
Direct connection to the leased line is
rohibited.
Mouse
Setting Up Your Server 3-7
FRONT
Connect appropriate
power source.
Display unit
Hub
(multiport repeater)
Device with the USB interface
(e.g., terminal adapter)
REAR
Device with the serial interface
(e.g., modem)
Direct connection to the leased
line is prohibited.
3-8 Setting Up Your Server
CONNECTING POWER CORD
Connect the provided power cord to the server.
Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3
to 1-8 for details.
■ Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand.
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 1-3 to 1-8 for details.
■ Do not plug the power cord in to an improper power source.
■ Do not connect the power cord to an outlet that has an illegal number of
connections.
■ Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it goes.
■ Use the authorized power cord only.
WARNING
CAUTION
1. Plug the provided power cord into the power receptacle on the rear of the server.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the wall outlet.
Setting Up Your Server 3-9
(
)
(
)
To connect the power cord from the server to an interruptive power supply (UPS), use service
outlets on the rear of the UPS.
The UPS service outlets are categorized into two groups: SWITCH OUT and UN-SWITCH OUT.
(They may be called "OUTPUT1" and "OUTPUT2".)
To control power supply with an application that controls the UPS, connect the power cord to an
SWITCH OUT outlet.
For constant power supply, connect the power cord to a UN-SWITCH OUT outlet. (Connect the
modem that is in service for 24 hours to this outlet.)
<Example>
2
(UNSWITCH OUT)
UN-SWITCH OUT
OUTPUT 2
OUTPUT
AC100V 50/50HZ
OUTPUT(SWITCH OUT)
SWITCH OUT
OUTPUT 1
When the power cord from the server to a UPS, change the BIOS setup of the server to link with
power supply from the UPS.
Change a parameter for "AC Link" under the Server menu of the BIOS setup utility. See Chapter 4
for details.
3-10 Setting Up Your Server
TURNING ON THE SERVER
Turn on the server and follow the on-screen instructions for setup.
IMPORTANT: Before turning on the server:
Some optional boards require setups with the SETUP utility before
installation. If the server has a PCI board with the PCI-to-PCI
bridge installed, the SETUP utility is enabled to launch. Check on
the board specifications to find out whether it requires preinstallation setups before actually installing the board.
Some installed optional devices or connected peripheral devices
require setups before proceeding to the next step.
To use the server with no optional devices installed besides the graphic
board, install a desired OS to the server.
1. Make sure that the floppy disk drive contains no floppy disk and the DVD-ROM drive
contains no bootable DVD/CD-ROM.
2. Power on the display unit and other external devices.
3. Open the front door and press the POWER switch.
NOTES:
If the power cord is connected to the power control unit such as the
UPS, turn on the power control unit.
Connect the power cord and wait a few seconds before pressing the
POWER switch. The POWER switch does not work in a few
seconds after connecting the power cord due to the optional RMC
(Remote Management Card) firmware start-up.
POWER/SLEEP lamp
Setting Up Your Server 3-11
The POWER/SLEEP lamp on the front of the server comes on.
In a few seconds, the NEC logo appears on the screen and the Power On Self-Test (POST)
begins.
The POST runs automatically when you power on the server or reset it with a keyboard
operation (Ctrl + Alt + Delete). The POST runs diagnostics, initializes the server, sets
interrupt vectors, detects installed peripheral devices, and boots the operating system (if
installed). See Chapter 2 for detailed description on POST.
If the server halts before completing the POST, the POST emits a beep code indicating a
fatal system error requiring immediate attention. (See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting," for
troubleshooting information.)
During memory test, the POST displays the amount of memory it was able to access and
test. Depending on the amount of installed memory, it may take several minutes to
complete the memory test.
NOTE: The factory-set is defined to hide the POST screen with the
NEC logo screen. You can always change the NEC logo screen to the
POST screen by pressing Esc. To change the start-up screen, use the
BIOS setup utility, "SETUP." (See Chapter 4 for details.)
During the POST, you will see the banner message to prompt you to launch the BIOS SETUP utility
stored in ROM on system board or on an installed option board.
Start the BIOS SETUP utility appropriate to your system environment to change the BIOS setup.
For the BIOS SETUP for the server, see Chapter 4. For the BIOS SETUP for the option board, refer
to the manual that comes with the option board.
IMPORTANT: Always allow POST to complete before turning off
your system.
3-12 Setting Up Your Server
INSTALLING OPERATING SYSTEM
See Chapter 5 for installing the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system.
To install the other operating system, contact your service representative.
INSTALLING UTILITIES
Install the utilities that come with the server. See Chapter 6 for details.
MAKING BACKUP COPIES OF SYSTEM INFORMATION
The system information includes the current BIOS settings and any specific information for the
server.
Save the information after completing the system setup.
Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information.
You can save the information by the following process.
1. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive and reboot the
system.
2. Select [Tools].
3. Select [Off-line Maintenance Utility].
4. Select [System Information Management].
5. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
6. Select [Save].
Chapter 4
Configuring Your Server
Configuration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration. You can configure
your system, as well as option boards you may add to your system, using the BIOS Setup utility.
Several unique system parameters are configured using the BIOS Setup utility, which is stored in
the system FLASH memory.
If your system has been factory configured, the BIOS Setup utility or RAID Configuration Utility
do not need to be run unless you want to change the password or security features, add certain types
of option boards or devices, or upgrade your mother board.
This chapter also provides information on several system configuration parameters that are set by
jumpers on the system board. However, these parameters do not usually require change.
Use NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM to create the device driver diskettes.
4-2 Configuring Your Server
SYSTEM BIOS (BIOS SETUP UTILITY)
The BIOS Setup utility is provided to make basic hardware configuration for the server. This utility
is pre-installed in the flash memory of the server and ready to run.
The server is configured with the correct parameters using the BIOS Setup utility and shipped in the
best conditions. Thus, you don't need to use the BIOS Setup utility in most cases. However, you
might wish to use the BIOS Setup utility in the cases described below.
IMPORTANT:
The BIOS Setup utility is intended for system administrator use
only.
The BIOS Setup utility allows you to set a password. The server is
provided with two levels of password: Supervisor and User. With
the Supervisor password, you can view and change all system
parameters of the BIOS Setup utility. With the User password,
system parameters available for viewing and changing are limited.
Do not set any password before installing the OS.
The server contains the latest version of the BIOS Setup utility.
Dialog boxes appear on your BIOS Setup utility, thus, may differ
from descriptions in this manual. If you find anything unclear, see
the online help or ask your service representative.
Configuring Your Server 4-3
Starting SETUP Utility
A few seconds after powering on, the following message appears at bottom left on the screen.
If NEC logo appears instead, press Esc.
Press <F2> to enter SETUP or Press <F12> to boot from Network
Press F2 to start the BIOS Setup utility and display its Main menu.
If you have previously set a password with the BIOS Setup utility, the password entry screen
appears. Enter the password.
Enter password:[ ]
Up to three password entries will be accepted. If you fail to enter the password correctly for three
consecutive times, the server halts. (You can no longer proceed.) Power off the server.
NOTE: The server is provided with two levels of password:
Supervisor and User. With the Supervisor password, you can view and
change all system parameters. With the User password, system
parameters available for viewing and changing are limited.
4-4 Configuring Your Server
Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage
Use the following keyboard keys to work with the BIOS Setup utility. These keys are also listed at
the bottom of the menu screen.
Indicates there are submenus.
Setup item
menu
Explanation of key functions menu
Cursor (↑, ↓):
Move cursor up and down. The cursor moves only to the settings
Parameter (high-lights upon selection) menu
Indicates the current menu.
Online
help
window
that you can change.
Cursor (←, →):
– and +:
Enter
Esc
Move between menus.
Select the previous value (–) or the next value (+) for the field.
Execute command or select ³ submenu.
Exit the current menu and return to the previous menu.
F1: Get Help about an item. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.
F9:
F10:
Load default configuration values for this menu.
Save configuration values and exit.
Configuring Your Server 4-5
Configuration Examples
The following describes examples of configuration required to use software-link features or for
system operations.
Time and Date Settings
You can also change the time and date settings via the operating system commands.
Select [Main] - [System Time].
Select [Main] - [System Date].
Link with Management Software
To control power supply of the server with NEC ESMPRO Manager via the network
Select [Advanced] - [Advanced Chipset Control] - [Wake On LAN/PME] - [Enabled].
Select [Server] - [AC LINK] - [Stay Off].
Hard Disk Drive
To check the hard disk drive status
Select [Main] - [Primary IDE Master] and check the status indications.
To configure the RAID drive with SATA hard disk drives
Select [Advanced] - [Peripheral Configuration] - [SATA Controller Mode Option] [Enhanced]. Then select [Advanced] - [Peripheral Configuration] - [SATA RAID] [Enabled], and configure the RAID drive.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to set to [Enabled] after executing [Load
Setup Defaults] or CMOS clear. Leaving this parameter as the factoryset value (Disabled) may destroy the data in hard disk drive.
UPS
To link power supply with the UPS
To power on the server when power is supply from the UPS
Select [Server] - [AC LINK] - [Power On].
To keep the server off-powered even when power is supplied from the UPS
Select [Server] - [AC LINK] - [Stay Off].
To keep the server off-powered even when power is supplied from the UPS if the POWER
switch was used to power off
Select [Server] - [AC LINK] - [Last State].
4-6 Configuring Your Server
Boot
To change the boot order of devices connected to the server
Select [Boot] and specify the boot order.
To display POST check results
Select [Advanced] - [Boot-time Diagnostic Screen] - [Enabled].
You can also press Esc while the NEC log is on the POST screen.
To control from the remote console
Select [Server] - [Console Redirection] and set each item.
Memory
To check the installed memory (DIMM board) status
Select [Advanced] - [Memory Configuration] and check the status indications.
The on-screen DIMM group numbers and socket locations on the mother board are
associated as shown in the following figure.
DIMM #33
DIMM #32
DIMM #31
DIMM #23
DIMM #22
DIMM #21
DIMM #13
DIMM #12
DIMM #11
DIMM #41
DIMM #42
DIMM #43
Mother board
To clear the memory (DIMM board) error information
Select [Advanced] - [Memory Configuration] - [Memory Retest] - [Yes] and reboot.
To run power-on memory test
Processor 1
Processor 2
FRONTREAR
Select [Advanced] - [Memory Configuration] - [Extended RAM Step] - [1MB] and
reboot.
CPU
To check the installed CPU status
Select [Main] - [Processor Settings] and check the status indications.
The on-screen processor numbers and socket locations on the motherboard are associated
as shown in the figure on the previous page.
To clear the CPU error information
Select [Main] - [Processor Settings] - [Processor Retest] – [Yes] and reboot.
Keyboard
To set Numlock
Select [Advanced] - [Numlock] – [On]/[Off].
Event Log
To clear event logs
Select [Server] - [Event Log Configuration] - [Clear all Event Logs], press Enter, and
select [Yes].
Configuring Your Server 4-7
Security
To set passwords on the BIOS
Select [Security] - [Set Supervisor Password] and enter a password.
Select [Security] - [Set User Password] and enter a password.
Set Supervisor password first, then User password.
External Devices
To set up external devices
Select [Advanced] - [Peripheral Configuration] and set up each device.
Internal Devices
To install the disk array controller board or SCSI controller board
Select [Advanced] - [PCI Configuration] - [PCI Slot n Option ROM] - [Enabled].
n: slot number
To clear the hardware configuration data (after installing/removing internal devices)
Select [Advanced] - [Reset Configuration Data] - [Yes].
4-8 Configuring Your Server
Saving the Configuration Data
To save the current configuration data
Select [Exit] - [Exit Saving Changes] or [Save Changes].
To discard changes to the current configuration data
Select [Exit] - [Exit Discarding Changes] or [Discard Changes].
To load the user-defined default
Select [Exit] - [Load Setup Defaults].
To load the custom defaults
Select [Exit] - [Load Custom Defaults].
To save the custom defaults
Select [Exit] - [Save Custom Defaults].
Configuring Your Server 4-9
Menu and Parameter Descriptions
The SETUP utility has the following six major menus:
Main
Advanced
Security
Server
Boot
Exit
To set minute functions, select a submenu from the above menus. The following describes available
functions and parameters, as well as the factory-set, for each menu.
Main
If BIOS SETUP is started, the Main menu appears first. If you select a menu item preceded by
symbol ³ and press Enter, the appropriate submenu appears.
4-10 Configuring Your Server
The items which can be set on the Main menu screen and their functions are described below.
Option Parameter Description Your Setting
System Time HH:MM:SS Set the system time.
System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the system date.
Hard Disk Pre-Delay [Disabled]
3 seconds
6 seconds
9 seconds
12 seconds
15 seconds
21 seconds
30 seconds
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
Processor Settings – Shows the processor settings
Language [English (US)]
–
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Allows slower spin-up drives to
come ready.
Shows the information on the
device connected to each
channel on the submenu.
The settings of some items may
be changed. However, leave the
items as they are at the
shipment.
submenu. See the next page.
Select which language BIOS
displays.
[ ]: Factory-set
IMPORTANT: Check and adjust the system clock before the
operation if any of the following conditions is applicable.
After carriage of device
After storage of device
After the device is entered into the pause state under the
environmental condition enduring device operation (temperature:
10°C - 35°C, humidity: 20% - 80%)
Check the system clock at the rough rate of once per month. When the
system clock is installed in a system requiring high time precision, it is
recommended to use a time server (NTP server).
If the system clock is remarkably delayed or advanced as the passage of
time in spite of adjustment, contact your service representative for
maintenance.
Configuring Your Server 4-11
Processor Settings
If you select "Processor Settings" on the Main menu, the screen shown below appears.
See the table below for the items.
Option Parameter Description Your Setting
Processor Retest [No]
Yes
Processor Speed
Setting
Processor 1
CPUID
Processor 1 L2
Cache
Processor 2
CPUID
Processor 2 L2
Cache
Execute Disable
Bit
Intel(R)
Virtualization Tech
Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep(R)
Tech.
nnn GHz Displays clock speed for the processor.
Numeral (0Fxx)
Disabled
Not Installed
– Displays the secondary cache size for
Numeral (0Fxx)
Disabled
Not Installed
– Displays the secondary cache size for
[Disabled]
Enabled
[Disabled]
Enabled
[Disabled]
Enabled
If you select [Yes], BIOS will clear
historical processor status and retest all
the processors on the next boot. This
parameter is automatically reset to "No"
at the next boot.
(View only)
Displays CPU ID for processor 1.
"Disabled" indicates that the processor
is defected.
"Not Installed" indicates that processor 1
is not installed. (View only)
processor 1.
Displays CPU ID for processor 2.
"Disabled" indicates that the processor
is defected.
"Not Installed" indicates that processor 2
is not installed. (View only)
processor 2.
Displayed only when the CPU supports
Execute Disable Bit.
Specify whether to enable or disable the
virtualization technology of Intel
processor.
Specify whether to enable or disable the
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®
Technology.
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4-12 Configuring Your Server
Advanced
The Advanced menu appears if you move the cursor to the position of "Advanced."
If you select a menu item preceded by symbol
³ and press Enter, the appropriate submenu appears.
See the table below for the items.
Option Parameter Description Your Setting
Memory
Configuration
PCI Configuration – Displays submenu.
Peripheral
Configuration
Advanced Chipset
Control
Boot-time
Diagnostic Screen
Reset
Configuration Data
NumLock On
Memory/Processor
Error
– Displays submenu.
– Displays submenu.
– Displays submenu.
[Disabled]
Enabled
[No]
Yes
[Off]
[Boot]
Halt
Specify whether the power-on self-test
(POST) running screen is displayed or not
on booting. If disabled, the BIOS will display
the NEC logo during POST. Press Esc to
switch to the POST running screen.
Select "Yes" if you want to clear the system
configuration data stored in POST. This
parameter is automatically reset to "No" at
the next boot.
Specify whether to enable or disable the
Numlock feature at system start-up.
Specify whether to stop POST execution if a
memory or processor error was detected
during POST.
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Configuring Your Server 4-13
Memory Configuration
The following screen appears if you select "Memory Configuration" on the Advanced menu.
See the table below for the items.
Option Parameter Description Your Setting
System
Memory
Extended
Memory
DIMM Group
#1 - #6
Status
Memory
Retest
– Indicates the total capacity of the base
memory. (View only)
– Indicates the total capacity of the memory
available for OS. (View only)
Normal
Disabled
Not installed
[No]
Yes
Indicates the current memory status. (View
only)
"Normal" indicates that the memory devices
operate normally.
"Disabled" indicates that one or more memory
devices are defected.
"Not Installed" indicates that no memory
devices are installed.
On-screen group numbers and DIMM sockets
on mother board are associated as follows.
Group #1: DIMM #1-1, #2-1
Group #2: DIMM #3-1, #4-1
Group #3: DIMM #1-2, #2-2
Group #4: DIMM #3-2, #4-2
Group #5: DIMM #1-3, #2-3
Group #6: DIMM #3-3, #4-3
Each group is composed of two DIMMs of
interleave type.
If you select [Yes], BIOS will clear historical
memory status and retest all the DIMMs on
the next boot.
reset to "No" at the next boot.
This parameter is automatically
4-14 Configuring Your Server
Option Parameter Description Your Setting
Extended
RAM Step
Memory RAS
Feature
Sparing [Disabled]
1MB
1KB
Every Location
[Disabled]
[Interleave]
Mirror
Enabled
Specify whether to execute a memory test for
extended memory or not. If the test is
executed, specify the block size.
Disables or enables memory mirroring
feature. See "DIMM" in Chapter 9 for details.
Specify whether to enable or disable online
spare memory feature.
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Configuring Your Server 4-15
PCI Configuration
The following screen appears if you select "PCI Configuration" on the Advanced menu. If you
select a menu item preceded by symbol
³ and press Enter, the appropriate submenu appears.
See the table below for the items.
Option Parameter Description Your Setting
PCI Slot 1 - 5
Option ROM
[Enabled]
Disabled
Displays the submenu to specify whether to
enable or disable the BIOS on the device
(board) connected to PCI slot.
Set this item to "Enabled" when:
• installing graphics accelerator board
• the disk array controller or SCSI controller
is connected with the hard disk drive
which contains an OS
Set this item to "Disabled" when:
• the LAN controller which contains ROM
BIOS is used but the board does not
provide network booting.
Disabling Option ROM Scan saves memory
consumption and time for startup.
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4-16 Configuring Your Server
– Onboard Video Controller
Option Parameter Description Your Setting
VGA Controller [Enabled]
Disabled
Onboard VGA
Option ROM Scan
[Auto]
Force
Specify whether the onboard video
controller is enabled or disabled.
Specify whether to execute option ROM
scan of onboard video controller
automatically or forcibly.
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– Onboard LAN
Option Parameter Description Your Setting
LAN Controller Disabled
[Enabled]
LAN1 Option ROM
Scan
LAN2 Option ROM
Scan
Disabled
[Enabled]
Disabled
[Enabled]
Specify whether the onboard LAN controller
is enabled or disabled.
Specify whether the BIOS scan of onboard
LAN controller 1 is enabled or disabled.
Specify whether the BIOS scan of onboard
LAN controller 2 is enabled or disabled.
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Configuring Your Server 4-17
Peripheral Configuration
The screen shown below appears if you select "Peripheral Configuration" on the Advanced menu. If
you select a menu item preceded by symbol
³ and press Enter, the appropriate submenu appears.
See the table below for the items.
IMPORTANT: Note that the interrupt and/or base I/O address does
not conflict with others. If the value set for the interrupt or base I/O
address is used in another resource, the yellow asterisk (*) appears.
Reassign any item with the yellow asterisk properly.
Option Parameter Description Your Setting
Serial Port A Disabled
[Enabled]
Base I/O address [3F8]
2F8
3E8
2E8
Interrupt IRQ 3
[IRQ 4]
Serial Port B Disabled
[Enabled]
Base I/O address 3F8
[2F8]
3E8
2E8
Interrupt [IRQ 3]
IRQ 4
USB 2.0 Controller Disabled
[Enabled]
Parallel ATA Disabled
[Enabled]
Selects whether serial port A is
enabled or disabled.
Selects the base I/O address for serial
port A.
Selects the interrupt for a serial port A.
Selects whether serial port B is
enabled or disabled (display only).
Selects the base I/O address for serial
port B.
Selects the interrupt for a serial port B.
Selects whether the USB 2.0 device is
enabled or disabled.
Selects whether the parallel ATA is
enabled or disabled.
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4-18 Configuring Your Server
Advanced Chipset Control
The following screen appears if you select "Advanced Chipset Control" on the Advanced menu.
See the table below for the items.
Option Parameter Description Your Setting
Multimedia Timer
Intel (R) I/OAT [Disabled]
Wake On
LAN/PME
Wake On Ring [Disabled]
Wake On RTC
Alarm
Disabled
[Enabled]
Enabled
Disabled
[Enabled]
Enabled
[Disabled]
Enabled
Specify whether the timer
corresponding to multimedia is
enabled or disabled.
Specify whether the Intel(R) I/O
Acceleration Technology feature is
enabled or disabled.
Specify whether the remote power-on
function through a network is enabled
or disabled.
Specify whether the remote power-on
function through a serial port is
enabled or disabled.
Specify whether the scheduling
power-on function by using RTC alarm
feature is enabled or disabled.
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IMPORTANT: If supplying AC power to the server is stopped, the
remote power-on function (Wake On LAN/PME and Wake On Ring) is
disabled at the next boot. Press the POWER switch to restart the system.
The Wake On LAN/PME and Wake On Ring functions are enabled
when the DC power is supplied to the server at the next time.
Configuring Your Server 4-19
Security
The Security menu appears if you move the cursor to the position of "Security."
Press Enter on "Set Supervisor Password" or "Set User Password" to display the dialog to
set/change password.
IMPORTANT:
User password can be set only when Supervisor password is already
set.
Set the passwords only after OS is installed.
If you forget the passwords, contact your service representative.
4-20 Configuring Your Server
See the table below for the items.
Option Parameter Description Your Setting
Supervisor
Password Is
User Password Is Clear
Set Supervisor
Password
Set User
Password*
Password on boot* [Disabled]
Fixed disk boot
sector
Power Switch
Inhibit
* You can set this item on [Set Supervisor Password] menu.
Clear
Set
Set
Up to eight
alphanumerics
Up to eight
alphanumerics
Enabled
[Normal]
Write Protect
[Disabled]
Enabled
Indicates the password setting status.
Indicates the password setting status.
Press Enter to display the supervisor
password entry screen. This password
enables all the SETUP menus to be
accessed. This setting can be done
only on login with the password input
of "Supervisor" at start of SETUP.
Press Enter to display the user
password input screen. For this
password, accessing to the SETUP
menu is restricted.
Specify whether the passwords are
entered or not on booting. At first the
supervisor password must be set. If
the supervisor password is set and
this option is disabled, BIOS
determines that a user is booting.
Specify whether to permit writing into
boot sector of the hard disk drive or
not.
Specify whether to enable or disable
the power switch feature.
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Server
The Server menu appears if you move the cursor to "Server."
Configuring Your Server 4-21
If you select a menu item preceded by symbol
³ and press Enter, the appropriate submenu appears.
See the table below for the items.
Option Parameter Description Your Setting
System
Management
Console
Redirection
Event Log
Configuration
Assert NMI on
SERR
Assert NMI on
PERR
FRB-2 Policy Disable FRB2 Timer
Boot Monitoring [Disabled]
– Displays submenu.
– Displays submenu.
– Displays submenu.
Disabled
[Enabled]
Disabled
[Enabled]
[Disable BSP]
Do Not Disable BSP
Retry 3 Times
Every 5 minutes
between 5 minutes
and 60 minutes
Indicates whether PCI SERR is
supported or not.
Indicates whether PCI PERR is
supported or not.
Set the FRB level 2 timer.
Specify whether to enable or
disable the boot monitoring
function on booting, or select the
time limit for timeout.
To use this function, install NEC
ESMPRO Agent. Set this item to
"Disabled" if the system is booted
from OS without installation of
NEC ESMPRO Agent.
4-22 Configuring Your Server
Option Parameter Description Your Setting
Boot Monitoring
Policy
Thermal Sensor Disabled
BMC IRQ Disabled
Post Error Pause Disabled
AC-LINK Stay Off
Power on Delay
Time
Platform Event
Filtering
[Retry 3 Times]
Retry Service Boot
Always Reset
[Enabled]
[IRQ 11]
[Enabled]
[Last State]
Power On
[0] - 255 Specify the DC power on delay
Disabled
[Enabled]
Specify the processing at the
occurrence of timeout during boot
monitoring.
If [Retry 3 times] is selected, the
system is reset after the
occurrence of timeout and OS boot
is retried up to three times.
If [Retry Service Boot] is selected,
the system is reset after the
occurrence of timeout and OS boot
is retried up to three times. Then
the boot is tried from the service
partition for three times. The failure
in the third boot causes the system
to stop booting.
If [Always Reset] is selected, the
system is reset after the
occurrence of timeout and OS boot
is retried repeatedly.
* If no service partition exists in
the system, OS boot is retried
repeatedly from the system
partition.
Specify whether to enable or
disable the thermal sensor
monitoring function. If a thermal
error is detected with this item
being set to "Enabled", the system
stops at the end of POST.
Set the IRQ for BMC.
Indicates whether POST is aborted
once at the end of POST if an error
occurs during the execution of
POST.
Specify the state of power when
the AC power to the server is
turned off once and then on. (See
the table below.)
time within the range between 0
and 255 seconds. The time
specified is valid when "Power On"
or "Last State" is specified for AC
LINK.
This item becomes meaningless
when the notification feature of
EXPRESSSCOPE Engine is
enabled.
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Configuring Your Server 4-23
The table below shows the operation when the AC power to the server is turn off once and then on
again, depending on the setting of "AC LINK."
System status before AC power off
Operating Off On On
Aborting (DC power being off also) Off Off On
Forced shutdown Off Off On
* Press the power switch continuously for four seconds or longer. This forcibly turns off the power.
Setting of AC LINK
Stay Off Last State Power On
IMPORTANT:
To power on the server from the UPS (Uninterruptible Power
Supply), select [Server] - [AC Link] - [Power On].
If the server is connected to the UPS, set at least 10 seconds delay in
the power-on schedule.
4-24 Configuring Your Server
System Management
The following screen appears if you select "System Management" on the Server menu and press
Enter.
See the table below for the items.
Option Parameter Description Your Setting
BIOS Version – Displays the current BIOS version. (View only)
Board Part
Number
Board Serial
Number
System Part
Number
System Serial
Number
Chassis Part
Number
Chassis Serial
Number
Onboard LAN1
MAC Address
Onboard LAN2
MAC Address
Management LAN
MAC Address
BMC Device ID – Displays the device ID of BMC (Baseboard
BMC Device
Revision
BMC Firmware
Revision
SDR Revision – Displays the revision of SDR (Sensor Data
PIA Revision - Displays the revision of PIA (Platform
– Displays the mother board part number. (View
only)
– Displays the mother board serial number.
(View only)
– Displays the system code number. (View only)
– Displays the System serial number. (View only)
– Displays the chassis part number. (View only)
– Displays the chassis serial number. (View only)
– Displays the MAC address of onboard network
controller 1. (View only)
– Displays the MAC address of onboard network
controller 2. (View only)
– Displays the MAC address of management
network controller 2. (View only)
Management Controller). (View only)
– Displays the revision of BMC (Baseboard
Management Controller) device. (View only)
– Displays the revision of BMC (Baseboard
Management Controller) firmware. (View only)
Record). (View only)
Information Area). (View only)
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Configuring Your Server 4-25
Console Redirection
The following screen appears if you select "Console Redirection" on the Server menu and press
Enter.
See the table below for the items.
Option Parameter Description Your Setting
BIOS Redirection
Port
ACPI Redirection
Port
Baud Rate 9600
Flow Control None
Terminal Type PC ANSI
Remote Console
Reset
[Disabled]
Serial Port A
Serial Port B
[Disabled]
Serial Port A
Serial Port B
[19.2k]
38.4k
57.6k
115.2k
XON/XOFF
[CTS/RTS]
CTS/RTS+CD
[VT100+]
VT-UTF8
[Disabled]
Enabled
Specify the serial port to which a
remote console is connected.
Specify the serial port to which an
ACPI console is connected.
Specify the baud rate used for the
interface with successive remote
consoles.
Specify the flow control method.
Specify the type of remote console.
Specify whether to enable or disable
the reset command issued from
remote console.
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4-26 Configuring Your Server
Event Log Configuration
The following screen appears if you select "Event Log Configuration" on the Server menu and press
Enter.
See the table below for the items.
Option Parameter Description Your Setting
Clear all Event
Logs
Enter
Press Enter and select "Yes" on the
confirmation screen to clear the
system event log.
[ ]: Factory-set
Configuring Your Server 4-27
Boot
If you move the cursor to the position of "Boot," the Boot menu appears, which is used to set the
boot priority.
The server searches for devices in the order set in this menu on booting. Finding the boot software,
the server starts the software.
The priority of the boot devices can be changed by using the ↑, ↓, +, and - keys. Move the cursor to
the desired device with the ↑ or ↓ key and change the priority with the + or - key.
IMPORTANT: To boot NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, set the priority of
the devices as shown in the figure above.
4-28 Configuring Your Server
Exit
The Exit menu appears if you move the cursor to "Exit."
The options on the menu are described below.
Exit Saving Changes
Select this item to terminate SETUP after saving the newly selected information in CMOS
(nonvolatile memory). Selecting "Exit Saving Changes" causes the confirmation screen to appear. If
you select "Yes," SETUP is terminated with the newly selected information saved in CMOS
(nonvolatile memory). Then the server automatically reboots the system.
Exit Discarding Changes
Select this item to terminate SETUP without saving the newly selected information in CMOS
(nonvolatile memory). Selecting "No" allows SETUP to be terminated without storage of the
modified information. Then the server automatically reboots the system. Selecting "Yes" allows
SETUP to be terminated with storage of the modified information. Then the server automatically
reboots the system.
Load Setup Defaults
Select this item to return all the values of SETUP to the default values. Selecting "Load Setup
Defaults" causes the confirmation screen to appear. Select "Yes" to return the values to the default
values. Select "No" to return to the Exit menu screen.
Configuring Your Server 4-29
Load Custom Defaults
Select this item and press Enter to load the custom defaults stored.
Save Custom Defaults
Select this item and press Enter to save the parameters currently being edited as custom defaults.
When the parameters are saved, the Load Custom Defaults menu appears.
Discard Changes
Select this item to return the values modified currently to the previous values before saving the
values to CMOS.
Save Changes
Select this item to save the newly selected information to CMOS (non-volatile memory) without the
termination of SETUP.
4-30 Configuring Your Server
RAID CONFIGURATION
This section describes how to configure the internal hard disk drives as the disk array drive by using
the onboard RAID controller. Refer to the manual of the optional disk array controller for how to
configure the hard disk drives by using the optional disk array controller.
To use the hard disk drives installed in the disk expansion unit in a disk array, the optional disk array
controller is necessary. Refer to the manual of the optional disk array controller or disk expansion
unit for details.
Onboard RAID Features
You can configure a disk array (RAID0, RAID1, or RAID10) by using the onboard RAID controller
of the server.
RAID0 (striping)
Stores data on two, three, or four hard disk drives by dividing it (striping). All the hard
disk drives can be accessed at the same time. This improves disk access performance
compared with using a single hard disk drive.
IMPORTANT:
RAID0 does not have data redundancy. When a hard disk drive
failure occurs, data cannot be restored.
Logical capacity of the array becomes a multiple of the connected
hard disk drive.
RAID1 (mirroring)
Stores the data being saved to one hard disk dive to another hard disk drive. This method
is called "mirroring." When storing data onto one hard disk drive, the same data is
simultaneously stored onto another hard disk drive. When a hard disk drive becomes
faulty, the one with the same data can be used. This provides operation without the system
going down.
IMPORTANT:
RAID1 reads or writes data to/from the several hard disk drives at
the same time. The disk access performance is lower than the single
disk.
Logical capacity of the array is equal to one hard disk drive
connected.
Configuring Your Server 4-31
RAID10 (spanning of RAID1)
RAID10 is a RAID level combined with RAID0 and RAID1.
Stores data on hard disk drives by dividing it (striping). Then, each striped data is written
onto hard disk drives in mirroring mode. Owing to this feature, high disk access
performance of RAID0 and, in addition, high reliability of RAID1 can be achieved.
IMPORTANT: Logical capacity of the array is equal to one hard disk
drive connected.
Installing the Hard Disk Drives
Install the two or more SAS hard disk drives to your server. See Chapter 9 for detail.
IMPORTANT: Use two hard disk drives of the same revolution. In
addition, use two hard disk drives of the same capacity if you are going
to configure RAID1.
4-32 Configuring Your Server
Enabling RAID Feature
To configure a hard disk drive as RAID drive, change setting of RAID configuration jumper switch
on mother board.
NOTE: The factory-set value is to use the hard disk drive as a single
disk drive.
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 1-3
to 1-8 for details.
■ Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.
■ Do not remove the lithium battery.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3
to 1-8 for details.
■ Make sure to complete board installation.
■ Do not install the server on a rack with leaving covers removed.
■ Do not pinch your finger with mechanical components.
■ Note high temperature.
■ Do not pull out a device from the rack if the rack is unstable.
■ Do not leave more than one device being pulled out from the rack.
Configuring Your Server 4-33
1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" as described in Chapter 9 of this
guide to prepare.
2. Remove the side cover (see Chapter 9).
3. Locate the position of the RAID configuration jumper on the mother board as shown
below.
RAID configuration jumper
Front
4. Remove the jumper from position 1 – 2 on jumper block.
5. Reinstall the jumper on position 2 – 3 on jumper block.
6. Reinstall the server removed in Step 2.
7. Plug the power cord to your server and turn on the server.
RAID
disable
Rear
RAID
enable
4-34 Configuring Your Server
Running LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility
1. When the following screen appears after you have powered on the server, press Esc.
The POST screen appears.
2. Check the description as shown below on the POST screen, then press Ctrl + M.
LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility starts.
LSI Logic SoftwareRAID BIOS Version xxxxxx
LSI Logic MPT RAID Found at PCI Bas No:xx Dev No:xx
Scaning for port 00 Responding xxxxxxxx xxxxMB
Standard FW xxx DRAM=128MB(SDRAM)
xx Logical drive(s) Configured
Press <Ctrl><M> to Run LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility
NOTE: Press Ctrl + M to start the LSI Logic Software RAID Setup
Utility.
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