NEC Express5800-320Lc User's Guide

N8800-063F/064F

NEC Express5800/320Lc/320Lc-R
User's Guide (Setup)

1st Edition

Updated 10-2005

856-125295-001-A

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

Safety Indications

To use NEC Express5800 Series safely, follow the instructions in this User's Guide.
This guide explains components that pose a danger, types of dangers caused by failing to follow the

instructions, and actions taken to prevent them; such components are labeled warning.
This guide and warning labels use “WARNING” and “CAUTION” to indicate a danger dependin g on

the degree. These terms are defined as follows:

WARNING

CAUTION

This guide uses the following three types of symbols to give indications and precautions against a
danger. They are defined as follows:

Indicates that there is a risk of a danger. Each image symbolizes a particular type of
danger. (Attention)

Indicates what you must not do. Each image symbolizes a particular type of
prohibition. (Prohibited actions)

Indicates what you must do. Each image symbolizes a particular type of action
necessary to avoid a danger. (Mandatory actions)

(Example)

High temperature.

Symbol indicating a prohibited
action (may not always be
indicated)

Term indicating a degree of danger

Indicates a danger that could lead to a death or serious injury.
Indicates a danger that could lead to a burn, other injuries or damage to

physical assets.

Symbol to draw attention

CAUTION

Immediately after the power-off, system components such as hard disk are
very hot. Wait the server to cool down completely before adding/removing
some component.

Description of a danger

Symbols and its descriptions used in this User’s Guide and warning labels are as follows:

Attention

Indicates a risk of an electric shock.

Indicates a risk of an injury due to heat.

Indicates a risk of catching your fingers.

Indicates a risk of a fire or smoke.

Indicates a general precaution or warning that is not defined herein.

Indicates a risk of losing eyesight due to laser beam.

Indicates a risk of an injury or damage to physical assets due to a hazardous material.

Prohibited actions

Indicates a general prohibition that is not defined herein.

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the equipment. There is a risk of an electric
shock or fire.

Mandatory actions

Unplug the server. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire.

Indicates a general action to take that is not defined herein. Make sure to follow the
instructions.

For detailed notes to set up the machine safely, refer to “Notes for Safe Handling” on page 1-2.

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.

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

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

CE Statement

Warning: This is a Class A product. In residential environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures (EN55022).

NOTE: This product provides resistance against hardware faults with its redundant hardware

modules. However, this does not mean complete fault-tolerance is assured. For example,
there is a risk of system down when:
– A fatal fault occurs in software.
– Both modules within a redundant hardware pair break down.
– A fatal fault occurs in a non-redundant component, such as the clock generator circuitry

or the interconnect backplane.

– The entire system is cut off from AC power.

Trademarks

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, NEC ESMPRO, and NEC Express5800/ft series are trademarks of NEC
Corporation.

Stratus is a registered trademark of Stratus Technologies Bermuda Ltd.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States

and other countries.
Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems

Incorporated.
Datalight is a registered trademark of Datalight, Inc. ROM-DOS is a trademark of Datalight, Inc.
Xeon is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States. DLT and DLTtape are trademarks of

Quantum Corporation in the United States. QLogic and its logo are trademarks of QLogic
Corporation in the United States. Fast!UTIL is a trademark of QLogic Corporation in the United
States.

All other product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective trademark owners.

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition operating system and Microsoft Windows Server
2003 Enterprise Edition operating system are called Windows Server 2003 for short. Microsoft
Windows 2000 Server operating system, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server operating
system and Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional operating system are called Windows 2000 for
short. Microsoft Windows NT Server network operating system version 3.51/4.0 and Microsoft
Windows NT Workstation operating system version 3.51/4.0 are called Windows NT for short.
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Operating System is called Windows Me for short.
Microsoft Windows 98 operating system is called Windows 98 for short. Microsoft Windows 95
operating system is called Windows 95 for short.

Names used with sample applications are all fictitious. They are unrelated to any existing product
names, names of organizations, or individual names.

Notes:

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

NEC Corporation.
(2) The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
(3) The contents of this manual shall not be copied or altered without prior written permission of

NEC Corporation.
(4) All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this manual. If you find

any part unclear, incorrect, or omitted in this manual, contact the sales agent where you

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

consequential damage arising from the use of this manual regardless of (4) above.

Preface

Welcome to the NEC Express5800/ft series.
NEC Express5800/ft series is a “fault-tolerant (ft)” server focusing on “high reliability” in terms of

fault-tolerance, in addition to “high performance,” “scalability,” and “general versatility” provided
by NEC Express5800 series. In the event of trouble, its dual configuration will allow the system to
instantaneously isolate the failed parts to assure non-stop running; operation will be moved
smoothly from one module to the other, minimizing damage to it. You can use NEC Express5800/ft
series in a mission-critical system where high availability is required. By the use of Windows 2003
operating system, it also provides outstanding openness for general-purpose applications, etc.

To make the best use of these features, read this User's Guide thoroughly to understand how to
operate NEC Express5800/ft series.

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About This User’s Guide

This User's Guide helps a user to properly setup and use the product. Consult this guide when you
set up the product.

Keep this manual and the separate volume of User’s Guide handy.
This User's Guide is intended for users who have a goo d kn owl e dge on the basic use of Wi nd ow s

operating systems and general I/O devices such as a keyboard and mouse.

How to Use This User's Guide

This guide explains the procedures you should perform before you begin system operation after you
purchased the product. Read the guide in order from Chapter 1. If you perform procedures
according to this guide, you will set up the product properly.

Chapter 4 describes how to install the operating system. Chapter 5 describes post-installa t i on
procedures. Chapter 6 explains how to troubleshoot if you canno t set up the product properly. Refer
to “System Repair” on page 6-2 for details about system configurations and repairs of this product.
Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 6-20 if you feel you failed to set up the product.

See this User’s Guide for details of this product’s operation, and functions and operations of the
hardware and the system.

Additional symbols

The following symbols are used throughout this User's Guide in addition to the caution symbols
described at the beginning.

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IMPORTANT:
CHECK:

TIPS:

Important points or instructions to keep in mind when using the
server or software

Something you need to make sure when using the server or
software

Helpful information, something useful to know

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Contents

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

About This User’s Guide ..................................................................................................................ii

How to Use This User's Guide........................................................................................................ii

Additional symbols........................................................................................................................iii

About our Web Service..................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING........................................................................................ 1-1

Notes for Safe Handling.................................................................................................................1-2

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

Precautions for Safety....................................................................................................................1-5

General.........................................................................................................................................1-5

Use of Power Supply and Power Cord.........................................................................................1-6

Installation, Relocation, Storage and Connection........................................................................1-8

Cleaning and Handling of Internal Devices...............................................................................1-10

During Operation.......................................................................................................................1-11

Rack-mount Model....................................................................................................................1-12

Unpackaging.................................................................................................................................1-13

Accessories ................................................................................................................................1-13

Main unit....................................................................................................................................1-13

CHAPTER 2 ABOUT OPERA TING SY STEM................................................................ 2-1

Installing Windows Server 2003....................................................................................................2-2

About OS installation...................................................................................................................2-2

CHAPTER 3 INSTALLING SERVER.............................................................................. 3-1

Installation......................................................................................................................................3-2

Tower Model................................................................................................................................3-2

Installation of Rack-mount Model...............................................................................................3-5

Connection...................................................................................................................................3-8

CHAPTER 4 WINDOWS SETUP.................................................................................... 4-1

ft series Setup..................................................................................................................................4-2

Setup Flow.......................................................................................................................................4-3

Step 1: Things Required for Setup................................................................................................4-4

Size of the Partition to be Created ...............................................................................................4-6

Step 2: Prepare for ft series Setup................................................................................................4-7

2-1: Initialize Hard Disks.............................................................................................................4-7

2-2: Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series......................................................................................4-9

Step 3: Disable Boot Monitoring Function ................................................................................4-12

Step 4: Start the ft series Setup...................................................................................................4-17

Step 5: Install Windows Server 2003 Service Pack...................................................................4-32

Step 6: Set Dual LAN Configuration..........................................................................................4-33

Step 7: Set Dual Disk Configuration..........................................................................................4-36

Setting Dual Disk Configuration by Disk Management............................................................4-36

Setting Dual Disk Configuration by the RDR (Rapid Disk Resync) function...........................4-40

Step 8: Update Software..............................................................................................................4-45

Step 9: Connect and Configure Options ....................................................................................4-45

Step 10: Create Volume...............................................................................................................4-46

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Step 11: Set Network for NEC ESMPRO Agent.......................................................................4-47

Step 12: Enable Boot Monitoring Function...............................................................................4-50

Step 13: Set up Failure Management.........................................................................................4-51

Set Memory Dump (Debug Information)..................................................................................4-51

Set Dr. Watson...........................................................................................................................4-55

Install a Network Monitor .........................................................................................................4-57

Set Recovery Console................................................................................................................4-58

Set MTBF Type.........................................................................................................................4-59

Step 14: Back up System Information........................................................................................4-61

CHAPTER 5 PROCEDURES AFTER COMPLETION OF INSTALLATION ...................5-1

Installing Management Utilities....................................................................................................5-2

NEC ESMPRO Agent..................................................................................................................5-2

NEC ESMPRO Manager...........................................................................................................5-14

NEC MWA................................................................................................................................5-14

Setting up PCs on a Network......................................................................................................5-16

Confirmation of the ft Control Software Version.....................................................................5-18

Applying Windows Service Packs...............................................................................................5-19

Applying Microsoft HotFix.........................................................................................................5-21

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About Windows Update (Applying Security Patches) ..............................................................5-23

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................... 6-1

System Repair.................................................................................................................................6-2

Preparation...................................................................................................................................6-4

Starting up Recovery Console......................................................................................................6-7

Updating the System..................................................................................................................6-13

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................6-25

Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER................................................................................6-25

Problems with Windows Setup..................................................................................................6-26

Problems with NEC ESMPRO Setup........................................................................................6-29

Problems with System Repair....................................................................................................6-30

Chapter 1

Before Using

This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server, the main
unit and its accessories. Go through this chapter before you start setup of the produ ct.

1-2 Before Using

Notes for Safe Handling

The following section describes necessary information to use the product properly and safely.

Warning Labels

Warning labels are placed in certain parts of the system so that the user stays alert to possible risks
(Do not remove or damage these labels).

If some label is missing, about to peel off, or illegible, contact your sales agent.
The figures b elow show locations of the labels on the server.

Tower Model

Label A

Label B

Label E Label D

Label C

Before Using 1-3

Label A

Label B

Label C

Label E

Label D

1-4 Before Using

A

Rack-mount Model
PCI/CPU Modules

<NEC Express5800/320Lc/320Lc-R>

PCI Module

Label

CPU Module

Label A

Label A

Label A

Before Using 1-5

Precautions for Safety

This section provides precautions for using the server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure
proper and safe use of the server. For symbol meanings, see "Safety Indications" described in the
previous section.

General

Do not use the equipment in an operation where human lives are involved or
high reliability is required.

This equipment is not intended for use in controlling or use with facilities or
systems where human lives are involved or high reliability is required, inc luding
medical devices or nuclear, aerospace, transportation, and traffic control
facilities. NEC assumes no liability for any accidents or damage to physical
assets resulting from the use of this equipment in such systems or facilities.

Do not continue to use the equipment if you detect smoke, odor, or noise.
If the equipment emits smoke, odor, or noise, immediately flip off the POWER

switch, unplug the cord, and contact your sales agent. There is a risk of a fire.
Do not insert a wire or metal object.
Do not insert a wire or metal objects into a vent or disk drive slot. There is a risk

of an electric shock.
Do not use the equipment in an unsuitable place.
Do not install a server rack in an unsuitable environment.

Other systems also may be affected, and the rack may fall over to cause a fire
or injuries. For details about installation environment and quake-resistant
engineering, see the attached manual or contact your sales agent.

WARNING

Prevent water or foreign objects from getting into the equipment.
Do not let water or foreign objects (e.g., pins or paper clips) enter the

equipment. There is a risk of a fire, electric shock, and breakdown. When such
things accidentally enter the equipment, immediately turn off the power and
unplug the cord. Contact your sales agent instead of trying to disassemble it
yourself.

CAUTION

1-6 Before Using

Use of Power Supply and Power Cord

WARNING

Do not handle a power plug with a wet hand.
Do not plug/unplug a power cord with a wet hand. There is a risk of an electric

shock.
Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Never connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. There is a risk of a gas explosion.

CAUTION

Do not plug the cord in a nonconforming outlet.
Use a wall outlet with specified voltage and power type. There is a risk of a fire

or current leakage.
Avoid installing the equipment where you may need an extension c ord. If the
cord that does not meet the power specifications, there is a risk of overheating
that could lead to a fire.

Do not plug too many cords in a single outlet.
If the rated current is exceeded, there is a risk of overheating that could lead to

a fire.
Do not plug the cord insecurely.
Insert the plug firmly into an outlet. There is a risk of heat or fire due to poor

contact. If dust settles on the slots and it absorbs moisture, there is also a risk
of heat or fire.

Before Using 1-7

CAUTION

Do not use nonconforming power cords.
Use the power cords specified by NEC. If the rated current is exceeded, there is

a risk of a fire.
You also have to observe the following prohibitions to prevent damage to the
cords.

 Do not pull on the cord.
 Do not pinch the cord.
 Do not bend the cord.
 Keep chemicals away from the cord.
 Do not twist the cord.
 Do not tread on the cord.
 Do not place any object on the cord.
 Do not use cords as bundled.
 Do not alter, modify, or repair the cord.
 Do not staple the cord.
 Do not use any damaged cord. (Replace it with a new one of the same

specifications. For replacement procedures, contact your sales agent.)

1-8 Before Using

Installation, Relocation, Storage and Connection

Disconnect the power cord(s) before installing or removing the equipment.
Be sure to power off the equipment and unplug its power cords from the wall

outlet before installation/relocation. All voltage is removed only when the power
cords are unplugged.

WARNING

Do not hold the front bezel to lift the equipment.
The equipment weighs approximately 70 kg (depending on i ts hardware

configuration). Do not hold the front bezel, or it may become detached, causing
an injury. For lifting and moving the equipment, remove the mounted modules
from the main unit and carry them separately. It takes at least two people to
carry it; hold the equipment firmly by its bottom.

Do not remove and carry the equipment with modules mounted.
When detaching and moving the equipment from the rack, remove all mounted

modules from NEC Express5800/ft series and carry them separately.
Do not install the equipment in an unsuitable place.
Install the equipment in such a place as specified in this User's Guide. Avoid

the following, or there is a risk of a fire.

 a dusty place
 a humid place located near a boiler, etc
 a place exposed to direct sunlight
 an unstable place

Be careful not to hurt your fingers.
Exercise great care not to hurt your fingers on the rail when you

mount/dismount the equipment into/from the rack.

CAUTION

Before Using 1-9

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 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 non-designated interface cable.
Use only interface cables designated by NEC; identify which component or

connector to attach beforehand. If you use a wrong cable or make a wrong
connection, there is a risk of short-circuit that could lead to a fire.
You also have to observe the following prohibitions about handling and
connecting interface cables:

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

Do not use or store this product in a corrosive environment.
Avoid the usage or storage of this product in an environment which may be

exposed to corrosive gases, such as those including but not limited to :
sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, chlorine, ammonia and/or
ozone.
Avoid installing this product in a dusty environment or one that may be exposed
to corrosive materials such as sodium chloride and/or sulfur.
Avoid installing this product in an environment which may have excessive metal
flakes or conductive particles in the air.
Such environments may cause corrosion or short circuits within this product,
resulting in not only damage to this product, but may even lead to be a fire
hazard.
If there are any concerns regarding the environment at the planned site of
installation or storage, please contact your sales agent.

CAUTION

1-10 Before Using

Cleaning and Handling of Internal Devices

WARNING

Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.
Unless described herein, never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the

equipment. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire as well as malfunction.

Do not look into the CD-ROM drive.
The CD-ROM drive uses a laser beam. Do not look or insert a mirror inside

while the system is on. A laser beam is invisible; if your eyes get exposed to it,
there is a risk of losing eyesight.

Do not detach a lithium battery yourself.
This equipment has a lithium battery. Do not detach it yourself. If the battery is

exposed to fire or water, it could explode.
When the lithium battery is running down and the equipment doesn’t work

correctly, contact your sales agent instead of disassembling, replacing or
recharging it yourself.

Disconnect the power plug before cleaning the server.
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 power source
may cause an electric shock even if 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.

High temperature
Immediately after powering off the system, system components such as hard

disk may be very hot. Wait for the server to cool down completely before
adding/removing components.

Make sure to complete installation.
Firmly install all power cords, interface cables and/or boards. An incompletely

installed component may cause a contact failure, resulting in fire and/or smoke.

CAUTION

Before Using 1-11

Protect the unused connectors with the protective cap.
The unused power cord connectors are covered with the protective cap to

prevent short circuits and electrical hazards. When removing the power cord
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

Do not pull out a device during operation.
Do not pull out or remove a device while it works. There is a risk of malfunction

and injuries.
Do not touch the equipment when it thunders.
Unplug the equipment when it threatens to thunder. If it starts to thunder before

you unplug the equipment, do not touch the equipment or cables. There is a
risk of a fire or electric shock.

Keep animals away.
Animal’s waste or hair may get inside the equipment to cause a fire or electric

shock.
Do not place any object on top of the server.
The object may fall off to cause injuries, damage to hardware and/or a fire.
Do not leave the CD tray ejected.
Dust may get in the equipment to cause malfunction. The ejected tray may also

become a cause of injuries.
Do not use a cellular phone or pager around the equipment.
Turn off your cellular phone or pager when you use the equipment. Their radio

waves may cause the equipment to malfunction.

CAUTION

CAUTION

1-12 Before Using

Rack-mount Model

CAUTION

Do not attempt to install the server yourself.
To avoid a risk of injuries, users should not attempt to install the equipment into

a rack. Installation should be performed by trained maintenance personnel.

< For Maintenance Personnel Only >

Do not remove and carry the equipment with modules mounted.
When you remove this product from the rack and carry it, remove all modules

that are mounted first.
Do not install the equipment in such a manner that its weight is imposed on a

single place.
To distribute the weight, attach stabilizers or install two or more racks. It may

fall down to cause injuries.
Do not assemble parts alone.
It takes at least two people to mount doors and trays to a rack. You may drop

some parts to cause a breakage or injuries.
Do not pull a device out of the rack if it is unstable.
Before pulling out a device, make sure that the rack is fixed (by stabilizers or

quake-resistant engineering).
Do not leave two or more devices pulled out from the rack.
If you pull out two or more devices the rack may fall down. You can only pull out

one device at a time.
Do not install excessive wiring.
To prevent burns, fires, and damage to the equipment, make sure that the rated

load of the power branch circuit is not exceeded. For more information on
installation and wiring of power-related facilities, contact your electrician or local
power company.

Do not install the equipment on a nonconforming rack.
Install the equipment on a 19-inch rack conforming to the EIA standard. Do not

use the equipment without a rack or install it on a nonconforming rack. The
equipment may not function properly, and there is a risk of damage to physical
assets or injuries. For suitable racks, contact your sales agent.

Before Using 1-13

Unpackaging

The following section describes necessary information to use the product properly and safely.

Accessories

This product is shipped with various accessories. See the attached list to make sure everything is
included and check the individual items. If any component is missing or damaged, contact your
sales agent.

 Keep the accessories in a safe place. You will need them when you perform setup,

addition of options, or replacement of failed components.

 To check NEC EXPRESSBUILDER components, see the attached list.
 Be sure to fill out and mail the software registration card that is shipped with the operating

system.

 Make backup copies of included floppy disks, if any. Keep the original disks as the master

disks; use these copies in operation.

 Improper use of an included floppy disk or CD-ROM may alter your system environment.

If you find something unclear, stop using them and contact your sales agent.

Main unit

Confirm the following after you unpack the product.

 If your product has standard configurations, before you set up the main unit, attach

optional memory and CPU that you purchased separately. See the separate volume of
User’s Guide for details.

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Chapter 2

About Operating System

This chapter gives essential information on the Windows system supported by the server and how to
install it.

2-2 About Operating System

Installing Windows Server 2003

For installing an operating system on NEC Express5800/ft series, use NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.

IMPORTANT: The NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. You should ask

maintenance personnel to install it.

The ft series setup program is exclusively used for the NEC Express5800/ft series. To execute the
setup program, simply select the item [Setup] from the menu displayed when starting the system
through the provided CD-ROM "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.” The setup program automatically
performs the complete setups from hardware internal parameter/status settings to installation of the
operating system (Windows Server 2003) and various utilities.

Use the ft series setup program for the first installation and reinstallation of the operating system. This
program accomplishes complicate setups.

Before performing the ft series setup, contact your sales agent about the latest release of ft control
software.

About OS installation

Read the notes here carefully before installing the operating system.

Operating System Supported by the NEC Express5800/ft series

The operating system that NEC Express5800/ft series supports is Microsoft® Windows® Server
2003 Enterprise Edition (Without SP) (English), hereinafter called "Windows Server 2003".

IMPORTANT: You cannot use the OS media which service pack is applied.

If OS media which service pack is applied is used, applying service pack or Microsoft update
module may fail during installation. Perform installation again using OS media which service
pack is not applied.

NEC Express5800/ft series does not support any operating systems other than the above (e.g.,
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Windows 2000 Server or Windows NT 4.0).

About Operating System 2-3

About Windows Server 2003

Use the ft series setup program to install Windows Server 2003. Note the following at installation:

IMPORTANT:

 Complete all the setups such as the memory expansion and the BIOS setting before

installing Wind ows Server 2003.

 NEC software package, which is to be purchased separately, is also provided with the

documentation for installation. However, see this User's Guide for installation into this
server.

 After completing the ft series setup program, make settings for failure management (e.g.,

memory dump (debug information) setting) according to Chapter 4.

About Auto Installation of Utilities

The ft series setup installs the following utilities automatically.

 NEC ESMPRO Agent

2-4 About Operating System

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