NEC Express5800-A1160 Planning Guide
E
XPRESS
5800/A1160
System Planning Guide
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Contents
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Introduction................................................................1-1
1.1.
Customer-Provided Hardware........................................................... 1-1
1.2.
New Sources of Documentation........................................................ 1-2
1.2.1. Product Support Web Site................................................................. 1-2
Understanding the System Environment .................2-1
2.1.
System Components......................................................................... 2-1
2.2.
Network Components........................................................................ 2-2
Physical Specifications.............................................3-1
3.1.
Cabinet Specifications....................................................................... 3-1
3.2.
Cell Specifications............................................................................. 3-1
Electrical Specifications............................................4-1
4.1.
AC Entrance Specifications (200 to 240 V) ....................................... 4-1
4.2.
Grounding Requirements.................................................................. 4-2
4.3.
Signal Reference Connection Requirements..................................... 4-2
Section 5
Section 6
4.4.
Uninterruptible Power Supply............................................................ 4-2
Environmental Specifications ...................................5-1
5.1.
Environmental Requirements............................................................ 5-1
5.2.
Shock and Vibration.......................................................................... 5-1
5.3.
Air-Conditioning Load ....................................................................... 5-2
5.4.
Noise Specifications.......................................................................... 5-2
5.5.
Electromagnetic Field Emissions Specifications................................ 5-2
Site Considerations ...................................................6-1
6.1.
Equipment Access ............................................................................ 6-1
6.2.
System Considerations ..................................................................... 6-1
6.3.
Service Access ................................................................................. 6-2
6.4.
Installation in Customer-Provided Cabinets....................................... 6-2
6.5.
Power Cabling .................................................................................. 6-2
6.5.1. Power Cabling for 200V to 240V Systems ........................................ 6-2
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Section 7
Section 8
Site and Installation Readiness ................................ 7-1
7.1.
Power ............................................................................................... 7-1
7.2.
Cabinet Acclimatization..................................................................... 7-1
Network Planning...................................................... 8-1
8.1.
System Network Traffic ..................................................................... 8-1
8.2.
LAN Configurations........................................................................... 8-1
8.3.
LAN Ports ......................................................................................... 8-1
8.4.
Typical LAN Configuration ................................................................ 8-2
8.5.
Operations LAN Configuration .......................................................... 8-4
8.6.
Implementing Your Desired LAN Configuration................................. 8-5
8.7.
Managing Multiple Enterprise Servers .............................................. 8-5
8.8.
Selecting a Method for Communication with the Support Center ...... 8-5
8.9.
Microsoft Active Directory ................................................................. 8-6
8.10. Microsoft Terminal Services .............................................................. 8-6
8.11. Default MLAN IP Addresses ............................................................. 8-7
8.12. Configuring Corporate Firewalls to Communicate Support
Information ....................................................................................... 8-8
8.12.1. Prerequisites to Use the Internet for Transmissions.......................... 8-8
Section 9
Security Planning...................................................... 9-1
9.1.
Security Notice ................................................................................. 9-1
9.2.
LAN Configurations........................................................................... 9-2
9.3.
Security Protection Measures ........................................................... 9-2
Appendix A PCI Bus ..................................................................... A-1
A.1
PCI Bus Numbering..........................................................................A-1
Appendix B Services and Responsibilities................................. B-1
B.1
Warranty and Services Overview ......................................................B-1
B.2
Installation and Support Responsibilities...........................................B-2
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Figures
Figure 6-1 Power-Strip Power Cord Routing............................................................... 6-3
Figure A-1 PCI Slot Numbering ..................................................................................A-1
Tables
Table 4-1 Available Power Cords and Mating Receptacle Requirements.....................4-1
Table 5-1 Normal Environmental Requirements ..........................................................5-1
Table 5-2 Normal Environmental Requirements When Shipped or Stored...................5-1
Table 5-3 System Heat Dissipation..............................................................................5-2
Table 6-1 Cabinet Service Access Recommendations ................................................6-2
Table 7-1 Cabinet Acclimatization ...............................................................................7-1
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Using This Guide
Using This Guide
This guide contains information that helps you prepare your site for the installation of an
Express5800/A1160 server. By following these site preparation guidelines, you can help
ensure a smooth and successful installation of your server. This guide is intended for
system administrators and facilities personnel who are preparing the site for installation
of an Express5800/A1160 Server.
Proper site preparation and maintenance are vital to the reliability of any computer
system. As our customer, it is your responsibility to ensure that the proper facility
resources and conditions are maintained. This will allow us to provide support services in
accordance with the NECCare™ Maintenance and Service Warranty Program.
This guide includes:
A site planning overview
Facility requirements
Electrical requirements
Environmental requirements.
Who Should Use This Guide
This guide is intended for system administrators and facilities personnel who are
preparing the site for an Express5800/A1160 server installation.
Symbols and Conventions
This guide uses the following text conventions and graphic symbols.
Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:
WARNING
Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss
of life.
CAUTION
Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software.
Note: Notes give important information about the material being described.
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Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard. For example, Ctrl,
Alt, or Enter.
Text or keystrokes that you enter appear as boldface type. For example, type abc123
and press ENTER.
File names are printed in uppercase letters. For example, AUTOEXEC.BAT.
Related Documents
In addition to this guide, the following system documentation is useful.
NECCare™ Guide
The NECCare Guide contains information about NEC’s warranty and server registration.
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Safety Notices
Safety Notices
WARNING
To avoid a risk of injuries, maintenance procedures require trained technical
personnel.
In maintenance procedures with voltages of 42.4V peak or 60Vdc or more, take
safety measures, such as wearing insulated rubber gloves. Performing work
without these measures may cause electric shock.
In an emergency, such as a dangerous event that requires turning off the power
supply, turn off the breaker at the rear of the server. Turning off the breaker may
cause data destruction. Therefore, users should determine when to turn off the
breaker in accordance with specified operation criteria.
The server is equipped with a front stabilizer. Engage the front stabilizer during
installation. For stability and to distribute the weight, also attach side stabilizers.
Otherwise, the rack may topple over and cause injuries.
If you extend two or more devices from the rack at the same time, the rack may
topple over on you. Extend only one device from the rack at a time.
Exercise great care not to hurt your fingers on the rail when you mount/dismount
the equipment into/from the rack.
Lithium batteries can be dangerous. Improper handling of lithium batteries may
result in an explosion. Dispose of lithium batteries as required by local ordinance.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery.
A liquid crystal display is used in this server. When handling a damaged liquid
crystal display, take care to avoid exposure to the liquid inside the liquid crystal
display. The liquid can cause bodily harm. In the event the liquid is ingested,
gargle at once and consult a doctor immediately. If the liquid comes in contact
with skin or gets into the eyes, wash the skin with cool running water, or flush the
eye with cool running water for at least 15 minutes and consult a doctor.
The DVD-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 your eyesight.
Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature – If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack
assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater
than the room ambient environment. Therefore, consideration should be given to
installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum rated ambient
temperature of 89.6°F.
Reduced air Flow – Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the
amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
To prevent fires, and damage to rack equipment and supply wiring, make sure that the
rated load of the power branch circuit is not exceeded. Equipment nameplate ratings
should be used when addressing this concern. For more information on installation and
wiring of power-related facilities, contact your electrician or local power company.
To prevent electrical shock, connect all rack and rack support equipment to the same
electrical circuit of the building wiring. If you are unsure, check the building wiring to
avoid remote earth conditions.
For safe operation, only connect the equipment to a building supply that is in accordance
with current wiring regulations in your country. In the USA those wiring standards are
regulated by Underwriter Laboratories (UL); in the U.K. by the Institution of Electrical
Engineers, (IEE) and in Canada by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
WARNING
Some locations within the server have high voltage and therefore are very
dangerous. To avoid risk of electric shock, turn off all server power and
disconnect power cables before working inside the server unit.
The main power of your server is turned off by turning off the power source to the
server or removing the power cable.
Before touching the parts in the server, wait for at least 10 to 15 seconds until
residual voltage is discharged.
Online maintenance – During and after servicing, do not leave the server door open
unless necessary to perform servicing.
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Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada
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WARNING
Take care not to short live components with conductive tools, such as an
adjustable wrench.
To prevent shock, take care not to drop or leave conductive parts, such as a
screw, in the server when servicing the system.
Be careful when accessing a fan or rotating parts to avoid cutting your hand or
fingers.
Safety inspections – When servicing the system, check equipment that can cause harm
due to deterioration, and if necessary, replace the part.
Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada
PELV (Protected Extra-Low Voltage) Integrity: To ensure the extra-low voltage integrity
of the equipment, connect only equipment with mains-protected electrically-compatible
circuits to the external ports.
Remote Earths: To prevent electrical shock, connect all local (individual office)
computers and computer support equipment to the same electrical circuit of the building
wiring. If you are unsure, check the building wiring to avoid remote earth conditions.
Earth Bonding: For safe operation, only connect the equipment to a building supply that
is in accordance with current wiring regulations in your country. In the USA those wiring
standards are regulated by Underwriter Laboratories (UL); in the U.K., by the Institution
of Electrical Engineers, (IEE) and in Canada by the Canadian Standards Association
(CSA).
Section 1
Introduction
System planning is a course of action intended to influence and determine decisions,
actions, and other matters as they relate to integrating the system into your
environment.
This guide provides the information you need to plan your system and networking
environment.
Audience
This guide is intended for the personnel responsible for planning and configuring the
system and networking environment.
Documentation Updates
This document contains all the information that was available at the time of publication.
The latest version of the document may be found in the Product Support Web Site:
http://support.necam.com/servers/Enterprise/
1.1. Customer-Provided Hardware
The following customer-provided hardware is required to complete the installation:
LAN cable for the maintenance LAN
- CAT5 cable
Additional LAN cables (CAT5 or CAT6 - Gigabit) for connection to the public LAN
Keyboard, video, and mouse for each partition
- USB keyboard and mouse for each partition
- Monitor for the partition
The keyboard, video display, and mouse (KVM) must be directly connected to
the component during installation and cannot be redirected to a remote
workstation. After installation is complete, the keyboard, video display, and
mouse need not remain connected and can be removed. Multiple keyboard,
video, and mouse connections can be provided by the use of a KVM switch in
larger system configurations.
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New Sources of Documentation
Dedicated Ethernet hub, router, or gateway depending on the LAN topology at your
site
1.2. New Sources of Documentation
The following topics describe sources of documentation for your system.
1.2.1. Product Support Web Site
All technical documentation is now available from the Product Support Web Site:
http://support.necam.com/servers/Enterprise/
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Section 2
Understanding the System Environment
To understand the system environment, you need to become familiar with the system
and network components.
2.1. System Components
The following illustration shows how the components are connected in a typical system
environment.
Your system can include the following components.
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Network Components
Cells
A cell contains the physical resources of the system: instruction processors, memory,
input/output devices, peripheral storage devices, management board, fans, power
supplies, control panel, and so on. Each system comprises one to four cells.
Maintenance LAN (MLAN)
The maintenance LAN (MLAN) connects the internal components of the system.
Partition
A partition is a combination of one to four cells that runs a single instance of an
operating system or virtual machine monitor. The operating system can be Red Hat
Linux, or any supported Windows operating system. The virtual machine monitor can be
VMware ESX or Xen. You can purchase the operating system or virtual machine monitor
from NEC or supply it yourself.
A system comprises a minimum of one and a maximum of four partitions.
Service Processor
Each cell has an internal management board. For each partition, one of the partition’s
management boards serves as the Service Processor. (Other management boards in
the partition are called satellite management controllers.) A Service Processor manages
and maintains the partition, monitors the system for hardware problems, and allows you
to repartition the system.
The system’s management firmware resides on flash memory on the management
board and provides the Service Processor functionality. Using a Web browser, you
connect to the management firmware Web interface to maintain, monitor, and repartition
the system. The management board also includes the BIOS and Remote Console
firmware.
2.2. Network Components
Your network environment can include the following components.
Public LAN
The public LAN is the customer’s internal production network that connects the servers,
workstations, and so forth of an enterprise. It is sometimes referred to as the enterprise
LAN.
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