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NEC Express Server
Express5800 Series
Express5800/B120g-h
EXP437A
Maintenance Guide
Chapter 1 Maintenance
Chapter 2 Useful Features
Chapter 3 Appendix
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Manuals
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Manuals
Manuals for this product are provided as booklets ( ) and electronic manuals ( ) in EXPRESSBUILDER.
Safety Precautions and
Regulatory Notices
Describes points of caution to ensure the safe use of this server.
Read these cautions before using this server.
Getting Started
Describes how to use this server, from unpacking to operations.
See this guide first and read the outline of this product.
User’s Guide
Chapter 1: General Description Overviews, names, and functions of the server’s parts
Chapter 2: Preparations Installation of additional options, connection of peripheral devices,
and suitable location for this server
Chapter 3: Setup System BIOS configurations and summary of EXPRESSBUILDER
Chapter 4: Appendix Specifications and other information
Installation Guide (Windows)
Chapter 1: Installing Windows Installation of Windows and drivers, and precautions for installation
Chapter 2: Installing Bundled
Software
Installation of NEC ESMPRO, Universal RAID Utility, and other
bundled software
Maintenance Guide
Chapter 1: Maintenance Server maintenance and troubleshooting
Chapter 2: Useful Features The detail of system BIOS settings, RAID Configuration Utility, and
EXPRESSBUILDER
Chapter 3: Appendix Error messages and Windows Event Logs
Other manuals
The detail of NEC ESMPRO, Universal RAID Utility, and other features
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Manuals................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Contents ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Conventions Used in This Document .................................................................................................................... 6
Notations used in the text ........................................................................................................................... 6
Optical disk drive ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Hard disk drive ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Removable media ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows) ........................................................................................ 7
Trademarks ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Warnings and Additions to This Product and Document ....................................................................................... 9
Latest editions ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 1 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 10
1.
Relocation and Storage ............................................................................................................................... 11
2.
Daily Maintenance....................................................................................................................................... 13
2.1
Checking and Applying Updates .................................................................................................... 13
2.2
Checking Alerts .............................................................................................................................. 13
2.3
Status Indicator LEDs .................................................................................................................... 14
2.4
Backup ........................................................................................................................................... 14
2.5
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................... 14
2.5.1
Cleaning the server ............................................................................................................ 15
2.5.2
Cleaning the tape drive ...................................................................................................... 15
2.5.3
Cleaning the keyboard and mouse .................................................................................... 15
3.
User Support ............................................................................................................................................... 16
3.1
Maintenance Services .................................................................................................................... 16
3.2
Before Asking for Repair ................................................................................................................ 16
4.
Collecting Failure Information ..................................................................................................................... 17
4.1
Collecting Event Logs .................................................................................................................... 17
4.1.1
Windows Server 2012 R2 .................................................................................................. 17
4.2
Collecting Configuration Information .............................................................................................. 19
4.2.1
Windows Server 2012 R2 .................................................................................................. 19
4.3
Collecting User-Mode Process Dump ............................................................................................ 20
4.4
Collecting Memory Dump ............................................................................................................... 20
5.
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 21
5.1
Problem at Powering on ................................................................................................................. 21
5.2
Problem at Starting EXPRESSBUILDER ....................................................................................... 23
5.3
Problem of Windows installation .................................................................................................... 25
5.4
Problem at Starting Windows ......................................................................................................... 27
5.5
Problem of STOP Error ................................................................................................... 27
5.6
Problem of RAID System ............................................................................................................... 28
5.7
Problem of Internal Devices and Other Hardware .......................................................................... 29
5.8
Problem of OS Operations ............................................................................................................. 31
5.9
Problem of EXPRESSBUILDER on Windows ................................................................................ 32
5.10
Problem of Bundled Software ........................................................................................................ 33
5.11
Problem of Optical Disk Drive ........................................................................................................ 33
5.12
Problem at Powering Off ................................................................................................................ 34
6.
Windows System Recovery ........................................................................................................................ 35
6.1
Recovery of Windows Server 2012 R2 .......................................................................................... 35
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7.
Resetting and Clearing the Server .............................................................................................................. 36
7.1
Hardware Reset ............................................................................................................................. 36
7.2
Software Reset .............................................................................................................................. 36
7.3
BMC Reset ..................................................................................................................................... 37
7.4
Forced Shutdown ........................................................................................................................... 38
8.
System Diagnostics ..................................................................................................................................... 39
8.1
Tests .............................................................................................................................................. 39
8.2
Usage of System Diagnostics ........................................................................................................ 40
9.
Offline Tools ................................................................................................................................................ 42
9.1
Starting Offline Tools ...................................................................................................................... 42
9.2
Features of Offline Tools ................................................................................................................ 43
9.3
Console-less feature ...................................................................................................................... 44
9.3.1
How to remotely control ..................................................................................................... 44
9.3.2
Preparation ........................................................................................................................ 44
Chapter 2 Useful Features ................................................................................................................................ 45
1.
System BIOS .............................................................................................................................................. 46
1.1
Starting SETUP .............................................................................................................................. 46
1.2
Parameters .................................................................................................................................... 46
1.2.1
Main ................................................................................................................................... 47
1.2.2
Advanced ........................................................................................................................... 48
1.2.3
Security .............................................................................................................................. 76
1.2.4
Server ................................................................................................................................ 80
1.2.5
Boot ................................................................................................................................... 84
1.2.6
Save & Exit ........................................................................................................................ 86
2.
Flash FDD ................................................................................................................................................... 87
2.1
Notes on Using Flash FDD ............................................................................................................ 87
2.1.1
Compensation for recorded data ....................................................................................... 87
2.1.2
Handling Flash FDD .......................................................................................................... 87
2.1.3
Using on EXPRESSBUILDER ........................................................................................... 88
3.
Power Control Feature ................................................................................................................................ 89
3.1
Notes on Using Windows Server 2012 R2 ..................................................................................... 89
4.
RAID System Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 90
4.1
Running LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility ........................................................................... 90
4.1.1
Starting SETUP ................................................................................................................. 90
4.1.2
Advanced menu ................................................................................................................. 91
4.1.3
Quitting LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility ............................................................... 92
4.2
Menu Tree ...................................................................................................................................... 93
4.3
Procedures for Using Configuration Utility ..................................................................................... 96
4.3.1
Create/add configuration ................................................................................................... 96
4.3.2
Manual Rebuild ................................................................................................................ 107
4.3.3
Check Consistency .......................................................................................................... 109
4.3.4
Others .............................................................................................................................. 113
4.4
LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility ............................................. 114
5.
Details of EXPRESSBUILDER .................................................................................................................. 116
5.1
Starting EXPRESSBUILDER ....................................................................................................... 116
5.2
Menus of EXPRESSBUILDER ..................................................................................................... 117
5.3
Utilities in EXPRESSBUILDER .................................................................................................... 120
5.4
EXPRESSBUILDER Command Line Interface ............................................................................ 120
6.
EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 ..................................................................................................................... 121
7.
NEC ESMPRO .......................................................................................................................................... 122
7.1
NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService (for Windows) ..................................................................... 122
7.2
NEC ESMPRO Manager .............................................................................................................. 123
7.3
NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension .................................................................................................. 124
7.4
Server Configuration Utility .......................................................................................................... 124
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7.5
NEC ExpressUpdate Agent .......................................................................................................... 124
8.
NEC Product Info Collection Utility ............................................................................................................ 125
8.1
Usage .......................................................................................................................................... 125
9.
Ezclct Viewer ............................................................................................................................................. 126
10.
Universal RAID Utility ................................................................................................................................ 127
11.
Advanced LAN Configuration .................................................................................................................... 128
11.1
NPAR Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 128
11.1.1
In UEFI mode ................................................................................................................... 128
11.1.2
In Legacy mode ............................................................................................................... 129
11.2
iSCSI Offload ............................................................................................................................... 131
11.2.1
UEFI Mode ...................................................................................................................... 131
11.2.2
Legacy Mode ................................................................................................................... 134
11.3
Precautions on Using vIO Control Feature .................................................................................. 139
11.4
Precautions on Using Internal Flash Memory .............................................................................. 141
11.5
BIOS Settings for iSCSI Boot ....................................................................................................... 142
12.
Express Report Service / Express Report Service (HTTPS) ..................................................................... 143
13.
Express Report Service (MG) ................................................................................................................... 144
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................................................... 145
1.
Error Message of POST and Virtual LCD .................................................................................................. 146
2.
List of Windows Event Logs ...................................................................................................................... 160
3.
Glossary .................................................................................................................................................... 164
4.
Revision Record ........................................................................................................................................ 165
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Conventions Used in This Document
Notations used in the text
In addition to safety-related symbols urging caution, three other types of notations are used in this document.
These notations have the following meanings.
Important Indicates critical items that must be followed when handling hardware or operating software. If
the procedures described are not followed, hardware failure, data loss, and other serious
malfunctions could occur.
Note Indicates items that must be confirmed when handling hardware or operating software.
Tips Indicates information that is helpful to keep in mind when using this server.
Optical disk drive
This server is equipped with one of the following drives. These drives are referred to as optical disk drive in this
document.
• DVD-ROM drive
• DVD Super MULTI drive
Hard disk drive
Unless otherwise stated, hard disk drive described in this document refers to both of the following.
• Hard disk drive (HDD)
• Solid state drive (SSD)
Removable media
Unless otherwise stated, removable media described in this document refer to the following.
• USB flash drive
• Flash FDD
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Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows)
Windows Operating Systems are referred to as follows.
See Chapter 1 (1.2 Supported Windows OS) in Installation Guide (Windows) for detailed information.
Notations in this document Official names of Windows
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter
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Trademarks
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Trademarks
EXPRESSSCOPE and ExpressUpdate are registered trademarks of NEC Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and
other countries. Intel, Pentium, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation of the United States. Avago, LSI, and the LSI &
Design logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avago Technologies in the United States and/or other countries. PCI Express
is a trademark of Peripheral Component Interconnect Special Interest Group. Linux is a trademark or registered trademark of Linus
Torvalds in Japan and other countries. Red Hat and Red Hat Enterprise Linux are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc.
in the United States and other countries. QLogic is a registered trademark of Qlogic Corporation.
All other product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
trademark owners.
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Warnings and Additions to This Product and Document
1. Unauthorized reproduction of the contents of this document, in part or in its entirety, is prohibited.
2. This document is subject to change at any time without notice.
3. Do not make copies or alter the document content without permission from NEC Corporation.
4. If you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions in this document, contact your sales
representative.
5. Regardless of article 4, NEC Corporation assumes no responsibility for effects resulting from your
operations.
6. The sample values used in this document are not actual values.
Keep this document for future reference.
Latest editions
This document was created based on the information available at the time of its creation. The screen images,
messages, and procedures are subject to change without notice. Substitute as appropriate when content has
been modified.
The most recent version of the guide, as well as other related documents, is also available for download from the
following website.
http://www.nec.com/
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NEC Express5800 Series
Express5800/B120g-h
Maintenance
This chapter explains maintenance of server, and what actions are to be taken in case of trouble when operating
this server.
1. Relocation and Storage
Describes how to relocate and store this server.
2. Daily Maintenance
Describes what you must confirm for daily use, how to manage files, and how to clean the server.
3. User Support
Describes various services on this product.
4. Collecting Failure Information
Describes how to collect information about the location where a failure occurred and its cause when the
server malfunctions. See this section in case of a failure.
5. Troubleshooting
Describes how to identify the causes of problems and what actions are to be taken to address them. See this
section when you suspect a failure.
6. Windows System Recovery
Describes Windows recovery setup. See this section when Windows is corrupt.
7. Resetting and Clearing the Server
Describes how to reset or clear the server. See this section when the server is not working.
8. System Diagnostics
Describes the system diagnostics of this server.
9. Offline Tools
Describes tools for preventive maintenance of this product.
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1.
Relocation and Storage
Follow the steps below if you want to relocate or store this server.
WARNING
Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safety. Failure to
observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury. For details, see
Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.
● Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.
● Do not remove the lithium battery, NiMH, or Li-ion battery.
● Disconnect the power plug before installing or removing the server.
CAUTION
Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely. Failure to
observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For
details, see Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.
● Make sure to complete installation.
● Do not get your fingers caught.
● Be careful of handling internal components that may be at high
temperatures.
Note
• If the server has hard disk drives, move the server while being careful not to
damage the drive.
• When storing the server, monitor the environmental conditions of the storage
area.
Temperature: −10°C to 55°C, Humidity: 20% to 80%
(No dew condensation is permitted)
Tips
Make backup copies of important data stored in the hard disk drive.
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1. Power off the server (POWER LED lights amber).
2. Disconnect the cables from the server.
3. Unmount the server from the Blade Enclosure.
4. Pack the server securely to protect from damage, shock, and vibration.
Important If the server is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place,
condensation will occur and cause failures. Wait for a sufficient period of
time before using the server and other components.
Note
Check and adjust the system clock before operating after relocating or storing the
server.
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Daily Maintenance
To use this server under good conditions at all times, periodically check and maintain as follows. If failures are
found, ask your sales representative, avoiding impossible operation.
2.1
Checking and Applying Updates
Express5800 Series posts update information for BIOS, firmware (FW), driver, and others of the server and
peripheral devices on our website. We recommend you to apply the latest update always.
NEC corporate site: http://www.nec.com/
[Support & Downloads]
NEC also provides ExpressUpdate that helps you to download and install updates that must be applied to BIOS
and FW of the server.
ExpressUpdate is contained in EXPRESSBUILDER provided with the server.
Tips
NEC recommends that you back up data before applying the latest update.
2.2
Checking Alerts
Use NEC ESMPRO Manager (for Windows) to constantly verify that no abnormalities are discovered on the
monitored server and that no alerts have been issued.
Example image of NEC ESMPRO Manager
NEC ESMPRO Manager
A
lertViewer
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2.3
Status Indicator LEDs
After powering on the server or before shutting down the system and powering off the server, check the status
indicator LEDs on the front of the server. For the functions and descriptions of LEDs, see Chapter 1 (5. Names
and Functions of Parts) in User’s Guide. If the indicator shows the server abnormality, contact your sales
representative.
2.4
Backup
We recommend that you periodically back up the data on hard disk drive. For backup storage devices suitable
for the CPU blade and backup tools, consult with your sales representative.
If a RAID array has been configured on your system, back up the RAID configuration data. We also recommend
that you back up it after a rebuilt process required due to hard disk drive failure. For details, see Chapter 2 (5.3
Utilities in EXPRESSBUILDER).
2.5
Cleaning
Regularly clean the server to keep it in good condition.
WARNING
Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safety. Failure to observe the
precautions may cause death or serious injury. For details, see Safety Precautions and Regulatory
Notices.
● Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.
● Disconnect the power plug before cleaning the server.
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2.5.1
Cleaning the server
Wipe the external surfaces of the server with a dry soft cloth. Follow the steps below if stains remain on the
surfaces.
Important
• Do not use thinner, benzene, and other volatile solvents to clean the
server.
• The power outlet, cables, connectors, and the inside of the server must
be kept dry.
1. Confirm that the power is off (POWER LED lights amber).
2. Unmount the server from the Blade Enclosure.
3. Be sure not to touch the connector section on the front and back of the server.
4. Soak a soft cloth in neutral detergent that is diluted with cold or lukewarm water, and squeeze it firmly.
5. Rub off stains on the server with the cloth prepared in step 4.
6. Soak a soft cloth in water, squeeze it firmly, and wipe the server with it once again.
7. Wipe the server with a dry cloth.
2.5.2
Cleaning the tape drive
A dirty tape drive head causes unsuccessful file backup and damages the tape cartridge. Periodically clean the
tape drive with the designated cleaning tape.
For the cleaning interval and method, the estimated usable period and lifetime of the tape cartridge, refer to the
instructions attached to the tape drive.
2.5.3
Cleaning the keyboard and mouse
Wipe the surface of the keyboard with a dry cloth after confirming that the whole system, including the server
and the peripherals, are shut down and the POWER LED is off.
An optical mouse does not work properly if the lens area is not clean. Wipe the sensor with a dry cloth to remove
any dirt or dust.
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User Support
Before getting after-sales service, check the contents of the warranty and service.
3.1
Maintenance Services
Service representatives from NEC subsidiary companies or companies authorized by NEC provide
maintenance services. For the services, contact your sales representative.
3.2
Before Asking for Repair
If you think that a failure occurred, follow the steps below:
1. Check if the power cord and cables to other products are properly connected.
2. See Chapter 1 (5. Troubleshooting). If you find a symptom similar to your problem, take the action as
instructed.
3. Confirm that the required software has been properly installed.
4. Scan for viruses using commercial antivirus software.
If the problem persists after taking the measures above, contact your sales representative. Take notes on LED
indications and the display on the screen at the failure, which will be useful information for the repair.
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Collecting Failure Information
If the server does not work normally, you can collect failure information by using the following way.
The failure information to be described below is to be collected only at the request of your sales representative.
Important Do not reset during dumping memory or restarting the server even if the
message of virtual memory shortage appears. Memory dump may not be
collected properly if the server is reset on the way.
4.1
Collecting Event Logs
To collect the various event logs of the server, follow the steps below.
Tips
If a STOP error, system error, or system stall occurs, restart the system and follow
the steps below.
4.1.1
Windows Server 2012 R2
1. Click Settings on Charms Bar.
To go to step 4, you can directly choose Event Viewer by right-clicking on the lower left corner of the
screen.
[Settings] [Event Viewer]
2. Click Control Panel from Settings.
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3. Click View event logs under System and Security.
4. In Windows Logs, select the type of log.
Application records events related to applications.
Security records events related to security.
System records events that occur in Windows system components.
5. On the Action menu, click Save All Events As.
6. In File name, type the file name of the log.
7. In Save as type, select the type of the log file you want to save, and then click Save.
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4.2
Collecting Configuration Information
This section describes how to collect hardware information or configuration.
Tips
If a STOP error, system error, or system stall occurs, restart the system and then
follow the steps below.
4.2.1
Windows Server 2012 R2
1. Click Search on Charms Bar.
You can use Run feature by right-clicking on the lower left corner of the screen.
[Search] [Run]
2. Type msinfo32.exe in the text box, and then press <Enter> key.
[Search] [Run]
3. System Information dialog box will appear.
4. Click Export from File menu.
5. Type a file name in File Name, and then click Save.
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4.3
Collecting User-Mode Process Dump
The diagnostic information related to application errors can be collected.
For details, see Chapter 1 (4.2 How to Create a User-Mode Process Dump File) in "Installation Guide
(Windows)".
4.4
Collecting Memory Dump
The contents of memory when an error has occurred can be collected as a memory dump file. You can specify
any location for saving the memory dump file. For details, see Chapter 1 (4.1 Specifying Memory Dump Settings
(Debug Information)) in "Installation Guide (Windows)".
Consult with your sales representative before dumping the memory. Dumping the memory while the server is in
operating normally will affect the system operation.
Important • Do not reset during dumping memory or restarting the server even if the
"virtual memory shortage" message appears. Memory dump may not
be collected properly if the server is reset on the way.
• If the server is using the array system and the array disk is not ready to
boot, dump data will not be saved.
Press DUMP Switch to save the dump file if an error occurs. Insert a metal pin (a straightened large paper clip will
make a substitute) into the switch hole to press DUMP Switch.
Pressing DUMP Switch saves the dump file in the specified folder. Memory dumping will not be available if the
server halts.
DUMP Switch
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Troubleshooting
If you suspect that the server does not work normally, read this section and follow the troubleshooting.
5.1
Problem at Powering on
[?] Unable to power on the server
Is the server properly supplied with power?
→ Check if the power cord connects to the power outlet or uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that
meets the power specifications for Blade Enclosure.
→ Use the power cord that comes with Blade Enclosure and confirm that the code is not broken and
does not have bent plugs.
→ Make sure that the circuit breaker for the connected power outlet is on.
→ If the power cord is plugged to a UPS, make sure the UPS is powered and it outputs power. Refer
to the manual that comes with the UPS for details.
→ Make sure that the CPU blade is installed correctly. The following setting of BIOS Setup Utility can
be set the feature for power link with a UPS.
Server → AC-LINK
Does Blade Enclosure contain the required number of power units?
→ Refer to User's Guide of Blade Enclosure for the required number of power units.
Has the EM card been initialized?
→ If the EM card is not initialized, the power unit does not supply the power to the CPU blade.
Does Blade Enclosure contain the required number of fans in correct position?
→ Refer to the User's Guide of Blade Enclosure for the required number of fans and their installation
positions.
Have the CPU blade (containing mezzanine card) and switch modules been installed in correct
position?
→ Refer to the User's Guide of Blade Enclosure for proper installation positions.
→ When a mezzanine card (Type1, Type2) is installed to the CPU blade and a suitable switch
module is not mounted on the switch module slot of Blade Enclosure, the following error message
is shown to the SIGMABLADE monitor of Blade Enclosure.
Error message Meaning
SWMn IFmiss Alm Switch module n (n = 1 to 8) interface mismatch
Check the connection between the relevant switch module and the CPU blade.
Did you turn on the power of Blade Enclosure within 60 seconds after AC power is supplied to each
power unit?
→ After the AC power is supplied to the CPU blade (POWER LED lights amber), wait for about 60
seconds or longer, and then turn on the power of Blade Enclosure by using POWER Switch.
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Is power-on of the CPU blade in the slot having the larger number delayed?
→ If the power-on process is performed by the procedure described above, the power-on of CPU
blade in the slot having the larger number is delayed.
Does it take time until a power is supplied to CPU blade?
→ When power-on process is performed, the CPU blade notifies the EM card, and wait for permission.
If the EM card is processing other task and it is busy, permission for power-on is delayed.
Is Wake On Ring set to Enable in BIOS Setup Utility?
→ When Wake On Ring is enabled, remote power-on is not allowed, and you can power on the server
only by using POWER Switch on the server. If you change the AC Link setting while Wake On Ring
is enabled, press POWER Switch twice to start up the server.
[?] The remote power-on through the network does not work (Wake On LAN does not work)
Is the system shut down using methods other than OS shutdown?
→ When the power of the system is turned off not by the OS shutdown command but by methods
such as turning off the power switch while BIOS setup utility is operating or the forced shutdown
(pressing POWER Switch on the CPU blade at least four seconds), Wake On LAN may not work
properly. When you use Wake On LAN, be sure to shut down by the OS command.
[?] POST runs several times
→ This is normal process. POST runs several times depending on hardware configuration or boot
control feature specified on EM card.
[?] "System Configuration Data Read Error" appears and POST pauses
Did you perform any of the following operation during POST?
– Pressed POWER Switch of the CPU blade to forcedly power off the CPU blade.
– Pressed RESET Switch of the CPU blade to provide hardware reset.
– Removed the CPU blade from Blade Enclosure.
– Disconnected the power cord from Blade Enclosure.
→ Contact your sales representative.
[?] The MAC address of the onboard LAN on the CPU blade is unknown
→ You can find the MAC address by the label put near the MP connector on the CPU blade. See
Chapter 2 (2.1.1 Checking MAC address) in User's Guide.
[?] POST does not complete
Is memory installed correctly?
→ Check if memory is installed correctly.
Is the memory size large?
→ The memory check takes longer than usual if the installed memory size is large. Wait until
checking memory is finished.
Did you perform any keyboard or mouse operation immediately after you started the server?
→ If you perform any keyboard or mouse operation immediately after start-up, POST accidentally
detects a keyboard controller error and stops processing. Restart the server and do not perform
any keyboard or mouse operation until the BIOS start-up message appears.
Are memory and PCI devices supported for this server?
→ Unauthorized devices are not available for the server.
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Problem at Starting EXPRESSBUILDER
[?] Unable to start EXPRESSBUILDER
Did you insert the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD before starting the server?
→ Insert the DVD into the server and restart.
Is the BIOS setting correct?
→ Change the boot order of CD/DVD drive to the first.
Is an error message displayed?
→ Take the following action according to the message displayed.
Error [Message ID:Z3001] :
Unable to start EXPRESSBUILDER. Virtual Drive (VD) is incorrect.
Action: Check if the files for recovery are uploaded in the following site, and then recover the file
according to the web site.
http://www.nec.com/
Error [Message ID:Z3002] :
Failed to detect a DVD drive or a flash drive.
Action: Check if the hardware configuration is correct.
Error [Message ID:Z3003] :
Failed to read a file.
Action: Check if DVD has stains or cracks.
Is an error message popped up?
→ Check the message displayed and take the appropriate action according to the table below.
Message Action
EXPRESSBUILDER does not support this computer.
Insert EXPRESSBUILDER disc for the computer and
click OK to restart the computer.
Use the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD that
comes with the server.
Failed to get the hardware parameters on the
motherboard.
Check if EXPRESSBUILDER is for this computer or if
the motherboard has failed.
Contact your sales representative.
Failed to find a file.
EXPRESSBUILDER DVD has stains or
cracks or the optical disk drive is faulty.
Contact your sales representative.
Failed to open a file.
Failed to get the parameters of a file.
Failed to save a file.
Failed to copy a file.
An undefined error occurred.
Contact your sales representative.
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[?] Unable to start EXPRESSBUILDER from Internal Flash Memory
Did you press <F3> key during POST?
→ Press <F3> key at the following message.
Press <F2> Setup, <F3> Internal Flash Memory, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12>
Network
Have you inserted a CD/DVD or removable media to the server?
→ Remove a CD/DVD or removable media from the server and try again.
Is the data of Internal Flash Memory broken?
→ Run EXPRESSBUILDER from DVD, perform Update of Internal Flash Memory in Utility menu,
and try again.
[?] The server restarts automatically while operating EXPRESSBUILDER
Is Boot Monitoring enabled?
→ Disable Boot Monitoring in BIOS settings before operating EXPRESSBUILDER.
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Problem of Windows installation
[?] Unable to create a partition when installing Windows Server 2012 R2
Is the following message displayed?
→ The message above means that you failed to create a partition.
In this case, delete the partition you attempted to create, and then create a new partition. If you
have connected a data disk to a partition, be careful not to delete that partition.
For details, refer to the Microsoft website below:
Windows Server 2012 R2
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn387077.aspx
[?] Unable to install Windows
Is the target drive properly installed?
→ Make sure that the drive is installed securely and that cables are properly connected.
Is the format of the drive supported in your boot mode?
→ The supported disk formats differ as follows depending on the boot mode of BIOS settings.
Boot mode Format
UEFI GUID partition table (GPT)
Legacy BIOS Master boot record (MBR)
For example, the following message is displayed if you install the OS to an MBR drive with UEFI
mode.
If you change the format, the data of drive is cleared and a new partition is created. Before
creating a new partition, be sure to backup the necessary data.
Did you configure the RAID controller?
→ For the RAID system, use EXPRESSBUILDER or RAID Configuration Utility (LSI Software RAID
Configuration Utility) to properly configure the RAID controller before installing OS.
Did you create a logical drive?
→ For the RAID system, create a logical drive using EXPRESSBUILDER or RAID Configuration
Utility (LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility) to install OS.
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[?] Unable to install Windows
Have you checked precautions for installation?
→ See "Installation Guide (Windows)".
[?] A product key was not requested
→ If you install using Backup DVD-ROM, entering the product key is not required.
[?] The following devices are displayed under Problem Devices in Windows Server 2012 R2running in
Server Core installation
● SM Bus Controller
● Base System Device
● System Interrupt Controller
● Performance Counter
● PCI Device
● PCI Simple Communications Controller
→ There is no problem even if the above devices are displayed in this server.
[?] Unable to access the partition which was previously created after reinstalling OS while several
drives are connected
→ For details, refer to the Microsoft website below:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2497048/ja (Japanese only)
[?] Windows was installed as Workgroup although you have specified the setting of joining the
domain at the installation
Is a LAN cable connected?
→ If a LAN cable is not connected, Windows is installed as Workgroup. Change the setting on
Windows property.
[?] The Telnet Service is not installed
→ Adjust the computer name to 14 characters or less, and then install the Telnet Service according to
the following procedure:
(1) Click Start, and then click Run.
(2) Type tlntsvr/service in Open, and then click OK.
(3) Click Start, point to Control Panel, click Administrative Tools, and then click Services to
confirm whether the Telnet Service is registered.
* You can specify the computer name with 15 characters or more after the installation of
Telnet Service is finished.
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[?] Unable to run "Parameter file for Windows OS"
Is the file extension (.hta) correctly associated?
"Parameter file for Windows OS" must be run using Microsoft HTML Application host (HTA).
Follow the steps below to associate the file extension with Microsoft HTML Application host.
(1) Click Start, and then click Run.
(2) Enter %windir%\system32\mshta.exe/register.
[?] An error message is displayed at rebooting after installing the graphics accelerator driver
Is your installation Server Core of Windows Server 2012 R2?
An application error is registered in the event viewer, but this does not affect operations.
5.4
Problem at Starting Windows
[?] Unable to start OS
Has the configuration of the RAID controller changed?
Set the correct configuration by using RAID Configuration Utility (LSI Software RAID Configuration
Utility).
Is the RAID controller found by POST?
Turn on the power after making sure the RAID controller is connected correctly.
Is the hard disk drive installed correctly?
Install it correctly.
Is the hard disk drive cable (used for connection with hard disk drive) connected correctly?
Connect the cable correctly.
Is EXPRESSBUILDER DVD inserted?
Remove EXPRESSBUILDER DVD and retry.
Is BIOS setting correct?
Use BIOS Setup Utility to check if the boot device is correctly specified at Boot menu.
Is the OS broken?
Use recovery process to recover the OS.
5.5
Problem of STOP Error
[?] Unable to turn the power OFF at the blue screen (STOP error screen)
Press POWER Switch for four seconds or longer to forcedly power off the server.
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Problem of RAID System
[?] Unable to rebuild the RAID array
Is the capacity of the SSD to be rebuilt enough?
→ Use a SSD with the same capacity as that of the faulty SSD.
Is the logical drive RAID0?
→ RAID0 cannot be rebuilt because it has no redundancy.
[?] Unable to automatically rebuild the RAID array
Did you secure sufficient time for replacing the SSD?
→ To work the auto rebuild feature, secure at least 90 seconds from when a SSD is removed to when
the drive is installed.
[?] Hard disk drive fails
→ Contact your sales representative.
[?] Unable to perform Consistency Check
Is the logical drive Critical or Degraded?
→ Replace the failed hard disk with new one, and then rebuild the RAID array.
Is RAID0 configured for the logical drive?
→ RAID0 has no redundancy and cannot perform Consistency Check.
[?] Unable to set Write-Back for Cache Mode
→ The current cache mode is displayed when you select Virtual Disks → Properties → Policies →
Write of LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. If an extra battery is faulty, is not connected, or
insufficiently charged, the Cache Mode is changed to WThru (Write Through) even if you specify
WBack (Write Back).
For details, see Chapter 2 (4. RAID System Configuration).
[?] DISK LED flashes
Does DISK LED flash frequently even while the HDD is not accessed?
→ When Patrol Read is running, DISK LED flashes even if the HDD is not being accessed. If SATA
HDD is used, the DISK LED may stay on.
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Problem of Internal Devices and Other Hardware
[?] Unable to access/operate the internal or external devices
Are cables properly connected?
→ Make sure that the interface cables and power cord are properly connected. Also make sure that
the cables are connected in the correct order.
Is the power-on order correct?
→ When the server has any external devices connected, power on the external devices first, then the
server.
Did you install drivers for connected optional devices?
→ Some optional devices require specific device drivers. Refer to the manual that comes with the
device to install its driver.
Are BIOS settings correct?
→ When the CPU blade has PCI devices connected, set the PCI device interrupt and others with
BIOS Setup Utility of the CPU blade. Some PCI devices require specific settings. Refer to the
manual that comes with the device for details.
Advanced → PCI Device → PCI IRQ xx
Advanced → PCI Configuration → PCI Slot 1 Option ROM
→ Some devices connected to the serial or USB port require I/O port address or operation mode
settings. Refer to the manual that comes with the device for details.
Advanced → Peripheral Configuration
Server → Console Redirection
Is an optional board setting correct?
→ Some PCI boards require special settings. Refer to the manual that comes with the board for
details.
→ Some devices connected to the serial or parallel port, or USB port require I/O port address or
operation mode settings. Refer to the manual that comes with the device.
[?] The keyboard or mouse does not work
Is the cable properly connected?
→ Make sure that the cable is connected to the connector on the front or rear of the server.
Are BIOS settings correct?
→ Check the following BIOS settings with BIOS Setup Utility.
Advanced → Peripheral Configuration, Advanced → NumLock
[?] Unable to access a solid state drive
Is the solid state drive applicable to the CPU blade?
→ Operation of any device that is not authorized by NEC is not supported.
Is the solid state drive properly installed?
→ The solid state drive is not connected to the internal connector when it is not completely installed.
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[?] Boot device order is forcedly changed
→ Boot device order will be changed if the boot device is disconnected or new boot device is
connected.
If the boot device is disconnected or new boot device is connected, change boot device order in
Boot menu of BIOS settings.
[?] Unable to access the (internal or external) SCSI devices
Is the SCSI device supported for use with the server?
→ Operation of any SCSI device that is not authorized by NEC is not supported.
Are the optional SCSI controllers properly configured?
→ If the optional SCSI controller board is installed and connecting SCSI devices, use the BIOS Setup
Utility of the controller to configure the SCSI devices correctly. For details, refer to the manual that
comes with the optional SCSI controller board.
Are SCSI devices settings correct?
→ If the server connects to external SCSI devices, SCSI ID and SCSI terminator need to be
configured. For details, refer to the manual that comes with the SCSI devices.
[?] When N8403-034/034F is used, the names of the Fibre Channel controllers appear with different
names on Device Manager
→ When N8403-034/034F is used on Windows, a different controller name may be displayed per
controller in Device Manager. It is not a problem in operating the system.
To display the correct controller name, please perform the following.
Start command prompt and run the following file in the system drive (usually, drive C:).
C:\Program Files(x86)\EXPRESSBUILDER\repository\005\win\winnt\drivers
\01_storage\1_ao_03\friendlyname.exe
If the above path does not exist, run the following file in the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.
\005\win\winnt\drivers\01_storage\1_ao_03\friendlyname.exe
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Problem of OS Operations
[?] Windows is unstable
Have you installed Starter Pack?
→ If the network driver is installed after OS is installed, Windows operation may become unstable.
See "Installation Guide (Windows)" to install Starter Pack.
[?] Windows is unstable after the system is restored from a backup tool
→ Installing Starter Pack by using EXPRESSBUILDER.
[?] Unable to find the server on network
Is the cable connected properly?
→ Check if the LAN cable is surely connected to the network and the cable is conformed to the
network interface protocol.
Is BIOS setting correct?
→ Check the following setting with BIOS Setup Utility.
Advanced → PCI Configuration → Embedded NIC (Dual Gbit) → LAN #1 Option ROM
Scan or LAN #2 Option ROM Scan
Have you completed a protocol and services settings?
→ Install the driver for the onboard LAN controller of the server and specify a protocol such as TCP/IP
or various services.
Are transfer rate settings correct?
→ The onboard LAN controller supports 10 Gbps and 1 Gbps networks. Specify the transfer rate and
duplex mode to the same value as the value specified for network HUB/switch.
If you want to use Wake On LAN feature, the link speed and the duplex mode must be specified as
"Auto Detect (Auto)".
[?] Forgotten my login name and password for Web browser to use the remote management
→ Restore the factory settings including login name and password in the following procedure.
Note
Settings of remote management feature with NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension will be
cleared when restoring the factory settings.
Back up the settings before restoring.
(1) Launch the Offline Tool according to Chapter 1 (9.1 Starting Offline Tools).
(2) On the Off-line TOOL MENU, select Server Configuration Utility → EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3
→ Configuration Initialization, and then press the <Enter> key.
(3) Wait until the message "Initialize of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 Configurations has been
completed successfully." appears. Do not reboot or power off the server while waiting for the
message to appear.
(4) Press the <Enter> key to go back to the Off-line TOOL MENU.
(5) Select Exit on Off-line TOOL MENU to quit the Offline Tool.
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Problem of EXPRESSBUILDER on Windows
[?] Unable to read instruction manuals
Have you installed Adobe Reader in your computer?
→ To read the manuals, install Adobe Reader in your computer.
Does the message below appear?
" Internet explorer has stopped working"
→ Close the error dialog box and proceed. If the same error appears, double-click "version.xml" on
the root folder of EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, click Yes at the dialog box displayed and click
Instruction Manuals on Autorun Menu again.
[?] The menu does not appear
Is the OS in the normal state?
→ The menu does not appear depending on the system registry settings or the timing to insert the
CD/DVD. Choose Computer from Explorer and double-click the icon of the set DVD drive.
[?] The menu item of Integrated Installation is gray
Is your system environment suitable?
→ To run Integrated Installation, log on to the Windows on the server with an administrative privilege.
[?] The menu is displayed with a wrong language
Is your system environment suitable?
→ Confirm the settings of Regional and Language Options. Specify the language settings of each
tab to English (US).
[?] Unable to create the repository
Do four drive letters remain?
→ Free at least four drive letters except A: and B: when creating the repository.
If the drive letters from C: to W: are already assigned, drive letters cannot be assigned to four
temporary drives and the installer cannot create the repository.
[?] The following message appears after the Update command of EXPRESSBUILDER is run
You need to format the disk in drive I: before you can use it.
Do you want to format it?
* The drive letter ("I:") is changed to other drive letter depending on your hardware environment.
→ Click Cancel to close the window. If you accidentally format it, you can recover by performing the
Update command again.
[?] The following message appears on the right bottom of screen
Device driver software was not successfully installed
→ Ignore the message. The message will automatically disappear.
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Problem of Bundled Software
[?] The installer is displayed with a wrong language or resulted in an error
Is your system environment suitable?
→ Confirm the settings of Regional and Language Options. Specify the language settings of each
tab to English (US).
[?] NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService (for Windows)
→ For details of NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService (for Windows), see “NEC ESMPRO
ServerAgentService Installation Guide (Windows)” in EXPRESSBUILDER.
[?] NEC ESMPRO Manager
→ For details of NEC ESMPRO Manager, see “NEC ESMPRO Manager Installation Guide
(Windows)” in EXPRESSBUILDER or its help.
5.11
Problem of Optical Disk Drive
[?] Unable to access or play CD/DVD
Is the disk properly set in the optical disk drive tray?
→ There is a holder in the tray to secure the disk. Make sure that the disk is securely placed in the
holder.
[?] The following message appears when inserting a CD/DVD
The DVD/CD-ROM is not inserted
or the wrong CD-ROM is inserted.
Please insert the correct DVD/CD-ROM.
OK
Is the CD/DVD dirty or damaged?
→ Take the CD/DVD out of the optical disk drive, confirm that it is not dirty or damaged, set the
CD/DVD again, and click OK.
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[?] Unable to access or play a CD/DVD
Is the CD/DVD supported by the server?
→ CD with copy guard feature is not supported.
→ CD/DVD for Macintosh is not supported.
Is the CD/DVD properly set in the optical disk drive tray?
→ Take the disk out of the tray, and set the disk with its label side upward.
Is there any dust or scratch on CD/DVD?
→ Check if there is a stain such as fingerprint or a crack on disk surface.
Is the session closed on rewritable CD/DVD?
→ Close the session, and then try to access the disk.
Did you use the writing software appropriate to drive?
→ If a combination of writing software and the drive is not appropriate, the disk cannot be accessed.
5.12
Problem at Powering Off
[?] The power is not turned off
Is the suppression feature of POWER Switch enabled?
→ Run BIOS Setup Utility and confirm the following setting.
Server → Power Switch Inhibit
Enabled state prohibits POWER Switch operation.
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Windows System Recovery
Recover the Windows system by using the following instructions if the system does not work normally.
Note
• After recovering the system, be sure to install each driver and Starter Pack, see
"Installation Guide (Windows)" to install Starter Pack and device drivers.
• Before recovering the system, make sure that the keyboard, display, and optical disk
drive are connected to the CPU blade.
• If the storage device cannot be found, the Windows system cannot be recovered.
6.1
Recovery of Windows Server 2012 R2
If the Windows does not start normally, you can recover it by using the feature of the Windows installation disc.
To run this feature, start the installation disc, and then choose Repair your computer in Windows Setup Wizard.
We recommend that this option is performed by the system administrator.
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Resetting and Clearing the Server
Read this section if the server does not work.
7.1
Hardware Reset
If you press RESET Switch, the CPU blade is reset and restarted.
Note Make sure that no processing is in progress before resetting the server except when the
server is stalled.
7.2
Software Reset
If the server halts before starting the OS, press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete> keys. Resetting the server clears all the
data in the memory and restarts the server.
Note Make sure that no processing is in progress before resetting the server except when the
server is stalled.
RESET Switch
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BMC Reset
Press BMC RESET Switch only if a problem occurs in EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 (BMC).
Do not press this switch usually.
Do not turn on/off the server, restart the system, or perform any switch operation for at least three minutes after
resetting the BMC.
Tips • BMC RESET Switch only resets BMC and does not restart the server.
• The network connection from client to BMC is disconnected when resetting BMC.
Follow the steps below to reset BMC.
1. Press ID/BMC RESET Switch for at least eight seconds. The ID LED starts blinking.
2. The blinking speed of ID LED becomes slower when you release your finger from ID/BMC RESET Switch.
In that state, press ID/BMC RESET Switch again within four seconds.
3. The BMC Reset starts. While BMC is being reset, STATUS LED lights red. Do not operate the server
while STATUS LED lights red.
After resetting BMC, STATUS LED lights green when the server is powered on, or goes off when the
server is off-powered.
ID / BMC RESET Switch
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Forced Shutdown
Use this feature when the OS shutdown command does not work, POWER Switch does not turn off the server, or
software reset does not work.
Continue to hold POWER Switch of the server for at least four seconds. The power is forcibly turned off.
To turn on the power back again, wait at least 30 seconds after turning off the power.
Note If the remote power-on feature is used, cycle the power once to load the OS after the power
has been forcibly turned off, and then turn off the power again by shutting down the OS.
POWER Switch
(Keep pressing for at
least four seconds.)
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System Diagnostics
System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server.
8.1
Tests
The following items are tested in System Diagnostics
● Memory
● CPU cache memory
● Hard disk drive
Important To avoid affecting a network and storage system, disconnect a LAN cable, Fibre
Channel, NEC Storage, and other external storage before running System
Diagnostics.
Tips
No data is written on the disk when checking the hard disk drives.
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Usage of System Diagnostics
After turning off the server or restarting the server, run System Diagnostics as follows.
1. Run EXPRESSBUILDER and choose Tool menu from Boot Selection Menu.
See Chapter 2 (5. Details of EXPRESSBUILDER) for details.
Note
Choose English if Language Selection Menu appears.
Press <Y> key if "Hit key to continue. [y|Y]" appears in Redirection mode.
2. Choose Test and diagnostics.
3. Choose End-User Mode (Basic) to run System Diagnostics.
This process takes about three minutes.
When the diagnostics is completed, the screen changes as shown below.
See eupro_ug_en.pdf in the \isolinux\diag folder of EXPRESSBUILDER for the End-User Mode
(Professional) feature.
Supervisor-Mode is intended for maintenance personnel.
Diagnostics tool title
Shows the name and version of the diagnostics tool.
Test window title
Shows the progress of the diagnostics. “Test End” appears when the diagnostics completes.
Test results
Shows the start, end, and elapsed time and completion status of the diagnostics.
Guideline
Shows the details of the keys to operate window.
Test summary window
Shows the results of each test. Move the cursor and press <Enter> key on the cursor line to display the
details of the test.
If an error is detected by System Diagnostics, the relevant test result in the Test summary window is
highlighted in red, and “Abnormal End” appears in the result on the right side.
Diagnostics tool title
Test window title
Test results
Test summary
window
Guideline
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Move the cursor to the test that detected the error, and press <Enter > key. Take notes about the error
message that has been output to the Detail Information screen and contact your sales representative.
4. Follow the guideline shown at the bottom of the screen, and press <Esc> key.
Enduser Menu below appears.
<Test Result>
Shows the diagnostics completion screen of the above diagnostics.
<Device List>
Shows a list of connected devices.
<Log Info>
Shows the log information of the diagnostics.
To save it, connect FAT formatted removable media, and then choose Save(F).
<Option>
Optional features can be used from this menu.
<Reboot>
Reboots the server.
5. Choose Reboot in Enduser Menu.
The server restarts. Remove EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the drive.
System Diagnostics is now completed.
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Offline Tools
Offline Tools are used for maintenance, failure analysis, and the settings of the server.
9.1
Starting Offline Tools
Start up Offline Tools at the following steps.
1. Turn on a display, and other peripheral devices, and then turn on the server.
2. Press <F4> key while the message below appears.
Press <F2> SETUP, <F3> Internal Flash Memory, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network.
3. Keyboard Selection Menu appears after POST completion.
The following menu appears after choosing a keyboard type.
4. Choose a feature from the menu.
See 9.2 Features of Offline Tools for more information.
Off-line TOOL MENU
Maintenance Utility
Server Configuration Utility
Exit
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Features of Offline Tools
Offline Tools has the following features.
Note
Disable RDX by setting RDX to hibernate mode before starting Offline Tools.
• Off-line Maintenance Utility
Off-line Maintenance Utility is started when Maintenance Utility is chosen. Off-line Maintenance Utility is
used for preventive maintenance and failure analysis for the server. If you are unable to start NEC
ESMPRO due to a failure, Off-line Maintenance Utility can be used to check the cause of the failure.
Note
Off-line Maintenance Utility is intended for maintenance personnel. Consult with
your sales representative if a trouble that requires Off-line Maintenance Utility
occurs.
Off-line Maintenance Utility has the following features.
– IPMI Information Viewer
Displays System Event Log (SEL), Sensor Data Record (SDR), and Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) in
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) and also back up such logs.
Using this feature, system errors and events can be investigated to locate the parts to be replaced.
You can also clear the SEL area, and specify the operation when the SEL area becomes full.
– System Information Viewer
Displays and saves information on processor (CPU) or BIOS.
– System Information Management
Specifies Product data and other System data.
• Server Configuration Utility
Use this utility to specify the alert notification feature by EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 and use the remote
management feature by "PC for Management".
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Console-less feature
Offline Tools can be remotely controlled from "PC for Management" without a keyboard or other consoles.
9.3.1
How to remotely control
Control from a LAN connected PC for Management using the remote KVM of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
For details of the remote KVM, see "EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 User’s Guide" in EXPRESSBUILDER.
You can also control Offline Tools remotely by using BIOS Console Redirection.
9.3.2
Preparation
Enable the remote management feature of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 in advance to check the hardware error
during console-less operation.
See "EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 User's Guide" or NEC ESMPRO Manager online help.
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Useful Features
This chapter describes useful features for using the server.
1. System BIOS
Describes how to set the BIOS settings.
2. Flash FDD
Describes the Flash FDD.
3. Power Control Feature
Describes the power control feature.
4. RAID System Configuration
Describes the RAID configuration utility installed in the server.
5. Details of EXPRESSBUILDER
Describes the EXPRESSBUILDER attached to the server.
6. EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3
Describes EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
7. NEC ESMPRO
Describes NEC ESMPRO used to manage and monitor the server.
8. NEC Product Info Collection Utility
Describes the NEC Product Info Collection Utility.
9 Ezclct Viewer
Describes the NEC Product Info Collection Utility.
10. Universal RAID Utility
Describes Universal RAID Utility, an application to manage or monitor the RAID controller s.
11. Advanced LAN Configuration
Describes the advanced LAN configuration.
12. Express Report Service / Express Report Service (HTTPS)
Describes Express Report Service / Express Report Service (HTTPS) that automatically notifies of fault
information occurred in the server.
13. Express Report Service (MG)
Describes Express Report Service (MG) that automatically notifies of fault information occurred in the server.
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1.
System BIOS
You can check and change the parameters using the BIOS Setup utility (SETUP).
1.1
Starting SETUP
Turn on the server and proceed with POST.
After a while, the following message appears at the bottom left of the screen.
Press <F2> SETUP, <F3> Internal Flash Memory, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network
If you press <F2>, SETUP will start after POST, and the Main menu appears.
(You can also start SETUP by pressing <F2> key while expanding option ROM.)
1.2
Parameters
SETUP has the following menus.
• Main menu
• Advanced menu
• Security menu
• Server menu
• Boot menu
• Save & Exit menu
These menus have submenus for relevant items. Selecting submenus allows you to configure further detailed
parameters.
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1.2.1
Main
When you start SETUP, the Main menu appears first.
Option Parameter Description
BIOS Information – –
BIOS Version (display only) Displays the BIOS version.
Build Date (display only) Displays the BIOS build date.
Access Level (display only) Displays the access level of the login user, Administrator or User.
If no password is specified,
Administrator
is displayed.
UEFI Spec Version (display only) Displays the UEFI Spec version that this server supports.
Memory Information – –
Total Memory (display only) Displays the basic memory capacity.
System Date WWW MM/DD/YYYY Sets the system date.
System Time HH:MM:SS Sets the system time
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Tips
Be sure to confirm that the date and time in the BIOS parameters are correctly configured.
Check the system clock monthly. Additionally, if you implement the server in a system that
requires highly accurate time, use of a time server (an NTP server) is recommended.
If the system time becomes considerably slow or fast over time even though you regularly
adjust it, contact the dealer where you purchased the server or the maintenance service
company for maintenance.
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Advanced
Advanced menu appears when the cursor is moved to Advanced.
For the menus that show a “ ” to their left, press <Enter> key to display its submenu, and then change the
settings.
When [UEFI] is selected for Boot Mode:
When [Legacy] is selected for Boot Mode:
Note The Network Stack Configuration submenu and UEFI Driver Configuration submenu
cannot be selected if Legacy is specified for Boot Mode.
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(1) Processor Configuration Submenu
On Advanced, choose Processor Configuration and then press <Enter> key to display the menu screen
shown below. For the menu that has on the left, move the cursor to it and then press <Enter> key to show its
submenus.
For details about the options, see the table on the next page.
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Option Parameter Description
Processor Information – –
Processor Power
Management
– –
DCU IP Prefetcher Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables Data Cache Unit (DCU) IP Prefetcher.
DCU Streamer Prefetcher Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables DCU Streamer Prefetcher.
Hardware Prefetcher Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables Hardware Prefetcher.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables the optimal access from memory to cache.
Execute Disabled Bit Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables Execute Disable Bit. This option is displayed
only when the installed processor supports this feature.
VT-x Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology.
Active Processor Cores 1-[X]
Specifies the number of active cores in processor.
The selectable number of cores depends on processor installed.
X denotes the maximum number of cores.
Hyper-Threading Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables the feature to simultaneously execute two
threads in a single core.
This option is displayed only when the installed processor
supports this feature.
PPIN Support [Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables Protected Processor Inventory Number
(PPIN). This option is displayed only when the installed
processor supports this feature.
X2APIC Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables X2APIC feature.
This item is selectable when Enabled is selected for VT-x and
VT-d.
The X2APIC feature must be enabled when using an OS shown
below:
– Windows Server 2012 R2 (used in UEFI Mode)
The X2APIC feature must be disabled when using an OS shown
below:
– Windows Server 2008 R2 (used in Legacy Mode)
See Chapter 1 Installing Windows in Installation
Guide, and determine whether this feature is
enabled or disabled according to description in
"Before Starting Setup".
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(a)
Processor Information Submenu
For details about the options, see the table below.
Option Parameter Description
Processor 1 CPUID (display only) Displays the ID of processor 1.
Processor Type (display only) Displays the type of processor 1.
Processor Speed (display only) Displays the clock speed of processor 1.
Active Cores (display only) Displays the number of active cores in processor 1.
Max Cores (display only) Displays the maximum number of cores in processor 1.
L2 Cache RAM (display only) Displays the secondary cache size of processor 1.
L3 Cache RAM (display only) Displays the tertiary cache size of processor 1.
Microcode Revision (display only) Displays the revision of the microcode applied to processor 1.
EMT64 (display only)
Displays
Supported
when processor 1 supports the Intel 64
architecture.
Hyper-Threading (display only)
Displays
Supported
when processor 1 supports
Hyper-Threading Technology.
Processor 2 CPUID (display only) Displays the ID of processor 2.
Not installed
indicates that processor 2 is not installed.
Processor Type (display only) Displays the type of processor 2.
Processor Speed (display only) Displays the clock speed of processor 2.
Active Cores (display only) Displays the number of active cores in processor 2.
Max Cores (display only) Displays the maximum number of cores for processor 2.
L2 Cache RAM (display only) Displays the secondary cache size of processor 2.
L3 Cache RAM (display only) Displays the tertiary cache size of processor 2.
Microcode Revision (display only) Displays the revision of the microcode applied to processor 2.
EMT64 (display only)
Displays
Supported
when processor 2 supports the Intel 64
architecture.
Hyper-Threading (display only)
Displays
Supported
when processor 2 supports
Hyper-Threading Technology.
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(b)
Processor Power Management Submenu
For details about the options, see the table below.
Option Parameter Description
Power Management Policy Performance Preferred
Energy Preferred
[Custom]
Specifies the power management policy.
Menu items below are selectable when
Custom
is specified.
Processor C3 Report [Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables the feature to report the processor C3 state
to OS.
Processor C6 Report [Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables the feature to report the processor C6 state
to OS.
Package C State Limit C0/C1
C2
C6(non Retention)
C6(Retention)
[No Limit]
Specifies the upper limit for Package C state of the processor.
EIST Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology.
This option is displayed only when the installed processor
supports this feature.
Energy Performance Performance
[Balanced Performance]
Balanced Power
Power
Specifies whether the performance is preferred or energy-saving
is preferred while processor is running.
This option is displayed when
EIST
is set to
Enabled
.
Turbo Boost Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables the Turbo Boost Technology. This option is
displayed when
EIST
is set to
Enabled
.
This option is displayed only when the installed processor
supports this feature.
Energy Efficient Turbo Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables Energy Efficient Turbo feature. This option is
displayed when
EIST
is set to
Enabled
and Turbo Boost is set to
Enabled
.
P-STATE Coordination [HW_ALL]
SW_ALL
SW_ANY
Specifies the type of P-STATE Coordination.
This option is displayed when
EIST
is set to
Enabled
.
Workload Sensitivity [Balanced]
I/O sensitive
Select
I/O sensitive
when system performance should take
precedence over the I/O workload.
Uncore Frequency Scaling Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables the feature that adjusts the Uncore operating
frequency dynamically.
Uncore Frequency
Coordination
[Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables the feature that adjusts the operating
frequency of Uncore in each processor. This option is displayed
when
Uncore Frequency Scaling
is set to
Enabled
.
Hardware P-State
[Disabled]
Autonomous
Corporative
Specifies the Hardware P-State mode of a processor. This
option is displayed when the processor supporting this feature is
installed.
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Option Parameter Description
Autonomous C-State
[Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables the Autonomous C-State of a processor.
This option is displayed when the processor supporting this
feature is installed.
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(2) Memory Configuration Submenu
On Advanced, choose Memory Configuration and then press <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown
below. For the menu that has on the left, move the cursor to it and then press <Enter> key to show its
submenus.
Option Parameter Description
Memory Information – –
Hardware Memory Test [Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables to execute memory test during POST.
If a memory error is detected while this option is set to
Enabled
, the
relevant memory resource is degraded.
Memory Retest [No]
Yes
When this option is set to
Yes
, all DIMMs are reconfigured at POST. No is
automatically selected after DIMMs are reconfigured.
Memory Frequency Limit [Auto]
1333 MHz
1600 MHz
1866 MHz
2133 MHz
2400MHz
Specifies the upper limit of operating frequency of memory.
The operating frequency is subject to be lowered than the specified value
depending on memory configuration.
NUMA Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables Non-Uniform Memory Access feature. This option is
displayed only in multiple CPU configuration.
Cluster On Die [Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables Cluster On Die feature. This option is accessible
when the installed processor supports this feature and
Enabled
is
specified for
NUMA
.
This option must be disabled on VMware ESXi 5.x.
Early Snoop Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables Early Snoop feature. This option is accessible when
Disabled
is specified for
Cluster on Die
.
Memory RAS Mode [Independent]
Mirroring
Lock Step
Sparing
Specifies the memory RAS mode.
Refer to Chapter 2 (1.5.5 Using Memory RAS Feature) in User's Guide.
Patrol Scrub Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables memory RAS feature (Patrol Scrubbing).
Demand Scrub Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables memory RAS feature (Demand Scrubbing).
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Memory Information Submenu
Option Parameter Description
Total Memory (display only) Displays the basic memory capacity.
Current Memory Speed (display only) Displays current memory operating frequency.
Mirroring (display only) Supported
is displayed when mirroring feature is available in the
current memory configuration and
Mirroring
is specified for
Memory RAS Mode
.
Sparing (display only) Supported
is displayed when sparing feature is available in the
current memory configuration and
Sparing
is specified for
Memory RAS Mode
.
Lock Step (display only) Supported
is displayed when Lock Step feature is available in
the current memory configuration and
Lock Step
is specified for
Memory RAS Mode.
CPU1_DIMM1-9 Status
CPU2_DIMM1-9 Status
(display only) Displays the capacity and status of each DIMM.
Number
: Indicates the memory capacity and that the DIMM is
working normally.
Number (Mirrored / Lock Step / Spared)
: Indicates the memory
capacity and specified mode (Mirrored / Lock Step / Spared) in
memory RAS mode.
Number (Error)
: Indicates the memory capacity and failed
DIMM.
Disabled
: Indicates the DIMM has been degraded due to a
memory error.
Not Present
: Indicates that no DIMM is installed.
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(3) PCI Configuration Submenu
On Advanced, chose PCI Configuration and then press <Enter> key to display the menu screen as shown
below.
Option Parameter Description
PCI Device Controller and
Option ROM Settings
– –
PCI Link Speed Settings – –
ASPM Support [Disabled]
Auto
Specifies the level of Active State Power Management. When
Auto
is selected, the level supported by the system is
automatically set.
AER Support Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables the feature of the OS that controls PCIe
Advanced Error Reporting.
This menu does not affect to Onboard LAN/VGA.
4GB PCI Hole Granularity 3GB
[2 GB]
1 GB
Specifies the size of address space used for PCI device.
PCI Bus Static Allocation Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables static allocation of the PCI bus number.
PCIe Completion Timeout 50 µsec to 10 msec
16 msec to 55 msec
65 msec to 210 msec
[260 msec to 900 msec]
1 sec to 3.5 sec
4 sec to 13 sec
17 sec to 64 sec
Specifies completion timeout time for PCIe devices.
I/O Non-Posted Prefetch
[Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables I/O Non-Posted Prefetch feature.
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(a) PCI Device Controller and Option ROM Settings Submenu
Option Parameter Description
LAN1 Option ROM Scan
Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables the option ROM Scan for on-board LAN 1.
LAN2 Option ROM Scan
[Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables the option ROM Scan for on-board LAN 2.
Mezzanine
Slot 1 Option ROM Scan
Slot 2 Option ROM Scan
[Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables the option ROM Scan on each Mezzanine
slot.
Available Boot protocol is displayed if this item is set to
Enabled
and a Mezzanine card which has network boot function is
installed.
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Note For a RAID controller, LAN card (network boot), or Fibre Channel controller, if no hard disk
drive on which an OS is installed is connected, set the option ROM for that PCI slot to
Disabled.
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If a network card equipped with four ports is installed in Slot 2, the screen as shown below is displayed.
Option Parameter Description
LAN1 Option ROM Scan
Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables the option ROM Scan for on-board LAN 1.
LAN2 Option ROM Scan
[Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables the option ROM Scan for on-board LAN 2.
Mezzanine
Slot 1 Option ROM Scan
Slot 2 Port 1 Option ROM Scan
Slot 2 Port 2 Option ROM Scan
[Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables the option ROM Scan on each Mezzanine
slot.
Available boot protocol is displayed if this item is set to
Enabled
and a Mezzanine card which has network boot function is
installed.
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Note For a RAID controller, LAN card (network boot), or Fibre Channel controller, if no hard disk
drive on which an OS is installed is connected, set the option ROM for that PCI slot to
Disabled.
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(b) PCI Link Speed Settings Submenu
Option Parameter Description
Target Link Speed Limit [Auto]
2.5 GT/s
5.0 GT/s
Specifies the upper limit of link speed of onboard PCI device.
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(4) Advanced Chipset Configuration Submenu
On Advanced, choose Advanced Chipset Configuration and then press <Enter> key to display the menu
screen as shown below.
For details about the options, see the table below.
Option Parameter Description
Current QPI Link Freq (display only) Displays the current QPI link speed.
This item is displayed only in multiple processor configuration.
QPI Frequency Limit [Auto]
6.4 GT/s
8.0 GT/s
9.6 GT/s
Specifies the upper limit of QPI link speed.
VT-d Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed
I/O. This option is displayed only when a processor that supports
this feature is installed.
I/OAT Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel I/O Acceleration Technology.
Wake On LAN/PME Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables the feature that remotely powers on through
a network.
Wake On RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables the feature that remotely powers on using
the real time clock.
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(5) Storage Configuration Submenu
On Advanced, choose SATA Configuration and then press <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown
below. For the menu that has on the left, move the cursor to it and then press <Enter> key to show its
submenus.
For details about the options, see the table below.
Option Parameter Description
SATA Mode Disabled
IDE Mode
AHCI Mode
[RAID Mode]
Set SATA Mode.
Hard Disk Pre-Delay [Disabled]
3 Seconds
6 Seconds
9 Seconds
12 Seconds
15 Seconds
21 Seconds
30 Seconds
Specify the delay time before HDD is accessed during POST.
Onboard SATA RAID Oprom Disable
[Enable]
Enable or disable the option ROM scan for onboard SATA RAID.
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When using SSD as a single unit, change parameter for SATA Mode to AHCI Mode.
If AHCI Mode is specified for SATA Mode, the screen as shown below appears.
Option Parameter Description
SATA Information – This menu appears when other than RAID Mode is specified for
SATA Mode.
SATA Mode Disabled
IDE Mode
AHCI Mode
[RAID Mode]
Set SATA Mode.
Hard Disk Pre-Delay [Disabled]
3 Seconds
6 Seconds
9 Seconds
12 Seconds
15 Seconds
21 Seconds
30 Seconds
Specify the delay time before HDD is accessed during POST.
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Note NEC has not verified the operation in IDE mode.
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(6) USB Configuration Submenu
On Advanced, choose USB Configuration and then press <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown
below.
Option Parameter Description
Device Reset Timeout 10 sec
[20 sec]
30 sec
40 sec
Specifies the time to wait when issuing a Start Unit Command to
a USB mass storage device until a timeout occurs.
Controller Timeout 1 sec
5 sec
10 sec
[20 sec]
Specifies the time to wait when issuing Control, Bulk, or Interrupt
Transfer Command to a USB Controller until a timeout occurs.
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(7) Serial Port Configuration Submenu
On Advanced, choose Serial Port Configuration and then press <Enter> key to display the menu screen
shown below.
On BIOS Redirection Port, choose Serial Port B and then press <Enter> key to display the menu screen
shown below.
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For details about the options, see the table below.
Option Parameter Description
Serial Port B Settings – –
Serial Port B Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables serial Port B.
Serial B Base I/O 3F8h
[2F8h]
3E8h
2E8h
Specifies the base I/O address for serial port B.
Serial B Interrupt IRQ 4
[IRQ 3]
Specifies the interrupt for serial port B.
Console Redirection Settings – –
BIOS Redirection Port [Disabled]
Serial Port B
Enables or disables console redirection for a specified serial port.
Specifying
Serial Port B
allows direct connection via a terminal
unit such as NEC ESMPRO Manager.
The screen size of the terminal unit must be 80 x 25. The option
items shown below are displayed.
Terminal Type [VT100+]
VT-UTF8
ANSI
Specifies the terminal type.
Baud Rate 9600
19200
57600
[115200]
Specifies the baud rate.
Data Bits 7
[8]
Specifies the data bit width.
Parity [None]
Even
Odd
Specifies the parity bits.
Stop Bits [1]
2
Specifies stop bits
Flow Control None
[Hardware RTS/CTS]
Specifies the flow control method.
Continue C.R. after POST Disabled
[Enabled]
Specifies whether to continue console redirection after POST
completes.
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Note The parameters for the serial ports A and B are contained in NEC ESMPRO Manager,
Online BMC Configuration Tool, and EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3. However, the setting for
serial port A are invalid because this server does not have serial port A.
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(8) Network Stack Configuration submenu
From the Advanced menu, select Network Stack Configuration and then press the <Enter> key to display the
menu screen shown below.
Option Parameter Description
Network Stack Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables UEFI Network Stack. If this option is set to
Enabled
, the menu items below appear.
PXE Configuration – –
Network Mode Disabled
[IPv4]
IPv6
Specifies the PXE network mode.
Media Detect Count [1]-50 Specifies the number of times trying to detect media at PXE
connection.
iSCSI Configuration – –
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(a) iSCSI Configuration submenu
Option Parameter Description
iSCSI Initiator Name Alphanumeric character
between 4 and 223
Specifies the name of the iSCSI Initiator. The initiator name must
be IQN format (iSCSI Qualifier Name).
The menu items below can be selected when
iSCSI Initiator
Name
is specified.
Add an Attempt – –
Attempt [XX] – –
Delete Attempts – –
Change Attempt Order – –
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①.
Add an Attempt submenu
Note A MAC address is displayed when the onboard LAN controller or the UEFI driver for the PCI
device is loaded.
Option Parameter Description
MAC [XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX] – –
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i. MAC [XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX] submenu
Option Parameter Description
iSCSI Attempt Name Up to 96 alphanumeric
characters
Specifies an attempt name of iSCSI.
iSCSI Mode [Disabled]
Enabled
Enabled for MPIO
Specifies iSCSI mode.
Internet Protocol [IP4]
IP6
Specifies IP mode of iSCSI.
Connection Retry Count 0-[5]-16 Specifies the retry count for iSCSI connection.
Connection Establishing
Timeout
100-[16000]-20000 Specifies the timeout time in msec for iSCSI connection.
OUI-format ISID (Display only) Displays the OUI-format ISID.
Configure ISID 6-digit numeric Specifies the lower three bytes of the OUI-format ISID. The MAC
address is stored by default.
Enable DHCP [Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables the DHCP server.
Initiator IP Address IP Address Specifies the IP address of the initiator. This item is not displayed
when
Enabled
is selected for
Enable DHCP
or
IP6
is selected for
Internet Protocol
.
Initiator Subnet Mask IP Address Specifies subnet mask of initiator. This item is not displayed
when
Enabled
is selected for
Enable DHCP
.
Gateway IP Address
Specifies a gateway. This item is not displayed when
Enabled
is
selected for
Enable DHCP
.
Get Target info via DHCP [Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables the feature to obtain information of the target
device via the DHCP server. This item is not displayed when
Disabled
is selected for
Enable DHCP
.
Target Name Alphanumeric
characters between 4
and 223
Specifies the target name with IQN (iSCSI Qualifier) format. This
item is not displayed when
Enabled
is selected for
Get Target
info via DHCP
.
Target IP Address IP Address Specifies the IP address of the target device.
This item is not displayed when
Enabled
is selected for
Get
Target info via DHCP
.
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Option Parameter Description
Target Port 0-65535 Specifies the target port.
This item is not displayed when
Enabled
is selected for
Get
Target info via DHCP
.
Boot LUN Up to 20 alphanumeric
characters
Specifies the LUN.
This item is not displayed when
Enabled
is selected for
Get
Target info via DHCP
.
Authentication Type CHAP
[None]
Specifies the authentication type.
CHAP Type One Way
[Mutual]
Specifies the CHAP type.
This item is displayed when
CHAP
is selected for
Authentication Type
.
CHAP Name Up to 126 alphanumeric
characters
Specifies the CHAP name.
This item is displayed when
CHAP
is selected for
Authentication Type
.
CHAP Secret alphanumeric
characters between 12
and 16 digits
Specifies the CHAP secret.
This item is displayed when
CHAP
is selected for
Authentication Type
.
CHAP Status (Display only) Displays the status of the CHAP secret.
This item is displayed when
CHAP
is selected for
Authentication Type
.
Reverse CHAP Name Up to 126 alphanumeric
characters
Specifies the reverse CHAP name.
This item is displayed when
CHAP
is selected for
Authentication Type
and
Mutual
is selected for
CHAP Type
.
Reverse CHAP Secret Alphanumeric
characters between 12
and 16 digits
Specifies the reverse CHAP secret.
This item is displayed when
CHAP
is selected for
Authentication Type
and
Mutual
is selected for
CHAP Type
.
Reverse CHAP Status (Display only) Displays the status of the reverse CHAP secret.
This item is displayed when
CHAP
is selected for
Authentication Type
and
Mutual
is selected for
CHAP Type
.
Save Changes – Saves the current settings.
Back to Previous Page – Returns to the iSCSI Configuration submenu.
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②.
Attempt[XX] submenu
Options and parameters are same as those in MAC [XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX] submenu.
See MAC [XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX] submenu.
③.
Delete Attempts submenu
Option Parameter Description
Attempt [XX] [Disabled]
Enabled
Selects
Enabled
for an iSCSI attempt you want to delete.
Commit Changes and Exit – Saves the current setting and returns to the iSCSI Configuration
submenu.
Discard Changes and Exit – Discards the current setting and returns to the iSCSI
Configuration submenu.
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④.
Change Attempt Order submenu
Option Parameter Description
Change Attempt Order – Specifies the priority of iSCSI attempt.
Press the <Enter> key to open the pop-up window, and specify
the priority by using <+> or <–> key.
Commit Changes and Exit – Saves the current setting and returns to the iSCSI Configuration
submenu.
Discard Changes and Exit – Discards the current setting and returns to the iSCSI
Configuration submenu.
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(b) UEFI Driver Configuration submenu
Option Parameter Description
(UEFI Driver Name) – This item is displayed when the onboard LAN controller or a UEFI
driver for a PCI device is loaded.
The on-screen menu differs depending on the specified UEFI
driver.
Driver Health – –
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(c) VLAN Configuration (MAC:XXXXXXXXXXXX) submenu
Option Parameter Description
Create New VLAN
－ －
VLAN ID [0]-4094 Specifies VLAN ID.
Priority [0]-7 Specifies VLAN Priority.
Add VLAN
－
Adds VLAN.
Configured VLAN List
－ －
VLAN ID: [x], Priority:[x] [Disabled]
Enabled
Set VLAN to be deleted to [Enabled]
Remove VLAN
－
Deletes the specified VLAN.
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Option Parameter Description
(UEFI Driver Name) (Display only) Displays the status of the UEFI driver.
This item is displayed when the onboard LAN controller or a UEFI
driver for a PCI device is loaded, and the UEFI driver supports
the Driver Health Protocol.
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Security
Security menu appears when the cursor is moved to Security.
For the menu that has on the left, press <Enter> key to display its submenu, and then change the settings.
Choose either Administrator Password or User Password, and then press <Enter> key to display the screen
where you can register/change the password.
Tips
• Set Administrator Password before setting User Password.
• Do not set any password before installing OS.
• If you have forgotten any password, contact your sales representative.
See Chapter 1 (7. Resetting and Clearing the Server) for how to clear password.
Option Parameter Description
Password Configuration – –
Administrator Password Up to 20 alphanumeric
characters
Specifies the administrator password.
This password can be used to access all SETUP menus. This
option can only be specified by logging in with an administrator
privilege.
If no password is set, SETUP starts with an administrator
privilege.
User Password Up to 20 alphanumeric
characters
Specifies the user password.
This password can be used to access the limited SETUP menus.
This option can only be specified by logging in with an
administrator privilege.
Security Configuration – –
Password On Boot [Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables the feature that requires a password on boot.
This item is selectable only when the
Administrator Password
has been set.
Disable Remote Media USB
Ports
[Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables the USB port that Remote Media uses.
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Option Parameter Description
Remote Keyboard and Mouse Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables the remote keyboard and mouse supported
by BMC.
NVRAM Write Policy
[Unlock]
Lock
Set the operation policy to write to the BIOS setting (NVRAM). If
"Lock" is specified, writing from the OS to NVRAM is restricted.
Trusted Computing – This option is displayed only when the mounted optional TPM kit.
This submenu is available for configuration only when
Administrator Password
has been set.
[ ]: Factory setting
(1) Trusted Computing Submenu
On Security menu, choose Trusted Computing and then press <Enter> key to display the menu screen shown
below.
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If TPM Support is enabled, the following menu screen appears.
If TXT Support is enabled, the following screen appears.
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For details about the options, see the table below.
Option Parameter Description
TPM Configuration – –
TPM20 Device Found
－
－
TPM Support [Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module feature.
When this option is
Enabled, Current TPM Status
Information
is displayed.
TPM State [Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables TPM features. This option can be changed
when
TPM Support
is
Enabled
.
Pending TPM operation [None]
TPM Clear
Specifies TPM operation.
This option can be changed when
TPM State
is
Enabled
.
Platform Hierarchy
Disabled
[Enabled]
Enable or disable Platform Hierarchy. This item can be selected if
"TPM Support" is "Enabled".
Storage Hierarchy
Disabled
[Enabled]
Enable or disable Storage Hierarchy. This item can be selected if
"TPM Support" is "Enabled".
Endorsement Hierarchy
Disabled
[Enabled]
Enable or disable Endorsement Hierarchy. This item can be
selected if "TPM Support" is "Enabled".
Hash Poicy
[SHA-1]
SHA-2
Specify Hash Policy. This item can be selected if "TPM Support" is
"Enabled".
Intel(R) TXT Configuration – –
TXT Support [Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables Intel Trusted Execution Technology.
This option can be changed when
VT-x, VT-d
, and
TPM State
are
Enabled
.
VT-x Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology
(Virtualization Technology for processer)
VT-d Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed
I/O. This option is displayed only when a processor that
supports this feature is installed.
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Server
Server menu appears when the cursor is moved to Server. For the menu that has on the left, move the cursor
to it and then press <Enter> key to show its submenus.
The Server menu screen shows the options you can configure and their features. For the menu System
Management, move the cursor to it and then press the <Enter> key to show its submenus.
Option Parameter Description
System Management – –
Power Control Configuration
– –
Assert NMI on PCIe Error Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables the NMI assert feature. A NMI is asserted
when a PCIe Uncorrectable error is detected and PCI PERR or
SERR is detected.
FRB-2 Policy [Retry 3 Times]
Disable FRB2 Timer
Always Reset
Specifies how the server should operate if FRB level 2 errors
occur.
Boot Monitoring [Disabled]
5-60 minutes
Enables or disables the boot monitoring feature and specifies
the timeout setting. To use this feature, install NEC ESMPRO
ServerAgentService on Windows. If starting up an OS on which
it is not installed, disable this feature.
Boot Monitoring Policy [Retry 3 times]
Always Reset
Specifies the processing to be done when a time-out is enforced
during boot monitoring and the server is automatically reset.
Retry 3 times
resets the server upon the timeout and attempts
to boot OS up to three times.
Always Reset
retries booting the OS repeatedly.
This option can be selected only when Boot Monitoring is
enabled.
Thermal Sensor Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables the thermal sensor monitoring. If this option
is set to
Enabled
and when abnormal temperature is detected,
the POST stops before starting an OS, and waits until the
temperature becomes normal.
Check previous System
Config
[Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables configuration change monitoring. If this
option is set to Enabled and the system configuration differs
from the previous boot, the system stops the process and
displays the message to confirm whether you want to continue
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Option Parameter Description
to start the OS. During this process, POST is suspended until
user interruption occurs.
BMC IRQ [Disabled]
IRQ 11
Specifies whether to allocate interrupt lines for BMC.
Post Error Pause Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables the feature to suppress OS boot process
until user interruption occurs when POST detects an error. If this
option is set to [Disabled], the system attempts to start the OS
without waiting for user interruption, even if POST detects an
error.
Memory Error Halt
[Boot]
Enables or disables the feature to suppress OS boot process
until user interruption occurs when POST detects degradation
error occurred on memory resources. This feature is enabled if
POST Error Pause is set to
Enabled
.
Even if this option is set to
Boot
, operation stops at the end of
POST if errors occurred for all resources.
Power Switch Inhibit [Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables the power switch inhibit feature.
CLI SETUP [Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables the Command Line Interface SETUP
feature. When this option is set to
Enabled
, the operation of
SETUP is changed to use Command Line Interface (CLI). To
switch back to the menu operation, set this option to
Disabled
.
For details of the command, run HELP command after prompt of
CLI SETUP is displayed.
If the number of bootable devices exceeds a certain number, a
message "Failed to get Boot Variable data" is displayed on the
command line, and you are unable to open or change the
Boot
menu. Reduce the number of bootable devices by
disconnecting unused USB device, or change
Option ROM
Scan
for onboard devices or PCI slots to
Disabled
.
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(1) System Management Submenu
On Server, choose System Management and then press <Enter> key to show its submenus.
Option Parameter Description
BIOS Version (display only) Displays the current BIOS version.
UEFI Spec Version (display only) Displays the current version of UEFI Spec that the server
supports.
Board Part Number (display only) Displays the part number of the motherboard.
Board Serial Number (display only) Displays the serial number of the motherboard.
System Part Number (display only) Displays the part number of the system.
System Serial Number (display only) Displays the serial number of the system.
Chassis Part Number (display only) Displays the part number of the chassis.
Chassis Serial Number (display only) Displays the serial number of the chassis.
Onboard LAN1 MAC (display only) Displays the MAC address of the onboard LAN port 1.
Onboard LAN2 MAC (display only) Displays the MAC address of the onboard LAN port 2.
Management LAN MAC (display only) Displays the MAC address of the management LAN port.
BMC Device ID (display only) Displays the BMC device ID.
BMC Device Revision (display only) Displays the BMC device revision.
BMC Firmware Revision (display only) Displays the BMC firmware revision.
SDR Revision (display only) Displays the revision of the sensor data record.
NM Firmware Version (display only) Displays the firmware version of Intel Node Manager.
Descriptor Revision (display only) Displays the Descriptor revision.
Chipset Revision (display only) Displays the Chipset revision.
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(2) Power Control Configuration Submenu
On Server, choose Power Control Configuration and then press <Enter> key to show its submenus.
Option Parameter Description
AC-LINK Stay Off
[Last State]
Power On
Sets AC-LINK feature that specifies how the DC power state
should be when the AC power is supplied again after loss of
power. See the table below.
The table below shows the operation when the AC power is turned off once and then back on, in accordance with
the AC LINK setting.
System status before AC power was turned off
AC LINK setting
Stay Off Last State Power On
Operating (DC power is ON) Off On On
Abort (DC power is Off) Off Off On
Forced shutdown* Off On On
* Continue pressing POWER Switch for at least four seconds to forcibly turn off the power.
Tips
• If an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is used for automatic operation, set the
AC-LINK to Power On.
• The setting of AC-LINK is made valid at the next POST execution.
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Boot
Boot menu appears when the cursor is moved to Boot.
For details about the options, see the table below.
Option Parameter Description
Boot Configuration – –
Quiet Boot Disabled
[Enabled]
Enables or disables the feature to display the logo during POST.
Disabled
: the results of POST execution are displayed instead of the
NEC logo after the power is turned on.
If
BIOS Redirection Port
is enabled, this option is shown as
Unavailable
and inaccessible (run with
Disabled
state automatically).
Bootup Numlock State On
[Off]
Enables or disables Numlock feature for keyboard.
Setup Prompt Timeout [0] – 65535 Specifies the time until <F2> is pressed to launch SETUP in the range
between 0 and 65535 seconds.
Boot Mode Legacy
[UEFI]
Specifies the boot mode.
Select
UEFI
for the following OS:
– Windows Server 2012 R2 (used in UEFI Mode)
Select
Legacy
for the following OS:
– Windows Server 2008 R2 (used in Legacy Mode)
See Chapter 1 Installing Windows in Installation Guide, and determine
the Boot Mode according to description in "Before Starting Setup".
Boot Option Priorities – –
Boot Option #1 – These items display the priority of boot devices.
If all of the Boot Options are set to
Disabled
, the SETUP starts running
upon completion of POST.
Boot Option #2 –
Boot Option #3 –
Boot Option #4 –
CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS
Priorities
– Specifies the boot priority for each BIOS Boot Specification (BBS).
Floppy Drive BBS Priorities –
Network Drive BBS Priorities –
Hard Drive BBS Priorities –
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How to change the boot priority
1. When BIOS detects a bootable device, it displays device information in the designated area.
2. Move the cursor to a device using the <↑>/<↓> keys, and change the priority (first to fourth) using the
<+>/<−> keys.
Rules on boot priority
1. If a bootable device is newly connected, the priority lowest in its BBS Priorities is assigned to that device.
2. If a bootable device is disconnected from the server, the relevant device is removed from BBS Priorities of
that device type.
3. When Load Setup Defaults is executed on Save & Exit menu, the Boot Option and BBS Priorities of
that device type are changed as follows.
a) Priority in Boot Option
1. Boot Option #1 : CD/DVD ROM
2. Boot Option #2 : Removable
3. Boot Option #3 : Network
4. Boot Option #4 : Hard
b) Priority in BBS Priorities
Devices other than USB device (e.g., SATA device, RAID device) is given higher priority, and USB
device is given priority next to non-USB devices.
The highest priority within "CD/DVD Priorities" is assigned to AMI Remote CD/DVD device.
c) Bootable device
If a bootable device has been disabled, cancel the Disabled status, and register the device in BBS
Priorities.
Tips
• If Boot Mode is set to UEFI, HDD Priorities shows the name registered in the
installed OS.
• If Boot Mode is set to Legacy, HDD Priorities shows the model number of the
hard disk drive.
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Save & Exit
Save & Exit menu appears when the cursor is moved to Save & Exit.
The options of this menu are described below.
(a) Save Changes and Exit
SETUP closes with all the changes saved in Non-volatile RAM (NVRAM). After closing SETUP, the system
automatically restarts.
(b) Discard Changes and Exit
SETUP closes without saving the changes and returns to the previous BIOS settings. After closing SETUP,
the system automatically restarts.
(c) Save Changes and Power Off
The SETUP utility closes with all the changes saved in NVRAM.
After the SETUP utility closes, the power of the server is automatically turned off.
(d) Discard Changes and Power Off
The SETUP utility closes without saving the changes in NVRAM. The setting at startup of SETUP utility is
retained.
After the SETUP utility closes, the power of the server is automatically turned off.
(e) Load Setup Defaults
This option resets all settings in SETUP to the default settings.
Note
• Factory settings are subject to change from the default settings depending on the server
model. The settings must be corrected according to your hardware/software
environment by referring to the list of settings in this section.
• The values of iSCSI Configuration submenu and UEFI Driver Configuration submenu
do not return to the default value.
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Flash FDD
Flash FDD is a device that is compatible with a floppy disk drive.
One Flash FDD can be connected to a USB connector of this server. If another USB floppy disk drive is
connected to the server, remove it.
CAUTION
Be extremely careful not to lose Flash FDD or have it stolen.
If Flash FDD is lost, stolen, misappropriated, or fraudulently obtained, there is a risk of
leaking confidential information to a third party. NEC assumes no responsibility for
damages caused by leaking confidential information in this way.
If you want to change the write protection, remove Flash FDD from the server and change the write protection
switch, and then connect it again.
Note
Be careful not to slide the write protection switch on the Flash FDD when connecting or
disconnecting it.
2.1
Notes on Using Flash FDD
Do not use Flash FDD to back up data. Flash FDD can only be used to save temporary data.
2.1.1
Compensation for recorded data
NEC does not pay compensation for data recorded on Flash FDD even if the data is lost.
2.1.2
Handling Flash FDD
● Flash FDDs are consumables. If Flash FDD causes an error, exchange to a new Flash FDD.
● Do not turn off the server while the access LED of Flash FDD is blinking.
● Flash FDD cannot be connected to a USB hub. Directly connect Flash FDD to the server.
● Before touching Flash FDD, discharge static electricity from your body by touching a nearby metal object
such as a doorknob or aluminum frame.
● Do not disassemble Flash FDD.
● Do not apply a strong shock to Flash FDD.
● Do not place Flash FDD in an area directly exposed to sunlight or near a heater.
● Do not handle Flash FDD while eating, drinking, or smoking. Also, avoid contact with thinner, alcohol, or
other corrosive substances.
● Install Flash FDD carefully to the server.
● Do not move the server with Flash FDD connected to USB connector of the server.
● Remove Flash FDD after using it.
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Using on EXPRESSBUILDER
● Connect Flash FDD after Home Menu appears.
● Remove Flash FDD from the server when closing EXPRESSBUILDER.
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Power Control Feature
EM manages power consumption of overall Blade Enclosure including blade servers. For power consumption
management provided by the EM card, refer to the relevant EM Card User's Guide.
3.1
Notes on Using Windows Server 2012 R2
Ignore the following event when running Windows Server 2012 R2. This event is logged at the normal operation
of controlling the server power.
• Source: Kernel-Processor-Power
Event ID: 7
Level: Warning
User: SYSTEM
• Source: Kernel-Processor-Power
Event ID: 37
Level: Warning
User: SYSTEM
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4.
RAID System Configuration
This section describes the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility
resides in system BIOS.
4.1
Running LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility
Use the BIOS Setup utility (SETUP) to start the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility.
4.1.1
Starting SETUP
Turn on the server and wait for POST to proceed.
After a while, the following message appears at the bottom left of the screen.
Press <F2> SETUP, <F4> ROM Utility
Press <12> Network
If you press the < F2> key, SETUP starts upon completion of POST and the Main menu is displayed. (You can
also start SETUP by pressing the < F2> key while expanding option ROM.)
Tips
If you fail to press the <F2> key or the system proceeds without displaying the following
screen, restart the system, and then press the <F2> keys on the POST screen.
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Advanced menu
The Advanced menu appears if you move the cursor to the position of Advanced.
If you select UEFI Driver Configuration and press the <Enter> key, the following submenu appears.
Select LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and press the <Enter> key. The TOP menu of LSI Software
RAID Configuration Utility appears.
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4.1.3
Quitting LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility
To quit the utility, press the <Esc> key on the TOP menu of LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility.
When the following screen appears, the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility is exited.
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Menu Tree
Menu Value Descriptions
Controller Management
> View Controller Information Display of the RAID controller information
Controller Marketing Name LSI Embedded MegaRAID
Name of the RAID controller
Display may differ due to the restrictions
for the number of digit in the display
depending on the server.
Serial Number none Serial number of the RAID controller
PCI ID Device-dependent PCI ID of the RAID controller
Host Interface PCI-E Host interface
Device Port Count Device-dependent Number of ports
PCI Slot Number Integrated PCI slot number of the RAID controller
Drive Count Device-dependent Number of Physical Drives
Virtual Drive Count Number of Virtual Drives
Encryption Capable No Encryption setting
Minimum Stripe Size 64 KB Minimum stripe size
Maximum Stripe Size 64 KB Maximum stripe size
Driver Version UEFI driver version
UEFI Driver TimeStamp
UEFI driver build timestamp
> Change Controller Properties
Change of the parameter for the RAID
controller
Apply Changes Reflecting the change
Set Factory Defaults Setting to the default value
Set Boot Device
Setting of the Virtual Drive to start up the
OS
Rebuild Rate 30 Ratio of the Rebuild IO (30%)
Background Initialization (BGI) Rate 30
Ratio of the Background Initialize IO
(30%)
Consistency Check Rate 30 Ratio of the consistency check IO (30%)
Disk Coercion 1 GB
Forcibly pack physical drives of different
size
Disk WC Disable
Setting of the physical drive caching.
The recommended setting is “Enable”.
Read Ahead Enable Read ahead setting
Auto Rebuild Enable Automatic Rebuild setting
Auto Resume Enable
Setting whether or not to reboot the
system automatically when it is rebooted
during Initialize, Rebuild, or consistency
check.
> Clear Configuration
Clearing the RAID Configuration
Virtual Drive Management
> Create Configuration Creating the RAID Configuration
Save Configuration Storing the created configuration
Select RAID Level Selecting the RAID level
Select Drives From
Selecting the HDD creating the Virtual
Drive
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Menu Value Descriptions
Select Drives Selecting the HDD creating the RAID
Virtual Drive Name Virtual Drive name
Virtual Drive Size Virtual Drive size
Virtual Drive Size Unit Unit of the Virtual Drive size
Stripe Size 64 KB Stripe size
Disk WC Disable
Setting of the physical drive caching.
The recommended setting is “Enable”.
Read Ahead Enable Read ahead setting
Disable Background Initialization No Background Initialize setting
> Manage Virtual Drive Properties
Apply Changes Reflecting the change
Select Virtual Drive Virtual Drive selection
Virtual Drive Name Virtual Drive name
Target ID Virtual Drive ID
RAID Level RAID level of the Virtual Drive
Virtual Drive Status Optimal Virtual Drive status
Virtual Drive Capacity (MB) Virtual Drive size
Segment Size 64 KB Stripe size
Disk WC Disable
Cache setting of the Physical Drive
The recommended setting is Enabled.
Read Ahead Enable Read Ahead setting
View Associated Drives
Displays the HDD configuring the Virtual
Drive
> Select Virtual Drive Operations Virtual Drive operation
Select Virtual Drive Virtual Drive selection
Start Locate Device-dependent
Lights on (blinks) the LED of the slot on
which the selected Virtual Drive is
mounted.
Stop Locate Device-dependent
Lights off the LED of the slot on which the
selected Virtual Drive is mounted.
Delete Virtual Drive Virtual Drive deletion
Virtual Drive Operation Operations of the Virtual Drive
Stop Operation
Stopping the operations being executed in
the Virtual Drive.
> View Drive Group Properties
Displays the area used by the members
configured in the Virtual Drive.
Drive Management
> View Drive Properties
Display of the property of the Physical
Drive
Select Drive Physical Drive selection
Drive ID Physical Drive ID
State Online Physical Drive status
Coerced Size (MB) Other Physical Drive size
Device Type Physical Drive type
Connected Port Port number
Media Errors Media error count
Predicted Fail Count 0 Failure prediction count
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Menu Value Descriptions
Available Size (MB) Available remained size
Used Space (MB) Size in use
Disk Protocol SATA Protocol
Negotiated Drive Transfer Speed Transfer rate
Number of Connections 1 Number of connected Physical Drives
Associated Virtual Drive
The selected Physical Drive is a Virtual
Drive of the member
Model Number Physical Drive model
Revision Physical Drive revision
> Select Drive Operations Operations of the Physical Drives
Select Drive Physical Drive selection
Start Locate Device-dependent
Lights on (blinks) the LED of the slot on
which the selected Physical Drive is
mounted.
Stop Locate Device-dependent
Lights off the LED of the slot on which the
selected Physical Drive is mounted.
Drive Operation Operations executed in the Physical Drive
Operation Progress
Progress of the operations being executed
in the Physical Drive.
Start Operation
Starting the operations to the Physical
Drive
Stop Operation
Cancel of the operations being executed
in the Physical Drive.
> View Global Hot Spare Drives Device-dependent Display of the Global Hot Spare Drive
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4.3
Procedures for Using Configuration Utility
4.3.1
Create/add configuration
1. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility.
2. From the TOP menu screen, select Virtual Drive Management, and then Create Configuration.
3. For Select RAID Level on the following screen, select the RAID level (RAID0, RAID1).
4. Create a virtual drive. The procedure for creating a new virtual drive is different from that for adding a
virtual drive. Creating a new virtual drive is to create a virtual drive by using a new physical device.
Adding a virtual drive is to create an additional virtual drive by using an unused area of the existing
Drive Group.
Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility
Create/add Virtual Drive
Check the Virtual Drive settings
Initialize the Virtual Drive
Perform Consistency Check
Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility
Install the OS and Universal RAID Utility*1
*1 This step is not required
if an virtual drive has
already been installed.
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The procedures to create the virtual drive in each case are as follows.
Note Up to eight virtual drives can be created.
4-1. New creation
1) On the screen shown in step 3, select “Unconfigured Capacity” for Select Drives From.
2) Select Select Drives, and then select the device type for Select Media Type.
Note • Do not select Both. This platform does not support Both of Media Type.
• The options for Select Media Type vary depending on the connected device.
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3) When the selected physical device type is displayed on the following screen, select the
physical device to be created and select “Enabled”.
4) Select all of the physical devices to be created, select Apply Changes, and then select OK
on the next screen.
Note You may select either of the upper or lower Apply Changes which is provided at two
locations.
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5) Specify values for Virtual Drive Name, Virtual Drive Size, Virtual Drive Size Unit, Disk
WC, and Read Ahead.
5-1. Virtual Drive Name: Specify the name of the virtual drive. (Optional)
5-2. Virtual Drive Size: Specify the capacity of the virtual drive.
5-3. Virtual Drive Size Unit: Specify the unit (MB/GB/TB) used for Virtual Drive Size.
5-4. Disk WC: Specify the Disk Write Cache policy.
Parameter Remarks
Enable* Write back
Disable Write through
* Recommended
* For this server, Setting “Enable” is recommended
for good performance. Note, however, that cached
data may be lost at an unexpected power failure.
Selecting “Disable” degrades performance by
approximately 50%, comparing with the “Enable”
setting.
5-5. Read Ahead: Specify the Read Ahead setting.
Parameter Remarks
Disable Does not perform read ahead.
Enable* Performs read ahead.
* Recommended
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6) When all the settings are completed, select Save Configuration.
Note You may select either of the upper or lower Save Configuration which is provided at two
locations.
7) Select Yes, and then select OK on the next screen. A virtual drive is created.
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