NEC Express5800-GT110b User's Guide
N8100-1592F/1593F/1594F
NEC Express5800/GT110b
EXP260A
User's Guide
1st Edition
4-2010
ONL-510_015_01-GT110b-100-99-1003
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SAFETY INDICATIONS
Follow the instructions in this manual for your safety to use the NEC Express server.
Your server contains components with possible danger, hazards that may cause by ignoring
warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards.
Server components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around
them as well as described in this manual.
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particular prohibited action. (Prohibited Action)
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mandatory action to avoid a particular hazard. (Mandatory Action)
(Example)
Plug in to a proper power source.
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Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in death or serious
personal injury if the instruction is ignored.
Indicates the presence of a hazard that may cause minor personal injury,
including burns, or property damage if the instruction is ignored.
Symbol to draw attention
CAUTION
Use a proper wall outlet of the specified voltage. Use of an improper power
source may cause a fire or a power leak.
Symbol indicating a prohibited
action (may not always be
indicated)
Description of a danger
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL AND WARNING LABELS
Attentions
Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock.
Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught.
Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury.
Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury.
Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire.
Indicates that improper use may cause loss of eyesight due to laser beam.
Indicates that improper use may cause explosion.
Indicates a general notice or warning that cannot be specifically identified.
Prohibited Actions
Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the server. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire
may be caused.
Do not place the server near the fire. Otherwise, a fire may be caused.
Do not touch the component specified by this symbol. Otherwise, an electric shock or
burn may be caused.
Do not use the server in the place where water or liquid may pour. Otherwise, an
electric shock or fire may be caused.
Do not touch the server with wet hand. Otherwise, an electric shock may be caused.
Indicates a general prohibited action that cannot be specifically identified.
Mandatory Action
Unplug the power cord of the server. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be
caused.
Be sure to provide earthing. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be caused.
Indicates a mandatory action that cannot be specifically identified. Make sure to follow
the instruction.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CE Statement
Warning : This is a Class A product. In domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures (EN55022).
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PREFACE
Congratulations on the purchase of your NEC Express server.
Purchase of this server is your assurance of receiving state-of-the-art, high quality hardware to meet
your needs, both now and in the future.
Read this User's Guide thoroughly to fully understand handling of the NEC Express server and
appreciate its functions to the maximum extent.
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ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE
This manual is a guide for proper setup and use of your server.
This manual also covers useful procedures for dealing with difficulties and problems that may arise
during setup or operation of your server.
Keep this manual for future use.
The following describes how to proceed with this manual.
How to Use This Manual
To aid you in finding information quickly, this manual contains the following information:
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server
includes information that needs attention to use the server. Make sure to read this chapter
before setting up and using the server. It also includes requirements and advisory information
for transfer and disposal of the server.
Chapter 2 General Description
includes information necessary to use the server, such as names and functions of its
components, handling of the optical disk drive.
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server
tells you how to select a site, unpack the system, make cable connections, and power on your
system.
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server
tells you how to configure the system and provides instructions for running the BIOS SETUP
Utility and the RAID configuration utility, which is used to configure RAID drives in your system.
This chapter also provides information on mother board jumper settings.
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup
describes how to install the operating system.
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities
describes how to install the utilities for the server. It also includes a description on using the
attached "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" DVD.
Chapter 7 Maintenance
provides you with all the information necessary to maintain successful operation of the server.
This chapter also includes a description on relocating and storing the server.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
contains helpful information for solving problems that might occur with your system.
Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server
provides you with instructions for upgrading your system with an additional processor, optional
memory, optional add-in cards, hard disk drives, peripheral devices, and power supply.
Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagram
includes cabling information for the SATA2 controller, 5.25-inch device, and the power supply.
Appendix A Specification
provides specifications for your server.
Appendix B Other Precautions
provides supplementary notes on using the server.
Appendix C IRQ
provides a list of factory-set IRQs.
Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2008 R2
describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 without using Express Setup. Using
the Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2008 R2. See Chapter 5
for details.
Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2008
describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2008 without using Express Setup. Using the
Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2008. See Chapter 5 for
details.
Appendix F Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions
describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions without using Express
Setup. Using the Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2003 x64
Editions. See Chapter 5 for details.
Appendix G Installing Windows Server 2003
describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup. Using the
Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2003. See Chapter 5 for
details.
Appendix H Using a Client Computer Which Has a CD Drive
describes how to install the management software of EXPRESSBUILDER to the client computer
without the DVD drive.
Appendix I Product Configuration Record Table
provides a table to be filled with your server configuration.
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Text Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual. For safety symbols, see "SAFETY
INDICATIONS" provided earlier.
IMPORTANT:
NOTE:
Items that are mandatory or require attention when using the server
Helpful and convenient piece of information
IN THE PACKAGE
The carton contains various accessories, as well as the server itself. See the “Getting Started” to
make sure that you have everything and that individual components are not damaged. If you find
any component missing or damaged, contact your service representative.
Store the provided accessories in a designated place for your convenience. You will need
them to install an optional device or troubleshoot your server, as well as to set it up.
Make a backup copy of each provided floppy disk, if any. Store the original disk as the
master disk in a designated place, and use its copy.
Improper use of any provided floppy disk or CD-ROM may alter your system
environment. If you find anything unclear, immediately ask your service representative for
help.
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CONTENTS
Preface ..............................................................................................................................................
About This User's Guide..................................................................................................................ii
In the Package.................................................................................................................................iii
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server........................................................................ 1-1
Warning Labels.............................................................................................................................1-2
Safety Notes..................................................................................................................................1-3
General .....................................................................................................................................1-3
Power Supply and Power Cord Use .........................................................................................1-4
Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection....................................................................1-6
Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices...........................................................................1-7
During Operation .....................................................................................................................1-8
For Proper Operation....................................................................................................................1-9
Transfer to Third Party................................................................................................................1-10
Disposal and Consumables.........................................................................................................1-11
Regarding the Transportation of this System.............................................................................. 1-11
User Support...............................................................................................................................1-11
USE of the term “Optical Disk drive” ........................................................................................1-11
USE of the term “hard disk drive”..............................................................................................1-12
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Chapter 2 General Description ..................................................................................... 2-1
Overview ......................................................................................................................................2-2
System Chassis .............................................................................................................................2-3
Front View................................................................................................................................2-3
Rear View.................................................................................................................................2-5
Internal View............................................................................................................................2-7
Mother Board .........................................................................................................................2-10
Standard Features........................................................................................................................2-11
Remote Power-On Feature (Wake On LAN)..........................................................................2-12
AC LINK Feature...................................................................................................................2-12
Security ..................................................................................................................................2-12
Running the Server with the Fan Set to Low-speed Mode (Silent Mode)..............................2-13
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.....................................................................................................2-13
NEC ESMPRO.......................................................................................................................2-14
Maintenance Tools .................................................................................................................2-14
System Diagnostic Utility ......................................................................................................2-14
Using Your Server.......................................................................................................................2-15
POWER/SLEEP Switch.........................................................................................................2-15
Power Off...............................................................................................................................2-19
SLEEP Switch........................................................................................................................2-19
Optical Disk Drive .................................................................................................................2-20
Flash FDD ..............................................................................................................................2-23
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server ................................................................................ 3-1
Setup Flow....................................................................................................................................3-2
UNPACKING THE SYSTEM......................................................................................................3-3
Installing Optional Devices ..........................................................................................................3-3
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Selecting Server Site.....................................................................................................................3-4
Connecting Peripheral Devices.....................................................................................................3-6
Connecting Power Cord................................................................................................................3-8
Turning On the Server ................................................................................................................3-10
Installing Operating System .......................................................................................................3-12
Installing Utilities .......................................................................................................................3-12
Making Backup Copies of System Information..........................................................................3-12
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server.............................................................................. 4-1
System BIOS (BIOS Setup Utility) ..............................................................................................4-2
Starting SETUP Utility.............................................................................................................4-3
Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage.....................................................................4-4
Configuration Examples...........................................................................................................4-5
Menu and Parameter Descriptions ...........................................................................................4-9
RAID System Configuration ......................................................................................................4-23
RAID......................................................................................................................................4-23
Configuration by Onboard RAID Controller..........................................................................4-28
Setup Utility ...........................................................................................................................4-30
LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility................................4-43
Configuring Mother Board Jumpers...........................................................................................4-46
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup............................... 5-1
About Express Setup ....................................................................................................................5-2
Windows Server 2008 R2.............................................................................................................5-3
Notes on Windows Installation.................................................................................................5-3
Flow of Setup ...........................................................................................................................5-8
Installing the Windows Server 2008 R2...................................................................................5-9
Installing and Setting Device Drivers.....................................................................................5-22
Setting for Solving Problems .................................................................................................5-27
BitLocker................................................................................................................................5-27
Windows Server 2008.................................................................................................................5-28
Notes on Windows Installation...............................................................................................5-28
Flow of Setup .........................................................................................................................5-33
Installing the Windows Server 2008.......................................................................................5-34
Installing and Setting Device Drivers.....................................................................................5-48
Setting for Solving Problems .................................................................................................5-54
Windows Server 2003.................................................................................................................5-55
Notes on Windows Installation...............................................................................................5-55
Flow of Setup..............................................................................................................................5-60
Installing Windows Server 2003.................................................................................................5-61
Installing and Setting Device Drivers.........................................................................................5-71
PROSet...................................................................................................................................5-71
Network Driver ......................................................................................................................5-73
Optional Network Board Driver.............................................................................................5-74
Setup Team.............................................................................................................................5-75
Setting WOL ..........................................................................................................................5-77
Graphics Accelerator Driver...................................................................................................5-79
Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/95/107)...........................................................5-79
Installing SAS Controller Driver (N8103-104A) ...................................................................5-79
Setting for Solving Problems .................................................................................................5-79
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Setting for Solving Problems......................................................................................................5-80
Memory Dump (Debug Information).....................................................................................5-80
How to Create a User-mode Process Dump File....................................................................5-87
Network Monitor....................................................................................................................5-90
Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist....................................5-92
Installing Maintenance Utilities..................................................................................................5-94
Updating the System...................................................................................................................5-94
Making Backup Copies of System Information..........................................................................5-95
Installing with the OEM-Disk for Mass Storage Device........................................................5-96
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities ....................................................................... 6-1
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER...........................................................................................................6-2
Autorun Menu ..........................................................................................................................6-6
Parameter File Creator..................................................................................................................6-7
Parameter File ..........................................................................................................................6-8
NEC ESMPRO ...........................................................................................................................6-21
Functions and Features...........................................................................................................6-21
NEC ExpressUpdate Agent.........................................................................................................6-22
Universal RAID Utility...............................................................................................................6-23
Setup with Express Setup.......................................................................................................6-23
Manual Setup .........................................................................................................................6-23
Management of RAID System using NEC ESMPRO Manager.............................................6-24
Easy Configuration.................................................................................................................6-24
Creating Logical Drive of RAID 6.........................................................................................6-24
NEC Product Info Collection Utility ..........................................................................................6-25
Installation..............................................................................................................................6-25
Using Utility...........................................................................................................................6-26
Uninstallation .........................................................................................................................6-26
Chapter 7 Maintenance.................................................................................................. 7-1
Making Backup Copies.................................................................................................................7-1
Cleaning........................................................................................................................................7-2
Cleaning the Server ..................................................................................................................7-3
Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse.................................................................................................7-3
Cleaning Disc ...........................................................................................................................7-4
System Diagnostics.......................................................................................................................7-5
Test Items.................................................................................................................................7-5
Startup and Exit of System Diagnostics ...................................................................................7-6
Relocating/Storing The Server......................................................................................................7-9
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 8-1
System Viewers ............................................................................................................................8-2
Lamps ...........................................................................................................................................8-3
POWER/SLEEP Lamp.............................................................................................................8-4
DISK ACCESS Lamp ..............................................................................................................8-4
Access Lamp ............................................................................................................................8-4
LINK/ACT Lamp.....................................................................................................................8-4
1000/100/10 Lamp ...................................................................................................................8-4
Error Messages .............................................................................................................................8-5
Error Messages after Power-on................................................................................................8-5
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POST Error Messages ..............................................................................................................8-6
Beep Codes...............................................................................................................................8-8
DMI Event Log ........................................................................................................................8-9
Solving Problems........................................................................................................................8-11
Problems with NEC Express Server.......................................................................................8-11
Problems with Windows.........................................................................................................8-17
Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ............................................................................8-27
Problems with Express Setup.................................................................................................8-28
Problems with Parameter File Creator ...................................................................................8-29
Problems with RAID System Configuration..........................................................................8-30
Problems with Windows Autorun Menu ................................................................................8-32
Others .....................................................................................................................................8-33
Collecting Event Log .............................................................................................................8-34
Collect Configuration Information.........................................................................................8-34
Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information ......................................................................8-35
Memory Dump.......................................................................................................................8-35
Recovery for Windows System...................................................................................................8-36
Maintenance Tools......................................................................................................................8-37
Starting Maintenance Tools....................................................................................................8-37
Function of Maintenance Tools ..............................................................................................8-40
Resetting the Server....................................................................................................................8-42
Forced Shutdown........................................................................................................................8-43
Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server ................................................................................ 9-1
Safety Notes..................................................................................................................................9-2
Static Precautions..........................................................................................................................9-3
Preparing for Installation and Removal........................................................................................9-4
Installation or Removal Procedure ...............................................................................................9-5
Side Cover................................................................................................................................9-5
Front Bezel...............................................................................................................................9-9
3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive.......................................................................................................9-11
2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Cage (Option) ...............................................................................9-18
Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System..........................................................9-23
Additional Battery for Optional RAID Controller .................................................................9-28
PCI Board...............................................................................................................................9-36
Installation of N8117-01A RS-232C Connector Kit...............................................................9-43
DIMM ....................................................................................................................................9-45
File Device .............................................................................................................................9-50
Optical Disk Drive .................................................................................................................9-56
Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams....................................................................... 10-1
Interface Cables ..........................................................................................................................10-2
Addition of Hard Disk Drive..................................................................................................10-2
Connection of 5.25-inch Device.............................................................................................10-6
Power Cables ..............................................................................................................................10-9
Onboard SATA HDD..............................................................................................................10-9
With Optional RAID Controller Installed ............................................................................10-10
Appendix A Specifications............................................................................................ A-1
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Appendix B Other Precautions.....................................................................................B-1
Transfer Rate of the On-board LAN Controller ...................................................................... B-1
Server Management Software .................................................................................................B-1
Floppy Disk............................................................................................................................. B-1
DVD/CD-ROM....................................................................................................................... B-4
Tape Media.............................................................................................................................. B-4
Keyboard................................................................................................................................. B-5
Mouse...................................................................................................................................... B-6
Appendix C IRQ..............................................................................................................C-1
Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 ........................................................D-1
Notice ..........................................................................................................................................D-1
Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER...................................................... D-1
Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports .............................................................. D-2
Installing Service Pack............................................................................................................D-2
Updating System .....................................................................................................................D-2
Installing on the Mirrored Volume ..........................................................................................D-2
Mounting MO Device .............................................................................................................D-2
About Removable Media ........................................................................................................D-2
Floppy Disk Drive...................................................................................................................D-2
About the System Partition Size..............................................................................................D-3
BitLocker.................................................................................................................................D-4
Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 ............................................................................................ D-6
Preparations for Installation ....................................................................................................D-6
Creating "Windows Server 2008 R2 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER" ..........................D-6
Windows Server 2008 R2 Clean Installation...........................................................................D-9
Procedure for License Authentication ...................................................................................D-18
Updating the System .............................................................................................................D-18
Driver Installation and Advanced Settings ................................................................................D-21
LAN Driver and PROSet.......................................................................................................D-21
Network Driver .....................................................................................................................D-22
Optional Network Board Driver (N8104-121/125A/126).....................................................D-22
Setup Team............................................................................................................................D-23
Setting WOL .........................................................................................................................D-26
Graphics Accelerator Driver..................................................................................................D-27
Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/107)............................................................... D-27
Installing SAS Controller Driver (N8103-104A) ..................................................................D-27
About Windows Activation ...................................................................................................D-28
Setting for Solving Problems.....................................................................................................D-32
Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2008 .............................................................. E-1
Notice .......................................................................................................................................... E-1
Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER...................................................... E-1
Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports .............................................................. E-2
Installing Service Pack............................................................................................................ E-2
Updating System ..................................................................................................................... E-2
Installing on the Mirrored Volume .......................................................................................... E-2
Mounting MO Device ............................................................................................................. E-2
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About Removable Media ........................................................................................................ E-2
Floppy Disk Drive................................................................................................................... E-2
About the System Partition Size.............................................................................................. E-3
BitLocker................................................................................................................................. E-5
Installing Windows Server 2008..................................................................................................E-6
Preparations for Installation .................................................................................................... E-6
Creating "Windows Server 2008 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER"................................ E-6
Windows Server 2008 Clean Installation ................................................................................ E-9
Procedure for License Authentication ................................................................................... E-20
Updating the System .............................................................................................................E-20
Driver Installation and Advanced Settings ................................................................................ E-23
LAN Driver and PROSet....................................................................................................... E-23
Network Driver ..................................................................................................................... E-25
Optional Network Board Driver (N8104-112/119/120/121/125A/126) ................................ E-25
Setup Team............................................................................................................................ E-26
Setting WOL ......................................................................................................................... E-28
Graphics Accelerator Driver.................................................................................................. E-29
Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/95/107).......................................................... E-29
Installing SAS Controller Driver (N8103-104A) .................................................................. E-29
About Windows Activation ................................................................................................... E-30
Setting for Solving Problems..................................................................................................... E-34
Appendix F Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions ........................................ F-1
Notice .......................................................................................................................................... F-1
Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER...................................................... F-1
Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports .............................................................. F-2
Installing Service Pack............................................................................................................ F-2
Updating System ..................................................................................................................... F-2
Re-installing to the Hard Disk Drive which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk ................. F-2
Mounting MO Device ............................................................................................................. F-2
About Removable Media ........................................................................................................ F-2
Floppy Disk Drive................................................................................................................... F-2
About the System Partition Size.............................................................................................. F-3
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions............................................................................. F-4
Creating "Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER" ......... F-4
Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Clean Installation ........................................................... F-7
Procedure for License Authentication ....................................................................................F-11
Updating the System - Applying Service Pack - ................................................................... F-12
Driver Installation and Advanced Settings ................................................................................ F-19
PROSet.................................................................................................................................. F-19
Network Driver ..................................................................................................................... F-21
Optional Network Board Driver............................................................................................ F-22
Setup Team............................................................................................................................ F-23
Setting WOL ......................................................................................................................... F-25
Graphics Accelerator Driver.................................................................................................. F-27
Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/107)............................................................... F-27
Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-95)...................................................................... F-27
Installing SAS Controller Driver (N8103-104A) .................................................................. F-27
About Windows Activation ................................................................................................... F-28
Setting for Solving Problems..................................................................................................... F-29
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Appendix G Installing Windows Server 2003..............................................................G-1
BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 ................................................................G-1
Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER...................................................... G-1
Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports .............................................................. G-2
Application of Service Pack....................................................................................................G-2
Updating System .....................................................................................................................G-2
Re-installing to the Hard Disk which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk ...........................G-2
Mounting MO Device .............................................................................................................G-2
About Removable Media ........................................................................................................G-2
Floppy Disk Drive...................................................................................................................G-2
About the System Partition Size..............................................................................................G-3
Installing Windows Server 2003..................................................................................................G-5
Creating "Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER"................................G-5
Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation ................................................................................ G-7
Procedure for License Authentication ...................................................................................G-12
Updating the System - Applying Service Pack - ...................................................................G-12
Driver Installation and Advanced Settings ................................................................................G-18
PROSet..................................................................................................................................G-18
Network Driver .....................................................................................................................G-19
Optional Network Board Driver............................................................................................ G-19
Setup Team............................................................................................................................G-20
Setting WOL .........................................................................................................................G-20
Graphics Accelerator Driver..................................................................................................G-22
Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75/95/107).......................................................... G-22
Installing SAS Controller Driver (N8103-104A) ..................................................................G-22
About Windows Activation ...................................................................................................G-23
Setting for Solving Problems.....................................................................................................G-24
Appendix H Using a Client Computer Which Has a CD Drive...................................H-1
Appendix I Product Configuration Record Table......................................................... I-1
Hardware.................................................................................................................................. I-1
Software ................................................................................................................................... I-3
Chapter 1
Notes on Using Your Server
This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of your server.
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WARNING LABELS
The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your server to
inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the server. (Do not intentionally
remove or damage any of the labels.)
If you find any labels totally/partially removed or illegible due to damage, contact your sales
representative.
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SAFETY NOTES
This section provides notes on using your server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper
and safe use of the server. For symbols, see "SAFETY INDICATIONS" provided earlier.
General
WARNING
Do not use the server for services where critical high availability may directly
affect human lives.
Your server is not intended to be used with or control facilities or devices
concerning human lives, including medical devices, nuclear facilities and
devices, aeronautics and space devices, transportation facilities and devices;
and facilities and devices requiring high reliability. NEC assumes no liability for
any accident resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage if the
server has been used in the above conditions.
Do not use the server if any smoke, odor, or noise is present.
If smoke, odor, or noise is present, immediately turn off the server and
disconnect the power plug from the outlet, then contact your service
representative. Using the server in such conditions may cause a fire.
Keep needles or metal objects away from the server.
Do not insert needles or metal objects into ventilation holes in the server or
openings in the floppy disk or optical disk drive. Doing so may cause an electric
shock.
Keep water or foreign matter away from the server.
Do not let any form of liquid (water etc.) or foreign matter (e.g., pins or paper
clips) enter the server. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric
shock, a fire, or a failure of the server. When such things accidentally enter the
server, immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the
outlet. Do not disassemble the server. Contact your service representative.
CAUTION
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Power Supply and Power Cord Use
Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand.
Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet. Failure to follow
this warning may cause an electric shock.
Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Never connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Failure to follow this warning may
cause a gas explosion.
Plug in to a proper power source.
Use a proper wall outlet of the specified voltage. Use of an improper power
source may cause a fire or a power leak.
Do not install the server where you need an extension cord. Use of a cord that
does not meet the power specifications of your server may heat up the cord and
cause a fire.
Do not connect the power cord to an outlet that has an illegal number of
connections.
The electric current exceeding the rated flow overheats the outlet, which may
cause a fire.
Do not pull the cable when disconnecting it.
When disconnecting the cable from the device, hold the cable connector and
pull it straight out. Pulling the cable out by the cable portion or giving
mechanical stress to the connector could damage the cables and connectors to
result in an electrical shock hazard or a fire.
Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it goes.
Heat generation resulting from a halfway inserted power plug (imperfect
contact) may cause a fire. Heat will also be generated if condensation is formed
on dusty blades of the halfway inserted plug, increasing the possibility of fire.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Use the authorized power cord only.
Use only the power cord that comes with your server. Use of an unauthorized
power cord may cause a fire when the electric current exceeds the rated flow.
Also, observe the following to prevent an electric shock or fire caused by a
damaged cord.
Do not stretch the cord harness.
Do not pinch the power cord.
Do not bend the power cord.
Keep chemicals away from the power cord.
Do not twist the power cord.
Do not place any object on the power cord.
Do not bundle power cords.
Do not alter, modify, or repair the power cord.
Do not secure the power cord with staples or equivalents.
Do not use any damaged power cord. (Replace a damaged power cord with
a new one of the same specifications. Ask your service representative for
replacement.)
Do not use the attached power cord for any other devices or usage.
The power cord that comes with your server is designed aiming to connect with
this server and to use with the server, and its safety has been tested. Do not
use the attached power cord for any other purpose. Doing so may cause a fire
or an electric shock.
CAUTION
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Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection
CAUTION
Do not hold the front bezel to lift the server.
Do not hold the front bezel to lift the server. The front bezel may be disengaged
from the server, causing personal injury. Hold the server firmly by its bottom.
Do not install the server in any place other than specified.
Do not install the server in the following places or any place other than specified
in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause a fire.
a dusty place
a humid place such as near a boiler
a place exposed to direct sunlight
an unstable place
Do not use the server in the place where corrosive gases exist.
Make sure not to locate or use the server in the place where corrosive gases
(sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, chlorine, ammonia, ozone,
etc.) exist.
Also, do not set it in the environment where the air (or dust) includes
components accelerating corrosion (ex. sulfur, sodium chloride) or conductive
metals. There is a risk of a fire due to corrosion and shorts of an internal printed
board.
Do not connect any interface cable with the power cord of the server plugged to
a power source.
Make sure to power off the server and unplug the power cord from a power
outlet before installing/removing any optional internal device or
connecting/disconnecting any interface cable to/from the server. If the server is
off-powered but its power cord is plugged to a power source, touching an
internal device, cable, or connector may cause an electric shock or a fire
resulted from a short circuit.
Do not use any unauthorized interface cable.
Use only interface cables provided by NEC and locate a proper device and
connector before connecting a cable. Using an authorized cable or connecting
a cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.
Also, observe the following notes on using and connecting an interface cable.
Do not use any damaged cable connector.
Do not step on the cable.
Do not place any object on the cable.
Do not use the server with loose cable connections.
Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices
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Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.
Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server on any occasion other
than described in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an
electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server.
Do not look into the optical disk drive.
A laser beam used in the optical disk drive is harmful to the eyes. Do not look
into or insert a mirror into the drive while the drive is powered. If a laser beam is
caught in your eyes, you may lose your eyesight (the laser beam is invisible).
Do not remove the lithium battery.
Your server contains the lithium battery. Do not remove the battery. Placing the
lithium close to a fire or in the water may cause an explosion.
When the server does not operate appropriately due to the dead lithium battery,
contact your service representative. Do not disassemble the server to replace
or recharge the battery by yourself.
Disconnect the power plug before accessing inside the server, or connecting
the peripherals.
Make sure to power off the server and disconnect the power plug from a power
outlet before cleaning or installing/removing internal optional devices. Touching
any internal device of the server with its power cord connected to a power
source may cause an electric shock even of the server is off-powered.
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet occasionally and clean the plug with
a dry cloth. Heat will be generated if condensation is formed on a dusty plug,
which may cause a fire.
Avoid installation in extreme temperature conditions.
Immediately after the server is powered off, its internal components such as
hard disk drives are very hot. Leave the server until its internal components fully
cool down before installing/removing any component.
Make sure to complete board installation.
Always install a board firmly. An incompletely installed board may cause a
contact failure, resulting in smoking or fire.
Protect the unused connectors with the protective cap.
The unused power supply cable connectors are covered with the protective cap
to prevent short circuits and electrical hazards, when removing the power
supply cable connector from the install devices, attach the protective cap to the
connector. Failure to follow this warning may cause a fire or an electric shock.
WARNING
CAUTION
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During Operation
Stay away from the fan.
Keep your hand or hair away from the cooling fan on the rear of the server.
Failure to follow this warning may get your hand or hair caught in the fan,
resulting in injury.
Avoid contact with the server during thunderstorms.
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when a thunderstorm is approaching.
If it starts thundering before you disconnect the power plug, do not touch any
part of the server including the cables. Failure to follow this warning may cause
a fire or an electric shock.
Keep animals away from the server.
Failure to follow this warning may cause a fire or an electric shock.
Do not leave the CD tray open.
If dust gets on the lens of optical disk drive, the drive may have problems
reading your disks.
Also, the CD tray may be broken by contacting any objects.
Do not place any object on top of the server.
The server may fall and cause property damage to the surroundings.
CAUTION
Notes on Using Your Server 1-9
FOR PROPER OPERATION
Observe the following notes for successful operation of the server. Use of the server ignoring the
notes will cause malfunctions or failures of the server.
Install the server in a place that meets requirements for successful operation. For details,
see Chapter 3, "Setting Up Your Server."
If the power cord supplied with your system is not compatible with the AC wall outlet in
your region, contact your service representative to obtain a suitable power cord.
Make sure to power off the server before connecting or disconnecting cables between the
server and peripheral devices.
Verify that the access lamp on the server is unlit before turning off the server or ejecting
the floppy disk.
When plugging the power cord to the system, you may experience 10 seconds delay from
the time you press the POWER/SLEEP switch on the front panel. This is normal system
operation.
When you have just turned off the server, wait at least 10 seconds before turning it back
on. If the server is connected to the UPS, set at least 10 seconds delay in the power-on
schedule.
For the disk which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of such a disk with
the CD drive is not guaranteed.
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet before relocating the server.
Clean the server on a regular basis. (See Chapter 7 for cleaning.) Regular cleaning
proactively prevents various failures of the server.
Lightning may cause a momentary voltage drop. To prevent this problem, it is
recommended to use of an uninterruptible power supply unit.
Make sure to use optional devices supported by the server. Some non-supported devices
may be physically installed/connected but cause failures of the server as well as
malfunctions of the server.
NEC recommends you use NEC's genuine products. Some third-party products claim that
they support the server. However, repair of the server due to a failure or damage resulted
from use of such third-party products will be charged.
Turn off the cellular phone or pager. Radio interference may cause malfunctions of the
server.
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TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY
The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided with the
server to a third party:
Make sure to provide this manual along with the server to a third party.
IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive
Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g.,
customers' information or companies' management information) on the
removed hard disk drive to any third parties.
Data seems to be erased when you empty "Recycle Bin" of Windows or
execute the "format" command of the operating system. However, the
actual data remains written on the hard disk drive. Data not erased
completely may be restored by special software and used for
unexpected purposes.
It is strongly recommended that the software or service (both available
at stores) for data erasure should be used in order to avoid the trouble
explained above. For details on data erasure, ask your sales
representative.
Provided software
To transfer or sell any software application that comes with the server to a third party, the following
requirements must be satisfied:
All provided software applications must be transferred and no backup copies must be
retained.
Transfer requirements listed in "Software License Agreement" that comes with each
software application must be satisfied.
Software applications that are not approved for transfer must be uninstalled before
transferring the server.
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DISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES
Dispose of the server, all the internal devices, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, and batteries
according to all national laws and regulations.
IMPORTANT: It is the user's responsibility to completely erase or
modify all the data stored in storage device such as hard disk drive so
that the data cannot be restored.
Your server contains some components that are only good for a limited period of time and
require replacement, such as fans, internal batteries, the internal optical disk drive, the
floppy disk drive, and the mouse. For stable operation of the server, NEC recommends
you replace these components on a regular basis. Consult with your service representative
for replacement or the product lives.
REGARDING THE TRANSPORTATION OF THIS SYSTEM
This system and/or associated options and accessories may be using lithium metal batteries or
lithium ion batteries.
There may be restrictions regarding the air or sea transportation of such lithium batteries.
Please contact your service representative prior to transporting this system and/or its options.
USER SUPPORT
Before Asking for Repair, do the following when the server appears to fail:
1. Check if the power cord and the cables to other devices are properly connected.
2. See Chapter 8 to find if your problem fits the description. If it does, take the
recommended measure for it.
3. Check if the software required for operation of the server is properly installed.
If the server still appears to fail after you have taken the above actions, consult with your service
representative immediately. Take notes on lamp indications of the server and alarm indications on
the display unit before consultation, which may provide a significant help to your service
representative.
USE OF THE TERM “OPTICAL DISK DRIVE”
This equipment includes one of the drives below. In this document, this drive is referred to as the
"optical disk drive".
DVD-ROM drive
DVD super multi drive
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Note that the operation is not guaranteed when attempting use a CD playback device to play back a
disc that does not comply with the CD standards, such as a copy-protected CD.
USE OF THE TERM “HARD DISK DRIVE”
Unless otherwise specified, the term hard disk drive (HDD) when used in this document refers to
the following:
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Solid state drive (SSD)
Advice for Health
Notes on Using Your Server 1-13
The longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you
become tired, which may cause disorders of your body. When you use a
computer, observe the following to keep yourself from getting tired:
Good Working Posture
You have good posture if the following are satisfied when you use a
computer:
• You sit on a chair with your back straight.
• Your hands are parallel with the floor when you put them on the
keyboard.
• You look at the screen slightly lower than your eye height.
You have "good working posture" as described in the above when no part
of your body is under excess strain, in other words when your muscles
are most relaxed.
You have "bad posture" when you sit with your back hunched up or you
operate a display unit with your face close to the screen. Bad working
posture may cause eye strain or poor eyesight.
Adjustment of Display Unit Angles
Most display units are designed for adjustment of the horizontal and
vertical angles. This adjustment is important to prevent the screen from
reflecting bright lights and to make the display contents easy to see. You
will not be able to keep "good working posture" and you will feel more
tired than you should if you operate a display unit without adjusting
horizontal and vertical angles.
Adjustment of Screen Brightness and Contrast
The display unit has brightness and contrast adjustment functions. The
most suitable brightness and contrast depend on the individual and the
working environment (well-lighted room or insufficient light). Adjust
brightness and contrast so that the screen will be easy to see. An
extremely bright or dark screen will give a bad effect to your eyes.
Adjustment of Keyboard Angle
The keyboard provided with the server is designed for adjustment of an
angle. Adjust the keyboard angle at which the keyboard is easy to
operate. The adjustment assists in reducing strain on your shoulders,
arms, and fingers.
Cleaning of Equipment
Clean equipment regularly. It is difficult to see the display contents on a
dusty screen. Keeping equipment clean is also important for your sight.
Fatigue and Rest
If you feel tired, you should stop working and do light exercises.
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