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NEC Express Server Express5800 Series

Express5800/R120d-1E, R120d-2E

EXP480A, 481A Installation Guide (Windows)

Model Number: R120d-1E N8100-1954F/1955F/1956F R120d-2E N8100-1950F/1951F/1952F/1953F

Chapter 1 Installing Windows Chapter 2 Installing the Bundled Software

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May 2012, First Edition

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Documents for this product are provided as accompanying booklets ( ) and as electronic manuals ( within EXPRESSBUILDER DVD (

Precautions for Use

Getting Started

Describes points of caution to ensure the safe use of this server.

Read these cautions before using this server.

Describes how to use this server, from unpacking to operations. Refer to this guide as you begin for an overview of this server.

EXPRESSBUILDER

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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 periphera l devices,

and ideal location for this server

Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Server System BIOS configurations and summary of EXPRESSBUILDER

Chapter 4: Appendix Specifications and other information

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Installation Guide (Windows)

Chapter 1: Installing Windows Installation of Windows and drivers, and important information for

Chapter 2: Installing the Bundled

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Maintenance Guide

Chapter 1: Maintenance Server maintenance and troublesho oting

Chapter 2: Convenient Features Useful features and the detail of system BIOS settings, RAID

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Not oati uns sed in the text

ddition to safety-related symbols urging caution, 3 other types of notations are u

In a sed in this document. These notations have the following meanings.

Important Indicates critical items that must be followed when handling the server or operating software.

If the procedures described are not followed, server failure, data loss

malfunctions could occur. N te Indicates items that must be confirmed when handling the server or opeo rating software. T s Indicates information that is helpful to keep in mind when using this servi erp .

Optical k dis drives

Thi server is equipped with one of the following drives, depending on the order at the tis me of purchase. These drives are referred to as optical disk drives in this document.

 DVD-ROM drive  DVD Super MULTI drive

, and other serious

Hard disk drives

Unless otherwise stated, hard disk drives (HDD) described in this document refer to the following.

 Hard disk drives (HDD)  Solid state drive (SSD)

Removable media

Unless otherwise stated, removable media described in this document refer to the following.

 USB memory  Flash FDD

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Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows)

Windows Operating Systems are referred to as follows.

Refer to Chapter 1 (1.2 Supported Windows OS) for detailed information.

Notations in this document Official names of Windows

Wi rvndows Se er 2008 R2

Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise

Notations Used in This Document

Wi s Server 200

ndow 8 *1

W ndows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition

Windows Server 2003 R2 *2

indows Server 2003 *2

W ndows 7

Windows Vista

indows XP

Windows PE *3 Windows Preinstallation Environment

*1: es 64-bit and 3 2-bit Editions unless otherwise stated.

Includ The following appears

on EXPRESSBUILDER.

Windows Server 2008 Standard Windows Server 2008 Enterp Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Windows Server 2003 Standard Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Windows 7 Professional 64-bit(x64) Edition Windows 7 Professional 32-bit(x86) Edition Windows Vista Business 64-bit(x64) Edition Windows Vista Business 32-bit(x86) Edition Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows XP Professional

rise

 Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition: W indows Server 2008 x64  Windows Server 2008 32-bit Edition: W indows Server 2008 x86

*2: Unless otherw

Windows Se

*3: Used as an installation platform only.

ise stated, Windows Server 2003 R2 and Windows Server 2003 are collectively referred to as

rver 2003.

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Regulatory Notices

FCC Stat ement

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.

Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance S tatement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CE / Australia and New Zealand Statement

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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NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R120d-1E, R120d-2E

Installing Windows

This chapter describes how to install Windows. Read through this chapter to set up the system correctly.

1. Before Starting Setup

Describes the Service Packs and mass storage controllers that support EXPRESSBUILDER supplied with this product.

2. Setting Up the Operating System

Describes the flow chart of setting up the operating system.

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

Describes how to set up Windows Server 2008 R2.

4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008

Describes how to set up Windows Server 2008.

5. Setting Up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition

Describes how to set up Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition.

6. Setting Up Windows Server 2003

Describes how to set up Windows Server 2003.

7. Setting Up for Solving Problems

Describes the features that must be set up in advance so that the server can recov er from any trouble immediately and precisely.

8. Windows OS Parameter File Describes how to set up the operating system by using the parameter file.

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Chapter 1 Installing Windows

1. Before Starting Setup

1.1

Before Starting Setup

This section describes the points of using EXPRESSBUILDER (contained in this product) to set up Windows operating systems.

Important

Starting EXPRESSBUILDER

Use the attached EXPRESSBUILDER to reconfigure the RAID System or re-install the OS.

If you have purchased your server by BTO and orde red to i ns tall Win dows, a COA (Certificate of Authenticity) label that describes your product ke y is stuck on your server.

The product key is required when setting up or re-installing the OS. Do n ot intentionally peel off or damage the label. The product key cannot be reissued in any occasion. It is recommended t o take a note o f product k ey and store it carefully with other accessories.

Start EXPRESSBUILDER by either of the following two ways according to the media in which the EXPRESSBUILDER is stored. Refer to Chapter 2 (5. Details of EXPRESSBUILDER) in the Maintenance Guide for more information.

With the pre-installation model, you do not need to start the EXPRESSBUILDER.

EXPRESSBUILDER DVD

Insert the DVD to the optical disk drive of the server, and then reboot by turning off and on the server or by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete> keys.

Internal Flash Memory (optional)

Press <F3> key when the following message appears on POST screen. At this time, be sure to re move a bootable disc from the optical disk drive.

Press <F2> Setup, <F3> Internal Flash Memory, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network

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1. Before Starting Setup

1.2

Supported Windows OS

EXPRESSBUILDER supports the following editions of Windows operating systems: See the next section (1.3 Service Pack Support) for Service Pack.

Name of Windows OS Supported

Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition

Windows Server 2003 R2

Windows Server 2003

 ： Supported  ： Not Supported

Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 Standard Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Windows Server 2003 Standard Windows Server 2003 Enterprise

       

 

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1.3

Service Pack Support

The following combination of operating system installation media and Service Packs are supported by EXPRESSBUILDER.

Service Pack Windows Server 2008 R2

Service Pack 1 Included NO Service Pack + Service Pack 1 NO Service Pack

Service Pack Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Included NO Service Pack + Service Pack 2 NO Service Pack

Service Pack Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition

  

Service Pack 2 Included NO Service Pack + Service Pack 2 NO Service Pack

Service Pack Windows Server 2003 R2

Service Pack 2 Included NO Service Pack + Service Pack 2 NO Service Pack

 ： Supported  ： Not Supported

Note

 



 



You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not attached to your system, prepare it by yourself.

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1.4

Mass Storage Controllers Supported by EXPRESSBUILDER

The table below lists the controllers for this server, supported by the supplied EXPRESSBUILDER.

If an optional board not mentioned below is connected, set it up while referring to the instructions supplied with the board and Chapter 1 (1.5 When Using a Mass Storage Controller Not Supported by EXPRESSBUILDER).

Windows Server

2008 R2

Windows Server

2008

Windows Server

2003 R2 x64 Edition

Windows Server

2003

RAID Controllers supporting EXPRESSBUILDER OS installation

Onboard RAID Controller

(LSI Embedded MegaRAID)

N8103-149 RAID Controller

(512MB, RAID 0/1)

N8103-150 RAID Controller

(512 MB RAID 0/1/5/6)

N8103-151 RAID Controller

(1GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)

   

Other options

N8103-104A SAS controller

   

N8103-142 SAS controller N8103-160 RAID controller

(1GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)

N8190-153 Fibre Channel controller

(1 ch)

N8190-154 Fibre Channel controller

(2 ch)

       

  * *

: Supported by EXPRESSBUILDER * : Supported by accessory of optional board

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1.5

When Using a Mass Storage Controller Not Supported by EXPRESSBUILDER

To install the Windows when using a mass storage controller not supported by EXPRESSBUILDER (such as the newest RAID controller), follow the steps below.

You do not need to perform the following instructions usually.

1. Have the instructions for the mass storage controller ready.

Note

2. If you use a RAID controller, follow the controller instructions to configure the RAID s ystem.

3. If you want to set up by using EXPRESSBUILDER, go to Step 4.

Refer to (Setup with OS standard installer) section of each OS and click [Skip] in RAID settings.

4. Boot from EXPRESSBUILDER.

5. Select Configure EXPRESSBUILDER settings from Top Menu, and then select Load a driver into EXPRESSBUILDER. Next, click [Next]. Insert the media in which the driver for the mass storage controller is copied, select the destination, and then click [Perform].

If the contents of this document differ from that of the mass storage controller, prioritize the contents of the controller ’s document.

Tips

6. Setup the server according to "Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER" for each OS.

 Click [Skip] in RAID settings.  Confirm that Apply drivers for mass storage co ntroller appears under Selected applications in

Application settings.

By selecting this option, the driver supplied by the CD-ROM or removable media is loaded, and you can proceed with the EXPRESSBUILDER setup.

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2. Setting Up the Operating System

Setting Up the Operating System

See the figure below to find a section appropriate to your OS installation.

Is the first setup after purcha se?

Hard disk drive status at purchase

Pre-installed

Execute Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER?

Start

Yes

Not installed

Re-installation

Setup of Pre-installed Model

Windows Server 2008 R2

Chapter 1 (3.3)

Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER

Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2003 R2

Setup for solving problems

Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition

Windows Server 2003

Yes

Chapter 1 (3.3)

Chapter 1 (4.3) Chapter 1 (6.3)

Chapter 1 (7)

Setup with OS standard installer

Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition

Windows Server 2003 R2

Chapter 1 (3.4)

Chapter 1 (4.4)

Chapter 1 (5.2)

Chapter 1 (6.4)

End

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Chapter 1 Installing Windows

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

3.1

Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

Set up Windows Server 2008 R2.

Before Starting Setup

Read through the cautions explained here before starting setup.

: Setting up of Pre-installed model

: Confirm during Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER

: Confirm during Setup with OS standard installer

Setup Items to confirm

Windows family

The following editions of the Windows Server 2008 R2 family may be installed.

 Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard  Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise

Inquiries about installing other editions may be made at your sales representative. For information about Service Packs, refer to Chapter 1 (1.3 Service Pack Support).

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Hardware configuration

The following hardware configurations require special procedures.

 Reinstalling to a mirrored volume

Disable the mirroring and reset to the basic disk. After installation, enable the mirroring again.

Use [Computer Management] – [Disk Management] to create, disable, or remove the mirrored volume.



Peripheral devices such as RDX/MO

Remove an MO device before installing an OS. Some peripheral devices nee d to be halted before installation. Refer to the manual provided with the peri pher a l devices for how to set a device appropriate to installation.



DAT, LTO, and similar media

Do not set media that is unnecessary to installation during setup.



Reinstalling to hard disk drives that have been upgraded to dynamic disks

If the hard disk drive has been upgraded to a dynamic disk, the operating system cannot be reinstalled to it with the existing partitions.

Set up the operating system with the OS standard installer.



Connecting to multiple hard disk drives (logical drives)

For details on installing operating systems to a system in which multiple logical drives exist, refer to Chapter 1 (3.9 Applying Service Pack).

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3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

 Setup when mass memory is installed

If mass memory is installed in your system, the large size of paging file is required at installation. Thus, the partition size for storing debug information (dump file) may not be secured.

If you fail to secure the dump file size, use OS standard installer for setup, and allocate the required file space to multiple disks by performing the following steps.

1. Set the system partition size to a size sufficient to install the OS and paging file.

2. Specify another disk as destination to store the debug information (required dump file size) by referring to Chapter 1 (7. Setup for Solving Problems).

If the hard disk drive does not have enough space to write the debug information, set the partition size to a size sufficient to install the OS and paging file, and then add another hard disk drive for the dump file.

Note

If the partition size for installing Windows is smaller than the recommended size, expand the partition size or add another hard disk drive.

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Setup Items to confirm

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System partition size

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The system partition size can be calculated by using the following formula.

Size required to install the OS + paging file size + dump file size + application size

Full installations

Size required to install the OS = 15,600 MB

(

Windows Server 2008 R2 + Service Pack 1)

= 8,400 MB ( Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1) = 8,000 MB

( Windows Server 2008 R2) Paging file size (recommended) = installed memory size  1.5 Dump file size = installed memory size + 300 MB Application size = as required by the application

Server Core installations

Size required to install the OS = 11,100 MB

Windows Server 2008 R2 + Service Pack 1)

(

= 3,700 MB

( Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1)

= 3,500 MB

( Windows Server 2008 R2) Paging file size (recommended) = installed memory size  1.5 Dump file size = installed memory size + 300 MB Application size = as required by the application

For example, if the installed memory size is 1 GB (1,024 MB) and Full installation is selected, the partition size is calculated as follows:

8,000 MB + (1,024 MB  1.5) + 1,024 MB + 300 MB + application size = 10,860 MB + application size

The above mentioned partition size is the minimum partition size requir ed for system installation.

Ensure that the partition size is sufficient for system operations. The following partition sizes are recommended.

Full installations : 32,768 MB (32 GB) or more Server Core installations : 10,240MB (10 GB) or more *1 GB = 1,024 MB

Note

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 The above paging file sizes are recommended for collecting debug

information (dump file). The initial size of the Windows partition paging file must be large enough to store dump files. Make sure you set a sufficient paging file size. If the paging file is insufficient, there will be a virtual memory shortage that may result in an inability to collect correct debug information.

 Regardless of the sizes of internal memory and write debug information,

the maximum size of the dump file is "size of internal memory + 300 MB".

 When installing other applications or other items, add the amount of space

needed by the application to the partition.

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Setup Items to confirm

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System partition size

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

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If the partition size for installing Windows is smaller than the recommended size, expand the partition size or add another hard disk drive.

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Using BitLocker

Installing Service Pack

Tips

When creating a new partition, Windows OS assigns an initial boot partition of 100 MB. For example, when making a partition of 40,960 MB (40 GB), usable space will be 40,960 MB – 100 MB = 40,860 MB.

Free space

System Partition (40,860 MB)

Boot Partition (100 MB) The boot partition is not recognized from the operating system.

If using BitLocker, note the following.

 Be sure to keep the recovery password secure. Do not keep it near a server

running BitLocker.

 To reinstall the operating system into a partition that is encrypted with

BitLocker, delete the BitLocker-encrypted partition prior to reinstallation.

 Microsoft releases software updates for BitLocker encryption. If using

BitLocker, it is important that you read through the information provided by Microsoft. Also read through the checklist published by Microsoft. For details, visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975496/en-us.

Important

If the recovery password is not entered, the OS cannot be started, and the content of the partition encrypted by BitLocker cannot be referenced any more.

The recovery password might be required at startup of the OS after the following:

 Replacement of motherboard  Initialization of trusted platform module (TPM)  Change of BIOS setting

 If the OS installatio n media contains Service Pack 1, you nee d not apply the

service pack again.

 You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not

attached to your system, prepare it by yourself.

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Setup Items to confirm

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License authentication

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

License authentication is required depending on the installation of Windows. For details, refer to 3.8 License Authentication.

Note

 Activate within 30 days following installation.  A virtual product key is used when installing in a virtual

environment. It is not used when directly installing an operating system to a physical server.

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3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

3.2

3.2.1

Setting Up of Pre-installed Model

If you specify "pre-installation" in BTO (Build to Order), your server will be shipped with partitions created, operating system and all the necessary software installed.

This section describes how to setup your server of pre-installed model when power of the server is turned on for the first time. For re-set up, use EXPRESSBUILDER or OS standard installer.

Note

The Scalable Networking Pack (SNP) feature is set to "Disabled" on pre-installed model. The setting of SNP function may affect the system performance. Contact your sales representative for details.

Before Starting Setup (Status at purchase)

Confirm the following before starting setup.

The hardware configuration of the server (including partition size of hard disk drive) and software installed in hard disk drive depends on your order made before purchase (BTO).

The figure below shows structure of the partition created in hard disk drive.

System Partition (40,860 MB)

Boot Partition (100 MB) The boot partition is not recognized from the operating system.

ハードディスクドライブ

Free space

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3.2.2

Setup Procedure

Follow the steps below to setup your server.

1. Power on peripheral devices (such as a display) then the server to run Windows. After a while, Setup Windows screen appears.

(1) When the following window appears, select a language, and then click [Suivant].

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

(2) When the following window appears, select a language, enter information for the other items,

and then click [Next].

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(3) On Agree Software License Agreement screen, read the license terms careful ly. If you agre e,

select [I accept the license terms], and then click [Start].

(4) If you prompted to change password upon completion of setup of Windows Server 2008 R2, click

[OK].

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

(5) Enter your new password, and click .

Tips

Password must satisfy the following conditions:

 Password must have at least 6 characters.  Password must contain at least three of the following categories : numeric

characters, upper-case alphabetic characters, lower-case alphabetic characters, or symbols.

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(6) Click [OK] on the screen shown below.

(7) After logon the system, set the user information on Initial Configuration Tasks screen.

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

2. Specify the details of network driver according to Chapter 1 (3.6 Setting Up Device Drivers).

3. Install optional device drivers as needed according to the Instruction Manu al provided with the optional device.

4. Provide settings for bundled software and verify them. The bundled software listed below have been installed on your server.

 NEC ESMPRO Agent  Universal RAID Utility  Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 S P1 Redistributable Package (x86) *

(Use the x86 package whatever the CPU architecture may be.) Refer to Chapter 2 (Installing Bundled Software). * This component has already been installed when you inst all Universal RAID Utility.

5. Apply Service Pack as needed according to Chapter 1 (3.9 Applying S ervice Pack).

6. Provide setup according to the instructions described in Chapter 1 (7. Setup for Solving Problems).

Setup for pre-installed model is now complete.

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3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

3.3

Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER

This section describes how to install Windows with EXPRESSBUILDER.

This feature automatically recognizes the RAID controller connected to the server and configures the RAID system. Therefore the hardware installation of the server needs to be finished by following " User’s Guide ".

Important

 Setup with EXPRESSBUILDE R may delete all data of the hard disk drive

depending on the settings. Pay attenti on to input parameters. You must be especially careful when configuring the following:

 RAID settings wizard  Partition Settings in the Windows Setup wizard

Backing up user data, as needed, is recommended.

 Before starting setup, be sure to disconnect hard disk drives from the

RAID Controller that is not to be setup. Install those hard disk drives after setup has completed. Conducting setup with hard disk drives being connected with RAID Controller may cause existing data to be erased unintentionally. It is recommended to make backup copy of user data before starting setup.

Note

 The Scalable Networking Pack (SNP) function is disabled on systems that have

been installed by using EXPRESSBUILDER. The setting of SNP function may affect the system performance. Contact your sales representative for details.

 When using an onboard RAID controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID):

Do not support the creation of RAID10 by using the onboard RAID controller. Refer to Chapter 2 (4. RAID System Configuration) in “Maintenance Guide” when creating RAID10.

Tips

 Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER allows you to use a pre-specified parameter file

or save the parameters specified in setup as a parameter file on removable media or Internal Flash Memory (if purchased optionally).

 For details on creating a parameter file, refer to 8 Windows OS Parameter File.

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3.3.1

Setup flow

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

Setup Selection Menu

Remove the CD/DVD-ROM or removable media

Insert the OS installation media

Automatic installation

Agree to the terms of the license  Log on

Parameter Setup Menu

Setup Execution Screen

Configure RAID system

Create and format the Windows system partition

Copy Windows drivers  Copy the selected application

Process that requires input or selection Process that proceeds automatically

End of installation

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3.3.2

Requirements for Setup

Prepare the following media and instruction manuals before starting setup.

 Either of the following OS installation media

 NEC operating system installation media (hereafter referred to as Backup DVD-ROM)  Microsoft operating system installation media (hereafter referred to as Windows Server 2008 R2

DVD-ROM)

 First Steps Guide  Either of the following EXPRESSBUILDER

 EXPRESSBUILDER DVD  Internal Flash Memory (optional)

 Prepare if needed:

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

 Removable media for Windows OS  Service Pack

(If the OS installation media contains Service Pack 1, you need not apply the service pack again.)

Tips

 EXPRESSBUILDER may be distributed in Internal Flash Memory.

EXPRESSBUILDER can be run from Internal Flash Memory if it is installed in the server.

 If you are using a server with Internal Flash Memory installed, you can install the

OS without using EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. .

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Setup procedure

During Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER, parameters are specified through the wizard. You can also save the parameters as one file (a parameter file) to removable media.

1. Turn peripher al device (such as a display) power on, and then turn the server power on.

2. Start EXPRESSBUILDER according to Chapter 1 (1.1 Starting EXPRESSBUILDER) .

3. When the following message appears, select Os installation *** default ***. You will automatically advance to step 4, with no need for further input.

Note

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

 Read through the items in Chapter 1 (3.1 Before Starting Se tup) prior to

installing Windows.

 If modifying or adding network adapters or other drivers, refer to Chapter 1

(3.6 Setting Up Device Drivers).

4. Select English on the language selection window, and then click [OK].

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5. When the Windows PE software license agreement window appears, clic k [Yes].

6. Select Set up this computer from Top Menu of EXPRESSBUILDER, and then click [Next].

Note

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Unless you agree these terms, you cannot use EXPRESSBUILDER.

7. Set parameters on this menu according to your requ irement.

 When not using parameter file: Go to Step 8.  When using a parameter file: Go to Step 9.

Note

When setting up again, parameter input via the wizard can be omitted by loading the saved parameter file.

8. If you do not use a parameter file, select an OS from the pull-down menu in [Install Windows], and click [Next]. On this dialog, select "Windows Server 2008 R2" from the pull-down menu.  Go to Step 10.

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9. If you use a parameter file, select Load a parameter file and click [Next]. Load a parameter file according to displayed instructions.

Confirm settings on Parameter Setup Menu as needed, then click [Next].  Go to Step 13.

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10. Set parameters required for setup. Click [Settings] of the relevant category to change parameters.

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Click [Default] if you want to restore the default values. You can see the default values by clicking [Default values].

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10-1 RAID settings

Use this menu to configure the RAID system with the RAID controller detected automatically.

Note

When using an onboard RAID controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID): This function does not support the creation of RAID10 by using the onboard RAID

controller. Refer to Chapter 2 (4. RAID System Configuration) in “Maintenance Guide” when creating RAID10.

Specify the RAID settings using the RAID settings wizard on Parameter Setup Menu.

When creating new logical drives

(1) Click [Settings] in RAID settings. (2) Use the wizard to set up logical drives.

Important

If you proceed with wizard, the existing RAID system is destructed and the contents of hard disk drive will be erased.

When skipping the creation of new logical drives

Click [Skip] in RAID settings.

When the RAID settings wizard is terminated, Parameter Setup Menu appears again.

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10-2 Windows settings

Set up Windows by using the Windows settings wizard on Parameter Setup Menu.

(1) Click [Settings] in Windows settings. (2) Click [Next] in the Windows settings wizard.

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(3) Specify the Windows basic settings.

Change settings for "Edition" and "Time Zone" as needed, and click [Next].

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(4) Set up the partitions.

Confirm settings on the dialog shown below, change them as needed, and then click [Next].

Important

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 Partition size

 Specify a partition size larger than the minimum required for installing

the operating system. (Refer to Chapter 1 (3.1 Before Starting Setup).)

 The maximum partition size is 2,097,152 MB.

 If you select Create a new partition under Partitioning, the entire contents

of the hard disk drive will be deleted.

 If you select Use the existing partition under Partitioning, data in the boot

partition (if it exists) and system partition is fo rmatted and deleted. Data in other partitions will be kept. The figure below shows in which partitions data will be deleted.

Boot partition

Deleted

system partition

Deleted

User data partition

Retained

 You cannot reinstall to an existing partition that has been upgraded to a

Dynamic Disk (refer to Chapter 1 (3.1 Before Starting Setup)). Do not select Use the existing partition under Partitioning.

(5) Enter user information.

Confirm settings on the dialog shown below, change them as needed, and then click [Next].

Note

Enter a computer name and administrator password that satisfies the following conditions:

 Contains 6 or more characters

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(6) Set up the network.

Confirm settings on the dialog shown below, change them as needed, and then click [Next].

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 Contains characters from at least three of the following categories: numbers,

uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and symbols.

 The computer name has been assigned by automatic assignment function. If

you need to assign another computer name, remove the checkmark from "Auto", and enter the desired computer name.

 If a parameter file is used for setup or if you return to a previous screen, 

is displayed in the Administrator password and Confirm Administrator password text boxes even if no value has been entered.

Tips

The order of entry in Custom settings may differ from the numbering of LAN ports.

Note

Even when an optional network board is connected, Custom setting list only shows standard network boards.

After finishing Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER, specify the optional network settings again.

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(7) Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used.

Confirm settings on the dialog shown below, change them as needed, and then click [Next].

(8) Select the Windows components for installation.

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Confirm settings on the dialog shown below, change them as needed, and then click [Next].

(9) Confirm settings.

Confirm settings on the dialog shown below, and click [Finish].

When the Windows settings wizard is terminated, Parameter Setup Menu appears again.

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10-3 Application settings

Set up applications using the Application settings wizard in the Parameter Setup Menu.

(1) Click [Setting] in Application settings. (2) Confirm settings on the dialog shown below, change them as needed, and click [Finish].

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

11. Save parameters on Parameter Setup Menu as needed. Click [Save], and save the parameter file according to displayed instructions. If you do not need to save parameters, go to Step 12.

12. Click [Next] on Parameter Setup Menu.

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13. Confirm the summary of setup on the scre en below, and click [Perform].

14. Install the additional applic ations. If Installing the OS and applications is selected, the following message will appear.

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

Insert the CD-ROM or removable media that contains the necessary applications, and install them according to displayed messages.

15. Remove the removable media and DVD (E XPRESSBUILDER) from the server.

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16. Insert the Windows Server 2008 R2 DVD-ROM into the optical disk drive, and then click [OK].

Windows Server 2008 R2 and selected applications will be installed automatically and restart several times.

17. When the software license agreement window appears, select I accept the license terms, and then click [Start] (Full installation only).

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

18. When the following message appears, press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> keys.

19. Follow displayed instructions to log on to the system. Full installations:

When the following screen appears, enter your password into the text b ox, and then click

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When the following screen appears, enter your password into the text b ox, and then click

20. Click [OK] in the Setup Complete window.

21. Follow the instructions described in Chapter 1 (3.6 Setting Up Device Drivers) to set up the device drivers.

22. For optional devices whose driver has not been installed, install the device drivers according to the instructions supplied in the driver manual.

23. Apply Service Pack as needed according to Chapter 1 (3.9 Applying Service Pack).

24. Execute setup by following the instructions describ ed in C hapter 1 (7. Setup for Solving Problems).

Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER is now complete.

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3.4

Setup with OS Standard Installer

This section describes how to install Windows with OS Standard Installer.

Important

Note

Tips

Setup with OS standard Installer may delete all data of the hard disk drive depending on the settings. Pay attentio n to input parameters. You must be especially careful when configuring the following:

 RAID settings wizard

Backing up user data, as needed, is recommended.

When using an onboard RAID controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID): Do not support the creation of RAID10 by using the onboard RAID controller. Refer

to Chapter 2 (4. RAID System Configuration) in “Maintenance Guide” when creating RAID10.

 Setup with OS Standard Installer allows you to use a pre-specified parameter file

or save the parameters specified in setup as a parameter file on removable media or Internal Flash Memory (if purchased optionally).

 For details on creating a parameter file, refer to 8 Windows OS Parameter File.

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Setup flow

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Setup Selection Menu

Parameter Setup Menu

Process that requires input or selection Process that proceeds automatically

Setup Execution Screen

Configure RAID System

Copy the OEM drivers (if required)

Insert the OS installation media

Restart (automatically)

Installation

Log on

Install Starter Pack

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Requirements for Setup

Prepare the following media and instruction manuals before starting setup.

 Either of the following OS installation media

 NEC operating system installation media (hereafter referred to as Backup DVD-ROM)  Microsoft operating system installation media (hereafter referred to as Windows Server 2008 R2

DVD-ROM)

 First Steps Guide  Either of the following EXPRESSBUILDER

 EXPRESSBUILDER DVD  Internal Flash Memory (optional)

 Prepare if needed:

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

 Removable media for Windows OS

parameter file

 Removable media for creating OEM dri vers (Windows Server 2008 R2)  Service Pack

(If the OS installation media contains Service Pack 1, you need not apply the service pack again.)

Note

OEM driver is required when using the onboard RAID controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) on the server equipped with internal DVD drive.

Tips

 EXPRESSBUILDER may be distributed in Internal Flash Memory.

EXPRESSBUILDER can be run from Internal Flash Memory if it is installed in the server.

 If you are using a server with Internal Flash Memory installed, you can install the

OS without using the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. .

 OEM drivers are required in the following cases. Prepare other removable media

should these conditions apply.

Is the built-in optical disk drive used for installation in an onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) environment?

Yes

Does the server have Internal Flash Memory?

The OEM drivers must be created.

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3.4.3

Setup procedure

This section describes the procedure for installing Windows Server 2008 R2 with OS standard installer.

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

Note

Read through the items in Chapter 1 (3.1 Before Starting Setup) prior to installing Windows.

1. Turn peripheral device (such a s a display) power on, and then turn the server power on.

2. Start EXPRESSBUILDER according to Chapter 1 (1.1 Starting EXPRESSBUILDER).

3. When the following message appears, select Os installation *** default ***. You will automatically advance to step 4, with no need for further input.

4. Select English on the language selection window, and then click [OK].

5. When the Windows PE software license agreement window appears, clic k [Yes].

Note

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6. Select Set up this computer from Top Menu of EXPRESSBUILDER, and then click [Next].

7. Set parameters on this menu according to your requ irement.

 When not using parameter file: Go to Step 8.  When using a parameter file: Go to Step 9.

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

Note

When setting up again, parameter input via the wizard can be omitted by loading the saved parameter file.

9. If you use a parameter file, select [Load a parameter file] and click [Next]. Load a parameter file according to displayed instructions.

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Confirm settings on Parameter Setup Menu as needed, then click [Next].  Go to Step16 .

10. Set parameters required for setup. Click [Settings] of the relevant category to change parameters.

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Click [Default] if you want to restore the default values.

You can see the default values by clicking [Default values].

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10-1 RAID settings

Use this menu to configure the RAID system with the RAID controller detected automatically.

Specify the RAID settings using the RAID settings wizard on Parameter Setup Menu.

Note

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

When using an onboard RAID controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID): This function does not support the creation of RAID10 by using the onboard RAID

controller. Refer to Chapter 2 (4. RAID System Configuration) in “Maintenance Guide”when creating RAID10.

When creating new logical drives

(1) Click [Settings] in RAID settings. (2) Use the wizard to set up logical drives.

Important

If you proceed with wizard, the existing RAID system is destructed and the contents of hard disk drive will be erased.

When skipping the creation of new logical drives

Click [Skip] in RAID settings.

11. Click [Settings] in Windows settings.

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12. Click [Next] in the Windows settings wizard.

13. Specify the Windows basic settings. The basic information window appears. Select Use OS standard installer, and then click [Next].

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If copying the OEM drivers to the removable media, select Copy the OEM drivers into the removable media.

14. Confirm settings on the confirmation window, and click [Finish].

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15. Click [Next] on Parameter Setup Menu.

16. Confirm the summary of setup on the screen below, and click [Perform].

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17. Continue setup according to displayed message. If the Copy the OEM drivers to the removable media checkbox is selected in step 13, the following window appears. Follow the onscreen instructions and continue the operation.

When the following message appears, set OS installation media, and click [OK].

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18. The server reboots automatically. If you use Internal Flash Memory, press <F3> key when the following message appears during POST.

Press <F2> Setup, <F3> Internal Flash Memory, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

Note

Since the OS installation media is set in the optical disk drive in Step 17, boot the system from the optical disk drive having higher boot priority, not from Internal Flash Memory.

19. Run from the OS installation media. If a bootable operating system is already installed on the hard disk drive, press <Enter> key while the message “Press any key to boot from CD or DVD…” is displayed on the top of the screen.

The boot sequence proceeds and the message “Windows is loading files…” appears.

Note

If “Windows is loading files...” message does not appear, <Enter> key was not pressed correctly. Reboot and retry.

This step is unnecessary if no bootable operating system exists.

20. When the following window appears, select a language, enter information for the other items, and then click [Next].

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21. When the following message appears, click [Install Now Windows Server 2008 R2 installation starts.

- If the following message appears, go to step 22.

- If not go to step 24.

Load Driver A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing. If you have

a driver floppy disk, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive, please insert it now.

Note: If the Windows installation media is in the CD/DVD drive, you can safely remove it for this step.

[Browse] [OK] [Cancel]

Tips

 The above message appears if you are using an onboard RAID controller (LSI

Embedded MegaRAID) in an environment equipped with an internal DVD drive.

 When this message appears, the message will say “CD, DVD, or USB flash

drive”, but use Internal Flash Memory or removable media with the OEM drivers copied onto it.

22. Select the destination, and then click [OK].

If using OEM drivers (made at step 17) Removable media:\OEM_Driver\ws2008r2\megasr1 If using Internal Flash Memory Internal Flash Memory:\023\win\winnt\oemfd\ws2008r2\megasr1

Tips

The volume label of Internal Flash Memory is INTER-FLASH.

23. Select LSI Embedded MegaRAID, and then click [Next].

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24. When the following window appears, select the Windows edition you have purchased and your preferred installation method.

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Tips

The Windows versions that appear on the screen differ depending on the OS installation media used.

25. When the following window appears, confirm the content of the license agreement. If you agree, select I accept the license terms and then click [Next].

26. When the following messag e appears, select the installation type. Select Custom (advanced) in this case.

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27. “Where do yo u want to install Windows?” window appears.

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Note

If the driver was loaded in steps 22 to 23, or if not using a RAID Controller, go to step 31.

Click Load Driver. If the following message appears, replace the OS installation media and EXPRESSBUILDER DVD in the

optical disk drive, and then click [Browse]. Next, go to step 28.

Load Driver To install the driver needed to access your hard drive, insert

the installation media containing the driver files, and then click OK.

Note: The installation media can be a floppy disk, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive.

[Browse] [OK] [Cancel]

Tips

 If using Internal Flash Memory, you do not need to remove the OS installation

media.

 At this time, the message “The Installation media can be a floppy disk, CD, DVD,

or USB flash drive.” appears on the screen, use the supplied EXPRESSBUILDER DVD or Internal Flash Memory.

28. Specify the following locations, and then click [OK]. (When using EXPRESSBUILDER, select the optical disk drive. When using Internal Flash Memory, select the volume of INTER-FLASH.)

N8103-149/150/151 RAID Controller:

\023\win\winnt\oemfd\ws2008r2\megasas2

If using the onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) and a USB-DVD drive:

\023\win\winnt\oemfd\ws2008r2\megasr1

Tips

The driver does not have to be loaded at this time if it was loaded in steps 22 and

23.

29. Select the necessary driver from the driver list shown, and then click [Next].

When using the N8103-149/150/151 RAID Controller [L S I MegaRAID SAS 9267-8i]

If using the onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) and a USB-DVD drive [LSI Embedded MegaRAID]

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30. If you used EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, remove it and then insert the OS installation media.

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Tips

If you have not replaced the OS installation media after loading the driver, the following message may appear.

If it appears, replace the OS installation media, and then click [Refresh].

31. When the following window appears, select the disk in which the partition will be created, and then click Drive options (advanced). If a partition has already been created, go to step 34.

32. Click [New], enter the partition size into the size input box, and then click [Apply].

Note

When installing the OS to a disk of over 2,097,152 MB (2 TB), the partition size can only be set to 2,097,152 MB or less.

Tips

When creating a new partition and installing the OS, a 100 MB boot partition is created. When the following window appears, click [OK].

33. Select the partition created in step 32, and then click [Format].

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34. In the window below, select the created partition, and then click [Next].

When the following message appears, Windows installation starts automatically.

Tips

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The number of partitions displayed differs depending on the hardware configuration.

35. After a full installation of Windows Server 2008 R2 is completed, the following window appears, prompting you to change your password before logging on. Click [OK].

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36. Change your password, and then click the [

Full installations:

Server Core installations:

] button.

Tips

Passwords must fulfill the following requirements in Windows Server 2008 R2.

 Contains 6 or more characters  Contains characters from at least three of the following categories: numbers,

uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and symbols.

37. When the following message appears, click [OK].

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38. Confirm the following according to the settings selected (displayed) in Step 24.

Full installations:

When the Initial Configuration Tasks window appears after you log on, enter the user information.

Server Core installations:

The command prompt will appear. Set the user information.

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

Tips

39. Install Starter Pack by referring to Chapter 1 (3.5 Installing Starter Pack).

40. Install drivers and specify detailed settings by referring to Chapter 1 (3.6 Setting Up Device Drivers).

41. For optional devices whose driver has not been installed, install the device drivers accordi ng to the instructions supplied in the driver manual.

42. Apply Service Pack as needed according to Chapter 1 (3.9 Applying Servi c e Pack ).

43. Execute setup by following the instructions described in Chapter 1 (7. Setup for Solving Problems).

Setup with OS standard installer is now complete.

For detailed setup procedures, refer to the Microsoft “Step by Step Guide”.

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3.5

Installing Starter Pack

Starter Pack contains drivers customized for this server. Be sure to apply Starter Pack before running the system.

Important

Note

Tips

Also install Starter Pack in the following cases.

 The system configurations have changed (when internal option devices

have been added or removed) If a dialog box prompting you to restart appears after changing system configurations, click [No] and then install Starter Pack.

 If the system was restored using a restore process  If a system has been restored using the backup tool

The Scalable Networking Pack (SNP) function is disabled upon Starter Pack installation is complete. The setting of SNP function may affect the system performance.

If the OS is installed by using EXPRESSBUILDER, Starter Pack is already applied. If the configuration is not changed, you do not need to apply Starter Pack again.

3.5.1

When using EXPRESSBUILDER DVD

1. Log on to the system with the built-in adm inistrator, which has administrative privileges.

2. Insert EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive.

3. Start the installer of Starter Pack according to the installation type.

Full installations

When Autorun Menu appears, click Set up Windows to open the short-cut menu and then select Install Starter Pack.

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Server Core installations

(1) From the command prompt, type the following command. (In the example below, the optical disk

drive is D drive.)

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Cd /d D:\023\win\winnt\bin

C:\Users\administrator>cd /d D:\023\win\winnt\bin

(2) Enter the following, and then press <Enter> key.

Pkgsetup.vbs

D:\023\win\winnt\bin>pkgsetup.vbs

4. Wait for several minutes without attempting any further operation until the following window appears.

Read the message, and then click [OK]. Starter Pack installation starts. (About 5-10 minutes）

* It changes with states of a system.

Note

If you chose Full installation, the following progress message will appear while Starter Pack is being installed. Wait a moment until the update is complete.

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5. When the following message appears, Starter Pack installation is complete. Follow the instructions in the message, and remove EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.

6. Click [OK] and then restart the system.

Installation of Starter Pack is now complete.

3.5.2

When using Internal Flash Memory

(Optional " Internal Flash Memory " is required)

1. After installing the operating system, restart the server.

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

2. When “Press <F2> Setup, <F3> Internal Flash Memory, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network” appears during POST , press <F3> key.

Note

3. When the following message appears, select Os installation *** default ***. You will automatically advance to the next window, with no need for further input.

At this time, be sure to remove the DVD from the optical disk drive.

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4. Select English on the language selection window, and then click [OK].

5. When the Windows PE software license a greement window appears, click [Yes].

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Note

Unless you agree these terms, you cannot use EXPRESSBUILDER.

6. Select Invoke various utilities from Top Menu of EXPRESSBUILDER, and then click [Next].

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7. Select Install Starter Pack to installed Windows and then click [Next].

8. Select the installed W ind ows from the drop-down list, and then click [Perform].

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9. When the following confirmation window appears, read the content and then click [Yes].

Note

The following window will appear if Starter Pack has been installed. Read the message, and then click [Yes].

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10. After copying the files, the following window appears. Click [Close].

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The server then restarts.

Note

You do not need to press <F3> key at this time.

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11. Proceed application step according to the installation t ype.

Full installations

After Windows starts, the following window appears. Click [OK].

Server Core installations

(1) Enter the following comma nd at the command prompt, and then specif y the drive letter of

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System Drive (usually C drive).

Cd /d C:\StartPKG\bin

C:\Users\administrator>cd /d C:\StartPKG\bin

(2) Enter the following, and then press <Enter> key.

Pkgsetup.vbs

C:\StartPKG\bin>pkgsetup.vbs

12. Wait for several minutes without attempting any further operation until the following window appears, and then click [OK].

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Installation of Starter Pack starts. (About 5-10 minutes） * It changes with states of a system.

When the following message appears, Starter Pack installation is complete.

Note

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If you chose Full installation, the following progress message appears while Starter Pack is being installed. Wait a moment until the update is complete.

13. Click [OK] to restart the system.

Installation of Starter Pack is now complete.

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3.6

3.6.1

(1) LAN and BACS drivers

(2) Optional LAN board

Setting Up Device Drivers

Install and set up device drivers provided for the standard configuration. For details regarding the installation and setup of a driver for an optional device, refer to the manual suppli ed

with the optional device.

Installing the LAN and BACS (teaming) drivers

LAN and BACS driver are installed at the time for Windows pre-installed model. If EXPRESSBUILDER is used for setup, the LAN and BACS driver will automatically be installed. If the OS standard installer is used for setup, install Starter Pack to install the LAN and BACS driver.

Important

Note

This server supports the following optional LAN boards. The drivers for LAN boards are automatically installed using the OS plug-and-play function.

WOL is supported by the standard network adapters only.

 To change the LAN or BACS driver settings, log on to the system from a local

console using an administrator’s account. Remotely changing the settings by using the operating system’s remote desktop feature is not supported.

 Be sure to select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box when specifying an

IP address.

Optional LAN boards: N8104-128/132/133/138

Important

(3) Network adapter name

After installing the LAN drivers, the following network adapter names will be displayed by the Device Manager or BACS.

Network adapters for the standard configuration Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet #xx*

If connecting with an optional LAN board: [N8104-128] Broadcom BCM57711 NetXtr eme II 10 GigE (NDIS VBD Client) #xx* [N8104-132/133/138] Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet #xx*

* If there are adapters with the same name, a different identification number will be assigned to xx.

Tips

Using an optional LAN board, perform procedure "3.6.2 Setting up LAN drivers" for each optional LAN board.

The ID for N8104-128 might be a number of two or more digits. This is due to the LAN driver specifications and not an error. This number cannot be changed.

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Setting up LAN drivers

(1) Setting link speed

The transfer rate and duplex mode of the network adapter must be the same as those of the switching hub. Follow the procedure below to specify the transfer rate and duplex mode.

1. Open the Device Manager.

2. Expand Netw ork Adapters , and then double-click the name of the network adapter you want to set. The properties of the network adapter will be displayed.

3. Select the Advanced tab, and then set the Speed & Duplex values to the same as those of the switching hub.

4. Click [OK] in the Network Adapter Properties dialog box.

5. Restart the system.

The link speed setting is now complete.

(2) Using N8104-128

Using N8104-128 with the server, iSCSI Offload Engine must be disabled.

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

Follow the procedure below to set it.

1. Double-click the Broadcom Control Suite4 icon on the Control Panel window. Broadcom Advanced Control Suite4 starts.

2. Set Filter to ALL VIEW, select Broadcom BCM57711 NetXtreme II 10 GigE # xx under Explorer View the Adapter xx (BCM57711 A0) - Port x.

3. Tab on Configurations at the right side screen and then expand Resource Reservations.

4. Click the [Configure] button on the Click the button to configure. The Hardware and Resource Configuration Wizard appears.

5. Remove a checkmark from [iSCSI] under Protocols, if checked. Select [Next], and then click the [Apply] button.

Note

6. Complete steps 2 to 5 for each N8104-128 network adapter . Then, close the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 4.

7. Restart the system. Setup is now completed.

When the following message appears, select [Yes].

"Applying the changes will temporarily interrupt the network connection. The process may take several minutes and the connection will resume

afterwards. Do you want to continue?"

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(3) Using N8104-132/133/138

Using N8104-132/133/138 with the server, follow the procedure below to set it.

1. Insert EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive. If Autorun Menu appears, close the menu.

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Tips

EXPRESSBUILDER DVD is unnecessary if Starter Pack was installed from Internal Flash Memory. Proceed to the next step.

2. Double-click to the following file.

 Using N8104-132/138

— When using EXPRESSBUILDER DVD:

Optical disk drive:\023\win\winnt\ws2008x64\lan\pgdyavd_Disable.vbs

— If Starter Pack was installed from Internal Flash Memory:

System drive:\StartPKG\ws2008x64\lan\pgdyavd_Disable.vbs

 Using N8104-133

— When using EXPRESSBUILDER DVD:

Optical disk drive:\023\win\winnt\ws2008x64\lan\pgdyavd_Disable.vbs

— If Starter Pack was installed from Internal Flash Memory:

System drive:\StartPKG\ws2008x64\lan\pgdyavd_Disable.vbs

3. When the following m essag e app ears, click [OK].

Configuration Completed [Option:PopUp RLV Disabled(Action:Done)] Reboot the system

4. Eject EXPRESSBUILDER DV D from the optical disk drive, and then restart the system.

Setup is now completed.

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3.6.3

Setting up team/LiveLink

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(1) Team types

The following team types are supported.

 Smart Load Balancing and Failover (without Standby Member)

All adapters that compose the team perform communication. If a communication failure occurs on an adapter, other adapters that com pose the team continue the communication. When the adapter on which the communication failure occurred recovers, i t joins the team again and resumes the communication.

 Smart Load Balancing ( Auto-Failback Disable) (with Standby Member)

Among the adapters that compose the team, primary adapters except the standby member perform communication. If a communication failure occurs, the standby member continues the communication. When the adapter on which the communication failure occurred recovers, it joints the team again and the standby adapter returns to the standby state.

Important

 You must set up LiveLink when setting up a team. Teams that are not

configured for LiveLink are not supported.

 When deleting the team, refer to Chapter 1 (3.6.3 Setting up team/LiveLink)

– (4) Procedure for deleting team. When replacing the motherboard or a LAN board, follow these steps to remove the team and then c reate it again after replacement.

 Be sure to specify the same Jumbo Mtu (Jumbo Packet) setting to all the

adapters that compose a team.

 Using Server Core installations, Not supporting setting up team/Li veLink

by the BACS.

(2) LiveLink

LiveLink is a function that detects communication route failures of adapters. It periodically investigates the communication status of specified destinations (IP address).

Link packets are sent from each adapter within a team. If a response to the transmission of a link packet within the specified range is not detec ted, it is identified as a communication route failure and adapter communication is stopped.

When a response to the submission of a link packet is detected, communication LiveLink identifies communication as having been recovered, and communication using that adapter a utomatically resumes.

Note

You must set up LiveLink when you create a team.

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1. Double-click the Broadcom Control Suite4 icon on the Control Panel window. Broadcom Advanced Control Suite4 starts.

2. Set a Filter in a TEAM VIEW, right-click the adapter to be used for the team, and then select Create a Team from the short-cut menu.

Note

Tips

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Possible combinations of network adapters that compose the team are as follows.

 Between standard network adapters.  Between LAN card excluding N8104-128  A standard network adapter and LAN board N8104-128

(The number of adapters that composes the team is up to four.)

 Between N8104-128 adapters.

(The number of adapters that composes the team is up to two.)

To edit a team, right-click on the BACS team, and then select Edit TEAM. Then refer to step 3 and later in Chapter 1 (3.6.3 Setting up team/LiveLink) – (3)

Setting up team to edit the team.

The Broadcom Teaming wizard appears.

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3. Click [Next].

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Note

Do not use Expert Mode.

4. Enter any name into the team name entry column, and then click [Next].

5. Make sure that the following team type is selected, and then click [Next]. Team type: Smart Load Balancing(TM) and Failover(SLB)

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6. Select the adapters that compose the team, click [Add] to add them to the Team Members area, and then click [Next].

7. Proceed according to your desired team type.  Smart Load Balancing and Failover (without Standby Member)

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(1) Select Do not configure a standby member. (2) Click [Next].

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 Smart Load Balancing (Auto-Failback Disable) (with Standby Member)

(1) Select Use the following member as a standby member. (2) Select the adapter that is to be a standby member from the drop-down list. (3) Select Enable Auto-Failback Disable mode. (4) Click [Next].

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Note

Enable Auto-Failback Disable mode is cleared while editing the team. Select it again.

8. Select Yes for Configure LiveLink?, and then click [Next].

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9. You can use the default setting for Probe interval and Probe maximum retries. If you change these values, select a value from each drop-down list, click the target probe (Probe Target xx), and then click [Edit Target IP Address…].

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 The setting range of Probe interval (link packet transmission interval) is 1 to 60

(units: seconds).

 The setting range of Probe maximum retries (link packet retry count) is 1 to 10

(times).

 Switching a path upon detection of a communication path error by LiveLink takes

(Probe maximum retries + 1) x Probe interval (seconds) at maximum. If an optional LAN board detects that a link is down, failover occurs immediately after the link goes down. It takes the time specified for Probe interval (seconds) to recover from the link going down.

10. In the Target xx text box, enter the IP address of the alive monitoring server, and then click [OK].

Important

 Target xx must be the same broadcast domain as that specified for the data

communication IP and LiveLink communication IP (descri bed in step 13). Specify an IP address that exists on the network and with which communication is possible.

 If communication with the IP address specified in Target xx is not possible,

the team will also be unable to communicate. It is there fore recommended that you specify multiple IP addresses using Probe Target. Up to four IP addresses can be specified.

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11. Click [Next].

12. Select an adapter from the Team Members area, and then click [Edit Member IP Address…].

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13. Enter the IP address used for LiveLink communication, a nd then click [OK].

Important

 Be sure to specify an IP address for LiveLink communication for all the

adapters that compose the team. The address specified here is the IP address for LiveLink communication. Specify a different IP address for data communication.

 For Target xx, specify an IP address that is unique on the network and with

which communication is possible.

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14. Click [Next].

15. Make sure that Skip manage VLAN is selected under Manage VLAN, and then click [Next].

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16. Make sure that Commit changes to system and Exit the wizard is selected under Commit changes, and then click [Finish].

Note

When the message below appears, select [Yes].

“Applying the changes will temporarily interrupt the network

onnection. The process may take several minutes and the

connection will resume afterwards. Do you want to continue?”

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Tips

After creating a team, if the teaming adapter displays like the following image, perform steps 8 through 14 again and correct the LiveLink settings.

17. Restart the system.

18. After the system starts, follow step 1 to start Broadcom Control Suite4 and confirm that a team has been created. Confirm the team settings on the Information window to the right.

 Smart Load Balancing and Failover (without Standby Member)

 Smart Load Balancing (Auto-Failback Disable) (with Standby Member)

Team setup is now complete.

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(4) Procedure for deleting team

1. Double-click the Broadcom Control Suite4 icon on the Control Panel window. Broadcom Advanced Control Suite4 starts.

2. Set a Filter in a TEAM VIEW, right-click the adapter to be used for the team, and then select Delete Team from the short-cut menu.

Important

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

You must delete teams from Broadcom Control Suite4. You cannot delete the team from the team adapter displayed in the Device

Manager.

Tips

When the message below appears, select [Yes].

“The selected team will be deleted from system, do you want to proceed?

NOTE: Applying the changes will temporarily interrupt the

etwork connection. The process may take several

minutes and the connection will resume afterwards.”

3. Insert EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive. If Autorun Menu appears, close the menu.

Note

You do not have to insert EXPRESSBUILDER DVD if Starter Pack was installed from Internal Flash Memory. Proceed to the next step.

4. Double-click addlvlanstats.vbs in the following folder.

 When using EXPRESSBUILDER DVD:

Optical disk drive:\023\win\winnt\ws2008x64\lan

 If Starter Pack was installed from Internal Flash Memory:

System drive:\StartPKG\ws2008x64\lan

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5. When the following m essag e app ears, click [OK].

6. Eject EXPRESSBUILDER DV D from the optical disk drive, and then restart the system.

Team deletion is now complete.

3.6.4

Graphics accelerator driver

The graphics accelerator driver for standard configurations is installed when Starter Pack is installed from EXPRESSBUILDER.

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

The graphic accelerator driver is automatically installed on pre-installed model or during setup with EXPRESSBUILDER.

Tips

To reinstall drivers separately, complete the following steps.

1. Insert EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive. If Autorun Menu appears, close the menu.

Tips

2. From the Start menu, point to All programs, Accessories, and then select Explorer.

3. Double-click the install.bat icon in the following folder.

 When using EXPRESSBUILDER DVD:

Optical disk drive:\023\win\winnt\ws2008x64\video

 If Starter Pack was installed from Internal Flash Memory:

System drive:\StartPKG\ws2008x64\video

You will be prompted to confirm the End User License Agreement during this process. Click the [ACCEPT] button and continue.

The graphics accelerator driver is only enabled in Full installations. Standard VGA is used in the case of Server Core installation.

You do not have to insert EXPRESSBUILDER DVD if Starter Pack was installed from Internal Flash Memory.

4. Eject EXPRES SBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive, and then restart the system.

Graphic accelerator driver installation is now complete.

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3.6.5

When using a SAS controller (N8103-104A/142)

The driver for SAS controller N8103-104A/142 is automatically installed by Windo ws Plug-and-Play.

3.6.6

When using a RAID Controller (N8103-160)

The driver for RAID Controller N8103-160 is automatically installed by Windows Plug-and-Play.

3.6.7

When using a Fibre Channel controller (N8190-153/154)

The driver for Fibre Channel controller N8190-153/154 is automatically installed by Windows Plug-and-Play.

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3.7

Installing the Bundled Software

The supplied EXPRESSBUILDER DVD contains the server monitoring software NEC ESMPRO Agent and system management software NEC ESMPRO Manager. You can install NEC ESMPRO Agent automatically by performing Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER.

Open the Programs or Control Panel window from the Start menu, and make sure that the folders for the utilities you have installed are contained. If you did not install them at the time of Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER, refer to Chapter 2 Installing the Bundled Software to install the software separately.

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3.8

(1) Full installations

License Authentication

To use Windows Server 2008 R2, confirm whether the license has been authenticated, and if it has not, perform the license authentication procedure.

The following describes the license authentication procedure.

1. Open the Control Panel from the Start menu, click System and Security, and then select System.

If the following message appears, Windows has already been activated on your system. You do not need to complete this procedure.

2. For installation from Backup DVD-ROM, replace the product ke y. When the following window appears, click Change product key.

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3. When the following window appears, enter the product key found on the COA label, and then click [Next].

4. Follow the instructions in the following message to start the license authentication process.

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Windows activation is now complete.

(2) Server Core installations

1. At the command prompt, enter the following, and then press < E nter> key.

slmgr –dli

If the following message appears, Windows has already been activated on your system. You do not ne ed to complete this procedure. Click [OK] to finish.

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2. For installation from Backup DVD-ROM, repl ace the product key. At the command prompt, enter the following, and then press <Enter> key. Set the product key found on the

COA label in PID.

slmgr –ipk PID

3. Obtain an installation ID for Windows activation. At the command prompt, enter the following, and then press <Enter> key.

slmgr –dti

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4. Reference %systemroot%\system32\sppui\phone.inf for the telephone number of the license authentication customer service.

5. Call the above number, inform the representative of the installation ID which you obtained in step 3, and receive a confirmation ID.

6. Type the confirmation ID you received in step 5. At the command prompt, enter the following, and then press <Enter> key. CID is the confirmation ID that

you received from customer service. slmgr –atp CID

Windows activation is now complete.

3.9

Applying Service Pack

When applying Service Pack 1, refer to "About Windows Server 2008 R2 and Window s 7 Service Pack 1".

http://www.58support.nec.co.jp/global/download/w2008r2/sp1.html

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3.10

(1) Installation process

Installation When Multiple Logical Drives Exist

Before starting installation, backup data for future use in case of data loss.

 Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER

Important

Refer to Chapter 1 (3.3 Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER), and proceed with setup.

In this case, EXPRESSBUILDER installs the Windows on the first detected hard disk drive or logical drive.

 Setup with OS standard installer

1. Refer to Chapter 1 (3.4 Setup with OS Standard Installer), and start setup.

2. When the following message appears, select the partition to which you want to install the operating

system.

Before starting setup, be sure to disconnect hard disk drives from the R AID Controller that is not to be setup. Install those hard disk drives after setup has completed. Conducting setup with hard disk drives being connected with RAID Controller may cause existing data to be erased unintentionally.

Select the location to which Windows will be installed

The order and numbers of the disks displayed on the screen might not match the server’s slot of the hard disk drives. Distinguish between the hard disk drives by viewing the hard disk drive capacity and partition size displayed on the screen, and then select a drive to install the Windo ws system. Selecting an improper drive might cause an unintentional corruption of the existing d ata. Be careful when selecting a hard disk drive on which to install the system.

Important

3. Refer to Chapter 1 (3.4 Setup with OS Standard Installer), and proceed to setup Windows with OS

standard installer and the instructions.

Tips

 For details, refer to the following Microsoft website:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937251/en-us

 You cannot edit the drive letters for the s ystem volume or boot volume

after setup is complete. Make sure that the drive letters assigned in thi s window are correct, and then proceed with setup.

The drive letter might change after installation. If you want to change the drive letter, use the procedure shown in Changing drive letter assignments below.

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(2) Changing drive letter assignments

To change the drive letter, follow the steps below. But these steps cannot change drive letter assignments for the system volume or boot volume. If you want to change them, re-install the Windows.

1. From the Start menu, right-click Computer and then select Management. Next, launch Server

Manager.

2. From the window on the left, select Storage and then Disk Management.

3. Right-click the volume whose drive letter you want to change, and then select Change drive letter and

path.

4. Click [Change].

5. Click [Assign next drive letter], and then select the drive letter you want to assign.

6. Click [OK].

7. When the following message appears, read the contents and then click [OK].

Some programs are dependent on drive letters, and may not run properly. Continue?

8. Close the Server Manager.

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Setting Up Windows Server 2008

Set up Windows Server 2008.

Before Starting Setup

Read through the cautions explained here before starting setup.

: Confirm during Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER

: Confirm during Setup with OS standard installer

Setup Items to confirm

Windows family

Hardware configuration

The following editions of the Windows Server 2008 family may be installed.

 Windows Server 2008 Standard 64-bit (x64) Edition  Windows Server 2008 Enterprise 64-bit (x64) Edition  Windows Server 2008 Standard 32-bit (x86) Edition  Windows Server 2008 Enterprise 32-bit (x86) Edition

Inquiries about installing other editions may be made at your sales representative. For information about Service Packs, refer to 1.3 Service Pack Support.

The following hardware configurations require special procedures.

Reinstalling to a mirrored volume



Disable the mirroring and reset to the basic disk. After installation, enable the mirroring again. Use [Computer Management] – [Disk Management] to create, disable, or remove the mirrored volume.

Peripheral devices such as RDX/MO



Remove an MO device before installing an OS. Some peripheral devices need to be halted before installation. Refer to the manual provided with the peripheral devices for how to set a device appropriate to installation.

DAT, LTO, and similar media



Do not set media that is unnecessary to installation during setup.

 Connecting to multiple hard disk drives (logical drives)

For details on reinstalling operating systems to a system in which multiple logical drives exist, refer to Chapter 1 (4.10 Installation When Multiple Logical Drives Exist).

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 Setup when mass memory is installed

If mass memory is installed in your system, the large size of paging file is required at installation. Thus, the partition size for storing debug information (dump file) may not be secured. If you fail to secure the dump file size, use OS standard installer for setup, and allocate the required file space to multiple disks by performing the following steps.

1. Set the system partition size to a size sufficient to install the OS and paging file.

2. Specify another disk as destination to store the debug information (required dump file size) by referring to Chapter 1 (7. Setup for Solving Problems).

Note

If the partition size for installing Windows is smaller than the recommended size, expand the partition size or add another hard disk drive.

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Setup Items to confirm

System partition size <Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition>

The system partition size can be calculated by using the following formula.

Size required to install the OS + paging file size + dump file size + application size

Full installations

Size required to install the OS = 11,600 MB

= 12,300 MB

= 16,720 MB

Paging file size (recommended) = installed memory size  1.5 Dump file size = installed memory size + 300 MB Application size = as required by the application

Server Core installations

Size required to install the OS = 4,100 MB

= 12,300 MB

= 9,300 MB

Paging file size (recommended) = installed memory size  1.5 Dump file size = installed memory size + 300 MB Application size = as required by the application

For example, if the installed memory size is 1 GB (1,024 MB) and Full installation is selected, the partition size is calculated as follows:

11,600 MB + (1,024 MB  1.5) + 1,024 MB + 300 MB + application size = 14,460 MB + application size

Note

 The above paging file sizes are recommended for collecting debug

information (dump file). The initial size of the boot volume paging file must be large enough to store dump files. Make sure you set a sufficient paging file size. If the paging file is insufficient, there will be a virtual memory shortage that may result in an inability to collect correct debug information.

 Regardless of the sizes of internal memory and write debug information, the

maximum size of the dump file is "size of internal memory + 300 MB".

 When installing other applications or other items, add the amount of space

needed by the application to the partition.

If the partition size for installing Windows is smaller than the recommended size, expand the partition size or add another hard disk drive.

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Setup Items to confirm

System partition size <Windows Server 2008 32-bit Edition>

The system partition size can be calculated by using the following formula.

Size required to install the OS + paging file size + dump file size + application size

Full installations

Size required to install the OS = 6,300 MB

= 9,300 MB

= 9,400 MB

Paging file size (recommended) = installed memory size  1.5 Dump file size = installed memory size + 300 MB Application size = as required by the application

Server Core installations

Size required to install the OS = 2,200 MB

= 9,300 MB

= 5,300 MB

Paging file size (recommended) = installed memory size  1.5 Dump file size = installed memory size + 300 MB Application size = as required by the application

For example, if the installed memory size is 1 GB (1,024 MB) and Full installation is selected, the partition size is calculated as follows:

6,300 MB + (1,024 MB  1.5) + 1,024 MB + 300 MB + application size = 9,160 MB + application size

Note

If the partition size for installing Windows is smaller than the recommended size, expand the partition size or add another hard disk drive.

 The above paging file sizes are recommended for collecting debug

 A paging file size of 4096 MB or greater cannot be specified for one partition

in some system configurations. If the message prompting you to specify a value smaller than 4096 MB appears, specify 4095 MB.

 If the mounted memory size is 2 GB or greater, the maximum size of the

dump file is "2048 MB + 300 MB".

 When installing other applications or other items, add the amount of space

needed by the application to the partition.

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Setup Items to confirm

Upgrade to Windows Server 2008

Inplace upgrade from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 is not recommended because it overwrites the files and registries and might make an unexpected effect on the system and applications.

If you want to use Windows Server 2008, back up the necessary data before installing Windows Server 2008.

Tips

Inplace upgrade refers to overwriting an existing OS (in this case, Windows 2003) with another OS (Windows Server 2008).

Using BitLocker

If using BitLocker, note the following.

 Before installing an OS, be sure to create the following two partitions in the hard

disk drive:

 System partition (to store the loader)  Boot partition (to store the OS)

Note

For details, refer to the following document provided in Microsoft TechNet: BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide

 Be sure to keep the recovery password secure. Do not keep it near a server

running BitLocker.

Important

If the recovery password is not entered, the OS cannot be started, and the content of the partition encrypted b y BitLocker cannot be reference d any more.

The recovery password might be required at startup of the OS af ter the following:

 Replacement of motherboard  Initialization of trusted platfor m mod ule (TPM)  Change of BIOS setting

 To reinstall the operating system into a partition that is encrypted with BitLocker,

delete the BitLocker-encrypted partition prior to reinstallation.

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Installing Service Pack

License authentication

You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not attached to your system, prepare it by yourself.

License authentication is required depending on the installation of Windows. For details, refer to Chapter 1 (4.8 License Authentication).

NOTE

 Activate within 60 days following installation.  A virtual product key is used when installing in a virtual environment. It is not

used when directly installing an operating system to a physical server.

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4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008

4.2

Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER

This section describes how to install Windows with EXPRESSBUILDER.

Important

Note

Tips

 Setup w ith EXPRESSBUILDER may delete all data of the hard disk drive

depending on the settings. Pay attenti on to input parameters. You must be especially careful when configuring the following:

 RAID settings wizard  Partition Settings in the Windows Setup wizard

Backing up user data, as needed, is recommended.

 Before starting setup, be sure to discon nect hard disk drives from the

 The Scalable Networking Pack (SNP) function is disabled on systems that have

been installed by using EXPRESSBUILDER. The setting of SNP function may affect the system performance. Contact your sales representative for details.

 When using an onboard RAID controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID):

Do not support the creation of RAID10 by using the onboard RAID controller. Refer to Chapter 2 (4. RAID System Configuration) in “Maintenance Guide” when creating RAID10.

 Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER allows you to use a prespecified parameter file

or save the parameters specified in setup as a parameter file on removable media or Internal Flash Memory (if purchased optionally).

 For details on creating a parame ter file, refer to Chapter 1 (8 Windows OS

Parameter File).

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4.2.1

Setup flow

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Setup Selection Menu

Remove the CD/DVD-ROM or removable media

Insert the OS installation media

Automatic installation

Agree to the terms of the license  Log on

Parameter Setup Menu

Setup Execution Screen

Configure RAID system

Create and format the Windows system partition

Copy Windows drivers  Copy the selected application

Process that requires input or selection Process that proceeds automatically

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4.2.2

Requirements for Setup

Prepare the following media and instruction manuals before starting setup.

 Either of the following OS installation media

 NEC operating system installation media (hereafter referred to as Backup DVD-ROM)  Microsoft operating system installation media (hereafter referred to as Windows Server 2008

DVD-ROM)

 First Steps Guide  Either of the following EXPRESSBUILDER

 EXPRESSBUILDER DVD  Internal Flash Memory (optional)

 Prepare if needed:

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 Removable media for Windows OS  Service Pack

(If the OS installation media contains Service Pack 1, you need not apply the service pack again.)

Tips

 EXPRESSBUILDER may be distributed in Internal Flash Memory.

EXPRESSBUILDER can be run from Internal Flash Memory if it is installed in the server.

 If you are using a server with Internal Flash Memory installed, you can install the

OS without using EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.

parameter file

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Setup procedure

During Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER, parameters are specified through the wizard. You can also save the parameters as one file (a parameter file) to removable media.

1. Turn peripher al device (such as a display) power on, and then turn the server power on.

2. Start EXPRESSBUILDER according to Chapter 1 (1.1 Starting EXPRESSBUILDER) .

3. When the following message appears, select Os installation *** default ***. You will automatically advance to step 4, with no need for further input.

Note

4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008

Read through the items in Chapter 1 (4.1 Before Starting Setup) prior to installing Windows.

4. Select English on the language selection window, and then click [OK].

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5. When the Windows PE software license agreement window appears, click [Yes].

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Note

Unless you agree these terms, you cannot use EXPRESSBUILDER.

6. Select Set up this computer from Top Menu of EXPRESSBUILDER, and then click [Next].

7. Set parameters on this menu according to your requirement.

 When not using parameter file: Go to Step 8.  When using a parameter file: Go to Step 9.

Note

When setting up again, parameter input via the wizard can be omitted by loading the saved parameter file.

8. If you do not use a parameter file, select an OS from the pull-down menu in [Install Windows], and click [Next]. On this dialog, select "Windows Server 2008 x86" from the pull-down menu.  Go to Step 10.

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9. If you use a parameter file, select [Load a parameter file] and click [Next]. Load a parameter file according to displayed instructions.

Confirm settings on Parameter Setup Menu as needed, then click [Next].  Go to Step 13.

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10. Set parameters required for setup. Click [Settings] of the relevant category to change parameters.

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Click [Default] if you want to restore the default values.

You can see the default values by clicking [Default values].

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10-1 RAID settings

Use this menu to configure the RAID system with the RAID controller detected automatically.

Note

When using an onboard RAID controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID): This function does not support the creation of RAID10 by using the onboard RAID controller. Refer to Chapter 2 (4. RAID System Configuration) in “Maintenance Guide”when creating RAID10.

Specify the RAID settings using the RAID settings wizard on Parameter Setup Menu.

When creating new logical drives

(1) Click [Settings] in RAID settings. (2) Use the wizard to set up logical drives.

Important

If you proceed with wizard, the existing RAID system is destructed and the contents of hard disk drive will be erased.

When skipping the creation of new logical drives

Click [Skip] in RAID settings.

When the RAID settings wizard is terminated, Parameter Setup Menu appears again.

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10-2 Windows settings

Set up Windows by using the Windows settings wizard on Parameter Setup Menu.

(1) Click [Settings] in Windows settings. (2) Click [Next] in the Windows settings wizard.

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(3) Specify the Windows basic settings.

Change settings for "Edition" and "Time Zone" as needed, and click [Next].

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User Manual

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Contents

Notations Used in This Document

Thi server is equipped with one of the following drives, depending on the order at the tis me of purchase. These drives are referred to as optical disk drives in this document.

Hard disk drives

Removable media

Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows)

Trademarks

Regulatory Notices

Warnings and Additions to This Document

Latest editions

1. Before Starting Setup

Starting EXPRESSBUILDER

Supported Windows OS

Service Pack Support

Mass Storage Controllers Supported by EXPRESSBUILDER

When Using a Mass Storage Controller Not Supported by EXPRESSBUILDER

2. Setting Up the Operating System

3. Setting Up Windows Server 2008 R2

Before Starting Setup

Setting Up of Pre-installed Model

Before Starting Setup (Status at purchase)

Setup Procedure

Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER

Setup flow

Requirements for Setup

Setup procedure

Setup with OS Standard Installer

Setup flow

Requirements for Setup

Setup procedure

Installing Starter Pack

When using EXPRESSBUILDER DVD

When using Internal Flash Memory

Setting Up Device Drivers

Installing the LAN and BACS (teaming) drivers

Setting up LAN drivers

Setting up team/LiveLink

Graphics accelerator driver

When using a SAS controller (N8103-104A/142)

When using a RAID Controller (N8103-160)

When using a Fibre Channel controller (N8190-153/154)

Installing the Bundled Software

License Authentication

Applying Service Pack

Installation When Multiple Logical Drives Exist

4. Setting Up Windows Server 2008

Before Starting Setup

Setup with EXPRESSBUILDER

Setup flow

Requirements for Setup

Setup procedure