10.021.02-101.01
Express5800/R120d-2M
EXP292
User’s Guide
Model Number: N8100-1793F
Chapter 1 General Description
Chapter 2 Preparations
NEC Express Server
Express5800 Series
Chapter 3 Setup
Chapter 4 Appendix
April 2012, First Edition
© NEC Corporation 2012
2
PDF
Precautions for Use
Getting Started
Describes how to use this server, from unpacking to operations.
PDF
options, connection of peripheral devices,
PDF
and important information for
ESMPRO and
PDF
settings, RAID
PDF
Provides the detail of NEC ESMPRO, Universal RAID Utility, and the other features.
EXPRESSBUILDER
Documents Provided with This Product
Documents Provided with This Product
Documents for this product are provided as accompanying booklets ( ) and as electronic manuals (
within EXPRESSBUILDER DVD (
User’s Guide
Chapter 1: General Description Overviews, names, and functions of the server’s parts
Chapter 2: Preparations Installation of additional
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Server System BIOS configurations and summary of EXPRESSBUILDER
Chapter 4: Appendix Specifications and other information
).
Describes points of caution to ensure the safe use of this server.
Read these cautions before using this server.
Refer to this guide as you begin for an overview of this server.
and ideal location for this server
) stored
Installation Guide (Windows)
Chapter 1: Installing Windows Installation of Windows and drivers,
installation
Chapter 2: Installing the Bundled
Software
Maintenance Guide
Chapter 1: Maintenance Server maintenance and troubleshooting
Chapter 2: Convenient Features Useful features and the detail of system BIOS
Chapter 3: Appendix Error messages and Windows Event Logs
Other documents
Installation of bundled software, such as NEC
Universal RAID Utility
Configuration Utility, and EXPRESSBUILDER
Express5800/R120d-2M User’s Guide
3
Contents
Documents Provided with This Product ................................................................................................................. 2
Contents ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Notations Used in This Document ......................................................................................................................... 6
Notations used in the text .............................................................................................................................. 6
Optical disk drives ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Hard disk drives ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Removable media ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows) ........................................................................................... 7
Trademarks ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Regulatory Notices ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Warnings and Additions to This Document .......................................................................................................... 10
Latest editions ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Contents
Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) ............................................................................................................... 11
Safety precautions ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Symbols used in this document and on warning labels ............................................................................... 12
Safety notes ................................................................................................................................................ 13
General 13
Rack installation ............................................................................................................................... 14
Power supply and power cord use ................................................................................................... 15
Installation, relocation, storage, and connection .............................................................................. 16
Cleaning and working with internal devices ..................................................................................... 17
During operation .............................................................................................................................. 18
Warning labels ............................................................................................................................................ 19
External view ................................................................................................................................... 19
Handling precautions (for proper operations) .............................................................................................. 20
General Description ............................................................................................................................................. 22
1.
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 23
2.
Accessories ................................................................................................................................................. 24
3.
Standard Features....................................................................................................................................... 25
3.1
Management Features ..................................................................................................................... 28
3.2
Firmware and Software Version Management ................................................................................. 29
4.
Names and Functions of Parts .................................................................................................................... 30
4.1
Front View ........................................................................................................................................ 30
4.2
Front View (without Front Bezel) ...................................................................................................... 31
4.3
Rear View ........................................................................................................................................ 32
4.4
External View ................................................................................................................................... 33
4.5
Internal View .................................................................................................................................... 34
4.6
Motherboard .................................................................................................................................... 35
4.7
Status Indicators .............................................................................................................................. 37
4.7.1 POWER LED ( ) .......................................................................................................... 37
4.7.2 STATUS LED ( ) ............................................................................................................. 38
4.7.3 LINK/ACT LED ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ........................................................................... 39
4.7.4 DISK Access LED ( ) .................................................................................................... 39
4.7.5 Optical Disk Access LED ................................................................................................... 39
4.7.6 UID LED (ID)...................................................................................................................... 39
Express5800/R120d-2M User’s Guide
4
4.7.7 LED on a hard disk drive ................................................................................................... 40
4.7.8 LEDs for LAN connectors .................................................................................................. 41
4.7.9 AC POWER LED on Power Unit ........................................................................................ 42
Preparations ........................................................................................................................................................ 43
1.
Installing Internal Optional Devices ............................................................................................................. 44
1.1
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 44
1.2
Anti-static Measures ........................................................................................................................ 45
1.3
Overview of Installation and Removal .............................................................................................. 46
1.4
Confirming Servers (UID Switch) ..................................................................................................... 48
1.5
Removing Front Bezel ..................................................................................................................... 49
1.6
Removing Top Cover ....................................................................................................................... 50
1.7
Removing PCI Riser Card................................................................................................................ 51
1.8
Removing Support Bar .................................................................................................................... 52
1.9
Removing Air Duct ........................................................................................................................... 53
1.10
Internal Flash Memory (N8115-07) .................................................................................................. 54
1.10.1 Installation.......................................................................................................................... 54
1.10.2 Removal ............................................................................................................................ 54
1.11
TPM Kit ............................................................................................................................................ 55
1.11.1 Installation.......................................................................................................................... 55
1.12
Processor......................................................................................................................................... 56
1.12.1 Installation.......................................................................................................................... 56
1.12.2 Replacement / Removal .................................................................................................... 60
1.13
DIMM ............................................................................................................................................... 61
1.13.1 Maximum supported memory size ..................................................................................... 61
1.13.2 Memory Clock .................................................................................................................... 62
1.13.3 Memory RAS Feature ........................................................................................................ 64
1.13.4 DIMM installation order ...................................................................................................... 65
1.13.5 Installation.......................................................................................................................... 66
1.13.6 Replacement / Removal .................................................................................................... 67
1.13.7 Using Memory RAS Feature .............................................................................................. 68
1.14
Battery for RAID Controller .............................................................................................................. 76
1.14.1 Handling precautions ......................................................................................................... 76
1.14.2 Installing Battery ................................................................................................................ 76
1.14.3 Removal ............................................................................................................................ 77
1.15
LAN Riser Card ................................................................................................................................ 78
1.15.1 Installation.......................................................................................................................... 78
1.15.2 Removal ............................................................................................................................ 79
1.16
Redundant Fan Unit ......................................................................................................................... 80
1.16.1 Installation.......................................................................................................................... 81
1.16.2 Replacement / Removal .................................................................................................... 82
1.17
PCI Card .......................................................................................................................................... 83
1.17.1 Notes ................................................................................................................................. 83
1.17.2 Supported boards and available slots ................................................................................ 84
1.17.3 Installation.......................................................................................................................... 91
1.17.4 Removal ............................................................................................................................ 92
1.17.5 Installing RAID Controller................................................................................................... 93
1.18
Additional HDD Cage ....................................................................................................................... 95
1.18.1 Installation.......................................................................................................................... 95
1.18.2 Removal ............................................................................................................................ 97
1.19
Optical Disk Drive ............................................................................................................................ 98
1.19.1 Installation.......................................................................................................................... 98
1.19.2 Removal ............................................................................................................................ 99
1.20
Use of Internal hard disk drives in the RAID System ..................................................................... 100
1.20.1 Connecting cables ........................................................................................................... 101
1.20.2 Notes on Building RAID System ...................................................................................... 103
1.21
Installing Air Duct ........................................................................................................................... 104
1.22
Installing Support Bar..................................................................................................................... 104
1.23
Installing PCI Riser Card ................................................................................................................ 104
1.24
Installing Top Cover ....................................................................................................................... 104
1.25
Hard Disk Drive .............................................................................................................................. 105
1.25.1 Installation........................................................................................................................ 105
1.25.2 Removal .......................................................................................................................... 107
1.25.3 Replacing a hard disk drive in the RAID System ............................................................. 107
Contents
Express5800/R120d-2M User’s Guide
5
1.26
Power Supply Unit ......................................................................................................................... 108
1.26.1 Cold Redundant Feature ................................................................................................. 108
1.26.2 Installation........................................................................................................................ 109
1.26.3 Replacing a Failing Power Supply Unit ............................................................................ 110
1.27
Installing the Front Bezel ............................................................................................................... 111
2.
Installation and Connection ....................................................................................................................... 112
2.1
Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 11 2
2.1.1 Installing Rack ................................................................................................................. 11 2
2.1.2 Installing the server to the rack or removing it from the rack............................................ 114
2.2
Connection ..................................................................................................................................... 120
2.2.1 Connecting to a uninterruptible power supply (UPS) ....................................................... 122
Setup ................................................................................................................................................................. 123
1.
Turning on the Server ............................................................................................................................... 124
1.1
POST ............................................................................................................................................. 125
1.1.1 POST sequence .............................................................................................................. 125
1.1.2 POST error messages ..................................................................................................... 126
2.
System BIOS Setup .................................................................................................................................. 127
2.1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 127
2.2
Starting and Exiting SETUP Utility ................................................................................................. 127
2.2.1 Starting SETUP ................................................................................................................ 127
2.2.2 Exiting SETUP ................................................................................................................. 127
2.3
Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage .......................................................................... 128
2.4
Cases that Require Configuration .................................................................................................. 130
Contents
3.
EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 ................................................................................................................... 132
3.1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 132
3.2
EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 Network configuration .................................................................... 132
4.
EXPRESSBUILDER .................................................................................................................................. 134
4.1
Features of EXPRESSBUILDER ................................................................................................... 134
4.2
Starting EXPRESSBUILDER ......................................................................................................... 134
5.
Installing Software Components ................................................................................................................ 135
6.
Turning Off the Server ............................................................................................................................... 136
Appendix ........................................................................................................................................................... 137
1.
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 138
2.
Interrupt Lines ........................................................................................................................................... 140
Express5800/R120d-2M User’s Guide
6
Indicates critical items that must be followed when handling the server or operating software. If
server failure, data loss, and other serious
malfunctions could occur.
Note
Tips
Indicates information that is helpful to keep in mind when using this server.
Notations Used in This Document
Notations Used in This Document
Notations used in the text
In addition to safety-related symbols urging caution, 3 other types of notations are used in this document. These
notations have the following meanings.
Important
the procedures described are not followed,
Indicates items that must be confirmed when handling the server or operating software.
Optical disk drives
This server is equipped with one of the following drives, depending on the order at the time of purchase. These
drives are referred to as optical disk drives in this document.
• DVD-ROM drive
• DVD Super MULTI drive
Hard disk drives
Unless otherwise stated, hard disk drives (HDD) described in this document refer to both of the following.
• Hard disk drives (HDD)
• Solid state drive (SSD)
Removable media
Unless otherwise stated, removable media described in this document refer to both of the following.
• USB memory
• Flash FDD
Express5800/R120d-2M User’s Guide
Notations Used in This Document
7
Notations in this document
Official names of Windows
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
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
Windows PE
*3
Windows Preinstallation Environment
Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows)
Windows Operating Systems are referred to as follows.
Refer to Chapter 1 (1.2 Supported Windows OS) in Installation Guide (Windows) for detailed information.
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008 *1
Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition
Windows Server 2003 R2 *2
Windows Server 2003 *2
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
*1: Includes 64-bit and 32-bit Editions unless otherwise stated.
The following appears on EXPRESSBUILDER.
• Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition: Windows Server 2008 x64
• Windows Server 2008 32-bit Edition: Windows Server 2008 x86
*2: Unless otherwise stated, Windows Server 2003 R2 and Windows Server 2003 are collectively referred to as
Windows Server 2003.
*3: Used as an installation platform only.
Express5800/R120d-2M User’s Guide
Trademarks
8
Trademarks
EXPRESSSCOPE is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Vista, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and other countries. Intel, Pentium, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation of the United States.
AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation of the United States and other countries. Adaptec, its
logo, and SCSI Select are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. of the United States. LSI and the LSI logo design are
trademarks or registered trademarks of LSI Corporation. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated. DLT and DLTtape are trademarks of Quantum Corporation of the United States. PCI Express is a trademark of
Peripheral Component Interconnect Special Interest Group. Linux is a trademark or registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in Japan
and other countries. Red Hat® and Red Hat Enterprise Linux are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. in the United
States and other countries.
All other product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
trademark owners.
Express5800/R120d-2M User’s Guide
Regulatory Notices
9
Regulatory Notices
FCC Statement
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 Statement
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada
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).
BSMI Statement
Turkish RoHS information relevant for Turkish market
EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
Disposing of your used product
In the European Union
EU-wide legislation as implemented in each Member State requires that used electrical and
electronic products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed of separately from normal household
waste. This includes Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment or electrical
accessories, such as cables or DVDs.
When disposing of used products, you should comply with applicable legislation or agreements
you may have. The mark on the electrical and electronic products only applies to the current
European Union Member States.
Outside the European Union
If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union,
please contact your local authority and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Express5800/R120d-2M User’s Guide
Warnings and Additions to This Document
10
Warnings and Additions to This Document
1. Unauthorized reproduction of the contents of this document, in part or in its entirety, is
prohibited.
2. The contents of this document may change without prior notice.
3. Do not make copies or alter the document content without permission from NEC Corporation.
4. Every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this document. However, if you
have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions, please contact your retailer.
5. Regardless of these 4 items, NEC Corporation does not take responsibility for effects resulting
from operations.
6. The sample values used in this document are not the actual values.
Keep this document nearby so that you may refer to it as necessary.
Latest editions
This document was created based on the information available at the time of its creation. The screen images,
messages and procedures may differ from the actual screens, messages and procedures.
appropriate when content has been modified.
The most recent version of User’s Guide, as well as other related documents, is also available for download
from the following website.
http://www.nec.com/
Substitute as
Express5800/R120d-2M User’s Guide
Loading...