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Chapter 1 General Description

Chapter 2 Preparations

Chapter 3 Setup

Chapter 4 Appendix

NEC Express Server

Express5800 Series

Express5800/R120h-1E EXP336, TPS-F025

10.202.02-101.02 January 2018

Manuals

Express5800/R120h-1E User’s Guide

Manuals

Manuals for this product are provided as booklets

Safety Precautions and Regulatory

Notices

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

Read these cautions before using this server.

Getting Started Describes how to use this server, from unpacking to operations. See

this guide first and read the outline of this product.

Storing the electronic edition in Starter Pack DVD or releasing in the Website (http://jpn.nec.com/)

User’s Guide

Chapter 1: General Description Overviews, names, and functions of the server’s parts

Chapter 2: Preparations Installation of additional options, connection of peripheral devices,

and suitable location for this server.

Chapter 3: Setup System utility configurations and summary of EXPRESSBUILDER

Chapter 4: Appendix Specifications and other information

Installation Guide (Windows)

Chapter 1: Installing Windows Installation of Windows and drivers, and precautions for installation

Chapter 2: Installing Bundled

Software

Installation of NEC ESMPRO, and other bundled software

Maintenance Guide

Chapter 1: Maintenance Server maintenance and troubleshooting

Chapter 2: Useful Features The details of system utility settings, RAID Configuration Utility, and

EXPRESSBUILDER

Chapter 3: Appendix Error messages and Windows Event Logs

Other manuals

The details of NEC ESMPRO, and other features

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Manuals................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Contents ................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Conventions Used in This Document .................................................................................................................... 6

Signs and symbols for safety .............................................................................................................. 6

Notations used in the text ................................................................................................................... 7

Optical disk drive ................................................................................................................................. 7

Hard disk drive .................................................................................................................................... 7

Removable media ............................................................................................................................... 7

Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows) ................................................................................. 8

POST .................................................................................................................................................. 9

BMC .................................................................................................................................................... 9

Trademarks ......................................................................................................................................................... 10

License Notification ............................................................................................................................................. 11

Warnings and Additions to This Document .......................................................................................................... 14

Latest editions ................................................................................................................................... 14

Safety notes ...................................................................................................................................... 14

Warning label .................................................................................................................................... 15

Handling precautions (for proper operations) .................................................................................... 16

Chapter 1 General Description ........................................................................................................................ 18

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 19

Accessories..................................................................................................................................................... 20

Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 21

Names and Functions of Parts........................................................................................................................ 25

4.1

Front View (With Front Bezel) .................................................................................................... 25

4.2

Front View (Without Front Bezel) ............................................................................................... 26

4.3

Rear View ................................................................................................................................... 28

4.4

External View ............................................................................................................................. 29

4.5

Motherboard ............................................................................................................................... 30

System Maintenance Switch ................................................................................... 31

4.5.1

DIMM slot ................................................................................................................ 32

4.5.2

4.6

Internal View .............................................................................................................................. 33

4.7

Cooling fan ................................................................................................................................. 34

4.8

Status Indicators ........................................................................................................................ 36

LEDs on the front side of the unit ............................................................................ 36

4.8.1

LEDs on the backside of unit .................................................................................. 39

4.8.2

Hot plug 3.5″ SAS/SATA drive LED ......................................................................... 40

4.8.3

Hot plug compatible SATA/SAS drive LED .............................................................. 42

4.8.4

Optical Disk Drive Access LED (optional) ............................................................... 42

4.8.5

4.9

Identifying Drive BOX ................................................................................................................. 43

Front BOX ............................................................................................................... 43

4.9.1

4.10

Drive bay number .................................................................................................................... 44

Drive bay numbering : RAID controller .................................................................. 44

4.10.1

Chapter 2 Preparations .................................................................................................................................... 45

Installing Internal Optional Devices ................................................................................................................. 46

1.1

Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 46

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1.2

Overview of Installation and Removal ........................................................................................ 47

1.3

Identifying Servers (UID Switch) ................................................................................................ 49

1.4

Front Bezel ................................................................................................................................. 50

Removing Front Bezel ............................................................................................ 50

1.4.1

Installing Front Bezel .............................................................................................. 51

1.4.2

1.5

Top Cover ................................................................................................................................... 52

Removing Top Cover .............................................................................................. 52

1.5.1

Installing Top Cover ................................................................................................ 52

1.5.2

1.6

TPM Kit ...................................................................................................................................... 53

Installing the N8115-35 TPM Kit .............................................................................. 54

1.6.1

Enable TPM ............................................................................................................ 56

1.6.2

Notes on Windows BitLocker .................................................................................. 57

1.6.3

1.7

Processor (CPU) ........................................................................................................................ 58

Maximum number of processor cores supported by this server .............................. 59

1.7.1

Processor heat sink module and socket ................................................................. 60

1.7.2

Installation ............................................................................................................... 61

1.7.3

Identifying processor type ....................................................................................... 65

1.7.4

Replacement / Removal .......................................................................................... 66

1.7.5

1.8

DIMM ......................................................................................................................................... 67

Maximum supported memory size .......................................................................... 67

1.8.1

DIMM installation order ........................................................................................... 68

1.8.2

Memory processor compatibility information ........................................................... 70

1.8.3

Checking DIMM ...................................................................................................... 71

1.8.4

Installation ............................................................................................................... 72

1.8.5

Removal / Replacement .......................................................................................... 73

1.8.6

Memory Function .................................................................................................... 73

1.8.7

1.9

Riser Card .................................................................................................................................. 78

Notes ...................................................................................................................... 78

1.9.1

Removing Riser Card .............................................................................................. 81

1.9.2

Installing Riser Card ................................................................................................ 83

1.9.3

1.10

PCI board ................................................................................................................................. 85

Notes ..................................................................................................................... 85

1.10.1

Supported PCI cards and available slots .............................................................. 86

1.10.2

Installing PCI board in the primary and secondary riser cage ............................... 89

1.10.3

Removal ................................................................................................................ 93

1.10.4

1.11

RAID controller (PCI Board Type-p) ......................................................................................... 94

Installing RAID Controller ...................................................................................... 94

1.11.1

Removal ................................................................................................................ 96

1.11.2

1.12

RAID controller N8103-192/193 (AROC Type-a) ..................................................................... 97

Installing RAID Controller ...................................................................................... 97

1.12.1

Removal ................................................................................................................ 99

1.12.2

1.13

LOM Card .............................................................................................................................. 100

Installation ........................................................................................................... 100

1.13.1

Removal .............................................................................................................. 101

1.13.2

1.14

RAID controller extension battery N8103-198 ........................................................................ 102

Handling precautions .......................................................................................... 102

1.14.1

Installing the RAID controller extension battery in a normalized setting .............. 102

1.14.2

Removal .............................................................................................................. 102

1.14.3

1.15

M.2 SATA SSD Kit (To be supported) ..................................................................................... 103

Install the M.2 SATA SSD Kit ............................................................................... 103

1.15.1

Removal .............................................................................................................. 105

1.15.2

1.16

VMware ESXi USB flash memory for installation (N8106-016/017) ....................................... 106

Mounting of USB flash memory N8106-016/017 ................................................. 106

1.16.1

Removal .............................................................................................................. 107

1.16.2

1.17

2.5-inch universal media bay ................................................................................................. 108

Installing 2.5-inch Drive Cage (SAS/SATA) N8154-126 .................................... 108

1.17.1

Installing the internal DVD drive extension kit N8154-125 .................................. 110

1.17.2

Removal .............................................................................................................. 111

1.17.3

1.18

4x 3.5-inch drive model Optical Disk Drive ............................................................................ 112

Installing the internal drive DVD-ROM N8151-137/DVD-Dual N8151-138 .......... 112

1.18.1

Removal .............................................................................................................. 113

1.18.2

1.19

Serial cable ............................................................................................................................ 114

Installation ........................................................................................................... 114

1.19.1

Removal .............................................................................................................. 115

1.19.2

1.20

Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System ........................................................... 116

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Notes on Building RAID System .......................................................................... 116

1.20.1

1.21

Drives..................................................................................................................................... 118

Installing a SAS or SATA drive ............................................................................ 119

1.21.1

Removing Hot Plug Compatible SAS or SATA Hard Disk Drive .......................... 120

1.21.2

1.22

Power Supply Unit ................................................................................................................. 121

Installation ........................................................................................................... 121

1.22.1

Removing/Replacing the faulty power supply unit ............................................... 124

1.22.2

Installation and Connection .......................................................................................................................... 125

2.1

Installation ................................................................................................................................ 125

Installing Rack ...................................................................................................... 125

2.1.1

Space and air flow requirements........................................................................... 126

2.1.2

Temperature requirement ...................................................................................... 127

2.1.3

Power requirements .............................................................................................. 127

2.1.4

Grounding Requirements ...................................................................................... 128

2.1.5

Connecting DC power cable and DC power supply .............................................. 129

2.1.6

Installing the server to the rack or removing it from the rack ................................. 130

2.1.7

2.2

Connection ............................................................................................................................... 138

Connecting to Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) .............................................. 140

2.2.1

Installing the cable management arm ................................................................... 141

2.2.2

Removing the cable management arm ................................................................. 142

2.2.3

Chapter 3 Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 143

Turning on the Server ................................................................................................................................... 144

1.1

POST ....................................................................................................................................... 146

POST sequence .................................................................................................... 146

1.1.1

POST error messages .......................................................................................... 147

1.1.2

Description on System Utility ........................................................................................................................ 148

2.1

Overview .................................................................................................................................. 148

2.2

Starting SETUP Utility .............................................................................................................. 149

2.3

Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage ..................................................................... 150

2.4

Cases that Require Configuration ............................................................................................ 153

2.5

System Configuration via Network ........................................................................................... 158

Overview ............................................................................................................... 158

2.5.1

How to Backup System Configuration ................................................................... 159

2.5.2

How to Restore System Configuration .................................................................. 160

2.5.3

Notes .................................................................................................................... 160

2.5.4

iLO 5 ............................................................................................................................................................. 162

3.1

Overview .................................................................................................................................. 162

3.2

Comparison of License Features ............................................................................................. 163

3.3

iLO 5 Network Settings ............................................................................................................ 164

EXPRESSBUILDER and Starter Pack .......................................................................................................... 167

4.1

Features of EXPRESSBUILDER/Starter Pack ......................................................................... 167

4.2

Usage of EXPRESSBUILDER ................................................................................................. 167

4.3

Usage of Starter Pack .............................................................................................................. 167

Installing Software Components ................................................................................................................... 168

Turning Off the Server .................................................................................................................................. 169

Chapter 4 Appendix ....................................................................................................................................... 170

Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 171

Glossary ....................................................................................................................................................... 174

Revision Record ........................................................................................................................................... 176

Conventions Used in This Document

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Signs and symbols for safety

WARNING and CAUTION are used in this guide as the following meaning.

WARNING

Indicates there is a risk of death or serious personal injury

CAUTION

Indicates there is a risk of burns, other personal injury, or property damage

Precautions and notices against hazards are presented with one of the following three symbols. The individual

symbols are defined as follows:

Attention This symbol indicates the presence of a hazard if

the instruction is ignored. An image in the symbol illustrates the hazard type.

Prohibited Action

This symbol indicates prohibited actions. An image in the symbol illustrates a particular prohibited action.

Mandatory Action

This symbol indicates mandatory actions. An image in the symbol illustrates a mandatory action to avoid a particular hazard.

(Example)

WARNING

Use only the specified outlet

Use a grounded outlet with the specified voltage. Use of an improper power source

may cause a fire or a power leak.

(Example)

(Disconnect a plug)

(Example)

Symbol to draw attention

Description of a warning Term indicating a degree of danger

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Notations used in the text

In addition to safety-related symbols urging caution, three other types of notations are used in this document.

These notations have the following meanings.

Important Indicates critical items that must be followed when handling hardware or operating software. If

the procedures described are not followed, hardware failure, data loss, and other serious

malfunctions could occur.

Note Indicates items that must be confirmed when handling hardware or operating software.

Tips Indicates information that is helpful to keep in mind when using this server.

Optical disk drive

This server is equipped with one of the following drives. These drives are referred to as optical disk drive in this

document.

・DVD-ROM drive

・DVD Super MULTI drive

Hard disk drive

Unless otherwise stated, hard disk drive described in this document refer to both of the following.

・Hard disk drive (HDD)

・Solid state drive (SSD)

Removable media

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

・USB flash drive

・Flash FDD

Conventions Used in This Document

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Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows)

Windows Operating Systems are referred to as follows.

See Chapter 1 (1.2 Supported Windows OS) in Installation Guide (Windows) for detailed information.

Notations in this document Official names of Windows

Windows Server 2016

Windows Server 2016 Standard

Windows Server 2016 Datacenter

Windows Server 2012 R2

Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard

Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter

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POST

POST described in this manual refers to the following.

 Power On Self-Test

BMC

BMC described in this manual refers to the following.  Baseboard Management Controller

The device employs iLO5 as a BMC.

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Trademarks

ExpressUpdate is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and other countries.

Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation of the United States.

Vmware is a registered trademark or a trademark of Vmware, 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.

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Warnings and Additions to This Document

Unauthorized reproduction of the contents of this document, in part or in its entirety, is prohibited.

This document is subject to change at any time without notice.

Do not make copies or alter the document content without permission from NEC Corporation.

If you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions in this document, contact your sales representative.

Regardless of article 4, NEC Corporation assumes no responsibility for effects resulting from your operations.

The sample values used in this document are not actual values.

Keep this document for future use

Latest editions

This document was created based on the information available at the time of its creation. The screen images,

messages and procedures are subject to change without notice. Substitute as appropriate when content has

been modified.

The most recent version of this guide, as well as other related documents, is also available for download from

the following website.

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Safety notes

To use this server safely, read thoroughly "Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices" that comes with your

server.

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Warning label

Warning label are attached on or near the components with potential hazards. This label is either attached or

printed on the component.

Do not remove or black out this label and keep it clean. If no label is attached or printed on the server, contact

your sales representative.

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Handling precautions (for proper operations)

Be sure to observe the following precautions for the proper functioning of the server. Ignoring the precautions

may cause server malfunction or failure.

 Do not use any cellphones and switch off them near the server. Electric waves from such devices can

cause server to malfunction.

 Install the server in an appropriate place. For details about the installation location, see Chapter 2

Preparations (2. Installation and Connection).

 Before connecting/removing cables to/from peripheral devices, make sure that the server is off and unplug

the power cord, if they are non plug-and-play devices.

 Connect the power cord to a 100/200 VAC outlet.

 Make sure that the access LED on the server is off before turning off the power or ejecting an optical disk.

 Wait for at least 30 seconds before connecting power cord to power outlet after disconnecting it.

 If any Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) unit is connected, set it to wait for at least 30 seconds before

turning on the server after power off.

 Do not power off or reset the server, nor disconnect the power cord before POST completes.

 Turn off the server and unplug the power cord before moving it.

 Regularly clean the server to prevent various types of failure. See Chapter 1 Maintenance (2. Daily

Maintenance) in "Maintenance Guide" for details about cleaning.

 Momentary voltage drop may occur due to lightning strike. To prevent this, use of UPS is recommended.

 In the following cases, check and adjust the system clock before operation.

 After transportation

 After storage

 After the server is used following a period of disuse, in which storage conditions did not conform to

those that guarantee server operations (temperature: 5 to 35°C; humidity: 20% to 80%).

 Check the system clock approximately once per month. Use of a time server (NTP server) is

recommended if high accuracy timing is required by the system.

 Observe the storage conditions (Temperature: 10°C to 55°C, Humidity: 20% to 80%, No condensation of

moisture) to store the server. If this server, internal optional devices, and media set for the backup devices (tape cartridges) are moved from a cold place to a warm place in a short time, condensation will occur and cause malfunctions and failures when these are used in such state. To protect important stored data and property, make sure to wait for a sufficient period to use the server and components in the operating environment.

Reference: Time effective at avoiding condensation in winter (more than 10°C differences between the room temperature and atmospheric temperature)

Disk devices: Approximately 2 to 3 hours

Tape media: Approximately 1 day

 This server does not support hibernation/standby function.

 For optional devices, we recommend you use our NEC products. Even if they are successfully installed or

connected, installation of unsupported devices can cause the server to malfunction or even failure. You will be charged to repair failure or damage caused by use of such products even within warranty period.

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Using a computer extensively may affect different parts of your body. Here are tips you should follow while working on

a computer to minimize strain on your body.

Keep proper posture

The basic body position for using a computer is sitting straight with

your hands on the keyboard parallel with the floor, and your eyes

directed slightly downward toward the monitor. With the proper

posture described above, no unnecessary strain is applied on any

part of your body, in other words when your muscles are most

relaxed.

Working on the computer with bad posture such as hunching over or

being too close to the monitor could cause fatigue or deteriorated

eyesight.

Adjust the angle of your display

Most display units are designed for adjustment of the horizontal and

vertical angles. This adjustment is important to prevent the screen

from reflecting bright lights and to make the display contents easy to

see. Working without adjusting the display to a comfortable angle

makes it difficult for you to maintain a proper posture and you will

get tired easily. Adjust the viewing angle before use.

Adjust the brightness and contrast of the display

Display screens have functions to control brightness and contrast.

The most suitable brightness/contrast depends on age, individuals,

and environment, so adjust it to suit your preferences. A too bright or

too dark display is bad for your eyes.

Adjust the angle of keyboard

Some keyboards are ergonomically designed, which allow the angle

to be adjusted. Adjusting the angle of the keyboard is effective to

reduce tension on your shoulders, arms, and fingers.

Clean your equipment

Keeping your equipment clean is important not only for the appearance but also for functional and safety reasons. A

dusty monitor makes it difficult to see the display contents, so clean it regularly.

Take rest breaks

When you feel tired, take a break. Light exercise is also

recommended.

Tips for your health and safety

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NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R120h-1E

General Description

This chapter introduces the features of this server and the name of each part.

1. Introduction

2. Accessories

Describes the accessories of the server.

3. Features

Describes the features of the server and the server management.

4. Names and Functions of Parts

Describes the name of each part contained in this server.

1. Introduction

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Chapter 1 General Description

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this NEC Express5800 Series product.

This server is powered by the latest microprocessor "Intel® Xeon® processor".

With our latest technology and architecture, we offer "high performance" and "high reliability" that could not be

accomplished by conventional servers. Furthermore, with its design for "extensibility," our servers can be widely

used for general purpose. For proper use of the unit, read this manual carefully to fully understand handling of

the product.

2. Accessories

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Chapter 1 General Description

Accessories

The carton box contains various accessories which are required for setup or maintenance. Make sure you

have them all for future use.

The rack or server chassis includes all rack-mounting hardware parts required for the server installation.

・Rack-mounting hardware and documentation

・Front Bezel

・Bezel Lock Key (attached to Front Bezel)

・Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices

・Getting Started

In addition to these enclosed items, the following extra items may be required.

・Operating system

・Starter Pack DVD

・Hardware options

・Drivers (Hexalobular standard, etc.)

Check whether all parts are present and complete. If some parts are missing or damaged, contact the

applicable vendor.

Important

The chassis serial number plate and maintenance label is located on the

server. If the serial number does not match the number on the warranty, you

may not be guaranteed against failure even within the warranty period.

Contact your sales representative if they do not match.

3. Features

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Chapter 1 General Description

Features

The server has the following features:

High performance

• Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family

‒ Xeon Bronze 3104 Processor (1.70 GHz, 6C/6T, 8.25MB, TDP 85W),

‒ Xeon Bronze 3106 Processor (1.70 GHz, 8C/8T, 11MB, TDP 85W),

‒ Xeon Silver 4108 Processor (1.80 GHz, 8C/16T, 11MB, TDP 85W),

‒ Xeon Silver 4110 Processor (2.10 GHz, 8C/16T, 11MB, TDP 85W),

‒ Xeon Silver 4112 Processor (2.60 GHz, 4C/8T, 8.25MB, TDP 85W),

‒ Xeon Silver 4114 Processor (2.20 GHz, 10C/20T, 13.75MB, TDP 85W),

‒ Xeon Silver 4116 Processor (2.10 GHz, 12C/24T, 16.50MB, TDP 85W),

‒ Xeon Gold 5115 Processor (2.40 GHz, 10C/20T, 13.75MB, TDP 85W),

‒ Xeon Gold 5118 Processor (2.30 GHz, 12C/24T, 16.50MB, TDP 105W),

‒ Xeon Gold 5120 Processor (2.20 GHz, 14C/28T, 19.25MB, TDP 105W),

‒ Xeon Gold 5122 Processor (3.60 GHz, 4C/8T, 16.50MB, TDP 105W),

‒ Xeon Gold 6126 Processor (2.60 GHz, 12C/24T, 19.25MB, TDP 125W),

‒ Xeon Gold 6128 Processor (3.40 GHz, 6C/12T, 19.25MB, TDP 115W),

‒ Xeon Gold 6130 Processor (2.10 GHz, 16C/32T, 22MB, TDP 125W),

‒ Xeon Gold 6132 Processor (2.60 GHz, 14C/28T, 19.25MB, TDP 140W),

‒ Xeon Gold 6134 Processor (3.20 GHz, 8C/16T, 24.75MB, TDP 130W),

‒ Xeon Gold 6136 Processor (3 GHz, 12C/24T, 24.75MB, TDP 150W),

‒ Xeon Gold 6138 Processor (2GHz, 20C/40T, 27.50MB, TDP 125W),

‒ Xeon Gold 6140 Processor (2.30 GHz, 18C/36T, 24.75MB, TDP 140W),

‒ Xeon Gold 6142 Processor (2.60 GHz, 16C/32T, 22MB, TDP 150W),

‒ Xeon Gold 6148 Processor (2.40 GHz, 20C/40T, 27.50MB, TDP 150W),

‒ Xeon Gold 6152 Processor (2.10 GHz, 22C/44T, 30.25MB, TDP 140W),

‒ Xeon Platinum 8160 Processor (2.10 GHz, 24C/48T, 33MB, TDP 150W),

‒ Xeon Platinum 8164 Processor (2GHz, 26C/52T, 35.75MB, TDP 150W),

• Turbo Boost Technology feature *1

• Hyper Threading Technology feature *1

• Intel AVX-512 Extended Instruction Set *2

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• Intel Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) *3

• Intel Run Sure Technology *4

• High-speed memory access (DDR4 2133/2400/2666 supported) *5

• High-speed disk access (SATA 6Gb/s, SAS 12Gb/s supported)

• High-speed 10GBASE-SFP+ / 10GBASE-T / 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T interface

(10Gbps / 1Gbps / 100Mbps / 10Mbps supported) can be selected

High reliability

• Processor throttling feature

• Memory monitoring feature (error correction/error detection)

• Memory degeneracy feature (logical isolation of a failed device)

• Memory x4 SDDC feature

• Memory mirroring, memory sparing features

• Memory throttling feature

• Bus parity error detection

• Temperature detection

• Error detection

• Internal fan monitoring feature

• Power redundant feature (hot swapping supported)

• RAID system (Disk Array) (An option card is required.)

• Auto rebuild feature (hot swapping supported)

• System utility password feature

• The security lock that comes with Front Bezel

• Redundant fan configuration

• Fan (hot swapping supported)

• HDD (hot swapping supported)

Management Utilities

• NEC ESMPRO

• Remote controlling feature (iLO 5)

• RAID system management utility (Smart Storage Administrator)

• Hard disk drive monitoring

• Power supply monitoring

Power saving and noiseless design

• Selection of power unit appropriate to environment, work load, and configuration

• Power consumption monitoring feature

• Power control feature

• 80 PLUS® Platinum / Titanium certified high efficiency power supply *7

• Fan control appropriate to environment, work load, and configuration

• Silent sound design

• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology supported

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Expandability

• Various option slots

‒ PCI Express 3.0 (x16 lanes): 1 slot (Full height)

‒ PCI Express 3.0 (x16 lanes): 2 slots (Low profile) *8

‒ PCI Express 3.0 (x8 lanes): 1 slot (dedicated to RAID controller)

‒ PCI Express 3.0 (x8 lanes): 1 slot (dedicated to LOM card)

• Large capacity memory of up to 1.5TB *6

• Can upgrade to multi-processor system with up to two processors

• Expansion Bay (for hard disk drives): up to 11 slots

• Optical disk drive bay provided as an option

• USB3.0 interface (Front: 1 port, rear: 2 ports, internal: 2 ports)

• USB2.0 interface (Front: 1 port(optional))

• Management LAN port (1 port)

• With optional LOM card, two to four LAN ports can be added.

Ready to use

• No cable connection is required to install a hard disk drive and additional power supply unit (hot swap

supported).

• Slide rails for each installation

Many built-in Features

• Redundant power supply system supported (valid when optional power supply unit is installed)

• Software power-off

• Remote power-on feature

• AC-Link feature

• Remote console feature

• Power switch mask

• Connector for display unit provided on front panel

• Supports Redfish® API and incorporates baseboard management controller (iLO 5) which conforms to IPMI

v2.0

Self-diagnosis

• Power On Self-Test (POST)

Easy setup

• EXPRESSBUILDER (setup utility)

• System utility

*1: The Intel Xeon processor Bronze 3100 series is not supported.

*2: The device that mounts Intel Xeon processor Bronze 3100 series/Silver 4100 series/Gold 5100 series

executes one instruction simultaneously. The device that mounts Gold 6100 series/Platinum 8100 series

executes two instructions simultaneously.

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*3: The device that mounts Intel Xeon processor Bronze 3100 series/Silver 4100 series/Gold 5100 series is

2-UPI. The device that mounts Gold 6100 series/Platinum 8100 series is 3-UPI.

*4: The device that mounts Intel Xeon processor Bronze 3100 series/Silver 4100 series is not supported.

*5: Operating frequency can vary depending on the type or the number of boards of processor or memory

installed.

*6: For 2 CPU configuration. Up to 768 GB for 1 CPU configuration

*7: Power supply unit N8181-161 acquired 80 PLUS® Titanium.

Power supply units N8181-159/160/162 acquired 80 PLUS®Platinum.

*8: This can be changed to PCI Express 3.0: 1 slot (x16 lane) using the optional riser card.

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Names and Functions of Parts

This section describes the names of the server parts.

4.1

Front View (With Front Bezel)

(1) Front Bezel

A cover for protecting the front of the server. This cover can be locked with the provided Bezel Lock Key.

(2) Key Slot

A slot for Bezel Lock Key that is used to lock Front Bezel.

(1)

(2)

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4.2

Front View (Without Front Bezel)

・8x 2.5-inch drive model

(1) Pull-out Tab

A tab for showing the model number and serial number of the server.

(2) Optical disk drive (option)

According to the order at the time of buying, one of the following option drives is installed.

－ DVD-ROM drive － DVD Super MULTI drive

(3) USB3.0 connector (front)

Connectors for connecting USB 3.0 interface devices.

(4)

iLO service port USB connector

A USB connector used for connecting to iLO such as for acquiring log. For details, refer to iLO 5 User's Guide.

(5) 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Bay (standard)

Bays for installing HDDs. The sequential numbers indicate the corresponding slot numbers. All bays include Dummy Trays.

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・4x 3.5-inch drive model

(1) Optical disk drive (option)

Attaching the optical disk drive. According to the order at the time of buying, one of the following option drives is installed.

－ DVD-ROM drive － DVD Super MULTI drive

(2) Pull-out Tab

A tab for showing the model number and serial number of the server.

(3) iLO service port USB connector

A USB connector used for connecting to iLO such as for acquiring log. For details, refer to iLO 5 User's Guide.

(4) USB3.0 connector (front)

Connectors for connecting USB 3.0 interface devices.

(5) 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Bay

Bays for installing HDDs. The sequential numbers indicate the corresponding slot numbers. All bays include Dummy Trays.

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4.3

Rear View

(1) 1st

Riser card (slot1) (option)

Slots for installing full-height PCI cards.

(2) 1st Riser card (slot2) (option)

Slots for installing low-profile PCI cards.

(3) 2nd Riser card (slot3) (option)

Slots for installing low-profile PCI cards.

(4) Power Supply Unit (Selection option)

A power supply for supplying the DC power to the server.

(5) Power supply Unit (Power supply slot 1)

(Required option)

A power supply for supplying the DC power to the server.

(6) Power supply unit 2 (power supply slot 2)

(option)

The second power supply unit. It can be redundant if the second unit is arranged.

(7) Serial Port (COM) Connector (option)

A connector for connecting serial interface devices. This cannot directly connect to a network line.

(8) LAN connectors

A connector for connecting a network (1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T)

(9) Display Connector

A connector for connecting a display.

(10) Management LAN Connector

A LAN connector which supports 1000BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T.

Incompatible as LANs for regular OS.

This port is used for connecting to iLO.

(11) USB 3.0 Connectors

Connectors for connecting USB 3.0 interface devices.

(12) LOM card (optional LAN3, LAN4)

This is an optional LOM card that can be connected directly to the mother board.

• N8104-193 1000BASE-T connection LOM

card (2ch)

• N8104-194 10GBASE connection LOM card

(SFP+/2ch)

• N8104-195 10GBASE-T connection LOM card

(2ch)

*1 2nd riser card (Solt 3) can be used with 2CPU configuration.

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External View

(1) Top cover

(2) Hood latch

(2)

(1)

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4.5

Motherboard

(1) Connector for 2nd Riser Card

CPU2 is required for using the secondary rise

card.

(2) Connector dedicated to RAID controller (3) Micro SD card slot (4) Connector for Option TPM Kit (5) Connector for Option COM (6) iLO Service port connector (7) Connector for 1st Riser Card (8) System maintenance switch (9) Mini-SAS Port1 connector (10) Mini-SAS Port3 connector (11) LOM connector (12) Mini-SAS Port2 connector (13) SATA Port5 connector (14) SATA port4 connector (15) Front USB 3.0 connector

(16) Front i/o connector (17) FAN connector 7 (18) FAN connector 6 (19) FAN connector 5 (20) FAN connector 4 (21) FAN connector 3 (22) FAN connector 2 (23) FAN connector 1

(24) Battery connector for RAID controller

(25) Chassis Intrusion Detection connector (26) Drive backplane power connector (27) GPU/rear drive power connector (28) Power connector for HDD BP (29) Lithium Battery (30) Internal USB 3.0 connector

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System Maintenance Switch

4.5.1

Position Default Setting Description

SW1

*1 *

Off Off Set to OFF at regular times.

On Sets the security of iLO5 to disabled.

SW2 Off Reserved -

SW3 Off Reserved -

SW4 Off Reserved -

SW5

*2 *5

Off Off Set to OFF at regular times.

On Clears power-on password and administrator

password.

SW6

*3, *5

Off Off Set to OFF at regular times.

On Set the system configuration back to the default values.

SW7 Off Reserved -

SW8 Off Reserved -

SW9 Off Reserved -

SW10 Off Reserved -

SW11 Off Reserved -

SW12 Off Reserved -

Important

Do not change the switch already configured as “Reserved” unless NEC

separately instructs to do so. It may cause the trouble or malfunction of the

device.

*1 Set the SW1 to ON when all the passwords of iLO5 to which administrator authority is given have become

unknown or when enabling the iLO5 features.

*2 Regarding the operation procedure of SW5, see Chapter 1 (7.3.4 Clearing a Password) in the Maintenance

Guide.

*3 Regarding the operation procedure of SW6, see Chapter 3 (7.3.3 Set the System Configuration Back to the

Default Values).

*4 Default values may be different from the factory presets.

*5 When you set SW1, SW5, and SW6 to ON at the same time, boot with the backup ROM.

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DIMM slot

4.5.2

DIMM slots are numbered in order 1 to 12 for each processor.

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4.6

Internal View

(1) Backplane

(2) Cooling Fan

-1 FAN1

-2 FAN2

-3 FAN3

-4 FAN4

-5 FAN5

-6 FAN6

-7 FAN7 Refer to “4.7 Cooling fan” for installation rule.

(3) Processor (CPU)

-1 CPU1 (required option)

-2 CPU2 (option)

(4) DIMM (option)

1 or more option(s) required per CPU

(5) Slot for RAID Controller (option)

(6) Motherboard

(7) 1st Riser Card cage (8) 2nd Riser Card cage (Optional, CPU2

installation required for use)

(9) Power Supply Unit

Optional redundant Power Supply selectable

(10) Battery-holding part for RAID controller

(1) (2)

(4)

(9)

(6)

(8)

(7)

(10)

(3)

-1

(5)

(3)-2

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4.7

Cooling fan

Important

Be sure to install the blank covers to the fan bays 1 to 4 in the 1CPU

configuration to prevent the server from being damaged.

The following displays the structure for installing cooling fans.

Fan bay

Configuration

Fan bay 1 Fan bay 2 Fan bay 3 Fan bay 4 Fan bay 5 Fan bay 6 Fan bay 7

1CPU,

non redundant

Blank cover Blank cover Blank cover Blank cover Fan Fan Fan

1CPU,

redundant

Blank cover Blank cover Fan Blank cover Fan Fan Fan

2CPU,

non redundant

Blank cover Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan

2CPU,

redundant

Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan

If the cooling fan is damaged or missed in the redundancy configuration, the redundancy may degrade. If the

cooling fan is damaged or missed without redundancy, the server shuts down.

The cooling fan speed varies to operate the server. The cooling fan runs at the minimum speed in accordance

with the temperature.

The server shuts down under the following conditions related to the temperature.

● If the temperature at the caution level is detected, iLO5 shuts down OS safely. If the temperature at the

critical level is detected, the power shuts down forcibly without shutting down OS.

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● If "Thermal Shutdown" function is set to "Disabled" in "BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)", this unit runs

directly without shutting down OS when the temperature at the caution level is detected, while the power shuts down forcibly when the temperature at the critical level is detected.

Important

If the "Thermal Shutdown" function is set to "Disabled" in "BIOS/Platform

Configuration (RBSU)", the high temperature may damage the server.

Tips

In case NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService is installed, since a shut down due to

high temperature is executed by NEC ESMPRO ServerAgentService, you need to

set “Thermal Shutdown” to “Disabled.”

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4.8

Status Indicators

LEDs on the front side of the unit

4.8.1

・2.5-inch drive model

No. Item Status Description

1 UID switch/LED *1 Lights in blue Working in operation

Flashes in blue (once per second)

Remote management or firmware upgrade is in progress

Flashes in blue (4 times per second)

The iLO restart sequence using the UID switch has been launched

Flashes in blue (8 times per second)

The iLO restart sequence using UID switch is in progress

Lights off Not working

2 Power switch and system

power LED

Lights in green The system is powered on

Flashes in green (once per second)

The power on sequence in progress

Lights in amber The system is in standby state

Lights off Power is not supplied *2

3 Status LED *1 Lights in green Normal state

Flashes in green (once per second)

Restarting iLO

Flashes in amber The function of the system is

deteriorating

Flashes in red (once per second)

The system is in a critical state *3

4 LINK/ACT LED *1 Lights in green Linked to the network

Flashes in green (once per second)

The network is working

Lights off The network is not working

*1 If all the four LEDs described in this table is flashing at the same time, it indicates that a power failure has

occurred. For details, refer to (2) Power failure LED.

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*2 The power is not supplied, the power cord is not connected, the power supply unit is not installed, the power

supply unit is defect, or the power cord is disconnected.

*3 If the STATUS LED indicates a degraded or critical condition, check the system IML or use iLO to check the

system status.

・3.5-inch drive model

No. Item Status Description

1 UID switch/LED *1 Lights in blue Working in operation

Flashes in blue (once per second)

Remote management or firmware upgrade is in progress

Flashes in blue (4 times per second)

The iLO restart sequence using the UID switch has been launched

Flashes in blue (8 times per second)

The iLO restart sequence using UID switch is in progress

Lights off Not working

2 LINK/ACT LED *1 Lights in green Linked to the network

Flashes in green (once per second)

The network is working

Lights off The network is not working

3 STATUS LED *1 Lights in green Normal state

Flashes in green (once per second)

Restarting iLO

Flashes in amber The function of the system is

deteriorating

Flashes in red (once per second)

The system is in a critical state *3

4 POWER Switch/LED *1 Lights in green The system is powered on

Flashes in green (once per second)

The power on sequence in progress

Lights in amber The system is in standby state

Lights off Power is not supplied*2

*1 If all the four LEDs described in this table is flashing at the same time, it indicates that a power failure has

occurred. For details, refer to (2) Power failure LED.

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*2 The power is not supplied, the power cord is not connected, the power supply unit is not installed, the power

supply unit is defect, or the power cord is disconnected.

*3 If the STATUS LED indicates a degraded or critical condition, check the system IML or use iLO to check the

system status.

(1) UID switch function

When the server does not turn on, the UID switch can be used to display Server Health Summary.

(2) Power failure LED

The following table shows a list on power failure LEDs and affected subsystems. Not all power failures are

applied on all servers.

Subsystem LED status

Motherboard Flashes once

Processor Flashes twice

Memory Flashes 3 times

Riser card board PCIe slot Flashes 4 times

LOM card Flashes 5 times

RAID controller/SAScontroller Flashes 6 times

Motherboard PCIe slot Flashes 7 times

Power backplane or storage backplane Flashes 8 times

Power Supply Unit Flashes 9 times

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LEDs on the backside of unit

4.8.2

No Item Status Description

1 UID LED Lights in blue Working in operation

Flashes in blue (once per second)

Remote management or firmware upgrade is in progress

Flashes in blue (4 times per second)

The iLO restart sequence using the UID switch has been launched

Flashes in blue (8 times per second)

The iLO restart sequence using UID switch is in progress

Lights off Not working

2 LINK LED Lights in green Connected.

Lights off Not linked to the network.

3 ACT LED Lights in green Working in operation.

Flashes in green Working in operation.

Lights off Not working.

4 AC POWER1 LED Lights in green Normal state

Lights off One or more of the following situations are occurring

• AC power is not supplied

• Power supply unit has failed

• Power supply unit is in standby mode

• Power supply unit exceeds the current limit

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Hot plug 3.5″ SAS/SATA drive LED

4.8.3

DISK ACT LED

(Green) ②

DISK STATUS LED

(Amber/Blue) ①

Description

Lights in green, lights off, or flashes

Flashes in amber and blue

One or more of the following situations are occurring

・ A drive failure has occurred ・ A predictive failure alert has been

received for this drive

・ The drive has been selected by the

management application

Lights in green, lights off, or flashes

Lights in blue One or both of the followings are occurring

・ The drive is running correctly ・ The drive has been selected by the

management application

Lights in green Flashes in amber A predictive failure alert has been received for

this drive. Replace the drive as soon as possible.

Lights in green Lights off The drive is online but is currently not running

Flashes in green (once per second)

Flashes in amber Do not remove the drive. Removing the drive

will shut down the current operation which may lead to a loss of data. The drive is part of an array that is undergoing capacity expansion or stripe migration, but a predictive failure alert has been received for this drive. To minimize the risk of data loss, do not remove the drive until the expansion or migration is complete.

Flashes in green (once per second)

Lights off Do not remove the drive. Removing the drive

will shut down the current operation which may lead to a loss of data. The drive is rebuilding, erasing, or is part of an array that is undergoing capacity expansion or stripe.

Flashes in green (4 times per second)

Flashes in amber The drive is active but a predictive failure alert

has been received for the drive. Replace the drive as soon as possible.

Flashes in green (4 times per second)

Lights off The drive is running correctly

Lights off

Lights in amber A critical fault condition has been identified for

this drive and the controller has placed it offline. Replace the drive as soon as possible.

Lights off

Flashes in amber A predictive failure alert has been received for

this drive. Replace the drive as soon as possible.

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DISK ACT LED

(Green) ②

DISK STATUS LED

(Amber/Blue) ①

Description

Lights off Lights off

The drive is offline, is a backup, or has not been set as a part of the array

Important

Observe the following precautions whenever you use the auto rebuilding

feature

● Do not turn off or reboot the server while a HDD is being rebuilt.

● Wait for at least 90 seconds while a HDD is being rebuilt.

● Do not replace a HDD while another HDD is being rebuilt.

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Hot plug compatible SATA/SAS drive LED

4.8.4

No. Item Status Description

1 Position Check LED Lights in blue The drive is identified by the host application

Flashes in blue Firmware on the drive carrier is being

updated or requires updating

2 DISK ACT LED Rotates in green Drive is working

Lights off Drive is not working

3 Remove Protect Switch/LED Lights in white Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive

causes one or more logical drives to fail.

Lights off Even if the drive is removed, the logical drive

will not fail.

4 DISK STATUS LED Lights in green A drive is a member of one or more logical

drives.

Flashes in green Rebuilding the drive, migrating RAID on the

drive, migrating or expanding the capacity of the strip size, expanding the capacity of the logical drive, or erasing the drive.

Flashes in amber/green.

A drive is a member of one or more logical drives and a drive failure is predicted.

Flashes in amber The drive does not form in the array

configuration, and a failure in the drive is predicted.

Lights in amber Drive has failed.

Lights off The RAID controller does not allow the drive

to form in the array configuration.

Important

Observe the following precautions whenever you use the auto rebuilding

feature

● Do not turn off or reboot the server while a HDD is being rebuilt.

● Wait for at least 90 seconds while a HDD is being rebuilt.

● Do not replace a HDD while another HDD is being rebuilt.

Optical Disk Drive Access LED (optional)

4.8.5

The LED for optical disk drive at the front of the server flashes when a CD or DVD is being accessed.

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4.9

Identifying Drive BOX

Front BOX

4.9.1

8x2.5-inch drive model Front BOX

Nor BOX number

1 BOX1 2 BOX2

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4.10

Drive bay number

Drive bay numbering depends on how the drive backplanes are connected:

―To a controller

・When connected to onboard SATA ports

・When connected to PCI board (AROC Type-a) installed in RAID controllerdedicated slot

・When connected to RAID controller PCI board installed in riser card

Drive bay numbering : RAID controller

4.10.1

When drive backplane is connected directly to controller, drive bay number starts at 1.

The following images are examples of common configurations.

8x2.5-inch drive model Front

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Preparations

This chapter describes preparations for using this server.

1. Installing Internal Optional Devices

You can skip this section if you did not purchase any optional devices.

2. Installation and Connection

Place the server in a suitable location and connect cables following this section.

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Installing Internal Optional Devices

This section describes the instructions for installing supported optional devices and precautions.

Important

Use only the devices and cables specified by NEC. You will be charged to

repair damages, malfunctions, and failures caused by the use of any devices

or cables not specified for use with this server even within the warranty

period.

1.1

Safety Precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions to install and remove optional devices properly and safely.

WARNING

Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safety. Failure to observe the

precautions may cause death or serious injury. For details, see Safety Precautions and Regulatory

Notices.

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the server.

Do not remove the lithium battery, NiMH battery, or Li-ion battery.

● Disconnect the power plug when installing and removing devices.

CAUTION

Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely. Failure to observe the

precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For details, see Safety Precautions and

Regulatory Notices.

● Do not drop

● Do not leave the server being pulled out.

● Make sure to complete installation.

● Do not install with the cover removed.

● Do not get your fingers caught.

● High temperature

● Electrical shock

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1.2

Overview of Installation and Removal

Install/remove components by using the following procedure.

CAUTION

Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely. Failure to observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For details, see Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.

● Do not drop the server

● Do not leave the server pulled out of the rack

● Replace the cover after installing components

● Beware of high temperatures

● Do not get your fingers caught when installing components

If the server is mounted on a rack, use the UID switch to identify the target server.

See Chapter 2 (1. Installing Internal Optional Devices).

Remove Front Bezel.

See Chapter 2 (1.4 Front Bezel).

Turn off the server.

See Chapter 3 (6. Turning Off the Server).

Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and the server.

Important

● After disconnecting the power cord from the server, wait for at least 30

seconds before installing/removing optional devices.

● Make sure AC POWER LED on power supply unit is unlit.

If only installing a disk drive, proceed to step 12. If only installing a power supply unit, proceed to step

13. When installing or removing other internal options, remove from the rack from the maindevice,

and place it on a sturdy, flat desk.

Important

Do not leave the server being pulled out from the rack.

Remove Top Cover.

See Chapter 2 (1.5 Top Cover)

Remove the air baffle.

See Chapter 2 (1.6 Air Baffle).

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Attach Top Cover.

See Chapter 2 (1.5 Top Cover).

Mount the server onto the rack.

See Chapter 2 (2.1 Installation).

Install disk drives.

10.

See Chapter 2 (1.21 Drives).

Install power supply units

11.

See Chapter 2 (1.22 Power Supply Unit).

Attach Front Bezel.

12.

See Chapter 2 (1.4 Front Bezel).

Installation and removal for internal optional devices are now complete.

Continue the setup with reference to Chapter 2 (2.2 Connection).

Note

Do not let the server operate for long time with the top cover, air baffle, expansion

slot cover, or the blank cover removed. If the server operates under these

conditions, it will not be properly ventilated and the cooling mechanism will not

properly function, which may lead to damages due to high temperature.

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1.3

Identifying Servers (UID Switch)

Using UID (Unit ID) Switch helps you to identify the target server.

When the server is working, be sure to identify the target server by using UID Switch first before you turn

off the server or disconnect a cable from the server.

To turn UID LED on, press UID Switch. When it is pressed again, the LED will be off .

・2.5-inch x8 drive model

・3.5-inch x4 drive model

UID switch / UID LED

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1.4

Front Bezel

Remove the front bezel when pressing the POWER switch or removing Top Cover.

Removing Front Bezel

1.4.1

To unlock the bezel, insert the attached Bezel Lock Key into the key slot and turn the key while

13.

pressing it lightly.

Press to the right and unlock the lever seen on the left when you face the front bezel, and pull only

the left side of bezel by about 10 cm toward you. Then, as shown in the diagram, pull the bezel to

the left forward direction with the lock on the left unlocked to remove the bezel from the device

Note

Be careful not to press the POWER Switch.

Important

If you fail to remove the front bezel properly, the front bezel might be

damaged.

Pay attention not to press the power switch when installing the front bezel.

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Installing Front Bezel

1.4.2

The procedure for removal is the reverse of installation.

Note

Be careful not to press the POWER Switch.

Important

If you fail to remove the front bezel properly, the front bezel might be

damaged.

Pay attention not to press the power switch when installing the front bezel.

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1.5

Top Cover

Remove Top Cover when installing or removing the optional component or change internal cable connection.

 Hexalobular driver (T-10) or flathead driver

Removing Top Cover

1.5.1

See steps 1 to 5 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

Unscrew the security screw with the hexalobular driver or flathead driver

Unlock the latches on the top by pressing from behind and open the lever on the back.

Slide the cover a little bit to the rear side of the chassis.

Lift Top Cover and remove it from the server.

Important

If you fail to follow a right procedure properly, the hardware might be

damaged.

Installing Top Cover

1.5.2

The procedure for removal is the reverse of installation.

Important

If you fail to follow a right procedure properly, the hardware might be

damaged.

②

③

Hood Latch

④

⑤

Security screw ①

Open

Security Screw

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1.6

TPM Kit

Install the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Kit unit according to the instructions in this section to enable it.

There are two steps to follow.

1. Installation of TPM Kit

2. Enabling TPM

When using drive encryption technologies, such as Microsoft Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption feature, you

must enable TPM. For more information, see the Microsoft Web site.

Important

Follow the procedures precisely as they are described in this section. If

instructions are not followed, the hardware may be damaged and TPM may

not work correctly.

During installation or replacement of the TPM follow these guidelines.

 Do not remove the installed TPM. Once the TPM is installed it becomes a permanent part of the system

board.

 During hardware installation or replacement our service counter cannot to enable TPM or encryption

technology. For security reasons, please enable yourself.

 When returning the system board for service replacement do not remove the TPM from the system board.

 Trying to remove the TPM from the system board may damage or deform the TPM security rivets. If rivets

on the installed TPM are found to have been damaged or deformed, the administrator will assume that the

security of the system has been breached, and it will be necessary to take appropriate measures to ensure

the integrity of the data system.

 Please keep the recovery key/password when using BitLocker. When BitLocker detects the system

integrity may be compromised the recovery/password is necessary for recovery mode.

 Our company will not be responsible for any data access block that was caused by improper use of the

TPM. Please see the encryption technology functions document attached to each operating system to

operate the encryption functions used by TPM.

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Check the position of the TPM installer connector on the figure below.

Installing the N8115-35 TPM Kit

1.6.1

Important

Install TPM kit when the machine is not powered. Please make sure the power cord

has been unplugged to prevent personal injury, electrical shock, or damage to the

unit. The main machine cannot be turned off completely just by using the POWER

SWITCH on the front panel. Until the power cord is unplugged from the power some

internal circuits will remain energized.

Important

The surface becomes hot after use so to avoid burns please allow the drive and

internal parts of the system to cool before touching.

TPM KIT ONNECTORS

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To install the components, follow these steps.

1. Update System Utility

Please download the latest version from our support center website. For updating System utility, please

follow the instructions on the website.

2. See steps 1 to 5 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

3. Temporarily remove options and cables that prevent the installation of TPM.

4. Attach the TPM kit with the connector grooves on the motherboard. Press the connector in firmly and

install the TPM kit. Please check the location of the TPM connector on the motherboard by looking at the

quick reference level attached to the back of the top cover.

Note

If you try to remove the already attached TPM from the motherboard you will

damage the TPM cover, TPM, and motherboard. Data including that stored in TPM

key will be detected if you turn on the power the TPM that has been removed from

the original server and installed on another server.

5. Installing the TPM cover.

① Align the holes and locking latches on both sides of the TPM connector.

② Press down the center of the cover firm and straight until you hear a locking sound.

6. Re-attach the options and cables that were removed in step 3.

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7. See Chapter 2 (1.5 Top Cover)to attach the top cover of the server.

Note

In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated

temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing

any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.

8. Please see Chapter 2 (2. Installation and Connection) in this manual to conduct installation and connection,

and turn the power supply ON

Important

TPM Kit once installed cannot be removed.

Ask your sales representative if you want to remove the TPM kit.

Enable TPM

1.6.2

The server will restart twice without user input. TPM setting is enabled after restarting and POST is complete.

You can now make use of Microsoft Windows BitLocker using TPM and major boot etc. according to above.

Note

When enabling TPM, and operating it as below please follow the appropriate steps.

Data access will be blocked if the operation is incorrect.

 Updating system and firmware of options

 Replacing system board

 Replacing hard disk drive

 Modifying OS application TPM settings

If you need detailed information on the update of firmware and the procedure of hardware, refer to the Web Site

of NEC Support Center.

For more information about how to configure the TPM to using BitLocker, see the Microsoft Web site.

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Notes on Windows BitLocker

1.6.3

When you set up BitLocker, a recovery key/password will be generated. Once BitLocker has been enabled,

you can save and print them.

Please keep the recovery key/password when using BitLocker. When BitLocker detects the system integrity

may be compromised the recovery/password is necessary for recovery mode.

To ensure security, please keep the recovery key/password information according to the following guidelines.

 Be sure to store in multiple locations.

 Store away from the machine.

 Do not store on a BitLocker encrypted hard disc drive.

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1.7

Processor (CPU)

You can configure the multi-processor system by adding an optional processor

Note

● In order to prevent damage to the processor or system board, please ensure

that only an authorized representative conducts replacements and installation

of the processor on this server.

● In order to prevent server malfunctions or damage to the equipment, for

multiprocessor configuration make sure to use a processor with the same

product number.

Important

● To avoid static electricity, see Chapter 1 (1.8 Anti-static Measures) in

Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.

● Make sure to use the CPU authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party

CPU may cause a failure of the CPU as well as the motherboard. Repair

of the server due to failures or damage resulted from installing such a

CPU will be charged.

● Update the system ROM before installing the processor if a higher

speed processor is to be installed.

Note

● Pins on the motherboard are very fragile and easily damaged. To avoid

damaging the motherboard, do not touch the processor or processor socket

contact point.

● When handling the heat sink always hold along the fin shaft. You may

damage the fin by holding it.

Tips

After adding the CPU, Windows may record the event log to System category of

Event Viewer, but it is no problem for operation.

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Maximum number of processor cores supported by this server

1.7.1

The maximum number of processor cores (logical processors) available on the server depends on the

architecture (x86 architecture) and OS specs

Maximum number of processor cores

The maximum number of

logical processors

supported by OS

The maximum number of

logical processors supported

by this server

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter

640 *1 112

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter

640 *1 112

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 (x86_64) 240 112

VMware ESXi 6.0Update3 480 112

VMware ESXi 6.5Update1 576 112

*1：When Hyper-V is used, the maximum number of logical processors is as shown below:

- Windows Server 2012 R2：320

- Windows Server 2016：512

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Processor heat sink module and socket

1.7.2

Heat sink nut

Processor frame

Pin 1 indicator *1

Heat sink latch

Heat sink alignment post

*1 Mark attached to the processor and heat sink

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Installation

1.7.3

Please prepare the following before installing the option.

 Parts included in the optional processor heat sink kit

 T-30 hexalobular driver

To install the components, follow these steps.

1. See steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations

2. Align the pin 1 mark on the processor with the pin 1 mark on the processor frame and attach to the frame

by gently pressing down on the processor

Note

Do not touch the point of contact of the processor.

3. Remove the dust cover on the heat sink.

Processor frame

Processor

Fixed on the frame

Pin 1 mark on processor

Pin 1 mark on frame

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4. Align the pin mark 1 on the processor frame with the pin mark 1 on the heat sink, attach the heat sink latch

on the heat sink by gently pressing the corners of the processor frame from the top.

5. Confirm the location of the processor and remove the processor socket protective cover.

Note

Keep the removed protective cover for future use.

6. Align the socket alignment pins with the module on the top of the motherboard, press gently down so it

contacts with the motherboard evenly.

The socket alignment pin is a key, so the processor can be installed in only one direction.

Heat sink latch

Pin 1 mark on heat sink

Heat sink latch

Pin 1 mark on frame

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7. Tighten the heat sink screws (4 PCs) with a T-30 Hexalobular driver in the following order (1 → 2 → 3 →

4) to secure.

8. Make sure that the heat sink is installed on a level with the motherboard.

Note

● If the heat sink is not level, remove it, and then install it again.

The following probably causes the heat sink not to be level:

– The CPU is not positioned correctly.

– All screws are not completely tightened.

– Do not move the secured heat sink.

9. Install an additional fan unit provided with additional CPU kit.

Remove the fan blank cover from the fan bay.

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10. Attach the fan to bay 1 and 2, attach the fan cable to MotherBoard.

Fan connection conditions are shown in the table below.

Fan bay

Configuration

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1CPU,

non-redundant

Blank cover Blank cover Blank cover Blank cover Fan Fan Fan

1CPU,

redundant

Blank cover Blank cover Fan Blank cover Fan Fan Fan

2CPU,

non-redundant

Blank cover Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan

2CPU,

redundant

Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan Fan

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11. See Chapter 2 (1.5 Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server.

Note

In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated

temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing

any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.

12. Please see Chapter 2 (2. Installation and Connection) in this manual to conduct installation and connection, and turn the power supply ON.

Identifying processor type

1.7.4

The type of processor installed on the server is displayed simply on the POST. To view this information and

additional processor specifications follow the directions below

1. Reboot the server.

The server restarts and the POST screen is displayed.

2. Press <F9> key.

System Utility screen appears.

3. Select System Information > Processor Information.

More information about the processors installed on the server appears on the screen.

4. Keep pressing <ESC> key until the main menu is displayed.

5. The menu below will appear, select OK from the system utility and switch to boot mode.

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Replacement / Removal

1.7.5

Prepare the following tools before removing the options.

 T-30 hexalobular driver

 Flat-head screwdriver

Important

● Do not remove any CPU unless it is failed.

● In case you take off the CPU but do not fit a protection cover or dummy

cover, the cooling effect declines and the device may break down.

To remove CPU, reverse the installation procedure.

Also follow the steps below if the CPU was removed.

1. Mount the protective cover to CPU socket.

2. Remove the additional fan unit.

3. Attach the fan blank cover.

The procedure for removal of the processor from the heat sink is described below.

(1) Check the position of the release slot between the processor and heat sink.

The release slot is placed on the opposite side to the pin 1 mark.

(2) Insert the flat-head screwdriver (1/4-inch width) into the release slot.

Check that the flat-head screwdriver is placed between the processor frame and heat sink.

(3) Rotate the flat-head screwdriver slowly to lift the processor frame from the heat sink.

(4) Remove all the latches from the corners of the processor frame.

(5) Remove the processor frame from the heat sink.

(6) Remove the heat grease from the processor with cleaning liquid.

Note

Do not touch the contact point of the processor.

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1.8

DIMM

Install a Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) to a DIMM slot on the motherboard in the server. The motherboard

provides 16 slots to install DIMMs

Important

● To avoid static electricity, see Chapter 1 (1.8 Anti-static Measures) in

Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.

● Use only the specified DIMMs. Installing a DIMM from a third party may

damage not only the DIMM but the motherboard. You will be charged to

repair failures or damages caused by the use of such products even

within the warranty period.

Tips

Up to 1536GB (64 GB x 24) can be installed in 2-CPU configuration. Up to 768 GB

(64 GB x 12) can be installed in 1-CPU configuration.

The memory subsystem in this server supports LRDIMM and RDIMM.

 RDIMM offers address parity protection.

 LRDIMM supports a higher density than a single rank or dual-rank. For this reason, you can provide higher

system capacity and bandwidth by installing larger capacity DIMM.

For the information corresponding to all the types, all the types are referred to as DIMM. If you specify LRDIMM

or RDIMM, the information is applicable only to the type. It is necessary that the type of all of the memory

installed on the server is the same.

Important

This server does not support mix of LRDIMM and RDIMM. If you allow the mix

of any combination of these DIMM, there is a possibility that the server stops

during POST.

Maximum supported memory size

1.8.1

The maximum available memory size on the server depends on the architecture and OS specs.

Maximum memory sizes

The maximum memory

size supported on each OS

The maximum memory size

supported on the server

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard *1 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter *1

4TB 1.0TB

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard *1 Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter *1

24TB 1.0TB

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 (x86_64) 12TB 1.0TB

VMware ESXi 6.5Update1 *2 6TB 1.0TB

VMware ESXi 6.5Update1 *3 12TB 1.0TB

*1: Shown below is the maximum memory size when Hyper-V is used:

- Windows Server 2012 R2: Up to 4TB *2: Up to 4 TB on virtual machine *3: Up to 6 TB on virtual machine

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DIMM installation order

1.8.2

Note

See Memory RAS features supported by additional memory board in 1.11.3

Memory RAS Feature before using memory RAS feature.

This server's memory subsystem is divided into channels. Each processor supports 6 channels and each

channel supports 2 DIMM slots.

Slot number shows DIMM slot ID for spare replacement.

Please see the following chart for the location of the slot number.

The order of installation may be different on 1CPU configuration and 2 CPU configuration.

・When CPU1 is mounted

Mounted

number

CPU1 slot number

1 DIMM 3

2 DIMM 2 3

3 DIMM 1 2 3

4 DIMM 2 3 6 7

5 DIMM 1 2 3 6 7

6 DIMM 1 2 3 6 7 7

7 DIMM 1 2 3 4 6 7 8

8 DIMM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Note) Installation of 5/7 memories leads to the “Unbalanced, not recommended” condition, and Information message 510 appears.

――――――――――――――― 510 - The installed number of DIMMs on one or more processors results in an unbalanced memory configuration across memory controllers. This may result in non-optimal memory performance.

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・When CPU1 and CPU2 are mounted

Mounted

number

CPU2 slot number

CPU1 slot number

2 DIMM 3 3

3 DIMM 3 2 3

4 DIMM 2 3 2 3

5 DIMM 2 3 1 2 3

6 DIMM 1 2 3 1 2 3

7 DIMM 1 2 3 2 3 6 7

8 DIMM 2 3 6 7 2 3 6 7

9 DIMM 2 3 6 7 1 2 3 6 7

10 DIMM 1 2 3 6 7 1 2 3 6 7

11 DIMM 1 2 3 6 7 1 2 3 6 7 8

12 DIMM 1 2 3 6 7 8 1 2 3 6 7 8

13 DIMM 1 2 3 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 8 7 8

14 DIMM 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 6 7 8

15 DIMM 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

16 DIMM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Depends on the combination of DIMM, DIMM expansion order differs. Select DIMM which can be mixed from

the following combination list and install them in the order from larger capacity DIMM to small slot number.

Mountable DIMM cannot be mixed with the combination. DIMM can be mixed only with the following

combination.

N Code

N8102-

708 714 709 710 711 712

N8102-708, 8GB/R, 1R

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ×

N8102-709, 16GB/R, 1R ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ×

N8102-710, 16GB/R, 2R ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ×

N8102-711, 32GB/R, 2R

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ×

N8102-712, 64GB/LR, 4R × × × × × ○

○：Allowed to be install together

Note) Installation of 9/10/11/13/14/15 memories leads to the “Unbalanced, not recommended” condition, and Information message 510 appears.

――――――――――― 510 - The installed number of DIMMs on one or more processors results in an unbalanced memory configuration across memory controllers. This may result in non-optimal memory performance.

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Memory processor compatibility information

1.8.3

・Memory clock frequency

Operating frequency of DDR4 memory varies by processor type and memory configuration.

Please refer to the table below for the actual maximum operating frequency.

CPU brand

Operating frequency driving

voltage 1.2 V

Xeon ® Platinum 8100 Series

2666MHz

Xeon ® Gold 6100 Series

Xeon ® Gold 5122 Processor

Xeon ® Gold 5100 Series (except Xeon® Gold 5122 processor)

2400MHz

Xeon ® Silver 4100 Series

Xeon ® Bronze 3100 Series 2133MHz

The operation memory speed is decided by rating DIMM speed, DIMM attached on each channel, processor

model and speed selected on System Utility.

・The maximum memory capacity

Maximum memory capacity depends on DIMM capacity, the number of installed DIMM, memory type, and the

number of processors installed.

The maximum memory capacity

N code DIMM type DIMM rank Capacity (GB) 1CPU (GB) 2CPU (GB)

N8102-708

RDIMM Single 8 96 192

N8102-709

RDIMM Single 16 192 384

N8102-710

RDIMM Dual 16 192 384

N8102-711

RDIMM Dual 32 384 768

N8102-712

LRDIMM Quad 64 768 1536

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Checking DIMM

1.8.4

To check out the features of the DIMM, please refer to the label affixed to the DIMM, the following illustrations

and tables.

Number Description Meaning

Capacity

8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB

2 Rank

1R=Single rank 2R=Dual rank 4R=Quad rank

3 DRAM data width

X4=4 bit X8=8 bit

4 Memory generation DDR4

5 The maximum speed of the

memory

2133 MT/s 2400 MT/s 2666 MT/s

6 CAS latency

P = CAS 15-15-15 T = CAS 17-17-17 U = CAS 20-18-18

7 DIMM type

R = RDIMM (with register) L = LRDIMM (low loading)

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Installation

1.8.5

Follow the steps below to install a DIMM.

See steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

Open levers on left and right sides of DIMM slot

Push the DIMM straight into the slot.

When a DIMM is inserted into the slot, the lever automatically closes

Important

● Make sure the orientation of the DIMM. The DIMM has a notch,

preventing being incorrectly inserted.

● Do not apply too much pressure when you push a DIMM into the slot.

Doing so can damage the socket or terminal part.

Continue to install/remove the internal options.

Refer to Chapter 2 (1.5 Top Cover) in this manual to replace the top cover of the server.

Note

In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated

temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing

any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.

Refer to Chapter 2 (2. Installation and Connection) in this manual to install/connect and turn the

power ON.

Confirm that no error messages are displayed in POST screen

Configure memory mode using RBSU of System Utility.

Notch

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Removal / Replacement

1.8.6

To replace or remove DIMM, follow these steps.

To remove DIMM, reverse the installation procedure.

Be sure to install dummy cover to the slots from where DIMMs are removed

Note

When removing a defective DIMM, check error messages displayed at POST or

NEC ESMPRO and check the DIMM socket where the defective DIMM is installed.

Please check if there is no error on POST after replacing/removing DIMM.

Memory Function

1.8.7

The device has, as Memory RAS function, "Advanced ECC Function (x4 SDDC)", "Memory Mirroring Function"

and "Memory Sparing Function".

Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) is a function to restore the data automatically in case one of memory

chips stored on DIMM breaks.

There are 6 systems of CPU equipped with this unit in total; 3 systems of “Memory channel” for every 2 units of

“Memory controllers”.

“Memory mirroring function” and “Memory sparing function” keep redundancy by switching between memory

channels for memory monitoring.

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(1) Memory Mirroring Function

Memory Mirroring function is a function to generate redundancy by writing the same data into DIMMgroup

(mirror set) composed of two channels under the same memory controller (channel 2 and channel 3 or

channel 5 and channel 6).

Example: 2CPU

Tips

When Memory Mirroring Function is effective and "Memory Mirroring Mode" is set to

"Full Mirroring," total 50 % of available memory can be used from the operating

system.

The followings are the conditions to use this function.

● Install 2 or 4 DIMMs per CPU.

● Use DIMMs with the same product number for the device.

● Change the following parameters and save them.

From System Utility, set "System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Memory

Options > Advanced Memory Protection" to "Mirrored Memory with Advanced ECC Support".

● After rebooting, confirm that "Advanced Memory Protection Mode : Memory Mirroring with Advanced

ECC" is displayed in POST.

The following mirroring cannot be configured.

● Memory mirroring in the same memory channel

Note

● When using Memory Mirroring Function, install 2 or 4 DIMMs per CPU

● Use memories with the same product number for the device.

Notes for the setting of memory mirroring

Even if "Mirrored Memory with Advanced ECC Support" is set in "Advanced Memory Protection" and

Memory Mirroring Configuration is selected, in case DIMM configuration that cannot constitute

memory mirroring due to expansion or removal of DIMM is detected, "Advanced Memory Protection"

operates as "Advanced ECC" configuration.

In this case,"Advanced ECC" is displayed in POST’s "Advanced Memory Protection Mode".

IML also records the relevant error events.

Mirror set

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Notes for replacements at failure

At the time of failure, identify damaged DIMM(s) from IML and replace DIMM(s) one by one.

(2) Memory Sparing Function

By making a rank of DIMM stored in the memory channel under a memory controller of each CPU stand by

as a spare, Memory Sparing Function makes processing continue by making the DIMM standing by

perform the task automatically in case a correctable error occurs in a DIMM under the memory channel in

operation.

Tips

From the operating system, a size smaller than that is really installed is

recognized (it changes depending on the number of DIMM installed and the

capacity per one).

N8102-710/-711/-712 can be used for Memory Sparing Function.

Number of

memories

Installed memory type

Remarks

N8102-710 16GB (DR)

N8102-711 32GB (DR)

N8102-712 64GB (QR)

Logical

capacity

Physical capacity

Logical

capacity

Physical capacity

Logical

capacity

Physical capacity

4 40GB (64GB) 80GB (128GB) 208GB (256GB)

8 80GB (128GB) 160GB (256GB) 416GB (512GB)

12 120GB (192GB) 240GB (384GB) 624GB (768GB)

16 160GB (256GB) 320GB (512GB) 832GB (1024GB)

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Logical memory capacity per channel can be calculated by following.

Example: Memory sparing for a 16-GB (DR) product

Memory capacity for spare set #4 = 16 [GB] x 2 [units] x (2 [rank] x 2 [units] - 1) / (2 [rank] x 2 [units]) = 24 [GB]

Memory capacity for spare set #5 = 16 [GB] x 1 [unit] x (2 [rank] x 1 [unit] - 1) / (2 [rank] x 1 [unit]) = 8 [GB]

Memory capacity for spare set #6 = 16 [GB] x 1 [unit] x (2 [rank] x 1 [unit] - 1) / (2 [rank] x 1 [unit]) = 8 [GB]

Logical memory capacity of memory controller #2 of CPU1: 40 [GB]

Logical memory capacity in the 2CPU configuration: 160 [GB]

Spare set #4

Spare set #6

Spare set #5

Rank 1

Rank 2

Rank 1

Rank 2

CPU1 DIMM 4

Spare

CPU1 DIMM 3

Rank 1

Rank 2

CPU1 DIMM 2

Rank 1

Rank 2

Spare

CPU1 DIMM 1

Spare

(Logical memory capacity per channel) = (Installed memory capacity)ｘ

󰇛

Rank numberof installed memory󰇜－1

Rank number of installed memory

Spare set

Spare set #6

Spare set #5

Spare set #4

Spare set #3

Spare set #2

Spare set #1

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The followings are the conditions to use this function.

● Use DIMMS with the same product number for the device.

● Mount DIMMs in the DIMM socket that constitutes the spare set.

● Change the following parameters and save them.

From System Utility, set "System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) >

Memory Options > Advanced Memory Protection" to "Online Spare with Advanced ECC Support".

● After rebooting, confirm "Advanced Memory Protection Mode：Online Spare with Advanced ECC" is

displayed in POST.

The following memory sparings cannot be constructed.

● Mounting DIMMs with different product numbers on the spare set

● Memory sparing between different memory channels

Note

Use memories with the same product number for the device.

Notes for the configuration of memory sparing

Even if you set "Advanced Memory Protection" to "Online Spare with Advanced ECC Support" and

select memory sparing configuration, in case DIMM configuration which cannot constitute memory

sparing due to expansion or removal of DIMM is detected, "Advanced Memory Protection" operates

as "Advanced ECC".

In this case,"Advanced ECC Support" is displayed in POST’s "Advanced Memory Protection Mode".

IML also records the relevant error events.

Notes for replacements at failure

At the time of failure, identify damaged DIMM(s) from IML and replace DIMM(s) one by one.

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1.9

Riser Card

This machine has Primary riser card (butterfly riser) which can equip 2 PCI boards (slot 1/2) and Secondary

riser card which can equip 1 PCI board (slot 3) so has high extendability.

（However 2nd riser cage can be used for 2CPU configuration）

Important

You must avoid static electricity to work with the procedure below. For

details, see Chapter 1 (1.8 Anti-static Measures) in Safety Precautions and

Regulatory Notices.

Important

To prevent personal injury, electrical shock or equipment damage, unplug the

power cord and ensure no power is supplied to the server. You cannot turn

off the system power supply completely by the power button on the front

panel. Until the AC power cord is unplugged, the power supply circuit is still

active in some parts of the machine.

Note

In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated

temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without installing blank

cover or PCI boards.

Notes

1.9.1

Read the following notes when installing or removing a riser card.

 Do not touch the terminals of the riser cards and the leads of electronic components with your bare hand.

Fingerprints and dust left on them cause the server to malfunction due to a connection failure or damage to

the leads.

 Available type of PCI card depends on the type of a riser card. Make sure the card type before connecting

it to riser card.

1st Riser Card

Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

2nd Riser Card

Slot description example Slot2 PCIe3 x16 (4,2,1)

Negotiable link width(s)

Physical connector link width

Gen3

Slot number

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● When a blank is mounted on the primary riser cage loaded part first, please remove this.

Note

In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated

temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing

any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.

Note

Keep a removed blank cover importantly.

・1st Riser Card

・Riser Card（2xPCI）（N8116-73）

Slot PCIe type Slot description

1 Half-length /Full-height (HL/FH) PCIe3 x16 (16,8,4,2,1)

2 Half-length/ Low-profile (HL/LP) PCIe3 x8 (8,4,2,1)

・Riser Card（2xPCI）（N8116-82）

Slot PCIe type Slot description

FlexibleLOM PCIe3 x8 FlexibleLOM slot

2 Half-length/ Low-profile (HL/LP) PCIe3 x8 (8,4,2,1)

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・2nd Riser Card

・Riser Card（1xPCI）（N8116-72）

Slot PCIe type Slot description

1 Half-length/Low-profile (HL/LP) PCIe3 x16 (16,8,4,2,1)

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Removing Riser Card

1.9.2

Please prepare the following before installing the options.

 Parts included in the option kit.

 T-10 hexalobular driver

Note

In order to prevent the damage to server's main body or the expansion board,

please remove all the AC power cables before removing/installing riser card.

Important

Do not touch the terminal part of PCI riser card or PCI card and the signal

pins of electric parts installed on the board. Installing boards with dirt or oil

can cause malfunction.

To install the components, follow these steps.

1. Backup all of the data for server.

2. See steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

3. Hold the both ends of the PCI riser card unit and lift it off.

・1st Riser card

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・2nd Riser card

4. See Chapter 2 (1.5 Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server.

Note

In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated

temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing

any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.

5. Please see Chapter 2 (2. Installation and Connection) in this manual to conduct installation and connection,

and turn the power supply ON.

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Installing Riser Card

1.9.3

Note

In order to prevent damage to the server or PCI boares, ensure to unplug all power

cords before installing or removing boards.

Important

Do not touch the terminal part of PCI riser card or PCI card and the signal

pins of electric parts installed on the board. Installing boards with dirt or oil

can cause malfunction.

To install the components, follow these steps.

1. The procedure for removal is the reverse of installation.

1. See steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

2. Install a riser Card

Stick the edge connector part of riser card and slot part on the mother board and insert them certainly.

・1st Riser card

・2nd Riser card

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See Chapter 2 (1.5 Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server.

Note

In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated

temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing

any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.

6. Please see Chapter 2 (2. Installation and Connection) in this manual to conduct installation and connection,

and turn the power supply ON.

Re-attach the blank cover if you operate without it attached

Important

Re-attach the blank cover removed to maintain the internal cooling.

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1.10

PCI board

There are 3 places for installing a PCI board. 1 slot dedicated for the LOM card, 1 slot dedicated for the RAID

controller, and 1 slot for AROC. The riser card supports 1 full height PCI board, 2 low profile PCI boards, 1 one

LOM card in the slot dedicated to the LOM card, and 1 RAID controller in the slot dedicated to the RAID

controller. (A total of 5 PCI boards can be mounted).

Important

You must avoid static electricity to work with the procedure below. For

details, see Chapter 1 (1.8 Anti-static Measures) in Safety Precautions and

Regulatory Notices.

Notes

1.10.1

Read the following notes when installing or removing a PCI card.  Do not touch the terminals of the riser cards and the leads of electronic components with your bare hand.

Fingerprints and dust left on them cause the server to malfunction due to a connection failure or damage to the leads.

 Available type of PCI card depends on a riser card. Make sure the card type before connecting it to riser

card.

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Supported PCI cards and available slots

1.10.2

The following tables list supported cards and slots available for them. For details of the features of each

card, see the manual supplied with the card.

Tips

If the operation performance of PCI card differs from that of PCI Slot, the PCI card

operates at lower frequency.

(1)

Standard riser card

(1/2)

Product number

Product name

Name RAID LOM 1st riser card *3 2st riser card

Remarks

Slot number

－－

SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3

CPU connected CPU1 CPU2

PCI standard PCIe3.0

PCI slot performance *1 x8 x8 x16 x8 x8 x16

Bandwidth/lane *1 8Gb/s

PCI board type *2 －－

x16 x8 x8 x16

Slot size Dedic

ated

RAID

Dedic

ated

LOM

Dedic

ated

ALO

LP LP

Available size

168mm 168mm 168mm

N8103-192

RAID Controller (0MB, RAID 0/1) [PCI Express 3.0(x8)]

○ －－－－－

N8103-193

RAID Controller (2GB, RAID 0/1/5/6) [PCI Express 3.0(x8)]

○ －－－－－ Maximum of up to 1 battery per device

N8103-195

RAID Controller (0MB, RAID 0/1) [PCI Express 3.0(x8)]

－－ 2 － 1 3

N8103-201

RAID Controller (2GB, RAID 0/1/5/6) [PCI Express 3.0(x8)]

－－

－

1 3 Maximum of up to 1 battery per device

N8103-196

RAID Controller (4GB, RAID 0/1/5/6) [PCI Express 3.0(x8)]

－－ 2 － 1 3

For external device Maximum of up to 1 battery per device

N8103-197

SAS Controller (2ch) [PCI Express 3.0(x8)]

－－ 2 － 1 3 For external device

N8104-193

1000BASE-T LOMCard(2ch) [Connect to Chipset]

－ ○ －－－－

N8104-194

10GBASE-SFP LOMCard (2ch) [Connect to Chipset]

－ ○ －－－－

N8104-195

10GBASE-T LOMCard (2ch) [Connect to Chipset]

－ ○ －－－－

N8104-171

1000BASE-T LOM board(4ch) [PCI Express 2.0(x4)]

－－－ ○ －－

N8104-172

1000BASE-T LOM board(4ch) [PCI Express 2.0(x4)]

－－－ ○ －－

N8104-173

10GBASE-T LOMboard(2ch) [PCI Express 2.0(x8)]

－－－ ○ －－

N8104-175

10GBASE-T LOMCard (2ch) [PCI Express 2.0(x8)]

－－－ ○ －－

N8104-176

10GBASE LOMboard(SFP+/2ch) [PCI Express 3.0(x8)]

－－－ ○ －－

N8104-178

1000BASE-T board(2ch) [PCI Express 2.0(x1)]

－－ 2 － 1 3

N8104-179

1000BASE-T board(4ch) [PCI Express 2.0(x4)]

－－ 2 － 1 3

Cable with boot is unavailable Cannot be used with N8104-181

N8104-180

1000BASE-T board(2ch) [PCI Express 2.0(x4)]

－－

－

1 3 Cable with boot is unavailable

N8104-181

1000BASE-T board(4ch) [PCI Express 2.0(x4)]

－－ 2 － 1 3

Cable with boot is unavailable Cannot be used with N8104-179.

N8104-182

10GBASE-T board(2ch) [PCI Express 2.0(x8)]

－－ 2 － 1 3

N8104-183

10GBASE-T board(2ch) [PCI Express 3.0(x8)]

－－

－

1 3 Up to one board can be installed

N8104-184

10GBASE-T board(2ch) [PCI Express 3.0(x8)]

－－

－

1 3

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Product number

Product name

Name RAID LOM 1st riser card *3 2st riser card

Remarks

Slot number

－－

SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3

CPU connected CPU1 CPU2

PCI standard PCIe3.0

PCI slot performance *1 x8 x8 x16 x8 x8 x16

Bandwidth/lane *1 8Gb/s

PCI board type *2 －－

x16 x8 x8 x16

Slot size Dedic

ated

RAID

Dedic

ated

LOM

Dedic

ated

ALO

LP LP

Available size

168mm 168mm 168mm

N8104-185

10GBASE Basic Card (SFP+/2ch) [PCI Express 2.0(x8)]

－－

－

1 3

N8104-186

10GBASE Basic Card (SFP+/2ch) [PCI Express 3.0(x8)]

－－

－

1 3

N8104-188

25GBASE Basic Card (QSFP28/4ch) [PCI Express 3.0(x16)]

－－ 1 －－ 2 Up to one board can be installed

N8190-165

Fibre Channel Controller (1ch) [PCI Express 3.0(x8)]

－－ 2 － 1 3

Do not install with N8190-163/164/171/172

N8190-166

Fibre Channel Controller (2ch) [PCI Express 3.0(x8)]

－－

－

1 3

Do not install with N8190-163/164/171/172

N8190-171

Fibre Channel Controller (1ch) [PCI Express 3.0(x8)]

－－ 2 － 1 3 Do not install with N8190-165/166

N8190-172

Fibre Channel Controller (2ch) [PCI Express 3.0(x8)]

－－

－

1 3 Do not install with N8190-165/166

N8190-163

Fibre Channel Controller (1ch) [PCI Express 3.0(x8)]

－－

－

1 3 Do not install with N8190-165/166

N8190-164

Fibre Channel Controller (2ch) [PCI Express 3.0(x8)]

－－ 2 － 1 3 Do not install with N8190-165/166

● Installed as standard ○ Installation Available － Installation Not Available The numbers stand for the

order of installation.

*1 The data transfer rate of PCI slot is calculated from a transfer band multiplied by the number of lanes.

<Ex.> x8 lanes = 64Gbps (one way)

*2 Shows a connector size. Cards having the number of plugs or lower can be connected.

<Ex.> x8 Plug→ x1card, x4card, or x8card can be installed. x16 card cannot be installed.

 Refer to the technical guide for the detailed feature of each card.

 We offer various types of riser cards. Depending on the types of riser cards, performance, form and

support PCI card of a slot may be different. Check the compatibilities of PCI cards referring to the list of riser cards.

 In case the performances are different between a PCI slot and a PCI board, the device operates on the

lower performance.

 FH: Full height

 FL: Full length

 LP: Low profile

 HL: Half length

*3 Refer to the list of riser card slots for slot performance/ slot form of each slot.

*4 We offer various types of riser cards. Depending on the types of riser cards, performance, form and support

PCI card of a slot may be different. Check the compatibilities of PCI cards referring to the list of riser cards.

Suppose you intend to select N8104-188 25GBASE connection basic board. As far as Slot1 of riser card has

the performance/ form of x16, an N8104-188 25GBASE connection basic board can be mounted. In case

Slot1 of riser card has the performance/ form of x8, N8104-188 25GBASE connection basic board can not be

mounted.

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Riser card list

1st riser card (PCIe3.0) [Option]

Product number

SLOT1 SLOT2

Slot

performance

Slot form

Slot size

Slot

performance

Slot form

Slot size

PCIe SSD

connector *3

N8116-71 x16 x16 FH/168mm x8 x8 LP/168mm -

N8116-82 x8 x8 ALOM x8 x8 LP/168mm 1

2st riser card （PCIe3.0）[Option]

Product number

SLOT3

Slot

performan

ce *1

Slot form

Slot size

N8116-72 x16 x16 LP/168mm

*1 The data transfer rate of PCI slot is calculated from a transfer band multiplied by the number of lanes.

<Ex.> x8 lanes = 64Gbps (one way)

*2 Shows a connector size. Cards having the number of plugs or lower can be connected.

<Ex.> x8 Plug→ x1card, x4card, or x8card can be installed. x16 card cannot be installed.

FH: Full height LP：Low profile FL：Full length HL：Half length

*3 One PCIe SSD connector can support two 2.5-inch PCI SSD.

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Installing PCI board in the primary and secondary riser cage

1.10.3

Important

When installing a PCI card, make sure the connector of the card fits the

connector of the riser card.

Note

Check the card type (Low profile or Full Height) which respective riser card supports

and the type of PCI card to be installed.

Important

To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the

equipment, remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The

front panel Power On/Standby button does not completely shut off system

power. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain

active until AC/DC power is removed.

Note

For proper cooling, do not operate the server without the access panel, baffles,

expansion slot blanks, or blanks installed. If the server supports hot-plug

components, minimize the amount of time the access panel is open.

Important

The surface becomes hot after use so to avoid burns please allow the drive

and internal parts of the system to cool before touching.

Note

In order to prevent the damage to electronic components, please start to install the

system after conducting the appropriate anti-static treatment. There is a possibility

of causing electrostatic discharge if appropriate grounding wire treatment is not

conducted.

Please prepare the following before installing the option.

 Parts included in the option kit

 T-10 hexalobular drive

To install the components, follow these steps

1. Back up all data in the server.

2. See steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations

3. See Chapter 2 (1.9 Riser Card) to remove the riser card.

4. See supported PCI boards and mountable slots and confirm the installation location.

5. Remove the blank cover of the riser card.

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・1st Riser card

・Slot1

・Slot2

・2st Riser card

・Slot3

6. Position the terminal part of the PCI card to the PCI riser card slot and insert it carefully.

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・1st Riser card

・Slot1

・Slot2

・2st Riser card

・Slot3

Important

Do not touch the terminal part of riser card or PCI card and the signal pins of electric parts

installed on the board. Installing boards with dirt or oil can cause malfunction.

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Note  Make sure that the edge of a PCI card bracket is seated into the fixed slot of

the riser card.

 Depending on type of PCI cards, the terminal part of the PCI card may be too

large to fit in the connector.

 If you have trouble installing the card, remove the card once and try again. If

you apply excessive pressure on the card, a PCI card or riser card might break.

7. The necessary interior or the outside cable is connected to a PCI board. Refer to a document bundled by a

PCI board.

Tips

Connector on the motherboard and PCI When doing cable juncture of a board,

before installing the riser card unit, please connect to a board.

8. See Chapter 2 (1.9 Riser Card) to install the riser card.

9. See Chapter 2 (1.5 Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server.

Note

In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated

temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing

any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.

10. Please see Chapter 2 (2. Installation and Connection) in this manual to conduct installation and connection,

and turn the power supply ON.

Important

Do not touch the terminal part of riser card or PCI card and the signal pins of

electric parts installed on the board. Installing boards with dirt or oil can cause

malfunction.

Note  Make sure that the edge of a PCI card bracket is seated into the fixed slot of the

riser card.

 Depending on type of PCI cards, the terminal part of the PCI card may be too

large to fit in the connector.

 If you have trouble installing the card, remove the card once and try again. If

you apply excessive pressure on the card, a PCI card or riser card might break.

Note

In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated

temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing

any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.

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Removal

1.10.4

To remove a PCI card, reverse the installation procedure.

If using the server with the PCI card removed, attach the blank cover that comes with the riser card unit.

Important

Re-attach the blank cover removed to maintain the internal cooling.

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1.11

RAID controller (PCI Board Type-p)

RAID controller (PCI Board Type-p) is supported.

RAID controller N8103-195/201 are provided.

See Chapter 2 (1.10 PCI board) for performance features.

Important

The surface becomes hot after use so to avoid burns please allow the drive

and internal parts of the system to cool before touching.

Note

In order to prevent the damage to electronic components, please start to install the

system after conducting the appropriate anti-static treatment. There is a possibility

of causing electrostatic discharge if appropriate grounding wire treatment is not

conducted.

Installing RAID Controller

1.11.1

Please prepare the following before installing the option.

 Parts included in the option kit

 T-15 hexalobular driver

To install the components, follow these steps.

1. Meet the requirements described below.

 Be sure to install the additional battery (N8103-198) for the RAID controller when implementing the

RAID controller (N8103-193/201) equipped with the FBWC function.

 Connect the cable with the connector of the component in accordance with the label on the cable.

 The entire data of the server must be backed up.

2. See steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

3. See Chapter 2 (1.9 Riser Card) for removing the Riser card.

4. See Chapter 2 (1.10 PCI board) for removing the blank cover of Slot 1 or Slot 2. Controller Board can be fit

into Slot 1 or Slot 2.

5. Position the terminal part of the PCI card to the PCI riser card slot and insert it carefully.

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6. When installing Battery Backup Unit, connect riser card and RAID controller with cable.

7. See Chapter 2 (1.9 Riser Card) to install the riser card.

8. Connect the cables from ports 1 and 2 on the back plane to ports 1 and 2 on the N8103-195/201 RAID

controller board

・8x 2.5-inch drive model

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・4x 3.5-inch drive model

9. See Chapter 2 (1.5 Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server.

Note

In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated

temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing

any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.

10. Please see Chapter 2 (2. Installation and Connection) in this manual to conduct installation and connection,

and turn the power supply ON.

Removal

1.11.2

To remove a PCI card, reverse the installation procedure.

If using the server with the PCI card removed, attach the blank cover that comes with the riser card unit.

Important

Re-attach the blank cover removed to maintain the internal cooling.

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RAID controller N8103-192/193 (AROC Type-a)

RAID controller board exclusive slot is supported.

This implementation is exclusive of the 2nd riser card (N8116-72).

Important

The surface becomes hot after use so to avoid burns please allow the drive

and internal parts of the system to cool before touching.

Note

In order to prevent the damage to electronic components, please start to install the

system after conducting the appropriate anti-static treatment. There is a possibility

of causing electrostatic discharge if appropriate grounding wire treatment is not

conducted.

Installing RAID Controller

1.12.1

Please prepare the following before installing the option. Parts included in the option kit

T-15 hexalobular driver

To install the components, follow these steps.

1. Meet the requirements described below.

 Be sure to install the additional battery (N8103-198) for the RAID controller when implementing the

RAID controller (N8103-193/201) equipped with the FBWC function.

 Connect the cable with the connector of the component in accordance with the label on the cable.

 The entire data of the server must be backed up.

2. See steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

3. See Chapter 2 (1.9 Riser Card) for removing the Riser card.

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4. Position the guide pin of the RAID controller to the connector of the motherboard, firmly insert it from above,

tighten the screws securing it in place.

5. Connect the SAS/SATA cable from the back plane to the controller port. The SAS/SATA cables are

labeled "Port1" or "Port2". Align with the label number and insert.

・8x 2.5-inch drive model

・4x 3.5-inch drive model

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6. See Chapter 2 (1.5 Top Cover) to attach the top cover of the server.

Note

In order to prevent damage of the system due to improper cooling or elevated

temperature, please do not activate the server or enclosure without implementing

any of component or blank on all of drive bays and device bays.

7. Please see Chapter 2 (2. Installation and Connection) in this manual to conduct installation and connection,

and turn the power supply ON.

Removal

1.12.2

The procedure for removal is the reverse of installation.

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LOM Card

The server supports LOM Card which is the replaceable onboard network adapter.

Install LOM Card to the LOM Card slot on motherboard. The motherboard has one slot to install LOM Card.

Important

You must avoid static electricity to work with the procedure below. For

details, see Chapter 1 (1.8 Anti-static Measures) in Safety Precautions and

Regulatory Notices.

Installation

1.13.1

Please prepare the following before installing the option.

 Parts included in the option kit

 T-15 hexalobular driver

To install the components, follow these steps.

1. Back up all data in the server.

2. See steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

3. When 1st riser card is mounted, see Chapter 2 (1.9 Riser Card) to remove it.

4. Remove the LOM card blank cover.

5. Align the LOM card pins to the LOM connector of the motherboard and insert it.

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