NEC N8800-155F, EXP320L, N8800-154F, Express5800, EXP320M User Manual

N8800-155F, EXP320L

NEC Express5800/R320a-E4

N8800-154F, EXP320M

NEC Express5800/R320b-M4

User's Guide (Setup)

2nd Edition

11-2010

856-129126-101- B

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Keep this User's Guide handy for quick reference when necessary.

Safety Indications

To use NEC Express5800 series safely, follow the instructions in this User's Guide.
This guide explains components that pose a danger, types of dangers caused by failing to follow the

instructions, and actions taken to prevent them; such components are labeled warning.
This guide and warning labels use “WARNING” and “CAUTION” to indicate a danger depending on

the degree. These terms are defined as follows:

WARNING

Indicates a danger that could lead to a death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a danger that could lead to a burn, other injuries or damage to
physical assets.

This guide uses the following three types of symbols to give indications and precautions against a
danger. They are defined as follows:

Indicates that there is a risk of a danger. Each image symbolizes a particular type of
danger. (Attention)

Indicates what you must not do. Each image symbolizes a particular type of
prohibition. (Prohibited actions)

Indicates what you must do. Each image symbolizes a particular type of action
necessary to avoid a danger. (Mandatory actions)

(Example)

Symbol to draw attention

Term indicating a degree of danger

CAUTION

High temperature.

Immediately after the power-off, system components such as hard disk are
very hot. Wait the server to cool down completely before adding/removing
some component.

Symbol indicating a prohibited
action (may not always be
indicated)

Description of a danger

Symbols and its descriptions used in this User’s Guide and warning labels are as follows:

Attention

Indicates a risk of an electric shock.

Indicates a risk of a personal injury due to heat.

Indicates a risk of catching your fingers.

Indicates a risk of a fire or smoke.

Indicates a general precaution or warning that is not defined herein.

Indicates a risk of losing eyesight due to laser beam.

Indicates a risk of a personal injury due to explosion.

Indicates a risk of a personal injury.

Prohibited actions

Indicates a general prohibition that is not defined herein.

Do no touch the indicated area. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire.

Do not touch with wet hands. There is a risk of an electric shock.

Keep from flame. There is a risk of a fire.

Avoid using water or liquid nearby. If it spills on the equipment, there is a risk of an
electric shock or fire.

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the equipment. There is a risk of an electric
shock or fire.

Mandatory actions

Unplug the server. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire.

Indicates a general action to take that is not defined herein. Make sure to follow the
instructions.

Be sure to provide earthing. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be caused.

For detailed notes to set up the machine safely, refer to “NOTES FOR SAFE HANDLING”
on page 1-2.

NOTE: This equipment has been teste d and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equip ment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accorda nce with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

BSMI Statement

CCC Statement

KCC Statement

CE Statement

Australia EMI:

Warning: This is a Class A product. In domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Canada EMI:

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement su r le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.

This system is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. This label id
located on the internal DVD-ROM installed in your system.

NOTE: This product provides resistance against hardware faults with its redundant hardware

modules. However, this does not mean complete fault-tolerance is assured. For example,
there is a risk of system down when:
– A fatal fault occurs in software.
– Both modules within a redundant hardware pair break down.
– A fatal fault occurs in a non-redundant component, such as the clock generator circuitry

or the interconnect backplane.

– The entire system is cut off from AC power.

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

Tradem arks and Patents

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, NEC ESMPRO and DianaScope are registered trademarks of
NEC Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United

States and other countries.
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Incorporated.
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Inc.
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All other product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective trademark owners.

Windows Server 2008 R2 stands for Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2008 R2 Standard
operating system and Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2008 R2 Enterprise operating
system.
Windows Server 2008 is the abbreviation for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard
operating system and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise operating system.
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition operating system and Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition operating system or Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition operating system are called Windows Server 2003 x64
Edition for short. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 32-bit Standard Edition operating
system, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 32-bit Enterprise Edition operating system,
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition operating system and Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 Enterprise Edition operating system are called Windows Server 2003 for short.
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server operating system, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced
Server operating system and Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional operating system are
called Windows 2000 for short. Windows 7 stands for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7
Professional operating system. Microsoft Windows Vista Business operating system is
called Windows Vista for short. Micro soft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition operating
system is called Windows XP x64 Edition for short. Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
operating system and Microsoft Windows XP Professional op erating system are called
Windows XP for short. Microsoft Windows NT Server network operating system version

3.51/4.0 and Microsoft Windows NT Workstation operating system version 3.51/4.0 are
called Windows NT for short.
Names used with sample applications are all fictitious. They are unrelated to any existing
product names, names of organizations, or individual names.

The patent numbers for the DVC technology of Avocent US.
US Patent Number: 5,732,212/5,937,176/6,633,905/6,681,250/6,701,380 (others patents

pending)
Taiwanese Patent Number: 173784
European Patent Number: 0 740 811

Notes:

(1) No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission

of NEC Corporation.
(2) The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
(3) The contents of this manual shall not be copied or altered without prior written

permission of NEC Corporation.
(4) All efforts have been made to ensu re the accuracy of all information in this manual. If

you find any part unclear, incorrect, or omitted in this manual, contact the sales agent

where you purchased this product.
(5) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for

incidental or consequential damage aris ing from the use of this manual regardless of

(4) above.

© NEC Corporation 2010

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Preface

Welcome to the NEC Express5800/ft series.
NEC Express5800/ft series is a “fault-tolerant (ft)” server focusing on “high reliability” in

terms of fault-tolerance, in addition to “high performance,” “scalability,” and “general
versatility” provided by NEC Express5800 series. In the event of trouble, its dual
configuration will allow the system to isolate instantaneously the failed parts to assure
non-stop running; operation will be moved smoothly from one module to the other ,
minimizing damage to it. You can use NEC Express5800/ft series in a mission-crit ical
system where high availability is required. By the use of Windows Server 2003 operating
system, it also provides outstanding openness fo r general-purpose applications, etc.

To make the best use of these features, read this User's Guide thoroughly to understand
how to operate NEC Express5800/ft series.

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About This User’s Guide

This User's Guide helps a user to properly setup and use the product. Consult this guide when you
set up the product.

Keep this manual and the separate volume of User’s Guide handy.
This User's Guide is intended for users who have a good kn owl edge on the basic use of Windows

operating systems and general I/O devices such as a keyboard and mouse.

How to Use This User's Guide

This guide explains the procedures you should perform before you begin system operation after you
purchased the product. Read the guide in order from Chapter 1. If you perform procedures
according to this guide, you will set up the product properly.

Chapter 4 describes how to install the operating system. Chapter 5 describes post-install a t i on
procedures. Chapter 6 explains how to troubleshoot if you cannot set up the product properly. Refer
to “TROUBLESHOOTING” on page 6-2 if you feel you failed to set up the product.

See this User’s Guide for details of this product’s operation, and functions and operations of the
hardware and the system.

Additional Symbols

The following symbols are used throughout this User's Guide in addition to the caution symbols
described at the beginning.

IMPORTANT:

Important points or instructions to keep in mind when using the
server or software

CHECK:

Something you need to make sure when using the server or
software

TIPS:

Helpful information, something useful to know

About our Web Service

Information on NEC Express5800/ft series including modification modules is also available on our
web site, NEC Global Site:

http://www.nec.com

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CONTENTS

Safety Indications....................................................................................................................

Preface....................................................................................................................................i

About This User’s Guide.......................................................................................................ii

How to Use This User's Guide........................................................................................................ii

Additional Symbols........................................................................................................................ii

About our Web Service ..................................................................................................................ii

CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING ..............................................................1-1

NOTES FOR SAFE HANDLING .....................................................................................1-2

Warning Label.............................................................................................................................1-2

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY........................................................................................1-3

General ........................................................................................................................................1-3

During Operation.........................................................................................................................1-9

UNPACKAGING.............................................................................................................1-12

Accessories................................................................................................................................1-12

Transporting Device.........................................................................................................1-13

CHAPTER 2 ABOUT OPERATING SYSTEM....................................... 2-1

INSTALLING Windows Server 2008 R2..........................................................................2-2

About OS Installation..................................................................................................................2-2

CHAPTER 3 INSTALLING SERVER.....................................................3-1

INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................3-2

Rack-mount Model......................................................................................................................3-2

Installing the device to the rack (N8140-74/92/93/94/98/99)......................................................3-4

Unmounting the device from the rack (N8140-74/92/93/94/98/99)..........................................3-11

INSTALLING the Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-003)...........................................................3-12

Connect peripheral devices to NEC Express5800/ft series..............................................3-18

CHAPTER 4 WINDOWS SETUP........................................................... 4-1

SETUP FLOW ...................................................................................................................4-3

Step 1: Procedure to Install and Reinstall OS ....................................................................4-4

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Size of the Partition to be Created ............................................................................................... 4-5

Step 2: Prepare for Express Setup ..................................................................................... 4-7

2-1: Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series......................................................................................4-7

Step 3: Disable OS Boot Monitoring Function................................................................ 4-10

Step 4A : Start Express Setup.......................................................................................... 4-16

Flow of Setup Procedures..........................................................................................................4-17

Setup Procedures........................................................................................................................4-18

Step 4B: Manual Setup....................................................................................................4-28

Installing Windows....................................................................................................................4-29

Changing Drive Letters..............................................................................................................4-38

Step 5: Connect and Configure Options..........................................................................4-39

Step 6: Update Software..................................................................................................4-39

Step 7: Set Duplex LAN Configuration........................................................................... 4-40

Overview....................................................................................................................................4-40

NEC Express5800/ft Series Duplication Rule ...........................................................................4-41

Duplex Configuration Setup......................................................................................................4-41

Step 8: Set Dual Disk Configuration............................................................................... 4-48

Setting Dual Disk Configuration by RDR (Rapid Disk Resync) function.................................4-49

Step 9: Create Volume..................................................................................................... 4-60

Step 10: Set Network for NEC ESMPRO Agent............................................................. 4-61

Step 11: Enable OS Boot Monitoring Function............................................................... 4-63

Step 12: Make Settings for Failure Management............................................................ 4-64

Set Memory Dump (Debug Information) ..................................................................................4-64

Acquiring User Mode Process Dumper.....................................................................................4-66

Install a Network Monitor..........................................................................................................4-67

Step 13: Back up System Information............................................................................. 4-68

CHAPTER 5 PROCEDURES AFTER

COMPLETION OF INSTALLATION...................................5-1

INSTALLING MANAGEMENT UTILITIES.................................................................. 5-2

Updating the System....................................................................................................................5-2

NEC ESMPRO Agent..................................................................................................................5-3

NEC ESMPRO Manager ...........................................................................................................5-15

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CONFIRMING the ft Server Control Software Version..................................................5-16

COMPRESSING A SYSTEM DRIVE............................................................................5-17

ABOUT Windows Update (APPLYING SECURITY PATCHES).................................5-17

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................6-1

TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................6-2

Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER..................................................................................6-2

Problems with Windows Setup....................................................................................................6-3

Problems with Express Setup ......................................................................................................6-7

Problems with NEC ESMPRO Setup..........................................................................................6-8

APPENDIX A............................................................................................A-1

ABOUT SERVICES..................................................................................A-1

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Chapter 1

Before Using

This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server, the main
unit and its accessories. Go through this chapter before you start setup of th e product.

1-2 Before Using

NOTES FOR SAFE HANDLING

The following section describes necessary information to use the product properly and safely.

Warning Label

Warning label is placed in the certain part of the system so that the user stays alert to possible risks.
Do not remove or damage the label.

If this label is missing, about to peel off, or illegible, contact your sales agent.
The figures below show the location of this label on the server.

Front of Device

Back of Device

Before Using 1-3

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY

This section provides precautions for using the server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure
proper and safe use of the server. For symbol meanings, see “Safety Indications” described in the
previous section.

General

WARNING

Do not use the equipment in an operation where hum an lives are involved or
high reliability is required.

This equipment is not intended for use and control in facilities/systems where
human lives are involved or high reliability is required, including medical
devices, nuclear facilities, aerospace equipments, transportation facilities or
traffic control facilities. NEC assumes no liability for any accidents or damage to
physical assets resulting from the use of this equipment in such systems or
facilities.

Do not continue to use the equipment if you detect smoke, odor, or noise.
If the equipment emits smoke, odor, or noise, immediately flip off the POWER

switch, unplug the cord, and contact your sales agent. There is a risk of a fire if
you continue to use the equipment.

Do not insert a wire or metal object.
Do not insert a wire or metal objects into a vent or disk drive slot. There is a risk

of an electric shock.

CAUTION

Prevent water or foreign objects from getting into the equipment.
Do not let water or foreign objects (e.g., pins or paper clips) enter the

equipment. There is a risk of a fire, electric shock, and breakdown. When such
things accidentally enter the equipment, immediately turn off the power and
unplug the cord. Contact your sales agent without trying to disassemble it
yourself.

1-4 Before Using

Use of Power Supply and Power Cord

WARNING

Do not handle a power plug with a wet hand.
Do not plug/unplug a power cord with a wet hand.

There is a risk of an electric shock.
Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Never connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
There is a risk of a gas explosion.

CAUTION

Do not plug the attached cord in a nonconforming outlet.
Use a wall outlet with specified voltage and power type.

There is a risk of a fire or electricity leakage if you use a nonconforming outlet.
Avoid installing the equipment where you may need an extension cord. If the
cord that does not meet the power specifications, there is a risk of overhe ating
that could lead to a fire.

Do not plug multiple cords in a single outlet.
If the current exceeds the rating, there is a risk of overheating that could lead to

a fire.
Do not plug the cord insecurely.

Insert the plug firmly into an outlet. There is a risk of heat or fire due to poor
contact when you insert the plug insecurely. If dust settles on the slots and it
absorbs moisture, there is also a risk of heat or fire.

Do not use nonconforming power cords.
Do not use any AC cord other than the enclosed one. There is a risk of fire

when the current exceeds the rating on the cord.
You also have to observe the following prohibitions about handling and
connecting interface cables.

 Do not pull on the cord.
 Do not pinch the cord.
 Do not bend the cord.
 Keep chemicals away from the cord.
 Do not twist the cord.
 Do not place any object on the cord.
 Do not step on the cable.
 Do not use cords as bundled.
 Do not alter, modify, or repair the cord.
 Do not staple the cord.
 Do not use any damaged cord. (Replace it with a new one of the same

specifications. For replacement procedures, contact your sales agent.)

Before Using 1-5

CAUTION

Do not use other than 3-prong plug outlet.
This equipment encloses a power cord with 3-prong plug t hat has the third pin

(an earth pin). This plug can be used only on the outlet for the 3-prong.
There is a risk of an electric shock if you use other type of outlet.

Do not use the enclosed power cord to other devices or purposes.
The enclosed power cord is designated to connect to this equipment and use

with the equipment. Never connect the cord to other devices or purposes.
There is a risk of a fire or electric shock.

1-6 Before Using

Installation, Relocation, Storage and Connection

CAUTION

Do not install or store the equipment in an unsuitable place.
Install or store the equipment in such a place as specified in this User's Guide.

There is a risk of a fire if you place the server in a place such as follows.

 a dusty place
 a humid place located near a boiler, etc
 a place exposed to direct sunlight
 an unstable place

Do not use or store this product under corrosive gas environment.
Avoid the usage or storage of this product in an environment which may be

exposed to corrosive gases, such as those including but not limited to:
sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, chlorine, ammonia and/or
ozone.
Avoid installing this product in a dusty environment or one that may be exposed
to corrosive materials such as sodium chloride and/or sulfur.
Avoid installing this product in an environment which may have excessive metal
flakes or conductive particles in the air.
Such environments may cause corrosion or short circuits of the printed board
within this product, resulting in not only damage to this product, but may even
lead to be a fire hazard.
If there are any concerns regarding the environment at the planned site of
installation or storage, please contact your sales agent.

Do not use any non-designated interface cable.
Use only interface cables designated by NEC; identify which component or

connector to attach beforehand. If you use an inappropriate cable or make a
wrong connection, there is a risk of short-circuit that could lead to a fire.
You also have to observe the following prohibitions about handling and
connecting interface cables:

 Do not use any damaged cable connector.
 Do not step on the cable.
 Do not place any object on the cable.
 Do not use the equipment with loose cable connections.
 Do not use any damaged cable.

Do not disable the lock mechanism.
Do not use this product with the lock mechanism being removed or disabled.

Doing so may cause personal injury if this product drops.

Before Using 1-7

Cleaning and Handling of Internal Devices

WARNING

Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.
Unless described herein, never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the

equipment. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire as well as malfunction.
Do not look into the optical disk drive.

The optical disk drive uses a laser beam. Do not look or insert a mirror inside
while the system is on. A laser beam is invisible; if your eyes are exposed to
the laser beam, there is a risk of losing eyesight.

Do not remove the lithium and NiMH (or Li-Ion) batteries.
Your server contains the lithium and NiMH (or Li-Ion) batteries. Do not

remove the battery. Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Placing the battery close to a fire or in the water may cause an explosion.

When the server does not operate appropriately due to the dead lithium and
NiMH (or Li-Ion) batteries, contact your service representative to replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by NEC. Do not disassemble
the server to replace or recharge the battery by yourself.

Caution for electric shock.
You can replace internal, optional devices while the equipment is powered-on.

However, carefully follow the instructions on this guide when you do so. If you
touch the internal devices other than the ones described in this guide, there is a
risk of electrical shock.

Make sure to power off the equipment and disconnect the power plug from a
power outlet before cleaning. Touching any internal device of the equipment
with its power cord connected to a power source may cause an electric shoc k
even if the server is off-powered.

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet occasionally and clean the plug with
a dry cloth. Heat will be generated if condensation is formed on a dusty plug,
which may cause a fire.

1-8 Before Using

CAUTION

High temperature
Immediately after powering off the system, system components such as hard

disk drive may be very hot. Wait for the server to cool down completely before
adding/removing components.

Make sure to complete installation.
Firmly install all power cords, interface cables and/or boards. An incompletely

installed component may cause a contact failure, resulting in fire and/or smoke.
Protect the unused connectors with the protective cap.

The unused power cord connectors are covered with the protective cap to
prevent short circuits and electrical hazards. Attach the protective cap to the
unused connector. Failure to follow this warning may cause a fire or an electric
shock.

Before Using 1-9

During Operation

CAUTION

Keep animals away.
Animal’s waste or hair may get inside the equipment to cause a fire or electric

shock.
Do not place any object on top of the server.

The object may fall off to cause injuries, damage to hardware and/or a fire.
Do not leave the optical disk drive’s tray ejected.

Dust may get in the equipment to cause malfunction. The ejected tray ma y also
become a cause of injuries.

Do not touch the equipment when it thunders.
Unplug the equipment when it begins to thunder. If it starts to thunder before

you unplug the equipment, do not touch the equipment and cables. An d do not
install or remove the equipment. There is a risk of a electric shock.

1-10 Before Using

Rack-mount Model (R320a-E4/R320b-M4)

WARNING

Do not install the equipment on a nonconforming rack.
Install the equipment on a 19-inch rack conforming to the EIA standar d. Do not

use the equipment without a rack or install it on a nonconforming rack. The
equipment may not function properly, and there is a risk of damage to physical
assets or injuries. For suitable racks, contact your sales agent.

Do not use in the spot other than the designated one.
Install this equipment in the spot where it satisfies the conditions of installation.

Installing this equipment in an undesirable spot causes ne gative effects on the
equipment itself and other systems. There is also a risk of a fire as well as an
injury caused by the rack that falls. Refer to the description that is attached the
rack, or contact your maintenance service agent for the detailed accounts of the
installation spot or a seismic construction.

Before Using 1-11

CAUTION

Be careful not to hurt your fingers.
Exercise great care not to hurt your fingers on the rail when you

mount/dismount the server into/from the rack.
Do not attempt to install the server yourself.

Transport and install the rack with three and more people. Doing so with two or
less people could cause the falling of the rack and damaging the surrou ndings.
High rack such as 44U rack is unstable if it is not fixed with stabilizers or other
materials. Make sure to support transport and install it with three or more
people.

Do not install the equipment in such a manner that its weight is imposed on a
single place.

To distribute the weight, attach stabilizers or combine two or more racks. There
is a risk of falling down to cause injuries.

Do not assemble parts alone. Check the pins on hinges.
Mount doors and trays to a rack with two or more people. Make sure that the

pins on hinges on the top and the bottom of the door when you install it.
Neglecting this check could lead to dropping some parts and caus e a breakage
of them or could result in injuries.

Do not pull a equipment out of the rack if it is unstable.
Before pulling out a equipment, make sure that the rack is fixed (by stabilizers

or quake-resistant engineering). It may fall down to cause injuries.
Do not leave two or more equipments pulled out from the rack.

If you pull out two or more equipments, it may fall down to cause injuries. You
can only pull out one equipment at a time.

Do not install excessive wiring.
To prevent burns, fires, and damage to the equipment, make sure that the rated

load of the power branch circuit is not exceeded. For more information on
installation and wiring of power-related facilities, contact your electrician or local
power company.

Do not pull out a equipment from the rack during operation.
Do not pull out a equipment while it works. There is a risk of malfunction and

injuries.

1-12 Before Using

UNPACKAGING

This product and various accessories are in the special shipping box. Take them out from the box
and check the individual items. Store the box and unused accessories in a safe place.

Accessories

This product is shipped with various accessories. See the packing list to make sure everything is
included and check the individual items. If any component is missing or damaged, contact your
sales agent.

 Keep the accessories in a safe place. You will need them when you perform setup,

addition of options, or replacement of failed components.

 To check NEC EXPRESSBUILDER components, see the attached list.
 Be sure to fill out and mail the software registration card that is shipped with the

operating system.

 Make backup copies of included floppy disks or Flash FDD, if any. Keep the original

disks as the master disks; use these copies in operation.

 Improper use of an included floppy disk, Flash FDD, or DVD may alter your system

environment. If you find something unclear, stop using them and contact your sales agent.

Before Using 1-13

Transporting Device

This unit and options use lithium-metal battery or lithium-ion battery.
Contact your local reseller for transporting the unit by air or shipping since the regulation is
applied to air and maritime transportation of lithium battery.

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Chapter 2

About Operating System

This chapter gives essential information on the Windows system supported by the server and how to
install it.

2-2 About Operating System

INSTALLING Windows Server 2008 R2

For installing an operating system on NEC Express5800/ft series, refer to the below description.

IMPORTANT:

The NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. You should ask maintenance
personnel to install it.

Before performing the NEC EXPRESS5800/ft series setup, contact your sales agent about the
latest release of ft Server Control Software.

About OS Installation

Read the notes here carefully before installing the operating system.

Operating System Supported by the NEC Express5800/ft series

The operating system that NEC Express5800/ft series supports is as follows:

- Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Enterprise, hereafter called “Windows Server 2008

R2.”

For more information on how to install Windows OS, refer to “Express Setup.”

NEC Express5800/ft series does not support any operating systems other than the above (e.g.,
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003
Standard/Enterprise Edition, Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0).

About Operating System 2-3

About Windows Server 2008 R2

Use the Express Setup program to install Windows Server 2008 R2. Note the following at
installation:

IMPORTANT:

 Complete all the setups such as the memory expansion and the BIOS setting before

installing Windows Server 2008 R2.

 NEC software package, which is to be purchased separately, is also provided with the

documentation for installation. However, see this User's Guide for installation into this
server.

 After completing the Express Setup program, make settings for failure management (e.g.,

memory dump (debug information) setting) according to Chapter 4.

 Both Express Setup and “Manual Setup” are applicable to Windows Server 2008 R2.

“Manual Setup” allows you to manually and individually install Windows Server 2008
R2, disk drivers and other utilities.

About Auto Installation of Utilities

The Express Setup installs the following utilities automatically.

 Drivers and services for achieving duplicat ed operation
 NEC ESMPRO Agent

The Express Setup program is exclusively used for the NEC Express5800/ft series. To execute the
setup program, simply select the item [Express Setup] from the menu displayed when starting the
system through the provided “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.” The setup program automatically
performs the complete setups from hardware internal parameter/status settings to installation of the
operating system (Windows Server 2008R2) and various utilities.

Use the NEC Express5800/ft series setup program for the first installation and reinstallation of the
operating system. This program accomplishes complicate setups.

2-4 About Operating System

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Chapter 3

Installing Server

This chapter describes requirements for using the product properly and safely, the setup procedures
to make NEC Express5800/ft series ready for use, an d ho w t o connect peripherals.

3-2 Installing Server

INSTALLATION

This section describes installation of NEC Express5800/ft series.

Rack-mount Model

You can mount NEC Express5800/ft series on a rack that conforms to the EIA standards.

IMPORTANT:

NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. You should ask maintenance personnel
to install it.

Installing a rack

To install a rack, see the instruction that comes with the rack, or contact your sales agent or
maintenance personnel.

* It is recommended to use the server in a room where

temperature can be kept between 15 and 25ºC.

Wall outlet within the reach
of supplied power cord.

100V - 127 V or 200V - 240 V
parallel bi-polar power outlet
with grounding

Space 40 cm or more on top, 1 m or more
on the front and rear, and 60 cm or more on
the right and left.

A room that can maintain the following
conditions:
[When operating]
Temperature: 10 to 35ºC*
Humidity: 20 to 80%
Temperature gradient: ±10ºC/hr
Atmospheric pressure: 749 to 1040hpa
[When not operating]
Temperature: 5 to 40ºC*
Humidity: 10 to 80%
Temperature gradient: ±15ºC/hr
Atmospheric pressure: 749 to 1040hpa

Level and reinforced floor.

Place where the rack is
stabilized b

y

the stabilize

r

Installing Server 3-3

WARNING

Observe the following precautions to use the server safely. There is a risk of a death
or serious injury. For details, see “Notes for Safe Handling” in Chapter 1.

 Do not install the server in non-designated places.
 Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

CAUTION

Observe the following precautions to use the server safely. There is a risk of a burn,
personal injury, or damage to physical assets. For details, see “Notes for Safe
Handling“ in Chapter 1.

 Do not carry or install a rack alone.
 Do not install a rack in such a manner that its weight is imposed on a single

place.

 Do not assemble or disassemble parts alone.
 Do not pull a device out of the rack if the rack is unstable.
 Do not leave more than one device pulled out from the rack.
 Do not install excessive wiring.

Do not install NEC Express5800/ft series in such places as listed below. If you locate racks or install
the server in such places, the server may malfunction.

 Place where you cannot pull out the components fully.
 Place that cannot sustain the total weight of the rack and its components.
 Place where you cannot use stabilizers or where you cannot perform installation without

quake-resistant engineering.

 Place whose floor is uneven or inclined.
 Place where temperatures change widely (near a heater, an air conditioner, or a refrigerator).
 Place that is subject to intense vibration.
 Place where corrosive gas (sodium chloride, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen

dioxide, or ozone) is generated, or a place that is close to chemicals or exposed to chemicals.

 Place whose floor is covered with non-antistatic carpet.
 Place that may be subject to falling objects.
 Place that is close to some equipment that generates intense magnetic field (e.g., TV set,

radio, broadcasting/communications antenna, power transmission wire, and electromagnetic
crane). (If unavoidable, contact your sales agent to request proper shield construction.)

 Place where the power cords of the server must be connected to outlets that share the outlet

of another device with large power consumption.

 Place that is close to some equipment that causes power noises (e.g., sparks caused by

power-on/off using a relay). If you must install the server close to such equipment, request
your sales agent for separate power cabling or noise filter installation.

3-4 Installing Server

Installing the device to the rack (N8140-74/92/93/94/98/99)

Install this device to the rack.
Installing the device to our company’s racks (N8140-74/92/93/94/98/99) or to other company’s

racks is explained in this section.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions to use the server safely.
There is a risk of a death or serious injury. For details, see “Notes for Safe
Handling“ in Chapter 1.

 Do not use the product with the unspecified rack.
 Do not use the product at non-designate d pl aces.

CAUTION

Observe the following precautions to use the server safely.
There is a risk of a burn, personal injury, or damage to physical assets.
For details, see “Notes for Safe Handling“ in Chapter 1.

 Remove all CPU/IO modules before moving the rack.
 Do not assemble or disassemble parts alone.
 Do not install the server with the cover removed.
 Do not squeeze your fingers in the product.

IMPORTANT:

Temperature increase inside the rack and airflow
If you install several components or the ventilation isn’t good inside the rack, the internal

temperature may increase due to heat emitted from the components. When the operating
temperatures of NEC Express5800/ft series (10 to 35°C) are exceeded, there is a risk of
malfunction. You must take adequate precautions and measures for airflow inside the rack as well
as in the room so that the internal temperature can be kept wit hin t his ran ge du ri n g oper at i on.

● Required tool

To install the device to the rack, a Phillips-head screw drive is required.

Installing Server 3-5

● Checking the place to install

Decide the place (height) to install.
To keep balance, install it as low as you can
on the rack.
To install the rack, the height for 4U is
required.

IMPORTANT:

To install this device to the rack, the space for 1U is required for installing the
USB-compatible floppy disk drive, in addition to the space for 4U.

Next to the square hole of the rack, an imprinted mark is placed for 1U (This is the unit to show the
height of the rack). This device is as high as 4U (about 176 mm), so install it between the imprinted
marks that indicate the height of 4U.

●

Installing this device

Follow the steps below to set the 4U chassis to the rack.

IMPORTANT:

■4U chassis weighs about 10 Kg. To mount, remove or replace it, be sure to hold it with
two or more people.

■The following are the required accessories. Check if you have them all.

- T ool Name Qty

- Bracket 2

- Washer for panhead screw 4

- Plate screw 8

- Panhead screw 8

TIPS:

Core nuts (4 pieces) are not included. Use the core nuts that are attached to the rack.

Imprinted mark

Places to install
core nuts

Imprinted mark
(2 imprinted
marks for 5Us)

4U
(the height
for installing
this device)

3-6 Installing Server

1. If the rack has front and rear doors, read the instruction that comes with the rack, and open

them.

2. Install the brackets from the rear side of the rack. Install the brackets with its flat side facing

inside. Place them with the round screws with washers that come with the device
symmetrically (total: 4). Fasten the screws tentatively not tightly.

4U

(top of device)

3U

2U

1U

Bracket (flat sides are facing inside)

Panhead screws
with washers

Plate

Panhead screws
with washers

Bottom of

device

Installing Server 3-7

3. Fix the core nuts to the front side of the rack.

Attach them symmetrically (total: 4 core nuts).

Fix a core nut from inside of the rack.
Hook either of the clips of the core nut
to a square hole of the rack, and hook
the other clip to a hole by a flat-blade
screwdriver.

4. Remove two CPU/IO modules from

the 4U chassis.

5. Remove the DVD drive unit from

the 4U chassis.

Core nuts

Core nuts

4U

(top of device)

2U

1U

Bottom of device

3U

Inside of
the rack

Outside of
the rack

3-8 Installing Server

6. Remove the system Backplane

from the 4U chassis.

7. Insert the 4U chassis from the front

side of the rack.

8. Tentatively fasten the plate screws

attached to the device to the 4 places
at the top and the bottom on front,
and back sides (total: 8) from the rear.

9. Fasten tightly the pan-head screws

attached to the device to each 2 places,
right and left (total 4) from the front.

plate screws

plate screws

Panhead screws

screws

system backplane

Installing Server 3-9

10. Fasten tightly the 4 round

screws on the back side and
the 8 plate screws on the side
panels (which you fastened
tentatively).

11. Mount the System Backplane and fasten screws.

12. Mount the DVD drive unit and fasten screws.

13. Mount the CPU/IO module 0.

Mount the module while lowering the lock so
the module stacks on the way.

Lock

Panhead screws on the side panels

Plate screws on the side panels

Plate screws on the side panels

3-10 Installing Server

14. Fasten the levers on the left and right sides

with screws.

15. Fasten the screws on the left and right side.

16. Mount the CPU/IO module 1 in the same way.

Installing Server 3-11

Unmounting the device from the rack
(N8140-74/92/93/94/98/99)

Follow the steps below and unmount the device from the rack.

CAUTION

Observe the following precautions to use the server safely. There is a risk of a
burn, personal injury, or damage to physical assets. For details, see “Notes for
Safe Handling“ in Chapter 1.

 Do not carry or install a rack alone.
 Do not squeeze your fingers in the product
 Do not impose a weight on the device when it is pulled out from the rack.
 Do not pull a device out of the rack if the rack is unstable.
 Do not leave more than one device pulled out from the rack.
 Do not pull the device from the rack while it is operating.

1. Check that the device is powered off, and remove all the power cords and interface cables that

are connected to the device.

2. Remove the front bezel.

3. Loosen the screws on the left and right sides of the front panel of the CPU/IO module and

release the lock by pulling the ejector toward you.

4. Pull out the CPU/IO module gently from the rack.

IMPORTANT:

- When you pull out the device, do no t load anything on its top. It is dangerous, since the

device becomes unstable and it may fall.

- Do not hold the handle on the front side or the convex part on the back side. To move

the device, hold the bottom.

- Since the device is locked and can not be pulled out, pull it out after releasing the lock

by lowering the lock on the side of the CPU/IO module.

5. Hold tightly when you unmount 4U chassis from the rack,.

To remove the mechanical parts of the rack, see the installation procedure.

3-12 Installing Server

INSTALLING the Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-003)

This section describes how to install the rack-mount model of NEC Express5800/ft series without
using the dedicated rack.

IMPORTANT:

NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. You should ask maintenance
personnel to install it.

Select a suitable site for tower model.

CAUTION

Observe the following precautions to use the equipment safely. There are risks of a
burn, injury, or damage to physical assets. For details, see “Notes for Safe
Handling“ in Chapter 1.

 Remove all the CPU/IO modules of the server before moving the equipment.
 Do not install the equipment in non-designated places.

AC parallel bi-polar
power outlet with
grounding

* It is recommendable to use the server

in a room where temperature can be
ke

p

t between 15 and 25ºC.

Wall outlet within
the reach of
supplied power
cord.

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to prevent
momentary voltage drop due to power failure or
lightning *
* Optional. UPS is recommended for best use of

f

eatures of NEC Express5800/ft series.

Close enough to
connect the keyboard
and the display.

Floor or a level
and robust
desk or table

Clean and tidy room

Location with an enough open
space to fully open the front bezel,
at least 1 m from the front, 50
cm .from the rear, and 15 cm from
the sides of the server (The front
bezel extrudes about 50 mm from
the right side of the server when
fully opened.)

Room that can maintain the
following conditions during server
operation:
Temperature: 10 to 35ºC*
Humidity: 20 to 80%
(non-condensing)

Installing Server 3-13

Do not install NEC Express5800/ft series in such places as listed below. Otherwise, the server may
malfunction.

 Place where temperatures change widely (near a heater, air conditioner, or refrigerator).
 Place that is subject to intense vibration.
 Place where corrosive gas (sodium chloride, sulfur dioxi de, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide,

or ozone) is generated, or a place that is close to chemicals or exposed to chemicals.

 Place whose floor is covered with non-antistatic carpet.
 Place that may be subject to falling objects.
 Place where you may step or trip on the power cords or interface cables.
 Place that is close to some equipment that generates intense magnetic field (e.g., TV set, radio,

broadcasting/communications antenna, power transmission wire, and electromagnetic crane). (If
unavoidable, contact your sales agent to request proper shield construction.)

 Place where the power cord of the server must be connected to an AC outlet that shares the

outlet of another device with large power consumption.

 Place that is close to some equipment that causes power noises (e.g., sparks caused by

power-on/off using a relay). If you must install the server close to such equipment, request your
sales agent for separate power cabling or noise filter installation.

It takes at least three people to carry the server; hold it firmly by its bottom and place it slowly on
the selected site.

IMPORTANT:

Do not hold the front bezel to lift it, or it may detach, fall down, and break the server.

After placing the main cabinet, lock its two rear wheels out of four.

3-14 Installing Server

Steps to Install the Rack-mount Model to the Tower Conversion Kit

Follow the procedure below to install the devices to the tower conversion kit.

1. Open the front door of the tower conversion kit.

If the door is locked, use the server-accessory key to
unlock.

2. Confirm the spots to fix 4 core nuts on the front

of the chassis.
See the figure on the right for where to fix the
core nuts
(2 on the front top and 2 on the front bottom.)

4 core nuts have been installed on the front of the
chassis.

3. Remove one screw that fixes the AC lock bracket

on the rear of the tower conversion kit.

Tower conversion kit (on the front bottom)

Tower conversion kit (on the front top)

Installing Server 3-15

4. Remove the AC lock bracket.

5. Remove two CPU/IO modules from the 4U chassis.

6. Remove the DVD drive unit from the 4U chassis.

7. When the system is installed to TOWER CONVERSION KIT, HANDLE equipped in front of

the system must have been removed. If you do not remove, you cannot close front bezel.

8. Insert and securely tuck the 4U chassis from the front side of the tower conversion kit.

9.

Fix each 2 places, top and bottom on the front side (total: 4) with 4 pan-head screws attached
to the device.

3-16 Installing Server

10. Fix the 4U chassis to the tower conversion kit with 4 plate screws.

11. Install AC rock bracket and fasten the screws.

12. Insert the DVD drive unit to the 4U chassis

and fasten with screws.

13. Slowly and carefully insert the CPU/IO module #0 into the 4U chassis. Keep pressing down

the lock lever to keep it unlocked when the insertion is lo cked.

Top (toward the backside) Bottom (toward the backside)

Installing Server 3-17

14. Close the levers on the top and the bottom and fix the CPU/IO module with the screws.

15. Fix the CPU/IO module #1 to the 4U chassis with the same procedures.

3-18 Installing Server

Connect peripheral devices to NEC Express5800/ft series

The server provides connectors for a wide variety of peripheral devices on its front and rear.
The figure on the next page illustrates available peripheral devices for the server in the standard
configuration, and locations of the connectors for the devices. After connecting the peripheral
devices, connect the provided power cords with the server, and then plug the power cords into the
power outlet.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions to use the server safely. There is a risk of a
death or serious injury. For details, see “Notes for Safe Handling“ in Chapter 1.

 Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand.
 Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

CAUTION

Observe the following precautions instructions for the safe use of
the equipment. There is a risk of a burn, personal injury, or damage to physical
assets. For details, see “Notes for Safe Handling“ in Chapter 1.

 Do not plug the power cord in a nonc onforming outlet.
 Do not plug too many cords in a single outl et.
 Do not plug the cord insecurely.
 Do not use nonconforming power cords.

IMPORTANT:

 Power off the server before connecting peripheral devices, with the exception of

peripherals with USB interface. Connecting a powered peripheral device to the powered
server will cause malfunctions and failures. USB devices supported by the server are a
USB floppy disk drive, Flash FDD, keyb oa r d (i ncl u di n g a mouse), and SSU (server
switch unit) designated by NEC. Connecting USB devices other than the above will
cause malfunctions and failures.

 To connect a third-party peripheral device or interface cable to the server, check with

your sales agent to see if they are compatible with NEC Express5800/ft series. Some
third-party devices may not be used with the server.

 The total cable length of SCSI device connections is up to 6 m, including the internal

SCSI cables.

 The serial port connectors are reserved for maintenance.
 Place the USB floppy disk drive on the server. Space of 1U is needed to put it on the

server.

Installing Server 3-19

IMPORTANT:

Connection of optional devices

 In the case of standard configuration, you need to complete setup of the operating

system before mounting optional PCI cards or hard disks that you purchased
separately.

USB floppy
disk drive/
Flash FDD

USB
connection
modem

Keyboard
(via keyboard hub to
USB mouse)

Hub
(multiport repeater)
to a 1000Mbps
network

A

fter every
peripheral device
is connected,
insert the powe

r

cord into a socket.
the outlet.

Connect the device
with the serial interface
(This cannot be used
since it is for
maintenance.)

Display

Management

LAN port

Back of the device

3-20 Installing Server

Insert the power cords to the AC inlets of the power unit.
Connect the plug at the other end of the power cord to a wall

outlet with parallel double-pole grounds provided or to an
uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

To use the functions of the server, you should connect the server
to the UPS.

IMPORTANT:

 Ensure to use both of the power cords to make the server fault-tolerant.
 After connecting the power cords, wait at least 30 seconds before pressing the power

switch.

 By pressing the power switch, the power switch’s fans starts to rotate.

To connect the power cords from the server to an
uninterruptible power supply (UPS), use service outlets
on the rear of the UPS.

The UPS service outlets are categorized into two
groups: SWITCH OUT and UN-SWI TCH OUT. (They
may be called “OUTPUT1“ and “OUTPUT2“.)

To restrict the power supply from
ESMPRO/AutomaticRunningController, connect the
power cable to SWITCH OUT.

For constant power supply, connect the power cords to a
UN-SWITCH OUT outlet. (Connect the modem that is
in service for 24 hours to this outlet.)

When the power cords from the server are connected to a UPS, change the BIOS setup of the server
to link with power supply from the UPS.

Select [AC-LINK] from [Server] on the BIOS setup utility and change parameters. See the separate
volume of User’s Guide for details.

Stopper

<Example>

Chapter 4

Windows Setup

This chapter describes procedures such as configuring OS Boot Monitoring function, setting duplex
LAN configuration, and setting dual disk configuration.

4-2 Windows Setup

Before Starting Setup

Read this section before starting setup.
This chapter describes two types of setup.

Procedures to Install and Reinstall the Windows OS

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2

Use NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to install/reinstall Windows Server 2008 R2.

“Express Setup” is the setup program that is specific to NEC Express5800/ft series.
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, a server accessory, runs this setup program. Express Setup
enables automatic install of Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server
2003 and other various utilities.

Refer to “Procedure to Install and Reinstall OS.” Use this setup step if you want to reinstall OS or
use the HDD with a partition setting that is different from the default partition setting.

Windows Setup 4-3

SETUP FLOW

Step 1 Start the OS reinstallation setup procedure

Step 2 Prepare the OS reinstallation setup

Step 3 Disable OS Boot Monitoring Function

Set [NEC EXPRESSBUILDER] DVD

Set OS (Windows) DVD-ROM

Specify the size of the partition for OS installation

Start the OS installation

Apply [Update the system]

Install ft Server Control Software and NEC

ESMPRO Agent

Set OS (Windows) DVD-ROM

Automatic installation of following software:

OS (Windows)

ft Server Control Software

NEC ESMPRO A

gent

Manual Setup

Express Setup

Step 4B Manual Setup

: Entered or selected by the user

: Proceeds automatically

Completion

Step 5 Connect and Configure Options

Step 6 Update Software

Step 7 Set Duplex LAN Configuration

Step 8 Set Dual Disk Configuration

Step 9 Create Volume

Step 11 Enable OS Boot Monitoring

Step 12 Make Settings for Failure

Step 13 Back up System Information

This flow chart illustrates the flow of the setup

p

rocedures for the NEC Express5800/R320a-E4,

R320b-M4.

Step 4A Express Setup

Step 10 Set Network for NEC ESMPRO

Prepare for OS (Windows) installation and ft Server

Control Software installation

4-4 Windows Setup

Step 1: Procedure to Install and Reinstall OS

The following explains OS install and reinstall:

IMPORTANT:

 “Express Setup” deletes all data on the disk used for installation/reinstallation, as

“Express Setup” formats the entire disk. If there is any data partition other than the
system partition containing OS for reinstallation, you must back up the important
data in the data partition first and then start “Express Setup.”

 Do not apply service packs to NEC Express5800/ft series based on your judgment.

If you want to apply service packs, contact your sales agent for the latest application
and apply service packs to NEC Express5800/ft series.

Following steps and items are required for install/reinstall:

IMPORTANT:

The Scalable Networking Pack (SNP) function is disabled in the system that installed by
Express Setup. The setting of SNP function may affect the system performance, so please
refer to the attention of SNP detail in the following site before setting it.

http://www.nec.com/global/prod/express/

 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (DVD)
 ft Server Control Software UPDATE Disc (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM)

This Disc is used to update ft Server Control Software; it may not be shipped with the
equipment. (Not included if “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD contains the latest version of
software programs at the time of shipment.)

 NEC OS install media (x64) (hereafter, “Backup DVD-ROM”)
 User’s Guide (Setup) (this manual)
 User’s Guide

Before starting the setup, decide the size of the partition for the operating system.

Windows Setup 4-5

Size of the Partition to be Created

The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula.

Required partition size = size required to install OS + paging file size + dump file size + application

size
Size required to install OS = 8,000MB
Paging file size (recommended) = Installed memory size *1.5
Dump file size = Installed memory size + 300MB
Application size = Required size

IMPORTANT:

 The above-mentioned partition size is the minimum partition size required for system

installation. Ensure sufficient partition size for system operation.

Following numbers are the recommended size.

− Full Installation: 32,768MB (32GB) or more
*1GB = 1,024MB

 The above-mentioned paging file size is recommended for collecting debug

information (memory dump). The paging file with initial size large enough to store the
dump file in the Windows Partition is required.
Correct debug information might not be able to be collected due to virtual memory
shortage when the paging file is insufficient, so set an enough size of the paging file
with the entire system.

 Regardless of the size of the mounted memory, or the Write debugging information

(type of memory dump), the maximum size of the dump file is ‘The size of the
mounted memory + 300MB’.

 If you install any application program or the like, add necessary space to the partition

to install these programs.

4-6 Windows Setup

NOTE:

When new partition is created, initial 100MB is assigned as boot partition by Windows OS.

Example:
If you make a partition of 40,960MB (40GB), usable space will be 40,960MB – 100MB
= 40,860MB.

The partition size required for a system with an installed memory size of 1GB (1,024MB) and a full
installation of the operating system:

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

Windows Setup 4-7

Step 2: Prepare for Express Setup

Before starting Express Setup, be sure to do the following. You can set up properly only when you
make those preparations.

2-1: Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series

With the power of NEC Express5800/ft series off, follow the steps below:

1. Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series.

• Mount the modules for both systems.

• Mount only one hard disk to the Slot 0 of the CPU/IO module 0.

• Remove all LAN cables.

• Remove SCSI- and SAS-connected devices such as a tape device from the connector.

• Remove cables from the connectors attached to the Fibre Channel board.

IMPORTANT:

 You must perform OS installation on the server you actually use. Do not divert the

HDD which was used for OS installation on a different server and do not use it as the
system disk.

 Mount only one HDD to the designated slot of the designated CPU/IO module. If

multiple HDDs are mounted, the hard disk to install OS cannot be determined.

 If the HDD is not new, physically format it after changing [Option ROM Scan

Monitoring] as [Disabled] on [Server] – [Monitoring Configuration] on the BIOS
setup utility. Revert the setting after the procedure.

4-8 Windows Setup

z As for physical format, refer to “SAS BIOS – SAS Configuration Utility –” in

Chapter 4, “System Configuration” in the separate volume of the User’s Guide, and
perform Format Disk with Disk Utilities.

For how to configure the settings, see “System BIOS – SETUP –” in Chapter 4
“System Configuration” in the separate volume of the User’s Guide.

2. Prepare the installation from the CPU/IO module 0. Mount a HDD to the designated place

when installing the OS.

The location of the parts required for operation and checking are shown below:

DUMP (NMI)
Switch

AC Inlet
Connector B

Rear side of device

AC Inlet
Connector A

CPU/IO module 0

POWER switch

Status LED

CPU/IO module 1

Front side of device

DISK ACCSSS LED

Mount only one HDD here
when you install/reinst al l OS.

Windows Setup 4-9

When the AC power is on (The power cords are plugged into the wall outl et)

(1) Confirm the POWER LED of the CPU/IO module.

z If the POWER LED is lit, shut down the OS and unplug the AC power cord

after the POWER LED turns off.

CHECK:

Wait more than five seconds before you plug again the power cord when
you unplugged it.

(2) Execute the operation to be taken when AC power supply is turned off.

When the AC power is off (The power cord is not plugged into the outlet)

Connect the power cords to NEC Express5800/ft series in the following order:

(1) Connect the power cord to the AC inlet A connector.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC inlet B connector.
(3) Make sure that the CPU/IO module status LED is turned off.

Preparation is now completed.

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Step 3: Disable OS Boot Monitoring Function

Check whether the power is ON and make settings for properly performing setup for later on.
This server has a function to monitor the main unit at startup. (Enabled in the configuration at
shipment)
When installing/reinstalling the operating system, this monitoring function needs to be disabled;
otherwise the OS may not install properly. Follow the steps in this section and make proper settings.

IMPORTANT:

If you skip the settings described here, the system will be forcefully restarted while
Windows setup screen is shown and the setup will be unsuccessful. BIOS may repeat
Windows setup in an invalid manner. In this case, you will need to restart the setup
procedures from the beginning.

TIPS:

For details of operations for BIOS Setup Utility and parameters, see the separate volume of
User’s Guide.

Procedure for Changing BIOS settings

1. Turn on the display and the peripheral equipment connected to the NEC Express5800/ft

series.

CHECK:

If the power cords are connected to a power controller like a UPS, make sure that
it is powered on.

2. Detach the front bezel.

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3. Press the POWER switch located on the front side of the server.

IMPORTANT:

Do not turn off the power before the “NEC” logo appears.

After a while, the “NEC” logo will appear on the screen.

While the “NEC” logo is displayed on the screen, NEC Express5800/ft series performs a
power-on self test (POST) to check itself. For details, see the separate volume of User’s
Guide.

CHECK:

If the server finds errors during POST, it will interrupt POST and display the error
message. See the separate volume of User’s Guide.

POWER switch

Acrylic cover

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4. When the message “Press <F2> to enter SETUP” or “Press <F2> to enter SETUP or Press
<F12> to boot from Network” is displayed on the display screen, press F2.

The BIOS Setup Utility “SETUP” starts and the Main menu is displayed on the screen.

Example:

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5. Move the cursor onto “Server” and select “Server.”

The Server menu will be displayed:

6. Move the cursor onto “Monitoring Configuration” and press Enter.

The Monitoring Configuration submenu appears:

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7. Move the cursor onto “OS Boot Monitoring” and press Enter.

Parameters will be displayed.

8. Among the parameters, choose “Disabled” and press Enter.

The current display of the configuration for OS Boot Monitoring will be changed to
“Disabled.”

IMPORTANT:

If you physically format the HDD, change [Option ROM Scan Monitoring] as
[Disabled]

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Press the Esc key to go back to the Server menu, and then move the cursor and select “Exit”

to display the Exit menu.

9. Move the cursor onto “Exit Saving Changes” and press Enter.

The confirmation window will appear.

10. Select “Yes” and press Enter.

The configuration data is saved, SETUP terminated, and the system rebooted.
This is the end of steps for switching OS Boot Monitoring function.

TIPS:

After the procedure above is completed, power off this server to prepare for
installation.
If the installation preparation is ready, including power activation from optional
devices, you do not need to power off the server.
Then, referring to “Step 4A : Start Express Setup” on the next page to continue
the setup.

Setup Confirmation

Save configuration changes and exit now?
[Yes] [No]

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Step 4A : Start Express Setup

Set up with the Express Setup functions of NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.

“Express Setup” is a setup method for NEC Express5800 series that allows configuration of
hardware internal parameters and status and installation of OS (Windows Server 2008 R2) and
various utilities in seamless manners by using “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD which comes
with the server. Use the “Express Setup” to install the OS. It performs complicated setups
automatically.

Express Setup edits the information required for the setup, saves it to a floppy disk before the setup,
reads the information one by one at the setup and automatically performs a series of setup processes.

TIPS:

 Parameters file is a setup file that stores the information set/selected during Express

Setup. Express Setup executes all the setup process automatically, based on this
information. It is not necessary to sit by the system and check the status during
the setup. If you use the Parameters file that has been used last time, you can create
the same setup condition as the previous one.

 You can create a Parameters file in advance, by using “Parameter File Creator” in

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.

If you create a Parameters file in advance, you can skip the options that need to be
entered or selected during Express Setup. (You can create or modify the setup
information in the Parameters file, during Express Setup.) If any computer that is
running on Windows XP/Vista/7/Windows Server 2003/2008/2008 R2 is available, it
is recommended to edit the setup information with Parameter File Creator in
advance.

 This device does not include the floppy disk (FD) drive by standard. Prepare an

optional floppy drive when you create and use Parameters file.

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Flow of Setup Procedures

The following flow chart illustrates the setup procedures for Express Setup.

Loading parameters (Step 2)

Select the operating system (Step 3)

RAID configuration (Step 4)

Windows Confirm Setting / Input (Step 5 to 10)

Save parameters (Step 11)

Start Express Setup (Step 12)

Create the OS partition / format

Copying Windows driver

Copying Selected Application

Agree to License Terms

Logon

The installation is completed.

Next

N

ext

Next

Next

Next

Perform

Skip

: Process that needs input or selection

: Process that proceeds automaticall

y

Remove the Floppy Disk and DVD-ROM

from the Drive

Set Windows OS DVD-ROM

Automatic Install

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Setup Procedures

Express Setup precedes the setup by selecting or inputting several parameters on the wizard.
You can also save the parameters to a floppy disk as a Parameters file.

IMPORTANT:

■ The Scalable Networking Pack (SNP) function is disabled in the system that is installed
by Express Setup.

The setting of SNP function may affect the system performance, so please refer to the
attention of SNP detail in the following site before setting it.
http://www.nec.com/global/prod/express/

CHECK:

To execute Express Setup with a Parameters file, one empty 1.44MB formatted floppy disk
is required. Prepare an empty floppy disk in advance.
When you reinstall OS, you can skip entering the parameter in the Wizard form, by reading
the Parameters file that has been saved.

1. Turn the power of peripheral device on, and then turn on the server.

2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive of the server.

3. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the NEC

EXPRESSBUILDER. (You may also turn off and then on again to reboot the server.)

The system will boot from the
DVD and NEC
EXPRESSBUILDER starts.
Select “Os installation” from the
Boot selection menu. (After selecting
“Yes” on the confirmation screen,
the dialog of procedure 4 is
displayed.)

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4. Select [English] from the

Select Language and click
[OK].

5. When the Software License

Agreement screen of
Windows PE appears, click
[Yes].

6. Select [Perform the Express

setup] from the Top Menu,
click [Next].

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7. [Load Parameters] steps are

displayed.

[Do not load parameters]

(1) Select [Do not load parameters].
(2) Click [Next].

IMPORTANT:

The setup using a parameter file saved in the Flash FDD is not supported.

NOTE:

If a floppy disk drive is not connected, select this item.

[Load parameters]

(1) Insert the floppy disk containing the parameters file.
(2) Select [Load parameters], enter the file path of the parameters file into the text box.
(3) Click [Next].

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8. Select the installing

Operating System.

Select [Install the Windows
(64bit editions)] from the
menu, click [Next].

9. Enter the setting of a logical

drive.

[Enter RAID settings] steps
are displayed.
Retain the default value, and
then click [Next].

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10. Specify the installing

medium and the Windows
system partition.

[Specify medium /Partition]
steps are displayed.
Confirm the parameters,
modify if necessary, and
then click [Next].

IMPORTANT:

 About partition size

− Specify the partition size larger than required minimum size for OS

installation.

 If you select “Create a new partition” at “Windows system drive settings”, the

contents of the hard disk will be all deleted.

 If “Use existing partitions” is selected, NEC EXPRESSBUILDER installs the

Operating System to the Windows partition (The Boot partition (if it exists) and
the Windows partition are deleted). The data in the other partition is kept if the
system has two or more partitions (see the figure below).

 You can not re-install the system with the existing partition that is upgraded to

Dynamic Disk remained. Do not select “Use existing partitions” at “Windows
system drive settings.”

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11. Enter the user information.

[Enter basic parameters]
steps are displayed.
Confirm the parameters,
modify if necessary, and
then click [Next].

IMPORTANT:

Computer name and Administrator password that satisfy the next condition, are
required.

– More than 6 characters
– Contains characters from three of the following categories(numbers, uppercase

letters, lowercase letters, and signs).

12. Enter the setting of the

network protocol.

[Enter Network Protocol]
steps are displayed.
Retain the default value, and
then click [Next].

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13. Enter the domain or

workgroup name to be used.

[Enter domain account]
steps are displayed.
Retain the default value, and
then click [Next].

14. Select the installing

components.

[Select Windows
components] steps are
displayed.
Confirm the parameters,
modify if necessary, and
then click [Next].

15. Select the installing

applications.

[Select applications] steps
are displayed.
Retain the default value, and
then click [Next].

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16. Save the parameters.

[Save parameters]
steps are displayed.

If you want to save the
parameters, set the free
formatted floppy disk.

Select [Save parameters],
enter the file path of the
parameters files into the text
box and click [Next].

If not, select [Do not save
Parameters].

17. The Express Setup will start

when you click [Perform] in
[Start Express setup] step.

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18. Remove NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive according to the

message.

If you proceed the setup by using setup parameter file, remove the floppy disk from the
floppy disk drive.

19. Insert Windows Server 2008 R2 DVD-ROM into the optical disk drive.

NOTE:

Windows Server 2008 R2 and selected applications will be installed

automatically and reboots several times.

20. [Agree Software License

Agreement] screen appears.
Read the license terms
carefully. If you agree, select
I accept the license terms,
and then click [Next].

21. When the following message appears, press Ctrl + Alt + Del.

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22. Log on to the system.

When the following screen
message appears, enter your
password into “Password”

and click

.

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Step 4B: Manual Setup

Follow the procedures below to perform Manual Setup.

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Installing Windows

IMPORTANT:

If you install Hyper-V, install Hyper-V after installing ft Server Control Software.

Follow steps below appropriate to your environment.

1. Turn on your system.

IMPORTANT:

To install Windows Server 2008 R2, you may need to update BIOS.
To check if your system needs a BIOS update, go to:
http://www.nec.com/express

2. Insert the Windows Server 2008 R2 DVD-ROM into your DVD-ROM drive.

3. Restart the system.

To restart the system, press Ctrl + Alt + Del or turn off the system once, and then turn it on

again.

IMPORTANT:

When prompted to [press any key to boot from CD or DVD], press Enter while the

message is displayed.
If the Windows installation screen (shown in steps 4) does not appear, turn off the system,
and then turn it on again.

The DVD-ROM starts. A message "Windows is loading files …" appears.

4. Select a language and other options from the drop-down lists, and then click [Next].

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5. Click the [Install now ] button.

The installation starts.

6. Select “Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise (Full Installation)” on this screen.

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7. Read the license terms carefully. If you agree, select [I accept the license terms], and then

click [Next].

8. Select the type of installation you want.

[Custom (advanced)] is selected below.

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9. Select the disk where a partition will be created, and then click [Drive options (advanced)].

IMPORTANT:

If the partition has already been created, go to step 12.

10. Click [New], enter a partition size, and then click [Apply].

NOTE:

When new partition is created, initial 100MB is assigned as boot partition by
Windows OS.

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11. Select the partition created in step 10, and then click [Format].

12. Select the partition created, and then click [Next].

NOTE:

The number of partitions displayed on a screen depends on your system
configuration.

When the following message appears, the installation starts automatically.

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13. After a full installation of Windows Server 2008 R2 is completed, the following dialog box

will prompt you to set or change the password before you log on. Click [OK].

14. Change the password, and then click the [

] button.

NOTE:

Administrator password that satisfy the next condition, are required.

− More than 6 characters

− Contains characters from three of the following categories (numbers, uppercase

letters, lowercase letters, and signs)

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15. When the following message appears, click [OK] to log on.

16. Log on to the system.

The steps vary depending on the edition you selected in step 6.

On the [Initial Configuration Tasks] window, enter user information.

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17. Update the system by the following procedure.

IMPORTANT:

“Updating the System” disables the Scalable Networking Pack (SNP) function.

The setting of SNP function may affect the system performance, so please refer to the
attention of SNP detail in the following site before setting it.

http://www.nec.com/global/prod/express/

1. Log on to the system using an administrator account.

2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive.

3. If the menu is displayed, click [Setup Windows] and click [Update the system].

NOTE:

Right-clicking on the Menu produces the same outcome.

4. The following box appears.

5. Read the message, and then click [OK].
The update starts.

6. When the following message appears, click [OK] to restart the system.

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18. Install ft Server Control Software.

IMPORTANT:

You must terminate all programs because the software will not be installed
successfully, especially when Microsoft management console is running.

1. Follow the steps below to install ft Server Control Software.

a) After logging on to the system as a user with the Administrative account, insert the
“NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD into the optical disk drive of the server.

b) The menu screen starts up. Click [Setup software] and select [ft Server Control
Software] on the menu.

Follow the instructions to with the installation. The message “ft Server Control Software,
Now Installing... Please Wait.” is displayed while ft Server Control Software. Do not use
the keyboard or mouse while this message is being displayed.

2. The system is rebooted during the installation.
The system is rebooted several times during the installation. Remove the NEC
EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive once rebooting is started.
After the system is rebooted, log in again as the user logged in before rebooting.
Installation of the ft Server Control Software is continued.

3. The message “Installation finished.” is displayed.
Once the installation is completed, the message “Installation finished.” is displayed and
the rebooting starts by clicking [OK]. Change this screen to check the message, as the
message can hide behind the screen.

19. Install NEC ESMPRO Agent

IMPORTANT:

Ensure that “System Update” is applied and that “ft Server Control Software” and
“NEC ESMPRO Agent” are installed.

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Changing Drive Letters

You can change the drive letters with the following procedure:

NOTE:

The following procedure does not change the drive letters for the system volume or
the boot volume.

1. Go to the start menu, right click [My Computer], select [Manage] and then launch

[Computer Management].

2. Select [Disk Management] in the left window.

3. Select and right-click a volume that you want to change the drive letter,

and then select [Change Drive Letter and Path for…].

4. Click [Change].

5. Click [Change Drive Letter or Path], then select a letter for the drive.

6. Click [OK].

7. Click [Yes] after confirming the following message.

8. Exit [Computer Management].

Changing the drive letter of a volume might cause programs to no longer run.
Are

y

ou sure you want to change this drive letter?

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Step 5: Connect and Configure Options

When there are optional PCI boards or peripheral devices to connect to the main unit, power off the
main unit. Then, for connecting them, follow the instructions in “PCI board” in the separate volume
of the User’s Guide and the manual of the devices.

Make dual configuration when you added LAN and disks. For details, see “Step 7 Set Duplex LAN
Configuration” and “Step 8 Set Dual Disk Configuration”.

Step 6: Update Software

If you use ftServer Control Software UPDATE Disc (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM), refer to the
installation procedure enclosed in the UPDATE Disc to apply the update. When there are other
update modules, apply them in this step.

IMPORTANT:

 Because the display name of the LAN card on the device manager has

been initialized when doing the update of ft Server Control Software in
the condition which set a LAN in the duplication, the name of the team
has been deleted from the display name of the LAN card. There is not a
problem in case of use, but when wanting to return to original, cancel and
create a team once more.

 When you update ftServer Control Software in the state of non-activating

the LAN port which is not used, the LAN port is activated after updating.
Do the operation of non-activation again.

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Step 7: Set Duplex LAN Configuration

The NEC Express5800/ft series builds a duplex LAN configuration by using “Stratus emb-82576
2-Port Gigabit Adapter” mounted as standard on the CPU/IO module and the extended PCI slot
“Stratus 82576 2-Port Copper Gigabit Adapter.”.

Overview

The duplex LAN configuration types are described below:

 Adapter Fault To lerance (AFT)

Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that places more than one LAN controller on the
same LAN (same segment), and automatically switches the process of the primary controller to
the backup controller when any trouble occurred on the primary.

 Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB)

Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) is a feature that connects more than one LAN controller to
the same hub and enhances the throughput by operating packet transmission from the server.

Receive Load Balancing (RLB) is enabled by default. Disable RLB. When RLB is enabled,
the network duplex configuration may fail.

 Switch Fault Tolerance (SFT)

Switch Fault Tolerance is a feature that provides the network availability as the failover target
(standby) adapter takes over MAC address and L3 address by connecting each two adapters to
each two switches when a problem occurs on the adapter, cable or connecting target. One is
assigned to the primary adapter and the other is to the standby. The primary adapter
communicates on the network.

Regarding the path redundancy, you need to construct the environment by using the spanning
tree not only on the server side but also on the switch side.

You need to set the priority of the switch so that the path through the primary adapter is
available even when a switch on the path is broken and the path information is updated.

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NEC Express5800/ft Series Duplication Rule

Be sure to set the duplex configuration in the server.

Also, when you set the duplex configuration, be sure to use one CPU/IO module 0 adapter and one
CPU/IO module 1 adapter.

e.g.1) Set the duplex configuration with the improved endurance using all the adapters.

e.g.2) Set the duplex configuration for more than one LAN connection

Duplex Configuration Setup

The following describes the procedure to set duplex LAN configuration.

The procedure to set the duplex LAN configuration of the example 1 in “NEC Express5800/ft Series
Duplication Rule” above is explained.

To set the duplex LAN configuration, log on as “Administrator” or a member of the group
“Administrators.”

CPU/IO module 0 CPU/IO module 1

Network

CPU/IO module 0 CPU/IO module 1

Network 1
Network 2

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1. Start Device Manager.

2. Select one target network adapter, right-click on it and select [Properties] from the

displayed menu to display the Properties window.

IMPORTANT:

The display of Network Adapters may be duplicated as shown below, depending on the status at
installation.
Stratus emb-82576 2-Port Gigabit Adapter
Stratus emb-82576 2-Port Gigabit Adapter
Stratus emb-82576 2-Port Gigabit Adapter #2
Stratus emb-82576 2-Port Gigabit Adapter #2

If such a case occurs, perform the following actions:

1. Delete all Network Adaptors from Device Manager.

2. Select [Action] – [Scan for hardware changes].

The display will be as follows when the actions are performed properly.
Stratus emb-82576 2-Port Gigabit Adapter
Stratus emb-82576 2-Port Gigabit Adapter #2
Stratus emb-82576 2-Port Gigabit Adapter #3
Stratus emb-82576 2-Port Gigabit Adapter #4

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3. Select the [Teaming] tab in the Properties window. Check the radio button of [Team with

other adapters] and click [New Team…].

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4. Enter the team name, and click [Next >].

5. Select the check boxes of the adapters you want to include to the team, and click [Next>].

6. Select “Adapter Fault Tolerance” or “Adaptive Load Balancing” or “Switch Fault

Tolerance” as a team mode. (Usually select “Adapter Fault Tolerance.”)

Click [Next >].

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7. Click [Finish].

8. Start a command prompt, and confirm the physical MAC address of the team adapter with

ipconfig /all.

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9. Select the team adapter that has been set, right-click on it and select [Properties] from the

menu displayed to display the Properties window.

10. Select the [Advanced] tab in the Properties window. Select [Locally Administered Address]

from the [Settings] list box, and enter the MAC address of team adapter that you have
checked in the [Value:] text box, and click [OK].

11. Disable probe function when the team configured with only two adapters.

Select the [Advanced] tab in the Properties window. Select [Probe] from the [Settings] list
box, and click [Properties] button.

Probe dialog appears. Turn off the [Send Probes] in the dialog.
Click [OK] to close the dialog.