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N8800-164F, EXP320L
NEC Express5800/R320a-E4
N8800-165F, EXP320M
NEC Express5800/R320b-M4
User's Guide (Setup)
1st Edition
7-2011
856-129126-121- A
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product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator control.
Since implementation by customers of each product may vary, the suitability of specific product
configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NEC.
To allow for design and specification improvements, the information in this document is subject to
change at any time, without notice. Reproduction of this document or portions thereof without prior
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Copyright 2011
NEC Corporation
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All Rights Reserved
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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
CAUTION
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)
High temperature.
Term indicating a degree of danger
Indicates a danger that could lead to a death or serious injury.
Indicates a danger that could lead to a burn, other injuries or damage to physical
assets.
Symbol to draw attention
CAUTION
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
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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.
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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 “PRECAUTION FOR SAFETY” on page
1-3.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
BSMI Statement
此為甲類資訊技術設備，於居住環境中使用時，可能會造成射頻擾動，
在此種情況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。
警告使用者：
CCC Statement
KC Statement
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CE Statement
Australia EMI:
NOTE: 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 sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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.
This system is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. This label id located on
the internal DVD-ROM installed in your system.
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Trademarks and Patents
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, NEC ESMPRO and DianaScope are registered trademarks of
NEC Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Xeon is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States.
Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and the Acrobat logo are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
VERITAS is registered trademark of VERITAS Software Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
Datalight is a registered trademark of Datalight, Inc.
AVOCENT and DVC(DAMBRACKAS VIDEO COMPRESSION) are registered trademarks of
AVOCENT in the United States and/or other countries
Mozilla is a registered trademark of Mozilla Foundation.
Netscape is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
Java is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc in the United States and/or other countries.
Copyright © 2010 VMware, Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and
international copyright and intellectual property laws. VMware products are covered by one or
more patents listed at
http://www.vmware.com/go/patents.
VMware is a registered trademark or trademark of VMware, Inc in the United States and/or other
jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective
companies.
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 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. Microsoft
Windows Vista Business operating system is called Windows Vista for short. Microsoft 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
operating 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
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version 3.51/4.0 are called Windows NT for short. Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Operating System is called Windows Me for short. Microsoft Windows 98 operating system is
called Windows 98 for short. Microsoft Windows 95 operating system is called Windows 95 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 ensure 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 arising from the use of this manual regardless of (4) above.
© NEC Corporation 2011
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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-critical system where high availability is required.
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 knowledge on the basic use of VMware
ESX 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 ESX. Chapter 5 describes post-installation procedures.
Chapter 6 explains how to troubleshoot if you cannot set up the product properly. Refer to
“SYSTEM REPAIR” on page 6-2 for details about system configurations and repairs of this product.
Refer to “TROUBLESHOOTING” on page 6-3 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:
CHECK:
TIPS:
Important points or instructions to keep in mind when using the server or
software
Something you need to make sure when using the server or software
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
UNPACKAGING........................................................................................... 1-11
Accessories..................................................................................................... 1-11
Transporting Device....................................................................................... 1-12
CHAPTER 2 ABOUT OPERATING SYSTEM ............................2-1
Vmware ESX 4.0 Update2............................................................................... 2-2
Supported OS ................................................................................................... 2-2
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CHAPTER 3 INSTALLING SERVER..........................................3-1
INSTALLATION............................................................................................. 3-2
Rack-mount Model........................................................................................... 3-2
INSTALLING the Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-003)................................ 3-12
Connect peripheral devices to NEC Express5800/ft series............................ 3-18
CHAPTER 4 ESX SETUP........................................................... 4-1
SETUP FLOW .................................................................................................4-2
Setup procedure to install ESX ........................................................................4-3
Step 1: Start setup procedure for installing ESX.............................................. 4-3
Step 2: Prepare setup procedure for ESX installation ...................................... 4-4
Step 3-A: Enable internal disk.......................................................................... 4-7
Step 3-B: Validate FC card ............................................................................ 4-12
Step 4: Invalidate OS Boot Monitoring Function........................................... 4-17
Step 5: Set HBA configuration by using QLogic BIOS................................. 4-20
Step 6 Install VMware ESX 4.0 Update2 ....................................................4-27
Step 7 Install Software NEC Express5800/ft Series offers.......................... 4-35
Step8 Set Dual Disk Configuration.............................................................. 4-38
Step 9: Connect and Configure Options......................................................... 4-49
Step 10: Enable OS Boot Monitoring Function ............................................. 4-50
Step 11: Back up System Information............................................................ 4-51
Setup Procedures upon Installing Guest OS................................................... 4-52
CHAPTER 5 PROCEDURES AF TER COMPLETION OF
INSTALLATION............................................................................. 5-1
INSTALLING MANAGEMENT UTILITIES................................................. 5-2
NEC ESMPRO Agent...................................................................................... 5-3
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NEC ESMPRO Manager .................................................................................. 5-4
Disable Auto Reinstallation of CPU Module ...................................................5-5
Confirmation of the Kernel Version .................................................................5-8
This completes version confirmation................................................................ 5-8
Confirmation of the ft Server Control Software Version ................................. 5-9
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING........................................... 6-1
SYSTEM REPAIR ........................................................................................... 6-2
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................6-3
Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER....................................................... 6-3
APPENDIX A 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 the product.
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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
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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 device in an operation where human 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 equipment, 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 this equipment.
Do not let water or foreign objects (e.g., pins or paper clips) enter this
equipment. There is a risk of a fire, electric shock, and breakdown. When such
things accidentally enter this equipment, immediately turn off the power and
unplug the cord. Contact your sales agent without trying to disassemble it
yourself.
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1-4 Before Using
Use of Power Supply and Power Cord
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.
Do not plug the power 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 overheating
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 nonconforming AC cord. 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.)
WARNING
CAUTION
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Before Using 1-5
CAUTION
Do not use any power outlet other than one for 3-prong.
This equipment has a 3-prong outlet. You can only plug-in to a 3-prong plug. If
you connect any plug other than the 3-prong one, you may get electric shock.
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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.
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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 battery 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 shock
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.
Before Using 1-7
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1-8 Before Using
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.
During Operation
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 may also
become a cause of injuries.
Do not touch this equipment when it thunders.
If it starts to thunder, do not touch the equipment and cables.
And do not install or remove the equipment. There is a risk of an electric shock.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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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 standard. 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 negative 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 1-9
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1-10 Before Using
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 surroundings.
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 cause a breakage
of them or could result in injuries.
Do not pull the equipment out of the rack if it is unstable.
Before pulling out the 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 pulled out from the rack.
If you pull out two or more, it may fall down to cause injuries. You can only pull
out one 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 the equipment from the rack during operation.
Do not pull out the equipment while it works. There is a risk of malfunction and
injuries.
CAUTION
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Before Using 1-11
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, if any or Flash FDD. Keep the original
disks as the master disks; use these copies in operation.
Improper use of an included floppy disk, Flash FDD, or CD/DVD may alter your system
environment. If you find something unclear, stop using them and contact your sales agent.
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1-12 Before Using
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 ESX system supported by the server and how to
install it.
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2-2 About Operating System
Vmware ESX 4.0 Update2
For installing VMware ESX 4.0 Update2 on the NEC Express5800/ft series, follow the procedure in
“Setup procedure to install ESX” (page 4-3) to setup.
Supported OS
You need to install VMware ESX 4.0 Update2, hereinafter called as “ESX”, for using the NEC
Express5800/ft series. Refer to the website below for the operating systems which can run on the
ESX virtual machine (hereinafter referred to as guest OS).
http://www.nec.com/global/solutions/servervirtualization/vmware.html
IMPORTANT:
The NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. It is recommended to ask
maintenance personnel for a set up.
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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, and how to connect peripherals.
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3-2 Installing Server
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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.
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
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.
100V - 240 V
parallel bi-polar power outlet
with grounding
Wall outlet within the reach
of supplied power cord.
Level and reinforced floor.
Place where the rack is
stabilized b
the stabilize
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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 (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.
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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-designated places.
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 within this range during operation.
● Required tool
To install the device to the rack, a Phillips-head screw drive is required.
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● Checking the place to install
Decide the place (height) to install.
Imprinted mark
(2 imprinted
marks for 5Us)
To keep balance, install it as low as you can
on the rack.
To install the rack, the height for 4U is
required.
Places to install
core nuts
Imprinted mark
4U
(the height
for installing
this device)
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.
Too l Na me 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.
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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.
Panhead screws
with washers
4U
(top of device)
3U
2U
1U
Bottom of
device
Bracket (flat sides are facing inside)
Plate
Panhead screws
with washers
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3. Fix the core nuts to the front side of the rack.
Attach them symmetrically (total: 4 core nuts).
Installing Server 3-7
(top of device)
Bottom of device
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.
3U
2U
1U
4U
Core nuts
Core nuts
4. Remove two CPU/IO modules from
the 4U chassis.
5. Remove the DVD drive unit from
the 4U chassis.
Inside of
the rack
Outside of
the rack
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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.
System backplane
Screws
Plate screws
9. Fasten tightly the pan-head screws
attached to the device to each 2 places,
right and left (total 4) from the front.
Panhead screws
Plate screws
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10. Fasten tightly the 4 round
screws on the back side and
the 8 plate screws on the side
panels (which you fastened
tentatively).
Installing Server 3-9
11. Mount the System Backplane and fasten screws.
Panhead screws on the side panels
Plate screws on the side panels
Plate screws on the side panels
12. Mount the DVD drive unit and fasten screws.
13. Mount the CPU/IO module 0.
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14. Push up the levers on the left and right sides.
15. Fasten the screws on the left and right side
with pressing closer against the front face of
CPU/IO Modules.
16. Mount the CPU/IO module 1 in the same way.
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Unmounting the device from the rack (N8140-74/92/93/94/98/99)
Follow the steps below and unmount the device from the rack.
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.
CAUTION
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 not 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.
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f
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.
Room that can maintain the
following conditions during server
operation:
Temperature: 10 to 35ºC
Humidity: 20 to 80%
(non-condensing)
AC parallel bi-polar
power outlet with
grounding
Wall outlet within
the reach of
supplied power
cord.
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.)
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to prevent
momentary voltage drop due to power failure or
lightning.*
* Optional. UPS is recommended for best use of
eatures of NEC Express5800/ft series.
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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 (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 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.
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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.
Tower conversion kit (on the front top)
Tower conversion kit (on the front bottom)
3. Remove one screw that fixes the AC lock bracket
on the rear of the tower conversion kit.
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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.
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10. Fix the 4U chassis to the tower conversion kit with 4 plate screws.
Top (toward the backside) Bottom (toward the backside)
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.
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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.
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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.
IMPORTANT:
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 nonconforming outlet.
Do not plug too many cords in a single outlet.
Do not plug the cord insecurely.
Do not use nonconforming power cords.
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.
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 serial port connectors are reserved for maintenance.
Do not use USB devices as Keyboard or Mouse which is not supported in this server.
Also do not use PS2-Keyboard or Mouse trough the KVM switch etc.
If such a device is used, ERROR may occur in failover of CPU/IO module.
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A
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.
Back of the device
Connect the device
with the serial interface
(This cannot be used
since it is for
maintenance.)
USB
connection
modem
Flash FDD
Display
Keyboard
(via keyboard hub to
USB mouse)
Management
LAN port
fter all the
peripheral devices
are connected,
insert the power
cord into a socket.
Hub
(multiport repeater)
to a 1000Mbps
network
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Insert the power cords to the AC inlets of the power unit.
Stopper
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-SWITCH OUT. (They
may be called “OUTPUT1” and “OUTPUT2”.)
<Example>
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.
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Chapter 4
ESX Setup
This chapter describes procedures for configuring OS Boot Monitoring function, setting up for ESX
installation, various setting, and so on.
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Before starting Setup
Read this section before starting setup.
SETUP FLOW
The flow-chart below illustrates the flow of the setup procedures for the server.
Power on
Step 1: Start setup procedure for installing ESX
Step 2: Prepare setup procedure for ESX installation
Use Internal Disk Use External Storage
Use Internal Disk
Use External Storage
or
Step 3-A: Enable internal disk Step3-B: Validate FC card
Step 4: Invalidate OS Boot Monitoring Function
Step 6: Install VMware ESX 4.0 Update2
Step 5: Set HBA configuration by QLogic BIOS
Step 7: Install Software NEC Express5800/ft Series offers
Step 8: Set Dual Disk Configuration
Step 9: Connect and Configure Options
Step 10: Enable OS Boot Monitoring Function
Step 11: Back up System Information
Setup completed
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Setup procedure to install ESX
Follow the procedure below to install ESX.
IMPORTANT:
NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision equipment. It is recommended to ask engineer
from maintenance service provider with good knowledge for setup.
Operate the step 1 to 11.
Step 1: Start setup procedure for installing ESX
The followings are required for the ESX installation.
VMware vSphere 4 Media
VMware ESX4.0 Update2 installation DVD
ESX Configuration Guide
This guide can be downloaded from the VMware’s web site below.
http://downloads.vmware.com/d/
This web site is subject to change or delete without notice.
NEC ESMPRO Agent for VMware
NEC ESMPRO Agent for VMware CD
Installation Guide (Stored by the product CD : /doc/esmsa_inst_e.pdf)
Installation Guide for ft server (Stored by the product CD : /doc/esmsa_ft-inst_e.pdf)
Components provided with the device:
ft control software 3.1.2 for VMware vSphere4 Update2 installation DVD
User’s Guide (Setup) (this manual)
User’s Guide
CHECK:
vSphere Client is necessary to set up ESX. For details, refer to the ESX Configuration
Guide of VMware vSphere.
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Step 2: Prepare setup procedure for ESX installation
Before installing ESX, be sure to do the following. If you do not prepare, setup cannot be performed
properly.
Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series
With the power of NEC Express5800/ft series off, follow the steps below:
1. Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series.
Follow the instructions below to prepare.
<When installing or reinstalling ESX to the internal disk>
• Mount only one hard disk drive to the slot 0 of each CPU/IO module.
<When installing or reinstalling ESX to the external storage>
• If the FC card is not mounted, insert the FC cards into the same slot of each CPU/IO
module (for the inserting positions, see the figures of “PCI BOARD” in the User’s
Guide).
• Connect each FC card and external storage with FC cables.
• Remove all the optional PCI boards except FC card and peripheral equipments except
external storage.
• Remove all the LAN cables.
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2. Set the CPU/IO module 0 primary.
The locations of the parts required for operations and check are shown below:
ESX Setup 4-5
Mount only one HDD for each
slot when you install/reinstall
ESX.
Front side of device
DISK ACCSSS LED
CPU/IO module 0
CPU/IO module 1
Status LED
POWER switch
DUMP (NMI)
Switch
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AC Inlet
Connector A
Rear side of device
<When the AC power is on (The power cords are plugged to the wall outlet)>
(1) Confirm the POWER LED of the CPU/IO module.
z If the POWER LED is turned on, shut down the OS and unplug the AC power
cord after the POWER LED turns off.
z If the POWER LED is turned off, unplug the AC power cord.
(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.
AC Inlet
Connector B
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Step 3-A: Enable internal disk
When installing or reinstalling ESX to the internal disk, enable the settings of the internal disk by
using the BIOS setup utility. Follow the procedure below to enable the settings. (By default, the
settings of the internal disk are enabled. When it is not necessary to change the initial settings, go to
Step 4: Invalidate OS Boot Monitoring Function”.)
“
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.
3. Press the POWER switch that is located on the front side of the server.
CPU/IO module 0
Status LED
Front side of device
CPU/IO module 1
Power switch
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 is
performing the 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.
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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.
5. Move the cursor onto [Advanced] and select [Advanced].
The Advanced menu appears.
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6. Move the cursor onto [Option ROM Configuration] and press Enter.
The Option ROM Configuration submenu appears.
ESX Setup 4-9
7. Move the cursor onto [PCI Slot3 Option ROM] and press Enter.
Parameters appear.
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8. Among the parameters, choose [Disabled] and press Enter.
The current display of the configuration for PCI Slot3 Option ROM will be changed to
[Disabled.]
9. Move the cursor onto [Embedded SAS Option ROM] and press Enter.
Parameters appear.
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10. Select [Enabled] from the parameter and press Enter.
The display of current configuration for [Embedded SAS Option ROM] becomes
[Enabled].
ESX Setup 4-11
This is the end of steps for enabling internal disk.
The following procedure shows how to invalidate the monitoring function. Go to “
Invalidate OS Boot Monitoring Function” and continue the settings.
Step 4:
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Step 3-B: Validate FC card
When installing or reinstalling ESX to the external storage through the FC card, enable the settings
of the FC card by using the BIOS setup utility. Follow the procedure below to enable the 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.
3. Press the POWER switch that is located on the front side of the server. (The in-built LED
lit on this side.)
CPU/IO module 0
Status LED
Front side of device
CPU/IO module 1
Power switch
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 is performing
the 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.
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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.
5. Move the cursor onto [Advanced] and select [Advanced].
The Advanced menu appears.
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6. Move the cursor onto [Option ROM Configuration] and press Enter.
The Option ROM Configuration submenu appears.
7. Move the cursor onto [PCI Slot3 Option ROM] and press Enter.
Parameters appear.
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8. Among the parameters, choose [Enabled] and press Enter.
The current display of the configuration for PCI Slot3 Option ROM will be changed to
[Enabled.]
9. Move the cursor onto [Embedded SAS Option ROM] and press Enter.
Parameters appear.
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10. Select [Disabled] from the parameter and press Enter.
The display of current configuration for [Embedded SAS Option ROM] becomes
[Disabled].
This is the end of steps for validating FC card. .
The following procedure shows how to invalidate the monitoring function. Go to “
Invalidate OS Boot Monitoring Function” and continue the settings.
Step 4:
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Step 4: Invalidate OS Boot Monitoring Function
Configure this to confirm the power is on and to process appropriately the setup later.
The NEC Express5800/ft series has a monitoring function at start up.
Invalidate the monitoring function when installing.
If you do not invalidate the function, you will not be able to complete the installation correctly.
Follow the procedure described here to setup correctly.
Important:
If you do not process the setting described here, you cannot complete the setup
correctly because the server forcibly reboot while displaying the OS setup screen. The
server may repeat the setup inappropriately after forcibly rebooted. If the setup fails,
you will not be able to use the server until you perform reinstallation from the
beginning.
1. Press Esc key to back to Advanced menu, and then move the cursor onto [Server] and select
[Server].
The Server menu appears.
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2. Move the cursor onto [Monitoring Configuration] and press Enter.
The Monitoring Configuration submenu appears.
3. Move the cursor onto [OS Boot Monitoring] and press Enter.
Parameter appears.
4. Select [Disabled] from the parameter and press Enter.
The display of current setting for OS Boot Monitoring becomes [Disabled].
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5. Press Esc key, then go back to Server menu, and move the cursor onto [Exit].
The Exit menu appears.
6. Move the cursor key onto
[Exit Saving Changes] and
Press Enter.
The Setup confirmation
window appears.
7. Select [Yes] and press Enter.
Save the setting and quit the SETUP, and then reboot.
TIPS:
When installing ESX, once power off the server for preparation of installation.
To continue with the setup procedure, proceed to “Step 5: Set HBA configuration by
QLogic BIOS” on the next page if the FC card is enabled, and to “Step 6: Install
VMware ESX 4.0 Update2” if the internal disk is enabled.
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Step 5: Set HBA configuration by using QLogic BIOS
IMPORTANT:
Before setting the HBA configuration by using QLogic BIOS, it is required to complete the
storage settings such as creating a logical disk.
1. Start from the CPU/IO module 0, and then perform the following.
1.1 In the QLogic prompt window which appears during POST, press CTRL + Q or ALT +
Q.
1.2 Select “Configuration Settings”, and then press Enter.
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1.3 Select “Adapter Settings”, and the press Enter.
1.4 Select “Host Adapter BIOS”, and then press Enter to change the setting to “Enabled”.
(The default is “Disabled”.)
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1.5 Press ESC once to return to the Configuration Settings screen.
1.6 Select “Selectable Boot Settings”, and then press Enter.
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1.7 Select “Selectable Boot”, and then press Enter to change the setting to “Enabled”. (The
default is “Disabled”.)
1.8 Select “(Primary) Boot Port Name, Lun:”, and then press Enter.
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1.9 The storage devices that are recognized by the FC card are displayed in the “Select
Fibre Channel Device” window. Select the storage device to boot, and then press Enter.
1.10 In the “Select LUN” window, select LUN to boot, and then press Enter. (By default,
“0” is selected.)
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1.11 The port name and LUN specified in steps 1-9 and 1-10 respectively are applied to
“(Primary) Boot Port Name, Lun:”.
1.12 Press ESC twice to display the confirmation window.
Select “Save changes”, and then press Enter.
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1.13 Select “Exit Fast!UTIL”, and then press Enter.
1.14 Select “Reboot”, and the press Enter to reboot the system.
2. The settings for the CPU/IO module 0 are complete. Next, start from the CPU/IO module 1,
and then perform steps 1.1 to 1.14 again.
CHECK:
The images shown in 1.9-1.11 are examples. The information displayed varies
depending on the product name of external storage and settings such as logical
disk settings.
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Step 6 Install VMware ESX 4.0 Update2
1. Insert the install DVD of ft control
software 3.1.2 for VMware vSphere4
Update2 to start the machine.
The ftSys logo is displayed.
IMPORTANT:
Boot CPU/IO module 0 as the primary.
The capacity of the volume where
VMware ESX4.0 Update 2 and ft control
software are installed must be 20 GB or
more.
2. At the boot: prompt, press Enter to start the installation process.
3. On the Welcome page, click Next to continue
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CHECK:
It is recommended to use memory of 8 GB or more.
NOTE:
If the message below is displayed, there is no problem when the displayed BIOS version is
5.0.16.
Unable to determine the required BIOS for model 'Express5800/R320b-M4'.
Please check that it is up to date.
4. The Configure Internal Disks Mirrors page appears and displays a table that describes the
internal disks in your system.
If installing to external storage, skip the procedure below. Select [Next] and proceed to the
step 5.
The table indicating the internal disk displays a pair of system disks inserted in the slot 1 of
each PCI module. The table also displays additional disks inserted in other slots, if any.
Slots containing disks that are not initialized are marked with an error symbol ( ).
You must initialize these disks, and, if applicable, mirror them before installing the system
software. If one or both disks in this slot are initialized, but not mirrored, that is marked
with a caution symbol ( . ).
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State Description
Table1．Internal Disk States
Disks in this slot are initialized and mirrored
Initialize the disks in your system as follows:
One or both disks in this slot are initialized, but not
mirrored.
Disks in this slot need to be initialized.
CAUTION:
Initializing a disk destroys all existing data on the disk.
Select Initialize of the slot with an error mark or a caution mark to set to check mark
( ) status which indicates that the pair of disks is initialized and is in mirroring
status. Or click Initialize All to start initializing and mirroring all matched pairs of disks
at one time.
If any mirrored pair is missing a disk, or if you inserted a disk in the wrong slot, you can
insert or move the disk and click Rescan to update the disk table.
When you are finished initializing disks, click Next to continue
5. When prompted, remove the ftSSS DVD from the DVD drive and insert the VMware
ESX4.0 Update2 installation DVD. The VMware ESX installer begins to load.
After the ESX installer loads, click Next.
6. On the Welcome to the ESX Installer
page, click Next to start the installation
questionnaire.
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7. On the End User License Agreement
page, read VMware’s license agreement
and select the I accept option to accept
the terms of the agreement. Click Next.
8. On the Select Keyboard page, select
the option that best describes your
keyboard, then click Next.
9. On the Custom Drivers page, select
No to install only the default drivers,
then click Next.
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In the Load Drivers dialog box, click
Yes to start loading the drivers.
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10. Click Next after the completion of
loading.
11. On the License page, click Enter a
serial number now, then specify a
serial number.
Before leaving the License page,
ensure that only the left embedded
Ethernet port (labeled port 1) in the
upper CPU/IO module has an active
network connection.
Disconnect the network cables from
all other Ethernet ports in the system
Click Next to continue.
12. On the Network Configuration page,
click the Network Adapter
drop-down list and select the network
adapter that is marked with a green
check mark. Then, click Next to
continue
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13. On the second Network
Configuration page, verify that the
network adapter you selected for the
service console is vmnic100600.
Reattach the network cable to the left
embedded Ethernet port in the lower
CPU/IO module. You can reconnect
all other network cables at your
convenience.
Specify the network settings. Then,
click Next to continue.
14. On the Setup Type page, select
Advanced Setup and ensure that the
check box for Configure boot loader
in activated. Then, click Next.
15. On the ESX Storage Device page,
select the first device in the list
(mpm0) and click Next.
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If the installer displays a message to
warn that the contents of the disk
will be erased or overwritten, and
you are sure that you want to
continue, click OK to dismiss the
message. Otherwise, click Cancel
and update your configuration.
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16. On the Datastore page, do one of the
following;
o If you are installing the system
software onto a blank disk, click
Create new datastore. Then,
enable the check box for Create on
the same device as ESX to create a
datastore using any disk space that
remains on the disk after creating
the system software partitions.
Optionally, specify a name for the
datastore, or keep the default of
Storage1.
o If you are installing over a previous installation on this disk, and you want to preserve the
existing datastore partition from that installation, click Use existing datastore and select
the partition that contains the datastore.
When you are finished specifying a datastore, click Next to continue.
17. On the Service Console Virtual
Disk Image page, if necessary,
customize the default partitions that
the installer will create on the
installation volume. Otherwise, click
Next to accept the default partitions.
Basically, default setting is
recommended. Ensure that your
partition settings meet or exceed the
default recommendations, which are
required for normal operations.
18. On the Time Zone Settings page,
select the time zone for your location
and click Next.
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19. On the Date and Time page, do one
of the following:
Click Automatically, specify an
NTP server, and click Next.
Click Manually, set the date and
time, and click Next.
20. If the Set Administrator Password
page is displayed, type the root
password for the system in both text
boxes. Optionally, create additional
accounts, then click Next.
21. On the Summary of installation
settings page, verify the settings and
click Next to start the software
installation process.
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22. On the Installing ESX 4.0 page,
when the installer displays that the
status is 100% Complete, click Next
to continue.
23. On the Installation Complete page,
click Finish to reboot the system and
eject the installation DVD.
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Step 7 Install Software NEC Express5800/ft Series offers
Install the software provided by NEC Express5800/ft series by the following procedures.
ft Server Control Software
1. Select [VMware ESX 4.0] in the bootloader (Grub) window and press Enter. When starting
ESX completes, [VMware ESX 4.0.0 – build - 261974] is displayed.
2. Press ALT + F1 to switch the console windows.
3. Login as a root user.
Account: root
Password: **** (configured upon installation)
4. Set the install DVD of ft control software 3.1.2 for VMware vSphere4 Update2.
5. Execute the install script.
# opt/ft/sbin/ft-install
All input should remain to be default.
“ftadmin” can be used in SSH connection etc.
Be sure to specify a password for the ftadmin user.
After inputting the password for the ftadmin user, the message below prompting to update
the CPU firmware may be displayed. If displayed, enter “NO” so as not to update the CPU
firmware.
Updating the CPU firmware will take about 10 minutes and should not be
interrupted. Do you want to update the firmware now?
Enter Yes to update now or NO to update later:[YES]
The message prompting to update the BMC firmware is also displayed. However, it is not
necessary to update the BMC firmware.
After installation completes, the prompt asking whether to reboot the OS is displayed. Then,
eject the install DVD of ft control software 3.1.2 for VMware vSphere4 Update2 and enter
“YES” to reboot the OS.
Report table of ft Server Control Software.
1. Select [VMware ESX 4.0] in the bootloader (Grub) window and press Enter. When starting
ESX completes, [VMware ESX 4.0.0 – build - 261974] is displayed.
2. Press ALT + F1 to switch the console windows.
3. Login as a root user.
Account: root
Password: **** (configured upon installation)
4. Set the install DVD of ft control software 3.1.2 for VMware vSphere4 Update2.
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5. Mount the DVD.
# /opt/ft/sbin/enable-usb-storage
# mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom
6. Install the alert linkage functions with ESMPRO Agent.
Install either Japanese version or English version.
When you install Japanese version
# cd /mnt/cdrom/NEC/report-table/
# rpm –ivh ftexp-report-table.ja-3.0.0-NEC01.noarch.rpm
When you install English version
# cd /mnt/cdrom/NEC/report-table/
# rpm –ivh ftexp-report-table.en-3.0.0-NEC01.noarch.rpm
7. Unmount the DVD media
# cd
# umount /mnt/cdrom
8. Eject the install DVD of ft control software 3.1.2 for VMware vSphere4 Update2.
9. Make a setting that vmkernel logs are output to syslog (/var/log/messages)
Login to the service console as root account and edit /etc/syslog.conf
Add the line of (*add)
-------------------------------- # Log all kernel messages to the console.
# Logging much else clutters up the screen.
#kern.* /dev/console
#send all local6.notice and higher messages to vmkernel log.
local6.notice /var/log/vmkernel
local6.notice /var/log/messages (*add)
---------------------------------
10. Restart the OS.
#reboot
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NEC ESMPRO Agent
Refer to the Installation Guide (/doc/esmsa_ft-inst_e.pdf) for ftserver and Installation Guide
(/doc/esmsa_inst_e.pdf) stored in the NEC ESMPRO Agent for VMware CD-ROM for how to
install.
IMPORTANT:
Mount the NEC ESMPRO Agent for VMware CD-ROM by the following procedures.
# /opt/ft/sbin/enable-usb-storage
# mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom
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Step8 Set Dual Disk Configuration
At this point, CPU/IO module1-Slot1 and CPU/IO module 0-Slot1 have been duplex.
Except when a disk has been added or RAID has been reconfigured, check if the
lication has succeeded and perform “Creating and Mounting File System”
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NEC Express5800/ft series secures data integrity by setting dual disk configuration using
“Software-RAID”. The section describes procedures to configure disks.
IMPORTANT:
Execute Disk settings and configure dual disk when a new hard drive is added.
Disk Configuration
RAID must be configured for all the internal disks in NEC Express5800/ft series.
As shown on the chart1, the internal disks redundancy is configured by software RAID with the
internal disks of corresponding slots.
＜確認したいこと
Slot 0 Slot 4
The internal disks path and device name
Slot 3Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 0 Slot 4
Slot 2
Slot 1
Slot 3
Slot 5
Slot 5
Slot 7
Slot 6
Slot 6
Slot 7
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Corresponding slot
Slot 0 (10/40/1) Ù Slot 0 (11/40/1)
Slot 1 (10/40/2) Ù Slot 1 (11/40/2)
Slot 2 (10/40/3) Ù Slot 2 (11/40/3)
Slot 3 (10/40/4) Ù Slot 3 (11/40/4)
Slot 4 (10/40/5) Ù Slot 4 (11/40/5)
Slot 5 (10/40/6) Ù Slot 5 (11/40/6)
Slot 6 (10/40/7) Ù Slot 6 (11/40/7)
Slot 7 (10/40/8) Ù Slot 7 (11/40/8)
To operate the internal disk. it need to use the Kernel device names.
The kernel device name is decided by being detected by system when the disk is inserted or system
is booted. The kernel device name is displayed as “vmhbann0500:C0:Tx.L0”.
The “nn” of “vmhbann0500:C0:Tx.L0” displays PCI Modules (10,11),and “x” that number more
than 0 are assigned by detection order displays target number.
You can confirm the kernel device name corresponding to the slot by using “/opt/ft/bin/ftsmaint”
command.
If you need to confirm the kernel device name of internal disk inserting in the slot2, carry out the
following command such as example.
# /opt/ft/bin/ftsmaint ls 10/40/2
H/W Path : 10/40/2
Description : Disk Drive
State : ONLINE
Op State : DUPLEX
Reason : NONE
Modelx : SEAGATE: ST973452SS
Firmware Rev : 0005
Serial # : 3TA02A9M00009929YFLA
Device Name : disk_b
Udev Device Names : Kernel Device Names : vmhba100500:C0:T1:L0
*In above example, the kernel device name is “vmhba100500:C0:Tx.L0”.
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Configuring the redundant configuration, it is necessary to use “mpmadm” command.
On this occasion, the RAID device name is expressed as “mpmn” (“n” is 0 to 7).
The internal disks path and device name
IMPORTANT:
When the status of each disk becomes RESYNC, RECOVERY, CHECK or REPAIR, do not add
a disk, insert/remove HDD, power off or restart the system. Wait until the status indication of
Raid device disappears and the status of each disks become “in_sync”. Check the status of
RAID using the “mpmadm” command, which is described later in this document.
Use only the hard disk drives specified by NEC. There is a risk of hard disk as well as the entire
device breakdown when you install a third-party hard disk drive.
Purchase two, paired hard disk drive of the same model to configure the hard drive redundancy.
For information on which HDD suits this device the best, ask your sales agent.
To confirm the disk status, use “/opt/ft/sbin/mpmadm –l” command.
The following display is an example when “/opt/ft/sbin/mpmadm –l” is executed.
# cd /opt/ft/sbin/
# ./mpmadm -l
mpm0 [2/2]
|_ vmhba110500:C0:T0:L0 [ in_sync ]
|_ vmhba100500:C0:T0:L0 [ in_sync ]
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Disk settings(RAID construction)
Use /opt/ft/sbin/mpmadm to construct RAID. Configure disks as follows:
IMPORTANT:
You must execute the following operations as root user.
Perform disk duplication by specifying and executing the RAID device name and the kernel device
name indicating the disk for mpmadm -C.
The following is an example of configuration of disks set in slot2 (10/40/2) and slot2 (11/40/3)
through creatiing
# cd /opt/ft/sbin/
<<< The disks loaded in the slot 2 of PCI module 0 and 1 are displayed in “Unused disks”>>>
# ./mpmadm -l
mpm0 [2/2]
|_ vmhba110500:C0:T0:L0 [ in_sync ]
|_ vmhba100500:C0:T0:L0 [ in_sync ]
Unused disks:
- vmhba110500:C0:T1:L0
- vmhba100500:C0:T1:L0
<<< Perform disk duplication by specifying the RAID device name and the kernel device name indicating the
disk.>>>
# ./mpmadm -C mpm1 vmhba110500:C0:T1:L0 vmhba100500:C0:T1:L0
Successfully created volume mpm1.
Successfully assembled volume mpm1.
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<<< Check that synchronization has started with the specified RAID device name.>>>
# ./mpmadm -l
mpm0 [2/2]
|_ vmhba110500:C0:T0:L0 [ in_sync ]
|_ vmhba100500:C0:T0:L0 [ in_sync ]
mpm1 [2/2] resync=1.3% (930944/71484736) finish=13.8min (84631K/s)
|_ vmhba110500:C0:T1:L0 [ in_sync ]
|_ vmhba100500:C0:T1:L0 [ in_sync ]
<<< When synchronization is complete and the volume is fault-tolerant, the output appears as
follows >>>
# ./mpmadm -l
mpm0 [2/2]
|_ vmhba110500:C0:T0:L0 [ in_sync ]
|_ vmhba100500:C0:T0:L0 [ in_sync ]
mpm1 [2/2]
|_ vmhba110500:C0:T1:L0 [ in_sync ]
|_ vmhba100500:C0:T1:L0 [ in_sync ]
Status of RAID devices is the following for indications:
Status Meaning
resync It is in the process of recalculating RAID.
It is in the process of reconfiguring (resynchronizing) the devices that
are out of/illegal RAID configuration.
recover
The disk is displayed as [ syncing ] while being reconfigured, and
[ in_sync ] after configuration is completed.
When it is done, [in_sync] is displayed.
check It is in the process of checking data consistency.
repair It is in the process of checking/repairing data consistency.
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Creating and Mounting a Filesystem
To use the RAID device(mpm), you need to create a VMFS datastore in vSphere Client.
The following is an example of creating datastore.
1. Open vSphere Client and log on to the ESX host.
2. Click the Configuration tab for the ESX host.
3. On the Configuration tab, in the Hardware box, click Storage.
4. Click Add Storage. The Add Storage wizard appears.
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5. Select a storage type. To create a datastore on a mirrored volume of an internal disk, click
Disk/LUN and click Next.
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6. The Select Disk/LUN page displays a list of volumes that are available for formatting. Each
mirrored volume you created with the mpmadm command is displayed as a Local STRATUS
Disk (mpmn) .
Select a mirrored volume on which to create the datastore and click Next.
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7. The Current Disk Layout page is displayed, do one of the following:
• If the wizard reports that A partition will be created and used, click Next to continue.
• If the wizard offers you the choice of how to partition the volume, select Use all
available partitions (to delete all data on the disk), then click Next to continue.
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8. On the Properties page is displayed, enter a name for the new datastore and click Next.
9. On the Formatting page, set the maximum file size. Unless you have specific needs, do not
change the 256 GB, Block size: 1MB and Maximize capacity defaults. Click Next to
continue.
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10. On the Ready to Complete page, Verify the disk layout and properties, then click Finish to
create the datastore.
11.After a few seconds, the new datastore appears on the Storage page under Datastores. This
is the end steps for creating and formatting datastore.
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Step 9: Connect and Configure Options
If there is any optional PCI board or peripheral equipment to connect to NEC Express5800/ft series,
turn off the power to NEC Express5800/ft series, and connect it according to the “PCI board” in
User’s Guide and the device’s instruction.
Immediately after the installation completes, network configuration for a port is duplicated. When
you change the network configuration or configure the duplication setting by adding a LAN card, it
is necessary to configure the settings from vSphere Client.
For NEC Express5800/ft series, network interface names are based on the naming convention as
described in the table below. Network duplication is achieved by pairing network interfaces of PCI
slots in CPU/IO module 0 and network interfaces in the same PCI slots in CPU/IO module 1 (i.e.
two network interfaces are bound to a switch).
PCI slot and network interface name
PCI slot Port CPU/IO module 0 CPU/IO module 1
On Board
PCI-e slot 1
PCI-e slot 2
PCI-e slot 3
PCI-e slot 4
For detailed procedures, refer to the User’s Guide packaged with this guide and the ESX
Configuration Guide of VMware vSphere.
To have enough time to initialize Fibre Channel disk and Fibre Channel switch and so on,
adjust [Server] - [Power On Delay Time] by setting System BIOS configuration Utility.
#1 vmnic 100600 vmnic 110600
#2 vmnic 100601 vmnic 110601
#1 vmnic 100100 vmnic 110100
#2 vmnic 100101 vmnic 110101
#1 vmnic 100200 vmnic 110200
#2 vmnic 100201 vmnic 110201
#1 vmnic 100300 vmnic 110300
#2 vmnic 100301 vmnic 110301
#1 vmnic 100400 vmnic 110400
#2 vmnic 100401 vmnic 110401
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Step 10: Enable OS Boot Monitoring Function
When necessary for system operation, enable the [OS Boot Monitoring] setting which has been
disabled in “
Set appropriate time referring to “
(Default is 10 minutes. Specify by second).
Step 4: Invalidate OS Boot Monitoring Function”
Step 4: Invalidate OS Boot Monitoring Function” (page 4-12).
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Step 11: Back up System Information
We recommend you to back up the system information using the Off-line Maintenance Utility after
setting up the system.
With backup for system information, the information and settings that are specific to your server can
be restored after the server is repaired. Follow the steps below to make a backup copy of the system
information:
1. Prepare a 3.5-inch floppy disk.
2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive and reboot the system.
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is activated and [Boot selection] menu is displayed.
3. Select [Tool menu]
4. Select [English].
5. Select [Maintenance Utility].
6. Select [System Information Management].
7. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
8. Select [Save].
The setup is now completed.
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Setup Procedures upon Installing Guest OS
For the setup procedures upon installing guest OS, see the basic system management of VMware
vSphere. For the network configuration, refer to the User’s Guide packaged with this guide and
the ESX Configuration Guide of VMware vSphere.
NOTE:
Guest OS cannot use the optical disk drive on the ESX host during operation.
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