NEC R320c-E4, N8800-173F, EXP320P, R320c-M4, N8800-174F User Manual

NEC Express Server

Express5800 Series

Express5800/R320c-E4

Model Number: N8800-173F, EXP320P

User’s Guide

Chapter 1 General Description

Chapter 2 Preparations

Chapter 3 Setup

Chapter 4 Appendix

30.004.01-101.02

September 2013, Second Edition

© NEC Corporation 2013

Express5800/R320c-M4

Model Number: N8800-174F, EXP320Q

Documents Provided with This Product

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Documents Provided with This Product

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

PDF

) stored

within EXPRESSBUILDER DVD (

).

Precautions for Use

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

these cautions before using this server.

Getting Started

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

User’s Guide

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

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

ideal location for this server

Chapter 3: Setting Up Your

Server

System BIOS configurations and summary of EXPRESSBUILDER

PDF

Chapter 4: Appendix Specifications and other information

Installation Guide

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

PDF

Chapter 2: Installing the

Bundled Software

Installation of bundled software, such as NEC ESMPRO

Maintenance Guide

Chapter 1: Maintenance Server maintenance and troubleshooting

Chapter 2 Configuring and

Upgrading the System

Configure hardware and setup management tool associated with
hardware

PDF

Chapter 3: Convenient

Features

Useful features and the detail of system BIOS settings, SAS
Configuration Utility, and EXPRESSBUILDER

Other documents

PDF

Provides the detail of NEC ESMPRO and the other features.

EXPRESSBUILDER

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Contents

Documents Provided with This Product ........................................................................................................2

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

Notations Used in This Document.................................................................................................................5

Notations used in the text ..................................................................................................................5

Optical disk drives..............................................................................................................................5

Hard disk drives.................................................................................................................................5

Removable media..............................................................................................................................5

Abbreviations of Operating Systems..................................................................................................6

POST .............................................................................................................................................6

BMC .............................................................................................................................................6

Trademarks...................................................................................................................................................7

Regulatory Notices........................................................................................................................................8

Warnings and Additions to This Document..................................................................................................10

Latest editions..................................................................................................................................10

Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read)...........................................................................................11

Safety precautions........................................................................................................................... 11

Symbols used in this document and on warning labels ...................................................................12

Safety notes.....................................................................................................................................13

General.................................................................................................................................................... 13

Rack installation.......................................................................................................................................14

Power supply and power cord use .......................................................................................................... 15

Installation, relocation, storage, and connection ..................................................................................... 16

Cleaning and working with internal devices............................................................................................. 17

During operation...................................................................................................................................... 18

一般注意事項 ........................................................................................................................................... 19

機 架......................................................................................................................................................20

電源及電源線注意事項............................................................................................................................. 21

安裝，移動，保管及連接注意事項........................................................................................................... 22

清潔及操作內部設備時的注意事項........................................................................................................... 24

操作注意事項 ........................................................................................................................................... 25

Warning labels.................................................................................................................................26

External view ...........................................................................................................................................26

Handling precautions (for proper operations)...................................................................................27

Chapter 1 General Description............................................................................................................................30

1. Preface...................................................................................................................................................31

2. Accessories............................................................................................................................................32

3. Standard Features..................................................................................................................................33

3.1 Features of the Server..............................................................................................................33

3.2 Fault-Tolerant Features.............................................................................................................35

3.3 Management Features..............................................................................................................38

3.4 Firmware and Software Version Management for Windows .....................................................39

4. Names and Functions of Components ...................................................................................................40

4.1 Front View ................................................................................................................................40

4.2 Front View (With front bezel removed) .....................................................................................41

4.3 Rear View.................................................................................................................................42

4.4 External View............................................................................................................................44

4.5 Optical Disk Drive.....................................................................................................................45

4.6 CPU/IO Module ........................................................................................................................46

4.7 CPU/IO Board...........................................................................................................................48

4.8 LEDs.........................................................................................................................................49

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Chapter 2 Preparations .......................................................................................................................................50

1. Installing Internal Optional Devices ........................................................................................................51

2. Installation and Connection....................................................................................................................52

2.1 Installing/removing the front bezel............................................................................................52

2.2 Rack .........................................................................................................................................53

2.2.1 Installing Rack................................................................................................................................. 53

2.2.2 Installing the server to the rack....................................................................................................... 55

2.2.3 Removing the device from the rack ................................................................................................ 61

2.3 Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-004)...........................................................................................62

2.3.1 Installing the Tower Conversion Kit................................................................................................. 62

2.3.2 Installing the Rack-mount Model to the Tower Conversion Kit........................................................ 64

2.4 Connection ...............................................................................................................................68

2.4.1 Connecting to a uninterruptible power supply (UPS)...................................................................... 70

Chapter 3 Setup ..................................................................................................................................................71

1. Power ON...............................................................................................................................................72

1.1 POST Check.............................................................................................................................74

1.1.1 Flow of POST.................................................................................................................................. 74

1.1.2 POST Error Messages....................................................................................................................76

1.1.3 Behavior at Occurrence of Error .....................................................................................................76

2. SYSTEM BIOS –SETUP–......................................................................................................................77

2.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................77

2.2 Starting and Exiting SETUP Utility............................................................................................77

2.2.1 Starting SETUP............................................................................................................................... 77

2.2.2 Exiting SETUP ................................................................................................................................77

2.3 Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage.....................................................................78

2.4 Cases that Require Configuration.............................................................................................80

3. EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3................................................................................................................82

3.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................82

3.2 EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 Network configuration...............................................................83

4. EXPRESSBUILDER...............................................................................................................................85

4.1 Features of EXPRESSBUILDER..............................................................................................85

4.2 Using EXPRESSBUILDER.......................................................................................................85

5. Installing Software Components .............................................................................................................86

6. Power OFF.............................................................................................................................................87

Chapter 4 Appendix.............................................................................................................................................88

1. Specifications.........................................................................................................................................89

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Notations Used in This Document

Notations used in the text

In addition to safety-related symbols urging caution, 3 other types of notations are used in this document. These
notations have the following meanings.

Important

Indicates critical items that must be followed when handling the hardware or operating
software. If the procedures described are not followed, hardware failure, data loss, and

other serious malfunctions could occur.

Note

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

Tips

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

Optical disk drives

This server is equipped with one of the following drives, depending on the order at the time of purchase. T hese
drives are referred to as optical disk drives in this document.

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

Hard disk drives

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

 Hard disk drives (HDD)

Removable media

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

 USB memory
 Flash FDD

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Abbreviations of Operating Systems

Windows Operating Systems are referred to as follows.

Refer to Chapter 1 in Installation Guide for detailed information.

Notations in this document Official names of Windows

Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard

Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise
Windows Server 2008 Standard

Windows Server 2008 *1

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition

Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition

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

Windows Server 2003 R2 *2

Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise
Windows Server 2003 Standard

Windows Server 2003 *2

Windows Server 2003 Enterprise
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit(x64) Edition

Windows 7

Windows 7 Professional 32-bit(x86) Edition
Windows Vista Business 64-bit(x64) Edition

Windows Vista

Windows Vista Business 32-bit(x86) Edition
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

Windows XP

Windows XP Professional

Windows PE *3 Windows Preinstallation Environment

*1: Includes 64-bit and 32-bit Editions unless otherwise stated.

The following appears on EXPRESSBUILDER.
Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition: Windows Server 2008 x64

Windows Server 2008 32-bit Edition: Windows Server 2008 x86

*2: Unless otherwise stated, Windows Server 2003 R2 and Windows Server 2003 are collectively referred to as

Windows Server 2003.

*3: Used as an installation platform only.

POST

POST described in this document refer to the following.

 Power On Self-Test

BMC

BMC described in this document refer to the following.
 Baseboard Management Controller

Trademarks

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Trademarks

EXPRESSSCOPE is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries. Intel, Pentium, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation of the United States. AT is a
registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation of the United States and other countries. Adaptec, its logo, and
SCSI Select are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. of the United States. LSI and the LSI logo design are
trademarks or registered trademarks of LSI Corporation. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe S ystems
Incorporated. DLT and DLTtape are trademarks of Quantum Corporation of the United States. PCI Express is a trademark of
Peripheral Component Interconnect Special Interest Group.

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 respecti ve
trademark owners.

Regulatory Notices

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Regulatory Notices

FCC Statement

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

Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement

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

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada

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

CE / Australia and New Zealand Statement

This is a Class A product. In domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures (EN55022).

BSMI Statement

Korean KC Standards

Registration NO. : KCC-REM-NEC-EXP320Q
Basic Model Number

: EXP320Q

Trade Name or Registrant

: NEC CORPORATION :

Equipment Name

: FT Server

Manufacturer : NEC CORPORATION

Turkish RoHS information relevant for Turkish market

EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.

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Disposing of your used product

In the European Union

EU-wide legislation as implemented in each Member State requires that used electrical and
electronic products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed of separately from normal household
waste. This includes Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment or electrical
accessories, such as cables or DVDs.
When disposing of used products, you should comply with applicable legislation or agreements
you may have. The mark on the electrical and electronic products only applies to the current
European Union Member States.

Outside the European Union

If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union,
please contact your local authority and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Warnings and Additions to This Document

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

prohibited.

2. The contents of this document may change without prior notice.

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

4. Every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this document. However, if you

have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions, please contact your retailer.

5. Regardless of these 4 items, NEC Corporation does not take responsibility for effects resulting

from operations.

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

Keep this document nearby so that you may refer to it as necessary.

Latest editions

This document was created based on the information available at the time of its creation. The screen i mages,
messages and procedures may differ from the actual screens, messages and p rocedures.

Substitute as

appropriate when content has been modified.
The most recent version of User’s Guide, as well as other related documents, is als o available for download

from the following website.

http://www.nec.com/

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Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read)

The following provides information required to use your serv er safely and properly. For details of names in this
section, refer to Names and Functions of Components in this document.

Safety precautions

Follow the instructions in this document for the safe use of NEC Express server.
This User’s Guide describes hazardous parts of the server, possible haza rds, and how to avoid them. Server

components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around them (or, in some
cases, by printing the warnings on the server).

In User’s Guide or on warning labels, WARNING or CAUTION is used to indicate a degree of danger. These
terms are defined as follows:

WARNING

Indicates there is a risk of death or serious personal injury

CAUTION

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

Precautions and notices against hazards are presented with one of the follo wing three symbols. The individual
symbols are defined as follows:

Attention This symbol indicates the presence of a hazard if

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

Prohibited
Action

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

Mandatory
Action

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

(Electric shock risk)

(Do not disassemble)

(Example)

(Example)

(Example)

(Disconnect a plug)

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(A label example used in this User’s Guide)

Symbols used in this document and on warning labels

Attentions

Indicates the presence of electric shock
hazards.

Indicates the presence of mechanical parts
that can result in bodily injury.

Indicates the presence of a hot surface o

r

component. Touching this surface could
result in bodily injury.

Indicates the presence of mechanical parts
that can result in pinching or other bodil

y

injury.

Indicates there is a risk of explosion.

Indicates the presence of laser beam that
cause blindness.

Indicates there is a risk of fire or fumes.

Indicates a general notice or warning that
cannot be specifically identified.

Prohibited Actions

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the
server. Otherwise, an electric shock or fire
may be caused.

Do not touch the server with wet hand.
Otherwise, an electric shock may be caused.

Do not touch the component specified by
this symbol. Otherwise, an electric shock o

r

burn may be caused.

Do not use the server in the place where
water or liquid may pour. Otherwise, an
electric shock or fire may be caused.

Do not place the server near the fire.
Otherwise, a fire may be caused.

Indicates a general prohibited action that
cannot be specifically identified.

Mandatory Actions

Unplug the power cord of the server.
Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be
caused.

Indicates a mandatory action that cannot be
specifically identified. Make sure to follo

w

the instruction.

Make sure equipment is properly grounded.

Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may be
caused.

WARNING

Use only the specified outlet

Use a grounded outlet with the specified voltage. Use of an improper power source
may cause a fire or a power leak.

Symbol to draw

attention

Description of a warning

Term indicating a degree of danger

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Safety notes

This section provides notes on using the server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper and safe use
of the server. For symbols, refer to Safety precautions.

General

WARNING

Do not use the server for services where human life may be at stake or hi gh reliability is required.

This server is not intended for use in medical, nuclear, aerospace, mass transit or other applications where
human life may be at stake or high reliability is required, nor is it intended for use in controlling such
applications. We disclaim liability for any personal injury and property damages caused by such use of this
server.

Do not use the server if any smoke, odor, or noise is present.

If smoke, odor, or noise is present, immediately turn off the server and disconnect the power plug from the
outlet, then contact the store where you purchased the product or your maintenance service company.
Using the server in such conditions may cause a fire.

Do not insert needles or metal objects.

Do not insert needles or metal objects into ventilation holes in the server or openings in the optical disk
drive. Doing so may cause an electric shock.

Use a rack that conforms to the designated standard

This server can be mounted onto a 19-inch rack that conforms to EIA standards. Do not mount the server
onto any rack that does not conform to EIA standards. Doing so may cause a server malfunction, personal
injury, or damage to peripheral devices. For more information about racks that can be used with the
server, consult with your maintenance service company.

Use the server only under the specified environment

Do not install the server rack in any environment that is not suitable for installation.
Installation in an unsuitable environment is harmful for the server and other systems installed in the rack

and may cause fire or personal injury due to the rack falling. For a detailed explanation on installation
environments or seismic reinforcement, consult with the instruction manual supplied with the rack or your
maintenance service company.

CAUTION

Keep water or foreign matter away from the server.

Do not let any liquid such as water or foreign materials including pins or paper clips enter the server.
Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock, a fire, or failure of the server. When such things
accidentally enter the server, immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the
outlet. Do not disassemble the server, and contact the store where you purchased the product or your
maintenance service company.

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Rack installation

CAUTION

Do not attempt to carry or install the server alone

More than two people are required to carry or install the rack. Otherwise, the rack may fall, resulting in
personal injury or damage to peripheral devices. In particular, tall racks such as a 44U rack become
unstable unless steadied with a stabilizer. Make sure that two or more people hold the rack to carry or
install the rack.

Do not install with the load weight distributed unevenly

To avoid unevenly distributing the load of the rack and server, install a stabilizer or connect multiple racks
to distribute the weight. Otherwise, the rack may fall, resulting in personal injury.

Do not install components alone, and check the door hinge pins of the rack

Two or more people are required to install the rack components such as the door or rails. When installing
the door, make sure that both upper and lower hinge pins are held in place. Incomplete attachment may
cause components to fall off as well as personal injury.

Do not extend any device from the rack that is not stabilized

When extending a device from the rack, make sure that the rack is stable (by using a stabilizer or seismic
reinforcement). Otherwise, the rack may fall, resulting in personal injury.

Do not extend more than one device out of the rack

Extending multiple devices from the rack may cause the rack to fall, resulting in personal injury. Extend
only one device at one time.

Do not exceed the rated capacity of the power supply when connecting devices

To prevent burn injuries, fire, and damage to the server, make sure the load on the branch circuit that
supplies power to the rack will not exceed the rated load. For inquiries regarding the installation or wiring of
the power supply system, consult with the company that performed the installation or wiring, or the power
company that services your area.

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Power supply and power cord use

WARNING

Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand.

Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet. Failure to follow this warning may cause an
electric shock.

Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Never connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Failure to follow this warning may cause a gas explosion.

CAUTION

Plug in to a proper power source.

Use a grounded outlet with the specified voltage. Use of an outlet with a voltage other than that specified
causes fire and electrical leakage. Do not install the server in any environment that requires an extension
cord. Connecting to a cord that does not conform to the power supply specs of the server causes
overheating, resulting in fire.

If you want to use an AC cord set with a ground wire of class 0I, be sure to connect the ground wire before
inserting the power plug into the outlet. Before disconnecting the ground wire, be sure to disconnect the
power plug from the output.

Do not connect many cords into a single outlet by using extension cords.

The electric current exceeding the rated flow overheats the outlet, which may cause a fire.

Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it goes.

Heat generation resulting from a halfway inserted power plug (imperfect contact) may cause a fire. Heat
will also be generated if condensation is formed on dusty blades of the halfway inserted plug, increasing
the possibility of fire.

Do not use any unauthorized interface cable.

Use only the interface cables provided with the server. Electric current that exceeds the amount allowed
could cause fire. Also, observe the following precautions to prevent electrical shock or fire caused by a
damaged power cord.

 Do not stretch the cord harness
 Do not bend the power cord.
 Do not twist the power cord
 Do not step on the power cord.
 Uncoil the power cord before use
 Do not secure the power cord with staples or

equivalents

 Do not pinch the power cord
 Keep chemicals away from the power cord
 Do not place any object on the power cord
 Do not alter, modify, or repair the power cord
 Do not use a damaged power cord (replace the

damaged power cord with a power cord of the
same standard. For information on replacing
the power cord, contact the store where you
purchased the product or a maintenance
service company)

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CAUTION

Do not use the attached power cord for any other devices or usage.

The power cord that comes with your server is designed aiming to connect with this server and to use with
the server, and its safety has been tested. Do not use the attached power cord for any other purpose.
Doing so may cause a fire or an electric shock.

Do not pull out a cable by gripping the cable part.

Pull a cable straight out by gripping the connector part. Pulling a cable by gripping the cable part or
applying extra pressure to the connector part may damage the cable part, which may cause a fire or
electric shock.

Installation, relocation, storage, and connection

CAUTION

Do not attempt to lift the server by yourself

Some servers weigh up to 51 kg depending on the server components. Carrying the server by yourself
may damage your back. At least two people should securely hold the server from the bottom when
carrying it. Do not attempt to lift the server while the front bezel attached. Doing so causes the front bezel
to fall off the server, resulting in personal injury.

Do not install the server in any place other than specified.

Do not install the server in the following places or any place other than specified in this User's Guide.
Failure to follow this instruction may cause a fire.

A dusty place
A humid place such as near a boiler
A place exposed to direct sunlight
An unstable place

Do not use the server in an environment where corrosive gas is present

Do not install the server in a place subject to corrosive gases including sodium chloride, sulfur dioxide,
hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, chlorine, ammonia, or ozone. Do not install the server in an
environment that contains dust, chemicals that accelerate corrosion such as NaCl or sulfur, or conductive
materials. Failure to follow this warning may cause the wiring on the printed wiring board to short-circuit,
leading to fire. If you have any questions, contact the store where you purchased the product or a
maintenance service company.

Do not install the server while the cover is removed

Do not install the server to a rack while the cover or other relevant items removed. Not only will the cooling
effect within the server decrease, causing the server to malfunction, but also may allow dust to enter the
server, resulting in fire or electrical shock.

Do not get your fingers caught in the rails

When mounting/removing the server onto/from the rack, be careful to avoid getting your fingers caught in
the rails or cutting your fingers on the rails.

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CAUTION

Do not apply any weight on the server when it is extended from the rack

Do not apply force on the server when it is extended from the rack. Doing so cause the frames to bend,
which makes it impossible to be mounted on the rack. It also may cause the server to fall, resulting in
personal injury.

Do not attempt to connect or disconnect the in terface cable while the powe r cord is plugged into
an outlet

Be sure to unplug the power cord from a power outlet before connecting/disconnecting any interface cable
to/from the server. If the server is off-powered but its power cord is plugged to a power source, touching a
cable or connector may cause an electric shock or a fire resulted from a short circuit.

Use only the specified interface cable.

Use only interface cables provided by NEC and locate a proper device and connector before connecting a
cable. Using an authorized cable or connecting a cable to an improper destination may cause a short
circuit, resulting in a fire.
Also, observe the following notes on using and connecting an interface cable.

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 server with loose cable connections.

Do not use any damaged cable.

Cleaning and working with internal devices

WARNING

Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.

Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server on any occasion except as described in this
document. Failure to follow this warning may cause not only malfunction of the server but also an electric
shock or fire.

Do not attempt to remove lithium, NiMH, or Li-ion batteries.

The server contains the lithium, NiMH, or Li-ion battery. Do not remove the battery. Placing a battery close
to a fire or in the water may cause an explosion.

When the server does not operate appropriately due to the dead battery, contact the store you purchased
the product or your maintenance service company. Do not attempt to disassemble the server to replace or
recharge the battery by yourself.

Disconnect the power plug before cleaning the server.

Be to power off the server and disconnect the power plug from a power outlet before cleaning or
installing/removing internal optional devices. Touching any internal device of the server with its power cord
connected to a power source may cause an electric shock even of the server is off-powered.
Occasionally disconnect the power plug from the outlet 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.

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CAUTION

High temperature

Components including internal hard disk drives in the server are extremely hot just after the server is
turned off. Allow the surface to cool before installing/removing.

Secure cables or cards in place

Be sure to secure the power cord, interface cables, and cards in place. Incomplete installation causes a
loose connection, resulting in smoke or fire

During operation

CAUTION

Do not pull out or remove the server from the rack.

Do not pull the server out of the rack or remove it from the rack. In addition to causing equipment to not
function properly, separating the server from the rack may result in personal injury.

Avoid contact with the server during thunderstorms.

Do not touch any part of the server including the cables when a thunderstorm is approaching. Also, do not
connect or disconnect any devices. There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning strike.

Keep animals away from the server.

Keep animals such as pets away from the server. Pet hair or other waste enters the server, which may
cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not leave the optical disk drive tray open.

Dust may get in the server when the tray is open, which may result in a malfunction. In addition, bumping
the open tray could cause personal injury.

Do not remove the server from the rack while it is operating.

Do not pull out or remove the server from the rack while the server is running. In addition to causing
equipment to not function properly, separating the server from the rack may result in personal injury.

Do not place any object on top of servers.

Separating the server from the rack may result in personal injury and damage to nearby personal
belongings.

Do not get yourself caught in the fan

Keep your hands and hair away from the cooling fan at the rear of the server during operation. Failure to
observe this warning may cause your hands or hair to catch in the fan, resulting in personal injury.

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安全注意事項

本節講述安全使用本伺服器所需的注意事項。為了您正確安全地使用本伺服器，請仔細閱讀該節內容。符號

的相關說明請參考“安全標示（SAFETY INDICATIONS）＂說明。

一般注意事項

WARNING

請勿用於危及人命和需要高度可靠性的操作上。

請勿安裝本伺服器於醫療設備、原子能設備、航空宇宙機器、運輸設備等會危及人命以及需要高
度可靠性的設備和機器上，也勿使用本伺服器來控制這些機器。如果將本伺服器用於這類系統的
設備及機器，所造成人身事故及財產損失等後果，本公司概不負責。

發生冒煙、異味、雜音時請勿使用。

發生冒煙、異味、雜音等時，請立即關閉電源，並將電源插頭從插座上拔下。然後請與您的服務
代表聯繫。繼續使用會導致火災。

伺服器內請勿插入鐵絲和金屬片。
請勿將金屬片和鐵絲等異物插入通氣孔或軟碟機或光碟機的縫隙。有觸電的危險。

請勿在未指定的場所使用本產品。
請安裝伺服器於標準EIA 19吋的機架，請勿在不適當的場所安裝伺服器於機架。

否則，可能造成伺服器及機架內的其他系統受到不良影響，且機架脫落可能導致火災或者人身傷
害。有關安裝環境和防震技術的詳細事項請參閱附帶的用戶手冊或與經銷商或維護服務公司聯
繫。

請參照相關標準安裝伺服器於機架。
請依照EIA標準安裝伺服器於機架內。請勿安裝伺服器於除了標準EIA 19吋以外的任何機架或不

適當的機架。否則可能引起伺服器操作不正確或人員傷害或周圍壞境設備的損害，請聯繫您伺服
器的機架服務代表。

CAUTION

伺服器內請勿進水和異物。

伺服器內請勿進水或有外來異物(如針或夾子等)，否則可能導致火災、觸電或伺服器故障。一旦
有異物進入，請立即關閉電源，將電源插頭從插座拔下來。請勿自行拆卸，請聯繫您的服務代表。

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機 架

CAUTION

請勿一個人單獨搬運或安裝伺服器。

請至少一人以上搬運或安裝機架，否則可能造成機架掉落導致人員傷害或損壞周圍設備，特別是高
機架(如44U機架)必須用固定器來維持其穩定度，所以需要超過一人以上的人來搬運或安裝機架。

安裝伺服器時，請勿集中一個地方來承載所有的重量。

在機架上加裝固定器來避免單一地方承載重量或同時安裝更多機架來分散承載重量，否則機架可能
倒下造成人員傷害。

請勿一個人單獨安裝伺服器零件。

請至少一人以上安裝包含如機架的門或托盤等零件，否則可能造成部份零件掉落損壞或人員傷害。

請完全插入鏈栓。

當安裝機架門時，請確認機架門上方及下方的鏈栓已完全插入機架，否則可能造成機架門掉落損壞
或人員傷害。

請勿在機架不穩固時抽出設備。

在抽出設備之前請確認機架式是穩固的(使用穩固器或者通過抗震技術固定)。

請勿從機架抽出超過一個以上的設備。

同時抽出超過一個以上的設備可能導致機架傾倒。一次只能從機架抽出一個設備。

請勿配線超過伺服器的電源功率。

為了避免發熱、火災和設備損壞，請務必確保不要超過線路的額定負載。有關電力設備的安裝和電
線的更多資訊請聯繫電工或者當地的電力公司。

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電源及電源線注意事項

WARNING

請勿以濕的手拿取電源插頭。
請勿以濕的手插拔電源插頭，否則有觸電的危險。

請勿將接地線連接到瓦斯管線。
請勿將接地線連接到瓦斯管線，忽視此警告可能導致瓦斯爆炸。

CAUTION

請插入適當的插座。

請使用指定電壓的接地壁式插座。使用不當電源可能引起火災和漏電。
請勿使用延長線安裝伺服器。如果連接與本伺服器電源規格不符的電線，會因過熱而導致火災。

請勿連接電源線到有數個連接頭的非法電源插座。
插座如果超過額定電流，會因過熱而導致火災的危險。

請勿用拉的方式拔下電源線。

要從伺服器拔下電源線時，請握住電源線的連接頭並直直的拔下，若僅拉住線的部份，會給予連
接頭過大壓力，導致線及連接頭的損壞，進而導致電擊傷害或火災。

插入電源線到電源插頭時，請儘可能插入到底。

若僅插入一半會因接觸不良而發熱造成火災。另插入一半的插頭部份，若附著灰塵或水滴等，也
會發熱而導致火災。

請勿使用未經授權的電源線。

請使用隨伺服器所檢附的電源線，若使用未經授權的電源線，當電流超過流動速率時可能引起火
災。
此外，請注意下列事項以避免因電源線損壞導致電擊或火災。

 請勿伸長電源線。
 請勿夾住電源線。
 請勿彎折電源線。
 請勿讓電源線靠近化學藥品。
 請勿扭轉電源線。
 請勿在電源線上放置物品。
 請勿捆綁電源線。
 請勿對電源線進行改造、加工及修復。
 請勿用訂書針或其他東西等固定電源線。
 請勿使用任何已損壞的電源線。（損壞的電源線要立即更換為相同規格的電源線。更換事宜請

與服務代表聯繫）

請勿使用其他設備所檢附的電源線。

請使用隨伺服器所檢附的電源線，此電源線乃針對您伺服器所設計，安全性已經過測試，所以請
勿使用其他用途所檢附的電源線，否則可能引起電擊或火災。

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安裝，移動，保管及連接注意事項

WARNING

在安裝或移動伺服器之前，請先拔下電源插頭。

在安裝或移動伺服器之前請確定已關閉電源，並拔下電源插頭。只有在拔下電源線後，伺服器的
電壓才會消除。

CAUTION

一個人不舉起。
書機的CPU/IO組件的重量是最大18Kg。有一個人運送的話腰疼痛的可能。

請以2人以上好好地有底面運送裝置。
還有，請別以安服務台bezel的狀態舉起。服務台bezel脫離掉下，成為傷的原因。

請勿安裝或存放伺服器於未指定的場所。

請勿將伺服器放置於以下或手冊內未指定的場所，否則有導致火災的危險。

 灰塵較多的場所
 熱水器旁等濕氣較高的場所
 陽光直射的場所
 不平穩的場所

請勿在有腐蝕性氣體的環境中使用伺服器。

請確認勿在有腐蝕性氣體（如二氧化硫、氫化硫、氮、氫、氨或臭氧等）的環境中使用或存放本
產品。
請勿安裝於灰塵較多或含有腐蝕性物質如氯化鈉或硫磺，以及空氣中含有過量金屬碎末或傳導粒
子等的地方。
否則會導致內部印刷版腐蝕或短路，引起火災的危險。

請小心注意勿讓伺服器掉落。

在安裝伺服器到機架時，請穩穩握住伺服器底部，此機架座並沒有停止器或機械鎖來避面伺服器
掉落，請遵守規定避免造成人員傷害。

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CAUTION

請勿在伺服器拉出機架後離開。

請勿在伺服器拉出機架時操作伺服器，此機架座並沒有停止器或機械鎖來避面伺服器掉落，請遵
守規定避免造成人員傷害。

請勿安裝伺服器於沒有上蓋的機架。

請勿安裝伺服器於沒有上蓋的機架，否則可能減少伺服器內風扇運轉造成故障或灰塵進入伺服器
內，造成電擊或火災。

請勿讓手被滑軌或其他零件夾住。

請務必小心您的手指可能在安裝伺服器到機架或從機架上卸載的時候，在滑軌及其他機械零件間
被夾住，或是被滑軌所劃傷。

請勿在伺服器電源線連接插頭的狀態下，進行信號線的連接。

在伺服器安裝/移動任何選配的內部設備或連接/拔除任何信號線之前，請確定關閉伺服器電源並
拔下電源線插頭。如果伺服器是關閉電源，但電源線插頭仍然插在電源插座上，在觸摸內部設備、
信號線或連接頭時，可能引起電擊或因為短路引起火災。

請勿使用未經授權的信號線。
請使用NEC所提供的信號線，並在確認適當的設備及連接頭後再進行連接。使用未指定信號線或

連接錯誤等，會因為短路導致火災。
此外，對於信號線的操作和連接，請遵守下列注意事項：

 請勿使用任何損壞的信號線接頭。
 請勿踩踏信號線。
 請勿在信號線上放置物品。
 請勿使用已鬆動的信號線來連接伺服器。
 請勿使用任何損壞的信號線。

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清潔及操作內部設備時的注意事項

WARNING

請勿自行拆卸、修理或改造本伺服器。

除本手冊記載的情況外，請勿自行嚐試拆卸、修理或改造，否則，不但可能導致伺服器無法正常
運行，還有發生觸電和火災的危險。

請勿擅自拆除鋰電池。

您的伺服器內部安裝有鋰電池。請勿拆下電池。鋰電池靠近火或浸水均有可能發生爆炸。如果更
換不正確會有爆炸的危險

由於電池使用期限而導致伺服器無法正常運行時，請勿自行拆卸、更換或充電等，請與服務代表
聯繫。請依製造商說明書處理用過之電池。

進入伺服器內部或連接週邊前，請先拔下電源插頭。

清潔或安裝/移除伺服器內部的選購設備時，請確認關閉伺服器電源，並拔下電源插頭。即使已
關閉電源，但連接著電源線，接觸到任何內部設備也會有觸電的危險。

請經常拔下電源插頭，用乾布擦拭灰塵和附著物。有灰塵或水滴等附著時會發熱，有導致火災的
危險。

CAUTION

設備應避免高溫。

伺服器關閉電源後，內置硬碟等內部設備仍然處於高溫狀態，請在充分冷卻之後再進行安裝/移
除任何零件。

確認安裝完畢。

配件板要確實安裝妥當。安裝不牢有可能引起接觸不良，造成冒煙和火災。

請用保護蓋保護好未使用的連接頭。

請用保護蓋保護好未使用的電源線連接頭，以防止短路或觸電。從內部設備上拔下電源插頭時，
請用保護蓋蓋好連接頭，否則有導致火災或觸電的危險。

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操作注意事項

CAUTION

遠離風扇。

請保持您的手及頭髮遠離伺服器背後的冷風扇，否則您的手或頭髮有可能被夾住而造成傷害。
避免在雷雨時接觸伺服器。

當雷雨發生前請拔下電源插頭，若來不及拔下電源插頭，請勿觸摸伺服器的任何部份包含信
號線，以防止發生火災或觸電。

寵物應遠離伺服器。.
否則可能導致火災和觸電。

不要將光碟機托盤拉出放置。

防止托盤中進入灰塵引起運轉錯誤。同時防止因碰撞等造成托盤損傷。
非必要時，請勿將伺服器從機架拉出或移動。

非必要時，請勿將伺服器從機架拉出或移動，否則可能造成伺服器無法正確操作，且伺服器
落下造成人員傷害。

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Warning labels

Warning label are attached on or near the components with pote ntial hazards (This label is either attached or
printed on the component.) to draw attention from users to potential hazards involved in handling the server. (Do
not remove or black out this label and keep it clean). If no label is attached or printed on the server, or if there is
a label coming off or stained, contact your sales representative .

External view

Front view

Rear view

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Handling precautions (for proper operations)

Be sure to observe the following precautions for the proper functioning of the server. Ignoring the
precautions may cause server malfunction or failure.

Installation site



Install the server in an appropriate place. Refer to

Chapter 2 Preparations (2. Installation and

Connection)

.



Do not use any cell phone or PHS and switch off them near the server. Electric waves from such

devices can cause server to malfunction.



Reg ularly clean the server to preve nt various types of failur e. (Refer to

Chapter 1 Maintenance (2.

Daily Maintenance)

in "

Maintenance Guide

" for details about cleaning.)



When you store the server for a long time period, keep it under storage environment conditions

(Temperature: –10 to 55°C, Humidity: 20 to 80%, non-condensing).



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



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

– After transportation
– After storage

– After the server is used following a period of disuse, in which storage conditions did not conform
to those that guarantee server operations (temperature 10 to 35°C, humidity 20 to 80%)



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

recommended if high accuracy timing is required by the system.

Power suply



Connect the provided power cord to a 100 VAC outlet.



Connect the dedicated power cord to a 200 VAC outlet.



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

recommended.
The server does not support UPS connection via serial port (RS-232C) and power control by
PowerChute Plus.

Power-on/Power-off



Wait for at least 30 seconds before turning on the server after connecting the power cord to the

outlet.



If a Uninterrupt ible Power Supply unit is connected, set it to wait for at least 30 seconds before

turning on the server.



Do not press the POWER switch to turn on the server before the POWER LED (amber) is unlit.



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



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



Wait for at least 30 seconds before turning on the server after turning off the server.



When disconnecting power cord from outlet, wait at least 30 seconds before connecting the power

cord.



For stable operation, it is recommended to restart OS after the system has been duplexed.

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Option devices



We do not guarantee that a ny copy-protected CD that does not conform to standards will play on

the server’s optical disk drive.



If this server, i nternal optional devices, a nd medi a set for the backup devices (tape cartridges) are

moved from a cold place to a warm place in a short time, condensation will occur and cause
malfunctions and failures when these are used in such state. To protect important stored data and
property, make sure to wait for a sufficient period to use the server and components in the
operating environment.

Reference: Time effective at avoiding condensation in winter (more than 10C differences

between the room temperature and atmospheric temperature)
Disk devices: Approximately 2 to 3 hours
Tape media: Approximately 1 day



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

installed or connected, installation of unsupported devices can caus e the server to malfunction or
even failure. You will be charged to repair failure or damage caused b y us e of such pr oducts even
within warranty period.

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

Keep proper posture

The basic body position for using a computer is sitting straight with
your hands on the keyboard parallel with the floor, and your eyes
directed slightly downward toward the monitor. With the proper
posture described above, no unnecessary strain is applied on any
part of your body, in other words when your muscles are most
relaxed.

Working on the computer with bad posture such as hunching over or
being too close to the monitor could cause fatigue or deteriorated
eyesight.

Adjust the angle of your display

Most display units are designed for adjustment of the horizontal and
vertical angles. This adjustment is important to prevent the screen
from reflecting bright lights and to make the display contents easy to
see. Working without adjusting the display to a comfortable angle
makes it difficult for you to maintain a proper posture and you will
get tired easily. Adjust the viewing angle before use.

Adjust the brightness and contrast of the display

Display screens have functions to control brightness and contrast.
The most suitable brightness/contrast depends on age, individuals,
and environment, so adjust it to suit your preferences. A too bright
or too dark display is bad for your eyes.

Adjust the angle of keyboard

Some keyboards are ergonomically designed, which allow the angle
to be adjusted. Adjusting the angle of the keyboard is effective to
reduce tension on your shoulders, arms, and fingers.

Clean your equipment

Keeping your equipment clean is important not only for the appearance but also for functional and safety reasons. A
dusty monitor makes it difficult to see the display contents, so clean it regularly.

Take rest breaks

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

Tips for your health and safety

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NEC Express5800 Series
Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4

General Description

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

1.Preface

2. Accessories

Verify the condition of your server's accessories.

3. Standard Features

This section describes the server’s features and the server management.

4. Names and Functions of Components

This section describes the name of each part contained in this server.

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Preface

Welcome to the Express5800/ft series.

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 versatilit y" provided by Express5800 series.

In the event of trouble, its dual configuration will allow the system to instantaneously isolate 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 this Express5800/ft series in a mission-critical system where high availability is required. By the
use of Windows/VMware operating system, it also provides outstanding openness for general-purpose
applications, etc.

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

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Accessories

The carton box contains various accessories which are required for setup or maintenanc e. Make sure you have
them all for future use.

 Front bezel
 Bezel lock key (attached to front bezel)
 EXPRESSBUILDER *1
 Getting Started

*1 Documents are stored in EXPRESSBUILD ER. Adobe Reader is required to read the documents so make

sure you have it installed in your PC.

Make sure you have all accessories and inspect them. If an accessory is missing or d amaged, contact your
sales representative.

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

server. If the serial number does not match the number on the warranty, you
may not be guaranteed against failure even within the warranty period.
Contact your sales representative if they do not match.

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3.

Standard Features

3.1

Features of the Server

Express5800/ft series contains two server modules in one enclosure. Each module has the following features:

High performance
 Intel® Xeon® processor

– Express5800/R320c-E4: E5-2603 (1.8GHz, 4 core)
– Express5800/R320c-M4: E5-2670 (2.6GHz, 8 core)

 High-speed memory access (DDR3L 1600 supported)
 High-speed disk access (SAS 6Gbps supported)
 High-speed LAN

1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T (2 ports) interface (1Gbps/100Mbps/10Mbps supported)
10GBASE-T/1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX (2 ports) interface (10Gbps/1Gbps/100Mbps supported)
(Express5800/R320c-M4 only)

High reliability

 Memory monitoring feature (error correction/error detection)
 Bus parity error detection
 Temperature detection
 Error detection
 Internal fan monitoring feature
 Internal voltage monitoring feature
 BIOS password feature
 The security lock that comes with Front Bezel

Management Utilities

 NEC ESMPRO
 System BIOS/firmware management feature (ExpressUpdate for Windows)
 Remote management feature (EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3)
 Hard disk drive monitoring

Power saving

 Power monitoring feature
 80 PLUS

®

Platinum certified high efficiency power supply

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

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Expandability
 Option slots

Express5800/R320c-E4 : PCI Express 2.0 (x4 lanes) : 2 slots (Low profile)
Express5800/R320c-M4 : PCI Express 2.0 (x4 lanes) : 2 slots (Low profile)

PCI Express 2.0 (x8 lanes) : 2 slots (Full Height)

 Large capacity memory of up to 256 GB

 Can upgrade to multi-processor system with up to two processors
 Expansion Bay (for 2.5-inch hard disk drives): 8 slots
 Optical disk drive bay provided as standard
 USB2.0 interface (Front: 1 port, rear: 3 ports)
 Onboard LAN

Express5800/R320c-E4 : 2 ports
Express5800/R320c-M4 : 4 ports

 Management LAN port (1 port)

Ready to use
 No cable connection is required to install a hard disk drive (hot swap supported).

Many built-in Features

 El Torito Bootable CD-ROM (no emulation mode) format supported
 Software power-off
 Remote power-on feature
 AC-Link feature
 Power switch mask
 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) conforming to IPMI v2.0

Self-diagnosis

 Power On Self-Test (POST)
 Test and Diagnosis (T&D) utility

Easy setup

 EXPRESSBUILDER (setup utility)
 BIOS Setup utility (SETUP)

Maintenance features

 Off-line Tools
 Memory dump feature using DUMP Switch
 Feature to back up and restore BIOS/BMC configuration information for Windows

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Fault-Tolerant Features

Hardware modules work while synchronizing and comparing with each other. Even if one hardware module
stops, the server can continue its operation as the service with the other hardware module.

Express5800/ft series is a highly fault-tolerant server that achieves continuous computing operations, data
storage mirror, and continuous network connection. It allows you to run Windows/VMware Server-based
applications.

Express5800/ft series achieves continuous computing operations for the Windows/VMware server and
server-based applications with its redundant CPU processing and redundant memory. It assures data
redundancy through duplication of server data on an i ndependent storage system. These features eliminate
server downtime that is usually caused by network disconnection or trouble with the I/O controller, network
adapter or disk drive, and support operation of the network and server applications continuously.

Express5800/ft series detects status changes, errors, the Windows/VMware Log of these events. If you use an
alarm notification tool, you can configure Express5800/ft series to notify you when certain events occur.

NEC ESMPRO is installed on the system as a server management solution. NEC ESMPRO, a GUI-based
management tool, allows you to monitor, view, and configure Express5800/ft series. This tool also supports both
local and remote management of Express5800/ft series.

Major components are duplexed:
Even if one hardware module stops, the server can continue operation with the other module.
After the failed module is replaced, the new module obtains information from the other and resume operation.

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Advantages of Express5800/ft series

 Highly fault-tolerant processing and I/O subsystems

Express5800/ft series use redundant hardware and software to assure server operation even if one module
suffers trouble with its processor, memory, I/O (including trouble related to the I/O controller), disk drive, or
network adapter.

 Continuous network connection

Express5800/ft series maintains continuous network connection by detecting any trouble with the network
adapter, connection, etc. If trouble occurs, the standby network connection will take over all network traffic
processing and thus securely maintain the network system connection of Express5800/ft series without
losing network traffic or client connection.

 Support of multiple network connections

Since Express5800/ft series can support multiple network connections, you can add network redundant
control or network traffic control.

 No need to modify applications

You can run Windows/VMware-compliant applications on Expr ess5800/ft series. Thus, unlike other highly
fault-tolerant products, special API or scripts are not necessary.

 Automatic mirroring

Express5800/ft series automatically maintains data as the current data.

 Transparent migration

Express5800/ft series constantly monitors events. If trouble occurs on Express5800/ft series server module,
it will transparently use a redundant module of the failed module. T his feature maintains data and user
access without losing application service.

 Automatic reconfiguration

When the failed module restarts after the trouble is corrected, Express5800/ft series will perform
reconfiguration automatically, and if necessary, resynchronize the affected modules. Reconfigurati on can
include CPU processing (e.g., CPU memory), server's operating system (and related applications), and
system data stored on the hard disk drives. In most cases, Express5800/ft series automatically restores
redundancy of the server modules after recovery.

 Event notification function for Windows

When trouble or other events are detected on Express5800/ft series, they will be notified to Windows Event
Log and saved. Therefore, you can view the log items locally or remot ely by a usual Windows procedure.
Since an Express5800/ft series events use unique IDs, they are easy to distinguish.

 Event notification function for VMware

When trouble or other events are detected on Express5800/ft series, they will be notified to syslog and
saved. Therefore, you can view the log items locally or remotely by a usual VM ware procedure. Since an
Express5800/ft series events use unique IDs, they are easy to distinguish.

 In-service repairing

You can repair or replace a failed module even if Express5800/ft series is operating.

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How the Operating System Sees the CPU Modules for Windows

On Express5800/ft series, the CPU modules are redundantly configured and all processors installed on this
server are shown.

How CPU modules appear on Task Manager
Logical CPUs are displayed as many as there are.

System with one CPU (Quad-Core) System with two CPUs (Quad-Core)

The above are screens when Express5800/R320c-E4 is used.
For Express5800/R320c-M4, up to 8 logical CPUs are displayed in the one-CPU configuration, and up to 16

logical CPUs are displayed in the two-CPU configuration.

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3.3

Management Features

NEC ESMPRO Agent, which is provided in EXPRESSBUILDER(Windows) or in ft Control Software Install
DVD(VMware), enables you to collectively manage the state of your systems. You can also m onitor the server
states from a management PC on network where NEC ESMPRO Manager is installed.

The features available on this server are as shown in the table below.

Function Availability Description

Shows physical hardware information.

Memory bank

△

Shows physical memory information.

Device info

△

Shows information specific to the server.

Hardware

CPU

△

Shows physical CPU information.

System

○

Shows logical CPU information and monitors the load factor.
Shows logical memory information and monitors the status.

I/O device

○

Shows information on I/O devices (serial ports, keyboard, mouse,
and video).

Monitors temperatures, fans, voltage, power supply, and others.

Temperature

△

Monitors the temperature inside of the chassis.

Fan

△

Monitors the fans.

Voltage

△

Monitors the voltage inside of the chassis.

Power supply

△

Monitors the power supply unit.

System
environment

Cover / Door

Ｘ

Monitors Chassis Intrusion (open/close state of chassis cover or
door).

Software

○

Shows service, driver, and OS information.

Network

○

Shows network (LAN) information and monitors packets.

BIOS

△

Shows BIOS information.

Local polling

○

Monitors the values of MIB items obtained by NEC ESMPRO
Agent.

Storage

×

Monitors controllers and storage devices including hard disk
drives.

File system

○

Shows the file system configuration and monitors the free space.

△

Monitors OS stall using the Watch Dog Timer.

Others*

△

Performs alert processing after an OS STOP error occurs.

: Supported. : Windows Only supported. : Unsupported.
*: Not displayed on the NEC ESMPRO Manager screen.

Tips NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent are supplied with the server as

standard. For how to install and use each software component, refer to the
explanation of the component.

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3.4

Firmware and Software Version Management for Windows

Use of NEC ESMPRO Manager and ExpressUpdate Agent allows you to manage versions of firmware and
software as well as update them by applying update packages.

This feature automatically updates modules without stopping the system just by specifying the updating
packages from NEC ESMPRO Manager.

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Names and Functions of Components

Names and functions of components are shown below:

4.1

Front View

(1) System POWER LED This LED lights in green when one of the powers of the CPU/IO modules is ON. LED

goes off when both powers of CPU/IO module are OFF.

(2) System FAULT LED When one of the CPU/IO modules fails, the LED goes on amber. Details can be

confirmed by checking (14) EXPRESSSCOPE. The LED goes on amber when the
failed CPU/IO module cannot be identified.

(3) System FT LED This LED displays the device status.

The LED lights in green when operating under duplex condition.
The LED goes off if it is not in duplex condition.
The LED blinks in green while executing Active Upgrade.

(4) System ID LED This LED is used to identify the device to be maintained.

This LED lights in blue when pressing UID switch is pressed (see the next page).
This LED blinks in blue when there are device identification requests remotely.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Front View (With front bezel removed)

(1) CPU/IO module 0 A module to install CPU (processor), memory (DIMM), PCI card, cooling fan unit, and hard

disk drive.
(2) Hard disk drive bay A bay to install hard disk drives. The last-digit number indicates a slot number.
(3) UID (Unit ID) switch Used to turn ON/OFF the UID LED on the front of the device. When pressing the switch

once, UID LED lights and it goes off when pressing it again.
(4) Dump (NMI) switch Memory dump is executed when pressing the button of primary CPU/IO module for 4 to 8

seconds.
(5) Disk access LED This LED lights/blinks while accessing the installed hard disk drives.
(6) Optical disk drive This device is used to read data from the disks such as DVDs and CD-ROMs.
(7) System POWER LED This LED lights in green when one of the powers of the CPU/IO modules is ON. LED goes

off when both powers of CPU/IO module are OFF.
(8) System FAULT LED When one of the CPU/IO modules fails, the LED goes on amber. Details can be confirmed

by checking (14) EXPRESSSCOPE. The LED goes on amber when the failed CPU/IO

module cannot be identified.
(9) System FT LED This LED displays the device status.

The LED lights in green when operating under duplex condition.

The LED goes off if it is not in duplex condition.

The LED blinks in green while executing Active Upgrade.
(10) System ID LED This LED is used to identify the device to be maintained.

This LED lights in blue when pressing UID switch is pressed (see the next page).

This LED blinks in blue when there are device identification requests remotely.
(11) USB connector Used to connect with the device supporting USB interface.
(12) Power switch Used to turn ON/OFF the power. When pressing it once, the power turns ON. When

pressing it again, the power turns OFF. Forced shutdown takes place when pressing it for 4

seconds or longer.
(13) CPU/IO module 1 A module to install CPU (processor), memory (DIMM), PCI card, cooling fan unit, and hard

disk drive. The names of each part are the same as CPU/IO module 0.
(14) EXPRESSSCOPE This LED indicates the status of CPU/IO modules. It lights green or blinks green or amber.
(15) SLIDE-TAG A Label where N-Code and Serial number are printed is pasted to this tag.

Module ID LED

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4.3

Rear View

R320c-E4 model

R320c-M4 model

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(1) USB connector (3 ports) Used to connect with the device supporting USB interface.
(2) Management port Network connector supporting 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T.

(2)-1 LINK/ACT LED
(2)-2 SPEED LED

(3) Module ID LED Used to identify the module to be maintained.

This LED goes on green when UID switch is pressed.
This LED blinks green when remote command is received.

(4) LAN connector Network connector supporting 10000BASE-T/1000BASE-TX/100BASE-T.

(4)-1 LAN1 (4)-1-1 LINK/ACT LED (4)-1-2 SPEED LED
(4)-2 LAN2 (4)-2-1 LINK/ACT LED (4)-2-2 SPEED LED

(5) LAN connector Network connector supporting 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T.

(5)-1 LAN1 (5)-1-1 LINK/ACT LED (5)-1-2 SPEED LED
(5)-2 LAN2 (5)-2-1 LINK/ACT LED (5)-2-2 SPEED LED

(6) Power unit Standard power supply unit

(6)-1 Stopper

Lever for the CPU/IO module not to be disconnected with the power cord

connected. Ensure that the bar is not unset to remove CPU/IO module.
(6)-2 Ejector
(6)-3 Power Unit LED
(6)-4 AC inlet

Socket to connect power code. Connect power cord to the inlet of CPU/IO module

first which is desired to be primary.
(6)-5 Handle

(7) PCI slot Slot to install an optional PCI card

(7)-1 Slot 1
(7)-2 Slot 2
(7)-3 Slot 3 (R320c-M4 model only)
(7)-4 Slot 4 (R320c-M4 model only)

(8) Serial Port for

maintenance (COM)

Do not use this port. Maintenance personnel only.

(9) Monitor connector Used to connect with a display device.

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4.4

External View

(1) Front bezel The cover to protect devices in the front.
(2) LEDs For more information, refer to the description Chapter 1 (4.8 LEDs).

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4.5

Optical Disk Drive

(1) Status LED The LED lights while accessing the loaded optical disk.
(2) Tray eject button The button to eject the tray.
(3) Manual release If the tray eject button fails to eject tray, insert a metal pin into this hole to forcibly eject

the tray.

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4.6

CPU/IO Module

R320c-E4 (with top cover removed)

R320c-M4 (with top cover removed)

PCI riser card

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The figure below shows internal view of CPU/IO module when duct is removed.

(1) HDD BP(Backplane)
(2) Cooling fan
(3) Processor (CPU) Mounted below the heat sink.
(4) DIMM Option
(5) CPU/IO board
(6) Riser card R320c-M4 only
(7) Power unit

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4.7

CPU/IO Board

CPU/IO board on CPU/IO module

(1) DIMM slot (1)-1 DIMM1 to DIMM4 from top

(1)-2 DIMM8 to DIMM5 from top

(2) Processor (CPU) socket (2)-1 Processor #1(CPU#1)

(2)-2 Processor #2(CPU#2)

(3) DIMM slot (3)-1 DIMM9 to DIMM12 from top

(3)-2 DIMM16 to DIMM13 from top

Available only when CPU#2 is installed.
(4) Lithium battery
(5) HDD BP connector
(6) CMOS Clear jumper Refer to Chapter 1 (10.3 Clearing BIOS Settings (CMOS Memory)) in Maintenance

Guide.
(7) Password Clear jumper Refer to Chapter 1 (10.3 Clearing BIOS Settings (CMOS Memory)) in Maintenance

Guide.
(8) Connector for PCIe card (8)-1 PCI slot #1

(8)-2 PCI slot #2
(9) 1G LAN connector (9)-1 LAN1

(9)-2 LAN2
(10) 10G LAN connector (10)-1 LAN1

(10)-2 LAN2
(11) Connector for PCI riser card Used for R320c-M4 model only.
(12) Management port

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4.8

LEDs

The figures below show the location of LEDs on server.
For details, refer to Chapter 1 (6.1 Error Messages by LED Indication) in Maintenance Guide.

System POWER LED

System FAULT LED

System FT LED

System ID LED

< With front bezel installed >

System POWER LED

System FAULT LED

System FT LED

System ID LED

System POWER LED

Disk ACCESS LED

EXPRESSSCOPE

Optical disk STATUS LED

< Front View >

LINK/ACT LED

SPEED LED

GLAN connector

Power unit LED

Module ID LED

Management LAN port

10GLAN connector
(R320c-M4 model only)

< Rear View >

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Express5800/R320c-E4, R320c-M4

Preparations

This chapter describes preparations for using this server.

1．Installing Internal Optional Devices

Describes how to install or remove optional devices.
You can skip this section if you did not purchase any optional devices.

2．Installation and Connection

You must place the server in a suitable location and connect some cables following this section.

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1.

Installing Internal Optional Devices

Refer to Chapter 2 (4. Installing Optional Devices) in Maintenance Guide for how to install internal option
devices for Windows.

Refer to Chapter 2 (4. Installing Optional Devices) in Maintenance Guide for how to install internal option
devices for VMware.

You do not need to provide any settings for software.

If you did not purchase any optional device requiring installation, you may skip this section.

Important

Use only the devices and cables specified by NEC. You will be charged to
repair damages, malfunctions, and failures caused by the use of any devices
or cables not specified for use with this server even within the warranty
period.

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2.

Installation and Connection

This section describes procedure to install the server and connect with peripheral devices.

2.1

Installing/removing the front bezel

When you power on/off the server, handle the optical disk drive, or remove/install a hard disk drive or CPU/IO
module, remove the front bezel.

Removal

1. Insert the provided security key (bezel lock key) into the key slot and push lightly. Turn the key to the left to
unlock.

2. Hold the right edge of the front bezel and pull it forward.

3. Slide the front bezel to take the tab off the frame and
remove the front bezel.

Installation

1. Engage the left tab with the server’s frame.

2. Push forward on the right side.

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2.2

Rack

This server must be mounted to a rack which conforms to EIA standards for use.

2.2.1

Installing Rack

Refer to the manual that comes with your rack for how to install the rack, or consult with your sales
representative.

WARNING

Be sure to observe the following precautions to use t he server safety. Fai lure to
observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury. For details, refer to
Safety precautions in Precautions for Use.

 Use only in the specified environment.
 Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

CAUTION

Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely. Failure to
observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For
details, refer to Safety precautions in Precautions for Use.

 Do not carry or install the server only by a single person.
 Remove the CPU/IO module from the server before moving the server.
 Do not install the server so that the load may be concentrated on a specific

point.

 Do not install any components only by a single person.
 Confirm that hinge pins of the door are completely secured i n place.
 Do not pull out the CPU/IO module from the rack when the rack is unstable.
 Do not provide the wiring for the server to exceed the rating of the power

supply.

 Do not use the server in the environment where corrosive gas is generated.

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Chapter 2 Preparation

Do not install the rack or server under the following environment. Doing so may cause malfunction of the server.

 Narrow space from which devices cannot be pulled out from the rack completely
 Place that cannot bear the total weights of the rack and devices mounted on the rack
 Place where stabilizers cannot be installed or where the rack can be installed only after the practice of

proper earthquake-resistant construction

 Place of uneven or slanting floor
 Place of drastic temperature change (near a heater, air conditioner, or refrigerator)
 Place where intense vibration may be generated
 Place where corrosive gases (sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitroge n dioxide, chlorine, ammonia, ozone,

etc) exist
Place where the air (or dust) includes components accelerating corrosion (ex. sulfur, sodium chloride) or
conductive metals

 Place where chemicals may be accidentally sprayed over
 Place where a carpet not subject to anti-static process is laid
 Place where some objects may be fallen on the rack
 Place near a device generating intense magnetic field (such as TVs, radio s , broadcast/communication

antennas, power transmission wires, and electromagnetic cranes) is placed (If unavoidable, contact your
maintenance service company for 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 near equipment that generates power noise (e.g., contact spark at power-on/power-off of commercial

power supply through a relay). If you must install the server close to such equipment, have your
maintenance service company separate power cables or install noise filter.

 Environment where operation of the server is not guaranteed

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2.2.2

Installing the server to the rack

Mount the server to the rack.

WARNING

Be sure to observe the following precautions to use t he server safety. Fai lure to
observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury. For details, refer to
Safety precautions in Precautions for Use.

 Do not use any racks out of standards.
 Use only under the specified environment.

CAUTION

Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely. Failure to
observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For
details, refer to Safety precautions in Precautions for Use.

 Do not drop the server.
 4U chassis weighs about 10 kgs. At least two persons are required to install

it.

 CPU/IO module weighs about 18 kgs. At least two persons are required to

install it.

 Do not leave the CPU/IO module of the server being pulled out.
 Do not install the CPU/IO module with its cover removed.
 Do not get your fingers caught.

Important Temperature increases and airflow in the rack

If multiple devices are installed, or if the inside of the rack is not sufficientl y
ventilated, the internal temperature rises due to the heat emitted from each
device, which may result in a malfunction. R eview airflow in the rack and
room and take sufficient measures so that the internal temp erature will not
exceed the operational temperature during operation.
Air enters the server from the front and exits from the rear.

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This server can be mounted to a rack made by NEC or other companies. Mount the server to a rack in the
following procedure.

Checking accessories

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

– Bracket: 2
– Washer for panhead screw: 4
– Flat-head screw: 8
– Panhead screw: 8

Core nuts (4 pieces) are not included. Use the core nuts provided with the rack.

Checking the place to install

Decide the place (height) to install.
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.

Note

To keep balance, install it as low as you can on the rack.

刻印(5U単位に刻
印が2個ついてい
る)

コアナットの
取り付け位置

刻印

4U(本機
を取り付け
る高さ)

Imprinted mark (2
imprinted marks for
5Us)

Places to install
core nuts

4U

(the height for
installing this
device)

Imprinted mark

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Installing the chassis

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

1. If the rack has front and rear doors, open them.

Tips Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the rack.

2. Install the brackets from the rear side of the rack.
Install the brackets with its flat side facing inside. Place them with the panhead scre ws with washers that

come with the device symmetrically (total: 4). Fasten the screws tentatively not tightly.

3. Fix the core nuts to the front side of the rack.
Attach them symmetrically (total: 4 core nuts).

4U(装置上面)

装置底面

Flat washer

ワッシャ付き
鍋ネジ

Panhead screws
with washers

Bottom of device

4U

(top of device)

Bracket (flat sides are facing inside)

Panhead screws
with washers

4U (Top of

device)

Bottom o

f

device

3U

Core nuts

2U

1U

Core nuts

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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.

Note Make sure that the core nuts on left and right

sides are level.

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

5. Loosen the screw, and remove the DVD drive unit
from the chassis.

6. Loosen the screw, and remove the
system backplane from the chassis.

7. Insert the chassis from the front side of the rack.

システムバックプレーン

ネジ

System backplane

Screws

ラックの外側

ラックの内側

Outside of the
rack

Inside of the
rack

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8. Tentatively fasten the flat 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.

10. Fasten tightly the 4 pan-head screws on the back side
and the 8 flat screws on the side panels (which you
fastened tentatively).

Panhead screw with washer

Panhead screw on side panel

Panhead screw on rear

Flat screws

Flat screws

Panhead screw on side panel

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11. Mount the System Backplane and secure it with
screws.

12. Mount the DVD drive unit and secure it with screws.

13. Mount the CPU/IO module 0.

Tips Mount the module while lowering the lock so the

module stacks on the way.

14. Raise the levers on the left and right sides.

15. Fasten the levers on the left and right sides with
screws.

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

Lock

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2.2.3

Removing the device from the rack

Remove the server from the rack in the following procedure.

CAUTION

Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely. Failure to
observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For
details, refer to Safety precautions in Precautions for Use.

 Do not drop the server.
 4U chassis weighs about 10 kgs. At least two persons are required to install

it.

 CPU/IO module weighs about 18 kgs. At least two persons are required to

install it.

 Do not leave the CPU/IO module of the server being pulled out.
 Do not get your fingers caught.

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

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

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 carefully 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 ba ck side. To

move the device, hold the bottom.

 Since the device is locked and cannot be pulled out, pull it out after releasing the

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

5. Hold firmly the chassis and remove it from the rack,

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

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2.3

Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-004)

By using the tower conversion kit N8843-003, you can install the rack-mount model of NEC Express5800/ft
series without using the dedicated rack.

2.3.1

Installing the Tower Conversion Kit

You may ask your maintenance personnel to install the towerk conversion kit.

WARNING

Be sure to observe the following precautions to use t he server safety. Fai lure to
observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury. For details, refer to
Safety precautions in Precautions for Use.

 Use only under the specified environment.
 Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe

CAUTION

Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely. Failure to
observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For
details, refer to Safety precautions in Precautions for Use.

 Do not carry or install the server only by a single person.
 Remove the CPU/IO module from the server before moving the server.
 Do not install the server so that the load may be concentrated on a specific

point.

 Do not install any components only by a single person.
 Do not pull out the CPU/IO module from the rack when the tower conversion

kit is unstable.

 Do not leave the CPU/IO module of the server being pulled out from tower

conversion kit.

 Do not provide the wiring for the server to exceed the rating of the power

supply.

 Do not use the server in the environment where corrosive gas is generated.

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Do not install the tower conversion kit in such places as listed below. Otherwise, the server may malfunction.

 Narrow space from which devices cannot be pulled out from the tower conversion kit completely
 Place that cannot bear the total weights of the devices mounted on tower conversion kit
 Place where stabilizers cannot be installed or where the to wer conversion kit can be installed only after the

practice of proper earthquake-resistant construction

 Place of uneven or slanting floor
 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 dioxide, h ydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, or ozone) is

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

 Place where chemicals may be accidentally sprayed over
 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 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.

 Environment where operation of the server is not guaranteed

When you have selected a site, carry the tower conversion kit to the site, then place it slowly and gently.

Important Do not hold the tower conversion kit by its front door to lift the it. The front door may

be disengaged and damage the device.

After placing the tower conversion kit, lock its two rear wheels out of four.

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2.3.2

Installing the Rack-mount Model to the Tower Conversion Kit

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

CAUTION

Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely. Failure to
observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For
details, refer to Safety precautions in Precautions for Use.

 Do not drop the server.
 4U chassis weighs about 10 kgs. At least two persons are required to install

it.

 CPU/IO module weighs about 18 kgs. At least two persons are required to

install it.

 Do not leave the CPU/IO module of the server being pulled out.
 Do not install the CPU/IO module with its cover removed.
 Do not get your fingers caught.

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

Tips If the door is locked, use the provided security

key to unlock.

2. Confirm the location of 4 core nuts on the front of the
chassis.
See the figure on the right for locations of the core nuts

(2 on the front top and 2 on the front bottom.)

Tips 4 core nuts have been installed on the front of the

chassis at shipment.

Tower conversion kit (on the front top)

Tower conversion kit (on the front bottom)

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3. Remove one screw from the AC lock bracket on the
rear of the tower conversion kit.

4. Remove the AC lock bracket.

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

6. Remove the DVD drive unit from the chassis.

7. Remove the rack mount bracket (handle) from the front of chassis.
You cannot close the door with the handle being mounted.

Keep the removed handle and screws carefully. They are needed when installing th e server in rack.

8. Insert the chassis from the front side of the tower
conversion kit.

Note Push the chassis to the end of tower conversion

kit.

AC lock bracket

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

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

11. Mount AC rock bracket and secure it with a screw.

Tower conversion kit (on the rear top)

Tower conversion kit (on the rear bottom)

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12. Insert the DVD drive unit to the chassis and secure it
with screw.

13. Slowly and carefully insert the CPU/IO module 0 into
the chassis.

Tips Keep pressing down the lock lever to keep it

unlocked when the insertion is locked.

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

15. Install the CPU/IO module 1 to the chassis with the same procedures.

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2.4

Connection

Connect peripheral devices to the server.
Connectors that allow a variety of peripheral devices to be connected are provided at the front and rear of the

server. Images on the following pages show the peripheral devices that can be connected in their standard state
and their respective connector positions.

WARNING

Be sure to observe the following precautions to use t he server safety. Fai lure to
observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury. For details, refer to
Safety precautions in Precautions for Use.

 Do not hold the power plug with wet hands
 Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe

CAUTION

Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely. Failure to
observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For
details, refer to Safety precautions in Precautions for Use.

 Use only the specified outlet to insert.
 Do not connect the power cord to an outlet that has an illegal number of

connections.

 Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it goes.
 Use only the specified power cord
 Do not connect or disconnect the interface cable with the power plugged in

the outlet.

 Use only the specified interface cable

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Note the following precautions to connect cables.
 If connecting any peripheral device and its interface cable made by other companies (a third party), contact

your sales representative to check if they can be used with the server beforehand.

 USB devices supported by the server are a Flash FDD, keyboard (including a mous e), and SSU (server

switch unit) designated by NEC. Connecting USB devices other than the above will cause malfunctions a nd
failures.

 Consult your service representative for the available modem.
 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.

 In the case of standard configuration, you need to complete setup of the operating system before install ing

external file backup device.

 The serial port connectors are reserved for maintenance.
 When the device is not Plug and Play device, turn off the server and devices to be connected before

connecting.

 Fix the power cord or interface cable with cable ties.
 Make sure that no pressure is applied on the plug of po wer cord.

USB modem

Flash FDD

Keyboard (USB mouse is connected via
hub of keyboard)

Device with serial
interface (Unavailable on
this server)

Display unit

Management LAN port

Hub (multi-port repeater)

Connect power cord
to power receptacle.

Rear of the

server

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2.4.1

Connecting to a uninterruptible power supply (UPS)

To connect the power cord of the server to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS), use the connector output on
the rear of the UPS. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the UPS.

When the power cord is connected to a UPS, the BIOS settings may need to be changed in order to link the
server with the power supply from the UPS.

To change the settings, select Server and then AC-LINK in the BIOS setup utility, and change the displayed
parameters. Select Power On to perform automatic operations by using the UPS. For details, refer to Chapter 3
(1. System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide".

Option slot

Overload protection
reset button

Connector outputs

Input connecto

r

(NEMA5-15P)

Voltage sensitivity setting button

Computer interface port (COM)

TVSS device connecto

r

Example

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Setup

This chapter describes how to set up the server.

1. Power ON

Power on the server according to instructions in this section.

2. System BIOS Setup

You can customize the BIOS settings by following the instructions in this section.

3. EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3

EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 provides useful features through the Baseboard Management Controller
(BMC).

4. EXPRESSBUILDER

EXPRESSBUILDER helps you to install Windows and maintain the server.

5. Installing Software Components

You can install Windows and bundled software.

6. Power OFF

Power off the server according to instructions in this section.

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1.

Power ON

To power on Express5800/ft series, press the POWER switch on front panel.
Follow the steps below to turn on the power.

Tips  Do not power on the server unless the module POWER LED on CPU/IO modules 0

and 1 start blinking green.

 If you power off the server, wait at least 30 seconds before turning it on again.

1. Power on the display unit and other peripheral devices connected to the server.

Note If the power code is connected to a power controller like a UPS, ensure that it is powered

on.

2. Remove the front bezel.

3. Lift up the acrylic cover in front of the power switch, and
press the POWER switch of the front panel.

Module POWER

LED

System POWER LED

Acrylic cover

POWER switch

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The System POWER LED goes on green. After a while, the "NEC" logo will appear on the screen.

Important  Do not connect or disconnect USB device while POST is running.

 Do not power off the server while POST is running.

While the "NEC" logo is displayed on the screen, Express5800/ft series executes a power-on self test
(POST) to check hardware. For details, refer to Chapter 3 (1.1 POST Check).

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1.1

POST Check

POST (Power-On Self Test) is a self-test function stored on the motherboard of Express5800/ft series. When
you power on the server, POST will start automatically to check the motherboard, DIMM, and processor (CPU)
and others. It also displays startup messages for various utilities.

You do not always need to check POST details. You will need to check messages when:

 You install a new Express5800/ft series.
 A failure is suspected.
 The display unit shows an error message.

1.1.1

Flow of POST

This section walks you through how POST is performed.

1. When you power on the system, one selected CPU/IO module will start up.
POST will be performed on this selected CPU/IO module.
According to the factory default settings, the "NEC" logo appears on the display while POST is being
performed.

Note

Keyboard becomes operable after the logo appears.

2. If Enabled is specified for Password On Boot in Security menu of SETUP, you will be prompted to enter
password after the logo is displayed. If you enter the incorrect password three times cons ecutively, POST
aborts. (You can no longer proceed.) In this case, power off the server, and power it on.

Important

Do not set a password before OS is installed.

3. If <Esc> key is pressed, the logo disappears and the details of POST are displayed.

Tips If Quiet Boot is Disabled from Boot menu in BIOS settings, the logo is not displayed

without requiring <ESC> key to be pressed.

4. POST displays several types of message. These messages let you know that the installed CPU or
connected keyboard and mouse are detected.

5. After a while, the following message is displayed on the screen.

Press <F2> SETUP, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network

By pressing the designated function key following messages, you can call the functions below upo n
completion of POST.

<F2> key: Run BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP). For information on the SETUP, refer to Chapter 3 (1.

System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide".

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<F4> key: Run Offline Tools. For information on Offline Tools, refer to Chapter 1 (12. Offline

Tools) in "Maintenance Guide".

<F12> key: Boot from network.

When a built-in SAS controller is detected, a message will appear prompting for startup of SAS BIOS
setup utility. (If you wait for a few seconds, POST will go on automatically.)
Example:

Tips  You need to start SAS BIOS Setup Utility only when you want change configuration of

built-in SAS controller. To launch utility, press Ctrl + C while the message

appears on screen.

 When utility is completed, the server will reboot itself automatically and

perform POST.

 For details on the utility, refer to Chapter 3 (3. SAS Configuration Utility) in

Maintenance Guide.

6. The screen shows the ID numbers of the connected disk drive.

7. The OS starts when POST is completed.

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1.1.2

POST Error Messages

When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the screen. For descriptions of error messages,
causes, and countermeasures, refer to Chapter 1 (6.2. POST Error Message) in "Maintenance Guide".

Note Take notes on the indication displayed on display unit before consulting with your sales

representative. Alarm messages are useful information for maintenance.

1.1.3

Behavior at Occurrence of Error

The CPU/IO module to be started first is selected depending on the primary/secondary status of modules when
the server was shutdown the last time.

At the first startup after AC OFF, the CPU/IO module (0 or 1) powered on first is managed as primary, and the
module powered on later is managed as secondary.

If POST or OS startup does not complete normally, the server will reboot itself automatically.
At the time of reboot, the CPU/IO module that was secondary before reboot is determined as primary module,

and POST or OS runs on that module (switching of boot pair).
If POST does not complete normally on both CPU/IO modules, the server will stop with the state of DC OFF or

POST halts with an error message displayed.

The following devices are connected to the primary CPU/IO module. When one CPU/IO module is disconnected
because of a failure, the remaining module is selected automatically to continue operating.

 VGA (display)
 USB device (keyboard, mouse, server switch unit, Flash FDD, optical disk drive)

Important  If the Flash FDD is connected, the drive letter may change from A to B by

switching CPU/IO modules. Changing of the drive letter does not affect the
operation of the server. If the drive letter is changed, access th e Flash FDD with
the changed drive letter.

 The drive letter of the optical disk drive is reallocated automatically. The unused

letter is allocated to the drive in the order of D to Z. If you want to set the fixed
drive letter to the optical disk drive, specify the letter which is not allocated in
the order of D to Z after setting the hard disk drive letter.

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2.

SYSTEM BIOS –SETUP–

This section describes how to configure Basic Input Output System (BIOS).
Before you install the server and add or remove optional devices, make sure you have read and understood this

section to configure properly.

2.1

Overview

The SETUP utility is provided to make basic hardware configuration for the server. This utility is pre-installed in
the flash memory of the server and ready to run.

SETUP was configured for optimal performance before the server was shipped. T herefore, in most of cases,
you do not need to use the SETUP utility. Use only when the case applies to any of cases described in
Chapter 3 (2.4 Cases that Require Configuration).

2.2

Starting and Exiting SETUP Utility

2.2.1

Starting SETUP

Run POST following Chapter 3 (1.1.1 Flow of POST).
After a while, the following message will be displayed on the lower left of the screen. (The on-screen message

depends on your system environment.)

Press <F2> SETUP, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network

If you press <F2> key at this time, SETUP runs and displays Main menu upon completion of POST. (You can
also press <F2> key to display Main menu while option ROM is expanded.)

If password is set, you will be prompted to enter password at next startup of SETUP.

Tips Up to three password entries are accepted. If you enter incorrect password consecutively

three times, the system halts (you can no longer proceed).
In this case, power off the server once, then power it on.

2.2.2

Exiting SETUP

To exit SETUP after saving parameters, select Save & Exit  Save Changes and Exit.
To exit SETUP without saving parameters, select Save & Exit  Discard Changes and Exit.

Tips To restore the default value, select Save & Exit  Load Setup Defaults.

(The default value might be different from the factory setting.)

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2.3

Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage

This section shows display examples and how to control the key. Use th e keyboard to work with the SETUP
utility.

 Cursor keys (<>, <>)

Select an item displayed on the screen. If characters of an item are highlighted, that means the item is
currently selected.

 Cursor keys (<>, <>)

Select menus including Main, Advanced, Security, Server, Boot, and Save & Exit.

 <> key/<+> key

Change the value (parameter) of the selected item. You cannot use this key when a menu which has
on the left is selected.

 <Enter> key

Press this key to confirm the selected parameter.

 <Esc> key

Pressing this key cancels pop-up dialog, or takes you to the previous screen on submenu screen. If you
keep pressing this key on Main menu, the following window is displayed. If you select Yes, the SETUP
closes without saving the changed parameters.

Quit without saving?

[Yes] No

 <F1> key

Press this key to display help information. If you need help using the SETUP, press this key. Press the
<Esc> key to go back to the original screen.

Indicates the currently displayed menu

Help

Indicates the menu
has submenus.

Setting items

Parameters (highlighted when selected*)
*: Items that cannot be specified are dimmed.

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 <F2> key

If you press this key, the following window appears. If you select Yes, the previous parameter(s) are
restored. If the value has been saved with Save & Changes, the stored values are restored.

Load Previous Values?

[Yes] No

 <F3> key

If you press this key, the following window appears. If you select Yes, restore the parameters of the
currently selected item to the default setting. (This might be different from the parameters configured
before shipment.)

Load Setup Defaults?

[Yes] No

 <F4> key

If you press this key, the following window appears. If you select Yes, the parameter you configured is
saved and SETUP closes.

Save configuration and exit?

[Yes] No

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2.4

Cases that Require Configuration

Only if a case applies to any of following cases, use the SETUP utility to change a parameter which was
configured as factory setting. Other than cases described below, do not change the settings. A list of SETUP
parameters and factory settings are described in Chapter 3 (1. System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide".

Category Description To be changed Remark

Change date and time

Main  System Date
Main  System Time

Configurable on OS

On/Off NumLock at power ON Boot  Bootup Numlock  ON

Basic

Hide the logo during POST

Boot  Quite Boot  Disabled

Pressing the <Esc> key
hide the logo tentatively.

Option
board

Enable Option ROM Scan of
installed option board

Advanced  PCI Configuration  PCI
Slot X Option ROM  Enabled

X is PCI slot number of the
option board

Change the boot order of
devices

Boot  Boot Option Priorities 
Change the boot priority

When you use
EXPRESSBUILDER, set
CD/DVD to the highest
priority.

Boot

Use remote wake-up function
(via LAN)

Advanced  Advanced Chipset
Control  Wake On LAN/PME 
Enabled

Set a password

Security  Administrator Password 
Enter a password

Security  User Password  Enter a
password

If password is set, a
message to require
password is displayed at
next time SETUP is
launched.

Security

Restrict bootup by entering
password

Security  Password on Boot 
Enabled

Can be selected when
password is set.

When the server is supplied
with power from UPS, always
turn on the power.

Server  AC-LINK  Power On

If the server is turned off by
using POWER switch, leave it
OFF even when UPS supplies
power.

Server  AC-LINK  Last State

UPS
Power link

Keep the power OFF even
when UPS supplies power.

Server  AC-LINK  Stay off

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Password

If you have set a password, a message prompt you to enter password will be displayed from the next time.

Enter password [ ]

You can attempt password entry up to 3 times. If you entered an incorrect password 3 times, operation

stops. (You cannot operate further.) Turn off the power.

Saving changes

If you finish configuration, select Save & Exit and then Save Changes and Exit to save changes and exit.
If you wish to exit without saving the changed parameters, select Save & Exit and then D iscard Chang es

and Exit.

Or if you wish to restore the setting to default values, select Save & Exit

and then Load Setup Defaults.

(The default value might be different from the factory setting.)

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EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3

3.1

Overview

EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 provides a variety of features using BMC (Baseboard Management Controller),
which is a system management LSI.

Refer to "EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 User's Guide" for more information.
EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 monitors the power unit, fans, temperature, and voltage of the server. If you have

the management LAN port connected to the network, you can remotely perform the following over a web
browser or SSH client:

 Manage the server
 Remotely control the keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM)
 Remotely access a CD/DVD/floppy disk/ISO image/USB memory.

To actualize these functions, virtual USB mass storage (Remote FD, Remote CD/DVD, Remote USB Memory,
or Virtual Flash) is always connected as USB mass storage.

Tips Use Offline Tools of the server to reset BMC.

Refer to Chapter 3 (2. BMC Configuration) in Maintenance Guide for more information.

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3.2

EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 Network configuration

To enable EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 to be used via ne twork, network configuration is required. Belo w is an
example of the configuration procedure which enables EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 to be used via a web
browser.

1. Run POST following Chapter 3 (1.1.1 Flow of POST). Wait until the fol

l

owing message appears on the lower

left of the screen.

Press <F2> SETUP, <F4> ROM Utility, <F12> Network

2. If you press the <F4> key at this time, Off-line TOOL starts upon completion of POST.
You can also press the <F4> key while the NEC logo is being displayed to open the Off-line TOOL MENU
screen.

3. The keyboard selection screen appears. Select your keyboard type.

After that, the Off-line TOOL MENU screen appears. On this screen, specify the network settings for
EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.

4. When the Off-line TOOL MENU appears, select BMC Configuration, BMC Configuration, Network: CPU/IO
module 0/1, and then Property.

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5. If Property is selected, the following screen is displayed. On this screen, enable or disable DHCP or specify

IP Address/Subnet Mask.

6. Connect the LAN cable to the management LAN connector in order to connect to the network. It will be

available for use if you access EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 via Web browser from management PC
according to the setting.

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EXPRESSBUILDER

EXPRESSBUILDER helps you to install Windows or maintain the server.

4.1

Features of EXPRESSBUILDER

EXPRESSBUILDER provides the following features.

Features Descriptions

Setup
(Windows reinstallation)

Installs Windows on your server. Easily completes the process to installation of
applications. To use this feature, select Os installation in the menu after boot.

Bundled software Stores various bundled software (such as NEC ESMPRO Agent).
Maintenance

Diagnoses your server system. To use this feature, select Tool menu in the menu
after boot.

Storage of documents

Stores various documents (including "User’s Guide", "Installation Guide" and
"Maintenance Guide").

4.2

Using EXPRESSBUILDER

Use EXPRESSBUILDER provided with the server to install operating system or diagnose your system.

Start EXPRESSBUILDER in the following procedure.
 Set the DVD to the optical disk drive of the server and restart the server. Or, press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>

keys.

 Set the DVD to a computer running Windows. Autorun menu appears automatically.

If the Top menu does not appear, double-click the icon of optical disk drive where you set the media.

Refer to Chapter 3 (5. Details of EXPRESSBUILDER) in Maintenance Guide for more information.

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Installing Software Components

Continue to install software components such as OS.
Refer to the instructions below.

 Installation Guide (Windows)
 Installation Guide (VMware)

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Power OFF

Follow the steps below to turn off the power. If Express5800/ft series is connected with a UPS, see manuals
provided with the UPS or the application that controls the UPS.

1. Shut down the OS.

2. The server automatically turns off after the OS shuts down.
The Module POWER LED on each CPU/IO module will be blinking when AC power is supplied.

3. Power off all peripheral devices.

Tips Hibernate function of Windows Server cannot be used. Do not set Hibernate at Windows

shutdown.

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Appendix

1. Specifications

Describes specifications of the server.

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Specifications

Model N8800-173F N8800-174F

Intel® Xeon® Processor

Type

E5-2603 E5-2670

Clock speed

1.80GHz 2.60GHz

Standard / Maximum

1/2 (per one module)

Tertiary cache

10M 20M

CPU

Number of cores (C) /
Number of threads (T)
(1CPU)

4C/4T 8C/16T

Chipset

Intel ® C602 Chipset

Capacity
Standard / Maximum

Not pre-installed / 256GB (16x 16GB) (per one module)

Memory module

DDR3L-1600 Registered DIMM (4/8/16GB)

Maximum clock speed

1066MHz 1333MHz

Memory

Error check, correction

ECC, x4 SDDC

Standard

–

Maximum 2.5-inch HDD: SAS 14.4TB (16x 900GB)

The user area is reduced to a half of the physical capacity due to duplication.

Hard disk
drive

Hot swap

Supported

Interface

SAS 6Gb/s

Optical disk drive

Built-in

Auxiliary
storage
device

FDD Option: Flash FDD (1.44MB)

Purchase separately as needed.

Refer to Chapter 3 (4. Flash FDD) in Maintenance Guide for more information.
Expansion
slots

Supported slot 2x PCI EXPRESS 2.0 (x4 lane, x8 socket)

(Low profile)

2x PCI EXPRESS 2.0 (x8 lane, x8 socket)
(Full height)
2x PCI EXPRESS 2.0 (x4 lane, x8 socket)
(Low profile)

Chip / Video RAM

Management controller chip / 32 MB

Graphics

Graphic display /
resolution

16,770,000 colors: 640  480, 800  600, 1,024  768

65536 colors:1,280  1,024
Interface 4xUSB 2.0 (1x Front, 3x Rear)

1x Analog RGB (Mini D-sub 15 pin, 1x Rear)

2x1000BASE-T LAN connector

(1000/100/10BASE-T, RJ45, 2x Rear)

1x Management LAN connector

(100/10BASE-T, RJ45, 1x Rear)

4xUSB 2.0 (1x Front, 3x Rear)
1x Analog RGB (Mini D-sub15 pin, 1x Rear)
2x1000BASE-T LAN connector
(1000/100/10BASE-T, RJ45, 2x Rear)
2x10GBASE-T LAN connector
(10G/1000/100BASE-T, RJ45, 2x Rear)
1x Management LAN connector
(100/10BASE-T, RJ45, 1x Rear)

Power supply 800W 80 Plus® Platinum compliant (bipolar grounded outlet)

100-127 / 200-240 VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz ±3Hz
External dimensions
(width  depth  height)

483mm (width) × 736mm (depth)× 178mm (height) (Front bezel included)
Weight (Standard/ Max.) 45 kg / 51 kg

Power consumption
(100V at maximum configuration)

1300 VA/1290 W
Environmental requirements

Temperature/Humidity

Operating: 10 to 35°C / 20 to 80%,

Storage: –10 to 55°C / 20 to 80% (No condensation either when operating or when stored)
Main accessories

EXPRESSBUILDER (NEC ESMPRO Manager (Windows),

NEC ESMPRO Agent, User’s Guide (electronic document) included),
Installed OS

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Supported OS

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise SP1

VMware vSphere5.1