NEC Exress5800, Express5800, R120g-2E, EXP330A User Manual

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NEC Express Server Express5800 Series

Express5800/R120g-2E EXP330A

User’s Guide

Chapter 1 General Description

Chapter 2 Preparations

Chapter 3 Setup

Chapter 4 Appendix

10.115.02-101.01 April 2016

Manuals

Express5800/R120g-2E User's Guide

Manuals

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

PDF

) in EXPRESSBUILDER.

Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices

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

Read these cautions before using this server.

Getting Started

Describes how to use this server, from unpacking to operations. See this guide first and read the outline of this product.

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User’s Guide

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

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

and suitable location for this server

Chapter 3: Setup System BIOS configurations and summary of EXPRESSBUILDER

Chapter 4: Appendix Specifications and other information

PDF

Installation Guide (Windows)

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

Chapter 2: Installing Bundled

Software

Installation of NEC ESMPRO, Universal RAID Utility, and other bundled software

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Maintenance Guide

Chapter 1: Maintenance Server maintenance and troubleshooting

Chapter 2: Useful Features The detail of system BIOS settings, RAID Configuration Utility, and

EXPRESSBUILDER

Chapter 3: Appendix Error messages and Windows Event Logs

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Other manuals

The detail of NEC ESMPRO, Universal RAID Utility, and other features

EXPRESSBUILDER

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

POST ........................................................................................................................................................... 8

BMC ........................................................................................................................................................... 8

Trademarks ........................................................................................................................................................... 9

License Agreement Notice ................................................................................................................................... 10

Warnings and Additions to This Document .......................................................................................................... 13

Latest editions ............................................................................................................................................. 13

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

Handling precautions .................................................................................................................................. 15

Chapter 1 General Description ......................................................................................................................... 17

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 18

Accessories ................................................................................................................................................. 19

Features ...................................................................................................................................................... 20

3.1

Firmware and Software Version Management ................................................................................. 23

Names and Functions of Parts .................................................................................................................... 24

4.1

Front View (With Front Bezel) .......................................................................................................... 24

4.2

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

4.3

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

4.4

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

4.5

Internal View .................................................................................................................................... 30

4.6

Motherboard .................................................................................................................................... 31

4.7

Status Indicators .............................................................................................................................. 33

4.7.1

POWER LED ( ) ......................................................................................................... 33

4.7.2

STATUS LED 1, 2 ( ) ..................................................................................................... 33

4.7.3

LINK/ACT LED ( 1, 2, M) ................................................................................... 35

4.7.4

Optical Disk Drive Access LED (option) ............................................................................. 35

4.7.5

UID LED (ID) ...................................................................................................................... 35

4.7.6

Power Capping LED .......................................................................................................... 35

4.7.7

LED on a hard disk drive ................................................................................................... 36

4.7.8

LEDs for LAN connectors .................................................................................................. 37

4.7.9

AC POWER LED on Power Unit ........................................................................................ 38

4.7.10

Global HDD LED1,2(1- -2) .............................................................................................. 39

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Chapter 2 Preparations .................................................................................................................................... 40

Installing Internal Optional Devices ................................................................................................................. 41

1.1

Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................... 41

1.2

Anti-static Measures ............................................................................................................................. 42

1.3

Overview of Installation and Removal .................................................................................................. 43

1.4

Confirming Servers (UID Switch) ......................................................................................................... 45

1.5

Removing Front Bezel .......................................................................................................................... 46

1.6

Removing Top Cover ............................................................................................................................ 48

1.7

Removing Support Bar ......................................................................................................................... 49

1.8

Removing Air Duct ................................................................................................................................ 50

1.9

TPM Kit ................................................................................................................................................ 51

1.9.1

Installation ............................................................................................................................... 51

1.10

Processor (CPU) ................................................................................................................................ 52

1.10.1

Maximum number of processor cores supported by this server ............................................. 52

1.10.2

Installation .............................................................................................................................. 53

1.10.3

Replacement / Removal ......................................................................................................... 57

1.11

DIMM ................................................................................................................................................. 58

1.11.1

Maximum supported memory size ......................................................................................... 59

1.11.2

Memory clock ......................................................................................................................... 60

1.11.3

Memory RAS feature ............................................................................................................. 61

1.11.4

DIMM installation order .......................................................................................................... 62

1.11.5

Installation .............................................................................................................................. 64

1.11.6

Removal / Replacement ......................................................................................................... 65

1.11.7

Cluster On Die and Early Snoop features .............................................................................. 66

1.11.8

Using Memory RAS feature ................................................................................................... 69

1.12

Flash Backup Unit for RAID Controller ............................................................................................... 79

1.12.1

Handling precautions ............................................................................................................. 79

1.12.2

Installation .............................................................................................................................. 79

1.12.3

Removal ................................................................................................................................. 82

1.13

Additional / Redundant Fan Unit ........................................................................................................ 83

1.13.1

Installation .............................................................................................................................. 84

1.13.2

Replacement / Removal ......................................................................................................... 84

1.14

Backup Device ................................................................................................................................... 85

1.14.1

Installation .............................................................................................................................. 85

1.14.2

Removal ................................................................................................................................. 87

1.15

PCI Card ............................................................................................................................................ 88

1.15.1

Notes ..................................................................................................................................... 88

1.15.2

Supported PCI cards and available slots ............................................................................... 89

1.15.3

Installation .............................................................................................................................. 91

1.15.4

Removal ................................................................................................................................. 92

1.15.5

Installing RAID Controller ....................................................................................................... 92

1.16

Additional 2.5-inch HDD Cage ........................................................................................................... 93

1.16.1

Installation .............................................................................................................................. 93

1.16.2

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

1.17

Additional 2.5-inch HDD Cage (Rear) .............................................................................................. 100

1.17.1

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

1.17.2

Removal ............................................................................................................................... 104

1.18

2.5-inch PCIe SSD Installation Kit .................................................................................................... 105

1.18.1

Installation ............................................................................................................................ 105

1.18.2

Removal ............................................................................................................................... 116

1.19

Optical Disk Drive ............................................................................................................................ 117

1.19.1

Installation ............................................................................................................................ 117

1.19.2

Removal ............................................................................................................................... 118

1.20

Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System ...................................................................... 119

1.20.1

Connecting cables ............................................................................................................... 120

1.20.2

Notes on Building RAID System .......................................................................................... 128

1.21

Installing Air Duct ............................................................................................................................. 129

1.22

Installing Support Bar ....................................................................................................................... 129

1.23

Installing Top Cover ......................................................................................................................... 129

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1.24

2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive .................................................................................................................. 130

1.24.1

Installation ............................................................................................................................ 130

1.24.2

Removal ............................................................................................................................... 132

1.24.3

Replacing a hard disk drive in the RAID System (Auto Rebuild) .......................................... 132

1.25

3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive .................................................................................................................. 133

1.25.1

Installation ............................................................................................................................ 133

1.25.2

Removal ............................................................................................................................... 135

1.25.3

Replacing a hard disk drive in the RAID System (Auto Rebuild) .......................................... 135

1.26

Power Supply Unit ........................................................................................................................... 136

1.26.1

Cold Redundant Feature ...................................................................................................... 136

1.26.2

Installation ............................................................................................................................ 137

1.26.3

Replacing a failed power supply unit.................................................................................... 138

1.27

Installing Front Bezel ....................................................................................................................... 139

Installation and Connection ........................................................................................................................... 140

2.1

Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 140

2.1.1

Installing Rack ....................................................................................................................... 140

2.1.2

Installing the server to the rack or removing it from the rack ................................................. 142

2.2

Connection ......................................................................................................................................... 149

2.2.1

Connecting to Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) .............................................................. 152

Chapter 3 Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 153

Turning on the Server .................................................................................................................................... 154

1.1

POST ................................................................................................................................................. 155

1.1.1

POST sequence .................................................................................................................... 155

1.1.2

POST error messages ........................................................................................................... 157

BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) .......................................................................................................................... 158

2.1

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

2.2

Starting SETUP Utility ........................................................................................................................ 158

2.3

Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage ............................................................................... 159

2.4

Cases that Require Configuration ...................................................................................................... 161

2.5

BIOS setting by network ..................................................................................................................... 163

2.5.1

Overview ................................................................................................................................ 163

2.5.2

Backing up the BIOS setting .................................................................................................. 164

2.5.3

Restoring the BIOS setting .................................................................................................... 164

2.5.4

Notes ..................................................................................................................................... 166

EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 ......................................................................................................................... 167

3.1

Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 167

3.2

EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 Network Configuration .......................................................................... 167

EXPRESSBUILDER ...................................................................................................................................... 169

4.1

Features of EXPRESSBUILDER ........................................................................................................ 169

4.2

Usage of EXPRESSBUILDER ........................................................................................................... 169

Installing Software Components .................................................................................................................... 170

Turning Off the Server ................................................................................................................................... 171

Chapter 4 Appendix ....................................................................................................................................... 172

Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 173

Interrupt Lines ............................................................................................................................................... 179

Glossary ........................................................................................................................................................ 180

Revision Record ............................................................................................................................................ 181

Conventions Used in This Document

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Conventions Used in This Document

Signs and symbols for safety

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

WARNING

Indicates there is a risk of death or serious personal injury

CAUTION

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

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

Attention This symbol indicates the presence of a hazard if

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

Prohibited Action

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

Mandatory Action

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

(Example in this guide)

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.

(Do not disassemble)

(Electric shock risk)

(Example)

(Disconnect a plug)

Symbol to draw attention

Description of a warning

Term indicating a degree of danger

Conventions Used in This Document

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Notations used in the text

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

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

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

malfunctions could occur.

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

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

Optical disk drive

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

• DVD-ROM drive

• DVD Super MULTI drive

Hard disk drive



Unless otherwise stated, hard disk drive (HDD) described in this document refers to both of the following.

• Hard disk drive (HDD)

• Solid state drive (SSD)

Removable media



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

• USB flash drive

• Flash FDD

Conventions Used in This Document

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Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows)

Windows Operating Systems are referred to as follows.

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

Notations in this document Official names of Windows

Windows Server 2012 R2

Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard

Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter

Windows Server 2012

Windows Server 2012 Standard

Windows Server 2012 Datacenter

Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard

Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise

POST

POST described in this document refers to the following.

• Power On Self-Test

BMC

BMC described in this document refers to the following.

• Baseboard Management Controller

Trademarks

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Trademarks

EXPRESSSCOPE and ExpressUpdate are registered trademark of NEC Corporation.

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

other countries.

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

Avago, LSI, and the LSI & Design logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avago Technologies in the United States and/or

other countries.

PCI Express is a trademark of Peripheral Component Interconnect Special Interest Group.

InfiniBand is a trademark or service mark of InfiniBand Trade Association.

Mellanox, and its logo, and Connect-X, Switch-X, MLNX-OS products are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mellanox

Technologies in Israel and other countries.

Qlogic is a trademark or registered trademark of QLogic Corporation.

Broadcom and NetXtreme are trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and (or) related organizations in the United States, EU and other

countries.

All other product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

trademark owners.

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License Agreement Notice

Open source software of following license is included in the part of this product (system BIOS).

• EDK/EDKII

• UEFI Network Stack II and iSCSI

• Crypto package using WPA Supplicant

Open source software of following license is included in the part of this product (Off-line Tools).

• EDK/EDKII

EDK/EDKII

BSD License from Intel

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

・ Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following

disclaimer.

・ Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the

following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

・ Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or

promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.

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UEFI NETWORK STACK II and iSCSI

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4. The names "OpenSSL Toolkit" and "OpenSSL Project" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without prior written permission. For written permission, please contact

openssl-core@openssl.org.

5. Products derived from this software may not be called "OpenSSL" nor may "OpenSSL" appear in their names without prior written permission of the OpenSSL Project.

6. Redistributions of any form whatsoever must retain the following acknowledgment: "This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/)"

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This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com).

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1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

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

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

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

representative.

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

operations.

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

Keep this document for future use.

Latest editions

This document was created based on the information available at the time of its creation. The screen images, messages, and procedures are subject to change without notice. Substitute as appropriate when content has been modified.

The most recent version of User’s Guide, as well as other related documents, is also available for download from the following website.

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Safety notes

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

Warning labels are attached on or near the components with potential hazards. These labels are attached or printed on the components.

Do not remove or black out these labels and keep them clean. If no labels are attached or printed on the server, contact your sales representative.

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Handling precautions

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

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

devices can cause server to malfunction.

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

Preparations (2. Installation and Connection).

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

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

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

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

disk.

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

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

before turning on the server after power off.

• Do not press the POWER switch to turn on the server before the STATUS LED1, 2 (amber) is unlit.

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

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

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

Maintenance) in "Maintenance Guide" for details.

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

recommended.

• Any copy-protected CD that does not conform to standards is not supported.

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

− After transportation

− After storage

− After a period of disuse in which storage conditions did not conform to those at which server operations

are guaranteed (Temperature: 5°C to 40°C [5°C to 45°C when an option is installed, subject to restrictions on the configuration], Humidity: 20% to 80%)

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

recommended if high accuracy timing is required by the system.

• Observe the storage conditions (Temperature: −10°C to 55°C, Humidity: 20% to 80%, No

condensation of moisture) to store the server.

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

• If this server, internal optional devices, and media set for the backup devices (tape cartridges) are

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

Reference: Time effective at avoiding condensation in winter (more than 10°C differences between the

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

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

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

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

a computer to minimize strain on your body.

Keep proper posture

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

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

directed slightly downward toward the monitor. With the proper

posture described above, no unnecessary strain is applied on any

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

relaxed.

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

being too close to the monitor could cause fatigue or deteriorated

eyesight.

Adjust the angle of your display

Most display units are designed for adjustment of the horizontal and

vertical angles. This adjustment is important to prevent the screen

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

see. Working without adjusting the display to a comfortable angle

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

get tired easily. Adjust the viewing angle before use.

Adjust the brightness and contrast of the display

Display screens have functions to control brightness and contrast.

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

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

or too dark display is bad for your eyes.

Adjust the angle of keyboard

Some keyboards are ergonomically designed, which allow the angle

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

reduce tension on your shoulders, arms, and fingers.

Clean your equipment

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

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

Take rest breaks

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

recommended.

Tips for your health and safety

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NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R120g-2E

General Description

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

1. Introduction

2. Accessories

Describes the accessories of the server.

3. Features

Describes the features of the server and server management.

4. Names and Functions of Parts

Describes the name of each part contained in this server.

1. Introduction

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Chapter 1 General Description

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this NEC Express5800 Series product.

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

NEC’s latest technology and architectures realize high-power and high-speed operation that cannot be matched by existing servers.

The server is designed with consideration of not only reliability but also expandability, which enables you to use it as a network server.

Read this document before using the server thoroughly to fully understand handling of Express5800 Series Server and appreciate its functions to the maximum extent.

2. Accessories

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Chapter 1 General Description

Accessories

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

• Front Bezel

• Bezel Lock Key (attached to Front Bezel)

• Slide Rails

• Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices

• Getting Started

• SAS cable (RAID controller is unmounted)

• Fixing screws for internal backup device

*1 Only included with 16x2.5-inch drive models.

Make sure you have all accessories and inspect them. If an accessory is missing or damaged, 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.

3. Features

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Chapter 1 General Description

Features

The server has the following features:

High performance

• Intel Xeon processor

-N8101-1068F: Intel Xeon processor E5-2603v4 (1.70GHz 6Core)

-N8101-1069F: Intel Xeon processor E5-2609v4 (1.70GHz 8Core)

-N8101-1070F: Intel Xeon processor E5-2620v4 (2.10GHz 8Core)

-N8101-1071F: Intel Xeon processor E5-2623v4 (2.60GHz 4Core)

-N8101-1072F: Intel Xeon processor E5-2630v4 (2.20GHz 10Core)

-N8101-1073F: Intel Xeon processor E5-2650v4 (2.20GHz 12Core)

-N8101-1074F: Intel Xeon processor E5-2660v4 (2.00GHz 14Core)

-N8101-1075F: Intel Xeon processor E5-2690v4 (2.60GHz 14Core)

• Turbo Boost Technology feature *1

• Hyper Threading Technology feature *1

• High-speed memory access (DDR4 1600/1866/2133/2400 supported) *2

• High-speed disk access (SATA 6Gbps, 6Gbps, and SAS 12Gbps supported))

• High-speed 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T (2 ports) interface (1Gbps/100Mbps/10Mbps supported)

High reliability

• Processor throttle-ring feature

• Memory monitoring feature (error correction/error detection)

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

• Memory x4 SDDC feature

• Memory mirroring, memory LockStep (x8 SDDC), memory sparing features

• Memory throttle-ring feature

• Bus parity error detection

• Temperature detection

• Error detection

• Internal fan monitoring feature

• Internal voltage monitoring feature

• Power redundant feature (hot swapping supported)

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

• Auto rebuild feature (hot swapping supported)

• BIOS password feature

• The security lock that comes with Front Bezel

• Redundant fan configuration

• Fan (hot swapping supported)

• HDD (hot swapping supported)

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Management Utilities

• NEC ESMPRO

• ExpressUpdate

• Remote controlling feature (EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3)

• RAID system management utility (Universal RAID Utility)

• Hard disk drive monitoring

• Power supply monitoring

Power saving and noiseless design

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

• Power consumption monitoring feature

• Power control feature

• 80 PLUS

Titanium certified high efficiency power supply *3

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

• Silent sound design

• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

Technology supported

• Cold redundant feature

Expandability

• PCI Express 3.0 (x16 lanes): 2 slot

• PCI Express 3.0 (x8 lanes): 2 slots *4

• PCI Express 2.0 (x4 lanes): 1 slot (x8 socket)

• Large capacity memory of up to 512 GB *5

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

• Expansion Bay (for hard disk drives):

– 16x 2.5-inch Drive Model: 2.5-inch drive bay 16 slots *6

– 26x 2.5-inch Drive Model: 2.5-inch drive bay 26 slots *7 – 3.5-inch Drive Model: 3.5-inch drive bay 12 slots , 2.5-inch drive bay: 2 slots *8

• Optical disk drive bay provided as standard *9

• Expansion Bay (for backup unit) provided as standard *9

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

• USB2.0 interface (Rear: 2 ports, internal: 1 port)

• Two LAN ports

• Management LAN port (1 port)

Ready to use

• No cable connection is required to install a hard disk drive, additional power supply unit, and redundant fan

unit (hot swap supported).

• Slide rails for each installation

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Many built-in Features

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

• El Torito Bootable CD-ROM (no emulation mode) format supported

• Software power-off

• Remote power-on feature

• AC-Link feature

• Remote console feature

• Power switch mask

• Connector for display unit provided on front panel*9

• Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) conforming to IPMI v2.0

• Secure boot supported

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 backup and restore BIOS/BMC settings using EXPRESSSCOPE Profile Key

*1: Unsupported on Xeon processor E5-2603 v4, E5-2609 v4 embedded models.

*2: Processor core speed depends on processor type, number and type of DIMMs installed.

*3: Requires N8181-118F power unit. Power supply unit N8181-121F/122F/123F is compliant to 80 Plus

Platinum.

*4: In 2-CPU configuration. One slot in 1-CPU configuration.

*5: In 2-CPU configuration. Up to 256 GB in 1-CPU configuration.

*6: When an N8154-74 2.5-inch HDD cage is installed. A 2.5-inch drive bay with 8 slots is provided in

standard configuration.

*7: When an N8154-75 2.5-inch HDD cage and an N8154-76 2.5-inch HDD cage (rear) are installed.

A 2.5-inch drive bay with 16 slots is provided in standard configuration.

*8: When an N8154-76 2.5-inch HDD cage (rear) is installed. A 3.5-inch drive bay with 12 slots is provided in

standard configuration.

*9: Provided only for 16x 2.5-inch drive model.

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Firmware and Software Version Management

Use of NEC ESMPRO Manager, ExpressUpdate Agent, and EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 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 Parts

This section describes the names of the server parts.

4.1

Front View (With Front Bezel)

16x 2.5-inch Drive Model

26x 2.5-inch Drive Model / 3.5-inch Drive Model

(1)

(2)

(3)-1

(4)

(5)

(6) (7)

(3)-2

(8)

(1)

(2)

(3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

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(1) Front Bezel

A cover to protect the front of the server. This cover can be

locked with the provided Bezel Lock Key.

(2) Key Slot

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

(3) LINK/ACT LED

LEDs for showing the status of accessing to the network.

(See page 35)

(3)-1: LAN1 connector

(3)-2: LAN2 connector

(4) Power Capping LED

An LED for showing the power capping status of the server.

(5) STATUS LED 1, 2

An LED for showing the server status.

(See page 33)

(6) Unit ID (UID) LED

An LED for maintaining the server. This LED turns on when

UID Switch is pressed. Commands from the software also

cause it to turn on or flash.

(See page 35)

(7) POWER LED

An LED for showing the power status of server.

(See page 33)

(8) Global HDD LED

LEDs for showing the hard disk drive status.

(See page 39)

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4.2

Front View (Without Front Bezel)

16x 2.5-inch Drive Model

(9) DISK LED

LEDs for showing the hard disk drive status.

The LED provided for each HDD.

(See page 36)

(10) 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Bay

Bays for installing HDDs.

(11) USB Connectors (front)

Connectors for connecting USB interface devices.

(12) RESET Switch

A switch for resetting the server.

(13) DUMP Switch (NMI)

A switch for collecting the memory dump.

(14) BMC RESET Switch

A switch for resetting BMC of this server. Use the switch

only when there is a problem with EXPRESSSCOPE

Engine 3 (BMC).

To use this switch, press it at least five seconds.

(15) POWER Switch/LED

A switch for turning on/off the server. Press once to turn on

the server. POWER LED lights when it is on. Press it again

to turn off the server. Hold down the switch for four seconds

or more to forcibly turn off the server.

(See page 33)

(16) Unit ID (UID) Switch/LED

A switch for turning on/off UID LED.

Pressing the switch once turns on UID LED and pressing

again turns off the LED.

Commands from the software also cause it to turn on or

flash.

(See page 35)

(17) Display Connector *1

A connector for connecting a display. This connector

cannot be used with the display connector on rear panel at

the same time.

(18) Pull-out Tab

A tab for showing the model number and serial number of

the server.

(19) 2.5-inch Additional HDD Cage Bay

A bay for installing 2.5-inch Additional HDD cage.

(20) Expansion Bay (for file backup unit)

A bay for installing an optional RDX drive.

(21) Optical Disk Drive Bay

A bay for installing an optical disk drive.

Either of the following drive can be installed.

– DVD-ROM drive

– DVD SuperMULTI drive

*1 The tray of optical disk drive cannot open depending on the

connector of display cable. In this case, disconnect the

display cable and then open/close the tray.

(9)-1

(10)

(19)

(20) (21)

(18)

(11)

(15)

(16)

(17)

(12) (13) (14)

(9)-2

See 4.1 Front View (With Front Bezel).

(5) (4)

(3)

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26x 2.5-inch Drive Model

12x 3.5-inch Drive Model

(9) DISK LED

LEDs for showing the hard disk drive status.

The LED provided for each HDD.

(See page 36)

(10) 2.5-inch / 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Bay

Bays for installing HDDs.

(11) USB Connectors (front)

Connectors for connecting USB interface devices.

(12) DUMP Switch (NMI)

A switch for collecting the memory dump.

(13) BMC RESET Switch

A switch for resetting BMC of this server. Use the switch

only when there is a problem with EXPRESSSCOPE

Engine 3 (BMC).

To use this switch, press it at least five seconds.

(14) POWER Switch

A switch for turning on/off the server. Press once to turn on

the server. POWER LED lights when it is on. Press it again

to turn off the server. Hold down the switch for four seconds

or more to forcibly turn off the server.

(15) Unit ID (UID) Switch

A switch for turning on/off UID LED.

Pressing the switch once turns on UID LED and pressing

again turns off the LED.

(16) Pull-out Tab

A tab for showing the part number and serial number of the

server.

(17) 2.5-inch Additional HDD Cage Bay

A bay for installing 2.5-inch Additional HDD cage.

(9)-1 (9)-2

(16)

(11)

(13) (12) (10)

(17)

(16)

(11)

(14)

(15)

(9)-1 (9)-2

See 4.1 Front View (With Front Bezel).

(13) (12) (10)

(14)

(15)

See 4.1 Front View (With Front Bezel).

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4.3

Rear View

(1) Power Unit

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

(2) AC Inlet

A socket for connecting the power cord.

(3) AC POWER LED

An LED for showing the power supply status.

(See page 38)

(4) Cap Screw

A screw for fixing the top cover.

(5) Slot for PCI Card

Slots for installing PCI cards.

"1", "2", "3", "4", and "5" indicate PCI slot number.

(6) USB Connectors

Connectors for connecting USB interface devices.

(7) LINK/ACT LED

LEDs for showing the access status of LAN.

(See page 37)

(8) LAN Connectors

LAN connectors which supports

1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T.

(10)-1: LAN1 port connector

(10)-2: LAN2 port connector

If Shared BMC LAN feature is enabled in ROM Utility, LAN

connector 1 can also be used as the management LAN port.

Sharing port is not recommended from the point of performance

and security.

(9) SPEED LED

LEDs for showing the transfer speed of LAN ports.

(See page 37)

(10) Management LAN Connector

A LAN connector which supports

1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T. This port

cannot be used as a data transmission port.

This port is used for connecting to EXPRESSSCOPE

Engine 3.

(11) Serial Port A (COM) Connector

A connector for connecting serial interface devices.

This cannot connect to a network line directly.

(12) Display Connector

A connector for connecting a display.

This connector cannot be used with the display

connector on front panel at the same time.

(13) UID Switch/LED

A switch for turning on/off UID LED.

Pressing the switch once turns on UID LED and

pressing again turns off the LED.

Commands from the software also cause it to turn on

or flash.

(See page 35)

(14) 2.5-inch Additional HDD Cage Bay

A bay for installing 2.5-inch Additional HDD cage

(Rear). Not available in 16x 2.5-inch drive models.

(5)-1 (5)-2 (5)-3 (5)-4 (5)-5

(8)-2

(8)-1

(7)

(10) (9) (6)

(11) (12) (13)

(1) (2) (3) (4)

(14)

(7)

(9)

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4.4

External View

(1) Top Cover (front)

(2) Release Button

(3) Top Cover (rear)

(2)

(1)

(3)

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4.5

Internal View

The duct and support bar are not shown in the figure below.

(1) Protective Cover

(2) Backplane

(3) Cooling Fan

-1 FAN5F (optional) -6 FAN5R

-2 FAN4F (optional) -7 FAN4R

-3 FAN3F (optional) -8 FAN3R

-4 FAN2F (optional) -9 FAN2R

-5 FAN1F (optional) -10 FAN1R

16x 2.5-inch drive models:

FAN2R to FAN5R are factory installed. FAN2F to FAN5F* are used

when optional redundant fan unit is installed.

26x 2.5/3.5-inch drive models:

FAN1R to FAN5R are factory installed. FAN1F to FAN5F* are used

when optional redundant fan unit is installed.

(4) Processor (CPU)

Mounted beneath the heat sink.

(5) DIMM (optional)

(6) Motherboard

(7) Power Supply Unit

(8) Expander Card

(9) Rear Cooling Fan

(10) 2.5-inch Additional Rear HDD Cage

(11) PCI Slots

(3)-1 (3)-2 (3)-3 (3)-4 (3)-5

(3)-6 (3)-7 (3)-8 (3)-9 (3)-10 (1) (2) (2) (8) (4) (7)

(10) (9) (6) (11)

(5)

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Motherboard

(2) (1)-2 (24) (3)

(5)

(7)-1 (7)-2 (8)-2

(21)

(2)

(8)-1

(1)-1

(2)

(27)

(26)

(25)-1 (25)-2

(10)

(20)-1

(15) (16) (14) (12)

(9)

(18) (13)

(19) (23) (22)

(4) (6)

(11)

(20)-2

(20)-3

(20)-4

(20)-5

(17)

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(1) Processor (CPU) Socket

-1 Processor #1 (CPU#1)

-2 Processor #2 (CPU#2)

(2) DIMM Socket

(3) Front Panel Connector

(4) Fan Board Connector

(5) Connector for SATA Optical Disk/Backup Unit Powe

Supply

(6) Connector for HDD Cage Power Supply

(7) Connector for MB Power Supply

(8) Connector for CPU Power Supply

(9) Lithium Battery

(10) Clear CMOS Jumper

(11) Clear Password Jumper

(12) USB Memory Module Connector

(13) SGPIO Cable Connector

(14) Connector for Optional COM

Connect an additional RS-232C connector kit N8117-01A

to use this port as a serial port B.

(15) SPI Flash Mezzanine Connector

EXPRESSSCOPE Profile Key (SPI Flash memory) has

been installed, where BIOS and BMC configuration data is

stored. Relocate it when replacing motherboard to inherit

configuration data.

(16) Front Display Connector

(17) TPM kit Connector

(18) SATA Optical Disk Drive Connector

(19) SATA Connector

(20) PCI Connector

The last digit number indicates PCI card slot number. Fo

available card, see Chapter 2 (1.15 PCI Card).

(21) Connector for External Devices

(See page 31.)

(22) Front USB Connector

(23) Connector for USB Backup Unit

(24) Connector for Power Supply BP Signal

(25) Connector for Rear Cooling Fan

-1 For FAN6R (lower fan)

-2 For FAN7R (upper fan)

(26) RAID Configuration Jumper

(27) Buzzer

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4.7

Status Indicators

4.7.1

POWER LED ( )

POWER LED indicates power ON/OFF status of the server.

POWER LED pattern Description

On (green) The server is normally powered on.

Off The server is off-powered.

The server is in halt status.

4.7.2

STATUS LED 1, 2 ( )

While hardware is operating normally, STATUS LED 1 lights green. STATUS LED 2 is off.

STATUS LED 1 is off or STATUS LED 2 lights/flashes amber if there is a hardware failure.

Tips

If NEC ESMPRO is installed, you can view error logs to check the causes of

failures.

STATUS LED 1, 2 pattern

Description Solution

STATUS LED 1 STATUS LED 2

On (green) Off The server is operating normally. –

On (green) On (amber) Initialization of BMC is in progress. Wait until initialization completes.

Flashing (green) Off Memory is in a degraded state Identify the device in degraded state by using

BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP), and replace it as

soon as possible.

Operating while CPU error is detected.

In redundant power configuration, power is

not supplied to either of power unit.

Off Off The power is off. Turn on the server.

POST is in progress. Wait for a while. STATUS LED will turn green

after POST completes.

Watchdog timer expired. Turn the power off and then turn it on.

If POST screen displays any error message,

take notes of the message, and contact your

sales representative.

Memory dump is being requested.

Note: It remains green if the dump is caused

by software.

Wait until the memory dump is completed.

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STATUS LED 1, 2 pattern

Description Solution

STATUS LED 1 STATUS LED 2

Off On (amber) A temperature alarm was detected. Check the internal fan for dusts. Also check if

the fan unit is properly connected.

If the LED indication does not change, contact

your sales representative.

A CPU error occurred. Turn the power off and then turn it on.

If POST displays any error message, take

notes of the message, and contact your sales

representative.

Abnormal CPU temperature is detected.

A PCI system error occurred

A PCI parity error occurred

A PCI bus error occurred.

A voltage alarm was detected. Contact your sales representative.

Fan error was detected.

Sensor error was detected.

A CPU temperature alarm was detected.

An error occurred on Intel Node Manager

(one of the features of EXPRESSSCOPE

Engine 3).

Off Flashing

(amber)

Power Supply Unit is failing (in power

redundant configuration).

Contact your sales representative.

A fan alarm was detected. Check if the internal fan cable is properly

connected.

If the LED indication does not change, contact

your sales representative.

A temperature warning was detected. Check the internal fan for dusts. Also check if

the fan unit is properly connected.

If the LED indication does not change, contact

your sales representative.

A voltage warning was detected Contact your sales representative.

One or more hard disk drives are failing

(excluding RAID0 or non-RAID

configuration).

A correctable memory error has often

occurred.

Replace the failure DIMM.

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4.7.3

LINK/ACT LED ( 1, 2, M)

LINK/ACT LED on front panel indicates the status of LAN port.

LINK/ACT LED pattern Description

On (green) The server is connected with network normally.

Flashing (green) The server is accessing network.

Off The server is disconnected from network.

4.7.4

Optical Disk Drive Access LED (option)

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

4.7.5

UID LED (ID)

UID LED is provided one each at the front and rear of the server. If you press UID Switch provided at the front or rear of the server, the light turns on. If you press it again, the light turns off. It flashes when commands from software are received. This LED is used to identify the target server among multiple servers installed in a rack. Especially when performing maintenance from behind the server, lighting the LED will help you to identify which server to work with.

UID LED pattern Description

On (blue) The UID switch is pressed.

Off The UID switch is not pressed.

4.7.6

Power Capping LED

Power Capping LED indicates the status of Power Capping feature as shown below.

Power Capping LED pattern Description

On (green) Power Capping feature is enabled.

Flashing (green) Power Capping is enabled and power control (capping) is working.

Off Power Capping feature is disabled.

Note

The Power Capping LED seems to be lit or flashing amber when STATUS LED is lit or

flashing amber. The amber STATUS LED indicates a hardware failure. Contact your sales

representative.

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4.7.7

LED on a hard disk drive

Each HDD is equipped with DISK LED.

DISK1, 2 LED pattern

Description Solution

DISK LED 1 DISK LED 2

Flashing (green) Off Hard disk drive is being accessed. –

Off On (amber)

(only when RAID

system is

configured)

Hard disk drive is failing. Contact your sales representative.

Flashing (green) Flashing (amber)

(only when RAID

system is

configured)

Rebuild is in progress.

When the failed hard disk drive is replaced,

rebuild process starts automatically (auto

rebuild feature).

–

Off Off Hard disk drive is halted. –

Important

Observe the following precautions whenever you use the auto rebuild

feature.

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

• Wait at least 90 seconds before installing a HDD after removing one.

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

DISK LED 1 (green)

DISK LED 2 (amber)

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4.7.8

LEDs for LAN connectors

The LAN connectors on rear panel have LINK/ACT LED and SPEED LED.

• LINK/ACT LED (

1, 2, M)

This LED indicates the status of the LAN port.

LINK/ACT LED pattern Description

On (green) The server is connected with network normally.

Flashing (green) The server is accessing network.

Off The server is disconnected from network.

• SPEED LED (

1, 2, M)

This LED indicates which network interface is used.

―The standard LAN ports (

1 and 2) support 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 10BASE-T.

―The management LAN port (

M) supports 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 10BASE-T.

SPEED LED pattern Description

On (amber) The port is operating with 1000BASE-T interface.

On (green) The port is operating with 100BASE-TX interface.

Off The port is operating with 10BASE-T interface.

LINK/ACT

LED

Management

LAN

connector

SPEED

LED

LINK/ACT LED SPEED LED

LAN

connector

LAN

connector

LINK/ACT LED SPEED LED

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4.7.9

AC POWER LED on Power Unit

The power unit is equipped with AC POWER LED.

The following table lists LINK/ACT LED patterns.

AC POWER LED pattern Description Solution

On (green) The server is powered on. –

Flashing (green) The power cable is connected and AC power is

supplied.

–

Cold Redundant feature is enabled. –

On (amber) The power cable is not connected in redundant

power configuration.

Connect the power cable.

Power unit is failing. Contact your sales representative.

Flashing (amber) Power unit is failing. Contact your sales representative.

Off The power is not supplied to the server. Connect the power cable. If it is already

connected, contact your sales representative.

C POWER LED

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Global HDD LED1,2(1- -2)

Global HDD LED indicates the status of internal hard disk drives.

Status of Global HDD LED 1 and 2

Description Action

Global HDD

LED1

Global HDD

LED2

Blinking (green) Off Hard disk drive is being accessed.

－

Off On (amber)

(only when RAID

system is

configured)

Hard disk drive is failing. Contact your sales representative.

Blinking (green) Blinking (amber)

(only when RAID

system is

configured)

Rebuild is in progress.

When the failed hard disk drive is

replaced, rebuild process starts

automatically (auto rebuild feature).

－

Off Off Hard disk drive is halted.

－

Important

Observe the following precautions whenever you use the auto rebuild

feature.

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

• Wait at least 90 seconds before installing a HDD after removing one.

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

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NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/R120g-2E

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 do not add any optional devices.

2. Installation and Connection

Describes how to place the server and connect the cables.

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Installing Internal Optional Devices

This section describes the instructions for installing supported optional devices and precautions. If you did not purchase any optional devices, you can 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.

1.1

Safety Precautions

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

WARNING

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

observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury. For details, see

Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.

• Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the server.

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

• Disconnect the power plug when installing and removing devices.

CAUTION

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

observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For

details, see Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.

• Do not drop

• Do not leave the server being pulled out.

• Make sure to complete installation.

• Do not install with the cover removed.

• Do not get your fingers caught.

• High temperature

• Electrical shock

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1.2

Anti-static Measures

The server contains static-sensitive components. Follow the measures below to avoid a failure caused by static electricity when installing or uninstalling any optional device.

• Wearing Anti-static Wrist Strap or Anti-static Gloves

Wear a wrist strap on your wrist and connect the wire to the chassis. If there is no wrist strap, touch an unpainted metal surface of the chassis connected to the ground to discharge static electricity from your body before touching the component. Touch the metal part occasionally to discharge the static electricity while working on the component.

• Checking the Workplace

– Work on an anti-static floor or concrete floor.

– If you work on a place where static electricity is likely to be generated (such as carpet), be sure to

provide anti-static protection.

• Using the Work Table

Place the server on a mat with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection.

• Clothing

– Do not wear wool or synthetic clothes.

– Wear anti-static shoes.

– Remove a ring, bracelet, wrist watch, and any kind of metal accessories.

• Handling of Components

– Keep the component in an anti-static bag until you install it to the server.

– Hold the component by the edges to avoid touching any terminals or mounting parts.

– Place the component in an anti-static bag when storing or moving them.

• Handling of Cables

When connecting a cable (a long LAN cable), static electricity may also be charged due to friction against the floor. Connecting the charged cable to the server will cause damage to the internal devices of the server. It is recommended to use a product such as electrostatic discharge kit to eliminate the static charge before connecting the cable.

• Installing and Uninstalling the Optional Device

– To avoid electric hazard and malfunction, be sure to turn off the power switch of the server and unplug

the power cord from the outlet before installing or uninstalling any optional device.

– If the device is a hot-plug device, you do not need to turn off the power switch and unplug the power

cord.

– The device contains static-sensitive electronic components. When installing or uninstalling the optional

device, wear an anti-static wrist strap on your wrist to avoid a failure caused by the static electricity. To use the strap, connect the wire to the chassis.

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Overview of Installation and Removal

Install/remove components by using the following procedure.

Installing/removing internal components except for hard disk drives, fan unit, and power supply unit should be done after dismounting the server from the rack.

CAUTION

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

observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For

details, see Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.

• Do not drop the server

• Do not leave the server pulled out of the rack

• Replace the cover after installing components

• Beware of high temperatures

• Do not get your fingers caught when installing components

1. If the server is mounted on a rack, use the UID switch to identify the target server. See Chapter 2 (1.4 Confirming Servers (UID Switch)).

2. Remove Front Bezel. See Chapter 2 (1.5 Removing Front Bezel).

3. If the server is ON, turn it off. See Chapter 3 (6. Turning Off the Server).

4. Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and the server.

Important

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

seconds before continuing to work because the components such as cooling fan on the motherboard might still be operating for about 30 seconds even after the power cord was disconnected.

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

5. If you want to install hard disk drives only, go to step 14. If not, pull out the server from the rack and put it on a flat rigid desk. See Chapter 2 (2.1 Installation) for details.

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

6. Remove Top Cover. See Chapter 2 (1.6 Removing Top Cover).

7. Remove Support Bar. See Chapter 2 (1.7 Removing Support Bar).

8. Remove Air Duct. See Chapter 2 (1.8 Removing Support BarAir Duct).

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9. Depending on the components to be installed or removed, follow the procedure in order. See Chapter 2 (1.9 TPM Kit to 1.20 Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System).

10. Mount Air Duct. See Chapter 2 (1.22 Air Duct)..

11. Mount Support Bar. See Chapter 2 (1.22 Installing Support Bar).

12. Attach Top Cover. See Chapter 2 (1.23 Installing Top Cover).

13. Mount the server onto the rack. See Chapter 2 (2.1.2 (1) Installation).

14. Install hard disk drives. See Chapter 2 (1.24 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive or 1.25 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive).

15. Install power supply units. See Chapter 2 (1.26 Power Supply Unit).

16. Attach Front Bezel. See Chapter 2 (1.27 Installing Front Bezel).

This is the end of the installation or removal procedures for internal optional devices.

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

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Confirming Servers (UID Switch)

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

When the server is working, before you turn the server off or disconnect a cable from the server, be sure to identify the target server by using UID Switch/LED first.

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

<Front View> 16x 2.5-inch Drive Model

<Front View> 26x 2.5-inch Drive Model / 3.5-inch Drive Model

UID switch

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Removing Front Bezel

Remove Front Bezel when pressing POWER Switch or removing Top Cover.

1. Insert the attached Bezel Lock Key into the key slot and turn the key to the front bezel side while pressing it lightly to release the lock.

2. Hold the left end of front bezel and pull the right end toward you about 10 cm. Check that the hook in left is removed as illustrated in the figure below and remove the left end from the chassis.

3. Confirm that the left side of front bezel is unlocked, then hold the left end and pull it toward you to remove the front bezel from chassis.

解除ロック

Locked

Unlocked

(2) Pull and rotate about 10

degrees

(3) Pull the bezel

Views from above

Hook

(1) Hold the

handle

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Note Be careful not to press POWER Switch.

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

damaged.

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Removing Top Cover

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

1. See steps 1 to 5 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

2. Slide Top Cover (front) toward the front of the server while pressing Release Button on the cover.

3. Lift Top Cover (front), and remove it from the server.

Tips

The screw hole on the place where front and rear top covers overlap each other, is not used.

4. Loosen Cap Screw of Top Cover (rear), and slide the top cover (rear) toward the rear of the server.

5. Lift Top Cover (rear) and remove it from the server.

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Removing Support Bar

Remove Support Bar when installing or removing the following component:

TPM Kit Processor (CPU)

DIMM (memory module) Flash backup unit for RAID controller

Backup device PCI card

Additional 2.5-inch HDD Cage Additional 2.5-inch HDD Cage (Rear)

2.5-inch PCIe SSD installation kit

1. See steps 1 to 7 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

2. Remove the two screws from Support Bar.

3. Lift Support Bar, and remove it from the server.

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Removing Air Duct

Remove the air duct when installing or removing the following component or changing internal cable connection:

TPM Kit Processor (CPU)

DIMM (memory module) Flash backup unit for RAID controller

Backup device PCI card

Additional 2.5-inch HDD Cage Additional 2.5-inch HDD Cage (Rear)

2.5-inch PCIe SSD installation kit

1. See steps 1 to 8 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

2. Lift the air duct, and remove it from the server.

Important Before removing the air duct, put cables aside. Otherwise, cables may be damaged if

they are pulled together with air duct.

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TPM Kit

This section describes the procedure for installing optional TPM Kit.

1.9.1

Installation

Install TPM Kit in the following procedure.

1. See steps 1 to 7 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

2. Install TPM Kit and secure it by pushing the nylon rivet attached to TPM Kit.

Important The TPM kit once installed cannot be removed.

Ask your sales representative for removal of TPM Kit.

Connector for TPM Kit

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Processor (CPU)

You can configure the multi-processor system by adding an optional processor (CPU).

Important

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

details, see Chapter 2 (1.2 Anti-static Measures).

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

may cause a failure of the CPU as well as the motherboard. Repair of the server due to failures or damage resulted from installing such a CPU will be charged.

Tips

After adding the processor, Windows records the event log to System category of Event Viewer, but it is no problem for operation.

1.10.1

Maximum number of processor cores supported by this server

The maximum number of processor cores (logical processors) available on the server depends on the architecture (x86 architecture) and OS specs.

Maximum number of processor cores

The maximum number of

logical processors

supported by OS

The maximum number of logical

processors supported by this

server

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard (x64) Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise (x64)

256 *1 56

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

640 *1 56

VMware ESXi 5.5 VMware ESXi 6.0

320 56

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

Windows Server 2008 R2: 64 Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2: 320

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Installation

Follow the steps below to install the CPU.

Note CPU#1 heat sink and CPU#2 heat sink differ.

When adding the CPU, use optional heat sink.

1. See steps 1 to 8 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

2. Locate the CPU socket to which you are going to install a CPU.

3. Remove the protective cover from the CPU socket.

Note Keep the removed protective cover for future use.

4. Push down the socket lever marked with →" to unlatch it from the hook, and then slowly open the lever until it stops.

5. Push down the socket lever marked with "← " to unlatch it from the hook, and then slowly open the lever until it stops.

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6. Lift the plate.

Important Do not touch the socket contacts.

7. Put the additional CPU on the CPU socket slowly and gently.

For easy installation, hold edges of the CPU with your thumb and index fingers so that the notch is aligned with the key on the CPU socket.

Important Be sure to hold the CPU only at the edges. Pay attention not to touch the

bottom of the CPU (pin section).

Note

• Insert the CPU while aligning the notch on the CPU with the key on the CPU

socket.

• Bring down the CPU straight without tilting or sliding it in the socket.

8. Press the processor lightly onto the CPU socket, and then pull down the CPU socket holder.

Key

Notch

Pin mark

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9. Push down and lock the lever on the side marked "← ".

10. Push down and lock the lever on the side marked " →".

11. Put the heat sink on the CPU and secure it by using four screws.

When securing the screws, temporarily tighten the four screws in a crosswise pattern, and then tighten them securely. Make sure to align each screw and screw hole; otherwise, the screws may damage the motherboard.

When putting the heat sink on the CPU, also pay attention not to touch the components around the CPU socket.

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Note The heat sink must be mounted in the predefined direction. Make sure the direction

of heat sink before mounting it.

The label indicating the mounting orientation of the CPU#2 heat sink is affixed to the

side surface of the heat sink.

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

Note

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

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

– The CPU is not positioned correctly.

– Some screws are not completely tightened.

• Do not move the secured heat sink.

13. Continue to install or remove internal optional devices, mount and connect the server, and then turn it on.

14. Run BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) to confirm the following settings. See Chapter 3 (2. BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP)).

Advanced → Processor Configuration → Processor Information

[CPU ID] [L2 Cache RAM] [L3 Cache RAM]

FRONT REAR

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Replacement / Removal

To remove CPU, reverse the installation procedure.

When you removed the CPU, be sure to mount the protective cover on the CPU socket.

Important

• Do not remove any CPU unless it is failed.

• To remove the heat sink from the CPU, first turn the heat sink to the left

and right lightly to make sure that the heat sink can be apart from the CPU. Removing the heat sink with it adhering to the CPU may cause the CPU and/or CPU socket to be defected.

Perform the following steps after replacing or removing the CPU.

1. Run BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) to confirm the following settings. See Chapter 2 (1. System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide".

Advanced → Processor Configuration → Processor Information

[CPU ID] [L2 Cache RAM] [L3 Cache RAM]

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DIMM

Install a Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) to a DIMM socket on the motherboard in the server. The motherboard provides 16 sockets to install DIMMs.

Important

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

details, see Chapter 2 (1.2 Anti-static Measures).

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

damage not only the DIMM but the motherboard. You will be charged to repair failures or damages caused by the use of such products even within the warranty period.

Tips

Up to 512 GB (32 GB x 16) can be installed in 2-CPU configuration. Up to 256 GB (32 GB x 8) can be installed in 1-CPU configuration. No DIMM is factory installed in standard configuration.

CPU1_DIMM1 CPU1_DIMM5 CPU1_DIMM2 CPU1_DIMM6

CPU1_DIMM8 CPU1_DIMM4 CPU1_DIMM7 CPU1_DIMM3

CPU2_DIMM6 CPU2_DIMM2 CPU2_DIMM5 CPU2_DIMM1

CPU2_DIMM3 CPU2_DIMM7 CPU2_DIMM4 CPU2_DIMM8

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Maximum supported memory size

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

Maximum memory sizes

The maximum

memory size

supported on each OS

The maximum memory size

supported on the server

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard *1 32 GB 32 GB

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise *1 2 TB 512 GB

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

4 TB 512 GB

VMware ESXi 5.5 *2 VMware ESXi 6.0 *2

4 TB 512 GB

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

- Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard: 32 GB

- Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise: 1 TB

- Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2: 4TB

*2: Up to 1 TB on virtual machine.

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Memory clock

The server supports the memory clock speed of DDRL4-1600/1866/2133/2400MHz but the actual memory clock speed depends on CPU and memory configuration. The all of DIMMs operate at the same clock speed.

Model Number

(CPU)

DIMM type

Number of

DIMMs

(per 1 CPU)

Clock speed

N8101-1068F (E5-2603v4) N8101-1069F (E5-2609v4)

N8102-686F 4GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (1x4GB) N8102-687F 8GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (1x8GB) N8102-688F 16GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (1x16GB) N8102-689F 32GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (1x32GB)

Up to 8 sets (8 DIMMs)

1866 MHz

N8102-691 16GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (2x8GB) N8102-692 32GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (2x16GB)

Up to 4 sets (8 DIMMs)

N8102-693 16GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (2x8GB) N8102-694 32GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (2x16GB)

Up to 4 sets (8 DIMMs)

N8101-1070F (E5-2620v4) N8101-1071F (E5-2623v4) N8101-1072F (E5-2630v4)

N8102-686F 4GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (1x4GB) N8102-687F 8GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (1x8GB) N8102-688F 16GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (1x16GB) N8102-689F 32GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (1x32GB)

Up to 8 sets (8 DIMMs)

2133 MHz

N8102-691 16GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (2x8GB) N8102-692 32GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (2x16GB)

Up to 4 sets (8 DIMMs)

N8102-693 16GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (2x8GB) N8102-694 32GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (2x16GB)

Up to 4 sets (8 DIMMs)

N8101-1073F (E5-2650v4) N8101-1074F (E5-2660v4) N8101-1075F (E5-2690v4)

N8102-686F 4GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (1x4GB) N8102-687F 8GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (1x8GB) N8102-688F 16GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (1x16GB) N8102-689F 32GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (1x32GB)

Up to 8 sets (8 DIMMs)

2400 MHz

N8102-691 16GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (2x8GB) N8102-692 32GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (2x16GB)

Up to 4 sets (8 DIMMs)

N8102-693 16GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (2x8GB) N8102-694 32GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (2x16GB)

Up to 4 sets (8 DIMMs)

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Memory RAS feature

The server supports the following RAS features. Some restrictions (such as DIMM installation location) are imposed on using the Memory Mirroring or Memory LockStep Memory Sparing feature. See Chapter 2 (1.11.7 Using Memory RAS feature) for conditions appropriate to your requirements.

• Standard memory feature (x4 SDDC ECC memory)

• Memory Mirroring feature (restrictions imposed on DIMM configuration)

• Memory LockStep feature (x8 SDDC ECC memory) (restrictions imposed on DIMM configuration)

• Memory Sparing feature (restrictions imposed on DIMM configuration)

Supported RAS features depend on additional memory card.

See the table below for RAS features supported by additional memory card.

List of features supported by additional memory card

Model Number and Product Name

Standard

feature

(x4 SDDC)

Memory

Mirroring

feature

Memory

LockStep

feature

(x8 SDDC)

Memory

Sparing

feature

N8102-686F 4GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (1x4GB)

N/A N/A N/A N/A

N8102-687F 8GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (1x8GB) N/A N/A N/A N/A N8102-688F 16GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (1x16GB)



N/A N/A N/A

N8102-689F 32GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (1x32GB)



N/A N/A N/A

N8102-691 16GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (2x8GB)

N/A

 

N/A

N8102-692 32GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (2x16GB) N/A

 

N/A

N8102-693 16GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (2x8GB)

N/A N/A N/A



N8102-694 32GB DDR4-2400 REG Memory Kit (2x16GB) N/A N/A N/A



: Supported

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DIMM installation order

Note

• DIMM installation order in 1-CPU configuration differs from that in 2-CPU

configuration.

• If CPU2 is not installed, CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM8 are disabled.

• See List of features supported by additional memory card in 1.11.3 Memory

RAS feature before using memory RAS feature.

In 1-CPU configuration, install DIMMs starting from the smallest slot number.

In 2-CPU configuration, alternately install DIMMs starting from the smallest slot number of each CPU.

Installation order depends on combination of DIMMs to be installed.

See the table below to find allowable combination of DIMMs, and install DIMMs starting from the largest capacity and from the smallest slot number.

Model Number

N8102-

686F 687F 688F 689F 691 692 693 694

N8102-686F

   

N/A N/A N/A N/A

N8102-687F

   

N/A N/A N/A N/A

N8102-688F

   

N/A N/A N/A N/A

N8102-689F

   

N/A N/A N/A N/A

N8102-691 N/A N/A N/A N/A

 

N/A N/A

N8102-692 N/A N/A N/A N/A

 

N/A N/A

N8102-693

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

 

N8102-694 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

 

: Allowed to be install together

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Slot

DIMM Installation Order

1-CPU configuration 2-CPU configuration

CPU1_DIMM1

1 1

CPU1_DIMM2

2 3

CPU1_DIMM3

3 5

CPU1_DIMM4

4 7

CPU1_DIMM5

5 9

CPU1_DIMM6

6 11

CPU1_DIMM7

7 13

CPU1_DIMM8

8 15

CPU2_DIMM1

−

CPU2_DIMM2

−

CPU2_DIMM3

−

CPU2_DIMM4

−

CPU2_DIMM5

−

CPU2_DIMM6

−

CPU2_DIMM7

−

CPU2_DIMM8

−

2-CPU

configuration

1-CPU

configuration

1st DIMM 5th DIMM 2nd DIMM 6th DIMM

8th DIMM 4th DIMM 7th DIMM 3rd DIMM

6th DIMM

14th DIMM

8th DIMM

16th DIMM

12th DIMM

4th DIMM

10th DIMM

2nd DIMM

1st DIMM 9th DIMM 3rd DIMM

11th DIMM

15th DIMM

7th DIMM

13th DIMM

5th DIMM

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Installation

Install a DIMM by using the following procedure.

1. See steps 1 to 8 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

2. Open levers at both ends of the target DIMM slot.

3. Push the DIMM straight into the socket. When a DIMM is inserted into the socket, the lever automatically closes.

Important

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

being incorrectly inserted.

• Do not apply too much pressure when you push a DIMM into the socket.

Doing so can damage the socket or terminal part.

4. Continue to install or remove internal optional devices, mount and connect the server, and turn it on.

5. Confirm that no error messages are displayed in POST screen. If any error messages are displayed, see Chapter 3 (1. POST Error Message) in "Maintenance Guide".

6. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and select Memory Configuration and then Memory Information from the Advanced menu. Make sure the capacity of added DIMM is displayed properly. See Chapter 3 (2. BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP).

7. Select Memory Configuration from the Advanced menu, and then specify Yes for Memory Retest. After that, select Save Changes and Exit to reboot.

8. If using a Windows OS, see Chapter 1 (7.1 Specifying Memory Dump Settings (Debug Information)) in "Installation Guide (Windows)". For other OS, follow the manual of the OS.

Tips

We recommend that the size of paging file be set to the recommended size (total memory size x 1.5) or more.

Notch

Key

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Removal / Replacement

Remove a DIMM in the following procedure.

Note

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

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

installed.

• At least one DIMM needs to be installed for the server to operate.

1. See steps 1 to 7 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

2. Open levers of the DIMM socket outward.

The socket is unlocked and DIMM can be

removed.

3. Pull out the DIMM straight.

4. Confirm that no error messages are displayed on POST. If any error message is displayed, see Chapter 3

(1. POST Error Message) in "Maintenance Guide".

5. Run BIOS Setup Utility, select Memory Configuration from the Advanced menu, and then specify Yes

for Memory Retest. After that, select Save Changes and Exit to reboot.

6. If using a Windows OS, see Chapter 1 (7.1 Specifying Memory Dump Settings (Debug Information)) in

"Installation Guide (Windows)".

For other OS, follow the manual of the OS.

Tips

We recommend that the size of paging file be set to the recommended size (total memory size x 1.5) or more.

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Cluster On Die and Early Snoop features

To set the Cluster On Die option to Enabled on Advanced -> Memory Configuration submenu in system BIOS setup utility (SETUP), note the number of DIMMs to be installed.

• For 1-CPU configuration

Install DIMM on at least all of CPU1_DIMM1 to DIMM3 slots.

• For 2-CPU configuration

Install DIMM on at least all of CPU1_DIMM1 to DIMM3 and CPU2_DIMM1 to DIMM3 slots.

For effective use of the Cluster On Die feature, the recommended number of DIMMs to be installed is as follows:

• For 1-CPU configuration

Install DIMM on CPU1_DIMM1 to DIMM4 slots.

Otherwise, install DIMM on CPU1_DIMM1 to DIMM8 slots.

• For 2-CPU configuration

Install DIMM to CPU1_DIMM1 on DIMM4 and CPU2_DIMM1 to DIMM4 slots.

Otherwise, install DIMM on CPU1_DIMM1 to DIMM8 and CPU2_DIMM1 to DIMM8 slots.

• For 1-CPU configuration (Memory RAS Mode: Independent)

No. of installing

DIMMs

Cluster On Die feature Target DIMM slot

1 Not available CPU1_DIMM1 2 Not available CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM2 3 Available CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM3 4 Available (recommended) CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM4 5 Available CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM5 6 Available CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM6 7 Available CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM7 8 Available (recommended) CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM8

• For 1-CPU configuration (Memory RAS Mode: Independent/ Mirroring/ Lockstep)

No. of installing

DIMMs

Cluster On Die feature Target DIMM slot

2 Not available CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM2 4 Available (recommended) CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM4 6 Available CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM6 8 Available (recommended) CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM8

• For 1-CPU configuration (Memory RAS Mode: Sparing)

No. of installing

DIMMs

Cluster On Die feature Target DIMM slot

2 Not available CPU1_DIMM1 & CPU1_DIMM5

4 Not available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM2 CPU1_DIMM5 to CPU1_DIMM6

6 Available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM3 CPU1_DIMM5 to CPU1_DIMM7

8 Available (recommended) CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM8

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• For 2-CPU configuration (Memory RAS Mode: Independent)

No. of installing

DIMMs

Cluster On Die feature Target DIMM slot

1 Not available CPU1_DIMM1 2 Not available CPU1_DIMM1 ＆ CPU2_DIMM1

3 Not available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM2 CPU2_DIMM1

4 Not available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM2 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM2

5 Not available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM3 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM2

6 Available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM3 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM3

7 Available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM4 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM3

8 Available (recommended)

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM4 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM4

9 Available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM5 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM4

10 Available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM5 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM5

11 Available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM6 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM5

12 Available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM6 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM6

13 Available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM7 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM6

14 Available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM7 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM7

15 Available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM8 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM7

16 Available (recommended)

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM8 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM8

• For 2-CPU configuration (Memory RAS Mode: Mirroring/ Lockstep)

No. of installing

DIMMs

Cluster On Die feature Target DIMM slot

4 Not available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM2 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM2

6 Not available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM4 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM2

8 Available (recommended)

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM4 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM4

10 Available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM6 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM4

12 Available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM6 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM6

14 Available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM8 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM6

16 Available (recommended)

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM8 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM8

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• For 2-CPU configuration (Memory RAS Mode: Sparing)

No. of installing

DIMMs

Cluster On Die feature Target DIMM slot

4 Not available

CPU1_DIMM1 ＆ CPU1_DIMM5 CPU2_DIMM1 ＆ CPU2_DIMM5

6 Not available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM2 CPU1_DIMM5 to CPU1_DIMM6 CPU2_DIMM1 ＆ CPU2_DIMM5

8 Not available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM2 CPU1_DIMM5 to CPU1_DIMM6 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM2 CPU2_DIMM5 to CPU2_DIMM6

10 Not available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM3 CPU1_DIMM5 to CPU1_DIMM7 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM2 CPU2_DIMM5 to CPU2_DIMM6

12 Available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM3 CPU1_DIMM5 to CPU1_DIMM7 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM3 CPU2_DIMM5 to CPU2_DIMM7

14 Available

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM8 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM3 CPU2_DIMM5 to CPU2_DIMM7

16 Available (recommended)

CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM8 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM8

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1.11.8

Using Memory RAS feature

This server has RAS feature including Standard Memory feature (x4 SDDC ECC memory), Memory Mirroring feature, Memory Sparing feature, and Memory Lock Step (x8 SDDC ECC memory) feature. Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) allows automatic correction of memory error (multi-bit error).

Note • See List of features supported by additional memory card in 1.11.3 Memory

RAS feature before using memory RAS feature.

• Only the features that additional memory card supports can be used.

• N8102-686F/687F/691/693 is not supported to x4 SDDC

The memory area on the motherboard of the server is divided into four memory channels.

Memory Mirroring and Memory Lock Step (x8 SDDC) features keep memory redundancy between memory channels by monitoring or altering memory active/inactive status, respectively.

Memory controller Memory controller

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Memory mirroring feature

Memory Mirroring feature writes the same data into two groups of DIMMs (mirror set) corresponding with each other between memory channels (channels 0 and 1 or channel 2 and 3) to provide data redundancy.

Note • Memory Mirroring feature uses channels 0 and 1 or channels 2 and 3.

• To use Memory Mirroring feature, install N8102-691/692 additional memory

card (two DIMMs of same model).

• DIMMs used in mirror set must be of the same model number.

Example: 2-CPU configuration

Tips

The operating system can use a half of the total physical memory capacity.

Memory controller

Mirror set

Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Data 4

Mirror set

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The memory mirroring feature can be used under the following conditions:

• Install DIMMs in DIMM sockets to configure a mirror set.

• Use DIMMs having the same model number as DIMMs to be installed on a mirror set.

• See Chapter 2 (1. System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide" to change parameters as shown below, save the

settings, and exit fromSETUP.

Advanced → Memory Configuration → Memory RAS Mode → Change to Mirroring.

• After restarting, run SETUP again, and check if "Mirrored" is displayed for the following parameter. Advanced → Memory Configuration → Memory Information → CPUx_DIMMx Status

• Memory Mirroring feature cannot be used together with Memory LockStep feature.

• Installation order depends on CPU configuration. See the figure below.

2-CPU

configuration

1-CPU

configuration

1st set 3rd set 1st set 3rd set

4th set 2nd set 4th set 2nd set

4th set 8th set 4th set 8th set

6th set

2nd set

6th set

2nd set

1st set 5th set 1st set 5th set

7th set

3rd set

7th set

3rd set

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Slot

DIMM installation order

1-CPU configuration 2-CPU configuration

CPU1_DIMM1

1 1

CPU1_DIMM2

1 1

CPU1_DIMM3

2 3

CPU1_DIMM4

2 3

CPU1_DIMM5

3 5

CPU1_DIMM6

3 5

CPU1_DIMM7

4 7

CPU1_DIMM8

4 7

CPU2_DIMM1

−

CPU2_DIMM2

−

CPU2_DIMM3

−

CPU2_DIMM4

−

CPU2_DIMM5

−

CPU2_DIMM6

−

CPU2_DIMM7

−

CPU2_DIMM8

−

Memory mirroring cannot be configured in the following case:

• Memory mirroring within a specific memory channel

Notes on configuring memory mirroring

If you additionally install or remove DIMMs that unable to configure Memory Mirroring configuration, Memory RAS Mode is changed to "Independent".

"Mirrored" is removed from Advanced → Memory Configuration → Memory Information → CPUx_DIMMx Status xxxx MB (Mirrored) in BIOS SETUP.

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Memory LockStep feature (x8 SDDC)

With the Memory LockStep feature, the DIMMs in two groups corresponding to two memory channels (channels 0 and 1, or channels 2 and 3) is multiplexed and operated in parallel to enable x8 SDDC. With this feature, a single device can detect and correct one to eight-bit error.

Note

• Memory LockStep feature uses channels 0 and 1 or channels 2 and 3.

• To use Memory LockStep feature, install N8102-691/692 additional memory card

(two DIMMs of same model).

• DIMMs used in LockStep set must be of the same model number.

• Any memory card other than N8102-691/692 additional memory card cannot be

installed together.

The Memory LockStep feature can be used under the following conditions:

• Install DIMMs in DIMM socket to configure a LockStep set.

• All the installed DIMMs must be the same capacity.

• See Chapter 2 (1. System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide" to change parameters as shown below. Advanced → Memory Configuration → Memory RAS Mode → Change to LockStep.

• After restarting, run SETUP again, and check if "Lock Step" is displayed for the following parameter. Advanced → Memory Configuration → Memory Information → CPUx_DIMMx Status

• Installation order depends on CPU configuration. See the figure below.

Memory controller

LockStep set

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Slot

DIMM installation order

1-CPU configuration 2-CPU configuration

CPU1_DIMM1

1 1

CPU1_DIMM2

1 1

CPU1_DIMM3

2 3

CPU1_DIMM4

2 3

CPU1_DIMM5

3 5

CPU1_DIMM6

3 5

CPU1_DIMM7

4 7

CPU1_DIMM8

4 7

CPU2_DIMM1

−

CPU2_DIMM2

−

CPU2_DIMM3

−

CPU2_DIMM4

−

CPU2_DIMM5

−

CPU2_DIMM6

−

CPU2_DIMM7

−

CPU2_DIMM8

−

2-CPU

configuration

1-CPU

configuration

1st set 2nd set 1st set 2nd set

3rd set 4th set 3rd set 4th set

8th set 6th set 8th set 6th set

4th set

2nd set

4th set

2nd set

1st set

3rd set

1st set

3rd set

5th set 7th set 5th set 7th set

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Memory LockStep cannot be configured in the following cases:

• Memory LockStep between memory channels of different memory controllers (CPU)

• Memory LockStep within the same memory channel

Notes on configuring LockStep

If you additionally install or remove DIMMs that unable to configure Memory LockStep configuration, Memory RAS Mode is changed to "Independent".

"LockStep" is removed from Advanced → Memory Configuration → Memory Information → CPUx_DIMMx Status xxxx MB (LockStep) in BIOS SETUP.

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Memory sparing feature

The memory sparing feature puts a memory channel 2 of a memory controller in each CPU into standby status as spare devices. If a correctable error occurs in a DIMM in the active memory controller, the feature automatically changes the active DIMM from the failed one to a DIMM in the standby state to continue the processing.

Note

To use the Memory Sparing feature, install N8102-693/694 additional memory card (two DIMMs of same model).

DIMMs installed in the system must be of the same model number.

Tips

The operating system can use the DIMMs as those with capacities less than the actual physical capacities. The capacities vary depending on the number of DIMMs and the physical capacity per DIMM.

The following table shows configuration allowable for memory sparing and system logical memory capacity.

Number of CPUs Number of DIMMs

Capacity of DIMM installed

N8102-693 (16 GB x2) N8102-694 (32 GB x2)

1 2 24 GB 48 GB

4 48 GB 96 GB 6 72 GB 144 GB 8 96 GB 192 GB

2 4 48 GB 96 GB

6 72 GB 144 GB

8 96 GB 192 GB 10 120 GB 240 GB 12 144 GB 288 GB 14 168 GB 336 GB 16 192 GB 384 GB

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The Memory Sparing feature can be used under the following conditions:

• Install DIMMs in DIMM socket to configure a spare set.

• DIMMs to be installed must have the same capacity.

• See Chapter 2 (1. System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide" to change parameters as shown below, save the

settings, and exit fromSETUP

Advanced → Memory Configuration → Memory RAS Mode → Change to Sparing.

• After restarting, run SETUP again, and check if "Spared" is displayed for the following parameter.

Advanced → Memory Configuration → Memory Information → CPUx_DIMMx Status

Memory controller

Spare set

Standby

Active

Standby

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• Installation order depends on CPU configuration. See the figure below.

The following Memory Sparing features cannot be configured.

• A DIMM of different capacity is installed.

• Sparing with DIMMs in different memory channel

Notes on configuring memory sparing

In memory sparing configuration, Memory RAS Mode menu is changed to "Independent" in the following cases:

• When you additionally install DIMMs that unable to configure memory sparing

• When you remove DIMMs that takes down memory sparing

2-CPU

configuration

1-CPU

configuration

1st set 3rd set 1st set 3rd set

4th set 2nd set 4th set 2nd set

4th set 8th set 4th set 8th set

6th set

2nd set

6th set

2nd set

1st set 5th set 1st set 5th set

7th set

3rd set

7th set

3rd set

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1.12

Flash Backup Unit for RAID Controller

If a RAID controller (N8103-176/177/178/179) is installed, use the flash backup unit (FBU) to avoid data loss caused by accidents including temporary blackout during a Write Back operation. The model of the flash backup unit to be used depends on RAID controller.

• For N8103-176/177/178, use N8103-181 Flash Backup Unit

• For N8103-179, use FBU provided with N8103-179.

FBU is installed on the support bar of this server. The installation location and order of FBU are as shown in the following figure.

1.12.1

Handling precautions

Observe the followings when using FBU. Ignoring these precautions may cause damage to your data or other devices.

• Use the FBU appropriate to the RAID controller to be used.

• The FBU is an electronic device sensitive to static electricity. Before installation, touch the metal frame part

of the server to discharge the static electricity from your body.

• Do not drop or bump the FBU.

• For recycling and disposing of the FBU, refer to the User’s Guide that comes with the RAID controller or

Flash Backup Unit.

1.12.2

Installation

This section describes the procedure of installing a Flash Backup Unit (FBU) for RAID controller.

1. See steps 1 to 8 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

FBU#2

FBU#3

FBU#4

rear side

FBU#1

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2. Put the FBU on Support Bar. Secure the FBU bracket that comes with FBU with one screw.

3. Connect the FBU control cable (650 mm) that comes with FBU.

4. Remove one screw from the blank cover on the slot in which you are going to mount the RAID Controller, then remove the blank cover.

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5. Remove the two screws from RAID Controller. Replace the PCI bracket with the one for low-profile card.

6. Mount the adapter to RAID controller.

7. Connect the control cable of FBU to RAID controller.

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8. Install the RAID Controller in PCI slot, and secure it with a screw you have removed in Step 4.

9. Connect Mini SAS HD cable to RAID controller.

1.12.3

Removal

For removing the FBU for RAID controller, reverse the installation procedure.

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1.13

Additional / Redundant Fan Unit

This server supports redundant cooling fan system with an additional cooling fan unit. The fan units are hot-swappable even while the system is powered-on and running.

The figure below shows the slot numbers assigned to the slots of standard and optional cooling fan units.

16x 2.5-inch Drive Model

26x 2.5-inch Drive Model / 3.5-inch Drive Model

* Slots to install redundant fan unit

FRONT

REAR

FAN 5R FAN 5F

FAN 4R FAN 4F

FAN 3R FAN 3F

FAN 2R FAN 2F

FAN 1R FAN 1F

Slots for redundant fan unit (Optional)*

Slots for standard fan unit

Slots for redundant fan unit (Optional)*

Slots for standard fan unit

FRONT

REAR

FAN 5R FAN 5F

FAN 4R FAN 4 F

FAN 3R FAN 3F

FAN 2R FAN 2F

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1.13.1

Installation

Follow the steps below to install the fan unit.

1. See steps 1 to 7 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

2. Locate the slots to install an additional (redundant) fan unit. 16x 2.5-inch Drive Model: Install redundant fan units to slots FAN 2F to 5F. 26x 2.5-inch Drive Model /3.5-inch Drive Model: Install redundant fan units to slots FAN 1F to 5F.

3. Insert fan unit straight into the slot for additional fan unit. When the fan unit is inserted to the end, it is locked with clicking sound.

1.13.2

Replacement / Removal

To remove redundant fan unit, reverse the installation procedure.

The fan units are hot-swappable even while the system is powered-on and running.

You can identify the failing fan unit by using the management tool such as EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.

While the system is powered-on or running, the LED of failed fan unit is lit.

CAUTION

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

observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For

details, see Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.

• Pay attention to electric hazard.

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Backup Device

16x 2.5-inch Drive Model supports a magnetic tape drive and other backup devices.

Important

• Use only the backup device specified by NEC.

• Available unit size is 3.5 inch (about 9 cm) in width, 1.6 inch (about 4 cm) in

height.

1.14.1

Installation

Follow the steps below to install the backup device.

1. See steps 1 to 8 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

2. Push the lever to unlatch the expansion bay, and remove the bracket toward the front of chassis.

3. Push the blank cover to remove it.

Important Keep the removed blank cover for future use.

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4. Insert the backup device into the bracket.

5. Secure the backup device with the four screws that come with the server.

Important

• Be sure to use the screws that come with your server.

• Adjust the mounting position of backup file unit so that their screw holes are

aligned with those on the bracket.

• If you feel difficult to connect a cable because the depth of backup device is too

long, move the device toward front, then connect the cable.

6. Insert the device with bracket into expansion bay. When the device is completely inserted, it is locked with clicking sound.

Note Pay attention not to pinch the cable when inserting the device.

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7. Connect an interface cable and power cable.

Note Use the power cable that extends to the expansion bay of the server.

If it is too short to connect, use the extension cable that comes with the backup device.

Use K410-353(00) Internal USB Cable for the USB cable.

If the USB cable comes in contact with the cooling fan unit, fix the cable using the cable

clamp on the expansion bay side.

8. Continue to install or remove internal optional devices, mount and connect the server, and power on the server.

Important When N8151-125 Internal RDX (USB) is connected, the boot device priority may be

changed. On the Boot menu of BIOS Setup Utility, specify the boot priority of

removable device lower than that of boot device.

9. Make sure that no error messages are displayed on POST screen.

For details on POST error messages, see Chapter 3 (1. POST Error Message) in "Maintenance Guide".

10. Install the driver for backup device as needed.

1.14.2

Removal

Remove the backup device in reverse order of installation steps.

USB cable

Power cable

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1.15

PCI Card

This server provides five PCI slots that can contain PCI card.

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

details, see Chapter 2 (1.2 Anti-static Measures).

1.15.1

Notes

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

• Do not touch the terminals and the leads of electronic components with your bare hand. Fingerprints and

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

• The type of the connectable PCI card depends on the location of the PCI slot. Check the card type

before connecting it to the PCI slot.

• The server provides no connector to connect an LED connector of RAID controller.

• Assigned PCI slot numbers are #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 from left to right when viewed from the rear . If only

one processor is installed, PCI slot #1 is unavailable.

• The search order for PCI bus slot on boot is as follows. PCI#3 → PCI#2 → PCI#4 → PCI#5 → PCI#1

• Bus number, device number and function number of PCI devices are as follows:

PCI device Bus number Device number Function number

Slot 1 82h 0 X

Slot 2 20h 0 X

Slot 3 01h 0 X

Slot 4 40h 0 X

Slot 5 68h 0 X

• If an additional LAN card is installed, it is hard to push the catch of the connector with your finger that is connected to the LAN card. Disconnect the connector pushing the catch with a standard screwdriver. At this time, be very careful for the screwdriver not to damage the LAN card or any other card.

• If a bootable device such as a PCI card or USB device is added, the boot order is changed. In BIOS Setup Utility, select HDD Priorities from Boot menu and confirm the boot order. If an HDD under an optional RAID controller is connected, the boot device is (Bus xx Dev 00) PCI RAID Adapter. Note that the value for xx changes depending on the PCI slot where the RAID controller is installed.

• Enable the option ROM scan of BIOS settings when starting the OS on a RAID controller, LAN card (network booting), or Fibre Channel controller. See Chapter 2 (1. System BIOS) in "Maintenance Guide" for how to specify it.

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1.15.2

Supported PCI cards and available slots

The following tables list supported cards and slots available for them. For details of the features of each card, see the manual supplied with the card.

Tips • Different cards mounted on the same bus operate at the lower frequency.

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

card operates at lower frequency.

Priority

Product number

Slot number

PCI #1

(2 CPUs

required)

PCI #2 PCI #3 PCI #4 PCI #5

Remarks

PCI standard PCIe 3.0

PCIe

2.0

PCI slot performance

lane

x16

lane

x16

lane

Socket type

socket

x16

socket

x16

socket

Transfer bandwidth

(

per lane)

8Gb/s 5Gb/s

Slot size Low Profile

Available card size

168mm

max.

200mm max.

168mm

max.

Product name

High

N8103-176 RAID Controller (1GB, RAID 0/1)

(PCI Express 3.0(x8))

(4) (2) (1) (3)

－

Dedicated to connecting with internal hard disk drives. Choose one card (N8103-176, N8103-177, or N8103-178).

Flash Backup Unit (N8103-181) can be mounted.

N8103-177 RAID Controller (1GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)

(PCI Express 3.0(x8))

(4) (2) (1) (3)

－

N8103-178 RAID Controller (2GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)

(PCI Express 3.0(x8))

(4) (2) (1) (3)

－

N8103-179 RAID Controller (2GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)

(PCI Express 3.0(x8))

(4) (2) (1) (3)

－

For connecting with external devices; Up to 2 cards can be mounted.

Flash Backup Unit is factory installed.

N8118-303 2.5-inch PCIe SSD

installation kit

－－－

(1)

－

For connecting with 2.5-inch internal PCIe SSD (16x2.5-inch drive model)

N8118-304 2.5-inch PCIe SSD

installation kit

－－－

(1)

－

For connecting with 2.5-inch internal PCIe SSD (26x2.5-inch drive model)

N8190-158A Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)

(16Gbps/Optical) (PCI Express 3.0(x8))

(4) (2) (1) (3)

－

For connecting with external Fibre Channel devices

When the server installing Xeon E5-2603v4 is used in 1-CPU configuration, up to two port can be used.

When the server installing Xeon E5-2603v4 is used in 2-CPU configuration, up to six port can be used.

N8190-157A Fibre Channel Controller (1ch)

(16Gbps/Optical) (PCI Express 3.0(x8))

(4) (2) (1) (3)

－

For connecting with external Fibre Channel devices

N8104-147 InfiniBand Adapter (2ch) (FDR/Optical)

(PCI Express 3.0(x8))

(4) (2) (1) (3)

－

For Infiniband connection Up to two cards can be mounted.

Cannot be mounted mixedly.

N8104-146 InfiniBand Adapter (1ch) (FDR/Optical)

(PCI Express 3.0(x8))

(4) (2) (1) (3)

－

For Infiniband connection Up to two cards can be mounted.

N8104-157 10GBASE-T Adapter(2ch)

(PCI Express 3.0(x4))

(4) (2) (1) (3)

－

For additional LAN port.

Up to three N8104-149, N8104-153 and N8104-157 cards can be mounted in total in 1-CPU configuration.*1 Up to five N8104-149, N8104-153 and N8104-157 cards can be mounted in total in 2-CPU configuration.*1

N8103-184 SAS Controller

(PCI Express 3.0(x8))

(4) (2) (1) (3)

－

For connecting with external devices

Up to three cards including N8103-184 and N8103-142 can be mounted

N8190-160 Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)

(8Gbps/Optical) (PCI Express 2.0(x8))

(4) (2) (1) (3)

－

For connecting with external Fibre Channel devices

Low

N8190-159 Fibre Channel Controller

(8Gbps/Optical) (PCI Express 2.0(x8))

(4) (2) (1) (3)

－

For connecting with external Fibre Channel devices

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Priority

Product number

Slot number

PCI #1 (2 CPUs required)

PCI #2 PCI #3 PCI #4 PCI #5

Remarks

PCI standard PCIe 3.0

PCIe

2.0

PCI slot performance

lane

x16

lane

x16

lane

Socket type

socket

x16

socket

x16

socket

Transfer bandwidth

(per lane)

8Gb/s 5Gb/s

Slot size Low Profile

Available card size

168mm

max.

200mm max.

168mm

max.

Product name

High

N8104-153 10GBASE-T Adapter (2ch)

(PCI Express 2.0(x8))

(4) (2) (1) (3) (5)

For additional LAN port.

N8104-149 10GBASE Adapter (SFP+/2ch)

(PCI Express 2.0(x8))

(4) (2) (1) (3) (5)

For additional LAN port. Prepare SFP+module N8104-129 if needed.

N8103-142 SAS Controller

(PCI Express 2.0(x8))

(4) (2) (1) (3) (5)

For connecting with external devices

N8103-184 and N8103-142 can be mounted up to three cards in total

N8104-152 1000BASE-T Adapter (4ch)

(PCI Express 2.0(x4))

(4) (2) (1) (3) (5)

For additional LAN port. LAN cable with boots cannot be used.

N8104-145 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch)

(PCI Express 2.0(x4))

(4) (2) (1) (3) (5)

For additional LAN port.

N8104-151 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch)

(PCI Express 2.0(x1))

(4) (2) (1) (3) (5)

For additional LAN port. Card type: PCI Express 2.0 (x4)

N8104-150 1000BASE-T Adapter (1ch)

(PCI Express 2.0(x1))

(4) (2) (1) (3) (5)

For additional LAN port. Card type: PCI Express 2.0 (x4)

Low

N8117-01A Additional RS-232C connector

－－

(1) (2) (3)

For additional serial port B (RS-232C). Only one card can be mounted.

Note PCI cards are listed in order of priority for mounting in slots. Numbers in parentheses indicate the priority of each slot for each card. If "–" is displayed, the card cannot be mounted.

Example: Suppose you want to mount a N8103-176 RAID Controller (1GB, RAID 0/1), N8190-158A Fibre Channel Controller (2ch) (16Gbps/Optical), and N8103-142 SAS Controller. Select the controller to be mounted first based on the card priority, and then select the slot to mount the card based on the slot priority. In this case, the controllers should be mounted in the following order: RAID Controller to #3 (the highest priority), Fiber Channel Controller-#2 (#3 is already used), SAS Controller - #4 (#3 and #2 are already used)

*1 Performance of LAN depends on the application and memory capacity. If you want to mount three or more 10G LAN cards, a

sufficient verification under your system environment is needed.

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1.15.3

Installation

Install a PCI card to a PCI slot in the following procedure.

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

connector of the slot.

Note To install an FBU, see Chapter 2 (1.12 Flash Backup Unit for RAID Controller).

1. See steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

2. Confirm the slot to install the PCI card according to the table in Chapter 2 (1.15.2 Supported PCI cards and available slots).

3. Remove one screw from the blank cover on the slot in which you are going to mount the PCI card, then remove the blank cover.

Note Keep the removed blank cover for future use.

4. Position the terminal part of the PCI card to the PCI slot and insert it.

Important Do not touch the connector of PCI slot or the terminal part of PCI cards and

the signal pins of electric parts installed on the board. Installing boards with

dirt or oil can cause malfunction.

Note

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

large to fit in the connector.

• If you have trouble installing the board, remove the board once and try again. If

you apply excessive pressure on the board, a PCI card or PCI connector might

break.

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5. Secure the PCI card with the screw removed in Step 4.

6. Continue to install or remove internal optional devices, mount and connect the server, and turn it on.

7. Make sure that no error messages are displayed on POST screen. For details on POST error messages, see Chapter 3 (1. POST Error Message) in "Maintenance Guide".

8. Run the configuration utility of the card to set up the board as needed. For details, see the manual that comes with the card. If a PCI card including RAID controller, SAS

controller, and LAN adapter which connects to any bootable device is added, the boot priority might be changed to the default setting. In that case, configure the boot priority in Boot menu of BIOS

Setup Utility. For details, see Chapter 3 (2. BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP)).

1.15.4

Removal

To remove a PCI card, reverse the installation procedure.

Run SETUP and change boot order in Boot menu as needed. See Chapter 3 (2. BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP)) for how to specify it.

If using the server with the PCI card removed, attach the blank cover that comes with the PCI slot.

1.15.5

Installing RAID Controller

This section describes how to install an optional RAID Controller to the slot dedicated to RAID Controller.

Using the optional RAID controller (N8103-176/177/178/179)

For details, see the manual that comes with optional RAID controller (N8103-176/177/178/179).

Important

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

details, see Chapter 2 (1.2 Anti-static Measures).

• Do not change the mode to hibernate while building a RAID system.

Note

• Enable PCI Slot xx ROM (xx is PCI slot number) of PCI Configuration in

Advanced menu of BIOS Setup Utility.

• Set the boot priority to 8th or higher in the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup utility. If

the setting is 9th or lower, the configuration menu for RAID controllers cannot be launched.

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1.16

Additional 2.5-inch HDD Cage

This server can have additional 2.5-inch HDD cage for installing additional hard disk drives.

1.16.1

Installation

(1)

16x 2.5-inch Drive Model

Follow the steps below to install an additional HDD cage.

1. See steps 1 to 8 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

Remove the six screws from protective cover, and remove the protective cover.

2. Remove the blank cover of 2.5-inch HDD cage by pulling it.

3. Align the projections (4 places) on the chassis with the holes on bottom of 2.5-inch additional HDD cage, and slide the cage toward the rear of the chassis while pushing the cage lightly from top.

Note Make sure that the turn-up portion of lower part of 2.5-inch additional HDD cage

does not get on the metal plate of bottom of the chassis.

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4. Secure the protective cover with six screws removed in Step 2.

5. Install Expander Card to Expansion Bay and secure it with eight screws provided with 2.5-inch HDD cage.

6. Connect the power cable to the HDD cage and the Expander Card. See the figure below.

Tips

The connector of the power cable connected to the Expander Card is connected to the motherboard at the position shown below. Remove the power cable connector from the motherboard, and then connect it to the Expander Card.

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HDD Backplane

Expander Card

Power BP

Motherboard

Power cable

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7. Connect the SAS cable and SGPIO cable to the HDD cage and the Expander Card. See the figure below.

8. Install Air Duct, Support Bar, and then install Top Cover.

9. Attach the ID label to the front face of chassis.

Note Keep the removed blank cover for future use.

01234567

HDD Backplane

Expander Card

RAID Controller

(PORTS_0-3)

Motherboard

(SGPIO)

SAS cable

RAID Controller

(PORTS_4-7)

SGPIO cable

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26x 2.5-inch Drive Model

Follow the steps below to install an additional HDD cage.

1. See steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

2. Remove the six screws from protective cover, and remove the protective cover.

3. Remove the blank cover of 2.5-inch HDD cage by pulling it.

4. Align the projections (4 places) on the chassis with the holes on bottom of 2.5-inch additional HDD cage, and slide the cage toward the rear of the chassis while pushing the cage lightly from top.

Note Make sure that the turn-up portion of lower part of 2.5-inch additional HDD cage

does not get on the metal plate of bottom of the chassis.

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5. Secure the protective cover with six screws removed in Step 2.

6. Connect the power cable to the HDD cage as shown in the figure below.

HDD Backplane

Expander Card

Motherboard

Power BP

Power cable

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7. Connect the SAS cable and SGPIO cable to the HDD cage and the Expander Card. See the figure below.

8. Install Air Duct, Support Bar, and then install Top Cover.

9. Attach the ID label to the 2.5-inch HDD cage.

Note Keep the removed blank cover for future use.

1.16.2

Removal

To remove an additional HDD cage, reverse the installation procedure above.

Important To keep the cooling effect in the server, install the blank cover in the vacant slot.

HDD Backplane

RAID Controller

(PORTS_0-3)

Motherboard

(SGPIO)

SAS cable

RAID Controller

(PORTS_4-7)

SGPIO cable

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1.17

Additional 2.5-inch HDD Cage (Rear)

The server of 26x 2.5-inch Drive Model and 3.5-inch Drive Model can have additional HDD cage (rear) for

installing additional hard disk drives.

1.17.1

Installation

Follow the steps below to install an additional HDD cage.

1. See steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.

2. For 26x 2.5-inch Drive Model, see the following figure to confirm the switch settings of the Expander Card. Change the setting if it differs from the setting shown in the following figure.

3. Remove the three screws from 2.5-inch additional HDD cage, and remove the blank cover.

Expander Card

Switch setting

Device front

Device rear

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