
NEC Express5800/R120h-1E
System Configuration Guide
Introduction
This document contains product and configuration information that will enable you to configure your system. The guide will ensure fast and
proper configuration of your NEC Express5800 server.
December 22, 2017
Revision 2.0
NEC Corporation

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Contents
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ....................................................................................... 4
Specification ................................................................................................................................. 4
CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM ........................................................................................ 6
SERVER CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................... 7
1 Base Models ............................................................................................................................ 7
2 Processors .............................................................................................................................. 7
3 Memory .................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Internal Storage .....................................................................................................................11
Drive Configuration ........................................................................................................ 11
Optional Drive Cages .................................................................................................... 11
Storage Controllers and Options .................................................................................. 12
Internal Drives .............................................................................................................. 13
5 Optical Drive ......................................................................................................................... 16
6 PCI Card................................................................................................................................. 17
PCI Riser Card ............................................................................................................. 17
Network Interface Controller ........................................................................................ 17
External Storage Controller .......................................................................................... 19
Serial Port Adapter ....................................................................................................... 20
7 Other Add-in Components .................................................................................................. 21
Power Supply ............................................................................................................... 21
Cooling Fan Kit ............................................................................................................. 21
Trusted Platform Module Kit ......................................................................................... 21
USB Memory Kit ........................................................................................................... 22
8 Factory Server Setting Service ........................................................................................... 23
Memory RAS Settings .................................................................................................. 23
9 Add-on Components ............................................................................................................ 24
17-inch LCD Console Drawer ....................................................................................... 24
KVM Switch .................................................................................................................. 24
Server Management License ....................................................................................... 25
Dust Proof Filter Kit ...................................................................................................... 25
Slide Rail Kit ................................................................................................................. 25
Cable Management Arm............................................................................................... 25
Starter Pack DVD ......................................................................................................... 25
Flash FDD .................................................................................................................... 26
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................. 27
External Views ............................................................................................................................ 27
Front and Rear Views ........................................................................................................... 27
Dimensions (mm) ....................................................................................................................... 28
Server Management ................................................................................................................... 29
OS Support Matrix for PCI Cards and Embedded Controllers .............................................. 30
Supported PCI Cards and Installable Slots ............................................................................. 31
Expansion Slots .................................................................................................................... 31
Supported Tape and Removal Disk Backup Drive List .......................................................... 32
Boot Mode Setting ...................................................................................................................... 32

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Guideline of Maximum Power Consumption ........................................................................... 33
Copyright Notice and Liability Disclaimer ............................................................................... 34
REVISION HISTORY ..................................................................................................... 35

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Technical Specification
Specification
Intel® Xeon® Processor
Bronze 3104(6C/6T, 1.70 GHz, 8.25MB, TDP 85W)
Bronze 3106(8C/8T, 1.70 GHz, 11MB, TDP 85W)
Silver 4108(8C/16T, 1.80 GHz, 11MB, TDP 85W)
Silver 4110(8C/16T, 2.10 GHz, 11MB, TDP 85W)
Silver 4112(4C/8T, 2.60 GHz, 8.25MB, TDP 85W)
Silver 4114(10C/20T, 2.20 GHz, 13.75MB, TDP 85W)
Silver 4116(12C/24T, 2.10 GHz, 16.50MB, TDP 85W)
Gold 5115(10C/20T, 2.40 GHz, 13.75MB, TDP 85W)
Gold 5118(12C/24T, 2.30 GHz, 16.50MB, TDP 105W)
Gold 5120(14C/28T, 2.20 GHz, 19.25MB, TDP 105W)
Gold 5122(4C/8T, 3.60 GHz, 16.50MB, TDP 105W)
Gold 6126(12C/24T, 2.60 GHz, 19.25MB, TDP 125W)
Gold 6128(6C/12T, 3.40 GHz, 19.25MB, TDP 115W)
Gold 6130(16C/32T, 2.10 GHz, 22MB, TDP 125W)
Gold 6132(14C/28T, 2.60 GHz, 19.25MB, TDP 140W)
Gold 6134(8C/16T, 3.20 GHz, 24.75MB, TDP 130W)
Gold 6136(12C/24T, 3 GHz, 24.75MB, TDP 150W)
Gold 6138(20C/40T, 2 GHz, 27.50MB, TDP 125W)
Gold 6140(18C/36T, 2.30 GHz, 24.75MB, TDP 140W)
Gold 6142(16C/32T, 2.60 GHz, 22MB, TDP 150W)
Gold 6148(20C/40T, 2.40 GHz, 27.50MB, TDP 150W)
Gold 6152(22C/44T, 2.10 GHz, 30.25MB, TDP 140W)
Platinum 8160(24C/48T, 2.10 GHz, 33MB, TDP 150W)
Platinum 8164(26C/52T, 2GHz, 35.75MB, TDP 150W)
DDR4-2666 Registered DIMM (8/16/32GB)
DDR4-2666 Load Reduced DIMM (64GB)
ECC, x4 SDDC, x4 DDDC, Memory Mirroring, Memory Sparing
SATA : 6Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 (Optional)
SAS: 12 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 (Optional)
Total: 2 slots available
1 PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8 connector) for a dedicated RAID card
1 slot for a dedicated LOM controller
* The slot configuration is changed by installing optional riser cards
Integrated into Server Management Controller (16MB)
640x480, 800x600, 1,024x768, 1,280x1,024, 1,600x1,200, 1,920x1,200
Front: 1x USB3.0, 1x USB2.0 (BMC)
Rear: 2x USB3.0, 1x VGA (15-pin mini D-sub), 1x Management LAN
connector (RJ-45), 2x Data LAN connector (RJ-45), 1x Serial (9-pin mini
D-sub, Optional)
Internal: 1x USB3.0, 2x SATA 2.0
1x 500 Watt 80 PLUS® Platinum certified non-hot plug PSU
500 Watt : 100-120/200-240VAC ± 10% 50 / 60 Hz ± 3 Hz
1-2 x 500 Watt, 800 Watt 80 PLUS® Platinum certified hot plug PSU
500 Watt, 800 Watt : 100-120/200-240VAC± 10% 50 / 60 Hz ± 3 Hz
1-2 x 800 Watt 80 PLUS® Titanium certified hot plug PSU

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800Watt, Watt : 200-240 VAC± 10% 50 / 60 Hz ± 3 Hz
434.6 x 614.9 x 42.9 mm
17.1 x 24.2 x 1.7 in (1U)
Temperature, Relative Humidity
(non-condensing)
Operating: 10° to 35° C / 50° to 95° F, 8 to 90%
Non-Operating: -30° to 60° C / -22° to 140° F, 5 to 95%
FCC, UL/cUL, CB, CE, Mexico (CoC), RCM, RoHS, WEEE
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Standard
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Datacenter
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2016 Standard
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2016 Datacenter
VMware ESXi™ 6.0 Update 3
VMware ESXi™ 6.5 Update 1

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Configuration Diagram
8x 2.5-inch Drive Model
Legend: Standard Components Mandatory Components
4x 3.5-inch Drive Model
Legend: Standard Components Mandatory Components

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Server Configuration
1 Base Models
Product Name / Description
NEC Express5800/R120h-1E 8x 2.5-inch Drive Model
no processor, no RAM, no HDD, no ODD, no Rail, no Power Supply Unit, no Riser Card Kit.
Including : Front Bezel, 1x 2.5-inch Drive Cage, no Riser Card Kit
NEC Express5800/R120h-1E 4x 3.5-inch Drive Model
no processor, no RAM, no HDD, no ODD, no Rail, no Power Supply Unit, no Riser Card Kit.
Including : Front Bezel, 3.5-inch Drive Cage
NOTE:
The base model must be ordered with a processor kit, a memory kit, SAS/SATA cable, a power supply kit and Rail.
2 Processors
Available sockets: 2
Product Name / Description
Xeon Bronze 3104 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Bronze 3104 (1.70 GHz, 6C/6T, 8.25MB, TDP 85W)
N8101-1275 (1st)
N8101-1276 (2nd)
Xeon Bronze 3106 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Bronze 3106 (1.70 GHz, 8C/8T, 11MB, TDP 85W)
N8101-1277 (1st)
N8101-1278 (2nd)
Xeon Silver 4108 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Silver 4108 (1.80 GHz, 8C/16T, 11MB, TDP 85W)
N8101-1279 (1st)
N8101-1280 (2nd)
Xeon Silver 4110 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Silver 4110 (2.10 GHz, 8C/16T, 11MB, TDP 85W)
N8101-1281 (1st)
N8101-1282 (2nd)
Xeon Silver 4112 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Silver 4112 (2.60 GHz, 4C/8T, 8.25MB, TDP 85W)
N8101-1283 (1st)
N8101-1284 (2nd)
Xeon Silver 4114 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Silver 4114 (2.20 GHz, 10C/20T, 13.75MB, TDP 85W)
N8101-1287 (1st)
N8101-1288 (2nd)
Xeon Silver 4116 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Silver 4116 (2.10 GHz, 12C/24T, 16.50MB, TDP 85W)
N8101-1289 (1st)
N8101-1290 (2nd)
Xeon Gold 5115 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Gold 5115 (2.40 GHz, 10C/20T, 13.75MB, TDP 85W)
N8101-1291 (1st)
N8101-1292 (2nd)
Xeon Gold 5118 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Gold 5118 (2.30 GHz, 12C/24T, 16.50MB, TDP 105W)
N8101-1293 (1st)
N8101-1294 (2nd)
Xeon Gold 5120 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Gold 5120 (2.20 GHz, 14C/28T, 19.25MB, TDP 105W)
N8101-1295 (1st)
N8101-1296 (2nd)
Xeon Gold 5122 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Gold 5122 (3.60 GHz, 4C/8T, 16.50MB, TDP 105W)
N8101-1297 (1st)
N8101-1298 (2nd)
Xeon Gold 6126 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Gold 6126 (2.60 GHz, 12C/24T, 19.25MB, TDP 125W)
N8101-1299 (1st)
N8101-1300 (2nd)
Xeon Gold 6128 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Gold 6128 (3.40 GHz, 6C/12T, 19.25MB, TDP 115W)
N8101-1301 (1st)
N8101-1302 (2nd)
Xeon Gold 6130 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Gold 6130 (2.10 GHz, 16C/32T, 22MB, TDP 125W)
N8101-1303 (1st)
N8101-1304 (2nd)
Xeon Gold 6132 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Gold 6132 (2.60 GHz, 14C/28T, 19.25MB, TDP 140W)
N8101-1305 (1st)
N8101-1306 (2nd)
Xeon Gold 6134 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Gold 6134 (3.20 GHz, 8C/16T, 24.75MB, TDP 130W)
N8101-1307 (1st)
N8101-1308 (2nd)
Xeon Gold 6136 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Gold 6136 (3 GHz, 12C/24T, 24.75MB, TDP 150W)
N8101-1480 (1st)
N8101-1481 (2nd)
Xeon Gold 6138 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Gold 6138 (2 GHz, 20C/40T, 27.50MB, TDP 125W)
N8101-1309 (1st)
N8101-1310 (2nd)
Xeon Gold 6140 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Gold 6140 (2.30 GHz, 18C/36T, 24.75MB, TDP 140W)
N8101-1311 (1st)
N8101-1312 (2nd)
Xeon Gold 6142 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Gold 6142 (2.60 GHz, 16C/32T, 22MB, TDP 150W)
N8101-1482 (1st)
N8101-1483 (2nd)
Xeon Gold 6148 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Gold 6148 (2.40 GHz, 20C/40T, 27.50MB, TDP 150W)
N8101-1484 (1st)
N8101-1485 (2nd)

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Product Name / Description
Xeon Gold 6152 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Gold 6152 (2.10 GHz, 22C/44T, 30.25MB, TDP 140W)
N8101-1313 (1st)
N8101-1314 (2nd)
Xeon®
Platinum 8100
Series
Xeon Platinum 8160 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Platinum 8160 (2.10 GHz, 24C/48T, 33MB, TDP 150W)
N8101-1315 (1st)
N8101-1316 (2nd)
Xeon Platinum 8164 Processor Kit
Intel® Xeon ® Platinum 8164 (3 GHz, 26C/52T, 35.75MB, TDP 150W)
N8101-1317 (1st)
N8101-1318 (2nd)
NOTE:
The processor kit for the 1st CPU must be ordered with a base model.
The processors must be the same to configure dual processor system.
The maximum number of logical processors supported by OS
See the table below for the maximum number of logical processors that you can actually use on your system.
Number of Logical
Processors Supported
by Operating Systems
Maximum Available
Number of Logical
Processors
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter
1
The maximum numbers of logical processors when using Hyper-V are below:
- Windows Server 2012 R2: 320
- Windows Server 2016: 512

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3 Memory
Available slots: 8 per processor
Product Name / Description
8GB DDR4-2666 REG Memory Kit (1x8GB/SR)
1 x 8GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR4-2666(PC4-2666), Single Rank
16GB DDR4-2666 REG Memory Kit (1x16GB/SR)
1 x 16GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR4-2666(PC4-2666), Single Rank
16GB DDR4-2666 REG Memory Kit (1x16GB/DR)
1 x 16GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR4-2666(PC4-2666), Dual Rank
32GB DDR4-2666 REG Memory Kit (1x32GB/DR)
1 x 32GB Registered ECC DIMM, DDR4-2666(PC4-2666), Dual Rank
Load Reduced DIMM
(LRDIMM)
64GB DDR4-2666 LR Memory Kit (1x64GB/QR)
1 x 64GB Load Reduced ECC DIMM, DDR4-2666(PC4-2666), Quad
Rank
NOTE:
Minimum one memory kit per processor must be installed.
It is recommended to install memory kits in multiples of 6 identical DIMMs for 6-channel symmetric memory configurations to
increase memory transfer speed.
Mix configurations of RDIMM and LRDIMM are not supported.
Memory Configuration Feature Comparison
See the table below for feature comparisons of memory configurations supported.
Multiple single bit error
protection
Multiple single bit and multi bit
error protection
Two ranks of memory per
channel : Half physical
memory
Four ranks of memory per
channel : 3/4 physical memory
Eight ranks of memory per
channel : 7/8 physical memory
Available Memory
Channels
All DIMMs in the system must
be identical.
All DIMMs in the system must
be identical.
Maximum Memory Speed
See the table below for the actual maximum memory transfer speed. DDR4 memory speed depends on the native memory bus
speed of the memory controller.
Xeon ® Platinum 8100 series
Xeon ® Gold 6100 series
Xeon ® Gold 5122 Processor
2666 MHz
Xeon ® Gold 5100 series excluding Xeon ® Gold 5122 Processor
Xeon ® Silver 4100 series
2400 MHz
Xeon ® Bronze 3100 series

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Maximum Available Memory
See the table below for the maximum memory size that you can actually use on your system.
Maximum Memory
Size Supported by
Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Datacenter
1
The maximum available memory size of Hyper-V systems is below:
- Windows Server 2012 R2 : 4 TB
- Windows Server 2016 : 24 TB
2
Up to 4 TB of the main memory is available to each virtual machine.
3
Up to 6 TB of the main memory is available to each virtual machine.

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4 Internal Storage
Drive Configuration
Choose appropriate drive model and optional drive cages in accordance with the type and number of the drive you want to install.
Drive Bay for 2.5-inch Drive Model
Eight 2.5-inch drive bays are standard. With an optional 2.5-inch drive cage, up to 10 2.5-inch drive bays can be equipped.
Drive Bay for 3.5-inch Drive Model
Four 3.5-inch drive bays are equipped as standard
Optional Drive Cages
Product Name / Description
Factory Integration
option
2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit
Including internal cable, for 8x 2.5-inch Drive Model
NOTE:
- The Drive Cage Kit does not include internal cables. Choose the
appropriate interface cable in accordance with the type of storage
controllers.
2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit
Including internal cables, for 8x 2.5-inch Drive Model

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Storage Controllers and Options
Embedded SATA Controller
Product Name / Description
Embedded SATA Controller
10 x 6Gb/s SATA
Internal SAS/SATA Cable
For 2.5-inch Drive Model , 2x [1 x mini-SAS to 1 x mini-SAS]
For optional 2.5-inch Drive Cage, 1x [1x mini-SAS to 1 x mini-SAS]
Internal SAS/SATA Cable
For 3.5-inch Drive Model, 2x [1 x mini-SAS to 1 x mini-SAS]
NOTE:
For factroy installation, up to eight drives can be installed in the system.
All internal SATA cables are factory integrated options.
Hot plug insertion/removal are not supported in the configuration.
Embedded SATA RAID Controller (RAID 0/1/10)
Product Name / Description
Embedded SATA Controller
10 x 6Gb/s SATA
Internal SAS/SATA Cable
For 2.5-inch Drive Model , 2x [1 x mini-SAS to 1 x mini-SAS]
For optional 2.5-inch Drive Cage, 1x [1x mini-SAS to 1 x mini-SAS]
Internal SAS/SATA Cable
For 3.5-inch Drive Model, 2x [1 x mini-SAS to 1 x mini-SAS]
NOTE:
For factroy installation, up to eight drives can be installed in the system.
The Embedded SATA RAID Controller is available for Windows operating system only.
When you use the Embedded SATA RAID controller, choose an external DVD drive. An internal DVD drive requires the embedded
SATA controller configuration.
RAID Controller for Dedicated PCI Slot
Choose the appropriate RAID controller in accordance with RAID feature required.
Product Name / Description
RAID Controller (RAID 0/1)
RAID 0/1/10 and SAS HBA mode, 0MB, Int. 8 port, PCIe 3.0 x8, SAS
12Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s, Low Profile Heat Sink
RAID Controller (2GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)
RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60, 2GB, Int. 8 port, PCIe 3.0 x8, SAS 12Gb/s,
SATA 6Gb/s, Low Profile Heat Sink
Battery Backup Unit
Lithium-ion Battery for RAID controller with cache memory
Internal SAS/SATA Cable
For 2.5-inch Drive Model
Internal SAS/SATA Cable
For 3.5-inch Drive Model
NOTE:
PCI slot #2 is not available when a RAID controller is installed into the RAID slot.
One battery backup unit must be installed per one system.

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RAID Controller for Standard PCI Slot
Product Name / Description
RAID Controller (RAID 0/1)
RAID 0/1/10 and SAS HBA mode, 0MB, Int. 8, PCIe 3.0 x8, SAS
12Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s, Standard H/S type
RAID Controller (2GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)
RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60, 2GB, Int. 8, PCIe 3.0 x8, SAS 12Gb/s, SATA
6Gb/s, Standard H/S type
Battery Backup Unit
Lithium-ion Battery for RAID controller with cache memory
Internal SAS/SATA Cable
For 2.5-inch Drive Model
Internal SAS/SATA Cable
For 3.5-inch Drive Model
NOTE:
The RAID controller must be installed after shipment.
One battery backup unit must be installed per one system.
Internal Drives
2.5-inch SATA Hard Disk Drives
Product Name / Description
1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD
1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm, 512e sector
2TB 7.2K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA HDD
1 x 2 TB SATA HDD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm, 512e sector
NOTE:
512e sector drives are not available for VMware ESXi system.
All drives within a RAID array should be of the same type, capacity and rotation speed.
Up to two kinds of drives selected from SAS 10K HDDs, SAS 15K HDDs, SATA HDDs, SATA SSDs can be mixed.
2.5-inch SATA Solid State Drives
Product Name / Description
240GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA SSD
1 x 240GB SATA SSD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 512n sector, Read Intensive
480GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA SSD
1 x 480GB SATA SSD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 512n sector, Read Intensive
960GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA SSD
1 x 960GB SATA SSD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 512n sector, Read Intensive
1.92TB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA SSD
1 x 1.92TB SATA SSD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 512n sector, Read Intensive
3.84TB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA SSD
1 x 3.84TB SATA SSD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 512n sector, Read Intensive
240GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA SSD
1 x 240GB SATA SSD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 512n sector, Value Endurance
480GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA SSD
1 x 480GB SATA SSD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 512n sector, Value Endurance
960GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA SSD
1 x 960GB SATA SSD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 512n sector, Value Endurance
1.92TB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SATA SSD
1 x 1.92TB SATA SSD, 2.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 512n sector, Value Endurance
NOTE:
All drives within a RAID array should be of the same type, capacity.
Up to two kinds of drives selected from SAS 10K HDDs, SAS 15K HDDs, SATA HDDs, SATA SSDs and SAS SSDs can be mixed.

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2.5-inch SAS Hard Disk Drives
Product Name / Description
300GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1 x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 12Gb/s, 10,000 rpm, 512n sector
600GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1 x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 12Gb/s, 10,000 rpm, 512n sector
1.2TB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1 x 1.2TB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 12Gb/s, 10,000 rpm, 512n sector
1.8TB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1 x 1.8TB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 12Gb/s, 10,000 rpm, 512e sector
300GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1x 300 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 12Gb/s, 15,000 rpm, 512n sector
600GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1x 600 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 12Gb/s, 15,000 rpm, 512n sector
900GB 15K Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS HDD
1x 900 GB SAS HDD, 2.5-inch, 12Gb/s, 15,000 rpm, 512e sector
NOTE:
512e sector drives are not available for VMware ESXi system.
All drives within a RAID array should be of the same type, capacity and rotation speed.
Up to two kinds of drives selected from SAS 10K HDDs, SAS 15K HDDs, SATA HDDs, SATA SSDs and SAS SSDs can be mixed.
To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 in order to minimize the risk of
becoming multiple hard drives failure during the RAID rebuilding process.
2.5-inch SAS Solid State Drives
Product Name / Description
400GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD
1 x 400GB SAS SSD, 2.5-inch, 12Gb/s, 512n sector, Middle Endurance
800GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD
1 x 800GB SAS SSD, 2.5-inch, 12Gb/s, 512n sector, Middle Endurance
400GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD
1 x 400GB SAS SSD, 2.5-inch, 12Gb/s, 512n sector, Value Endurance
800GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD
1 x 800GB SAS SSD, 2.5-inch, 12Gb/s, 512n sector, Value Endurance
480GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD
1 x 480GB SAS SSD, 2.5-inch, 12Gb/s, 512n sector, Value Endurance
960GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD
1 x 960GB SAS SSD, 2.5-inch, 12Gb/s, 512n sector, Value Endurance
NOTE:
All drives within a RAID array should be of the same type, capacity and rotation speed.
Up to two kinds of drives selected from SAS 10K HDDs, SAS 15K HDDs, SATA HDDs, SATA SSDs and SAS SSDs can be mixed.
To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 in order to minimize the risk of
becoming multiple hard drives failure during the RAID rebuilding process.
3.5-inch SATA Hard Disk Drives
Product Name / Description
1TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD
1 x 1 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm, 512n sector
2TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD
1 x 2 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm, 512n sector
3TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD
1 x 3 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm, 512n sector
4TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD
1 x 4 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm, 512n sector
6TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD
1 x 6 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm, 512e sector
8TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD
1 x 8 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm, 512e sector
10TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SATA HDD

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1 x 10 TB SATA HDD, 3.5-inch, 6Gb/s, 7,200 rpm, 512e sector
NOTE:
512e sector drives are not available for VMware ESXi system.
All drives within a RAID array should be of the same type, capacity.
To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 in order to minimize the risk of
becoming multiple hard drives failure during the RAID rebuilding process.
3.5-inch Near Line SAS Hard Disk Drives
Product Name / Description
4TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SAS HDD
1 x 4 TB Near Line SAS HDD, 3.5-inch, 12Gb/s, 7,200 rpm, 512e sector
8TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SAS HDD
1 x 8 TB Near Line SAS HDD, 3.5-inch, 12Gb/s, 7,200 rpm, 512e sector
10TB 7.2K Hot Plug 3.5-inch SAS HDD
1 x 10 TB Near Line SAS HDD, 3.5-inch, 12Gb/s, 7,200 rpm,
512e sector
NOTE:
512e sector drives are not available for VMware ESXi system.
All drives within a RAID array should be of the same capacity.
To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 in order to minimize the risk of
becoming multiple hard drives failure during the RAID rebuilding process.
Near Line SAS HDD (7200 rpm) and SAS-HDD (10,000rpm / 15,000rpm) are the same in maximum transfer speed and error
recovery capabilities, however the Near Line SAS HDD and SATA HDDs(7.200rpm) are the same in I/O performance and life.

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5 Optical Drive
Product Name / Description
Internal DVD Drive Installation Kit
Installation kit for 8x2.5-inch Drive Model
NOTE:
- The Installation Kit cannot be installed if N8154-102/126 2x2.5-inch Hot
Plug Drive Cage Kit (SAS/SATA) is installed.
Internal Slim DVD-ROM drive
Slim DVD-ROM drive
Internal DVD-SuperMulti Drive
Slim DVD Super Multi drive, including writing software
External DVD-ROM Drive
Slim DVD-ROM drive, Bus powered, 1.6A required
NOTE:
When you use the Embedded SATA RAID controller, choose an external DVD drive. An internal DVD drive requires the embedded
SATA controller configuration.

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6 PCI Card
Please refer to Supported PCI Cards and Installable Slots with regard to the position of PCI slot which can mount PCI card
supported.
PCI Riser Card
PCI Slot Configuration
Choose the appropriate configuration in accordance with the number and the type of PCI cards you want to install and whether you
need PCIe SSD slot and ALOM slot.
PCI Riser Card Kit
Product Name / Description
Riser Card Kit(2xPCI)
Riser card for slot 1 with one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, and riser card for slot 2
with one PCIe 3.0 x8 slot
Riser Card Kit(2xPCI, 1xPCIe SSD)
Riser card for slot 1 with one PCIe SSD slot and one ALOM slot, and
riser card for slot 2 with PCIe 3.0 x8 slot
Riser Card Kit(1xPCI)
Riser card for slot 3 with one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
NOTE:
- To install 2nd Riser Card Kit, the system must be configured with a dual
processor.
- The 2nd Riser Card Kit is available if the 1st Riser Card is installed.
- The 2nd Riser Card Kit is not available if the RAID controller for
dedicated slot is installed.
Network Interface Controller
Product Name / Description
Dual Port 1000BASE-T LOM Card
Integrated into Intel C622 chipset
Dual Port 10GBASE-T LOM Card
Integrated into Intel C622 chipset
Dual Port 10GBASE-SR LOM Card
Integrated into Intel C622 chipset
NOTE:
- N8104-189 SFP+ Module is required to connect with an optical cable.
- Up to two SFP+ Modules can be installed.
Quad Port 1000BASE-T LOM Card
Broadcom BCM5719
PCIe 2.0(x4)
Quad Port 1000BASE-T LOM Card
Intel Ethernet Controller I350
PCIe 2.0(x4)
Dual Port 10GBASE-T LOM Card
QLogic 57810S
PCIe 2.0(x8)
Dual Port 10GBASE-T LOM Card
Intel X550
PCIe 2.0(x8)
Dual Port 10GBASE SFP+ LOM Card
Intel Ethernet Controller X710
PCIe 3.0(x8)
NOTE:
- N8104-189 SFP+ Module is required to connect with an optical cable.
- Up to two SFP+ Modules can be installed.
Dual Port 25GBASE SFP+ LOM Card
Cavium 45604
PCIe 3.0(x16)

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Product Name / Description
NOTE:
- N8104-190 SFP28 Module is required to connect with an optical cable.
- Up to 2 SFP28 Modules can be installed.
Dual Port 1000BASE-T Adapter
Broadcom BCM5720 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
PCIe 2.0(x1)
Dual Port 1000BASE-T Adapter
Intel Ethernet Controller I350
PCIe 2.0(x4)
NOTE:
- Network cables with RJ-45 plug covers cannot be used.
Quad Port 1000BASE-T Adapter
Broadcom BCM5719 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
PCIe 2.0(x4)
NOTE:
- Network cables with RJ-45 plug covers cannot be used.
Quad Port 1000BASE-T Adapter
Intel Ethernet Controller I350
PCIe 2.0(x4)
NOTE:
- Network cables with RJ-45 plug covers cannot be used.
Dual Port 10GBASE-T Adapter
QLogic 57810S
PCIe 2.0(x8)
Dual Port 10GBASE-T Adapter
Cavium QL41401,
PCIe3.0(x8)
Dual Port 10GBASE-T Adapter
Intel X550-AT2,
PCIe3.0(x4)
Dual Port 10GBASE SFP+ Adapter
QLogic 57810S
PCIe 2.0(x8)
NOTE:
- N8104-189 SFP+ Module is required to connect with an optical cable.
- Up to 2 SFP+ Modules can be installed.
Dual Port 10GBASE SFP+ Adapter
Intel Ethernet Controller X710
PCIe 3.0(x8)
NOTE:
- N8104-189 SFP+ Module is required to connect with an optical cable.
- Up to 2 SFP+ Modules can be installed.
Dual Port 25GBASE SFP28 Adapter
Cavium QL41401,
PCIe3.0(x8)
NOTE:
- N8104-190 SFP28 Module is required to connect with an optical cable.
- Up to 2 SFP28 Modules can be installed.
Quad Port 25GBASE QSFP28 Adapter
Cavium 45604
PCIe 3.0(x16)
NOTE:
- N8104-191 QSFP28 Module is required to connect with an optical cable.
- Up to 1 QSFP28 Modules can be installed.
SFP+ Module (10G-SR)
1 x SFP+ Module
SFP28 Module(25G-SR)
1 x SFP28 Module
NOTE:
The NIC cards must be installed under the maximum configuration limits for networking when running with VMware systems. For
more detail, see the Networking Maximum in the Configuration Maximums document for VMware.

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- For VMware ESXi 6.0: https://www.vmware.com/pdf/vsphere6/r60/vsphere-60-configuration-maximums.pdf
- For VMware ESXi 6.5: https://www.vmware.com/pdf/vsphere6/r65/vsphere-65-configuration-maximums.pdf
NIC Teaming feature – NIC Teaming and bonding features
See the table below for supported network interfaces and OS combinations.
1GbE NIC
On-board LAN Interface
N8104-172/-180/-181/-193
Up to four ports per one team
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2016
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
VMware ESXi 6.5
1GbE NIC
N8104-171/-178/-179
Up to four ports per one team
Windows Server 2016
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
VMware ESXi 6.0
VMware ESXi 6.5
Up to four ports per one team
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2016
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
VMware ESXi 6.0
VMware ESXi 6.5
10GbE NIC
N8104-175/-184/-195
Up to four ports per one team
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2016
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
VMware ESXi 6.0
VMware ESXi 6.5
Up to four ports per one team
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2016
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
VMware ESXi 6.0
VMware ESXi 6.5
Up to four ports per one team
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2016
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
VMware ESXi 6.0
VMware ESXi 6.5
10GbE NIC
N8104-176/-186/-194
Up to four ports per one team
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2016
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
VMware ESXi 6.5
Up to four ports per one team
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2016
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
NOTE:
When 1GbE, 10GbE and 25GbE NIC teams are mixed, the maximum number of teams must be five per one system.
External Storage Controller
RAID Controller
Product Name / Description
RAID Controller (4GB, RAID0/1/5/6)
RAID0/1/5/6/10/50/60, 4GB, 8 External port PCIe 3.0 x8,
SAS 12Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s
Battery Backup Unit
Lithium-ion Battery for RAID controller.
NOTE:
Only one SAS JBOD Enclosure can be connected to one RAID controller.
4Kn sector drives are not supported with the RAID controller.
One battery backup unit must be installed per one system.
To configure a large-capacity RAID array, it is recommended to configure in RAID 6 or RAID 60 in order to minimize the risk of
becoming multiple hard drives failure during the RAID rebuilding process.
It is recommended to set RAID array configuration drives less than eight in order to minimize the risk of becoming multiple hard
drives failure.

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Fibre Channel / SAS Controller
Product Name / Description
Fibre Channel Controller (1ch)
Cavium QLogic, QLE2690
16Gb/s, Optical, PCIe 3.0 x8
Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)
Cavium QLogic, QLE2692
16Gb/s, Optical, PCIe 3.0 x8
Fibre Channel Controller (1ch)
Broadcom, LPe31000
16Gb/s, Optical, PCIe 3.0 x8
Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)
Broadcom, LPe31002
16Gb/s, Optical, PCIe 3.0 x8
Fibre Channel Controller (1ch)
Broadcom, LPe32000
32Gb/s, Optical, PCIe 3.0 x8
Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)
Broadcom, LPe32002
32Gb/s, Optical, PCIe 3.0 x8
SAS Controller
LSI SAS9300-8e Host Bus Adapter
12Gb/s SAS, ext. 8(SFF-8644 x2), PCIe 3.0(x8)
NOTE:
- The SAS Controller must be installed after shipment.
SAS Controller
12Gb/s SAS, ext. 8(SFF-8644 x2), PCIe 3.0 x8
Product Name / Description
Additional Serial Port Kit
Serial port Connector
NOTE:
Up to one Serial Port Adapter can be installed.

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7 Other Add-in Components
Power Supply
Product Name / Description
500W Non-hot Plug Power Supply
500W Platinum Hot Plug Power Supply
1 x 500 Watt 80 PLUS® Platinum, including one 2m IEC320 C14 power
cord
800W Platinum Hot Plug Power Supply
1 x 800 Watt 80 PLUS® Platinum, including one 2m IEC320 C14 power
cord
800W Titanium Hot Plug Power Supply
1 x 800 Watt 80 PLUS® Titanium, including one 2m IEC320 C14 power
cord
NOTE:
- 200 VAC input only supported
NOTE:
Minimum one power supply kit must be installed.
The power supply kit must be the same to configure redundancy.
Available Power Supplies
See the table below for the power supplies available based on the number and type of processor, the number and type of DIMMs,
and the number of drives.
Processor with 130 Watt or less
Processor with 140 Watt or more
Processor with 105 Watt or more
Product Name / Description
Non Redundant Fan Kit
Non redundant cooling fans
Redundant Fan Kit
Redundant cooling fans
Trusted Platform Module Kit
Product Name / Description
Trusted Platform Module Kit
TPM 2.0 module
NOTE:
The kit is not available in China.
The kit is not removable after attachment.
The kit supports only with Windows operating system configured with UEFI boot mode.
"Chipset-TPM" in BIOS setup menu must be activated prior to use of this product.

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To use Windows BitLocker drive encryption, be sure to keep the "recovery password" of BitLocker function. The recovery
password is required to restore data for hardware replacement during a system error.
USB Memory Kit
Product Name / Description
Dual 8GB microSD Kit(USB)
Including 2x 8GB microSD, USB dual microSD memory card reader, RAID1 Support
NOTE:
The USB Memory Kit is installed in the system when you order it with the base model.
The kit does not include VMware ESXi installation media and license.

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8 Factory Server Setting Service
Memory RAS Settings
If you need to change the BIOS settings for the memory RAS feature in the factory, select the appropriate configuration service.
Product Name / Description
Memory Mirroring Mode Configuration Service
Setup option to change the Memory RAS of BIOS menu to Memory Mirroring Mode
Memory Sparing Mode Configuration Service
Setup option to change the Memory RAS of BIOS menu to Memory Sparing Mode

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9 Add-on Components
17-inch LCD Console Drawer
Product Name / Description
17-inch LCD Console Drawer (8port)
17-inch LCD, US 83-keys Keyboard, Optical mouse, 8 port KVM switch,
1U height
Switch Unit Connection Cable Set (USB, 1.8m)
1.8 m, 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub to 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub / 1 x 4-pin USB A
Switch Unit Connection Cable Set (USB, 3m)
3 m, 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub to 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub / 1 x 4-pin USB A
Switch Unit Connection Cable Set (USB, 5m)
5 m, 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub to 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub / 1 x 4-pin USB A
17inch LCD Console Unit 1U
17-inch LCD, US 83-keys Keyboard, Optical mouse, 1U height,
4-pin USB B to 4-pin USB A cable 2 m, PS/2 Y-splitter cable 2m, 15-pin
mini D-sub VGA cable 2 m
17inch LCD Console Drawer (1port)
17-inch LCD, US 103-keys Keyboard with 10-key, Touch pad with 3button, 1U height, 4-pin USB B to 4-pin USB A cable 1.8 m, Two PS/2
cable 1.8 m, 15-pin mini D-sub VGA cable 1.8 m
17.3inch LCD Console Drawer (1port)
17.3-inch wide Full HD LCD, US 103-keys Keyboard with 10-key, Touch
pad with 2-button, 1U height, 4-pin USB B to 4-pin USB A cable 1.8 m,
15-pin mini D-sub VGA cable 1.8 m, DVI-D cable 1.8m
Keyboard Unit (JP)
JP 108-keys Keyboard with 10-key for N8143-108F 17inch LCD
Console Drawer (1port)
UK 104-keys Keyboard with 10-key, for N8143-108F 17inch LCD
Console Drawer (1port)
Product Name / Description
Server Switch Unit (8 server)
1U USB 8 port KVM switch
Switch Unit Connection Cable Set (USB,1.8m)
1.8 m, 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub to 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub / 1 x 4-pin USB A
Switch Unit Connection Cable Set (USB,3m)
3 m, 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub to 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub / 1 x 4-pin USB A
Switch Unit Connection Cable Set (USB,3m)
5 m, 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub to 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub / 1 x 4-pin USB A
Switch Unit Connection Cable 1.8 m
1.8 m, 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub - 1x 15-pin mini D-Sub / 2x PS/2

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Server Management License
Choose the following license kit to use additional remote management future.
Product Name / Description
License for Remote Management (Advanced)
License per server
Remote console:
- Integrated Remote Console (IRC) with full functionality
Remote media:
- Virtual media access via Integrated Remote Console (IRC)
- Scripted virtual media access
System management:
- Global team collaboration for up to six consoles
- Integrated Remote Console (IRC) recording and playback
License for Remote Management (Scale-Out)
License per server
Remote console:
- Text-based remote console via SSH
- Integrated Remote Console (IRC) under Pre-OS
System management:
- Email alert
- Remote Syslog feature
- Virtual Serial Port recording and playback
NOTE:
Remote management features are not available for virtual machines.
Dust Proof Filter Kit
Product Name / Description
Dustproof Filter Kit
Including filter attachment kit and 10 set of dust proof filter
NOTE:
The Dustproof Filter Kit is make-to-order products. Please consult your sales representative in regard to production lead time.
Slide Rail Kit
Product Name / Description
Product Name / Description
Cable Management Arm for 1U Server
Starter Pack DVD
The starter pack DVD includes the software and driver qualified by NEC. In order to obtain technical support from NEC, please be
sure to install the software and drivers provided with the starter pack. The latest DVD image can be downloaded for free from NEC
website during the warranty period.
Product Name / Description
Express5800/R120h-1E, 2E Starter Pack

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Flash FDD
Choose the Flash FDD if you need to prepare an alternative device for a floppy drive.
Product Name / Description
Flash FDD
USB flash emulating USB floppy disk, Native capacity 1.44 MB
NOTE:
Up to one drive can be connected.

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References
External Views
Front and Rear Views
Front View for 8x 2.5-inch Drive Model
Power On/standby button/LED
Front View for 4x 3.5-inch Drive Model
Power On/standby button/LED
Serial Port Connector (optional)

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Dimensions (mm)

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Server Management
The integrated server management controller provides superior remote control and system management features listed in the table
below.
Remote
Management
License
(Scale-out)
Remote
Management
License
(Advanced)
Authentication with Active Directory and LDAP
Two-factor and Kerberos authentication
Virtual media access via Integrated Remote Console (IRC)
Scripted virtual media access
Integrated Remote Console (IRC)
Global team collaboration for up to six consoles
Integrated Remote Console (IRC) recording and playback
Virtual Serial Port recording and playback
Text-based remote console via SSH
Advanced power management
(power history graph, power capping)
BMC federation management
BMC detection for BMC federation
Remote serial console (Virtual Serial Port)
Restart BMC form web-based management console
SSH / SMASH Command-Line Protocol
(including serial console redirection)
IPMI / DCMI (including serial console redirection)

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OS Support Matrix for PCI Cards and Embedded Controllers
Embedded SATA non-RAID Controller
Embedded SATA RAID Controller
RAID Controller (RAID 0/1)
RAID Controller (2GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)
RAID Controller (4GB, RAID 0/1)
RAID Controller (2GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)
RAID Controller (4GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)
Dual Port 1000BASE-T LOM Card
Dual Port 10GBASE SFP+ LOM Card
Dual Port 10GBASE-T LOM Card
Quad Port 1000BASE-T LOM Card
Quad Port 1000BASE-T LOM Card
Quad Port 10GBASE-T LOM Card
Dual Port 10GBASE-T LOM Card
Quad Port 10BASE SFP+ LOM Card
Dual Port 25GBASE SFP+ LOM Card
Dual Port 1000BASE-T Adapter
Quad Port 1000BASE-T Adapter
Dual Port 1000BASE-T Adapter
Quad Port 1000BASE-T Adapter
Dual Port 10GBASE-T Adapter
Dual Port 10GBASE-T Adapter
Dual Port 10GBASE-T Adapter
Dual 10GBASE SFP+ Adapter
Dual 10GBASE SFP+ Adapter
Quad Port 25GBASE QSFP28 Adapter
Dual Port 25GBASE SFP28 Adapter
Fibre Channel Controller (1ch)
Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)
Fibre Channel Controller (1ch)
Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)
Fibre Channel Controller (1ch)
Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)

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Supported PCI Cards and Installable Slots
RAID Controller (RAID 0/1)
RAID Controller (2GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)
RAID Controller (4GB, RAID 0/1)
RAID Controller (2GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)
RAID Controller (4GB, RAID 0/1/5/6)
Dual Port 1000BASE-T LOM Card
Dual Port 10GBASE SFP+ LOM Card
Dual Port 10GBASE-T LOM Card
Quad Port 1000BASE-T LOM Card
Quad Port 1000BASE-T LOM Card
Quad Port 10GBASE-T LOM Card
Dual Port 10GBASE-T LOM Card
Quad Port 10BASE SFP+ LOM Card
Dual Port 25GBASE SFP+ LOM Card
Dual Port 1000BASE-T Adapter
Quad Port 1000BASE-T Adapter
Dual Port 1000BASE-T Adapter
Quad Port 1000BASE-T Adapter
Dual Port 10GBASE-T Adapter
Dual Port 10GBASE-T Adapter
Dual Port 10GBASE-T Adapter
Dual 10GBASE SFP+ Adapter
Dual 10GBASE SFP+ Adapter
Dual Port 25GBASE SFP28 Adapter
Quad Port 25GBASE QSFP28 Adapter
Fibre Channel Controller (1ch)
Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)
Fibre Channel Controller (1ch)
Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)
Fibre Channel Controller (1ch)
Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)
NOTE:
PCI slot #3 is not available when a RAID controller is installed into the RAID slot.
To install N8104-188 Quad 25GBASE-QSFP28 Adapter, the bus width of the PCI slot for this adapter must be x16.
Expansion Slots
1st Riser Card
(Optional)
1st Riser Card
(Optional)
2rd Riser Card
(Optional)

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Supported Tape and Removal Disk Backup Drive List
See the following table for supported tape and removal disk backup drives. An optional tape drive enclosure is needed to connect
the backup drives to the server.
Product Name / Description
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO5, Half height, Native capacity 1.5 TB
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO6, Half height, Native capacity 2.5 TB
Internal LTO (SAS)
LTO7, Half height, Native capacity 6 TB
Boot Mode Setting
The server supports Legacy mode and UEFI mode (default) as an OS Boot Mode. See the table below for the Boot Mode and
X2APIC setting for each Operating System. As the default settings at the factory, UEFI mode is set as OS Boot mode and X2APIC
is enabled. Refer to the User’s Guide and change the settings before installing an Operating System requiring Legacy Mode.

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Guideline of Maximum Power Consumption
See the following table for the guideline of the maximum power consumption based on the TDP and Input voltage. The actual
maximum power consumption differs depend on the type of processor while the TDP of processor is the same.
100VAC Input

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Copyright Notice and Liability Disclaimer
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
Microsoft and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries
Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries.
Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds.
Red Hat is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc. in the U.S.
All other products, brands, or trade names used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
NEC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
For hard drive capacity measurements, 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less.

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Revision History
New products added:
● 400GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD / N8150-748
● 800GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD / N8150-749
● 400GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD / N8150-750
● 800GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD / N8150-751
● 480GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD / N8150-752
● 960GB Hot Plug 2.5-inch SAS SSD / N8150-753
● Dual Port 25GBASE SFP28 Adapter / N8104-187
● Dual Port 25GBASE SFP+ LOM Card / N8104-177
● SFP+ Module (10G-SR) / N8104-189
● SFP28 Module(25G-SR) / N8104-190
● QSFP28 Module(100G-SR4) / N8104-191
● SAS Controller / N8103-184
● 500W Non-hot Plug Power Supply / N8181-168
● 500W Hot Plug Power Supply / N8181-159
Others:
● Updated the table of the Available Power Supplies