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Page 1 - User's Guide

NEC Express5800/BladeServer SeriesN8400-083F/084F/085FNEC Express5800/B120aUser's Guide1st Edition2-2009ONL-540_001_04-B120a-100-99-0902

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ivCONTENTSPreface ...

Page 3 - SAFETY INDICATIONS

4-50 Configuring Your ServerWebBIOS MenuController Selection: Goes back to Adapter Selection menu.Controller Properties: Displays properties of the c

Page 4 - Mandatory Action

Configuring Your Server 4-51IMPORTANT: The right frame of Physical View shows slot number, type, capacity,and status of hard disk drive. The sl

Page 5 - Canada EMI:

4-52 Configuring Your ServerController PropertiesWhen you click [Controller Properties] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the configuration information isdisplaye

Page 6 - Trademarks

Configuring Your Server 4-53The detailed setting is continued on the next page. Click [Next] to view more information.Clicking [Supported] in "

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4-54 Configuring Your ServerDefault settings and their explanationItem Default Description ChangeBattery Backup PresentNoneDisplays Properties of add

Page 8 - ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE

Configuring Your Server 4-55Scan DevicesWhen you click [Scan Devices] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the connected hard disk drives aredetected again. Use th

Page 9 - IN THE PACKAGE

4-56 Configuring Your ServerVirtual DrivesWhen you click [Virtual Drives] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen for operating the VD that hasalready been c

Page 10 - CONTENTS

Configuring Your Server 4-57DrivesWhen you click [Drives] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen for operating the connected physicaldrive appears.IMPORTA

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4-58 Configuring Your ServerPhysical Drive PropertiesTake the following procedures to check Physical Drive Properties. Shown below is an example toch

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Configuring Your Server 4-59Physical Drive PropertiesLocate: Let Disk Status lamp light or blinks.Make Global HSP:The selected hard disk drive is a

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vRAID Configuration ...4-23RAID...

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4-60 Configuring Your ServerConfiguration WizardUse this wizard to configure a virtual drive using the hard disk drives connected. The detailedexplan

Page 15 - Chapter 1

Configuring Your Server 4-61ExitWhen you click [Exit] on WebBIOS Top Menu, a confirmation screen to exit from WebBIOS isdisplayed. Click [Yes] to e

Page 16 - SAFETY NOTES

4-62 Configuring Your ServerConfiguring Virtual DriveThis section describes the procedures for configuration of VD (virtual drive) using WebBIOS.Conf

Page 17 -  Do not step on the cable

Configuring Your Server 4-63When you select [Add Configuration], the screen as shown below appears.Be sure to select [Manual Configuration], and cl

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4-64 Configuring Your Server 2. Upon completion of selection, click [Add to Array] at the lower left of the screen. 3. A new DG is defined in the D

Page 19 - FOR PROPER OPERATION

Configuring Your Server 4-65 5. Then, the Span Definition screen appears. 6. Select a DG to define VD from "Array With Free Space" fram

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4-66 Configuring Your ServerDefine the virtual drive (VD) in DG that has been created in previous step. When DG was defined,[VD Definition] screen is

Page 21 - TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY

Configuring Your Server 4-67 5. Upon completion of VD definition, click [Next].IMPORTANT: RAID1 may be configured with three or more hard disk d

Page 22 - DISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES

4-68 Configuring Your Server 6. VD is created in DG as shown in the screen below.After making sure that the VD is created correctly, click [Accept]

Page 23 - USER SUPPORT

Configuring Your Server 4-69 10. WebBIOS Top Menu is displayed. Virtual Drives you have created is displayed in the rightframe of the screen.

Page 24 - Advice for Health

viNEC Product Info Collection Utility... 6-23Installation ...

Page 25 - Chapter 2

4-70 Configuring Your ServerParameters for VD DefinitionListed below are parameters for Configuration Wizard.Item Parameter RemarksRAID LevelRAID 0 /

Page 26 - OVERVIEW

Configuring Your Server 4-71The Write Policy has the following modes depending on combination with WrtThru for BAD BBU.Select a mode suitable for y

Page 27 - STANDARD FEATURES

4-72 Configuring Your ServerOperation of Various FeaturesCheck ConsistencyCheck Consistency is used to check consistency among virtual drives. 1. St

Page 28 - PART NAMES AND CONTROLS

Configuring Your Server 4-73 7. The progress of Check Consistency is displayed on the left frame of Virtual Drives screen. 8. Click [Home] at the

Page 29 - General Description 2-5

4-74 Configuring Your ServerManual RebuildRebuild can be performed automatically when the failed hard disk drive is replaced in hot-swapmode. However

Page 30 - 2-6 General Description

Configuring Your Server 4-75Described below are procedures based on assumption:One of the hard disk drives failed in a RAID1 VD configured with two

Page 31 - External View

4-76 Configuring Your Server 4. Check to "Make Global HSP" or select the DG you want to rebuild and check to "MakeDedicated HSP"

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Configuring Your Server 4-77 6. The WebBIOS Top Menu changes as shown below during rebuild. If you click onPhysical Drive being rebuilt, the progr

Page 33 - Lamp Indications

4-78 Configuring Your ServerReconstructionDescribed below are procedures based on assumption:Add a hard disk drive to a RAID0 VD configured with one

Page 34 - STATUS Lamp

Configuring Your Server 4-79 3. Setting menu for VD is displayed. 4. On the right of the screen, items required for reconstruction are displayed.

Page 35 - General Description 2-11

viiAppendix A Specifications...A-1Appendix B Installing

Page 36 - 2-12 General Description

4-80 Configuring Your Server 5. Select "Migration with addition". 6. Specify the RAID level used after reconstruction. 7. Select a hard

Page 37 - General Description 2-13

Configuring Your Server 4-81LocateThe Locate command makes an LED on hard disk drive light or blink to confirm the location of theslot. We recommen

Page 38 - LAN (1 - 2) Link/Access Lamps

4-82 Configuring Your ServerSlow InitializeSlow Initialize writes zero to all the sectors of the data area in the VD. 1. Start WebBIOS. 2. Click [V

Page 39 - USING YOUR SERVER

Configuring Your Server 4-83WebBIOS and Universal RAID UtilityYou can use Universal RAID Utility for configuration and management, monitoring of RA

Page 40 - POWER switch

4-84 Configuring Your ServerDisk ArrayWebBIOS manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 0. You can see a number of Disk Arraywhere [DG X] in Phys

Page 41 - Power-off of Blade Server

Configuring Your Server 4-85Setting of PriorityWebBIOS displays and sets Rebuild Priority, Patrol Read Priority, and Consistency Check Priorityof R

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Page 43 - POST Error Messages

Chapter 5Installing the Operating System with ExpressSetupThis section describes information on using Express Setup to install and configure the follo

Page 44 - Device Identification

5-2 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupAbout Express Setup"Express Setup" helps you to install the Windows Operating System.

Page 45 - Chapter 3

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-3Windows Server 2008This section explains how to install Windows Server 2008 by using the Expr

Page 46 - BEFORE INSTALLING CPU BLADE

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Page 47 - INSTALLING THE CPU BLADE

5-4 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupSupported Mass Storage ControllersThe NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system supports t

Page 48 - MAKING CONNECTIONS

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-5Case of using N8403-026 (RAID Controller), N8403-027 (SATA Interface card)If you use N8403-02

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5-6 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupAbout the System Partition SizeWhen the system is Windows Server 2008 32-bit (x86) EditionRequi

Page 50 - Blade Enclosure for details

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-7Flow of SetupLoading parameters (Step 2)Select the operating system (Step 3)NextRAID configur

Page 51 - Chapter 4

5-8 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupInstalling the Windows Server 2008Express Setup proceeds the setup by selecting or inputting se

Page 52 - Starting SETUP Utility

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-9 4. Select [English] from the Select Language, click [OK]. 5. Select [Perform the Express s

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5-10 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 6. [Load parameters] steps are displayed.[Do not load parameters](1) Select [Do not load p

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Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-11 7. Select the installing Operating System.Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] fr

Page 55 -  After storage of device

5-12 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupNOTES: You can use only the physical devices that have same modelnumber to configure logic

Page 56 - Processor Settings

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-13IMPORTANT: About partition size– Specify the partition size larger than required minimum s

Page 57 - Advanced

Chapter 1Notes on Using Your ServerThis chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server.

Page 58 - Memory Configuration

5-14 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 10. Enter the user information and client license mode.[Enter basic parameters] steps are

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Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-15 11. Enter the setting of the network protocol.[Enter Network Protocol] steps are displayed

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5-16 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 13. Select the installing components.[Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Confir

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Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-17 14. Select the installing applications.[Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm

Page 62 - Security

5-18 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 16. The Express Setup will start when you click [Perform] in [Start Express setup] step. 1

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Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-19 20. [Agree Software License Agreement] screen appears.Read the license terms carefully. If

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5-20 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 22. When the following message appears, press Ctrl + Alt + Del. 23. Log on to the system.

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Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-21In the following screen, enter "Administrator" into [UserName], your password into

Page 66 - 4-16 Configuring Your Server

5-22 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupMicrosoft Windows Server 2003This section explains how to install Microsoft® Windows Server®

Page 67 - System Management Submenu

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-23Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER SupportsThe NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to the server

Page 68 - Console Redirection Submenu

1-2 Notes on Using Your ServerSAFETY NOTESThis section provides notes on using the server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure properand s

Page 69 - BMC LAN Configuration Submenu

5-24 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupAbout the Hardware ComponentsWhen you install the Windows Server 2003, Express Setup require

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Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-25SAN BootIf you use SAN boot, confirm BIOS Setup before setup Windows. If you use SAN boot

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5-26 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupAbout the System Partition SizeThe system partition size can be calculated from the followin

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Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-27Dividing into the partition of the recommended size into multiple disks as written below wil

Page 73 - RAID CONFIGURATION

5-28 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupFlow of SetupThis section visually describes the flow of the setup operated by Express Setup

Page 74 - RAID 1 2 2

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-29Installing the Windows Server 2003Express Setup proceeds the setup by selecting or inputting

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5-30 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5. Select [Perform the Express setup] from the Top Menu, click [Next].

Page 76 - Two HDDs required

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-31 6. [Load parameters] steps are displayed.[Do not load parameters](1) Select [Do not load p

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5-32 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 7. Select the installing Operating System.Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] fr

Page 78 - Enabling RAID Feature

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-33 9. Specify the installing medium and the Windows system partition.[Specify medium / Partit

Page 79 - Configure VD(s)

Notes on Using Your Server 1-3WARNINGDo not handle the CPU blade if it is installed in the Blade Enclosure.To install or remove an option from the

Page 80 - Exiting from the Utility

5-34 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 10. Enter the user information and client license mode.[Enter basic parameters] steps are

Page 81 - Menu Tree

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-35 12. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used.[Enter domain account] steps are display

Page 82 - Creating/Adding Configuration

5-36 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 14. Select the installing applications.[Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm

Page 83 - 6. Press Space

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-37 16. The Express Setup will start when you click [Perform] in [Start Express setup] step. 1

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5-38 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupWindows Server 2003 and selected applications will be installed automatically andrebooted se

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Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-39Available Switch Options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini fileMany different switches will b

Page 86 - Execute rebuilding

5-40 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupSETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMSSetup the following issue in advance so that your computer can r

Page 87 - Execute Check Consistency

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-41IMPORTANT:Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition To specify "Complete Memory Dump&q

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5-42 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 9. On the [Paging file size for each drive] box, specify as follows:– A value larger than

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Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-43Memory Dump (Debug Information) - Windows Server 2003 -This section describes the procedures

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1-4 Notes on Using Your ServerCAUTIONAvoid installation in extreme temperature conditions.Immediately after the server is powered off, its internal

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5-44 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupIMPORTANT:Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to

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Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-45 5. Click [Settings] on the [Performance] group box.The [Performance Options] window appear

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5-46 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupHow to Create a User-mode Process Dump FileWhen the system is Windows Server 2008"User-mo

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Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-47When the system is Windows Server 2003 (Dr.Watson)Dr. Watson is a debugger for application e

Page 95 - Before Using WebBIOS

5-48 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupNetwork MonitorUtilizing Network Monitor helps you to investigate and manage with network tr

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Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-49Network Monitor (Windows Server 2003)To utilize Network Monitor, you need to restart the sys

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5-50 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupRe-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives ExistBefore Re-installing the

Page 98 - Using WebBIOS

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-51Procedure for Modifying the Drive LetterBe careful that the drive letter of the system or bo

Page 99 - Main Menu

5-52 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupINSTALLING MAINTENANCE UTILITIESVarious maintenance utilities are contained in your NEC EXPR

Page 100 - WebBIOS Menu

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-53MAKING BACKUP COPIES OF SYSTEM INFORMATIONThe system information includes the current BIOS s

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Notes on Using Your Server 1-5FOR PROPER OPERATIONObserve the following notes for successful operation of the server. Use of the server ignoring th

Page 102 - Controller Properties

5-54 Installing the Operating System with Express SetupInstalling with the OEM-FD for Mass Storage DeviceThis section explains how to setup with th

Page 103

Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-55Installation of Mass storage device not to be supported by Express SetupIf you would like to

Page 104 - How to change setting value

5-56 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup(This page is intentionally left blank.)

Page 105 - IMPORTANT:

Chapter 6Installing and Using UtilitiesThis section describes how to use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD that comes with your serverand to install the util

Page 106 - Virtual Drives

6-2 Installing and Using UtilitiesNEC EXPRESSBUILDERThe NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (referred to as "EXPRESSBUILDER" hereinafter) helps you instal

Page 107

Installing and Using Utilities 6-3 OS installationIf you select this item, the Top menu appears.IMPORTANT: This tool is Configuration Tool that

Page 108 - 3. Click [Go]

6-4 Installing and Using Utilities Tool menu (Normal mode)If you select this item, the Tool menu appears.You can use the below functions for main

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Installing and Using Utilities 6-5 Tool menu (Redirection mode)If you want to operate this computer via the BIOS redirection (the console-less fu

Page 110 - Physical View / Logical View

6-6 Installing and Using UtilitiesAutorun MenuWhen the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER disk is inserted into the DVD drive, Windows automaticallylaunches the me

Page 111

Installing and Using Utilities 6-7PARAMETER FILE CREATOR"Parameter File Creator" is a tool to create [Parameter file] that is used for co

Page 112 - Configuring Virtual Drive

PROPRIETARY NOTICE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMERThe information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is thevaluable pro

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1-6 Notes on Using Your Server– The CPU blade contains precision component that is easily affected by drastictemperature change. If the CPU blade

Page 114 - 4-64 Configuring Your Server

6-8 Installing and Using UtilitiesParameter FileThis section describes about specifying setup information that is necessary for OS installation and

Page 115 - DG is added to Span

Installing and Using Utilities 6-9 4. Click [Parameter File Creator].Parameter File Creator will appear.

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6-10 Installing and Using Utilities 5. [Load Parameters] step is displayed.Select [Do not load parameters] from the menu, click [Next]. 6. Select

Page 117 - RAID00 is not supported

Installing and Using Utilities 6-11 7. Enter the setting of a logical drive.[Enter RAID setting] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modi

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6-12 Installing and Using Utilities 8. Specify the installing medium and the Windows system partition.[Specify medium / Partition] steps are displ

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Installing and Using Utilities 6-13 9. Enter the user information and client license mode.[Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm th

Page 120 - Parameters for VD Definition

6-14 Installing and Using UtilitiesIMPORTANT: Windows Server 2003Computer name and User name are required parameters. Windows Server 2008Comput

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Installing and Using Utilities 6-15 10. Enter the setting of the network protocol.[Enter network protocol] steps are displayed. Confirm the parame

Page 122 - Operation of Various Features

6-16 Installing and Using Utilities 12. Select the installing components.[Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters,

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Installing and Using Utilities 6-17– Windows Server 2003 13. Select the installing applications.[Select applications] steps are displayed. Confir

Page 124 - Manual Rebuild

Notes on Using Your Server 1-7TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTYThe following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided wit

Page 125 - 1. Start WebBIOS

6-18 Installing and Using Utilities 14. Save the parameters.[Save parameters] steps are displayed.If you want to save the parameters, set the free

Page 126

Installing and Using Utilities 6-19Now [the floppy disk containing the parameters file] has been created.Click [Yes] to exit Parameter File Creator

Page 127

6-20 Installing and Using UtilitiesNEC ESMPROThe NEC ESMPRO lets a system administrator manage remote servers across a network. NECESMPRO monitors

Page 128 - Reconstruction

Installing and Using Utilities 6-21NEC ESMPRO Agent ExtensionThe NEC ESMPRO Agent Extension is software for the remote management of this server.Se

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6-22 Installing and Using UtilitiesUsing Universal RAID Utility via NetworkUniversal RAID Utility does not support the function to manage the compu

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Installing and Using Utilities 6-23NEC PRODUCT INFO COLLECTION UTILITYThe NEC Product Info Collection Utility is software installed in this server.

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6-24 Installing and Using Utilities(This page is intentionally left blank.)

Page 132 - Slow Initialize

Chapter 7MaintenanceThis chapter describes the daily maintenance of the CPU blade and precautions when relocating orstoring the CPU blade.MAKING BACKU

Page 133 - Number and ID

7-2 MaintenanceSYSTEM DIAGNOSTICSThe System Diagnostics runs several tests on the CPU blade.Select [Tool menu] - [Test and diagnostics] in the NEC EX

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Maintenance 7-3Startup and Exit of System DiagnosticsThere are two ways to diagnose the CPU blade: to use the local console (keyboard) connected to t

Page 135 - Setting of Priority

1-8 Notes on Using Your ServerDISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES Dispose of the CPU blade, hard disk drives, Blade Enclosure, option board, floppy disks,an

Page 136 - 4-86 Configuring Your Server

7-4 Maintenance 6. Select [Test and diagnostics].Select [End-User Mode] and the system diagnostics starts. The diagnostics will becompleted in appro

Page 137 - Chapter 5

Maintenance 7-5 7. Follow the guide line shown at the bottom of the screen, and press the Esc key.The [Enduser Menu] below is displayed.Enduser Menu

Page 138 - About Express Setup

7-6 Maintenance(This page is intentionally left blank.)

Page 139 - Windows Server 2008

Chapter 8TroubleshootingIf your CPU blade does not operate as expected, read this chapter before assuming a failure.NOTE: For provision against an une

Page 140 - About the Hardware Components

8-2 TroubleshootingSYSTEM VIEWERSMonitor the occurrence of fault by NEC ESMPRO during the system operation.Especially take note on whether any alert

Page 141 - SAN Boot

Troubleshooting 8-3ERROR MESSAGESIf an error occurs in the CPU blade, an error message appears on the display unit connected to theCPU blade.POST Err

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8-4 TroubleshootingOn-screen error message Action0B60 DIMM group #1 has been disabled Contact your service representative.0B61 DIMM group #2 has been

Page 143 - Flow of Setup

Troubleshooting 8-5On-screen error message Action0B95 BMC FRU device failure. FRU command and EMP feature areunavailable. This is not a fatal error,h

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8-6 TroubleshootingOn-screen error message Action8450 Can't Read FRU on CPU Unit Type I Mezzanine Power off and reboot the CPU blade.Also make s

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Troubleshooting 8-7LAMPSThe CPU blade includes lamps to indicate the CPU blade states by a variety of colors and displaypatterns on the front panel,

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Notes on Using Your Server 1-9USER SUPPORTBefore Asking for Repair, do the following when the server appears to fail: 1. Check if the power cord a

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8-8 TroubleshootingSOLVING PROBLEMSWhen the CPU blade fails to operate as expected, see the following to find out your problem andfollow the instruct

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Troubleshooting 8-9 Did you turn on the power of Blade Enclosure within 30 seconds after AC power issupplied to each power unit?→ Initialization o

Page 149 -  About partition size

8-10 TroubleshootingPOST fails to complete: Is memory installed properly?→ POST does not operate if DIMM is not installed properly. Are memory d

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Troubleshooting 8-11Fail to access to internal or external devices (or such devices fail to operate): Are cables properly connected?→ Make sure th

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8-12 Troubleshooting Is the system used in the status that Windows Server 2003 and Linux are not started?→ In the following states with the use of

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Troubleshooting 8-13Fail to start the OS: Is the BIOS configuration correct?→ Run the BIOS SETUP utility to change the boot order (see Chapter 4).

Page 153 - 15. Save the parameters

8-14 TroubleshootingProblems with WindowsThe following system events are logged when Windows Server 2008 is installed.Event ID: 134Source: Microsoft-

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Troubleshooting 8-15The following application events are logged when Windows Server 2008 is installed.Event ID: 63Source: Microsoft-Windows-WMILevel:

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8-16 TroubleshootingThe following system event is logged when Windows Server 2008 is installed.Event ID: 10Source: VDS Dynamic ProviderDescription: T

Page 156 - 23. Log on to the system

Troubleshooting 8-17There are some cases that an event log is registered as follows when you install WindowsServer 2003 x64 Editions.Event Source: Se

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1-10 Notes on Using Your ServerAdvice for HealthThe longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you becometired, which may cause disorde

Page 158 - Microsoft Windows Server 2003

8-18 TroubleshootingThere are some cases that an event log is registered as follows when you operate WindowsServer 2003 R2.Source: IPMIDRVType: Error

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Troubleshooting 8-19Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDERWhen the CPU blade is not booted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, check the following: Did you

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8-20 TroubleshootingProblems with Express SetupFollowing message appeared when you tried to install Express Setup to the hard disk drivethat has smal

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Troubleshooting 8-21Product key was not asked. Case of Windows Server 2008→ If you install using BackUp DVD-ROM, product key is not required.If yo

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8-22 TroubleshootingProblems with Parameter File CreatorFail to start Parameter File Creator: Parameter File Creator requires to run by "Micro

Page 163 - Installing the Service Pack

Troubleshooting 8-23Problems with N8403-018 FibreChannel ControllerWhen N8403-018 is used, the names of the Fibre Channel controllers may appear with

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8-24 TroubleshootingCOLLECTING EVENT LOGThis section describes on how to collect the log of various events that occurred on the CPU blade.IMPORTANT:

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Troubleshooting 8-25COLLECTING CONFIGURATION INFORMATIONThis section describes on how to collect the information on hardware configuration and intern

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8-26 TroubleshootingMEMORY DUMPIf an error occurs, the dump file should be saved to acquire necessary information.If you saved the dump to DAT, write

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Troubleshooting 8-27RECOVERY FOR Windows SYSTEMIf any file necessary for running the OS is damaged, use the following procedures to recover thesystem

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Chapter 2General DescriptionThis chapter provides information that you should be familiar with before using the server. Itincludes names and functions

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8-28 TroubleshootingMAINTENANCE TOOLSThe Maintenance Tools is a tool of this product prevention to maintain, and to analyze the trouble.Starting Main

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Troubleshooting 8-29IMPORTANT: An initial selection of the menu is "Japanese"."Japanese" starts by the automatic operation when t

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8-30 TroubleshootingFunction of Maintenance ToolsThe following functions can be executed in the Maintenance Tools. Maintenance UtilityThe Off-line

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Troubleshooting 8-31 BIOS/FW UpdatingThis menu allows you to update the software module such as BIOS and firmware of theserver by using the update

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8-32 TroubleshootingMaintenance Tools with Remote ConsoleThis subsection describes the procedures for using Maintenance Tools with remote console.Mai

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Troubleshooting 8-33NOTE: The following items of BIOS setup information will be set asshown below. LAN Controller: [Enabled] Serial Port A: [Enab

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8-34 TroubleshootingRESETTING THE CPU BLADEThis section describes how to reset the CPU blade when the CPU blade halts or when you want torestore the

Page 176 - SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS

Troubleshooting 8-35FORCED SHUTDOWNUse this function when an OS command does not shut down the CPU blade, the POWER switchdoes not turn off the CPU b

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8-36 Troubleshooting(This page is intentionally left blank.)

Page 178 - 10. Click [OK]

Chapter 9Upgrading Your ServerThis chapter describes optional devices available for the CPU blade, procedures for install orremoving such optional dev

Page 179 - 2. Select [Advanced] tab

2-2 General DescriptionOVERVIEWBladeServer is a modular and multiprocessing system that includes processor, memory, networkconnections, optional add-

Page 180

9-2 Upgrading Your ServerSAFETY NOTESObserve the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely and properly.WARNINGObserve the followi

Page 181 - 9. Click [OK]

Upgrading Your Server 9-3ANTI-STATIC MEASURESThe CPU blade contains electronic components sensitive to static electricity. Avoid failures causedby st

Page 182

9-4 Upgrading Your ServerPREPARATION FOR INSTALLATIONTo install or remove an optional device or hard disk drive installed in the CPU blade, you shoul

Page 183

Upgrading Your Server 9-5INSTALLATION/REMOVAL PROCEDUREInstall or remove the devices in the following procedure.Processor (CPU)The server may have an

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9-6 Upgrading Your ServerNOTE: If the different revision of the processor is installed in themultiprocessor system, Windows logs the following inform

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Upgrading Your Server 9-7InstallationInstall the CPU in the following procedure. 1. After the shutdown processing for the CPU blade to be removed, t

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9-8 Upgrading Your Server 6. Remove the two screws from the air duct cover. 7. Firmly hold the cover, and lift it to remove.IMPORTANT: Pay attentio

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Upgrading Your Server 9-9 9. Lift the socket lever.IMPORTANT: Pay attention not to make the lever hit the hard diskdrive backplane and mezzanine car

Page 188 - UPDATING THE SYSTEM

9-10 Upgrading Your Server 12. Put the CPU on the socket carefully and slowly.NOTE: Note the direction of the CPU. To prevent the CPU from beinginse

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Upgrading Your Server 9-11 15. Put the heat sink on the CPU and secure it with four screws.Take care not to touch the cool sheet with your hand.NOTE

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General Description 2-3STANDARD FEATURESHigh performance Expandability High-speed Intel® Xeon® Processor DDR3-1066 Registered DIMM or DDR3-1333 Un

Page 191

9-12 Upgrading Your Server 16. When installing the CPU heat sink, temporarily tighten the four screws on cater corner,then tighten them securely aft

Page 192

Upgrading Your Server 9-13RemovalTo remove the CPU, provide the preparation of the removal following steps 1 to 8 in the installationprocedure and pe

Page 193 - Chapter 6

9-14 Upgrading Your ServerDIMMThe DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) is inserted into the DIMM socket on the CPU blade. TheCPU blade includes eight DIM

Page 194 - NEC EXPRESSBUILDER

Upgrading Your Server 9-15NOTES: Up to 64GB memory can be added. In the normal state, the CPU blade does not contain memory. Thememory is a requi

Page 195 -  OS installation

9-16 Upgrading Your ServerInstallationInstall the DIMM on the CPU blade depending on the following procedure: 1. After the shutdown processing for t

Page 196 -  Tool menu (Normal mode)

Upgrading Your Server 9-17 6. Remove the two screws from the air duct cover. 7. Firmly hold the cover, and lift it to remove.IMPORTANT: Pay attenti

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9-18 Upgrading Your Server 8. Open the levers at both ends of the DIMM socket. 9. Push the DIMM into the socket straight.IMPORTANT: Use extreme car

Page 198 - Autorun Menu

Upgrading Your Server 9-19RemovalRemove the DIMM in the following procedure.NOTE: To remove the defected DIMM, check the error messageappearing in PO

Page 199 - PARAMETER FILE CREATOR

9-20 Upgrading Your ServerMezzanine CardThe CPU blade can contain two mezzanine cards for blade which allows a network extension or afile device feat

Page 200 - Parameter File

Upgrading Your Server 9-21NotesNote the followings in the installation or removal of the mezzanine card. Be careful not to make your hands touch th

Page 201

2-4 General DescriptionPART NAMES AND CONTROLSThis section describes the names and features of the sections in the device.CPU BladeThis section descr

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9-22 Upgrading Your Server 4. Remove the two screws fixing the top cover. 5. Firmly hold the cover, move it slightly toward the rear of the blade,

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Upgrading Your Server 9-23 6. Remove the two screws from the air duct cover. 7. Firmly hold the cover, and lift it to remove.IMPORTANT: Pay attenti

Page 204

9-24 Upgrading Your Server 9. From top of the CPU blade, position the connector of the mezzanine so that it aligns theconnector of the mezzanine car

Page 205

Upgrading Your Server 9-25RemovalTo remove the board, follow the procedure below: 1. Shutdown the CPU blade to be removed and turn off the power of

Page 206 - Windows Server 2008

9-26 Upgrading Your ServerInterface Card for Connecting Hard Disk DriveThe CPU blade can contain an interface card of the following types for connect

Page 207

Upgrading Your Server 9-27Installation and RemovalInstall or remove an interface card for connecting hard disk drive in the following procedure. 1.

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9-28 Upgrading Your Server 7. Remove the four screws from the HDD bracket. 8. Firmly hold the bracket knob, move the bracket slightly toward the re

Page 209 - – Windows Server 2003

Upgrading Your Server 9-29 11. From top of the CPU blade, insert the interface card straight into the slot.IMPORTANT: Do not make your body contac

Page 210 - 15. Saved to a floppy disk

9-30 Upgrading Your ServerHard Disk DriveThe CPU blade can contain up to two 2.5-inch hard disk drives. This section describes theinstallation and re

Page 211

Upgrading Your Server 9-31Installation or Removal of Hard Disk DriveInstall the hard disk drive in the following procedure. Install the first hard di

Page 212 - NEC ESMPRO

General Description 2-5CPU Blade Access Side12ID011 POWER lampThe lamp goes on green when the CPU blade is powered on.The lamp goes on amber when the

Page 213 - Universal RAID Utility

9-32 Upgrading Your Server 3. Hold the hard disk drive so that the BP connector faces the CPU blade and the lever on thefront of the drive carrier f

Page 214 - Remote Desktop of Windows)

Upgrading Your Server 9-33Replacement of Hard Disk DriveDepending on the operating system and/or server management software to be used, hard disk dri

Page 215 - Uninstallation

9-34 Upgrading Your ServerSTARTIs the hard disk drive configuredas RAID1 with SW RAID?Hot-swap the hard disk drive,and rebuild the disk.Is mirror vol

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Upgrading Your Server 9-35Procedure 1 1. Shutdown the CPU blade system and turn off the power of the CPU blade. 2. Replace the hard disk drive. 3.

Page 217 - Chapter 7

9-36 Upgrading Your ServerProcedure 3 1. Release the mirror.To release the mirror, select [Program] – [Administrative Tool] – [Disk Management] in[C

Page 218 - SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS

Upgrading Your Server 9-37Reset of Hard Disk DriveReset the management information on the replaced hard disk drive in the following procedure. 1. Se

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Appendix ASpecificationsNEC Express5800/B120aItemN8400-083F N8400-084F N8400-085FType Intel Xeonprocessor E5502Intel Xeonprocessor X5550Intel Xeo

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A-2 Specifications(This page is intentionally left blank.)

Page 222 - 7-6 Maintenance

Appendix BInstalling the Operating SystemSETUP AND RE-SETUP OF CPU BLADE OF DISKLESSMODELLocal InstallationBefore the installation, make sure that the

Page 223 - Chapter 8

Keep this User's Guide at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary.SAFETY INDICATIONSFollow the instructions in this User's Guide for y

Page 224 - SYSTEM VIEWERS

2-6 General Description8ID switchPress this switch to turn on or off the ID lamp.9 ID lamp (blue)The lamp is intended to identify the CPU blade in th

Page 225 - ERROR MESSAGES

B-2 Installing the Operating SystemSystem UpdateIf the system configuration is modified, always provide the system update by using NECEXPRESSBUILDE

Page 226 - 8-4 Troubleshooting

Installing the Operating System B-3About the System Partition SizeWhen the system is Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition:Required partition si

Page 227 - Troubleshooting 8-5

B-4 Installing the Operating SystemWhen the system is Windows Server 2008 32-bit (x86) EditionRequired partition size =size required to install OS

Page 228

Installing the Operating System B-5When the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions:The size for the partition that the system is to be installe

Page 229 - Troubleshooting 8-7

B-6 Installing the Operating SystemWhen the system is Windows Server 2003:The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calc

Page 230 - SOLVING PROBLEMS

Installing the Operating System B-7Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDERThe NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD attached to your system supports the fo

Page 231 - Fail to power-off:

B-8 Installing the Operating SystemItems Required for Local InstallationBefore starting the job, prepare the following items including disks and ma

Page 232 - POST fails to complete:

Installing the Operating System B-9Creating "Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk forEXPRESSBUILDER"Before installing, create Windows

Page 233

B-10 Installing the Operating SystemCreate from [Autorun Menu]This menu requires Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows Server 2003 (or later).You ca

Page 234

Installing the Operating System B-11Creating "Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER"Before installing, create Windows Server 20

Page 235 - Fail to start the OS:

General Description 2-7External ViewCPU blade with its cover installedCPU blade with its cover removedTop coverHard disk drive bracketAir duct cover

Page 236 - Problems with Windows

B-12 Installing the Operating SystemCreate from [Autorun Menu]This menu requires Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows Server 2003 (or later).You ca

Page 237

Installing the Operating System B-13Installation of Windows Server 2008Install Windows Server 2008 in the following procedure. 1. Turn on your sys

Page 238 - Server 2003 x64 Editions

B-14 Installing the Operating System 5. Click the [Install now ] button.The installation starts. 6. Enter your product key, and then click [Next].

Page 239

Installing the Operating System B-15 7. Select the edition of the Windows operating system that you purchased.Select [I have selected the edition

Page 240 - The system time lags:

B-16 Installing the Operating System 9. Select the type of installation you want.[Custom (advanced)] is selected below. 10. The screen of "Whe

Page 241

Installing the Operating System B-17After you select the path, a list of drivers is displayed. Select the following driver, andthen click [OK]. Go

Page 242 - Problems with Express Setup

B-18 Installing the Operating System 13. The screen of "Where do you want to install Windows?" is displayed.If the N8403-018 FibreChannel

Page 243 - Product key was not asked

Installing the Operating System B-19 18. Select the partition created, and then click [Next].When the following message appears, the installation

Page 244 - Cannot enter Hibernation:

B-20 Installing the Operating System 19. Log on to the system. The steps vary depending on the edition you selected in step 7.If you have selected a

Page 245

Installing the Operating System B-21 4. On the [Initial Configuration Tasks] window, enter user information.If you have selected a Server Core ins

Page 246 - COLLECTING EVENT LOG

2-8 General DescriptionHard Disk DriveThe hard disk drive is an optional device. An operating system may be installed in the hard diskdrive. Handle i

Page 247

B-22 Installing the Operating System 2. Select [Other User]. 3. Log on to the system as an administrator.You need not enter your password in this d

Page 248 - MEMORY DUMP

Installing the Operating System B-23 5. Change the password, and then click the button.NOTE: The Windows Server 2008 password must combineuppercas

Page 249 - RECOVERY FOR Windows SYSTEM

B-24 Installing the Operating SystemProcedure for License AuthenticationProduct Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be matche

Page 250 - MAINTENANCE TOOLS

Installing the Operating System B-25Installation of Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 EditionsThis section explains how to perform a clean installation of

Page 251

B-26 Installing the Operating System 7. Select the [LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Server 2003 for x64)] and pressEnter.The screen of Step

Page 252 - Function of Maintenance Tools

Installing the Operating System B-27 13. The [Windows Setup] screen will be displayed after logged on to the system.IMPORTANT: In this case, the [

Page 253 -  System Management

B-28 Installing the Operating SystemProcedure for License AuthenticationProduct Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be matche

Page 254 - Starting

Installing the Operating System B-29Installation of Windows Server 2003 R2This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Serv

Page 255

B-30 Installing the Operating System 7. Select the [LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Server 2003 32-bit)] and pressEnter.The screen of Step

Page 256 - RESETTING THE CPU BLADE

Installing the Operating System B-31 13. When Windows Server 2003 R2 has been installed, the [Windows Setup] screen will bedisplayed after logged

Page 257 - FORCED SHUTDOWN

General Description 2-9Lamp IndicationsThis section describes the positions and display meanings of the lamps on the CPU blade and harddisk drive.CPU

Page 258 - 8-36 Troubleshooting

B-32 Installing the Operating SystemProcedure for License AuthenticationProduct Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be matche

Page 259 - Chapter 9

Installing the Operating System B-33REMOTE DESKTOP FOR MANAGEMENTThis section describes the necessary setting of the Remote Desktop for Management

Page 260

B-34 Installing the Operating SystemWindows Server 2003The setting process is as follows.IMPORTANT: Set password for the Administrator account in ord

Page 261 - ANTI-STATIC MEASURES

Installing the Operating System B-35SETUP OF DEVICE DRIVER (NORMALLY INSTALLED INSERVER)For the installation and setup of each optional device driv

Page 262 - PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION

B-36 Installing the Operating SystemWhen the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions / Windows Server 2003 1. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD i

Page 263 - Processor (CPU)

Installing the Operating System B-37Graphics AcceleratorStandard graphics accelerator drivers that are mounted will be installed automatically. The

Page 264 - 9-6 Upgrading Your Server

B-38 Installing the Operating SystemOptional Network Board DriverTo use an optional Network Board (N8403-017/020/021/022), install the driver stored

Page 265

Installing the Operating System B-39When the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions / Windows Server 2003 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Click [

Page 266

B-40 Installing the Operating SystemSetup of Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive LoadBalancing (ALB)Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature tha

Page 267 - 9. Lift the socket lever

Installing the Operating System B-41Setup TeamingWhen the system is Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Editions / 2008 32-bit (x86)EditionsIMPORTANT:

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2-10 General DescriptionSTATUS LampThe STATUS lamp stays lit in green when the CPU blade is in successful operation. When theSTATUS lamp is flashing

Page 269 - Front Rear

B-42 Installing the Operating System 10. Click [Test Switch] → [Run test] to confirm the adapter team is properly setup.Confirm the result in [Test

Page 270

Installing the Operating System B-43 9. Refer to the following procedure to set the team member adapter priority status.– Set PrimaryPoint the ad

Page 271

B-44 Installing the Operating SystemSETTING WOLRefer to the following procedure to enable WOL.When the system is Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edi

Page 272

Installing the Operating System B-45When the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions / Windows Server 2003When PROSet is not installed 1. Start

Page 273 - Adding Order and Precautions

B-46 Installing the Operating System 4. Click [OK]. 5. Reboot the system.IMPORTANT:WOL (Wake On Lan) are only available on system Shutdown mode.WOL

Page 274

Installing the Operating System B-47SETTING RECEIVE SIDE SCALINGTwo standard network adapter and optional network board need to change the Receive

Page 275 - Upgrading Your Server 9-17

B-48 Installing the Operating SystemRE-INSTALLATION OF THE NETWORK DRIVERWhen the system is Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition / WindowsServer

Page 276 - Key slot

Installing the Operating System B-49When the system is Windows Server 2003After installing OS and deleting the network drivers, if you want to re-i

Page 277

B-50 Installing the Operating SystemAvailable Switch Options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini FileMany different switches will be available if you ed

Page 278 - Mezzanine Card

Installing the Operating System B-51SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMSSetup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any tro

Page 279

General Description 2-11Virtual LCD indications when STATUS lamp is flashing in redOn-screen message Description ActionProc 1 IERR An error was detec

Page 280

B-52 Installing the Operating System[Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter]Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot mo

Page 281

Installing the Operating System B-53UPDATING THE SYSTEM - APPLYING SERVICE PACK -Update the system in the situation below: CPU is expanded (expan

Page 282 - Type I Type II

B-54 Installing the Operating SystemLocal UpdateWhen the system is Windows Server 2008"Updating the System" applies the drivers necessary f

Page 283

Installing the Operating System B-55 5. Read the message, and then click [OK].The update starts.NOTE: The following box appears during the update

Page 284

B-56 Installing the Operating SystemWhen the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions / Windows Server2003Perform "Updating the System" a

Page 285

Installing the Operating System B-57 4. When the following message is displayed, click [Next].After that, follow the message to continue the proce

Page 286

B-58 Installing the Operating System 5. When the following message is displayed, make sure to click [Finish] to restart the system<Windows Server

Page 287

Installing the Operating System B-59Application process of "Updating the System""Updating the System" applies the drivers neces

Page 288 - Hard Disk Drive

B-60 Installing the Operating SystemIMPORTANT: During the "Updating the System", the followingmessage may be shown, but there is no impact

Page 289

Installing the Operating System B-61Recovery processIf "Updating the System" is executed before the application of the "Hotfix for W

Page 290

2-12 General DescriptionOn-screen message Description ActionAmbientTempAlm02A low temperature error wasdetected in CPU blade.Check if the ambient tem

Page 291

B-62 Installing the Operating SystemUpdate from TS Client (Windows Server 2008)Updating the SystemIMPORTANT: Make sure that the TS client DVD-ROM is

Page 292 - 9-34 Upgrading Your Server

Installing the Operating System B-63Update from TS Client (Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions)NOTE: Configure the setting for remote desktop for mana

Page 293

B-64 Installing the Operating System 5. When the following message is displayed, make sure to click [Finish] to restart thesystem.With that, applica

Page 294

Installing the Operating System B-65Updating the SystemIMPORTANT: Make sure that the TS client DVD-ROM is assigned toa network driver to be shared.

Page 295

B-66 Installing the Operating SystemUpdate from TS Client (Windows Server 2003)NOTE: Configure the setting for remote desktop for managementreferring

Page 296 - 9-38 Upgrading Your Server

Installing the Operating System B-67 5. When the following message is displayed, make sure to click [Finish] to restart thesystem.With that, appli

Page 297 - Appendix A

B-68 Installing the Operating SystemUpdating the SystemIMPORTANT: Make sure that the TS client CD-ROM is assigned to anetwork driver to be shared. If

Page 298 - A-2 Specifications

Installing the Operating System B-69About Windows ActivationYou have to agree to the license agreement to use Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2

Page 299 - Appendix B

B-70 Installing the Operating System 2. In the following screen, click [Type a different product key]. 3. Type the product key shown on your COA la

Page 300 - System Update

Installing the Operating System B-71 4. Activate Windows.The Windows activation is complete.

Page 301

General Description 2-13On-screen message Description ActionLocation ErrorIn the Blade Enclosure, theinstallation location of CPU bladeis incorrect,

Page 302

B-72 Installing the Operating SystemFor a server running a Server Core installation 1. At the command prompt, type Slmgr –dli, and press Enter.IMPOR

Page 303

Installing the Operating System B-73 6. At the command prompt, type slmgr –atp <CID>, and press Enter.* CID is the confirmation ID that you

Page 304

B-74 Installing the Operating SystemWindows Server 2003 x64 Editions / Windows Server 2003 1. Click [Run] on [Start] menu.Type as follows in the [Ope

Page 305 - Setup Procedure

Installing the Operating System B-75 3. Process "Windows activation" according to the following message.

Page 306

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Page 307

2-14 General DescriptionLAN (1 - 2) Link/Access LampsThe lamp goes on when LAN port is connected to the network. The lamp blinks when data is beingtr

Page 308

General Description 2-15USING YOUR SERVERThis section describes the basic operation of the blade server.Power-on of Blade ServerThere are the followi

Page 309

Symbols used in this User's Guide and warning labels are listed below.AttentionsIndicates that improper use may cause an electric shock.Indicates

Page 310

2-16 General DescriptionPower ON from CPU BladePress the POWER switch on the panel of the CPU blade (the POWER lamp on the CPU blade goeson green).12

Page 311

General Description 2-17Power-off of Blade ServerThere are the following three ways to turn off the power of the CPU blade. 1. Power-off by OS shutd

Page 312 - The installation starts

2-18 General DescriptionPOST Execution FlowThe following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order.IMPORTANT: Do not make unnecessa

Page 313

General Description 2-19 5. If you have set the password using the BIOS SETUP utility, the password entry screenappears upon successful completion o

Page 314

2-20 General DescriptionDevice IdentificationTo identify the device to be maintained among more than one device, ID lamp is used.The ID lamp is locat

Page 315

Chapter 3Setting Up Your ServerThis chapter describes how to set up the server appropriate for your system, on a step-by-step basis.

Page 316

3-2 Setting Up Your ServerBEFORE INSTALLING CPU BLADEBe sure to check the MAC addresses before installing a CPU blade in the Blade Enclosure.Check of

Page 317 - OK Cancel

Setting Up Your Server 3-3INSTALLING THE CPU BLADEInstall the CPU blade in the dedicated Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of BladeEn

Page 318

3-4 Setting Up Your ServerMAKING CONNECTIONSConnect peripheral devices to the CPU blade.IMPORTANT: Contact the maintenance engineer in your service

Page 319 - Alt + Del

Setting Up Your Server 3-5In the ordinary operation, any cables may not be connected to a CPU blade. Proper cable(s) shouldbe connected to the USB,

Page 320

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These l

Page 321

3-6 Setting Up Your ServerUSB Connection by K410-150(00) SUV CableConnect the floppy disk drive, DVD-ROM drive, keyboard, and mouse according to the

Page 322

Chapter 4Configuring Your ServerThis chapter describes Basic Input Output System (BIOS) configuration.When you install the blade server for the first

Page 323

4-2 Configuring Your ServerStarting SETUP UtilityPowering on the CPU blade starts POST (Power On Self-Test) and displays its check results. If theNEC

Page 324

Configuring Your Server 4-3Description on On-Screen Items and Key UsageUse the following keyboard keys to work with the SETUP utility. (Key functio

Page 325

4-4 Configuring Your ServerMenu and Parameter DescriptionsThe SETUP utility has the following six major menus: Main Advanced Security Server

Page 326

Configuring Your Server 4-5MainOption Parameter Description Your SettingSystem Time HH:MM:SS Set the system time.System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the sys

Page 327

4-6 Configuring Your ServerProcessor SettingsOption Parameter Description Your SettingProcessor Speed Setting nnn GHz Displays clock speed for thepro

Page 328

Configuring Your Server 4-7AdvancedOption Parameter Description Your SettingMemory Configuration – Displays Memory Configurationsubmenu.PCI Configu

Page 329

4-8 Configuring Your ServerMemory ConfigurationOption Parameter Description Your SettingInstalled memory nnn MB Indicates the total capacity of the b

Page 330

Configuring Your Server 4-9PCI ConfigurationOption Parameter Description Your SettingMezzanine Slot#1-2 Option ROMScanEnabled[Disabled]Indicates wh

Page 331 - REMOTE DESKTOP FOR MANAGEMENT

TrademarksNEC ESMPRO and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER are trademarks of NEC Corporation.Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are registere

Page 332 - Windows Server 2003

4-10 Configuring Your ServerPeripheral ConfigurationIMPORTANT: Note that the interrupt and/or base I/O address are not overlappedwith others. If th

Page 333 -  Setup of teaming

Configuring Your Server 4-11Advanced Chipset ControlOption Parameter Description Your SettingMultimedia Timer Disabled[Enabled]Specify whether the

Page 334 - Network Driver

4-12 Configuring Your ServerSecurityThe Security menu appears if you move the cursor to the position of "Security."Press Enter on "Set

Page 335 - Graphics Accelerator

Configuring Your Server 4-13Option Parameter Description Your SettingSet UserPasswordUp to eightalphanumericsSupervisor password controlsaccess to

Page 336 - Optional Network Board Driver

4-14 Configuring Your ServerIMPORTANT: If you select any parameter except for [No Change] tochange TPM State, a confirmation screen as shown below ap

Page 337

Configuring Your Server 4-15ServerOption Parameter Description Your SettingSystemManagement– System Management submenu isdisplayed.ConsoleRedirecti

Page 338 - Balancing (ALB)

4-16 Configuring Your ServerOption Parameter Description Your SettingPost Error Pause Disabled[Enabled]Specify whether to stop the POST onceat the en

Page 339 - Setup Teaming

Configuring Your Server 4-17System Management SubmenuOption Parameter Description Your SettingBIOS Revision – Displays the current BIOS revision.(V

Page 340 -  SFT is not supported

4-18 Configuring Your ServerConsole Redirection SubmenuOption Parameter Description Your SettingBIOS RedirectionPort[Disabled]Serial Port ASerial Por

Page 341 - Remove Team

Configuring Your Server 4-19BMC LAN Configuration SubmenuOption Parameter Description Your SettingIP Address [192.168.001.129] Specify an IP addres

Page 342 - SETTING WOL

iPREFACEWelcome to the NEC Express5800/BladeServer series server.The NEC Express5800/BladeServer holds powerful performance and employs the latest tec

Page 343

4-20 Configuring Your ServerIMPORTANT: Notes on performing Clear BMC Configuration Executing "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS SETUP utili

Page 344 - 5. Reboot the system

Configuring Your Server 4-21BootThe CPU blade searches for devices in the order set in this menu on booting. Finding the bootsoftware, the CPU blad

Page 345 - SETTING RECEIVE SIDE SCALING

4-22 Configuring Your ServerExitThe options on the menu are described below.IMPORTANT: The values of SETUP at the shipment may bedifferent from their

Page 346

Configuring Your Server 4-23RAID CONFIGURATIONThis section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by N8403-027SATA inter

Page 347

4-24 Configuring Your ServerRAID LevelsThe record mode enabling the RAID feature includes several levels. N8403-027 SATA interfacecard and N8403-026

Page 348

Configuring Your Server 4-25Virtual DiskVirtual drive is defined in disk group. It is recognized as a physical drive by OS. The allowablenumber of

Page 349

4-26 Configuring Your ServerRAID LevelsCharacteristics of RAID LevelsThe table below lists the characteristics of the RAID levels.Level Function Redu

Page 350

Configuring Your Server 4-27RAID1In the RAID1 level, data saved in a HDD is written to another HDD without change. The mode iscalled "mirrorin

Page 351

4-28 Configuring Your ServerConfiguration by N8403-027 SATA Interface CardThis section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID Sys

Page 352 - Local Update

Configuring Your Server 4-29LSI Software Configuration UtilityThe configuration tool used for N8403-027 SATA interface card / N8403-026 RAID contro

Page 353

iiABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDEThis User's Guide is a guide for proper setup and use of the server.This User's Guide also covers useful proce

Page 354

4-30 Configuring Your ServerExiting from the UtilityPress Esc in the TOP menu of LSI Software Configuration Utility.When a confirmation message appea

Page 355 - <Windows Server 2003>

Configuring Your Server 4-31Menu TreeSetting list+: Selection/execution parameter : Setting parameter. •: Information display>: Can be set (mod

Page 356

4-32 Configuring Your ServerOperating Procedures for Setup UtilityCreating/Adding ConfigurationRun LSI Software Configuration UtilitySet new configur

Page 357

Configuring Your Server 4-33 3. When a confirmation message (Proceed?) is displayed, select [Yes.]The SCAN DEVICE starts (scanning information is

Page 358

4-34 Configuring Your Server 7. Press F10 to create virtual drive.The [Virtual Drives Configure] screen appears. (The figure below shows an example

Page 359

Configuring Your Server 4-35 9. When all settings are completed, select "Accept" and then press Enter to create virtualdrive.The created

Page 360

4-36 Configuring Your ServerManual RebuildReplace hard disk driveRun LSI Software Configuration UtilityExecute rebuildingExit LSI Software Configurat

Page 361

Configuring Your Server 4-37Check ConsistencyRun LSI Software Configuration UtilityExecute Check ConsistencyExit LSI Software Configuration Utility

Page 362

4-38 Configuring Your ServerOthers 1. Clear ConfigurationClears configuration information. Select [Configure] → [Clear Configuration] from theTOP men

Page 363

Configuring Your Server 4-39LSI Software Configuration Utility and Universal RAID UtilityYou can use Universal RAID Utility for configuration and m

Page 364

iiiText ConventionsThe following conventions are used throughout this User's Guide. For safety symbols, see"SAFETY INDICATIONS" provide

Page 365

4-40 Configuring Your ServerSetting of Priority (Rate) of Background TasksLSI Software Configuration Utility displays and sets priority of background

Page 366

Configuring Your Server 4-41Configuration by N8403-026 RAID ControllerThis section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID Syste

Page 367 - About Windows Activation

4-42 Configuring Your ServerPatrol ReadThe patrol read gives the read & verify test in the entire area of HDDs. It can be performed for allHDDs a

Page 368

Configuring Your Server 4-43ReconstructionThe reconstruction feature is used to change configuration and/or RAID level of existing virtualdrive. Th

Page 369 - 4. Activate Windows

4-44 Configuring Your ServerIMPORTANT: Note the following for the Reconstruction: Be sure to make backup copy of data and perform ConsistencyCheck

Page 370

Configuring Your Server 4-45Before Using WebBIOSRead the following sections describing supported functions and precautions before using"WebBIO

Page 371

4-46 Configuring Your ServerNotes on Creating Virtual Drive 1. The hard disk drives configuring the drive group should have the same capacity androta

Page 372

Configuring Your Server 4-47Property of Hard disk drive of Universal RAID Utility

Page 373

4-48 Configuring Your ServerUsing WebBIOSStarting WebBIOS 1. When the screen as shown below appears, press Ctrl + H to start WebBIOS.LSI MegaRAID SAS

Page 374

Configuring Your Server 4-49Main MenuShown below is [Adapter Selection] screen that appears first on WebBIOS. On [Adapter No.] box,select an adapte

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