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Page 1 - User's Guide

N8100-1390F/1391F/1392F/1438FN8100-1396F/1397F/1398F/1439F/1405FNEC Express5800/120Rh-1User's Guide3rd Edition2-2008ONL-510_002_03-120Rh1-100-99-

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ivCONTENTSPreface ...

Page 3 - SAFETY INDICATIONS

4-10 Configuring Your ServerPCI Configuration– Onboard Video Controller submenuOption Parameter Description Your SettingVGA Controller Disabled[Enabl

Page 4 - Mandatory Action

Configuring Your Server 4-11Peripheral ConfigurationIMPORTANT: Note that the interrupt and/or base I/O address are notoverlapped with others. If th

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4-12 Configuring Your ServerAdvanced Chipset ControlOption Parameter Description Your SettingMultimedia Timer [Disabled]EnabledSpecify whether the sy

Page 6 - Trademarks

Configuring Your Server 4-13SecurityThe Security menu appears if you move the cursor to the position of "Security."Press Enter on "S

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4-14 Configuring Your ServerOption Parameter Description Your SettingSet UserPasswordUp to eightalphanumericsSupervisor password controls accessto th

Page 8 - ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE

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

Page 9 - IN THE PACKAGE

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

Page 10 - CONTENTS

Configuring Your Server 4-17System Management SubmenuOption Parameter Description Your SettingBIOS Version – Displays the current BIOS version.(Vie

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

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Configuring Your Server 4-19BMC LAN Configuration SubmenuOption Parameter Description Your SettingIP Address [192.168.001.001] Specify an IP addres

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vNEC EXPRESSBUILDER...2-23NEC ESMPRO ...

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

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Configuring Your Server 4-21BootIf you move the cursor to the position of "Boot," the Boot menu appears, which is used to set theboot pri

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4-22 Configuring Your ServerExitThe options on the menu are described below.IMPORTANT: For 3.5-inch disk model, record the current SATAcontroller opt

Page 17 - Chapter 1

Configuring Your Server 4-23RAID SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONThis section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by Onboard RAID

Page 18 - WARNING LABELS

4-24 Configuring Your ServerRAID LevelsThe record mode enabling the RAID feature includes several levels. Among the levels, the OnboardRAID Controlle

Page 19 - SAFETY NOTES

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

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

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Configuring Your Server 4-27RAID0In RAID0, data to be recorded is distributed to HDDs. The mode is called "striping".In the figure below,

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4-28 Configuring Your ServerRAID5In RAID5, data is distributed to HDDs by striping and, at the same time, the parity (redundant data)is distributed t

Page 23 -  an unstable place

Configuring Your Server 4-29Configuration by Onboard RAID Controller (3.5-inch Disk Model)This section describes how to use the internal hard disk

Page 24 -  Do not step on the cable

viInstalling and Setting Device Drivers ... 5-19PROSet ...

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4-30 Configuring Your Server 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" as described in Chapter 9 of thisguide to prepare

Page 26 - During Operation

Configuring Your Server 4-31Running LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 1. When the following screen appears after you have powered on the serv

Page 27 - FOR PROPER OPERATION

4-32 Configuring Your ServerTo quit the utility, press Esc in the TOP menu of LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility.When a confirmation message app

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Configuring Your Server 4-33Menu Tree+: Selection/execution parameter : Setting parameter. •: Information display>: Can be set (modified) after

Page 29 - TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY

4-34 Configuring Your ServerOperating Procedures for Configuration UtilityCreating/Adding ConfigurationRun LSI Software RAID Configuration UtilitySet

Page 30 - DISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES

Configuring Your Server 4-35 2. When a confirmation message (Proceed?) is displayed, select "Yes."The SCAN DEVICE starts (scanning infor

Page 31 - USER SUPPORT

4-36 Configuring Your Server 6. Press F10 to create virtual drive.The "Virtual Drives Configure" screen appears. (The figure below shows a

Page 32 - Advice for Health

Configuring Your Server 4-37(5) "Span: Sets Span.Parameter RemarksSPAN=NO Does not set span.SPAN=YES Sets span.When performing SPAN, create tw

Page 33 - Chapter 2

4-38 Configuring Your Server 15. Execute Check Consistency on the virtual drive that has been initialized.See "Check Consistency" for deta

Page 34 - OVERVIEW

Configuring Your Server 4-39Manual RebuildReplace hard disk driveRun LSI Software RAID Configuration UtilityExecute rebuildingExit LSI Software RAI

Page 35 - External View

viiChapter 8 Troubleshooting ... 8-1System Viewers ...

Page 36 - 2-4 General Description

4-40 Configuring Your ServerSetting Hot SpareInstall a hard disk driveRun LSI Software RAID Configuration UtilitySet for hot spare.Exit LSI Software

Page 37 - General Description 2-5

Configuring Your Server 4-41 7. Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility.IMPORTANT: Select "Obj

Page 38 - Rear View

4-42 Configuring Your ServerCheck ConsistencyRun LSI Software RAID Configuration UtilityPerform Check ConsistencyExit LSI Software RAID Configuration

Page 39 - General Description 2-7

Configuring Your Server 4-43Others Clear ConfigurationClears configuration information. Select "Configure" → "Clear Configuration&

Page 40 - Internal View

4-44 Configuring Your ServerLSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID UtilityYou can use Universal RAID Utility for configuration an

Page 41 - General Description 2-9

Configuring Your Server 4-45Disk ArrayLSI Software RAID Configuration Utility manages Disk Array by a number beginning with 0. Youcan see a number

Page 42 - 2.5-inch Disk Model

4-46 Configuring Your ServerThe setting level of Universal RAID Utility and the setting valueItemSetting level of UniversalRAID UtilitySetting valueH

Page 43 - Mother Board

Configuring Your Server 4-47Configuration by Internal RAID Controller (2.5-inch Disk Model)This section describes how to use the internal hard disk

Page 44 - STATUS INDICATORS

4-48 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 45 - General Description 2-13

Configuring Your Server 4-49Background InitializeThe Background Initialize is automatically executed when RAID5 virtual disk is created in the disk

Page 46 - Disk Access LED

viiiDIMM ... 9-25

Page 47 - Hard Disk Drive LED

4-50 Configuring Your ServerReconstructionThe reconstruction feature is used to change configuration and/or RAID level of existing virtualdisk. The R

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Configuring Your Server 4-51IMPORTANT: Note the following for the Reconstruction: Be sure to make backup copy of data and perform ConsistencyChec

Page 49 - LAN Connector LEDs

4-52 Configuring Your ServerBefore Using WebBIOSRead the following sections describing supported functions and precautions before using"WebBIOS&

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Configuring Your Server 4-53Notes on Creating Virtual Disk The HDDs configuring the disk group should have the same capacity and rotation speed.

Page 51 - STANDARD FEATURES

4-54 Configuring Your ServerUsing WebBIOSStarting WebBIOS 1. Press Esc when the screen as shown below appears after powered on the server. 2. Press

Page 52 - Remote Management Feature

Configuring Your Server 4-55Main MenuShown below is [Adapter Selection] screen that appears first on WebBIOS. Select a controller tooperate WebBIOS

Page 53 - AC-Link Feature

4-56 Configuring Your ServerWhen the adapter is selected on [Adapter Selection], the WebBIOS Top Menu appears.IMPORTANT: "X:X:X" shown in P

Page 54 - System Security

Configuring Your Server 4-57Adapter PropertiesWhen you click [Adapter Properties] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the configuration information isdisplayed.Cl

Page 55 - NEC EXPRESSBUILDER

4-58 Configuring Your ServerThe detailed settings is continued to the next page. Click [Next] to view more information.

Page 56 - NEC DianaScope

Configuring Your Server 4-59Default settings and their explanationItem Default Description ChangeBattery Backup PresentNoneDisplays Properties.• W

Page 57 - USING YOUR SERVER

ixDriver Installation and Advanced Settings ...D-16PROSet...

Page 58 - 2-26 General Description

4-60 Configuring Your ServerHow to change setting valueOn [Adapter Properties] screen, change a parameter to desired value, and then click [Submit] a

Page 59 - POWER Switch

Configuring Your Server 4-61Scan DevicesWhen you click [Scan Devices] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the HDDs connected are detected again.Use this feature w

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4-62 Configuring Your ServerVirtual DisksWhen you click [Virtual Disks] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen for operating the VD that hasalready been con

Page 61 - POST Execution Flow

Configuring Your Server 4-63Physical DrivesWhen you click [Physical Disks] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen for operating the physicaldrive (HDD) ap

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4-64 Configuring Your ServerPhysical Drives PropertiesTake the following procedures to check Physical Drive Properties. Shown below is an example toc

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Configuring Your Server 4-65Configuration WizardUse this wizard to configure a RAID system using the HDDs connected. The detailed explanation ofthi

Page 64 - UID switch

4-66 Configuring Your ServerExitWhen you click [Exit] on WebBIOS Top Menu, a confirmation screen to exit from WebBIOS isdisplayed. Click [Yes] to exi

Page 65 - Optical Disk Drive

Configuring Your Server 4-67Configuring Virtual DiskThis section describes the procedures for configuration of VD (virtual disk) using WebBIOS.Conf

Page 66 - Press this part of disc

4-68 Configuring Your ServerWhen you select [New Configuration] or [Add Configuration], the screen as shown below appears.Custom Configuration: Allow

Page 67 - Emergency hole

Configuring Your Server 4-69Use this menu to define several physical drives (PD) as a disk group (DG).

Page 68 - NOTE: Use of the Disc

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Page 69 - Chapter 3

4-70 Configuring Your Server 1. To add physical drives (HDD) to a Disk Group, hold Ctrl while selecting physical drives(HDDs) in DG. 2. Upon comple

Page 70 - SETUP FLOW

Configuring Your Server 4-71 4. After the DG has been defined, click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. 5. Then, the Span Definition screen

Page 71 - SELECTING SERVER SITE

4-72 Configuring Your Server 6. Select a DG to define VD from "Array With Free Space" frame, then click [Add to SPAN].The DG is defined in

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Configuring Your Server 4-73Define the virtual disk (VD) in DG that has been created in previous step. When DG was defined,[VD Definition] screen i

Page 73 - INSTALLING THE SERVER

4-74 Configuring Your ServerAs an example, define a RAID5 VD of yyyyy MB. 1. Specify the necessary parameters in left columns. 2. Enter "yyyyy

Page 74 - Removing rail assemblies

Configuring Your Server 4-75 6. VD 0 is created in DG 0 as shown in the screen below. 7. After making sure that the VD is created correctly, clic

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4-76 Configuring Your Server 11. The WebBIOS Top Menu is displayed. Virtual Disk you have created is displayed in thelower right frame of the screen

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Configuring Your Server 4-77Configure SPANThe following explains the sample procedure to configure RAID10 (spanning of RAID1) with fourHDDs.IMPORTA

Page 77 - Installing rail assemblies

4-78 Configuring Your Server 2. To add physical drives (HDD) to a Disk Group, hold Ctrl while selecting HDDs in DG.(In the example, two DGs will be

Page 78 - Installing the Server

Configuring Your Server 4-79 5. Configure RAID10 (spanning of RAID1) using the two DGs that have been created inprevious step. When DGs were defin

Page 79 - Release lever (blue)

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

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4-80 Configuring Your Server 7. Then, select DG1 and click [Add to SPAN]. When the two DGs are defined in the "Span"field to the right, cl

Page 81 - Installing the front bezel

Configuring Your Server 4-81 9. Make sure that both DG0 and DG1 are defined as VD 0, then click [Next] at the lowerright of the screen. 10. On th

Page 82 - Security key slot

4-82 Configuring Your Server 11. The confirmation message "Save this Configuration?" appears. Click "Yes" to save theconfigurati

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Configuring Your Server 4-83Parameters for VD DefinitionListed below are parameters for Configuration Wizard.Item Parameter RemarksRAID LevelRAID 0

Page 84 - 3-16 Setting Up Your Server

4-84 Configuring Your ServerThe Write Policy has the following modes depending on combination with WrtThru for BAD BBU.Select a mode suitable for you

Page 85 - CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES

Configuring Your Server 4-85Operation of Various FeaturesCheck Consistency 1. Start WebBIOS. 2. Click [Virtual Disks] on WebBIOS Top Menu. 3. Sel

Page 86 - 3-18 Setting Up Your Server

4-86 Configuring Your Server 6. The progress of Check Consistency is displayed on the left frame of Virtual Disks screen. 7. Click [Home] at the lo

Page 87 - CONNECTING POWER CORD

Configuring Your Server 4-87Manual RebuildDescribed below are procedures based on assumption:One of the HDDs failed in a RAID5 virtual disk configu

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4-88 Configuring Your Server 4. Select "Make Global HSP" or "Make Dedicated HSP" on the lower part of the screen, andthen click

Page 89 - TURNING ON THE SERVER

Configuring Your Server 4-89Setting Hot SpareDescribed below are procedures based on assumption:Add a HDD to a RAID5 virtual disk configured with t

Page 90 - INSTALLING UTILITIES

1-2 Notes on Using Your ServerWARNING LABELSThe warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your server toinf

Page 91 - Chapter 4

4-90 Configuring Your Server 4. Select [Make Global HSP] or [Make Dedicated HSP] on the lower right of the screen, andthen click [Go] on the lower c

Page 92 - Starting SETUP Utility

Configuring Your Server 4-91 5. The status for the newly connected HDD changes to "HOTSPARE". 6. Click [Home] at the lower left of the

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4-92 Configuring Your ServerReconstructionDescribed below are procedures based on assumption:Add a HDD to a RAID5 virtual disk configured with three

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Configuring Your Server 4-93 3. Setting menu for VD 0 is displayed.

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4-94 Configuring Your Server 4. On the right of the screen, items required for reconstruction are displayed. 5. Select "Migration with additio

Page 96 -  Secondary IDE Slave: None

Configuring Your Server 4-95WebBIOS and Universal RAID UtilityYou can use Universal RAID Utility for configuration and management, monitoring of RA

Page 97 - Processor Settings

4-96 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 98 - Advanced

Configuring Your Server 4-97The setting level of Universal RAID Utility and the setting valueItem Setting level of Universal RAID Utility Setting v

Page 99 - Memory Configuration

4-98 Configuring Your ServerCONFIGURING MOTHER BOARD JUMPERSWith the pre-installed SETUP utility, you can set desired passwords to protect the data s

Page 100 - – Onboard LAN submenu

Configuring Your Server 4-99The following describe the clearing procedure.WARNINGObserve the following instructions to use the server safely. Failu

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Notes on Using Your Server 1-3SAFETY NOTESThis section provides notes on using the server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure properand s

Page 102 - IMPORTANT:

4-100 Configuring Your ServerClearing CMOS Data 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" as described in Chapter 9 of th

Page 103 - Security

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

Page 104 - 4-14 Configuring Your Server

1-4 Notes on Using Your ServerCAUTIONKeep water or foreign matter away from the server.Do not let any form of liquid (water etc.) or foreign matter

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Notes on Using Your Server 1-5Power Supply and Power Cord UseWARNINGDo not hold the power plug with a wet hand.Do not disconnect/connect the plug w

Page 106 - 4-16 Configuring Your Server

1-6 Notes on Using Your ServerRackCAUTIONDo not carry or install the server only by a single person.More than one person is required to carry or in

Page 107 - System Management Submenu

Notes on Using Your Server 1-7Installation, Relocation, Storage, and ConnectionWARNINGDisconnect the power cord(s) before installing or removing th

Page 108 - Console Redirection Submenu

1-8 Notes on Using Your ServerCAUTIONDo not connect any interface cable with the power cord of the server plugged toa power source.Make sure to pow

Page 109 - BMC LAN Configuration Submenu

Notes on Using Your Server 1-9Cleaning and Working with Internal DevicesWARNINGDo not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.Never attempt to dis

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1-10 Notes on Using Your ServerDuring OperationCAUTIONDo not pull out or remove the server from the rack unnecessarily.Do not pull out or remove th

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Notes on Using Your Server 1-11FOR PROPER OPERATIONObserve the following notes for successful operation of the server. Use of the server ignoring t

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1-12 Notes on Using Your Server Store the unit under the storage condition (temperature: –10°C - 55°C, humidity: 20% -80%, without condensation)

Page 113 - RAID SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Notes on Using Your Server 1-13TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTYThe following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided wi

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

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1-14 Notes on Using Your ServerDISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES Dispose the server, all the internal devices and DVD-ROMs according to all national lawsa

Page 116 - RAID Levels

Notes on Using Your Server 1-15USER SUPPORTBefore Asking for Repair, do the following when the server appears to fail: 1. Check if the power cord

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1-16 Notes on Using Your ServerAdvice for HealthThe longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you becometired, which may cause disorde

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

Page 119 - Enabling RAID Feature

2-2 General DescriptionOVERVIEWYour server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel Xeon microprocessor. It is asolid performer and

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General Description 2-3External ViewThe following figure shows the 3.5-inch disk model.1 Drive cover2 Release buttons3 Logic cover123

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2-4 General DescriptionFront View with Front Bezel ClosedThe following figure shows the location of the front system features.1 Front bezelThe front

Page 122 - The server is rebooted

General Description 2-5Front View with Front Bezel Removed1 Handles (1 at the right and left each)Hold the handles when dismounting/mounting the serv

Page 123 - Menu Tree

2-6 General DescriptionRear View1131417-112111098723451615Non-redundant power supply modelRedundant power supply model17-29797113 1417-11211109872345

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General Description 2-71 Low-profile PCI board extension slot (1C)Mount PCI board of the low-profile type into this slot.2 Full-height PCI board exte

Page 125 - 5. Press Space

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS USER'S GUIDE AND WARNINGLABELSAttentionsIndicates that improper use may cause an electric shock.Indicates that improper use

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2-8 General DescriptionInternal ViewThe internal view for each models show below. The processor air duct factory-installed in thesystem is omitted fo

Page 127 - SPANNING of RAID1

General Description 2-93.5-inch Disk with Redundant Power Supply Model1 Front panel board2 Hard disk drive bays3 Backplane4 Mother board5 Power suppl

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2-10 General Description2.5-inch Disk Model1 Front panel board2 Hard disk drive bays3 Backplane4 Middle-plane5 Mother board6 Power supply7 RAID board

Page 129 - Execute rebuilding

General Description 2-11Mother Board1 Power connector2 Power signal connector3 USB connector4 Unused connector5 Unused jumper switch6 RAID configurat

Page 130 - Set for hot spare

2-12 General DescriptionSTATUS INDICATORSThis section explains the indication and meanings of the server LEDs.POWER LED ( )The POWER LED is on (green

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General Description 2-13STATUS LEDindicationDescription ProcedureOn (green) The server is operating normally. –Flashing(green)• The server is operat

Page 132 - Perform Check Consistency

2-14 General DescriptionDISK ACCESS LED ( )The DISK ACCESS LED indicates the status of the hard disk drive mounted in the 3.5-inch diskbay.The LED tu

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General Description 2-15Hard Disk Drive LEDThe disk LED located on the drive carrier indicates the following depending on the status:3.5-inch hard di

Page 134 - Logical Drive

2-16 General DescriptionIMPORTANT: If the server is turned off during rebuild processing, theprocessing is stopped. Restart the server, mount the new

Page 135 - Setting of Priority

General Description 2-17LAN Connector LEDsThere are two LEDs for each of the two LAN ports (connectors) on the rear panel.  LINK/ACT LEDsEach LINK

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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

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2-18 General DescriptionAC POWER LED (Redundant Power Supply Model)There is an AC POWER LED for the power supply unit on the rear. The LED turns gree

Page 138 - Consistency Check

General Description 2-19STANDARD FEATURESHigh performance High-reliability Quad-core Intel Xeon ProcessorN8100-1390F/1396F: 2.00GHzN8100-1391F/139

Page 139 - Background Initialize

2-20 General DescriptionRemote Management FeatureServer management is concentrated in the Remote Management Controller (RMC). The RMC andassociated c

Page 140 - Reconstruction

General Description 2-21Degradation FeatureThe degradation feature automatically isolates a failed DIMM or processor to assure continuousoperation of

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2-22 General DescriptionSystem SecurityTo help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full lockable frontbezel and Se

Page 142 - Before Using WebBIOS

General Description 2-23NEC EXPRESSBUILDERThe DVD-ROM that comes with the server contains a setup utility called "NECEXPRESSBUILDER."The ma

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2-24 General DescriptionNEC ESMPROThe NEC ESMPRO is server management software that runs on the OS. The NEC ESMPROincludes the NEC ESMPRO Manager for

Page 144 - Using WebBIOS

General Description 2-25USING YOUR SERVERThis section describes basic operations of the server including how to use devices such as theoptical disk d

Page 145 - Main Menu

2-26 General Description 3. Slide the front bezel to the left a little to remove the tab from the frame and then removethe front bezel from the serv

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General Description 2-27POWER SwitchUse the POWER switch to turn on/off the server.Power OnPress the POWER switch on the front of the computer chassi

Page 147 - Adapter Properties

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

Page 148 - 4-58 Configuring Your Server

2-28 General DescriptionPOSTPOST (Power On Self-Test) is the self-diagnostic program stored in the system memory.When you power on the server, the sy

Page 149

General Description 2-29POST Execution FlowThe following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order.IMPORTANT: Do not make key entri

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2-30 General Description 4. <When 3.5-inch disk model server contains 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive>If your server uses Onboard RAID Controlle

Page 151 - Scan Devices

General Description 2-31POST Error MessagesWhen POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. See Chapter 8for POST

Page 152 - Virtual Disks

2-32 General DescriptionIdentification of Servers ~ UID Switch ~An "UID (Unit ID) LED" is provided on the front panel and rear panel. If mo

Page 153 - Physical Drives

General Description 2-33Optical Disk DriveThe server is provided with the optical disk drive on its front to read data from a disc.CAUTIONObserve the

Page 154 - 3. Click [Go]

2-34 General Description 5. As shown in the figure below, hold the tray with a hand and press the disc with fingers ofanother hand to make the hole

Page 155 - Physical View / Logical View

General Description 2-35After taking out the disc, return the tray into the drive.When you fail to eject the tray with the Eject button and take out

Page 156 - 4-66 Configuring Your Server

2-36 General DescriptionNOTE: Use of the DiscKeep the following notes in mind to use the disc for the server: For the disk which does not conform t

Page 157 - Configuring Virtual Disk

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

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iPREFACEWelcome to the NEC Express5800/120Rh-1 server.The NEC Express5800 server holds powerful performance and employs the latest technology toimplem

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3-2 Setting Up Your ServerSETUP FLOWFollow the flowchart below to set up the server.Selecting the server siteSelect a suitable site for the server an

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Setting Up Your Server 3-3SELECTING SERVER SITETo use the server, install it on a standard EIA 19-inch rack assembly.Refer to the documentation att

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3-4 Setting Up Your ServerDo not install the rack in the places listed below. Installing the rack or mounting the server on therack in such a place m

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Setting Up Your Server 3-5INSTALLING THE SERVERThis subsection provides the instructions for installing the server into a rack cabinet. (Thissubsec

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3-6 Setting Up Your ServerInstallationThis server can be installed in either the NEC rack or a third vendor's rack. Take the following stepsto i

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Setting Up Your Server 3-7 2. While pushing the unlock button on the front of the server, hold the rails and slowly movethem toward the rear of th

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3-8 Setting Up Your Server 5. While pushing the levers, move the removed rail assemblies toward the directionindicated by an arrow in the figure, to

Page 166 - 4-76 Configuring Your Server

Setting Up Your Server 3-9Installing rail assemblies 1. Insert the square projection of the rail assembly into the angle hole on the 19-inch rackun

Page 167 - Configure SPAN

3-10 Setting Up Your ServerInstalling the ServerCAUTIONObserve the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to followthese instruc

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Setting Up Your Server 3-11 2. At least two persons are required to install the server. Securely hold the server and installit in the rack.Firmly

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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 170 - [Accept]

3-12 Setting Up Your ServerIMPORTANT: Be very careful not to get your finger caught in the levers or rails. Insert both sides of inner rails stra

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Setting Up Your Server 3-13Installing the front bezel 1. Install the front bezel so that the left tab on the front bezel engages with the chassis f

Page 172

3-14 Setting Up Your ServerRemovalRemove the server from the rack in the following procedure.CAUTIONObserve the following instructions to use the ser

Page 173 - Parameters for VD Definition

Setting Up Your Server 3-15 4. While pushing the left and the right unlock buttons on the front of the server, pull out theserver from the rack sl

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3-16 Setting Up Your Server 7. To remove the rail assembly, pull out the rail toward you while pushing the lever.Lever

Page 175 - Operation of Various Features

Setting Up Your Server 3-17CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICESConnect peripheral devices to the server. The server is provided with connectors for wide v

Page 176

3-18 Setting Up Your ServerDevice with the serialinterface(Management PC only)KeyboardMouseHub(multiport repeater)*1 Any USB keyboard and mouse are n

Page 177 - 1. Start WebBIOS

Setting Up Your Server 3-19CONNECTING POWER CORDConnect the provided power cord to the server.WARNINGObserve the following instructions to use the

Page 178

3-20 Setting Up Your ServerTo connect the power cord from the server to an uninterruptive power supply (UPS), use serviceoutlets on the rear of the U

Page 179 - Setting Hot Spare

Setting Up Your Server 3-21TURNING ON THE SERVERPower on your system as follows. 1. Make sure all external devices, such as a video display, keybo

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iiiAppendix C IRQ and I/O Port Addressprovides a list of factory-set IRQs and I/O port addresses assigned.Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2

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3-22 Setting Up Your ServerINSTALLING OPERATING SYSTEMSee Chapter 5 for installing the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating systems.To install the

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Chapter 4Configuring Your ServerConfiguration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration. You can configureyour system, as well

Page 183

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

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

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

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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

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4-6 Configuring Your ServerPrimary IDE Master/Primary IDE Slave/Secondary IDE Master/Secondary IDESlaveCorrespondence between the menu items and devi

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Configuring Your Server 4-7Processor SettingsOption Parameter Description Your SettingProcessor Retest [No]YesIf yes, BIOS will clear historicalpro

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4-8 Configuring Your ServerAdvancedOption Parameter Description Your SettingMemory Configuration – Displays Memory Configurationsubmenu.PCI Configura

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Configuring Your Server 4-9Memory ConfigurationOption Parameter Description Your SettingSystem Memory nnn KB Indicates the total capacity of the ba

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