NEC Express5800/320Fc Setup Guide

NEC Express5800/320Fc system NEC Express5800/320Fc-LR/MRSetup Guide

iiNotes:(1) No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission ofNEC Corporation.(2) The contents of this manual ar

5-6 Procedures after Completion of InstallationInstallationNEC ESMPRO Agent is automatically installed together with the installation or re-installati

Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-74. Click [Agent] in the main menu of the NEC ESMPRO setup.TIPS:The available menus vary depending on OS

5-8 Procedures after Completion of Installation7. Enter the path in which NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed and click the [Next] button.The NEC ESMPRO Age

Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-9Setup of NEC ESMPRO AgentThe settings of installed NEC ESMPRO Agent remain unchanged from those at ship

5-10 Procedures after Completion of InstallationUninstallThe uninstallation of NEC ESMPRO Agent is described below.Uninstallation of NEC ESMPRO AgentT

Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-11NEC ESMPRO ManagerLinked with NEC ESMPRO Agent installed in the server, NEC ESMPRO Manager monitors th

5-12 Procedures after Completion of InstallationCONFIRMATION OF THE ft Server Control SoftwareVERSIONThe following describes how to check the version

Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-13APPLYING Windows Service PackNotes to apply the Windows Service PackYou should not apply service packs

5-14 Procedures after Completion of InstallationIf the following settings are enabled when applying Windows Service Pack, the processmay stop or Windo

Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-15IMPORTANT Patches (Considered as IMPORTANT by NEC and requiresimmediate application): Tests will be p

iiiPrefaceWelcome to the NEC Express5800/320Fc systemNEC Express5800/320Fc system is a “fault-tolerant (ft)” server focusing on “high reliability” in

6Chapter 6TroubleshootingThis chapter describes what to do when files needed to operate the OS are damaged and any troubleoccurs on the product.

Troubleshooting 6-1SYSTEM REPAIRIf the system cannot be operated by some reason, use Recovery Console to restore the system. However,this method is on

6-2 Troubleshooting2. Environment variable “AllowRemovableMedia” settingIMPORTANT:This setting is made on the Windows Server 2003 Recovery Console whe

Troubleshooting 6-3PreparationYou need a support disk, “Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” to start upthe Recovery Console. Have “Wi

6-4 TroubleshootingIf you have a computer that runs Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000/XP/NT.You can also create a “Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for

Troubleshooting 6-5(b) When the following message appears on the screen press F6 quickly.<When starting Recovery Console from Windows Server 2003 C

Welcome to Setup.This portion of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R)Windows(R) to run on your computer.- To set up Windows now, press ENTER.- To r

Troubleshooting 6-7To write data to a dynamic disk, settings described in “Cautions for using theWindows Recovery Console” in “System Repair” need to

6-8 Troubleshooting2. Remove duplications of all the LANs for both onboard and option boards.When dual LAN is disabled, a setup of LAN will be deleted

Troubleshooting 6-9(d) The confirmation dialog will be displayed. Click [Yes].3. Follow the steps below to update the system.Do not input or output da

ivAbout This User’s GuideThis User's Guide helps a user to properly setup and use the product. Consult this guide when youset up the product.Keep

6-10 Troubleshootinghowever, disk mirroring is disabled. Make sure to check disk mirroring in 8.When “Found New Hardware” wizard appears at the reboot

Troubleshooting 6-116. Reinstall ft Server Control Software.Reinstall ft Server Control Software referring to “Installing ft Server Control Software”(

6-12 TroubleshootingInstalling ft Server Control SoftwareInstall ft Server Control Software.IMPORTANT: Terminate all programs before starting the ins

Troubleshooting 6-13TROUBLESHOOTINGThis section describes what you should do when a trouble occurs in the product.Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDERWhen

6-14 TroubleshootingProblems with Windows SetupThe following message is displayed when the setup starts.The s pecified disk is n ot foun d. Terminatin

Troubleshooting 6-15Windows can be operated after a setup but each module or PCI board is not duplicated. (StatusLED 2 on the CPU/IO module does not l

6-16 TroubleshootingAbout the Express SetupEntire disk area is used as the OS area though “Use Existing Partition” has been selected for“System Partit

Troubleshooting 6-17Problems with NEC ESMPRO SetupA menu which cannot be chosen with a setup main menu. The available menus vary depending on the OS

6-18 TroubleshootingProblems with System Repair“Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver…” was not displayed andthere was no

Appendix AAbout ServicesInformation on NEC Express5800/320Fc system is provided the web at NEC Express5800/320Fc systemWeb ASIA PACIFIChttp://www.nec.

vAdditional symbolsThe following symbols are used throughout this User's Guide in addition to the caution symbolsdescribed at the beginning.IMPOR

viContentsPreface...

1Chapter 1Before UsingThis chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server, the mainunit and its accessories. Go th

1-2 Before UsingNOTES FOR SAFE HANDLINGThe following section describes necessary information to use the product properly and safely.Warning LabelsWarn

Before Using 1-3Inside of device

1-4 Before UsingPRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETYThis section provides precautions for using the server safely. Read this section carefully to ensureproper and s

Before Using 1-5Use of Power Supply and Power CordDo not handle power plugs with a wet hand.Do not plug/unplug power cords with a wet hand. There is a

1-6 Before UsingInstallation, Relocation, Storage and ConnectionCAUTIONDo not install the server in an unsuitable place.Install the server in such a p

Before Using 1-7Cleaning and Handling of Internal DevicesDo not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.Unless described herein, never attempt to dis

1-8 Before UsingCAUTIONProtect the unused connectors with the protective cap.The unused power cord connectors are covered with the protective cap to p

Before Using 1-9Rack-mount ModelDo not install the server on a nonconforming rack.Install the server on a 19-inch rack conforming to the EIA standard.

1-10 Before UsingCAUTIONDo not install excessive wiring.To prevent burns, fires, and damage to the server, make sure that the rated load of thepower b

Before Using 1-11UNPACKAGINGThis product and various accessories are in the special shipping box. Take them out from the boxand check the individual i

1-12 Before Using

2Chapter 2About Operating SystemThis chapter gives essential information on the Windows system supported by the server and how toinstall it.

2-1 About Operating SystemINSTALLING Windows Server 2003For installing an operating system on NEC Express5800/320Fc system, use NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.IMP

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2-2 About Operating SystemAbout Windows Server 2003Use the Express Setup program to install Windows Server 2003. Note the following at installation:IM

3Chapter 3Installing ServerThis chapter describes requirements for using the product properly and safely, the setup proceduresto make NEC Express5800/

3-2 Installing ServerINSTALLATIONThis section describes installation of NEC Express5800/320Fc system.Rack-mount ModelYou can mount NEC Express5800/320

Installing Server 3-3Observe the following precautions to use the server safely. There is a risk of adeath or serious injury. For details, see “Notes

3-4 Installing Server Place that is close to some equipment that causes power noises (e.g., sparks caused by power-on/off using a relay). If you must

Installing Server 3-5Installing the device to the rackInstall this device to the rack.Installing the device to our company’s racks or to other company

3-6 Installing ServerDecide the place (height) to install. To keepbalance, install it as low as you can on the rack.To install the rack, the height fo

Installing Server 3-7- Washer for plate screw -12TIPS:Core nuts (8 pieces) are not included. Use the core nuts that are attached tothe rack.1. If the

3-8 Installing Server3. Fix the core nuts to the front side of the rack.Attach them symmetrically (total: 8 core nuts).Fix a core nut from inside of t

Installing Server 3-95. Tentatively fasten the washers and platescrews (short) to the 4 places on the front andback sides (total: 8) from the rear.6.

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3-10 Installing Server8. Mount the CPU/IO module 0.Mount the module while lowering the lock sothe module stacks on the way.9. Fasten the levers on the

Installing Server 3-11Unmounting the device from the rackFollow the steps below and unmount the device from the rack.CAUTIONObserve the following prec

3-12 Installing ServerConnect peripheral devices to NEC Express5800/320Fc systemThe server is provided with connectors for wide variety of peripheral

Installing Server 3-13IMPORTANT:Connection of optional devices In the case of standard configuration, you need to complete setup of the operatingsyst

3-14 Installing ServerRotate the stopper in clockwise direction, andinsert the power cords to the AC inlets of thepower unit.Connect the plug at the o

Installing Server 3-15

4Chapter 4Windows SetupThis chapter describes procedures for configuring OS Boot Monitoring function, setting dual LANconfiguration, setting dual disk

4-2 Windows SetupBefore starting SetupRead this section before starting setup.Use NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to install Windows Server 2003 in the NEC Express

Windows Setup 4-3SETUP FLOWThe right flow-chart illustratesthe flow of the setup procedures forthe NEC Express5800/320Fc server.Corresponding page num

4-4 Windows SetupStep 1: Things Required for SetupThe following explains the setup procedure using the Express Setup program:IMPORTANT:Because “Expres

Keep this User's Guide handy for quick reference when necessary.Safety IndicationsTo use NEC Express5800/320Fc system safely, follow the instruct

Windows Setup 4-5IMPORTANT: About the latest release of ft Server Control Software and purchase of the latestversion of its Update CD-ROM, ask your s

4-6 Windows SetupSize of the Partition to be CreatedThe required minimum size of a partition to install the system can be obtained from the followingf

Windows Setup 4-7Step 2: Prepare for Express SetupBefore starting Express Setup, be sure to do the following. If these preparations are not done, setu

4-8 Windows Setup<When the AC power is on (The power cords are plugged to the wall outlet)>(1) Confirm the POWER LED of the CPU/IO module.If the

4-9 Windows SetupStep 3: Disable OS Boot Monitoring FunctionCheck whether the power is ON and make settings for properly performing setup for later on

Windows Setup 4-103. Press the POWER switch which is located on the front side of the server. (This is the sideon which the in-built LED is lit.)IMPOR

4-11 Windows Setup4. When the message “Press <F2> to enter SETUP” or “Press <F2> to enter SETUP or Press<F12> to boot from Network”

Windows Setup 4-125. Move the cursor onto "Server" and select “Server.”The Server menu will be displayed.6. Move the cursor onto “Monitoring

4-13 Windows Setup7. Move the cursor onto “OS Boot Monitoring” and press Enter.Parameters will be displayed.8. Among the parameters, choose “Disabled”

Windows Setup 4-149. Press the Esc key to go back to the Server menu, and then move the cursor and select"Exit" to display the Exit menu.10.

Symbols and its descriptions used in this User’s Guide and warning labels are as follows:AttentionIndicates a risk of an electric shock.Indicates a ri

4-15 Windows SetupStep 4: Start the Express SetupSet up with the Express Setup functions of NEC EXPRESS BUILDER.“Express Setup” is a setup method for

Windows Setup 4-16Flow of Setup ProceduresThe following flow-chart illustrates the setup procedures for Express Setup.Set the startup CD-ROM.Select wh

4-17 Windows SetupSetup ProceduresFollow the procedure below to execute Express Setup.CHECK:To execute Express Setup with a parameter file, one empty

Windows Setup 4-185. When the next message is displayed, to read the parameters file that has been created, insertthe Configuration Diskette into the

4-19 Windows Setupon the right is displayed.If you select [Yes], the whole disk space is reserved and the process will be continued. Ifyou select [No]

Windows Setup 4-20Step 5: Windows Setup WizardWhen the immediately preceding operation was “Step 4 Start the Express Setup,” proceed to “Step6: Window

4-21 Windows SetupStep 6: Windows Server 2003 Service Pack InstallationInstalling Windows Server 2003 Service PackRight after the Windows setup, the W

Windows Setup 4-22Step 7: Set Dual LAN ConfigurationThe NEC Express5800/320Fc system builds a dual LAN configuration by using "Intel(R) PRO/1000M

4-23 Windows SetupNEC Express5800/320Fc system Duplication RuleBe sure to set the dual configuration in the server.Also, when you set the duplex confi

Windows Setup 4-242. Select one target network adapter, right-click on it and select [Properties] from thedisplayed menu to display the Properties win

Mandatory actionsUnplug the server. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire.Indicates a general action to take that is not defined herein. Make s

4-25 Windows Setup4. Enter the team name, and click [Next >].5. Select the check boxes of the adapters you want to include to the team, and click [

Windows Setup 4-267. Click [Finish].8. Start a command prompt, and confirm the physical MAC address of the team adapter withipconfig /all.9. Select th

4-27 Windows Setup10. Select the [Advanced] tab in the Properties window. Select [Locally AdministeredAddress] from the [Settings] list box, and enter

Windows Setup 4-28Step 8: Set Dual Disk ConfigurationNEC Express5800/320Fc system secures data by setting dual disk configuration using “RDR (RapidDis

4-29 Windows SetupIMPORTANT:To perform this procedure, you need to log on as an administrator or amember of administrator group.RDR can only be set on

Windows Setup 4-302. Right-click the disk (Slot 1 of PCI module 0) on which the system is installed on the leftpane of the [RDR Utility] window, and c

4-31 Windows Setup5. Insert the disk to set dual configuration into the corresponding slot. (In this case Slot 1 ofPCI module 1).IMPORTANT:When a disk

Windows Setup 4-327. Click [OK].8. Check that disk synchronization hasbeen started and the status of the DISKACCESS LED and RDR Utilitydisplay changes

4-33 Windows Setup Synchronization completedDISK ACCESSLEDRDR UtilityCondition StatusSynchronizationsource diskGreen andblinkingDuplexSynchronization

Windows Setup 4-34Step 9: Update SoftwareIf you use ftServer Control Software UPDATE CD-ROM, see “Installing ftServer ControlSoftware” (page 6-12) to

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 limi

4-35 Windows SetupStep 10: Connect and Configure OptionsWhen there are optional PCI boards or peripheral devices to connect to the main unit, power of

Windows Setup 4-36Step 11: Create VolumeFor NEC Express5800/320Fc system, you need to perform mirroring for each disk by the RDRfunction. If you creat

4-37 Windows SetupStep 12: Set Network for NEC ESMPRO AgentNEC ESMPRO Agent is required for continuous operation of the NEC Express5800/320Fc system.I

Windows Setup 4-38Change the name of the community receiving SNMP packets from the default “public”to any name.IMPORTANT: If the community name is ch

4-39 Windows SetupStep 13: Enable OS Boot Monitoring FunctionWhen necessary for system operation, enable the “OS Boot Monitoring” setting which has be

Windows Setup 4-40Step 14: Make Settings for Failure ManagementMake the following settings beforehand to ensure quick recovery from failure.Set Memory

4-41 Windows Setup4. Enter the location, where debug information is to be written, in the text box.When writing debug information under the file name

Windows Setup 4-425. Click [Settings] in the [Performance] box. The [Performance Options] window appears.6. Click the [Advanced] tab on the [Performan

4-43 Windows Setup7. Click [Change] in the [Virtual memory] box.8. Change the value set for [Initial Size] in the [Paging file size for selected drive

Windows Setup 4-44Set Dr. WatsonDr. Watson of Windows Server 2003 is a debugger for application errors. When detecting anapplication error, Dr. Watson

Trademarks and PatentsNEC EXPRESSBUILDER and NEC ESMPRO are trademarks of NEC Corporation.Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows NT, and MS-DOS a

4-45 Windows SetupInstall a Network MonitorA network monitor is useful for examining the causes of network failures and taking thecountermeasures. To

Windows Setup 4-466. If a message is displayed asking you to insert "Windows Server 2003 R2A Enterprise EditionCD-ROM,” follow the instructions o

4-47 Windows SetupStep 15: Back up System InformationAfter setting up the system, back up the system information using the Off-line Maintenance Utilit

Windows Setup 4-50

5Chapter 5Procedures after Completion of InstallationThis chapter describes how you install management utilities, how you back up system information,a

Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-1INSTALLING MANAGEMENT UTILITIESThe provided "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM contains "NEC ES

5-2 Procedures after Completion of InstallationNEC ESMPRO AgentNEC ESMPRO Agent is automatically installed by executing the “Fault Tolerant Server ser

Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-3Operation EnvironmentNEC ESMPRO Agent can be operated in the hardware and software environments shown b

5-4 Procedures after Completion of InstallationTo change the settings of the SNMP Service:1. Double-click [Administrative Tool] in [Control Panel].2.

Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-5Change the name of the community receiving SNMP packets from the default “public”to any name.IMPORTANT: