NEC Express 320Lc-R User Manual

N8800-063E/064E NEC Express5800/320Lc/320Lc-R User's Guide (Setup) 1st Edition 12-2004 856-124610-001-A

iv Contents Preface...

4-56 Windows Setup

Error! Style not defined. 4-57 Step 13: Back up System Information After setting up the system, back up the system information using the Off-line Mai

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Chapter 5 Procedures after Completion of Installation This chapter describes how you install management utilities, how you back up system informatio

5-2 Procedures after Completion of Installation Installing Management Utilities The provided "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM contains "NE

Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-3 Operation Environment NEC ESMPRO Agent can be operated in the hardware and software environments sho

5-4 Procedures after Completion of Installation 4. Enter “public” in the [Community name] box in the [Traps] property sheet and click the [Add to l

Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-5 IMPORTANT:  If the community name is changed, the community of NEC ESMPRO Agent is changed and re

5-6 Procedures after Completion of Installation Installation NEC ESMPRO Agent is automatically installed together with the installation or re-instal

Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-7 4. Click [Agent] in the main menu of the NEC ESMPRO setup. TIPS: The available menus vary depe

v 2-1: Initialize Hard Disks...4-6 2-2: Prep

5-8 Procedures after Completion of Installation 7. Enter the path in which NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed and click the [Next] button. The NEC ESMPR

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

5-10 Procedures after Completion of Installation Uninstall The configuration of NEC ESMPRO Agent and BMC and the uninstallation of BMC FW Update Ser

Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-11 Uninstallation of BMC Configuration and BMC FW Update Service If NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed, the

5-12 Procedures after Completion of Installation NEC ESMPRO Manager Linked with NEC ESMPRO Agent installed in the server, NEC ESMPRO Manager monitor

Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-13 System Requirement The hardware and software environment in which NEC MWA runs is: • Management PC

5-14 Procedures after Completion of Installation Setting up PCs on a Network If you have computers running on Windows Server 2003, Windows XP/2000/N

Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-15 Type: REG_DWORD Set value: 5  Windows 95/98/Me: Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentC

5-16 Procedures after Completion of Installation Confirmation of the ft Control Software Version The following describes how to check the version of

Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-17 Notes to apply the Windows Service Pack Customers should not apply service pack on NEC Express5800/

vi System Repair...6-2 P

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter describes what to do when files needed to operate the OS are damaged and any trouble occurs on the product.

6-2 Troubleshooting System Repair If the system cannot be operated by some reason, use Recovery Console to restore the system. However, this method

Troubleshooting 6-3 If you have a computer that runs Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000/XP/NT or Windows 95/98/Me. You can also create a “Windows Ser

6-4 Troubleshooting Please select the operating system to start: Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Microsoft Windows Recovery Console Starting up Rec

Troubleshooting 6-5 <When starting Recovery Console from Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM> (a) Insert the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM into the drive

6-6 Troubleshooting (b) Insert the “Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” into the floppy disk drive, and then press Enter. (c) Sp

Troubleshooting 6-7 (b) Insert the “Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” into the floppy disk drive, and then press Enter. (c)

6-8 Troubleshooting Welcome to Setup. This portion of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows(R) to run on your computer. - To set up Wind

Troubleshooting 6-9 Updating the System IMPORTANT: NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. You should ask maintenance personnel to upda

6-10 Troubleshooting <For on-board > - Status emb-82559 10/100 Enet Adapter - Status emb-82544GC Copper Gigabit Adapter <For option boar

Chapter 1 Before Using This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server, the main unit and its accessories. Go

Troubleshooting 6-11 At that time, the dialog box shown on the right is displayed. This is a message for confirmation, so click the [Yes] button. Re

6-12 Troubleshooting 3) Select [Intel(R) PROSet II] from a list of [Currently installed programs:]. 4) Click [Change/Remove]. At that t

Troubleshooting 6-13 4. After rebooting the system, log on to the system as a user with Administrative account. IMPORTANT: Check the dual system is

6-14 Troubleshooting (Conditions) The dialog appears when the drive, whose available space is the biggest in the NTFS volumes recognized by the sys

Troubleshooting 6-15 of machine. (See page 4-9 for details.) - If PCI module (for Group2)’s POWER switch is lit green, unplug the power cord conn

6-16 Troubleshooting 9. Start Device Manager, choose [View] then [Device by connection] and do the following: a) Delete the red-circled device ent

Troubleshooting 6-17 a-5. The message of update completion will be displayed. "[Update of the driver Completion] Press any key and terminate.&

6-18 Troubleshooting ←Performed d by mistake←Performed a by mistake ←Performed c by mistake d-3. Run the following command from Command Prompt and

Troubleshooting 6-19 Note: If you restart the system without deleting the disconnected option boards, the following dialog box may appear at startup

6-20 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes what you should do when a trouble occurs in the product. Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUI

1-2 Before Using Notes for Safe Handling The following section describes necessary information to use the product properly and safely. Warning Label

Troubleshooting 6-21 Problems with Windows Setup The following message is displayed when the setup starts. The specified disk is not found. Termi

6-22 Troubleshooting “Display Settings” is displayed on lower right of the screen. → Select [Display Properties] – [Settings] tab – [Color Qual

Troubleshooting 6-23 Problems with NEC ESMPRO Setup A menu which cannot be chosen with a setup main menu. → The available menus vary depending on t

6-24 Troubleshooting Problems with System Repair Cannot create the “Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” with “NEC Express5800/ft se

Troubleshooting 6-25 PROSet II does not start after the system is updated.  Did you reboot the system after breaking dual LAN configuration and un

6-26 Troubleshooting N8800-063F/064F NEC Express5800/320Lc/320Lc-R User's Guide (Setup) 1st Edition 12-2004 856-124610-001- A

Before Using 1-3 Label DLabel C Label E Label A Label B

1-4 Before Using Rack-mount Model Label C Label ALabel BLabel D Label ELabel D Label E Label CLabel B

Before Using 1-5 Label DLabel C Label B Label A Label E 请小心不要夹住或碰伤手指。 设备运行时以及刚切断电源后，硬盘表面温度会很高，请一定注意。 对 CPU 模块、PCI 模块

1-6 Before Using PCI/CPU Modules PCI Module CPU Module Label ALabel ALabel A Label A

Before Using 1-7 Precautions for Safety This section provides precautions for using the server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper a

PROPRIETARY NOTICE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable

1-8 Before Using CAUTION Prevent water or foreign objects from getting into the equipment. Do not let water or foreign objects (e.g., pins or p

Before Using 1-9 Use of Power Supply and Power Cord WARNING Do not handle a power plug with a wet hand. Do not plug/unplug a power cord with a we

1-10 Before Using CAUTION Do not use nonconforming power cords. Use the power cords specified by NEC. If the rated current is exceeded, there i

Before Using 1-11 Installation, Relocation, Storage and Connection WARNING Disconnect the power cord(s) before installing or removing the equipment

1-12 Before Using CAUTION Do not connect any interface cable with the power cord of the server plugged to a power source. Make sure to power of

Before Using 1-13 Cleaning and Handling of Internal Devices WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Unless described herein, n

1-14 Before Using During Operation CAUTION Do not pull out a device during operation. Do not pull out or remove a device while it works. There is

Before Using 1-15 Rack-mount Model CAUTION Do not attempt to install the server yourself. To avoid a risk of injuries, users should not attempt t

1-16 Before Using Unpackaging The following section describes necessary information to use the product properly and safely. Accessories This product

Chapter 2 About Operating System This chapter gives essential information on the Windows system supported by the server and how to install it.

Keep this User's Guide handy for quick reference when necessary. Safety Indications To use NEC Express5800 Series safely, follow the instructi

2-2 About Operating System Installing Windows Server 2003 For installing an operating system on NEC Express5800/ft series, use NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. I

About Operating System 2-3 IMPORTANT:  Complete all the setups such as the memory expansion and the BIOS setting before installing Windows Server

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Chapter 3 Installing Server This chapter describes requirements for using the product properly and safely, the setup procedures to make NEC Express58

3-2 Installing Server Installation This section describes installation of NEC Express5800/ft series. Tower Model IMPORTANT: NEC Express5800/ft serie

Installing Server 3-3 Do not install NEC Express5800/ft series in such places as listed below. Otherwise, the server may malfunction.  Place where t

3-4 Installing Server After fastening the main cabinet, open its front bezel to mount the CPU and PCI modules. For details, see the following section

Installing Server 3-5 Installation of Rack-mount Model You can mount NEC Express5800/ft series on a rack that conforms to the EIA standards. IMPO

3-6 Installing Server WARNING Observe the following precautions to use the server safely. There is a risk of a death or serious injury. For details

Installing Server 3-7  Place that is close to some equipment that causes power noises (e.g., sparks caused by power-on/off using a relay). If you mu

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

3-8 Installing Server Connection Connect peripheral devices to NEC Express5800/ft series. The server is provided with connectors for wide variety

Installing Server 3-9 A rack-mount model is shown here. As for a tower model, locations of the connectors are same though the orientation of the equi

3-10 Installing Server After connecting cables to PCI modules, secure them with the cable ties. When completing connection to peripheral equipment, c

Installing Server 3-11 To connect the power cords from the server to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), use service outlets on the rear of the UP

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Chapter 4 Windows Setup This chapter describes procedures for configuring boot monitoring function, setup, installing Windows, setting dual LAN confi

4-2 Windows Setup ft series Setup Use NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to setup the NEC Express5800/ft series. IMPORTANT: NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision

Windows Setup 4-3 Run [Setup] from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER top menu Prepare for Windows Server2003 Enterprise Edition installation and ft control software

4-4 Windows Setup Step 1: Things Required for Setup The following explains the setup procedure using the ft series setup program: IMPORTANT: Do no

Windows Setup 4-5 Size of the Partition to be Created The required minimum size of a partition to install the system can be obtained from the followi

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

4-6 Windows Setup Step 2: Prepare for ft series Setup Before starting ft series setup, be sure to do the following. If these preparations are not d

Windows Setup 4-7 11. When restarting process starts, remove the ROM-DOS startup disk from the floppy disk drive and power off. Initialization of ha

4-8 Windows Setup 2-2: Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series With the power of NEC Express5800/ft series off, follow the steps below: 1. Prepare NEC

Windows Setup 4-9 <When the AC power is off (The power cord is not plugged into the outlet)> Connect the power cords to NEC Express5800/ft

4-10 Windows Setup (2) Make sure that the two BMC Status LEDs of the PCI modules (for Group1/for Group2) are turned off. IMPORTANT: While the

Windows Setup 4-11 Step 3: Disable Boot Monitoring Function Check whether the power is ON and make settings for properly performing setup for later o

4-12 Windows Setup 3. Confirm that the BMC Status LED ( ) on both PCI modules are off and press the illuminated POWER switch which is locat

Windows Setup 4-13 4. When the message “Press <F2> to enter SETUP” or “Press <F2> to enter SETUP or Press <F12> to Network” on the

4-14 Windows Setup 6. Move the cursor onto “Monitoring Configuration” and press Enter. The Monitoring Configuration submenu appears. 7. Mo

Windows Setup 4-15 9. Move the cursor onto "Exit" to display the Exit menu. 10. Move the cursor onto “Save Changes & Exit” and pres

Trademarks NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, NEC ESMPRO, and NEC Express5800/ft series are trademarks of NEC Corporation. Stratus is a registered trademark of Stra

4-16 Windows Setup Step 4: Start the ft series Setup Follow the steps below to perform ft series setup: IMPORTANT: If you skip the settings of Step

Windows Setup 4-17 6. “Important 1” message will appear. Read the message and follow the instructions. 7. “Important 2” message will ap

4-18 Windows Setup 9. Important 4” message will appear. Read the message and follow the instructions. 10. “Important 5” message wi

Windows Setup 4-19 CHECK: The message “The system will be rebooted.” appears on the screen momentarily. The server will restart automatically and no

4-20 Windows Setup The additional ft Update CD will be used. Are you sure [Y,N]? The additional ft Update CD will not be used. Are you sure [

Windows Setup 4-21 IMPORTANT: When the usage of the “NEC Express5800/ft series ft Update CD” is not selected, the above message will not appear. Go

4-22 Windows Setup 22. The confirmation message for input size of the partition to install the OS will appear. When it is correct, enter

Windows Setup 4-23 26. When the completion of copying Microsoft HotFix, the following message will appear. Follow the instruction on the screen, i

4-24 Windows Setup 29. When copying is complete, the installation of Windows Server 2003 will be started automatically. IMPORTANT:

Windows Setup 4-25 NEC Express5800/ft series clear installation ** Please do not perform any operations. ** ** The system will restart automatica

i Preface Welcome to the NEC Express5800/ft series. NEC Express5800/ft series is a “fault-tolerant (ft)” server focusing on “high reliability” in term

4-26 Windows Setup NEC Express5800/ft series clear installation ** Please do not perform any operations. ** ** The system will restart automati

Windows Setup 4-27 37. The following screen will appear and the setup of Express Report Service will start. User intervention is not required. The E

4-28 Windows Setup 39. After installation of Windows HotFix is complete, installation is continued. User intervention is not required. When the

Windows Setup 4-29 40. After restarting, the [Welcome to the Windows Setup Wizard] screen will appear. Click [Next>] and follow the instructio

4-30 Windows Setup 43. The following screen will appear. Follow the instruction in the screen and remove the CD from the drive, and then press any

Windows Setup 4-31 Step 5: Set Dual LAN Configuration The NEC Express5800/ft series builds a dual LAN configuration by using "Stratus emb-82559

4-32 Windows Setup [Team #1: Adaptive Fault Tolerance Mode] is added to Network Component Tree. 4. Select [Stratus emb-82559 10/100 Enet Ad

Windows Setup 4-33 7. Click [OK]. The [Intel(R)PROSet II] dialog box closes after a while, and the settings become effective. IMPORTANT:  The [Di

4-34 Windows Setup Step 6: Set Dual Disk Configuration NEC Express5800/ft series secures data by setting dual disk configuration using “Disk Manage

Windows Setup 4-35 4. Confirm that the hard disk to be converted is the hard disk where the system is installed and click [Convert]. If the sele

ii About This User’s Guide This User's Guide helps a user to properly setup and use the product. Consult this guide when you set up the product.

4-36 Windows Setup 6. If the inserted hard disk is not a dynamic disk, right-click the disk and perform “Convert to Dynamic Disk”. 7. Right-c

Windows Setup 4-37 9. Confirm that the mirroring of the HDD has been started in the disk manager. 10. When the “Resynching” shown in 9 changes to

4-38 Windows Setup Setting Dual Disk Configuration by the RDR (Rapid Disk Resync) function On a model supporting the RDR function, dual disk config

Windows Setup 4-39 Registering RDR key When using the RDR function for the first time, follow the steps below to register the key: 1. Insert “RDR Ke

4-40 Windows Setup 3. When RDR is successfully configured, the following two pop-up messages appear. On the “Warning” pop-up, click [OK], and on

Windows Setup 4-41 6. Start “RDR Utility”, right-click the mounted disk and click [Add RDR Virtual Disk]. IMPORTANT: If the mounted disk has not

4-42 Windows Setup 7. Select [Logical Disk Information] then [RDR Virtual Disk] and confirm that the duplication process has been started. TI

Windows Setup 4-43 Step 7: Update Software Follow the instructions below and apply necessary update modules: <When the NEC Express5800/ft series

4-44 Windows Setup (After modification) Step 9: Create Volume With NEC Express5800/ft series, all volumes needs to be mirrored. For creati

Windows Setup 4-45 Step 10: Set Network for NEC ESMPRO Agent NEC ESMPRO Agent is required for continuous operation, and it is automatically installed

iii Additional symbols The following symbols are used throughout this User's Guide in addition to the caution symbols described at the beginning.

4-46 Windows Setup < Setup of receiving SNMP packets from specific communities only > Change the name of the community receiving SNMP packets

Windows Setup 4-47 Step 11: Enable Boot Monitoring Function Enable the “Boot Monitoring” setting which has been disabled in “Step 3: Disable Boot Mon

4-48 Windows Setup Step 12: Set up Failure Management Make the following settings beforehand to ensure quick recovery from failure. Set Memory Dum

Error! Style not defined. 4-49 4. Enter the location, where debug information is to be written, in the text box. When writing debug information unde

4-50 Windows Setup 5. Click [Settings] in the [Performance] box. The [Performance Options] window appears. 6. Click the [Advanced] tab on th

Error! Style not defined. 4-51 8. Change the value set for [Initial Size] in the [Paging file size for selected drive] box to the [Recommended] valu

4-52 Windows Setup Set Dr. Watson Dr. Watson of Windows Server 2003 is a debugger for application errors. When detecting an application error, Dr.

Error! Style not defined. 4-53 5. Select the following check boxes in the [Options] box.  [Dump Symbol Table]  [Dump All Thread Contexts]  [Appen

4-54 Windows Setup Install a Network Monitor A network monitor is useful for examining the causes of network failures and taking the countermeasure

Error! Style not defined. 4-55 Set MTBF Type In this section, you can specify operations to be performed when failures occur on CPU or PCI modules. N