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NEC Express Server
Express5800 Series
Express5800/B120d
Express5800/B110d
User's Guide
Model Number (B120d): N8400-131F/134F/135F
Model Number (B110d): N8400-137F
Chapter 1 General Description
Chapter 2 Preparations
Chapter 3 Setup
Chapter 4 Appendix
June 2012, Second Edition
© NEC Corporation 2012
40.005.02-101.02
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  • Page 1 NEC Express Server Express5800 Series Express5800/B120d Express5800/B110d User’s Guide Model Number (B120d): N8400-131F/134F/135F Model Number (B110d): N8400-137F Chapter 1 General Description Chapter 2 Preparations Chapter 3 Setup Chapter 4 Appendix 40.005.02-101.02 June 2012, Second Edition © NEC Corporation 2012...

  • Page 2: Documents Provided With This Product

    Documents Provided with This Product Documents Provided with This Product Documents for this product are provided as accompanying booklets and as electronic manuals stored within the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. Describes points of caution to ensure the safe use of this server. Read Precautions for Use these cautions before using this server.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Documents Provided with This Product......................... 2 Contents................................3 Notations Used in This Document ......................... 6 Notations used in the text........................6 Optical disk drives..........................6 Hard Disk Drives ..........................6 Removable media ..........................6 Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows) .................7 Trademarks ................................
  • Page 4 Contents 1.4.4 Installation of top cover, air duct, HSBP cover............42 1.5 Processor (CPU)........................43 1.5.1 Installation ......................44 1.5.2 Removal ......................... 48 1.6 DIMM ............................49 1.6.1 Adding Order and Precautions................51 1.6.2 Installation ......................51 1.6.3 Removal ......................... 54 1.7 Mezzanine Card.........................
  • Page 5 Contents 5. Installing Software Components ........................127 6. Device Identification ............................. 128 7. Power-off of Blade Server..........................129 Appendix ................................130 1. Specifications ............................... 131 2. Interrupt Lines............................... 133 Express5800/B120d, B110d User's Guide...

  • Page 6: Notations Used In This Document

    Notations Used in This Document Notations Used in This Document Notations used in the text In addition to safety-related symbols urging caution, 3 other types of notations are used in this document. These notations have the following meanings. Important Indicates critical items that must be followed when handling the server or operating software. If the procedures described are not followed, server failure, data loss, and other serious malfunctions could occur.

  • Page 7: Abbreviations Of Operating Systems (Windows)

    Notations Used in This Document Abbreviations of Operating Systems (Windows) Windows Operating Systems are referred to as follows. Refer to Chapter 1 (1.2 Supported Windows OS) in Installation Guide (Windows) for detailed information. Notations in this document Official names of Windows Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise...

  • Page 8: Trademarks

    Trademarks Trademarks ESMPRO and EXPRESSSCOPE are registered trademarks of NEC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel, Pentium, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation of the United States.

  • Page 9: Regulatory Notices

    Regulatory Notices Regulatory Notices FCC Statement 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 limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 10: Warnings And Additions To This Document

    ● Every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this document. However, if you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions, please contact your retailer. ● Regardless of these Item 4, NEC Corporation does not take responsibility for effects resulting from operations.

  • Page 11: Precautions For Use (Be Sure To Read)

    Names and Functions of Parts in this document. Safety precautions Follow the instructions in this document for the safe use of the NEC Express server. This User’s Guide describes hazardous parts of the server, possible hazards, and how to avoid them. Server components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around them (or, in some cases, by printing the warnings on the server).

  • Page 12: Symbols Used In This Document And On Warning Labels

    Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) (A label example used in this User’s Guide) Symbol to draw Description of a warning Term indicating a degree of danger attention WARNING Use only the specified outlet Use a grounded outlet with the specified voltage. Use of an improper power source may cause a fire or a power leak.

  • Page 13: Safety Notes

    Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) Safety notes This section provides notes on using the server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper and safe use of the server. For symbols, refer to Safety precautions. WARNING Do not use the server for services where human life may be at stake or high reliability is required. This server is not intended for use in medical, nuclear, aerospace, mass transit or other applications where human life may be at stake or high reliability is required, nor is it intended for use in controlling such applications.
  • Page 14 Use only the specified interface cable. Use only interface cables authorized by NEC and locate a proper device and connector before connecting a cable. Using an unauthorized cable or connecting a cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.

  • Page 15: Handling Precautions (For Proper Operations)

    – It is recommended to use options provided by NEC. Some memory devices and Solid State Drives of other vendors are designed to be available for the server. If such an option causes the server to be defected or damaged, you will be charged for the repair within the warranty period.
  • Page 16 Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) power-on operation is done within the period of less than 60 seconds from the supply of power. After making sure that the power is supplied to every CPU blade, turn on the power of each CPU blade by pressing the POWER switch.
  • Page 17 Precautions for Use (Be Sure to Read) Tips for your health and safety Using a computer extensively may affect different parts of your body. Here are tips you should follow while working on a computer to minimize strain on your body. Keep proper posture The basic body position for using a computer is sitting straight with your hands on the keyboard parallel with the floor, and your eyes...

  • Page 18: General Description

    NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/B120d-h Express5800/B120d-h General Description This chapter describes the features of the server and bundled software, and precautions on installation. 1. Introduction 2. Accessories Verify the condition of your server's accessories. 3. Standard Features Describes standard features of the server and system management utilities.

  • Page 19: Introduction

    The server is designed with consideration of not only reliability but also expandability, which enables you to use it as a network server. Read this document before using the server thoroughly to fully understand handling of Express5800 Series Server and appreciate its functions to the maximum extent.

  • Page 20: Accessories

    Chapter 1 General Description 2. Accessories Accessories The carton box contains various accessories which are required for setup or maintenance. Make sure you have them all for future use. EXPRESSBUILDER Getting Started *1 Documents are stored in EXPRESSBUILDER. Adobe Reader is required to read the documents so make sure you have it installed in your PC.

  • Page 21: Standard Features

    Bus parity error detection Temperature detection Error detection Internal voltage monitoring feature BIOS password feature Management Utilities NEC ESMPRO Remote controlling featuer (EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3) ExpressUpdate RAID System management utility (Universal RAID Utility) Expandability Slot for Mezzanine card Large capacity memory of up to 384 GB (up to 192 GB for B110d)
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 General Description 3. Standard Features Many built-in Features Software power-off Remote power-on feature AC-Link feature Self-diagnosis Power On Self-Test (POST) Test and Diagnosis (T&D) utility Easy setup EXPRESSBUILDER (setup utility) SETUP (BIOS SETUP utility) Maintenance features Off-line Tools Memory dump feature using the DUMP switch Express5800/B120d, B110d User's Guide...

  • Page 23: Overview Of Blade Server

    Chapter 1 General Description 3. Standard Features Overview of Blade Server In the Internet society diversified increasingly, every system administrator should have a request of "run many servers in less installation spaces". If a server has only one server function, installation space increases at every extension even if the chassis size is minimized.

  • Page 24: Management Features

    The hardware components of the server provide operation control/reliability features as shown below. Additionally, NEC ESMPRO Agent, which is provided in EXPRESSBUILDER, enables you to collectively manage the state of your systems. You can also monitor the server states from a PC to manage the network where NEC ESMPRO Manager provided in EXPRESSBUILDER is installed.

  • Page 25: About The Monitoring Of Chassis Sensors

    NEC ESMPRO Manager. Firmware and Software Version Management Use of NEC ESMPRO Manager and ExpressUpdate Agent allows you to manage versions of firmware and software as well as update them by applying update packages. This function automatically updates multiple modules without stopping the system just by specifying the application of an update package from NEC ESMPRO Manager.

  • Page 26: Names And Features Of Component

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Features of Component Names and Features of Component This section describes the names and features of the components in the device. CPU Blade This section describes the names, installation positions, and features of the sections on the CPU blade. CPU blade <1>...
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Features of Component CPU blade <2> B110d (1) (2) (11) (10) Connector for HDD cage cable Mezzanine card slot (Type 2) Connect a cable when connecting HDD cage (not Slot to install mezzanine card for blade. The slot used in HDD-less configuration).
  • Page 28 The lamp is lit by a switch or software command. of the CPU blade itself. Pressing the switch for 4 When the recognize command is received from NEC seconds or longer causes the power supply to be ESMPRO Manager, the lamp blinks. If you press the ID turned off forcibly.
  • Page 29 The lamp is lit by a switch or software command. of the CPU blade itself. Pressing the switch for 4 When the recognize command is received from NEC seconds or longer causes the power supply to be ESMPRO Manager, the lamp blinks. If you press the ID turned off forcibly.
  • Page 30 Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Features of Component External View With top cover installed Top cover Front frame With top cover removed Air duct HSBP bracket Express5800/B120d, B110d User's Guide...

  • Page 31: Hard Disk Drive (Hdd)

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Features of Component Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Hard disk drives are optional. The CPU blade can contain the following type of hard disk drives:Hard Disk Drive (SAS or SATA) Solid State Drive (SATA) With the hard disk drive that contains an operating system, pay strict attention to handle it.

  • Page 32: Lamp Indications

    Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Features of Component Lamp Indications This section describes the positions and display meanings of the lamps on the CPU blade and other devices. CPU Blade The CPU blade has 7 lamps. (The CPU blade of diskless model does not have any Hard Disk Access lamp.) HDD Access lamp (Slot 0) POWER lamp...

  • Page 33: Status Lamp

    In addition, you can view the detailed information on error message on virtual LCD when the STATUS lamp is flashing in amber or red. You can use the virtual LCD through the Web browser of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 (BMC) or NEC ESMPRO Manager.

  • Page 34: Lan (1 - 2) Link/Access Lamps

    If you press the ID switch, the lamp goes on. When the recognize command is received from management software such as NEC ESMPRO Manager, the lamp blinks. You may use the remote control feature of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 (BMC) to perform the same operation as using the ID switch on the server.

  • Page 35: Preparations

    NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/B120d Express5800/B110d Preparations This chapter describes preparations for using this server. 1．Installing Internal Optional Devices You can skip this section if you did not purchase any optional devices. 2．Ideal Location and Connection You must place the server in an ideal location and connect cables following this section.

  • Page 36: Installing Internal Optional Devices

    Use only the devices and cables specified by NEC. You will be charged to repair damages, malfunctions, and failures caused by the use of any devices or cables not specified for use with this server even within the warranty period.

  • Page 37: Anti-Static Measures

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Anti-static Measures The CPU blade contains electronic components sensitive to static electricity. Avoid failures caused by static electricity when installing or removing any devices. ● Wear a wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove). Wear a wrist strap on your wrist.

  • Page 38: Overview Of Installation And Removal

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Overview of Installation and Removal To install or remove an optional device, Hard Disk Drive, or Solid State Drive installed in the CPU blade, you may need to remove the CPU blade from the Blade Enclosure if the CPU blade is installed in Blade Enclosure. Refer to Chapter 3, (2.

  • Page 39: Installation And Removal Procedure (Common Section)

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installation and Removal Procedure (Common section) Take steps below to install or remove top cover and air duct. 1.4.1 Removal of top cover Take steps below to remove the top cover. After the shutdown processing for the CPU blade to be removed, turn off the power of the CPU blade. Take the CPU blade out from the Blade Enclosure.

  • Page 40: Removal Of Air Duct

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.4.2 Removal of air duct Take steps below to remove air duct. (Required when installing CPU and DIMMs) While pushing latches on both sides of air duct, slowly pull the air duct upward to remove it. Important Make sure the front-rear direction of air duct according to markings on top face.

  • Page 41: Removal Of Hsbp Bracket

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.4.3 Removal of HSBP bracket Remove both HDDs. Remove three screws from the HSBP bracket. Lift the HSBP bracket and remove it. Internal HDD cable and power cable are connected to HSBP. Pay attention not to forcedly pull or bent the HSBP. Important Pay attention not to make the air duct hit any electronic component on the CPU blade.

  • Page 42: Installation Of Top Cover, Air Duct, Hsbp Cover

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.4.4 Installation of top cover, air duct, HSBP cover To install top cover and air duct, perform installation steps (Chapter 2 (1.4.1 Removal of top cover) and (1.4.2 Removal of air duct)) in reverse order. Note the following when installing these components.

  • Page 43: Processor (Cpu)

    Do not operate the system until confirming that the additionally installed CPU is in normal state. Make sure to use the CPU authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party CPU may cause a failure of the CPU as well as the server. Repair of the server due to failures or damage resulted from installing such a CPU will be charged.

  • Page 44: Installation

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.5.1 Installation Install the CPU in the following procedure. Remove the top cover and air duct according to Chapter 2 (1.4.1 Removal of top cover) and (1.4.2 Removal of air duct). Confirm the position of the CPU socket. Push down the socket lever once to unlatch it from the hook, then slowly open the lever until it stops.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Put the additional processor on the CPU socket slowly and gently. For easy installation, hold edges of processor with your thumb and index fingers so that the notch is aligned with the key on the CPU socket. Important Be sure to hold the processor only at the edges.
  • Page 46 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Push down the lever to secure the CPU. Put the heat sink on the CPU. Take care not to touch the cool sheet with your hand. Important Install the heat sink in correct direction as shown in the figure below. Front Rear Express5800/B120d, B110d User's Guide...
  • Page 47 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 10. Secure the heat sink with four screws. When installing the CPU heat sink, temporarily tighten the four screws on cater corner, then tighten them securely after making sure that the heat sink has been seated in parallel with the CPU socket. <1>...

  • Page 48: Removal

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.5.2 Removal To remove the CPU, provide the preparation of the removal following Step 1 in the installation procedure and perform steps 3 to 10 of Chapter 2 (1.5.1 Installation) in the reverse order. To remove the heat sink, slide it a little on the level and remove it.

  • Page 49: Dimm

    For static notes, refer to Chapter 2 (1.2 Anti-static Measures). Do not use any DIMM not approved by NEC. If an unapproved third party's DIMM is installed in the server, not only the DIMM but also the CPU blade may be defected.
  • Page 50 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices ● B110d The CPU blade includes 6 DIMM sockets. Up to 192 GB memory can be added. Note In the standard configuration, the CPU blade does not contain memory. The memory is a required option. DIMM socket (CPU#1) (From top: CPU1_DIMM1,...

  • Page 51: Adding Order And Precautions

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.6.1 Adding Order and Precautions Adding order depends on the number of CPUs installed. – 1-CPU configuration: Install DIMMs starting from the smallest DIMM slot number. – 2-CPU configuration: Alternately install DIMMs starting from the smallest DIMM slot number of each CPU (B120d only). Install DIMM one by one.
  • Page 52 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Important Keep the removed dummy memory for future use. Express5800/B120d, B110d User's Guide...
  • Page 53 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Push the DIMM into the socket straight. If the DIMM is inserted into the DIMM socket, the lever is automatically closed. Important Make sure of the orientation of the DIMM. The connecting side of the DIMM has a cut-out to prevent an incorrect insertion.

  • Page 54: Removal

    Set the paging file size to a value larger than the recommended value (installed memory * 1.5) (for Windows). Refer to the Installation Guide for more information. To remove the defected DIMM, check the error message appearing in POST or NEC Note ESMPRO to confirm the CPU blade on which the detected DIMM is installed.

  • Page 55: Mezzanine Card

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Mezzanine Card The CPU blade can contain two mezzanine cards for blade which allows an extension of network or a file device feature. (B120d only. With B110d, only one mezzanine card can be installed in slot for Type 2.) With B120d, if themezzanine card for blade is installed in slot for Type 1, CPU #2 must be installed.
  • Page 56 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices (B110d) Mezzanine card slot (Type 2) CPU blade Express5800/B120d, B110d User's Guide...

  • Page 57: Notes

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.7.1 Notes Note the followings in the installation or removal of the mezzanine card. Be careful not to make your hands touch the terminals of the mezzanine card slot directly. If you do not keep it, the oil and/or dirt on the hands may adhere to the terminals to result in contact failure.

  • Page 58: Removal

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices From top of the CPU blade, position the connector of the mezzanine so that it aligns the connector of the mezzanine card slot, and insert the mezzanine card straight into the slot. Type 1 Type 2 Important...

  • Page 59: Hard Disk Drive (Hdd) / Solid State Drive (Ssd)

    An optional Hard Disk Drive may contain operating system. Be very careful when handling the drive. Do not use any Hard Disk Drives not approved by NEC. If an unapproved third party's Hard Disk Drive is installed in the CPU blade, not only the Hard Disk Drive but also the CPU blade may be defected.

  • Page 60: Installation

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.8.1 Installation Install the Solid State Drive in the following procedure. Install the first hard disk drive in slot 0 (upper), then the second hard disk drive in slot 1 (lower) Remove the dummy tray from the slot, if installed. Important Keep the removed dummy tray for future use Release the lock of the lever on the hard disk drive to make the lever opened...
  • Page 61 Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Hold the hard disk drive so that the lever on the drive faces upward and the BP connector faces the CPU blade. Insert the hard disk drive into the slot slowly and gently. Insert the hard disk drive until it hits the slot end, and close the lever.

  • Page 62: Removal

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.8.2 Removal To remove the Solid State Drive, reverse the installation procedure referring to Chapter 2 (1.8.1 Installation). Important Be sure to install dummy SSD after the Solid State Drive is removed. If not, the CPU blade may fail to work properly.

  • Page 63: Replacement

    Hard Disk Drives appropriately. If Windows is used as OS and NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent are used as the server management software, replace the Hard Disk Drives in the following procedure. To do these jobs, you should log on to the system as a user having the administrator authority.
  • Page 64 The installed drive has a different format. Right-click on the installed drive and select Import disk of different format. If NEC ESMPRO Agent is used, reset the Hard Disk Drive (refer to Chapter 2 (1.8.4 Resetting Management Information). Express5800/B120d, B110d User's Guide...
  • Page 65 Select Add mirror from the menu appearing by right-clicking on the volume to which the mirror is desired to be added. 10. If NEC ESMPRO Agent is used, reset the Hard Disk Drive (refer to Chapter 2 (1.8.4 Resetting Management Information).

  • Page 66: Resetting Management Information

    Control Panel NEC ESMPRO Agent from the Start menu. NEC ESMPRO Agent Properties is displayed. Click on the General tab in NEC ESMPRO Agent Properties. Select Storage Setting… in the General tab. Storage is displayed. Click on the Reset tab in Storage.

  • Page 67: Use Of Internal Hard Disk Drives In The Raid System

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System This section describes how to use the Hard Disk Drives installed in the HDD cage at the front of the server in the RAID System.

  • Page 68: Notes On Setting Up A Raid System

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.9.2 Notes on setting up a RAID System Note the following points when setting up a RAID System. The number of Hard Disk Drives required varies in each RAID level. The number of Hard Disk Drives required to set up a RAID System RAID level Minimum Maximum...

  • Page 69: Tpm (Trusted Platform Module) Kit

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.10 TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Kit The CPU blade can be equipped with TPM (Trusted Platform Module) kit used for encryption of Solid State Drive. Use the factory-installed TPM kit connector on CPU blade to install TPM kit. TPM kit connector CPU blade Important...

  • Page 70: Installation

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.10.1 Installation Install the TPM kit according to the following procedure: Remove the top cover according to Chapter 2 (1.4.1 Removal of top cover). Insert the projection of TPM kit into the groove on CPU blade chassis, and slowly move TPM kit until the connector on TPM kit is aligned with TPM kit connector on CPU blade.

  • Page 71: Removal

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Mount the support bracket for TPM kit. Align the positioning key with the groove, and secure it with two screws. (Two types of screws are provided. Use the flat head screw for TPM Kit side, and the pan head screw for center side of chassis.) Install the components you removed in earlier steps.

  • Page 72: Expressbuilder Assembly Kit

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.11 EXPRESSBUILDER Assembly Kit The CPU blade can be equipped with EXPRESSBUILDER Assembly Kit (USB memory embedded card) that contains information of EXPRESSBUILDER. Use the connector for EXPRESSBUILDER Assembly Kit on CPU blade to install EXPRESSBUILDER Assembly Kit.

  • Page 73: Installation

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.11.1 Installation Install the EXPRESSBUILDER Assembly Kit according to the following procedure: Remove the top cover according to Chapter 2 (1.4.1 Removal of top cover). Insert the projection of EXPRESSBUILDER Assembly Kit into the groove on CPU blade chassis, and slowly move EXPRESSBUILDER Assembly Kit until the connector on EXPRESSBUILDER Assembly Kit is aligned with EXPRESSBUILDER Assembly Kit connector on CPU blade.

  • Page 74: Removal

    Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Mount the support bracket for EXPRESSBUILDER Assembly Kit. Align the positioning key with the groove, and secure it with two screws. (Two types of screws are provided. Use the flat head screw for EXPRESSBUILDER Assembly Kit side, and the pan head screw for center side of chassis.) Install the CPU blade having been removed to the Blade Enclosure according to the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure.

  • Page 75: Installation And Connection

    Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Installation and Connection This section describes how to position the CPU blade and connect cables. Installation Install the CPU blade in the dedicated Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of Blade Enclosure for location appropriate to Blade Enclosure, and how to install the CPU blade.

  • Page 76: Checking Mac Address

    Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 2.1.1 Checking MAC Address Be sure to check the MAC addresses before installing a CPU blade in the Blade Enclosure. A MAC address indicates the address specific for the network. It is expressed by 12-digit alphanumeric. MAC addresses are stored in LAN riser card which is a required option of CPU blade.
  • Page 77 Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Windows Enter "ipconfig /all" for the command prompt or from Run in the Start menu to see the indicated physical address part. Linux Enter "ifconfig" for prompt to see the indicated HWaddr. You may use the remote control feature of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 (BMC) to check the MAC address. Express5800/B120d, B110d User's Guide...

  • Page 78: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Connecting Peripheral Devices Connect peripheral devices to the CPU blade. Contact the maintenance engineer in your sales representative if you have any requests Tips on the system configuration including the connection to the uninterruptible power supply system or auto power controller and the time schedule operation.
  • Page 79 To connect a peripheral or interface cable provided by a vendor other than NEC (or third party) to the CPU blade, make sure that the device is available for the CPU blade. Some third party devices are not available for the CPU blade.

  • Page 80: Usb Connection By K410-150(00) Suv Cable

    Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 2.2.1 USB Connection by K410-150(00) SUV Cable Connect a floppy disk drive, external DVD-ROM drive, keyboard, and mouse according to the figure shown below. Use the separately priced K410-150(00) SUV cable (or a standard accessory for the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE).

  • Page 81: Connecting With Ups

    Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection 2.2.3 Connecting with UPS To connect the power cord from the Blade Enclosure to an interruptive power supply (UPS), use outlet socket on the rear of the UPS. Refer to the manual that comes with the UPS for details. ...

  • Page 82: Setup

    NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/B120d Express5800/B110d Setup This chapter describes how to set up the CPU blade. 1. Turning on the Server POST (Power-On Self-Test) is explained in this section. 2. System BIOS Setup You can customize the BIOS settings by following the instructions in this section.

  • Page 83: Power-On Of Blade Server

    Chapter 3 Setup 1. Power-on of Blade Server Power-on of Blade Server There are the following three ways to turn on the power of the CPU blade. Turn on the power of the CPU blade in any of the three ways after turning on the powers of the display unit and peripherals connected to the CPU blade.

  • Page 84: Power On From Cpu Blade

    Chapter 3 Setup 1. Power-on of Blade Server Power ON from CPU Blade Press the POWER switch on the panel of the CPU blade (the POWER lamp on the CPU blade goes on green). POWER lamp POWER switch Express5800/B120d, B110d User's Guide...

  • Page 85: Power On From Network Serial Port

    (BMC). Operation after Power ON If the CPU blade is connected with a display unit, the NEC logo appears on the screen of the display unit after a while from the power-on. Do not power off the server until NEC logo and some message appears.

  • Page 86: Post

    POST starts memory check. When the memory check is completed, some messages appear. As factory settings, the NEC logo appears on the screen during POST. If the key is pressed, the logo disappears and the details of POST are displayed.
  • Page 87 Chapter 3 Setup 1. Power-on of Blade Server POST displays several types of message. These messages let you know that the installed CPU or connected keyboard and mouse are detected. Depending on the installed PCI card configuration, the memory capacity might be Tips displayed less than actually installed physical memory.

  • Page 88: Post Error Messages

    Chapter 3 Setup 1. Power-on of Blade Server Example: If the jumper setting for an on-board RAID Controller is enabled Press to Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The utility starts by pressing the + keys. For details on the utility, refer to the manual supplied with each optional board.

  • Page 89: Details Of System Bios

    Press SETUP, ... (* a different message may appear depending on the environment) If you press , SETUP will start after POST, and the Main menu will appear (if you press while the NEC logo is on the screen, the Main menu will be displayed). Parameter Descriptions The SETUP utility has the following six major menus.

  • Page 90: Main

    Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS 2.2.1 Main If you start up the SETUP utility, the Main menu is displayed first. The table below shows the items you can configure on the Main menu. Option Parameter Descriptions BIOS Information –...
  • Page 91 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS Tips Be sure to confirm that the date and time in the BIOS parameters are correctly configured. In any of the following situations, check the system time before using the server. After transporting the server After removing the server from storage After the server wakes up from hibernating in an environment out of the guaranteed operating range (temperature: 10 C to 35 C;...

  • Page 92: Advanced

    Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS 2.2.2 Advanced If you move the cursor to Advanced, the Advanced menu appears. For the menus that show a “ ” to their left (all menus on this screen), press the key to display its submenu, and then change the settings.
  • Page 93 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Descriptions – – Processor Information Processor Power – – Management DCU IP Prefetcher Disabled Enable or disable DCU (Data Cache Unit) IP Prefetcher. [Enabled] DCU Streamer Prefetcher Disabled...
  • Page 94 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS For details about the options, see the table below (display only). Option Parameter Descriptions Processor 1 CPUID Number Number displayed here means the ID of Processor 1. – Processor Type Displays the type of Processor 1. –...
  • Page 95 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS (b) Processor Power Management submenu For details about the options, see the table below (display only). Option Parameter Descriptions [Disabled] Processor C3 Report Enable or disable the feature to reportProcessor C3 State Enabled to OS.
  • Page 96 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS Memory Configuration submenu From the Advanced menu, select Memory Configuration and then press the key to display the menu screen shown below. For the menu that has on the left, move the cursor to it and then press the key to show its submenus.
  • Page 97 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS Option Parameter Descriptions Memory RAS Mode [Independent] Specify the memory RAS mode. Mirroring Lock Step Sparing Patrol Scrub [Disabled] Enable or disable memory RAS feature (Patrol Scrubbing). Enabled Demand Scrub Disabled Enable or disable memory RAS feature (Demand Scrubbing).
  • Page 98 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS Option Parameter Descriptions CPU1_DIMM1-6 Status Disabled Displays the current memory status. Not Present CPU2_DIMM1-6 Status The number displayed here corresponds to a DIMM slot Error number. The number indicates the amount of memory Mirrored as well as means that memory is normal.
  • Page 99 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS PCI Configuration submenu From the Advanced menu, select PCI Configuration and then press the key to display the menu screen as shown below. For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Descriptions...
  • Page 100 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS (a) PCI Device Controller and Option ROM Settings submenu For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Descriptions LAN1 Option ROM Scan Disabled Enable or disable the option ROM SCAN for on-board [Enabled] LAN 1.
  • Page 101 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS (b) I/O Blade submenu If you select I/O Blade on PCI Configuration submenu, the screen as shown below appears. For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Descriptions Disabled PCI Slot Option ROM Scan Enable or disable the option ROM SCAN for SCSI [Enabled]...
  • Page 102 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS (c) PCI Link Speed Settings submenu For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Descriptions [Auto] Target Link Speed Limit Specify the upper limit of link speed of onboard PCI 2.5 GT/s device.
  • Page 103 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu From the Advanced menu, select Advanced Chipset Configuration and then press the key to display the menu screen as shown below. For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Descriptions...
  • Page 104 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS Option Parameter Descriptions Wake On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Enable or disable the feature that remotely powers on using the real time clock. Enabled ]: Factory settings Note If the AC power is turned off, the Wake on Ring feature is not available on the next system boot after AC power-on.
  • Page 105 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS Storage Configuration submenu From the Advanced menu, select SATA Configuration and then press the key to display the menu screen shown below. For the menu that has on the left, move the cursor to it and then press the key to show its submenus.
  • Page 106 12 Seconds 15 Seconds 21 Seconds 30 Seconds Disable Onboard SATA RAID Oprom Enable or disable the option ROM SCAN for SATA on [Enable] board. ]: Factory settings Note NEC has not verified AHCI driver support. Express5800/B120d, B110d User's Guide...
  • Page 107 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS (a) SATA Information submenu For details about the options, see the table below (display only). Option Parameter Descriptions SATA Port0 – Displays the devices connected to each channel. SATA Port1 ]: Factory settings Express5800/B120d, B110d User's Guide...
  • Page 108 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS USB Configuration submenu From the Advanced menu, select USB Configuration and then press the key to display the menu screen shown below. For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Descriptions...
  • Page 109 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS Serial Port Configuration submenu From the Advanced menu, select Serial Port Configuration and then press the key to display the menu screen shown below. From BIOS Redirection Port, select Serial Port B and then press the key to display the menu screen shown below.
  • Page 110 ]: Factory settings Note Parameters for Serial Ports A and B are contained in NEC ESMPRO Manager, Online BMC Configuration Tool, and EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3. However, setting for Serial Port A is not reflected because this server does not have serial port A...

  • Page 111: Security

    Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS 2.2.3 Security If you move the cursor to Security, the Security menu appears. For the menu that has on the left, move the cursor to it and then press the key to show its submenus. Then configure the settings. Select either Administrator Password or User Password, and then press the ...
  • Page 112 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS Option Parameter Descriptions Password On Boot [Disabled] Enable or disable the feature that requires a password Enabled on boot. The Administrator Password needs to be set in advance. If the Administrator Password has been set and this option is disabled, BIOS uses User Password to boot.
  • Page 113 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS If you enable TPM Support, the following menu screen appears. If TXT Support is enabled, the following screen is displayed. Express5800/B120d, B110d User's Guide...
  • Page 114 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS For details about the options, see the table below. Option Parameter Descriptions TPM Configuration – – TPM Support [Disabled] Enable or disable Trusted Platform Module function. Enabled If this option is enabled, Current TPM Status Information is displayed.

  • Page 115: Server

    Enable or disable the boot monitoring feature and 5-60 minutes specify the timeout period. To use this feature, install NEC ESMPRO Agent on Windows. If starting up an OS on which it is not installed, disable this feature. Boot Monitoring Policy...
  • Page 116 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS Option Parameter Descriptions Thermal Sensor Disabled Enable or disable the thermal sensor monitoring function. If this option is set to Enabled and when abnormal temperature is [Enabled] detected, the system stops at the end of POST, and waits until the temperature becomes normal.
  • Page 117 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS System Management submenu From the Server menu, move the cursor to System Management and then press the key to show its submenus. For details about the options, see the table below (display only). Option Parameter Descriptions...
  • Page 118 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS Power Control Configuration submenu From the Server menu, move the cursor to Power Control Configuration and then press the key to show its submenus. For details about the options, see the table below (display only). Option Parameter Descriptions...

  • Page 119: Boot

    Disabled When this option is set to Disabled, the results of POST [Enabled] execution are displayed instead of the NEC logo after the power is turned on. If BIOS Redirection Port is enabled, this option is shown as Unavailable and inaccessible (the Quiet Boot feature is always disabled).
  • Page 120 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS 2. The boot priority (from first to fourth) of the registered boot devices can be changed using the < >/< > and <+>/< > keys. Move the cursor to a device using the < >/< > keys, and change the priority using the <+>/< > keys. Note When SATA Hard Disk Drive is used in IDE mode, the default boot priority in Hard Drive BBS Priorities is set as follows.

  • Page 121: Save & Exit

    Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS 2.2.6 Save & Exit If you move the cursor to Save & Exit, the Save & Exit menu appears. The options of this menu are described below. (a) Save Changes and Exit The SETUP utility closes with all the changes saved in NVRAM (Non-volatile RAM).

  • Page 122: Cases That Require Configuration

    On/Off NumLock on power ON Boot Quite Boot Disabled On/Off the function to display Pressing the key can the NEC logo during POST hide the logo. Optional Install RAID Controller board Advanced PCI Configuration n is PCI slot number of the...
  • Page 123 Chapter 3 Setup 2. Details of System BIOS Password If you have set a password, a message prompt you to enter password will be displayed from the next time. Enter password [ You can attempt password entry up to 3 times. If you entered a wrong password 3 times, operation stops.

  • Page 124: Expressscope Engine 3

    Press SETUP, Internal flash memory, ROM Utility, Network If you press the key at this time, ROM utility starts upon completion of POST. You can also press the key while the NEC logo is being displayed to open the Off-line TOOL MENU screen.
  • Page 125 Chapter 3 Setup 3. EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 When the Off-line TOOL MENU appears, select BMC Configuration, BMC Configuration, Network, and then Property. If Property is selected, the following screen is displayed. On this screen, specify whether to use DHCP and if DHCP is not used, configure IP Address/Subnet Mask.

  • Page 126: Expressbuilder

    To use this feature, select Os installation in the menu after boot. Storage of software* Stores various bundled software (such as NEC ESMPRO Agent). Maintenance Diagnoses your server system. To use this feature, select Tool menu in the menu after boot.

  • Page 127: Installing Software Components

    Chapter 3 Setup 5. Installing Software Components Installing Software Components Continue to install software components such as OS. Refer to the instructions below. Installation Guide (Windows) Express5800/B120d, B110d User's Guide...

  • Page 128: Device Identification

    Blade Enclosure. The ID lamp on CPU blade can also be made blink blue by proper software commands (NEC ESMPRO Manager) from the management PC on the network. In addition, pressing the ID switch on the CPU blade brings the ID lamp to light.

  • Page 129: Power-Off Of Blade Server

    Chapter 3 Setup 7. Power-off of Blade Server Power-off of Blade Server There are the following three ways to turn off the power of the CPU blade. Power-off by OS shutdown Power-off from CPU Blade Press the POWER switch on the panel of the CPU blade Power-off from Remote Console The power of the CPU blade can be turned off by using "OS Shutdown"...

  • Page 130: Appendix

    NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/B120d Express5800/B110d Appendix 1. Specifications 2. Interrupt Lines Express5800/B120d, B110d User's Guide...

  • Page 131: Specifications

    Chapter 4 Appendix 1. Specifications Specifications ● Express5800/B120d Product name Express5800/B120d Product model N8400-131F N8400-134F N8400-135F Type Intel® Xeon® processor Intel® Xeon® processor Intel® Xeon® processor (E5-2470) (E5-2430L) (E5-2403) Clock 2.3 GHz LV2.0 GHz 1.8 GHz CORE / thread 8C / 16T 6C / 12T 4C / 4T 3rd cache...
  • Page 132 Chapter 4 Appendix 1. Specifications ● Express5800/B110d Product name Express5800/B110d Product model N8400-137F Type Intel® Xeon® processor (Pentium 1403) Clock 2.6 GHz CORE / thread 2C / 2T 3rd cache 5 MB Standard 1 (－) (Maximum) Chipset Intel® C602 chipset Memory Standard None (Required option)

  • Page 133: Interrupt Lines

    Chapter 4 Appendix 2. Interrupt Lines Interrupt Lines Interrupt lines are assigned as factory settings as shown below. Use this table as a reference when you add optional devices. ● Interrupt lines As factory settings, interrupt lines are assigned as follows. Peripheral Device (Controller) Peripheral Device (Controller) System timer...

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