Page 1 NEC Express5800/BladeServer Series N8400-029F/030F/031F/032F/033F/037F/ 050F/051F/052F/053F NEC Express5800/120Bb-6 User's Guide 3rd Edition 12-2007 ONL-4013cB-120Bb-6-100-99-0711...
Page 2 The NEC product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product. However, actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator control.
Page 3 Keep this User's Guide at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS Follow the instructions in this User's Guide for your safety to use the server. The server contains components with possible danger, hazards that may cause by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards.
Page 4 Symbols used in this User's Guide and warning labels are listed below. Attentions Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock. Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire. Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury by the moving fan blades.
Page 5 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. BSMI Statement CCC Statement MIC Statement 1. Server (EXP405A) 2. NEC Corporation 3. 2006.11 4. NEC Computertechno, Ltd. / JAPAN...
Page 6 User's Guide, contact the service representative where you purchased this product. (5) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this User's Guide regardless of Item (4).
Page 7: Preface
PREFACE Welcome to the NEC Express5800/BladeServer series server. The NEC Express5800/BladeServer holds powerful performance and employs the latest technology to implement a computer for the next generation. With its potential capabilities, the server may be used as the workstation PC that configures a client-server system and provides high-speed processing and superior reliability.
Page 8: About This User's Guide
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities describes how to install the utilities for the server. It also includes a description on using the attached "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM. Chapter 7 Maintenance provides you with all the information necessary to maintain successful operation of the CPU blade.
Page 9: In The Package
Text Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this User's Guide. For safety symbols, see "SAFETY INDICATIONS" provided earlier. IMPORTANT: Items that are mandatory or require attention when using the server Helpful and convenient piece of information NOTE: IN THE PACKAGE The carton contains various accessories, as well as the server itself.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Preface ..............................i About This User's Guide........................ii In the Package..........................iii Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server ................ 1-1 Safety Notes..........................1-2 For Proper Operation ........................1-5 Transfer to Third Party......................... 1-7 Disposal and Consumables ......................1-8 User Support ..........................1-9 Chapter 2 General Description ..................
Page 11 Installing with the OEM-FD for Mass Storage Device ............5-26 Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities ............... 6-1 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER......................6-2 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-Based with Local Console..........6-4 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console ..........6-7 Starting .............................6-8 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for Windows-Based (Master Control Menu)......6-10 Configuration Diskette Creator....................6-11 NEC ESMPRO ...........................6-15...
Page 12 Problems with Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions .............. 8-13 Problems with Windows Server 2003 R2 ................8-14 Problems with Windows Server 2003..................8-15 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER................8-16 Problems with Express Setup ....................8-17 Problems with Master Control Menu ..................8-19 Problems with Configuration Diskette Creator ..............
Page 13 Appendix A Specifications....................A-1 Appendix B Installing the Operating System..............B-1 Setup and Re-setup of CPU Blade of Diskless Model..............B-1 Local Installation........................B-1 Remote Desktop for Management ..................... B-12 Setup of Device Driver (Normally Installed in Server) ............. B-13 Network Driver ........................B-13 PROSet..........................
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Page 15: Chapter 1 Notes On Using Your Server
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server.
Page 16: Safety Notes
NEC assumes no liability for any accident resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage if the server has been used in the above conditions.
Page 17 Do not use any unauthorized interface cable. Use only interface cables provided by NEC and locate a proper device and connector before connecting a cable. Using an authorized cable or connecting a cable to an improper destination may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.
Page 18 1-4 Notes on Using Your Server CAUTION Avoid installation in extreme temperature conditions. Immediately after the server is powered off, its internal components such as hard disk drives are very hot. Leave the server until its internal components fully cool down before installing/removing any component. Avoid contact with the server during thunderstorms.
Page 19: For Proper Operation
Notes on Using Your Server 1-5 FOR PROPER OPERATION Observe the following notes for successful operation of the server. Use of the server ignoring the notes will cause malfunctions or failures of the server. CPU blade – N8400-029F/030F/031F/032F/033F/037F/050F/051F/052F/053F CPU blade assembly can be installed in the Blade Enclosure N8405-016F and the Blade Enclosure (10U).
Page 20 – It is recommended to use options provided by NEC. Some memory devices and hard disk 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 21: Transfer To Third Party
Notes on Using Your Server 1-7 TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided with the server to a third party: Server Make sure to provide this manual along with the server to a third party. IMPORTANT: About data on the hard disk drive Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g.,...
Page 22: Disposal And Consumables
The server contains some components that are only good for a limited period of time and require replacement. For stable operation of the server, NEC recommends you replace these components on a regular basis. Consult with your service representative for replacement or the product lives.
Page 23: User Support
Notes on Using Your Server 1-9 USER SUPPORT Before Asking for Repair, do the following when the server appears to fail: Check if the power cord and the cables to other devices are properly connected. See Chapter 8 to find if your problem fits the description. If it does, take the recommended measure for it.
Page 24 1-10 Notes on Using Your Server Advice for Health The longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you become tired, which may cause disorders of your body. When you use a computer, observe the following to keep yourself from getting tired: Good Working Posture You have good posture if the following are satisfied when you use a computer:...
Page 25: Chapter 2 General Description
Chapter 2 General Description This chapter provides information that you should be familiar with before using the server. It includes names and functions of the components and features of the server.
Page 26: Overview
2-2 General Description OVERVIEW BladeServer is a modular and multiprocessing system that includes processor, memory, network connections, optional add-in card slot, and associated electronics, all on a single mother board called a CPU blade. The CPU blade, hard disk drive, and other CPU blades are typically installed into a rack-mountable enclosure that houses multiple CPU blades that share common resources such as cabling, power supplies, and cooling fans.
Page 27: Standard Features
Off-line Maintenance Utility Power On Self-Test (POST) Memory dump feature using the DUMP Test and Diagnosis (T&D) switch Easy and Fine Setup NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (system management tools) SETUP (BIOS setup utility) LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility (RAID configuration utility)
Page 28: Part Names And Controls
2-4 General Description PART NAMES AND CONTROLS This section describes the names and features of the sections in the device. CPU Blade This section describes the names, installation positions, and features of the sections on the CPU blade. Onboard Components DIMM socket #1 to #4 from bottom Lithium battery...
Page 29 General Description 2-5 CPU Blade Access Side POWER lamp The lamp goes on green when the CPU blade is powered on. The lamp goes on amber when the CPU blade is powered off but the power is supplied from the power supply unit. POWER switch The switch is intended to turn on or off the power of the CPU blade itself.
Page 30 2-6 General Description ID switch Press this switch to turn on or off the ID lamp. ID lamp (blue) The lamp is intended to identify the CPU blade in the system. The lamp is lit by a switch or software command. When the recognize command is received from software, the lamp blinks.
Page 31 General Description 2-7 External View Rear cover Front cover CPU blade with its cover installed DIMM CPU blade with its cover removed...
Page 32: Hard Disk Drive
2-8 General Description Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is an optional device. An operating system may be installed in the hard disk drive. Handle it carefully. Hard disk drive BP connector The connector is connected to the SAS backplane in the optional Blade Enclosure. Drive carrier Disk access lamp (green/amber) Lights green in accessing to a hard disk drive.
Page 33: Lamp Indications
General Description 2-9 Lamp Indications This section describes the positions and display meanings of the lamps on the CPU blade and hard disk drive. CPU Blade The CPU blade includes five lamps. POWER lamp STATUS lamp LAN1 Link/Access lamp LAN2 Link/Access lamp ID lamp POWER Lamp The POWER lamp lights green while the power of the CPU blade is on.
Page 34 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 (BMC) or NEC DianaScope Manager.
Page 35 General Description 2-11 Virtual LCD indications when STATUS lamp is flashing in red On-screen message Description Action Proc 1 IERR An error was detected in CPU#1. 1. Turn of the power once and then on again. Proc 2 IERR An error was detected in CPU#2. 2.
Page 36 2-12 General Description On-screen message Description Action Battery Alm XX A battery voltage alarm was 1. Check installation status of the detected. battery. XX=09: Upper limit alarm 2. Replace the battery. XX=02: Lower limit alarm Proc1 Vccp AlmXX A voltage alarm was detected. Replace the CPU blade.
Page 37 General Description 2-13 On-screen message Description Action Cooling Error In the Blade Enclosure, the number Check if fans in Blade Enclosure of fans installed is insufficient or the work normally. installed fan is faulty. Thus, the CPU Refer to the User’s Guide of the blade failed to power on due to Blade Enclosure to make sure that insufficient cooling power.
Page 38 Making this lamp being lit can help the maintenance work to identify the faulty device. If you press the ID switch, the lamp goes on. When the recognize command is received from management software such as NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC DianaScope Manager, the lamp blinks.
Page 39: Using Your Server
General Description 2-15 USING YOUR SERVER This section describes the basic operation of the blade server. Power-on of Blade Server There are the following two ways to turn on the power of the CPU blade. Turn on the power of the CPU blade in any of the two ways after turning on the powers of the display unit and peripherals connected to the CPU blade.
Page 40 BIOS SETUP Utility. 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. While the NEC logo appears, the CPU blade runs the self-diagnosis program (POST) to diagnose the CPU blade itself.
Page 41: Power-Off Of Blade Server
BIOS SETUP utility, such as the start-up message, while in progress. With the factory setup of the CPU blade, the NEC logo appears on the display unit (if connected) while POST is in progress. To display the POST check results, press Esc.
Page 42 2-18 General Description POST Execution Flow The following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order. IMPORTANT: Do not make unnecessary key entries or perform mouse operations while POST is in progress. Some system configurations may display the message "Press Any Key"...
Page 43 General Description 2-19 If you have set the password using the BIOS SETUP utility, the password entry screen appears upon successful completion of POST. Up to three password entries will be accepted. Three incorrect password entries disable the system to boot. In such a case, turn off the power and wait about 30 seconds before turning on to boot the CPU blade.
Page 44: Device Identification
2-20 General Description Device Identification To identify the device to be maintained among more than one device, ID lamp is used. The ID lamp is located on the CPU blade installed in the Blade Enclosure. The ID lamp allows you to identify the device subject to maintenance among more than one CPU blade installed in the Blade Enclosure.
Page 45: Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server This chapter describes how to set up the server appropriate for your system, on a step-by-step basis.
Page 46: Before Installing Cpu Blade
3-2 Setting Up Your Server BEFORE INSTALLING CPU BLADE Be sure to check the MAC addresses before installing a CPU blade in the Blade Enclosure. Check of MAC Address A MAC address indicates the address specific for the network. It is expressed by 12-digit alphanumeric starting with "003013".
Page 47: Installing The Cpu Blade
Setting Up Your Server 3-3 INSTALLING THE CPU BLADE Install the CPU blade in the dedicated Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of Blade Enclosure for how to install the CPU blade. IMPORTANT: The CPU blade is extremely sensitive to static electricity.
Page 48: Making Connections
3-4 Setting Up Your Server MAKING CONNECTIONS Connect peripheral devices to the CPU blade. IMPORTANT: Contact the maintenance engineer in your service representative if you have any requests on the system configuration including the connection to the uninterruptible power supply system or auto power controller and the time schedule operation.
Page 49 IMPORTANT: 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 50: Network
3-6 Setting Up Your Server USB Connection by K410-150(00) SUV Cable Connect the floppy disk drive, DVD-ROM drive, keyboard, and mouse according to the figure shown below. The USB hub should have the self-power specification if it is used. Use N8460-005. Display unit External floppy disk drive External DVD-ROM drive *...
Page 51: Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server This chapter describes Basic Input Output System (BIOS) configuration. When you install the blade server for the first time or install/remove optional devices, thoroughly read this chapter for better understanding and correct setups. SYSTEM BIOS ~ SETUP ~ The SETUP utility is provided to make basic hardware configuration for the CPU blade.
Page 52: Starting Setup Utility
Starting SETUP Utility Powering on the CPU blade starts POST (Power On Self-Test) and displays its check results. If the NEC logo is displayed, press Esc. After a while, the following message appears at bottom left on the screen. Press to enter SETUP Press F2 to start the SETUP utility and display its Main menu.
Page 53: Description On On-Screen Items And Key Usage
Configuring Your Server 4-3 Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage Use the following keyboard keys to work with the SETUP utility. (Key functions are also listed at the bottom of the screen.) Indicates the current menu. Indicates there are submenus.
Page 54: Configuration Examples
Select [Boot] and specify the boot order. To display POST check results Select [Advanced] – [Boot-time Diagnostic Screen] – [Enabled]. You can also press Esc while the NEC logo is on the screen to display POST check results. To use remote wake-up feature Via Modem: [Advanced] –...
Page 55 Configuring Your Server 4-5 Memory To pause the POST if the memory error is detected Select [Advanced] – [Memory/Processor Error] – [Halt]. To check the installed memory (DIMM) status Select [Advanced] – [Memory Configuration] – [DIMM Group #1 - #2 Status] and check the status indications.
Page 56 4-6 Configuring Your Server Security To set passwords on the BIOS level Select [Security] – [Set Supervisor Password] and enter a password. Set Supervisor password first, then User password. To enable/disable the POWER switch Select [Security] – [Power Switch Inhibit] – [Disabled]. Select [Security] –...
Page 57: Menu And Parameter Descriptions
Configuring Your Server 4-7 Menu and Parameter Descriptions The SETUP utility has the following six major menus: Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit To set minute functions, select a submenu from the above menus. The following describes available functions and parameters, as well as the factory-set, for each menu. Main Start the SETUP utility to display the Main menu.
Page 58 4-8 Configuring Your Server Processor Settings If you select "Processor Settings" on the Main menu, the screen shown below appears.
Page 59 Configuring Your Server 4-9 See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting Processor Retest [No] Clears the error information on the CPU. Processor Speed – Indicates the frequency of the CPU. Setting Processor 1 CPUID Numeral A numeral indicates the ID of processor 1.
Page 60 Diagnostic Screen running screen is displayed or not on Enabled booting. If this item is set to "Disabled," the "NEC" logo appears during POST. (Pressing Esc in the status causes the screen display to be switched to the POST execution screen.
Page 61 Configuring Your Server 4-11 Memory Configuration Select "Memory Configuration" on the Advanced menu to display the following screen. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting Memory Size – Indicates the total capacity of installed memory. (View only) DIMM Group #1 - Normal Indicates the current memory status.
Page 62 4-12 Configuring Your Server PCI Configuration The following screen appears if you select "PCI Configuration" on the Advanced menu. Selecting a and pressing Enter allows the appropriate submenu to appear. menu item preceded by symbol " " Option Parameter Description Your Setting Mezzanine Slot 1- [Disabled]...
Page 63 Configuring Your Server 4-13 Embedded SCSI Select "Embedded SCSI" on the PCI Configuration submenu to display the following screen. Option Parameter Description Your Setting SCSI Controller [Enabled] Indicates whether the on-board SCSI controller is enabled or disabled. Disabled Option ROM Scan [Enabled] Indicates whether the expansion of BIOS of on-board SCSI controller is...
Page 64 4-14 Configuring Your Server Embedded NIC Select "Embedded NIC" on the PCI Configuration submenu to display the following screen. Option Parameter Description Your Setting LAN Port 1 - 2 [Enabled] Indicates whether the expansion of Option ROM Scan BIOS of on-board LAN controller is Disabled enabled or disabled.
Page 65 Configuring Your Server 4-15 Peripheral Configuration Select "Peripheral Configuration" on the Advanced menu to display the following screen. See the table below for the items. IMPORTANT: Make sure to avoid any conflict in the interrupt requests or the base I/O addresses. If an assigned value is already used by another resource, it appears in yellow.
Page 66 4-16 Configuring Your Server Advanced Chipset Control The following screen appears if you select "Advanced Chipset Control" on the Advanced menu. and pressing Enter allows the appropriate submenu Selecting a menu item preceded by symbol " " to appear. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description...
Page 67 Configuring Your Server 4-17 Security Move the cursor onto "Security" to display the Security menu. These items are displayed only when User Password has been set.
Page 68 4-18 Configuring Your Server Select "Set Supervisor Password" or "Set User Password" and press Enter to display the following pop-up screen. Note that User password setup is not available before Supervisor password setup. The screen below shows when "Set Supervisor Password" is selected. Set a password on this pop-up screen.
Page 69 Configuring Your Server 4-19 See the table below for items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting Set User Up to 7 Press Enter to display the user password Password alphanumeric entry screen. With a user password, characters accessible SETUP menus are restricted. This option is available only if the Supervisor Password is specified.
Page 70 4-20 Configuring Your Server Server The Server menu appears if you move the cursor to "Server." The items which can be set on the Server menu and their functions are described below. For the setting, first select "System Management", "Console Redirection", or "Event Log Configuration" and press Enter to display the proper submenu.
Page 71 10 minutes disabled and the timer value on 15 minutes booting. 20 minutes To use this feature, install NEC 25 minutes ESMPRO Agent. Do not use this 30 minutes feature if the system is booted 35 minutes...
Page 72 4-22 Configuring Your Server System Management The following screen appears if you select "System Management" on the Server menu and press Enter. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting BIOS Revision – Indicates the version of BIOS. (View only) Board Part Number –...
Page 73 Configuring Your Server 4-23 Console Redirection The following screen appears if you select "Console Redirection" on the Server menu and press Enter. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting BIOS Redirection [Disabled] Specify the serial port to which a Port hardware console is connected.
Page 74 4-24 Configuring Your Server Event Log Configuration The following screen appears if you select "Event Log Configuration" on the Server menu and press Enter. See the table below for the items. Option Parameter Description Your Setting Press Enter to clear the system event Clear All Event –...
Page 75 Configuring Your Server 4-25 Boot Move the cursor onto "Boot" to display the Boot menu. The CPU blade searches for devices in the order set in this menu on booting. Finding the boot software, the CPU blade starts the software. The priority of the boot devices can be changed by using the ↑, ↓, +, and - keys.
Page 76 4-26 Configuring Your Server Exit Move the cursor onto "Exit" to display the Exit menu. The following describes each option on the Exit menu: Exit Saving Changes Select this item to terminate SETUP after saving the newly selected information in CMOS (non- volatile memory).
Page 77 Configuring Your Server 4-27 Load Setup Defaults Select this item to return all the values of SETUP to the default values. Selecting "Load Setup Defaults" causes the confirmation screen to appear. Select "Yes" to return the values to the default values. Select "No" to go back to the Exit menu screen.
Page 78: Raid Configuration
4-28 Configuring Your Server RAID CONFIGURATION This section describes how to configure the internal hard disk drives as the disk array drive by using the onboard RAID controller (LSI Logic Embedded MegaRAID). Refer to the manual of the optional disk array controller for how to configure the hard disk drives by using the optional disk array controller.
Page 79: Installing The Hard Disk Drives
"LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility". NOTE: The LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility cannot be used on remote console feature of NEC Dianascope. Running the Utility When the following screen appears after you have powered on the CPU blade, press Esc.
Page 80 4-30 Configuring Your Server Check the description as shown below on the POST screen, then press Ctrl + M. LSI Logic SoftwareRAID BIOS Version xxxxxx LSI Logic MPT RAID Found at PCI Bas No:xx Dev No:xx Scaning for Port 00 Responding xxxxxxxx xxxxMB Standard FW xxx DRAM=128MB(SDRAM) xx Logical drive(s) Configured Press ...
Page 81: Menu Tree
Configuring Your Server 4-31 Menu Tree Setting list +: Selection/execution parameter : Setting parameter. •: Information display >: Can be set (modified) after creation of logical drive Menu Description +Configure Performs Configuration settings +Easy Configuration Set configuration (Using fixed value) +New Configuration Set new configuration +View/Add Configuration...
Page 82: Operating Procedures For Setup Utility
4-32 Configuring Your Server Operating Procedures for Setup Utility Creating/Adding Configuration Run LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility Set new configuration information (pack/logical drive settings) Check the logical drive settings Initialize logical drive Perform Consistency Check Exit LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility Run LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility.
Page 83 Configuring Your Server 4-33 When a confirmation message (Proceed?) is displayed, select [Yes.] The SCAN DEVICE starts (scanning information is displayed at the bottom of the screen). Upon completion of SCAN DEVICE, the [New Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU] screen appears. Move the cursor onto the hard disk drive to be packed and then press Space to select the hard disk drive.
Page 84 4-34 Configuring Your Server Press F10 to create logical drive. The [Logical Drives Configure] screen appears. (The figure below shows an example of RAID1 configured with two hard disk drives.) Select "RAID", "Size", "DWC", "RA", or "Span" by using cursor keys. Then press Enter to fix the selection and set each value.
Page 85 Configuring Your Server 4-35 When all settings are completed, select "Accept" and then press Enter to create logical drive. The created logical drive is displayed in the [Logical Drive Configured] screen. After creating logical drive, press Esc to exit from the menu. Go back to the [Save Configuration?] screen and then select "Yes"...
Page 86 4-36 Configuring Your Server Manual Rebuild Replace hard disk drive Run LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility Execute rebuilding Exit LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility Replace a hard disk drive and turn on the CPU blade. Run LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility. Select [Rebuild] from the TOP menu.
Page 87 Configuring Your Server 4-37 Check Consistency Run LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility Execute Check Consistency Exit LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility Run LSI Logic Software RAID Setup Utility. Select [Check Consistency] from the TOP menu. The [Logical Drives] screen appears. Move the cursor onto the logical drive to be checked, and press Space to select it.
Page 88 4-38 Configuring Your Server Others Clear Configuration Clears configuration information. Select [Configure] → [Clear Configuration] from the TOP menu. Executing [Clear Configuration] clears all configuration information on the disk array controller and hard disk drives. The configuration information on all channels of the disk array controller is also cleared.
Page 89: Chapter 5 Installing The Operating System With Express Setup
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup This section describes information on using Express Setup to install and configure the following operating systems to server. Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition / Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition To use the server with the other operating systems described in this section, contact your service representative.
Page 90: About Express Setup
Storage Device" that ships with optional boards, a parameters file is mandatory. You can create a parameters file in advance using "Configuration Diskette Creator" included in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. "Configuration Diskette Creator" has a function of "Mass installation". You can replicate configuration files and modify a replicated file by using this function, depending on individual server system (see Chapter 6).
Page 91: Installation Notice
Confirm if the BIOS settings are correct before installing the Windows Server 2003. See Chapter 4 to confirm the settings. NEC ESMPRO Agent NEC ESMPRO Agent requires to install the necras.sys driver on your Windows system. If you install the Windows without using the Express Setup, run the "Update Express5800 system" in Master Control Menu.
Page 92 5-4 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Supported Mass Storage Controllers The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system supports the following mass storage controllers for installation. NOTE: If you want to install the other boards by using a driver floppy disk ("OEM-FD for Mass storage device"), except ones listed below,...
Page 93 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-5 Windows Server 2003 Express Setup can install the Windows Server 2003. Confirm below notes before installing the Windows. IMPORTANT: Complete all the process of hardware settings (BIOS and optional board settings) before starting the installation. See "Setup for Solving Problems"...
Page 94 5-6 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Creating Partition Size The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 R2) Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size * 1.5...
Page 95 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-7 Re-installing to the hard disk drive which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk You cannot re-install Windows Server 2003 with the current partition of the hard disk drive upgraded to Dynamic Disk kept remained. If you want to keep the current partition remained, see Appendix B to re-install the system.
Page 96: Installation Flow
Create New File No Floppy Disk Confirm the specification and input the value In case [Skip] is selected Remove the Floppy Disk and CD-ROM Copying NEC Modules from the Drive ↓ Copying Selected Application Modules Insert Windows CD-ROM Agree Software License Agreement Install OS Automatically ↓...
Page 97: Installing The Windows Server 2003
"Reinstalling the operation system when multiple logical drives exist" (Appendix B). Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive of the server. Press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. The system boots from the CD-ROM and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER starts.
Page 98 5-10 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup The message, "Do you want to use the parameters file in order to set up the Express server or workstation?", appears. If you want to use the parameters file, click [Yes]. If not, click [No]. "NOTE"...
Page 99 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-11 Select the installing Operating system. Select "Windows" from the menu. Next, [Basic Information] wizard appears. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. After that, click [Next], [Back], or [Help] on the screen to continue. Modify the parameters each time if necessary.
Page 100 NOTE: You can use this function only when the floppy disk drive is attached to the system. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive according to the message. If you proceed the setup by using setup parameter file, remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.
Page 101: Installing And Setting Device Drivers
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. The [Windows Explorer] dialog starts. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu and click [Windows Explorer].
Page 102: Network Driver
5-14 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. [When PROSet is not installed] The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears.
Page 103: Optional Network Board Driver
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-15 Optional Network Board Driver If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8403-017/020), install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. "DVD-ROM Drive Letter:\WINNT\DOTNET\NS41S\PRO1000\WS03XP2K" If the procedure of installation is not clear, refer to the installation procedure described in the section "Installation of the Optional Network Board Driver".
Page 104: Adapter Fault Tolerance (Aft)/Adaptive Load Balancing (Alb)
5-16 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter.
Page 105: Graphics Accelerator Driver
The graphics accelerator driver will be automatically installed by Express Setup or system update. Fibre Channel Controller Driver (N8403-018) If you utilize Fibre Channel controller driver (N8403-018), update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system. The Fibre Channel controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 106: Available Switch Options For Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini File
5-18 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Available switch options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini file Many different switches will be available if you edit Boot.ini file. For the available switch options, refer to the following information: Microsoft Knowledge Base - Article ID: 833721 "Available switch options for the Windows XP and the Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini files"...
Page 107: Setting For Solving Problems
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-19 SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Setup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible when it should occur. Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server.
Page 108 5-20 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information is recommended. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so that specify "Kernel Memory Dump"...
Page 109 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-21 Specify "Complete memory dump" and modify [Dump file:] in the [Write debugging information] group box. e.g. Write the debug information in D drive write the file name "MEMORY.DMP". D:\MEMORY.DMP Click [Settings] on the [Performance] group box. The [Performance Options] window appears.
Page 110: Windows Dr. Watson
5-22 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Windows Dr. Watson Windows Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any application error is detected, Dr. Watson diagnoses the server and logs diagnostic information (log). Follow the procedure below and specify Dr.
Page 111: Network Monitor
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-23 Network Monitor Utilizing Network Monitor helps you to investigate and manage with network trouble. To utilize Network Monitor, you need to restart the system after the installation has completed, so we recommend to install Network Monitor before any network trouble may occur. Point to [Settings] from Start menu and click [Control Panel].
Page 112: Installing Maintenance Utilities
5-24 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup INSTALLING MAINTENANCE UTILITIES Various maintenance utilities are contained in your NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. See Chapter 6 for installing the utilities to your server or management workstations.
Page 113: Updating The System
Log on to the system with the account that has administrative authority (e.g. Supervisor) and insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive of the server. [Setup] in [Master Control Menu] screen appears, so left-click the item. Click [Update the System] from the menu and the setup will start.
Page 114: Installing With The Oem-Fd For Mass Storage Device
If you would like to install or re-install the OS when the system has new mass storage device not to be supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, you have to set as follows. Read the manual supplied with the mass storage device before setting the server.
Page 115 Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities This section describes how to use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM that comes with your server and to install the utilities stored on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 116 6-2 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is an automated software integration tool to help simplify the process of installing and configuring your server. Shipped with all NEC servers, the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM provides a flexible, guided installation process for system administrators to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or other operating systems (contact your service representative for the server certified operating systems).
Page 117: Chapter 6 Installing And Using Utilities
Installing and Using Utilities 6-3 DOS-based with remote console Used to set up the server from the management workstation by accessing the server over the network or via COM B (serial) port. NOTE: No keyboard connected to the CPU blade is permitted to run this program.
Page 118: Nec Expressbuilder
6-4 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-Based with Local Console This subsection describes the procedures for using NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with local console. Starting NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The following procedure instructs you to start NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD- ROM while NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is running.
Page 119 Installing and Using Utilities 6-5 Tools "Tools" is also intended for initial setup of the server. It provides more installation options than Express Setup and permits the user to quickly create utility support disks, run the Off-line Maintenance Utility and system diagnostic utility, and update the various BIOS programs. Tools Menu RAID Board: Present Total Drives: 1...
Page 120 BIOS/FW/etc. Update This menu allows you to update the software module such as BIOS and firmware of the server by using the update disk (3.5-inch floppy disk) that is distributed from NEC customer service representative. After rebooting the system, an update program is started automatically from the floppy disk, and the various BIOS and firmware programs are updated.
Page 121: Nec Expressbuilder For Dos-Based With Remote Console
Installing and Using Utilities 6-7 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console This subsection describes the procedures for using NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with remote console. NEC EXPRESSBUILDER contains the remote console feature that allows the system administrator to set up the server from the management workstation (management PC) via the network or the server's COM B (serial) port.
Page 122: Starting
Running NEC EXPRESSBUILDER from the management PC via LAN Running NEC EXPRESSBUILDER from the management PC via direct connection (COM B) For the procedure for starting NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console, refer to "NEC DianaScope Online Document". IMPORTANT: Do not change the boot device order in BOOT menu in BIOS SETUP.
Page 123 Tools When you select the [Tools] on the Main Menu, the following screen appears. The menu items available only in remote console operation among those described in section "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Local Console" are displayed. See the previous subsection for detailed explanation of menu items.
Page 124: Nec Expressbuilder For Windows-Based (Master Control Menu)
Some documents are written in the PDF file format. Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print these documents. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. Master Control Menu appears on the screen automatically. If the Autorun function is invalid in your system, run the \MC\1ST.EXE (or 1ST_X64.EXE: when using the x64 Edition) file in the CD-ROM directly.
Page 125: Configuration Diskette Creator
Also, you can install the system with the same specification as before when re-installing the system. We recommend you to create [Configuration Diskette] to setup the servers from NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. IMPORTANT: You can not create [Configuration Diskette] for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions.
Page 126 6-12 Installing and Using Utilities Click [Configuration Diskette Creator]. Configuration Diskette Creator window is displayed. Click [Create New Information files] from the [File] menu. The [Disk Environment] dialog box will be displayed. Specify each item and click [OK]. The dialog boxes to specify setup information will be displayed in order, such as [Basic Information] dialog box.
Page 127 Installing and Using Utilities 6-13 Follow the message to specify each item on the dialog box and click [Next]. NOTE: If you click on [Cancel], all the input value will be deleted. When completing the specification of setup information, the [Save Setup Information] dialog box will appear.
Page 128 6-14 Installing and Using Utilities Installing Optional Mass Storage Driver To install optional Mass Storage Driver that is supported by the Express Setup, follow the procedure below to create [Configuration Diskette]. Display Configuration Diskette Creator window. From the [File] menu, click [Create new information files]. [Disk Environment] dialog box will be displayed.
Page 129: Nec Esmpro
LAN traffic. Usage threshold values can help the system administrator monitor and prevent server overloads. Supplement Note the following in addition to the NOTE that has been described in the online document for NEC ESMPRO. About the Monitoring of Chassis Sensors The fan and the power supply installed in Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE) are monitored by the EM card.
Page 130: Nec Dianascope
6-16 Installing and Using Utilities NEC DianaScope The NEC DianaScope is software for the remote management of this server. See the online documents for details on the functions and installation of the NEC DianaScope. NOTE: To manage this product using NEC DianaScope, a server license is needed.
Page 131: Chapter 7 Maintenance
CPU blade. MAKING BACKUP COPIES NEC recommends you make backup copies of your valuable data stored in hard disk drives of the CPU blade on a regular basis. For backup storage devices suitable for the CPU blade and backup tools, consult with your service representative.
Page 132: System Diagnostics
7-2 Maintenance SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the CPU blade. Select [Tools] - [System Diagnostics] in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to diagnose the CPU blade. Test Items The following items are tested in system diagnostics. Memory CPU cache memory...
Page 133 The step which the step which local console of the CPU blade is used for, and remote console are used for is different. Refer to "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" of Chapter 6 "Installing and Using Utilities", to start the CPU blade properly. The following menu is displayed on the screen, when starting the CPU blade from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 134 7-4 Maintenance Select [System Diagnostics]. The System Diagnostics starts and will be completed in approximately three minutes. When the diagnostics is completed, the screen of the display changes as shown below: Diagnosis tool title Test windows title Test result Test window Guide line Diagnosis tool title: Shows the name and version of the diagnostic tool.
Page 135 Reboots the CPU blade. Select in the [Enduser Menu] above. The CPU blade restarts and the system is started from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Exit the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, and remove the CD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive. Power off the CPU blade.
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Page 137: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting If your CPU blade does not operate as expected, read this chapter before assuming a failure. NOTE: For provision against an unexpected failure, it is recommended to install the Off-line maintenance utility, NEC ESMPRO, to your computer.
Page 138: System Viewers
Monitor the occurrence of fault by NEC ESMPRO during the system operation. Especially take note on whether any alert is reported to NEC ESMPRO Manager. Check whether any alert is reported on Operation Window, Data Viewer, or Alert Viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Page 139: Error Messages
Troubleshooting 8-3 ERROR MESSAGES If an error occurs in the CPU blade, an error message appears on the display unit connected to the CPU blade. POST Error Messages Powering on the CPU blade automatically starts the self-diagnostic program, POST (Power On Self- Test).
Page 140 8-4 Troubleshooting On-screen error message Action 0B70 The error occurred during temperature sensor Contact your service representative. reading 0B71 System Temperature out of the range The fan may be faulty, or dusts are clogged in fan. Contact your service representative for maintenance.
Page 141 Troubleshooting 8-5 On-screen error message Action 0B96 BMC SDR Repository failure. Power off and reboot the CPU blade. If the error persists, contact your service 0B97 BMC SEL device failure. representative. 0B98 BMC RAM test error 0B99 BMC Fatal hardware error. 0B9A Management controller not responding 0B9B Private I2C bus not responding.
Page 142: Lamps
8-6 Troubleshooting LAMPS The CPU blade includes lamps to indicate the CPU blade states by a variety of colors and display patterns on the front panel, hard disk drive, and power supply. See "Indications of STATUS lamp, their meanings and actions against the indications" in Chapter 2 for details.
Page 143: Solving Problems
Troubleshooting 8-7 SOLVING PROBLEMS When the CPU blade fails to operate as expected, see the following to find out your problem and follow the instruction given before asking for repair. If the CPU blade still fails to operate successfully after solving your problem, take a note on the on- screen message and contact your service representative.
Page 144 8-8 Troubleshooting Did you turn on the power of Blade Enclosure within 30 seconds after AC power is supplied to each power unit? → Initialization of BMC takes about 30 seconds after AC power is supplied to the CPU blade. After making sure that the AC power is supplied to the CPU blade (the POWER lamp lit amber), wait for about 30 seconds or longer, then turn on the power of Blade Enclosure by using the POWER switch.
Page 145 BIOS start message appears. Are memory and PCI devices available for CPU blades installed? → NEC cannot secure the operation of any device other than those approved by NEC. "System Configuration Data Read Error" appears and POST pauses: Did you perform any of the following operation? –...
Page 146 8-10 Troubleshooting Fail to access to internal or external devices (or such devices fail to operate): Are cables properly connected? → Make sure that the interface cables and power cord are properly connected. Also make sure that the cables are connected in the correct order. Is the power-on order correct? →...
Page 147 Is the hard disk drive applicable to the CPU blade? → Operation of any device that is not authorized by NEC is not guaranteed. Is the hard disk drive properly installed? → Securely insert the drive carrier into the Blade Enclosure and lock it with the lever.
Page 148 8-12 Troubleshooting Fail to start the OS: Is the BIOS configuration correct? → Run the BIOS SETUP utility to change the boot order (see Chapter 4). Is a floppy disk in the floppy disk drive? → Take out the floppy disk and restart the CPU blade. Is the OS broken? →...
Page 149: Problems With Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions
Troubleshooting 8-13 Problems with Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions There are some cases that an event log is registered as follows when you install Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Source: DCOM Category: Error Event ID: 10016 Description: The application-specific permission settings do not grant Local Activation permission for the COM server application with CLSID {555F3418-D99E- 4E51-800A-6E89CFD8B1D7} to the user{NT AUTHORITY\LOCAL SERVICE} SID {S-1-5-19}.
Page 150: Problems With Windows Server 2003 R2
→ If you use "Hardware Management" which is provided by Windows Server 2003 R2, above-shown event log will be registered. For more details, refer to "Enabling Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Hardware Management" on the following site. [NEC Express5800 Web Site] http://www.nec.co.jp/express/download/W2K3_R2...
Page 151: Problems With Windows Server 2003
Troubleshooting 8-15 Problems with Windows Server 2003 Cannot install the operating system correctly. Did you confirm the notes on installing the operating system? → See Chapter 5. The system displays the message below and fails to log in: → In Windows Server 2003, the following message will be displayed if you use the operating system without executing the license authentication.
Page 152: Problems With Nec Expressbuilder
Did you set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the CPU blade? → If you do not set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the CPU blade, an error message will appear or the OS will boot.
Page 153: Problems With Express Setup
TCP/IP [DHCP Specified] Service : Select sharing Microsoft network files and printer. Client : Microsoft network client. Component : SNMP Application : NEC ESMPRO Agent RAID utility such as MegaRAID Storage Manager and so on (if the RAID controller is detected)
Page 154 8-18 Troubleshooting [OK] does not appear on [Role of Computer] screen. → The [OK] does not appear if the Setup File that has already been created is loaded. → [OK] appears only when you first entered the [Role of Computer] screen. Once you go to the next screen from [Role of Computer], the [OK] will not appear even if you click [Back] to go back to the [Role of Computer] screen.
Page 155: Problems With Master Control Menu
Troubleshooting 8-19 When more than two Network adapter are specified, the detailed specification of TCP/IP protocol are all set to use DHCP. → When more than two Network adapter are specified, the detailed specification of the protocol may all be set by default value. Re-specify the details from Control Panel. Not more than two Network adapter is connected, but the detailed specification of the protocol are all set by default.(e.g.
Page 156: Problems With Configuration Diskette Creator
DHCP setting, and then set TCP/IP again through Control Panel. Problem with Disk Array Configuration Refer to the manuals in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM for any trouble occurred on disk array in this system.
Page 157: Collecting Event Log
Troubleshooting 8-21 COLLECTING EVENT LOG This section describes on how to collect the log of various events that occurred on the CPU blade. IMPORTANT: If STOP error, system error, or stall occurred, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. Restarting the system due to an error may display a message indicating insufficient virtual memory.
Page 158: Collecting Configuration Information
8-22 Troubleshooting COLLECTING CONFIGURATION INFORMATION This section describes on how to collect the information on hardware configuration and internal specification. In order to collect information, "Diagnostic Program" is used. IMPORTANT: If STOP error, system error, or stall occurred, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. Point to [Settings] in Start menu, and click [Control Panel].
Page 159: Memory Dump
Troubleshooting 8-23 MEMORY DUMP If an error occurs, the dump file should be saved to acquire necessary information. If you saved the dump to DAT, write down that it is saved as "NTBackup" or "ARCServe" on the label. You can specify the location to save the diagnostic information as you like. For more information, see Chapter 5 for detail.
Page 160: Recovery For Windows System
8-24 Troubleshooting RECOVERY FOR Windows SYSTEM If any file necessary for running the OS is damaged, use the following procedures to recover the system. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the keyboard, display unit, DVD-ROM drive, and floppy disk drive are connected to the CPU blade. After recovering the system, see "Updating the System"...
Page 161: Off-Line Maintenance Utility
Troubleshooting 8-25 OFF-LINE MAINTENANCE UTILITY The Off-line Maintenance Utility is an OS-independent maintenance program. When you are unable to start the OS-dependent NEC ESMPRO to troubleshoot a problem, the Off-line Maintenance Utility can be used. IMPORTANT: The Off-line Maintenance Utility is intended for use of your service representative.
Page 162: Features Of Off-Line Maintenance Utility
8-26 Troubleshooting Features of Off-line Maintenance Utility The Off-line Maintenance Utility provides the following features. IMPORTANT: See the on-line help for details of the Off-line Maintenance Utility. For further information, ask your service representative. IPMI Information Viewer Provides the functions to view the system event log (SEL), sensor data record (SDR), and field replaceable unit (FRU) and to make a backup copy of them.
Page 163: Resetting The Cpu Blade
Troubleshooting 8-27 RESETTING THE CPU BLADE This section describes how to reset the CPU blade when the CPU blade halts or when you want to restore the factory-set BIOS configuration. IMPORTANT: Resetting the CPU blade clears the DIMM memory and the data in process. To reset the CPU blade when it is not frozen, make sure that no processing is in progress.
Page 164: Forced Shutdown
8-28 Troubleshooting FORCED SHUTDOWN Use this function when an OS command does not shut down the CPU blade, the POWER switch does not turn off the CPU blade, or resetting does not work. Press and hold the POWER switch on the CPU blade for at least four seconds. The power is forcibly turned off.
Page 165: Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server
IMPORTANT: Optional devices described in this chapter may be installed or removed by any user. However, NEC does not assume any liability for damage to optional devices or the server or malfunctions of the server resulted from installation by the user. NEC recommends you ask your service representative for install or removing any optional devices.
Page 166: Safety Notes
9-2 Upgrading Your Server SAFETY NOTES Observe the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely and properly. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-2 to 1-5 for details.
Page 167: Anti-Static Measures
Upgrading Your Server 9-3 ANTI-STATIC MEASURES The CPU blade contains electronic components sensitive to static electricity. Avoid failures caused by static electricity when installing or removing any optional devices. Wear a wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove). Wear a wrist strap on your wrist. If no wrist strap is available, touch an unpainted metal part of the cabinet before touching a component to discharge static electricity from your body.
Page 168: Preparation For Installation
9-4 Upgrading Your Server PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION To install or remove an optional device or hard disk drive installed in the CPU blade, you should first remove the CPU blade from the Blade Enclosure. IMPORTANT: Remove the target CPU blade only. Do not remove any other blank cover or CPU blade from another slot.
Page 169: Installation/Removal Procedure
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.
Page 170 9-6 Upgrading Your Server NOTE: If the different revision of the processor is installed in the multiprocessor system, Windows logs the following information every startup. If this message is logged, it is no problem for operation.
Page 171 Upgrading Your Server 9-7 Installation Install the CPU in the following procedure. 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. Refer to the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure.
Page 172 9-8 Upgrading Your Server Confirm the position of the CPU socket. Remove the dummy heat sink and CPU cover from the socket. IMPORTANT: Keep the removed CPU cover for future use. Lift the socket lever. IMPORTANT: Open the lever until it cannot be moved any more. The lever can be opened by 120 degrees or larger.
Page 173 Upgrading Your Server 9-9 Put the CPU on the socket carefully and slowly. NOTE: Note the direction of the CPU. To prevent the CPU from being inserted into the mating socket incorrectly, a pin mark is put on each of the CPU and the socket.
Page 174 If the "Computer" driver is set to "ACPI uni-processor PC" or "ACPI single-processor PC," change it to "ACPI multi-processor PC," reboot the system according to the message, and run NEC EXPRESSBUILDER under the Windows operating system to update the system.
Page 175 Upgrading Your Server 9-11 Removal To remove the CPU, provide the preparation of the removal following steps 1 to 6 in the installation procedure and perform steps 7 to 15 in the reverse order. To remove the heat sink, slide it a little on the level and remove it.
Page 176: Dimm
DIMM on a desk directly. See "Static Precautions" for details of the static electricity. 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 177 Upgrading Your Server 9-13 Adding Order and Precautions DIMMs must be populated in pairs. Two DIMMs must be the same capacity and same speed. (Check the labels on the DIMM board.) Install the first pair into slots #1 and #2, then the second pair in slots #3 and #4. Installation Install the DIMM on the CPU blade depending on the following procedure: After the shutdown processing for the CPU blade to be removed, turn off the power of the...
Page 178 9-14 Upgrading Your Server Firmly hold the cover, move it slightly toward the rear of the blade, then lift the cover to remove it from the CPU blade. IMPORTANT: Handle the cover carefully so as not to make it contact with any electronic devices on the CPU blade.
Page 179 Upgrading Your Server 9-15 Firmly hold the front cover, lift it straight to remove it from the CPU blade. Open the levers at both ends of the DIMM socket. Push the DIMM into the socket straight. Key slot...
Page 180 9-16 Upgrading Your Server IMPORTANT: Use extreme care when installing a DIMM. Applying too much pressure can damage the socket. Keyed DIMMs insert only one way. NOTE: Make sure of the orientation of the DIMM. The connecting side of the DIMM has a cut-out to prevent an incorrect insertion. If the DIMM is inserted into the DIMM socket, the lever is automatically closed.
Page 181 NOTE: To remove the defected DIMM, check the error message appearing in POST or NEC ESMPRO to confirm the CPU blade on which the detected DIMM is installed. After providing the shutdown processing for the CPU blade to be removed, turn off the power of the CPU blade.
Page 182: Mezzanine Card
9-18 Upgrading Your Server Mezzanine Card The CPU blade can contain two mezzanine cards for blade which allows a network extension or a file device feature extension. To install a mezzanine card, use the mezzanine card slot installed on the CPU blade. The mezzanine card slot is factory-installed on the CPU blade. IMPORTANT: The mezzanine card is extremely sensitive to static electricity.
Page 183 Upgrading Your Server 9-19 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 184 9-20 Upgrading Your Server Remove the two screws fixing the rear cover. Firmly hold the cover, move it slightly toward the rear of the blade, then lift the cover to remove it from the CPU blade. IMPORTANT: Handle the cover carefully so as not to make it contact with any electronic devices on the CPU blade.
Page 185 Upgrading Your Server 9-21 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 I Type II IMPORTANT: Do not make your body contact with the terminals on the board.
Page 186 9-22 Upgrading Your Server Removal To remove the board, follow the procedure below: Shutdown the CPU blade to be removed and turn off the power of the CPU blade. Take the CPU blade out from the Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure. Put the CPU blade on an anti-static sheet with little dust.
Page 187: Hard Disk Drive
For static notes, see the section "Anti-static Measures" described earlier. 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 188 9-24 Upgrading Your Server Installation or Removal of Hard Disk Drive Install the hard disk drive in the following procedure. Install the first hard disk drive in slot 0 (left), then the second hard disk drive in slot 1 (right). Remove a tray that does not contain hard disk drive.
Page 189 Upgrading Your Server 9-25 Hold the hard disk drive so that the BP connector faces the CPU blade and the lever on the front of the drive carrier faces the top. Insert the end of the drive carrier into the hard disk drive slot slowly and carefully. Insert the drive carrier until it hits the slot end, and lift the lever.
Page 190 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 191 Upgrading Your Server 9-27 START Is the hard disk drive configured as RAID1 with SW RAID? Hot-swap the hard disk drive, and rebuild the disk. Is mirror volume used? Does system partition exist in hard disk drive to be replaced? Does system partition exist in hard disk drive to be replaced? Is the source disk for...
Page 192 [Computer Management] from the [Start] menu. The installed disk has a different format. Right-click on the installed disk and select [Import disk of different format]. If NEC ESMPRO Agent is used, reset the hard disk drive (see "Reset of Hard Disk Drive").
Page 193 [Computer Management] from the [Start] menu. Select [Add mirror] from the menu appearing by right-clicking on the volume to which the mirror is desired to be added. If NEC ESMPRO Agent is used, reset the hard disk drive (see "Reset of Hard Disk Drive").
Page 194 Reset of Hard Disk Drive Reset the management information on the replaced hard disk drive in the following procedure. Select [Settings] – [Control Panel] – [NEC ESMPRO Agent] from the [Start] menu. [NEC ESMPRO Agent Ver.XXX Properties] is started. Click on the [General] tab in [NEC ESMPRO Agent Ver.XXX Properties].
Page 195: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications NEC Express5800/120Bb-6 Item N8400-029F N8400-030F N8400-031F Type Dual-core Intel Dual-core Intel Dual-core Intel    Xeon processor Xeon processor Xeon processor    5160 5110 5130 Clock 3.0GHz 1.6GHz 2.0GHz 1333MHz 1066MHz 1333MHz 2nd Cache...
Page 196 A-2 Specifications NEC Express5800/120Bb-6 Item N8400-032F N8400-033F N8400-037F Type Dual-core Intel Quad-core Intel Quad-core Intel    Xeon processor Xeon processor Xeon processor    5148 X5355 E5345 Clock 2.33GHz 2.66GHz 2.33GHz 1333MHz 2nd Cache 2x2MB 2x4MB Standard...
Page 197 Specifications A-3 NEC Express5800/120Bb-6 Item N8400-050F N8400-051F N8400-052F N8400-053F Type Dual-core Dual-core Dual-core Dual-core Intel Xeon Intel Xeon Intel Xeon Intel Xeon         processor processor processor processor 5160 5110 5130 5148 Clock 3.0GHz 1.6GHz...
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Page 199: Appendix B Installing The Operating System
Conduct key entries while the access lamp on the USB floppy disk drive is off (or the floppy disk is not accessed). System update If the system configuration is modified, always provide the system update by using NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM shipped with the system. See Chapter 6 for details.
Page 200 B-2 Installing the Operating System Re-installation to dynamic disk In the re-installation to the hard disk drive upgraded to a dynamic disk, one or more partitions other than the partition in which OS is to be installed may exist and you may desire to leave the partitions. If so, note the followings.
Page 201 Installing the Operating System B-3 Creating Partition Size When the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions: The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 4100MB Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size * 1.5...
Page 202 B-4 Installing the Operating System When the system is Windows Server 2003: The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 R2) Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size * 1.5...
Page 203 Before starting the job, prepare the following items including disks and manuals: DVD-ROM drive Floppy disk drive NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (CD-ROM) For Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Editions – Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition DISC 1 (CD-ROM) Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition DISC 2 (CD-ROM) –...
Page 204 Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. Insert Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive and press Enter. A list of the drivers for SCSI device is displayed.
Page 205 Installing the Operating System B-7 When the following message is shown, press Enter to start "Welcome to Setup". When the installation of Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition has finished, the system reboots automatically. The [Windows Setup] screen will be displayed after logged on to the system. IMPORTANT: In this case, the [Windows Setup] screen may not be displayed.
Page 206 Follow these steps to install and configure the device drivers. Installing Fibre Channel Controller Driver (N8403-018) If you utilize Fibre Channel controller driver (N8403-018), update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system. The Fibre Channel controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 207 Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. Insert Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive and press Enter. A list of the drivers for SCSI device is displayed. Select the [LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit)] and press Enter.
Page 208 B-10 Installing the Operating System If the optional board is installed, select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – LSI MegaRAID Software RAID (Windows XP/2003) (When onboard LSI Logic Embedded MegaRAID(TM) controller is used.) – Emulex LPX000 PCI Fibre Channel HBA (When Fibre Channel controller (N8403-018) is used.) –...
Page 209 Follow these steps to install and configure the device drivers. Installing Fibre Channel Controller Driver (N8403-018) If you utilize Fibre Channel controller driver (N8403-018), update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system. The Fibre Channel controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 210: Remote Desktop For Management
B-12 Installing the Operating System REMOTE DESKTOP FOR MANAGEMENT This section describes the necessary setting of the Remote Desktop for Management to use Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions or Windows Server 2003. IMPORTANT: The license for Sever Client Access with fee is not needed to use the Remote Desktop for Management.
Page 211: Setup Of Device Driver (Normally Installed In Server
Installing the Operating System B-13 SETUP OF DEVICE DRIVER (NORMALLY INSTALLED IN SERVER) For the installation and setup of each optional device driver, refer to the documentation shipped with the option. Network Driver The two network drivers of standard equipment are automatically installed. However, the transfer rate and duplex mode of each network driver must be set.
Page 212 B-14 Installing the Operating System When the system is Windows Server 2003 [When PROSet is not installed] The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu 1. Click Start menu, Click [Control Panel], Click [Network Connections], and Click [Local Area Connection].
Page 213: Proset
Install PROSet in the following procedure. When the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. The [Windows Explorer] dialog starts. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu and click [Windows Explorer].
Page 214 B-16 Installing the Operating System When the system is Windows Server 2003 Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. The [Windows Explorer] dialog starts. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu and click [Windows Explorer].
Page 215: Graphics Accelerator
Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive, follow the direction on the screen and restart the system. Fibre Channel Controller Driver If you utilize Fibre Channel Controller (N8403-018), update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system. The Fibre Channel Controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 216: Optional Network Board Driver
B-18 Installing the Operating System Optional Network Board Driver If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8403-017/020), install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. In case of utilizing (N8403-017/020) for Windows Server 2003 "DVD-ROM Drive Letter:\WINNT\DOTNET\NS41S\PRO1000\WS03XP2K" In case of utilizing (N8403-017/020) for Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions "DVD-ROM Drive Letter:\WINNT\W2K3AMD\NS41S\PRO1000\WS3XPX64"...
Page 217: Setup Of Adapter Fault Tolerance (Aft)/Adaptive Load Balancing (Alb
Installing the Operating System B-19 Setup of Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter. With this feature, when the working adapter gets any problem, the process on it is automatically transferred to the other adapter in the group.
Page 218 B-20 Installing the Operating System When the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Open the Network Adapter Property from the Device Manager. Select the teaming tab, check "Team with other adapters" and click [New Team]. Enter a name of the team and click [Next]. Check adapters to be included in the team and click [Next].
Page 219 Installing the Operating System B-21 When the system is Windows Server 2003 Open the Network Adapter Property from the Device Manager. Select the teaming tab, check "Team with other adapters" and click [New Team]. Enter a name of the team and click [Next]. Check adapters to be included in the team and click [Next].
Page 220: Re-Installation Of The Network Driver
B-22 Installing the Operating System RE-INSTALLATION OF THE NETWORK DRIVER When the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions After installing OS and deleting the network drivers, if you want to re-install the network drivers, follow the procedure below. Restart OS and logon to your system. [Upgrade Device Driver Wizard] dialog box appears.
Page 221 Installing the Operating System B-23 When the system is Windows Server 2003 After installing OS and deleting the network drivers, if you want to re-install the network drivers, follow the procedure below. Restart OS and logon to your system. [Upgrade Device Driver Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Next].
Page 222: Setting For Solving Problems
B-24 Installing the Operating System SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Setup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible when it should occur. Memory Dump (Debug Information) - Windows Server 2003 - This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server.
Page 223 Installing the Operating System B-25 IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information is recommended. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so that specify "Kernel Memory Dump" instead.
Page 224 B-26 Installing the Operating System Click [Settings] on the [Performance] group box. The [Performance Options] window appears. Click [Advanced] tab on the [Performance Options] window. Click [Change] on the [Virtual memory] group box. Modify [Initial Size] in the [Paging file size for selected drive] box to the value larger than [Recommended], and click [Set].
Page 225: Dr. Watson
Installing the Operating System B-27 Dr. Watson Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any application error is detected, Dr. Watson diagnoses the server and logs diagnostic information (log). Follow the procedure below and specify Dr. Watson to collect diagnostic information. Click [Run] on Start menu.
Page 226: Network Monitor
B-28 Installing the Operating System Network Monitor Utilizing Network Monitor helps you to investigate and manage with network trouble. To utilize Network Monitor, you need to restart the system after the installation has completed, so we recommend to install Network Monitor before any network trouble may occur. Point to [Settings] from Start menu and click [Control Panel].
Page 227: Re-Installing The Operation System If Multiple Logical Drives Exist
Installing the Operating System B-29 Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist [Before Re-installing the Operation System] Be sure to make backup copies before re-installing the operation system just in case. [Re-installing the Operation System] Start the clean installation following the procedure described in this manual. Specify the partition in which you want to install the operating system when the following message appears: The following list shows the existing partitions and...
Page 228: Updating The System - Applying Service Pack
Log on to the system by the account with administrator authority to TS client (such as administrator). Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive of the TS client. If the Master Control menu appears on the TS client screen, terminate the menu.
Page 229: Update From Ts Client (Windows Server 2003
Log on to the system by the account with administrator authority to TS client (such as administrator). Insert NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive of the TS client. If the Master Control menu appears on the TS client screen, terminate the menu.
Page 230: Local Update
Log on to the system by the account with administrator authority to the CPU blade (such as administrator). Insert NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive on the CPU blade. Left-click "Setup" in displayed screen "Master Control Menu" and click [Update NEC Express5800 System] from the menu.

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Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server

Chapter 2 General Description

Chapter 3 Setting up Your Server

Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server

Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup

Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Installing the Operating System

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