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NEC N8100-1227F User Manual (482 pages)

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Brand: NEC | Category: Server | Size: 10.32 MB

Preface
11
About this User's Guide
12
In the Package
13
- Text Conventions
  13
- Table of Contents
  14
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server

21
- Warning Labels
  22
- Safety Notes
  23
- For Proper Operation
  30
- Transfer to Third Party
  32
- Consumables
  33
- Disposal of the Server
  33
- User Support
  34
Chapter 2 General Description

37
- Overview
  38
  - External View
    39
  - Front View (with the Front Door Open)
    40
  - General Description
    41
  - Front View (Switches and EXPRESSSCOPE Monitor)
    42
  - Rear View
    43
  - Internal View
    45
  - I/O Board
    46
  - Processor Board
    47
  - Memory Board
    48
  - Management LAN Board
    48
- Standard Features
  49
  - Power Supplies
    50
  - Peripheral Bays
    50
  - Memory Mirroring Feature
    51
  - Recovering BIOS Data
    53
  - System Cooling
    53
  - System Board Features
    54
    
    Network Interface Controllers
    55
    
    Degradation Feature
    57
  - Security
    58
  - Nec Expressbuilder
    59
  - Nec Esmpro
    60
  - Off-Line Maintenance Utility
    60
  - System Diagnostic Utility
    60
  - NEC Dianascope
    60
- Using Your Server
  61
  - Security Lock (Locking the Front Cover)
    61
  - POWER Switch
    63
  - Post
    64
    
    Post Flow
    65
    
    Post Error Messages
    68
    
    Power off
    68
  - SLEEP Switch
    69
  - Floppy Disk Drive
    70
  - DVD-ROM Drive
    72
Chapter 3 Setting up Your Server

77
- Setup Flow
  78
- Selecting a Site
  79
- Unpacking the System
  81
- Connecting Peripheral Devices
  82
- Setting up Your Server
  83
- Connecting Power Cord
  84
- Turning on the Server
  86
- Installing Operating System
  88
- Installing Utilities
  88
- Making Backup Copies of System Information
  88
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server

89
- System BIOS ~ SETUP
  89
  - Starting SETUP Utility
    90
  - Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage
    91
  - Configuration Examples
    92
  - External Devices
    95
  - Menu and Parameter Descriptions
    97
    
    Processor Settings
    99
    
    Memory Configuration
    102
    
    Pci Configuration
    103
    
    Peripheral Configuration
    106
    
    Configuring Your Server
    112
    
    Console Redirection
    117
- Disk Array Configuration
  122
  - Raid
    122
    
    Raid Levels
    123
    
    Disk Group
    123
    
    Virtual Disk
    124
    
    Characteristics of Raid Levels
    125
  - Features of On-Board RAID (Megaraid ROMB)
    128
    
    Patrol Read
    130
    
    Consistency Check
    130
    
    Migration Only
    132
    
    Migration with Addition
    132
  - Before Using Webbios
    134
  - Using Webbios
    136
    
    Main Menu
    137
    
    Adapter Properties
    139
    
    Scan Devices
    142
    
    Virtual Disks
    143
    
    Physical Drives
    144
    
    Configuration Wizard
    147
    
    Adapter Selection
    147
  - Configuring Virtual Disk
    149
  - Operation of Various Features
    163
  - Manual Rebuild
    165
  - Battery for Onboard RAID (Megaraid ROMB)
    173
  - Others
    178
- Remote Management Function
  180
  - Default Network Settings
    180
  - Server Setup
    181
  - Configuring Management PC
    183
  - Using Remote Management Console
    184
    
    Login and Logout
    186
    
    Main Window
    187
    
    Control Panel
    188
    
    User Configuration
    196
    
    Network Configuration
    197
    
    Http Configuration
    201
    
    Firmware Update
    209
    
    Troubleshooting
    213
    
    Error Messages
    213
    
    Network Errors
    213
- Configuring IO Board Jumpers
  219
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup

221
- About Express Setup
  222
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003
  224
  - Installation Notice
    224
    
    Optional Board Supported by Nec Expressbuilder
    225
    
    Windows Server 2003
    226
    
    Creating Partition Size
    227
  - The Flow of Setup
    229
  - Installing the Windows Server 2003
    230
  - Installing and Setting Device Drivers
    235
    
    Network Driver
    236
    
    Installation of the Optional Network Board Driver
    238
    
    Graphics Accelerator Driver
    240
  - Setting for Solving Problems
    242
  - Installing Maintenance Utilities
    246
  - Updating the System - Applying Service Pack
    247
  - Making Backup Copies of System Information
    247
  - Installing with the OEM-FD for Mass Storage Device
    248
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities

251
- Nec Expressbuilder
  252
- Configuration Diskette Creator
  261
- Nec Esmpro
  265
  - Functions and Features
    265
- NEC Dianascope
  266
- Megaraid Storage Manager (Server)
  267
  - Setup with Express Setup
    267
  - Manual Setup
    267
- Megaraid Storage Manager (Management PC)
  268
- Power Console Plus
  271
  - Major Functions
    271
  - Components
    272
  - Server Setup
    274
  - Management PC Setup
    275
- BMC Online Update
  276
  - Hardware Requirement
    276
  - Installation
    277
  - Startup
    279
  - Uninstallation
    280
  - Error Messages
    282
Chapter 7 Maintenance

283
- Making Backup Copies
  283
- Cleaning
  284
  - Cleaning the Server
    285
  - Cleaning the Interior
    286
  - Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse
    287
  - Cleaning CD/DVD-ROM
    288
- System Diagnostics
  289
  - Test Items
    289
  - Startup and Exit of System Diagnostics
    290
- Relocating/Storing the Server
  293
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

295
- System Viewers
  296
- EXPRESSSCOPE Monitors
  297
  - POWER/SLEEP Lamp
    297
  - STATUS Lamp
    298
  - DISK ACCESS Lamp
    300
  - LAN1/LAN2 ACCESS Lamp
    300
  - UID Lamp
    301
  - Attention Lamp
    301
  - Processor Board Error Lamp
    302
  - Memory Board Error Lamp
    303
  - I/O Board Error Lamp
    304
  - Power Unit Error Lamp
    305
  - Fan Error Lamp
    306
  - Thermal Error Lamp
    306
  - Access Lamps
    306
  - Memory Board Lamps
    307
  - Hard Disk Drive Lamp (DISK Lamp)
    308
  - LAN Connector Lamps
    310
  - PCI Slot Lamps
    311
  - FAN Fault Lamps
    312
- Error Messages
  313
  - Error Messages after Power-On
    313
  - POST Error Messages
    314
  - Beep Codes
    322
  - Error Messages on Virtual LCD
    323
- Solving Problems
  330
- Collecting Event Log
  356
- Collect Configuration Information
  357
- Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information
  358
- Memory Dump
  358
  - Preparing for Memory Dumping
    358
  - Saving the Dump File
    359
- Recovery for Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions and Windows Server 2003
  359
- Off-Line Maintenance Utility
  360
  - Starting the Off-Line Maintenance Utility
    360
  - Features of Off-Line Maintenance Utility
    361
- Resetting the Server
  362
- Forced Shutdown
  362
Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server

363
- Safety Notes
  364
- Anti-Static Measures
  365
- Preparing for Installation and Removal
  366
- Device Installation or Removal Procedure
  367
  - 3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive
    367
  - Upgrading Your Server
    368
  - Power Supply Unit
    374
  - Replacing a Failing Power Supply Unit
    377
  - 5.25-Inch Device
    379
  - Rear Access Cover
    383
  - PCI Access Cover
    385
  - PCI Board
    386
    
    Raid Controller Considerations
    388
    
    Status Lamps
    396
  - Memory Board
    411
  - DIMM
    414
  - Processor Board
    426
  - Processor
    432
Appendix A Specifications

435
Appendix B Other Precautions

437
- Transfer Rate of the On-Board LAN Controller
  437
- Server Management Software
  437
- Floppy Disk
  437
- CD/DVD-Rom
  440
- Tape Media
  440
- Keyboard
  441
- Mouse
  442
Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address

443
Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address

444
- Pirq and Pci Device
  444
Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions

447
Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003

463
Appendix F Product Configuration Record Table

479
- Hardware
  479
- Software
  482

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NEC N8100-1227F User Manual (482 pages)

Table of Contents

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 Other Precautions

Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address

Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address

Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions

Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003

Appendix F Product Configuration Record Table

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