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NEC N8100-942F User Manual (314 pages)

Brand: NEC | Category: Server | Size: 4.88 MB

Preface
7
About this User's Guide
8
How to Use this Manual
8
In the Package
9
- Text Conventions
  9
- Table of Contents
  10
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server

15
- Warning Labels
  16
- Safety Notes
  17
- For Proper Operation
  22
- Transfer to Third Party
  23
- Disposal and Consumables
  24
- User Support
  25
Chapter 2 General Description

27
- Overview
  28
- System Chassis
  29
  - Front View
    29
  - Front View (Door Opened)
    30
  - General Description
    31
  - Rear View
    32
  - Internal View
    34
- Mother Board
  35
- Standard Features
  37
- System Functions
  38
  - Degradation Feature
    38
  - Remote Power-On Feature (Wake on LAN)
    38
  - AC-LINK Feature
    38
  - Remote Management Card (RMC)
    39
- Security
  40
- Nec Expressbuilder
  41
  - Nec Esmpro
    42
  - Off-Line Maintenance Utility
    42
  - System Diagnostic Utility
    42
  - NEC Dianascope
    42
- Using NEC Express Server
  43
  - Front Door
    43
  - POWER Switch
    44
    
    Post Execution Flow
    46
    
    Post Error Messages
    48
    
    Power off
    48
  - SLEEP Switch
    49
  - Floppy Disk Drive
    50
  - CD-ROM Drive
    52
  - When You Fail to Eject
    53
Chapter 3 Setting up Your Server

55
- Setup Flow
  56
- Installing Optional Devices
  57
- Selecting Server Site
  58
- Connecting Peripheral Devices
  60
- Setting up Your Server
  61
- Connecting Power Cord
  62
- Turning on the Server
  64
- Installing Operating System
  66
- Installing Utilities
  66
- Making Backup Copies of System Information
  66
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server

67
- System BIOS (SETUP)
  67
  - Starting SETUP Utility
    68
  - Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage
    69
  - Menu and Parameter Descriptions
    70
    
    Processor Settings
    73
    
    Memory Configuration
    74
    
    Pci Configuration
    74
    
    Peripheral Configuration
    76
    
    Configuring Your Server
    78
    
    System Management Submenu
    81
- SCSI BIOS (Scsiselect)
  83
- Raid Bios
  90
- Configuring Mother Board Jumpers
  91
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup

93
- About Express Setup
  94
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003
  96
  - Installation Notice
    96
    
    Windows Server 2003
    97
    
    Creating Partition Size
    98
  - The Flow of Setup
    99
  - Installing the Windows Server 2003
    100
  - Installing and Setting Device Drivers
    104
    
    Network Driver
    105
    
    Optional Network Board Driver
    106
    
    Installation of the Optional Network Board Driver
    107
    
    Installing Scsi Controller Driver
    109
    
    Graphics Accelerator Driver
    109
  - Setting for Solving Problems
    110
  - Installing Maintenance Utilities
    113
  - Updating the System
    114
  - Making Backup Copies of System Information
    114
  - Exceptional Setup
    115
- Microsoft Windows 2000
  116
  - Installation Notice
    116
  - Windows 2000
    117
  - The Flow of Setup
    119
  - Installing the Windows 2000
    120
  - Installing and Setting Device Drivers
    124
  - Setting for Solving Problems
    129
  - Installing Maintenance Utilities
    132
  - Updating the System - Installing Service Pack
    133
  - Making Backup Copies of System Information
    133
  - Exceptional Setup
    134
- Hostraid
  135
  - Overview of Hostraid
    135
  - Notes
    136
  - Hostraid Setup Flow
    137
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities

141
- Nec Expressbuilder
  142
  - NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-Based with Local Console
    142
  - Express Setup
    143
  - NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-Based with Remote Console
    147
  - Starting
    148
  - Main Menu
    149
  - NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for Windows-Based (Master Control Menu)
    151
- Configuration Diskette Creator
  152
- Nec Esmpro
  155
  - Functions and Features
    155
- Adaptec Storage Manager
  156
- Power Console Plus
  157
  - Major Functions
    157
  - Components
    157
  - Server Setup
    159
  - Management PC Setup
    160
- NEC Dianascope
  161
- BMC Online Update
  162
Chapter 7 Maintenance

163
- Making Backup Copies
  163
- Cleaning
  164
  - Cleaning the Server
    165
  - Cleaning the Interior
    166
  - Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse
    167
  - Cleaning CD-ROM
    168
- System Diagnostics
  169
  - Test Items
    169
  - Starting and Ending the System Diagnostics
    170
- Relocating/Storing the Server
  173
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

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- System Viewers
  176
- Lamps
  177
  - LAN ACCESS Lamp
    177
  - STATUS Lamp
    177
  - Troubleshooting
    178
  - POWER/SLEEP Lamp
    179
  - DISK ACCESS Lamp
    179
  - Access Lamps
    179
  - Hard Disk Drive Lamp
    180
  - Power Supply Lamps (Hot-Swap Power Supply Model Only)
    181
  - LAN Connector Lamps
    182
- Error Messages
  183
  - Error Messages after Power-On
    183
  - POST Error Messages
    184
  - Beep Codes
    187
- Solving Problems
  188
  - Problems with NEC Express Server
    188
  - Problems with Windows Server 2003
    194
  - Problems with Windows 2000
    195
  - Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER
    197
  - Problems with Express Setup
    198
  - Error Message During Disk Array Configuration
    202
  - Problems with Master Control Menu
    202
  - Collecting Event Log
    203
  - Collect Configuration Information
    204
  - Collecting Dr. Watson Diagnostic Information
    205
  - Memory Dump
    205
  - Saving the Dump File
    206
- Recovery for Windows 2000 System
  207
- Off-Line Maintenance Utility
  209
  - Starting the Off-Line Maintenance Utility
    209
  - Features of Off-Line Maintenance Utility
    210
- Resetting the Server
  211
- Forced Shutdown
  212
Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server

213
- Safety Notes
  214
- Static Precautions
  215
- Confirmation after Installation/Removal
  216
- Preparing for Installation and Removal
  217
- Device Installation or Removal Procedure
  218
  - Side Cover
    218
  - Processor Air Duct
    220
  - 3.5-Inch Hard Disk
    222
  - Upgrading Your Server
    228
  - Power Supply (Hot-Swap Power Supply Model Only)
    229
  - Cooling Fan Unit
    232
  - Hot-Swap Fan
    236
  - 5.25-Inch Device
    238
  - PCI Board
    242
  - RAID Controller Board
    246
  - Using Internal Disks in Disk Array Configuration
    247
  - Processor
    250
  - DIMM
    255
  - Remote Management Card (RMC)
    260
Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams

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- Interface Cables
  266
- Power Cable
  272
Appendix A Specifications

275
Appendix B Other Precautions

277
- Transfer Rate of the On-Board LAN Controller
  277
- Server Management Software
  277
- Floppy Disk
  277
- CD-Rom
  280
- Tape Media
  280
- Keyboard
  281
- Mouse
  282
Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address

283
Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003

285
- Before Installing Windows Server 2003
  285
  - Installing Service Pack
    285
  - Updating System
    285
  - Re-Installing to the Hard Disk Which Has Been Upgraded to Dynamic Disk
    285
  - Manual Installation When N8103-65F/80F/81F Keeps Connection
    285
  - MO Device
    286
  - Partition Size
    286
- Installing Windows Server 2003
  287
- Driver Installation and Advanced Settings
  296
  - Proset
    296
  - Network Driver
    297
  - Re-Install the Network Driver
    298
  - Update Graphics Accelerator Driver Mounted in Standard
    298
- Setting for Collecting Memory Dump (Debug Information
  298
Appendix E Installing Windows 2000

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- Before Installing Windows 2000
  299
  - Installing Service Pack
    299
  - Updating System
    299
  - Re-Installing to the Hard Disk Which Has Been Upgraded to Dynamic Disk
    299
  - MO Device
    300
  - Partition Size
    300
- Installing Windows 2000
  301
- Driver Installation and Advanced Settings
  307
  - Proset
    307
  - Network Driver
    308
  - Re-Install the Network Driver
    309
  - Install Graphics Accelerator Driver Mounted in Standard
    310
  - USB 2.0 Driver
    310
- Setting for Collecting Memory Dump (Debug Information
  310
Appendix F Product Configuration Record Table

313
- Software
  313

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NEC N8100-942F User Manual (314 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

Chapter 10 Internal Cabling Diagrams

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Other Precautions

Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address

Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003

Appendix E Installing Windows 2000

Appendix F Product Configuration Record Table

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