Page 1 NEC Express5800/BladeServer Series N8400-071AF/072AF/073AF/074AF NEC Express5800/120Bb-m6 User's Guide 1st Edition 4-2008 ONL-540_001_01-120Bb-m6-100-99-0803 456-01752-000 PN# 456-01752-000...
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 handy for quick reference when necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS Follow the instructions in this User's Guide for your safety to use the server. The server contains components that may pose possible danger, hazards that may be caused 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 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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 is the next generation of server technology that provides unparalleled performance. The server may be used as a workstation PC that configures a client-server system and provides high-speed processing and superior reliability.
Page 8: About This User's Guide
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System Describes how to install the operating system. Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities Describes how to install the utilities for the server. It also describes using the attached NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD-ROM. Chapter 7 Maintenance Provides 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 NOTE: Helpful and convenient piece of information IN THE PACKAGE The package 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 ........................... 1-1 Notes on Using Your Server .................... 1-1 Safety Notes ..........................1-2 For Proper Operation ........................1-6 Transfer to Third Party ......................... 1-8 Disposal and Consumables ......................
Page 11 Chapter 4 ........................... 4-1 Configuring Your Server ....................4-1 System BIOS ~ SETUP ~ ......................4-1 Starting SETUP Utility ......................4-2 Description of On-Screen Items and Key Usage ..............4-3 Configuration Examples ......................4-4 Menu and Parameter Descriptions ................... 4-7 Disk Array Configuration ......................
Page 12 Lamps ............................8-6 Solving Problems ......................... 8-7 CPU Blade ..........................8-7 Problems with Windows ......................8-14 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER ................8-17 Problems with Express Setup ....................8-18 Problems with Parameter File Creator ................... 8-19 Problem with Disk Array Configuration ................8-19 Collecting Event Log .........................
Page 13 Chapter 9 ........................... 9-1 Upgrading Your Server ....................9-1 Safety Notes ..........................9-2 Anti-static Measures ........................9-3 Preparation for Installation ......................9-4 Installation/Removal Procedure ....................9-5 Processor (CPU) ........................9-5 DIMM ............................ 9-12 Mezzanine Card........................9-17 Hard Disk Drive ........................9-30 Appendix A ........................
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Page 15: Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server.
Page 16 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: Notes On Using Your Server
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 unauthorized 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...
Page 19 Notes on Using Your Server 1-5 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 20: For Proper Operation
1-6 Notes on Using Your Server FOR PROPER OPERATION Observe the following notes for proper operation of the server. Failure to observe these notes may cause a malfunction of the server. CPU blade – N8400-071AF/072AF/073AF/074AF CPU blade assembly can be installed in the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE).
Page 21 If the devices are used after storage or relocation, make sure that they are fully adapted to the operating environment. – It is recommended to use optional devices provided by NEC. Some memory devices and hard disk drives from other vendors are designed to be used with the server.
Page 22: Transfer To Third Party
1-8 Notes on Using Your Server TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server and included software to a third party: Server Make sure to provide this manual along with the server to a third party. IMPORTANT: Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g., customers' information or companies' management information) on the...
Page 23: Disposal And Consumables
The server contains components that have limited lifetimes 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 these components.
Page 24: User Support
1-10 Notes on Using Your Server USER SUPPORT If the server does not function correctly, do the following before requesting repair: Check that the power cord and the cables to other devices are properly connected. See Chapter 8 to check whether your problem is described. If it is, follow the recommended procedure to resolve it.
Page 25 Notes on Using Your Server 1-11 Advice for Health Prolonged use of a computer may affect your health. Keep in mind the following to reduce stresses on your body: Good Working Posture Sit on your chair with your back straight. If the desk height is correct, you will look down at the screen slightly and your forearms will be parallel to the floor.
Page 26: Chapter 2
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 27: Overview
2-2 General Description OVERVIEW A BladeServer is a modular, multiprocessing system that includes a processor, memory, network connection, optional add-in card slot, and associated electronics on a single motherboard, which is called a CPU blade. A CPU bladeis 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 28: Standard Features
AC-Link feature (EXPRESSSCOPE engine) Maintenance Features Self-diagnosis Off-line Maintenance Utility Power On Self-Test (POST) Memory dump feature using the DUMP Test and Diagnosis (T&D) switch Easy Setup NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (system management tools) SETUP (BIOS setup utility) Disk array configuration utility...
Page 29: Part Names And Controls
2-4 General Description PART NAMES AND CONTROLS This section describes the names and features of the components of the CPU blade. Front View Hard disk drive Upper: Slots 0, 1, and 2 from left to right Lower: Slots 3, 4, and 5 from left to right POWER lamp The lamp lights green when the CPU blade is powered on.
Page 30 General Description 2-5 DUMP switch Press this switch to run the memory dump. LAN3 Link/Access lamp (green) The lamp is on when LAN port 3 is connected to the network. The lamp blinks when data is being transmitted. LAN1 Link/Access lamp (green) The lamp is on when LAN port 1 is connected to the network.
Page 31: Rear View
2-6 General Description Rear View MP connector...
Page 32: Internal View
General Description 2-7 Internal View CPU Unit Lithium battery DIMM socket #1, #5, #9, #2, #6, #10, #11, #7, #3, #12, #8, #4 from top Heat sink Install the processor #1 (CPU #1) below this heat sink. Type II mezzanine slot Slot to install mezzanine card .
Page 33 2-8 General Description Storage Unit DIMM connector for onboard RAID Type II mezzanine slot Slot to install mezzanine card. Type I mezzanine slot Slot to install mezzanine card. MAC address label MP connector Used to connect with the midplane in the Blade Enclosure. Connector for signal cable (1) Connect the signal cable (1) of the CPU unit.
Page 34: External View
General Description 2-9 External View Top cover CPU unit tray CPU blade with its cover installed CPU blade with top cover removed CPU blade with the CPU unit removed...
Page 35: Hard Disk Drive
2-10 General Description Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is an optional device. An operating system may be installed on the hard disk drive. Handle it carefully. Hard disk drive BP connector The connector is connected to the SAS backplane in the Blade Enclosure. Drive carrier Disk access lamp (green/amber) The lamp lights green when the hard disk drive is acessed.
Page 36: Lamp Indications
General Description 2-11 Lamp Indications This section describes the positions, indications, and descriptions of the lamps on the CPU blade and hard disk drive. CPU Blade The CPU blade includes seven lamps. POWER lamp STATUS lamp LAN1 Link/Access lamp LAN3 Link/Access lamp LAN2 Link/Access lamp LAN4 Link/Access lamp ID lamp...
Page 37 In addition, you can view detailed information on the error message on the virtual LCD when the STATUS lamp is flashing amber or red. You can use the virtual LCD through the Web browser of EXPRESSSCOPE engine (BMC) or NEC DianaScope Manager.
Page 38 General Description 2-13 Virtual LCD indications when STATUS lamp is flashing red On-screen message Description Action Proc 1 IERR An error was detected in CPU#1. 1. Turn off the power and then turn it on again. Proc 2 IERR An error was detected in CPU#2. 2.
Page 39 2-14 General Description On-screen message Description Action Proc1ThermalTrip Forced power-off occurred due to Check if the fans in the Blade a thermal error in CPU#1. Enclosure work normally. Check the heat sink of the CPU Proc2ThermalTrip Forced power-off occurred due to blade.
Page 40 General Description 2-15 On-screen message Description Action DAS +1.2v Alm XX A voltage alarm on storage unit Replace the CPU blade. was detected. DAS +1.35v AlmXX XX=09: Upper limit alarm DAS +1.5v Alm XX XX=02: Lower limit alarm DAS +1.8v Alm XX DAS +3.3v Alm XX DAS +5v Alm XX DAS +1.0vp AlmXX...
Page 41 2-16 General Description Virtual LCD indications when STATUS lamp is flashing amber On-screen message Description Action Mem Reconfigured The memory is degraded. 1. Check the installation status of the DIMM. Mem Err Disable Correctable memory error frequently 2. Replace the DIMM. occurs.
Page 42 General Description 2-17 On-screen message Description Action Proc1 Vccp AlmXX A voltage warning on CPU unit was Replace the CPU blade. detected. Proc2 Vccp AlmXX XX=07: Upper limit warning BB FSBvtt Alm XX XX=00: Lower limit warning BB DIMMvtt AlmXX BB +1.2v Alm XX BB +1.5v Alm XX BB +3.3v Alm XX...
Page 43 If you press the ID switch, the lamp turns on. When the recognize command is received from management software such as NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC DianaScope Manager, the lamp blinks.
Page 44: Using Your Server
General Description 2-19 USING YOUR SERVER This section describes the basic operation of the blade server. Power-on of Blade Server There are two ways to turn on the power of the CPU blade. Turn on the power of the CPU blade after turning on the power of the display unit and peripherals connected to the CPU blade.
Page 45 BIOS SETUP Utility. Operation after Power ON If the CPU blade is connected to a display unit, the NEC logo appears on the screen of the display unit after power-on. While the NEC logo appears, the CPU blade runs the self-diagnosis program (POST). See "POST"...
Page 46: Power-Off Of Blade Server
ECC memory, CPU, keyboard, and mouse. POST also displays messages of the BIOS SETUP utility, such as the startup 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 47 2-22 General Description POST Execution Flow The following describes the progress of POST: IMPORTANT: Do not make unnecessary key entries or perform mouse operations while POST is in progress. Some system configurations that have an optional board installed may display the message "Press Any Key" to enter the board’s BIOS setup.
Page 48 General Description 2-23 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. In this case, turn off the power and wait about 30 seconds before turning it on again.
Page 49: Device Identification
2-24 General Description Device Identification When more than one CPU blade of the same type is installed, use the ID lamp to identify the CPU blade requiring maintenance. The ID lamp is located on the CPU blade installed in the Blade Enclosure. The ID lamp also blinks blue when software commands from the management PC on the network are used.
Page 50: Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server This chapter describes how to set up the server on a step-by-step basis.
Page 51: 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 MAC Address A MAC address indicates the address specific for the network. It is a 12-digit alphanumeric string starting with "003013."...
Page 52: Installing Dimm
Setting Up Your Server 3-3 CPU unit: When the number/letter of the last character is an even number or A, C, or E: The MAC address for LAN port 3 is as described on the label. The MAC address for LAN port 4 can be obtained by adding 1 to the MAC address. When the number/letter of the last character is an odd number or B, D, or F: The MAC address for LAN port 3 can be obtained by adding 1 to the MAC address.
Page 53: Installing The Cpu Blade
3-4 Setting Up Your Server INSTALLING THE CPU BLADE Install the CPU blade in a dedicated Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure for how to install the CPU blade. IMPORTANT: The CPU blade is extremely sensitive to static electricity.
Page 54: Making Connections
Setting Up Your Server 3-5 MAKING CONNECTIONS Connect peripheral devices to the CPU blade. IMPORTANT: Contact the maintenance engineer or your service representative for information on configuring an uninterruptible power supply system or auto power controller and the time schedule operation. If you are installing the CPU blade in the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE), follow the instructions described in the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure.
Page 55 IMPORTANT: To connect a peripheral or interface cable provided by a vendor other than NEC to the CPU blade, make sure that the device is compatible with the CPU blade. Some third party devices are not compatible with the CPU blade.
Page 56: Network
Setting Up Your Server 3-7 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. A USB hub should be self-powered if it is used. Use N8460-005. Display unit External floppy disk drive External DVD-ROM drive * Self-powered...
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Page 58: 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, read this chapter to understand the correct setup procedures. SYSTEM BIOS ~ SETUP ~ The SETUP utility is provided to configure the basic hardware settings of the CPU blade.
Page 59: 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 the bottom left of the screen.
Page 60: Description Of On-Screen Items And Key Usage
Configuring Your Server 4-3 Description of On-Screen Items and Key Usage Use the following keyboard keys to navigate the SETUP utility (the key functions are also listed at the bottom of the screen). Indicates the current menu. Indicates there are submenus.
Page 61: 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 the remote wake-up feature Via Modem: [Advanced] –...
Page 62 Configuring Your Server 4-5 Memory To pause POST if a 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 63 4-6 Configuring Your Server Security To set BIOS passwords Select [Security] – [Set Supervisor Password] and enter a password. Set the Supervisor password first, and then the User password. To enable/disable the POWER switch Select [Security] – [Power Switch Inhibit] – [Disabled]. Select [Security] –...
Page 64: Menu And Parameter Descriptions
Configuring Your Server 4-7 Menu and Parameter Descriptions The SETUP utility has the following six menus: Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit To set specific functions, select a submenu from the above menus. The following describes the available options and their descriptions for each menu, as well as the factory-set values. Main Start the SETUP utility to display the Main menu.
Page 65 4-8 Configuring Your Server Processor Settings Select "Processor Settings" on the Main menu to display the following screen :...
Page 66 Configuring Your Server 4-9 See the table below for the options and their descriptions: 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 67 [Disabled] Specify whether the self-diagnosis (POST) Diagnostic Screen screen is displayed or not at boot. Enabled If this item is set to "Disabled," the "NEC" logo appears during POST (pressing Esc displays the POST screen). Reset [No] Set this item to "Yes" to clear the...
Page 68 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 options and their descriptions: Option Parameter Description Your Setting Memory Size – Indicates the total capacity of installed memory.
Page 69 4-12 Configuring Your Server PCI Configuration Select "PCI Configuration" on the Advanced menu to display the following screen. Selecting a menu item preceded by the symbol "► and pressing Enter displays the submenu. " Option Parameter Description Your Setting Mezzanine Slot 1-4 Enabled Specify whether the BIOS of the Option ROM Scan...
Page 70 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 Option ROM Scan Enabled Specify whether the BIOS of the on-board SCSI controller is enabled or [Disabled] disabled.
Page 71 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 Storage Unit [Enabled] Specify whether the BIOS of the on-board LAN controller on the LAN Port 1-2 Disabled storage unit is enabled or disabled.
Page 72 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 options and their descriptions. IMPORTANT: Make sure to avoid any conflicts 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 73 4-16 Configuring Your Server Advanced Chipset Control Select "Advanced Chipset Control" on the Advanced menu to display the following screen: See the table below for the options and their descriptions: Option Parameter Description Your Setting Multimedia Timer [Disabled] Specify whether the multimedia timer is enabled or disabled.
Page 74 Configuring Your Server 4-17 Security Move the cursor onto "Security" to display the Security menu. These items are displayed only when the User Password is set.
Page 75 4-18 Configuring Your Server Select "Set Supervisor Password" or "Set User Password" and press Enter to display the following dialog box. Note that "Set User Password" is not available if the Supervisor password is not set. Enter a password of up to seven alphanumeric characters and symbols in this dialog box. IMPORTANT: "Set User Password"...
Page 76 Configuring Your Server 4-19 See the table below for the options and their descriptions: 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, the characters available SETUP menus are restricted.
Page 77 4-20 Configuring Your Server Server Move the cursor onto "Server" to display the server menu. and pressing Enter displays the submenu. Selecting a menu item preceded by the symbol "► "...
Page 78 5 minutes monitoring feature is enabled or 10 minutes disabled and the timer value. 15 minutes To use this feature, install NEC 20 minutes ESMPRO Agent. Do not use this 25 minutes feature if the system is booted 30 minutes...
Page 79 4-22 Configuring Your Server System Management Select "System Management" on the Server menu to display the following screen: See the table below for the options and their descriptions: Option Parameter Description Your Setting BIOS Revision – Indicates the version of BIOS. Board Part Number –...
Page 80 Configuring Your Server 4-23 Console Redirection Select "Console Redirection" on the Server menu to display the following screen: See the table below for the options and their descriptions: Option Parameter Description Your Setting BIOS Redirection [Disabled] Specify the serial port to which a Port hardware console is connected.
Page 81 4-24 Configuring Your Server Event Log Configuration Select "Event Log Configuration" on the Server menu to display the following screen: See the table below for the option and its description: Option Parameter Description Your Setting Press Enter to clear the system event Clear All Event –...
Page 82 Configuring Your Server 4-25 Boot Move the cursor onto "Boot" to display the Boot menu. The CPU blade searches for boot devices in the order set in this menu. The priority of the boot devices can be changed by using the ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ , ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ , +, and - keys. Move the cursor to the desired device with the ↑...
Page 83 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 exit SETUP after saving the configuration changes in CMOS (non-volatile memory).
Page 84 Configuring Your Server 4-27 Load Setup Defaults Select this item to return all the values of SETUP to the default values. A confirmation screen appears. Select "Yes" to return the values to the default values. Select "No" to return to the Exit menu screen. IMPORTANT: The factory-set values of SETUP may be different from the default values depending on the model of the CPU blade.
Page 85: Disk Array Configuration
4-28 Configuring Your Server DISK ARRAY CONFIGURATION This section describes the configuration utility "WebBIOS". With on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB), you can use the internal hard disk drives in the disk array configuration. RAID This section describes the RAID features which the on-board RAID controller (LSI Logic MegaRAID...
Page 86 Configuring Your Server 4-29 RAID Levels The record mode enabling the RAID feature includes several levels. Among the levels, the on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB) supports the following levels; RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 5. The number of HDDs required to create a disk group varies depending on the RAID level as shown in the table below.
Page 87 4-30 Configuring Your Server Virtual Disk Virtual disk is a logical drive defined in disk group. It is recognized as a physical drive by OS. Up to 40 virtual disks are permitted by the on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS...
Page 88 Configuring Your Server 4-31 RAID Levels This section details the RAID levels which the on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB) can support. Characteristics of RAID Levels The table below lists the characteristics of the RAID levels. Level Function Redundancy Characteristics...
Page 89 4-32 Configuring Your Server RAID1 In the RAID1 level, data saved in a HDD is written to another HDD without change. The mode is called "mirroring". When data is written onto a single HDD, the same data is written onto another HDD. If either of the HDDs is defected, the other HDD containing the same data can substitute for the defected HDD.
Page 90 Configuring Your Server 4-33 Striping of RAID1 Data to be recorded is distributed to two HDDs in mirroring mode. Then, each mirrored data is written onto HDD by striping. Owing to this feature, high disk access performance of RAID0 and, in addition, high reliability of RAID1 can be achieved.
Page 91: Features Of On-Board Raid (Lsi Logic Megaraid Sas Pci Express Romb)
4-34 Configuring Your Server Features of On-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID    SAS PCI EXPRESS    ROMB) This section describes the features of the on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB). Rebuild If a HDD is defected, the rebuild feature can recover the data in the defected HDD. The rebuild can be applied to redundant virtual disks in the RAID1 or RAID5 level.
Page 92 Configuring Your Server 4-35 Hot-swap rebuild Automatic rebuild by hot-swapping defected HDD. IMPORTANT: Note the following for the rebuild: The HDD used for rebuild should have the same capacity, rotation speed, and standard as the defected HDD. During rebuild, the processing rate is decreased due to much load. During rebuild, do not shutdown or reboot the server.
Page 93 4-36 Configuring Your Server Patrol Read The patrol read gives the read & verify test in the entire area of HDDs. It can be performed for all HDDs assigned to virtual disks and hot-spare disks. The Patrol Read allows subsequent defects of HDDs to be detected and repaired. For HDDs configuring redundant virtual disks or those assigned to hot-spare disks, error sectors detected during Patrol Read can be repaired.
Page 94 Configuring Your Server 4-37 Background Initialize The Background Initialize is automatically executed when RAID5 virtual disk is created in the disk group composing of five or more HDDs. The Background Initialize performs the parity generation processing to the area not initialized in the background.
Page 95 4-38 Configuring Your Server Reconstruction The reconstruction feature is used to change configuration and/or RAID level of existing virtual disk. The Reconstruction contains the following three features, however, the on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB) supports "Migration with addition" only. Removed physical drive Unsupported.
Page 96 Configuring Your Server 4-39 IMPORTANT: Note the following for the Reconstruction: Be sure to make backup copy of data and perform Consistency Check before starting Reconstruction. The Reconstruction is disabled in the configuration where several virtual disks are defined in one disk group During Reconstruction, the processing rate is decreased due to much load.
Page 97: Before Using Webbios
Be sure to execute Consistency Check after creating VD. When installing an OS in VD under the on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB), create a VD dedicated to OS installation. WebBIOS cannot be handled via remote console functions of NEC DianaScope.
Page 98: Using Webbios
Configuring Your Server 4-41 Using WebBIOS Starting WebBIOS Press Esc when the screen as shown below appears after powered on the server. Press Ctrl + H on POST screen to start WebBIOS. POST screen image (with no virtual disk assigned) IMPORTANT: Do not press unnecessary key such as Pause during POST.
Page 99 4-42 Configuring Your Server Main Menu Shown below is [Adapter Selection] screen that appears first on WebBIOS. Select an adapter to operate WebBIOS, and click [Start]. When the adapter is selected on [Adapter Selection], the WebBIOS Top Menu appears.
Page 100 Configuring Your Server 4-43 Adapter Properties When you click [Adapter Properties] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the configuration information is displayed. Click [Next] to see the detailed settings of this adapter.
Page 101 4-44 Configuring Your Server Default settings and their explanation Item Default Description Change Battery Backup Present Displays Properties. – • None When battery is installed: Present • When battery is not installed: None Set Factory Defaults Restores factory defaults. Permitted Cluster Mode Disabled –...
Page 102 Configuring Your Server 4-45 How to change setting value On [Adapter Properties] screen, change a parameter to desired value, and then click [Submit] at the center of the screen to determine the new value. The status of "Battery Backup" is indicated as "Present". Clicking [Present] opens the Battery Status screen as shown below.
Page 103 4-46 Configuring Your Server Scan Devices When you click [Scan Devices] on WebBIOS top menu, the HDDs connected are detected again. Use this feature when you have installed a new HDD additionally while the WebBIOS is running. IMPORTANT: If the newly connected HDD contains another configuration information, [Foreign Configuration] screen as shown below appears.
Page 104 Configuring Your Server 4-47 Virtual Disks When you click [Virtual Disks] on WebBIOS top menu, the screen for operating the VD that has already been configured. IMPORTANT: If no virtual disk exists, the upper right column of the screen will be blank. Use this menu only when a virtual disk exists.
Page 105 4-48 Configuring Your Server Physical Drives When you click [Physical Disks] on WebBIOS top menu, the screen for operating the physical drive (HDD) appears. IMPORTANT: If no physical disk exists, the upper right column of the screen will be blank. Use this menu only when a physical disk exists.
Page 106 Configuring Your Server 4-49 Physical Drives Properties Take the following procedures to check Physical Drive Properties. Shown below is an example to check property of physical drive number 0. Use this menu to check the installation location of physical drive. Click the desired PD number (PD 0).
Page 107 4-50 Configuring Your Server The Slot Number field shows a slot number to which a hard disk drive is installed. In the example, the hard disk drive is installed in slot 2. If you click the checkbox for [Locate], the access lamp of the hard disk drive blinks green. Configuration Wizard Use this wizard to configure a RAID using the HDDs.
Page 108 Configuring Your Server 4-51 Exit When you click [Exit] on WebBIOS top menu, a confirmation screen to exit from WebBIOS is displayed. Click [Yes] to exit from WebBIOS. The screen as shown below appears when WebBIOS is terminated. Restart the server.
Page 109: Configuring Virtual Disk
4-52 Configuring Your Server Configuring Virtual Disk This section describes the procedures for configuration of VD (virtual disk) using WebBIOS. Configuration Wizard When you click [Configuration Wizard] on WebBIOS top menu, the screen as shown below appears. Select the relevant operation, and click [Next] at lower right of the screen. Clear Configuration Allows you to clear existing configuration.
Page 110 Configuring Your Server 4-53 When you select [New Configuration] or [Add Configuration], the screen as shown below appears. Custom Configuration: Allows you to define all aspects of the configuration, RAID level, size, and others. Auto Configuration with Automatically creates redundant virtual disk. Redundancy: Auto Configuration Automatically creates non-redundant virtual disk.
Page 111 4-54 Configuring Your Server Use this menu to define several physical drives (PD) as a disk group (DG).
Page 112 Configuring Your Server 4-55 To select physical drives to be contained in DG, hold Ctrl and click the desired drives. Upon completion of selection, click [Accept DG] at the lower right of the screen. A new DG is defined in the Disk Groups frame. After DG has been defined, click [Next] at the lower right of the screen.
Page 113 4-56 Configuring Your Server Define the virtual disk (VD) in DG that has been created in previous step. When DG was defined, [VD Definition] screen is displayed. The defined DG is displayed in Configuration field. Available RAID levels and maximum size for VD are also displayed. NOTE: Disk Cache Policy field may be displayed as "Disable"...
Page 114 Configuring Your Server 4-57 As an example, define a RAID5 VD of YYYYY MB. Specify the necessary parameters in Virtual Disk column. Enter "YYYYY" (the maximum size allowed for RAID5) in "Select Size" field. Click [Accept] at the lower center of the screen. NOTE: Disk Cache Policy field may be displayed as "Disable"...
Page 115 4-58 Configuring Your Server VD 0 is created in DG 0 as shown in the screen below. After making sure that the VD is created correctly, click [Accept] at the lower right of the screen. The confirmation message "Save this Configuration?" appears. Click "Yes" to save the configuration.
Page 116 Configuring Your Server 4-59 The WebBIOS top menu is displayed. Virtual Disk you have created is displayed in the lower right frame of the screen.
Page 117 4-60 Configuring Your Server Configure SPAN The following explains the sample procedure to configure the striping of RAID1 with four HDDs. IMPORTANT: To define two or more Disk Groups (DG) to the disk bay in ascending order of the slot number, the physical drive numbers do not match the slot numbers of disk bay.
Page 118 Configuring Your Server 4-61 To select physical drives to be contained in DG, hold Ctrl and click the desired drives. (In the example, two DGs will be configured and spanned.) Upon completion of selection, click [Accept DG] at the lower right of the screen. A new DG is defined in the Disk Groups frame.
Page 119 4-62 Configuring Your Server Configure the striping of RAID1 using the DG that has been created in previous step. When DG was defined, [VD Definition] screen is displayed. The defined DG is displayed in Configuration column. Available RAID levels and maximum size for VD are also displayed.
Page 120 Configuring Your Server 4-63 Enter YYYYY x 2 (multiply the maximum size of each DG by the number of DGs) in "Select Size" field. IMPORTANT: To enter the value in "Select Size" field, multiply "the maximum size of each DG allowed for the RAID level" by the number of DGs.
Page 121 4-64 Configuring Your Server VD 0 is created in DG 0 as shown in the [Preview] screen below. After making sure that the VD is created correctly, click [Accept] at the lower right of the screen. The confirmation message "Save this Configuration?" appears. Click "Yes" to save the configuration.
Page 122 Configuring Your Server 4-65 Parameters for VD Definition Listed below are parameters for Configuration Wizard. Item Parameter Remarks RAID Level RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 Strip Size 8 KB / 16 KB / 32 KB / 64 KB / 128 KB Recommended value: 64KB Access Policy RW / Read Only / Blocked...
Page 123: Operation Of Various Features
4-66 Configuring Your Server Operation of Various Features Check Consistency Start WebBIOS. Click [Virtual Disks] on WebBIOS top menu. Select a VD to perform Check Consistency from the upper right frame of Virtual Disks screen. Click the checkmark column for Check Consistency from the lower right frame of Virtual Disks screen.
Page 124 Configuring Your Server 4-67 The progress of Check Consistency is displayed on the left frame of Virtual Disks screen. Click [Home] at the lower left of Virtual Disks screen to return to the top menu. IMPORTANT: Click [Home] while the background task such as Consistency Check, Rebuild, or reconstruction is being executed.
Page 125 4-68 Configuring Your Server Manual Rebuild Described below are procedures based on assumption: One of the HDDs failed in a RAID5 virtual disk configured with three HDDs. Replace the failed HDD with new one after turning off the power of the server. Auto Rebuild feature is disabled for non-hot-swap replacement.
Page 126 Configuring Your Server 4-69 Select "Make Global HSP" or "Make Dedicated HSP" on the lower part of the screen, and then click [Go] on the lower center of the screen. When [Rebuild Progress] is displayed, click [Home] at the lower left of the screen to go back to WebBIOS top menu.
Page 127 4-70 Configuring Your Server Setting Hot Spare Disk Described below are procedures based on assumption: Add a HDD to a RAID5 virtual disk configured with three HDDs and assign a newly added HDD as Hot Spare Disk. Start WebBIOS. Make sure that the status for the added HDD is indicated as "UNCONF GOOD" in the right frame of the top menu.
Page 128 Configuring Your Server 4-71 Select [Make Global HSP] or [Make Dedicated HSP] on the lower right of the screen, and then click [Go] on the lower center of the screen. Global HSP: Indicates the Hot Spare Disk available for all DGs. Dedicated HSP: Indicates the Hot Spare Disk available only for the specific DG.
Page 129 4-72 Configuring Your Server The status for the newly connected HDD changes to "HOTSPARE". Click [Home] at the lower left of the screen to go back to WebBIOS top menu.
Page 130 Configuring Your Server 4-73 Reconstruction Described below are procedures based on assumption: Add a HDD to a RAID5 virtual disk configured with three HDDs to make a RAID5 virtual disk configured with four HDDs. Start WebBIOS. Make sure that the status for the added HDD is indicated as "UNCONF GOOD" in the right frame of the top menu.
Page 131 4-74 Configuring Your Server Setting menu for VD 0 is displayed. On the right of the screen, items required for reconstruction are displayed. Information of HDDs in the disk group in which a VD is defined. Migration Only: Allows change of RAID level.
Page 132 Configuring Your Server 4-75 Select "Migration with addition". Specify the RAID level used after reconstruction. Select a HDD to be added. When you finished steps 5 to 7, click [Go] at the lower right of the screen. The progress of reconstruction is displayed on the lower left of the screen. Click [Home] at the lower left of the screen to return to the WebBIOS top menu.
Page 133: Battery For On-Board Raid (Lsi Logic Megaraid Sas Pci Express Romb)
4-76 Configuring Your Server Battery for On-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID    SAS PCI EXPRESS    ROMB) This section describes the features operations of battery for on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB). Features The on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID...
Page 134 [Properties] → [Relative State of Charge] or [Absolute State of Charge] on MegaRAID Storage Manager. NOTES: The Default Write Policy is factory-set to "Write Back". For more information of Write Policy, refer to the MegaRAID Storage Manager User's Guide stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD provided with the server.
Page 135 4-78 Configuring Your Server Refresh Battery (Learn Cycle) The disk array controller performs discharging and charging cycle at every 30 days to extend the service life of battery. You can set the refresh operation (Learn Cycle) on Auto Learn Mode of MSM. Click the [Physical] tab and [Battery Backup Unit] in the left frame of MSM, then click the [Operations] tab in the right frame of MSM, as shown in the figure below.
Page 136 Configuring Your Server 4-79 The charging completes. The following log is recorded in the MSM and the application log. Hereafter, the battery is discharged and charged in a regular basis (every 30 days). Controller ID:x Battery charge complete Controller ID:x BBU enabled; changing WT logical drives to WB POST displays the following message while the above steps are being performed.
Page 137 4-80 Configuring Your Server Immediately after you changed the setting to "Auto" from "Disabled" or "Warn", the refresh operation starts. IMPORTANT: If the following log is recorded in the MSM and the application log at every system startup while the Auto Learn Mode is set to "Auto", perform Learn Cycle in manual mode.
Page 138: Chapter 5
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: Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition To use the server with operating systems other than ones described in this section, contact your service representative.
Page 139: About Express Setup
If you want to use the drivers located on the "OEM-Disk for Mass Storage Device" that ships with optional boards, a parameters file is required. You can create a parameters file in advance using "Parameter File Creator" included in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 140: Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-3 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 This section explains how to install Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 by using Express Setup. NOTES: Express Setup does not support the installation of Windows Server x64 Editions. If you need to install it, see Appendix B. If you install Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup, see Appendix B.
Page 141 – Operating system installation media (No Service Pack) Supported Mass Storage Controllers The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD provided with the server supports the following mass storage controllers for installation: NOTE: If you want to install the operating system using a mass storage controller other than the ones listed below, see "Installing with...
Page 142 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-5 About the Hardware Components When you use Express Setup to install Windows Server 2003, make sure you observe the following instructions before beginning installation:. Installing on the Mirrored Volume If you want to install Windows Server 2003 on a volume that is mirrored using "Disk Management," invalidate the mirror volume and set it to a basic disk before installation.
Page 143 5-6 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup About the System Partition Size The system partition size 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 Dump File Size...
Page 144 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-7 If the recommended partition size of a system as described in the formula above exceeds the capacity of the hard disk drive, the paging file size of the partition can be stored on a separate disk. Calculate the "Size required for installation + Paging file size"...
Page 145: Flow Of Setup
5-8 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup FLOW OF SETUP The following flow chart illustrates the setup procedures for Express Setup: Loading parameters (Step 2) Skip Next Select the operating system (Step 3) Next RAID configuration (Step 4) Next Windows Confirm Setting / Input (Steps 5 to 10) Next...
Page 146: Installing Windows Server 2003
Turn on peripheral devices and then turn on the server. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disc drive of the server. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl , Alt , and Delete to boot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.
Page 147 5-10 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup The [Load parameters] steps are displayed. [Do not load parameters] (1) Select [Do not load parameters] if you do not have a parameters file. (2) Click [Next]. NOTE: If a floppy disk drive is not connected, select this item. [Load parameters] (1) Insert the floppy disk containing the parameters file.
Page 148 You can use only the physical devices that have the same model number to configure a logical drive. If the process does not complete normally, the driver may not be stored in EXPRESSBUILDER. Refer to "Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" described earlier in this chapter.
Page 149 5-12 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Specify the installation medium and the Windows system partition. The [Specify medium / Partition] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: About partition size – Specify a partition size larger than the required minimum size for operating system installation.
Page 150 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-13 Enter the user information and client license mode. The [Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. NOTE: Even if you do not enter an Administrator password, “...
Page 151 5-14 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Enter the domain or workgroup name. The [Enter domain account] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. Select the Windows components to install. The [Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
Page 152 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-15 Select the applications to install. The [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. Save the parameters. The [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the parameters, insert a formatted floppy disk. Select [Save parameters], enter the file path of the parameters file in the text box, and click [Next].
Page 153 Insert the CD-ROM or floppy disk containing the mass storage driver and proceed according to the messages. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disc drive according to the message. If you proceed with setup by using a parameters file, remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.
Page 154 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-17 Windows Server 2003 and selected applications will be installed automatically and the server will reboot several times. After rebooting, it logs on to the system automatically. If you install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, insert the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition DISC 2 or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition DISC 2 into the optical disc drive after the operating system installation.
Page 155: Installing And Setting Device Drivers
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet: Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disc drive. If the autorun menu appears, close the menu screen. Open [Windows Explorer].
Page 156: Network Driver
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-19 Network Driver Configure the settings of the network driver. The standard network driver will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. [When PROSet is not installed] Open [Local Area Connection Properties].
Page 157: Optional Network Board Driver
Solving Problems" described later in this chapter. Optional Network Board Driver If you want to use the optional Network Board (N8403-017/020), install the driver stored on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. The driver is in the following directory: "\001\win\winnt\dotnet\ns41s\pro1000\ws03xp2k" Refer to the installation procedure described in the section "Installation of the Optional Network Board Driver."...
Page 158: Adapter Fault Tolerance (Aft)/Adaptive Load Balancing (Alb)
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-21 Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that places more than one LAN controller on the same LAN (same segment), and automatically switches the process of the primary controller to the backup controller when any trouble occurs on the primary.
Page 159: Graphics Accelerator Driver
\001\win\winnt\dotnet\video\matrox\setup.exe Follow the messages to continue the installation. If the message "Digital Signature could not been found" appears, select [Yes] to continue. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disc drive and restart the system. Installing N8403-018 FibreChannel Controller If you use the FibreChannel Controller (N8403-018), update your system with the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.
Page 160: Available Switch Options For Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini File
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-23 Available switch options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini file Many different switche options are available for the 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 161: Setting For Solving Problems
5-24 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Configure the following settings in advance to ensure quick recovery from system failures. Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) on the server.
Page 162 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-25 IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions [Complete memory dump] should be specified for writing debug information. However, if the mounted memory size is over 2GB, specify [Kernel memory dump]. You cannot specify [Complete memory dump].
Page 163 5-26 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Specify "Complete memory dump" and enter the location where debug information is to be written in the text box. When writing debug information under the file name “MEMORY.DMP” in the D drive: D:\MEMORY.DMP Click [Settings] in the [Performance] box.
Page 164: Windows Dr. Watson
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-27 Windows Dr. Watson Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. When an application error occurs, Dr. Watson diagnoses the system and records the diagnostic information in a log file. Configure Dr. Watson to collect diagnostic information in the following procedure: Click [Run...] on the [Start] menu.
Page 165: Network Monitor
5-28 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Network Monitor A network monitor is useful for discovering the causes of network failures and determining the necessary steps to resolve them. To use a network monitor, you need to restart the system after installation.
Page 166: Installing Maintenance Utilities
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-29 INSTALLING MAINTENANCE UTILITIES Various maintenance utilities are contained on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. See Chapter 6 for information on installing the utilities. UPDATING THE SYSTEM "Updating the System" is executed by Express Setup automatically.
Page 167: Making Backup Copies Of System Information
Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information in the following procedure: Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disc drive and reboot the system. Select [Tool menu (Normal mode)].
Page 168: Installing With The Oem-Fd For Mass Storage Device
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-31 Installing with the OEM-FD for Mass Storage Device This section explains how to install a driver for a mass storage devices when using NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to install an operating system. If your mass storage device is not supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, you must follow the procedure below..
Page 169 Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities This section describes how to use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD to install utilities on your server. NEC EXPRESSBUILDER NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (hereafter referred to as EXPRESSBUILDER) helps you install the operating system and management software or use the maintenance utilities.
Page 170: 6-2 Installing And Using Utilities
6-2 Installing and Using Utilities OS installation If you select this item, the Top menu appears. IMPORTANT: This tool is a configuration tool that is built on Windows PE 2.0 technology. Pay attention to the automatic reboot that occurs 72 hours after start.
Page 171 Installing and Using Utilities 6-3 Tool menu (Normal Mode) If you select this item, the Tool menu appears. You can use the following maintenance functions: – Maintenance Utility The Maintenance Utility is usually used by the service representative (see Chapter –...
Page 172 6-4 Installing and Using Utilities Tool menu (Redirection Mode) If you want to operate the server via the BIOS redirection (the console-less function), select this item. NOTE: If you operate the server via the Remote KVM function, select the "Tool menu (Normal mode)." The menu's functions are the same as the "Tool menu (Normal Mode)."...
Page 173: Autorun Menu
Installing and Using Utilities 6-5 Autorun Menu When the EXPRESSBUILDER disc is inserted into the DVD drive, Windows automatically launches the menu shown below: From this menu you can do the following: Read the User's Guide or other documents. Update the server system (Windows drivers). Install the management software.
Page 174: Parameter File Creator
Using a parameters file with Express Setup automates many of the installation steps of the operating system and system utilities. Also, you can reinstall the system with the same settings as before by using a parameter file. It is recommended to create a parameters file to setup the server with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Page 175: Parameters File
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the drive during parameters file creation. Start the operating system. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disc drive. The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER menu appears. Click [Setup Windows]. A menu appears.
Page 176 6-8 Installing and Using Utilities Click [Parameter File Creator]. The Parameter File Creator appears.
Page 177 Installing and Using Utilities 6-9 The [Load Parameters] step is displayed. Select [Do not load parameters] from the menu and click [Next]. Select the operating system to install. Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] from the menu and click [Next].
Page 178 6-10 Installing and Using Utilities Enter the logical drive settings. The [Enter RAID setting] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: "The number of the total physical devices displays the upper limit of devices that the RAID controller can support. The total of "The number of physical devices used to create the logical drive"...
Page 179 Installing and Using Utilities 6-11 Specify the installation medium and the Windows system partition. The [Specify medium / Partition] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: About partition size – Specify a partition size larger than the required minimum size for operating system installation.
Page 180 6-12 Installing and Using Utilities Enter the user information and client license mode. The [Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: A computer and user name are required. NOTE: Even if you do not enter an Administrator password, “...
Page 181 Installing and Using Utilities 6-13 Enter the network protocol settings. The [Enter network protocol] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. NOTE: The order of the network adapters may differ from the numbering of the LAN ports. Enter the domain or workgroup name.
Page 182 6-14 Installing and Using Utilities Select the Windows components to install. The [Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next] Select the applications to install. The [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
Page 183 Installing and Using Utilities 6-15 Save the parameters. The [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the parameters, insert a formatted floppy disk. Select [Save parameters], enter the file path of the parameters file in the text box, and click [Next].
Page 184 6-16 Installing and Using Utilities The floppy disk containing the parameters file is created. Click [Yes] to exit the Parameter File Creator. NOTES: If you wish to edit an existing parameters file, click "Load Parameters" in the [Load Parameters] screen. Refer to help to edit the parameters file.
Page 185: Nec Esmpro
Usage threshold values can help the system administrator monitor and prevent server overloads. Supplement Note the following in addition to the NOTE that is described in the online document for NEC ESMPRO. About the Monitoring of Chassis Sensors The fan and power supply installed in the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE) are monitored by the EM card.
Page 186: Megaraid Storage Manager
Before using MSM, read the "MegaRAID Storage Manager User's Guide" on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. Setup with Express Setup You can install MSM with Express Setup on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. When you start Express Setup, a dialog to install applications appears. Select [MSM] to install it. Manual Setup See the online document "MegaRAID Storage Manager User's Guide"...
Page 187: Nec Dianascope
Installing and Using Utilities 6-19 NEC DianaScope NEC DianaScope is an application that provides remote management of this server. See the online documents for details on the functions and installation of NEC DianaScope. NOTE: To manage this product using NEC DianaScope, a server license is required.
Page 188: Chapter 7
This chapter describes the daily maintenance of the CPU blade and precautions when relocating or storing it. MAKING BACKUP COPIES NEC recommends you make backup copies of your valuable data on a regular basis. For backup storage devices suitable for the CPU blade and backup tools, consult with your service representative.
Page 189: System Diagnostics
7-2 Maintenance SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS The system diagnostics run several tests on the CPU blade. Select [Tool menu] - [Test and diagnostics] in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to diagnose the system. Test Items The following items are tested by the system diagnostics: Memory...
Page 190: Startup And Exit Of System Diagnostics
LAN port of the Switch kit. Power on the CPU blade. Use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD to boot the system. Select [Tool menu (Normal mode)] when using the local console of the CPU. Select [Tool menu (Redirection mode)] when using the remote console.
Page 191 7-4 Maintenance Select [Test and diagnostics]. Select [End-User Mode]. The system diagnostics start. The system diagnostics take approximately three minutes to complete. When they are complete, the screen displays the following: Diagnostics tool title Test window title TeDoLi (TEst & Diagnosis On Linux) Ver001.00 (Build020901.1.1m) Test result Test End Start 10:06:58 End 10:09:58 Pass 000:03:00 TestTime 000:03:00...
Page 192 Reboots the system. <Reboot> Select <Reboot> in the [Enduser Menu]. The CPU blade restarts and the system boots from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. Exit NEC EXPRESSBUILDER and remove the DVD-ROM from the optical disc drive. Power off the CPU blade.
Page 193 7-6 Maintenance (This page is intentionally left blank.)
Page 194: Chapter 8
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting If your CPU blade does not operate as expected, read this chapter before assuming a failure. NOTE: To prevent an unexpected failure, it is recommended to install NEC ESMPRO.
Page 195: System Viewers
8-2 Troubleshooting SYSTEM VIEWERS You can monitor fault occurrences during system operation by using NEC ESMPRO. If any alert is reported to NEC ESMPRO Manager, it can viewed in the Operation Window, DataViewer, or AlertViewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager. [Example]...
Page 196: Error Messages
Troubleshooting 8-3 ERROR MESSAGES If an error occurs on 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 197 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 clogged with dust. Contact your service representative for maintenance. 0B74 The error occurred during voltage sensor reading Contact your service representative.
Page 198 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 199: Lamps
8-6 Troubleshooting LAMPS The CPU blade includes lamps to indicate the CPU blade status by using 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 200: Solving Problems
Troubleshooting 8-7 SOLVING PROBLEMS When the CPU blade does not operate as expected, see the following troubleshooting information before assuming a failure. If the CPU blade still fails to operate after following the troubleshooting information, note any error messages and contact your service representative. CPU Blade The operating system cannot be installed: Did you create a virtual disk?
Page 201 8-8 Troubleshooting Battery is not recognized, or the following message appears during POST: The battery hardware is missing or malfunctioning, or the battery is unplugged. If you continue to boot the system, the battery-backed cache will not function. Please contact technical support for assistance. Press 'D' to disable this warning (if your controller does not have a battery).
Page 202 Troubleshooting 8-9 Did you turn on the power of the Blade Enclosure at least 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.
Page 203 BIOS start message appears. Are memory and PCI devices that are incompatible with the CPU blade installed? → NEC cannot guarantee the operation of any devices other than those approved by NEC. "System Configuration Data Read Error" appears and POST pauses: Did you perform any of the following operations? –...
Page 204 Troubleshooting 8-11 Fails accessing 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 205 Is the hard disk drive compatible with 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 206 Troubleshooting 8-13 Fails to start the operating system: 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? → Remove the floppy disk and restart the CPU blade. Is the operating system damaged? →...
Page 207: Problems With Windows
8-14 Troubleshooting Problems with Windows There are some cases where the following event log is registered 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 208 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 Cannot install the operating system correctly: Did you read the notes on installing the operating system? →...
Page 209 8-16 Troubleshooting The Telnet Service is not installed: Adjust the computer name to 14 characters or less before installing the telnet service. <How to install the Telnet Service> Click [Run] on the Start menu. Type "tlntsvr /service" in the [Open] box and click [OK]. Click the Start menu, click [Control Panel], click [Computer Management], and then click [Services] to check that the telnet service is registered.
Page 210: Problems With Nec Expressbuilder
Troubleshooting 8-17 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER When the CPU blade will not boot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, check the following: Did you insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD during POST and restart the CPU blade? → If you do not insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD during POST and restart the CPU blade, an error message will appear or the operating system will boot.
Page 211: Problems With Express Setup
8-18 Troubleshooting Problems with Express Setup The system partition size issmaller than the specified value: → In Express Setup, there are some cases where the system partition size is c about 8MB smaller than the specified size. It is not a problem for normal system operation. The following message appears when you try to specify a partition size larger than the capacity of the hard disk drive: The creating of the partition was failed.
Page 212: Problems With Parameter File Creator
1) Click [Run] on the Start menu. 2) Type "%windir%\system32\mshta.exe /register" in the [Open] box and click [OK]. Problem with Disk Array Configuration Refer to the manuals on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD for any problems with the disk array on this system.
Page 213: Collecting Event Log
8-20 Troubleshooting COLLECTING EVENT LOG This section describes how to collect the event logs of the CPU blade. IMPORTANT: If a STOP error, system error, or stall occurs, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. Restarting the system due to an error may display a message indicating insufficient virtual memory.
Page 214: Collecting Configuration Information
Troubleshooting 8-21 COLLECTING CONFIGURATION INFORMATION This section describes how to collect the hardware configuration information. "Diagnostic Program" is used to collect the information. IMPORTANT: If a STOP error, system error, or stall occurs, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. Click the Start menu and click [Control Panel].
Page 215: Memory Dump
8-22 Troubleshooting MEMORY DUMP If an error occurs, the dump file should be saved to acquire necessary information. If you save the dump file to DAT, write that it is saved as "NTBackup" or "ARCServe" on the label. You can specify the location to save the diagnostic information. For more information, see Chapter IMPORTANT: Consult with your service representative before dumping the memory.
Page 216: Recovery For Windows System
Troubleshooting 8-23 RECOVERY FOR Windows SYSTEM If any file necessary for running the operating system 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 217: Maintenance Tools
Start the Maintenance Tools according to the following procedure: Turn on the peripheral devices and then the server. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disc drive. Press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot the server. The Boot Selection menu is displayed.
Page 218 Troubleshooting 8-25 Select "English." The tool menu is displayed. When you use a local console When you use a remote console Select a tool to start it.
Page 219: Function Of Maintenance Tools
The Off-line Maintenance Utility is started in Maintenance Utility. The Off-line Maintenance Utility is an operating system independent maintenance program. When you are unable to start the operating system dependent NEC ESMPRO to troubleshoot a problem, the Off-line Maintenance Utility can be used.
Page 220 This menu allows you to update the BIOS and firmware of the server by using an update disk (3.5-inch floppy disk) that is distributed by a 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 221: Maintenance Tools With Remote Console
IMPORTANT: Do not use this feature on any computer other than the server, or on any other server without NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Doing so may cause a failure of the server. Be sure to select [Tool menu (Redirection mode)] in the [Boot Selection] menu from the remote console.
Page 222 Troubleshooting 8-29 NOTE: The following BIOS settings will be set as shown below: LAN Controller: [Enabled] Serial Port A: [Enabled] Base I/O Address: [3F8] Interrupt: [IRQ 4] Serial Port B: [Enabled] Base I/O Address: [2F8] Interrupt: [IRQ 3] BIOS Redirection Port: [Serial Port B] Baud Rate: [19.2K]...
Page 223: Resetting The Cpu Blade
8-30 Troubleshooting 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 results in data loss if the operating system is running.
Page 224: Forced Shutdown
Troubleshooting 8-31 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 225: Upgrading Your Server
Make sure to use only optional devices and cables authorized by NEC. Repair costs of the server due to damage resulting from installation of such devices or cables will be charged even within the warranty period.
Page 226: Safety Notes
9-2 Upgrading Your Server SAFETY NOTES Observe the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely: 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 227: Anti-Static Measures
Upgrading Your Server 9-3 ANTI-STATIC MEASURES The CPU blade contains electronic components sensitive to static electricity. Avoid damage 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 case before touching a component to discharge static electricity from your body.
Page 228: 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 covers or CPU blades from other slots.
Page 229: Installation/Removal Procedure
Do not operate the system until confirming that the second CPU is in the normal state. Make sure to use a CPU authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party CPU may cause a failure of the CPU as well as the server. Repair costs of the server due to damage resulting from installation of such a CPU will be charged even within the warranty period.
Page 230 9-6 Upgrading Your Server NOTE: If two CPU’s with different revision levels are installed on the server, the following message may appear in the System Log of the Event Viewer. However, it is not a problem for normal system operation:...
Page 231 Upgrading Your Server 9-7 Installation Install the CPU in the following procedure: Shutdown the CPU blade and turn off the power. Remove the CPU blade from the Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure. Place the CPU blade on an anti-static sheet. Remove the two screws securing the top cover.
Page 232 9-8 Upgrading Your Server Confirm the location of the CPU socket. Remove the dummy heat sink and CPU cover from the socket. IMPORTANT: Keep the CPU cover for future use. Lift the socket lever. IMPORTANT: Open the lever fully. It can be opened 120 degrees or more.
Page 233 Upgrading Your Server 9-9 Place the CPU in the socket carefully. NOTE: Note the direction of the CPU. To prevent the CPU from being inserted into the socket incorrectly, a pin mark is placed on the CPU and the socket. Check the pin marks to insert the CPU into the socket correctly.
Page 234 Open "Device Manager. " 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 and run NEC EXPRESSBUILDER in Windows to update the system. Perform the above procedure if –...
Page 235 Upgrading Your Server 9-11 Removal To remove the CPU, follow Steps 1 through 6 of the installation procedure and perform Steps 7 through 15 in the reverse order. To remove the heat sink, remove the screws and gently slide it back and forth to loosen it.
Page 236: Dimm
For static notes, see the section "Anti-static Measures" described earlier. Make sure to use a DIMM authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party DIMM may cause a failure of the DIMM as well as the server. Repair costs of the server due to damage resulting from installation of such a DIMM will be charged even within the warranty period.
Page 237 Upgrading Your Server 9-13 Adding Order and Precautions The DIMM’s must be populated in pairs. The DIMM’s in a pair must have the same capacity and speed. Check the labels on the DIMM’s. Install pairs of DIMM’s into slots as follows: –...
Page 238 9-14 Upgrading Your Server Firmly hold the cover, move it slightly toward the rear of the CPU blade, and then lift the cover to remove it. IMPORTANT: Handle the cover carefully so as not to make contact with any electronic devices on the CPU blade. Open the levers at both ends of the DIMM socket.
Page 239 Upgrading Your Server 9-15 IMPORTANT: Use extreme care when installing a DIMM. Applying too much pressure can damage the socket. Keyed DIMM’s insert only one way. NOTE: Check the orientation of the DIMM. The connector of the DIMM is keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If the DIMM is correctly inserted into the DIMM socket, the levers close automatically.
Page 240 Remove the DIMM in the following procedure: NOTE: To remove the defective DIMM, check the error message appearing in POST or NEC ESMPRO to confirm the CPU blade where the DIMM is installed. Shutdown the CPU blade and turn off the power o.
Page 241: Mezzanine Card
Upgrading Your Server 9-17 Mezzanine Card The CPU blade can contain four mezzanine cards which allow network or file storage extension. To install a mezzanine card, use the mezzanine card slot on the CPU unit and the storage unit. The mezzanine card slot is factory-installed on the CPU unit and storage unit.
Page 242 9-18 Upgrading Your Server Mezzanine slot (Type II) CPU unit Mezzanine slot (Type I) Mezzanine slot (Type II) Mezzanine slot (Type I) Storage unit...
Page 243 Upgrading Your Server 9-19 Notes Note the following when installing or removing the mezzanine card. Be careful not to touch the terminals of the mezzanine card slot directly. Otherwise, the oil and dirt on your hands may adhere to the terminals and cause a contact failure. Set the optional ROM on the unbooted LAN device to "Disabled"...
Page 244 9-20 Upgrading Your Server Remove the two screws securing the top cover. Firmly hold the cover, move it slightly toward the rear of the CPU blade, and then lift the cover to remove it. IMPORTANT: Handle the cover carefully so as not to make contact with any electronic devices on the CPU blade.
Page 245 Upgrading Your Server 9-21 From the top of the CPU unit, position the connector of the mezzanine card so that it aligns with the connector of the mezzanine card slot, and insert the mezzanine card into the slot. Type I Type II IMPORTANT: Do not touch the terminals on the board.
Page 246 9-22 Upgrading Your Server Removal (CPU unit) To remove the mezzanine card, follow the procedure below: Shutdown the CPU blade and turn off the power. Remove the CPU blade from the Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure. Place the CPU blade on an anti-static sheet.
Page 247 Upgrading Your Server 9-23 Installation (Storage Unit) Install a mezzanine card in a mezzanine card slot in the following procedure: IMPORTANT: There are two types of mezzanine cards for the CPU blade: Type I and Type II. Type I mezzanine cards can be installed in Type I or Type II slots. Type II mezzanine cards can only be installed in Type II slots.
Page 248 9-24 Upgrading Your Server Firmly hold the cover, move it slightly toward the rear of the CPU blade, and then lift the cover to remove it. IMPORTANT: Handle the cover carefully so as not to make contact with any electronic devices on the CPU blade. Remove the cables from the connectors for signal cable (2)-A and (2)-B on the CPU unit and the storage unit.
Page 249 Upgrading Your Server 9-25 Remove the two screws securing the bracket. Remove the bracket. Remove the cable from the connector for signal cable (1). Remove the four screws from the CPU unit tray.
Page 250 9-26 Upgrading Your Server Firmly hold the CPU unit, move it slightly toward the rear of the CPU blade, and then lift the CPU unit to remove it. IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the cable removed in Step 9. From the top of the storage unit, position the connector of the mezzanine card so that it aligns with the connector of the mezzanine card slot, and insert the mezzanine card into the slot.
Page 251 Upgrading Your Server 9-27 Push the mezzanine card firmly to connect the card to the slot. Tighten the screws to secure the mezzanine card to the spacer on the storage unit. Replace the CPU unit tray. IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the cable removed in Step 9. Secure the CPU unit with the four screws.
Page 252 9-28 Upgrading Your Server Removal (Storage Unit) To remove the mezzanine card, follow the procedure below: Shutdown the CPU blade and turn off the power. Remove the CPU blade from the Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure. Place the CPU blade on an anti-static sheet.
Page 253 Upgrading Your Server 9-29 Replace the CPU unit tray. Secure the CPU unit tray with the four screws. Connect the cable to the connector for signal cable (1). Install the bracket. IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the cable connected in Step 16. Secure the bracket with the two screws.
Page 254: Hard Disk Drive
For static notes, see the section "Anti-static Measures" described earlier. Make sure to use a hard disk drive authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party hard disk drive may cause a failure of the hard disk drive as well as the server.
Page 255 Upgrading Your Server 9-31 Installation or Removal of Hard Disk Drive Install the hard disk drive in the following procedure. Install the hard disk drive in slot 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and then 5 in order. Remove a dummy tray from the slot to install a hard disk drive. IMPORTANT: Keep the dummy tray for future use.
Page 256 9-32 Upgrading Your Server Insert the end of the drive carrier into the hard disk drive slot carefully. Insert the drive carrier to the end of the slot and lift the lever. You will hear a click when the drive carrier is locked. NOTE: Make sure that the lever hook is hung on the frame.
Page 257: Specifications
Appendix A Specifications NEC Express5800/120Bb-m6 Item N8400-071AF N8400-072AF N8400-073AF N8400-074AF Type Quad-core Quad-core Quad-core Dual-core Intel Xeon Intel Xeon Intel Xeon Intel Xeon         processor processor processor processor X5460 L5420 E5405 X5260 Clock 3.16GHz...
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Page 259: Installing The Operating System
Use the keyboard only when the USB floppy disk drive is not being accessed (the access lamp is off). System update If the system configuration is modified, always update the system by using the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. See Chapter 6 for details.
Page 260 B-2 Installing the Operating System Re-installation to dynamic disk When reinstalling the operating system on a hard disk drive that is upgraded to a dynamic disk, one or more partitions may exist. If you wish to retain the partitions, note the following: <Example>...
Page 261 Installing the Operating System B-3 Creating Partition Size For Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions: The system partition size 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 Dump file Size...
Page 262 B-4 Installing the Operating System For Windows Server 2003: The system partition size 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 Dump file Size...
Page 263 Before beginning installation, prepare the following items: DVD-ROM drive Floppy disk drive NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (DVD-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 264 B-6 Installing the Operating System Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD provided with the server supports the following mass storage controllers for installation: NOTE: If you want to install the OS using a mass storage controller other than the ones listed below, see "Installing with the OEM-FD for...
Page 265 Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. Insert the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive and press Enter. A list of the drivers for the mass storage devices is displayed.
Page 266 B-8 Installing the Operating System When the installation of Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition finishes, the system reboots automatically. The [Windows Setup] screen will be displayed after logging on to the system. IMPORTANT: The [Windows Setup] screen may not be displayed. Be sure to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition DISC 2 according to the following procedures.
Page 267 Follow the steps below to install and configure the device drivers. Installing Fibre Channel Controller Driver (N8403-018) If you use the FibreChannel Controller (N8403-018), update your system with the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. The Fibre Channel controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 268 Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. Insert the Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive and press Enter. A list of the drivers for the mass storage devices is displayed.
Page 269 Installing the Operating System B-11 If an optional device is installed, select the proper driver and press Enter. – Emulex LPX000 PCI Fibre Channel HBA (When Fibre Channel controller (N8403-018) is used). When the following message is shown, press Enter to start "Welcome to Setup." When the installation of Windows Server 2003 finishes, the system reboots automatically.
Page 270 Follow the steps below to install and configure the device drivers. Installing Fibre Channel Controller Driver (N8403-018) If you use the FibreChannel Controller (N8403-018), update your system with the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. The Fibre Channel controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 271: Remote Desktop For Management
Installing the Operating System B-13 REMOTE DESKTOP FOR MANAGEMENT This section describes the necessary configuration settings of the Remote Desktop for Management for Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions or Windows Server 2003. IMPORTANT: The license for Sever Client Access is not needed to use the Remote Desktop for Management.
Page 272: Setup Of Device Driver (Normally Installed In Server
B-14 Installing the Operating System SETUP OF DEVICE DRIVER (NORMALLY INSTALLED IN SERVER) For the installation and setup of each optional device driver, refer to the documentation provided with the device. Network Driver The two network drivers for the standard equipment are automatically installed. However, the transfer rate and duplex mode of each network driver must be set.
Page 273 Installing the Operating System B-15 When the system is Windows Server 2003 [When PROSet is not installed] Open [Local Area Connection Properties]. 1. Click [Start], click [Control Panel], click [Network Connections], and click [Local Area Connection]. Click [Configure]. The properties dialog box for the network adapter appears. Click the [Advanced] tab and specify [Link Speed &...
Page 274: Proset
PROSet is necessary to utilize these features. Follow the procedure below to install PROSet: When the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. Open [Windows Explorer]. Click [Start], click [Programs], click [Accessories], and click [Windows Explorer].
Page 275 Installing the Operating System B-17 When the system is Windows Server 2003 Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. Open [Windows Explorer]. Click [Start], click [Programs], click [Accessories], and click [Windows Explorer]. Run "dxsetup.exe" in the following directory: \001\win\winnt\dotnet\ns41s\proset\2kxpws03 The [Intel(R) PROSet - Install Shield Wizard] starts.
Page 276: Graphics Accelerator
Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the DVD-ROM drive and restart the system. Fibre Channel Controller Driver If you use the FibreChannel Controller (N8403-018), update your system with the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. The Fibre Channel Controller driver will be installed automatically.
Page 277: Optional Network Board Driver
Installing the Operating System B-19 Optional Network Board Driver If you want to use the optional Network Board (N8403-017/020), install the driver stored on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. For Windows Server 2003, the driver is in the following directory: "\001\win\winnt\dotnet\ns41s\pro1000\ws03xp2k"...
Page 278: Setup Of Adapter Fault Tolerance (Aft)/Adaptive Load Balancing (Alb
B-20 Installing the Operating System Setup of Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that places more than one LAN controller on the same LAN (same segment), and automatically switches the process of the primary controller to the backup controller when any trouble occurs on the primary.
Page 279 Installing the Operating System B-21 When the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Open [Intel(R) PROSet]. Click [Start], click [Control Panel], click [Administrative Tools], and click [Computer Management]. Double-click the [(Network Adapter Name)] in the Network Adapter list. Select the [Teaming] tab, check [Team with other adapters], and click [New Team...]. The [New Team Wizard] dialog box appears.
Page 280 B-22 Installing the Operating System When the system is Windows Server 2003 Open [Intel(R) PROSet]. Click [Start], click [Control Panel], click [Administrative Tools], and click [Computer Management]. Double-click the [(Network Adapter Name)] in the Network Adapter list. Select the [Teaming] tab, check [Team with other adapters], and click [New Team...]. The [New Team Wizard] dialog box appears.
Page 281: Re-Installation Of The Network Driver
Installing the Operating System B-23 RE-INSTALLATION OF THE NETWORK DRIVER When the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions If you delete the network drivers, follow the procedure below to reinstall them: Restart the operating system. The [Upgrade Device Driver Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Next].
Page 282 B-24 Installing the Operating System When the system is Windows Server 2003 If you delete the network drivers, follow the procedure below to reinstall them: Restart the operating system. The [Upgrade Device Driver Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Next]. Select the [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)] radio button and click [Next].
Page 283: Setting For Solving Problems
Installing the Operating System B-25 SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Configure the following settings in advance to ensure quick recovery from system failures. Memory Dump (Debug Information) - Windows Server 2003 - This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) on the server.
Page 284 B-26 Installing the Operating System IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions [Complete memory dump] should be specified for writing debug information. However, if the mounted memory size is over 2GB, specify [Kernel memory dump]. You cannot specify [Complete memory dump]. Specify a disk drive that has free space in excess of the memory size on the system +1MB or more.
Page 285 Installing the Operating System B-27 Click [Settings] in the [Performance] box. The [Performance Options] window appears. Click the [Advanced] tab in the [Performance Options] window. Click [Change] in the [Virtual memory] box. Change the value set for [Initial Size] in the [Paging file size for selected drive] box to the [Recommended] value or more, and then click [Set].
Page 286: Dr. Watson
B-28 Installing the Operating System Dr. Watson Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. When an application error occurs, Dr. Watson diagnoses the system and records the diagnostic information in a log file. Configure Dr. Watson to collect diagnostic information in the following procedure: Click [Run...] on the [Start] menu.
Page 287: Network Monitor
Installing the Operating System B-29 Network Monitor A network monitor is useful for discovering the causes of network failures and determining the necessary steps to resolve them. To use a network monitor, you need to restart the system after installation. It is recommended to install a network monitor before a failure occurs. From the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel].
Page 288: Re-Installing The Operation System If Multiple Logical Drives Exist
B-30 Installing the Operating System Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist [Before Re-installing the Operation System] Be sure to make backup copies before reinstalling the operating system. [Re-installing the Operation System] Start a clean installation following the procedure described in this manual. Specify the partition where you want to install the operating system when the following message appears: The following list shows the existing partitions and...
Page 289 Installing the Operating System B-31 [Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter] Modify the drive letter of the system or boot volume in the following procedure: Click [Start], right-click [My Computer], and select [Manage] to start [Computer Management]. Select [Disk Management] in the left side of the window. Right-click a volume and select [Change Drive Letter and Path...].
Page 290: Updating The System
Log on to the system as a user with administrator authority for the TS client. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the DVD-ROM drive of the TS client. If the autorun menu appears on the TS client screen, close the menu.
Page 291: Update From Ts Client (Windows Server 2003
Log on to the system as a user with administrator authority for the TS client. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the DVD-ROM drive of the TS client. If the autorun menu appears on the TS client screen, close the menu.
Page 292: Local Update
Local Update Log on to the system as a user with administrator authority. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. Click "Setup Windows" in "Menu Items" and select [Update the System]. Follow the messages appearing on the screen.

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