Chapter 2: Useful Features The details of system BIOS settings, RAID Configuration Utility, and EXPRESSBUILDER Chapter 3: Appendix Error messages and Windows Event Logs Other manuals The detail of NEC ESMPRO, Universal RAID Utility, and other features. Express5800/T110j-S, T110j-S (2nd-Gen) User’s Guide...
Contents Contents Manuals ................................. 2 Contents ................................3 Conventions Used in This Document ........................6 Signs and symbols for safety ........................6 Notations used in the text ..........................7 Optical disk drive ............................7 Hard disk drive .............................. 7 Removable media ............................7 Abbreviations of Operating Systems(Windows) ....................
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Contents Removing the Front Bezel ....................... 37 TPM Kit ............................38 Installation ......................... 38 Memory (DIMM) ..........................39 Maximum supported memory size ..................40 Installation order ........................ 40 Operating speed ........................ 41 Installation ......................... 42 Removal ..........................43 Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System ..............44 Using the Software RAID (SW RAID) ................
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Contents POST ............................. 114 POST sequence ......................114 POST error messages ..................... 115 BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) ........................116 Overview ............................116 Starting and Exiting SETUP ......................116 Starting SETUP ....................... 116 Exiting SETUP ......................... 116 Usage of SETUP ........................... 117 Cases that Require Changes ......................
Conventions Used in This Document Conventions Used in This Document Signs and symbols for safety WARNING and CAUTION are used in this guide as following meaning. WARNING Indicates there is a risk of death or serious personal injury CAUTION Indicates there is a risk of burns, other personal injury, or property damage Precautions and notices against hazards are presented with one of the following three symbols.
Conventions Used in This Document Notations used in the text In addition to safety-related symbols urging caution, three other types of notations are used in this document. These notations have the following meanings. Important Indicates critical items that must be followed when handling hardware or operating software. If the procedures described are not followed, server failure, data loss, and other serious malfunctions could occur.
Conventions Used in This Document Abbreviations of Operating Systems(Windows) Windows Operating Systems are referred to as follows. See Chapter 1 (1.2 Supported Windows OS) in Installation Guide (Windows) for detailed information. Notations in this document Official names of Windows Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2019 Standard...
Trademarks Trademarks Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel, Pentium, Core i3 and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation of the United States. All other product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective trademark owners.
License Notification License Notification The System BIOS of this product contains open source software for the following license. EDK/EDKII OpenSSL AMI CRYPTO LIBRARY USING WPA SUPPLICANT Open source software of following license is included in the part of this product (Off-line Tools). ...
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License Notification AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OpenSSL PROJECT OR ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
2. This document is subject to change at any time without notice. 3. Do not make copies or alter the document content without permission from NEC Corporation. 4. If you have any concerns, or discover errors or omissions in this document, contact your sales representative.
Warnings and Additions to This Document Warning labels Warning labels are attached on or near the components with potential hazards. These labels are either attached or printed on the components. Do not remove or black out this label and keep it clean. If no label is attached or printed on the server contact your sales representative.
Tape media: Approximately 1 day For optional devices, we recommend you use our NEC products. Even if they are successfully installed or connected, installation of unsupported devices can cause the server to malfunction or even failure. You will be charged to repair failure or damage caused by use of such products even within warranty period.
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Warnings and Additions to This Document Tips for your health and safety Using a computer extensively may affect different parts of your body. Here are tips you should follow while working on a computer to minimize strain on your body. Keep proper posture The basic body position for using a computer is sitting straight with your hands on the keyboard parallel with the floor, and your eyes...
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/T110j-S, T110j-S(2nd-Gen) General Description This chapter introduces the features of this server and the name of each part. 1. Introduction 2. Accessories Describes the accessories of the server. 3. Features Describes the features of the server and the server management.
The server is designed with consideration of not only reliability but also expandability, which enables you to use it as a network server. Read this document before using the server thoroughly to fully understand handling of Express5800 Series Server and appreciate its functions to the maximum extent.
Chapter 1 General Description 2. Accessories Accessories The carton box contains various accessories which are required for setup or maintenance. Make sure you have them all for future use. Rubber Foot Bezel Lock Key Screw for fix to backup device ...
You can manage the version of firmware or software on the server and update them with an update package by using NEC ESMPRO Manager and ExpressUpdate Agent. This feature automatically updates multiple packages without stopping the system by using NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Names and Functions of Parts The names and the functions of the server's parts are as follows. Front of the Server Front Bezel USB Connectors (front) A cover for protecting the front part of the server. Connectors for connecting USB 3.0 interface devices.
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Rear View 11-(1) 11-(2) 7-(1) 6-(1) 6-(2) 7-(2) 10 9 PCI#1 PCI#2 PCI#3 PCI#4 AC Inlet LAN Connectors A socket for connecting a power cord. 7-(1) LAN1 connector. PCI Slots 7-(2) LAN2 connector.
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Internal View <Non-redundant power supply model> Power Supply Unit 3.5-inch Expansion Bay 1 Cooling Fan (CPU) 3.5-inch Expansion Bay 2 DIMM Slots Motherboard Hard Disk Drive Bay PCI Slot The figure shows the view when 2.5-inch hard disk drives Cooling Fan (rear) are installed.
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Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts <Redundant power supply model> Power Supply Unit 3.5-inch Expansion Bay 1 Cooling Fan (CPU) 3.5-inch Expansion Bay 2 DIMM Slots Motherboard Hard Disk Drive Bay PCI Slot The figure shows the view when 2.5-inch hard disk drives Cooling Fan (rear) are installed.
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Motherboard 28 29 1-(2) 1-(4) 1-(1) 1-(3) 17-(1) 17-(2) 17-(3) 17-(4) DIMM Slots (the number after hyphen indicates DIMM PMBus Connector number) TPM kit Connector Power Connector Mini-SAS HD Connector CPU Socket USB Connector (for internal) CPU Cooling Fan Connector (FAN1)
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts Indicators This section explains the meanings of the following LEDs. Battery LED (Optional) LINK/ACT POWER LED POWER CAPPING LED STATUS LED1,2 Global HDD LED1,2 Optical disk access LED SPEED LED Front view Rear view 4.5.1...
STATUS LED 1 is off or STATUS LED 2 lights/flashes amber if there is a hardware failure. Tips If NEC ESMPRO is installed, you can view error logs to check the causes of failures. The following table lists STATUS LED patterns, their description and action. If the LED indication does not change even if the action below is performed, contact your sales representative.
(Only RAID system configuration with 2.5 HDD cage). SEL area becomes 75% full (768 records) Clear the SEL by Server Configuration Utility, BMC Management Console or NEC ESMPRO Manager. A charge of internal simple UPS is less than Check the AC cords connection and charge 5%.
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts 4.5.5 Optical Disk Access LED The LED lights/flashes when the media set on the optical disk drive is being accessed. 4.5.6 DISK LED 1, 2 When 2.5-inch HDD cage is installed, each drive has its respective LED (DISK LED). DISK LED 2 (amber) DISK LED 1 (green) DISK1 LED 1,2 pattern...
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts 4.5.7 LEDs for LAN connectors The LAN connectors on rear panel have LINK/ACT LED and SPEED LED. LINK/ACT LED LAN 1 Connector SPEED LED LINK/ACT LED LAN 2 Connector SPEED LED LINK/ACT LED Management LAN Connector SPEED LED...
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts 4.5.8 AC POWER LED on power supply unit When a redundant power supply unit is installed, the AC POWER LED is available on each power supply unit. AC POWER LED (N8100-2810F) AC POWER LED (N8100-2682F/2808F)
Chapter 1 General Description 4. Names and Functions of Parts 4.5.9 Battery LED (Optional) When N8181-152 Internal simple UPS is installed, the Battery LED is available on the internal simple UPS. Battery LED Battery LED ( This LED indicates the state of the internal simple UPS. LED pattern Description Exhausted...
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/T110j-S, T110j-S (2nd-Gen) Preparations This chapter describes preparations for using this server. 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Describes how to install or remove optional devices. You can skip this section if you did not purchase any optional devices.
If you did not purchase any optional device requiring installation, you can skip this section. Important Use only the devices and cables specified by NEC. You will be charged to repair damages, malfunctions, and failures caused by the use of any devices or cables not specified for use with this server even within the warranty period.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Overview of Installation and Removal Install/remove components by using the following procedure. Turn the server off. See Chapter 3 (6. Turning off the Server). Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and the server. Disconnect all cables connected to the connector at the rear.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Removing the Side Cover Remove the side cover by using the following procedure. See the steps 1 to 3 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Unlock the chassis, if necessary. Lay the server slowly and gently so that the side cover faces upward and remove a screw.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Removing the Front Bezel Remove the front bezel by using the following procedure. See the steps 1 to 3 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Remove the screw. Place the server in the direction shown in the figure.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices TPM Kit This section describes the procedure for installing optional TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Kit. TPM kit connector Installation Install the TPM Kit in accordance with the following procedure. Note The TPM kit once installed cannot be removed. See the steps 1 to 3 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.
Up to 64 GB (16 GB 4) of memory can be installed. Important Use only the DIMMs specified by NEC. Installing a DIMM from a third party may cause the server to fail. You will be charged to repair failures or damages caused by the use of such products even within the warranty period.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Maximum supported memory size The maximum available memory size on the server depends on the architecture (x86 architecture) and OS specs. A list of maximum memory sizes The maximum memory size The maximum memory size supported on each OS supported on the server Windows Server 2019 Datacenter...
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Operating speed Maximum operating speed of DDR4 memory depends on the type of CPU and the number of DIMMs. Refer to following table for details. Operating speed CPU type 1 DIMM installed 2 DIMMs installed 3 DIMMs installed 4 DIMMs installed Xeon E series 2666MHz...
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installation Install a DIMM by using the following procedure. See the steps 1 to 4 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. Hold the server with both hands and slowly and gently lay it so that the left side faces upward Open both levers of the target DIMM slot outward.
When removing a defective DIMM, check error messages displayed at POST or NEC ESMPRO and check the DIMM slot where the defective DIMM is installed. At least one DIMM needs to be installed for the server to operate.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System This section describes how to use the hard disk drives installed in the HDD cage at the front of the server in the RAID system.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Using an optional RAID controller Change jumper setting to 1-2 (Disabled) on motherboard. Note When installing an optional RAID Controller, start the BIOS Setup utility, select PCI Subsystem from the Advanced menu, and then make sure that the parameter of PCI Express Slot xx I/O ROM (xx is PCI slot number) is set to Enabled.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Notes on setting up a RAID System Note the following points when setting up a RAID system. The number of hard disk drives required varies depending on the RAID level. If SW RAID controller or an optional RAID controller (N8103-205/206/210) is used, the RAID system cannot be built in RAID5/RAID6/RAID50/RAID60.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Flash Backup Unit for RAID Controller When using the RAID controller (N8103-206/207/208), the optional FBU is used in order to avoid data loss caused by accidents during a write-back operation. N8103-209 Flash Backup Unit Handling precautions Observe the following precautions to use the extra battery.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Connecting the flash backup unit control cable To connect the flash backup unit control cable into the flash backup unit, see the following figure. Check the form of the connector and connect the cable straight into the connector. Getting ready to install the flash backup unit...
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Install the flash backup unit to this server with one screw and fixing bracket provided with the flash backup unit. Screw Insert the two hooks of the anchoring bracket into the holes on the front panel bracket.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Connecting to a RAID Controller Connect another connector of the flash backup unit control cable to the RAID controller. Check the marker of the connector and connect the cable straight into the connector. Be careful not to press it in at an angle when connecting.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices PCI Card This server provides four slots where PCI cards can be installed. Important To avoid static electricity, see Chapter 1 (1.8 Anti-static Measures) in Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices. When installing PCI cards, see Chapter 2 (1.9.2 List of optional devices and installation slots) to prevent mistaking slot numbers.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Notes Read the following notes when installing or removing a PCI card. Do not touch the terminals of cards and the leads of electronic components with your bare hand. Fingerprints and dust left on them cause the server to malfunction due to a connection failure or damage to the leads.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices List of optional devices and installation slots PCI Express 3.0 PCI#1 PCI#2 PCI#3 PCI#4 PCI slot performance Product lane lane lane lane Model name Remark name PCI slot size Low Profile PCI board socket type Size of mountable board 168 mm or less N8103-184...
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices PCI slot limitations See the section 1.9.2 List of optional devices and installation slots. There is no limitation for the installing PCI cards (due to the number of interrupts that can be processed in the system) depending on the installed processor. PCI slot limitations for VMware ...
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installation Install a PCI card to connect to a PCI slot by using the following procedure. Before installation, make sure the switch or jumper settings on the PCI card are proper according to the instruction manual supplied with the card if necessary.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices When the rear panel of the card firmly engaged with the spring, firmly press the card into the slot so that the component parts of the card securely connect to the slot. Important If you have trouble installing the card, remove the card once and try again.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Configuration after installing Depending on the type of card installed, you need to use a utility, such as the BIOS setup utility, a setup utility provided with the card, following installation to modify server settings. Follow the instructions in the manual provided with the card to specify the correct settings.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installing the N8117-01A extra RS-232C connector kit Install a PCI card to connect to the PCI slot by using the following procedure. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connector kit. The component parts for N8117-01A are as follows: Item no.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Make sure that you are properly inserting the bracket edge into the frame guide, and attach it securely. Arrange the cable so as not to buffer other PCI cards, and connect to the COM connector used for internal connections in the motherboard.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installing the N8181-172 Additional fan kit for PCIe card For Cooling Neoface Accelerator(N8105-52), the installation of additional fan kit is required. The additional fan kit for PCI can only be installed on the redundant power supply model. SATA-DOM could not support when this additional fan kit applied.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Remove original USB BRACKET (no screw thread) from motherboard. Mount USB BRACKET (has screw thread) on motherboard. On the motherboard in which a FAN assy is installed a screw of (1) is removed once, and fix a FAN assy using a removed screw.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Connect Fan cable to fan connector on motherboard. FAN4 Open the PCI HOLDER and remove the blank cover of PCI slot #3. Make sure PCI bracket is aligned and sit appropriate within frame guide. Express5800/T110j-S, T110j-S (2nd-Gen) User’s Guide...
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Close the PCI Holder. When it locks, you will hear a clicking sound. Mount fan duct ASSY by 2 pcs of snap rivets. Insert the 3.5” hard disk drive attached to the tray into the slot of the HDD cage. When it pushed to the end, it locks with a click.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Motherboard’s Jumper setting The jumper on motherboard must be configured when using this product. When using this product, set jumper (TESLA_P4) on the motherboard to “Enabled” (Set to 2-3). If this product is not used, set jumper (TESLA_P4) on the motherboard to “Disabled” (Set to 1-2). TESLA_P4 3 2 1 3 2 1...
Cage Kit (2.5-inch HDD cage) can be installed in the HDD bay in this server. The N8154-83F 2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit (extra 2.5-inch HDD cage) can be installed in 3.5-inch expansion bay 1. Important Use hard disk drives provided by NEC. N8154-136 3.5-inch non-Hot Plug...
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installing a 3.5-inch HDD cage and hard disk drives Install a 3.5-inch HDD cage in the server by using the following procedure. See Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. To remove the side cover and the front bezel, see Chapter 2 (1.3 Removing the Side Cover and 1.4 Removing the Front Bezel).
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Mount the HDD trays that come with the HDD cage from both sides of the 3.5-inch hard disk drive. Mount the tray marked "A" on the left side, and the tray marked "B" on the right side. Mount the hard disk drive so that the flat face of the hard disk drive faces downward.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Press the part shown in the figure to unlock the HDD tray, and then remove the hard disk drive out from the HDD cage. Assemble the server. Express5800/T110j-S, T110j-S (2nd-Gen) User’s Guide...
The N8154-82F 2.5-inch HDD cage can mount a SAS HDD, and the N8154-83F 2.5-inch extra HDD cage can mount a SATA HDD, and vice versa. Important Use hard disk drives provided by NEC. N8154-83F 2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit...
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Install a 2.5-inch HDD cage in the server by using the following procedure. See Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. To remove the side cover and the front bezel, see Chapter 2 (1.3 Removing the Side Cover and 1.4 Removing the Front Bezel).
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices ② Make sure lock plate insert into HDD cage slits near the “!” icon in triangle mark. (Total 2 places shown in the figure.) ③ Make sure lock spring on chassis had fix lock plate securely.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installing an extra 2.5-inch HDD cage Two hard disks can be added by using an extra 2.5-inch HDD cage (2.5-inch Hot Plug Drive Cage Kit). Install an extra 2.5-inch HDD cage in the server by using the following procedure. See Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Open the front door of the standard 2.5-inch HDD cage. Slide the tab on the bezel of the extra 2.5- inch HDD cage in the direction shown by the arrow, and then remove it from the bezel. Sliding this tab toward the outside of the bezel enables you to lock the bezel of the extra 2.5-inch HDD cage when the front door of the standard 2.5-inch...
HDD cage. ② When finished, close the lever to lock the hard disk drive. Use only the hard disk drives provided by NEC. For details, contact your Important sales representative. If you remove two or more hard disk drives while the server is on, the logical drive will be damaged.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.11 Optical Disk Drive Procedures for replacing the standard optical disk drive with the optional internal DVD Super MULTI drive are described below. Important Do not install a third party drive. Replacing drives Follow the procedure below to replace your drive with the optional internal DVD Super MULTI drive.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Mount the bracket for the optical disk drive on the DVD SuperMULTI drive. Install the bracket with DVD SuperMULTI drive installed to the server. Connect the SATA cable and DC power cable you disconnected in step 3 to the server. This completes the installation procedures.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.12 Backup Devices The 3.5-inch expansion bay of the server can contain a backup device such as a magnetic tape drive. In redundant power unit server, install the backup device in 3.5-inch expansion bay 1. Non-redundant power unit server, install the backup device in 3.5-inch expansion bay 2.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installation Install a backup device by using the following procedure. See Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. To remove the side cover and the front bezel, see Chapter 2 (1.3 Removing the Side Cover and 1.4 Removing the Front Bezel).
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.13 N8181-152/153 Internal simple UPS N8181-152 optional Internal simple UPS can be installed to 3.5-inch expansion bay 2 of this server. The internal simple UPS can be installed only on the model that has non-redundant power supply. 3.5-inch expansion bay 2 3.5-inch...
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installation for N8181-153 Internal simple UPS Control Kit Install N8181-153 Internal simple UPS Control Kit first before installing N8181-152 Internal simple UPS. See Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations. To remove the side cover and the front bezel, see Chapter 2 (1.3 Removing the Side Cover and 1.4 Removing the Front Bezel).
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Mount the control kit in front of power unit, with the following procedures. <1> Insert the control kit under the 3.5-inch expansion bay. <2> Fix it with a countersunk screw and a flat- head screw.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices <5> Connect two power cords that removed in step <3> to connector on the control kit. (The parts indicated by circle on the figure on the right) <6> Connect two power cords on control kit to the connector on the motherboard you removed at step <3>.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Put the device tray with LED cable back to 3.5- inch expansion bay. Then connect LED cable to the connector of the control kit. Express5800/T110j-S, T110j-S (2nd-Gen) User’s Guide...
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Installation for N8181-152 Internal simple UPS Install N8181-152 Internal simple UPS with the following procedures. 1. Mount N8181-152 Internal simple UPS to the battery holder bracket that is accessory of N8181- 153. 2.
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You can configure the internal battery by BMC Management Console, NEC ESMPRO Manager, or Server Configuration Utility. For details, see the online help stored in BMC Management Console and NEC ESMPRO Manager, see Chapter 2 (2.4 Battery Configuration) in the “Maintenance Guide” about Server Configuration Utility.
Charge the battery before you start operation. You can check charging state and settings of internal • battery with BMC Management Console or NEC ESMPRO. For details, see the manual provided with each tool. Following is the limitations when using internal battery.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.14 High Temperature Resistant kit The N8181-140F high-temperature resistant kit of this server enables you to use this server under the environment of 5°C to 48°C. When the high-temperature resistant kit is purchased, the following configuration is required. •...
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.15 VMware ESXi Base kit (N8106-018) This section describes the procedure for installing optional VMware ESXi Base kit. Serial ATA connector (for VMware ESXi Base kit) Installation Install the VMware ESXi Base kit in accordance with the following procedure. See steps 1 to 4 in Chapter 2 (1.2 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.16 Connecting Cables This section shows an example of internal device cable connection. Internal interface cables This section describes the connection of internal interface cables. Tips The figure shown here primarily describes connections. For more information about the connectors on the motherboard, see Chapter 1 (4.4 Motherboard).
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Adding an optional RAID controller (N8103-205/206/210) When the optional RAID controller (N8103-205/206/210) is additionally installed, use the SATA cable attached to the 3.5-type HDD cage (N8154-136) and RAID LED cable (K410-444(00)). At first, install the hard disk drive into the leftmost slot viewing from the front side, and then install the remaining disks in order.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Connecting a RAID controller (N8103-206/210) and an extra 2.5-inch HDD cage (N8154-83F) When the RAID controller (N8103-206/210) is additionally installed, and the additional 2.5-type HDD cage (N8154-83) is installed, install OS to the 2.5-type HDD cage. Connect the SATA cable attached to the 3.5- type HDD cage (N8154-136), optional KK410-444(00) RAID LED cable, and K410-364(00) built-in SAS/SATA cable.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices RAID Controller N8103-206/207/208/210/211 RAID Controller N8103-205 Black Black Using 2.5-inch hard disk drives Connect the cables as in the following figure when adding 2.5-inch hard disk drives. Install the hard disk drives in order from slot 0. ...
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Adding a RAID controller (N8103-205/206/207/208/210/211) When the RAID controller (N8103-205/206/207/208/210/211) is additionally installed, and when the RAID configuration is formed by using the RAID controller (N8103-205/206/207/208/210/211) while SAS or SATA hard disk drive is installed, use the SATA cable attached to the 2.5-type HDD cage (N8154-82) and additional 2.5-type HDD cage (N8154-83).
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices (2) Connecting backup devices The 3.5-inch expansion bay of the server can mount USB devices for internal connection. Mounting an internal USB device on non-redundant power supply model Use the internal USB cable “K410-352(00)”. Mounting an internal USB device on redundant power supply model Use the internal USB cable “K410-352(00)”.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices (3) Connecting Dual M.2 SATA mount kit (N8118-307) The server can mount dual M.2 SATA mount kit (N8118-307) which mounted at most 2 of 120GB M.2 SATA SSD (N8150-736) or 240GB M.2 SATA SSD (N8150-1732) for internal connection. (In case of 2 set M.2 SSD installed, both M.2 SSD should be same capacity.) When SSD is used in software RAID Use the dedicated internal SAS/SATA cable (K410-365(00)) and connecting to the miniSAS connector on...
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices When SSD is used in hardware RAID Use the dedicated internal SAS/SATA cable (K410-365(00)) and connecting to the RAID controller. Note M.2 SATA SSD and hard disc drive cannot be connected to the same RAID controller.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices Power cables The figure below shows an example of connecting the power cables. Power cables other than those shown here are not used by the devices. (1) Using 3.5-inch hard disk drives in non-redundant power supply model, an extra 2.5-inch HDD cage and a backup device (N8154-136)...
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices (3) Using 2.5-inch hard disk drives in non-redundant power supply model, an extra 2.5-inch HDD cage and a backup device (4) Using 2.5-inch hard disk drives in liquid cooling model, and an extra 2.5-inch HDD cage or 3.5- inch backup device (N8154-82F)...
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Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices (5) Using internal battery The figure below is an example of when 3.5-inch hard disk drive and extra 2.5-inch HDD cage are mounted. See the figures above for other mounting constitution. (N8154-136) Express5800/T110j-S, T110j-S (2nd-Gen) User’s Guide...
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.17 Attaching the Front Bezel You can attach the front bezel by reversing the removal procedure. Insert the tab inside the front bezel into the hole on the front upper side of the server, push the left side of the front bezel toward the server, and then lock the bezel by using the tab on the upper side of the bezel.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.18 Installing the Side Cover You can attach the side cover by reversing the removal procedure. Make sure that hooks at both the top and bottom of the side cover are securely inserted in the holes on the server frame.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 1.19 Temperature Limitation for Supported CPU List [in Normal Temperature Environment] Air Cooling Liquid Cooling Ambient CPU Type Bezel Temperature T110j-S T110j-S T110j-S T110j-S (2nd-Gen) (2nd-Gen) Standard ○ ○(~35℃) - - E-2174G, E-2274G ~40℃...
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Installation and Connection This section describes how to position the server and connect cables. Installation CAUTION Be sure to observe the following precautions to use of the server safely. Failure to observe the precautions may cause burns, injury, and property damage. For details, refer to Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Do not install the server in an environment in which any of the following conditions apply: Installing the server in any of the following conditions will cause the server to malfunction. Places where corrosive gas is present, such as environments where there is sulfur vapor in the atmosphere, or Place of drastic temperature change,...
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Preparation for installation (1) Mounting for vertical For vertical use of the server, set the stabilizer attached to the bottom of the server as instructed below. Removing/installing the stabilizer Removing the stabilizer Release the lock lever and slide it in the direction of the arrow to remove. Lock lever Installing the stabilizer Insert the tab of the stabilizer into the slot of the server as shown in the figure below.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Set up the server as shown in the figure after attaching the stabilizers. Tips When two or more servers are installed vertically side by side, installing the stabilizers in slots 1 and 2 alternately can remove the gap between servers. The server in which the The server in which the stabilizer is installed in slot 2...
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Connection Connect peripheral devices to the server. Connectors that enable a variety of peripheral devices to be connected are provided at the front and rear of the server. Figures on the following pages show the peripheral devices that can be connected as standard.
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Interface cables Connect the interface cable before connecting the power cord. Important Turn off the server and peripheral devices to be connected before connecting. If you use the third party display or peripheral devices, and connect the interface cable, contact the sales representative to check whether they can be used.
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Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection <Front view> USB devices <Rear view> A device with serial interface (such as a modem) Connect the provided power cord to an outlet when the cable connection Display unit is complete. Hub/Switching hub USB devices (such as a terminal adapter) Express5800/T110j-S, T110j-S (2nd-Gen) User’s Guide...
Chapter 2 Preparations 2. Installation and Connection Power cord Connect the provided power cord to the server. When the power cord is connected to an outlet, POWER LED lights amber during initialization of the system. Tips To connect the power cord to a UPS, connect it to the outlet provided at the rear of the UPS.
NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/T110j-S, T110j-S (2nd-Gen) Setup This chapter describes how to set up the server. 1. Turning on the Server Power-On Self-Test (POST) is explained in this section. 2. BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) You can customize BIOS settings by following the instructions in this section.
POWER LED is turned on green and after a while, the NEC logo appears on the display. POWER While the NEC logo is being displayed, the self- Switch diagnostic program (POST) runs and diagnoses the hardware. For details, see Chapter 3 (1.1 POST).
In such a case, press F1 to continue POST. Board configuration can be made using the utility described later. 1. POST runs automatically when the server is turned on. NEC logo appears on the screen as factory settings. Note Keyboard becomes operable after the logo appears.
Chapter 3 Setup 1. Turning on the Server 3. POST displays the result of memory test, CPU status, and other messages. Tips The value of memory capacity shown in the message may be smaller than the actual physical memory depending on the hardware configuration. This applies to the information in SETUP and system information of the operating system 4.
Chapter 3 Setup 2. BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) This section describes how to configure Basic Input Output System (BIOS). Overview BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) is a utility to configure basic hardware settings. This utility is installed in the server as standard.
Chapter 3 Setup 2. BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) Usage of SETUP Use the following keys to operate SETUP. Use the keyboard to work with SETUP. Indicates the currently displayed menu Items Help Indicates the menu has submenus. Parameters (highlighted when selected*) *: Items that cannot be specified are gray-out.
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Chapter 3 Setup 2. BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) <F3> key Restores the parameters. If you choose Yes in the following message, the previous parameter(s) are restored. Load Previous Values? [Yes] <F9> key Loads default settings. If you choose Yes in the following message, the default settings of SETUP are restored.
On/Off NumLock on power ON Boot Bootup Numlock State Boot Quite Boot Disabled On/Off the function to display By pressing <Esc> key, the NEC logo during POST prevent the display of the logo. Advanced PCI Subsystem PCI Optional...
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Chapter 3 Setup 2. BIOS Setup Utility (SETUP) Category Description To be changed Remark Chipset PCH-IO Configuration When the server is supplied AC-LINK Power On Powerlink with power from UPS, always turn on the power. Chipset PCH-IO Configuration If the server is turned off by AC-LINK ...
Chapter 3 Setup 3. BMC Management Console BMC Management Console Overview BMC Management Console provides a variety of features using BMC (Baseboard Management Controller), which is a system management LSI. See BMC Management Console User's Guide for detailed information. BMC monitors the power supply unit, fans, temperature, and voltage of the server. If you have the management LAN port connected to the network, you can remotely perform the following over a web browser: ...
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Chapter 3 Setup 3. BMC Management Console Select [Server Mgmt]-[BMC network configuration]. On the following screen, select [DynamicBmcDhcp] in Configuration Address source when you use DHCP, or configure items below Station IP address. Tips If Shared BMC LAN is enabled, Web feature, remote media/KVM feature, or command line interface feature may be interrupted.
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Chapter 3 Setup 3. BMC Management Console Connect the LAN cable to the management LAN connector in order to connect to the network. It will be available for use if you access BMC Web Console via Web browser from management PC according to the setting.
If an optional graphics accelerator card is installed, press <F3> key at the same time as the screen appears. Windows Application You can run EXPRESSBUILDER by clicking the shortcut of NEC EXPRESSBUILDER on the desktop, or select NEC EXPRESSBUILDER from Windows Start menu or Start screen after installing Windows and Starter Pack.
Chapter 3 Setup 5. Installing Software Components Installing Software Components Continue to install the operating system and other bundled software. See the instructions below. Installation Guide (Windows) Express5800/T110j-S, T110j-S (2nd-Gen) User’s Guide...
Chapter 3 Setup 6. Turning off the Server Turning off the Server Turn off the server by using the following procedure. When the power cord of the server is connected to a UPS, refer to the documentation supplied with the UPS or the documentation for the application controlling the UPS. 1.
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NEC Express5800 Series Express5800/T110j-S, T110j-S (2nd-Gen) Appendix 1. Specifications Describes specifications of the server. 2. Interrupt Lines Describes the interrupt lines assigned to this server. 3. Glossary Describes glossaries of this document. 4. Revision Record Describes revision history of this document.
Chapter 4 Appendix 2. Interrupt Lines Interrupt Lines Interrupt lines are assigned as factory settings as shown below. Use this table as a reference when you add optional devices. Interrupt lines As factory settings, interrupt lines are assigned as follows. Peripheral Device (Controller) Peripheral Device (Controller) System timer...
NEC ESMPRO Manager Software for managing a number of servers on network. NEC ESMPRO Software for monitoring the server. This works with NEC ESMPRO Manager. You can ServerAgentService choose Service Mode or Non-Service Mode when installing this software. Service Mode resides as the OS service and Non-Service Mode does not use the OS service to reduce memory, CPU power, and other OS resources.
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Software for setting RAID arrays on Windows/Linux. This software is operated on "PC Universal RAID Utility for Management" with NEC ESMPRO Manager. Windows OS parameter file A file that saved settings for installing Windows. You can install with the settings in this file when setting Windows with EXPRESSBUILDER.
Chapter 4 Appendix 4. Revision Record Revision Record Revision (Document Number) Date Issued Description 10.119.01 101.01 March 2020 Newly created Express5800/T110j-S, T110j-S (2nd-Gen) User’s Guide...