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The following describes the procedures from opening the carton box to starting
using this product. Be sure to follow these steps.

Instructions

User’s Guide” and “Installation Guide (Windows)” are included in EXPRESSBUILDER.

These instructions are necessary for the server setup/installation.
To refer to them, follow the steps below.

(1) Turn on a computer in which the appropriate Windows OS has been installed.

(2) Insert the provided EXPRESSBUILDER DVD in the computer turned on in

step (1).
Below menu is automatically displayed.

(3) Click 

Instruction Manual

 on the menu. Copy or print the displayed documents

if necessary.

Trademarks

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks

of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

All other product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective trademark owners.

This guide uses recycled paper.

© NEC Corporation 

2018

This document may not be copied or altered without the permission of

 

NEC Corporation.

A device with serial interface
(such as a modem)

Display unit

USB devices (such as a
terminal adapter)

Step 4

Connect cables.

Connect the provided cables to this product.

Note: See 

Installation

 

 and Connection

 in the “

User’s Guide

”.

Connect the provided power
cord to an outlet when the cable
connection is complete.

Hub/Switching hub

Installing the stabilizer

Remove the two screws from the stabilizer to remove the stabilizer
from the server. Turn the stabilizer 90 degree as shown in the
figure below, and then fix it by using the two screws. For details,
see Preparation for installation in “User’s Guide”.

Step 3

Place the product to a proper location.

Determine the location to place this product.
Set up a rack in an appropriate place, and then mount the server in the rack.

Note: See 

Installation

 

and

 

Connection

 in “

User’s Guide

”.

Step 1

Check the accessories.

Open the carton box, and then make sure you have all the accessories listed below:

 EXPRESSBUILDER 

×

 1

 SDR Update CD-ROM 

×

 1

 Power cord 

×

 1 or 

×

 2

 Getting Started (this guide) 

×

 1

 Cable Ties (for securing

 Mouse 

×

 1

AC power cord) 

×

 1 or 

×

 2*

 Keyboard 

×

 1

 Screw for backup device 

×

 8

 Bezel lock key 

×

 2

Important: Keep the accessories in a safe place.

* EXP288A only

Step 2

Install internal optional devices.

Install internal optional devices. (Go to Step 3 if you have not purchased options.)

Note: See 

Installing Internal Optional Devices

 in the “

User’s Guide

” and the guide provided

with the optional device.

Step 5

Turn on the server, and then set up the

OS.

Turn on the server by pressing POWER switch on the front of the server.

Important: If an error message is displayed on the screen or beeps are heard repeatedly

after turning on the server, make a note of the displayed message or the
sound of the beeps, and contact your local maintenance service company.

(1)

After turning on the display, press the POWER switch on the front of the server.
The NEC logo will be displayed on the screen.

(2)

Set up BIOS in accordance with the server configuration and the intended use of
the system.
If an optional uninterruptible power-supply system is connected to the server or
management software is integrated in the server, change the system BIOS settings.
Normally, it is not necessary to change the factory settings.
To change the BIOS settings, press the 

F2

 key immediately after turning on the

server to start the BIOS setup utility (SETUP).

Note: See 

System BIOS Setup

 in the “

User’s Guide

”.

(3)

If an OS has not been installed, or if the OS needs to be re-installed, install the OS
by using EXPRESSBUILDER. Insert the EXPRESSBUILDER DVD in the disk drive
of this server, and then restart the server by pressing 

Ctrl + Alt + Delete

.

EXPRESSBUILDER starts, and then the boot menu is displayed.

Step 6

Install the bundled software.

The following software is bundled with this server. Install the software as needed.

Tips: You can create PC for Management by using a general client computer. (You can also

use this server as PC for Management.)

NEC ESMPRO Agent

NEC ESMPRO Agent 
Extension

Express Report Service 

Express Report Service 
(HTTPS)

ExpressUpdate Agent 

Universal RAID Utility 
(URU)

Product Info Collection 
Utility

BMC Configuration

NEC ESMPRO Manager 

Express Report Service 
(MG)

Monitors the server status.

Remotely controls the server. 

Informs the support center of 
the failure information.

Informs the support center of 
the failure information.

Manages and updates the 
versions of firmware, 
software, and other products 
installed in the server.

Manages and monitors the 
RAID controller.

Collects information for 
maintenance.

Sets up BMC.

Manages the server by 
integrating with NEC 
ESMPRO Agent or other 
products.

Informs the support center of 
the failure information.

Server

Server 

Server 

Server

Server 

Server 

Server 

Server

PC for 
Manage-
ment 

PC for 
Manage-
ment

Name

Where to 

Install

Description

The above bundled software can be installed by using the autorun menu.
Follow the procedure below:

(1)

When installing the bundled software in the server, start Windows installed in the
server.
When installing the bundled software in PC for Management, start Windows
installed in the target PC.

(2)

Log on to Windows as a user with administrator privileges.

(3)

Insert EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.
The auto-run function starts, and the following menu is displayed.

(4)

Click 

Integrated Installation 

or

 Applications

 on the menu.

(5)

Select the bundled software to install.

(6)

The bundled software installer starts. Install the software by referring to the
description in the “

Installation Guide” and other relevant documents.

Windows Service Packs

When applying a Windows Service Pack to this server, see 

Service Pack Support

in the “

Installation Guide (Windows)”.

Regulatory notices

FCC Statement

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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely

to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference

at his own expense.

Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement/
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada:

CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)

CE/Australia and New Zealand Statement

Warning:

  This is a Class A product. In domestic environment this product may cause radio

interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures (EN55022).

BSMI Statement

(4)

Select 

OS installation

 from the boot menu. After a while, the Home menu is

displayed.

(5)

Select 

Setup 

from the menu.

(6)

Perform OS setup following the instructions described in the “

Installation Guide”.

See the “

Installation Guide (Windows)”.

Disposing of your used product

In the European Union

EU-wide legislation as implemented in each Member State requires that used

electrical and electronic products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed of

separately from normal household waste. This includes Information and

Communication Technology (ICT) equipment or electrical accessories, such as

cables or DVDs.

When disposing of used products, you should comply with applicable legislation or

agreements you may have. The mark on the electrical and electronic products

only applies to the current European Union Member States.

Outside the European Union

If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the

European Union, please contact your local authority and ask for the correct

method of disposal.

Turkish RoHS information relevant for Turkish market

EEE Yönetmeli

g

ine Uygundur

CCC

声明

Vietnam RoHS information relevant for Vietnam market

Complying with “CIRCULAR,No.30/2011/TT-BCT (Hanoi, August 10 2011), Temporary

regulations on content limit for certain hazardous substances in electrical products”

The environment that satisfies the
following conditions
<Operating>
Ambient temperature:10˚C to 40˚C*
Humidity: 20% to 80%
Temperature gradient: 

±

10˚C/hour

Air pressure: 749 to 1040 hpa
<Storage>
Ambient temperature: 5˚C to 40˚C*
Humidity: 10% to 80%
Temperature gradient: 

±

15˚C/hour

Air pressure: 749 to 1040 hpa

At least 150 mm clearance in
front of/behind the server

Cables for the mouse or other
devices are within easy reach.

On a flat and
sturdy desk

100VAC bipolar grounded
outlet or bipolar outlet with
ground terminal (separate
adapter is required)

A Dust-free, clean, and
organized room

<Rear view>

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