The following describes the procedures from opening the carton box to starting
using this product. Be sure to follow these steps.
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
Where you can take clearance 150 mm
or more for back and forth the unit
Where you can connect cables for
the mouse and the display unit
Outlet equipped with AC 100V
and parallel bipolar ground
Clean and orderly room
On the flat and
robust board
Trademarks
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Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, and Windows NT are 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.
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This document may not be copied or altered without the permission of NEC Corporation.
Step 4
Connect cables.
Connect the provided cables to this product.
Note: See
Proper Location and Connection
in the “
User’s Guide
”.
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
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
Proper Location
and
Connection
in “
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.
(4)
Select
OS installation
from the menu. After a while, the following 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)”.
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 Instalation
or
Applications
on the menu.
Step 1
Check the accessories.
Open the carton box, and then make sure you have all the accessories listed below:
ⓦ
EXPRESSBUILDER
×
1
ⓦ
Mouse
×
1
ⓦ
Keyboard
×
1
ⓦ
Getting Started! (this guide)
×
1
ⓦ
SDR UPDATE TOOL
ⓦ
CPU Heat Sink
ⓦ
Getting Started! (China)
ⓦ
Important Notice
ⓦ
PL GUIDE
ⓦ
Security Key (Attached to the chassis)
ⓦ
Safety Precautions
Important: Keep the accessories in a safe place.
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.
Windows Service Packs
When applying a Windows Service Pack to this server, see
Service Pack Support
in the “
Installation Guide (Windows)”.
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
”.
Hub/Switching hub
(for management)
Devices equipped with
serial interface (such
as modem)
Display
Devices equipped with
USB interface (such as
terminal adapter, mouse,
key board)
Connect the attached power
cord to the outlet at the end.
Hub/Switching hub
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Instructions
To see “
User's Guide” in EXPRESSBUILDER, follow the steps below.
(1) Turn on a computer on which Windows was installed.
(2) Insert the attached EXPRESSBUILDER disc into the computer.
The following menu is automatically displayed.
(3) Click
Instruction Manual
on the menu.
•
Keep proper posture
•
Adjust the angle, brightness, and contrast of the
display to suit your preferences.
•
Take a break. Light exercise is also recommended.
Transfer, movement, and disposal
Observe the following precautions when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided
with the server to a third party.
ⓦ
Server
When transferring (or selling) the server to a third party, be sure to provide this manual
(including electronic data) to the third party.
Be sure to completely delete all important data from Hard Disk Drive. (Even if you
cannot see the data on OS, the data might remain in the HDD.) NEC is not
responsible for any data leakages when transferring or selling the server to a
third party.
ⓦ
Provided software
Observe the following precautions when transferring (selling) the provided
software to a third party.
- All provided software applications must be transferred and no backup copies must be
retained.
- Transfer requirements listed in the “
Software License Agreement
” that comes with each
software application must be satisfied.
- Software applications that are not approved for transfer must be uninstalled before
transferring the server.
ⓦ
Disposal of server and sonsumables
Dispose of the server, accessories (such as power cord), HDD, DVD, option board, and
battery according to laws and regulations of the central and/or local government. For
details about how to discard (and replace) the battery installed in this product, contact your
sales representative.
Regarding the transportation of this server
This server and/or some of the associated optional devices uses lithium metal batteries or
lithium ion batteries. Regulations for air/ocean transportation apply when transporting lithium
batteries. Conform to the regulations if you want to transport this server or optional devices by
air or ship.
•
Adjust the angle of keyboard
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.
(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.