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NEC Express Server

Express5800/R120g-2E

User’s Guide

April 2016

NEC Corporation

7-1 Shiba 5-Chome, Minato-Ku

Tokyo 108-8001, Japan

©NEC Corporation 2016

The contents of this manual may not be copied or altered without the prior
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Summary of Contents for Exress5800 Series

Page 1: ...ess Server Express5800 Series Express5800 R120g 2E EXP330A User s Guide Chapter 1 General Description Chapter 2 Preparations Chapter 3 Setup Chapter 4 Appendix 10 115 02 101 01 April 2016 NEC Corporat...

Page 2: ...connection of peripheral devices and suitable location for this server Chapter 3 Setup System BIOS configurations and summary of EXPRESSBUILDER Chapter 4 Appendix Specifications and other information...

Page 3: ...er 1 General Description 17 1 Introduction 18 2 Accessories 19 3 Features 20 3 1 Firmware and Software Version Management 23 4 Names and Functions of Parts 24 4 1 Front View With Front Bezel 24 4 2 Fr...

Page 4: ...ry RAS feature 69 1 12 Flash Backup Unit for RAID Controller 79 1 12 1 Handling precautions 79 1 12 2 Installation 79 1 12 3 Removal 82 1 13 Additional Redundant Fan Unit 83 1 13 1 Installation 84 1 1...

Page 5: ...2 2 Connection 149 2 2 1 Connecting to Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS 152 Chapter 3 Setup 153 1 Turning on the Server 154 1 1 POST 155 1 1 1 POST sequence 155 1 1 2 POST error messages 157 2 BIOS Se...

Page 6: ...cates the presence of a hazard if the instruction is ignored An image in the symbol illustrates the hazard type Prohibited Action This symbol indicates prohibited actions An image in the symbol illust...

Page 7: ...ccur Note Indicates items that must be confirmed when handling hardware or operating software Tips Indicates information that is helpful to keep in mind when using this server Optical disk drive This...

Page 8: ...n this document Official names of Windows Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 Standard Windows Server 2012...

Page 9: ...d or other countries PCI Express is a trademark of Peripheral Component Interconnect Special Interest Group InfiniBand is a trademark or service mark of InfiniBand Trade Association Mellanox and its l...

Page 10: ...this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contribut...

Page 11: ...ntact openssl core openssl org 5 Products derived from this software may not be called OpenSSL nor may OpenSSL appear in their names without prior written permission of the OpenSSL Project 6 Redistrib...

Page 12: ...d the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution 3 Neither the name s of the above listed copyright holder s nor the names of its contributors may...

Page 13: ...ocument contact your sales representative 5 Regardless of article 4 NEC Corporation assumes no responsibility for effects resulting from your operations 6 The sample values used in this document are n...

Page 14: ...Precautions and Regulatory Notices that comes with your server Warning labels are attached on or near the components with potential hazards These labels are attached or printed on the components Do no...

Page 15: ...this use of UPS is recommended Any copy protected CD that does not conform to standards is not supported In the following cases check and adjust the system clock before operation After transportation...

Page 16: ...en from reflecting bright lights and to make the display contents easy to see Working without adjusting the display to a comfortable angle makes it difficult for you to maintain a proper posture and y...

Page 17: ...is 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 ser...

Page 18: ...processor NEC s latest technology and architectures realize high power and high speed operation that cannot be matched by existing servers The server is designed with consideration of not only reliabi...

Page 19: ...tarted SAS cable RAID controller is unmounted Fixing screws for internal backup device 1 1 Only included with 16x2 5 inch drive models Make sure you have all accessories and inspect them If an accesso...

Page 20: ...access DDR4 1600 1866 2133 2400 supported 2 High speed disk access SATA 6Gbps 6Gbps and SAS 12Gbps supported High speed 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T 2 ports interface 1Gbps 100Mbps 10Mbps supported...

Page 21: ...ability PCI Express 3 0 x16 lanes 2 slot PCI Express 3 0 x8 lanes 2 slots 4 PCI Express 2 0 x4 lanes 1 slot x8 socket Large capacity memory of up to 512 GB 5 Can upgrade to multi processor system with...

Page 22: ...to backup and restore BIOS BMC settings using EXPRESSSCOPE Profile Key 1 Unsupported on Xeon processor E5 2603 v4 E5 2609 v4 embedded models 2 Processor core speed depends on processor type number and...

Page 23: ...ment Use of NEC ESMPRO Manager ExpressUpdate Agent and EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 allows you to manage versions of firmware and software as well as update them by applying update packages This feature auto...

Page 24: ...uide 24 Chapter 1 General Description 4 Names and Functions of Parts This section describes the names of the server parts 4 1 Front View With Front Bezel 16x 2 5 inch Drive Model 26x 2 5 inch Drive Mo...

Page 25: ...ccessing to the network See page 35 3 1 LAN1 connector 3 2 LAN2 connector 4 Power Capping LED An LED for showing the power capping status of the server 5 STATUS LED 1 2 An LED for showing the server s...

Page 26: ...seconds or more to forcibly turn off the server See page 33 16 Unit ID UID Switch LED A switch for turning on off UID LED Pressing the switch once turns on UID LED and pressing again turns off the LE...

Page 27: ...h EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 BMC To use this switch press it at least five seconds 14 POWER Switch A switch for turning on off the server Press once to turn on the server POWER LED lights when it is on Pre...

Page 28: ...port is not recommended from the point of performance and security 9 SPEED LED LEDs for showing the transfer speed of LAN ports See page 37 10 Management LAN Connector A LAN connector which supports 1...

Page 29: ...4 Names and Functions of Parts Express5800 R120g 2E User s Guide 29 Chapter 1 General Description 4 4 External View 1 Top Cover front 2 Release Button 3 Top Cover rear 2 1 3...

Page 30: ...ional 10 FAN1R 16x 2 5 inch drive models FAN2R to FAN5R are factory installed FAN2F to FAN5F are used when optional redundant fan unit is installed 26x 2 5 3 5 inch drive models FAN1R to FAN5R are fac...

Page 31: ...ns of Parts Express5800 R120g 2E User s Guide 31 Chapter 1 General Description 4 6 Motherboard 2 1 2 24 3 5 7 1 7 2 8 2 21 2 2 8 1 1 1 2 27 26 25 1 25 2 10 20 1 15 16 14 12 9 18 13 19 23 22 4 6 11 20...

Page 32: ...S 232C connector kit N8117 01A to use this port as a serial port B 15 SPI Flash Mezzanine Connector EXPRESSSCOPE Profile Key SPI Flash memory has been installed where BIOS and BMC configuration data i...

Page 33: ...LED 1 STATUS LED 2 On green Off The server is operating normally On green On amber Initialization of BMC is in progress Wait until initialization completes Flashing green Off Memory is in a degraded s...

Page 34: ...ntact your sales representative Fan error was detected Sensor error was detected A CPU temperature alarm was detected An error occurred on Intel Node Manager one of the features of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine...

Page 35: ...ess it again the light turns off It flashes when commands from software are received This LED is used to identify the target server among multiple servers installed in a rack Especially when performin...

Page 36: ...esentative Flashing green Flashing amber only when RAID system is configured Rebuild is in progress When the failed hard disk drive is replaced rebuild process starts automatically auto rebuild featur...

Page 37: ...network Off The server is disconnected from network SPEED LED 1 2 M This LED indicates which network interface is used The standard LAN ports 1 and 2 support 1000BASE T 100BASE TX and 10BASE T The ma...

Page 38: ...is powered on Flashing green The power cable is connected and AC power is supplied Cold Redundant feature is enabled On amber The power cable is not connected in redundant power configuration Connect...

Page 39: ...figured Hard disk drive is failing Contact your sales representative Blinking green Blinking amber only when RAID system is configured Rebuild is in progress When the failed hard disk drive is replace...

Page 40: ...s 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 do not add any option...

Page 41: ...emove optional devices properly and safely WARNING Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safety Failure to observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury For detail...

Page 42: ...ng bracelet wrist watch and any kind of metal accessories Handling of Components Keep the component in an anti static bag until you install it to the server Hold the component by the edges to avoid to...

Page 43: ...witch to identify the target server See Chapter 2 1 4 Confirming Servers UID Switch 2 Remove Front Bezel See Chapter 2 1 5 Removing Front Bezel 3 If the server is ON turn it off See Chapter 3 6 Turnin...

Page 44: ...er 2 1 22 Installing Support Bar 12 Attach Top Cover See Chapter 2 1 23 Installing Top Cover 13 Mount the server onto the rack See Chapter 2 2 1 2 1 Installation 14 Install hard disk drives See Chapte...

Page 45: ...server When the server is working before you turn the server off or disconnect a cable from the server be sure to identify the target server by using UID Switch LED first To turn UID LED on press UID...

Page 46: ...hile pressing it lightly to release the lock 2 Hold the left end of front bezel and pull the right end toward you about 10 cm Check that the hook in left is removed as illustrated in the figure below...

Page 47: ...ternal Optional Devices Express5800 R120g 2E User s Guide 47 Chapter 2 Preparations Note Be careful not to press POWER Switch Important If you fail to remove the front bezel properly the front bezel m...

Page 48: ...2 1 3 Overview of Installation and Removal for preparations 2 Slide Top Cover front toward the front of the server while pressing Release Button on the cover 3 Lift Top Cover front and remove it from...

Page 49: ...mponent TPM Kit Processor CPU DIMM memory module Flash backup unit for RAID controller Backup device PCI card Additional 2 5 inch HDD Cage Additional 2 5 inch HDD Cage Rear 2 5 inch PCIe SSD installat...

Page 50: ...PU DIMM memory module Flash backup unit for RAID controller Backup device PCI card Additional 2 5 inch HDD Cage Additional 2 5 inch HDD Cage Rear 2 5 inch PCIe SSD installation kit 1 See steps 1 to 8...

Page 51: ...l TPM Kit 1 9 1 Installation Install TPM Kit in the following procedure 1 See steps 1 to 7 in Chapter 2 1 3 Overview of Installation and Removal for preparations 2 Install TPM Kit and secure it by pus...

Page 52: ...no problem for operation 1 10 1 Maximum number of processor cores supported by this server The maximum number of processor cores logical processors available on the server depends on the architecture...

Page 53: ...in Chapter 2 1 3 Overview of Installation and Removal for preparations 2 Locate the CPU socket to which you are going to install a CPU 3 Remove the protective cover from the CPU socket Note Keep the...

Page 54: ...thumb and index fingers so that the notch is aligned with the key on the CPU socket Important Be sure to hold the CPU only at the edges Pay attention not to touch the bottom of the CPU pin section Not...

Page 55: ...rked 11 Put the heat sink on the CPU and secure it by using four screws When securing the screws temporarily tighten the four screws in a crosswise pattern and then tighten them securely Make sure to...

Page 56: ...level with the motherboard Note If the heat sink is not level remove it and then install it again The following probably causes the heat sink not to be level The CPU is not positioned correctly Some...

Page 57: ...move the heat sink from the CPU first turn the heat sink to the left and right lightly to make sure that the heat sink can be apart from the CPU Removing the heat sink with it adhering to the CPU may...

Page 58: ...y the specified DIMMs Installing a DIMM from a third party may damage not only the DIMM but the motherboard You will be charged to repair failures or damages caused by the use of such products even wi...

Page 59: ...ndows Server 2008 R2 Standard 1 32 GB 32 GB Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise 1 2 TB 512 GB Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard 1 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Datacenter 1 Microsoft Wind...

Page 60: ...GB Up to 4 sets 8 DIMMs N8101 1070F E5 2620v4 N8101 1071F E5 2623v4 N8101 1072F E5 2630v4 N8102 686F 4GB DDR4 2400 REG Memory Kit 1x4GB N8102 687F 8GB DDR4 2400 REG Memory Kit 1x8GB N8102 688F 16GB DD...

Page 61: ...ions imposed on DIMM configuration Supported RAS features depend on additional memory card See the table below for RAS features supported by additional memory card List of features supported by additi...

Page 62: ...allest slot number In 2 CPU configuration alternately install DIMMs starting from the smallest slot number of each CPU Installation order depends on combination of DIMMs to be installed See the table...

Page 63: ...1_DIMM5 5 9 CPU1_DIMM6 6 11 CPU1_DIMM7 7 13 CPU1_DIMM8 8 15 CPU2_DIMM1 2 CPU2_DIMM2 4 CPU2_DIMM3 6 CPU2_DIMM4 8 CPU2_DIMM5 10 CPU2_DIMM6 12 CPU2_DIMM7 14 CPU2_DIMM8 16 2 CPU configuration 1 CPU config...

Page 64: ...r remove internal optional devices mount and connect the server and turn it on 5 Confirm that no error messages are displayed in POST screen If any error messages are displayed see Chapter 3 1 POST Er...

Page 65: ...s of the DIMM socket outward The socket is unlocked and DIMM can be removed 3 Pull out the DIMM straight 4 Confirm that no error messages are displayed on POST If any error message is displayed see Ch...

Page 66: ...DIMM8 slots For 1 CPU configuration Memory RAS Mode Independent No of installing DIMMs Cluster On Die feature Target DIMM slot 1 Not available CPU1_DIMM1 2 Not available CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM2 3 Ava...

Page 67: ...5 11 Available CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM6 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM5 12 Available CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM6 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM6 13 Available CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM7 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM6 14 Availa...

Page 68: ...M6 CPU2_DIMM1 CPU2_DIMM5 8 Not available CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM2 CPU1_DIMM5 to CPU1_DIMM6 CPU2_DIMM1 to CPU2_DIMM2 CPU2_DIMM5 to CPU2_DIMM6 10 Not available CPU1_DIMM1 to CPU1_DIMM3 CPU1_DIMM5 to CPU...

Page 69: ...n of memory error multi bit error Note See List of features supported by additional memory card in 1 11 3 Memory RAS feature before using memory RAS feature Only the features that additional memory ca...

Page 70: ...Memory Mirroring feature uses channels 0 and 1 or channels 2 and 3 To use Memory Mirroring feature install N8102 691 692 additional memory card two DIMMs of same model DIMMs used in mirror set must b...

Page 71: ...fromSETUP Advanced Memory Configuration Memory RAS Mode Change to Mirroring After restarting run SETUP again and check if Mirrored is displayed for the following parameter Advanced Memory Configurati...

Page 72: ...PU2_DIMM2 2 CPU2_DIMM3 4 CPU2_DIMM4 4 CPU2_DIMM5 6 CPU2_DIMM6 6 CPU2_DIMM7 8 CPU2_DIMM8 8 Memory mirroring cannot be configured in the following case Memory mirroring within a specific memory channel...

Page 73: ...odel number Any memory card other than N8102 691 692 additional memory card cannot be installed together The Memory LockStep feature can be used under the following conditions Install DIMMs in DIMM so...

Page 74: ...CPU1_DIMM4 2 3 CPU1_DIMM5 3 5 CPU1_DIMM6 3 5 CPU1_DIMM7 4 7 CPU1_DIMM8 4 7 CPU2_DIMM1 2 CPU2_DIMM2 2 CPU2_DIMM3 4 CPU2_DIMM4 4 CPU2_DIMM5 6 CPU2_DIMM6 6 CPU2_DIMM7 8 CPU2_DIMM8 8 2 CPU configuration...

Page 75: ...y channels of different memory controllers CPU Memory LockStep within the same memory channel Notes on configuring LockStep If you additionally install or remove DIMMs that unable to configure Memory...

Page 76: ...8102 693 694 additional memory card two DIMMs of same model DIMMs installed in the system must be of the same model number Tips The operating system can use the DIMMs as those with capacities less tha...

Page 77: ...stem BIOS in Maintenance Guide to change parameters as shown below save the settings and exit fromSETUP Advanced Memory Configuration Memory RAS Mode Change to Sparing After restarting run SETUP again...

Page 78: ...channel Notes on configuring memory sparing In memory sparing configuration Memory RAS Mode menu is changed to Independent in the following cases When you additionally install DIMMs that unable to co...

Page 79: ...as shown in the following figure 1 12 1 Handling precautions Observe the followings when using FBU Ignoring these precautions may cause damage to your data or other devices Use the FBU appropriate to...

Page 80: ...eparations 2 Put the FBU on Support Bar Secure the FBU bracket that comes with FBU with one screw 3 Connect the FBU control cable 650 mm that comes with FBU 4 Remove one screw from the blank cover on...

Page 81: ...800 R120g 2E User s Guide 81 Chapter 2 Preparations 5 Remove the two screws from RAID Controller Replace the PCI bracket with the one for low profile card 6 Mount the adapter to RAID controller 7 Conn...

Page 82: ...Guide 82 Chapter 2 Preparations 8 Install the RAID Controller in PCI slot and secure it with a screw you have removed in Step 4 9 Connect Mini SAS HD cable to RAID controller 1 12 3 Removal For remov...

Page 83: ...ing The figure below shows the slot numbers assigned to the slots of standard and optional cooling fan units 16x 2 5 inch Drive Model 26x 2 5 inch Drive Model 3 5 inch Drive Model Slots to install red...

Page 84: ...raight into the slot for additional fan unit When the fan unit is inserted to the end it is locked with clicking sound 1 13 2 Replacement Removal To remove redundant fan unit reverse the installation...

Page 85: ...ied by NEC Available unit size is 3 5 inch about 9 cm in width 1 6 inch about 4 cm in height 1 14 1 Installation Follow the steps below to install the backup device 1 See steps 1 to 8 in Chapter 2 1 3...

Page 86: ...with your server Adjust the mounting position of backup file unit so that their screw holes are aligned with those on the bracket If you feel difficult to connect a cable because the depth of backup...

Page 87: ...on the expansion bay side 8 Continue to install or remove internal optional devices mount and connect the server and power on the server Important When N8151 125 Internal RDX USB is connected the boot...

Page 88: ...for PCI bus slot on boot is as follows PCI 3 PCI 2 PCI 4 PCI 5 PCI 1 Bus number device number and function number of PCI devices are as follows PCI device Bus number Device number Function number Slo...

Page 89: ...r connecting with 2 5 inch internal PCIe SSD 16x2 5 inch drive model N8118 304 2 5 inch PCIe SSD installation kit 1 For connecting with 2 5 inch internal PCIe SSD 26x2 5 inch drive model N8190 158A Fi...

Page 90: ...LAN cable with boots cannot be used N8104 145 1000BASE T Adapter 2ch PCI Express 2 0 x4 4 2 1 3 5 For additional LAN port N8104 151 1000BASE T Adapter 2ch PCI Express 2 0 x1 4 2 1 3 5 For additional...

Page 91: ...I cards and available slots 3 Remove one screw from the blank cover on the slot in which you are going to mount the PCI card then remove the blank cover Note Keep the removed blank cover for future us...

Page 92: ...Removal To remove a PCI card reverse the installation procedure Run SETUP and change boot order in Boot menu as needed See Chapter 3 2 BIOS Setup Utility SETUP for how to specify it If using the serv...

Page 93: ...8 in Chapter 2 1 3 Overview of Installation and Removal for preparations Remove the six screws from protective cover and remove the protective cover 2 Remove the blank cover of 2 5 inch HDD cage by pu...

Page 94: ...o Expansion Bay and secure it with eight screws provided with 2 5 inch HDD cage 6 Connect the power cable to the HDD cage and the Expander Card See the figure below Tips The connector of the power cab...

Page 95: ...1 Installing Internal Optional Devices Express5800 R120g 2E User s Guide 95 Chapter 2 Preparations HDD Backplane Expander Card Power BP Motherboard Power cable...

Page 96: ...HDD cage and the Expander Card See the figure below 8 Install Air Duct Support Bar and then install Top Cover 9 Attach the ID label to the front face of chassis Note Keep the removed blank cover for f...

Page 97: ...Remove the six screws from protective cover and remove the protective cover 3 Remove the blank cover of 2 5 inch HDD cage by pulling it 4 Align the projections 4 places on the chassis with the holes...

Page 98: ...800 R120g 2E User s Guide 98 Chapter 2 Preparations 5 Secure the protective cover with six screws removed in Step 2 6 Connect the power cable to the HDD cage as shown in the figure below HDD Backplane...

Page 99: ...port Bar and then install Top Cover 9 Attach the ID label to the 2 5 inch HDD cage Note Keep the removed blank cover for future use 1 16 2 Removal To remove an additional HDD cage reverse the installa...

Page 100: ...ation Follow the steps below to install an additional HDD cage 1 See steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 1 3 Overview of Installation and Removal for preparations 2 For 26x 2 5 inch Drive Model see the followin...

Page 101: ...unt the 2 5 inch additional HDD cage by aligning the projection on metal plate move the cage toward rear of the chassis and fix it 5 Secure the 2 5 inch additional HDD cage with three screws you have...

Page 102: ...2 Preparations 7 Mount the fan cage and secure it with four screws provided with the fan cage 8 Connect the fan unit cable to connectors on motherboard Connect the lower fan to the connector FAN6R in...

Page 103: ...ns 9 Connect the power cable SAS cable and LED cable as shown in the figure below SAS cable Power cable LED cable Expander Card HDD Backplane SAS cable Power cable LED cable Backplane for Additional H...

Page 104: ...ver Note Route the cable as shown in the figure below to install the Air Duct 11 Attach the ID label to the Top Cover Note Keep the removed blank cover for future use 1 17 2 Removal To remove an addit...

Page 105: ...to install a 2 5 inch PCIe SSD installation kit a Installing 2 5 inch PCIe SSD cage 1 See steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 1 3 Overview of Installation and Removal for preparations Remove the six screws from...

Page 106: ...n the metal plate of bottom of the chassis 4 Secure the protective cover with six screws removed in Step 1 b Installing switch card 5 Secure the PCI bracket to the switch card with two screws 6 Remove...

Page 107: ...switch card into the slot securely Important Do not touch the PCI slot connector switch card terminal portion or signal pins of the electronic parts mounted on the card Installing a dirty or oily car...

Page 108: ...reparations 8 Secure the switch card with the screw removed in Step 6 c Connecting cables 9 See the figure below to connect the power cable to the 2 5 inch PCIe SSD cage Replace the power cable connec...

Page 109: ...t the PCIe SSD cable and SGPIO cable to the 2 5 inch PCIe SSD cage and PCIe switch card 11 Process the excess length of the PCIe SSD cable before the FAN as shown in the figure below 12 Install the ai...

Page 110: ...User s Guide 110 Chapter 2 Preparations 13 Attach the ID label to the front of the rack Note Keep the removed blank cover for future use For slot ID and mounting position see the figure below 0 1 2 3...

Page 111: ...Removal for preparations Remove the six screws from protective cover and remove the protective cover 2 Remove the blank cover of 2 5 inch additional HDD cage by pulling it 3 Align the projections 4 p...

Page 112: ...ved in Step 2 b Installing switch card 5 Secure the PCI bracket to the switch card with two screws 6 Remove the screw that secures the blank cover of PCI slot 4 and remove the blank cover The figure s...

Page 113: ...touch the PCI slot connector switch card terminal portion or signal pins of the electronic parts mounted on the card Installing a dirty or oily card causes malfunction Note Make sure that the tip of...

Page 114: ...to the 2 5 inch PCIe SSD cage 9 See the figure below to connect the PCIe SSD cable and SGPIO cable to the 2 5 inch PCIe SSD cage and PCIe switch card PCIe SSD cable SGPIO cable Switch card Standard HD...

Page 115: ...ter 2 Preparations 10 Process the excess length of the PCIe SSD cable before the FAN as shown in the figure below 11 Install the air duct and support bar and then install the top cover 12 Attach the I...

Page 116: ...D and mounting position see the figure below Note Keep the removed blank cover for future use 1 18 2 Removal To remove the 2 5 inch additional HDD cage reverse the installation procedure Important Ins...

Page 117: ...ll any unsupported optical disk drive 1 19 1 Installation Install an optical disk drive in the following procedure 1 See steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 1 3 Overview of Installation and Removal for preparat...

Page 118: ...18 Chapter 2 Preparations 5 Secure the bracket to optical disk drive with one screw 6 Insert the optical disk drive and secure the drive tray 7 Connect a cable to the optical disk drive 1 19 2 Removal...

Page 119: ...e the RAID level hard disk drives are initialized If the hard disk drive contains valuable data be sure to back up the hard disk drive before installing the RAID controller and configuring the RAID Sy...

Page 120: ...t cables Using the on board RAID controller SW RAID in 16x 2 5 inch drive models 1 to 4 HDDs See the figure to switch the RAID configuration jumper to Enable Motherboard HDD backplane Hard disk drive...

Page 121: ...ional RAID controller in 16x 2 5 inch drive models 1 to 8 HDDs Optional RAID controller HDD backplane Hard disk drive PORTS_0 3 SAS0 3 Port 0 Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 PORTS_4 7 SAS4 7 Port 4 Port 5 Port 6...

Page 122: ...16 HDDs Optional RAID controller Expander card HDD backplane Hard disk drive PORTS_0 3 HD_IN0 HD_OUT0 HDD backplane 1 SAS0 3 Ports 0 to 15 HD_OUT1 HDD backplane 1 SAS4 7 PORTS_4 7 HD_OUT2 HD_OUT2 HDD...

Page 123: ...Optional RAID controller Expander card HDD backplane Hard disk drive PORTS_0 3 HD_IN0 HD_OUT0 HDD backplane 1 SAS0 3 Ports 0 to 15 HD_OUT1 HDD backplane 1 SAS4 7 HD_OUT2 HDD backplane 2 SAS0 3 PORTS_4...

Page 124: ...124 Chapter 2 Preparations Using the optional RAID controller in 26x 2 5 inch drive models 1 to 26 HDDs RAID Controller PORTS_4 7 SAS cable SGPIO cable HDD Backplane Expander Card LED cable RAID Contr...

Page 125: ...backplane Hard disk drive PORTS_0 3 HD_IN0 HD_OUT0 HDD backplane 1 SAS0 3 Ports 0 to 23 HD_OUT1 HDD backplane 1 SAS4 7 HD_OUT2 HDD backplane 2 SAS0 3 PORTS_4 7 HD_IN1 HD_OUT3 HDD backplane 2 SAS4 7 HD...

Page 126: ...arations Using the optional RAID controller in 3 5 inch drive models 1 to 12 HDDs Optional RAID controller HDD backplane Hard disk drive PORTS_0 3 SAS0 3 Ports 0 to 11 PORTS_4 7 SAS4 7 RAID Controller...

Page 127: ...ls 1 to 14 HDDs Optional RAID controller HDD backplane Hard disk drive PORTS_0 3 SAS0 3 Ports 0 to 11 PORTS_4 7 SAS4 7 HDD backplane HDD backplane rear Hard disk drive REAR_A B SASA_SASB Port 12 Port...

Page 128: ...1 RAID 1 2 2 RAID 5 3 RAID 6 3 RAID 10 4 4 RAID 50 6 RAID 60 6 In the RAID system all the hard disk drives in an array group must have the same capacity interface type and rotational speed EXPRESSBUI...

Page 129: ...may be damaged if they are pulled together with air duct 1 22 Installing Support Bar Install support bar in reverse order of removal See Chapter 2 1 7 Removing Support Bar 1 23 Installing Top Cover W...

Page 130: ...d disk drive Note the following precautions to install hard disk drives For onboard connection hard disk drives having different capacities types or rotational speeds cannot be installed together In t...

Page 131: ...handle s lock touches the frame Hold the tray firmly with both hands 6 Slowly close the handle The tray is locked making a clicking sound Note When you push the drive into the slot confirm the handle...

Page 132: ...RAID System Auto Rebuild In the RAID system you can use the auto rebuild feature to restore data back to the state before a failure occurred The auto rebuild feature is enabled in logical drives set t...

Page 133: ...d connection hard disk drives having different capacities types or rotational speeds cannot be installed together In the RAID system all the hard disk drives in an array group must have the same capac...

Page 134: ...handle s lock touches the frame Hold the tray firmly with both hands 6 Slowly close the handle The tray is locked making a clicking sound Note When you push the drive into the slot confirm the handle...

Page 135: ...RAID System Auto Rebuild In the RAID system you can use the auto rebuild feature to restore data back to the state before a failure occurred The auto rebuild feature is enabled in logical drives set t...

Page 136: ...ow Cold redundant feature can run the system with optimum power efficiency by raising operating efficiency of primary power supply unit and lowering that of redundant power supply unit in redundant po...

Page 137: ...ither of power supply units and the other power supply unit s AC POWER LED goes on amber When the power cord is connected to it AC POWER LEDs on both power supply units blink green 5 Power on the serv...

Page 138: ...supply unit is lit amber or blinking amber 2 Power off the server Tips In the redundant power configuration with two power supply units and if either one of power supply units fails the failing power...

Page 139: ...he chassis If you fail to mount the front bezel properly the front bezel might be damaged Important Be careful not to press the POWER Switch After installing Front Bezel lock it with Bezel Lock Key If...

Page 140: ...the specified environment Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe CAUTION Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server safely Failure to observe the precautions may cause burns...

Page 141: ...orrosive gases sulfur dioxide hydrogen sulfide nitrogen dioxide chlorine ammonia ozone etc exist Place where the air or dust includes components accelerating corrosion ex sulfur sodium chloride or con...

Page 142: ...cautions to use the server safely Failure to observe the precautions may cause burns injury and property damage For details see Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices Do not drop Do not leave the s...

Page 143: ...ion of rails to properly install them Checking inner rails Make sure the orientation of inner rails Inner rail L Inner rail R Installing inner rails 1 Mount an inner rail marked as R to the right side...

Page 144: ...it the square shaped protrusions of outer rail to the square holes of a 19 inch rack Make sure that it makes a clicking sound indicating that it is locked The image on the right shows the front left s...

Page 145: ...Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices Do not attempt to lift the server with single person Do not drop Do not leave the server being pulled out Do not install with the cover removed Do not get you...

Page 146: ...the release levers blue on both sides of the server 4 Push the server until its lock on front panel clicks 3 Removal procedure Remove the server from the rack in the following procedure Important At l...

Page 147: ...d Rail Stoppers blue on the rail and pull the server out of the rack Important Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the rails or lever 5 Hold the server firmly and remove it from the rack Impo...

Page 148: ...in the following procedure 1 See Chapter 2 2 1 2 3 Removal procedure to remove the server from the rack 2 Push the unlock lever on outer rail to the direction shown by arrow to house the slide rail 3...

Page 149: ...cause death or serious injury For details see Safety Precautions and Regulatory Notices Do not hold the power plug with wet hands Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe CAUTION Be sure to observ...

Page 150: ...ction Express5800 R120g 2E User s Guide 150 Chapter 2 Preparations Front of 16x 2 5 inch drive models Front of 26x 2 5 inch drive models USB device Display unit 1 USB device FRONT 1 Either one can con...

Page 151: ...party contact your sales representative to check if they can be used with the server beforehand Fix the power cord or interface cable with cable ties Make sure that no pressure is applied on the plug...

Page 152: ...a UPS change the BIOS settings in order to link the server with the power supply from the UPS To change the settings select Server and then AC LINK in BIOS Setup Utility and change the displayed para...

Page 153: ...IOS settings by following the instructions in this section 3 EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 provides useful features through Baseboard Management Controller BMC 4 EXPRESSBUILDER EXPRESSBU...

Page 154: ...tem such as an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure that the power control system is turned on 2 Remove Front Bezel 3 If STATUS LED1 2 are lighting green or amber wait until it goes off 4 Press...

Page 155: ...was displayed a logo appears on the screen Note Keyboard becomes operable after the logo appears While an initialization message is displayed a screen is sometimes switched over to the screen by which...

Page 156: ...ad of the message shown above Wait for a while until measurement is complete 5 When Legacy is specified for Boot Mode if a controller which has its dedicated BIOS such as a RAID Controller is installe...

Page 157: ...wing message may be displayed by stopping the utility Bootable media is not found Please restart this computer In this case the BIOS setup utility SETUP cannot be booted 1 1 2 POST error messages When...

Page 158: ...message depends on your environment Press F2 SETUP F3 Internal Flash Memory F4 ROM Utility F12 Network If you press the F2 key SETUP starts upon completion of POST and the Main menu is displayed Tips...

Page 159: ...You cannot use this key when a menu which has on the left is selected Enter key Press this key to determine the selected parameter Esc key Pressing this key cancels pop up window On the submenu press...

Page 160: ...press this key the following window appears If you select Yes restore the parameters of the currently selected item to the default setting This might be different from the parameters configured befor...

Page 161: ...I mode for the following OS Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2 See Before Starting Setup in Chapter 1 Installing Windows in Installation Guide to determine the boot mode Set the boot mode to L...

Page 162: ...on TPM kit select Security and set the following items under the Trusted Computing submenu to Enabled TPM Support TPM State TXT Support Do not disable TPM with the TPM management module with TXT Suppo...

Page 163: ...etting file remotely via EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 Turn off the power of this server or activate OS before downloading You cannot download the BIOS setting file under the following conditions During POST...

Page 164: ...to back up the BIOS setting file from the management PC via a network 1 Turn off the power of this server or activate OS 2 Execute Perl scripts The following processes are executed in the sample Perl...

Page 165: ...g file is downloaded After change Example of the BIOS setting file to be restored xml version 1 0 encoding UTF 8 root xmlns xsd http www w3 org 2001 XMLSchema xmlns xsl http www w3 org 1999 XSL Transf...

Page 166: ...y menus status and Revision may not be backed up and restored You can t restore the backed up BIOS setting file for a different model You can t restore the backed up BIOS setting file for a different...

Page 167: ...keyboard video and mouse KVM Remotely access a CD DVD floppy disk ISO image USB memory To enable this feature the optional license for remote management N8115 04 is required To actualize these functio...

Page 168: ...uired Subnet Mask Required Default Gateway and DNS Server when you do not use DHCP Tips If Shared BMC LAN is enabled Web feature remote media KVM feature or command line interface feature may be inter...

Page 169: ...bundled software Maintenance Diagnoses the server To use this feature select Tool menu in Boot Selection Menu Manuals Stores User s Guide Installation Guide Maintenance Guide and other manuals 4 2 Us...

Page 170: ...Software Components Express5800 R120g 2E User s Guide 170 Chapter 3 Setup 5 Installing Software Components Continue to install software components such as OS See the instructions below Installation G...

Page 171: ...he server is connected to a UPS refer to the documentation supplied with the UPS or the documentation for the application controlling the UPS 1 Shut down the OS 2 The server automatically turns off af...

Page 172: ...Express5800 R120g 2E User s Guide 172 NEC Express5800 Series Express5800 R120g 2E Appendix 1 Specifications 2 Interrupt Lines 3 Glossary 4 Revision Record...

Page 173: ...ength 168mm Graphics Chip VideoRAM Embedded management controller chip 32 MB Standard Interface 5x USB3 0 3 2x Front TypeA 2x Rear TypeA 1x Internal TypeA 3x USB2 0 2x Rear TypeA 1x Internal Box 10pin...

Page 174: ...tandard Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Datacenter Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Microsoft Windows Server 2...

Page 175: ...PCI Express 2 0 x4 lane x8 socket Low profile length 168mm Graphics Chip VideoRAM Embedded management controller chip 32 MB Standard Interface 5x USB3 0 3 2x Front TypeA 2x Rear TypeA 1xInternal TypeA...

Page 176: ...ver 2012 R2 Standard Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter VMware ESXi 5 5 Update 3 7 VMware ESXi 6 0 Update 1 or later 7 1 If you do not intend to install an internal DVD ROM or an internal DVD...

Page 177: ...s required 1x PCI Express 2 0 x4 lane x8 socket Low profile length 168mm Graphics Chip VideoRAM Embedded management controller chip 32 MB Standard Interface 5x USB3 0 3 2x Front TypeA 2x Rear TypeA 1x...

Page 178: ...ver 2012 R2 Datacenter VMware ESXi 5 5 Update 3 7 VMware ESXi 6 0 Update 1 or later 7 1 If you do not intend to install an internal DVD ROM or an internal DVD SuperMULTI in all systems prepare at leas...

Page 179: ...dd optional devices Interrupt lines As factory settings interrupt lines are assigned as follows IRQ Peripheral Device Controller IRQ Peripheral Device Controller 0 System timer 12 SM Bus 1 13 Numeric...

Page 180: ...in flash memory that stored EXPRESSBUILDER as standard You can start EXPRESSBUILDER from it without DVD when pressing F3 key during POST NEC ESMPRO Standard software for the server management This co...

Page 181: ...4 Revision Record Express5800 R120g 2E User s Guide 181 Chapter 4 Appendix 4 Revision Record Document Number Date Issued Description 10 115 02 101 01 April 2016 Newly created...

Page 182: ...R120g 2E User s Guide April 2016 NEC Corporation 7 1 Shiba 5 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 108 8001 Japan NEC Corporation 2016 The contents of this manual may not be copied or altered without the prior writte...

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