NEC N8103-121 User Manual Download Page 81

Page: 81 / 91

2-3. WebBIOS

To launch WebBIOS, press Ctrl + H at POST.

Select the “Controller Properties” at the top menu.

Select “Next” at the following view.

Summary of Contents for N8103-121

Page 1: ...this manual carefully N8103 121 RAID Battery Backup Unit User s Guide Make sure you read this manual before using the product After reading this manual carefully store it in a safe place 855 900713 0...

Page 2: ...l may be revised without prior notice 3 The contents of this manual shall not be copied or altered without the prior written permission of NEC Corporation 4 All efforts have been made to ensure the ac...

Page 3: ...this manual when you want to know how to use it or some malfunction occurs Always keep the manual at hand so that you can see it as soon as possible if necessary For the N8103 116 117 116A 117A RAID c...

Page 4: ...product Refer to Names and Functions of Sections for the name used in the User s Guide SAFETY INDICATIONS In the User s Guide WARNING or CAUTION is used to indicate a degree of danger These terms are...

Page 5: ...illustrates the hazard type Example Precaution against electric shock Prohibited Action This symbol indicates prohibited actions An image in the symbol illustrates a particular prohibited action Examp...

Page 6: ...dicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire Prohibited Actions Indicates a general prohibited action that cannot be specifically identified Do not disassemble repair or modify the server Otherwi...

Page 7: ...ruments aerospace instruments transportation facilities or instruments NEC does not assume any liability for accidents resulting in injury or death or for any damages to property that may occur as a r...

Page 8: ...ter the server Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock a fire or a failure of the server When such things accidentally enter the server immediately turn off the power and disconnect...

Page 9: ...use any damaged cable Make sure the cable condition before connection Using the damaged connector bent connector pin or dirty connector may cause a fire due to short circuit Do not hold the power plu...

Page 10: ...ause an electric shock or a fire resulted from a short circuit Do not use any unauthorized interface cable NEC Use only interface cables authorized by NEC and locate a proper device and connector befo...

Page 11: ...components accelerating corrosion ex sulfur sodium chloride or conductive metals There is a risk of a fire due to corrosion and shorts of an internal printed board Consult with your service represent...

Page 12: ...fore accessing inside the server OFF AC OFF Make sure to power off the server and disconnect the power plug from a AC outlet before accessing inside the server Touching any internal device of the serv...

Page 13: ...Keep animals away from the server Keep animals away from the server containing the product Pet s discharges or fur may enter the server and cause a fire or electric shock Warning Labels The warning la...

Page 14: ...ntroller N8103 116 116A or equivalent The BBU cannot be connected to any other disk array controllers The BBU is an extremely sensitive electronic device First make your body contact with metallic fra...

Page 15: ...I O devices including the keyboard and mouse Text Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this User s Guide For safety symbols see SAFETY INDICATIONS provided earlier Notice Items t...

Page 16: ...sure that you have everything and that individual components are not damaged If you find any component missing or damaged contact your sales agent Transportation 1 To transport the BBU remove it from...

Page 17: ...empty Recycle Bin of Windows or execute the format command of the operating system However the actual data remains written on the hard disk Data not erased completely may be restored by special softw...

Page 18: ...ing conditions Replace the battery with a new one after about two years from the installation of the BBU the installation time can be known by the battery label put on the server and the BBU Contact y...

Page 19: ...following the regulation of the local government For details contact the local government or your service representative Take sufficient note on the handling of the battery pack following Chapter 3 O...

Page 20: ...otes on Use for correct operation of BBU xii This Manual xiii In the Package xiv Transportation xiv Transfer to Third Party xv Life of BBU xvi Maintenance Parts xvi Recycle and Disposal xvii Contents...

Page 21: ...n Procedure 43 1 1 Putting Setup Date Label 43 1 2 Connecting battery cable 44 1 3 Installing BBU 45 2 Checking by Utility 55 2 1 Windows 55 2 2 Linux 57 2 3 WebBIOS 59 Chapter 3 Operation and Mainten...

Page 22: ...xx...

Page 23: ...1 1 N8103 121 1 N8103 116 117 116A 117A RAID RAID Express5800 110Ge S RAID Write Back RAID SDRAM 72 Write Back 2 72 9 73 62 X15 5 mm 0 20 kg 3 7 V 1 85 W 10 C 35 C 20 80 0 C 35 C 20 80 2...

Page 24: ...2 3 1 2 2 2 1...

Page 25: ...3 4 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 Y M Set up Date 1 6 32x5 8 1 2 5x4x15...

Page 26: ...4 5 2 3 1 4 1 2 3 4 N8103 121...

Page 27: ...5 5 6 4 7 5 6 RAID 7...

Page 28: ...6 8 8 9 10 8 9 1 10 2 RAID...

Page 29: ...1 6 2 RAID Universal RAID Utility 4 4 4 Universal RAID Utility RAID OS Windows Linux syslog Raidsrv ID 508 800001FC RU0508 CTRL x ID x 4 1 2 Raidsrv ID 417 400001A1 RU0417 CTRL x ID x LD x ID x Write...

Page 30: ...sing or bad Please allow the battery to charge for 24 hours before evaluating the battery for replacement The following VDs are affected XX Press any key to continue The battery hardware is missing or...

Page 31: ...9 2 1 RAID RAID 1 1 2 2 72 3 Set up Date Y M Y 2012 M 4...

Page 32: ...10 1 2...

Page 33: ...11 1 3 Express5800 110Ge S 2 5 3 5 1 3 1 1 3 2 1 3 3 2 5 1 3 4 3 5 1 3 5 RAID Express5800 110Ge S 1 3 1 1 POWER OFF 2 3 4 RAID SAS RAID...

Page 34: ...12 1 3 2 RAID N8103 116 117 116A 117A 1 RAID RAID...

Page 35: ...13 1 3 3 2 5 1 2...

Page 36: ...14 3...

Page 37: ...15 4...

Page 38: ...16 1 3 4 3 5 1...

Page 39: ...17 2...

Page 40: ...18 3...

Page 41: ...19 1 3 5 RAID 1 RAID...

Page 42: ...20 2 RAID PCI 3 SAS 4...

Page 43: ...21 2 Windows Linux WebBIOS 2 1 Windows RAID Universal RAID Utility 1 Universal RAID Utility RAID xx xx 2...

Page 44: ...22 2 LD x x xxxxx Write Back Write Through Write Back Universal RAID Utility 24 Universal RAID Utility 9 RAID...

Page 45: ...atus Normal RAID Controller 1 ID 0 Vendor LSI Corporation Model MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2 xxxMB Firmware Version 1 xx xx xxxx Cache Size xxxMB Battery Status Normal Rebuild Priority Low Consistency Check P...

Page 46: ...ode Setting Auto Switch Cache Mode Current Write Back RAID Controller 1 Logical Drive 1 ID 0 Physical Drive Number 1 2 3 Disk Array Information 1 order 1 1 RAID Level RAID 5 Capacity 67GB Stripe Size...

Page 47: ...25 2 3 WebBIOS 1 POST Ctrl H WebBIOS 2 Controller Properties 3 Next...

Page 48: ...26 4 RAID Battery Back Up Present Battery Back Up 2 Present none Battery Back Up none 24...

Page 49: ...27 5 WebBIOS Virtual Drives 6 Properties Go...

Page 50: ...28 7 Current Write Write Back with BBU Default Write Write Back with BBU 9 RAID...

Page 51: ...29 3 1 NEC NEC 2 2 1 RAID Universal RAID Utility WebBIOS 2 2 2 2 3...

Page 52: ...30 3 1 OS 2 OFF 3 4 RAID SAS 5 RAID PCI RAID 6 RAID 7 RAID 8 3 5 2 5 1 3 9 10 Y 2012 M 4 Set up Date Y M...

Page 53: ...31 11 12 1 3 13 RAID 14 RAID PCI Express SAS 15 ON 16 OS 2 2 Universal RAID Utility 24 Universal RAID Utility Write Through 9 NEC...

Page 54: ...32 4 Learn Cycle 1 RAID 3 4...

Page 55: ...k 3 Windows http support express nec co jp dload 411298 A01 index html Linux VMware ESX 3 5 http support express nec co jp dload 411298 A02 index html VMware ESX 4 x http support express nec co jp dlo...

Page 56: ...34 5...

Page 57: ...stantaneous power interruption in the WriteBack mode Backup of data in SDRAMs on RAID controller for up to 72 hours Improvement of reliability in WriteBack mode Use of rechargeable lithium ion battery...

Page 58: ...ation Install BBU Check connections and set write cache mode End Chapter 1 Describes how to check the BBU and accessories in the package and the notes on installation Chapter 2 2 Check from Utility De...

Page 59: ...ttery Control Cable 1 3 Connector board 1 4 User s Guide 1 This manual 5 Setup Date Label 1 6 Screw A 1 For Battery Plate 7 Screw B 1 For Connector Board 8 Serial Number Label 1 The package contains t...

Page 60: ...Caution Label The label is put on the battery case It indicates the recycle symbol battery type and warning message and is filled with the management revision of the battery 3 N code label Indicates...

Page 61: ...7 8 5 5 Battery Control Board Board to control battery pack 6 Battery Cable It connects the Battery to the Battery Control Board 7 Battery Connector 1 Do not use this connector 8 Battery Connector 2 C...

Page 62: ...ront view Connector board Rear view 8 9 10 11 9 Battery Cable To fix the Battery Backup Unit and Connector board Fix connector 1 and connector 2 10 Connector 1 Connect to the Battery Control Cable 11...

Page 63: ...in 3 months For details refer to Chapter 4 Refresh It is sometimes necessary to execute manual refresh For details refer to Chapter 4 Refresh The following message is registered in RAID log in Univers...

Page 64: ...g the battery for replacement The following VDs are affected XX Press any key to continue When the battery is missing The battery hardware is missing or malfunctioning or the battery is unplugged or t...

Page 65: ...e BBU is installed in the RAID controller on the battery label coming with the cover We suggest to fill in the setup date label and to put it on the battery case Notice The life of the battery is abou...

Page 66: ...able Connect Battery Backup Unit and Battery Control Cable in reference to the following figure Notice Please do not hold power in the part shown in figure Parts might be damaged Be careful to a mark...

Page 67: ...ation of the battery pack to the 3 5 inches disk model 1 3 5 Connection with the RAID controller The installation end Notice Please refer to each manual except 110Ge S 1 3 1 Preparations before the in...

Page 68: ...d In this section explains a method to install a connector board to a RAID controller N8103 116 117 116A 117A 1 Insert a connector board in the connector of the RAID controller well and fix it with sc...

Page 69: ...47 1 3 3 The installation of the battery pack to the 2 5 inches disk model 1 Remove a file device or a blank panel 2 Take off two screws and remove a blank cover...

Page 70: ...Catch the nail of the bracket on a blank cover and fix it with screw B About the installation position please refer to a lower figure installation position The second hole from the left of the lower b...

Page 71: ...49 4 Fix it with two screws while throwing on a nail of the bottom of the blank cover to the case of the server...

Page 72: ...50 1 3 4 The installation of the battery pack to the 3 5 inches disk model 1 Take a screw off the blank cover and remove it...

Page 73: ...51 2 Catch the nail of the bracket on a blank cover and fix it with screw B About the installation position please refer to a lower figure installation position The third hole from the both ends...

Page 74: ...52 3 Fix it with a screw while pushing a blank cover to the starboard...

Page 75: ...53 1 3 5 Connection with the RAID controller 1 Connect other side of the battery control cable to a connector on the RAID controller Be careful to a mark on the connector and cable...

Page 76: ...ix a RAID controller to a PCI slot while being careful so that a cable does not fall out 3 Please connect built in SAS cable 4 Install a center bar a side cover a front mask and power supply cord as b...

Page 77: ...al is to be seen on the Tree View The display of Normal shows the Battery status There is no problem if it is displayed as Normal Check Indicates the status of the battery installed in the RAID Contro...

Page 78: ...eral tab indicates the property of the Logical Drive Confirm the value of Cache Mode Setting is Write Back Notice Universal RAID Utility may not able to recognize the battery pack if it is charged onl...

Page 79: ...RAID Controller 1 ID 0 Vendor LSI Corporation Model MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2 xxxMB Firmware Version 1 xx xx xxxx Cache Size xxxMB Battery Status Normal Rebuild Priority Low Consistency Check Priority Low...

Page 80: ...tch mode changes the Cache Mode to Write Back or Write Through automatically It judges the two states from the Battery status whether Battery status is normal or not 4 The property of the RAID Control...

Page 81: ...59 2 3 WebBIOS 1 To launch WebBIOS press Ctrl H at POST 2 Select the Controller Properties at the top menu 3 Select Next at the following view...

Page 82: ...the battery can be used normally None Indicates that the battery cannot be used normally due to some reason There are following reasons that the Battery Back Up becomes None The cables of battery are...

Page 83: ...61 5 Go back to Top menu of WebBIOS and select the Virtual Drives 6 Check the Properties and select Go at the menu...

Page 84: ...Write is displayed as Write Back with BBU Notice If the battery connected immediately before Cache Mode becomes Write Through because of the refresh You must wait for 9 hours or more to charge the bat...

Page 85: ...entatives 2 Preventive Maintenance 2 1 Preventive Maintenance of BBU Check the states of the BBU including voltage and temperature regularly as preventive maintenance For the purpose you can use WebBI...

Page 86: ...remove the RAID controller from the server 6 On the rear face of the RAID controller remove the screw fixing the connector board 7 Install a new connector board to a RAID controller 8 Remove a batter...

Page 87: ...zed from system after OS started In detail refer to 2 2 Checking by Utility Notice Universal RAID Utility may not able to recognize the battery pack if it is charged only at the minimum level or uncha...

Page 88: ...AID controller charges the battery fully and then discharges Finally it charges the battery again and refresh completes For the periodic refresh refer to 3 Periodic refresh in this chapter For the man...

Page 89: ...he refresh of the battery When Cache Mode Current does not switch to Write Back even if it passes over 9 hours from the refresh beginning there is possibility of the battery failure The manual refresh...

Page 90: ...it User s Guide 2012 9 Sep 2012 Ver 4 7 1 TEL 03 3454 1111 NEC Corporation 5 7 1 Shiba Minato ku Tokyo Japan TEL 03 3454 1111 main NEC Corporation 2012 Reprinting or changing of this document without...

Page 91: ...69 N8103 121 N8103 121 RAID Battery Backup Unit User s Guide 855 900713 001 C This manual is printed on recycled paper...

Search results

Summary of Contents for N8103-121

Reviews:

Related manuals for N8103-121

Brands by name

Popular brands

NEC N8103-121, User Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for N8103-121

Reviews:

Related manuals for N8103-121

Brands by name

Popular brands