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1. Installing Internal Optional Devices 

 

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Chapter 2  Preparations 

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  Supported cards and available slots 

The following tables list supported cards and slots available for them. For details of the functions of each 
board, refer to the manual supplied with the card. 

 

Tips 

Different cards mounted on the same bus operate at the lower frequency. 

 
 

Slot number 

PCIe 3.0 

#1A 

PCIe 3.0 

#1B 

PCIe 3.0 

#2B 

PCIe 3.0 

#3B 

PCIe 2.0 

#1C 

PCIe 2.0 

#2C 

PCI slot 

performance *1 

X8 lane 

X4 lane 

X8 lane 

X1 lane

X4 lane 

Socket type 

X8 socket 

X4 socket

X8 socket 

Transfer 

bandwidth (per 

lane) *1 

8Gb/s 5Gb/s 

Slot size 

Dedicated 

to RAID 

Controller 

Low profile (bracket 

shape is for full-height 

card) 

Full height

Low profile 

Product 

number 

Produ

ct 

name 

Available card 

size 

Dedicated 

to RAID 

Controller 

197mm max. 

177mm max. 

Remarks 

N8103-149 RAID 

Controller 

(512MB, RAID 0/1) 
[PCI Express 2.0(x8)] 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N8103-150 RAID 

Controller 

(512MB, RAID 0/1/5/6) 
[PCI Express 2.0(x8)] 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N8103-151 RAID 

Controller 

(1GB, RAID 0/1/5/6) 
[PCI Express 2.0(x8)] 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dedicated to connect 
with internal hard disk 
drive. 
26 x2.5-inch drive model 
and 3.5-inch disk drive 
model require any one 
of RAID Controller. 
Additional battery 
N8103-153 can be 
mounted. 
Total of 3 (internal: 1, 
external: 2) RAID 
Controller can be 
installed. 
Only one additional 
battery can be 
mounted. 

N8103-160 RAID 

Controller 

(1GB, RAID 0/1/5/6) 
[PCI EXPRESS 2.0(x8)] 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dedicated to connect 
with external devices.
Additional battery 
N8103-162 can be 
mounted. 
Up to two additional 
batteries can be 
mounted. 

N8103-104A SAS 

Controller 

[PCI Express(x8)] 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N8103-142 SAS 

Controller 

[PCI Express 2.0(x8)] 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dedicated to connect 
with external devices.
Up to three cards can 
be installed. 

N8190-153 Fibre 

Channel 

Controller 

(8Gbps/Optical) 
[PCI Express 2.0(x8)] 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N8190-154 Fibre 

Channel 

Controller 

(2ch) 
(8Gbps/Optical) 
[PCI Express 3.0(x8)] 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dedicated to connect 
with external Fibre 
Channel devices. 

N8104-138 1000BASE-T 

Adapter 

(1ch) 
[PCI Express 2.0(x1)] 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For additional LAN 
port. 
Teaming 
(AFT/SFT/ALB) and 
bonding with onboard 
LAN (including 
additional riser card) 
and 
N8104-138/132/133 is 
supported.  

Summary of Contents for R120d-2E

Page 1: ...023 02 101 01 May 2012 First Edition NEC Corporation 2012 Express5800 R120d 2E EXP481A User s Guide Model Number R120d 2E N8100 1950F 1951F 1952F 1953F Chapter 1 General Description Chapter 2 Prepara...

Page 2: ...ons connection of peripheral devices and ideal location for this server Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server System BIOS configurations and summary of EXPRESSBUILDER Chapter 4 Appendix Specifications and...

Page 3: ...ower cord use 15 Installation relocation storage and connection 16 Cleaning and working with internal devices 17 During operation 18 Warning labels 19 External view 19 Handling precautions for proper...

Page 4: ...ler 71 1 11 1 Handling precautions 71 1 11 2 Installing N8103 153 162 extra battery 71 1 11 3 Removal 72 1 12 Backup File Device 73 1 12 1 Installation USB File Devices 73 1 12 2 Removal 75 1 13 PCI C...

Page 5: ...131 1 Turning on the Server 132 1 1 POST 134 1 1 1 POST sequence 134 1 1 2 POST error messages 135 2 System BIOS Setup 136 2 1 Overview 136 2 2 Starting and Exiting SETUP Utility 136 2 2 1 Starting SE...

Page 6: ...ccur Note Indicates items that must be confirmed when handling the server or operating software Tips Indicates information that is helpful to keep in mind when using this server Optical disk drives Th...

Page 7: ...ows Server 2003 R2 Standard Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Windows Server 2003 2 Windows Server 2003 Standard Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Windows 7 Windows 7 Professional 64 bit x64 Edition Wind...

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Page 9: ...que de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada CE Australia and New Zealand Statement This is a Class A product In domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which c...

Page 10: ...omissions please contact your retailer 5 Regardless of these 4 items NEC Corporation does not take responsibility for effects resulting from operations 6 The sample values used in this document are n...

Page 11: ...ls WARNING or CAUTION is used to indicate a degree of danger These terms are defined as follows WARNING Indicates there is a risk of death or serious personal injury CAUTION Indicates there is a risk...

Page 12: ...shock or fire may be caused Do not touch the server with wet hand Otherwise an electric shock may be caused Do not touch the component specified by this symbol Otherwise an electric shock or burn may...

Page 13: ...shock Use a rack that conforms to the designated standard This server can be mounted onto a 19 inch rack that conforms to EIA standards Do not mount the server onto any rack that does not conform to E...

Page 14: ...ponents such as the door or rails When installing the door make sure that both upper and lower hinge pins are held in place Incomplete attachment may cause components to fall off as well as personal i...

Page 15: ...ngle outlet by using extension cords The electric current exceeding the rated flow overheats the outlet which may cause a fire Insert the power plug into the outlet as far as it goes Heat generation r...

Page 16: ...pecified Do not install the server in the following places or any place other than specified in this User s Guide Failure to follow this instruction may cause a fire A dusty place A humid place such a...

Page 17: ...the server with loose cable connections Do not use any damaged cable Cleaning and working with internal devices WARNING Do not disassemble repair or alter the server Never attempt to disassemble repa...

Page 18: ...rver during thunderstorms Do not touch any part of the server including the cables when a thunderstorm is approaching Also do not connect or disconnect any devices There may be a risk of electric shoc...

Page 19: ...ttached or printed on the component to draw attention from users to potential hazards involved in handling the server Do not remove or black out this label and keep it clean If no label is attached or...

Page 20: ...t guarantee that any copy protected CD that does not conform to standards will play on the CD player In the following cases check and adjust the system clock before operation After transportation Afte...

Page 21: ...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 you...

Page 22: ...res of this server and the name of each part 1 Introduction 2 Accessories Verify the condition of your server s accessories 3 Standard Features Check and maintain the server system by using the functi...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...s unmounted Getting Started Use notes Traditional Chinese version 1 Documents are stored in EXPRESSBUILDER Adobe Reader is required to read the documents so make sure you have it installed in your PC...

Page 25: ...ure Memory monitoring feature error correction error detection Memory degeneracy feature logical isolation of a failed device Memory throttle ring feature Memory Independent Lockstep Mirroring Sparing...

Page 26: ...ty memory of up to 384 GB 3 Can upgrade to multi processor system with up to two processors Hard disk drive bays 16x 2 5 inch drive model 2 5 inch drive bay 16 slots 4 26x 2 5 inch drive model 2 5 inc...

Page 27: ...y 1 May not be supported depending on the installed processor type 2 Processor core speed depends on the number and type of CPU and DIMMs installed and operating voltage 1 35 1 5 V 3 In 2 CPU configur...

Page 28: ...ial ports keyboard mouse and video System environment Monitors temperatures fans voltage power supply and others Temperature Monitors the temperature inside of the chassis Fan Monitors the fans Voltag...

Page 29: ...agement Use of NEC ESMPRO Manager and ExpressUpdate Agent allows you to manage versions of firmware and software as well as update them by applying update packages This function automatically updates...

Page 30: ...ential numbers 1 2 3 and 4 indicate LAN connectors 1 2 3 and 4 respectively 4 Disk Access LED green amber This LED lights green when the internal hard disk drive is being accessed An amber light turns...

Page 31: ...espectively 4 Disk Access LED green amber This LED lights green when the internal hard disk drive is being accessed An amber light turns on if a hard disk drive is broken and a light flashes green and...

Page 32: ...pectively 4 Disk Access LED green amber This LED lights green when the internal hard disk drive is being accessed An amber light turns on if a hard disk drive is broken and a light flashes green and a...

Page 33: ...seted 13 DUMP Switch NMI When the DUMP switch is pressed memory dump is performed 14 Unit ID UID Switch blue The switch to turn on and off the UID LEDs provided at the front and rear of the server Pre...

Page 34: ...th EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 BMC To use this switch press it at least five seconds 12 Reset Switch When the Reset switch is pressed the system is reseted 13 DUMP Switch NMI When the DUMP switch is pressed...

Page 35: ...n there is something wrong with EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 BMC To use this switch press it at least five seconds 12 Reset Switch When the Reset switch is pressed the system is reseted 13 DUMP Switch NMI Wh...

Page 36: ...800 R120d 2E User s Guide 36 Chapter 1 General Description 4 3 Rear View 4 M 3 2 1 2 3 7 11 6 13 9 11 8 1 4 4 5 10 4 9 11 10 3 9 10 2 9 11 10 1 9 11 12 14 4 M 3 2 1 2 3 11 9 11 8 1 4 10 4 9 11 10 3 9...

Page 37: ...s 1 2 3 and 4 respectively If Shared BMC LAN feature is enabled in ROM Utility LAN connector 1 can also be used as the management LAN port However sharing port is not recommended from the point of per...

Page 38: ...ts Express5800 R120d 2E User s Guide 38 Chapter 1 General Description 4 4 External View 16x 2 5 inch drive model 26x 2 5 inch drive model 3 5 inch drive model 1 Top Cover front 2 Release Button 3 Top...

Page 39: ...ne 4 Cooling fan 1 FAN1R 2 FAN2R 3 FAN3R 4 FAN4R Option 5 FAN5R 6 FAN1F Option 7 FAN2F Option 8 FAN3F Option 9 FAN4F Option 10 FAN5F Option FAN1R 3R and 5R are standard parts FAN4R is option parts whe...

Page 40: ...connector 1 default POW 1 2 redundant POW 2 15 SATA Optical Disk Drive signal connector 16 SATA connector 17 Buzzer 18 COM connector for Option N8117 01A COM port B when N8117 01A is used 19 EXPRESSS...

Page 41: ...hardware The following table lists STATUS LED patterns their explanation and solution Tips You can reference error logs to check the causes of failures by using NEC ESMPRO STATUS LED pattern Explanati...

Page 42: ...Manager Flashing amber The power supply unit is broken Connect the power cord to supply power If the power supply unit is faulty contact your sales representative A fan alarm was detected Check if the...

Page 43: ...isk drive after removing one Do not replace a hard disk drive while another hard disk drive is being rebuilt 4 7 5 Optical disk access LED The access LED for optical disk drive at the front of the ser...

Page 44: ...indicates that a hard disk drive is being rebuilt not a defect In a RAID system the hard disk drive is automatically rebuilt upon replacing a failed hard disk drive auto rebuild feature Off Hard disk...

Page 45: ...e 45 Chapter 1 General Description 4 7 8 LEDs for LAN connectors The five LAN connectors provided at the rear of the server have two LEDs each 4 M 3 2 1 SPEED LED LINK ACT LED Management LAN connector...

Page 46: ...turn on in LINK state LINK ACT LED pattern Explanation On green The server and hub are powered and properly connected Flashing green The network port is transmitting or receiving data Off Check the ca...

Page 47: ...LED pattern Explanation On green The server 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 connect...

Page 48: ...his chapter describes preparations for using this server 1 Installing Internal Optional Devices You can skip this section if you did not purchase any optional devices 2 Installation and Connection You...

Page 49: ...od 1 1 Safety Precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions to install and remove optional devices properly and safely WARNING Be sure to observe the following precautions to use the server...

Page 50: ...periodically touching a metal surface while working on the components Select a suitable work space Work with the server on the anti static or concrete floor When you work with the server on a carpet...

Page 51: ...when installing components 1 If the server is mounted on a rack use the UID switch to identify the target server Refer to Chapter 2 1 4 Confirming Servers UID Switch 2 Remove the front bezel if appli...

Page 52: ...Refer to Chapter 2 1 19 Installing Top Cover 9 Mount the server onto the rack Refer to Chapter 2 2 1 2 Installing the server to the rack or removing it from the rack 1 Installation 10 Install Hard Di...

Page 53: ...get server When the server is working or before you turn the server off or disconnect a cable from the server be sure to identify the target server by using the UID switch first If UID Unit ID switch...

Page 54: ...1 Installing Internal Optional Devices Express5800 R120d 2E User s Guide 54 Chapter 2 Preparations 3 5 inch hard disk drive model Rear View UID switch UID switch...

Page 55: ...front bezel when manipulating POWER switch or removing the top cover 1 Insert the attached security key into the key slot and turn the key to the front bezel side while pressing it lightly to release...

Page 56: ...r Battery for RAID Controller Important Before removing the top cover be sure to disconnect cables from PCI card such as LAN adapter If not cables may be damaged 1 Refer to steps 1 to 4 in Chapter 2 1...

Page 57: ...ry 1 7 1 Installation Install the Internal Flash Memory in the following procedure 1 Refer to steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 1 3 Overview of Installation and Removal for preparations 2 Remove the duct 3 At...

Page 58: ...installing the TPM Kit 1 8 1 Installation Install the TPM Kit in the following procedure Note The TPM Kit once installed cannot be removed 1 Refer to steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 1 3 Overview of Install...

Page 59: ...processor authorized by NEC Installing a third party processor may cause a failure of the processor as well as the motherboard Repair of the server due to failures or damage resulted from installing s...

Page 60: ...e cover from the CPU socket Important Keep the protective cover for future use Always attach the CPU protective cover if the processor is removed from the socket 7 Put the additional processor on the...

Page 61: ...ng or sliding it in the socket 8 Lightly push the processor to the CPU socket and close the plate 9 Close the socket lever to fix it 10 Put the heat sink on processor and fix the heat sink with four s...

Page 62: ...components you removed in earlier steps 14 If the CPU is additionally installed run SETUP select Advanced Processor Configuration Processor Information and confirm that CPU ID L2 Cache RAM and L3 Cac...

Page 63: ...memory sizes OS The maximum memory size supported on each OS The maximum memory size supported on the server 4 GB If using HW DEP function Default factory settings Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Wind...

Page 64: ...d Memory LockStep feature x8 SDDC ECC memory and Memory Sparing feature To use the memory mirroring or LockStep feature refer to Chapter 2 1 10 7 Using Memory RAS Features Standard memory feature x4 S...

Page 65: ...Memory Sparing feature DIMM number 1 CPU configuration 2 CPU configuration 1 CPU configuration 2 CPU configuration 1 CPU configuration 2 CPU configuration CPU 1 CPU1_DIMM1 1 1 N S N S 1 1 CPU1_DIMM4...

Page 66: ...ional devices mount and connect the server and turn it on 6 Confirm that no error messages are displayed in POST screen If any error messages are displayed refer to Chapter 3 1 POST Error Message in M...

Page 67: ...g DIMMs 1 Confirm that no error messages are displayed on POST If any error message is displayed refer to Chapter 3 1 Post Error Message in Maintenance Guide 2 Run BIOS Setup Utility select Memory Con...

Page 68: ...rroring Feature The memory mirroring feature writes the same data into two groups of DIMMs corresponding with each other between memory channels channels 2 and 3 to provide data redundancy Important T...

Page 69: ...additional memory board N8102 493 494 495 496 equipped with four DIMMs of same model is required The LockStep feature can be used under the following conditions Install two DIMMs that operate in paral...

Page 70: ...hose with capacities less than the actual physical capacities The recognized capacities vary depending on the number of DIMMs and the physical capacity per DIMM The Memory Sparing feature can be used...

Page 71: ...ed to the RAID Controller you are using The extra battery is a very delicate electronic device Before installation touch the metal frame part of the server to discharge the static electricity from you...

Page 72: ...tes installation order 7 Connect the cable of additional battery to RAID Controller 8 Attach the RAID Controller to the rise card For how to install RAID Controller refer to Chapter 2 1 13 PCI Card 9...

Page 73: ...Important Install only a backup file device specified by NEC 1 12 1 Installation USB File Devices 1 Refer to Chapter 2 1 3 Overview of Installation and Removal for preparations 2 Remove the processor...

Page 74: ...ice screw holes align with the screw holes in the device carrier If you feel difficult to connect the cable of the long device slide the device to the front and then connect the cable 7 Insert the dev...

Page 75: ...ponent on motherboard 10 If internal MO or internal RDX is installed run BIOS SETUP and set the boot priority of removable device to lower than the boot device Boot Boot Option 2 Bus 08 Dev XX PCI RAI...

Page 76: ...device may be recognized in different order from that described above depending on OS or RAID System BIOS utility Check the slot location of PCI device by PCI bus number device number and function num...

Page 77: ...5 6 PCI Express 2 0 x8 N8103 151 RAID Controller 1GB RAID 0 1 5 6 PCI Express 2 0 x8 Dedicated to connect with internal hard disk drive 26 x2 5 inch drive model and 3 5 inch disk drive model require a...

Page 78: ...al LAN port Prepare SFP module N8104 129 if needed Teaming AFT SFT ALB and bonding with N8104 128 is supported N8104 131 10G Converged Network Adapter 2ch 10Gbps Optical PCI Express 2 0 x8 For additio...

Page 79: ...all an extra battery for RAID Controller refer to Chapter 2 1 11 Extra Battery for RAID Controller Installing RAID Controller card in slot PCI 1A 1 Refer to Chapter 2 1 3 Overview of Installation and...

Page 80: ...r PCI cards and the signal pins of electric parts installed on the card Installing cards with dirt or oil can cause malfunction Note Make sure that the head of a PCI card bracket is seated into the fi...

Page 81: ...on POST screen For details on POST error messages refer to Chapter 3 1 POST Error Message in Maintenance Guide 13 Start the BIOS Configuration utility on the mounted board to set up the board Availabi...

Page 82: ...r is set to Enabled When connecting a RAID Controller set the boot priority to 8th or higher in the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup utility If the setting is 9th or lower the configuration menu for RAID C...

Page 83: ...the riser card to the server 7 Insert the riser card B into the slot on motherboard and secure the card with the three screws you removed at Step 2 When connecting the card position the terminal part...

Page 84: ...en make sure that the parameter of PCI Slot xx ROM xx is PCI slot number is set to Enabled When connecting a RAID Controller set the boot priority to 8th or higher in the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup u...

Page 85: ...e for installing additional hard disk drives 1 14 1 Installation Follow steps below to install an additional HDD cage 1 Refer to steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 1 3 Overview of Installation and Removal for...

Page 86: ...removed in Step 2 6 Disconnect SAS cable from the factory installed HDD cage 7 Install expander board to Expansion Bay and secure it with five screws provided with 2 5 inch HDD cage 8 Connect the two...

Page 87: ...em 11 Connect the SGPIO cable provided with additional HDD cage to factory installed HDD cage and additional HDD cage Refer to Chapter 2 1 18 Use of Internal Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System 12 Att...

Page 88: ...ve additional HDD cage rear for installing additional hard disk drives 1 15 1 Installation Follow steps below to install an additional HDD cage rear 1 Refer to steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 1 3 Overview o...

Page 89: ...e 89 Chapter 2 Preparations 4 Connect the provided DC cable to additional HDD cage 5 Connect the provided SATA cable and SGPIO cable to additional HDD cage 6 Install the provided fan unit and connect...

Page 90: ...slots of standard cooling fans and optional cooling fans 16x 2 5 inch drive model 26x 2 5 inch drive model 3 5 inch drive model 1 Expansion FAN is installed in FAN 5R when Expansion CPU is installed 2...

Page 91: ...n unit straight into the additional fan slot until it locks with clicking sound Important Keep the fan cover for future use 2 Installing additional fan when configuring redundant fan system 1 Refer to...

Page 92: ...er is powered on hot swappable You can identify the failing fan by using the management tool such as EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 While the system is powered on or running the LED of failed fan unit is lit C...

Page 93: ...install any unsupported optical disk drive 1 17 1 Installation Install an optical disk drive in the following procedure 1 Refer to Chapter 2 1 3 Overview of Installation and Removal for preparations...

Page 94: ...rations 5 Install the optical disk drive 6 Screw the bracket to secure the optical disk drive in place 7 Insert the optical disk drive and secure the drive tray 8 Connect the cable to optical disk dri...

Page 95: ...151 160 is used If using internal Hard Disk Drives in RAID System with an optional RAID Controller N8103 149 150 151 160 installed in the server the SATA cable needs to be rewired For more informatio...

Page 96: ...ller or optional RAID Controller the interface cable must be connected Refer to the figures below for how to connect cables 16x 2 5 inch drive model When using onboard RAID controller 1 to 4 drives Mo...

Page 97: ...l When using Option RAID controller 1 to 8 drives Option RAID Controller BackPlane BP Hard Disk Drive SAS 1 Port 0 3 or Port1 4 SAS0_3 Port 0 Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 SAS 2 Port 4 7 or Port5 8 SAS4_7 Port...

Page 98: ...Drive SAS 1 Port 0 3 or Port 1 4 SAS0_3R SAS0_3H1 BackPlane 1 SAS0_3 Port 0 Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 SAS4_7H1 BackPlane 1 SAS4_7 Port 4 Port 5 Port 6 Port 7 SAS 2 Port 4 7 or Port 5 8 SAS4_7R SAS0_3H2 Bac...

Page 99: ...26 drives Option RAID Controller Expander Board Hard Disk Drive SAS 1 Port 0 3 or Port 1 4 SAS0_3 Port 0 23 SAS 2 Port 4 7 or Port 5 8 SAS4_7 Expander Board BackPlane Rear Hard Disk Drive SAS_A SAS_A...

Page 100: ...14 drives Option RAID Controller BackPlane Hard Disk Drive SAS 1 Port 0 3 or Port 1 4 SAS0_3 Port 0 11 SAS 2 Port 4 7 or Port 5 8 SAS4_7 BackPlane Front BackPlane Rear Hard Disk Drive SAS_A SAS_A Port...

Page 101: ...have the same capacity and rotational speed If you intend to install the OS to the RAID System the process from RAID configuration to OS installation can be easily completed by using the EXPRESSBUILD...

Page 102: ...I card are installed close the server with Top Cover Important To avoid damage to the cable connect cables for PCI card such as LAN cable after installing Top Cover 1 19 1 Installation 1 Put the top c...

Page 103: ...Install the hard disk drive on the server with it mounted in the drive carrier Important Use hard disk drives specified by NEC Installing a third party hard disk drive might cause a failure of the se...

Page 104: ...s Guide 104 Chapter 2 Preparations 26x 2 5 inch drive model Front view 26x 2 5 inch drive model Rear View When Rear 2 5 inch HDD cage is added 3 5 inch drive model Rear View When Rear 2 5 inch HDD ca...

Page 105: ...specifications capacity rotational speed and standard 1 Refer to Chapter 2 1 3 Overview of Installation and Removal for preparations 2 Locate the slot where you are going to install the Hard Disk Driv...

Page 106: ...y with both hands 6 Slowly close the handle The drive carrier is locked making a clicking sound Note When you push the drive into the slot confirm the handle got hooked on the frame 7 Turn on the serv...

Page 107: ...no liability for data leakage should the product be transferred to a third party without erasing the data Note If you have to remove a disk due to a hard disk drive failure check the slot with its DIS...

Page 108: ...disk is automatically rebuilt when hot swapping replacing a disk while the power on a failed Hard Disk Drive During the auto rebuild the DISK LED on the Hard Disk Drive flashes green and amber altern...

Page 109: ...hird party hard disk drive might cause a failure of the server and it Note the following precautions to install hard disk drives For onboard connection hard disk drives having different capacities int...

Page 110: ...ht cause a failure of the server and it 1 Refer to Chapter 2 1 3 Overview of Installation and Removal for preparations 2 Locate the slot where you install the Hard Disk Drive The server provides 12 sl...

Page 111: ...ve carrier firmly with both hands 6 Slowly close the handle The drive carrier is locked making a clicking sound Note When you push the drive into the slot confirm the handle got hooked on the frame 7...

Page 112: ...ng a Hard Disk Drive in the RAID System In the RAID System you can use the auto rebuild feature to restore data back to the state before a failure occurred by writing the data saved before the replace...

Page 113: ...isk drive model 3 5 inch hard disk drive model 800 W 1 22 1 Cold Redundant Feature The server supports the feature to optimize power efficiency as described below Cold redundant feature can run the sy...

Page 114: ...Installation Follow steps below to install a power supply unit 1 Refer to steps 1 to 4 in Chapter 2 1 3 Overview of Installation and Removal for preparations 2 Remove the blank cover Important Keep th...

Page 115: ...goes on amber When the power cords are connected AC POWER LEDs on both power supply units blink green 5 Power on the server The AC POWER LEDs go on green 6 Confirm by the STATUS LED or on the POST scr...

Page 116: ...p steps 1 and 2 below 1 Locate the failing power supply unit by the AC POWER LED on the rear of each power supply unit The LED of the failing power supply unit is lit amber or blinking amber 2 Shutdow...

Page 117: ...E User s Guide 117 Chapter 2 Preparations 1 23 Installing Front Bezel When installing Front Bezel engage catches of front bezel with those on mounting ear After installing Front Bezel lock it with Bez...

Page 118: ...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 injury and property damage For details refer to Saf...

Page 119: ...air or dust includes components accelerating corrosion ex sulfur sodium chloride or conductive metals Place where chemicals may be accidentally sprayed over Place where a carpet not subject to anti st...

Page 120: ...cautions to use the server safely Failure to observe the precautions may cause burns injury and property damage For details refer to Safety precautions in Precautions for Use Do not drop Do not leave...

Page 121: ...hem Checking inner rails Make sure the orientation of inner rails Inner rail L Inner rail R Installing inner rails Mount an inner rail marked as R to the right side of the server and L to the left sid...

Page 122: ...hat the rail assembly is installed at the same height as the other slide rail assemblies already installed Important Confirm that the rail assemblies are securely locked so that they will not fall off...

Page 123: ...rails from left and right outer rails until they are locked Note Make sure that locking mechanism work normally 2 With two or more persons firmly hold the server and mount it to the rack 3 When the s...

Page 124: ...uttons located on either side of the front of the server 4 Because there are stoppers the server will come to a stop halfway Press and hold the release levers on the rails and pull the server out of t...

Page 125: ...using the following procedure 1 Refer to 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 slid...

Page 126: ...se the server safety Failure to observe the precautions may cause death or serious injury For details refer to Safety precautions in Precautions for Use Do not hold the power plug with wet hands Do no...

Page 127: ...tion Express5800 R120d 2E User s Guide 127 Chapter 2 Preparations 1 Front View USB device USB device USB device Display unit 16x 2 5 inch hard disk drive model 26x 2 5 inch hard disk drive model 3 5 i...

Page 128: ...uide 128 Chapter 2 Preparations 2 Rear View M 1 2 3 4 Display unit Device with serial interface USB device Management LAN port USB device Ports for data transmission Finally connect the power cord to...

Page 129: ...ver and devices before connecting If connecting any peripheral device and its interface cable made by other companies a third party contact your sales representative to check if they can be used with...

Page 130: ...UPS the BIOS settings may need to be changed in order to link the server with the power supply from the UPS To change the settings select Server and then AC LINK in the BIOS setup utility and change...

Page 131: ...tings by following the instructions in this section 3 EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 provides useful features through the Baseboard Management Controller BMC 4 EXPRESSBUILDER EXPRESSBUILD...

Page 132: ...the server before amber POWER LED is unlit 1 Turn on the peripheral devices and the display unit Note If the power cord is connected to power control system such as an Uninterruptible Power Supply UP...

Page 133: ...133 Chapter 3 Setup 26x 2 5 inch disk drive model 26x 2 5 inch disk drive model While the logo is being displayed the self diagnostic program POST runs and diagnoses the hardware For details refer to...

Page 134: ...ogo appears 2 If Enabled is specified for Password On Boot in Security menu of SETUP you will be prompted to enter password after the logo is displayed If you enter the incorrect password three times...

Page 135: ...Controller board is installed a message that prompts you to start the dedicated utility to set each board is displayed Example If an optional RAID Controller is installed Press Ctrl H for Web BIOS The...

Page 136: ...OST following Chapter 3 1 1 1 POST sequence After a while the following message will be displayed on the lower left of the screen Press F2 SETUP F3 Internal Flash Memory F4 ROM Utility F12 Network If...

Page 137: ...annot use this key when a menu which has on the left is selected Enter key Press this key to confirm the selected parameter Esc key Press this key to cancel pop up menu In sub menu pressing this key t...

Page 138: ...s are restored Load Previous Values Yes No F3 key If you press this key the following window appears If you select Yes restore the parameters of the currently selected item to the default setting This...

Page 139: ...ion PCI Device Controller and Option ROM Settings PCIXX Slot Option ROM Enabled XX is PCI slot number of the option board Boot Change the boot order of devices Change the boot priority Boot Boot Optio...

Page 140: ...password 3 times operation stops You cannot operate further Turn off the power Saving changes If you finish configuration select Save Exit and then Save Changes and Exit to save changes and exit If y...

Page 141: ...anagement N8115 04 is required 3 2 EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE 3 Network configuration To enable EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 to be used via network network configuration is required Below is an example of the confi...

Page 142: ...ty 5 If Property is selected the following screen is displayed On this screen specify whether to use DHCP and if DHCP is not used configure IP Address Subnet Mask 6 Connect the LAN cable to the manage...

Page 143: ...C ESMPRO Agent Maintenance Diagnoses your server system To use this feature select Tool menu in the menu after boot Storage of documents Stores various documents including User s Guide Installation Gu...

Page 144: ...ftware Components Express5800 R120d 2E User s Guide 144 Chapter 3 Setup 5 Installing Software Components Continue to install software components such as OS Refer to the instructions below Installation...

Page 145: ...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 146: ...Express5800 R120d 2E User s Guide 146 NEC Express5800 Series Express5800 R120d 2E Appendix 1 Specifications 2 PCI Configuration 4 4...

Page 147: ...used up tp two ports in total 4x 1000BASE T LAN connector 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T supported RJ 45 4x Rear 1x Management LAN connector 100BASE TX 10BASE T supported RJ 45 1x Rear Redundantpowers...

Page 148: ...erial port RS 232C compliant D Sub 9 pin Serial port A 1xRear optional port can be used up tp two ports in total 4x 1000BASE T LAN connector 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T supported RJ 45 4x Rear 1x M...

Page 149: ...n slot PCI1C 96 60h 124 7Ch PCI card installed in slot PCI2C 125 7Dh Onboard VGA controller Hexadecimal notation If Disabled is specified for Advanced PCI Configuration PCI Bus Static Allocation in BI...

Page 150: ...l port 28 1Ch PCI1A INTB 5 05h 29 1Dh PCI1A INTC 6 06h 30 1Eh PCI1A INTD 7 07h 31 1Fh Primary IOAT 8 08h Realtime clock RTC 32 20h 9 09h Microsoft ACPI Compliant System SCI 33 21h 10 0Ah 34 22h 11 0Bh...

Page 151: ...ager Properties General tab correspond to actual PCI slot numbers as shown below PCI slot Indication on Properties page Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 R2 PCI1A PCI Slot 26...

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