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NEC Express Server

 

Express5800 Series

 

Express5800/R320c-E4 

Model Number: N8800-173F, EXP320P

 

User’s Guide 

Chapter 1  General Description
 
Chapter 2  Preparations 
 
Chapter 3  Setup 
 
Chapter 4  Appendix 

30.004.01-101.02

September 2013, Second Edition

© NEC Corporation 2013

 

Express5800/R320c-M4 

Model Number: N8800-174F, EXP320Q

 

Summary of Contents for R320c-E4

Page 1: ...E4 Model Number N8800 173F EXP320P User s Guide Chapter 1 General Description Chapter 2 Preparations Chapter 3 Setup Chapter 4 Appendix 30 004 01 101 02 September 2013 Second Edition NEC Corporation 2...

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

Page 3: ...Rack installation 14 Power supply and power cord use 15 Installation relocation storage and connection 16 Cleaning and working with internal devices 17 During operation 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 Warning l...

Page 4: ...2 4 1 Connecting to a uninterruptible power supply UPS 70 Chapter 3 Setup 71 1 Power ON 72 1 1 POST Check 74 1 1 1 Flow of POST 74 1 1 2 POST Error Messages 76 1 1 3 Behavior at Occurrence of Error 7...

Page 5: ...tions could occur Note Indicates items that must be confirmed when handling the hardware or operating software Tips Indicates information that is helpful to keep in mind when using this server Optical...

Page 6: ...erver 2003 2 Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Windows 7 Professional 64 bit x64 Edition Windows 7 Windows 7 Professional 32 bit x86 Edition Windows Vista Business 64 bit x64 Edition Windows Vista Window...

Page 7: ...ed trademarks of LSI Corporation Adobe the Adobe logo and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated DLT and DLTtape are trademarks of Quantum Corporation of the United States PCI Express is...

Page 8: ...use harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement This Class A digital apparatus com...

Page 9: ...des Information and Communication Technology ICT equipment or electrical accessories such as cables or DVDs When disposing of used products you should comply with applicable legislation or agreements...

Page 10: ...rs or 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...

Page 11: ...labels 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...

Page 12: ...ric 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...

Page 13: ...ric 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...

Page 14: ...components 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 person...

Page 15: ...a single 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 generati...

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: ...lace any object on the cable Do not use 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 s...

Page 18: ...onnect any devices There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning strike Keep animals away from the server Keep animals such as pets away from the server Pet hair or other waste enters the serve...

Page 19: ...Precautions for Use Be Sure to Read Express5800 R320c E4 R320c M4 User s Guide 19 SAFETY INDICATIONS WARNING EIA 19 EIA EIA 19 CAUTION...

Page 20: ...Precautions for Use Be Sure to Read Express5800 R320c E4 R320c M4 User s Guide 20 CAUTION 44U...

Page 21: ...Precautions for Use Be Sure to Read Express5800 R320c E4 R320c M4 User s Guide 21 WARNING CAUTION...

Page 22: ...Precautions for Use Be Sure to Read Express5800 R320c E4 R320c M4 User s Guide 22 WARNING CAUTION CPU IO 18Kg 2 bezel bezel...

Page 23: ...Precautions for Use Be Sure to Read Express5800 R320c E4 R320c M4 User s Guide 23 CAUTION NEC...

Page 24: ...Precautions for Use Be Sure to Read Express5800 R320c E4 R320c M4 User s Guide 24 WARNING CAUTION...

Page 25: ...Precautions for Use Be Sure to Read Express5800 R320c E4 R320c M4 User s Guide 25 CAUTION...

Page 26: ...azards This label is either attached 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 cle...

Page 27: ...guarantee server operations temperature 10 to 35 C humidity 20 to 80 Check the system clock approximately once per month Use of a time server NTP server is recommended if high accuracy timing is requ...

Page 28: ...To protect important stored data and property make sure to wait for a sufficient period to use the server and components in the operating environment Reference Time effective at avoiding condensation...

Page 29: ...reen 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...

Page 30: ...troduces the features of this server and the name of each part 1 Preface 2 Accessories Verify the condition of your server s accessories 3 Standard Features This section describes the server s feature...

Page 31: ...rouble its dual configuration will allow the system to instantaneously isolate the failed parts to assure non stop running operation will be moved smoothly from one module to the other minimizing dama...

Page 32: ...s are stored in EXPRESSBUILDER Adobe Reader is required to read the documents so make sure you have it installed in your PC Make sure you have all accessories and inspect them If an accessory is missi...

Page 33: ...ps 10Mbps supported 10GBASE T 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 2 ports interface 10Gbps 1Gbps 100Mbps supported Express5800 R320c M4 only High reliability Memory monitoring feature error correction error detecti...

Page 34: ...t 1 port rear 3 ports Onboard LAN Express5800 R320c E4 2 ports Express5800 R320c M4 4 ports Management LAN port 1 port Ready to use No cable connection is required to install a hard disk drive hot swa...

Page 35: ...erver data on an independent storage system These features eliminate server downtime that is usually caused by network disconnection or trouble with the I O controller network adapter or disk drive an...

Page 36: ...ation Express5800 ft series constantly monitors events If trouble occurs on Express5800 ft series server module it will transparently use a redundant module of the failed module This feature maintains...

Page 37: ...ed and all processors installed on this server are shown How CPU modules appear on Task Manager Logical CPUs are displayed as many as there are System with one CPU Quad Core System with two CPUs Quad...

Page 38: ...deo Monitors temperatures fans voltage power supply and others Temperature Monitors the temperature inside of the chassis Fan Monitors the fans Voltage Monitors the voltage inside of the chassis Power...

Page 39: ...Version Management for Windows 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 feature...

Page 40: ...fails the LED goes on amber Details can be confirmed by checking 14 EXPRESSSCOPE The LED goes on amber when the failed CPU IO module cannot be identified 3 System FT LED This LED displays the device...

Page 41: ...goes on amber Details can be confirmed by checking 14 EXPRESSSCOPE The LED goes on amber when the failed CPU IO module cannot be identified 9 System FT LED This LED displays the device status The LED...

Page 42: ...4 Names and Functions of Components Express5800 R320c E4 R320c M4 User s Guide 42 Chapter 1 General Description 4 3 Rear View R320c E4 model R320c M4 model...

Page 43: ...2 2 SPEED LED 5 LAN connector Network connector supporting 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T 5 1 LAN1 5 1 1 LINK ACT LED 5 1 2 SPEED LED 5 2 LAN2 5 2 1 LINK ACT LED 5 2 2 SPEED LED 6 Power unit Standard...

Page 44: ...onents Express5800 R320c E4 R320c M4 User s Guide 44 Chapter 1 General Description 4 4 External View 1 Front bezel The cover to protect devices in the front 2 LEDs For more information refer to the de...

Page 45: ...er 1 General Description 4 5 Optical Disk Drive 1 Status LED The LED lights while accessing the loaded optical disk 2 Tray eject button The button to eject the tray 3 Manual release If the tray eject...

Page 46: ...mes and Functions of Components Express5800 R320c E4 R320c M4 User s Guide 46 Chapter 1 General Description 4 6 CPU IO Module R320c E4 with top cover removed R320c M4 with top cover removed PCI riser...

Page 47: ...User s Guide 47 Chapter 1 General Description The figure below shows internal view of CPU IO module when duct is removed 1 HDD BP Backplane 2 Cooling fan 3 Processor CPU Mounted below the heat sink 4...

Page 48: ...m top 3 2 DIMM16 to DIMM13 from top Available only when CPU 2 is installed 4 Lithium battery 5 HDD BP connector 6 CMOS Clear jumper Refer to Chapter 1 10 3 Clearing BIOS Settings CMOS Memory in Mainte...

Page 49: ...Messages by LED Indication in Maintenance Guide System POWER LED System FAULT LED System FT LED System ID LED With front bezel installed System POWER LED System FAULT LED System FT LED System ID LED...

Page 50: ...ribes 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 did not purchase any optional devic...

Page 51: ...4 Installing Optional Devices in Maintenance Guide for how to install internal option devices for VMware You do not need to provide any settings for software If you did not purchase any optional devi...

Page 52: ...the server handle the optical disk drive or remove install a hard disk drive or CPU IO module remove the front bezel Removal 1 Insert the provided security key bezel lock key into the key slot and pu...

Page 53: ...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 Safe...

Page 54: ...he 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...

Page 55: ...ecautions in Precautions for Use Do not drop the server 4U chassis weighs about 10 kgs At least two persons are required to install it CPU IO module weighs about 18 kgs At least two persons are requir...

Page 56: ...rew 8 Core nuts 4 pieces are not included Use the core nuts provided with the rack Checking the place to install Decide the place height to install Next to the square hole of the rack an imprinted mar...

Page 57: ...the rear side of the rack Install the brackets with its flat side facing inside Place them with the panhead screws with washers that come with the device symmetrically total 4 Fasten the screws tentat...

Page 58: ...the other clip to a hole by a flat blade screwdriver Note Make sure that the core nuts on left and right sides are level 4 Remove two CPU IO modules from the chassis 5 Loosen the screw and remove the...

Page 59: ...and back sides total 8 from the rear 9 Fasten tightly the pan head screws attached to the device to each 2 places right and left total 4 from the front 10 Fasten tightly the 4 pan head screws on the b...

Page 60: ...e it with screws 12 Mount the DVD drive unit and secure it with screws 13 Mount the CPU IO module 0 Tips Mount the module while lowering the lock so the module stacks on the way 14 Raise the levers on...

Page 61: ...steps below and unmount the device from the rack 1 Check that the server is powered off and remove all the power cords and interface cables from the server 2 Remove the front bezel 3 Loosen the screw...

Page 62: ...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 injury and property damage For de...

Page 63: ...yed over Place whose floor is covered with non antistatic carpet Place that may be subject to falling objects Place that is close to some equipment that generates intense magnetic field e g TV set rad...

Page 64: ...least two persons are required to install it CPU IO module weighs about 18 kgs At least two persons are required to install it Do not leave the CPU IO module of the server being pulled out Do not inst...

Page 65: ...modules from the chassis 6 Remove the DVD drive unit from the chassis 7 Remove the rack mount bracket handle from the front of chassis You cannot close the door with the handle being mounted Keep the...

Page 66: ...Fix each 2 places top and bottom on the front side total 4 with 4 pan head screws attached to the device 10 Fix the chassis to the tower conversion kit with 4 flat screws 11 Mount AC rock bracket and...

Page 67: ...s and secure it with screw 13 Slowly and carefully insert the CPU IO module 0 into the chassis Tips Keep pressing down the lock lever to keep it unlocked when the insertion is locked 14 Close the leve...

Page 68: ...use death or serious injury For details refer to Safety precautions in Precautions for Use Do not hold the power plug with wet hands Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe CAUTION Be sure to obs...

Page 69: ...ing peripheral devices with the exception of peripherals with USB interface Connecting a powered peripheral device to the powered server will cause malfunctions and failures In the case of standard co...

Page 70: ...o a 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 chan...

Page 71: ...tup You can customize the BIOS settings by following the instructions in this section 3 EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 provides useful features through the Baseboard Management Controller...

Page 72: ...0 and 1 start blinking green If you power off the server wait at least 30 seconds before turning it on again 1 Power on the display unit and other peripheral devices connected to the server Note If t...

Page 73: ...NEC logo will appear on the screen Important Do not connect or disconnect USB device while POST is running Do not power off the server while POST is running While the NEC logo is displayed on the scr...

Page 74: ...mes operable after the logo 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 incorre...

Page 75: ...you wait for a few seconds POST will go on automatically Example Tips You need to start SAS BIOS Setup Utility only when you want change configuration of built in SAS controller To launch utility pre...

Page 76: ...that was secondary before reboot is determined as primary module and POST or OS runs on that module switching of boot pair If POST does not complete normally on both CPU IO modules the server will sto...

Page 77: ...Run POST following Chapter 3 1 1 1 Flow of POST After a while the following message will be displayed on the lower left of the screen The on screen message depends on your system environment Press F2...

Page 78: ...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 Pressing this key cancels pop up dialog or takes you to the previous...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...nced PCI Configuration PCI Slot X Option ROM Enabled X is PCI slot number of the option board Change the boot order of devices Boot Boot Option Priorities Change the boot priority When you use EXPRESS...

Page 81: ...orrect 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 exi...

Page 82: ...ture and voltage of the server If you have the management LAN port connected to the network you can remotely perform the following over a web browser or SSH client Manage the server Remotely control t...

Page 83: ...e following message appears on the lower left of the screen Press F2 SETUP F4 ROM Utility F12 Network 2 If you press the F4 key at this time Off line TOOL starts upon completion of POST You can also p...

Page 84: ...ollowing screen is displayed On this screen enable or disable DHCP or specify IP Address Subnet Mask 6 Connect the LAN cable to the management LAN connector in order to connect to the network It will...

Page 85: ...iagnoses 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 Guide and Maintenance Guide 4...

Page 86: ...Express5800 R320c E4 R320c M4 User s Guide 86 Chapter 3 Setup 5 Installing Software Components Continue to install software components such as OS Refer to the instructions below Installation Guide Wi...

Page 87: ...PS see manuals provided with the UPS or the application that controls the UPS 1 Shut down the OS 2 The server automatically turns off after the OS shuts down The Module POWER LED on each CPU IO module...

Page 88: ...Express5800 R320c E4 R320c M4 User s Guide 88 NEC Express5800 Series Express5800 R320c E4 R320c M4 Appendix 1 Specifications Describes specifications of the server...

Page 89: ...ne x8 socket Low profile Chip Video RAM Management controller chip 32 MB Graphics Graphic display resolution 16 770 000 colors 640 480 800 600 1 024 768 65536 colors 1 280 1 024 Interface 4xUSB 2 0 1x...

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