NEC Express5800/BladeServer Series N8400-071AF/072AF/073AF/074AF NEC Express5800/120Bb-m6 User's Guide 1st Edition 4-2008 ONL-540_001_01-120Bb-m6-100-99-0803 456-01752-000 PN# 456-01752-000
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Keep this User's Guide handy for quick reference when necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS Follow the instructions in this User's Guide for your safety to use the server. The server contains components that may pose possible danger, hazards that may be caused by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards. Server components that may pose possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around them as well as described in this User's Guide.
Symbols used in this User's Guide and warning labels are listed below: Attentions Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock. Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire. Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury by the moving fan blades. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury. Indicates that improper use may cause explosion.
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i PREFACE Welcome to the NEC Express5800/BladeServer series server. The NEC Express5800/BladeServer is the next generation of server technology that provides unparalleled performance. The server may be used as a workstation PC that configures a client-server system and provides high-speed processing and superior reliability. Read this User's Guide thoroughly to fully understand handling of the server and to utilize its functions to the maximum extent.
ii ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This User's Guide describes how to properly set up and use the server. This User's Guide also covers useful procedures for dealing with problems that may arise during setup or operation of the server. Keep this manual for future use. How to Use This User's Guide This User's Guide contains the following information: Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server Provides information necessary to use the CPU blade. Make sure to read this chapter before setting up and using the CPU blade.
iii Text Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this User's Guide. For safety symbols, see "SAFETY INDICATIONS" provided earlier. IMPORTANT: Items that are mandatory or require attention when using the server NOTE: Helpful and convenient piece of information IN THE PACKAGE The package contains various accessories, as well as the server itself. Check the packing list to make sure that everything is included and that individual components are not damaged.
iv CONTENTS Preface .............................................................................................................................................. i About This User's Guide ..................................................................................................................ii In the Package ................................................................................................................................ iii Chapter 1 ...............................................
v Chapter 4 ........................................................................................................................... 4-1 Configuring Your Server .................................................................................................. 4-1 System BIOS ~ SETUP ~ ............................................................................................................. 4-1 Starting SETUP Utility .....................................................................................
vi Chapter 6 ........................................................................................................................... 6-1 Installing and Using Utilities ............................................................................................ 6-1 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER .......................................................................................................... 6-1 Autorun Menu ...................................................................................................
vii Chapter 9 ........................................................................................................................... 9-1 Upgrading Your Server .................................................................................................... 9-1 Safety Notes .................................................................................................................................. 9-2 Anti-static Measures .........................................................................
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Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server.
1-2 Notes on Using Your Server SAFETY NOTES This section provides notes on using the server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper and safe use of the server. For symbols, see "SAFETY INDICATIONS" provided earlier. WARNING Do not use the server for services where critical high availability may directly affect human lives.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-3 WARNING Do not handle the CPU blade if it is installed in the Blade Enclosure. To install or remove an option from the CPU blade, first turn off the power of the CPU blade and remove the CPU blade from the Blade Enclosure. If you touch parts on the CPU blade with it is connected to the Blade Enclosure, you may receive an electric shock. Do not install or remove more than one CPU blade at a time. Install or remove CPU blades one by one.
1-4 Notes on Using Your Server
Notes on Using Your Server 1-5 CAUTION Avoid installation in extreme temperature conditions. Immediately after the server is powered off, its internal components such as hard disk drives are very hot. Leave the server until its internal components fully cool down before installing/removing any component. Avoid contact with the server during thunderstorms. Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when a thunderstorm is approaching.
1-6 Notes on Using Your Server FOR PROPER OPERATION Observe the following notes for proper operation of the server. Failure to observe these notes may cause a malfunction of the server. CPU blade – N8400-071AF/072AF/073AF/074AF CPU blade assembly can be installed in the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE). – Install or remove CPU blades one at a time. – Hold the portions covered with metal plates when a CPU blade is installed or removed.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-7 – The CPU blade contains precision components that are easily affected by drastic temperature changes. If the CPU blade is used after storage or relocation, make sure that it is fully adapted to the operating environment. – Make sure that any optional devices are compatible with the CPU blade. Even if an optional device can be installed or connected to the CPU blade, it may not operate properly and may damage the CPU blade.
1-8 Notes on Using Your Server TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server and included software to a third party: Server Make sure to provide this manual along with the server to a third party. IMPORTANT: Be sure to take appropriate measures not to leak important data (e.g., customers' information or companies' management information) on the removed hard disk drive to any third parties.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-9 DISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES Dispose of the CPU blade, hard disk drives, Blade Enclosure, option board, floppy disks, and CD/DVD-ROMs according to all national laws and regulations. Also dispose of the power cord provided with the server to prevent it from being used with other devices. IMPORTANT: For disposal (or replacement) of the battery on the motherboard of the server, consult with your service representative.
1-10 Notes on Using Your Server USER SUPPORT If the server does not function correctly, do the following before requesting repair: 1. Check that the power cord and the cables to other devices are properly connected. 2. See Chapter 8 to check whether your problem is described. If it is, follow the recommended procedure to resolve it. 3. Check that the software required for operation of the server is properly installed.
Notes on Using Your Server Advice for Health Prolonged use of a computer may affect your health. Keep in mind the following to reduce stresses on your body: Good Working Posture Sit on your chair with your back straight. If the desk height is correct, you will look down at the screen slightly and your forearms will be parallel to the floor. This “good” work posture can minimize muscle tension caused by sedentary work.
Chapter 2 General Description This chapter provides information that you should be familiar with before using the server. It includes names and functions of the components and features of the server.
2-2 General Description OVERVIEW A BladeServer is a modular, multiprocessing system that includes a processor, memory, network connection, optional add-in card slot, and associated electronics on a single motherboard, which is called a CPU blade. A CPU bladeis typically installed into a rack-mountable enclosure that houses multiple CPU blades that share common resources, such as cabling, power supplies, and cooling fans.
General Description 2-3 STANDARD FEATURES High performance Dual-core Intel® Xeon® Processor Quad-core Intel® Xeon® Processor DDR2-667 SDRAM FB-DIMM High-speed 1000BASE-T interface x4 (1Gbps supported) High-speed disk access (SAS) Expandability Four mezzanine card slots 48GB maximum memory capacity Up to two processors Four network ports Up to six hard disk drives (SAS 2.5-inch) Two USB 2.
2-4 General Description PART NAMES AND CONTROLS This section describes the names and features of the components of the CPU blade. Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 Hard disk drive Upper: Slots 0, 1, and 2 from left to right Lower: Slots 3, 4, and 5 from left to right POWER lamp The lamp lights green when the CPU blade is powered on. The lamp lights amber when the CPU blade is powered off but power is supplied from the power supply unit.
General Description 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2-5 DUMP switch Press this switch to run the memory dump. LAN3 Link/Access lamp (green) The lamp is on when LAN port 3 is connected to the network. The lamp blinks when data is being transmitted. LAN1 Link/Access lamp (green) The lamp is on when LAN port 1 is connected to the network. The lamp blinks when data is being transmitted. RESET switch Press this switch to reset the CPU blade.
2-6 General Description Rear View 1 1 MP connector 1
General Description 2-7 Internal View CPU Unit 1 2 3 4 5 12 6 7 11 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 Lithium battery DIMM socket #1, #5, #9, #2, #6, #10, #11, #7, #3, #12, #8, #4 from top Heat sink Install the processor #1 (CPU #1) below this heat sink. Type II mezzanine slot Slot to install mezzanine card . Type I mezzanine slot Slot to install mezzanine card . MP connector Used to connect with the midplane in the Blade Enclosure.
2-8 General Description Storage Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 8-2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8-1 DIMM connector for onboard RAID Type II mezzanine slot Slot to install mezzanine card. Type I mezzanine slot Slot to install mezzanine card. MAC address label MP connector Used to connect with the midplane in the Blade Enclosure. Connector for signal cable (1) Connect the signal cable (1) of the CPU unit. Connector for signal cable (2) 7-1 Connect the signal cable (2)-B of the CPU unit.
General Description External View Top cover CPU unit tray CPU blade with its cover installed CPU blade with top cover removed CPU blade with the CPU unit removed 2-9
2-10 General Description Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is an optional device. An operating system may be installed on the hard disk drive. Handle it carefully. 2 1 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 5 4 Hard disk drive BP connector The connector is connected to the SAS backplane in the Blade Enclosure. Drive carrier Disk access lamp (green/amber) The lamp lights green when the hard disk drive is acessed. The lamp lights amber if a fault occurs in the hard disk drive.
General Description 2-11 Lamp Indications This section describes the positions, indications, and descriptions of the lamps on the CPU blade and hard disk drive. CPU Blade The CPU blade includes seven lamps. POWER lamp STATUS lamp LAN3 Link/Access lamp LAN4 Link/Access lamp LAN1 Link/Access lamp LAN2 Link/Access lamp ID lamp POWER Lamp The POWER lamp lights green while the power of the CPU blade is on.
2-12 General Description STATUS Lamp The STATUS lamp lights green when the CPU blade is operating normally. When the STATUS lamp is flashing amber or red, it indicates that the system has failed. In addition, you can view detailed information on the error message on the virtual LCD when the STATUS lamp is flashing amber or red. You can use the virtual LCD through the Web browser of EXPRESSSCOPE engine (BMC) or NEC DianaScope Manager.
General Description 2-13 Virtual LCD indications when STATUS lamp is flashing red On-screen message Description Action Proc 1 IERR Proc 2 IERR WDT Timeout An error was detected in CPU#1. An error was detected in CPU#2. Watchdog timer timeout error occurred. Forcibly powered off due to watchdog timer timeout error. A timeout error occurred while the system management interrupt process is in progress. The system is waiting for key entry due to serious POST error. 1.
2-14 General Description On-screen message Description Action Proc1ThermalTrip Forced power-off occurred due to a thermal error in CPU#1. Forced power-off occurred due to a thermal error in CPU#2. A high temperature error was detected in CPU#1. A high temperature error was detected in CPU#2. A high temperature error was detected in CPU unit. Check if the fans in the Blade Enclosure work normally. Check the heat sink of the CPU blade.
General Description On-screen message Description Action DAS +1.2v Alm XX DAS +1.35v AlmXX DAS +1.5v Alm XX DAS +1.8v Alm XX DAS +3.3v Alm XX DAS +5v Alm XX DAS +1.0vp AlmXX DAS +1.5vp AlmXX DAS +1.5vs AlmXX DAS +2.5vs AlmXX DAS +3.3vs AlmXX DAS +5vs Alm XX DAS +12vs Alm A voltage alarm on storage unit was detected. XX=09: Upper limit alarm XX=02: Lower limit alarm Replace the CPU blade.
2-16 General Description Virtual LCD indications when STATUS lamp is flashing amber On-screen message Description Action Mem Reconfigured The memory is degraded. Mem Err Disable Correctable memory error frequently occurs. The CPU is degraded. 1. Check the installation status of the DIMM. 2. Replace the DIMM.
General Description On-screen message Description Action Proc1 Vccp AlmXX Proc2 Vccp AlmXX BB FSBvtt Alm XX BB DIMMvtt AlmXX BB +1.2v Alm XX BB +1.5v Alm XX BB +3.3v Alm XX BB +5v Alm XX BB +1.2vs Alm XX BB +1.5vs Alm XX BB +1.25vs AlmXX BB +3.3vs Alm XX BB +5vs Alm XX BB +12vs Alm XX DAS +1.2v Alm XX DAS +1.35v AlmXX DAS +1.5v Alm XX DAS +1.8v Alm XX DAS +3.3v Alm XX DAS +5v Alm XX DAS +1.0vp AlmXX DAS +1.5vp AlmXX DAS +1.5vs AlmXX DAS +2.5vs AlmXX DAS +3.
2-18 General Description LAN (1 - 4) Link/Access Lamps The lamp is on when the LAN port is connected to the network. The lamp blinks when data is being transmitted. When the CPU blade is powered on, it becomes ready to link with the network. The connection of the LAN port is physically controlled by the EM card and the switch module installed in the Blade Enclosure.
General Description 2-19 USING YOUR SERVER This section describes the basic operation of the blade server. Power-on of Blade Server There are two ways to turn on the power of the CPU blade. Turn on the power of the CPU blade after turning on the power of the display unit and peripherals connected to the CPU blade.
2-20 General Description Power ON from CPU Blade Press the POWER switch on the panel of the CPU blade (the POWER lamp on the CPU blade lights green). POWER lamp POWER switch Power ON from Network Serial Port Depending on the BIOS setting of the CPU blade, the CPU blade may be turned on by a packet received from the network or via the modem connected to the serial port. This power-on procedure can be specified by setting [Wake On Events] of [System Hardware] in the BIOS SETUP Utility.
General Description 2-21 Power-off of Blade Server Turn off the power in the following procedure. If a power cord of the Blade Enclosure is connected to a UPS, refer to the manual provided with the UPS or the manual of the application controlling the UPS. 1. Shutdown the operating system. 2. Press the POWER switch on the CPU blade. The POWER lamp on the CPU blade lights amber.
2-22 General Description POST Execution Flow The following describes the progress of POST: IMPORTANT: Do not make unnecessary key entries or perform mouse operations while POST is in progress. Some system configurations that have an optional board installed may display the message "Press Any Key" to enter the board’s BIOS setup. Refer to the manual provided with the optional board for details.
General Description 5. 2-23 If you have set the password using the BIOS SETUP utility, the password entry screen appears upon successful completion of POST. Up to three password entries will be accepted. Three incorrect password entries disable the system. In this case, turn off the power and wait about 30 seconds before turning it on again. IMPORTANT: Do not set a password before installing the operating system. 6. The operating system starts when POST completes.
2-24 General Description Device Identification When more than one CPU blade of the same type is installed, use the ID lamp to identify the CPU blade requiring maintenance. The ID lamp is located on the CPU blade installed in the Blade Enclosure. The ID lamp also blinks blue when software commands from the management PC on the network are used. In addition, pressing the ID switch on the CPU blade illuminates the ID lamp.
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server This chapter describes how to set up the server on a step-by-step basis.
3-2 Setting Up Your Server BEFORE INSTALLING CPU BLADE Be sure to check the MAC addresses before installing a CPU blade in the Blade Enclosure. Check MAC Address A MAC address indicates the address specific for the network. It is a 12-digit alphanumeric string starting with "003013." Each of CPU unit and storage unit have two MAC addresses. Check the MAC addresses before installing a CPU blade in the Blade Enclosure.
Setting Up Your Server CPU unit: When the number/letter of the last character is an even number or A, C, or E: The MAC address for LAN port 3 is as described on the label. The MAC address for LAN port 4 can be obtained by adding 1 to the MAC address. When the number/letter of the last character is an odd number or B, D, or F: The MAC address for LAN port 3 can be obtained by adding 1 to the MAC address. The MAC address for LAN port 4 can be obtained by adding 2 to the MAC address.
3-4 Setting Up Your Server INSTALLING THE CPU BLADE Install the CPU blade in a dedicated Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure for how to install the CPU blade. IMPORTANT: The CPU blade is extremely sensitive to static electricity. Make sure to touch the metal frame of the CPU blade to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the CPU blade. Do not touch the pins, leads, or circuitry or place the CPU blade directly on a desk.
Setting Up Your Server 3-5 MAKING CONNECTIONS Connect peripheral devices to the CPU blade. IMPORTANT: Contact the maintenance engineer or your service representative for information on configuring an uninterruptible power supply system or auto power controller and the time schedule operation. If you are installing the CPU blade in the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE), follow the instructions described in the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure.
3-6 Setting Up Your Server During normal operation, interface cables do not need to be connected to a CPU blade. Cables should be connected to the USB, serial, and/or VGA ports on the CPU blade in the following cases: Installing an operating system when the CPU blade is installed in the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-H). Maintenance. Updating BIOS and firmware. The K410-150(00) SUV cable is a standard accessory for the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE).
Setting Up Your Server 3-7 USB Connection by K410-150(00) SUV Cable Connect the floppy disk drive, DVD-ROM drive, keyboard, and mouse according to the figure shown below. A USB hub should be self-powered if it is used. Use N8460-005. Display unit External floppy disk drive USB External DVD-ROM drive * USB CPU blade Self-powered USB hub * When you use the N8460-009 external DVD-ROM drive, use the branch USB cable provided with the CPU blade.
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Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server This chapter describes Basic Input Output System (BIOS) configuration. When you install the Blade Server for the first time or install/remove optional devices, read this chapter to understand the correct setup procedures. SYSTEM BIOS ~ SETUP ~ The SETUP utility is provided to configure the basic hardware settings of the CPU blade. This utility is pre-installed in the flash memory of the CPU blade.
4-2 Configuring Your Server Starting SETUP Utility Powering on the CPU blade starts POST (Power On Self-Test) and displays its check results. If the NEC logo is displayed, press Esc. After a while, the following message appears at the bottom left of the screen. Press to enter SETUP Press F2 to start the SETUP utility and display its Main menu. If you have previously set a password with the SETUP utility, the password entry screen appears. Enter the password.
Configuring Your Server 4-3 Description of On-Screen Items and Key Usage Use the following keyboard keys to navigate the SETUP utility (the key functions are also listed at the bottom of the screen). Indicates the current menu. Indicates there are submenus. Online help window Setup item menu Parameter (highlights when selected) Explanation of key functions Cursor (↑, ↓): Cursor (←, →): – and +: Enter: Esc: F1: F9: F10: Selects an item on the screen. The highlighted item is currently selected.
4-4 Configuring Your Server Configuration Examples The following describes examples of the configuration settings required to use software-link features or for system operations. Date and Time To change system date or time Select [Main] – [System Time] and [System Date]. Set the correct date and time before using the system.
Configuring Your Server 4-5 Memory To pause POST if a memory error is detected Select [Advanced] – [Memory/Processor Error] – [Halt]. To check the installed memory (DIMM) status Select [Advanced] – [Memory Configuration] – [DIMM Group #1 - #2 Status] and check the status indications. To clear the memory (DIMM) error information Select [Advanced] – [Memory Configuration] – [Memory Retest] – [Yes] and reboot the system.
4-6 Configuring Your Server Security To set BIOS passwords Select [Security] – [Set Supervisor Password] and enter a password. Set the Supervisor password first, and then the User password. To enable/disable the POWER switch Select [Security] – [Power Switch Inhibit] – [Disabled]. Select [Security] – [Power Switch Inhibit] – [Enabled]. To set this item, the Supervisor and User passwords must be set.
Configuring Your Server 4-7 Menu and Parameter Descriptions The SETUP utility has the following six menus: Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit To set specific functions, select a submenu from the above menus. The following describes the available options and their descriptions for each menu, as well as the factory-set values. Main Start the SETUP utility to display the Main menu.
4-8 Configuring Your Server Processor Settings Select "Processor Settings" on the Main menu to display the following screen :
Configuring Your Server 4-9 See the table below for the options and their descriptions: Option Processor Retest Parameter [No] Yes – Description Clears the error information on the CPU. Indicates the frequency of the CPU. Numeral Disabled Not installed A numeral indicates the ID of processor 1. "Disabled" indicates that the processor is defective. "Not Installed" indicates that the processor is not installed.
4-10 Configuring Your Server Advanced Move the cursor onto "Advanced" to display the Advanced menu. Selecting a menu item preceded by the symbol "►" and pressing Enter displays the submenu. See the table below for the options and their descriptions: Option Boot-time Diagnostic Screen Parameter [Disabled] Enabled Reset Configuration Data [No] Yes NumLock On [Off] [Boot] Halt Memory/Processor Error Description Specify whether the self-diagnosis (POST) screen is displayed or not at boot.
Configuring Your Server 4-11 Memory Configuration Select "Memory Configuration" on the Advanced menu to display the following screen: See the table below for the options and their descriptions: Option Memory Size Parameter – DIMM Group #1 #6 Status Normal Disabled Not installed Memory Retest [No] Yes 1MB 1KB Every Location [Disabled] Extended RAM Step Description Indicates the total capacity of installed memory. Indicates the current memory status.
4-12 Configuring Your Server PCI Configuration Select "PCI Configuration" on the Advanced menu to display the following screen. Selecting a menu item preceded by the symbol "►" and pressing Enter displays the submenu. Option Mezzanine Slot 1-4 Option ROM Scan Parameter Enabled [Disabled] Description Specify whether the BIOS of the mezzanine card is enabled or disabled. Your Setting [ – Embedded SCSI See page 4-14. – Embedded NIC See page 4-15.
Configuring Your Server 4-13 Embedded SCSI Select "Embedded SCSI" on the PCI Configuration submenu to display the following screen: Option Option ROM Scan Parameter Enabled [Disabled] Description Specify whether the BIOS of the on-board SCSI controller is enabled or disabled.
4-14 Configuring Your Server Embedded NIC Select "Embedded NIC" on the PCI Configuration submenu to display the following screen: Option Storage Unit LAN Port 1-2 Option ROM Scan CPU Unit LAN Port 1-2 Option ROM Scan Parameter [Enabled] Disabled [Enabled] Disabled Description Specify whether the BIOS of the on-board LAN controller on the storage unit is enabled or disabled. Specify whether the BIOS of the on-board LAN controller on the CPU unit is enabled or disabled.
Configuring Your Server 4-15 Peripheral Configuration Select "Peripheral Configuration" on the Advanced menu to display the following screen: See the table below for the options and their descriptions. IMPORTANT: Make sure to avoid any conflicts in the interrupt requests or the base I/O addresses. If an assigned value is already used by another resource, it appears in yellow. A yellow value must be reassigned.
4-16 Configuring Your Server Advanced Chipset Control Select "Advanced Chipset Control" on the Advanced menu to display the following screen: See the table below for the options and their descriptions: Option Multimedia Timer Wake On LAN/PME Parameter [Disabled] Enabled Disabled [Enabled] Wake On Ring [Disabled] Enabled Wake On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Enabled Intel(R) I/OAT Disabled [Enabled] Description Specify whether the multimedia timer is enabled or disabled.
Configuring Your Server Security Move the cursor onto "Security" to display the Security menu. These items are displayed only when the User Password is set.
4-18 Configuring Your Server Select "Set Supervisor Password" or "Set User Password" and press Enter to display the following dialog box. Note that "Set User Password" is not available if the Supervisor password is not set. Enter a password of up to seven alphanumeric characters and symbols in this dialog box. IMPORTANT: "Set User Password" is not available if the Supervisor password is not set. Do not set a password before installing the operating system.
Configuring Your Server 4-19 See the table below for the options and their descriptions: Option Set User Password Parameter Up to 7 alphanumeric characters Set Supervisor Password Up to 7 alphanumeric characters Password on boot [Disabled] Enabled Secure Mode Timer Hot Key (CTRL+ALT+) [Disabled] 1 min 2 min 5 min 10 min 20 min 60 min 120 min [L] Z Secure Mode Boot Power Switch Inhibit [Disabled] Enabled [Disabled] Enabled Description Press Enter to display the User password entry screen.
4-20 Configuring Your Server Server Move the cursor onto "Server" to display the server menu. Selecting a menu item preceded by the symbol "►" and pressing Enter displays the submenu.
Configuring Your Server 4-21 See the table below for the options and their descriptions: Option FRB-2 Policy Boot Monitoring Thermal Sensor BMC IRQ Post Error Pause AC-LINK Parameter Disable FRB2 Timer [Disable BSP] Do Not Disable BSP Retry 3 Times [Disabled] 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes 25 minutes 30 minutes 35 minutes 40 minutes 45 minutes 50 minutes 55 minutes 60 minutes Disabled [Enabled] Disabled [IRQ 11] Disabled [Enabled] Stay Off [Last State] Power On Description Set the policy
4-22 Configuring Your Server System Management Select "System Management" on the Server menu to display the following screen: See the table below for the options and their descriptions: Option BIOS Revision Board Part Number Parameter – – Board Serial Number – System Part Number System Serial Number Chassis Part Number Chassis Serial Number BMC Device ID – – – – – BMC Device Revision BMC Firmware Revision SDR Revision – – PIA Revision – – Description Indicates the version of BIOS.
Configuring Your Server 4-23 Console Redirection Select "Console Redirection" on the Server menu to display the following screen: See the table below for the options and their descriptions: Option BIOS Redirection Port ACPI Redirection Port Parameter [Disabled] Serial Port B [Disabled] Serial Port B Baud Rate 9600 [19.2k] 57.6k 115.
4-24 Configuring Your Server Event Log Configuration Select "Event Log Configuration" on the Server menu to display the following screen: See the table below for the option and its description: Option Clear All Event Logs Parameter – Description Press Enter to clear the system event log.
Configuring Your Server 4-25 Boot Move the cursor onto "Boot" to display the Boot menu. The CPU blade searches for boot devices in the order set in this menu. The priority of the boot devices can be changed by using the ↑, ↓, +, and - keys. Move the cursor to the desired device with the ↑ or ↓ keys and change the priority with the + or - keys. The boot device priority is factory-set in the following order.
4-26 Configuring Your Server Exit Move the cursor onto "Exit" to display the Exit menu. The following describes each option on the Exit menu: Exit Saving Changes Select this item to exit SETUP after saving the configuration changes in CMOS (non-volatile memory). A confirmation screen appears. If you select "Yes," SETUP exits with the configuration changes saved in CMOS (non-volatile memory). Then, the CPU blade automatically reboots.
Configuring Your Server 4-27 Load Setup Defaults Select this item to return all the values of SETUP to the default values. A confirmation screen appears. Select "Yes" to return the values to the default values. Select "No" to return to the Exit menu screen. IMPORTANT: The factory-set values of SETUP may be different from the default values depending on the model of the CPU blade. Load Custom Defaults Select this item and press Enter to load the stored custom default values.
4-28 Configuring Your Server DISK ARRAY CONFIGURATION This section describes the configuration utility "WebBIOS". With on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB), you can use the internal hard disk drives in the disk array configuration. RAID This section describes the RAID features which the on-board RAID controller (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB) supports.
Configuring Your Server 4-29 RAID Levels The record mode enabling the RAID feature includes several levels. Among the levels, the on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB) supports the following levels; RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 5. The number of HDDs required to create a disk group varies depending on the RAID level as shown in the table below. RAID level RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 Striping of RAID 1 Striping of RAID 5 Number of required HDDs Min. Max.
4-30 Configuring Your Server Virtual Disk Virtual disk is a logical drive defined in disk group. It is recognized as a physical drive by OS. Up to 40 virtual disks are permitted by the on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB). The figure below shows a sample configuration in which the on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB) is connected with three HDDs, creating one disk group (DG). Two RAID5 virtual disks (VD) are defined in the DG.
Configuring Your Server 4-31 RAID Levels This section details the RAID levels which the on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB) can support. Characteristics of RAID Levels The table below lists the characteristics of the RAID levels.
4-32 Configuring Your Server RAID1 In the RAID1 level, data saved in a HDD is written to another HDD without change. The mode is called "mirroring". When data is written onto a single HDD, the same data is written onto another HDD. If either of the HDDs is defected, the other HDD containing the same data can substitute for the defected HDD. Thus the system can continue to operate without interruption.
Configuring Your Server 4-33 Striping of RAID1 Data to be recorded is distributed to two HDDs in mirroring mode. Then, each mirrored data is written onto HDD by striping. Owing to this feature, high disk access performance of RAID0 and, in addition, high reliability of RAID1 can be achieved.
4-34 Configuring Your Server Features of On-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB) This section describes the features of the on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB). Rebuild If a HDD is defected, the rebuild feature can recover the data in the defected HDD. The rebuild can be applied to redundant virtual disks in the RAID1 or RAID5 level.
Configuring Your Server Hot-swap rebuild Automatic rebuild by hot-swapping defected HDD. IMPORTANT: Note the following for the rebuild: The HDD used for rebuild should have the same capacity, rotation speed, and standard as the defected HDD. During rebuild, the processing rate is decreased due to much load. During rebuild, do not shutdown or reboot the server. If the server is shutdown by an unforeseen accident such as power interruption, turn on the power again as soon as possible.
4-36 Configuring Your Server Patrol Read The patrol read gives the read & verify test in the entire area of HDDs. It can be performed for all HDDs assigned to virtual disks and hot-spare disks. The Patrol Read allows subsequent defects of HDDs to be detected and repaired. For HDDs configuring redundant virtual disks or those assigned to hot-spare disks, error sectors detected during Patrol Read can be repaired.
Configuring Your Server 4-37 Background Initialize The Background Initialize is automatically executed when RAID5 virtual disk is created in the disk group composing of five or more HDDs. The Background Initialize performs the parity generation processing to the area not initialized in the background. The processing is equivalent to that of Consistency Check. However, the Background Initialize is not performed in the following cases.
4-38 Configuring Your Server Reconstruction The reconstruction feature is used to change configuration and/or RAID level of existing virtual disk. The Reconstruction contains the following three features, however, the on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB) supports "Migration with addition" only. Removed physical drive Unsupported. Migration only Unsupported. Migration with addition Use this feature to add HDDs to existing virtual disk.
Configuring Your Server IMPORTANT: Note the following for the Reconstruction: Be sure to make backup copy of data and perform Consistency Check before starting Reconstruction. The Reconstruction is disabled in the configuration where several virtual disks are defined in one disk group During Reconstruction, the processing rate is decreased due to much load. The Reconstruction is disabled for the degraded virtual disk.
4-40 Configuring Your Server Before Using WebBIOS Read the following sections describing supported functions and precautions before using "WebBIOS".
Configuring Your Server Using WebBIOS Starting WebBIOS 1. Press Esc when the screen as shown below appears after powered on the server. 2. Press Ctrl + H on POST screen to start WebBIOS. POST screen image (with no virtual disk assigned) IMPORTANT: Do not press unnecessary key such as Pause during POST.
4-42 Configuring Your Server Main Menu Shown below is [Adapter Selection] screen that appears first on WebBIOS. Select an adapter to operate WebBIOS, and click [Start]. When the adapter is selected on [Adapter Selection], the WebBIOS Top Menu appears.
Configuring Your Server Adapter Properties When you click [Adapter Properties] on WebBIOS Top Menu, the configuration information is displayed. Click [Next] to see the detailed settings of this adapter.
4-44 Configuring Your Server Default settings and their explanation Item Battery Backup Default Present None Set Factory Defaults No Yes Disabled 30 30 30 30 30 Enabled Disabled None 128MB-way 1GB-way 300 Disabled Enabled Silence 4 Cluster Mode Rebuild Rate Patrol Read Rate BGI Rate CC Rate Reconstruction Rate Adapter BIOS Coercion Mode PDF Interval Alarm Control Cache Flush Interval Spinup Drive Count Spinup Delay StopOnError 2 6 Disabled Enabled Description Displays Properties.
Configuring Your Server 4-45 How to change setting value On [Adapter Properties] screen, change a parameter to desired value, and then click [Submit] at the center of the screen to determine the new value. The status of "Battery Backup" is indicated as "Present". Clicking [Present] opens the Battery Status screen as shown below. IMPORTANT: You cannot change values for "Auto Learn Period", "Next Learn Time", and "Learn Delay Interval".
4-46 Configuring Your Server Scan Devices When you click [Scan Devices] on WebBIOS top menu, the HDDs connected are detected again. Use this feature when you have installed a new HDD additionally while the WebBIOS is running. IMPORTANT: If the newly connected HDD contains another configuration information, [Foreign Configuration] screen as shown below appears. To use the HDD as new one, click [ClearForeignCfg] to clear the configuration information in HDD.
Configuring Your Server 4-47 Virtual Disks When you click [Virtual Disks] on WebBIOS top menu, the screen for operating the VD that has already been configured. IMPORTANT: If no virtual disk exists, the upper right column of the screen will be blank. Use this menu only when a virtual disk exists.
4-48 Configuring Your Server Physical Drives When you click [Physical Disks] on WebBIOS top menu, the screen for operating the physical drive (HDD) appears. IMPORTANT: If no physical disk exists, the upper right column of the screen will be blank. Use this menu only when a physical disk exists.
Configuring Your Server 4-49 Physical Drives Properties Take the following procedures to check Physical Drive Properties. Shown below is an example to check property of physical drive number 0. Use this menu to check the installation location of physical drive. 1. Click the desired PD number (PD 0). 2. Click the checkbox for [Properties]. 3. Click [Go].
4-50 Configuring Your Server The Slot Number field shows a slot number to which a hard disk drive is installed. In the example, the hard disk drive is installed in slot 2. If you click the checkbox for [Locate], the access lamp of the hard disk drive blinks green. Configuration Wizard Use this wizard to configure a RAID using the HDDs. The detailed explanation of this feature is given in "Configuring Virtual Disk".
Configuring Your Server Exit When you click [Exit] on WebBIOS top menu, a confirmation screen to exit from WebBIOS is displayed. Click [Yes] to exit from WebBIOS. The screen as shown below appears when WebBIOS is terminated. Restart the server.
4-52 Configuring Your Server Configuring Virtual Disk This section describes the procedures for configuration of VD (virtual disk) using WebBIOS. Configuration Wizard When you click [Configuration Wizard] on WebBIOS top menu, the screen as shown below appears. Select the relevant operation, and click [Next] at lower right of the screen. Clear Configuration Allows you to clear existing configuration. New Configuration Clears the existing configuration and creates a new VD.
Configuring Your Server 4-53 When you select [New Configuration] or [Add Configuration], the screen as shown below appears. Custom Configuration: Allows you to define all aspects of the configuration, RAID level, size, and others. Auto Configuration with Redundancy: Automatically creates redundant virtual disk. Auto Configuration without Redundancy: Automatically creates non-redundant virtual disk.
4-54 Configuring Your Server Use this menu to define several physical drives (PD) as a disk group (DG).
Configuring Your Server 4-55 1. To select physical drives to be contained in DG, hold Ctrl and click the desired drives. 2. Upon completion of selection, click [Accept DG] at the lower right of the screen. 3. A new DG is defined in the Disk Groups frame. After DG has been defined, click [Next] at the lower right of the screen.
4-56 Configuring Your Server Define the virtual disk (VD) in DG that has been created in previous step. When DG was defined, [VD Definition] screen is displayed. The defined DG is displayed in Configuration field. Available RAID levels and maximum size for VD are also displayed. NOTE: Disk Cache Policy field may be displayed as "Disable" depending on firmware version of on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB). It is not a problem in operating the system.
Configuring Your Server As an example, define a RAID5 VD of YYYYY MB. 1. Specify the necessary parameters in Virtual Disk column. 2. Enter "YYYYY" (the maximum size allowed for RAID5) in "Select Size" field. 3. Click [Accept] at the lower center of the screen. NOTE: Disk Cache Policy field may be displayed as "Disable" depending on firmware version of on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB). It is not a problem in operating the system.
4-58 Configuring Your Server 4. VD 0 is created in DG 0 as shown in the screen below. 5. After making sure that the VD is created correctly, click [Accept] at the lower right of the screen. 6. The confirmation message "Save this Configuration?" appears. Click "Yes" to save the configuration. 7. The confirmation message "All data on the new Virtual Disks will be lost. Want to Initialize?" appears. Normally, select "Yes". 8. "Virtual Disks" operation screen is displayed.
Configuring Your Server 9. 4-59 The WebBIOS top menu is displayed. Virtual Disk you have created is displayed in the lower right frame of the screen.
4-60 Configuring Your Server Configure SPAN The following explains the sample procedure to configure the striping of RAID1 with four HDDs. IMPORTANT: To define two or more Disk Groups (DG) to the disk bay in ascending order of the slot number, the physical drive numbers do not match the slot numbers of disk bay. You need to check the actual slot number on Properties view of Physical Drives. 1. Click [Configuration Wizard] on WebBIOS top menu to start Wizard.
Configuring Your Server 4-61 2. To select physical drives to be contained in DG, hold Ctrl and click the desired drives. (In the example, two DGs will be configured and spanned.) 3. Upon completion of selection, click [Accept DG] at the lower right of the screen. 4. A new DG is defined in the Disk Groups frame. After DG has been defined, click [Next] at the lower right of the screen.
4-62 Configuring Your Server Configure the striping of RAID1 using the DG that has been created in previous step. When DG was defined, [VD Definition] screen is displayed. The defined DG is displayed in Configuration column. Available RAID levels and maximum size for VD are also displayed. 5. Hold Ctrl and click the two DGs in the Configuration column to select. 6. Specify the necessary parameters in Virtual Disk column.
Configuring Your Server 7. Enter YYYYY x 2 (multiply the maximum size of each DG by the number of DGs) in "Select Size" field. IMPORTANT: To enter the value in "Select Size" field, multiply "the maximum size of each DG allowed for the RAID level" by the number of DGs. 8. 4-63 Click [Accept] at the lower center of the screen. NOTE: Disk Cache Policy field may be displayed as "Disable" depending on firmware version of on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB).
4-64 9. Configuring Your Server VD 0 is created in DG 0 as shown in the [Preview] screen below. 10. After making sure that the VD is created correctly, click [Accept] at the lower right of the screen. 11. The confirmation message "Save this Configuration?" appears. Click "Yes" to save the configuration. 12. The confirmation message "Want to Initialize the New Virtual Disks?" appears. Normally, select "Yes". 13. "Virtual Disks" operation screen is displayed.
Configuring Your Server 4-65 Parameters for VD Definition Listed below are parameters for Configuration Wizard.
4-66 Configuring Your Server Operation of Various Features Check Consistency 1. Start WebBIOS. 2. Click [Virtual Disks] on WebBIOS top menu. 3. Select a VD to perform Check Consistency from the upper right frame of Virtual Disks screen. 4. Click the checkmark column for Check Consistency from the lower right frame of Virtual Disks screen. 5. Make sure that Check Consistency is checked, and click [Go].
Configuring Your Server 4-67 6. The progress of Check Consistency is displayed on the left frame of Virtual Disks screen. 7. Click [Home] at the lower left of Virtual Disks screen to return to the top menu. IMPORTANT: Click [Home] while the background task such as Consistency Check, Rebuild, or reconstruction is being executed. With the progress indication being displayed, the background task may be processed at slow rate.
4-68 Configuring Your Server Manual Rebuild Described below are procedures based on assumption: One of the HDDs failed in a RAID5 virtual disk configured with three HDDs. Replace the failed HDD with new one after turning off the power of the server. Auto Rebuild feature is disabled for non-hot-swap replacement. Use Manual Rebuild feature to recover the virtual disk as described below. 1. Start WebBIOS.
Configuring Your Server 4-69 4. Select "Make Global HSP" or "Make Dedicated HSP" on the lower part of the screen, and then click [Go] on the lower center of the screen. 5. When [Rebuild Progress] is displayed, click [Home] at the lower left of the screen to go back to WebBIOS top menu. IMPORTANT: Click [Home] while the background Consistency Check, Rebuild, or reconstruction the progress indication being displayed, the background task may be processed at slow rate.
4-70 Configuring Your Server Setting Hot Spare Disk Described below are procedures based on assumption: Add a HDD to a RAID5 virtual disk configured with three HDDs and assign a newly added HDD as Hot Spare Disk. 1. Start WebBIOS. Make sure that the status for the added HDD is indicated as "UNCONF GOOD" in the right frame of the top menu. 2. Select "PD3" (newly connected HDD) in [Physical Drives]. 3. The properties for Physical Drive is displayed.
Configuring Your Server 4. 4-71 Select [Make Global HSP] or [Make Dedicated HSP] on the lower right of the screen, and then click [Go] on the lower center of the screen. Global HSP: Indicates the Hot Spare Disk available for all DGs. Dedicated HSP: Indicates the Hot Spare Disk available only for the specific DG. You need to specify the target DG.
4-72 Configuring Your Server 5. The status for the newly connected HDD changes to "HOTSPARE". 6. Click [Home] at the lower left of the screen to go back to WebBIOS top menu.
Configuring Your Server 4-73 Reconstruction Described below are procedures based on assumption: Add a HDD to a RAID5 virtual disk configured with three HDDs to make a RAID5 virtual disk configured with four HDDs. 1. Start WebBIOS. Make sure that the status for the added HDD is indicated as "UNCONF GOOD" in the right frame of the top menu. 2. Select "VD 0" (already been constructed) in [Virtual Drives].
4-74 Configuring Your Server 3. Setting menu for VD 0 is displayed. 4. On the right of the screen, items required for reconstruction are displayed. Information of HDDs in the disk group in which a VD is defined. Migration Only: Allows change of RAID level. Migration with addition: Allows addition of hard disk drive and change of RAID level.
Configuring Your Server 4-75 5. Select "Migration with addition". 6. Specify the RAID level used after reconstruction. 7. Select a HDD to be added. 8. When you finished steps 5 to 7, click [Go] at the lower right of the screen. 9. The progress of reconstruction is displayed on the lower left of the screen. Click [Home] at the lower left of the screen to return to the WebBIOS top menu. IMPORTANT: The capacity of virtual disk may be incorrectly displayed after reconstruction.
4-76 Configuring Your Server Battery for On-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB) This section describes the features operations of battery for on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB). Features The on-board RAID (LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS PCI EXPRESS ROMB) has factory-installed battery. With the following features, the possibility of data loss due to an unexpected accident (e.g., an instantaneous power failure which may occur in Write Back mode) can be avoided.
Configuring Your Server 3. Next, select the [Logical] tab, and then the desired [Virtual Disk]. 4. Select [Properties] tab at the right frame of window. If the battery is fully charged, the Current Write Policy shows "Write Back". Properties Logical Current write policy Default write policy IMPORTANT: While the battery is being charged or discharged, "Write Through" is displayed in [Current Write Policy].
4-78 Configuring Your Server Refresh Battery (Learn Cycle) The disk array controller performs discharging and charging cycle at every 30 days to extend the service life of battery. You can set the refresh operation (Learn Cycle) on Auto Learn Mode of MSM. Click the [Physical] tab and [Battery Backup Unit] in the left frame of MSM, then click the [Operations] tab in the right frame of MSM, as shown in the figure below. The default setting of MSM is "Auto". This setting is recommended.
Configuring Your Server 4. 4-79 The charging completes. The following log is recorded in the MSM and the application log. Hereafter, the battery is discharged and charged in a regular basis (every 30 days). Controller ID:x Battery charge complete Controller ID:x BBU enabled; changing WT logical drives to WB POST displays the following message while the above steps are being performed. Your battery is bad or missing, and you have VDs configured for write-back mode.
4-80 Configuring Your Server Immediately after you changed the setting to "Auto" from "Disabled" or "Warn", the refresh operation starts. IMPORTANT: If the following log is recorded in the MSM and the application log at every system startup while the Auto Learn Mode is set to "Auto", perform Learn Cycle in manual mode.
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup This section describes information on using Express Setup to install and configure the following operating systems: Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition To use the server with operating systems other than ones described in this section, contact your service representative.
5-2 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup About Express Setup Express Setup helps you to install the Windows operating system. It automatically configures the RAID array and installs the operating system and management software. IMPORTANT: Using Express Setup erases all data on the hard disk drive. You can also use a parameters file with Express Setup that contains parameters for installation.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-3 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 This section explains how to install Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 by using Express Setup. NOTES: Express Setup does not support the installation of Windows Server x64 Editions. If you need to install it, see Appendix B. If you install Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup, see Appendix B. Notes on Windows Installation This section explains the notes on Windows installation.
5-4 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The EXPRESSBUILDER DVD provided with the server supports the following operating system installation media and Service Packs: Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition – Operating system installation media (No Service Pack) Windows Server 2003 R2 – Operating system installation media (No Service Pack) Supported Mass Storage Controllers The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD provided with the server supports the followin
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-5 About the Hardware Components When you use Express Setup to install Windows Server 2003, make sure you observe the following instructions before beginning installation:. Installing on the Mirrored Volume If you want to install Windows Server 2003 on a volume that is mirrored using "Disk Management," invalidate the mirror volume and set it to a basic disk before installation. Validate the mirror volume again after installation.
5-6 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula: Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 R2) Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size * 1.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-7 If the recommended partition size of a system as described in the formula above exceeds the capacity of the hard disk drive, the paging file size of the partition can be stored on a separate disk. 1. Calculate the "Size required for installation + Paging file size" with the formula described above. 2. See Chapter 5 to set debugging information (equivalent to the dump file size) to be written to a separate disk.
5-8 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup FLOW OF SETUP The following flow chart illustrates the setup procedures for Express Setup: Loading parameters (Step 2) Skip Next Select the operating system (Step 3) Next RAID configuration (Step 4) Next Windows Confirm Setting / Input (Steps 5 to 10) Next Save parameters (Step 11) Next Start Express Setup (Step 12) Perform RAID Configuration Create the OS partition / format Remove the floppy disk and CD/DVD-ROM from the drives Copying Windows dr
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-9 INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 Express Setup proceeds by selecting or inputting parameters in the wizard. You can also save the parameters to a floppy disk as a parameters file. 1. Turn on peripheral devices and then turn on the server. 2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disc drive of the server. 3. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to boot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.
5-10 5. Installing the Operating System with Express Setup The [Load parameters] steps are displayed. [Do not load parameters] (1) Select [Do not load parameters] if you do not have a parameters file. (2) Click [Next]. NOTE: If a floppy disk drive is not connected, select this item. [Load parameters] (1) Insert the floppy disk containing the parameters file. (2) Select [Load parameters] and enter the file path of the parameters file in the text box. (3) Click [Next].
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 6. Select the operating system to install. Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] from the menu and click [Next]. 7. Enter the logical drive settings. The [Enter RAID settings] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. NOTES: You can use only the physical devices that have the same model number to configure a logical drive.
5-12 8. Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Specify the installation medium and the Windows system partition. The [Specify medium / Partition] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: About partition size – Specify a partition size larger than the required minimum size for operating system installation. – Do not specify a partition size larger than the capacity of the connected hard disk drive.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 9. Enter the user information and client license mode. The [Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. NOTE: Even if you do not enter an Administrator password, “ ” is displayed in “Administrator password” and “Confirm password.” 10. Enter the network protocol settings. The [Enter Network Protocol] steps are displayed.
5-14 11. Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Enter the domain or workgroup name. The [Enter domain account] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. 12. Select the Windows components to install. The [Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 13. 5-15 Select the applications to install. The [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. 14. Save the parameters. The [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the parameters, insert a formatted floppy disk. Select [Save parameters], enter the file path of the parameters file in the text box, and click [Next]. If not, select [Do not save parameters].
5-16 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 15. Express Setup will start when you click [Perform] in the [Start Express setup] step. 16. Copy optional Mass Storage Driver. If you need to install an optional mass storage driver, a message will appear. Insert the CD-ROM or floppy disk containing the mass storage driver and proceed according to the messages. 17. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disc drive according to the message.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-17 Windows Server 2003 and selected applications will be installed automatically and the server will reboot several times. After rebooting, it logs on to the system automatically. 19. If you install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, insert the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition DISC 2 or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition DISC 2 into the optical disc drive after the operating system installation.
5-18 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup INSTALLING AND SETTING DEVICE DRIVERS Follow these steps to install and configure the device drivers. PROSet NOTE: All of the following operations must be performed by a user with administrator privileges. Operation by [Remote Desktop Connection] is prohibited. When viewing the adapter teaming settings in the adapter properties dialog box, click [Cancel] if you have not made any changes.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-19 Network Driver Configure the settings of the network driver. The standard network driver will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. [When PROSet is not installed] 1. Open [Local Area Connection Properties]. * For the standard start menu: 1. Click [Start], click [Control Panel], click [Network Connections], and click [Local Area Connection]. * For the classic start menu 1.
5-20 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup NOTE: It is recommend to add [Network Monitor] in [Adding Services]. [Network Monitor] can monitor the frame (or packet) that the computer sends or receives. This tool is valuable when analyzing network issues. For information on how to install the tool, see "Setting for Solving Problems" described later in this chapter.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-21 Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that places more than one LAN controller on the same LAN (same segment), and automatically switches the process of the primary controller to the backup controller when any trouble occurs on the primary.
5-22 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5. In [TEAM:xxx #yy Properties], the priority setting will appear in the list. 6. Click [OK]. 7. In the [Intel (R) PROSet for Wired Connections] dialog box, click [OK]. 8. Restart the system. Graphics Accelerator Driver The driver for the standard graphics accelerator will be installed automatically. The following procedure describes how to install it manually:: 1. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disc drive.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-23 Available switch options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini file Many different switche options are available for the Boot.ini file. For the available switch options, refer to the following information: Microsoft Knowledge Base - Article ID: 833721 "Available switch options for the Windows XP and the Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini files" If your system has in excess of 4GB of memory installed, adding the /PAE switch in the Boot.
5-24 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Configure the following settings in advance to ensure quick recovery from system failures. Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) on the server. IMPORTANT: Cautions for the Memory Dump The maintenance personnel designated by your sales agent are responsible for collecting the memory dump.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions [Complete memory dump] should be specified for writing debug information. However, if the mounted memory size is over 2GB, specify [Kernel memory dump]. You cannot specify [Complete memory dump]. Specify a disk drive that has free space in excess of the memory size on the system +1MB or more.
5-26 4. Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Specify "Complete memory dump" and enter the location where debug information is to be written in the text box. When writing debug information under the file name “MEMORY.DMP” in the D drive: D:\MEMORY.DMP 5. Click [Settings] in the [Performance] box. The [Performance Options] window appears. 6. Click the [Advanced] tab on the [Performance Options] window. 7. Click [Change] in the [Virtual memory] box. 8.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-27 Windows Dr. Watson Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. When an application error occurs, Dr. Watson diagnoses the system and records the diagnostic information in a log file. Configure Dr. Watson to collect diagnostic information in the following procedure: 1. Click [Run...] on the [Start] menu. 2. Enter "drwtsn32.exe" in the [Open] box and click [OK]. The [Dr. Watson for Windows] dialog box appears. 3.
5-28 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Network Monitor A network monitor is useful for discovering the causes of network failures and determining the necessary steps to resolve them. To use a network monitor, you need to restart the system after installation. It is recommended to install a network monitor before a failure occurs. 1. From the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel]. The [Control Panel] appears. 2. Double-click [Add or Remove Programs].
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-29 INSTALLING MAINTENANCE UTILITIES Various maintenance utilities are contained on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. See Chapter 6 for information on installing the utilities. UPDATING THE SYSTEM "Updating the System" is executed by Express Setup automatically. Execute "Updating the System" in the following cases: Modifying the system configuration. Recovering the system using the recovery process.
5-30 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup MAKING BACKUP COPIES OF SYSTEM INFORMATION The system information includes the current BIOS settings and any specific information for the server. Save the information after completing the system setup. Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information in the following procedure: 1. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disc drive and reboot the system. 2.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-31 Installing with the OEM-FD for Mass Storage Device This section explains how to install a driver for a mass storage devices when using NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to install an operating system. If your mass storage device is not supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, you must follow the procedure below.. For more detailed information, refer to the manual of the mass storage device.
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities This section describes how to use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD to install utilities on your server. NEC EXPRESSBUILDER NEC EXPRESSBUILDER (hereafter referred to as EXPRESSBUILDER) helps you install the operating system and management software or use the maintenance utilities.
6-2 Installing and Using Utilities OS installation If you select this item, the Top menu appears. IMPORTANT: This tool is a configuration tool that is built on Windows PE 2.0 technology. Pay attention to the automatic reboot that occurs 72 hours after start. Configuration with Windows PE 2.0 is supported by Windows Server 2003 (32bit) and Windows Vista Business (32-bit).
Installing and Using Utilities 6-3 Tool menu (Normal Mode) If you select this item, the Tool menu appears. You can use the following maintenance functions: – Maintenance Utility The Maintenance Utility is usually used by the service representative (see Chapter 8). – BIOS/FW Updating You can update the system BIOS by using a floppy disk (prepare a 3.5" floppy disk). – ROM-DOS Startup FD The ROM-DOS Startup FD is used for starting the ROM-DOS system.
6-4 Installing and Using Utilities Tool menu (Redirection Mode) If you want to operate the server via the BIOS redirection (the console-less function), select this item. NOTE: If you operate the server via the Remote KVM function, select the "Tool menu (Normal mode)." The menu's functions are the same as the "Tool menu (Normal Mode).
Installing and Using Utilities 6-5 Autorun Menu When the EXPRESSBUILDER disc is inserted into the DVD drive, Windows automatically launches the menu shown below: From this menu you can do the following: Read the User's Guide or other documents. Update the server system (Windows drivers). Install the management software. NOTES: This menu requires Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or Windows Server 2003 (or later). Some documents are provided in PDF format.
6-6 Installing and Using Utilities PARAMETER FILE CREATOR The Parameter File Creator is a tool that creates a parameters file that is used to configure the server with Express Setup (see Chapter 5 for details). Using a parameters file with Express Setup automates many of the installation steps of the operating system and system utilities. Also, you can reinstall the system with the same settings as before by using a parameter file.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-7 Parameters File This section describes the setup information that is necessary for operating system installation and creating a parameters file. Follow the procedure below: IMPORTANT: Do not remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the drive during parameters file creation. 1. Start the operating system. 2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disc drive. The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER menu appears. 3. Click [Setup Windows]. A menu appears.
6-8 Installing and Using Utilities 4. Click [Parameter File Creator]. The Parameter File Creator appears.
Installing and Using Utilities 5. The [Load Parameters] step is displayed. Select [Do not load parameters] from the menu and click [Next]. 6. Select the operating system to install. Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] from the menu and click [Next].
6-10 7. Installing and Using Utilities Enter the logical drive settings. The [Enter RAID setting] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: "The number of the total physical devices displays the upper limit of devices that the RAID controller can support.
Installing and Using Utilities 8. 6-11 Specify the installation medium and the Windows system partition. The [Specify medium / Partition] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: About partition size – Specify a partition size larger than the required minimum size for operating system installation. – Do not specify a partition size larger than the capacity of the connected hard disk drive.
6-12 9. Installing and Using Utilities Enter the user information and client license mode. The [Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: A computer and user name are required. NOTE: Even if you do not enter an Administrator password, “ ” is displayed in “Administrator password” and “Confirm password.”.
Installing and Using Utilities 10. Enter the network protocol settings. The [Enter network protocol] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. NOTE: The order of the network adapters may differ from the numbering of the LAN ports. 11. Enter the domain or workgroup name. The [Enter domain account] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
6-14 12. Installing and Using Utilities Select the Windows components to install. The [Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next] 13. Select the applications to install. The [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
Installing and Using Utilities 14. Save the parameters. The [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the parameters, insert a formatted floppy disk. Select [Save parameters], enter the file path of the parameters file in the text box, and click [Next]. If not, select [Do not save parameters]. 15. Save to a floppy disk.
6-16 Installing and Using Utilities The floppy disk containing the parameters file is created. Click [Yes] to exit the Parameter File Creator. NOTES: If you wish to edit an existing parameters file, click "Load Parameters" in the [Load Parameters] screen. Refer to help to edit the parameters file. To cancel Express Setup at any time, click hand corner of the screen.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-17 NEC ESMPRO NEC ESMPRO allows a system administrator to manage remote servers across a network. NEC ESMPRO monitors server hardware and software configurations, failures, and performance. With log data collected by NEC ESMPRO, a system administrator can track long-term and short-term performance, monitor server usage, create graphs to record trends, and check server failure rates.
6-18 Installing and Using Utilities MegaRAID Storage Manager MegaRAID Storage Manager (hereafter abbreviated as MSM) is an application that manages and monitors the RAID controller. You can use MSM for management of arrays and error notification by event monitoring while the system is running. Before using MSM, read the "MegaRAID Storage Manager User's Guide" on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. Setup with Express Setup You can install MSM with Express Setup on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-19 NEC DianaScope NEC DianaScope is an application that provides remote management of this server. See the online documents for details on the functions and installation of NEC DianaScope. NOTE: To manage this product using NEC DianaScope, a server license is required.
Chapter 7 Maintenance This chapter describes the daily maintenance of the CPU blade and precautions when relocating or storing it. MAKING BACKUP COPIES NEC recommends you make backup copies of your valuable data on a regular basis. For backup storage devices suitable for the CPU blade and backup tools, consult with your service representative.
7-2 Maintenance SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS The system diagnostics run several tests on the CPU blade. Select [Tool menu] - [Test and diagnostics] in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to diagnose the system. Test Items The following items are tested by the system diagnostics: Memory CPU cache memory Hard disk drive used as the system drive IMPORTANT: When executing the system diagnostics, make sure to disconnect the CPU blade from the network.
Maintenance 7-3 Startup and Exit of System Diagnostics There are two ways to diagnose the CPU blade: use the local console (keyboard) connected to the Blade Enclosure or use the management PC via serial port (remote console). IMPORTANT: The LAN and serial port connections of the remote console are mentioned in "MAINTENANCE TOOLS" of Chapter 8 "Troubleshooting." Use the serial port to run System Diagnostics with the remote console. The LAN connection is not for System Diagnostics.
7-4 Maintenance 6. Select [Test and diagnostics]. Select [End-User Mode]. The system diagnostics start. The system diagnostics take approximately three minutes to complete. When they are complete, the screen displays the following: Diagnostics tool title Test window title TeDoLi (TEst & Diagnosis On Linux) Ver001.00 (Build020901.1.
Maintenance 7. 7-5 Press the Esc key. The [Enduser Menu] below is displayed: TeDoLi (TEst & Diagnosis On Linux) Ver001.00 (Build020901.1.1m) Enduser Menu Enduser Menu
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Chapter 8 Troubleshooting If your CPU blade does not operate as expected, read this chapter before assuming a failure. NOTE: To prevent an unexpected failure, it is recommended to install NEC ESMPRO.
8-2 Troubleshooting SYSTEM VIEWERS You can monitor fault occurrences during system operation by using NEC ESMPRO. If any alert is reported to NEC ESMPRO Manager, it can viewed in the Operation Window, DataViewer, or AlertViewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Troubleshooting 8-3 ERROR MESSAGES If an error occurs on the CPU blade, an error message appears on the display unit connected to the CPU blade. POST Error Messages Powering on the CPU blade automatically starts the self-diagnostic program, POST (Power On Self-Test). When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit. Follow the table below to troubleshoot such errors: IMPORTANT: Note the messages displayed before consulting with your service representative.
8-4 Troubleshooting On-screen error message 0B70 The error occurred during temperature sensor reading 0B71 System Temperature out of the range 0B74 0B75 0B78 0B7C The error occurred during voltage sensor reading System Voltage out of the range The error occurred during fan sensor reading The error occurred during redundant power module confirmation 0B80 BMC Memory Test Failed. 0B81 BMC Firmware Code Area CRC check failed. 0B82 BMC core hardware failure. 0B83 BMC IBF or OBF check failed.
Troubleshooting On-screen error message 0B96 BMC SDR Repository failure. 0B97 BMC SEL device failure. 0B98 BMC RAM test error 0B99 BMC Fatal hardware error. 0B9A Management controller not responding 0B9B Private I2C bus not responding. 0B9C BMC internal exception 0B9D BMC A/D timeout error. 0B9E SDR repository corrupt. 0B9F SEL corrupt. 0BB0 SMBIOS - SROM data read error. 0BB1 SMBIOS - SROM data checksum bad. 0BD0 1st SMBus device address not acknowledged. 0BD1 1st SMBus device Error detected.
8-6 Troubleshooting LAMPS The CPU blade includes lamps to indicate the CPU blade status by using a variety of colors and display patterns on the front panel, hard disk drive, and power supply. See "Indications of STATUS lamp, their meanings and actions against the indications" in Chapter 2 for details.
Troubleshooting 8-7 SOLVING PROBLEMS When the CPU blade does not operate as expected, see the following troubleshooting information before assuming a failure. If the CPU blade still fails to operate after following the troubleshooting information, note any error messages and contact your service representative. CPU Blade The operating system cannot be installed: Did you create a virtual disk? → Create a virtual disk by using WebBIOS (see Chapter 4).
8-8 Troubleshooting Battery is not recognized, or the following message appears during POST: The battery hardware is missing or malfunctioning, or the battery is unplugged. If you continue to boot the system, the battery-backed cache will not function. Please contact technical support for assistance. Press 'D' to disable this warning (if your controller does not have a battery). Is the battery module securely inserted? → Install the battery properly.
Troubleshooting 8-9 Did you turn on the power of the Blade Enclosure at least 30 seconds after AC power is supplied to each power unit? → Initialization of BMC takes about 30 seconds after AC power is supplied to the CPU blade. After making sure that the AC power is supplied to the CPU blade (the POWER lamp lights amber), wait for 30 seconds or longer and then turn on the power of the Blade Enclosure by using the POWER switch.
8-10 Troubleshooting POST fails to complete: Is the memory installed properly? → POST does not complete if a DIMM is not installed properly. Are memory devices of a large capacity installed? → Depending on the installed memory size, it takes time to check the memory. Wait for a while. Are the keyboard or mouse used after starting the CPU blade? → If you use the keyboard or mouse after POST is started, POST may detect an error of the keyboard controller and halt. If this occurs, start POST again.
Troubleshooting 8-11 Fails accessing internal or external devices (or such devices fail to operate): Are cables properly connected? → Make sure that the interface cables and power cord are properly connected. Also make sure that the cables are connected in the correct order. Is the power-on order correct? → When the CPU blade has any external devices connected, power on the external devices first, then the CPU blade.
8-12 Troubleshooting Is the system used when Windows Server 2003 and Linux are not started? → Use the keyboard only when the USB floppy disk drive is not being accessed (the access lamp is off). – Press F6, S, and Enter in installation by using the Windows Setup Disk. – Start of ROM-DOS Startup FD for command input Fails to access the hard disk drive: Refer to the documentation provided with the disk array controller for a hard disk drive in a disk array configuration.
Troubleshooting 8-13 Fails to start the operating system: Is the BIOS configuration correct? → Run the BIOS SETUP utility to change the boot order (see Chapter 4). Is a floppy disk in the floppy disk drive? → Remove the floppy disk and restart the CPU blade. Is the operating system damaged? → Use the recovery process to recover the system.
8-14 Troubleshooting Problems with Windows There are some cases where the following event log is registered when you install Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions: Source: DCOM Category: Error Event ID: 10016 Description: The application-specific permission settings do not grant Local Activation permission for the COM server application with CLSID {555F3418-D99E-4E51-800A-6E89CFD8B1D7} to the user{NT AUTHORITY\LOCAL SERVICE} SID {S-1-5-19}.
Troubleshooting 8-15 There are some cases where the following event log is registered when you use Windows Server 2003 R2: Source: IPMIDRV Type: Error Event ID: 1001 Description: The IPMI device driver attempted to determine if the system supported an IPMI BMC device. The driver attempted to detect the presence of the IPMI BMC by searching the SMBIOS for Type 38 record. But either no record was found or the record was not compatible with the version of the device driver.
8-16 Troubleshooting The Telnet Service is not installed: Adjust the computer name to 14 characters or less before installing the telnet service. 1. Click [Run] on the Start menu. 2. Type "tlntsvr /service" in the [Open] box and click [OK]. 3. Click the Start menu, click [Control Panel], click [Computer Management], and then click [Services] to check that the telnet service is registered.
Troubleshooting 8-17 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER When the CPU blade will not boot from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, check the following: Did you insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD during POST and restart the CPU blade? → If you do not insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD during POST and restart the CPU blade, an error message will appear or the operating system will boot. Is the BIOS configuration correct? → The boot device order may be specified in the BIOS setup utility of the CPU blade.
8-18 Troubleshooting Problems with Express Setup The system partition size issmaller than the specified value: → In Express Setup, there are some cases where the system partition size is c about 8MB smaller than the specified size. It is not a problem for normal system operation. The following message appears when you try to specify a partition size larger than the capacity of the hard disk drive: The creating of the partition was failed. The process can not be continued. The process was stopped.
Troubleshooting 8-19 Problems with Parameter File Creator Fails to start Parameter File Creator: Parameter File Creator requires "Microsoft(R) HTML Application host" to run. → Parameter File Creator must be executed by “Microsoft® HTML Application host.” If this does not launch, follow the procedure below to associate Parameter File Creator with “Microsoft® HTML Application host:” 1) Click [Run] on the Start menu. 2) Type "%windir%\system32\mshta.exe /register" in the [Open] box and click [OK].
8-20 Troubleshooting COLLECTING EVENT LOG This section describes how to collect the event logs of the CPU blade. IMPORTANT: If a STOP error, system error, or stall occurs, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. Restarting the system due to an error may display a message indicating insufficient virtual memory. Ignore this message and proceed. Restarting the system may result in dumping improper data.
Troubleshooting 8-21 COLLECTING CONFIGURATION INFORMATION This section describes how to collect the hardware configuration information. "Diagnostic Program" is used to collect the information. IMPORTANT: If a STOP error, system error, or stall occurs, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. 1. Click the Start menu and click [Control Panel]. 2. Double-click [Management Tool] and double-click [Computer Management]. 3. Click [System Tool] – [System Information]. 4.
8-22 Troubleshooting MEMORY DUMP If an error occurs, the dump file should be saved to acquire necessary information. If you save the dump file to DAT, write that it is saved as "NTBackup" or "ARCServe" on the label. You can specify the location to save the diagnostic information. For more information, see Chapter 5. IMPORTANT: Consult with your service representative before dumping the memory. Dumping the memory while the CPU blade is operating normally may affect the system operation.
Troubleshooting 8-23 RECOVERY FOR Windows SYSTEM If any file necessary for running the operating system is damaged, use the following procedures to recover the system. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the keyboard, display unit, DVD-ROM drive, and floppy disk drive are connected to the CPU blade. After recovering the system, see "Updating the System" in Chapter 5 to update the system. Also, you need to update all the drivers after the system update.
8-24 Troubleshooting MAINTENANCE TOOLS Maintenance Tools prevent and analyze system errors. Starting Maintenance Tools Start the Maintenance Tools according to the following procedure: 1. Turn on the peripheral devices and then the server. 2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disc drive. 3. Press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot the server. The Boot Selection menu is displayed.
Troubleshooting 5. Select "English." The tool menu is displayed. When you use a local console When you use a remote console 6. Select a tool to start it.
8-26 Troubleshooting Function of Maintenance Tools The following functions are provided by the Maintenance Tools: Maintenance Utility The Off-line Maintenance Utility is started in Maintenance Utility. The Off-line Maintenance Utility is an operating system independent maintenance program. When you are unable to start the operating system dependent NEC ESMPRO to troubleshoot a problem, the Off-line Maintenance Utility can be used.
Troubleshooting 8-27 BIOS/FW Updating This menu allows you to update the BIOS and firmware of the server by using an update disk (3.5-inch floppy disk) that is distributed by a NEC customer service representative. After rebooting the system, an update program is started automatically from the floppy disk, and the various BIOS and firmware programs are updated. IMPORTANT: Do not turn off the server while the update program is running.
8-28 Troubleshooting Maintenance Tools with Remote Console This section describes the procedures for using the Maintenance Tools with a remote console. The Maintenance Tools contain a remote console feature that allows the system administrator to set up the server from a management workstation (management PC) via the network or the server's COM B (serial) port. IMPORTANT: Do not use this feature on any computer other than the server, or on any other server without NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Troubleshooting NOTE: The following BIOS settings will be set as shown below: LAN Controller: Serial Port A: Base I/O Address: Interrupt: Serial Port B: Base I/O Address: Interrupt: BIOS Redirection Port: Baud Rate: Flow Control: Console Type: [Enabled] [Enabled] [3F8] [IRQ 4] [Enabled] [2F8] [IRQ 3] [Serial Port B] [19.
8-30 Troubleshooting RESETTING THE CPU BLADE This section describes how to reset the CPU blade when the CPU blade halts or when you want to restore the factory-set BIOS configuration. IMPORTANT: Resetting the CPU blade results in data loss if the operating system is running. Make sure all data is saved to disk before resetting the CPU blade. Hardware reset Press the RESET switch on the CPU blade. This restarts the CPU blade.
Troubleshooting 8-31 FORCED SHUTDOWN Use this function when an OS command does not shut down the CPU blade, the POWER switch does not turn off the CPU blade, or resetting does not work. Press and hold the POWER switch on the CPU blade for at least four seconds. The power is forcibly turned off. To turn on the power again, wait approximately 10 seconds after turning off the power.
Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server This chapter describes optional devices available for the CPU blade, procedures to install or removing them, and notes on their use. IMPORTANT: Optional devices described in this chapter may be installed or removed by anyone. However, NEC does not assume any liability for damage to the optional devices or the server resulting from their installation or use. NEC recommends you ask your service representative to install or remove any optional devices.
9-2 Upgrading Your Server SAFETY NOTES Observe the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely: WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-2 to 1-5 for details. Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Do not remove the lithium or nickel hydrogen battery. Do not handle the CPU blade with the power cord plugged into a power source.
Upgrading Your Server 9-3 ANTI-STATIC MEASURES The CPU blade contains electronic components sensitive to static electricity. Avoid damage caused by static electricity when installing or removing any optional devices. Wear a wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove). Wear a wrist strap on your wrist. If no wrist strap is available, touch an unpainted metal part of the case before touching a component to discharge static electricity from your body.
9-4 Upgrading Your Server PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION To install or remove an optional device or hard disk drive installed in the CPU blade, you should first remove the CPU blade from the Blade Enclosure. IMPORTANT: Remove the target CPU blade only. Do not remove any other blank covers or CPU blades from other slots. Be sure to install or remove the CPU blade carefully.
Upgrading Your Server 9-5 INSTALLATION/REMOVAL PROCEDURE Install or remove optional devices in the following procedures: Processor (CPU) The server may have another CPU installed in addition to the factory-installed CPU (Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor or Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor). IMPORTANT: The second CPU must have the same specifications (core voltage, clock, etc.) as the factory-installed CPU. The CPU is extremely sensitive to static electricity.
9-6 Upgrading Your Server NOTE: If two CPU’s with different revision levels are installed on the server, the following message may appear in the System Log of the Event Viewer.
Upgrading Your Server 9-7 Installation Install the CPU in the following procedure: 1. Shutdown the CPU blade and turn off the power. 2. Remove the CPU blade from the Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure. 3. Place the CPU blade on an anti-static sheet. 4. Remove the two screws securing the top cover. 5. Firmly hold the cover, move it slightly toward the rear of the CPU blade, and then lift the cover to remove it.
9-8 Upgrading Your Server 6. Confirm the location of the CPU socket. 7. Remove the dummy heat sink and CPU cover from the socket. IMPORTANT: Keep the CPU cover for future use. 8. Lift the socket lever. IMPORTANT: Open the lever fully. It can be opened 120 degrees or more. 9. Lift the CPU socket holder.
Upgrading Your Server 10. Place the CPU in the socket carefully. NOTE: Note the direction of the CPU. To prevent the CPU from being inserted into the socket incorrectly, a pin mark is placed on the CPU and the socket. Check the pin marks to insert the CPU into the socket correctly. 11. Push the CPU lightly into the socket, and push down the CPU socket holder. 12. Push down the lever to secure the CPU.
9-10 13. Upgrading Your Server Remove the paper protecting the cool sheet from the rear face of the heat sink. Take care not to touch the cool sheet with your hand. IMPORTANT: Make sure to protect the cool sheet from dirt or scratches. 14. Place the heat sink on the CPU and secure it with four screws. 15.
Upgrading Your Server 9-11 Removal To remove the CPU, follow Steps 1 through 6 of the installation procedure and perform Steps 7 through 15 in the reverse order. To remove the heat sink, remove the screws and gently slide it back and forth to loosen it. IMPORTANT: Remove a CPU only when it is defective. After replacing it, select [Main] – [Processor Settings] – [Processor Retest] in the BIOS Setup utility and set [Processor Retest] to [Yes] to clear the error information (see Chapter 4).
9-12 Upgrading Your Server DIMM A DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) is inserted into the DIMM socket on the CPU blade. The CPU blade includes 12 DIMM sockets. Install or remove DIMM’s in pairs. IMPORTANT: The DIMM is extremely sensitive to static electricity. Make sure to touch the metal frame of the server to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the DIMM. Do not touch the DIMM terminals with your bare hands or place the DIMM directly on a desk.
Upgrading Your Server 9-13 Adding Order and Precautions The DIMM’s must be populated in pairs. The DIMM’s in a pair must have the same capacity and speed. Check the labels on the DIMM’s.
9-14 5. Upgrading Your Server Firmly hold the cover, move it slightly toward the rear of the CPU blade, and then lift the cover to remove it. IMPORTANT: Handle the cover carefully so as not to make contact with any electronic devices on the CPU blade. 6. Open the levers at both ends of the DIMM socket. 7. Push the DIMM into the socket.
Upgrading Your Server 9-15 IMPORTANT: Use extreme care when installing a DIMM. Applying too much pressure can damage the socket. Keyed DIMM’s insert only one way. NOTE: Check the orientation of the DIMM. The connector of the DIMM is keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If the DIMM is correctly inserted into the DIMM socket, the levers close automatically. 8. Close the levers firmly. 9. Install the DIMM’s in the other DIMM sockets according to Steps 8 through 10. 10.
9-16 Upgrading Your Server Removal Remove the DIMM in the following procedure: NOTE: To remove the defective DIMM, check the error message appearing in POST or NEC ESMPRO to confirm the CPU blade where the DIMM is installed. 1. Shutdown the CPU blade and turn off the power o. 2. Remove the CPU blade from the Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure. 3. Place the CPU blade on an anti-static sheet. 4. Remove the two screws securing the top cover. 5.
Upgrading Your Server 9-17 Mezzanine Card The CPU blade can contain four mezzanine cards which allow network or file storage extension. To install a mezzanine card, use the mezzanine card slot on the CPU unit and the storage unit. The mezzanine card slot is factory-installed on the CPU unit and storage unit. IMPORTANT: The mezzanine card is extremely sensitive to static electricity.
9-18 Upgrading Your Server Mezzanine slot (Type II) CPU unit Mezzanine slot (Type I) Mezzanine slot (Type II) Mezzanine slot (Type I) Storage unit
Upgrading Your Server 9-19 Notes Note the following when installing or removing the mezzanine card. Be careful not to touch the terminals of the mezzanine card slot directly. Otherwise, the oil and dirt on your hands may adhere to the terminals and cause a contact failure. Set the optional ROM on the unbooted LAN device to "Disabled" in the BIOS Setup utility.
9-20 Upgrading Your Server 4. Remove the two screws securing the top cover. 5. Firmly hold the cover, move it slightly toward the rear of the CPU blade, and then lift the cover to remove it. IMPORTANT: Handle the cover carefully so as not to make contact with any electronic devices on the CPU blade.
Upgrading Your Server 6. 9-21 From the top of the CPU unit, position the connector of the mezzanine card so that it aligns with the connector of the mezzanine card slot, and insert the mezzanine card into the slot. Type I Type II IMPORTANT: Do not touch the terminals on the board. A contact failure may occur if the board is installed with dirt and oil adhering to the terminals. Insert the mezzanine card straight into the connector.
9-22 Upgrading Your Server Removal (CPU unit) To remove the mezzanine card, follow the procedure below: 1. Shutdown the CPU blade and turn off the power. 2. Remove the CPU blade from the Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure. 3. Place the CPU blade on an anti-static sheet. 4. Remove the two screws securing the top cover. 5. Firmly hold the cover, move it slightly toward the rear of the CPU blade, and then lift the cover to remove it. 6.
Upgrading Your Server Installation (Storage Unit) Install a mezzanine card in a mezzanine card slot in the following procedure: IMPORTANT: There are two types of mezzanine cards for the CPU blade: Type I and Type II. Type I mezzanine cards can be installed in Type I or Type II slots. Type II mezzanine cards can only be installed in Type II slots. To install the mezzanine card, start installation from the bottom slot (for Type I).
9-24 5. Upgrading Your Server Firmly hold the cover, move it slightly toward the rear of the CPU blade, and then lift the cover to remove it. IMPORTANT: Handle the cover carefully so as not to make contact with any electronic devices on the CPU blade. 6. Remove the cables from the connectors for signal cable (2)-A and (2)-B on the CPU unit and the storage unit. IMPORTANT: Push the unlock button of the connector, and lift the cable to remove it.
Upgrading Your Server 7. Remove the two screws securing the bracket. 8. Remove the bracket. 9. Remove the cable from the connector for signal cable (1). 10. Remove the four screws from the CPU unit tray.
9-26 11. Upgrading Your Server Firmly hold the CPU unit, move it slightly toward the rear of the CPU blade, and then lift the CPU unit to remove it. IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the cable removed in Step 9. 12. From the top of the storage unit, position the connector of the mezzanine card so that it aligns with the connector of the mezzanine card slot, and insert the mezzanine card into the slot. Type I IMPORTANT: Do not touch the terminals on the board.
Upgrading Your Server 13. Push the mezzanine card firmly to connect the card to the slot. 14. Tighten the screws to secure the mezzanine card to the spacer on the storage unit. 15. Replace the CPU unit tray. 9-27 IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the cable removed in Step 9. 16. Secure the CPU unit with the four screws. 17. Connect the cable to the connector for signal cable (1). 18. Install the bracket. IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the cable connected in Step 17. 19.
9-28 Upgrading Your Server Removal (Storage Unit) To remove the mezzanine card, follow the procedure below: 1. Shutdown the CPU blade and turn off the power. 2. Remove the CPU blade from the Blade Enclosure. Refer to the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure. 3. Place the CPU blade on an anti-static sheet. 4. Remove the two screws securing the top cover. 5. Firmly hold the cover, move it slightly toward the rear of the CPU blade, and then lift the cover to remove it. 6.
Upgrading Your Server 14. Replace the CPU unit tray. 15. Secure the CPU unit tray with the four screws. 16. Connect the cable to the connector for signal cable (1). 17. Install the bracket. 9-29 IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the cable connected in Step 16. 18. Secure the bracket with the two screws. 19. Connect the cables to the connectors for signal cable (2)-A and (2)-B on the CPU unit and the storage unit. IMPORTANT: Be sure to connect the appropriate cables to the connectors. 20.
9-30 Upgrading Your Server Hard Disk Drive The CPU blade can contain up to six 2.5-inch hard disk drives. This section describes the installation and removal (or replacement) procedures. IMPORTANT: The hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to static electricity. Make sure to touch the metal frame of the server to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the hard disk drive.
Upgrading Your Server 9-31 Installation or Removal of Hard Disk Drive Install the hard disk drive in the following procedure. Install the hard disk drive in slot 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and then 5 in order. 1. Remove a dummy tray from the slot to install a hard disk drive. IMPORTANT: Keep the dummy tray for future use. Slot 0 Slot 3 Slot 1 Slot 4 Slot 2 Slot 5 2. Release the lock on the lever of the hard disk drive to open it. 3.
9-32 Upgrading Your Server 4. Insert the end of the drive carrier into the hard disk drive slot carefully. 5. Insert the drive carrier to the end of the slot and lift the lever. You will hear a click when the drive carrier is locked. NOTE: Make sure that the lever hook is hung on the frame. The removal procedure is the reverse of the installation procedure.
Appendix A Specifications NEC Express5800/120Bb-m6 N8400-071AF N8400-072AF N8400-073AF N8400-074AF Quad-core Quad-core Dual-core CPU Type Quad-core Intel Xeon Intel Xeon Intel Xeon Intel Xeon processor processor processor processor X5460 L5420 E5405 X5260 Clock 3.16GHz 2.50GHz 2.00GHz 3.
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Appendix B Installing the Operating System SETUP AND RE-SETUP OF CPU BLADE OF DISKLESS MODEL Local Installation Before beginning installation, make sure that the CPU blade is connected to the keyboard, display unit, DVD-ROM drive and floppy disk drive.. Notes Before beginning the local installation, read the notes described here carefully. Key entry Use the keyboard only when the USB floppy disk drive is not being accessed (the access lamp is off).
B-2 Installing the Operating System Re-installation to dynamic disk When reinstalling the operating system on a hard disk drive that is upgraded to a dynamic disk, one or more partitions may exist. If you wish to retain the partitions, note the following: (C:) XX.XX GB NTFS Normal (System) System (D:) XX.XX GB NTFS Normal Data area (when leaving this partition is desired.
Installing the Operating System B-3 Creating Partition Size For Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions: The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula: Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 4100MB Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size * 1.
B-4 Installing the Operating System For Windows Server 2003: The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula: Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 R2) Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size * 1.
Installing the Operating System Setup Procedure The following describes the local installation procedure of Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions/Windows Server 2003. IMPORTANT: Before beginning installation, see the notes described earlier in this chapter.
B-6 Installing the Operating System Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD provided with the server supports the following mass storage controllers for installation: NOTE: If you want to install the OS using a mass storage controller other than the ones listed below, see "Installing with the OEM-FD for Mass storage device" and "Installing Optional Mass Storage Driver" of "Parameter File Creator" in Chapter 6.
Installing the Operating System B-7 Installation of Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Editions Install Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Editions in the following procedure: 1. Insert the Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. 2. Turn on the CPU blade. 3. Press F6 when the message "Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration..." appears at the top of the screen. NOTE: Use the keyboard only when the USB floppy disk drive is not being accessed (the access lamp is off).
B-8 Installing the Operating System 9. 10. When the installation of Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition finishes, the system reboots automatically. The [Windows Setup] screen will be displayed after logging on to the system. IMPORTANT: 11. The [Windows Setup] screen may not be displayed. Be sure to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition DISC 2 according to the following procedures.
Installing the Operating System B-9 Procedure for License Authentication The product key used for license authentication should match the COA label of the product key for Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. NOTE: Perform activation within 30 days. The system may be disabled if activation is not performed within 30 days. Installing and Setting Device Drivers Follow the steps below to install and configure the device drivers.
B-10 Installing the Operating System Installation of Windows Server 2003 R2 Install Windows Server 2003 R2 in the following procedure: 1. Insert the Windows Server 2003 R2 CD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. 2. Turn on the CPU blade. 3. Press F6 when the message "Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration..." appears at the top of the screen. NOTE: Use the keyboard only when the USB floppy disk drive is not being accessed (the access lamp is off).
Installing the Operating System 9. B-11 If an optional device is installed, select the proper driver and press Enter. – Emulex LPX000 PCI Fibre Channel HBA (When Fibre Channel controller (N8403-018) is used). 10. When the following message is shown, press Enter to start "Welcome to Setup." 11. When the installation of Windows Server 2003 finishes, the system reboots automatically. 12.
B-12 Installing the Operating System Procedure for License Authentication The product key used for license authentication should match the COA label of the product key for Windows Server 2003. NOTE: Perform activation within 30 days. The system may be disabled if activation is not performed within 30 days. Installing and Setting Device Drivers Follow the steps below to install and configure the device drivers.
Installing the Operating System B-13 REMOTE DESKTOP FOR MANAGEMENT This section describes the necessary configuration settings of the Remote Desktop for Management for Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions or Windows Server 2003. IMPORTANT: The license for Sever Client Access is not needed to use the Remote Desktop for Management. The Remote Desktop for Management provides two connections simultaneously.
B-14 Installing the Operating System SETUP OF DEVICE DRIVER (NORMALLY INSTALLED IN SERVER) For the installation and setup of each optional device driver, refer to the documentation provided with the device. Network Driver The two network drivers for the standard equipment are automatically installed. However, the transfer rate and duplex mode of each network driver must be set. When the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions [When PROSet is not installed] 1.
Installing the Operating System B-15 When the system is Windows Server 2003 [When PROSet is not installed] 1. Open [Local Area Connection Properties]. 1. Click [Start], click [Control Panel], click [Network Connections], and click [Local Area Connection]. 2. Click [Configure]. The properties dialog box for the network adapter appears. 3. Click the [Advanced] tab and specify [Link Speed & Duplex] values that match the hub. 4. Click [OK]. [When PROSet is installed] 1. Open [Device Manager]. 2.
B-16 Installing the Operating System PROSet PROSet is a utility that configures and monitors the functions of the network adapter. PROSet provides the following functions: Detailed adapter information. Diagnosis by using loopback and packet send tests. Teaming configuration. Configuring several network adapters as one team provides a fault-tolerant networking environment and enhances throughput between the switches. PROSet is necessary to utilize these features.
Installing the Operating System B-17 When the system is Windows Server 2003 1. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2. Open [Windows Explorer]. Click [Start], click [Programs], click [Accessories], and click [Windows Explorer]. 3. Run "dxsetup.exe" in the following directory: \001\win\winnt\dotnet\ns41s\proset\2kxpws03 The [Intel(R) PROSet - Install Shield Wizard] starts. 4. Click [Next]. 5.
B-18 Installing the Operating System Graphics Accelerator The driver for the standard graphics accelerator will be installed automatically. The following procedure describes how to install it manually: 1. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Start], click [Programs], click [Accessories], and click [Windows Explorer]. 3. Run "SETUP.EXE" in the following directory: \001\win\winnt\dotnet\video\matrox\setup.
Installing the Operating System B-19 Optional Network Board Driver If you want to use the optional Network Board (N8403-017/020), install the driver stored on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.
B-20 Installing the Operating System Setup of Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that places more than one LAN controller on the same LAN (same segment), and automatically switches the process of the primary controller to the backup controller when any trouble occurs on the primary.
Installing the Operating System B-21 When the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 1. Open [Intel(R) PROSet]. Click [Start], click [Control Panel], click [Administrative Tools], and click [Computer Management]. Double-click the [(Network Adapter Name)] in the Network Adapter list. 2. Select the [Teaming] tab, check [Team with other adapters], and click [New Team...]. The [New Team Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Next] * Specify a name for the team if necessary. 3.
B-22 Installing the Operating System When the system is Windows Server 2003 1. Open [Intel(R) PROSet]. Click [Start], click [Control Panel], click [Administrative Tools], and click [Computer Management]. Double-click the [(Network Adapter Name)] in the Network Adapter list. 2. Select the [Teaming] tab, check [Team with other adapters], and click [New Team...]. The [New Team Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Next] * Specify a name for the team if necessary. 3.
Installing the Operating System B-23 RE-INSTALLATION OF THE NETWORK DRIVER When the system is Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions If you delete the network drivers, follow the procedure below to reinstall them: 1. Restart the operating system. 2. The [Upgrade Device Driver Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Next]. 3. Select the [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)] radio button and click [Next]. 4. Select the [Specify a location] check box and deselect the other check boxes.
B-24 Installing the Operating System When the system is Windows Server 2003 If you delete the network drivers, follow the procedure below to reinstall them: 1. Restart the operating system. 2. The [Upgrade Device Driver Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Next]. 3. Select the [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)] radio button and click [Next]. 4. Select the [Specify a location] check box and deselect the other check boxes. Click [Next]. 5.
Installing the Operating System SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Configure the following settings in advance to ensure quick recovery from system failures. Memory Dump (Debug Information) - Windows Server 2003 This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) on the server. IMPORTANT: Cautions for the Memory Dump The maintenance personnel designated by your sales agent are responsible for collecting the memory dump.
B-26 Installing the Operating System IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions [Complete memory dump] should be specified for writing debug information. However, if the mounted memory size is over 2GB, specify [Kernel memory dump]. You cannot specify [Complete memory dump]. Specify a disk drive that has free space in excess of the memory size on the system +1MB or more.
Installing the Operating System 5. B-27 Click [Settings] in the [Performance] box. The [Performance Options] window appears. 6. Click the [Advanced] tab in the [Performance Options] window. 7. Click [Change] in the [Virtual memory] box. 8. Change the value set for [Initial Size] in the [Paging file size for selected drive] box to the [Recommended] value or more, and then click [Set]. IMPORTANT: 9. Be sure to set the paging file size to more than the [Recommended] value in the OS partition.
B-28 Installing the Operating System Dr. Watson Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. When an application error occurs, Dr. Watson diagnoses the system and records the diagnostic information in a log file. Configure Dr. Watson to collect diagnostic information in the following procedure: 1. Click [Run...] on the [Start] menu. 2. Enter "drwtsn32.exe" in the [Open] box and click [OK]. The [Dr. Watson for Windows] dialog box appears. 3.
Installing the Operating System Network Monitor A network monitor is useful for discovering the causes of network failures and determining the necessary steps to resolve them. To use a network monitor, you need to restart the system after installation. It is recommended to install a network monitor before a failure occurs. 1. From the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel]. The [Control Panel] appears. 2. Double-click [Add or Remove Programs]. The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog box appears. 3.
B-30 Installing the Operating System Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist [Before Re-installing the Operation System] Be sure to make backup copies before reinstalling the operating system. [Re-installing the Operation System] 1. Start a clean installation following the procedure described in this manual. 2.
Installing the Operating System [Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter] Modify the drive letter of the system or boot volume in the following procedure: 1. Click [Start], right-click [My Computer], and select [Manage] to start [Computer Management]. 2. Select [Disk Management] in the left side of the window. 3. Right-click a volume and select [Change Drive Letter and Path...]. 4. Click [Yes]. 5. Select [Assign a drive letter] and specify the drive letter you want to assign. 6. Click [OK].
B-32 Installing the Operating System UPDATING THE SYSTEM Update the system in following cases: Installing an additional CPU. Modifying the system configuration. Recovering the system using the recovery process. Update from TS Client (Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions) IMPORTANT: Make sure that the TS client DVD-ROM drive is assigned as a shared network drive. 1. Log on to the system as a user with administrator authority for the TS client. 2.
Installing the Operating System B-33 Update from TS Client (Windows Server 2003) IMPORTANT: Make sure that the TS client DVD-ROM drive is assigned as a shared network drive. 1. Log on to the system as a user with administrator authority for the TS client. 2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the DVD-ROM drive of the TS client. If the autorun menu appears on the TS client screen, close the menu. 3.
B-34 Installing the Operating System Local Update 1. Log on to the system as a user with administrator authority. 2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. 3. Click "Setup Windows" in "Menu Items" and select [Update the System]. Follow the messages appearing on the screen. NOTE: After the system update is applied, the system is automatically restarted. IMPORTANT: When the system restarts, remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the DVD-ROM drive.
