User's Guide

Preface

Thank you for purchasing the N8405-040F Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-Hv2).

This enclosure can house CPU blades for the NEC EXPRESS5800/BladeServer series, power units, fan

boxes, and switch modules for the SIGMABLADE series, and can integrate the capabilities of modules to

enable each CPU blade to function as a server. Be sure to carefully read this guide before using the

Enclosure.

Additional information is available in the User’s Guide, Operating Manual, and Startup Guide applied with

your CPU Blade(s).

Product Overview

This 10U (approximately 445mm) enclosure can house up to 16 CPU blades and up to eight switch

modules for the SIGMABLADE series, enabling up to 16 servers to be aggregated in a single Enclosure.

Installing an additional N8405-044F Power Unit Provides power redundancy. This redundancy allows the

system to continue operating without interruption even if one of the power units fails.

Accessories

This product is shipped with various accessories. See the attached components list to check everything

is contained and not damaged. If any accessory is missing or damaged, contact your sales

representative.

IMPORTANT:

Keep the accessories in a safe place. You may need them when an optional device is added or

when the blade enclosure experiences a failure.

Notes:

1. No part of this material may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of NEC

Corporation.

2. The contents of this User’s Guide is subject to change without prior notice.

3. The contents of this User’s Guide shall not be copied or altered without the prior written permission of

NEC Corporation.

4. All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this User’s Guide. If you notice

any part of this document unclear, incorrect, or omitted in this User’s Guide, contact the sales

representative where you purchased this product.

5. NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or

consequential damages arising from the use of this User’s Guide regardless of item 4.