User's Guide REFERENCE 86 A1 46FB 00 NOVASCALE NovaScale R440 E2
NOVASCALE NovaScale R440 E2 User's Guide Hardware April 2009 BULL CEDOC 357 AVENUE PATTON B.P.
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Keep this User's Guide at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS Follow the instructions in this User's Guide for your safety to use the server. The server contains components with possible danger, hazards that may cause by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards. Server components with 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 Attentions Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury. Indicates that improper use may cause explosion or burst. Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury. Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire. Indicates a general notice or warning that cannot be specifically identified.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
i PREFACE Welcome to the NovaScale R440 E2 server. The NovaScale R440 E2 server holds powerful performance and employs the latest technology to implement a computer for the next generation. With its potential capabilities, 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 how to use the server and appreciate its functions to the maximum extent.
ii ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This User's Guide is a guide for proper setup and use of the server. This User's Guide also covers useful procedures for dealing with difficulties and problems that may arise during setup or operation of the server. Keep this manual for future use. The following describes how to proceed with this User's Guide.
iii Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address provides a list of factory-set IRQs and I/O port addresses assigned. Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2008 describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2008 without using Express Setup. Using the Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2008. See Chapter 5 for details. Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions without using Express Setup.
iv CONTENTS Preface ..............................................................................................................................................i About This User's Guide ..................................................................................................................ii In the Package................................................................................................................................ iii Chapter 1 ................................................
v Identification of Servers ~ UID Switch ~ .............................................................................. 2-33 Optical Disk Drive................................................................................................................. 2-34 Chapter 3 ........................................................................................................................... 3-1 Setting Up Your Server........................................................................................
vi Updating the System .................................................................................................................. 5-70 Making Backup Copies of System Information......................................................................... 5-71 Installing with the OEM-Disk for Mass Storage Device ....................................................... 5-72 Chapter 6 ...........................................................................................................................
vii Preparing for Memory Dumping ........................................................................................... 8-37 Saving the Dump File ............................................................................................................ 8-38 Recovery for WINDOWS System ............................................................................................. 8-39 Maintenance Tools ......................................................................................................
viii Server Management Software .................................................................................................B-1 Floppy Disk .............................................................................................................................B-1 CD/DVD Discs........................................................................................................................B-3 Tape Media ...........................................................................................
ix Updating the System - Applying Service Pack -.................................................................... E-10 Driver Installation and Advanced Settings................................................................................. E-15 PROSet .................................................................................................................................. E-15 Network Driver.........................................................................................................
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 WARNING LABELS The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your server to inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the server. (Do not intentionally remove or damage any of the labels.) If you find any labels totally/partially removed or illegible due to damage, contact your sales representative.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-3 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. For part names described in the safety instruction chapter in this guide, see Chapter 2. General WARNING Do not use the server for services where critical high availability may directly affect human lives.
1-4 Notes on Using Your Server Power Supply and Power Cord Use WARNING Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock. Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Never connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Failure to follow this warning may cause a gas explosion. CAUTION Plug in to a proper power source. Use a proper wall outlet.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-5 Rack CAUTION Do not carry or install the server only by a single person. More than one person is required to carry or install the rack. Failure to follow this instruction may cause the rack to fall to result in personal injury and/or breakages of surrounding devices. In particular, a high rack (such as 44U rack) is unstable if it is not fixed by stabilizers. More than one person must always carry or install the rack while they support it.
1-6 Notes on Using Your Server Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection WARNING Disconnect the power cord(s) before installing or removing the server. Make sure to power off the server and disconnect the power cord(s) from a power outlet before installing/removing the server. All voltage is removed only when the power cords are unplugged. CAUTION Never attempt to lift the server only by yourself. The server weighs max. 21 kg (depending on its hardware configuration).
Notes on Using Your Server 1-7 CAUTION Do not connect any interface cable with the power cord of the server plugged to a power source. Make sure to power off the server and unplug the power cord from a power outlet before installing/removing any optional internal device or connecting/disconnecting any interface cable to/from the server.
1-8 Notes on Using Your Server Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server on any occasion other than described in this User's Guide. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server. Do not remove the lithium battery. The server contains the lithium battery. Do not remove the battery.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-9 During Operation CAUTION Do not pull out or remove the server from the rack unnecessarily. Do not pull out or remove the server from the rack unnecessarily. Pulling out or removing the server from the rack may cause not only the server to operate incorrectly but also the server to fall on people to make them injured. Stay away from the fan. Keep your hand or hair away from the cooling fan on the rear of the server.
1-10 Notes on Using Your Server FOR PROPER OPERATION Observe the following notes for successful operation of the server. Use of the server ignoring the notes will cause malfunctions or failures of the server. Install the rack assembly in a place that meets requirements for successful operation. For details, see Chapter 3, "Setting Up Your Server." The server is intended for installation in a Restricted Access Location, mounted above a non-combustible material.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-11 Store the unit under the storage condition (temperature: –10°C - 55°C, humidity: 20% - 80%, without condensation) to allow built-in devices and the unit to operate correctly in the next operation. Make sure to use optional devices supported by the server. Some non-supported devices may be physically installed/connected but cause failures of the server as well as a malfunction of the server. Bull recommends you use Bull's genuine products.
1-12 Notes on Using Your Server TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided with the server to a third party: Server Hardware Make sure to provide this User's Guide along with the server to a third party.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-13 DISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES Dispose the server, all the internal devices and DVD-ROMs according to all national laws and regulations. IMPORTANT: For disposal (or replacement) of the battery on the mother board of the server, consult with your service representative. The server contains some components that are only good for a limited period of time and require replacement, such as fans, internal batteries, the internal optical disk drive, and the mouse.
1-14 Notes on Using Your Server USER SUPPORT Before asking for repair, do the following when the server appears to fail: 1. Check if the power cord and the cables to other devices are properly connected. 2. See Chapter 8 to find if your problem fits the description. If it does, take the recommended measure for it. 3. Check if the software required for operation of the server is properly installed.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-15 Advice for Health The longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you become tired, which may cause disorders of your body. When you use a computer, observe the following to keep yourself from getting tired: Good Working Posture You have good posture if the following are satisfied when you use a computer: • You sit on a chair with your back straight. • Your hands are parallel with the floor when you put them on the keyboard.
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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 Your server NovaScale R440 E2 is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel® Xeon® microprocessor. It is a solid performer and offers the latest technology. The combination of compute performance, memory capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many server market applications.
General Description 2-3 External View The following figure shows the 3.5-inch disk model. 1 Top cover Remove the top cover to install/remove DIMM, CPU, or PCI boards. 2 Release buttons Push these buttons to remove the top cover.
2-4 General Description Front View with Front Bezel Closed The following figure shows the location of the front system features. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Front bezel The front bezel is a cover protecting the front devices during daily operation. A security key is provided to lock the cover. Key slot Insert the security key into this slot when unlocking the front bezel. POWER LED (green) This LED turns green when the power is turned on. It flashes while the server is in standby mode.
General Description 2-5 Front View with Front Bezel Removed 2.5-inch disk model 3.5-inch disk model (12) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Handles (1 on each side) Hold the handles when dismounting/mounting the server from/in the rack. Monitor connector Connect the display unit to this connector. Do not use it if the one on the rear panel is already connected to a monitor. USB connectors (2 ports) Connect devices compliant with the USB interface to the connectors.
2-6 General Description Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Full-height PCI board slot Mount PCI board of the full-height type in the slot. Low-profile PCI board slot Mount PCI board of the low-profile type into this slot. NOTE: If an additional LAN board is installed, it is hard to push the catch of the connector with your finger that is connected to the LAN board. Disconnect the connector pushing the catch with a standard screwdriver.
General Description 2-7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Management LAN port 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T interface port used to manage the server via LAN. DUMP (NMI) switch Press this switch to dump system memory. UID switch Press this switch to turn on/off the UID LEDs on the front and rear panels of the server. Pressing the switch once turns on the LEDs. Pressing it again turns them off. UID LED (blue) This LED goes on when the UID switch is pressed. (The LED also goes on when software issues a command.
2-8 General Description Internal View The internal view for each model is shown below. For a better viewing, the processor air duct that is installed at fatory has been removed. 2.
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2-10 General Description Mother Board External connectors REAR FRONT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Power connector Unused connector USB Floppy Disk Drive connector USB connector (front) SATA DVD connector SATA HDD connector Used only when 3.5-inch SATA2 hard disk drive is installed. Fan connector Option COM connector HDD BP connector Unused jumper switch CMOS clear jumper switch Password clear jumper switch RAID configuration jumper switch With 2.
General Description 2-11 STATUS INDICATORS This section explains the indication and meanings of the server LEDs. POWER LED ( ) The POWER LED is on (green) while the server is being powered. It is off while no power is supplied to the server. It flashes while the server is in standby status. STATUS LED ( ) The STATUS LED is on (green) while the server is operating normally. If the STATUS LED is off or turns amber and flashes, it indicates that the server is in abnormal state.
2-12 General Description STATUS LED indication On (green) Flashing (green) Description Procedure The server is operating normally. • The server is operating with the memory in degraded state. – Identify the device in degraded state by using the BIOS setup utility "SETUP," and replace it as soon as possible. • An uncorrectable memory error has often occurred. Off The power is off. POST is in progress. A CPU error occurred. (IERR) A CPU temperature alarm was detected.
General Description 2-13 DISK ACCESS LED ( ) The DISK ACCESS LED indicates the status of the hard disk drive mounted in the disk bay. The LED turns green each time access is made to the hard disk drive. When the DISK ACCESS LED turns amber, it indicates that a hard disk drive failure has occurred. Check the hard disk drive LED for the status of the failing hard disk drive. ACT LED ( ) The ACT LED is green while the server is connected to the LAN.
2-14 General Description Hard Disk Drive LED The disk LED located on the drive carrier indicates the following depending on the status: Disk LED 3.5-inch hard disk drive Disk LED 2.5-inch hard disk drive Flashing (green) The LED indicates that the hard disk drive is being accessed. On (amber) The LED indicates a failure of a hard disk drive mounted in RAID System.
General Description 2-15 IMPORTANT: If the server is turned off during rebuild processing, the processing is stopped. Restart the server, mount the new hard disk drive in hot swap mode, and then perform rebuild processing again. Observe the following notes on using the auto-rebuild function. Do not turn the power off. (Once the power is turned off, the auto-build function does not start.) Let 90 seconds or more pass between when dismounting a failing hard disk drive and when mounting the new one.
2-16 General Description LAN Connector LEDs There are two LEDs for each of the two LAN ports (connectors) on the rear panel. SPEED LINK/ACT SPEED LINK/ACT SPEED LINK/ACT Management port Data transmission ports LINK/ACT LEDs Each LINK/ACT LED indicates the status of the standard network port of the server. While power is supplied to the server and HUB and the connection is correct, the LED is on (green). The LED turns green and flashes while the network port is transmitting/receiving data.
General Description 2-17 AC POWER LED There is an AC POWER LED for the power supply unit on the rear. The LED turns green and flashes when the power supply unit receives AC power from the power cord, which is connected to the AC inlet. (Flashing amber indicates no AC power is received in any one of two power supplies in the redundant configuration.) The LED turns green when the server power switch is turned on.
2-18 General Description STANDARD FEATURES High performance Intel® Xeon® Processor 1.86GHz and above High-speed memory access (DDR3 1066) High-speed network interface (1000Mbps/100Mbps/10Mbps supported) High-speed disk access *1 (SATAII 300/Serial Attached SCSI) Expandability PCI Express 2.0 (x16): 1 slot (full height) *2 PCI Express 2.0 (x8): 1 slot (low profile) PCI Express 2.0 (x4): 1 slot (Dedicated to RAID *2 Controller) Can be changed to PCI-X133 slot by using the optional riser card.
General Description 2-19 Remote Management Feature Server management is concentrated in the Remote Management Controller (RMC). The RMC and associated circuitry are powered from a 5Vdc standby voltage, which remains active when system power is switched off, but the ac power source is still on and connected. The RMC supports the NEC ESMPRO Manager, which allows remote server management through networks.
2-20 General Description Degradation Feature The degradation feature automatically isolates a failed DIMM or processor to assure continuous operation of the server when the POST (Power On Self-Test, self-diagnosis program after power on) detects such a DIMM or processor. NOTE: The degradation feature is only available when at least two DIMMs or processors are installed.
General Description 2-21 System Security To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full lockable front bezel and Server Management software that monitors the front bezel intrusion switch. Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring To unlock the bezel, insert the key in the lock and turn the lock counterclockwise until it stops (about a quarter turn). The bezel is now unlocked and can be opened again. To lock the bezel, insert the key in the lock.
2-22 General Description Notes on Using Power Control Feature Power consumption of the server can be controlled through command line interface of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 (BMC) or NEC ESMPRO Manager. Using this feature to suppress the upper limit of power consumption, the larger number of servers can be installed in the site where the allowable power consumption is limited. Refer to the User's Guide of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 or NEC ESMPRO Manager for how to enable this feature.
General Description 2-23 Notes on Using Windows Server 2008 The following event will be logged in Event Viewer if power control feature is used on Windows Server 2008. However, it is not the problem in operating the system, the event is logged because the P-State is controlled by the server side.
2-24 General Description EXPRESSBUILDER The DVD of this server's accessories contains a setup utility called "ExpressBuilder". The major functions of the ExpressBuilder are: To install the Operating System. "Express Setup" helps you to install the Windows Operating System. (See Chapter 5) To diagnose the server. ExpressBuilder includes System Diagnostics to check this server. (See Chapter 7) To create a driver disk.
General Description 2-25 NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO is a server management software that runs on the OS. The NEC ESMPRO includes the NEC ESMPRO Manager for the server monitoring terminal and the NEC ESMPRO Agent for the server. NOTE: For details of major functions of the NEC ESMPRO, system configuration and setups with the NEC ESMPRO, see Chapter 6. Available functions of the NEC ESMPRO depend on the OS you install. Ask your service representative for details.
2-26 General Description USING YOUR SERVER This section describes basic operations of the server including how to use devices such as the optical disk drive. Front Bezel Remove the front bezel to power on/off the server, to access the optical disk drive and to install/remove hard disk drives to the 3.5-inch disk bays. IMPORTANT: To open the front door, you must unlock the door with the provided security key. Pay attention not to press the POWER switch when you install or remove the front bezel.
General Description 2-27 3. Slide the front bezel to the left a little to remove the tab from the frame and then remove the front bezel from the server. To install the front bezel, latch the tab at the left side of the front bezel on the server frame. After the installation, lock the front bezel by using the key for security.
2-28 General Description POWER Switch Use the POWER switch to turn on/off the server. Power On Press the POWER switch on the front of the computer chassis. The POWER LED lights in green. POWER LED POWER switch IMPORTANT: If the power cord is connected to a power control device such as a UPS (Uninterruptive Power Supply), make sure that the power control device is powered. If the power cord is connected to the server, an initial diagnosis of the hardware starts.
General Description 2-29 POST POST (Power On Self-Test) is the self-diagnostic program stored in the system memory. When you power on the server, the system automatically runs POST to check the mother board, ECC memory module, CPU module, keyboard, and mouse. POST also displays messages of the BIOS setup utility, such as the start-up message, while in progress. With the factory setup of the server, the Bull logo appears on the display unit while POST is in progress.
2-30 General Description POST Execution Flow The following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order. IMPORTANT: Do not make key entries or perform mouse operations while POST is in progress. Some system configurations may display the message "Press Any Key" to prompt a key entry. This message is driven by BIOS of an installed optional board. Make sure to read the manual that comes with the optional board before any key entry.
General Description 2-31 4. If your server uses Onboard RAID Controller, the following message is displayed to prompt you to run RAID utility. Press to Run LSI SoftwareRAID Configuration Utility Press Ctrl + M to run the utility. For detail explanation, see Chapter 4 for detail. IMPORTANT: The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility is used to manage the data stored in hard disk drive, or for maintenance.
2-32 General Description POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. See Chapter 8 for POST error codes. IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before consulting with your service representative. Alarm messages are useful information for maintenance. Power Off Follow the procedure below to power off the server.
General Description 2-33 Identification of Servers ~ UID Switch ~ An "UID (Unit ID) LED" is provided on the front panel and rear panel. If more than one server is mounted in a single rack, the LED identifies the server you are going to maintain. The UID LED goes on when the UID (Unit ID) switch on the front panel is pressed. It goes off when the switch is pressed again. Maintenance from the rear of the rack may be carried out in a dark, narrow space.
2-34 General Description Optical Disk Drive The server is provided with the optical disk drive on its front to read data from a disc. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-12 for details. Do not leave the tray ejected from the optical disk drive. Set a disc on the optical disk drive in the following procedure. 1.
General Description 2-35 5. As shown in the figure below, hold the tray with a hand and press the disc with fingers of another hand to make the hole of the disc fit to the rotor at the center of the tray. Rotor Press this part of disc. 6. Push the front of the tray lightly to retract it into the drive. IMPORTANT: If a noisy sound in driving the optical disk drive occurs after setting a disc, set it again correctly.
2-36 General Description After taking out the disc, return the tray into the drive. When you fail to eject the tray with the Eject button and take out the disc from the server, follow the procedure below. Emergency hole 1. Press the POWER switch to power off the server. (The POWER LED goes off.) 2. Insert a metal pin of approximately 1.
General Description 2-37 NOTE: Use of the Disc Keep the following notes in mind to use the disc for the server: For the disk which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of such a disk with the CD drive is not guaranteed. Do not drop the disc. Do not place anything on the disc or bend the disc. Do not attach any label onto the disc. Do not touch the signal side (nothing is printed on this side) with your hand.
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Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server This chapter describes how to set up the server appropriate for your system, on a step-by-step basis.
3-2 Setting Up Your Server SETUP FLOW Follow the flowchart below to set up the server. Selecting the server site Select a suitable site for the server and assemble the 19-inch rack assembly. Unpacking the system Unpack the server and accessories from the shipping carton box. Install the server Install the server into the rack assembly. Connecting peripheral devices Connect peripheral devices to the server. Connecting the power cord Connect the power cord to the server.
Setting Up Your Server 3-3 SELECTING SERVER SITE To use the server, install it on a standard EIA 19-inch rack assembly. Refer to the documentation attached to the rack or contact your service representative for the installation of the server in the rack. 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 1-3 to 1-12 for details. Do not use the server in any unapproved place.
3-4 Setting Up Your Server Do not install the rack in the places listed below. Installing the rack or mounting the server on the rack in such a place may cause some malfunction to occur.
Setting Up Your Server 3-5 INSTALLING THE SERVER This subsection provides the instructions for installing the server into a rack cabinet. (This subsection also describes the removal procedures.) 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 1-3 to 1-12 for details. Do not use any rack which does not conform to the relevant standard. Always use the server in the specified place.
3-6 Setting Up Your Server Installation This server can be installed in either the Bull rack or a third vendor's rack. Take the following steps to install the server in the rack. Preparation for installation When shipped from factory, the left and right slide rails are fixed with tapes at the front and side faces to prevent from falling off during transportation. Peel off the tape before you install the server in the rack. Tapes Removing rail assemblies 1.
Setting Up Your Server 3-7 2. While pushing the unlock button on the front of the server, hold the rails and slowly move them toward the rear of the server. Press this button to unlock the server. 3. When you hear a click, the rails are locked. Pull the release levers on the left and right sides of the server toward direction indicated by an arrow (white) in the figure, and remove them from the server while unlocking it.
3-8 Setting Up Your Server 5. While pushing the levers, move the removed rail assemblies toward the direction indicated by an arrow in the figure, to restore the original position. IMPORTANT: The removed rail assemblies are to be installed on the inner rails later. Be very careful not to get your finger caught in the levers or rails.
Setting Up Your Server 3-9 Installing Rail Assemblies 1. Insert the square projection of the rail assembly into the angle hole on the 19-inch rack until you hear a click : the rail assembly is locked. The figure below shows the right side (front) of the rack. Install the rail assemblies to the right side (rear), and left side (front and rear) of the rack using the same procedure. Make sure that the rail assembly is installed at the same level as the other slide rail assembly already installed.
3-10 Setting Up Your Server Installing the Server CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-12 for details. 1. Do not lift the server only by a single person. Do not pinch your finger with mechanical components. Pull out the sliding rails of the right and left rail assemblies until they are locked.
Setting Up Your Server 3-11 2. At least two persons are required to install the server. Securely hold the server and install it in the rack. Firmly fit the inner rails on the sides of the server into the rail assemblies that are installed on the rack, and then slowly push the server into the rack. Rail assembly Inner rail at server side 3. If the server is locked on its way into the rack, slowly push it in while pressing the release levers (blue) on the right and left sides of the server.
3-12 Setting Up Your Server IMPORTANT: Be very careful not to get your finger caught in the levers or rails. Insert both sides of inner rails straight into the rack. Hold the thumbscrews on both sides of the server, and install the server carefully while making sure the installation position. NOTES: 4. At the first installation, you may feel strong friction in pushing because the mechanical components cannot be completely engaged with each other. Push the server intensely.
Setting Up Your Server 3-13 Installing the Front Bezel 1. Install the front bezel so that the left tab on the front bezel engages with the chassis frame.
3-14 Setting Up Your Server Removal Removing the Server Remove the server from the rack using the following procedure. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-12 for details. Do not install/remove the server in/from the rack only by a single person. Do not pinch your finger with mechanical components.
Setting Up Your Server 3-15 4. While pushing the left and the right unlock buttons on the front of the server, pull out the server from the rack slowly and carefully. Press this button to unlock the server. 5. While pushing the right and left release levers (blue) forward or rearward to unlock, slowly pull out the server from the rack. Release lever (blue) IMPORTANT: Do not apply any load on the server pulled out from the rack. Doing so may cause personal injury if the server drops. 6.
3-16 Setting Up Your Server Removing Rail Assemblies Remove the rail assembly from the 19-inch rack using the following procedure. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-12 for details. Do not install/remove the server in/from the rack only by a single person. Do not pinch your finger with mechanical components.
Setting Up Your Server 3-17 4. Unlock the rail assembly. Unlock the rail assembly by applying force to the tool in the direction shown by an arrow. Locking spring Viewed from top Viewed from front 5. While the rail assembly is being unlocked, remove it from the rack. 6. Insert the tool into the angle hole at the rear of rail assembly to unlock it. Rotate the tool as shown in the figure below to unlock the rail assembly. Angle hole Viewed from front 7.
3-18 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES Connect peripheral devices to the server. The server is provided with connectors for wide variety of peripheral devices on its front and rear. The figure on the next page illustrates available peripheral devices for the server in the standard configuration and locations of the connectors for the devices. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Setting Up Your Server 3-19 Display unit *2 USB device FRONT Device with the serial interface Hub / switching hub Mouse 1000BASE-TX/ 10BASE-T 100BASE-T/ 1000BASE-TX/ 10BASE-T Finally connect the provided power cord to the receptacle. *1 If connecting the server to UPS, see the explanation below. REAR USB device Display unit *2 *1 *2 Connect the power cord to a circuit breaker of 15 A or less. The display unit can be connected to either of front or rear port.
3-20 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING THE POWER CORD Connect the provided power cord to the server. 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 1-3 to 1-12 for details. Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Setting Up Your Server 3-21 To connect the power cord from the server to an uninterruptive power supply (UPS), use service outlets on the rear of the UPS. Refer to the manual that comes with the UPS. When the power cord from the server is connected to a UPS, change the BIOS setup of the server to link with power supply from the UPS. To power on the server from the UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), select [Server] - [AC-LINK] - [Power On].
3-22 Setting Up Your Server TURNING ON THE SERVER Power on your system as follows. 1. Make sure all external devices, such as a video display, keyboard, and mouse (optional) have been connected, and the power cords are connected. 2. Power on the video display and any other external devices. NOTE: If the server power cord(s) is connected to a power control unit such as an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), make sure that the power control unit is powered on. 3. Open the front bezel. 4.
Setting Up Your Server 3-23 INSTALLING THE OPERATING SYSTEM See Chapter 5 for installing the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating systems. To install the other operating systems listed above, contact your service representative. IMPORTANT: Before installing the operating system, adjust the system date and time by using the BIOS setup utility "SETUP." See the next chapter for details. INSTALLING UTILITIES Install the utilities that come with the server. See Chapter 6 for details.
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Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server Configuration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration. You can configure your system, as well as option boards you may add to your system, using the BIOS SETUP Utility. Several unique system parameters are configured using the BIOS SETUP, which is stored in the system FLASH memory. The RAID configuration utility configures the RAID System and logical drives connected to the Onboard RAID Controller or Internal RAID Controller.
4-2 Configuring Your Server Starting SETUP Utility Powering on the server starts POST (Power On Self-Test) and displays its check results. If the Bull logo is displayed, press Esc. After a few seconds, the following message appears at bottom left on 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 on On-Screen Items and Key Usage Use the following keyboard keys to work with the SETUP utility. (Key functions are also listed at the bottom of the screen.) Indicates the current menu. Online help window Indicates there are submenus. Setup item menu(s)* Explanation of key functions menu Parameter (high-lights upon selection) menu * The menus displayed in gray are for information only or are secured by BIOS password.
4-4 Configuring Your Server Menu and Parameter Descriptions The SETUP utility has the following six major menus: Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit To set functions, select a submenu from the above menus. The following describes available functions and parameters, as well as the factory-set, for each menu.
Configuring Your Server 4-5 Main Option System Time System Date Hard Disk Pre-Delay SATA Port 0 SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 SATA Port 5 Processor Settings Language Parameter HH:MM:SS MM/DD/YYYY [Disabled] 3 seconds 6 seconds 9 seconds 12 seconds 15 seconds 21 seconds 30 seconds Select submenu Description Set the system time. Set the system date. Allows to add a delay before the first access of a hard disk drive by the BIOS. Select submenu Shows the processor settings submenu.
4-6 Configuring Your Server Processor Settings Option Processor Speed Setting Parameter nnn GHz Processor 1 CPUID Numeral Disabled Not Installed Processor 1 L2 Cache nnn KB Processor 1 L3 Cache nnn KB Processor 2 CPUID Numeral Disabled Not Installed Processor 2 L2 Cache nnn KB Processor 2 L3 Cache nnn KB Active Processor Cores [ALL] 12 Disabled [Enabled] [Enabled] Disabled [Enabled] Disabled Hyper Threading Technology Execute Disable Bit Intel SpeedStep(R) Technology C1 Enhanced Mode Virtua
Configuring Your Server 4-7 Advanced Option Memory Configuration Parameter – PCI Configuration – Peripheral Configuration – Advanced Chipset Control – Boot-time Diagnostic Screen Enabled [Disabled] Reset Configuration Data [No] Yes NumLock On [Off] [Boot] Halt Memory/Processor Error Description Displays Memory Configuration submenu. Displays PCI Configuration submenu. Displays Peripheral Configuration submenu. Displays Advanced Chipset Control submenu.
4-8 Configuring Your Server Memory Configuration Option Installed memory Parameter nnn MB Available under 4GB nnnnnnn MB CPU1_DIMM 1-6 Status CPU2_DIMM 1-6 Status Normal Disabled Not installed Error Memory Retest Yes [No] 1MB 1KB Every location [Disabled] Extended RAM Step Memory RAS Mode [Independent] Mirror Lock Step NUMA configuration [Disabled] Enabled Description Indicates the total capacity of the basic memory. (View only) Indicates the capacity of memory available in the area under 4GB.
Configuring Your Server 4-9 PCI Configuration – Onboard Video Controller submenu Option VGA Controller Onboard VGA Option ROM Scan Parameter Disabled [Enabled] [Auto] Force Description If Disabled, the BIOS will hold the embedded chip in reset. Allows selecting the onboard VGA controller or optional PCI VGA controller as the display device that will be active when the system boots.
4-10 Configuring Your Server Peripheral Configuration IMPORTANT: Note that the interrupt and/or base I/O address are not overlapped with others. If the value set for the interrupt or base I/O address is used in another resource, the yellow asterisk (*) appears. Reset any item with the yellow asterisk properly.
Configuring Your Server 4-11 Advanced Chipset Control Option Multimedia Timer Intel(R) I/O AT Intel(R) VT-d Parameter Disabled [Enabled] Disabled [Enabled] Disabled [Enabled] Wake On LAN/PME Disabled [Enabled] Wake On Ring [Disabled] Enabled Wake On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Enabled Description Specify whether the system supports the multimedia timer feature. Enables or disables the Intel(R) Acceleration technology.
4-12 Configuring Your Server Security The Security menu appears if you move the cursor to the position of "Security." Press Enter on "Set Supervisor Password" or "Set User Password," to display the following screen. Enter the passwords on the dialog box. Passwords may have up to eight characters including alphanumerics and symbols. IMPORTANT: User password can be set only when Supervisor password is already set. Set the passwords only after OS is installed. See the table below for the items.
Configuring Your Server 4-13 Option Power Switch Inhibit Parameter [Disabled] Enabled Disable USB Ports [Disabled] Front Rear Internal Front + Rear Front + Internal Rear + Internal Front + Rear + Internal Description Enables or disables the POWER switch mask feature. If "Enabled" is selected, power-off with the POWER switch becomes unavailable after OS boot-up. (Forced shut down feature is always acceptable to the server.
4-14 Configuring Your Server IMPORTANT: If you select any parameter except for [No Change] to change TPM State, a confirmation screen as shown below appears at the end of POST after restarting the system. Select [Execute] on the confirmation screen to determine the change you have made.
Configuring Your Server 4-15 Server Option System Management Console Redirection BMC LAN Configuration Event Log Configuration Assert NMI on PERR Assert NMI on SERR FRB-2 Policy Boot Monitoring Boot Monitoring Policy Parameter – – – – Disabled [Enabled] Disabled [Enabled] Disable FRB2 Timer [Retry 3 Times] Always Reset [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 [Retry 3 Times] Always Reset Thermal Sensor
4-16 Configuring Your Server Option Parameter Description [ Your Setting ]: Factory-set IMPORTANT: To power on the server from the UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), select [Server] - [AC LINK] - [Power On]. The table below shows the operation when the AC power to the server is turn off once and then on again, depending on the setting of "AC LINK.
Configuring Your Server 4-17 System Management Submenu Option BIOS Revision Parameter – Board Part Number – Board Serial Number – System Part Number – System Serial Number – Chassis Part Number – Chassis Serial Number – Onboard LAN1 MAC Address Onboard LAN2 MAC Address Management LAN MAC Address BMC Device ID BMC Device Revision – – – BMC Firmware Revision – SDR Revision – PIA Revision – – – Description Displays the current BIOS revision.
4-18 Configuring Your Server Console Redirection Submenu Option BIOS Redirection Port Baud Rate Flow Control Console Type Continue Redirection after POST Remote Console Reset Parameter [Disabled] Serial Port A Serial Port B 9600 [19.2K] 38.4K 57.6K 115.2K None Xon/Xoff [CTS/RTS] CTS/RTS+CD PC ANSI [VT100+] VT-UTF8 Disabled [Enabled] [Disabled] Enabled Description Specify the address/interrupt of the serial port to which a remote console is connected.
Configuring Your Server 4-19 BMC LAN Configuration Submenu Option Shared BMC LAN Parameter [Disabled] Enabled LAN Connection Type IP Address [Auto Negotiation] 100Mbps Full Duplex 100Mbps Half Duplex 10Mbps Full Duplex 10Mbps Half Duplex [192.168.001.001] Subnet Mask [255.255.255.000] Default Gateway [000.000.000.
4-20 Configuring Your Server IMPORTANT: Notes on performing Clear BMC Configuration Executing "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS SETUP utility does not restore the default value for settings related to management LAN of BMC. To restore the default value, you need to execute Clear BMC Configuration. It takes about several tens seconds until initialization completes after execution of Clear BMC Configuration. Executing Clear BMC Configuration also clears settings made in NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Configuring Your Server 4-21 Boot If you move the cursor to the position of "Boot," the Boot menu appears, which is used to set the boot priority. Indication USB CDROM IDE CD USB FDC USB KEY IDE HDD USB HDD PCI SCSI PCI BEV 1. Device USB CD-ROM drive ATAPI CD-ROM (including optical disk drive) USB floppy disk drive USB flash memory device IDE hard disk drives USB hard disk drives Internal hard disk drives installed in your system (“Software RAID” is displayed in the RAID configuration.
4-22 Configuring Your Server Exit The options on the menu are described below. IMPORTANT: For 3.5-inch disk model, record the current SATA controller options in the Peripheral Configuration page of the Advance menu before reloading the Setup or custom defaults. The SATA controller options affect the RAID System configuration. Exit Saving Changes Exit after writing all modified BIOS SETUP item values to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit leaving CMOS unmodified.
Configuring Your Server 4-23 RAID SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) installed in 3.5-inch disk model or Internal RAID Controller installed in 2.5-inch disk model. About the optional RAID Controller for 3.5-inch disk model , refer to the documents provided with optional RAID Controller.
4-24 Configuring Your Server RAID Levels The record mode enabling the RAID feature includes several levels. Among the levels, the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) supports RAID levels 0 and 1. The Internal RAID Controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 6. The number of hard disk drives required to create a disk group varies depending on the RAID level as shown in the table below. Number of required HDDs Min. Max.
Configuring Your Server 4-25 Virtual Disk A virtual disk is a logical drive defined in a disk group. It is recognized as a physical drive by the operating system. The allowable number of virtual disks is up to 16 per disk group, or up to 64 per controller. The figure below shows a sample configuration in which the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) or Internal RAID Controller is connected with three HDDs, creating one Disk Group. Two RAID5 virtual disks (VD) are defined in the Disk Group.
4-26 Configuring Your Server RAID Levels Characteristics of RAID Levels The table below lists the characteristics of the RAID levels.
Configuring Your Server 4-27 RAID0 In RAID0, data to be recorded is distributed to HDDs. The mode is called "striping". In the figure below, data is recorded in stripe 1 (disk 1), stripe 2 (disk 2), and stripe 3 (disk 3)… in the order. Because RAID0 allows all HDDs to be accessed collectively, it can provide the best disk access performance. IMPORTANT: RAID0 cannot have data redundancy. If a HDD is defected, the data saved in the HDD cannot be recovered.
4-28 Configuring Your Server RAID Controller HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 Stripe 1 Stripe 2 Parity (1, 2) Stripe 4 Parity (3, 4) Stripe 3 Parity (5, 6) Stripe 5 Stripe 6 RAID6 A RAID 6 extends RAID 5 by adding an additional parity block (Q) created by different calculation method such as weighting by some factor, thus it uses block-level striping with two parity blocks distributed across all member disks. This mode is called "striping with duplex and distributed parity".
Configuring Your Server 4-29 Configuration by Onboard RAID Controller (3.5-inch Disk Model) This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives as RAID System by Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) of 3.5-inch disk model. Installing the Hard Disk Drives Install the two or more SAS hard disk drives into your server. See Chapter 9 for details. IMPORTANT: Use two hard disk drives with the same revolution.
4-30 Configuring Your Server 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" as described in Chapter 9 of this guide. 2. Remove the top cover (see Chapter 9). 3. Remove the riser card (see Chapter 9). 4. Locate the position of the RAID configuration jumper on the mother board as shown below. FRONT REAR RAID disable Mother board RAID enable RAID configuration jumper 5. Remove the jumper from position 2 – 3 on jumper block. 6.
Configuring Your Server 4-31 Running LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 1. Power on the server. Check the description as shown below on the POST screen, then press Ctrl + M. Press or Enter to Run LSI Software Configuration Utility LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility starts. If you fail to press Ctrl + M and the system proceeds without displaying the following menu screen, reboot the system, and press Ctrl + M on POST screen.
4-32 Configuring Your Server Menu Tree +: Selection/execution parameter : Setting parameter. •: Information display >: Can be set (modified) after creation of virtual drive Menu +Configure +Easy Configuration +New Configuration +View/Add Configuration +Clear Configuration +Select Boot Drive +Initialize +Objects +Adapter +Sel.
Configuring Your Server 4-33 Initialize virtual drive Perform Consistency Check Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 1. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. Select "Configure" → "New Configuration" from the TOP menu (Management Menu). Select "View/add Configuration" to add configuration. IMPORTANT: Creating a configuration using "New Configuration" menu clears the existing configuration information.
4-34 Configuring Your Server 2. When a confirmation message (Proceed?) is displayed, select "Yes." The SCAN DEVICE starts (scanning information is displayed at the bottom of the screen). Upon completion of SCAN DEVICE, the "New Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU" screen appears. 3. Move the cursor onto the hard disk drive to be packed by using the cursor keys and then press Space to select the hard disk drive. The display for the selected hard disk drive changes from READY to ONLINE. 4.
Configuring Your Server 4-35 6. Press F10 to create virtual drive. The "Virtual Drives Configure" screen appears. (The figure below shows an example of RAID1 configured with two hard disk drives.) 7. Select "RAID," "Size", "DWC", "RA", or "Span" by using cursor keys. Then press Enter to confirm the selection and set each value. (1) "RAID": Sets RAID level. Parameter 0 1 Remarks RAID0 RAID1 The selectable RAID level varies depending on the number of hard disk drives that configures a pack.
4-36 Configuring Your Server (5) "Span: Sets Span. Parameter SPAN=NO *1 SPAN=YES Remarks Does not set span. Sets span. *1 Recommended setting When performing SPAN, create two or more sets of the same pack at pack creation, as shown in the figure below. SPANNING of RAID1 8. When all settings are completed, select "Accept" and then press Enter to create virtual drive. The created virtual drive is displayed in the "Virtual Drive Configured" screen. 9.
Configuring Your Server 4-37 15. Execute Check Consistency on the virtual drive that has been initialized. See "Check Consistency" for details. 16. Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit from LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. IMPORTANT: Be sure to execute Check Consistency after creating configuration. Inconsistency may be detected or corrected at Check Consistency performed immediately after the configuration has been created, however, it is not a problem.
4-38 Configuring Your Server Manual Rebuild Replace hard disk drive Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Execute rebuilding Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 1. Replace a hard disk drive and turn on the server. 2. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. 3. Select "Rebuild" from the TOP menu. The "Rebuild – PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU" screen appears. 4. Move the cursor onto the hard disk drive displaying "FAIL," and then press Space to select it.
Configuring Your Server 4-39 Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 1. Install a hard disk drive to be used as hot spare, and then turn on the server. 2. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. 3. Select "Objects" → "Physical Drive" from the TOP menu. The "Objects - PHYSICAL DRIVE SELECTION MENU" screen appears. 4. Move the cursor onto the hard disk drive to be used as hot spare and press Enter. 5. The "Port #X" screen appears. Select "Make HotSpare." 6.
4-40 Configuring Your Server 7. Press Esc to return to the TOP menu and exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. IMPORTANT: Select "Objects" → "Physical Drive" → "Port #X" → "Change Drv State" to cancel the hot spare setting. When two or more hard disk drives (of the same capacity) are assigned as hot spare, rebuilding starts from the one with the smallest CH number/ID number.
Configuring Your Server 4-41 Check Consistency Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Perform Check Consistency Exit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 1. Run LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility. 2. Select "Check Consistency" from the TOP menu. The "Virtual Drives" screen appears. 3. Move the cursor onto the virtual drive to be checked, and press Space to select it. 4. When the virtual drive has been selected, press F10 to start consistency check.. 5.
4-42 Configuring Your Server Others Clear Configuration Clears configuration information. Select "Configure" → "Clear Configuration" from the TOP menu. Executing "Clear Configuration" clears all configuration information on the RAID Controller and hard disk drives. The configuration information on all channels of the RAID Controller is also cleared. NOTE: LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility cannot delete each virtual drive. Use Universal RAID Utility instead.
Configuring Your Server 4-43 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility You can use Universal RAID Utility for configuration and management, monitoring of RAID System after start up operating system. The point to keep in mind when I use Universal RAID Utility together with LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility is as follows. Terms LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and Universal RAID Utility are different in term.
4-44 Configuring Your Server Physical Drive and Physical Device LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility manages Physical Drive by ID. You can see the ID of a Physical Drive by consulting [Port #] of [Objects - PHYSICAL DRIVE SELECTION MENU] DG X] in the [Objects] menu. Universal RAID Utility manages Physical Device by using a number beginning with 1 and an ID. The ID is the same as for the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility.
Configuring Your Server 4-45 The setting levels of the Universal RAID Utility and the setting values Item Rebuild Priority Rebuild Rate (LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility) Consistency Check Priority Chk Const Rate (LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility) Setting levels of Universal RAID Utility High Middle Low High Middle Low Setting values 20 10 5 20 10 5 NOTES: The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility can set FGI Rate (Foreground Initialize) and BGI Rate (Background Initialize Priority).
4-46 Configuring Your Server Configuration by Internal RAID Controller (2.5-inch Disk Model) This section describes how to set the internal hard disk drives as a RAID System using the Internal RAID Controller of the 2.5-inch disk model. Rebuild If a HDD is defective, the rebuild feature can recover the data of the defective HDD. The rebuild can be applied to redundant virtual disks in the RAID1, RAID5, or RAID6 level.
Configuring Your Server 4-47 Patrol Read The patrol read performs the read & verify test in the entire area of HDDs. It can be performed for all HDDs assigned as virtual disks and hot-spares. The Patrol Read allows subsequent defects of HDDs to be detected and repaired. For HDDs configured as redundant virtual disks or those assigned as hot-spares, error sectors detected during Patrol Read can be repaired.
4-48 Configuring Your Server Background Initialize The Background Initialize feature is automatically executed when a RAID5 virtual disk is created in the disk group including five or more HDDs. The Background Initialize performs the parity generation processing in the background to the area not initialized. The processing is equivalent to a Consistency Check. However, the Background Initialize is not performed in the following cases.
Configuring Your Server 4-49 Reconstruction The reconstruction feature is used to change configuration and/or RAID level of existing virtual disks. The Reconstruction offers the three following features, but the Internal RAID Controller supports "Migration with addition" only. IMPORTANT: As the Universal RAID Utility does not support Reconstruction, use WebBIOS for Reconstruction. . Removed physical drive Not supported. Migration only Not supported.
4-50 Configuring Your Server IMPORTANT: Note the following regarding the Reconstruction feature: Be sure to make backup copy of data and perform a Consistency Check before starting the Reconstruction. The Reconstruction is disabled in the configuration where several virtual disks are defined in one disk group. During the Reconstruction process, the processing rate is decreased due to the high load. The Reconstruction can be performed for the degraded or partially degraded virtual disk.
Configuring Your Server 4-51 Before Using WebBIOS Read the following sections describing supported functions and precautions before using "WebBIOS".
4-52 Configuring Your Server Notes on Creating a Virtual Drive 1. The Hard Disk Drives configuring the drive group should have the same capacity and rotation speed. 2. Be sure to execute the Consistency Check process after creating the Virtual Drive. 3. When installing an operting system in a Virtual Drive under the Internal RAID Controller , create a Virtual Drive dedicated to OS installation. 4. WebBIOS cannot be managed using the remote console functions of NEC ESMPRO Manager. 5.
Configuring Your Server 4-53 Property of Physical Device in the Universal RAID Utility
4-54 Configuring Your Server Using WebBIOS Starting WebBIOS 1. When the screen as shown below appears, press Ctrl + H to start WebBIOS. LSI MegaRAID SAS - MFI BIOS Version XXXX (Build MMM DD, YYYY) Copyright (c) 20XX LSI Corporation HA - X (Bus X Dev X) MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2 FW package: X.X.X - XXXX 0 Virtual Drive(s) found on the host adapter. 0 Virtual Drive(s) handled by BIOS. Press for WebBIOS.....
Configuring Your Server 4-55 Main Menu Shown below is [Adapter Selection] screen that appears first on WebBIOS. In the [Adapter No.] box, select the adapter you want to manage with WebBIOS, then click [Start]. When the adapter is selected on [Adapter Selection], the WebBIOS Top Menu appears. Information of VD configured and physical devices connected with the controller.
4-56 Configuring Your Server WebBIOS Menu Controller Selection: Controller Properties: Scan Devices: Virtual Drives: Drives: Configuration Wizard: Physical View / Logical View: Events: Exit: Goes back to Adapter Selection menu. Displays properties of the controller. Detects Hard Disk Drives connected with the controller again. Opens operation window for the Virtual Disk that has already been configured. Opens operation window for Hard Disk Drive connected with the controller.
Configuring Your Server 4-57 NOTE: S.M.A.R.T status The information of the Hard Disk Drive that has one or more Pred Fail Count is displayed in yellow. Indicates that the device has failed in the past. You can use the device as usual, however, we recommend you replace it with a new one.
4-58 Configuring Your Server Controller Properties When you click [Controller Properties] on the WebBIOS Top Menu, the configuration information is displayed. Click [Next] to see the detailed settings of this controller.
Configuring Your Server 4-59 The detailed setting is continued on the next page. Click [Next] to view more information. Clicking [Supported] in "Schedule CC" opens the screen for setting scheduled consistency check.
4-60 Configuring Your Server Default settings and their explanation Item Battery Backup Default Present None Change – No Description Displays Properties of additional battery. • When battery is installed: Present • When battery is not installed: None – Set Factory Defaults Cluster Mode Rebuild Rate BGI Rate CC Rate Reconstruction Rate Controller BIOS NCQ Coercion Mode S.M.A.R.
Configuring Your Server 4-61 How to change setting value On the [Controller Properties] screen, change a parameter to the desired value, to determine the new value. then click [Submit] at the center of the screen If the additional battery is installed, 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".
4-62 Configuring Your Server Scan Devices When you click [Scan Devices] on the WebBIOS Top Menu, the connected Hard Disk Drives are detected again. Use this feature when you have installed an additional Hard Disk Drive while WebBIOS is running. IMPORTANT: If the newly connected Hard Disk Drive contains another configuration information, the [Foreign Configuration] screen as shown below appears.
Configuring Your Server 4-63 Virtual Drives When you click [Virtual Drives] on the WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen for operating the virtual drive that has already been configured is displayed. List of VDs Fast Initialize: Slow Initialize: Check Consistency: Properties: Set Boot Drive (Current =XX): Default: NONE Clears the top area of the virtual drive being selected in the List of virtual drives box. Clears whole area of the virtual drive being selected in the List of virtual drives box.
4-64 Configuring Your Server Drives When you click [Drives] on the WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen for operating the connected physical drive appears. IMPORTANT: If no device is connected, the upper right column of the screen will be blank. Use this menu only when a Hard Disk Drive is being connected.
Configuring Your Server 4-65 Physical Drive Properties Take the following procedures to check the Physical Drive Properties. Shown below is an example to check the properties of a physical drive. 1. Click the Physical Drive you want to check. 2. Click the checkbox for [Properties]. 3. Click [Go]. The Properties screen as shown below appears.
4-66 Configuring Your Server Physical Drive Properties Locate: Make Global HSP: Make Dedicated HSP: Remove HOTSPARE: Make Unconf Bad: Make Unconf Good Prepare Removal: Undo Removal: Make Dive Offline: Make Drive Online: Rebuild Drive: Mark as Missing: Let Disk Status lamp light or blinks. The selected Hard Disk Drive is assigned as hot-spare available for all DGs. The selected Hard Disk Drive is assigned as hot-spare available only for the specific DG.
Configuring Your Server 4-67 Configuration Wizard Use this wizard to configure a virtual drive using the Hard Disk Drives connected. The detailed explanation of this feature is given in "Configuring a Virtual Drive". Controller Selection If one or more RAID controllers are installed in the server, you need to select an adapter controlled by WebBIOS to configure each adapter. Clicking [Controller Selection] on the WebBIOS top menu opens the [Adapter Selection] screen.
4-68 Configuring Your Server Exit When you click [Exit] on the 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.
Configuring Your Server 4-69 Configuring a Virtual Drive This section describes the procedures for configuring a VD (virtual drive) using WebBIOS. Configuration Wizard When you click [Configuration Wizard] on the WebBIOS Top Menu, the screen as shown below appears. Select the relevant operation, and click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. Clear Configuration : New Configuration : Add Configuration : Allows you to clear existing configuration (RAID information).
4-70 Configuring Your Server When you select [Add Configuration], the screen as shown below appears. Be sure to select [Manual Configuration], and click [Next]. IMPORTANT: The RAID Controller does not support the "Automatic Configuration" feature. Use this menu to define several Hard Disk Drives as a drive group (DG). 1. While pressing Ctrl, click the Hard Disk Drives to be included in the DG. 2. Once selected, click [Add to Array] at the lower left of the screen.
Configuring Your Server 4-71 3. A new DG is defined in the Drive Groups frame. To define the new DG, click [Accept DG] at the lower right of the screen. 4. After the DG has been defined, click [Next] at the lower right of the screen.
4-72 Configuring Your Server 5. Then, the Span Definition screen appears. 6. Select a DG to define VD from "Array With Free Space" frame, then click [Add to SPAN]. The DG is defined in the "Span" field to the right. 7. After the Span has been defined, click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. DG is added to Span.
Configuring Your Server 4-73 IMPORTANT: To configure RAID0, 1, 5, or 6, perform Span Definition to a single DG only. If you need to perform Span Definition to several DGs, define a VD for the first DG, then select the next DG to define a VD. To configure RAID10 or 50, select several DGs containing the same number of Hard Disk Drives for Span Definition. Span Definition cannot be performed to DGs containing a different number of Hard Disk Drives.
4-74 Configuring Your Server IMPORTANT: 5. The value shown in "Select Size" indicates the maximum size allowed for RAID1 (two Hard Disk Drives) or RAID6 (three or more Hard Disk Drives). You need to specify the maximum size for any other RAID levels according to "Next LD, Possible RAID Levels". To use RAID 5, RAID 6, or RAID50, you need to additionally install the optional Upgrade Kit. If the Upgrade Kit is not installed, do not select "RAID5" that may appear in [RAID Level] box.
Configuring Your Server 4-75 6. A VD is created in the DG as shown in the screen below. After making sure that the VD is created correctly, click [Accept] at the lower right of the screen. 7. The confirmation message "Save this Configuration?" appears. Click "Yes" to save the configuration. 8. The confirmation message "Want to Initialize the New Virtual Drives?" appears. To perform "Fast Initialize", select "Yes". 9. The "Virtual Drives" operation screen is displayed.
4-76 Configuring Your Server 10. The WebBIOS Top Menu is displayed. The Virtual Drives you have created are displayed in the right frame of the screen.
Configuring Your Server 4-77 Configuring SPAN The following section explains the sample procedure to configure RAID10 (spanning of RAID1) with four Hard Disk Drives. IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to configure RAID00 or RAID60. They are not supported. 1. Click [Configuration Wizard] on the WebBIOS Top Menu to start Wizard. 2. While pressing Ctrl, click the Hard Disk Drives to be included in the DG. (In the example, two DGs will be configured and spanned.) 3.
4-78 Configuring Your Server 4. A new DG is defined in the Drive Groups frame. Define another DG using the similar procedures. After DGs have been defined, click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. 5. When DGs are defined, the [Span Definition] screen is displayed. 6. Select DG0 in the "Array With Free Space" frame, then click [Add to SPAN]. The DG is defined in the "Span" field ( right column).
Configuring Your Server 4-79 7. Then, select DG1 and click [Add to SPAN]. When the two DGs are defined in the "Span" field (right column), click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. 8. The VD Definition screen is displayed. Enter the necessary parameters, and click [Accept].
4-80 Configuring Your Server 9. Make sure that both DG0 and DG1 are defined as VD 0, then click [Next] at the lower right of the screen. IMPORTANT: RAID10 may be configured with three or more Hard Disk Drives in each span. However, with this controller, each drive group must contain only two Hard Disk Drives. 10. On the "Preview" screen, make sure the VD is defined correctly, then click [Accept] at the lower right corner of the screen.
Configuring Your Server 4-81 11. The confirmation message "Save this Configuration?" appears. Click "Yes" to save the configuration. 12. The confirmation message "All data on the new Virtual Drives will be lost. Want to Initialize?" appears. Click "Yes" to perform "Fast Initialize". 13. the "Virtual Drives" operation screen is displayed. If no other operation is required, click [Home] at the lower left corner of the screen. 14. The WebBIOS Top Menu is displayed.
4-82 Configuring Your Server Parameters for VD Definition Listed below are parameters for Configuration Wizard.
Configuring Your Server 4-83 The Write Policy has the following modes depending on combination with WrtThru for BAD BBU. Select a mode suitable for your environment. Write Policy WBack WThru WrtThru forBAD BBU Checked Normal write back mode (recommended) The controller uses cache memory for writing. However, if the battery is being charged or failed, the controller operates in WThru (write through) mode automatically. Thus, this mode can provide higher data security.
4-84 Configuring Your Server The Disk Cache Policy has the following modes. Select a mode suitable for your environment. Unchanged • The controller uses the default write cache policy of the hard disk drive. • The default value may not be identical to the factory-set value, therefore, do Enabled • • • • not specify this mode. The controller always uses the write cache policy of the hard disk drive. Be sure to use an UPS when specifying this mode as disk cache policy.
Configuring Your Server 4-85 Operating Various Features Check Consistency The Check Consistency feature is used to check consistency among virtual drives. 1. Start WebBIOS. 2. Click [Virtual Drives] in the WebBIOS Top Menu. 3. In the upper right frame of the Virtual Drives screen, select a VD for which a Check Consistency should be performed . 4. In the lower right frame of theVirtual Drives screen, select Check Consistency. 5. Make sure that Check Consistency is checked, and click [Go]. 6.
4-86 Configuring Your Server 7. The progress of the Check Consistency is displayed on the left frame of the Virtual Drives screen. 8. Click [Home] at the lower left corner of the Virtual Drives screen to return to the Top Menu. IMPORTANT: A lot of inconsistency may be detected if the Check Consistency process is performed immediately after the VD was configured due to inconsistencies in the unused area. In such a case, an alert may be logged.
Configuring Your Server 4-87 Manual Rebuild Rebuild can be performed automatically when the failed Hard Disk Drive is replaced in hot-swap mode. However, if the failed Hard Disk Drive is replaced after turning off the power of the server, Rebuild will not start automatically. Use the Manual Rebuild feature to recover the virtual drives as described below.
4-88 Configuring Your Server Described below are procedures based on assumption: One of the Hard Disk Drives failed in a RAID5 VD configured with three Hard Disk Drives. Replace the failed Hard Disk Drive with a new one after turning off the power of the server. The Auto Rebuild feature is disabled for non-hot-swap replacement. Use the Manual Rebuild feature to recover the virtual drives as described below. 1. Start WebBIOS.
Configuring Your Server 4-89 4. Check "Make Global HSP" or select the DG you want to rebuild and check "Make Dedicated HSP", then click [Go] on the lower center of the screen. – Check the "Make Global HSP" check box. – Or, select the DG that contains the failed physical device and check the "Make Dedicated HSP" check box. 5. When [Rebuild Progress] is displayed, click [Home] at the lower left corner of the screen to go back to the WebBIOS Top Menu.
4-90 Configuring Your Server 7. When the rebuild completes, the status for the Physical Drive is "Online" and the one of the Virtual Drive is "Optimal".
Configuring Your Server 4-91 Setting Hot Spare Described below are procedures based on assumption: Add a Hard Disk Drive to a RAID5 VD configured with three Hard Disk Drives and assign a newly added Hard Disk Drive as Hot Spare Disk. 1. Start WebBIOS. Make sure that the status for the added Hard Disk Drive is indicated as "Unconfigured Good" in the right frame of the Top Menu. 2.
4-92 Configuring Your Server 4. Check "Make Global HSP" or select the DG you want to specify as Hot Spare and check "Make Dedicated HSP", then click [Go] on the lower center of the screen. Global HSP: Dedicated HSP: 5. Indicates the Hot Spare available for all DGs. Indicates the Hot Spare available only for the specific DG. You need to specify the target DG. – Check the "Make Global HSP" check box. – Or, select the DG you want to specify as Hot Spare and check the "Make Dedicated HSP" check box.
Configuring Your Server 4-93 6. Click [Home] at the lower left of the screen to go back to the WebBIOS Top Menu.
4-94 Configuring Your Server Reconstruction Described below are procedures based on assumption: Add a Hard Disk Drive to a RAID5 VD configured with three Hard Disk Drives to make a RAID5 VD configured with four Hard Disk Drives. 1. Start WebBIOS. Make sure that the status for the added Hard Disk Drive is indicated as "Unconfigured Good" in the right frame of the Top Menu. 2. Select a VD you want to reconstruct (VD 0 in the example) from the right frame of Top Menu. 3.
Configuring Your Server 4-95 Information of physical devices in the DG in which a VD is defined. Migration Only: Allows change of RAID level. Migration with addition: Allows addition of physical device and change of RAID level. 5. Select "Migration with addition". 6. Specify the RAID level used after reconstruction. 7. Select a Hard Disk Drive to be added. 8. When you finished Steps 5 to 7, click [Go] at the lower right corner of the screen. 9.
4-96 Configuring Your Server Locate The Locate command makes a LED on the Hard Disk Drive light or blink to confirm the location of the slot. We recommend you check the slot of the Hard Disk Drive before adding a VD or hot spare disks, reconstructing a VD, or replacing a Hard Disk Drive. How to execute the Locate command using WebBIOS 1. In the WebBIOS Top Menu, click a Physical Drive you want to locate. . 2. The Physical Drive properties are displayed. Click [Locate]. 3. Click [Go].
Configuring Your Server 4-97 Slow Initialize Slow Initialize writes zero to all sectors of the data area of a VD. 1. Start WebBIOS. 2. Click [Virtual Drives] in the WebBIOS Top Menu. 3. In the upper right frame of the Virtual Drives screen, select the VD for which you want to perform a Slow Initialize. 4. In the lower right frame of the Virtual Drives screen, select Slow Initialize 5. Make sure that Slow Initialize is checked, and click [Go].
4-98 Configuring Your Server WebBIOS and the Universal RAID Utility You can use the Universal RAID Utility for configuring, managing and monitoring RAID System when the operating system is running. Please keep in mind when using the Universal RAID Utility together with WebBIOS: . Terms Terms used in WebBIOS differ from those used in the Universal RAID Utility. When you use the Universal RAID Utility together with WebBIOS, substitute terms according to the following list.
Configuring Your Server 4-99 starting with 1. To view these numbers in the Universal RAID Utility, select properties of the Hard Disk Drive and see [Number] and [ID], [Enclosure], and [Slot] (RAID Viewer), or [RAID Controller #X Physical Drive #Y] and [ID], [Enclosure], and [Slot] (raidcmd).
4-100 Configuring Your Server Setting of Priority WebBIOS displays and sets Rebuild Priority, Patrol Read Priority, and Consistency Check Priority of RAID Controller using a percentage whereas the Universal RAID Utility uses three levels: High/Middle/Low. NOTES: WebBIOS can set BGI Rate (Background Initialize Priority) whereas the Universal RAID Utility cannot set it.
Configuring Your Server 4-101 Creating a RAID 6 Logical Drive To create a Logical Drive of RAID 6 using the Universal RAID Utility, at least four Hard Disk Drives are required. If you want to create a Logical Drive of RAID6 with three Hard Disk Drives, you need to use WebBIOS. IMPORTANT: WebBIOS does not support the RAID6 logical drive with a Stripe Size of 8KB and composed of three Hard Disk Drives.
4-102 Configuring Your Server CONFIGURING MOTHER BOARD JUMPERS With the pre-installed SETUP utility, you can set desired passwords to protect the data stored in the server against access from unauthorized users. If you forget the passwords, however, you may want to clear them. The following section describes how to clear these passwords. You can also use the following procedure to clear the CMOS data in the server. IMPORTANT: Clearing the CMOS data resumes the factory-set configuration data.
Configuring Your Server 4-103 The following describe the clearing procedure. 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 1-3 to 1-12 for details. Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Do not remove the lithium battery. Do not connect the ground line to a gas pipe. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
4-104 Configuring Your Server Clearing CMOS Data 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" as described in Chapter 9 of this guide. 2. Remove the top cover (see Chapter 9). 3. Locate the position of the jumpers on the mother board. Refer to the previous illustration to find the location of the jumper. 4. Move the jumper cap to the CMOS clear position. 5. Wait for a while (about 5 seconds), and then reinstall the jumper cap to the default position. 6.
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup This section provides information on using Express Setup to install and configure the following operating systems on the server.
5-2 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup About Express Setup "Express Setup" helps you to install the Windows Operating System. The setup automatically configures the RAID System and installs the Operating System and some management software. IMPORTANT: Executing the Express Setup erases all data on the hard disk drive. You can also use the "Parameters File" during "Express Setup" in order to save or backup the installation parameters.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-3 Windows Server 2008 This section explains how to install Windows Server 2008 by using the Express Setup. NOTES: Express Setup does not support the installation of Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition. If you want to install it, see Appendix D. If you install Windows Server 2008 without using Express Setup, see Appendix D. Notes on Windows Installation Check the following before starting the Express Setup.
5-4 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup – – – – Adpatec 29160LP SCSI Controller* Adaptec 29160ALP SCSI Controller* LSI SAS3442E-R SAS Controller* Adaptec ASC-29320LPE SCSI U320 PCI-E Controller* – Emulex LPe1150 Fibre Channel Controller* – Emulex LPe11002 Fibre Channel Controller (2ch)* * Option About the Hardware Components When you install the Windows Server 2008, Express Setup requires several preparations if this computer uses the following hardware components.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-5 About Removable Media Do not set any removable media, such as DAT, into the device mounted on this computer during the Windows installation. Re-installing to the hard disk drive which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk You cannot re-install Windows Server 2008 if the current partition of the hard disk drive upgraded to Dynamic Disk remains. If you want to keep the current partition, see Appendix D to re-install the system.
5-6 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup About the System Partition Size When the system is Windows Server 2008 32-bit (x86) Edition Required partition size Size required to install OS = size required to install OS + paging file size + dump file size + application size = 6,300MB (Full Installation) or = 2,200MB (Server Core Installation) Paging file size (recommended) = Installed memory size x 1.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-7 Flow of 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 Drive Copying Windows driver ↓ Copying Selected Application Insert Windows CD-ROM Install OS Automati
5-8 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing Windows Server 2008 Express Setup proceeds the setup by selecting or inputting several parameters on the wizard. You can also save the parameters to a floppy disk as a parameters file. 1. Turn the power of peripheral device on, and then turn on the server. 2. Insert the ExpressBuilder DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. 3. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the ExpressBuilder DVD.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-9 4. Select [English] from the Select Language, click [OK]. 5. Select [Perform the Express setup] from the Top Menu, click [Next].
5-10 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 6. The [Load parameters] steps are displayed. [Do not load parameters] (1) Select [Do not load parameters]. (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], enter the file path of the parameters file into the text box. (3) Click [Next].
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-11 7. Select theOperating System. Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] from the menu, click [Next]. 8. Enter the setting of a logical drive. The [Enter RAID settings] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
5-12 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup NOTES: 9. You can use only the physical devices that have an identical model number to configure logical drive. If the process does not finish normally, the driver may not be stored in the ExpressBuilder. Refer to "Optional Board Supported by ExpressBuilder" described earlier in this chapter.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-13 IMPORTANT: About partition size – Specify a partition size larger than the required minimum size for installing an operating system. – Do not specify a larger partition size than the capacity of the connected hard disk drive. – You can not specify a logical drive larger than 2,097,144MB for a RAID system. If you select "Create a new partition" at "Windows system drive settings", the contents of the hard disk will be deleted.
5-14 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 10. 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: Computer name and Administrator password that satisfy the next conditions, are required. – More than 6 characters – Contains characters from three of the following categories (numbers, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and signs).
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-15 11. Enter the setting of the network protocol. The [Enter Network Protocol] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. 12. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. The [Enter domain account] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
5-16 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 13. Select the installing components. The [Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-17 14. Select the installing applications. [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. 15. Save the parameters. The [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the parameters , set the free formatted floppy disk. Select [Save parameters], enter the file path of the parameters files into the text box and click [Next]. If not, select [Do not save parameters]. 16.
5-18 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 17. Copy the optional Mass Storage Driver module. If you install an optional Mass Storage Driver, the message will be shown. Insert the CD-ROM or floppy disk attached to the Mass Storage Driver and follow the on-screen messages. 18. Remove the ExpressBuilder DVD from the optical disk drive when prompted. If you proceed with the setup by using setup parameter file, remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 19.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-19 20. The [Agree Software License Agreement] screen appears. Read the license terms carefully. If you agree, select I accept the license terms, and then click [Next]. 21. When the following message appears, click [Start].
5-20 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 22. When the following message appears, press Ctrl + Alt + Del. 23. Log on to the system. When the following screen appears, enter your password into "Password", and click When the following screen appears, click "Other User". .
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-21 In the following screen, enter "Administrator" into [UserName], your password into "Password", and click Hereinafter, follow the on-screen instructions. Now the Setup using Express Setup has completed. After Express Setup has completed, be sure to execute the tasks described in "Installing and Setting Device Drivers". .
5-22 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing and Setting Device Drivers Follow these steps to install and configure the device drivers. LAN Driver and PROSet The LAN driver and PROSet have been installed automatically while your system was being updated as described in the previous section. NOTE: To change the LAN driver and PROSet settings, log on to the system from a local console using an administrator account.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-23 4. Select [Remove], and click [Next]. 5. Click [Remove]. Uninstallation starts automatically. 6. When [InstallShield Wizard Completed] appears, click [Finish]. Restart the system.
5-24 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Network Driver Specify the details of the network driver. Two standard network drivers that are mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. 1. Open the [Device Manager]. 2. Double-click [(Network Adapter Name)] in the list. 3. Click the [Link Speed] and specify the [Speed & Duplex] values ( same as the value specified for HUB). 4. Click [OK].
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-25 Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter.
5-26 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 6. Select a team type ([Adapter Fault Tolerance]/[Adaptive Load Balancing]). Click [Next]. 7. Click [Finish]. 8. Click [TEAM: "Team name"] from [Device manager] → [Network adapters] to modify the team. Click [Settings] tab and click [Modify Team] button. 9. Refer to the following procedure to set the team member adapter priority status. – Set Primary – Set Secondary Select the adapter and click the [Set Primary] button.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-27 Removing a Team 1. Open the [Device Manager]. 2. Click [Network adapters], and open the [TEAM: "Team name"] properties. 3. Click the [Setting] tab. 4. Click the [Remove Team] button. 5. Click [Yes] to the message. 6. Confirm the [TEAM: "Team name"] adapter does not exist in the [Network adapters] tree and reboot the system.
5-28 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection]/[Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection #2] to open the adapter [Properties]. 3. Click the [Power Management] tab and change the setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-29 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you use standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with ExpressBuilder DVD attached to your system. Standard graphics accelerator drivers will be installed automatically. Please refer to the section "Graphics Accelerator Driver" in Appendix D if you want to reinstall the driver individually.
5-30 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing RAID Controller Driver The installation procedure depends on your environment. Follow the steps below according to your environment. z If the Internal RAID Controller or LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2 is used: You do not need to install the driver manually. It is automatically installed by Windows Plug-and-Play. z If the Internal RAID Controller or LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2 is not used: Install the driver using the following procedures.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-31 4. Reboot the system. The setting mentioned above is active after reboot. 5. Execute the following command line on command prompt. bcdedit Confirm "pae ForceEnable" exists in "Windows boot loader". The setting for PAE option is now completed. Refer to the following site about Bcdedit.exe. "Boot Configuration Data Editor Frequently Asked Questions" http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc721886.
5-32 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Windows Server 2003 This section explains how to install Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 using the Express Setup. IMPORTANT: Be sure to prepare Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM that includes Service Pack 1. NOTES: Express Setup does not support the installation of Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. If you want to install it, see Appendix E. If you install Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup, see Appendix F.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-33 Service Pack Which ExpressBuilder Supports The ExpressBuilder DVD attached to the server supports the following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack.
5-34 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Supported Mass Storage Controllers The ExpressBuilder DVD attached to your system supports the following mass storage controllers for installation. NOTE: If you want to install the other boards by using a driver floppy disk ("OEM-Disk for Mass storage device"), except the ones listed below, see "Installing with the OEM-Disk for Mass storage device" and "Installing Optional Mass Storage Driver" of "Parameter File Creator" in Chapter 6.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-35 About the Hardware Components When you install the Windows Server 2003, Express Setup requires several preparations if this computer uses the following hardware components. Installing on the Mirrored Volume If you want to install the Windows Server 2003 on the volume that is mirrored using "Disk Management", invalidate the mirroring and set back to the basic disk before the installation, and validate the mirroring again after the installation.
5-36 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-37 Divide the partition of the recommended size onto multiple disks as written below if it cannot be reserved in one disk. 1. Set the "Size required for installation + Paging file size". 2. See Chapter 5 and set that debugging information (equivalent to the dump file size) is to be written to a separate disk.
5-38 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Flow of Setup This section visually describes the flow of the setup operated by Express Setup.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-39 Installing Windows Server 2003 Express Setup proceeds the setup by selecting or inputting several parameters during the wizard. You can also save the parameters to a floppy disk as a parameters file. 1. Turn the power of peripheral device on, and then turn on the server. 2. Insert the ExpressBuilder DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. 3. Press the RESET switch or press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot from the ExpressBuilder.
5-40 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 6. The [Load parameters] steps are displayed. [Do not load parameters] (1) Select [Do not load parameters]. (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], enter the file path of the parameters file into the text box. (3) Click [Next].
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-41 7. Select the installing Operating System. Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] from the menu, click [Next]. 8. Enter the setting of a logical drive. The [Enter RAID settings] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. NOTES: 9. You can use only the physical devices that have an identical model number to configure the logical drive.
5-42 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup IMPORTANT: If you install Windows Server 2003 R2, do not apply Service Pack using Express Setup. If you install Service Pack, apply Windows Server 2003 R2 DISC 2 once Express Setup is completed, and then install Service Pack using the information in "Updating the system". About partition size – Specify a partition size larger than the required minimum size for installing the operating system.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-43 10. 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 a value into "Administrator password" and "Confirm password", "zzzzz" is displayed. 11. Enter the setting of the network protocol. The [Enter Network Protocol] steps are displayed.
5-44 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 12. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. The [Enter domain account] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. 13. Select the installing components. The [Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. 14. Select the installing applications. The [Select applications] steps are displayed.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-45 15. Save the parameters. The [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the parameters , insert the free formatted floppy disk. Select [Save parameters], enter the file path of the parameters files into the text box and click [Next]. If not, select [Do not save parameters]. 16. The Express Setup will start when you click [Perform] in the [Start Express setup] step.
5-46 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 17. Copy the optional Mass Storage Driver module. If you install an optional Mass Storage Driver, the message will be shown. Insert a CD-ROM or a floppy disk attached to the Mass Storage Driver and follow the on-screen instructions. 18. Remove the ExpressBuilder DVD from the optical disk drive when prompted. If you proceed with the setup using the setup parameter file, remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-47 19. Read the contents carefully and click [Yes] if you do agree. If you do not agree, click [No]. IMPORTANT: If you do not agree to this agreement, the setup terminates and Windows Server 2003 will not be installed. If "NetWare Gateway (and Client) Service" is selected for installation, the window to specify the details of "NetWare Gateway (and Client) Service" pops up on the first logon. Specify the appropriate value.
5-48 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 operation that related to Intel® PROSet must be executed using administrator privileges. Operations using [Remote Desktop Connection] are prohibited. Without changing any parameter when opening the adapter teaming properties , please click the [Cancel] button to close the dialog box.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-49 2. Double-click [(Network Adapter Name)] in the list. 3. Click [Advanced] and specify the [Link Speed & Duplex] values (same values as for the HUB). 4. Click [OK]. When PROSet is installed 1. Open the [Device Manager]. 2. Double-click [(Network Adapter Name)] in the list. 3. Click 4. Click [OK]. [Link Speed] and specify the [Speed & Duplex] values (same values as for the HUB). Also, add or delete any protocols and services if necessary.
5-50 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Optional Network Board Driver To utilize an optional Network Board, the network driver will be installed automatically. Therefore, the driver attached to the Network board should not be used. If you want to use the optional Network Board (Intel pro/100S), install the driver stored in ExpressBuilder DVD.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-51 Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter.
5-52 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 9. Refer to the following procedure to set the team member adapter priority status. – Set Primary – Set Secondary Point the adapter and click the [Set Primary] button. Point the adapter and click the [Set Secondary] button. NOTE: Adapter priority configuration can be confirmed by the following procedure: 1. Click [TEAM: "Team name"] from [Device manager] → [Network adapters]. 2. Click [Settings] and confirm Adapters in team list. 10.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-53 Setting the WOL Feature Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL (Wake On LAN). When PROSet is not installed 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection]/[Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection #2] to open the adapter [Properties]. 3.
5-54 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup When PROSet is installed 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection]/[Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection #2] to open the adapter [Properties]. 3. Click the [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-55 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you use standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with ExpressBuilder DVD attached to your system. Standard graphics accelerator drivers will be installed automatically. Please refer to "Graphics Accelerator Driver" in Appendix F-24 when you want to reinstall the driver individually.
5-56 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing RAID Controller Driver The installation procedure depends on your environment. Follow the below steps appropriate to your environment. z If the Internal RAID Controller or LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2 is used: You do not need to install the driver manually. It is automatically installed by Windows Plug-and-Play. z If the Internal RAID Controller or LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2 is not used: Install the driver using the following procedures.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-57 Procedure to Set PAE Option If your32-bit system has a memory capacity in excess of 4GB, setting PAE option will enable the system to be installed with over 4GB of memory. IMPORTANT: However, the Microsoft operating system products which support /PAE switch option are limited. Refer to the following article in Microsoft Knowledge Base to check the supported products.
5-58 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Set up the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible when it should occur. Memory Dump (Debug Information) - Windows Server 2008 This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server. IMPORTANT: Cautions for the Memory Dump The maintenance service representative is in charge of collecting memory dump.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-59 IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition We recommend you specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so specify "Kernel Memory Dump" instead. Specify the drive where there is a free area more than the size of "the memory capacity mounted on Express server + 300MB".
5-60 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 9. On the [Paging file size for each drive] box, specify as follows: – A value larger than the recommended size shown in [Total paging file size for all drives] for [Initial size] – A value larger than the [Initial size] for [Maximum size] Then click [Set]. IMPORTANT: 10. The above-mentioned paging file size is recommended for collecting debug information (memory dump).
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-61 Memory Dump (Debug Information) - Windows Server 2003 This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server. IMPORTANT: Cautions for the Memory Dump The maintenance service representative is in charge of collecting memory dump. Customers need only to specify the memory dump.
5-62 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions We recommend you specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so specify "Kernel Memory Dump" instead.. Specify the drive where there is a free area more than the size of "the memory capacity mounted on Express server + 1MB".
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-63 4. Specify "Complete memory dump" and modify [Dump file:] in the [Write debugging information] group box. e.g. Write the debug information in D drive write the file name "MEMORY.DMP". D:\MEMORY.DMP 5. Click [Settings] on the [Performance] group box. The [Performance Options] window appears. 6. Click the [Advanced] tab on the [Performance Options] window. 7. Click [Change] on the [Virtual memory] group box. 8.
5-64 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup How to Create a User-mode Process Dump File With Windows Server 2008 "User-mode Process Dump" is the file that records information when any application error occurs. When any application error occurs, do not close the pop-up window that notifies the error, and then collect a dump as follows. 1. Right-click a blank part of the taskbar and click [Task Manager], or press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to start [Task Manager]. 2. Click the [Processes] tab. 3.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-65 With Windows Server 2003 (Dr.Watson) Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any application error is detected, Dr. Watson diagnoses the server and logs diagnostic information (log). Follow the procedure below and specify Dr. Watson to collect diagnostic information. 1. Click [Run] from the Start menu. 2. Type "drwtsn32.exe" in the [Open] box, and click [OK]. The [Dr. Watson for Windows] dialog box appears. 3.
5-66 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Network Monitor Using Network Monitor helps you to investigate and manage network troubles. Network Monitor Setup (Windows Server 2008) Microsoft Network Monitor allows you to examine and troubleshoot network problems. NOTE: Windows Server 2008 does not provide Network Monitor. To use Network Monitor on Windows Server 2008, install Network Monitor as follows. 1. Download Microsoft Network Monitor from the following web site: http://support.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-67 4. Click [Management and Monitoring Tools] and then click [Details]. The [Management and Monitoring Tools] dialog appears. 5. Click to select the [Network Monitor Tools] check box, and then click [OK]. 6. The [Windows Components Wizard] dialog box appears again, so click [Next]. 7. If the setup asks to install the disk, insert the OS CD-ROM into the optical disk drive and click [OK]. 8.
5-68 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist Before Re-installing the Operation System Be sure to make backup copies before re-installing the operation system. Re-installing the Operation System 1. Start the clean installation following the procedure described in this manual. 2.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-69 Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter 1. Click Start menu, right-click [My Computer], and specify [Manage] to start [Computer Management]. 2. Select [Disk Management] in the left side of the window. 3. Right-click the volume you want to modify the drive letter and specify the [Change Drive Letter and Path...]. 4. Click [Yes]. 5. Choose the [Assign a drive letter] and specify the drive letter you want to assign. 6. Click [OK]. 7.
5-70 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup INSTALLING MAINTENANCE UTILITIES Various maintenance utilities are contained in your ExpressBuilder DVD. See Chapter 6 for installing the utilities to your server or management workstations. UPDATING THE SYSTEM IMPORTANT: If you install Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM which contains Service Pack 2 to your system, you do not have to apply Service Pack 2 again. "Updating the System" is executed by Express Setup automatically.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-71 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 as follows. 1. Insert the ExpressBuilder DVD into the optical disk drive and reboot the system. 2. Select [Tool menu (Normal mode)]. 3.
5-72 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing with the OEM-Disk for Mass Storage Device This section explains how to set up with the OEM-Disk. You usually do not have to do as follows (not a standard procedure). The detailed information is provided by the manual of the Mass storage device. Creating a new RAID using the RAID Controller If you create a new RAID using the RAID Controller, create a RAID as follows before installing Windows Server 2008.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-73 Installation of Mass storage device not supported by Express Setup If you want to install or re-install the OS when the system has a new mass storage device not supported by ExpressBuilder, do as follows. 1. Read the manual supplied with the mass storage device before setting the server. 2. If the mass storage device is managed by a RAID Controller, configure the RAID System before running the ExpressBuilder. 3.
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Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities This section describes how to use the ExpressBuilder DVD that comes with your server and to install the utilities stored on the ExpressBuilder.
6-2 Installing and Using Utilities EXPRESSBUILDER The ExpressBuilder helps you install the Operating system/the Management software or use the maintenance utilities. When you insert the ExpressBuilder disk into the DVD drive and reboot the system, the following menu appears.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-3 Os installation If you select this item, the Top menu appears. IMPORTANT: This tool is a Configuration Tool built on Windows PE 2.0 technology. Pay attention to the automatic reboot that occurs after 72 hours after start. You can use the Express Setup (see Chapter 5) or the following functions from this menu. – Create the OEM-Disk You can create the Windows OEM-Disk to use during the Windows manual setup. – Load the driver This function is not usually used.
6-4 Installing and Using Utilities Tool menu (Normal mode) If you select this item, the Tool menu appears. You can use the below functions for maintenance. – 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 the 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.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-5 Tool menu (Redirection mode) If you want to operate this computer via the BIOS redirection (the console-less function), select this item. NOTE: If you operate this computer via the Remote KVM function, select the "Tool menu (Normal mode)". The menu's functions are the same as the "Tool menu (Normal mode)".
6-6 Installing and Using Utilities Autorun Menu When the ExpressBuilder disk is inserted into the DVD drive, Windows automatically launches the menu as shown below. This menu is used to, Read the User's Guide or the other documents, Update the server system (Windows drivers), and 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.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-7 PARAMETER FILE CREATOR "Parameter File Creator" is a tool to create [Parameter file] that is used for configuring the server with the Express Setup (see Chapter 5 for details). If you use the Parameter file created by the Express Setup and Parameter File Creator to operate the setup, the setup can be done automatically except for a few key inputs (to confirm the specification).
6-8 Installing and Using Utilities Parameter File This section describes how to specify setup information necessary for OS installation and create [Parameter file]. Follow the procedure below. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the ExpressBuilder DVD from the drive during a parameter file creation. 1. Start the OS. 2. Insert the ExpressBuilder DVD into the optical disk drive. The menu appears. 3. Right-click on the screen or left-click [Setup Windows]. The menu appears.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-9 4. Click [Parameter File Creator]. Parameter File Creator appears.
6-10 Installing and Using Utilities 5. The [Load Parameters] step is displayed. Select [Do not load parameters] from the menu, click [Next]. 6. Select the Operating System to install. Select [Install the Windows (32bit editions)] from the menu, click [Next].
Installing and Using Utilities 6-11 7. Enter the setting of a logical drive. The [Enter RAID setting] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, then click [Next]. IMPORTANT: In "The number of the total physical devices", Parameter File Creator displays the upper limit that the RAID Controller can support.
6-12 Installing and Using Utilities 8. Specify the medium to install and the Windows system partition. The [Specify medium / Partition] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, then click [Next].
Installing and Using Utilities 6-13 IMPORTANT: If you install Windows Server 2003 R2, do not apply Service Pack using Express Setup. If you install Service Pack, apply Windows Server 2003 R2 DISC 2 after Express Setup completion, then install Service Pack referring to the procedure in "Updating the system". About partition size – Specify a partition size larger than the minimum size required for OS installation.
6-14 Installing and Using Utilities 9. Enter the user information and the client license mode. The [Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next].
Installing and Using Utilities 6-15 IMPORTANT: Computer name and User name are required parameters. NOTE: Even if you do not input value into "Administrator password" and "Confirm password", "zzzzz" is displayed. 10. Enter the setting of the network protocol. The [Enter network protocol] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, then click [Next]. NOTE: The order of entry in custom setting may differ from the numbering of LAN port.
6-16 Installing and Using Utilities 11. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. The [Enter domain account] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, then click [Next]. 12. Select the components to install. The [Select Windows components] steps are displayed.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-17 13. Select the applications to install. The [Select applications] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, then click [Next].
6-18 Installing and Using Utilities [Windows Server 2003] 14. Save the parameters. [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the parameters, insert the blank formatted floppy disk. Select [Save parameters], enter the file path of the parameters files into the text box and click [Next]. If not, select [Do not save parameters]. 15. Save to a floppy disk.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-19 Now [the floppy disk containing the parameters file] has been created. Click [Yes] to exit Parameter File Creator. NOTES: If you modify the existing information file (parameter file), click "Load Parameters" in the [Load Parameters] screen. Refer to the help to modify information file. If you wan to cancel the procedure, click at the upper-right corner of the screen.
6-20 Installing and Using Utilities NEC ESMPRO NEC ESMPRO lets a system administrator 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.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-21 Universal RAID Utility The Universal RAID Utility is an application to manage or monitor the following RAID Controllers. Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embededd MegaRAID) Internal RAID Controller LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2 RAID Controller (128MB, RAID0/1) LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2 (128MB, RAID0/1/5/6) LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2(256 MB, RAID0/1/5/6) Before attempting to operate the Universal RAID Utility, read the "Universal RAID Utility Ver2.
6-22 Installing and Using Utilities Manual Setup Windows You can start the setup program of the Universal RAID Utility from [Autorun Menu]. Click [Setup Software] → [Universal RAID Utility] in [Autorun Menu]. You need to install the following software. Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 The Runtime component of the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 You can install these software from [Autorun Menu] too. Click [Setup Windows] → [Install the .NET Framework Ver 2.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-23 Using the Universal RAID Utility via the Network The Universal RAID Utility doesn't feature the RAID Controller management via the network. If you want to manage it via the network, please use the remote console feature (ex. Remote Desktop of Windows). Easy Configuration You cannot use the Easy Configuration feature for the LSI Embedded MegaRAID.
6-24 Installing and Using Utilities BULL PRODUCT INFO COLLECTION UTILITY The Bull Product Info Collection Utility is a software installed in this server. This utility can be installed from ExpressBuilder DVD. Installation The procedure is as follows. 1. Insert the ExpressBuilder DVD in the optical disk drive after OS starts. 2. From the menu displayed, click on [Setup software], then on [Product Info Collection Utility]. 3. The installation starts. (It is installed in "System drive: \ezclct" folder.
Chapter 7 Maintenance This chapter describes the daily maintenance of the server and precautions when relocating or storing the server. MAKING BACKUP COPIES Bull recommends you make backup copies of your valuable data stored in the hard disk drives of the server on a regular basis. For information on the backup storage devices suitable for the server and on backup tools, consult your service representative.
7-2 Maintenance CLEANING Clean the server on a regular basis to keep the server in a good shape. 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 1-3 to 1-12 for details. Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Do not remove the lithium battery. Disconnect the power plug before working with the server. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Maintenance 7-3 Cleaning the Server For daily cleaning, wipe the external surfaces of the server with a dry soft cloth. Follow the procedure below if stains remain on the surfaces: IMPORTANT: To avoid altering the material and colour of the server, do not use volatile solvents such as thinner and benzene to clean the server. The power receptacle, the cables, the connectors on the rear panel of server, and the inside of the server must be kept dry. Do not moisten them with water. 1.
7-4 Maintenance Cleaning the Interior One of the most important items in a good maintenance program is a regular and thorough cleaning of the interior of the server, especially around the mother board. Dust buildup inside the server can lead to several problems. As dust acts as a thermal insulator, a buildup can prevent proper system cooling. Excessive heat will shorten the life of server components.
Maintenance 7-5 Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are all off-powered (the POWER LED goes off), and then wipe the keyboard surface with a dry cloth. The mouse operation depends on the degree of smoothness of the internal ball rotation. To keep the mouse ball clean, use the mouse in a place with little dust. Follow the steps below to clean the mouse regularly: 1. Prepare cold or lukewarm water, neutral detergent, alcohol, two dry soft clothes, and cotton swabs.
7-6 Maintenance Cleaning Disc A dusty disc or dust-accumulated tray causes the device to fail to read data correctly. Follow the procedure below to clean the tray and disc regularly: 1. Make sure that the server is powered (the POWER LED is lit). 2. Press the tray Open/Close button on the front of the optical disk drive. The tray opens. 3. Hold the disc lightly and take it out from the tray. NOTE: Do not touch the signal side of the disc with your hand. 4. Wipe the tray with a dry soft cloth.
Maintenance 7-7 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server. Select [Tool menu] - [Test and diagnostics] in the ExpressBuilder to diagnose the system. Test Items The following items are tested in system diagnostics. Memory CPU cache memory Hard disk drive used as a system IMPORTANT: When executing the system diagnostics, make sure to disconnect the LAN cable. Executing the system diagnostics with the LAN cable connected, the network may be influenced.
7-8 Maintenance Startup and Exit of System Diagnostics There are two ways to diagnose the server: to use the local console (keyboard) of the server itself, and to use the management PC via serial port (remote console). IMPORTANT: Two methods of LAN and the serial port are mentioned in "Maintenance Tools" of Chapter 8 "Troubleshooting" in the way of communicating in remote console. Use the serial port to execute System Diagnostics with remote console. The LAN connection is not for System Diagnostics.
Maintenance 7-9 6. Select [Test and diagnostics]. Select [End-User Mode] and the system diagnostics starts. The diagnostics will be completed in approximately three minutes. When the diagnostics is completed, the screen of the display changes as shown below: Diagnostics tool title Test window title TeDoLi (TEst & Diagnosis On Linux) Ver001.00 (Build020901.1.
7-10 Maintenance 7. Follow the guide line shown at the bottom of the screen, and press the Esc key. The [Enduser Menu] below is displayed. TeDoLi (TEst & Diagnosis On Linux) Ver001.00 (Build020901.1.1m) Enduser Menu Enduser Menu
Maintenance 7-11 RELOCATING/STORING THE SERVER Follow the procedure below to relocate or store the server: CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-12 for details. Never attempt to lift the server only by yourself. Do not install the server in any place other than specified.
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Chapter 8 Troubleshooting If your server does not operate as expected, read this chapter before assuming a failure. NOTE: For provision against an unexpected failure, it is recommended to install NEC ESMPRO to your computer.
8-2 Troubleshooting SYSTEM VIEWERS Monitor the occurrence of fault by NEC ESMPRO during the system operation. Especially take note on whether any alert is reported to NEC ESMPRO Manager on the management PC. Check whether any alert is reported on NEC ESMPRO Manager. [Example] LEDS The server includes LEDs to indicate the server states by a variety of colours and display patterns on the front panel, hard disk drives, and power supply units.
Troubleshooting 8-3 ERROR MESSAGES If an error occurs in the server, an error message appears on the display unit connected to the server. Error Messages after Power-on Powering on the server automatically starts the self-diagnostic program, POST (Power On Self-Test). When the POST detects any error, it displays an error message and its measure on the display unit. Follow the table below to troubleshoot such errors.
8-4 Troubleshooting POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. The following table lists error messages and actions to take. IMPORTANT: Take a note of the messages displayed before contacting your service representative. Alarm messages are useful information for maintenance. Error code 0200 0210 Error message Recommended Action Failure Fixed Disk. Stuck Key. Contact your service representative. Disconnect the keyboard and connect it again.
Troubleshooting 8-5 Error code 02D1 02F4 02F5 02F6 02F7 0611 0612 0613 0614 0615 0616 0B22 0B28 0B29 0B42 0B43 0B45 0B60 0B61 0B62 0B63 0B64 0B65 0B66 0B67 0B68 0B69 0B6A 0B6B 0B70 Error message Recommended Action System Memory exceeds the CPU's caching limit. EISA CMOS not write able. DMA Test Failed. Software NMI Failed. Fail-safe Timer NMI Failed. IDE configuration changed IDE configuration error - device disabled Com A configuration changed Com A config.
8-6 Troubleshooting Error code 0B71 0B74 0B75 0B80 0B81 0B82 0B83 0B8A 0B8B 0B8C 0B8D 0B8E 0B8F 0B90 0B91 0B92 Error message Recommended Action System Temperature out of the range. Contact your service representative to replace the fan. Contact your service representative. The error occurred during voltage sensor reading. System voltage out of the range. BMC Memory Test Failed. BMC Firmware Code Area CRC check failed. BMC Core Hardware failure. BMC IBF or OBF check failed. BMC SEL area full.
Troubleshooting 8-7 Error code 0B9B 0B9C 0B9D 0B9E 0B9F 0BB0 0BB1 8068 8069 8150 8151 8160 8161 None Error message Recommended Action Private I2C bus not responding. BMC internal exception. BMC A/D timeout error. SDR repository corrupt. SEL corrupt. SMBIOS – SROM data read error. SMBIOS – SROM data checksum bad. Unsupported Processor Speed detected on CPU Slot 1. Unsupported Processor Speed detected on CPU Slot 2.
8-8 Troubleshooting Messages displayed by RAID Controller during POST On-screen message Memory/battery problems were detected. The adapter has recovered, but cached data was lost. Press any key to continue, or 'C' to load the configuration utility. Firmware version inconsistency was detected. The adapter has recovered, but cached data was lost. Press any key to continue, or 'C' to load the configuration utility.
Troubleshooting 8-9 On-screen message Your VDs that are configured for write-back are temporarily running in write-through mode. This is caused by the battery being charged, missing, or bad. Please allow battery to charge for 24 hours before evaluating battery for replacement. The following VDs are affected :XX Press any key to continue. Invalid SAS Address present in MFC data. Please program valid SAS Address, and restart your system.
8-10 Troubleshooting On-screen message RAID Adapter FW Failed Validation!!! Adapter needs to be reflashed. Press any key to continue. Cache data was lost due to an unexpected power-off or reboot during a write operation, but the adapter has recovered. This could be due to memory problems, bad battery, or you may not have a battery installed. Press any key to continue or 'C' to load the configuration utility. Entering the configuration utility in this state will result in drive configuration changes.
Troubleshooting 8-11 Beep Codes If an error occurs during the POST, the server beeps, indicating the type of error. Each number indicates the number of short beeps, and a hyphen indicates a pause. For example, the beep interval 1-5-2-2 indicates 1 beep, pause, 2 beeps, pause, 2 beeps, pause, and 3 beeps notifying that no processor is detected on the mother board.
8-12 Troubleshooting Error Messages on Virtual LCD NEC EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2 (Remote Management Controller) on your server board allows you to monitor the server status on the WEB browser-based screen of the client PC via network. The virtual LCD (16 digits x 2 lines) in the "Host Information" area displays the POST codes and status message. When POST detects an error, the POST error code is displayed on the virtual LCD upon completion of POST. See the table below for POST error codes for details.
Troubleshooting 8-13 Messages displayed on the lower line (BMC message) When the following messages are displayed on the virtual LCD, restart your server by turning it off and on. If an error still occurrs, contact your service representative for maintenance. On-screen message BB +1.5v Alm XX BB +1.8v Alm XX BB 1.8vsb Alm XX BB +3.3v Alm XX BB 3.3vsb Alm XX BB +5.0v Alm XX BB 5vsb Alm XX BB +12v Alm XX Processor1 P_Vtt Alm XX Processor2 P_Vtt Alm XX Processor1 1.5v Alm XX Processor2 1.
8-14 Troubleshooting On-screen message Proc1 VccpAlm XX Proc2 VccpAlm XX ChipSet T-Trip CPU1_DIMM U-Err CPU2_DIMM U-Err Processor 1 IERR Processor 2 IERR SMI timeout HDD 1 Fault HDD 2 Fault HDD 3 Fault HDD 4 Fault HDD 5 Fault HDD 6 Fault Sys Fan 1R Alarm Sys Fan 2R Alarm Sys Fan 3R Alarm Sys Fan 4R Alarm Sys Fan 5R Alarm Sys Fan 6R Alarm Sys Fan 7R Alarm Sys Fan 1F Alarm Sys Fan 2F Alarm Sys Fan 3F Alarm Sys Fan 4F Alarm Sys Fan 5F Alarm Sys Fan 6F Alarm Sys Fan 7F Alarm VBAT Alm XX WDT timeout Descript
Troubleshooting 8-15 SOLVING PROBLEMS When the server fails to operate as expected, see the following to find out your problem and follow the instruction given before asking for repair. If the server still fails to operate successfully after solving your problem, take a note on the on-screen message and contact your service representative.
8-16 Troubleshooting No screen display appears with beep: → Check whether DIMMs are connected to the mating connectors firmly. → Check whether DIMMs of different specifications are installed in the specific bank. See Chapter 9 for the specifications of DIMMs. → Take a note of beep code pattern, and take appropriate action according to the table listed earlier in "Beep Codes". POST fails to complete: Is the DIMM board installed? → At least two DIMM boards are required for operation.
Troubleshooting 8-17 Fail to access to 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 server has any external devices connected, power on the external devices first, then the server.
8-18 Troubleshooting The keyboard or mouse fails to operate: Is the cable properly connected? → You must use the provided keyboard/mouse branch cable (Y cable) for this server. Make sure that the provided cable is connected to the correct connector on the rear of the server. → The keyboard or mouse does not operate if it is connected when the server is powered (not applicable to USB devices). Power of the server first and connect it properly.
Troubleshooting 8-19 Fail to access the hard disk drive: (Refer to the documentation supplied with the RAID Controller.) Is the hard disk drive applicable to the server? → Operation of any device that is not authorized by Bull is not guaranteed. Is the hard disk drive properly installed? → Make sure to lock the hard disk drive with the lever on its handle. The hard disk drive is not connected to the internal connector when it is not completely installed (see Chapter 9).
8-20 Troubleshooting Event logs in using Intel Network adapter teaming Event Type: Event Source: Event Category: Event ID: Description: Warning IANSMiniport None 11 Adapter link down: Intel(R)PRO/1000 ---- Event Type: Event Source: Event Category: Event ID: Description: Warning IANSMiniport None 13 Intel(R)PRO/1000 ---- has been deactivated from the team. Event Type: Event Source: Event Category: Event ID: Description: Warning IANSMiniport None 16 Team #0: The last adapter has lost link.
Troubleshooting 8-21 The server is not found on the network: Is the LAN cable connected? → Make sure to connect the LAN cable to the network port on the rear of the server. Also make sure that the LAN cable to use conforms with the network interface standard. Is BIOS configuration correct? → The internal LAN controller may be disabled with the BIOS SETUP utility of the server. Check the setting with the BIOS SETUP utility.
8-22 Troubleshooting Problems with RAID System and RAID Controller Check the following if the server configuring a RAID System does not operate properly or a management utility does not operate correctly. If a relevant item is found, follow the processing method. Fail to install the OS: Is the RAID Controller configured? → Provide proper configuration for the RAID Controller by using the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility or WebBIOS.
Troubleshooting 8-23 A hard disk drive fails: → Contact your service representative. Cannot enter standby: → If you use LSI Embedded MegaRAID™, system may not enter standby with heavy I/O. Cannot enter Hibernation: → If you use LSI Embedded MegaRAID™, system may not enter hibernation with heavy I/O. Physical device is not correctly displayed on Universal RAID Utility → If you use LSI Embedded MegaRAID™, a part of information on a physical device is not correctly displayed on Universal RAID Utility.
8-24 Troubleshooting Is RAID0 configured for virtual disk? → RAID0 has no data redundancy, therefore, Check Consistency is disabled in the RAID0 configuration. Cannot set Write-Back for cache mode: → The current cache mode for the RAID controller is displayed on [Virtual Disks] - [Properties] - [Policies] - "Write". If the additional battery is faulty, is not connected, or insufficiently charged, the cache mode is changed to "WThru (Write Through)" even if you specify "WBack (Write Back)".
Troubleshooting 8-25 Source: Event ID: Type: Description: raidsrv 505 Warning [CTRL: RAID controller number] Temperature of battery is high. If the event shown above is registered, check the current cache mode of the RAID controller by using the Universal RAID Utility. → If the current cache mode is set to "Write Back", it is not the problem when operating the system.
8-26 Troubleshooting Problems with Windows The following system events are logged when Windows Server 2008 is installed. Event ID: 134 Source: Microsoft-Windows-Time-Service Level: Warning Description: NtpClient was unable to set a manual peer to use as a time source because of DNS resolution error on 'time.windows.com,0x9'. NtpClient will try again in 15 minutes and double the reattempt interval thereafter. The error was: No such host is known.
Troubleshooting 8-27 The following application events are logged when Windows Server 2008 is installed. Event ID: 63 Source: Microsoft-Windows-WMI Level: Warning Description: A provider, Ncs2, has been registered in the Windows Management Instrumentation namespace Root\cimv2 to use the LocalSystem account. This account is privileged and the provider may cause a security violation if it does not correctly impersonate user requests.
8-28 Troubleshooting There are some cases that an event log is registered as follows 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}. This security permission can be modified using the component Services administrative tool.
Troubleshooting 8-29 There are some cases that an event log is registered as follows when you operate 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.
8-30 Troubleshooting During installation, the following warning is registered in the System Log of the Event Viewer: Error detected on the device \Device\CdRom0 during the paging operation. → There is no problem with this issue. Fail to start the OS: Is a floppy disk in the floppy disk drive? → Take out the floppy disk and restart the server. Is the ExpressBuilder DVD in the optical disk drive? → Take out the ExpressBuilder DVD and restart the server.
Troubleshooting 8-31 The PXE boot (network boot) fails or the server is not found on the network: Is the cable connected properly? → Connect the proper cable to the network port on the rear of the Bull server. In addition, make sure that the used cable conforms to the network interface standard. Is BIOS configuration correct? → The internal LAN controller may be disabled with the BIOS SETUP utility of the server. Check the setting with the BIOS setup utility.
8-32 Troubleshooting Fail to start the OS with the /3GB switch → System often fails to start the OS with the /3GB switch. In this case, please adjust the capacity of the user mode area using the /userva switch in reference to the following URL. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316739/en The system time lags: → If you do not use the server that adjust time such as NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server, the system time may differ from actual time.
Troubleshooting 8-33 Problems with ExpressBuilder When the server is not booted from the ExpressBuilder DVD, check the following: Did you insert the ExpressBuilder during POST and restart the server? → If you do not insert the ExpressBuilder during POST and restart the server, an error message will appear or the OS will boot. Is BIOS configuration correct? → The boot device order may be specified with the BIOS SETUP utility of the server.
8-34 Troubleshooting Problems with Express Setup The system partition is created with a size smaller than the specified value. → In Express Setup, there are some cases that the system partition is created with a size about 8MB smaller than the specified size. It is not a problem when operating the system. The following message appeared when you tried to install Express Setup on a hard disk drive that has a smaller capacity than the specified partition size: The creating of the partition was failed.
Troubleshooting 8-35 Problems with Parameter File Creator Fail to start Parameter File Creator: Parameter File Creator requires to be ran by "Microsoft® HTML Application host". → If Parameter File Creator does not start, associate the file type with "Microsoft® HTML Application host" as follows. 1) Click [Run] from the Start menu. 2) Type "%windir%\system32\mshta.exe /register" in the [Open] box, and click [OK].
8-36 Troubleshooting Problems with the Autorun Menu Cannot read documents: Do you have Adobe Reader installed correctly in your system? → Some documents are supplied in PDF format. To read the document in PDF format, Adobe Reader is required on your system. Is the operating system Windows XP SP2(or later)? → With Windows XP SP2 (or later), the following information may appear in the browser.
Troubleshooting 8-37 COLLECTING DR. WATSON DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION Dr. Watson collects diagnostic information related to application errors. The location to save the information can be specified as you like. For more information, refer to Chapter 5. MEMORY DUMP If an error occurs, the dump file should be saved to get the necessary information. If you saved the dump to DAT, note that it is saved as "NTBackup" or "ARCServe" on the label.
8-38 Troubleshooting Saving the Dump File Press the DUMP switch to save the dump file when an error occurs. Insert a metal pin (a straightened large paper clip will make a substitute) into the switch hole to press the DUMP switch. DUMP switch Pressing the DUMP switch saves the dump file in the specified directory. (Memory dumping may not be available when the CPU stalls.) IMPORTANT: Do not use a toothpick or plastic stick that is easy to break.
Troubleshooting 8-39 RECOVERY FOR WINDOWS SYSTEM If any file necessary for running the OS is damaged, use the following procedures to recover the system. IMPORTANT: After recovering the system, see "Updating the System" in Chapter 5 and be sure to update the system. Also, you need to update all the drivers after the system update. For more information, see "Installing and Setting Device Drivers" in Chapter 5. If the hard disk drive cannot be recognized, you cannot recover the system.
8-40 Troubleshooting Maintenance Tools The Maintenance Tools utility is a tool for maintaining the serve and analyzing the trouble. Starting the Maintenance Tools The Maintenance Tools utility can be started as follows. 1. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server in this order. 2. Insert the ExpressBuilder DVD supplied with your server into the optical disk drive of your server. 3. Press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete to reboot the server from the ExpressBuilder.
Troubleshooting 8-41 When you use a local console When you use a remote console 6. Each tool is selected, and it starts.
8-42 Troubleshooting Function of Maintenance Tools The following functions can be executed in the Maintenance Tools. Maintenance Utility The Off-line Maintenance Utility is started in Maintenance Utility. The Off-line Maintenance Utility is an OS-independent maintenance program. When you are unable to start the OS-dependent NEC ESMPRO to troubleshoot a problem, the Off-line Maintenance Utility can be used.
Troubleshooting 8-43 BIOS/FW Updating This menu allows you to update the software module such as BIOS and firmware of the server by using the update disk (3.5-inch floppy disk) that is distributed from Bull 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.
8-44 Troubleshooting Maintenance Tools with Remote Console This subsection describes the procedures for using Maintenance Tools with remote console. The Maintenance Tools utility contains the remote console feature that allows the system administrator to set up the server from the management workstation (management PC) via the network or the server's COM B (serial) port. IMPORTANT: Do not use this feature on any other computer than the server, or on any other server obtained without the ExpressBuilder.
Troubleshooting 8-45 Starting The following two methods are available to start the server. Running Maintenance Tools from the management PC via LAN Running Maintenance Tools from the management PC via direct connection (COM B) For the procedure for starting Maintenance Tools with Remote Console, refer to the document of NEC ESMPRO Manager. IMPORTANT: Do not change the boot device order in BOOT menu in BIOS SETUP.
8-46 Troubleshooting RESETTING THE SERVER If the server halts before starting the OS, press and hold Ctrl and Alt and press Delete. This restarts the server. Pressing the RESET switch on the front panel reboots the server. RESET switch IMPORTANT: Resetting the server clears the DIMM memory and the data in process. Before resetting the server when it is not frozen, make sure that no processing is in progress.
Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server This chapter describes the internal optional devices available for the server, the procedures for installing or removing these optional devices, and notes on using them. IMPORTANT: Optional devices described in this chapter may be installed or removed by any user. However, Bull does not assume any liability for damage to optional devices or the server or malfunctions of the server resulted from installation by the user.
9-2 Upgrading Your Server SAFETY NOTES Observe the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely and properly. 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 1-3 to 1-12 for details. Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Do not remove the lithium battery. Disconnect the power plug before working with the server.
Upgrading Your Server 9-3 ANTI-STATIC MEASURES The server contains electronic components sensitive to static electricity. Avoid failures 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 cabinet before touching a component to discharge static electricity from your body.
9-4 Upgrading Your Server PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Follow the procedure below to prepare before installing or removing components. 1. Shutdown the OS. Shutdown process is not required if the hard disk drives and the additional power supply units are hot-swappable. 2. Unlock the front bezel with the security key. Unlocked 3. Remove the front bezel from the chassis. 4. Press the POWER switch to power off the server (the POWER LED goes off). 5.
Upgrading Your Server 9-5 Press this button to unlock the server To place the server in the rack, push it back into the rack while pushing the right and left release levers (blue) forward or rearward. Release lever (blue) IMPORTANT: Be very careful not to get your finger caught in the levers or rails.
9-6 Upgrading Your Server HARD DISK DRIVE The disk interface, number and size of hard disk drives depend on the server model, as described below. The IDs of hard disk drive (channel numbers or port numbers) are also predefined. 3.5-inch Disk Model SATA hard disk drive The Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) or optional RAID Controller (LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2) supports serial ATA (SATA) interface. Up to three hard disk drives (mounted on the dedicated 3.5-inch width tray) can be installed.
Upgrading Your Server 9-7 SAS hard disk drive Can be used only when the optional RAID Controller (LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2) is installed. Up to three hard disk drives (mounted on the dedicated 3.5-inch width tray) can be installed. IMPORTANT: Use the hard disk drives authorized by Bull. Installing a third-party hard disk drive may cause a failure of the server as well as the hard disk drive. Purchase hard disk drives of the following models: – 73.2GB, 15000 rpm, SAS – 146.
9-8 Upgrading Your Server 2.5-inch Disk Model The Internal RAID Controller supports SAS interface. Up to six hard disk drives (mounted on the dedicated 2.5-inch tray) can be installed. IMPORTANT: Use the hard disk drives authorized by Bull. Installing a third-party hard disk drive may cause a failure of the server as well as the hard disk drive. Purchase hard disk drives of the following models: – 73.2GB, 10000rpm , SAS – 146.5GB, 10000rpm, SAS – 300GB, 10000rpm, SAS – 36.3GB, 15000rpm, SAS – 73.
Upgrading Your Server 9-9 Installation Take the following steps to install a hard disk drive. This procedure applies to all the hard disk drive bays. See the next section for the procedure "Installing a hard disk drive in the flex bay". NOTE: Any hard disk drive can be installed or removed in or from the server only by removing the front bezel. IMPORTANT: In the RAID System, use the hard disk drives having the same specification including the capacity.
9-10 Upgrading Your Server 5. Unlock the hard disk drive handle. 6. With the handle in the fully open position, firmly hold the drive carrier and handle, and insert it into the chassis. IMPORTANT: Do not push on the handle until the handle begins to close by itself. Carefully hold the hard disk drive with both hands. Do not press the POWER switch during the installation or removal of the hard disk drive if your server is running.
Upgrading Your Server 9-11 7. When the handle begins to close by itself , slowly close the handle. The drive carrier is locked when a "click" is heard. IMPORTANT: 8. Be careful not to get your finger caught between the handle and tray. Push the drive further to check if it is firmly secured. Power on the server, and run SETUP utility. Select [Boot] menu to set the boot priority. When you have installed an additional hard disk drive, the boot priority stored in the BIOS is cleared.
9-12 Upgrading Your Server 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier. 2. Locate the slot in which you are going to install a hard disk drive. The server has six slots. Fill the vacant slots with hard disk drives from the lower port number. 3. Remove the dummy tray or drive carrier if installed. IMPORTANT: 4. Keep the dummy tray for future use. The purpose of a dummy tray is to increase the cooling effect in the server.
Upgrading Your Server 9-13 5. Firmly hold the drive carrier, and insert it into the slot. 6. Put your fingers on the front of the drive carrier. 7. Push the drive carrier into the slot until it stops. IMPORTANT: Check that the handle is hooked to the frame when having inserted the hard disk drive. Be careful not to get your finger caught between the handle and tray. NOTE: The hard disk drive bay is located close to the POWER switch.
9-14 Upgrading Your Server IMPORTANT: Be careful not to get your finger caught between the handle and tray. Push the drive further to check if it is firmly secured. NOTE: Check that the handle is hooked to the frame when having inserted the hard disk drive. 9. Power on the server, and run the SETUP utility. Select the [Boot] menu to set the boot priority. When you have installed an additional hard disk drive, the boot priority stored in the BIOS is cleared. See Chapter 4 for details. 10.
Upgrading Your Server 9-15 Removal Take the following steps to remove a hard disk drive: NOTE: If you are removing a failing hard disk drive, check that the DISK LED of the hard disk drive is amber before starting the removal. DISK LED DISK LED 3.5-inch hard disk drive 2.5-inch hard disk drive 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier. 1. 2. Unlock the front bezel with the security key, and remove the front bezel. 3.
9-16 Upgrading Your Server 4. Firmly hold the handle and hard disk drive, and pull out the hard disk drive. 5. If using the server with the hard disk drive removed, install the dummy tray in the vacant slot to ensure the cooling efficiency. 6. Install the front bezel you removed in step 2.
Upgrading Your Server 9-17 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier. 2. Unlock the front bezel with the security key, and remove the front bezel. 3. Push the lever to unlock, and open the handle. IMPORTANT: Do not press the POWER switch during the installation or removal of the hard disk drive if your server is running. 4. Firmly hold the handle and hard disk drive, and pull out the hard disk drive. 5.
9-18 Upgrading Your Server Notes on Replacing Hard Disk Drives in the RAID System When the hard disk drives are in a RAID system, you can restore the state before an error occurs, using the auto-rebuild feature that stores the data in the old hard disk drive into a new one. The auto-rebuild feature is available for the RAID1, RAID5, RAID6, RAID10, or RAID50. Auto-rebuild is carried out when you hot-swap a failed hard disk drive with a new one (replace the disk while the server is powered on).
Upgrading Your Server 9-19 POWER SUPPLY UNIT Your server contains one or two power supply units. The second power supply unit is optional and provides a redundant configuration that ensures continued operation of the system in the unlikely event one of the power supply unit fails. Power supply Power supply slot (option) slot (standard) Installation Take the following steps to install a power supply unit: 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier.
9-20 Upgrading Your Server 3. Insert the power supply unit. IMPORTANT: Do not touch the terminals of the power supply unit. Contact terminals 4. Grasp the handle and firmly push the power supply. The power supply unit is locked when a distinct "click" is heard.
Upgrading Your Server 9-21 5. Connect two power cords. Use the power cord provided with the standard power supply unit and the one provided with the system. The AC POWER LEDs flash when the power cords are connected. Power supply unit (Standard) Power cord Power supply unit (Option) Power cord 6. Power on the server. The AC POWER LEDs go on. AC POWER LED Option 7. Standard Confirm, by the STATUS LED or on the POST screen, that there are no errors related to the power supply units.
9-22 Upgrading Your Server Replacing a Failing Power Supply Unit Replace only a failing power supply unit. IMPORTANT: Do not remove a power supply unit operating normally. NOTE: If one power supply unit fails while the server contains two power supply units in a redundant configuration, the failing power supply unit can be replaced while the system is running (power-on state). (Skip step 2.) 1. Locate the failing power supply unit : the AC POWER LED on the rear of the power supply unit is lit amber. 2.
Upgrading Your Server 9-23 TOP COVER Open the top cover when installing/removing a processor, or reconnecting an internal cable. Removal 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Slide the top cover toward the rear of the server while pressing the lock button on the cover. 4. Lift off the top cover from the server.
9-24 Upgrading Your Server DIMM Install additional DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) in the DIMM sockets on the mother board in the server. The mother board features 12 DIMM sockets . NOTE: Up to 96GB of memory (8GB DIMM × 12) can be installed. (The factory-installed DIMMs need to be replaced in this case.) Two DIMMs of 1GB are factory-installed in CPU1-DIMM1 and CPU1-DIMM2 (in standard configuration). IMPORTANT: The DIMM is extremely sensitive to static electricity.
Upgrading Your Server 9-25 Installation Order Installation order depends on the number of CPUs installed. 1-CPU configuration: Install DIMMs starting from the smallest slot number. 2-CPU configuration: Alternately install DIMMs starting from the smallest slot number of each CPU. Install DIMMs starting from the largest capacity and from the smallest slot number (8GB → 4GB → 2GB → 1GB).
9-26 Upgrading Your Server IMPORTANT: If CPU2 is not installed, CPU2_DIMM1 through CPU2_DIMM6 are not available. If additional 8 GB memory boards are installed, be sure to install DIMMs starting from the smallest socket number. NOTE: Memory mirroring and LockStep (x8 SDDC) features are optional. Contact your service representative for details. For configuration, see "Using the Memory RAS Features" described later.
Upgrading Your Server 9-27 Memory Clock Memory clock speed depends on CPU model and whether the additional 8-GB memory board is installed or not. Xeon E5502/E5504 Always operates at 800MHz regardless of DIMM type. Xeon E5520/X5550/X5570 Operates at 800MHz when the following conditions are satisfied. In other cases, operates at 1066MHz. The memory clock is stationary for each CPU. An additional 8-GB memory board is installed and each CPU has four or more DIMMs installed.
9-28 Upgrading Your Server Installation Install a DIMM as follows. IMPORTANT: The server supports DIMMs of only the low-profile type (30 mm (1.2 inches) in height). It does not support DIMMs exceeding the specified height. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Remove the top cover. 4. Locate the DIMM socket in which you are going to install DIMM. 5.
Upgrading Your Server 9-29 If POST displays an error message, note down the message and see the POST error messages listed in Chapter 8. 13. Run the BIOS SETUP utility and select [Advanced] → [Memory Configuration] to verify that the installed DIMM shows the status "Normal". (See Chapter 4 or details.) 14. Select "Yes" for [Reset Configuration Data] on the [Advanced] menu. This setting is required to change the hardware configuration data. See Chapter 4 for details. 15.
9-30 Upgrading Your Server Removal Remove the DIMM as follows. NOTE: To remove the failed DIMM, check the error message appearing in POST or use NEC ESMPRO to identify the DIMM socket (group) in which the failed DIMM is installed. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Remove the top cover. 4. Open the clips at each end of the socket from which you remove the DIMM. The DIMM pops out of the socket 5.
Upgrading Your Server 9-31 Using the Memory RAS Features The server has a RAS feature including "Standard memory configuration (x4 SDDC ECC memory), "Memory mirroring feature", and "LockStep (x8 SDDC ECC memory) feature. SDDC (Single Device Correction) allows automatic correction of memory error (multi-bit error). IMPORTANT: The memory mirroring and LockStep features are not available in the normal memory configuration. Contact your service representative for details.
9-32 Upgrading Your Server Memory Mirroring The memory mirroring feature writes the same data into two groups of DIMMs corresponding with each other between memory channels (channels 0 and 1) to provide data redundancy. IMPORTANT: The memory mirroring feature uses channels 0 and 1. In memory mirroring configuration, the memory channel 2 of each CPU (CPU1-DIMM3/6, CPU2-DIMM3/6) is disabled.
Upgrading Your Server 9-33 Install memory devices in the following order: 1-CPU configuration 2-CPU configuration 2 4 2 4 2 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 Mother board The following mirroring cannot be configured: Memory mirroring within a specific memory channel
9-34 Upgrading Your Server Notes on Configuring Memory Mirroring In memory mirroring configuration, the menus related to memory mirroring in BIOS SETUP are grayed out and unselectable in the following cases: When you additionally install DIMMs that disable the memory mirroring When you remove DIMMs, thus disabling the memory mirroring In this case, execute [Load Setup Defaults] to cancel the memory mirroring configuration. 1. Note down the settings in BIOS SETUP. 2.
Upgrading Your Server 9-35 LockStep Feature (x8 SDDC) With the LockStep feature, the DIMMs in two groups corresponding to two memory channels (channels 0 and 1) are multiplexed and operated in parallel to enable x8 SDDC (x8 Single Device Data Correction). With this feature, a single device can detect and correct one- to eight-bit error. IMPORTANT: The LockStep feature uses channels 0 and 1. In LockStep configuration, the memory channel 2 of each CPU (CPU1-DIMM3/6, CPU2-DIMM3/6) is disabled.
9-36 Upgrading Your Server The LockStep feature can be used under the following conditions: Install two DIMMs that operate in parallel. All the installed DIMMs should have the same capacity. Run SETUP (see Chapter 4), change parameters appropriately in the menu selected as shown below, save the settings and exit from SETUP. Select [Advanced] → [Memory Configuration submenu] → [Memory RAS Feature] → [Lock Step].
Upgrading Your Server 9-37 Notes on Configuring LockStep In LockStep configurations, the menus related to LockStep in the BIOS SETUP utility are grayed out and unselectable in the following cases: When you additionally install DIMMs, LockStep is disabled When you remove DIMMs, LockStep is disabled. In this case, execute [Load Setup Defaults] to cancel the LockStep configuration. 1. Note down the settings in the BIOS SETUP utility. 2. Press F2 during POST to run BIOS SETUP utility. 3.
9-38 Upgrading Your Server PROCESSOR (CPU) Another CPU may be installed in addition to the standard CPU (Intel® Xeon® Processor). IMPORTANT: The CPU 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 CPU. Do not touch the CPU pins by a bare hand or place the CPU directly on the desk. For static notes, see the section "Anti-static Measures" described earlier.
Upgrading Your Server 9-39 Installation Take the following steps to install the CPU. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Remove the top cover. 4. Remove the processor duct from the chassis. IMPORTANT: Make sure not to damage the internal cables. 5. Locate the CPU socket in which you are going to install the CPU. 6. Remove the four screws, and remove the CPU dummy cover.
9-40 Upgrading Your Server 7. Open the socket lever by pushing the lever down and away from the socket. 8. Lift the load plate. IMPORTANT: Do not touch the socket contacts. 9. Remove the protective socket cover from the load plate. IMPORTANT: Do not discard the protective socket cover. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the socket.
Upgrading Your Server 9-41 10. Take out the new processor, and hold it with your thumb and index fingers oriented as shown in the figure below. Notch Pin Marker Key Pin Marker NOTES: Align notches with the socket. Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding it in the socket. IMPORTANT: Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to touch the bottom of the processor. 11. While pressing down on the load plate, close and engage the socket lever.
9-42 Upgrading Your Server 12. Install the heat sink on the CPU and fix the heat sink with four screws. Make sure that the screws align with the screw holes. If not, the screws may damage the mother board. Notches NOTE: Be aware of how the heat sink is oriented (see figure below).
Upgrading Your Server 9-43 13. Make sure that the heat sink sits flush. NOTES: 14. If the heat sink is not flush, remove it, and then install it again. The following probably causes the heat sink not to be flush: – The CPU is not positioned correctly. – All screws are not completely tightened. Do not move the secured heat sink. Reinstall the processor duct. NOTES: Check to see that the processor duct is firmly installed with no clearance between the duct and the chassis.
9-44 Upgrading Your Server 15. Install the covers you removed previously. 16. Power on the server, start the SETUP utility, and set "Processor Retest" of "Processor Settings" on the Main menu to "Enable". 17. Verify that POST does not disply error messages. If POST displays an error message, note down the message and see the POST error messages listed in Chapter 8. 18. Set "Reset Configuration Data" on the Advanced menu to "Yes". This setting is required to change the hardware configuration data.
Upgrading Your Server 9-45 Removal To remove the CPU, refer to steps 1 and 4 of the installation procedure and do the reverse procedure from steps 12 to 7. IMPORTANT: Do not remove a CPU unless it is defective. After the operation, heat may make the cool seat at the bottom of the heat sink adhere to the CPU. To remove the heat sink from the CPU, first turn the heat sink to the left and right lightly to make sure that the heat sink can be apart from the CPU.
9-46 Upgrading Your Server PCI BOARD The server has a riser card assembly on the mother board that allows the installation of PCI boards. The riser card assembly can accomodate up to two PCI boards. Insert PCI boards for network extension and file device function extension into PCI board slots in each riser card. IMPORTANT: The PCI board is extremely sensitive to static electricity.
Upgrading Your Server 9-47 Riser card slot (Dedicated to low-profile PCI boards) Riser card slot (Dedicated to full-height PCI boards) Slot for RAID Controller Mother board FRONT REAR PCI board slot Connector pins for riser card slot Riser card (low-profile side) Connector pins for riser card slot Riser card (full-height side) PCI board slot
9-48 Upgrading Your Server Notes Observe the following notes when installing/removing a PCI board: Do not touch the terminals of the riser cards and the leads of electronic components with your bare hand. Fingerprints and dust left on them may cause the server to malfunction due to a connection failure or damage to the leads. A riser card is designed for installing only low-profile PCI boards or full-height PCI boards. Before installing a PCI board, make sure of the card specification.
Upgrading Your Server 9-49 Installation Take the following steps to install a PCI board on the riser card: IMPORTANT: The full-height riser card is equipped with an "insulator (black)" to protect PCI boards. Do not remove the insulator, and handle it carefully. The insulator is not shown in the figures in this manual for simplifying the illustrations. NOTES: Each riser card supports low-profile or full-height PCI boards. Before installing a PCI board, check the type of the PCI board.
9-50 Upgrading Your Server 5. Remove the screw from the riser card, and remove the additional slot cover. NOTE: Keep the removed additional slot cover for future use. Additional slot cover Additional slot cover Low-Profile side Additional slot cover Full-height side 6. Install the PCI board on the riser card. Align the PCI board terminal section with the riser card slot, and firmly push the PCI board until it is fully seated.
Upgrading Your Server 9-51 IMPORTANT: Do not touch the terminals of the riser cards and PCI boards with your bare hand. Fingerprints and dust left on them may cause the server to malfunction. If the PCI board is not installed correctly, remove it, and then install it again. Be careful not to apply excess force to a PCI board or riser card. Doing so may damage the card. NOTES: 7. Confirm that the end of the PCI board bracket is inserted in the frame slot of the riser card.
9-52 Upgrading Your Server 8. Insert the riser module assembly into the slot on the mother board. Align the riser card terminal section with the slot on the mother board, and firmly push the riser module until it is fully seated. NOTES: 9. 10. There are catches on the riser card frame that are used to secure the riser card to the cabinet. When inserting the riser card, confirm that the catches are correctly fit into the holes on the rear of the cabinet.
Upgrading Your Server 9-53 IMPORTANT: Carefully remove the riser card taking care not to touch other components. 5. Remove the two screws securing the bracket, then remove the bracket. Screws 6. Remove the PCI bracket from the RAID Controller. Screws PCI bracket 7. Install the RAID Controller to the bracket that has been removed from the server chassis. Use the screws that were used for securing the PCI bracket.
9-54 Upgrading Your Server Screws
Upgrading Your Server 9-55 8. Install the RAID Controller in the server chassis, and secure it with the screws used for securing the bracket. Screws 9. Install the components you have removed. Removing RAID Controller Remove the RAID Controller in reverse order of the installation steps.
9-56 Upgrading Your Server Installing an Additional Battery for the RAID Controller Take the following steps to install an additional battery for the RAID Controller. 2.5-inch Disk Model 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Remove the top cover. 4. Remove the riser card. IMPORTANT: Carefully remove the riser card taking care not to touch the other components. 5. Disconnect the cables from the RAID Controller. 6.
Upgrading Your Server 9-57 Connector board Screw 8. Secure the RAID Controller to the server chassis. 9. Disconnect the fan cables (four cables at right side viewed from the front).
9-58 Upgrading Your Server 10. Remove the three screws securing the battery bracket, then remove the battery bracket. Screws 11. Connect the cable to the additional battery. Be aware of the face of the connector according to the figure below.
Upgrading Your Server 9-59 12. Secure the additional battery to the battery bracket with three screws. Use screws that come with the additional battery. Screws Install the additional battery in the portion enclosed with dashed line. 13. Secure the battery bracket to the server chassis with three screws, and connect the fan cable.
9-60 Upgrading Your Server 14. Route the cable as shown in the figure below.
Upgrading Your Server 9-61 – When connecting to the optional RAID controller installed in the low-profile slot
9-62 Upgrading Your Server – When connecting to the optional RAID controller installed in the full-height slot
Upgrading Your Server 9-63 15. Connect the cable to the connector board installed on the RAID Controller. Be aware of the face of the connector according to the figure below. 16. Install the components you removed previously.
9-64 Upgrading Your Server 3.5-inch Disk Model LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2: 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Remove the top cover. 4. Remove the riser card. IMPORTANT: Carefully remove the riser card taking care not to touch the other components. 5. Disconnect the cables from the RAID Controller. 6. Remove the screws from the RAID Controller, then remove the RAID Controller.
Upgrading Your Server 9-65 7. Install the connector board provided with the additional battery to the RAID Controller. Connector board Screw 8. Secure the RAID Controller to the server chassis. 9. Remove the three screws from the battery bracket, then remove the battery bracket.
9-66 Upgrading Your Server 10. Remove the additional battery by pushing the claw in the direction of arrow mark, then disconnect the cable. Claw Cable 11. Connect the cable to the additional battery. Be aware of the face of the connector according to the figure below.
Upgrading Your Server 9-67 12. Pass the battery cable through the hole on the battery bracket, then install the battery on the battery bracket. Cable hole 13. Connect the cable to the base board, then secure the base board to the additional battery with the provided screws.
9-68 Upgrading Your Server 14. Secure the battery bracket on which the additional battery is installed to the server chassis with screws. Screws 15. Route the cable as shown in the figure below.
Upgrading Your Server 9-69 16. Connect the cable to the connector board installed on the RAID Controller. Be aware of the face of the connector according to the figure below. 17. Install the components you removed previously.
9-70 Upgrading Your Server Other SAS controller: 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Remove the top cover. 4. Remove the riser card. IMPORTANT: Carefully remove the riser card taking care not to touch the other components. 5. Disconnect the cables from the RAID Controller. 6. Remove the RAID Controller from the riser card.
Upgrading Your Server 9-71 7. Remove the three screws from the battery bracket, then remove the battery bracket. Screws 8. Remove the additional battery by pushing the claw in the direction of arrow as shown below, then disconnect the cable.
9-72 Upgrading Your Server 9. Connect the cable to the additional battery. Be aware of the face of the connector according to the figure below. 10. Install the connector board provided with the additional battery to the RAID Controller.
Upgrading Your Server 9-73 11. Connect the cable to the additional battery. Be aware of the face of the connector according to the figure below. 12. Install the battery to the battery bracket, and secure the base board with three screws.
9-74 Upgrading Your Server 13. Secure the battery bracket on which the additional battery is installed to the server chassis with screws. Screw 14. Route the cable as shown in the figure below.
Upgrading Your Server 9-75 – When connecting to the RAID controller installed in the full-height slot 15. Connect the cable to the connector board installed on the RAID Controller. Be aware of the face of the connector according to the figure below. 16. Install the components you removed previously. Removing the Additional Battery of the RAID Controller Remove the additional battery of the RAID Controller in reverse order of the installation steps.
9-76 Upgrading Your Server USE OF INTERNAL HARD DISK DRIVES IN THE RAID SYSTEM Using the RAID Controller allows you to use hard disk drives in the device bays of the server and those in the optional expansion disk cabinet in the RAID System. IMPORTANT: Adding hard disk drives in a RAID System or changing the RAID level initializes hard disk drives.
Upgrading Your Server 9-77 3.5-inch Disk Model You can build a RAID System by using the Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) or an optional RAID Controller (LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2). Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID) If the setting of the RAID configuration jumper on the mother board is changed, the internal hard disk drives can be detected as RAID hard disk drives. See the figure below.
9-78 Upgrading Your Server Installation See "PCI Board" in this chapter and the manual that comes with the optional RAID Controller for the installation of a RAID Controller LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM. IMPORTANT: The riser card for low-profile PCI board differs from the one for full-height PCI board. Before installing a PCI board, make sure of the board specification. Some RAID Controller has LED cable connector to be used for indication of disk access.
Upgrading Your Server 9-79 2.5-inch Disk Model To build a RAID System, use the Internal RAID Controller. The hard disk drive bays are connected to the Internal RAID Controller at the factory. Standard Configuration Internal RAID Controller Use WebBIOS to configure the RAID System. See Chapter 4 for details.
9-80 Upgrading Your Server Notice Observe the following notes on configuring a RAID System: The installed hard disk drives (SAS drives or SATA drives) must have the same capacity and the same rotational speed. (The minimum number of required disks depends on the configuration of RAID (Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive [Independent] Disks).) Select/set a RAID level "RAID0", "RAID1", "RAID5", or "RAID6". IMPORTANT: To use RAID5, RAID50, or RAID6, RAID KEY FOR SAS CTRL 8708EM2 is required.
Upgrading Your Server 9-81 FLOPPY DISK DRIVE The 3.5-inch disk model has a bay to install an optional floppy disk drive on its front panel. IMPORTANT: Be sure to use the floppy disk drive authorized by Bull. You cannot install the floppy disk drive if an additional battery for the RAID controller is installed. Floppy disk drive bay Installation Take the following steps to install an optional floppy disk drive. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier. 2.
9-82 Upgrading Your Server 5. Slide the stay for bracket to the direction of the arrow marks shown in the figure below, and remove the stay. 6. Remove the floppy disk drive bracket by sliding it to the direction of the arrow marks shown in the figure below.
Upgrading Your Server 9-83 7. Insert and slide the floppy disk drive in the order shown by the arrow marks in the figure below. Engage the screw holes of the floppy disk drive with the claws on the server chassis, and fix the floppy disk drive. 8. Align the claw of the stay with the screw hole on the floppy disk drive, and secure it with a screw.
9-84 Upgrading Your Server 9. 10. Route the cable as shown in the figure below. Connect the cable to the USB FDD connector on the mother board. USB FDD connector FRONT REAR Mother board 11. Install the components you removed previously. Removal Remove the floppy disk drive in reverse order of the installation steps.
Upgrading Your Server 9-85 OPTICAL DISK DRIVE You may replace the factory-installed optical disk drive with an optional DVD drive. IMPORTANT: Be sure to use the DVD drive authorized by Bull. 2.5-inch Disk Model Optical disk drive bay 3.
9-86 Upgrading Your Server Replacement Procedure Take the following steps to install the optional DVD drive. 2.5-inch Disk Model 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Remove the top cover. 4. Remove the cable while holding both ends of the cable fixing bracket of the optical disk drive. 5.
Upgrading Your Server 9-87 6. Remove the three screws securing the optical disk drive, then remove the optical disk drive. Screws 7. Remove the optical disk drive bracket to the direction of the arrow marks as shown in the figure below.
9-88 Upgrading Your Server 8. Align the screw holes on the optional DVD drive with claws on the optical disk drive bracket (A). Claws Screw holes 9. Secure the drive with the three screws that were used for securing the optical disk drive to the bracket (B).
Upgrading Your Server 9-89 10. Install the optical disk drive bracket with optional DVD drive mounted to the server, then tighten the thumb screw to secure it. Thumb screw 11. Connect the SATA cable to the optional DVD drive. Then, fix the SATA cable with the cable fixing bracket. Cable fixing bracket SATA cable 12. Install the components you removed previously.
9-90 Upgrading Your Server 3.5-inch Disk Model 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Remove the top cover. 4. Remove the cable while holding both ends of the cable fixing bracket. 5. Remove the screw from the optical disk drive bracket, then remove the optical disk drive bracket. Move the bracket to the left, as viewed from the front of server. Cable fixing bracket Screw 6.
Upgrading Your Server 9-91 7. Insert the optional DVD drive into the slot. Align the screw holes on the optional DVD drive with the claws on the slot, then move the drive to the right. 8. Secure the optional DVD drive with the optical disk drive bracket. Then, tighten the screw. Cable fixing bracket Screw 9. 10. Optical disk drive bracket Connect the SATA cable to the optional DVD drive. Then, fix the SATA cable with the cable fixing bracket. Install the components you removed previously.
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Appendix A Specifications 3.5-inch disk model Item CPU Chipset Memory Auxiliary storage device Type Clock 3rd Cache Standard Maximum Intel® Hyper Threading Technology Intel® Turbo Boost Technology Intel® 64 Intel® Virtualization Technology Memory module Minimum Maximum Error check Hard disk drive (standard) Hard disk drive (maximum) Hot-plug hard disk drive Optical disk drive Floppy disk drive Additional Hard disk drive bay bay 3.
A-2 Specifications Item LAN interface Interface Keyboard/mouse Monitor Serial USB2.0 Network Redundant power supply Redundant fan External Front bezel / Inner rail / dimensions Protruding portion excluded (mm) Front bezel / Inner rail / Protruding portion included Weight (Max.
Specifications A-3 2.5-Inch disk models Item CPU Chipset Memory Auxiliary storage device Type Clock 3rd Cache Standard Maximum Intel® Hyper Threading Technology Intel® Turbo Boost Technology Intel® 64 Intel® Virtualization Technology Memory module Minimum Maximum Error check Hard disk drive (standard) Hard disk drive (maximum) Hot-plug hard disk drive Optical disk drive Floppy disk drive Additional Hard disk drive bay bay 3.
A-4 Specifications Item External Front bezel / Inner rail / dimensions Protruding portion excluded (mm) Front bezel / Inner rail / Protruding portion included Weight (Max.
Appendix B Other Precautions Transfer Rate of the On-board LAN controller The mother board includes the two network interface controllers that supports 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T networks and a capable of full or half duplex. Both controllers can automatically detect and switch for network speed and transfer mode connected to the HUB. However, for proper network operation, specify the "Link Speed & Duplex" value the same as the value specified for HUB.
B-2 Other Precautions Do not leave the floppy disk with foods and drinks, or in a place exposed to cigarette smoke. Do not leave the floppy disk near any form of liquid or a chemical or in a place where a chemical may be accidentally sprayed over them. Do not place any magnetic objects (e.g., magnet) near the floppy disk. Do not clip the floppy disk or drop it. Keep the floppy disk in a floppy disk case that protects it from magnetism and dust.
Other Precautions B-3 CD/DVD Discs Keep the following notes in mind to use the disc for the server: Press the center of the storage case to remove the disc from the case. Do not drop the disc. Do not place anything on the disc or bend the disc. Do not attach any label onto the disc. Do not touch the signal side (nothing is printed on this side) with your hand. Place the disc with its printed side upward and gently put it on the tray.
B-4 Other Precautions NOTE: The keyboard functions depend on the software. Refer to the manual that comes with the software for details.
Other Precautions B-5 Mouse Like the keyboard, the mouse is a device to instruct your computer. Many OS's and application software require the mouse for operation. NOTE: Functions assigned to the mouse buttons vary depending on the software. For details, refer to the manual provided with the software. Use the mouse on a clean desk. Using the mouse on a dusty or dirty desk disturbs smooth movement or normal operation of the mouse. When your mouse movement seems dull, clean your mouse.
Appendix C IRQ The factory-set interrupt requests is listed below. Find an appropriate one to install an optional device.
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Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2008 This section explains how to install the Windows Server 2008. NOTICE Read the following notes or information before installing the Windows Server 2008.
D-2 Installing Windows Server 2008 Updating System If you modified the Windows system, execute "Update the system" in the Autorun Menu. Installing on the Mirrored Volume When re-installing the OS to a hard disk drive which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk, only the simple dynamic volume is available for installation.
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-3 Example: The partition size required for a system with an installed memory size of 512 MB and a full installation of the operating system: 11,600MB + (512MB x 1.5) + (512MB + 300MB) + application size = 13,180MB + application size. If the provided partition size is smaller than that required to install the OS and paging file, expand the partition size or utilize a larger disk.
D-4 Installing Windows Server 2008 INSTALLING Windows Server 2008 Preparations for Installation ExpressBuilder DVD Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard (DVD-ROM) / Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise (DVD-ROM) User's Guide Getting Started Windows Server 2008 OEM-Disk for ExpressBuilder Creating "Windows Server 2008 OEM-Disk for ExpressBuilder" In case using Onboard RAID controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID), befor installing create "Windows Server 2008 OEM-Disk for ExpressBuilder".
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-5 8. Windows Server 2008 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER will be created. Write-protect and attach a label, then keep it safely. Create from [Autorun Menu] This menu requires Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows Server 2003 (or later). You can create Windows Server 2008 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER from [Autorun Menu], if you have the computer on which the above operating systems operate. Follow the steps below. 1. Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. 2.
D-6 Installing Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2008. IMPORTANT: The installation procedure depends on your environment. Follow steps below appropriate to your environment. 1. Turn on your system. IMPORTANT: To install Windows Server 2008, you may need to update BIOS. To check if your system needs a BIOS update, go to: www.bull.com. 2.
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-7 6. The following message is displayed. Load Driver A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing. If you have a driver for floppy disk, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive, please insert it now. Note; If the Windows installation media is in the CD/DVD drive, you can safely remove it for this step. [Browse] [OK] [Cancel] Insert the Windows Server 2008 x64 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER into the floppy disk drive, and press [Browse].
D-8 Installing Windows Server 2008 Select [I have selected the edition of Windows that I purchased], and then click [Next]. You will see only possible editions that have been determined by Windows based on the key you entered in step 9. NOTE: The Windows versions listed on the screen vary depending on the Windows Server 2008 DVD-ROM you are using. 11. Read the license terms carefully. If you agree, select [I accept the license terms], and then click [Next].
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-9 12. Select the type of installation you want. [Custom (advanced)] is selected below. 13. Select the disk where a partition will be created, and then click [Drive Option]. IMPORTANT: If the partition has already been created, go to step 16. 14. Click [New], enter a partition size, and then click [Apply]. 15. Select the partition created in step 12, and then click [Format]. 16. Select the partition created, and then click [Next].
D-10 Installing Windows Server 2008 NOTE: If the disk drive contains ExpressBuilder DVD, you will be prompted to replace a media with that for OS installation. Insert the install media according to the on-screen message. Install Windows – Insert Disc Please insert Windows installation disc 1. OK 17. Cancel Log on to the system. The steps vary depending on the edition you selected in step 7. If you have selected a full installation 1.
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-11 4. On the [Initial Configuration Tasks] window, enter user information. If you have selected a Server Core installation 1. After a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 is completed, press Ctrl + Alt + Del. 2. Select [Other User]. 3. Log on to the system as an administrator. You need not enter your password in this dialog box. Click the button.
D-12 Installing Windows Server 2008 4. Before you log on, you will be prompted to change the password. Click [OK]. 5. Change the password, and then click the button. NOTE: The Windows Server 2008 password must combine uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers. 6. When the following message appears, click [OK].
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-13 7. At the command prompt, enter user information. NOTE: For more detailed procedure, see the "Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Step-By-Step Guide". After installations is completed, be sure to execute the tasks described in "Setup of Device Driver (Normally Install in Server)" and "Updating the System" of this chapter. 1. Turn on your system.
D-14 Installing Windows Server 2008 5. Click the [Install now ] button. The installation starts. 6. 7. Enter your product key, and then click [Next]. Select the edition of the Windows operating system that you purchased. Select [I have selected the edition of Windows that I purchased], and then click [Next]. You will see only possible editions that have been determined by Windows based on the key you entered in step 6.
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-15 NOTE: The Windows versions listed on the screen vary depending on the Windows Server 2008 DVD-ROM you are using. 8. 9. Read the license terms carefully. If you agree, select [I accept the license terms], and then click [Next]. Select the type of installation you want. [Custom (advanced)] is selected below. 10. You will be asked, "Where do you want to install Windows?".
D-16 Installing Windows Server 2008 If the Internal RAID Controller or LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2 is used: Select [Load Driver], and then click [Browse]. The folder reference dialog box appears. Select a path to the folder in the ExpressBuilderR DVD, and then click [OK].
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-17 NOTE: If the disk drive contains ExpressBuilder DVD, you will be prompted to replace a media with that for OS installation. Insert the install media according to the on-screen message. Install Windows – Insert Disc Please insert Windows installation disc 1. OK 16. Cancel Log on to the system. The steps vary depending on the edition you selected in step 7. If you have selected a full installation 1.
D-18 Installing Windows Server 2008 3. On the [Initial Configuration Tasks] window, enter user information. If you have selected a Server Core installation 1. After a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 is completed, press Ctrl + Alt + Del.
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-19 2. Select [Other User]. 3. Log on to the system as an administrator. You need not enter your password in this dialog box. Click the 4. button. Before you log on, you will be prompted to change the password. Click [OK].
D-20 Installing Windows Server 2008 5. Change the password, and then click the button. NOTE: The Windows Server 2008 password must combine uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers. 6. When the following message appears, click [OK]. 7. At the command prompt, enter user information. NOTE: For more detailed procedure, see the "Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Step-By-Step Guide".
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-21 Application Process of "Updating the System" "Updating the System" applies the drivers necessary for NovaScale R440 E2. 1. Log on to the system using an administrator account. 2. Insert the ExpressBuilder DVD into the optical disk drive. 3. Hereinafter, the setup process is depending on the content selected at [Installing Windows Server 2008], follow each of the instructions.
D-22 Installing Windows Server 2008 5. When the following message appears, click [No]. 6. When the following message appears, click [Yes] to restart the system. The system has been updated.
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-23 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standard drivers mounted on the device. For the information on installing and setting up the driver that is not described in this section, please refer to the document attached to the driver. LAN Driver and PROSet The LAN driver and PROSet have been installed automatically while your system was being updated in the previous section.
D-24 Installing Windows Server 2008 – Windows Server 2008 32-bit (x86) Editions: :\009\win\winnt\ws2008\ma21\apps\prosetdx\vista32\dxsetup.exe 3. In [Intel(R) Network Connections - InstallShield Wizard], click [Next]. 4. Select [Remove], and click [Next]. 5. Click [Remove]. Uninstallation starts automatically. 6. When [InstallShield Wizard Completed] appears, click [Finish]. Restart the system.
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-25 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. Two standard network drivers that are mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. 1. Open the [Device Manager] 2. Double-click [(Network Adapter Name)] in the list. 3. Click the [Link Speed] and specify the [Speed & Duplex] value the same as the value specified for HUB. 4. Click [OK]. Also, add or delete any protocols and services if necessary.
D-26 Installing Windows Server 2008 Setup Teaming IMPORTANT: Teaming is not supported with Windows Server Core. AFT/ALB setting must be done after System Update completed. Intel Pro/1000 GT and Intel Pro/1000 PT adapters do not support SFT. Please confirm the port setting of switching hub (L2) matches the server network adapter Teaming mode. 1. Open the [Device Manager]. 2. Open [Network adapters] → [Intel(R) xxx] properties. 3.
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-27 Remove Team 1. Open the [Device Manager]. 2. Click [Network adapters], and open [TEAM: "Team name"] properties. 3. Click [Setting] tab. 4. Click [Remove Team] button. 5. Click [Yes] to the message. 6. Confirm [TEAM: "Team name"] adapter in not existing in [Network adapters] tree and reboot the system. Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. 1. Start Device Manager. 2.
D-28 Installing Windows Server 2008 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you use standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with ExpressBuilder DVD attached to your system. Standard graphics accelerator drivers will be installed automatically. NOTE: The graphics accelerator driver is supported only on a server running a full installation. Use VGA on a server running a Server Core installation.
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-29 Installing RAID Controller Driver The installation procedure depends on your environment. Follow steps below appropriate to your environment. z If the Internal RAID Controller or LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2 is used: You do not need to install the driver manually. It is automatically installed by Windows Plug-and-Play. z If the Internal RAID Controller or LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2 is not used: Please install the driver by the following procedures. 1.
D-30 Installing Windows Server 2008 About Windows Activation Windows Server 2008 must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2008. Windows activation process is as follows. For a server running a full installation 1. Go to the Start menu, and in the Run dialog box, type slui, and press Enter. IMPORTANT: If the following message appears, Windows has already been activated on your system. Click [Close] to exit.
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-31 2. In the following screen, click [Type a different product key]. 3. Type the product key shown on your COA label, and click [Next].
D-32 Installing Windows Server 2008 4. Activate Windows. The Windows activation is complete.
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-33 For a server running a Server Core installation 1. At the command prompt, type Slmgr –dli, and press Enter. IMPORTANT: If the following message appears, Windows has already been activated on your system. Click 2. to exit. Type slmgr –ipk , and press Enter. * PID is your product key on the COA label. 3. Type slmgr –dti to obtain an installation ID for Windows activation, and press Enter. 4. See "%systemroot%\system32\slui\phone.
D-34 Installing Windows Server 2008 6. At the command prompt, type slmgr –atp , and press Enter. * CID is the confirmation ID that you received from the call center. The Windows activation is complete. Procedure to Set PAE Option If your system has a memory capacity in excess of 4GB, setting PAE option will enable the system to be installed with over 4GB of memory. IMPORTANT: "/PAE option" is not supported on Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition.
Installing Windows Server 2008 D-35 SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Set for collecting memory dump using the procedure described in Chapter 5.
Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions This section explains how to install the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. NOTICE Read the following notes or information before installing the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions.
E-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The ExpressBuilder DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack. Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition – OS installation media (with Service Pack 2) – OS installation media (No Service Pack) + Service Pack 2 – OS installation media (No Service Pack) Installing Service Pack You can install the Service Pack on the server.
Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions E-3 About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula.
E-4 Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 X64 EDITIONS Preparations for Installation ExpressBuilder DVD Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition (CD-ROM) / Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition (CD-ROM) Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Service Pack 2 (CD-ROM) User's Guide Getting Started Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER
Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions E-5 Creating "Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER" Before installing, create Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER. NOTE: If you have already "Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER" for NovaScale R440 E2 Server which you are going to install Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions, you do not need to create it again.
E-6 Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions Create from [Autorun Menu] This menu requires Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows Server 2003(or later). You can create Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER from [Autorun Menu], if you have the computer on which the above operating systems operate. Follow the steps below. 1. Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. 2. Start the Operating System. 3. Insert the ExpressBuilder DVD into the optical disk drive of the server.
Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions E-7 Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. 1. Turn on the system power. 2. Insert the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition CD-ROM into the optical disk drive. 3. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset the system. After a bootable operating system has been installed on the hard disk drive, press Enter while the message "Press any key to boot from CD...
E-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions The screen of Step 5 is displayed. – [LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Server 2003 for x64)] (When Internal RAID Controller is installed.) – [LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Server 2003 for x64)] (When LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2 RAID Controller is installed.) – [LSI Embedded MegaRAID (Windows XP/2003 64-bit)] (When Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID™) is used.) 9.
Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions E-9 IMPORTANT: 14. In this case, 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. You can install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition DISC 2 after the application of "System update". Be sure to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition DISC 2. In this case, note that the [Windows Setup] screen is not displayed.
E-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions Updating the System - Applying Service Pack Update the system in the situation below: CPU is expanded (expanded to single processor to multi-processor). Modified system configuration. Recovered the system using recovery process. The system update brings the correction program provided by Microsoft to be applied to reinforce the system security. The system update is recommended. It is necessary to use ServicePack2 or more.
Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions E-11 Application Process of the Hotfix (KB921411) Apply the "Hotfix (KB921411)" before execute "Updating the System". 1. Log on to the system by the account with administrator authority to the server (such as administrator). 2. Insert the ExpressBuilder DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. 3. Click Start menu and [Run], and then execute the following command. \009\win\winnt\w2k3amd\qfe\enu\kb921411.
E-12 Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions Application Process of "Updating the System" "Updating the System" applies the drivers necessary for NovaScale R440 E2 . Follow this process after Hotfix for Windows x64 (KB921411) or Hotfix for Windows Server 2003 (KB921411) had been applied. NOTE: If you install Windows CD-ROM that contains Service Pack 2 to your system, you do not have to apply Service pack 2 again. 1. Log on to the system with the account that has administrative privilege (e.g.
Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions E-13 5. When the following message appears, "Updating the System" was finished. When you apply Service Pack: Click [Yes], and then go to Step 6. When you don't apply Service Pack: Click [No], and then go to Step 8. 6. When the following message appears, click [Yes]. 7. When the following message appears, select a Service Pack and click [Open] and then, according to a message, please apply it. 8.
E-14 Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions Recovery Process If "Updating the System" is executed before the application of the "Hotfix for Windows x64 (KB921411)", "!" may be displayed on the USB root hub. If "!" is displayed on the USB root hub, perform application of the "Hotfix for Windows x64 (KB921411)" and the "Updating the System" according to the following process. 1. Start the Windows Explorer, and click [Tools] and [Folder Options]. 2.
Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions E-15 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standard drivers mounted on the device. For the information on installing and setting up the driver that is not described in this section, please refer to the document attached to the driver. PROSet NOTE: All of the operation that related to Intel® PROSet is must be executed by administrator privileges. Operation by [Remote Desktop Connection] is prohibited.
E-16 Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. IP addresses is not be able to set when the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" check box OFF. This phenomenon will occur with the certain condition. Check ON the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" check box and IP address will be able to set. When PROSet is not installed 1.
Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions E-17 Optional Network Board Driver For utilize an optional Network Board (Intel Pro/100S, Pro1000MF, Pro/1000 MT, Pro/1000 GT, Pro/1000 PT), the network driver will be installed automatically. Therefore, the driver attached to the Network board should not be used. If you want to use optional Network Board Intel Pro/100S, install the driver stored in ExpressBuilder DVD.
E-18 Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions Setup Teaming IMPORTANT: AFT/ALB setting must be done after System Update completed. Intel Pro/1000 GT and Intel Pro/1000 PT adapters do not support SFT. Please confirm the port setting of switching hub (L2) matches the server network adapter Teaming mode. 1. Open the [Device Manager]. 2. Open [Network adapters] → [Intel(R) xxx] properties. 3. Click [Teaming] tab and check the [Team this adapter with other adapters] check box.
Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions E-19 Setting WOL Refer to the following procedure to enable WOL. When PROSet is not installed 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection]/[Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection #2] to open the adapter [Properties]. 3. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
E-20 Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions When PROSet is installed 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection]/[Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection #2] to open the adapter [Properties]. 3. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions E-21 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you utilize standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with ExpressBuilder DVD attached to your system. Standard graphics accelerator drivers will be installed automatically. Please follow the following procedure when you want to reinstall the driver individually. 1. Insert the ExpressBuilder DVD into the optical disk drive. If the autorun menu is displayed, close menu screen. 2.
E-22 Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions Installing RAID Controller Driver The installation procedure depends on your environment. Follow steps below appropriate to your environment. z If the Internal RAID Controller or LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2 is used: You do not need to install the driver manually. It is automatically installed by Windows Plug-and-Play. z If the Internal RAID Controller or LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2 is not used: Install the driver by the following procedures. 1.
Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions E-23 About Windows Activation Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Windows activation process is as follows. 1. Click [Run] on [Start] menu. Type as follows in the [Open:] box, and click [OK]. oobe/msoobe /a 2. When the screen as follows is displayed, click [Next].
E-24 Installing Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions The following screen is displayed. 3. Process "Windows activation" according to the following message. SETTING FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS Set for collecting memory dump using the procedure described in Chapter 5.
Appendix F Installing Windows Server 2003 This section explains how to install the Windows Server 2003. BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 Read the following notes or information before installing the Windows Server 2003.
F-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 Service Pack Which EXPRESSBUILDER Supports The ExpressBuilder DVD attached to the server supports following combination of the OS installation media and Service Pack.
Installing Windows Server 2003 F-3 If you install Windows Server 2003 R2, backup user data referring "Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation", and reinstall Windows Server 2003 R2. NOTE: "in-place upgrade" is to perform overwrite upgrade from Windows Server 2003 which already installed to Windows Server 2003 R2.
F-4 Installing Windows Server 2003 About the System Partition Size The system partition size can be calculated from the following formula.
Installing Windows Server 2003 F-5 INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 Preparations for Installation ExpressBuilder DVD Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (CD-ROM)/ Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition (CD-ROM), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition (CD-ROM)/ Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition (CD-ROM) Windows Server 2003 Service Pack (CD-ROM) User's Guide Getting Started Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER
F-6 Installing Windows Server 2003 Creating "Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER" Before installing, create Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER. NOTE: If you have already "Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER" for NovaScale R440 E2 Server which you are going to install Windows Server 2003, you do not need to create it again. You can create Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER with the following two procedures.
Installing Windows Server 2003 F-7 Create from [Autorun Menu] This menu requires Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows Server 2003 (or later). You can create Windows Server 2003 OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER from [Autorun Menu], if you have the computer on which the above operating systems operate. Follow the steps below. 1. Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. 2. Start the Operating System. 3. Insert the ExpressBuilder DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. The Menu will appear. 4.
F-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2003. 1. Turn on the system power. 2. Insert the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM into the optical disk drive. 3. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset the system. After a bootable operating system has been installed on the hard disk drive, press Enter while the message "Press any key to boot from CD..." is displayed at the top of the screen.
Installing Windows Server 2003 F-9 The screen of Step 5 is displayed. – [LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Server 2003 32-bit)] (When Internal RAID Controller is installed.) – [LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Server 2003 32-bit)] (When LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2 RAID Controller is installed.) – [LSI Embedded MegaRAID (Windows XP/2003)] (When Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded MegaRAID™) is used.) 9. Press S.
F-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 Press Enter, and go to Step 13. 13. When the following message is shown, press Enter to start "Welcome to Setup". IMPORTANT: If you install Windows Server 2003 on the hard disk larger than 2,097,152MB (2TB), you can specify only a value equal to or less than 2,097,152MB as partition size. 14. When the installation of Windows Server 2003 has finished, the system reboots automatically.
Installing Windows Server 2003 F-11 Procedure for License Authentication Product Key used in the procedure for license authentication should be matched with the COA label in which the product key contained in Windows Server 2003 is written. NOTES: Execute the activation within 30 days. System may be locked after 30 days is passed. COA label may be attached to your server.
F-12 Installing Windows Server 2003 Application Process of the Hotfix (KB921411) Apply the "Hotfix (KB921411)" before execute "Updating the System". 1. Log on to the system by the account with administrator authority to the server (such as administrator). 2. Insert the ExpressBuilder DVD into the optical disk drive of the server. 3. Click Start menu and [Run], and then execute the following command. \009\win\winnt\dotnet\qfe\enu\kb921411.
Installing Windows Server 2003 F-13 Application Process of "Updating the System" "Updating the System" applies the drivers necessary for NovaScale R440 E2. Follow this process after Hotfix for Windows Server 2003 (KB921411) had been applied. NOTE: If you install Windows CD-ROM that contains Service Pack 2 to your system, you do not have to apply Service pack 2 again. 1. Log on to the system with the account that has administrative privilege (e.g. administrator). 2.
F-14 Installing Windows Server 2003 7. When the following message appears, select a Service Pack and click [Open] and then, according to a message, please apply it. 8. When the following message appears, click [Yes] to restart the system. The system has been updated.
Installing Windows Server 2003 F-15 Recovery Process If "Updating the System" is executed before the application of the "Hotfix for Windows Server 2003 (KB921411)", "!" may be displayed on the USB root hub. If "!" is displayed on the USB root hub, perform application of the "Hotfix for Windows Server 2003 (KB921411)" and the "Updating the System" according to the following process. 1. Start the Windows Explorer, and click [Tools] and [Folder Options]. 2.
F-16 Installing Windows Server 2003 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standard drivers mounted on the device. For the information on installing and setting up the driver that is not described in this section, please refer to the document attached to the driver. PROSet PROSet is a utility that confirms the function of network contained in network driver.
Installing Windows Server 2003 F-17 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. When PROSet is not installed 1. Open the [Device Manager] 2. Double-click [(Network Adapter Name)] in the list. 3. Click the [Advanced] and specify the [Link Speed & Duplex] value the same as the value specified for HUB. 4. Click [OK]. When PROSet is installed 1.
F-18 Installing Windows Server 2003 3. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list. Setting item "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" "Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby" 4. Click [Advanced] tab and point to [Enable PME]. 5. Set the "Enable" in [Value]. 6. Click [OK]. 7. Reboot the system.
Installing Windows Server 2003 F-19 When PROSet is installed 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Point to [Network adapters] and double click [Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection]/[Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Dual Port Server Network Connection #2] to open the adapter [Properties]. 3. Click [Power Management] tab and change setting in [Wake On LAN] according to the following list.
F-20 Installing Windows Server 2003 Graphics Accelerator Driver If you utilize standard graphics accelerator drivers, update your system with ExpressBuilder DVD attached to your system. Standard graphics accelerator drivers will be installed automatically. Please follow the following procedure when you want to reinstall the driver individually. 1. Insert the ExpressBuilder DVD into the optical disk drive. If the autorun menu is displayed, close menu screen. 2.
Installing Windows Server 2003 F-21 Installing RAID Controller Driver The installation procedure depends on your environment. Follow steps below appropriate to your environment. z If the Internal RAID Controller or LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2 is used: You do not need to install the driver manually. It is automatically installed by Windows Plug-and-Play. z If the Internal RAID Controller or LSI Logic SAS CTRL 8708EM2 is not used: Install the driver by the following procedures. 1.
F-22 Installing Windows Server 2003 About Windows Activation Windows Server 2003 must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2003. Windows activation process is as follows. NOTE: When you use Windows Server 2003 R2, activation process is not needed. 1. Click [Run] on [Start] menu. Type as follows in the [Open:] box, and click [OK]. oobe/msoobe /a 2. When the screen as follows is displayed, click [Next].
Installing Windows Server 2003 F-23 The following screen is displayed. 3. Process "Windows activation" according to the following message.
F-24 Installing Windows Server 2003 Procedure to Set PAE Option If your system has a memory capacity in excess of 4GB, setting PAE option will enable the system to be installed with over 4GB of memory. IMPORTANT: However, the Microsoft operating system products which support /PAE switch option are limited. Refer to the following article in Microsoft Knowledge Base to check the supported products.
Appendix G Using a Client Computer Which Has a CD Drive The ExpressBuilder disk is DVD so that a client computer which you want to use for managing the server needs a DVD drive. If you want to install the management software of EXPRESSBUILDER to the client without the DVD drive, make a CD-R from ExpressBuilder DVD according to the following steps. NOTE: This procedure can copy only one CD at the purpose of installing the management software to the client. 1.
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Appendix H Product Configuration Record Table Use this table for information about setup and system environment change.
H-2 Product Configuration Record Table Monitor Type Backup Device Slot 1 Size Model name PCI Slot #1B Model name Model name Serial No. Date Installed Capacity Type number Serial No. Date Installed Serial No. Date Installed PCI Slot #1C Model name Serial No.
Product Configuration Record Table H-3 Software Firmware version OS Application of RUR media File system Bundled software installed Licensed software installed Application running when a failure occurred Apply FAT Others ( Name: Name: HPFS Version: Version: NTFS )
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