N8800-124F, EXP320J NEC Express5800/320Fd-LR N8800-125F, EXP320K NEC Express5800/320Fd-MR User's Guide 2nd Edition 10-2008 856-127506-121- B
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Keep this User's Guide handy for quick reference when necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS To use NEC Express5800 series safely, follow the instructions in this User's Guide. This guide explains components that pose a danger, types of dangers, and actions taken to prevent them; such components are labeled warning. This guide and warning labels use “WARNING” and “CAUTION” to indicate a danger depending on the degree.
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS USER'S GUIDE AND WARNING LABELS Attention Indicates a risk of an electric shock. Indicates a risk of a personal injury due to heat. Indicates a risk of catching your fingers. Indicates a risk of a fire or smoke. Indicates a general precaution or warning that is not defined herein. Indicates a risk of losing eyesight due to laser beam. Indicates a risk of an explosion. Indicates a risk of a personal injury.
Mandatory actions Unplug the server. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire. Indicates a general action to take that is not defined herein. Make sure to follow the instructions.
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.
安全注意事項 安全標示 請參考本用戶指南中的指示以安全使用NEC Express5800系列伺服器。 本用戶指南說明了設備何處有危險、危險類型、如何避免危險等。在設備可預計到的危險之處或其附近 貼有警告標籤。 用戶指南及警告標籤中，根據危險程度不同，使用“警告＂、“注意＂等詞，含義如下： WARNING 表示如不遵守該指示，可能引發人員傷亡。 CAUTION 表示如不遵守該指示，可能發生燒傷等身體損傷或造成物質損失。 對危險的提示表示有如下三種符號，具體含義如下所述： 表示該處可能發生危險。符號為危險內容的圖案。（注意） 表示禁止行為。符號中或其附近的圖案為禁止行為內容。（禁止行為） 表示強制行為。符號中的圖案為強制必須做的行為內容。即為避免危險必需的行為。（強 制行為） (用戶指南中範例) 注意符號 表示危險程度的用語 CAUTION 注意高溫。 本產品關閉電源後，內置硬碟等內部設備仍然處於高溫狀態。請在充分冷卻之後 進行拆裝。 禁止行為的提示符號（有可能沒 有此類提示） 危險提示內容
本書及警告標籤中使用的符號 注意 表示有觸電的危險。 表示有因高溫而負傷的危險。 表示有手指等被夾住的危險。 表示有冒煙或者著火的危險。 表示非特定的一般的提醒警告。 表示有因雷射導致失明的危險。 表示有爆炸的危險。 表示有受傷的危險。 禁止行為 表示非特定的一般禁止。 不要觸摸指定區域。有觸電或著火的危險。 不要用濕手觸摸。有觸電的危險。 遠離火源。有著火的危險。 遠離液體。如果沾到液體，有觸電或著火的危險。 請不要對本設備進行拆卸、修理、改造。有觸電和發生火災的危險。
強制行為 請將本設備的電源插頭從伺服器上拔下。有發生火災和觸電的危險。 對非特定的一般使用者的行為進行指示。請按照說明進行操作。 這是CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT。該標籤貼於系統的內部光碟。 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 注意： 本產品通過多餘的硬體模組提供硬體容錯性能。但是這並不表示能夠保證完全容錯。如，在以 下情況下可能發生宕機： – 軟體發生致命故障。 – 多餘硬體雙方均發生故障，不能運行。 – 時鐘產生器線路或內部連接背板等非多餘元件發生致命故障。 –切斷了整個系統的AC電源
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i PREFACE Welcome to the NEC Express5800/ft series. NEC Express5800/ft series is a “fault-tolerant (ft)” server focusing on “high reliability” in terms of fault-tolerance, in addition to “high performance,” “scalability,” and “general versatility” provided by NEC Express5800 series.
ii 開始 這次，請購買敝社的 Express5800/ft 服務器，實在謝謝。 Express5800/ft 服務器系列，是 Express5800 系列的「高性能」，「擴展性」，「通用性」的特長之外又加上， 考慮與耐故障性出色的「高(貴)的可靠性」，被開發了的「Fault Tolerant 服務器」。在要求是把向從不給 予由於在萬一障礙的發生中根據也雙重化，把障礙地方做為瞬間割開的事業務影響繼續做動作，一邊的 組件已經一方的組件業務交待順暢地進行，業務給予的損壞做為最小限度控制住的事可能的系統的本裝 置，高(貴)的可用性的基幹業務中也可以放心使用。再根據 Linux 操作系統的採用，能適用通用應用軟 件等，開放性也出色。 為了到最大限度拉出本裝置有的機能，很好地變成為變成使用之前正式文本為念，充分 地裝置的對待也請理解。
iii ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This User's Guide helps a user to properly setup and use the product. Consult this guide to ensure safety as well as to cope with trouble during a system setup and daily operation. Keep this manual handy. This User's Guide is intended for users who have a good knowledge on the basic use of Linux operating systems and general I/O devices such as a keyboard and mouse. How to Use This User's Guide This guide consists of eight chapters and appendices.
iv Additional symbols The following symbols are used throughout this User's Guide in addition to the caution symbols describe at the beginning.
v Accessories This product is shipped with various accessories. See the packing list to make sure everything is included and check the individual items. If some component is missing or damaged, contact your sales agent. Keep the accessories in a safe place. You will need them when you perform setup, addition of options, or replacement of failed components. To check NEC EXPRESSBUILDER components, see the attached list.
vi 關於正式文本 正式文本，是為了確實使用本裝置的輔導。在日常使用上，不知道的發生了事和情形壞事的時候，包含 對待上的安全性請利用。使正式文本與另冊的用戶指南(安裝編輯)一起請經常放置在實體旁邊無論 什麼時候被看。 正式文本，作為所說的關於 Linux 等的操作系統和鍵盤，鼠標的一般的輸入輸出設備等的基本的對待有 了充分的知識的用戶對象被記載。 關於正式文本的構成 正式文本與 8 個章從附錄被構成。各自的章象下面一樣的說明被記載。再者，卷末有索引。按照必要請 有效的利用。關於有關本裝置的安裝的說明請參照另冊的用戶指南(安裝編輯)。 第 1 章 為了安全確 實辦理使用上的注意本裝置必要的注意事項被記載。處理本裝置之前必定請讀。同時，關於用戶支持也 記載著。保守和各種各樣的服務，請希望支持的時候讀。 第 2 章 想預先知道的事 本裝置的各部分的名稱和那個功能，一般的操作和設備，關於零部件的處理說明著。 第 3 章 關於 Linux 的設 定和在操作 Linux 上的本裝置固有的安裝和操作說明。 第 4 章 關於系統的構成 本裝置內部被容納的基本輸入輸出系統的設定方法說明著。同時，關於出貨的時候的參數價值也記
vii 第6章 保守 關於本裝置的保守方法和保守工具的用法說明著。同時，需要如果移動裝置到保守時候，請遵從用這個 章說明的次序移動裝置。 第 7 章 故障嗎？想的時候 本裝置確實不做動作，「故障嗎？想」的時候，請懷疑實體的故障之前參照。 第 8 章 系統的升級 關於關於本裝置用的選擇的增設方法的注意事項和增設次序說明著。也請交換出現故障了的零部件的時 候參照。 附錄 A 方法 記載著本裝置的方法。 附錄 B Ｉ/Ｏ端口地址 用一覽顯示著本裝置內部的Ｉ/Ｏ端口地址的分配。 附錄 C 保守服務網一覽 是 NEC 守備株式會社的服務據點的地址和電話號碼的一覽。受到 保守的時候參照，請聯絡到附近的保守據點。 關於本文中的記號 除了正式文本卷頭表現了的安全有關的注意記號以外使用著 3 種記號。變成這些的記號和意義為理解， 請確實處理裝置。關於正式文本的 重要: 檢查: 裝置的對待，表現必須用軟件的操作保持的事情和特別應該做注意點。 暗示: 預先知道的話對錶現有用的信息，方便的事等。 需要在操縱裝置和軟件上預先做確認表示的點。 關於正式文本的再購買 如果被遺失了正式文本，最近的銷售店，或購買的銷售店請
viii 關於附屬品 本產品的捆包箱子的其中，對實體以外種種的附屬品進入著。確認參照添加的構成品表全部齊(整)的事， 請各自檢查。萬一不足的如果有東西和損傷的東西，請與購買的銷售店聯繫。 重要: 關於附屬品 - 添加品因為做安裝的時候和選擇的增設，實體成為出現故障了的時候必要最後一幕請保管。 - 關於添加品的「EXPRESSBUILDER」光碟的構成品，請參照包裝中有的構成品表。 - 操作系統添加的軟件登記卡，請所定事項記入之後，必定投進郵筒。 - 如果軟盤被添加，請採用軟盤的接應。同時，作為主人軟盤最後一幕保管添加的軟盤，請使用備份盤。 - 添加的軟盤再光碟，有在使用方法上犯錯誤的話變更了顧客的系統環境的可能。如果關於使用有不明 的點，不做困難的操作請對購買的銷售店，或保守服務公司詢問。
ix CONTENTS PREFACE........................................................................................................................... I ABOUT THIS USER’S GUIDE .................................................................................................... I How to Use This User's Guide ..................................................................................iii Additional symbols ...................................................................................................
x Operable Network Configuration ........................................................................... 3-9 Configuring Duplication.......................................................................................... 3-9 CHECKING THE DUPLICATING OPERATION OF MODULES.................................. 3-12 Evaluate Startup and Stop of PCI Modules ......................................................... 3-12 Evaluate Start and Stop of CPU Modules ....................................................
xi Procedure to Confirm.............................................................................................6-16 Procedure to Recover ............................................................................................6-17 Procedure to Check................................................................................................6-19 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................7-1 TO LOCATE THE ERRORS ........................
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Chapter 1 Precautions for Use This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server.
1-2 Precautions for Use 使用上的注意 本章包含著對服務器恰當安全的操作必要的信息。
Precautions for Use 1-3 WARNING LABELS Warning label is placed in the certain part of the system so that the user stays alert to possible risks. Do not remove or damage the label. If this label is missing, about to peel off, or illegible, contact your sales agent. The figures below show the location of this label on the server.
1-4 Precautions for Use 關於警告標籤 隱藏實體內的危險性的零部件和那個週邊警告標籤被粘貼。這個是為了請操縱本裝置的時候， 經常在顧客裡(上)認識能考慮的危險性的東西(揭下標籤，請別弄髒)。如果這個標籤沒被粘貼， 剝落懸掛著，髒等做不能辨認的時候購買的銷售店請聯絡。 對以下表現被本產 品粘貼的標籤的位置。 設備前部
Precautions for Use 1-5 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY This section provides precautions for using the server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper and safe use of the server. For symbol meanings, see "SAFETY INDICATIONS" described in the previous section. General WARNING Do not use the equipment in an operation where human lives are involved or high reliability is required.
1-6 Precautions for Use Use of Power Supply and Power Cord WARNING Do not handle a power plug with a wet hand. Do not plug/unplug a power cord with a wet hand. There is a risk of an electric shock. Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Never connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. There is a risk of a gas explosion. CAUTION Do not plug the attached cord in a nonconforming outlet. Use a wall outlet with specified voltage and power type. There is a risk of a fire or current leakage.
Precautions for Use 1-7 Installation, Relocation, Storage and Connection WARNING Disconnect the power cord(s) before installing or removing the equipment. Be sure to power off the equipment and unplug its power cords from the wall outlet before installation/relocation. All voltage is removed only when the power cords are unplugged. CAUTION Do not install or store the equipment in an unsuitable place. Install or store the equipment in such a place as specified in this User's Guide.
1-8 Precautions for Use 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.
Precautions for Use 1-9 Cleaning and Handling of Internal Devices WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Unless described herein, never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the equipment. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire as well as malfunction. Do not look into the optical disk drive. The optical disk drive uses a laser beam. Do not look or insert a mirror inside while the system is on.
1-10 Precautions for Use CAUTION Protect the unused connectors with the protective cap. The unused power cord connectors are covered with the protective cap to prevent short circuits and electrical hazards. When removing the power cord connector from the internal devices, attach the protective cap to the connector. Failure to follow this warning may cause a fire or an electric shock. During Operation CAUTION Do not pull out a device during operation. Do not pull out or remove a device while it works.
Precautions for Use 1-11 Rack-mount Model CAUTION Do not install the equipment on a nonconforming rack. Install the equipment on a 19-inch rack conforming to the EIA standard. Do not use the equipment without a rack or install it on a nonconforming rack. The equipment may not function properly, and there is a risk of damage to physical assets or injuries. For suitable racks, contact your sales agent. Do not attempt to install the server yourself.
1-12 Precautions for Use For Proper Operation Observe the following instructions for successful operation of the server. Failure to observe them could lead to malfunction or breakdown. Do not use a cellular phone or pager around the equipment. Turn off your cellular phone or pager when you use the equipment. Their radio waves may cause the equipment to malfunction. Perform installation in a place where the system can operate correctly. For details, see the separate volume “User’s Guide (Setup).
Precautions for Use 1-13 Disk devices: Approximately 2-3 hours Tape media: Approximately 1 day Make sure that the optional devices are attachable and connectable to the equipment. There is a risk of malfunctions that could lead to a breakdown of the equipment even if you could attach and connect. Make sure that your options are compatible with the system. If you attach any incompatible option, there is a risk of malfunction that could lead to a breakdown.
1-14 Precautions for Use DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT AND CONSUMABLES When you dispose of the main unit, hard disk drives, floppy disks, DVDs, optional boards, etc., you need to observe your local disposal rules. Dispose the attached power cable along with the equipment to avoid being used with other equipment. For details, ask your municipal office. IMPORTANT: For disposal (or replacement) of batteries on the motherboard, consult with your sales agent.
Precautions for Use 1-15 IF SYSTEM TROUBLE IS SUSPECTED Before sending the equipment for repair, try the following: 1. Check if its power cord and connection cables are attached correctly. 2. See “Error Messages” in Chapter 7 to check if there is a relevant symptom. If yes, take measures as instructed. 3. Certain software programs are required for operation of NEC Express5800/ft series. Check if these programs are properly installed. 4.
1-16 Precautions for Use Advice for Your Health Prolonged use of a computer may affect your health. Keep in mind the following to reduce stresses on your body: Sit in a good posture Sit on your chair with your back straight. If the desk height is appropriate, you will slightly look down at the screen and your forearms will be parallel to the floor. This “good” work posture can minimize muscle tension caused by sedentary work.
Precautions for Use 1-17 安全注意事項 本節講述安全使用本伺服器所需的注意事項。為了您正確安全地使用本伺服器，請仔細閱讀該節內容。 符號的相關說明請參考“安全標示（SAFETY INDICATIONS）＂說明。 一般注意事項 WARNING 不要用於危及人命和需要高度可靠性的操作上。 本產品不要安裝在醫療設備、原子能設備、航空宇宙機器、運輸設備等會危及人 命以及需要高度可靠性的設備和機器上，也不要使用本產品來控制這些機器。如 果將本產品用於這類系統的設備及機器，造成人身事故及財產損失等後果，本公 司概不負責。 發生冒煙、異味、雜音時不要使用。 發生冒煙、異味、雜音等時，請直接關閉電源POWER，並將電源插頭從插座上拔 下。然後請與經銷商或維護服務公司聯繫。繼續使用會導致火災。 不要插入鐵絲和金屬片。 不要將金屬片和鐵絲等異物插入通氣孔或軟碟機、光碟機的縫隙。有觸電的危險。 不要在未指定的場所使用本產品。 不要在未指定的環境中安裝伺服器機架。 否則，其他系統可能會受到影響，並且機架脫落可能導致火災或者人身傷害。有 關安裝環境和防震技術的詳細事項請參閱附帶的用戶手冊或與經銷商或維護服務
1-18 Precautions for Use 使用電源及電源線注意事項 WARNING 不要用濕手拿電源插頭。 不要用濕手插拔電源插頭。有觸電的危險。 不要把地線連接到煤氣管道上。 請勿將地線連接到煤氣管道上。有導致煤氣爆炸的危險。 CAUTION 不要插入未指定的插座。 電源請使用指定電壓及電源的壁式插座。使用未指定的電源會造成火災和漏電。 請避免使用延長線安裝設備。如果連接與本產品電源規格不相符的電線，會因過 熱而導致火災。 不要在一個插座上插接多個電源線。 插座如果超過額定電流，會因過熱而導致火災的危險。 不要只插入一半。 請將電源插頭直插到底部。如果插入一半會因接觸不良而發熱，造成火災。另外， 插入部如附著灰塵、水滴等，會因發熱導致火災。 不要使用未指定的電源線。 請使用下列規格的AC電源線。 此外，操作和連接電源線時請遵循以下注意事項。 不要拖拽電源線。 不要夾電源線。 不要彎折電源線。 不要使電源線靠近化學藥品。 不要扭曲電源線。 不要踩踏電源線。 不要在電源線上載入物品。 不要捆綁電源線。 不要對電源線進行改造、加工、修復。 不要用固定器等固定電源
Precautions for Use 1-19 安裝，移動，保管及連接注意事項 WARNING 在安裝或移動設備之前請拔下電源插頭。 在安裝或移動設備之前要切斷設備電源，並拔下電源插頭。只有在拔下電源線後， 設備的電壓才會消除。 CAUTION 不要安裝或存放在未指定的場所。 不要將本設備放置在如下場所和本書未指定的場所，有導致火災的危險。 灰塵較多的場所 熱水器旁等濕氣較高的場所 陽光直射的場所 不平穩的場所 請小心不要夾住或碰傷手指。 將本機器安裝到機架上或者從機架上卸載的時候，請務必小心以免被滑軌劃傷手 指。 不要在腐蝕性環境中使用或存放設備。 不要在有腐蝕性氣體（如二氧化硫、氫化硫、氮、氫、氨或臭氧等）的環境中使 用或存放本產品。 不要將本產品安裝在灰塵較多或含有腐蝕性物質如氯化鈉或硫磺等的地方。 不要將本產品安裝在空氣中含有過量金屬碎末或傳導粒子的地方。 上述環境可能導致本產品腐蝕或短路，因而損壞產品，甚至引起火災。 對產品安裝或存放環境有任何疑問，請與經銷商或維修服務公司聯繫。
1-20 Precautions for Use CAUTION 不要在插入插頭的狀態下進行信號線的連接。 在安裝/拆除可選配件或者拆裝信號線前先將電源線從插座拔下。即使電源已切 斷，在電源線連接的狀態下，可能因接觸信號線和介面產生觸電、或因短路而引 起火災。 不要使用未指定的信號線。 使用NEC指定的信號線，並在確認連接設備和介面後進行連接。使用未指定信號 線或連接錯誤等會造成短路、導致火災。 信號線的操作和連接，須遵守以下注意事項： 不要使用任何損壞的信號線接頭。 不要踩踏信號線。 不要在信號線上載入物品。 信號線接鬆動時不要使用。 不要使用任何損壞的信號線。
Precautions for Use 1-21 整理及操作內部設備時的注意事項 WARNING 不要自行拆卸、修理或改造本伺服器。 除本書記載的情況外，不要進行拆卸、修理、改造。否則，不但可能導致設備不 能進行正常運行，還有發生觸電和火災的危險。 不要看光碟機內部。 光碟機使用了雷射，請不要在電源打開的狀態下觀看內部或插入鏡子等。雷射射 射入眼睛有導致失明的危險（雷射肉眼看不見）。 不要擅自拆除鋰電池。 本產品內部安裝有鋰電池。請不要拆下電池。鋰電池靠近火或浸水均有可能發生 爆炸。 由於電池使用期限而導致設備不能正常運行時，不要自行拆卸、更換、充電等， 請與經銷商或維護服務公司聯繫。 清潔伺服器前請拔下電源插座。 整理或拆裝本設備內部的選購配置時，要切斷設備電源，並拔下電源插頭。即使 已關閉電源，但連接著電源線，接觸到任何內部設備也有觸電的危險。 另外，請經常拔下電源插頭，用乾布擦拭灰塵和附著物。有灰塵或水滴等附著時 會發熱，有導致火災的危險。 CAUTION 注意高溫 本產品關閉電源後，內置硬碟等內部設備仍然處於高溫狀態。請在充分冷卻之後 進行拆裝。 確認安裝完畢。 電源線和信號線、配件板要確實安裝
1-22 Precautions for Use CAUTION 請用保護蓋保護好未使用的介面。 請用保護蓋保護好未使用的電源線介面以防止短路或觸電。從內部設備上拔下電 源插頭時，用保護蓋蓋好介面，否則有導致火災或觸電的危險。 操作注意事項 CAUTION 不要在設備運行時拔出設備。 不要拔出或拆除運行中的設備。有導致系統故障和損壞的危險。 不要在打雷時觸摸機器。 打雷時請拔下電源插頭。如來不及拔下電源插頭，請不要觸摸設備及線纜等，防 止發生火災或觸電。 不要讓寵物靠近。 寵物的排泄物和毛髮進入設備可能導致火災和觸電。 設備上不要放置物品。 物品倒下可能引起傷亡，破壞硬體或導致火災。 不要將光碟機托盤拉出放置。 防止托盤中進入灰塵引起運轉錯誤。同時防止因碰撞等造成托盤損傷。
Precautions for Use 1-23 機架式伺服器的注意事項 CAUTION 不要將設備安裝在未指定的機架上。 請將設備安裝在符合EIA標準的19英寸機架上。一定要將設備安裝在指定的機架上 才能使用。否則設備可能無法正常使用，並有可能損壞機器零部件或導致人身傷 害。關於合適的機架，請與您的經銷商聯繫。 請不要自行安裝本設備。 為了避免人身傷害，請不要自行將本機器安裝到機架上。應該由受過專業訓練的 維護人員來安裝。 <僅供維護人員閱讀> 安裝機器時不能將機器的所有重量由一個地方來承載。 為了分散重量，應該加裝固定器或者同時安裝兩個或更多的機架，否則機架可能 會傾倒導致人身傷害。 不要擅自組裝零部件。 將前門和托架安裝到機架上至少需要兩人共同完成，否則可能會因為零部件跌落 而導致損壞或者人身傷害。 不要從不牢固的機架中抽出設備。 在抽出設備之前請確認機架已經被穩固器或者通過抗震技術固定。 不要從機架抽出兩個或者兩個以上的設備。 同時抽出兩個或者兩個以上的設備可能導致機架傾倒。一次只能抽出一個設備。 不要裝配過多電線。 為了避免火災和設備損壞，請務必確保不要超過線路的額定負載。有關電力設備 的安裝和電
1-24 Precautions for Use 操作注意事項 為使伺服器正常運行，請遵守以下注意事項。如無視這些注意事項進行操作可能導致伺服器的運行錯誤 和故障。 不要在設備附近使用行動電話或呼叫器。在本產品附近時請關閉行動電話及呼叫器電源，防止因電 波影響導致運轉錯誤。 請將本產品安放在能正常運行的場所。具體請參考分冊“用戶指南(安裝)＂。 關閉電源和取出軟碟前，請確認設備的訪問燈是否已滅。 電源切斷後，請間隔 30 秒以上再開啟電源。 一旦開啟了伺服器，在螢幕顯示“NEC＂圖示之前請不要關閉伺服器。 將附帶的電纜插在電壓為 100V 的電源插座上。 插上電源線纜後，請等待 30 秒以後再打開設備電源。 移動本產品前請關閉電源，拔掉電源插頭。 本產品在使用不符合標準的 CD（複製保護式 CD）時，不保證 CD 驅動器能夠識別。 請定期清潔本產品（具體步驟請參考第六章） 。定期清潔可使部分故障防患於未然。 為防止因雷擊等原因造成的瞬間電壓的下降，建議使用不間斷電源設備（UPS） 。 該產品不支援通過不間斷電源序列埠(RS-232C)進行連接或者使用 Powe
Precautions for Use 1-25 設備及消耗品的廢棄 伺服器主機及硬碟驅動器、軟碟、光碟及可選配件板卡等的廢棄方式，請遵守各地方廢棄規定。請 將設備附帶的電源線纜一併廢棄以免用於其他設備。 詳情請諮詢各地方機構。 重要： 伺服器主板電池的廢棄（以及更換）請向經銷商或維護服務公司諮詢。 為防止設備的硬碟、備份光碟、軟碟及其他可寫媒體（CD-R/CD-RW 等）中存儲的資料，可 能被第三者複製或恢復後，被挪作他用，請客戶負責切實刪除這些資料。在廢棄設備時應充 分考慮保護個人隱私及企業的機密資訊。 伺服器的某些部件到使用期限必須更換（風扇、內置電池、內置光碟機、軟盤機、滑鼠等）。為使 設備穩定運行，建議定期更換這些部件。使用期限及更換相關事宜請與經銷商或維護服務公司聯繫。 WARNING 不要擅自拆開鋰電池。 本設備內裝有鋰電池。請不要拆下電池，防止鋰電池近火、浸水發生爆炸。 用不同型號的電池更換有可能引起爆炸。請根據本書說明來處理舊電池。 電池用完，設備無法正常工作時，不要自行拆卸、更換、充電等，請與維護服務公 司聯繫。
1-26 Precautions for Use 懷疑系統出現故障時 當伺服器不能正常運行時，請在送修之前，先對照下述內容，找出問題所在並進行相應處理： 1. 請檢查電源線和連接線纜連接是否正確。 2. 請參照第七章的“錯誤消息＂檢查是否出現相應症狀。如果有，請按提示採取相應的措施。 3. 請確認運行 NEC Express5800/ft 系列伺服器所需的軟體程式是否都已經正確安裝。 4. 請使用市場上銷售的抗病毒程式對伺服器進行檢查。 如果進行了相應的處理之後仍然不能正常運行，請停止使用本伺服器並與經銷商或維護服務公司聯繫。 在這種情況下請檢查伺服器的指示燈顯示並記錄顯示器顯示的資訊，這些提示有助於機器的維護。 部件維修 部件保修期在各個國家不同，請諮詢NEC銷售代表。 如果沒有指定時期，部件維修將在停產後被保留5年。 網路服務 有關NEC Express5800/ft系列以及相關修正模組的資訊，可以參考NEC Express5800 亞太地區網 站： http://www.nec.co.jp/express/index.
Precautions for Use 1-27 保護健康的建議 長時間連續使用電腦，有時身體各部位會出現異常反應。使用電腦時，請注意 以下幾點，不要給身體造成負擔。 保持良好的坐姿 使用電腦時的基本姿勢是伸直腰背坐在椅子上，將鍵盤放置在與兩手和地板基 本平行的高度，電腦螢幕比視線水平高度略低為宜。如果採用該基本姿勢，身 體的任何部位都不用施加多餘的力，這是最能夠減小肌肉緊張的姿勢。 不好的作業姿勢：如果彎腰曲背，臉離顯示器很近，這種狀態下工作會造成疲 勞和視力下降。 調整顯示器的角度 顯示器角度大多可上下、左右調節。為防止耀眼強光射入畫面、保持顯示內容 清晰，調節顯示器的角度必常重要。如果不調節角度，在不易觀看的角度下工 作，則無法保持良好坐姿，很容易疲勞。因此，使用前，為便於觀看，請調整 好顯示器的角度。 調整畫面亮度和對比度 顯示器具有調節亮度、對比度的功能。根據年齡和個人的差異、周圍的亮度不 同，畫面的最佳亮度、對比度也有所不同，因此請根據具體情況將畫面調節到 易於觀看的狀態。畫面過亮、過暗都會對眼睛產生不良影響。 調整鍵盤角度 有些鍵盤可以調節角度。調節鍵盤角度以便更易於輸入，對於減輕肩、腕和
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Chapter 2 General Description This chapter describes what you need to know to use the NEC Express5800/ft series. Refer to this chapter when you want to know about certain components and how to operate them.
2-2 General Description STANDARD FEATURES The NEC Express5800/ft series is the server that has hardware for two servers. High performance Quad-Core Intel® XeonTM Processor (2.00GHz/3.
General Description 2-3 Hardware modules work while synchronizing and comparing with each other. Even if one hardware module stops, the server can continue its operation as the service with the other hardware module. Mirrored Memory Compare/Sync Memory CPU Module 1 CPU Module 2 I/OI Module 1 I/O Module 2 Mirror Linux Software Programs New fault-tolerant technology Standard product Even if one hardware module stops, the server can continue operation with the other module.
2-4 General Description NEC Express5800/ft series mainly provides the following advantages: Highly fault-tolerant processing and I/O subsystems NEC Express5800/ft series use redundant hardware and software to assure server operation even if one module suffers trouble with its processor, memory, I/O (including trouble related to the I/O controller), disk drive, or Ethernet adapter.
General Description 2-5 Local and remote management NEC Express5800/ft series uses NEC ESMPRO as a server management tool. This tool uses a GUI that enables monitoring and setting of NEC Express5800/ft series. NEC ESMPRO can be used both locally and remotely on work station PCs or server PCs. Event notification function When trouble or other events are detected on NEC Express5800/ft series, they will be notified to Linux Syslog and saved.
2-6 General Description NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF COMPONENTS Names and functions of components are shown below: (1) LEDs For more information see the description on the front view (page 2-8). (2) Front bezel The cover to protect devices in the front.
General Description 2-7 Front View With the front bezel removed (1) CPU/IO module 0 This is a module with a set of CPU (processor), memory (DIMM), PCI board, cooling fan unit, and hard disk drive. (2) POWER switch This switch is used to power on/off the server. The in-built LED illuminates for the primary CPU/IO module, showing that it is primary. (The secondary POWER LED (off) cannot be used. If the switch is pressed once, the server is powered on.
2-8 General Description (7) Hard disk drive bay This is the bay to mount the hard disk drive. The number after the parenthesized number indicates a slot number. (8) CPU/IO module DISK ACCESS LED (green/amber) This LED illuminates in green when the internal hard disk drives are accessed. If any internal hard disk drive is failing, the LED illuminates in amber. (9) CPU/IO module 1 This is a module with a set of CPU (processor), memory (DIMM), PCI board, cooling fan unit, and hard disk drive.
General Description 2-9 Rear View
2-10 General Description (1) CPU/IO module 0 This is a module with a set of CPU (processor), memory (DIMM), PCI board, and cooling fan unit. (2)-1, 2 PCI slots 1, 2, 3 (2)-1: A Low Profile type PCI board is mounted on this slot (64 bit 133MHz 3.3V PCI). (2)-2: A Full Size and Full Height PCI-Express board is mounted on this slot (x8 socket x4 lane). (2)-3: A Full Size and Full Height PCI board is mounted on this slot (64bit 100MHz 3.3V PCI-X). (3)-0, 1, 2 USB connector 0, 1, 2 These connectors attach USB2.
General Description 2-11 (11)-1 CPU/IO module status LED 1 (amber) This LED indicates the status of the CPU/IO module. When the module is successfully running, the LED is powered off. If a module has a problem, the LED illuminates in amber. (11)-2 CPU/IO module status LED 2 (green) This LED indicates the status of the CPU/IO module. When both modules are operating, the LED illuminates in green. When one module is operating, the LED blinks in green or is powered off.
2-12 General Description Optical disk drive (1) Status LED The LED that illuminates while accessing the loaded DVD/CD-ROM (2) Tray eject button The button to eject the tray. (3) Manual release hole When the eject button does not work, insert a metal pin into this hole to forcefully eject the tray.
General Description 2-13 CPU/IO Module CPU/IO module
2-14 General Description Mother Board CPU/IO module mother board (1) Lithium battery (2) DIMM slot ((2)-1 from the bottom) (2)-1 DIMM CH0 Slot 0 (2)-2 DIMM CH0 Slot 1 (2)-3 DIMM CH0 Slot 2 (2)-4 DIMM CH1 Slot 0 (2)-5 DIMM CH1 Slot 1 (2)-6 DIMM CH1 Slot 2 (3) Processor 0 socket (CPU0) (4) Processor 1 socket (CPU1) (5) Jumper switch for clearing CMOS/password (6) Jumper switch for clearing BMC configuration (7) F-RMC card slot (8) LAN 2 connector (9) LAN 1 connector
General Description 2-15 ft Remote Management Card (1) Attaching to servers. This is a card edge part touching to the F-RMC slot inside of the server. IMPORTANT: Do not mount this card on other slots or devices in order to avoid a fault. (2) Management LAN port This port can be connected to network system, and supports 100Mbps/10Mbps. The port can’t be connected to phone line. The port is also used when managing the server with the management software NEC DianaScope attached on this device.
2-16 General Description LEDs POWER LED The POWER switch of the CPU/IO module has an in-built LED. If the AC power is supplied, the LED of the primary POWER switch illuminates (only the primary POWER switch functions). Also, the CPU/IO module has the POWER LED to show the status of the module power status. CPU/IO Module POWER LED LED indication Not on Description Power supply is off. On Power supply is on.
General Description 2-17 PCI Slot status LED 1, 2 There are two kinds of LEDs that indicate the PCI slot status on the back of the CPU/IO module. The PCI slot status is indicated by the display combination of the two LEDs. Status LED1 Not on Status LED2 Description Not on Power supply is off. Blinking in white When the system is starting, the initialization process is performed. If the OS is running, and it is in the Simplex mode, the PCI slot of the other CPU/IO module is degenerated.
2-18 General Description Hard Disk Drive LED Hard Disk LED Not on Green Amber Description The disk is in the idle state. Accessing the disk Disk failure Blinking in amber (Illuminate in green when accessing the disk) Blinking in green and amber in turn The mirror of the disk is disconnected. The hard disk drive configuration (rebuild) is on going. Action Contact a maintenance service company. Perform mirroring. Wait for a while; the LED blinks in green after rebuild finishes.
General Description 2-19 Access LED on the optical disk drive This LED illuminates when the installed DVD or CD-ROM is being accessed. LAN Connector LED • LINK/ACT LED The LINK/ACT LED shows the status of a standard network port. It is green if power is supplied to the main unit and hub, and they are connected correctly (“LINK”). It blinks green while the network port sends or receives data (ACT). When the LED does not illuminate during “LINK,” check the condition and connection of network cables.
2-20 General Description EXPRESSSCOPE Corresponding EXPRESSSCOPE LEDs (amber) illuminate when modules have failures. The LEDs on the upper line correspond to the upper names, and the LEDs on the lower line correspond to the lower names. CPU (CPU module error LED) Amber LED illuminates when failure occurs on CPU of CPU/IO module. I/O (I/O module error LED) Amber LED illuminates when failure occurs on I/O of CPU/IO module.
General Description 2-21 FAN0 (Fan 0 error LED) Amber LED illuminates when failure occurs on the cooling fan for CPU0 of CPU/IO module. FAN1 (Fan 1 error LED) Amber LED illuminates when failure occurs on the cooling fan for CPU1 of CPU/IO module. FAN2 (Fan 2 error LED) Amber LED illuminates when failure occurs on the disk cooling fan of CPU/IO module. FAN3 (Fan 3 error LED) Amber LED illuminates when failure occurs on the power supply unit’s fan of CPU/IO module.
2-22 General Description BASIC OPERATION This section describes basic operation procedures of NEC Express5800/ft series. Installing/removing the front bezel When you power on/off the server, handle the DVD-ROM drive, or remove/install a hard disk drive or CPU/IO module, remove the front bezel. IMPORTANT: The front bezel can only be removed by unlocking the lock with the security key attached. (1) Insert the product-accessory security key into the key slot and push lightly.
General Description 2-23 Power ON To power on NEC Express5800/ft series, press the POWER switch (the one whose in-built LED is illuminating). Follow the steps below to turn on the power. 1. Power on the display unit and other peripheral devices connected to the server. CHECK: If the power cord is connected to a power controller like a UPS, make sure that it is powered on. Power switch 2. Remove the front bezel. 3. Press the power switch located on the front of the front panel.
2-24 General Description Power OFF Follow the steps below to turn off the power. If NEC Express5800/ft series is plugged to a UPS, see manuals included with the UPS or the application that controls the UPS. 1. Perform a normal shutdown from Linux. The system will be powered off automatically. (Note: the POWER switch on the primary side will remain illuminating when AC power is supplied.) 2. Power off all peripheral devices.
General Description 2-25 Flow of POST This section walks you through how POST is performed. 1. When you power on the system, one selected CPU/IO module will start up. POST will be performed on this selected CPU/IO module. 2. Memory check starts. A message appears at the upper left of the screen to show that the basic and expanded memories are being counted. The memory check may take a few minutes to complete depending on the server’s memory size.
2-26 General Description You can enter a password up to three times. If you enter an incorrect password three times, the startup will be unsuccessful. In this case, turn off the power and then turn it on again after waiting 30 seconds to boot the server. IMPORTANT: Do not set a password before installing the OS. 8. Upon completion of POST, the OS will start up. Behavior at Occurrence of Error If POST or OS startup does not finish normally, the server will reboot itself automatically.
General Description 2-27 VGA (display) USB device (keyboard, mouse, floppy disk drive) TIPS: As for DVD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive of both CPU/IO modules 0 and 1 can be accessed. If one CPU/IO module is disconnected because of the failure, only the DVD-ROM of the other module can be accessed .
2-28 General Description Floppy Disk Drive (Option) If you want to use a floppy disk drive with this server, connect N8160-74USB FDD UNIT, which are available optionally to a USB connector. This server supports 3.5-inch 2HD (1.44 MB) and 2DD (720KB) floppy disks. IMPORTANT: – When using a USB floppy disk drive, the access to the floppy disk is delayed on rare occasions if the display graphic load is high because a moving picture is being played.
General Description 2-29 Do not open the protective shutter. Do not use the floppy disk in a dusty place. Do not place anything on the floppy disk. Do not leave the floppy disk in a place that is subject to direct sunlight or high temperatures (e.g., near a heater). Keep away from cigarette smoke. Do not leave the floppy disk near water or chemicals. Keep away from magnetic objects. Do not clip disks. Be careful not to drop.
2-30 General Description Optical disk drive NEC Express5800/ft series has a DVD-ROM drive on the front panel. It is a device used to read data from an optical disk (compact disc read-only memory). Compared to a floppy disk, an optical disk allows for larger volume and fast data readout. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. There are risks of a burn, injury, or damage to physical assets. For details, see “PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY” in Chapter 1.
General Description 2-31 To remove the optical disk, press the tray-eject button as you did in setting the optical disk. When the access LED illuminates in green, it indicates the optical disk is being accessed. Make sure the access LED is not illuminating in green before you press the tray-eject button. Press the locking part in the center of the tray and pick the optical disk gently. When you have removed the optical disk, push the tray to the drive-closed position.
2-32 General Description Handling optical disks Observe the following when you use an optical disk on NEC Express5800/ft series: As for a disk such as a noncompliant “copy-protected CD,” we shall not guarantee that you can use a CD player to play it with this server. Be careful not to drop the optical disk. Do not bend or place anything on the optical disk. Do not attach labels on the optical disk. Do not touch the signal side (blank side).
Chapter 3 Linux Setup and Operation This chapter describes setup procedures to make NEC Express5800/ft series ready for use. CPU/IO module has a processor function part and IO function part. In utilities in this chapter, the processor function part is referred to as CPU module and IO function part PCI module.
3-2 Linux Setup and Operation DISK OPERATIONS NEC Express5800/ft series duplicates disks to secure data integrity by Software-RAID. This section describes how to replace a disk. IMPORTANT: It is recommended to create only a system partition on the disks with OS. When you create a partition other than a system partition on the disk with the OS, note the following: If you reinstall the OS, the entire disk will be cleared.
Linux Setup and Operation 3-3 IMPORTANT: When the status of each disk becomes RESYNC, RECOVERY, CHECK or REPAIR, do not add a disk, insert/remove HDD, power off or restart the system. Wait until the status turns to DUPLEX. Check the status of RAID using the ftdiskadm command, which is described later in this document. For more information, see the User’s Guide (Setup). Do not use the hard disk drives specified by NEC.
3-4 Linux Setup and Operation Replacing a hard disk drive To replace a failing hard disk, follow the steps below. Replace a hard disk when the CPU/IO module 0 and 1 are powered on. Determining a failing disk This section provides information on how to determine a failing hard disk drive. IMPORTANT: This must be operated by root user. 1. 2. In the ftdiskadm command, select and execute [List RAID Arrays], and the information on the device (md) for each RAID is displayed.
Linux Setup and Operation 3-5 Restoring the redundant configuration manually This section provides information on how to replace a failing internal disk and restore duplication. IMPORTANT: This must be operated by root user. While the replaced disk is restoring to the RAID configuration, do not stop/restart the system when the reconfigured each RAID device is in RECOVERY. Wait until their status turns to DUPLEX. Note that the wait time is proportional to the disk volume. 1. 2. 3. 4.
3-6 Linux Setup and Operation 4 5 6 7 8 c q Repair Mirroring Arrays Delete Mirroring Arrays Remove Disk Partitions Make Striping Array Delete Striping Array Configurations Quit (RAID1) (RAID1) (RAID1) (RAID1+0) (RAID1+0) Command: 1 (Check if the disk specified is isolated from the RAID configuration.
Linux Setup and Operation 3-7 6 7 8 c q Remove Disk Partitions Make Striping Array Delete Striping Array Configurations Quit (RAID1) (RAID1+0) (RAID1+0) Command: 4 (If the system does not synchronized the replaced disk automatically, execute the below command to restore to the RAID configuration manually.
3-8 Linux Setup and Operation < Mirroring Array md0 /boot md1 swap md2 / md3 /var/crash (RAID1)> ( - ) ( - ) ( - ) ( - ) DUPLEX DUPLEX DUPLEX DUPLEX (1)sda1 (1)sda2 (1)sda3 (1)sda5 R(4)sdd1 R(4)sdd2 R(4)sdd3 R(4)sdd5 (When the each RAID device Status is DUPLEX, the RAID configuration is restored normally. This ends the disk replacement procedure.
Linux Setup and Operation 3-9 DUAL LAN CONFIGURATION NEC Express5800/ft series uses Bonding for duplex of 1000 BASE LAN cards controlled by the e1000 driver and builds them as bond*(*=0,1,2…) device. Functional overview For duplicating a LAN, active backup for bonding is used. Active backup is a coupled-interface using multiple LAN controllers. When only active LAN controller fails, this function allows for continued operation by immediately switching to a backup controller.
3-10 Linux Setup and Operation IMPORTANT: This must be operated by root user. 1. Execute the following command. Configure network interfaces eth100600 and eth110600 that are corresponding to slot 3 as a coupled interfaces. # vndctl add 3 2. Execute the command below to configure the network settings (the parts with * are to be specified by a user) on the combined interface that has been constructed. When you enter default gateway, you can omit the process by pressing ENTER without specifying anything.
Linux Setup and Operation 3-11 5 6 7 8 top bottom top bottom top bottom top bottom - When bond2 (bond 0 and bond 1 are configured by default.) is configured for the slot 3 and as shown above, and the status of each SLAVE interface (eth100600, eth110600) is DUPLEX, duplication is successfully completed.
3-12 Linux Setup and Operation CHECK THE DUPLICATING OPERATION OF MODULES This section describes how to check if the system runs properly after system installation or reinstallation. CPU/IO module has a processor function part and IO function part. Each part is monitored and managed by the module. In this section, the processor function part is referred to as CPU module and IO function part PCI module.
Linux Setup and Operation 3-13 3. Stop the operation of a PCI module using the ft server utility. Move to the directory where the NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed. # cd /opt/nec/esmpro_sa/bin Start the ft server utility. # ./ESMftcutil The screen of the ft server utility will appear. Select [ftServer] - [PCI Module] - [PCI Module (to be removed)]. The screen of the PCI Module(to be removed) will appear. Select [PCI Module Start/Stop] - [Stop] to the stop of the PCI .Module.
3-14 Linux Setup and Operation 4. Restart the PCI module. From the ft server utility, click [Start] of [PCI Module Start/Stop] to the PCI module which was stopped in the step 3, and the PCI module will be started. Once the PCI module is started, PCI module diagnosis, mirror volume duplication and PCI module duplication are performed.
Linux Setup and Operation 3-15 Evaluate Start and Stop of CPU Modules This section describes how to confirm the continuous system operation after stopping one of the CPU modules. 1. Confirm that the CPU modules are duplicated. To check if the CPU modules are duplicated, see the status LEDs of the CPU modules.
3-16 Linux Setup and Operation ft server utility 3. CPU Module Restart the CPU module. In the ft server utility, select the stopped CPU module and click [Start] of [CPU Module Start/Stop]. Once the CPU module is started, hardware diagnosis and then synchronization of memory (memory copy) are performed, and the duplication process is completed. Note that the system is paused temporarily for copying memory during memory synchronization.
Linux Setup and Operation 3-17 Wait until this process ends to perform the next step (evaluation of start and stop of PCI and CPU modules). When the process is complete, the following event log will be output: Kernel: EVLOG: INFORMATION – Memory consistency check has completed memory scan.
3-18 Linux Setup and Operation ft Server service NEC Express5800/ft series provides the services required for the system operation by the following service programs in addition to the dedicated drivers. Service names: • kdump • ft-cclogger • ft-firstboot • ft-snmp • snmpd • portmap • ESMntserver • ESMamvmain • ESMftreport • ESMcmn • ESMfilesys • ESMlan • ESMIS • ESMps • ntagent The service programs above are required for operating NEC Express5800/ft series. Do not stop them.
Linux Setup and Operation 3-19 Notes on access to USB FDD When you attempt an access by directly specifying an sd device name as described below while a USB FDD is connected, the device name may be changed due to separation or integration of one of the PCI modules, which can destroy partition information etc. of other disks unintentionally.
3-20 Linux Setup and Operation Configuring the video mode This section describes how to configure the video mode for this device. 1. Open /etc/X11/xorg.conf as a root user by using an editor. IMPORTANT: xorg.conf is a very important file for the X server system. It is recommended to create a backup because corrupting xorg.conf can result in failure to start up the X server in the worst case scenario. When you make a backup, use a different file name for the backup since the file name /etc/X11/xorg.conf.
Linux Setup and Operation 3-21 Note: z You cannot use xrandr to modify the resolution because the xrandr function is not supported. z If you use the X server on the console, operate the system at the run level 5 and perform graphical login. If X is not started when the system is started (i.e run level 3), log in as root and enter ”init 5” from a command line on the text console to start the X server.
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Chapter 4 System Configuration This chapter describes Basic Input Output System (BIOS) configuration. When you install the NEC Express5800/ft series for the first time or install/remove optional devices, thoroughly read this chapter for better understanding and correct setups.
4-2 System Configuration SYSTEM BIOS –SETUP– The SETUP utility is provided to make basic hardware configuration for the server. This utility is pre-installed in the flash memory of the server and ready to run. The server is configured with the correct parameters using the SETUP utility and shipped in the best conditions. Thus, you do not need to use the SETUP utility in most cases. However, you might wish to use the SETUP utility in the cases described below.
System Configuration 4-3 Starting SETUP Utility Powering on the server starts POST (Power On Self-Test) and displays its check results. If the NEC logo is displayed, press Esc. After a few seconds, either of the following messages appears at bottom left on the screen depending on your system configuration. Press to enter SETUP Press to enter SETUP or Press to boot from Network You may see either of the following messages at bottom left on the screen when POST terminates.
4-4 System Configuration Description of 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.) Online help window Shows the current menu.
System Configuration 4-5 F9: previous screen. Shows the following: If you select “Yes” and then press the Enter key, all items in the setup are set to default values. If you select “No” and then press either the Enter or Esc key, the status before pressing the F9 key is restored. F10: Shows the following: If you select “Yes” and then press the Enter key, the setup will complete with all changes you have made saved.
4-6 System Configuration Configuration Examples The following describes examples of configuration required to use software-link features or for system operations. UPS To link power supply with the UPS To power on the server when power is supplied from the UPS Select [Server] - [AC-LINK] - [Power On]. To keep the server off-powered even when power is supplied from the UPS if the POWER switch was used to power off Select [Server] - [AC-LINK] - [Last State].
System Configuration 4-7 Boot To change the boot order of devices connected to the server Select [Boot] and specify the boot order. To display POST check results Select [Advanced] - [Boot-time Diagnostic Screen] - [Enabled]. You can also press Esc while the NEC log is on the screen to display POST check results. To control from the HW console Remote operation via Serial Select [Server] - [Console Redirection], and make necessary settings.
4-8 System Configuration Menu and Parameter Descriptions The SETUP utility has the following six major menus: Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit To configure detailed settings of functions, select a submenu from the above menus. Below describes configurable functions and parameters and the factory settings displayed in the screen for each menu. Main Start the SETUP utility to display the Main menu.
System Configuration 4-9 Available options in the Main and descriptions are listed below. Option System Time System Date CPU Speed Physical CPUs System Memory Extended Memory Cache Ram SATA AHCI Enable Parameter HH:MM:SS MM/DD/YYYY XXXX MHz X XXXX KB XXXX MB XXXX KB [Disabled] Enabled Description Specify the system time. Specify the system date. Displays the processor clock frequency. Displays the number of processor installed. Displays the size of system memory. Displays the size of extended memory.
4-10 System Configuration Advanced Move the cursor onto “Advanced” to display the Advanced menu. There is no configurable item on the Advanced menu screen below. Display each sub menu and make settings on the sub menu screen. Select an option with the “►” mark and press Enter to display its submenu. See the table below for setup options on the screen. Option Boot-time Diagnostic Screen Parameter [Disabled] Enabled Description Specify whether to display the Power On Self-Test (POST) screen at start-up.
System Configuration 4-11 Advanced Processor Configuration When you select “Advanced Processor Configuration” in the Advanced menu, the following screen appears. ftServer Setup Main Advanced Security Server Boot Advanced Processor Configuration Item Specific Help Execute Disable Bit: [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech.
4-12 System Configuration I/O Device Configuration When you select “I/O Device Configuration” in the Advanced menu, the following screen appears. If you select a menu with the “►” mark and press Enter, its submenu appears.
System Configuration 4-13 Keyboard Features NumLock AUTO On [Off] Display only. Specify whether or not to enable NumLock at system startup.
4-14 System Configuration Option ROM Configuration When you select “Option ROM Configuration” in the Advanced menu, the following screen appears. ftServer Setup Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Option ROM Configuration Embedded SAS Option ROM: Embedded PXE#1 Option ROM: Embedded PXE#2 Option ROM: F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Enables Embedded SAS Option ROM to boot from the device.
System Configuration 4-15 Option Parameter Description Embedded PXE#1 Option ROM [Enabled] Disabled If “Enabled” is selected, the extended ROM of LAN #1 embedded in the motherboard is initialized. Embedded PXE#2 Option ROM [Enabled] Disabled If “Enabled” is selected, the extended ROM of LAN #2 embedded in the motherboard is initialized.
4-16 System Configuration Advanced Chipset Control When you select “Advanced Chipset Control” in the Advanced menu, the following screen appears.
System Configuration 4-17 Security Move the cursor onto “Security” to display the Security menu. ftServer Setup Main Advanced Security Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Unset Unset Set Supervisor Password Set User Password [Enter] [Enter] Password on boot [Disabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu Server Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility.
4-18 System Configuration Select “Set Supervisor Password” or “Set User Password” and press Enter to display the following pop-up screen. The screen below shows when “Set Supervisor Password” is selected. Set a password on this pop-up screen. Enter a password of up to seven alphanumeric characters and symbols from the keyboard.
System Configuration 4-19 Option Password on boot Parameter [Disabled] Enabled Description Specify whether to request a password entry at boot-up. User password setup is required beforehand. [ ]: factory default IMPORTANT: If you have logged in SETUP by using the Supervisor Password, you can check and change all settings. If you have logged in SETUP by using User Password, you can see the settings but cannot make changes on the settings except System Time, System Date and User Password of Main.
4-20 System Configuration Server Move the cursor onto [Server] to display the Server menu. The following describes options you can configure in the Server menu and their functions. Select an option with the “►” mark and press Enter to display its submenu. Refer to the table below for information on options.
System Configuration 4-21 The table below lists how selections for “AC LINK” determine the power status of the server when the power supply to the server restarts. State before powered off In service Out of service (DC power: Off) Forced shutdown * * Parameter Last State On Off Off Stay Off Off Off Off Power On On On On Pressing the POWER switch for over four seconds shuts down the power to the server.
4-22 System Configuration Option Chassis Serial Number Parameter Description Displays the chassis information. BMC Device ID Displays the BMC information. BMC Device Revision Displays the BMC information. BMC Firmware Revision Displays the BMC information. SDR Revision PIA Revision ASIC Rev SMM Rev CPU0 BMC MAC Address CRU1 BMC MAC Address Displays the revision of SDR (sensor device information). Displays the PIA (plat form information) revision.
System Configuration 4-23 Console Redirection Select “Console Redirection” on the Server menu and press Enter to display the following screen. ftServer Setup Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Console Redirection Item Specific Help Com Port Address [Disabled] Baud Rate Console Type Flow Control Console connection: Continue C.R. after POST: [19.2K] [PC ANSI] [CTS/RTS] [Direct] [Off] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu If enabled, it will use a port on the motherboard.
4-24 System Configuration Event Log Configuration Select “Event log Configuration” on the Server menu and press Enter to display the following screen. ftServer Setup Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Event Log Configuration Clear Online Event Logs [Press Enter] Clear Offline Event Logs [Press Enter] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu Item Specific Help The system event log will be cleared if selecting “YES”.
System Configuration 4-25 Monitoring Configuration Select “Monitoring Configuration” on the Server menu and press Enter to display the following screen.
4-26 System Configuration Option POST Pause Monitoring Time-out Parameter 60-[180]-1200 Description Set the time for POST monitoring during boot pause.
System Configuration 4-27 Boot Move the cursor onto “Boot” to display the Boot menu. The server searches for the boot device according to the order specified in this menu and use the software to boot the system if found.
4-28 System Configuration Exit Move the cursor onto “Exit” to display the Exit menu. ftServer Setup Main Advanced Security Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu Server Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
System Configuration 4-29 The following describes each option on the Exit menu: Exit Saving Changes Select this option to save the current configuration data into the CMOS (non-volatile memory) and exit the SETUP utility. Select “Exit Saving Changes” to display the screen below. Select “Yes” to save the current configuration data into the CMOS (non-volatile memory) and exit the SETUP utility. The server will automatically restart the system.
4-30 System Configuration Exit Discarding Changes Select this option to exit the SETUP utility without saving the current configuration data into the CMOS (non-volatile memory). If you select “Yes” here, the “SETUP Warning” dialogue box appears. If you select “No” in the “SETUP Warning” dialogue box, you can exit SETUP without saving the changes you have made. If you select “Yes” in the dialogue box, you can exit SETUP with the changes you have made saved in CMOS. The server reboots automatically.
System Configuration 4-31 Load Setup Defaults Select this option if you want to reset all values in SETUP to default (factory-set values). When you select Load Setup Defaults, the dialogue box as shown below appears. If you select “Yes” in the dialogue box, default values are restored. If you select “No”, you will see the Exit menu screen.
4-32 System Configuration Discard Changes Select this option if you want to restore previous values before saving values in CMOS. When you select “Discard Changes”, you will see the dialogue box as shown below. If you select “Yes” in the dialogue box, changes you have made are discarded and previous settings are restored.
System Configuration 4-33 Save Changes Select this option if you want to save changes you have made in CMOS (non-volatile memory) without exiting SETUP. When you select the Save Changes, you will see the dialogue box as shown below. If you select “Yes” in the dialogue box, changes you have made are saved in CMOS (non-volatile memory).
4-34 System Configuration SAS BIOS –Adaptec SAS/SATA Configuration Utility– Adaptec SAS/SATA Configuration utility makes settings of the built-in SAS controller on a motherboard. You can start it up by simple key operation during POST execution without using any special startup disk. IMPORTANT: Because the server is installed with the latest version of the SCSISelect utility, your screen display may be different from the one described in this guide.
System Configuration 4-35 3. Select a menu in the “Options”, and then press the Enter key. If you want to make settings of the adapter, select “SerialSelect Utility.” If you want to format or verify the hard disk drive connected to the adapter, select “Disk Utility.” For more information, see the explanation below. 4. To quit, press the Esc key until you see the closing message. (If any changes have been made, the massage asking you whether or not to save the changes is displayed.
4-36 System Configuration Parameter and Description Adaptec SAS/SATA Configuration utility has two types of menu. • • SerialSelect Utility Disk Utilities You can set features that are more detailed by selecting a submenu from these menus. The following describes the features and parameters that can be set in each menu and factory settings displayed on the screen. SerialSelect Utility The following screen is displayed when you select “SerialSelect Utility” in the “Options” menu.
System Configuration 4-37 Controller Properties The following screen is displayed when “Controller Properties” is selected in the menu. Adaptec SAS/SATA Controller#0 Controller Information PCI Slot:Bus:Device:Function......... 0:A:0:0 Interrupt (IRQ) Channel.............. 7 I/O Port Address..................... 8000 Device ID............................ 041E Controller Serial number............. Controller WWN........................ 50030130F0B13700 See the following table for each item.
4-38 System Configuration Controller Configuration The following screen is displayed when “Controller Configuration” is selected in the menu. Adaptec SAS/SATA Controller#0 Controller Configuration Controller Interface Definitions Runtime BIOS................................ BBS Support................................. POST Banner Display......................... CTRL-A Message Display...................... Physical Drives Display during POST......... RAID Support................................
System Configuration 4-39 See the following table for each item. Item Parameter Description Runtime BIOS [Enabled] Disabled Disabled:Scan bus Controls the BIOS status at the POST. If [Enabled] is selected, the controller can be operated as a boot device by SAS controller BIOS. If [Disabled] is selected, other appropriate SAS controllers operate as boot devices.
4-40 System Configuration PHY Configuration The following screen is displayed when “PHY Configuration” is selected in the menu. SAS Device Configuration SAS Port ID #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 PHY Rate (Gb/s) ............... Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto SAS Address ...50030130F0B13700 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Reset to Defaults See the following table for each item Item Parameter Description PHY Rate [Auto] 1.5 3.0 Data transfer rate between SAS controller and devices.
System Configuration 4-41 Disk Utilities The following screen is displayed when “Disk Utilities” is selected in the menu. Scanning for drives... The following screen is displayed after a while.
4-42 System Configuration Adaptec SAS/SATA Controller#0 Select SAS/SATA Disk and press Device #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 Box FF 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Slot Model FF HITACHI HUS151436VLS300 FF No device FF No device FF No device FF No device FF No device FF No device Format Disk FF No device Media FF Verify Disk No device Indicate LED FF No device FF Write Cache No device Setting FF No device Connection Rate FF No device Set Bootable FF No device FF
System Configuration 4-43 FORCED SHUTDOWN AND CLEAR Read this section if your server does not operate as expected, or if you want to return all setup values to those made at shipment. Forced Shutdown Use this function when an OS command does not shut down the server, the POWER switch does not turn off the server, or resetting does not work. Press and hold the POWER switch on the primary server for over 4 seconds. The power is forcibly turned off.
4-44 System Configuration CLEAR CMOS/PASSWORD With the pre-installed SETUP utility, you can set desired passwords to protect data stored on the server from unauthorized user access. If you forget the password, you can clear them by following the procedure described in this section. You can also use the same procedure to clear the CMOS data in the server. IMPORTANT: Clearing the CMOS data restores the factory settings. To clear the password or CMOS data, power off the server.
System Configuration 4-45 Pins for protecting/clearing the password Short-circuiting the two pins: Clears the password Opening the two pins: Protects the password (factory preset) Pins for protecting/clearing the CMOS data Short-circuiting the two pins: Clears the CMS data Opening two pins: Protects the CMOS data (factory preset) Pins for protecting/clearing the BMC configuration Short-circuiting the two pins: Clears the BMC configuration Opening two pins: Protects the BMC configurat
4-46 System Configuration 6. By referring to “Removing CPU/IO Module” on page 8-11, remove the CPU/IO module 0 from the server. 7. Restore the previous CMOS clear jumper switch settings. Remove the jumper pins (J20) 9-10 of the CPU/IO module 0 and install them on the jumper pins (J57) 2-3. 8. By referring to “Installing CPU/IO Module” on page 8-14, install the CPU/IO module 0 on the server. 9. Reconnect only the power cord of the CPU/IO module 0 and press the POWER switch to power on. 10.
System Configuration 4-47 How to Clear Passwords 1. Power off NEC Express5800/ft series and unplug the both power cords. 2. Remove the both CPU/IO modules (0 and 1) from the NEC Express5800/ft series (see “Removing CPU/IO Module” on page 8-11). 3. Make setting of jumper switch for clearing the password of CPU/IO module 0. Remove the clips from the jumper pins (J57) 2-3 on CPU/IO module 0 and place them on the jumper pins (J20) 7-8 on the CPU/IO module 0. 4.
4-48 System Configuration How to Clear THE BMC configuration 1. Power off NEC Express5800/ft series and unplug the both power cords. 2. Remove the both CPU/IO modules (0 and 1) from the NEC Express5800/ft series (see “Removing CPU/IO Module” on page 8-11). 3. Make setting of jumper switch for clearing the BMC configuration of module 0. Remove the clips from the jumper pins (J57) 2-3 on CPU/IO module 0 and place them on the jumper pins (J20) 7-8 on the CPU/IO module 0. 4.
System Configuration 4-49 REMOTE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION 320Fd-LR and 320Fd-MR models are equipped with the optional card, N8815-005 ft Remote Management Card on the server. By connecting to a network via their management LAN port, BMC (Baseboard Management Controller), an LSI for system management, installed on the server allows remote monitoring and controlling of the server such as keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) control over management network.
4-50 System Configuration Settings on the Server The following describes the setting procedure. CHECK: The resolution and refresh rate of the screen that can be displayed on a remote KVM console are 1024x768, 75Hz and smaller respectively. If values larger than these are set, the remote screen does not display any data. If a great value is set for the number of colors on the screen for the server, the remote may not show colors accurately.
System Configuration 4-51 Setting a Management PC The following provides management PC considerations to connect the server and a management PC. Setting Your Browser Configure the following. - Enable SSL. Supported browsers The following browsers are supported. - Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0、7.0 - Netscape 7.0 - Mozilla 1.6 Java2 Runtime Environment Java2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition 1.4.2_16 and later, or Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 15 and later are required.
4-52 System Configuration installed JRE. For bash: export JAVA_HOME=/usr/java/j2re1.4.2_09 For tcsh: setenv JAVA_HOME=/usr/java/j2re1.4.2_09 (6) Set the path to JRE. For bash: export PATH=$JAVA_HOME/bin:$PATH For tcsh: setenv PATH $JAVA_HOME/bin:$PATH IMPORTANT: For the Mozilla browser, create a symbolic link to the Java Plug-in in the Mozilla plugins directory. * If you want to install the latest Java Runtime, download it from the following site.
System Configuration 4-53 Using Remote Management Overview You can control power of this server and use the remote KVM console from a web browser by using web server functions of BMC. IMPORTANT: Remote KVM console is available only on the LAN port of the primary CPU/IO module (the operating side’s CPU/IO module). This is not available on the LAN port of the secondary CPU/IO module (the waiting side’s CPU/IO module). This function is achieved by Java Applet.
4-54 System Configuration (2) If you cannot use the default IP “192.168.1.1”, start up the “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD on the server and select [Tool menu] →[English] → [System Management] → [Set System Management Parameters]→ [Configuration]. Select [New] to register new settings, or [Change] to change the settings. Then, set IP addresses of the managed LAN ports on the [BMC Configuration] menu.
System Configuration 4-55 TIPS: To disable the remote management console function, make the following settings from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD. Load the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD on the server, and from the main menu, select [Tool menu] - [English] - [System Management] - [Set FT Remote Management Card].- [Set FT Remote Management Card (LAN1/LAN2)]. Select [Disable] on [Remote Management Console] and register the setting.
4-56 System Configuration TIPS: If you use SSL for access, the “Warning - Security” dialogue box(es) for server certification may be displayed for SSL in addition to the dialogue box shown above. Login and logout Login When the login page appears, enter the user name and password, and then click [Login]. When you login for the first time, use the following default user name and password. Default user name: administrator Default password: None (enter no data) IMPORTANT: By default, no password is set.
System Configuration 4-57 Logout Click the File menu and select Exit to logout. When you log out, the main window closes and you will return to the login page on the browser.
4-58 System Configuration Main Window (1) Click this to show the File menu. Click “Exit” to quit this applet. (2) Click this to show the Window menu. From the Window menu, you can open windows including the KVM console window. (3) Main frame A window is shown here. (4) Click this to show the Help menu. Click “Help” to see the version information of this applet.
System Configuration 4-59 Control panel The control panel allows you to see the server status and to control the power supply. The control panel also allows you to activate windows. Control panel functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 17 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 (1) Displays the BMC host name or IP address (2) Displays the LCD of the server. (3) The power lamp of the server telling you of the power status (4) The same as pressing the POWER switch of the server.
4-60 System Configuration Remote KVM Console Remote KVM console functions of the BMC allow you to transfer a local console to the browser on the management PC over a network. You can make full access to the server from the management PC using video, keyboard and mouse. CHECK: The remote KVM console supports the following five resolutions: 1024 x 768 800 x 600 640 x 480 720 x 400 720 x 350 Set the resolution of the device to one of these values.
System Configuration 4-61 Starting up the remote KVM console window Click the startup icon [ console window. ] on the remote KVM console on the control panel to display the KVM IMPORTANT: NEVER open the remote KVM console when you log on to the BMC from a local console. If you do so, data entry from the keyboard or mouse becomes disabled. CHECK: You cannot use the KVM console on the secondary side. Use it on the primary side.
4-62 System Configuration (6) KVM properties icon. (7) Enlarge icon: use this icon to enlarge the view. (8) Shrink icon: use this icon to reduce the view. (9) Equal size icon: use this icon to display images in the same magnification. (10) Window size icon: use this icon to adjust the window size to the screen size. (11) KVM indicator showing information including resolution. (12) Remote KVM console screen, on which the server screen is shown.
System Configuration 4-63 Virtual keyboard When you click the virtual keyboard icon [ ], the virtual keyboard appears. You can select either 104 or 109 keyboard from the tab. By clicking buttons corresponding to each key, you can make entry to the host server. Zoom-in and zoom-out of the view Click the [ ] icon to zoom in the view. Click the [ ] icon to zoom out the view. Click the [ ] icon to display the screen in the same size as the device. Click the window resize icon [ screen size.
4-64 System Configuration IPMI information System event logs (SEL), sensor data record (SDR), or field replacement unit (FRU) can be displayed. Such information is referred to as the IPMI information. The information is used to examine errors and events on the server and identify which part should be replaced.
System Configuration 4-65 Sensor Data Record (SDR) When you click the icon to start up sensor device information (SDR) [ ]on the control panel, the SDR information is collected from the BMC and shown on the sensor device information (SDR) window as shown below. The upper pane shows a list while the lower pane shows details of the entry selected in the list. TIPS: SDR information is definition data on device sensors. The BMC monitors sensors according to this information.
4-66 System Configuration Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) When you click the icon to start up information on parts to be replaced for maintenance (FRU) [ on the control panel, FRU information is collected from the BMC and shown on the window for parts to be replaced for maintenance (FRU) as shown below. The upper pane shows a list while the lower pane shows details of the entry selected in the list.
System Configuration 4-67 BMC Configuration You can configure the BMC settings. Starting up the BMC Configuration window When you click the icon to start up the BMC configuration [ configuration window appears as shown below.
4-68 System Configuration User Settings Here you can make user account settings. When you click [User] on the left pane of the BMC configuration window, total of 20 accounts appear in the right pane. When you select the account you want to modify or add and click the icon for editing [ following window for editing a user account appears. ], the 1 2 3 (1) Enter the user name. (2) Enter the password. (3) You can specify whether or not to enable the remote KVM console.
System Configuration 4-69 Network Settings Here you can make network settings of BMC such as IP address configuration. IMPORTANT: The following ports are used for the remote management functions. If your network environment has any firewall, you also need to have configuration for the firewall.
4-70 System Configuration LAN 1 2 3 (1) The MAC address of the BMC (2) Allows you to choose whether or not to acquire an IP address automatically by DHCP. (3) Allows you make the IP address settings if the address is not acquired automatically by DHCP. If the address is acquired automatically by DHCP, the data acquired is shown here. IMPORTANT: Specify different IP addresses to CPU/IO module #0 and CPU/IO module #1.
System Configuration 4-71 DNS 1 2 (1) Allows you to select whether or not to automatically acquire the IP address of the DNS server by DHCP. (2) If you have selected not to automatically acquire the IP address by DCHP, make settings here. If the address is acquired automatically by DHCP, the acquired address appears here.
4-72 System Configuration Host name 1 2 3 4 (1) The default host name to be used when no host name is set when DHCP is used (2) Set the BMC host name. If this option is not configured, the default host name mentioned in 1) will be used. (3) Set the domain name of the network to which the BMC belongs. (4) Choose whether or not to register the host name with the DNS server. TIPS: It is recommended to set the BMC host name to be easily guessed from the server’s host name on the OS.
System Configuration 4-73 WEB server settings Here you can make web server settings such as HTTP port settings for the BMC. When you click [Web Server] on the left pane of the BMC configuration window, the right pane shows the overall information of the web server settings. IMPORTANT: When you change the HTTP port number, settings of SSL (enable/disable), or SSL port number, the current connection will be temporarily disconnected.
4-74 System Configuration When you click the icon for editing [ ], the window for editing appears as shown below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 (1) Specify the HTTP port number. (2) Specify whether or not to enable SSL communication. If you select the check box for enabling, connection by HTTPS (SSL enabled) is enabled. Clear the check box if you want to disable SSL. TIPS: It is recommended to use connection by the encrypted HTTPS protocol unless you have any specific reason such as SSL cannot be used.
System Configuration 4-75 If you click [Default], the default values for HTTP port number, SSL port number, logon trial period, number of logon retries and the account lock period are displayed. The SSL check box configuration remains the same. When you click [OK], all of what you have set will be written into the BMC. When you click [Cancel], the editing window closes without saving what you have edited. Alert Mail Configuration This allows you to make alert mail settings for BMC.
4-76 System Configuration Basic 1 2 3 (1) Specify whether or not to enable the alert mail functions by the check box. When you select the check box, you can make mail-related settings. (2) Select a notice level from six levels. Levels are categorized according to severity of factor events. (3) Allows you to send a test mail. IMPORTANT: Perform the mail test after you have completely configured “E-Mail Alert Settings” described in the following pages.
System Configuration 4-77 Message 1 2 3 4 5 (1) Specify mail address of receivers to whom alert mail is sent. You can specify up to four addresses. (2) Specify the sender’s address used in alert mail. (3) Enter the subject to be given to alert mail. (4) Select whether or not to enable the body messages for all alert mail, which is configured in the next step. (5) Enter the body message to be used in all alert mail. If you do not need such a body message, clear the check box of (4).
4-78 System Configuration SMTP 1 2 3 4 (1) Specify the address of the SMTP server. You can enter the IP address or host name. (2) Specify the port number of the SMTP server. (3) Specify the number of send retry if sending a mail has failed. (4) Specify the time in seconds before the next mail send retry. If you click [Default], the default values for SMTP port number, number of retries, and retry interval appears. It is recommended to use the default values unless you have specific reasons.
System Configuration 4-79 Option 1 2 (1) Specify information to add to the body of alert mail. The information you specify here will be contained in the body of alert mail with the message you specified in the message box in the message tab.
4-80 System Configuration Firmware Update You can update applets, KVM firmware, BMC firmware, sensor device information (SDR), and platform information (PIA). Starting up the firmware update window When you click the icon to start up firmware update [ ] on the control panel, each pieces of revision information is loaded from the BMC to display the following firmware update window. If you click [Cancel], the firmware update window closes without making any changes.
System Configuration 4-81 Loading update data files When you click the icon for adding update files [ ], the window to select a file appears. Specify an update data file. When you click [Open] after specifying the file, loading of the file begins. Wait for file loading to complete. TIPS: You can update in a batch. If there are more than one update targets, all the information of the update targets must be loaded. You can select more than one file to be loaded at the same time.
4-82 System Configuration CHECK: Check each revision carefully because downgrading is possible as well. If you click the icon for clearing update data [ ], all loaded data will be discarded. When you click [Cancel], the update window will be closed without saving any loaded data. Selecting what to be upgraded Select check boxes of update targets. CHECK: Only those selected here will be written in. Items with no check box selected will not be written in even if files have been loaded.
System Configuration 4-83 As shown below, the window showing writing process appears for each update target. If any error is detected during the writing process, an error message is displayed and the process terminates. End of writing When writing is completed, the “Status” column displays the result for each target. OK OK CHECK: To apply updates for targets other than applet, reboot the server or power off and then on the server.
4-84 System Configuration Troubleshooting Error Messages When using the remote management, an error dialog box may appear on the management PC if some problem occurs. Messages and actions for the errors are described below. Fatal errors No. 1 Error message Fatal error. JavaVM quits. 2 A fatal software error has occurred. Action Try logging in again. If the same message continues to appear, contact your service representative. Try logging in again.
System Configuration 4-85 No. 7 Error message Failed to establish the RMCP+ session. 8 The RMCP+ transmission failed. 9 10 11 The specified RMCP+ protocol cannot be used. BMC resources to establish a new RMCP+ session are insufficient. The RMCP+ session time-out occurred. Action representative. Check the network environment. If there is no network problem, contact your service representative. Check the network environment. If there is no network problem, contact your service representative.
4-86 System Configuration No. 4 Error message The KVM request was aborted. 5 UDP packet transmission failed. 6 7 8 Remote KVM console can not activate because it is disabled Remote KVM Console is used by other client. Failed to shut down Remote KVM Console. 9 Failed to make settings. 10 The UDP connection is closed. Action If you do not find any problem, contact your service representative. This is no problem. Click [OK] and close the message box. Check the network environment and server.
System Configuration 4-87 BMC configuration errors No. 1 Error message Failed to make settings: Check the network environment and try again. Contact your service representative if the error persists. Failed to acquire BMC Configuration: Check the network environment and try again. Contact your service representative if the error persists. Used by other software program. Try again after a while. Try again after a while. Invalid BMC configuration file. The BMC configuration file may be corrupted.
4-88 System Configuration No. 21 Error message Invalid host name You can use only alphanumeric characters, minus sign (–), and underscore (_) for a host name. A host name should be 64 characters or less. Invalid domain name You can use only alphanumeric characters, minus sign (–), underscore (_) and period (.) for a domain name. A domain name should be 128 characters or below. The SMTP server address is too long. Specify the value within 128 characters. Invalid SMTP port number.
System Configuration 4-89 No. Error message information: 7 Failed to create rollback image. 8 Failed to erase. 9 10 Unsupported format version: Failed to load the update image file. 11 Update has failed. 12 13 14 Could not switch to the update mode. Could not find the update targets: Invalid address: 15 Writing has failed. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Unsupported token is detected: Invalid segment information: Invalid data length: Failed to open the file: The specified file may not exist.
4-90 System Configuration No. 30 31 32 33 34 Error message Failed to acquire lines: Invalid line length: Unexpected EOF is detected: Unexpected token is detected: PIA does not suit this server Action Some update files may be corrupted. Obtain update files again. Some update files may be corrupted. Obtain update files again. Some update files may be corrupted. Obtain update files again. Some update files may be corrupted. Obtain update files again. It is not Platform Information (PIA) of this server.
Chapter 5 Installing and Using Utilities This section describes how to use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD that comes with your server and to install the utilities stored on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. CPU/IO module has a processor function part and IO function part. In utilities in this chapter, the processor function part is referred to as CPU module and IO function part PCI module.
5-2 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, integrated setup software, can automatically detect the hardware connected to an NEC Express5800/ft series machine to advance the processing. The hardware subject to setup with the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER should have the same configuration as that for operation. Start Menu When you insert the EXPRESSBUILDER disk into the optical disk drive and reboot the system, the following menu appears. 1.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-3 2. Tool menu If you select this item after choosing the display language, the Tool menu appears. You can use the below functions for maintenance. - a) Maintenance Utility Starts up the Offline Maintenance Utility. - b) BIOS/FW Updating Updates the system BIOS. - c) ROM-DOS Startup FD Creates Startup FD is used for starting the ROM-DOS system. - d) Test and Diagnostics Starts up the system test and diagnostics.
5-4 Installing and Using Utilities Autorun Menu The Master Control Menu automatically appears when the “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD is loaded on a computer running Windows (Windows XP, Vista or Windows Server 2003 or later). IMPORTANT: This function is not available on the server.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-5 NEC ESMPRO Agent and Manager NEC Express5800/ft series system management applications “NEC ESMPRO Manager” and “NEC ESMPRO Agent” are bundled to the accessory “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.” This section describes the functions and features provided by NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent and the notes on their operations. These applications are necessary for continuous operation of NEC Express5800/ft series.
5-6 Installing and Using Utilities Effects of using NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent have sufficient effects on a variety of needs in versatile and complicated system environments. – Detection of server fault NEC ESMPRO Agent collects a variety of fault information on NEC Express5800 series systems to identify the states of the systems. If a server detects a fault, the server provides NEC ESMPRO Manager with the proper alert report.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-7 Detection of Server Fault NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent detect errors causing faults to occur at an early stage and notify Administrators of fault information real-time. Early detection of error If a fault occurs, NEC ESMPRO Agent detects the fault and reports the occurrence of the fault to NEC ESMPRO Manager (alert report).
5-8 Installing and Using Utilities Management of Server Operation Status NEC ESMPRO Agent manages and monitors a variety of components installed in the server. You can view the information managed and monitored by NEC ESMPRO Agent on the DataViewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager. NEC ESMPRO Agent also manages and monitors components and conditions required to keep the server reliability at a high level such as hard disks, CPU, fans, power supply, and temperature.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-9 Monitoring (Management) of NEC Express5800/ft series NEC Express5800/ft series is a fault tolerant system. It can continue the operation even if a major component fails. NEC Express5800/ft series improves the system availability with the hardware, NEC ESMPRO, and system software functions. If a major component fails, the NEC ESMPRO fault report function can notify the system Administrator of the occurrence of the fault.
5-10 Installing and Using Utilities The report of a fault occurrence in the NEC Express5800/ft series (alert) is immediately sent to the NEC ESMPRO Manager. When the NEC ESMPRO Manager receives the alert, a popup message appears. The alert contains the detailed information of the fault and the proper countermeasures. You can take the appropriate action for the alert.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-11 Collective Management of Distributed Servers The excellent GUI provided by NEC ESMPRO Manager allows servers on a network to be managed collectively. The management screen is designed in the Explorer format to indicate the components in a server hierarchically for effective server management. NEC ESMPRO Manager manages servers by using the following three types of GUIs.
5-12 Installing and Using Utilities NEC ESMPRO Agent NEC ESMPRO Agent is a utility which acts as an agent (proxy) between NEC Express5800/ft series and NEC ESMPRO Manager (management PC). For details on the operating environment, the setting required before the setup, and the installation procedure, see the separate volume “User’s Guide (Setup).
Installing and Using Utilities 5-13 Device name SCSI adapter 1 on PCI module 1 SCSI adapter 2 on PCI module 1 Ethernet board 1 on PCI module 1 Device ID 11/0 11/1 11/2
5-14 Installing and Using Utilities Supplement Note the followings when using NEC ESMPRO Agent. Notice on running NEC ESMPRO Agent NEC ESMPRO Agent sometimes cannot send alert report after recovering from hardware failure. [Workaround] Execute the following procedure after recovering from hardware failure. After replacing the hardware, confirm both of the CPU/IO module status lamp 2s turn green (duplex), login as a root user, and then run the following command.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-15 Display For vertical resolution, horizontal resolution and pixel on [I/O device]-[Display adapter name] of the dataviewer, 0 is displayed when the user does not locally login (on the user name entering screen). Portmap ESMPRO/ServerAgent uses the function of portmap. If portmap stops or reactives while operating ESMPRO/ServerAgent, ESMPRO/ServerAgent cannot be normally operated. Please execute the following commands, and reactivate ESMPRO/ServerAgent.
5-16 Installing and Using Utilities Impact When Module Status Changes PCI modules, SCSI adapters, SCSI buses, and modules under the SCSI enclosure have impact on each other. For example, when the “Status” item of a module changes to “fault,” it may be caused by another module’s error. Therefore, you need to check the status of the other modules based on alert information.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-17 LAN Monitoring Threshold Because the NEC Express5800/ft series detects hardware faults on the network in the driver level, NEC ESMPRO Agent does not monitor line faults. Thus, the value set for “Line fault occurrence rate” of a [LAN] tab of [NEC ESMPRO Agent properties] in the control panel is not used. Hardware Monitoring by ESMPRO On NEC Express5800/320Fd-MR, the power supply is not monitored.
5-18 Installing and Using Utilities Connection with Hard Disk Drive The preventive hard disk drive maintenance function may not work properly when a hard disk drive which was used in a system where NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed is connected to other systems. Make sure not to connect such hard disk drives. Change Settings of File System Monitoring Function New settings in thresholds of monitoring interval and free space monitoring are not reflected immediately after they are changed.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-19 CPU Load Ratio of SNMP Service While monitoring the server from NEC ESMPRO Manager, the CPU load ratio of SNMP Service on the NEC ESMPRO Agent side may increase at every monitoring interval (default: 1 minute). NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent exchange information through SNMP Service. If the server status monitoring by NEC ESMPRO Manager is on (default: ON), NEC ESMPRO Manager regularly issues a request to NEC ESMPRO Agent to get the current status of the server.
5-20 Installing and Using Utilities When [ft] Tree Appears on Date Viewer in an Incorrect Manner If you open a DataViewer immediately after the system starts up, the tree or the state of a DataViewer may not be displayed correctly due to high load of the system. Please restart a DataViewe again in about 5 minutes.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-21 Display of Ethernet Board of ftServer Utility FtServer Utility displays the information of Network Controller. Express5800/320Fd-LR/MR has four in-built Network Ports. Two trees of the Ethernet Board are displayed since a module has two Network Controllers.
5-22 Installing and Using Utilities NEC ESMPRO Manager To monitor and manage a computer, on which NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed, with a management PC online, use NEC ESMPRO Manager that is bundled with the product. For detailed procedures of installation and setting, see online documents or NEC ESMPRO Online Help. TIPS: Online documents provide cautions and information for using NEC ESMPRO Manager. See NEC ESMPRO Manager User’s Guide in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-23 Monitoring CPU Module To monitor the CPU modules and the components on the CPU module, see the [CPU Module] tree. To see the information on the [CPU Module] tree, select the target CPU module from [CPU Module] in the [ft] tree. You can see the following information on the modules and the components on the CPU modules in the [CPU Module] tree. General Allows the configuration and other information on the CPU modules to be viewed.
5-24 Installing and Using Utilities Update Allows the device identification information of the CPU modules to be viewed and BIOS of the CPU modules to be updated. See “Maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series” described later for the update of BIOS of the CPU modules. The detailed device identification information can be checked by selecting [ESMPRO] tree→[Hardware] tree→[Field Replaceable Unit] tree. CPU Allows the information of the CPU on the CPU modules to be viewed.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-25 DIMM Allows the information of DIMM on the CPU modules to be viewed.
5-26 Installing and Using Utilities Monitoring PCI Module To monitor the PCI modules and the components on the PCI modules, refer to the [PCI Module] tree. To see the information on the [PCI Module] tree, select the target PCI module from [PCI Module] in the [ft] tree. You can see the following information on the PCI modules and the components on the PCI modules of the [PCI Module] tree. (This section describes the general information screens of the PCI modules.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-27 Maintenance Allows the start/stop, MTBF information clear, and diagnosis of the PCI modules to be provided. See “Maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series” described later for the start/stop and MTBF information clear of the CPU modules. Update Allows the device identification information of the PCI modules to be viewed. The detailed device identification information can be checked by selecting [ESMPRO] tree→[Hardware] tree→[Field Replaceable Unit] tree.
5-28 Installing and Using Utilities Monitoring PCI Slots and Devices on PCI Module To monitor the PCI slots and devices on the PCI modules, see the [PCI slot] tree. To see the information on the [PCI slot] tree, select [PCI Module]→[PCI module (containing PCI slot to be seen)]→[PCI slot] of the [ft] tree. You can see the following information on the PCI slot and the devices on the PCI slot in the [PCI slot] tree. General Allows the PCI slot configuration information to be viewed.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-29 PCI Device – General Allows the information of devices on the PCI slot to be viewed. This function is not supported in the current version. PCI Device – Detail Allows the detailed information of a device on the PCI slot to be viewed. This function is not supported in the current version. PCI Bridge – General Allows the information of bridges on the PCI bus to be viewed. This function is not supported in the current version.
5-30 Installing and Using Utilities Monitoring SCSI adapter on PCI module To monitor the SCSI adapters on the PCI modules, see the [SCSI adapter] tree. To see the information on the [SCSI adapter] tree, select [PCI Module]→[PCI module (connected to SCSI adapter to be seen)]→[SCSI adapter] of the [ft] tree. You can see the following information on the SCSI adapters in the [SCSI adapter] tree. General This allows the SCSI configuration information to be viewed.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-31 Monitoring Ethernet adapter on PCI module To monitor the Ethernet adapters on the PCI modules, see the [Ethernet adapter] tree. To see the information on the [Ethernet adapter] tree, select [PCI Module]→[PCI module (connected to the Ethernet adapter to be seen)]→[Ethernet adapter] of the [ft] tree. You can see the following information on the Ethernet adapters in the [Ethernet adapter] tree.
5-32 Installing and Using Utilities This allows to refer/clear the MTBF information of the ethernet adaptor. See “Maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series” described later for the MTBF information clear of the ethernet adapter.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-33 Monitoring SCSI Enclosure To monitor the SCSI enclosure, see the [SCSI enclosure] tree. To see the information on the [SCSI enclosure] tree, select [SCSI enclosure] of the [ft] tree. You can see the following information of the SCSI enclosure from the [SCSI enclosure] tree. General This function is not supported in the current version. Maintenance This function is not supported in the current version.
5-34 Installing and Using Utilities Maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series NEC Express5800/ft series maintenance can be done in two ways; one is to use NEC ESMPRO Manager for remote maintenance and the other is to use the NEC ESMPRO Agent ft server utility on the NEC Express5800/ft series for local maintenance.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-35 The table below shows the component-specific maintenance functions executable from NEC ESMPRO. Component Dump harvest CPU module R: L: √: –: L – √ √ Board switch √ R L √ √ Remote. Executable from remote management PC by using NEC ESMPRO Manager Local.
5-36 Installing and Using Utilities Start and Stop of Components To start or stop a component with NEC ESMPRO Manager, use the [Maintenance] tree of the component in the [ft] tree of the DataViewer. Open the tree of the component to be started or stopped and select the [Maintenance] tree. To start or stop a component with the ft server utility, use the utility screen of the component. The table below shows the common cases in which a component is to be started or stopped.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-37 Procedure in NEC ESMPRO Manager Start 1. Select the target component in the [ft] tree. 2. Check the current state with the “Status” display on the target component screen. 3. Click the [Bring Up] button in the [Maintenance] screen for the target component. A certain time is required for the start. The start result can be verified by “State” on the target component screen. The result of the start operation is reported by the NEC Express5800/ft series as an alert.
5-38 Installing and Using Utilities Sample screen of NEC ESMPRO Manager 2 [Maintenance] screen of PCI module [PCI Module] - [Maintenance]
Installing and Using Utilities 5-39 Procedure in the ft server utility Start 1. Select the target component by using the ft server utility. 2. Check the current state of the target component with the LEDs. 3. Click the [Up] button of the target component. A certain time is required for the start. The start result can be verified by the LEDs on the target component. The result of the start operation is registered in the event log. Stop 1. Stop before replacing components. 2.
5-40 Installing and Using Utilities Check and Clear of MTBF Information The MTBF information of a component can be viewed or cleared (initialized). NEC Express5800/ft series manages the MTBF (mean time between failure) of each component. If a fault occurs in a component, the NEC Express5800/ft series calculates the MTBF of the component again. If the calculated value is lower than the pre-defined threshold, the NEC Express5800/ft series disables the component to be used.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-41 MTBF clear Component SCSI Enclosure SCSI Electronics SCSI Slot Remote Local – – – – – – Remote: Executable from remote management PC by using NEC ESMPRO Manager Local: Executable on local server by using ft server utility –: Not support Procedure in NEC ESMPRO Manager Perform the procedure below before replacement of a component. 1. Select the target component in the [ft] tree. 2.
5-42 Installing and Using Utilities Procedure in the ft server utility Perform the procedure below before replacement of a component. 1. Select the target component by using the ft server utility. 2. Check the current state of the target component with the LEDs and event log. 3. Click the [Clear] button in [MTBF Clear] of the target component. The MTBF clearing result can be verified by the LEDs on the target component. The result of the MTBF clearing operation is registered in the event log. 4.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-43 Diagnostics The NEC Express5800/ft series provides the self-check diagnosis function for some components. If a fault occurs in a component, the NEC Express5800/ft series can diagnose the component to detect the fault. To diagnose a component with the NEC ESMPRO Manager, use the [Maintenance] tree of the component in the DataViewer. Open the tree of the component to be diagnosed and select the [Maintenance] tree.
5-44 Installing and Using Utilities Procedure in NEC ESMPRO Manager 1. Select the target component in the [ft] tree. 2. Check the current state with the “State” display on the target component screen. If the component is operating, stop the component. 3. Click the [Diagnostics] button in the [Maintenance] screen for the target component. The diagnosis result can be verified by “Result” of the diagnosis on the target component screen.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-45 Procedure in the ft server utility 1. Select the target component by using the ft server utility. 2. Check the current state of the target component with the LEDs. If the component is operating, stop the component. 3. Click the [Diagnostics] button in the [Diagnosis Information] on the target component. The diagnosis result can be verified by the LEDs on the target component. The result of the diagnosis is registered in the event log. 4. Start the component.
5-46 Installing and Using Utilities Firmware Update NEC Express5800/ft series can update firmware (including BIOS) if some hardware components operate in the online state (in which the system continues the operation but the component trying to update firmware or BIOS is stopped). To update firmware with NEC ESMPRO Manager, use the [Update] tree of the component in the DataViewer. Open the tree of the component for which firmware is updated and select the [Update] tree.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-47 Procedure in NEC ESMPRO Manager 1. Save the image data of the update firmware in an arbitrary directory of the NEC Express5800/ft series. Save the image data in any way. Write down the path to the directory in which the image data is saved. 2. Select the target component in the [ft] tree. 3. Check the current state with the “State” display on the target component screen. If the component is operating, stop the component. 4.
5-48 Installing and Using Utilities 5. Select [Specify the file path to update], enter the directory in which the updated firmware specified in the input box in step 1 is saved, and click the [Execute] button. Perform the firmware update. The update result can be verified by the state on the target component screen (indication of “Firmware update completed”). The result of the update processing is reported by the NEC Express5800/ft series as an alert. 6.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-49 Even if you do not have the image data of firmware for update, the firmware can be copied from the other module. By starting the module, the firmware will be updated automatically. However, when the [Enable automatic firmware update] property is disabled, follow the steps below to update the firmware: 1. Start the system using the module of the firmware copy source.
5-50 Installing and Using Utilities Procedure in ft server utility 1. Save the image data of the update firmware in a desired directory of the NEC Express5800/ft series. Save the image data in some manner. Write down the path to the directory in which the image data is saved. 2. Select the target component with the ft server utility. 3. Check the current state of the target component with the LEDs. If the component is operating, stop the component. 4. Click the [Firmware...
Installing and Using Utilities 5-51 5. Select [Specify new firmware for update], enter the directory in which the updated firmware specified in the input box in step 1 is saved, and click the [Execute] button. Perform the firmware update. 6. Check the update result with the event log.
5-52 Installing and Using Utilities 7. After the BIOS for a single CPU module is completed, click the [Jump Switch] button. The module completely updated is started and the module under operation is stopped. [Jump Switch] function is not supported in the current version. 8. Start the other inactive module. Starting the module causes the firmware to be updated automatically.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-53 Dump Collection To collect the dump file with NEC ESMPRO Manager, use [CPU Module] →[Maintenance] tree in the DataViewer. To collect the dump with the ft server utility, use the utility screen of the component. IMPORTANT: Acquire the dump only for the examination of a fault. The dump can be collected in two ways. In each way, the dump file is stored under the directory of /var/crash/ on the server.
5-54 Installing and Using Utilities Procedure in NEC ESMPRO Manager The [Dump] button of NEC ESMPRO Manager performs the function of “saving dump during system operation.” However, this function is not supported in the current version. 1. Select [CPU Module] in the [ft] tree. 2. Check the current state with the “State” display on the target component screen. 3. Click the [Dump] button in the [Maintenance] screen for the target component. A certain time is required for the dump saving.
Installing and Using Utilities 5-55 Procedure in ft server utility This function is not supported in the current version. 4. Select the target CPU module by using the ft server utility. 5. Check the current state of the target CPU module with the LEDs. 6. Select the dump acquisition method with [Dump] of the target CPU module and click the [Harvest] button. A certain time is required for the dump acquisition. The dump is stored under /var/crash/ directory on the server.
5-56 Installing and Using Utilities Refresh of View based on State Change Alert Setting A new function is supported so that NEC ESMPRO Manager window will be updated on a system state change basis (in other words, whenever necessary). This function is OFF by default. See the [Setting] below about how to turn it ON. NEC ESMPRO Manager window is updated by one minute-interval polling by default. Therefore, there is some time-lag for NEC ESMPRO Manager to recognize changes in NEC Agent.
Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter describes the daily maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series and precautions when relocating or storing the server.
6-2 Maintenance DAILY MAINTENANCE To use your NEC Express5800/ft series in best condition, check and maintain regularly as described below. If an error is found on your NEC Express5800/ft series, consult your sales agent. Checking Alert Monitor the failure occurrence by NEC ESMPRO during the system operation. Always check whether any alert is reported to NEC ESMPRO Manager on the management PC. Check whether any alert is reported on the Operation Window, Data Viewer, or Alert Viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Maintenance 6-3 Making Backup Copies NEC recommends you make backup copies of your valuable data stored in hard disks of the server on a regular basis. For backup storage devices suitable for the server and backup tools, consult with your sales agent. When you have changed the hardware configuration or BIOS configuration, select "System Information Management" and then "Save" of the Off-line Maintenance Utility to make a backup copy of the system information.
6-4 Maintenance 7. Wipe the server with a dry cloth. 8. Wipe off dust from the fan exhaust opening on the rear of the server with a dry cloth. Cleaning the Keyboard and Mouse IMPORTANT: A keyboard and a mouse use USB interface. Therefore it is not necessary to power off the server when connecting or disconnecting them. Disconnect the keyboard from the server while the devices in the system (the server and the peripheral devices) remain turned on. Wipe the keyboard surface with a dry cloth.
Maintenance 6-5 Cleaning the Floppy Disk Drive A read/write error may occur due to stains on the read/write head of the floppy disk drive. Use the cleaner dedicated for floppy disk drive to clean the read/write head. It is recommended to clean the head on regular basis. Cleaning DVD/CD-ROM A dusty DVD/CD-ROM or dust-accumulated tray causes the device to fail to read data correctly. Follow the procedure below to clean the tray and DVD/CD-ROM regularly: 1. Make sure that the server is powered on. 2.
6-6 Maintenance Cleaning Tape Drive Dirt on the tape head may be a cause of unsuccessful backup and damage to tape cartridge. Clean the tape head regularly using a cleaning tape. For procedure and interval of cleaning as well as lifetime of a tape cartridge to use, see instructions included with the tape drive.
Maintenance 6-7 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server. Select [Tool menu] - [Test and Diagnostics] in the NEC 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 remove the LAN cable. Executing the system diagnostics with the LAN cable connected, the network may be influenced.
6-8 Maintenance 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 Test result Test summary window Guideline Diagnostics tool title Shows the name and version of the diagnostic tool. Test window title Shows the progress of the diagnostics.
Maintenance 6-9 7. Follow the guideline shown at the bottom of the screen, and press the Esc key. The [Enduser Menu] below is displayed. Shows the diagnostics completion screen of the above diagnostics. Shows a list of connected devices. Shows the log information of the diagnostics. It can be saved on a floppy disk. To save it on a floppy disk, insert a formatted floppy disk to the floppy disk drive, and select .
6-10 Maintenance MAINTENANCE TOOLS The Maintenance Tools is a tool of this product for preventive maintenance, as well as for trouble analysis and its settings. Follow the below procedure to start the Maintenance Tool. Starting the Off-line Maintenance Utility The Off-line Maintenance Utility may be started in the following ways. 1. Boot peripheral devices at first, then power on the Express server. 2. Load the [EXPRESSBUILDER] DVD into the optical disc drive of the Express server. 3.
Maintenance 6-11 4. Select [Tool Menu]. Following Language selection menu appears. Japanese: Menu is displayed in Japanese from now English: Menu is displayed in English from now Return to previous menu: Boot selection menu is displayed IMPORTANT: Default menu selection is [Japanese]. When there is no key operation for five second after Language menu appears, [Japanese] starts automatically. 5. Select [English] When [English] is selected, following tool menu appears. 6. Select one of the tool and start.
6-12 Maintenance Function of Maintenance Tools The following functions are available 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. IMPORTANT: – The Off-line Maintenance Utility is intended for use of your service representative.
Maintenance 6-13 – System Management The parameters of BMC (Baseboard management Controller) are set for remote control and alert. BIOS/FW Updating Update BIOS and firmware by using the distributed update module for BIOS/FW. You can find the procedure to update BIOS and firmware in README.TXT included in the distributed update module for BIOS/FW. Update BIOS and firmware as described in the procedure. IMPORTANT: Do not turn off the server while the update program is running.
6-14 Maintenance RELOCATING/STORING THE NEC EXPRESS5800/FT SERIES Follow the procedure below to relocate or store the server. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. There are risks of fire, personal injury, or property damage. See “PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY” in Chapter 1 for details. • Never attempt to lift the server only by yourself. • Do not install the server in any place other than specified.
Maintenance 6-15 IMPORTANT: Check and adjust the system clock before operating the server again after relocating or storing it. If the server and the built-in optional devices are moved from a cold place to a warm place in a short time, condensation will occur and cause malfunctions and breakdown when these are used in such state.
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If the product does not work properly, see this chapter before deciding that it is a breakdown.
7-2 Troubleshooting TO LOCATE THE ERRORS Use NEC ESMPRO to monitor the occurrence of fault 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 the Operation Window, DataViewer, or AlertViewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager. [Example] Checks the location and type of server/workstation failure.
Troubleshooting 7-3 ERROR MESSAGES If the NEC Express5800/ft series enters the abnormal state, the error is posted by various means. This section explains the types of error messages. Error Messages by LED Indication The LEDs on the front and rear panels of the NEC Express5800/ft series and near the handles of hard disks inform the user of the various server statuses by the colors and the patterns of going on, going off, and flashing. If trouble seems to have occurred, check the LED indication.
7-4 Troubleshooting POST Error Messages Powering on the server automatically starts the self-diagnostic program, POST (Power On Self-Test). When POST detects any error, it displays an error message and its measure on the display unit. Follow the table below to troubleshoot such errors. Phoenix BIOS 4.0 Release 6.0.XXXX : CPU=Pentium III XXX MHz 0640K System RAM Passed 0127M Extended RAM Passed WARNING: 02B0: Diskette drive A error.
Troubleshooting 7-5 On-screen error message 0251 System CMOS checksum bad-Default configuration used Cause System CMOS configuration is changed. 0252 Password checksum bad -Password cleared Password is cleared. Action • Reconfigure the system CMOS by using BIOS setup. • Clear system CMOS using hardware jumper. • Reconfigure by using BIOS setup. • Clear system CMOS using 0260 System Timer error 0270 Real time clock error 0271 Check date and time setting System Timer is faulty. RTC is faulty.
7-6 Troubleshooting On-screen error message 0B94 IPMB signal lines do not respond Cause SMC is faulty. 0B95 BMC FRU device failure 0B96 BMC SDR Repository failure 0B97 BMC SEL device failure NVRAM within BMC is faulty. SDR repository within BMC is faulty. SEL repository within BMC is faulty. BMC RAM is faulty. BMC FPGA is faulty.
Troubleshooting 7-7 On-screen error message 8122 Unsupported DIMM detected in DIMM group #3 8130 Mismatch DIMM detected in DIMM group#1 8131 Mismatch DIMM detected in DIMM group#2 8132 Mismatch DIMM detected in DIMM group#3 8150 NVRAM Cleared By Jumper 8151 Password Cleared By Jumper 8160 Mismatch Processor Speed detected on Processor 1 8161 Mismatch Processor Speed detected on Processor 2 9064 Mixed CPU Steppings detected Cause Unsupported DIMM is mounted. 9002 Memory not installed.
7-8 Troubleshooting Server Management Application Error Message If the server management tool such as NEC ESMPRO Agent or NEC ESMPRO Manager has been installed in the NEC Express5800/ft series or management PC, you can obtain the error information from the display unit of the server or management PC. See Chapter 5 or online documentation for details of such application programs.
Troubleshooting 7-9 TROUBLESHOOTING When the server fails to operate as expected, see the following to find out your problem and follow the given instruction 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 sales agent.
7-10 Troubleshooting POST fails to complete: Is the DIMM installed? → At least one DIMM is required for operation. Is the memory size large? → The memory check may take a time if the memory size is large. Wait for a while. Did you perform any keyboard or mouse operation immediately after you started the server? → If you perform any keyboard or mouse operation immediately after start-up, POST may accidentally detect a keyboard controller error and stops proceeding.
Troubleshooting 7-11 CPUs not in Duplex mode: → Check if the memory configuration is correct. → Check if third-party CPUs or memory (DIMM) are used. Disks not in Duplex mode: → Unless you perform mirroring (including reconfiguration after failed disks are replaced) in correct order, the mirror may not be (re)configured. Check if the steps were correct.
7-12 Troubleshooting Screen freezes, keyboard and mouse don’t work: → If the amount of memory is large, it takes time to copy the memory in dual mode and the system stops working temporarily during the copying, but it is not system trouble. Fail to access (read or write) to the floppy disk: Does the floppy disk drive contain a floppy disk? → Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive until it clicks.
Troubleshooting 7-13 Fail to access to the optical disk: Is the CD-ROM properly set in the DVD-ROM drive tray? → The tray is provided with a holder to secure the optical disk. Make sure that the optical disk is placed properly in the holder. Isn’t the CPU/IO module isolated (i.e. off-line status)? → The DVD-ROM drive of an isolate PCI module cannot be used. If you try to mount the DVD-ROM drive of an separated module, the OS displays the following error message.
7-14 Troubleshooting OS behavior is unstable: Aren’t you making access to directory or file in /dev, /proc or /sys? → The NEC Express5800/ft series frequently saves and updates information related to system operation and management in the following directories. Because accessing any of these directories by a command or other means may impact fault tolerant functions and make behavior of the system unstable, do not access them.
Troubleshooting 7-15 100 = 100Mbps 10 = 10Mbps Select one of the following two for the duplex value. 1 = Half duplex 2 = Full duplex Machine repeats rebooting at startup: Isn’t reset working by the OS boot monitoring function? → When you are using the NEC Express5800/ft series, the OS boot monitoring function must be disabled in the following cases. For information on disabling the OS boot monitoring, see “Disable OS Boot Monitoring Function” in page 4-7 of User’s Guide (Setup).
7-16 Troubleshooting A CPU/IO module and/or a disk cannot be integrated: → When reinstallation is done due to a failure in a component, the reinstallation may stop with the following message recorded in a log file. If this occurs, MTBF of the component does not reach the threshold and the reinstallation cannot be performed as it is determined that repair is needed. Typically, device replacement is required. Contact your maintenance service engineer.
Troubleshooting 7-17 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER When the server is not booted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD-ROM, check the following: Did you set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD-ROM during POST and restart the server? → If you do not set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD-ROM 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.
7-18 Troubleshooting Problems with Master Control Menu Failed to read online documentation: Is Adobe Acrobat Reader installed properly? → A part of online documentation is supplied in PDF file format. Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader (Version 4.05 or later) in your operating system. You can also install the Adobe Acrobat Reader using the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. Launch the Master Control Menu and select [Setup] - [Adobe Acrobat Reader].
Troubleshooting 7-19 Problems with NEC ESMPRO NEC ESMPRO Manager → See Chapter 5. See also online document in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM for troubleshooting and other supplementary information. NEC ESMPRO Agent → See Chapter 5.
7-20 Troubleshooting COLLECTION OF TROUBLE LOGS If a failure occurs, you can collect information at the time of failure occurrence by the following ways. IMPORTANT: Collect failure information that is described later only when you are asked to do so by a maintenance service engineer of the maintenance service company. You may see a message telling you the virtual memory is not sufficient in a reboot following a failure. Continue to start up the system.
Troubleshooting 7-21 Collection of the Memory Dump If a failure occurs, the memory data should be dumped to acquire the required information. IMPORTANT: Collect memory dump through consultation with a maintenance service engineer of your maintenance service company. Collecting memory dump while the system is running successfully can result in a problem in system operation. You may see a message telling you the virtual memory is not sufficient in a reboot following a failure.
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Chapter 8 System Upgrade This chapter describes procedures to add options and replace failed components. IMPORTANT: Optional devices described in this chapter should not be installed or removed by the user. NEC does not assume any liability for damage to optional devices or the server or malfunctions of the server resulted from installation by the user. Be sure to use only optional devices and cables designated by NEC.
8-2 System Upgrade SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Observe the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely and properly. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. There are risks of death or serious personal injury. See “PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY” in Chapter 1 for details. • • • • Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Do not look into the DVD-ROM drive. Do not remove the lithium battery. Disconnect the power plug before working with the server.
System Upgrade 8-3 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 wrist straps (arm belts or anti-static gloves). Wear wrist straps on your wrists. 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.
8-4 System Upgrade PRE-UPGRADE VERIFICATION If you add on optional devices onto this equipment, some devices require specific ft server software version (s). If the optional asks for specific version number (s), refer to the following procedure before adding on the devices. 1. Confirm the required ft server control software’s version, Refer to the sever-accessory User’s Guide, check the NEC website, or contact your sales representative. 2. Verify the version of the ft control software on your system.
System Upgrade 8-5 PREPARING YOUR SYSTEM FOR UPGRADE Note the following, when installing or replacing devices, to improve the performance of NEC Express5800/ft series. With the NEC Express5800/ft series, devices can be replaced during the continuous operation. Take extreme care for electric shock and damage to the component due to short-circuit. Optional devices cannot be installed or removed during continuous operation.
8-6 System Upgrade 3.5-INCH HARD DISK DRIVE The 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay in front of the server contains six slots in which hard disks with the SAS interface are installed. IMPORTANT: Do not use any hard disks that are not authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party hard disk may cause a failure of the server as well as the hard disk. Purchase hard disks of the same model in pair. Contact your sales agent for hard disk drives optimum for your server. You can install 25.
System Upgrade 8-7 Installing 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Follow the procedure below to install the hard disk. A hard disk may be installed in another slot in the same procedure. IMPORTANT: Refer to “ANTI-STATIC MEASURES” and “PREPARING YOUR SYSTEM FOR UPGRADE” before starting installing or removing options. You must mount two HDDs that form dual disk configuration before starting Linux. 1. Shut down Linux. The system turns off automatically. 2. Remove the front bezel. 3.
8-8 System Upgrade 7. Firmly hold the handle of the hard disk to install and insert the hard disk into the slot. TIPS: 8. Insert the disk until the lever hook touches the server frame. Check the orientation of lever. Insert the hard disk with the lever unlocked. Slowly close the lever. When the lever is locked, you will hear a click sound. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to pinch your finger(s) between the lever and handle. TIPS: Check the hook of the lever is engaged with the frame. 9.
System Upgrade 8-9 Removing 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Follow the procedure below to remove the hard disk. IMPORTANT: Make sure to read “ANTI-STATIC MEASURES” and “PREPARING YOUR SYSTEM FOR UPGRADE” before you take the following procedures. 1. Shut down Linux. The system turns off automatically. 2. Remove the front bezel. 3. Push the lever of the hard disk to unlock the handle. 4. Hold the handle and hard disk to pull them off. 5.
8-10 System Upgrade Replacing 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Follow the procedure below to remove the failed hard disk. If the hard disk fails, it should be replaced with new device with the server powered-on. IMPORTANT: Make sure to read “ANTI-STATIC MEASURES” and “PREPARING YOUR SYSTEM FOR UPGRDE.” You can replace disks during continuous operation. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 1. Locate the failed hard disk. When a hard disk fails, the DISK ACCESS LED on the hard disk drive’s handle illuminates amber. 2.
System Upgrade 8-11 CPU/IO MODULE To replace a CPU (processor, DIMM (memory), PCI card, you need to remove the CPU/IO module. IMPORTANT: Ask your sales agent to replace the CPU/IO module and components of the CPU/IO module. Make sure to read “ANTI-STATIC MEASURES” and “PREPARING YOUR SYSTEM FOR UPGRADE.” To install or remove CPU or DIMM, first power off the server before removing the CPU/IO module. Removing the module being operating may cause unexpected trouble.
8-12 System Upgrade Removing CPU/IO Module Follow the procedure below to remove the CPU/IO module. 1. Stop the CPU/IO module you want to remove. To this end, use the ftServer Utility of the NEC ESMPRO Agent installed to your server or the Data Viewer of the NEC ESMPRO Manager. For the detailed procedure, see “NEC ESMPRO Agent and Manager” – “Maintenance of NEC Express5800/ft series” in Chapter 5.
System Upgrade 8-13 3. Hold the stopper, and disconnect the power cable of the module to be removed. The stopper will return to the vertical position when you release it. CHECK: Leave your hands and make sure that the stopper returned to the vertical position. If you disconnect the cable and the stopper does not go back to this position, you cannot pull out the CPU/IO module in the next step. Stopper 4. Loosen the screws securing the CPU/IO module handle to press down the handle.
8-14 System Upgrade 5. Hold the black levers of the CPU/IO module and pull it off. Pull it off until it is locked and stopped. IMPORTANT: 6. Do not hold part other than the handle to pull the module. Handle the CPU/IO module carefully. Do not drop the module or bump it against parts in the device when you remove it. The CPU/IO module is locked on the way and cannot be pulled out. Lower the lock on the side of CPU/IO module and unlock it, and then pull it out. Lock 7.
System Upgrade 8-15 Installing CPU/IO Module Follow the procedure below to install the CPU/IO module: IMPORTANT: Make sure to read “ANTI-STATIC MEASURES” and “PREPARING YOUR SYSTEM FOR UPGRADE.” Insert the black lever slowly and fasten the screws tightly. Be careful not to cause a shock to the device at this time. 1. Firmly hold the CPU/IO module with both hands and insert it into the rack.
8-16 System Upgrade IMPORTANT: 3. Secure the handle with the screws. If it is not secured by the screws, the operation of the CPU/IO module will be unstable. In some system statuses or settings, auto start up or integration does not take place when the module is connected. In such a case, check the status by using the ftServer Utility or NEC ESMPRO Manager data viewer, and then start up the CPU/IO modules. Connect the cables for connecting the peripheral devices and network. 4.
System Upgrade 8-17 DIMM The DIMM (dual inline memory module) is installed to the DIMM socket in the CPU/IO module on the NEC Express5800/ft series. The CPU/IO module board is equipped with six sockets. DIMMs should be installed in a set of 2 DIMMs, starting from the lowest socket number. TIPS: You can add memory up to 24 GB (4GB x 6). In the error messages and logs in POST NEC ESMPRO, or Off-line Maintenance Utility, the DIMM connector may be described as “group.
8-18 System Upgrade Precautions Note the following to install or replace DIMM. The DIMMs with the same slot number are linked between the CH1 and CH0.. When a DIMM is added to one CH, another identical DIMM should be installed to the slot with the same number in another CH. This rule is applied to the case of removal. The linked DIMMs between CHs should be of the same product with the same performance. DIMMs should be installed in sockets from the lowest slot number to the highest slot number.
System Upgrade 8-19 Installing DIMM Follow the procedure below to install the DIMM. 1. Shut down OS. The sever turns off automatically. 2. Disconnect the power cords from the outlets. 3. Remove the CPU/IO module referring to page 8-12. 4. Remove the screw, and remove the top cover of the CPU/IO module. 5. Remove the memory duct. Memory duct 6.
8-20 System Upgrade 7. Remove the DIMM connector cover from the socket in which the DIMM is installed. A DIMM connector cover is installed to the open socket. When the levers on both ends of the connector are opened, the DIMM connector cover is unlocked and you can remove the cover. IMPORTANT: Keep the removed DIMM connector cover. 8. DIMM connector Insert a DIMM into the DIMM socket vertically. TIPS: Pay attention to the orientation of the DIMM.
System Upgrade 8-21 15. After starting the OS, set the paging file size to at least the recommended value (1.5 times the installed memory size). (See “Size of the Partition to be Created” in Chapter 4 of the User’s Guide (Setup).
8-22 System Upgrade Removing DIMM Follow the procedure below to remove the DIMM. IMPORTANT: This server works only when there are at least two DIMMs installed. 1. Shutdown OS. The system turns off automatically. 2. Disconnect the power cords from the outlets. 3. Remove the CPU/IO module referring to page 8-12. 4. Remove the screws and the top cover of the CPU/IO module. 5. Remove the memory duct.
System Upgrade 8-23 6. Open the levers attached on both sides of the socket of the DIMM to be removed. It will be unlocked and the DIMM can be removed. 7. Attach the memory duct. 8. Attach the top cover of the CPU/IO module and secure it with screws. 9. Refer to page 8-15 and install the CPU/IO module. 10. Connect the power cords. 11. Press the POWER switch to power on the server. 12. Verify that POST displays no error message.
8-24 System Upgrade Replacing DIMM Follow the procedure below to replace a failed DIMM. 1. Identify the failed DIMM using the Data Viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager. 2. Remove the CPU/IO module referring to page 8-12. 3. Replace the DIMM. 4. Install the CPU/IO module referring to page 8-15. 5. Start up the CPU/IO module using the Data Viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager or ftServer Utility.
System Upgrade 8-25 PROCESSOR (CPU) In addition to the standard CPU (Quad-Core Intel® XeonTM Processor), you can operate the system by adding one CPU. 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 terminals or onboard parts with a bare hand or place the CPU directly on the desk.
8-26 System Upgrade Installing CPU Follow the steps below to install a CPU (model with air-cooling kit). 1. Shut down the OS. The server is automatically powered off. 2. Unplug the power cords. 3. Remove the CPU/IO module referring to page 8-12. 4. Remove the cable connected to the CPU duct cover. IMPORTANT: Remove the cable without adding pressure to the bases of the fan cable. 5. Remove the CPU duct cover. 6. Check to be sure of the location of the CPUsocket. 7.
System Upgrade 8-27 9. Lift the CPU socket holder. 10. Place the CPU on the socket carefully. TIPS: Pay attention to the orientation of the CPU. The CPU and socket have pin marks to prevent wrong insertion. Check the pin marks of the CPU and the socket and insert the CPU correctly. 11. After pressing the CPU softly against the socket, place the CPI socket holder back to its original place. 12. Return the socket lever back to its original place. 13.
8-28 System Upgrade IMPORTANT: Place the heat sink so that its corners will not bump against the parts on the motherboard. 14. Check that the heat sink is attached to the mother board horizontally. IMPORTANT: If the heat sink is tilted, remove the heat sink and then attach it again. If the heat sink is not attached horizontally, it may be caused by the following. - The CPU is not attached correctly. - Screws are not secured tightly enough. Do not move around the heat sink fastened. 15.
System Upgrade 8-29 PCI BOARD Up to three PCI boards can be installed to the CPU/IO module. IMPORTANT: The PCI board 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 PCI board. Do not touch the PCI board terminals or onboard parts by a bare hand or place the PCI board directly on the desk. For more information on static electricity, see "ANTI-STATIC MEASURES" on page 8-3.
8-30 System Upgrade List of option PCI boards and installable slots: N-code Product name PCI slot performance Slot size PCI-1 PCI-2 PCI-3 PCI-X 133MHz/64bit PCI Express X4 lane PCI-X 133MHz/ 64bit Low Profile PCI board type 3.3V Mountable board size MD2 N8804-002 1000BASE-T 1ch board set ○ N8804-003 1000BASE-SX 1ch board set ○ N8804-005 1000BASE-T 2ch board set N8803-032 SCSI board N8803-035 Fibre Channel board set Remarks Full Height x8 socket 3.
System Upgrade 8-31 Installing PCI Board Follow the procedure below to install the board to be connected to the PCI board slot. TIPS: To install the PCI board, make sure the shape of the board connector matches with the shape of the PCI board slot connector. 1. Remove the CPU/IO module referring to the page 8-12. The following steps explain how to install a PCI board on the PCI board slot (PCI-X slot 2, PCI-X slot 3) of the riser card.
8-32 System Upgrade 5. Remove the riser card from the motherboard. 6. Insert an optional PCI board into the PCI slot of the riser card. Bracket 7. Remove the bracket cover from the PCI bracket. IMPORTANT: Carefully keep the removed PCI bracket. 8. Install the riser card on which the PCI board is installed on the motherboard.
System Upgrade 8-33 9. Fix screws on the PCI stopper on the rear side of the device, and slide to attach the PCI stopper. 10. Secure the PCI brackets with 3 screws. 11. Connect the disconnected cable to the connector of the riser card. IMPORTANT: Connect the cable to the connector on the lower part.
8-34 System Upgrade 12. Loosen the fixed screw on the bracket cover that corresponds to another PCI slot that is hidden behind the riser card, and remove the bracket cover. 13. Install the optional PCI board to another PCI slot hidden behind the riser card. 14. Secure the PCI board with a fixed screw.
System Upgrade 8-35 Removing PCI Board To remove PCI board card, follow the reverse procedure of the installation and install the expansion slot cover. Replacing PCI Board Follow the procedure below to replace the failed PCI board. 1. Check the failed board from the event log. 2. Remove the CPU/IO module referring to the page 8-12. 3. Remove the PCI bracket, then remove the PCI board. 4. Replace the board and fasten it. 5. Install the CPU/IO module referring to the page 8-15. 6.
8-36 System Upgrade Setup of Optional PCI Board IMPORTANT: To enable the fault-tolerant feature of the optional device, the identical PCI boards must be installed to the slots with the same number in CPU/IO module 0 and CPU/IO module 1. The BIOS settings need to be modified when mounting some optional PCI boards. To change the BIOS settings, start the BIOS setup utility to change the [OS Boot Monitoring] configuration in [Server] – [Monitoring Configuration]. See page 4-24 for more details.
System Upgrade 8-37 N8803-032 SCSI Board The lists of slots to install optional PCI boards Refer to the table “List of option PCI boards and installable slots” on page 8-30. Driver installation procedure You do not need the driver for N8803-032 because it is included in the OS. After installing the board, confirm the following directory exists by using the ls command. /proc/scsi/aic79xx If the directory above is not created, the board is recognized inappropriately.
8-38 System Upgrade Configure redundant path IMPORTANT: This must be operated by root user. 1. Execute the following command to create the multi-path device. # multipath This command creates the dm device of md-N and the dm-mp device (symbol click of the dm device) of the mapper/mpathN, mapper/mpathNpM(N and M are value other than 1). This procedure virtualizes the sd device of the FibreChannel into dm-mp device on each path.
System Upgrade 8-39 N8815-005 ft Remote Management Card Each CPU/IO module can mount one ft Remote Management Card. IMPORTANT: The ft Remote Management Card 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 card. Do not touch the card terminals or onboard parts with a bare hand or place the card directly on the desk. For more information on static electricity, see “ANTI-STATIC MEASURES.
8-40 System Upgrade 4. Fix the card and the bracket with a screw. 5. Remove the blank cover by removing the screw. Blank cover 6. Put a LAN cable through a hole from outside the server and plug the LAN connector (the bigger connector) to the back of the chassis. LAN connector Hook Make sure you see two hooks on the both sides of the LAN connector and hear the snap sound as you fix the LAN connector.
System Upgrade 8-41 7. Attach the smaller connector to the LAN connector on the ft Remote Management card. 8. Attach the below label above the LAN connector on the outside of the chassis.
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Appendix A Specifications Item Factory-set model CPU Type NEC Express5800/320Fd-LR N8800-124F NEC Express5800/320Fd-MR N8800-125F Install model Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 2.00GHz Processor 3.
Appendix B I/O Port Addresses The factory-set I/O port addresses for the server are assigned as follows: Address 0x00000000-0x00000CF7 0x00000010-0x0000001F 0x00000020-0x00000021 0x00000024-0x00000025 0x00000028-0x00000029 0x0000002C-0x0000002D 0x0000002E-0x0000002F 0x00000030-0x00000037 0x00000038-0x00000039 0x0000003C-0x0000003D 0x00000040-0x00000043 0x00000050-0x00000053 0x00000060-0x00000060 0x00000061-0x00000061 0x00000062-0x00000063 0x00000064-0x00000064 0x00000066-0x00000067 0x00000070-0x00000073 0x0
B-2 I/O Port Addresses Address 0x000003B0-0x000003BB 0x000003B0-0x000003BB 0x000003C0-0x000003DF 0x000003C0-0x000003DF 0x000003C0-0x000003DF 0x000003C0-0x000003DF 0x000003C0-0x000003DF 0x000003C0-0x000003DF 0x0000040B-0x0000040B 0x000004D0-0x000004D1 0x000004D6-0x000004D6 0x00000500-0x0000057F 0x00000580-0x0000059F 0x000005A0-0x000005BF 0x00000A79-0x00000A79 0x00000C00-0x00000C01 0x00000CA2-0x00000CA2 0x00000CA3-0x00000CA3 0x00000CA4-0x00000CA7 Chip in Use Intel(R) 82801 PCI Bridge - 244E Stratus Virtual
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