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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 caused by failing to follow the instructions, 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 and its descriptions used in this User’s Guide and warning labels are as follows: 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. For detailed notes to set up the machine safely, refer to “NOTES FOR SAFE HANDLING” on page 1-2. 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.
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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ii 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.
iii About This User’s Guide This User's Guide helps a user to properly setup and use the product. Consult this guide when you set up the product. Keep this manual and the separate volume of User’s Guide handy. This User's Guide is intended for users who have a good knowledge on the basic use of VMware ESX Server and general I/O devices such as a keyboard and mouse.
iv 關於正式文本 另 戶 說 Windows 戶 正式文本讀方法 說 說 ( 1 4 ON ) ) 說 6 (OS 5 說 (6-2 ) 嗎 查 (6-15 嗎 ) 說 另 戶 關於本文中的記號 這 3 重要: 檢查: 使用服務器或者軟件的時候預先記的重要的要點又指示 暗示: 有用的信息，暗示 需要你服務器或者使用軟件的時候，確實做(製作)的什麼 關於正式文本的再購買 戶 碟
v Contents Preface..............................................................................................................................ii About This User’s Guide................................................................................................iii How to Use This User's Guide....................................................................iii Additional Symbols .....................................................................................iii About Our Web Service...........
vi CHAPTER 4 ESX SERVER SETUP............................................................................... 4-1 Before Starting Setup .................................................................................................. 4-2 Setup Flow...................................................................................................... 4-2 Setup Procedure to Install ESX Server......................................................................
Chapter 1 Before Using This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server, the main unit and its accessories. Go through this chapter before you start setup of the product.
1-2 Before Using 在使用前 戶
Before Using 1-3 NOTES FOR SAFE HANDLING The following section describes necessary information to use the product properly and safely. Warning Label 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 Before Using 為了把有為了安全對待的注 意的本裝置做為安全確實變成使用必要的信息被記載。 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
Before Using 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 server in an operation where human lives are involved or high reliability is required.
1-6 Before Using Use of Power Supply and Power Cord WARNING Do not handle power plugs with a wet hand. Do not plug/unplug power cords 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 cords in nonconforming outlets. Use wall outlets with specified voltage and power type. There is a risk of a fire or current leakage.
Before Using Installation, Relocation, Storage and Connection CAUTION Do not install the server in an unsuitable place. Install the server in such a place as specified in this User's Guide. Avoid the following locations. There is a risk of a fire. a dusty place a humid place located near a boiler, etc a place exposed to direct sunlight an unstable place Do not use or store this product in a corrosive environment.
1-8 Before Using 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 server. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire as well as malfunction. Do not look into the DVD-ROM drive. The DVD-ROM drive uses a laser beam. Do not look or insert a mirror inside while the system is on. A laser beam is invisible; if your eyes get exposed to it, there is a risk of losing eyesight.
Before Using 1-9 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 Keep animals away. Keep animals away from the server.
1-10 Before Using Rack-mount Model WARNING Do not install the server on a nonconforming rack. Install the server on a 19-inch rack conforming to the EIA standard. Do not use the server without a rack or install it on a nonconforming rack. The server 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 use the server in an unsuitable place. Do not install a server rack in an unsuitable environment.
Before Using 1-11 CAUTION Do not install excessive wiring. To prevent burns, fires, and damage to the server, make sure that the rated load of the power branch circuit is not exceeded. For more information on installation and wiring of power-related facilities, contact your electrician or local power company. Do not pull out a device during operation. Do not pull out or remove a device while it is running. There is a risk of malfunction and a device may be detached from a rack to cause injuries.
1-12 Before Using 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。 CAUTION 在海外不使用。 本裝置，是日本國內專用的裝置。在海外不能使用。在海外使用這個裝置的話成 為火災和觸電的原因。 設備內不要進水和異物。 設備內不要進入水、針、夾子等異物。有可能導致火災和觸電。一旦進入異物，
Before Using 1-13 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線。 不要使用損傷的電源線。（
1-14 Before Using 3極點用的電源插座以外不使用。 被本裝置添加的電源編碼拿第3大頭針(earth pin)的3極點插頭被裝備。這個插 頭，只3極點用的電源插座能使用。使用那個以外的電源插座的話，有觸電的可能。 其他的裝置和用途不使用添加的電源編碼 添加的電源編碼作為目的被設計連接到本裝置，使用的事，那個安全性被確認。 請別絕對其他的裝置和用途使用。有成為火災和觸電的原因的可能。
Before Using 1-15 安裝，移動，保管及連接注意事項 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 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。
1-16 Before Using CAUTION 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。
Before Using 1-17 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、配件板要確實安裝妥當。 安裝
1-18 Before Using 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。
Before Using 1-19 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 的安裝和電線的更多資訊
1-20 Before Using UNPACKAGING This product and various accessories are in the special shipping box. Take them out from the box and check the individual items. Store the box and unused accessories in a safe place. Accessories This product is shipped with various accessories. See the packing list to make sure everything is included and check the individual items. If any component is missing or damaged, contact your sales agent. Keep the accessories in a safe place.
Before Using 1-21 確認箱子的內容的 本產品和附屬品進入著專用的捆包箱子。從箱子取出各自檢點。捆包箱子和有餘了的附屬品請最後一幕 保管。關於附屬品本 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。 附屬品因為到做安裝的時候和選擇的增設，本裝置出現故障了的時候必要最後一幕請保管。 關於附屬品的「EXPRESSBUILDER」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 master disc 最後一幕保管添加的軟盤，請 使用備份盤。 附屬的軟盤再光碟機，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。
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Chapter 2 About Operating System This chapter gives essential information on the Linux system supported by the server and how to install it.
2-2 About Operating System Vmware ESX Server 3.0.2ft When installing VMware ESX Server 3.0.2ft on the NEC Express5800/ft series, follow the procedure in “Setup procedure to install ESX Server” (page 4-3) to setup. Supported OS You need to install VMware ESX Server 3.0.2ft, hereinafter called as “ESX Server”, for using the NEC Express5800/ft series. The following is the Operating System executable in the virtual machines of the ESX Server (hereinafter called as “Guest OS”).
Chapter 3 Installing Server This chapter describes requirements for using the product properly and safely, the setup procedures to make NEC Express5800/ft series ready for use, and how to connect peripherals.
3-2 Installing Server INSTALLATION This section describes installation of NEC Express5800/ft series. Rack-mount Model You can mount NEC Express5800/ft series on a rack that conforms to the EIA standards. IMPORTANT: NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. You should ask maintenance personnel to install it. Installing a rack To install a rack, see the instruction that comes with the rack, or contact your sales agent or maintenance personnel.
Installing Server 3-3 WARNING Observe the following precautions to use the server safely. There is a risk of a death or serious injury. For details, see “Notes for Safe Handling” in Chapter 1. Do not install the server in non-designated places. Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. CAUTION Observe the following precautions to use the server safely. There is a risk of a burn, personal injury, or damage to physical assets. For details, see “Notes for Safe Handling“ in Chapter 1.
3-4 Installing Server Place that is close to some equipment that causes power noises (e.g., sparks caused by power-on/off using a relay). If you must install the server close to such equipment, request your sales agent for separate power cabling or noise filter installation.
Installing Server 3-5 Installing the Device to the Rack (N8140-74/92/93/94/98/99) Install this device to the rack. Installing the device to our company’s racks (N8140-74/92/93/94/98/99) or to other company’s racks is explained in this section. WARNING Observe the following precautions to use the server safely. There is a risk of a death or serious injury. For details, see “Notes for Safe Handling“ in Chapter 1. Do not use the product with the unspecified rack.
3-6 Installing Server Checking the place to install Decide the place (height) to install. To keep balance, install it as low as you can on the rack. To install the rack, the height for 4U is required. Imprinted mark (2 imprinted marks for 5Us) Places to install core nuts 4U (the height for installing this device) IMPORTANT: To install this device to the rack, the space for 1U Imprinted mark is required for installing the USB compatible floppy disk drive, in addition to the space for 4U.
Installing Server 3-7 1. If the rack has front and rear doors, read the instruction that comes with the rack, and open them. 2. Install the brackets from the rear side of the rack. Install the brackets with its flat side facing inside. Place them with the round screws with washers that come with the device symmetrically (total: 4). Fasten the screws tentatively not tightly.
3-8 3. Installing Server Fix the core nuts to the front side of the rack. Attach them symmetrically (total: 8 core nuts). 4U (top of device) Core nuts 3U 2U 1U Bottom of device Core nuts Fix a core nut from inside of the rack. Hook either of the clips of the core nut to a square hole of the rack, and hook the other clip to a hole by a flat-blade screwdriver. Outside of the rack CHECK: Check whether the core nuts fixed in both sides of the rack are the same in height. 4.
Installing Server 5. Tentatively fasten the washers and plate screws (short) to the 4 places on the front and back sides (total: 8) from the rear. Washers and plate screws (short) Washers and plate screws (short) 6. Fasten tightly the washers and round screws (long) to the 2 places on the left and right sides (total: 4) from the front.
3-10 7. Installing Server Fasten tightly the 4 round screws on the back side and the 8 plate screws on the side panels (which you fastened tentatively). Panhead screws on the side panels Plate screws on the side panels Plate screws on the side panels 8. Mount the CPU/IO module 0. Mount the module while lowering the locks so the module stacks on the way.
Installing Server 9. Bring back the locks on the left and right sides. 10. Fasten the levers on the left and right sides with screws. 11. Mount the CPU/IO module 1 in the same way.
3-12 Installing Server Unmounting the Device from the Rack (N8140-74/92/93/94/98/99) Follow the steps below and unmount the device from the rack. CAUTION Observe the following precautions to use the server safely. There is a risk of a burn, personal injury, or damage to physical assets. For details, see “Notes for Safe Handling“ in Chapter 1. Do not carry or install a rack alone.
Installing Server 3-13 INSTALLING the Tower Conversion Kit (N8843-002) This section describes how to install the rack-mount model of NEC Express5800/ft series without using the dedicated rack. IMPORTANT: NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. You should ask maintenance personnel to install it. Select a suitable site for tower model. CAUTION Observe the following precautions to use the equipment safely. There are risks of a burn, injury, or damage to physical assets.
3-14 Installing Server Do not install NEC Express5800/ft series in such places as listed below. Otherwise, the server may malfunction. Place where temperatures change widely (near a heater, air conditioner, or refrigerator). Place that is subject to intense vibration. Place where corrosive gas (sodium chloride, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, or ozone) is generated, or a place that is close to chemicals or exposed to chemicals.
Installing Server 3-15 Steps to Install the Rack-mount Model to the Tower Conversion Kit Follow the procedure below to install the devices to the tower conversion kit. 1. Open the front door of the tower conversion kit. If the door is locked, use the server-accessory key to unlock. 2. Confirm the spots to fix 8 core nuts on the front of the chassis. See the figure on the right for where to fix the core nuts (4 on the front top and 4 on the front bottom.
3-16 Installing Server 4. Fix the bracket with four washers and countersunk screws (long ones), two at the top and two at the bottom. 5. Fix the bracket with 4 washers and countersunk screws. See the figure on the right for where to fix the screws (2 screws for the backside on the top, and 2 for the bottom of the tower conversion kit). Top (toward the backside) 6. Insert the device slowly and securely into the bracket.
Installing Server 3-17 Lock lever If it becomes rocked and cannot insert any further, push and keep the rock lever to the left as push the device further inside. 7. Close the lever on the top and the bottom of the device. Fix the device to the bracket with clinchers. 8. Take steps 6 to 8 to fix the other device to the bracket.
3-18 Installing Server Connect peripheral devices to NEC Express5800/ft series The server provides connectors for a wide variety of peripheral devices on its front and rear. The figure on the next page illustrates available peripheral devices for the server in the standard configuration, and locations of the connectors for the devices. After connecting the peripheral devices, connect the provided power cords with the server, and then plug the power cords into the power outlet.
Installing Server 3-19 IMPORTANT: Connection of optional devices In the case of standard configuration, you need to complete setup of the operating system before mounting optional PCI cards or hard disks that you purchased separately. If N8803-035 is mounted, be sure to connect cables to the FC array unit before going on to the next step. Keyboard (via keyboard hub to USB mouse) USB floppy disk drive Display Back of the device Plug in the included power code at the end.
3-20 Installing Server Rotate the stopper clockwise, and insert the power cords to the AC inlets of the power unit. Connect the plug at the other end of the power cord to a wall outlet with parallel double-pole grounds provided or to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). To use the functions of the server, you should connect the server to the UPS. Stopper IMPORTANT: Be sure to use both of the power cords to make the server fault-tolerant.
ESX Server Setup 4-1 Chapter 4 ESX Server Setup This chapter describes procedures for configuring OS Boot Monitoring function, setting up for ESX Server installation, FC card setting, and so on.
4-2 ESX Server Setup Before starting Setup Read this section before starting setup. SETUP FLOW The flow-chart below illustrates the flow of the setup procedures for the server. Power on Step 1: Start setup procedure for installing ESX Server Step 2: Prepare setup procedure for ESX Server installation Step 3: Validate FC card Step 4: Invalidate OS Boot Monitoring function Step 5: Set HBA configuration by Emulex BIOS Step 6: Install VMware ESX Server 3.0.
ESX Server Setup Setup procedure to install ESX Server Follow the procedure below to install ESX Server. IMPORTANT: NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision equipment. It is recommended to ask engineer from maintenance service provider with good knowledge for setup. Operate the step 1 to 11. Step 1: Start setup procedure for installing ESX Server The followings are required for the ESX Server installation. Software Products for VMware Infrastructure for ftServer Systems Release 3.0.
4-4 ESX Server Setup Step 2: Prepare setup procedure for ESX Server installation Before installing ESX Server, be sure to do the following. If you do not prepare, setup cannot be performed properly. Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series With the power of NEC Express5800/ft series off, follow the steps below: 1. Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series. Follow the instructions below to prepare. 2. Connect each CPU/IO module and external storage with FC cables.
ESX Server Setup 4-5 AC Inlet Connector A CPU/IO module 0 Status LED PCI Slot Status LED DUMP (NMI) Switch Rear side of device AC Inlet Connector B CPU/IO module 1 Status LED PCI Slot Status LED (1) (2) Confirm the POWER LED of the CPU/IO module. If the POWER LED is lit, shut down the OS and unplug the AC power cord after the POWER LED turns off. If the POWER LED is turned off, unplug the AC power cord.
4-6 ESX Server Setup Step 3: Validate FC card 1. Turn on the display and the peripheral equipment connected to the NEC Express5800/ft series. CHECK: If the power cords are connected to a power controller like a UPS, make sure that it is powered on. 2. Detach the front bezel. 3. Press the POWER switch that is located on the front side of the server. (The in-built LED lit on this side.
ESX Server Setup 4. 4-7 When the message “Press to enter SETUP” or “Press to enter SETUP or Press to boot from Network” is displayed on the display screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup Utility “SETUP” starts and the Main menu is displayed on the screen. ftServer Setup Main Advanced Security System Time: System Date: [16:54:28] [05/07/2007] CPU Speed Physical CPUs 2.
4-8 ESX Server Setup 5. Move the cursor onto [Advanced] and select [Advanced]. The Advanced menu appears. 6. Move the cursor onto [Option ROM Configuration] and press Enter. The Option ROM Configuration submenu appears.
ESX Server Setup 7. Move the cursor onto [PCI Slot3 (upper) Option ROM] and press Enter. Parameters appear. 8. Among the parameters, choose [Enabled] and press Enter. The current display of the configuration for PCI Slot3 (upper) Option ROM will be changed to [Enabled.
4-10 9. ESX Server Setup Move the cursor onto [Embedded SAS Option ROM] and press Enter. Parameters appear.
ESX Server Setup 10. 4-11 Select [Disabled] from the parameter and press Enter. The display of current configuration for [Embedded SAS Option ROM] becomes [Disabled.]. This is the end of steps for validating FC card. . The following procedure shows how to invalidate the monitoring function. Process “Step 4: Invalidate OS Boot Monitoring function” and continue the settings.
4-12 ESX Server Setup Step 4: Invalidate OS Boot Monitoring Function Perform the following operation further to the setting to validate FC card in “Step 3 Validate FC card”. Configure this to confirm the power is on and to process appropriately the setup later The NEC Express5800/ft series has a monitoring function at start up. Invalidate the monitoring function when installing. If you do not invalidate the function, you will not be able to complete the installation correctly.
ESX Server Setup 2. Move the cursor onto [Monitoring Configuration] and press Enter. The Monitoring Configuration submenu appears. 3. Move the cursor onto [OS Boot Monitoring] and press Enter. Parameter appears.
4-14 4. ESX Server Setup Select [Disabled] from the parameter and press Enter. The display of current setting for OS Boot Monitoring becomes [Disabled]. 5. Press Esc key, then go back to Server menu, and move the cursor onto [Exit]. The Exit menu appears.
ESX Server Setup 6. 4-15 Move the cursor key onto [Exit Saving Changes] and Press Enter. The Setup confirmation window appears. 7. Select [Yes] and press Enter. Save the setting and quit the SETUP, and then reboot. TIPS: When installing ESX Server, once power off the server for preparation of installation.
4-16 ESX Server Setup Step 5: Set HBA configuration by Emulex BIOS IMPORTANT: Before configuring the settings for HBA by Emulex BIOS, it is required to complete the storage settings such as creating a logical disk. 1. Start from the CPU/IO module 0 and perform the following. 1.1 Start the configuration window of Emulex BIOS. In the Emulex prompt window which appears during POST, press ALT + E. 1.2 Select the FC card to be configured. 1.3 Select [Configure Adapter’s Parameters].
ESX Server Setup 1.4 Select [Enable or Disable BIOS]. 1.5 Select 1 so that [Enabled] is configured.
4-18 ESX Server Setup 1.6 Select Esc twice to return to the screen where FC card has been selected. 1.7 Select [Configure Boot Devices].
ESX Server Setup 1.8 Select the location for Boot Entry (select 1). 1.9 Select the boot device (select 01).
4-20 ESX Server Setup 1.10 Enter LUN (Hex) (select 00). 1.11 Select Boot LUN (select 01).
ESX Server Setup 2. 1.12 Select “WWPN”. 1.13 Select x and then Y, then reboot the OS. Start from the CPU/IO module 1. Perform steps 1.1 to 1.13 similarly. CHECK: The images shown in 1.9-1.11 are examples. The information displayed varies depending on the product name of external storage and settings (e.g. settings on logical disk or access control).
4-22 ESX Server Setup Step 6: Install VMware ESX Server 3.0.2ft 1. Insert the install CD of ft control software for VMware Infrastructure to start the machine. The ftSys logo is displayed. IMPORTANT: Set CPU/IO module 0 as the primary, and insert the installation CD into the drive of primary side. 2. Press Enter at [boot: _]. 3. Replace the CD with the install CD of Software Products for VMware Infrastructure for ftServer Systems Release 3.0.2ft.
ESX Server Setup 5. After confirming the agreement in the [End User License Agreement] window, tick the checkbox of [I accept the terms of the license agreement] and click [Next]. 6. If the [Warning] shown in the right appears, click [Yes]. Initialization of the partition table is performed. 7. In the partitioning options selection window, select [Recommend,] select the drive where ESX Server is to be installed (sda in this guide) and click [Next]. 8.
4-24 ESX Server Setup 9. Change the partition configuration and size in the Partition Disks window. Select the recommended settings in principle. If you change the partition size, do not configure the smaller size than the recommended value. Save about 2GB disk space for the partition that includes /var/crash because the dump file is stored under /var/crash when collecting the dump. You do not have to change the swap partition and vmcore partition.
ESX Server Setup 12. Select a region in Time Zone Selection. Untick the checkbox of [System clock UTC] to select a country. Do not untick if using UTC. Click [Next]. 13. In Set Root Password, enter the password for Root account and click [Next]. 14. Installation starts. 15. Click [Finish] in the [Installer Complete] window. The machine is restarted.
4-26 ESX Server Setup Step 7: Install Software NEC Express5800/ft Series offers Install the software provided by NEC Express5800/ft series by the following procedures. ft Server Control Software 1. Select [VMware ESX Server] in the bootloader (Grub) window and press Enter. When starting ESX Server completes, [VMware ESX Server version 3.0.2ft] is displayed. 2. Press ALT + F1 to switch the console windows. 3. Login as a root user. Account: root Password: **** (configured upon installation) 4.
ESX Server Setup 4-27 NEC ESMPRO Agent IMPORTANT: Be sure to read the "5-4 Preparation before Setup" before system installation or setup. 1. Login to the service console as a root user. 2. Set the CD-ROM in the optical disk drive to mount. 3. Move to the directory where the server management driver is stored and run the rpm command to install. # cd /(mount point)/smm_drv/vmware_3.0.2/320Fd/ # rpm –ivh *.rpm 4.
4-28 ESX Server Setup Step 8: Connect and Configure Options If there is any optional PCI board or peripheral equipment to connect to NEC Express5800/ft series, turn off the power to NEC Express5800/ft series, and connect it according to the “PCI board” in User’s Guide and the device’s instruction. Immediately after the installation completes, network configuration for a port is duplicated.
ESX Server Setup Step 9: Set Network for NEC ESMPRO Agent NEC ESMPRO Agent is required for continuous operation of the NEC Express5800/ft series. To run NEC ESMPRO Agent, you need to configure the SNMP settings. For details and methods of the settings, refer to “Installing Management Utility.
4-30 ESX Server Setup Step 10: Enable OS Boot Monitoring Function When necessary for system operation, enable the [OS Boot Monitoring] setting which has been disabled in “Step 3: Validate FC card” (page 4-6). Set appropriate time referring to “Step 3: Validate FC card” (Default is 10 minutes. Specify by second).
ESX Server Setup 4-31 Step 11: Back up System Information We recommend you to back up the system information using the Off-line Maintenance Utility after setting up the system. Without backup for system information, the information and settings that are specific to your server cannot be restored after the server is repaired. Follow the steps below to make a backup copy of the system information: 1. Prepare a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 2.
4-32 ESX Server Setup Setup Procedures upon Installing Guest OS For the setup procedures upon installing guest OS, see Guest Operating System Installation Guide of VMware Infrastructure. For the network configuration, refer to the User’s Guide packaged with this guide and the Server Configuration Guide of VMware Infrastructure. NOTE: It is not recommended that guest OS uses the optical disk drive on the ESX host during operation.
Chapter 5 Procedures after Completion of Installation This chapter describes the procedures after installation such as how to install management utilities and how to setup PCs on the network. You may need to confirm these procedures while the system is running.
5-2 Procedures after Completion of Installation INSTALLING MANAGEMENT UTILITIES The provided "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM contains "NEC ESMPRO Agent" for monitoring NEC Express5800/ft series and "NEC ESMPRO Manager" for managing the NEC Express5800/ft series. Install and setup these management utilities in the NEC Express5800/ft series or the computer (management PC) that manages the NEC Express5800/ft series.
Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-3 NEC ESMPRO Agent NEC ESMPRO Agent is a utility to monitor the operating status, the configuration information, the failure occurrence status of hardware and software on the NEC Express5800/ft series. When it detects some problems, it sends messages to the computer in which the NEC ESMPRO Manager is installed. NEC ESMPRO Agent is required to be installed by users.
5-4 Procedures after Completion of Installation Preparation before Setup IMPORTANT: Be sure to read the following before system installation or setup. 1. Check necessary packages The following packages are needed to use NEC ESMPRO Agent. All the packages are installed upon OS installation. If there is any package which is not installed, please install it. chkconfig compat-libstdc++-7.3 gawk glibc initscripts libstdc++ net-snmp net-snmp-utils newt portmap sed slang tar 2.
Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-5 4. Start setting of portmap Run the following command to set portmap to start automatically. # /sbin/chkconfig --level 345 portmap on 5. Setting firewall When monitoring the device where NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed from the NEC ESMPRO Manager, use the following port. If you set the firewall on your environment, set the access permission to the following ports.
5-6 Procedures after Completion of Installation Installation procedure 1. Log in to the system as a root user. 2. Set the CD-ROM to the DVD-ROM drive to mount. 3. Move to the directory where the server management driver is stored, and install by the rpm command. # cd /(mount point)/smm_drv/vmware_3.0.2/320Fd/ # rpm –ivh *.rpm 4. Move to the directory where the package of the NEC ESMPRO Agent is stored, and install by the rpm command.
Procedures after Completion of Installation Uninstallation procedure 1. Log in to the service console as a root user. 2. Run the following command to uninstall the package. Note that procedures vary depending on the server you use. # rpm -e Esmpro-Express # rpm -e Esmpro-ft # rpm -e Esmpro-type1 # rpm -e Esmpro-common IMPORTANT: Make sure to uninstall the package in this order. 3. Uninstall the server management driver by the rpm commands. # rpm -e libnecsmbios # rpm -e nechwid 4.
5-8 Procedures after Completion of Installation NEC ESMPRO Manager Linked with NEC ESMPRO Agent installed in the server, NEC ESMPRO Manager monitors the server status and receives alerts from the server. NEC ESMPRO Agent Error LAN Notify NEC ESMPRO Manager Monitor When a failing module in the server is to be replaced, NEC ESMPRO Manager enables logical module disconnection from the server and logical installation after module replacement.
Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-9 Set up for PCs on Network If you have computers which communicate with Express5800/ft servers through TCP/IP protocol and operate on Windows Server 2003/Windows XP/Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0/Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows ME, the following configuration is required on all the computers. 1. Copy the following file in the “ft control software for VMware Infrastructure installation CD” and copy it to an arbitrary directory. \NEC\LANG\EN\PROG\FTREG.EXE 2.
5-10 Procedures after Completion of Installation This setting program is to configure the following registry of Windows.
Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-11 Disable Auto Reinstallation of CPU Module You can disable the auto reinstallation of CPU module with the following configuration. You can shift the timing of no communication that occurs during the installation process of CPU module by disabling the auto reinstallation of CPU module and manually enabling the installation of the module. [Tips] Auto reinstallation of CPU module is enabled by default.
5-12 Procedures after Completion of Installation Manually install CPU module 1. 2. Confirm which CPU/IO module is the primary. CPU/IO module 0 is the primary – Path of CPU module to be installed is 1. CPU/IO module 1 is the primary – Path of CPU module to be installed is 0. Install CPU module (Run the following command depending on the status of CPU/IO module) - CPU/IO module 0 is the primary # /opt/ft/bin/ftsmaint bringup 1 Completed bringUp on the device at path 1.
Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-13 You can also limit the auto reinstallation of CPU timing by combination with cron daemon. 1. Add configuration to /etc/crontab Example: Disable auto reinstallation of CPU module from 6:00 to 18:15 everyday. Add the following rows to /etc/crontab # Defer CPU bringup at 6:00 every day # Enable CPU bringup at 18:15 every day 0 6 * * * root /opt/ft/bin/ftsmaint bringupPolicy defer 15 18 * * * root /opt/ft/bin/ftsmaint bringupPolicy enable 2.
5-14 Procedures after Completion of Installation Confirmation of the Kernel Version The following describes how to check the version of ESX Server and the version of the kernel in the service console. Check the version following the steps below. ESX Server 1. Run the following command on the service console. # esxupdate –l query Service Console 1. Run the following command on the service console. # uname -a The version of the kernel in operation is displayed. This completes version confirmation.
Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-15 Confirmation of the ft Server Control Software Version The following describes how to check the version of ft Server Control Software. Perform the procedure when you need to check the ft Server Control Software version of the current system such as before adding units or attachment to NEC Express5800/ft series. Confirm the version following the steps below: 1. Execute the command below.
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter describes what to do when files needed to operate the OS are damaged and any trouble occurs on the product.
6-2 Troubleshooting SYSTEM REPAIR For repairing the service console, try fsck. IMPORTANT: If the sd device cannot be recognized by the service console, the system cannot be repaired. To execute this configuration, login as a user with root privilege. # fsck -C -pvf /dev/sd* *:device ID Try the guest OS repairing method according to each OS.
Troubleshooting 6-3 TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes what you should do when a trouble occurs in the product. Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER When the NEC Express5800/ft series cannot be booted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD, check the following: Did you set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD during POST and restart the server? If you do not set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD during POST and restart the server, an error message will appear or the OS will boot.
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Appendix A About Services Information on NEC Express5800/ft series is provided the web at NEC Express5800 Web ASIA PACIFIC http://www.nec.co.
N8800-128F, EXP320J NEC Express5800/320Fd-LR N8800-129F, EXP320K NEC Express5800/320Fd-MR User's Guide (Setup) 2nd Edition 9-2008 856-127506-112- B
