N8800-122F/132F, EXP320J NEC Express5800/320Fd-LR N8800-123F/133F, EXP320K NEC Express5800/320Fd-MR User's Guide (Setup) 4th Edition 10-2008 856-127506-102-D
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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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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 Windows operating systems and general I/O devices such as a keyboard and mouse.
iv 關於正式文本 使正式文本，是為了確實安裝本裝置，能使用的輔導。進行安裝的時候請利用。使正式文本 及另冊的用戶指南請經常放置在實體旁邊無論什麼時候能看。 正式文本，作為所說的關於 Windows 等的操作系統和鍵盤，鼠標的一般的輸入輸出設備等的 基本的處理有了充分的知識的用戶對象被記載。 正式文本讀方法 正式文本，本裝置的購買後，關於到能為止的系統的運用次序說明著。如果做從 1 章順序讀， 隨著被記載的說明的操作，確實能安裝本裝置。4 章，如果把安裝被本裝置編入的操作系統與 (第一次把電源做為 ON 的時候的安裝次序)重新重新安裝操作系統的重新安裝(OS 的時候的安 裝次序)分成購買的時候說明著。安裝的目的合起讀請分開。5 章，說明著對安裝完成後必要 的各種工作的次序。還 6 章「故障嗎？想的時候」那麼，不能很好地安裝的情況的應對方法 被記載。本裝置的系統設定和有關修復的信息「系統的修復」(6-2 頁)，「安裝失敗了嗎？如果 有」隨心的事，請看「故障查找」(6-15 頁)。再者，卷末有索引。按照必要請有效的利用。 本裝置的運用和硬件及系統具體的機能·操作的說明請參照另冊的用戶指南。 關於本文中的記號
v Contents Preface..................................................................................................................................ii 開始........................................................................................................................................ii About This User’s Guide....................................................................................................iii How to Use This User's Guide...............................................................
vi UNPACKAGING.............................................................................................................. 1-20 Accessories.................................................................................................................. 1-20 確認箱子的內容的........................................................................................................................1-21 關於附屬品本….............................................................................................................
vii Step 6: Set Duplex LAN Configuration.........................................................................4-31 Overview.......................................................................................................................4-31 NEC Express5800/ft Series Duplication Rule ..............................................................4-33 Duplex Configuration Setup..........................................................................................
viii Installing ft Server Control Software ............................................................................ 6-13 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................... 6-15 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER .................................................................... 6-15 Problems with Windows Setup .................................................................................... 6-16 Problems with Express Setup............
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 為了把本裝置做為安全確實變成使用必要的關於信息，實體及附屬品等記載著。在安裝實體之前，必定 請讀。同時，關於本文中的名稱請參照用戶指南的「與各部分的名稱功能」的項
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 1-7 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， 請
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。（損
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。 安裝不
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請
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 Windows system supported by the server and how to install it.
2-2 About Operating System INSTALLING Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions/ Windows Server 2003 For installing an operating system on NEC Express5800/ft series, refer to the below description. IMPORTANT: The NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. You should ask maintenance personnel to install it. Before performing the NEC EXPRESS5800/ft series setup, contact your sales agent about the latest release of ft Server Control Software.
About Operating System 2-3 About Windows Server 2003 Use the Express Setup program to install Windows Server 2003. Note the following at installation: IMPORTANT: Complete all the setups such as the memory expansion and the BIOS setting before installing Windows Server 2003. NEC software package, which is to be purchased separately, is also provided with the documentation for installation. However, see this User's Guide for installation into this server.
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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) Imprinted mark IMPORTANT: To install this device to the rack, the space for 1U is required for installing the USB compatible floppy disk drive, in addition to the space for 4U.
Installing Server 3-7 TIPS: Core nuts (8 pieces) are not included. Use the core nuts that are attached to the rack. 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 Installing Server 3. 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. Inside of the rack 4. Insert the 4U chassis from the front side of the rack.
Installing Server 3-9 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 Installing Server 7. 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 lock so the module stacks on the way.
Installing Server 3-11 9. Fasten the levers on the left and right sides with screws. 10. 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.
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.
Windows Setup 4-1 Chapter 4 Windows Setup This chapter describes procedures such as configuring OS Boot Monitoring function, setting dual LAN configuration, and setting dual disk configuration.
4-2 Windows Setup Before starting Setup Read this section before starting setup. This chapter describes two types of setup. Procedures to Install and Reinstall the Windows OS Installing and Reinstalling Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition “Manual Install” is required to install/reinstall OS (Windows), the disk drivers and other utilities manually and individually. Installing Windows Server 2003 Use NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to install/reinstall Windows Server 2003.
Windows Setup 4-3 SETUP FLOW 0 This flow chart illustrates the flow of the setup procedures for the NEC Express5800/320Fd-MR.
4-4 Windows Setup Step 1: Procedure to Install and Reinstall OS The following explains OS install and reinstall: IMPORTANT: “Express Setup” deletes all data on the disk used for installation/reinstallation, as “Express Setup” formats the entire disk. If there is any data partition other than the system partition containing OS for reinstallation, you must back up the important data in the data partition first and then start “Express Setup.
Windows Setup 4-5 Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 R2 32-bit Enterprise Edition Disk2 (One set consists of two disks.) Windows Server 2003 Service Pack CD-ROM It is recommended to apply the latest service pack supported by ft Server. User’s Guide (Setup) (this manual) User’s Guide IMPORTANT: About the latest release of ft Server Control Software and purchase of the latest version of its Update CD-ROM, ask your sales agent.
4-6 Windows Setup Size of the Partition to be Created For Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions: The required minimum size of a partition to install the system can be obtained from the following formula: Size required for installation + paging file size + dump file size Size required for installation = 5,900MB (Windows Server 2003 R2) Paging file size (recommended) = size of memory mounted* × 1.
Windows Setup 4-7 TIPS: The mounted memory size means the total of memory installed on a single CPU/IO module. For example, if memory of 1GB is mounted, the required minimum partition size obtained from the above formula is as follows: 5,300MB + (1024MB × 1.
4-8 Windows Setup Step 2: Prepare for Express Setup Before starting Express Setup, be sure to do the following. You can set up properly only when you make those preparations. 2-1: Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series With the power of NEC Express5800/ft series off, follow the steps below: 1. Prepare NEC Express5800/ft series. • • • • • Mount the modules for both systems. Mount only one hard disk to the Slot 1 of the CPU/IO module 0. Remove all LAN cables.
Windows Setup 4-9 AC Inlet Connector A PCI Slot Status LED CPU/IO module 0 Status LED DUMP (NMI) Switch Rear side of device AC Inlet Connector B CPU/IO module 1 Status LED PCI Slot Status LED When the AC power is on (The power cords are plugged into the wall outlet) (1) (2) Confirm the POWER LED of the CPU/IO module. z If the POWER LED is illuminated, shut down the OS and unplug the AC power cord after the POWER LED turns off. z If the POWER LED is turned off, unplug the AC power cord.
4-10 Windows Setup Step 3: Disable OS Boot Monitoring Function Check whether the power is ON and make settings for properly performing setup for later on. This server has a function to monitor the main unit at startup. (Enabled in the configuration at shipment) When installing/reinstalling the operating system, this monitoring function needs to be disabled; otherwise the OS may not install properly. Follow the steps in this section and make proper settings.
Windows Setup 4-11 3. Press the POWER switch located on the front side of the server. (You can see LEDs lit on this side.) CPU/IO module 0 Power LED CPU/IO module 0 CPU/IO module 1 Power LED CPU/IO module 0 Status LED CPU/IO module 1 Power LED CPU/IO module 1 Status LED Front side of device CPU/IO module 1 CPU/IO module 1 Power switch IMPORTANT: Do not turn off the power before the “NEC” logo appears. After a while, the “NEC” logo will appear on the screen.
4-12 Windows Setup 4. 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. Example: ftServer Setup Main Advanced Security System Time: System Date: [16:54:28] [05/07/2007] CPU Speed Physical CPUs 2.
Windows Setup 4-13 5. Move the cursor onto “Server” and select “Server.” The Server menu will be displayed: ftServer Setup Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Management Console Redirection Event Log Configuration Monitoring Configuration Additional setup menu to view server management features.
4-14 Windows Setup 7. Move the cursor onto “OS Boot Monitoring” and press Enter. Parameters will be displayed. 8. Among the parameters, choose “Disabled” and press Enter. The current display of the configuration for OS Boot Monitoring will be changed to “Disabled.
Windows Setup 4-15 9. Press the Esc key to go back to the Server menu, and then move the cursor and select “Exit” to display the Exit menu. ftServer Setup Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit 10.
4-16 Windows Setup Step 4A : Start Express Setup Set up with the Express Setup functions of NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. “Express Setup” is a setup method for NEC Express5800 series that allows configuration of hardware internal parameters and status and installation of OS (Windows Server 2003) and various utilities in seamless manners by using “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD which comes with the server. Use the “Express Setup” to install the OS. It performs complicated setups automatically.
Windows Setup 4-17 Flow of Setup Procedures The following flow chart illustrates the setup procedures for Express Setup.
4-18 Windows Setup Setup Procedures Express Setup precedes the setup by selecting or inputting several parameters on the wizard. You can also save the parameters to a floppy disk as a parameters file. CHECK: To execute Express Setup with a parameter file, one empty 1.44MB formatted floppy disk is required. Prepare an empty floppy disk in advance. When you reinstall OS, you can skip entering the parameter in the Wizard form, by reading the parameter file that has been saved.
Windows Setup 4-19 5. [Load parameters] steps are displayed. [Load parameters] (1) Select [Do not load parameters]. (2) Click [Next]. NOTE: If a floppy disk drive is not connected, select this item. [When you load parameters] (1) Insert the floppy disk containing the parameters file. (2) Select [Load parameters]; enter the file path of the parameters file into the text box. (3) Click [Next]. 6. Select the installing Operating System. Select [Install Windows (32-bit editions)] from the menu, click [Next].
4-20 Windows Setup 7. Enter the setting of a logical drive. [Enter RAID settings] steps are displayed. Retain the default value, and click [Next]. 8. Specify the installing medium and the Windows system partition. [Specify medium / Partition] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and click [Next]. IMPORTANT: About partition size 1. Specify the partition size larger than required minimum size for OS installation. 2.
Windows Setup 4-21 You cannot reinstall the system with the existing partition that is upgraded to Dynamic Disk remained. Do not select “Use existing partitions” at “Windows system drive settings.” 9. Enter the user information and client license mode. [Enter basic parameters] steps are displayed. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. NOTE: Even if you do not input value into “Administrator password,” “Confirm password,” “??????” is displayed.
4-22 Windows Setup 10. Enter the setting of the network protocol. [Enter Network Protocol] steps are displayed. Retain the default value, and click [Next]. 11. Enter the domain or workgroup name to be used. [Enter domain account] steps are displayed. Retain the default value, and click [Next]. 12. Select the installing components. [Select Windows components] steps are displayed. Retain the default value, and click [Next].
Windows Setup 4-23 13. Select the installing applications. [Select applications] steps are displayed. Retain the default value, and click [Next]. 14. Save the parameters. [Save parameters] steps are displayed. If you want to save the parameters, set free formatted floppy disk. Select [Save parameters], enter the file path of the parameters files into the textbox and click [Next]. If not, select [Do not save Parameters].
4-24 Windows Setup 15. The Express Setup will start when you click [Perform] in [Start Express setup] step. 16. Remove NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD from the optical disk drive according to the message. If you proceed the setup y using setup parameter file, remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. Insert Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM into the optical disk drive. [Agree Software License Agreement] screen appears. 17. Read the contents carefully and click [Yes] if you do agree. If do not agree, click [No].
Windows Setup 4-25 Step 4B: Manual Setup Follow the procedures below to create “OEM-Disk” before starting the OS install. Preparing to Install Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions You can create a Windows Server2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER by following two procedures. Create from EXPRESSBUILDER Select this procedure when the NEC Express5800 series is the only computer for creating Windows Server2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER.
4-26 Windows Setup The procedure is as follows: 1. Prepare one 3.5-inch floppy disk. 2. Start the operating system. 3. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the optical disk drive. The menu launches. 4. Click [Create drive disk (for Windows)], and select [OEM-Disk for Widows Server 2003 x64 Edition]. NOTE: This operation is also possible on the menu that appears by right click. 5. Follow the instruction on the screen and set the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
Windows Setup 4-27 Installing Windows Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Installation Follow the procedure below to install. 1. Power on the system. 2. Load the backup CD-ROM DISK 1 or the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition DISK 1 into the optical disk drive. 3. After loading the backup CD-ROM DISC 1 or the Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition DISC 1 into the optical disc drive, reset (Press + +), or power off to reboot the NEC Express5800 series.
4-28 Windows Setup 5. Press key when the right message appears. The right message appears. 6. Set Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-Disk for EXPRESSBUILDER floppy disk into the floppy disk drive, then press . SCSI adapter list appears. 7. Select [Stratus Virtual Disk Driver], then press . Go back to the step 5 screen and press . 8. Select [Stratus Embedded SAS Adapter], then press 9. Press and start Windows setup when the right message appears.
Windows Setup 4-29 – When there are multiple logical drives, select a partition that you would like to install the OS after the next message appears. The following list shows the existing partitions and unpartitioned space on this computer. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to select an item in the list. – You cannot change drive letters for the system volume or the boot volume after completing the setup. Make sure the drive letter is allocated to proper drive on this screen, and then proceed the setup.
4-30 Windows Setup 1) When the dialog box for confirmation of executing system update appears, click [OK]. The system update will start. Follow the instructions. 2) After the system update is completed, the dialog box below will be displayed. Click [OK]. The system will be rebooted. Eject a DVD from CD/DVD-ROM drive after the reboot process starts. IMPORTANT: When “Found New Hardware” wizard appears at the reboot, click [Cancel]. If the same message appears again, click [Cancel] again.
Windows Setup 4-31 the rebooting starts by clicking [OK]. Change this screen to check the message, as the message can hide behind the screen. For using “ft Server Control Software UPDATE CD-ROM” to update ft Server Control Software: After installing the ft Server Control Software, follow the procedure on the setup card attached to the “ft Server Control Software UPDATE CD-ROM” and apply the update. 16. For how to install NEC ESMPRO/ServerAgent, see “NEC ESMPRO Agent”(Page 5-3).
4-32 Windows Setup
Windows Setup 4-33 Step 5: Windows Server 2003 Service Pack Installation Installing Windows Server 2003 Service Pack A Service Pack for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Windows Server 2003 is not applied to the system immediately after Windows install and re-install. Refer to “Applying Windows Service Pack” on page 5-14, and apply Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack.
4-34 Windows Setup communicates on the network. Regarding the path redundancy, you need to construct the environment by using the spanning tree not only on the server side but also on the switch side. You need to set the priority of the switch so that the path through the primary adapter is available even when a switch on the path is broken and the path information is updated. The other modes, “Static Link Aggregation” and “IEEE 802.
Windows Setup 4-35 NEC Express5800/ft Series Duplication Rule Be sure to set the duplex configuration in the server. Also, when you set the duplex configuration, be sure to use one CPU/IO module 0 adapter and one CPU/IO module 1 adapter. e.g.1) Set the duplex configuration with the improved endurance using all the adapters. CPU/IO module 0 CPU/IO module 1 Network e.g.
4-36 Windows Setup 2. Select one target network adapter, right-click on it and select [Properties] from the displayed menu to display the Properties window. 3. Select the [Teaming] tab in the Properties window. Check the radio button of [Team with other adapters] and click [New Team…].
Windows Setup 4-37 4. Enter the team name, and click [Next >]. 5. Select the check boxes of the adapters you want to include to the team, and click [Next>]. 6. Select “Adapter Fault Tolerance” or “Adaptive Load Balancing” or “Switch Fault Tolerance” as a team mode. (Usually select “Adapter Fault Tolerance.”) Click [Next >].
4-38 Windows Setup 7. Click [Finish]. 8. Start a command prompt, and confirm the physical MAC address of the team adapter with ipconfig /all. 9. Select the team adapter that has been set, right-click on it and select [Properties] from the menu displayed to display the Properties window.
Windows Setup 4-39 10. Select the [Advanced] tab in the Properties window. Select [Locally Administered Address] from the [Settings] list box, and enter the MAC address of team adapter that you have checked in the [Value:] text box, and click [OK]. 11. Set the probe setting disabled when a team of two adapters is configured. Select the [Advanced] tab in the Properties window. Select [Probe] from the [Settings] list box, and click [Disabled] from the [Value:] dropdown list.
4-40 Windows Setup Step 7: Set Dual Disk Configuration NEC Express5800/ft series secures data by setting dual disk configuration using “RDR (Rapid Disk Resync) function.” Be sure to make dual disk settings by referring to the procedure. IMPORTANT: • Set dual disk configuration by the RDR (Rapid Disk Resync) function. If you want to use other disk management tool (e.g. VERITAS Storage Foundation), install it after “Step 13: Make Settings for Failure Management.
Windows Setup 4-41 IMPORTANT: To perform this procedure, you need to log on as an administrator or a member of administrator group. RDR can only be set on the basic disk inserted into the built-in slot of NEC Express5800/ft series. It cannot be set on the dynamic disk. For the disk on which RDR is set, use the products with the same serial number. Be sure to configure the RDR settings in the same way not only when the OS is installed but also when the disk is added to the PCI module.
4-42 Windows Setup 3. Start RDR Utility by goint to [Start] [All Programs] -[RDR] [RDR Utility]. IMPORTANT: If the [Disk Condition] of the OS-installed disk(the slot 1 of the PCI module 0) says “Boot/Configured/Active/Imported,” you do not need to take the procedure 4 to 6. Proceed to the procedure 7. If the [Disk Condition] is other than “Boot/Configured/Active/Imported,” proceed to the procedure 4.
Windows Setup 4-43 IMPORTANT: If you set RDR on the disk that includes a system partition or a partition that cannot be unmounted, the message on the right is displayed. Click [Yes]. The system is restarted after 2 minutes. After it is restarted, perform the steps 7and later. 7. Insert the disk to set dual configuration into the slot 1 of PCI module 1, and execute the procedure 2. IMPORTANT: – If a HDD is already mounted, this procedure is not necessary. Proceed to the procedure 8.
4-44 Windows Setup 8. Right-click the Slot 1 of the PCI module 1 from the left pane of RDR Utility, and then click [Add Physical Disk To RDR Virtual Disk]. 9. Click [OK].
Windows Setup 4-45 10. Check that disk synchronization has been started and the status of the DISK ACCESS LED and RDR Utility display changes as the following table.
4-46 Windows Setup Synchronization completed Synchronization source disk Synchronization destination disk RDR Virtual Disk DISK ACCESS LED Green and blinking Green and blinking RDR Utility Condition Status Duplex Duplex Duplex None IMPORTANT: - If you have created a new partition on the disk where RDR has been set and which is duplexed, the created partition area is automatically synchronized.
Windows Setup 4-47 Step 8: Update Software If you use ftServer Control Software UPDATE CD-ROM, see “Installing ftServer Control Software” (page 6-12) to update the software. When there are other update modules, apply them in this step.
4-48 Windows Setup Step 9: Connect and Configure Options When there are optional PCI boards or peripheral devices to connect to the main unit, power off the main unit. Then, for connecting them, follow the instructions in “PCI board” in the separate volume of the User’s Guide and the manual of the devices. Make dual configuration when you added LAN and disks. For details, see “Step 6 Set Duplex LAN Configuration” on page 4-8 and “Step 7 Set Dual Disk Configuration” on page 4-8.
Windows Setup 4-49 Step 10: Create Volume For NEC Express5800/ft series, you need to perform mirroring for each disk by the RDR function. If you created a new partition or volume on the disk that has been set RDR and dual configuration, the area is mirrored automatically. You do not need to perform mirroring for each partition or volume.
4-50 Windows Setup Step 11: Set Network for NEC ESMPRO Agent NEC ESMPRO Agent is required for continuous operation of the NEC Express5800/ft series. It is automatically installed when you reinstall Windows 2003. To operate NEC ESMPRO Agent, you need to set the SNMP. To change the settings of the SNMP Service: 1. Double-click [Administrative Tools] in [Control Panel]. 2. Open [Services] in [Administrative Tools]. 3.
Windows Setup 4-51 Setup of receiving SNMP packets from specific communities only Change the name of the community receiving SNMP packets from the default “public” to any name. IMPORTANT: 7. If the community name is changed, you must change the registered community of NEC ESMPRO Agent from [Control Panel]. To change the community to another and register it, use the [SNMP Community] list box in the [General] tab.
4-52 Windows Setup Step 12: Enable OS Boot Monitoring Function Enable the “OS Boot Monitoring” setting which has been switched at “OS Boot Monitoring” (page 4-8). Refer to “Step 3: Disable OS Boot Monitoring Function“ (page 4-8), change to “Enabled,” and set appropriate time (default is 10 min.).
Windows Setup 4-53 Step 13: Make Settings for Failure Management Make the following settings beforehand to ensure quick recovery from failure. You will see the procedure for Windows Server 2003 here; however, you can take the same procedure for Windows Server x64 Editions as well. Set Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section explains the setting for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server.
4-54 Windows Setup 4. Enter the location, where debug information is to be written, in the text box. When writing debug information under the file name “MEMORY.DMP” in the D drive: D:\MEMORY.DMP IMPORTANT: For Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions [Automatically restart] must be checked for the system error settings. If you uncheck [Automatically restart], debug info (memory dump) may not be saved. [Complete memory dump] should be specified for writing debug information.
Windows Setup 4-55 + 12MB). If the memory is expanded to larger than 2GB, change Write Debugging Information to [Kernel memory dump] before expanding the memory. Size of the debugging information (memory dump) to be collected changes due to the memory increase. Verify how much free space on the hard disk that debugging information is to be written. If an error such as a stop error of the OS occurs, the normal dump function may run instead of the quick dump function depending on the system status.
4-56 Windows Setup 5. Click [Settings] in the [Performance] box. The [Performance Options] window appears. 6. Click the [Advanced] tab on the [Performance Options] window.
Windows Setup 4-57 7. Click [Change] in the [Virtual memory] box. 8. Change the value set for [Initial Size] in the [Paging file size for selected drive] box to the [Recommended] value or more, and then click [Set]. IMPORTANT: Be sure to create the file in the size more than [Recommended] value in the OS partition. If a value smaller than the [Recommended] value is set for [Initial Size] of the paging file, accurate debug information (memory dump) may not be collected.
4-58 Windows Setup 9. Size of the Partition to be Created“ (page 4-6). To be prepared for failure, it is recommended to press the dump button to see if the memory dump can be collected normally beforehand. If the memory has been expanded, re-set the paging file according to the memory size. Click [OK]. A message is displayed asking you to restart the system depending on the changed settings. Restart the system according to the messages.
Windows Setup 4-59 Set Dr. Watson Dr. Watson of Windows Server 2003 is a debugger for application errors. When detecting an application error, Dr. Watson diagnoses the NEC Express5800/ft series, and records the diagnostic information (log). Take the following steps to collect diagnostic information: 1. Click [Run...] from [Start]. 2. Enter “drwtsn32.exe” in the [Open] box, and click [OK]. The [Dr. Watson for Windows] dialog box appears. 3.
4-60 Windows Setup Install a Network Monitor A network monitor is useful for examining the causes of network failures and taking the countermeasures. To use the network monitor, you need to restart the system after the installation. It is recommended to install the network monitor before a failure occurs. 1. From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel] and click [Add/Remove Windows Programs]. The [Add/Remove Windows Programs] dialog box appears. 2. Click [Add/Remove Windows Components].
Windows Setup 4-61 6. If a message is displayed asking you to insert “Windows Server 2003 R2A Enterprise Edition CD-ROM,” follow the instructions on the screen. Close the menu that appears by inserting the CD-ROM. To close the menu, click the [X] mark on the menu. 7. Click [Finish] in the [Windows Components Wizard] dialog box. 8. Click the [X] mark on the [Add or Remove Programs] dialog box.
4-62 Windows Setup Step 15: Back up System Information The system information includes the current BIOS settings and any specific information for the server. Save the information after completing the system setup. Without the backup data, you will not be able to recover the information. You can save the information by the following process: 1. Insert the “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD into the optical disk drive of the server, and restart the system. 2. Select [Tool menu]. 3. Select [English]. 4.
Chapter 5 Procedures after Completion of Installation This chapter describes how you install management utilities, how you back up system information, and setup of 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” DVD 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 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 automatically installed by executing the “Fault Tolerant Server series setup program.” Click [Start] then [All Programs], and make sure that the installed utility folder exists. If it has not been installed while setting up the Fault Tolerant Server series, install it separately. IMPORTANT: Make sure that NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed because it is indispensable for continuous operation of NEC Express5800/ft series.
5-4 Procedures after Completion of Installation Operation Environment NEC ESMPRO Agent can be operated in the hardware and software environments shown below. Hardware • Installation system NEC Express5800/ft series • Memory Memory capacity required to operate OS + 25.0 MB or larger • Empty capacity of hard disk 50.0 MB or larger Software Windows Server 2003 SP1 Preparation before Setup Be sure to read the following description before system installation or setup.
Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-5 To change the settings of the SNMP Service: 1. Double-click [Administrative Tool] in [Control Panel]. 2. Start [Services] in [Administrative Tool]. 3. Select [SNMP Service] from the service list and then [Properties] in the [Action] menu. The “SNMP Properties” dialog box appears. 4. Enter “public” in the [Community name] box in the [Traps] property sheet and click the [Add to list] button.
5-6 Procedures after Completion of Installation IMPORTANT: If the community name is changed, the community of NEC ESMPRO Agent is changed and registered by starting from [Control Panel]. To change the community to another and register it, use the [SNMP Community] list box in the [General] tab. To allow NEC ESMPRO Agent to receive SNMP packets sent from NEC ESMPRO Manager, set the send community name in NEC ESMPRO Manager to be the same as that accepted by the SNMP Service in NEC ESMPRO Agent. 7.
Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-7 Installation NEC ESMPRO Agent is automatically installed together with the installation or re-installation of the NEC Express5800/ft series. NEC ESMPRO Agent may be installed manually on the master control menu of NEC EXPRESSBUILDER as follows: 1. Login to the system with user name “Administrator.” 2. Insert “NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” DVD into the DVD-ROM drive.
5-8 Procedures after Completion of Installation 4. Click [Agent] in the main menu of the NEC ESMPRO setup. TIPS: The available menus vary depending on OS types. (The menus that cannot be installed are displayed gray.) IMPORTANT: 5. Double-clicking to select a menu may display two same dialog boxes. Click the [End] button to close one of the dialog boxes. If you click the [Cancel] button during setup, the message asking whether to stop or not to stop the installation will appear.
Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-9 7. Enter the path in which NEC ESMPRO Agent is installed and click the [Next] button. The NEC ESMPRO Agent module is installed below the ESM directory of the root partition in default. If no problem is found, click the [Next] button without any modification. To change the installation directory, click the [Reference] button, specify the desired installation directory with the full path including the drive name, and click the [Next] button. 8.
5-10 Procedures after Completion of Installation Setup of NEC ESMPRO Agent The settings of installed NEC ESMPRO Agent remain unchanged from those at shipment. Click the [Start] button, [Setting], and [Control Panel] sequentially to open [Control Panel]. If you double-click the [NEC ESMPRO Agent] icon in [Control Panel], the property dialog box will appear. Modify the setting of each sheet in the dialog box to be fit to the used environment.
Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-11 Uninstall The uninstallation of NEC ESMPRO Agent is described below. Uninstallation of NEC ESMPRO Agent The procedure of uninstalling NEC ESMPRO Agent is described below. IMPORTANT: Uninstallation of NEC ESMPRO Agent z Start the uninstallation of NEC ESMPRO Agent after the system is started completely. If NEC ESMPRO Agent is uninstalled just after the system startup, the setup program may freeze displaying the [Service Being Deleted…] dialog box.
5-12 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 5-13 CONFIRMING THE ft Server Control Software VERSION The following describes how to check the version of ft Server Control Software, which consists of various types of software for fault tolerance. Perform the procedure when you need to check the ft Server Control Software version of the current system before adding units or attachment to NEC Express5800/ft series. Confirm the version following the steps below: 1.
5-14 Procedures after Completion of Installation APPLYING Windows Service Pack Notes to apply the Windows Service Pack You should not apply service packs other than those listed in “Step 1; Things Required for Setup” of Chapter 4 “WINDOWS SETUP” (page 4-4) in User’s Guide (Setup) on NEC Express5800/ft series by yourself. When applying Service Pack, also apply appropriate Microsoft’s HotFix.
Procedures after Completion of Installation 5-15 Power Schemes (Turn off monitor, Turn off hard disks) Hibernation (enable Hibernation) Logon to the system as a user with administrator authority and apply Service Packs. 1. Download Service Packs from the Web site of Microsoft and apply them. 2. Restart the system. COMPRESSING A SYSTEM DRIVE Do not compress the root directory and the Windows directory when compressing the System Drive. (The Windows Server 2003 directory is labeled as “Windows.
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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 If the system cannot be operated by some reason, use Recovery Console to restore the system. However, this method is only recommended to users or administrators who have good knowledge of the system. When you have restored a damaged file by using Recovery Console, always update the system as described later in this chapter. IMPORTANT: If hard disks cannot be recognized, the system cannot be repaired.
Troubleshooting 6-3 2. Environment variable “AllowRemovableMedia” setting IMPORTANT: This setting is made on the Windows Server 2003 Recovery Console when the Windows Server 2003 Recovery Console is in use. This should be set every time when the Recovery Console is started. (a) Start the Windows Server 2003 Recovery Console. For how to start the Recovery Console, see “Preparation” (page 6-4) and “Starting up Recovery Console” (page 6-5).
6-4 Troubleshooting Note: HDD : Hard disk (SystemDrive, SystemRoot only) FD : Floppy disk CD : CD-ROM Preparation You need a support disk, “Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” to start up the Recovery Console. Have “Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” ready before starting the Recovery Console. If you do not have a computer that runs Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP/Vista. Follow the steps below to create a “Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER”: 1.
Troubleshooting 6-5 If you have a computer that runs Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000/XP/ Vista. You can also create a “Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER” by the steps below: 1. Prepare a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the drive of a computer that runs Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP/Vista. 3. The menu screen starts up.
6-6 Troubleshooting 2. If you have duplexed the HDDs with the RDR (Rapid Disk Resync) feature, unmount and remove CPU/IO module 1 before starting up the Recovery Console. If the disk error of the slot 1 of the CPU/IO module 1 is apparent, unmount and remove the CPU/IO module 0. Note that if you execute the Recovery Console with two CPU/IO module mounted and implemented, there may occur the OS stop error on the startup after the Recovery Console is used.
Troubleshooting 6-7 (b) Set the OS-specific “OEM-DISK” and press Enter. (c) Select [Stratus Virtual Disk Driver] and then press Enter. The screen of (a) is displayed again. (d) Select [Stratus Embedded SAS Adapter] and then press Enter. Go back to the screen of the procedure (a), press S key and proceed to the procedure (d). (e) When the following screen appears, remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive and press Enter.
6-8 Troubleshooting IMPORTANT: 5. The message shown above does not appear when you have started up the Recovery Console installed on the system. Follow the messages on the screen to start up the Recovery Console. IMPORTANT: When you restored a damaged file using the Recovery Console, update the system described in the next section. If you run the system without restoring files, enable the configuration for OS Boot Monitoring function.
Troubleshooting 6-9 Updating the System IMPORTANT: NEC Express5800/ft series is a precision instrument. You should ask maintenance personnel to update the system. You will need to update the system after you repair the system using Recovery Console. IMPORTANT: Make sure to follow the steps below when you have restored the system by using Recovery Console. Check the configuration for OS Boot Monitoring function.
6-10 Troubleshooting 2. Remove duplications of all the LANs for both onboard and option boards. When dual LAN is disabled, a setup of LAN will be deleted. Note down the setup information. (a) Start Device Manager. (b) Select the team adapter that you want to cancel duplication, and select [Properties] from the menu displayed by right-click, to display the Properties window. (c) Select the [Settings] tab in the Properties window, and click [Remove Team].
Troubleshooting 6-11 (d) 3. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. Click [Yes]. Follow the steps below to update the system. Do not input or output data during the update process. a) After logging on to the system as a user with the Administrative account, insert NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD into the drive of the server. b) When the Autorun Menu screen appears, click [Setup Windows] and click [Update the system] on the menu. 4.
6-12 Troubleshooting IMPORTANT: If the message, “Windows - FT Orphaning A disk that is part of a fault-tolerant volume can no longer be accessed” is displayed during the update process, an OS stop error may occur when restarting the OS. If an OS stop error occurs, Hold down the POWER switch, and turn off the system. In this case, the system will be successfully updated, however, disk mirroring is disabled. Make sure to check disk mirroring in 8.
Troubleshooting 6-13 Installing ft Server Control Software When you install Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition with “Manual Setup,” or reinstall it in order to repair ft Server Control Software, take the following procedure to install the ft Server Control Software. When you install Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition with “Express Setup,” ft Server Control Software is automatically installed; therefore, you do not need to install ft Server Control software with the following procedure.
6-14 Troubleshooting rebooting starts by clicking [OK]. Change this screen to check the message, as the message can hide behind the screen. For using “ft Server Control Software UPDATE CD-ROM” to update ft Server Control Software: After installing the ft Server Control Software, follow the procedure on the setup card attached to the “ft Server Control Software UPDATE CD-ROM” and apply the update.
Troubleshooting 6-15 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 is not booted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD-ROM, 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.
6-16 Troubleshooting Problems with Windows Setup Failed to install Windows Server 2003 correctly. Have you checked instructions and information on installation? → See “Step 1: Things Required for Setup” (page 4-4) and “Step 2: Prepare for Express Setup” (page 4-7). Rebooted during the setup. → See “Step 3: Disable OS Boot Monitoring Function” (page 4-9), and set the parameter of this machine’s OS Boot Monitoring function to correct value. ft Server Control Software UPDATE CD-ROM is not included.
Troubleshooting 6-17 Windows can be operated after a setup but each module or PCI board is not duplicated. (Status LED 2 on the CPU/IO module does not light on green). Did you abort the installation during a setup such as by closing a window of the programs that are running? → Installation will be aborted if you finish the programs that are running such as by closing a window. Although the operation on Windows will be feasible, PCI boards will not be duplicated properly if you abort the installation.
6-18 Troubleshooting Problems with Express Setup Following message appeared when you tried to install Express Setup to the hard disk drive that has smaller capacity than the specified partition size: → Cannot continue the setup. Specify a smaller partition size than the capacity of connected hard disk drive, and then retry the setup. The system partition is created with a smaller size than the specified value.
Troubleshooting 6-19 Problems with NEC ESMPRO Setup A menu which cannot be chosen with a setup main menu. → The available menus vary depending on the OS types. (The menus that cannot be installed are displayed in gray.) Stop the setup of NEC ESMPRO Agent on the way. → If you click [Cancel] during the setup, the message asking whether to stop or not to stop the installation will appear. You can stop the installation by clicking [Stop] (the main menu remains displayed).
6-20 Troubleshooting Problems with System Repair “Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver…” was not displayed and there was no chance to enter F5 and F6 when “When starting Recovery Console from Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM” was performed. Did you press any key when the message “Press any key to boot from CD” is displayed on top of the screen? → Start-up from Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM is required to start the Recovery Console from Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM.
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